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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-10-16
NEWS ITEMS. &C.
WASHINGTON. Oct. IL.

THE WEAKNESS OF DoUGLAs.-The Douglas
men here are terribly discouraged at the result Of
the election in Pennsylvania and Ohio. All hope
has now deserted them, and it is generally con-
ceiyed that Lincoln will be elected by the people
in November. Senators Green of Missouri, and
Wiefall of Texas have just arrived here both are
confident that their respective States will cast
their electoral vote for Breckenridge.
a@ The last news from California states that a
serious negro outbreak had occurred at Panama.
The city was invested on the 9th of September,
by an armed force, but they were repulsed with a
loss of FIVE or six killed, and fifteen prisoners
The American and British war ships had landed
their forces at the latest accounts. The Marines
of ST. Marys hold possession of the town and rail-
road depot, and the trains crossed the lsthmus
regularly.
DISTURBANCE IN FLoRIDA.-The Quincy Re-
public says that the people of Gadsden, Liberty,
Calhoun, jackson and Washington counties are
organizing against the band of desperadoes who
have committed many murders in Calhoun county.
The militia of jackson county have been called
out on this occasion. -.--.-f
The DEVASTATION IN SYRIA.-The Paris
Monde publishes letter from the director of the
department of the schools in the East, showing
that during the late outrages in Syria twenty-eight
schools were destroyed, five hundred churches
torn down, forty two converts burnt, three hun
dred and sixty villages and nine religious establish
ments belonging to Europeans destroyed, and the
harvests produce, and buildings, all ruined within
1890 square KILOMETRES of territory.
FOUND DEAD.-A man, supposed to be Mitchell
Smith, from North Carolina, and engaged at work
on the telegraph line now being put up between
Columbia and Charlotte, was found dead in his
bed in Columbia on Monday morning the 9Th inst.
Intemperance is supposed to be the cause OF DEATH
DESPERATE AFFRAY.-A few days ago, des-
perate affray occurred in Perquimans CO., N. =.
The parties to it were David Jackson and his wife
on one side, and Sanford Davis and two men
named Sharboro and Jennings on the other
Guns, pistols, sticks, &c. were freely used, and it
seems with fearful effect Jackson's wife was bad
ly wounded, having an arm completely shattered;
Sharboro, it is thought is fatally wounded; and ali
the parties were or less injured. A child
which had followed Jacksons wife to the scene of
the ARRAY, was accidently killed.
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NEW WATCHES AND JEWELRY
j. G. WILKINSON co.

Are receiving large and well selected stock of goods
consisting of Watches Chains, Bracelets Breast Pins
Ear Rings, Finger Rings Spectaeles, Thmbles &C. &c.
And also large assortment of Pure Silver Ware,
Plated Ware Clocks, Walking Canes and Fancy Goods
generally.
Call and examine stock and judge for yourselves
intend to sell low for cash. .-- -.
Attention given to repairing Watches and Jewelry
to give perfect satisfaction
j. G. WILKINSON & CO.,
No.. Granite Range, opposite Mansion house.
P. Sod silver taken in exchange for goods.
Oct. O. 1860 St
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NOTICE.

Taken up and committed to the Jail of Mecklenburg
county, on the sth day Of September, 1860, Negro
boy about 90 years of age, (black about feet
or inches high He says his name is JIM and that
he belongs TO John Worthy of CASTOR county that his
master moved to Texas early last Spring, at which
time he ran away from him. Jim appears very dull:
scarcely communicate anything about his master
or home with any intelligence. He has scar on his
right fore finger. made by cutting knife The owner
is requested to forward prove property pay ex
pense. and take said boy away otherwise he will be
disposed of according to law. w
Oct. ., 1860. If E. G. GRIER Sheriff
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Charlotte & s. G. Railroad.

On and after the First day of October, IhsoOoh a
Cbarlott and Charleston without tansshpment, thus
enabling freghrs to reach Charlotte in days les;
from New York and in one day from Charleston, and
arso TupoJrGt TICKETS will be sold from Char
Io,teeto Charleston at IS SO, and TO New York, via
Charleston steamers $40, and rice rersa The mer
chants and public invited to try tins cheap anu
NNrN - A. II. MARTIN,
n,o 1861 If GenI Fl. and Ticket Agent
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CABARKUs COUNTY, Oct. s. 1860.

