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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-12-04
TRIBUTE OF RESPECT.

CHARLOTTE, Nov. 26, ls6a.-At meeting of the
Board of Commissioners held this day, the Intendan
communicated the death of one of their number, John
Harry who departed this life since the last meeting Of
the Board
Whereupon the following Resolutions, offered by W.
A. Owens, were unanimously adopted
As the great author of life and human destiny has
called our good citizen and fellow counsellor, John
Harry from the trials and abors of this world and feel
ing that in him have lost good adviser and deter
mined officer and feeling that his orphan children have
lost kind father and his neighbors kind friend we,
his associate Commissioners have caused Clerk to
record the following Resolutions testimonial of our
feelings.
ResslUed, That in the death of John Harry, the
Gil have lost tried associate, and the town worthy
citizen.
Resolved, That blank page be left in Book of
Record in memory of our friend
Resolved That in his decease his relations and friends
have to feel the deepest grief the child has
lost kind father the relative good adviser and the
neghbor true friend
RESOLVED, That copy of this Preamble and Resolu-
tons be the family of the deceased and also to
the papers of our town for publication.
THOS. w. DEWEY, Clerk Board Com.
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Intentions of the Republieon Leaders, Etc.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 27-Several leading Republicans
are now here and consultations have been held with
several prominent Southern to the best remedy
If any, for the dangers which threaten the country
One proposition, which seemed to meet with favor
among the Republicans, that Mr. Lincoln should
dlsarm secession on account of his election, by
nouncng his cabinet the electoral vote is
cast 1t is suggested that this would furnish the
servative men of the South with effective weapon
for the Union, provided the list included three men
from the South who command the confidence of the
whole country-forinstanee such Scott of Vir-
gina, Graham of North Carolina, and Sharkie of Mis-
ssspp 1t is believed that Mr. Lincoln will be perfect
ly willing to do this though unusual it would pour
oil on the troubled waters.
1t is also said that influential member of the Re-
publican party will offer resolutions in Congress de-
carng the rights of the several States in terms which
must be satisfactory to every Union loving man in the
South with the emphatic declaration that this bill of
rights the Republican party is willing to embody in the
Constitution.
1t is certain that the Republican party, far as it is
represented by those who have arrived in Washington
is entirely willing only 20 do full justice to the
South but to give every constitutional guaratee to the
same.-Nep York Times.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-12-04
MARRIED.,

In this town, the 10Th ult by the Rev. A. Sinclair
Mr. S. F. Houston to Miss Salie P. McGilvrey.
In this county, on the 18th ult, by j. c. Nicholson
Esq, Mr. g. T. Baker to Miss Mary Cook.
In Dallas: CASTOR county on the 29th ult, by Rev
j. ID. Hail. DIR. William Sloan to Miss E. E. Stowe
daughter of the late Larkn Stowe, Esq.
In Cabarrus comfy, the 18th ult, by Rev MFR Pc
nick, Mr. John Pharr to Miss Rosana King
On the 2lst ult, Rev. +. NJ. Kennedy of the Con-
ference, to Miss Mary A, daughter of VIM Ledbet,er
of Arson county.
At Lanesboro, Arson county, Mr. VIM Meeks aged 10
to Mrs Sae Watson, aged SO years.
In Irede county, on the 22d inst, Mr. VIM. H. Watts
to Miss Bella Chipley.
In Orange county Mr. David N. kirkpatrick to Miss
Susan T. Balm. Also; Mr. John X. Hughes to Miss Mary
A. Miller.
On the 9th ult, Mr. James McNinch of Chester, to
Miss Eliza Jackson of York District
In Chester District the 22d ul Mr. H. C. Brawley
Jr, Miss Ann Smith.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-12-04
PUBLIC MEETING

