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WJESTEKK DEMOCRAT, CHARLOTTE, "ST; C. tmxtat. CHARLOTTE, IV. C. Tiieftday, flay 4, 1858. For Governor t HON. JOHN nr. ELLIS, OF ROWAN COUNTY. ior the Senate, WILLIAM. F. DAVIDSON. For the Commons, WILLI A MSON WALLACE. JAMES M. HUTCHISON. Election on the first Thursday in August. COUNTY CONVENTION. The proceedings of the democratic county Con vention, held in this place on the 27th ult., will he found in another column. It will be seen that Wm. F. Davidson, Esq., was nominated for the Senate, and Williamson Wallace and James M. Hutehisota, Esq'ns, for ifau Commons. Mr Davidson represented the county last session j ,.-.if..ii. j ... ! in tne ominous, aim iuiwuuiiv penunueu nis , , ' . . . duties in that branch of the Legislature, being al- ! ' B I ways in his seat and ever ready to look after the interests of his constituents. Mr Wallace and Mr Hutchison are well known I to our friends in the country, and it is unnecessary ! for us to ay more than that thev are firm and ... j -ii i " i ' consistent democrats, and will make worthy reprc- J r tentative. ti , i- r a . ' liajT TIh- proceedings of a democratic meeting in Lincoln county, held on Saturday last, reached us too j il for publication this w-ek. Delegates were appoint ed to meet delegates from Gaston and Catawba counties at Lincolnton on the 2d Friday in May to nominate a candidate to represent that senatorial District in the neit Legislature. The delegates from Lincoln will, at the same time, ! Dominate some one to represent that county in the ! House of Commons. The full proceedings shall be pub- ' lished next week. j Judge Ellis' Letts of Acceptakce. We publish in another column thc letter of Judge Kl'.is in reply to the Committee appointed by the Charlotte Convention to inform him of his nomi nation. It is strikingly clear and explicit, and breathes the trae spirit of a patriot and a southern j disorganizer, and we have determined to assist in keep statesman. We ai4i Ibr il a careful reading by ing him there until the first Thursday in August, when everybody. may retire to private life where we earnestly hope he Judge Ellis has already entered upon the duties will meet with more success than he will in this cani- jLSsi"iicd him with that indomitable will whiidi ; characterizes the man. We mentioned last week his appointment to address the people at Monroe, ("nion countv, on Tuesday the 11th inst., and also at other places during the month. That's the proper spirit. Let the people have light; and especially let the young men be thoroughly in- . , .. . , ! doctnnated with the' irreat principles of the demo- i t ...nv. j.a.iy .1..1 umh.w. ..... i"""'- can government. Push on the column. I66r By our exchanges we learn that snow was quite plentiful at different points within the State on Monday of last week. At Fayetteville it cover ed the houses to the depth of on inch or two; and j at Goldsboro', Raleigh, and other points, it fell in considerable quantity. We fared light in this i section compared with the eastern portion of the State. On the 15th of April, 1840, we had a cold i . , . , , , snap, with a pretty heavy snow, but the weather 1 1 we had last week, so late in the season, is, as far j a ac learn, unprecedented in this region. M ki.a xcholy Accident. Mary L. Frontis, H"d 12 years, daughter of the Rev. Stephen Frontis of Rowan county, was burnt to death on th 21st ult. The following particulars of the sad occurrence we learn from the Salisbury Watch- man : The rirenmstanccs attending the death of this am un 1.1.. . -1 . ; 1 . 1 . 1 t - liu QlftA in fit.. joymeat of perfect health, when at 1 o clock P. M. on that day, unknown to any one in the family, she was J rarryiag fire to some distance from the bouse, where J they had been washing, supposing the lire had gone out ; while ihev were at dinner: the wind was at times high, : her clothes caught tire, she called to her help her sister j Kaanronne, who was not Terr far from her. and who : immediately cave the alarm anu eudeavorefl to quench the famea from her sister clothes, in doing which ahe . . . . . , , ,, . , i .i . baraed both her hands badly and her own clothes j eaoghl fire, but were extinenished by a servant woman who came first to their help. Mary was burned to a ' crisp fr,.m below her breast to the top of her head, and ; lingered in exqaisitf agony till 5 o'clock P. M. when breathed her last Ir. Beat? and Dr. MrCorklc were immediately called i nd did ail that their art could saggest to ease the pains ; af the sufferer. i APPOINTMENTS. Judge Ellis, the Democratic candidate for Governor ill address the people at the following times and t laces : Monroe. Union County. Tuesday, Wade.-borough. Anson, Thursday. Rockingham. Richmond, Saturday, Lumberton. Rohesou. Tuesday, FayctteTiUe, Cumberland, Thursday, riintoo, Sampson, Saturday, Keammville, Dapltn, Monday. Mostly Hall. Lenoir. Wednesday, Snow Hill, Greene. Friday, Greenville. Pitt. Mor.dav, 11th Mnv 13th " 15th ' lath " 20th M 22d " 24th " 2rih " '8th 41 3 1st - Ha?