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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-12-29

We have just stumbled upon the following pref
,y piece of mosaic, lying amid Aa'@muIti'ude ci
those less attractive: ....
stNo snow falls lighter than the snow oi age
but none is heavier, for it never melts."
The figure is bysno means novel, but the clos
ing part Of the sentence is new we'll as emphat-
c. The scriptures represent age by the almond
tree, which bears blossoms of the Purest walte.-
1.-The almond tree shall flourish" The head shall
be hoary Dickens says Of one Of his charac-
ters, whose hair was turning grey, that 1t looked
as if Time had lightly pIashed his SHOWS upon II
in passing. '-..+s
ut never meIts''-no, never. Age is ineXora-
BILE its wheels must move onward, they know not
any retrograde movement. The old man may
set and sing-"I would were boy again" but
he grows older as he sings He may reap OF the
elixir of youth, but he cannot find it: he may
sigh for the secret of the alchemy hlch is able
to make him young again, but signing brings ii
no:. He may gaze backward with an eye OF long
ing upon the rosy schemes Of early years, but as
one who gazes on bis home from the deck oil
departing ship, every moment carrying him fur
tber and further away. Poor old man he has
il,le more to do than die.
alt never melts. The snow Of winter comes
and sheds its white blossoms upon valley and
mountain, but socn the sweet spring follows and
smiles it all away. Not with that upon the
brow of The touerng veteran; there is no Spring
whose warmth can penetrate its eternal frost. 1t
to stay;,i,s single 1ankes fell unnoced, and
now it is drilled there. We shall it increase
until the old man in his grave; there it shall
be absorbed by the eternal darkness, for there is
no age in Heaven. ~ a.
Yet why speak Of age;in mournul strain =
It is beautiful, honorable and eloquent. Should
we sigh at the proximity of death, when life and
the world so full of emptiness Let the old
exut because they are old, if any must weep, let
it be the young, at the long succession of cares
that are before them. Welcome the snow, for if
is the emblem of peace and OF rest. 1t Is but
TEMPORAL crown, which shall fall at the gates OF
Paradise, to be replaced by brighter and bet
ter.a %. --a
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-12-29

ANCIENT INHABITANTs OF NEBRAsKA.-Ou
the Upper Missouri there exists tract of country
known by the name Of the Mauvases Terres, or
bad lands: at one time probably the bottom Of an
immense lake, in which perished thousands OF ami.
mails having now no representatives on earth. II
appears that the waters ol this immense pond
were removed by some confusion Of nature or
other; and the sediment at the bottom became ia !.
durated.
The portion OF The valley thus excavated forms
a surface Of ninety miles in length and thirty in
breadth. The remains Of animals which have
lived and breathed long before tie advent OF
man on earth here found in such abundance
as TO form of this tract an immense cemetery OF
vertebrate. The bones are said 10 be completely
PetrlGed, and their cavities filled with silicious
natter They are preserved in various degrees
OF Integrity, some most beautifully perfect ard
others broken.
Two remarkable species Of rhinoceros--,lie
first ever found in America-were discovered
here, and also sort Of panther, smaller than The
presen. variety, and likewise a number OF strange
animals with long nanaes unlike anything winch
man ever saw alive. We know, then, that there
were once individuals in Nebraska as curious and
as strangely shaped, and as pugnacious as any
squa'er whom the present great rush Of immigra.
ton will carry thnhcr. r..
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THE EFFECTS OF CHLoRoFoRM.-The case oil
DIR. Beale is elictng many interesting facts in re-
aoD to the singular effects of chloroform. The
Syracuse Chronicle, referring to the trial OF Beae,
says: s~~.--.--' r #s7 Fl -@- ~+s-~ p
Besides the in proof before the court, we
have heard Of similar case in this city, in which
the lady was under impressions similar to those OF
Miss Nudge, during an operation, but which we're
known 10 be erroneous, as the room was full! OF
people. g"
A writer in the Newark Advertiser mentions a
patient suffering under "delirum tremens,'' with
great nervous excitement, but with clear mind
and adds
poured teaspoonfu OF chloroform upon a
white cambric handkerchief, and for about three
minutes applied 1t to his mouth and nose. IrseD-
siby was the immediate consequence, but after
The lapse Of five minutes he recovered, and de.
cIared himself completely exhausted from a chase
Of half mile that he supposed | had given him.
could not convince him that had not driven him
down the basement stairs, out Of the area door,
down the street, around the several blocks, keep
ing close at his side the whole way. called his
attention To the fact that he not dressed, and
therefore II was absurd bat he could rot be per-
suaded and during the rest OF the Illness anG
since his entire recovery, he has persisted in be-
lieving that the race was absolutely taken, and
was the. result of the choroform. | think 1t not
unlikely tha, he would swear to 1t before a court
off justice tod day, notwithstanding my assurances,
is closely questioned.
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MARCH & SHARP.

