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Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1857-06-25
UXygG mated Bitters.
From the Boston Mornina Pnsi.

GOOD ADVICE TO DYsPEPTICs-In these DAYS of
quackery, panaceas, and wonderful cures it is hard
~ safe to recommend any thing in the catalogue of
patent medicines and will not knowingly mis-
lead our readers in these matters but when we
have undeniable proof OF the real value of medi-
cne' and the testimony of good and estimable citi
liens besides, feel it duty to give publicity to
such remedy. The OrHgenated Baers sold by Messrs
Seth W. Fowe 4 Co., 1873 Washington street we
know have received the sanction of seianIia1I.-.y
many citizens of the highest responsibility.
Any individual suffering from weakness and de-
rangement of the stomach, nervousness debility
in any form, will regret making fair trial of
this invaluable medicine
SETH w. FOWLE g. CO., 1873 Washington St.,
Boston, Froprietors. Sold by A c. Smith, Litchfeld
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1857-06-25

HoLLowAYs PILLS have been placed by the COM
mon consent of mankind, at the head of internal
remedies. TO say that in warm climates they save
thousands upon thousands of persons annually from
falling sacrifice to dyspepsia dysentery, darrhea,
constipation, liver complaint, general debility, re-
by clouds of witnesses. No sufferer from scorbutic
affections has ever failed to experience relief from
them, and they guaranteed to cure chronic dis
eases of the internal organs which have previously
bafied the skill of the most successful medical prac
titioners.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1857-06-25
DTE!T0

In Goshen, June 9th, SYLvANUs HoLDRooK, aged
IS years.
In Woodbury., June 18th. DANIEL PRENTiss, aged
about 50 years.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1857-06-25

Two young girls in Patterson, N. J. were
convicted aud fined tor stealing i,wsrs from Gem
stery. Much pains had been taken by mother
TO ornament the grave Ct her son, and Just as the
flowers were blooming most beautifully, they
were all taken away BY these ,houghtiess young
girls.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1857-06-25

The highest bid for weekly overland
mail in California, is 100000 year,
over the Memphis route. The lowest $40, 600,
by way Of Minnesota and Nebraska.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1857-06-25

1t is said that all the early planted cucun,-
bers melons, squashes and vines of all sorts on
the south side of Long Island, have been killed
by the late cold rains.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1857-06-25

Fine. beautiful harriet black or brown
Or tresses curling and golden
OF the use of LYONS KATHA1RON.
vuxuE Immense sale of LYONS KATHAIRoN
NEARLY 900, 900 bottles per veal, y proves its
excellence and universal popularity. 1t restores
the Hair after it has fallen out, invigorates and
beautities thanking it soft, curly, and glossy
I,nses it from all Scurf and Dandruff, and hmparts
to it delightful perfume. The Ladies' universally
pronounce it the finest and most agreeable article
ever used Sold by all dealers everywhere, for 70
cents per bottle ,,,,,,r
Projectors and Perfumers,
5.tf SO LIBERTY-Sr., New YonK.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1857-06-25
NA1ETED.

In LitchfeId, June IS, by the Rev. W. Howard
NELSON BARNES to ABBEY JANE RoOT, both Of Litch-
field
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1857-06-25

Bushels.
In the state of Massachusetts, Tmostly in
watts built along the sea shorel $500 10000
In the state of New York [Onondaga coun-
ty] about ........: ........s....... e,ooo, 900
In the state of Pennsylvania [Alleghany
and Kiskimentas river] ............ 900, 900
In the state of Virginia [kanawha and
Kings Works. .............. $500, 900
IN the state Of Kentucky Goose Creek). $500
In the state of Ohio Muskingum, Hook
ing Riyer] .............. 500, 900
III the state of Ohio Pomery and West
Colunba] .........:.......... 1000, 900
In the state of Illinois Observation-Disclosures. 10000
In the state of Michigan. .............. 10000
In the State of Texas. Observation-Disclosures. 10000
In the state of Florida. ............... 100 900
Total -, 376, 900
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1857-06-25
The Salt Manufacture.

