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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-04-14

AN UNHEALTHY TowN.-The town of New
Bedford, Massachusetts like other towns Of that
State, has 10 submit TO the law prohibiting the
sale of ardent spirits, except as medicine, by a
person appointed by law for the purpose. This
agent is required to make quarterly report of
the amount he buys and sells. His last report
shows sale of 1888 gallons within three months.
This fact does not present very fatterine testi-
mony to the heallhiness OF New Bedford" By
reducing the number of gallons Of &c medicine
sold into DOSES of reasonable magnifude it will
appear that between one and two hundred thou
sand portions must have been prescribed during
the period mentioned.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-04-14

Ey There is an article in the Wing of April
4th, endorsing the nomination by Mecklenburg
Of Mr.. w. w. ELMs, for Senator from this county
As We are well acquainted with Mr.. Els. antece-
dents, if not from {" the time whereof the memory
of man runneth not to the contrary" at least SUI.
fcientIy far back to identify him with the great
Southern Rights Democratic party, we desire
to put s. Distribution RICH IN some particulars
This article with all the bIandness and apparent
sincerity of friendship aim deadly stab at the
object Of It's praise. That Mr.. Elms was not a
Federal Wing, but a States Rights one, and has
long since absolved himself from the hereSes oil
that party and acted openly and boldly with the
Democrats, " Distribution - must have known.
He voted an open ticket for REID when he
candidate for Governor, and is, and al
ways was, in favor of Free Suffrage. He a
warm and Jealous supporter of the Hon. c. w.
Caldwell, in the canvass between him and Gen.
Dockcry, and did more to swell his majority In
this County than any other man. lie was a
working, active friend OF President Pierce, and
now acts in conjunction with The old line Dsmo.
Gratis in sustaining his Administration. He was one
OF the first TO solicit him 10 be candidate for
Congress. Indced, Mr.. Craige often said that
Mr. l.. did more to persuade him out than any
other Democrat in the District.
Mr.. Films is opposed 10 United States Bank,
Tariff Tor protection, md the distribution OF the
Public Lands the proceeds thereof, and is in
favor Of the Nebraska Bill and all the prominent
measures Of the Democratic party. He is IN ia.
Vor of iudcious system of Internal Improve
menrs, but will not lend his aid in involving the
Stale in debt by wasteful appropriations to wild
and visionary schemes. This is the doctrine laid
down by Gov. Reid in his Address IN 1850. and
acted upon by Ashe, Dobbin, Graves, and other
prominent leaders of the party and endorsed by
the Standard and other Democratic prints.
Mr.. EIms is well known to our citizens an
enterprising, intelligent, business man. He has
done as much 10 build up this town aud thereby
create a market and otherwise improve the County
as any other man IN its borders. He was an &C..
tive, influential friend Of the Charlotte & &c. Ca.
Rail Road and contributed substantial aid towards
its construction. We not surprised that such
antcceGents render him acceptable TO the mass
OF Wing voters, and if such acts have promoted
The Wing cause, surely the Democrats have no
right to complain. Then may we not exclaim
with :" Mecklenburg," "will not his many high
qualifications entitle him 10 a Senatorial seat in
our next Legislature by an almost undivided sup
port Of his felIow-cilizens -
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-04-14
Mrs. Shaw

GN BEGS leave respectfully to announce >.
80 Ladies of Charlotte and the public, that ,So u
inst returned from the Northern cities and is n hi
ing fashionable and choice selection of OPN
Bonnet Trimmings, Fancy Artic,.,
Caps, Artifioials, Head-Dresses
togetber with variety of French MILLINFpv
Having secured the services of an experienced n.
maker and Milliner, from Philadelphia, she feels @
dent that she can give general satisfaction in S
branches of the business. No pains will be sna,a
please. Orders from distance thankfully req"
and carefully packed and forwarded. '''s
april IA, 1854 3s.tf
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-04-14

A New Com FOR CALIFoRN1A.-Mr, Gwin OF
California, has introduced into the Senate a beau
tlul and national idea relative to large denomi-
nation Of gold coin, viz: that Congress shall
authorize a single coin worth 500 to be called a
- Union $50 10 be called i" Half Union."-
This is to supply the wants Of the Pacific States,
where paper money is not tolerated. and where, to
facilitate the counting and passing of heavy sums
Of money the large denomination is peeded.-
The Secretary of the Treasury recommends that
" Half Union " only be struck for the present.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-04-14
A. HUME,

