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u WM. J. YATES. Editor & Proprietor Tuesday Morning, Jan. 12, 1858. DEMOCRATIC STATE tOVETIOr. We learn fvom Raleigh that the Demo cratic Executive Committee have selected CHARLOTTE as the placo for holding the next Democratic State Convention amd the Fourteenth day of April as the time. Let our democratic friends attend from East and West, from North and South, and they will meet with a hearty reception from the Democracy of Mecklenburg and this section. The Democracy Moving. Wo refer the reader to the proceedings of a demo cratic meeting held in Uaion county last week. It will be seen that the Hon. J. W. Ellis is recommended to the State Conven tion. The democracy of Union have over proven true to the cause, and whoovor the Convention may nominate as tho demo cratic candidate for Governor, wo know they will be found giving him a warm support. In the Asheville News wo find the pro ceedings of democratic meetings held in Jackson and Polk counties. Tho meeting in Jackson recommends the Hon. W.W. Awry as the democratic candidate for Gov ernor, but pledges support to tho nominee of the Convention. THE EIGHTH OF JANUARY, Tho Anaivorsarj of tho battle of New Orleans, was celebrated in this place by tho Hornets' Nest Riflemen parading aud iiring ealutc s. The Company looked fino, and we were pleased to notice a decided improvement in marching. Every commu nity ought to have a military organization; and we hope all fee! a deep interest in the prosperity of the Riflemen. Our young nice ought to rally to its support. Per forming military duty under disciplined officers will improve a young man in many ways, especially in walking, holding tho body erect, Ac. liF We are not in tho habit of publishing complimentary notices of our paper we bavo scrupulously refrained from anything of the kind but out of many letters re ceived from gentlemen who occupy promi nent positions, as well as from thoso who pursue a inoro humbler path in life, we feel excused for making an extract from on.-. A friend at Palutka, Fia., writes us as follows: ' Enclosed you will find $4 for which please continue my paper another year and forward one copy to ex-Cov. W. 15. Moseluy at this place. (lov. Moseley requests me to cay to you that its your strict adherence to the true democratic principles and your uncompromising support of principle, re-gardief-s of men, that has induced him to hubsoribe for your paper, aud that he wishes you great success," Ac. Raii.koad Subscription. On tho 2d Monday in February the citizens uf Ruth erford County will vote on a proposition to subscribe SSOJMJO to tho Wilmington, Char lwitwand Rutherford Railroad. Tuc North Carolina Christian AD VOCATE, located at RalcigK and edited by Mov. li. T. Heflin, fur the North Carolina M. E. Conference, has entered upon its third volume, and, we hope with a prospect of suceuss, a it evidently deserves a very liberal patronage from at h ast tho members of the M. E. Church of thin State. It is issued at the very low prico of 1 50 per year, strictly in advance. Mr Hetlin has managed the Advocate with signal ability, using discretion aud fairness in discharging his editorial duties. A New Book. John C. Hamilton, son of Alexander Hamilton, has just published a book, claiming that his father is entitled to the credit of managing affairs during the Revolution ; that hu Alexander Hamil ton, was tho originator of all successful schemes, and is indeed the truo (Jeorge Washington ; meaning that it is a great mistake to suppose that Washington did anything of himself for the Colonies, but that Hamilton was the main-spring he did tho work while Washingtan received the credit. It is known that Hamilton was Washington's Secretary, but that ho did tho dictating and writing too will bo hard for Mr. J. C. Hamilton to establish. If Hamilton is entitled to what his sou claims for him, all the books on the life of Wash ington will have to be dispensed with and a new volumo prepared putting Hamilton first and Washington socond in tho hearts of their countrymen. Long ago it was claimed that Hamilton was tho author of Washington's Farewell Address. We see it suggested that Irving, in his fifth volume of the Life of Washing ton, will settle the matter. We acknowledge the receipt of "Russell's Magaziue' for January. This number fully sustains the good reputation the work has already acquired. Published at Charleston, S. C, at $3 per year. Also, we are in receipt of the "Charleston Medical Journal and Review1 fur January, edited and published by J. Dickson Brans, M. D., at 4 per annum. rp A meeting af Coucord Presbytery will be held on the 'J7th of January at Poplar Tent Church, for the purpose of ordaining and installing Kev. D. A. Pe nick, Jr. tS Governor Powell, democrat, has been elected United Statos Senator from Kentucky. ry A disastrous fire occoured in Rich mond, Va., on the 4th inst. The machine shop f the Central Railroad Company was consumed together