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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-11-25
TIE MODEL ENGLISH HUSBAND

On week day he walks out with his
wife, and is not afraid of milliner's shop.
He even has change" when asked for it,
and never alludes to it afterwards.-He is
not above carrying large Erown paper
parcel, or cotton umbrella, or the clogs, or
even holding the baby in his lap in an
omnibus. He runs on first to knock at the
door when it is raining. He goes outside
if the cab is full. He goes TO bed first m
cold weather. He will get up in the middle
of the night to rock the cradle or answer
the door bell. He allows the mother-in-law
TO stop in the house. He takes wine with
her, and lets her breakfast in her own room.
He eats cold meat without a murmur, or
pickles, and is Indifferent about pies and
buildings. The cheese is never too strong,
or the beer too small, or the tea too weak
for him.
He believes in Mysteries, and is melted
instantly with a tear. He patches up a
quarrel with velvet gown, and drives away
the sulks with trip to Epson or 3 gig in
the park on Sunday. He goes to church
regularly, and takes his wife to the opera
once year. He pays her losses at cards,
and gives her all his winnings. He never
flies out about his buttons, or brings home
friends to supper. His clothes never smell
of tobacco. lie respects the curtains, and
never smokes in the house. He carves, but
never secretes for himself ''the brown" He
laces his wife's stays even in the month of
December, and never asks for fire in the
bed room on the most wintry nights. He
respects the fiction of his wife's age, and
would as soon burn his finger as touch the
bright poker. He never invades the kitchen,
and would no more think of blowing up
any of the servants than of ordering the
dinner, or having the tray brought up
after IL. He is innocent of latch
key.
He lets the family 60 out of town once
every year, while he remains at home with
one knife and fork, sits on brown holland
chair, sleeps on curtainless bed, and has
char-woman to wait on him. He goes
down on the Saturday, and come up on the
Monday, taking with him the clean linen
and bringing back the dirty clothes. He
checks the washing bills. He pays the
housekeeping money without a suspicion,
and shuts his eyes to the "Sundries." He is
very easy and affectionate, keeping the
wedding anniversary punctually; never
complaining if the Dime. is not ready;
making the breakfast himself if no one is
down; letting his wife waltz and drink
porter before company. He runs all her
errands, pays all her bills, and cries like a
child at her death.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-11-25

DESTRUCTIVE Floor IN INDIA.-Loss of
oper -Four Thousand Zives.-The Calcutta
correspondent of the London Times, under
date of Oct. 4, gives the following account
of 4 disastrous freshet in that country:
The rains this year have been universally
severe. The downpour in Affghanistan
was unprecedented, and in August its effects
began to be visible. The torrent of water
at this season rolls down the water system
of the Indus gradually increased, then
overtopped the banks, and then burst on
the plains with force which swept whole
towns from the face of the earth.-The
cantonment of Naoshera, only half built.
was carried away. The great cantonment
of Dehra- Ghazee Khan was totally ruined.
the sunburnt bricks of the building melting
in the food. The bund, or dyke, which
defends Leia, burst, and Leia has dis
appeared. The loss Of life has not been in
proportion, 1000 or 5000 villages not
counting for much in India, but the
destruction Of property is inealculable,
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-11-25
ExHMpToN OF NEGROES FROM
SALE

