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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-03-03

~ We visited Saturday night last
with one Of the heaviest falls of water that we
o'clock at night, and poured in torrents until
after daylight on Sunday morning. The Cataw-
ba River higher than at the great freshet IN
1910. The Railroad Bridge over that river we
happy TO state stood unmoved g amid the hell
Of waters that boiled and dashed" against its solid
abutments-rhe damage TO the road was very
slight The GreenvilIe Road was not SO FORUM
seven hundred feet Of the trestlo work has been
washed away, carrying with it fourteen cars load
ed with lumber which had been placed on the
trestle to keep it from moving.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-03-03
The Concord Weekly Gazette.

We have received the first number OF this pa
per, published IN Concord, N. c., by Mr.. JAMES
NJ. HENDERSON, and place it upon our exchange
list with pleasure. 1t is very handsome, well
printed sheet, Wing in politics. We wish the
Proprietor much pecuniary success.
o. Since our last issue, Messrs. Badger and
Kerr, have made able and effective speeches in
favor Of the Nebraska bill. That portion of the
Wing press, Of this State, who have been prating
so much about bad faith, and impugnipg the mo-
tivcs of the gallant Douglass, now find themselves
in rather an uncomfortable fix. Will they still
insist that the horse is seventeen feet high-or
will they have the bodness to retract their error,
and give that support to the bill which it will re.
ceive from every southern representative in either
House of Congress. What pity Badger did
not speak sooner. How much explanation and
useless shedding Of ink it would have saved. He
should have by all means Sneeced sooner.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-03-03

o. We learn from passenger who came up
on the Wednesdays train, that Mr.. HALL, an
Agent on the Charlotte & S. c. Railroad, in at
tempting to jump off the cars while IN motion, re-
ccved very severe injury. This was an i'm
prudent and unnecessary risk, and we hope the
attempt.
Washington sentinel., 1854-05-04
The Grea, Piano and Music Establishment.
HORACE WATERS,
No. 333 Broad,cay, New York.

@.. NO. 333 BrOddpdy, NeU l0rf.
TIME best and most improved Pianos and Meo-
4 deons.-T. Gilbert " Co.'s Worlds Fair Pre-
mium Pianos with or without the Tolian, and
with iron frames and circular scales. The merit
ofthese instruments is too well known to need
further commentator. Gilbert's Boudoir Pianos
an elegant instrument for small rooms. Haet d
Cumston's Pianos, of the old established firm oi
Halet & Co. Mr.. W.. being sole agent for all the
above Pianos, can offer them lower than any other
house. Horace Waterss Pianos, manufactured
elasticity of touch. 1893 Broadway is the largest
depot for Musical instruments in this country, al.
fording an opportunity for selections not 10 be had
elsewhere. Secondhand Pianos at great bargains
Prices from $60to S175 Every instrument fully
warranted or the money refunded.
MELODEONS.
Goodman q Baldwns Patent Organ Melodeons,
with taco hanks OF keys--a sweet and powerful in.
strument. Prices from SIS to 5000. S. d. & II.
w. Smiths cfiebrated Nelodeons, Martins uari-
valled Guitars, Browns Harps, Flutinas, Violins,
Brass Instruments, &c, &c. Dealers supplied
with Pianos and Melodcons at factory prices 12d
per cent. discount to clergymen.
MUSIC.
This list comprises the proaucts of the great
masters of both the American and European con
tnents, and is receiving constant additions by an
extensive publication Of the choice and popular
pieces OF the day. Dealers in Music, and Teach
ers of Semnaries wishing 10 purchase any music
published or make arrangements for continued
supplies Of Mr.. Waterss new issues, will find il 10
their interest to call or forward their orders. Mu-
sic sent TO any part Of the Union Canadas post
age free.
Apr 1-d3m HORACE WATERS.
Washington sentinel., 1854-05-04
G0nratianaI.
nEEnIcAL NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

