The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-08-21

THE PHILADELPHIA COMMUNICATIVE
body, composed of some of the ablest and best
men of the country, convened in Philadelphia on
Tuesday. the 14th inst. We are gratified to OBJ
serve that spirit of harmony and patriotism has
characterized the delegates and we hope for the
best results from its deliberations. In view Of
the great interest which people have in the
Convention. and which we believe is felt by them
make full reports of the proceedings
have reached US up to the hour of going to press.
We will publish in full the Address and Resolu-
tons of the Convention as soon as possible. The
Convention adjourned on the 10Th instant
The following letter from Mr. Fernando Wood.
declining to serve a delegate. wild illustrate the
spirit manifested on all hands, to insure harmony
and promote success:
PHILADELPHIA, August l3.
Hon. Jas. r DooliHle, Chairman. &c:
am earnestly DESTROYS for the entire success of
the movement pr opposed to be Initiated by the Con-
ventOn of to morrow. If successful, the results to
the country will he of the salutary character.
But it cannot be successful if its proceedings shall
be disturbed by any cause whatever. am informed
that serious disagreement Is likely to arise in
sequesce of an attempt to be made to exclude some
delegates, myself included, because our political
record is distastrfulto Radicals and their sympa-
,hizers. Now, although feel confident that such
outrage would not be perpetrated by the ConVen-
ton and though have nothing regret take
back as to my during the war, and do not
admit the right of any question it in the
Convention yet am too much devoted to the ac-
rnmpIishment of the high patriotic object in view,
permit my presence there to be the means of dis
,mrbng its deliberations AN excuse for an assault
by its enemies outside. Therefore shall pot at
tend the Convention rs a delegate.
Signed, FERNANDO WOOD.
FIREs.-We regret to learn that on Friday
A.
houses Mr. James Henderson. who resides
about u miles from this place, were totally des-
troyed by fire. We understand that Mr.. Hen
derSon lost all his household and kitchen furn-
ture. wheat. bacon, and in fact, oil he had. How
the fire originated is not known. but supposed to
be the work of an incendiary.
Also. on Saturday night the l til instant.
dwelling. the property of Mr.. A. A. Kennedy.
hut occupied by Mr. Cross and Mr.. West, about
p miles from this place, entirely consumed
10y fire. with all the furniture which it contained.
it is said that the families saved nothing except
what they had The fire accidental.
TURNIps.-We trust country friends will
not full to plant largely of this vegetable
ns it is possible to do The advantage of
heavy crop of Turnips in enabling US to supply
the failure Of Il crop will be immense. With
the corn. the peas and pumpkins have also suf-
frrel. and the Turnip will assist greatly to sup
ply the place of all during the fall and winter
We are assured by producer of experience that
one third part of meal and two of Turnips
boiled together, will fAtten hogs and that it is
best to drill portion, at least after thorough
and deep pl"wing rich soil. to ensure crop. It
* said that the yellow varieties withstand the
winter better than the white.