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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-12-23

INTERESTING SCIENTIFIC QUEsTIoN.-A
query has been started in scientific circles
as to whether our earth may not become,
at some distant day, like the moon-in this
wise: At high tide there are five thous-
and cubic miles more ofwater hcaped up in
those parts Of the ocean which have low
tide, and the movement of this mighty wave
must, it is contcndcd exercise rctarding
influence on the earth's rotation by means
of its friction. The amount of rctardation
wonld be appreciabIe only after the lapcs of
ages, and this may now be the case as re-
CARDS the moon hence its slow rotation on
its axis only once in twenty-nine days.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-12-23

GRAND LODGE OF MASONs.-The Grand
Lodge of Ancient York Masons, held at
Raleigh, elected the following officers for
the next year, viz:
"A Holt Grand Master, Alamance
7 Alexander, G S Warden, Lincolnton J
NJ Cox, G j Warden, Perquimons; w I
Balm, G Secretary, Raleigh; c w D Hutch
ings, Treasurer, Raleigh.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-12-23
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.1Ng Z s Il.

NN CONSEQT QTE.NCE Of having lost 10y thc
!. tr- wuj. o,c.,rn / in this place., ont ti,.
ru,suiu, Ui IT,. - .I ct Nay I;;.. yaIiuus Note,
ai.i cIII> against NUMEROUS persons IN this AM
1.isIuur cuuu;Irs--N h.ch uot,> and claims. L.
:r-. ,h.. property o. T. c. STEELE, 4 B"'rsr-
tNU \ g" and uti.' T.. which w.r, placed in my
h5u.!~ .,l rrrc.inU: - persons. thvr:"rr - >t
,,hsm~,uy of such claims ssiiI standing Un-
~iE- h,n-'.v duly notified. Ihtj unless they
arp.-rr irurr..,lj,i-iv .,rd co>c tI'- :.snr hv
NJ. ,r c:,~i. shall be- c"ml."ll": To- ''r fyr'E-
w.,... Bills la IIu.ty, ris .rhy >Uhi",iin@ >uch
PERSONS to additional and ulu,.,~.-,y y costs.
:. ". DAVIS.
IhsFlu;t- jun. 10, l~:.6.--tf
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-12-23

The Cleaveland (Tenn.) Herald says, that
citizen of that place holding responsible
county Office, has been arrested on the
charge Of passing counterfeit bills on the
Bank of Cape Fear, North Carolina. The
name of the individual is not given.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-12-23
CURIOUS INVENTION OF SHOT

Almost every body has seen shot tow
er; but perhaps not all who have seen one
knows what IS the necessity tor having so
high structure tor making shot. Pew
Gus to the year l|o2 persons called plum
bcrs were the only ones who made shot.
The process was to let the melted lead drop
into water. But in this process the part
that first touched the water was always
f1attened. About i7o2a man named Watts,
living in BRISTOL England, by trade plum
Der and shoemaker was assisted by his wife
IN the latter operation. MIS-. W ats was
woman OF some genius, and often reflected
upon the subject OF deYlsing some means
to make shot more round. 1t was her par
ticular business to cast the shot, and she
eXperlmcnted FOR TINS purpose by dropping
the melted lead into OIL and other liquids
besides water; but the shot still ndented
or hattened on the side winch trst came
IN contact with the hqulds. She retired to
bed one night, thinking deeply on the sub
Ject OF making shot round. In the anxious
state OF her mind her sleep was not sound
OF course She began to Dream and her
dream Is thus related by writer IN the
oclcntlhc American
She dreamed OF gong into nelGhoors
SHOP natter by trade ana while talking
TO MN she heard shot 1ai!lnG' ana Oh ASKING
nm II ne made shot' LIE went out brought
IN handful and they were perfectly round.
In much surprise she exclaimed My God,
how do you make them~round :" BY drop
ping them from great height said the
halter. Mrs. Watts a"oko under tn" ex-
citing discovery aroused her husband, in
formed him OF her dream when they both
dressed themselves, tried 1t upon the highest
place on their own premises and found the
shot rounder than before, but still indented.
The next day they tried it from the tower
of st. Thomas church, that leans some feet
over its base, when they attained shot
rounder than the home attempt, hut not
vet perfect. The next ATTEMPT was made
- - -.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-12-23

