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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-09-15
The Lifetime of Man.

When the world was created, and all creatures
assembled to have :heir lifetime appointed, the
ass first advanced and asked how long he would
have 10 live.
Thirty years." replied Nature; 4" will that be
agreeable to thee %
s." Alas =" answered the ass, sc it is long whif.
Remember what wearisome existence will be
mine from morning until night shall have to
bear heavy burdens, dragging corn sacks to the
mill, that others may eat bread, while | shall have
no encouragement, nor be refreshed by anything
but blows and kicks. Give but portion OF that
pray %
Nature was moved with commission, and pre-
serted but eighteen years. The ass went away
comforted, and the dog came forward.
{" How long doss thou require to live? y asked
Nature. Thirty years were too many for the
ass, but wilt thou be contented with them
"Is it thy will that should?" replied the dog.
Think how much shall have to run about; my
feet will not last for so long time, and when
shall have lost my voice for barking, and my teeth
for biting, what else shall be fit for but to lie in
the corner and growl 2!
Nature thought he was right and gave twelve
years.
The ape then appeared.
"Thou wilt doubtless willingly live the thirty
years" said Nature % thou wilt not have TO
labor the ass and the dog. Life will be pleas.
ant 10 thee"
"Ah, no % cried he, " so it may seem to others,
bu! it will not be Should puddings ever rain
down, shall excite Laughter by my grimaces, and
then be rewarded with sour apple. How often
sorrow lies concealed behind jest! / shall not
be able to endure for thirty years."
Nature was gracious and he received but
ten.
AT last came man, healthy and strong, and
asked the measure of his days.
" Will thirty years content thee -
&c How short a time - exclaimed man " when
shall have built my house and kindled fire on
planted are about 10 bloom and be6r fruit-when
life shall seem 10 me most desirable, shall die.
o, Nature, grent me a longer period 10
"Thou shalt have the eighteen years ofthe ass
besdes.''
That is not enough" replied man.
"Take likewise the twelve years of the dog u
/, is not yet sufficient" reiterated man; " give
me more"
81 give the, then, ten years of the ape I; in vain
wilt thou claim more"
Man departed unsatisfed
Thus man lived seventy years. The first thir'
ty are his human ears, and, pass swiftly by. He
Is then healthy and happy. He labors cbeerfulIy
and rejoces in rs existence. The eighteen o
the came next burden upon burden is heap.
ed upon him ; he carries the corn that is to feed
others /; blows and kick are the rewards Of his
faithful service. The twelve of the dog follows
and he loses his teeth, and lies down in the cor.
ncr and growIs. When these are gone, the apes
Ten years form the conclusion. Then man, weak
and silly, becomes the sport of children.
IfanSIateol from tie German.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-09-15

A CHINESE WoSDER.-European and Amer''
cars are very apt to consider the Chinese as bar
barians when compared with our own aud other
Christian nations. Yet we constantly meeting
with facts in relation that singular people, which
put to the blush all our vainglorIous boasting.-
What are our great canals when compared with
that extraordinary work Of art, the imperial Canal
of China. which was built by the Mongol Emperor,
Kublai Khan, and extends distance OF more than
600 miles? Great heights are tunneIled,, lakes
bridgpd, and stupendous embankments thrown over
marshes and low ground TO afford it passage.
Unlike canals, its capacity ls not limited 10
small boats, but large ships sail upon its waters,
which filled by mighty rivers, and serve not
Only the purpose Of commercial highway, but
are used for the two.lod objects Of irrigation and
drainage. thus rendering available for cultivation
much land which would otherwise be useless
This canal has been pronounced by Europeans a
gigantic work, and one displaying sound practical
engineering Skill and even genius in its construc-
ton. Yet it 10 only one among many achieve
ments OF art to be found on larger scale in China
than in any other country ia the world. And yet
the race which produced these wonders is pro.
nounced useless in California. Doubtless, they
may be, for eiectoneering or warike purposes !;
but in many other respects they will prove Of quite
much utility to the Eureka State their self.
sufficient traducers.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-09-15
SleeD and DGafil.

