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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-08-04

mr. Slow On sympathy.

The Boston Post reproduces tho following moral
reflection of Mr.. Slow:
"Bimelech," said Mr.. Slow, soemnly extend
ing his arm like a pump handle, "y you are no"
old enough TO understand the words of wisdom
being eleven and half, in other words haltPast
eIeven-and wish TO advise you never TO inter
ere with oobody, to interfere with nothing that
don; belong TO YOU. Shet yourself up, like COLO
eagle in your pocket book, and don'l get spent la
too much concern for others. If people is IN
cIined to 60 to ruin, let 'em go if they're mind
to-what business is il of your'n? If nelghbors
quarrel, what business is il Of your'n Let 'em
fight it out. Why should you risk your precious
head in trying to save theirs When you trade
alters look to your side OF the bargain ; and leave
the one you arc trading with to look after his. If
he gets bi: faint your fault. Take keer of mum.
Der one is scripter, the real golden rule, and he
that acts unto il never can die poor. Never have
anything 10 Go with sympathy. Sympathy does mt
pay. 'Haint worth one cent. But if you must
he sympathetic because IFS popular, be sure be-
fore you begin that it amt agoin' TO cost you any.
thing, and then p'raps it will do to invest IN IT.
Nobody never lost anything by not being gener'
Gus, so lay by for yourself what folks expects
you to give to poor people and other vagabonds,
and when you are old it will not depart from you.
You will have something to count on to make you
happy. Pay your Doctors bilIs confound hos
pta and buy grave.st full Of exalted virtoos.
Be careful. 'Bimelech, alters look arter the main
chance, and beware Of sympathy"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-08-04
The AlbatrOSS,

The Albatross is the most poetic object on the
ocean. There is nothing in all nature noble,
ethereal, spiritual-noihing animate that so brings
the sense of nfnity and mystery and boundless
space into the daylight. His home is in the south.
ern oceans, below twenty degrees south of the
line. Here he ranges alone. or IN company over
wastes of water that it takes fast ships from forty
five to sixty days to sail across. His flight is not
high; it is in long, low swings, a mile or two
each way. Exceptin aghtng and getting under
weigh again, he rarely moves his wings, only
sometimes giving few grand, strong flaps; then
sailing away, now on one side, now on the other.
now far asern, and again across The ships bows;
he may be watched in any weather going over
hundred miles Of distance to the ships one. No
gale sends him to leeward, no calm lessons the
swiltn-ss with which he " shaves with level wing
the deep" Sometimes there come hundreds of
his kind at once, a, others have watched soil.
tary one for days together | never saw one alight
except TO pick up something which had fallen
was thrown from the ship Their alighring and
rising is gooselike and ungraceful, but once afoat,
their motions have an almost supernaturalIy sub
lime beauty. II IS possibis they may sleep at
night the waves, but we never fell in with them
as we did with Cape Pigeons, in the dark. Lhave
thought could perceive when the latter were
tired, after several days of rough weather, but
never the Albarnss.
On a ships deck they are poweress, except to
bite with their strong hooked bills. So far from
being able to "Pcrch on mas, or shroud." shey
are web footed, and cannot fly from the deck OF
even stand upon it, except momentarly. Their
plumage white. spotted, often most beautifully,
with various shades of brown and black. Fifteen
feet is low average for their stretch of wing
some that we caught measured more than this, and
heard of one being taken that reached twenty
TWO. The expression Of their eyes :hey look
around them, helpless the deck, is that which
might be sscribed to proud, noble women, made
The mock OF pirates. Nothing not human ever
wore look so high, SO imploring, yet SO daunt.
less-N T. Courier.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-08-04

A GREAT COUNTRY l''-MEN OF AMERICA
The greatest man, take all in ALL OF the las
hundred years, was Gen: George Washington
an American.
The greatest doctor of divinity was Jonathan
Edwards-an American.
The greatest philosopher was Benjamin Frank
lin-an American.
The greatest living sculptor is Hiram Powers
American.
The greatest living historian is W. II. Prescott
an American.
The greatest ornthologist was John Adams
Audubon-an American.
There has been no English writer in The present
age whose works have been marked with more
humor, more refine ment, or more grace, than those
of Washington Irving-an American.
The greatest photographer, since the time OF
Johnson, was Noah Webster-an American.
The inventors, whose works have been produc-
tive Of the greatest amount Of benefit 10 mankind
iG the last century, were Godfrey. Fitch, Fulton,
and Whiiney-all Americans.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-08-04
Where are the Dead.

