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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-06-02
COMETS, Tails.

We don't intend to express any opinion
as to the probability of the Comets striking
| terra frma on the 10th of June. but we will
say something occasionally about It's COM
position and the length Of its tail, as other
topics to write about are scarce just now.
Tails are very important appendages some
times. How would mans shanghai coat
look without any tailor. how would a
tail look without any coat! Or, suppose
''Old Brindle'' had no tail, how would she
brush the flies off in summer time! Com
NETS have no particular use for tails, but
on the contrary, they might prove cuMber-
some-they might get caught among the
branches of trees, as the fiery head sped
its way, and thus do bodily harm. And
we hope that ifthe expected Comet contem-
plates any hostile designs on this part of
the country, its tail (if it has any, may get
entangled in such a way before it reaches
here. or that some Yankee may tie it to a
stake, as to completely disable and render
1t harmless. The Comet of the 10th of
June has not been treated respectfully by
eminent astronomers. because it has not
served them with regular notice of its in
tended appearance on that day. Some say
they have mo data" others that lit is all
gas" and ridicule the idea of its being able
to kick up much of a muss, even if it should
strike the earth. There are others who
sneeringly speak on this wise: IF we take
all the recorded accounts, we should be in
clined to imagine that the whole system of
Comets is diminishing in brilliancy and
magnitude" They arrive at this sage con
clusion on account of the apparent tails
these erratic visitors present to our view,
which they suppose to be exhalations from
the body of the Comet. ut is impossible"
say they, ito see how the waste which
arises from the tail can 60 ON without such
diminution." Now, we humbly suggest
whether it would not be more philosophical
to suppose that Comets have no tails at all,
but that what is called the tail is produced
by the transmission of the suns rays thro'
the transparent nucleus, which operates as
a lens! There are some comets which
have no tails, and the reason probably is,
because the body ofthe comet is too opaque
for the transmission of the suns rays. We
wish merely to show that if the comet of
the 10th of June next should turn out to be
''all gas" it might under certain circum-
, stances or laws, be entitled to a little re-
sDect.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-06-02
Discovered at Last !!

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This oil is the only sure remedy in the world
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and Bruises. Cuts ind Wounds, SweIIed
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stomache, Palpitation, Eruptions, caked
Breast, Quinsy, sore Throat, Palsy, Pleurisy,
Ulcers, Lock Jaw, Heart burn, I Doth and
Ear-arhe, Nervousness, coEtiveness. Burns,
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Abscess, Stiff Neeks, BroL BreIst, Chill
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and Ague, Chapped Kinds any Dis, asses
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ever brought before the public that will do
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minuies-has be. n used by thousands aud
pronounced to be the best remedy ever dis
covered. 81
This oil acts on the system with electFici-
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or inwardIy. 1t al once gives permanent
cure-in most lses from ten 10 twenty min
utes.
The best physiofogis of Europe have dis
covered that al o. ganic dera, cement Of he
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of tn physico-eIectric fluid ~ the organ dis
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no vomiting, pu' glng, or clustering 10 re-
sorted to-. =
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three doors b low 4 hest.nr, Philadel bia.--
Country dealers and druggist Tn be su1-
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so cents and 81 p bolt e.
Try everything else, give this one simple
trial --~
-Caution.-Be careful 10 ask for AID get De
Grath'. FL ctTic Oil, as wOIthlsss limitations
abound.
There are numerous limitations sprurg up
on the reputl ton that my aTtic ie has ,equiT-
I'd The public must beware. They are
worthless.
OF For sale in Charlotte by DR.. ii. N.
PRITCHARD, Druggist, sole Agent, and
by Druggists and country merchants gen
orally in the United States.
May Is. Pm.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-06-02
DIED,

