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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-11-03
LATER.

CAN A MINISTER MARRY A DIVORCED
WOMAN Rev. Mr. Shields, of Iowa, hav-
ing been silenced by the Presbytery of
Des Moines for marrying woman who had
been divorced by laws of Iowa, appealed to
the Synod, and his appeal was sustained.
The Synod expresses its opinion that the
action of the Presbytery was correct in
form, and suggested by lauda5le zeal in
the service of the church; and although
sustaining Mr. Shields, does not approve of
his marriage, as is shown by the following
resolution:
ResoIred. That in restoring Rev. ]. HI.
Shields to his former position in the gospel
ministry. the Synod should not be under
stood as apProving the contracting of mar
riage. especially by ministers of the gospel,
with persons divorced for whatever cause,
believing that such marriages impair use
fulness, influence and standing. and bring
into question the purity and wisdom of the
parties thereto.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-11-03

CANDY AND PoIsoN.-A paper on
"Colored Confectionery was recently read
before the British Association, from which
we condense some valuable and novel in
formation. We learn that, for economy's
sake, confectioners, in coloring their can
dies, &C., having recourse for greens to
Brunswick green, carbonate of copper, or
ureenito of copper, for the yeliows, to
chomate of lead or gamboge; for their reds,
to red lead, vermillion, or cinnabar; and
for their whites, to white lead. These are
only few of the pernicious coloring agents
used, and they are among the deadliest of
poisons. The way in which these poisons
are laid on also deserves q word of passing
remark. In some instances a very thin
coating of the coloring matter is used but
in other cases the very reverse is the fact,
and in one instance was procured from a
piece of ornamental table confectionery
not the size of sugar almond, quantity
of arsenite of copper sufficient to destroy
the life of healthy adult. Confectioners
have no reason to use these poisons, for
there are harmless vegetable colors enough
to answer their purposes.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-11-03

s'ELectric Oh."-The operation a obs
Oil in removing rheumatic pain s .rv sOOd
ills, is indeed astonishing Like eve. .DtiT.r
article, it has a base counterfeit ut De-
useless; but the preparation OF ,Ss.pr
t;rath. of Philadelphia, has received - rites,
malls from Congressmen. Mayors " tigh'
Merchants. Hotel Proprietors, all OF ". ~ saeeb
est character, attesting its benenclt;n Il
in cases under their own obser'Ht% ~., tiss.
can be had of the agent here, see 2pl
ment in another column. lSep'' ;"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-11-03

HOSPITAL FOR FELINEs.-Bayard Tay-
lor, in his new volume of Travels, gives the
following description of the cats Of Aleppo
1.-The other remarkable thing here is the
hospital for cats. This was founded long
ago by rich cat-loving Mussulman, and is
one of the best endowed institutions in that
city. An old mosque is appropriated to
that purpose, under the charge of several
directors, and here sick cats are nursed,
homeless cats find shelter, and decrepit
cats gracefully purr away their declining
years. The whole category embraces
several hundreds; and it is quite a sight
to behold the corridors and terraces of the
mosque swarming with them" It is cal
culated that there are at least 5000 cats
in the above city.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-11-03
CD HOUSE g. LOT Al
For Sale.

For Sale.
ONE of the most desirable resiSano,..
Charlotte, situated on Trade street a;s''.,,A
opposite the residence of Gen. ]. A WY
and in the most pleasant and beal,hn uns'
of the town. Buildings all in coIn Pa''
order, and win be sold very chean II p% a
owner is going West. For particulars vi 'u'
quire of j. TOWNLY, at gu
FULLINGS g. CO.'S
~ 49,. Clothing Emporium,
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-11-03

A SINGULAR CASE OF VICIssITUDE.-A
few months since, the partner of a CONNER
cial house in this city, was taken to lunatic
asylum, utterly deranged, as was said. by
the unparalleled prosperity in business
During the year previous his firm had clear
ed $l.3O0,GOO. He died in the asylum, and
his own estate was valued at So, 100000,
all invested in the concern of which he was
a partner. The firm itself failed the other
day, and is now said to be utterly insol-
vent. One item of the assets of the deceas-
eds estate was a thousand shares of the
Illinois Central Railroad stock, which was
selling at the time of his decease at $40 a
share, and which was worth, after paying
up the instalments. $SOO,OOO. The same
property sold yesterday at public sale at
$4,000.
All this occurred within eighteen months
the prosperity, the insanity, the decease
and the insolvency.-N. Y. EU. Post.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-11-03

