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WESTERN DEMOCRAT, C HARLOTTE, fi C. WEST ERN DEMOCRAT. Charlotte, 1ST. C. Tuesday, April 13, 1858. THE DEMOCRATIC COITVENTION. To-morrow the Democratic State Convention saeetfl in this town. We cannot foretell the action of that body, hut we suppose the claims of all sec tions will he duly considered and a kind and liberal ! no lnore tDan direct attention to the matter, as we fcelaag prevail among the delegates. THE COUNTY CONVENTION. At the request of a n umber of democratic friends, we again direct attention to the call for a County Convention in this place on Tuesday of April Court, being the 27th day of the month. We are requested to urge upon the democracy of the dif ferent Districts in Mecklenburg county the impor tance of sending delegates to said Convention for the purpose of nominating candidates to represent the county in the next Legislature. We can say Old and ; presume our democratic friends will act as to them well-tried democrats will be in attendance, and to their discretion and action we feel satisfied to leave the interests of the party. The following extract from an artiele in the seemeth best. MR GILMER'S SPEECH. We stated last week that Hon. John A. Gilmer, Wilmington Journal, concerning the action of the I of-STrth Carolina, made a speech in the House of Representatives against the admission of Kansas with the Lecompton Constitution. We were not prepared to find Mr Gilmer acting in this way, and the announcement that he had taken sides with the abolitionists on this matter, surprised us not a little. We had formed a better opinion of him from the manner in which he conducted the Gubernatorial canvass in this State two years ago. The speech was made on the 1st instant, Of course he received the hearty congratulations of the black republicans. anH Lm tlio,, r 7 ii v m mt mm v a s v 'T "J s Convention, we publish as being pertinent to the occasion: i "The representative body, acting, to some extent, as the orgaa of the acknowledged dominant part y of the State, its recommendations may be potential on matters of polh v a.j well as of principle, and more may be ex pected of it than fairly comes within its province or its powers, and thus tests be introduced, or attempted to be introduced. embarrassing alike to the democratic J(.ir;v and to the State. The general principle of ex tending a fair and liberal assistance to works for the development of the State and its different interests, as fast as the resources of the .State will prudently admit of such assistance being extended, is one generally con- i... I .. Si alan I'oiK'cded that, in reirnril tn tlir- unrL-a t be assisted, and the extent and character of the as- subscribed liberally to have his speech circulated distance to be granted to them, a wise discretion should in pamphlet form, be used. Thus far, all are prepared to go. But how , much farther can nay party be expected to go without The Washington Star gives the following as one rstablisbing tests a, arbitrary as the bed of Procrustus, ' nf twtr noT1a ttmt t i . . A M as impossible of enforcement. Men of any party ; f., SC?nes th l'lacc ""mediately after Mr may fairly concede every general principle claimed, j Gilmer finished his speech: ad vet find it impossible to agree about particular works, . . , ., , ... ,. . 1 , 1 m 1 i i- I No one who heard the speech ofMr Gilmer of f t heir practicability or usefulness, lake Deep River for ; .i:,...,i ,u A , e 1 " : ' V , ' instance. A may think the work impracticable; B mav "e " thf Kv before yesterday, was surprised on Link it every way practicable. Tbeydo not differ about " 7 lTLm2. domg the work the Republican ,e principle of assisting a meritorious work, but they ! 2 ZFL-V? 1,,m 0f the differ in opinion about the deserving of this particular I 'Tou I PT that 11 Lk. To "require or to attempt to "enforce conformity ! llLTmml hV nibers- f opinion in such a case would be evidentlv foolish and i tuj Ht STTl As the 1 1 ti -ii 1 .1 1 ' 1 . venerable Joshua, who was at their head, bent over tyrannical. The same will apply to the demands of the j,: 0j ,1 . . , . , , , " o , , .it. 1 aim, and with outstretched hands and countenance mountain district lor an extension ot the C entra Road ',.....; , 1: u. 1.1 , . . 7. ' , 1 1 k. t.., 1:.. u i 1 . 1 j beaming with delight, blessed him, as it were, for the through to the lcnnessce line. While conceding the , m- n c 1 j , , i- 1 1 . .72 effort. .Mr George S. Houston, of Ala., moved doubtless enteral principle, men may Curly and honestly differ in .C . . .. ' . , ,, a- ,, , .. , J. .. liy the pregnant points ot the passing scene, fixed the . , , JT - .. . . f. f r : attention ot those present upon it. by exclaiming:, in a 101 tier at present. lhevniav form different estimates of 1 i,..,i t. n . i- , ... p; . A- 1 c .1 . e ti 111 . r.i heard ly all -Kiss him diddings Kiss him Gi t ie resources of the State of the probable cost of the j: 6 re d- proposed work of the advantages likelv to arise from tm . j . ... 