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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-10-02

Rs~ The Douglas party in New York having
refused to fuse cooperate with the Breckenridge
party in effort to prevent Lincoln from getting
the State, it appears that fusion ticket has been
formed by some national men and is called the
Peoples Ticket 1t is stated that there are seven
Breckenridge men on 1.-THE balance are Bell
and Douglas men.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-10-02

PUBLIC MEETINGS-Several public meetings have
been held recently and Vigilance Committees appointed
That Is right. In another column publish the pro-
ceedngs of meeting of citizens of Lincoln and CASTOR
counties There is disunion in these movements
they are participated in by patriotic of both par
ueS actuated by sense of duty, and who deem them
selves their families, their interests, and their rights
III uanSer. Ihey are not frightened by the silly and
threadhare cry of dSunon, but they intend to guard
their interests from the horrible schemes of fanatics
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-10-02

Bss~ Our Douglas neighbour, the Bogus "Demo-
crat, in reply to our question why it does not d-
rect some of its assaults against the Bell party,
says that it is we'll known that he fought the know
nothing party with "uncompromising hostility
That may be-we do not doubt it-but we are
sorry to say he does not show any of that "hosti-
ity' now, for over two years past has he evin-
ced much opposition to the know-nothing party,
Or present to its successors, the Bell and Ever
EFT party. The difficulty is, he did not hold out
to the end.
The common alluson to the fact that some
who were know nothings are now acting with the
democratic party, proves nothing against the IN
tegrity of that party. The democratic party is
striving to convince all oppostonists of the error
of their ways, whether know-nothings or Douglas
men, and We are cratifed to know that it has been
Successful, and that many good and patriotic men
have and taking position with us in our efforts
to maintain the rights of the South aud preserve
Constitutional Union.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-10-02

MT douglas holds that has arisen under its
ursdcon with regard the legislation ola Territory
on" whsh Sueh case does arise he WILL readily as
e can tha' oe norced, aye even to the operative
r"qmSon by the government of the forces thereof the
army the navy Se-Dougids Demoerat
That is what You say. Now let rs see what Mr.
Douglas sayS-let us see whether he is willing to abide
by the decision OF the Supreme Court In his debate
with Mr. Lincoln in 1858, Mr. Douglas said:
at matters not ,ehat reg the Supreme Cour, ~ L.
after decide as to The abstract question lcbefbsr y
'aoy may go into Terrifory under the (Totts
the people haze The ia'.fui means introduce or 49,
IT, as they please"
This don't indicate willingness to abide by the de-
eision of the Supreme Court, does i'll
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-10-02

Or any other Southern city.
NOTICE =!

Having sold our entire stock of Furniture, &c, to
ROBT. F. DAVIDSON who, together with his Brother,
ness at our old stand under the firm of DAVIDSON
BROTHER, we cordially commend them to our friends
and customers who may wish anything in that way
and hope they will extend to them a patronage as
liberal have heretofore received at their hands
... ..s....,. .l--.. j. NJ. SANDERS co.
Charlotte, Oct. 9, 1860. 32-tf
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-10-02
LooK TO THE RECORD.

