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jg j VATES, Ei.itoii & Proprietor. (HARIiOTTK. Tuesday Morning, Dec. 16, 1856. rjji therTTo m mercial CONVENTION. body assembled in Savammli, Ga.. Ifoodaj Ike 8th inst. We were present . iys, Monday, Tuesday and Wednee- . j;lii s Lyons, Esq.. of Richmond, V,.- choeen President, David Parks - v c Edward .Martin of S. C. Joel Crawford of Ga., T. IS. Bathe of Ala., J. i Brown of Md., 0. Swenin of Tcnn., An w, Huntfct of Va.. H. Mcl.eod of Tens, ' r , y of Kia., Vice Presidents, i lV JM IowJ. P-ColT.it, W. L Can 2TcA. Hardlu-, J. W. Pope, T. J. Lennoe, A. F. Crutchfield, T. C Thack Jt,.. Octavos CJh n, J. H. Hangujn, and Wtn.d- V-'t. s a- Secretaries. Tfce President addressed the Convention ..t gone length, statinir tkat it had not s eeaalA d t'.r tfce nnrpoee of discussing poB t . i! i --ti'iif. Iut fr tin parpose of ooa- ;.! rii:ir what can he done to retrieve what tin- South has lost, Commercial indepen dence, llo .-aid all admitted that MMnetbing sogbt to be dne. .t !" tiwe poaneasing Ike elio.it entire trade and rftunrm- of the com try, I are seen by degrees, and year after year, this trade and coawuerce traaeferred toother portions or the coaatiy, our cities dwindling ,,ur coauaeree gone, and tkoM wko have iWrived tke benefit of our deoay and toea, have ii.- d that beaefit. Maid tke speaker, a in- ans of warring upon us and oar institution.- in this I'nion, which our fan sfaihi r formed not as the end, lut as the means by which liberty and happiness and more per fect union, and dome.-tie tranquility w.-re to be obtained; we come here, not for the purpose of disturbing the North, not fi tke purpose of disturbing the I'nion. but lor tke purpose ef deternuning what we can do by out own mean-, ami by our own agencies, far the purpose of making more comforta ble, more Htrong, more eipial. in all respects, that portion of the Union which furnishes the means for the whole. Ten States were n pr. - nted by about six kandred delt?rfes. There were t!M from Virginia, I7- from Georgm, 141 from South Carolina, and from 1 to 10 from the States of North Carolina, Tennessee, Alabama, Texas, Louisiana. Florida, and Maryland. Tke following are Ike names of tke dele gates in attendance from North Carolina: I (..! s.imM .1 Person David Parks, U,a- W llradly, Jos II Wright, Iftitnahl Meb'ae, Thomas II Ashe, '. T Moore, liprmain lieinard. John I! Oriawold, M D Craton, Win T ! mrtck, Jm II Planner, John K lb -ton, M Melnnis, James A Camming, James ( ' Smith. Thos D Walker, Kdward Savajjc, .lames A Wright, Col John Meltae, lion Wm Ashe, I, P Wadd. '.l, r .1 II Uihbon, .John V Keenan, John ( i ! 'arker, J K Kennedy, John V Sberard, Calvin Ilavnvs, John MelCats W H McKov, Thomas W Browi Wm .1 Yates, II F Brown. The following delegate in attendance from North Carolina kekl appointments from (Jot. Itragg: J idge Person, lion. W. S. Ashe, Col. John McKae. Thomas I ). Wal ker. J. F. Keenan, Wm. J. Yates, and one r two others whose names we do not now recollect. Judge Person was chosen as the Chair man of the X. ('. delegation. A committee of SI (two front each State) was appointed to prepare business, t whom all residathma nfiered were ordered to be referred. Dr. J. II. Gibbon and (d. John M L'ltae were membersof the eommittee from N. ('. Hon. A- Dudly Maun was, by vote, appointed one of the committee. ( '. Peeples, of Georgia, submitted the fol- ktwing preamble and resolution : Whereas, it is of the ntmort importance to the commercial independence and well be ing of the South tkat means should be at nee actively set on fool for Ike purpose of establishing a direct trade with England and the continent off Europe, he it therefore lb solved. That a preliminary suhscrip tion be at once made by the members of this 1 dv for the purpose of forming a nu riens, upon and around which they can create a joint stock company, for the pur- I nf building ocean steamers to facilitate iireel trade with England, said eon tri bu llous not ti be le-s than one hundred dollar- to each member. Several gentlemen participated in the de bate, when the resolution w as referred to the committee on business. Mr. P. said his object in offering tke reso lution was to enable the convention to do something practical, and not devote their tone to tbe passage lf empty resolutions. 1 hat was wanted was, to use the language of Kossuth, ''material ; id." Mr. Bethune, if Georgia, said that he could not see that that resolution would accomplish anything, its it could not bind the ntrmbersof the conv ntiou if it was pass ed Tke object of tke convention as he understood it. wan to establish direct trade. but that did not di T' !i il upon the lines of I steamships. It would be bettor for tho nio- l, u nor m pio dacer to have his carrvinc dons v Idle he , .,. . . , 1 I raaue itiiis dusiucss lorai-e products. Pines 8 oi nilW , cswious.uil troni t - 1....1 l....... 1? 1 I .. Charleston and Savannah within a few weeks or months and had been sold to the t North at a discount J It was bat a loss of capital to attempt to 1 build steamships, as much so as for the I producer to build wagons tocarry his cotton j to market when railroads would do it cheap er. He referred to the former condition of the South, when .