1 . . , .1 1 .'-.ii 1 1 los exclamation, under the circumstances, told, per its i.nstruction, &c; this is almost inevitable, as it is i,.,,lD . .1 1 .... ' . , . . .', , ,. ..... , naps, with more force upon the mind ot the House and rertainlv natural, and therefore 110 rigid line can be .1,., ,K .. . ., . , . . - ,, ,. fe. . . tne spectators in the galleries, than any hour's speech Ir un- :i!i., c all llil I mi Vflll Ifill rlll :l 1 11 1 n or In n I , . .. 7 - 1 lMt a day or two at farthest, without docuineiits or data, without time for a full understanding of all the details ot' the subject, can be expected to go into these details. 'fortunately, some warmth has been imparted to ewspaper discussions of the claims of candidates for ibe MMninatMNm. Let us have so full a gathering of the iMnocracy that mere antagonisms of men will .sink into insignificance before the majesty of the Democratic party. Let us meet as friends and brethren, inflexible rbere principle is concerned, anxious to yield, concede tn. and prefer each other i:i every other case. Not de UHUMting too much from the Convention nor from our brother Democrats. We may thus promote the solid interests of our Slate and our party." of the session." This must have been a disgusting spectacle for a North Carolinian to behold. A North Carolina member of Congress receiving the congratulations of a man who is willing to do anything to incite a rebellion among negroes ! We presume no one envied Mr Gilmer's position at that time. Tiik "South Carolinian." Dr. 1?. W. Gibbes has retired from the editorial chair of the daily South Carolinian at Columbia. For some time past we have had the pleasure of Dr Gibbes' acquaintance, and when we say that he is a polish ed gentleman, a high-minded and liberal South Carolinian, we but feebly express our profound respect and admiration for the man, and for the manner in which he has conducted one of the best Southern rights Journals in the country. We I . . ' 1.1. ill , , , 1 1 1 1 . 1, IV. n ., . 1 , , - ,n l.i ..... . ui , 11 " 1.11 111111 UUU In WUCllvl 111 III? XLlilt- nevcr known a more general revival ; .. f ment REVIVAL. Very interesting meetings have been held in the Methodist Church in this place for the last 10 or l.i d;iys, conducted by the exe-n1'!. pastor, Rev. Mr Menardie. The altar has been crowded with anxious inquirers, and many have professed. Ser- vices an: to be continued the present week. We have m..-. ...:n i. i. i v.. c i- .i . .i - iiicni. j no lauci win iieiciuci uc miwu u ot religion throughout the country than is at. r? J n , . , ' Franklin Gaiilnrd. Esq., who, we have no doubt, present protrressimr. Our exchanges teem with i 1 accounts of the good work, and it is engaged in by all denominations mostly by the Methodists, I resby terians and Baptists. We notice that wher ever these denominations have united their efforts, much good has been accomplished. will sustain its high reputation. A FLIMSY EXCUSE. The opposition papers are endeavoring to justi fy the votes of the southern know-nothings against the Lecompton Constitution, on the ground that the democratic party had a majority in the House and that 22 northern democrats voted against the bill. This is offered in extenuation of Mr Gilmer's conduct. If 22 northern democrats chose to vote against the South, co-operate with the black re publicans and keep Kansas out of the Union, does that justify John A. Gilmer of this State in his opposition to the measure? If all the southern know-nothings had voted with the southern demo crats for the admission bill as it came from the tJf Last Wednesday evening we had the pleas ure of being present at a musical entertainment, riven bv the young ladies of the Charlotte Female Ilili School, under the supervision of Professor Kchard. The young ladies acquitted themselves with credit ; giving evidence not only of their pro ficiency in the science of music, but also of atten tion having been paid to a correct manner at the instrument exhibiting a cheerful, yet modest, readiness to perform. We think the PrincinaJ of the School (Rev. Mr Harwell) fortunate in ob- I Senate Ae would have been settled and bluing the services of Prof. Kchard ; as we are ; the black republicans checked in their onward m . - t . n , . i . 