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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-10-06
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know the domestic relation al ALL All the mis-
sonary enterprises, all the hospitals and aims
houses in the world are hardly such blessing to
mankind as free trade in slaves would be TO
Africa. <<~@l
As for "Abolition,, it is time to have done with
that nonsense. The examples OF sudden abolltions
and emancipaions which the world has seen are
not encouraging; and perhaps we look on the idea
with the greater abhorrence inasmuch as the first
notable example Of abolitionism occurred in. Ire
land-not wilhthe best results IN the world. The
Anglo Saxons of Eng land, it is we'll known, were
great breeders aud merchants of slaves and Pope
Gregory the Fret, as he taking walk one
morning in the slave market Of Rome, greately
admired the fair. haired youths from that distant
island; but even ages after they had become
Christians, this great Anglo Saxon race regularly
sold their children; and Lhe Irish seem to have
been their best customers. The Irish chiefs liked
falr.hared handmaidens; and 10 the lists OF tributes
payable BY minor ehieltnns to the kings, we al
most uniformly find so many "tall, lair women,
or so many s'youlhs " no knew no Gaelic" Seyer
says, lHistory OF Bristol J 'ssIaves were exported
from England in such numbers, that it seems TO
have beeu the fashion among the people of property
in Ireland and other neighboEing countries to be
attended by English slaves"
William Of MaIriesbury, another English au-
thoriy, describes the young slaves standing, tied
together by ropes on the quays of Bristol, waiting
shipment TO Ireland and GraId, Bishop of St.
Dasd's, another Engshman, tells US ''that the
English were accustomed, through common vice
Of the nation, to expose their children for sale;
and even before they were pressed by want or dis
tress, to sell their and kInsmen to the
Irish" Thus it befel that when the Normans,
after conGuering England, invaded Ireland towards
the end OF the twelfth century, there was large
population of Anglo-Saxon slaves grinding corn
and weaving wool for the Irish.
Then came the foolish synod of Armagh, con.
veaes in 1850, to take counsel on the perIous
state OF the country invaded by these Normans.
BY some strange logic it was Inferred that the
invasion Of Nermans from England was judg.
ment upon the Irish for buying Anglo-Saxon
slaves; and so the foolish synod "unanimously
decreed and ordered, that all the English through,
ont the Island, who were in state Of slavery,
shonld be restored 20 their former freedom. -
(GiraIdus Cambrensis, Hibernaa Eapug. lib. l.)
or course they Joined the invaders, and helped TO
cut the thfoats Of their former masters. There is
no transaction in all Irish history which we
look with greater dislike, and contempt Than this
characteristic example of balmy benevolism on the
par, of the clergy at Armagh
The C,ttsen, (John Mstche1's r'aper.)
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-10-06

