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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-11-17

A HAPPY TEMPERAsENT.-The Albany knick.
erLocker looks the bright side Of !ile's diorama
Ii has cheering word for everybody. Here is
one Of its brevitIes:
Life Is made up Of changes. A moment ago
patch Of sunshine rested like smile upon our
paper, and every thing around was bright; now
the page is overcast by a shadow, and the streets
withou, locks dull and dark. So in the affairs OF
life. To-day hope sings at our path, and the bow
Of promise spans ii as arch of gold, tomorrow
disappointment sits within the heart, and lowering
skies fall like the tresses Of angels around us --
There is nothing steadfast in this Hfe---no anchor
that is immovably fixed in the sands OF Time.
The waves Of fchance and circumstance arc stronger
than all the cables Of love, or interest or hope
and our barks drift forever about upon them, ike
lost souls wandering unceasngy y upon the banks
of Slyx. Lie is lu!l Of vissitudes and changes
even the is full Of pearls. Happy is that
man who can adapt himself TO all circumstances
for with him there IS neither sunshine nor shadow
but tempered brightness that can be compared
only with the rays of twilight when the sound Of
bells Is on the air. rests upon him continually"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-11-17
rhe Russian En,pcrer.

The New York Tribune says that Russia can
stEI coucenira,e an army Of three hundred thou.
oc,I .o,o -, , ,r;yar r,;nt and adds. sRNfsf
"And there are people who believe that Nlch9'
las will sue for peace If SebastoPol be taken -
Why, Russia has not played one-'hird of her
,rumps yet, and the momenIary loss OF SebastoPoi
and of the fleet is hardly felt at all by the giant
10 whom Sebastopo and the neet were but play
thing. Russia knows iullswella thai her decisive
action does not lie along the sea shores or wlthln
reach of debarking troops but. oh the contrary
on ahe broad interior of the continent, whore mas-
sire armies be brought TO acl concentrated on
one spot, swthoupfIatering away thelrdorces IN u
frnitess coast defence against evanescent enemies.
Russia mry lose the Crimcn, the Caucasus, FIN.
land, ST. Petersburg. and all such appendages-
but rs long her body with Moscow Ior lis heari'
and fortified Poland for lis swordarm, is unlouch-
cd she need not give in an iota. --- -
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-11-17

A New York letter mentions the foIlo"ing tx
traordnary incident, in connection with the loss
Of the Arctic: young gentleman lately residing
in this city, fell through hatchway in his father s
store some time last summer and was severely
injured, side OF his body becoming completely
paraly zed, and after while he entirely lost the
faculty Of speech. In This position be remained
until the 9Th uI'imo, ("bout the Time OF the ucci.
dent to The Arctic on board which steamer it was
known that the young mans father was passen.
ger,) when he suddenly started up in his sleep,
and exclaimed 10 the surprise Of all present. NIy
father is dro~ning!' fell back upon his pillow, and
died II the first time he had spoken for
months; il was the last forever" The young
man referred to son of Mr.. G. G. Smith, OF
New York, who was lost on The Arcuc.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-11-17
. 0pS$.

NATURAL CURIosITIEs IN SOUTHWESTERN VIR-
GINIA.-The Abingdon Vrginian, IN an article
devoted to the natural advantages and wonders of
Southwestern Virginia. says:
"And we have natural curiosities, some OF th m
grand and wonderful. We have heretofore spoken
of the Natural Bridge Of Scott, of which that OF
Rockbridge is miniature. The arch sweeps a
pretty regular curve two or three hundred feet
across Stock creek, leaving tunnel large enough
to shelter all the elephants in the junges OF CeyIon,
with carriage road on the summit, four hundred
and twenty feet above the rapid stream that tumbes
through the tunnel and washes its base. We have
in this country, few miles west Of US. p"rpcn
dicular fall of water OF about one hundred four
Or five miles north of us, another stream that
falls twice that distance in three graEd consecutive
leaps; spring a Jew miles east OF us lha. has
tbbed and flowed twice in twenty -four hours
since Noah's flood and few miles south of Us
the Passiac Falls in a miniature. We have caves
and cliffs, and gorges, where perhaps lhe foot Of
man has never trodden, and crags upon which
The eagle perchcs in safety and looks al the sun"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-11-17
Origin Of Various Plants.