-be imported her own goods for consumption, instead of transporting bv tha way of New York. He ascriiied the change to the transferring of the gold and silver obtained here for customs to the citv of New York, to he used for the benefit of Northern merchants. He belie vt d the rem edy was to be found iu the repeal of the tariff hiws. and in direct taxation, when each man would pay according to what he was wurth for the support of the government. Uiteud of the South paying as she docs now, a larger proportion tlmn could justly be asked. He reviewed the effect of the tariff upon the cotton market, showing by statistics that when the tariff was a high one, the cotton market was depressed, and when the tariff was a low one, the price of cotton was raised, lie argued that by re pealing the tariff and raising revenues by direct taxation, the Southern merchant could obtain and sell goods as cheaply as the Northern merchant, for the foreign manu facturer would bring his goods to the South ern port.-, to exchange for Southern products, and the country would be relieved from the support of the 2800 officials now engaged in collecting the revenue at an average an nual salary of $900 each; Congress would be more economical of the public money, in appropriations, as the rich and influential would be averso to taxing themselves. He said that up to ls40, the South was a unit in favor of free trade, or at least a low tariff, but at that time was led to support the opponent of Van Buren and swallow the bank, tariff, internal improvements and all, because the States Rights party had taken a grudge against Jackson and Cal houn, as his right hand men. He was for the repeal of the tariff and for direct taxa tion. Mr. Swan, of Tennessee, offered the fol lowing resolution : Resolved, That this Convention would deem it wi.-o legislation on tbe part of South ern and Southwestern States to require tkat all bonds issued by the States themselves, or by counties, cities and incorporated companies, shall be payable, the principal and the interest accruing thereon, at some 'lace within -aid States. On motion of Mr (I. W. Cutter, of Ya., the President was instructed to appoint a committee of one from each State represent ed, to ascertain the amount of foreign goods Imported into and consumed by the South ern State-; the amount of the public debt of each Southern State, discriminating be tween creditors of foreign nations, of North ern States and of citizens of the South; the amount Southern States are tributary to the North- ru States by way of revenue and in tt rest on the public debt the committee to sit during the recess, and to report at the next meeting of the convention. P. ;. Dean, of Va, submitted the fid lowing resolutions : , 1 Jit - triced, That the education of South ern youth in Northern seminaries is to be strongly deprecated as unnecessary, im politic, and having a tendency t taint their mind- with disloyalty to the South. 2 .'. toiced, That the people of the South owe it t- themselves and their interest to give their patronage to Southern journals and Southern books as far as possible, to the xchision of the issues of the Northern press. '.i Jlexolved, That the Southern manufac turers d serve and should receive encour agement from Southern poople by being preferred to all others, whenever their pro ducts are of equal value and on equal terms. I lit sotted, That our railroads should as far a practicable be constructed by South ern labor and equipped with the product of Southern manufacturers. Referred to the committee on business. William B. Gaulden, of Ga., presented the follow ing resolution : 1 Resolved, That our representatives in Congress be requested to use their best ef forts to procure the repeal of the tariff. 2 lleiolced, That our representatives in Congress, be requested to use their best ef forts to procure a repeal of all the laws in terdicting the African slave trade, as also to procure a treaty to be made, which will ,-ecure the d livery of fugitive slaves by the authorities of Canada upon the demand of their owners. ( n motion of Mr Harrison, of Va., the paecediag resolutions were laid upon the table. Mr Chambliss, of Va., offen d the follow ing resolution, which was referred to the committee on business : Kesolred, That our representatives in Congress be requested to use their best ef forts to procure a repeal of the tariff. Mr Moore of La., submitted the following resolutions. tiesolced, Tkat in the opinion of this convention the construction of a railroad from the Mississippi river to the Pacific ocean is of the greatest importance for the transportation of the mails, to repel invasion and to cement the I'nion of the United States, and that Congress ought to make Jiberal grants of public lands to aid its con struction. Ilesoireii, That the official reports of the explorations made of the proposed routes, recommend the route near the oJd parallel of latitude as being the shortest, best and cheapest : and that the State of Texas de serves our thanks for the liberal oiler id mant- of lands to aid in its construction through that State. The committee on business reported fav irably on the last two resolutions, with some slight alterations, whereupon a de bate of 4 or l hours length took place, the contest bring between Alabama and Vir ginia, the former favoring and the latter opposing that portion expressing the opinion that grants of land ought to be made by 1 Congress to aid in building the Road. The ! resolutions w ere finally re-committed to the committee. The above is a sketch of the proceedings i up to Wednesday night. An effort was , . ! .1 1 mam lo reconsiucr ine resolution in n.ini to re-opening the slave trade. A warm and animated discussion took place, when the motion to reconsider was rejected bv a vote . st.