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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-10-30

MELANCHOLY. learn that old Mr. Jonah-
an Mickle, father of our cotemporary of the Ches-
ter Standard several days ago elt home for The
purpose OF going to church. He missed, and
nothing more heard Of him, until on Tuesday,
some persons attracted 10 The spot by The number
of buzzards flying over it, found there his frless
body.
MIR. Mlckle advanced in wears, honest, up
right, and temperate in all his dealings with his
fellow men, Itinnsboro' Register.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-10-30

To make good Applc JcNy.-,Take apples of the
best quality and good flavor, (n"t sweet,) cut them
in quarters or slices, and stew them till soft; then
strain the jIice. being very careful not 10 let
any of The pulp 60 through the strainer. Boil 1t
10 the consistency of m"asses; then weigh 1t, and
add many pounds o! crushed sugar, stirring II
constantly till the sugar is dissolved Add one
ounce of extract of lemon to every pound OF i~ly,
and when cold, set 1t away in close jars. 1t vii!
keep for years. Those who have not made Jelly
in this way will do we'll to Try it; they will find
it superior 10 cUrrant Jelly.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-10-30
Terms of Advertising.

Advertisements will be 81 per square for first
snd tor each subsequent square
sss OF thirteen lines or less, this
reasonable deduction will be made those who adver-
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Double column advertisement will be charged IS per
ADDITIONAL on the usual rates.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-10-30

G. L. Stewart, Esq, in a recent address be-
fore the Ohio Agricultural Society, thus speaks
on this subject:
Many farmers are destroying the produc,iveness
Of their farms by shallow work. As they find
tha: their crops diminishing, they think only
Of extending their acres of surface, they sup
pose their tile deeds only gave them right to
six inches OF earth. If they will take those Deeds
study their meaning, and apply the lesson to their
fields, they will soon realize, in three -lOd crops.
the fac, that the law has given them three farms
where they supposed they had only one in other
words, that ;he subsoil, brought up and combined
with The top soil and enriched with ihr atmospheric
influences, and those other elements which agr-
cultural science will teach them to apply to their
ground will increase three fold the measures Of
its productiS eneSs.
To show TO what exrent he fertility Of the soil
can be increased, | refer to statement in the
last Patent Office Report. In the year 1850,
there were nine competitors for the premium
corn crops OF kentucky, each of ~hom cultivated
ten acres. Their average crop about l22
bushels per acre Al that time, the average
crop Of wheat per acre in the harvest of Great
Britain, soil cultivated for centuries, was about
double that produced on the virgin soil OF Ohio
Why is this Simply because Brush farmers
are educated men and apply work wisely. They
pay back to the rarth what they borrow; they en-.
deavor, by every means IN thrir power, 10 enrich
their ground, and in return il fnrlches them. II
our farmers, in<read of Iabnrng 10 doubI" their
acres would labor To double their crops, hey would
find II vast saving of time and SOIL and an ln-
creasr of profits
Many of them never think Of digging Ten inches
into tn soil unless rhpv have dreamed nb"u' u
crock of gold dd"n in The earth hut II they
would sci ahour the work o: digging in earnest,
every man would hni his crock "i gold without IN"
aud at dr, ms nf dIvIunflan.
We have great advantage BIush formers
in the fact tha farmers nearly ali tn" lands
which they culrIVtt. in fee simple, while III En-.
land they chr 1v tcnrnIS hiring III" land o
rhe nobility. paying enormous rents to The pro-
prrtors. besides h"avy taxes 10 the government.
Taxes here are c"mParauveIy light, and our Tar
mers are their own land lords. Hence, ;hey
have been able to pay threr-toId wages tor labor
TO those in Eur"pr md III" cost of transportation,
and yet undersel the British farmers in their own
market.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-10-30

