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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-03-23
Horse Stolen.
5000 Reward.

CTOLEN from the subscribers place, Middleton
on Thursday, the nth ultimo, a large GREY HORSE,
about to II hands hish has mark on his hind foot
caused by the cutting of rope he is about ten years
old. reward of 500 will be paid tor his recovery
The said horse stolen by one William Cloyd. Said
Coyd is about feet 8 inches hg Oh, weighs about 1875
pounds, has dark hair and whiskers crippled little in
of his feet and hips, he is nearly bald the fore
part of Lis head. Has brother Marion House,
and when last seen making his way towards Co.
lumbia. reward of 800 will be paid for the
ry of the horse and $500 feE the apprehension of the
thief. II. N. SMELL,
march 2, 1855 32-3w Orangeburg Z. II. S. G.
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State of North Carolina.

MECKLENBURG COUNTY.
Court Of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, January
Term, 1855.
w. w. Ems,
T 7 N T, Ans.e vs., Original Attachment
A. Shepard & others
T appearing to the satisfaction of the Court that
Thomas ndrews. d. NJ. Hughes, Vim. A. Shepard
and others, defendants residents of this State
conceal themselves that the ordinary process of
law cannot be served them: 1t is therefore ordered
that publication be made for weeks in the Western
Democrat, newspaper printed in the town of Charlotte
for the said defendants to be and appear the
term of this Court be held for the County of Meek
cnburg the Courthouse in Charlotte, the 4h Mon
day in April next, and plead. demur judy
ment pro contesso will be taken against them.
Witness w. X. Reid Clerk Of our said Court, at office
in Charlotte the 4th Monday of January 1885, and the
10Th year of American Independence.
29(Prs. fee $6.) w. K REID, C. c. c.
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Notice to Creators.

THE subscriber having entered IRto partnership
with Mr.. Palmer, is DESTROYS of closing up his old
business He therefore most earnestly requests has
former friends aud customers, WHO 10 his
shop, call between this time and April court md
settle their ACCOUNTS either by Tote cash, the latter
if possible.
n. SHAW. .
march Q, 1858. 92ef
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90 RUNAWAY from the subscriber on the 3rd Of
~ February last, my negro man ISAAE. He is
q about - years of age, about feet CT inches
AhIgh, is of dark copper COLOR tolerabY high
forehead, cheek Bones little projecting and think
his teeth little defective. Said boy weighs about
l63 lbs, quick spoken, IOlerably intelligent. wien
he left he wore common apparel such common
labOrers usually | will give Twenty Dollars
reward for Isaac, delivered to confined in any
jail so get him again, or will give Fifty Dollars
reward for him with sufficient proof to convict any
white person of harboring him. bought said boy of
Julius Alexander about eight years since. Mr.. Aexan
der lived IL "A miles south west of Charlotte and
think Isaac is strong about through the country
where | purchased Linn.
T. NJ. HAMILTON.
Whites Store, Arson County, n. C.
March Q, 1855 33-tf
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State of North Carolina

MECKLENBURG COUNTY.
Court OF Pleas and Quarter Sessions, January
Term 1855.
Drucker Sommers
Thomas Andrews.
L appearing to the satsfac ton of the Court that
L. Thomas Andrews is not resident of this State
conceals himself that the ordinary process of law
canno be served him: 1t is therefore ordered that
publication be made toi six weeks in the Western De-
mocrat, newspaper printed in the of Charlotte
torthe said Thomas Andrews to be and apper at the
next term of this curt be held for the county of
Meck;enburg at the Courthouse in Charlotte, the
4th Monday OF pr next, ana plead, answer demur
or judgment pro confesso will be taken against him.
Witness w. K. Reid, Clerk of said Court, at
Office in Charlotte, the 4th Monday of January, A. D.
1855, and in the 18th year of American Independent
29(Pr's tee So W. K. REID, C. C. C.
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A Notable Fact!

UR unsettled accounts for year before last and last
" year, we must have closed by Cash good Notes
right straight along ,orthOut respect TO persons Our
creditors ma Ike FACE NUsIC all occasions,
and we "cGrHt" dance by ourselves LONGER
" Talk enough
PRITCIIARD & CALDWELL,
march Q, 1855. 33f No Granite Row.
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Notice
Feb. %.

