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Because if elected, he will be free, in the or
eanzatou of his administration to select the best
men of the nation for places for which they are
sorts of men for their efforts in securing nomina-
ton, not Voluntarily accorded for personal fit
ness and qualifications, as well as political merit
Because, he would make President of whom
the nation would be justly proud; who would pre-
serve our high standing abroad, and command the
respect and confidence of our citizens everywhere;
who would ever prefer the union and prosperity
of the country to his interest, or that of any
clique formed for any purpose whatever; who
could be the President Of the whole country
the East, West, North and Southland not of
a section. or ofa band of partizans; one who is
worthy to walk in the footsteps of his most illus
trous predecessors; whose page in history will
be bright and unspotted, devoid of selfish traits,
and strongly marked by patriotism and love of our
glorious Union, and of the great and enduring
principles of equal rights.-[I"dio"opotis Old
Line Guard.
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JOHN G. CALHOUN ON SQUATTER
SOVEREIGNTY.

81 have now shown, / trust beyond controversy,
that Congress has no power whatever, to prevent
the citizens of The Southern States from emgrat-
ing with their property into the territories of the
United States, or to give an exclusive monopoly
to the North. propose now to go one step fur
Their and show that neither the inhabitants of the
territories nor their legislatures, have any such
right A very few words will be sufficient for the
purpose: for of! all the questions taken, hold
that which claims the power for them, the most
absurd If thu territories belong to the United
States-if the ownership, dominion, and sove-
reignty over them, be in the States OF this Union,
then neither the inhabitants of the territories,
their legislatures, exercise any power but
what is subordinate to them; but if the contrary
could be shown, which | hold to be Impossible, it
would be subject to the restrictions, to which I
have shown the power Of Congress is; and for the
same reason, whatever power they may hold,
would, as in the case supposed, be subordinate to
the Constitution, and controlled by the nature and
character of our political institutions. But if the
reverse be true-if the dominion and sovereignty
over the territories be in their inhabitants, instead
of the United States, they would indeed, in that
case have the exclusive and absolute power of
governing them, and might exclude whom they
pleased, and what they pleased. But in that case
States, the moment we required them and permit
ted them to be inhabited The first haf dozen OF
squatters, would become the sovereigns with full
dominion and sovereignty over Them and the con-
quered people of New Mexico and California,
would become the sovereigns of the country, as
soon as they became the territories of the United
States vested with the full right of excluding even
their conquerors. - Works..:cf Calhoun, Vol. w.
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TO BUILDERS.

Proposals will be received by the undersigned be-
tween the 18th and 18th of September instant for the
erection of Banking House in this The general
dimensions of the building will be so feet front by
feet deep for one story and 80 feet deep for I'd and Sd
stories Iron front to first story and balconies front
windows.
The Plans and Specifications be seen between
J. J. BLACKWOOD,
7. H. BREM,
Sept 4, 1860. COMMITTEE
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COMMON SENsE.-Albert Pike, of Arkansas
in giving the reasons for his support of Breckin
ridge and Lane, says:

COMMON SENsE-Albert Pike, of Arkansas
in giving the reasons for his support of Breckin
| ridge and Lane, says:
1 was for many years a Wing, and afterward an
| American; and | am not ashamed of having been
either. Looking back along the path of my life |
see many things to regret, much done that could
wish had been left undone, much omitted that l
could wish had been performed. If my motives
are impugned and unworthy ones sought to be as.
signed for my present action, | shall remain en-
tirely silent; for l am less than nothing in this
present great exigeney Of the country, and the val
ue of what have written does not at all depend
on the motives that actuate the writer.
Only four years since, John G. Breckenridge
was nominated by reclamation for the Vice Prcsi-
dcncy, and his whole party received that nomina-
ton with singular gladness and enthusiasm. In
the Ashland district, in which the great Wing
leader had his home, the young Bayard of Democ:
fore then met the Wig aay, b6efore that great
party had been taught elsewhere to lower its crest
and he had conquered-and, what to his
honor, had gained the esteem and admiration of
his opponents Kentucky has lately had no hon
ors to bestow that she has not thought hin, the
worthiest to bear. None anywhere reviled him,
and few men, at any time, so united and DESCRIBED
the good opinions Of their countrymen.
If the theory of Ssuatter Sovereignty should be
established as an accurate exposition of the Con-
stitution, and the settled policy Of the country
it will be idle for the South to expect any future
addition to the number of slave States. Let this
be the settled policy, and it will needs have great
aud often controlling influence upon the action Of
the South in regard to many matters of national
concern-wil greatly sway it in the decision as to
peace and war, and SO, perhaps, imperil the nation
al honor; as to the acquisition of new territory,
the creation of Territorial Governments, expcndi-
lures for the Territories, extnguishment of Indian
titles, the authorizing Territories to take steps to
become States. Continually the slavery question
will obtrude itself into Congress; and it will be
found, as in like it always has been found,
that men cannot avoid blinking it, nor get lion
out of their path by shutting their eyes, and trying
to convince themselves that he is no longer there.
There can be no Nom Intervention By Congress,
without Non-Intervention by the Territorial Legis-
latures. The South asks for bread, and Squatter
Sovereignty offers it a stone Agitation in the
Territories will create agitation in Congress, and
the doctrine of Popular Sovereignty and the prin-
eiple of non-intervention cannot exist together.
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state Of N. Carolina, Lincoln Co.,

state Of N. Carolina, Lincoln Co.,
Court Of Pleas and Quarter Sessions July Session. 1890
Daniel Shuford Thomas Darling.
Attachment.
Whereas an attachment in the above named
returned to Court this term and also Garnsh-
ment against William Robinson; it WAS ordered by the
Court that adver tisement of the be made in the
Western Democrat for six weeks notifying the said De-
PENDANT to appear and replevy plead to said suit at
the next term nf said Cuuri he held for the County
Lincoln ut the COnrt HOnse in Lnconton on the 9Th
Monday after the 4Ih Monday in August next; otherwise
final Judgment for debt and cost will be rendered
against him.
Witness w r. Clark, Clerk of said Court at Office in
Lincolnton the End Monday in July A. D. 1850, and in
the s5th year of our independence.
25-6t W. r. CLARK G.. G..
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PERSONS afflicted with the Fever and Ague should
LETTERS CELEBRATED BlT1'ERS whose beneficieni
rnveu tUuse VINO
have been stricken down short space by this
dreadful curse, whose cheeks and meagre and
whose nights seepes and restless and whoss eyes
dim and sunken with death staring them the face this
compound must prove blessing, snatching them, it
we're, from the mouth OF the grave. None know
value until they have tested it, When all others have tailed
these Bters have restored the sufferers pristine health
Their popularity all the Western and Southern parts
should introduce them to all families.
Sold by E. Nye Huchson & Co, and by all druggists
Charlotte September a, 1860
DIR. GREENE'S OXYGENATED BITTERs.-We
are not in the habit readers aware of recon-
mending noticing the various that urged
upon the public But there occasional cases
where departure from this rule proper
above named presents Of this kind This medicine
has acquired reputation Tor the relief
liver complaint, heart burn, and all difficulties originating
proceeding from the digestive organs and, containing
alcohol, no mineral poisonous drug, Of the
safest remedial prescriptions For fuller the reader
is referred to the druggists.
From VA. Harp Esq, Editor OF the "Covington tGa)
Times'''
CovINeroN, April !, leGO.
Messrs. s. w. FowLE & Co..
Gentlemen Having derived benefit from the use OF the
OXYGENATED BI1'TERS l am glad 70 do the public
favor by recommending them. For DYSPEPSIA and its
attendant evils, consider remedy Of nesmabe value.
w. A. HARP.
Sold by Nye Hutchinson & Co.. and bv all druggists
Charlotte, September d. 1860.
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MECKLENBURG HIGH SCHOOL.
W. N. DICKEY,
JOSEPH THOMPSON.
Principals.