Mr. EDITOR: On Saturday, the 9th inst, there was a
large aSSemhlage of portion of the Democracy of
Mecklenburg and Cabarrus at Mr. VIM. B. Sloan's in
Caharrus county fine Hickory Pole, 80 feet long,
raised the first raised in this part of Cabar-
rus,) on which was flag bearing the inscription
'Breckinridge and Lane. The Constitution 4 Union''
The Pole was furnished by Mr. John Brumley, ster-
ling Democrat of this county. W. G. Wellington Esq
addressed the assembly i'll few pertinent remarks.
urging the Democracy to be active in furthering the
election of Breckenridge and Lane the only hope of
the Union | assure you that the Democrats of this
section right in regard to the November election
breckenridge will get the full democratic There
are DouglaseS about here and we are determi ed
TO be united in order to defeat the opposition of all
shades. 1t resolved that a notice of this meeting
be published in the Democrat.
Yours respectfully J. W. Y.
r 81 must add that Mrs Sloan graced the occa-
sion with her presence and encouraged all efforts
She, too, is good Democrat.
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JOHN SHERMAN, THE ABoLIr1oNIsT

Proposes Three Cheers for Douglas and Three Cheers
for Bell
john Sherman, the candidate of the Helperites
for Speaker of the last House of Representatives
IN recent speech said in speaking of Mr. Douglas:
SWELL now, let have three cheers for Doug
las. Immense laughter, but no cheers What
said Mr. Sherman, ''are there no Douglas men
here-will no one cheer for Douglas? He would
tell them why he had called for three cheers for
Douglas; it was for the great service that gentle
man had done in breaking up the Democratic
party"
And then, of Mr. Bell:
'He had answered the queries of the crowd
about the Helper book, and he was now ready to
answer any other question. ICheers and shouts
tor John Bell Mr. Sherman took off his hat
waved it, and said, yes, three cheers for John
Bell'-that he knew that distinguished man we'll
and approved highly of his whole course of public
hfe, but he had not the ghost of Il chance for the
Presidency"
Mr. Sherman, who signed the recommendation
of the infamous Helper book, and was the repre-
sentative of the Helperites in Congress, proposes
three cheers for Douglas 'for the great service he
has done in breaking up the Democratic partyr'
and the same vile enemy of the South and of
Southern institutions, says he knows John Bell.
and approves highly of his whole course of pub
lie life.'
Think of that, voters of Georgia! Mobile News.
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NOTICE :!

Having sold our entire stock of Furniture, &C.. to
ROBT. F. DAVIDSON, who, together with his Brother
WM l.. DAVIDSON, expect to continue the above bust
ness at our old stand, under the firm of DAVIDSON
BROTHER, cordially commend them to our friends
and customers who may wish anything in that way
and hope they will extend to them patronage
liberal have heretofore received at their hands
]. NJ. SANDERS l. co.
Charlotte, Oct 2, 1860. 32-tf
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STEAMER BURNT.
Proridentfal Belief, and al .Sace

Proridentfal Relief, and al .Saced!
Boston, Oct 9-The steamer Connaught, of
the Galway line, from Galway, burned on
Sunday, at sea.
Capt Leith reports that on the 9th, at P NJ,
when 80 miles east of Boston, she sprang a-leak
in her engine rooms They succeeded in keeping
the water below the fires, till 1 Sunday morning,
when 1t gained rapidly and extinguished the fires.
At $50, smoke discovered issuing from the
aft stokehole. Notwithstanding the utmost efforts,
the fire gained, and soon drove the cabin passen-
gers on deck. The water and fire both continuing
to gain, the boats were got ready. Fhe first that
was lowered was stove. Six others were launched
successfully, and filled with the passengers
About Il o'clock the Brig Winnie Scheffer saw
the signal of distress and bore down for the burn
ing steamer At I p. m. commenced embarking
the passengers, the Brig having hawser to the
steamer on her starboard side. 1t was now very
hot AT $50 all the passengers were got safely
on board the Brig. The mails were saved Capt
Lelth was the last man to leave the wreck The
last that was seen Of the Connaught. was at 2
o clock Monday morning, when she was one mass
Of flames
Fifty cabin passengers, All in the steerage and
crew of IA constituted the whole number on
board, all of whom were saved.
DROwNED.-A sad accident occurred on South
river, near y. u EOalu min, last Monday even
ing between shutdown and dark resulting in the
death of Jesse Watkins, aged about 80 years, and
John Watkins, his nephew, about II years They
came to the Ferry in company with three others
All wanted to cross They found at their COM
mand light bateau, and the deceased, with one
other, Lewis Watkins, got into it. Jesse was in
toxicated, and seated himself on the side of the
little boat, which tilted until it dipped water
They had all been drinking, and Jesse was too far
gone to heed the warning They pushed out into
the river, and had gone but few yards when the
boat swamped and Jesse and John were drowned
his watery grave with his bottle of liquor in his
pocket. Lewis swan to the shore.-.Salisbury
Watchmdn.
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Furniture Furniture F.!
AT CHARLESTON PRICES.
Fl

