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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-01-13
FASHION, 1856-'57.

Time was when girls their bonnets wore
Projecting half yard before;
When beauty was thus hidden deep.
Twas something cen to get peep;
But now-oh woman's tickle mind -
They wear their bonnets all behind;
While men their features hide with hair
The ladies go with faces bare.
And fancy all admire who stare!
SO this will pass in history's page
AS English women's bare faced age.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-01-13
RAM WAY.

20 From my Railroad Shantees in Liberty
County, Ga, about the first of August last
Amy negro man Ephraim. He is black
and OF medium size, % or "a years old, was
raised by Mr. Ship of Lincoln County, and sold
to me by W. P Bynum of said county, last Feb
ruary. I think said boy is lying about Char
lotte, or w. P. Bynum's in Lincoln county, or
VIM. Ships, of Castor county, as he has rela-
tons at all those points. will pay Fifty Dollars
Jail, so that can get him.
d. W. ORR.
Nov. 25, 1856 e1-6t
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-01-13
To Teachers of Public Schools.

ALL persons who desirei 10 act as Teachers
in the District Schools of MeckIenburg coun-
ty, during the LIST and I'd quarters of the year
1887, are requested to attend at the office OF
the Mutual Fire insurance Company on the
10th day Saturday of January, 1857, Tor the
purpose of being examined and receiving Ger.
tIhcates.
J. p. ROSS, Sup. Com. Schools.
E. S y so hETCa,SoN' }com. of Ex.
Dee. 18Th ls56-&v
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-01-13

CASUALTIES FOR l856.-Thera were SO
railroad accidents, resulting in the loss of
ISL lives, and wounIing 283 persons. A
ist of ID steamboat disasters is published
loss of life 439. Property to the amount
ofs17.99s,Ooo has been destroyed by fire.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-01-13
Town Taxes.

DERSONS indebted for Town Taxes, ie 10
IL either or all of the years 1921 ano-'
are requested to make immediate payment.
All who disregard this notice. by failing 70 Pasc
will find their property advertised for sale IN -
days frcm this date. Now, you have fair wan
ing. 8. A. HAhhls,
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-01-13

H The finest idea of a thunder storm
extant is when Virgins came home tight.
Now Virgins is teacher, and had been
to temperance meeting, anil had taken
too much lemonade, or something. He
came in the room among his wife and
daughters, and just then he tumbled over
the cradle and fell whop upon the floor.
After a while he rose and said:
"Wife, are you hurtl"
"No."
"Girls. are you hurtl"
mo"
terrible clap, wasn't iii"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-01-13

The THEORY OF THE EYEs.-In the new
number of the Quarterly Review is a curious
paper on phpsiognomy. We give the
writer's Interpretation Of the color of the
eyes: Ozark blue eyes are most common
in persons Of delicate, refined, or etfeminate
nature; light blue and much more, grey
eyes, in the hardy and active. Greenish
eyes have generally the same meaning as
the grey. Hazel eyes are the more usual
indications ola mind masculine, vigorous
and profound" As commentary on the
reviewers text, We may add that Shakespeare
had hazel eyes, Swift bIhe eyes, (azure as the
heavens, Milton, Scott and Byron, grey eyes
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-01-13

| The Elmira Gazette says: when
ycu find Buchanan lady, she's of the
pure grit. One of them fell in company
with Fremont crowd day or two since,
when she was told that all the Buchanan
men would be sent up Salt river this fall.
Then said she, "'rather than stay in such
a crowd as there'P be left, I'll 60 up and
cook for EN-"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-01-13
Cash Paid for Hides.

THE highest prices will be paid for Hides by
< s. NJ. HOWELL
doors Su..th of the Mansion Hotel
Charlotte, Ovt- 30, 1885
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-01-13

Assisted by his Son, proposes re-opening his
SELECT SCHOOL at Oaks, Orange County,
n. C., on the 11th of February, 1857.
A Gentleman suitable to board Schoolboys
can find good situation here.
Address W. j. BINGHAM,
Oaks, Orange Co, N. c.
Nov. 25. 2I-6t-pd
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-01-13

MAIDEN RESOLUTION.