In Cabarus county, on the 29th ult Mr. j. M.
W. McCachran, aged about "A years.
In Fayetteville on the 26th ult., Willie F.
Moore, aged 80 years months and ID days.
In Iredell county, on the 9th ult of Pneu-
monia, Moses Williams, j.. the 10Th year of his
age When man dies he is committed to his
mother earth, and the sad circumstance soon
passes out the mind of almost all with whom he
mingled in life. Not so with the subject of this
humble notice. The character ofthis youth, his
amable disposition, his correct and prudent con-
duct during his short pilgrimage, were such as
to attract attention and win the affection of all
who knew him; and no one has ever been heard
to utter word against his character or course in
life. The leading object of his prospectiveiy
useful life appeared to be to educate and prepare
himself for usefulness. But he is no more: he
has been snatched, as it were, from his numerous
weeping friends and heartbroken relations, new
er to return with his kind greetings which were
SO natural to him. TIE writer of this, though
nothing more than friend, has seldom been
called upon TO perform sad a task. It has
been his misfortune to follow a mother and two
brothers to their last resting place, but must in
caudor say that this has been almost as severe a
trial as he has been called upon by an all-wise
Providence to bear. Peace be to his ashes.
ID. w. p.
At his residence in Robson county, on Friday
morning, May 18th, Col NELL Regain, aged about
55 years. Col. Regain rose early in the morning,
went to the steps Of his piazza, and was speaking
to one of his servants, when he fell back and ex-
pred without uttering word presumed to have
been disease of the heart. Col. Regain represent
ed Robson county in the Legislature for several
years.
In Greensboro, on the Odd ult, Miss Martha
E. Pemberton of Richmond county.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-06-02

hJ 1t seems that Rheumatism, Deafness.
Neuralgia, Swollen and Stiff Joints and other
complaints TO which we are all subjects have
lost their terrors Prof De Grath's Electric
Oil is war anted TO relieve any case in a short
space of time and with trifing expense
Ii can be had of the agent here, DIR. II. NJ.
Pritchard. See advertisement in another
column. May 13.--2m
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-06-02

FIFTH DIsTRICr.-The sAmerican-whig'
Convention of the 5th District, Cately
represented by Mr. Reade,) has nominated
John A. Gilmer, Esq, of Greensboro, for
Congress. Maurice Q. Waddill, Esq, of
Chatham county. American-whig. is still in
the field, and declared his intention, i'm
mediately after the Convention adjourned,
to continue to be candidate in opposition
to Mr. Gilmer.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-06-02

Hon. T. L. CL1NGMAN.-Thisg gentleman
arrived at this place last Saturday evening,
and remained several days. He addressed
the citizens on Monday in very happy
manner Mr.. Clingman, we are glad to see,
appears to be enjoying fine health. He
left on Tuesday for Cherokee County.
We learn he addressed the people OF
Burke on Tuesday of last week.-Rather-
ford Democrat.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-06-02

Ey Jno. Wilson, Esq, wealthy planter
of Currituck county, committed suicide
on Sunday night last, by shooting himself
thro' the head. He was greatly respected,
wealthy, and leaves family. Recent
pecuniary losses are supposed to have
caused him to commit the rash act.-WH.
Herald.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-06-02

VIRGINIA ELECTIoNs.--On Thursday
last the Virginia elections for Attorney
General and members of Congress and the
Legislature were held. As usual. the dem
ocratic ticket is triumphant. The efforts
of the opposition to gull the people with
the distribution hobby, were fruitless. The
democrats have carried the city of Rich
mond lat one time the Gibraltar of whig-
gery) by decided majority. Good for
the old Dominion.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-06-02

Mother, 1 should not be surprised if our
Susan got choked some day. "Why. my
son - Because, her beau twisted his
arm around her neck the other night, and
if she had not kissed him he would have
strangled her besides, mother, he sits by
her, and whispers to her, and hugs her,
"Why, Edward-Susan does not suffer this,
does she ~ ''Sufer that-golly, she loves
it."
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-06-02
COLUMBIA MARKET, MAY 30.

