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The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1856-12-20
! implements fruit culture, ornamental plant
ing and plants. &c. The book costs only
twenty five cents, and no farmer could fail
to derive many valuable hints from its pages.

TIE ELrME>T> OF Pr>CItATI"N. Prepared for
Schools BY John Wilson. Boston Crosby
Nichols 4 Co. 1876.
This is an invaluable treatise on a much
neglected subject. Very few even of profess
ional writers know how to punctuate proper
OF this work. We should say that it was u>t
the Tim" needed. 1t is concise, clear in It>
explanations and illustrations, aud correct |,
ought to be introduced into onr high school,
an! academies, in connection with grammar
and rhetoric. and would be of invaluable ser.
vice 10 the scholar in after life Ii can b,
obtained of +. NJ. IIowAEp, in St Johns
bury.
N"rNux WIVES: a Narrative. Of F..r., sra. sri
thin iciou by Meta Victoria Fui.er. New
YORK: hcr5.t 'a:&~on.
TIE deep, fostering curse OF Mormoni~m i,
lad bare III this tale with dramatic power
The misery. shame. and licentiousne>> of th,
f,Ul system are revealed with graphic al.e
sharp pointed per. C'irli>h innocence in
New innIand village i made to pass throncI
the various STAGES which finally terminate
IN "a mormon harem in tah. II needs In
few indi.nart thop.ht>. which prru>a #
this book will awaken. to aro,;~c III. pubi
mind to the bitter fruits Of the system.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1856-12-20

KANSAS: ITS INTERIOR AMP ExrtLI"E LIFE. Hv
Sarah |. l.. Robinson. Boston: Crosby, NicI-
o~ X Co.. ie5G.
This is book of thrilling interest. and
vet IT Is written IN most simple and truth
tul style. |; relates infinitely the various acts
in the TRAGEDY Of which Kansas has bce.. IL,
theatre. In the form oi Journal, it possess
es ali the completeness and realty Of let:c,
FROM \ friend, and vii! be found by the fu
turc historian an invaluable record Of the
time it describes. No one could have en-.
joyed better opportunities for acquiring re
liable information u..on all matters pertain
ing to the Territory than the wife Of Gov
ernor Robin>u. : and in the midst of the
troubles there. she shows a heroic spirit thai
would have done honor to the women of til,
Revolution. The book ought to be read wide
iy, not alone Lecau>e OF its representations Of
the state OF the society there, but for its de
scrip!lonS 0! the scenery. soil, productions
&c.. o! the country, as evincing the capabl
itles of the Territory if allowed to expant
under the encouragement Of free institutions
The book is for sale at IIOwAED'S.
ILL aIEATED ANNUAL EIG!>TEE Of Rural Affair
amt Cu!tyator Almanac ior l>51. Albany: La
ther. Tucker 4 son.
This is the third of series of little book
issued from the office of the Country Gentle
mar, dovo:e1 to agricultural, rural economy
&c. 1t contains, besides the almanac, Owe
four hundred pages, and about hundre,
and fifty illus ra'lons Of the subjects treated
being on laying out farms, farm houses ant
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1856-12-20

ErITArH "S LLul, CAss.
priied. ashore IL th- national gale.
HE veteran Ca, lies below.
"ho'' i"h'Ica HE wa> lnu-ict scale.
Beshnns ~! ending with gh)-Lr.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1856-12-20

HEC"IIECrInNs OF HIS LIFETIME: or Men and
Things Have Seen. III u SERIES of Familiar
Letters TO Il Frirnd Historical. Bo.'raphical. An
ecio.icA and Descriptive. Bv ). G.. t,oodrjch.
Two Vols. New York: Miller, Orton 4 Multi.
Gan. I--6
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-10-28

INpUSTRY IN FEMALEs.-Indnstry in a
female is always an important trait. There
is indeed so much uncertainty in the vOy-
age Of life, that no young man can be
deemed otherwise than imprudent, who
joins his fate to that of Il person whose
domestic education and habits of life have
been adverse to the practice of this essen
tial virtue. In a career where the utmost
prudence is often incompetent to secure
success, and where, in nine cases out Of ten
the fairest prospects are permanently
bIishtcd, and the brightest expectations
nipped in their freshest bloom, to enter the
domestic relation. and to assume the several
responsibilities Of husband, father and citi-
zen. with one who is inadequate to sustain
shocks Of adversely, or to alleviate the bur
den of misfortune by mutual assistance and
support, is not only an ovil but crime!
And yet there are thousands who do So
thousands who annually lead to the altar
beings as vacant, and hands as unaccustom-
cd to employment, as though they had eK-
listed from childhood III moral vacuum
wholly ignorant Of ordinary wants: and Of
the means by which they are hourly sup
piled.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-10-28
CHATHAM COAL AND IRON.

