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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-11-24

DON'T STAY LoNG.-'Don't STAY lon, /,
said young wife tcnderly, in our nt 1o'"uS0aOd
evening, as her husband was PREPARING OOe
The words themselves were insigni6csr, g0oV
look of melting fondness with which ~. OG&e
accompanied spoke volumes. told ali ny H.n
of her woman's love-of her happiness sI' NAoA
her husband-of her grief when The Ell viii
his smile, the source of all her JOY, beamssaS d
upon her.
Don't stay long, husband and faDc;.,,
the loving, gentle wife, sitting alone, anyia'N'
counting The moments of her husbands S1'
every few minutes running to the door 10 ses 20
were in sight, and finding that he was moi, ,boaH
/ could hear her exclaimiRg in DISAPPOINTED
not yet, not yet
Don't stay long, husband and again Ib,n,
| could SEQ the young vile, rocking herself ~
great armchair, and weeping as though he,LS
ing heart would break, as her thoughtless u. w.
and master prolonged his stay wearisome lesr,
of time.
o, we that have wives who say Don't STAY E,.,
when you go forth, think OF them kindly when -
are mingling in the busy hive OF life, and Try, h.
a little, to make their homes and hearts ham, Inn,
for they are gems too seldom found, and when ~
too seldom replaced-you cannot find amid 4,
pleasures Of the world, the peace and Joy lhs +,
quiet home, blessed with such a womaus presp,.
will afford.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-11-24

We never could understand how people Can .,
a taste Of opium fastened on them. We uiet
small quantity oil it the other day for pain,
ternally." We were ordered 10 take two piN,
day for four days. The first dose was resIy d.
Iicious. 1t gave us pink. Hinged sleep, Ried
the brim with girls made of rose leaves Wen
dulged in dreams Of the most oriental order h
one Of them we had a molher.oi- peal hands,
with golden runners. With this we glided dow
a rainbow made of ice cream, and brought I'D
a terrace, the supports of which were great sps
Of emerald, The second night things began
change. About the supports of the terrace an
condas began to appear, while in the distance i,
lot Of green monkeys, with their talls burnt a.
were quarrelIing about the Propricty of making,
pin-cushion of Us. Fhe third evening matlB
grew appalling. The terrace had gone, and y
had the rainbow and the girls made Of rose leaves
and in their stead we had bed filled with .atla
snakes, and on the head board four grizzly besr
pulling at hawser, one end Of which was lasene
10 our neck and the other TO an iceberg Tia
mon should use opium for day does not sR12sz
US in the least that they should do so, however,
for month seems really wonderful RATHER than
become a confirmed opium eater we would throw
ourselves INTO Ktna. We can imagine NOTHING
more terrible.-Ncq0 York Dmchman.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-11-24
Would Rather be Inn Slavery,

10 the Police Court yesterday, coIored man
named John Stewart was arralgned on charge oil
stealing quantity of clothing from an elderly
colored woman. Stewart plead guilty, and offer
ed in mitigation that he was out of funds and food
and had taken this course to provide himself with
the necessaries Of lie. He stated to the Court
that short time since he a slave in Raleigh,
North Carolina, and upon being Informed of the
kind treatment he would receive from the Adolf.
fonists in the North if he could become free
man, he concluded 10 purchase HIMSELF and did
so at a cost OF 5000. He left his master and
came 10 Ohio 81 Since came here" continued
Stewart, g have been kicked about and abused
by all classes OF white men. Can't get work from
no one, and 10 borrow money TO get bread with,
that is out of the question. | wish were a slave
again. did great deal better there than ever
did here" Here the defendant took his seat TO
await the sentence of the Court which was to be
sent TO the chain gang at hard labor for one month
and pay the cost of prosecution. Stewart said he
did not mind the hard labor, and was thankful for
the prospect Of getting something TO eat IN Jail.
lie declared that as soon as he got out, he would
60 South and become slave again-Cincinuati
Gazette.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-11-24

Mrs. PARrINGroN on FERRIES AND Guns
So you have come 10 reside in Chelsa, Mrs. Par.
ungton 2 said the squire, as no looked at the old
lady over the top OF his Specs tho boat. How
do you like the ierry?' She smiled upon the
squire, and replied, should like the ferry good
deal better fit didn't 90 by water She was here
attracted by The battery at the navy yard, and
asked the squire il those guns were tropics ofIhc
revolution She was answered satisfactorily on
this point, while Ike sat STAT near by her side
making up faces at boy in loa! that was pas
sing nj The time IhSt.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-11-24

