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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-02-14

CHARLOTTE AND STATEsvILLE RAILROAD
We refer elsewhere to the action of the Stock
holders of the G. & S. C. Railroad with regard to
aiding the building of the branch from this place
to Statesville of the Atlantic, Tenn. Ohio Rail
road. We learn that the G. S. G. Road offers
TO endorse the bonds of the Road from Charlotte
to StatesviIle to the amount of $3.50, 000 provided
the guage of the Road is made the same as the
c. & S. c. Road, and the G. & S. g. Road to be
secured by mortgage on the branch Road.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-02-14

HST In Hawesville, Kentucky, on the Sth of
February, gentleman by the name of Ii. A. Da-
wilson, entered the store of Duncan & Brothers
with basket Ofeggs, in which bomb, or internal
machine, had been concealed. The match, it
seems had already been applied to the bomb; for
it Immediately exploded, wounding FIVE men-some
of them mortally-and blowing the store into
atoms. Davidson was MORALLY wounded. 1t is
supposed that the object of the attempt was to kill
man by the name of Sterrtt
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-02-14

We advance quotations for Flour, and there is
still upward tendency in the market Extra, in
sacks, sold yesterday readily at So so.
Wheat has also upward tendency. Good white
brought 81 80 per bushel last week.
Bacon coming in slowly, though the demand is not
very urgent. Our quotations thought to be about
right. Pork will command about cents-little
offering.
Corn, Peas and Oats same former quotations.
The market is not abundantly supplied
About $50 bales of Cotton were sold last week at
quotations. The foreign news by the steamer Canada
may advance this week.
We lower the price of Salt to ST. IS and 81 80 per
sack.
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NOTICE.

STATE NORTH CAROLINA, UNION coUSrY.-This day
Jno W. Curlee, living miles northeast of Monroe and
miles below Morgan's Mill in said county, Rocky
River returned before me, of the Rangers in and
for said county, certain stray Horse Mule of ordinary
size, supposed to be 20 years old, marked very
much with gear, having symptoms of being wind-bro-
ken, of deep bright bay color and the hair of his
and tail cut off. He has been appraised at the
of twenty dollars. The said mule come to this
vicinity about the 10th of Jany 1861 taken up
the lsth and returned before the goth. The
owner is hereby notified to forward, prove pro-
perty, pay charges and take the away. This the
10th Jan'y 1860.
Isl pad-$l due. B. A. AUSTIN, Ranger.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-02-14

THE D1srR1CT CoNvENTION.--There appears
to be no definite understanding yet as to the time
for holding the Convention for this District to Sc
lect two Delegates to the Democratic National Con-
vention to be held in Charleston on the 23d OF
April We learn that the Rowan meeting last
week recommended that the Convention be held
in Charlotte on tn. Goth of March. Any time will
suit us. and we are entirely willing that the recon-
mnpdatiop of our Rowan friends shall be adopted.
So let it now be understood that the 2Oth OF March
is the day for the meeting Of the Convention.
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Madison Furnace,
LINCOLN COUNTY, N.

LIANCOlIAN =.
THE IRON WORKS, 6 miles East of Lincolnton and
l3 miles South of Newton, in operation, where
all kinds of Castings, such machinery cooking ware,
&C., will be done with dispatch by superior workmen,
at cheap rates possible When the Blast Furnace
not in operation casting will be done with the cupola
will also have Hammered Iron made, and can furn-
ish farmers and mechanics with anything needed in
that line. Also good Pig Iron for SALE
Old metal and Produce taken in exchange for work
or Iron. JONAS W. DERR
February IA 1860 4m-pd
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NOTICE..

Without being offensive, but in all kindness, must
inform all persons indebted to that must collect
my money. My claims have all been due than
twelve months, and although many of my friends have
paid me, am still in debt, and feeling satisfied that
shall at some time in life wish to make investment
it is my duty to get my means in some form that can
control and command them when l want to do so. l
therefore give this broad, plain and general notice.
hoping that every who owes any thing will
consider themselves specially dunned and will pay
off without further trouble. Very respectfully,
Feb IA, 1860 st S. NJ WITHERS.
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RUNAwAY!-slOO REWARD

