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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-07-10
A LIST OF LETTERS

Remaining in the Post Office, at Charlotte, N. c., June
30th, 1860:
Miss A Alexander ?, John 0 Alexander, mrs S
Alexander mrs Alexander George Alexander, Nancy J
Alexander U G. Alexander Ace Alexander, John NJ
Alexander, W Alexander, David Alexander, John
Alexander, w Ames, Conrad Anders, miss NJ Ar
mour, Daniel Armstrong, Dr. Atwood, David
Amber.
Mrs Susan Baker, r H Lee Berryhll 2, John Barker
Messrs Boon Deal, L Bowman, VIM Brown, R
Balm Jas q Burr w d Burkley Il Barger John "
Bowen, miss NJ Brown.
D T Chilsen, Cochrane 2, ] G Cowper 2, W "
Clark, II Ceser, Saml Cowell, Thos Chain, John
Cochran, miss Sarah Camp, E, P Cochran, miss Rachel
Cook, miss Eliza Coale, G NJ Chambern, Joseph Cath
| ey, John II Creakman.
Laurens Duffy, John Dosen, L & R Dearmond, II
Devine, G F Davidson, G Dickson.
Absolem Edwards George Elliot.
Miss Mary Foster, " II Foster, B Fawcete ?, P c
Flanagan John Foster, W Foard, S Freeman,
E S Freeman.
Mrs Cornela CASTOR, Henry Gundry T H Griffin, D
a Glosbeury, A NJ Garoutte 2, James Gwyn, Thos
Griffin Franklin Glenn, Mrs Bette Graham, John Gill
ford, D S Glenn, miss Sarah A Gault.
w IIagans, John Harrel, Hearburger W Hill
Martha Hunter 2 John Hudson, mrs Ann Henderson,
Harmon, + Harry, Houston Laney, w Hoyle,
George Hooper miss Mary HutchiSon, Eugene
Hough, George Hof 3, 7 Hudgins . w A Hammer
T IJewctt, j II Howell A Hoppe, Alex Hood, A Her
n"n, Il Hartman. J n Ingram
7 ! Johnston, NJ Johnston, James, Elisha Jones,
Johston 4 Lewis.
John Kerr Tho Knight, John Kerr, Kamera &
Flag. John T King ,, George Knox
VI II Lane, Sengilten Lacy, Frances Licrena, Lv-
Hgton, Cicero Lewis, Lenard Prof LOOMS.
McEheney, l. 4 Montgomery, VIM Means, c
Monroe, \ Mckinny, Maupin 4 Hart, Ransom Myres
messrs w & Marshall, Henry Mcconnell, miss
Nancy Moore, J McCarty & Co, Weldon II Miller,
Maon, e c McMurray, MuuryIer, hurry, \
Mckirkland, Patk Mclaughlin, Memmert, james
McCue, john McRore & Co.
Newson, G Nox, Nichols, Nichols, N
Nathans. DR. T Newton, Sndy Neal, J S Nichols.
W Palmer, Pigott, John Perry 2 Jennie Pet
erson, Z FARTHER, John Pennington, r Penglase.
Quinn.
W L Silas Rea Rhyme VIM Reid. miss Cald-
well Rankin, Pache Reid, NJ Refill, Or Henry w
Ilobortson, Col Robertson, " II Rockwell =, G T
Reeves, Andrew Russell, Ii Roberts, Jacob Rine.
Rev Shotwell = mrs NJ A GStewart, miss Mary
Smith, n Sherre c NJ Smith, } y Stewart, jaime: w
Stewart, W Stubs, Solomon Settord. Sugar Creek
tDiv), II Stephens. Susan Springs Scachrist,
Smith, Slit, II Shelby.
Thatcher Tay Tor. John Taylor, J Taylor.
a Waugh, Mary Golentnel Yolenine.
Mrs NJ Walker, Jos Wiskns, Williams, +
Wise, Rev George Wetmore, VIM Woddau, S
Wcntze, John Wolf, miss Mary Wallace, John Wal
ton, G Williams, Col w NJ Walton. Robt Welch,
Henry 4 Whiting, Torrance Williams, ThOs r Waring,
Mary White, miss Emmer Wolf Austin Welch John A
White, Wilson, c Wilson, J Womack, Stephen
Wilson, miss \ H Wallace.
Persons calling for any of the above letters will
please say they adretised
F. NJ. ROSS, P. NJ.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-07-10
Charlotte Market, July 8, 1860

CoTToN-None offering. 1t would bring about %
to 10.
CoRN-S5 to 80 cts per bushel The market pretty
well supplied.
BACON is in demand at IL cts, hog round
Wheat new, brings 81 so to 81 40 for white
Red 81 &c to 81 25.
FLOUR, new. IS % for superior family. Superfne
to extra So to 50 I23
Chickens p to l5-Eggs 1o-Butter l23 tolls. Beef
cattle in demand.
But very little trade of any kind going dur
ing the past week.
CHARLESTON, July Cotton g. to III. Sales OF
1900 bales.
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Candidates for Sheriff.

