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The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1856-08-26

WE have rented the Brick Building First street.
doors below Msssrs Bement Vieies and in few days
will be receiving Snrng Stock We would respectfully
invite all Id friends and the trade
shall be prepared to offer them
beth in the quality of Goods and in
prices We will offer goods to all cash and prompt time
buyers other house in the West and solicit
| the patronage ofallsuch custom -. .oc.>,
I Il
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1856-08-26
THE GREAT REMEDY
v. F.. Smith & Co.'s
FEVER and AGUE CURE,
READ THE FOLLOWING CERTIFICATES

LONDON Laurel co., KY, Nov /, 1855
MESSRs V. II. SMITH Co.-Last MONTH when a wish "a
to Louisville having been afflicted with the Chills Fever
for sill finding relief remedies
that took induced give Fever and Cure
trial, and in days missed the chill and have
proving return
this prerar-
all those who afflicted with
ChiIls. Yours truly, JOHN A. CANAFAx
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1856-08-26

VVAVIN4 made n entire change in my mammoth Sky |
III Light, BY which enabled to take much haer pic
kares heretofore that prepared to take pic
Of al that will favorably with any
q the West. ~.
Ihave also associated with for short time Mr. J.
of experience, by
both of always be found
etths ready tn take pictures
- me NIB ne place opposite the Post Once.
n also prepared out aud take likeneses
Gsorpsss ut shortest notice. - - NV ,,,-o0,
2ntf N,
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1856-08-26

WHAVIN In January last disposed interest in the
late arm OF Mo rsan Keen Preston have this day
formed copartnership with my brosher Wna W M5rgan
under the name and style of j. H. W. w MORGAN the
purpose ofransacng general wholesale business in Boots
and Shoes. Hats Cans, etc, J. H. MORGAN,
Evansville, Feb, II. st.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1856-08-26

HNINE CALF BOOT6--Gents fine dress boots manu-
4 facturedt to order. of them with rim t
keen off he hurt faom corned feet
HENDRICKS & McREA
Block.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-10-14
Cash prices Of Belts per running toOt:
LEATHER BETTING.

The public may depend on getting the best
article that can be had, they will run straight,
hold their width, aud run fiat to tic pulty.
These bands arc made of the best oak tanned
leather, and the Sotid part only used. These
JOINTS arc put together with WATERPROOF
cement, which allows them TO be used }"
damp plHces, without any eject upon the
joints. The best sf copper rivets used. Az
assortment generally on hand, and all kinds
made To order.
Also, MACHINE BELT CLASP. for
connecting Belts or Bands together, 10 run Cd
Machinery.
This Clasp is made of plates OF metal
huted out o. the inside ina king teeth ShSiP
enough to press into the Belt and hoId W
without cutting into and lmPuiring It's strength
as IS the case with making holes TO iase
through. or otherwise. 1t ~, when applied 20
the Belt, confined together by means o.
screws, [made for The purpoSe,) So as 10 hC'o
on to every pariicle of the Belt. taere'!
refining its whole strength. An assortment
always on hand.
Also, Superior LACE LEATHER on hanoi
and COPPER EIVETS, with Burrs.
Sole and Upper Leather of every description
constantly on hand. at low prices.
70 Cash paid for Green or Dry llIdes'
taken IN exchange for Boots and Shoes I"
Cash prices.
BOONE & CO.
Charlotte, Oct. 7, 1856. 3m
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-10-14
LAND FOR SALE,

The subscriber now offers for sale that tract
of Land on which he formerly lived, situated in
this county, within the bounds of Hopewell
Congregation, On of the head branchrs of
Long Creek, and within less than half mile of
the Plank Road leading from Charlotte towards
Statesvllle. There are on this land good dwell
ling and most Of the Out-houses necessary for
farming purposes. The tract contains about
25O Acres, and if not disposed of sooner, will be
exposed to public vendue in the town of Char
lotte on Tuesday of October court (inst. being
the 2oth day OF the month.
Terms made known on day Of sale
S, d. WHARTON.
October T.. I5-6t-nd
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-10-14
JUDICIAL PROCEEDINGS.

