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Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-04-26
LINE Of Richmond Ieas

AND NEW-YORK PACKETS. This new SaA&
home line is composed of the following vessels, md
-nis from New-York every three days. All owned In
he city of Richmond viz:
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-09-22
NO. 9.

ern Democrats nor exaggerated the lmPoH"nc. OF
he service in which they are engaged ne
Northern Wings, even in those States where ihey
adhere to their separate organizations. have plant
I'D themselves sectional platform, and nave
urged the measures put forth by Frres9l'ers and
A6olitions,s. The decisive battle between NaIloo-
a!Ity and Sectionasm must be fought ia the North
ern States, and the Northern Democrats alo"e
are seen there protecting The integrity Of The Con-
stitution and shielding the rights OF the States
f1Sfhey fall, then sectional strife must ensue ana
be speedily followed by consolidation or dIsunlon-
In such contest theyrare entitled TO the sympa-
lhies of every Southern citizen, no matter what
were his former political associations. II Is NOR
tfying, therefore, TO see that some of the South
ern Wing Journals are still so thoroughly blinded
by party prejudice, and firmly bound by party
ties to give an unlaithGul picture OF the struggle
DOW going on for the North and 10 misFeprcsent
the character Of the forces engaged on either side.
They endeavor to conceal the evil spirit which has
taken possession Of the Wings Of the North, and
>thereby encourage The enemies OF the Constltulon
They traduce the character Of The Democrats OF
!he Norlh and thus they discourage, by pgrati-
tude, those who, DO battle for the right. Sooner
or later, such unjust conduct will be visited with
shame and modification, il not with seVerer pun
ishment.- WQShiu otOn Sentinel.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-09-22
A Test for Copper Ores.

For the benefit of those who may have ores in
their possessions but have not sufficient knOwl-
edge of chemistry to test them, we publish the
following simple test, lately communicated TO the
American Presby yterian, by J. NJ. Sanford, practi
cal mineralogist. 1t may be useful for many
persons in those sections where copper is supposed
to exist as it will enable them test such speci.
Hens as may come in their way without diff
Guilty:
The following mode Of Directing copper will be
found to be smple and effective, and by carefully
attending to the different steps in the process. any
one who procure dimes worth of Aquaiorlls,
or what is the same, nitric acid, will be ahleto
show the presence Of the metal in mineral that
contains but trace of it.
In the first place reduce the mineral 10 be les
ted, TO powder. Let portion Of this POWDER
say as much as can be taken up on a five cent
piece-be roasted. This is easily done by heat.
ing it oa q common shovel until 1t begins TO get
red hot.
The next step isto take the roasted powder
half much as indicated above will be bes--and
place it piece OF broken plate or saucer-a
watch glass would be best. Then drop oil enough
aquaiortis TO make thin paste with The powder.
Let it stand thus Il few minutes, then add, drop by
drop, about much water.
In case the mineral contains an abundance OF
copper, 1t is only necessary 10 insert into this liquid
clean, bright knife blade, when it will at once
become coated with copper
ln case the mineral ntains but little OF the
metal, it might be wholly overlooked in this way.
10 detect small quantity Of the metal it will he.
necessary to get rid of most OF the aqua(ortis be-
fore inserting The KNIFE blade. This is done by
holding the piece of plate saucer over few
Goals until the powder becomes nearly dry, then
add few drops of water again, and insert the
blade. If any copper be present, it will finally ap
pear upon the knife. 1t is proper in this case. 10
let the blade remain half hour more in liquid.
If the copper does not appear sooner. Inihis way
very small amount OF copper in specimen may
be detected. H..
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-09-22

THE NEwsPAPER.-In promotion of SO dcsira-
bic object the union of The Intellectual with
the useful, the newspaper is an important auXiIIia
ry. 1t is more. 1t is typical of the community
IN which it circulateS and is uraged. 1t tells
It's character we'll condition as
we'll rs It's necessities, the moral as well as the
physical stamina Of population and soil Ii is the
map whereon Traced our tendencies ard des-
TIMES, that the chart To direct the traveller and SET
tier 10 safe and pleasant harbnTage, or To dircc,
them from the shoals and quicksaHds OF social De-.
graduation. AT home II brings to firesides
ii imparts to our household, it mpresses on our
children its sentiment of proprcty lis tone of
contamination. Abroad il is regarded as our ora
Gle, and speaks volumes for against Us. In its
business features may be Giscerned the indications
of our prosperity, otherwise, in worldly sense
but in It's general complexion will be discovered
our moral and spiritual heathlunesS or disease
IL is the POrtraiure of our imperlections as well
the chrOnicler Of our advancement.
UaNt1HotOn LattUigcnccr.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-09-22
A LuxHriOIss AufI0r.

