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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-02-23
KnYCl LDW &nif.

A somewhat. romantic suit at law has just been
terminated in Franklin county. II seems that one
John Lcscher became pierced with the arrow Of
Cupid, and, wishing 10 heal the wound by lawful
wedlock, he made proposals to the object Of his
Affections which, seems, she received favorably
but the father, Mr. Jacob Wyant, being prudent
of much foresight, required the said John
Lescher to enter into bonds OF five hundred dol.
lars, conditioned that the said John Lescher should
live with his wife and treat her as kind and af
feconate husband should do but the parties, nf-
ter living together some months, separated, and
this suit was brought to recover the amount Of the
bond. The case was first tried at the last April
term Of the Franklin court, when Judge Kimmel
decided the bond to be invalid. The case
was carried to :he Supreme Court, and it was
decided that the bond was good and valid,
and IN accordance with the law" The case there.
fore, came up again in the Franklin county courts,
when the jury found verdict for the plaintiff Of
$979 76. The result Of this suit may give a
valuable suggestion TO anxious fathers whose
daughters sought partners at the altar, and
imitation of Mr.. Wyant's forethought would
show prudent concern for ,heir daughters wei.
fare.-Carlisle Rz,) Democrat, Jan. IL.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-02-23
A Just Tribute to Wilmington.

Mr. Ashe in his speech in the Senate the other
day, on the bill to incorporate the Wilmington and
Charlotte Railroad Company, in reference TO VIII.
mngon, said:
al have no objections to atfording other towns
in the State facilities for engaging in honorable
competition with Wilmington, but cannot con-
sent that its claims shall be sighted. Ii has done
more for North Carolina than all the other towns
of the State pu. together. 1t was but the other
day that the Senate listened with much plea
sure and delight to the eloquent language which
fell SO feeIingy and gracefully from The lips Of
the Senator from Hertford, while he pronounced
high and well deserved euogy upon some Of our
patriots and heroes Of the Revolution-upon our
Nashes, our Folks, Grahams, Davidsons, and
Alexanders. would be the las; man in North
Carolina, Mr.. Speaker, to tear one leaf from the
Iaurels which they have so justly and dearly won
| would be the last man in the State to detraci
one 1.-THE Of the glorious Immortality which en-
balms their memories. But, sir, let it not be for
gotten that there were The first fires OF freedom
kindled in North CaroliDa-that there the first
bold stand was made to British misruc aHd oppres.
sion, ten years before the revolution, a success u
resistance to the Stamp act into this colony that
it was by her citizens the LAST Colonial Governor
compelled to flee from North Carolina soil.
And, sir, in more recent times let it not be forgot
ten. that the first iron rail in the State was there
Iad-that the FIRST iron horse in the Stale
thence sent forth on his great errand of nrousing
people from their le,hargy and inciung them
to advance in the march Of improvement-lhat it
was the citizens of that town, who, acuated by
That spirit Of industry, energy and indomahle
determination which has always characterized
them, first illustrated by successful expet imen in
this State, The importance. the usefulness and the
aptness of Railroads, TO wake up the dorman, Ell.
a DeoDIo-tC m
pursuit and deveope the resources OF country
We hope TO have the pleasure, in a Short time,
to publish the speech entire from which the above
is extract. The speech was listened to by the
Senate with deep interest; it was one of decided
abty. and in our opinion contributed much TO
the passage OF the Bill for the construction Of tho
Charlotte Railroad.-Raleigh Star.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-02-23
Epitaph of Thomas Jefferson.

Let the Know Nothings Of the present day,
when they strive 10 prevent the writings Of Thom-
as Jefferson into construction favorable 10 them-
selves, recall to their minds the Epitaph he desired
TO be inscribed upon his tomb. He had accom-
plished many noble ends. He had aided TO found
the Republic-he had been the Originator ard
Guide Of the Democrat party-he had filled all
highest Offices in the gItt Of a grateful people
When death drew night unto him, he desired his
Eptaph 10 be written in these simple words:
:" Here ii"s Thomas Jefferson, author Of tho
Declaration Of Independence, and, of the Stat.
utes, establishing religious federation in the Com.
monweath OF Virginia. ~ Telegraph. .r
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-02-23