Every gentleman farmer ought TO be somewhat
acquainted with the origin and history Of all ordi-
nary plants and trees, SO as to know their nature,
country and conditIon. Such knowledge, besides
being great sources "f pleasure, and very desl-
rab!e, will often enable him to explain phenome.
ma in the hu6lts OF many plants that other" lse
would appear inexpcable
Wheat although considered native Of Sici.
ly, originally came from the central tableland OF
Ihihet, where it yet exists grass, with small,
mcaly seeds.
Rye exists wild in Siberia.
Barley exists vi lid on the mountains Of Hima.
laya,
Oats were brought from Norlh Africa. NIiilet,
one species Is native Of India, another, Egypt
and Abyssna.
Maize, Indian corn, is native growth in Ame-
Tica
Rice was brought from South Africa, whence it
taken to India, and thence to EuroPeand Anne.
RIGA.
Pears are Of unknown origin.
Peaches are natives OF Germany.
The Garden Bean from the East indies
Buckwheat came originally from Siberia and Tar
tary. "
Cabbage grows wild in Sicily and Naples.
The p, ppv was brought from the East.
The Suutlower from Peru.
Hops came to perfection wild flower in
Germany
Saffron came from Egypt.
The Onion is also native of Egypt.
IIorseradsh from South Europe.
Tobacco is a native Of Virginia, Tobago and
California. Another species has also been found
wild in Asia.
The Grasses are mostly native plants, and SO
are the Clovcrs, except Lucerne, which Is native
Of Sicily.
The Gourd is an Eastern plant.
The Potatoe is we'll known native OF Peru and
Mexico.
Kprander grows wild near the Mediterranean.
Anso was brought from the Grecian Achipe-
lago.-D0lIar Newspaper.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-11-17

VINO ARE Your ARIsroCRATs.-Twen years
ago, this one made candles, that one sold chersc
and butter, anoher butchered a fourth carried on
dstlIlery, another was a contractor on canals,
others we're merchants and mechanics Tho are
acquainted with both ends Of society, as their
children will be after them, though it will hot do
TO say out loud For often you shall find that these
toing worms hatch butterflies, and they live about
year. Death brings division OF property, and
bring new fnanciers; the old gent is discharged
the young gent takes his revenues and b. gins to
travel-towards poverty, which he reaches before
death, or his children do, if he does not 81 that,
in fact though there is sort of monicd race ii is
not hereditary, it is accessible TO all three good
seasons Of cotton will send a generation OF men
up-a score of years Will bring them down. and
SEND their children TO labor. The father crnbs
and grow rich--his children strut and ase The
money. Their children in turn inherit the pride.
and go to shlliless poverty; next their children,
reinvigoraed by fresh pebeiah blood, and by The
smell Of The clod, come up again. -s- .
Thus society, like tree, lis sap from the en- rtb,
changes in to leaves and blossoms, spread them
abroad in great glory sheds off TO fall back To the
earth, again 10 mingIe with the soil, and at length
re-afpears in dress and fresh garnirure ~
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-11-17

A MIsUNDERsTANDINo.-T bonrders were
assembled, one stormy evening, in the parlor Of u
fashionable boarding house in Boston, " hen a ra.
ther antiqnared maiden lady Ii<ped out the remark
that she loved rainy day, and always av allied Of
one TO arrange her drawers; 4" so do L." growIed
an old sea captain: " overhaul my draw ers and
shirts too, sometimes, and sew on a button or a
string where II is wanted.'' MademoiseTIe did not
faint, but there was angry rustic Of her silks,
as she swept from the room, leaving all to -ex.
change suppressed a title for good hearty
laugh. ....-....-. ...
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-11-17

The Russian ships sunk at tho entrance OF the
hn,bor Of ScbasropoI, to prevent the allied fleet
from getting into attaching position, were seven
in number, viz; Th" Holy Trinity, OF l2O guns
Ros!i<InfF, Of 81 guns; Sisepoli, OF 40 guns; Ia.
goodich. Of 81 gons; Poriell, OF 80 guns; Sis.
tra, Of so guns, and Kooleuche, of 40 guns. All
these vessels except one had their rigging stand
ing, ard all their guns and stores nbonrd, when
they sank. After they were sunk. their n'asS
and rigging cut away, hut paris OF their
bulls were left visible nbove the water. CORES.
pond. nj of the London Times mentions an eIor-
NOUS fire as raging IT. The heart Of The city visible
to The allies and says 'fat hl the Russian desert.
ers report that the Russinns porsuing their
usual plan Of burning, blowing up and destroying
everything rather than surrender.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-11-17

