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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-12-01
Who Borrowed my Umh,.,,-

A bright round dollar once .DsD,
For an umbrella which lent;
And though the fellow really mean,
For such he said was his intent.
Back again TO have il sent,
Yet many an anxious hour spep.
Waiting for that same event ;aazs44ss.,,..
: Bat wind or weatheI did prevent.
or-Ee his promise ditrepcnt, =
And oft in storm though out wen,
Yet all in vain was my lament
And so artery document,
Rich in persuasive argument,
Though very little Establishment,
No doubt to-his establishment,
Through the Office to him went;
WheD back he wrote that accident.
Myumbarella much had rent,
{ He hoped my heart benevolent,
Would neveE.ask equivalent!
Was ever a man SO impudent?
Or brass so awful evident2
How could the deed resent3
To fight / was too corpulent,
Had betn belligerent, a.
And so myself did content,
In rhyme my anger to give vent;
And though perhaps not eloquent,
I've tolG my honest sentiment,
That moneys very poorly spent,
To buy umbrellas to be lent.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-12-01

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sgoesslo bed at night. may wake uf ia,he Horpinpg
and, &c be does not, like L,rd Byrons fad himself
famous, may al least be in the councils OF theana-
EiIon or Stale, too much imporia"ce eaanot be o.
tachedto tin branch Of collegiate education. 8
The Commencement. passed off 10 the sa,Isfac.
ton Of al. Many pleasant. acquaintance Was
formed which each annual return will be looked
10 as a n1eansaof re union. This Institution has
started under bright auspices, and We know OF no
similar one that so strongly recommends itself to
parents and guardians. Situated in high and
healthy region of country, surrounded by re.
fned moral and Intelligent society, it IS far re.
moved from the hannls OF dissipation or tempta.
'tions 10 vice. =
~Newion;is thriving and neat village, and is
famed for its hospitality aud pretty girls, q
sz..s>z s-5... MECKLENBURG. "a
Oak Grove. Nov % s'
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-12-01

VEGETABLE SERPANT.-According TO some
Italian journals, new organized being has been
discovered in the interior of Africa, which seems
10 form an immediate link between vegetable and
animal life. This singular production has The
shape Of spotted serpant. 1t drags itself along
the ground, instead OF a head has flower shaped
like bell, which contains viscious liquid
Flies and oher-insects, attracted by the smell Of
the juice, enter into the flower, where they are
caught by the adhesive matter. The flower then
closes and remains shut till all the prisoners are
bruised and transformed into chyIe. The indiges.
tible serpent has skin resembling leaves, white
and soft flesh, and instead of a bory skeleton,
cartilaginous frame filed with yellow matter
The natives consider it delicious food,
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-12-01

WASHINGTON BRusu1NG UP.-The politicians
from distance crowding in upon US already
Some fifty or sixty old-session stagers are already
on the ground. They look as though cooked
an6 primed - for a furious onslaught upon Con.
gress. Their business is OF course to urge through
appropriations. They calculate on being much
stronger before the House mex, winter than dur
ing The last session, they feel certain that some
of the returned will soften to their handish.
ments, as well more or less Of those who have
secured their reelection. These gentlemen pro-
mise lively time for Washington. They are old
sagers, know the ropes, and are not inclined to be
over scrupulous. Carrying their honorable heads
high as they do generally, we feel certain that
they have strong hopes of effeclng much ere the
4lh of March next Washington Star.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-12-01