The N. o. Delta says that the South has
been so much occupied with the extrane-
GUS agitation of the question of slavery, that
her statesmen have almost entirely neglect
ed those measures which were calc ulated
to fortify, extend and perpetuate it as one
of her vital Institutions. Too much has
been done in Congress, and too little in the
State legislatures, with reference to slavery.
1t is time now that Southern Legislators
should give wise consideration to stabilitat-
ing an institution which is Indispensable
both to her social and political existence
in which either she must live or have no
life.
The exemption of negroes from sale for
debt under execution, with certain qualif-
cations and conditions, is a policy as wise
in every point of view as it is humane and
consistent with the natural relation of mas
ter and servant. This measure, which pro-
presses to create a species of homestead in
slave property, has been before suggested.
from time to time, in various States, but in
no instance has there been any specific
legislation upon it. We learn, however,
that the proposition will be introduced at
the next session of the Mississippi Legisla-
ture, and will be ably supported.
This exemption of negroes from sale for
debt would give asecurity and permanency
to slave property, which would make it the
most desirable of all others as family
estate. IF adopted throughout the South,
it would withdraw from the banking basis
of the North nearly fifteen hundred millions
of dollars, keep the interest on that amount
at home, and counterfeit, to that extent,
the concentration of capital at New York
and Liverpool, which has been based so
largely upon the security afforded by South
ern slaves without compensation in return.
It would also make the ownership of a few
slaves more desirable than at present, and
thus check the tendency to the accu-
mutation of very large number of slaves
in the hands of a very small number of slave
owners, the effect of which is to weaken the
institution of slavery by reducing the num-
Der and political influence of those who are
directly interested in it as proprietors. 1t
would make it to every mans advantage to
own slave, and strengthen actually and
politically the institution, as every owner
would vote, and, if necessary, fight for his
property.
Not only would such measure diffuse
and thus strengthen slavery numerically,
but would powerfully conduce to its terri
torial diffusion and extension. The emil
grating class is not the wealthy. The rich
and well-to-do seldom emigrate to new
countries at least. Therefore, the more
slavery is diffused amongst men of compar-
atively small capital, who can afford to own
but few slaves, the greater will be the
number of slaveholding emigrants into new
territory.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-11-25
FRIGHTFUL ACCIDENT ON THE
SOUTH CAROLINA RAILROAD.

As the down train from Columbia was
coming on to this city, and had passed
Branehville about nine miles, one of the rails
gave way, and three of the passenger cars,
| filed with passengers, were thrown off, and
serious, perhaps fatal injuries were sustain
ed by two, at least, of the passengers.
The train, consisting of the engine, bag
gage car and four passenger cars, was pass
ing on at full speed when the rail broke I'M
der the engine, and the three first passenger
cars were thrown off and shattered into
fragments; but strange to say, the two last
cars passed the break and were stopped on
! the track beyond the scene of the disaster.
Our informant, who was in one of the cars
not thrown off, says the scene was most
frightful. The cars were thrown upon their
sides, the bottoms were broken out, through
which the passengers were seen struggling /;
| the ends were stove in, and it seemed i'm
possible that any could have escaped unin-
jured.
The promptest possible assistance was
rendered by those not involved in the dis
aster, and the injuries were found to have
been less than could possibly have been
contemplated.
Mr.. Oliver Ryan, one of the conductors,
son of Thomas Ryan, of this city, was stand
ing on the platform, and when the crash
came, jumped off, but falling, the car fell
| on him, and he lay in that condition until
the car could be forced off; during the time
his suffering was intense, and the blood
forced from his mouth andsnose. He was
brought in to the city, however, and it is
| hoped he may recover. Mrs. Means, from
Fairfield, was cut in the face, and the iron
railing to the steps of the car. the point of
which was stove in, passed through her
dress; but she came to the city, and it is
thought her injuries are not serious. Mr.
Meriot, the conductor, was cut on the head
and hands, and bruised badly, but continu-
ed, Notwithstanding his own sufferings, to
make every assistance in his power to 9TH
ers. A negro woman was crushed badly,
and was left at Summerville. About dozen
others were hurt, but not dangerously: and.
as the cars were badly shattered, nearly all
suffered some Inconvenience from the dis
aster.
Our informant says that SO frightful was
the appearance presented, that he can
scarcely realize the fact of ala escape with
out more fearful injuries. Rev. DR.. Bach
mau was one of the passengers, and when
the passengers were all relieved and assem-
bled, he offered up prayer for so providen-
tial delverance.
The train was delayed for considerable
in, Ther -
O'Clock last evening. The accident occur
red about twelve o'clock in the day. The
track was an old one, but as the upper sur
face of the rail was not broken, it could not
have been seen if attention had been spe-
ciaily directed to it.
Among the painful scenes exhibited was
that of lsdy, who having her child in her
arms when the crash came, threw it out of
the window. 1t fell among some brushes,
and when sought for was found uniniured.
-ChdriestOa Standard.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-11-25