with scvon Locomotives, aud other valuable property. SENATOR DOUGLAS The Washington Union publishes a strong article against the course pursued by Mr Douglas in regard to Kansas affairs. We have not yet joined in the sweeping denun ciation of Douglas, because we preferred to wait and learn with more certainty his mo tives and intentions. In political matters we have made it a rule to use deliberation in forming conclusions, and not take a position from which we might have to recede in the future and thus subject ourselves and the party with which we act to be tantalized by the opposition and accused of inconsis tency. "We can point to the past with the proud satisfaction of knowing tbat we have never yet backed down from any position assumed in rccard to polities. Stermtm AH10 TV 1 I 1 ' ,. . .. i-ougias never nas oeen a peculiar iavonie with us, (and we long since expressed the hope that he might not be nominated for President,) but in view of the great service he has heretofore rendered the cause of democracy and Southern Rights, we felt it a duty to be cautious how wc treated him at this time. We are not in the habit of denouncing a man because other people do so the evil tendencies of such a course are discernable in every-day life. But to Mr Douglas' present position in opposition to the policy of xhe Administra tion we object, not merely because he and the President differ as to what is right, he or any other man 1 entitled to the privi lege of forming opinions, but we object to it because we think it detrimental to the peace of the country, to the early settle ment of the Kansas difficulties, and incon sistent with the principle of the Nebraska Nlbill. Senator Green, of Missouri, in bis reply to Mr Douglas' speech, clearly points out the inconsistency of the honorable gen tleman's present position with his previous one in regard to Congressional power in the Territories. Tho President thinks that Kansas should be admitted into the Union under the Le coinpton Constitution, and thus leave the people to settle their difficulties in the ca pacity of a sovereign State. Mr Douglas says no, the Lecompton Convention was not a constitutional body, and as it did not allow the people to vote on the Whole Con stitution, it should bo rejected by Con gress, and the whole matter referred back to the Territory. The policy of the Presi dent, if adopted, will take the matter out of Congress, while that of Mr Douglas will keep the country excited and agitated for some time to come. Therefore we think every national man should endorse the policy of Mr Buchanan aud his Administra tion, aud co-operate for the purpose of quieting the agitation of the slavery ques- tion. The way the Kansas Difficulty is TO be SETTLED. It will be seen by the proceedings of Congress that Mr Pugh of Ohio, has introduced a bill iuto the Senate to settle the Kansas question. The Wash ington correspondent of the Richmond Enquiror explains the bill as follows: " It seems to be understood among poli ticians hero that the Kansas farco is about being brought to a close by a bill intro duced into tho Senate by Mr Pugh of Ohio. This bill will provide for tho immediate ad mission of Kansas as a State into the Union, under tho Lecompton Constitution. Thus far it satisfies the demands of Mr Buch anan and his friends. Then it provides farther, that the first Legislature after the coniplcto organization of tho State shall submit to a veto of the people of the State, whether tho slavery clause as proposed by the Lecompton Convention shall be added to the Constitution, of which, at present, it forms no part. Tho bill provides also that tho first or any subsequent Legislature may submit to a vote of the people whether they will call a Convention to alter or amend the wholo Constitution. This seems to meet fully the demands of Senator Doug las and bis friends, and the impression is that this bill will meet with general ap proval, and soon become a law; so that by the 1st of June next, the Senators and Rep resentatives from the State of Kansas, may be in their seats here. Of course the bill wipes out the elections held on the 21st of December and to-day in Kansas, and fixes a day for the eleetion of State officers. Tho objectionable parts of the Ordinance (which is not a part of the Constitution) will also bo strickeu out, and all tho privil eges granted ts other States on their ad mission will be awarded to Kansas." Long time in service. Tho Fayette villo Observer entered upon its 31th year on tho first of January. The senior editor, E. J. Hale, has been in the editorial harness thirty-throe years, and we have often won dered how he did to stand such hard labor for so long a period, and "hold his own" so well. Ho has been successful, but we sup pose it is owing to his untiring and indus trious habits, which all must exercise who desire success to crown their efforts. But few constitutions can stand the proper dis charge of editorial duties for 83 years; and we