We requested to announce JAMES Wallace
as candidate for Sheriff of Mecklenburg county at the
ensuing election.
We are requested to announce ROBERT II. MAN
WELL, as a candidate for Sheriff OF Meckleuburg
ty at the ensuing election.
We are requested to announce ALLEN II. BROWN
as a candidate for Sheriff OF Mecklenburg county; at
the ensuing election.
We are requested to announce W w. GRIER as
candidate for Sheriff of Mecklenbnrg County.
We requested to announce SAML \. HARRIS
as a candidate for Sheriff of Mecklenburg county.
We requested to announce WILLIAM
MAXWELL, Esq, as a candidate for Sheriff Of Meek
lenburg county Election first Thursday in August next
We are requested to announce r. NJ. WHITE
candidate for Sheriff of Mecklenburg county at the
ensuing election.
We are requested to announce JOAB P. SMITH rs
a candidate for Sheriff of Meckenburg county.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-07-10
AN AWFUL WARNING.-The Baltimore Clipper

AN AWFUL WARNING.-The Baltimore Clipper
of June lst has the following:
We heard yesterday, from an entirely satisfac-
tory and responsible source, the particulars of an
occurrence which can only be looked upon as an
instance of Divine rebuke for taking the name of
the Almighty in justification of fasehood We
alton of the parties, who respectable persons,
residing in the Southwestern section of the CITY.
1t appears that few days since the aunt of a
young girl about seventeen years of age, accused
her of having been guilty of some misconduct,
which she positively denied and on being again
accused. she called upon God to strike her blind,
if she was not telling the truth. In a moment af-
ter, according to her own statement film seemed
to pass over her eyes, and in the course of FIVE
minutes she was totally blind, and has continued
SO ever since The afflicted victim of her own i'm
piety, confessed that she called upon her Maker to
Justify her in what was falsehood
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-07-10
SUPREME COURT OPINIONS.

By PEARSON, c. j. In Miller Hines, from
New Hanover, declaring that there is error !;
in MeEachn McEachn from Richmond, affirm
ing the Judgment; in Freshwater Baker, from
New Hanover, declaring there is no error in the
order appealed from; in Bank Of Fayetteville V
Squirting, from New Hanover, order reversed and
petition dismissed.
BY BATTLE, J. In dem dem Everitt Dock
cry, from Richmond judg ment reversed and venire
de novo; in Viii, Char q Ruth Railroad Co. V
Thompson, from Robson, affirming the Judgment;
in same McRae, from Robson, affirming the
Judgment; i'll Snuggs Stone, from Stanly, affirm
in" the judgment.
BY MANLY, j. In Boyle n. G. Insurance Co,
from Washington, affirming the Judgment in
Branch Campbell, from Harnett, affirming the
Judgment; in Patterson McCrummen, in equity
from Cumberland, overriding demurrer with costs;
in Bawinger Andrews, in equity from Montgom-
cry, demurrer sustained, ana bill dismissed with
costs.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-07-10
At the Sign of the Golden Paddock will


be found at ali times large and well selected Stock
of Guns Pistols, Pow der horns, PowdertaskS, Pow
der. Shot, Lead; French and American window Glass;
Putty: large stock Of English and American Iron;
Cast Steel German steel Blister STEEL Plough steel,
Spring Steel Nails of all kinds, hemp and MANILA Rope;
Anchor Brand Boiling Cloths Mill Screws; Mill Picks;
Spike Hammers Stone Hammers Double and Single
Blocks also large Stock of Cornices, Curtain Bands
Curtain Pins Picture-Cor and Tassels, &c.
COCHRANE & SAMPLE.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-07-10
Tools, Tools. Tools,

at the Sign Of the GoIden Pad-Lock,
good supply of Tools, consisting of circular, mill,
cross-cut, tenon, hand, ripper, back and compass
Saws: bench and moulding Planes lathing, shing-
ling and broad Hatches; Hammers beyel and steel
Squares; Drawing Knives; Braces and Bits; Augcrs;
GimletS Chissels brick and plastering Trowe Screw
Plates SawSets; Spoke-Shayes Files; Rasps; Pocket
Rules Guagc-Rods; spirit and pocket Levels; Boring
Machines, &c.
COCHRANE & SAMPLE.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-07-10
Valuable Land for Sale.

