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Plymouth advertiser. [volume] (Plymouth, Ohio) 1853-1988, 1855-06-16

multiplied the workshops and schools !;
have explored and worked the veins of coal
and mineral; have given every parish their
steam excavators; have sowed millions
OF acres now lying fallow; have transform
ed cesspools into manure pits; have rem
dered breath impossible; put bread inevery
mouth; have Increased tenfold production,
consumption, circulation and wealth an
hundred fold! Yet it is worth more than
this to take-I am in eror-to not take
Sebastopol
Plymouth advertiser. [volume] (Plymouth, Ohio) 1853-1988, 1855-06-16
From the Note BoOok of an eminent Phila
delphia. Lawyer, lately deceased.
THE MURDER IN THE ROOM.

The narrative which ] present give as
l find it in my note book. 1t was taken
in almost the very words of the murderer,
though not committed to writing until the
next day, for the narrative made very
powerful impression on my mind. The
disappearance of the murdered man had ex'
cited much conjecture as to his fate /; but
the generalimpression was that he had alb.
seconded to avoid hii creditors, and hi,
friends often wondered whether he would
ever return.
Plymouth advertiser. [volume] (Plymouth, Ohio) 1853-1988, 1855-06-16
7'11'7-'@7@7---'-------
Taking His Rank.

Among the Americans who attended the
late ball given at the Hotel de Vile, Par
IS, was Jack Spicer, Of Kentucky. Jack
rushed the dress somewhat strong aud
sported apaulettes on his shoulders large
enough to start four major generals in bus
mess. Jack was the obse: we'd of all OBJ
servers, and got mixed up with party
that his friends could not account for
Wherever the Marshals of France went.
there went Jack: and when the Marshals
sat down, Jack did the same, always talk
ing the post of honor. The day after the
ball Jack called on his old acquaintace,
Mr.. Mason, our Minister to France, who
started up little COM ersation in the fol-
lowing manner:
Il hear, Jack, you were at the ball last
night
i was sir, and had high old time
For which you were indebted, 1 suppose,
to the high old company you got mixed up
with BY the way, how came you asso-
ciated with the marshals %
How BY virtue of my office. They
were marShals Of France, while am moth
ing else than marshal OF the Rebublic.-
l shoEcd my commission and took post
accordingly.
BY right of our office! What do you
mean .
Read that and see
Here Jack presented Mr.. Mason with a
Whitley brown paper, with seal big enough
for four-pound weight
What inFthe name of Heaven is this?'
wy commission Of marshall Treceived
it in 1850, when l assisted in taking the
census in Frankfort
You don't mean to say that you travel
on this!
Il don't mean anything else. That
mak;s me Marshal of the Republic.
and intend to have the office duly hon,
ored.'
Mr.. Mason allowed that j lack was doine
a large business on very small capital
Plymouth advertiser. [volume] (Plymouth, Ohio) 1853-1988, 1855-06-16
A salt lake has been discovered abe

A salt lake has been discovered abou
$50 miles west of st. Cloud, in Minnesota,
by w. H. Ingersoll, when was attached
to the Pacific Railroad survey. Mr.. In
gersoll says that around the edge of the
lake the salt can be gathered in baskets,
and Of as good quality as ever found in
any part Of the United States. Near the
lake there are large beds of coal of the first
equality.
Plymouth advertiser. [volume] (Plymouth, Ohio) 1853-1988, 1855-06-16

An Irishman went fishing and among
other things, he hauled in large-sizcs
turtle. To enjoy the surprise of the SER
want girl, he put it in her room.
Next morning the first that bounced in
to the breakfast table was Biddy, with the
exclamation
'Bejabers I have got the divel o
what devil inquired her master.
why the bull-bed bug that has
been eating the children for the last two
months
Plymouth advertiser. [volume] (Plymouth, Ohio) 1853-1988, 1855-06-16

