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BFAUTIFUL SENTIMENT.

The beautiful extract below is from the
pen of George S. Hilliard:
[ confess that increasing years bring with
them an increasing respect for those who
do not succeed in life, as those words are
commonly used. Heaven is said to be a
place for those Who have not succeeded
upon earth; and it is surely true that
celestial graces do not best thrive and bloom
in the hot blaze of worldly prosperity. Ill
success sometimes arises from a superabun-
dance of qualities in themselves good-trom
a conscience too sensitive, taste too fas-
tidious, self -forgetfulness too romantic,
modesty too retiring. will not go so far
as to say, with living poet, that the ''worid
knows nothing of its greatest men," but
there are forms of greatness, or at least ex-
cellence, which ''die and make no sign"
thre are martyrs that miss the palm, but
not the stake there are heroes without the
laurel, and conquerors without the triumph"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-12-04
TEARS OF TO-DAY.

There is tear of joy and tear of grief.
The tear of to-day may not be forced by
the same cause which overfiowed the eye
Yesterday A tear may be sent up from
the heart by joy or sorrow. 1t is the same
liquid diamond in either case. A little tear
drop on the cheek has language of its
own. Its speaks to persons Of all nations.
1t is interpreted readily by persons of all
countries. The face, down which a tear
runs, tells whether it springs from the foun-
tain of JOY or grief. A tear draws forth the
sympathy, because it is the emblem of Love,
Of Hope or of Grief. When it is grief, our
pulse beats faster, for our heart is agitatcd
and touched deeply. The true feeling of
the heart is seen in a tear which fingers in
the eye, that little bright window of the
soul The tears of to-day, if they do spring
from grief, may tomorrow be wiped away
by rainbow hues of peace, happiness and
prosperity. MI desperandum. Never de-
spair.-[ Fireside Journal.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-12-04
BE GENTLE TO YOUR CHILDREN.

Some one whose heart runs over with the
milk of human kindness thus eloquently
discourses:
Be ever gentle to the children God has
given you. Watch them constantly, re-
prove them earnestly, but not i'll anger. In
the language of Scripture, be not bitter
against Them Never scold them. Scolding
never did any body good. 1t hurts the
child; it hurts the parent; it is evil and
only evil, every where and always. I once
heard kind father say, Il never beat my
BOYS. | talk to them seriously and tear
fully, but do not like to beat them. The
world will beat them badly enough by-and-
bye" Yes, there is not one child in the
circle around your table, healthy and hap
by as they look now, on whose head, If
long spared, the storm will not beat. Ad-
versity may wither them, sickness may
waste them, cold world will frown on
them, but amidst all let memory carry them
back to home where law of kindness
reicned, where the mothers reproving eye
was moistened with tear, and the father
frcwned more in sorrow than in anger.
1t takes fathers or mothers heart to
feel what is here said, and to follow out i'll
thought all its suggestiveness.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-12-04

vindicated the rights of our citizens abroad,
and gloriously illustrated American honor.
1t has asserted, with eminent impartiality,
the just claims of every section, and has
dared, at all times and under all eircum-
stances, to be faithful to the constitution.
We, therefore, proclaim our unqualified ap-
probation of its measures and policy, and
our unabated confidence and regard for our
honored fellow citizen who stand, at it's
head. And we commend the name of
Frank Pierce to the approaching Demo-
cratic National Convention for rc-nomina-
ton to the office of President of the United
States, believing that, in crisis like tho
present, the surest guarantee for the safety
and success of the future is to be found in
the comprehensive craftsmanship and un-
faltering fidelity TO duty which have been
50 Thoroughly tested and approved in the
DnSt.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-12-04
ROMANCE IN REAL LIFE.
4 STRANGE SCENE.