The Angels of Sleep and Death, locked arm in
arm, wandered over the earth. 1t was evening.
They laid themselves down upon lofty hill that
overlooked The habitaions of man. mournGuI
stiffness reigned around, broken only by the
evening bells whose sound came family from the
distant hamlet. Silent and speechless as is their
wont, these benehcent guardian angels Of mankind,
lay in close embrace, till nights dark mantle fell
around them. Then the Angel of Sleep rose from
his messy couch, and scattered with noseless hand
the invisible seeds OF sumber. The evening wind
carried them TO the silent dwellings OF the weary
husbandman. Soon sweet sleep EMBODIED IN its
gentle embrace the inmates Of the rural cottages
from the y-haIred sire, whose totteriug steps
staff SUPPORTS TO the infant in its cradle. The sick
forgot his pains, the mourner his sorrow, the poor
his cares. All eyes were closed. His task being
finished, this benevolent Angel lay down by his
sierner brothers. side. "When morning Breaks
cried he, with happy innocence, sail the world
will bless me their friend and benefactor. OH!
what joy. thus 10 do good in secret and unseen.
How happy are we, invisible messengers of the
good spirit! Eow beautiful is our quiet office -
Thus spake the Angel OF slumber. The Angel Of
Death gazed upon him in silent sadness while tears,
such as lmmortals weep stood in his large dark
eyes. "Ah !" said he, "would that like YOU,
could rejoice in cheerful thanks; but the world
calls me lis foe and joy destroyer" Oh! my
brother" answered the Angel Of Slumber, swiIl
not every good man, upon awakening, recognise in
thee his friend, and gratefully bless thee Are we
not brothers, and children Of one Father :" So he
spake. The fearful eyes Of the Angel OF Death
shone with CLEAN of pleasure, while he pressed
his gentler brother more teuderly to his heart
From the German.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-09-15
IrIsl, Character.

The Buffalo Republican gives the following in.
cidents, illustrating some beautiful traits in the
Irish character-among the "lowIy." The lessons
taught by these poor laborers are more beneficial
to theapeople OF America Than all the teachings
Of Irish politicians
"What you going to do with your money,
John? said we 10 lrishman of that name, 10
whom we Lre indebted for labor. "I'm going 10
send it to my mother i'll Ireland was The reply.
And 10 her he did send it, and trusted TO health
and industry TO provide for his own necessities.
This feeling Of deep-rooled sympathy and never.
cooling fial affection we have witnessed in every
Irish servant, male or female, that we have ever
employed or been acquainted with. We have an
Irish family in our minds eye, numbering some
dozen or more, male and male, the male head
of which was turned out of employment late
in life, in which he had "wroughl'' curing his
whole prime Of life. They KEEP, together, bound
firmly by the strong cords Of Irish affection, till
famine so pinched that their labor would not
suffice to keep absolute want at bay. BY united
effort they managed TO get the oldest brother off
TO America and he landed here in Buffalo He
took hold of the first employment that he could
get, and toec constantly, living on almost nothing
till he bad sent homo enough 10 bring another
brother. The two labored on until they were
enabled TO import third. These again toiIed
and savcd, till they sent for a sister. She contr.
bued her weekly dollar till another sister was
brought over. And so they kept importing faster
and faster, till the whole family, father, mother,
and all. were safely landed on this side OF the At.
lantc.''
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where the sfrength Lies.

Where is the strength and safety. of people
Is it in their multitude Look at Europe and be-
hold the million the sport of the few--look al Inc
nations and races, trampled by 1.-THE oi thelr
numbers in the dust-look at the myriad slaves,
whom thousand tyrants and taskmen scourge In
fields, and camps, and dungeons. The strength
Of people is not alone in multitude. Is It IN tne
power of revolutions and massacres, or IN Inc
bayonets they can fling TO the gleam OF the sun
Did bavonets save Rome-dd they save Poland,
and Hungary. and France, and Germany TO the
people? The strength and safety of people lie
in their k,ocIedge Of their rights, and the4r nmaon
I'm de5emcp 1 the14n = Ignorant and dIsunhed, the
greater the number the greater the dagger ot
people. They are their own curse. They TALL
upon and destroy themselves, and no power can
oppose them. Liberty comes with intelligence,
and the unarmed, intelligent million, are stronger
than ignorant armed millions. The strength OF
the American people lies least in the number OF
their cannon and bayonets, and most in their
school. houses, newspapers and books. These are
indestruclible weapons, to which age adds edge
and might; and armed with these, we are safer
and stronger than a soil brisng with murderous
Steel Armed with these, millions lean together,
and strike nightly but bloodlessly as one man.
through the ballot box, 81
IA weapon surer yet,
And mightIer than tho bayonet;
A apon that down still
AS snow flakes fall upon the sod,
And executes lrcemans will,
AS lightnings do the will Of God"
N. Y. Mirror.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-09-15
The Right Kind of "a Wife.