will give $50 reward for the apprehension and lodg
ment in any Jail of my boy WASH who off about
the 10th of December last and $50 for sufficient proof
to convict any white man of harboring him. Said boy
of muatto color about Il years age square made
six feet high The color of the clothes he off
not recolected. He is supposed to be lurking about
Cedar Spring. of the Railroad Stations, in Lin
coin county, Charlotte, N. c., where he has been
working for the last year D. B. ROSS,
Grassy Pond, Spartanburg Dist, S. c.
Feb. a. 1860. 400-3t
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VOLUNTEER CoMPANY.-A volunteer military
company was organized in this county, in the
neghborhood of Big Spring Hall, on the 18th inst.
Thos Price was elected Captain, b + Brown LIST
Lieut., Campbell ID do, WD Clanton Sd do.
A uniform to he made of Rock Island Cashmere
was adopted The name of this new company is
"Meckl enburg Light Infantry"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-02-14

MODE OF CULTIvATING CoTToN.-Mr Peter
Cox of Cabarrus county, who took the second pre-
MUM offered by the Mecklenburg Agricultural
Society for the I'd largest crop on one acre, has
furnished us with the following statement to his
mode of cultivation:
Migrove, Cabarrus CO., Feb. 4.
l raised 2,210 lbs of Cotton in seed on one acre
of Land. My mode of culture is simply follows:
Planted Petit-Gulf seed on old land the 23d of
April-the land had been made rich in former
years by accidental circumstances but did not have
any recent application of manure. Rolled the seed
in leached ashes-plowed out the cotton stalks of
former year with a two-horse bull-tongue, then
with turn plough ridged on the old bed; used a
side harrow in the first working and chopped thro'
the row with hoe; the last week in May used
side shovel with the land side to the row; the first
week in June thinned to a stand, leaving two stalks
as near may be to every foot. Second week in
June threw out the middles with cotton sweep;
next working used the side-harrow, then used the
sweep again, one furrow in the middle, and closed
the working with the side harrow about the middle
of July. Planted the rows feet inches to
feet apart. PETER COA.
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Gov. ELLTs-The unanimity (says the Stan
has been approved by the Democracy of the State
generally, is most gratifying. The Convention of
the Sth of March next, in nominating Gov. Ellis
for reelection, will but announce and register the
wish and the will of the democracy of the State
We anticipate his reelection by a commanding
majority
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Attention, Mecklenburg Dragons !

YOU are hereby commanded TO appear at your Parade
Ground (near the Depot) at 10 o'clock on Saturday
the 18th of February, for Parade and Drill.
An important business meeting will be held in the
Town Hall at 2 o'clock.
By order of Capt. j. X. HARRISON.
Feb. a. 1860. A. J. ORR, o. S.
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RAILROAD CELEBRATION.-The Western Y. e.
Railroad having been completed to Newton, we
learn that the citizens of that place and of the
county of Catawba contemplate having grand
Jubilee on the 22d inst, at Newton. Among the
festivities of the occasion will be free dinner,
military parade, &c.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-02-14
COMMON SCHOOL NOTICE.

The Board of Common Schools will meet at the
County Court Clerks office, in Charlotte, Saturday
the 18th day ofFebruary for the purpose of appointing
suitable persons hold and conduct the Election
for three suitable persons to act Committee for
their respective Districts for the ensuing year, and to
attend to any other matters that may before the
Board.
J. P. ROSS, Chm.
Feb. IA, 1860. It,
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-02-14

THE PREsIDENCY.-The Washington cores
pondents of both the New York Times and the
Charleston Courier, state that Mr. Bates Of Mis-
souri,, and Mr. Cameron, of Pennsylvania have
been respectively agreed upon as the Black Re-
publican candidates for Presidency and Vice Pres-
dency
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-02-14

la The Hon. John Ii. Wheeler, of North Car
DINA, ex-Minister to Nicaragua, has presented a
memorial to the Legislature of Pennsylvania, ask
ing for indemnity to the amount Of five thousand
dollars for three slaves stolen from him in 1855
This refers to the Passmore Williamson affair
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-02-14

PosTOFFICE AFFAIRs-RoUTE AGENTs.-On
the route from Charlotte, n c., to Columbia S c.,
VIM. p. Rea is appointed agent in the place of D.
L. Rea resigned, at same salary. Route Green
vile, s. c., to Columbia, Charles A. Webb is APP
pointed route agent in place Oft. j. Webb, resign
oil
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DIED.

