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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-09-01
Mecklenburg County
RAILROAD SUBSCRIPTION

At July Term, 1857, of the Court of Pleas and
Quarter Sessions, held for the County of Meek
lenburg, at the Court House in Charlotte, a
majority of the Justices being present. it was
determined and proposed by them that the Coun-
ty of Mecklenburg shall subscribe for Twelve
Hundred Shares of the Capital Stock of the
Wilmington, Charlotte and Rutherford Railroad
Company;-Six Hundred Shares thereof to be
applied to the Eastern Division, and the remain
der to the Western Division of said Road; pro-
vided that a majority of the qualified voters of
the County shall have first expressed an opinion
tavoring the same. And to ascertain the sense
of the people, it is ordered that the Sheriff of this
County shall on the FIRST THURSDAY OF
OCTOBER NEXT, open and keep open the
polls for holding an election in relation to said
subscription, agreeably to the Acts regulating
the elections for members of The General Assem-
bly,; and on that day all the qualified voters for
members Ofthe House of Commons in this Coun-
ty, tavoring said subscription, may vote 'YEA,''
and all opposing the subscription, may vote
MO-" ana the result of said election shall be
faithfully made known to the next Term of this
Court, to be made matter of record.
1t is further ordered, that the Sheriff shall adj
vertse this order for sixty days in at least four
public places in this County prior to said day of
election.
1t is condition of this order that when said
subscription shall be made, the funds raised
thereby shall be expended within the county of
Mecklenburg; and that, if the vote is in favor of
Bonds of the County in payment of said sub
scrptiOn at par value, which Bonds shall run
not exceeding twenty years, and bearing interest
at per cent.
w. X. REID, Clerk.
August II, 1857. 69-2m
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Prof. EeeGrath's
ORIGINAL ELECTRIC OIL.
This great discovery is now creating a
great sensation among the Medical Faculties
of Europe and this country. 1t will cure
the following (not everything):
WARRANTED TO
Cure Fever and Ague m one day;
Cure Chills in five minutes,
Cure Group in one night;
Cure eafness in two to four days;
Cure burns and Sealds in ten minutes;
Cure Sprains, Wounds and Bruises in from
one to three days;
Cure inflammation in one day;
Cure Neuralgia and Tooth Ache in ten
minutes;
Cure Hemcrrhage, Scrofula, Abscess, in
ten days; Cure Bruises, Wounds, and
letter, in one TO three days;
Cure Ear Ache and Stiff Neck in one day:
Cure Felons, Broken Breast, Salt Rheum.
in three to six days; Cures Quincy,
Palpitation. Pleurisy, in one to ten DAYS;
Cures Asthma, Palsy, Govt, Erysipelas, in
five to twenty days;
Cures Frosted Feet, Chilblains, Stiff Joints;
Chronic Rheumatism, Sore Throat.
Scarlet Fever, and the lame made to
walk by few bottles.
This Oil (DeGrath's) is mild and pleasant.
and is great Family Medicine Tor children
teething, &c.
Ladies should all use it. 1t always leaves
You better than it finds You, and one bottle
often cures entirely.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-09-01
SMUT IN CORN.

Everybody has noticed the abundance of
smut in Indian Corn this year, which makes
its appearance on all parts Of the stock in
n growth like mushrooms, and is called
"wOolf bye many. In walking through
the farm Of Mr. J. l.. Boykin, of this county,
few mornings since, our attention was
called to this state of things when we
advance, the theory that it was owing to a
want of potash in the soil.
The outside coating upon the corn is a
thin glossy substance consisting chiefly of
potash. Where this substance is deficient
in the sol, the outer coating of the corn
must be very thin and incapable of sustain
ing the pressure from within; caused by the
distention of vessels conveying the sap. The
coating bursts-springs leak, and the
exposed juices become diseased. In view
Of this theory we cited the fact, that land
which had been long cultivated in potatoes
and then planted in corn was more likely
to produce corn with numerous instances
of smut. Potatoes exhaust the land of
potash. Following these remarks, Mr.
Boykin suggested that we advance to a
field on the side of the swamp which was
freshly cleared, and retained all the original
qualities of the soil: we did so and found
scarcely any sign of smut. If our theory
be correct, lime and ashes are the articles
needed to renew the soil on farms thus
suffering. Mari, and especially the green
sand mari, together with litter from the
forest, would greatly aid in restoring such
farms rs suffer from the want of the articles
mentioned. Will some of the farmers in
Sampson or other counties pursue this
subject, aud give us the result of their
experiments. If our theory is wrong, We
should like to know tiff it is right, we
should like to know 1.-THE experiment
would be easy to make.
Take an old piece of land that has been
long cultivated in potatoes, manure one
half with highly stimulating manures con-
tanning but little potash.-Then manure the
other half with some substance containing
an abundance of potash. The result will
be easy of observation. Who will try it?
1t Is matter of vast Importance to
tarmers.-Chnton ". CO. Independent.
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AFFLICTED THIRTEEN YEARS. AND
CURED IN ONE WEEK