Since the above article put in type a public
meeting of the citizens of Mecklenburg has been held
and recommendations made which we can cordially
endorse We were present, but learn that it was
quite a large asSemblage The proceedings will he
found in another column
The resolutions passed by the meeting are of dign
fed mild, and conservative character unobectonable
we think, even to Union if he be a Southerner
and impressed with the necessity of action on the
part OF tue South in the present emergency The
resolution expresses the gist of the whole series 1t
recommends that Convention be called sfor the pur
pose primarily, it says, "of giving united, calm con-
sderate ana dlgnfed counsel for preservation of our
Cnoh ana our Federal Government original intev-
T'y II practicable; and secOndariiv if not
to adopt such means NAV be deemed most prudent
for the protection of the rights promotion of the well
fare and vindication of the honnr tho c;,izapS f
beloved State"
If the Union cannot be preserved in its original in
tegry, and guaranty obtained against fture appres
Sions the rights of the South certainly sueb r,ea-
should be adopted will protect opr ribts ,-o
the welfare and vindcate the honor of the cTens
of North Carolina land may add in language
stronger than the resolutioh of the Union if neces
sary We do not see why Union cannot endorse
the sentiment of the second resolution nor why Sc
cesSonist (who is disposed to united action)
should not do the same nasmuch it takes what
be termed middle ground"-mid enough and strong
enough.
If the Estates" of the South las the third resolution
oecares) should withdraw from the Union, of course
1.-The best interests of North Carolina demands similar
course OF action, inasmuch her people would
consent to remain in connection with the North after
the States OF the South had withdrawn.
We consider the spirit of the whole preamble and
resolutions admirable, and their unanimous passage
ihulcates commendable disposition on the part of
Oe present who believed that the State ought to Sc
at once without any further effort to preserve the
mon Whatever may have been the tone of the
speeches. the resolutions emineny conservative
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-12-04
The Presidents Messooe, dc.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 28.-The Presidents Mes
sage recommends a Convention of all the States to
devise measurers for peaceful settlement of the
pending difficulties. AS regards separation or Sc
cessiou, the President thinks there is such Con-
stitutional right vested in State, and does not
regard it proper remedy. He opposes coercion,
but declares he will administer the laws.
Hon Howell Cobb, of the Treasury Department
has ordered home his movables. He leaves on
friendly terms with the Administration. He will
be candidate for the State Convention, and will
stump Georgia.
Chief Justice fancy has not resigned yet.
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NOTICE.

The subscribers having qualified Administrators
(pend te) of the estate of Rev. J. b. Watt decd, will
sell at public Auction Tuesday the 18th Of Deem
Der, at the late residence of said deceased
l likely Brood Mare, likely young Horse, stock
Hogs and Farming Implements.
ALSO, on the 10th. at the Nicholson place,
likely Mules, Pork and Stock Hogs,
Is or 90 head of Cattle, l new Road Wagon,
Farming Utensils &C.
Terms made known day of sale.
G. f. BELL,
w. II. NEAL,
Nov ~, 1860 st Adm'rs. pend lite.
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DIED.

At his residence at Morrow's Turnout, in this coun-
y, the 2lst ult. after illness of more than
three weeks duration, Dr. George W. Campbell aged
35 years. In the death of DR.. Campbell commune
y sustans the loss of useful and intelligent physician,
devoted Christian, excellent member of society,
kind husband and an afectonate parent. W.
On August 29th, in the 37th year of her age, Mrs
Mary NJ, wife of Capt. G. Nee of Steel Creek She
consistent member of the Presby terrain Church.
and in all the relations of life faithful kind and
gentle: her death is amented by friends and
acouaintances
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Valuable Town Lots and other Land
FOR SALE.

The undersigned having been appointed and qualified
Administrators with the Will annexed, of the late
Thomas N. Farrow, deceased, and having obtained a
decree of the Court of Equity of Mecklenburg county
empowering them sell the real of said ntes-
tate in North Carolina make known by this advertise
ment that they will sell at the Court House. in Char
lotte on Saturday the 10th of January, 1861 the fol-
lowing Real Estate, consisting of undivided third
part of Lot in the town of Charlotte and known and
designated in the plan of said town lot No IL in
square No. q also, all those Lots lying in said and
known in the plan lots Nos CAT and 65l in square
No. 80; Also the one-haf Of lots Nos 6s8 and $50 in
square No 95 also, undivided half part of
of Land N Union county, adjoining the lands ofMarcus
Austin, John Lemmonds, and others. credit of six
months with interest from date, will be given purcha-
sers giving bond and good security.
All persons indebted to the estate Of said interstate
will please come forward, make payment, and
costs; and all persons having claims against said
estate will present them for payment according law
otherwise this notice will be pleaded in bar of their
recovery. WILLIAM McCOMBS,
WILSON WALLACE,
Dec. 4, 1860 Administrators
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-12-04