AN INcIDENT.-A few days since, in one Of
the neighboring towns little boy Of two summers
was seen standing in the middle OF the road, and
bcstowing very low bow upon great. sober.
faced COW, while he lisped forth in sweetest iDfan.
tile accents, 'Thsrk zu, pretty moolly COW, for
making plc1sont milk for me- II seemed that
the title fellow had song book al home, wherein
a verse ran:
Thank you pretty COW, WHO made ..''
Pleasant milk to soak my bread - 'a-.s .-1- peg
and tho coupet recurring 10 nis mind at the mo.
men', he made It point 10 stop and thank Mia
tress MootIy on ihe spot. .-..---.# .-ss
Was not the sweet child, he stood baIhed IN
bright sunlight, and beuriDg the impress Of Gods
fashioning hand SO plainly visible upon the dawn
ing mind which looked forth from those bright
blue eyes, reading instructive lesson 10 'chil-
dren Of larger growth who receive all liie's
common blessings SO unregnrdfulIy oe!zs1
Boston Journal.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-02-23

AN ARAB LEGEND.-King Nimrod, one day,
commanded his three sons 10 enter his presence,
and caused TO be placed before them by his slaves
three sealed urns. One of the urns of gold 3,
the other Of amber, and the last of clay. The
King told his eldest to choose among the urns
that which appeared to contain the treasure Of The
greatest price. The eldest chose the vase of gold,
on which was written Empire; he opened it, and
found it full of blood. The second chose the am.
Der vase, which was written Glorv; he opened
it, and found it filled with ashes of men who had
been famous he EARTH The third took the re-
manning vase OF clay; he opened it, and found it
empty; but in the bottom the potter bad written
one OF the names Of God. " Which Of these vases
weighs the most?' p demanded The King Of his
court The ambitious replied, the vase of gold !;
the poets and conquerors, the vase Of amber +; the
sages answered and said, the empty vase, because
that single letter in The name of God weighed
more than the entire Globe.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-02-23
ViOietta and AllcndOrf.
A ONE HORSE NOVEL.

Violetta started convulsveIy, and turned her
ar.drenched eyes wildly upon the speaker. for
to her there seemed something strangely familiar
in those low rich tones Their eyes met his
beaming with joy and tenderness her eyes
cleaning with uncertainty.
'VioIetta I
'Allendorfr
Aud The beautiful girl sunk from excess of Joy
upon his noble heart ttrobbing with pure, holy,
delicious love of other days AIlendorf bent ten
derIy over her, and bathed her pure white tenn.
plies with the gushing tears OF deep subdued joy.
While doing this, VioleiIa's father, Rip Van
Short, was seen approaching The lovers with a
fail. AIlendorf saw the aged patriarch, and
with one mighty leap cleared The bansters and
rushed down stairs. But Van Short not to
be thus done. He put after the flying AIlendorf,
and Just as he was turning the corner Of the rcd
barn, gave him lift with The fail and placed him
on the other side of Jordan. Voletta, driven TO
distraction, threw herself upon the grass, and for
long hour was deal TO every consolation. (To be
continued. Nv Y. Dutchman.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-02-23

~ The New York HeraM ef the 9Th inst
contains long article the subj ct of the recent
election oc Senator Seward, from which we make
the foIlow ing short extract: .-.-.-.
In the Senate five Know-no:hings voted for
Seward, and his majority was fise-a clear Know.
nothing ma jorIty. In the Assembly his mai jority
was twelve but ha6 the seven Know- things
voting for him opposed him, there would have
been majority againJ him OF two. Thus ths
vote Of each house and the slrction af Seward
were decided BY Know nothing votes. .aar
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-02-23

NERVOUSNESS OF THE DoG.-Thc Nervous sys.
tenn in this creature is largely developed, and
erting influence all its actions, gives char.
acter the beast. The brain Of the dog is seldom
in repose for even when asleep, the twtching of
the legs and The suppressed sounds ~hich it enits,
inform Us that it is dreaming. No animal is more
actuated by the power Of Imagination. Who is
there that has not seen the dog mistake objects in
the dusk OF the evening? Delrium usually pre-
cedes its death, and nervous exci,abity is the
common accompaniment of its disorders. To
disease Of cerebral spinal character it is more
liable than any other domestica,ed animal Its
very bark is symbolcal Of its temperament, and
lis mode Of attack energeticaIy declares the excl.
liability OF its nature. The most earfuI of all the
diseases to which it is exposed, (rabies IS essen.
tally of nervous character; and there are lew
Of its disorders which do not terminate with symp-
toms indicative of crania' disturbance. This ten
dency TO cerebral affection will, If properly con.
sdered, suggest those casual and appropriate acts
which the dog in aff1ction may require, and which
it would be impossible for uny author to describe.
Gentleness should at all times be practced but
to be truly gentle, the reader must understand il is
imperative to be firm. Hesitation, to an irritable
being, is, soon becomes. positive torture.
Muyh'w's Work on Dogs.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-02-23
Railroad Hotel,
By J. r. NICHOLSON.
CHESTER, S. C.