BIApEN SUPERIOR CoURT.-W hat is the
matter with Bladen! We learn that her
criminal docket presented as black a cata-
Iogue as has probably ever been seen in
North Carolina.
First, came the case of the State against
London. the property of Col. Jos. Lyon,
for Burglary. Verdict, (as ordinary in ca
scs of burglary,) guilty of Larceny. Re
ccivcd 80 Iashes and was discharged
Immediately thereupon another bill was
found against him by the Grand Jury but
the prisoner had disappeared.
Next, the State against Sarah, the pro-
perry of VIM Mckay. Same offence, same
verdict, and same punishment.
Third, State against Shadrach Thompson,
for stealing chickens. Guilty. 80 lashcs,
which were forthwith administered. 1--WE I'M
derStand with considerable rim.)
Fourth. State against Daniel D. Nc
Donald, for the murder of his brOther-in-
law. Ncill Ferguson. This case occupied
the greater portion of two days, and result
cd in prompt verdict Of guilty of murder.
Fifth. State against Thomas McLennon'
for the murder of Elizabeth y. Davis, his
stcp-daughtcr. This case was commenced
on Friday morning and concluded on Satur-
day, by q verdict of guilty, rendered after
Is minutes consultation. The only plea
set up was that of insanity.
On Saturday afternoon, Judge Dick pro
nounced sentence of death on McLennon
and McDonald-thc execution fixed for
Friday the I4th of November. But i'll both
cases an appeal was taken to the Supreme
Court.
Besides these, there remained in Jail,
one prisoner, Henry Pitman, free colored,
On a charge of rape two, W. W. Smith
and Daniel Evans, charged with the murder
of Benjamin Grist, and several on charges
Of larceny, and offences of minor grade,
all Of which go over to the next Spring
Term, for want of time to try at this Term.
Fay. ObSerrer.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-10-14

ORIGIN OF GoLD.-In Australia, Mr.
Mooney has been lecturing on the origin of
gold concerning which he propounded the
following novel theory: He set out by de-
claring his belief that gold is the petrifed
remains of matter which was once animate;
and accompanied as it generally is by
ocean pebbles, quartz, crystal, and other
saline and marine debris, he was of opinion
that gold was the petrifed fat or marrow of
peculiar fish which once foated over the
gold fields when those fields were beds and
bottoms of the worlds great ocean. In
proof of the hypothesis that gold is nothing
more than the ''petrifed fat of peculiar
FISH," the lecturer showed specimens of
quartz in which marine shells were embed
ed. Mr. Mooney also alluded to the fact
that iron exists in the human blood, and
argued from that position that gold might
bed educed from the marrow Of fishes.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-10-14
Administrators Sale.

On Tuesday of Court week, the 28th of Oct,
will sell at the Public Square, in Charlotte, the
following property, belonging to the estate OF
Il. II. BIawlry, deceased:
10 Shares i'll the capital stock of the Charlotte
and 5. Carolina Railroad company.
Shares in the capital stock of the Charlotte
and Taylorsville Plank Road company
II Shares of the capital stock of the Bank OF
Charlotte.
10 Shares in the Bank of the State of Nolth
Carolina.
One of Rich's Patent Salamander Safes.
An extra fine Buggy, but little worn, manu-
featured in Charleston
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-10-14
ATTEMPTED SUICIDE IN CHURCH

Some days ago we mentioned that man
had attempted to shoot himself in n MethO-
dist church in Philadelphia. The following
is a more full account of the affair, as we
find it in letter from the Rev. c. Cooke,
the pastor of the church where the scene
occurred:
just as was in the application of my
sermon, September 9TH, when a deep solem
nifty seemed to rest upon the congregation,
u man entered the door opposite the middle
aisle, and drpositing his hat in a pew, walk
cd deliberately into the altar, and taking
table, drew five or six barrel revolver
from beneath his coat! Up to that mo-
mcnt had continued to speak, though the
movements of the intruder had evidently
gotten the attention of the people. As he
drew his pistol out some supposed he was
going to shoot me; some that lie was a
mailman about 10 shoot into the cOngroga-
ton, and what others thought of, it is diff
cult to tell. Some fell to the floor to be
screened from bullets; some were petrified
with fear; many rushed for the doors, and
many frightcnd females and children
screamed without stint of lungs. The poor
fellow. however, had no intention of iniur-
ing any one but himself.
AS l stood Immediately above him, l
saw him distinctly turn his pistol and place
the muzzlC against his left breast! For
tUnatclv for him and others the cap mashed
without exploding, and before he had time
To rcarrargc for the fultIlncnt of his
suicidal purpose the deadly weapon was
taken from him. Every barrel was loaded
and two of them doubly so. He had been
a member of the church, and some fifteen
months since had fallen by the power of
strong drink IIe was the first to report
has fall to me, and did not expose him.
For year he gave evidence of genuine
reformation. lie has recently fallen again,
and doubtless under sense of shame and
rcnlor.e, more than half demcntcd, selected
the altar of God on which to immediate
himself as a desperate atoncment to the
church. He is now in a hospital God
be mcrciful TO him and his family"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-10-14
Affair of Honor between Messrs
ROfss and PRYOR.

