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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-07-28
Adulteratfon of LIQUORS.

Eminent chemists assert, says the Albany Eve
ming Journal, that -tenths at least, OF all the
liquors consumed in the United States are more
or less drugged. To say that half Of all that pre-
tends to come across the Atlantic is wholly man.
ufactured on this side of it, would be to fall short
OF the truth.
There are numbers who live and thrive by such
nefarious trade. Long practice in the of su-
gar of lead, capsicum, acids, aloes, juniper ber-
RES, verdigrs, logwood, &C., &C., in varying and
nicely graduated proportions, has enabled them to
bring the art to degree of perfection that seems
almost fabulous. Cheap MonongaheIa whiskey
brought into their vaults by the hogshead comes
out bottled and ready for sale as MADEIRA, CogDac
Champagne, Pale Brandy, Cream Of the Valley,
and Old Port. In these the color, favor and
smell of the originals will be so closely initiated
tina, experienced taste is deceived by them. So
complete and minute are their Operations, that
not only are foreign brands forged, and the shape
Of bottles, the devices Of seals and corks initiated
but even atifcial dust and cobwebs are fabricated
to give them an air Of respectable antiquity.
II other proofs OF this needed, besides the
results of chemical analysis, it might be found in
the facts that more Port is drunk in the United
States in one year than passes through the Gus
tom house in ten; that more Champagne is con-
sumed in America alone than the whole Cham
payne district produces; that Cognac brandy costs
four times much in France, where it is made,
as it is sold for in our corner groggeres; and tina
the failure of the whole grape crop in Madeira
produced no apparent dIminution in the quantity,
nor at all corresponding increase in the price, OF
the wine.-Huat's Merchants Magazine.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-07-28
For the Democrat.

Mr.. EDITOR 1t appears that my Peeuniary
matters mus: be closely investigated-my atten-
ton has been directed to an article in the Wing
of the goth instant, stating that l loaned money
TO a wealthy merchant Of Charlotte worth One
Hundred Thousand Dollars. Now, sir, the mo.
ney loaned to the wealthy merchant was my
wards money, and since paid over to him, and
not one dollar Of it due to me. had no right to
invest trust funds in Permanent Stocks for my
benefit. JOHN WALKER,
July 9th, 1854:
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The Weather and the Crops.

Within the last week we have been visited with
numer refreshing showers. The corn and cot.
ton had been suffering considerably, but now the
prospects are fine for good yield.
In this vicinity the crops never looked more
prosperous, and if we are not devastated by storms
and freshets in August, more than an average
quantity will be made
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-07-28

~ Our friends are i'll fine spirs-.he greatest
enthusiasm for the cause Of democracy, and our
candidates prevail The Wings are dispirited,
and look as if they were preparing for an ami.
hilating defeat. To the Polls then, brother Dem.
ocrals Hurrab for Bragg, Walker, Myers and
Black the noble Republican Ticket. 81 little
more grape" and tho -; is ours.
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CANDIDATES FOR SHERIFF..

~ We are authorized to announce T.. g. GRlER, (oI
Providence settlement candidate for the Office OF Sheriff
of MeckIenburg cauny the approaching August election
p1r We are authorized to announce J. S. MEANS as
candidate the office of Sheriff MecklenbuTg county, at
the ensuing August election.
R- We are authorized announce r. r. REA, as
candidate Sheriff OF Meckenburg County at the ensuing
August election
RT We are authorized announce JAMES WALLACE
as candidate for Sheriff Mecklenburg County at the en-
suing August election.
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Reclamation,

William Black, Esq, at this duly term oi the
Court resigned his position Solicitor Tor the
Esq, was appointed III his place. Mr.. B. served
very accep,abv while in Office.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-07-28
II. 6. R8ANCH MINI

Charlotte, N. g., 18th jury, 6l
PROPOSALS will be received until tno aCflf
l. August next for the delivery at the Mill Coz
CORDS Of Sound Pine wood and Fir # tbe
of Flrc-WO0d, to be corded at the Mln'
tractors expense. ,,rr1. Say
522w G.. w. CALD" H'
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Terms Of Subscription
Terms of Advertising.