Cotton l04 tol34 cents per ID. extremes.
Bacon Hams Is to l6, Sides Ia to Is,
Shoulders IL to 123; Flour 81 to 90; Corn
81 to 81 O5; Oats 65 to SO; Peas 81 to
81 O5; Lard Is to l63; Beef Pork and
Mutton IL to Is cts. per pound.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-06-02

- The citizens of Cheraw, S. c., on
the ODD inst, gave Hon. l.. NJ. Keitt COM
plimentary dinner. The Pee Dee Herald
thus speaks of the speeches on the occa-
sion:
at is impossible in the little space allow
ed US, to give anything like synopsis of
the speeches delivered on this occasion,
but must refer in general terms to those of
Mr.. Keitt and Gen. Jamison.
"TEese gentlemen very boldly expressed
their views of the present political position
of the country, pointed out the dangers
which still threaten the South, and indicat-
ed the course which it hehooves her to pur-
sue in order to provide for her own security.
They were ready to sustain the administra-
ton so far, and only So far as it adhered
to that line of policy marked out for it at
Cincinnati, but we were not willing to en-
trust the safety of the South and her insti-
tutions to the Democratic or any other
national party. On the other hand they
| insisted that there was no truth in the
assertion that the Democratic party had
saved the Union, or was the hope of the
South. Notwithstanding the cry of peace
peace" there is no peace but instead of
| it we are verging upon moro boisterous
times. while our position is becoming worse
and worse. The South must look to the
South alone for safety, they tell us, and
looking there she will and must be invul-
rerable.''
Mr.. Keitt and Gen. Jamison may "see
farther into the mill stone than the man who
picks it," but we are inclined to view their
conduct as premature. If the democratic
party has not saved the Union, what party
did it If Fremont and black republican,
ism had triumphed would not the Union
have been. dissolved! A majority of South
ern people give an affirmative answer
Well, then, by the democratic party de-
feating the black republicans was not the
least1 Certainly it was. Look at those
gallant spirits in the NoIth-Pierce; Doug
las, Cass, Pugh, Richardson, and a host of
others-men who have stood up for States
rights and fought a prejudiced constituency
and then tell us if there is no hope for the
South while they live. Depend upon it,
when the South ceases to cooperate with
national democrats at the North-when she
discards them and measures herself by
herself alone--we may well suspect some
danger nigh. AS long as such men as
Franklin Pierce and James Buchanan are
on our side we may hope to overcome
northern prejudices and maintain the rights
of the southern States. But while we are
for preserving the Union, if it can be done
constitutionally, we are opposed to making
any compromises with our enemies. Pre-
be pcrpatuated.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-06-02

A CLASS IN MUsIc.-"First class in
sacred music, stand up. How many kinds
of metre are there?"-"Three sir-long
metre, short metre, and meet'er by moon
light alone!!" Smart boy, take your seat
honey.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-06-02

u The Clinton Independent says that
Hon. Warren Winslow addressed the citi-
zens of Sampson at the former place on
Tuesday of County Court. No person
replied, and the probability is observes
that paper) that Mr.. Winslow will be with
out opposition.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-06-02

REMARKS,-No quotable change in
the price Of Cotton, we continue former
figures. Very little Corn coming in, and
wanted at quotations. Wheat-we know
of but very few sales-continue former
quotations. The stock of Bacon on mar
ket is light-quotations fully sustained.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-06-02

Observation-Disclosures B. Douglas killed
John w. Gregory in Lancaster District,
S. c., on the 10Th of May. Willis 7.
Gregory, son of the deceased, offers re-
ward of 5000 for the apprehension of
Douglas. WHO is described as 5 feet or 10
inches high, black hair and whiskers, slen
der built, and dark complexion.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-06-02
THE SUPREME COURT

Will commence its Summer Term in this
City on the second Monday in june
Causes will be called es follows:
June 10. those from the l Circuit.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-06-02
leather. Leather. Leather.

Hemlock Sole % to 81 cents, Oak Sole from
IS to AZ; Heavy and Light Upper; Kip Skin,
fine French and American Calf Skins. Innings
and Bindings of every description, for sale FOR
CASH. BOONE & co.
Charlotte, June 2, 1857 If
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-06-02
ATT Ell TIO N!
WANT ED.

