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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-02-19

- Z L. Barnum, of Museum notoriety,
New York hitherto supposed to be very
wealthy, has failed, and made an assignment
of his property for the benefit of his credi-
tors. The failure of the Jerome Clock
Company, of Connecticut, with which Mr..
Barnum was connected, caused him to 90
into bankruptcy.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-02-19

~ The Hon. Edward Everett has been
invited by the ladies of Richmond, (Va.,)
to repeat discourse on the Life and Ser
vices of Washington, which he is preparing
to deliver in Boston, on the 22d of Februa-
ry. He has accepted the invitation, and
appointed the 18th of March for its delive-
ry. The proceeds of the lecture are to go
towards the purchase of the Mount Vernon
property.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-02-19

MARYLAND SENAToR.-Anthony Ken
nedy, (Know-Nothingl a member of the
House of Delegates of Maryland, was ON
Thursday elected United States Senator
from that State for six years from the 4th
of March, 1857, when the term of Hon.
Thomas G. Pratt will expire. He is a
brother of the Hon. John =. Kennedy
which appears to be his chief qualification
for the dignifed and responsible office.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-02-19
THE COMMERCIAL CONVENTIONS

We are indebted to an intelligent gentleman
familiar with the subject, for an interesting com
municaticn in relation to the late Commercial,
Convention at Richmond. 1t will be found in
another column.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-02-19
MARRIED..

On Thursday the 14th instant, (St. Valentne's
day,) by William Ross, Esq, Mr.. JOHN A. Ed
WARDS of South Carolina. formerly of this coun-
ty,) to Miss HARRIET NJ, GUIER of Mecklen-
burg county.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-02-19
Columbia, Feb. 10,

COTTON-The activity of the market was in
creased by the last Foreign news, and in tn
course of the week prices advanced, varying iron
8 to 93c. BACON-prices are receding-hoI
round 104 to lie; hams IL to II; sides II to 12c
sides IL to II; shoulders IOc FLOUR-com
mon and superine SO to So IS; extra brands g
family SO IS to SO so per barrel CORN-73 t.
IS per bushel of SO lbs. PEAS-75 to 8Oc pc
bushel. OATS-53 to Soc. per bushel. FOD
DER-Sl to ST. 25 per hundred
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-02-19

New CONS PROPosED.-Mr. Weller in
troduced into the U. S. Senate bill author
izing the coinage at the San Francisco Mint,
Of ''Unions,'' of the value of one hundred
dollars each, and 'Half Unions" of the
value of fifty dollars, to be made conform
ably to the standard of gold coins, and re-
ceived as legal tender.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-02-19
CHARLOTTE
MI ARID

HNHE subscribers having formed themselves
- into company, respectfully tender their
services to the people of Charlotte and the coun-
try generally in their line of business. They are
prepared to furnish Monuments, Gravcstones, Man
tie Pieces, Furniture Marble, Table Slabs, Marble
Steps, to any pattern cut from Marble, according
to the most approved taste and styles, and upon
the most accommodating terms ever offered i'll the
Southern country. They will keep constantly
on hand the best description of Egyptian, Italian
and American Marble.
All orders, for any article, addressed to the sub
scrbers, will meet with prompt attention, and will
be packed and forwarded with the utmost care
and despatch.
of the Charlotte Depot Yard.
VIM. TIDDY & SONS.
Inn 1876
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-02-19

Il The Concord Gazette complains of a
scarcity of tea and coffee in that town
during the cold cold season, and laments
the hard freeze which prevents the people
from getting at the ''sassafras.'
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-02-19

- The Boston Post asks the following
curious question "Is it true, as has been
reported that the committee on anti-save-
ry lectures, who were requested by Hon.
Robert Toombs to hand over the one hun
dred dollars he declined to receive for his
lecture, to some society for aiding emigrants,
have given it to the society for aiding fugi-
tive slaves to migrate to Canada %
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-02-19

Ey Rev. Samuel Williamson, D. D., for
merly Presipent of Davidson College, N.
c., has accepted call to the church in
Washington, Arkansas
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-02-19
CARRIAGE SHOP.