While the Bell and Douglas men (and especial
fly the Douglas organ in this place. are trying
to fix disunionism upon the supportes of Breckin,
ridge, it would be we'll for them to look at the
cord and who first talked about disunion in the
event of Black Republican being elected Presi-
dent -z
"At democratic meeting called to ratify the
nominations of Mr. Buchanan and Mr. Breckin-
ridge in Washington City, June 7tA, 1856, MI
Douglas said: --
"This Union was made through the Constitution
and cannot survive for single day the obligations
of that instrument. =. X -.
Can this Union be preserved in the hands of a
political party whose principle of action is hostility
on the part of one-half of the States against the
rights and institutions of the other half of this
Union? Can sectional strife, sectional animosity,
and sectional warfare, produce that fraternal feel
ing and brotherly love which is essential to pre-
serve the Republic as our fathers made it? No
less than the integrity Of the Constitution the pre-
servation and perpetuty of the Union depend upon
the result of this election"
Mr. Douglas then thought that the election of
Fremont would cause dissolution.
But how is John Bell on this subject. In 1850
he spoke as follows: ... SIN E
''The question is not whether these States shall
continue united according 10 the letter or the cove
nant by which they bound together. 1t is,
whether they shall continue to be united in heart;
it is whether they shall continue to be practically
and sufficiently cooperative in carrying out the
great ends of the association. The question is
whether mutual trust and confidence shall continue
to animate and encourage mutual efforts, in pro-
noting and multiplying common benefits; Or
whether mutual hatred and distrust shall step in
to check all progress to distract and confoand all
joint endeavors for the common welfare in fine,
entail upon the country all the evils Of endless
discord. That is the question. And, when you
present that issue to me, say, give me separation,
give me disunion give me anything in preference
to union sustained only by power, by constitu-
tonal and legal ties without reciprocal trust and
confidence. If our future is to be of
eternal discord, of angry elimination and recrim-
ination, give rather separation with all its con-
sequences. If am to be at peace, let it be peace
in reality; if am to be at war let me know it at
once, that I may put my house in order, and be
ready to meet the consequences. x Ter'ain-
ate this suspense, which is more intolerable than
an open rupture"
1t seems to us that it would be we'll for the Bell
and Douglas men to clear their skirts of dis
union tendencies before they charge it upon the
of Breckenridge.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-10-02
NOTICE.

Having qualified Administrator of the estate of
c. w Hammarskod, decd will expose to public sale
county, Friday the 10th Of October 1850, the follow
ing nronertY. viz. IL
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-10-02

ANOTHER Hickory POLE.-The Democrats of
Court House.. on Wednesday evening last. 1t
was furnished by Mr. a. A. Kennedy, and is 95
feet long. An effort to raise it commenced
in the afternoon, but not being perfectly prepared
it was not elevated and set to its place until late in
the night. Some -four democratic friends deserve
praise for the energy cvinced in determination
to raise it before they slept, and they did do it.
So they will always be found ready to do their
DUTY in sustaining the cause Of Breckenridge and
Lane.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-10-02

FRosT.-A friend at Flint Rock p O., Cataw-
ba county, writes us that there was a heavy white
frost in that section the morning of the 18th of
September. Crops appear to be uniniured.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-10-02
Charlotte Market. Ocr l, 1860.

During the past week trade has been little more
brisk than for some time past
Very little Cotton quotations of last week
fully sustained. .-
Bacon is unchanged in price, though there is not
very large supply in market, s f-s-.
Flour is steady and in pretty fair supply.
Corn in good supply, with slight decline in price
Is to 80 cents about the highest figures.
Wheat, Neal and Oats, remain last week and
are in demand. So .- . b.. .-.t
Groceries unchanged. ...- ...
The market requires increased supply of produce
especially of eatables, for home consumption.
-YORKVILLE, Sept 26.-Cot:on dull, 10 cents stle
highest price; Corn ST., demand nlited Flour 50 rs
to So 40; Meal 95 to 81; Wheat 81 35.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-10-02

Coon NEws.-From all parts of the State we have
the most gratifying the prospects of Breck
nrldge and Lane The may be said of every State
In the South. At democratic meeting in Cuthbert.
Ga four prominent opposition gentlemen declared
Their intention to support Breckenridge as we learn
from the Columbus Times. We honestly believe that
Brcckinridge and Lane will carry every Southern State
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-10-02

"When we are assailed by "John Bell and his
party" as We are being by quondam brethren
of the Democracy, our protean ne'ghbor will have
no reason for such impotent conclusions Char
lotte Douglas Democrat. .........
You need not be afraid of being assailed by
John Bell and his party-they appreciate your eff
forts to disorganize the democratic party too much
to wish you harm. Your present shape, neg hbor
is entirely satisfactory to them-you have changed
to suit their ideas.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-10-02

MEETING OF THE CONFERENCE.-The next ses-
sion of the Baptist State Convention of North
Carolina will be held in Goldsboro' commencing
the Wednesday before the LIST Sunday in Neyeln-
Der, which will be the 3lst day of October Z
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-10-02