MAIDEN RESOLUTION.
BY MARY + T. TCcKLR.
Oh! I'll tell you Of fellow,
OF a fellow have seen,
Who is neither white or yellow,
But is altogether green!
Then his name isn't charming,
For it's only common BILL"
And he wishes me to wed him,
But | hardly think will!
He has told me Of a cottage,
Of cottage 'mong the trees,
And don't you think the gawkey
Tumbled down upon his knees.
While the tears the creature wasted
Were enough to turn mill;
And he begged me to accept him,
But hardly think will!
Oh, he whispered of devotion,
Of devotion pure and deep,
But it seemed so very silly,
That l nearly fell asleep!
and he thinks it would be pleasant,
As we journeyed down the hill,
To 60 hand in hand together,
But hardly think will!
He was here last night to see me,
And he made so long stay,
/ began to think the blockhead
Never meant to 60 away;
At first | learned to hate him,
And | know l hate him still,
Yet he urges me to have him
But hardly think will!
am sure | wouldn't choose him,
But the very duce is in it,
For he says if | refuse him,
That he couldn't live minute;
And you know the blessed Bible
Plainly says we ''mus'nt KILL"
So I've thought the matter over,
And rather guess l will!
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-01-13

HUMAN NATURE.-They tell good story
of two bachelors, down East who lived
q sort of cat and dog life, to their neighbor'>
discomfort, for a good many years, but who
had been at campmeeting were slightly con-
yerted, and both of them concluded to re.
form.
Brother Tom" says one, when they
had arrived at their home, "let US sit down
and I'll tell you what we'll do. You tell
me all of my faults and I'll tell you all OF
yourn, and so we will know how to get
about mending of 'em.'
"Good :" says Brother Tom.
"Well. you begin"
mo. you begin. Brother joe"
"Well, in the first place, you know, Broth
er Tom, you will lie -
Crack goes brother Toms paw between
brother Joe's "blinkers," and considera-
BILE of "scrimage" ensues. until, in the
course of about ten minutes, neither being
able to come to time. reformation is post
poned siae de.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-01-13
Monuments, Grave Stones.

Mantet Pieces, Furniture Marble,
Table Slabs, MarJie Steps, DC.
10 any pattern, according to the most approyed
styles, and upon telms low as at any MaiLle o..
tabiishment IN the South
All orders for Marble work addressed to tho
subscriber will meet with prompt attention, and
will be packed with care and forwarded with dis-
patch; The public'S patronage is respectfully so.
hcltCd. j. G. MCCOY.
Charlotte Feb. -, IS56.-Iy
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-01-13

~ When girl refuses you, assume
philosophical air, and tell her you are
glad of it-you only made the proposal to
win two bottles of champagne and an oyster
supper you had bet with friend, who
thought you had not spunk enough
TO talk Of matrimony to a termagent.
Them's 'em.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-01-13
Rags Wanted.

"UGGINS & HARTY, at TIER Store on
II the corner of Main and Trade streets
will buy cotten Rags, and give the highest
market price.
Charlotte, March 4, 1885.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-01-13
z a I L-R o a o no TEL
CHESTER, S. &.
By J. r. NICHOLSON.