We were witness yesterday morning to
a scene not very common in this part of the
world. a whole family, consisting of seven
persons, father, mother, and five little ones,
rather poorly dressed. stopped at the pump,
corner of Main and Third streets, to get Il
drink. They had come afoot al the way
from North Carolina, some seven hundred
miles, and were on their way to Arkansas.
The wind was blowing cold yesterday,
and the little ones with their bare feet and
just from a warmer cline, seemed i'll able
to bear it, but they murmurcd not. Some
of our charitable citizens gathered around,
and in few minutes collected and gave
them $50 i'll money and some shoes. Who
shall say what hardships they have passed
through on their long journey !-Who shall
tell the weariness of those little feet when
night came on-how heavy their bright
eyes grew-or how soundly they slept till
early dawn ! The mother carried on her
head a bundle and in her arms babe, not
more than six months old; one little boy
bravely bore up under heavy bundle on
his head, doubtless changed with one of his
companions little todling girl of three
or four years, with red bare feet, moved
glibly along, as brave as the bravest.-
Louisville Is, doubtless, the first great city
they ever saw, and the ten thousand OBJ
iectS of interest at every step, could not
fail to attract their constant attention, al
lowing them for time to forget the weary
distance they had come, and the still
longer journey before them.
Disciples of certain school of economy
will make text of this incident, to preach
against matrimony for the poorer classes.
What right have the poor to bring innO-
cent little creatures into the world TO suffer,
TO starve, or beg, or steal, or die miserable
deaths ! Is it not better that they should
DENY themselves than be the cause of
wretchedness to one human being Thus
they question. And what shall we say Is
there naught but misery among the poor
naught but wretchedness! They are human
beings-they have hearts-they have souls.
Experience blunts their perception of hard
ships-experience in the cold selhshness of
the world, drives them into closer bonds of
family love. They bear each others bur-
dens, and cheer each other in misfortune.
Talk to that father or mother about giving
up one of their little ones. They could
not do it; the heart-strings are entwined
about the life of the little ones, and the
souls of the little ones are dead without the
love of father or mother. Say those chill
dren should not have been born Who can
read the future Who can tell what mighty
intellect may be there The greatest men
the world ever knew sprang from the
humber walks of life-generations yet
unborn may have cause to bless the name
of that little boy with the bundle on his
head, or of that wee todIing little girl with
her red feet and scanty garb. But we
didn't intend TO moralize, and shall say no
more Louisville Democrat, 2Oh inst.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-12-04
A REMARKABLE MAN.

A correspondent Of tho Kentucky States
man gives the following sketch of an old
citizen in Pulaski county, named Elijah
Deny, who is, perhaps, the Oldest man in
Kentucky:
He was l1S years of age on the 10th Of
September, and is as active as many men Of
40. He informed the writer that he had
never drank but one cup of coffee, and that
was in the year of 1913. He served seven
years in the war of the Revolution, and
was wounded at the siege Of Savannah and
at the battle of Eutaw Springs; he was also
present at the battles of Camden, Kings
Mountain and Monks Corner. He served
under Col. Horey and Col. Marion, and was
an eyewitness OF the sufferings and death
of Colonel Isaac Hayne, of South Carolina,
an early victim of the Revolution. He is
sprightly and active, and would be taken
at any time to he a man of middle age. He
is a strict member of the Baptist Church,
and rides six miles to every meeting of his
Church. He has four SONS and FIVE daugh-
tres, all living, the eldest being now in his
seventy eighth and the youngest in his fifty
first year. Such is brief sketch of this
aged soldier and republican, who is, perhaps
the only surviving soldier of Francis Ma
rion, Sumpter and Horey.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-12-04
A cRUc1F1x1oN I'm CHINA.

An American, writing from China to the
New York Times, after giving an account
of the numerous executions of the rebels,
says:
1.-TWO weeks since, to vary the scene, they
had n crucifxion. A woman was sentenced
to be crucifed for the crime of having given
birth to one of the rebel chiefs. If father
is a rebel, his family is considered the same,
and the whole family, from the old man of
four-score to the child of four years, share
the same fate. The poor woman was nailed
TO the cross while living, cash made across
the forehead to the bone, and the skin
pealed down so as TO hang over the eyes
after which the breasts were cut off; they
then proceeded to break every bone in her
body; a large knife was next thrust into
the throat and passed downward, outing
the chest open. The exeoutoner then
thrust in his hand, and grasping the heart,
tore it from its socket, and laid it beating
and rocking before the Judge. At Shanghai
they drown them by DOZENS"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-12-04
GENERAL INTELLIGENCE.
CURIOUS FACTS ABOUT THE
PRESIDENTS

