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The Yazoo City weekly Whig. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 18??-1855, 1854-12-29

QUA1Is1cAT1oNs Or JURoRs Chief Jus.
tice Tanney Ia criminal case now on trial
ii the United States Circuit Court has deci-
ded the following TO be proper qualities
lions for juror tot ry the issue
eff the juror has formed al opinion tha
the prisoners are guilty, and entertains thai
opinion now, without waiting to hear The
Testimony then he is incompetent Buff.
from reading the newspapers 81 hearing IL.
ports. be has impressions On his mind I'M.
favorable g The prisoners, but has % opin.
ion 81 prejudice which will prevent him
from doing impartial justice when BE hears
The testimony, then be is competent
The Yazoo City weekly Whig. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 18??-1855, 1854-12-29
ZEE

The Wing viii be furnished to subscribers
as follows:
a-.- Three dollars IL paid in advance,
Four dollars if not paid within6 months or
rive if delayed until the end Of the year.
No paper discontinued until all arrearages
said unless at the option fthe publisher
Terms of Advertising
The Yazoo City weekly Whig. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 18??-1855, 1854-12-29

a fellow seeing farmer boy riding
miserable cd horse, asked him, What's
horse out Of sonny Why he's 0ul
naition. said ihe ad gfinning
The Yazoo City weekly Whig. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 18??-1855, 1854-12-29

Or rs AT laws
So, CAMP BETS
@ ~ 30-tf sQns.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-07-07
Our Book Table.

The June No. OF the FARMERS JOURNAL is on
our table. Its contents are very interesting and
valuable: 1t is a North Carolina enterprise and
Cor its intrinsic value merits success. It's general
appearance has been greatly improved, and we
gratied 10 learn that its circulation is rapidly
increasing. d. F. Tcmpkins, NJ. D., Editor. w.
D. Cooke, Publisher, Raleigh, N c.. Terms ST.
year 10 advance.
The SOUTHERN AeRIcuLruRlsr for June has
been received We have often spoken OF this
valuable periodical, and again take occasion 10
recommend it to our agricultural readers as one
Of the very best publications of the kind published
in the country We regre: TO learn through an.
nouncement by the proprietor, that it is langush.
ing for support. This should not be- the farming
interest requires Just such work and we hone
the call of The proprietor to each subscriber 10
send him another will be needed, and it's Ierma
nency and usefulness secured. Address r. M.
Stokes, Laurensve, S. C.-Terms 81 year in
advance.
THE ERsKINE COLLEGIATE RECORDER is the
name OF a new periodical published Due West,
S. c., under the patronage of the Senior Class
The number before is a very creditable one
both TO matter and tho style in which il is goi
up. 1t is praseworthy enterprise and deserves
the patronage Of all The friends Of education and
of the Institution where it is issued. Success tc
il. Price 81, in advance. Address, post. paid
Z. G. Recorder. Due VESTS. C..
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-07-07

o. We regret that professional engagements
rendered our absence from town on Monday ne
ccssary We had the pleasure Of seeing Mr..
Brace on Sunday evening, and were glad to learn
that his health was much improved, and that he
would be able to prosecute the canvass regularly
until the campaign is ended. He addressed a
goody number of our citizens in This place on
Monday, who were delighted with him; though
their expectations were highly raised, he more
Than realized them. We understand that never
did man get such a sknnng did the redoubt-
able "ryrant OF the sand hills" Gen. Dockery
is Familiarity called by his neighbors.
From notes kindly furnished by friend, we
will endeavor for the mex, issue to write out full
report Of the speeches.
We were at Monroe. and were equally gratifed
to find the impression Mr.. Bragg had made in that
stronghold OF Democracy was most fatterIng.
We are credibly informed that number of promi.
nent wings Of Union, as well as of Arson and
Richmond, will not support Dockery they know
him far too well.
On Tuesday, the candidates for the Legislature
declared themselves ;-Messrs. Ashe and ToIson,
both Wings, for the Senate and COL Dunn for
the Commons. The Wing candiJat occupy
similar grounds, so far as an avowal Of opinions
was made. Col. Dunn has repeatedly represented
Union and Mecklenburg, and is a staunch and
true Democrat. 10 his speech declaring himself
he briefly discussed The land observation-disclosures
ing what was the true democratic ground upon
this question, and sustained himself by quoting
the authority of Jackson, Polk, Calhoun and other
republican fathers. He made the subject very
clear, and his speech was well received. He
has no opposition.
The refreshing showers which have visited us
since our last issue did not extend to that county
We never saw the prospects Of good crops Of
corn so gloomy; the corn is literally parched up
and all the rain that Can now fall could not make
a half crop. The stalk is twisted a: The top and
is not on an average knee high. Union has suE
ftred more from the drought Than any other sec.
ton we have heard of. The oars crop is
a good one. though the wheat we learn will fall
! fa- below average one.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-07-07
Snuff Dipping.

