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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-06-23

GREESsBoRo' FEMALE CoLLEGE.-The
next session will open on the last Thursday
in July. Prof Lander will enter upon his
duties: Miss Betty Carter will take the
place heretofore filled by Miss MCGEE; and
Miss Ellen E. Morphis will take charge of
the Preparatory Department. Both of
these ladies are graduates Of the College,
and have had some experience in teaching.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-06-23
Town Taxes.

now have the Tax Lists for 1857 ready for set
tlenent Persons Liable TO pay tax wIil please
call on the undersigned and settle forthwith. IL
is HOPED that this notice will be sufficient, as the
money must be- collect. d.
S. A. HARRIS, Tax Collector.
Charlotte, june 10. 1871 tt
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-06-23

A minister down South recently opened
his discourse as follows:
Il am guine to preach you very plain
sermon to-day; one that evry woman can
understand. You will find my text in the
verse Of two eyed chapter Of one eyed
John"
1t was some time before the audience
perceived that he meant John L, chapter ii.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-06-23
EPTTAPHS.


EPTTAPHS.
We sappose there is more hard lying on
tombstones .han in all the books in the
world. How is it that mans good qualities
should never come out till he is in the
ground! That. like potato, he fourishes
only in the mould that he never becomes
tender husband, good father. sincere
friend, and devout Christian. till he has be-
come an offence to the olfacteries.
Let as suppose that Jones, after an alb
sence of twenty years. re-visits his native
village of Squash Hollow and takes morn
ing stroll with Brown in the Cemetery, where
so many of his old neighbors.
Each in his narrow cell for ever laid,
The very rude forefathers of the hamlet sleep.
We can fancy Jones' establishment when
he GENES to the grave of Sniggs. and finds
under little owl-intended for a cherub,
futtering anything to sit upon, it
having been cut away to let it soar-an in
scription that it is SACRED to the Memory
of John Sniggs. who was a model husband,
son, father, granfather, ct cetera 90 when
he knows that he was exactly the reverse
of adj these In his innocence Jones says
to Brown, I'VE am glad that Sniggs re-
pented and became so good a man ~ Brown
smiles as he assures him that Sniggs ''gnt
worse and worse, until his death was pub
lie blessing!'
Indeed, it would be utterly impossible for
any man reading the inscriptions OH the
COMMISSIONERS to recognize his old acquain-
tances and neighbors. We have an idea
that much evil results to the world from
this posthumous putting. There is no en-
enlargement to be virtuous if man gets
santship without deserving it. We sug
gest the following style of epitaph would
lead to great reform in living morals:
Sacred to the memory
of John Stokes.
He was bad man, and
worse husband.
He died universally Ge>pised,
and but for this tombstone, which
is erected as warning to others,
he would be speedily forgotten.
If the public liked little poetry, they
might add in the style of
Affections sore
Long time he bore, &c.
Something like this:
An evil doer,
And bar-room oore,
All good advice was in vain;
Till one fine night,
He got ST. tight,
He died of muddled brain.
So, reader, dear
Shun lager bier,
Gin tods and whisky punch;
Or you will go
Like him below,
To make the worms free lunch.
This is a very serious question, and de-
mands an immediate reform. Let not that
most suggestive and solemn of all earthly
spots, churehyard be made the Neeropo-
lis of lies. Let the epitaph be a just YER
dict, SO that the dead, who have been the
enemies and oppressors of their fellow
creatures, may be thoroughly ashamed to
read their own COMMISSIONERS, and the living
may be warned in time of what precious
figure they will cut in their Autograph, if
they don't reform. We are convinced
that the world would be more afraid of an
epitaph than constable. Snoggins, who
beats his wife, would be more terrified of
her saying-"How will it look on your
tombstone, you brute, that you gave
woman a blackeye ;" than if she hauled
him up before Judge Welsh the next day,
and got three months at Blackwell's Island
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-06-23