| First among these sweet flowers of our literary
! spring time let the literature Tor children be
named. What moral the mere name conveys
| The idea of books for children, written to meet
their capacity and suit their natures, is familiar
idea TO US but less than century since it as a
novelty, charming lrorn its motives, but uncertain
of acceptance. Poetry sang its songs for them
and every mother that had heard of Watts,
caught his sweet strains, and 5reathed them gently
| forth with the sacred words of Our Father who
art in Heaven" Then came short and humble
stories-rose leaves with dew drops. And then
books, and finally magazines and papers-aII for
the children. How complete is the provision
now No literature is SO lGl and perfect. Its
aim indeed, is not wide, Its means vast; but
taking lis scope and purpose, we can find nothing
better fuller done. Sometimes there are lniu-
dcious tales-frightful thngs-that come back in
cradle dreams and work up the black midnight
into horrd phantoms; but bad books there are
none.
But not alone for children is literature dischar.
ging lis offices. Manifold is its work and multi
piled its instruments. Here are the insane with
their literarure-lhe blind with their printing
presses Victims of misfortune but sacred to
Providence, they engage the symPathses Of be.
ncvoent minds, and mercy reaches, them through
human hands. The sentiment of spirit, immortal
spirit, is uppermost in every kind of movement,
and while physical nature in their cases is cared
Tor, Inc nlgnPr ana nODler sell Is yeI more ten
derly rega rded. What a comfort for their weary
hours! What joy in this long, deep, silent sor-
row Earth can DO but lille for them, but how
watchru is Heaven The most beautiful things
of earth are always connected with Heaven in
some way or other. Had sky, where
would be the dew-the gorgeous cloud-the token
rainbow? 1t requires a armament, with stars
and sun, TO give US these; and SO, if we had no
Christianity, the afflicted children Of life would
Ianguish on in bitter loneliness, and share only
the companionship Of grief.
A few more ascending steps in the scale of in.
telectuai benefcence, and we see the poor brought
within the reach of literature. Not the parish
visitor the womanIy angel Of tenderness alone
visits their Iowly roofs. Wisdom and consolation
60 forth, hand in hand, to seek them, and with
words of chosen love they eheered IN the
midst Of toll and privation.( They taught to
rise-to gain strength by reconciliation with Prov
idence, and divine panopIy is furnished them
with which the battle Of the world may be fought
bravely and well. And thus it appears that there
is principle of extension in all goodness. None
can confne ii within narrow boundaries. Spread
abroad, it must-be by the laws of its own nature,
exaling. purifying and blessing all.--N Y Times.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-10-06
The Cash EVsfeRHn,

Greenville District, and our up. country gener:
av, is laboring under one~of the greatest curses
which man was ever heir n, IN, The shape of the
present credit system. 1t ruins public confidence
in almost every transaction. For instance, a
store account is allowed TO accumulate. The
store keeper must have an interest upon the mo-
ney thus kept out Of his hands, aud the rate is
usually left TO himself with the permission to
" charge it," he usually, and perhaps rightfulIy,
makes 1t usurious rather than legal interest,"
When, therefore, pay day comes, and the account
is Inspected the purchaser finds this addition end
Immediately he feels that others have paid less for
the same article, and therefore he considers him.
self wronged. Having taken this impression, he
loses confidence in the dealer, and, conceving
that the first breach Of trust being made by the
opposite party, he has the right TO relaliate. He
lmmedlateiy in7ens some way TO satisfy his cred
itor by which he will lose as little as possible.
This frequently ends ia the creditor returning the
compliment and losing confidence 10 him. This
loss communicates itself from man TO another,
until confidence is abused that dollar in the
pocket will be regarded of more value than five
in an account upon our neighbors. What is the
Consequence? The moneved man is afraid 10
invest his funds, and public enterprise thereby
receives a check.
If such an extreme case does not happen, there
must always be comparative loss. The mer-
chant must be kept out Of the Of his money,
per~c every year; and frequently this money
is detained year after year, until finally of the
parties die. and their executor has to settle his
accounts. Heirs stand by gaping in lazy expec-
tatIon for the reyerson OF handsome estate
which viii them from labor. They see the
vast amount Of property which the deceased bad
gatEered about him, and they expect from it
propor'ionabe dividend, but when the accounts
rendered in, the estate is either all swallowed
up, or but small portion is left. During his life.
time, the deceased, not spending any money at
the time, was naturally mproyident of his exprn-
Gltures. and laid ou, much more than he would
have done had he paId ;he hard cash right down
when he purchased the articles. Thus his heirs, |
who, perhaps, have been brought up in idIeness, |
are disappointed and compelled 10 work against
their will.
Now, we have no objection to heavy notes,
when one cannot gather up the cash at a moment
for these notes usually negotiable, and there
70 re just the same as so much cash. But the oh. |
jections which have urged, will apply to he
small credit system of accounts, which much
trouble all parties to transaction, ana which
frequently occasion so much chaffering and quar-
reng. In other words, the consumer should al
ways pay cash, whether il, be dry goods, groce.
ries, law papers, doctors advice 'sea0sOapers.
Greenrilie Mountoineey.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-10-06
Meeting of th. Directory.

