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WESTERlsr DEMOCRAT, CHAELOTTE, 3S3 C Jjt Wtslixn SJrmomit. CHARLOTTE, N. C. NATIONALITY OP THE DEMOCRACY. The Raleigh Standard, in reply to the assertion of the Register that there is no national Democratic party, correctly and aptly remarks : "Sow let us see the predicament in which our neighbor has placed himself. Mr Smith received one hundred and twelve votes for Speaker. There are about ninety Democrats and twenty-two South ern Americans iu the House. Of these ninety Democrats twenty-five or thirty are from the non fclave holding States. These twenty-five or thiity represent not less than three millions of inhabitants, and not less than two hundred and fifty thousand persons who voted l'or them. In addition to this there arc some ten or fifteen Democratic Senators, who represent sovereign non-slaveholding State?; and further, we have a Democratic President, who received one million of Democratic votes in the non-slaveholding States. And yet in the face of these undeniable facts the Register asserts that there Li only a handful of Democrats in the free States ! Who rallied to Mr Smith for Speaker, MrSyme? Jlr Gilmer's particular friends. Morris, Scranton, and Wood, of Pennsylvania all moderate (.?) black. Republicans voted at first for Mr Smith, but when they saw they were about to elect him they retired from his support and voted for Cor win. Who stood the fire then? Who stood by Smith, a Southern man, in that time of trial ? Who but national Democrats from the North ami Northwest, as true men and as Found patriots as ever trod the soil of America? And yet, Mr. Sjmc, you say there is no national Democratic party I Did the black Republicans flock to Mr Smith as they had done to Mr Gilmer? . Did fif teen of them, headed by the abolitionist Thadeus Stevens, lead off for him? Did the few moderate ones who had voted for him adhere to him? No. The only aid Mr Smith received the only aid the country received in this laudable effort to organ ize the House and maintain the government, we tay the only aid which could be obtained in the non-slaveholding States in this hour of trial, was chlaiueit from the national Democratic -party. And yet our sapient and truthful neighbor of the llcgi.-ter says there is no national Democratic party ! In the language of an old line Whig, who called to pec us a day or two since, to subscribe for the Standard and to encourage us in our course, 4iif there is no national Democrtic party, then there is no other party in the country but black Republi can; and if that is all, the country is indeed in a tlcplorable condition." m INTERESTING FACTS. Our friend, Maj. A. A. IcKcnzie, of Zeno, has banded us some very curious and interesting observations, made by him, on the weather, Arc., during the year 1859. They present the number of clear and rainy or cloudy days for each month; and the hours, clear, rainy or foggy, the height of the thermometer, and the direction of the wind, for ach day. The 13th of July was the hottest lay of the jear the thermometer reaching 102, and the wind being North West. The wettest month was February rained 119 hours; the lrycst, June rained 2 hours. January had 18 clear days? 13 cloudy; 70 hours Tain; 3 fog wind prevailing from the North. February, 10 clear days; 18 cloudy; 110 hours rain; 4 fog wind from West and North West. March, 12 clear dnys; 181 cloudy; 78 hours rain; no fog wind West 21 days, but shifting, and the thermometer very variable. April, 181 clear days; 11 cloudy; 27 hours rain; 1 fog wind mostly Kast and South. May. 22 clear days; 9 cloudy; 17 hours rain; 1 fog wind mostly South. June, 21 clear days; 9 cloudy; 2 hours rain; 1 for wind South and Fast. July, 28 J clear days; 2 cloudy; S hours rain; no fog wind South and West. August, 18 clear days; 121 cloudy; 35 hours rain; 1 fog wind mostly West. September, 21 J clear lays; S cloudy; 38 hours rain; no fog wind. West. October, 2G-1 clear days; 5 J cloudy; 1G hours rain; no fog wind. West and North. November, 23 clear days; 7 cloudy; 25 hours rain; 1 fog wind, mostly West. December, 1G clear days; 15 cloudy; 7G hours rain; 1 fog wind chiefly North. One of the most noticeable facts in these statistics is the variation whic h the thermometer displays irom day to day indicating the tickleneso of our climate, especially about the end of one season and the beginning of another. For instance, on the 28th February, the theimometcr rae to fi"; on the next day was 50; on the next 45; on the 4th March 50; on the 8th 55; on the 9th G0, Ac. These tables show, too, that the thermometer docs not rie and fall resularly, as the weather grows hotter and colder. That is, in the advancing from Spring to Summer, it may rise say to G0 on to-day; to-morrow be 55; next day 70; next 65, and continues thus to fluctuate till it reaches the highest point, and then descends to the coolest in the same way. These facts show the variableness of our clime, and suggest the necessity of care and watchfulness in regard to dress, exposure, &c , in order to preserve health and physical happiness. Since writing the above, the