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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-07-07
Ladies' Dress Goods Department,

FULL complete assortment of all the newest styles
end fabrics, such
silks, S0tinS,
NarcelincS De Chimes,
Cashmere, Robes, Nora De LANES,
I3r0cUae on6 Plain AlpacaS,
French a51a German MerlnOeS, BOnt6aelneS, Sat
IN De LANES,
Six TelOetS, Grapes, LaceS,
French, Scotch and English Ginshams and
Prints. Also,
Long and Squire St0acLS, Grape Sho0Is,
1Ia,4iltaS, Nantes,
C2oth, TcIUG, and Sill Plain and
EqJroidcred FiseiteS, and CIoaks, StciSS ard
French EmGr0ideracS,
IN great raTictY;
Wit Goods, Ribbons, Dress Trimmings, LGccS,
DC, &c.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-07-07
GEORGIA MARBLE WORKS.

J. G. Rankin, Nm. NJ. HUriick, George T.
StnanzcY,
SUCCESSORS TO A. ATKINSON Coz Etc.,,
This establishment has been in successful operation for
u number OF years The 2uarrIes well opened, and
ma bic Is superior to any in the United States
We have perfected facilities getting out ard fin
lshing work, that we can furnish MONUMENTS, TOMBS
TABLETS, HEADSIONFS and everything in line OF
business in better style and cheaper any yard
in the country. 49,
When 1t IS considered that Marble nav no
JObbe profits and no high freight from the Norh 1t will be
seen that we do possess material advantage ali copt
WecoTdaly solicit friends and the public to examine
our work. and compare prices with those of other va,ds
before ordering Northern Marble ~ ''OO0'
nave on hare at our yard Marietta large assortment
nnLshed Wo1k--d onumens Tablets &c-here our agent
work is done at the Mills. Adde'S '' P''''0lo
80 -.. }. @. RANKIN g. Co.
G.. ,e., Marble Work p. O.. Ga.
'F - 80 Sly. .ta
Upper and BAND LTATHFR L. G. TD771-D.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-07-07
White CASTLE Soap,

THIS new family and Toilet SOAP is held in high es
teem and is superior to the ordinary Soap for lis
bland and emolicnt qualities For the nursery it is
particularly acaPted-nnocent in its combination and
free from all injurious alkaes This is an economical
Soap for families. Just received and for sale by
FISHER g. HEINITSH
april l4th Dispensing chemists.
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HRS. Shaw,

lSS- SLEW,
On RE.-S leave respectfully TO announce 10 the
Y,Lad. ~ Charlotte and the pablo. that she ms
II -e,r'.eL :o til Northern cities, and open
IN 4 fG-h asbic and choice selection Of
ERr.u2e: trimmings. Fancy Articles,
C&E ;, ArtiGciais, Head-Dresses,
10. ether wiki variety OF French MILLINERY, &c.
Ha2s secured the services Of an experienced Dress
ma.-sI s2d Al!iner from Philadelphia she leels conf
dent t.4st ste give general satisfaction in both
branches # the business. No pains Will be spared
please. Orders from distance thankfully received
aRj caretl''y TGcked and forwarded.
april II, 1884 3S-rf
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ocHAFI. ST = =
CHAFEE, ST. AMAND, & CROFT,
No ITO y of New Custom H"ue)
CHARLESTON S. G..
Importers Of and Wholesale Dealers in Foreign and Domestic
Liquors. Wines, Cordials, Segars, Tobacco, &C,
AND OF LEMON SUPERIOR QUALITY

supp
Cnyan dCounry Mechan their usual Hblt
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-07-07
BOYNE & SPROWLE,
Nj Cutters

MARBLE Gu
COLUMBIA, S. c.,
d EGG leave to inform the citizens of Charlotte and
ID vicinity, that they prepared to furnish
Monuments, Tonbs, Tablets, Head
Stones, &C.,
at extremely low prices
All orders for any article addressed g. N. HOPE,
Charlotte, N. c., will meet with prompt attention.
March "a, 1854. 35f
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N. BAH persons indebted to by accounts are
requested to settle the early day.
Mar "a. P. G. CALDWELL.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-07-07
MEDICAL NOTICE.