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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-07-28

Why Work so HARD.-Where's the use OF
toiling and sweating to make money. unless we
are to enjoy our earnings as we 60 along? Depend
upon it, it is all vexatIon of spirlt,-vaniy, and
nothing else. That should wish for so much
will permit him to enjoy an occasional holiday,
to be sick for a month or two if circumstances are
disposed, to be relieved from the necessity of
labor when the strength fails, and 10 have snug
something over for the widow and little ones, is
natural and right. But why should one strive to
hoard large sums for his children? Perhaps one
in hundred o. children who inherit wealth i'm.
proves his inheritance. A few, with most mar
vellous good sense strive to turn their money to
good account, and improve the superior facilities
for providing the world with what it needs. But
the vast majority, knowing no better how to use
than TO made the money that falls into their hands,
by their thrhlesness wound the reputation Of their
dead fathers in the very point where they were
most sensitive while living,-they proclaim tina,
financial ability is no heir loom in the family, In
view OF the constant rotations of Fortunes wheel
and the assurance which all family history gives
the wealthy man, that If he leaves a large prooertv
TO his son he will scatter it without much increas
ing the family reputation that really. too. the
heir Is not hkeiy 10 prove so steady and worthy a
citizen as if simply well started in the world. !,
becomes mystery that we should consent 10 ca,
always the bread of carefulness, and watch nioh,
and day to h"ard--N Y. Times.
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ELECTION, LIST THURSDAY In AUGUST.
THIRD VOLUME.

The Democrat enters this week upon its Third
Volume, and we would embrace this occasion to
thank our friends for the warm support they have
extended 10 the enterprise, When started, the
party TO " hose principles i, was to be devoted,
was weak and dispirited-now 1t is triumphant in
30 out of the 81 States. We entered upon the
sea of politics to bear the banner OF Pierce and
King in the impending Presidential election. The
encouragement received is substantial that
we now say that it will not add another to the
failure Of Democratic journals IN this town.
Our patronage is large and increasing. We
hope the consistency with which we have adyo.
Gated the cardinal principles Of the Democratic
party, and the pains we take TO make our paper
reliable upon commercial matters, will enable US
10 extend its circulation the utmost limits of the
region that looks TO this lourishing town as its
market. Our paper is too small, We desire great
ly TO enlarge and otherwise improve its appear
ance. In few months telegraph line will be
extended to this place, and then will be the
very centre of news. The Wilmington & Jones.
boro' Road. TO be chartered this winter. will add
immensely to our importance as business and
commercial town. The development Of our min
eral resources and the improvements in agricul.
tura pursuits, all springs that go 10 swell the
current of our prosperity and accelerate our
growth.
There are large arrears 10 the office, which, if
paid, with the addition Of hundred or two names
to our list, would enable US to purchase new
presses, type, and fixtures, and issue thu largest
and handsomest weekly outside ofthe Metropolis.
We ask our friends to come to our aid, those who
are indebted to US to pay up, and those who feel
an interest in the spread of the National Repub.
lican principles of the Democratic Party to assist
In increasing our circulation.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-07-28

A HUSBAND OR HUNDRED DoLLARs.--A few
days ago buxom Irish woman, fat and forty,
arrived in Springfield, Massachusetts, by one of
the Boston trains, in hot pursuit o! truant lover.
Having ascertained his Whereabouts, warrant
was procured for his arrest for breach of marriage
promise, alIedgng damage in the OF $780,
Duly armed with his mssve, officer Walker made
his acquaintance, giving him choice of a,erna-
lives, marriage damage. The former was as
sented TO, and under pretence Of arranging his
toilet for the nup!ual ceremonies, he was permitted
to retire TO his room, but followed aImost i'm
media;ey by the officer, who was just IN time to
see the promised bridegroom through an open
window, spanning an opposite field at $40 gait.
Quietly taking possession Of the fugitives forgotten
wardrobe, which was found to contain nearly
$50 in hard cash. more than enough to satisfy
the warrant and heal the broken. hearted, the
knight of the "star" was content to wait the issue.
Twenty-four hours brought back the unwilling
bridegroom, who, unable 10 recover his money
without giving himself in exchange. finally yielded
obedience to his fate. The marriage was soon
perfected, and the groom, apparently resigned and
contented lett in the next train Tor Boston, &C.
comPanied by his bride. whose extravagant grins
betokened an overjoyed heart at her successful
pursuit Of husband under difficulties.
.S0ringfe Republican.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-07-28
CHARLOTTE:
FRIDAY MORNING, July %, 1854.
FOR GOVERNOR
THOMAS BRAGG, ESQ.,,
OF NORTHAMPTON COUNTY.
For State Senator,
CAPT. JOHN WALKER.
For Commoners,
WIN. X. MYERS, WILLIAM BLACK.
CHARLOTTE:
FRIDAY MORNING, July 2s, 1854.
For State Senator,
CAPT. JOHN WALKER.
WIN. II. MYERS, | WILLIAM BLACK.