BY virtue of Decree from the Court of Equity for
the County of Lincoln will offer for sale the 10th
of Sept; 1860, tract or body Of land containing
5000 acres Lceper's Greek. Said tract has upon it
good Westinghouse and all other necessary buildings
The creek passes for mile through the farm embrace
ing upwards of 100 acres of fine bottom and meadow
land On the premises also Grist mill, Sawmill
and Forge for making Iron. The Wilmington, Char
lOtte Rutherford Railroad passes through the tract
The above tract will be DIVIDED, if desired, suit
purchasers. AT the time and place will sell
that valuable Cotton farm known the sides Place"
containing 377 acres, lying Lceper's and kilans
Greeks, having upon it good Clubhouse and Cotton
Press.
At the time vii! be sold all of the household
furniture and other property.
JAMES F. JOHNSTON,
July 3, 1860. l2t Commissioner.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-07-10
Agricultural implements,

at the Sign of the Golden Pad-Lock,
large supply of the above consisting of Thompson
celebrated Poughs; also, CornSheers Straw Cutters;
Shoves; Spades; Hay and Forks best caststeel
Axes; Picks, MattockS, Grubbrg Hoes, Wedding Hoes,
Trace Chains, Log Chains Wagon Chains, Garden
Hoes. Rakes, Hedge Shears, Pruning Shears, Pruning
and Budding Knives, &c, sc.
COCHRAEE A. SAMPLE
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-07-10

Rssy- An esteemed correspondent, writing from
Smithfeld, Johnston county, says: 'Brecknridge
and Lane undoubtedly the peoples choice, but
political managers are making efforts to enforce a
Douglas ticket on the voters of n. g."
That is Breckenridge and Lane the
choice Of North Carolina-the clear choice, polit-
cal managers to the contrary Notwithstanding.
There is no use in trying to sur it over. Brock
inrdge and Lane form the strongest ticket in the
field anywhere, or upon any ground. They are
stronger in themselves than any other. They are
stronger in their principles, and they are backed
directly by the sure Democratic States and stand
the best chance for the doubtful ones The game
of brag and management won't pay Whining
ton .IOnInnI
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-07-10
Carriage Materials.
at the Sign Of The Golden Pod-Lot

al ne Sign q The G0Iaen I0d-Lock.
large Stock ofthe above consisting Of Springs Axles,
Oval Iron. Hubs, Bows, Rims, Buggy Poles, Buggy
Shafts, SFokes, Patent and Enameied Leather Enam-
cile Cloth, OIL Carpet, Carriage Bolts, Brass and Sill
ser Bands: Silver Moulding, Laces, Tassels, Turned
Sticks, Saddle and Lining Nails, SC, sc.
COCHRANE & SAMPLE.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-07-10

TIE TAX ON NEGRoEs.-The Pool party is
striving to make the people believe that slave prop
ery does not pay its fair proportion Of the taxes.
To show that the opposition deceving the peo-
pie in regard to this matter, we refer the reader
to the following extract copied from article in
the Salisbury Banner, giving account of Mr.
Fishers speech in Salisbury the other day:
I" And now continued AIr Fisher are white and
black-tree and slave-taxed alike as the ad valo-
rem party say? Let US see:
Slaves are taxed from II to SIS years, men
and women
White persons taxed from p to 45-24
years, men only.
Take so white persons and so slaves, to see the
difference. Let them be women and men of both
coOrs.
The 90 whites pay in "A years, their
fill tar time, $500
The 30 blacks pay in So years, their
fuH tuc time, 1920
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-07-10
The Presidential Election.

