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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1857-04-22

on ACRES Of land adjoining the town Of Mel
CO rose, being partly In good timber and partly
under cultivation.
This tract Of land 10 half mile from the r. ID.
X. r., about 10 miles from the city Of keokuk,
and is believed 10 contain valuable mineral.
Apply for particulars ut 1allowsy's Bakery in
Simpsons Block, between 5th and 9th, johnson
treet. sprAdlm.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1857-04-22

XXIE have now, ut our sale rooms, beautiful %
w sortment Of Marbleised Nantes.
COMSTOCK 4 BRO,
apr3-d ~ AnSn.aA
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-04-21
Benz. Franklin and Prof. DeGrath.

Franklin brought electricity from the
heavens to earth, but 1t remained Tor Pro-.
De Grath TO apply that electricity TO the re-
lief of diseased and suherlng moilals-uls-
eases that heretofore bat1ied the PHYSICIANS
old treatment, suck as Neuralgia, Rheuma-
tism, Pains, Stiff Joints, Deafness, Swellings,
Palsy. Piles. Skin Diseases. &C., are now
cured by Prof De Grath's electric oil in one
and t,ro days. Read this letter from physi-
c an " no has practiseu since 1s26-(tCo well
known for commenD:
Prof. De GRArH, Phila delphia.
Sir:-At intervals, during thirty years
past, my wife has been subject to rheumatism
Of the most violent cast-Lsay our times a
So 5, veIe as to make 1t ne
cessary to administer large doses OF the tine
ture of guiacum and morphIa AID TO rock her
like al infant in large rocking chair, to IN
duce any repose. Having frequent cores
respondence with my son, (No. 1O3 Chestnut
street, of Your citY,) | infoi med him OF an at
tack she had about the middle OF last month,
january which was of such severity as to
completely paralvse the system. He, In his
anxi,ty of his mothers welfare, sent me
bottle of your Electric Oil bat as am one
Of the practitioners of medicine in our place.
and not d proselyte to any kind of patent me-
dICine did Hesitate to give 1t a trial; how
ever on reflection, cunclud, d 10 try it, which
| did, ct PERSONA, directly up the letter, and
after the third or fourth app icat:on she be-
came rather passive, and before one-thi of
the bottle was used, not a single vestige of
the disease remained in the system, and she
stilI con inues well, although she rode out
distance of fourteen miles without renewal
of any of the symptoms. | therefore feel 1t
my duty, for the sake o. suffering humanity,
and also fully believing that merit, under all
circumstances, should berewarded, to forward
this testimonial. | am yours. truly.
JOSEPH P. ELKINToN, NJ. d.
New Gretna P. o., Burlington Co., n. J.
CAuTIox.-There are hume: Gus limitations
sprung up on the reputation that my article
has acquired. The public must beware
They are worthless.
OG- For sale in Charlotte by DIR. II. NJ.
PRITCIIARD, Druggist, sole Agent, and
by Druggists and country merchants gen
orally in the United States.
March 13 Pm.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-04-21
PoETICAI.
THE GIRL WITH TIE CALICO
DRESS.

A fig frr your upper-ten girls,
With their velvets and satins and laces'
Their diamonds and rubies and pearls,
And their milliner figures and faces;
They may shine at party or ball,
Emblazoned with half they possess,
But give me in place of them all
My girl with the calico dress.
She is plump as partridge, and fair
As the rose in its earliest bloom,
Her teeth will with ivory compare,
And her breath with the clover perfume,
Her step is as free and as light
As the fawn's whom the hunters hardpress
And her eye is as soft and as bright,
Ny girl with the calico dress.
Your dandies and foplings may sheer
At her simple and modest attire,
But the charms she permits to appear
Would set a whole iceberg on fire.
She can dance, but she never allows
The hugging, the squeeze and caress,
She is saving all these for her spouse,
NV girl with the calico dress.
She is cheerful, warm hearted and true,
And kind to her father and mother,
She studies how much she can do
For her sweet little sisters and brother;
If you want a companion for life,
To comfort, enliven and bless,
She is just the right sort of a wife,
NY girl with the calico dress.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-04-21

A FINE PLACE TO LrSE.-According to
Humboldt there is a tree in the South Sea
Islands which produces ready made shirts
The natives cut off pieces of the tree about
two feet long, from which they draw off the
bark as of chestnut to make whistles. Each
man selects a tree near his own diameter,
so that the shirt may be a good fit. When
ne bark is off they cut hole in each circle
to admit bis arms. The shirts do not
require any washing, starching, or ironing
and a more convenient article for loafers
could not be imagined. The same country
prodsices bread fruit, SO that fellow may
get his board and clothes Gratis.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-04-21
ThNEh TIC EE SOLD
Fnx, 'a'aEeS.