STEPHEN f. WILLIAMS. ESQ, of Ala
nance county, is running as the democratic
candidate in the fifth District. in opposi
ton to Messrs Giimer and WaddeH.
The following are the propositions said TO
have been made at Graham by Mr. Gilmer.
the regular candidate of the american
party to Mr. Waddell, independent 'Ameri-
can" candidate, for the purpose of bring
ing about union and harmony:
Mr. Gilmer proposed to Mr. WadGell that
they both back out and abide by the non'i-
nation of another Convention to be called.
Mr. Waddell refused.
Mr. Gilmcr again proposed leaving the
matter whether he or w. should with
draw to the Wings and 'AmericanS' then
and there present. Mr. Waddell declined.
Mr. Gilmer again proposed leaving it to
the Democrats present. Mr. Waddell re-
fused.
Mr. Gilmer then proposed leaving it to
their brother lawyers without regard to
party,) attending Alamance Court. And
Mr. Waddell declined this proposition.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-06-23

REMARKS.-Tradeh has been dull du-
ring the week--but little produce coming
in. Wheat sells readily ct 81 25 to 81 IS
per bushel.
Corn comes in more freely-sells at 81 to
81 O5.
Flour, per sack, So so to So 60 per Dbl.
81 Ia to S. 25-a slight advance.
Bacon has advanced and is in demand at
quotations.
We hear of no sales Of Cotton. We con-
tIuue last weeks quotations.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-06-23

- A correspondent of the Baltimore
Patriot, speaking of the Virginia and Ten
nessee Railroad, which has recently been
completed from Lynchburg to the Tennes-
see Salt Line at Bristol, says:
by the present route from New York to
New Orleans. via Augusta and Atlanta, the
distance is 1862 miles. By the Virginia
and Tennessee connections, the distance
will bel .3lS miles. or 3l4 miles shorter
This saving of distance will revOiutionize
the through business between the great
cities of the North and tho South"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-06-23

~ Mr.. Speaker Banks has been nomi
mated for Governor OF Massachusetts.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-06-23

" Mrs Sarah Soule, wife of the venera-
able Bishop Saule, of the Methodist EPis-
copaI Church, died near Nashville, on the
Both nit.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-06-23

The election in Minnesota Territory of
delegates to form State Constitution, has
result, d in the complete triumph Of the
Democracy. This secures another Demo
cratic State.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-06-23
Mdian Depred0tions.

ST. LOUIS, June IA correspondent
at Fort Riley says that on the 9th inst. the
Chennes indians attacked and destroyed
the emigrant tain 81 miles west of Il at
place, killing six persons and wounding
four.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-06-23


New YORK.-The difficulties in New
York with regard to the city government
have not yet been settled. The Black Re-
publican Legislature of the State undpr-
took to rob the citizens oftheirr rights by crca-
ting new Police regulations and appointing
officers for the city. thus depriving the tax
payers of the right of 2iecting their own
officers. The citizens and the old Police
under Mayor Wood have resisted this I'M
authorized interference on the part of the
Legislature. and refuse to surrender the
government of the city to the persons APP
pointed by the Governor of the State. The
Governors Street Commissioner went for
ward recently to take charge of that office,
when he was resisted by the old officer and
finally elected from the building. Mayor
Wood has about 1000 men under his com
mand. and the opposite party about $50;
but it is stated that the former are desert
is hard to tell. A collision is every day
apprchendcd.
Since writing the above, the following
came to hand:
Serious Riot among the NesO YORK Police.
The New York papers contain accounts
of serious riot that occurred on the after
noon of the 10th inst. in that city, between
the police forces, in consequence of am at
tempt made by body of the Metropolitan
Police to arrest Mayor Wood and Sheriff
Wilrtt, on warrant for an assault on Mr..
Conover, the new Street CnmmiSsioncr.-
The Metropolitan Police while ascending
the steps of the City Hail. were beaten back
with clubs by the Mayors police. and many
of them badly hurt. Capt. Dilkes is re-
ported to he mnrtally wounded. The Park
was immediately filled with an excited crowd.
The Mayor and Sheriff Willett Subsequent
" surrendered themselves, and gave srcuri-
~ for their appearance. Several of the
Metropolitan Police are said to be so badly
injured, that their recovery is considered
doubtful. The City Hall is guarded on all
sides by the Mayors Police, none being
admitted except those having business
Farther oUtragrs are not apprrhendcd.-
The troops at the Armnries are ready at
moments warning, should hostilities be
renewed.
JUNE l9.-The Mayor has been diScharg-
ed from custody. Affairs are now quiet,
and all forceable measures ended. The
matters now rest in the courts.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-06-23

