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AVESTElllsr DEMOCEAT, CHARLOTTE, 2SJ". C ( H iRLOTTE, 1. C. Tueriav, May 91, 1 .!. SERIOCS Affbay On Friday night last about 8 o'clock, a negro man named Sandy, belonging to Foote is a ,eading man of th(J dcmocratic party W. II. McKee of Raleigh, O. F. Manson of Gran Mr. Peter M. Brown, struck another negro, the The Watchman is mistaken about Foote's bein a ville, and Christopher Happoldt of Morgan ton property of Mrs Saffie Davidson, with an axe, "leading man" of the party. It is true that'he Candidates for the practice of Medicine will now fracturing bia skull in a leariul manner. 1 be 1 f 1 r... ... o occurrence took place on Trade street, and the ne- pro was removed to the kitchen of Wm. It. Myers, Esq, where Drs. Gibbon and J. W. Caldwell per- formed tin- difficult operation of trepanning in the i most skillful manner, removing several pieces of mow sKiuiiu W....K .-icu. .trws ui Ac skull. The negro is still alive and hopes of his recovery are entertainco. handy escaped and j . J ,i has not been arrested. KILLED. friend at the Company's Shops on the N. C. Railroad, under date of Sunday, May 22d, writes to us as follows: There was a negro boy, property ofCapt. Wm ucwu, k :u-u at mia piace in is c eiiinix, uy ine .. .,, 1 ,. J . Kx press train. lie was uncoupling the Engine I from the train just as it entered the passenger ! 1 1 ..I" 1 . 1 V- shed, and had stepped back on the tender of the 1 engine, hut being too far out he was brought in contact with the Ticket office, and was knocked na the traok five setts of trucks passing over his head, crushing it to atoms. He was a fireman on the engine." ARRESTED. It will be seen by the following that Done, who attacked and stabbed Mr. das. F. Cornelius in Catawba county two weeks ago, has been arrested, and is now in Newton Jail: Catawba Couxtt, May 19, ls;o. Mr. Yates Dear Sir: 1 have the pleasure of in!' rating you thai Mr. W. D. Wangh ami Mr. A. J. Slimp of Johnston county, Tennessee, caught 11. Bone in Carter county, Tenn., on Thursday evening last and brought him back to Newton and j ut him in jail to await his trial. Mr. James Cornelius still lingers, but there is hope of his recovery; only it is said while there i.- life there may be hope. Respectfully yours, A. CORNELIUS. Railroad Mass Merino. -A meeting of the friends of the WiL, Char. & Ruth. Railroad was held at Rutherfbrdton on the 9th inst. Deso lations weie adopted urging the extension of the Road west through Reedy Catch Gap, and reeoin nicuding that a Mass Meeting be held at Reedy Patch (jap on the 4th of duly. Committees of correspondence and arrangement were appointed, and all the counties interested in the road and ex tension are requested to send delegates. t-'J" Wc were pleased to receive visits last week from our cotcmporaries, Mr. Bruner of the Salis bury Watchman, Mr. Drake, Sr., and Mr. Drake, Jr., of the Statesville Express, Mr. Fecks of the RoekJBil Chronicle, and Maj. W. J. Vestal of the Newborn Progress. We found them social and entertaining gentlemen, and hope that their visit to Charlotte was agreeable and gratifying. We regret that business engagements prevented us from giving them more attention than we had an opportanity of doing. JkaT The communication of "A Frequent Visi tor " shall appear in our next. m Bank t- North Carolina. The time for keeping Hooks open for subscriptions to capital stock of this Dank will close on the .'iist inst. Those who intend to subscribe had better do so at once. About $75,000 have already been sub scribed at this place. Large subscriptions have been made at other places. tsur Rufas M. Johnston, Esq., has been elected President of the ISxehaage Dank of ( 'olumbia, S. ( '. 19 Wc b an: that application has been made to the P. O. Department to establish a new Post Office at Flliott's Springs, in Catawba county. We hope the office will be established, as it will be a great convenience to persons in that neigh 1" rhoi d. . fr-tf " The first cargo of iron for the Wilmington, Charlotte and Rutherford Railroad, was received in Wilmington on the 16th inst. tv II. AV. Miller, Esq., is to Lecture at Washington City on the 30th inst., at the invita tion of a committee of North Carolinians in that city. -mm . t-z'f Hon. John Kerr, of N. C, has just been ap pointed by the President one of the visitors to West Point. MECKLENBURG SUPERIOR COURT. The Spring Term of Mecklenburg Superior Court was held last week Judge Bailey presiding Win. I.amh r. Esq., Solicitor. On Wednesday, Newton Floyd was put upon trial for the murder of Dick Martin, a tree negro. The case was renoTed Iron U as ton to this county. The evidence 'bowed that Floyd and Martin had been eating and drinking together at the blacksmith rhop of the hitter that Floyd had got upon his horse and started off, when Martin, the negro, eame out and called to a eom pAnioa of Floyd's, saying that be would give him a drink, hut that Floyd should not have any. After the !" reon who was in company with Floyd had taken a drink from the bottle, Martin took it and started to ttards Floyd as if he intended to oiler it to him also, when Floyd jumped off his horse, engaged in n tassel "ith Martin, and stabbed him several times with a knife 8 or 10 inches long in the blade and na back w ide, one taru.