- I-m,-..!;,,.-. nA Tmm l.ein,' , , . i tbfciy states voting for a recousideration. .... . " . ,. , i r -i i Tim South Carolina delegation was divided on the question, but a majority cast the vote of the State for the purpose of bringing the .,,...-.r. Iiafflm the nonvontMin in order to it6 merits discussed. The committee on business reoommend- KnoxvUle, Tennessee, as the place for lt,Win... the uext Convention, and the jecona Monday in Augu.-t us the time, which recommendation was agreed to. From what we saw and heard, we have conn' to the conclusion that these Conven tions are inefficient, and so far, have not resulted in accomplishing anything. There is too much waste of time in speech-making and not enough of action. Southern men appear to be too much divided as to the proper course to pursue, and a large pro portion have not formed any conclusion as to what ongkt to be done, or what is neces sary. All agreed that something should be doue to secure the commercial independence of the South, hut few entertained similar opinions, and the consequence is that most of the time was c upied in talking. This was the seventh Convention of the kind that has been held. P- S. We learn that on Thursday and Friday the Convention passed resolutions endorsing Mr Mann's scheme for a Steam- ' ship line from the Chesapeake Bay to Mil- lord Haven; favoring the encouragement of southern periodicals and journals instead of northern publications. The Pacific Kailroad resolutions were also adopted. Resolutions in favor of free trade and di rect taxation were laid upon the table by a vote of 57 to 24, but were reconsidered and referred to a Committee who are to report to the next Convention. Resolutions re commending an organization to promote southern emigration to Kansas, and sympa thizing with the movements in Central America were adopted. SAVANNAH, GEORGIA. The citizens of Savannah are entitled to the thanks of the late Convention for the hospitable reception extended to the dele gates. Unlike the Cincinnatians, no advan tage was taken of the crowd. The hotels made moderate charges, and after they were tilled, private families afforded elegant ac commodations. All seemed to vie with one another in making visitors comfortable. The Reading Rooms attached to the Print ing offices of the "Georgian & Journal" and " Republican" were open to all, and their daily papers gratuitously furnished, in any quantity, to those who wanted them. We formed an agreeable acquaintance with R. Jb Hilton. Esq., Editor of the Savannah Georgian and Journal, who exerted himself to make the occasion a pleasant one to strangers. The new- Mayor of the city, Dr. Scrib ben, was active and untirinj in his atten tion to delegates. On Wednesday night a magnificent Rail was given by the citizens. Mr. Charles Green, a citizen of Savannah, gave an elegant entertainment at his resi dence, to which all the delegations were in vited. Everything passed off satisfactorily and all present enjoyed themselves. Had we time, we might interest our read ers with a description of the citj'. The Main streets arc- wide and regularly laid off. Some of them contain four rows of trees. At the corners of every other square there is a beautiful Park enclosed, which affords a pleasant place of resort from the scorch ing sun during warm weather. We saw no one but what expressed uo Iight with their visit to Savannah. I v There were several prominent gen tlemen at the Commercial Convention. Hon. A. Dudly Mann, late assistant Secre tary of State under Mr. Pierce, was present and invited to a seat. Also, Mr. J. R. De Row, editor of DoRow's Review and author id' the valuable statistics accompanying the last census tables. Albert Pike, the long bearded and long-haired Arkansas orator, attracted considerable notice. He hailed as a delegate from Rouisiana this time. The trip to Savannah was worth taking if for no other purpose than to hear the speeches that were made, and see the men who delivered them. MR. BUCHANAN'S CABINET. The Electoral College of Virginia recom mended Hon. John R. Floyd, of that State, to Mr. Buchanan for a seat in his Cabinet. This was certainly rather presumptuous and in bad taste. It displays too great a desire for office, and we an- surprised that the Electors of that State should be found pursuing such a course. A writer in the Richmond Enquirer administers a just re buke to the gentlemen engaged in the dic tating move. Many rumors are afloat in regard to who w ill compose the Cabinet. Wo think it is certain that South Carolina will have a Cab inet