Mr.. Joues-How pretty your bonnet
looks my dear.
Mrs. Jones-Lor, Henry, it is quite an
old one.
Mr.. Jones-That fact constitutes its chief
prettiness, my economical love.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-06-23

- On the 1lth instant, the democratic
District Convention, held at Newborn,
nominated the Hon. Thos. Rufin for re-
election to Congress from the ID District.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-06-23

w. w. Holden, Esq, of the Raleigh
Standard, will deliver the Address before
the Educational Association of Y. c., at
Warrentun. on the Both inst.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-06-23

SALISBURY--Ws see by the Banner that
ihe citizens of Salisbury intend celebrating
The 18th July in becoming manner. An
Grafton will be delivered and the Meek
hnhurg and National Declarations read.
We have an idea of visiting our sister
Town on that occasion. by way of recrea
""n' If our contemporaries there are not
afraid of our good looks.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-06-23

II The Richmond Wing advises the
American (know-nothing) party to disband.
1t would have been far better if it had never
been organized-better for the advocates
of its principles and better for the country.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-06-23

- Santa Anna has issued manifesto
~ Ills friends i'll Mexico, and is preparing
-or another revolution by which he may be
r"aoIed again to seize the reins of power.
Tie den"unce~ Comoufnrt'- government.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-06-23

To The Washington Union of Saturday
evening, 18th inst, learns that the health
of Hon. J. c. Dobbin is slowly improving.
His cough is still troublesome, but his
general health is BETTER
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-06-23

e THE Washington Dispatch" is the
title of new paper published in Washing
ton, \. G., the first number of which VIZ
have received. Neutral in politics. Rich
ard Granger. Editor and proprietor. 1t
Is neatly printed. and we hope the pro-
Pnetor may mee' with success.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1857-08-13

In the agricultural transactions for 1856, pub
lshed by the Royal Awaiian Agricultural Soci-
sy, we find the f flowing communication from
Judge Andrews, which will be found both in
teresting and instructive:
By sOiI, in agriculture, is meant that compound
substance which constitutes the upper surface of
the earth. 1t is that which furnishes nutriment
and support to trees and plants. Soil is a COM
pound of PARTICLES of very different, and often of
opposite natures.
johnson, in his So Chemistry of Common Life, !"
'dsribes the formation of soil as follows : +" The
sol i formed for the most part from the rocks of
which the crust of the earth is cor osed. By
me acton of air and water these rocks crumble,
ard their surface becomes covered with loose ma
srals. The seeds of plants are sprinkled over
nern BY the winds; they germinate and grow
Up; animals come to feed upon them; both
pants and animals die and thus a mixture of
aseayed rock, with the remains of animals and
pants, gradually overspread the entire surface of
the dry land. 1t is to this mixture we apply the
name of soiI''
But the soil thus naturally formed" con-
unues the author, s' differs in quality, from va
nous causes. The rocks which crumble differ in
'neir chemical composition; their crumbled frag-
hents are spread over the surface, and sorted by
"ind and water in different ways; and the kind
and quantity of the animal and vegetable matters
'ney are mixed with. differ much. Through the
agency of these and similar causes of diversity,
many varieties of soil are produced, which are
h'' only unlike to each other in their sensible
Qfoperties, but very different also in their agri-
cultural values
chemically speaking, the substance or constitu
az parts of soil, ascertained by analysis, are
sfolows:
l. Silica, or finely pulverized flint stones
= Aiumina, or pure clay
D. Lime, that is, the chalk of bones, shells and
'eertain kind of stones
:. sagnesia, or a soft, white, Aour-like pow
o. oxyd oil iron, or iron rust.
T. salts, thas-is, various substances composed
" %me acid united with metallic oxyd or aka
., Remains of animals and vegetables.
nere' as before, from chemical analysis, it is
'''y 10 see that the substances above mentioned
oe un,'ed in very different proportions, one
A'ie hAiiins altogether, and hence very differ
"'s produced from the same substances.
lof example, where silica, or pulverized flint
'' or sand predominates or exceeds a due
r'p'r'lon In soil, such soil will not answer the
eu,- purposes Of agriculture, as it will produce
- .aeh vegetables as require an unusual supply
Again, If q soil abounds in alumina
e"s' it will be fit only for thoss plants or
'AS's1 which demand large quantity of clay
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1857-08-13

