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PRIDE.

of all the notable things on earth,
The oueerest one is pride of birth
Among our fierce democracy"
A bridge across hundred years.
Without prop to save from sneers'
Not even a couI lie of rotten Peers;
A thing for laughter. filings and Jeers
Is American aristocracy!
Depend upon it, my snobbish FRIEND
Your family thread you can't ascend
Without good reason to aPPrehend
You NAV find it waxed at the other end
BY some plebeian vocation!
Or, worse than that, your boosted line
May end in loop of stronger twi"e'
That plagued some worthy relation!
Because you flourish in worldly affairs
Don't be hanghty, and put on airs
With inSolrnt Pride of station!
Don b" proud aid turn up your nose
At poorer people in palmer clothes;
But learn. and let your mind rep"se'
That all proud flesh, wherc'er 1t grows
Is subject to irritation!
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA,

UNION IUINI Y. ,
Court of Pleas and Quarier SeSS'0nS-APr"
Term, 1857.
Ferinctcn Little and others VS.. A. J. Little,
Executor of George Little. decd.
Petition for Settlement.
1t appraring to the satisfaction of the Court,
that N1pcv title resides beyond the limits OF
this Stat. 1t is therefore, ordered by the Court,
that publication be made for six wee Ks III the
Western Democrat, notifying the said Nancy to
be and appear at the next tenn OF TINS IouLt' 10
Housr in Monroe, on the first Monday of July
next. to plead, answer or dcnur, OF Judgment
,,ro c0uf'ssD will be taken against her, and the
Drawer OF the petition head. &c.
WINES, j. NJ. Stewart ClGk OF our sad
Court. at Office, in Monroe, the lSt Monday OF
April, 1881. D. NJ. 81 f. Az l.: CleiA'
May, 1851 6t-41-(Prs Tee $o)
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The TRAvELLER's MEDlcINE.-lhe fol-
lowing excellent recipe will be found
for travellers and others, exposed
to the intestinal irritation that usually
follows change Of diet and change OF
water:
.Tincture of camPhor, an ounce and
half, tincture of eapsicum, half an ounce
compound spirits Of lavender, one ounce 1,, :.
Mix and take for an adult, twenty to forty
drops at a dose-accorling to circumstances
several times day, Unnecessary to "llay
the irritation.
A gentleman advertising for wife says:
at would he well if the lady were possessed
of competence sufficient to secure her
aoainst excessive grief, in case of accident
occurring to her companion.
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discovered at Last!

Greatest Cure in the World for PAIN:
Prof. Chas. De Grath's FL ctril OIL.
This oil is the only sure remedy in the world
tor the cuIe o. Rheumatism. Deafness, Govt,
Neuralgia, Lumbago, Sciatica, Spinal and
Bronch hal complaints, Tic Doloreux, He'd
ache, cramps, Group. Piles, Felons, Sprains
and Bruises Cuts and ounds, SweIed
Glands. Stiff Joints, Scrofula> Erysipela
Sore Nipp es SweIled Breast, Womb Disor-
de, s, Sa t Il heum, anker in the mouth and
stoma che PalpitatIon, EIuptIons, Caked
Breast, Quinsy, sore TIL oat, Palsy, Pieur:sy,
Ulcers, Lock Jaw, Heart Burn, I Doth and
Eaf-a he, Nervousness, costiveness, Burns,
Sore Gums of teethlng infants, liemerrhage,
Abscess, Stif Neeks, Brok BE ST, { hill
blair letter, Shingles, Frosted Feet, Fever
and Ague, ChappeI H ,nds any Dis,
tn t .Ie sore painful, Is The only icle
yer brought before The public that will do
its work perfectly in from three to twenty
miuu1es-has be, used by thousands and
| pronounced to be the best remedy ever dis
| covered.
| This oil acts on the sys EN- with electrici-
tvs of pure veget" BILE preparation. Not
the Sigh ct danger OF ap, lying it outwar .ly
| or inwardly. 1t 1T once gives permanent
| cure-in most Gases from ten to twenty min
utes.
| The best Psychologist; of Europe have dis
| covered ttat al game arrangement of he
/ animal system Is In effect of an obs ructIon
of TIA ply sco-electric fluid In the organ di>-
! eased a skillful applic.ti o. th.s Oil puts
| in immediate m ton the nerve fluid, and tie
| cure is al once accomplished. No bleediRgs
no vomiting, pu' gIng, or blistering is re-
sorted to.
! 90 None genuine without signature of
Pro- e. De Grath. Labels ~igned IN writing
PrInc pal De OF No 80 South Eight street,
three doors b low hestuut, Philadel hia.-
Country dealers and druggists Can be SUI
piled wholesale and tail. Price 2j cents,
| SO cents and 81 bolte.
Try everything else, give this one simple
| iril
cantion.-Be careful TO SIX for ard get De
Grath's Eli ctric Oil, as worthless limitations
| abonnd.
| There are numerous limitations sprung up
on the reput tlon that my article has aeqdir-
The public must beware. They are
| wor HESS.
o. For.sale in Charlotte by DIR. Fl. NJ
PRrTCHARD, Druggist. sole Agent, and
by Druggists and country merchants gen
orally in the United States
May Is. Pm.
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NoEIoe.