HrSr TO EHGAGED YouNG LADIus.-It
is probably not generally known, that
whenever a woman has accepted an offer Of
marriage, all she has or expects to have,
becomes virtually the property Of the man
thus accepted as a husband; and no gift or
deed executed by her between the period
of acceptance and the marriage is held to
be valid; for were she permitted to give
away or otherwise settle her property, he
might be disappointed in the wealth he
looked 30 in making the offer-English
Repier.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-12-23

A NEWSPAPER WoRTH OwN1SG.-The
London Times was established in 1885, by
John Walter, and inherited by his son, now
a member of Parliament. 1t is valued at
*3,74O,OOO Its principal editor has an
annual salary Of $4,000, and its Paris
correspondent $4,000. It's advertisements,
it is estimated, yield it S3,OOo,ooo a year,
one firm alone paving sl5o,oo0 a year.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-12-23
Notice.
A Valuable HOUSE and LOT

FOR SALE OR RENT.
THE subscribers Offer their well inn "a
proved Lots in the town of Char ;:,M
lone for sale or rent, situated in the
eastern portion of the town, known as the
P.nman property, conta ming lots. The un-
imnroyed lots are very desirable building Lots.
Apply to John r. Daniel.
APP'' ALLISON &, DANIEL.
Aug. 10, 1s56-;f
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Subscribers and others who NAV wish
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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-12-23

\ great freeze has been raised in Detroit
in consequence of the discovery of horse
beefin sausages, made by a German in that
city. According to French authority, horse
beef is as good as any; and in Paris at the
present time, sorrel steaks, iron grey chops
and roam sausages are eaten with great
relish.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-12-23

At the conclusion of Mr. Crittenden's
eulogy upon the late Mr. Clayton, delivered
in the Senate, on the 3rI instant, is the
following remark:
1T must be pleasing to us all to learn
from the honorable Senator from Delaware,
(Mr Bayard,) that Mr. Clayton died a
Christian. So he should have died. Such
4 death gives to hum enity its proper
dignity. Full Of this worlds honor he died
full of the more precious hopes that lie
beyond the grave OF him who so dies we
may well exclaim, O death. where is thy
sting! 0 grave! where is thy victory:"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-12-23
Wanted.
Notes Of Hand.

CST PRINTED and for sale at the OAies
We Of the western Democrat
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-12-23
Notice.

The copartnerslnp of Glen & McKov was
dissolved on the 22d of July last J. G. NcCoy
having purchased Mr. GIen's interest in the
Marble Yard and Notes and Accounts All con-
its must be made with j. G. Mccoy.
Charlotte, October : lI-tf
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-12-23

NUSLIN D'LAINS, CASHME MERES,
VI PLAIDS, &c.
BREM & STEELE.
Oc>. 7, 1856.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-12-23
DOMESTIC MANUFACTURE.

shop made Boots and Shoes constantly on
hand and maze TO order at short nctice, Fl ON
the best imported stock.
Gents fine PIP Boots, warranted SS 90
d. sole brad bottoms, Dutch edge 5 SO
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-12-23
OVER.SHOES AND RUBBERs.

Gents Buffalo over-shoes, for winter 50 GO
- sleigh cut Rubbers Il over shoes, l 90
Rubber Sandals, ore & TWO straps l on
Ladies' Buffalo Over-shOeS so
Cloth Over-Shoes 80
Rubber Boots 90
BuskinS and Cver-shoes IS
Sandals IS
Misses Over Shoes soc. to as
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1856-10-20
Mr.. poxELsOx,s RESPONSE.