90 WOULD respectfully inform his friends and
ga patrons that he has taken the room two doors
III east Of Sldlers Hotel above the store OF 5. n.
Hendrix where he intends carrying on the Tailoring
styles shall be inferior any in this section Of
try.
All persons having work done must pay cash as that
is the article that Journcymen require for their work
Gentlemen distance ordering clothing of any kind
viii be furnished of the very latest Spring goods and
styles cheap be furnished in the state and at
short notice for CASH A. BET HUME.
april IA, 1871
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-04-14
Drowned.

We undo rstand young man named Alfred
Ramsey, was drowned some days since IN attempt
ing to cross the Catawba River at RozzelIs Fer.
ny in a canoe, while intoxicated. His BODY has
since been recovered and decently inferred !; the
jury of inquest rendered verdict in accordance
with The above facts. The parents Of the de-
ceased reside in Cherokee county, Georgia
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-04-14

The japanese have custom which, taking the
place Of our duel, very greatly prefer TO our
mode of avenging insult and proving our honor.
Pronounce a gentleman in Japan liar, a coward,
or no gentleman, and he instantly whips out Il
knife, rips up his own bowels, handing the weapon
to his antagonist, 2rIlo mist 10 the same thing.
This is the nvariabIe course of quarrel in Japan,
and the instance is scarcely known in which both
parties have not fallen in the vindication of
their honor, when the quarrel reach the rash
word, which by our code goes only TO chal.
lenge.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-04-14

JOHN MITCHELL AND THE IRIsH.-The d" Cit.
zen =" publishes editoraIly what it calls GA Let
ter 10 the Survivors OF HE Irish in Ireland under
forty years of age, signed by John Mitchell."-
The pith of this letter is, that all patriotic Irish
men, ought to withhold their sympalhics from
Great Britain in the with Russia; that ii
Austria and Prussia range themselves against the
red cross of St. George, Ir;shmen ought 10 pray
for the success of their arms.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-04-14

Re. ORDINATION THE WING PARTY.-It is
stated that movement is on foot at W ashngon to
reorganze the Wing party, and TO urge the name
of the Hon. John Bell, of Tennessee, as candi-
date for the next Presidency. Other names, how
ever, are mentioned, and among the most promi-
nent are Willard Fillmore, of New York, Edward
Everett, of Massachusetts, and John J. G r!lcnden,
of Kentucky.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-04-14

WASHINGTON, April 5.--The President sent TO
the House to-day two reams or more of copies of
correspondence between the State Department aud
the Spanish Government, covering all matters OF
issue between The Two countries for series of
years past. More documents OLA similar charac.
ter will hereafter he transmitted. The papers sent
in to-day have not been formally laid before The
House, tut will be Tomorrow
The committee on foreign affairs have not yet
done anything beyond talking over the Black
Warrior affair. The correspondence sent in will,
however, enable them to make out a case,
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-04-14
i Handsome Private Residence for Sale

THE subscriber offers for sale his HOUSE and LOT,
situated Trade street convenient to the business
parts of the town. and is very beautiful and desirable
site. TIL. house is commodious and conveniently ar
ranged with all necessary buildings, for the comfort
of large family, and has pretty yard and garden al
tached. 1t will be offered privately until Tuesday Of
May court. Terms made to suit the purchaser. Any
person DESTROYS of examining the property wi apply
to the subscriber who resides in this town.
april IL 3S-5w CHARLES OVERMAN.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-04-14
Mattresses ! Matresseg!!

Z ENNERLY & QUINN. take pleasure in announc-
X ing to the public that they manufacturing Mat
Building pied by Et yam s. Thompson where thew
invite all who may desire spriugy and well made Mat
tresses call and examine m lcInsevas Orders from
dist ince olicited, ard promptly attended to.
70 The highest price paid in Cash for good dry
shuchs. X T. o
April II, 1854 38-3w
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-04-14

= A. Bethune, whose reputation as an ex-
perienced artist is well known to our county, has
again resumed the boards, and desires the patron
age of his former friends, promising to give then
=" fts," as be has done in lurmer times. See his
advertisement.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-04-14
Free Suffrage.