RoMANcE-BKEACn OF PROMISE CASE
-MARRIAGE-DEsER novel mar
riage came off in this place last week. 1t
seems that man named Kearney, a to-
bacconist, hailing from the county of
Franklin, had been making love to Miss
Harrel of Goldsboro, and that he had laid
his hand and fortu-tobacco at her feet +:
but Miss H., fearing the lover would prove
gay deceiver, sued him for breach of
promise. The writ was issued, the sheriff
sent for late at night to serve it. and the
party (kearney the tobaceonist) was
brought up about IL at night. and called
upon to choose between the matrimonial
embraces of Miss HI. and lodging place
in the county prison. He chose dimity.
married the woman-thus endowiuo bsr
with his hand, heart, tobacco and eyery-
thing else that was his. He passed the
night with bis young bride and left next
morning. He is to return. he said. abou,
the list of January. OF course he within
horn !-Goidsb0rough Tribune.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-11-03

NEW CONSTITUTION OF OREGON.-The
new constitution of Oregon bids fair to con-
tain some curious features. One of these,
prepared at the last dates. in the Conven-
ton, was to abolish the Grand Jury system,
on account of its expense and inquisitorial
character, and substitute therefor the result
of the examinations before justices of the
peace. Another is to make the Governor
ex-oficio treasurer of the State, to have no
Lieutenant Governor, and to make the Sec
rotary of State Governor pro tenn. in case
of the death of the Executive. A third
novelty is the limitation of the number of
members of the State Senate to fifteen, and
of the Assembly to thirty, with biennial
sessions. A fourth is the rira uoce system
of voting at all public elections. This has
been done all along in Oregon, and is the
old English plan, adopted thence into Vir-
ginia, aud from Virginia carried westward
through Kentucky and Missouri to Oregon
The voting is done in the same way in Kan
sas. There are some other interesting
features which may be stated thus Judges
of courts are rendered Ineligible to any
Office other than judicial one, during the
terms for which they may have been elect
| ed, and for one year thereafter; towns and
| cities are prohibited from contracting debts
for any purpose whatever; banking char
| tiers are absolutely prohibited. so that the
| business of corporate banking will not be
recognized.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-11-03
EPIGRAM.

An anonymous rhymster after the style of
''when lovely women stoops to folly" puts
forth the following epigram for the times ::
When merchants fondly trust to paper,
And find too late that banks betray,
What art can help them through the scrape or
Suggest the means wherewith to pay!
The only way to stop each croaker.
And pay the banks to whom they trust !;
To bring repentance to the broker,
And wiring his bosom, is ito bust ~
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-11-03
TILE SINKING OF A STEAMER

The telegraph has already given the ac-
counts of the sinking of the steamer Tropic,
ON the Missouri river. by which some dozen
lives were lost. on the 18th ult. The St.
Louis News says:
The boa. sunk so quickly that all who
were on the boiler deck were carried off
into the river, among the wood and other
loose articles that hoated. The number
was large, from the fact that the first i'm
pulse was to run down stairs and jump for
the shore. The river was literally covered
with men, women and children, ningtng
with wood. mattresses, barrels, &c. The
officers did all that was in their power to
save the drowning, and secured the boat
with a line to the shore, her hurricane deck
remaining above water. Inv
One old gentleman, member of the Leg
islature from Clay county, was carried off,
and struck out nobly for the shore, which
he reached with the assistance of a noble
hearted Irishman, after swimming about
one hundred yards. lie is seventy five
years of age. The mate, noble specimen
of humanity, plunged in and rescued two
ladies, taking the clothes of one in his teeth
and holding the other in one arm. while
with the other arm he made his way to
shore after which he plunged in again ana
brought out a little boy.
The cook, seeing lady with two children
hanging in the ropes of the spar, threw off
his coat and jumped in from the upper deck
and swan to her relief, rescuing the two
little girls one of ten and one of seven years
old. He told the Oldest to hold round his
neck and he would swim out with her and
then come back for her little sister; but,
like little heroine, she said, IF you please,
can hold little longer to the rope
Won't you please take my little sister
| first 20 The mother was relieved by the
| boat.
A gentleman with his family, going from
Missouri to Kentucky. lost his colored boy,
about IL years old. who went down, carry
ing in his arms his young master, about ten
years old. The name was Stevens.
A gallant young officer, on his return
from Now Mexico. found himself in the
! water in company with beautiful yourg
! girl, who chung to him with the energy of
despair. Although several times carried
beneath the muddy stream. he at last enlerg
ed with his fair charge, amid the plaudts
of the witnesses of his noble struggle.
There were nineteen soldiers on board in
ALL belonging to two companies of United
States artillery-accompanied by officers,
Lieutenant De Lagniel and Caps. Carlisle.
Two of the soldiers were drowned.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-11-03

