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The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1860-08-24

Richard Henry Stoddard, the poet, and Mrs.
Stoddard, are passing few weeks at the residence
of BaYard TaYlor's father in Chester county. Pa
The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1860-08-24

Rev, DIR. A. A. Lipscomb, of Alabama, has ac-
cented the Chancellorship of the University of
| ViP;nis to which he was recently elected
The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1860-08-24

Tumblety, resident of Boston, who has written
did the same thing in st. Johns, N. B., on Friday
last, and got fined $50 for his impudence. The
Medical Act in that Province does not tolerate any
but regular practitioners
The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1860-08-24

Whether the Prince of Wales will be overcome
by these manifold attractions we cannot say, but it
is evident that by the time he reaches the city the
whole matter will be considered in the light of a
farce. The Bowery boys and the Mott street
roughs will expect high time upon the occasion of
his reception.-Phd Inquirer.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-09-25

did not live North or South who would accept
Office under Lincoln. Tremendous cheering.
He was sorry he could not say that of Douglas
friends. (Cheers, laughter and groans. Gov.
Bragg cited the course of Douglas for some time
past towards his party, in running "anti-Lecompton
Democrats" against the regular nominees of the
party, and, where successful, these antiLecompton
friends of Douglas quickly went over horse, foot
and dragons, to the Black Republicans. TGreat
cheeringl The Black Republicans had rewarded
Douglas right hand man, Forney, for his services,
with the clerkship of the House and he is now at
work against the Democratic party in Pennsylvania
TCheers.)
"Whose record then is this who is "impreg-
nable?'-how stands the matter truly? Gov. B.
next alluded to the fusion at the North between
the Douglas and Bell men, and their persistent
course in ruling Breckenridge out, and also to the
proclamation of hostility to Breckenridge men by
the chairman of the Douglas Executive Committee
He called attention also to the disposition of the
Douglas faction here at home to prefer Bell to
Breckenridge He asked the true Democracy if
they intended to permit themselves to be sold by
the Douglas and Bell men? [Cries Of "no, no. J
He appealed to them-even to those of them who
preferred Judge Douglas, to prevent such result.
He ventured to say that in two years hence many
of those WHO engaged in this movement
will be found in the arms of the Opposition. Beware
of them, he said. What then is your duty? Rally
to the old Democratic standard. "Ihe Constitution
and the Equality of the States; these are symbols
of everlasting Union. Let these be the rallying
cry of the people!
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-09-25
For the Western Democrat.
DEMOCRATIC MEETING.

According to previous notice number of the demo-
of the neighborhood of Morrows Turnout Meek
lenburg county, assembled Saturday the 9Th for
the purpose of raising Hickory Pole and forming a
Breckenridge and Lane club.
After the pole and flag up the meeting was called
to order by James T. Davis, Esq, 10y requesting VIM. p
Robinson Esq, to take the chair, and Benz F. Morrow
to act as Secretary. committee appointed to
prepare business for the meeting who reported through
Abdon Alexander the following resolutions which were
adopted
Resolved, That endorse the past course of our
worthy and efficient chief magistrate James Buchanan
as constitutional and conservative man, and IS
friend to the interests of the South
Resolved, That we approve of the pursued by
the delegates of North Carolina in the late National
Con> ention of the democratic party and that have
the highest confidence in their judgment in placing be-
fore the people John G. Breckenridge of Kentucky and
Joseph Lane of Oregon, for the Presidency and Vice
Presidency, the majority Platform and that we
heartily pledge them support.
Resolved, That we recommend the support of this
ticket to democratic brethren the means
of asserting and maintaining rights guaranteed
to under the Constitution
Resolved, That this club shall be known the Pine
Vile Breckenridge and Lane club.
Resolved, that the Officers of this Club shall consist
of President Vice President Secretary and Execu
tive committee of five: and that the club meet
every two weeks upon such day a majority shall
decide
The meeting was addressed by VIM Kerr Rea
and Saml Smith, Esq IS ...
The following gentlemen were elected officers:
Bell, President: J Ross Vice President; F
Morrow. Secretary; Mclaughlin, w Robinson, c
G Alexander, VIM Ross, Barnett, Executive Com
mi:tee.
The meeting then adjourned.
W. P. ROBINSON, Chm
B. F. MORROW, Sec'y.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-09-25
rs JOHN c. BRECKENRIDGE A SLAVE
HOLDER.