G.. KILLER. Sheriff Of Lincoln County, re-
t,,rrcd TO Court n list of three Tracts of Land
Wing in said county, which he proposes to sell
r the Taxes due thereon for the last three years,
to-Hit:
A tract of land lying on the waters OF How
ards Creek, containing about so acres; the taxes
on this tract is 81 81! cents. The said tract OF
land is owned by the heirs OF Isaac Clay, ana
one interest therein is claimed by one Moan
Rinck, as the purchaser from David CIay, one
of the heirs at law Of the said Isaac Clay; the
other heirs at law are Unknown TO the sald
Sheriff.
One other tract formerly owned by Conrad
Michal, decd and now owned by W. IL. Mich
al and all the other heirs at law OF said Conrad
Michal, deed; said tract of land lies On the
waters of Leeper:s Creek, adjoining the lands OF
Michael Miller Henry Bisaner. and others, con,
tanning about 2OG acres; the taxes due on SAD
tract is % 81 cents.
One other tract containing about 800 acres,
WING on the waters Of Leopard'S Creek, a4yoln-
iny the lands of Daniel Finger, Michal G! Ram
sour said tract belongs or is supposed to belong
To DR. 6 s Harris-the last known and reputcd
owner of said land-f he is living, and it dead;
to his heirs at law. The taxes due on salu Ftlio
is So IS cents.
, 1t is ordered by the Court that advertisement
be made in the Western Democrat as to all those
owners of the said tracts of land who are non
residents of this State setting forth the situation
of the said tracts of land and the amount of taxes
due thereon.
Witness, J. A. Huss, Clerk OF said Court at
Office in Lincolnton, the I'd Monday III january,
1887, J. A. HUSS, Clerk.
March 80, 1857. 19-4t
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-04-21
CHARLOTTE
ZAED
Oct J, 1886.

TENIE subscribers having formed Themselves
l. into company, respectfully tender their
services to the people Of Charlotte aud the coun-
try generally in their line of business They are
prepared to furnish Monuments, Gravestones, Man
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 country. They will keep constantly
on hand the best description of Egyptian, italian
and American Marble.
All orders, for any article, addresscdto the sub
scribers, will meet with prompt attention, and will
be packed and forwarded with the utmost care
and despatch.
The yard is situated on the northwest corner
of the Charlotte Depot Yard.
VIM. TIDDY & SONS.
Jan. 8, l857.-1y
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-04-21
MDT7GJ8

The subscriber having disposed of his
entire stock of Saddlcry to Mr. j. 5. Lyles,
takes great pleasure in recommending him
to his friends and customers.
All those indebted, either by Note or
Book Account, will please come forward
and settle. They will always find me at
the old stand prepared for settlement.
Feb 24, 1857. II. SHAW.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-04-21

HIGH SOUTHERN GROUND.-Captain
Jones, United States Army, a Virginian by
birth, stationed not long since at Benecia,
California, had with him as body servant
a slave named Joe. One morning the Cap
tain was startled by the news of Joe's hav-
ing shot another negro. and sternly asked
him how he dared to do so. Joe seemed
at first cast down. but rallying himself and
looking the Captain full in the face, replied
DE fact is, massa, dat ar niger was one
of dem New York free niggers. He'sulted
me, and | had to take high sudron ground
wild him.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-04-21
HORSE POWERS,
TEFEs ESHING MACHINES, sc.

The subscribers still continue to manufacture
their Premium Horse Powers and ThTesherS,
three different siz,s:-Two, -Four, and Six Horse
Power, with either Wrought OF Cast Iron Cyln-
ders; they also furnish Straw Carriers or Scpara-
tors, when wanted; and will in a short time hc
prepared to furnish Thresher and Winnowrr
combined. which rf,ctually separates Wheat,
Straw, and CHAT from each other The propric-
tors are all practical Mechanics and have been
engaged in building Machines for the last ten
or fifteen years, and willing to rest their claim
for patronage on the merits of their work. Those
in want of Machines, or anything in our line, will
please send i'll their orders early, as our motto is
first come first served" Address
STAFFORD DIXON & co.
Snow Camp L. O., Alamance Co., n. G.
March IA, 1857. 37-6t-pd
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-04-21
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 or
lives of their slaves viii please call on
THOS. W. DEWEY, Agent.
Jan. 10, 1857.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-04-21
NOTECE.