THR WOMEN IN AGoNY.-The women
about town are in perfect fever of agony,
on account of the cheapness of cry goods.
1t setsthem almost crazy to see dry goods so
cheap" lfmoney were only plenty, what
fine time the ladies would have in LAYING
in stock of new dresses! As it is, however.
a good many find money enough to keep
the sellers of 'cheap dry goods" busy.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-11-03
A ROMANCE ON THE RIVER.

a ROMANCE ON THE RIVER
On the 10Th ultimo, as the fine steamer
Florida was about starting on her maiden
trip from Omaha to St. Louis. tall, gaunt
fellow, of about twenty-six autumns came
OIL board with blooming country girl, OF
| apparently not more than IA gentle sum-
mcrs. He informed the clerk that she was
| his sister, aud so timorous that it would he
necessary that they should occupy state
J room together. The clerk saw that their
mutual concern was deeply sincere, and
| assigned them room-one next the cap
ain's-registering them as Mr. Barbour
aud sister. The subject, being incidentally
mentioned to the captain, j. III. Baldwin,
he remembered that young lady much
resembling his fair passenger had come on
board to see them away. The statement
of the kind brother that they had no rela-
tives in that part of the country, and were
bound to Joliet, therefore excited his suspi-
cion. A plan was formed which resulted
in converting suspicion into certainty.
uc "uOSo ncdTl Is III Tile TlSuL
place. consulted with his officers, and it was
resolved unanimously that the pair should
be welded. The happy intelligence was
communicated to the parties in the most
considerate and appropriate manner. They
were called into the cabin and their mutu-
ally delightful destiny unfolded. The
young lady at once rushed to her fraternal
companions arms with more than sisterly
fervor, crying-"Oh! Jim, didn't tell you
we couldn't pass for brother and sister ~
and chung to him in a transport of grief and
joy. -......
1t was evident that she would perform,
without prompting. her part of the marriage
ceremony, but he appeared to think her
too willing" He was, however, informed
suscinctly of the captains ultimatum-he
must marry her, or one should be landed
one side of the river, and the other upon
the opposite side. TO this he seemed not
unwilling to assent. His Hero, however,
would not trust her Lelander across the
Mississippi But his reluctancy was over
come by the clerks solemn and confidential
assurance that the captain was in terrific
passion, was most desperate person, who
would sooner shoot man than eat, and
that he had pistol in his pocket, which, it
was plainly to be seen, his hand was burn
ing to use. The young gentleman, feeling
thus compelled to volunteer, explained that
he would have married before starting, but
that he should have missed the boat, and,
$50 help him God" he would have married
her in St. Louis. Arrived at Brunswick,
Mo-, a justice of the peace was summoned.
who shortly appeared in the ladies' cabin,
where q circle was formed with the happy
twain in the center. and they were made
one. The bride was tue beaming picture
of delight, he the saintlier one of submits
sion. Capt. Baldwin and the clerks
Messrs. johnson and Di!l-each gave ap-
propriate advice and kissed the bride,
| whose gratitude was unbounded. The boat
arrived here ON Saturday, when Mr.. and
Mrs. Barbour took the cars for Joliet. hav-
ing so far fulfilled the reasonable expecta-
| lions of their friends.-LouisriLe Journal.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-11-03

