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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-01-24
HON. STEPHEN A. DOUGLAS.

Mr. Douglas made a speech in the Senate last
week. He reiterated his opinions as heretofore
announced. He said he had always held them;
that they were announced when the Kansas Nebras-
ka bill was under discussion, and that he had held
them as well before as after his removal from the
Craftsmanship of the Committee Territories.
With reference to the Presidency he said:
81 have but word more to say now and that is
on another point. The Senator from Alabama tells
me that if he did not suppose that had changed
my opinions, he would never have extended to me
the right hand Of fellowship Democrat Well
sir do not know that my Democracy would have
suffered much if be never had. l am willing to
compare records with him Democrat. | never
make speeches proclaiming to the world that | will
bolt convention if cannot get my man nominated
and threatening to break up the Democratic party
if the little faction to which the speaker belongs
cannot control it, and then talk about the right
hand of Democratic fellowship! Sir, that Senator
has placed himself beyond the pale of Democratic
fellowship by the prOnunciamento that he will not
abide the decision of the national conventon if the
speeches which see attributed to him in the news
papers are true | do not understand this thing of
belonging to organization, going into conven-
tion abiding the result if you win, and boiling if
you lose. | never thought that was deemed fair
dealing in any profession. If you took the winnings
when you gained l always thought you had to pay
your bets when you lose. Aman who tells me and
the world that he only goes into conventions to
abide the result in the event their deciding his
favor has no right to talk about extending the
hand of Democratic fellowship.
| am not seeking nomination. [ am willingto
take provided | can assume it on principle that
| believe to be sound; but in the event of your
making platform that could not conscnntiously
execute in good faith if [ elected, will not
stand upon it and be candidate Why [ will
never be guilty of the act of being eleded
platform and kicking it over the moment lam elect
ed. | can vote for one man asa choice of evils be-
tween two, although do not agree with him in all
things. When there two men presented to me
with one Of whom [ agree i'll all things, except
one point, and differ from the other totally, can
vote tor the man with whom | most neary agree.
I can vote for nominee platform upon which
| would not stand candidate myself for after
having elected him, so far as We differed | would
continue to differ from him Presiden, and so
far as we agreed, l would sustain him Presd-
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-01-24

DEATH FROM HYDRoPHOBIA.-Mr Sam'l
Woodman, man of advanced years, nsiding few
miles from Dayton, Ohio, was bitten the wrist,
last September, by dog, but it soon healed, and
he thought nothing Of it until last Sunday, when
feeling unwell, he sent for physician, who soon
arrived and telling him he had the hydpphobia, ad-
vised him to make his will, which vas done on
Monday. The Journal says:
Mr. w seemed to be in the possession of his
faculties spoke of his approaching deatl with calm
ness, received his friends with much warmth Of
feeling, soliciting the prayers Of every me, saying
that he trusted God had torg wen him his otteusps
lie suffered terribly during the continuance of de
spasuls, which came upon him at intervals, as he
felt them coming he called upon his sons to iold
him, but never manifested any disposition to do
violence to any one but, on the contrary, shoTed
the most afiectionate disposition towards any ne
who approached him.
During most of the time from Sunday morning
till Tuesday night he paced the floor of his RON,
with his family and friends assuring those abut
him they might approach him without fear as he
would not iniure them. When to test beyond he
possibility OF doubt the nature of this disease
glass of water was brought to him, he uttered a
most unearthly Shrek and was seized with Err
rible spasm. MIR Woodman powerful mn,
and it was feared that his suferngs would be
greatly protracted, but they We're mercifully sbr-
tened, and he lived but three days after the develp
ment of the fatal malady.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-01-24

AN ANT1-HELPER BooK.-A young German,
now in Washington, from Iowa, is engaged in
writing an anti-Helper book on slavery, being a
history of slavery in the British West Indies. He
promises to show that the efforts of English
Abolitionists ruined those islands. He will give
extracts from their writings and speeches to show
how near they harmonic with the sentiments now
uttered by Garrison, Phillips, and others ofthcir
school-Coi CaroliaiaH
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-01-24