Winch is BLAcKEsr.-Boswell and
johnson were conversing upon the conduct
of a planter who SO aoggcd his slave that
he died the doctor thundered savagely.
We'll. but said Boswell deprecatingly !;
| have always held the man with the black
face to be connecting link between a man
and a brute. Sir, SAID DR.. johnson, roll
ling his huge form aside, Il have always held
the man with black heart to be con-
Meeting link between a brute and the aev-
Plymouth advertiser. [volume] (Plymouth, Ohio) 1853-1988, 1855-06-16


LAWS OF HEALTH-Childrcn should be
taught to use the left hand as we'll and as
much as the right.
Coarse bread is much better for children
than fine.
Children should sleep in separate beds,
and should not wear nightcaps.
Children under seven years Of age should
not be kept over six or seven hours in the
house, and that time should be broken by
frequent recesses.
Children and young people must be
made to hold their he IDS up an shoulders
back whenever standing, sitting Or walk
ing.
The best beds for children are of hair,
or in winter cf hair and cotton.
From one pounl to one pound and a
half of solid food is sufficient for person
in the ordinary vocations of business
Persons IN sedentary employment should
drop one third of their food, and thus es-
cape dyspepsia.
Young persons should walk at least two
hours day in the open air.
Young ladies should be prevented from
bandaging the chest. The autherhas known
three cases of insanity, terminating in
death, which begun in this practice.
Every person, great and small, should
wash all over in cold water every morn.
ing.
Reading aloud is conducive to health
The more clothing we wear, other things
being equal, the less food we need.
Sleeping rooms should be furnished
with fireplace, or some mode of ventila
ton besides the windows.
Young people and others cannot study
much by lamp light with impunity.
The best remedy for eyes weakened by
night use, is fine stream of cold waite
frequently applied to them.
-------------
AN EDIroR's Own DRINK.-accordins
to the Princeton Kentuckian, the following
is a recipe for the exclusive drink of NJ
Goodwin, the magnifcently funny edito
Of the Paducah american
Take ono pint of good whisky, stir i,
well one spoonful of whisky; then ad,
another pint of whisky beat carefully will
a spoon, and keep pouring in whisky
Fill large bowl with water, and max
the servant set it out of your reach. TAX
a small tumbler, pour in two spoonful 0
water; pour out the water and fill up witt
whisky, and add to the above. Flavo
with whisky to your tast.
Plymouth advertiser. [volume] (Plymouth, Ohio) 1853-1988, 1855-06-16

Mary, Mary, where the duce is my
pants 2
Pants, sir--I reckon missus has EN-
he has gone to the convention, she has.
Plymouth advertiser. [volume] (Plymouth, Ohio) 1853-1988, 1855-06-16

Pat have you ever had Neuralgia?
No be the powers, but Ould Ralgy was
to see me tother day and troth I tho't he'd
niver lave
Plymouth advertiser. [volume] (Plymouth, Ohio) 1853-1988, 1855-06-16
Carter'@
SPANISH MIXTURE.

1NHIS Celebrated Compound, scientifically
i prepared frem the best articles OF the
MATERIA MEDICA, ~
has gained an universal reputation for the fol-
lowing good effects, viz:
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-06-22
CLARENDON IRON WORKS,
W iA,hiMTfnM. n G..