EXECUTIVE CoURTEsY.-We are happy
to learn that President Buchanan, hearing
that ex-President Pierce and his wife were
about to proceed to the island of Madeira,
to sojourn there during the winter for the
benefit of the health Of Mrs. Pierce, has
taken occasion to tender to his predecessor
accommodations for their voyage on the
United States steam frigate Powhatan,
which is to sail about the Goth November
next, to take her station in the East India
Squadron, taking the island of Madeira in
her route.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-11-03

~ We copy the following from num-
Der of the National Intelligencer, dated
Aug. %, 1928:
A Fourth Of July Toast Drunk in Vir-
g'nld.-.-Why is the community SO much
embarrassed
Because banks lend money that have not
got it to lend; and because people spend
money who have not earned it to spend.
Remedy:
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-11-03
AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS,

Corn Shelters, Straw Cutters, Corn and Cob
Mills, Grit Mills, Flows, Corn CultivaOrs, de-
We solicit an examination of the above goods
FISHER & BURROUGHS,
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-11-03
FALL GOODS
egg s.t AT
FISHER & BURROUGHS

HAVING OPENED large and a,,,,.s.
stock of fall and winter Goods, we wouIJ ;Nu.
the attention and solicit an examination Of o'
DRESS GOODS,
.... EMBROIDERIES,
CLOAKS and TALMAS
Also,
CARPETINGS, a..
OIL CLOTHS and MATING,
IN great vQrieiv
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-11-03
TATERSALL.
Livery and Sale Stable.
One Square East Of Kerr's Hotel,
Nearly opposite the Jail.
r. The subscriber in TA

1 Inc subscriber in 8k
% forms the public that he has
purchased the stables formerly owned by Lee
Williamson: He has thoroughly reitted said
stables, and built in addition good Carriage
House. making in all 1870 feet, Containing 49
stalls well arranged. In addition to said i'm
provements, are three large lots with Racks and
Troughs for the accommodation of drovers. & C.
This establishment is equal to any in the State,
if not in the Union. He hopes, with proper at
tention and good management, to receive share
of the public patronage.
COnveyanccs of all kinds in his line
For Hire.
Competent Drivers furnished when required.
Horses kept by the month or otherwise.
Persons having horses to sell or exchange will
do well to call. ~.s ~
Every effort will be made to accommodate,
and charges made reasonable
r. RABE, Proprietor.
l.. j. HAWLEY, Agent
Charlotte, Oct. 20, 1857. If
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-11-03

Charles Aston Bridstead, the grandson
of John Jacob Astor-the literary millionaire
the man whose glove bill is $500 per
annum-is now at Baden-Baden, where he
has bought splendid villa, and is astonish-
ing the natives with his American trotters
The old folks make the money, and the
young ones know how to spend it.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-11-03
FRESH SUPPLY OF
CONFECTIONERIES,
Fruits and Family Groceries

Consisting of
Candies, Oranges, Raisins, Currants, Citron,
Nuts of all kinds, Cheese, Sugar, Coffee, &C
at his old stand, one door northeast of Springs
corner, and opposite J. w. Osborne's office,
where he solicits call from all his old custom
ers, and he will by no means refuse any new
ones who may find it to their interest to give
him a call.
Having purchased cheap for cash, he will con-
sequently be enabled to sell cheap for cash
IL. d. L. MOODY,
October 90, 1857. #
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-11-03

JUDGE PoTTER.--The Fayetteville
Observer contradicts the report of the
serious illness of Judge Potter, of the U. S.
District Court, who was said to be confined
at Edenton. Judge Potter has arrived at
Fayetteville. He is suffering somewhat
from influenza, but is not confined to his
bed, and hopes to leave to hold his Court
at Wilmington. aE-rE
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-11-03

A member Of the Lazy Society was
complained of for running. His defence
was, that he was going down hill, and thai
it was more labor to walk than run. Com
plaint dismissed with expenses.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-11-03

