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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-07-21
. COME BACK SOON"

Such was the exclamation that reached
our ears as we passed along a street in East
Baltimore an evening or two since. The
speaker was q neatly dressed woman,
young and beautiful. The person to whom
she spoke these simple words, in deep tones
of affection. was finely formed man, in the
morning of life. But what caused her tears
to fOw /! Alas we could not fail to per-
ceive that the being to whom she had given
her young heart. and who promised to love
protect, and cherish her, was n victim of
the tyrant-Rum Come back soon."-
With a half-suppressed oath, the promise
was given, as he hastily bent his steps to-
wards his usual haunts of dissipation
''Como back soon," WAS again subbed out
from breaking heart, as we resumed our
walk. After our evening meal we repaired
to the house of friend, whom we had
promised to visit. Tic time flew rapidly
by in familiar converse, and the hour of
midnight had sounded ere we parted. The
streets were almost deserted, and as we
passed low groggery the sound of drunken
reyelry was heard within. A man stag
gered into the street, followed by a woman.
They were the same we saw at carly even
ing. Come back SOON" AnxiousIy she
listened for his welcome step. How long
the hours seemed to her waiting heart as
she watched for the loved ones return!
Midnight came at last, but no husband.
Hastily throwing on her shawl, she wanders
through the streets, needless of the passers-
by, and even penetrates the haunts of vice
to save being she loved better than life.
Fondly she clasped the degraded being,
who was about to repulSe her, when she ex
claimed, "Do come home, William / left
Ellen all alone :" Little Ellen !" Those
two words found way to that mans heart.
He hesitated, and, drunk as he was, his
eyes grew moist. Still closer did that wife
cling; and hc was about to accompany her,
when n miserable looking man staggered
up and said, "Is that you, Bill !-why, YOU
are q stranger. Come, let us go and take
a drink, and talk over old times" The
temptation was strOng-there was q fear
full struggle in his bosom. Again the invi-
tation was given. He was about to Weld,
and had already moved a step towards the
door, when his devoted wife uttered through
her tears, "Ellen-our child I" The chord
was touched, and, with a resolute mo :"
to his temptcr, which sent thrill of iov to
that woman's heart, he turned towards his
home. Who can tell what fears agitated
that wife's bosom on their homeward Jour
ney, as that husband vowed to drink no
more. We saw them enter their own cot
tage, and quickening our steps, we soon
reached our humble lodging. Our child"
Simple words: but they have perhaps saw
ed u human soul.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-07-21
May 10, 1857,
Dissolution.

THE firm of JENKINS & TAYLOR is this
day dissolved by mutual consent. All per-: H.
indebted to said firm are requested to make ) IL
mediate payment to A. A. n. NJ. TAYLOR or
his Agent, who alone is authorized to settle the
same We acknowledge our thanks to our friends
and customers for the very liberal patronage they
have bestowed upon us.
J. z. JENKINS,
A A. n. NJ. TAYLOR.
MAY Seth, 1857.
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NOTICE..


The subscriber desires to keep the pub
lie informed of the fact that he keeps at
Jour HOUSE."
Opposite the Court House, something for
the inner man, which, if taken in moderate
quantities, will make those who imbbe feel
decidedly better, if not little more So
He feels for his fellow men, and therefore
entertains the earnest desire that they will
feel for him, and patronize his saloon with
their peaceful presence, always remember
ing that his terms are cash and no ques-
tons asked. May be found among other
things
Hot Whiskey Punch for cold weather,
. Cold " for warm weather,
Brandy Teddy, Gin, and Rum, and other
things that will make good feelings come.
A choice lot ofSPANISB CIGARS of every
quality and price.
J. DULS.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-07-21
A GOOD EXAMPLE.