Where the mighty of ages past,
Who o'er the world their inspiration cast,
Whose memories stir spirits like blast2
Where are the dead!
Where are the lofty minds of Greece9 Where be
The men of Sparta and TheTmopyla?
The conquering Macedonian, where is he2
Where are the dead?
Where are Rome's founders? Where her chiefest son
Before whose name the whole known world bowe
down.
Whose conquerng chased the retreating sum-
Where the dead7
Where's the bard-warror king of Albion's state,
A pattern for earth's sons to emulate,
The truly nobly, wisely, goodly great?
Where the dead2
Where is Gaul's hero, who aspired to be
second Cezar in his mastery,
To whom earth's crowned ones trembling bent the
knee2
Where are the deada
Upon whose birth virtue and freedom smiled,
The Western Star, bright, pure, and undefIed7
Where are the deadl
Where the sons of song, the soul-inspired
The bard of Greece, whose (of Heaven acquired
With admiration ages past has fired,
The classic dead2
Greater than all-and earthly sun enshri ,ed-
w Where is the king of bards Where shall we find
The Swan of Avon-monarch of the mind
The mighty dead?
With their frail bodies, did they wholly die,
Like the brute dead passing forever by2
Then wherefore their intellect so high,
The mighty dead2
Why was it not confined TO earthly sphere
To earthly wants? If it must perish here
Why did they languish for bliss dear,
The blessed dead?
If here they perished, in their BEINGS germ,
Here thought and aspiration had their term,
Why should giants strength propel worm3
The dead-the dead.
There dead! The FORMS indeed, did die,
That cased the ethereal be ngs high:
'Tis but the outward covering is thrown by
This is the dead!
The spirits of the lost, Of whom sing,
Have perished not-they have but taken wing
Changing earthly for a heavenly sprung:
There the deadI
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-08-04

THE SOUTH UNITED-A few years ago bit.
ter feud separated and agonized the southern peo-
pie. Now they are united as band Of brothers.
Who would disturb this concert OF action and OF
feeling? Who would exchange the present state
OF good will among men for the animostes and
criminauons that preceded and succeeded the ex.
citing controversy Of 1850? Who would hear
the cry Of separation advocated by Americans
who were misled by apprehension or by anger,
and by the most violent shreats Of force? Let us
thank God that all is over and neither seek TO in.
quire into the cause that has produced this happy
and heatihful change, nor to give the victory to
either section Of the Union iE the premises. One
thing is clear from this prospect, and from sur
rounding facis-that the South did not rejoice in
the spirit Of triumph--for she gained only wha,
belonged to her-.wben she saw the people Of the
United States ready, in one imposing acclaim, to
recognize her rights in the most formal and prac-
tcal manner. At the same time, the Norlt can
recall the past and compare it with the present
with feelings of high and peculiar pride. The
union of the South maddens such fanatics G ree-
ley, however, and he is laboring to furnish con-
trast to it by exciting dissensions al the North.
He has failed at this game before; he will again
-r. Washington Union.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-08-04

lNsAN1ry..-In lecture recently delivered be.
fore a London Society, distinguished physician
stated that there is form of insanity which, al
though unknown few years ago in England is
now becoming quite common, AaPpears in men
OF all classes, but ssldom in women. Its causes
are mostly to be found in anxiety, reverses, and
in over cxertion IN depressing circumstances. lis
commencement is marked by neglect Of business
and an indulgence of cxtravagant fancies. The
patient considers himself Oh the eve of possessing
great wealth and high rank. He speaks OF vast
designs, his temper becomes capricious, and the
physician notices peculiar lingering in his speech
and a slightaIteration in his manner of walking.
But he appears in fine spirits and acknowledges
no illness. By and by paroxysms Of irrilabilify
attack him, and his malady makes rapid advances.
His speech becomes more indisnct, and his
strength, both Of body and mind, grow less. M.
triton goes on well, and the exhilaration OF spirits
often remains when the patient can no longer
walk speak to be understood This kind
OF insanity is believed to be Incureabe, although
the patients life may sometimes be prolonged Tor
years. Its usual denomination is general para.
lysis,
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-08-04

With what a scornfuI disregard Of wealth and
the position OF the moment, Almighty God scatters
The priceless gift of genus among his children =
The great poet-the illustrous sta,esman--rhe elo-
quen orator, is as likely TO go lor,h from the Drawn.
faced aborer's cottage over the way, as from the
sumptuous palaces of the capital. The future
ruler Of an empire may be unc0nsciously digging
in yonder field; and this very school may be. un.
der God, the appointed means of revealing his un.
suspected destiny to him and The world.
Pro 'esS0r Efltoa.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-08-04
Baltimore Piano Forte Mandatory.

