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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-08-11
TEe Hnaazos,s of Africa.

in Dalomcy, a considerable portion Of sl!t
: national troops consist Of armed and disciplined
/ females. ihey arc known as being rCyat women
strictly ard waiclfuIiy kept from any ronir:Hnjcn'
tion with men, anJ seem to have been trained
! through discipline and the force oi co-opcraion,
! 20 The accomplishment Of enterprises iram which
/ The tUnuiu0uS warriors Of Il native array would
! SILK. \ a'e En9tish author (DorcaI) says
Il have seen fhcrn, all well armeG, snd generally
/ fine. strong, healthy women, aud doubtless capable
! of enduring great fatigue. They seem to use the
| long Danish rnusket with much one ol
our grenadiers does his freiock but not, OF course,
with the same quckness, they are not trained
to any particular exercise; but, on receiving the
word, make all attack Ike pack of hounds, win
great swtness. Of course, they would he useless
against disciplined troops if al all approaching TO
the same number. SHlI, their appearance is more
military than he generality of the men, and #
undertaking campaign, should prefer lhe female
to the male soldiers of this country.
The same author thus drscribes field review
of these Amazons, which he Witnessed: 4 was
conducted to large space of broken ground
where fourteen days had been occupied in erecting
three immense prickiy piles Of green BUSH These
three clumps OF piles, OF strnng brer Of thorn,
armed with the most dangerous proxies, were
placed IN iInc occupying about four hundred yards
leaving only a narrow passage between them,
sufficient merely to distinguish each clump ap-
pointed to each regiment. These piles were about
seventy feet wide and eighty feet high. Upon
examining them could not persuade myself that
any human being, without boots shoes, would,
under any circumstances, attempt TO pass over SO
dangerous collection Ul the most efficiently armed
plants | had ever seen.
"The Amazons wear blue striped cotton sur
tout. manufactured by the natives, and pair Of
trousers falling just below the knee. The carlridge
box is gird"d around The loins.
The drums and trumpets announced the
approach of three four thousand Amazons. The
Apadnmey soldiers (temale) made their appear
at about two hundred yards from in front
Of the first pile where they halted with shouIdered
arms. In few seconds the word for attack was
given, and rush made toward the pile be-
yond conception, and in less than one minute the
whole body had passed this immense pile,
and taken the supposed town. Each of the other
piles passed with the same rapidly. at inter.
walls Of twenty minutes, When person is killed
il battle, the skin is taken from the head ard kept
trophy Ct vnlor | counted seven hundred
seal lPs pass in this manner The cap:uin OF each
corps (iemaIe) in passing, again presented Them
selves before his Majesty, and received the kings
approval of their conduct
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-08-11

Mr.. J. r. Marin, Of Lexington. Kentucky.
gives out the following m"tf,od Tor determining
tie height Colt vii! attain when full grown: II
can tell yon ho% any man may know within bali
ali inch the height COLI i'll attain to when fun
grown. The rule may not hold good in every IN
stance, bul 10 nine cut of ten il will. Wfcn ihe
col; gels 10 be three weeks old or as soon as II is
perfectly strengthened is lin,be, n1rasura from
The edge Of The hair on he boots to The middle Of
the first joint, and for every inch will grow to
the height oi band Of four inches hen lis
growth IS n.ntured. Thus, if this distaBce be
found six'oen inches it viii naks horse siyeen
hands high. By this means a man may know
something what sor! Of horse with proper care
he is 70 czPec: from his colt. Three wears ago !
bought Two very shabby look ing colts for tvs cniy
dollars each. and sold thcm recently for three
hundred dollars. So much for knowing how 10
guess properly 81 a colt
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-08-11
Baltimore Piano Forte a:anu.actory.

| J. WISE \ BROTHER, Manufacturers of fBoudoir
j Grand and Square PIANOS Those wishing Il
good and substantial Piano that viii last a~c at
iais price, say rely getting such by addressing the
VI inuiacturcrs, by mail OF otherwise. We have the
honor serving and referring the rst families in the
State. In Uo CasS Is disappointment sutferablc The
;UrcrS, also, refer host OF their fellow cti-
J. J. WISE \ BROTHER,
Feb 3, 1851 2Stm Baltimore, Nd.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-08-11
. - . . -

To kEEP Butter SOLID AND SWEET IN HoT
WEATHER. = Have Il s'one jar, (or butter ffkin,
ihr frsi is the hesf,) half lull OF Brine that will
float an egg. Sugar may be added but II is moi
Indispensable. into tins drop your rolls Or prints
OF hurfor when thoroughly work. d. ard ready for
use. Keep the jar cioSsly covcrfd, and you vii
pf"bah. n"i have plate of oily butter on The
tab" ali SUrntn"r-Gt,.+sS you are in iI,c habit o
rn'fing Your butter iiIe table tae firsi. Instead
"i the last thing, at meal inIe, as have known
such
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-08-11
HE.SKCEE ( SHARE.