by q. Il. IN ACf1OLSOIS.
- THE subscriber respectfully informs
ls:sM his friends and the public generally,
@-Asa-lhat his house, known the Rail
Road HOTEL" opposite the Chester Depot, is
stll open tor the reception of regular and
transient boarders and the travelling public !;
and that he is making every exerton to de-
serve and secure a continuance of the kind
and liberal patronage which has hithertofore
been extended to him. He fatters himself that
every needed arrangement has been made to
promote the comfort of ak who stop with him {:
his rooms are airy and welI-turnishcd, his SER
wants are attentive and obedient, and his table
constantly supplied with the best of the season,
so that his friends will not want any attention
necessary to make their s"journ pleasant and
agreeable. His stables furnished with
good hustlers and an abundance of provender,
and he is prepared at Il moments notice to
supply his customers with private conveyances
Of every sort, to any part of the surrounding
country.
IIe desires to return his Acknowledgements
to the public for past favors, and solicits for
the future an equally liberal share Of patron
age.
Oct 90. 1855. 5-tf
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-01-13

TNHE subscribers having formed tbems.,v.,
- into company, respectfully tender tbsr
services to the people of Charlotte and the conn.
try generally in their line of business. They ara
prepared to furnish Monuments, Gravestones Msn
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 in the
Southern county. 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 caro-
and despatch.
The yard is situated on the porth-west .orc.r
of the Charlotte Depot Yard.
WIN. TIDDY & SONS.
Jan. 8, 1e56.-1y
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-01-13
MRS. c. SYMONDs,
Cincinnati, o., Feb. 10, 1854. IA Third ct.
Respectfully, yours, etc.
CHARLES WHITNEY,

nrSold at ia Market street, ST. Lon,s, Nilsson.
ri, 3l6 Broadway. New York, and by Scar & Co.
Charlotte. N. G.. and by Druggists eve,ywhere.-
All kinds OF family patent medicines for sale, on
lishmeDt, ia Market street, ST. Louis.
JuIv O. 1S56
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-01-13
NEW MARBLE Yarn
In Charlotte

VIE subscriber have established q M.,h,.
II Yard, on the second square south Of tLs
Cou1-House, aud respectfully offer their services.
to all who may desire any thing in their line .,
business. They Will keep on hand the best and
handsomest kinds of Foreign and American Msr
bic, and be prepared at all times to furnish
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-01-13

{. "a r. ODice, FdnddLd, June q, 1851.
PEoFEss0R OF b
DEAR SIR: take pleasure in bearing volunt,.
ry testimony 10 the excellence OF your hair Res
t"ratIve. Three months ago, my hair was very
gray. Ii isn0w dark brown, (Ihe original color)
smooth ahd glossy. J he Only application hays
made I" ii, has been the Hair Restorative prepared
by you, ana which, from the result in my own case
can nIos cordially recommeId TO others
Respectfully, y"uis.
The Washington union., 1857-08-21
Correspondence of the 81. Louis Republican,
FROM THE PLAINS.
CAMr NEAR FoRr KEAnNEY August