T J. WISE & BROTHER, Manufacturers of Boudoir
y Grand and Square PIANOS. Those wishing a
good and substantial Piano that will last age, at
fair price may rely getting such by addressing the
Manufacturers, by mail otherwise. We have the
honor of serving and referring TO the first families in the
State In case is disappointment sufcrlbe. The
Manuac also, refer Of their fellow citi
J. J. WISE * BROTHER,
Feb g. 1854 2S-em Baltimore, Md.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-08-04

FATAL ACCIDENT IN CUMBERLAND COUNTY
We ore Informed by gentleman resideng at Little
Rockfsh Cumberland County, that boy named
Mathew Perry. about seventeen years of age, was
killed at The Rockfsh Factory on The 18th inst.
He was amusing himself in the third story of the
Mill. when violently pushing against the stats
which protected the open door, they gave way and
falling upon The steps below he was instantly killed.
The owners OF the Mil regret The accident very
much, being The first that has occurred since The
Mill went into operation. -s ..s
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-08-04
q Mechanics, Institute at Richmond.

A Mechanics Institute is about being formed
in Richmond, Va. The Constitution proposes the
institution OF School of Design Chemical
Laboratory, Library, Public Lectures. and an
Annual Exhibition. All these enterprises IT 10
not supposed, can be promptly put in operation,
but in due time they can be accomplished. We
hail with great satisfaction this movement in our
State TO elevate the character Of the mechanic =
and 10 give him that due weight and importance
in society which he merits, is his own work.
Mental culture is alone needed. When the mind
co.opprates with the physical powers, all must see
and acknowledge the dignity Of labor, and its val
ue and Importance. Let US have our mechanics
well informed, well educated, and well improved,
and, with their means and capabilities, there
would not be such body of men in the world.
CAPITAL and labor would move on harmonlousiy
together the latter using tho former for It's good,
and repaying it ten.fold; and the former only
comforting employment, blessings, and happiness.
Mechanics Institutes with their laboratories, Ii
braries, lectures, aud schools, would be no places
for the designs OF the vicious the disturbances of
bad hearted sgitators, or for fomenting disputes,
and exciting iealouses and dsconents, which in.
variably end in loss and dscredt to The working
men, and not unfrequently the ruin of themselves
aud their families. The mechanics Of the country
see and know lhs.-Ale1. Gazette, JHIy l9.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-08-04
MARCH & SHARP,

AUCTIONEERS AND COMMISSION MERCHANTS,
COLUMBIA, s. c.,
WILL attend to the sale of all kinds of Merchandise,
w Produce, &c. Also Real and Personal Property.
Or purchase and sell Slaves, &c, on Commission.
SALES RooM-NO. I2J Richardson street, and lmme-
diately opposite the United States Hotel
Feb ), 1851 THos. IL. MARCH. J.. NJ. f.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-08-04
Mrs. z. w. WHEALAN
BAILIE & LAMBERT,
2l9 KING STREET,
CHARLESTON, S. c.,

CHARLESTON, S. c.,
7 IMPORTERS & DEALERS in Royal Velvet, Tapes
try, Brussels Three ply, Ingram and Venetian
CARPETINGS; India, Rush and Spanish MAIIlNGS,
Rugs, Door Mats, &c. &c
OIL CLOTHS of all widths, cut for rooms or ENTREES
IRISH LINENS, SHIRTINGS, DAMASKS, Diapers,
Long Lawns, Towels, Napkins, DoyIias, &c.
Ar extensive assortment of Window CURTAINS,
CORNICES. &c, &C
II Merchants will do well to examine our stock
before purchasing elsewhere.
sent %, 1853 10-ly"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-08-04