same friend has handed us similar statistics for January of this year. During the last month, there were 19 j clear days; 11 J cloudy; 22 hours rain; 8 of fog wind. West for 12 days, South 9 days, &c. The weather varied G0 the coldest being on the morning of the 3rd, 20 below, and the warmest, at noon on the 25th, 50 above, the freezing poi n t . York v !l I e Kr quirer. A WORD TO CAPITALISTS. Wc call the attention of Capitalists to the adver tisement of the Treasurer of the "Wilmington Charlotte and Rutherford Rail Road Company," offering for sale the Bonds if the town of Wilming ton; and we earnestly ice mmen 1 it a? a splendid opportunity for a safe and profitable investment. This recommendation is not made hastily; but after a thorough examination of the subject; and a positive conviction of the truth of what we say. These Bonds arc a portion of two hundred thous and dollars, issued by the Commissioners inpay ment of the Town's subcription to the Capital Stock of that Company. They were issued under t he authority of a special set of our General As sembly, all the forms of which have been rigidly complied with. Tin re cannot be the slightest question, therefore, with regard to their legality. This is the opiuion of our leading Lawyers some of whom were consulted before the issue, and under whose direction and by whose advice the Town Authorities completed all of their arrangements so as to leave no room for cavil or doubt. We are pleased to record this evidence of abundant cau tion on the part of the Commissioners, because it goes to show a laudable determination to place the credit of the town above even the shadow of sus picion; and because, although, at the time, we thought it was an excess of caution we now clear ly see that it will be productive of much good. Wilmington Herald. The advertisement offering IhciC Bonds for sale will fee found in aootLer column. PLUCK TO TUB BACK-BONE. A dinner was given to Ex-Gov. Wise last week at Richmond, in which about 300 gentlemen par ticipated. Gov. Wise delivered a very long and characteristic speech, from which we extract the following paragraphs about Harper's Ferry: "I tell you camly and deliberately that if there had been another raid, if th lines of Virginia had been crossed again, I would have had not only fif teen or sixteen hundred men but I would have had twenty-thousand there. Great applause. And I tell you that the line would not have stopped me. I would not have stopped short of Chatham in Canada West. Renewed and prolonged applause. I would have invaded tho British lion himself at the end of the underground railroad. Cheers and laughter. Sir, it was very convenient to me, I tell you, to have a school of instruction at Charlcstown to pre pare the military of the State; and to their honor and glory be it said that never did any boys im prove faster in any school than my boys did in the school of military instruction at Charlestown. I say again, that on the first step being taken, the first gun fired, I would have marched across the line through the Western Reserve of Ohio. I would have swept away Black Republicanism on either side of the road, and have assailed the Brit ish lion himself in his den. Applause. And gentlemen I tell you this, that you may under stand what fighting in the Union is Laughter. I hope you understand it now. MR BOTT'S LETTER. We have read the first division of a letter written by John M. Botts, in response to a call of several members of the Virginia Legislature, for his views upon the serious questions and events that now agitate and distract the public mind. It would be amazing, indeed, if these "views" meet the approbation of any considerable number of the citizens of Virginia; for no patriot can read them, if found without, the prestege of a name, without being ready to say "an enemy hath done this thing." lie makes capial excuses for the conduct of the enemies of the Suuth, and cannot see any proof of the complicity of Seward in the abolition efforts against the South. This too, in face of the un deniable fact, that Seward is the head and front of the "irreprssible conflict," and in regard to Hel per's Book has accorded his sentiments in these words: "I have read the 'Impending Crisis of the South' with deep attention. It seems to be a work of great merit, rich, yet accurate, in statistical in formation, and logical in analysis." But he will not condemn Seward, at any rate until he has a "fair hearing," nor believe that a great and pow erful party, numbering more by hundreds of thous ands, perhaps, than any other party, in the coun try, knov and participated individually iu the crimes and outrages perpetrated." This, too, is asserted though an anonymous writer informed the Federal Government of the premeditated invasion and treason. It is hard for common minds to draw the inference from this and a multitude of other facts bearing on the subject, that the plot was known only to those who participated in the foray, and, perhaps a few others. But the mind of Mr Botts does not find it hard. Wc fear that it is not in his "line of business" to believe or copy the truth on