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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-02-23
NEW YORK, Feb. 81.

NEW YORK, Feb. 81.
The Steamer Baltic has arrived, bringing Liver.
pool dates of Feb. 10Th.
The new English Ministry had been formed
with Lord Palmerston as Premier, and Pnrmure
as Secretary OF war. The other members of tic
former Cabinet retain their places.
The Vienna Peace Conference had not yet
oremd.
The Turks had routed the Russians in the
Danube.
Af1airs at Sebas'opol continues rs before. The
French batteries had received orders TO prepare
for general bombardment, and it said
engagements for the assault had been completed.
The Zouaves had mutinied and four thousand Of
them had been sent prisoners to Constanrnnple.
The Russians continue 10 make sorties.
Omar Pasha had Withdrawn his resignation.
The Russian forces on the Austrian frontier,
had been ordered to retreat.
The feeling ConstuntinopIe, was strongly in
favor Of pence.
Holland and Denmark were seeking to join the
| Western alliance.
Eight Austrian ships had been fired into by the
Russians at Galalz Austria had demanded ex.
! plantations.
Napoleon was about TO assume the commlnd
Of the army on the Rhine.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-02-23

ARSENIC EATERs.-A French medical journal
has an article on the arsenic eaters OF EuTope-
This poison, deadly IN its effects when taken in
large doses, is eaten in minute quantities by the
peasants Of Austria, particularly females, 10 in.
crease their Fl sh and give roundness TO their mls.
The practice of eating arsenic also has the effect
of rendering them more enduring, and facilitates
respiration in mounting steep ascents. Arsenic
is often administered to horses in Vienna, by the
grooms and cOachmcu Of the Austrian capital
They mix liberal pinch of the powder with oats,
or attach 20 The bride fragment OF arsenic rs
large as PEA, wrapped in linen, and when the
horse is harnessed the saliva drssolves the poison
The glossy, round and elegant appearance Of val.
liable horses in Vienna, and especially the white
foam about the mouth are generally due to arsenic,
which, is well known, increases salvation. Il
is also 6 wen to cattle intended for (attcnng but
is said not to increase their weight, though il adds
to their size. The i'll "cts of this poison do not
manifest themselves ill the practice OF using 1t is
stopped, and then emaciaIion follows, which no
nourisbing food prevent
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-02-23
Agricultural Society.

The regular quarterly meeting of the Mecklen.
burg Agricultural Society was held on Thursday.
the 22d inst, in the Courthouse.
The President took the Chair and called the
meeting TO order.
The Secretary called the roll, when it was as
certained that quorum was present.
The proceedings Of the last meeting were read
and confirmed.
On motion, the old list was purged and only
| the names of those present and those who were
known 10 be members and would attend en-.
tered upon the new list.
The Society was numerousy attended than a,
any previous time since its reorganization, and
more interest manifested. An interesting CONVEX
sation ensued upon various topics Of interest and
importance TO the agricuturist.
call was made upon DR.. Jos. w. Ross to give
detailed account Of his experiments with the
Peruvian and artificial Guanoes-nnd also Of his
application Of the domestic manures-whlch he
did, much to the edlfcaion Of his hearers. Ii is
hoped that DR.. Ross will prepare report for pub,
catiop. I'VE will here state that the Doctor
thinks he not reimbursed for his outlay in
Peruvian Guano last summer. 1t may be, he sug-
gested, owing to Drought
The Committee on Premiums reported, which,
after some slight amendment adopted and the
committee discharged. The report will be pre-.
pared for publication and will appear NJ xt week.
, Mr.. Henderson submitted the following Resolu.
ton, which was adopted:
Resolved That each member not present be
requested TO have their names transferred to the
new list at the next meeting Of This society.
Gen. Jno. A. Young introduced the following,
which, after some debate, in which Messrs. My.
ers, Davidson, Young, Alexander, and others,
participated. was adopted
Rcsolred, That each member of the Agricul.
tural Society be requested to submit written re-.
port OF any experiments on the application OF
Guanos or other manures, which he may make
upon his farmland also his general mode OF ap.
plying fertilizers stating distinctly their effec,
upon his crops and upon his farmland also upon
the growth Of various descriptions Of stock-,he
general management Of their farms, and upon any
other matter pertaining to Agriculture which they
may consider important
On motion, Messrs. E. C. Davidson and w. R.
Myers, were requested TO address the Society at
its next meeting.
J. w. Osborne, who was expected to address
the Society a, this meeting, was absen,-and E.
thai he would do SO at The next meeting.
On motion, the Society adjourned TO meet again
on The 4,h Thursday in May.
A. SPRINGS, Preside ut.
r. p. WARISo, SECRETARY. ....
The man who run up n column Of figures
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-02-23