Bolts and Pryor.
The Washington Union contains the cor
respendence relative to the affair of honor
between Beverly Blair Bolts, Esq, and
Mr.. Roger a. Pryor of the Richmond En-
quirer; also card from Thomas P. CHS
man, second of Mr.. Pryor.
The first letter is dated October 1st, from
Pryor to Bolts, requesting the latter to
name time and place of meeting, also wea-
pons. 1t urges haste.
The second is from Bolts to Pryor, NAM
ing NJ. Harrison as his friend, who was
authorized to arrange all the prelimina-
ries.
The third is from Francis J. Smith to Mr..
Pryor, proposing some spot near Washing
ton as suitable place for the hostile meet
ing. The weapons to be used pistols-dis-
lance ten paces-time of arrival at Wash
ington, Monday morning.
The fourth is from Pryor to Bolts, COM
planning of delay, and urging the latter to
so modify the arrangements as to shorten
the time; and also to change the place of
meeting, to some spot near Richmond.
The fifth is from Bolts to Pryor, refusing
to make the desired change.
The sixth is from Pryor to Bolts, accept
ing the first propositions.
Mr. Chisman says in his card, that he
proposed to Bolts second to change the
place to North Carolina, which was rcfus-
ed. That Pryor accepted the fist PROPOSE
tons under protest.
Monday morning, Mr. Chisman had an
interview with +. j. Smith, at Washing
ton, and reduced the terms Of the proposed
duel to writing, and made all necessary ar
engagements to avoid the police. That
Pryor and his friends arrived on the ground
about three O'Clock in the morning, and be-
fore the arrival of the opposing party, the
police appeared.
Upon the appearance of the police Messrs
Pryor and Irving fed to the woods, but
subsequently Mr. Irving and Chisman We're
arrested.
Bolts and his friends who staid at Rock
Vile, Md, about 16 miles from Washing
TON, uullHS inc Liout, "eIo dilooICu, "'
soon as they arrived upon the ground.
Both principals after consulting with
friends, consented to proceed to Richmond
in custody Of Tyler.
Chisman states that after the arrest, and
before reaching the city of Washington
Pryor's friends proposed to Smith, that an
other meeting take place soon as the recog-
nizances were entered. Smith declined
then, but gave encouragement that the pro-
position would be accepted after the for
malities of the law had been complied with.
Mr. Chisman closes his statement as fol-
lows:
Being satisfied from these and other
facts, that any attempt to secure hostile
meeting will be thwarted by persons not
concerned with the matter, but friendly to
J. NJ. Bolts and feeling satisfied from the
physical condition of Beverly Blair Bolts,
that Pryor ought not to shoot at him, he,
Chisman, can have nothing more to do
with the matter, and closes his connection
with the affair by giving the correspondence
to the public.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-10-14
1ArER PROM EUROPE.