THE CLARENDON IRON WORKS pre-
pared to ccIvc orders for Beam. Vertical, Horizon
tai or O<cilIating Steam Engines, High or Low Pres
sure, and adapted TO all purposes Circular, Vertical and
Portable Saw Mills complete PuHps, Mining Machine
ry, Grist and Flour Mills, complete; Parker Turbine
and other Water Wheels, Equipping of Steamers, Car
Wheels and Axlcs Horse powers of various patterns
Rice Field Pumps and Engines; Rice Ihrashers !;
Shingle Machines, Shafiing, Pues, Hangers, Gears,
and all other Mill Work
CASTINGS.
Iron and Brass Castings of all descriptions, including
Ornamental Iron RAILING Pipe, Bridge Castings &c,
&c. The Company would respectfully invite atcntiln
their styles and patterns of Railing which may be
at their Office.
Boilers.
Tubular, Flue and Cylindrical Boilers Water Tanks,
Chimneys, and all other kinds of Boiler Work.
Repairs.
separate department and force will be kept for
pairs, where work will be done thoroughly and with
despatch.
All work done in the establishment delivered either
the of the Wilmington 4 Manic hester Rail Road
the Wilmington Il Weldon Rail Road, or in flats at
the Company's wharf, free of charge.
Having large facilities, the above work will be done
reasonable terms elsewhere, North or South,
and prompt and isfactory manner.
Consultation by letter otherwise in to plans
and des gns for mills their furniture, and for
chinery generally, willingly answered. All orders
communications to be addres to the under
HENRY NJ. DRANE. Agent.
March 90. 35-tf
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-06-22
AND ALL KINDS QEe CANDIES. TOY
Jan. &c, 1855
A New Map of North Carolina

THE undersigned preparing, and will publish as
soon as the necessary Surveys, &c, can be OBJ
tanned. a New, Large and Complete MAP of NORTH
CAROLINA five feet b rec, well engraved and finished
in the best style.
1t is admitted on all sides, that SUCH work is q
great State ard 1t is In consequence
of the frequent enquiries this sabect that the under
signed haze embarked in the enterprise
The only attempted work of this kind IS that OF
;icRea published in 1888 ard SINCE then he Counties
Towns, Roads and Pos;oices have increased IN num-
ber aud all our works of Internal Improvements, with
small exceptions, been set on foot.
1t is intended that the New Map, now proposed to
be published, shall contain accurately laid down. all
the Natural Features of the State the lniets Harbors
Sounds, Lakes. Rivers, Greeks and Mountains, &c.
Also the public improvements and artificial DIVISIONS
The Railroads, Pankroads, Counties County towns,
Post Offices, Cities Villages, Post,roads and Canals,
Colleges, Academies &c. &c.
The Aap will be ready by the summer of 1880
WILLIAM d. COOK,
SAMUEL PEARCE.
In best STYLE, Gilt Rollers and First Impress
sions. $1,000
Ir Plain STYLE Black Rollers 600
Information from any source, and which may be OF
service in making the above work, will be thankfully
received All communications should be addressed to
WIN. D. COOKE.
Raleigh, September Is. Sim
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-06-22
New Confectionery and Bakery.
J. & T.. LONERGAN

J. & E. LONERGAN
TAKE pleasure in announcing 10 their tTiends ana
the public that they have just opened in the house
on Main street. doors east of the American 1otei'
Bak, nv and Confectionery Estab ishment
Having secured the services of an experienced nake
and thorough workman, they prepared to furnish
Bread Cakes and every thing in their line OF the
most superior description. Thy have Just-oPenea
An EgtcnSure Variety Of
WEST CG1D0A }EU0TSg
AND ALL KNeS lEe CANDIES. TOYS.
FANCY ARTICLES Seerery description,
And indeed every thing usually found in heir line.
If a desire to please and reasonable terms, VIII IN
sure patronage they are determined 70 nave II.
J. & F.. LONERGAN.
January IS, 1855. 21-q
n. B.-1 have sold my haeeEest IN the grocery 10
7 Lonergan All persons indebted TO the firm are
earnestly requested to settle, longer indulgence can
not. be given. -
E, LQNERGAH.
Ian. Q6 1855
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-06-22

BLACKSMITH
Well done or no Pay required.
sEes THE undersigned respectfully informs the pub
tx lie, that he has opened "a BLACKSMITH SHOP
k5on College street, opposite the Charlotte Il S. c..
Railroad Depot where he is prepared all kinds
of Bilcksmithng, Horse Shooting, Repairing Boilers,
making Mill Irons, &c.
All orders to ]. r. HAND Messrs. Irwin, Higgins &
Co. or my self will be speedily attended to. Refer Mr.
O. Davis, on the North Carolina Railroad and VIM.
Glaze & Co., Palmetto Foundry, Columbia, S. c.
S. J. PERRY.
march 9, 1855 32-6m
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-06-22
Save YOUR Costs +!