The subscriber desires to keep the pub
lie informed of the fact that he keeps at
"OUR 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 a 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-
tions asked. May be found among other
things
Hot Whiskey Punch for cold weather,
Cold g " for warm weather,
Brandy Teddy, Gin, and Rum, and other
things that will make good feelings come.
A choice lot of SPANISH CIGARS of every
quality and price.
T DITIS
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& q ! L~ROAD 30 TIE u
CHESTER, S. c.
Bv J. r. NICHOLSON.

- THE subscriber respectfully informs
::sm his friends and the public generally,
!-AzAe-that his house, known as the Rail
Road Hotel,' opposite the Chester Depot, is
still open for the reception of regular and
transient boarders and the travelling public;
and that he is making every exertion to de-
serve and secure continuance of the kind
and liberal patronage which has hithertofore
been extended to him. He flatters himself that
every needed arrangement has been made to
promote the comfort of III who stop with him:
his rooms are airy and well-furnished, his SER
wants are attentive and obedent, and his bic
constantly supplied with the best of the season,
so that his friends will not want any attention
necessary to make their sojourn pleasant and
agreeable. His stables are furnished with
good hUstlers and an abundance of provender,
and he is prepared at moments notice to
supply his customers with private conveyanccs
of every sort, to any part of the surrounding
country.
He desires to return his acknowled gments
20 the public for past favors, and solicits for
the future an equally liberal share of patron
age.
Oct &c, 1855. 5-tf
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-04-21
OMARhOTTE MOTEL,
BY
y. e. E1EER, Proprietor.

N VERY accommodation afforded the patrons
IA of tie CHARLOTTE HOTEL.
At this Hotel is keptthe Stage Office for Bland
& Bakers daily line of stages from Charlotte via
Linconton, Shelby and RGthertordton to Ashe-
vile, n. C..
Also, for the line of Tri-weekly Stages from
Charlotte via Monroe. n. c. and Lancaster,S c..
TO Camden, g. c..
Patrons of the Charlotte Hotel conveyed TO and
from the depots free of charge.
j. B. KERR.
Oct ], 1856.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-04-21

Extract from poem just published in
England:
Farewell, Torrengower and Ganawarra
Farewell, Wagra Barjarg and Irrawarra
Farewell, Burra Burra Poliah Morang
Farewell, Merrimingo! and thee Burnewang.
And thee, BoOrOondara and Goomalibee
Farewell, Narab Narab and Hinnamongy
And Wimmera plains, by Tongoomungie
If it is all like the foregoing, the poem
must be a rich and ingenious work-a sort
Ohigh art production.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-04-21
Not1ce.

The TAX LISTS for 1856 are now in
my hands ready. for inspection. | request
all persons to inform me OF any Iaxaoles
which have not been listed. Come now
and pay your Taxes.
N. B-Delinquents for l654-'55!-d
you ever intend to pay your taxes il you
co, now is o favorable time; if you do not,
come, and will take pleasure in handing
over your receipts, as they are accumulat-
ing on my hands. c,o.
March 30, 1857. 39H
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-04-21

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. d.
Charlotte, March "a, 1857 tt
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-04-21

Two Scotchmen thus discOursed:
IL say, George, man, hear thou's been
maxim fule o theeself"
"Ah, man, I've gotten wife"
"Why, didn't We know I've dun that
same thing mesclf! What kind O body
hast thou gottcn!"
a parfcct deevaI, man, parfect deeval"
Smash me, man, l wish mine wur liza
warse than that"
"Warse than that" responded Georgia,
show can she be warse than that? Isn't
Beelzebub the warst crittur man could
have for an akwentence in this world?"
"Nought o the kind, man-nought o
the kind. Didn't We knaw that the Bible
says land thou knawest it can not be
wrong) to Resist the deeval, and he'll flee
from your but bless thy soul simple lad,
if We resist my wife, she'll flee right at ye.'
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-04-21

ES Not long since DIR. Oliver Wendell
Holmes delivered lecture, in which he
took the ground that the people of New
England were degenerating for want Of
limestone out of which to manufacture the
necessary bone and muscle. The Albany
Atlas disputes the theory of DIR. Holmes
The editor says that the trouble with the
men of New England is, that they are
Qike sharks running all to head, and the
head running all to mouth" "When
doctors disagree who shall decided"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-04-21
A CALIFORNIA WIFE.