HALIFAX, Oct. S.-The steamer Niagara
hos arrived with later dates from Liverpool.
No change in the Gotten market.
The London Times alludes to rumored
ol,;ance of those European powers, who are
disnased to adopt it, respecting the immu-
n;tv Of merchant vessels from capture by
men of war.
A special meeting of the Berlin CABINET
has been considering the Sound Dues ques-
ton. and has decided in favor OF capitail-
zation.
The Turks are fortifying the North SIDE
of the Danube and have moved some troops
70 Kalafat on the left oank.
Political affairs are unchanged.
The ultimatum of the Allies has been
delayed a few days, in order to give Naples
an opportunity to make concessions.
The contemplated expedition is OF for
midable character, and consists OF elght
steamers ready to sail. The expedition Is
very unpopular in France. Austria has
been notified of the contemplated expedition
but interposes no obstacles.
Lord Hardinge, the commandments
of the English army, is dead.
The bank of France has raised the rate
of interest to 6 per cent.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-10-14

THE FLORIDA Wharf.-The military op-
crations against the Indians in Florida is
to be carried on, it is said, with increased
vigor. y letter from Tampa says:
by Hotter from Fort Myers, dated
September 18th. We arc advised that jun
per. the great chief of the Arkansas Semi
nolos. will como down lin accordance with
the terms Of a recent treaty between him
and the authorities at Washington with a
delegation and try to induce Bowlecs to
remove to the west. If he cannot sue
coed in that, lie will bring 400 or 500 of
his tribe down and fight in connection with
the troops, as the friendly Creeks did dur
ing the war of I836-'4O. 1t is to be hoped
that their services will not be needed; but
if they should be, they viii prove a most
valuable ally to the troops which viii te in
the field. so that We may expect exciting
times this winter in the Everglades"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-10-14
Also, 3 NEGROES,

An elderly man and woman, and valuable
boy, about q years of age, who was the body
servant of the deceased, and who has had con
siderable experience as a salesman in the grocery
business.
A credit ofI2 months will be given. Further
terms made known on day of sale
j. N. HUTCHINSON,
Oct 7, 1856. [14-4tl Administrator
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-10-14

ATTEMPT TO MOB JUDGE.-The Cass-
Vile (Ga.) Standard of Thursday last, says:
We learn that a crowd of men undertook
to mob Judge Brown in Court in Marietta,
last week, on account of his having fined
several Of them for disorder in the Court
house. The marshal and officers of Court
being present, came to his relief. He fined
and imprisoned several of the mobites to
the extent of the law.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-10-14
Cloa!ks and ShaWIs,

Chinelle ScarEs. ladies' silk and lamb's-wool
Vests. Hosiery and Gloves, Belts of all varieties
large variety Of Ribbons, Ginghams, Calicoes,
Flannels, Linseys, bleached & brown Sheetings.
We feel very confident if the ladies will give
call before buying we can show them as
large and as we'll selected stock of Goods as can
be found in western Carolina We know our
goods We're bought low and we determined
TO sell them on good terms as they can be
bought elsewhere.
Call and see US, as it will afford us pleasure to
show our goods whether you buy or not We
know we can save you money.
BROWN, STITT & co.
October Z, 1856 14-5t
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-10-14
GARDNER, Me. June - 1854.

WIN. II. DYER-Dear Sir: have used two bot
ties OF Prof. Woods Hair Restorative, and can tru-
iy say It Is the greatest discovery OF the age Tor
restoring ard changing the HAIR Before using It
was as gray as man OF seventy. My haIr has
now attarned its original roIor. You can recon-
mend it to the world without the least fear as my
case one OF tue worst KIND.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-10-14

RANDOLPH COURT.-At Randolph Supe-
rior Court, last week, Judge Person presid-
ing, several convictions for minor offences
and one for murder, took place. Alex'r
Hooker, young man aged %. of previous
good character. was convicted of murder
ing John Chavis, in August last, by
shooting him with rifle. Chavis was a
married man, said to be of mixed blood,
who had seduced the sister of Hooker and
enticed her off from home. Hooker brought
her back and finding Chavis lurking about,
repeatedly warned him off, and finally
discharged his rife towards him, not in
tending to hit him, but the ball struck q
limb and glanced, striking Chavis in the
head. Hooker Immediately went to the
Sheriff and surrendered himself, making
the above statement. The Asheborough
Bulletin says that the verdict of guilty of
murder, under these circumstances, created
intense excitement. and petition to the
Governor for pardon was signed by the
Judge, the Jury, Grand Jury, members OF
the Bar. officers of the Court, and the
spectators present.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-10-14