1 march. No. Mr Gilmer could not afford to do NUJsfied, judging lrom his reputation and our short ... , . .i.i i M I so as it naught strengthen the hands of the Ad- Hnaintancc with him, that he combines the 3M M r . . . . i i ij ministration it would be carrying out the recom- qaalities of a gentleman with a thorough knowledge ; J 'i his brofesskm. mendation of a democratic President. As the democratic party in North Carolina gave him a &aT We fear our coteniporaries ;it a distance death-blow when he run for Governor, so he ho quote the Charlotte market may cause a little j thought he would give it a death-lick by making 'isappointinent sometimes, owing to the fact that ! a speech and voting against Lecompton. A young the report as published here is sometimes G or 8 gentleman in the Guilford District last aummer ays old before it appears in their papers. Our calue very "ear depriving the gentleman of this mend of the N. C. Christian Advocate, in his , opportunity to take revenge, and we think a little 'xae of the Sth of April, publishes our report of. llinre exertion next time will place Mr Gilmer out the market of the 30th of March, nine days inter- vening between the time it was made and the time i its publication. In such a case as this, we re ject fully BUggest to the editor the impropriety of publishing the report at all, as the quotations of one week will not do for the week following. of public life forever. MOUNT Veunon. A man named Washington owns Mt. Vernon, where repose the remains of the Father of his Country. For this place (containing about 200 acres) he asks 3200,000. To purchase it the Ladies' Mount Vernon Association was formed. &5? We call attention to the letter of Hcnrv ! &oainst their efforts it is unnecessary for us to say W. Miller, Esq., published in another column. It I anything, more than to remark that they are en Kenuj to us that Mr Miller has pursued the only rleavoring to enrich a penurious, narrow-minded ll,ure that southern men can, consistently, pursue. ow is the time to unite with the democratic par J iur the sake of ths South. tet? A friend in Montgomery, Ala., informs us that they have had ripe strawberries in that city weeks aro. "Stkdmak's Magazine-" A. J. Stedman who commenced the publication of a Maga 'Qe at Salem, N. C, publishes a card informing public that he will hereafter issue the work aa Raleigh a new volume to commence with the May number. The county of Burke has agreed, by 47 toaj"rity, to subscribe 50,000 to the Western Kx sioa Railroad. Th foliimhhi Tarolinian savs that Mr 'Verett will deliver his lecture on Washington in tk city during the latter part of this week. We leam frnr tli Rirhmoiid Enauirer that on eih inst. a rnntmrt n-fta formally entered into bc- ,wi the counsel of the Mt. Vernon Association and 'S'nr Tthe Premises'for tbeHome and Grave of j amendmcnL individual, who certainly has little if any of the blood of the great Washington in his veins. The present proprietor of the premises knows with how much veneration the American people look upon the tomb of General Washington, and he has taken advantage of this feeling in order to fill his pockets. Probably it is right and proper to make an effort to get it out of his possession, for we heard a gentleman say that he (Washington) fre quently fails to treat with common courtesy those who visit the hallowed spot. The Kansas Bill in the House. The vote by which the Kansas bill was amended in the House so as to comply with the demands of the black republicans by referring the Constitution back to the people, was 120 to 112. The follow ing southern know-nothings voted for the amend ment: Davis, of Md., Gilmer, of N. C, Harris, of Md., Marshall, of Ky., Ricaud, of Md., Under wood, of Ky. These, together with 02 black re publicans, and 22 northern democrats, constitute the opposition to the Lecompton Constitution. Every southern democrat, of course, voted against MONROE, N. C. Last week we visited the village of Monroe, Union county. The county was organized, we think, in 1846, and was formed out of portions of Mecklenburg and Anson. The county seat, Mon roe, was named after President Monroe, and is situated on an elevated spot, pretty sandy, giving the wind a fine chance to raise clouds of dust in dry weather, filling ears, mouth and eyes. But notwithstanding the dust, the people of that sec tion appear to be as far-seeing as of any other, and we have sometimes thought that they can see a little better than those of some other places, judg ing from the liberal manner in which they patron ize the "Western Democrat " and vote the demo cratic ticket. This is merely our individual opin ion, and of course we don't ask anybody else to think so. The village contains eight or ten stores and shops, with two Hotels, and a few mechanical establishments. What is known as the " Village Hotel " is kept by our friend James Richards, who has cleaned up and improved the inside arrangements to such an extent that an old patron of the House would hardly know it now. He fs accommodating and makes low charges, as