officer, and it is very likely that Ala bama and Indiana will be represented, and probably Pennsylvania. THE "WHIG" AND RAYNER. The Charlotte Whig of the 9th, attempts a reply to our article of some weeks pre vious in regard to its effort to sustain the course of Kenneth Rayner. As we were absent the past week, we have not time to reply at length to the Whig this week if we so desired; but on examining the article we find it requires little if any reply, for it does not controvert a single charge made against Rayner. We charged him with acting with the Fremont men in the late conte-t by advising and working for fusion in Pennsylvania. This tho Whig cannot disprove, and Mr Rayner himself, together with all his bolsterers, will find themselves unable to justify such a course as be (Ray ner) pursued. We called the attention of the Whig to its misstatement in saying that Rayner was branded as a traitor because he voted for Fillmore; 'out instead of making the cor rection it reiterates the fabrication. Cer tainly the editor does not mean what he sa s. If Rayner' s conduct was severely criticised simply because he voted for Fill more, how is it that all Mr F's supporters in the State (or at least the prominent por tion of them) were not treated in the same way Why were not Graham, Morehead. Darcran. V. C Rarrineer, and others, brand ed as traitors ? Recause they did not go North at the invitation of abolitionists, and there abuse southern men and advise a union of Fillmore and Fremont men. The Whig closes its article with the fol lowing broad assertion: 'The Democrat says, -we have judged Kenneth Rayner by his arfs not by his property." We belie to that by one of his acta vou have judged him, and that is, his opposition to James Buchanan. If he was as nure as the angels in heaven and oppos ed to Janns Buchanan, the Democrat and his party would none of him.' All we have to say about this assertion i, that it is entirely uusustained by facts. It is simply ridiculous to make such a charge. If we were to judge the writer of the above paragraph by his words, we would he forced to the conclusion that he possessed a small amount of an important and valuable quality which the aforesaid angels are known to possess. LEGISLATIVE PROCEEDINGS. Correspondence of the Democrat. RALEIGH, Dec. 13ih, 1S5G. Mr YV. J. Yatis, Dear sir: The business of ihe Legislature is increasing in importance and in terest as the s'-ession advances. The two -lues-tions, of a new Judicial Circuit and Internal Im provement than which, no two questions are like ly more to engage tae attention and excite the interests and the hopes of the various and con flicting claims to the consideration of the members of the present Legislaturt the first in the Senate and the latter in the House, were voted on this day. The Bill to establish an eighth Judicial cir cuit, after being discussed at considerable length on Thursday by Coleman, Hill and W. R. Myers for, and Poole and Thomas against, was lost by a decided majority; the Last and the know-nothings to a man voting aiainst the Bill, the west voting for it: I mean the Demcerats of the West. There was a manifest pleasure exhibited en the part of the opposition at this as it was understood know nothing triumph. It was recommended by Gov. Bragg in his message, and was reported favoiably on by the Committee on the Judiciary, which of course was composed of a majority of democrats: and therefore, must, ifpossible.be kilWd off as a democratic measure, which was easily etlected by creating a sort of panic among a portion of the Eastern democracy against this proposed increase of State indebtedness, which, together with the entire know-nothing party, resulted in a signa' defeat of the Bill. A reconsideration was moved, which was, however, tabled to-day ly a dec ided majority; this sinks it so low that the hand of the resurrectionist can never reach it, and with it has passed away the unrealized hopes and fondly an ticipated promotion of some enterprising gentle man to place and power. The Fayetteville and Coal Field Railroad elici ted yesteiday and to-day in the House of Commons! long and loud debate. It was understood to bo the question upon which others of a like character hinged, and after much argument, long and labored, for and against, a vote was to-day taken amid much excitement. After considerable anxiety and suspense, it was announced by the Speaker that the Bill was lost by one vote; had the one vote been the o;her way, the boys would have brought the house down. It was, however, upon motion, re considered by a majority often votes. The new county of Alleghany was lost in the Senate yesterday by lojr votes. We have had one vote for Trustees of Univer sity, but no election: there are some forty aspir ants. The Bi!' for the amendment of the charter of Davidson College haa passed both Houses, and therefore becomes a law. Various Bills for he emancipation of slavi s have been defeated; there appears to be a determi nation to vote every one down. It is unnecessary to speculate upon the Wilmington, Charlotte and R. Railroad Bill. It is in the omnibus with the Fayetteville Road, and its fate will be decided on Monday with that of the Fayetteville Road. It is impossible to predict the result of the Danville Road, but it is steadily gaining ground; a very bitter opposition exists in certain sections against it. Quite a number of Bills to charter Banks have been introduced for almost every little town in the State. 