sometimes think tbat the silver cord will be loosed and the golden bowl broken at the fountain so far as wo aro concerned, be fore we discharge 3- years of such service. Nevertheless, we have euliatod for the war. Although we have always differod politi cally with tho Observer, we have eror viewed it as one among the best newspapers in the South, and are gratified to hear of its coutiuued prosperity. Public meetings bavo been held in Richmond and Petersburg, and resolutions passed denouncing the arrest of General Walker. Walkor elaims that it is tho duty of the U. S. Government to send him back to Nicaragua and to pay him damages sus tained by tho interference of the naval power. Hiking. Down about Ridgeway, N. C, negro men hired for $150 to $160; women for $75 to $100. Negroes did not sell as high as they did 12 months ago. Tho papers of Wilmington and Golds boro say that negroes hired at lower rates this year than last. Congressional. In tho Senate on the 4th instant, Mr Fitzpatrick moved that tho President be requested to communicate the correspond ence relative to the seizure of Gen. WTalker. Mr Pugh offered a Kansas Compromise bill, proposing to admit Kansas under the Lecompton Constitution, the slavery clauso to be submitted to the direct vote of the qualified electors on the 7th of April next, and enunciating distinctly tho right of the people to call a Convention to amend the Constitution. Mr Brown commenced a speech in favor of admitting Kansas under the Lecompton Constitution, but owing to an attack of vertigo, was compelled to yield the floor. On the 6th, Mr Crittenden's proposition to increase the tariff was discussed and tabled. In the House, Mr Clingman reported a resolution from the Committee on Foreign Affairs, calling on the President for infor mation relative to the seizure of General Walker; also for instructions to the naval officers inducing such a course. Ho viewed the act of Commodore Paulding in inva ding tho territory of Nicaragua as too im portant to be passed by without a full in vestigation. Mr Savage stigmatized the Clayton-Bulwer treaty as the most stupen dous fraud ever perpetrated by Great Britain against us. The resolution was adoptod with amendments. Mr Quitman asked tho consent of the House, which was refused, to introduce a bill to repeal the neutrality laws. Morrill introduced a bill to punish polygamy; which was referred to the Judiciary Committee. Mr WTinslow introduced a bill for the relief of John Dobbin, late a purser in the Navy. Also, a bill to alter the place of holding the Fall Term of the Circuit Court for tho District of North Carolina. On the 5th, a long debate occurred in the House ouMr Quitman's motion to refer that part of the President's message relating to Central America and the Neutrality Laws to a select committee. Mr Quitman de nouueodt those laws and said thoy ought to be swep from the statutes as unconsti tutional. Mr Stephens of Ga. and Keitt of S. C severely condemned Com. Paulding's action in arresting Walker. Mr Stephens said Walkor ought to be restored to tho place wheneo ho was taken, -with repara tion for all losses. On the 6th, tho discussion on that portion of President Buchanan's message relating to Central Amorica, was resumed. Messrs Sickles, Haskins and Gilmer, although ac knowledging tho seizure of Walker as tech nically illegal, justified it under the pecu liar circumstances in which it was made. Mr Bliss, of Ohio, made a speech condemn ing the decision in the Died Scott caso. LETTER FROM GEN. WALKER Gen. Walker has written a long letter to the President, demonstrating the legal ity of his expedition and the illegality of the acts of Davis and Paulding, aud demanding reparation from tho Government, lie re pudiates tho namo of pirate, and declares emphatically that he will not relax his efforts, and that while his faith in right and confidonce endure, he will endeavor to regain what has been wrongfully wrested from him. National Foundry. Last week we noticed the reeeption of Prof. Emmons' Report concerning tho advantages of tho valley of Deep River, Chatham county, as a site for tho establishment of a national foundry. The report was made in pursu ance of instructipus from Gov. Bragg, and has been or is to bo laid before Congress with the view of -inducing the Government to locate a foundry at a place so well adapt ed to tho purpose. Prof. Emmons enume rates some of the advantages of Deep River as follows : Its abundant supply of bitu minous and semi-bituminous Coals of tho best qualities; its vast resources for the manufacture of iron; its materials for con struction in wood and stone ; ample water power ; its soil and productions; and its climate and good water. Besides, it will be out of reach of an enemy in time of war. A Railroad is now being constructed from the coal fields to Fayotteville, which would give the U. S. Arsenal at the latter place easy communication with the Foundry. Gov. Bragg has manifested a commend able foresight