We have been informed that Mr. Haugh-
ton, of Chatham, sold his plantation on
Deep River the other day for the handsome
sum of one hundred and forty thousand
dollars, cash, to an English Company. Mr.
Temple Unthank also sold his plantation,
in the immediate vicinity for ten thousand
dollars to the same company. The first
named tract is supposed to be underlaid
with btuminous coal of the very best quail
ity. The Unthank tract contains an mex
haustible bed of the best magnetic iron ore.
The company that made this purchase, we
are gratifed to learn, have already com
menced the erection of the necessary build
:ngs, furnaces and machinery for the man
ufacturing of iron on an extensive scale.
When the vale Of Deep River is brought
into direct and certain Communication with
the great markets of the world by the COM
plction of the works of Internal Improve
ment now under way, it is bound to become
the garden spot of the old North State, the
paradise of the whole world. This good
reader is no delusion-but prophecy-that
is bound by the nature of circumstances
and fate itself, to be shortly fulfilled.
Greensboro Times.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-10-28

BIZ YE NOT UNEQUALLY 1OKED To-
GETHER.-We learn from the Havana (Illi-
nois) Herald, that a wedding came off at
the Courthouse of that place, some time
since, in which the bride was fourteen and
the bridegroom serenity odd years of age.
They were both children, the one in her
first, the other in his second childhood
There were present at the nuptial ceremony
daughter of the "old gentleman" as old
IS the brida's mother.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-10-28
ARNSEicr a'raCt
Another E'TaCt

of land lytug on the waters of Sugar Creek, il
Meck,eubIr- county, containing 5lk Acres.
a.sp wish L. sell my lie interest III
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-10-28
.Ass0fzapb' E'g'acf

on NcApne's Creek in Mcckeuhurs, containing
!51 AcIes, known the Rea Nine Tract This
farm IS Wei improved with good dwelling house
ai.d 5uiidI4s. IS well watercd, and lies the
HuueI road.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-10-28

HORRIBLE STATE OF AFFAIRS IN AFRICA
The Rev. Mr. Beaehman, member of the
''London Wesleyan Mission" has recently
returned from visit to Africa, and in a
sketch Of the negroes inhabiting the Gold
Coast and its vicinity, which VIC find in
the Honolulu Religious Journal, he furnishes
picture exceeding in horrors anything
we had yet believed of beings wearing the
human form. Who can read without a
shudder Of such bloody deeds and Pande-
monium customs as those which he records ::
"Scarce any one of their bloody customs
has been abandoned since they first became
known to Europeans. They will even have
their court-yards, palaces and even the
streets or market places of their villages or
towns paved with the skulls of those butch
cred in the wars, at feasts, funerals, or as
sacrifices to Bossum. When Adahausen
died, two hundred and eighty ofhis wives
were butchered before the arrival of his
successor, which put stop to it, only to
increase the flow of blood and the number
Of deaths in other ways. The remaining
living wives were buried alive, ami dancing,
singing, and bewailing, the noise ofmuskets,
horns, drums, yells, groans and scrccches
The victims were marched along with large
knives passed through their checks. The
executioners struggle for the bloody office,
while the victims look on and endure
with apathy.
Upon the death Of the kings brother,
four thousand lives were thus sacrificed.
Upon the death Of king of A5hantce,
general massacre takes place, and there
can be no computation of the number Of
victims. At their Yem customs, Mr.
Bowditch, (another Engliahman) witnessed
a horrible sight. Every cabocer, or noble,
sacrificed a slave as he entered the gate
Heads and skulls formed the ornaments in
their possession. The blood Of the victims
is collected and quaffcd as a delicious
beverage The King of Dahomey pavcs the
approaches to his palace and the battlements
of his castles with the skulls Of his victims,
and the great Fetchie Tree at Bodagra, has
its widespread branches laden with human
carcasses and limbs"
rY 4 student of the TheoIopical Denart-
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-10-28
CiOaks and ShawlS,
LAND FOR SALE.