- Tho oditor of the Asheville Spectator, who bi k. . tVa MaStfim Matva of this i -' ' UWH KJM a It 1 W IV . v . . ....... State, in speaking of his return to Asheville, and while among the mountains oi' the romantic re gion of western North Carolina, holds the follow ing beautiful language with regard to Hickory ut Gap ' On the other hand we view the grand towering bare rocks of the Hi.kory Nut Clap displayed in all the nii.j- e-tv and ereatness of Jehovah. One iVcls his inaigniti- cJce with awe at the typification of the grandeur and '-mr which is thrown around thc idea! we have of the these great high roiks, feel the intensity of his ins. g- I iacaace and shrink within himself gazing upon these j marvelous works of sublime and terrible power as dif - I - .1-- ..l... All an m.ir. . . 4 " ic iuc supreme -. mv id . i I . . , , , . i fful Creator. Here the savage himself would pause, that place week beiore last, and convicted ot man bonder, fear and tremble and not even the vilest of siuuuter. Upon a recommendation to mercy --lis ill li,; W11U proiailll' iiuu h.viw.oj .i...v.v ... ..... Pss sara a soene and not feel for a moment a dread of ;l"t awful unknown future. When in such a scene as this 1 like to pause and lose mvself in thought, not a word ttwed, not a sound to be heard except the wild dash :"tt of the turbulent water of the crystal streams which eees, even in their boisterousness, to sing a song of p-pose in the soft cadences of nature's own music. To J in such a place, to witness such a scene is worth a meuaw of toil and cure. PASSAGE OF THE KANSAS BILL. The bill for the admission of Kanscs into the Union passed both Houses of Congress on the 30th ultimo. The rote in the Senate stood ayes 31, nays 22. In the House, ayes 112, nays 103. In the House, Messrs. Blair (Missouri abolitionist; Bonhara, Davis and Harris of Maryland, Quitman, Ri- I caud and Underwood, from slave States, voted against i the bill. It is said that the scene in the House was very exciting previous to taking the vote. In Washing ton city the result was hailed with joy, and one hun dred gun fired. ' f'K e regret to learn that it is not likely Senator Reid will get back to Washington soon. In fact it is feared that he will never be able to resume his seat in the Senate again. Two or three attacks of hemorrhage of j the lungs have so prostrated him that his entire recove- i ry is considered very doubtful. The many friends of Got. Reid in North Carolina will learn this fact with : sorrow and regret. MR. McRAE IN THE EAST. Duncan K. McRae, Esq., has been electioneering pretty steadily in the eastern part of the State, but, we understand, with very little success. He was at the Xewbern celebration, and we were informed by several gentlemen that he declared his determination to be a candidate for Governor. We learned further, that he intends to meet Judge Ellis at his first appointment at ,, . Monroe on the 11th inst. rt . .. - , . , Gertainly no large portion of the people of North Carolina are w illing to endorse Mr McRae. It seems ridiculous for bin to claim to be a democrat and at the same time oppose a leading principle of the party, PPose lhe regular democratic nominee for Governor, a,ld cndeavor b-v eveT " possible to disorganize anl defeat the democracy. His efforts ere seconded In a majority of tne opposition part v. but we are yet to . - . ' ' ' 3 learn ot any sound democrat approving his course. He eulogizes Stephen A. Douglas, and Douglas is acting B 1 .... . ; nean anu nanu wun ine aooiiiionists against tne Au- ministration and against the almost united South in Congress. He is caucussi:g with know-nothing?, with whigs, and with everything that opposes the democratic party in North Carolina. He is in correspondence with the bitter enemies of cur party. His friends arc our endues nil counsenorsare our old political opponents. IIe 'shacked up by the Raleigh Register, by Rayner, by thc Ned SUnl clan and b.v a11 other brokcB dowu, defeated and disappointed politicians. Now, brother democrats, these things are facts. We presume no one will dare deny them. And we ask you, calmly, can Mr McRae have the least claim to be considered a democrat ? The way he deserted what he styles a great principle for a Federal office, we will show in another article i hereafter. He has nut himself before the nnhlie as a I,illSn- THE LEGISLATURE. It is important that the democratic party should have a majority in the neat Legislature. Two United States Senators are to be elected & other important offices will be to fill. Great and extra exertions are to be made by ine PPon' neanea ny unncan n.. cae, logetpos- session of the General Assembly. Mr McRae is not can- . , . , , , . vassine the State with the expectation of being eiectcd G over nor Judce Ellis will beat him 20.000 