T\R. P. c. CALDWELL has associated his son, DR..
/ JOSEPH w. CALDWELL, with him in the Prac
tice of Medicine. Office End story in Elms' new brick
building, the Courthouse.
March a. 1854. 35.tf
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I PPER and BAND LEATHER, also fine TRUNKS
\ and NALICES, for sale cheap Lv
July 90. Off SHAW
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H o siery.
In this department offer every possible variety of
Silk Cotton and WOrsed Hose and half Hose Silk, Me-
rimo and Cotton Under Garments Kid, Beaver,
Buck, Silk, Wooden and Cotton
Gloves &c, &c.
We pay particular attention this department of our
business embrace all the leading articles wanted.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-07-07

WIZ. ALLSTON GOURDTN,
Factor and Commission Merchant.
No. 73 EAsT-BAY,
CHARLESTON, S. C.,
lsprepared to make liberal advances Consgnments
OF Rice, Cotton, Corn Sugar, Flour, GRAM Hay, &c
GUANO, GUANO, GUANO.
Genuine Peruvian Guano.
WIN. ALLsroN CioURDlS Agent,
For the States of South Carolina, North Carolina,
Georgia, Alabama and Tennessee.
Also, Agent tor Baltimore 4 Southern Packet Co.'S
Steamships. Office 10 East Bay.
p September %, so. 10-1y
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-07-07

full and complete assortment of
Goods for Millinery Purposes.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-07-07
Linens and Linen Goods.


We offer in this department a full and complete
stock of
CT, g. Q, and 1O4 Bleached and Brown
Damasks Table Covers, all styles,
Diapers, Towels Damask Napkins, Damask Doyles,
Dowas Crash, Grass Linens,
8, 10, and 124 Linen Sheetings,
Pillow Linens, and 4th Irish Linens,
Marssilles and Lancaster Quilts,
&c, &c.
Broad Cloths. CassIn,cres, Vestings. and
TaiIOr's Goods.
In this department embrace all the best makes of
French. German, English and American Cloths,
Cassimeres and Vestings, Black and
Colorcd Silk and Satin Nesting, Velvet do,
and 9th English and American
Tweeds, Kentucky Jeans,
S4ttincts, Linseys,
Plain and Plaid Cloak Innings, Canvass,
Padding, Silks, Twist, Buttons,
&c, &c.
Blankets. FIanneIs, Kcrscys, Domes-
tics &c.
We offer in this department OF our business full
and complete assortment of
English and American Blankets
Negro Goods of all qualities Linen and Cotton
Osnaburgs and Coored Cottenadcs,
all styles;
White, Red and Blue Flannels, and RIcachcd and
Brown Domestics, all qualities.
Carpets, Oil. Cloths. Rugs, Curtain
StUfis &C.
We pay particular attention TO this part of bust
ness and supply article in the House Furnish
ing Line such
English, Scotch, and American Tapestry,
Venetian, three ply,
and Ingram Carpets, all qualities;
Floor Cloths, from yard to yards in width,
Rugs, Mats, Canton Mating. Stair Rods,
Bindings, Rich Silk Damasks,
WoIsted and Cotton Damasks, Lace and Muslin Cur
tains Loops, Gimps, Fringes, Tasscls
COrnices &C., &c.
We prepared iu this department 10 furnish any
Goods wanted for Hotels, Steam Boats, and Private
Houses and fit them up in the best style and
BANCROFT, BELTS, & MARSHALL,
Nos. 200 AND 2lI, KING STREET,
Corner of MARKET,
CHARLESTON, S. c.
Sept. %, 1853. 1O-Iy.
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- a. DIR. ]. B. ANARCHISTS
CELEBRATED CATHoITco,,
For the ReIisf and Cure5of Su6erins t.,

es other remedies in being certain less expetsT
leaving the system in a better coEdion. Let all me-
call and obtain pamphlet Uree) containing ample rH
from the most respectable sources of The ben6fc a
its use together with letters from highly experience ~
Clans who have used their practice, ard speak icm
own observations.
Litchfield enquirer., 1854-07-13
Tho Homo Mother