pelted upon as pitilessly. That day will
be long remembered by those in the boat.
To imagine the agony of an old gentleman
of sixty years struggling with death in its
most narrowing aspect, will fail to realize
the scene. He died before nightfall.-
Many began to think that they would soon
follow him 10 eternity. During the night a
seaman and myself found it difficult to
keep our companions alive. By dint OF
much exertion, however, we succeeded
| Several, however, including myself, were
severely frostbitten.
We were now entirely out of provisions,
starvation staring US in the faces. Want
of water compelled US to drink sea water,
but this of course only increased our thirst.
We now made up our minds that we were
indeed lost. It is impossible to describe
our frightful condition no water. food,
clothes frozen to our backs, feet wet and
frozen, and strength exhausted with bail
ing the boat.
Saturday morning we discovered sail /;
oh how glad were our hearts at this sight (;
but many my companions were too help
less to see even this coming succor. On
making signal toh by the raising of hands
and handkerchief, she bore down for US.
She proved to be the bark Elise, Captain
Nordenbolott from Baltimore for Bremen,
who took US on board, and in the kindest
manner did all in his power to alleviate
our sufferings and make US as comfortable
as he could under the circumstances. We
continued to suffer severely from the effects
of our privations and exposure. Captain
commodate so large a number, and wished
to transfer US to some vessel bound for the
United States. He signalized an Ameri-
can ship, supposed to be bound to some
eastern port, but he paid no attention to the
signal On Monday morning last, having
then Teen two days on board the bark, we
spoke the Hamburg bark Elise, Captain
Nelson, bound from Hamburg for New
York, who sent boat alongside.
Upon hearing of our misfortunes, and as
pertaining our wish to proceed to New
York, he kindly offered US passage in his
vessel. All but two of US went on board
his nospitable ship, where we experienced
the utmost kindness at his hands, and those
of the passengers and crew. Mr. Scheler
and lady decided to proceed to Bremen in
the bark, and thence to their destination.
Mr. Deminego, passenger, an Italian, is
so much frostbitten that his life is des-
paired of.
Flora Solomon and Mile Ernestine Bel
lett were severely injured by the cold, but
are recovered.
The crew are progressing as we'll as can
be expected.
Of the fate of those on the raft and in the
two boats together with that of the captain
and the few of the crew remaining ON the
ship, know nothing; but surmised that
the boats were picked up by some passing
vessel. I do not think the raft could have
foated in the heavy sea that rolled the first
night, and I am afraid that all on board
went down with her.
Among the passengers who are presumed
to be lost by this terrible catastrophe, we
notice the name of Mr. Albert Sumner and
his family. Mr. Sumner was an elder broth
er of the Hon. Charles Sumner.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-11-25
NOTICE.


The undersigned, as the Executor of the last
VIII and Testament of John Blount decd will
expose to public sale on the plantation of said
Testator, lying fifteen miles Southwest OF the
town OF Monroe, III the county of Enlon ON
Tuesday the 25th day of November next, a
large amount of real and personal property, COLI
siSting of
Four Tracts Of Land,
as follows:
The Home Tract, ad Joining the land of Robert
Delaney, the Owens tract and others, containin.
about three hundred and twenty acres, upon
which there is good Grst Mill.
The Weaver Tract, adjoining the above tract
William WaIkup and others, containing about
one hundred and eighty-five acres
A third Tract adjoining the Home tract and
others, containing sixty-seven acres.
A fourth Tract, known as the Stewart tract,
adjoining the lands of William Winchester, j.
A. McNeely and others, containing about one
hundred and twenty-three acres.
The foregoing lands are well improved, and
are good Cotton and Grain lands, and are very
well watered.
ALSO,
Sixteen Valuable Negroes,
Consisting of Men, Women and Children tho
negroes are all young and likely.
About 10000 Lbs. Cotton, in the
seed.
About 700 Bushels of Corn.
Horses, Mules, Stock of Cattle, Hogs, Farming
Tools, Blacksmith's Tools, first rate
Road Wagon, Fodder, Oats,
Hay, &c, &c.
A credit will be given. Terms made known
on the day of sale. The sale will continue from
day to day until all the property is sold.
WM. STEWART, Ex'r.
Oct. %, 1856 list
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-11-25
SIGHT BILLS AND TIME CHECKS