The TAX LISTS for 1856 are now N
nv hands ready forinspection L request
ali persons to Inform me of any Iaxaoles
which have not been listed. Come now
and pay your Taxes.
n. B.-Delinqaents for 1875 do
you ever intend to pay your taxes II you
do, now is a favorable time; if you do not
come, and | will take pleasure in handing
over your receipts, as they are accumulat-
ing on my hands. CIR
March 30, 1857. o9-tf
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State Cd North Carolina,
UNION COUNTY.

Superior Courtoj La,0-SPrjng Term. 1857.
Thomas Simpson, Executor of John Simpson
Dec'd vs.. Mary sim son and others.
Petition for Settlement.
1t appearing to the satisfaction of the Court
that :, ashiuston Simpson and Johnson rnX
and wife Katharine TTux, two of che defend
ants reside without the limits of this ate
1t is therefore ordered by tn Court, that
publication be made for 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 curt, held for The
County OF Union, at the Court House in Mon
roe, on e 10th Monday after the 4th Non
da 10 August next, then and there to answer
the several allegations set forth In said petit
ton, CT judgment pro contessO Will be taken
against them and the case SCI for hearing.
Witness, VIM. II Simpson, Gle of our
said curt at office. in Monroe, on the 10th
Monday afte he 4th Monday In February
and in the Slst year of our Independence, this
the 3Otn o. May 1857.
WM. II. SIMPSON, Jerk.
June Q. 13J7.-6w Prs fee SCI
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State Of North Carolina,
UNION COUNTY.

Court Of Pleas and Quarter SeSSt0HS-APTH
Term, 1857.
Jacob c. Long VS.. John Cuthbcrtson.
Original Attachment.
1t appearing to the satisfaction of the Court,
that th,. defendant. john Cuthbeltson. IS not an
inhabitant Of this State, but resides beyond the
limits of thr same. 1t Is Therefore ordered bH
fine Court. that publication be made for six weeks
in the. Western Democrat, notifying the said de
PENDANT to be ard appear at the next term OF this
Cont, to Sc held Ton the county OF Union. at the
Court House in Monroe on the fist Monday IN
.Julv next, then and there to plead, answer OF d.
mur, or iudgm ut final will be entered against
him and an order of sale granted.
Witness. J. NJ. Stewart, Clerk of said
Court. at office, in Monroe, the Ist Monday OF
April, 1851. j. VI: 81 W All Cleih'
Nav. 1857. 6t-47-(Pr's fee so
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A clerical friend recently gave us the
following: A certain preacher not long
since, finding himself in straitenci circum-
stances, and realizing clearly that, unless
his salary was increased to correspond in
some degree with the present high price of
living, he would be greatly embarrassed.
brought the matter very modestly before
his official brethren. One of the number,
a rich, mOncy-loving brother, on hearing
his application Immediately responded: Il
thought YOU preached for souls, brother: Il
preacher ought to be satisfied who has
souls for his hire" Very true" replied
the preacher; Il preach for souls, but can't
live on them, and if could, it would take
thousand like yours to subSiSt upon"
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State 0T No.'tsa Carolina,
Union COUNTY,