Some one. writing foft tl,e Masonic Mir TOT, has draWnsa charming picture Of | home. loving. child loving mother.
 "Ws must draw a line, N, ! broad line, between her and tle frivolous but. sterily of fashion, who Airts from ball to opera and party decked n rich robes, and followed 6y . train IS hollow and hearts less as he,seifz- she who iotgelful of the
 holy tack assigned her, ntglecls those
 who have been given in her charge and leaves them in the care of shi.elings. while
 she pursues her giddy tound q anluse- lments.
 Not so our lsome, asotser blessings De Ion her head. The heart warns 10 see 1 her m iief daily routine of pleasant dus lies. How patiently she sits, day after day, shaping and sewing some afllcle for use or adornmont for her little flock l--
 And how proud and pleased is each little recipient of her kindness How the It. tIs face dim ples witl, pleasure, and the bright eyes giow still brighter. as nam.
 ma decks them in ths new d,ess she has made. How much warmer and more comfortable thsy feel. if mamma wraps
 them up before they 90 to school. No one but her can warm the rnits and oyer
 shoes. or tie the comfortets around their necks There is a peculiar charm about al she
 does the precious mother. They could not aleep, nay. for that matter, she could not. if she failed 10 visit sheir chamber
 and with her soft hands arrange them
 comfortably before sbc slept! Her heart Ishuils with gratitude to her Creator, as, che looks onthosc sweet blooming faces and when their prayers are done, shs inl- prints a goodnight kiss on each rosy lil. lle mouth. It may be, too. a tear wllI start for one little nestling. laid in ita chill narrow bed. for whom her maternal care
 is no longer nceded. It sleeps, though the sleet and snow descends. and the wild winter winds howl around it's head. It needs no longer her tender carel A. naightier arm enfolda it \ IL is at rest She feels and knows that 1t isSright, and
 bends meekly tO tho Hand that sped tho shaft, and turns with q warmer love, C U
 be possible, to Those little ones who arc left herto love. How lenderly she egua,ds them from every danger, and with what
 q strong, untiring love, she watches by
 their bedside, when they are ill bisss> 1 Iings bs on the gentle, loving, home mos
 ther. Angels must look with love upon
 her acts. Hor children shall rise nr and
 call her blcssed. and the memory of her
 kindly deeds, will enfo!d her as . gar. ment.
Litchfield enquirer., 1854-07-13
Slippery ssylnonrisrla.

The follow ing soliloqay of . tall speci men of "liqus6ed humanity" pfomena. ding slippery street of dark night when .Le corporation assumed a N pres sumptivs moonshine' b " hard to beat. It is by tho late lamentsd Neal
 .I'ye not ths slighieat doubt that this is as beautiful \ nsght as ever was. only Iit's 90 dark you can't sec the pattern of it. One night is pretty much like an, other night. in the dark. but it is great adssn.age ID good looking evening | llhe lamps are lii, 90 you can twin ahe stars and the moonshine. The laet is 1 that in this ere city we tlo efnM tlls black moons and tl,e liafd dssk l1saesaa ~ find ever did see. Lamps is lAanpe ani moons ia moons, in . buainess poihk IT view, but particularly they ain q ntaal # the wicks ain't afre. When ths lumin> aries are, as l may say, sin the rAgs q 's bad for me. l can't sse the ground aA perfectly as little fsIIers. and every dark night I'm sure to get a hyst-.either ~ for'ard byst or q back ard hyst. or some sort cf q hyst- but more back ards than. for'ards. specially in the winter.
 One of the most unieeling tricks | know Of, is the way some foils have got, . laughing out. Yaw yaw I when they, see . gentleman kitching | regpNE hyst 2 a long gentleman. for instsAce. with legs in tue air, and his ncadIe splat down on the cold brich.. A hyst itself is bad enough sssIOus bein' sniggered at; flss sear sconcs gets A ,craek then you see ali sorts of stars, and have free admission to fire works; then you scrabble ID lesl- ing as if you had no head vn your should erA, and x f t wasnst you, but some confounded dissgreeable fellow in your clothes yat the iackanapes all gria. as if the misforlunes of human nature was only a pnppet.shnw. I wonllA't mind il # you could get ID and look as t you didn't care. But a man can't rise after . royal hyst, and not let on thas he feels flat In such eases. however. sympathy is all gammon and as for sspsibillly oE . Winter's day. people keep t all lor their own noses. and can't bs coaxed to retail < by the small IT. Exehangs.
Litchfield enquirer., 1854-07-13
Posfrg
Ths Cock Of the walk.

