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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-03-17

The DYIHG SWAMI drmina jam mlOrienS
CAN'T ereQuialia cognus. 1.-The dying swan sings
Its e&oquiaI hymn" We little thought when we
read the above harmonious verse in our school
days, that 1t had any foundation in fact Itwould
seem so, however. Mr.. Hallett, OF Hooe, informs
us that it is his privilege and pleasure to feed the
swans Of Colonel Harris, al Rad(ord; and that on
Friday last, he observed one OF them swimming
about pond. and utterng wild, melodious,
wailing sound, such as he had never heard in his
lile aud which greatly attracted his attention. The
poor swan president OF its fate, was singing its own
drge for, although apparently in good health at
rhe time, /, was found, not many hours afterwards,
floating in the pond quite dead.
Plymouth (EHs.1 Journal.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-03-17

e Our thanks due to the Hon. B. Craige,
our talented and highly popular Representative
in Congress, for copy OF the Presidents Mes
sage and Report respecting the restriction upon
the expectation Of Guano, and for other Public
documents.
Our thanks are also due to the Chief Clerk in
The Navy Department for the Navy Register Of
the U. S.. for the year 1854.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-03-17

o. E. Fl. Moss is now receiving his new
Spring supply Of Boots, Shoes, Hats, &C., and
has enlarged his business by adding tasty selec
ton Of Ladies Dress Goods. His goods are hand
some and fresh, and merit an examination. See
his advertisement. -
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-03-17
Charlotte Market.

CHARLOTTE, March II, 1854.
CoTToN-Very little coming in, price from 6
to 8, according to quality; market dull.
FLoUR-a little dull, not much coming in price
per barrel 81 to 81 in bags TO 81 per cwt.
CoRN-from rs to 80 cents, demand brisk.
BACoN-Hog round, to st.
MEAL-from IS to 90, scarce.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-03-17

o. Our enterprising FRIEND b. F. Briggs, OF
Kings Mountain, has at length struck the great
vein on the High Shoal property. at the depth of
$50 feet, alter or 10 months labor. The vein
is very large and quite rich. He will again shovel
out the gold he did at Kings Mountain. BEN
is a rare good fellow and well deserves his good
fortune. We learn that he intends TO put on
large force and work the mine rapidly as pos.
sible, as he has the mine on lease.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-03-17

ABsTRACTIoNs.-Th South has been frequently
reproached with the pursuit Of distractions. Now
the debate on the Nebraska bill affords illus
tration of the very reverse application OF this
charge 1t is the North that INDUCES in the cxer
else now of distractions. |: is not denied that the
extension of slavery beyond the parallel Of north
latitude SO 26, in western territory, would and
could not take place. MIR. Webster has demon
straed this as fully as it admits of demonstration,
in his speech on the Compromise bill of 1850
WE'LL which side, North or South, exhibits here
most of the abstract The North contends for a
geographical line, which is of no practical value,
while the South does not insist, in its votes at least,
on the principle that denies TO squatters on the
territory of the United States the exercise OF
plenary vereignty.-Evening Neacs.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-03-17

WAsHINGToN's Washington had
but two teachers, one an old fellow named Hobby,
one of his fathers tenants sexton well as school
master Of the neighborhood, who used TO boast,
after he was superanuaed and somewhat addicted
to strong potations especially on the Generals
birthdays, that it was he who, between his knees,
had laid the foundation of George Washington's
greatness. by teaching him his letters; and the
other, the Mr.. Williams. already mentioned, who
was, according to Mr.. Weems, "captal hand"
at reading. spelling, English grammar, arithmetic
surveying, bookkeeping and geography and often
boosted that he had made George Washington as
great scholar as himself. We cannot doubt
that to his thoroughness in teaching what he did
know his great pupil owed much of his acquired
power for good foundation IN few important
things is the best possible b"gnnng for boy Of
ability and enterprise.-Mrs. harhIomd.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-03-17