Nl den Sydney College, Richmond, Va.-The
sixteenth annual course of lectures will COM
mence on Monday, the 10th day of October, 1S53
and continue until the LIST Of the ensuing March.
The commencement for comforting degrees will
be held about the middle of March.
r. L. Bohannan M. d., Prof. of Obstetrics and
Diseases of Women and Children.
H. w. Chamberlayne, M. d., Prot. OF Maieria
Medica and Therapeutics.
Martin p. Scett, M. D., Lecturer on Chemistry
and Pharmacy.
Chas. Bell Gibson, M. D.. Prof. of Surgery an
Surgical Anatomy.
Garter F. Johnson, M. D., Prof Of Anatomy and
Physiology.
David II, Tucker, M. d., Prof of Theory and
Practice of Medicine.
Arthur Z. Peucolas, M. D., Demonstrators OF
Anatomy
The study Of practical anatomy may be prose
cuted with the most ample facilities, and at very
trifing expense.
Clinical lectures are regularly given al the col
lege infirmary and Richmond almshouse The in
iTmary under the same roof with the college, and
subject 10 the entire control of the faculty. is at all
times well filled with medical and surgical cases,
and furnishes peculiar facilities for clinical in
struction. Many surgical operations are perform
ed in presence of the class; and the students, be-
ing freely admitted TO the wards, enjoy, under
the guidance of the professors, unusual opportu-
mites for becoming familiar with the symptoms,
diagnosis, and treatment of disease
ExPENsEs.-Matriculation fee, S. Professors
fees, 500. Demonstrators fee $40. Graduation
fee, S25
le- The price of board including fuel, lights,
and servants attendance is usually SO or S35 per
week. DAVID H. TUCKER, M. D.,
Sep 29-tf Dean Of the Faculty.
Washington sentinel., 1854-05-04
IlisffIIanf0ns.
THE PEOPLES JOURNAL.

A Illustrated Record of Agriculture, Me-
IA chanics, Science, and Useful knowledge,
published monthly, by ALFRED Z. BEACH, No.
sc Nassau street, New York.
TERMS, FIFTY CENTS A VOLUME.
Sent by Mail to any part Of the United States.
Every number contains 80 large pages of letter
press, beautifully printed on fine paper, and
Profuseiy Illustrated with Engravings.
Farmers, mechanics, inventors, manufacturers,
and people ofevery profession, viii find in the Pro
PIES JOURNAL a repository OF valuable information
peculiarly suited 10 their respective wants.
TERMs-To subscribers, my cents a Uoiame
Subscriptions may be sent by mail in coin, post
Office stamps bills, al the risk OF the publisher.
The name Of the post office, county, and State,
where the paper is desired TO be sent, should be
pkzi3ay icritsn Address, postage paid,
ALFRED L. BEACH,
No. Sc Nassau street, New York City.
Va Two volumes are published annually.
Back numbers and volumes always on hand for
sale. Single copies 10 cents each, TO be had at
nearly all the book and periodical stores in the
country.
Washington sentinel., 1854-05-04
r ErTER AND FOOLsCAP PAPERS,
THE NEW YORK MUSICAL REVIEW


Il and Choral Advocates the cheapest and
best Musical Paper in the world. This journal,
(Which has heretofore been published monthly
commences its fifth year in January next, and
thenceforwarded il will be published every two
weeks--on every other Thursday; thereby giving
more than twice as much matter without any
crease in price. Each number contains sixteen
quarto pages, four of which are new music, con-
ssting of glees hymn tunes, chants, anthems, dedi-
cation and holyday pieces and, in short, every
variety of music adapted TO purposes of religious
worship, TO public occasions and 10 the home cir
Gle; all of which will be of practical character,
and such as can be sung by persons of ordinary
musical attainments. In the editorial department
OF the Recieto are engaged, lin addition TO Mr.
Cady, the former editor) gentlemen Of the highest
talent and ripest musical experience, among whom
are, George F. Root, VIM. b. Bradbury, Thomas
Hastings and Lowell Mason and its circle of cor
respondence, home and foreign, is complete. The
ReUte,v will also be regular medium for the an
nouncement of new musical publications by all the
leading publishing houses in the Union. The sub
scrption list of this paper is now larger than that
of any similar Journal in the world and the new
arrangements, rendering il the cheapest as well as
lit is hoped) the most valuable paper ever pub
lished must largely increase its already unparal-
elled circulation.
Terms: One dollar per anaau or sic copies for
foe dollars, always in advance
Mg- The music alone in a volume would cost
over five dollars in the usual form. Besides this
there will be an immense amount of musical news,
only one dollar! Every one feeling particle OF
interest in the cause ofmusic will surely subscribe.
Specimen numbers sent on receipt of two letter
postage stamps. Address always post pad)
M MASON BROTHERS,
% Park Row, N. Y.
Washington sentinel., 1854-05-04
JEW SPRING GOODS

