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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-05-29
HON. ROGER A.. PRYOR.

We find the following card from this gentleman
in the National Integencer of May 18th:
A CARD.-A few days since [ received an issue
of the Summit Beacon, Black Republican paper
published at Akron, Ohio, in which the editor
gives account ola speech delivered in that place
On the 28th of April by the Hon. Mr. Egerton, a
member of the House of Representatives. My
attention was especially directed to the following
words in the report of Mr. Egertons speech:
"But, in generalizing upon the transactions of
modern Democracy, Mr. Egerton was at home
forcible, pungent, and felicitous. In his delnea-
tons, too of scenes and characteristics in the pre-
sent House, be held the audience in earnest
and interested attention. His wordsketch of the
p-brave duellist, Pryor, and his locks was capital
The Virginia Hotspur handled with mcrciless
ridicue'
On reading the above paragraph I resolved to
have an explanation of MIR Egerton. According
ly, met him the street Yesterday he being
accompanied by one of his colleagues and by
Hon. Mr. Lamar and NJ, W. Cluskey, ESQ. APP
preaching the gentleman. [ said, ':Mr Egerton, I
believe" He responded. yes How are you
Mr. Pryor." / proceeded-"I understand, Mr.
Egerton, that you took occasion 10 blacks uard me
in recent speech in Ohio" He at once replied,
"No, sir. did not" I continued, "Dd YOU saw
nothing offensive about me?" He answered, "No.
nothing whatever" / turned to the bystanders
and said. Gentlemen, bear witness After
which left Mr. Egerton and terminated the in
terview.
The appearance of the report of Mr. Egerton's
speech in the Summit Beacon makes it proper to
give publicity to the coiloquy between him and
myself. ROGER A. Pryor.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-05-29

FINALE OF THE FORREST DIVORCE CAsE-Af-
ter nearly ten years Of litigation, this celebrated
case has at length reached settlement. The fin
al order of the court allows Mrs Forrest alimony
at the rate of 81 900 per anum, from the 10Th of
November, 1850, with interest on the Averages,
amounting in all to S47,O0O.47. That the result
is most unjust to Mr. Forrest, none who regard
the and all its attending circumstances with
out prejudice, will for moment question. The
few who have been "behind the scenes" in the
difficulty will know that cold and dissolute woman
has been enriched through the agency of the
courts, at the expense of the proud-hearted hus-
band whom.she has so cruelty wronged.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-05-29
Great Democrotic Meetimo.

New ORLEANS, May 20.-The National De.
mocracy of this city held meeting last night, 70,
the purpose of appointing delegates to the State
Convention to be held at Donaldsville, which will
choose delegates to the Baltimore Convention in
place of the delegation from Louisiana which
Withdrew from the Charleston Convention. n
was one the largest and most enthusiastic meetings
held here in long time. The Hon. Pierre SOue,
formerly Senator from Louisiana, made long and
eloquent speech, and his remarks were warmly
applauded.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-05-29

CRoPs-Ran has fallen freely in this section
during the past two weeks; and the crops are most
promising thus far, Wheat in Iredell, with here
and there an exceptional spot, never was 6ner.
perhaps But the plant is so liable to disaster to
the very day for harvesting, that all speculation
concerning the crop would be in enthusiastically
E9DrfSs
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-05-29

B9- WIGHT alias KING.-A pretty decent
looking man. who has been passing himself in
some places Wghtand elsewhere as King
5 feet 10 or IL inches high. dark auburn hair,
projecting chin. one or two upper teeth out on
the right side plausible talking man, rather inquis
tive, aged about 25 years-is undoubtedly
scoundrel of very dark character, and the public
ought to be on their guard against him. He is
thief, it is we'll known; and is believed to be an
emssary of the John Brown school. He was in the
upper part of this County several days ago. and
stole valise and contents. He is wandering about
in Western North Carolina. Look out for him. A
reward ofs25 will be paid by Mr. G P McConnaughey
for his arrest and delivery to the Sheriff of Rowan
County.-Sdlisbury RatcAman.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-05-29
Candidates for Sheriff.