From THE ARCTIC REGIoSs.-Captain
Penny, Commander Of the ship Lady
Franklin, has returned with her to Aberdeen,
from the Arctic Regions, and reports that
when he was in Hograth's Sound, he was
told by the Esquimaux that some of their
companions had seen, long way offin a
northwesterly direction, circular white tent
erected on the ice. The Esquimaux had
taken from it on their first visit some bright
metal, and on their second visit some more.
Afterwards they had seen two white men
III the tent.
1t was reported among the natives that
these and other white men had persisted
from hunger. So far as Captain Penny
can judge, he thinks that this may refer to
the same party from whom DIR. Rae obtained
the silver spoons, DC, which identified the
white men with Sir John Franklin and his
party.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-10-14
LEVIN & BAKER,
BROKERS, AUCTI0NEERS AND

COMMISSION MERCHANTS.
No. 1913 Exchange Row, COLOMBIA, D W.
For the sale of
Real Estate, Stocks, Bonds, Negroes, ana -
kinds Of country produce.
REFERENCES
John Caldwell, Col. r. c. Anderson, ColU~
bia, S. C.
j. H. Wiley & Co., Charleston, 81 q
Blair & Brothers, Charlotte, n. e. al
Hen. C. b. Sullivan. Hon. j. II. Irby' sain"''
Fleming, Laurensville, S, c.
F. +. Beatty, Greenville, b. 7:
DIR. Edward Sill, Salisbury, M Con
Rankin & Mclean, W. b. Gilmer "
Greensboro, n. C..
October7 1886. li7H
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-10-14
SMUT MACHINES

The subscribers have On hand a suppIv of
these superior Machines. which they are Of.
'erihg al low prices TOR CASH. and warran-
ted to give salts or no sale.
Also, full assortment of genuine Anchor
Brand BOLTING CLOTHS, at
FISHER, BURROUGHS e. co,
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-10-14

WAKE SUPERIOR COURT.-The follow
ing, among other cases, were disposed of
at the term of the Superior Court held here
last week.
The State rs. Wiley J. Lloyd, indicted
for bigamy. Counsel for the State, MI.
Attorney General Bachelor: for the defen-
dant Messrs. Lewis, G.. w. Haywood, and
Busbee. The defendant was convicted,
and on Saturday at II o'clock, in pursuance
of the sentence of the Court, he was brand
whipped.
The State as. John Lishly, for larceny.
Convicted.
The State Us. John Mitchell, for larceny
demonstrating. Convicted.
The State Us. w. w. Fort, for getting
possession of bond payable to one Cross,
and tearing it. Convicted.
The State Us. Guilford, slave, the pro-
pcrty of Col. w. H. charged
with the murder of Mathew PEBBLES, of
Johnston. Verdict of guilty. Motions
were made by the prisoners Counsel for a
new trial and in arrest of Judgment, which
were overruled; and the Court, understand
ing that the master of the slave would APP
peal to the Supreme Court, did not pro-
nounce a formal sentence on the prisoner,
but merely fixed the day for his execution
Friday, the 31st of October. Having
appealed, the Judgment for execution is of
course vacated.
On the civil docket, the only cause tried
that excited much interest, was that of
Nancy Howell rs. Thomas Young, charged
with the seduction of the plaintiffs daugh-
ter. The jury returned verdict for 500
damnges.-RQL. Standard.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-10-14

WE have received large stock Of
FANCY SILKS, BOILED BLK SILKS,
Fancy and solid colored DeLaines, Cashmares,
and every kind Of DRESS GOODS for Ladies
wear. The best assortment of Dress Trimmings
III Market all kinds of Embroidery; which we
are offering to sell at very low prices. Ladies'
Boots and Shoes, the best assortment we have
ever had and at lower prices; Ladies trimmed
Hats, white and coiored, the best and think
the nr,.ttif.st In rnArlSt-t
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-10-14

MIDNIGHT AssAsSINATION.- Friday
night last brutal murder was committed
in St. Matthew's Parish. About II O'Clock
Mr. James McGrew was called out of his
bed by the assassin, under pretence of in
curing the direction to the Providence
camp ground, at which place a camp-meet-
ing was then in progress. When within
four Or FIVE steps of the gate, gun was
diseharged-the contents entering his left
side and producing almost instant DEATH
The murderer then made his escape, leav
ing, SO far as known, no clue for his
detection and trial before human tribu-
nal. Orangeburg Southron.