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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-05-22
For the Western Democrat
ANSON AND UNION SENATORIAL
CONVENTION.

Pursuant to CALL the Democracy of the Senate
rial district composed of Arson and Union, met in
Convention at Meadow Branch Church IN Union
county, on Saturday the 18th inst. Both counties
pretty fully represented in person or by proxy
On motion, Col. Joseph White OF Anson was
called to the chair, and Messrs j. F. Hough of
Union and W. Fl. Kirby of Arson, requested to
act as Secretaries. The chairman on taking his
seat explained the object of the meeting in few
pertinent remarks thanking the delegates for their
partiaty, and urging a free interchange of opin-
ion and unity of action.
On motion of delegate from Union, the chair
man appointed the following gentlemen commit
tee resolutions, viz: w. l.. Ledbetter and r. L.
Benne: of Arson, and j. M. Davis, j. Lee, and
A. f. Stevens of Union. During the absence of
the committee, Messrs Rushing, Ashcraft, Lee,
Crawford and Bennett addressed the convention
briefly, but with evident good effect
The committee on business having returned,
their chairman, W. l. Ledbetter, in few explain
atory remarks, submitted the following resolutions,
which were unanimously adopted:
Resolved, lst, That We approve of the Admin
istration of worthy chief magistrate, James
Buchanan.
End, That having entire confidence in the in
tegrity and sound democracy of John w. Ellis, we
hail with delight his denomination for the office Of
Governor of North Carolina.
Sd, That in the present excited condition of ma
tional affairs deem it inexpedient to disturb any
of the existing compromises of our State Consttu-
ton.
4th, That we recommend to the people of this
Senatorial District Dr. JAS. j. Williams of Union,
as suitable man to represent them in the next
Legislature
5th, That we will use every honest endeavor to
elect our candidates-county, State and national.
On motion, j. w. McMurray and j. n Davis
i 1
his acceptance of the nomination.
On motion of H A. Crawford, the Western
Democrat was requested to publish the proceed
! ines and the Raleigh Standard to copy, and the
Convention adjourned.
JOSEPH WHITE, Chm.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-05-22
The Imported French Canadian Horse
NORTH STAR,

Will be found at the Stable of DR.. j. u; strong
miles from Charlotte, the Yorkville ROAD
The subscribers having recently, at cohslaer"I IT,
pense, imported direct from Canada west 80,
now offer his services the farmers anu s'o'N '
of Western North Carolina. , ,, r aha
The French Canadian horse is descended from ."s
Justly celebrated Norman horse OF france; lney a
ver1 Gentle and doce; vicious or kicking horse
rars,E a,ar snnnd amongst them. They known by
the following marks Head short and wide StT Sor
the and pointed ~T cSq
~ bort quarters very broad; chest deep ana "ius,
tendons large muscles exceedingly well developer Ss
rorv short particularly from the knee ana hocA ri.
$500 NORTH STAR is a true representative OF M
r.ceIi51 hands high, years DID, jet black anu WIZ
oi0A' " j. " STRONG, N. n. HART w.
April 9th 1860. ~
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-05-22
THE FEMALE ORG ANIzATION is often as fra as

THE FEMALE ORG ANIZATION is often fra as
that of a tender flower Many Of the into mar
trials maternity. In this country thousands OF young and
beautiful feed year from this
alone. Hosteer's Celebrated Stomach Brtters will save
many of this class from untimely grave. This medI-
cine has been used with great benefit by immense numbers
of people throua h The republic aud The popretors have
received grateful lamentations from all sections the
country The Bters will be found be very pleasant to
the taste, beverage and prompt and powerful in
its effect a medicine. 1t inuses vitality into the
frame and strengthens the whole SYSTEM so that women
who enable go through with labors which
would, without il, be certain 10 PROSTATE ihem
Sold by E. Nye Hutchison & Co., and by all druggists.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-05-22
LETTER FROM HON. A. II. STEPHENS