SURGEONS AUDIENCE ON FAST Day.
The London Morning Star, speaking of the
Rev. Mr. Surgeons services before an au-
dience of $4,000 persons, on the national
fast day for the events in India, says:
When all was over loud clapping of
hands testified the approval of the hearers.
and few minutes afterwards groups of
people were quaffing bottled stout within a
few feet of the pulpit. Eating and drink
ing on the most extended scale were carried
on all over the establishment and many
seemed to think that fasting was not includ-
ed in the ceremonies of the day.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-11-03

The case of Ellsberry johnson, indicted
for rape in Henderson county, and removed
for trial to Buncombe county, was tried
week before last and after patient and
laborious investigation was found guilty,
and sentenced to be hung on Friday the
18th day of December next. An appeal
was taken to the Supreme Court. -.~-
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-11-03

~ We have also good assortment of Goods
at our Store at MoRRoW's TURNOUT, where we
offer Goods at Charlotte Prices.
HENDERSON & AHRENS.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-11-03
Smut Machines,

The Subscribers have on hand supply Ofthes
superior machines, which they are offering atOp
prices for cash, and warranted to give satisfaction
or no sale. .. s... =. a.. p
FISHER & BURROUGHS
Oct. ID, 1857. ~f Pm ras
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-11-03

A PROPOSITION FOR RELIEF.-A writer
proposes that all persons having gold and
silver ornaments. watches. bracelets, and
articles of that sort, shall take them to the
Assay Office, have them melted down and
draw the cash for them. He estimates that
the sum of ten millions of dollars would be
set in circulation at once by this operation.
TIE suggestion is a good one. Angelina
might just as well dispose of those bracelets
and so pay her dress maker: and Simpkins
ought to sell out his rings and bull's-eye
watch, thereby obtain the means to discharge
his board bill and the claims of his washer
woman. 1t is time gilt lodged pauperism
went by the board with the other shams of
the day. and people not rich enough to
purchase dinner of crackers and cheese,
cease to carry loads of vanished jewelry
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-11-03

The Democracy would vote for the
Devil, ifhe were the nominee of the party
Exchange.
Yes; but he couldn't be the nominee. The
Democrats always nominate men of their
own party.-Baton Rouge Advocate.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-11-03

Shelf Hardware in all its varieties, also Apyi
Bellows, Vices, Axles & Springs, Iron and Steel
Boring Machines. Morticing and Drilling Ma.
chimes, Paints, Oils and Varnishes constantly on
hand and for sale low at
FISHER & BURROUGHS,
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-11-03

The MEXICAN NEvs.-Recent sdyices
from Mexico say that the radical papers, as
might be supposed, make very good use of
the Pillow letter, touching the armistice
before the city Of Mexico. The name of
Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna is published
in flaming capitals at the head OF their
columns. as 'the traitor who sold his
country to the Yankees for million of
dollars, receiving ten thousand thereof
down." -.. ..s. ... -... ..r
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-11-03

EMIGRANTs FOR NIcARAGUA.-Capta
L. j. Mackey, emigrant agent of the gov
ernment of Nicaragua, passed through our
city, en- route for Charleston. Captain NJ.
has now under his command one hundred
good and true men, chiefly from the noun
tain districts of South Carolina. These
men defray their expenses to Savannah,
from which point they will soon embark tor
the State of Nicaragua. They emigrate
under a guaranty from the President of
Nicaragua, Gen. William Walker, to the
effect that each emigrant will receive from
that government two hundred and fifty
acres of land.-COLumbid Times.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-11-03
Fresh ConfeCtioneries,
Fruits, Family Groceries, &c

The subscriber takes pleasure in announcing
to his friends and the public generally. that he
is now in the receipt of a
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-11-03

: FRoa KASsAs.-Sf.Lo Louis. Oct. 3o.-The
latest dates received here from Kansas state
that Gov. Walker has issued a proclamation
rejecting the late election returns from
Oxford precinct and johnson county, giving
certificates of election 10 the free State
candidates. pro-slavery men are greatly
excited at the Governors conduct.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-11-03
NEWS ITEMS.

UrAH.-A' St. Lenis paper publishes :
speech delivered by Elder Kimball in Salt
Lake City. Utah, expressing the determ y
nation of the Mormona to resist the govern
ment troops. and calling even women and
children to arms. He declares that he
would have Brigham Young for governor
for life.