in having this report sub mitted to Congress for consideration. SUPREME COURT. In addition to the list we published last week of thoso who obtained license to prac tice law in this State, we add the following-. In the Superior Courts: William J. Kerr, Charlotte. Samuel P. Smith, Mecklenburg. F. C. Roberts, Craven. David M. Furchcs, Mocksville. In the County Courts : Thos WT Brown, Jr, Wilmington. George Whitfield, Tarboro. l jr The town of Wilmington has to raise a pretty large sum for town purposes. We notice some of the sources from which the revenue is derived : On each retailer of liquors $300, on transient traders $-5, on oarriages $3, on hotels $'0, billard table $30, livery stable $25, oyster house $10. restaurants $20, Ac. Wilmington has a very good regulation which requires the publication of the proceedings of the Board of Commissioners. m Senator Reio. A report has attained considerable circulation throughout this and one or two of our neighboring coun ties, to the effect that the Hon. David S. Reid has taken position with Judge Doug las against the administration on the Kan sas question. Though we have spoken with none of his follow-eitizens who were willing to give credence to the rumor, yet it may be proper to etate, last some misap prehension should occur, that we have the best authority for declaring the rumor to tally unfounded in f ct. Gov. Reid not on ly dissents from the position of Mr. Dong as, but has no sympathy with him in his course. Uinston Sentinel. For the Western Democrat. DEMOCRATIC MEETING IN UNION. Pursuant to notice, a portion of the Democratic party of Union county held a meeting in Monroe, on Tuesday of January Court, for the purpose of appointing Dele gates to attend the State Convention to nominate a candidate for Governor. On motion of Marcus Austin. Esq., Wm. P. Muse was called to the chair, aud W. H. Simpson was requested to act as Secre tary. After a few remarks explanatory of the object of tho meeting by R. P. Waring, Esq., on motion of Col. T. C. Wilson, the following gentlemen, Hugh Wilson, Col. T. C. Wilson, Dr. J. J. Williams, Marcus Austin and J. Benton, Esq'rs, were ap pointed a Committee to prepare business for the action of the meeting, who, after consultation, reported the following resolu tions, which were unanimously adopted: Whereas, It has long beca the custom of the Democracy to meet in primary assem blies to express 4koir views in regard to tho administration of tho Government, and whereas the time is approaching when the State Convention will meet to nominate a candidate for Governor, we, a portion of the citizens of Union county, do resolve that we be represeuted in the same, and therefore. Resolved, That wo approve of holding said Convention, aud tho chairman is here by requested to appoint Delegates to repre sent us therein, and do hereby recommend Charlotte as tho most convenient place, and early in April as the most suitable time, for holding said Convention. Resolved, That Judge John W. Ellis, of Rowan county, is our first choice for Gov ernor, and we instruct our Delegates to go for him ; but we will earnestly support the nominee, having full confidence that the Convention will present none for our suf frage but a true aud tried Democrat. Resolved, That Governor Bragg merits tho thanks of the State for tho marked ability and dignity with which ho has dis charged the duties of Chief Magistrate of North Carolina, and ho will carry with him into his retirement, our unbounded confi dence and esteem for him as a statesman and an officer. Resolved, That the policy of the Presi dent, as developed in his annual message to Congress, and particularly his views on the Kansas question, meets with our un qnalified approval. Resolved, That wo regard all schemes looking to a distribution of the public lands as Federal and anti-Democratic, aud particularly in3xpediont at this time when tho treasury is empty. Resolved, That Distribution is a device to create the necessity for increasing the rato of Tariff duties, which will benefit the manufacturer of the North at the expense of the farmer of tho South. Resolved, That R. P. Waring, of Char lotte, bo appointed to act as our alternate. Tho chairman appointed the following gentlemon as delegates: D Rushing, Jackson Trull, G VV Wimberly, J L Lockhart, Calvin Rodders, Jason Rodgers, Calvin Trull, Burton Lany, Thos Threate, Calvin Lany, E W Richardson, Elias Preston, J E Erby, John F Starne, Hugh Wilson, John IM Davis, L K Bulk, John Walker, Rease Massey, Georyc D Wolle, Isaac Bond, Col J A Ounn, Joseph Adams, James Moore, James M Houston. Marcus Austin, Ambrose Harkey, Thomas Hornby, John Fisher, W II Simpson, James Benton, C Austin, Tilman Helms, J F Hough, Ephraim Sheerest, A L Fun derburk, Joseph McLellin, W W Hart, J J Wil liams, Lemuel Presson, C BCurlee, E J Jaroam, Eli W Leile, Thos Griffin, Wm Hamilton, Shared Rolin, VV li Hinson, Jackson Simpson, William Cuilee, Evan Smith, C M Ervin, John E Austin, B A Austin. R