1 think, however, but one Bill will pass this Session; either the old State Bank with all the additional shares owiud by the Sra-e, or a Bank with the Stock entirely owne I by the State. A Bill was introduced in the Senate to-day to repeal the L'sury Laws; I think it will meet with much favor, and pass, if the members do not get fri"htencd out of it as they did last Session. X In the Senate, on Monday, the 8th, Mr Wilder introduced a bill to re-charter the Bank of the State, which was referred to the committee on Banks and Currency, and ordered to he printed. Mr Housion introduced a bill to increase the pay of members of the General Assem bly, and tho Clorks thereto. The bill re peals the act now in force fixing the pay of members; and substituting in lieu thereof an act, fixing the pay of Speaker at $400 per session, and members at $300, with $5 per day for attendance on extra sessions. Tho bill to establish Alleghany county was rejected, 25 to 17. In the House, on Monday, the bill to aid in the construction of the Western Rail road was taken up. Mr Badham moved to lay the bill on the table. By leave of the House, the Speaker vacated the chair and addressed the House in favor of the bill. Mr Shepherd's speech was eloquent, able and argumentative; it covered the entire question, and left no objection unanswered: it evidently made a great impression upon the House. In the Senate, on Tuesday the Oth, Mr Brogden introduced a bill to incorporate the Bank of Goldsboro'. On motion of Mr Christian, the vote re jecting Alleghany county, yesterday, was reconsidered. In the House, Mr Scott offered a resolu tion to impure into the expediency of abol ishing public executions. The bill amending the charter of David son College passed its last reading. This secures to the College Mr Chambers' be quest. In the Senate, on the 10th, the bill to abolish the office of Common School Super- intendant created considerable discussion and was indefinitely postponed. The vote of California stands: Buchanan 00,000, Fillmore 35,000, Fremont 19,000. Mi:. Dobbin. Iu concluding a long and favorable note of Mr Dobbin's Report, the Philadelphia American, (the leading op position paper in Pennsylvania,) says : "Of course, we cannot follow out into all its particulars the able and interesting report of Secretary Dobbin. We look upon him as a wise and faithful officer, who has well discharged the duties of his Department. The interest which he has uniformly manifested in the welfare of our seamen is an especial recommendation; and demon strates that, in the right qualities of heart : as well as of mind, lie is adapted to that post, which he has so honorably filled, and from which lie is about to retire." The Raleigh Kkgistek. We learn from the Standard that the Register catab- i lishment. exposed to public sale in Raleigh ' on Friday last, was bid off for John W. Syme, Esq., of the Petersburg Intelligencer, , at $5,100. Mr Svmc is expected to take personal charge of the paper some time next month. Mr Syme has had long experience and has acquired an enviable reputation iu his j profession, as a genial and gentlemanly I editor, rene rally speaking devoid of personal bitterness, and eschewing personalities. UT It will be seen by advertisement that the Bank of Charlotte has declared a semi-annual dividend of 4 per cent S. C. LEGISLATURE. We spent a few hours in Columbia during the past week, and attended the de liberations of the South Carolina Legisla ture. We were pleased to see some old acquaintances occupying seats in that hon orable body. William S. Mullins, Esq., a native of Fayetteville, X. C, and a grad uate of the X. C- University, is a member of the House front Marion District. He is a gentleman of decided talents and is held iu high esteem by his fellow members. We never saw a finer looking body of men than compose the S. C Legislature, and to their credit he it said, they observe decorum in debate and in behaviour, which is a rare qiuility in such assemblages. - . . GOVERNOR OF SOUTH CAROLINA. Hon. B. F. V. Allston, having been electe d Governor of South Carolina by the Legislature, was inaugurated on Thursday last. We copy from the Columbia Banner the following description of the manner in which the inauguration is effected : At one o'clock, the hour appointed by joint action of both branches of the General Assembly, the Chancellors and Judges of the State having previously taken seats near and in front of the Speaker's desk, the President and Clerk of the Senate, the form er in the purple robe of office, the hitter in his black gown, followed by a train of Sena tors, two abreast, appeared at the door of the Hall, and proceeding up the main aisle, the President and Clerk ascended to the Speaker's platform, and were seated on his right, the Senators seating themselves on each side of the aisle, the Speaker of House alone standing. Soon the door-keeper an nounced. "Make way for the Governor elect