THE PULPIT ON SECEssIoN.-The Charleston
Mercury publishes sermon, preached in that city
on Sunday the 18th November, by Rev. D. X.
Lafar, from which we extract as follows
" 1t is my settled conviction that the course this
State is at present pursuing, is the Christian Que;
the one that God approves of. Your pastor has
cherished this belief for the last nine years. When
the ministry were called on in 1851 to express
their sentiments this subject, | gave it as my
sincere belief, through one of the p1pits of this
city, that our people had either to dissolve the
present compact, or be willing to sacrifice their
dearest rights-those rights which God only has
placed in our possession. So the problem seems to
have finally solved itself; and on the ruins of
another government may be poised for the solution
of the world in future, the grave, long -mooted
question, whether nations like individuals, have
not in themselves the seeds of their own dissolu-
ton God alone can answer this great query In
the archives of His wisdom may be written a mega
tive response and unborn generations, they drift
along the shore of time, will either be enabled
practically to recognize it, sink in turn to folly.
For my own part, [ will only say, in con-
clusion, my every sympathy is with the soil on
which | stand. [ have never known any other
mother than this; and I cling to her with the de-
votion of child. My Gear dead ones sleep in her
dust; my children have been nursed on her bosom;
and here | hope to repose this head when my cares
are over. If Carolina falls, I fall with her. If
she prospers it will be the richest privilege of my
life to ascribe to God the glory. Amen
Per contra. A correspondent Of the Petersburg
Express, writing from Murfreesboro, n. c., says:
Dr. Hooper favored with profitable dis
course on last Sabbath, founded on Corinthians,
chap. VI, 20: "For ye are bought with price
therefore, glorify God in your body and in your
spirit which are Gods" The learned divine
went to prove that we are not our own, and
then referred beautifully TO the union of States,
and the dangerous spirit of the times. He pointed
out to editors and politicians their responsibilities,
and severely censured the course of those who are
striving to excite the people to disunon.
The Baptist State Convention of Alabama passed
resolutions in favor of secession.
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LAND FOR SALE.

On the fifth day of January, 1861, | will sell the
tract of Land belonging James Mcconnell, decd,
tanning 2ls lying the head waters of Maard
Creek. On the premises there is good Dwelling House
and all necessary out-buildngs The land fine for
farming purposes, % 80 being excellent bottom
land. 1t will be sold subject to the widows dover
Persons wishing to examine said Lands can do so by
calling the undersigned Silas Hunter. Sale to
take place at IL o'clock. Terms made known day of
SALE S. w CALDWELL, Admir-.
November 81, 1860 st
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-12-04

s9H The Richmond Enquirer publishes letter,
(said to have been written by gentleman who
opposed to Breckenridge in the late election, }
from which we make the following extract:
| say, then, let the Legislature be assembled at
once. Let them with unanimity provide for the
assembling Of a Convention; let that Convention
assert the right Of Virginia to secede from the
Union, the failure of the present Constitution to
give peace and security to the country the absolute
necessity for additional constitutional guarantees,
and MAKE a demand for convention of all the
States to consider proposed amendments to the
Federal Constitution. If Virginia would take this
course (and believe if the opportunity is offered
she wilD the South would rally to her side, and
the voice of every slaveholdng State, South Caro-
lima included, would come up in harmony with
that of the old mother State, demanding equality
and protection in the Union, or independence out
Of it Such action the part of Virginia would
secure deliberation, and l have abiding faith
that deliberation will save the Union.
| feel confident that the conservative men of the
North will in these ust and fair demands, be our
allies and friends, and fatter myself with the
hope that the voice of reason will rise above
the dissonant clamors of Black Republicanism, and
make itself heard. In word, our demands will
be aceeded to, and new lease given 10 the Union
of these States
The Enquirer, speaking of the best mode to re-
store peace to the country and prevent revolution,
says:
Let each Northern State, through her Legisla-
ture, or in Convention assembled, properly repeal
hall multiplying laws passed for the injury of the
stitutionaI rights of the South pass laws to
the easy and prompt execution of the fugitive slave
law; pass other laws imposing adequate penalties on
all malefactors, who shall hereafter assist or en-
courage the escape Of fugitive slaves pass other
laws declaring and protecting the right of slave
holders to travel and soiourn in Northern States,
accompanied by their slaves; instruct their Sena-
tors and Representatives in Congress to repeal the
law prohibiting the sale Of slaves in the District of
Columbia, and to pass laws sufficient for the full
protection of slave property in all the territories of
the Union; and let those Senators and Representa-
ltives promptly obey such Instructions.
This will only secure the constitutional rights of
the Southern States from aggression, actual or
menaced This will do no more than merely full
fill the Constitutional obligations of the Northern
States This, and nothing short of this, will
suffice to prevent revolution.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-12-04

