North Carolina Newspapers

"WESTERN DEMOCRAT, CHARLOTTE, C. lje -HJestrrn Utmarrat. CHARLOTTE, N. C. U. S. Senator killed in a Duel. Hon. ; most commanding interest. The Fox was fitted David Broderick, one of the United States Senators ut and dispatched by Lad, Franklin in the Spring c ... . .... , . , , a and Summer of 18o7. Capt. F. L. McClintock from California, was killed id a duel near San commandcd the expedition, and proved himself Francisco by Judge Terry of the Supreme Court, eu,inenty worthy of the noble trust. The narra on the 13th ult. Broderick had made some dis- I tion is trom his pen, and will form a vivid chapter paraging remarks concerning Terry, whereupon the in the history of the Polar explorations which have latter resigned his Judgship and challenged the I bcc instituted since the loss of Franklin and his former, who accepted and at the first fire was shot w regret that the ,ength of this vaiuabie doca. through the lungs and died two days after. It is nient preVents us from inserting it entiie in our stated that Terry was arrested. columns. We however insert below that portion We sec it stated that the flags at San Francisco of it which possesses the most thrilling interest, in were displayed at half mast in honor of the de ceased ! Rather bad taste. Terry is a native of Virginia, but what sort of a character he has sustained we do not know. Bro derick was a New Yorker, with a pretty bad char acter for morality. The San Francisco Times of the 14th ult. says: The parties went out of town the night previous, passing the night in separate localities. At 6 Broderick and Terry arrived on the ground, atten ded by their seconds and physicians; the Hon. J. C. McKibben and Mr. Coulter for Broderick, and Calhoun Benham and Thomas Hays for Terry. On descending from their carnages the parties seemed to be in the best spirit, neither appearing anxious or nervous as to the result. About half an hour was occupied in the arrange ments. Ten paces weie marked off and the prin cipals took their positions. The seconds divested them of their outside coats, white collars and other articles which might present prominent targets; also of their watches and the coin in their pockets. One of the seconds then read aloud the code duello, which occupied a short time. Mr. Coulter then addressed the two gentlemen, saying he wished it to be understood that he should count "one, two," alter tue word nre, alter wnicn ne would say "stop;" no shot must be fired after that. During this time the principals maintained their position, and listened with composure to these de tails. Judge Terry stood with his head thrown slightly back, looking toward his antagonist. Each held a pistol in his hand, pointed to the ground. Each was dressed in black clothes, and wore a slouched hat. Mr. Broderick stood erect, but with his head rather down. The positions of the two were somewhat different. Judge Terry maintained that of a practiced duelist, presenting only the edge of his person, keeping his left hand and shoul der well behind him. Mr. Broderick, on the contrary, though at first assuming a position somewhat similar to that of Terry, seemed to prefer a careless and less con strained one, and gradually presented more of his body to the fire of his opponent; he held his pistol rather awkwardly, and seeming to feel this himself, he once or twice turned the wrist of his pistol arm to the right with his left hand, as though endeav oring to comply with some prescribed directions previously given him. From that time he did not raise his eyes until the word was giver, to fire. Once his right foot got a position be-ond the line, when Mr. McKibben replaced it. The bearing of Tern, though he assumed a more practiced and motionless attitude, was not one jot more that of an iron-nerved man than was that of lirodcrick. At 71 o'clock Mr. Coulter pronounced the words "Are you ready ?" "Ready," responded Terry, and "Ready" was uttered by Broderick. Imme diately after "Fire, one, two," was pronounced, in moderately quick time, Broderick raised his pistol, and had scarcely brought it to an angle of forty-five degrees from its downward position, when, owing to the delicacy of the hair trigger, it was discharg ed, the ball entering the ground four paces in ad vance of him. Terry fired a few instants later, taking deliberate aim. There was a perceptible interval in the two re- ports. At that instant Broderick was observed to j clap bis left hand to his right breast, when it was . i . i - i i ir l l l l . ! seen that he was wounded. xic reeiea siowiy in the tent, and before the seconds could reach him fell to the ground, his right leg doubled under him, still grasping his weapon. Terry, upon discharg ing his pistol, folded his arms, holding the pistol still smoking in his hands, but did not move from his position. Broderick's seconds ran to his aid, and Dr. Lochr commenced to staunch the wound. The bullet entered just forward of the nipple, and lodged, as was supposed, under the left arm. He was soon afterward borne into town in his carriage. Previous to this, Terry and his friends left the field, driving rapidby into town, and started at once from the north beach, where a boat was waiting, and proceeded to Oakland, where they took a pri vate conveyance to Bcnicia; on their arrival at Benicia they took an overland conveyance to Sacra mento Mr. Broderick was taken to the house of Leoni das Haskell, at Black Point, where he was visited during the day by hundreds of his friends. He was able to speak during the afternoon, but owing to his wounded lungs, his articulation was indis tinct and unintelligible. The correspondent of the Cincinnati Times sas trial at u id o cock inu morning (jotti), .Mr. uro- i . i i i - i . 