THE Notcg and Accounts of the late firm of A. Be
thuue s. Co. has been placed in the hands of 5. w.
Davis Esq for collection and settlement. Those in
Lebtcd either b. Note Account requested TO make
~ immediate arrangement further ndul gcnce
act and will not be granted.
ALEXANDER & JOHNSTON.
April T. 1855. 3SF
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-06-22
Watches! Watches! Watches!
State Of North Can Olina

CASTOR COUNTY.
Andrew Hoyle and others,
Lew on Land
Samuel L. Caldwell.
appearing to the satisfaction of the Court that II
L said Samuel L. Caldwell, the defendant in the
bove cases, resides beyond the limits of CASTOR Count
or Las SO absconded conceas himself that the Oh
nary process oflaw cannot be served upon him Their
fore, ordered by Court that publication be made orh
weeks IN the Western Democrat, newspaper publlsa
IN the town of Charlotte, N. Co. notifying the said
Caldwell to be and appear before the Court of PeasM
Quarter Sessions, to be held for CASTOR County, atm
Courthouse in Dallas, on the Sd Monday in Angus
next, or the land levied upon will be condemnedH
satisfy the plaintiffs demands and costs of suits.
Witness, }. G. Hand, Clerk of our said Court, at
nee the 4th Monday in April, A. D. 1855, and oil I"
Independence of said State the 10th
J. G. HAND, cLEEr'
May le, 1855, Printers Fee SOL CIV
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-06-22
SAMUEL HI. WALKUP
NOTICE.

HAVING bought out the entire interest Of VIM. T.
| | Moss in the firm of DAVIDSON K Moss, will
continue the business at the old stand aud am dcct
mined to offer great inducements all who will fvd
me with call, and especially 10 those who buy for
Cash. The Notes and Accounts of the late firm w
in my hands, and will be settled by INC alone.
B. ii. DAVIDSON
April 60 1855. 30If
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-06-22
MECKLENBURG HOUSE,
9HE AMERICAN HOTEL

CF1AKLUTTE, n, {.
Y BEG announce TO my friends the public and pre- s.
patrons of the above Hotel that have leased the
game for term of years from the LIST January next
AeT which time, the entire property will be thorough
y repaired and renovated and the house Kept in first
cass Style. This Hotel the Depot and pleasant
BY situated rendering it desirable house for travellers
sad hniIies.
Dec i6, 1858. i22l c. NJ. RAY.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-06-22
Right Side Up.

NHARLEs I. EBERHARD & CO., still carrying
" the
BOOT AND SHOE MAKING,
their old stand doors below Parks Hutchinsons
Store, where all work wanted in their line can he OBJ
tanned.
O. All kinds of READY MADE WORK hand
and for sale. Also, superior OIL BLACKING, by the
wholesale and RETAIL manufactured by c. T. Eberhard.
O. All persons indebted for last year requested
TO and settle their accounts We have money
e. II. EBERHARD & co.
March 3, "a. 36-,f
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-06-22
Odd Fellows Female Institute,
OF HOW ARD LODGE, No. IS, l. o. o. F.
Located at Shelby. N. G.