this occasion. Gohhboro Tribune. LATER PROM CALIFORNIA. The overland mail from California has arrived. Gov. Milton S. Latham, dem., was elected U. S. Senator on the first ballot, receiving 97 votes out of 113. Lieut. Gov. Downey now becomes Gov ernor and will be inaugurated on the 14th. Mr Quinn; President of the Senate pro. tern., becomes Lieut. Governor. The steamer Northerner, bound for Portland, Oregon, was wrecked on the Gth of January, near Cape Mendocina. Eleven passengers and twenty two of the crew were lost. It is believed that Judge Baldwin will be nomi nated successor to Mr Gwin. Gov. Latham sent a special message to the Sen ate, in relation to the proposal of six southern counties to separate from the State and join in or ganizing a new territorial government. The Gov ernor says that a two-thirds vote is necessary to pass an act authorizing the separation, and no fur ther action is necessary, on the part of the State, to consummate this purpose. The authority of Congress, however, he suggests will be necessary, lie doubts not that the aggregate sentiment of the State is opposed to the separation, and considers it proper that Congress should decide whether the opinion of the people of the proposed territory ought to be accepted as conclusive. Advices from Mendocina county report sundry Indian outrages in that region: Some dwellings have been burned and 400 head of cattle killed. Bank of North Carolina. The Salisbury branch of this bank went into operation last week. The following is a full list of its officers: President Hon. D F. Caldwell. Directors J. I. Shaver, Moses L. Holmes, P. L. Barringer, Robert Murphy. Cashier Moses W. Jarvis. Clerk P. A. Wiley. Of President Caldwell, we have heard nothing but unqualified satisfaction expressed at his selec tion, lion. D. F. Caldwell is reputed throughout the State by all parties to be an upright, honest man such a man as will inspire confidence in this or any other institution with which he may be connected. Salisbury Banner. ftaySonic of the German journals announce seri ously that a company of English capitalists have made an application to the King of Naples for a concession for the extinction of Vesuvius. The principal seat of fire of that volcano is situated several thousand feet below the level of the sea. By cutting a canal which would carry the waters into the crater, the fire would be completely ex tinguished, and the operation, which would cost only 2,000,000f., would restore to cultivation land of teu times that value. . Fatal Rencounter in Ashboro'. We learn from a friend who received a letter from Ashboro, that a difficulty occurred on last Tuesday, between Matthew Dixon and Robert Wear. It appears that Wear had son.e spite against Dixon, and on the day above mentioned, Dixon being in a stable, Wear approached him with a knife and cow hide in hand, Dixon seeing Wear approach him thus, picked up a brick, threw it at Wear and broke his skull, from the effect of which he died. Dixon was arrested and admitted to bail. Fay- etteville Carolinian, 4th iit. Poisoned Flour. In Fond Du Lac county, Wiscousin, rcceutly, hundreds of people were at tacked with a disease which was supposed to be epidemic. The symptoms were intense pain in the lower part of the stomach and bowels, and it terminated fatally in a large number of eases. It was finally ascertained the miller of a flouring mill in the neighborhood, under the impression that the grooves in the stone were too deep, was in the practice of filling them up with a preparation of white lead, and when it wore or came out, of again refilling as occasion required. DEMOCRATIC MEETING IN WILKES. A portion of the Democracy of Wilkes county met in Wilkesboro' on the 18th of January. It being court week quite a goodly number of the unterrified were present, showing by their zeal that while they were largely in the minority, the true Democratic spirit is as unquenchable as the fires of JEtna, and as determined as the torrents which flow from the mountain's bosom. The meeting was organized by calling Maj. M. S. Stokes to the chair, and appointing L. W. Gil bert Secretary. The chairman explained the object of the meet ing, and appointed Wm. L. Horton, W. M. Barber and J. B. Gordon, a committee to report business for the meeting. While the committee were out the meeting was highly entertained by good speeches from Q. F. Neal of Ashe, and Joseph Dobson of Yadkin. Mr Dobson was peculiarly happy in some of his illus trations. The committee reported through Mr Gordon the following preamble and resolutions: Whereas, the Democratic State Committee have recommended the 8th of March next as the time, and Raleigh as the place, for holding the Demo cratic State Convention for the purpose of nomi nating a candidate for Governor; therefore, Resolved, That we cordially concur in the time and place for the assembling of the convention. Resolved, That the principles upon which this confederacy was organized, and upon which it has been administered since its organization, with the exception of a few short intervals, are the princi ples of Democracy, and that no government