The Democratic Mass Meeting previously APP
pointed was held in this place on Thursday last.
We had fine day and large cencourse of people
from this and the surrounding counties At the
stand, where the speaking took place, suppose
there were about 1000 persons, mostly from the
country.
Speeches made by Hon. Bedford Brown
and Hon Thos. Bragg, in the forenoon; in the
afternoon, by Hon. A NJ. Scales and E. G. Hay
wood ESQ; and at night, 10 the Public Square, by
Hon Thos Rufin, Ion. d. NJ. Barringer, and j.
a. Fox, Esq.
1t is unnecessary for to attempt to eulogize
the efforts Of these distinguished gentlemen-they
are faithful soldiers in the democratic cause who
desire their country welfare, and they spoke the
words Of wisdom, advice and warning. No demo-
crat need DC afraid to follow where they lead,
though the Bellies and Douglasics make them
selves hoarse by crying dsunion.
The friends of the Constitution and of Breckn-
ridge and Lane had a glorious time, and every
thing passed off satisfactorily.
To the Executive Committee, DR. Miller, S A
Harris, f Grier, b Rea and II S Miller, the
party is under obligations for their energy in max
ing the necessary arrangements for the occasion.
They discharged their duty we'll.
We learn that some of our opposition friends are
somewhat displeased with Mr. Rufins speech; but
it does not become them to complain after applaud
ing the speech of generolJ VI Leach few nights
ago. If they reconcile it with their con-
science to applaud Leach, they have no right to
grumble about others.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-10-02

B=as@ meeting of the Executive Conmittce of thu
M'eN'enourg Agricultural Society win be held at tn,
hoeA island Office on Monday next at 10 o'clock
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-10-02
Attention Mecklenburg Dragons !

You are hereby commanded to appear at your parade
ground at 10 o'clock Saturday the 9Th inst. armed
and equipped your laws direct for inspection and drill
By order of Capt. J. K. HARRISON.
Oct 3D. 1860. - A. j. ORR o. S.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-10-02

bSy@ We admire the candor of the editor Of the
Douglas organ in acknowledging that he did ap-
plaud Mr. 1ancey when he made speech here
and for the admission that he participated in the
dsunion movement on the 4th of July, 1859; but
we must say that his excuses for such conduct are
rather fimsy. He says he applauded Yancey be-
cause Yancey complimented Douglas, and that the
4th Of July affair in fun. Our recollection is
that Mr. Yancey not very complimentary to-
wards Mr. Douglas on that occasion-we think he
warned the people to beware of Stephen A. Doug
las-but be that as it may, he certainly did not
dwell on Douglas all the time, yet it is said our
neighbor applauded his speech throughout.
We are asked if we did not ''denounce Mr. Yam
cey for that very speech" We answer that
we did disapprove Of many of his sentiments, and
we take back nothing We then said, for we felt
justified by the tone of Mr. Yancey's remarks at
that time in condemning them; but we are free
to say that since hearing subsequent speech from
that gentleman, opinion with regard to his
aims and purposes has undergone change. He
now declares that he is disunionist-he only
wants a fair acknow ledgement of the rights of the
South, ard to obtain that and preserve the Union
he is cordially supporting -Breckinrldge and
Lane. w e must, however, relnlnu our opposition
friends that zee are not supporting Yancey now.
we are supporting Breckinridg e-Mr Yancey is
not candidate.
The idea that the 4th of July affair was in
tended as a hoax is now brought forward to ex-
cuse the Douglas men who participated in it, and
to keep Mr. Douglas from catching them when be
comes along looking for disunonists. That excuse
might do were it not for the fact that of them
"a prominent Douglas man-afterwards declared
that he fully endorsed the sentiment of the occa-
sion, and some one took the trouble to communi-
cate it to opposition paper as an earnest affair.
We are charitably disposed, but we cannot let you
off, gentlemen, in that way. When Douglas be-
gins to hang the secessionsts, you must prepare to
meet your end.
Bs- In the last issue of the Douglas Democrat
(imitating the course of the Bell papers, We find
some alusion to Mr. Clingman's letter, written to
some gentlemen in this place in 1856, one of whom
is now Douglas man. That letter was first pub
lished in the Western Democrat, Eve think we
still have the Originally aud We confident that
every Douglas man in Charlotte then approved of
the sentiments of that letter. We remember some
thing about the expressions of certain gentlemen
at that time We again remind those who live in
glass houses that they should not indulge in the
sport of throwing stones.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-10-02
Furniture !! Furniture 4! !!