Lincoln and Hamn were introduced to each
other at Chicago on the Esd ult Although they
were once members of the same Congress-Lincoln
in the House and Hamlin in the Senate-they
never before formed an acquaintance, or even had
an introduction
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-12-04

RALEIGH "DEMoCRATIC PREss"-The .Dem-
ocratic Press" newspaper establishment at Raleigh
has been purchased by John Spelman. Esq. The
name of the paper has been changed to that of the
State Journal and will be furnished to subscr-
bers at 81 for the semi-weekly and 50 for the
weekly. Mr. Spelmau will make good paper,
worthy of public patronage.
THE NORTH CARoLINIAN.-P J. Sinclair, ESQ.,, of the
Fayetteville North Caronan, has associated with him
self the edorshp of that paper, Hartman c. Wester
welt Esq., formerly of New York City. Mr. W. will de-
his attention exclusively the literary department
of the paper leaving Mr. Sinclair the undivided
of the political columns.
The Raleigh Standard is published tri-week
ly, at the as heretofore.
BS1EHlt is not often that cheated by the north
ern patent medicine advertisers generally require
payment or security in advance but Church Dupont
who profess to be Druggists and doing business at 400
Broadway N Y, and who advertise Blood Food and
Eatons InfHntile Cordial have got the advantage of
US now They paid very promptly for the first months
advertising out refuse to pay for the last months
without giving any reason. We merely mention the
lact ior the purpose of putting contemporaries
their guard.
hoGs-As considerable interest is felt in the 'swine
question, just now we have procured from the books
OF the gate Keeper at Marshall the following
ment: The number of hogs that passed through the
cate up to Nov g. 1859, 1000. Up to date this
year, 5000 falling off of 5000. Total number
driven last year, $4,000 The highest estimate hear
for the present year, is Is, OOO'-AshsViUe News.
A large drove of Hogs passed through this place on
Saturday. They were held at cents, gross.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-12-04

COLUMBIA, Dec. 1.-The sales of cotton yesterday
amounted 60 bales, at better prices Extremes to
st cents
CHARLESTON, Nov. 30.-Sales of cotton to-day
ll0O bales at prices ranging from 81 to liz cents
Market frm.
NEW YORK Dec. Cotton dull and unsteady.
Wheat, -Four and Corn slightly declined.
YORKVILLE, Nov. 2s.-Cotton market almost at a
enthusiastically bale is sold at about cents for
best grades Flour is selling at So 10 per sack Corn
commands 85 to 90 cents.-Enguirer.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-12-04
Gor Hicks 0f H1rul1n1

BALTIMORE, Nov 28-Gov. Hicks ofthis State
issued his Message to-day, refusing to convene the
Maryland Legislature unless something of future
national Importance, more than he is now expecting
demands it, Business is terribly dull
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-12-04

VIRGtS1A-Gov. Letcher has issued his proclamation
declaring that nine the Bell electoral ticket
and six the Breckenridge ticket have been chosen
Presidential electors for the State
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-12-04

Mr. Memminger in speech recently delivered at
Greenve, S. c., advised secession, but said it
was impossible for South Carolina to secede with
out war with the general Government. He urged
thorough preparation and said that South Carolina
would be attacked by water, and trusted the
citizens in the tains would be read to march
to the protection of Charleston.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-12-04

In Columbia county, Fla, fifty negroes Gold
and young) sold at an average of $1,000 each
/, 2 and years credit, with interest.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-12-04
PUBLIC MEETING.

We are requested to say, that the public meeting
which appointed to be held at Pnevile TMorrows
Turnout Saturday last, postponed till next Sat-
urday, the 9Th of December.
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sas- Thanksgiving day observed in this
place by general suspension of business There
service in the Presbyterian, Methodist and
Baptist Churches. Other churches were not open
ed, we believe, because they have pastors. We
heard Mr. Sinclair of the Presbyterian Church,
who delivered appropriate and interesting dis
course, one which has been very generally COM
mended
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-12-04
VALUABLE PLANTATION
FOR SALE.