Coop AND BAD IlUMoR.-Ihere is no Gispos.
ton more agreeable to the person himself, or more
agreeable 10 others, than good humor. Ii istO
the mind what good health is 10 the body putting
IA man IN the capacity of enjoying everything thai
is agreeable TO life, and Of nsing every faculty
without clog or impairment. 1t disposses to co.,
ienlmeEt with our lot. to hcnrvoence to all mpn
TO sympathy with the distressed. 1t presents
every object, in the most favorable light, and d,
poses 10 avoid giving or taking offence. There
is disposition opposite 10 good humor which W.
call bad humor, OF which the tendency is dirpcIy
contrary, and thertl fore lis influence is as male
nant as that Of the other in saIutAry. Bad humr
alone is sufficient 10 make unhappy;
tinges every object with lis own dismal cOlur, and
like part that is CALLED, is hurt by everything
that touches it, Ii takes offence where none US
meant, and leads to envy, and i'll general to maxi.
violence. - Reid on the MINT.
FROM TIE SPIRIT WaRLD.-The fnlowiug il
reported as II true message from "A certain iudrb
dual now in the Spirit World" as We have been
told -
Rapper.-John Jones?
Spirit OF John Jones answers Two rnps.
R.--Are you hnppyl
S.-Yes, in all bul one thing.
R.-What IS that?
ST. left the world without calling on the prr
ter, as promise d. o, ii could bull return lOhe
ca th ! would DID,
R.-Do war2
S. Call on the poor " Printer" and pay bin
them four dollars but it is entirely too lae.
R.-No; send a message TO yuur once 'OOO
wife to pay. il Tor you, and ;heu You wdl
harpy!'
S-Yes, yes! tell her il she ~ishcs 10 enG
eternal happiness, to go at once "Md dlscharge|
debt, and everlasting bliss is mine.
RI will do as you bid me.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-12-01

Mr.. Wheeler, the American Minister 20 Mica
rngua, was honorrd with complimentary dinner
by the Captain General Of Cuba on the 9Th inst,
at Havana. Among the invited guests we're Mr..
Fabens, late United States Consul al Greytown,
Captain Engle and Col. Robertson our Consul at
Havana. Fhe Captain general presided on the
occasion, assisted by his accomplished lady. The
Princeton, with Mr.. Wheeler and MIR. Fabens on
board, sailed from Havana for Pensacola, on the
OH
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-12-01

Twelve thousand miles Of railroad are now in
process Of construction, and likely be completed
in the United States, the entire cost Of which will
be in the neghborhood oil three hundred and fifty.
six millions OF dollars, million of which is al.
ready provided for. There some sixty roads,
OF which the longest (eght hundred and four miles
is the Illinois Central and the shortest (ilty .three
miles and half the Lebanon Valley road run.
ming from Reading to Harrisburg, Pa.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-12-01

SOMETHING NEw.-An invention which must
become popular, consists in small paddock, with
the owners name engraved upon ii, which Is affix.
ed to umbrella in such way that it canno!
be taken of, ror the umbrella opened. This,
it is supposed, will guard against the stealing
OF umbrellas, and i'll this light WILL if success
full, be by some considered an infringement of ma
tura rights.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-12-01

For the Democrat.

Mr.. EDITOR Having had the pleasure one
day last week of rambling through the upper end
of this county. crossing the Catawba River a.
Beatties Ford and observing the beautiful scenery
there presented to the eye, could but be sur
prised that so much loveliness should
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-12-01

OH MAIDS VS.. YOUNG MAIDs.-Say whaI y.
will Of old maids, their love Is generally ~" SE,
strong and sincere than that Of the young ams
aud. water creatures, whose hearts Vibrate OS" n,
the joys of ~ed!ock and the dissPatlo"s o. !
bali. room. Until the young heart OF won'aD -.
capable of settling firmly and exclusively o" n,Erb
object, her love is like May shower
makes rainbows, but fills no cisterns.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-12-01

Convicted OF PIRACY.-Capt. Smith, on trial
in New Nork for fitting out slave ship in that
port and being engaged in the slave trade. has been
convicted OF piracy, the punishment Of which is
death. Smith is a native Of Hanover 1t was
clearly proved on the trial that the vessel, the Julia
Moulton, provided ia New York all the necessa-
ries OF the slave voyage. In the latter end of
April she touched at the Congo river, the Goa
of Africa, and in the course OF TWO or three hours
received on board cargo of six hundred and
six:y.fve negroes, including forty women, who
we're taken 10 Trinidad, Cuba, and landed and the
vessel Was burnt. One of the crew gave nfor-
nation of the facts and the captain was arrested
IN New York.
This conviction is said to be the first which has
ever occurred under the law of Congress making
the offence piracy. The defence cohteEded that
Smith not citizen Of the United States,
and owned his vessel, he was not amenabe
to the laws of the United States but in answer
to this the prosecution produced the fact that the
defendant made oath at The custom house that he
was American citizen. motion for new
trial is to be made. The Herald says the United
States District Attorney is the trial Of Others
some of them in high positions in that city, who
believed to be implicated in the nefarious
traffic.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-12-01
Terms of Advertising.