either in the antiquity of the past, the middle ages, or the remarkable present, has progressed so radidly and so gloriously in all the materials that consti tute a great, free, and powerful people, as the American republic; and that the equality of the States and permanency of this Union depend upon the maintenance of the constitution, and the prin ciples of the Democratic party. Resolved, That the recent invasion of John Brown and his comrades upon the soil of Virginia, murdering her citizens in the enjoyment of their peaceful vocations, and the effort to incite servile insurrection, deserve the condemnation and curse of the civilized world. Resolved, That the sympathy manifested for the death and acts of the murderer and thief, John Brown, by many of our Northern people declares to us the necessity of preparing for the protection of our rights and the maintenance of cur equality. Resolved, That tho promptness and spirit ex hibited by Gov. Wise in suppressing Brown's in vasion, elicits our warmest approval, and indicates the true Southern spirit. Resolved, lhat the disorganized condition of the House of Representatives is oving to the damnable doctrines of the black republican party, and the unjustifiable course of some of the leaders of the Southern opposition; and we cordially ap prove the firmness and conservative spirit manifest ed by the true Democracy of the House. Resolved, That the zeal aud ability with which our present Governor, John W. Eliis, has filled the executive office, deserves our warmest approval, and we earnestly recommend his re-nomination. Resolved, That the high-toned and conservative spirit exhibited by James Buchanan in the admin istration of the federal government, his long at tachment to Democratic principles, his brilliant career of public service, his maintenance of the constitution, command our highest admiration and approval. ilesolved, That the chairman appoint 25 dele gates to represent us in the State convention, and 20 delegates to the District convention to meet in Asheville on the 10th of April. Resolved, That in the event no delegate attends the Asneville convention that David Coleman, Esq., act as proxy. The following delegates were appointed to the State convention: Jas C Horton, Wm L Horton. Wm S McGcc, W P Witherspoon, E R Walsh, John B Miller, II Thompson, G W McNeill, L Martin, F B Park, J Hickerson, Henry Warren, A S Crowson, Oliver Parks, James Gwynn, C Ilickerson, Thos Martin, Nelson Shepherd, It F Hacket, James Roberts, A L Hacket, J B Gordon. W M Barber, W H Hubbard, Chas Carlton, Sherod Howell. And the following were appointed to the Dis trict convention: P C Davis, Jas M Hendrix, Wesley Fletcher, Perry Canter, Enoch Van hoy, John Hall, Wm Myers, J B Gordon, Chas Hacket, John A Parks, John Martin, W M Barber, Dr Hacket, Edward Transue, H Gormon, Willis Childers, Peter Johnston, and Bently Laws. Resolved, That the chairman and secretary be added to the list of delegates to both conventions. Resolved, That the Raleigh Standard, Western Democrat, and Asheville News, be requested to publish the proceedings of this meeting. On motion, the meeting adjourned. M. S. STOKES, Ch'n. L. W. Gilbert, Sec'y. MR GILMER AT PHILADELPHIA. We find Mr Gilmer's Philadelphia speech in the last Greensboro Patriot. Among other things Mr Gilmar spoke of "some silly men of the South withdrawing their children from your colleges of literature and science, to finish their educations, as they declare, in South ern institutions." Of course this was rapturously applauded by Mr Gilmer's audience, for these ''silly men" have withdrawn some two or three hundred of their sons from the medical schools of the City in which Mr Gilmer was then speaking. "Silly men" expect their sons to " fninh their ed ucation as they declare, in Southern institutions." They "declare" it, but Mr Gilmer knows better. Those Southern newspapers that approve Mr Gilmer's eonduct, very carefully conceal the fact that this Philadelphia meeting was presided over by one Mortin McMichael, whose regard for the Constitutional rights of the South is not near so decided as it should be; and that one John Covode, an endorser of Helper's book, was one of the in vited guests on the occasion. And we may add, if we are not mistaken, that John Sherman him self was also an invited guest, and that he wrote a letter, which was published, regretting that he could not attend. It is also stated that Mr May nard, an "American" from Tennessee, made some remarks on the occasion which savored of some re gard for the rights of the slaveholding States; whereupon he was hissed by a portion of his en lightened and patriotic audience. Standard. The New York correspondent of the Boston Journal, in referring to some of the queer customs among the ladies refers to the almost universal habit of chewing gum, and adds: Another cus tom is the chewing of a small aromatic seed called the caromal; it is quite costly, bringing the round sura of 82 per pound. The ladies have their pockets full, and use it inordinately. It has a pungent, biting taste, not unlike modified or sub dued pepper. The use of lavender is also quite common, as ladies say it adds to the brilliancy of the eye if not to the glibness of the tongue. Arse nic is used to make the complexion more brilliant. Ether is not wholly excluded from the arsenal of those who resolve to defend themselves against the assaults of time; and painting is as common as dressing the hair. TRIAL AND CONVICTION of STEVENS, Oiie of the Harper's Ferry Invaders. Charlestown, Feb. 4.