he SUh>cribT now offers for sale that tract
81 Land on which he formerly lived. situated in
ms county, within III bounds of HapewcI
E"h-'' @at!un, on ON" OF the head branches Of
Long Creek, and within lc>S than half a mile of
The Plank Road leading from Charlotte towards
>,"U>yIilr. There are on this land good dwell
ing and most Of the uut-huuSrs necessary for
Turning purposes. Th" tract contains abou:
S'2 Acres, and if not disposed of sooner, will be
exposed To public vrrdue in the town of Char
'"it" on Tuesday OF October court (iu>t.) being
IN. 18th day of the month
Terms made known on day of sale
:. II. WHARTON
October :. l5-6t-pd
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-10-28

FREAK OF A RIvER-The New Orleans
Delta learns that Red River has damned up
its own mouth and now makes its way to
the Gulf through Atchafalia Bayou. There
is no doubt that this was the former course
of the stream, and that at one time it never
touched the Mississippi, but pursued the
course which it has now resumed, emptying
into the Gulf far to the West of the Missis-
sippi- The Red River is now low, and it
remains to be seen whether, when full, it
will not reopen the outlet to the Missis-
sippi and again mingle with the Father
of Waters.'
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-10-28
Cush prices uC BeitS per running foot:
LEATHER BETTING.


The public may depend on getting the best
article that can be had, they will run straight,
hold their width, and run fiat to the pulley.
These bands are made nf the best oak tanned
leather, and the solid part only used. These
Joints put together with waterproof
cement, which allows them 10 be uSeG III
damp places, without any effect upon the
joints. The best Of copper rivcts used. An
assortment generally on hand, and all kinds
made to order.
Also, MACHINE BELT CLASP, for
connecting Belts or Bands together, TO run on
Machinery
This Clasp is made of plates of metal
fiutcd out o.. the inside ma king teeth sharp
enough to press into the Belt and hold 1t,
without cutting into and lmPairing its 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, tmade for the purpose,) 50 as TO hoio
on to every particle of the Belt thereby
retaining its whole strength. An assortment
alwvyS on hand.
Also, Superior LACE LEATHER on hand,
and COPPER RIVETS, with Burrs.
Sole and Upper Leather Of every description
constantly on hand. al low prices.
~ Cash paid for Green or Dry Hides, or
taken in exchange for Boots and Shoes, at
Cash prices. BOONE & co.
Charlotte, Oct :, 1856 3m
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-10-28

PoIsoNED.-The Athen (Tonn.) Post,
says
At camp meeting at Shady Grove, in
Jefferson county, on last Monday morn
ing, many persons were taken sick and
were found to be poisoned. All who ate
dinner on Sunday at the tent of Mr. j. f.
Shaffell were sick to the number of thirty
five, SO far as we have heard; all are, how
ever, recovering except one negro woman,
who died, although some were dangerously
sick. 1t is supposed that the poison was
prepared by a negro of the family.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-10-28

ANCIENT WHEAT.-Two years ago, a
scientific gentleman, in making archaolog-
ical researches in some Of the ancient tombs
in the south of France, found imbedded
with some preserved bodies a species of
wheat not now in existence. 1t was a hab-
it in the days of the first Gallo Kings to
place in the coffin Of embalmed persons a
certain quantity of wheat. Some of this
wheat was sown and the gentleman was
astonished to see sprout forth from sixteen
to twenty stalks from a grain. AS they
grew, the stalks became angular and much
stronger and moro vigorous than the com
mon wheat. When the grain formed, it
was found that there were on an average
twenty more grains in head than i'll the
ordinary wheat. A considerable quantity
of this ancient Gallo or Roman wheat was
sown last fall on the Government farm at
Rambouillet, and great reports are arriving
of its productiveness. The ordinary wheat
Of France is, | suspect, only the degenera
ton OF this ancient wheat, diminished in
vigor and productiveness by the centuries
of reproduction through which it has pass
ed. This discovery will take US back
through fourteen centuries for our seed
wheat, and will put France suddenly IN
possession of ono-eighth more agricultural
wealth than she possessed before the dis
covery! At least these are tho expecta-
tions built upon it, and it is to be hoped
that they will be realized.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-10-28