NEW SPRING GOODS.-P. III. Browning.
LIN under the United States Hotel, returns his
thanks 10 Senators and members Of the House OF
Representatives forthc liberal patronage bestowed
upon him the past winter, and respectfully solcts
their attention, as well as citizens and strangers
generally, TO his large, superior, and fashionable
assortment of Spring Goods Cloths, Cassimeres
and Vestings, in varieties. have not in any
previous season been so well prepared 10 offer 10
the closest buyers such inducements 10 call and
examine M a.ock; feeling satisfied that the extent
and variety of stock, with such low prices, will
compare with any other establishment here or
elsewhere All garments cut and made in the
most approved style.
N. b. Sole agent for SCOTS Report Of Fashions
for the District
Ready made Clothing of superior quality, OF
my own make, which will be sold the most
reasonable terms
Mar s-tf 4.
Washington sentinel., 1854-05-04
WIN. RUTHERFORD.
On E ST., bet. 18th and l3:a
Oct. SIN
NEW GOODS! Bargains for C l-H!
IN EXTRAORDINARY ATTRACIIt 4 81

In EXTRAORDINARY ATTRAC1I i =
Free Exhibition of the most splendid ass ri ent
Of fall patterns, the Mayopoiaan Papern ging
and Upholstery WarSroo1ss, No. 5, Wa ngton
Place, east side of 7th street, S doors south of
street. would most respectfully inform the citi-
zens of Washington, Georgetown and vicinity,
that have just received from the manufacturers
splendid assortment of Paper Hangings, of the
richest designs and best finish, embracing all va
rietes and Einds-viz: Gold Silver, Velvet, Satin,
and Unglazed Papers, at all prices, from 10 cents
10 So so cents per piece. Borders of the richest
patterns, ranging in price from l2i cents to 50 SO
for nine yards. Window Shades from 37i cents
TO ST. and upwards, according TO quality.
Paper hung by the best workrnen. All work
warranted TO give satisfaction. Designs for halls
and vestibules are kept on exhibition. Statuary
and ornamental work done in artistic manner.
Churches and halls papered and decorated after
the Partisan and New York styles.
Upholstery work done in the best manner, and
at short notice, by skilful workmen.
Particular attention is calledto my 25 cent Satin
Papers. My assortment is unrivaed by any other
in this city. No trouble to show goods. A call is
respectfully solicited. Doors open till o'clock in
the evening. JOSEPH T. X. PLANT.
Sep 24-3meod (m)
Washington sentinel., 1854-05-04
THE PEOPLES PATENT OFFICE.

Inventors and others desiring to obtain letters
patent for inventions, are requested to communi-
cate directly with the editor of the Peoples Jour-
NAL, by whom all the necessary documents are
prepared, with the utmost fidelity and dispatch
Patent business ofevery description promptly al
tended TO. Persons wishing for information rela
tive TO patents or Inventions may all times con-
suit the undersigned tcHhoRt charge, either per-
sonally at his Office, or by letter. To those living
at distance, he would state, that all the needful
steps, necessary TO secure patent can be ar
ranged by letter, just well if the party were
present All consultations and business strictly
confidential. Patents promptly secured in Eng
land, France, and other foreign countries. For
patents in the United States model of the nven-
tion is always necessary. In size it should not
exceed one cubic foot.
ALFRED E. BEACH,
Editor Of the Peoples Journal, Patent Agent &C.,
No. SO Nassau street, New York.
4. Nov 23-*
Washington sentinel., 1854-05-04
BRANCH OF sTATIoNERs' HALL,
Nos. ia and ITO Pearl street, Nec York