How THE MAYOR OF BROOKLYN WAS SoLD.-
The other mig worthy Mayor reused
from bis slumbers by a stunning ring at his door,
Ever awake 10 the call OF duty, the Mayor speedily
projected his head out of the window and d,mand-
cd to know the cause OF such tininnabulary
commoon at such an unwonted hour.
Said some The door step: ''Mr. Mayor
viii you step down a momen?''
Mayor-Wi not 10 morrow morning 10 as
well r!
Bill Ringer-No-for Heavens sake come
down-it II matter OF great Importance"
Our kind hearted Mayor. without waiting to in
crease his stock Of ctothIng hasrens down stairs
and op"ns the door.
'WeIl, my friend,'' said he, "step in and let US
know what is the natter"
"Wh-w by you see. Mr.. Mayor" was the re.
sponse, g-got into lh'ccup) SMILING Of {hic.
cup) sc-sc-crapr. " g-got some (h'ccup)
mes you k-know (hiccup) and they m may it
TO (hiccup) IA are my repua"n. They s-sny
ihccup) I'm d'drunk, now wh-what do you
th. rhnk (h'ccup.)
Mayor somewhat Disguised )-What do / think?
Bell Ringer-Ye's, (hiccup) know they lied
(hiccuP) and to my reputation, I've called on
you TO (hccup) bear w-witness that am sober
(hIccup) as in his life. Amt it
so, (hiccup) cd boy
Here the Mayor. having stood long enough in
the air, in his Grorga style Of costume, to ascer.
tain that it Of anything bur midsummer tenn
perature, dismissed the gentleman 50 anxious about
his .sre. reputation" with few words Of good ad.
vice hastily Delivered and returned to the shelter
Of his sheetS with the conviction doubtless that he
had been fairly 'sOl1. 1.'-Ld Press.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-10-30
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Terms Of Subscription.

If paid strictly in advances $500
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W Any person sending five NEW subscribers acc0mpa-
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copy gratis tor year.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-10-30

a story is ,old Of rhe clerk Of little village
church in The OF England, where the service
is never commenced Sunday mornings until
the squire has taken his seat One Sunday
however, this gentleman happened 10 be Ia'e and
neighborlng clergyman, not acqua ntrd with the
ways of the place. was doing duly So lie com
r,:eneed a usual with 'When the wicked man-; :
up iuasp"d The Clergyman, ba wing out, Stop stop
sir ! he's not come yet!'
Mr.. Lover tells good anecdo'e Of an Irshmnu
giving the pass word the battle OF Fonten at
The time the great SAKE was Mars hal.
The pass word is Stxe-noE don't forget it,
Pat. said rtr Colonel
Sacks Path an vii. not! Wasn't my faith
er a miller 2
WHO goes there Z cried the sentinel, after he
arrived al the post.
PIT looked as wise as an owl, and in a sort OF
whispered howl, replied
Bags yer ho1or J
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-10-30
Editor DrclsaaIm. on Wedding Cake.

A bachelor edior out West who had received
from the lair hand of bride piece of elegant
wedding CAKE, to dream on, thus gives The result
OF his experience
We put it under The head of our pillow, shu, our
eyes "e~tly iafani, and blessed with an easy
conscience, soon snor-d prndginuslv. The god
OF dreams gently touched u.s. and 10 ! in fancy we
we're married Never was little editor so hap.
py. II was my love- dearest sweetest ring
ing IN our ears every moment. Oh that the
dream had broken off here. But no, some evil
genius put it into the head of our ducky to have
pudding for dinner, just TO please her lord.
My dear said we fondIy, dad you make this
Yes love, amt IT nce.
- 'GIorious-ihe best bread pudding ever tasted
IN my life
Plum pudIing, ducky, suggested my wife.
%, 10. dearest. bread pudding, always
fond Of en-
Call ,ha, bread pudding 7 exclaimed my wife,
whiIt her fps slightly curIed with contempt.
'tlushand-lhis is really 200 bad-plum pud-
ding is twice As hard tn make bread pudding,
and is more expensive, and is great deal better.
say this is plum pudding sir!' and ny pretty wlfes
brow HURRIED with excitement.
My love, my sweet, my dear love, exclal med
We, soothingly, do not get angry, Pm sure its
very good, it is bread pudding.'
'4cu mean low wretch fercely replied my
wife in higher tone, you know It's plum pud-
ding.
Then ma IN, it is so meanly pu, together and
So badly burned, that the devil himself wouldn't
know 1t. tell you madam, most distinctly and
emphaticaIIy, and | will not be contradicted,
that it is bread pudding and the meanest kind at
that
1T is plum puddng.' shrieked my wife, as she
led DI nj cIa in fare he uIa
tapping The clare. from my nose.
Bread pudding ! gasped we, pluck to the last
and grasplng roasted chicken by the leg.
PUN pudding ! above the din, As | had
distinct perception Of feeling two plates smashing
my head.
Bread pudding' We groaned in rage the
chlckt n left our hand, and flying with swift wing
across the bic, landed in madam's bosom.
Plum pudding! resound"d he cry from the
enemy, as The gravy dish took where had
been d. posting the first part OF our dinner, and
plate of be els landed upon our white vest.
Bread pudding loreverr shouted we in defiance,
dodgng the soup tureen, and falling beneath its
contents.
Plum puddngr yelled the amrable spouse, as no.
tlcIng our misfortune. she determined to keep US
down by pling upon our head The dishes with no
gene hand. Then in rapid succession followed
the war cries. Plum puddingH she shrieks with
every dish.
Bread pudding!' IN smothered tones, came up,
f1"m tn" pile in reply Then it plum pud-
ding i" rapid 81 cces>ion, the last cry growing fee
bier, liII just as can distinctly collect, il had
grown !" whisper. Plum puddingr resouaded
like, thunder, followed by tremendous crash as my
e Ieap'd upon the pile with her dri'caGe feet, and
commenced jumping up and down-when thank
Henrn aw"ke, and thus saved our life. We
shall never dream on wedding cake again-.hat's
the moral.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-10-30