THE SUBSCRIBER BEGS leave to in
form his friends and the public generally, that
he is still carrying on the CarTia ge
Making Business in all its various
branches with all the increased facilities af-
forded by modern improvements. lie has now
on hand large number of BUGGlES, CAR
RlAGES, ROCKAW AVS, &C., made on the
most approved styles out of the best material,
to which he asks the inspection of purchasers.
His establishments is on College and Depot
streets, where he will be glad to see his
friends.
JOHN HARTY.
July %, 1855. Lift
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-02-19
Charleston, Feb, 10,

COTTON-Sales of All bales today at the fol-
lowing prices: bales at 7-9; at 9; 200 at TO-
81 at 9 rs; "a at 9 3-4; 144 at 9 81
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-02-19
UNION ACADEMY.

.TENHE first session of this Institution will
- commence on the first day VI January,
1856:
Terms of Tuition, per session offs monks spell
ing, Reading, and Writing, ~ 4 s 90
Arithmetic, Geography, History and Gram
Iner 49, w
Philosophy, Astronomy, and Chemistry, 8 90
Surveying, with the use of the Compass, 10 90
Said School is situated in District No. AZ,
in Union county, on tic WadesbOrO' road, 10
miles west of Monroe, in the neighborhood of
r. g. Towards, Col. Dunn's, w r. Robinsou's
and others Good Board may be had in the vi
cinity at S. to 81 per month.
Those wishing TO become Teachers of Com
mon Schools may thoroughly prepare themselvea
in this School.
E. G. MOFFETT, Teacher
Jan l. 1854
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-02-19
VIM. JOHNSTON. ESQ.

In our last paper we inadvertently stated
that VIM. VI. Johnston, Esq, of this town,
had been elected to the Presidency of the
Charlotte and South Carolina Rail Road
The an" was an error. Mr.. Us name is
simply VIM. Johnston. The correction is
necessary, because we learn communica-
tions regularly come to our post office ad-
dressed to VIM. NJ. Johnston.
II The Capitol of Oregon territory, was
entirely destr1 yed by fire, a few days ago,
with the Territorial Library, the papers and
Journals of the Legislature, and many i'm
pOrtant public documents. The work of
an incendiary.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-02-19

A FLOURIsHING COMMoNwEALTH.-Th
Ohio papers state that the income of Ohio
the last year was about four and a quarter
millions of dollars, and it's expenses three
and a half. 1t has eight hundred miles of
canals, six hundred of navigable rivers, and
two thousand miles of railroad. Its wheat
crop last year was thirty millions of bushels,
and its corn crop eighty millions of bushels!
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-02-19

~ "EsTELLE" in reply to Betsy was
ceived too late for this week.
" DONNIE" will receive attention.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-02-19

A MEMBER OF CONGRESS ARRESTED
Francis c. Treadwell, of Norfolk, on Tues
day last, caused the arrest of Albert Rust,
a member of the House of Representatives,
at Washington, charged with two assaults
upon Horace Greeley, few days since
This morning Mr.. Rust gave security in the
sum of $500, for his appearance at the
Criminal Court
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-02-19

EpDK. II. C. CALDWELL will be
at the Office of Doctors j. w. & ST. Caldwell
from 8 to 10 o'clock, every morning. After that
hour, ne will b. at his own house, subject to the
call of any Of his friends, unless professionally
absent
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-02-19

g Gen. Cass has nearly recovered from
his late fall.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-02-19

DEATH OF VIRGTNIANS.-Thr old and
prominent Virginians have died within a
few days past, namely: Joseph G.. Cabell,
of Nelson county, John Field Cooke, of
Powhatan, and Jacqueline B. Haryie, of
Richmond city.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-02-19

COMPLIMENT TO Mr.. WISE.-The Leg
islature of Virginia has named new coun-
ty, formed out of portions of Scott and Lee
counties, "Wise," in compliment to Gov
ernor Wise. There was only one vote
against the name,
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-02-19

II The correspondence between Messrs.
Fulton and Burr, the editors respectively
of The Wilmington Journal and Herald,
who lately came near fighting duel, has
been published. 1t reflects credit upon
both gentlemen and their seconds, and it is
a matter of satisfaction that the affair has
been specifically settled, without loss of
honor on any mart
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1856-06-04
SeIeGt Gale.
ELSIE R A Y M o N D |.
BY VIRGINIA F. TOWNSEND.