1 t . m m I aenciv orcau.eu ins iasi. wiuuinua sorrow per- . vades the whole community. flags are at halt mast, union down. FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE. A rumored treaty of peace is to be signed in a few days. Paris correspondence says that the amendment in the Zurich programme is, a definite treaty of peace to be signed by the three powers. m - 1 1 1 . " i that Austria will moderate her demands. Other documents respecting Italian affairs, etc., will be signed by the Austrian and French plenipotentiaries only, as Sardinia utterly rejects the restoration and will not under any circumstances agree upon confederation. The Times has another editorial upon the San Juan Island difficulty, in which it laments that the jormer WWWj suouiu n.nc wmm j ptui tor . r .i:ue. .1... -l u l 1 . . .. the present question, and savs it is a case which calls for the earliest possible settlement. News from China, Aug. 10th, unimportant The American Minister's whereabouts was unknown. It is rumored in England that Sir Hope Grant commands the expedition to China, and that 10,000 men will go there from India. A Paris rumor was in circulation to the effect that there would be no Chinese expedition. That the head of the Feiho Mandarin was proffered in atonement, coupled with promises of all the satisfaction required; and that the ambassadors will be immediately received at Pekin. The Pope h said to be in a very alarming state. Cardinal Antonelli had declared him to be unfit to attend to publie affairs. In a treaty with Cochin China the French Admiral obtained four important concessions the exercise of the Christian religion; a treaty of commerce; the eession of the town of Segan and territory, and the recognition of the rights of the French to the bav of Suson. Anotner treaty is to De drawn up, Dy wnicn Austria drive it away? when he again mct bruin ready to cedes LoniMrdy to France, who transfers it to come in antl having no other weapon than & jack Sardinia. The most difficult thing in the double j plano he threw it at him. The bear apparently transfer is debt, and on this head it is believed , L.HMII hut th W of tlirf fine shoats in thfl INTERESTING DOCUMENT. The narration of the expedition of the steamer Fox to the Arctic Seaa in search of Sir John Franklin has been published, and it possesses a which is related the discovery of the relics and record, conveying information of the fate of the gallant Navigator, which it was the great object of the expedition to obtain. Says Capt. McClintock: Recrossing the Strait to King William's Island we continued the examination of its southern shore without success, until the 24th of May, when about ten miles eastward of Cape Herschel a bleached skeleton was found, around which lay fragments of European clothing. Upon carefully removing the snow a small pocket-bouk was found, containing a few letters. These, although much decayed, may yet be deciphered. Judging from the remains of his dress, this unfortunate young man was a stew ard or officer's servant, and his position exactly verified the Esquimaux's assertion that they drop ped as they walked along. On the 6th of May 1 .ion tenant llobson pitched his tent beside a large cairn upon Point Victory. Lying among some loose stones which had fallen from the top of the cairn, was found a small tin case containing a record, the substance of which is briefly as follows: "This cairn was built by the Franklin expedi tion, upon the assumed site of Sir James Ross' pil lar, which has not been found. The Erebus and Terror spent their first Winter at Beechy Island, after having ascended Wellington Channel lat. 77 deg. N., and returned by the West side of Cornwal lis Island. On the 12th of September, 1846, they were beset in lat. 70 05 N. and long. 98 23 W Sir John Franklin died on the 11th of June, 1847. On the 22d of April, 1848, the ships were aban doned five leagues to the N. N. W. of Point Victo ry, and the survivor.) 