MY Notes and Accounts having been placed in the
l hands of S. w. Davis Esq, for collection those
who indebted to me ndiv idually, one OF the
old firm of Steele Harry are.respectfully request
ed to make settlement by April Court, if not
A. G. STEELE.
Feb. 2, 1865. 2s-u
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"anfe1

a toUNU man from Fayetteville, n. c. wishes a
IL situation He is competent to take charge of a
'etto Books, but would not object to situation as
salesman. The best OF references given. Please ad
March l6, 1885. 34-5x
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Hats.

JUST received and opening splendid lot of Beeoe's
and Leary's most fashionable Fall and Winter style
HATS, together with a large assortment Of men and
boys CAPS, Loafer and Wool Hats, o: every variety,
"a DAVIDSON 4 MOSS.
Oct 90 If
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March 9, 1858.

Petition for PARTITION Of
J. B. Mcdonald s others. Land.
Il appearing TO the satisfaction of the court, that
| Harris freeman and Harry Freeman resi-
of this State is therefore ordered that Pubca-
ton be made six weeks, the Western Democrat,
notifying the said Harris and Harry Freeman to be md
appear the of this court be held for the
county Neeklenbu Ile courthouse in Charlotte
the 4th Monday IN April next, then and there to
plead, demur to this petition otherwise the
allegations therein contained will be taken pro confesso
and the petition hea rd exparte S to them
Witness w. X. Reid Clerk OF our sand Court, at Office
in Charlotte, the 4th Monday of January, A. d. 1855,
and in the 18th year of American Independence.
w. K. REID, C. c. C.
Printers fee, SCI 80 CIV
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CLARENDON IRON WORKS.
NitIninglOm n. q.

THE CLARENDON IRON WORKS pre-
pared to orders Beam, Vertical, Horizon
tai or Oscilating Steam Engines, High Low Pres
Portable Saw Mills complete Pumps, Mining Machine
ry, Grist and Flour Mhis complete; Parker, Turbine
and other Water Wheels Eguippimg of Steamers, Car
Wheels and Axlcs; Horse powers Of various patterns
Rice Field Pumps and Engines; Rice Thrashcrs
Shngle Machines, Shaiting Pullcs, 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 attention
10 their styles and patterns OF Railing which may be
seen at their office.
Boilers.
Tubular Flue and Cylindrical Boilers Water Tanks,
Chimneys, and all other kInds of Boiler Work.
Repairs.
pairs, where work will be done thoroughly and with
despatch.
All work done in the establishment delivered either
or the Wilmington X Weldon Rail Road, in flats at
the Company's wharf, free of charge.
Having large facilities the above work will be done
on as reasonable terms elsewhere, North South.
and IN prompt and satIsfactOry manner.
Consultation by letter otherwise E regard TO plans
and designs for mills or their furniture, and for ma
chnery generally, willingly answered. All orders or
communication TO be addressed to the undersigned
HENRY NJ. DRANE Agent.
March %. 35-tf
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500 Reward.

~ WAS stolen from the subscribers stable in
I'M Charlotte Tuesday night, the 27th uIt, a
NA- beautiful blood bay HORSE, of medium size,
in oc order and about six years of age, light
and tall shod all round and having small portion
white of his hind feet. Suspicion rests upon a
man who called himself here WILLIAM CLAY alias
VIM. CLOYD Gas he is called in South CaI olina) he
having left this place under very suspicious circum-
stances He is about 35 years OF age, is about feet
s OF inches nigh, and limps little in walking, has
understand he has since had shaved off, When he left
here he gray overcoat. He says he is Russian
by birth, but he speaks good English $50 will be
given the delivery of the horse in Charlotte
and $50 for the of tie thief with sufficient proof
to convict him.
Nj. d. Mcleod.
March 9, 1855. 33-tf
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IASJOU county,.
Court of Pleas and QUARTER Sessions, February Term
1855.
Anthem" 2. r''"'" Petition to make Real rs-
Henry Forsythe, John Fry tate assets in hand of
and wife Jane. administrator.
appearing to the satisfaction of the court, that
| John Fry, and wife Jane not residents of this
State 1t is ordered by court that be made
in the Western Democrat, for weeks, for them
forward the next court, to be held for said
county, the 4th Monday after the 4th Monday in
March next, and answer demur, judgment will be
entered pro confesso.
Witness, J. g. Hand, Clerk of said Court, at Office,
the Sd Monday in February, 1855.
J. G. HAND, CLERK.
Printers fee SOL 32-6t
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Money Wanted.