The Directors of the North Carolina Rnifrosd
met in this place on Wednesday the 2Oth instant.
John NJ Morehead, President, and Francis Fries,
Caleb Phier, Jno. Berry Samuel Hargrave, Chas.
Fisher and Robert P. Dick, were present We
learn that the Board appointed agents at such
places will be required for running the Cars on
the road before their meeting, which will be
in Raleigh the 18Th OF December next. The
places at which agents were appointed are Char.
Iotte, Harrisburg and Concord on the western end
of the road. and Godboro', Whitleys Smilhfeld.
Sallngs and Raleigh the east. The salares
Of these officers fixed at sums ranging from
$3.50 10 $GCO. The President was authorized to
contract with The Post Office Depa artment for car
ryng the mails such portions of the road
are completed provided 800 per mile be allowed
Tor this service, and the comPany's own schedule
fix the time OF running. tariff Of freights, and
General Rules and Regulations for the Company
were adopted, and number Of copies ordered to
be printed in pamphlet form. About 5 cents per
mile was fixed the prIce for carrying passen.
gers.
1t is a gratifying commencement in our Rail
10 defy the tyranny of fashion and adopt the En-.
gsh word g station - as n substitute for the
French " Depot I" generally in use. This is
not only appropriate for other reasons not neces.
sary name, but it will save many who feel
deep interest in the road, and perhaps assisted by
their means and abor to bulli it, from the uupIea-
SAINT operation of being criticised while they are
green in Railroad techniraIItios, by their friends
who have travelled more studied French.
Greensboro Patriot, 2sLh alt. .
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-10-06
Cheese as a Disester.

Asa digeser as some not inapproprately call
it, cheese-ihat which is decayed and mouIdy be-
ing preferred by connoisseurs-is then eaten afer
dinner. The action which experience seems to
have proven it TO possess, in aiding the digestion
Of what has previously been eaten, is both curious
and interesting, and has had some light thrown
upon it by recent chemical research. When the
curd of milk is xposd to the air 10 a moist state
for few days, at moderate Temperature, It be.
gins to gradually decay. TO emit disagreeobIe
odor, and TO lerment. When in this state il pos
sesses the property, in certain circumstances. Of
inducing species Of chemical change and fer
mentat;on in other moist substances with which it
is mixed, or is brought into contact Ii acts after
the same manner our leaven does when mixed
with sweet dough.
Now, old and partially decayed cheese acts in
q similar way when introduced into the stomach.
Il causes chemical changes gradually to com.
mence among the particles Of food which has pre-.
viously been eaten and this facilitates the disso.
luton which necessarily produces digestion. II
is only some kinds Of cheese, however, which
will effect this purpose. Those are generally con.
sdered the best in which some kind OF cheese
mould has established ITSELF Hence, the bare eat
ing OF morsel Of cheese alter dinner does not
promote digestion. ftoo new, or Of improper
quality, it will only add to the quantity of food
with which the stomach is already overloaded,
and will have to await its turn for digestion by the
ordinary Progress.-CHensistry Of Life.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-10-06

GooD CHANcE.-A lady advestrsng for
husband in the Waler-Cnre Journal gives The fol.
lowing description of herself She certainly has
some fine "poinis:'
81 am ulst twenty, but will moi marry before
am TWO years older. | am graduate of the
Marietta Seminary. can do, and love 10 do, all
manner Of house.werk, from making pies and
bread TO washing shirts | can do all kinds of
sewing, from embroidery 10 Iinsey pautaloonsS
can skate, ride, dance, sing, play the piano or
spinning wheel, or anything that may reasonably
be expected of my sex. If required, can act The
part of a Ounce society OF the ''upper ten," or
the part Of a woman among women. AS for riding,
here allow me to make a banter; any man may
bring two horses, give me choice ard ten feet and
then il he overtakcs me in mile / am his if
not The horse is mine. Beware By fops am
styled handsome; by The young men on whom |
please to smile, am styled the height of perfec.
ton; by those frown upon, "the devils imp 20
by the wise and sober am called wild and foolish;
by my female acquaintances ''MoIly )" and by my
uncle am called Tom"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-10-06

