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A FAST CITY.

Careful estimates have been made by the
master builders of Chicago of the number OF
buildings erected and contracted for there,
between January 1st and September, 1856.
They make the entire number three thous-
and seven hundred and fifty. Placed side
by side, supposing they average twenty-five
feet front, these houses-the work Of nine
months-would extend over seventeen and
three-quarter miles. Their average cost is
estimated at two thousand dollars; the ag
gregate reaches the enormous sum of seven
millions five hundred thousand dollars. Ii
may be estimated that there are at least si1
occupants to each house, so that the actua
increase of the population within nint
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YOREzVILI4E S. Q, TIURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 25 1856

Il want no more of it. You are mine, Mary
Carroll AIine-minc! have loved you
as | never loved a human being before, but
by the holy saints, you can turn that love to
madness. You may---
At this moment, Mary broke from his
grasp, and leaped towards the door. She
sprang into the garden, and was just open
ing the gate when Bagroon caught her by
the shoulder and dragged her back into the
cottage.
Don't you scream, he Kissed, for if you
do, you'll nevcr.:-'
The remainder of the sentence was spo-
ken iu silent language by the drawing of a
large knife. At another time Mary might
have been frightened into implied obedience,
but now her soul was fired, her every nerve
and muscle strung to its utmost, and the
heart of the dauntless heroine struggled in
her bosom yet for an instant she was cool.
ooh, spare nc" she cried, and sank upon
her knees.
The william let 60 his hold upon her shoul-
der, and looked down upon her in mocking
triumph. Quick as thought the dauntless
maiden lcaped forward, wound her arms a.
bout his ankles, and with sudden jerk,
brought his legs from under him. He fell
upon the floor like a leaden weight, his knife
flew from his grasp, and, on the instant, Mary
once more sprang through the doorway -
She did not stop this time to open the gate,
but, with single bound, leaped over the low
pailing and gained the street.
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Under these circumstances, he took the body
up and carried it to the upland, where, as
the reader already knows he came across the
pack. The rest he tsld in few Words
Everything was against him-the evidence,
though circumstantial, was yet almost posi-
tive, and it had taken buta few minutes for
the jury to bring in their verdict.
Tell me, said Mary, as Coney closed his
story, sis there no one whom you think might
have done this? Do you know of any one s
having been in the vicinity on that even
ing?
No,-only the three men who followed
me-
Casper Bag"
but tell me, Mary, what do you mean ?
My God I believe Casper dogged Inc there.
He has sworn to kill me. He may have
laid in wait for ME, and the appearance of
the pedler, the apparently well-6lled pack,
the loneliness of the hour and the place may
have excited his cupidity. He had the heart
capable of it know he did But we
cannot prove anything
Mary sat down upon the edge of the low
cot, and for some time she remained in ST.
lent thought. Her foot played ''ncrvously
upon the tiled floor, her little fingers passed
to and fro around each other, and when she
at length raised her head all traces of fear
were gone, and her manner spoke Of reso-
lutte woman's will.
'Coney,' she said, Il believe God some
times puts the truth into the heads of us
poor mortals, when no earthly understanding
could. Tonight Casper Bagroon was in my
cottage, and bascly-'
sHa ! did he dare
Hush, Coney, he did not harm me. I
saw blood upon his shirt sleeve, and when
I showed it 70 him he trembled and stammer-
cd, and broke from me. Then he seized me,
but I leapcd away and he followed me. He
caught and dragged me back, and he drew
his knife. The thought came upon ME like
shaft of lightning that Bagroon had muir
dered the pedlar God must have given me
thought, for it came like perfect conviction.
I got away from him again, and fled, and
then came here
Mary Carroll arose from her seat and
elapsed her hands together.
'Coney, she continued, :'if there is proof
of the real murder on the face of the Garth,
TIL find it out. 1 will, or l will die with
you
Coney Drake longed to clasp the fair girl
to his swelling bosom, but he remembered
his bond, and he could only thank her in
words.
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months, is twenty-five thousand FIVE hun
dred.
