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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-11-06
SEOO REWARD

III ANAWAY from the subscriber the lst October
Ia muatto boy named SOLOMON. lie is near si1
feet high about thirty old oleraby bright, rather
slim. and weighs about lT5 pounds He has a down
look when spoken The end of the fOrehnger of his
left hand has been off, and sharp hard knot has
grown on the end of it. think he is lurking about
Rocky River, in the lower end of Cabarrus county
where he was raised. Rs All persons forewarned
not harbor assist him, under the penalty of the
law will pay the above reward for his delivery to
me or his apprehension and confinement in Jail SO
can get him. WILLIAM iAMlLTON, ~
Negro Head Depot Union Co., n. C.
- April ., 1860. If
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-11-06

Nr DoJL&' first "Moaon.A'-Dobbs, during his
first session as n member Of the Legislature, was
caught without speech lie was remarkable for
his modesty, and his thirst for ''red eye"
One unlucky day, the proceedings being rather
dull, and Dobbs being rather thirsty he conclu-
ded to go over to the hotel and take drink. As
Dobbs rose to leave the hall, he caught the speak
ers eye. The speaker supposed he intended to
address the house, and announced in low voice
"NIr Dobbsw .-, szs-.,
Dobbs started as if he had been shot. The as
senlbled wisdom of the State had their eyes fixed
on him. lie pulled ont his pocket handkerchief to
wipe away the Precipitation, and feeling it necessa
ry to say something, he thundered out:
"Second the notion n
"Therc is no motion before the house," said the
Speaker. .,s
''Then IL"
The silence was breathless.
d"
Dobbs could not think Of anything to say. But
bright idea came to him, and he finished with
II move to adjourn"
The motion did not go, but Dobbs did, and moth
ing more was seen of him that day.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-11-06
Beef Cattle Wanted.

Highest Cash Prices Pojdtor Beeees and M"cP
am still engaged in Butcherng, and desire to Pur
chase Beef Cattle and Sheep, for which will pay thu
highest market prices. Those having stock for salt
will find it their advantage to give me call In
quire at Dr. Taylor's Tan Yard. .-s.-.
Aug. 81, 1860 26-tf }. l.. S1OCI.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-11-06

3. A PROMISING BoY.---The brightest boy Of the
whole class lately examined for admission to fha
Naval Academy at Annapolis, little fellow
from Texas, fifteen years of age, who had been
three years setting type in newspaper Office, and
had studied mathematics and arithmetic with
dip-candle, in the garret of log cabin, at night
He was poorly clad, and had worked at type-Settng
in New Orleans and other points, to pay the
penses of his journey IF not admitted, he ex-
pected to work his way home again.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-11-06
Chr WrBtern gRmotrat.
CHARLOTTE. N. C. -..>.-

THE BEST WAY TO WHIP THE NoRTH.-The
Governor of Mississippi, in letter to public
meeting says: -@ ,-..z .-sss .-.l.-.s<-5
"a proper tax on Northern manufactures, and
individual action looking to non-intercourse COM
mercially with the Abolition States, is the lever
which, properly handled, can turn New England
upside down in six months Half her population
would be paupers in less than twelve months from
the day Southern States cease to trade with her."
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-11-06

aaE The population of Orange county, accord
ing to the census, is 1886. The town Of Hills
boro has population Of 942. : J, --.s.s -
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-11-06
MERCHANT TAILORING.

FCLLINGS, SPRINGS 4 CO. have also added to theil
Ready-made Clothing Stock Merchant Tailoring De-
partment which they call the especial attention
their many friends and customers. -s
They intend making this department second to none
in the State, either in style and qualify of Goods in
the manufacture of Garments. >f. .,..' G..
At all times will be found good stock of Black and
colored Cloths, English French and American Cassi-
meres and variety of Vestings. Aso an assortment
of Rock Island Caksmeres. ..a ~aE -s s-... 81. p
They feel confident OF their ability to undersel any
other house in the State from the advantages they
have in getting their goods. ..-.
Their goods bought by the quantity, by one OF
the Firm who resides in the Northern markets, which
gives him the opportunity of taking advantage of the
prices of goods, thereby saving at least Twenty-Five
per cent to the consumer. >-.- -...--..... 80.
Rs5~D Dimes saved are Dollars made !%sa So try us.
Orders from a distance solicited Cutting done on
short notice.
Sept 25. 1860. - FULLtNGS, SPRINGS Il co.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-11-06