A bill has recently passed The Senate Of Vir-
gina, for the purpose of allowing certain Tree ne
groes the county OF Noroway, to ensIave
themselves. The negroes had earnestly petitioned
to the Legislature for this privilege Mr.. Camp
bell, The Senator from the Nottoway district, said
that they had been manumilted by the will of a
gentleman in his district, and that their desire was
to be sold 10 their masters next kin. A large
number OF respectable citizens of Noltoway, feel.
ing interest in he negroes for their good char
acter, added their recommendations for the same
object. The bill has passed the Senate, and we
have no doubt, will pass the House.
The Richmond Dispatch, from which paper we
gather the above facts, very truly says this simple
fact is an in itself to the thousand lbeI ous
accounts of the horrors Of slavery, to which the
prolific Imagination Of abolitionism every day
gives birth.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-03-17

"Get the Testament, Isaac, and see what it says
about the New basket bIIl,'" said Mrs. Parting
ton, as she came from church the other Sunday,
and folded up her shawl, and placed The bonnet
in the old Indian basket under her bed. "It don't
say nothing about it,, said Ike, who was reading
the story Of The Avenging Sword, or the Ghost OF
the Red Tower o! Lunenburg, and didn't want 10
be disturbed. Dear child" said she, admlrngy,
she is busy with his Sunday school books !''
Ike said not a word, but kept devouring the
"Avengng Sword" with much avidity as if it
whole Sunday school library-perhap s
more. cit must be in the Bible, Isaac, or our
minister would not preached about ii, and OH a
Saba day too 1t must be in the Bible. Perhaps
lis in the hypocrisy, Isaac. At any rate If it ism,
10 the good book i! ought to be, for what right has
minister to dispense with the gospel if it isn't in
The Scripture!' She said this to Isaac, but the boy
had just got where the "Avenging sword " was
beginning TO Grenge-whcre the thrilling part came
n-anc was Obvious. She might as we'll have
talked 10 the ancient corporal who hung there in
rigid perpendcularity upon the wall
Boston Post.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-03-17
Portrait Painting.

Mr.. w. G. Brown, of Columbia, has arrived in
town: and taken Rooms at Sadler's Hotel, where
specimens Of his painting may be seen. Those
no desire 10 secure the shadow ere the sub.
stance fades" had better embrace this opportu.
nifty, as ii is probable such another will scarcely
occur again.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-03-17

o. We arc requested 10 give notice that there
will be meeting Of the Mecklenburg Agricul-
tural Society, at the Court House, on the first
Thursday in April next, at IL o'clock. The al
tendance of the members and public generally is
earnestly requested.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-03-17

Eek President Fillmore is d, Cincinnati. His
visit will, it is stated, be extended TO louisiana,
where he will sojourn awhile with Ex.Secretary
Conrad. and then embark for Cuba. Ex -Secfrtary
Kennedy, OF Baltimore. is expected 10 Join him in
The West aid accompany HIM Oh his tour.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-03-17

A drunken loafer, on recovering from spell Of
sickness was asked whether he had been afraid of
meeting his God. "Oh, no." he replied, al was
afraid Of t'other chap"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-03-17

NEBRASKA ExPgDITIoN.-A Nebraska exped
lion IS bcng organized in Chicago. Over one
hundred persons have signed the roll, and it is cx.
pr c,Cd that many others will Join
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-03-17

OEF To lhr pntencss OF the Editor nf the Car
DINA Times. indebted Tor Map OF the
Seat Of War between Turkey and Russia.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-03-17

Later dates from Walkers expedition report that
forv.sx men had abandoned him, bat he had re-
ceved reinforcement OF $50 men. He still main
,aineI his position.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-03-17
A Bridge over the Central Rail Road
at Charlotte.

We have encountered several remarks about
the difficulty in crossing the Central Rail Road at
the different streets leading to the east of our
County, and think it imperative upon the Intend
ant and Commissioners of the town Of Charlotte,
10 urge upon those in charge Of the Central Rail
Road, that the bridge. proposed to be built over
the street leading by the Methodist Church, should
be finished without unnecessary delays. The
abutmens completed aud filled up, all that is
wanting, is some woodwork which, it may be
presumed, is or 1ered, and it ought to be CON-
pleted. The Engine is running daily, and the
deep cuts have been difficult, that now, the
horses who see the Engine try u avoid the
passage.
The Bridge once completed would offer the
only safe, and convenient road, from rich Sec
ton OF country, in which our merchants and cIti-
Zens are all interested, and the inha bitants Of that
part of The town DO not desire TO be any longer
cut off from supplies Of marketing, an incouven.
fence they have experienced since the Rail Road
cut was made through that section of the town.
While we are upon this SUBJECT it may be as
well, also, to notice another point in relation to it,
which is the regulation Of the RATE Of speed at
which Locomotives are permitted to pass through
the corporate limits Of the town. intersected by
streets, all frequented by horses. carriages and
wagons. Men, women and children, from The
country, are exposed to this new danger, as it
may be well called, 10 their not being accustomed
TO it, and all may require protection for life ard
property. 1t is customary to limit the speed of
the cars, by ordering the Locomotives 10 bee de.
,ached outside of towns, and horses to be used to
draw the cars and freight trains through the
towns. But when Locomotives are used, some
regulation of their speed SHOULD surely be estab
lished for the public welfare and convenience.
We do not notice such matters to embarrass,
or interrupt the actions of the Rail Road, but TO
call public attetion 10 subjects which interest all
portions Of this community.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-03-17