WOHty WaHItU'
THE Notes and Accounts due the late firms of Spratt,
i Daniel & Co. and Spratt x Allison are in my hands
for collection Those indebted will please come for
ward without delay and pay their dues.
J. P. SMITH, Agent
Dec %, 1854 3m
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Ready-Made Clothing.

4 LARGE and SPLENDID assortment of Ready-mads
n Clothing, to be had low for cash, at
Oct 20 If DAVIDSON e. MOSS.
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FRESH case Of this celebrated refreshing A peri.
n ent, just opened by
SCARF & co.
Feb l6, 1855. 3o-tf
The Opelousas patriot. [volume] (Opelousas, Parish of St. Landry, La.) 1855-1863, 1855-12-29
Ancient Relics.

=, A correspondent from Trenton, Ohio, writes
that company who style themselves Anti
quarlans are now engaged in the exploration
OF an ancient mound in Madison township,
Butler county. He says:
This mound is the largest in the State be-
ing OF conical form and forty feet high, con-
tanning not less than 25,OOO cubic yards Of
earth. The adjacent ground is level and no
place can be discovered from which the dirt
appears to have been taken. The field is COW
cred with forest; and it is singular fact,
that the trees on the mound are apparently as
old as those around. Old stumps indicate its
age TO be not less than 600 years. The Oldest
Indian tribes have no knowledge of its origin.
10 solve this enigma, the " Antiquarians " have
commenced digging trench from the top to
the bottom, which is now sunk about fifteen
feet. They have found indications that it was
an ancient burying place. and dedicated to the
worship of the sun. Many skeletons are found,
but are mostly burned up and mixed with
charcoal. These are scattered about promis-
cuously, and appear to have been buried with
out any regularity, except the head is usually
elevated. An upper jaw has been found with
all the teeth sound, and three inches across A
copper ring has also been found two inches in
diameter, and one side half an inch asunder
The bones found are uncommonly large, and
indicate race prior to the Indians.
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The Great Gaines Case.

The decision by the Supreme Court Of Lou
sslana, rendered yesterday by Chief Justice
aerrick, and concurred in by Justices Spof-
lord and Voorhies, is one of the most momen-
q tous events that has occurred in our judicial
history. The litigation, commenced and pros
ecuted with such extraordinary tenacity and
energy, by the plaintiff, Mrs. Myra Clark
Galnes goes back more than twenty-five years.
h.ept in ignorance of her real position and
rights during her childhood, and until, indeed,
sne had advanced some years into womanhood,
sae sl discovered shortly after her marriage with
Mr. Whitney, her first husband, the mysteri-
,.ls Gus Circumstance of her birth and history.
with the first glimpse Of these facts, her whole
nature and character changed. From life OF
domestic q quiet and gentleness, this lady sud
eehy emerged into one peculiarly trying to a
nnale-one, indeed, full of vexation, trouble
and anxiety. Thoroughly imbued with the
convection Of her being the lawful child and
mel. nelr Of the once lordly Daniel Clark, she Ell
'ered upon the prosecution Of her claims with
an intense devotion, zeal and earnestness, which
are al, without parallel. Triumphing over obsta-
eies' embarrassments and difficulties that would
nave appalled, the most heroic masculine heart,
aes faith knew no faltering, and her courage
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Just One Shade Greener.

A lady of this city, says the Boston Jour
nal-whilom a belle Of the North-shopping
one day last week, called for some green silk.
The piece was produced-that would not do.
Another, another, ard yet another was brought
forth by the salesman-but of no avail: none
there among the ample pile that suited the
tastidous lady's taste. GA deep, very deep
and dark green is what wish," said the fair
customer The shelves were then again ran
sacked by the active attendant-deeper and
deeper still glowed the green, until it emerged
into dark sea tint-but none yet had been
displayed suiting the lady's fancy. AT length
fairly out of patience with his customer, the
irritated salesman exclaimed" Madam, l do
declare and verify believe that you do not know
what shade Of green you want yourself" 81
do. sir, right WE'LL" returned the fair fastidious
and witty one select o pattern just one shade
greener than yourself, and Ill take it at once .
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American Jews.

