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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-04-22
SPRING.
BY A. HAIGHT CHASE.

Come, beauteous Spring, with birds that sing,
And beauteous flowers that bloom
With balmy air and blossoms fair
Dispel old Winters gloom.
Come with thy sheen of living green,
And gentle zephyrs soft
Thy green leaved trees and light winged bee
That wing the air aloft
Beneath thy shield the heath and field
Bud forth with life anew
The murmuring stream so brightly CLEANS
Mid sunsets golden hue.
Thy bamy breath dissolves in death
Stern Winters chilling power
The leaf expands beneath thy wand,
And blooms the beauteous flower.
Thy genial glow makes streamlets flow
In gladness through the vale;
The grass so green is plainly seen,
And beauty decks the vale,
The songster sweet his song repeats
A song so full of glee;
'Tis sweet and clear--the Spring is here,
The Spring has charms FOR me.
Oh Spring most fair, with charms SO rare,
We ever love thy sway
And while we live We'll ever give
To thee our sweetest lay.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-04-22
THE PROSPECT.

The New York Journal of Commerce, a
neutral paper, alluding to the great acces-
sions to the democratic party, as evidence
in the recent elections in the North and
South, uses the following language:
1.-The immense gains of the Democrats in
our large cities and towns, and in those
States where elections have been held this
spring, although opposed by combination
of the KnowNothings, Republicans, and
Abolitionists, show very clearly which way
the wind blows. A year ago, in each of the
States alluded to, viz: New Hampshire,
Rhode Island and Connecticut-the Demo-
Gratis were defeated by an overwhelming
majority. This year the combination against
them has been more extensive and coirpiete
than before, yet in each case they press
very closely upon the heels of their oppo-
nents. Until last year, there had long been
an Abolition or Freesoil party, which
neither sided with the Democrats ncr with
the Wings. But, at the last two elections,
they have fraternized lovingly with the
other opponents Of Democracy; and tho
consequence is, that although the Demo-
Gratis, in each of the States mentioned,
polled vote nearly, if not quite, unpre-
cedented, they are still slightly in minority.
But they now see the full strength of the
enemy, and the amount of work to be done.
All that remains is to do it. And the oppo-
tunity is near"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-04-22

New COMMUNICATIVE on the Mer-
chants Bank, Newbern, North Carolina,
are in circulation in and about Pittsburg.
The vignette is an Indian, and female on
the right end.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-04-22

% David Wilmot, of proviso notoriety,
has turned up again. He comes out in
letter requesting the friends of freedom in
Pennsylvania to meet in Pittsburg (dark
place, that Pittsburgh on the 26th Of June
next to nominate a Niger Worshipping
State ticket.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-04-22

THE VIRGINIA SEARCH LAw.-The
steamer Maryland, which was detained at
Norfolk because the captain refused to
suffer her to be searched for absconding
slaves, in accordance with the law recently
passed by the State Legislature, was re-
leased last Friday, the captain having paid
the fine of $500.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-04-22
a Professional Gard.

HAVING located in Charlotte permanently,
- with the view of practicing Medicine
would respectfully tender my services to the pub
lie. e. A HENDERSON, NJ. d.
- Office at the American Hotel.
April 9, 1S55.--tf
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-04-22

Charlotte, Jan. l, 1S56.-tf
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1856-11-05

THE ELECTION IN BROOKLYN.

Tie day passed of in quiotncss. No disturbance
occurred al ary of the polls with the exception OF
fight in the Sixth Ward, which did not amount to any
thing sorous. The vote polled heavy in all the
Districts. and numbers about third more than at
any previous election attributed in a great measure to
the ncr, ase of neturalized citizens There also
large proportion of young men who cast their frst
vote The contest was animated and exciting in most
of the Wards on the local tickets but during the hours
of voting every thing passed of creditably.
Some Of those citizens who were naturazed by
Judge Mouis, of the Court of Sessions, were stopped
from voting at the Ist District of the Third Ward the
Inspectors holding that they should have been natural
lied in tee City Court to make it legal. No such OBJ
lection was made in other Wards as far ascertsined.
The Police were distributed about all the polls, but
there was very little occ, sion for their services except
in the arrest of Illegal voters Of which several were
taken into custody, as follows
Patrick G,en, arrested by Officer Cain Of tho
lid District for illegally voting in the Twelfth Ward.
Nathaniel Evans, arrested by Officers Fearon and
Cullen lid District for Illegally voting in the Twelfth
Ward.
John McAvoy, arrested by Officer Cain Of the lid
District for attempting to vote second time in the
Twelfth Ward
James Henry, arrested by Sergeant Hyde Of the
Iv,h District for illegally voting in the lid District Of
the Eleventh Ward.
John Burns, anested by Officer Utter, Of the Ivth
District for ILL., sally voting in the LIT District Of the
Eleventh Waid.
Officer S,ootboof, Of the Ist District, arrested q
man On the charge of illegal voting 10 the lid District
First Ward but subsequently turned out that he WAS
a lana fds voter and 70, was discharged by Capt.
Smith.
Tie night before the election, man named Patrick
Dimon was shot, while on his way home, in Walcott
street. He was followed by sone halfdozen fellows.
who fred at him with pistols and wounded him in two
placer. He fell, when they pOunced upon him with
clubs and beat him badly Two Of the accused, named
Daniel Msban and Daniel Shehan, were arrested and
brought before JUST Blatchley. Several friends cams
up and baled them out At last accounts the injured
men was not expected to live.
An alarm Of fire was sounded for the Firt District
just befoe the polls closed, bu. it was ascerainedt ."
be fal-e H. however, Lad the effect Of lessenng ths
numbers about many of the polling places
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1856-11-05
THE SHEKIANEE TRIBE.

