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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-03-26

The report of Gov. Manly, Treasurer, states the
balance in the Treasury at close of year ending
Nov 20, 1859, as Sl3,241 81; receipts for year
ending Nov. 20, 1860, 1925, 1854 So; total S242,-
500 80 The disbursements for the year have
been S240.824 20 balance to new account ST.
772 80. The receipts consisted of: 100000 divi-
dend of stock in Bank of the State of N g.;
$1,000 dividend of profit on same; Sl525 interest
on bonds; $l3,975 82 of bonds collected; $685.
433 80 loan to pay Sd and 4th instruments of sub
scription of 100000 to Bank of N. o.; $4,000
loan to pay for new college buildings; ST. Is 81
net proceeds of tuition, &c; S305 from other
sources. The disbursements, amount above stated,
were for subscription to stock in Bank Of N. c.,
new buildings, &c.
During the year seven students received iu-
structon at the University, free of all college de-
mands.
The receipts by Prof NJ. Fetter, the Bursar,
for tuition, room rent, &c, we're S24, ,73o 81; and
his disbursements for college expenses Sl7,62 l3
The funds of the Institution consist OF $780,
900 stock in Bank of n. G.; $4,000 N. q. Bonds;
$4,000 Virginia bonds; $500 Wilmington
bonds; $27 ,55s SO individual bonds cash sl,772
30-total 1858, $3.50 88.-F0yettepale Obserrer
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EVIL EFFEcTs OF DEBT.

Debt is an inexhaustible fountain Of Dishonesty.
The Royal Preacher tells US: The borrower 10
servant to the lender. Debt is a rigorous servi-
tude. The debtor learns the cunning tricks, de-
laws, concealments and frauds, by which dishonest
servants evade cheat their master. de is
tempted to make ambiguous statements; pledges,
with secret passages of escape; contracts, with
fraudulent constructions lying excuses, and more
mendacious promises He is tempted to elude re-
spousbity; TO delay settlements; to pfesaricate
upon the terms to resist equity, aud devise
specious fraud. When the eager creditor would
restrain such vagrancy by Jaw, the debtor then
thinks himself released from moral obligation, and
brought to legal game, in which it is lawful for
the best player to win. He disputes true ac'
counts; he st1dies subterfuges; extorts provoca-
tions, delays; and harbofs in every nook, and
corner, and passage, of the laws labryinth. AT
length the measure is filed up, and the malignant
power of debt is known 1t has opened in the
heart every fountain of iniquity; it has besoiled
the conscience it has furnished the honor; IL has
made the man q deliberate student of knavcry; q
systematic practitioner of fraud it has dragged
him through all the sewers Of petty passions
anger, hate, revenge, malicious folly or malignant
shame When debtor is beaten at every point,
and the law will put her upon him, there In
no depth in the gulf of dishonesty into which he
will not boldly plunge. Some men put their
creditor, and end the frantic tragedy by suicide,
or the gallows Others, in view of the catastro-
phe have converted all property to cash, and con-
cealed it. The laws utmost skill, and the credi.
tors fury, are alike poweress now-the tree is
green and thrifty; its roots drawing copious sup
ply from some hidden fountain.
Craft has another harbor of resort for the pratt
cal of dishonesty, viz: putting ones property
out If the Lav's reach byd fraudulent conveyance.
Whoever runs in debt, and consumes the equiva-
lent of his Indebtedness; whoever is fairly liable
to damage for broken contracts; whoever by folly
has incurred debts aud lost the benefit of his out
lay; whoever is legally Obliged to pay for his
malice or carelessness; Whenever by iafdehty to
public trusts has made property just remunera-
ton for his defaults; whoever of all these, or who
ever, under any circumstances, puts out of his
hands property, morally or legally due to credi.
tors, is a dishonest man. The crazy excuses
which men render to their cousciences, are only
such as every villain makes who is unwilling to
look upon the black face of his crimes.-M. York
IeO'0er
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-03-26