Inc following comprehensive account of the
manufacture and consumption of salt in this coun-
Try was written In answer to a request for the sta
Gs'ieai, Information it contains, (says the New
YORK Tribune,) for the use of committee of the
British Parliament. Its author is a prominent
salt merchant of this city. and thoroughly con-
versant with the subject Of which he treats -
New YoRk, April %, 1857.
Dear Sir: l have received your letter of the
Goth inst, in which you solicit information re-
speeding the manufacture of Salt; the quantity
made in the United States at each of the works ::
the rate of freight to the principal ports the toll
paid on domestic and also on foreign Salt on our
State canals, sc.
The interest feel in the Salt trade of this
country prompts ME to take some pains to give
you the required information. Yet the short time
have had since the receipt of your letter pre-
cludes me from answering your several inquiries
with perfect satisfaction to myself in regard to
their accuracy.
will, however, venture to give You the follow
ing statistics. which, from the best information
have been able to obtain, believe to be mainly
correct:
Estimated Quantity Of Sail Manufactured in The United
fffac
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-07-21
MIR cANTwELL'S LECTURE.

The citizens of Charlotte have seldom
had an opportunity of enjoying as rich an
intellectual treat as they did on Tuesday
evening last on the occasion of Mr. Cant
u-o,.s lecture before the Mecklenburg
Atbeneum A cultivated and intelligent
audience of ladies and gentlemen manifest
cd their pleasure and appreciation by fire.
oucut applause during the delivery of the
lecture. and afterward by the bestowment
Of the highest encomiums upon the effort.
The subject was "1848-Progress and
Education" The lecturer commenced
with a review of the condition OF the coun-
+rv in 1918, especially North Carolina, and
comnared it with the present advanced
state of Notwithstanding valuable
stotisticaI information and showing by facts
md figures what progress the Old North
State had made in nine years. In 1913
she had but 80 miles of railroad in opera
ton: now she has twice that amount-then
she had but few Colleges and Schools; now
they have increased four-fold-then her
citizens were leaving, and seeking homes
elsewhere; now they are returning to their
old homes with warmer hearts and stronger
admiration for their native State, and with
the determination that in North Carolina
their lives shall be spent and in her soil
their bones shall rcpose.
We will not attempt a synopsis of the
lecture, knowing full well that we cannot
DO the speaker justice.
The composition was chaste and ele-
CANT production, indicating Mr. Cantwcll's
superior literary ability, and was inter
spersed with the most profound thought
and research, together with many humor-
Gus and happy Illustrations of the subject.
The lecturers advice to young men, and
his good -naturcd hints to young ladies,
struck US as being peculiarly appropriate
and well-timed.
After the Lecture, the Rev. Mr. Hewitt
of the Episcopal Church, arose and moved
a vote of thanks to the speaker, which was
rendered by accIamation.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-07-21
DIED.

In York District, after lingering illness of
three months, Mrs Martha j. Harry, wife of Mr.
John T. Harry, in the 29th year OF her age, for
merry of this county.
In Concord, Maj. J. w. Scott, aged about 40
years. Also Mrs Harriet, wife OF Rev. w. G..
Harter
In Ircdell county, Mrs Polly Picker, aged 20
years Also, John Picker, her son, aged "a.
In Catawba county, Mr. James Cowan.
In Randolph county, on the LIST instant, Rev.
Mark Russell, formerly of Fayetteville.
In Moore county, George Wilcox, aged y yrs.
In Chester, on the 18th instant, Ms Emelino
Lowe, wife of G. w. Lowe.
In this county, on 9th inst, John Lewis, infant
son of G. w. Alexander, aged Is months.
In this town, on the 10th instant, John Parks,
son of j. 7. Blair, aged months and J days.
In Columbia, on the 9TH instant, Mr. John L.
Marshall, aged 81 years. a prominent merchant.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-07-21
MARRIED.

AT Chapel ITiil. BIZ William Couch to Miss
Sarah Ann Fowler. -
On the tn instant, Charles Anderson. Esq, of
Davie county,to Miss Eliza Turner of Ircd, II.
In Davie county, ON the. 9th inst, MI Eli JoT-
dan to Miss Jane, daughter of Rev. S. @, Parker.
AT Spartanburg, T. Alonzo Harris to Miss J.
L. Deas, daughter of late Rev. Chas. S. Walker.
In Mcdowell county on the 9Th inst, Col. j.
B. Rankin of Ash,'ville, to Miss Hattie +. EIw in.
In Cabarrus county, ON the 9TH inst, Nh s. NJ.
Stafford to Miss Mary G. McKinly
In Wilkes county, by Rev. G. b. Parks, MIR
In Rowan county, on the l2th inst, Mr. VIM
b. Trott TO Miss Rachael G. Gheen.
In Shelby. on the ID instant, by the Rev. T.
Dickson, Mr. NJ. l.. Carroll to Miss Sneh Wray.
In Salem on the 18th inst, Mr.. Charles Haus-
er to Miss Hermine Benzien.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-07-21
Appointments Jy the President.