Nos. 174 and Ito Pearl street, Neac York
COLLINS, BOVINE s. CO., Importers of
" foreign and dealers in domestic stationery
are now offering one Of the largest and best Sc
lected stocks TO the trade that can be found in this
market. Our stock comprises all the various
styles aud qualities wanted in the United States
and Canadas, consisting of bath post, plain and
gilt edge; plain, gilt, and embossed note cap let
ter, commercial note, commercial packet, and folio
post; Hat cap, denny, medium royal sup. royal !;
American and English drawing papers; PLAIN, EN-
bossed, and colored cards card, perforated, Bris-
tol, bonnet, and straw boards; blank, pass, and
memorandum books, of every variety; fancy, mar
Bile, and coored papers, at very low prices. Gold
pens, with and without silver holders, and steel
pens, cutlery, &c, with an endless assortment OF
statoners' goods, and envelopes of every descrlp-
ton. COLLINS, BOWNE& q W.
11th s doors north of Penn. avenue.
Oct. 4-iy% (m)
Washington sentinel., 1854-05-04
GELECT CLASSICAL and Mathematics

~ SCHooL--The subscriber has removed his
school 10 College Hill, where a commodous build
ing is being fitted up for its reception.
As the Preparatory Department of the Column
ban College, il will continue to preserve the char
acter of strictly select school, designed for lay
ing the foundation Of thorough English, Class-
cal, and Mathematical education. The next ses-
sion will commence on the 18th of September, and
close on the last of June.
Terms: Sl2 SO per quarter, payable in advance.
Al small additional charge, the students will
be permitted 10 attend the Lectures delivered in
College on Chemistry, Geology, and Mineralogy,
and also to receive instruction in French and other
Modern Languages by the Professor in that de-
partment.
Pupils may be boarded at the College, under the
special care and superintendent ofthe Principal.
The necessary expenses Of a full boarding student
will be about $50 per academic year, and OF a
weekly boarder will not exceed $50.
GEORGE s. BACON, Principal
Refers to the Faculty Of the Columbian College |;
Col. J. l.. Edwards, Col. Peter Force, VIM. Gun
ton, Esq; T.. d. Gale, NJ d., of the Patent Office;
Joseph Wilson, Esq. of the Land Office; and Pro-
fessor G. c. Jcwett, of the Smithsonian Institute.
Sep21
Washington sentinel., 1854-05-04
UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA.-The next

" session Of tins institution will open the 1st OF
October, and close the 29th of June following
The university embraces the following schools,
viz: /, ancient languages; 2, modern languages;
3, mathematics; 4, natural philosophy, mineralogy,
and geology; 5, chemistry; g. medicine; 7, COM
paraiive anatomy, physiology, and surgery; 8, mo-
raj philosophy, rhetoric and bellies lettres, and po-
litical economy; 9, law. Also a lectureshp OF
special anatomy and materia medica, and de-
monstratorship of anatomy The schools of an
cient languages, modern languages, and mathe-
mates, have each assistant instructor; and in
the school Of law there is an adjunct professor
The expenses (not including clothing, books, or
pocket et-,noney,) are as follows:
Tuition fee say three schools, at S25 each S75 90
Boarding, including diet, room-fiirnure,
and attendance OF servant, payable in
three nstalments in advance ....... 100 90
Room rent, two occupying room, IS
each ............... ................. w
(Rents without the precints, something
more)
Naturalization fee, SIS; contingent depo-
sit SO ..................... IS 90
Washing, say $40; fuel and light, say $40 80 90
S25s 90
Students of medicine are charged with four
tickets, ut S25 each, and dssecting fee of So
The fee in the immediate class of law is $50; in
senior class $75. @r
GESSNER HARRISON,
Sep 21-tf Chairman Of the Faculty.
Washington sentinel., 1854-05-04