We call the attention of old and highly valued
TONER'S and buyers generally to the fact that antlc-
patng their tastes and wants, have neither spared
toll expense in order snit and please them and
sincerely them that with these views and inten
tions we viii sell terms entirely to accommodate
all who call ON ms KOOPMANN l. PHELPS.
Oct I6. 1860. tt
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-11-06

Now then, my hearties, said a gallant captain,
"you have tough battle before you. Fight ike
heroes till your powders gone, then-run, Pm a
little lame, and III start noec.!'
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-11-06
THE STORY OF AMBITION

IS = THE STORY OF AMBITION.
When Jones was sixteen he was bent ~
One day on being President. z.-.s
At twenty-five Jones thought that he -@
Content as District Judge would be-
At thirty he was much elated ~. ~.
When Mayor of Frogtown nominated
But bootless all the nomination,
His rival Tompkins graeed the station. 3
At forty five his dreams had fled -7.*
: Hope and ambition both were dead. 7-T
When from his tolls he found release, ...as
He died-a Justice of the Peace. r.. ST., =.
o youthful heart, so high and bold, 7
So That is thy brief, sad story told? - -a7-.Es
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-11-06

SOMETHING OF CHANGE--At the late ball
given to Lord Renfrew at the New York Academy
of Music. the Prince opened the dance with the
lady of Gov. Morgan. She was the exemplar Of
American life, progress and industry. In her
youth she was poor GIRL earning her livelihood
as milliner's apprentice. Her upward growth is
but common specimen of the strange but goodly
incidents of American life.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-11-06
Agricultural Implements of all kinds

Straw Cutters Corn Shelters, PlOws Hoes ShOvels,
Spades Forks, Axes, Picks Mattocks Grubbing Hoes,
Trace Chains, Wagon Chains, Log Chains Pruning
and Hedge Shears, Pruning and budding Knives, gar
den Hoes and Rakes with handles Grain Cradles grain,
grass and brier Scythcs, Bush Hooks, Wagon boxes;
Hollow ware such as pots ovens and lids skilis, spi
ders pans and kettles Cauldrons from 20 to 12O
gallons each Iron and brass Preserving Kettles Sheep
Shears. &c, at TAYLOR'S Hardware Depot, opposite
the Mansion House. ..
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-11-06
TAXES.

The TAX LISTS for the year 1859 now in my
hands for inspection Those liable to pay Taxes vii
please come toward and settle.
--. E. c. GRIER, Sheriff
Anr 3. 1860.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-11-06
NOTICE.

VIII sell at the late residence of Jonathan Reid,
decd, Wednesday the 7th day of November, 1860,
700 bushels 0carn, quantity of Fodder, Hay,
Shueks, Oats head of Mules, one Horse, two Mich
Cows one Corn Shelter, quantity of Cotton Seed
500 Scholarship in Erskine College, and other person
al property. Il = 81. -..s .. ....~... ..-r~ "a ..
Terms, Six months credit with Note and approved
Security required. ~.s S. W. REID, Ex'r.
Oct %, 1860 st .-~
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-11-06

The census of Charleston shows population of
4O,784 In 1850 it was 1885. This is a de-
crease of 2,237 in ten years. The free white pop
ulation has increased 3,315 and the slave popula-
ton decreased 1926 in thu, last decade The free
colored have also decreased 184
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-11-06

A destructive FIRE broke out at Opelika, Ala, on
the 9th inst. Nine stores were destroyed.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-11-06
BIacksmith's Tools.
Rope d! Rope!!

5000 pounds of Manila, Juto and Cotton Rope, from
| inch to , inches, at TAYLOR'S Hardware Store,
Opposite the Mansion House.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-11-06

lfore Fires-The Henderson Times notes the
burning of all the corn and fodder of Mr. Ruddle,
living about five miles from that town.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-11-06
WE will NOT BE UNDERSOLD.
HARDWARE &c.