modern medical writer has word for parents
who expose their children's limbs to the cold. We
commend the advice TO all who indulge in this
practice 9 | cannot pass without word upon The
barbarous regimen which custom and the ignorant
convictions of many parents have prescribed for
infants and young children. alIude to the prnc'
lice Of haf-dressing children, which is adopted in
almost all weathers, sometimes with a view TO show
off, sometimes, as it is said, 10 invigoraie and
" harden - the child. The continued impression
Of cold thus allowed 10 be made OF the arms,
shoulders, legs, and often bodies, OF young chill
dren, must result, unless the power Of the system
be very great, in gradually establishing congress
tive circulation, that will favor the development
Of ubercles IN the lungs or mesenteric glands, OF
dropsy Of the BRAIN chronic diarrh9a, bronchitis,
catarrah, and so on, to say nothing Of the multi.
tudes Of the little sufferers cut off by Group, and
other acute inhammatons. Parents should know
and not forget that children have less power Of
generating heat than adults ard that consequent
y in cool or cold weather. their bodies and limbs
should receive as careful an development and pro-
lection as those ofgrown persons. liable to the
same degree Of exposure; for more careful The
selfish attention OF the latter TO their own comfort
and health will hardly admit Of"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-03-17

ADVANTAGE OF REPUBLICs.-lt is rather re-
markabIe, says the correspondent Of the Boston
Atlas, that the only governments OF the world
which have an excess OF their receipts over their
receipts over their expenses are republics f: the
United States and Switzerland. SAP. Journal
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-03-17
TERMS:

C;hIFTfON Two DOLLARS q year. II paid in ad
vIIce; Two DoIIAks FIFTY CENTS II payment be de-
tIyed months ard THREE DoIA paid till the
expiration of the
ADYE2TISING-One Spar zig ines under,i first
Insertion ST. and IS for each subsequent insertion
Professional and Business Cars exceeding lines will
be inserted 50 a year, nos exceeding square So
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-03-17

o. w. w. Elms Esq, has kindly placed in
our possession letter from Messrs. Kennedy &
Edwards, of Columbia, relative to the practica.
b'lity of having the stock subscribed for the pur-
pose of constructing Telegraph line from this
place TO Columbia, by which means would be
connected with New Orleans and New York
The utility of Telegraph line to town of as
much importance this, has long been acknowl-
edged. Situated at the terminus of Railroad
connecting with the sea. board in two directions,
we are upon the highway Of nations and the
effect upon produce occasioned by the arrival of
steamers and other causes, should, for the safety
and advantage of both seller and buyer, be imme
di ateIy known. The question is, can we raise
the stock? We think we can. If the Railroad
Company will oubecribo with liberal spirit
Charlotte will raise as much as either Chester
Winnsboro', or Columbia :; or in other words, she
will subscribe third of what remains from the
subscription on the part Of the Railroad Company.
Messrs. Kennedy & Edwards are practical Tele.
graphsts, (having just completed 1900 miles in
Cuba) estimates the cost at about $l2 900. We
suggest that meeting be held and an effort be
made soon convenient, to see what is the
feeling of the community on the subject.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-03-17

CoTToN'-Our Southern cotton planters, we
believe, would find it TO their advantage to use seed
grown in distant localities, such as Georgia see0
exchanged for Mississippi, seed, and vice versa.
In the cultivation OF many other plants this has
been found 10 work advanageously, increasing
both the yield and quality Of the crop.
Scientific 1ntericJR.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-03-17