6 NOLLENs, HOW NE q CO., IHtH stTtct,
~ I'd door north Of Pennsylvania avenue, i'm
porters and manufacturers, offer at low cash prices
every variety OF account books, paper, fancy, and
staple stationery. Copying and notaral presses
cheap.
Writing papers, notes, drafts, receipts, hotel
registers sets of books for societies, writing desks
scrap books, shipping receipt books, patent ink
stands, tin cash and deed boxes, manifold letter
writer's bankers note cases, slates pencils chess
exchange, memorandum books, time books, port
olloss gold and steel pens, superior writing ink,
elastic paper holders, seal presses, pass and copy
books, penknives, backgammon boards, wax, wa
iers, tissue paper. Fancy stationery in great va
rely Books ruled and bound TO pattern.
JOB printing executed at low rates. Cards, cir
cuiars, bill heads, checks, receipts, &c.
BRANCH OF STATIONERS HALL,
ia and l76 Pearl street, New York.
Nov. 5--tf.
Washington sentinel., 1854-05-04
C,COTTys MEEKLY PAPER.--The pub

CCOTTS WEEKLY PAPER.--The pub
y Usher Of this large and popular family journal
offers for the coming year QS5D combination of
literary attractions heretofore unattemped by any
of the Philadelphia weekles. Among the new
features will be and brilliant series Of orjgi
nal romances by George Lippard, entitled Legends
Of the Last Century. All who have read Mr.. Lip
pards celebrated Legends of the American Revo-
lutionn published for iifty-six consecutive weeks
in the "Saturday Courier" will find these pictures
of French and American history endowed with all
the power and brilliancy of his previous produc-
tons. The first of series Of original novellettes,
called Morris Hartley, or the knights ofthe Mystic
Valley, by Harrison w. Ainsworth, Is about to be
commenced. 1t will be handsomely illustrated by
twelve fine engravngs. and its startling incidents
cannot fail TO elicit undivided praise. Emmerson
Bennett the distinguished novelist, and author OF
Viola, etc, etc, is also engaged 10 furnish bril-
liant novelette, to follow the above. Mrs. Mary
Andrews Denison, author of Home Pictures, Pa
tience Worthington and her Grandmother, etc,
will continue a splendid domestic novelette,, en-
titled the Old Ivy Grove, and III. G. Watson an
illustrated story called the Two Edged knite-a
graphic picture of early life in Old Kentucky. To
these will be added original contributions and Sc
lections from Mrs. Caroline Lee Hentz, Clara
Clarvie, Lille Lilberne, Mrs Stowe, Grace Green
wood, and other distinguished writers; the news
of the day, graphic editorials, full reports OF the
provision, money, and stock markets, letters from
travellers at home and abroad, etc., etc.
Terms-One copy one year So two copies one
year So four copies year S5; nine copies one
year, and one to the getter up OF the club, $40
twenty copies one year and one to the getter up
of the club, $40.
Address A. SCOTT, Publisher,
No Ill Chestnut ST., Philadelphia.
Washington sentinel., 1854-05-04
aail aaaas.
BALTIMoRE AND OHIO RAILROAD.

bALIlmOhE AMI OnlO ItAlltOAD.
For Cincinnati, LoaisviLe, Iudiaaapoiis, Ceiiins
6as, Zaaesvi2s, Cleveland Toledo,
Chicago and 81. Louis.
TICKETS for all the above
points can be had at the railroad station in
Washington.
Passengers leaving Washington at 6, A; NJ,
splendid steamers WINCHESTER and DUR
NAL, for Wellsville 40 miles from Wheeling
thence direct by railroad 10 Cleveland, Toledo,
Chicago and Alton thence by steamboat 20 miles
to ST. Louis Leaving Washington at 5, L. M.
they will connect the next afternoon with the
splendid 6 sUNION LINE STEAMERS for Gin
cinnati and Louisville, and for Indianapolis by
railroad from Lawrenceburg.
Through tickets sold for Cincinnati Louisville,
and Indianapolis also for GAINESVILLE and Colum-
bus by national road stages from Wheeling.
Passengers holding through tickets can lie over
at any point on the route. For information and
tickets, apply TO T. II. PARSONS, Agent, Wash.
ington.
J. III. DONE,
Feb Tiff Master Transportation.
Washington sentinel., 1854-05-04

DLNOs.-The subscriber has I'm Store a
IL very handsome rosewood Piano, iron frame,
seven octaves, which for beauty Of tone and
superiority of finish cannot be surpassed by any
instrument. Il will be disposed ofon accommoda-
ting terms.
Also for rent, very fnc-ionsd instrument.
Washington sentinel., 1854-05-04
NOTICE TO U. s. MAIL CONTRACTORS
AND THE PUBLIC.