AjCTiONEERS AND COMMISSION MERCHANTS,
CCLUNRIt. I. c.,
Y Ill attend the sale Of all kinds ofMerchandise
w Produce. &c. Also, Real and Personal Property
Or purchase and sell Slaves, &c., on Commission.
SALES IL 'oM No : Richardson street, and lmme-
GIa;rly opposite the 4 nited States hotel.
tSn >, 1871 TUoS. Il. MARCH. J. ~. f. SHARP.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-08-11
The AmeriC9n Hotel,

CHARLOTTE, \. {.
BEG to announce my friends, the public, end pres
patrons al IL, abe Hotel thai have lcIs 4 the
for Of y.Gr- from the 1t oi January
After which time, citiIc property 2! be thorough
lv r-p'-. and renovated, and the house kept IN FIRST
ca ,tvIe Tus stal Is the ncPot, and pleasant
- SIiua:sT. r rin it desirable house tor travellers
AuI families.
Dec IS. 1893. 22t G. NJ. RAY.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1854-07-22
Romantic Suicide.

Isaac P. Nash, of Pembroke Mass, and
Miss Sampson, formely of the same town,
but more recently of Stoughton, drowned
themselves on Monday, in Reeds Pond,
Arlington, in the same State. The Bos-
ton Traveller says:
The girl went with the man to Penn
broke and thence TO Arlington, where after
divesting themselves of their outer gar
ments, they dashed themselves together
and jumped overheard, and were in that
position when the bodies were recovered
They left note behind stating their IN
tentions and where the bodies could be
found. The letter found is as follows:
"My name is Isaac P. Nash. In this
water you will find me. am perfect
ly sane man. p. S. Bury us together as
YOU find US. Isaac P. Nash"
The deceased had formed an attach
ment for each other, but were prevented
by some reason from being married. The
female had been in this city on visit to
her aunt, and was in her usual spirits.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1854-07-22
A Dangerous Feat.

Some time since the point Of the light,
ming rod on the stceple Of the FIRST Cor
gregational Church in New London, got
unscrewed and fell to The ground. 1t was
such dangerous piece Of work TO replace
it that the committee were unwilling 10
employ any one TO perform the task. A
Mr.. De Wolf, however volunteered to
make the attempt, which the committee
permitted after some hesitation, having
promised him a handsome sum if he sue
ceeded. lie did succeed, accomplishing
the task withoat any apparent conscious
ness of having done anything extraordiaa-
ry. The New London Chronicle says
the point TO which he assembled is very
near two hundred feet, and for the last
fifty feet he had TO climb up q stone sur
face, with nothing to hold on TO but a
small iron rod and when he reached the
ball he was still some dozen feet from the
end of his journey. This distance he
had to shin up single rod, labor which
he found so fatiguing that he became ex-
hausted, and was obliged to return and
seat himself on the ball and recover breath.
This he soon did, and fearlessly resumed
his travels towards the clouds, where lie
accomplished his object, and came down
as we have already stated.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1854-07-22
er-E . = .Jv-
II ~ q "a "a

In this place, on Wednesday morning, the 18th
inst, THOMAS V. S. RIcsARD, youngest son OF
Mr.. Elijah Richard, aged about 10 years.
At willow Hill, "the residence Of Rev J. !.
Frary, in this County, on the l!th Of June las,
FRANK MoTTER, aged Is months aud : days,
an only son Of Mr.. Daniel q. Henkie, Of tnls
place.
ter painful illness of eighteen hours, Asa
SApPiNGrox, only daughter Of Charles ] All
Mary A. Chapline, formerly Of tbs County, j.
the 5th year of her age.
On Friday morning last after short illness,
Mrs AvSIE f. SELDES, the respected cOnsori
Of Mr. Jshn Selden Of this County, and da"5h-
ter Of Andrew Kennedy, E,q in about The 2Tih
year Of her age. She leaves an infant Of ogiy
few days, and three SIN I'll children, win MI
merous relatives TO mourn her dcceaSe.
On Monday morning last, al the Heights" OF
Georgetown, Colonel GEoeGE Z. WAsniNGTosr
in the 65th year Of his age
On the 9th inst, in Charlcstovn, SAsSiE
FLOOD, aged years, 9 months and days.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1854-07-22
a. Rev. j. III. Cargin Killed by the Ex-
plOsion OF a Cannon