A situation as a Teacher of Classical School,
by young man who wishes to take charge of
a permanent School, and who has had consider
able experience in teaching.
For reference as TO qualification, &c, apply
to Rev. A. Wilson, D. D., Melville, Alamance
county. N. c.
Address J. J. WHITE, Raleigh, N. c.,
care of Capt Allen.
June 9, 1857 Ct
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-06-02
DIR: HAWKS ADDRESS.

In answer too request of tbs Committee
for copy of the Address at thu, Goth May
celebration in this town for qualifications,
DR.. Hawks replies as follows:
CHARLOTTE, May %, 1857.
Gentlemen: / am more than repaid for
my journey and address by the generous
hospitality and warm hearted Kindness
shown me by every body l have met in
good old Mecklenburg. And now you add
to all your other favors by telling me that
youwere satisfied with my attempt to vindi-
cate the patriotism of the men of l775.-
This is reward enough.
would give you the address to be printed,
as you request, but for the fact that, ere
long, l hope to weave the materials it con-
tains into the more permanent form of
history, and would therefore prefer not to
anticipate that part of my work by publish
ing more at present than the abstract of
facts which Mr.. Yates has made very full,
and given with great prompttude to the
public in his paper. hope therefore you
will not deem me wanting in courtesy or
respect, if ask of you to prermit me to
decline publishing the address in extenso.
With very sincere regard,
Your friend and cOuntryman,
FRANCIS l.. HAWKS.
To Messrs Osborne. Fox, Young, Myers,
Caldwell, Johnston and Yates, Committee.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-06-02

On the oath inst. the corner stone of st.
Johns College, at Oxford, N. c.. will be
laid, and DIR. Hawks is to deliver an Ad-
dress on the occasion. The College is to
be erected by the Masonic Fraternity OF
this State.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-06-02
For The Democrat.
CHARLOTTE FIRE ENGINE COM
pANY NO

Regular monthly meeting on the ID Mon
day night in June. t8th,1 at 8 o'clock.
Exercise meeting I'd Saturday in june,
(13th,) Sd o'clock, p. NJ.
At regular meeting of the Company
held May l1th, 1857, the following resolu-
ton was passed and ordered to be printed:
Resotved, That Leroy Springs. III. NJ.
Pritchard, j. B. Kerr, J. L. Brown and l..
G. Jones be appointed Committee to soil
cit aid for the Company.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-06-02

p Mrs. Early, wife of the Rev. Bishop
Early, of the Methodist E. Church, South.
died in Lynchburg, Va, on Sunday morn
ing, 18th ult., at the residence of her hus-
band
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-06-02
THE MARKETS.
ooRnEcrEp WEEKLY By =. NJ. rAnKo,


TIT should be borne in mind that the fol
lowing are wholesale prices mesiiy. We
endeayor to keep the quotations correct,
but allowance must be made for the fact
that prices frequently change Immediately
after the publication of the peper.l
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-06-02

= Hon. James Bell. U. S. Senator. from
New Hampshire, died at Concord, n. H,
on the Goth ult.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-06-02

e Gen. Sam. Houston is an independ-
ent candidate for Governor of Texas.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-06-02

re- For the Cheapest stock of Clothing
you ever saw go to the Emporium Of Fash
ion of FULLINGS G co.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-06-02
ORrrUARr NoTICEs.--We desire to

OBITUARY NOTICES.--We desire to
please our patrons and friends whenever it
does not cause too much inconvenience;
and acting on this principle we have gem
orally inserted obituary notices sent us
whether long or short; but we must require,
in future, such notices to be curtailed.
Many other papers charge for obituaries
over ten lines in length. We do not cx-
poet to make anything in this way. but We
intend hereafter to act on the same rule
with the hope of causing that kind Of mat
ter to be shortened. Announcements of
deaths to the length of ten lines or under
will be published gratis-over that length,
they will be charged for as advertisements.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-06-02

THE WHEAT CRoP.--We receive the
gratifying intelligence from all directions
that the Wheat crop never looked better
or afforded brighter prospect for an
abundant harvest. We have had delightful
weather, and farmers say that if it contin-
ues week or two the harvest will be un-
precedentedly large. In view of the great
scarcity of corn, this is cheering news.
We had several showers of rain on Satur-
day night and Sunday last.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-06-02

u We are sorry that the Wilmington
Journal did not get the Extra" we forward
ed to it containing the Goth May proceed
ingS. We did not forget the Journal, but
sent one to that paper at the same time we
sent to others.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-06-02
RAILROAD CONVENTION.