WYATT a moment, grandma, | just want
to run out, and say good bye to Daisy )
and the sweet face, set in frame work
Of bridal.hat flowers, looked moment
through the open door, and then vanish
ed, before the lady, in her quaker satin
and white muslin cap, could reply.
What, isn't Elsie here ? The ques-
tioner was a young, and noble looking
man, and there was something peculiarly
attractive in the smiling of his dark ex-
pressive eyes, as they swept the room
with single glance, and then lighted on
the old lady.
She's just run out, Alden, to bid Dai-
sy good bye. You know it wouldn't do
to go off without seeing her old nurse,
anyhow. Evefylhing's packed, isn't it!'
yes, and the carriage is waiting and
as the young man spoke, tide Of
gleeful laugher rolled up to their ears
from the company below stairs, The
old lady did not mind it. She came close
70 the newly made husband, and laid her
hand on his shoulder. Alden she said.
very earnestly, now the hour has come
for our parting, | can think Of many things
l want to say to you, and ought to have
done this before. But it's too late now.
Oh, Alden, you will be very tender Of
my darling, won't you' You will never
forget how she has been watched, and
cared for, (it may be too much, and how
she has never known harsh word in the
home whence you are taking her!
The old lady's voice was pleading, al.
most to sadness, and her eyes were full
of tears; bu. dimmed as they were, she
saw The look Of beautiful tenderness that
flashed into the young mans expressive
features.
DO not fear 10 trust me, Mrs. Will.
iams,' he said, solemnly taking both her
hands in his. Her happiness shall be
the one great aim Of my life. The love
that has watched over, the tenderness that
has guarded her girlhood from the very
shadow of evil, shall be increased a hun
d,ed fold in the home to which / take
her;' and had you heard those eloquent
tones, and seen the look which accompani-
ed them, you would have predicted joy
Gus welded life for Elsie Raymond.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1856-06-04
A Noble Woman.

There's noble creature whispered
(liend TO us, pointing out handsome
woman, in the prime of life who stood
, conversing with an aged man.
"There is something majestic about
her,. was our reply.
The majesty Of goodness = exclaimed
our friend How low and soft her voice,
and what world of love in those dark
eyes. And her lips !! mark their fine but
firm outline! tell you she stands there
true woman; and though now splendor
surrounds her, and wealth pours in upon
her, she once renounced fashion, fame
and riches, for man who was glorious
in his attributes, but poor in pocket. He
mad no splendor TO offer her-nothing
but a priceless heart. She was lively,
witty, and very much accomplished.
Her parents had bestowed upon her all
they had, to give her liberal education
yet she was never, because Of their old
fashioned, simple ways, and unpolish-
ed conversation, ashamed of them for in
all that makes nature noble they excelled,
and in spite of their bad grammer, she
loved and was fond of them. hava
seen girls charming girls Intellectually
and physically-who never cared to know
what made the eyes Of the poor old moth
er dim, or what kept her so silent in their
company, and | knew she was thus
brought by the laziness, conceit, and con.
tempt of these charming daughters-alas!
But her old mother was no slave to her
darling and beautiful child for she sat
down smiling in the cheerful sitting room,
while the sweet voice of her daughter
caroled from the neat, homely kitchen.
She married, and very soon came press
ing bitter want. Sickness blighted the
strength Of her husband but she loved
him, and loving what will not true
woman do! With her own hands
she toiled, with her hopeful words en-
cOuraged, until the clouds parted, and the
sun shone again.
Slander now Joined hands with envy
10 aid in trampling on the brave heart,
but in. the end they made it much strong
er, Like the little flower that sends
forth rarest perfume when crushed, 80
that gentle heart loved and trusted more
exceedingly. And when the malignant
sisterhood hedged up the path Of her
husband, she had only to smile and the
,horns bowed themselves, turning out
ward the down, that shrouded their stalk.
And they saw that with such wife.
that man could not be conquered or even
for moment cast down. So they csas-
ed their Vaccinations, and fortune smiled,
and friends came with better times , and
the true woman stood before the world
model wife and mcther.'
gazed towards the subject of Ms
eulogy, and as gazed l venerated.
'How many such thought l, 'can our land
boast of in this day and generation
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1856-06-04

THE GREEN EYED MoNsTER.-A
newly married couple arrived in Boston
recently, and took lodgings at one of the
fashionable hotels, to pass away the pro-
pitious season! alas too brief konwn
as the honey moon. Their happiness
was the cause of envy among many, for
not cloud appeared to overshadow the
passing hours, until a doctor was sent for
in great haste, to relieve the lady OF dose
of laudanum, which threatened TO termi-
nate her life. The skill Of the doc tor
saved the wife: and, after the bride re-
turned to consciousness she was asked
what motive could have induced her to
commit such wicked act. She replied,
II saw lady wink at my husband at the
table, and | didn't want to live. boston
GGz ette.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1856-06-04

Ep The FrenchDoctors have discov'
cred that ice is safer and better to use in
surgical Operations than chloroform. By
the application of pounded ice and salt to
the diseased parts, thus causing numb
ness and insensibility, Surgeon lately.
succeeded in removing large tumoI
without giving the patient any pain, and
occasioning very little loss of blood. The
only inconvenience was that the doctor
froze his fingers.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1856-06-04
How to get Unmarried.