'1lE Trustees of Howa I'd Lodge, No. 49, l. O. o. F.,
i will open a Female School in the of Shelby
the 1st Monday in June next be under the super
vision and direction of the Trustees.
The most experienced and efficient Teachers have
been employed, the design is render it of the
best in the up country.
They have now in of construction a large and
commodous building which will be completed this year.
The course of instruction usually taught in similar in
situations.
RATES OF TUITION:
Orthography, Reading, and Writing, per Session
OF months $500
Geography, Grammar, Composition, &C. 1000
higher Branches, embracing Ancient Languages,
Algebra, Geometry, Botany, Natural and Men
TAI Philosophy, &C. 1900
EXTRA STUDIES.
Music on Piano, Harp or Guitar. per session. $4,000
Use OF instrument 200
Embroidery, Drawing, Painting, &c. 1000
French 5000
Board be had in tho best families on reasonable
terms.
A. w. BURTON,
THOS. WILLIAMS Trustees
ID. FRONEBERGER,A
Shelby, N. c., May IL, 1855. Aft
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-06-22
Notice

- OAN<N\
MY Notes and Accounts having been placed in the
vi hands of : w. Davis, Esq, for collection, those
sho are indebted To me individually, one OF the
old firm of Steele Harry, respectfully request
cd make settlement by APRIL Court, if not soonrr
\. {. SrEEI.E.
Feb. 3 1865. asst
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-06-22
Respectfully Yours {!

THE unsettled business OF PrItchard N Caldwell. tor
1854 has been placed in the hands of ;. ". Davis
or collection nd settlement Those indebted for that
year will bo doing great favor hy closing their c.
counts immediately have driahiy cash to pay,
.ad Money now, all must know, is hard thing to
borrow"
PRITCIlARD & CALDWELL.
April 7. 1855. 3Sr
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-06-22
BOUNTY LAND BILL.
8. w. DAVIS,
Attorney and Counsellor at Law,
rH3EEOTTE ~. &.

A LII collections other business attended to with
n prompiness particularly SUCH refer TO the prose
oution orPension Claims Land Warrants and donations
~ Bouniy Land against the General Cove Fnnent I'M
der the late Bounty LaHd Law of March 80, 1885,
ing loo scrcs of Land to all Officers, Land and Naval,
Commissioned nom Commissioned, all Soldiers, Sea-
en Clerks other persons, who have served Ill any
Of the Wars which the United States have been en-
gagged since 79H and also to all Officers aud Soldiers
Of the Revolutionary War, their widows and minor
children.
Persons having such claims, by presenting them inn
nedlatsy, may early issue o: their ccrtIh-
a,,as (1f.a ( doors souih o, SaClcr's Hotel. tl36
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-06-22
SIENNA FIGS.

\ GREAT desideratum in Families and to persons
n suffering from habitual Constipation beng an
agreeable and efficient Aperient quite palatable, and
free from those principles, which make it
matter of much difficulty to administer medicine to
children. For sale at
SCARF & cos. Drug Store.
Feb 16, 1855. 3O-tf
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1855-03-01
Daring Outrage.

We have to record another Of these vio-
lent outrages, which have SO often startled
different communities of late, and which
seem to be thickening all over the country.
On Monday night negro man called at the
house of Mr.. VIM. o. Russell about nine
o'clock, and inquired if Russell lived there,
and being answered in the affirmative, went
into the house and said he had been sent for
bill of lumber. Russell asked him if he
had bill of it. The negro said he had, and
put his hand into his bosom as if to get it;
Russell STOPPING down to stir up the fire,
was struck with large corn knife. cutting
his head TO pieces in shocking manner
Peter, negro belonging TO Major Light
burne, is suspected, and is under arrest
These are the circumstances, as they have
been given to us. How shall such outrages
be stopped, is question of the highest i'm
portance to this, and to all other communi-
ties. The law in regard to outrages like
the above, by blacks, is not severe enough,
and our Legislature should not adjourn with
out an effort TO remedy the evil Liberty
Tribune, 10th.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1855-03-01