AUCTlONEERS AND COMMISSION MERCHANTS
COLUMBIA, c.,
WILL attend the sale of all kinds of Merchandise
w Produce, &c. Also, Real aud Personal Property
" purchase and sell Slaves, &c, Commission
oALEs RooN-No. l23 Richardson street, and imme-
oIately opposite the United States Hotel.
Feb ), 1854 rHos H. MARCH JMEsu,,r
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The American Hotel,
CHARLOTTE, n. C.

CHARLOTTE, n. C.
| BEG to announce TO my friends, the public and pres
ent patrons of the above Hotel that have leased the
same for term of from the lst of January next.
After which time, the entite property will be thorough
ly repaired and renovated, and the house kept in first
class style This Hotel is the Depot and pleasant
y situated, rendering it desirable house for travellers
and families.
Dec I6, 1853. 22t CMR RAY
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The liar is invarbly and universally desPised
and abandoned. besides being disowned, he has no
domestic consolation which he oppose to The
censurers of mankind he can retire 20 no fratur-
nifty where his crimes may stand in place of Vr-
tues but he is given up to the Kisses ef the multi
rude, without friend and without Rpologist
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-12-29

EXPANDING THE CHEsT.-Those in wealthy
circumstances, or who pursue sedentary employ.
ment. within doors, generally use their lungs but
very little, breathe but very little into the chest
and thus independently oil positions, contract a
wretchedy narrow smult CHEST, aud lay tho fnuI1-
daton for The loss Of health and beauty. All this
be perfectly obvated by little attention 10 the
manner of breathing. Recollect the lungs are
like bladder in their construction, and can be
stretched open 10 double their ordinary size, with
perfect immunity from consumption. The agent,
and the only agent required, IS the common air
we breathe. suPposing, however, that obstacle
exists external to The chest, such as acing, or
tying it around with stays, or tight dress or hav
ing shoulders lay upon it. On rising in the morn.
ing, place yourself in erect POSTURE your chest
thrown back, and shoulders entirely off the chest ;
now nhale or suck all The air you can, so as 10
fill the chest TO the very bottom Of it, so that no
more can be got in /; hold your breath and
throw your arms off behind, holding 10 yonr
breath as long os you please. Done in cold
room is better because the air is much denser,
and will act more powerfully in expanding The
chest. Exercising the chest in this manner, it
will enlarge the capacity and size Of the lungs
Common School Aduocate. @~
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MEDICAL NOTICE.

TNR. r. Z. CALDWELL has associated his son, Dr.
IL JOSEPH w. CALDW ELL, with him in the Prac-
tice of Medicine Office, 2nd story in Elms' brick
building, the Courthouse.
March "a, 1854. 35tf
n. BAH persons indebted TO me by accounts are
requested to settle the al early day.
Mar "a p. G. CALDWELL.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-12-29

Upon the tables Of the two Houses OF Congress-
at the close of the last session, large amount OF
business incomplete, much Of which had received
the sanction Of either one or the other Houses,
and will of course, be among the 6rst business TO
now claim attention. The National Intclfgencer
enumora,es among business Of this description
the following measures .
The Homestead bill, which is now before the
House, with Mr.. Hunters substitute as an amend.
ment. s.- .~s- .a7 .H. ~
The Texas debt bill, passed by the Senate.
The Senate bill to provide payment for French
spolation prior 10 1900. .-..z- r..
The Ocean Mail Steamer bill, with the amend.
ment OF the House direction notice to be given OF
The termination of the contract.
The bill TO establish mail line TO Shanghai by
way OF the Sandwich Islands.
The bill to establish the Ramsey mail route
from New Orleans by the way Of Very Cruz to
Acapulco.
The bill to establish subterranean line ot tele.
graph to the Pacific.
The bill to provide weekly mail to California
The bill TO increase the rates Of postage and
require prepayment of letters
The Senate bill to provide for half pay to revo.
Iutionary officers or their legal representatives.
The bill to extend the benefits of the bounty
land system TO the officers, soldiers, seamen, &C.,
of the war Of 1872 ,sa !"
Vnrious bills granting lands for the consFrnc'
ton of railroads and, ' > -'t+" g.
Mr.. Bennelt's Land bill granting lands equally
to the several States to and IN the construction OF
railroads and for the support Of Schools. -
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live for those who love me,
Whose hearts are kind and true !.
For the heaven that smiles above me,
And awaits my spirit too;
For all human ties that bind me
For the task by God assigned me;
For the bright hopes that bind me;
And the good that can do.
4 live to learn their story
Who've suffered for my sake;
To emulate their glory
And follow in their wake;
Bards, patriots, martyrs, suges.
The noble of all nges, --
Whose deeds crowds. History's pages,
And Times great volume make.
live TO hold communion
With all that is divine;
To feel there is a union
'Twixt Natures heart and mine;
To profit by affliction,
Reap truths from fields of fiction,
Grow wiser from conviction,
And fulfil each grand design.
live TO hail that season
BY gifted minds foretold,
When man shall live by reason
And not alone by gold;
When man to man united
And every wrong thing righted,
The whole world shall be ligh&cd
As Eden was of old.
live for those who love me,
For those who know Inc true,
For the Heaven that smiles above me,
Ard awaits my spirit too;
For the cause that lacks assistance,
For the wrong that needs resistance.
For the future in the distance,
And the good that can do.
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Norris WORKS,