We regret 70 state that the Rev. J. II.
Cargill, Of the Me hodist Church, " no
had Just been stationed at Monirose ny the
Conference al lis recent session at Waiver
~, was killed by The discharge of Cam
non the 4h of July, at Susqnehanna, Pa.
He had but short time before come into
the place to attend tie celebration. There
were two cannon, one large and one small
Ter, stationed nearly opposite TO each 9th
er in front Of the Harmony Hotel. at the
distance Of rod or two from the road.
The man in charge Of the cannon had APP
piled the match once or twice Intellectually
to the larger one, and was about applying
it again, as the deceased, coming up the
road, ran across hastily in front Of ii, as he
was in range of it, ii discharged, blowing
him over and over some distance. shatter-
ing his left arm, tearing open his side, and
otherwise horribly disfgurIng his person.
He was taken in great agony 10 the hoteI,
and medical and other assistance rendered
him, but he died in few hours. The de-
ceased was strictly warned in time of his
danger, but he unaccountably exposed
himself the fatal blow. He was young
man highly esteemed for his ardent piety
and usefulness, this sudden and violent
calamity just as the procession was about
forming for the exercises of the occasion,
converted day Of rejoicing into one OF
mourning and gloom. We wersSap-
preaching the place as the cannon was
discharged, and saw the mangled body i'm
mediately after the accident.-B Bin gha,n-
ton RepnbRcun, JuEy 5.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1854-07-22
Fer the Register.
Education in shepherdstown.

The Examination of Mr.. Perce's school took
mace on Friday last, the l4th inst. 1t was at
tended ~ a very large number of our citizens,
whose iut cement will be determined by what
they saw and heard rather than by any puff IN
the newspapers, But the undersigned deems it
due to those, not present, who are interested in
the cause Of Education in this community, and
also 10 most accomplished, pains-taking and
successful teacher, (who, since his residence a.
mongst us has won for himself the sincere res
,,ect and regard OF wide and constantly increa-
sing circle of approaching friends simply to
state, that the performances, throughout, were
creditable, in the highest degree, to all concern
ed and that the patrons Of a school have sell
dom, if ever, had so much to crafty their best
ambition for their children, as in What we had
the happiness to witness on the interesting occa-
sion referred TO. One OF MANY.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1854-07-22
StrnXcA or SAo\en.

CTRAYED or stolen from the stable Of
> WIN. Lucas, Esq, near Ilalliowr, Va,
on Saturday morning, July l4th, Young
y ROAM MARE. years old last
III Nspring. She had a few Wine
-~l-EL spots on her hips, PAGES we'll and
at the time of her loss had no shoes on
She is the properly Of Charles 5. Lee
Esq, near MarIiusburg, to whom she can
be returned, OF she may be left with +. l..
Lee, Esq. al Shepherdstown. The fin.
der of said mare shall be literally rewar-
ded for any trouble he may be put 10 IN
the recovery of the mare. and all expenses
paid. EDWIN q. ID =.
July %, 1854. 4, 800
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1854-07-22
Sheriff of Berkeley.

At the last County Court of Berkeley,
the election of Sheriff was set aside, and a
writ Of election issued for Thursday the
3rd Of August. Messrs. Cushwa and
Newcomer are the candidates the former,
Democratic (clique) nominee--the latter,
independent Democrat. 1t will be d warm
and close contest.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1854-07-22
Women Lawyers.

The New Bedford Mercury, after chron-
icling the fact that one of the female spOu-
tiers in the late Woman's Rights Conven-
ton, said she was studying law, with a
view to practice it, quite humorously
ave wish this new Portia all possible
success, though we cannot help thinking
she would do better with little 'un than
Lyttleton, with cap than capias. All
women like a declaration, though most
prefer another kind 10 that in writ. Shll,
our Blackstone in skirts may succeed
wonderfully well in coariing, and win a
silk gown in advance of all her male com
petitors. The only injustice is, that her
rhetoric may be heightened and rendered
more heavenly by a pretty countenance'
the present race of lawyers being by no
means beautiful as to the phiz. In that
case, as Sadpho fIched the laurels from
Pindqr,- not by the force of her poetry but
by the fairness of her face, so Squire
Nancy or Polly may carry off decisions
from our soft-hearted judges, when the
law and the evidence ale both on the side
of some long,nosed, ill-lavored, special
pleader in panialoons.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1854-07-22
Consumption and Splitting Blood.