&A THE subscriber respectfully informs his friends
'M and the public generally, that his house, kno IN
"-AM-as the Railroad Hotel" opposite the Chester
Depot, is still open for the reception of regular and
transient boarders and the travelling public and that
he is making every cxertion to deserve and
continuance of the kind and liberal patronage which
has hitherto been extended hin. He attcrs himself
that every needed arrangement has been made pro-
the comfort of all who stop with him :hs
airy and wei-urnished his attentive
nd Obedient and his table constantly supplied with the
best of the season, that his friends will not want any
attention necessary make their soourn pleasant and
agreeable. His stables furnished with good host
er and abundance Of provender. and he is prepared
at moments notice to supply his customers with pri.
vae oonvcyanccs of every Sort to any part of the
rounding country.
He desires return his acknowied gcmcnts TO the
public past fIvors, and soIcits for the future
equally liberal share of patronage.
Aug 30, l9"4. 5tf JOHN R NICHOLSON.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-02-23

THE LIFE OF p. I. BARNUM.-If one word
would express full contempt Cor this disrepu-
table book, word would be sufficient notice OF
it, It's dullness. its conceited coarseness and the
disgusting way in which it puts cant about the
Bible lace TO face with gIorying in shameless
frauds upon the public, have astonished US. We
paragraph going The round of the papers 10
the effect that Mr. Barnum sold his autobiography
AS he has here written it, his public shame-by
auction TO the highest bidder, for Gl5,OOO. We
not disposed, after reading this book, TO be-
Iieve anything that relates to Mr.. Barnum as an
entertainer of the public but if the paragraph be
true, can only commiserate the purchaser. A
book like this, stupid and revolving as it must be
to every right minded reader, will not find many
purchasers in England; and we think better Of the
Americans than TO believe their taste can be hit
by such witless vugarity and leaden impudence.
London Examiner. -
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-02-23

LABOR AND ITs RIGurs-We often hear the
remark that a man has a right to a living, in
which the implication is very strong that if he
does not earn it himself, he may claim it Of some.
body else who has earned it. a man has only a
right to such Of the productions OF Dor he him.
self has created with his industry. lie has
right to living independent Of his duty 10 arm
that living for himself by his labo:. Every man
has the means of earning himself living in the
physical and mental power with which he is en-
dowed. He should use those means so as 10 com,
mand living. by making his lu5or useful to 9th
ers. Society is under no obligation TO find man
employment in such pursuits only as he desires,
or finds it convenient 10 follow. The object Of all
labor is 10 satisfy some existing want. II society
does not want particular kinds of labor, is und'r
no obligation tapnrchaso them, and the individual
should turn his labor TO such productions So
ciety does need and cannot do without.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-02-23

BANCROFT AGAINST KNOW NoTHINGIsM.-
The great historian, in an address recently dciv.
cred before the New York Historical Society,
spoke eloqnensIy and justly Of The obligations due
from the American people. lie views the great
suhjec, from elevated stand point, and his Ut
.erance Of truth meets with warm and cordial
response from The hearts Of all truly patriotic men,
He says:
Our land is more the recipient of all countries
than Of their ideas. AanihIIate the past oI any
one leading nation in The world, and our destiny
would have been changed. Italy and Spain, in
the persons of Columbus and Isabella, Joined TO.
gether for the great discovery that opened America
to emigration and commerce France contributed
to it's independence; The search for the origin Of
the language speak carries US to India our re-
Iision is from Palestine; ofthe hymns sung in
churches, some were first heard in Italy, some in
the desert of Arabia, some on the banks Of Eu-
pirates our arts came from Greece, our jurispru-
dence from Rome, our maritime code from Russia.
England taught US the system OF representative
government the noble republic Of the United
Provinces bequeathed to u.s. in the world of thought,
the great idea Of the tolerarion Of all opinions-in
the world Of action, the prolific principles Of fedcr.
al union. Our country stands therefore, more
than any orher, the realization Of the unity of
the races"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-02-23
A Sublime Bridal.