we know from experience. The County Court was in session, and some interesting trials took place, which might afford great excitement for a New York reporter and daily paper, but they would be entirely too amusing for our readers. Gen. Walkup, the Solicitor, knows how to manage a bad case pretty well, and if he continues to discharge his duties as he does .iow, the b'hoys of Union will have to quit com mitting misdemeanors. Application was made to the Court on Tuesday for a license to retail spirits. There were ten Magistrates on the bench, and the vote stood 5 for and 5 against; whereupon the lawyer who made the application called to another Magistrate to take his seat on the bench, when the Chairman cun ningly inquired if he desired to "pack the Jury t" The matter was immediately dropped and nothing more said. We understand there is a large Division of the Sons of Temperance in the village, but of course everybody don't belong to it, as we saw some whose walk indicated that everyr step would be the last for a few hours at least. No county is without those who love to imbibe "red-eye" freely, and Union, no doubt, contains as small a number as any other. We had the pleasure of meeting a number of warm friends, personal and political, and from what we could learn, the democracy of the county is ready for the approaching contest, and prepared to roll up handsome majorities for the democratic candidate. Outrages in Washington. To such an extent have rowdyism, murder and robbery been carried on in Washington city, that Congress has felt compelled to interfere and take action in order to protect good citizens. A Washington paper gives a fist of outrages for one day, among which we find the following : On Saturday evening as Mr Cornell was passing along Fourteenth street, on his way to "Columbian College," where he is a Student, he was overtaken by a party of men, who demanded his money. He gave them some change, but the not being satisfied with the amount, one of the rascals placed a pistol at his head, while the others stripped him of his gold watch, chain, breast-pin, and money, lie afterwards identified one of the men arrested on a charge of murder as one of the robbers. On the same evening a gentleman from New York, whose n:itue is not g'ven, was knocked down and rob bed of two hundred dollars near the Park. He was re turning from the Military Asylum. A NEW PARTY. As fast as men become dissatisfied with old as sociations they will form new ones, and arc fre quently found joining hands with those whom they had previously viewed as enemies. It is said that efforts are being made at Washington to organ ize a new party, the main object of which is, of course, to over-ride the democratic party. A cor respondent of the "South" speaks of this plan as follows: A plan is on foot for the formation of a party, to be composed of the three sections of the anti-Lecompton-ites, to act in opposition to the Democracy. This has been in progress for some time, and one or two hints have been thrown out of such a movement, but strange to say, they have not excited public attention. The first intimation came from Mr Seward, in his speech on the Army bill, in reply to Mr Hale. It is very likely that the sagacity of Mr Seward has planned this union of the wings of the opposition. He is shrewd enough to foresee that the mere change of name by a party will not effect its tendencies and sympathies, and that when the Douglas bolters and South American Sepoys arc absorbed into the mass of Iilack Republicans, that their political compexion will follow that of the body which gives them life and sustenance in the same degree that the worm takes its color from the bark. There is no danger that the freesoilism of Mr Seward's party will be in anywise diminished by the admixture. On the con trary" it is clear from the speeches made by the chiefs of the Douglas bolters and Sepoys, that they want to en ter the Republican church, not as probationers or neo phytes, but with a full confession of faith, and on the strength of good works already performed in opposition to the "slave power '- Mr Seward is aware that the control of this new party will not pass from his grasp. He has met know-noth-ingism before, in its early strength, and made it sub servient to his designs, whilst he scorned to adopt its dogmas. He will be the Magnus Apollo of the new party, which will be but the Republican party in a new guise. Douglas, Stanton, Winter Davis and Humphrey Marshall, will be his satellites, and utterly powerless to control the organization. The accession of the Sepoys would not be particularly desired save for the fact that he means to run in 1860 as the head of this party for the Presidency, and hopes in this way to give it the "odor of nationality."' He is aware that