Savannah, Oct. IA Democratic
Mayor was elected here iy large ruajority
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-10-28
another Tract.

oI 25l Ncres, on Sugar Creek, adJnIng the a
bJyc IaCt at 81 acres.
| ~ Nrst1 10 sell
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-10-28

~ \ student of the Theological Depart
ment of Yale College, in a political dis
few days since, told his audience that if
buchanan was elected, there was great
danger that slavery would be established
in Connecticut"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-10-28
E'kac EzOga2c Tract,
Another Tract

ot land III the same nEghboIhOGd, containing III
Acres, well waered, and having on ii Iarg'- guam
tity OF excellent timber convenient to Saw NJ
THIS place Is known the Pine Hill Tract.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-10-28
MTSCEEGANx. MI
HOW WOLVES CAJoLE AND CAP
TURE WILD HORSES.

Whenever several of the larger wolves
associate together for mischief, there is al
ways numerous train of smaller ones to
follow in the rear, and act as auxillaries in
the work of destruction. Two large wolves
are sufficient to destroy the most powerful
horse, and seldom more than two ever be-
gin the assault, though there may be n
score in gang. 1t is no less curious than
amusing to witness this ingenious mode of
attack. If there is no snow, or but little
on the ground, two wolves approach in the
playful and caressing manner, lying, roll
ing and frisking about. until the too Gre
dulous aud unsuspec ectingvictimi complete
lv put off his guard by curiosity and famil-
ting on their hind quarters, look on at a
distance.
After some time spent in this way, the
two assailants separate when one approaches
the horses head, and the other his tail with
shyness and cunning peculiar 20 them
selves. At this stage Of the attack, their
frolicsome approaches become very intcrcs-
ting-it is in right good earnest; the former
is a mere decoy, the latter is the real as
sailant, and keeping his eyes steadily fixed
on the hamstrings or fanks of the horse.
The critical moment is then watched, and
the attack is simultaneous both wolves
spring at theirvicti at the same instant; one
to the throat, the other to the fank-and if
successful, which they generally are, the
hind one never lets go his hold till the horse
is completely disabled. Instead of spring
ing forward or kicking to disengage him
self, the horse turns round and round with
out attempting defence. The wolf before
then springs behind to assist the other
The sncws are cut, and in half tho time |
have been describing it, the horse is on his
side: his struggles are fruitless--the victo-
~ is won. At this signal the lockers on
close i'll at gallop but the small fry of
followers keep at a respectful distance, un-
til their superiors are gorged, and then they
take their turn unmolested.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-10-28

New ERA IN WHALING.-Th Liver
pool Times of the Doth uIt., says: An
American whaler. the ". F. Stafford, of
New York, has arrived at Queenstown, on
her return from Nova Zembla-On hcr
vovarn, which was an experimental one,
she crptured three whales by new meth
cd. first practiSed by her master, Captain
Rovs, and which consists of firing a kind
Of small shell at the animal. which explodes
after entering its body, the practise of har-
pooning. as is we'll known, being both dan
eerous and uncertain.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-10-28

NOBLE SENTIMENTS.--The following
extract from one of Mr. Buchanan's speeches
in New York cannot be too frequently or
too carefully read:
II have been abroad in other lands; |
have witnessed arbitrary power; l have
contemplated the people of other coun-
tries; but there is no country under Gods
heavens where man feels for his fellow
man except in the United States. And if
you could feel how despotsm looks on, how
jealous the despotic powers of the world
are of our glorious institutions, you would
cherish the constitution and Union in your
hearts-ncxt to your belief in the Christian
religion-the Bible for Heaven, and the
constitution of your country for earth"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-10-28