The Easton (Pa) Argus publishes the following
extract from letter written by member of Con-
gress to gentleman of that place. 1t is not very
complimentary to Old Abe:
+. "Washington, March !, 1861.
"The Republican party is utterly demoralized,
disrupted and broken up. Cameron and Chase,
Weed and Greely, never affiliate. Lincoln is
cross between a sand-hil crane and Andalusian
jackass. He is, by all odds, the weakest man who
has ever been elected-worse than Taylor, and no
was bad enough. l believe Virginia, under his
folIies and puerlities, will secede. 1t will take
time, and she will act deliberately; and with her
goes all the border slave States. He is vain, weak,
puerile, hypocritical, without manners, without
social grace, and as he talks to you. punches his
fist under your ribs. He swears equal TO Uncle
Toby, and in every particular, morally and men,
tally, have lost all respect for him. He is sur
rounded by set of toad-eaters aud botte-holders.
In addition to this, | am perfectly satisfied he is
an abolitionist of the Lovejcy and Sumner stripe.
"Such is your God, oh Israel"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-03-26

Recent improvement on the Postal Lous.-
Several material changes and improvements in the
postal service have been authorized by an act of
the late Congress- establishing certain post routes
The second section of the act empowers the Post
master General to procure and furnish letter sheets
with postage stamps impressed thereon, combining
in one both sheet and envelope. This supplies
desderatum in certain business and legal pro-
ceedngs where 1t is important to prove the date
of mailing a letter by the postmark. With the
common envelope this is always difficult and fire.
quently impossible on account of the letter being
separate from the cover on which the postmark is
impressed.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-03-26
Dissolution.

The firm of FULLINGS, SPRINGS & CO was dis
solved by Limitation the lst January, 1861.
The business will be continued under the name and
style of FULLINGS Il SPRINGS, and they hope by
integrity and strict attention to business to merit the
patronage heretofore literally bestowed by their
numerous friends and customers.
The present financial crisis and the uncertainty of
business for the future compel shorten time
of credit from twelve six months prompt paying
customers-none others need ask it.
All persons indebted to the old firm of Fullings,
Springs Co., must come forward and make immediate
settlement as it is absolutely necessary that the busi
ness be speedily closed up "a word the wise is suf-
cient' Jan Is, 1861.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-03-26
Music Lessons.

The undersigned begs leave inform his friends and
patrons well the public generally that he pre-
pared to give
Private Lessons on the Piano,
either at his residence at the residence of pupils.
neaY Particular and prompt attention will be paid to
orders for tuning and repairing instruments at shortest
notice and on very moderate terms
SHEET MUSIC and MUSIC BOOKS will BE procured
at store prices.
Having been engaged in the Piano business for more
than years, offer assistance particularly
to all those who may desire to purchase Pianos
exchange old Pianos for ones.
Best references given.
Orders left at the post Office or Messrs Dayidsons
Furniture Hall will receive prompt attention.
CHAS. o. PAPE, Prof. of Music
Jan g. 1861 If Charlotte N C..
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-03-26

s1- The New York Tribune and other leading
Republicans, are now engaged in eursing Major
Anderson, although not long since that gentleman
was one of their great guns-their second Wash.
ington, their Union savers They say now that
he has been playing them false. That he has
been occupying Sumter in the interests Of the
Southern Confederacy. That he kept assuring the
War Department that he could maintain his
position and wanted no reinforcements, and that
he kept up these assurances until the South Caro-
linians had so strengthened their defcaces as to
rendsr reinforcements impossible, and as sooe AZ
this was done, and Lincoln had got into Office, he
told the Department he must have provisions and
reinforcements immediately, or he could not hold
out. That's what they say now. Hard people to
satisfy, these Republicans.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-03-26
Drug Store,
IRWIN'S CORNER, CHARLOTTE, N. c.
H. Nye HutchisOn & Co,

Wholesale and Retail Dealers in Foreign and Domestic
Drugs, Medicines and Chemicals,
ARE NOW RECEIVING fresh and genuine Drugs from
the New York Market, which have been purchased
upon such to be sold low for Cash. We would
call the attention of the public our
large and complete stock of Drugs, Medicines Chemi-
cals Perfumery, Oils Paints Varnishes, Putty, Win
dow Glass, Kerosne Oil, Burning Fluid Turpentine,
Alcohol, Lamps, Pure Liquors, Congress Water Can
ton Teas, Tobacco Segars, &C., &c.
He2g" A large stock of fresh FIELD and GARDEN
SEEDS just received.
Jan |, 1861.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-03-26
Carpenters Tools.
Blacksmith's Tools.