We are requested to announce ROBERT II. MAX
WELL as candidate for Sheriff OF Meckenburg coun-
ty at the ensuing election.
We requested to announce ALLEN H. BROWN
a candidate for Sheriff of Meckenburg county, at
the ensuing election.
We are requested to announce STEPHEN ]. BERRY.
HILL as candidate for Sheriff of Mecklenburg county
at the ensuing election.
We requested to announce W W. GREER as a
candidate for Sheriff of Meckenburg County.
We are requested to announce SAML A. HARRIS
as u candidate for Sheriff of Meckenburg county.
We are requested to announce WILLIAM
MAXWELL, Esq, candidate for Sheriff of Meek
lenburg county. Election first Thursday in August next
We requested to announce Il. Nj. WHITE
candidate for Sheriff of Mecklenburg county at the
ensuing election.
We are requested to announce JOAB P. SMITH as
a candidate for Sheriff of Mecklenburg county
We are requested to announce JAMES WALLACE
az candidate for Sheriff of Mecklenburg county at the
ensuing election.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-05-29
Candidates for Sheriff of CASTOR.
COL. JESSE ]. BAKER,

well known citizen of Godsboro n C.. makes the fol-
lowing the good results arising from the Of
DR. Wstar's Balsam OF Wild Cherry.
GoLDsBoRo', N. c., March Q, 1853,
Messrs S w FowIe g. Co.
Gentlemen: Being solicited, l cannot refrain from
remedy, DIR Wstas Balsam OF Wild Cherry. have been
obsevant Of sautay effect in OF obstinate coughs
and colds with many Of my numerous friends for than
years past and rusu has always been speedy and
ceraln and with myself and family can with confidence
certify that il has accomplished good than any other
medicine have used In fact my experience has
found be unaing dy for coughs and pulmona-
~ complaints, and therefore recommend IT,
Very truly yours JESSE J. BAKER.
FROM REV. JESSE M WOOD, D. ID.
ROME GA, April 4, 1860.
Dear Ss: This certies that four years ago suffered
distressing Co gh During the winter and spring Of
1882 used DIR Wistas Basam OF wild Cherry, with con.
siderable advantage consider II valuable remedy for
Coughs and Colds. j. NJ. WOOD,
Sold by Nye Hutchison Co., and oil druggists
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-05-29
PULLEAM IL CO..
AuCtiOneers for Sale Of Negroes,
Odd Fellows Hall, Franklin Street.
RICHMOND, VA.

ALBERT C. PULLIAM, PCLLIAM, DAN'L K WEBIGEl
Daily salcs-pnblic and private. We pledge
strctest attention the business entrusted to and
will all communications promptly. Porter o..
ways ut each Depot.
May %, 1860
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-05-29

THE SUPREME COURT will commence its Sum-
mer Term in Raleigh, on Monday, the 11th day
of June. Causes will be called as follows:
June l3 those from the Circuit
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-05-29

A man named Brant died in>Summerset county,
Ra., the other day, in consequence Of eating 81
boiled eggs at one meal,
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-05-29
MR. MILLER'S SPEECH.


Democratic Eector for this District, addressed the
people in the Court house in this City, the con-
dition of parties and of the country at this time,
and on the subjects of slavery and the Presidency.
The Courthouse was densely crowded by a
highly intelligent audience. Mr. Miller held their
earnest and undivided attention for the space of
two hours in one of the ablest and most eloquent,
and most conclusive efforts of his life He plan
ted himself on the broad ground of non-interven-
tion and the decisions Of the federal Courts on the
subject of slavery in the Territories. He showed
that this has uniformly been the ground of the
national Democratic party. He asked nothing
more now. He did full justice to Judge Douglas,
declaring him his first choice for President, and
expressing the wish that he may be nominated at
Baltimore.
His sketch of Judge Douglass services to the
South and to the Union was greeted with the most
enthusiastic applause.
We shall refer to this admirable and eloquent
effort of Mr. Miller's more at length III our next
Rul Standard.
The WAKE COUNTY DEMoCRACY.-On Mon
day last the Democrats of Wake County held their
Convention to nominate candidates for the Legls-
lature. George w. Thompson, Esq, nomi-
mated for the Senate and f. G. Haywood, Henry
Mordecai, and w. II. Cox, Esquires, for the Com
mons.
We nave nOlSteC the names or the nominees at
our masthead, and will give to them cordial and
active support.
A Nj Lewis, Esq, presided over the Convention
and DIR. c Marriott and Hda Bcckw:th acted as
Secretaries. The Convention address by the
Chairman, by MIR Howerton, of Halifax, Va, and
by Messrs W w Holden, George W Thompson,
Z G Haywood W R Cox, and Henry Mordecai.
Resolutions were adopted approving the doctrine
of non-intervention the subject of slavery, and
pledging the Democracy of the County to support
Stephen A Douglas in the event of his nomination
for President. The opinion was also expressed
that the delegates would carry out the wishes of
the Democracy of the State generally by voting
for MIN at Baltimore.
Every alluson to the name and services Of
Judge Douglas was greeted with enthusiastic ap-
plause.-.Stundard.
UNIVERSITY OF n. CA friend has furnished
us with copy of the catalogue for 1859 of the
University of n. G., from which CLEAN the fol-
lowing information respecting that institutions:
There have been 430 matriculated during the
present year, against 1856 last year. There are SO
graduates against 90 last year. North Carolina
furnishes 245 students; Tennessee 20; Louisiana,
%; Mississippi, 20; Alabama 20; South Carolina,
%; Texas, II; Georgia II; Virginia, 5; Florida
4; Arkansas ,; Kentucky 2; California l; Iowa l;
New Mexico l; Ohio L. The number of Juniors
is 102; of Sophomores 125; of Freshmen. 80; of
Partial Course Students, 40; of Scientific Stu
dents 70.
John Foo, Esq, will deliver the Address before
the two Societies, and the RI Rev. John Hughes,
ID. D., LID, of New York, will preach the sermon
before the Graduating class. Commencement
first Thursday in June.-Rateiyh Press.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-05-29