A letter from the Hon A. Fl. Stephens in reply
to from several gentlemen in Bibb county,
Ga, in which he reviews the exciting questions
of the times has been published. We give
below the conclusion of the letter:
''There is tendency everywhere, not only at
the North, but at the South, to strife, dissenson
disorder, and anarchy. 1t is against this tenden-
cy that the sober minded and rejecting men every
where should now be called upon to guard.
My opinion then is, that delegates ought to be
sent to the adjourned convention at Baltimore
The demand made at Charleston by the seceders
ought not to be insisted upon. Harmony being
restored on this point, nomination can doubtless
be made of some man whom the party everywhere
support with the same zeal, and the same ardor
with which they entered and waged the contest in
1856, when the same principles were involved
If, in this there be failure, let the RESPONSE
bility not rest upon US. Let our hands be clear
of all blame. Let there be no cause for casting
censure at door. If, in the end the great
National Democratic party-the strong ligament
which has so long bound and held the union to.
gether-shaped its policy, and controlled its des.
tnes-and to which We have so often looked with
hope that seldom failed, as the only party North
on which to rely when Constitutional rights
were in peril, shall be destroyed, let it not be
said to us in the midst of the disasters that may
ensue, you did it," In any and every event let
not the reproach of Punic faith rest upon oul
name. If everything else has to 60 down, let our
untarnished honor at least survive the wreck.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-05-22
PIANOS Tuned and Repaired.

PROF. PAPE, of the Charlotte Female Institute
offers his services to the citizens of Charlotte and
rounding country to tune and repair Pianos.
He will also furnish Pianos of fine tone aud finish at
Manufacturers prices and warranted TO those who
wish purchase. specimen be seen n his
residence.
Nav / 1860.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-05-22
THE CAMPAIGN.

The Gubernatorial canvass in this State is pro-
crossing with cheering prospects for the democracy
The nomination of Bell and Everett by the opposi-
ton has failed TO create any enthusiasm among the
people Probably the failure to get Gov Graham
nominated is the cause. Gov Ellis is in excellent
spirits. From all sections We learn that the ad
valorem hobby is losing ground-the people don't
like the idea of having their horses, cows farming
implements, furniture, &c taxed.
The PrOspect.-1he Standard says: We have
recently heard from Forsyth, Chatham, johnson,
Pitt, Craven, Lenoir, Greene, and other counties.
and we can truly say that the accounts are all
encouraging. Mr. POOLS proposition to tar erey.y-
thing meets with no favor in the Democratic ranks,
while to many of his own party it is not acceptable
Alr Pool, no doubt thought that he had discovered
and was using the Democratic dd UalOrena, but the
gentleman is mistaken.
To this We will add the testimony of gentleman.
with whom conversed, who, having travelled
over many counties in the West, says that he has
not met the first Democrat who will vote for John
Pool; but he found many Wings who are opposed
to Mr. Pools system of AID vALOREM, and will vote
against him GOtdsJoro' Rough Notes.
Gov. Ellis and Mr. Pool, candidates for Govern
or, will address the people at the following times
and places:
Franklinton, Franklin, Wednesday, 23d May.
Oxford, Granville, Thursday, 24th {"
Marlborough Person, Saturday, 10Th
Graham Alamance, Monday, 2Sth
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-05-22

In TINE OF PEACE Col A. Hardee, of
Florida, is forming cavalry corps of one hun
dred men, whose services he designs rendering to
the first Southern State that shall secede from the
Union, provided Florida should not join in the
movement
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-05-22

Some wag lately took drunken fellow, placed
him in eoffn with the lid so that he could raise
it, placed it in grave yard, and awaited to see
the effect After short time, the fumes of the
liquor left him; and his position being rather
fined, he sat upright, aud after looking around be
exclaimed:
"Well, I'm the first that's riz, or else I'm con-
foundedly belated"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-05-22
Candidates for Sheriff.

We requested to announce ROBERT H. MAX
WELL a candidate for Sheriff OF Neck lenburg coun-
ty at the ensuing election.
We requested to announce ALLEN H. BROWN
as candidate for Sheriff of Meckenburg county, at
the ensuing election.
We are requested to- announce STEPHEN j. BERRY
HILL a candidate for Sheriff of Mecklcnburg county
at the ensuing election.
We requested to announce ". W. GREER a
candidate for Sheriff of Mecklenburg County.
We requested to announce SAML A. HARRIS
as a candidate for Sheriff of Mecklenburg county.
We requested to announce WILLIAM
MAXWELL, Esq, candidate for Sheriff of Meek
lenburg county. Election first Thursday in August
We are requested to announce r. Nj. WHITE
candidate for Sheriff of Meckenburg county at the
ensuing election.
We requested to announce JOAB p. SMITH as
a candidate for Sheriff of Mecklenburg county.
We requested to announce JAMES WALLACE
candidate for Sheriff of Meckenburg county at the
ensuing election.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-05-22