MARCH =, 1870.
embarked on board of a native boat, managed by
B1ga people. We sailed along the coast until we
nw the Moondah River, situated about fifty miles
{hc,th Of the Equator. Our boat wa in calm, and
y, were waiting for the sca-breeze. The heat was
aces.v the sun was shining with great power, and
Ruo,, by its force that was not very far from the
tlrator.
EFnally gentle zephyr rose, coming from the sea,
Id Grew soon into very strong sca-breezei our boat
- more gldcd over the waters, and soon after we
A,ercd the River Moondah 1t j. large stream; at
&mouth is about four or five miles WIDE ana II con-
hue TO bc 20 for fifteen or twenty miles. Vessels OF
krc tunnage can enter H. and the anchorage is very
bod Il is only necessary il You are not acquainted
kt the channel to take native for pilot, for there
b. at the mouth some mud banks; some of them can
J. seen at low tide, and then they are covered with
h a, multitude of water birds.
4 Tie first thing which struck me on entering the
fy,r was that the banks of the light SIDE are rather
hgh and hiiy while those on the len are low marshy,
BIZ covered with mangrove trees; no villages are
Been here, while on thc right side the aspect il
Butte different, every hill there is crowned with
r village, and you spy many of them in the midst
81 the dark green foliage Of the virgin forests. We
fal,d for one Of those villages in order 10 in
fGtnUal ShehtGnce chief, who, probably, would give
|inc the means 10 ascend the river; he was a great
nd of the head man Of my boat, IN NJ Bnsa, who
" mancd TO one Of his au-htcrs; anl as desired
H. spend frw Gays in the midst OF the Shckiance
|,sibc, this was good opportunity.
AAr sailing abou, ten miles up tie liver, W. landed
or the beach which faced the village whittier we were
gong. A. soon as the people perceived white man
In In, boat they ran TO meet and welcome Monga
WHO wa, my Binga friend, conducted ME to the
Slcljance village The PEOPLE invited US TO the best
lous, end We waited for the appearance OF the king.
AMER a shot time his majesty came in dressed with a
At over his cotton CLOTH and above the shit he had
ma the rcd coat of an English soldier We had waited
thu long probably for his majesty to dress himself III
oder 70 receive Us. We heartily shook hands toseth'
81. and n,crchanged the word boldHec, which Is the
usual salutaiion of the Shckianee people. After
while the king presented me with fowl. informed
him tina, | intended TO stay some time with him, IN
order 10 become better acquainted with the people OF
bis Tribe. He icjoced at my intention; for it Is very
desTsh,e thing in village to have white man staying
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1856-11-05