In most cases we receive the marllous ac.
counts of the growth of Western cities with
suspicion, but Chicago has grown beyond
the age of doubt, and the reported progress
of the present year is not more rapid than
the actual progress Of the past. She has
often increased her population at the rate
Of twenty-five per cent per annum, and
that is rather above the rate now re-
ported. 1t is not unlikely that at the pres.
ent time Chicago is the seventh city, in
point of population, in the American Union,
being surpassed only by New York, Phila-
delphia, Boston, Baltimore, Cincinnati, and
New Orleans Before the census of 1860
is taken, she will probably rank above New
Orleans. And yet, twenty-five years ago,
Chicago was little more than military post,
with few hundred inhabitants scattered
around on the prairie.-Euening Bulletin.
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ExTRAoRDINARY FAso1NAT1oN.--An
English paper relates the following uuac-
countable occurrence, which took place q
short time since:
Zone of the most singular instances in
connection with material things, exists in
the case of young man who, not very long
ago, visited a large iron mandatory. He
stood opposite large hammer, and watched
with great interest its perfectly regular
strokes. At first it was beating immense
Jumps Of crimson metal into thin, black
sheets; but the supply becoming exhausted,
at last it only descended on the polished
anvil. Still the young man gazed intently
on its motion then he followed its stroke,
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with a corresponding motion of his head
then his left arm moved to the same tune ;
and, finally, be deliberately placed his hand
upon the anvil, and in a second it was smit-
ten to jelly. The only explanation he
could afford was that he felt an impulse to
do it; that he knew he should be disabled ;
that he saw all the consequences in a misty
kind of manner; but that be still felt the
power within, above sense and ~reason-a
morbid impulse, in fact, to which he sue
cumbed, and by which he lost right hand." "
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me look at them. You would have done it,
Phil Kanaugh.'
perhaps I might: but | could't have
found it in my heart to have done that
20! God, l did not do it. You know l
could not have done it. found him murdered
in the cog, and brought him up here, and
here I found his packet torn open and the
things all scattered about. 'Tis true what l
tell you-as true as holy writ
i hope it is, Coney, but the deed looks
dark against you. You'll go to the village
with us
sYes, that's where intend to 60
Phil Kanaugh,' said one Of the others,
'what shall we do with the body?
Let it be there, and one of you must stay
and watch it. The Coroner must see it just
where we found it, Come, Coney.'
Coney Drake turned one more look upon
the murdered pedlar, and he gazed upon his
blood stained hands, and with heavy heart
he followed his companions. lie saw the
full force of the circumstances under which
he had been found, and he knew summary
was the method in which such cases were
disposed of in the courts.
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Ggoue 4oetrg,
LINES

oWhat highest prize hath woman won
In science, or in art!
What mightiest work, by woman done,
Boasts city, field, or mart!
>"She hath no Raphael" Painting saith:
"No Newtou!" Learning cries;
..Show us her Steamship! her Macbeth
Her thought-won victories y
Wait, boastful Man Though worthy are
Thy deeds, when thou art true,
Things worthier still, and holier far,
Our sister yet will do;
For this the worth of woman shows,
On every peopled shore,
That still US man in wisdom grows,
He honors her the more.
Oh, not for wealth, or fame, or power,
Hath mans meek angel striven,
But, silent rs the growing flower,
To make of earth heav'n /!
And in her garden Of the sun
Heavens brightest rose shall bloom;
For womau's best is unbegun.
Her advent yet to GOMEZ!
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uttered the officer, 'and I think him just tht
man to have done such deed If haa
reasons, I'd arrest him this very morning.
'You have reasons. I believe he did tht
murder. Iaccusc him ofH! Is not tina
enough
I'll arrest him, by the Saints, I will
He needed it long ago.
And you will have the body dug up toe? !?
yes
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CHAPTER ".
TIE KNIFE, AND A NEW ACCUsAL.


When Mary entered her cottage it was
quite late She feared not the return Of
Casper Bagroon, for her heart had been made
strong by the strange conviction that she
should succeed in her efforts. She opened
her tinder box, and having lighted a candle,
she boltcd her doors and windows, and was
turning towards her bedroom, when her eye
caught an object that lay upon the floor at
the farther extremity of the apartment. She
went to it and picked it up. 1t was Ba-
groon's clasp hnyc!