GEORGIA AND THE CoNvENTIoNs.-Judge
Benning, the Chairman of the Georgia delegation
which withdrew from the Charleston Convention,
recommends, in behalf of the majority of the Geor-
gia delegation, that convention Of the Democratic
party Of Georgia be called and that that conven-
ton appoint set of delegates TO attend both the
Richmond and the Baltimore Convention-there
seeming to be disposition the part of the latter
convention to concede something on the platform.
Judge Benning proposes this course in the view
that the Richmond Convention will hold itself SIM
ply in position of advisement, ready to be chang
ed into of cooperation with the Baltimore
Conventions if any fair understanding be arriv-
ed at in relation to the platform.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-05-22

MRS. WINSLOW, an experienced nurse, and female
physician, has 500 hing Syrup Tor children which
greatly facilitates The Of tcehng by sofenDg he
gums, reducing all iniamaon-wl aIIay all pam, and is
regulate the bowels Depend upon it, mothers, 1t
will give yourselves, and relief and health TO yor
Infants Peris city sale in all See advertisement IN
another column
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-05-22
COL. JESSE ]. BAKER,

y
well known citizen of Goldsboro, N. c. makes the fol-
lowing OF the good results arising from the of
DIR Wstar's Balsam OF Wild Cherry.
GoLDsBoRo', N. c., March Q, 1853,
Messrs S w Fowle & Co.
Gentlemen: Beng soIcIIed, cannot refrain from
pressing opinion Of your popular and enark abe lung
remedy, DR. Wistar's Basan of Wild Cherry have been
obsevant of sautary effect OF obstinate coughs
and colds with many of my friends for more than
years past and the sul has always been speedy and
cer,an and with myself and family with confidence
certify that it has accomplished good than any other
medicine have used. In fact my experience has
found to he untailng dy for coughs and pumona
ry complaints, and therefore recommend il,
Very truly yours JESSE J. BAKER.
FROM REV. JESSE M WOOD, D. D.
ROME GA, April a. 1860.
Dear Sirs: This cerhes that four years ago, suffered
with distressing Co gh During the winter and spring OF
1882 used DIR Wisar's Balsam OF wild Cherry with
Coughs and ODDS J. NJ. WOOD.
Sold by Nye Hutchinson & Co., and all duggiss
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-05-22

ABsENT.-The absence from the Opposition
Convention at Baltimore of Hon Kenneth Ravner.
one of the delegates at large from North Carolina
is noticed by several of the papers. "Dssatis-
faction" is assigned as the cause. Some say ennis
understanding"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-05-22
ms Select
TOWN TAX LIST.

The Town Tax List for the year 1850 is now in my
hands for collection; and it is important that your
good credit should be maintained, you will the
cessity of settling at once, s. A. HARRIS,
Nay |, 1860, 1t Tax Collector.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-05-22

SINGULAR ADvENTURE.-Mr George T. vii.
hanson was riding to the city from Chesterfield, on
yesterday, in barouch, having in his possession
collections to the amount of some $3.50, when within
three miles of the corporation, woman, appearing
much fatigued and thoroughly drenehed with rain,
hailed him, and asked to be taken into the vehicle
Glad to do so good service to the poor creature
he consented She handed him her basket, and
was about to step in, when Mr. Williamson discovered
that her face was not altogether feminine and that
her feet: as "she" hoisted her dress, were encased
in the rather indicate symbols of mascuinity-
boots, and of a very heavy calibre. He had the
presence of mind to drop his whip, and to request
the pretended lady to pick it up for him, and he
took the advantage of her position to give the horse
starting jerk, and went off at a rapid speed. On
reaching home he was not little surprised to find
that the basket contained pair of loaded pistols
and bowie knife. They were exhibited at our
Office Petersburg Express
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-05-22
BEAR FIGHT IN A MENAGERIE.