there is dan ger the South would resist the installation of a Presi dent elected on a sectional basis, and by the North alone. Hence, he will graciously take Messrs Winter Davis, Humphrey Marshall & Co., into the new party, so as to create a division in the South on the question of resistance. Another mode of obviating Sonthern resistance and secession, will be the avowed purpose of the new party. It willl proclaim itself as par excellence the Union party, and may possibly :ake that very name. It is thought by the "contrivers of this scheme, that there is magic enough in the nam.; of Union, to lead the South to ac quiesce in the election of Seward, and to submit to the loss of that liberty and equality which the Union was formed to secure. An important part in the programme, and a leading step towards the consummation of their designs, is the defeat of the Lecompton Constitution. This accom plished, they feel that their onward course to victory and the spoils of empire is open. They are persuaded that the defeat of Lecompton will knit their party to gether and give them irresistible strength. Hon. Jas. D. Treadwell has been re-elected Mayor of Columbia. S. C. CONGRESSIONAL. The Senate, on the 5th instant, was engaged all day on the Washington police bill, which wa& final ly passed. Mr Douglas, from the committee on territories, reported a bill for the admission of Oregon into the Union. The House concurred in the Senate's amend ments to the Army increase bill, which provides for three, instead of five regiments, including one from Texas. In the Senate on the Gth inst., Mr Stuart said he had ascertained that the Kansas bill was not sent back to the House, because Mr Slidell wished to reconsider his vote. He strongly condemned the course of Mr Slidell, and said he had sufficient reasons for retaining the bill, which he declined giving. The Minnesota bill was then taken up and discussed. The House went into committee of the whole on the Deficiency Bill. The Senate, on the 7th inst., passed the bill for the admission of Minnesota into the Union by a vote of 48 to 3 Messrs Clay, Kennedy and Yulee voting, nay. The motion for the publication of the obituaries of Senators was discussed, bringing into the debate the strictures on the previous un limited expense for printing fancy reports, surveys, expeditions, etc. The motion was finally rejected. Mr Douglas, of Illinois, and Mr Fitch, of Indiana, had a misunderstanding in the Senate yesterday. The northern papers erroneously report that Sena tor I verson, of Georgia, was engaged in it. The House resumed the consideration of the de ficiency bill. Mr Letcher defended the bill, and proceeded to show that the three millions of mon ey asked, was with the view of enabling the gov ernment to take advantage of the market in sup plies for Utah. In regard to clear statements and strict adhesion to the subject, Mr Letcher's speech is said to be superior to any delivered this session. In the Senate on the 8th inst., Mr Douglas reported a substitute for the Arazona bill. Mr Slidell made a long speech upon the presentation of a medal to Commodore Paulding, disapproving iu strong terms the course of Gen. Walker, and also that of Com. Paulding, but spoke in high terms of Gen. Henningsen. He also said the Cubans, though approving of annexation, will not risk civil war to accomplish it; therefore, nothing could be done with Cuba at present, except by negotiation; but if Spain attempts to enforce despotism on Mexico, under Santa Anna, it may become necessary for the United States to interfere. His speech is looked upon as fore shadowing the policy of the administration in this matter. The House adhered to its amendment to the Senate Kansas bill, by the same vote as when it was adopted, with the exception of Messrs Marshall and Bowie, who paired off. In the House on the 9th, the deficiency bill was re considered, and, after discussion, was passed without amendment ayesllo, nay 97. An announcement that Col. Benton was dead (which is untrue) caused the House to adjourn till Monday. LATEST FROM EUROPE. The steamer America has arrived, bringing ad vices from Liverpool to the 27th ult. The sales of cotton for the week amounted to 6,500 bales, of which speculators took 4,500 and exporters 9,500 bales. The market opened at art advance of id, to 1 fathing, but closed at d. de cline on middling, and 1 fathing on lower qualities. It is stated that a bill has been introduced into the Spanish Cortez abolishing slavery in the Span ish territories. Affairs in India appear to be quiet. J5Qy A Washington correspondent of the Char leston Mercury says: "When Mr Gilmer, of N. C, finished his speech on Wednesday last, in opposition to the Lecomp ton Constitution, Joshua K. Giddings, and several others of his party, crossed