DRINK LESS With YOUR MEALs.--Meny ne1
have relieved themselves of dyspepsia, bysshst
drinking, even water, during mea1s. No a1inA
except man, ever drinks in connection with his
food. Man ought not to. Try this. dyspepGcs;
and YOU will not wash down mechanically, what
ought TO be masticated and ensalivated, bcfore it
is swallowed A standard writer says 6 When
yve are thirsty, at our meals, or at other times,
we should drink to allay such thirst only. AL
solid food should be thoroughly ground and
mixed with saliva in ths mouth, nnaided and
undiluted by water or other drinks Rely upon
it. the apparent necessity for drinking is mere
habit, which VIC can correct ut will; and all who
prize health at its full value, will not consider m
preservation or purchase too high at the cost ef
sttcn:sEax. 50 sin,rlo NE - Irs1zyl :
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1857-08-13

THE HONOLULU IRON WORKS.
VNNHE Z UNDERSIGN ED is now prepared to repair or
manufacture all kinds of machinery mill gearing, wn't
lass gearing ship forgings and smith work.
Cart boxes forge backs, anvs &C. hand and made to
order
Iron and and hest quality of smiths coal for sale.
Also excellent small sized mill with train
COMPLETE, adapted to either horse or water power
2-tf ID. NJ. WESTON.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1857-08-13
BOOKBINDING

BOOKBINDING
nONE IN VARIETY Y OF ST l. r
IL neatly and substantially, and fair terms. Law Books
Music Newspapers &C. bound ORDER Portfolios, Scrap
Books Herbaus Drawing Books, and Blank Books made to
officers of ships have their Navigation and Log
Charts bound and repaired the Mission Office
Kawaiahao. Old Books rebound at short notice.
Orders may also be left at H. NJ. WHlTNEY'S Book
store, Honolulu SAMUEL RUSSELL
July l, 1S56d-
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1857-08-13
PUBLIC HOUSE.

- FROM THE 1ST OF DECEMBER.
:H 1885, january 10th, 1851, paid this
..2A $3.50. On Friday, June 81 Kanaka my
62t worth of beer stating
bringing Vncens the beer The Kanaka
the beer The day received of
selig this 621 worth of beer For five
day it having been postponed
To-day fined $3.50. But listen evil
They take Kanaka policeman No. give him
glasses of this said beer he il bitter
giddy The Mr.. Jourian, (poce) He says
Kanakas crack and The Mr. Brckwood
(poce) he same that
the eyes started his like
that had poisoned fish, Consider evidence
got and the that it. When paid
Government my good money expected have the
other who had paid $1,000 year.
bear expenses But there is prejudice against beer
my $50 will them better than looking make beer
That prejudice got by holding spirit licenses in the
first place do with beer Shops and after they
done with, started selling beer, employing to make
for them not knowing caring what into it. Why
singled out of eight have idea Perhaps
that attended well to my business and the
likely to have the $780, Any other give.
now inform the public that the only these
Islands that make beer t to drink. Never mind what
pubcans tell you about being Of Sees beer They
afraid of B they dread its effect Not the effect has the
party that drinks it, but the effect had their ts
my beer bad, people would drink it. If used per-
nicious drugs H. b. A. ship HaUdnnah would have
Of this port and H. l. NJ Eurydcc would
have short complement of For the
ships have drank hundreds Of gallons Of my beer.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1857-08-13
Sc Live and Let Live !''
PUBLIC HOUSE.

English Burton Ae 12i and 81 cents glass.
Beer 12} cents pot.
Also, hand the best Brandy, Gin, Wines and Malt
Liquors (bottled) that can be bought in Honolulu.
Also, about $500 worth Of cheese which be given away
to customers
FREEMAN J. STEEL.
N. b. HORSES TO LET on reasonable terms,
with brides and saddles. 54-3ms
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1857-08-13

B. PITMAN,
Ship Chandler dealer General Merchandise. Waakea Bay
Keeps constantly hand extensive assortment of
description of required by whale ships and others
Shipping furnished with fresh beef Vegetables and all kinds of
and Provisions &c at the shortest notice. the
very lowest market prices.
facilities of from 5000 barrels being
the landing, and free from matched buildings.
Wanted Whalers the T. Europe, for which
will he advanced on reasonable terms.
n port the and most commodous anchor
age any port the Hawaiian group Here give
their liberty without danger OF losing them by de
sertiou. No ardent spirits allowed to be sold
j. WORTH,
Dealer Merchandise Ho Hawaii Ships supplied
shortest notice, reasonable
Bills of exchange wanted. July j, 1S56t
J. FOX,
Baker and Grocer, Nuuanueet, Honolulu Oahu, H. l. 1y
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1857-08-13