THE CURRENT OPERATIONS OF THE TREASURY
DEPARTMENT.-Cn yesterday, the 18th OF Feb.
rnary there were Of Treasury Warrants entered
on the books Of the Department.
For the redemption OF stocks, $25,79 90
For the payment Of other Treasury debts, 900 81
For the customs, w. oSo,3o
Covered into the Treasury from Lands, As Of
Covered into the Treasury from miscel-
For the War Department, 10O,3 80
For repaying for the War Department, $50 II
For the Interior Department, 1877 "a
For repaying in the Interior Department, 2, PA So
NUT FOR THE ABOLITIoNIsTs--Yes lerday
morning negro woman named Lefty, who was
emancipated by Mr.. VIM. Moncure, was brought
before the Mayor for remaining in the common.
wealth contrary to law. On being questioned as
to her situation, she stated that she knew she would
have to work for her living, GO where she might
and that rather than go TO free State, she would
prefer being sold into slavery. Indeed, she would
rather have good kind master, such as she had
been accustomed tO-one tho would provide for
her in sickness and in healh-than to become free,
and have to depend entirely on her own resources
for livelihood. Lefty thinks that all negroes are
better off with good masters, than without them.
The case will be examined to-day.
Richmond (Va) Dispatch, llM inst.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-12-12

flew to the helm, and put her back again, and
we passed by in safety
"But are you not tired of that business :"
"Why, didn't want to go out, the last voy
age. | tried to get another captain to take
charge ofm ship. WANTED to stay at home
and get married. But good men IN oar buSi
ness are scarce And had to 60"
But the noble captain seemed ambitious
of higher career. "What should like best
of ALL" said he, " would be, to 60 pripateer-
ing. To command a merchant ship, and to
go numbering along loaded down with freight
that cannot bear. 1t kills me. But give
me well built clipper, with six guns OH a
side, and long Tom in the middle, and a let
ter Of marque to range the ocean, and l
wouldn call the President my brother ~
Such was the substance of Capt. Smiths
story. We allowed him to run on with his
exploits to see what stufa SLAYER was made
of. Was there ever more perverted nature :
Here is man whose boast is in the gigantic
character and the success of his villianes.-
His courage is to show his power over the
weak and de(enceless to crowd hundreds of
human beings into close hold where one
hundred and fifty die in a few weeks; and his
greatest eXultation to have deied the laws of
the whole civilized world But the most i'm
portant reflection is on the weakness and neg
ligence which permits this traffic 10 go on UNI
checked. Ne1o- York the chief port IN the
toorld far the sl0re-trade Thirty five slavers
a year sailing down our bay Is this true :
If so, why are not these vessels searched and
seized On whom rests the blame? Do OF
ticers of Government connive at the traffice
Or are they so blind as not to see what passes
under their eyes Or are they too weak or
too mdolent to enforce their country justice?
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-12-12

A Coon SHoT.-As John w. Lincoln of
Northboro, was hunting in the woods
for cartridges on the 10th of November
ult,, he struck the trail of deer which he
followed for about a mile. While prospect.
irg amongst the shrub of clearing he heard
the yelp of his dog, and looking up saw
splendid grey doe come bounding towards
him. He Immediately sighted and drew on
the game. With one bound into the air, and
short, irregular stagger forward, the quarry
fell dead. Mr.. Lincoln, with the aid of
friend, dragged his spoil to a sleigh and car
ried It home. The weight of the vension was
about 800 pounds We have had proof posi-
tive of its excellence when subjected to the
process of cooking. The animal was killed
with a common charge of partridge shot,
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-12-12
Abraham ]. Alderman was arrested in