votes- hni lro hones to divide the Democratic party in thc dif- i sr ferent counties, and slip in a distributionist here and a whig-American there, in order to secure a majority of both factions united. As a result of this combination he hopes to be one of the L". S. Senators. We do not suppose he cares much who thc other one is, or what his politics are. In view of these things we call upon our democratic friends to be united Now is the time for all true demo- fiats to stand up to party organization. Without or- n" !,ar? CM succeed, and to thc fairly ex- pressed will and preferences ot the party all should . , , , , , ". . , . y teld a cheerful assent. This is the true principle this d.nM.ntie. i.. common with other men. we have our individual preferences, but that shall never prevent us from yielding to the decisions and wishes of the di-mo-rrutic party. As we have before remarked, we are in favor of giving the vh-iU party a voice in its affairs, and whenever the will of a majority is ascertained we are ready to assent, and ask. as a public journalist, all others to do so. tiur obiet-t in Pennine this article is to warn our i w - democratic friends against neglecting the county elec tions during the present campaign. See that good and true democrats are brought out for the Legislatnre, anct then see to it that they are elected. Don't pay too maci atteation to the efforts of McRae Jadge Ellis will e maUcr SQ far lhc Gubernatorial contest is . concerned but look to the elections lor the Legislature, and sec that nothing is lost in that way; while at the s..mo t;n.,. soo that Ellis has a respectable majority in .. your respective counties. J 1 , - Tmt Art antic and N. C. Railroad. The length of this Road from Goldsboro to Kewbern, is 60 miles, jt j)a8Ses through a level country, and we should think a i very poor one, so far as agriculture is concerned, j ' 1 u , , , , , , , There arc .spots ot good la.-. 1, but the general character of the soil along the road looks unproductive and onin- j viting. We do not mean that all tiie land east of Golds- j boro is poor and barren, but we speak of tl at along the Railroad track. We know that there are some of the best farms of the State in thc Bast Thc Road is well i i built, and no doubt will prove of great convenience to the i people of that section. It cost as much per mile, if not & little more, as thc North Carolina Railroad, a fact we were surprised to learn, considering the level character , of the country. The President, Mr Whitford, is an energetic officer, and from what we could see we thick he manages the work as well as it could be done. The good citizens of Newbern expect to derive great j benefit from the work, and we sincerely hope their cx- pectations may be fully realized, but about that we entertain fear and doubt. However, we shall say nntliimr hv way of d iscouracemcnt. for if their efforts 0 . mm .. . . ril are not crowned with success, it will not be want of exertion and energy on their part. for the Westkrn Railroad. We are pleased to sec by the Fayetteville papers that this work is being prosecuted vigorously. A contract for laying the jron i,roul Favetteville to Little River has been ' ' . , q . ' let out, and the work is going bravely on. Such energy and determined effort must, and will, be m ... c fe& Thos. J. Bell, who killed Jas. Allen, r., . , g q fe time ago, was tried in " ' c being made by the Jury, the Court sentenced him to pay a fine of SI, 000 and to be imprisoned six mouths. The Wilmington and Weldon Railroad Company has declared a semi-annual uiviuened of three per ceut. THE NEWBERN CELEBRATION. The Atlantic and North Carolina Railroad having been completed from Goldboro to Kewbern, a grand celebration took place at the latter town on Thursday j last the 29th ult. We were present and took notes of i everything that was said and done, but owing to the j fact that we did not pet home until Saturday morning, j we cannot give as full an account this week as we desired. We frequently heard the remark that it was the I largest gathering ever assembled in North Carolina. - , . v . W c cannot speak with certainty on that point, but we can testify to the fact that it was very large, there being about 7,000 persons present. There were ten Military Companies present the Rowan Rifle Company from Salisbury, with a band of music the Urange Guards from l;illsboro; tlie uaK City Guards from Raleigh, with band; the Wilmington Light Infantry, German Volunteers and Rifle Cadets from Wilmington, with band ; the Fayetteville Inde pendant Light Infantry and Lafayette Light Infantry, with band, from Fayetteville ; a Company from Wash- ing and the Newborn Company, with band. Themilita- ; axis? just as tjie inclination of a basin would force ry display was quite imposing and the soldiers a fine : water contained to one skle Absurd, gen looking bodv of men. The Oak Citv Guards the WiL j , , , . . .... , , . - " , .,, , , , , c ! tlemen. lhe true solution of the question is found Lt. Infantrv, the Favettevillc Independent and Lafayette I 1 Light Infantry Companies we noticed as being par'ticu- ln the fact that certain nieu W North Carolina i , i -,i , .r j-i ...... . , A ! li-iv. iti ctil.lAAt rC tjmmi kvmfi mm i tiT'tni iariy wen anueu. ine uompany irom our sister town, Salisbury, represented the West, and we, as a western , to distribute one part of the earth among the in man, felt proud of it. The good appearance of the men, habitants of the other part thus destroying the with their excellent band, did credit to the town they ! CflUilibrium between the narts. Conseniiontlv. represented. In addition to the military, there were two Fire Companies present one from Raleigh and one from Wilmington. Without meaning the least disparagement to other Companies (for they were all fine) we think the La fayette Light Infantry and the Fayetteville Independent Companies carried off the palm for being the best drill ed. The Lafayette Light Infantry, commanded by Maj. Cook, is decidedly the prettiest Company in the State, and their fine band of music ( composed of members of the Company) cannot be excelled any where. The Fay etteville Independent Lt. Inf. Company. Maj. Draughon, is thc second oldest Company in the United States, being now in its 65th year, and for gallant bearing and all the qualities that constitute the true soldier, it will compare favorably with the best. A large procession was formed at 11 o'clock and pro ceeded to a beautiful green lawn, where, after a prayer delivered by the Rev. Mr. Houghton, of the Episcopal Church, (which occupied nine foolscap pages) addresses were delivered by the Rev. Francis L. Hawks, D. D., and Henry W. Miller, Esq. We have full notes of the dis tinguished gentlemen's remarks, and we regret that time and space will not permit us to publish them at length. Dr. Hawks spoke first, extemporaneously ; and we ven ture to say that there was not a North Carolinian pres ent who did not feel proud of him as a fellow citizen and proud of the Old North State. He recounted for aires past thc history of internal improvements, the energy and trials of the first settlers on the Albermarle j and the Cape Fear, compared the past with the present condition of North Carolina, and called on all present to go home determined to do their duty to God, to Consti- tutional liberty and to the Old North State. Fe spoke one hour and l minutes H W. Miller, Esq., ofRaleigh, then followed in an our gratification with Mr Miller's effort. It was manly, patriotic, electrifying, and we hope its sentiments made a deep and lasting impression upon the large audience. He spoke of binding the East and the Vest together in indissoluble bands no jealous or selfish feelings should prevail the West had been liberal to the East, and the latter section ought not to be less so Lo the former build railroads, and in thc hour of danger the hardy mountaineers would be found ready with warm hearts and strong arms to defend the seaboard from invasion and to protect the lives and homes of the fair j admission of Kansas, and interferred with States daughters of that section. He alluded in eloquent j Right. Mr Stephens eloquently replied, showing terms to the loyalty of North Carolina receiving noth- that other gtafes were Emitted on the same coif ing and expecting nothing from the Federal Govern- j d;t;ong ment, she had alwavs raised her arm in its defence, and , .. . c , , . ' , , -c i i i i . lie replied to Air Davis objections, lhe House would continue to do n it she can have her rights un- 1 . der the Constitution, rights and privileges which she j adjourned without taking a vote. cannot ami dare not surrender. Aggressions had been j The balance of the week was occupied in discuss and were being made upon the South up to this time, j ing the Kansas and Deficiency bills. On Friday the argument and appeal for quiet had been answered by Kansas bill passed both Houses after an exciting renewed aggressions. This continued hostility on the i debate. part of one section must be met. and the only way to! meet it is by a union among the people at the South build up trade at home, establish trade with Europe, and make our section self-supporting and self-reliant, lie concluded by appealing to his fellow citizens to do their duty, their hole duty, to North Carolina and the South. Judge Donnell presided on the occasion, and intro duced the speakers with appropriate remarks. The Dinner was a splendid affair. The tables were so arranged as to accommodate twenty-one hundred per- sons to plates, and were "loaded with the best the country affords. An idea of the extent of the entertain- ment may be had when we state there were five hundred bushels of oysters prepared beef, mutton, pork, chickens, c., almost "by the cord." And the best of ail was, everybody got something to eat that wanted it. A great