BILLY BowLEGs AND HIS FoLLowERs.-The
fugitive slave which has for sometime been ia DOS.
session Of Billy BowIegs has been given up, and
brought into Fort Myers. The two slaves belong.
ing to Billy, who were captured by the U. s. troops
reprisals, made their escape before the surren.
der. As TO leaving Florida, Billy says il's out of
the question. He must remain and die there-ti,at
he will disturb one, but if attacked he will fight
to the DEATH. He can, however scarcely numner
200 warriors, and many citizens OF Florida now
think it would be as well 10 let these people have
their own way few years longer and death and
emigration, for some go off every year,) will so
thin their ranks thai they will be entirely power.
less. AT present there are seven companies of U.
s. troops in Florida.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-10-06
Convicted.

We learn that Willis Hester. charged with ne.
gro stealing, whose trial was 10 have taken place
at the last Term of the Superior Court for Grunge
county, but which, the affidavit Of the prisoner
that he could not have justice done him in that
county was moved to Chatham. His trial come
off on Tuesday OF last week. He was found
guilty and sentenced to be hanged, but has we
understand appealed TO the Supreme Court TO
grant him a new trial.
Joseph Brockwell, charged with the murder of
MIR. James Davis, ol Chapel Hill, was also found
guilty of man-slaughter.- Greensboro Patriot.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-10-06

THE LAST AGoNY.-The new fashion for bats
ecits the following from the New York Times /;
1.-THE gentemen's beavers this fall have the
brims set underneath with white fur, instead of
black. The effect IS very startling, for it gives
you the idea that every man you meet has either
been born with lin. white locks, or has grown
premaiuteiy grey. Fitzboodle says tlooks as il
man wore two hats. Jew Costermonger fashion,
and very new one."
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-10-06

The CASE oF Carr. GIBsoN.-1t in said that
Mr. A. Dudley Mana the bearer 10 Mr.. Bel.
mont Of instructions TO act more energeiically in
the case OF Capt. Gibson. and also that orders
have been sent TO two vessels oe Com. PerIy's
squadron to remain in the Eastern waters, TO be
ready in case the American Government should
determine on reprsals against Netherlands India
Tor the injuries there done 10 Capt. g., Other
accounts however, say that Capt. G.. has been
acting very indscreet since his return to the
Hague, and that he has publis he'd in paper there
a violent attack upon the American Minister, be-
cause it 10 alleged he refused TO loan him $500.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-10-06

FRosT.-There was a sharp frost in some parts
OF New Hampshire and Maine Monday morn
ing, which has put stop il is said, to the
growth OF vines, tomatoes. and tender plants gon-
orally. ~ ssr - q-P ss-
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-10-06
MARCH & SHARP.

AUCTIONEERS AND COMMISSION MERCHANTS,
COLUMBIA, s. C.,
UTL attend TO the sale of all kinds of ofMerchandise,
w Produce, &c. Also, Real aud Personal Property.
Or purchase and sell Slaves, &c, on Commission.
SALES RpoN--No. I2J Richardson street, and Imme-
dIately opposite the United States Hotel.
Feb ), 1854 Tuos. II. MARCH. !. NJ. E. SHARP.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-10-06
The American Hotel

CHARLOTTE, n. c.
BEG to to my fri" nds the public md pres
mt patrons o the abuve Hotel, that have casCd the
same for term of wears from the lst of January next
After which time the entire property will be thorough
ly renovated, and the house kept in first
style. Tins Hotel is the Depot, and pleasant
situated rendering dcsiI able house for travellers
and families.
Dec I6, 1853. 22t C. N. RAY.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-10-06
A Clever AnecdOte--The Emperor and
his Daughter.