In Union county, on the I'd inst, Mr. James Robinson
aged "a years. He old citizen of that county
and highly esteemed by his neghbors and acquaint-
In Calhoun county, Miss, on the 2sh Dec. Benz. T.
Covington formerly of Arson county, N Co. aged about
80 years.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-02-14

=, IEAAs.-Ihe Legislature of Texas has passed
Tue presumption bill over the veto of Gov. Hous-
ION. La the Senate the vote was unanimous; in
the House 80 to "a
a Mexican sheep drover lost over one thousand
neau OF sheep, IN one night, during the recent
severe weather in Texas.
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NOTICE.

Runaway from me, the 9th of February an
ndentured apprentice girl named Martha Hindey. All
persons orewarned against harborng her. dealing
with for her my account Amy one returning
her to me will receive no thanks.
]. D. DAVIS.
Union county, Feb. IA, 1860. 3t-pd
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Terrific Gale at the North.

WASHINGTON, February 10.-A terrific gale
prevailed here and at the North last night and
to-day In New York, considerable damage was
done to shipsn the docks. In Philadelphia several
houses were blown down, and other damage done.
he storm here was violent, but serious accidents
occurred.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-02-14

Ia The Post Office appropriation bill has not
passed through Congress yet. 1t was amended in
the Senate by abolishing the franking privilege,
making it necessary to send the bill back to the
House for concurrence.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-02-14

implements of my manufacture can be found at the
Hardware Store of COCHRANE SAMPLE in Char
lotte Among the various implements for Agricultural
purposes is WESTINGHOUSE combined Thresher and
Winnower. }. ii. THOMPSON,
Jan 81, 1860 6m Tyro, Davidson
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-02-14

We learn that DIR. o. p. Baxter, of Va, will
deliver the annual address before the Alumni
Association of Wake Forest College, at the next
Commencement.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-02-14

nSg- Those wishing to cultivate the Grape,
either for domestic purposes or for making wine,
will notice in to-day's issue the advertisement of
Dr. Mcdonald, of South Carolina.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-02-14

All persons indebted to the Estate of Dr. j. S. POR-
TER, deed, hereby notified to settle forthwith,
the Administrators compelled to have money The
Notes and Accounts in the hands of John w.
Morrow. s. II. ELLIOTT,
J. w. MORROW,
Administrators with the Will annexed.
Feb. T. 1860 3t-pd
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bas- Boon, who escaped from jail in this place
last Sunday week, has been recaptured and return
ed t. his old lodgings. He had made directly for
Yancy county, where our energetic Sheriff, Col.
Young, picked him up in less than an hour after
his arrival at home-AsheUiHe News.
Lancaster, Pa, Feb. 1.-The municipal cleo
ton here to-day brought out very heavy vote.
Mr. Sanderson, the Democratic candidate, is elect
ed mayor over Mr. Burrows by 1S9 maj, gain of
500 votes over the election Of last October.
We learn from the Spartanburg papers that the
Commissioners Of Roads for Spartanburg District,
last Monday, subscribed 500, 900 to the French
Broad Railroad.
Boston, Feb. SIT is contemplated here to in
vite the Legislature of Maine, New York, Penn
sylvania, Maryland and Virginia, to visit this city
on the 22d Of February.
nay" The population of Georgia by the State
Census taken in 1859, is l,O24 ,O05. In 1850 it
was COG, 1855.
A LARGE MAN.--Mr George Kimbro died in
Alamance county on the LIST inst, in the 9th year
Of his age. Mr. Kimbro was probably the largest
man in this part of the country-his weight being
about 400 pounds. He was worthy citizen.
The Wilmington Herald says: eve are author
tzed and requested to announce that about the
middle of May the Will, Char & Ruth. Railroad
company will commence the transportation of
freights and passengers on its Eastern Division"
VEToED.-1t is stated that Governor Stewart of
Missouri has refused to sign the bill passed by the
Legislature for the exclusion of the free colored
population from that State. 1t is also said that the
Gov. of Florida has refused to sign similar bill.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-02-14

sS- We return thanks to w. G. Wellington Of
Cabarrus, to G. ID. Wolf of Union, and to f. B.
Stowe of Gaston for lists of subscribers-25 in all
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-02-14