One day last week. says an English paper, as
an antiquary OF this town was passing through al
adjoining village in search Of curio+ities, he stepped
into the public house and very nnoceny asked
to be served with pound of beer for curioslys
sake, as he had been informed that they sold beer
there by The pound The IandIady promptly re-
piled that they did so ill the prrish pound
removed, but since then the space on which il
stood had been added to the premises, they now
sold by the ward.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-10-30

JUVENILE ATRocITy. y.-'Aunty, saw gentle.
man in the Hotel reading room, busy with two
volumes at once
why Charley-how that 7
'Aunry-he had volume of Dickens in
hand and volume of smoke a.coming out Of his
mouth.
Naughty-Naughiy Charley
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-10-30

What bTutes your southern men are-nIWays
smoking cdgaFs.' said young lady TO Creole
miss. Yes. but your northern men, in Maine,
you know. smoke herrngs, tho quick reply.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-10-30

Col. Bodens, who was very FAT, being accosted
by man 10 whom he owed money, with how
dye dor answered, Pretty well, thank you:
you find hold my own Yes, sir rtjoincd :hs
man, and mine, too, 10 my sorrow.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-10-30

gentleman was called upon 10 apologize for
words uttered in vine.
i beg PARDON ssid he, Il did not mean to say
what did but have had the misfortune 10 lose
some Of my front teeth, and words get out every
now andihen without my knowing word about o.
He was going 90, when fricnd pulled him down
By the coat iaI, saying:
Don't say one word more; never there
more perfect apology. II you add word NOR,
youIl spoil il completely
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-10-30

How To PROSPER IN BUSINESS. b. not afraid
to work with your hands. and diligently. 100. "A
cat in gloves catches no mice Attend to your
own business, and never trust II TO another
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-10-30

Gov HENRY \. WISE of Virginia, having been
invited by Boston Committee 20 deliver a lecture
in fremont Temple, on the subject OF Slavery.
has made the following admirable and cutting re-
ply, which We find in the Richmond Enquirer Of
the I2h inst. We agree with the Enquirer that
,Mr. Wise has taken exactly the right pu>ition-
one that should be followed out by every Southern
man similarly situated ~
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-10-30

VoTE OF ALABAMAr-We give below the fol.
lowing vote OF Alabama, at the election in August
Lac for (,oyernnr.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-10-30

i say, Mister, how come your eyes so oil fired
crooked z
My eyes 2
Yes
by setting between two gals, ard trying to look
love To both al the same time
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-10-30

witty gentleman Of this town, speaking If a
friend who was prostrnted by illness, remarked
hat he could hardly recover. since his consiinI.
ton was all gone
'If his constitution is all gone said bystander,
/ do not see how he lives nj all.
o. responded the wag, 'ho lives on the by.
laws
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1855-03-10
Col. Benton on Geld Water.