the House to shake his hand and congratulate him upon his successful effort. It is said that the congratulations received by Mr Crittenden at the close of his speech in the Senate, from Seward and his crew, scarcely ex ceeded those lavished upon Mr Gilmer." We cannot help entertaining a feeling of sorrow for Mr Gilmer. He certainly must feel bad to think that he (a southern man) has done some thins for which the black-hearted Abolitionist, Giddings, congratulates him. Will he not repent ? jg" The Banks of Savannah and Augusta, Ga., have agreed to resume specie payment on the 1st of May. mm Jg" The Legislature of Virginia has passed an act for running and marking the boundary line be tween Arirginia and North Carolina. Also, one authorizing the connifction of the Danville Rail road with the N. C. Railroad. The Legislature appropriated 2,000 for the purpose of removing the remains of President Mon roe from New York to Virginia. NEW SCHEDULES 1 Have been arranged on the North Carolina and Char lotte and Columbia Railroads so as to put passengers through as quick on these Roads as on the lower route. On the N. C. Road, the accommodation or mail train arrives at Charlotte at 7 p. m., and departs at 5 30 a. m. The Express train arrives at 1 1 30 p. m., and departs at 1 a. m. On the Charlotte and Columbia Road the Express train leaves Columbia at 6 55 p. in .. and arrives at Char lotte at 1 a. m. Leave Charlotte at 12 m., and arrive at Columbia at 5 35 a. m. The mail or accommodation train leave Columbia at 7 30 a. m., and arrives at Charlotte at 3 45 p. m. Leave Charlotte at 6 15 a. iu., and arrive at Columbia at 2 p. m. Wilmington", Charlotte & RrTHBaroao Railroad Compasy. The Directors of the above Company were in session here from Tuesday uutil yesterday afternoon, when they completed their labors in time to allow those at a distance to get off by the evening trains. The Directors were mainly occupied with the financial arrangements necessary for the operations of the Com pany and the progress of the work. Questions of loca tion were also acted upon. A line passing on the North ward instead of the Southward of the town of Wades boro' ; also, the Depot at Charlotte was located on the North side, or at the North end of that town. A reso lution was passed for letting out the contracts for all the grading between this place and Charlotte forthwith. They will be mainly taken by stockholders, or worked out for the bonds of the counties at par. The Directors appear to be in good spirits, and think they will be able to send the locomotive up to the Pee Dee within the year 1859. We understand that a change has occurred in the directory by the resignation of P. K. Dickinson, Esq., and the appointment of R. H. Cowan, Esq., in his place. Mr Cowan was one of the original directors, but resign ed on account of a pressure of active business engage ments which no longer exists. Wilmington Journal of the 9th. St. Loris, April 8. Accounts below state that much damage has been done by a great rise in the Mississippi and Arkansas rivers. From the mouth of White River to the Louisiana line there are but few places that will escape being submerged. Whole cottoii plantations are now under water. The town of Napoleon is completely inundated from the depth of two to ten feet. Attempted Assassination of the Secretary of the Interior. Washington, April 8. A man named Besan can, formerly of New Orleans, attempted to shoot the Secretary of the Interior, Mr Thompson, to-day. The Secretary grappled with him, and threw him on the floor, dislocating his (Besanean's) shoulder. It is thought that the man is temporarily insane. In Salisbury, on the 1st inst., by Rev. R. S. Moran, Mr Arthur P. Newson, of Salisbury, to Miss Mattie R. Rush, of Greene county, Ala. In Concord, on the 27th ult., Mr John C. Moore and Miss Mary C. Keasler, both of Salisbury. In Rowan county, on the 25th ult., Mr Alexander Lyerly and Miss Rosina Klutts. In York District, on the 1st inst., Mr J. T. Whitesides and Miss Sallie Crosby. On the 30th ult., "Mr Wm. F. Millen, of Gaston co., N. C, and Miss Elizabeth Clark, of York District. In Wilmington, on the 8th instant, Allen II. Cutts, Esq., to Miss Anna L. Holmes, daughter of Owen Holmes, Esq. At Mt. Pleasant, Cabarrus county, at the house of M. Barrier, Esq., Mr O. L. McGiunas, of Gaston county, a student of Western Carolina Academy, aged about 21 years. In relation to his death, the students, at a meet ing called for that object, passed resolutions of condol ence and sympathy. In Cabarrus county, on the 1st instant, Mrs Nancy H. Moss, wife of Mr J. B. Moss, in the 48th year of her age. NOTICE. The Board of Common Schools for Mecklenburg county, will meet at the county Court Clerk's office, in Charlotte on the 3d Monday in April, for