-t passing almost through his body, killing him instantly. The prisoner asserts that Martin palled him h?rsf' and struek him sex eral times with a , "' k, itut he had no witness to proTC it. as then- was only one other person present besides the deceased and , prisoner; and that person gave evidence against the j I Ret as aboTC stated. The Jurv leturued a Verdict ofilty of Murder. 'i- case wasaoir eonuueieu nv u. i.. i iiemjison anu i .. . " . . 1 . I; i I i .1.. l."-..,V. ' ,- ll,,. I.;u .,,,.1 A! r "r Lander for the State. " , 4. 4... IVI V4V ll."ll,lj ...... .14 4, "'i Saturday, Floyd was arraigned for sentence. His Counsel made an ineffectual appeal for a new trial, lie s sentenced to be hung on Friday the 10th of June. From this judgment an appeal was taken to the Su jreme Court, which w ill stay proceedings for S months loneet nvh The land suit of J. J. Maxwell vs. Robt. I. McDowell tried, but the Jury failed to agree on a verdi t. ihe ease will have to be tried again. ONE OF THE WITNESSES. The opposition papers seem to be perfectly ueiigrucu wnencver they can scrape up the cvi- 11- 1.11 . . deuce of some bogus or pretended democrat or the remarks of some quasi democratic paper against the Democratic party. The Salisbury Watchman quotes a recent speech of ex-Gov. Fonte. of Minn.. denouncing the democratic nartv. and snvs that At -as bohm . , l,nnm,l k.),. . nf , as buom 3 ears ago in j Mississippi and sct fc the only notoriety he pistoi on Mr ucritou w to the U.S. Senate, (where acquired was for drawing a virile in debate,) but he soon lost character with the r.-.rfv- nr.,1 ;,;nn,l i,i.nw. nothings for the nnrnose of rtlinn- into r.ffirr. nothings for the purpose of getting into Failing to make much out of know-nothing , . .. , E Mississippi he went to California fur the pi . 11 ' , " 3 n 'ism in purpose w. v.... h wwuunc mi i . c?. ocuuvr irom mat State. The Californians had no use for him, and he was again disappointed in his ambitious thirst after office; whereupon he returned to Mississippi and is DOW engaged in abusing the democratic par- I ty and pronouncing it dead, as we see by our whig ...... i. -. 1 . .. . 1 i .1 1 i exchanges democratic papers do not think enough .. , , of tLc to sc:-rccly 0V(r mention his name. this is the character of one of the witne.-ses ar rayed against the democratic party how do you' like him ? We respect an open and decided op- ponent, but fur such men as Foote, who have boxed t! ic pou ticai iuiij naps loi sinister motives, we en- tertain contempt and disgust; and he must certain- uzabetti "3 oudge launders had a witnes.s in ly stand low in the estimation of honorable and troduccJ aftcr the Solicitor had closed the case, high-minded men of every party. The conduct of the Judge has been everywhere . mam J condemned. The matter is about this way : Mr In the fifth District, there are two whig candi- Dines, the State's .solicitor, examined two witnesses dates for Congress, John A. Gilmer and M. Q.' and then stated that he was prepared to submit the Waddell Gilmer is the nominee. The democrats case to the Jury. Judge Saunders asked him if are to hold a Convention at Graham on the 31st, he was not going to introduce Dr. Shannonhousc. to nominate a candidate. j The Solicitor replied, No, he was satisfied; where- i upon the Judge said he would examine him, and HON. JOHN LETCHER, the democratic candi- : aidso. The following communication of Mr Mines, date for Governor of Virginia, has published an : the solicitor, (addressed to the paper which first Address to the people of that State which is a complained of the conduct,) shows that the Judge's complete refutation of the unscrupulous charges 1 conduct was improper: made against him by the opposition. With regard to May 3, 1S.VJ. My attention has been called the charge of bein unsound on the slavery ones- 1 to the report of the case of the State vs. Upshur, ...i. i I lion, ne snows mat aunng nis wlioio service m Congress he repeatedly defended the South and 1 the institution of slavery from the assaults of the abolitionists his votes are recorded with his south ern colleagues on all juestions relating to slavery. The competitor of Letcher, Mr Goggin, while in congress, never raised ins voice to rebuke the abolitionists for their assaults upon southern rights. ' Vet such papers as the Wadesboro Argus calls Mr Letcher an abolitionist and belabors Goggin with praise. The advertisement of the White Sulphur whether I am right in this opinion: Springs, in Catawba county, will be found in an- I Cbicf Justice Ruffin, in delivering the opinion x, , .... ," ,. , . : of the Supreme ( ourt in the state vs. Martin, ('1 other column. the medicinal properties ot this t i ir i ion i : i i- ieii 1 1 Iredell s Keports, page UU, decided in I S4 1 . ) uses Water in eruptive or cutaneous diseases and in this language: " It is in the discretion of the pro cases of general