TULIP GROVE. Sept 80, 1856.
SIR:-I have the honor to receive to-day YOUR
note of the Goth, with that of the 9th inst, i'm
forming nc of the proceedings of the late Wing
Convention at Baltimore, by which my name
as candidate for the Vice Presidency in asso-
citation with that of Willard Fillmore for the
Presidency, received the unanimous vote of the
delegates composing that convention.
Such testimonial Of public confidence, offer
ed by distinguished and leading members Of q
party upon which had no other claim than that
OF fidelity to principles which ought to be COM
mon 10 all parties, is recei.ed with feelings for
the expression of which can find no adequate
language.
can only to say you, sir, in reply, thntit has
been my effort through life to follow the great
lights to which VIC are indebted for our happy
form of Government, and that therei is no sacri-
flee which am not willing to make in order to
maintain it in itspurity.
The evil of the day is sectionalsm, and the
country can find no repose until this dangerous
spirit is rehuked by the voice of the people an.
mated as they were in the days of Washington
by holy love Tor the Union anu determination
to withhold their confidence from those who do
notregard its preservation as the paramount
object of their lives.
If the South claim the elevation of man to
the Presidency because he is favorable to South.
crn interests. and the North one because he is
favorable to Northern interests there is an end
of our Federal system. This was not the sen.
timcnt Of parties in the days of Washington,
Jefferson, Madison and jackson. 1t is our pur-
pose as patriots, by whatever name we may be
called, whether Union-loying Wings, Amicans or
Democrats, 10 eradicate this sentiment from our
National councils, and restore that which will
give US u President for the whole people, and a
Government that will respect alike the equal
rights OF all the sections of our land without re-
gard to latitude or diversified pursuit
/ am, very respectfully. your NEST obedicnt
servant, A. j. DoNELsoN.
Hon. Edward Bates, President of the late
Wing Convention at Baltimore.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1856-10-20

~ The Isr;elitish Feast of Tabcrnaces is
still being celebrated by our Jewish population,
and hundreds of them every day visit the CrOs-
by street Synagogue, and eat in the Tabernacle
or booth there erected. The public booth is
constructed III the court yard of the Synagogue
and Is quite spacious Its frame is of iron, and
it is handsomely matched with cedar branches,
so as to leave free circulation To the air. and at
ford an almost unobStructcd view of the sky
The tables are well supplied with choice fruits,
wines and other daintiss, and the utmost evil
dencc of good feeling and fellowship ismanifcst
ed by the many faithful Isrrlitcs who join in
the festivities.
By good rights, every Jewish family should
erect booth, and live in it fora week, tak:ay,
at least all meals there. But many who are in.
disposed to strictly keep the letter of the law
excuse themselves under the indulgence which
relieves women, children, infirm and aged per-
sons, where the climate Is severe, from the lit
cral tuIilment of the injunction. These, there
fore, gladly avail themselves of the public booth
Mt the Crosby street Synagogue, aud perhaps
are more assiduous in their attendance there, to
make up, as it were, for the private neglect
There is, so far as we can learn, hut one Jew
who keeps the Mosaic injunction in regard to
| the Feast Of TabernacleS in all its strictncSs.
and this is the Rev \. Leo, who, for seven
years, was minister in the same Synagogue
| (Greene street, with the celebrated Rabbi Rev
Dir. Raphal. Mr. Leo keeps the whole laws,
RabGinical as well as Mosaic, with the utmost
strlctnesS, and is especially diligent in obServ-
ing the letter of the commandment in the ccle-
bration of the great feasts and fasts of the He
brew Church. For he very justly says, "Do
away with the festivals, and you do away with
the Jewish religion"
DESTROYS of seeing a family booth in its per.
lection, we called upon Rev. Mr.. Leo, who very
kindly showed us his succab, and, as the stran-
ger within his gates, Hospitality entertained us
as commanded in the law. We found his S1lccnh
a small temporary erection in his garden. On
the end opposite the door was Transparency of
Hebrew characters, skifnlly cut out of heavy
oil cloth, and showing through white cloth, the
following legend:-
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1856-10-20
THECHARTIsr MOVEMENTS
ENGLAND