A New York editor saws he had an introduction
some time since 10 the heroine of the following
sketch -
Mr.. --, merchant now residing in Phi
ladel phIa, who formerly lived in rather an extra.
VACANT style, was in the habit every Monday NOR
ming, Of giving his wife certain sum Of money
for the table and other household expenses of the
week he never mentioned his business 10 his
wife, and she deemng him sufficiently capable of
attending TO his own affairs, never inquired INTO
them. About FIVE years after their marriage,
through some slight m:smanagemenr, and the
callly OF his confidential clerk, Mr.. sud.
denly broke, and his fall was mentioned sympa-
thlslngly on change. and, like all such matters,
there all sympathy ended. The merchant kept
the affair secret and the first ntmation his lady
had OF it, was news paragraph in the Ledger
Shortly alter dinner was over, on The discovery
OF The startling fact, Mrs. requested her
husband to remain IN the parlor few moments,
as she had something 10 say to him. She then left
the room, hurried up stairs and shortly after re-
turned, with bound Bible in her hand. Handing
1t TO her husband, she said -
George, the day aer our marriage you gave
me this precious book token of your love, and
rich fountain 10 look to in the day OF trouble
lis pages have been precious 10 me and as your
brow looks sad TO day, now return it to you,
that you may CLEAN from it some consolation ia
the hour Of gloom She then left the room
The merchant opened the book carelessly, and
bank bill fell out. He picked it up and glanced
al its FACET was ten dollar bill. He opened
the book again, and another note of the same
amount was before him. He opened at the first
page, and continued TO find an X between every
two leaves, till be arrived a: The commencement of
the book OF Revelations He was saved-couId
commence business, and had a capital of nine
thousand dollars.
He rong the bella servant appeared.
Request your mistress 10 come TO me imme-
diately,' snid the merchant.
The lady obeyed, entering the room with some
thing between tear and a smile.
Kate Kate ! Where did you procure all this
money 7
This is the weekly saving of our household
expenses for the last five years. was the modest
reply. Every week put ten out OF the twenty
dollars which you gave me into our Bible bank,
that when day Of trouble came upon Us, we
: houid hnye something TO save US from the wolf
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-09-15

Select from good breed We prefer the Dew
ons-bright bay red. The Durhams are roam,
red, white, and mixtures Of these coIors. Ayr.
shire cows generally red and white spotted.
Herefords, red darker colored, with white faces
Attorneys, pale red and mixed with white. These
are the principal colors Of the several breeds, OF
which the Durhams are the largest and the Alder.
neys the smallest. Different individuals will con.
tend for each breed being the best and only one
that should be selected for their milking qualities
But animals oil each breed, and of crosses OF
them, often prove remarkable mixers, and so do
some of the native stock of the country. Two
families Of cows, owned by COL Jaques Of
Ten Hills Farm near Charlestown, Mass, and
one owned by Maj John Jones Of Whearland
Farm, near Middletown, Delaware, were called
native breed.
Ii we were about selecting a milk COW, we
would endeavor' TO get one out of a herd of good
mixers; one with a soft, velvety feeling skin,
slim neck, fine legs, broad stern, with what is
called large esculcheon, that is, the hair OF the
stern pointing inward; a large udder, slim teats
and large veins, commonly called milk veins, on
the belly. Above all things, select your COW of
gentle, pleasant countenance, because a first
rate mixer may be vicious as to be worthless.
DO not look for flesh, as the best COWS are seldom
fat; their hip bones are often very prominent
and they have the appearance Of being low in
flesh. beeiy COW is seldom a good mixer
The next thing is, what is a good mlker .
That is, how much milk must she yield per day
A COW that will average five quarts Of milk day
through the year, making L s25 quarts, is an ex-
traordinary good COW. One that will yield five
quarts day Tor ten months is a good COW, and
one that will average four quarts during that time
is more than an average quality. That would
make 100 quarts year, which, at three cents
quart, is $36. We believe the Orange County
milk dairies average abont $40 per COW, and the
quality Of the cows is considerably above the ay.
erage of the country.
1t is as important to keep good COW as it is to
get her good. This can never be done by care.
less, lazy miIker. Always milk your COW quick
and perfectly clean, and never try to counterac,
nature by taking away he. calf Let it suck, and
don't be afraid it will butt her 10 death." 1t will
distend the udder, and make room for the secre.
lion OF milk. Be gentle with your COW, and you
will have a gentle COW. Select well, feed well.
house well, milk well, and your cow will yield
well.-[N T. Tribune.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-09-15