many got more to drink than they ought to have had. Bat everything passed off pleasantly and without accident of any kind. t nitht there was a free Ball, which we learn was attended by a very large company of ladies and gentle men. Too much cannot be said in praise of the hospitality of the citizens of Newbern. With willing hearts and open doors they accommodated the immense concourse of people in the best manner possible. " KISS HIM GIDDINGS ! " It seems that Josh. Giddings, the most contemp- tible abolitionist north of Mason & ixon's line. finding that he had placed Mr Gilmer in rather an 1 . . awkward position by his congratulations, turns posit 1 round, when Dr. Shaw of N. C. in a speeeh in re ply to Mr Gilmer made a statement of the circum stance, and denies the plain facts (as they appear to be) in the case, and says he did not approach Mr Gilmer nearer than the aisle up which he pas sed; and that he only told him he would 1 old him j responsible for using his (Giddings') name in con Mr Cam r amp- ncction with that of Mr Buchanan . . bell, of Ohio, also says this was his understanding of the matter. Great goodness! " Save me' Giddings, "or I sink !" Now, we give Mr Gilmer the full benefit of his coadjutor's disclaimer, with the remark, that as Mr Gilmer, a southern man. made a speech aiding the cause in which Giddings was engaged, it was natural that he should congratulate Mr Gilmer. Moreover, the interesting scene Wi'.g witnessed by southern men, who have testified to the facts in the case. The question thon is, who shall we be- lieve ' Thc opposition press of North Carolina are trying to raise a question of veracity between Josh." Giddings and Ir. Shaw! Question of ver - acity. indeed! If it comes to that, we shall believe Pr.' Shaw, or any other sound southern man, be- t..ts xmmnM CiAAiam fanf&ell or anv other n. " - g f 1 1 black republican. THE CAUSE. The remarkable changes of weather that have taken place during the past few weeks, and certain phenomena said to be connected therewith, have given rise to many learned disquisitions as to the probable cause, and also with regard to the un equal distribution of caloric. It is said that the Gulf Stream has approached fifty miles nearer the shnrp that thf onrrpnts nf thf no&u n Thnvn phnncrpl , . '.their direction, and so on. One of our cotcmpo- , ' r rarie8 en gravely asks the pertinent question: "Is the earth changing the inclination of its axis ?" Now, we'd like, as "Pinebur Moccasin" would say for some one t0 explain how a change in the , :nei:nnt:ftn nf .i,. onrtU'9 sWn eonlrl rlixn th direction of the ocean-current3 or move the Gulf stream. The Gulf stream and the "world of waters " that form its banks could not be forced to seek a new level by an inclination of the earth's i w ".laitu o uj v. t vi ... ,t,i j i j j j , the Gulf stream and ocean-currents moving nearer the shore, more space is allowed on the other side for the land to rise up and thus restore the equi librium ! Clear as ditch-water. And we shall have awful times until the thing is settled. We therefore beseech Duncan, Ste-on, and all other distributionists who have bad dreams and arc afraid of dying. To stop! O stop and think, Before you further go. How can you sport upon the brink Of such tremenjous woe. CONGRESSIONAL. In the Senate on the 27th ult., a joint resolution for the releif of the widow of Capt. Hcrndon was ; read twice and referred to the Naval Committee. ; The consideration of the admission of Kansas was ! then resumed. Mr Crittenden pointed out the uifference between the Conference Committee's i substitute and his own. Mr Hunter replied in an able speech to Mr Crittenden. Mr Collamer made a Kansas speech. Mr Wade spoke an hour, char acterizing the Administration as corrupt. Mr Green defended the Administration and the Con ference Committee's report. The House received from the Secretary of the ! i''y suuemeui oi me waiiKS or me wnoie j country. The Fort Snelling committee made no I report. A resolution was adopted authorizing an ' T i C V. Ti I . . V 1 i I executive, session, for debate onlv. Thr TTrmsp ,. , . .... .. . , f O lQMiefiPn f hp hill to a I In TO ji nsnsmn in tho cililiovc of the war of 1812. In the Senate on the 28th ult., three speeches were made on the report of the Kansas committee of conference. In the House the report of the conference com mittee on Kansas was discussed by Messrs Howard and Bingham, the latter taking occasion to define his position. Mr Davis opposed the report of thc committee, because it imposed conditions on the Shocking Tragedy. We are pained to learn, that within the past few days, a most shocking tragedy was enacted in the upper end of Rich mond county, N. C. The following are the par ticulars as far as we have been able to obtain them: A negro man, belonging to Britain Chapel, armed with an axe, entered his masterc's house, and kill ed his master and mistress, and so dreadfully man