from L. Ccrnwens potd. OF Parsonage Creek. THESE
rusrt-s are Of course understood to be the present
fov 10 dry period, ard due allowance being made
for several srnrler brooks which can readily be alb
sorted on the way BY simply providing suitable inieis
it nav he presumed that these streams VIII furnish
tie twenty millions contracted for. But surveys have
been made for extending the line TO several Streams
but few miles beyond, of which, the last
Meadow Creek. = now pouring on. seven millions
and another, the Massspequs Pond, five millions Of
gallons Per twenty four hours. The water Of al these
large streams has been carefully anayzed and found
to contain but from two three grains Of impurities per
gallon, considerably purcr than the water supplied
Ia most other cities.
The Nassau Water Works as the whole Is
termed, from the name OF the Company controlling
II, presents rome OF the massive aud imposing
bridges which form distinguishing q feature
O: the Cro;on Aqueduot The circumstances require
nothing Of the kind and effort for display of ma
sorry is contemplated at any points, except in few Of
the buildings. The construction of the whole has
been contracted for by party for a. 200 geo, and
is expected that the water OF Baseley's will be dis
tbu'ed in the city in about two years from this date
leaving the successive extensions to be finished at
leisure. The principal reservoir, the conduit and
Of the iron pipes aye all the parts of the work
which have vet been sublet; but every confidence is
felt in the ability, energy and xiii Of the first con.
tractors, Messrs. Welles & Co., to push the work as
repijy forward the operations o. the engineers and
the state Of the weather Will permit.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1856-11-05
Brutal ASSAULT

To me Editor Of The n. Y THINE
SIR This morning as Chas. Jonas, Fillmore man, n
the employ Of Hoppock, Mooney & Co., went I" woe
in III Second District Of the First Ward, ne was a.
tected by O. set OF rowdies, who knocked him down.
and kicked him out of door. On returning TO The
tore ard informing Mr. S. H. Mooney, one Of the part
nor. # the affair Mr. Mooney volunteered TO 90 back
ufh him end see that he had a chance TO vote. In
doing this. Mr. Mooney was actuated by the kindlest
NJ rotives being himself Fremont man, and voter
in another Ward. Jonas went in and deposited his
vote. and was immediately assaulted by one Of tho
despcradoes. Dir. Mooney caught the man and OF
d.rtd policeman TO arrest him. whereupon Mr.
Mooney YVES pounced upon By the whole crowd,
knocked down, kicked in the face, and nearly killed.
After a time he succeeded in reaching the street. ana
made bis escape by the aid Of some gentlemen passing
BY, Recorder Smith vas Immediately applet TO- ans
be did even thing in his power TO have the pefpeu.
tors Of the outrage brought to justice, BY apP'y,"S
the Mayor for posse Of policemen, but vas w. 'a>
he could have no more than what oe.oneed h's
Court. He then sppEed to the Chief OF Ponce soa
sheriff WiUett.. bu. met with similar re'a'al -
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1856-11-05

THE NoRTHrRs DIsoCRAcr rRON SOUTHERN
PoIsr OF VIrw.-CooL.-The Chorle.ton Sicadard
of the 18th ult., speaking OF the Northern Democrats
says:
Slavery is right and for that ought 70 be eN-
tei d. q as far as It viii naturally go. We are glad OF
this We felt from the frst that it the only safe
position for those North or South to stand on aud We
have known that we have done dissesyce 10 Dano.
c,nts Al the North BY backing them up in season and
ont of season. TO tha, stand. The reac becoming
80 strong in public opinion all over the country that
We wcud not b surprised to find the pro-Savery Party
arsc,Ld the limits of the institution and conto toe
courcils al States where there il Slaves. II the
slave trade were ropered Pennsy Ivanis would De
with The South in less than ten years, and ne are
40, certain that che may not yet assist In rvopenh !"
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1856-11-05

CoHoo1oy, n. Y, Nov. Last evening", . u-e
people of ibis place ibe tyl were a'ssnC..ns loi
ETomolt meeting sat accident occurred Two young
men, by the names Of HeDdrix tnd eDs wee h'ins
a csnron. when il burst injuriDg Hendrix 80 badiy
that he died at iC O'Clock. Mr. Wells viii probably
recoyer SoOl
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1856-11-05

Tie late Lord Gardstone, himself o valetadina1,an
took tie pains to inquire for those persons who hsa
sciually s,tes,ed marvellous cures sni found ,hal
more than Nv thirds Of the uumher died 'ery 'h'r.i
sfte, they had BEEN cured. Sir Robert Wslpce' L'ru
Bolipsb'ohe and Winiagtor killed by euren' n
gcrs
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1856-11-05

The big Addy Swift; from Meracaibo, arrived this
afternoon, came in contact this morning, st p m,
eboat ten miles north Of Barnegst, in thick fog, with
The pilotboat H. y. Hall, while lyingtO, striking her
snitship-, and her down to the waters edge The
crew got b ard Of the brg Mr. Beebe lPlot) an
one we2t on board, and when .hsy left she ma
two feet Of water on the cabin floor, and was hAn
fast Lay By until daylight, and could see nothing VI
her. SappCsed she went down.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1856-11-05
MARINE AFFAIRS.
The roc.