The last Wing IN a short article on Free
Suffrage insinuates that The Democratic party is
not sincere in their desire to amend The Copstitu-
lion so as TO remove the property qualification for
voters for Senator, because the party voted for
Mr.. Edwards as Speaker Of the Senate. 1t was
well known TO Mr.. E. that every Democratic
number of both Houses Of the Legislature was
in favor Of this measure, and from the triumphan Mt
election OF Governor Reid that ali immense ma
y Of the people also were for it-ihen did he not
by permitting his name to be run under the cir.
cumstances thereby indirectly pledge himself not
to thwart the wishes Of his supporters
But apart from this, could the Democratic men,
bers have forelold that his vote would be neces.
sary TO it's success, ar:er the Wing candidate for
Governor had proclaimed himself better Free
Suffrage man than Reid! If the Wing members
had fulfilled their promises and acted out the
wishes OF their constituency, more of them would
have voted for the bill and saved it. Mr.. Ed
wards, who, by the by, represented Warren, and
not Casweil, gave great offence 10 his party by
the course he thought proper TO pursue. We de-
nOunced him at the lime and see no cause to re-
tract what then SAID Ii our noisy profes.
sions in favor of this great sure are not
sincere and all We desire is TO produce agitation
for the purpose OF keeping up the party strength,
why did not more Of The Wings come to our aid
and pass it, thus making it q obsolete ISSUE -
That would have spiked our cannon, IN way
that would have been very gratifying to large
majority of the voters Of the State.
The Democrats are sincere their desire to
effect this Constitutional change. 1t is q stain
upon our fundamental law, and as long as il re-
mains there, all men not equal at the bal
lot-box.
" We return thanks to Spratt, Daniel
& Co., for one of Beebc's best mole skin hats
10 the liberality Of this popular and generous firm
we are under obligations for many handsome and
acceptable presents. Mr.. Spratt, the senior part
ner, spent long time this season in the Northern
Cities selecting their Spring supplies, and never
have we seen more beautiful. tasty, and elegant
Dress Goods both for Ladies and Genllemrn.-
Their stock of Silks, Robes, MantillaS, and other
STYLES of Dress Goods, arc such Cooley pro.
uounces decidedly recherche and fashionable. In.
deed, their Man,Illas, hlte and coored, embroid
cred and plain, exquisite; and lady must be
| hard To please who cannot be suited there. They
are as obging and liberal as ever, and all who
wish 10 see what is what, should by all means
call at their store without delay. Read their sd-
] yert:s, ments and go ard try them.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-04-14

-0T A good Mantua. making and Millinery Es-
adjustment has long been desideratum to the
town, and we glad TO that Mrs. SHAW has
attempted 10 supply it. See advertisement.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-04-14
GRAND EXHIBITION.

THE largest and most varied stock of Clothes, CASH
meres and Vestings, Linnen, Drill, Plain and Fancy
Also general stock OF Gentcmen's wca ring appara
which offer at New York cost Any person wanting
bargains will do well to call Immediately as VIC do.
termned to sell out Robson & REA.
april 4, 3S-3t
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-04-14

Il is said that Sir Charles Napier told some one
on the night Of the reform dinner, that in three
weeks from that date he " would either be in St.
Petersburg O.. in heaven
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-04-14

o. We return our thanks our attentive Repre-.
sentative in Congress, the Hon. Burton Craige, for
copy Of the Census Report OF 1850, and other
valuable Pub Docs
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-04-14
w II HE'D,

On the 9th instant, by the Rev Mr.. Crawford,
Mr.. THOMAS L. LOW, of Lincoln county, 10
Miss D. A. Golfer, the only daughter of Cane
Golfer OF Catawba county, N. C..
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-04-14

-" Do YOU see any thing ridiculous in this wig p
snid brother Judge 10 Curran. " Nothing bu
the head. he replied.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-04-14

Hon. Thomas F. Marshall, of Kentucky, who
made such sensation twelve years ago tenn
perance lecturer, has again become scottish drum
kard ..
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-04-14

Prof Agassiz, in recent lecture before the
Lowell Institute, iE Boston, stated his belief that
the hu."'n race existed on the globe hundred
and fifty thousand years ago.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-04-14
DomesiicS.