N You strut about by field and bfCok And think your gait and plumage show you, And yet, for all yonF lofty look,
 Old Cock know you. With breast ss sleek and eye sobriphs, As ifyou were the pink Of hcnoFs You're stufied as fnllof wrath and spite
 As RishOp B0nneE. Yon stripling biFds your 500 and hair And trim as y0uin limb and tealher, F0u enh and tumble every whefe
 h every weather. To.dav. khes. l,e had done no hifu. But stFeich hia throat md faoek your bawIinQ Kon suited gour meek ashigs my arm
 And knucked bum spFawlinR-- Down in a twink as straieht's ! rSil-- Aesonished into being clvil-- Then up and of with head and tail
 Both on level. Ba. shosgh! }! your proves ?. you nay boast. lknow not which 10 pily most,
 The son or daddy. You Il have yopr day 10 strut the floor Cock-sure. with pluck and voice aspiralt, But tune will reckon up your score,
 You hen-Feost tyrani It is not that the market-man May tempt me ior your tricks to sell you; It is no; ot the dripping-pan--
 But this, liell you: All times and climes and books record The Scripture truth--we can't deny its.- They that unsheathe the oppressor's sword
 Shall perish by it. Beware the days when old and lame x Yon drowse sLs eye and dfccp the pinion, Your royal spirit level-tame
 With iirile's dominion. Think you this bantam, now 90 green, Will then forget these deadly grldges3 He'll give your memory, ween,
 Some savage nudges
 Pufnam's Monthly.
Litchfield enquirer., 1854-07-13

7 < .t i&a sa sa
 CarEpiso THixcs. Let une put 2 spider into any lady's hand. She t aChass. Sine shrielks. The nasty uglJ thing. Madasn. the spider is peFhap shocked at youF nrussels laces, and, al lthopgk you may be the most exquisiti 1 painter living. the spider has right tt laugh at your coarse daubs as abe funi over them. Just show her your crotch et work when you shriek at her.
 :" Have you spent baIf your days. tbe spider, if che De spi,eful. may remark, V have yon spent half your days upon these clumsy ansismaoaaars and these ottoman covers? My dear lady is tba. your web? If were hie enough, l might with reason drop you snd cry out at you. Let me spe1d | day with you and bring my work. I have four litsls bsgs Of thread -Such little bags ] h every bag there are more than 1000 holes --spch iiny. tiny holes Ous Of each hole thread runs, and when they are all spun they make bus one thread of lhe web I weave. | have . member Of my family who is herself no bigger than A grain of sand. Imagine what slender web she makes. and Of that, to0. sach thread is made q 40Do~cf 5000 threads that have passethdiis of the tonr bags through 4opescs 5oU0 lisllc holes. -- Would y61 drop her, too, crying out about ycar islicacy ? A pretty ding. indsgds for you to plume yourselves on your delicacg. and scream at us. Hsv- ing made such | speech, ue may sup- pose that tho indignant creaiuge fastens rope Fonnd one Of the rough points of the lady's hand. and tets herself down tightly la che floor. Coming down ssaiFs is noisy, clumsy, work, compated vith snch way of locomolion. Tho creeping things we scorn are miracles of beauty. They are more delicate than any ormolm clock os lady's watch made iol pleasures sAke, no biFeeF than q chilling. Kyonel counted l04l muscles in sin1lp caterpillar. and lliese are n small part only of iIs woiks, Hooke found lt.o0o mhFoys in ths syb Of a blusbotsls, nud there are l3.soo sspegs ase bits lhai 60 lo provide nothing bal the act oI breathing in a carp.
 DieksnD HoubtApla IDf2s.
Litchfield enquirer., 1854-07-13
An Honept BoY.