WEDDING SPoILED.-On Sunday morning a
German named Charles Schork desrous OF taking
unto hmsel! 'sa rib after the manner Of men,
proceeded for that purpose with his lady love to
the German Catholic Church in William street,
where after making known their wishes, the priest
cRev. Mr.. Baies) proceeded TO tie be sken cord
that binds two willing hearts. In accordance with
the usual custom such occasions, the question
was asked if there were any persons present who
had any objections to the proceed:ngS whereupon
a Mr.. Martin StuliZ rose and made some very
weighty objections, to the effect that the said
Charles Schork had wife and family now living
in Germany, and that he (Schork) had few days
since received a letter from his wife, which he
could not read, and brought it TO him (SIultz)
TO read it for him. the substance of which was that
she desired 10 come to this country, and asking
him TO send her the necessary amount OF money
10 defray her expenses and those Of his children.
Mr.. Baillies becoming satisfied that the charges
were correct, refused 10 consummate the matrimo.
nial purposes Of the disappointed bridegro room,
whe-eat he became exceedingly indignant at Mr..
Stultz, swearing vengeance against him, and after
the dismissal Of the congregation, commenced
furious assault upon, and would probably have
killed him but for the interference of the crowd.
Complaint was made by Mr.. Baillies to Justice
Baldwin, who issued warrant Tor his arrest,
which was accomplished yesterday morning while
following Mr.. Stullz through a number OF streets,
storming and threatening to kill him. He was
taken before the same Justice, who committed him
to the tender mercies Of the clock up" The in.
tended bride is very respectable German girl,
and expresses herenre satisfaction at her fortunate
escape from such gay Lothario. ..-
Neacark, NJ j. Mercury.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-08-04

The PROPOSAL OF Russia TO SELL SITKA TO
THE UNITED STATEs.-A Pa ris letter in the New
York Tribune. it appears, the authority on
which was based the despatch, published yesterday,
stating that special Russian agent was about 10
with important proposals, including the sale of
S:tka, to our Government. The writer in the
Tribune goes on 10 say: .. .. .....a .......
"These Propositions entirely neutral as re-
CARDS the present war, being questions That might
be considered in time o! peace well now. A
gentleman formerly resident in the Unifed States,
late ConseilIer de Cour OF The Emperor of Russia,
has left his position the person OF the Grand
Duke Constantine, to 20 10 Washington, tempo
rarily, as special messenger TO the Uniied States
Government. The strong sympathy, amounting
ever TO love, which the Court Of Russia manilesls
toward the United States this moment, open tho
way for negotiations with that power matters
disconnected with the war, which may never occur
again. Russia desires American sy mpathy, she
has need OF American money and sIroEg
hatred has lately sprung up against England. that
she sill sacrifice much Of her personal interests to
irrtate that power, and to cripple her on AmPrcan
soil. There is wlhm any doubt, Therefore,
proposition on its way to. Washington, having in
view the ssion OF important territory The United
States for money consideration, as well as propo-
sitlons for the promotion and extension of com.
mercial relations bet" cen the two countries.-
Russia is making prepa rations lor ten years war;
on scale Of magnitude which must more or less
cripple her finances, notwithstanding her eXiraor-
dinary resources, and a money friend, such as
America, will be the mos indispensable TO her," ~
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-08-04

ELOQUENT ExTRAGT.-The is the largest
Of cemetres, and lis sumberers sleep without
monument. All graveyards in all other lands
show symbol of distinction between the great and
the small, the rich and the poor but in Tat great
ocean cemetery the king and The clown, The prince
and The peasant, are all alike uDdislinguiShed.-
The waves roll over a-lhe same requiem song
by the minstreIsy OF the ocean is sung 10 their
honor. Over their remains The same storm beats,
and the sun shines; and there, unmar rked,
the weak anc the powerful, the plumed and un.
honored, will sleep on. until awakened by the same
trump when the sea will give up its dead. n
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-08-04

TURN Your FENcE PosTs.-Il is mentioned as
a curious fact that fnrmer in Cunnecticui, who
recently took up lence after it had been standing
fourteen years. found all those posts solid which
had been inverted from the way in which they.
originally grew, while all those which had set IS
they grew roltcd off at the bottom. Heads
down. therefore, seems specific against decay
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-08-04
The American Hotel,
CUARLOTTE, n. G.