the purpose of electing one of their number Chairman ; also to attend to any business that may come before them. April 13, 1858 J. P. ROSS, c. b. s. c. a. State of N. Carolina, Mecklenburg Co., Court of Equity Fall Term, 1857. C. B. Cross and Cornelia, his wife. vs. W. W. Elms, J. S. Meaus, C. E. Spratt, and Wilson Wallace. In this case, it appearing upon affidavit, that C. E. Spratt, one of the defendants, is not an inhabitant of this State; it is therefore ordered that publication be made six weeks in the Western Democrat, a newspaper published in Charlotte, N. C, commanding said defend ant to be and appear at the next term of this Court, to be held for the county of Mecklenburg at the Court House in Charlotte, on the 11th Monday after the 4th Monday in February, 1858, then and there to plead, answer or demur to said Bill, otherwise the same will be heard exparte as to him. Witness D. R. Dunlap, Clerk and Master of said Court, at Office in Charlotte, the 7th dav of March, 1858. D. R. DUNDAP, c. u. x. April 13, 1858. 6t Pr's fee $6 A. BETHUNE, Tailor. ROOM formerly occupied by the Atheneum, Carson's Building up stairs. Particular attention given to Cutting and Re pairingfor CASH ONLY. April 13, 1858. 2t-pd Accident to Mr Mullins. We learn from the Cheraw (Jazctte that Wm. S. Mullins, Esq., President of the Wilmington and Manchester Rail road, met with a very serious accident on the 5th instant, near Marion Depot, in attempting to get upon the train while it was in motion. He missed his hold and was thrown on the track between the rails, the train passing over him, cutting his head ai d bruising his person dreadfully. AST" The State of Connecticut went for the black republicans in a recent election. Jilness of Col. Tlios. II. Benton. Washington, April 9. Col. Thos. H. Benton is still living, but is in a sinking condition. Superior Court. His Honor, Judge Saun ders, has been holding the Superior Court for For syth county during the present week. After the disposal of several cases of minor importance, the Court oh Wednesday last took up that of the State versus Edward Land and Jesse Weaver, charged with passing counterfeit bank bills. The jury, after several hours' absence, returned with a ver dict of guilty in the case of Land, and acquittal in that of Weaver. Land received 39 lashes, and was committed to prison. Winston Sentinel. Brigham Threatens Extensively. St. Joseph, Mo., April 9. An arrival from Fort Kearney on the 30th ult , states that Brigham Young has notified Col. Johnson to leave the ter ritory by the 10th inst., or that his command will be annihilated. Young had tendered Johnson a supply of provisions. Our informer met a supply tram ot one hundred and sixty wagons at jjiuie Blue. Indians on the route peacable. j The legislature. The Democrats in each Military District will please meet together and appoint Delegates to a Convention, to be held in Charlotte, on Tuesday of April Court next, for the purpose of selecting three candidates to repre sent this county in the next Legislature. This is the old, time-honored, democratic way. March 23, 1858. tc Many Democrats. The Democrats of Provi dence Beat Company will meet at the Providence Academy, on Saturday, the 24th inst., at 2 o'clock, P. M., for the purpose of appoint ing Delegates to the County Convention to nominate candidates to represent us in the next Legislature. Many Citizens. DRS. FOX & WHITE, Uledicine and Surgery. Office up Stairs in Springs' Building. C. J. FOX, M. D. W. E. WHITE, M. D. April 3, 1858. 3-tf NOTICE. ALL those indebted to the subscriber will make im mediate settlement, or their Notes and Accounts will be placed in other hands for collection. C. J. FOX. April 3, 1858. 3-tf WATCHES! WATCHES!! THE subscriber respectfully announces to the pub lic that he still keeps a large assortment of Watches, Jbwelrt, Silver and Plated Ware. and Faxcy Goods, Which will be sold low for Cash. Call and judge for yourselves. THOS. TROTTER. K. B. Watch Repairing done in all its branches. April 6, 1858. All Delinquent, Who are indebted to the late Firm of THOS. TROTTER k SON, by Note or Account, are requested to come for ward and pay up, or they will have to settle with an officer, as this is positively the last call that will be made. THOS. TROTTER. April 6, 1858. 2t CHARLOTTE MARKET. Ann 13, 1858. Corrected weekly by H. B. Williams A Co. Bacox Hams, per R, Sides, Hog round, Lakh. Floue Extra superfine in bbls. 4 30 do. in bags 2 15 Superfine " 2 06 12 00 12 00 11 (a: 12 12 (a IS Fine Grain Wheat Corn, Rye, Peas, 2 00 0 0Ot ( o oo fa) o od (5 o o 85 (T 97 53 ( 58 SO (.i 00 90 fk 00 00 33 (m 37 58 (, 00 beans, white, lOOQj Oats, Meal Cottox Fair to good, 1 1 00 Ordin. to mid. 10 00 HIDES Dry, 10 A 12 Green, 5 (a) 6 Domestic Goods 4-4 sheeting. 