How bright and beautiful is "Ioye'' in its hour
of purity and innocence-how mysteriously it
ethereaizes every feeling, and concentrates every
wild and bewildering impulse Of the heart:-Love
holy and mysterious love, it is the garland
spring OF life, the poetry Of nature. Its soEg is
heard in the rude hut Of the poor, well as
gorgeous palace Of the rich-ifs fumes embeiIish
the solitude Of The forest ard the thronged haunts
OF busy life. and its light impartys briancy to
every heart, no matter what may be Its condition.
Love--pure and devote love e-can never change.
Friends may forsake us-the riches Of this world
may soar away, but the heart that loves will
cling the closer; loud roars the storm, and
amid the wreck Of the tempest, it will serve as
"beacon" to light US on to love and happiness.
Love is the music and unseen spell that soothes
the wild and rugged tendencies OF human nature
that fingers about the sanctity Of the Greside,
and uniles in closer union the affections of society
and the soul that loves truly will love forever
Not like the waves of the ocean, nor traced in
sand, is The image impressed upon loving heart.
No, no-but it will remain unbroken and un.
marked-it will burn on undefaced in its lustre,
amid the quick rush OF the tempest cloud-and
when our fate seems dark and dreary, then will
love seek shelter in her own nalIowed temple !;
and offer US a sacrifice, her VOWS and affections.
Monnnaental Lat. Gazette.
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POLITICs.-He who takes no interest in politics,
and who holds himself altogether aIoof from them,
boasiing that he is but looker.on, deserves not
The name of citizen. Oae may justly refuse 10
neglect his business, and become a bar-room ora
tor, without being chargeabIe with any great crime
yet, when sane, reasoning man determines to
become entirely neutral in political affairs, he COM
mits great dereiiction of duty. In country like
ours. free and enlightened, The study Of politics
should be as much part Of mans duties as his
religious devotions. 1t is much better to boast Of
ones abiec slavery than to boast OF ones ignor.
ance relative TO political affairs. When we hear
fool Dragging OF his lack oil wit and education,
we always institute comparison between him
and the man who knows thing Of political sub
iscis.-Nn1rafk Mercury
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-09-15

FANATIcAL OUTRAGE.--On Monday, 2sth ut.,
when the cars arrived at Salem Ohio, from Pitts.
burg, Pa, crowd had gathered, in consequence
OF telegraph despatch from Pittsburg stating that
slave glrl was in the train with her master and
mistress. When the cars stopped big negro
stepped into them, and, accosIing the girl, asked
her IT she was slave. She made no reply, but
her mistress answered that she was. Thsreupon
the black rnfin seized her, and she cihgng to
her mistress neck, brgged most pteOusly not to
be torn away but the black fellow violently tore
her away and in the effort bruised the ladys neck
severely, and carried the child out Of the car on
one arm, and fourished revolver in the other
hand, amid the piaudils OF the excited crowd. The
master Of The girl offered 10 go before the proper
authorities and execute free papers, if the girl
wished to be free leaving the choice 10 herself
But the mob would not allow il. The poor child's
screams couldtbe heard above the iumult, begging
to go back 10 her mother who belongs to the same
owners. The masters life being loudly threatened,
ne was compelled to proceed with The train, leaving
the poor lhlle girl in The hands OF her rufian
caPtors.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-09-15
Baltimore Piano Forte Mandatory.

T ]. WISE & BROTHER, Manufacturers of BOudor
y Grand and Square PIANOS Those wishing q
good and Substantial Piano that will last age, At
fair price, may rely getting such by addressing the
Manufacturers, by mail otherwise. We have the
honor of serving and referring to the first families IN the
State. In no case Is disappointment sutferabie The
Manufacturers ALSO refer 4 host OF their fellow cl
J. J. WISE & BROTHER,
Feb 3, 1884 2S-Cm Baltimore, Nd.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-09-15

Death ola Distinguished Army O6seer-In.
formation has reached Washington, says the Star,
of the recent death Of Brevet Lieutenant Col John
MeClelland, of the Corps of Typographical En-
gineers, at Knoxville, Tenn, Of cholera COL
McC. was the brother Of Secretary McCiclIand
OF the Interior Department. He leaves a widow,
formerly Miss Walker. Of Washington, and a
family Of Children, all OF whom are al Piney Point
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-09-15
MARCH e. SHARP.