Many years ago, in an obscure country
school in Massachusetts, an humble, con-
scientious boy was to be seen; and it was
evident to all that his mind was beginning
to act and thirst for some intellectual
good. lie was in search of useful and
practical knowledge. Next we see him
put forth on foot to settle in a remote
town in the State, and pursue his fortunes
there as a shoemaker, his tools being
carefully sent on before him. In a short
time he is in business in the position of
county surveyor of Litchfeld county,
Conn, being the most accomplished mathe-
matician in that section oft the State. Before
he Is twenty five years of age, we find him
supplying astronomical matter of an alma
nae, in New York. Next he is admitted
TO the bar, selfftted lawyer Now he is
found on the bench of the Supreme Court.
Next he becomes a member of the Con
tinental Congress. Then he is a member
of the Committee of Six to form the
Declaration of Independence. Hecontinusd
a member of Congress for nearly twenty
years, and was acknowledged TO be one Of
the most useful men and wisest councillors
of the land. At length, having discharged
every office with a perfect ability, and
honored in his sphere the name ola Christian.
he died regretted and loved by State and
Nation. This man was Roger Sherman.
We take particular satisfaction, now and
then, in chronicling the career of such men.
and holding them up as bright examples
FIR the youth of the present dav to
follow.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-07-21
EXECUTORS NOTICE.

All persons indebted to the Estate of
A. HOYL, decd, whose Notes are over
due, must make payment by the LIST of
September next. All Notes due from the
citizens of CASTOR county, N. c., and York
District, S. c., are in the hands of Thomas
Grier. to whom payment must be made.
All other Notes are in the hands of w. P.
Bynum.
Those having claims against the Estate,
will please file written statement of the
same, by LIST of September, with one of the
undersigned.
w. P. BYNUM, }
THOMAS GRIER,
May 10, 1857 46-3m
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The TAX LISTS for 1856 are now in
my hands ready for inspection. | request
all persons to inform me of any Taxables
which have not been listed. Come now
and pay your Taxes.
N. B.-Delinquents for 1854-'55i-do
you ever intend to pay your taxes if you
do, now is favorable time; if you do not,
come, and l will take pleasure in handing
over your receipts, as they are accumulat-
ing on my hands.
E. C. GRIER, Shift.
March 80, 1857. soft
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-07-21
Discovered at Last!

Greatest Cure in the World for PAIN:
Prof. Chas. De Grath's Electril Oil.
This oil is the only sure remedy in the world
tor the cure of Rheumatism, Deafness, Govt
Neuralgia, Lumbago, Sciatica, Spinal and
Bronchial complaints, Tic Doloreux, Head
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Glands, Stiff Joints, Scrofula, Erysipelas,
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Ulcers, Lock Jaw, Heart Burn, Tooth and
Ear-ache, Nervousness, costiveness, Burns,
Sore Gums of teething infants, uemerrhage
Abscess, Stiff Neeks, Brok n Breast, Chill
blairs letter, Shingles, Frosted Feet, Fever
and Ague, Chapped Hands or any Diseases
that are sore or painful, Is the only az icle
ever brought before the public that will do
it's work perfectly in from three to twenty
minutes-has been used by thousands and
pronounced to be the best remedy ever dis
covered.
This oil acts on the system with electrici-
ty-is of pure vegetable preparation. Not
the slightest danger OF applying it outwardly
or inwardly. 1t at once gives permanent
cure-in most cases from ten to twenty min
utes.
The best psychologists of Europe have dis
covered tLat all organic arrangement of he
animal system is the effect of an obstruction
of the physico-electric fluid In the organ dis
eased. skillful application OF this Oil puts
in immediate motion the nerve fluid, and TIE
cure is at once accomplished. No bleediHgs
no vomiting, purglng, or blistering is re-
sorted to.
% None genuine without signature of
Pro-. c. De Grath. Labels signed in writing
Principal Depot No. 80 South Eight street,
three doors below Chestnut, Philadelp hia.-
Country dealers and druggists can be sup
piled wholesale and retail. Price rs cents,
so cents and i per bottle.
Try everything else, give this one simple
trial.
Caution.-Be careful 10 ask for and get De
Grath's Electric Oil, as worthless limitations
abound.
There are numerous limitations sprung up
on the reputation that my article has a couir-
cd The public must beware. They are
worthless.
81 For sale in Charlotte by DR.. H. NJ.
PRITCHARD, Druggist, sole Agent, and
by Druggists and country merchants gen.
orally in the United States.
May Is. 2m.
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Charlotte, April IA, 1857. 3m
F1N-"A AR T.
DEPOT.
A. A. N. w. TAYLOR