Such as Bellows, Anvils, Vices, hand and slide Ham
mers Buttresses Farrers Knives, Screwplates Stocks
and dies, Backsmh's Pincers and Tongs, Rasrers and
Files of every kind, Cut horseshoe and clinch Nails,
Borax Iron of all Sizes both of northern and country
manufacture; cast pow, blister and spring Steel &C.,
for sale very cheap at
TAYLOR'S, opposite the Mansion House:
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CIR WrstRrn gRmorrat.
CuAPI OTTE NJ n

LYNcHED.-The Salisbury Banner says that a
free negro named Sib Rankin, who had been max
ing threats and using incendiary language, and
who knocked down an officer while attempting to
arrest him. was violently taken from the town au-
thorities on Monday the 18th, by mob, and car
ned to the woods and hanged by the neck until it
was thought he was dead, when he was cut down.
Unfortunately, the fellow recovered, and the Ban
ner says he started for Charlotte. He is said to
be dangerous negro, and if he is found lurking
about here we hope he will be attended to.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-03-26

A F Brevard and others vs.. u. j. Shelton.
Attachments.
1t appearing the satisfaction of the Court that the
defendant in these cases has absconded removed
that the ordinary process of law cannot be served on
him. it is therefore ordered that publication be made
in the Charlotte Democrat for six successive weeks Tor
the said defendant be and appear at our next Court
of Pleas and Quarter Sessions TO be opened and heid
for the county of Catawba at the Court House in New
ton on the Sd Monday in April next, then and there
to the above attachments they will be set
for hearing and judgment granted as prayed for
Witness, Geo. Setter Clerk of our said Court at oce
in Newton the third Monday in January, A. d. 1861.
52-et DR. adv SCI GEO. SETTER, C. c. G.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-03-26

"Srop MY PAPER. Some people, when they
item in their paper not exactly suited to
their way of thinking, take it into their heads
that they can stop the concern" by stopping
their paper" The New York Express, of Friday,
has the following:
ave don't print paper to be liked. Our aim
is to print the truth, liked not liked, and
pursue that course, and only that course, which,
as we think the best interests Of the country de-
mand. The Express does not represent any party
or anybody, and nobody but the editors are re-
sponsible for anything in it, and they only in the
eye Of the law-for they dislike great deal Of the
news they have to print, and would not print it if
were right 10 suppress il"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-03-26
NOTICE.

Taken up and committed to the Jail of Meckenburg
county, the sth day of September, 1860, Negro
boy about 90 years of age (black) about feet
or inches high. He says his name is JIM, and that
he belongs John Worthy of CASTOR county: that his
master moved to Texas early last Spring, at which
time he ran away from him. Jim appears very dull:
can scarcely communicate anything about his master
home with any intelligence He has a scar on his
right fore finger made by cutting knife. The owner
is requested to come forward prove property, pay
penses and take said boy away, otherwise he will be
disposed of according to law.
Oct. 8, 1860 If +. Z. GRlER, Sheriff.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-03-26
CHARLOTTE, n. c.,

CHARLUIIE n. o.,
Would inform the public generally and the citizens of
Mecklenburg particularly, that he has resumed the
Practice of DENTISTRY and may be found at his old
stand He is prepared to set Artificial Teeth Gold,
Silver, Vulcanite, on the Cheoplastic process, as
patients may desire, and fill Teeth with Gold, Tin,
Amalgam Os Artificial.
He is also prepared to perform any operation belong
ing Dentistry, and need not that he will be pleas
ed to wait upon any his old friends friends
you may take that for granted.
February 5, 1861 3m
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-03-26

DEBT OF NORTH CARoLINA.-The public debt
of North Carolina, in November last, including
registered and coupon bonds, and bonds endorsed
by the State, amounted to 80 9,l29, sos. The an
uual interest on that sum is Sj47,770 80.
The appropriations by the late Legislature will
increase the debt soon and prospectivey to sl3,-
100000. The sinking fund, including assets and
resources, amounted to s9l4,080. The estimated
receipts for 1860-'6l, amounts to s836,602 80,
and the estimated disbursements to S748 ,488 80.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-03-26
The Celebrated Female Pills.

These Pills do not all Diseases but they
TdHted to Lucoreah Uhes-hat dreadful scourge
to female health, happiness and usefulness They
not patented and no humbng, but are pared by
a North Carolina physician of high staudi and of
long experience in the of female diseases
All that necessary convince you Of their efficacy
fair trial For particulars, wrappers. Price 81
per box. For sale at the DRUG STORES.
Jan Is, 1861 VT
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-03-26
CHARLOTTE, N. C, TUESDAY, MARCH &C. 1861.
FRUIT AND TREE STORE.