White Lead.
vHNHE SUBSCRIBER is CONSTANTLY
receiving from the manufacturers direct the best qualities
of fresh
Pure,''
extra"
aud 81 No. ~
White lead, in boiled
thorised contract prices than the present
J. c. SPALDING.
Houo ulu june g 1857 Soft
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1857-08-13
GEORGE sIDERs.
CITY MARKET.

CITY MARAETs
WIN. MAXWELL having this day purchased the
w interest Haney in the above establishment will
nue the business style in the locality
King opposite the store Of j. T. waerhouse where
he viii encavor give satisfaction those who favor him
with their custom.
B. Attention paid to the selection Of stock that
the best quality of may be relied on
ar puncuay attended to- and delivered to any part
of the city within miles, free Of extra charge 41u
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1857-08-13

AGENT FOR THE
Liverpool Underwriters Association.
The undersigned begs notify Merchants Ship
and Ship masters that he has received the appointment
AGENT a. these Islands for the LIVERPOOL. UNDER
WRITER'S ASSOCIATION.
July 1-u ROBERT C. JANION.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1857-08-13
Business Garns,

AGENT FOR THE
New York BOoed of Underwriters.
The undersigned takes notify Merchants Ship
&c, that he has been duly appointed Agent
New York Board Of Underwriters.
1S-1y ALEX. ]. CARTWRIGHT
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1857-08-13

VUVHE NORTHERN ASSURANCE COMPA-
i Established 1850 For Fire and Life
home and abroad.
Capital fI,259,76O, E Sterling.
The undersigned has been appointed Agent the Sandwich
Islands. ROBERT CHESHIRE JANION,
It'll Honolulu
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1857-08-13
AGENT FOR LLOYD,s

The undersigned begs notify Merchants Ship
Shpmasters, that he has received the appointment
AGENT at these Islands for LLOYD'S LONDON.
July 1-tf ROBERT C. JANION
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1857-08-13

In the agricultural transactions for 1856, pub
sty, we find the f flowing communication from
Judge Andrews, which will be found both in
tsresting and instructive
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1857-08-13
HONOLULU MEDICAL HALL

Surgeon United States Navy, Consular Physician to sick
American Office next door to j. c. Spalding
Kaahumanu St.; Residence at the late French Premis-
Aakea sreet Respectfully offers his professional SER
vices resident faes the shipping and to strangers
generally Medical and Surgical advice in English, French
Spanish, and Italian. Office hours from IL A. d. to p
NJ, and from to p. NJ
1t other hours enquire at his residence. Jy 1-n
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1857-08-13

-KRULL g. MOLL,
Agents of the Hamburg and Lubbock Underwriters Honolulu
Oahu. H. I. july lS56-f
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1857-08-13
E.. HOFFMAN,

w. j. RANVLINS s. CO.
Soap Manufacturers Leo Honolulu thankful for past
favor and with their present improvements are prepared
supply Merchants aud Families with HARD and SOFT
SOAP Neat's-foo Oil. IL Talow, Slush Oil Foots, and
all kinds of Grease. in 13-6m%
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1857-08-13

C.H. LEVERS,
nrr,rer and Inruber Merchant Fort st. Honolulu Jy l-U
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1857-03-12
tel States thsy pray Congress to refuse to

ted States, they pray Congress to refuse to
sanction any convention with Great Brit
ain, founded on illegal, reasonable and in
valid declarations at Paris.
On motion of Seward. it was laid on the
table.
Bigler presented the protest of forty-four
members of the House of Representatives,
and a protest of fifteen members of the
Senate of Pennsylvania, against the pro-
ceedings under which Simon Cameron
claims to represent that State in the Seu-
ate
Yulee presented the credentials of Mr..
Mallory, elected Senator from Florida, for
six years. from the 4th of March.
Mr.. Mason was appointed to fill the va
cancy in the Board Of Regents ofthe Smith
sonian Institution.
The Senate then went into Executive
Session, and soon after adjourned till Mon
day.