or all the delesiable, obnoxious, offensive, I'm.
necessary and filthy limitations which dear woman
is guilty Of nherring from fallen, depraved. cor
rupt and wicked man ha, Of snuff skipping" stands
pre-cmnent. How The second edition of an angel,
the ne plus ultra of Heavens best workmanship.
the idol Of man, the diamond of song the gem OF
prose and the GROWING glory Of humanity, can
concentrate tea tables spoonful of pUlverized
poison that would kill hog, and prove certain
death TO every living creature except tobacco
worm, is TO US totally at variance with all philoso
ply, reason, scripture, taste and refinement, and
utterly ,incomprehrnsi5le. We wish il were a
dream, wish it were romance; we wish i. was
not SO; but sad reality presents the picture Of an
angel Of beauty, with heavenly smile, rosy
cheek, the eye of gazele, standing erect in all
her majesty, dazzling in her robes Of silk and
diamonds, her form reflected in a costly mirror,
with chinqurpn stick nicely scraped between her
white fingers with the end in box Of snuff, and
regularly applying it TO her shining, ROSY lips and
mellow tongue. Faugh! 1t makes US sick TO
think about ii !-Souttern CuLtivutor.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-07-07

The telegraph announces The death of this Patr-
arch of the American press. Mr.. Richie estab.
Iished The Richmond Enquirer in 18O4-ius half
a century ago,-and for forty years he conducted
that journal with vigor, earnesrness and vivacty
that made It perhaps The most popular and infiuen.
Iial political paper in the United States. In 1915
he went to Washington, to take charge of the Ad-
minis,ration organ, the Union, which he conducted
till within the last three years. Mr.. Richie wrote
with fuIlness, sprightIiness and often with great
power: He knew how to touch the popular mind.
and he did not often appeal to his readers without
effect Though a warm partisan, we believe he
never allowed political differences interfere with
his social and personal relations. Taken for all
in all, Mr.. Rnchie was a man; one who has
done signal honor to the journalism of the country.
and whose death the Editorial fraternity have
cause to mourn. "AIter lies itfu fever he sleeps
weli."-Charleston Mercury.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-07-07
Flour.

/ AS this is one of the staples Of the county and
enters largely into our istof exports, 1t becomes
the producer TO use all means necessary TO ensure
it good and ready sale. There has been good
deal Of complaint in regard TO the barrels in which
it is packed-and we have now letter before US
from Commission House in Charleston, stating
!hal Flour put up in good substantial barrels Will
readily bring from 25 TO so cents more than when
the barrels are inferior. This is a matter that
ought TO be attended to at once. BY negIecrng
this the producer not ouly loses considerably on
The Flour he may have in market. but he INJURIES
the credit of North Carolina Mills.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-07-07

The Candidates for Governor will address their
fellow citizens al The following times and places:
Wadesboro', Arson county, Friday, June 3Oth
Monroe. Union county, Saturday, July lst.
Charlotte. Meckenburg co., Monday, July Sd.
LncoInton, Lincoln CO., Wednesday, July 5th
Newton, Calawba Co., Thursday, July 9Th.
Taylorsvile, Alexander co., Friday, July 7th.
Wilksborough. Wllks CO., Saturday, July 9Th.
Jefferson. Ache CO., Monday, July 10Th.
Boone, Wataugn CO., Wednesday, July 18th
Lenoir, Caldwell CO., Friday, July 18th.
Morganlon, Burke CO., Saturday. July 18Th.
Marion, Mcdowell CO., Monday, July 18th.
Rutherlordlon, Wednesday, July 18Th.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-07-07
The Rail Road Convention.