HAVING A TRADE.-By all means have trade
Do not go up and down The world, and find nol
ing you can put your hand TO. You may moi a.
ways be as prosperous as you are now lhat
heaven we live in no land Of primogeniture, ben
ditary succession. Each man is morally Loull
TO labor. Have something you can turn your CO.
ergies TO when times pinch-have a trade, we n
peat. Educate your hands ; it will be an ever
lasting resource. We never knew a man pio
with good trade, failed of getting good Isu
and much more with right application. VIA
though you are going to college, or into proi>
eion ? The case lie not altered you need ur
as much. Ii will come IN play every day in you
life. Discipline of the hand should always
before thai of the head. We never knew CO.
lege boy that wash better for substantial rA
He always graduates with the highest honors. d
Is sure to be scholar. The fact is, he know
how to work-to conquer. He but transfers hin
self from the shop 10 the study. Young mand
eide at once 10 learn trade, apply yourself va
all your mind and heart, and be its mastrr aHi
you are not obliged to work at it, you have II
by SO much, and such kind Of wealth can new
be taken from you.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-11-24
The Eiliibg5stering SchOOReFs at
HEREHna

The Havana correspondent Of the Charleston
Courier thus aIludes to the reported seizure of
two suspected fillibustering schoonefs by the au-
thorities Of Cuba:
HAVANA, Nov. 10.
We have been IN a state of lerment we're for the
past few days consequent upon the intelligence Of
The sez ure OF two American schooners at Bara
Goa, they, as is reported, having several cases oil
muskels and ammunition in their holds. The
crews, captains, supercargoes, and indeed all par
ties concerned in these schooners understood
TO be in prison. The Segunda Capo, (second in
command, General Manzano, departed last even.
ing in a man. of.War steamer for Baracoa to in
Yuiro iutu tins al1uir. Rumor says that 800 men
were landed from these two schonners, bu. this
requires confirmation.
We have also intelligence Of popu lar ouburst
at Puerto Principle, but no details as yei have
leaked out.
The commencement OF tho destruction of the
walls surrounding this city is to commence posi-
lively on the 9th inst.
Col. Robertson, the Acting United States Con-
sui here, understand, dined with the Captain
General the evening before last, whilst last, even
ing the British and French Consul General, the
Dutch, Austrian and Swedish Consu!s also had
that honor.
| have this moment received information from
source upon which believe reliance may be
placed, that there have been several arrests at
Baracoa of parties pardoned by the late Captain
General, and who it is alleged, are implicated
in the Introduction of arms in two Anne rican
schOoners
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-11-24

The Suicide Of North, the Author.-We stated
yesterday Mr. VIM. North, the author, had com.
mitted suicide in New York on Tuesday, by tax.
ing poison. Il seems that Mr. North had intend
ed for some time TO commit suicide, in consequence
of Pecuniary embarrassments. He left on his ia.
Bile letters addressed to Charles Dickens and to
many other literary men aud publishers. An un.
sealed envelope containing II cents, endorsed as
follows, was also found ON his table: The re.
mains oil my fortune and labors for ten years.
On another paper was found the following cad
dltional sentence to the Infinite Republic: Five
more years have elapsed-I haye entered my thir-
neth year | have not changed an opinion ex.
pressed in tina, book On Monday he visited
some of his friends and bid them farewell, telling
them at The time he was going on long journey,
and should never them again.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-11-24

% The Legislature met on Monday-the De-
mocrats have % majority join, ballot, and con-
scquentiy will elect the presiding officers of men
of their own party. Both Houses we presume
organized on Monday-we as yet have heard
nothing from the Capital. By our next issue we
will be able to state who the Speakers, the
heads of important Committees, &c. We will
have correspondent in Raleigh. who will assis,
us in keeping our readers fully advised of every
measure of importance that takes place. 1t will
be most important and exciting session-no.
only impOrtantto the future predominance of the
Democratic party, but its action will be felt for
veal or woe by the State for a grea, while to
come.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-11-24
RELIGION OF THE AMERICAN PREsIpENrs.-

RELIGION OF THE AMERICAN PRESIDENTS
The religious belief OF The fourteen persons who
have filled the Presidential chair in ,he United
States, as indicated by the attendance upon pub
lie worship is stated, be summed up as follows:
Washington, Madison, Monroe Harrison. TYLER
and Taylor, were Episcopalians.; jefferson, John
Adams, John Quincy Adams, and Fillmore were
UnItarians; jackson and Polk were Prcsbyterians :;
Mr.. Van Buren, of the Dutch Reform Church
and President Pierce is Trniarian Congrega-
tiuu3list.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-11-24
Agricultural SOcEcfy.