We have been told that when John Big
Ter, late Governor of the State of California,
was member of the State Legislature, Mrs.
Bigler, his wife, absolutely washed the
clothes of the honorable gentleman for so
much a dozen. At the time of his election,
Bigler was very poor, and his per diem was
hardly enough for himself and his wife to
live on in those rrodigal times. To make
both ends meet, and save something against
arainy day, Madame BiglerPut her should
or to the wheel as above related.
Now, won't this be rather startling 90 the
pale-faced attenuated damsel of the East,
who scream and faint IT the sight of u wash
tub or a cob web. Think of it. The wife
of an ex-governor, with her sleeves and
gown tucked up, bending over the wash
tub, while her husband with his clean dckCy
standing upright chatting his ears, rose to a
question of Privilege,-''Mr. Speaker Mr..
Speak !'-And think Ofthe ex-wash-
er-wOman being feted, three years after, as
the wife of the Governor of California, worth
,0O0-mOney enough to make the
heads of universal snObdom duck and dive
like AL aifrighted waterfowl in storm
Good for the Pennsylvania Dutch girl.
Five hundred years hence when the histo-
rian lifts the veil from the catacombs Of the
past and write the history of the unforgot-
ton dead. he may, perhaps, append this
little episode to the history of one of Cali
furhia's Governors, and the little ragged
girls that chen go down to dip water from
the Rio Sacramento, may think better of
their mothers who have to labor, because
long time ago Mrs. Biglcr, the Governors
wife, filled her wash tubs from this noble
river.
These are the pioneer women of Califor-
mia there are many such, as strong willed
and as true, who quail not at their own foot
steps in the woods, whose hearts swell with
hope ut
The banging of the hammer
And the creaking of the crane.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-04-21

C.R. r. Office, Vamdalia June 81, 1851.
Professor WooD-
DEAR SIR: ! take pleasure in bearing vOunta.
ry testimony to the excellence OF your Han Res
torative. Three months ago, my hair yey
gray. 1t is now dark brown, (lhe original cUoTl
smooth and glossy. The only application haze
made to it, has been the Hair Restorative piepand
by you, and which, from the result in my own case
l can most cordially recommend to- others,
Respectfully, yours,
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-04-21

March 30, 1857.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1857-07-17
A Retired Physician,

Whose sands OF life have nearly run ont,
I discovered while in the East Indies. a certain
cure for Consumption, Asthma, Bronchitis,
! Coughs, Colds, and General Debility. The
remedy was discovered by him when his only
child, daughter, was given up to die. de had
heard much of the wonderful restorative and
healing qualities of preparations made f; ON tho
East India temp, and the thought occurred to
He studied hard and succeeded in realizing his
wishes. His child was cured, md is now alive
and vol. He has since Administered tho won
derful remedy to thousands OF sufferers in ull
parts Of the world, and no has never failed in
making them CO implicitly healthy and happy
Wishing to do as much good as possible, he will
send to such Of his afflicted fellow beings ~ re-
quest it, this recipe, with full and explicit di-
rections for making it up, and successfully using
it. He requires each applicant to incl oso him
one shiling-thrcc cents to be returned pos
tnge Oh the recipe, and tho rom, Under to be ap
plod to the payment Of this advertisement:
address DR.. II. JAMES,
No. l9 Grand street, Jersey City, N. J.
n. B.-Dr. II. james has Mother office nor !
agent in New York, some have pretended !
and advertised. The recipe is sent from No
PLACE but No. 10 Grand street, Jersey City, !
New Jersey. jel2 9m/
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1857-07-17
Portable Flour Mills.