In all probability the williams fall had so
thumped his head, that he entirely forgot
the knife he had dropped. Mary knew it,
for she saw it when he pulled it out that
same evening, and she had often seen it be-
fore, and more than all, she knew that half
the people in the village could swear to its
identity, for there was none other like it,
Casper having made the handle himself from
curiously carved bog oak.
For full five minutes, Mary stood and
gazed upon that knife. The blade was open
and she thoughtfully ran her thumb along
its edge. Then she closed it, and placing
it carefully in her bosom, she sought her
chamber. She laid down upon her bed,
but it was not to sleep, for her mind was too
busy, too active, too much excited, for that.
1t could not be lulled into forgetfulness, nor
yet into dreams. 1t dwet in the land of
facts and cool calculations.
The next morning Mary was up before
the sun, aud throwing on her bonnet and
shawl, she fastened off to the house of the
Sheriff. (This Sheriff acted both in the
capacity of executor and a Coroner.) She
had to wait some for him to make his appear
ance, but he came at length.
you here again" he muttered with a
sleepy yawn.
Yes, sir,-and have important business
too. Were you not the Coroner who exam
ined the body of old Magduhl?'
yes
The Sheriff opened his eyes and began to
wake up.
WAS the body openedF
sNo-of course not. The pedlar was dead
stabbed twice or three times-we know
who did it,
you did not know who did it, Mr.. Sher-
iff; you did not know, I say, or you never
would put an innocent man in Jail, and had
him convicted of murder. Is the body bu-
riedY
sYes-over a week ago. returned the off,
Ger, looking upon the girl in state Of utter
astonishment.
Then it must be dug up. Dig it up, sir,
and I'll prove to you that Coney Drake did
not do the bloody deed Will you do it,
sir? Say, will you do it?
The Sheriff began to be deeply interested
in the matter, for there was something more
in the manner of the girl than idle rowing.
sMost assuredly,' he replied, if you can
give me good reason. Whom do you sus-
pect"
If I tell you, he may escape
NO, he shall be arrested
Then, twas Casper Bagroon.'
The Sherif's eyes snapped.
'Can you prove itT
dig up the body and see. God will moi
suffer the guilty to escape. Dig up the body
and let the doctor examine it,
Casper Bagroon is dangerous fellow,
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NApoLEoN's OPINION OF JESUS CHRIST.
There has been recently published in
Paris tract entitled Napoleon, from which
are taken the following meditation upon the
character of Jesus Christ, which it is said
fell from the lips Of the great captain during
the weary hours Of his exile at St. Helena:
"The founders of other religions never
conceived Of this love, which is the essence
of Christianity, and is beautifully called
charity. Hence it is that they have struck
upon rock. In every attempt to effect this
thing, namely, to make himself Jelored, man
deeply feels his own impatience. So that
Christs greatest miracle undoubtedly is the
reign of charity. All who sincerely believe
in him taste this wonderful, supernatural,
exalted love. The more I think of this;,sI
admire it the more. And it convinces me
absolutely Of the divinity Of Christ.
ri have inspired multitudes with such af-
fection for me that they would die for me.
God forbid that should compare the sold.
iers enthusiasm with Christian charity,
which are as unlike as their cause. But, af-
ter all, my presence was necessary, the
tightening of my eye, my voice, word from
me, then the sacred fire was kindled in their
hearts. I do, indeed, possess the secret of
this c-4gical power which lifts the soul, but
could never impart it to any one; none of
my generals ever learned it from me nor
have I the secret of perpetuating my name
and love for me in the hearts of men, and
to effect these things without physical means.
"Now that I am at St. Helena, now that
I am alone, chained to this rock, who fights
and wins empires for me? Where are any
to share my misfortune, any to think ofme !
Who bestirs himself for me in Europe HA''--
Who remains faithful to me? Where are
my friendss Yes, TWO or three Of you, who
are immortalized by this fidelity, ye share,
ye alleviate my exile. Such is the fate OF
great men. So it was with Cesar and al.
exander, and I too am forgotten; and the
name of conqueror and an emperor is q
college theme our exploits are tasks given
to pupils by their tutor, who sits in judg-
ment upon US, awarding us censure or praise.