We have rarely been disappointed in our pre-
dictiUns and calculations made within the past
sixteen years, during the several canvasses for
President and Vice President of the United States
as to the general result Of the election and votes
Of States. We will venture now to predict the
election Of Breckenridge and Lane by the Electo
raj College, without going into the House of Re
prescntativcs as is generally believed must be done
in order to arrive at d result
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-07-10


RATIFICATION MEErlNG.-The Wilmington Journal of
the 9th says:
Notwithstanding the oppressive heat of the wealth
gOodv number of our Democratic citizens assem-
hled at the Court House Tuesday night ratfy the
nomination of Breckenridge and Lane The speech of
Mr. Ashe like all his speeches, directly the point
and was warmly received by his auditors. Mr. j. A
Wright made his maiden speech and acquitted himself
in style that would have done honor the most en-
Perienced political speaker His ideas and
distinct, and the language in which he expressed them
was elegant and forcible.'
The following resolusions passed by the meet
ing:
Resolved, That cordially endorse the action of
the majority of the North Carolina delegation to the
National Convention which assembled at Charleston,
and subsequently met, pursuant to djounment in the
city of Baltimore believing that such action was in
accordance with principle, and such demanded
by regard the best interest and rights of the whole
country.
Resolved, That to John c. Breckenridge of Kentucky
and Joseph Lane of Oregon the candidates of the Ma
uona Democratic party for the offices of President and
Vice President of the United States pledge firm
est and most unwavering support, regarding them
national men, true patriots and pure Democrats
Resolved, That worthy and able Governor, John
". Ellis will give warm and hearty support the
approaching election the first Thursday in August
Mr. Wrights speech was to the point, and hope to
hear from him again during the canvass.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-07-10
1El2KE YOUR RETURNS.

will attend at the Court House in Charlotte, at the
Cannon School Office on SATURDAY of each week
during the month of July for the purpose of taking the
Tax Returns for said Beat. All those concerned will
take notice and save double tax
July 3. 1860. J. p. ROSS, J. p.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-07-10

EVERY SUMNER the demand tor TIosteer's CeIeba.
ted Stomach Buffers increase Ii found be the only
certain preservation OF bodily strength during period when
the atmosphere is calculated induce feeling OF assude
and indigestion. The OF Diahua, and DysCn
terry potent influence Innume able persons,
this preparation that they have been swept away the
harvest OF death. The Bters is recommended by the best
physicians in the land This is The best evidence OF It's real
value, because, general thing, they will speak
word favor OF advertised preparations They have been
compelled to acknowledge the claims OF the Bers upon the
community
Sold by E. Nye Hutchinson Co.. and by all druggists.
July 1850.
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& SAMPLE.
BlackSmiih'S Tools.

at the Sign Of the Golden Pdd-Lock,
good supply consisting of Anvils; Bellows; Solid
Box Vices; hand and sledge Hammers Stocks and Dies
longs ButtreSses, Rasps, Files and good supply OF
Horse Nails, Horse and Mule Shoes at low prices.
COCIRANE & SAMPLE.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-07-10
From the Charleston Courier
PROGNOSTICATION

A friend who has been remarkably accurate and
successful in his estimates and speculations in add
vance of the three last Presidential elections
muncates for the Courier the following estimates
of the pending contest:
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On slaves $500 morea:

Aud yet we hear it said that the slave pays no
more than the white nfan-that he is taxed ONLY
white persons-when in fact the slave pays more
than three times much, and is taxed both as
person and property-both men and women
healthy and sick, valuable and worthless
*There appeared to be in the figures as pub
lished in the Banner, and have changed them to
make them work out according TO the statement
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-07-10

GEN. HoUsToN.-A Texas paper says of Gen
Sam Houston that he looks in feeble health and
the wreck of what was but few years ago vigor
and strength. He now goes upon crutch, be-
cause of ameness in of his.ancles, the effect OF
wound received at San Jacinto
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-07-10

THE GREAT CURE FOR DYSPEPSIA.-One OF
The most terrible evils IN the community the Widespread
prevalence OF Dyspepsia 1t is be found almost every
family land, and thousands suffering from what
they believe be ailments OF The head the heart the chest
the liver Bowels, which reality but symptoms and
the results of the presence OF DYSPEPSIA So many forms
does this dire arrangement OF The animal functions assume
that thousand different might be cited in which the
complicated combination OF systems is entirely different
Probably the Efficient REMEDIAL known the
Oxygenated Bttefs prepared by :. W. Fowle Co., Bos
0u We have seen tiers from individuals whose charac
ter and position society enle Them confidence, and
the article has been approved by of most eminent
professin nal men, Boston Traveller
Sold BY f Nye HuchisOn e. Co., and BY all druggists
Ii
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-07-10

RAILROAD MEETING.-The proceedn gs of last
Saturdays meeting may be found in another
column. We are much gratifed at the enthusiasm
and unanimity Of feeling which prevailed.
There is no doubt but that Lancaster will raise
S2U0, 000 and more if necessary, for road from
the n. L. r. r. to Charlotte = lancaster Ledqer.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-07-10