- The court opened and the trial of Stevens was proceeded with. He was defended by Mr Sennett, a Boston lawyer. Mr Small, one of the witnesses for the State, testified that Stevens, among other things, said the Virginians were a set of thieves aud rob bers. Mr Sennett interrupted the witness, and said that he must confine himself to the case under consideration, and remarked that the jury were men of as good sense as the witness, and did not wish to hear such testimony. The interruption of Mr Sennett caused a good deal of dissatisfaction in the court. The witness again proceeded, but was soon interrupted again by Mr Sennett, who objected to the receiving of the witness. xVn exciting scene here occurred be tween the witness and Mr Sennett, and the judge had to call witness to order. Mr Sennett declared if the declarations of the witness were received he would make no further attempt to interfere in the case. Mr Hunter said, if the counsel for the defence refused to make an effort for the prisoner, it would be proper to appoint counsel to conduct the de fence. Mr Sennett stated that he was employed by the prisoner, and not by the Court, and he would not withdraw ai the discretion of the counsel for the Commonwealth. The affair was then quieted and the witness proceeded. The Commonwealth concluded the case at Hi o'clock, when the counsel for the defence introduc ed as witnesses Sheriff Campbell and J. W. Galli fer, the jailor, testifying to Stevens' good conduct whilst under their charge. They never heard an oath from him, and were pleased with his general deportment. The Commonwealth here made a proposition to submit the case without argument, but the offer was declined by the defence, who wished to be heard for his client. Mr Harding made the opening argument, though he remarked that he scarcely deemed it necessary to argue the case. His speech was, indeed, rather political than otherwise, and the question of the dissolution of the Union claimed more attention from Mr Harding than the prisoner at the bar. He denounced as a falsehood and a libel the asser tion of Capt. Brown that he was to receive aid from the laboring classes at Harper's Ferry. He claimed that they were true to the Constitution and to the State, and referred to their action in put ting down the invaders of their soil. After an eloquent reference to the American flag, Harding concluded with an earnest appeal to the jury to vindicate the law by their verdict. He called the prisoner a blood-thirsty villain and wretch, charging that he was worse than Brown. He concluded at twelve o'clock, having occupied one hour in the delivery of his address. Mr Sennett, for the defence, made an able and eloquent speech for the prisoner, going into a de tailed narrative of the rise and progress of the Re publican Party, and closing with an earnest appeal to the jury to spare the life of the prisoner. Mr Ilunter then arose to close on the part of the Commonwealth, and for more than an hour enchain ed the attention of the Court iu one of the, most powerful arguments ever delivered in the Court room. He took up every position of the counsel for the defence, and replied to them with telling efiect. He said he hud no confidence in the North and said he thought that the invasion had been a benefit to the South, as it had shown them the position in which they were placed. He referred to Mr Hickman's boast of eighteen millions of freemen iu the North, and declared that the South was prepared for any emergency. He concluded at three o'clock and after some time spent in draw ing up instructions the case was submitted to the jury at four o'clock, who immediately retired, and after an absence of fifteen minutes returned with a verdict of guilty against the piisoner on all the counts charged in the indictment. 1 he prisoner received the verdict of the jury with the most perfect indifference, and smiled at the announcement. GREAT CALAMITY. An awful calamity occurred in New York on Thursday night, by which 25 or 30 human beings perished miserably. One of those dreadful dens, a "tenement house," six stories high, in Elm street, (near the "Five Points,") in which 24 poor fami lies, about 125 persons, were crowded, was burnt. It is supposed that a majority of the persons iu the bu'lding were infants or children. The fire ori ginated in bake shop in the cellar, and soon spread so as to cut off escape through the doors. Some jumped from the windows and escaped with broken bones. Some were suffocated in different parts of the building and about a dozen retreated from story t ) story to the roof, which was four stories higher than any adjoining house, and two stories higher than the longest ladder. The scene