WE keep large stock of Domestic, Plaids A,
w Manchester Ginghams, for servants wear.
SPRAI"T, DANIEL & co
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-04-14
A Tremendous Stock

OF Printed Jackonetts, Swiss and Organizes, Bean,
full Calicos, and very large stock Of Ginghams y
April IA, '54. 3Stf SPRATT, DANIEL & ~
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-04-14
White CASTLE Soap.

Wy AALS NoSIltc 0Odp"
THIS family and Toilet SOAP is held in high e.
teen, and is superior to the ordinary Soap for ~
bland and omoent qualities. For the nursery II y
particularly aptcd-innoccnt in its combination ana
free from all injurious alkaes This is economlc'l
Soap for families. just received and for sale by
FISHER g. HEINITSH,
april 14th Dispensing chemists.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-04-14
Corn Starch.

THIS comparably pure and beautiful article is ei
ceedingIy healthy, delicious and economical anu
when desired may be used substitute for and IN wv
same manner Arrowroot. The universal estImauc!a
in which it is held and the sing demand ioi j
has induced others flood the country with an iner"
article of the Corn Starch rehned' ay S
prepared expressly for food, can be had only at !"
Drug and Chemical Store of
FISHER & HEINITSH :.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-04-14

VTMBRELLARS and Parasos of every variety,
u For sale by SPARTT, DANIEL 20.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-04-14
Robes.

THE finest stock Of ROBES, both Barege and Musli,
| Printed and Embroidered, at
.---...-. SPRATT, DANIEL g. co
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-04-14
CHARLOTTE.
FRIDAY MORNING, April IA, 1854.
goth MAY.

We understand that the Committee of Arrange
ments to whom was entrusted the preIimInares OF
the proposed celebration, have agreed to postpone
it until the completion of The Central and Atlantic
Rail Roads. They desire 10 have grand affair
in which all the citizens of the State may partici
pate, which they cannot conveniently do in the
present unfinished state Of our improvements.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-04-14
Gentlemen, Come and See us.

A ND we can fit you out, from the &c crown of W.
n head to the sole of your foot" We can put ~
prettest Boots aud Caters your feet the finest r.
Gloves your hands, furnish you with the prettiaa
Shirts, the finest Cloths and Cassimeres and the h
Linen and MarsaiIles, Of anyone in this whole count,
SPRATT, DANIEL & co >
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-04-14

TNMBROIDERS of every variety, style and quality
l. SWISS, Jaconett, Dimetry, band and nouncng, at
-7.. - SPRATT, DANIEL & co.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-04-14

T MILES & SONS Caters, Shoes and Slippers 70
y. sale by
SPRATT, DANIEL g. co.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-04-14

n HE Ribbons! The Ribbons !! Oh the Gloves
the Gloves / and cheap, TO be had at
SpRATr, DANIEL q CO.'S.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-04-14

Fanny Fern in a card, denies that she is tie
sister Of n. p. Willis.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-04-14

Hurrah, for Spratt, Daniel & Co!
VNHEY have the largest stock of Bebee HATS On,
l brought to this town, and they are pretty this ~
son, too. 80 april IA
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-04-14
TERMS :

SUBSCRIPTIONS Two DOLLARS 4 year, If paid in ad
vance; Two DOLLARS ASD FIFrY CENTS IT payment ke de-
aged months, aud Three DoLLARs paid till the
expiration OF the year.
ADVERTISE NG.-One Squar ,i3 lines, undeT,l first
Insertion 81 and IS for each subsequent insertion
Professional aud Business Cards exceeding six lines will
be inserted at s. year; not exceeding sIuaTe g.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-04-14

Cleaver's Celebrated Honey Soap
NVARRANTED with the original scent for renderps
~ the skin soft and white. Also, Lows Honey SOr
Lows White Windsor in cakes, Riggs military Tor
Guerlans Ambrosiai Shaving Cake all Of which ~ ri
but recently been opened. For sale at the ChGT.
Store of FISHER g. HElNll0D
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-04-14

A LARGE stock of Chimisetts, Colors and Under
II sleeves, &c, f. r sale at --.
... STRAIT, DANIEL & CO.'S
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-04-14
Return It!

Return It
THE person who borrowed RIFLE from the MINT
Il Watch House, some time since, will confer favor
by returning ii possible.
anrn IA 1881 3S-3w
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-04-14
Silks.