W Tarkon, Charles Hagler, Jacob Long, T C Wilson, G W Polk, Henry Long, A H CrowelL On motion of Hugh Wilson, Esq., the Chairman and Secretary were added to the list of delegates. On motion of Col. J. M. Stewart, the Charlotte Democrat, Salisbury Banner and Raleigh Standard were requested to publish the proceedings of the meeting, and other democratic papers to copy. The meeting then adjourned. W. P. MUSE, Ch'n. W. II. Simpson, Sec'y. DEATH OF AN EDITOR. With melancholy feelings wo copy the following aanouccment from the Wilming ton Journal of the 6th inst. It is our painful duty to announce the death of T. Burr, Jr., Esq., Editor of the Wilmington Herald, which took placo last evening, at tho residence of his father, in this town. His disease, we believe, was typhoid fever. Mr. Burr was a native of Wilmington, and, we think, somowhere in the neighbor hood of thirty-eight years of age. He had been connected for nearly seven years with the press of the State, as editor of the Wil mington Herald, the duties of which posi tion he discharged with energy and ability, and to the full satisfaction of his friends. If, in the excitement of party warfare, offences may have come, or ill-feelings may have arisen, wo are confident that they passed away with the occasions which pro duced them ; and, certainly, the grave, which levels all distinctions, must extin guish all animosities. We feel it to be es sentially so in this case. We know that Mr. Burr's death is regretted alike by politi cal friends and political opponents. It is not for us to usurp the office of more familiar friendship, and speak of Mr. Burr in tho various relations of son, brother or friend. We only know that he possessed qualities of head and heart which endeared him to a large and devoted circle of friends and relatives. To these qualities some one bettor able to do them justice, will, no doubt, pay the fitting tribute. The sorrows of the family circle aro sacred, and upon them we would not obtrude. God alone is the true consoler. It only remains for us, in common with our brethern of the press, to morun the loss of a valued cotemporary and a worthy citizen. . m m m m 9 - Dr. Mitchell's Successor. The Raleigh Standard learns "that at a meeting of the Trustees of our State University, held in Raleigh on Tuesday last, Prof. W. S. Martin was elected to succeed the Rev. Dr. Mitchell as Professor of Chemis try, Mineralogy and Geology. There was sixteen Trustees present, and Prof. Mar tin was elected with great unanimity over several competitors of high pretensions. He is a native of Richmond Va., and at present Professor of Chemistry in Wash ington College, Pa. He is highly recommen ded as an able and learned gentleman, and one fully competent for the position to which he has been chosen." JLOST. The person who took an Umbrella from Springs' Hall, by mistake, last Tuesday evening, will please leave it at this Office. Jan. li. IMPORTANT FROM WASHINGTON. Washington, January 7. The Presi dent sent a message to the Senate to- ay enclosing the correspondence relative to the arrest of Walker by Cem. Paulding. He says that, while Paulding committed a great error in the arrest of Walker, he was actua ted by patriotic motives, and was desirious of promoting the interest of the country. He says that Nicaragua has sustained no injury by the act ; that she alone lias the right to complain, and that righi. it is "evi dent she will not exercise. A warm debate occurred after its read ing, and it was referred to the Committee on Foreign affairs. Messrs. Seward, Doo little and Pearce sustained the President's views, fc Messrs. Davis, Crittenden, Brown, Pugh, Toombs and Douglas opposed them. Washington, January 8. Reliable in formation from Kansas states, that over 700 votes were cast for the Lecompton Consti tution: which is believed to be a majori ty of all the votes in the Territory. Presi dent Calhoun would not open the boxes un til after the election on the 5th of January. The movement of the conservative portiou of the Free State men, created the best feel ings, and it is believed, in political circles, that Kansas will soon be admitted as a State of tho Union without any difficulty. The Utah Expedition. Louisville, Jan. 8. Fort Kearney dates to 23d, state that Col. Johnston was at fort Bridger November 26: Col. Cooke's command had also arrived there; but nothing is said about his being attacked. The grass is all burned and the animals of the expedition were dying at the rate of a hundred per day. The Mormons are fortifying all the passages along the route. It is reported that a superior body of Mormons overpowered Col. Cooke's com mand, while passing from Hani's Fork to Bridger, butchering two hundred men and taking a number of prisoners, hanging alt the officers captured. The report is doubt less false or exaggerated. MARRIED, In Catawba county, on the 24th ult, Mr Jos. Aiken of Burke, to Miss Elizabeth Link. In Iredell county, Mr RobL Me Kay to Miss Margaret