The ChSrtist demonstration on the occasion
OF the grand reception given to John Frost in
England has made a tremendous noise through
out the island. Not q newspaper in town or
country, which has not an editorial article upon
It. It seems 10 have shaken the dry bones of
Chartism ii the dark valley of death, prepara-
tory to the resurrection to the light OF liberty
and national life. Every thing indicates the
speedy coming Of change in England-whether
1t will be TO absolute despotisrn or republican
freedom Ii the question TO be solved. One or
either viii soon Icon out of the fog and confusion
which now seem TO envelop all things in Great
britain The prestige of SriStocracy is gone;
and CUesarism or Democracy must soon take its
place. The figtnent of sham representative con.
StitnGcnal government with which the oligar-
cty SO long blinded the people is laid bare at
last, ant! q new form Of government and now
era arc at hand.
Among the signs of the times is one hitherto
unheard of in England Ernest Jones, the most
distinguished apostle Of English democracy, is
about to give political soirec on a graad scale,
in the largest available hall in London The
following is the remarkable announcement:
lSsrRuCTIOS AND AMUSEMENT YoR THE PUBLIC
a grand political soiree and address will be Civ
en- IN st. Martins Hall, Long Acre, on Tuesday,
October 9TH, 1856, by Ernest Jones, Esq, Bar
Tister at Law, Author of 1.-THE BattIedav, :" "'The
Emperor's Vigil" &C., who will address the au-
dlencc on n subject important to all, showing by
what easy means peace and plenty can he OBJ
tanned, harmony established between all classes,
and how low taxation, cheap bread, constant en-
Ployment, and brisk home trade can be secured.
a selection OF the choicest music will be per-
formed during the evening, by Mr. and Mrs.
Wilson, Mr.. and Mrs. Jennings, and other emi-
nent 7ocalistS, aided by an efficient chorus of
tirst-rate professional talent engaged for the oc-
casion, under the direction Of Mr.. John Lowry.
That eminent pianist, Mr.. W. Wilson, will pre-
side at the piano. Three original odes compos-
cd by Ernest Jones, will lie sung for the first
time, copies given away gratis to all persons ia
King Is. and lad tickets Doors open at =
Chair taken at precisely. Admission: Re-
served Seats, Is; Platform, Id; Hall and GAL
lcries, I'd.
Tickets at such prices as thesc-twenty-iivc
cents, eight cents and four cents-will NECESSARY
" embrace the humblest of the people; and a
very novel attempt it is thus to popularise poll
tics by combining refined aud elegant amuse.
nent with the exposition of the vital truths of
Democracy Tho profits, if any are to be ap-
propriatcd to the good cause.
This we repeat Is one of the cheering signs of
tho hmcs-those hopeful buds and blossoms.
from which, when ''the red rain doth not make
harvest grow" the fruits of freedom may be
glthercd in q glorious vintage, and from the
winc-press of Democracy will flow the precious
nectar that makes glad the heart of God and
Inan."-Citizen.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1856-10-20
BurrAIo, \. Y, Oct /, 1856.

BUTFALo, n. Y, Oct i, 1856.
Hon Edaeard Bstes-Sir :-Your letter of the
18th ultimo, came to hand day before yesterday,
informing me that at a convention of the Wings
of the United States, held at Baltimore on the
18th and 18th of the past month, was honored
by that convention by being chosen with one
voice as their candidate for the Presidency
Whilst some of my old Wing friends, whom
Ihayc always highly respected. and whose patri-
otism / am unwilling TO doubt, are opposed to
my election, and are engaged, some on the one
side and some on the other, of political parties
which :ec sowing the seeds of alienation and
diStrust between different sections of our COM
mon country, and wagiDg sectional warfare
tending 10 weaken, if not destroy the union of
these States, it is source of inexpreSsible gra-
dfication to receive the unanimous nomination
of the great representative body of the national
Wings of the United StatcS-no less distiu-
guished for their intelligence than for their patr
otism-and l checrfnlly accept it with the pro-
foundest emotions of gratitude and pride.
Although am the known candidate of anotll-
er party, yet can see nothing diShonorable in
receiving the support of all Union loving men,
be known; but. confess that received this
iattering testimonial of the continued confidence
in my personal integrity and patriotism of my
old Wing friends, with much more than ordina-
ry satisfaction; and l trust that, if elected, I
shall do nothing to disappoint the hopes or dis
honor the preferences of those who have so gem
erouSly bestowed their confidence.
With renewed expressions ofmy high respect
for yourself personally, and my veneration for
the Intelligent and patriotic body over which
you preside.
am, sir, your friend aud fcllow-ci;izen,
MLLARD FILLMORE.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1856-10-20