105 in number, landed here under the command of Captain Crozier." This paper was dated April 25th, 1848, and upon the following day they intended to start for the Great Fish River. The total loss by deaths in expedition up to this date was nine officers and fif teen men. A vast quantity of clothing and stores of all sorts lay strewed about, as if there every article was thrown away which could be possibly dispensed with ; pickaxes, shovels, boats, cooking utensils, ironwork, rope, blocks, canvas, a dip circle, a sex tant engraved "Frederic Hornby, R. N," a small medicine chest, oars, &c. A few miles southward, across Black Bay, a sec ond record was found, having been deposited by Lieutenant Core and M. des Vceux in May, 1847. It afforded no additional information. When iu latitude 09 09 N., and long. 99 27 W., we came to a large boat, discovered by Lieutenant Hobson a few days previously, as his notice inform ed me. It appears that this boat had been intend ed for the ascent of the Fish River, but was aban doned apparently upon a return journey to the ships, the sledge upon which she was mounted be iug pointed in that direction. She measured 28 feet in length by 7 feet wide, was most carefully fitted, and ma Jo us light as poeeiblc, but the sledge was of solid oak and almost as heavy as the boat. A large quantity of clothing was found within her, also two human skeletons. One of these lay in the after part of the boat, under a pile of cloth ins : the other, which was much more disturbed, DroDaoiv nv animal ,111 i was found in the bow. t lve pocket watches, a quantity of silver spoons and forks, and a few religious books were also found, hut no journals, pocket books, or even names upon - - - - . . . . auy articles of clothing. Two double-barreled guns stood apright against the boat's side precisely as they had been placed eleven years before. One barrel in each was loaded and cocked; there was ammunition in abundance, also 30 or 40 lbs. of chocolate, some tea and tobacco. Fuel was not wanting; a drift tree lay within 100 yards of the boat. Many very interesting relics were brought away by Lieutenant Hobson, and some few by myself. On the 5th of June I reached Point Victory with out having found anything further. The clothing, &c. was again examined for documents, note books, &c, without success, a record placed in the cairn, and another buried ten feet true north of it. Nothing worthy of remark occurred upon my return journey to the ship, which we reached on the 19th of JuncTive days after Lieutenant Hob son. RAVAGES OP THE BEARS. Oui Wisconsin exchanges continue to be filled with startling accounts of the ravages of the bears. The whole State appears to be swarming with these ferocious wild animals, and the inhabitants are becoming aiarmed for tueir safety. The bears no lo, confine their ne tneir visits to iarmers pig pens, but boldly approach their dwellings and apply for admittance at kitchen doors and bed-room windows. The Manitouwoc Pilot informs us that the residence of a Mr Greenman, near that place, "was visited on j Saturday night last by a big bear, which deliberately i placed his fore paws on the window-sill of Mr G's bed-room, awakening him from his slumbers. Supposing the animal to be a cow, Mr GK went to " I I morning assured .Mr d . tnat nis pig-pen nad also been examined by his visitor." From the Green Lake Democrat we learn that the bears in that county are so plentiful that the people keep fires burning around their dwellings to frighten the "varmints" away. The Columbus (Portage county) Journal gives a frightful account of the bears in th.it r.urirm which are vtf rihetl a.4 hcin" pnnnl in had als "e " - o "I s,ze to a vearinK calf. Wc staged last week that a man named Hogue was sentenced at Kaleigh to be hung on Friday the 28th of this month. Really the fellow seems to take things rather coollv. The Register j says: j "When asked by the Court if he had anything l to sav why the sentence of death should not be I passed upon him he calmly arose and said that 'he ' was an innocent man ; that he had not had a fair trial; and that if he had had one hundred dollars when the trial took place, he would not now be in his present situation ;' concluding with the quota- i tion from a speech of Patrick Henry's ; 'Give me liberty, or give me death.' While the Judge was ; ( passing sentence, the prisoner was apparently the most unconcerned man in the Court room." y Rip-Raps. The man who '-ripped with Eu- ' ides," '"socked with Sor rates" and washed with U'ajtAington, finally busted with ifutfiuicute and I died with the tiYarrhca ! NEWS ITEMS, &C. The Jennings Estate. The members of the branch of the Jennings family who claim to be heirs to the 940,000,000 now awaiting a claimant in England, assembled at Charlottesville, Ya., Wednesday, to the number f fifteen. No definite action was taken, though the sending of an agent to Europe is believed to be resolved on. Railroad Iron. Among the arrivals we no tice that of the British Brig Camilla, from New port, England, with Iron for the Wilmington, Charlotte and Rutherford Railroad. We think some twelve or fifteen miles of the above Road are laid, and much more would have been done but for the excessive rains in the latter part of the Summer. It will now be pushed for ward as fast as the means at the disposal of the Company will permit. It is expected, we believe, to reach the Pee Dee River in all of 18C0. The iron is secured at any rate. Wit, Journal. High Prices for Slaves. At an executors sale in Franklin, Tenn., recently, the following prices for slaves were obtained on a credit of twelve months: A boy 21 years old, 81,600; a boy 6, S 1,730; a boy 11, 91.305; a boy 9, 81,700; a boy 9, 91,000; a woman 19, and a child 3 months old, 81,910; a woman 27, 81,220; a