Hon. Richard kidder Meade, of Virginia,
has been appointed Envoy Extraordinary
and Minister Plenipotentiary to Brazil, in
place of VIM. Trousdale, removed.
Benjamin F. Angel, of New York, aps
pointed Minister to Sweden, in place of
Francis Schroeder, recalled at his own re-
quest.
Mirabeau Lamar, Of Texas, appointed
Minister to the Argentine Confederation, in
place of James 4. Peden, removed.
John F. Porter, Of South Carolina, ap
pointed Consul to Oporto, in place Of
Nicholas Pike, removed.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-07-21
FAIR PLAY

Does the editor of the Raleigh Re-
gister consider it fair play or honest to
head an article in its issue of the 18th
inst: 'Mr Clingman out for Distribution. -
Does the Register desire to wilfully mis-
represent Mr. Clingman and deceive its
readers! We cannot speak by authority,
but we do not hesitate to say that the Re
gister and its Asheville correspondent have
misrepresented Mr. Clingman.
P. S.-Since the above was in type we
have received the Asheville Spectator, a
wing paper and opposed to Mr. Clingman.
The Spectator does not say that Mr. C.. is
out for distribution, but on the contrary
contradicts the statement of the Register
by its account of what was said.
Speaking of Mr. Clingman's speech at
Asheville, the Spectator says:
SIN the course of Mr. CIingman's remarks
he said: That he was in favor of raising OnLy
just so much rerenue from all sources as
1CouLd dcfrdy the expenses Of the government
alone, but should there, from any source,
arise surplus, he was in favor of depositing
itamong the several States. We think this
was his exact language"
The italics are ours. There is nothing in
the above to justify the Raleigh Register in
its broad assertions. VIII that paper and
those copying from it correct the false re-
port! We shall see.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-07-21
For the Westera Democrat
TEMPERANCE CELEBRATION

A-celebration of the Sons of Temperance
of Mecklenburg county viii take place at
'.Big Steel Creek" Church, 8 miles south
west of Charlotte. on Friday, the 9TH of
August.
The exercises will commence precisely
at 10 clock, when procession will be
formed under the direction of tho Chief
Marshal, Col. VIM. Grier, and his Assist
ants, Capt. Brown and DR.. Strong, and
preceded by the "Charlotte SAKE Horn
Band" will march to the stand In the
Grove, where the audience will be enter
tanned alternately with speeches and the
Swelling strains of musie.'' Several dis
men have consented to address
the occasion.
1t is made the pleasant duty of the Sec
rotary, in behalf of the Committee of Ar
to extend a cordial invitation
to all neighboring Divisions, both of North
and South Carolina, to all Sons of Temper
ance, to all Cadets of Temperance, and to
everybody ndiscriminately,-to the Ladies
in particular and the public in general.
To all we say, come and hear the speeches.
Come one, come all,
Come friend, come foe,
''And we will do you good"
WIN. p. BROWN, Chm.
SAM'L p. SMITH, Sec'y.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-07-21

lg We had a visit last week from friend
Fulton of the Wilmington Journal. He
looks like he enjoyed the good things of
life without hindrance, fish and oysters,
we expect, being the principal staple with
our co-laborcr. We cannot say that Mr.
Fulton is the handSomcst man we ever
saw, but we can say that he edits one of tie
best political and commercial papers in the
SOuth
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-07-21
w M 1o4tO w ", Oh IT.
SAM'L p. SMITH, Sec'y.

Coon NEws.-Our information from the
LIST and 9th Congressional Districts is of the
most cheering character. Messrs. Shaw
and Scales are evidently on the tide of sac
cess. Their powerful efforts are telling ou
the reeling and disorganizcd forces of the
opposition. Let every Democrat and anti
Know Nothing but ac0rk, and the day acIt
be ours. We must look for close VOTE
but incessant effort and a full vote will en-
sure us the victory.
voted for on the same day that members of
Congress will be elected-IH Thursday, TIE 9Th
day Of august. Do not forget the dny-do
not forget Free Suffrag e-do not forget the
Democratic candidates for Congress in the
first, second, third, fourth, fifth, sixth,
seventh, and eighth District. -Standard.
DEATH BY LIGHTNING.-On Monday last
Alexander McAlister Esq, of this county,
was instantly killed by lightning. He was
in the field near where his hands were work
ing when the storm occurred. Standing
near small tree ON which scythe- blade
was hanging the lightning struck the tree,
shivered the scythe, and killed Nj. VI cAlis-
ter. his skull being considerably fractured.
He was about so years of age, highly re-
spectacle citizen, and for many years an
Elder in the Bluff (Presbyterian) Church.
A wife and child, with large connection
and many friends, have reason to deplore
the sudden removal of good man.-Fdy-
ctteritle Observer.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-07-21
Ldter from Merico.