See the certificate Of Nh Turner II. Ramsey
for many years proprietor OF the Farmers no,eI'
Fredre lcksburg, Va, and late Of the City hotel
Richmond, Va.
DR.. John Minge, of the city Of Richmond
though a regular physician, and Of course op'
posed to what he called quack medicine, was
obliged to say that its good effect in the case oi
Mr. Ramsey, were wonderful indeed.
He had been given up by several physicians
had tried most OF the quack medicines, and was
on the verge of despair, as well as the grave
when he tried Carriers Spanish Mixture.
We refer the public TO his full and lengthy Ger
tifcate around the bottle, stating his cure.
as See advertisement
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1854-07-22

IL If the statements we see in many Of the
papers, and the names Of many highly respecta-
BILE hysicians ard citizens OF high standing at
tached to certificates Of the good effects of a
medicine, can be relied on, it seems 10 us the
height of incredulity to doubt for moment thl
intrinsic rirtue of the "MEAlCAN MUSl AAO
.LINIMENT." The fact is admitted by all, tina
it is the best external remedy ever discovered by
the medical faculty; and that it Is a certain cure
for all kinds of Cutaneous diseases, both on mar
and beast. We cordially recommend it to any
of our readers who are troubled with any of the
diseases for which il is recommended. p39Sel
advertisement in another column.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1854-07-22
Henrr,s InIigorating Cordial.

The merits of this purely vegetable extract
for the removal and cure OF physical prosration
genial debility, nervous affections, SC, &c, are
fully described in another column OF this paper,
to which the reader is referred 81 per bottle,
3 bottles for S. six bottles for So; SIS per doz-
en-. Observe the marks ofthe Genuine. SLF'Pre-
pared only by S. E. COHEN, No. 3 Franklin
Row, Vine Street, below Eighth, Philadelphia,
Pa, 10 ,rhom all orders must be addressed For
sale by all respectable Druggists and Merchants
throughout the country. PEEL s STEVENS, Alex
andria, Va, wholesale agents for Virginia.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1854-07-22
NOTICE.

DERSONS having subscribed towards
the rebuilding of tie NJ. f.. Church, in
Shepherdslown are respectfully requested
las these subscriptions are nov due,) TO
make immediate paymentto Mes~rs. e. J.
Lickldcr, L. Shugart or the Preacher IN
Charge of the Station. 1t is hope ! that
the subscribers will promptly respond as
fu1ds are now needed to carry on The
buildipg. July 22-3t
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1854-07-22
One of the Toasts.

The following toast was offered by a
gentleman at the celebration near Green
castle, Pa, on the 4th of july:
"IHe Union-May the man who
wishes its dissolution take sick on Moa-
day, get worse on Tuesday, no better on
Wednesdays send for the doctor on Thurs,
day, die on Friday, be buried on Satur-
dav, and 90 to the ID on Sunday"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1854-07-22
Resigned,

We understand that Col. JOHN F. HAM
rRAMoK, who has been presiding as May
or of Shepherdstown, for number of
wears, rendered his resignation a few days
since. Col. II. presided with great cred
it, always trying TO add to the comfort
and welfare of the cilzens of the town over
which he oaiciated.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1854-07-22
Marrying for Love.

A pair of determined ''lovers' who had
taken il into their hearts and heads to JON
their lives, their fortunes and their per-
sons in the holy bond of connubial delec-
liability, left this County about the last OF
June for that place of general resort, 10
evade the vigIant watch OF mcorrIgIhie
papas and peevish mamas, at Harper 5
Ferry. Being short of funds, they took
their feet in their hands and walked to
Winchester. There they paid their pas
sage on the cars 10 the Mecca whllher
they were vending their way, doubtless
as much to eniven their spirits by "rI"e
on the cars as TO appear before 'he par
son in a respectable manner, and sum
cienly rested to pass with steady nerve
through the trying ordeal. When they
landed at their destination, the doing
groom, after showing his arms up to the
elbows in his breeches pocket, found he
hadn't the dimes to pay The piper. IN
this dilemma, like a cool spring N par
ching desert, there appeared some geneT-
Gus, philanthropc men TO rescue the jo'-
ing twain from that brink of woe on which
they were verging. A"pony purse was
gotten up, sufficient TO "do the deed, y
and strike bow Of promise athwart TIE
souls where then rested a cloud of des
pair. The knot was tied, the parson paid
and the happy pair, with JOY and gIadness
rradiating their countenances, commen'
ceG afoot their return journey. Truly
this was marrying for love--'Na"htoH
VmdicatOr.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1854-07-22
Indian Lecture