girl 7, 81,075. Total 81-V 435. Being an average including the child, of 81,243. Hail. On last Saturday afternoon hail fell in the southern part of this county. Although quite heavy it did no damage to outstanding crops. It was confined to a narrow strip. A gentleman who was caught in it saj's that in a very little while after it commenced he gathered a large handful of the stones from the apron of his buggy. After dark, the same evening, hail fell in differ ent parts of the county. The first fall in the after noon appears to have been confined to a narrow strip of country, but the latter seems to have been more general and destructive. Mr S. V. Simons, and many others in his neighborhood, within about three miles of town, are heavy losers by having much outstanding cotton beaten from the stalks. The cloud passed from east to west, and was accom panied with violent wind. Wades. Argus, Y6th. Frost. We understand that quite an exten sive frost was perceptible throughout Anson coun ty on Tu3day morning last doing much damage to late cotton and peas. Western Pork Trade Opening Prices. In this market there have been no contracts made, so far as we have heard, though there are buyers for November at 85 75, and we understand that one party offers 86, but it is generally supposed that they want them to fill those coutracts made at 86 25 to 86 75 last season, for delivery the coming November. The present active demand for bacon, and bareness of the market of hams, together with those contracts, it is supposed, will make the market open high, probably 86, as many think, but the great majority of dealers are determined to hold back until prices rule at a safer point, and this point is fixed in their minds at 85 or thereabouts. Cincinnati Price Current. Served the Fool Right. Five years sincea farmer in Illinois, notwithstanding all his neighbors insisted that he was playing the fool, set out on his farm one thousand peach trees, and last season he was offered ten thousand dollars for the crop, which he afterwards sold in the lot for fourteen thousand dollars. Any man that will be fool enough to raise fruit ought to be served just so. Large Calf. The Ellsworth American men tions a calf, four weeks old, which weighed o(H) lbs.; girth 5 feet, and well proportioned. 4" We are informed that Mr E. Liles of An son county has a cow which lately gave birth tc two calves. Heavy Damages. A breach of promise of marriage in California is a serious affair. A bad fellow named Nicholas Matthewson, recently neglected to consummate his oft repeated vows to Elizabeth Hildebrand, and Miss Elizabeth demands 820,000 from the naughty Nicholas, as a salve for her lacerated heart. Accident to Buchanan, on his the President. President journey to "uneatianu, on Wednesday, left the care at Wrightsville to walk the bridge to Columbia, as is his custom. On the way, says the York Star, he metseveral acquaintances from York county, and turned to speak to them, and while in the act his foot met some obstruction and he fell. He was stunned by the fall, and was assisted to arise by his friends; after a few minutes rest, he recovered sufficiently to continue his walk to Columbia. Bank Failure. The Alexandria Gazette states that the Bank of Manassa, located at Front Royal, Warren county, Va., has failed, having closed its doors. The notes of the Bank are, however, good, being secured by a deposit with the Treasurer of the State of an equal amount of State stock, besides the ; assets of the bank and the individual liabilities of j the stockholder. NEWS PBOk MEXICO. New Orleans, Oct 10. The schooner Star has arrived with Vera Cruz dates to the 25th, and city of Mexico to the 23d. A conspiracy of the officers of Miramon's army had been divulged the day before the uprising, j the object of which was the overthrow of Miramon and the recognition of the Liberal party. Twenty five of the leading officers were to be executed on the 25th, but it was supposed that the others would not be punished. Active preparations were making at Vera Cruz to besiege Jalapa, Cordova and the capital. There had been a hard fight between the Coronader of the Tepcc expedition and General Woll with 600 of the Church party. Gen. Morens and ot'ier officers had been shot. Mississippi Election. Augusta, Oct. 10. A special despatch from New Orleans says that the entire democratic ticket has been elected in Mississippi by a majority of 20,000. Extensive Fires. Augusta, Oct. 10. The Wappoo Steam Saw Mill, near Charleston, was burnt on Saturday. Loss upwards of 840,000, variously iusured iu Charleston and Eastern Companies. On Thursday night the Rice mill belonging to Danl Haywood was also burnt. Daring Attack on Brovrturille, Texas, by Gutr'dlat. New Orleans, Oct. 11. On the 28th ultimo, 200 Guerillas, under the outlaw Cortinas, took possession of Brownsville, Texas, killed five per sons, and broke open the jail and released the prisoners. The inhabitants took refuge at Mata inoras. At the request of the citizens, Fort Brown was garrisoned by 3Iexican troops, and express sent off for Texas troops. The latest accounts were that the Guerillas were encamped near town. The