The subscriber offers for sale that valuable Plana
ton formerly owned by the Rev. H. B. Cunningham
situated nine miles north of Charlotte The tract of
land contains 700 acres about 300 ofwhch cleared
including good meadow of Is or 80 acres-the bal
ance is good wood land. The A, Tenn. Ohio Rail-
road passeS through the plantation. There is fine
Dwelling House containing nine rooms with fire.
places, and all necessary out-budings. Good water
convenient
For further information apply to the undersigned at
his residence address him Craighead P. o., or
apply to J. c. McAuley the premises.
r. B. HUNTER.
December 4, 1860 3m-pd
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THE LEGISLATURE.

On the I'd page the proceedings up to Thursday
will be found. On Thursday, Friday, and Satur-
day nothing of Importance was transacted, many of
the members being absent on visit to their fqm-
lies. Gen. Walkup, on Friday, introduced "a bill
to reorganize the militia
r The following elections have been made by the
Legislature:
Hon. M. E. Manly, Supreme Court Judge; and
Messrs Osborne, Howard and French, Superior
Court Judges
Z. c. Hines, Solicitor for the LIST Circuit; Thos
Settle Solicitor for the 4th Circuit; VIM Lander
Solicitor for the 9th Circuit; and David Coleman
Solicitor for the 7th Circuit.
l.. w. Joyner of Franklin, Engrossing Clerk,
and Mr. Pinnix of Caswell assistant.
Rufus H. Page, Esq., (present incumbent) Sec'y
of State, by unanimous vote; Gen. Z. Fl. Brogden
(present incumbent) Comptroller.
Rev. c. II. Wiley reelected Superintendent of
Common Schools-receiving all but votes.
The election of U. S. Senator has been postponed
for the present.
Bill has been introduced to remove the Jew
ish disability clause in the Constitution. We hope
it will pass.
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I MUST HAVE MONEY.

All persons indebted to T. II. BREM co. will
oblige me and themselves by paying by the first of
January next, will be compelled to resort TO
pleasant means to collect the
T. II. BREM.
Cochrane Sample my authorized Agents in
my absence. 7. H. B.
Nov. 27, 1860. 40-5t
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-12-04

WASHINGTON, Nov. 30.-Rumors current and gen.
orally believed that Secretary Cobb has left the Cabinet
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-12-04

It is said that no census returns have been re-
ceived at Washington City from South Carolina.
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TOWN FINANCES.

Treasurer Of the torn Of Charlotte IN account
aciM Board Of Commissioners:
DR..
To amt reed from Tax Lists, 1860 ....... 1853 95
3" Arrearages, 1858, 59, 80, 1913 "a
b" Outside sourceS-such as
concerts unlisted taxes fines &c.,......... 2O2 IS
To amt reed from individual subscriptions
to Town Clock ......... ..... 4l3 so
To amt reed from S A Harris-being advance
for town expenditures beyond receipts for
town, and due A Harris ......... ......... 3O6 76
5000 20
BY various items of expenditure
of Town-as per vouchers file, and as
per account in detail posted at the court
house in conformity with law ..........$ So, O2O 20
Dec 4, 1860 THOS. W. DEWEY,
Charlotte Wing copy 1t Town Treasurer.
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kentucky Politics.

LOUISVILLE, Nov. ga large meeting was
held in this city, last night, irrespective of party.
R esolutons were adopted declaring that Kentucky
has common cause with the slave States, but does
not despair of her rights in the Union, Congress
is opposed to Lincoln and will insist on the repeal
of the Northern notification laws.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-12-04

CONGRESS met on yesterday. In next is
we expect to lay the Presidents message be-
fore our readers.
Steps have already been TAKEN it is stated to have
a meeting Of all the Southern Senators and Repre-
sentatives Immediately after the converting of Con-
gress, with view of comforting together. lie is
said that all the members from the South that are
in Washington will be invited. Senators Hunter
and Mason, of Va; Pearce, of Maryland; Bayard
and Salisbury, of Delaware and Green and Polk,
of Missouri, it is alleged favor this plan.