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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-12-01

Be DISCRIMINATE WITH PRAIsE.-Amog NV
smaller duties of life, hardly know any Que nO'
important than that Of not praising where P'% ".
is not due. Reputation is one Of The prize, W
which men contend it is, as Mr.. Burke calls y
the cheap defence and ornament Of nations J"
the nurse Of manly excrIions;' il produces wv y,
labor and more talent than twice the healih ;
country could ever rear up. II s the com o. = y
MUS and it is the impcrious duty Of every "S o.,
bestnw it with the most scrupulous justice anu "
wisest economy. SidneY Smith.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-12-01

Wheat from Seed Three IHo~Sa@a Years w.
The Minnesota Dcm0crGt says that W.Gh
Due, esq :, who visited the Worlds Fair 10 New
York, in the capacity of commissioner from h"
Territory, obtained while there some real MUM!
wheat, Which he carefully pres, rived, with Wv
10 its propagation. On his return, he pre>ened'
portion OF it to David Gilman, esq. OF BrD@
county, who planted and cultivated it. 1t came y
we'll and 1ourished finely. Mr.. LIE Dec show"
us to- day sturdy stock eight feet in height, SUI
mounted by its dark brown bunch of seed, re''r
bling mulrnudnous cluster Of grapes Ib''
no common curiosity. Century upon cealH,
have rolled away since the grains from whrl'
has sprung, were wrapped in the mummyH%
and the nation that was powerful then is no 90"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-12-01

q Gov. Reid having resigned his office in or.
der to fulfil his duties: U. S. Senator. his place
will be filled by the Hon. Warren Winslow, Speak.
er OF the State Senate, until Gov Bragg is inau.
gurated, which will take place on the first ol mex,
January.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-12-01
Ladies VS.. Gentlemen.

A good deal has been said, and well said, too,
about men speaking OF their wives as their ladies.
Ii would sound very ridiculous 10 hear lady call
her husband my gentleman would il not Tor
ask another lady where her gentleman was 2
when inquiring concerning her husband. One is
just as bad taste as the other. Giving up plain
husband and plain wife, and plain way OF
calling people by their right names.
We shouldn't be at ali surprised if that class Of
society who hunt for roundabout ways 10 express
their ideas. might, in little vi ie when inquring
about ones sons and daughters, adopt such modes
Of expression as these ..-.-., ,.-
How is your eldest masculine ofTspring? or
: How is your little female darling, who addresses
you as parents? ...-
We Can imagine one Of these high flown 'unna
tural individuals addressing complaint 10 a
neighbor in the following language:
My dear 'gentlemen,' your specimen of the
canine species was, by your youngest masculine
offspring, set upon my lady 5 feline pet and had
it not been for your eldest feminine Ethiopian bond.
woman. i! would, by compulslon, have been forced
to depar, this iiie.'
There is good deal OF deserved satire 10 this.
There is nothing in reality more vulgar than an
afectaiion Of high sounding language, in cases
where the enjoyment Of simple terms would not
only be better, but more expressive. One often
hears burst for bust forehead changed to for
ward and the like, showing vainous bad taste
in the man who uses it, LIE! it be reformed al.
together. -.-.....
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-12-01

Judge Potter, Of the District Court, NOT" Lsh
Iina is reported TO be alarmiDgy III at Eu 1~, r.
Bladen County, N. c. The Judge NO y ~ '"t al
Gently closed faiiguing session oil the wv
Wilmington
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-12-01

e. Thursday, which was SET apar, by the Gov
ernor as day of Thanksgiving and Prayer. was
observed by citIzens-lhe Stores were all
closed and the Churches opened.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-12-01

HARD TINES AMONG TRADEsMEN'-" cor Osh
Informed that three storekecPers IN t"e Or1srchsp
Of Brosdway--a dry goods draIer, . I'' .nJ
tailor and a conEectioner-lalled on M,'"'"
their places of business are now Closed
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-12-01

The Iowa telegraph states that no. less than
'A,Ify u'o"Sa"d emsrants have crossed the ferry
at Harrington, since the iir,t OF September
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-12-01

How keen often is The wit OF the i'."l' caoI ssa'
in proverbs, it is said, The ups oi '''
low up himself"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-12-01