One of the mooted points of commercial
law is, whether bank checks, drawn payable
at a future day, or commercial bills at sight
are entitled to grace.-The decisions of the
Courts have been varied, and the practice
of bankers is not uniform, though the denial
of grace days is becoming more general
A recent case in Ohio, of Martain VS.. Baily
brought the following ruling on the subject
from Judge BARLEY, of the District Court
I. That draft of money, payable at a
day subsequent to its date, although other.
wise in the ordinary form of check, is a
bill of exchange, and subject to the usages
and rules that govern bills of exchange,
and as such, is entitled to days OF
grace.
II. The distinction between bill and a
check does not depend upon whether drawn
payable to order or bearer, or whether
drawn upon bank or banker or not; but
it is founded in the difference in nature or
character of these two classes of COM
mercial paper.
III. A check and a bill of exchange,
though in many respects similar, are to be
distinguished in the following particulars,
to wit:
LIST. A:check is drawn upon an existing
fund, and is an absolute transfer or ap-
preparation to the holder of so much money,
in the hands Of the drawee, but very
frequently drawn in anticipation of funds,
upon previously arranged credit.
I'd. The drawer of check is always
the principal, whereas the drawer of bill
frequently stands in the position of mere
surety.
Sd. Although demand of payment and
notice of non-payment in due time may be
essential to hold the endorser of a check,
yet failure in this respect does not dis
charge the drawer, unless an actual loss to
him can be shown to have arisen from such
delinquency on the part of the holder.
4th. A check requires no acceptance, and
when presented, is presented for payment.
5th. 1t is not protestible, or, in other
words, protest is not requisite to hold the
maker or an endorser.
4th. From these distinguishing charac-
teristics, arising out of the nature of these
two classes of interest, it follows that
check is payable ON presentation and
demand, and cannot be made payable on a
specified day in future, and consequently
not entitled to days of grace.
5th. Any supposed usage of banks for
any particular place to regard drafts upon
them payable at a certain day, as checks,
and not entitled to days of grace, is
as evidence to control the rules
of law in relation to such paper.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-11-25
GARDINER, Me. June % 1874

VIZ: II. DYER-Dear Sir: have used two bot.
ties OF PROT Woods Hair Restorative, and can tru-
restoring and changing the Hair Before using IT
was as gray as man of seventy. MY hair has
nov attained its original color. You can recon-
mend 1t to the world without the least fear, as my
ease was one OF the worst kind.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-11-25
$50 Reward,


D AN AWAY from the subscriber, on the Sd
IL instant, my boy NED; said boy was pur,
chased from the estate of James l.. Davidson,
deceased, of Providence, Mecklenburg county,
and is extensively known in that Vicinity; ne
is about 3j or 40 years of age, feet, 10 or /
inches in height. has had an arm broken, and
dishgured slightly, do not remember which,
he is intelligent, and black The above re-
ward will be paid for bis delivery to me, or
S35 for his lodgment IN jail, so Il can get him
within fifteen days from date OF this, or S25 for
has delivery or lodgment, so that can get him
in any length of time, and 81 extra for every
shot put into him will be paid with pleasure.
ANY information concerning said boy will
be thankfully received, and literally reward
cd. ROBT. S. HUNTLY,
Walkersville, Union Co., N C..
N. B.-There are reasons to believe that he
has been enticed away by white man.
Sept. so, 1s56-tf
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NOTICE.
ii Likely Negroes.
. Valuable Tracts OfLaud

among which there is good Cook, also a oO,a
Body Servant and other valuable slaves, men men
women and children. N'
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-11-25
HOUSE OF COMMONS.

At L. o'clock the House was called to
order by Mr.. G, Howard, Assistant Clerk
to the last Legislature. The Counties be-
ing called alphabetically, one hundred and
two members answered. Several of the
members not having yet received their GER
tifcates of election, were, on motion of Mr..
7. Settle, jr., of Rockingham, allowed to be
sworn in-their election being verified by
members In possession of certificates.
The naths of office were administered by
c. b. Root, Esq, a Justice of the Peace for
Wake county.
The members present being sworn in, on
motion Of Mr.. Settle. the House proceeded
tn the election of Speaker.
Mr.. Settle nominated j. G. Shepherd. ESQ,
of Cumberland.
Mr.. ID. ID. Fcrebec, of Camden, nominal
ed Gen. j. NJ. Leach, of Davidson.
The House voted as follows; For J. G.
Shepherd, Il; for j. NJ. Leach, %. Mr..
Shepherd voted for Mr.. Settle; Mr.. Leach
voted for Mr.. Stubbs,
The Clerk announced Mr.. Shepherd as
elected; aud he was conducted to the Chair
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-11-25

A Boy to learn the Printing business at this
Office. He must be of good character, and be
able to read and write. Apply early.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-11-25
North Carolina Legislature.