November |, 1853.
TT HAS BEEN LONG THE PRACTICE
i of this Office TO pay the drafts drawn and nego-
tiated by contractors for carrying the United
States mails for the amounts respectively OF their
quarterly pay Ii was established 10 accommo-
date the contractors and meet their necessities in
advance of the regular and slewer process Of pay
ing by the drafts or warrants Of the department,
and was intended only TO apply 10 one draft per
route from each contractor for the tchoe amount,
(deducting fines, collections, &C., of his quarterly
pay; but il has been, and is quite generally
misunderstood, as 10 be supposed 10 allow any
number of drafts, and for any amount, not exceed
ngin the aggregate, the contract pay for the quar-
ter. A privilege conceded for accommodation (for
II was never anything morel has thus been made
10 embarrass materially the business of this Office,
forced upon il the settlement of the pirate ac-
counts Of contractors, and thrown upon the ex-
changes OF the country, with quasi sanction OF
lied by the laws.
II not unfrequently occurs too that this office is
exposed TO great and unnecessary risk in deter
mining upon the genuineness of the signatures TO
The assignments or endorsements Of the various
persons through whose hangs these drafts are
made TO pass before their presentation
II is therefore deemed proper 10 give this public
and after the lst day of January, 1854 but one
draft for the pay upon each route per quarter will
be paved, or filed for payment, in this Office This
draft should state upon its face, that IL as the ou
one for the quarter and the roue (both 10 be speci-
hedl on which it is drawn and le signature there
10 shena be atte,:fd by hs postmaster at The place
Whfre may be Srdrcn md one other zcitUeSs: and
each assignmer: thereof shoald be attested Bv t,co
soitnesses.
WM F. PHILLIPS,
Andttor the Treasury for Ms
NOV 10. p. o Department.
Washington sentinel., 1854-05-04
TDwARD LYCETT, SEM, Book Binder

IL Potomac Hall, corner of Eleventh-street and
Maryland avenue, over Clarke's Drug store, Wash
Ington, T.. G..
Every style of book-binding executed, either in
velvet, Turkey Morocco, Russia, or fancy colors
cali.
Periodicals and Music neatly half bound.
Mr.. LycErT respectfully suggests 10 his friends
that while much has been done TO transmit family
records, little care has been taken TO preserve pa.
rental likenesses. Hetakos this method 10 inform
his friends and those desirous of perpctuating per-
sonal remembrances that dagucrrcotype like
nesses can be inaid on the inside covers OF fam-
y bibles, presentation-books, or keepsakes speci-
mems Of which can be seen at his bndery, or he
can be addressed by letter, whichwill be promptly
attended 10.
Mar l3-meod (ml
Washington sentinel., 1854-05-04

A UTOBIOGRAPHY OF A JOURNEY
IN man Prnter-Thc Workingman's Way in
the World, bcingthe Autobiography ofa Journey
man Printer.
Classic and Historic Patriots, by James Bruce.
Just published and for sale at
TAYLOR 81 MAURY'S
Feb % Bookstore near 9th street
Washington sentinel., 1854-05-04
"E ARE NOW RECEIVING, a,
NN nnr snlnndidLr lnhted sfnre-rnnnns On I'll

street, . doors above Pennsylvania avenue, a
choice stock of rich Spring Dress Goods embra-
cling all the novelties of the season; also spring
styles, Mantillets, Black Lace Shawls, and Scarfs,
Printed Cashmere Shawls, White Grape Shawls,
Kid and Silk Gloves, Ladies and Misses hosiery,
Embroideries, White Cambrics and Muslins with
large stock Of Linens and Staple Dry Goods
adapted 10 the present season all of which will
be sold at fair low prices and we invite pur-
chasers TO call and examine our stock
LS- Please observe that all articles sold al
our establishment are warranted 40 prove as rep
resented.
MAXWELL, SEARS & COLLEY,
7th ST, doors above Penn avenue
Apr S-eod3m