! R o g e e j 6 3,
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1860-11-26

order. What will then become Of the lead
ers9 The question is easily answered; They
must either take up their march with tbe
people, or 60 under-which they win do, SO
far 40 any public interest is concerned, will
be Of no importance. Fortunately or unfor-
tunstely, the thing which this land produces
superabundantly is the material for office
seekers-by courtesy, politicians. The South
can part with dozen full sets Of statesmen,
and still have more than a supply s. /.
1t is fortunate that the South has now the
disunion question within itself, to settle by
the action of its own PUBLIC sentiment. The
North can not interfere politically, and the
stats of things is such at the South as topre-
sent the practical issue at once to the popu-
lar mind for its decision. At such times the
arords Of politicians pro or con are but wind I;
the rhetoric of Mr. Stephens will weigh as
little on one side, as the vaporings of Mr..
Yancey or Mr.. Keitt on the other. Motives
of a character different from those which
either is likely to present, will assume the
control. The men who hold the real inter
ests will take the matter out of the hands of
those whose want Of discretion has been 80
fully demonstrated. The rabble that fol-
lowed the orators will desert them and
hurra upon the other side; and these Several
| bodies Of party leaders will meet the fate to
\ which, as well by their unchastened ambi-
! tion as their want of conception of the true
state of the popular mind, they are justly
| entitled. ... sn -.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1860-11-26
A Cool Dose for IsneOus stomachs.

The Hon. A, H. Stephens, of Georgia, ad-
ministered some sharp thrusts to the Seces-
sionist politicians in bis speech at Milledge-
vile. Referring to the remark of Mr.. Cobb,
brother of Secretary Cobb, that the Union
had proved failure, he said;
"a failure in what? In GROWTH Look
OF our expapse in national power, Look at
our popuation and increase in ell that makes
a peopie great A failure2 Why we are the
admiration of the civilized world, and pre-
sent the brightest hopes Of mankind.
"Some Of our public men have failed in
their aspirations; that is true, and from that
comes great part Of our troubles" ITO
longed applause ..,.,..r
The struggle of Mr.. Cobb for the Senator
ship gave this point which was appreciated
by the audience.
In regard to the declaration Of Senator
Toombs, who was present, that he asked the
State to give him the sword, for if she did
rot give it to him, ds God lived he would
take it himself, be said; e-.. .
"I have no doubt that my honorable friend
feels as he says. IL is only his excessive
ar6or that makes him use such an expression;
! hut this will pass of with the excitement o.
the hour. When the people in their maj ssty
shall speak, have no doubt that hewill bow
| TO their will, whatever it may be, upon tbs
sober second thought u lApplause.l
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1860-11-26
Whnt Is 40 CONC.

There is the appearance Of tendency
among the leaders of all parties in the South
TO combine upon the secession question. IF
reports are to be believed, in several States
the leaders of the Breckinridge, the Bell and
the Douglas divisions are making common
cause; and as the essence Of Southern pol
itics a. present is antagonism TO the North,
secession will be the leading idea Of the coali-
ton. The question of secession or non-se-
cession will therefore be tried before the
tribunsl Of public opinion, with the apparent
advantage in favor Of disuuion. II must not,
however, be understood that because there
is a copartnership forming among the pol
iticians, there ic to be an union upon the
same basis among the people. The men of
ell others most ignorant in general OF the
popular mind, are the politicians by trade.
So far from leading it they are invariably,
when any genuine movement takes place,
behind or out of the way and it is one Of
The most common Of occurrences to find
them going in one direction while it is traV-
cling in the opposite.
The people Of the South are becoming con-
ssrvative of the Union, under the influence
OF the instinct of interest--an instinct which
the present state of financial affairs will
arouse to high degree Of activity. There
is no body of people in the world more ready
to listen 10 tho suggestions Of interest then
those OF the Cotton States; and it needs nS
inspired prophet to foresee that a reaction, y
not already begun, is the next thing IN
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1860-11-26
A soutbern Wrons as is a Wrong.