Tie Stonngton and Fall River boats did no. arrive
till - o'clock, being detained b. heavy fog in the
n-.rI
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1856-04-03


Some EXPERIMENTS on THE SMOKE OF To
BAcco.-In Frority's Journal. ola recent
date. an interesting article has been pub
i.heI on tie habit Of tob Geo smo King
and ON poisoning by nicotine. Among
the facts there mentioned, are expert
ments Instituted by NJ. MalaFert. a phar-
macien, of Poitiers. His intention was to
ascertain the exact quantity of nicotine
absorbed by smokers. in proportion to the
weigh: of tobacco consumed. The ap-
paratus used consisted of stone jar, in
which the tobacco was made to burn, con
nected with serie. of bottles communi-
eating BY tubes. The bottles were eth
-r empty, or contained some water mixed
or not with sulphuric acid. From Il
few experiments TX: racted by inspiration,
there is ten per cent nicotine. Thus n
man who smokes a cigar of the weight OF
seventy grams, receives in his mouth
seven grains Of nicotine, mixed with a
little watery vapor tar, empyrtumatlc oil.
&c. Although a Large portion ofthis ME
e'ine is rejected. bo by the smoke puff
fed from the mouth, and by the sa iva, a
portion of is, n-verthele IS, taken up BY
he vessels of the buccals AMI laryngeal
mucuous m mbrane, circulated with the
blood. and acts upon the brain. With
those unaCcustomed with the use Of to.
bacco, the nicotine, when in contact viii,
The latter organ. producrs vertigo. nausea
headache and somnolence, while habitu:l
smokers are merely thrown into stat.. o.
excitement. similar 10 that produced by
m derate quantities Of wine or tea. From
fu, ther investigation 1t was found that the
drier the tobacco the less nicotine reaches
The mouth. A vely dry cigar, while
burning yields very small amount OF
watery vapor; the smoke cools rapidly
and allows the condensation of the nico
inc before j. reaches the mouth. Hence
it comes that the first half Of cigar
smokes more mildly than the second. in
which certain amount Of condensed wa
try vapor and nicotine. freed by the first
half, are deposited. The same remark
applies to smoking tobacco in pipes, and
ifsmokers were prudent, they would new
er consume but half a cigar" "r pipe. and
throw away the other. Smoking through
water, or with long tubes and small
bowls, is also precaution which should
no be neglected.
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1856-04-03
10. 2s.l AN ACT.

mo. gel AN ACT.
To provide for holding the Terms of the
District Courts in the several Counties
of the Third Common Pleas District in
the State of Ohio. p. w.. .,...: -..
q SECTION L.. Be it enacted By The Gene
raj Assembly ofthe State Of Ohio. that the
terms of the district courts shall hereafter
be holden in the several counties of the
third judicial district in the state of Ohio,
as follows, viz: .U s.st -as..r.-s-.
In the county Of Shelby On the twenty
ninth day of July:
In the county of Mercer on the first day
Of August; +'5 71s2 s.5a< ..a# nr5.r''
In the county of Auglaize on the fourth
day of August; sdtz9.s5I ze--essa
In the county Of Allen on the sixth day
of August;
In the county of Marion on the seventh
day of August; ala -& ~ ~ .'a5 = q, =
In the county of Logan on the thir
teenth day of August;
In the county of Union on the twenti-
eth day Of August;
Tn the county of Hardin on the twenty
fifth day of August; sR 7eaa $50 Ts.ia@
Tn the county of Crawford on toe TWEEN
ty-ninth day of August;
In the county of Wyandot on the first
| day of September; 53f d" -.5 7''-f5 81
In the county of Seneca on the third
day of September: .r -ls- as -a.- SIT
In the county of Hancock on the tenth
day OF September;
In the county Of Wood on the twenti
eth day Of May: 7ai'%8
In the county of Henry on the twenti
eth day of September; F a1.5at4o.
In the county Of Fulton ON the twenty
second day of September;
In the county Of Williams on the TWEEN
ty1fourth day of September; 3oH Isad
I'm the county Of Defiance on the TWEEN
ty-sxth day of September; live
:, In the county OF Paulding on the thir-
tieth day of September, ........
In the county of Van Vert on the Sc
cond day of October; 1881 IL s.a
r In the7County of Putnam on the fourth
day of October .ne a-a~s }.4v gza,
q SECTION 2. IT, from any cause. fail
ure to hold the prescribed terms of the
aforesaid counties, it t2shail be the duty o
the Judges of the District Court. on Civ
ing thirty days previous notice, in suct
county, to hold therein special term o
4 the District Court, within the same year
to dispose of the business pending, ane
should important business arise in the Dis
irict Court Of any of said counties, which
cannot be disposed of for want o time, i
shall be lawful for the Judy yes of the Dis
/ trict Court, if practahl-. to hold q sp cia
term of said Court, in such county. a
such time as they shall determine on Civ
ing thirty. days notice in such coun y
and should the beginning of any tern
! therein prescribed, fall on Sunday. tn
said Court shall be held on the next sue
ceeding day. ,s,.-- 4-
SECTION 3. The act emitted can &C
to provide for the terms of the distric
court in the several counties of the thir
: common pleas district, passed Mare
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1856-04-03
A Minister'S Wife.