gled two of his children, that they cannot survive. Dr J. Erwin was sent for, and while attending i on the mangled children, was attacked by the negro with his axe. fortunately, a loaded gun was j at hand, with which the Doctor shot the negro, : killing him almost instantly. It is supposed the j negro was insane. Cheraw Gazette. ) N. C. FISHERIES. On the north side of the Albermarle Sound and in that vicinity, the fisheries arc doing a prosperous business. Col. Spruill, just I helow tolcraine, took at one haul recently 15.000 j herring ami 4.")0 shad. The latter are selling at j 83 per hundred. Washington (JV! C.) Dispatch. : EXECUTIONS AT WHITEVILLE Reprieve too ; Late. Ax last Columbus Superior Court, two negroes were convicted and sentenced to be hung for the murder of their Mistress. The execution was appointed for yesterday, (Friday.) It would appear that on reprcscn 1 t-itions made that 'Joe,'- one of the sentenced persons, ! was of weak mind tending tow Tds idiorv. Gov. Bragg granted a reprieve. Solicitor Strange received a des patch yesterday, that the reprieve was on its way, and """ diately a special locomotive was dispatched for ; luteville to arrest the execution, but owing to an ac- clfanX it faiied to recfa Whiteville until fifteen minutes after the execution. It is proper here to remark, that thc impression of those who have had means of judging, is that Joe was fully able to distinguish between right and wrong, and that he got no more than his deserts this, we think, is the opinion in Columbus, and we think the correct one, although "Joe" was not "bright" Wilmington Journal. If a small bov is called a lad, is it proper to call ' 88" boy a ladder? Exchange. . Yea. of courses and from the analoirv that a verv ; smai man is cancd pigmy and a very" large man a hogmy. Giraffe. And upon the same reasoning, while a man who ; refuses a challenge to fight a duel is called eoirard, the one seu(jg a challenge should be called fiul-y-ard. There is iron enough in the LU1 of forty-two men. to make a ploughshcar weighing twenty-four pounds. So savs an exchange. We know of a smaller number of men who have brass enough in their face to make a pair of and-irons, shovel and tongn weight not estimated.- Wilm. Journal. j Yes. and there are a number of men who, from the steal in their hands alone, have made three first class locomotives besides the machinery for two cotton facMrie. And some have even made tortunes by the steal-lag process. For the Wettem Democrat. DEMOCRATIC COUNTY CONVENTION. A Convention of the democracy of Mecklenburg County was held in Charlotte on the 27th ult, for the purpose of nominating candidates to represent the county in the next General Assembly of Xorth Carolina. On motion of Wm. S. Norment, Esq., Wm. F. Phifer was appointed President and Jno. Edmonds Brown requested to act as Secretary. A call of the Districts being made, they were found represented as follows: Charlotte Dittrict. John S Means, W R Myers, W S Norment, B Morrow, W F Phifer, Alex Kennedy, R Mc Kce Jamison, J E Brown, S M Howell. Chas T Alexander. Providence. S M Matthews, W T Stitt, Wm Rea, Esq. M J R Dunn, Wm Rea, Jas B Robinson, H H Peoples, Dr J M Miller. Steel Creek. Zenas A Gricr, J M Potts. J M Strong, R B Lowrie, S Garrison, S Nealy, P Milieu, R U Swann, J Price, M B Swann, J W Sterling. BUT. D W Barnett, D T Thomason. Crab Orchard. Wilson Wallace, Win C Morris, Wm McComb. Jas S Davis. Btrryhiirt.G C Cathey, G W McDonald, Dr T T Sandifcr, A H Brown, B F Brown. Sharon. Dr J W Ross, Hugh Kirkpatrick, S H Elliott, J G Flenniken. Clear Creek. X A Harrison, J C Flow, A J Hood, R II Weddington, J C Dennis. l'aw Creek. John McCord, Adam Todd, Jos B Mc Donald, John Cathey, G L Campbell. Morning Star. J II Irwin, It McEwan, Jas B Morris, J M Pvron, Wm Maxwell, Peter Harkev, Arthur Grier, John McLeod, W B Neal, Jas J Orr, Dr'S B Watson. All the Districts in the county were represented except Hopewell, Lemly's and Deweese's. On motion of W. M. Matthews, Esq., it was resolved that each District be entitled to one vote, and that a majority of thc delegates shall decide for whom the vote of their Districts shall be cast, and that those receiving a majority of the Districts represented shall be contqifered the nomiuees. l he Convention then proceeded to ballot, which resulted in the selection of Wm. F. Davidson for the Senate, and Willi amkom Wallace and Jas. M. Hutchison for the Commons. On motion of Wm. R. Myers, Esq., the nomina tion of the above-named gentlemen was declared unanimous. The President appointed Wm. R. Myers and J. E. Brown a committee to inform the gentlemen of their nomination. The Convention then adjourned. WM. F. PHIFER, Pres't. Jno. Edmonds Brown, Sec'y. Latkh fuom Europe. The steamship Arabia, with Liverpool dates to the 17th ult., arrived at New York on the 29th ult. Liverpool, April 17. Cotton closed dull, fair grades are unchanged: middling has declined