To help those uneasy men and women
who wish to escape the moose Of matri.
mony we copy the following from an En-
glish record of many years back: .s
"a certain lewd fellow of the baser sort
came from long way off out in the
shlres, and married woman who had
been whipped round our town more than
once. The parish officers were her BRIDE
maids, and her husband was not afraid
Of receiving curtain-lectures, for their
sole bed was of dirty straw on the dirty
ground; nevertheless he wearied soon
of his life, and went to the parish clerk,
seeking to be rid Of his crooked rib. Sol
omon was sly and replying.to his inqui-
ry if the parson could unmarry them,
said: Why need ye trouble his reverancet
Have not l, man and boy been his clerk
forty years come all-hollow-tdel I can
do it as we'll as ere a parson Of them all,
and as sure as there is now a good tap
of ale at the "Bell." Let us go there
you stand two pots, and will do all right
for you" So after drinking out his fee,
Solomon took the fellow into the church
F" Now" said lie, Eye were marri-
ed here; SO put off your jacket and
fneel at confession, for It's solemn bus
mess, Then they went into the belfry, and
bidding him take off his shoes, and stand
on stool, he gave him the longest bell
rope. Tie that tightly, my lad. round
your throat, said Solomon, 'and as soon
as am gone, kick away the stool. !
will return in about an hour, when you
will be unmarried, and out Of your irou.
bIss y
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1856-06-04
VOLUME 2.-NUMBER %.


to my prayer, and oh, as you hope for
mercy at the judgment, show it 10 me
now
And The man looked at her, as she knelt
there in her mournful beauty at his feet,
with her shining curls lying about her
fearful face, and his heart was touched.
Il am sorry for YOU he SAID, but Mad.
anne, your husband has been greatly to
blame
1T was 1. 1t was all my fault eager
ly interrupted Elsie. i instigaed him
to the act by my extravaganza. Do not
accuse him, let the shame, as was the
sin, lie mine, but oh you will not kill
US, will you p
The stern heart melted. Mr.. Hoburn
raised the young wife gently, and whis-
pered: Mrs. Raymond, l will prose
cute the thing no further. Your husband
is sa(e.'
A half hour later, Elsie burst into the
room where sat her husband. Look up,
Alden she cried, exultingly; 4 have
saved you II have saved your
But this sudden joy, after those hours
of exquisite suffering, was too much even
for the mans strong physical endurance,
and as the glad words died on Elsie's lips,
her husband dropped senseless to the
floor.
A week had passed. 1t was soft star.
bright April evening, the closing of one
of those days that come up, golden wan
derers from the Tropics, and shake hand:
with the months gloom, and chill ant
mist.
Alden Raymond sat in his large cas-.
chair, in the pleasant room where we me
him at breakfast, and Elsie sat on tn,
chair arm. She looked very charming
and very happy too, albeit there was 1
deeper, more subdued beauty in her whole
face, but you would have loved it bette
than all the sparkle of the old times.
'And so Alden said the little wife
running her fingers through her husbands
hair, grandma writes she will be will
us next month, as soon as may bring
the clover wind to her bedroom window
| am so glad, and now your business hal
turned out so favolably, we shall be very
happy. cannot thank God enough
when think of it,
Alden drew his arms around the slen
der waist.
Yes, darling, the worst is over now,
he answered. Our business is OH pros
porous footing again thank God, as yol
say have this afternoon paid Mr.. Hol
burn all that debt. We should be very
happy, if it were not for that one terrible
memory, Elsie;' his head dropped OIL
her shoulder.
The wife put down her rosy lips to hi
ear, and whispered softly, don't thinl
about it, dear Alden. 1t was all my fault
not yours, you know, and what lessor
has it been to us both. We WiN neve
quarrel again
And Elsie kept her word, and whel
her grandmother returned home from he
happy visit she said to Daisy, with tear
in her eyes:
i have no fears for Elsie now she i
the best wife in the world, and she ha
the best husband too
So Elsie Raymond's first quarrel wit
her husband was her last one.-.4rthur'
Magazine.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1856-06-04