EXPLOSION OF AN INTERNAL MACHINE AT
EARLE's HoTEL-SEvERAL PERsoNs INJURED
New York, Oci. 30.--Great excitement was oc'
casioned between one and two O'Clock on Saturday
afternoon, in the neghborhood of The Park, by
very loud explosion, which took place at Eare's
Hotel, in Park Row, shaking several buildings,
ringing the signal bells IN lhe Office Of tho Chief
OF Police. and injurlng several persons who, n: tho
time, are in the hocl. II appears That an elderly
gentleman had asked boy in attendance, at tho
LoreI, for his baggage, and with The latter went
behind The desk 10 get il, when the boy in looking
for handled the resi- OF the luggage rather roughly,
and among other articles brown yalisc, which
Instantly exploded with noise like thunder. Mr..
Powers, The bookkecper, who was standing by,
had his hair and whiskers burned, and the skirts
OF his coat torn. A Mr.. X. Dowd, who was talking
to Mr. Powers was badly burned about tbe face.
Another gentleman was lifted from his feel and>hs
clothes much torn. The old gentleman above
referred to- and several others ere slightly burned.
One man who was sitting upon srttee in front of
the house, thrown INFO The middle of the street.
The boy who overhauIing the baggage was
severely injured and taken 10 he New Y ork IIospi.
tai. Mr. Earle, The proprietor, was struck in tho
face hy splinter torn off lbe dining room door,
which was forced from lis hinges. ..- g..
The Chief Of Police, Capt. Brennan, and others
were soon on the spot, and after The place was
cleaned, proceeded 10 search for the remains OF
the Vnlise and lis contents. They found a double.
barrelied pistol, with one barrel screwed of, and
some other things which, when put together. formed
a torpedo of dangerous character. A l2I ID.
powder keg, and one-pOuSd canister, were also
found. The coniriVsnce for exploding tho machine
was odmirable--wben the vaIse was held by both
handles it would not explode. but when held by
one only, The interior work set in motion, and The
explosion look place, The machinery was handed
10 Mr.. Blunt for reconstruction. The building
which was old, was much shaken. and many OF
The ceilings were badly cracked. Several indows
were broken, and the columns shattered. The
damage is estimated al about 81, ,0C0. No person
about The hotel seems TO know how the vdse got
there, and one has claimed it, Mr., EsrIe is
moi conscious OF having an enemy, and cannot ac.
coont for the introduction into his hotel Of so dan.
gerous an instrument. II is supposed Thai il was
sent there IN expectation OF some pessOns calling
for II and that the Ploson was premature .-seI
= ,J0Hy1NZ Z0C( AM ySA
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-11-17

Not one pound in five OF tho sold butter in
the market is fiji for human food. Butter, makers
should remember these few short rules
The newer and swccter the cream, the swectcr
and higher favored will be the butter.
The air must be fresh and pure in the room or
cellar here the milk is sci. ..s...... F..
Keep the cream IN tin pals, stone pots, into
which put spoonful of salt, AT The bc ginning, then
stir the cream, l4A;ly each morning and even
ing; this will prevent in from moulding or sour
ing. --#
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-11-17

AT a trial in The western part Of this Stale be.
fore his honor. Judge Person, or a young man
named John Williams, for shooting runaway
negro, the Judge took occasion 10 lay down the
law in such cases. He said The killing of ~ ruDa-
way slave was murder even though the slave
attempted % make his escape after being comman-
ded TO surrender. He said wrong Impression IN
regard 10 the law on This sutj~ct prevailed, and
expourdrd 1t at some length in order-ios sci The
community right Williams WAS conviced OF
manslaushter, but account Of his youth iuhg-
ment was not prayed against him, but formally
entered upon The DockG as w~rl,iay not 70 b.
dsregard"d
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-11-17
MARCH & SHARP.

AUCTIONEERS AxD COMMISSION MERCHANTS
COLUMBIA, $. C.,
WILL attend to the sale of all kinds of Merchandise,
w Produce, &c. Also, Real and Personal Property.
or purchase and sell Slaves, &c, on Commission.
SALES K 'oM No. 10 Richardson street, and imme-
dIately opposite the United States Hotel.
Feb 3, 1851 rHos H. MARCH, JME.s SHARP.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-11-17
Morris worfzs,

NJf/jNfO1CV, ITHU.
THE subscribers manufacture Mining Machinery.
i follows, viz: The CoENIsH PUNrING ENGI>E, high
and low pressure Pumping, stamping and Hosting
STEAM ENGINES CoRNIsH IrMTS, STAMrs, CRUsHERS,
WNCHEs, Iron BLoCKs, PULIY> of all Sizes and every
variety Of Machinery tor Mining purposes.
THOMAS. CORSON & WEST.
June ?, 1854 4J-1y
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-11-17