CAMP NEAR FoRr KEaRNEY, August 8, 1857
Mr.. EDITOR Having few moments to spare before
the mail leaves for the States and my train its future
destination California ageeaby to promise will send
you few dottings Of our movements since leaving In
dependence
On the I'd July the expedition started, making rapid
progress and meeting with unusual good success having
met with accident and arriving at this point the 3Ist
of same month. So far have encountered no inter-
ruption from Indians the flying reports reached us
Cheyennes being the Little Blue, few miles west of
httersons rancho. Upon arriving at the fort saw
short distance to the right, Pawnee village consist
ing Of ono hundred and fifty lodges. They are on a
hunting expedition, and while passing we band of
them returning laden with buffalo, to the number Of
fifty
Last night the comprising the party who had in
charge two beef cattle trains of Messrs Russell Wad
DELL intended for Utah. to the fort bringing intel
igence that while incoming party of twenty five Chey
ennes warriors made their appearance protesting great
friendship, holding out their hands, &C. The men invi-
ted them to eat but when it was rendered they indg-
nantly knocked away, and then of the party
tempted to get into Of the wagons but upon being
pushed of by Slnborn, who standing near ho very
deliberately shot him dead another named Robb was
also shot in the thigh, causing compound fracture OF
the bone. They fired upon the Indians, and then made
their escape bringing the wounded with them They
packed him upon the bare back of mule which caused
him such agony that he entreated them TO shoot him and
end his misery The Indians carried away less than
eight hundred head of CATTLE besides tweny-one horses
and mules The wagons they burned This occurred
some twenty miles from this point and five miles this
side of Plum creek DIR. Cooper surgeon, by invi
on of DR. Summers, of the fort, started this morning
to consult the The poor fellow lies ia the
hospital of the fort William Sanboun, the killed,
was native of New Hampshire, and VIM Robb from
Kentucky.
We expect to pass the place where this sad affair oc
Cured either this evening or tomorrow morning
Major Johnston, of the United States infantry who
has been awaiting at this post escort of large train to
Fort Laramie has joined and proceeds westward with
me to-day. Being nskiled myself in military discp-
ue, he has kindly offered to take charge of that branch
of the expedition. have ninety armed men, together
with Mr. Godwon, Of Clay county, Missouri, nnd his if
teen hersnon with his train of 400 head OF beef cattle
and the returning company of Russell and Waddel's
tin accompanied by ten soldiers from the fort who go
out to recover the stolen stock We will present, hope,
an invincibe foe to the Cbeyennes AS for myself APP
wehend no difficulty whatever.
Very truly, your friend,
WM. II. MAGRAW
The Washington union., 1857-08-21

The Chicago Journal says Mr. L. Sullivan, in Urba-
na has specimen Illinois prairie farm 1t contains
20 900 acres and, although only about thousand
yet under cultivation employs hundred
men Three thousand acres planted in corn and
the editor estimates that the farm will produce at least
$1,000 bushels of wheat this year. besides large quantities
of barley, oats flax &c. Mr.. Sullivan employs five diff
rent reapers this season. and threshes Immediately after
cutting, employing steam-engnc his power in the
latter operation blacksmts shop is located the
farm and employed continually in repairing farm imple
ments school is also kept up for the education of chill
dren Of the workmen One hundred and twenty-five yoke
of oxen and fifty horses employed.
The Washington union., 1857-08-21

mowers, ambitious and impusiss as oursl No no let
as cultivate and strengthen much as possible the
hopes which these beautiful appeals should excite But
et us hasten to superdd the still effective tics of
intimate intercourse Of ntefcomnunicated sentiments of
ever ramying and indissoIubIe interests Let us put
these great kindred nations under thousand times
heavier ecognances to preserve the peace and advance
lie progress of the world.
And such, gentlemen, this perhaps greatest achieve
msnt of raeethis had almost said the most con-
yincng unnspircd evidence Of the immortality of man
whose approaching Inauguration are celebrating
firmly believe win prove Heaven speed the sigh from
India TO the Polel" In this sublime moment of sus-
pens In which the hope and expectation of both worlds
are held it does not become TO obtrude the humble
interest which cannot choose but feel in enterprise
in which the prosperity of my country and the best in
terests OF humanity 80 deeply involved.
The Washington union., 1857-08-21

George Peabody to have sailed yesterday for Europe
in the steamship Persia The Salem Register gives the
following account of the labor accomplished by Mr. Pea
body since he arrived in this country about year since
He has travelled more than l3 900 miles, than
oneh half the circumference of the globe visited twenty
six States of the Union and the Canadas watched close
ly the business interests and material Of the
country conducted gigantic monetary operations and
founded benevolent and literary institutions. He has
made friends and met old ones, perhaps
than any other private individual in the time
Quoted correspondence almost fabulous in extent been
confined for weeks by painful Illness and yet has found
time the indulgence of all the bland courteses of
cia life by which the hearts of all have been And
than this he has delighted in the mild and domes
tic virtues and in manifestations of endeang attachment
to kindred and home"
The Washington union., 1857-08-21
VIM. f. MAGRAw.

