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Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1856-12-20
AUDITORS NOTICE.
John W. Friling,

John W. FriIing.
We No 60 August T. 1856
Daniel Druckemiller
Notice is hereby given that the undersigned
Auditor appointed 10y the Court OF Common
Pleas Of Northumberland coanty, to report the
facts in relation to the JUDI ments against the
defendant in this case which have the priority
and the amount due on each, will attend to the
duties of his said appointment at his Office in the
Borough of Sunbury, on Monday the 29lh day
of December A. ID. 1856, at 10 O'Clock A. NJ,
of said day, at which time and place all persons
interested may attend.
WIN. NJ. ROCKEFELLER
December 6, ls56.-4t Aadi,or
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1856-12-20
AUDITORS MorrcFp.

AT Office is hereby given that the undcrsign-
~ ed Auditor, appointed by :he urphau-'
Court of Northumberland county, TO distribute
the assets remaining in tn hands of William
Deppin, Executor &c of John Leader, deceased,
t. aud among those legally entitled to the
same, will attend to the duties OF his sppont.
ment at his office in the Borough of sunbury,
Pennsylvenis, on Friday the Goth day of Decem-
her 1856, al o'clock ?. NJ when and where all
persons interested NAV attend if lhes see proper
J. B. PACKER, Auditor.
Sunbury, Dec. G, lS56.-3t
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1856-12-20
Notice

rs hereby given that letters Of Administrat: On
L De BoSIs soS have been granted To the sub.
scrher on the estate OF George Eckert, late of
the Borough of Milton, Northumberland county,
deceased. All persons indebted to said estate
will please make payment without delay. and
those having claims against said estate will.
please present them properly a,tes,ed for settle
ment. JAMES BEARD, Adm'r
GunbsYy, Dxosnis1 Q, isbe--0
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1856-12-20
..n, Daniel Swarta,
.aoy-lsasc Shatfer.
-bcni. Gearhnrt.
TRAVERSE JURORS.

lypntury--Henry S Goblin. John Spesce,
Philip Clark, VIM A Bruner, 5 Sickel
Northumberiand--Johu A Taylor, =. B.
Smith Joseph Bashore. JOS. Martin.
Jhlton-S. Il. Brown,
Detcga,e-Charies Hagsnbuch, John
Keiser.
Letcis --George Siahl, Geo. Wykof,
CAiiisquaque-Wm Derr,
Point-Adsm Vsndling.
Upper .4ngusid--J. ii Adams, William
l. SmithWm. Krener, Jereniah Cooper, j.
Ii Riaud,
Lopcr Iaousta-J Fashold, Geo. Savidge
Rush-G Dcitz, Anthony Huff, John De-
shay,
.Shamokia--Jesse Reed. Robert McWil-
liams, 5. Campbell,
C0Gl-Wm Snyder,
.Jactsoa-J Ohm Y Klock, Wolf,
Caa.-oa-J II llaupt,
.Jorddn-J Daniel,
Upper 1fahaaoy--J. II Adams, Charles
S!cgtl
JVashing,on-J Reitz Treon,
Lo.rer lfdhdnoy-J Ohm Dockey, ecn. John
Bowen,
Litie Hahanoy--S Duukelberger. J. Hen
syl, Jacob Rakcr,
.zerbe--D l. Herb, ID Beckley,
ia Loraet-Ihomas Shall, Wm Moore.
PETIT JURORS.
.S,iabuy--J. Borne, j Weiser. Martin Il
Epchcr. L. Lazarus.
Norttam5Gidnd-G I Taggert, II Rsnnin.
Crr. j Snriner,
iHlion-A Logan.
Tr5ui--J HI Hui'uan, J Hartman.
Deieware-J. Z. Armstrong Christian
GuSh, + Carver,
1emis--B Nengcs
ChHSquaque--T Pard0,'
Ppiat-J Guick
Timer AuguSta-H Robins,
LO,rer .dugustd-P. Muilick. VIM Dewitt,
Wm Furman Samuel Gehringcr, James Lett
sel,
Rush-Steph Hursh, Alex. Campbell, +.
Htf' 4 Gulick. j. Beseet.
!Sham0lni-P. Rotharmel, Elida John,
Cam, rop--C Il Boyer,
Observation-Disclosures Rebock, L I Dram-
heller
Lo~er AEa1anoy--N. Wolf, ? Borrsl, j.
ItiNps,
Little Bdhanoy-E Brewer.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1856-12-20
DEN TISTRY-
GEORGE REM,