That is rigkt my boy said the rner- l'ohant. smiling approvingly upon the face df his shop boy. He had brought him . dollar that lay amongst ths dust and paper of the sweepings.
 That is right, De said agaln: always be honest; it is the best policy.
 .Should you say thas z asked ths lad. timidiy.
 { Should I say. what 2 honesty is the hest policyg Why tits time honored Iold saylng. don't know about the ele. vAting tendency of the thing ]; the spirit $ rather narrow, HI allow.
 So grandmother taught me- replied |the. boy; .she said we should do right bscanse God approved it.Without think iig nsllnk man would say x.
 Themerchant turned abrGptly toward Eths dssk. and the thoughtful faced little lad resumed his duties. gf In the course of the morning, n rich and influential citizen called at the store. While conyersing, lie said I have no chill dren of my own. and | fear 10 adopt one. My experience is that boy of twelve (the age I should prefer) is fixed in l,ia habits, and if they ara bad
 Stopl said the mershant, did you see that lad, yondsrF
 With that noble brow 1? Yes, wha, of him q
 He is remarkable
 Yes, yes---thai's " hateverybody tell neiwho has boys to dispose of. No donb he'll do well enough before your face. - I've tried good many. and have beer deceived more than once.
 Twas going to say. rematked the fnefchsnt calmly, that lie is remarkable for principle. Never have l known him to deviate from the right. sir never. He would restore . pin: indeed (the naer- chant colored) he's littletoc honest for my employ. He points out Haws in goods and cannot teach him prudence in that respect. Common prudence. you know, is-- is-- comnion--- conamon-- prudence ahem r The stranger mads no assent. and the merchant hurried on 10 say He was { parish orphan taken by m old woman out of pity, when yet . habe. Poverty has been his lot. No doubt he has suffered from hunger and cold uncopnted times his hands hays been Irozflas 10 have bis feet. Sir. thal hoy would haye died rather than beei dishoness. I can't account for 1t, upor l my word I can't. \
 siizve y6G auy claim upon him " l :, Mot the least th the world. except what common benevblence offers. Indeed, the boy is entirely too good for me.
 Then l will adopt him and t l hays found sone really honest boy, thank God. :.
 The little iallow rode home in carri. sge, and was ushered into n Luxurious home and he who sat shiveriDg in cold corner, listening 10 the words of poo' old pious creature who had been taught
 ofshe spirit, became oneof the beet and
 gFea,est diyines that England ever pro,
 duced.
 They lha. honor me, l will honor. II
Litchfield enquirer., 1854-07-13

LYMAN BEEcHER's CoURrsBip. At eminent divine, who Is as well known ai he is universally respected, many years since was led to the conclusion that {. | is not well for man t0 be alone. Alter considerable pondering. he resolved to otfer himself in marriage to certain member of his flock. No sooner was the resolution formed than it was put in practice. and getting out his cane. he speedily reached the dwelling of his mis. tress. It chanced b be on Monday morning. | day which many New Eng
 land readers need not be told is better known in the household as washing day. Unconscious of the honor that was in-
 tended her, the lady was standing be-
 hind the tub in the back Kitchen. with her arrns immersed in the snds. busily engaged in an occupations which, to say the least Of is. is more useful lhals so-
 mantle. There was loud knock II the door. Jane, 70 to the door. and if Il is any body t0 see me, tell them thai I am cnqsged and cannot see them. The
 nss,sgs was faithfully rehearsed, sTcll ,our mistress. said Parson B.. that 1t is very important that I should see her. !. Tell him to call this afternoon. said the lady. whep this answer was resarned. and I will see him. Bui it was una vailing. I must see her now, said the minister. Tell sns where she is.' So saying. he followed che servant into the kitchen. 70 iLe great surprise of her mis, tseNs. Mia. -. { have come to tie condlusisn 10 marry. Will YnwfiAye me 2 was the minisief Q evrsslhg speech. ]. Have you ?'tep.i;sf ne asi0rished lady. . Tb;s is sllknlas llne to offer your ssiar such An important stsp should be made matter of prayer and delibera
 sicn.' Let us pray r waa Mf. B. onIy. sesponse, as lle khell down beaide sle lub and prayed that union mirht be fofmed which would enhance lhs hnppi nsas of both parties. Ilh prayer wst ans~sFrd, an6 from this union lhus sin. sslaslT formed has splong Q family re- maFbsbls 5sf talent.
Litchfield enquirer., 1854-07-13