Yellote Fever. Augusta, Oct. 11. A special despatch from New Orleans states that the fever was increasing at Houston, Texas, but that there was none of it at Galveston. There were nine cases of it last week at the hospital in New Orleans From the Raleigh Standard. "OPPOSITION" MEETING IN WAKE. We give below the resolutions adopted by the opposition meeting held in Raleigh on Monday the 3d : "Resolved, That we hail, with exultation, tbe result of the late Congressional elections in this State, indica ting, as it does, that the people are duly alive to the profligacy of the existing administration, and fully aroused to the necessity of wrestiug the Government from the grasp of the spoilers and rallying to the sup port of the Constitution and the Union. I.J Resolved, That the following propositions, enuncia ted in a recent letter of William C. Smedes, Esq., of Mississippi, present a body of principles that should se cure the support of all Constitution-loving men, and all men opposed to sectionalism and ks direful and in evitable tendencies, viz: New States shall be admitted into the Union without regard to whether they admit or reject slavery in their constitutions. 2. In all acts of Congress hereafter organizing Territori al governments there shall be inserted a provision that no laws shall be passed by the Legislatures of such Territories prohibiting or interfering with the existence of slavery in them, thus leaving the people to adopt or reject it, as it may please them, when they meet togeth er to form a State constitution. 3. The present legislation of Congress on the subject of slavery to remain unaltered. 4. The entire subject of slavery, except as involved in the foregoing propositions, to be wholly withdrawn from the areuaof national politics, and left, A'here it belongs, to the control and jurisdiction of the people among whom it exists. 5.J An economical administration of the Federal Govern ment not merely in name, but in reality; to be effected by limiting the expenses of printing to the actual ne cessities of the Government, by abolishing the franking privilege, and seperating altogether the contracts of the Government from corrupt political influence. G.j The preservation of the integrity of the National Le gislature by discountenancing the appointment of mem bers of Congress to office; by condemning the indis criminate use of the Executive veto ; by retaining in its force the treaty-making power to the Senate, and reser ving the control of the purse and the power of declaring war where it now rests in Congress. 7. No interference with the right and prosperity of the States by bringing within the control of Federal laws and the Federal judiciary the entire currency and nine teen twentieths of the indebtedness of the people. 8. A just and manly administration of the foreign policy of the Government; protecting and asserting the rights of the Government and of its citizens, whether native or naturalized, against foreign aggression from any quarter. 9. A bold and vigorous enforcement of the laws against Territorial insubordination, and the enactment of addi tional ones if needed. 10. The appointment to office of faithful and patriotic men, and not of mere partisans, who for years past have, to the discredit of the nation, filled the most prominent places both at home and abroad. 11. The preservation of the nationnl honor, by the fulfil ment of all national obligation, and just and equal deal ings with other Governments. 12. Resolved, That with such principles, it would be im material under what leadership, the party holding them would march to assured victory." 13. This, then, is the platform laid down here at the centre of the State, under the auspices of an op position Ex-Governor, an opposition Ex-Member of Congress, Mr. Synie, of the Register, and other shining lights of the party. Let us look into it a little. No. 1 exults over opposition gains in this State in the recent Congressional elections, and calls upon the people to rebuke the "profligacy of the existing administration" and rescue the "gov ernment from the grasp of the spoilers." Well, let them exult. It is the first crumb of comfort they have had for years, and we do not envy them the manner in which they obtained it. It will be our turn to exult next. They speak of the "profli gacy" of an administration which has been as true as .steel to the Constitutional rights of the South; but they only speak of it they cannot prove it. The people will not take their general declarations on the subject. But in this they are "cheek by jowl" with the black Republicans, for every journal of that party in the free States teems with the same kind of denunciations of Jair.es Buchanan. Here he is only "profligate" generally as a public man; there he is the "profligate" leader of the 'pro-slavery Democracy" and of the "aggre-sive, slave-driving South '." How is it that the opposi tion South and the opposition North so cordially agree in denouncing James Buchanan? The allu sion to the "spoilers" is as threudbare as it is amu sing. That has been the cry of the federalists ever since the days of Jefferson. The government is in the hands of "the spoilers" Democracy is ruin ing every thing, and yet the country has contin ued to grow and prosper under Democratic rule. No. - is good, sound, Southern-rights, Calhoun doctrine. It is the doctrine of the Kansas-Nebraska bill, against which Mr. Rogers, the author of these resolutions, voted in the House of Represen tatives. We are glad to record the fact that Mr. Rogers has been converted on this subject, and is, to this extent, a good Southern right's Democrat. No. 3 is all sound also, provided the proposition can be carried out. But all the fiiends in the free States of our Wake opposition fellow-eitizeus are for the Wilmot Proviso, and opposed to allowing the people of the Territories while in a Territorial condition, or when they become States, to decide the slavery question for themselves. They want to abolish or exclude the institution in advance, by act of Congress. Our Wake friends must look, therefore, to the Democrats of the free States for aid in this business. But with what grace can they call on them for aid, after having constantly assailed them as unsound? Every time a North ern Democrat goes down before the abolition furor for having maintained the Constitutional rights of the South, our Wake friends exult ; and yet they now want help from these very Northern Demo crats to secure their rights as slaveholders in the Territories. Their own friends North have long since deserted them on this question ; and if the proposition embodied in No. 3 succeeds, it can suc ceed only by the votes of Northern Democrats. This is one of the strongest tributes that could have been offered to the nationality of the Demo cratic party. No. 4 is also all right. The "present legislation of Congress on the subject of slavery" is eminent ly Democratic, and was opposed, as we have just remarked, by the Hon. S. H. Rogers. No. 5 is also all right, and eminently Democratic. No. 0 is unobjectionable. Every good citizen is in favor of an economical administration of the government. It may be that the "expenses" of federal "planting" hat e increased. If so, the fact is an alarming one, and ought to be attended to. By the way, recent statements semi-official state ments on the subject show, that the expenses of the administration will he five millions less for the present than for the preceding year; but our oppo sition friends did uot find it convenient to announce that fact. It might have operated somewhat j against their flounsh about "profligacy" and "the grasp of the spoilers." No. 7 is all well enough ; but our opposition friends seem to have forgotten that den. Harrison, Gen. Taylor, and Mr. Fillmore were quite as much in the appointing members of Congress to office as other Presidents have been. Everybody is opposed to the indiscriminate use of the Executive veto." As for the treaty-making power, that is also unob jectionable, simply because it is constitutional. Everybody is in favor of the Constitution, and that instrument confines the treaty-making power to the Senate. e are as much opposed as our Wake opposition friends can be to interfering with "the rights and prosperity of the States." We therefore think No. 8 is all right. If the Constitution confers on Congress the power to enact a bankrupt law to ap ply to corporations, and if such a law is expedient or is required, let it be enacted; if not, not. That is our judgmeut; but by all means let no one do anythiug, or say anything calculated to impair "the rights and prosperity of the States." No. 9 is emphatically anti-Know Nothing and here our friend Rogers is asain a convert. In 1854 ' a "uaturalized citizen" was nothing more, in the 1 estimation of our Wake opposition friends, than a ! dangerous "foreigner," who should not be entitled to office at home or consideration abroad; note our "naturalized citizens" must be cherished, protect ed, and fought for. if necessary ! Where is "Sam?" No. 10 is anti-Mormon, and all right. 2so. iu has our approval, superadded to our "most distin guished consideration." No. 1 1 informs us that if the oppositionists obtain power they will not appoint "mere partizans" to office. That is good. But in 1854 any one of these oppositionists who even voted for a political opponent, was immediately expelled from the Lodge, and published as a traitor to "Sam." Converted again. No. 12 is bang-vp Constitutional doctrine. It is equal to the Declaration of Independence and Washington's Farewell Address combined. We arc for it, and we do not care who knows it. But No. 13 renders it somewhat doubtful wheth er these principles are really held by our opposition friends. They say "with such principles, it would be immaterial under what leadership, the part holding them would march to assured victory." Now, this view of the matter distresses us. It seems,"after all, that the meeting did not positively adopt its platform. It declared that the party holding such principles would march to victory ; that is, if it should think proper to hold them, it would be invincible. But the "leadership" what of that? Was that meant for the North? But a candidate for Governor is to be nomina ted. Mr. Davis, or some other gentlemen is to be put