THE WESTERN Pork TRADE.-The Louisville
Journal says the crop Of hogs will be larger in
kentucky han some time since supposed, and
adds:
Packers, under present circumstances, with n
light money market and large stocks and grea:
depression in prices Of last years product are
10th TO enter the market at the rates deman-
dcd. Some offering 81 net, but this is we
think a little too low We are confident. lowcv.
cr that sales could at present be affected at
over 81 so net.
The Alton Telegraph snys:-
We hear it rumored that five thousand hcgs
have been contracted for at Springfield. Iii. at 50
so. The represented seller is packer of that
place.
The ST. Louis Intelligencer says:
Here packers talk OF 81, and so far as We have
heard an expression of opinion, none calculate
tina: less than this i'll be paid any lime during
the session. A drover in the city yesterday.
offering to CONTRACT 900 or / 500 head al So,
but found no buyer.
AT CincnEat S4 net is offered. I'D
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-11-17
The American Hotel,
CHARLOTTE, n. c.

CHARLOTTE, n. c.
BEG to announce to my friends the public, and pres
patrons of the above Hotel that have lease the
for a OF years from the lst of January next
Alter which time, the entire property Will be thorough
ly rcp9-cd and renovated and the house kept in first
class style This Hotel the Depot and pleasant
ly situated, rendering desirable house for travellers
and families.
Dec 6, 1853. 22t G.. NJ. RAY.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-11-17

GooD ADVICE" Tnke care" recommended a
father TO his children, g. when you find yourself
in the presence Of persons who see you for the
first time 10 display only the best qualities Of heart
and mind. They will always judge under This
first impression" Tint father knew the world.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-11-17
Livery and Sales Stable,
BY -. H. REA.

4 t the stand formerly occupied by r. Morrison, in
II Charlotte. Horses fed hired and Sold Good ac-
eomm1datlOns for Drovers The of his friends
aud the public generally solicited
FobruIry H. 1851. 3O-v
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-11-17

VIvIPARouss FIsHEs.--A Now -Orlenns states
that species Of fish has recently been faken in
The Canal in that city, which is proved, in the
most conclusive way, toprpduce lis young aiyey
II asserts7!or California aud New Orleans lhe, ex,
elusive honor Of neurshing such wonders. Our
New Ortcans- contemporary is behind the age.
The thing lS SO comDlpB,-as to be TO. wonder al
oil in our waters. The sharks, (of which Ibcre
are nine species hefe,) The rays and the skates
ALL an iae. OF the earta"gaous fshes--apd III,
catfish, afford abundant instan nces OF ,yivpa rous
species; and it is even doubled, whether, the owl.
parnus are not the exception, raiher than the rule
nihs wide department. Of Ocean HE. BuI We
also had occasion 10 notice. some iinn since il,at
yiSIParous scale ish bad been found in Ihs fresh
water springs iii the upper paFt Of Charleston
District. Nov that obsery ton has been turned
That way, II IS probable that many moro species,
both IN fresh walere and in salt ibaI produce their
young alive, will be discovered. Scieace has vet
a world Of new things TO lay open.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-11-17

THE BEST HAM-EIow CURED.-As our rea.
ders, especially i'll The country, my have some
curiosity, to know the method by which the prize
ham presented at our Fair was cured, we have
procured the recipe for publication. 1t is furnish.
ed by Mrs. f.. NJ. Henry, of Charlotte, the lady
who the successful contestant.
The judges, may add. agree in pronouncing
the ham in question perfectly superb.
"Altcr cutting out my pork. rub the skin side
of each PIECE with about hafeaSpoonlul OF salt
pctre well rubbed in. rub the pieces all over
with salt leaving them well covered on the feshy
side. then lay the hams in large tight lroughs,
skin side down. | continue the process until ii is
all sailed down. | let them remain In the troughs
without touching or troubling them for four or five
w. cks: according 10 the size Of tn? hog, no matter
how warm or changeabe the weather is. then
take them out of the trough and string them on
while oak splits, wash all the salt off Eith brine,
if sufficient, if not, with water; then rub them we'll
and thoroughly With hickory ashes. Let them
then hang up and remain twenty iour hours, or
even two or three days before / make the smoke
under them, which must be made with green
chips aud not chunks | make the smoke under
thcm once every day and smoke thcm for five or
six weeks. After stop The smoke, let the hams
rcmain hanging all the time. Shoulders cure in
the same way.
N. B. My hogs are killed in the morning, and
always let them remain all that day and the NJ xt
night before cut them uP.-Iet Dem.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-11-17

-- A WIFE SoLD.-A man cold his wife fnr a
sovereign (20 shiIings) at Bury, Lincolnshire,
lately and she leil for parts unknown with ber new
proprietor,
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-11-17
MEDICAL NOTICE.

