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The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1856-10-16

7 AIDES CLOTHS "A lmge assortment
IL of the above goods some choice colors and quali-
ties. can be seen at the store of Fl. l., DAY..
Sept. 2j, 1856 No. PhGniX Block.
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1856-10-16
THE TRIUMPH toMPLETE

..,.,.... =. NO. 10 rum streeI, Camdeh, "
See advertisement,
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-02-19
YOUR COUNTY PAPER

The following we find in Fowler and
Wells Life Illustrated''
1--WE occasionally receive letters in which
the writers express an intention to stop
their county or village paper, and take one
OF our publications instead. We ALWAYS
regret to receive such intimations. We
think a man ought to support his own paper
FrSt, and then if he can afford to take ma
per from distance, let him do so. and we
shall be happy to furnish him with Life
Illustrated" The country press. in our
opinion, is the most important in its effect
on the enlightenment of the nation. It con-
veys in ten thousand rills, Intelligence TO
nearly every home in the country. The
comfy press ought to receive cordial sun
port Every place should Try to have its
paper of such character that the people
could be justly proud of it. To this end
let them pay promptly, advertise literally,
recommend warmly, and in every way stand
by their editors as long as they conscicn-
tiouslv cam
let in the face of all this, there are per-
sons who prefer any one of the Northern
Abolition papers to their own County paper.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-02-19
ENCOURAGING

as an evidence of what girls can do, if
they have mind. Cincinnati press states
that three years ago poor orphan girl CD
Pnea ana was admitted to set type for that
paper She worked two years, during
which time she earned, besides her board,
about two hundred dollars; and availipp
herself OF the facilities which the printing
office afforded, acquired good education.
She is now an associate editress of popular
paper and is engaged to one OF the smartest
lawyers in Ohio. Such girl is bound to
shine, and eclipse tens of thousands who are
educated in the lap of luxury, and taught
all the Accomplishments" of boarding
school. Snch wife viii be a jewel to her
husband en- ornament 10 society and Gu
aonor 70 her sex aud TO her country.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-02-19
OCCUPATION.

Occupation! what a glorious thing it is for
the human heart. Those who work hard
seldom yield themselves entirely I'M tn
taDcied or real sorrow. When grief sits
down, folds its hands, and mournfulIy feeds
upon lis own tears, weaving the dim shadows
that little exertion might sweep away, into
funeral pail, the strong spirit is shorn of
its might, and sorrow becomes our master,
When troubles flow upon you, dark and
heavy, toll not with the waves-wrestle not
with the torrent.-rather seek, by occups-
tion' to divert the dark waters that threaten
20 overWheIm you, into a thousand channels
which the duties of life always present.
Before you dream of it, those waters will
fertilize the present, and give birth TO fresh
flowers that may brighten the future
flowers that viii become pure and boIv in
the sunshine which peretrates to the path
Of duty, in spite of every obstacle. Grief, |
after all, is but selfish feeling; and most
selfish is the man who yields himself to the
indulgence of any passion which brings no |
10y TO his fellOw-man.-[AIrs. Stsuens.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-02-19
KNOW ME AS AN ENEMY"

Know me as your enemy Yes. be a
man, a woman-be honest and frank-and
if you really hate us, be above deception.
Away with your Judas kisses Don't hold
the confiding hand in yours half an hour,
telling us how much you are interested in
our welfare, how cordially you wish US sue
cess; and then speak our name Gisrespectful-
~ to thp ne xt friend younger, magnifying our
faults, laughing at our weakness, and tell
ing our secrets, which we had confded to
your care, thinking your bosom perfect
''Salemandcr safe" which even the fire of
persecution would fail to extract from
thence.
Don't speak in those soft, tender, Lutte
like tones to us, and with that serpents kiss
behind our backs. Don't fatter our vani-
ty, until we undertake some foolish scheme
for the furtherance of fame or fortune, which
you know, (being more worldly wise) will
result ultimately in our modification, if not
in Our ruin.
Don't cry about our poverty, and cheat
us In bargain before your handkerchief is
dry. Don't manifest your affection by in
truding upon our working hours, until we
have given you the greater share of our
precious time without any earthly recon-
pence.
Words cost nothing: if you are friend, |
prove it by deeds-give us available SYM
Pathy, not empty pity. Pity is heshless
bone, only fit for dogs; 1t wounds our
equals oftencr than it heals. 1t has a fine |
vocabulary: Poor thing!' poor fellow!!''
alas, how fallcn!'' u would like to help
you, but it is not convenient
And there we lie, foundering in the mud
# despair, while mistress Pity having made
Ter speech, walks coldly on ; but Sympathy
iently takes us by the hand, unites her
trcngth with ours, until we overcome our
and hardly listening to our
arncst thanks, points TO bright to-mor-
ow.
Away with milk and water friendship -
Anow me as a friend, or ''know me as an
ncmy." He is a wolf in wool, who amuses
: with pleasant words. while he knows the
lmost mortal struggle of the soul with po- f
erty and care, lifts not a finger in our be- ;
alt. o, mine ''eTc MY" Don't poster us
Nth your company-don't write Us any f
ave lcttcrs-don't break your neck in ma l
ing low obcisapces-fght, openly, for me, g
hight oPeniy. against me; or get out of
&c way, that we may have time to forget .
Ou!
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-02-19
SELLING CORN.