In the brong month Of July used every me.
thod IN my power TO guard against the heat four
servants constantly fan my apartments they
raise wind enough to make empestuous sea.
My wine is plunged in snow and ice til the mo-
ment drink it; pass half my time in The cold
bath, and divide the Other hall between an orange
grove, cooled by refreshing fountain, and my
Sola DO not venture TO cross the street but in a
coach, Other people content with smelling
flowers, have hit on the method OF eating and
drinking them; | protest that my chamber smells
stronger Of perfume than Arabia Felix and am
SO lavish of rose-water and essence Of iessamine
that | actually swim in it. While my neighbors
at this suitry overlooking their stomachg
with solid food, | subsst almost entirely on birds
fed with sugar; these with jees and fruit, are
the whole oi my diet. My house is neither so
elegant nor costly as FontainbIeau, but it. has a
charming wood behind it, which the solar ray
cannot penetrate, and is admirably calculated for
an invalid with weak eyes, 10 mako an ordIna-
ry woman appear handsome. The trees, covered
with foliage to their very roots, are crowded with
turtle doves and pheasants; wherever | walk
tread on tulips and anemones, which have or.
dered my gardener to plant among the flowers, to
prove that the French strangers do not suffer by
comparison with their Italian friends. BaLzac..
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-09-22

4 WoNAN's MAGNIMITY.-A millers dog broke
his chain The miller ordered the maid servant to
tie him up again she was attacked and bitten by
The dog. On hearing her cries the miller and his
people to her assistance. Keep off!' said
she, shutting the yard door &" the dog is mad [
am already bitten, and must chain him up alone -
Notwithstanding his bling she did not let him CO.
Lut chained him up, and then re,lred TO her cham
Der and with The nob!est resignation prepared
herself TO die. Symptoms OF hydrophobia soon
broke out, and she died in 4 few days. The
cog was killed without doing any further mischief.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-09-22
RAISING HoUsEs.-A letterfrom San Francisco

NAIsING IUCsEs.-A TtIIFT TTlnCIsCO
says:
"They now grading the streets Of the city,
the former process is being done, it becomes ne
cessary to raise the houses. You have heard of
moving houses entire, but here we lift Them up bv
hydraulic pressure. Whole piles Of BRICK build
ngs are being raised IN tins mode where The streets
have been filed up, and thus the lower floors are
brought up 10 the new level of The streets. Last
week warehouse belonging to Alsop and Co.,
fifty feet 'front.' and seventy feet deep, having three
stores and basement, heavy brick building, was
raised FIVE Eeel and then under built with stone, all
without moving or even disturbing, the clerks with
their pens al the desks. Another store, not quite
large buI having in II two thousand tons Of
hardware, was raised in SIX days, and now story
added 10 il ut tie JOt62n.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-09-22
The American Hotel,

CHARLOTTE, \. G..
BEG % announce hy friends, the public, and pres
patrons ut the above Hot, thet have leased the
years from the l>t of JlndI ~ next.
Atsr which tIuc, the property Will be thorough
~ aud renovated aud the house kcPt first
STYLE TINS II tel the Depot, aId pleasant
jr situated re-, yrug sia1lv house Cor travellers
and families
Dec 10, 1859. 22t e. II. RAY.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-09-22
Baltimore Piano Forte ManuGactory

J. WISE & BROTHER. Manufacturers of Boudoir
y Grand and Square PIANOS. Those wishing l
good and substantial Piano that will last age, at
far price, Gaay rely getting such by addressing the
Manufacturers, by mail otherwise. We have the
honor ofscrviug and referring TO the first families IN the
State. In case is disappointment sufrrablc. The
facturerS also, refer host their fellow cItI-
j j. WISE X BROTHER,
Feb 3 1851 2S-Cm Baltimore Md.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-09-22