Vim H. simpson. Executor of John Burnett,
deed VS. amurl l.. Burnett and others.
Petition for Settlement.
1t appearing to the satisfaction Of the Court
tt at Samuel l.. Burnett. Iohn Gender and wife
Margaret Gender, James &. / GARD and wife
Eliza Foard and John Long, four of the de-
PENDANTS reside without the limits of this
state II is therefore ordered BY the Court,
that publication be made for SIX weeks in the
Western Democrat, paper published in the
town OF Charlotte, for the said defendants to
he and appear b fore TIE Judge of the next
Superior Court, held for said { ounty. at tie
Court House in .ouToe. on the 10th Monday
after the 4th Monday in August xt, there
To answer the several ale cations set forth in
said Petition, or judgment pro confesso will
br taken against them and the case set for
hearing.
" illness Wm. H. Simpson. Jerk of our said
curt at office, in Monroe on the 10th Mo-
Law after the 4th Monday III February, and
IL the SIst year of American independents g.
A d 1856, this tn 80 of Ma A. ~, 1887
WM. ii. SIMPSON, CLERK.
June 9, 1s57.-6w PRS fee SCI
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PULPITs AND SrIRITs.-Pev. Is. s. Hobbs.
Universalist clergyman in Webster, y. y,
has given up preaching because he is often
attacked, and controlled by spirits while
making prayers before lis congregation,
and made 10 say many things that he would
not The Rochester Union thinks perhaps
this fact is key to the strange conduct ii
large portion of the clergy in running
afe: f'l>e gods, and preaching Judge fancy
Vi lifted, and modern repuhlicani>m exempli-
fled, instead of Whit they ought.
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STATE OF NORTH Carolina,
UNION COUNTY.

Court OF iLcuS ana tSN''tt' 'CcootO'Co 1'F''
Term, 1857.
Joel Rushing vs.. Samuel Pounds.
Original Attachment.
1t appearing to the satisfaction OF the Court
that the d.ft.ndamt, Samuel Pounds is not a cltl-
zen of this State, but resides beyond the limits OF
the same 1t is therefore, ordered that pubilca-
ton be- made for six weeks in the Western Demo
crat notifying the said Samuel to be and appear
at the next Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions,
to be- held for the county of Union, at the Court
House in Monroe, on the first Monday of July
next, to plead, answer or drmur, OF final judg-
ment be- taken against him and an order OF sale
granted. :,
Witness, J. NJ. Stewart, Clerk Of our said
Court at Office, in Monroe, the Ist Monday OF
April, \. D., 1871.
J. VI. STEWART, Clerk.
Nav. 1857. 6t-47-I PRS fee sol
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EXECUTORS NOTICE.

All persons indebted to the Estate of
A. HOIL, deed, whose Notes are over
due. must make payment by the lst 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. r
Bynum.
Those having claims against the Estate
will please file a written statement OF the
same, by lst of September, with one OF the
undersigned.
w. p. BYNUM, Ex,rs.
THOMAS GREER, =
May 10, 1857 4o-5m
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MASFYING MoNTns.-May is considered
an unfortunate marrying month. \ down
east editor says that a gill WAS asked, not
long since, to unite herself in the tie to a
brisk lad who named May in his proposal.
The lady tenderIy limited that May WAS an
unlucky month for marrying. well, make
it June them" honestly replied the swain,
anxious to accommodate. The damsel
paused a moment, hesitated, cast down her
eyes and said with blush, wouldn't -1Pril
do as well!"
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~"Dr KALoRrM, do you think my
darter will get weIl:" We'll, if she don t
get no wuss, and does get some letter, she
may probably get over it That is my
opinion, madam, and | think l ought to
know
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"Charley," said father to his son, while
they were working at saw mill, what
possesses you to associate with such girl.
as you do? When was of ia 2
conld~go with the first cut, ~ first
cut said the son. assisted the
old man in rolling over l2g, THAT is
always a slab"
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AN ABoL1r1oNIsr QUIzzED.