Since the Richmond "Whg" and other news
papers of like politics, seem determined TO make
this test question in the present canvass, we
have consented to publish the following letter, Tor
the sole and peculiar benefit OF those Journals
which seem most anxious concerning the nature
and extent of Mr. Brecknridge's private property
1t will be perceived then, be 1t known once ior
all. that John G.. Breckenridge is served by his
own slaves, while John Bell is entirely dependent
for domestic service, on the slaves OF his wife
That Mr. Bells wife much larger number
of slaves and a much greater amount OF property
generally than does Mr. Breckenridge, Is a fact,
which, however injurious it may be to the Demo
cratic cause candor compels US to admit.
To the Editor of the Enquirer.
RICHMOND, Aug. 80, 1860.
As the report has been somewhat circulated
about Virginia that Major John Z. Brecknridge'
of Kentucky, and nominee of the Equal Rights
Democratic party, is nOn-saveholder, wish here
distinctly to deny its TRUTH for | am a kentuck-
ian, and personally know him and his family, aud
say that he a. a STAKEHOLDER although not large
one for his means moderate as not to allow
him to be So and he now holds and will hold, 1t Is
probable, the family servants that he inherited
Ills sentiments are strongly Southern, and In &C
coriauce with his birth and education. Hoping
you will publish this my signature, L remain
Yours, Very respectfully &c,
H. WINSTON STAMPER.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-09-25
For the Democrat.

The democrats of Steel Greek met the 18th inst.
at the School House Thomas Wingates and form
ed Breckenridge and Lane club by appointing DR. N
Strong, President; r Lowrie, Warren and S
Nicely, Vice Presidents; Price, Secretary, and DR.
Sloan, Treasurer. Potts, II Swan and T NJ
Boyd were appointed an Executive Committee.
committee appointed to draft resolutions reported
the following, which were unanimously adopted:
Resolved, That will support the Hon. John C..
Rreckinrdge and Gen Joseph Lane for President and
Vice President, having full confidence in their purity
ability and devotion to the Constitution and the Union
Resolved That we regard the platform called the
Majority Platform, containing the principle avowed by
the Supreme Court of the United States that neither
Congress nor Territorial Legislature possess the pow
20 annu or impair the right of any citizen of the u
States to take his slave property into the
ritories and there hold and enjoy the while the
territorial condition remains to be the construc-
ton of the Constitution of the United States
DIR J Strong and Maj Potts being called upon ad-
dressed the club in eloquent appropriate manner
The meeting was quite enthusiastic one, composed
almost entirely of Breckenridge and Lane men, with
few Bellies but not single Dougaste.
The meeting adjourned to meet at the same place on
the 29th inst, when DR. | J Sloan and Lowrie will
address the club. The public invited to attend
]. NJ: STRONG President
J. G. PRICE Secretary.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-09-25

AND AGAIN.-Mr johnson. the Douglas can
didate for Vice President, addressed large meet
ing of his friends at Concert Hall, Philade pha
Saturday evening, the 10Th inst. The meet
ing adopted a resolution denoIncing any 'fusion"
with the Breckenridge
This has been the course of MrJO Crimson through
out, as it was the course of the friends Of Mr.
Douglas in the nominating convention. Their
motto is rule or ruin. Mr. Douglas and Mr. John
well knew that the only effect of any serious
division among the Democrats ofVirginia or North
Carolina would be to give those States to Mr. Bell,
and yet they stir up these divisions. They know
that the failure of the two wings of the party in
Pennsylvania to cO-operate-nOt fuse, but simply
to cooperate, must give that State%to Lincoln.
The same is true of New York. In the face of
this fact, these gentlemen oppose any joint ac-
ton, following out the idea and line of policy nd-
Gated by Douglas reply to a gentleman from New
Jersey who pointed out to him the inevitable result
of this failure to unite. 1t will give the State
to Lincoln, said the gentleman; "Ihen LEI TT said
Mr. Douglas, sit will give us 1.-THE Douglas men !
the organization in 81" This is the kind of pa
triotism which animates this faction. Upon their
shoulders must rest the responsibility of any unto
ward event or consequences which may arise
Wilmington Journal
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state Of n. Carolina, CASTOR Co.
Q. BIN Equity-To Fall Term, 1860.