The subscriber has opened fruit and Fruit-tree
store next door above the Rock Island Office, and
will keep hand a well selected stock of Fruit Trees
Grape Vines, Evergreens and Shrubbery, &c. Also,
Fruits of various kinds Apples, Oranges, Lemons,
Pine Apples, &C., &c. E. W. LYLES.
Dec. If
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-03-26

Court Of Pleas and Quarter ScsstonsJdny Term, 1861
Attachment-Levied on Land.
John Stewart VS.. Joseph A Edwards
In this it appearing to the satisfaction Of the
Court that the defendant Joseph Edwards, resides
beyond the mis of this State it is therefore ordered
by the Court thet publication be made in the Western
Democrat for six successive weeks. notifying said nom
resident defendant be and appear at the next Term
this be- held for the county of UnOn at the
court House in Monroe, the first Monday in April
next then and there to show cause IT any he has, why
the land levied shall be sold TO satisfy Plaintiffs
debt interest and cost
Witness j. F. Hough, clerk of said court at office
in Monroe the first Monday in January S6l and in the
S5th rear of our Independence
52-6t pr adv So J. r. HOCGH: CLERK.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-03-26

The ANTECEDENTS OF THE VIRGINIA PEACE
CoMMIssIoNERs.-The Richmond Enquirer gives
the antecedents of the gentlemen who represented
Eirg ginia Commissioners in the Peace Confer
ence which lately met in Washington. The En-
quirer says that Messrs Rives and Summers, who
voted for the propositions adopted by the Confer
ence, have never been regarded as exponents of
Virginia sentiment on the subject of slavery. Mr
Summers, in speech before the Legislature in
1852, denounced slavery blight and curse
upon the State And Mr. Rives is reported as
saying in the u S. Senate, in 1888, that 'slavery
great social, political and moral evil; and
that if he had it in his power lie would abolish it
in Virginia tomorrow" If these charges are
true, why such men selected by the Legisla-
ture of Virginia to represent the State in confer
ence called for the purpose of afording slavery new
guarantees. If they believed slavery was blight
and curse no wonder they voted for the subter-
fuge adopted by the conference.
On the other hand, says the Enquirer, Messrs
Tyler, Seddon and Brockenborough who voted
against the propositions, have always been true to
Virginia and the South on the slavery question,
and they look upon the Settlement" adopted as
humbug and cheat
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-03-26

FATAL FALL MIR Chas. Wise, farmer, aged
about As or so, resident about seven miles West
of this place, fell into the railroad cut six miles
above this place, Saturday night last, and was kill
ed. He had been drinking heavily, and it was
doubtless owing to his condition that he lost his
life. The cut is 45 feet deep, very rocky and pre-
cipitous. Salisbury Wofchmdn.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-03-26

MORE DOCTORs.-At the recent commencement
of the Medical department of the Pennsylvania
University, the following gentlemen from North
Carolina graduated: n E Armstrong, A Cheek
W HI H Cobb, f Nj Dodson, J 7 Fuller, ] H
Hicks, W S Holt, j T johnson, Chas Lesesne, P
P Mendin, 7 A Oakley, Robertson, S Russ,
W G Stephens, j B Stovall, W B Watford, and
II WOrthingtOn
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-03-26
Beef Cattle Wanted.

Highest Cash Prices paid for Beeoes and Shecp
am still engaged in Butcherng. and desire to pur
chase Beef Cattle and Sheep for which will pay the
highest market prices. Those having stock for sale
will find 1t to their advantage to give call. In
quire at Dr. Taylor's Tan Yard.
Aug. 81, 1860 26-tf J. l.. STOUT.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-03-26

AT TAYLOR'S you lind the largest assortment
of Cutlery Guns and Pistols of all the celebrated
makes.
GLASS, of all sizes and qualities-both French and
American. Also, Putty by the keg or pound
WOODEN WARE Brooms, &c., of all kinds.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-03-26
Private Lessons on the Piano,
TO THE PUBLIC.

With this notice terminates the according to
agreement of the general superintendent of Mr. Rob
Shaw over my business in the Saddlery and Harness
line. All indebted requested to make settlements
a0ne other until further advised, will be
allowed in law. H. NJ PRITCHARD.
Feb If
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$50 REWARD.