Delegates from most of the Southern rail-
roads and several of the steamboat lines.
have just had Convention at Augusta
The following resolutions were adopted:
Resolred, That conductors be required
to recognise no free tickets save for their
President or Superintendent, and to restrict
free tickets to officers of roads or others
travelling on railroad business. 1t also re-
commends that free tickets be issued every
1st January to parties entitled thereto for
the current year.
A resolution to discontinue one Sunday
train on each read was adopted, provided
the concurrence of the Post Office Depart
ment can be obtained.
On motion of S. L. Fremont, it was re-
solved, that as the Committee on man.
agement had been unable to report, that
the President of this Association prepare
and have printed report of the system pur-
sued on that road, and that it be distributed
to members of this Association. And far
Their, that the Presidents of all the roads
represented prepare similar reports within
three months, to be printed with the report
of the President of this Association.
Resolued, That the Secretary make an
assessment Oil each company represented,
for such sum as may be necessary to de-
fray all expenses.
Resolved, That this Convention notify all
merchants and other consignees that the
respective lines over which they exercise
control will not be responsible for the con-
tents of such trunks or packages as have
keys attached to them, and recommend that
in all cases merchants have the keys to
trunks containing goods sent to them by
mail or otherwise.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-06-02
CHARLESTON MARKET, May 80.

The sales of Cotton to-day amounted to
1900 bales prices stringent and unchanged.
The sales for the week foot up 4062 bales,
the Receipts during same time $500 bales,
at an advance of 4 of a cent.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-06-02

r Our ncighbor Bruner, of the Sails
bury Waterman, tries to get out of the
predicament that Mr. Burr, of the Will
mington Herald, placed him in by offering
him the knife, (the article carried by the
ugliest man in the State.) The Waterman
is desperate enough to Say that he took
Burr to be Yates of the Democrat. If we
thought the Waterman was in earnest we
should feel bad-but as he certainly must
be joking, we'll raise courage enough to
show ourselves outside of the sanctum oc-
caSionally, the shakes to the contrary nct-
outstanding. We think, however, ti:al
several knices might have been properly
distributed among the fraternity on that
occasion, for if friend Brunrr deserves the
jack knife, (and we think he does) then
the shooting stick" of the Banner"
is entitled to Il bGriOlr, and the man of the
.Standard'' office would have stood very
good chance of 50 drawing" whiting in
strument. also. But this subject is too
sharp to dwell on, and we viii just say in
regard to the big knife of all, that we hav'nt
got it, and two good judges say that we
are not entitled to it. 1t was the property
of Mr. Burr for a long while, and nov
he has found an opportunity to dispose of
it--presenting it with great deal of guSto
to Bruner, who will be expected hereafter
to make cutting remarks, aid the children
must therefore be kept away from the
''machinery."
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-06-02

y The publication of the Asheville
Spectator has been resumed. e. Cotton
and j. E. Henry, Editors.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-06-02

u We see no reason for continuing the
discussion with the Petersburg Express
about its Goldsboro correspondent. We
will say, however, that the memory of the
Editor of the Express is at fault about our
first statement.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-06-02

II We must decline publishing a story
called ''The Island Princess" Tor at least
the portion of it sent) as an advertisement,
concluding with the direction that to get
the balance you must subscribe to the New
York Ledger. The price offered for pub
fishing it is only One-hay our usual rates.
If the Proprietors of the New York Ledger
will forward US $40, in advance, we will in
sert it, not without.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-06-02

BEAR KILLED.-On Sunday, the 18th of
May, a very large bear was killed near
Childsville, in Yadkin county. We are in
formed that he weighed 800 lbs. He was
devouring a hog when discovered, and
from his size and age it is presumed that
he has, in his pilgrimage on earth, appro-
priated many swine to his especial benefit.