CHARLOTTE, n. G.
BEG announce my friends, tho public, ond pres
patrons of the above Hotel that have leased the
same of years from the l>t of January next
After which time, the entire property will be thorough
repscd and renovated, and the house kept in first
class style Tins Hnel is the Depot and pleasant
situated, rendering desirable house for travellers
aud families.
Dec l6, 1853. 22t +. NJ. RAY.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-08-04

THE SPANISH REvoLUTIoN.--It will be recol.
lected that some two months ago We took occasion,
in writing of the condition Of Europe, TO plain
how and why it was that tho first serious con'l-
mental revolution would occur in Spain. Already
that prediction (founded on Information only OBJ
tainabe, this side Of the Atlantic, in Washing
ton cry) has been confirmed Letters received
by various parties here this morning from Lon.
don, Paris and Madrid, confirm our previous cx.
pectations of the serious cha racter Of this contest
1t is be doubted thar the revoIu:Ionists, who
have hoisted the republican banner, already have
the upper hand in Madrid and also in Barcelona
and elsewhere in the Provinces. Though Gen.
ODonne is the nominal head Of the revolution,
in London and Paris it is understood by the best
informed persons that Espartero Ga sincere Repub.
lican, and the leader of the Spanish Progression
ists) is the real head OF the movement, and tina.
Narvacz will very probably soon be found to be
engaged with him. aI
So far as the future Of Cuba is 10 be affected
by the result Of this revolution, have to say,
that be that result i. may, it cannot fnil to has
ten acquisition Of the Isl"nd.- If the revou-
tionsts triumph for any considerable time, they
will return to the government without a dollar in
hand, aad with no other means of obtaining
ney than the sale of the Island to the United
States. Thus Prevalence is working in our favor,
as it were. - WaShIRgtOn Star. r. -. - u-.a..
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-08-04

A man had better be poisoned in bis blood than
in his principles. .s- ..5s .s a7rs.... IL
Begin nothing until you have considered how it
is 10 be finished .- -E
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-08-04
Livery and Sales Stable,
BY -, H. REA.

4 T the stand formerly occupied by r. Morrison, in
~ Charlotte. Horses fed hired and Sold Good
commOdatInns for Dovers. The custom of his friends
ana the public generally solicited.
February IL, 1854. soy
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-06-01


TIE subscribers are now receiving their
L Spring Stock Of House Furnishing dry goods
an' Carpe'ings, and respectfully invite The at
tent,on 81 their customers generally, and pariIc-
uh,rly those who are about furnishing houses for
the approaching season, To their large and com
prehcnsiyc assortment, which includes every ar
ticle OF dry goods requisite tn Ilouseekcpers;
among them they would enumerate English,
French ond American Blankets, Imperial Ioi.
let ,nd Power Loom Qnilts, Linen Sheet ngs
Pillow Case Linens, Table Damasks, iiucka.
buck, Bordered Towels, Damask Napkins, Dra.
perry husl,ns, Sole de LANES, Printed Lastings,
Table Lovers, &C., and in the
CARPET DEPARTMENT,
Velvet. Tapestry, Brussels, 3 Ply aud all quail
ties of | igrain Carpets, among them many in
sndl figures, especially adapted To Cottages.
ol Cloths oi all widths, Canton Mat,ings, Door
Mats, Stair Linens, sc.
Possessing as they do, every f,cility for obtain
ing goods on The most favorable terms, aud max.
ing their selections with the utmost care, they
are confident that they can offer more than ordi
nuy Inducements.
Purchasers can have their Carpets made up
IN laid, ~ the shortest notice.
Il. LA " ron s. BROTHERS,,
m2S "a Thames 81.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-06-01
Stoves, Ranges
AND
F j R N A c ( s

MAY always BE- found 1T the Subscribers, o
vi most approved patterns, aud set with care,
s,d warranted ~ work well Also, TN and sheet
IRON Mare on hand, with other ARTICLES usually
kept. q, surb = store. 1ia, copper, and sheet
ire, -sss srsie 20 order. Orders solicited.
100 VA. BROWNELL,
Opposite he Union Bank.
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~FEvER-SORE> r

she Roy. CHA DUNNING, Pastor OF tbs Pres
yirrim church, Adams Basin, Monroe county, New You.
rrolc To us 81 have just received a lsuet from Mr.. CHAN-
NV DUNSIN6, relative to the cure ofhis Feversore. lun
nay depend on what II states, for he ID a Christian man
nd an elder in the church. Some years since he had I"
ave one of his legs cut al. to save his life, in Consequence
# a Fcver-sUre. The other leg tairg now affected. ara
,huut to b." smpntated, ! recommended bkAN1's .Mtni-
HNE. Read the result. He says II haze used only three
.orTLEs of BRANT"S MEDICINE. ! 1ddced ALL uors,
from your r~eeommonaa iion, IN that Ned,eins, and eau now
ay that, " In the blessing of God, ithos Effected a cure II
"a lea ~ Sec pumDhleta for fuH Darti.rilHTs.