Furniture !! Furniture !!
Having purchased the entire stock of FURNITURE
of j. N. SANDERS CO., and associated with my
Brother, WIN. LEE DAVIDSON, we intend to carry on
the business under the firm of .' ~
DAVIDSON & BROTHER,
In all its branches at the old stand of j. NJ SANDERS
Il CO., until the list of January next, when we expect
to open ....l-....
a 5a1eS-Roo"
In the store of DAVID PARKS Eso,-now occupied by
the Branch Bank of North Carolina.
III full Stock Of Furniture Of all Kinds,
May always be found at this establishment, And we
pledge ourselves to sell as low tue articles
CHAR EST ON
Or any other Southern city.
MR. FRANK'N. 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.-Having taken the Agency for "Fisk's Metallic
Burial Cases" they will always be kept on hand.
The Salisbury Banner, StatesviLe Express Rock
Hill Chronicle, copy mouth and send bill TO this office.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-10-02
Forge,

which has been in operation for number Of years,
and gained reputation for the excellent quality of its
products. The Water power is abundant, the Dam and
all machinery in first repair The Forge is capa-
bic of manufacturing $50 tons of Iron per annum,
which be sold in the ueighborhood uninfuenced
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-10-02

offer at private sale, on the most accommodating
terms, the following valuable property situated in
Lincoln county, N. c., in perfectly healthy country
through which the Wilmington Char. and Ruth. Rail-
road runs, viz: -...- -...
The Splng Hill Forge Tract. containing about 1000
acres of land of good soil for cultivation, and well tim
5ered furnishing abundant supply of fuel to the
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-10-02


aa- When John Bell opposed the passage of
the Kansas Nebraska act in the U. S. Senate he
said that if his constituents decided against his
course he would resign. We give his own words
as follows: .. ... ..r.
81 declare here today, that f my countrymen
10 Tennessee shall declare against my course on
this subject and that shall be ascertained to
sonable certaipty,I will not be seen in Tie Senate
a day afterwardss0s- .es s-zg s-. ess go
Did Mr. Bell keep his word? No, he did not,
although the people of Tennessee decided against
him at the ballot box. He held on to the end of
his term and until democratic Legislature elected
his successor So much for Mr. Bells disposition
to obey the will of the people.
bg> Will our Douglas neighbor pardon us for
asking him few questions? .
Do you believe that territorial Legislature has
the power or right to prohibit slavery and pre-
vent southern men from holding slaves therein
while the territorial condition remains -..
Do you not believe that persons and property
are entitled to protection in the Territories of the
United States? -
. What objection have you to the platform upon
which Breckenridge and Lane stand?
Nprry>yr 30 MUIR HoNvpNTToy -Tha novf coo
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-10-02

May always be found at this establishment. And we
pledge ourselves sell as low the articles
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-10-02

II fun Stock Of Furniture Of al n

In the store of DAVID PARKS, Eso.,-now o
the Branch Bank of North Carolina.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-03-15