The following is in the COurier's list of
Qualifying laws of the Northern States,P
which that paper regards as just cause for
secession. 1t is in the specifications against
Obio:i 1l '
2 ''Lsws of 1885, April 2, require judges of
election to reject the vote of every person
who has a visible and distinct admixture of
African blood; imposes a penalty for the vio-
lstion Of the above section of not more than
$500, nor less Than $500, and imprisonment
not more than six months, nor less than one;
imposes a fine of not more than $500, nor
less than $50, upon any person who shall
procure, aid, counsel or advise any such
person to vote"
This law nullifes great many colored
votes. 1t is singular that the South has en-
dured this SO long. 1t shows their patience
under wrongs. AS the Union is to be dis
solved for this, let the responsibility be
placed where it belongs. This lew was
passed by Democratic Legislature. The
Republicans tried to repeal it last winter,
but some bolted, who called themselves con-
servatives but who are now shown to be
nullifers.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1860-11-26
A Suggestion.

A meeting is shortly to be held in this city
for the relief Of the suffering psorp in Kan
sas. 1t is to be hoped that care will be taken
by those who contribute to see that the boxes
marked "baoon, which they send to Kansas,
and rifles for the use of Montgomery and his
men Some of the relief from New England
was smuggled in in this manner--of course
unknown to the donorsl-Eaquirer.
This paragraph is based on the idea that
the men of Cincinnati can be frightened from
contributing for the relief of the suffering in
Kansas by the threat that the Enquirer will
''metamorphose" their contributions into
boxes of pistols and rifles. .,....
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1860-11-26

cludipg them from equal rights in the COM
mon territories North of 36o 30. ="
That was pretty bad but as the Missouri
Compromise was Southern remedy for
Southern wrongs, IL is difficult to see how,
afler the South played out the game and
then discarded the trick, il can be cause
for instant secession.
After such an intelligent diagnosis of the
Southern complaint it is quite in character
that the great remedy which the Courier
proposes should be a revival Of the move
ment of 1850, which, Of course, would in
clude return to the statu qito,of this same
Missouri Compromise; for the same settle
ment of the question at issue would be neces-
sary to revival of the same movement
Wequote; --..H
hLet the movement Of 1850, as the basis
Of such association, be revived and rendered
permanent, at least till the twin demons OF
Abolitionism and Secessionism shall be eff
fectually exercised"
We fear that the settlement o. the present
difficulties will not be materially advanced
by this treatment. Nor do we believe that
the Courier win promote the harmony of the
sections by publishing, as one Of its nullify-
ing charges against the free States, a law oi
Connecticut for the protection Of free persons
which was passed before Connecticut abol
ished slavery, and which specifically provides
against anything therein being construed
against any constitutional right of recap
ture Of fugitives. This proviso, also, thu
Courier leaves out. Such means as this mal
be intended to amel.orate sectional hostility
but the practice is the homeopathic one o
hair of the same dog to cure the bite. AL
this is mere trifing with the public safety
ard with material interests compared wit
which the preservation or success of this o
that party, il not of the weight of a feather
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1860-11-26

THE list of Southern grievances from
Northern aggressions seems to be rather diff
cult TO make out. 1t is much like the bill of
items which began with "sundries' and
followed with "ditto" Mr.. Toombs speci-
fed the tariff in his schedule of'Southern
wrongs. This Mr. Stephens, in his speech,
disposed of as follows:
''The present tariff was voted for by Mas
sachusetts and South Carolina. The lion
and Il Q lamb lay down together-every man
in the Senate and House from Massachusetts
and South Carolina, think, voted for it, as
did my honorable friend himself And if it
he true, 10 use the figure of speech of my
honorable friend, that every man in the
North that works in iron aud brass and wood
hos his muscle strengthened by the protec-
ton of the Government, that stimulant was
given by his vote, and believe every other
Southern mau. So we ought not to COM
plain of that" i'.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1860-11-26
THE FUR STORE.
y. &. DOCTOR AVER, ..a s
30 west, Fourth.st.,
GOV BETWEEN MAIN AND WALNUT,

e~-Ia MANEHT CURES Of CATARRH, ASFH
MA, THROAT, LUNG, HEART AND LIVER
COMPLAINTS and other CHRONIC DISEASES.
The "AeriSn System of Cure" is something en-
trelS different from the modes usually employed,
and its success is most astonishing. ..' 81. f
CONSULTATION FREE. Prices within the
reach Of all. Patients who not take " strong
medicines " will find this new method admirably
suited to them. From the very beginning Of the
Of the medicines the patient feels their sautary
influence, and Is better enabled to pursue his busi
ness The eject is permanent. Now is the most
favorable season for using them. ., nol7-x
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1860-11-26
AssravatIng the symptoms 20 Cure the
Disease.