A NNOUNCES to the citizens Of Sunbury and
"A vicinity, that he has opened an Office in Sun
bury, above II. J. Wvlverton's office opposite G..
Weaver's Hotel, where he is prepared TO attend
to s kinds of work belonging to the profession.
in the latest and most improved style. All work
well done and warranted.
December l3, Is56-
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1856-12-20

FRY'S Cabas, Satchells, Portmoneies, Ira.
Yelling Bags, Eutouis Cases. Scissors In cases.
Portfolios. Sessr cases, &c. as low as similar
goods can be purchased in the United States.
l2s Arch street above 9Th, Philadelphia
December 9, ls56.-4t oct 4 3m W
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1856-12-20
CENTRE OF ATTRACTION!
LARGE ASSORTHhEN OF
FALL AND WRITER GOODS.


LARGE SSORTAhENC OF
FALL AND WRITER GOODS.
CHEAP r-HAaD>UNE-DtE
'ENHESE qualities combined, the paLlic will
4 find by calling a, the stove off. Y. BRIGHT
4 soN.-Their assortment is large, s"i has
been selected with great care, sal will he d..-
posed OF at = smsll advance.
TiIE lsnDIE3
Win find among our Dry Good<-Wooi Plsid-,
Black and Fancy Silks, Plaid Lam. Flannrls
Alpaca, solid eolnrsL snd Fancy Delsims. de-
hesrs. Scotch Plaids, Figured Cashmere, Per
sian Twill. coburs Cloth, Ginghams, Csicos
Delane and Debege Kobes,
Florence .SIt, Wool Hoods, Opera Caps
and I'~ien Cuffs.
LADIES and CHILDREN WOOLTALNAs
Gum Belts. Belt Ribbon, VI chair Head Dresses
Ribbons, Needle-wOrked and l3usls Collars.
Thread LHc.s. Flouncing. Inserting, Ssi,s, Mail,
Camhrlc, Nsinsook, Dimity, Banned Mu.in
brliiisntine, snd = general assortment Vi white
Goods.
Wool and Cotton Carpets, Oil Cloths, Oh
Shades. ROckdsle blankets, Turkish COUNT T,..nes
embossed table covers, tickings, sack fsnne,
scsIis, kid, silk, Iisle thread and wooden gloves.
S5GIGAV VyLaaiJ
or every variety, Russia C,A-l, i.i.rn and
Cotton Disper
TIE GENTLEMEN
will find Black, Blue and Brown French Cloths
Dosskins, Black and Fame, C.s.iinsr, figured
SstineIt O,,TcOal,ug, Tweed, N-i'eh-n.- siik,
Satin, Plush and SILK Velvet N,.l,ns, NscA.,le.,
Ncsris, CUlais, Closes and Sio,ks.
ppA,,y.Hykf>k, crrsr,zrYsr
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1856-12-20

DISSOLUTION
NOTlCEis IL hereby given that the late partner
ship existing under the firm of Smick Il
Rem. Dentists in the Borough of SupLurv. was
Gisso!red by mutua! consent Gu The ;Oth Of No
verltcr lsst. JOHN T.. SMICK,
GEORGE RENN.
Sunhurv, Decemher s, ls56.-6t
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1856-12-20
AIE-

ior sale Farm in Upper
.ip, containing OF acres, ad-
oisel and DR.. Sminky. The i'm
are a Two Story Log House and q
arm, an orchard II choice fruit. Twelve
as arc meadow, 10 acres woodland and the
remainder cleared. Possession given on the list
Of April, 1857. Apply TO
JACOB STRAwSER,
Upper Mahonoy, December ls, s56.--6t
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1856-12-20
PENNSYLVANIA COMMERCIAL
INSTITUTE.