was appalling. Thousands of people were congregated below; the cries of parents in search of lost chilJren, and of lost children, looking for their parents the groans ofsonle wounded sufferer being conveyed to the hospital, the shrieks of the burning creatures inside the building, all conspired to make the scene most terrible. The firemen, could plainly see numbers lying suffocated, and others praying. When the roof fell, with a tremendous crash carrying with it a dozen poor creatures, the immense crowd involun tarily uttered a shriek of terror, and many went away sickened at the awful scene. The dwelling of Daniel Early, sen., at Hyde Park, Pa., was burnt on Thursday night, with three of his children. A Cat Attacks an Infant. It has been doubted by many that cats will assault or injure small children iu their sleep, but a case has oc curred which proves that cats are as treacherous in their nature asthey arc stealthy in their nocturnal movements. The Boston Transcript says: J. Jones, a journeyman barber, has a little boy two years old, and yesterday afternoou a strange cat visited the premises, and was immediately taken into companionship by the child. The little boy played with the cat during the afternoon, receiv ing a slight scratch. When the child went to sleep the cat was under the bed. In the night tha parents noticed that the little fellow was quite uneasy from time to time, and at length he cried out that the cat hurt him, and in such a manner as to attract their attention. Upon examination they found the cat upon the bed over the child's face, and the piliow and bed saturated with blood. The child was taken up and washed, but no wound could be discovered. All the blood came from the nose, and it was evident that the cat had been im bibing the vital fluid by suction. A physician was called in and the hemorrhage was stopped. Bank Robbery 18,000 Stolen! A tele graphic dispatch from Clarksville, Tenn., states that on the night of the 2d, the vaultofthe Branch Bank of Tennessee at that place was entered by burglars, and $18,000 extracted therefrom $14, 000 in gold, and $4,000 in notes. It is supposed the entry was made by picking the locks of the Bank aud vault. NEWS ITEMS, &C. SST Mr J. Foxworth, of Marion District, S- C, committed suicide on Sunday the 5th inst. Cause assigned by the Star probable delirium tremens from intoxication. Augusta, Feb. 7. John W. Walker shot John Owens dead, on Monday, at Waynesborough, (Ga.) and the Sheriff, in attempting to arrest him, shot Walker dead, and wounded Walker's wife and child. Richmond, Ya., February 7th. Heavy Damages. A verdict has been given in the Court of Appeals in fa i'or of the Washing ton, Fredericksburg & Richmond Route, against the Virginia Central, for violation of charter in carrying through passengers. It is said that the damages amount to half a million of dollars. High Prices. At a secent sale of the estate W. W. Belcher, says the Abbeville (S. C.) Banner, ninety negroes sold for an average of $1000. Corn sold for $1.59 per. bushel. Mules sold unusually high, one bringing $250, one $220, one $216; and the whole lot of about 54 head would come near averaging $175. Cattle, common stock, brought 20, 25, 30 and $35 per head. T. J. Sumner, Esq. We learn from the South Carolinian, that this genleman, at present Chief Engineer and Superintendent on the Charlotte & S. C. Railroad, has been elected President of the Spartanburg & Union Railroad. We learn that Mr Sumner declines the office. J8" It is stated by Washington correspondents that during the contest in the House for Speaker, Vice President Breckinridge and Senator Douglas were among the membeis exerting themselves to secure the election of Mr Smith over Sherman. figg" Mr Green sued a lady for breach of promise, and her friends offered him $200 to settle it. "What!" cried Green, " $200 for ruined hopes, a scattered mind, a blasted life and a bleeding heart ? Never ! but make it 300, and its a bar gain !" Narrow Escape. The Winnsboro (S. C ) Register records the following narrow escape: As Dr. Turner and his young wife, the daughter of 31r James Lemmon, of this District, were going to Jackson's Creek Church, in this District, on the 1st of January, a large tree, about two feet in diameter, fell immediately between the horses and the carriage, without injuring eitherof the animals or the driver, or those in the carriage. Distressing Suicide. The Yorkville (S. C.) Enquirer says that Newbern R. McCullough, about eighteen years of age, committed suicide by drown ing himself on the night of the 19th of January-. He resided about 13 miks above that place. The case is more to be lamented, as the deceased was the only son of an aged father, and had been, but a short time before, the chief support of his declin ing years. The testimony shpwcd that th young man had been mentally deranged since the 9th of last De cember; and it was, doubtless, that most terrible of all diseases, insanity, that hurried him from life. He arose in the night, and going to the mill pond, laid off his hat and shoes aud cast himself in. Burned to Death. A boy aged about 10 