The following remarks in regard TO selling
corn in the car, VIC clip from the American
Farmer:
don't sell your corn on the ears, but
she'll it before disposing Of it. BY so doiug,
you'll save the freight which you would
have to pay for the c"h<, if you sold it on
he c"bs: besides the cobs can be ground
into meal. which, when thus prepared, if
mixed with cut straw ard hay, makes most
excellent food for cattle; half peek of
cob meal, two quarts of corn meal, and half
q bu>hcl Of cut hay or straw. makes an adj
mirahlc racss, when brought in slop by the
addition # hot water, for mich cow
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-02-19
STOP THAT BOY

A cigar in his mouth, swagger in his
walk, impudence in his face. care for
nothlngnesS in his manner. Judging from
his demeanor he is older than ms father.
wiser than his teacher, more honored than
the Mayor of the town, higher than the
President Stop him he is going too fast.
lie don't see himself as others see him. He
don't know his speed. Stop him ere tobacco
shocks his nerves, ere pride ruins his char-
acter' ere the loafcr master the man, ere
good ambition and manly strength give way
to low pursuits and british aims. Stop all
such boys; they are legion, the shame of
their families, the disgrace of their town, the
sad and solemn reproach of their parents.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-02-19
HOGS.

la syi,gting hogs, get short noses, small
rors, short legs, and fine, curly, white fur
They Will iuttcn easier; and when fattened
the pork is white, tender and good. The
ByE,ld, Berkshire, China, and some others
are good; the China fattcns easy, but is
600 s:na.!-iimbcd for profit. Mix this kind
with those ofIarge frame, and they partake
of the properties Of both, large frames,
and easily futtcn. If "A farmer has the long
nosed, iloP-earcd. grizzly briStlcd, cverlast-
ing sgUcakcrs, he will make twenty per
cent. on their value, to kill them and give
them Ia the huZZardS.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-02-19
THE BEST COW FEED.

The vegetable l wish to recommend a.
the best all things considered, is white fiat
tarnirs. Some persons will object to the
turnips because it will effect the taste OF
the milk and butter. So it does if fed raw,
bat this can be avoided by boiling
To cacE cow boil half Il bushcl @: turnips
soft, while hot, add five or six quarts of
shorts which will swell, and You get the
full worth of it.
y mess Ike this tc a Cow once n day will
produce more milk of good quality than any
other feed at the same cost. Turnips fed
in this way do not faint either milk or butter.
One thing in favor OF turnips as feed for
cows is, that they can be sown in August,
or late as the first of September.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-02-19
KISSING.

A lady friend has Transmitted to US the
following :'opinions of the press upon this
interesting subject:
Kissing.-Jacob kissed Rachel, and lifted
up his voice and wept.-Scripture.
If Rachel was pretty girl, and kept her
face clean, we can't see what Jacob had to
cry about.-N. Y. GBbe.
How do you know but that she slapped
his face for him.-N. O. Delta.
Weeping is not unfrcqueGtly produced by
extreme pleasure, joy, happiness-it might
have been SO in Jacobs case.-Whg.
Gentlemen, hold your tongues; the cause
ofJacOb's weeping was the refusal of Rachel
tc allow him to kiss her again.-TQylor
Flag.
We reckon Jacob cried because Rachel
had been eating onions.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-02-19
From the Farmer and Planter
CALHOUN COTTON.