y. Dit L4uIty-4U h0llII AOVO'
Joseph Thornby vs. Caleb Pasour, ct al
1t appearing the satisfaction of the Court that the
defendant Caleb Pasour, resides beyond the limits OF
this State is therefore ordered that publication be
made in the Western Democrat newspaper published
in the of Charlotte notifying the said Caleb Pa
appear at the Court OF Equity to be held
for the county Of CASTOR the Court House in Dallas
on the 9th Monday after the 4th Monday in August to
plead answer or demur to plaintiffs Bill otherwise it
will be taken pro confesso and heard exparte.
Witness, N Alternately, Clerk of our said court at
Office, the 9th Monday after the 4th Monday in Feby
D $780, and of American independence the Saith year.
pr adv SGT 3o-6t F, N. ALTERNATELY, G. ~ E.
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u
Joseph Thornby VS.. Ephraim Pasour, ct al
appearing the satisfaction of the Court that the
defendant: Ephraim Pasour resides beyond the limits
of this State is therefore ordered that publication be
made in the Western Democrat, newspaper published
in Charlotte. notifying the said Ephraim Pasonr to
appear at the Court of Equity to be held for the
county of CASTOR the Court House in Dallas the
eth Monday after the 4th Monday in August, plead
answer demur plaintiffs Bill otherwise ii will be
taken pro confes.o and heard exparte.
Witness, F. NJ. Alternately, Clerk of our said court at
Office the 9th Monday after the 4th Monday in Febru
airy, A. D. 1860, and of American Independence the
Saith year
Dr. adv S61 30-6t F. NJ ALTERNATELY, C. N. E.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-09-25

IMPORTANT INDIAN FIGHT.-The following
appears in the San Antonio Herald, of the 9TH in
slant:
capt. S. D. Sturgis, LIST Cavalry, commanding
the Southern Column of the kioway & Camanche
Expedition, which moved from Fort Cobb, in the
Department of Texas, some weeks since, reports
that on the 7th ult., he came up with large body
of Camanches and, he thinks, Cheyennes, estimat-
ed at from six hundred to eight hundred, on the
"Republican" about sixty miles Southwest of
Fort Kearney.
The Indians had prepared to give battle but it
appears that their courage took flight on the ap-
proach of the troops, and they fed in pursuit of
their departed bravery. running fight over a
space of about fifteen miles ensued, which termn-
atsd by them separating into small parties and scat
tering in all directions, rendering further pursuit
impossible. Twenty-Five Indians are known to
to have been killed, but from the nature of the
engagement and the country over which it was
fought it will probably be impossible to tell with
certainty the actual loss of the Indians. The loss
to thefroops was one man missing-supposed to
have been klled-and three wounded; two friend
ly Indians were also killed"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-09-25
Indian Uostilities.

FORT SMITH, Sept. 15.-The Overland Califor-
MIA mail of the 9th ult. has arrived, with later
advices.
A party of Mexican guerrillas recently invaded
Texas, stealing number Of mules belonging to
the overland mail
1t is reported that the Indians in New Mexico
have renewed their hostilities. The mail party
bound from Mesilla to Santa Fe were attacked by
the Navajos: and the conductor and driver killed.
The mails and coach were destroyed. Four hun
dred government mules had been stolen by the
Indians.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-09-25
TO BUILDERS.

Proposals will be received by the undersigned be-
the 9th and 25th of September instant, for the
erection of Banking House in this The general
dimensions of the building will be so feet front by 80
feet deep for story, and so feet deep for I'd and Sd
stories. Iron front to first story and balconies to front
windows.
The Plans and Specifications can be between
the days above mentioned at the Bank of Charlotte.
J. J. BLACKWOOD,
T. II. BREM,
Sent 4, 1860. COMMITTEE.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-09-25

SERVED HIM RIGHT.-A man named VIM S.
Mcclure, hailipg from the State of Maine was on
Saturday last, by order of the Vigilance Commit
tee, whipped by negro at Grahamville, for tam
perng with slaves in that vicinity. Mcclure was
then placed On the cars of the Charleston and Saw
annah Railroad, and arrived in this city yesterday,
and given in charge of the Mayor, who will ship
MIN by the first convenience to the North Char
lsston Mercury.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-09-25
WHO ARE THE DIsUNIoNIsTs

The Douglas men, the Bell men and the Lin
coin men, all serving the same purpose, and haV-
ing the great object in view, viz: the defeat
of the Democratic party, have been, and are still
charging that the Breckenridge ticket is dis
union ticket. Let the record speak. Let the re-
cord show who are the disunionists.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-09-25
DISSOLUTION.