years, living with Jacob Carl, near this place, caught fire on Saturday morning while alone in the house, and was burned so badly that he died on the afternoon of the same day. Salt's. Watch. Fire ! The new residence of Mr IK A. Gordon, near Guthriesville, was destroyed by fire on the 4th inst. The house was unfinished; but some of the rooms were occupied by Mr Gordon's family. By some casuality, fire was communicated to some shavings lying on the floor. But a small portion of the furniture was saved. The loss is estimated at over $2000. Yorkville Enquirer. Grand Juries Abolished. Last winter the Michigan Legislature enacted a law which, in fact, abolished the grand jury system, having made it optional either to indict upon information or to cmpannel a jury, and the former is receiving the decided preference. Already Vermont has follow ed in her footsteps, and now the proper committee of the Wisconsin Senate has been instructed, by a unanimous vote, to bring in a similar bill, which will without doubt pass into a law. A CASE OF CONSUMBTION $ ONE OF WHOOP ING COUGH CURED. The following from a highly respectable gentleman speaks for itself: Kevport, N. J., May 20, 1858. S. W. Fowle, & Co. Gentlemen: This certifies lhat I was for many years atllicied with a disease ol the lungs until 1 became so weak thai it wad with difficulty 1 could walk. My cough during this lime was very severe, causing me frequent ly to raise great quantities of blood, attended with pioluse instil sweats. Atler u ina various nmediesto no purpose I was advised to try WISTAR'S BALSA M OF WILD CUERY. 1 d d so, and before using the first bottle I was entirely rest' rd to perfect health and strength. I would a'so mention that tins Balsam cured a little girl ol mine l a sevete ettack of Whooping Cough, when her life was given over by the physician, and all other remedies had failed. JO.SIAI1 HOFF- None genuine t nless signed I. BUTTS on the wrapper. For sale in Chatlotte by E. NYE HUTCHISON &CO. February 14, 1860 THE USE OF DR. IIOSTETTER'S STOMACH BITTERS, for Dyspepsia, Flauilencc, Heaviness ol the Stomach, or any other like affection, is second to none in Amenta or abroad. To be able to state confidently that the '"Bitters" are a certain cure for Dyspepsia and like diseases, is to the proprietois a Bourse ol unalloyed pleasure. It re moves all morbid matter Irom the siomach, puiities the blood and imparts new v.talitv to the nervous system, giving it that tone and energy bo indispensible tor the restoration of health. Ihe numerous acknowltdaetwnts ol its superior excellence and beneficent results, have assured the proprie tors that it cannot but p ove a great cure 19 the tffl.cud. Sold by druggists and dealers everywhere. For sale by E. NYE HUTCHISON & CO.,Ciiarlotte February, 18G0. Selling off at Cost ! ,UR Fall and Winter Stock of Ladies' Dress Goods, CLOAKS, SHAWLS, BONNETS, Jtc, to make room for our Spring purchase. We offer Silk Robes worth $40 at $30. We offer Fancy Silks worth, per yd., SI 50 to $2 at $1 00 and $1 25 We offer DeLane Robes worth $15 to $16 at $9 00 and $10 00 We offer DeLanc Robes worth $5 00 to $8 00 at $3 00 and $5 00 J6JT Call soon if you want bargains. NEW 1300DS. WE HAVE RECEIVED, in the last few daja, large additions to oar Stock of Shoes, Prints, Hoop-Skirts, and many other articles adapted to the Season. Give us a call, and we will show you a STOCK OF PRETTY GOODS at lower prices than you have sen in this market. BROWN, TATE CO. Jan. 31, 1360. - 98-3t Opposite Kerr's Hotel. SAMUEL P. SMITH, Attorney and Counselor at Law, CHARLOTTE, N. C, Will attend promptly and ddigently to collecting and remitting all claims intrusted to his care. Special attention given to the writing of Dcds, Coa veyances, Ac. OFFICE, with Wm. Johnstox, Eq. ft- During hours of business, may be found in the Court House, Office No. 1, adjoining the clerk's omct. January 10, I860 Horrible Affair. Dr Wm. Croxton of Es Bex county, Va., was murdered by two of his owa negro women week before last, who afterwards burnt the body to ashes. According to their own confession they plotted the murder on Sunday morning, at which time their master bad chastised them, and accordingly on Monday, the old man being left alone with the women, they determined to carry out their plao. One of the women went up behind him with a grubbing hoe and struck him on the head; the other then seized an axe and struck him another blow, when he fell without a groan or struggle. They then seized him by the arras and feet and dragged him to the kitchen and threw him on the fire, which they kept burn ing all day long until the body was consumed. pocket knife and some buttons were found in the ash hopper which led to the discovery. 