one-eighth pence; inferior has declined one-quarter pence. Flour is very dull and generally unchanged. Wheat and corn are dull and unchanged. LECTIR OX EUROPE. The REV. F. A. MOOD, A. M., will deliver a course of three Lectures, at thc Court House in Charlotte, com mencing Tuesday evening. May lDi, on the subject of his recent tour through Europe; the proceeds of which will be appropriated to the erection of the new M. E. Church in this place. The following will be thc prices of admission: Single Ticket, 50 cents. Ticket for a gentleman and two ladies, $1. For the course. Single Ticket, $1; for gen tleman and two ladies. $2. Tickets to be had at the Book Store of .Mr P. J. Lowrie, of the subscribers, or at the door on the nights of the Lecture. E. J. MEYNARDIE, CHAS. WILSON, DAVID KISTLER, J. M. SANDERS, Com tee of Arraxo'ts. May 4th, 1638. NOTICE. rpiIE FIRM of FULLINGS & CO. was dissolved by A mutual consent on the 1st day of January last. In retiring from the Firm, allow me to return my sincere thanks to the citizens of North and South Carolina for the liberal patronage bestowed upon U3, and to request a continuance of the same for Messrs. SPRINGri & HEATH, who have associated themselves with E. Fallings under the Firm of FULLINGS, SPRINGS & CO., who will conduct the Clothing business on the same terms and with the same advantages as heretofore. The Ncfces and Accounts of Fullings & Co. will be found in the hands of W. A. Owens, for collection. JOHN TOWN LEV. THE NEW FIRM of FULLINGS, SPRINGS & CO. beg leave to present themselves to the citizens of North and South Carolina; and in so doing, would earn estly solicit a continuance of the liberal patronage be stowed on the well known firm of Fullings & Co. We would say with much assurance that we have thc Largest, Neatest and Cheapest Stock of Boys' Clothing ever offered in this State ! It is a bold assertion but nevertheless true; because we Bay the materials ana manulacture our own gooas, which is at thereby saving the manufacturer's profit, least 25 per cent. Moreover, every article of Clothing passes under the supervision of one not well-made it is not received. of the firm, and if We can. therefore. warrant the making of ail goods that go from our house. FULLINGS, SPRINGS & CO. May 4, 1858. tf Kaglans ! Kaglans ! ! We are receiving by every steamer ali kinds of materials imaginable. Fullings, Springs k Co. May 4 th tf CASSIitlERE SI ITS, At any price you may want. Another bold assertion, but nevertheless tru. Nothing like.being connected with a manufacturing bouse,, . .". FULLINGS, SPRINGS k CO. Mav 4th. tf Sliirts, White Li.iin, White and Fancy Marseilles, lower than the same kind can be maufactured in the United States, at FULLINGS. SPRINGS k CO. May 4th. tf Boys' Clothing. To parents we would say. -ou can find an sssortmcnt at our Clothing Store, where we keep all kinds, which is well made. May 4th. FULLINGS, SPRINGS k CO. TRl'XKS ! TRU1VKS ! ! A good assortment of Ladies' and Gents' Trunks, Vallices. Carpet Bsgs, etc., at low prices. May 4th FULLINGS, SPRINGS k CO. State of N. Carolina) Lincoln County, In Equity Spring Term, 1858. Caleb Miller and others vs. Franklin Hausa and others. Petition to sell Land. It appearing to the satisfaction of the Conrt that Franklin Hauss, John Miller and wife. Camilla Hauss and Andrew J. Hauss arc non-residents of this State. It is therefore ordered that publication be made in the Western Democrat for six weeks, notifying the said de fendants to appear at the next Conrt of Equity, to be held for Lincoln county, at thc Court House in Lincoln ton, on the 8th Monday after the 4th Monday in August next, to answer, plead or demur, or judgment pro-con -feso will be taken agninst them. Witue-s, Wm. J.Hoke, t'lerk and Master in Equity for said County, at offb e. the 8th Monday after the 4th Monday in February, 1858. WM. J nuKE, C. k M. E. May 4tb Pr fee $6 On the 15th ult., by the Rer. E. J. Heynardie, Mr John McCully to Miss Sarah, daughter of Adam T. Walker, Esq., of Che?'er. In Union county on the 1st of April, by W. B. Col lins, Esq., Mr Roley A. Laucy to Miss Delpha Uedlio, both of said county. fn Wilmington, on the 28th ult., Mr John K. Cantwell to Miss Kate T., daughter of the late Wm. Calder, Esq. In York District, on the 22d ult, Mr Wm. B. David son to Miss Sallie S. Allison. In Pilatka. Fla., on the 2nd ult.. Mr Jasper M. Swana, aged about 34 yesrs. In Salisbury "on 2tth ult Mr Horace H. Beard, aged about 50 years. In Concord, on the Tth of April, John Benson aged 47 years. In Rowan on the 14th ult.. Miss Sarah L. Brown, in the 20th year of her age- We are requested to announce DR. II. M. PRITCHARD, as an inde pendent democratic candidate to repre sent Mecklenburg couuty in the Houo of Commons of the next General Assembly. May 4, 1853. NOTICE. OUR NOTES and ACCOUNTS are in the hands of W. A. OWENS, Esq., for collection j and those wishing to save time and money, must settle by CASH before the 1st of July, 1858. FULLINGS & CO. May 4. 