MORE CHEERING NEws.-A gentleman Of
Morganton sends twelve subscribers, and
writes follows: "As excitement gets up John
Pool and Id Fdloren' go down; and by the OF
your paper in this Mountain Country until the
election, Gov. Ellis majority must be greatly
increased, for you doing good service ia setting
the subject plainly before the people All they
want is to understand the matter, and they will
certainly go against it. '-Soltsbuy Banner.
A VOICE From PERoUIMANs-We extract
the following from letter just received from a
prominent Democrat in the county OF Perquimans
Hear what he says:
''My observations this week have fully satisfied
me that We (the Democracy shall gain largely in
this county and District l know more than fifty
strong Opposition mer-who have never cast a
Democratic vote-unhesitatingly say they will vote
for no man who advocates such iniquitous change
in the Constitution. l have never seen more
indignation manifested; the old Alien Sedition Law
renewed would not have excited more Impotence
and inquietude among our people. Gov. Ellis
manly course is warmly eonplimented, his noble
bearing, his honest manner, and the truthfulness
with which he spoke-or seemed to speak-found
u Judgement 10 the hearts and affections of the
sturdy yeomanry of our county"
Thus the news comes from all quarters. The
Democracy alive to the tricks of the Opposition
leaders. and claim increased majority for
Gov. Ellis add the "Constitution as it is" in the
coming election.-Raleigh Press.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-05-29

THE CATTLE DIsEAsE-We find the following
in Massachusetts, paper:
"The Commissioners of the cattle disease in
Massachusetts still continue their labors In one
day they killed twenty-five cattle, in all but one of
which were signs of the disease. In the course of
the same day the Commissioners received appca-
tions from several neighborng towns where the
disease had either broken out or was strongly sus-
pected, the ground of exposure. This was re-
garded almost disheartening, and the necessity
of calling for Congressional aid, in the form of ap-
preparations and preventive enactments, may soon
be apparent. The magnitude of the evils resulting
from the disease in Europe is positive evidence
that the danger which it threatens to our own in
terests cannot be over-rated, and hence no means
of relief should be lost sight of.
An investigation by scientific commission has
been suggested. 1t is asserted with much conf
dence that well cattle can be protected from all
danger of contagion by prophylatic which is said
to be secret with few veterinary surgeons. A
proposition for establishing hospital for expert
mental treatment of the disease, is met by state
men of the discouragng fact that of the thus
treated in Europe, where experience and skill are
united in the matter, ninety-fve per cent proved
fatal
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-05-29

SICKNESS IN TEXAs-The Texas correspondent
of the Mobile Mercury says never in the absence
of an epidemic, has SO much disease been known
as now. Different types of fever pneumonia, ty-
phoid, congestve chills, and other diseases incl
dent to our climate are doing their work of des-
truction in almost every section of the State, and
especially in the Southern and Southeast sections
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1860-03-23
An ADIEU.