nervous debility, have been spok- ; scenting officer, as of any private suitor, what wit en of in very high terms by those who were com- "esses he will call. He examines such as he deems pctcnt judges. We have heard it said by emi- h to the execution of the public justice. . , , .. . , . It others can shed more hrht upon the controvcr- nent men that tne beneficial effects of this water i sy, or show it in a new point of view, it is compe- were cpial to those of any other Springs in the tent to the prisoner to call them. Without con country. And Dr. Elliott, the Proprietor, will sidering therefore the peculiar reasons on which spare no pains to make the stay of his guests 'be particular persons were dispensed with on this . i , ... n , i , c, : l ; trial, and notwithstanding a modern case in (Cng- nleasant as well as hemneial. . ' . . ,. ' ., , . ir . , . . land, we think, he ruling of his Honor right, on in-" nx iou i i i i i iM nit ii l ot iiiu "ui iiiui aim Chalybeate Springs ncai Shelby. fctf- The Hon. W. W. Boyce, the Reprcscnta- tive in Congress from the Columbia District, S. C, , . . , i ,. ........ ! i ii a late letter wnicn we Und nub is led in t he South Carolinian, says: It is but too probable that a hostile sectional party North will soon acquire possession of the seem to fix the law as plainly as the highest Judi Governmcnt. In that event the South should not i cial Tribunal in the State can do. E. C. DINES, remain a moment longer in the Union. Vet who t -1 Ai i i t i , , . . Vi , does not feel that t lie success ol that movement ; for independence depends on the opinion of the ! South as to how far the success of the sectional- ized North was owing to the impolicy of the South. But how little deference do many of the best friends of Southern independence pay to this ... 1 1 J , truth r ln conclusion fear the North sectionalized : Will soon take possession ofthe Oovcrnniciit. Then i c.,,,,1,,,, ;,,.i i.... ..f l, I X 1UI Villllll ilUK 'I.IIUI IIV.I. Ill till llll.llr, I'V - '. kl a single State leading off it necessary. Jo make this movement successful the South should be made as much as possible one in sentiment, the North should be divided as much as possible: and to accomplish this, in my opinion, the three great requisites of Southern statesmanship arc moderation, moderation, moderation. The Fire in Memphis. Memphis, May 18. The sufferers by the burn ing of Stevenson's block are: Dent tY. Trabue; Frank Smith & Co.; McComb fc Co.; J. L. Case & Co.; C. M. Coates; II. Dow, and H. H. Mettee. It is also stated that by the above fire Wm. ! Johnston, Esq., of Charlotte, had property destroy- I .i 4.1. o .. unit ti, .,..., .i eU 01lll O OI V',OUO II J Ol 1 A. 1I1UU.IMU Jl which is covered by insurance. a WHIG CONVENTION. town on Wednesday last to nominate an opposition gratefully accept this invitation. I have long de candidate for Congress in this District. Gen. J. A. sired to visit -'the old North State and become better Voung of Charlotte, was appointed President, and Thos. acquainted with a people for whom 1 have ever en T ; T j , ' . - . v. , tertained the highest respect and esteem. J he J. llolton, J. J. Bruner. and C. W. Fenton, Secretaries. ttl . . c , i::. l ;. ;., ' ; occasion being literary, and not political, is just We have not had aa opportunity to see the proceed- , e T . , tr , . i 11 1 . such an one as 1 should myselt have selected, ings, but learn that all the count.es were represented, , y respectfully, except Cleaveland, by :i9 delegates. They were not JAMES BUCHANAN, represented by regularly appointed delegates, (tor all the Tq j w YAh, and others, Committee, counties in the District did not hold meetings.) but by n gecv of tbe y,lte. persona who happened to be present. i i , P.e. Vlkun of Onion, made a sneech and nominat- rior, (a graduate of the I mversity.) has also wrote T g of Wadesboro, which was rati- ! . , Sed by the convention unanimously. . Resolutions were adopted, we learn, denouncing the .i,. ...rti.- m4. o.I karainn nn-ttv frei'le on liie lune ' of corroption and extravagance. N. Boydea, Bufiu ! tarringer, R. A. Caldwell. Con. Young, J. J. Bruner, ; S. U. U'alknp, and Mr Shober made speeches. Mr. Ashe, the nominee, is a gentleman in every sense ofthe word, an old lawver. and is .-aid to possess con- . . n ' siderable ability. If he accepts, the canvass will no ; doubl be conducted by him and Mr Craig, in a proper and agreeable manner. But he will have to work hard ; if ,r rot-t anv advantacre over Craicre, who has faith- represented the District tor the last 8 yours, and in j wh .i i the lu-oide have implicit coi.Iiatucc ."ml arc ; willias to endorse Pgain by a re-election. STATE MEDICAL SOCIETY. The Medical Society of North Carolina held its annual meeting: in Statesville on the 10th instant f'ie attendance was unusually large, ' Th Medical Board authorized by act of the last Legislatnre was organized by electing Drs. J. II. , biekson of Wilminsrton. J. G. Tull of Newborn. ' Caleb Winslow of Pasouotank. C. E. Johnson and ' have to n nofbrr. thw Trrl n,l i, nv,,...,,..! to qualification in the