Attention has frequently been called to the superior te
naty and strength of iron manufactured from Lake Su
peror The British Admiralty proof Of chain cable
studlnk the round iron Of which seven-eghths Of
inch in diameter is fourteen tons the American proof
of the same fifteen tons. From these facts may APP
precate the testimony of d. b. Martin, the engineer-n
chief Of the United States navy in letter to Secretary
Dobbin, in which he says that piece of Lake Superior
iron was beat down TO one-haf inch diameter, (round)
make into chain link, rested in the chain-proving
chine, and broke at l99 120 pounds 753 tons Those
VINO use iron, where the safety of human life depends
pom Its strength, should investigate the merits of the
AXE Superior iron,
The Washington union., 1857-08-21

were exchanged in the city of consntnople the lSth
Of June last
Now, therefore, bo it known that l. james Buchanan
President Of the United States of America have caused
the said treaty to be made public, to the end that the
same and every clause and article thereof may be OBJ
served and fulfilled with good faith by the United States
and the citizens thereof
In witness whereof have hereun'o set my haho' anu
caused the seal of the United States DC m a'nAed
Done at the city of Washington, this eighteenth osy
Of August in the year Of ouf Lord one thousand
(sEAL eight hundred and iftyseven, and of the indie
pendence of the United States OF America the
eighty second.
JAMES BUCHANAN.
By the President
The Washington union., 1857-08-21

man who belongs in Deerfeld, Conn., but who has
of late been attendant in the Insane Asylum at Hart
ford, Conn. recently bitten in of his by
lunatic in that institution Shortly after the
the began to swell and exhibit signs of being poison
ed Entertaining fears of losing the limb he returned
his home in Deereld and is receiving treatment for
it. Some medical with whom he has consulted are
of the opinion that the virus from the lunac teeth
communicated into his system by the bite and that he
will eventually become mad.
The Washington union., 1857-08-21
by J. G. MCGUIRE, Auctioneer.

FTRUSTEE'S SALE OF VALUABLE IMPROVED
Il the of Pennsylvania and Nineteenth
streen Tuesday afternoon August % at O'Clock the prcm
by virtue of deed Of dated 22d November 1854
corded in Iber g. No 49, oos 375 seq the land
ods Washington the subscriber will sell public
to the highest bidder the following described property viz Beginning
the intersection of Pennsylvania 10th
thence wetwardy along the line said
the wall which divides the house the known
cvcn Buildings from the house the said
ing from the end thereof thence nortwady
the said dividing wall the yard WALL and along the line
stable said lot the aley thence
said alley TO said 10th street. thence southwady along the line o
10th street to the place beginning with the
ing Of excellent three brick dwelling house
bcs &c, Terms made known at sale.
...... ... ..t. WM. A. MIX, Trustee
JAS G. MCGUIRE,
Aug I'D Auctoneer
The Washington union., 1857-08-21
ECONOMY, ECONOMY,
Look TO Your Interest

NOV is the time TO lay in your fuel for the
~ winter prepared sell WOOD cheaper
than al any 0ther Of the year.
Weekly receiving rge shipments Of white rcd gray ash
GOALS from the most approved mines In the country carefully
pared for coaling s0sS groz, and furnaces.
Also, HICKORY OAK and PINE WOOD, of the mos superior quail
tiles, CUT AsD SEASONED KxrRIssIy
DAILY EXPECTED
large supply o. CUMBERLAND COAL all Of which VIII be sold at
the lowest market price.
Orders lei with will with prompt attention Coal and
wood delivered Of the city by teams free Of cart
Coal kept under pounds on carefully weighed
by sworn weigher.
r. L&w NJ CALI,
Once northwest 18th ard streets, No, 54T
One square south Pennsyl@saoa sVcnue.
The Washington union., 1857-08-21
Tine Mariana Tloridal Patriot Of the lOth instan