ASsrRVatIns the symptoms 60 Cure the
Disease.
Southern grievances should be redressed.
We aTeperfeeuy clear on that head. The first
req0isitein redressing is to ascertain and de-
fne what The grievances are. A diagnosis of
the case isindispensible TO an intelligen pre-
sc1iption. We know that the Cincinnati
Courier is sincere in this matter, but with
such vogue and contradictory ideas Of the
complaint, it is dificult to see how it can
prescribe intelligently. In one article, on
Sunday, il says, in substance, that the North
ern State laws nullifying the Fugitive-slaye
Law are practically dead letter, and that
the execution Of the law does not depend on
State aid, but the means Of the Federal Ex-
eeutiye are ample to enforce it, in spite Of all
State legislation.
This, certainly, does not make case re-
curing instant secession. But in another
article, enumerating Southern patience under
wrongs, the Courier says
"They have submitted patiently to the
practical notification of tho Fugitive-slaYe
Law in large majority Of the Northern
States.F
Practically the nullifying laws are not in
operation, but practically they are in opera
tion. There has been mixing Of things
some way. The first reads like an Abolition
article, while the second is undoubtedly gen.
uine.
The case can not be intelligently treated
on this statement of tho symptoms. Mon
does Il make the matter clearer when tht
C5nrisr states the following Southern az
eraSation .f r.l.
"They patiently aequieseed for thirty
years 10 tho (sO-ealled) Missouri Compro
mise-an unconstitutional enactment ex
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1860-11-26

WINTER GOODS.-Fanoy and Buffalo Rebes
Foot-muiis, hufhsrs, Fur Gloves and Uaps Of every
description, at
DODD's HAT.sTORR,
no25.b 144 maiD-st.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1860-11-26

LADIES' PURs.-We aim to keep up fall
assortment Of every description Of Ladies' FaVcy
Furs. All who are In want Of any article in that
line will 1nd themselves repsid by giving us call.
WM. DODD a. CO.,
no25.b 144 Maln-st.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1860-11-26
nroaawax Novelties,
French Securing Establishment.
7. FR RoHAR d,

IOU WI 7 VUI N '0t'i luFpo UoyIa IIUll IIIIIs
NRClssns ali made up Silk, Poplins, Moire An
tique and Merlno Dresses. Velvet Steamed, furs,
Ourtains, Piano and Table Covers, Shawls, aud
Gentlemsn's Clothes done up equal TO new nosi-f'
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1860-11-26
raDUPPrTv NTpRTINc oI,

NbS-szS tho nEpscopgl Olergy for prayer will be
held on TUESDAY AFTERNOON next at three
o'clock IN tho Church Of the Advent, Walnut ills.
7 he Laity are invited to attend. The omnibus
lires leave Sycamore-stresti near Fourth, every
Penaleton cars leaving the corner Of Walnut sud
Fourth streets at two O'clock, are met BY ompiers
lines for the Hills no2i-b-saSM
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1860-11-26
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sPEOrAL NoTIoEs.
- IITTLE MrAMI BAtLRoAp OTFioE,
CrsrfNHlAfT, November 2t 1861 J

Medicine we have TO be convincedthat It
viii provo itself to be all that Il Ia recommended
And we would say that the Restorative Cordial and
Blood Renovator Of Prof Wood will stand tho test
fnly, and in fact Il is without any doubt the hrs.
etnenR nRthsning the ~ stem. We have no hesitation
IN ecnfnmendind ia use to all. no2-RWFbm
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1860-11-26

In one Of It's clerical puffs the Enquirer
says of Presbyterian minister Of this city;