same way that lawyers are required to be examined by the Supreme Court Judges. Tlie following gentlemen were elected officers of ! the Society for the ensuing year : Dr. N. J. Pitt- I n w , 1 KiUgecomoe, 1'rcsiUcnt; Drs. Henry, Leach, hitehead and Winborne, Vice Presidents; Dr. W. G. Thorn is of Wilm., Secretary; Dr. C. W. Graham, Treas.; and Dr. W. T. Howard, orator. Dr. Alexander, of Cabarrus, offered a prize of fifty dollars for the best essay on the effects of to bacco on the system; and Dr. .Manson, of Granville, ottered a gold medal on the best written essay on any medical subject. The next meeting of the Society is to be held in Washington, X. C, on 7th April, I860. Our JUDGES. We are sorry to see that some UIir North Carolina Judges have given cause for i complaints of their official course. We mentioned a few weeks aro that during a murder trial at in which you propound the following iuerv: propound the following query " Has a Judge sitting upon the bench the rirht to compel the introduction of witnesses either upon one side or the other, against the wishes of coun sel ? We know that the Judge decides upon the admissibility of evidence, but we were not aware before that he had a right at his own election and in di fiance of counsel to call a witness upon the .,,! h.-.v,. him sw-orn nn.l .-v.-Hidned " As I was one of the persons engaged in the trial, jt will not be amiss for me to endeavor to answer h' 1 thcn thoght. and still think, it was a gross usurpation ot power in tne .Judirc to pursue tne course he did. The following authorities will show i. i i ground that it was the province of th i no oi uiiu l;i Solicitor and not of the Court to determine who should be the State's witnesses." The same Court have twice afTirined this deei- sion. First, in State vs. Stewart, 9 Iredell's Hep. !! IS! ,,1. Pntivnii dn. nrAQani I lof .Tnclion i " " ' " ",v ,v- ' i" v ' " "- ' live red the opinion of the Court; and again, in State vs. Perry. Dusbee's Deports 330. where Nash, 1 Chief Justice, delivered the opinion. These eases ! jesiues me aoovc coiupiaiut ariinaii i uuLru ( t t Saunders, some writer in the eastern part of the State complains that Judge Dick, while on the j bench, at Halifax we believe, pulled off his shoes j anj put a;s egs over the railing in front, bringing r , i ' i - . . his feet and yarn socks in too close proximity to ! J m . . 5 organs of some people. A rather un- U1:-mu( u aiuiuue ioruuug u,. i..u.ug, .t .s true, but if he is troubled with corns we can t blame him much. VISIT OF THE PRESIDENT TO NORTH CAROLINA. We are highly gratified to have it in our power to state, (says the Raleigh Standard,) that Presi dent Buchanan will visit this Stale early in June, and be present at the Commencement at Chapel Hill. This will be the first visit of Mr Buchanan to North Carolina, or, we believe to any Southern State. He will be heartily welcomed by the au thorities of the University, by the Faculty and Students, and by flic people ofthe whole State. The following is his letter to the Committee of fh,. '!'riiwf ens !irrrritiiir their invitation to be nrcs- cut a Commencement: Washington CiTy, May 12, 1850. Gentlemen: I have been honored by your very j kind invitation on the part ofthe Trustees of the University of North Carolina, to visit Chapel Hill at the annual Commencement in June next. It affords me pleasure to say that I cordially and a letter to the committee signifyin ... lVoiihnt to aceompaii tile 1 resiui as. ' ins ltueniion II.VS " SA3J no Friends? During the ses- sion of the Whig District Convention in this place ' ja;t WCek, the gentleman who nominated Mr Ashe prefuccj the nomination with a short speech, in BeItioBed amODg other good qualities . , , . , i ii of the cam date, that he had never joined the : "x u,t ca , , knowothiup .' And this eulogy was pronounced, too, by a gentleman who M as himself a know- , nothing. Tn view of this fact, may we not ask, Has ani" no friends ? What a rare thing it is to fcml tile Irienas Ql a ieuu siauuio- 3 . ; adversity ! THE CELEBRATION On the 20th of May. Last Friday, the 20th of May, was a day that will be long remembered by the citizens of Charlotte and those who participated in the festivities of the occasion. That day being the Anniversary of the Hornets' Nest Riflemen, as well as the Anniversary of ihe Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence, the Company made ample arrangements for a celebration. The day opened with heavy showers of rain, which, together with the rain that fell two or three days before, made the streets very muddy and disagreeable for marching: but about 1 o'clock the sky cleared off and the balance of the day was quite pleasant. The Xewbern Light Infantry Company, Cupt. Jordan, having arrived on Thursday night, on Friday morning the Hornets' Nest Riflemen (accompanied by the I Xewbern Company and the Elm City Cadets, together with a number of citizens) repaired to the Depot for the purpose of receiving the Salisbury and Iredell Companies. RECEPTIONS. At 10 o'clock an extra train arrived, bringing the Rifle Guards commanded by Col. H. L. Robards, the