The First Session of this School will commence
Monday, the 10th day of September.
The Academy is situated at Big Steel Greek church.
eight miles west Of Charlotte, in healthy region Of
| country. The moral character of the community 10
good, and the temptations to vice and prodigay are
as few as in any locality in the State. ~
The principals are graduates OF Davidson College,
and having chosen teaching profession, they wiz
devote all their time and energies to the interests OF
the school Students will be received At any time and
charged from the time of entrance. Deductions for
absence made at the option of the principals.
Good board be obtained convenient the Acads-
my, at reasonable rates.
Terms per session of FIVE months, ..
English Grammar, History, &c, ....- $4,000,
The above with the Classics, ......... ... 80 90.
For further information address either of the prinei'
pals at Bloomingdae, Mecklenburg county, n. G.
Aug IA, 1860. 25-l2tPd
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MECKLENBURG HOTEL.

Nert to tie Post Office, Charlotte, ~ C.
The subscriber begs to inform the public that he is
still prepared accommodate transient and permanent
hoardsrs at the Mecklenburg Hotel He has good Sta
bles and careful Ostlers and will see that all proper
taken of the horses of those who paronize him.
He solicts share of patronage and will use every
effort to give satisfaction. JOHN DURAN
Anp. %, 1860. 3m
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SENATOR DOUGLAS NOT THE SAME EVERY.
wHERE.--Senator Douglas told our people that the
views he presented here in Norfolk were the same
he proclaimed every where
Senator Douglas and his friends dffer.-For in.
stance, We read that at late meeting at Merose
Mass, Mr. Bailey, of the Boston Herald douglas
paper made speech, which is thus reported:
mir Bailey devoted his hour tc showing that the
Douglas Democracy is the true anti slavery party
Carry out the glorious doctrine of non-nterven-
ton, and there could be no more Stare States
Mr. Bailey said he had accompanied Mr. Douglas
in his triumphant tour through Vermont, and he
kaer his antislapery uieacs."
We do not know what free-soil sentiments Mr.
Douglas gave utterance to in Vermont, but we do
know that in Illinois, he said:
"'The people of Territory can, by lawful
means, exclude slavery before it comes in as
State: and matter sehat may be the decision of
the Supreme Court on that abstract question, still
the right of the people of the Territories to make
slave Territory or free Territory, is perfect and
complete"
Nothing of this kind is to be found in the Nor
folk peech,-No.totk Argus
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MRS. WINSLOW an experienced nurse and female
physician has Soothing Syrup Tor children teehin which
greatly facilitates the OF eethng by soenng the
sure to regulate the bowels Depend upon it, mothers it
will give rest to yourselves, and relief and health your
infants. Perfectly safe in all See advertisement in
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DISSOLUTION.

The Firm of s. NJ. WITHERS 4 CO., at Davidson
College, is this day dissolved by mutual consent The
Notes and Accounts will be found in the hands of s. NJ
Wi:hers, who will be at the late stand, and will be
glad to meet any wishing to settle. The Business
must be closed. We hope friends will attend to it.
S. NJ. WITHERS.
Aug. 10, 1860. 2s-3t
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BATTLE IN MEXICO.
NEW ORLEANS, Sept

NEW URLEANS, CtpC ICUV
Dates from San Louis to the 18th Aug, report
that battle was fought at Lagos on the 10th be-
tween Miramon and Doblado. Miramon with two
thousand men tried to cut his way through, but
was surrounded by Doblado with ter thousand
men. The fight lasted five days. Miramon was
badly wounded, but finally escaped with few
cavalry. The balance Of his army was captured as
prisoners.
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Highest Cash Prices paid for BseUes and Sheep.
am still engaged in Butchering, and desire to pur-
chase Beef Cattle and Sheep, for which win pay the
highest market prices. Those having stock for sale
will find it to their advantage 10 give call In
quire at Dr. Taylors Tan Yard.
Aug. 81, 1860. 26-f J. l.. STOUT.
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VOCAL MUSIC.