The Boston Transcript mentions some
curious condolences noticeable in contcm-
plating the names and lives of the first
Presidents of the United States-Washing-
ton, John Adams, Jefferson, Madison, James
Monroe, John Quincy Adams and jackson.
We quote some of the most striking of
these:
-Four of these were from Virginia. Two
of the same name were from Massachusetts,,
and the seventh from Tennessee. All but
one were sixty years old on leaving office,
having served two terms, and one of those
who served but one term, would have been
sixty years of age at the end of another
Three of the seven died on the 4th of July,
and two of them on the same day of tho
year. Two of them were OH the sub-com-
mittec of three who drafted the Declaration
Of independence, and these two died on the
same day and year, and on the anniversary
of the Declaration of Independence, and
just half century from the day of the
Declaration. The names Of three of the
seven end in son, yet neither of these trans
mitted his namo to son. In respect 10
the names of all, it may be said, in conclu-
sion: The initials of the seven were the
same, and still two others were the same.--
The remaining one, who stands alone in this
particular, stands alone in the admiration
and love of his countrymcn, and of the
civilized world--W Washington. OF the first
five, only one had son, and that son was
also q President"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-12-04
JUST FOUR HUNDRED YEARS.

The first book ever printed with date,
appeared in 1855, just four centuries ago
this very year. Nine years after, the Koran
began to be publicly read at Constantinople'
and at the same time the Bible was sent
forth on the wings of the press, to the four
quarters of the world, to counteract its
influence. And from that day to this, the
civilized world of Europe and America is
indebted for that superiority which no
second night of ignorance can darken' no
new incursion of vandalism can overthrow,
to an enlightened, conscientious independ-
cnt press Those four hundred years have
changed the face of the world.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-12-04
ONE BY ONE.

One by one the sands are flowing
One by one the moments fall;
Some are coming, some are going,
do not strive to grasp them all
One by one thy duties wait thee,
Let thy whole strength go to each;
Let no future dreams elate thee,
Learn thou first what these can teach.
One by one, (bright gifts froru Heaven)
Joys are sent thee here below;
Take them readily when given,
Ready, too, to let them 60.
One by one thy griefs shall meet thee,
Do not fear an armed band;
One viii fade rs others ..reot thee.
Shadows passing through the land.
Do not look at life's long sorrow;
See how small each moments pain;
God will help thee for tomorrow,
Every day begins again.
Every hour that fleets SO slowly,
Has its task to do or bear;
Luminous the crown, and holy,
If thou set each gem with care.
Do not linger with regretting,
Or for passing hours despond
Nor, their daily toll forgetting,
Look too eagerly beyond.
Hours are golden links, Gods token,
Reaching Heaven, but one by one,
Take them, lest the chain be broken
Ere the pilgrimage be done.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-12-04
BEAUTIFUL AND TRUE.

In late article in Frazer's Magazine this
brief but beautiful passage occurs: 'Edu-
cation does not commence with the alphabet.
1t begins with a mothers look-with faith
er's smile of appreciation, or sign of re-
Proof-with sisters gentle pressure Of the
hand, or brothers. noble actof forbearanoo
with handsful Of flowers in green and dai-
sy meadows--with birds nests admired, bat
not touched--with creeping ants, and almost
imperceptible insects--with humming beEs
and glass -hives-with pleasant walks in
shady lanes, and with thoughts directed in
ture to acts of benevolence, to deeds of vir-
tue. aud to the source of all good, to God
himself
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-12-04
LIFE,

Life is beautifully compared to a foun-
tain fed by thousand streams, that perish
if one be dried. 1t is silver cord twisted
with a thousand strings, that part asunder
if one be broken. Frail and thoughtless
mortals are surrounded by innumerahle
dangers, which makes it more strange that
they escape so long that they almost all
perish suddenly at last. We are cOmpassed
with accidents every day, to crush the
mouldering tenement which we inhabit.-
The seeds of disease are planted in our con-
stitution by nature. The earth and atmos
phere whence we draw the breath of life, are
impregnated with death health is made to
operate its own destruction. The life that
nourishes contains the elements of decay;
the soul that animates it by viv;fying first,
tends to wear it out by its own action:
death turks in ambush along the PATHS
Notwithstanding this is the truth, SO palpa-
bly confirmed by the daily examples before
our eyes, how little do we lay it at heart
We see our friends and neighbors among
us die, but how seldom does it occur to our
thoughts that our kneIl shall perhaps give
the next fruitless warning to the world
This life will not admit an equality; but
surely that man who thinks he derives con-
sequence and respect from keeping others
at distance, is as base-minded as the
coward who shuns the enemy from the fear
of an attack.-G Companion.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-12-04
QUARTERLY AND HALF-YEARLY ADVERTISING
Inserted according to agreement.