Of The Progress of Minnesota Territory is
truly wonderful. 1t was organized only six years
ago; thirty counties have since heen laid off, and
nearly all organized; the population has increased
from five thousand TO thirty thousand more the
taxable properly Of the territory is estimated for
1855 at 81 .000. 900 ~ire.suspension bridge has
been thrown over the Mississippi river above the
Falls of ST. Anthony agricultural societies have
been organized, and one county has r.joiced in a
very creditable fair /; territorial university is in
operation. we'll endowed Ivy congress; and sys-
trm Of common schools, with fficicnt suprrn:en-
dence, has been established, which guarantees the
future intelligence OF the people Ban. Sun.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-02-23

The following rules are intended mainly n, j,
guidance Of young men and women. "0
l. Get marred-if you can but look hoco..
you leap. Love matches are romaD,ic--n;'S
things 10 read about--but they have brm ,' re0
IN them now and then; SO says Ike MsrvsI
esq. a.-az-.--. s..,---...as,.- ""
2. Unite in overthrowing the fashion viii,
translates civility into love. ~u
8. Go TO church at least once a week.
4. Whenever you see lecture adyer,;,.a
set The evening upon which il is 10 be dsI;"
cred apart for reading fifteen pages OF GOOD
book.
5. Circulate no scandal.
g. Avoid all kinds Of spirits particularly spr,
ra?pers.
Z. If in the theatre, or any other plscs n
amusement do not level your opera glasses =,
strangers.
8. Never notice the clothing OF persons a,tep.
ding divine worship, stand in front OF the bou,,
Of God alter service.
8. Never ask another man what his bushes,
s-wheTe he is going to-where he came from
when he lrf-whcn he intends 10 go back, or ,bs
number OF his dollars. You may inquire as to the
state of his health, and that Of his parents sister,
and brothers-but venture no further.
10. Defend the innocent help the poor. and
cultivate spirit of friendship among all your &C.
qunintances.
IL. Never speak disparagingly Of women, and
eDdeavor TO conquer al your prpiudlces. Believ.
persons to be sincere in the religion which thew
profess.
10. Be economical, but not parsimonious m,
nggardIy. Make good use of your dollars, No,
idols. Live within your means, never borrow
money.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-02-23
CHARLOTTE:
FRIDAY MORNING, February %, 1855.
CHARLOTTE MARKET.
THURSDAY EVENING, Feb

THURSDAY EVENING, Feb. %, 1855.
CorToN-Not much coming in; extremes range
from 81 TO "a, with an upward tendency.
CoRN-B Brisk, at IS to 90; slight advance.
FLoUR-Du; from II st, a considerable
decline.
MEAL.-e5 9Oc., and wanted.
OArs.-Dull; large supply on hand-we quote
at 40 cents.
New BAcoN-Hog round, ave.
We quote no change this week.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-02-23

MORGAN FouND.-The Masonic Mirror pub.
fishes rather curious story to The effect that
Morgan who. it was alleged, was murdered by
the Free Masons, for disclosing their secrets, has
been found in Smyrna in Turkey-that he now
goes by The name Of Mustapha, and is engaged in
teaching the English language. The authority
given for this report is one Joseph A. Bloom.
According TO the Mirror, this man Bloom me,
Morgan ut a house in Smyrna, 10 whom the latter
gave detailed account of his adventures. 1t is
stated that Morgan left the country in the ship
Mrrvine, which sailed from Boston to Smyrna,
and belonged TO The firm OF Langdon & Co. The
captains name of the kervine was Welch. 1t
matters little now, perhaps, whether the story be
true or false
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-02-23

Now Now is The constant syllable ticking
from the clock Of time. Now is tho watch.
word Of the wise. Now Is the banner Of the
prudent.
L"tus keep this little word always in our mlnd
and Whenever anything presents itself to US in the
shape Of work, whether mental physical we
should do il with all our might, remembering that
now is the on y lime Tor US. 1t is indeed sorry
way to get through the world by putting it of till
Tomorrow, saying: Then | will do it, No!
This will never answer. Nnw is ours then will
never be.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-02-23