WOULD RESPECTFULLY announce to the
public that he continues to carry on business
three doors west of the Western Democrat Print
ing Office, opposite Scarr & Co.'s Drug Store,
where may be found one of the largest and most
extensive assortment of
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-07-21

A MODEL WoMAN.-Did you say Ellen,
that Mr. Dis poor?
Yes, he has only his profession.
Will your uncle favor his suit?
No; and I can expect nothing from him.
Then, Ellen, you will have to resign
fashionable society.
No matter, shall see the more of Fred.
You must give up your expensive dress.
Oh, Fred admires simplicity.
You cannot keep a carriage.
But we can have delightful walks.
You must take a small house and furnish
it plainly.
Yes, for elegant furniture would be out
of place in a cottage.
lou will have to cover your floors with
cheap thin carpets.
Oh. then shall hear his steps the sooner.
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BE PoLrrE.-It is said that George Nc
Dufie was very polite even when little
boy. One evening he was holding little
calf by its ears while his mother MIXED
the cow, and gentleman passing by said,
"Good evening my little son." George
returned, "Good evening" SIR with such
polite bow, that the gentleman noticed him
and said, "Why don't you pull off your hat
my little man. George answered-"lfyou
will get down and hold my calf for me, |
will pull off my hat to you" Georges
politeness and shrewd remark were the
making of him.-That gentleman said to
his mother, "Iour son is smart boy, and
if properly trained, will make great man
some day. If you will permit me, l will
give George a good education and give him
Il start in the world" The mother thanked
the gentleman for his kindness and let him
take charge of her son.
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May seth, 1857
NoTice.
State OF North Carolina,
TNION COUNTY.

Superior Courto IF La'o-SPrtng Term, 1857.
Thomas Simpson, Executor of John Simpson
decd VS.. Mary Simpson and others.
Petition for Settlement.
happening to the satisfaction ofthe Court
that " ashiDgton Simpson and Johnson Trux
and wife Katharine Trux, two of che defend
ants reside without the limits of this ate
1t is therefore ordered by the Court, that
publication be made Tor six weeks in the
Western Democrat, paper published in the
town of Charlotte, notifying the said defend
ants that they be and appear before the
Judge of our next Superior Court, held for the
County of Union, al the Court House in Mon
roe, on the 10th Monday after the 18th Mon
day 10 August next, then and there to answer
the several allegations set forth in said petit
ton, or judgment pro confesso will be taken
against them, and the case set for hearing.
Witness, VIM. H. Simpson, Clerk of our
said Court, at Office, in Monroe, on the 10th
Monday after the 18th Monday IN February,
and in the Slst year of our independence, this
the 30th of May 1857
WM. H. SIMPSON, Clerk.
June 9, 1s57.-6w PRS fee SCI
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General Commission NJ crchnmts,
Adger's North Wharf,
TOW, s. O..