We are requested to state that Rev, Or.
Crockett, Of the American Indian Mission
Association, will deliver a discourse on
Indian Character, in this place. on to-
morrow, Sunday the 23rd inst. He will
give some interesting facts. The public
are respectfully invited to attend.
Our informant did moi state at what hour
or in what church the lecture will take
place.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1854-07-22
PRAYER To THE

Prayer To THE PoTNr.-Rev. Nj.
Balm, Of Chicago, QIIIi"o:s,) inserts a
nraver of his own in the Owe Branch oi
that city, which runs thus: 90 Lor';
have mercy on our special revigaIs'
preachers : mercy and goodness, we hom'
b!v beseech thee, keep Ihem from taking
IaAies VINO become converts on ihe''
knees. and folding Mem III their arms
md kissing them
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1854-07-22
CiHCuS.

On Monday next, the 24'h inst, our
town will be visited with James NJ. June
& Cos newly equipped Equestrian Cir
Gus. In consequence of there not having
been a company of this kind in this place
for a number Of years, it will, no doubt,
be instrumental in securing large quaint,
ty of quarters.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1854-07-22
Church Notice.

THE subscribers 10 rheEpi.coPal Church
are hereby informed that contract
10. been entered into for building the
.a.,o and hose who have not paid the
co., ins,aIment are expected 10 pay
nr,mnIv. Tbosecond and last payments
,,lI ne hue September lst, and the inter-
Of. or the Congregation require that The
,or,,s ;Acn due Sail ne punclua!Iy
l JOHN NJ. JEWETF,
-. Treasurer.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1854-07-22
ScPenate,

1t gives US pleasure TO state that we were
kindly favored with a serenade a few
nights since, by string band composed
Of several young gentlemen Of this place.
The music, both instrumental and vocal,
was of high order, and reflects great
credit upon the young members ofthe band.
We must confess, that we do not remem-
Der OF ever enjoying a musical treat more
than the one upon This occasion and en-
iertained feeling of regret that the sweet
tones were not Of longer duration. We
feel Ike encouraging the cultivation OF
music, for it always incu!cates sentiments
of refine merit. We believe with the
immortal Swan Of Avon
sNe that hath not music in his soul
Nor is not moved with concord Of sweet sounds,
Is fit for treason, stratigems and spOils-
His thoughts are dull as night, his affections dark
as Erebus,
T eft no such man be trusted
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1854-07-22
Graham's Magazine.

We omitted 10 mention The receipt OF
the July number OF this book, which came
to hand about two weeks since, and which
is such a welcome visitor. 1t continues
jts amount OF interest and cannot fail 10
please all who read il.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1854-07-22

A bill fixing the lime for the assembling
of Congress, on the first Monday in No
vember, has passed both houses of Con
gress, and IS now the law of the land.
This change oughtto have been made long
since. Blu, better late than never.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1854-07-22

The Joint Worm convention at war
ren,on, Va, last week, was attended by
representations from six counties OF the
State. Resolutions were adopted recon-
mending early sowing, guano and other
means calculated TO push forward the
Growth of the whea; as fast as possible,
and above all universal destruction OF all
the siubble by fire, in the latter part Of
winter or early spring, as well as every
particle OF straw remaining nnconsume0
by the stock.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1854-07-22
Suicide

We learn from the Nartinsburg Gazette
that Mr.. Joseph Bowers, committed sui
eide on Monday evening last, at his resi-
dence near the mouth of the Opequon in
Berkeley County, by hanging.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1854-07-22
fQY tho EIillion.

TUoI .uruvnd by A1am's 81 Co.'S Ex-
j pres. 'ie rgt,; assortment Of Shoes,
'or females, that has ever been in Shfp.
crdstown, AMI all will be sold al less
than cost Puccs, By ealing soon a, the
sign OF The RED FLAG.
JAY -, 1891. 35-3t
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1854-07-22

Letters from Havana announce the
death of Rocs, The Intenden,e who COM
United the. ou,rages on the Black Warrior
He died Of black vomil on the night OF The
9th uli. Thus, while Mr.. Sonle's de-
mand for his removal was pending, a
mower far higher and greater than that Of
nv Government has removed him.