THEN & Now.'-It is impossible for Gov. Letch-
err to please the Opposition few months since
they denounced him as untrue to the South on the
slavery question. And now, when he is but carry
ing out the principles and policy upon which he
went before the people in the canvas, he is oe-
nounced a Southern extremist dsunionist.
Then they said he did not go far enough in sup
port of Southern rights now they say he is pushing
the doctrines of Southern rights great deal too far?
- Ttrginia Inder
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-01-24


A New DRop-GAME.-NewY York sharpcrs ire
somewhat famous for their adroitness in . raing
the wind" but the following specimen of Wesirn
knavery is rather ahead of New York in that me
Of business. The Seymour Times says:
A man of genteel appearance, with carpetack
square in Lexington, Scott county, Indiana and
in crossing the square dropped dead, to all appeal
ance. Everybody ran, medical aid called
rubbing commenced, the stranger still slept ant
was very stiff; to all appearance his limbs wer
paralyzed so that he could be raised without tn
limbs giving way. Bleed him . bleed him" erie
SEVERAL the man comes to life all at once; look
wild. Voice in the crowd-'Who are you? an
where did you come FROM? III pulls out slat
and pencil and writes: L have been out to Mich
gan to sec brother, but when | got there he wa
ey; | live in Cleveland, Ohio Sympathy run
high; the crowd makes him up purse of IS sc
He travels to Bent nine miles, and drops again
everybody is alarmed; he comes to; tells the sam
story; they make him up purse; the Doctor take
him home and gives him something to eat; off h
goes to RICHES MILL drops again; no men about
women frightened and run for men folks; man lie
dead until man comes; women with camphDr bot
ties running in every direction; Mr. R. takes hir
into the house and keeps him all night; gives hin
breakfast, and $40. He leaves for North Madi
son. drops again; writes he is out Of money, an
wants to get home but goes round; he makes SO s.
off the good people of North Madison He goe
on, and is still dropping and travelling"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-01-24
IMPORTANT NEWS AT THE
CLOTHING EMPORIU NJ

The undersigned having large stock of WINTER
CLOTHING on hand, and being DESTROYS to run it off
to make room for the Spring and Summer trade offer
and cloth Over Peloes and Sacks; sittine cashmere
and cloth business Sacks and Sack ees Pants of all
grades black and fancy velvet, black silk and cashmere
Vests; Shirts, Drawers and Furnishing Goods; Trunks
Hats, Caps &c, at Greatly Reduced Pieces. Buyers and
consumers will greatly advance their nterests by
aiming and purchasing from our extensive stock.
nsg~ We would respectfully announe to our custom
that their Accounts ready for settlement, and
feel assured that friends will ome forward
relieve necessities and grca deal of trouble
We return sincere thanks for the very liberal
patronage bestowed for the past year. and hope
to merit continuance of the same for the coming wear
FULLINGS, SPRINGS & co.
January 10, 1860.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-01-24

SUIcIDE.-On the night of the 18th inst, in
Chatham county, n. c., Thomas Aired, aged near
81 years, committed suicide, by cutting his throat
with razor. He was partially deranged for short
time previous The deceased was extensively
known brick mason, and leaves large and res
pectable family connection, to mourn his mel
ancholy fate Greensboro Patriot
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-01-24
\ CARD.
LINCoLNToN, Jan. IA, 1880

LINCOLNTON, Jan. II, IobU.
MEssRs EDITORS: Having been BY many of MY
fellovcitizens of this community requested TO be-
come candidate for the Legislature at the ensu-
ing election, and my reasons for not permitting
my name to be used for that purpose having been
often requested, permit me, through the columns
of your worthy paper to state to the public, that
under no circumstances / agree to be a candi-
date for any Office whatever, at this time, as the
precarious state of my health positively forbids
my 80 doing. / am, very truly, your friend and
most obd't serv't, a. COSTNER.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-01-24

SHUTTING UP THE GROCERIEs.-On Tuesday
last at y o'clock in accordance with the provisions
of law passed the last session ofthe Legislature,
all the liquor shops of this place were closed. No
amount, whether barrel quart, can be sold in
this place for other than Medical purposes We
do not believe there is another town in North
Carolina which can say the same.-Ashe0Ws
AdcOcute
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-01-24