Do We are authorized TO the name OF "a Ill j.
LOWRIE as a Wing candidate for a seat in the House Of
Commons to represent Meckenburg county III The next Gen.
eTal Assembly. Election, Sd day OF August
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Union COUNTY,

D- We are authorized TO announce Col. JAMES
! DUNN a candidate represent Union County IN the
| House of Commons in the next Legislature.
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Columbia and Charlotte TeIegraPD

'NHE Stockholders OF the above Company az rontS
J. ed to attend meeting TO be held in the ~ ned
III Charlotte, on WEDNESDAY, I'd Augui' n,ess
the purpose of organizing and electIng ln'
Officers to manage said Company. ,y,RDs
KENNEDY Il EDN h""..ss
July 90, 1854. lit Conu)
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-07-28

BEWARE OF CouNrERFEIFs-Counter $50
notes on The Bank of Cape Fear, Wilmington,
N. c., arc in circulation, marked A. No. 1876,
payable to G.. Davis, dated 18th December 1853,
with the figure 90 on each corner and on each
side OF the vignetre. % the right end the medal
Ion image is quite iudstiIct, and somewhat
blurred.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-07-28

L" The New York Tribune asserts positively
''a' treaty providing for the early annexation of
the Sandwich Islands is completed The only
question Is whether they will be admitted as Ter.
rIfory State.
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Movements in IOWa-BeMtOQ for the
Presidency.

1t is rumored on very good grounds. that secre,
organization have been Instituted in this State as
well as in other parts OF the Northwest, 10 help
the cause of free soism and dlsunion, and bring
about, if possible, the election of Benton for Pre-.
sident, and Seward for Vice President. 1t is
stated that meeting 10 effect this was held at
For, Madison last week, attended, as was very fit,
by Morgan, of Burlington, DR.. Walker, and other
disappointed rancorous characters, who would re.
oce in the ruin Of all that was noble, if thereby
they could forget for while their own debase.
ment. OF course there were but few at the meet.
ing, and their proceedings not public. The
authors will probably deny them; but we have
very good authority for saying that what we have
ntimated is only an inkling of what has already
been accomplished. Every one knows how trip
pingiy the Northern traitors talking oil
disunion; how lippantly they pirate of Canada
and the I" United States North," and Cuba and
the 1" United States Souh,'' and how unbIush.
ingly they say that they will vote for any man of
any political creed, who will advocate their plans,
and wage war. unrelentingy against the South
and slavery. The traveller upon our Northern
Railroads and Rivers is shocked to find that this
is the prevailing topic, that the infamous and
traitorous design of disunion is talked of as flip.
PANTY and publicly as the price Of stocks or the
annexation of Territory. There is one staunch
consolation behind it ALL and that is that the trav.
cling public is not the American people, nor the
proper exponent Of it. The hands that have
crushed such traitors before, and will again. are
at the plough aud the plane and the forge; the
calm voice that controls our destiny has not yet
been heard upon the breezes that sweep over the
forest homes and golden harvest of the vast ex-
panse of our happy and united country. Let the
issue be made. Let The masses utter their voice,
and it shall be as different from your own, ye agi-
tators, is the roar of the storm wind among the
rustirg pones from the tinkIing of casanets in a
lady's chamber. The stout heart and firm hand
of the American democracy will never desert that
flag of the stars and stripes-the banner of hope
TO the world-nor will all the factions Of nfdel
abolitioniss and preachers of sms be able to tear
it down from the constitutional ramparts of the
national captal.-Keokuk Dispatch.
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Debt is perfect bore. How i: haunts man
from pillar to post lurking in his breakfast cup
poisoning bis dinner; embittering his tea How
it stalks from him like living moving skeleton
seeming to announce his presence by recounting
the amount of his liability How it poisons his
domeslicjoys by introducing his Internal balance
into the calculations OF madam respecting the price
OF new carpet or a dress! How it binders
dreamy plans Of speculations Boheraton J.
How 1t hampers useful energies, cripples resoIu-
lions too good TO be fulfilled At bed or board by
night or by day, in joy grief, in health or sick
ness, at some abroad, debt, grim, gaunt or
shadowy, falls ncumbrance. AS no pres.
ence is too sacred, no ground too holy to deter
the memory Of " bills and notes payable from
taking immediate possession, record is so
enllvenlng, no Renaissance more delicious, than
the consciousness that debt has fallen, like Janua-
ry morning, 200 below zrro.-BoStoa Courier.
WHAT CAN RAILROADS DO 1.-The real estate oil
the town Of Atlanta in Georgia is assessed at 81 :.
| 100000. Ten years ago Atlanta was hardly a
village? Its almost magical increase in popula.
ton and wealth has been owing to the construction
Of railroads which terminate there. There is no
navlgable stream near the city, and its merchants
depend solely on the railroads for the trade which
comes 10 them, as well as for facilities in getting
off the produce which they buy up. Such is the
| effect o. railroads.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-07-28