Rowan Artillery commanded by Lieut. Myers, and the Iredell Blues commanded by Capt. A. K. Simonton. The Battalion was formed, and headed by (Jen. S. II. Walk lip and Col. . Edw'd White, marched to the Public Square, where a welcoming Address was deliv ered by Gen. Walkap. After which, the ladies of Charlotte, through Dr. C.J. Fox, presented the Hornets' Nest Riflemen with a handsome Flag, which was re ceived by Capt. J. V. Bryce in behalf of his Company. The speeches of Dr. Fox and Capt. Bryce were appro priate, in good taste, and well delivered. TARGET EXERCISES. After the ceremonies attending the presentation of the Flag, the Battalion, accompanied by quite a num ber of citizens, proceeded to the beautiful grove ofthe X. C. Military Institute building, where the Target ex ercises were to take place. Owing to a heavy shower of rain which fell soon after the firing commenced, and which of course suspended the exercise, only two Com panies succeeded in tiring once around. These were the Xewbern Light Infantry and the Rowan Rifle Guards. In the former, Orderly Sergeant. H. B. Lane, won the medal distance of shot, " inches: in the latter. Private W. T. Cummings was the successful competitor dis tance ?, inches from the centre. These shots, however, must not be taken as specimens of the marksmanship of these excellent companies; for the guns they fired were not only strange to them, but of cliiTere'it make and callibre from those to which they are used; and, indeed, considering the disadvantageous circumstances surrounding them, they deserve credit for doing as well as they did. The Xewbern Light Infantry used the Hornets' Nest Rifles, and didn't know, so well as their owners, how to direct their "stings." The Rowan Rifle Guards have recently procured, and used on this occa sion, the beautiful 'Minnie Rifle;' it is a magnificent gun, and in the hands ofthe 'Guards,' with its terrible looking sword-bayonet, would speak anything else but "peace'' to the enemies of our country. The Rowan Artillery exercised with their beautiful pieces of Brass Ordinance, but owing to our engagements on another part of the field, we were prevented from witnessing the exercise; but chunks, shaped like a hole in the ground made by lightning, struck from the small tar gets the regular distance for Field Pieces, were eviden ces that the guns were pointed by experienced Artil lerymen. The Medals were presented in front of the Mansion House by Lieut. L. S. Williams, accompanied with ap priate remarks. Those Companies that were prevented from com peting for the prizes cm the field, received medals to be shot for whenever it may suit their convenience. SALISBURY BRASS BAND. During the firing, and at intervals, the Salisbury Brass land, under the leadership of Wm. Neeves. Esq., discoursed most excellent music. Indeed, it was soul thrilling, and sufficient to inspire one, possessing less courage than a Lannes or a Xey, to seek the more than bubble reputation, charging up to the very cannon's mouth. This Band is a credit, not only to Salisbury, but to the State. We think that for concord of sound, line taste, exactness of execution, and musical talent generally, it cannot be excelled anywhere. We believe there are 13 gentlemen composing the Band. At the residence of Dr. Andrews, Miss Amanda Shaw presented the Band with a splendid Boqnet, which was received and responded to by Col. Robards. PRESENTATION OF BOQUETS. After the target exercises were over, the Battalion formed, and in inarching up Tryon street, halted in front of Mrs R. C Carson's residence, where a handsome boquet was presented by the ladies to Lieut L. S. Wil liams for the Hornets' Nest Riflemen: and at the same tim at the adjoining residence of Wm. E. White, Esq., the Row an Companies were presented a vase of flowers by Miss Delia White, accompanied by an address, but unfortunately we were too far off to hear. Thence to the Mansion House, where Miss Rebecca Elms present ed the Xewbern Cadets with a beautiful boquet, which was received by Capt. Geo. C. Lewis in a neat little speech. Thence down Trade street to the residence of Gen. Young, where the Iredell Blues received a splen did wreath of flowers from Miss Mollie Young; (we cannot report the address accompanying the boquet. nor indeed any of the presentations, for it was impos sible to get in hearing distance:) snd proceeding then to the resilience of Capt. Lucas, the Rowan Rifle Guards received from Miss Maggie Lucas a beautiful floral wreath, bearing the name of their Company. Thence up Trade street, to the residence of Mrs. Alexander, where Miss Sophia Alexander presented a very beauti ful boquet to the Xewbern Light Infantry, and also one by Miss Maggie Blake to the Hornets' Xest Riflemen. Thence op Trade and down Tryon streets to the resi dence of Wm. Phifer, Esq., where his Lady presented a handsome boquet to the Rowan Artillery, who returned thanks for the compliment by the glorious and eloquent booming of their loud-mouthed cannon. DINNERS. At 4 o'clock the Battalion was divided, and, accom panied by a number of invited guests, proceeded to the Charlotte Hotel f.nd Mansion House and partook of Dinner. Of the proceedings at the Mansion House we report as follows: Regular Toasts. 