The Boston merchantl On the scroll
Which Freedom holds,with sparkling eyes
The foremost of the Spartan roll,
Which has no truce with monarchies,
How cheering yet to trace the sign
Which makes that bold subscription thine
Those very che racters have fire,
Heroic outline in their sweep
As flashes from the electric wire,
Did from the pen these letters leap,
While swinging DER thee in the breeze,
Shown more than sword of Damocles,
Like skeleton at Coptic feast,
Loomed up the rebels halter grim,
But golden streakings in the East
Made every fear. born image dim,
And In that name, with spirit warm,
Thy purpose clothed itself with from.
As when, his leathern girdle braced,
The Baptist stern his message broke,
The cinclure which his l0ins encased
Was index "f the words he spoke,
So the rough granite of thy hand
Betokened all unyelding stand.
The ship.store's hazard on the main,
Thou wer familiar; but Thy heart
Here nerves itself for risk again;
Fame, fortune, lfe-lnvestment broad
For freedom and for freedoms God
Blockade the port of Boston Close.
With iron hand, the ocean trade!
The bark of Truth from harbor goes,
Her sails all set, her anchor weighed,
And rich the freight exported then
For all the waiting sons of men.
OF Freedoms apostolic band,
To Peters spirit thou vert wed
The bold inscription of thy hand
King George, without his glasses, re adj
And while but dust Thy honored brow,
With beating hearts We trace it now.
*Hancock is said to have observed, wit
much righteousness, Immediately after affixin
his name to the Magma Charta of our right
- There, now, the King can read that withol
his spectacles."
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1856-06-04
'4oetrp!',
From the Dollar Newspaper.
John Hancock, the Boston Merchant.
BY REV. EDWARD G. JONES.

First Of the signers of the Declaration of
Independence was the noble John Hancock,
his fine, bold signature constituting the best
index of his fearlessness and settled purpose.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1856-06-04

*Hancock is said to have observed, with
much facetiousness Immediately after afixing
his name to the Magma Charta of our rights,
"There, now, the King can read that without
his spectacles."
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1856-05-10

DAILY PAPER.-Eiye dollars per year $3.50 for six
nonthsi Sl25 for three months; 10 cents per week; single
opies two cents each. Whe paid strictly in GdUance
deduction Of 81 year viii be made and proportionate
educton if paid quarterly or half yearly in advance
WEEKLY PAPER.--Price two dollars year; 81 for six
months, and so cents for three months paid strictly in
advance, S1,75 cts. year, single copies cents each
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1856-05-10

A CHANCE TO MAKE MONEY! "a.
"A rety OF BOOKS, from which three to FIVE dollars
day be made, can now be obtained AZ The A tee.
ElnpOrin ua, 2I5 Main street. Worcester. Honorable
employment for both ladies and gentlemen No capital
required until the business is fairly tried after which
sly DIFF WIN. ALLEN.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1856-05-10
GARDENS, &c.

The results of experience and the theories Of science
ali attest that this mode Of fence is superior any here
toore in use in economy, Strength cloeness elegance
portability and durabili y.
This Fence is vanished with asphaitum varnish, which
protects it from rust and impart to it beautiful black
color It is perfectly barrier against farm
stock does not catchthe wind indesfructjba by r or
heSht does not cobhne h heat nut admits freely the
sclarraya does not occupy tn soil harbor verniu as
stone walls and quickest hedges do requires no repair
save re coains of Varnish once in tour five years
and possesses sufficient elasticity to enable it, without tn
least injury 10 experience that expansion by the heat of
summer and that contraction the cold of winter which
have been so fatal to other modes of iron fence
Each roll contains Twenty RODS l63 feet per rod The
fence is secured to the posts ny staples (hook-headed
screws one staple over each lateral wire at each post
The posts are of the usual atrengtN AMI ere Of wood
though they may be Of iron stone they are set ten feet
lparti and no RAILS are rsqui ed.
For sale in Worcester by Maye-s BgeIow Co., as an
Manufactured and sold by
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1856-05-10

GNHTEDREN'S 4 MISSES DEf-ATNEs.
~ very desirable assortment Of PRINTED GOODS,
In small figures, open and for sale very cheap,
GEO. P. BRYANTS.
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