Mr. W. S. SCOFIELD, experienced Teacher of
Singing Glasses offers his services to the Churches and
Congregations in Charlotte and surrounding country
All calls addressed of Mr. j. n Sco6eld Char
lotte N. c., will be promptly attended to.
Sept. 4, 1860.
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From HaRhin0f0n Gin

WASHINGTON Sept. ga consultation held here
yesterday among the most prominent friends of Mr.
Breckenridge. The subject the fusion in New
York. It is understood have been decided to fuse
in ten Breckenridge electors be substituted for ten
Douglasites the Union tcket
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WHY DOUGLAS is RUN.-Senator Chandler of
Michigan, in his speech at Newburgh told the fol-
lowing story apropos of the running of Douglas
for President by one wing of the Democratic party:
"a friend of mine the other day was anxious to
know why they persisted in running Douglas
Nobody claimed that they would elect him, and
what under heavens, said this friend of NINE
do they run him for Said |, they claim that
they are preparing him for some great race in the
future-for the sweepstakes of 1864, when they
think he will sweep the country" That reminds
me of the story Of old Engshman who had
a famous terrier puppy which he was training
He had spent great deal of time and labor upon
the animal and finally determined to exhibit his
accomplishments, and called in his son John for
that purpose. Now john said he, Il am going to
get down on all tours and play BULL and then you
will see what he will do So down the old man
got and began to below like bull at the puppy,
who forthwith sprang at him, seized him by the
nose and shook it violently, while John stood by
clapping his hands and enjoying the sport. But
the old man thought the dog vas carrying the joke
too far, for he couldn't shake him off He stop
ped his believing and cried out, Take him off,
John! Take the beast off, or he'll kill me-" %!
never mind, dad said John, never mind, dad; it
will be the making of the pup [Great laugh
teri So is this running of Douglas; dare not
say something will come of it, though do not know
what" Renewed laughter.
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VIRGINIA.-The Richmond Enquirer, in regar
to the contest in Virginia, SAYS:

VIRGINIA.-The Richmond Enquirer, in regard
to the contest in Virginia, says:
In this State the contest is undoubtedly con-
fined to the Bell and Breckenridge tickets ONLY
in few scattered localities does the Douglas tickle
make any exhibition of strength With all the
means of authentic information within our reach.
and by the most liberal calculation, we find that
Mr. Douglas cannot count an average of so sup
porters in each county of the State Such an
average would give him in all about 1900 votes
General consent has fixed the usual Democratic
majority in Virginia at about 10000 Thus sup
posing the entire Opposition vote shall be concen-
trated on John Bell-and supposing, too, that the
entire Douglas vote shall be distracted from the
Democratic ranks, the above figures would leave
the Breckenridge ticket plurality of 500 votes
But past experience has amply proved to the
wire-workers who have attempted to pledge the
Opposition men of Bell and Everett that there are
at least 5000 men among the Opposition party
who cannot be led into the support of ticket
tainted with anti-slavery. Thus the contrast be-
tween the perfectly conservative position of Breek-
inridge and Lane and the utterly obnoxious anti
slavery records of both Bell and Everett will bring
over to the former ticket about 5000 votes from
the Opposition ranks. This will give Breckin-
ridge plurality of l., 500 over Bell, and a clear
majority of 1000 over Bell and Douglas combined
Nhn al r. = u
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FOREIGN NEWS.