Crosby. Also, Mr Franklin Johnston to Miss Bettie Westmoreland. In Rowan county, on tne 22d ult., Mr George Seamon and Miss Nancy H. McLaughlin. Also, Mr David K. Woods to Miss Mary Masters. In Grcensborough, on the 29th ult., Mr. Wil liam Vanstory and Miss Nancy Hughes. DIED, Near Statesville, on the 25th ult., David D. Salmon, Esq., aged 79 years. In Salisbury, on the 31st ult., Mrs Elizabeth Cowan, relict of the late Thomas L. Cowan, ;gcd 74 yenrs. In Guilford county, on the 3d inst., Dr. James T. Dick, aged about 25 years, leaving a wife, two small children, and many relatives and friends so mourn his early death. OBITUARY. Died, at his residence in Cabarrus county, N. C. on the 1st Dec, MAX IBZAN CANNON, in the G2nd year of his age. Seldom is a friend called upon to record tlie death of one so lovely in his life and so esteemed in his character as was the subject of this notice. Seldom is a minister called upon to attend the funeral of one whose loss will be more deeply felt, within the community in which he lived and in the church of which he was a member. A polite and courteous gentleman, an active and worthy citizen, and a strict and conscientious Christian, his influ ence of good was felt far and near. Born of Christian parents and reared in ttie bosom oi tne church, he early made a proieseion oi religion which a lite of faith and active uselulness atnplv testilicd was not a mere vain profession. For years he was a consistent member of Poplar Tent Church; and for years an efficient and conscien tious elder. At the time of his death he was the oldest officer of said chnrch, and being zealous and judicious was looked up to and highly re spected by all. He was amiable in disposition and pleasant in manners, while at the same time he was distinguished for his zeal for the purify ot the church, and was active in urging its discipline to bear upon offenders. In the death of Maj. Cannon his bereaved widow has lost a loving hus band, his children a kind and affectionate father, a large connection of friends and relatives, a friend most dearly beloved and a counsellor most highly esteemed, the community, a law abiding and justice loving citizen, and Poplar Tent Church an active member and an officer most firm and judicous. And although the immediate family of the deceas ed will doubtless most sensibly feel his loss and miss his presence, yet the whole community has sustained a great loss and the church here has felt a tremendous shock. D. A. V. WILLIAM J. KERR, Attorney tt Law And Solicitor in Equity, Charlotte, N. ., Will practice in the Courts of Mecklenburg and the adioininsr Counties. Special attention paid to the collection of claims. Jan. 12, 1858. 3m TO HIRE, Two young and likely Negroes, Man and Girl, by D. II. HILL. Jan. 12, 3t Davidson College. STEELE CREEK AOMIHY. The exercises of this school will be resumed on the FIRST day of FEBRUARY un der the superintendence of J. W. Henderson, its former Teacher. Terms, per session of 21 weeks, as before : Reading, Writing and Arithmetic, $ 7 00 English Gi'ammar,Geography, Philoso phy, &c. 10 00 Ancient and Modern Languages, and higher branches of Mathematics, 15 00 Students will be received at any time during the session and will be charged to the end ex cept in cases of protracted sickness or sonic other arrangement at the time, of entrance. Terms due at the close of each Session. Good boarding can be had in good families on reasonable terms. January 12, 1858. 3t pd LIFE INSURANCE THE undersigned as Agent will receive ap plication for Insurance in thu NORTH CAROLINA MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY. This Company is the oldest in the State, and has been in successful operation for several years. Its rates are moderate and all losses promptly adjusted. Persons wishing to insure their own lives ot the lives of their Slaves in this Company will call at the OFFICE OF THE AGEVT'S AT BARK OF THE STATE. SLAVES INSURED For Two-Thirds of their lvalue- THO. W. DEWEY, Agent. Charlotte, January 12, lr&&. lypd The copartnership heretofore existing und'-r the name of HOKE, WILLIAMS & CO., is this day dissolved by mutual consent- AXL, rESOAS INDEBTED to the said firm will call on W. J. Iluk.. and settle. All those 114 WIJTG CL,JtIJHS against said firm, will present them to him for settlement. HOKE, WILLIAMS & CO. January 4. 158. 2t DISSOLUTION. THE copartawrsliip kern-Mtiire existing un der the firm of Out rcKBM At SoiuiCKS, fa dissolved by mutual ouueeut. All parties hav ing elaims against the firm will pre. si ut them for settlement; and those ind.bted, either by note or book account, are requested to make pnyncnt immediately. Either of the parti- s an- author ized to tuc the uauo ot the tiriti iu iiuiudatiou. L. DUUCK.ER, E. SO M HE US. January 0. 1858. ijf In withdrawing from the firm, the nnder signed begs leave to tender hi grateful uckuow UdgnicuW to his friends and the public for the patronage he lias enjoyed, and resp,x.