TfanSIatcotJor Ire Pennsylvania Inquirer trom
the Gazette Eancaise-By c. E. TURNER.
The Opelousas courier., 1854-04-08
OR1G1NE DU NOM DIES ETATs-1rNrs

Nous trouvons dams lie Baltimore Sun, une pense
que nous aimons mieux traduire, sauf oueloues mo
dhcatlons que la composer auiourd hui nos frais
LIE Name derive son nom des anciens Cenno
nanes' trbu celte, ct la proprement emp-unte Il
province occidentale du meme nom en- France. T
sappealt primitivement Marvooshen
LIE Aew- Hampshire. Tel est lie nom dome al
terntore que la compagnie de Plymouth conceda
par patente. en- 1859. au captane John Mason. gou.
Verneur de Portsmouth dams lie compte d'Hamp.
shire, en- Angeterre
LIE Vermont igniie Vertes Montagnes,
LIE Massachusetts. ou les montagnes bleues est le
nom dune tribu indienne qui vivait dams yosinaoe
de Boston.
| LIE Rhode Island fut ainsi nomme dune sorte de
| resemblance avec File de Rhodes, dams la Medi-
terrannee.
Ner-York pour parrain lie due de York auouel
lie terrtoire fut concede.
La Pennsylvania c'est dire William Penn
La New-Je'sey. En- 1864, lord Berkeley ct sir
Georges Carteret reeurent du due d'York la copces
sion du terrtore qul compose auourd'h hui Get Etat
ct CONNIE ce derner await et6 gouverneur de Pile
de Jersey, on donna ce nom a Ia concession
la Ware ~
LIE. Maryland emprunte son nom Henrietta
Marie dAngleterre, en- honneur de la concession
quelle en- fit a lord Baltimore lie 3 JUN 1885
;, La Irg1nte rappelle la refine VERGE Elizabeth
dAngleterre.
> La Caroline doit son nom Charles TX de SAN
glante memore.
La Georgie pris le sien de celui de George II.
La Louisiana fut ainsi nominee par Pennepin. en-
honneur dn grand roi, Louis XIV
La F1or1de Ponce de Leon, en- 151z la recherche
de la Fontalne de Jouvence, ct croyant Pavor de-
couverte lie jour de Paques Fleuries " Pasca Flo
rlda lui donna ce nom.
L.Alabano, lie Mississippi lie Tennessee lie Ken |
tucky pMinois, POhio, f.arkansas ct lie Missouri.
dolvent leurs MONS aux principaes rivie1es qui les
;a1rrosent; Perception, peut-etre du Kentucky
tennessee veut dire une culliere recourbee; IIli-
nois, la riviere des hommes LIE Michigan doit son
nom au lac qui baigne ses limites Mississippi 81
gnlhe lie pere des eaux. Iowa est lie nom Inden
d,une tribut Texas veut dire plein de beaute: la
California doit lie sien aux Espagnols, depuis une
epoque reculee.-St.. Michel.
The Opelousas courier., 1854-04-08

C"t desois dune femme ? La femme
ess en- hausse; prenez des actions, messieurs
Volci une chance rare, une chance unique
pour les .celibataires. Avancez presenter.
Vous' exhibez vos charmes, le concours est
ouvert.
On lit dams le Western Prairie Journal: :
LIE chef Haynse offre mile tetes de che.
vsux d tomt jeune homme blaac, bien recon-
nande, qui epousera sa file, une demoase1le
de dix-huit ans environ, s'etablira dams sa
tribu ct lui apprendra l'agriculture.
Les chevaux valent de soixante-dix 4
quatre-yingt mile piastres. Nous avons WI
cetse precieuse Squ0w (indienne). Ellie est
90 taille moyenne. Ses traits sont assez re-
g0llers ellie a 10 pommette des joues saillante,
70 Tont fuyant, des yeux noirs ct des cheveux
O deOene don't les tresses retombent profusion
sur sos epaules ct aont orness de coquillages
OF do yerroteries. Ellie porte une robe de
peeu dc daim, aplendidement ornee de verro.
teries ct de coquillages sa demarobe est Yiye
ct gracieuse" ~
The Opelousas courier., 1854-04-08