LOCATED I'M YORK. PA
: / FtEkS young n'en sll the advantages Of .
( thorough Business Education.
TIE COURSE OF STUDY
Embraces Doable-ER,ry Book Keeping. q. sp-
piled 10 Wholesale, Retail. Commission, Man
uiacturins, Shipping. Steam Boating, Individ.
usi, Partnership, and COMPOUND Company
Business.
PENMANSHIP
in all the Ancient and Modern Hsnjs. Also,
LECTURES on Commercial Law end Political
Economy, by Thomas L. Cochran, ESQ.
For Circulars, &c, address the urde,signed,
4. X. WHITE,
York, Pa.
September 6, 1slG-Cm.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1856-12-20

FRY'S Dressing Gases Of wood or leather, for
travelling or home use, all fitted with articles
Of real utility and warranted Cutlery. the largest
assortment, in the city to select from
1873 Arch Street, above 9Th PhiIada,
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1856-12-20

FRY'S Writing Desks. Papeteries, lowell Ca
ses, Work Boxes, &c, warranted manufactured
in our own work shop, from materials seasoned
to suit the climate.
l2S Arch Street, above 9Th Philad'a.'
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1856-12-20
.s>c iork Express fov 1852

.s g. 4 Grk Express fov 1852
The place the "wEEkl.Y EMPRESS" before a wide
CIRCLE Il IoadeIs 1t will IA future G- published u,on ihe
casi sysieIu.
Wan the ca,h plan, is price will be reduced To IA
which will sIsu4e all who WISH 10 oitin it, u d. s. at
The prce 0 tae chrapss. U the widely paper.
~ New Sors.
The Weekly Express" will contain m sdi,,ion 70 the
usual phuc, g.hrI news, miscellaneous sId Other read
il< usirr al M, ,reaD. family IxpeI the New Y,st
sorE iufs ga EsLI ke,s as are oI peueIaI interest
TERMS:
Single Single eops: saper.Ansn.
Five cupes
ren cup,rs u
Twenty Copies 10 si3en, ego, and On e1tre eony 20
The gtiet up up the cub Twenty copies Lr over TO
The address 'd e ch sa~crilsr, 81 10
Specimen sent, id-e upln sppIs,stin, 70 any sdItss
and ~ many rs Insy h- wanted.
To Ciefgj men, the Wetsiy will lie fr Ono Dolls,
per anIiun
The Semi-Weeky Exprsss" has been reduced ~ Three
b liars Ier SUNNI and will be Supplied Cals upon
The fuliI~In. terms
sm.'e e,",. 500 er."aa
Five cupies li2o
The Day ESpre-s (Mornins or Evening Edit on at
the selection II IN. sdiscrDe will hsreattcr lie se,t ty
nsil II III rs r annnuI-slways payable in advance
ToerslL- all who prefer IA Judge the Express uIoa
it's nt~Is tT themselves Specimen CuyIes Wia ne
Tree To say sidfrIs upon srricaiinn tn ~
Conner II WaI saI Nassau sIees
November 81, 1850 TWP New Iu,k.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1856-12-20
rRY's CHRISTMAS 4 NEW YEARS

PREsENT.--A very rich nsscr'ment of elegant
and useful goods Of the newest European Pro-
ductions.
1873 Arch ST., above sth Philadelphia.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1856-12-20
Ladies' Dress Goods

Bargains at the Old Stand.
EUxIsIrS G & GRANT
e RE now opening a new and very desirable
IN stock of Fall and Winter Goods, em-
bracing an endless variety. Their stock con-
sists in part Of
Black C Fancy Brosdcloths & Csssimeres.
Winter Wares ior men and boys, all styles snd
prices.
DRESS GOODS.
SILKS-Pioin and Figured Black
An assortment of Plaid Stripe aud Figured Fan
cy Dress Silks at unusually low prices,
Mus. De Lains. Delrges &c,
GlNGH AMS-from Of to rs cents per yard.
CALICOES- I" l2l
WHITE GOODS.
Cambria. Jaconetts, Swiss. Tsriton, Null, Bobi-
nett, French and Swiss Laces, Edgings, &c.
Brown and blesched Muslins, nrllings. Ticks,
Checks, To~lings, Table Diapers, &c.
GROCERIES,.
HARDWARE and QUEENSWARE,
Cedar.wsre, Hollow-wsre, Iron, Steel, Plaster
Salt and Fish.
Also fresh supply Of
DRUGS AND MEDICINES
Thankful for Psst fsvors, We hope by strict
sttenton and desire to please, still to NEE, with
the spurovs. Of our friends.
H. Country produce OF oil kinds taken At the
highest market price
Sunhur,, Nov. :9. ls56.-ly.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1856-12-20
List of Causes,