GH.9RLE>T O.T, s. G.
rINHE undersigned, Factors and Comm issIon
| Merchants, offer to receive, forward, and
ship merchandise and produce at the fol flowing
rates. The prices here named are those whic h
are generally charged by all the line of sail
vessels, but having no control over any other
Line than the one we have interest in, we
cannot say that the prices here named can
be considered permanent, except by our Line.
By that they permanent. The ssPalmelto
Line'' has ten fine first class Briggs and
Schooners, constantly running, and will car
ry freights as follows:
Wheat, & cents per bushel.
Flour, IN barrels, 20 cents.
Sc in sacks, 10 cents.
The drayage, wharfage, insurance, and for
wardlng commiss on, per bushel, for wheat,
is Al cts.
Flour, per barrel, 16a cts.
Flour, per sack, 13 cts.
Freight on all cases, boxes, e., &C.,
from New York to Charleston, per
cubic foot. A cts.
We measure every thing, to prevent over
charges. Every thing shipped by the ssPal-
metto Line'' of vessels (Dolner & Potter,
New York agents, and Holmes & Stowry, of
CharlestoE) and consi gned to US, shall be
freighted for the above prices.
Produce and Merchandise consigned to US
will have the best attention.
WYATT, STOGNER & LLOYD.
August IL, 1856
Mountain Democrat., 1857-05-16

,een substantially held BY Che Supreme
Court Of this State, in Begncth VS.. Caul-
.ield, Cal. Rep, 27s, In this case, it
appeared that Crulfeld was In possession
# a lot in Sacramento city--Pearis COM
nenced an action for forcible entry and
letainer against him before Justice OF
he Peace. Caulfield tod him that nc
wanted to have nothing more to do with
Inc lot, and that Pearls might take pos
session. The latter did so and sold to
'eirnc, and the latter gave plaintiff a
bond for a deed and put him in posses
session, and the plaintiff brought eject
ment, and the Court, after stating that
prior possession will maintain cjectment,
says, "whcre party can show nothing
but prior possession, that reliance may
fail, If it be shown that he voluntarily
abandoned it without the purpose of re-
turning"
These views render it unnecessary for
me to notice other questions in the case,
that have been argued at such great length
in the briefs of the attorneys.
For the foregoing reasons, nay conclu-
sions Of Mw are, that plaintiff should take
nothing by his suit, and that defend
ants should have judgment for their costs,
and the Clerk will cDtcr judgmentaccord-
ingly.
j. n. HOWELL, Dist. Judge.
Mountain Democrat., 1857-05-16
Hints on Conversation. l..

-Fhc object of conversation is to- enter,
tain and amusc. TO be agreeable you
must learn to be good listener. A man
who monopoliZcs conversation iS bore,
no matter how great his knowledge.
Never get into dispute. State your
opinions but do not argue them. Do not
contradict, and, above all, never offend by
correcting mistakes or inaccuracies of fact
or expression.
Neve lose temper-nevcr notice slight
never seem conscious of an affront, un.
less it is ofa gross character, and then
punish it at once. You can never quar-
rel in the presence Of ladies.
You are not required to defend your
friends in company, unless the converse
tion is addressed to you; but you may
correct statement Of fact, if you En0O II
to be wrong.
Never talk at people by hints, slurs, in
uendoes, and such mean devices. If you
have anything to say, out with it. Moth.
ing charms more than candor, when uni.
ted with good breeding.
Do not call people by their names ir
speaking to them. In speaking Of yOul
own children, never Master or "Miss'
thcm-in speaking to other people o
theirs, never neglect to do SO. -
1t is very vulgar to talk in q l0A tone
and indulge in horsc-laughs. Be very
careful in speaking ofsubjectsupOn whicI
you arc not acquainted. Much is to b
learned by confessiug your ignorance
nothing can be by pretending to knOwl
edge which you do not possess.
Never tell long stories. Avoid all com
mon slang phrases and pet words.
Of all things. don't attempt to be to,
fine. Use good honest English--an,
common words for common things.
you speak of brcechcs, shirt, or petticOat
call them by their right names. The VuI
garity is in avoiding them.
Mountain Democrat., 1857-05-16
rtnh and the NTor.nnna.-