Such is soon to be the fate Of the great Ma.
poleon. What wide abyss between my
deep misery and the eternal kingdom OF
Christ, which is proclaimed, loved, adored,
and which is extended over all the earth :!
Is this death? Is it not life rather! The
death Of Christ Is the death Of God"
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PROLIFIC CORN,

1t will be remembered by our readers,
that we last season gave an account Of a
wonderfully prod active corn sent us by Mr..
Meigs, the Secretary of the American In
stitute, New York. We received ffty.six
grains and We have now fifty acres Of the same
corn ripe and ripening. 1t holds out all its
productive qualities the second year; grows
much like Wyandotte corn, each seed pro-
ducing from two to six tillers (not suckers);
tillers producing twenty good ears Of corn on
our thin land. But it is superior corn TO
the Wyandotte; it is heavier than our, best
Southern corn, weighing near seventy pounds
to the bushel, shelled. 1t is Of pearly
whiteness, and what may be called flint
corn. The amount of fodder that it pro-
duces is truly astonishing. 1t natures rap
idly; the portion of it that we planted the
1st of April, being now the 1st of August,
is ripe enough for the mill, and another field
that we planted on the 7th of June, being
now in full roasting ear. Its production
certainly surpassed anything in the way Of
corn that we ever saw. Pine land that usu-
ally produces from ten to twelve bushels to
the acre, of our common corn, produces of
this from twenty to thirty, and with the ex-
pense of ten dollars per acre for manure,
will produce one hundred bushels, There
are lands on our Southern prairies that, NE
have no kind of doubt, will produce two
hundred bushels of this corn to the acre
Many of our friends thought it would loose
its productive qualities the secoudyear, plant
ed at the South. 1t not only holds out, but
has gained in weight. In good land, the
stalks will average twelve and fourteen feet
high; these surrounded by tillers nearly as
high, all in bloom, and heavily cared, like
the main stalk, make a field of this corn,
when in silk and tassel, one of the most
beautiful sights that the agriculturist Or florist
can look upon; and when the blossom has
spent itself, the silk has witbered, and corn
hangs its ripened head, what visions Of white
hominy, fat pork and poultry, must fit
through the cultivator's brain. We shall
have one thousand bushels of this corn to
spare. For terms, see advertisement in the
October number of this Journal. The meal
made from this corn is nearly as white as
-four We believe it great acquisition to
the country. On the morniugo the 10Th
of July, party of intelligent planters went
through our fields, and saw it growing with
and without manure, and considering the
quality of the land on which it grew, they
pronounce it the most astonishing growth
they have ever known in the South. But
three acres of this corn was manured, and
that only at the rate of $50 pounds Of guano
to the acre. The piece planted the 7th of
June was manured with coarse unrotteds
stable manure, mostly pine straw. "A deep
trench was opened with the plough, the
coarse manure put into the trench, and the
seed planted on the manure The corn was
planted five feet by six, one SEED in q hill.
The field now looks like canebrake, and is
one dense mass of corn tiller and stalk be-
ing covered with ears.-SoI Of the South.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-10-21
MARRIED.,

At Mount Mourne. Iredell county, on the 18th
inst. by the Rev. Stephen Frontis DIR. G. S. j
Houston to Miss N. Z Reid, daughter of the
late Rufus Reid.
In Pilatka, Fla. on the 18th inst, by Calvin
ellis, Esq, Mr. Samuel s. Cook of Micanopy
Fla to Miss Fannie J. Southwick of Platka.
On the 25th September, Mr. VIM. w Johnson
to Miss Sarah E. Leake, both of Stokes County
In Salem, on the 18th inst, Mr. G. W. Hege
to Miss Margaret A. Hcge.
In Liberty, on the 10th inst, by Rev. James
E. Mann, Mr. Jeremiah Miller to Miss Mary E.
White, daughter of Col. John II. White.
In Waughtown, on the 9th inst, by Rev.