A large and enthusiastic Convention of the
friends of the Wilmington & Jonesboro Railroad,
was held at this place the 4th of July, and con.
tinucd it's sessions until Wednesday evening. Mr..
ROBERT Z. Troy, of Robson, was chosen Presi-
dent Of the Convention, and MessrS. WILLIAM
SON and BURR, Secretaries. A committee of two
from each County was chosen to prepare bust
ness for The Convention, and on Wednesday made
through their Chairman, Mr.. II. l.. HOLMES, OF
Wilmington, report on The subject Of the work,
and series of Resolutions in its favor
Many speeches were made both on Tuesday
and Wednesday, by gentlemen from different Sec
tons on the line Of the Road and its proceedings
were characterized by great unanmity and enthu.
siasm in behalf Of the work. The great under.
taking, so important to the best interests of North
Carolina, has therefore been Sc, in motion under
circumstances the most cheering and suspicious
full report Of the proceedings will appear in our
next.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-07-07

u A very large delegation to the Rail Road
Convention was in attendance, and body of more
able and courteous gentlemen never assembled 10
any State. The proceedings we're characterized
by, harmony and good feeling, and all expressed
themselves pleased with their visit. Every effort
was made both by the Hotels and private citizens
to contribute to the comfort and pleasure Of our
guests. magnificent dinner was served Up a,
J. B. KERR's Hotel, Of which over four hundred
delegates parook. more extended notice oil
which we unable to make at this time, as alb.
sence from town prevented our presence. On
"Wednesday evening large number made plea.
sure excursion over the Central Rail Road as far
as Rocky River. distance of l6 miles, The
whole affair passed off in grand style, and much
to the satisfaction Of all parties.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-07-07
REMEDY FOR CHoLERA.-The following extract


REMEDY FOR CHoLERA.-The following extract
from the letter Of clergyman to the Lord Lieu
tenant of Ireland presents "a very simple, and, he
says, efFectual preventive Of cholera, as well as
remedy OF great power:
The preventive is simple-a teaspooniui OF pow
dered charcoal taken three or four times a week,
in cup of coffee or other liquid. in the morning.
When attacked with cholera, a mixture OF an ounce
OF charcoal an ounce of audanum, and an ounce
Of brandy or other spirits, may be given as fol-
lows, alter being well shaken: A teaspoonlul every
five minutes. Ia hall an hour have known this
effectually to relieve and stay the disease. AS the
patient becomes better, the mixture may be given
at longer intervals. | have known patient in
The blue stage, and collapsed, perfectly recovered
in few hours.
The cha rcoal tried preventive on a
large plantation in the Mauritius. and no: single
individual out OF 500 was attacked with cholera.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-07-07

- ANNEXATION AN ITALIAN Principally To
THE UNITED STATEs.-A letter from Paris TO The
New York Tribune, dated June lOih informs us
that the Principally Of Monaco, on the shores o.!
the Mrdltorrh mean, between Nice and Genoa, with
population Of $500 souls and Two small sea ports,
is II candidate Tor admission into the Union Of
American States. IL contains three cities, which
cover nearly all its area. Two of them declared
themselves Independent, in ls4s, while the other
remained faithful to Sardinia, which government
has lately taken steps to annex them to Its terri
tory. To this not only The people, but the Prince
OF Morroca, who has interest in them object,
and now offer t" sell them to the United States. 1t
IS SAID our Secretary Of Legation Paris has I'M
taken to investigate the matter. The seaports are
said TO be good ones, and would prove vaIua ole TO
u.s. while the territory is described as rich in mines
OF silver, iron, mercury. &c.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-07-07
From the Petersburg (Va,) Intelligencer.
The Mad stone.

We were shown Yesterday (22d June) one Of
The Mad Stone, Of which there several that we
have heard oil in different parts oil Eastern Virginia
That which was shown in The possession of
Mr.. Olivier, who resides upon Halifax. street, in
this city, aud We are informed that he has several
certificates Of cases in which it has been success
fully used for the bite o. the mad dog. II is
rectangular in shape, with parallel sides and
polished surfaces, traversed by dark gray and
brown streakS, and about a size larger than half
Tonqua bean, except that il is not thick.
Upon being applied TO the wound of the patient
II soon extracts The virus, which, it Is said may
be distinctly seen in the wafer into which it is
repeatedly dipped during The operation. Most of
our elderly readers in This part Of the State are
no doubt, familiar with the tales Of effected
by this wonderful stone. The ono we are speak.
ing of possesses high reputation for its efficacy
in hydrophobia, substanliated by tesiImonv-
However marvellous may seem such q power in
so simple substance, yet il is not more so than
many other mysteries Of nature, and we do not
sec why Increduly should not bow TO the recog-
milton OF it anidote against one OF the most
appalling and deadly diseases By which the hu.
man frame can be racked. At all events its re-.
puied virtue is susceptible OF being easily and
fully tested should case unfortunately arise re.
may never be. We think that we confer public
benefit by making known the fact that there is
such stone in this city, which we learn has been
known TO act as a sovereign remedy for the bite of
a mad dog in repeated instances.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-07-07