HtR. EDITOR Il see in the last number
of your valuable paper, communication
from Capt. Byrd, eff Greenwood. on the
Calhoun Cotton. From little experiment
/ made with that Cotton, can endorse all
Capt Byrd says as to its productive quail
ties. l cbtaiec3 last spring, from Maj. Jas.
Crcswcll, Of Greenwood, few bushels of
the seed, and planted just as did my other
cotton, only Il litSIe later, from which cause
did not obtain a good stand; yet, not
withstauding the imperfect stand, i gather
ed from Il third 10 a fourth more per acre,
than my Petit Gulph, planted in the same
field, cultivated precisely alike. / planted
small lot, containing by measurement,
seven-ciglt- of an acre, from which gath
cred 400 lbs. seed cotton, which is at the
rate of 1000 lbs. per acre. This lot was not
Inanured, nor any extra cultivation given it,
though on that lot l had good stand
From the fact that it natures some 10 or
IL days earlier than any other varieties
have tried. think it is the cotton for our
climate. l have been planting cotton, in
small way, IN this District, for the last IL |
years. and in that time have tried several
kinds of cotton, but have never found any |
with wilch | am 50 well pleased.
In conclusion, l must say have none of
the seed for sale; any one, however. wish
ing tc 1atain them, can do so by sending
their orders to Maj. CrcsweIl, or Capt. |
Byrd, 1t Greenwood, Abbcville Dist, S C. |
Very respectfully,
THOS. CUNNINGHAM.
Rack stills, ArdtrSon Dis, Jan. 6, 1856.
From small experiment of our own,
made from some seed sent us by Capt. Byrd,
we can endorse all our friend Cunningham
says in comparing the Calhoun and Petit
GulDh seed ED. f. * i.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-02-19
THE BACHELOR.

A Bachelor sat by his blazing CRATE,
And he fell into snooze,
And he dreamed that DER his wrinkled pate
Had been thrown the nuptual moose.
And rosy boy came to his side,
And bounded on his knee,
And back from his beaming face he shook,
Fair curls in childish glee.
Then clear rang out his merry voice,
He shouted aloud Papa,
j don't love anybody else
But you and dear Mama ~
Oh! the Bachelors heart o'erran with Joy,
So long by love unlit,
And from its unseen depths pour'd out,
Affection infinite.
Outstretching arms of strength unshorn,
He hugged-HIs OLD TOM CAT,
Which, as twas wont, when master snoozed,
Had leaped into his lap.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-02-19
u. FEKKY CHILDc,
Pastor OF Baptist Church, Troy, Ohio.
SALTWATER. Minncsota Terr;torv

SALTWATER, Minnesota Territory.
Sr:-I deem it a duty owe to society es-
peclaliy to the afflicted, to offer this testimonial
in favor OF that estimable medicine, "Perry
Davis's Pain Killer"
When passing through Galena, some two
weeks ago, purchased of your agency TWEEN
ty-hve cent bottle. l was then sufTcring from
a severely bruised hand. ] applied il in the
store, and was astounded al the almost insfsn.
taneous relief. Before left the store, the in.
famation was removed, and in less than an
hour the pain ceased. In two DAYS my hand
was well as ever. Finding il TO be really q
remedy, determined TO try its effects as q
curative for the Piles, to which had been
martyr for years. had not. confess, much
confidence, because had already tried num-
berless nostrums, without deriving any sun-
stantial benefit; but am rejoiced TO say inst
my doubts were soon removed. Alter five
dressings, nv piles ere amongst the things
that had bcen. / am now entirely free from
them. and in rs good health as ever was in
my life.
have recommended the Pain Killer 10 9th.
ers similarly afflicted, and always with good
effect.
Several OF the captains Of the Upper River
boats carry with them a constant supply, and
consider it one Of the most valuable medicines
ever discovered.
am, dear sir, respectfully yours,
JOSEPH o. MARTIN
G3 The Pain Killer is sold by II. NJ Prilcb.
rd, Charlotte, N. c.: also BY Sill & Sill, Sails,
Jury; Boatright g. Barkuloo, Columbia : and
y Duggist, Groeers and nsdioirs pSal''
FEB, Il, 1859.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-02-19
FLORIDA LAND AGENCY

de undersigned has established an agency
In the town of Alligator, Columbia Conn
~ Ia, for the purchase, sale or location of
Land Warrants, the purchase and sale OF lands
generally, improved and unimproved. The
TACT now being established that a Rail Road
Is 10 De constructed Immediately CONNECTING
The Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico. rurning
through the entire length of the county. Easf
ana west, anc In view of the great fertility
OF our soil, the unusually fine growth of nine
TIMBER on the land, the healthfu,ness of the
climate, and the reasonable terms on WIKI
lands can now be obtained, there is perhans
no section of the Union which affords eon.,
Inducements TO the emigrant from the older
States. Having had some experience in farm
ing on the different kinds OF land. and ar
CURED a general knowledge of them through
ou' me county, and having acquired unusual
i9clIliles tor pointing out such as are for sal.
ei'hef OF public or private lands, he feels
very conhdent Of making it the interest OF
d persons wishing inform alton, or who NAV
nave deter mined to settle in Florida to caIy
On him. i"A ~ eaIi
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-02-19
WHEAT MARKET.
Sprln So mills