.EsMarriage and Obituary notices not ex-
c,cdimg I'D lines i'll length, inserted gratis.
- Tributes of Respect, and Benevolent
Societies, charged half the advertising rates.
For announcing Candidates for office,
- IN advance.
=" Advertisements rot marked on the
manuscript for a specific time, will be in
serted until forbid, and charged accordingly.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-12-04
A SILVER GOBLET.

We have seen very handsome silver
Goblet which was manufactured under tho
directions Of the Columbia Flying Artillery,
to be by them presented to our fellow citi-
zen, DIR. j. NJ. POWELL, as a testimonial
of their great regard for his kind and skilful
services rendered to their fellow soldier, A.
SIDNEY CLIFTON, who was SO badly injured
during the celebration at Kings Mountain,
by the premature discharge of n cannon.
1t is beautiful tribute most woTthily be-
slowed, and alike creditable to the donors
and the recipient. 1t bears the following
inscriptiOn:
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-12-04

Two Times TO BE kEPT.-Your Word
and your Temper. The former when deal
ing with printer, and the latter when dis
putting with woman. This may be diff
cult, but it can be done by getting couple
of chapters of Job by heart.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-12-04

DIR. j. VI. POWELL

by the
Columbia Artillery.
In token of
Their Gratitude for his
Kind attention,
To their unfortunate brother soldier
A. SIDNEY CLIFTON,
October 4th, 1865.
Carolina Times.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-12-04
CARRIAGE SHOP.

THE SUBSCRIBER BEGS leave to in
form his friends and the public generally, that
ne is sti carrying on the G arriaEe
Making business in all its various
branches with all the increased facilities af-
forded By modern improvements. lie has now
on hanG large number of BUGGIES, CAR
RlAGES, ROCKA AVS, &c, made on the
most approved styles out of the best material,
10 which he asks the inspection of purchasers
His establishments is on College and Depot
streets, where he will be glad to see lis
friends.
JOHN HARTY.
July 2S, 1855. 1-tf
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-12-04

We want but little hero below,
Nor want that little long.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-12-04
POLlNLOA L.
THE GRANITE DEMOCRACY IN
STATE CONVENTION

The Democracy of New Hampshire met
in Convention at Concord on the 14th inst.
Ex- Governor Hubbard was chosen tempo
rary and Hon. Harry Hibbard permanent
president. Messrs. Rix, Baldwin, and Rob-
inson were chosen secretaries, with ten vice
presidents. The Hon. John S. Wells was
nominated for governor, receiving on the
first ballot 233 out of the 275 votes. The
nomination was received with much ap-
clause Mr.. Wells is one of the first men
in New Hampshire. He served short tiIno
as Senator in the last Congress, and was
distinguished for the ability with which he
discussed some of the most important ques
tions which engaged the deliberations of
the Senate. 1t is understood that he will
take the stump and give New Hampshire a
thorough canvassing. Of the result, under
such circumstances, we can entertain no
1n,b+
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Nebraska palladium. [volume] (Bellevieu City, Neb.) 1854-1855, 1855-01-24
StlttttN 10ttrr.
A COUNTRY HOME.

Oh give the home ia the country wide,
And seat by the Farmers wood ireside,
Where the FIRE burns bright
On frosty night,
Where the jest, and Tie song, aud laugh are free
Oh the farmers home is the home for me.
On give me home in the country wide,
When the earth comes out as a blushing bride
With her buds and flowers,
In the bright spring hours,
Her bridal song ringing, from fresh-leaysd trees
And melody floats on the perfumed breeze
In summer, seat in the shady nook,
And close by the side Of a cooling brook,
Where the violet grows,
Or the pale swamp rose,
Painting and sick, meath the SUMS beam
Dips her petals in the cooling stream.
Oh give NE home in the country wide,
In the golden days Of the farmers pride,
When the barns are filled
From the fields he's titled,
And he feels that his yearly task is done,
Smiling at winter, he beekons him on.
Nebraska palladium. [volume] (Bellevieu City, Neb.) 1854-1855, 1855-01-24
Correspondence of the Palladium.