Having purchased the entire stock of FURNITURE
of j. NJ. SANDERS Il CO., and associated with me nv
Brother, WIN. LEE DAVIDSON we intend to carry on
the business under the firm of
DAVIDSON e. BROTHER,
In all its branches, ct the old stand of j. M SANDERS
& CO., until the lst of January next, when we expect
to open
a 5a1eS-Roon
In the store of DAVID PARKS, EsQ.,-now occupied by
the Branch Bank of North Carolina.
Ill fasEI stock or Furniture or alt Kinds.
May always be found at this establishment. And we
pledge ourselves to sell as low the articles can
be bought in
CHAR ESTON0
Or any other Southern city.
Mr. FRANKN. HORAH, will have charge of the
manufacturing department, where any work desired
will be promptly attended to- and repairing of any kind
neatly done. ROBT. F. DAVIDSON
Charlotte, Oct 2, 1860.
N. B.-Havng taken the Agency for "Fsks Metallic
Burial Cases. they will always be kept on hand.
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ANOTHER THIEF ARREsTED-The young man
Lawrence from High Point or Warsaw, of whom
we spoke as having had his trunk stolen at the
central Depot by j. W. Ball, was himself arrested
on the charge of robbing the Mail atWarsaw in Aug
last 1t seems that the officers in the vicinity of
Warsaw have been looking out for the youth for
some time, and his name appearing in our City
papers, gentleman of that place came in pursuit of
him. He was arrested and lodged in Jail to await
bis trial He is ABOUT l6 yrs old-Ral. Press.
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BoNNETs and FLATS,

beautiful supply, just opened. Also, Feathers, Flow
ers, Wreaths, Head Nets and Dresses at
- -.#-. ELIAS < COHEE'S.
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SHAwLS AND CLcAKS
OF all shades, colors and kinds, the LARGEST STOCK
ever offered in this market
Gloves and Hosiery
For Ladies' Gentlemen and children splendid stock.
Dress Trimmings.
Dress Buttons, Velvet Ribbons, GimPs. &c &C.;
Call and see. a@ ELIAS COhEN.
Oct 8, 1860. st
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1860-02-16
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SHERW0oD'S GRAIN BINDER

VUNHNS MACHINE can be attached to any or
a binary Reaper, and binds the grain in good or
der AS fast cut, saving grain IN pay the
wire used In binding. It is simple and perfect as
TO commend itself at once to every practical farmer
and no harvester is complete without this Binder
We submit the following testimony ola vast amount
which might be given.
"scrpio, N. Y, Sep. H. 1881
"Allen Sherwood-Sir: hereby C Gritty that have
witnessed trial Of your Binder AMI would say that
worked WELL think that II will do the work Of five
men, and as well as can be done by the same.
W. d. ATWATER"
"KISa's FERRY, Aug 30. 1859
"A. Sherwood-Dear Sir: I heve drawn aud threshed
the wheat bound with yonr Binder and find IL all
right. We pitched the bundles four times over and
ton. In threshing, the wire bands were easily re-
moved as the man on the scaffoh took them all Off
without gloves. The wheat turned out 25 bushels per
acre. A. BROWN"
"0yUsco, near Auburn, Aug. H. 1889
I'VE have seen Allen Sherwood's Grain Binder in
practical operation in wheat. Its operation sim
pie, practical easy of operation, and very successful
and surpasses our eypectinn, and we recommend IL
to the attention of farmers everywhere being Just
the machine needed for lahor-saving in the harvest
fields. (Signed,) +. W. sheldon, ". Payne, D. u.
Harris, J. Haywood, ID. ID. Dennng, II. Hopkins S.
II. lfinsdale. and others.
From J. NJ. Sherwood and President of the n. Y
State Agricultural Society.
81 saw Allen Sherwood's Grain Bin der in operation
on u. Porters farm in Onosco, the It'll day of Aug
1889 Its operation simple and successful in
binding. recommend it to the att ntion of every
farmer. J. NJ. SHERWOOD"
PRICE S3O-HALF DOWN and HALF in months
e@ Send orders early to Charles Foster, Genn
Agent, lie Clair, Scott county, Iowa.
VIM. Duane wilson. Sec'y As. College Des Mones
Iowa, Albert Allen, Washington, Iowa
Jan. 26, 1s60-46l1. .
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SPECIAL NOTICES.
DR. WM. HALLS
Ma lsaln for the Lungs