TTNEE Subscriber is manufacturing Portable
i Flour Mills, of II quality superior for sim
glicity and durability to any other now in use.
They can be driven by Steam, water, or horse
power, and will provo acquisition to iron
masters stock feeders and lumber mon. There
are hundreds of persons throughout the coun
whose powor il only employed portlbn of the
tiu1e on other business, who, by introducing ono
m ore of these mills into their establishments,
INDY greatly benefit themselves, and at tho Same
mills (@Y inches in diamster) grinding over IL
bushels Of teed per hour can be seen daily in OPP
Grafton at tho Oil and Food Mill of Lcssrs Suy-
dam s. Co., on Rebocca street, Allegheny
Steam engines, boilers and mill furnishing on
hand and made to order. Orders aud enquiries
attended to with dispatch. %
". W. WALLACE,
$40 Liberty st., Pittsburgh Pa.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1857-07-17
Mercantile.


a AM just receiving, and now opening, at my
III store on The R. r., a splendid assortment Of
seasonable Go oDs. consisting in part of the
following articles De- 80 80 - e 8,
s BrilIiants, Robes, Chnilies, Debages, Befages,
Lawns, Cling ams. Prints, illusions, MantiIlas..
Trimmings, Flowers. Bonnets and Ribbons,
with every variety of LADIES' apparel.
Clothing, Boots and Shoes, Hats and Flats,
Groceries, Coffee -l21l Is to l4c H., Molasses-
soc gallon, Oils, Paints. Iron, Nails. Salt in
sacks and in barrels, Bacon, Hardware, Queens
ware, &c.
My assortment Is complete, and for quality
and prices will compare with, If not surpass any
in this market. l unwilling to do with small
profits, and as the past six months has been IA
vorable to my trade here. / anticipate the future
with lively anticipations.
wish 10 purchase all kinds of produce. AL
so, Slaves, Headings, Locust Pins. &C., which
am paying the cash for.
Having made permanent arrangements with
the Master of Transportation Of the Railroad
Company, would say that all goods consigned
to my care will be properly delivered at my
warehouse. A. M. BASTABLE.
Clarksburg, May LIST, 1S57.-l If
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1857-07-17
Quick Sales and Small
PROFITS.
Spring and summer Goods

NEW CLOTHING STORE, opposite the Court
~ House, in Clarksburgl
Abraham Marks has just arrived from New
assortment OF Ready made Spring and Summer
Clothing, which he will sell ut city prices for
cash.
Tie has a great assortment of Oouts, Pants and
Vests, and all kinds Of Boys Clothing, for Sum
NOR wear also, lot Of elegant Summer Raglan
Coats, expressly for the season.
Splendid lot Of Gents. Gaiters-calf and cloth
of all patterns and styles.
He also keeps regular Gentlemen Is Furnish
ing Store, in which may be found every article
Of gentlemen'a wear.
Aeinvites the public to call and examine his
largo and varied assortment OF Spring and
summer Goods before making their purchases,
III he is confident that he can suit the tastes OF
the most fastidious, in style, quality and price.
io has renewed and enlarged his stock OF
largest and cheApest lot of SSgArs to be found
anywhere. ap3-tf
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1857-07-17
Nav Advertisements
CioIaTnfssiOmer,s Sale of wall
1-s9IuabIegPrOperty.

Walker. Medaiy, &C.,; ss' compiatnants,
agaignsts Nt3
Blown, Johnston, s&c,s e defendants.
Pursuant TO n decree rendered ON the l3 Ia day
Of April. 1887, by the, Circuit Court Of upshur
county In the above cause. we will proceed on
the frst day Of the nextterm of the circuit court
Of Lewis county, at the front door the court
house Of said county of Lewis, TO sell to the
highest bidder, attract of about 6O0 acres of land
in Lewis county situated ON Big. Skin Creek,
and one of the most valuable tracts of land in
the county, being thessame on which Richard
Johnson now resides, and about seven miles from
the town otsW Weston, the improvements are large
and extensive.
TERas.-A credit of and . months for SO
much Of the purchase money as will be suffi-
Gent pay $44lS; 80, with interest on sl277 %
from tho ID day ofJuly, 1855, and on S740,3s
from thei:l2d day Of May, 1855, and on $24OO
from the lst day of August 1855, until paid.
and a'crcdit Of /. = and 8 years for the residue
of the purchase money, taking bonds with good
personal security for the whole purchase money
bearing interest from the day of sale.
C. BOGGESS.
JOHN BRANDON,
July l7lh.-4t COmm'rs.