AUCTIONEEIlS AND COMMISSION MERCHANTS,
COLUMBIA, $. c.,
WILL attend the sale of all kinds of
w Produce, &c. Also, Real and Personal Property.
Or purchase and sell Slaves, &c, Commission.
SALES RpoM-No. I2J Richardson street, and imme
dlately opposite the United States Hotel.
Feb 8, 1851 THos. H. in E..
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BAELIE & LAMBERT,
~ hiNd = FL
CHARLESTON, S. c.,

CHARLESTON, S. c.,
IMPORTERS 4 DEALERS in Royal Velvet, Tapes
| try, Brussels, Three ply, Ingram and Venetian
CARPETINGS; India, Rush and Spanish MAI IlNGS,
Rugs, Door Mats &c &c.
OIL CLOTHS of all widths, cut for rooms or ENTREES
IRISH LINENS, SHIRTINGS, DAMASkS, Diapers,
Long Lawns, Towels, Napkins, Doyiias, &c.
Ar extensive assortment Of Window CURTAINS,
CORNlCES. &c, &c
Uy Merchants will do well to examine STOCK
before purchasing elsewhere.
Sept. %, 1858 10-Iy'
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"Gbr 5hes-Dlsind tb Bilow but us Rr 5m"


But why put it in the Bible, Kate z
Because ]: is good bank, which will not
suddenly break replied the good lady.
You are an angel, Ka;e,' cried her delighted
husband, clasping he: to his heart. And so she is
Does any one doubt it?
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-09-15

e. Caps. Marryatt's daughter is about 10 ap.
pear before the public a novelist Her FIRST
work, IN volumes, is entitled " Temper"
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Livery and Sales Stable,
nv -. ~. REA.

4 T tho stand formerly occupied by r. Morrison, in
~ Charlotte. Horses fed hired and sold Good c.
COHnodations for Dtovers. The of his friends
and the public generally solicited.
February Il, 1854 30-y
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The American Hotel,

CHARLOTTE, N. e.
BEG to announce TO my friends, the public, ond pres
patrons of the above Hotel that have lease the
term of years from the lst of january next.
After which time, the entire property will be thorough
Iy repo- and renovated and the house kept in first
style. TINS HJtc is the Depot, and pleasant
ly situated, rendering desirable house for travellers
and families.
Dec I6, 1883. 22t G. NJ. RAY.
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II IS supposed that the Mormon population Of
U1ah Territory now reaches 6hy thousand.
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Mrs. A. w. WEzEAkAN,

Mrs. A. w. WEzEAEAN,
ITIGTTNEn AITD DRESS 3Gh K.fRs.
(Residence on Main Street, doors south of Saders
HOte,)
CHARLOTTE, n. G.
u Dresses cut and made by the celebrated A. B. c
method, and warranted to fit. Orders solicited and
promptly attended TO. Sept y, lo"S-o-ly.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1854-03-09

Think not | am happy when | smile,
For thoughmy voice is gay,
Yet inmy hehrt are miseries
Which wear mylife away.
And though unto the world ! seem
Freed from all pain and cafe,
Yet in my SOULS deep dark recess,
worm is snawing there
IT'S true, that smiles, will wresthe my lips
When joys are far away;
AS blossoms hang upona tree
That's had tpning to decay! m
And, as tho 4bnboams through cloud
Their brightness will imPart;
SO smiles win oft break through the gloom
E'cn of broken heart
know FUN we'll that of my eyes
May seem 20 sparkle bright
AS silvery sidrs in azure blue.
Upon "a mdonless nigkt sH
But O, within my Utmost heart,
The datkebing night is there;
Ana though without may seem all bright,
Within is leep despair.
Then think n OF am happy, when
The laugh is in my eyei
When on my lips in joyuusness
a smile ydu may descry.
For though th all | happy seem,
Yot O. they cannot seq
The bitter VIZ pes which make this world
wlderndss to me.