The regular annual meeting of the Meckien-
burg Agricultural Society was held on Thursday,
Odd inst, in The Court House.
The President being absent, A. b. DAVIDSON,
LIST Vice President, took the Chair and called the
meeting TO order.
The Secretary proceeded 10 call The rolls, where
upon it was ascertained that quorum was in at
tendance. The proceedings oil the last meeting
were read. The Society then proceeded 10 elect
officers for the ensuing year, which resulted as
follows:
ANDREW SPRINGS, President
A. B. DAVIDSON and c. T.. ALEXANDER, Vice
Presidents.
r. P. WAR1NG, Recording, and A. c. WILL
HANSON, Corresponding Secretary.
BENZ. Morrow, Treasurer.
The following gentlemen were appointed COM
mitteo to make out list OF premiums to DC award
ed at the Annual Fair, to be held at some time to
be designated in the future B Morrow, William
son Wallace, B. W. Alexander, DR.. J. W. Ross
and Cyrus Williamson.
A motion was made by E. C. Davidson, Esq,
that the next meeting Of the Society be held III
the country, which, after discussion, was lost.
On motion, A. c. williamson, Leroy Springs
and r. P. Warning were appointed committee, to
request J. w. Osborne, Esq, TO address the So
ce,y at its next meeling-and in case he should
be unable to do SO, that Z. G. Davidson, Esq, be
appointed alternate.
The Society adjourned to meet on the 3rd
Thursday in February.
A. b. DAVIDSON President.
R. p. WARING, Secretary.
Telegram for the South Caro.nan.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-11-24

CLARK MILLs.-We regret to find the suboin.
ed paragraph in the Washington Union of Satur.
day:
6 We are panied to hear that the establishment,
.: this disngush he'd artist has been visited with
calamity by which he suffers severe pecuniary loss
and which will delay the completion of the great
works which he had commemorative equestrian
statue of Washington and Jackson. Yesterday
afternoon whilst his furnace was in full blast. the
roof, from some unexplained cause, took fire, and
Notwithstanding great efforts made to save the
model OF the statue Of General Jackson and the bull
ding they were in incredibly short time DESTROY
ed by the flames. Several castings of the tatue had
been taken and placed outside of the foundry. and
were saved. The loss sustained by this fire is est.
mated a, six to ten thousand dollars, and the des.
truction ofthe model for the statue is particularly 10
be regretted, as it cannot be reproduced but with
great labor and heavy expense, There was no in.
surance on the property
We give place to this intelligence with sincere
regret but, knowing the indomi.abIe energy Of
MIR Mills as we do, do not entertain a doph,
that he Will arise Ike The tabled bird Of antiouitv
and pursue his business with renewed eneroy ana
success lie has been tried in the furnace re fiji
ton, but ultimately he will come on, upscr,hcd ,,
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-11-24
CHARLOTTE
FRIDAY MORNING, November "a, 1854
FRIDAY MORNING, Nov.

FRIDAY MORNING, Nov. II.
CorroN-Good deal coming in; q slight decline,
extremes range from to 81.
CoRN-We notice no change; price IS.
FLoUR-S,iIl rates high, and but little coming
in; price ss4 per barrel, best quality.
MEAL-75c., and scarce.
PEAs-60c., and in demand.
RYE-In demand at Soc.
WHEAT-Sl, 80, and in demand.
BAcoN-Scarce Hog round l27 10 lac.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-11-24
MARRIAGES.

Married in Wilmington. on Monday @ opgSi
the 9th inst., by the Rev. DR.. Drane, RUDD
STRANGE, and Miss CLARKE, daug""
DR.. Thomas Fl. Wright, Of Wilmington
Married, in Concord, N. c., on the lSn n
by Al. Yorke, Esq, Mr.. B. Fl. CAPE I'm KS
of Charlotte, to Miss ELIZABETH ANN -
LER, of The former place. nN
Married, on Thursday evening, 9Th Now
by Rev. w. G. Clark, of the NJ. E. Chnr'III. Nc
EMERSON BROOM, of Monroe, to Miss '''
REA, of Union county, N. G.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-11-24