Invitations ire out for the most sublime and
magnificent nuptiaI ever celebrated upon our planet
the wedding OF the rough Atlantic TO the fair
Pacific ocean. An iron necklace has been thrown
across the lshmus, the banns already pub
lished, and the bridal party will leave the city Of
New York on Monday. February 5th, to perform
the angus: ceremony. Some seven millions Of
dollars have been spen. in achieving this union !;
but the fruits thereof will soon show, it has
been money we'll invested. Across the bosom of
the lsthmus the golden products Of our Pacific
borders and the incalculabe treasures OF the dis
tant ORIENT are destined to flow in uercmittng
streams.
The srupendous enterprise Of uniting The two
oceans which embrace the greater portion Of the
globe We proud TO say, conceived and ex.
ccutcd by our own citizens, in the frowning face
of obstacles that none but Americans could have
overcome. The swamps, mountains, and mas-
mas Of the l~thmus drove all the engineers of
Europe home IN despair who contemplated the
gigantic unde ttakng, and the Herculean work
was left TO the hands and hearts Of men in whose
vocabulary 'Ihere is no such word fail" To
the late lamentcd John l.. Stevens and his
cates, AspnwaIl, Cbauncey, Colt, Whiteright,
and others, the world is indebted for The compile.
ton Of this great bond this commercial linking Of
the hemispheres. An enterprise so full Of poetic
sublimity and so fraught with interests CO.. KEN
sive with the W hole earth may we'll command The
admiration Of the world ard deserves TO be fIIy
inaugurated by such bridal party tow
preparing to embark witnesses Of the grand
consummatIon. II is theme for such an Epitha-
lamum never sung in Greece, and an oc-
cason for a wordringing burst of eloqnence that
makes one depiore alresh that the tongue Of Web
ster is mute in &eath.-Nem York Mirror.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-02-23
MARCH ,& SHARP,

AUCTIONEERS AND COMMISSION MERCHANTS,
COLUMBIA, s. c.,
WILL attend to the sale of all kinds of
w Produce, &c. Also, Real and Personal Property.
Or purchase and sell Slaves, &c, Commission.
SALES RooM-No. l2] Richardson street, and mme-
diately opposite the United States Hotel.
Feb ), 1854 THos. H. MARCH. J.. E. sHARP.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-02-23

GEN ScoTr MADE LIEUTENANT GENERAL.-
Gen. Scott for long time The sblest Major Grnr
eral in The world, is created, by special act of
Congress, Lisu!ena General. -....... r.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-02-23

Anew Post Office, has been established in Gns.
ION County, by the namo Of Whi.c Pine. Epb-
ralm Black 10 T. II.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-02-23

silver pitcher from the New York Mercantile
Library Association, informs his young irirnds
that he attributes Whatever Of mental and bodily
vigor he now has and whatever Of business appli.
cation he has ever show n, 10 resolution form.
ed early in 1,Ie 10 abstain from ell intoxicating
drinks, ...-..
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-02-23
CASH AND SHORT CREDITS!
M. L. HAlL0WELL B. CO.,
SILK WAREHOUSE,
PHILADELPHIA.

Terms.
Cash buyers will receive discount of SIX per
the money be paid in par funds within ten days from
date OF bill.
Uncurrent money only taken at its market value on
the day it is received.
To merchants of undoubted standing, credit of SIX
months will be given, if desired.
Where money is remtted in advance of maturity, a
discount at the rate of TWELVE per cent per annum
will be allowed.
0y Prices for Goods uniform.
In again calling the attention of the trading
nifty to the above Terms, announce that notwth-
standing the general depression in commercial affairs
throughout TIE country the system of business adopt
ed by more than year snce and TO which we shall
riGidy adhere, enables offer for the coming Spring
usual assortment of
NEW SILK AND FANCY GOODS.
comprising of the LARGEST and MOST SPLE ENDID
STOCKS to be found in America: to which will
ceive constant additions, throug the season.
and desirable goods from House in Paris.
Jan. l9, 1855. 2m
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-02-23
TEE AMERICAN HOTEL,

CHARLOTTE, n. G..
BIG to announce tn riC nos, the public md pres
patrons "f the above Hotel that have leased the
Il Of years from the lSt of January xt
Atcr which time, the entire property will be thorough
ly rep2'ed and rcuovated and the house kept in first
class style TINS cl is the Depot, and pleasant
ly situated. rendering desirable house for travellers
and families.
Dec I6, lS52. 22t &. NJ. RAY.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-02-23
Charlotte Marble Yard.