-tf'ully so licits a continuance uf tkc same to his Mieceattors. E. SO.MMERS. CO-PARTNERSHIP NOTICE. The undersigned having tltis day entered into copartnership, will carry ou the AT THE OLD STAND near Kerr's Hotel, under the name and style of DIM C kEK X HEIEIlRriY, And repeHM fully solicit a continuance of the liberal patronage bestowed on the late fiun. L. DRUCKER. J. HEILIS1M N. January lit, 18G8 5t. Tlae third Volumo OF THE NORTH CAROLINA CHRISTIAN ADVOCATE OPENS W1TU THE YEAR 1858. It is commended to the putroimge, of the people of North Carolina, and the whole country, as tho organ of the North Carolina Conference. THE CHEAPEST, AHD MI Of mi M3T .f.?iii in i.u.uu s m ran 8otm, Terms : $1.50 A YEAR IN ADVANCE. NO DEPARTURE FROM THIS RULE. Address tho Editor, REV. R. T. HEFLI1Y, Raleigh, N. C. January 12, 1858 3m. A LIST OF LETTERS Remaining in the Post Office at Charlotte, N. C on the 1st day of January, 1 858, and if not taken out will be sent to the Dead Letter Office: Miss Louisa S Armfield 2, Mrs Nancy Allen. J A Addrrtou, Jno C Alexander 3, Miss Lizzie M Alexander, I)r A F Alex ander 2, John Alexander 2, Satu'l W Alex ander 2, Miss Elizabeth M Alexander, Miss Mary Alexander, T F Alexauder, Col J Alexander, Win Alexander, A W Alexaa der, E C Alexander, Miss Moilie Alexan der, Fanny Alexander (a slave.) Capt Win M Bighara, WJ Heddingfield 2, Mrs Margaret Berryhill, W A Bfoigfaun 2, J Yi Boland, Messrs Bnesten, Messrs lirown fc Anderson, W F Brooks. W A Brown, Miss Barbara E Bason, J M Barker, F II Brown, Missli J Blair, Jas L Blair 2, E T Brown. James A Clarke. Mrs Margaret Carter, John A Carter, E II Chapman, Mrs S E Caldwell, Miss Rachel M Caldwell, M Crawford 3, W M A Cooper, Jos B Cathey, John A Cooper, R T Cansler, Thos Caudle, J J Cockrell, George Cook, Mrs Alice A Caldwell, Wm Carper, Mrs J E Caldwell, R C Cottoa, R T Cansler, J L Carpenter, M A Cook, R C Cook, Wm (W, Mrs H C Coston, J V Coston, J B Cool, Union Mining C". P M Clarke, David Cowan, Rev J D W Crootte. Richard Daniels, E A Darr, John B Dail, M Downing. John Eagle, Mrs Margaret Eagle, Mrs J S Erwin. Mrs Ileneretta Freeman 2, David G Flanigaa, S S Farrar. Rev W F Farrow, Walter W Faar, Loo B Flanigan, J A Forearer. W G Gannisen, K J Greenwald, E G Groves, A J Gardner, Jo Grimes, Robert L Gillespio 2, Arthur Guff, John R Gillespie, Messrs F C Glenn dc Co, M V Galway. Lieut D C Houston 2, John C Harris, John II Hunter, Joseph Iliggings, Harry Hutchison, George. Harrison, G S Hooper, Robt G Howard, James Houston, N Hay, R J Hamilton, Miss Martha M Hunter, J T Henderson, Dr John R Herndon. J E Han non, Geo W Hagans, D F Halloway, J W Henderson, W E Harkey, John Harren, R W Holden, Messrs Hunter A: Anderson, M H Hannon, M Havoc R Hendricks. Mrs Ann Irwin, C M Irwin, Miss L C Irwin. Lieut J P Jones 4, J F Johnston 3, L Johnston, Miss Sarah Johnston, J C Jen kins. W J Kellongh 3, W C Keer. R Kerney 3, Cinthy Kerr, Thomas Kerney, Capt Barn hard Kerbe. James H or Geo W Leak, II Lawrence, Messrs Lineberger 6c Co. John L Mackcil, George W Miller, C Myers, R M McEacbcru, Alex McElveary, Miller & Porter, Miss H A McKnight. P A Miller, Mrs Mariah Mremby, Churles Mc Cranney, Messrs Morton, RouTdon Sc Egg leston, James M McKnight, Dr James M Miller, Miss Aba P McLeod, W H Miller, M W Moore, Valentine Maunoy, Elizabeth MaCord. Rev F K Nash, RT Northrup. John O'Conner, S R Oatcs, Mrs S D Owens. Parks 6c Welbourn. W D D PoeJe. Char lotte Phillips, John M Potts, D B Pcaiek. Mrs Margaret IMummer, aam'l 1'arker, D W Parks, Rev II C Parsons. D Ju Rose, John Rhodes, Gilbert Robin son 2, G W Russell. James Kdlisii, Sani'l Robison, Miss E A Robertson, Miss O Z Rankin, Sam'l C Robinson, Win F Robi son, Mrs Martha Ray, Rev Alex Bauson, Thomas Russell. Wm B Syuiins 3, Jeiamiah Skinner 2. Jam9s Steveua 2, Joht ph M Swift, F F Slade. J W Shive, D C Sjharp, Richard L Sykes, W Shoek 3, Kev Jaiaes M Sprant. Moses Strickland, C II Stevens, John W Sterling, 11 S Shuford. Misa Margaret J Tredenick, James N Tedd2, Win J Taylor. Miss M L TodJ, Wm Tr-loar, Newton Taylor. J II Vincen. Wm A Wilson, Mr F Whittle, p Warlic, J A Wilson, L N Wilson, Messrs Work man & Co a Thomas Wilson, DanM Wentz, John R Walker, Jas S Wiloogbby 2, Caro line D Wallace. Mr Wilburn. IJ.-bt Wilson, James A Wbitosides, Wm J Welkins, H R Witaerspoou, Elizabeth Wallace, 11 J Wal ker, W H Walker. XW Persons calling for the above letters will plea:- say that they are advertised. 