SOUTHERN MEDICAL STUDENTS AND PHILA-
DELPHIA.-The secession of the medical students
from Philadel phia movement made from
dictates of patriotic pride and sef-respeet, which
none but the most obtuse and narrow minded
North or South, fail to respect whatever their
political opinions. 1t was action on the ground of
high principle, accomplished in calm and digni-
fed manner Significant Of the times it is the
swapping of another cord that once bound the North
and South together. Had it been properly used
it might have served to point out to the people of
the North the ilcffects Of their sectional course
1t mig ht have been seen to toreshadow the conse-
quenccs Of their seeking to crafty interest," tana-
teism and ambition, regardless of constitutional
law and the welfare of the Sonth. 1t might have
convinced them Of the practical fact that honesty
in carrying out legal obligations, is, at least, the
best policy. But in their blind vindictiveness
they are unable to learn the lesson. They close
their eyes and harden their hearts in contempt of
the people Of the South. The Philadelphia Pro-
fessors belitte Southern Colleges in their lectures
and the newspapers ridicue and abuse the young
men whom the hostility exhibited against their
country, the South has induced to retire and come
home Charleston Mercury.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-01-24

Difficulty ABOUT TIE PAY.-No man elected
to Congress can receive the pay and emoluments
of member; unless he first takes the legal oaths
prescribed, and the House to which he is elected,
be legally constituted. Hence the present difficulty
about the pay Of the Representatives" Money,
however, it is said, is furnished to those who want
it, by brokers and others, who take the certificates
of the mcmbcrs-and make the advance
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-01-24

How THE THISTLE SAVED SCOTLAND
following is related as the origin of the use ofhe
thistle as the national emblem Of Scotland:
When the Danes invaded Scotland, they avsed
themselves of the pitch darkness might to atnck
the Scottish forces unawares In approachinghe
Scottish forces unohserved, and marching barefoot
ed to prevent their tramp being heard one ofhe
Danes trod upon a large prickly thistle, and he
sharp cry of pain which he instantly uttered nd
denly apprsed'the Scots of their danger, whom
mediateIy ran to their arms, and defeated the Zoe
with great slaughter. The thistle was thenceor-
ward adopted as the national insignia of Scotlad.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-01-24

The STATEsvILLE AND CHARLOTTE RAILROAD.
On last evening, MIR W. Johnston, President of
the Charlotte Railroad, appeared before the City
Council, for the purpose Of calling their attention
to the railroad, being built from Charlotte to
Statesvlle. This connection will form a very
important feeder to the Charlotte and South Caro-
lima Railroad. We hope the matter will receive a
favorable consideration from our citizens Column
6ta Cdrolinion.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-01-24

A HIT.-Mr Bingham Black Republican men,
Der of Congress from Ohio, in some remarks in the
House on Friday, in reply to Mr. Smith of Vir-
GINA, said: Il want the gentleman to know that
am not his slave" No." said Smith; eff you
were you would do better than you now do; you
would get what you most need-a good support"
Bingham wilted like pig-wecd in hot sun.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-01-24
More like a City than ever

On or before the middle OF january, VIII at
the stand occupied by S T. Wriston opposite the State
Bank an EXCLUSIVE
Hard~ar store,
comprising Cutlery, Hardware, Guns Carriage Mate
rias, and in fact everything made of IRON STEEL
The purchases Will be made by one of long
perlence in the business, and we intend defy
petition.
COCHRANE h SAMPLE.
Dec. 20, 1859. OFT
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-01-24
Dissolution.

The Copartnership of OvERMAN WILSON was
dissolved the I'd day of January, 1860. Our Busi
ness must be closed up. Those indebted to the firm
must settle Immediately. G. OVERMAN,
G. WILSON.
Jan. 10, 1860. 95-3t
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-01-24

Twenty six persons aged one HUNDRED years and
over, have died. in the United Staes in 1859
The oldest was Caesar, colored mai in Louisiana
AGED 1873
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-01-24
FROM DIR. LEWIS, OF VERMONT.