EPISCOPAL VIsITAT1oN.--The Ri. Rev. Bishop
Atkinson Of this Docess will visit this Parish soon
for the purpose Of administering the Apostolic rite
Of Confirmation to such persons as are prepared
to receive it.
The Bishop will Of course preach at ii o'clock
on the occasion; and we doubt not il the weather
is favorable, there will be numerous congregn
talon present. Bishop Atkinson is powerful and
impressive Pulpit Orator, and an eflicient and po
pular Diocesan. He has secured, during the short
period he has been officiating as the Bishop of
North Carolina, the confidence and love of the
tire Church in the State, we'll as the esteem of
all who enjoy the pleasure Of his acquaintance.
We are pleased to learn that the Episcopal
Church in this place is increasing under the rector
ship OF the Rev. Mr.. Smith, and that the Church
Edfce will soon be enlarged TO
modate the large congregation that attended its
services.
1t is known, we presume, 10 our readers that
the next Episcopal Convention will be held in
this place.--Wnremton Neacs.
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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-11-24

e. The following is extract of lie tier to
a gentleman in this place, dated
"MARs BLUFF, Nov. %, 1854.
Just after left home this morning my stables
and barn took fire and were burnt up, with pair
of Carriage horses and about 500 bushels of corn
Yours Very truly,
w. w. HARLLEE"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-11-24
". c. legislature.

u We learn from the Raleigh correspondence
of the Wilmington Herald, that in the Senate
Warren Winslow, Of Cumberland, was chosen
Speaker; and in the House, S. p Hill, of Cas-
we'll, both Democrats. Both Houses organized
Monday morning.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-11-24
DEATHS.

Died in marlborough, on the 9Th 'n HoGGA A.
an illness of eleven days, N. u: po Socppst
Esq. in the 49th year Of his age. The o' Govt
was for many years Clerk Of Arson CouH'
and had large circle OF friends. MS
Died. IN :his town, on the 22d In'"'
t. WEARN, aged about % years
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-11-24

Master Robinson, son Of one Of the ProPHe~,,
Of the menagerie and circus, while performing
the ring at Cincinattl, few night ago, acc0'T
ally fell against the lions cage, and before =
could be rescued, the lioness seized him D
head and mangIed him most d:eadGulIy. fT %
naely. his skull was uninjured, and when Y
heard from he was in a fair way Of recovery
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-11-24
TELEGRAPH for the South Caroiinian.
IMPORTANT from WASHINGTON.
WASHINGTON, Nov. 81, l85

w 1NUF' 1OOF'
Ii is stated here that on the 1st of January an
entire change will be made In the Cabinet and in
the Foreign Appointments. Messrs. Guthrie and
Campbell will be dismissed, and Mr.. Marcy will
take the mission TO England Mr.. Gushing will
take the State Department; Mr.. Dobbin the
Treasury; Mr.. Mason the Navy; and Mr..
Breckenridge will fill the post OF Attorney Gen
eral.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-11-24

The North Carolina Railroad is comPIeeopt1G
Goldsborough to whiting about three miles %~
place, and west some fifteen or eighteen mllsh
We learn that trains are now running Cd w.
lines for conveying members of the LeGl''''
and others to the city.-Raleigh Re2'Se"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-11-24

WALKING ON RED IIor IRON PLArEs.-Ph
Pepper recently delivered lecture in The l"F
technIc institute, London, before a large audiHa
Of mechanics, in which he remarked that The "
ting of the Thames on fire was no longer joE
but reality. By dashng small bottle Of sd.
phuric ether with afew particles Of metal poa"'
um into fiat cistern, a bright flame was produced
which illuminated the whole place. He heAha
down four plates of red hot iron on four backs
and one Of his attendants walked over them bare
foot, without any injury. By wet'ng his fagn
in ammonia, the Professor dipped them into a cru
bic of melted lead, and let the metal run oFm@
shape Of bullets into-a shallow cisern Of walet
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-11-24

THE REASON WuY.-' Sonny, do you love I"
any?
ooh don't | though 2
What for!
Because you always bring me candy WIFI
you come 10 see Sissy Jane. Give me 500
moren
And what does Jane like me FORT
ooh, because you take her to the theatre o.
give her so many nice things. She says as ~
as you are fool enou III TO fetch her sha"I'
bonnets she won't sack you nohow-now g"N
some more candy'
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-11-24