4" A similar ere"t,'' replied the latter. ;. took
place IN BaInam's time, hut things are of rare &C.
currence III the present day." = r,s-.'...~" =,
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-12-01

FREE BANKING IN N. C.-The Greensboro
IN. CO. Patriot, contains an article over the sig.
nature Of Reform proposing new system Of
banking in that State 10 be based upon certificates
Of stock in The various railroads OF the State" Il
Is 10 be hoped the Legislature of North Carolina
will undertake no such REFORM The free bank.
ing system has already created sufficient ruin and
distrust, and The States wherein it has not been
introduced should carefully guard against the
whole system .SAn. So.
We say, Amen, 10 that We want TO have
nothing to do with any such reform" From
visionary schemes, good Lord deliver u.s.
DEATH OF AN ARMY OFPICER,-Ipte{liuence
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-12-01

MERlrED REBUKE.-A learned clergyman
in Maine was accosied N the following manner
by an iilIlerate preacher who desPised education
SIR you have been TO college, Isuppose p
+" Yes, SIR was The reply. -
g" am thankful" replied the former, 8. tina, the
Lord has opened my mouth without any learn.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-12-01

WEARING THE BEARD-A great reform is go.
ing on in the matter Of wearing the boards and
they ROW appear in untrimmed luAuriance upon
the faces of men who stand at the remotcst pos
sble distance from the character OF fops. 10 all
ranks of life, and in every grade Of enjoyment,
the razor is, in measure, eschewed and men
are returning TO reason. Moustaches, even, are
now as common as a few years ago they were
rare. The chilIs Of The coming winter will be as
potent in starting boards they will be powerful
in blasting vegetation. Razors, colds, and bron-
chi,is ill be laid aside together, and a flo wing
beard supersede The use OF an Indefinite list Of
patent medicines. -Moofe'S Ruruk Neu Yorker
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-12-01

A GREAT BR1DGE.-The great tubular bridge
that is 10 cross the ST. Lawrence, will, when COM
plcted, be one of the mechanical wonders of the
age. 1t is to be copied after the great bridge over
the Menai Straits, in Wales, and will consist Of
huge tubes Of iron, averaging over two hundred
eet in length, supported on high stone piers. The
ars will cross the ST. Laurence through this iron
tunnel, mile and halflong, and lifted far above
the river. The masonry is to be Of the most
massive description, and The whole cos: will not
be far from seven and a halt millions of dollars.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-12-01

A Conyocatlon of the Bishops of the Methodist
Episcopal Church, ii is said, will take place
about the I'd Of December next. They will meet
in Baltimore, and have sessions for several days.
Subjects OF consl derable importance TO the vital
interests Of Methohlsm will form the basis of their
deliberations, whilst it is anticipated 10 have mis-
sionary demonstration during their stay in Bali
more. The following are the names Of the Bish.
ops, in order of senitory: Rev. Beverly Waugh,
residing in Baltimore; Rev. Thomas A. Morris,
Rev. Edmund S. james, Rev. Mathew Simpson.
Rev. Osman c. Baker, Rev. Levi Scott, Rev. Ed
ward Z. Ames.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-12-01
ARRIVAL OF THE BALTIC.

Ithrgrophcd far tie CaroIiuian.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-12-01
Four days later from Europe.

NEW York, Nov 26:h.
The steamer Baltic arrived this afternoon with
Liverpool dale of the 10Th.
The news from the seat of war is Important
SINCE the last atyIces nccSsant fighting, attended
with terrible loss OF life, had occurred before Se
basropoI, On the 9Th the Russians made fierce
attack on the Allies. taking several batteries and
spkng The guns. This battle LASTED from day
break ill four in the afternoon, and both sides
claim the victory. Five thousand Allies, and
eig:h thousand Russians, are said to have been
left dead on the field The next day the Rus
SLAMS renewed the attack, but the result is not yet
known. Ii was said that the Allies would storm
Sebastopol before the Russians could recover from
their losses, but this does not seem probable, other
statements saying that they must abandon the
seige unless speedily reinforced.
The governments of France and England had
received the most urgent requests for reinforce
ments, from Lord Rag Ian and Gen. Cdnrobert,
and 80, 600 French would al once be sent. Every
available steamer. including the Europa, Alps: H.
diana, and New York, had been taken for this
service.
The reported destruction of Lord Cardagaris'
Regiment Of Light Cavalry, is confirmed. They
charged Russian battery of 30 guns, but were
repuIsed. Only 400 returned, 400 having been
left dead on the field.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-12-01

DEATH OF AN ARMY Observation-Disclosures
has been received Of the death by yellow lever OF
brevct Maj Gen. Wood, he died in Texas.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-12-01
MARKETS..