up and sacrificed, in order that the oppositisn may be rallied to curry the Legislature. That is the arrangement. Now if it be true that our opposition friends hold the principles above referred to, how can they stand by with the utmost indifference, as the Editor of the Register says he will, and see a black Republi can elected President over a national Democrat? And if it be true that they agree with the Demo crats on all the material points above enumerated, wrat necessity is there for their separate organiza tion ? Why may they not at once "ground the arms of their rebellion," and co-operate with the party in power in maintaining Southern rights? Ah fellow-citizens, there is a snake under all these flowers. "Sam" is only changing his posture so as to aim a more deadly blow at Democracy, "Sam" is still organized in North-Carolina, with his pass words, his grips, and his three-cornered papers. There can be no doubt of that. We have one of the papers in our possession. The secret is con fined to a few, but this was done to avoid detection and to secure concentration of strength. Let us keep an eye on politicians who plot in secret, and who talk for Southern rights in the common Ter ritories while they act with our enemies to the ex tent of denouncing the constitutional, conservative, and South-protecting administration of James Bu chanan. Very Remarkable. The Boston Herald puts forth an account of the death of Henry Black, of Newport, Pa., who undertook to sever the head of a hen, was attacked by a rooster, which spurred him on the hand into an artery. About two weeks after the accident he wns attacked with intense pain, a sickening sensation of the heart, and his sufferings became insupportable. At this date a remarkable occurrence took place. He drew his entire frame together, as though to gain strength for an act, and his voice broke forth like the crow ing of a rooster. This was repeated from time to time, and such was the similarity of voices, that the outside listeners asserted their belief that it was a rooster. After four days of indescribable suffering he died, and crowed no more. We wonder if he fluttered ! DURING TFIE SUMMER that bta just passed away, thousand of sufferers from dyseniery and diarrhoea have been relieved by the use ot HOSTETTEU'S BITTERS, a medicine which is evidently destined to maiiiiain a perma nent place in ihe public estimation. Bilhous diarrhoea is one of those diseases which barHes the skill of the Physician. The difficulty is to get a remedy that will reacS all the diges tive organs, and will give them simultaneously a rush oi vigor, o rid themselves of this disease. The problem is sol ved by the Bitters, which never fails to con juor the most stubborn cases. It is only fair to say that during the season this medicine has achieved more ci res than any other ever presented to the public, and during the Fall, in curing Fever and Ague, the Bitters will gain fresh fame. Sold by druggists and dealers generally, everywhere. For sale in Charlotte by E. NYE HUTCHISON & CO October, 1859. OXYGENATED BITTERS. JCr Read the following letter from Caleb Parker, Esq., of Concoid, N. H., a man honored and esteemed by all who know him: Gentlemen: V ith no disposition to make my name con spicuous, I take the opportunity to stale lo the afflicted the benefit I have derived from the use of Dr. Green's oxygen ated Bitters, and to recommend them to others. For two years I have been troubled wiih indigestion and its attend ant evils, such as flatulency, constipation, severe attacks of diarrhoea-, accompanied with waier brash at the stomach, which reduced rue in flesh, strength and spirits, so low that I was nearly unfitted for business, From the use ol the Oxygenated Bitters I obtained immediate relief, having no return of water brash alter taking the first portion, lean truly say that I consider the oxyignated bitters the best tonic extant. Respectlully, CALEB PARKER. For sale by E. NYE HUTCHISON & CO., Charlotte. October 18. T. J. CORPENING. Surgeon Dentist, Graduate of the Baltimore Dental College, Would respectfully announce that he is now perma nently located in Charlotte, and will be pleased to re ceive the calls of those who may require bis profes sional services. Person? from a distance, who cannot make it convenient to visit Charlotte, can have their work done at their residence, without any extracharge, by addressing him-at t li is place. Ministers, who are Pastors, charged half price. Ladies waited on at their residence if desired. OFFICE in Springs' building, No. 5, formerly occu pied by R. P. Waring. September 27, 1859 3m-pd JOHN VOGEL, Practical Tai lor, respectfully informs the citi zens of Charlotte and surround ing country, that he is prepared to manufacture gentlemen's clo thing in the latest style and at short notice. His best exertions will be given to render satisfac tion to those whqfpatroni.e him. Shop opposite Kerr's Hotel, next door to Brown k Stitt's store. i Oct. 4. 185'J. tf T. H. BREM & CO. ARE RECEIVING THEIR SUPPLY OF NEW Fall Goods. Sept. 27, 1859. 