A frghtful conflict occurred on Tuesday in the
"Old Adams mcnagerie at New York. j. G..
Adams, known as "Old Adams" the California
hunter, bear-catcher and tanner had fight with
one of his bears and was seriously injured. The
menagerie has recently been opened to the public,
and consists mainly OF California animals, which
captured and trained by him during hunt
ing expedition of four years. There is a large
ring in the of the tent, formed by railing,
and in this ring, among other animals, are large
number of bears, which Adams has trained to per-
form various amusing tricks, such going up a
tree and sitting in a chair, turning summersauts,
&c. Some of them not to have forgotten
wholly their old habits, and are exceedingly cross.
One of them an immenoe grizzly BEAR three years
of age, is called Colonel Fremont, and Mr. Ad-
ans exhibiting on Tuesday afternoon, he struck
this bear with his whip at a moment when he was
peculiarly savage, whereupon his bearship resented
the affront and seized Adams by the ARM greatly
to the terror of the female spectators, many of
whom ran off screaming. The bears are all chained
of course, but unfortunately Colonel Fremont had
sufficient room to get good hold Mr. Adams
left arm, and inflicted serious wound. A regular
bear fight followed, and Mr. Adams succeeded in
extricating himself, and the bear put into a
harness SO that he would not inflict any further
injury upon anybody. The fight lasted some time,
and was truly frightfu the bear growing roar
ing in terrific style. The injury to Mr. Adams's
would not be so serious were it not for the re-
markabe fact that the upper portion Of his skull
bear about five years ago, from which he has suf-
fered much pain constantly, which the wound upou
the arm naturally increases. He is, however, a
man of extraordinary nerve. and, in spite of the
injuries from which he is suffering, continues his
exhibition.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-05-22

THE HIGHT OF IMPUDENCE.-At an Opposition
meeting lately held in Newbern, it was cody re-
solved, that the appointment by the Democratic
party of partizans to office for party services de-
serves the condemnation of every patriot! That
comes with bad grace from body, every mem
Der of which has sworn by the Holy Evangelists
of Almighty God not to appoint to Office any one
who has not taken similar oaths, if to be found,
aud who is not Third Degree member, like John
Pool, their candidate for Governor. This, we re-
peat, comes with bad grace from an organization
who could not make a common constable of even
the immortal Washington if he lived and refused
to take their horrid oaths What next ?-.Salis-
bury Banner.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-05-22
LATER FROM MEXICO,

New Orleans, May l5.-Advices from Tampico
to the 9th have been received here which state a
great battle has been fought near San Louis Potos
The forces on each side numbering about 1900,
The Reactionists (Miramon's party were complete
ly routed with the loss of Is cannon 1000 prison.
ers and the whole of their baggage and ammuni-
ton trains. The liberals entered the city amidst
the rejocings of the people. .--azgaa
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-05-22
Candidates for Sheriff of CASTOR.

We authorized to announce JOSEPH LUSK
candidate for reelection the Office of Sheriff of Gas
ton county.
We authorized to announce PAUL FRONEBAR-
GER a candidate for the Office OF Sheriff of CASTOR
county. Election the first Thursday in August.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-05-22

GREAT METEORIC SHOWER.-A meteoric show
err, which appears to have extended over the great
part of Eastern Ohio, fell on Tuesday last. In
New Concord four stones, weighing from forty to
sixty pounds each, fell the Central Ohio
Railroad, burying themselves in the ground to the
depth of about two feet At Claysvile stones of
the quality, but in greater quantities, fell.
Near McConnellsvie several boys observed u huge
stone descend to the earth, which they averred
looked like a red ball, leaving line of smoke in
its wake A gentleman walking in his field near
New Concord heard terrific crash like thunder.
which lasted halfa minute, and then plainly saw
large body decending through the air in an OBJ
lique direction, with velocity apparently much
greater than it could have attained by its own mo-
mentum. Going to the spot where it touched the
ground he found rock weighing over fifty pounds
Embedded in the earth depth of two feet. The
stones were found over fifty miles apart and are all
alike, being fragmentary, if just broken, of a
bright grey color inside, with dark metallic sur
face very compact aud heavy. The noise of the
explosion was heard over four or FIVE counties in
some places being taken fer thunder, in others
shaking the ground like earthquake, ana at
New Concord causing such violent conclusion
that the houses were heavily Jared and many of
the doors burst open, considerably Frightening the
people. The course of the meteoric fragments
from northwest to southeast. So unusual a
meteorc shower will attract much attention and
investigation among men Of science.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-05-22