BURLINGTON VTNov, IL, 1854.
Gentlemen: / am pleased state, tina have tried the
Oxygenated Buffers for Indigestion and Debility, and found
immediate relief from using only part.t bottle. have
the greatest confidence in it cureior Dyspepsia and
all persons laboring under those discus
You liberty to this youhnk proper, to pro-
mote the sale at THIS excellent medcr.
Yours &c, JAMES LEWIS
The Oxygenated B;tes give healy tone the Stomoeh
and Digestive System, and ne sutest preservatve
against Fever Ague well her infections Diseases
SETH w. FowLE 4 Co., BostoI Propretors. Sold by
their agents every where
For sale in Charlotte by E. NY HUTCHINSON & &C.
January "A, 1860
o. 1t is common observan that there are mo3e
sufferers from debility among Africans, than be found
among any other civilized nator The is obvious
We take tte exercise and rget the oil the body
in the describing pursuits OF bsess In all such cases.
ordinary med do Iiuood. What is required is
just such tonic and invigoa as Dr. J. Hoseirer has
gwen to the world, in his CFIBRATED "BTrTERS"
The weak and nervous denizH the connng house the
exhausted toiler upon The stboard, and the prosated
SUDDEN; Of the midnight lp, have found a wonderful
regeneraor in the BITTER sd prefer more preten.
ous but less eficacous nicnes. But it shond not be
forgotten that the agent VII magical in its influence
upon frame which is me debated, is equally power.
full in assisting nanre to 81 The terrible forms of
disease. w no will not give traE
Sold by druggists and des everywhere
For sale by f. YE9rCHISON g. CO., Charlotte
January To-
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-01-24

HIGH PRIcEs.-We learn that Mr. Daniel
Summer, of Nash county, sold the other day, a
negro boy, about II years Of age, common field
hand, for $500, to MIR Moore farmer of the
same county.
We also understand that farm hands hired in
Edgecombe and Nash counties, for from 5000 to
$3.50. Girls and boys about SIS 0.-Raleigh Press.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-01-24

LATER FROM CALIFoRNIA-The overland mail
from California, has arrived.
Captain Elliott had surprised party of pacha
robbera near Dragon Springs in Arazona, and kill
ed and wounded several, and burnt their camp and
all their effects.
The Message of the Governor of Washington
Territory expresses surprise the non-payment of
the war debt by Congress. 1t also censures Gen
era Scott for concessions with regard to San Juan.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-01-24
VALUABLE LAND FOR SALE
KERNERSVILLE HIGH SCHOOLS,

MALE AND FEMALE, FORSYTH COUNTY, N. @.
Rev. T. S. WHITrINGToN A. NJ, Principal.
Miss d. NJ WHITTINGToN, Principal of Female Dept.
1ENdE THIRD SESSION of these Schools will open
II the Sd of January, 1861 and continue FL Weeks.
Students will be charged from to the close Of
term, without deduction except in of serious sick
Board Sc per month
Tuition in the English Branches, from So to $l2 so
per Session. Dead Languages, IS 90
French, 90
Music Piano, 20 90
All other Extras equally low. Contingent Fee 81 90
Fee and half the Tuition adranee, the other at the
close of the term.
The Schools are situated in different parts of the
Village, as to prev ent confusion and proper
discipline and diligence in study.
Students coming by Railroad should stop at High
Point Ia distance of miles from the School, where
private conveyance can be had Those coming by the
way of Danve, Va, should by stage, via Green's
boro, n c.
gss For particulars address the Principal at Ker-
nersvie, n. C.
Jan. 3, 1860. 4t-pd
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-01-24

THE CITY OF JEDDo.-An American officer
on the steamship Powhattan; writing to the Boston
Courier, from Jeddo, Japan, under date of the Sth
Oct, 1859, gives Interesting account of that
remarkable city, which, according to his statement
exceeds in size and population any city now in
existence or that has existed. 1t stretches some
20 miles along the beach of the bay gulf Of
Jeddo and extends inward some twelve and IA half
miles. The population is estimated by MIR Harris,
our Minister there at three millions The CORES
pendent of the Courier thinks that it is under
estimated, and that in fact it is nearly twice as
popuous
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-01-24