The San Francisco Sun, in an article upon
the present condition Of the Jews, closes with
the following paragraph:
"l'he American Jew is only less proud Of
his country than his religion. To say he is
q mere dweller on the soil because it affords
him the means of support, is to libel the most
noble traits Of his character. The graves of
his ancestors are around him. His Heaven is
as near to him on the shores Of the Pacific as
upon the sacred Mount of Olives or within the
classic walls of Jerusalem. His God is omni-
potent, omniprcsent, and omniscient. He has
knelt before that awful presence alike on the
deserts of Arabia and the frozen zones of Sibe-
ria and why should he here, where the law
recognizes his religion and his political privi-
leges, withhold an affection to which he is i'm
PEELED by every consideration of prosperity to
himself and future happiness to his children
His respect for our laws is shown in the fact
that he seldom violates them. His wealth has
gone towards building up and enriching our
cities. He cultivates the arts, and goes heart
and soul with our active citizens in every use
full enterprise. He quarrels but little; heads a
mob-never. You will find him in our courts
of justice, on the bench, at the bar, in the jury
box, but seldom ever arraigned for a henous
criminal offence. This is the American Jew.
Let his good qualities be initiated; his bad
ones should be forgotten"
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Life of tho West Point Cadet.

Hc sleeps ia the barracks, in a room with
one other; at half past five in the winter the
reveille wakes him. he Immediately arises,
doubles up his blanket and mattress, places
them on the head of his iron bedstead he
studies until seven o'clock; at that hour the
drum beats for breakfast, and the cadets fall
into rank and proceed to the mess hall. Twenty
minutes is the usual time spent at breakfast.
Guard mounting takes place at halGpast seven,
and twenty four men are placed on guard every
day. At eight o'clock the bugle sounds, and
Rotations commence. At one o'clock the bu-
ale again sounds, the professors dismiss to their
respective stations, the cadets form ranks op-
poste the barracks, and march to dinner. Be
tween eleven and one part of the cadets are
occupied in riding, and others in fencing,
daily. After dinner they have until two o'clock
for recreation, and from two to four they are
employed in recitations. At four o'clock the
buge sounds, and they go either to battalion,
or light artillery drill.
This exercise lasts an hour and half. After
that they devote the same time to recreation
until parade, which takes place at sunset.
After parade, they form into rank in front Of
the barracks and the names of the delinquents
are read by an officer Of the cadets. Supper
comes next; and after supper recreation till
eight o'clock, when the bugle sounds to call to
quarters, and every cadet must be found in his
room within few minutes at study, and must
remain there thus employed, until halfpast
nine. At halfpast nine the bugle sounds: this
Is called tattoo at ten the drum taps, and at
ten every cadet must be in bed, having his
Light extinguished, and must remain there till
morning. IT, during the night, the cadet is
found to be absent from his room more than
thirty minutes, and does not give satisfactory
account Of himself charges are preferred against
hlm and ne is court-martiaed.
The use Of intoxicating drink and tobacco is
strongly repudiated, so are playing at chess
wearing whiskers, and great many other
things. The punishment to which the cadets
are liable are privation Of recreation, ETC., extra
hours Of duty, rcprimands, arrests, confinement
70 bis room or tent, confinement in light'prison
confinement in dark prison, dismission with
.ne privilege Of resigning, and public dis
mission.
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oPELoUsAs, SATURDAY MORNING, DECEMBER 49, 1856.