RUNAWAY, from the Subscriber, living White
Plains, Cheste District SC about 10Th Of August last
my negro fellow Ben. He is "a years OF of yeowish
complexion almost black has no beard, weighs about l6O
pounds, about feet inch high He walks with firm step
and carries himself erect Ii likely that Ben will
to make his way free State. Any person who
will the SAID and lodge him in any safe Jail
that can get him deliver him residence shall
receive the will also give 500 reward tor
proof sufficient convict white person OF
harboring the said boy trying 20 effect his escape
WIN. NJ. BLAKENEY.
FEBRUARY 1e, 1861. IT,
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-03-26

D9- The Southern Congress adjourned on Sa-
turday the 10th, to meet again on the second Mon
day in April The Tariff bill reported week be-
fore last, did not pass Final action was post
ponea.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-03-26
Ouinn's Rheumatic Remedy

Has effected cures of Rheumatism that considered
hopeless certificates to prove which be exhibited
The suffering invited to give the medicine trial.
Orders addressed to the undersigned Charlotte vii
receive prompt attention. W. w. QUINN.
April TO- 1860. Price 81 SO per bottle.
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Noflce:

The Notes and Accounts due E. NYE HUTCHINSON
CO, after the lst day of February next. may be
found in the hands of HUTCHINSON l. BROWN, At
tornies at Law, for collection.
E. NYE HUTCHINSON Il co.
January Is, 1861. IT,
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-03-26

AS Conductor Railroad Train, or as Agent at
Depot or Mail Agent.
TestimO mails of moral character Southern principles
and close attention to business, can be given.
Address l.. \. HELMS,
Winchester Union CO., n C.
Jan. 8, 1861. 3m-pd
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-03-26

1t is said that Senator Pugh. of Ohio, has decid-
ed 20 remove to some of the Confederate States,
where he intends to apply himself solely to tho
practice of his profession.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-03-26
Charlotte 4 :. &. Railroad.

On and after the First day of October, THROUGH
EXPRESS FREIGHT TRAINS will run Daily between
Charlotte and Charleston without ransshipment thus
enabling freightS reach Charlotte in days less
from New York, and in one day ION Charleston, and
pice
Also, THROUGH TICKETS will be sold from Char
lotte to Charleston at SS so and to New York via
Charleston Steamers at S9, and rice rcrsa The
chants and public invited to try this cheap and
expeditions route for freightS and passengers
4. ii MARTIN,
Oct :, 1860. IT Gen'l Fit. and Ticket Agent
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Straw Cutters, Corn Shelters Plows, Hoes, Shoves,
Spades Forks, Axes Picks. Mattocks, Grubbing Hoes,
Trace Chains Wagon Chains Log Chains, Pruning
and Hedge Shears Pruning and budding Knives, gar
den Hoes and Rakes with handles Grain Cradles grain
grass and brer Scythes, Bush Hooks Wagon boxes:
Hollow such pots, and lids skillits, spi-
ders, stewpans and kettles, CauIdrons from 20 l2O
gallons each Iron and brass Preserving Kettles Sheep
Shears, &C. at TAYLORS Hardware Depot opposite
the Mansion House.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-03-26

Will, Char. l. Ruth. Railroad.
Special Meeting of the Stockholders of this Com
pany is appointed to be held in the town of Whining
the 28th day of March inst. pass upon the
proposed to the charter and for other pur
poses.
The transfer books will be closed for thirty days
from and after this date. BY order
ROBT. H. COWAN, Sec'y.
March 18th. 3t
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NOTICE.

TREAsURER's OFFICE A, T. & o. R. r. Co,
Charlotte n. c.. March 5, 1901 !
The third nstament of the capital stock in the A.
T., O. R. r. Co. subscribed in the town of Statesvle,
is due and payable the 5th April next Mr. C. A.
CARLTON authorized agent to collect and receipt
for tie same.
The fifth installment of the capital stock subscribed
Mount Mourne, Iredel county and the sirth INSTALL
ment of all stock subscribed in Mecklenburg county, is
due and payable the 2lst April.
Stockholders will please take notice, and be prompt
in their payments MONEY must be had the
work. NJ l.. WINSTON, Treas
March s. 1861 wv
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Ludlow's Celebrated Self-Ses
Agricultural Implements of all kinds.

Cans, Of all the different sizes, at TAYLOR'S
Hardware Store, opposite Mansion House.