T wish to purchase three or four hundred
| thousand bushels of good nerchantab Bile
wheat, for which l will pay the highest cash
price.
Charlotte, from its facilities of transportation
is one Of the best inland markets in the South
ern States. | have erected large Merchant
Mills contiguous to the Railroad, ga pa bic ofgrin
ding three hundred barrels of -four per day.
and TO keep them running / must have wheat.
So bring 1t along, if yon want the highest fig
urc for it.
L am prepared TO grind for toll. 1fyou want
flour whose brand will be sufficient to sell it in
any market in the world, here is the place 10
have it manufactured. These Mills have al
ready made a reputation not inferior 20 any
in the country.
LEROY SPRINGS.
June Is 1888 -1--tf
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-02-19

GROUND OATs.-The London TreterinQry
journal says ground oats furnish more
natrimcnt and keep the bowels in better
condition, then when served out whole.
lily grinding the oats we separate them into
myriad of PARTICLES, and present them to
the gastric solvents in form calculated TO
secure their speedy digestion. Ground oats
are more nutritious than ,choic, for the same
reason that flour ! more nutritious than mn
ground wheat
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-02-19
State OF North Carolina.
LINCOLN COUNTY

LINCOLN COUNTY
Superior Court Of LdW, Fall Term, 1855.
James Carpenter,)
vs. Attachment
J. F. Leonhardt. Levied on Land.
D N this case, it appearing to the satisfac-
= ton of the Court, that the Defendant has
a5sconded, or so conceals himself that the
ordinary process of law Cannot be served on
HIM: 1t is therefore ordered by Court, that
publication be made for six weeks in the
''Western Democrat" giving notice to the
said defendant, that he must be and appear
before the Judge of our Superior Court of
Law, at the next Court to be held for said
county, at the courthouse in Lincolnton. on
the 6th Monday after the 4th Monday in Fee
bruary next, then and there to plead and re-
plevy, otherwise judgment pro cOntesso will
be entered against him, and the lands levied
on condemned to satisfy plaintiffs debt.
witness, K. Williamson, Clerk Of said
Court, at office, the 9th Monday after the 4th
Monday In August, A. D. 1855.
ROBT. WILLIAMSON, CLERK.
FEB. IL. 1s56.-Prs .fee$6.1
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-02-19

4 AEIS'S PAIN KILLER.-A letter from
-EI Rev. Charles Hibbard, Missionary in
Burmah, to his father, Joseph Robinson, Eso.
of this City, has been handed TO US for pubIica.
ton, from which we make the following OK.
acts.-PrOridegcc Journal
NEWTON, Maulmain June G, 1855
"Will you kindly say TO Mr.. Davis that Ma.
Hbbard and myself, and indie. might add,
all WI O came out with us, feel very grateful
for the box OF Pain Killer which he gave ne,
when we left our native land for Bu.mah. |
have used it for Coughs, Colds, violent internal
Pains, Summer Complaints, Burns, Bruises,
and for the Sting of Scorpions-and with uni.
form success. The only severe spasm Of tho
stomach which Mrs. Hibbard has had in Bur.
nah, was instantly relieved by the Pain Killer.
We always keep it where we can put our
hands on it in the dark, if need be.
Although l took Mr.. Nishets box in addi.
tion to my own, when he returned TO A mericd.
still it is all gone but three or four bottles, nd
that would have been gone long ago, had |
not refused TO part with it.
The karens, also, are beginning to learn its
value, and call for lis use, but have TO deDy
them, except in doses, for we could not think
of being without it. With the Pain Killer.
feel myself well armed against discase-that
is, in ali ordinary cases. 1t is Indispensable
lnd seldom NEEDLE with any other medicines.
Rev. CHARLES HIBBARD."
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-02-19
State OF North Carolina.