4t INDIAN OUTRAGE IN Tv - The Indians continue their depredations the frontiers of Texas, not only in the north'11'0' but in the southwest, along the Rio Grande party from the other side of that river attacki three or four isolated families living about th five miles from Eagle Pass, a short time sim committed the most horrible outrages and 'JI ders. The whole savage band outraged Hunter and her two daughters, one u an(j ? other nine years of age, and then beat out t brains. They murdered a Mr Worman, who at work in his field, and carried away his wift her infant. By way of amusement, they 8a quently beat out the brains of the infant, 2 eating dinner, in the presence of the terrified K helpless mother. Ready-made Clothing i -era, FuIlingS) Springs & Co. ARE now receiving their stock of READY-Mir CLOTHING, HATS AND CAPS, TRUNKS, VALI8E1 Carpet Bags and Umbrellas. Cloth Coats. All grades of Cloth Coats, All grades of Cloth Coats, All grades of Cloth Coats, All grades of Cloth Coats, Cassiinere Suits. All grades of plain and fancy cassimere Bn. All grades of plain and fancy cassinim Smu All grades of plain and fancy cassioiere 8niu All grado9 of plain and fancy cassimerc Snit Cassimcre Pants. All grades of black and fancy cassimere Panti, All grades of black and fancy cassimere Pants, All grades of black and fancy cassimere Pants, All grades of black and fancy cassimere Pants, Vests. Black and fancy Velvet and Matalasse Silk Vera Black and fancy Velvet and Matalasse Silk Vtsg Black and fancy Velvet and MatalasKc Silk VH Black and fancy Velvet and Matalasse Silk Vctu (ii loves, Hosiery, Jte. Cravats, collars, Gloves, Hosiery, &c. Cravats, collars. Gloves, Hosierj-, Ac. Cravats, collars, Gloves, Hosiery, &c. Cravats, collars, Gloves, Hosiery, Ac. Hats and Caps. Largest and cheapest stock of Hnts and Ci Largest and cheapest stock of Hats and Cass, Largest and cheapest stock of Hats and Csp Largest and cheapest stock of Hats and tyw, Traveling. Trunks, Valises, carpet bags and Umbrellas, Trunks, Valises, carpet bags and Umbrellas, Trunks, Valises, carpet bags and Umbrellas, Trunks, Vr.liscs, carpet bags and Umbrellas. Our friends and customers know well the adrantsgij we possess in getting up the NEATEST, CHEAPEST AND PRETTIEST Stock of Clothing, &c, iu Western Carolina. 8S"We warrant the quality and making of all Goofe that go from our Store. Call before buying elsewhere and examine our Hott FULLLVGS, SPRINGS k CO. October 6, 1850. Blue Stone ! Blue Stone! Jk LARGE Stock just received, for SEED WHEAT, Sept. 27. E. SYE HUTCHISON k CO. TAN BARK. 100,000 CORDS Tan Hark wanted, for wo4 a liberal price will lie paid. M. It. TAYLOft. Charlotte, March 22, I8.r9 tf TAXES. The Tax Lists for the year 1858 are now in M hands for inspection. Those liable to pay Taits will please come forwurd and settle. E. C. GRIER. Sheriff. April 12, 18.19. MEDICAL. BOOKS, Ac. A select Medical Library (second hand) for salt, cheap, at the Drug Store of E. NYE HUTCHISON iCO. Also, two cases Surgical Instruments. Apply sooa. Aut ust 2, 1859 tf J. S. PHILLIPS, MERCHANT TAILOR. HAYING located in Charlotte, tttp fully solicits a share of public patrowp A complete assortment of Cloths, t' simcres and Vestings always on hi which will be made to order st is shortest notice. Shop three doors sooth of Mansion House. Sept. 27, 1859. y Look to your Interest BOOT km 3101 SMFOlWi Large sales are made from day to day at a grttl fiec to the manufacturer. A good double-soled nailed Brogan sold for $1 " The very bet Brogans at Single-soled Brogans at ' P A Great Saving In children's, boyz and rnis.-cs Shoes, is ettected by introduction of Copper Points for the protection rf toe, and the manufacturer warrants that one Psij2 last as long as three pair of the old style. To b -only at J. B. F. Boone's. LADIES will find it to their interest to call a) and examine his stock us it is far superior to My ottered in the State. GENTS will find it to their comfort to call tBoo?u and tit themselves with a Boot or Shoe on reaioBW terms. Boone has good Shoes. Boone lias a fine and splendid assortment of Bo Boone has cheap Brogans. Boone has the very best article of Brofjsi" Boone has children's Shoes with metallic tip Boone has boys and youths' Shoes with metallic tip Boone has boys and youths' Boots with eU"ic1!!l Booue has gents' fine double-soled water proof a very cheap. Boone has Ladies' fine high-heeled Congress G and a great many varieties too numerous to b"" Call and examine for yourselves. J. B. F. BOOS Sept. 27, 1859. Opposite the Bank of CbrU 100 NEGROES WAWTSi The subscriber wantR to buv one hundred P'L groes, for which the highest prices IN CASH Hj paid. Persons having that kind of property WjS. will find it greatly to their interest to apply 'fjj b'to JAMES H. DAVIS, Pineville, or to A. A. N. M. TAYLOR at Cbrw- -ugusi z, iHy 3m H. B. WILLIAMS k CO. pj HAVE just received a large supply of superior BIO vvi i iucj, imported rlirect to w nmiuK"" - .(r; Also, a large supply of TEA, imperial andgtDP Coffec-SUGARS. the best article. September 20, 1859. JCST RECEIVED, it superior article of Bjjj A made and cured in Pennsylvania a new in this market. II. B. WILLIAMS Sept. 20, 1859. GOOD snnr.lv of Tennessee BACON. cbeP cash. 11. B. WILLIAMS . . . UU