Under this caption, a Holly Springs
Miss, correspondent of the Memphis kagie
and Enquirer relates the suGj"incd ancc-
dote:
The following amusing scene actually
occurred last summer between citizen OF
our town and Yankee on board one of the
Northern steamboats,, perhaps upon the
Hudson.
Our Southern friend discovered a DISPOSE
ton in a very gcnteel looking man on
board the boat to open u chat with him. ana
not 10th to hear what his friend had &" say'
he indicated by bis manner that be was APP
proachable: whereupon the following dia-
lUgue cn>ued:
Yankee-Well, sir, | wish to ask you
one question; hope it will be no offence.
enthusiastically not l VIII hear
you with pleasure.
Yankce-WelI, sir, is it true that they
work negroes in the pillow at the South.
Southerner-I will answer you i'll the
favorite method of your own c"untrymen'
by asking you question or two.
Yankee admit the right, sir.
Southerner-iI"w many negro men du
you suppose it would require TO draw q
large one horse pillow
Yankee-Well, suppose six or seven
say seven.
Snutherner-What are they worth pei
head
Yankee-Well, / suppose $500.
Southerner-That would be SJ,010.-
Now; what would one large strong horse
cost
Yankee guess about 500.
Upon this the Southerner looked it'll
quizzical at his neighbour, Who, without
waiting to hear the conclusion, started ant
stammered:
Well Ill knew it was lie.
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re- "JrLIrs, did you ever speak in
public" Oh course did," Wharf" In
de parlice." "And what did You say,
JULIus!" Not guilty, Nh SNow-what else
could a gemman say under dc carcum-
stances"
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j-zz~ For the Largest stock Of Clothing
Won ever saw 90 20 the Emporium OF Fash
ion Of FULLlNGS d ~.
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Life Insurance.

THE undersigned has been appointed Agent
for the North Carolina Mutual Life Insurance
Company for Charlotte and vicinity.
Persons wishing to insure their own lives OF
lives of their slaves viii please call on
THOS. w. DEWEY, Agent.
Jan. 10, 1857.
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Nay seth, 1857


oEL 90.
THE undersigned having purchased the entire
interest of J. H. jenkins in the firm OF Jenkins d
Tavlor, will continue tie business at til" Cd
stand, one door west of I. NJ. rarrow, ON Trade,
street, where nc VIII be pleased to see his old
friends and customers.
A A. n. NJ TAYLOR.
June 9, 1857. 49-u
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Oh, whistle, daughter, whistle, and you
shall have cow; never whistled in MY
life, and l can't whistle now. Oh! whistle.
daughter, whistle, and you shall have
man; | never whistIed in my life, but I'll
whistle if | can.
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Feather! Leather! Leather:

HrmIock Sole % to 81 cents, Oak Sole from
% to A.; Heavy and Light Upper Kip SKIM
fine. French and American Calf Skins. Innings
and Bindings ofevery description, Tor sait, FOR
CASH. bOC-'t1 ~
Charlotte June 2, 1857.
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Dissolution.

THE firm Of JENKINS & TAYLOR is this
da; dissolved by mutual consent All persons
indebted To said firm are requested to make im-
mediate payment to 4. A. \. NJ. TAYLOR OF
his Agent who alone is authorized to settle the
same. acknowledge our thanks to our friends
and customers for the very liberal patronage they
have bestowed upon US
J. Z. JENKINS,
A. A. n. M.TAYLOR.
Nav 3Cth !S57
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IS 9S K az E4s