FRoS NEzIcO-The New Orleans papers con-
tain letters from Mexico. The following is an
extract of one:
"COnspiracies and attempts against the Gov.
ernments seems to be rife on every side. On
the night the 10Th September. an attc,npt WAS
made at tho Convcn: of San Francisco, in the
city OF Mexico, to surprise the battalion SIN
toned there, and to seize its arms. The nr;oSts
had admitted the conspirators to the Convent
but the attempt was frustrated at tho moment Of
its execution, by the colonel, who resisted the
first rush, and ordered the soldiers to fall in at
once to their ranks. Thus, says the writer mn
attempt that might have inundated the streets
OF the capital with blood, on the very dny of the
anniversary of independence, was str.6slnd il
its cradle. So great was the alarm, that the
President, the Governor of the city. and many
officers Of the National Guard fastened to the
.'cene on the tiTstshou oil tho uoops.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1856-10-20
LETTER FROM JENNY LIND.

The following from Madame Goldschmidt
tothe Rev. P. Sa.fcry, who had sent her n copy
of Mrs. opie's Life, by Miss Brightwell," will
be read with deep interest, especially by those
who desire that her extraordinary gifts may be
consecrated to the higher degree:
Dear Sir; Allow nc to thank yon most sin.
cerely for your very kind letter which received,
together with Miss Brightwcll's book. Mt PLY.
mouth. would have instantly sent you few
lines, but could not find time to do So do not
know why you write such kind words to me-
| am nothing in my own eyes, and feel SO deep.
" the sinfuiness my poor nature; but, never
theleSs, kind words arc worry encouraging, when
they come from sincere lips, and therefore put
yours into the same golden casket where all 9th.
er Kind words ara preserved, that have receiv-
cd in life-I mean pure bright memory of the
soul! think the book of Mrs. Opie very sweet
and Interesting. 1t does its authoress-or. in
TACT, its two authoresses, great honor. Dear
Mrs Opic, she had to go through all the same
struggles as I-as evcry one of US had to endure
from tho moment that thes infulness of our hearts
stands in all its realizedncss before us and the
love OF Christ forces us towish for nothing more
than acceptance into tho gates of heaycnF Ire.
member to have seen Mrs. Opie lin her Quiet
friendly dress) at the house of the Lord Bishop
of Norwich; and how right you are, dear sir.
when you believe that anything or any person
known by thatworthy prelats, has the moro value
to mel Yes, Lord Bishop Stanley was more
than kind to me, and I never shall forget his
sweet benevolent expression. Forgive me for
ventnring to write such long letter. although
| by no means am mighty in your language; but
hope that the feeling that dictated my words
VII give pardon Tor my presumption to write
thus. Once more, dsaE sir, accept nv sincere
thaaks for your two gifts, and may God bless
Jour labors, and give the power Of leading many
souls % the clear spring ofpurs water.
Il am, dear sir, yours most sincerely,
JEN'Y GotDseHnhr, ft0rH Indy
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I2Y virtue oE .!rei Of Isust executed t - 5- e.
- uaruiHr ,!a'ed, January I:',h IS5G .! III 81.
the Clerks office Of Ohio county Dcyl H. * -
5k, wiz sell at public suction g; ht -.f a.. -.
house Of Oho county on SATURDAY the ri ,uFfyI.
ri =. NJ the property in s:il a.cd cpnT. So, &C. . -
The crnier tUeniy:t"" feet from and L. Ns ..
h"rdIei and sin lC6Ennd re nora; e-t.:,::
south twenty-five aI.t rear of a., %. 49,
hundred and five, goo and the north ~,
aud rear Of lot numbered one hun0red i.a, Il !, II
on Market street N CrEirr Nhrsiirg. Chs = ID,
the nsunI.ei'I horton OF the front ,y :ur sa,y..i
t" til" City -: WhcSiu. fnr Market Hnugs >s.I H.,
by rrfcren'' decd fyom G and ssis. To- ~ ~
n;l Also lot Lumtered onc hIu3reI all, :, e. 2EI,::
Wht' ling Cts street.
FcEIns ~ sab. cash
deed. N n EoDD "
OctI I'd ~.