Cincinnati, March 10. 1885,
MEssRs. A. L. scovILL 4 Co.-Gents Two winters
ago was very low with Consumption and physicians
seemed to fail TO do me any permanent benefit and
continued to grow worse and worse, until my physician
told me that Of my lungs entirely gone and
that coula not get 1eH! then tried DR.. Halls
Balsam, which Mt first sickened me: but soon threw
oflarge quantities Of matter and phlegm, my congh
gradually ceased, my lungs began to heal and con-
tnued TO improve till was entirely cured, and have
been able to attend to my business ever since
afterward IL to acquaintance of mine
who was making skeleton, and apparently worse
than was He tells me 1t was the of saving his
life. For further reference call Mt my residence
No S. south side of East Third street. between Broad
way and Sycamore streets, or Mt the Museum on
more street. JOHN A. BOWIQUfNF
sR. See advertisements.
Sold by j. L. TAYLOR, Ottumwa
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DR.. Christic,s Ague 8a'sa,n.

Messrs. Hunt Gardner-Gents: I wish to make
known to the public article from which have de-
rived more benefit than from all other medicines which
ever used. I have been suffering from Fever and
Ague and its effects, for the last five years. in which
time have scarcely enjoyed a single dav Of good
health, until procured from your drug store bottle
of Dr. CHRrsTIr's AGUE BALsAM. In few DAYS found
myself clear Of ague and rapidly recovering in health
l have not felt symptom since commenced taking
1t, (about moaths). although constantly exposed TO
cold and weather. To my friends and the public gem
orally, suffering from this disease in FORM Iwoud
say, procure bottle, and save health constitution
and money. J. y. GROSCOST
See advertisements. Sold by ]. L. TAYLOR.
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THRILLING ADvENTuRE-A PARTY CAR
RIED OFF UPON THE IcE.-On Monday last a
party of gentlemen visited the bay for the
purpose of seeing the Indians and others fish
for trout. About two o'clock some of the
party observed singular motion of the ice.
1t appeared that there was strong current
In the water, but an examination disclosed
the fact that the ice upon which they were
standing had parted between them and the
shore, and that they were rapidly floating
into Lake Huron. They at once put their
horses in motion to find some point where
they coulc get to the main land. but could
find no such place. In meantime they were
going very rapidly, the wind blowing gale
from be'shore.
Their situation was dangerous, both as re
CARDS the danger of the breaking up of the
ice upon which they were, and the severe
cold; great excitement existed at Bay City
amongst the inhabitants generally, and many
plans for their relief were talked of and can
vassed. They floated some 70 lrteen miles.
when one endsofthe ice fortunately grounded
on Squaw point. They made rush for the
shore, after first getting off their horses and
sleighs. The ice was much broken, and
they had to travel some distance over seper.
ate cakes to reach the Shore East Sagi,aa,o
Courier, Feb. 8.
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The public have been imposed upon by re.
NEEDLES Recommended by certificates which
have frequently originated. ON some unknown
source.
We believe that medicine possessing real
merits will effect cures whenever it is used
at home, as well as abroad. Dr.. HALLS Bal
sam for the lungs is no paregoric preparation,
but one, which If used IN season, will save the
lives OF thousands The most distressing cough
is frequently relieved by a single dose, and
broken up,in few hours time. The afflicted
do not have totake bottle after bottle before
they find whether this remedy will afford re-
lief or not.
For Sale by J. L. Taylor Oaumwa.
V See advertisement.
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Run AwAY.-A team belonging TO John
Newman took fright one day last week, at or
near his residence, and made very fast time
eastward on Fourth Street, running uncere,
moncously over horse in the way, and f.
nally bringing up at fence near the Court
House, the wagon smashed to pieces.
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The Sons OF malta, Of this City, had q
supper at the Carroll House on Tuesday
night, followed by procession through the
streets, at alate hour. We acknowledge the
honor of an invitation to the supper, and re-
greet that unavoidable absence from the city,
prevented acceptance OF it.
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A KNOCK DowN.-As an omnibus was
about starting from the front of the OFT I'm
wa House, one day last week, Mr.. G. G..
Packard approached and made some insult
ing remarks to or about Mr.. E. Ezekiel, who
was seated in the carriage, whereupon the
latter descended aud knocked the former
down several times, and then went on his
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YsISEASES OF THE LIVER,