NEw YoRk, Jan. 5. 1865.
A cloud has settled over all our week
Of rejoicing. Misty clouds hang over us,
fog impenetrable is round abont US. From
this and other causes, the Go.hamites are
gloomy. OF the tales OF distress among
he poor You have heard enough; now
cores the "day Of reckoning" the wholul
First Of January, which brings eonsterna-
tim 10 he hearts Of hard up spectators.
Dreadful apparitions of bills, long drawn
Out with thousands Of forgotten items,
harrasS the dreams OF the debtorj and The
creditor neryously speculates oa probable
Schuylerisms and sudden departures from
justice. BY the way, il is said that Sch
uyler and his family have retired to eie'
giant leisure on the banks of the Rhine
having purchased and fitted up fine lial'
Nebraska palladium. [volume] (Bellevieu City, Neb.) 1854-1855, 1855-01-24

KILLING lNDIASs.-We see by the S.
vannah (Mo.) Sentinel, that some Indi-
ans hunting in Gentry county under a
pass from the agent, not being successful
had 10 resort TO the killing Of hogs to sus
tain life. One of tie owners Of the hogs
coming upon them when they were in the
act, shot three Of the Indians, all of whom
died, The balance of the tribe fed for
their homes on the other side OF the river
Complaints are made of the agents whc
give the Indians permission to rove
over The country, settled by the whites, in
pursuit Of game.
Nebraska palladium. [volume] (Bellevieu City, Neb.) 1854-1855, 1855-01-24
NEBRASKA LEGISLATURE.
OMAHA CRY, Nebraska Territory, }
January l7lb. lg5b (

OMAHA CRY, Nebraska Territory, }
January l7lh, 1855.
Friend Reed The House met pur-
suant 10 adjournment, and proceeded to
the election Of officers by ballot, which
resulted in the election Of a. ]. Hans
com, Speaker; j. w. Paddock, lst Clerk;
G. S. Ayers, 2l Clerk; L. l.. Gibbs
Sergeant-at-arms, and B. b. Thompson,
Door Keeper.
The result OF tie balloting for Door
Keeper, showed 30 woes, when there
were only 26 members 10 vote. Where
upon, J. NJ. Latham, made speech de-
nouncing in high and bitter terms,
the man or men who dare come into this
house and cast more than one vote. II
such things were to be allowed, what
might not be expected, for himself If he
ever found out the man, all intercourse
with him would cease. But after d little
explanation, and few suggestions, it was
concluded that few tic'.cts which had
been used in voting for Sergeant al arms
had been leff in the Hat ! and they pass.
ed it as legal vote, upon the explanation
and guSeSes made by members.
On motion, Of Johnston Of Richard
son, after a spirited debate, Rev. Gage
Of Nebraska Cry was duly elected Chap
lin.
BY resolution passed, Judge Harden
was called and administered the oath I,
the officers eIec,--the roll Of officers wal
called and the oath administered.
a committee of three was, on motion
appointed to inform the Senate that III.
House was duly organized. Which com.
miitee retired, but the Senate had sd
journed and the committee returned
Sill at this time, there was three mem
bars who had moi taken The oath, viz =
Doyle, Decker and Maddox. The Hous,
now proceeded TO consider the following
resolution:
"Resolrsd, That all the members b,
requested 10 take Chs oath Of office, ex
cept the officers who have already taker
The OATH
Which was read by the clerk, and mad
TO read, "except the members" instead O
officers, and passed. Judge Harden wa
= now called again, when the resolution wa
re-read and ro-discussed, and finally lai
on the table. On motion, the roll wa
called for Dodge and Pierce counties an
the following gentlemen appeared an
, took the oath, viz: Decker, Doyle an
NJ lddox.
Message was announced from The Coui
ell, stating that that tody was duly ar
permanently organized, and were read
10 proceed 20 business.
The following resolution was now pas
= el-That committee of FIVE be appoin
ed 10 furnish rules for the guidance of d
House. The clerk was ordered 10 fu
nish the printing for the House until fu
iher orders.
House adjourned until 2 o'clock.