EI7OR trial ia the Court Of Com,Eos Plea
T. Of Northumberland County, al JsnuaI,
T., A. D., 1857.
PLAINTIFFS. DEFENDANTS.
G. Leisenring W G. Morris
Donshue vs. Henry Eckls 4 30.
Samuel lilener vs. Michael Wertmsu
The Presbyterian q Co Va w & Ksss
GeJdes. Marsh d Co vs. Wn Csul
Daniel Robbins VS. Thos Barr & Barr
Jscoba Hartman 1 DouRle d Leithenthsls lst
l. H0chsn va Higgins T. Dpnnei
Is 'Sr.iih's ex'rs. vsC. W. Higgins ct al
same vsC W Higgins
spme vs. same
p Dickson VS. p. Sheager
We'll and DrrifGs vs Israel Tsggsrt
lsasc Vincent E1'u VS. Tbolnss Drum
Abott for Justice VS. s X Wood
Daniel Zartmsn VS. G Bower sdn'r
George Adams Exrs VS. Ira Il Clement
lazarus Meir vs Thomas Burr
jonathan Brosious vs. Henry Bohner
VIM McWiliams Va John p Sumsep
John Bowen WJ. B Msosr
Jacob Hover &c vs. John Summers
J Leib VS. II II Ya.rins
VIM l. DeWat s VIM and Feseb
Samuel Hunters e1'rs Va sane
W., r,;,. -. Overseers Of the Poor of
Zeib be township
David Miller vs. Christian Bower. ad,n'rs
Ire Y Clement VS. + Y Bright
VIM McWilliams ys John p Sulsmers
Jonas W of and wife vs Isaac Vncenls EI'rs
Philip Fox vs. EeDry Fsrnwslt
J Nesbt VS. Shelter End Nen
Henry Gets vs. came
Reynolds and McFsden vs same
Wm J. Dcwsrt vsH u Mtssst
Harriet Long uA GiI,er's ex'rr.
The Church Council of
the Lutheran Church st We Jacob Mengss SC
Turhutviile
X. h FriCk vs. Abner Il Jssep ph l.,esnd
JAMES BEARD, Pr.th'Iy.
Prothonotary's Office
Sunbury, Dee. 5, 1855.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1856-12-20
Estate or CatIiarine sherwood
HonnnenA

dPGeuseC.
NOTICE ia hereby given to all persons in
AS terested that the undersigned appointed
Auditor. TO distribute the assets in the hands
Of William V. Silverwood, Administrator Of
Catherine Sherwood, decd, according to
law, will attend to the duties Of his appoint
mept at ho Office in the thorough ofSunbury,
on Friday the I'd day Of January next, at ~
o'clock, A. NJ.
WILLIAM I. GREENOUGH.
Dec. 49, l05G.-3t Auditor.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1856-12-20
CLOTHING! CLOTEING,l

CLOTHING ! CLOTKING!!
WEoLEsAIE AND RsrAII.
'E>HE subscriber ~culd respectfully inforr- the
Il readers Of tie A nIericsn, that he has lust
opened New
REFORMED CLOTHING STORE,
No. 2ss Market Street, e doors below Ninth,
south side) PhilsdeiphiA where he keeps con-
stantiy on hand one Of the hest sssortme n,s of
Ready Made Clothing, in the city also q large
assortment Of Cloths, Csssimors, &C. which
will I've made 70 Order, in the lest manner, and
At the shortest notice; all Of which will re sold
at the lowest possible Cash prices. Reader will
you please give We call
DAVID MAUI.
c9s MARKET Street.
n. B.-WILLIAM SHAFFNER. will be
pleased 10 sec has friends al the above Clothing
Store.
Oct. 25, 1856 w3m3
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1856-12-20

H17OR trial ia the Court Of ComEos Pleas
& Of Northumberland County, al January
T., A. D., 1857.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1856-12-20
A VALUABLE FARIt FOR SALE.

Comtlissiouer's ofice. Comm
Sudbury, Dec. 10, 1856.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-12-23

NORTH uCAROLINA.-Amongt the proceed
ings of the Electoral Colleges Of several of
the Southern States, over and above their
legitimate duty Of voting for President, wo
find none to which we can give so hearty ON
approval, as the following resolutions by
tue North Carolina EclCctor College. They
are as just in their purport, as they are
graceful in their language; and they speak,
we are confident. the sentiments of largo
majority of the Southern people.-CharLes-
ton Mercury.
Resolved, That the Electoral College of
North Carolina, on behalf of the democratic
voters in this State tender to Gen. Franklin
Pierce, President of the United States, tbeir
grateful Acknowledgements for the signal
devotion to the constitutional rights of all
the States Of the Union exhibited by him
during his entire administration of the affairs
of the General Government.
Resolved further, That the President will
carry with him, when he retires from his
present position, the sincere wish Of every
patriotic heart in the republic that the close
Of his life may be as serene and blissful as
his career as President has been triumphant
and prosperous.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-12-23
HOW MURAT DIED.