w MS DeInS COurt week, we nave had the
satisfaction of grasping the hands Of many OF the
true-hearted democracy of this and the adjoining
Counties.
Our friends were never more sanguine. From
old Lincoln, the beautiful Catawba, old lior heart.
ed CASTOR, the home Of Stowe and Holland, from
glorious old Union, the cry is beard, {" we are
ready for the contest" The greatest enthusiasm
prevails. No scheme, no cunningIy devised and
recently issued circular report can affect the
fair fame or shake the confidence Of the people in
their candidates. The old Wing game has been
played so often, and so often exposed, that we
think it will scarcely be attempted in this section
again. Our candidates in this county have ad-
dressed their fellow citizens at all the public
places, and never have we had out a ticket that
universally acceptable. The Democratic
party Of Mecklenburg is unit, and such a rally
we will have. Let each box which can do the
best. II is an honorable, glorious rivalry.
We heard the discussion, on Tuesday, between
the candidates for the Senate, and a more trium.
plant vndication Of democratic principles and
policy never listened 10 than from our cham
p!on, Capt. J. Walker. He thoroughly under.
stands The history Of the legislation Of the coun-
try. and feel satisfied, by The enthusiastic ap-
Plause with which his speech was greeted, that
the impression he made will not only rebound 10
our good in the approaching election. but be of
permanent and lasting good TO the noble cause of
which he is the able and consistent exponen,-we
will not attempt even synopsis Of his fine effort.
Our friends all over The whole county have heard
him, and ace k1O1O that ne is appreciated. There
will be desperate effort 10 defeat him. HIS cleo.
ton completes the downfall of Whiggery in this
county. That party have out their strongest
man. II Gen. Young cannot succeed-pIausibIe,
intelligent, gifted speaker, and an accomplished
tactician as he is-who can This is the last
expiring effort-,he death-struggle is upon them.
Then let our friends be ready, the contest is an
arduous one-the harder 1t is TO conque: the more
glorious the victory. Remember, We have the
ma jorIfy-tha; Captain Walker has often been
trusted and has never deceived shat his prin.
ciples are the principles Of Jefferson OF Jackson,
OF Polk-prnciples that have made this weak and
infant Republic one of the most powerful, pros
porous and happy nations on the globe. If We
ourselves; our candidates have done their whole
duty. Let US not only elect them, but give them
such majority as will show 10 them and the
world the love We have for principles, and the
appreciation we place upon those gentlemen who
have borne our banner in the ihickest Of the fight
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-07-28

o. Maj. Rufus Ried, died of apoplexy, at his
residence. Mt. Mourne, in IredelI county N. c. on
the l5th instant.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-07-28

q The County Cour. has been holding its
sessions this week. A number of small cases
have been despatched. There was no case Of
importance on the docket.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-07-28
Married against his Will,