WASHINGTON ITEMs-A correspondent of the
South Carolnian, writing from Washington city,
says:
"The new Speaker of the House is a venerable
looking old man, but he is utterly unfit for the
duties of his station. The Speak is one of
the most difficult positions in the Government. it
requires immense tact, quickness and experience,
in all of which Pennington is deficient He has
nothing in his favor but his venerable age and ap-
pearance Of plain good intention | understand
that Seward is very sore at the defeat Of Sherman
regarding it the beginning of the process Of
throwing him (Seward) overheard.
The favorite candidate of the Republicans for
the position of Sergeant at Arms, the pay being
some 900 per annum, was Mr. Hoffman Mary
land know nothing. He was the only southern
member of Congress who voted to expel Mr. Brooks
for Gaming Sumner. Pennington the speaker is
not the Pennington that Brooks excoriated so
few years ago The speaker never in congress
before.
One of the most remarkable events in the annals
of Congress, the opening Of the daily session
of the House with prayer by Jewish Rabbi. His
remarks were very patriotic, and it is worthy of
notice that Speaker was elected the day on which
the Rabbi ofhciated.
A correspondent of the Standard gives the fol-
lowing incident:
"On Tuesday last witnessed the election from
the floor of the House of no less character than
the notorious Chevalier Wycof who is one of the
correspondents of the New York Herald Mr.
Pryor of Va, at whose instance the Chevaier
led out, approached the Doorkeeper and informed
him of the fact that this seated in the
House, and that he mt be elected. The Door
keeper did not like the Guty, and endeavored to
shirk it, when Pryor became somewhat excited and
told him she must do his duty, & take that out
instantly" The, Doorkeeper then accompanied
Mr. Pryor into the House, and the latter gentleman
walked close up to the Chevalier, pointed his fin
ger at him and exclaimed, ''there is the d thief,
take him out, and if he dares to enter here again
| will put him out" The Chevaier, without
evincing any anger or modification, retired with
the doorkeeper, looking as unconcerncd as though
he were not party to this spicy incident
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-02-14

COLUMBIA, Feb. 1.-THE sales of cotton yesterday
amounted to 205 bales at 6 to l1c
CHARLESTON, Feb. lo.-The sales of cotton for
the week, amounted to $4,000 bales. Good middlng
III to ll2c. Receipts Is, 700 bales.
YORKVILLE, Feb. s.-Cotton CO to 10 80 extremes.
Corn 80 cents; Flour So Is to 49, considerable guam
tity ofering Wheat ST.; Bacon IL; Pork 81 to Z; Peas
IS cts per bushe Rio Coffee l3 to l6s; n o. Molasses
G5, Porto Rico so, Cuba 40; brown Sugar 10 l2l;
Salt 81 per sack.-Enguirer.
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Candidates for Sheriff.

We are requested to- announce STEPHEN j. BERRY.
HILL candidate for Sheriff of Mecklenburg county
at the ensuing election.
We requested to announce W. w. GRIER As
candidate for Sheriff of Mecklenburg County
We are requested to announce SAM'L A. HARRIS
as candidate for Sheriff of MeCklenbnrg county.
We are requested to announce WILLIAM
MAXWELL, Esq, a candidate for Sheriff of Meek
enburg county Election first Thursday in August
We are requested to announce r. NJ WHITE
candidate for Sheriff of Mecklenburg county at the
ensuing election.
We requested to announce JOAB P. SMITH
a candidate for Sheriff of Mecklenburg county
We requested to announce JAMES WALLACE
candidate for Sheriff of Meckenburg county at the
ensuing election
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NOTICE.
Feb. IA, 1860.

The following table will show the amount of money
due each Common School District in Mecklenburg
county the LIST Of Feby 1861 reported by the Chair
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CONGRESS.