THE largest lot of SILKS ever brought to this mar.
L ket, embracing every variety of Plaid, Cbeck and
all the different Shades of plain Silks will be found At
SPRAI'T, DANIEL g. co.'s,
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-04-14
Rare Chemical Products

l. VaIerianate Of Morphia,
VaIerianate of Qunnc,
Valcrianate of Iron,
Saliciue, -s..
Sulp Chinchonia,
GIllic Acid,
Citrate of Iron and Quininc,
Chloride of Zinc.
Fcrrocyanidc Of Zinc.
Iodide Of Zinc. For So lie by -.
a.s=..-a - FISHER & HEINITSH,
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-04-14
Wanted,

Wanted,
TWO BOYS, from IL to IS years of age, to learn 'he
anriI II os2m d. L. REA.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-04-14
Straw Bonnets.

CTRAW B0nnets and Flats, both for grown persons
- and infants. Call soon before they are picked over
SPRATT, DANIEL, e. co.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-04-14
Ladies. Your Attention ,

~ Ladies, Your Attention!
WE have the largest assortment of MantiIyas tb.,
W ever was opened in this market, embracing sill
and Berage OF all the different colors and shades and
Black and White Lace, ranging in prices from IS to
$50, all of the latest styles. "
april IA SPRATT, DANIEL g. co.
Burlington tri-weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1852-1855, 1854-11-21

The CHARM OF CLEANLINEss.--A white
yellow cravat or shirt on man speaks OF
once the character of his wife; and be YOU
ASSURED that she will not take with your
dress pains which sh, has never taken with
her own. THIN The manner Of putting on
tho dress is no bad found ttion for judging
il it be carelesslg, slovenly-f it DO no.
properly fl. No matter for its mean quail
ftv; mean rs it may be, it my be neatly
AMI trinity put on; and if it b. no. take ca
Of yourself, foras YOU will soon find to your
cost, "a sloven in oae thing is a sloven in all
things. The country beople judge from the
STATE Of the covering Of the ankles; ard If
il b. not clean and tight, they conclude that
al out Of sight is not as it ougltto b.. Look
al the shoes: if they b. trodiea on one side,
loose on The foot or run down at the heel il
il a vrv bad sign; and as TO slipshod, though
IA coming down in the morning and even be-
fore day light, 4make up your mind to rope
rlther than 1--we with slipShod wife. Oh!
how much do women lose by inattention to
these matters! Men in general say nothing
about it to their wives, but they think about
it; they envy their luckier neighbours; and in
numerous cases consequences the most Sc
rious arise from this apparent triaing cause
Beauty is valuabe---it is one of the ties and
strong tie TOO; that, however cannot last
TO IN old age; but the chirm Of cleanliness
never ends but with life itself.
Burlington tri-weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1852-1855, 1854-11-21
coppER ANp ,RoN MINING.

Tho opening Of the Saul Canal is destined
to commence an era in the progress Of the
mineral regions Of the Upper Lakes, and in
time, have very material influence upon the
business of Iron and Copper mining in this
country, and the world. This Canal will be
completed another season, as well as Plank
and Rail Roads from the Habor Of Marquette
to the ron Mountains, thus opening high
vay to the Lower Lakes for trade and travel.
And capitalists are already moving in the
matter. The Lake Superior Journal says
several English and French parties have been
examining, and will invest their means in the
BUSINESS, and bring their capital and skill
and will bring over experienced miners from
Europe. An association has been formed a
Cleveland for the erection of extensive es
adjustments for the manufacture of Iron q
Marquette-both cast and wrought.
Burlington tri-weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1852-1855, 1854-11-21

If SINGULAR CoINCIDENCE.---The terrible cal
amity which occurred in a dense fog on the
Atlantic OCEAN on the 9th of Sept, when
The steamer Arctic went down with her price
less freight of living souls, had its parallel
on the Pacific Ocean, but three days after
wards, in the loss of the Yankee Blade, in a
like thick fog, near Point Conception. The
loss of life upon the Arctic was far greater
than upon the other steamer, but the crews
Of the Two unfortunate boats are very SINH
lar, while on the Yankee Blade the addition
al atrocity of robbery and probably of muir
der, also, was perpetrated, in the face OF the
Other horrors by which tn, passengers were
surrounded.