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 imbibe feel
decidedly better. if not a little more so.
He feels for his fellow men, and therefore
eutertains tie 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 :. Z" for warm weather
Brandy Teddy, Gin, and Rum, and other
things that will make good feelings come.
A choice lot ofSPANIsD 'IGARS ofevcry
quality and price.
J. DULS.
n. B.-LIQUORS of all kinds and qualities
will be sold by the Gallon or Barrel at the low
est market price, FOR CASH. j. ID
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,,HE undersigned, Factors and COMMISSION
| Mere ants, offer to receive, forward, anu
ship mercha disc and prod"ce at the ioiioWihs
rates / he Or ces h re name, are those when
are generally char ed by all the line of sail
vessels tut having no control over any other
line than the one we have an interest IN, we
cannot say that the pr ces here named can
he considered permanent, exec Il by our Line.
Rv that they are permanent. HE ''Pa melto
I;ne,, has ten fine first class Briggs aid
Schooners co stantl, running, and Will car
~ + Fights as follows:
Wheat. u cents per bushel.
Flour. IN barre s, 2 cents.
50 in sacks, 10 cents.
The drayage, wharfage, insurance ana 1or-
wsrdrng commiss On, per bushel TOR Whe l.
;s ! cts.
-Four, per barrel, !o4 CTS
Flour, per SACK, U.s.
Freight on d | cases, boxes, e., &C.,
from New York to Charleston, per
cubic foot. Gus
We measure everv thing, to nreVent over
charges Every thing shipped by the ''Pal-
metto Line'' of vessels (Dollner & Potter,
New York agents, and Holmes II Stowry, OF
Charleston) AMI consignen to us, shall be
freighted for the above rices.
Produce and Merchandis consigned to us
will have the best attention.
WYATT, STOGNER & LLOYD.
Auoust 10, 1876
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Class. Articles. kh.:.
First Glass, Measurement. per C. It, ~
Hogsheads, Molasses, ----------- ~
Barrels, do. a
Do. Fish, .-.------- *
Half barrels do. --.---.--- "a
DO. Flour, "a
Sacks do. 200 Tbs. "A
Do. do. 100 lbs. ------ "A
Do. Salt, -----.---'
Blacksmiths' Bel 2G
lows, all sizes, "a
Buckets, per dozen, ------.--------- Is
Corn, per bushel, ----------------' I6
Wheat, do. -------. co
Coffee, per 100 lbs. -----------.----. 70
Candles, do. ------------ 70
Cheese, do. ---------------'
On and after the 1st of July, 1856, the ADO
Rates of Freight viii be charged upon all "
Through Articles enumerated. All others VIII
charged at the present Local Rates.
T. j. SUMNER,
July IS, 80 y-pd General SupcrinteDdf''
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1871 80 Ta,.s IA
LOG IA s.
25 LOG

The Democratic majority over all oppo-
sition is twenty five. and over the Black
Republicans forty! In the last House
the Democrats had but seventy-six MEM
bers. They have gained, therefore, fifty
FIVE members from the combined opposi-
tion. This is one of the most astonishing
political revolutions ever witnessed in the
Honse We include Minnesota in the
list, as her members aud senators will un-
doutedly be admitted to their seats soon
after Congress meets. Among the elect
to the House we include Mr.. Campbell Of
this State, whose seat is contested and
probably will be finally awarded to MIR
Vallandighan. The Democratic ajori-
ty in both branches over all opposition is
sufficiently decisive to carry out strict
Democratic policy, provided there is no
detection or secession from our rank.
With handsome majority of friends in
both houses of Congress, and sustained
and supported By the result Of the elec-
tons North and South, Mr.. Buchanan's
Administration starts off under the most
flattering suspices.-Enqmirer.
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caYies out a large amount of epecie, and
whywe seldom receive any In return.
The method proposed; is for Congress
To- levy a direct tax or small notes, aud
thus drive them out Of existence. A
pretty heavy per cent. is proposed on one
two, three and Eve dollar notes, and less
amount OR tens, in regular graduation
The subject will doubtless be agitated il
the next Congress. and will probably b
one Of its prominent measures.
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MARYLAND ELECTION.

BALTIMORE, Nov. 9.-Complete re-
turns of the recent election have at length
been received and present the following
figures for Governor: Hicks, Am. A.
764; Groome, Dem. 36,197; Am. major
ity $3.50.
The political complexion of the next
Legislature will be us follows: Senate
Americans Is, Democrats I; House
Americans A, Democrats 90 Mr.. Bar
tel, Dem, has been elected Judge of the
Court of Appeals from the first judicial
district.
For Congress, three Americans and
three Democrats have been elected.
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IMPORTANT FROM, THEPLAINS

d saat Fke tsaST.sLoUIS,5 Nov L. 9
? We have received advices from Fort
Laramie to the 22d ult,,, which states that
Col Cooks command Of the Second
Dragons was four miles this side of the
Fort, and had encountered a snow storm
five days previously.
Col. Johnston, when last heard from,
was two hundred and thirty miles beyond
Fort 8 Laramie The snow was seven
inches deep one hundred miles this side,
where the express left him. Owiag to a
slim supply efacorn, and in the entire alb
sence bof grass, shis team and dragoon
horses were failing rapidly. 80
News reached Fort Laramie, that the
Mormons hada burnt three Government
trains, consisting of seyenty.ive wagons
near Green River, ninety miles behind
Col. AlexanGer's command, which cons.i
tinted the vanguard of the army. 1t wa.
Lfumored that the fifth. and tenth infantry
and batteries of artillery had taken pos
session of the Mormon village at nea
River for winter quarters.