EELevENENT I'm incident arrive dernierement
fat mansenaut les fais de toutes les conversations
dams un certain quarter de cette Paroisse Voici
ce que nous avons recueilli ce suiet
LsDr. Vandegriff, etabli Plaquemine Brules
depuis environ deux ans, OH il demeurait avec sa
famille, composee de sa femme ct de deux GU tros
enfans aurait, au uois de Decembre dernier, en-
voye ou conduit femme ct ses enfans, la Nile
Orleans, Oh demeurent ses parens, ct il en- serait re-
vonu.
La rumeur continue, que vers le 90 Mars dernier,
le DR.. Vandegliff partit avec une Denoisee de
Plaquemine Brulee, ct aide dun certain A. Blunt.
reussit a emmener avec lui un esclave, queloues
chevanx ct d'autres proprietes lui appartenant
laissant derriere lui un certain nombre de cream
ciers. Quelques un de ceux-ci Sc mirent imne-
distsment sa poursuite ct atteignirent lie couple
fnyant dams Ia Paroisse Calcasieu, on lis Sc frent
payer du DR.. Vandegrif ct revinrent dams leurs
foyers' Les autres creanciers du Docteur sadres-
serent alors Blunt, ct vouurent lie rendre respon-
sable des dettes du Docteur Ceci ayant mis- la
Puce Poreille de Blunt, il recruta I'm ami ct Sc
nit son tour la poursuite du Docteur, quill re-
uSslt atteindre Belgrade dams pEtat du Texas:
ct Blunt CONNIE les premers creancers. fit rancon-
ner lie Docteur, ct revint avec un montant s,fsant
pour payer ses dettes aissant aller les deux fugi
tifs on bon leur semble.
VOLTA Phistore
The Opelousas courier., 1854-04-08
Etat De ii Nott(staue.
CoUR DE DISTRICT,

Poroisse St. Landry. No. 7119.
Succession de Marie Josephine Bellestre deeedee
WIVES D'AVY, de la Paroisse St. Ian
- dry, Administrator de la succession
do feue Marie Josephine Bellestre, decedee
ayant classe un compte final ct une partition
de la dite succession, accompagne dune pc.
tltion demandant lhomologation d'icelui,-
Et attendu quill etc fait droit a la demande
de la dite petition, par un ordre de Ia Cour
susdite, en- date du 4 Avril, 1854;
En- consequence, avis est par lie present
donne aux interesses dams cette succession
d'avoir a deduire au Greffer de la Cour sus-
dite, dams les dix jours qui suivront la date du
present avis, les raisons, 81 aucunes lis ont.
pour lesquelles le dit compte final ct partition,
ne seraient pas homologues ct l'administra-
teur decharge CONNIE tel ct son bond annule.
A. GARR1GUES, Gre6fer.
Opelousas, Avril, 1854.
The Opelousas courier., 1854-04-08

BA1LLEUR EFT PRENEUR.-Le Ne,c- York
aeraId raconte un point de loi nouveau que
Went de decider le Juge Mccarthy. LIE bail
dune maison await etc passe pour plusieurs
annees un individu qui devait a Texpira.
tion de chaque trimestre fournir ses billets
payables 80 jours apres. Les billets furent
Requirement donnes, mais un seul n'etant
point paye au jour voulu, le bailleur intenta
process ct demanda resiliation du bail. La
Cour la renvoye de Ia plainte, maintenant
qu'ayant consenti a prendre des billets nego-
cables, au lieu d'argent, son contract demeu-
rait en- pleine force jusqu'a son expiration
nonobstant leur non pavement.