Two Crops A YEAR.-Mr. DeLeou, of South
Carolina United States Consul issEgypt, has ad-
dressed letter 10 DR.. Gibbes, Of Columbia, S. c.,
covering proposal OF an Italian, named Lattis,
who is engaged IN agricultural pursuits in Egypt,
TO reveal to the people of the United States dis
covery he has made by which two crops of Rice
can be grown in a single season, and with great
saving 10 the expense of irrigation. The method
Is said 10 be very simple, and he thinks il ma y
apply with equal advantage 10 other grains besides
rice.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-02-23

WHAT IS a BILLION !-Brande IN his Dicliona.
ny Of Science answers this question as follows:
'BILLIoN.-In Enumeration, denotes million Of
millions, and is expressed by 100000 OOO.-
The French use the same word 10 denote thou.
sand millions. The term is probably n contradic.
ton OF GiS and million whence the English sig.
nfcalcn, million Of millions, appears more &C.
according to analogy. Thus biquadraric means
the square OF a square, of the product Of two qua.
draticS'
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-02-23

Brigham Young is building Two large and beau.
tifu houses adjoining that which lie occupies
in Salt Lake City, to accommodate his increasing
family. He now r'juices in between fifty mud
sixty wives ; and from lorty.fve to fifty children.
Elder kimball, one Of the Mormon Apostles, has
between sixty and seventy consorIs.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-02-23

THE CAUSE OF LORD RUssELL's REsIGSArIoN
A private despatch from London dated February
Sd, received at Boston by the steamer Asia says.
that Lord John Russell's resignation was owing 10
Aberdeen's refusal to recall Lord Raglan from the
Command OF the army in the Crmea. Lord Pal.
merston, it is also stated, comedies with Lord Rus
sell and refuses to accept office in the cabinet
without the Queen will assent to Lord Ragian's
recall. The Queen refuses 10 do SO.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-02-23

GAMBLING VERSUS Thin PANTs.--A genius out
West was invited to take game OF Poker but no
refused, saying. NJ. Illankee played poker
all one summer, and had 10 wear nuuk,en pants
all the next winter. have had no taste for that
amusement since.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-02-23
Food Prospects and the War Question

a.
Paragraphs in some Of the Western papers
would indicate that large stores Of farm produce
are awniling the opening Of spring navigation for
transportation TO the Eastern markets. This ar.
fords an encouraging prospect of lower prices and
an abundant supply Of food until next harvest
The farmers have husbanded their crops this sea-
son with great care, and in the absence Of an ex.
port demand, which discourages speculation, We
may reasonably exPec, To see prices fall in the
spring.
Even should the war become general in Europe
IN the coming summer, its effects upon the price
of food would scarcely be felt here until after We
had reaped our next harvest. In France and the
British Islands the war will stimulate agricultural
production, as the farmers will have the prospect
Of good prices; and though the demand for sol.
oilers may affect The supply Of labor, yet a large
amount of labor which has been absorbed by man.
ufacIuring, railroad, and o'hcr enterprises, will
be forced by The effects Of the war to seek empoy-
ment in the raising OF food.
Not little of the popularity Of the war with
tbe landed aristocracy and farming population Of
Great Britain 10 aSeribable to the belief that war
promotes their interests, while ito burdens fall
chiefly upon the commercial classes. The wars
with Napoleon increased the value OF land and the
revenues Of the aristocraey in the British islands
TO enormous extent but at the close of the war,
TO keep up this value. tariffs prohibiting the impor.
taiion Of food were found necessary. These tar
ifs, however, have been abolished, but the pro-
teciionist aF:sIocracy have obtained what they
consider as good as prohibtory tariff-a foreign
war. They are enjoying their triumph over the
lately triumphant free traders. il may, however,
prove q dear triumph, The effect, probably, will
be 10 drive capital from England to the United
Sistes.-NeIe York Sun.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-02-23

.SaIla Mand-r safe ! said Mrs. Darlington, as
her eyes Tell upon an advertisements. Do tell
me, Isaac, who this SaI!a Mander is, and what
she's been DONG tina, they've got her SAFE
Il don't know what she's been doing, SAID
Ike, but guess she Is sister TO Jerry
Jerry who, Isaac?'
Why, jerry Mander,' said Ike.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-02-23