Bs7~ The board Of Medical Examiners met in
this city on the 18th inst, and continued in session
until the 10th. The members present Drs.
} III Dickson, President; c. Happoldt, j G. Tull,
O + Manson, G Z johnson and w Mckee.
We regret to learn that DIR Caleb Winslow was
detained at home account of sickness in his
family.
The following physicians were granted certificate
to practice medicine:
l. = Warren. Edenton.
w \ Blount, Washington.
j p McCombs, Charlotte
j W Shinn, Rowan.
W w McKinzie, Salisbury.
j. " Robinson, Sampson.
w 4 Dunn, Wake.
II II Harris do
II Leary BERTHE
r H Petway, Edgecomb.
w II Lilly, Richmond.
" McGce, Kenansville.
w u Somcrs, New Hanover.
p + deSt. Clair, do.
{ g Cox, Onslow.
ID w Shaw, Moore.
q n Emmett, Onslow.-Ralcigh Press
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-05-22

CAPTURE OF SLAVER.-The bark Wildfre.
with five hundred Africans on board, was captured
on the 10Th of April by the United States steam
er Mohawk. The prize, with the Africans, are
now at Key West. Since the capture, about
twenty-five have died, and about thirty more are
sick
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-05-22

The Miners and Planters Bank of North Caro-
lima has gone into operation at Murphy, Cherokee
County, with A. S. Davidson as President, and D.
e. Harden as Cashier
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-05-22

PRODUCE FOR lRELAND.-The accounts confirm
the advices previously received in regard to the
suffering in many parts of Ireland from scarcity
of the necessaries of life. In some districts the
authorities had interferred, and, with the aid of
other benevolent persons had removed the young
people of both sexes, giving them temporary
employment in England until the return OF another
crop should obviate all danger Of famine. The
Government returns give the deficiency in the
principal Irish crops for the year 1859, at 27S 900
quarters of wheat, 7S3 OOquarters ofoats l08 900
quarters barley 563 600 tons of potatoes, 903 900
tons of turnips, and $4,000 tons of hay The
current season is very backward aud unpromising,
in some places not single green blade of grass
having appeared at the latest dates.
LEGISLATORS TO BE INDICrED-The Legisa-
ture just adjourned in New York have the dis
creditable reputation of being the most corrupt
body OF public men that sat at Albany to
make laws for the people. They had no regard at
all to the rights of the city of New York. but pas
sed bills directly in the face of remonstrance from
those mostly affected by the cnactments Since
they adjourned there has been considerable public
comment upon their acts The New York Sun
says that Attorney General Myers has beer fur
nshed with evidence believed to be sufficient to
secure the indictment and punishment of six State
Senators and eight members of Assembly for cor
ruption in the performance of their Legislative
duties during the session.
young lady returning late from concert, as
it raining, ordered the coachnan to drive close
to the sidewalk, but still unable to step across
the gutter.
81 can lift you over it, said Coachy.
"Oh, no; AIN too heavy" said she
Lord, marin, / am used to lifting barrels Of
sugar. replied John,
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-05-22
HON. JOHN BELLS RECORD.

We copy the following from the New York Times:
SIN 1885, Mr. Bell alone ofthe Tennessee dele
cation advocated the reception of Abolition petit
tons, and sustained by his constituents. In
1871, he became Secretary of War under Presl-
dent Harrison, but retired after dis death, and
manned in private life until 1915 when he was
elected nited States Senator, and reelected In
1853. he opposed the Mexican War; supported
the compromise measures of 1850, opposed the
Nebraska bill and the repeal of the Missouri Conn
promise in 1854, and denounced the Lecompton
policy of the Administration in 1858"
After giving the honorable gentleman so fair a
record for Northern votes, the following announce
ment, which Immediately ensues. will look either
like blacklist ingratitude or ust appreciation OF
the unwOrthiness of a candidate who submits his
claim to public favor upon his lifelong career OF
lukewarmncss and not unfrequently actual opposi-
ton to measures favorable to his section.
The Times says:
"At the North he will be less formidable,-not
from any lack of personal popularity, but because
bis party position does not represent any strong and
earnest sentiment of the Northern people"
could have been made. There is nothing in his
life that can inspire the slightest enthusiasm. He
ranks with the Etheredges and Gilmers of the
South. and would be as far from commanding
Southern votes in the House, were these gentle
men. If the Constitutional Union party had taken
candidate who presented the same political record
as that of Mr. Smith, Of North Carolina, he nigh
have stood some chance.-CDl CdrOiinidn.