Yon may always know when yonr liver Is Qua Of
order when you what Is called bilious by
Of the following symptoms pain in the side and back
dizziness, dull headache, bad taste In the mouth in
the morning, sallow coored complexion, yellowish
tint in the eyes, costiveness, darrhoea of Shiny
dark color, low spirit and dismal forebodings It is
acknowledged by all physicians and Others who have
seen their action, that JUDSONS MOUNTAIN HERB
PILLS are perfect cure for all bilious affections
So pleasantly do they search out and drive the
seeds of disease, that all persons living in country
where Fever and Ague and all 9th bilious diseases
are prevalent will find thew shout never he without
them. From two to fnur Pills each night going to
bed, will in shors time drive ~ the sckly yellow
look Of bilious persons, and bring IN their cheeks
beautiful glow Of perfect health. Julson's Mountain
Herb Pills are sold by all Dealers in Madeline.
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We learn that the great attraction of the
winter will be the Social Party at the Court
House, this evening, given for the benefit of
the Presbyterian Church. No pains spared
to make it attractive and entertaining 1t is
to be hoped that large company will as
semble for the enjoyment of the evening and
suit their pleasure as to any purchases they
NAV make.
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FIRa.-There was an alarm of fire on Fri
day evening last, about u o'clock, which
caused the ringing of the bells aud general
al turn out of citizens, but few reached the
locality before it was all over. 1t waa oc-
casioned by some papers lying loose on Ia
BILE coming in contact with lamp in the res
idenc of A. Lotspeich, Esq, on Fourth St.
Mr.. L. had a moment before left the room
to which he returned just in time to save
his house from the devouring element; but
he burnt one of his hands badly with the
burning papers.
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The Chea pest Propcrtv.

TIME proprietor ofths paper has some Thirty lesa
favorahiy situated between the business DO rtion
ofthe city and the Depot which he win sell TO actual
settlers at prices below the Market and upon terma
which VIII enable every one 70 own a Homesteas.
grow rHh by It's rise In value improve at pleasure.
and save rent. Cali az this Office aud SEE if this IL
not so.
Several Dwelling Houses for sa,e. rirs,ys.e ;nvest.
meats. Enquire al tie Coulter ohcs.
Nov. 10, 1859.
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ESTRAY FIILEy.

TNAKEN UP by Joel J. Bradshaw, at his residence
II In Pleasant township. Wapeilo county, Iowa on
the 9Th day of November, 1854 one Blood Bay Filley
year old last spring right hind foot white; star in
the forehead and snip the Appraised at cas-
before 8. @. Whiteman, Justice Of the Peace.
JOSEPH HAYNE, County Clerk.
Dec S, 1852 n39- Ism.
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PUBLIC opinion has declared that Curtis Compound
Syrup of Sassaras stands unequalled among the rem
edies offered for speedily curing diseases Of the Lungs
Chest and Throat
His Mamaluke Liniment has become of the sta
pie articles Of trade. Merchants might as well he
without sugar and coffee. Every family should keep
constant supply Of these medicines on hand.
January ~, IS6Q--1m
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fhe peach crop is said to be uninjured in
the vicinity of Jonesboro.
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Attention Farmers.

"Ewiil, on and after October 18th, grind wheat
w Tor the sth, or twelve and half cents per
oushei, aiower toll than any other MIL la wapello
county, the usual toll being the 9Th
Give US . call, and convince yourselves thai the
fsrmers' Mul the placeto get your rrintiuR done
October IL, 1sos-ns1-1l.tf MILBURN & co.
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There is so much quackery afloat in the
land, that peonleshould not allow expert
ments to be tried by any nostrum vender
upon themselves Get something known to
De good. Curtis Mamaluke Liniment is of
tins description. Indeed, it stands at the
bead of all similar preparations, and is regar-
ded IS an Invaluable remedy for hundred of
the ills to which flesh is heir.
II you have q cold or cough; or if you are
suffering with that dreadful complaint. con.
sumption, do no fail to provide yourself with
nus compound Syrup Of Sassafras. it gives re.
iefwhen all other remedies fail.
~See advertisement.
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Ityou want your watches repaired, take
them to Nunamakers.

See the notice, Of j. Prugh,, in another
column of this issue.
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~ See advertisement.

The Davenport Gazette learns that the
peach trees were all killed about Christina.