A blooming lass Of sweet sixteen
First reused my admiration,
With looks SO mild, | thought that she
Loved me-like all creation;
My boyish heart a, last found words
Its tale OF love to tell her,
And listened when she fondly swore
She loved-some other feller
Nv second was more lovely far
Than all the girls around her,
With mules and nissers, stocks and lands,
And money too-confouni her;
! coaxed her with a cunning tongne,
And nought she asked refused her.
But when she begged me 10 "excuse,
!, like a fool, Excused her"
The mex, had charming, golden curls,
Around her shoulders floating,
With lip and eye and voice so sweet.
Iscarce could help from courting;
So mild, SO gentle too, was She
So little touched with evil,
Blu, when made my motive known,
She proved a perfect d-coquet,e
l tried again, with like results,
The lower and the higher
Each beauty seemed 10 dote on me
Until came TO try her.
So here's a toast to one and all
The female population;
I'll keep my pictures, books, and rings,
And quit the occupation.
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1860-03-23
Union C0TNTY STAR bEWISBJRG ClIRONCIEMARC g. 1860
Peril0uS Position.

Near Dubuque, Iowa, last week, shaft
was being blasted through rock thirty
feet deep. A man named Norton was en-
gagged iu drilling, while a companion at
tended the windlass and drew him up
when the sigual was given. The Herald
says:
HayiDg flushed a drill, loaded it, and
getting ready preparatory to firing the
fuse, Mr.. Norton commenced picking up
bis tools, in readiness to ascend. At this
moment, his foot struck the candle, upset.
ting it exactly on the fuse, and in Sec
ond it had caught aud was fzzing down to-
wards the powder. MIR. Norton immedi-
ately commenced calling on the man above
to pull him up. The latter was at some
little distance from the shaft, and did not
hear the cry; but, fortunately, happening
to look 10 that direction, he saw the rope
shaking, ard thinking that be might be
wanted, he FASTENED up. Iu the next in
slant he became aware what was wanted,
and immediately commenced hauling up
the other. The situation of the latter was
anything but sufficient time
seemed to his Imagination to have elapsed
for the fuse to kurn the powder, and be
mOmentarily expected to be blown cut of
the shaft.
The man at the windlass made superhu
man efforts, and had hauled the other
within some ten feet of the mouth, when
the handle Of the wiDdlass broke! For
tunately, Mr.. Norton caught foothold
on the projecting shelf, and thereby saved
himself from falling to the bottom. But
the position was anything but desirable, as
he was in no way protected from the ef-
fec,s of the explosion, while it was only
by surerhuman efforts that be kept him.
self from falling from the narrow standing
place. There was no way to get out, and
he was sure to be riddled with the shower
of rocks that would rise from below. Thus
be stood, momentarily expecting that
terrible death would meet him-stood
thus in an agony which must be imagined,
as it is too strong for description. How
long the time was be did not know, but it
seemed ages rather than seconds, until a
sufficient time had elapsed to introduce
the hope that the blast would not explode.
This proved eventually to be the case, al
though he probably suffered dozen
deaths before the fact became apparent
1t almost seems miraculous that it did not;
but such most fortunately proved to be the
case, and Mr.. Norton escaped death al
most too horrible to think Of.
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1860-03-23
Southern Insults.

A little "scene" will still, once in a
while, transpire in Congress. The GLOBE,
the official organ of Congress, gives this
report Of an episode in the House, few
days ago
Mr.. Van Wyck. Sir, l will indulge in
no unkind remark to wound the feelings Of
any man, but the charge must be met,
aud history vindicated, let the cOusequen-
cess fall where and as they may. One
gentleman spoke of Massachusetts, burning
witches 10 the ancien, times. Does he not
know that your own people burn slaves at
the stake? and it seems to waken no hor-
ror in your minds.
Mr.. Davis of Miss. Gnterruptiug) l
pronounce the gentleman liar and a
scoundrel. | pronounce the gentleman's
assertion false-u,terly false.
Mr. Van Wyck. My time is short,
apd hope not to be interrupted.
Mr.. Davis of Mlss. You have no ri ght
to utter such foul aud false slauders.
Mr. Gartrell. riso to point Of order.
1t is that 10 memher upon this floor has
a night to libel the people of any section
Of this country, aud then deny 10 the rep
reseu,a,ivcs Of that people the right to re-
ply. Ipronouuce the assertion made by
the gentleman false aud unfonDded.
Mr. Van Wyek. have heard such
words before, and am not to be disturb.
ed nor in,erfered with by any clustering
of that sort. | am not here to libel any
part Of the Union.
Mr.. Davis of Miss. 'Will you 60 out.
side the District of Columbia and test the
question of personal courage with any
Southern man?
Mr.. Van Wyck. I travel anywhere
aud without fear of any one. For the frs
eight weeks Of this session, you stood up
on this floor continually libeling the North
and the people of the Free States, chars
ing them with treason, and all manner o
crimes and now you are thrown into
great rage when tell you few facts.
Mr.. Davis of Miss. Mr.. Chairman
The Chair. The gentleman from New
York can not be interrupted except by
point Of order, ard the chair appeals Il
the gentlemen of the Committee not to vi
ola,e the rules Of the House. The Chai
trusts they will not do SO.
Mr.. Davis of Miss. l shall observ
them, sir, if others do not; but certain
ly will not permit Southern people to b
slandered.
Mr.. Van Wyck. If gentlemen are s
sensitive in regard to their own feelings
| ask them to be sensitive as to the feel
ipgs of others; if they were, We would nc
have had such Wholesale denunciations @
the people Of the North as We had durin
the first eight weeks Of this session.
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Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1860-03-23