The Merchantile Library Association of New
York have presented to Col. Benton silver
pitcher and salver. In acknowledging their
kindness, Col. Bentn speaks as follows of the
benefits OF system of abstinence from fntoxi.
eating drinks: R
In making these acknowledg gements take
leave to say, that there was an apnronriatr
ness in the selection of the particular articIa
Tor the testimonial. beyond what might have
been understood when the pitcher was fixed
upon. and which is this: When was young
became what DIR. Franklin was-my only point
of resemblance to that illustrious man-when
he worked at his early calling in London. an
aqndtic-the term which his comrades applied
to designate him as a water-drinker I also
drank water, and nothing stronger, in the ear
ly part of my life-the first half of it and to
that abstinence from all vinous, spurious and
fermented fluids / attribute the good health
and general vigor which now enjoy.
AS this allusiOn touches a point at which
word might be useful TO other young men de-
sirous to advance themselves in life, and to
have good health in old age, will 20 on to
say that, at that time. and in the South, it was
tne custom to offer something to drink to all
vlsitors--even boys: and that excuses were
no defence for those who would refuse Press
ures. importantly. custom broke down all ex-
cuses and 1t became necessary to oppose oaM
where reason was mavailing; so made a law
for myself that should drink nothing until
should be in the decline of life. and might need
it; and resolutely pleading that law, I after
wards escaped importantly. Itwas the first
stand SOLITARY and alone "that ever made;
but not the last. Iwas young enough, and sill
ly enough at that time to suppose that this de-
cline would come upon me at thirty and so
fixed that age as the limit OF my law. When
thirty came, | did not feel the decline. and ex-
tended the time and eventually relaxed into
temperance. and have remained at that point
ever since. Thus the first half of my life was
second half temperate and to
these conditions l attribute whatever of men
tai and bodily vigor I may now have, and
whatever of business application have ever
shown.
The laudableness of its Objects and your in
diligence. will excuse this episode; and the
classic water-ptcher you have sent me---(mod-
elled in the fashion of that in which certain
ever-bloomng nymph was supposed to have
handed something both sweeter and stronger
than water to certain mythical personages
who claimed a superiority over common NOR
tails in everything except their frailties)--will
he continual remembrance of how much
am indebted to the early limitation of my i'm
bibing faculties to the use of that innocent 1u-
id Of whch-since the disappearance of Hebe.
Nectar and Jupiter-it has been the appropriate
bolder. Very respectfully, gentlemen,
Your obliged fellow citizen,
THOMAS Fl. BENTON.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1855-03-10

RAILROAD IN THE SENATE.-We find in the
Globe of the 18th, the following among the
Senate's proceedings:
Mr.. SEWARD presented the memorial of the
Minnesota and Northwestern Railroad Compa-
ny, praying that the joint resolution of the
Honse OF Representatives, now before the Sem
ate, disappearing the act of the Legislative As
sembly OF the Territory of Minnesota, ,incorpor-
ating that Company, may be rejected by the
Senate; which was referred to the Committee
on Territories.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1855-03-10
To Capitalists, Farmers and Emigr ants.

To Capitalists, Farmers and Emigr ants.
YEVHE undersigned has always hand for cash or on
IL time, from
TEN TO TWENTY THOUSAND ACRES
Of rural land, improved urlmproved, including farms
Of different Sizes and degrees of improvements prices
corresponding with these.
Alsoproperty in st. Paul and suburbs and in Mansato
city, St. Anthony, Shakopee, LeSuer Traverse des Sioux
and Eureka.
He at all times Accommodate on the easiest terms
any one who really wishes topurchase.
HENRY MCKENTY,
Dealer il Real Estate. st. Paul, Minn. Ter.
Ofice-,hc old Post Office building, Third street.
ST. Paul, Feb. Is, 1854. 23tf.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1855-03-10
TWENTY-FIVE FIRMS FOR SALE.

TWENTY-FIVE FIRMS FOR SALE.
To Practical Farmers.
TFNHIS notice to real Farmers to spectators who
IL pretend to be farmers
To practical farmers wish to say that have hand
twenty farms for sale, (and always have from
ten to twentyfve) which range from two ten miles
from st. Paul.
From long residence in the territory, and from per-
sona inspection of all the lands the city,
bied to make the best selections.
therefore invite all persons wishing to cultivate the
soil to give ME call.
Ny farms have various degrees Of improvement. and
latter myself that can please all.
Terms made to suit purchasers.
HENRY M'KENTY, Dealer in Real Estate,
OFFICE-Od Post Office Building, Sd street.
June 80, 1854.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1855-03-10

IUyHE organization of the Fon du Lac Mining Compa
u nv having been completed, the books are now op
en- for tn sale Of stock.
Office in the Minnesoan Building.
b. W. BRUNsoN, Pres.
A. A. PAPKER, Sec'y
st. Paul, Jan. s, 1856.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1855-03-10
William Rock.