4 Some body at the West. not findi in
She scriptures any statement OF the quail
E6cation. and duties Of the wives OF minis
ttrs,. c. Includes that recourse must be
had to ''that other rule Of faith and prac-
lice. public opinion" from which the
writer says. we learn that minister's
wife must be. 2ia15 o<-
u Il. Like Mary, always sitting at the
feet Of Jesus, n possession Of the one
thing needful regarul IS Of every worldly
interest = "a ts.5 -
'.2. Like Marha, she should do all the
serving; yet without being numbered by
| it. -" s-h@faa' Ls.rs @s--
''3. She should be a little more prompt
than Sarah Of old. and have refreshments
always ready for those travelling angels
whose visits at the minister's house are
not ''tew and far between" a' r- 4 a
80. Like Dorcas, she should "keep
constantly on hand supply of ready
made cIoihing." to bestow upon all the
saints and sinners in the community where
she resides. with a spare box for the benz
eticiaries in college; and the servants who
have sea ped from the blessings of the
patriarchal institution" f..-. --,.-
IS. Like the prophecies Anna. she
should not depart from the temple. da.
or night" for the multiplied meetings oi
the church and benevolent societies re.
Iqnire an almost constant attendance in
the sanctuary and. IL is the duty OF the
minister's wte TO attend them ALL l.-
''6. Like the widow of Sarepta. she
must have the art of using meal out oi
one barrel, and oil out of one cruise, the
year round, without diminishing the
qnantlt8.a5o7f 4y5s7sr % fg,5gas sre =.
Lastly, she must be aptto please every
body becoming all things to all men,
, women and Children. Grave or gay, re.
fined or rude, intelligent or ignorant. affa,
bic or reserved. as suits the company ir
Il S<f4s
which she may chance to fall
Upon these conclusions are based tht
following REMARKS
Il: We perceive tEat it is the duty 0
churches to set apart young women,- anc
educate them for ministers wives.
e. When church is about TO call
pastor they should appoint special com
mitee to visit his wife AID ascertain
E whether she be able or willing to perform
the labor of five ordinary women witbou
any compensation except the crumb
which fall rom her masters (hus bands
h table.
- minister's vile should be Away
at home, and always abroad; always ser
wing God, and always serving tables.
Lastly, she must be little more pr1
: dent than our Saviour, for he had favor
ties among his disciples. which in her i
objectionable"
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1856-04-03
TME WORLD WOULD BE BETT Err
FOR IT.

If men cared less for wealth and fame, .i-
And less for battle field and glory. r.1
If writ i'll human, hearts, a name ..,....
Seemed better than in ong or story;
If men instead of nursing pride
Would learn to hate and to abhor it ~
4l#1 If more relied e5l1 5000 y s
On Love to guide, #r-
The world would be the better for it. .
1fmen dealt less in stocks and lands,
. And more in bonds and deeds fraternal,
1flove's work had more willing hands.
link thisworldto the supernal,
If men stored up loves oil and wine,
And on hruis'd human hearts would pour it
4~ f''yours' and .'mine" - '-'a
Would once combine, II & -tss
The world would be the better for it. r
IF more would act the PLAY of Life
And fewer would spoil it in rehearsal, 7.
If bigotry would sheathe its knife, s 20.
- T,lgood became more UNIVERSAL ;-a
Ifcustom, gray with ages grown, t.....-...
Had fewer blind men to adore it
Ii talent shown q slN.3G
= y lftruth alone, -,-e,..-r,- .,..T
The world would be the better for it.
If men were wise in little things, L"fr if1T
H~ Affecting less in all their DEALINGS II
1fhearts had fewer rusted strings 9-.k sj3s
To insolate their kindly feelings, ,..g5
If men, when Wrong eats down the Right
Would strike together a, restore it.. @
'1 If Right made Might --.s-'er
.l- d 81 In ever, fghs. rqa9 es.5a sa
.a. The world would be the better fer it. "a