Cotton was firm. Breadstufs were buoyant
Provisions dull. At London wheat had slightly
advanced. .--.. @-~.-. =
+. Garibaldi had landed in Caabria, and the Gala
brians in open revolt in his favor. His forces
had met with some success,
Advices from Constantinople to the 9Th August,
state that twenty churches and two Converts were
burnt at Baalbec during the recent disturbance.
The male Christians were all murdered and the
women outraged The Turkish troops sent to
preserve order assisted in the outrages
The Musselmen population in Damascus as late
as July 9th maintained a menacing attitude
Large bodies of fanatics were parading the city
demanding the surrender of the Christians who
had sought refuge in the Citadel
LATER
ST. JOINS, Sept 5.-The Prince Albert, with
dates to the 26th, has arrived. The Great Eastern
had arrived out Parliament has adjourned until
the 18th, when it will be prorogued. A large sup
ply Of cotton bad been received from India. The
harvest in Russia is more plentiful than it has
been for years. London money market depressed
in consequence of unfavorable harvest prospects.
Napoleon had made pacific speech at Lyons
which caused an advance in French funds. The
Constitutional says the relations between France
and Austria are excellent.
Hostilities had commenced ON the soil of Naples.
The town Of Reggie has been captured by Carl
baldi and 1000 Calabrians joined his army. A
general battle with the Neapolitans was imminent.
It was rumored that French army of 100,-
900 men, with campaign materials, artillery, &C.,
had been ordered to hold themselves in readiness
to march at short notice. Napoleon had issued a
decree opening his ports for the free admission of
all kinds offoregn grain. Large orders for grain
had been sent to England, America and the Black
Sea.
LIVERPOOL, Aug. 2Sth.-The Cotton market
is quiet but steady, with average business doing
at unchanged prices.
STILL GOING AHEAD.-As an evidence of the
still increasing prosperity of our town, we may
mention the fact that there is constant inquiry
for houses, and the demand greatly exceeds the
supply. There are plenty of vacant lots eligibly
located for dwellings and business houses on which
We learn workmen will soon be employed. Our
population is constantly increasing, both by imm-
grafton and in natural way.--High Point Reporter.
ABUSE OF PUBLIC MEN.-If those who are
daily railing the President, member Of his
Cabinet, find themselves likely to exhaust their
stock Of invectives, they renew their supply
by the study Of certain productions of their prede
cessors in the same vile business In publica-
ton now before US, issued in 1900, we find Wash
ington charged with having "en,bezzled the public
money" with being "knowingiy perjured," being
ga Aypocrite," and with having ''sacr;fcea the
dearest rights Of his country" while the incum-
bent President was assailed for sharing completed
the scene Of ignonainy which Washington began"
Here is array of epithets ready made, and quite
ingenious any which now blacken the pages
of the Republican press.-Journoi Of Commerce.
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LOOK HERE.

ALL persons who have bought Boots, Shoes &C.
from BOONE l. CO, and have not raid for them, are
requested to call nj and settle their Notes and
Accounts. SAMUEL p. SMITH
Office in the COnrt House. Attorney
June g. 1860. If
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PLANK ROAD MEETING.

The Annual Meeting of the Stockholders of the West
Plank Road will be held in Charlotte on Wednes-
day the 18th of September. c. e. HENDERSON,
Aug 2s 1860 At PRIEST P Co.
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OREGoN.-The Secretary of State for Oregon
has refused to issue certificate of election to
Shield, the Democratic candidate for Congress, on
the grounds that his election was premature and
unauthorized by law
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n O T | e. f.

The subscriber having disposed Of his interest in the
CLOTHING ESTABLISHMENT owned by Messrs Full
ings, Springs Co., to MIR John NJ. Springs, member
of the firm desires to return his thanks his many
friends and the public for the very liberal patronage
they have bestowed and request that they continue
to favor the firm with their custom.
The firm of Fullings Springs Co. is well and
arorably known, that it is unnecessary say
than that it will continue to do business at the
house.
l will remain in the establishment for some time
salesman, and will be pleased to wait upon my friends.
JOHN P. HEATH.
August Is, 1860
To the Public.
1t win be by the above notice that the subscri
Der, member of the firm Of Fullings Springs Co.,
having purchased from Mr. John p Heath his interest
in the Clothing Establishment begs leave to inform the
public that the nntiring efforts win be made to
give satisfaction to the friends of the old hrm.
The style and title Of the firm will not be changed
BY the retirement Of Mr. Heath.
JOHN NJ. SPRINGS
August 81, 1860 If
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FLooD IN SPAIN-The extraordinary wealth
er of the present year seems to be confined to no
particular region of the world. The times are
everywhere out of joint in one way or another
On the 22d of July, terrific tempest broke over
Valencia: in Spain, at noon clear day. In two
hours time the river Turia was swollen to a tor
rent, and overAowed, drowning number of unfor-
tunate women who were washing clothes on its
banks, so brief was the notice given, and so tre-
mendous the body of water which fell. After two
hours Of wind and rain, the sky suddenly cleared,
and the temperature fell several degrees, the day
continuing clear and cool until night.
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The total amount Of cotton sold in the Colum-
bia market from the first of September, 1859, to
the hrst OF September, 1860, was 40, 0ss bales,