and fortitude shrunk from no sacrifices, The
web which enveloped her fortunes she was de-
termlned to unravel and with the perseverance
Of Arladne, she has steadily unwound its myriad
threads. 1t was not the desire for money-for
a fortune-which prompted and sustained this
remarkable devotion. That instinct Of honor
and pride Of blood that minknd feel, in refer
ence to the circumstances Of their birth, their
origin, their descent from the worthy and
merltorlous-these were the chief motives in
the bosom of this lady. She desired to vindi-
cate the purity Of her origin-to establish her
stnus--to redeem the reputation of those to
whom she owed her existence. This object
cheered the dark hours of her afliction and
supported her under terrible, burden of dis
appointments and rebuffs The laws DELAYS" !"
SO fatal to SO many sanguine hearts, crushing
SO many thousands Of innocent victims, had no
terrors for her soul. Antaeas-like, she arose
from every disappointment with renewed hope,
life and vigor. Thwarted in one form of ac-
tion, she revived her claims in another. Driven
from one Court, she found at least tempo
rary refuge in some other. With the faith
almost the superstition-of the alchymist, she
threw her fortunes, her means, her vigor, the
very best years of her life, into this crucible,
which she kept ever burning and simmering
before her. Itwas apprehcnded that life would
exhaust ITSELF its usual limit be passed, here
she would approach the solution Of 50 intricate
and extensive a litigation.
The great event of yesterday has called a
pause in this remarkable struggle. These
astonishing labors and sacrifices have at last
reached their ultimatum, and the long-foied
petitioner and heroic suppliant for justice may
clasp to her bosom the vindication, by the very
highest authority, of the justice and rights Of
her claim.
The last will of Daniel Clark, charged to
have been destroyed-the will of 1918, rccog-
nizing the Legitimacy of Myra Clark Gaines,
and creating her his universal legatee, has been
ordered by the Court of Last Resort, in this
State, to be admitted of probate and executed
The effect Of this mandate will be to give Mrs
Gaines the very highest title to one Of the
largest estates in the United Htates-an estate
Of millions. The property involved in this
litigation consists mostly Of sugar plantations,
and of some of the best city property. 1t is
generally held by wealthy persons. The city
of ewOrleans has sold, with full warranty
d large portion Of this property, and will be
liable therefor.
OF the five Judges Of the Supreme Court
three concured in the decision; Judge Buch
anan recuscd himself. having once been engaged
in some of the suits brought by Mrs. Gaines
and Judge Lea sustained his own decision
| Delta, 18th inst.
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How Ben got Cured.

A friend of ours, whom we will call Ben, is
one of the most enthusiastic individuals in re-
gard to females we ever knew. Ben was married
to lovely young woman about year ago;
but before he was married was very nearly the
widest young fellow imaginable. Marriage has
sobered him down some lie was always most
blissfully startled by u pretty female foot, and
indulged in q variety of innocent superstitions,
such as the foot is the index Of the soul, and
/" a well turned ankle is prima facia evidence OF
general anatomical symmetries." Yesterday,
coming up Main street in the rain, just in front
of him walked two very neatly dressed women,
shielded by an umbrella, and one Of them care
full of her skirts and cmbroideries, revealed
enough of Il charming foot and rounded ankle
to set Ben half mad with curiosity to know the
fair danlsel who was the fair possessor thereof.
Ben followed closely on up the street, OCCASION
ally striking paralytic attitude, as more or
less of the before mentioned foot and ankle were
revealed. They went into several stores, but
he modestly stood without hoping to catch
glimpse of countenance deliciously CORES
bonding with that blessed foot. But as they
came out the envious umbrella would be raised,
and Ben followed on, unsatisficd in his pursuit.
So often had he tried to see her face, and so
often had he been balked, that his determine
tion was aroused, and he vowed to see it OF
perish. lie walked in front of them--at their
sside-and in every position but whatever
station he took there was that Internal umbrella
intervening, like cotton rampant, between
them, and his feelings were not in the least
soothed by hearing an occasional unmistakable
litter from behind the cotton hippodromes
/" BY heavens, they're laughing at me-" eN-
claimed he. "Now for bold stroke" Lie
then attempted to cross suddenly before them
on a cross-walk, slippery with mud, and thus
brush away the umbrella, He did it-but
horror of horrors just as he did it, he slipped
on the smooth stones and measured his full
length in the mud! Gazing lugubriously up
he saw four eyes laughing down al NM ano
two red mouths skriekilig with laughter He
looked at that ankle followed it up-and-be
fore him stood, almost dying with laughter
whom do you think, reader? Why his owl
wife. Ben was picked up by his wife and he'