VIM. Turner, Mr. G. Washington Wilson, of
Davidson County, to Miss Harriet E. Brendle
of Forsyth.
In the Methodist Church in Raleigh, on the
9th inst. S. K Tray wick, of Wake, and Miss
Bette Alley, Of Petersburg.
In Randolph County, on 9TH inst, Rev. r.
G. Barrett, of Salisbury, and Miss p. E. Rob-
bins, of Randolph.
In Wikesboro', on the 9TH inst, Mr. w. w.
Hutchinson and Miss Elizabeth Needham, daugh-
ter of Mr. Jesse Needhaln all of Wilkestoro'.
In Fayetteville Mr. VIM. II. Lppit, of Will
mngton, to Miss Alice, daughter of Charles T.
Hagh, Esq.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-10-21
N. C. STATE FAIR.

Passing through Raleigh on Wednesday
last, we made q hurried visit to the Fair
Grounds. The weather was quite inc1em-
ent, which somewhat detracted from the
exhibition. The city was pretty well
crowded with people and accommodations
not easily obtained, but we understand the
number present was not as great as hereto
fore. The show of horses and other stock
on this occasion is said to be superior to
any previous Exhibition. We saw several
very fine horses and some not very fine.
The trotting horses were displayed during
the day and their speed tested. The cattle,
sheep and hogs brought together by the
farmers of the Old North State were credit
able to their owners. and demonstrated
that this important branch of industry is
receiving the attention it deserves.
Agricultural implements were in profuse
quantity, and many labor-saving machines
displayed as improvements on the old
time mode of farming.
In Floral Hall there were MANY articles
to interest the observer. We saw some
fine home made carpeting which is equal
to anything of the kind offered in our mar
kcts. The different varieties of cloths,
counterpanes, quilts, &C., exhibited, was
an evidence that the wives and daughters
of our farmers are no idle spectators in the
concerns Of life.
Professor Mitchell delivered the annual
address on Friday.
The Society held meetings every evening,
and interesting remarks were made by
several members. We learn that Edward
Rufin, Esq, the venerable practical Agri-
culturalist of Virginia, made an interesting
address before the Society.
The cash receipts at the gates amounted
to over $4,000.
The weather continued rainy and dis
agreeable up to Friday evening, at which
time the Fair broke.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-10-21
For the Western Democrat.
MONROE, Union Co.. N. c.

4
Mr. EDITOR: On Tuesday the 9TH inst.
(being Court week. Messrs. Waring and
Dargan, candidates for Electors in this Dis
trict. addressed the citizens of Union coun-
ty upon the political topics of the day
| The Court adjourned at IL o'clock and al
| lowed them the use of the Court House.
The speeches of both gentlemen were able.
dignifed and eloquent. The democrats
were more than satisfied with the able speech
of Mr. Waring; he gave his opponent a
terrible skinning. Gen. Dargan is an able
speaker, but on this occasion he labored as
one who had bad cause to defend. Mr.
Warning met the arguments, and replied to
the special charges of his opponent against
the present administration and democratic
party in such mastery manner, that all
parties came to the conclusion that he was
more that q match for the General. The
debate was listened to with intense interest.
On the 4th of November, Union will roll
up the largest democratic majority ever
polled in the county. Our know-nothng
friends here look like the Indian did when
his daddy died, not sorry but ashamed.
UNION.
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CANTwELL's JUsTICE.-We have been
favored with a copy of the invaluable work
entitled 'sCantwelrs Justice" The follow
ing is the title page:
The North Carolina Magistrate a
practical guide to the Laws of the State,
and the decisions of the Supreme Court,
defining the Duties and Jurisdiction of
Justices of the Peace out of Court under
the Revised Code, lS54-'55, together with
full instructions and numerous Forms and
Precedents, by Edward Cantwell, L l.. B."
The above is new work of great merit,
and is evidently a deSideratum in that
branch of the legal art. 1t has been gotten
up by Mr. Cantwell at the sacrifice of time
and professional engagements, for which
he receives no pecuniary remuneration.
He deserves, and no doubt, will receive,
the thanks of those whom it is designed to
benefit.