The Firm of s. NJ. WITHEES CO., at DAVIDSON
College, is this day dissolved by mutual consent Inc
Notes and Accounts will be found in the hands OF D. NJ
Withers who will be at the late stand, and VIII DC
glad to meet any wishing to settle. The Business
must be closed. We hope our friends VIII attend 70 !"
8, N. WITHERS,
Aug. 10, 1850, 2s-5t
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-09-25

The Constitution and
the equality of the States,
these are the SYMBOLS of
everlasting Uniun- Let
these be the ralIying cries
of the people. John C.
Breckenridge.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-09-25

FRosT-We have information. from source
which entities it to the utmost confidence, that
white frost was seen in the Bethel neighborhood,
in this District yesterday morning. 1t is a
fact, worthy of record by the chronoiogists that
frost occurred on the 14th of September 1860.
We have heard of no one who recollects seeing it
at so early date, in this latitude. 1t came too,
Immediately succeeding an interval of intense heat
{ s. e. Hdtchman, 18th inst.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-09-25
BRUTALITIEs OF THE TURKS AT
DAMASCUS.

correspondent of the London Daily News,
writing from Beyrout, August 8, gives an appalling
account of the atrocities perpetrased by the Mo-
hametans upon the christian population of Damas-
Gus. He says:
Within the last few days thousands of the poor
women and girls of Damascus have been arriving
at Beyrout in a state of utter restitution. The
account they give of their suferings is the most
hearth ending. They declare that when the fero-
cious Mussulmans broke into the Christian quarter
they burst into the houses, and shot and cut down
every man they met, and then, seizing the women
put them to uncomfortable fortunes, to make them
discover some imagined hiding place into which
they were supposed to put their jewels; that in
their thirst for plumber they would seize young
girls, and not having patience to allow them to
take off their bracelets, would chop off their hands
at the wrist, so as to enable the bracelets slip
off, They would seize them around the waist, or
by the hair, and dragging them out into the outer
yard, hand them over to the Kurds, Druses, or
Arabs, who, mounting them beside them on horse
back, rode off with them into the country, and there
practised all sorts of enormities on them. Boys
were seized and abused in the most shameful man
ner. The houses were then set fire to and such
females as left in them persisted in the flames
or sprngng from terrace to terrace, and from roof
to roof fell down, and had their limbs dislocated
or broken. The screams of the women were dis
tincty heard three miles off.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-09-25
LOOK AGAIN.

mo man loves the Union "People cannot and will
than | do, and no not long remain together
would make greater when all the tics of affec-
sacrifices maintain and tion and respect hat bound
prr.rrve it. | would do it them together rent
the moment when the sunder. Such a Union is
country requires it the neither sufcraLle de-
eKuense Of every drop of srabIe."-S. 4. Douglas
hood Cen. 10. Lane.
Now. who are the disunionists =? They not
Breckenridge and Lane, for not syllable have
they uttered against the Union. The disunouists
are Douglas, johnson and Bell The above is
their record. Let the people read it-RoIeigh
Press
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-09-25
BUT LOOK AGAIN.

al never did an act or = Give disunon give
cherished thought that me anything in preference
was not full of devotion to a Union sustained only
the Constitution and the By power, by Constitution
Union John c. Breck- al and legal ties, without
inridge. reciprocal trust and con-
fdence john Bell
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-09-25
TREAS'S OFFICE, A. T. Il o. R. R. co. |
CHARLOTTE. n C. Sent. Ia 1860

CHARLOTTE, N. c, Sept IA, 1860 !
1t is hereby ordered by the Board of Directors that
the fourth enstallnent due to this Company in Meek
lenburg County, and the third instalmept due at Mt
Mourne in Irede County, be mads payable the the
18th of October next Stockholders viii please take
notice and meet their dues, the work go for
ward, and must have Money.
Sept. 49, 1860. II. l.. WRlSTON Treas
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-09-25

DEEP RIvER.-We learn that Deep River is
now open ready for boats drawing three feet water
from Fayetteville to the coal fields,
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-09-25
SCHOOL NOTICE.