PRoGREss OF THE CHoLERA.-The cholera has
appeared at ST. Paul, Minnesota, and several deaths
have taken place. At Nashville. Tenn. on the
2lsi instant. there were seven DEATHS aud four
more on The 22d. The town of Fayetteville, Tenn,
is nearly deserted, on account OF the appearance
Of the epidemic. The Nashville Union says that
three fourhs OF the hopra deaths there have taken
place among persons who use spring water, while
those who confine themselves 10 hydrant wafer,
and Otherwise prudent. have nearly ali ped
This, it says. is mol mere theory, but we'll de-
monsra rated fact.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-07-07

CT Those who arc fond Of indulging in the
luxury Of good S"gar can be gratIied 10 their
hearts content by dropping in at Brian & Thomp.
sons nice refrigersting Saloon. These gentlemen
have favored US with bunch Of their latest i'm,
porta,Ion, and after fair trial, we know that
richer or more fragran, never left their tropical
home for these parts. They have Ice and Lem.
ons, and possess tie art of compromising other
" fxins" that are not hard to take uhle the iher.
momeier stands al Sc.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-07-07

EXTRAORDINARY TRIAL OF KENTUCKY LAW.
yER.-Last week, J.fferson Evans, prominent
lawyer of Greensbutg, Ky. tried on a charge
Of grand larceny, under the following circum.
stances. man named Timothy Clary was 10
court, and accidentally leaving his. pocket book on
a bench Evans sal down on it, and finally carried
i, off: The pocket book was afterwards picked up
in another room. and part of the money it con-
tanned was found on the person Of the accused
On the trial. counsel for the defence rested their
case on the proposition "that lost property cannot
be the sub ec Of larceny" and on this point the
prisoner made an eloquent speech. He was &C.
Quilted,
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-07-07

A SUBJECT FOR GEoLoGIsTs.-Some singular
mineral deposites were discovered by digging GU,
a foundation for wire suspension bridge at Nor.
gantown, Va, a few days ago. ln mass OF COM
mingled iron ore, mica and sand, were found dis
,nct impressions Of shells, varying in size end
shape very considerably, and presenting strange
contrast with the solid mineral composition 10
which they were SO firmly mbedded. Some OF
these specimens were beautifully curious The i'm
pressions being plain and we'll defined though
made with the original shell in plaster paris. As
the mass was broken into smaller nipces, these
shell prints were disclosed all infnituns, and
although in such state Of decomposition to
render the seeming shells luseparabe from the ore
J and sand, yet some lew were gotten out entire
among the rest what seemed to be, in its several
prominent features, pelrifed turtle, Of small size.
These curioses had evidently lain there an
disturbed for oges. While on this subject, the
Morganion Mirror refers TO curiosity which has
attracted not a little attention, viz: the pictured
Rocks" as they are called, some six miles south
| of Morgantown, the Evansville road. There
| arc group of rocks, rising but little above the
| earth around them, upon which are some curious
shapes and hierogIyphics. Upon these rocks are
pictured leaves. hands. feet, hoofs of ANIMALS,
| snakes, &C.. some Of which look precisely as
though the object had been impressed there when
the rock was in plastic state, while others thu,
| such seem to be Of a more recent date Of execu.
tion,) present strong claim to paternity Of the
rather unPractised maet and chseI.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-07-07
CANDIDATES FOR SHERIFF.

pT We are authorized announce E. c. GREER, {of
Providence settement candidate for the Office of Sheriff
OF Meckenbug county the approaching August election
% We are authorized to announce J. S. MEANS as a
candidate the office of Sheriff OF Mecklenburg county,
the ensuing August election.
Or We are authorized announce r. r REA, g
candidate Sheriff OF Mecklenbug County the ensuing
August election,
or We are authorized announce w. A. COOK, as a
candidate for Sheriff of Meckenburg County at the ensuing
August election.
nr We are authorized to announce JAMES WALLACE
candidate for Sheriff OF Meckenburg County the
suing August election.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-07-07