and committees of arrangements." The Governor elect, Hon. K. P. YV. Allston, leaning on the arm of Ex-Governor J. H. Adams, came forward, and advancing to the desk, delivered from thence his inaugural. On the conclusion of his address, the oath of office was administered to Governor Allston, in solemn form, and in a most im pressive manner, by the Speaker of the House. These ceremonies being concluded, the Speaker announced that the members of the House would attend in the Senate Cham ber, the further formula of the inaugura tion. These being completed, the inanima tion was perfected by the Sheriff of Rich land declaring, from the balustrade in front of the State House, the Honorable R. P. W. Allston to be Governor and Commander-in-Chief in and over the State of South Carolina. Fi;ee Suffrage. So far as the Legis lature is concerned, this measure has finally passed. It will be submitted to the people at the polls at the election iu August next, for ratification or rejection. . Incompetent Witnesses. It is stated that the Supreme Court of North Carolina has confirmed the decision of Judge Manly that members of the LFniversalist Church are incompetent to testify in courts of justice according to the laws of the State. IMPORTANT FROM NICARAGUA. Walker has been successful in a series of battles with the combined Central Americans on the 10th Nov. General Herrsby, with 200 men, defeated 1,000 of the enemy under the Costa Rican General Canas. The enemy lost 200; Hensby lost 2 killed and wounded. Four days' fighting at M assay a ended in the entire defeat of the enemy. Walker returned to Granada, giving three days notice of his intention to allow time to remove the valuables. He then fned Granada, leaving not a ve6tige of the place. He remov ed all the effects of the men and inhabitants of Nicaragua to Ryuas, which wrill hereafter be the capitol of Nicaragua! There had been a naval battle between the Nicaraguan war steamer Granada and a Costa Rican brig ol war of three times her size. The Costa Rican steamer was blown up, and the lives of all on board destroyed. It is sup posed the enemy's loss was 300 There had been v arious battles since Octo ber. Front the Wilmington Journal. Raleigh, December 9th, 185G. The Commons Hall was filled last night by persons anxious to hear Mr Rayncr's answer to the charges brought against him. Mr A. Dockery was called to the Chair, Messrs. Harrison of Wake, and Mann of Pasquotank, appointed Secretaries. Mr. Rayner being called upon, commenced by comparing himself to Paul before Agrippa. and likened the Democrats to the persecut ing Jews. He then burst into a bitter in vective against his political opponents, whom he designated as '"jail birds," "cross road hucksters," '-bull dogs" and "blood hounds," with many other rhetorical orna ments of more strength than elcfrance. He drew a contrast between Napoleon and himself, both fighting againt united millions, but expressed himself satisfied : such was always the fate of great men, who were iu advance of their age and bent factors of mankind. This modest eulogium did not satisfy him until he finished his illus trations by stilting he was like Prometheus, chained to a rack, with Democratic vultures tearing his liver. His occasional appeals to the prejudices of his partizans drew forth partial applause. But his evidently labor ed statement of his Philadelphia proceed ings his wire drawn distinctions between "Union"' and "Fusion." were heard in ", inous silence. Mr R. evidently felt this, for the remainder of bis speech was in a more subdued tone. His final appeal, "not for ;i justification of his acta or an endorsement of his conduct,' but for the meeting to bear witness tfi tin: purity of his motives" was evidently addressed to the feelings, not the judgment of his audience. He sat down evidently dissatisfied either with himself or his hearers. Mr Outlaw responded to a call, by complaining bis name was used without his authority, and decjined making a speech. After repeated calls, Mr Miller came forward and earnest ly defended the "American" party gener ally, from the charp-e of A bolitionism. His only allusion to Mr Rayner, was that he felt convinced, in case the North invaded the South, that gentleman would be found in the front ranks defending her. That faint praise was thankfully received by Mr Kay ner's friends. We were unable to catch tin- purport of some resolutions which were read. Mr Rayners defence was a complete failure ; not a now fact was elicted, not a glimmer of light was thrown on the subject, no charge was rebutted. Therefore no just cause was shown why the verdict pro nounced by the people and press of North Carolina against Mr Rayner should be set aside. LELiO- For the Western Danorrat. DEMOCRATIC MEETING. Agreeablo to announcement, a meeting of the Democrats of the Town of Cliarlotto was called ou Monday evening, tho 8th inst., for the purpose of presenting to the voters of the Town, a suitable ticket for Intendant and Commissioners. j On motion of S. A. Harris, Dr. II. M. ! Pritchard was called to tho Chair, and I S. W. Davis requested to act as Secretary. The object of the meeting being explained, it was moved and seconded that a com mittee of