a CONSISTENT FREMONT MAN.-IHe
Daughter Of Fremont Eiector Married to
a Ngger-The followingi is from Craw-
fordsville Qndiana) paper. Read it, and
be astonishcd
1.-The doctrine that has been so boldly
advocated by the leaders of the Abolition
party, during the last year, that negro
was as good as white man. has become
with majority of the members of that par
ty, fixed fact. No longer than last week,
a man residing in the vicinity of Oberlin
College, in the State Of Ohio, gave his only
daughter in marriage to sooty African,
who had been educated at this abolition In
stitute. This man, we understand is
State Electar on the Fremont ticket, and
regards the negro as his equal. The young
lady is described as being extremely beau
tiful, and but sixteen years of age, while her
dusky lord is blacl1er than the darkest mid
nirht.n
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-10-15
SPECIAL NOTICES.
w A PERFUMED BREATH.-wl


or gentleman would remain under the curse of disa
greeable breath when by using the "BALN OF Thou
SAND FLowERs' as dentrifce would not only render
1T sweet but leave the teeth white alabasters-
Many persons do not know their breath bad and the
subject is delicate their friends will never mention
it. Pour single drop of "Balm" your tooth brush
and wash the teeth night and morning. A fifty cent
bottle will last year.
A BEAUTIFUL COMPLEXION may easily be &C
CURED by using the "BALN oE A THOUSAND Flowers"
1t will remove tan, pimpes and freckles from the skin
leaving it of soft and roseae hue. Wet owelpour
on two or three drops, and wash the face night and
morning.
SHAVING MADE EASY-wetyour shaving brush
in either warm cold water pour two or three drops
of "BALN OF A THOUSAND FLowERs, rub the beard
we'll, and it will make beautiful soft ather much Ia
ctatng the operation of shaving. Price only Fifty
cents Beware of counterfeits. None genuine unless
signed by w. p. FETRlDGE GU.
Franklin Square, New York
New York, Sept. "a, lS56.-6mos.
rsy- HELMBOLD'S HIGHLY CONCENTRATED
EXTRACT BUCHU, isprepared directly according to
the Rules of Pharmacy and Chemistry, and is the best
and most active preparation which can be made Tor
the cure of Diseases of the Bladder Kidneys, Gravel
Dropsy Weaknesses, &c. Read the advertisement In
another column headed ga Revolutions Certain.
oyis ours"
Sept. "a, 1S56.-lyr
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-10-15
READ TTIISl
LATEST e. MOST INTERESTING NEWS

Q TEINER, BROS & CO., take this method, or lib
- erty to inform the citizens of Staunton and sur
rounding country, that they have just returned from
the North and brought on the largest and finest stock
of READY.MADE CLOTHING and CENTS
FANCY FURNISHING GOODS that has ever been
offered in this market. Their Goods were made up
and selected under their care of the best kind OF
material. and in style to suit every taste. Their
Goods are warranted to be sewed well. Their stock
consists of every kind and style of COATS, such as
Mantas in the latest fashion, Beaver Goats, Peter.
sham, Lion-skin, Lamb-skin, Whitney, fine Cloth and
Cashmere, Satnet and U. Cashmere Goats.
PANTS, such as fine Black ard Fancy Cashmere,
Satinett u Cashmere Tweed, Kt. Seaman Silk Pants,
at every price, from $3.50 up to $l2.
yESTS.-Fine Silk Velvet, Plush, Cashmere, Tweed,
Black Satin Satin Plush Plain and Fancy Silk Vests
double and single breasted.
BOYS WEAR-A very large assortment of Boys
Wear constantly on hand at very low prices; also,
large assortment of NEGRO CLOTHING, at reduced
prices.
As some of our partners reside in Baltimore, and
sending weekly the latest styles, we can supply the
citizens of Stanton constantly with complete assort'
ment and as we manufacture our Goods ourselves,w
are enabled to sell cheaper than any other establish
ment this side of Baltimore.
COUNTRY MERCHANTS will do well to call and
examine our Stock, as they buy here in Wholesale
as cheap as IN any of the Northern Cities and save the
Freight expenses. :,
Now is the time; come and supply yourself with
Clothing for the cruel winter.
"Come one, come all,
Our motto is, Quick Sales and Small Profits.
Don't forget to call at STEINER, BROS. cos
great Central Clothing Emporium.
Staunton Oct. l. 1S56.-6mos. .