All persons desirons of obtaining certificates for the
purpose of teaching Common Schools in Mecklenbnrg
county, requested to appear before the Examining
Committee at the Common School Cffce in the Court
House, the last Saturday in this month, for examin-
alton. J. p. ROSS, Chm,
E. NYE HUTCHINSON,
Sept. 49, 1860. NJ. D. JOHNSTON.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-09-25
WILMINGTON, CHARLOTTE AND RUTHERFORD K. R.,
Millninntnn n C. Sent Ia 1870

THE REGULAR ANNUAL MEETING of the Stock
holders in the Wilmington, Charlotte and Rutherford
Rail Road Company, will be held in this town, the
fourth Friday (26th day. of October next
Sept. Is. d. S. COWAN, Sec'y.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-09-25
LOOK AT THEM.

1.-THE right of Secession
must be maintained. 1t
is the last, the only hope
of the South. If we yield
it the whole theory of our
federative system is chan
ged, and we are in the
mower ofthoSe whose mcr-
cy Is like that of the wolf
10 the lamb. "-UerscheH
Y. johnson,
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-09-25

The Synod of North Carolina will meet at States
vile on October Gath. The opening sermon will
be preached by Rev. F. X. Nash.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-09-25

SUDDEN DEArH.-Col Milton Campbell, an old
and prominent citizen of this county, died sudden
ly, at his residence, last Friday
Col. Campbell was at the time of his death, and
for several years anterior, Chairman of the board
of Superintendent of Public Schools for Ire
dell, the duties of which Office he discharged with
fidelity. lie public spirited and useful citi-
zen, whose loss will be much felt in the commun-
ty of which he was an exemplary member.-.Statcs-
ville ErDyess
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-09-25
NOTICE.
NOTICE.

In consequence Of Holidays, Stores will be close
Monday Tuesday the 18th l. 18th, also on Wednes
day the 26th of this month.
ELIAS L COHEN,
Sep. lltb 1860.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-09-25
DnFEAr OF wALKEHs FoRcp.
Waller Condemned to Be Iyhot !

New ORLEANS, Sept. 18th, ls6O--Later data.
from Truxio state that Walkers forces have hO"S
captured. Walker had been sentenced to ba sL".
his men to be liberated.
There was great storm on the Gulf coast %
Louisiana and Mississippi on the 18th inst Yes.
sells and steamers were blown ashore. Biloxi, on
the coast of Mississippi was destroyed, and i'm.
mense damage done at other points.
New ORLEANS, Sept. 81
Later dates from Honduras state that Gener.l
Walker and Col. Rutter have been shot, Thu
rest Of Walkers company were released.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-09-25

EARLY FRosT.-1S60 will be memorable not
only for its hot summer but for its early frost
The first frost of this season in this State was on
Wednesday night, the 18th inst On Thursday
night it was still heavier. On account of the ex-
treme dryness of the atmosphere the crops did not
suffer. Our Northern exchanges report a slight
fall of snow in New York on Wednesday
ettevilke ~. Cd PresLYterion.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-09-25

MR. W. S. SCOFIELD experienced Teacher of
Singing Classes offers his services to the Churches and
Congregations in Charlotte and surrounding country
All calls addressed III care of Mr. j. n. ScO6eld Char
lotte, n. c., will be promptly attended to-
Sept. 4, 1860.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-09-25

RELIGIOUS REVIvAL-We learn that there !,
religious revival in Greensboro. Upwards of
fifty Of the young ladies in Greensboro Female
College have protested religion, besides many in
the town, and the affairs are still thronged with
penitents.
Effect Of Senator Douglas Norfolk Speech
Lyttleton Tyler, one of the Douglas electors in
Virginia, has declined to serve. He says he has
been great admirer of Mr. Douglas, but cant
swallow his Norfolk speech, and will now support
Breckinridge.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-09-25
State of N. Carolina, CASTOR CO.,

Sept. 4, 1860.
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J. G. PRICE, Secretary.