three persons be appointed for the purpose of preparing a ticket for the consideration and adoption of the meeting. John Rigler, S. A. Harris ai. 1 S. M. Howell being appointed for that purpose, after re tiring for a short time, returned, and through their chairman, John Rigler, reported the following gentlemen as candidates to be voted for at the ensuing January election: FOR Intkndant: DAVID PARKS, ESQ. F(Ut Co MMISSIO N EK s : WM. PHIFER, J. C. ALLISON, WM. HAKTY, II. F. DAVIDSON', JNO. TOWN' LEY, J. K. HARRISON. A few remarks were then made by J. K. Harrison, relative to his inefficiency to serve as a Commissioner, from the necessity of occasional absence, and requesting that his name be stricken from the ticket. Mr Townhy also remarked, that he felt a delicacy and reluctance in permitting his name to be canvassed as a candidate, as there were many others, who from con siderations of nativity, as well as for other reasons, had greater claims than himself to the suffrages of the citizens, and that there fore, he respectfully requested tin' omission of his name. On motion, the ticket was unanimously adopted. Mr Harris then stated to the meeting that there was in course of preparation, a full and complete report of the financial condition of the Town, which Mould be published in a short time, containing a statement of the revenues and disburse ments of the Town during the administra tion of the present Hoard, up to the date of publication. On motion, the meeting adjourned sine die. II . M. PRITCHARD, Pres't. S. W. Davis, Sec'y. - The Grand Division of the Temper ance organization of this State convened in Fayetteville last week. The. reports of the officers presented an unflattering account of the operations of the Order for tin' year past. The officers for the ensuing year are its follows : Rev. C. P. Jones, of Everittsville, G. W. P. R. M. Sloan, of Greensboro', C. W. A. A. M. Gorman, of Raleigh, G. S. W. M. Johnson, of Alamance, G. T. Rev. C. F. Deems, of Wilmington, G.Chap. J. B. Ferguson, of Fayetteville, G. Con. R. II 1 lorry, of Camden, G. Sen. MARRIED, In Rowan county on the- 2d instant, Mr. Johu S. Carson, to Mrs. Jane L. Graham. In Mocksville, on the 2d inst., Col J I) Jones, to Miss Sallie Gibhs. In Rowan county, on the 4th instant, Mr .Silas Earnhart, to Miss .Sarah Cauble. In Rowan county, on the2Cth ultimo, Mr Peter A Brown, to Miss Eliza S Leppard. Iu Waughtown, on the loth inst.. Mr Nathan iel Crowder, to Misa Nancy R. Vawter, daugh ter of John Yawter, Esq. DIED, In Rowan county, on the 26th ultimo, Harry Augustus, infant son of Paul X and Amelia Hei lig, in the Dth month of his age. In New Hanover county, on the 29th ultimo, Mrs Jane Register, consort of Michael Register, in the- 4th year of her age. In Wilmington, on the 10th instant, of con sumption, F. Nash Waddell, Jr, aged 28 years. The Bank of Charlotte, IV. C Otii DECEMBER, 1850. Tffl HE Board of Directors have this day deelar JL ed a dividend of 4 per cent on the Capital Stock of the Bank. The same will he paid to the Stockholders on and after the 1st Monday in Jan uary next. YV. A. LUCAS, Cashier. Dec- Id, 1856 2w Charlotte Common School. WE, the "Common School Committees" for the two districts in the town ot Charlotte, inform the citizens that we have unitedly em ployed Mr. E. C. Elms for the ensuing year, and that a School under his superint- ndance will be opened at the Common School-house in this place on Monday the 5th ol January, 1857. E. II. ANDRKWS, R. M. JAMISON, A. CRAY, C. OVERMAN, E. GRAHAM, J. RIGLER. Dec. 10, 1850 S w To Teachers of Public Schools. ALL persons who desire to act as Teachers in the D, strict Schools of Mecklenburg coun ty, during the 1st and 2d quarters of the yer 1S57, are requested to attend at the office of the Mutual Fire Insurance Company on the 1 0th day (Saturday) of January, 1857, lor the purpose of being examined and receiving cer tificates. J. P. KOSS, Sup. Com. Schools. E. NYE HUTCHISON, M. D. JOHNSTON, Ji-om- 01 . Dec. 10. h 185G 4w TO HIRE, ON the first of January next, at the public ?,quare in Charlotte, i s or 20 Megroes, belonging to Mary A. Williamson, one of the minor beira of John Williamson, deceased. J. M. HUTCHISON, Guardian. Dec. 10. lS5o-.lt B4MH STOCK and State Hoittls Tor Sale. WILL be offered for saie to the highest bid der, on a credit ol six months, on Tuer-.day the 13th day of January n-xt, at theCouit j House in the town of Vradeaboroab, 191 Sliarcs of the Capital Stock of the Bank of Wadesbo rough, XOO Sliares of the Capital Stock ot the Dank of Charlotte. Also, Five State Bonda of One Thousand Dol lars each. the property of the late Mrs. A nr. P. Leak, dee'd. W. R. LEAK, I ,. J. A. LEAK. J Lxfxutor. Deo. 16, 180 3t lo Hire. ON the first day of January next, the Ne sroes belonging to the minor heirs of tbe late Dr. M. W. Alexander, will be publicly hired in Charlotte lor one year. H. LaF. ALEXANDER. Dec. 16, 1855 3t IToli. A fi administrator of B. IL Young, decensetl, im I will ieH in the Town ef Charlotte on lb 1st of Jamwrv next, 12 or 10 LIKELY NE GROES, most of whom an- boys from 10 luW vears of aire. A credit of ti months will be given. " X. IV All iudebuil to the estate will pWne pay