JuDGE BRoNsoN.-Judge Bronson in accepting
Ihe Hard !" nomination Tor Governor OF New
York, expresses himself in favor Of lhe fugitive
slave law and the principles of The Nebraska bill,
and adds:
4" Whether such sentiments arc now popular or
not, entertain no doubt thai they will ultimately
tie approved ty great #jorry Of the people OF
this Sta!e. Error and fanaricsm may triumph
o' time, but reason will prcYaii iu nc end
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-09-22

The GrnnelI Arctic expedition, under DR.. Kane.
was last hcard>from 23d July, 1853, when he was
at UpPernavac, west coast Of Greenland He is
expected to report himself in New York in the
course Of next month. Should he not be heard
from, at that time ii will be surmssed that he has
decided upon spending another winter at the North.
Ho could not remain there no longer than the first
of September. II was his plan TO proceed the
" Advance" as far as the ice would permit, and
then proceed with portable boat and supply OF
stores to establish a depot at remote Northern
point; and subsequently, to penetrate to the most
extreme point accessible. 1t is expected that in
the course Of few weeks Information will DC re-
ceivcd from Captain Ing'efeld and other English
vessels now in the North seas
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-09-22

\ man famous for bunting up engmas, pho-
sophscd thus - What strange creatures girls
are. Offer one of them good wages To work for
you. and ten chances 10 one ii The old woman
can spare any Of the, gr!s-bul just propose
malrnlony, and see il they don't jump at the
chance Of working i@c;mc for their vicua!s and
rlnihcS
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-09-22
BifETE 81 LAMBERT,
CHARLESTON, S. c.,
2l9 KING STREET

CHARLESTON, 5. c.,
IMPORTERS & DEALERS in Royal Velvet, Tapes
try. Brussels, Three ply, Ingram and Venetian
CARPETINCiS: India, Rush and Spanish MAIIlNGS,
Rugs, Door Mats, &c. &c.
OIL CLOTHS, of all widths, cut for rooms entries
IRISH LINENS, SHIKTINGS, DAMASkS, Diapers,
Long Lawns, Towels Napkins, DOyllas, &c.
Al extensive assortment of Window CURTAINS,
CORNlCES &c.. i
~ Merchants will DO well to examine our stock
'"iore purchasing elsewhere.
Sept. p. 1853 1O-ly'
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-09-22

Miss DIX AND Mr.. COELINs.-W hen Miss Dix
called to pay her passage to Europe the clerk
handed her receipt, saying that Mr.. Collins had
directed him to take 70 pay from her. On bnard
the vessel she found the best accommodations
provided for her. On rendering her thanks 20
Mr.. Collins, he. told her that he was proud 10 be
able as an individual, TO repay portion OF tho
debt which the nation owed her. Miss Dix, with
that dlsnter6sted benevolence which has charac.
ter'zed her whole life, Immediately Invested the
money thus saved in life Insurance Of 81 900 for
Inc benefit OF the Insane syum at Trenton, IN.
J. J.)-Netoark AdCcJtiSer. - .-' r. ~ p
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-09-22

Flrs' class in astronomy stand up ,.- ...
, Where dues the sun rise =
: Please s'r, down ln our meadqw, ] 5esdrat
yesterday.
Hold Your tongue, you Ounce. Where does he
rise 7 =
KNOWN The east
Right. And why does it rise in the east
Because The 'east1' makes bread rise. ~.
Get oat you BOBBY, and wipe your sme!le1.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-09-22
MARCH & SHARP.

AUCTIONEERS AND COMMISSION MERCHANTS,
COLUMBIA, :. C,
WILL attend to the sale all kinds of Merchandise
w Produce, &c. Also, Real aud Personal Property
Or purchase and sell Slaves, &c, Commission
SALES RroN-No. I2D Richardson street, and imnne-
diately opposite the United States Hotel.
Feb ), 1881 IL. MARCH. NJ. E. SHARP.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-09-22