SERPESTs IN A Pile IN SourH AMrRI-.
cA.-In the savannahs Of Izaeubo, Guiana, I
saw the most wonderful and terrible spec
tacle that can be seen; and although it be
not uncommon 10 the natives, no traveller ha.
ever mentioned it. We were ten men on
horseback, two Of whom took the lead, in
order to sound tile passages, while pre-
ferred TO skirt the great forests. One Of
the blacks who formed the vanguard re-
turned al full gollop, and TO me, Here, sir,
come and see the serpents in pile" He
pointed TO something elevated in the middle
of the savannah or swamp, which appeared
like bundle Of arms. One Of nv compe-
nv said: This is certrinly one Of the assem-
blages of serpents which heap themselves on
each other after violent tempest. have
heard Of these, but never saw any; let us
proceed cautiously. and not too near."-
| When we were in twenty PAGES of it, The
terror Of our horses prevented our approach
ing nearer. 10 which none Of us were in.
oined. Ona sudden. the pyramid mass be-
came agitated; horrid kissing issued from
it, thousands of serpents rolled spirally on
each other and shot forth out of the circle
their hideous heads, presenting their eivc-
ncmed darts and fiery eyes to us. | avn !
was The first 10 draw back, but when | saw
this formidable phalanx remain at its post,
and appear more disposed to defend itself
than TO attack us, rode round, in order to
view its order Of battle, which faced the en-
emy on every side, l then thought what
could te the design of this numerous assem-
blage; aud concluded that this species Of SER
penis dreaded some colossean enemy, which
might be the great serpent or Cayman, and
Aey re-unite themselves after seeing the on
emy, so as 10 resist this enemy in mass
Humboldt.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1855-03-01
Indian Mummy.

To the Editor of the California Farmer:
DEAR SIR: During my recent Geological
Explorations Of Washington Territory, !
visited an Indian Graveyard en- the claim Of
Capt. Russell, Shoalwater Bay, where my
attention was called to the body Of an In
dian in an extraordinary state of preserva-
tion. 1t Was enclosed in small canoe in
side larger one; the outside canoe in O
state Of decay, showing the great length Of
time that had elepsed since its burial. II
was very evident that the body had not
been disturbed since its interment. Full
reliance may be placed in any statement
Capt. Russell may make on the subject.
Respectfully,
JOHN EVANS, U. S. Geologist,
Drs. Stout, Gray and Brinck write:
"At the invitation of Capt. Russell, we
have examined the body of the Indian he
has brought from Shoalwater Bay, Wash.
ington Territory, and have full confidence in
the veracity Of his statement. The re-
markable preservation Of the specimen rem
ders it an object of great interest and val
lie, as it illustrates far more impressively 10
the mind than any written descriptions the
great veneraton of the Indians for their
dead, and gives q singular insight into the
habits and religion Of the tribe now lost
The mode of preservation is unknown
No traces of any baning material were
found, and the viscera exist, though in a
shrunken state, in their natural situations.
Lest change Of climate, introduction of lar
vac, or other accident, should occasion de-
composition, we recommended Capt. Rus
sell TO cover the body with an arsenical
preparation, and apply coat of copal var
nish, which has been done without materi.
ally altering the original aspect Of the spe-
cmen. The materials which lined the ca
noe have been removed to dry them, and re-
placed as nearly as possible in their origi-
nal layers. Among them were found re-
mains of two skeletons, one being Of a
child, the other of youth; some bits Of
bone, said to be Indian money, and roll Of
leather marked with the holes of stitched
and metal buttons. The body has been re-
placed as nearly as possible as it was first
discovered"
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1855-03-01

SHALL OXEN DE TAUoAr TuE Lam
euAeEs.--The Detroit Daily Advertiser
says that team, consisting Of English.
and one French OK, drawing. heavy load
of wood, and driven by a French driver,
was crossing the railroad track when fbe ex-
press train made lis appearance. The dri-
yer, in great excitement Immediately order
ed his oxen to chuck the French for 'haw.)
The French OK understood him. and turn.
ing of the track, saved himself from injury;
but the English OK, having never studied
the languages, pressed further en-. and was
IN tan ly killed. This case, says the Adyer-
'iser, should be warning Ia farmers 10 have
their oxen properly educated, and to Amer
leans TO. teach al! Foreigners The language Of
The cnuntrv.