up. W. WALLACE, A.bn r. December 1, WGfl :!w Negroes to Hire. OX Tu sd;iv, 30th ol DrcmnVr, at the resi dence of tie- siihserihei ill lie hired out f..r the ve.tr 1857, all the Negroes belonging to the iiiiuui heirs of Dr. J. M. Harris, oVc'u. J. M. STKONti, (Juardian. December 1(, I860- 3w Whig copy. Motlee fWILL otf. r my plantation for sale on the fd .l-.v .if Jmmrv in xt. two miles we-t ot Dal- ; his Ivhnr near the watert of Little Lang Creek, e ...... .'II 'IT containing o.t: iiiMHit.it i.w t il l! ACRES more or leas, w ith about 08 mm of cleared land in a gtood state of cultivation. Terms made known ondaj of sale. Dec. lb-:Jt-pd K. A. JENKINS. Valuable Town Property FOR SALE. WE will sell on the firt day of January, the valuable Town Property owned by the late Mrs. T. It. Springs, consisting ot Dwelling and Store II. .use, situated on Try n mi. .1. one door Kartb-eaai of L.roy Spring' ''lick corner. . ... Persons desiring a business location would no well t. examine the premises, at it is as favoiably situated far mercantile purposes aa any in Imm town of Charlotte. Terms easy and made Known n day of sale. J. BLACKWOOD, AC. STEELE, M. tt. TAYLOR. D. c. 16, Mfifl la THE MARKETS. CORRECTED WEKKJLY BY T. If. TAIMtoW. Charlotte, Dec. 16, 1856. w BACON, Haaw per lb - 12 to li " Sul. s, per in " Hog round Bugging, rittton, per yard Beef, pel lb Bitter, per lb Becsttwz, per lb Beans, per bushel BRANDY, Apple per gal Peach " CO TTON, new, per lb Cojfu, p. r lb Rki " " .Java CA ND I. ES, Adamantine " Sperm Tallow CORN, per bushel Chickens, each --- CI. O III, Copperas " Linsey F.,'!.i, per dozen FLOUR, per lOttlbn " perbbl Femtkers, per lb Herrings, per bbl i Lnrd, per lb - Mutton, per lb Mackerel, per bbl 114 to V II to 00 20 4 to r 15 to Id 'jo to 'J2 75 50 75 104 to II Llto 15 ID to 20 S.l to :i7 40 to 50 20 to 25 (if to bo 124 ot 16 12 to li 25 to :m 124 to 18 .... :i 00 to :i I8 ( 25 lo 0 50 :w to Mi $4 lo C 124 to 00 5 to 6 $10 to 24 75 60 to 7 18 to 20 124 to H i . . .'. . 75 to 2 (M) 10 to 12 1.90 to 00 GO to 86 $9 to 104 5 to 6 45 to 50 7 GO to r?5 MOLASSES, Sugar House " Common SU(; A 11, Loaf " Brown Tea. per lb Stone ware, per gal Salt, per sack Mint, per bushel Mullets, p. r bbl (Wilmington) iXuils, per lb - Oats, per bushel Pork, per lb Peas, per bushel POTATOES, Irish, per bushel Northern, per bushel, " Sweet, per bushel U'lirat, per bushel Uliixl;, ij, Western, per pal W OOL, best washed, " unwashed Yarn, bale Clor.t r Seed, per bush. 1 50 to 00 ( unlit:.) 50 1.20 to 1.30 60 to bo 27 to 28 .23 90 to 95 !? 12 to 00 REMARKS. Cotton still continues at our former quotation, Ittil to 1 1 , but with downward tendency. Wheat is firm at .$ I U0 tv$l 30 per bushel. Oats in de mand at 45 to so cents. Flout has advanced we iptote in bids, at .f 25 to $SB Haps $15 15 to $:2i per 100. Trade has been quite biisk for the last week, notwithstanding the bad condition of the roads COLUMBIA MARKET. Doc. 13." Thore wus a very active demand for cotton daring the past two duyt, at full and firm prices. .Some 500 bales changed hands, at prices ranging from I0 to Hi extremes ; most sales 1 1 4 to 1 1 cents. PROVIDENCE ACADEMY, 1 Miles Sonlk of Charlotte. The exercises ef the fifteenth 8easion will open on the a?irt muntluy of Juuuui j , lrt".7. Terms per Session of 21 weeks : Latin, Greek and Mathematics, 12 50 English Grammar, Geography &c, ( 00 Students will be charged from the day ef n tmnee to the end of the session, without deduc tions for lost time. E. C. KI'VKENDAL. December 9, IKifi. 2:l-4t-pd NOTICE. GOJLD MIME FOR SALE. I WILL s. ll on the 19th d;iy of March nxt, on the premises of the lime, it beiug in (listen county, N" U., on the west si.b of Cataw ba River and South Fork th wclt-knaw 11 mcIsfiAIW OID MUIfB, with sixty acres of Land, mere or lws, attached, with two good springs the most of the land is wood-land. It will be sold on a credit of six months with int. rami fioui date, tin- purchaser giving bond and security. Any person wishing to purchase will do s.JI to ;iil ott Win. Y. Davidson, . A. Grief' Wilson MojitguwiJ. arid J. C. Aydlotte, or Wm. 11- McLean at the Gold Mine above ni iitioii.-d. WM. It M. LLAN, Ex'r. D. c. 2, H5G. XKH jar l)K. WAIT, lciitit, having eeeaaieai fci go t Virginia on professional basil as, will be absent until the 1st of Janusiy, 1857. D- 2d, I KG. .-:t Tahc nrotice All p none hadented t tin old firm of B. KOOI'MANNW CO.,eith. rby Not. o, Account, will save cost by settling on or bnfntn .January (,'oiirt, as longer indulg. uc cannot be jrivuu. 11 c. d, 1866. 22-3t IRON WORKS FOR SALE ! ! J) y virtue of a Deere.- of the Court ef Kipiify, y for Uaeten county, i will aoU , mm we preniLv s, on Crowder's Cm k in saio county, the undivided one-half of the, Afeernathy Forge f.and, including the fatfje Sat and valuable Ore bank, on the Pith day of December, 1806, and on a crfdit ol nine and flaVaeai month, with lull r st from date. F. M. APKL'N'ATIIY, C. M. E. Tin' r. maining one-lialf of the faaae hiwl will bt Bold at the iaiiif time and place, and on tli same t --rilis. A HOYL, 15 Mill'P. lemnuVsManefa) Hoi . I6tfc 60 tt
The Charlotte Democrat (Charlotte, N.C.)
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