The Mariana orda Patriot OF the 10th instant says
'PRoIIFiC ooTToN.We were shown on Saturday last II
stalk OF cotton from the plantation of Mr. Jacob H. Poos
err of this county, which had it 26l bolls and bios
soms besides great many had fallen off while bringing
it here 1t is specimen of farm of s5 acres, which is
in fine order and growing uxuriantly The seed Is called
the climatized East India cotton and Mr.. P. had
enough seed left last year to make it profitable to him in
its sale "
The Washington union., 1857-08-21
NEW YORK ADVERTISEMENTS.
1T is NOT A DYE.
Mrs. y. A. Aliens worlds Hair Restorer.
Gray haired bald or persons scalp The
nhaa nf he RIilc
Mrs. a. A. Aliens ZylobaIsamum,


following and Judge Of the articles;
Mrs. 8. A. Aliens zyIobaisamum,
Worlds Dressing essential TO use with the Res.Oer and s
tSs ssss @ n % III. Srfsins s or S ou woSl bs Rer
REV DEsEN EsOr Guide TO Holiness We can testify to us
PRESIDENT H. EATON IL n, MurfrcesDOrO' Tenn, aNOwith
standing Irregular ,e falling o Of hair ceased and my gray
REV MoalEY Ais1Oro massachusetts has changed the
Crown Of Glory" belonging old men, TO the original hue Of
REV rHACER years age Pitcher ohenanso county,
New York any hair Is restored hs nothing like dye'
REV D r. WOOD, MddleiOwa New York My own hair and
another family has greatly thckened whero almost
REV JAMES Mckee, New York city, recommends it, So
poRrEs snwieh Conn "i has met my most sAnguno
REV j. = GRswoD Washington, N H. IN really ocaoOus in
REV spRATT Lewisburgh, Pennsylvania "wo
REV 3 y TsTS Charleston Tho white hair has become
REV AMOS BLANCHARD sleriGsn N. IL ave think highly of
REV B. q SMITH Prattsbugh NY "Iwas surprised TO ind my
REV. O Iowsbargh, Pena 1T has stopped my hair
REV. rs IsR IN a.sssS ssaaqas nsT edaDy ~ satisfied and
REV D. MORRIS, Gross RIVER New York best
REV. wn CUTTER MothaF Magazine New York. recon
ss might swell this list but il convinced, TRY IT.
seding ali as n United states,
BY al principal whslesnle and
Till merchants IN the q s., cuba, or canatn
Depot, a55 Broome street, N. ",
whore address sn Inquiries.
dealers sell articles instead Of this on which thy
make profit depot circular aud nirma
signed Ma A. Alien written in ink Beware oc
counerfets. /.
Aug 1s--eod3m
Ben. a. u. A. Whitiock a. Co.,
Ii Beekaan Street. corner of Nassau, opposite the Asor
House,
pRoPRToRs THE PREMIUM CHAMPAGNE, cREANT CABINET
IMPORTERS of Cognac brandies for druggists and
ord, Dupuy Co.. Hennessey, pnet, Cas-
lon Co. highest reputation and sole
celebrated bande the native proof and flavor Of
Cognac, viz
Vineyard 0 Chateau Bernard,
Jiqueur dos champs dor,
Superior vineyard, yionx Cognae
Also
Exclusive importers ef the
Old Royal Hollands,
Burgomaser scbnaprs
sherry MADEIRA and Port wircs &C. &c
Aes porters, and cigars direct from shippers
CHAMPAGNE, CREsiANT
BMkE A. W. 4 co. this wine,
oe shipments regular packets and beg those who
NAV uo have given their guarantee
M be 6uno deicacy Of flavor and quality wine
present imported.
Benz NJ Whlock,
Edwd A. Wbtiock, ,- :, . ,,,,,u,o1,. -.
Fredk J. Hayerstick, BEN y 4. A. Wiilioeh y w.
Oliver W. Dodge,
Henry Cammeyer. ...-.
May 26-1y"