1. The Xewbern Light. Infantry: They worthily re present the honor of Speight, of Stanly, and of Gaston. Dr. Primrose, of Xewbern, responded iu a handsome manner. 2. The Rowan Artillery: In the struggle for Liberty Rowan furnished her Rutherford, her Brannon, and her Locke. The valor of the fathers has not degenerated in their sons. 3. The Rowan Rifle Guards: The Rifle protected the footsteps of the pioneers. it still protects the liberties of the citizen. 4. The Iredell Blues: The military spirit and the spirit of Liberty go hand in hand the expiration ofthe first is the death-knell of the latter. Gen. Young, of Charlotte, an honorary member of the Iredell Blues, responded to the above toast in a patriotic and happy speech. 5. The Elm City Cadets: May their patriotism and braverv gain them a place in the hearts of their coun trymen co-equal with that of their ancestors. 3 His Excellency. Gov. Ellis: In his wisdom and pa triotism Xorth Carolina cheerfully confides her honor and interests. This toast was responded to by general applause. C. The Ladies: We were unable to get the correct version of this toast, and therefore omit it. Yictor C. j Barrineer. Eq. in answer to calls, responded in a chaste and elegant speech. 1 Volunteer Toasts. By a member of the Hornets' Nest Riflemen: John D. Whitford The Man and the Gentleman: he will over have a place in the hearts of Soldiers. This toast was responded to by Capt. Jordan of the Newbern Light Infantry, who read a letter from Mr Whitford which concluded with the following toast- The Hornets' Nest Rifle Company Xoblc sons ofthe sires of our Independence: Where oppression met its first foes, Liberty will find its last friends. By a member of the Xewbern Light Infantry: The nth July, 1858 The day on which wc first en joyed the hospitalities of Charlotte. By Gen. Young: The Framers and Signers ofthe Mecklenburg Decla ration of Independence. Dr. H. M. Pritchard responded to this toast in an appropriate speech, making some felicitous allosions to the days of :T.r and '70. The Dinner at the Mansion House was bountiful and of very excelle nt quality, and had respects paid to it by a host of admiring friends, who sent a right smart por tion of it the way of all Dinners. At the Charlotte Hotel, where a portion of the Mili tary and invited guests dined, we cannot particularise proceedings, as the person who intended to report was unable to get a place in the room, owing to the large crowd in attendance. We learn that iu addition to the toasts, Gen. Walk up of Union, made an excellent speech, as did also Col. H. L. Robards, Lieut. L. S. Williams, and Wm. J. Kerr. Esq. Lieut. Williams read a letter from Gov. Ellis regretting that he was prevented bj- his officii ! duties from participating in the celebration. We learn that the dinner prepared by Maj. Kerr was j creditable to those of that House who know so well how to cater to the public taste; and we suppose it, too, went where all good dinners go. PARTY AXD BALL. The brilliant and gay assemblage of beauty and chiv alry which took place at the Mansion House on the night of the 20th, closed the festivities of the elay, and passed off very pleasantly. The managers deserve great credit for the manner in which they conducted the order ofthe evening. PARADE ON SATURDAY. The visiting companies haying remained until Satur day, they paraded throughout the forenoon ofthe day, and partook of refreshments at the resielences of Capt. Bryce, Gen. Young and Wm. F. Phifer. Esq. It has been many years since Charlotte witnessed such a fine military display. All the Companies looked well and manoeuvred finely. The Iredell Blues attract ed particular attention for handsome uniforms, hand some men, and proficiency in tactics. The Rowan Artillery is composed of soldierly-looking men, and had two fine brass field pieces, with which they fired salutes on Friday and Saturday, and showed their good discipline and drill by executing several scientific man oeuvres. The Salisbury Rifle Guards is a very hand some company, and with their venerable commander, Col Robards, made a display alike creditable to officers and privates. We Simply repeat the opiuion of every body when wc say that the two .Salisbury companies are an honor to that town. The Xewbern Light Infan try is also a handsome Company, the gentlemanly bear ing of whose members is a credit to any town. Captain Jordan, the commander of this company, is a gallant soldier, and the members of his corps execute his orders with a skill that proves their excellent discipline. The young ladies of the Female Institute presented the Iredell Blues with handsome Boquets, and we learn that they had "more of the same sort" for the other companies if they had visited their neighborhood. On Saturday afternoon, about 4 o'clock, amidst the booming of cannon and the rattle of musketry, the vis iting Companies (except the Xewbern Light Infantry) embarked on the train for their homes, followed by the