ATLANTIC AND North CAROLINA RAILROAD
The annual meeting Of the Stockholders Of the
above road was held in Newbern on the 18th.
The earnings Of the road, over and above the
OF eratng expenses for the year, has been some
thing over $4,000,
\ resolution to appoint Committee of three to
attend the annual meeting of the Stockholders of
tie n. G. Railroad for the purpose of securing the
cooperation Of that Company for the establishment
OF line of steamers between the eligible point
on the Atlantic 4 n. C. Railroad and New York
or some other point, was adopted.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-07-10

How THE SOUTHERN SENATORS STAND-We
were Informed on yesterday, by distinguished
Democrat of this State, just returned from W ash
ington, that all the Southern Senators, save two,
will probably support Breckenridge and Lane
Augustd DcSb0fch
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-07-10
THE SOLOMON HALL WILL CASE.

This case was taken up Wednesday, of last
week and in al probability will not be disposed Of
till hur>day The examination Of witnesses
cupicd four days of the court, and the pleading
commenced Monday 1t is not our present pur-
pose to report the case but to offer refec-
tons upon its merits incidentally the decision Of
the suit may be calculated to effect Southern
Institution, at this time needing all the strength
which it is possible to give it. Solomon Hall in
his lifetime made a will bequeathing most Of his
property including about one hundred slaves to
Mrs Nicely, an only child then single. Afterwards
the daughter married against the appreciation Of her
father, whereupon Mr. Hall, who it has been pretty
well proven not of sound mind, made anoth-
or will freeing all his slaves and with the exception
ola few inconSiderabe legaceS, appropriated all
his remaining property to their for colonial
ton in some free State. Mrs Nicely brought suit
to set aside tie last will aud establish she first.
Now what wish to say is, the freeing of
slaves in Il Southern State is fraught with great
danger to the peace and security Of the white in
habitants, and although there is statute law in
North Carolina in force against it, sound poll
cy is opposed to it-and whenever it can be pre-
vented we held that slaves should not be set free
in Southern State 1t is the best thing in the
world to render the blacks dissatisfied who continue
in bondage, to incite to instruction and all the
attendant evils Besides the negro is not benefit
ted by freedom The only civilization which the
black has received, or can receive, is in a
State of vassaage 1t was vassalage that has
made the slaves Of the South what they in the
scale Of civilization-that has elevated them
much above the color in Africa, where gross igno-
rance, rrelgion, superstition, and savage barbara
ty abound
We have and we'll know the condition of
emancipaed slaves and runaways in the tree-States
they are degraded and wretched; the outcast the
dregs of Gods creatures-the despiscd and abused
of the human understandable Etprc&s 9Th inst.
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NOTICE..

The undersigned, having determined to locate in
Charlotte, offers his services to the public Architect
Builder Any work entrusted to him will receive
his personal attention aud will be faithfully executed
Terms moderate.
J. n. SCOFIELD Agt.
July s. 1860 3m-pd.
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LOOK HERE!

ALL persons who have bought Boots, Shoes &c,
from BOONE & Co, and ave not pad for them, are
requested to call and settle their Notes and
Accounts. SAMUEL. P SMITH,
Office in the Court House. Attorney
June 5, 1860 IF
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-07-10

ORsoN HYDE ON PoI1GAMY.-The Deseret
News Of May 9th, contains communication from
Elder Hyde in relation to the Congressional bill
for the punishment of poygamy. He says:
'What terrible fix some of our priestly mem
bers of Congress will be in when they die and are
carried by angels to Abraham's bosom. Abraham,
Of course, is their father and when they get home
his bosom and find Sarah leaning on one arm
and Hagar the other, being in such close prox-
unity to and mixed up with polygamy they
may begin to tell the old gentleman Of his errors,
his corruption and wickedness The old father
won't stand this but administer to them good
thrashing telling them to keep their noses clean
aud mind their own business He will most like
ly, regard all such iligitmate children; for, if
they his legitimate children, they would do
lhe work Of Abraham; and one portion of his work
to take unto himself more than one wife,
Thereupon the editor of the News says it is not
a supposaLle that any member of Congress
who tavcrs the bill vii! he carried into Abfa-
ham, bosom.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-07-10

FITZPATRICK FOR BRECKINRIDGE.-The Ala
bama Baltimore delegation passed through this
city on yesterday, on their way home We learned
from members oI'the delegation that Mr. Fitzpatrick
who declined running the Douglas ticket, is
now in favor Of MIR Breckinridse -4~yasto
DjSOUtcb