Washington rumor, says the Baltimore
american, which we hope may be vcri-
fled, states that the Administration has
determined to remove Brigham Young
from the Govcrnorship of Utah territory
so soon as his commission expires. Tho
appointment Of Young was one Of the few
cases in which President Fillmore allow.
cd the pressure of expedicncy 10 swerve
him from the strict discharge of duty, and
the effect was perniciOus inasmuch rs it
gave countcnance to the succeeding ad-
ministration in continuing him in q sta
ton which has thrown the weight of the
territorial power AND authority, and some
what of governmental influence also, upon
the side of the fanaticism and crime of
MOrmonism. The freedom of our laws Sc
cure even to the vagarics of religious sell
timent, and TO the impostorss who seize
upon the credulity Of the foolish as .
means of power, perfect immunity from
repressive punishment, but it does not
follow that the influence Of our govern
ment may not be justly thrown upon the
side Of good morals and pure religion, out
side Of its Scctarian aspects, and against
the foul and dcbasing dogmas productive
of such bcstial consequences ascharactcr-
isc the state of society In Utah. 10 be-
lieve other wise would be to destroy the
morality of republicanism and to make it
willingly compliant in sustaining the
worst crimes that debased natures might
cloak under the garb of religious cOnvic-
ton. We are pleased then with the inti-
nation that Mr.. Buchanan is about to
solve the problem whether some other than
Mormon Governor cannot govern Utah:
The organic law gave to the Governor
and Legislature the power to fix the seat
of ofGovernmcnt Brigham and his saints,
anticipating that some day he might be.
suspended, fixed the seat of government
at Fillmore City, miserable place, sever
al hundred miles from Salt Lake City, so
that his successor would be distant from
the population. and thus enable him to con.
tiDuc 70 exercise control over it.
Mountain Democrat., 1857-05-16

A Prudent 06Scer.-In these days Of
official corruption, says the Nec0do Jour-
naE it is relief to find one officer IN the
service Of the State, acting pFudently lin
tho expenditure Of public funds. Afiessf
there is one man IN the varioua -deDart:
ments ofthC government who keeps Win:
in moderate bOunds BY Q late rep6rt of
the House Committee on Accounts ana
Expenditure, It appears that near f6rtv
thousand tDilars Of debt was CONTRACTED
by different State officers during ~ lask
year, without the authCsisy of law Which
sum the committees Recommended kk n0E
allowed. Gen. Douglas, the Secretary sc
State, is tho only officer wh6 - scts
cd no liabilities or incurred ona
beyond the contingcht AppfopS a rsinao
for his Office. He has, even hlik axllInild :
ed the full Gmputit SlioMe fi'l '|t ~
Legislature. The iSI
signed By severe q -:
mends the Gecse 4 -
bis proper ol
u ordinary tslaSs Ia; i hsa,
no praise aesd ~ 1oat -
servant i0r dinrl reln ~ 3 2t
y end with proper -
where pelfioss 40
rccefye'the appr6 lldn 8 -
appreciate 4, e We apfs
Of the Hecpls cans = Il 81 =
Mountain Democrat., 1857-05-16

A Los0- Toned Voicc.-The predomina.
ting tone of intercourse should be calm,
quiet, low. The low tone Of most voices
are the richest I have heard English
women talk in deep -contralto tones and
the effect was exceedingly musical and
rick. The voices of our American wo.
men-I may perhaps be permitted "a
,say-are generally too high pitched and
Screaming. AS the voice has ever ten.
dency to rise, as we become animated Ia
conversation, we should at sleast begin
low. 1t is, moreover, alwayS'A grateful
relief to the car, and q pleasant shade "a
tho light Of conversation, to drop, the
voice occasionally, and regain the original
quiet keynote.
Mountain Democrat., 1857-05-16
PlnccrvillC Post office.