The wife OF Col. Benton expired in Washington
on Sunday evening, ct the residence OF her hus-
band on c s,Iy,;.
The national era. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1847-1860, 1854-06-29

cate straw fanents, sat Mittie Hamilton. She
had been brsidipg bonnet, but her fingers
had ceased their work, and, buried in sort OF
reyerie, she was the only one who did not no.
tice the entrance of stranger.
"Was there any distinguishing feature, by
which you would recognise your daughter, my
dear madam" asked the gentleman.
The mothers eye wandered over the group,
as though she dreaded the confirmation of her
fears to lose her last hope
"Show me the child of whom you spoke"
she faltered
"Meta Hamilton but he stopped, for, at
the lady's first word, Mittie had sprung from
her position, and, throwing back the curls from
her face, turned wildly from side to side.
"What is that?" she cried with outstretch-
ed arms. "Thst voice--speak again |"
"Mittie, me- child!n cried Mrs. Hamilton.
springing to her side, and sinking oyerpowered,
upon her knees.
"Mother, oh mother ~ and Mite fell into
the arms that had Graded her in infancy.
That lods moment neVer to be forgotten!
Uncle Wythe Harris for the mistake which
had olouded so many years of the lifetime of
mother and child was that of Mttie in substi-
tuting-child that she was-the first name Of
her uncle FOR the iass) found pleasant cottage
or the banks of the Hudson for his sister and
her now happy family. What a loving well
come the dear girls and boys, whom Heaven
had blessed with the power Of seeing their Sis
ter, gave to the wanderer, Mitsie! How she
comforted her mothers heart, making her for
get her great bereayement-making her even
forget to sorrow that she had a blind child, in
her joy at feeling that she had another living
darling!
The sunshine of Mittie's girlhood came back
- -. - I l. 4 ~
OF the house. How could anybody cherish q
feeling Of discomfort or poeyishness, when that
glad voice was pouring out its songs Of thank
fulness from morning until night On, dear
blind Mittie, never mOre-happy spirit that
she was-mourned that God had not given her
eyes to see. 6" He has given me back my
mother" she once said, "and these precious
brothers and sisters, and He will let me see
them all in heaven Little Pilgrim.
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For the National Era.
LQNGINGS.
BY BARRY BRAKE.

Will it be true, when in earthly grave
These forms of unillumincd clay shall lie,
That unthraled souls shall walk for aye
Within the City of the Golden Pave,
With golden harps, and shining crowns, and shining
rament, brave?
And true, that while our outworn bodies rest
In the deep, grateful silence of the tomb,
Then, in the heavenly light that knows gloom,
We shall forget the woes that here opprest
AID dwell forever near the throne of God, supreme
ly blest?
All then 'twere not joyless doom to die;
Tho graves dark portal were no longer dark,
If thus in blest release from and cark
While tho dead body moulderirg low should lie,
The spirit, freed, should lave itself in Gods pure
light on high.
".
Then let me die iain would strive moro
10 make this cold ungcnal world my home
For mid its witcheries, as 1 careless roam,
Still seem / idly standing a shore,
Toying with Shells whilo Times vast is sound
ing evcimore.
The world hath yielded yet nc goblet brimned
With perfect joy, to fill my souls fierce craving
No fountains freshness my worn frame o'er-laving,
No song by carths divinest warb.ers hymred,
Nor stone enscupturcd grace, beauty canvass
limned,
VI
Has power to charm mo from my SOULS deep sadness
Nor Nature lifts tho burden from my heart,
Nor Natures ont going mimic, splendid Art,
Nor Hope, Nor Love- can win unclouded gladness,
From this vague endless Lack that frets the soul to
madness
VII
Yes let die; for in my heart up springs
A fount where high aspirings have swift birth,
Seeking fruition not in toys of Earth,
But laying feeble grasp on lofter things
Than yet the statees of Earth born Poet sings
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RonANCE OF MODERN HISTORY.
CHAP. VIII.

b. n. er,thor Of The Chronicles Of the Bastitt "
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Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1854-11-14
xosE ABOUT woxAx's RIGHT,