I'VE hAS
Sir Walter Scott used to relate the follow
anecdoie -
"My cousin Watty," said he, "was a miI,
man some forty years ago at Portsmouth, he's
two other companions, had gone on shore and
up an immense bill at the tavern on the Pom
Their ships made signal for sailing, butthe andl4
said {:
"No, gentlemen, you cannot escape Wit
paying your reckoning" and she accomPl
her words by appropriate actions, and placed ;
under the keeping OF a sufficient number Of b'.l
They felt they were in scrapr, ard BEG
hard TO be released
''No, no." said Mrs. Quickly, 81 must be s.
fed some way or t'othcr you must be aVr
gentlemen, that you will be totally ruined 4
don't get on board in time"
They all made long faces and confessed Ihi
was true. y
"Well,'' said she, an! give you n chance.
am so crcumslanced here that | cannot carr
business as a single woman, and l must cO@
somehow to have husband. or at all eve.
must be able 10 produce a marriage certificates
therefore the only terms on which you shall
to 60 on board to morrow is, that one Of yous
sent to marry me. don't care snap who
is, but by all that's good, one Of you will ID
or else all three go to Jail, and your ship sai''
out you.
The Virago was not TO be pacified, and lber
youths, left TO themselves, agreed after a tn
draw lots, and it happened 10 fall on my COW
No time was 10 be lost, and SO off they m'HI
to the church, and my poor relative was ioti'I
splIced. The bride, on returning, gave thH
good dinner, and several bottles Of wine ape
and having 'umblrd them all into wherry'.
them off. The ship sailed and the young 7
reigiously adhered to the oath Of secrecy the! /
made previous to drawing lots. The bnS
should have said, was the first to propose unet'
separation.
Some months after, at Jamaica, a file Of pap.
reached The midshiPman's berth, and Waly
was observed to be looking over them, care
reading an account Of a robbery and muf''
Portsmouth, suddenly jumped up in ecsacy /
forgetting his obligation of secrecy, cried O"~
Thank heaven, my vile is hanged!
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-07-28

AN ASSOCIATION OF LADIEs.-Ihe lace
Richmond and Manchester, Virginia, have y
meeting and formed a society to be known .
Virginia Central and Mount Vernon Assoc
OF Ladies" The object of the Association
raise sufficient sum of money TO secure lT |,
chase OF Mount Vernon, TO be held in lrust
Governor Of Virginia and his successors lO \
purposes as shall be agreed on and shPuaD
The deed of conveyance. Auxiliary socIs''si
proposed to be formed in different poriIons y
State, and 10 remit by The first of Noven%sg
money collected. The association-oi wass.
Julia M. Cabell is President, and Mrs. Nr
(laie Mrs. Mowatt,) is Secrelary-h has I','
eloquent address 'to the ladies Of VTglDD
aouncing its formation, and invoking thelf cUrs
alton in effecting the interesting object unO'''
by the society,
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1854-11-17

Fremont. 80. ...... - OGl 20 SOL 500
Bellevue. e........".. 800 .75l 3.75
There has also been made by the Board of
Education, in several Of the townships, the fol-
lowing school house levies, to wit:
In district No 5, Townsend, Gas mills on
the dollar valuation: district No 7, Townsend
". 25 mills.
District No 9. in Green Springs, IL mills;
district No .. in Riley, mills; district No 4 in
Riley. mills; district No 10, in Ballville, 10
mills
District No 8, sandasky, I,59 miIl.; district
No 3, Sandusky, mills; district No Z, Wash.
npton, 3 mills; district No |. Scott, s. so mills;
district No A. Scott, mills aud in district No 5,
Scott III mills on the dollar FsluatiOn.
The subscriber will attend at his Office in
Fremont, until the 2)th of Deeem Der next. fol
the purpose Of receiving the foreg DING taxes. -
After iha. time, the duplicates will pass into
the hands oflhs Deputy Collectors. aud
MILEAGE AND PENALTY
charged thereon on all IA es then unpaid. M
bark notes ~ill be received in payment Of tag
es. except those Of specie payi ng banks OF th
State. issued according 10 law. -
The Rosd tax OF 1854 is charged on N,
TressureF,s Duplicate. and therefore hoa9
Receipts will be received. set- ~.
itis necessary for every Tar payer 70 brinl
10 his receipt Of last yesr, as the TrsasuFerI
Books are now made up BY section IN nImsri
cal order. and not BY The name, in aiPhabetica
WILSON M. STARK.
Treasurer Of Sandasky Co.
Oct. IS, 1884. 80 CIV ~ sriff.