PARR1c1DE.-William Byrd, a citizen of Ran
dolph cunty, Alabama, was killed by his son, John
Byrd, on the evening Of the 18th ut. Both faith
e aud wei :-n----e Of iIquor
the time of the occurrence
LEAP YEAR PRIVILEGEs.-The New Haven
girls have assumed their leap year privileges by in
viting the young men to accompany them on sleigh
rides
SPIRITUAL1sM.-A correspondent writes from
Chapel Hill n. c., as follows: A worthy citizen
OF this county, residing in this immediate vicinity,
a husband and father of a large and interesting
family, has been recently berett of reason by a
belief in that worse than humbug spirituasm
His family have the undivided sympathy Of our
whole community in their aff1iction.
Gire your Dogs Water, and keep Of Hydro
phobia-A freeze up like the recent one is al
ways dangerous account of Dogs. They can get
no dring, and become mad Every person owning
dog should be careful to supply the animal with
water daily, the best preventive against hydro
phoba. Frequent cases of this terrible disease
occur in severe winter weather, simply because the
poor dogs find it impossible to supply themselves
with water Ice and snow only aggravate the
hirst-they must have water.
Litchfield enquirer., 1860-05-17

tue "ahts' the tastes, and the capacities of the young
 VI all the tributes which Mir. Goodrich re- 'e''eo-and they are innumerable-none were l,o'o spontaneous than those of the children. to where he would, boys and girls aocked to n'h'' as to one whom they already knew, and everywhere eyes shy and bright would be peep ing at Peter Farley. They were with him to the last. On the day of the funeral ths ohrra,o0 of Woodbury, Southbury and South Br;t.;n suspended their services, and vast concorrso collected in southbury to testify their respect for the dead. When the bier, borne by the neighbors and friends of the deceased. left the house. the children collecting in long proces sion, led the way before it to the grave. Ther, they stood in circle while the funeral servc, was read. Under genial May sun, surrounde, by throng of sad little faces, the kindly frien, of children was laid in his last resting place.
Litchfield enquirer., 1860-05-17
WOsCOttviEle ArOused!

NoLcoTTvILLE is aroused The good inhabit- ants thereof are awakencd.-in fact ramrant They have held convention on the subject of the division of the county and they dcu1 want It dlvded--ualess Hey caa Aace Me spoils!
 They are opposed to making any change in the limits of the county. and in favor of establish ing two half shire towns, one upon the line ofthe housatonic Railroad, and the other unou tho line of the Naugatuck Railroad" (so that req. sonabe prospect may exist for the establishment of Court House and Jail, particularly Jail- i'll Wolcottville, and until such buildings nav he erected they may have the privilege of tenderinp thelr magnificent granite block''-for re,,, moderate rental J in furtherance of which love. y and unselfsh project, they pledge themselves to"use all their influence in favor of the plan last mentioned, and in opposition to the plan proposed of changing the county limits, believing mat thereby the coarenience of the inhabitants oi the county will be best promotedv'
 Charming philanthropists -To secure theil u"selsh ends they have appointed several o their prominent citizens to use their little "infiu ence' in behalf of their patriotic cause. The oaha representatives of the moneyed interest 'he persuasive and eloquent member of the bar the eGgn'dindividual, and their verdant douns con shsute this committee of influence" Relying upon the ancient maxim of where two or three are gathered together, they hope for blessin: on their lofty labors
 Gentlemen of the Legislature! look out fo these little "inhuences" s"-whether in the shan of honied words or speci(e)ous counsels. A you represent truly and we'll the interests an wishes of the people of this county and of th State beware of those influential" disorgani CTS; and when they would lead you up into tf lofty mountains of Litchfeld, and bid you lco oround, ask them kindly to "get behind you"- and we shall have no fears of their quick di comforture.
 Let Winsted too, look we'll to her laurels, ar watch her neighbor, lest that Jail shall never a commodate her lawyers and editor, and tn
 hotel' never will be "r run," at least, by "Whitc" man.