LINCOLN COUNTY,
Superior Court Of Lar, Fail Term, 1855.
Frances I. Courtney,
vs.. Petition for Divorce
Henry P Courtney. ~ Dl'''''
z N this case, it appearing to the sat1sfac-
Il ton of the Court, that the defendant re-
sides beyond the limits of this State 1t is
therefore ordered by the Court, that pubIlca-
ton be made for three months, in the ewes
tern Democrat and in the HsNor!h Carolina
WhIg," two newspapers published in the town
OF Charlotte, giving notice to the said Henry
r. Courtney, that he must be and appear be-
lore the Judge of our Superior Court of Law,
at the next Court to be held !or said county, at
the courthouse in LincoInton, on the 9Th Mon
day after the 4th Monday in February next,
then and there TO plead or demur to SAID petit
ton; otherwise, judgment pro confessO will be
rendered against him, and decree made ac-
cordingly.
Witness, Robert Williamson, Clerk of our
SAID Court, at Office, the Sth Monday after
the 9TH onday in August, A. D. 1856, and in
the s0ih year of our Independence.
ROBERT WILLIAMSON, Crk.
Dec. II, l855-3m [Prs. fee SLOT
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-02-19
AMERICAN HOTEL.
CRHTVTESa ~


FmNHE friends of this establishment, ca
II and the public at large, are respected lEEG=E
fully informed that this HOTEL will be continued
and kept open for the reception Of all who may
feel disposed to patronize it.
The services of Mr.. JAMES L. BEARD, long
tavorably known in Connexion with the Hotel,
have been secured.
4 continuation of the patronage heretofore
given, is respectfully solicited.
No pains will be spared to give satisfaction
The Culinary department will be supplied with
the selection of the market.
Gentlemen with their families visiting or pass
ing through Columbia can be furnished with I'M
surpassed accommodations the location being
central, retired and Convenient to pleasure and
business
Alr. JOHN A. SHELL, will continue his
location at the Stables in rear of the HOTEL his
Omnibus and Carriage line will be in readiness
at the different Depots and at the Hotel at all
necessary hours, to convey passengers to and
from the establishment
Guests desiring Carriages can have them at any
hour. w. BOLLINGFR
january 10 lSoO-Sw Proprietor.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-02-19
NOTHGE-

a LII PERSONS in arrears with me, for their
N public and State AXES, are requested
TO made immediate payment. If my friends will
only trouble themselves to look for my receipts
up to the year 1853, if they don't find them in
their possession, perhaps by calling on they
can get them. After next April Court. those fail
ing to pay will find their names in printed list,
with the SUMS due--for which they must not
llame me.
T. n. ALEXANDER.
Dec. %, lS55.-tlAp Former Sheriff.
- The Wing will please copy.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-02-19
Notice 10 EheE.fOpS.

HE subscriber having entered INTO part
l nership with Mr.. Palmer, is DESTROYS of
closing up his old business. He therefore
most earnestly requests his former friends and
customers, who are in arrears at his shop, to
call between this time and our April court, ar
settle their accounts either by Tote or cash.
the latter if possible. r. SHAW.
march 2, 1856 23.tf
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-02-19
NoEIce-

M Notes and Accounts having been placed
vi in the hands Of S. w. Davis, Esq, for
collection, those who are indebted to me in.
dividualiy, as OF the old firm of Steele
& larty, are respectfully requested to make
settlement by April Court, if not sooner.
A. c. STEELE.
Feb. 9, 1865. e9-tf
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Now, PAPA, tell me what is humbug? %
it's" replied papa, "when mama pretends
to be very fond of me. and puts no buttons
on my shirt till reminded of it dozen times"
Queer definition that, still there's some
truth in it.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-02-19
Notice.

A LII persons indebted to the firm of IR
"A WIN, HUdGlNS 4 Co., will find J. F.
irwin or I. D. Gillespie always ready and
happy to settle. Accounts and Notes not set
tied by January Court will be found in the
hands of an officer for collection
J. F. IRWIN.
I. d. GILLESPIE.
Oct %. I3tt
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-02-19
Notice.

4 Ii persons indebted to us are warned to
y pay up Immediately, or they will find
their Notes and Accounts in the hands of an
officer for collection. Many OF the claims are
OF long Standing and nobody can complain, if
a settlement is not now made, that it is forced.
f. g. J. LONERGAN.
November G. 1855, l5tf
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-02-19

AsHEs.-Save your ashes, as carefully as
YOU do your ten cent pieces, apply them to
your crops with care, and you will find them
OF a rich, deep green color, while growing,
and with heavy Weld at harvest.