THE EXPECTED GREAT CoMET.-The emnen
astronomer, NJ. Babinet member of the French
Academy OF Sciences, gives some very interesting
details relative to the return of that great comet
whose periodical course is computed>by the most
celebrated observer at three hundred years. The
result Of his investigations is that it will appear
in August, 1858, with uncertainty of two years,
more or less; that between 1856 and 1860
those who arc then living may hope TO see the
great luminary which in 1866 caused Charles V
10 abdicaie.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-02-23

VIRGINIA SLATE.-A quarry Of green and PuI'
pie slate has been opened in AlbemarIe county
Va. Ii is said That several WEIGH quarters give
it as their decided belief that this slate is the PureS
they have ever seen in America, and only equal'
led BY the slate obtained from the old quarry |"
North Wales.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-02-23
The Cuban Expedition.

The Washington correspondent OF the New
York Herald, under date OF 10Th, says:
> The Navy Department has issued orders TO
New York, New Orleans and Boston TO keep in
sSte Of PIeR1TTdness certain steam vessels char
tereu oy government sum. '"n weeks since to
meet a hasty demand. Two private steamers
have been chartered by government in New York,
one in Boston, and two in New Orleans. In the
navy yards at these several stations every thing
10 in a state of readiness 10 meet the demands
from this city, yet so quietly managed that but
few are in the secret 1t is supposed that twenty
four hours nutice would be ell sufficient to get
these vessels off on their missions. George Laws
steamer, the name Of which now forget, repair.
ing in New York for some private expedition, will
not be permitted 20 leave your waters until her
destination is ascertained and her cargo examined
into.
The Grapcshot, OF notoriety, is understood to
be 10 the NarroTs, freighted with her old cargo OF
muske,s, &c. The brig Of. war cambridge is in.
srructed to "speak her, for what end can only
DO guessed at. These active preparations are all
made with a view to Cuba. The Geographic re-
port that reached here yesterday of The petition
having sailed from New Orleans. is not believed
in. The government look upon it as a ruse put
forth by the leaders to get important Information
Of the force that would be likely TO meet the ex.
petition, and OF the material on hand by Concha
defeat il. II is, however, believed that the fill
busters designed taking immediate advantage Of
the Cuban army's return, to set sail for their
lected parts OF The Island, where, comparatively
speaking. they would be likely to meet with little
opposing force, the irst alarm having proved
counterfeit.
This new conceived military movement, If al
tempted will prove q certain failure; the govern
ment has its reliable informans in every suspected
spot in the Union, and no expedition will be al.
lowed 10 leave without encountering the full force
Of the government. II will turn out that a mem.
Der OF the Cabinet, On ex Senator member Of Con-
gress, New York capitalists, and The editor OF one
Of the Presidents organs, the counsellors and
conductors OF this desperate enterprise.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-02-23

THE lDLER.--The idle man is an annoyance
nuisance. He is OF no benefit to anybody. He
is an intruder in the busy thoroughfare Of every.
day life. He stands IN our path, and we push
him contemporary aside He is OF no advantage
TO any body. He annoys busy men. He makes
them unhappy. He is a unit in society. He NAV
have an income to support him in idleness, or he
may sponge on his good natured friends. Blu,
10 either case he is despised. Young man, do
something in this busy, busting, wide.a wa Ike
world Move about Tor the benefit of mankind,
il not for yourself. Do be idle, Gods law is,
that by the sweat Of our brow we shall earn our
bread. That law is good one, and the bread we
earn is sweet. DO not be idle. Minutes are too
Prec'ou, TO be squandered thoughtessly. Every
man and every woman. however exalted, or how.
eyer humble, can do good in this short Lie if SO in,
clincd; therefore, do not be idle.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-02-23
Abolition Leads the Column.