In the Senate, Mr. Wigfall of Texas, has intro
duced Pacific Railway and Telegraph bill. The
President having vetoed the bill making appro-
prlaon for the improvement of the ST. Clair Flats,
Messrs Toombs, Wigfall and Clay spoke in sup
port of the Presidents veto, and Mr. Chandler
against it.
On the It'll, the Post Office deficiency bill was
passed. 1t allows per cent. interest on all sums
due mail agents and contractors.
The mail contractors petitoned the Senate for
immediate action the Postal Bill. The Bill
was discussed in the Senate on the 9Th. An amend
ment to abolish the franking privilege from the
lst of April, was rejected by tie vote in Commit
tee of the Whole.
Mr. Etherdge of Tennessee, gave notice of a
bill to establish a uniform paper currency through
out the United States.
FEB 9.-In the House to-day the standing COM
mittees were reported. Mr. Glmer, of North Car
olina is Chairman of the Committee on Elections;
Sherman of Ohio chairman of Ways and Means;
Hickman of Pennsylvania chairman of Judiciary;
Grow of Pennsylvania, Territories Stanton of Ohio,
Military; Morse of Maine, Naval and Military;
Ashmore of South Carolina, Mileage
A message read from the Senate and adopt
ed An amendment for the total abolition of the
ranking privilege passed The deficiency
bill was up for discussion, and was adjourned I'M
til Monday.
February 10.-In the House, to-day, an inquiry
was made as to the expediency of lnstructing the
Committee on Commerce to report bill prohibiting
American vessels from engaging in tie Coolie or
African apprentice trade.
Mr. Taylor introduced bill for the acquisition
Of Cuba and for its incorporation into the Union.
ELECTION CLERK AND SERGEANT-AT-ARMs.--The
vote for Clerk of the House of Representatives is as fol-
lows: John W Forney III, Jas Allen Y? & Taylor
%. ID l. Dalton 8, Mr. Clusky l. The black Repub-
lie ans and of the anti-LecomptOn voted for
Forney the Democrats voted for Mr. Allen; and the
Americans for Mr. Taylor Forney did not need the
votes of Winter Davis, Etheidge and Gilmer, and
they did not vote fer him.
The vote for Sergeant-at-Arms was Hoffman, of Nd,
ia, Mr. Glossbrenner 90, Mr. Underwood Z. 1t was
stated the floor of the House by Mr. Garrett and not
denied, that Mr. Hoffman, though know-nothing, was
nominated for the office by the black Republicans.
Messrs Gilmer, II Winter Davis and Etheridge voted
for Hoffman. Messrs Leach and Vance voted for Mr.
GlOSsbrenner and Mr. Sith for Mr. Underwood. MessrS
Allen and GlOssbrenner national Democrats. Mr.
Gilmer vote for Hoffman, black Republican nomi
nee, but he will not vote for Democrat.-Standdrd
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GRAPE ROOTS and CUTTINGS

10000 Isabella Cuttings at 81 90 per thousand
1000 do Roots at $25 90 I"
5000 Pauline Roots at $40 90 "
1000 Catawba /" at $40 90 "
1900 Mary Isabella at $40 90 "
JAMES C. W. MCDONALD, NJ. D.,
Woodward S. c.. South Carolina Railroad,
Feb. H. 1860. 1t
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The TEXAS FEVER COOLING.-1he adeSbOr0
Argus says: IA friend has just returned from
Texas, whittier he went on tour of exploration
in view of selecting cotton lands, says he would
not take five hundred dollars for his trip. He got
that much worth of experience. He found no land
in Texas that suited him so we'll as the lands of
old Anson."
We have authority to add to the above, that
friend of ours in this neighborhood, has recently
made a tour through Texas and the West, in search
of ''cotton lands" and home, and has returned
perfectly satisfied with the old North State. We
have he says as good lands, far better state of
society," much purer water, and he saw no advan-
tages that could compensate when comparing the
ruddy faces of the interior of North Carolina with
the pale faces of Illinois and Arkansas-where
even the animals suffer with regular chills and
fevers the dog and his master both shaking at the
time We viii give his conclusion in his
words:
[ left the old North State with the determina-
ton to buy lands in Arkansas or Texas. travelled
about two hundred miles in Arkansas, and found
the land very productive but bao water bad health
| then travelled through Texas about six hundred
miles, and found, after leaving the towns, an ex-
panse of prairie for miles on miles almost entirely
destitute of either water or timber. After having
travelled near two months, in other words, until
became satisfied that after all the world was not so
unequally made as it has been represented, [ came
to the conclusion that North Carolina possesses
many advantages as any State in the Union
her laws wholesome, and so is her climate
[ would advise all who have the western fever
to go to the eastern part Of this State where the
land is as good, and the health better-HtUs6oro
Recorder
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EXECUTORS SALE.

EXECUTORS SALE.
We will sell at public SALE at the late residence of
Robert Potts, decd, Thursday the eighth day Of
March, FIVE LIKELY NEGROES, and some loose
property embracing said deceaseds Library, &c.
Also, at the time and place, will sell (sub-
ject the widows dower) the tract of Land which
deceased lived. Terms made known day Of sale.
J. A. G. POTTS, Er,r.
G. s. POTTS, hAr''
February Z, 1860 5t-pd
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REMARKS.

7 INOTE.-6raln IS Sold ~ Welght-COrn DO lbs. pei
bushel, Wheat so lbs, Rye 60 lbs Oats 80 lbs and
Peas 60 lbs