THE undersigned would Rost rcspse1ullv =.
the Ladies' OF Iowa, that they have jus, re.eiss
large iot Of Charter Oak, Air Tight COOKING S,s
Now Ladies' ifyou have not the right 10 vote 70, y.
President you certainly have the right TO ehoa ms
Cook Stove, and before dcspotic ma0 assumes lin =
las no doubthe would II you ould isn
Ing would solicit your uttcnton to the above MoSO
we warrant them TO give perfect satisfaction Il, 49,,
particular, and u plate cracks In enc year We viii o
nsh new ones free Of CHARGE besides any p,ron w.
posted In regard 10 the operation OF This stove
any doubts whatever, from said person, we xi,lao
demand sle money until the expiration Of two w..h,
Below we give copy OF certificates aligned b, NET
living in nearly every part Of this Stats. Now nJi
il this Is not proof positive that this 10 superior ,o,.
We will say no more. WV
We whose names are hereunto subscribed. ,ute M.
method Of recommending the Charter Oak Air Ta %.,
Cooking Stove, sold by H. Wickersham 4 Son n ss'
export, Iowa, We believe u 10 be ihe best Cook sa.
now In use, for speed in excclling In cook rr: ~,
believe II to be the heaviest and mos, durable sen,s
az follows: NV
Jas Noryal, = Ripley. b y Woodward, Jno G w..
Knapp, Henrietta Brainsr. Ann Mccormick. Jo.e,s
Woodward, Abncr Dawson. r WoolforJ. Jns Il III
lor, Hall. Enos richenor, Louis A Mackloi p Pei.
sen. John l. Davies, VIM Herril, A W McGregor' 4
Small, Adam weigand, l. Is Collainsr, A NJ pS,,l,o.@
a { Fulton, Jas Thorington, A Billion, Els Barroy,
Il A Rcdinon, Nathan NJ Ranibo. Jno Br.ou. "
Cro.san. Al Hyde, II L Builun, V IN Dunchors, W. y.
Farr, Jno Y piIi on, Jas Bcntiy, w Il Polite Gsow
Krower, : wiley. A Wright, Hcnr, Fearing. n,s
lei, sam'I CAST Daniel Stephens, Elias prepsi, VIM
Pallon, in. Olds, VIM PIatts, /. Lcnhart w, a.
Wiley. J I Walker, Jnc II Windsor, L GauI. NJ
ram Brown, VIM u SHELTER, George Saune p,ri.
Bnekwal,er. Ns~bury ODDS, Dennis Carpenter.
Besides the above stove keep constantly on h, "A
The Prairie State Challenge, Black Diamond New r..
gle, Clipper, Beaui. Of the West, and other. Al.
various patterns Of premium Stoves. Also comrl.s
assortment OF Tin ware, Copper do Japaucd do: ais
Nails all sizes and Brass We will pay III. hlgsr :,
mark ct price for old Copper, Brass Pewter Iron ana
Rags.
march ~ II. WfCkERSHAM 4 son.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1854-11-14
FACTS FOR THE PEOPLE.

~ III. ureat progress constantly max ing In ever!
hranch az Science and Art In this country, and e.
pecially in Davenport, the art OF making covering LOT
A' UNDERSTANDING OF THE PEOPLE
In. moi been forgotten for there has been Nee bssf
ad Shor mandatory and Store established IN Dav-
inner, IN Brady ST. between Second and Third, where
eysr, variety Of the most fashionable Boots SHOES
cnn be found; and II may be generally known tnai
surh ia the case the subscriber takes this opportunity
IA inform the public that he has ON hand me largest
stock of Boots Shoes that was ever offered IN any
.tore in the State, all OF his own make ana WARRANTED
10 h as good as any custom work made IN thus couht!
which he offers sell at less prices than much inferior
articles can be bought for elsewhere Also he Is pre-
pnrcd to make order any aud all KINGS OF the nos'
fashionable STYLES Of Boots and Shoes at short notice
Particular Attention
will be paid TO the manufacture Of Gents nne seweu
boots and fancy Shoes; also Ladies' tine Black and Col
Fancy Slips. &c.
LEATHER AND BINDINGS
Constantly on hand. large stock Of Sole Leather
French and American calf upper leather, kip, Moroe'
60 Innings Binding. Pegs, Nails, Thread, Galoon and
an articles usually kept finders stores, which viii be
sold at the lowest mar kct price
To merchants and especially Boot aud Shoemakcrs
| would saw most cmphaticaliy ,h.t have on hand
100 Cases of the Bsst Boots ard Ssoss that wa
ever brought into the country which offered TO tht
trade a. prices that will compete With any house II
IN. Western States, aud all who are IN want OF hotnt
made Boots and Shoes respectfully invited to cx
this stock before purchasing elsewhere.
w. 4. POTTER, Proprietor
w. c. BuIrkEnELp, Agt.
June 10.