best wishes of all our citizens. Parting speeches were delivered at the Depot by Capt. Bryce and Col. Robards. The Xewbern Light Infantry and a detachment of the Elm City Cadets remained here until Monday morning: attending church in company with the Horneis's Xest Riflemen en the .Sabbath. In the afternoon of Saturday they were presented with a Silver Goblet by Mrs Haw-ley and Mrs Windle, through Lieut. L. S. Williams, whose remarks on the occasion were appropriate and in good taste. Subsequently, by invitation, they visited the residence of Capt. Bryce, and received that welcome and attention which Soldiers know how to extend to each other. They partook of the Captain's champagne cordially; then marched, and counter-marched, fired salutes, took some more cham pagne; then performed some beautiful evolutions, fired more salutes, drank some more champagne, and then marched from the field in good spirits and glorions as an army with banners. Proceeding thence up Tryon street, they saluted the Mansion House, and broke ranks for the night. The discipline and proficiency in military tactics ex hibited by the whole visiting Battallion, reflects much credit upon the military skill ofthe State. We but re-echo the sentiments ef our whole community, when we wish the Companies great prosperity and perpetual organizations. THE HORNETS' XEST RIFLEMEX. In concluding this sketch, we cannot refrain from expressing our gratification, as well the pleasure all our citizens feci, at the creditable manner in which the Riflemen of Charlotte conducted the celebration. The Company mode a handsome display and the officers and members acquitted themselves with honor to their or ganization and the town. Manufacturers, Planters and Housekeepers are in vited to call at the Store of FISHER k BURROUGHS, and examine the "Quaker City" Sewing Machine. These Machines w ork with two threads, making a stitch which will not rip even if every fourth be cut. They work equally well the finest muslins or the coarsest linseys, and arc exceedingly simple in construction. Orders received. May 24th. It-pd Sulphur and Chalybeate Springs The undersigned having purchased the Mineral Springs 3 miles north of Shelby, and having made improvements on the commodious buildings erected during the past two years by their owner Dr. Wm. Par ham, takes this method of informing the invalid and traveling public that he is prepared to accomniorlate all who may please call on him. The waters have been sufficiently tried to prove them very valuable as a deobstruent, alterative and temic. All seeking cither health or pleasure are invited to come and try the waters and accommodations. EUSHA McBRAYER. Shelby, X. C, May 20, 1859. 4t TREASURER'S OFFICE,) Wil. Char. 6t Ruthford Railroad, j Wilmington, N. C, May 7, 1859. In conformity with an order of the Board of Direct ors, notice is hereby given that a special meeting of the Stockholders of this Company, to consider the amendments made to it3 charter by the General Assem bly of Xorth Carolina at its late session, will be held in Rockingham. Richmond county, on the 22d day of June next. DAYID S. COWAN, 62-5t Secretary and Trcas'r. Notice. F. SCARR having purchased the entire interest in the firm of F. SCARR & CO., the Business will here after be continued by himself personally. $3 All Notes and Accounts due the late firm of . F. Scarr & Co., to January 1st. 1859, must be paid in i to F. SCARR by July 1st, or they will be placed in the hand of an Attorney for immediate collection. May 17, 1659. tf By Last Night's Mail. LATEST FROM EUROPE. St. Johns, May 20. The steamer City of Baltimore passed Cape Race to-day. She brings throe days later news, having left Liverpool on the 1 1th. She was boarded by the news boat of the Associated Press. No battle had taken place at Piedmont. The Austrians were exhibiting much indecision in occupying and abandoning positions, apparently without motive. There has been no material change in the affairs of Italyinee the steamer Canada left. Heavy raiiis continued at the latest accounts. The Vienna Bulletin says that the Austrians were awaiting better weather before assuming the offensive. The Emperor and Prince Napoleon left for Genoa on the 10th. The Princess Eugene has bceu proelaimed Regent during their absence. In Sardinia, (Jeneral Marmosa had made the River Dora his strategetical line. The Austrians were forti fying positions on the Sezia. Gen. Canrobert directs the operations of the allies from Alexandria. Sicklies prevailed among the Austrians. Sardinia was preparing for a magnificent reception of the Emperor Napoleon at Genoa. It is reported that Austria will soon have three fourths of a million of troops under arms. Ancona had been declared in a state of siege. The Pope protests against Austria's promises to re-consider Liverpool, May H. Cotton is quiet, with prices in favor of buyers. Wheat has slightly advanced. Other articles are unchanged. Gennal Assembly of the JWsbyterian Church of the United States. TndiannpoliR, May 19th. The General Assembly or the Presbyterian Church ofthe United JStates convened this morning. In