324 Broadway, NEW YORK, January 24, 160. We notice an article copied from the Atlanta (Ga.) Confederacy, 1n which our name is placed in the so called "Black List" of New York merchants. This list is said to contain the names of firms known to be "steeped and saturated in Sewardism, Hrownism, Help, erism and incendiarism." So far as this charge relates to us it is malicious and false in every particular, a; our friends South and North will testify. We are de cidedly opposed in principle and practice, sympathy and sentiment, to abolitionism, republicanism, and all the issues above named. We are and ever have been thoroughly conservative in our views, and the above charge being without foundation, does its great injus- nnRFRTS r?rrrirn a- -t. - NOTICE I? hereby given to all persons that if any one iliall hereafter trespass upon the premises of a certain tract of Land known as the Crump Mine, in Union county, either by the cutting of timber or removing the sunie or any of the minerals, the law will be enforced against them by the American Captain, Levi Simpson, president and commander-in-chief of his forces in Georgia and the State of North Carolina, a mechanic and practical Mineralogist. LEVI SIMPSON. February 7, 1QC0 lm-pd NOTICE. naving detcrmiued on selling my Plantation contain ing 216 ac res, lying 4 J miles east of Charlotte on the N.J. Railroad, I will offer it to the highest bidder on the premises. or Wednesday the 29th of February. A credit of 12 months will be given; note and approv ed security required, with interest from date. E. 13. WITHERSPOON. Jan 31, 1860 5t-pd Garden Seeds! Garden Seeds!! From Landreth's celebrated Nursery. A large supply of Vegetable Seeds of all the important varieties. Also, Clover, Grass, and other Seeds, with a variety of choice Flower Seeds, just received at Notice to the Creditors of Chariest Madison iflcKinley. All persons having claims against the estate of Chat. M. McKinley, deceased, are hereby notified to present them duly authenticated within the time prescribed by law, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their re covery. And all persons holding Bonds, Covenants, or other obligations, wherein the said McKinley is bound, or in any way interested, are requested to present them forthwith to the undersigned, as the estate is about to be settled. MARY E. McKINLEY, Administratrix with the Will annexed. Jan'y 24, 1860. 97-6t NEGROES -WANTED. I want to buy Negro Boys and Girls from i'i to 18 years old, for which the highest prices in each will be paid. May 17, 1859 SAML. A. HARRIS. VALUABLE LAiI FOR' SALE In compliance with the last Will and Testament of Reece Price, dee'd, I will sell on Thursday, the IKth day of February next, at the Store House of Col Thoi. I. Grier, 9 miles southwest of Charlotte, Tho Valuable Plantations, one of which was the late residence of Mrs E Y Hutch ison, and contains about 160 acres well improved, and adjoins the land of Maj L A Grier and others. Th other contains 217 acres, about 40 or 50 of which is newly cleared, the balance well timbered, and adjoins the land of Alex Cooper, Esq.. and others. A. G. Neel will exhibit the lands, or give any neces sary information to any one who may wish to purchase either of said Plantations. A suitable credit will be given, the purchaser giving bond with two approved sureties. JONATHAN REID, Ex'r. Jan. 10, 1860. 95-6t. J. A. FOX, Attorney t Xiawf CHARLOTTE, N. C. GENERAL COLLECTING AGENT. Office at the Court House"! floor to the left, down ctairs. 1 Wm. J. Kerr, ATTORNEY AT LAW, CHARLOTTE, N. C., Will practice in the County and Superior Courts of Mecklenburg. Union and Cabarrus counties. Office in the Brawley building opposite Kerr's Hotel. January 24, 1860 y SPRING IMPORTATION, I860. Ribbons, Millinery 6c Straw Goods. ARMSTRONG. CATOR 6c CO., Importers and Jobbers of Ribbons, Bonnet Silks and Satins, Velvets, Ruches, Flowers, Feathers, Straw Bonnets, Flats, &c, No. 237 and Lofts q"239 Baltimore St. lialtiiiiorc, JUd. OiTer a Stock unsurpassed in the United States in varie ty and cheapness. Orders solicited and prompt attention given. Terms, 6 months, 6 per cent off for cash, par fundi. Jan. 31, 1800. 3m-pd II. J. Werdebaugh & Co., (Successors to Werdebaugh, Smith k Co.,) IMPORTERS AND DEALERS IN FANCY GOODS, Hosiery, Gloves, and Trimmings generally, 292 Baltimore St., comer of Sharp, Baltimore. H. J. WERDE BATCH, GEO. D. COCK, C. Z. B. RAMSAY. We offer for the Spring trade a splendid assortment of Goods that cannot fail to give satisfaction, either in variety, quality or jtrice. Orders solicited, to which we will give prompt at tention. , Jan. 31,1860. 3m-pd CUSHINGS 6c BAILEY, Wholesale Booksellers & Stationers, No. 202 Baltimore $t., opposite llanoeer, Baltimore, . Are prepared to oiler to the Country Trade, Goods in their line, at prices that will compare favorably with those of any other market. , . .. Their Stock of School, Law. MedicaUnd Miscellane ous Books is large and well selefted. mr. A large and varied assortment of Forein Amer ican Sutionerv can always be found at the r eiUbhih ment. They keep constantly on a full Blank Books of different style. J'1 facture. Having . Bindery connected r Store they are, at all times, able, at "JU" for Blank Books, ruled to any pattern, or of any des.r- ea style oi Dinu.ng. . tt. Orders, recent eu ij "" i tention. . . nnr Stock Yoa are reque jtca 10 can ana rrices dchtc iuv Jan. 31, I860. 2jm-Pd
The Charlotte Democrat (Charlotte, N.C.)
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