A person somewhat given to speech ma
king was recently elected member Of
the school committee, in a Massachuse,t.
town, under q solemn promise never to
make apeeeL tsI.re ary school.
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1860-03-23
YSsMeat Market. "

arrangements for the Year.
JACOB G. BROWN, having supplied -, !,
81 Lewisburg Market for the pastslx NOM. y.
has made the following arrangements io'
coming year ,p,k
The best Of Beef, Mutton, Veal ana ~.
can be had on Wednesday and Saturday j" I,
ninss Of each week, at the Market h, us,;
Market street, between Schatile's and "0H'
LewiSburg, Pa. ,ni
His motto is Quick Sales for Casn'
Small Profits" Examine his meat
Ap.l5.'59. |. =. STERNER, Ass'E
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1860-03-23

Hon. EdSard Bates, who is now prom
iuent candidate for the Republican nomi-
nation for the Presidency, is q native Of
Virginia, in his 9th year, aad the father
of seventeen children.
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1860-03-23

1t is significant as singular, that not
single disunion speech has been made in
the House o; Representatives in Congress
since the election of Mr.. Pennington
The election of Republican Speaker, 1t
will be remembered, was to signal the dis
solution Of the Union. So much are the
threats of the Mulatto- Democracy worth,
ard no more.
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1860-03-23
SPICES! SPICES! SPICES!

DURE aud No. Ground Pepper.
Ginger, Cinnamon, AI!spice, Cloves.
American and English Mustard.
Cayenne Pepper, Nutmegs, Mace.
Sup Carb Soda, SaltpeIre, Saleratus.
Caraway aud oriander Seed.
Sal Soda, Indigo.
Ashton Dairy and Ground Salt, &c,
For Sale at the Eagle Mills No. sii an
246 North Front street, corner of New. PM
adeiphla. HOWARD NORRELh'
- Purchasers will find it greatly to ln'i
interest both in quality and price TO buy mes
2 FOODS, which are warranted as rePresentsa'''
forfeited. trial is solicited. [T1sylI
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1860-03-23

REMARKABLE CIRCUMsTANCE.-There
is now residing on Hudson street, iD the
third ward Of Elmira, n. Y, an old lady
named Mrs. Haupah Webber, who reached
her tren,y:ftM birth doy on Wednesday Of
last week, and yet is onehundred years old.
This remarkable circumstance is attribut-
able to the fact that she was born on Feb.
90, l760, and as that was leap year, there
have been but twenty live occurrences of
that day from the time Of her birth to the
presspt time.
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1860-03-23
NOTICE.

TSNHE Books and Accounts Of the late firm
Of Reber y WiSser have been lefi at the
Office of the undersigned, on South Second
street, for settlement. All persons interested
will please bear i, in mind.
VIM. CAMERON, in.
I.ewisburg, Feb. 81. isG0w3
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1860-03-23

I-NUIA..A
PTubELrHtA. SrVt. %. 1sJ9
To the President of the Pennsyivsns A-licuituTa al
Society Tie subscribers, your commttre to cSHRiBe
the contents ola SaamsuJer safe, II Evans atscn,
after being EXPOSED 10 strong ru she EaE Grounds
for eight hours res p'CttulIy Trpussut-
That after cords Cf GA wood and three Of pine
had been consumed around the Saie il oIcnsd in
the presence of the roum.tttc and the contts taken
out, little warmed. hut not even srurrhr'i.
several Silver Medals heretofore received ~ tho
uf4cur, and large quantity of ofdu.uHsLts IN
tie Saf', AMI came cut 'LtiEey u-lig gurd-
The experiment satislsd Of tie capacity of SAFES
of This krd 10 protect contents Iron any ire 10 which
they may be exposed.
The Committee awarded Diploma and Silver Medal.
GIu V. WYubWAEp,
ions GLkEY,
J-r.EJTusuIufD,
AITkED :. G.LLLI.