Rev. Ur. Hawks. is is ssili. tssz s { ens iirTe elected Bishop af Rhua< zzlszsd. ksz he declined 10 accept lhs anpi,iAil lnsnl. 1Hs gsonnd of refusal being ihe ineazz zeIzzx assigned tn the office. IIis i[Is,z'e I=|163 friends reminded bim ni iko nk6.1isz I';z [ 1 in ti.e srrlpinFss--ihal q E11 1zzzz.5 |zs.f the ynang ravens.n The ddes6< zz,|.e3 ihat this wes lfee. bal he kz4 46@z<<z seen 2 promise $ io lcel y0ane H81 .s
Litchfield enquirer., 1854-07-13

Dssrlsy is the sosI oi eh.
Litchfield enquirer., 1854-07-13

The riskesl Esniua. like ,hs most ter lile soil when uncnliivet<d shoots up in the rankaat weeds md instead q vines and oiixcs f0r llse pleasure and use of man. proauces so i.s slothial own. q nbundeni cIop of poisons.
Litchfield enquirer., 1854-07-13

z Taki tsle r.tt<|... 70 hls rh'tsfn. '' MIS4 <&* <''s. Helpes ln Ie DI1<t<F El ss1| ..S Fl ... .lss. 'l's.s' ' s' ,'... .. ''' '.'z E. E. # ||P'
Litchfield enquirer., 1854-07-13

Nature loves truth % yell. lhet i k4tdIt ever edmils of houlishine. Con. eeil ls lo nature what paint slo tesiIf , i. isnel en|f sesdlcass but inpaiss NI&| ll WneIi Improve.
Litchfield enquirer., 1854-07-13

The (tsaslisIs) z Clerical joarn.l' zlz= |i's readers ,hs isllowia9 dsfni.s snd zzl isiaesnry piece al American Ae#z
 < Nav Jknsky. A ness xas sa ''s s' 9"''' sSMa. N M, 's esss Gud. A: deht 0f |e& hs'nssEH &='|E % sliIl rests npon lke bai|dihe
Litchfield enquirer., 1854-07-13
T. smith,
 snrgson Dentist.

n R. SMITH respectfully tenders his thanks to
 1 the ps0pIs Of EalIs Village and the adjoining fownsforshe liberal patronage received ffomthem for three years past, and would say that for the bettsf accommodation oE his customers and the public aaneTaiy he has pefnianeBtly located hims relf af Falls Villaee where he will still carry on Uensisisr in all depaFiments n tho highest per lecti0si, surgical and mechanicsl.
 Teeth exsfa eaed with great cnfe ;decayed teeth filled Wish pure gold 90 as tO last far number 0l years AgsiGciafiee inserted on pisots or plates ns the case may require from one 70 m entire set, accefding to an the latest improvements.
 k5e would say s0 those wishing block teeih gWifi artificial gums.) that hs has had great ex. perienes in seiting them within the last six os Uishl EGarsS
 All 9nfk warranted io, be done in . finished and wpfkmsnlike manner, cOmbining durability
 l;.; so 1hy snloas. q private reference given.
Litchfield enquirer., 1854-07-13

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