! The sentence Of the military commission
was read to him with due solcmnity. He
listened to it, as he would have listened to
the cannon of another battle during his mil
itarv life, without emotion or bravado. Ho
neither asked for pardon, for delay, nor for
. appeal. He had advanced Of his own &C
cord toward the door, as if to accelerate the
catastrophe. The door opened on mar
row esplunade lying between the towers or
the castle and the outer walls. Twelve
soldiers with loadcd muSketS, awaited him
there. The hrrrow space did not permit
him to stand at sufficient distance to de-
privc his death of part of its horror. Mu-
rat, in stepping over the threshold of his
chamber, found himself face to face with
them. He refused to have his eyes ban
dagcd, and, looking at the soldiers with
firm and benevolent smile, said: "My
friends, do not make me suffer by taking
bad aim. The narrow space compcis you
almost to rest the muzzles of your muskets
on my breast; do not tremblc, do not strike
me in the face; aim at my heart-hero it
is"
As no spoke thus he placed his right hand
upon his coat to Indicate the position of his
heart. In his left hand he held a small me-
dallion, which contained in one focus of
love the image of his wife and four children,
as if he wished thus to make them witness
es of his last look. He fixed his eyes OH
this portrait, and received the death blow
in the contemplation Of all he loved on earth.
His body, pierced at so short a distance
with twelve balls, fell. with his arms open
and his face toward tho earth, as if still cm-
bracing the kingdom he once possessed and
which he had como to reconquer for his
tomb
They threw his cloak upon his body,
which was buried in the Cathedral of Pizzi.
Thus died the most chivalrous soldier of
the imperial epoch, not the greatest, but the
most heroic figure among the champions of
new Alexander.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-12-23


THE New CENT PIECEs.-It appears
that the statement that no new cent pieces
have been manufactured is a mistake
Congress passed a law authorizing their
coinage, but neglected to provide for their
issue. The consequence is, that mOny of
them are now at the Philadelphia mint
awaiting the order of Congress to circulate.
They are said to be about the size of two
and-half gold piece, but somewhat thicker,
though not quite 50 heavy-hayc the words
limited States of America, 1885," en-
circling an eagle on one side, and wreath
enclosing tEe words 'onc cent on the re-
verse. There are no stars on them. They
are composed Of copper, nickel, and zinc,
and are represented to be very pretty, and
much less burdcnsome than the old ones.
Congress will, no doubt soon authorise their
issue.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-12-23
6enrral gntrIliqfnte.
AIR LINE RAILROAD.

We see by the Athens ga )Banner, that
the people of GAINESVILLE, in that State,
have taken steps to advance the Air Line
scheme. An enthusiastic meeting was held
there on the % instant, and arrangements
were made to canvass the country thorough
y, for subscriptions for stock. The At
lanta Republican says:
I'VE have received, through the courte-
sy Of Hon. J. p. Rc.A, Il copy Of the char
ter of the Air Line Railroad Company Of
South Carolina, as introduced into the
Legislature of that State.
1t is almost word for word with the Geor-
gia Air Line Railroad charter, so far as the
provisions are applicable to the location.
The Bill has been reported by the Com
mittee on corporations, which in that State
is an important step towards its passage.
1t gives wide latitude for the location of
the Road, which IS the more favorable for
its construction. We are assured by Col.
Reid that the only danger of its failure is
for want Of time in the Legislature to pass
it. Should it unfortunately fail at this ses-
sion, from this cause, we may rely on its
passage at the next years session, and it
need not, therefore, in the least discourage
the friends of the enterprise in Georgia"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-12-23
Cash prices Of BcIts per running foot:
LEATHER BETTING.