HAVING disposed of our entire interest in the Mar
| | bic Yard TO Mcssrs VIM. Tddy & Son, recon-
mend the 0 friends
STOWE g. PEGRAM.
September 26, 1854.
THE subscribers having bought out the interest of
| MuSsrs. Stowe & Pcgram in the Charlotte Marble
Yard respectfully tender their services the people of
otle and te country generally in this line of bust
ness. They arc fully prepared to furnish
Monuments, Gravestones, Marble
Steps, Table Slabs,
and other patterns from Marble, according to the
approved taste and styles, and upon the
commodating terms offered in the Southern
try. The Yard.is situated the North Vest
the Charlotte Depot Yard, where the subscribers,
their agents. may always be found.
WIN. TiDDY g. son.
September &c, 1854. loft
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-02-23

SoLEMNITIEs OF AN OATH.-The February
number OF The Knickerbockrr gets off the follow.
ing. for the benefit OF courts, lawyers. witnesses,
&C.: ---........ ... ...: ..e..-. .... .....
A correspondent in Ottawa county, Michigan,
from whom we are always glad to hear, gives US
the following Scene In the MaYoy's Court at
Grand R"rids.' Mayor Church presiding
Wiiness called up to be sworn by the clerk.
Clerk. You do solemnly swear--' p
Mayor, ('cM dgnuy) Stop! The witness
will hold up his right hand.
Clerk. : The man has no righ, hond, your
Honor .-a .-.....rs ..-. ~ sa.g. r..,
Mayor, (.eiA some aspeyIy) Lot him hold
up his lctt hand then. 4. ase.-g r
Clerk. { lie has had the misfortune TO lese his
lef; hand also, as your honor will percei,e.'
Mayor, (savasety) Tell him to hold up his
right leg, then man, cannot be sworn in His
court scuhoM holding up soniTtiiRg! Silence
gentlemen ! Our dignity mus: be presrvcdr
Witness sworn On oaa leg scr.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-02-23
~ or~is "orAS,
MEDICAL NOTICE.

yNR. ?. /. CALDWELL has associated his son, DR..
jJJD$EFH ". CALDW ELL. with him i'll the Prac
M,d.cr. Office, End story in Elms new brick
building, u-,r the Courthouse.
" Irch 2i i>54. SJ-F
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-02-23

y. B.-Nn prrsons indebted to by accounts are
requested tp settle the nj early day.
M.r24 T. G.. CALDWELL.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1855-07-11

q A French officer, serving before Sebas-
topol, tells the following story in a private
letter to a friend in Paris. 1t shows that Rus
sian soldiers are not deficient in humor: 1--WE
often see white flag hoisted to the top of a
pole, and hear the trumpet sound in the Rus
sian ambuscades. This of course means flag
of truce AT once the fire ceases, and a vast
number of heads are seen to pop up from un-
der the earth to the open air. The Russians
hold up to the French bottles and glasses, as if
they invited them to drink each other health
The bearer of the flag of truce advances on
horseback, stops at about one hundred PAGES
from our trenches, while the nearest French
ofhcer goes forward to receive the dispatches
i yesterday witnessed a meeting of the kind
The PGriementaire eourteously took his glove
from his right hand and shook that of cap
tain OF chasseurs who had gone out to meet
him. The pGrteraeNtGire retires, the white
nag Is pulled down, and the murderous din
recommends as before"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1855-07-11
EVENING STAR.
THE FLOWERS, PETITION.

We flowers and shrubs In cities pent,
rom nelds and country places rent,
(Without our own or friends consent,)
In desperate condition,
feton no wilful outage bent,
Do humbly here petition.
Whereas, against our silent wills;
With loss Of sun and purling rills,
Cooped up in pots, on window stills,
In rickety old boxes
The city's breath our beauty kills,
And makes US gray as foxes.
Condemned in walls Of brick and lime,
In narrow beds OF clay and slime,
TO ope our buds and shed our prime
We need some kind defender;
We pray, oh, let us live our time,
As we are very tender,
Oh, cheat US not Of Heavens dews,
Nor air (however stale) refuse;
God knows tits little we can use,
So choked are all our vitals,
NO slightest care will we abuse;
Nor fail in fond requitals.
Wen glad your eyes with choicest blooms;
But do not shut US up in rooms,
Or sitting crowded places
The sky. in clouds and light, assumes
To US far lovelier faces.
Our sooty and bedraggled fate,
iOur evergreeas turn chocolate,)
Do We ascribe to spite or hate,
No; we are sure you love us;
Yet, half ashamed, we beg to state
We love the sun above US
Then treat US in your gentlest ways,
And next unto the suns own rays,
With beauty's homage, incense praise,
We ever will caress you,
And to the ending Of our days
in grateful silence bless YOU