LIVERPOOL, Nov. 18th
Cotton remains firm and in fair demand. Sales
of the three days, $4,000 bales. Middling Or.
leans sgd. MiddIing Upland std.
Canal Flour ABS Ohio 46s. Corn As and 46s.
Consols closed at 92S.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1854-08-31


ExcEILENT.-Several gallant young bucks in
Wheeling one night, not long since, placed
themselves under the window of young lady
for the purpose of a serenade. After listening
to their exoruciating strains - for while, the
lady threw up the sash, and in a suppressed
tone informed the serenaders that she could not
admit them through the front door, but invited
them to present themselves at certain door in
the back building. They were accordingly ad-
mitted, in the dark, the lady excused herself
Z" for moment" left the room, and turned the
key of the door upon them and in few minutes
afterwards their ardor was considerably damp
ened by q copious flow of water from hydrant
in the room. We need not add that the mis-
chievous girl had invited them into bathroom
and voted them its privileges.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1854-08-31
Mw- We, the undersigned, came out f.

aB- We, the undersigned, came out from
Liverpool to New Orleans, and by the house of
Messrs. J. W Shaw s. Co. recommended to Mr. Geo Ed
monds 80 Bank Place, their agent. We called on him
and received every and attention that person
could show to another We wrote stating this to Liver
pool, and would recommend any coming to this
country any sending for their friends, to do
by applying to Mr.. Geo. Edmonds, so Bank Place.
(signed for numerous passengers)
MARY 0'BRIEN, PETER MURPHY,
MARTIN MAHoN, CATHERINE MURPHY
JOHN HoBIAN, Par CONNOLLY,
PAT FoyLE, ELLEN McGARTHy,
And several others.
New Orleans May. 1854. aul5 1mis
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1854-08-31

"There isl says Boston paper, ssa very
curious and ingenious money safety drawer,
which is to screw up under the counter, and has
ne lock, but as sure as q rougue touches it, an
alarm bell rings, and he is glad to escape; yet
it opens to the right one with ease and without
noise. There are two hundred kinds of these
tills, made with difference, so that it would
take an adroit theft all his life time to find out
how to rob them. .z.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1854-08-31

A very large granite building, occupied by
Hanneman, Hagan & Co., druggists, at Boston;
and the store adjoining, occupied by W. R.
Lewis Brother, fell with a tremendous crash
on the afternoon of the Odd The inmates had
warning of the approaching disaster, and all
but one-Mr. Downing young clerk of Han
neman s. Co-made their escape. Two chill
dren who were passing by on the sidewalk at
the time, were also buried in the ruins. Their
names are Margaret Riley, aged ten, and David
Riley, aged years. After the wall fell fire
broke out, kindled from the steam engine in the
basement A large quantity of combustible
drugs were consumed The loss was about
800, 600. l.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1854-08-31

PURCHASE OF RAILROAD STocK. The President
Of the Cincinnati, Wilmington and GAINESVILLE
Railroad has recently bought of the Commits
sioners of Muskingum county, Ohio, 800, 900 of
the stock of the Central Ohio road, giving in
payment therefor 100000 in the bonds of the
same Company. This arrangement, it is said,
insures the completion of the first named road
at an early day, .
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1854-08-31

THE THIRD AUTHORSHIP Rumor has it that
there are twenty gentlemen applying for this
position, which Mr.. Auditor Burt has made very
desirable, indeed, since he came to Washington
to take charge of it. 1t will be recollected that
he and his efficient clerks have succeeded in
bringing up all the back work, which, in most
branches of the Bureaus business, was from
six months to n wear behind hand when he took
charge of it. At that time its management was
regarded as a herculean task now it is but
very Eplain and agreeable sailing. which ac-
counts for the great number of prominent gem
tlemen who are credited with being anxious to
obtain the Office Washington Star.