DRILL TBR NATIONAL GUARD The "right wing" Of
the Seventh Regiment, National Guard had exhibition
last night at the arsenal Of Thirty fifth street
and Seventh avenue Long before the hour appointed for
the dri the space allotted for "ousider" hronged
by the fashion and beauty Of New York. The formation
was executed in true military STYLE After the command
had been delivered 70 Colonel Lefers, the batalions
column by comnanies and depoSins IN comosSes toto
line Of batte formation OF squares reducing OF square
and the oadiDgs and nrengs. The exhibition highly
frequently bestowed the Seventh preserved In al
tho man@uvres last evening. Among the distinguished
guests present were Quartermsster L w. winchester,
Captain Garland Seventy rst regiments Assistant Quar-
ermaster lAmbecr, and others. The left wing drill will
take place on Friday night, at the came place.
ALLEGED ATTrMpr MURDER THE SEVENTEENTH
wARp.-About eight o'clock last evening a man named
August Fries, German, entered the butcher store Of
Jacob Koener No 17e Ludlow street. and demanded the
amount Of bill which he alleged Koener owed him.
dispute arose between them when Fries ordered TO
leave the place. This he refused 10 do when Koener at
tempted to put him out and while doing 60 Fries drew
large knife and made thrust at Koener stabbing him
me arm, but fortunately doing but slight injury AS
., sr k0sDss had vssy .: - lSE had
NO doubt have been thrust deep into bis left breast One
Of the Seventeenth ward officers being near ran 10 the
assistance Of Koencr arrested Fries and locked him 70
answer
Two CoSvscm EscArxD FROM SING SING Two conyicts
made their escape Tuesday from Sing Sing The
Of the escaped parties are John Francis and John Doyle
alias Conner Francis is copper coored muatto, who
was sentenced August 1885, by Judge RUSSELL prison
for twelve years for burglary. Doyle Irshman
formerly was waiter At various hotels in this city. BE
was sentenced little year ago for two years for
stealing gold watch and some money belonging TO .
boarder where he was employed. Both were in the
quarry gang and the superstition that they managed
dodge unobseved out Of the yard and through the aid
Of outside aocompoes got out Of the way before being
detected.
FIRE IN ATTORNEY SrRExr.-Shortly before one O'Clock
yesterday afternoon Ore broke third floor Of
the hobby horse and wooden ware mandatory OF B.
Norhrup, in the OF Nos 54 and So Attorney street
The IRE, Ia supposed, was caused by back draft The
fremen exnguished the fire before Il extended beyond
the building in which IL started The damage the stock
and machinery, by fire and water, amounted 70 about
800 Insured for 81 600 In the ST. Nicholas, and $500
in the Hamilton Fire Insurance Company The building
IL owned by the LOWS estate. damaged about $500,
and insured 80
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-03-15

ALBANY, March Il, 1850.
mo Proxy A for the benefit OF ben evosent societies,
-, hy nnansus conssaa reported mp'cse. Several
pepdmsnss wsse made, - suggested BY Or. Brigham
the pars OF the American b bio Society and Rev. DR..
Try oulAe part Of the Mssismvy Society Of the kesho-
4 Episcopal church, who wers heard b fore the con-
Mee on tuesday Afternoon.
M bill tolag ral,resds, Pea ed BY The Assembly
. taken up.
~ srxsoxs freo) r,oved 10 recon- nit the bill 70
tcommietee
We naasa was opposed by lfessrs. flcro, 7. r. 4ar
Y, Eel, Hammond and rrossor. an, suppor'eu ~
Connolly, Sessions, lawrence and panoh-
he bill wss lost by the following vote
yss-Mevsrv. Abel Blood, Calvin, Connolly 0sr0n ~
art Bi.lhnarc, Kelly, Lswreaco xannerro, J. ~ ApAv'
On Sspg<0Ee and Rpsnca-lA
Ays-xessra Rel. Ftero, Cos, Hammond, Aefch ~.
hen. McGrsw. Montgomery, Annroe p. Arrphr, RI -
hamscy, kcemond, Robins M Truman and WarncA III.
ir SE1oss moved 10 limit the operation Of the bli 20
I'm Of Shree years, and debate followed hh motion.
ne Sspe6e took the railroad toll bi bu. tie
sntfee rrp7rfcd progress
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-03-15
Police Intsllfgencc.

MINOR lTExs Emily Meyers, who was arrested On >
charge Of keeping dscrecry house. swndicd out OF
seventy dollars by couple Il Tombs akinners An cx-
policeman known a. English B u sasd 10 have got ths
lion share Of the spoih; arrest Edward hclaugh
lin arrested charge a. burglaEocsy entering the
dwelling house Of John Rcfe leo kottstross and steal
ing ihererom sixty doass worth Of property Edward
sekr owles ged the and WAS comnsfed For risi
James Conners brought before Alder Barry, ACT
ing nag;strate 1t the Lower Police Court charge OF
e.sns twenty Eight dollars worth Of dry goods from the
store Of Daniel r. Avery, Of No 800 Broa way. rbe