1853. Ha. Musical Entertainment. PROF. L. RIVES, the Blind Vocalist and Pianoist, will give a Musical Entertainment at the Court House on to-morrow Wednesday) evening, May 6lh. Admission 25 cents. For particulars see piograuiinc and small bills. S3 The 42d Annual Convention of the Protestant Episcopal Church in thc Diocess of North Carolina, will be held in St. Paul's CarHCH, EmuTON, on the second Thursday (13th) in Mny, 1858. EDW I ARD LEE WINSLOW, Sec'y. Fayetteville, April 26, 1858. CHARLOTTE IflAKKKT. May 4, 1858. Corrected weekly by II. B. Williams & Co. Bacon Hams, per lb, 121 (ol, 00 Sides, 12 (ay 00 Hog round, 11 j (ri, 12 Lard, lz & 00 FLOira Extra superfine Coffee I Rio, Lnguira, Java Slgaus New Orleans, Porto Rico, coffee sugar J crushed, granulated, ! ground, ! loaf, MOLAHHEP Sugar House, West India, Bitter, Beeswax, Chickkns, Egos, Feathers, 13 14 14 (. 10 20 (3 00 in bbls. 4 30 (a 0 Ot)! do. in bags 2 15 f 0 00' Superfine " 2 Oo' (a; 0 00 Finc 2 00 (ai 0 00 75 (51 87 1 55 00 j Chain Wheat Coin, Rye, 80 (tt, 00 ! 85 00 I Peas, Beans, white, 1 00 (a 00 Oats, 33 fa 00 Me a COTTOX Fair to good, Ordin. to mid Hides Dry, Green. 5C (a), 00 33 37$ 11 (a, 12. Beef- 10 (, 11 ii.. 1. 1 . - o O n ; By retail, 7 (d) ' Salt, per sack, 1 50 1 60 ! Potatoes, ! i Irish, T5 1 00 Noi l hern, 2 On la u 00 i Sweet, 1 60 1 75 I Candles Adnmantiue, 26 (a 30 I ! Sperm, 40 (A 00 10 11 5 6 Domestic Goods- 4--1 sheeting, 10 , 00 j h'vy Osaab'gt 12 (a 00 Copperas Cloth. 15 i; 20 Linscy, 37J 00 Cotton Varn No. 5 to 10, 1 00 (n 1 10 Bagui.vo Tallow, 20 a 2fc Macxkrkl Gunny, I!OV Common, Boiled, Swedes, Nails, 1G O 00 No. 1, bbl 8 50 a 0 00 Smtrra 5 (7e Oil Rve Whisker, 75 a 00 d m 0 j i Jt. 0. " 37 a 43 7 (d, 0 i j Apple Brandy, 75 a 1 00 5 a C I Peach " " 1 50 a 0 N REMARKS. We make several changes in our list of prices thiii week. Cotton has advanced, and a greater nm ut.t was bold the past week than during any previous week this sea son. Some lots were sold ut 12jJ. being the highest price paid here this year. .About 1,000 bales were Bold. Wheat, Corn and Peas have declined. The supply of these articles is rather greater than the demand. 2.2' 0 bushels of Corn and 1000 bags, of Flour were sold dur ing the week. Bacon sells readily at quotations, and sonic lot hava old at higher figures. COLUMBIA, May 1st. Thc Cotton market opened rather less active yesterday morning, and although there was no actual decline, the general tendency of prices was rather in favor of buyers. Some 250 bales sold at lo to 12 cenls. CHARLESTON, April 30. The Arabia's advices re ceived at the opening of the Cotton market this morn ing, reporting a decline in the Liverpool markets of J to Jd., brought our market almost to a stand to-day, operators being unwilling to pay the high rates asked by factors, while the latter, in consequence of the frot accounts and light stock, are very firm. The sales were limited to 386 bales, at 12$ to 13$ cents. Persons indebted to A. Hill & Co., by note or nccouut, will find them in the bands of HUTCHISON il BROWN. Call soon or they will be placed in un officer's hands for collection. April 27, 1858. W- are requested to announce E. C. GRIER as a candidate for re-clctiou to the Office of Sheriff of Mecklenburg county. April 20, 1858. LAUREL SPRIlVCr T&1IIE first Session of this School will commence on M. the first Monday in May, and close by the last of September. It is located in Ashe county, near Lsnrel Spring P. O. No situation in the State affords greater advantages in the summer season for such a School, than this. The purity of the atmosphere, the excel lence of the water, and thc proverbial healthfulncss of the place, will be an inducement with parents who wish to combine health with intellectual improvement. The undersigned, with a competent female Assistant, will spare no pains to make the School what its friends desire it to be. Special regard will be had to the moral culture of youth committed to our care. Terms of Tuition, per Session of five months: Elementary Branches of an English Education, $5 00. Higher Branches of English usually taught in such Academies, $7 50. Boarrl can be bad in respectable families near the Academy, at $6 OO per month. Pupils will be charged from the time of entrance to the close of Session: no deduction made except in cases of sickness. J. HUNTER. April 27, 1858. C-3t-pd d. p. Mcdonald, Auction and Commission Merzbnt, For the sale and purchase of Stocks, Bonds, Real Katate, Negroes, &c. Office 198 E changre Row, COLUMBIA, , C. fjggr Particular attention will be given to thc Sale of Merchandize and Produce g n-rally. "sj Rxrxas to Fisher & Burroughs, J. k K. U. Stowe, and S. M Howell, Charlotte. April 27, IH5H 3m ! 8 10 10 00 12 U 00 14 IS 14 00 14 (a U k; (a oo 55 (. 00 37 (ft 40 18 20 22 & 24 15 & 20 10 (a 00
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