SETTLEMENT OF KANSAS AND NEBRASKA A
correspondent of New York paper, riiing from
Kansas, says that emigrants are now pouring into
that territory from Missouri and Arkansas by
thousands and that at the last advices from the
border three thousand claims for pre.emptIon had
already BEEN sraked off by them. They have or
gained and resolved TO protect each others claims
until the lands arc surveyed and opened for entry
and the writer adds that they all either slave
owners the friends of slavery. He adds that
the emigration to Nebraska, which is not rs nu-
merous as this, is exclusively composed Of North
erners opposed 10 slavery.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-07-07

SINGULAR DEATH.-Mr ]. II. Morchead, liv.
ing near Paris, Mo-. died, short time since under
singular circumstances. He arose in the morning
apparently in his usual health, and after walking
about for a shor, time, and after paraking Of his
breakfast, he ordered his negro man to bring a
long bench into the house, saying he expected to
die and and wished be laid out on the same.
He then ordered him TO fire off gun as he want
&c TO whether he could hear Inc report. After
this, his wife asked him il he should send the ne
gro to work in the field !; he replied not that he
was going 10 die and he wished the negro 10 stay
and help to lay him out. He then laid down and
expired soon after.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-07-07
Texas. hos

A LII persons indebted to the Subscribers will pleas
\ pay up by the lst day of August next or the ncH
and accounts will be handed to officer for coett
Ii is not expected for to wait longer we desH
moving to Texas the fall and Of course will be cor
PEELED to have money. For the benefit of those iSa
wish to settle with us personally, will be found
Davidson College every Tuesday in each week, Ui9
the above name time.
LOWE & RANKIN
July 7, 1854. 50-4w
10 Wing copy times.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-07-07
PrOpGSalS.

OFFICE CHARLoTrE AND SoUTH CAROLINA RAILRop
COLUMBIA, s. c., June 3, 1851.
PROPOSALS, addressed5to the undersigned, are 10
vited until 1st August next, for the delivery at ar
points on the Charlotte and South Carolina Ralr'
(not exceeding FIVE hundred cords at any point
five thousand cords of good sound WOOD, in lenghse
two four feet.
FREDERICK MINIS,
July 7, "a. 50-1m General Superintendent
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-07-07

The Pacific Railroad Scheme, which was coz.
cocted IN New York, and which desi gned getting
fifty or hundred millions OF dollars worth OF
public lands out OF Congress, has exploded. The
president of the company it is said by the New
York Tribune. own"d forty millions Of the stock
There large number Of names Of subscri.
bers 10 the amount of millions, some of whom
would probably have been glad TO get credit to the
amount of ten cents on the dollar OF the sum they
subscribed. What's the next Z" dodge?'
PhiLxr. LecIoeY
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-07-07

1t is stated that it was. and probably still is, a
popular belief in Paris, that when one is outing
his house I" beg Journey, the right leg should
he stepped out first, as giving The left The precs.
dence in this cass would occasion i.Iuck. Pro-
badly The expression . put your best foot ormost, -
came from this superstition.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-07-07

little girl. three years old, was told by her
Sunday school teacher that we were all made ol
dust. Arrived at home she looked up in Ter
mothers lace, with anxious. inquiring glance,
and said, Ma. has God got any dust leli.' why,
my daughter? what mskes you ask such ones.
ton Cause. If he has, want him 10 make me a
little brother
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-07-07
New York WI arket.

NEW YORK, July l.
Cotton has been in moderate demand to- day at
previous rates.
Coffee is steady at 1O5 1o4c. for Rio:
Flour has improved under the Europa's advices.
Sales Of Ohio brands at SO.
Spirits of Turpen.ine are worth 55lc. per gal.
lon, Crude 81.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-07-07
Notice.

4 Ii persons indebted TO the late firm Of IoBlu
n X REA are informed that said firm has been %
solved, and that the Notes and Accounts belonging
have been transferred to j. M. Hutchinson, AttorGeI y
Law, for collection, Payment must be made N !"
July Court costs will be incurred.
NJ. W. ROBSON
ID. l.. REA.
July 7, 1854. Soft
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-07-07

"A fEDANTIc lrPLER.-" Landlord" said GER
tain speedy pedsgogue, somewhat given 10 s,rorr
libaons, 81 would like ouan,n1 If $500
modeum OF molasses in conjunction with a I:tae
water; but deal largely with Tie Spirits thou man Of