Within single month the following Abolition
lists have been elected to the Senate of the United
States for six years from The 4Ih OF March next !:
VIM. II. Seward, of New York; Henry Wilson,
Of Massachusetts; and Charles Durkee, of Wis
consin. Mr.. Harlan, OF Iowa, has received the
whole vote Of the 1usionists in the Legislature Of
that State, and makes The fourth of the series.
Mr.. Seward is his own successor. Gen. Wilson
follows Mr.. Everett Mr.. Durkee succeeds Hon.
J. P. Walker Democrat; and Mr.. Harlan expects
to fill the place row occupied by the orthodox
Democrat, Gen. A. c. Dodge. There are several
other States to elect, and shall not be surprised
to see the fusionists in these States uniting upon
other Abolitionists OF the same stripe as those
already chosen. The contest in New Hampshire
is conducted partly to elect two Abolitionists to
The Senate, III place of two sound national men,
otherwise certain of being returned to that dignfed
body. Gradually the conservative and constitu.
riona influence in the Senate is passing away
before the owNothing organization. Gradual
Iy the stern and wel-tred champions Of the rights
Of the States being stricken down in the North.
In this state OF affairs the strange and appalling
spectacle is presented of Southern men coming
forward to unite with influences that conspre to
destroy the rights of the South and to dissolve the
noble fabric Of our Union. This would, indeed,
be melancholy realization of the adage, ''Whom
the Gods wish to destroy they first make mad"
WASHINGTON Union.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-02-23

THE ONO WHEAT CRoP.-The Trumbull De-
mocrat remarks that the farmer in that region Of
country say that the wheat crop sowed last tall;
looks exceedingly well al The present time ana
the prospect Of good crop is very Aallering
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-02-23

pears from the last annual report that there arc
9507 common schools in Pennsy vania, ATTENDED
by Az, 555 scholars, in charge Of 1 $50 teachers.
The cost of teaching each scholar is AZ cts. per
month
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-02-23

CHINESE WINTER SToCK.-Thc Chinese are
queer people to 90 to market. gentleman .!
Canton writes that a neighbor OF his had just lao
in his winters PROVISIONAL hind quarter Of horse
and two barrels OF bull dogs.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-02-23

Louis Napoleon, Emperor Of France 10 an
swer to memorial OF the Professionals IN 'na'
country, praying for permission TO exercise INC
rights of conscience in matters OF Religion 'ePneo
,h,ou,b his Minister OF Worship "that he recog'
n;ses Ire right Of liberty Of conscience in his sub
1ects, not liberty Of worship.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-02-23

ln Sehria the greatest IuxurcS are raw cats
served up in bears oil while in Japan stewed
crocodile, fanked with monkeys feet, is the height
Of epicurIanixm.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-02-23
Terms of Advertising.

Advertisements will be 81 per square for the FIRST
and IS tor each subsequent insertion square con-
ssts o thirteen lines or less, this SIZE letter.
reasonable deduction will be made those who adYer
tse by the year.
Doabie column advertisement will be charged IS per cent
additional on the usual
Advertisements inserted monthly quarterly 81 per square
for each insertion.
Obruaries Tribute of Respect, Religious meetings, and
Benevolent societies. will be charged halt the Advertising
For announcing candidates for Office % in advance.
Professional and Business Cards not exceeding sIx lines
will be inserted IS year; not exceeding square ~
20 Letters business must be addressed TO the PTopre-
tors, post paid to ensure attention.
H Subscribers and others who may wish to send money
20 us, do ell times, by mail, and at our risk
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-02-23

DO you drink hale in America = asked ~
English cocknty. No we drink '6u"oe' ~"
lightning said the Yankee.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-02-23
A Large Turkey.

Mr.. J. r. Gillespie, of Hickory Grove, in this
County, killed Wild Turkey, the 9Th instant,
weighing nett 90 pounds. So the land of Hick.
ory's, noted for it's strength, still produces Tur.
keys scare, ly ever exccIlrd.
OF Ed. Lnnergan sent US day or two since
a specimen of his Bread, made out of the Flour
manulactured a. Mr.. Springs new Mill, and bet.
ter and sweeter article is not often procured in
this burg. He thanks Mr.. Lindsay for the sack
sen, him and says he thinks that it is as good, if
not better, than any he used. 1t is OF a rich
white color, light, and rises most admirably.
We have no doubt that those Mills, under the
supernendence OF Mr.. L., will soon acquire
reputation equal to the Maryland and Richmond
Mills.
D- Francis KinIoch Hug"r, who with DR.. Eric
Bolman attempted the liberation Of Gen. Lalay.
cite from the dungeons OF Omutz, died in Charles
ton on the l5h inst, in the cad year Of his age