I NR. z. 4. ALDWE ELL has associated his son, DR..
IL JOSEPH w. CAI4DW ELL, with him in the Pruc-
of Medicine. Office 2ud story Elms' brick
building, the Courthouse.
March 81, 1854. 35-tf
N. BAH persons indebted TO by accounts
requested to settle the al early day.
Mar 24 p. c. CALDWELL.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-11-17

a Duel FureHr.--Tbe New York "EycDn1Qe
Eos states that a duel-Was fought on Ibe EIysisn
Fields at lioboken drs Ipprning,, where Hamhtoa
aud BUR fought, brlwfen .Peier Thompson, OF
South Carolina' and Mr.. Morton Of this cry.
ihey Tough. al fifteen PSces with pistols, sad nt
lhe sec0nd fire Sou h Carolina receiycd Inc ba9
OF New ork IN his lett arm, causing quite pain.
iHi wound. The particulars Of the .ificuty arc
p't stated, but il. is announced thai they shook
hahds and expressed lhemselyes satisfied. -
ri He PuALIc zLANDs.-Thcp people continue TO
fnshih greal numbers 10 the Jnnda, clices of tho
Hesi' to purchase lands undrs tho Kate ucs uf C,R
gE<s%. ~..z. .. WV
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-11-17
- Mining MACHINERY.

hFNIidS WdNhEHVt!'
(tOR%ISH PUMPS, Lifting and Forcing, Cornish
\ CrusherS, Stamps, Steam Engines, and general
Mining work, made by the subscribers at short notice
LANG, COOK 4 CO.,
Hudson Machine Works.
Refer to Hud on, n. Y.
Jas. 7. Hodge, Esq, NcwYork.
iuae ,. ISJI i3-y
The Shasta courier. [volume] (Shasta, Calif.) 1852-1872, 1854-10-21
pu.c.o.e Of the Sandwich Islands.

The s. f. Chronicle is in possession OF suffi-
GENTLY reliable Information 10 justify the decla-
ration that 1.-The Sandwich Islands are urs.'-
We quote from its leader the annexed para
graphs:-
We have the most reliable authority for say
ing that the King, kamehamcla and The Heir
Apparent, Prince Alexander, have signed an Oh
legation by which they agree 10 cede the sOve-
reignily of the Islands TO the government OF the
United States upon condition that an annuity OF
three hundred Thousand dollars be paid during
the lite of The King, and coupled with certain
other stipulations 10 be performed subsequent
TO that contingency. This agreement has been
already forwarded TO the Government at Wash
iIrgton We have not the particulars of the agree
ment, but are assured that the main point is as
stated above. That our government will accept
such proposition scarcely be donbted
Tie king is tired of the cares, if not of the
trappings OF royalty, especially one which is en-
comprised by many uncertainties and dangers,
aud with one certainty apparent. viz; that roy
aly must pass away, as lis subjects are rapidly
doing. Prince Alexander, not the elder OF the
brothers, but the younger, and heir to The throne
by adoption, has had visions of TIE throne,
crown and scepter. but has abandoned them,
and concluded that certain fortune is preiera-
BILE to SO uncertain thing as Majesty. He has
made his decision, and to avoid constant inqui-
ries and annoyances, has left Honolulu aud Oahu,
and gone To Hawaii This he announced to a
gentleman recently arrived here. Mr.. Gregg,
L. s. Commissioner. has labored i'll con junction
with others to bring this about, and we have
reason 10 believe that it will be very con-
frmed at Washington. '''W eastward the star Of
Empire" &c.
The Shasta courier. [volume] (Shasta, Calif.) 1852-1872, 1854-10-21
From Salt Lake.

We have been furnished by Adams & Cas-
Express, with the Deseret Ne'cs of the 2lst Sept.
Col Steptoe and his command arrived or the
3lst o. August 1t is probable they will winter
at Rush Valley. and proceed 10 California in the
Spring. The officers under Colonel Steptoe are
Major Reynolds. Captain X. ingalls,, quarter
master and commissary ; Lieuts. Tyler. Mowry,
Livingston, Chandler and Allslon. H. R.Wirtz,
surgeon.
There are about rs suldiers. being two com
panies of Artillery and one of Infantry, and
about $50 employees or quartermasier s. men,
one hundred wagons and carriages and about
1000 head of horses and mules.
Gov Young has made treaty with the Snakes,
but the e,nsrants to California spoilt 1t by steal
ing their horses
twenty-five sacks of mall brought by OK
trains were delivered at Salt Lake on the 10th
of August, and more were coming The docu-
ments in them were nearly worthless from age
and damage.