10 00 h'vy Osuab gs 12 00 Copperas Cloth, 15 (5) 20 Linsey, 37 00 Cotton Yarx No. 5 to 10, 1 00 (u 1 10 Haquixc Gunny, Iron Common, Rolled, Swedes, Nails, 16 00 5 (S 5 a Coffee Rio, 1 Laguira, 1 Java 9 Si OA us New Orleans, Porto Rjco, 1 coffee sugar 1 crushed, 1 granulated, 1 ground, 1 loaf, 1 Molasses Sugar House, 50 (a 00 West India, 3 Butter, 1: IBekhwax, 2 Chickens, 1 iKggs, 1 Feathers, 3 Beef On the hoof, 6 B 0 By retail, 7 fit) 9 'Salt, per sack, 1 50 (a, 1 CO Potatoes, i1 Irish, 75 1 0 i Northern, 2 oo (,, 0 o Sweet, 1 50 fi 2 00 Candles Adamantine, 26 (a) 30 Sperm, 40 00 Tallow, 20 a 2ft Mackerel No. l.-MibMS 50 0 00 Spirits Rve Whiskey, 75 a 00 N C. " 37 a 42 Apple Brandy, 75 a 1 00 Peach " 1 50 a 0 00 REMARKS. The market was not very active last week, farmers being busy about this time with preparations for plant ing. Cotton A little offering each day, and sales at 10J to 10. Towards the latter part of the week prices ad vanced and 1 1 cents was offered. The last foreign news having reported an advance, a good article will com mand 11 cents readily, with buyers rather anxious. Corn has advanced a few cents, and is iu demand. We also advance quotations for Meal. Wheat is rather scarce not much offering. Flour has declined. The market has been well sup plied. Bacox remains about the same, and finds read' sale at quotations. Lard is scarce and much wanted soma lots sold last week at 14 cents. COLUMBIA, April 10. The prices of cotton am steadily advancing. The demand, yesterday, was very active, and 12 cents was paid for strictly fair. CHARLESTON, April 9. The cotton market was buoyant and active to-day, and prices have further ad vanced I to c. The transaction amounted to 2,560 bales at 9 to 124c. The market closing firm at 12c. for strict middlings; 12 J to 12c. for good middlings, and 12 J to 12 for middling fair to fair. RECEIVTJSTG, , A Large Stock of Fancy and Staple Dry Goods, Bonnetts and Ribbons, Clothing, Boots and Shoes, Ladies' Shoes, a large Stock of Groceries, a Full Supply of Hardware, Fancy Goods; Watches and Jewelry, and 10,000 other articles not mentioned. jjiay Please call at Springs' Corner before buying and be satisfied that it is after all the best place to buy Goods low. HENDERSON & AHRENS. N. B. We have also a full Stock of the above Goods at our Store at MORROWS' TURN OUT. To which we would invite the attention of the public in that neighborhood. HENDERSON k AHRENS. April 6, 1858. 3-tf. BOOTS AND SHOES. Spring stoo BOOIVE 6s, CO. ARE now receiving and opening the CHEAPEST stock of BOOTS and SHOES they have ever had the pleasure of offering to the public, and as they wish to do an entire oasn lousl" HOSSi they will offer Rare inducements to Cash buyers. In every imtance where goods have to be charged, an additional charge of 25 per cent, will be made. April 6, 1858. tf BOONE k CO. Ladies line black Lasting1 Gaiters at 81 cash, at BOONE & GO'S. Gents' fine Calf (kid top) Waiters. for $2 plain do. $1 75. BOONE k CO. MILES' best Ladies' Goat BOOTS and Buskins, for $1 40, cash. BOONE k CO. MW"ISSES, Boy's, Youths, children's and infants Boots, Shoes Ac Waiters in endless variety, and at l I'RECKuetrd low prices, April G, 1858. at BOONE'S. GENTS' FINE CALF pegged BROGANS, $1 25 to $1 50 Extra $2, cash, at April C. BOONE'S. GENTS' Bay State SLIPPERS, $1 0 " Enamelled M 75 " Roan " 65 April 6, 1858 BOONE k CO. W A DIES' fine Kid Buskins and Slippers, at $1 cash, JLi for sale at BQONE'flL Ladies' fine col'd silk Lasting Gaiters, $1 25 Con gress do. SI 50, cash. BOONE CO. 1 ENTLEMEN who wish a fine pair of Boots or W Gaiters, and have the CASH, can be suited at BOONE'S for lest money than at any other house in the State. We mean what we say. BOONE CO. FAIR KOTIE. ALL Notes and Accounts due us, not settled liy the first of Mav next, will be put out for collection. April 6, 1858. BOONE k CO. Men's un-bound Kip Brogans, Good article, at $1 prime do. $1 25. April 6. BOONE k CO. BOOLE'S Si tlic only House in town that will sell Miles' fine DRESS BOOTS for $7. CASH PAID FOR HIDES, THREE DOORS SOUTH OF THE MAKBIOX HOC SR. April 6, 1858. tf R, M. OATES & CO. ARE now receiving 1000 SACKS SALT, which they will sell for $1 60, and in lots of 50 or 100 Sacks a deduction will be made. April, 6 1858, 2t SEULIMCt OFF AT COST! THE LADIES are respectnlly informed that, as Trustee of Leroy Springs, I am offering, at cost, a large and well-selected Stock of very superior Laces, Silks, Crapes, &c., keH Indeed, almost every description of valuable merchan dise in the Ladies' Department. Give us a call at the New Brick Store below Williams' corner. Mr Caldwell and Mr McLeod will take pleasure in waiting on von. W. R. MYERS, March 9, 1858. Trustee.
The Charlotte Democrat (Charlotte, N.C.)
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