Abraham J. Alderman was arrested in
New York, on Saturday, on charge of hav.
ing robbed the Ohio Life and Trust Company,
in whose employ he was, by abstracting a
draft for five thousand dollars, drawn by
the Preble Co. Bank, Ohio, and instead of
being marked "canceled' by Ackerman, was
concealed and presented two days after for
payment again, by an individual named
Marks, who is apparently an accomplice, and
who was also arrested. Both are quite young
men.
Nearly 30, 600 Tartars, in the Crimea.
have made their submission to the allies. and
requested permission to settle as colonists in
Turkey, and promise had been made to them
that they should be transported to the prov
ince OF Broussa, or to the vicinity of Sinope,
seaport of Asia Minor. Tartars to the mum
Der OF 1000 have been employed IN construct
ing the entertainments of the allies about Sc
bastopol, at one franc per day.
The New Brunswick IN. J.) News
says that Patrick Little. formerly a poor
drunken stage driver, who killed Nathaniel
Sisco, of Bloomingdale, Passac county, in
January 1854, and for whom Gov. Price offer
ed reward of S400, has turned up in Cali
fornia, where he had altered his name, and
fortune Of over one hundred thousand dol
lars.
Madame Jenny Lind GoIdschmidt has
been compelled again to contradict rumors of
domestic infelicities. She represents her hus-
band to be ga model of conjugal attachment
and affection" She had been compelled to
leave he husband and child at Dresden, while
she went to Stockholm to attend to important
affairs of her family hence this new scandal.
The Ohio river at Wheeling, Va, is
partly frozen over, but u resumption Of nayi-
cation is expected shortly.
Henry LOOMS, the man who was in
jured few days since, by the explosion of
boiler, at Chicopee, died ON Friday. He leaves
wife, but no children.
At Rondout, N. ", on the 9th inst,
Charles and Michael Wbalen, brothers and
Irish, had quarrel, when the latter seized
loaded rifle and blew out the others brains.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-12-12
The Shave Trade in New York.
| From The Eyange!ist.l

1t has often been said that the slave tradt
was still carried on from New York, but
the charge has been of vague and gener,
character, it has attracted little attention. "
are beginning to get light ON the matter
There are now lying in the Tombs i'll this eli
a man who has been tried and found guilty
being engaged in the slave trade. This is sal
to be the first conviction ever obtained undt
the law by which it was made piracy. III
testimony in the case was ampf. And thong
he protests against his condemnation, on til
ground that he is foreigner, and not amen.
able to the laws of the United States, he does
not deny the fact of his share in the business.
He speaks of it freely, and relates with uncon-
cealed exultation the particulars of his wild
and desperate career.
We have CHANGED to see and talk with this
noted captain in his prison. What he told us
was not communicated in confidence, for he
never saw us before, and did not know who
we were. He spoke to us as an entire stran-
ger. All our conversation was through the
grated door of his coll. We made no attempt
to gain his confidence, or to draw out the Sc.
cret history of his life. He told his own story,
not like criminal making a confession, but
rather with the freedom and pride of an old
soldier relating his battles. Nor did he init
mate wish that what we said should be kept
private. Indeed, he had boosted to others of
his deeds on the African coast. His disclos.
ures, therefore, are public property. Some Of
these are so curious as to be worth making
known. Whether he tells the truth, the world
must judge. 1t is not very probable that II
man would make up a story which implicated
him in capital crime. Besides, his account
is consistent with itself it agrees with what
was proved on the trisl, and with the descrip
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-12-12
LOCAL NEWS.


The Guam OF LIBERTY.-Last night, at
half past 9 o'clock, about sixty men, not in
uniform, but armed with guns and bayonets
and carrying the American flag. marched out
of the Central Exchange, preceded by drum
nd fife, and marched to the residence of Geo.
w. Richardson, Esq, Mayor elect, on Elm
street. Colonel Richardson came to the door
and briefly expressed his thanks for the hon
or conferred on him, by his triumphant cleo
ton to the Mayoralty. He hoped to discharge
the duties of that Office as faithfully as the con-
fdence reposed in hims,deserved he should.
The party then fired salute-gave g three
cheers for the next Mayor of the city of Wor-
cester and then marched back to their
quarters in the Exchange.
We were informed that they call themselves
the 4" Guard of Liberty" They were com
manded by Captain Styles, who, we believe,
now holds regular command in the State
Militia,
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-12-12
RAILROAD AccrDnxr.-The freight tt

RAILROAD AccIDESr.-The freight train
Railroad, ran off the track at a quarter past
O'Clock last Saturday evening, between two
and three miles East of Norwich. The engine
was smashed, five freight cars thrown into
the river, and VIM. Brown, the engineer, was
severely injured. Two clerks and about twen-
ty hands of the steamer Worcester, were on
the train, one of whom had leg broken. lie
was named Jas. Wass. Another, Samuel
James, was thrown so feet into the river, but
escaped without injury.