TEXAS PACIFIC RAILRoAD.-Later news from
Texas shows a screw loose in the machinery of
Messrs. R. j. Walker and I. Butler Kings mag.
niicent railroad enterprise. A Galveston paper
says:
" We learn from an extra issued on the 3Oth
ultimo, from the Office Of the Austin Times, that
the stock offered as deposit by Walker, King &
Co., has been refused by the Governor. Here
then is another splendid humbug and failure
The eyes OF the people will soon be opened to the
fact, that all schemes by corporators and specuIa.
tors TO build roads are but the merest bubbles, as
it were, which will not fail to burst whenever
touched. What comes next? Will Messrs King,
Walker and associates attempt TO do as we sug-
gested, and will our Legislators permit themselves
to be organized into party to maintain the ques-
tion that this stock thus refused is a compliance
with the contract for depositing $500, OO07 %
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-11-24

WILMINeToN AND RALEIGH RAILROAD COMPANY.
The annual meeting of this company was held
at Wilmington, North Carolina, on Thursday
The Joarnal says:
From the report OF the president and directors,
we learn that the gross receipts Of the company
for the past year have been $482, $50 62 expen-
ditures $29l,2 73-.net profits $I91,559 SO;
from which deduct in interest and exchange, $685.
697 -, and there is left as net profits to stockhol
dcrs, 3i27 962 II. The liabilities of the COM
pany on the Isl Of October 81 ,G52, 07O IL
The Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, Ohio) 1853-1861, 1854-09-30
NEW AND CHEAP GOODS.
G. & ]. POWERS

. Il
UAVE just returned from New York and are now
4 opening at the old stand of GEORGE Powers
on Front street.
4 large and well selected assortment of
Staple and Fancy Dry Goods,
Consisting in part of Wool and Cotton Goods of all
kinds; Groceries, Hardware, Crockery. Boots and
Shoes, School Books and Stationery. Nails Glass
Shoyels, Spades Chains, &C.; Hats, Caps, Bonnets
Ready Made Clothing-in fine, complete variety
of articles usually found in retailstore, and which
will be offered at unusually low prices for Cash or
Produce. Allpersons desirous of purchasing Goods
will find it to their advantage to call and examine
our stock before purchasing elsewhere.
We wish it to be distinctly understood that for
cash or merchantable produce we aeW not be IN
dersoid by any other establishment in the place in
Goods of the same quality. We will at all times
pay the highest market price in Cash for Wheat
Grass Seed, Pork, &c, and will also receive in ex-
change for Goods Produce of almost every kind, and
cash will not be refused, but received with joyful
hearts and pleasant looks. November l, 1853
GEO. POWERS,
42tf JOHN POWERS.
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THE PERRYSBURG JOURNAL
is IsPUBLIsHED EVERY SATURDAY BY
SILMON CLARK.

The price of this paper is Sl.50-IN AD-
VANCE. If payment be delayed six months,
% cents will be added; if it be delayed till
the end Of the year, 50 cents additional will
be charged, INVARIABLY.
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Farmers, Look Here.

He manufactures Bats. Post's ) sCULTIVATOR..
a new article patented April 9Th, 1852. to which he
would call the attention of agriculturists A. a la
borsaymg machine, it is capable of doing double
the amount of work of any ordinary Guilt, alto -
This implement has two long shares. one or each
side constructed of steel and fastened ON the mould
boards IN such manner to move the ent !. sur
face Of the ground thereby cutting all 70, Us and
weeds that come in contact with the shares " whith
may be graduated by the cleyy to run from Two g.
SIX inches in depth.
The three small plows attached to the shares ar
swer the same purpose Of the common tooth cult.
vatOr. and in addition to the shares and plovS Is a
metallic blade rake attached To- the rear Of the Gull
tivator, which serves to cut and break up the sod
and hard Jumps, leaving the earth in fine and rul-
veri2ed condition The effectiveness Of this cutiya
tor renders second hoeiug unnecessary which j, q
saving OF time and labor
Mr.. Perrin also manufactures larger sized ma
chine, constructed upon the same principle as the
above, hut with larger shares. and containing ~
small pl"ws IN addition to the corn cultiyator which
Is designed to put IN grain. and working uuou sum
mer mIlows. They are Heht and Of ahyo5is roL-
strUciioH. rsadiiy haaaied qud Of eqyy drg,~I,
This CrLrIyNroE Obtained the first premium ,t
the Ohio State Fair held at Clereoqd in Sept 1872
shop on Front-st.. Perrysburg Uhio.--Iltf