N0rJISiOICH, Penn.
TIRE subscribers manufacture Mining Machinery, as
4 lilo ws, THE CORNISH PUnrING ENGI>E, hi gh
andl pressure Pumping, Stamping and Hoisting
SRI M ENGINES; CORNISH FUMrS, STAMPS, CRUsHERs,
VIE cHES lRON Blocks PrILEYS of all sizes and every
variety of Machinery tor Mining purposes.
THOMAS, CORSON s. WEST.
June ., 1854 45-Iy
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..Wo unto them that rise up early in the morn
ing. that they may follow strong drink that con.
tinuc until nj ghf, Ill! vine nfame Them. .s..
kntlh"
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Livery and Sales Stable,
BY .. H. REA.

i the stand formerly occupied by r. Morrison in
~ Charlotte. Horses fed, hired and sold Goud ac-
eonmodatons for Drovers. The custom of his friends
aad the public generally soIiaitsd.
Febru1ry IL, 1854. SOY
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CHEAP AND EXCELLENT CANDLEs.-Mr. Iol.
brook The following receipt copied from q
newspaper, some twelve months since. / have
tried it twice, and find il all that il is cracked up
10 be. | have no doubt that it would have been
worth more than $40 70 me if had known il
twenty years ago. Most farmers have surplus
of stale fat and dirty grease, which can be made
into good candles at lriAing expense. H
kept both talIow and lard candles through the
last summer, The lard candles standing the heat
best, and burning quite well, and giving as good
a light as the tallow ones. | have never seen II
in the Neac England Farmer perhaps il has
been published there, notwithstanding. .=,es
| submit the following directions for maxine,
good candles from lard: For Twelve lbs of lstdg
take one ID. of sallpelre and one ID. of alum:
mix them and pulverize then; dissolve the salt.
Pctre and alum with gill OF boiling water; pour,
the compound into the lard before il is quite all
melted; stir the whole until 1t boils; skim off
what rises; let it simmer until the water is all
boiled Out, or till It ceases tn throw Off steam ::
pour off the lard soon as il is done, and clean
the boiler while il is hot. II the candies are to
be run, you may commences immediately; IL to bs
dipped, let the lard cool FIRST to O cake, and then
treat i, as you would laIIow. i
Respectfully yours,
ALAHsox PARM4Lxn,
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rather singular Marriage Contract was few
days since entered into 10 Tennessee. The wife
is worth cool fifty thousand. The husband is
The rightful owner of magnificent goatee.. The
contract was as follows Art. Isl. The husband
is 10 have no interest in the wile's estate. Art.
ID. He is not TO collect any debts o. The concern.
Art. Sd. The beloved husband is not to chas
or control any of her servants without the wife S
consent. Art. 4lh. The husband binds himself
to pay the vile hundred and fifty dollars
per annum for board and 20 have his lodging
grams. . 4l.
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" Mining Machinery

" Mining Machinery"
TORSISH PUMPS, Lifting and Forcing, Cornish
Y Crushrrs, Stamps, Steam Engines, and gene raj
Mining work. made by the subscribers at short notice
LANG. COOK 4 CO.
Hudson Machine Works,
Refer to Iiud on, N. Y.
Jas. ]. Hodge, Esl New-YoIk.
June .? 1854 43-y
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