the absence of Dr. Scott of California, the last Moderator, Dr. Rice of Chicago, by appointment presided, and delivered the opening sermon. Three hundred and twelve delegates are already present from eiery part of the country. There are also some missionaries for Asia nnd Africa present. The Rev. L. Breckinridge of Kentucky was elected Moderator by ac clamation. The Rev. T. Mann of New York was elect ed temporary Clerk. In this eoanty, on the 17th instant, by the Rev. B. F. Rockwell. Mr James F. Alexander of Charlotte, to Miss Mat McGinnias, daughter of Mr Charles B. McGinniss. In this county, on the 18th inst, by Wm. Means, Esq, Mr Thomas J. Packet to Miss Martha O. McCord. In this county on the 10th instant, by the Rev. R. H. Lafferty, Mr H. C. Reid o Miss Matilda L., daughter of Mr Silas Caldwell. In Iredell county, on the 1 0th inst., Mr. John Steele to .Miss Elizabeth D. Parker. Also, at the same time, Mr John Cutton to Miss Saphroni.i Sherriil. Also, Mr Jonas Rudisiil to Miss Jane O. Simonton. In Guilford county on the 11th inst., Mr Jnhcz M. Mcndenhall to Miss Emma Jones, formerly of Greens borough. In Goldsboro, on the ISth inst, Win. J. Volk, Esq, of Columbus, Ga., to Miss Louise Fries of Salisbury. Tn Orange county, on the 16th ult, Mr James Riley to Miss Caroline Pope. In Cabarrus county, on the 10th nil, Mr Edniond R Ludwick to Miss Margaret Fry. In Fayette ville, on the 20th inst., Capt. James R. Gee, an old and respectable citizens of that town. Near Madison, Rockingham county, on the 8th inst., Rev. Win. N. Mebane, aged about years. At Lilesville, on the 7th instant, Mr .Nelson P. Lilts, aired 55 years. In Union county, aged lit years. on the 4th irlt, Mrs Drnsilla Phifer In Alamance county, on the 6th inst, Mrs Nancy Ann Holt, wife of Seymour P. Holt, aged 39 years. Whifc Sulphur Springs, Catawba County, N. C. These Springs are situated fifty miles North of Char lotte, 20 miles West of Statesvilla, nnd 2r miles East of Morgantou, at the foot ofthe Mountains, and iu a vici nity unsurpassed for the salubrity of its climate. The Proprietor, DR. E. O. ELLIOTT, announces to the public that his House is again open, with every accom- modation for the. reception of visitors. The peculiar tonic, alterative and invigorating prop erties of this WATER, render it invaluable in Disease of the Liver, Dyspepsia, Chronic Din. -rhaea, rvous Debility, Spinal Disrates, Incipient Consumption, Scrofula, Krvpt ive I ) isea sen, and all cases of debility accompanied wilh defective appetite and want of assimila4ion. Particularly to Females is this water effiencious. C. S. Brown's tri-weekly Line of Four-Horse Conches from Statesville to Asheville, passes within five miles, and visitors can procure conveyances ffom Newton to the Springs at all times. There is also a tri-weekly Line from Charlotte to Newton. May 24, 1851. 2m E. O. ELLIOTT. for Sale. A new ROSEWOOD PIANO, of superior quality and tone, can be purchased at a fair price by calling at the Mansion House. Charlotte, May 24, 1 8T.9. 3t Agricultural Meeting-. The members of the Mecklenburg Agricultural Socie ty are rcquestetl to meet in Charlotte on Saturday the 4th of June, at 10 o'clock, A. M., for the purpose of taking into consideration the Report of the Executive Committee in regard to removing the Fair Ground. A. B. DAVIDSON, Pres't. May 24, 1R5D. 2t Whig nnd Bulletin copy 2 times. KAHNWEILER & BROTHERS, (Second Door from T. II. Brem ei- Co's.) HAVE opened an entire new Stork of fancy and staple Dry Goods and Millinery, to which they invite the attention ofthe citis-.ens of this place and surround ing country. Our Stock consist. of every variety, and of the latest styles. Rich col'd Dress Silks, Roiled Blk Silks, Bl'k ami col'd Berngos. French Jaconets and Organdie. Jae't and Org'c Robes a ml double Jupcs. Prints of various st3-les and all Qualities, Best qualities of Kid Gloves. Pick-Nick Mitts, col'd & Bl'k cotton dc silk Gloves. Hosiery, of a;l kinds. Bonnets. Misses k Chid'n Flats k Jockie-', Bonnet Ribbons. Lace Points and Mantillas. Linen and Pique Dusters Table Damask k Cloths; Damask Napkins and Doylies. Embroideries. Pomp-a-dour and Picolomini Collars and Setts. Swiss and Cambric Collars. Maltese and Valencie Sleeves. Muslin & Lace Sleeves new designs. Emb'd Pocket Hdkfs. Hemstitched k Bord Hkfs. Camb'c and Swiss Edgings and Insertings. Camb'e and Dimity Bands and Flouncings. Lisle and French Th'd Edgings and Insertings. Bl k Lace Edgings. Bl'k Lace Veils. Dress Trimming?, Fringes, Braid, Buttons, Jcc. Hoop Skirts of all kinds. Plaid and Striped Homespuns. Brown Shirtings and Sheetings. Bleached Long Cloth Sheetings. Cotton Osnaburgs Marseilles Quilts, and Also, a great variety of fancy articles. We oiler our Stock at remarbably low price3, and exclusively for CASH. In addition to our large Stock of Dry Goods, we have on hand the best stock of superior READY-MADE CLOTHING, Boots, Shoes, Trunks, Yalises, and Carpet Bags; and a large assortment of Family Groceries, Saddlery, and Hardware at low prices. May 24, 1851k tf
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