The public may depend on getting the best
attlcIe that can be had. they will run straight,
hold their width, and run flat 10 the pulley.
These bands are made of the best oak tanned
leather, and the solid part only used. These
joints put together with waterproof
cement, which allows them to be used IN
damp places, without any eject upon the
joints. The best of copper rivets used. An
assortment generally on hand, and all kinds
made 70 order.
Also, MACHINE BELT CLASP, or
connecting Belts or Bands together, TO run O..
Machinery.
This Clasp is made of plates of metal
Hutcd out OF the inside, ma king teeth sha-T
enoughto press into the Belt and hold 1t,
without cutting into and imPairing It's strength,
as IS the case with making holes to lace
through. or otherwise 1t is, when applied to
the Belt, confined together by means OF
screws, lmade for the purpose,) so as TO hold
on 10 every particle of the Belt. thereby
retaining its whole strength. An assortment
always on hand.
Also, Superior LACE LEATHER on hand,
and COPPER RIVETS, with Burrs
Solan nd Upper Leather OF every description
consta tly on hand, at low prices
% Cash paid for Green or Dry Hides, or
taken in exchange for Boots and Shoes, at
Cash prices. BOONE & co.
Charlotte. Oct :, 1885 an
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-12-23

DANGER OF WEARING HOOPs IN A HIGH
WGND.-During the wind on Saturday after
noon, and while the dust was collecting SO
thick that no one could see more than tho
length of an cyelash in front, lady dressed
in most elegant style, in coming round
one Of the corners, was lifted off her feet by
the force Of the wind acting on the great
eXpanse of surface which size presented to
1t. The wind unfortunately did not ser her
down in the same position in which she was
before taken'up, bat turning her gently on
one side, it laid her endwise on the side
walk, where she commenced series of as
tonishimg gyrations, rolling over and over
on the hoops Of the skirts, and exhibiting
Il SPECIES of locomotion which is not yet
generally appreciated, and which may como
into fashion, with high winds and large cir
clcts Of light material. As tic lady thus
rolled over and over, several rersons were
knocked down and passed over by the lady
and the hoops without ever knowing that
anything had beat .bem. Fortunately for
the lady, the dust and tie astonishment of
the people out of doors permitted but few
TO witness this new method of getting along
in stiff breeze, and keeping up full sail at
the same time. AS we came round a cor
ner, we found the lady wedged between a
lamp post and hydrant. and Immediately
assisted her to an upright instead of II re-
cumhcnt position.-Dsfroit Adr>rt;sef
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-12-23
!. CAROLINA MAIDS AND WIDOWS
OF THE CLDEN TIME

In turning over tie leaves of very de-
lightful book, lately published, our eye
CHANGED to fall on the following petition,
signed by sixteen maids of Charleston, and
presented to the Governor of that province
on March !, 1873. We publish it Cor the
amusement Of the fair readers of the news
papers.
TO HIS ExcELLENcy Gov. JoHESoN:
The humble petition Of al the Maids
whose names arc underwriters:
Whereas, VIC, the huGs5Ie petitioners, are
at present in "a very mcIancboly disposition
of mind, considering how all the bachelors
are hliudly captivated by widows, and our
youthful charms thereby neglected: the
consequence Of this Our request is that your
Exccllency will, for the future, order that
no widow shall for the future presume to
marry any young man till the maids are
prorided for; or else to pay each of them a
fine for satisfaction for inrading our Eber
ties; and likewise a fine t be laid on all
such bachelors as shall be married to wild
ows. The great disadvantage it is to us
maids, is that the widows by their forward
carriages do snap up the young men; and
have the vanity to think their merits beyond
ours, which is a great imposition on us who
ought to have the preference.
This is humbly recommended to your
Excellency's consideration, and hope you
will prevent any further insults.
And we poor maids, as in duty bound,
will ever pray.
p. ST being the Oldest maid, and there
by most concerned, DO think it proper to
be the messenger to your Excellency in be-
half of my fellow subscribers.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-12-23
in LRportant z4rrcSt.

WAsHINGToN CITY, Dec. 16.-A preach
er from Louisiana bound homeward was
arrested to-day on board the steamer Tele-
graph, under suspicious circumstances. A
carpet bag in his possession was found fill
ed with imcendiary documents, and the cvi-
dence is clear that he has been engaged in
running slaves to the free States. In his
possession were found documents which
implicates several distinguished northern
mon.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-12-23

PRIyATEERING---Accompanying the
Presidents message is a letter from the
Russian Charge d'Afaircs at Washington,
in which he says: His Majesty the En-
peror accepts for his part the conditions
under which the United States consent to
the abolition of privatecring, viz that the
private property of the subjects and citi-
zens of the contracting parties shall, in
times Of war, be respected by their respec-
tive naval forces, as we'll as by those of all
the powers which may Join in this decIara-
ton