We learn from the Raleigh Standard that
the General Assembly of North Carolina
began its biennial session at the Capitol, in
Raleigh. on Monday 18th, in pursuance OF
law
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1856-11-13

DEsrRUcTI,rg FIRE AT SYRACUsE.-On Sat
urday morning last, there was a confagration
at Syracuse, New York, that swept over
space Of more than twelve acres, destroying
over one hundred Buildings, in the most i'm
porant business portion of the city, including
the Post Office, banks, stores and dwelling
houses. Over an hundred families were made
houseless by this calamity. There was high
wind and no water to be obtained. and moth
ing was done to stop the confagration. The
letters in the Post Office and the papers and
books of the banks were saved. The loss is
estimated at a million Of dollars Among the
principal sufferers are l.. G. Avery, one hun
dred thousand, and Lynch & Brothers twenty
thousand dollars
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1856-11-13

OF We cannot resist the TEMPTATION to
write about the weather no"-a-days. Such
weather, so bright, and cool withal, is worth
talking about. For many days past, we have
been SO blessed with cloudless skies, and
bright sunshine, that we shall be content to
take nature in rousher mood, so soon as she
pleases thus to exhibit herself We appreci-
ate this weather, each day beginning with a
touch of winter, moderating to an Autumnal
noon, and then falling into night of poetic
beauty. moonlight hours were made" for
good purposes.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1856-11-13

GIVE may provoke smile upon the faces
of those interested in river news, but we an
nounce, by the authority of the Cincinnati
Commercial, another rise from that fabulous
stream, Kanaa0ha. This time Mr.. Miller has
seen a man, who saw it rise So we we may
be safe in looking for rise here soon. At
Cincinnati, Louisville and Pittsburg, the river
is at stand.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1856-11-13

OYsTERs.-We received from Messrs. Cook
& Son, yesterday evening, can of superb
oysters. We don't know the "brand" of the
have ne, fner or fatter oysters than
those sent u Cook. Messrs. Cook &
Son will keep o. ID throughout the season
fresh Baltimore oysters which they warrant
fresh and good.
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Prizes payable IN Full a0ithOW d
SCHEME
APPROXIMATIONS PRIZEs


APPROXIMATION PRIZES.
The two preceding and the succeeding number
drawing the first 222 prizes will be entitled ne 0
prOximstion prizes For example:If ticket No idz2
irawstae 500 o0o prize those tickets numbered
1881 and 1882 Will each be entitedo $780, ana SO on ac
coTing to the above scheme. If ticket should De
the approximations would be q 2 2aeSs and 80 Al tlehe
No 30 coo should be drawn the approximations oIu ot
the approximations will be on che sdrs~r%ineipIe
PLAN OF THE LOTTERY.
above scheme there 600 tickets number
o There 22z full prizes and sSS approximation
king in all ITO pizes
Thu numbers 80 GOO corresponding with the
tickets printed separate slips paper
roedup and encirced with small tin tubes and aced
Glass Wheel.
The of the different prizes similarly
ed eneirced placed in another wheel. After
voiyng the wheels number is drawn from the wheel
the time prize is drawn from the 9TH
Wheel by bows who bindfOded. The number and the
prize drawn are0pened and exh the audience
registered by the Commissioner the being placed
against the number drawn This operation repeatfd anti
The drawing is then Irin ted
at comparison the Commissioner certfes to its
richness
~ All orders for tickets packages in OF the Mary
will prompt attention. and the draw
mailed all purchasers Immediately after it is
Address T. Il. HUBBARD a. 60.
No. SO Fayette St. Box No. 40.
nct2f-tf Baltimore. Narylard
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Kentucky.

Kentucky.
LOUISVILLE, Nov II.
All but six counties heard from. By care
fully estimating these, we make Buchanan's
majority 1905 in the whole State, Kentucky.
Fremont polls 400 votes.
New YORK, Nov IL.
Nine counties of Iowa give Republican
gain, since 1854, of $3.50.
Tennessee gives Democratic majority of
6.0OO.
Illinois goes Democratic by 5000. Wash
burn, Farnsworth, Kellogg, Lovejoy, Repub-
licans,) and Allen, Harris, Morrison, Shaw,
Smith and Marshall, (Democrats,) are elected
to Congress.