New YORK, July 1G.-Advices from
Acapulco to the 28th uIt., state that the
Indians under and with VicariUus' band Of
amount to 1000 men, who are
ready to oppose Alvarez. The government
force had left the city of Mexico to clear
tl.e road to Acapulco.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-07-21
SUPREME COURT.

The following decisions have been de-
livered since our last report:
By NASH, c. j. In Roberts v. Watson,
from Rockingham, affirming the judgment.
In Boyken v. Perry, from Wilson, affirming
the Judgment. In Silverthorn v. Fowle,
from Hyde, judgment reversed and ucmire
de moro. In Rowland V. O'Rorke, from
Wake, affirming the judgment. In Whit
set v. Brown, in equity from CasweI, di-
recting an account. In Patterson V. Nc
Masters, in equity from Alamance, direct
ing an account.
BY PEARSON, j. In Winder v. Blake,
from Wake, renirc de moro. In Wakefield
v. Smithwick, from Martin, judgment re-
versed and renirc de moro. In Lockhart v.
Lockhart. in equity from Northampton re-
versing the decretal order of the Court Of
Equity. In Gardiner V. Pike, in equity
from Randolph. In McKimmOn V. Rodgers,
in equity from Wake, decree for plaintiff.
In Graves V. Howard, in equity from Cas-
well.
BY BATTLE, J. In Averitt V. Murrell,
from Onsiow, Judgment affirmed. In Bird
gers v. Wilkins, in equity from Edgecombe.
In Brown V. Pratt, in equity from Orange,
dismissing the bill. In Vass V. Freeman,
in equity from Wake, bill dismissed In
Lea v. Brown, overruling the exception
and confirming the report. Decree accor-
dinghy.
II - = 10
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-07-21

STAY AT HOME AND IMPROVE YOUR
LANDS. "A week or two since we offered
some reasons why farmers i'll North Caro-
lima should not leave the State in search of
better land. The editor of the Fayette-
vile Observer has had a conversation with
Mr. j. c.. Blocker, of Cumberland county,
who has recently been on a trip to the wes-
tern States with a view of locating in that
section. Mr. Blocker has returned entirely
satisfied with the lands and farming facili-
ties of North Carolina. The Observer says:
with the exception of locating single
land warrant which he carried from this
place, Mr. Blocker did not invest one dol
lar of either his own funds or those of his
friends which he carried with him, i'll west
crn lands. But he stopped i'll Georgia, on
his way home, and bought tract of land
on the Cape Fear. the owner OF which lived
in Georgia. lie says that he knows of no
lands IL the country which will pay better
as an investment for planting or for i'm
provemcnt, than Cape Fear lands at present
prices. Those who know Mr. Blocker need
not be told that he is d shrewd, intelligent
energetic, self made man, and knows what
he is about
Recently we had conversation with a
friend, an Intelligent and experienced gen
tleman, native of North Carolina, who
spent 30 years of his life in a western State,
but who has returned to live in Mecklen
burg county. lie was giving charming
description of the productiveness OF the
western lands, and stating what he would
do if he was young man. We took the
liberty of asking him how much better off
he was when he returned than he was when
he left. The old gentleman, after his fine
description, did not seem to like the idea
of having his argument knocked on the
head" but he acknowledged that he acas
not one cent richer, although we thought
we could see that he had spent the most
valuable part of his life in trying to get so
tout West" We have no doubt that his
description of the land is correct, but when
we consider the inferior facilities for get
ting to market, the low prices, and the sick
Illness of the western country, we cannot
acknowledge that our farmers have much
prospect of bcttcring their condition by
I'tLtOH IIlS'
We once took the western fever" our
selves, and went on Il trip of observation
We returned better satisfied with the Old
North State than we ever were before-our
cmigrating notions vanished-and since
then we always regret TO see persons who
are living comfortably, break up and move
off.
The editor of the American Farmer has
been on an excursion to the West. He
says, after close observation, that persons
with only half the energy and industry
which it viii be necessary to employ in the
West, can do far better in the Middle and
Southern States.
% The Cincinnati Enquirer, which
gave currency to the rumor that the Hon.
1Ir. Cox had been killed by the Hon. HIr.
Mason in Kentucky, now announces that
Al %t,.,4
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-07-21
SUPERIOR CoURTs.--The following is the
arrangement made by the Judges of the
Circuits for the Fall rulings:


u UIbtF TOINg UUIh 70 -NtCU3 q "'s'
New YORK, July 16.-A correspondent
Of one of the morning dailies, says dis
patch has been received at Washington, to
the effect that Cen Walker is making pre-
parations at New Orleans, for return to
Nicaragua. That his officers have been or
dercd to report immediately for the recruit
ing service.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-07-21

Minnesota Constitutional Convention.
MILWAUKEE,, July 16.-The Minnesota
Constitutional Convention met at st. Paul's
on the 18th. Fifty-nine Republicans and
fortyfve Democrats were present engaged
in the work of drafting Constitution. The
Republicans remained in session night and
day in order to obtain possession of the Hall.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-07-21
THE MARKETS.
CORRECTED WEEKLY by t. M. FARRow
Charlotte, July FL, 1857.

1t should be borne in mind that the fol
lowing are wholesale prices mostly. Wo
endcavor TO keep the quotations correct,
but allowance must be made for thefac
that prices frequently change Immediately
after the publication of the paper.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-07-21
THE STATE BANK.
With most of the following extract
from the Asheville Spectator we agree:

With most of the following extract
from the Asheville Spectator we agree:
''This is the second time that charter
of renewal has been rejected by the State
Bank. We think it nothing but right that
they should not have another one granted.
Their several attempts to dictate terms to
the Legislature and, through it to the
people of the State, is an endeavor to ty-
rannize by the force of wealth, almost an
attempt to bring our country into the sit
uation of those European nations who
cring and fawn at the feet of the Rothchilds,
an attempt to make monied aristocracy
superior to those governmental officers
elected by the people. We would almost
rather have North Carolina repudiate her
debts than to be ruled by the Directors of
the State Bank. If we are to have State
Bank, let US have one in which all the peo-
pie will have an interest, and not as with
this one half dozen Or so stock holders.-
Let US have one at whose counter others
besides favorites and sycophants can get
accommodation
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-07-21

- We refer the reader to an article on
our first page with the caption Elucida-
u'As OF obscure terms in the documentary
history of North Carolina" 1t is from the
pen OF DIR. Hunter, of Lincoln county, a
gentleman of eminent literary attainmentS.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-07-21
COLUMBIA MARKET, July II

COLUMBIA MARKET, July II.
There is no Cotton offering, and prices
are therefore nominal-ll to IA cents ex-
tremes:
Bacon Hams Is to 1G, Sides IA to Is,
Shoulders ii TO 124 cts. per h.; Corn s. 05;
Oats G5 to GO; Peas 81 %; Lard Is to IcS
cts per h.; Salt, per sack, 81 SO TO 81 60;
Beef, Pork and Mutton IL to Is cts per h.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-07-21
OLD RELICS.

DIR. F.. O. Elliott of Catawba county, ex-
hibited to US the other day, two Commits
sions held by Gen. George Graham of this
county in the revolutionary war-ono from
the Governor of y. Carolina, the other from
the Governor of South Carolina. I'm those
DAYS North and South Carolinians stood
side by side-may they continue to do so. }
The documents showed the marks of time
upon thcm-the \. c. commission had a
small piece of beoswa attached to it by a
string as the great seal of the State
A curious coincidence i'll the life of Geo.
Graham is, that he was born on the 9th day
of December, received his first commission
as Ensign on the 9th of December, and was
Reconnaissance ten successive times on
the 9Th of December, the last time as Major
General. He never received a pension.
.sSome friend whose name We have for
gotten) showed US a pamphlet last week. is
sued by order of the Legislature in 1881,
containing certificates with regard to the
authenticity of the Mecklenburg Declare
ton. If this paragraph meets the gentle
mans eye who has the document, lie would
oblige Us by letting US see it again.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-07-21

rs 1t seems that Rheumatism, Deafness,
Neural gia, Swollen and Stiff Joints and other
complaints to which we are all subjects have
lost their terTors. Prof. De GTath's Electric
Oil is warranted tc relieve any case in a short
space of time and with q tri6irg expense
1t can be had of the agent here, DIR. II. M.
Prtchard. See advertisement in another
column. Nav 13.-2m