Civil Engineer and Surveyor, Red Wing, Mimi,
ND ESpECTFULLY socits part of Public Patronage,
A0 and will transact with prompnes5 and accuracy
whatever business may be entrusted to his care.
References.
r. NJ. Shoemaker, c. F.. Cincinnati, Ohio.
L. Gest, G. E. Cincinnati, Ohio.
j. w. Adams, G. Il. Lexington, KY.
S. Medberry. c. f. Columbus, Ohio.
Thos. Daniels, G E. Springfield, Ohio.
ThOs. A. Morris, &. L. indianapolis, Ind.
J. II. Sprague, E. Shelbyville, Ind.
IL. NJ. Benton, Prest. G. & I r. R., Covington, Ky
Hon. I. Jones, Newport, KY.
Rev. l.. w. Berry, Pres. Inuiana Ausburg University,
Greencastle. Indiana.
Hon. 4. Mansfield, Cincinnati, Ohio.
Feb. l, 1855. d&W1y
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1855-03-10
ST. PAUL AUCTION ROOMS.
FRANK E. COLLINS

ST. PAUL AUCTION ROOMS.
FIR A NIX E. COLLINS .
Anctioncer appointed by La,p for the Territory of
Minnesota,
NIB ESPECTFULIY informs his friends thathis arrange
ga the transaction his business In all its
Regular Sale Days
For different kinds of merchandise, stock, ec,w be held
In future, stated days, his increasing business having
made this absolutely necessary
Sales from the Shelres
viii, therefore, be held Monday, Wednesday, and
Saturday evenings
Furniture Sales
viii be held every "Wednesday and Saturday, either u
the day Or evening as may be announced
Horses, Cattle, Harnesses, Sc.
With stock OF description, will be sold each Satur
day morning, 10 O'Clock Great attention will given
to this particular branch aud it is confidently believed
the arraug genens made. great Inducements will
to those who have occasion to sell, those who have
occasion to bny.
Carriages
OF every description will be sold those having We
hices dispose invited send them along early
Real Estate
will be disposed Of on the most reasonable terms.
Books and Stationery
VIII be offered frequently announcement and In the
miscellaneous sales.
No pains, attention exerton will he spared to give
entire satisfaction to all who may conde their property
account win false representations be made them.
Liberal advances maie and ConSisnments spectfully
solicited. Sales made quickly, and proceeds accounted
for without delay. Ali persons having goods dispose
Of are invited 10 send them to the
OLD PIONEER AUCTION STORE,
In the Brick Building, Third near Minnesota Street.
miscellaneous sales.
Held at early candle light.
CdH and see FRANK COLLINS
st Paul, Sept9, 1854 Territorial Auc'r
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Valuable Property for Sale.

In Minneapolis, at the Falls of Saint anthony
0FFERED for few days only, a Handsome -
" House and Lot on Washington Avenue; I. 1s3 -.
Suspension Bridge half block on Fourth Street, near
the Presbyterian Church; eight acre l0ts Lake ST.,
desirable for residences; sir lots Prospect Avenues
below the Falls; 100 acres prairie and open
inqs adjoining town in the rear; splendid arm,tci
iDroueents on the Mississippi Minnehaha Falls;
also, ue blocks at the Ferry and Steamboat Landing in
the Lower Town, &C.; all promising to be very soon
rank ed with the valuable property the Territory
and can now be at low figures by applying
PROPER & WILCOX,
Surveyors and Land Agents, nearthe s. Land Office
Minneapolis. Minnesota Territory.
Aug %, 1854 vf.a
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1855-03-10
Emerson & Case.

LAND AGENTS, CIVIL ENGINEERS AND SURVEYORS,
Office, opposite the Empire Block, Upper Town.
VKTLL attend 10 the purchase and saleof Real
w Location of Land Warrants. Collection OF Debs,
Investment of Money and Payment OF Taxes.
Having extensive knowledge OF all parts of the Ter
rtory, pas all the Surveyed Lands, Abstracts of the
Entries made at the different Land Offices, good set Of
Engineering and Surveying Instruments, with great
peence In profession shall prepared to do any
business entrusted to with prompness and accuracy.
All kinds of Drawing and Mapping made to order.
H..