3tJ F. M. ROSS, P. M. Walker Expedition. The citizens of 9tea)a Ct ek and vicinity are respectfully informed th.it having employed some ot the bet Shoe and lioot Makegt in west ern Nortk Carolina, I am now prepared toman ufattare BOOTS and .SHOES of the Very best quality and on term- to uit the hard tunes. So give iue a trial aud b cuviuced. THOS. II. MARKS. Jan. 12, 1858. m Now is the time U Subscribe We want the circulation of this paper increased, and therefo r appeal to our friends to aid us in extending it. In o rd to encourage aubscriptions and enlarge the circulation of the Democrat, we offer the paper at the following low TERMS FOR CLUBS: For a elub of five subscribers, $8 cask. For a club of ten 15 " For a single subscriber, $2 in advance. Any one sending a club of ten names, with the cash, will be entitled to ooe copy of the paper gratia. Any efforts that may be made to increase our circulation will be duly appreciated and acknowledged. r7 Postmaster are requested to act as agents for us. THE POSTAGE On this paper to any part of the State is 13 cents per year if paid in advance to the Postmaster where the paper is taken out, or if paid to tho Postmaster in Charlotte. If not paid iu advance, 2G cents is the postage. To any part of this eounty it goes free of postage. THE MARKETS. Charlotte, Jan. 12, 1858. COBBSCTBD WEEKLY IlY T. M. FAKKOW. It .-!(-uli be borne in mind that the fol lowing arc wholesale prices mostly. We endeavor to keep the quotations oonrect, but allowance must be made for the fact that prices frequently change immediately after the publication of the paper. J BACON, Hams per lb 12 to 14 Sides " 12 to (0 ' Hog round 10 to 11 Baggiuz, cotUtn, per yard 17 to 174 BuUer, ci lh 18 to 9U oVir,per lh 21 to 23 COTTON per lb " 9 to4 COFFEE, pei lb.. Rio 12 to 14 ' " Laguira 15 to Mf 44 Java IH to 'Jo 44 Mocha 2ti to 22 Corn, per bushel, per 16 lbs 45 to CO Miul, per bushel, per 4ti lbs 46 to f0 Oatt, pot bushel 40 to 4A Chickens, each 124 t,i 15 CLOTH, Copperas 12 to 15 Lilisey 25to30 Ftr". per dor.en 12 to 15 FLOUR, per MM lbs 2 :tT to 2 15 44 per hbl 4 75 to 0 00 WHEAT, per bushel 80 to 1)5 Feathers, per lh 33 to 37 ,anf, per lb 124 to 15 Mutton, per lb 5 to 7 WOOL, washed 27 to 28 44 unwashed 2.'t to 00 BEEF on the hoof, per lb 44 to 5 44 by retail ,4 6 to 7 MOLASSES, Sugar House 55 to 60 44 Common 40 to 50 SUGAR.IahI 14 to 16 Brown 9 to 14 Salt , per sack 1 60 to 1 75 Port, per fb 64 to 74 Peat, per bushel 76 to 80 POT A TOES Irish, per bushel .... 50 to 0 00 " Northern per bushel .0 00 tc 0 00 Sweet, per bushel .. 75 to 1 CO CANDLES, Adamautiuu 31 to 37 Sperm 40 to 50 44 Tallow 20 to 25 Herrings, per bbl 4 to 64 Yarn, bah. 1 00 to 1 10 Nails, per lb 5J to 6 Whiskey, N. C, per gal 45 to 00 BRAND Y, Apple per gal 1 00 to 00 Peach 44 1 50 to 00 REMARKS. Wc advance quotations this week for some kinds of produce, and lower them for others. Cotton But little oft'erino; and prices are about the same as last week. Cork Not much offering price slight ly advanced. Flouk and Wheat No alterations in price. Teas in demand at quotations. Hie roads being in bad condition tho past week, trade has not been very brisk. Columbia Marker, January 9. Tho suply of cotton on sale yesterday was ao light it was difficult to find out the actual value of the article ; still the few sales (that were made ehowed the prices were very full and firm. Charleston, January 8. Cotton waa in fair demand to-day, but tho ligdt stock offering, owing to the unfavorable, weather for sampling, limited the sales to 950 bales. I If riders -ere firm and realized an advance of to 4 cent on Monday's prices, viz : 7 to 94 cents WE are requested to announce R. H. MAXWELL as a candidate for Constable for Charlotte District. Election ou the third Saturday in January. VALUABLE PROPERTY Will bo sold in the town of Charlotte, on the 26th day of January, being Tuesday of Court, the following valuable property, viz: THREE LOTS in the Sontli-western SiortioO of said town, ou which Is a comfortable dwelling House, a good Brick Kitchen, a Well of excellent water, and other conven iencics calculated to make it one of the most desirable residences in the town. ALSO, the undivided half uf Two Tracts oi' Land lving on the I'lauk Road in the neigbborhood o'f Paw Creek ( him h. AUo, 32 Shares of Stock in the Char lotte and S. C. Railroad Company. The above sale is made in order to close the business of 15- Dates iu North Carolina, and will bt? positive and without reserve Terms mad; know n on day of sale. P. J. LOWRIE, Agent. Jan. 6. f 8M. 90- it DISS0LU T 1 6n7 The firm of BSEM A .STEELE was this day dissolved by mutual eonsent. All persons indebted to us, either by Not- or Account, will please call at the Mutual Insurance office aud settle with A. C. .Steele. T. H. BREM, A. C. STEELE. Jaa'y 1, 1658. 90-tf NEW FIRM. Having purchased A. C tele'a interest in the Stock of GoOdi of Brem &. Steele, and asso ciated with me J. A. SADLER, Jk. and T. LAFAYETTE ALEXANDER, the business will hereafter be conducted under the firm of T. H. Brem V . We call the attention of the public to our Stock, as wc have reduced the price of a great many goods. T. H. BREM. Jan. I, 1858. 00-tf GAS FIXTURES. The subscribers notify all persons deairons of using Gaa, to call at their Office one door below Granite Row, and make selections of Fixtures. Their assortment is very extensive. Orders should be left before the 25th instant. WATER HOUSE & BOWES. Charlotte, Jan. 6, lc58. 90-4t
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