NAIL IL dispatched from this oniec daily Sunday:
A sycrpted, to EacrAn-nto, San Francisco. and all
osrtl Of this State, which closes at o'clock T. NJ
"a srecial mail isdispntchcd Is daily Sundays Except
ed. to Colonia rita Cold Springs, which closes at
o'clock r. ".
sprc,al mail IL Olso dispatched daily. Sundays ex-
eep,ed to Georgetown ria Spanish Flat; which closes
atSo,lock r. NJ,
The mail, for the Atlantic States, Europe &C. close
NJ this oce an the 81 and 18th Of each MONTH
cep. when those days come on Saturday, and then
lhcv will clo,e the day previous.
The SIIiV4 for Oregon and Washington Territories
are dipr9sched scmi.nontlly, Immediately aecr the
arrival OfthC Atlantic mails.
The mails for Salt Lake City and other post offices
N Ctah Territory are dispatched monthly, ria San
PYancisco. Epr Diego, and the eouthern route.
OFFICE IlOCRS.-ThiS Office will v kept open dat
". Sundays excepted, from o'cloch, A. NJ, till ~
~; and from ~ TN 5tS, Pm. Box delivery open
On eundays-From 8 til 10. A. NJ. and from till
o,PM. AN. THATCHER, Post Master
Mountain Democrat., 1857-05-16

NdpOlSOa.-NapOleon was undoubtedly
a greater general than Wellington. He
had more ingenuity, more internal rcsOur.
ces, n greater capacity fos organization.
and deeper military knowledge. Hc
would have been invincible, had he NOT
attempted too much. He cndeavored "a
subject kingdoms and unite discordani
nationalities under his seeptre; end. Be.
lieved he had accomplished his aiIn. Il
was not his want of fgeneralship tbat over.
threw him, buta false step in his pOlitics.
His blundcrs. were not those Of Q eOldieI
but 0f 6 statesman.
Mountain Democrat., 1857-05-16

AmericG'a Git to England.-The pre-
sentation of tho ReSolWtc to the British
Government has taken some ofthe bitter
from the pens Of English journalists when
writing upon "Amcrican affairs" The
following, from the London Star is grace
fully and truthGllly said:
'The conduct Of America in respect to
the purchase, the equipment and the pre-
sentation Of the Rcsolutc, is most cOmpli-
mcntary to England, and it requires at
our hands a high appreciation. For that
act of tho Congress at Washington, which
voted $4,000 for this purpose, was in the
trucSt sense, the act Of q nation, seeing
that the House Of Representatives is selcC-
ted by that manhood suffrage which is ex-
erciscd by millions of people. The Reso..
lutte is not the gift Of q Minister, the COM
pliment Of a President, or tho overture Of
diplOmatist, but the deliberate and spon-
tancOus presentation of a national assem-.
bly, that came to unanltAous vote; and
it is transmitted to US in spite of all that
aggravating rcbuke and Misrepresentation
which only few months ago had been
poured forth from the columns of our
8nglish newspapers against the designs,
the GovernQent, and the institutions oi
the United States. We can scarcely
doHbt, under such circumstances, that the
Admiralty will exert itself in more ways
than one to prove to America how much
her gift is regarded. u.
Mountain Democrat., 1857-05-16
For the Democrat.
L I " f. s .

LIN f s..
Going to my daily labor,
Daily labor dull aud drear,
or pass a rough, rude cabin
standing to my path so ncar,y .---
Much within sec and hear.
Meath that. roof there dwclls woman
Is she lonely, think you, here?
Loneliness ne'er knew q mother,
With her darling baby dear,
Chirping songs that angels hear.
o, a darling boy IL Jamie,
And his mother, woman true,
Her love is true; his love sparklcs
AS the mornings freshest dew,
In the violct's cup of blue.
on Ihear her.darling'S prattle,
Oft the mothers smile sec
Earth, thou yet hast CLEANS Of Heaven,
Beams Of light from sin-stainS free,
Love in truth and purity.
NIGHT.
Ovcr-thc. River, May, ~.