Read letter from Rev. Jas. Temple.
PHILADELPHIA, June 9th. 1856.
PROF. DEGRATH: | have been afflicted for
thirteen years with Neuralgia and other
painful complaints, and l have been unable
to sleep soundly or walk any distance for
many years past. Last week got bottle
of your "hletrlc OIL" The first night |
slept soundly and we'll, and to-day l am like
a new man. My wife could not believe her
eyes. Your Electric Oil has done in one
week what the physicians of Philadelphia
failed to do in thirteen years,
REV. JAMES TEMPLE.
$40 South street.
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DEAFNESS CURED.

New HAVEN, May 10th, 1856.
Prof. DEGRArH: My brother has been deaf
three years. After trying many things, he
used your OH few times, and it cured him
entirely. CLIFFORD r. SCRANTON.
CAUTIoN'-There are numerous limitations
sprIngIng up on the reputation that my arti-
Gle has acquired. The public must beware.
They are worthless.
o. For sale in Charlotte by DIR. III. NJ.
PRITCHARD, Druggist, sole Agent, and
by Druggists and country merchants gen
orally in the United States.
July 13. Pm.
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RAILROAD LYRICS.

A1R-"Coming through the Rye"
If an engine meet an engine
looming round a curves"
If they smash track, train and tender
What do they deserve
Not penny's paid to any,
So far as we observe,
But all acquit the engineer,
When looming round a curve"
If an engine meet n steamer
Coming through the draw"
If they crush or drown the public,
Need we go to law
If the engineer was careless
P'rhaps he's rather raw
They don't discharge an honest fellow,
looming through the draw"
If steamer chase steamer,
Running up to time"
Ifthey burst their pipes and boiler,
Where's the mighty crime!
Should jury in fury,
Make them pay the dime,
Or send the officers to prison,
Running up TO time p
IF they main or kill body,
Or bOdy's wife,
Need body sue body,
For baggage. limb or life
If you sue for damages,
For pay for what you lost,
You get broken neck or leg,
And have to meet the cost
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SOMETHING MAEDED.
A New Tailoring Estab-
kRShmRnf.

JAMES BRIANT informs his friends and
former patrons, that he has reopened his TAIL
ORlNG ESTABLISHMENT in the upstairs
OF the building next to the Bank of the State,
where he will be happy to see all those wanting
any thing done in his line. All work warranted,
Oct. 28th, 1856 J7-tf
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Notice.
NOTICE..

The subscriber desires to keep the pub
lie informed of the fact that he keeps at
JOUR- HOUSE,
Opposite the Court House, something for
the inner man, which, if taken in moderate
quantities, will make those who imbibe feel
decidedly better, if not little more so.
He feels for his fellow men, and therefore
entertains the earnest desire that they will
feel for him, and patronize his saloon with
their peaceful presence, always remember
ing that his terms are cash and no ques-
tions asked. May be found among other
things
Hot Whiskey Punch for cold weather,
Cold " &c for warm weather,
Brandy Teddy, Gin, and Rum, and other
things that will make good feelings come.
A choice lot ofSPANISH CIGARS of every
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. D.
Charlotte, March "a, 1857 If
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BATHING SALOON.

JOHN CASWELL returns his thanks to the
citizens of Charlotte for the liberal patronage be-
slowed on his Bathing Saloon, and would respect
fully remind those who have not time to re sort to
the Springs for health that by avaling themselves
of the opportunity of taking warm and cold
Baths, they may derive the same benefit they
would by travelling abroad at much greater
pense. Those who have visited the Saloon ex-
press satisfaction at the facilities offered and
the prompt attention they receive.
Gentlemen are invited to continue to pat
ronize this health-promoting establishment, as
every exertion will be made to give satisfaction.
IL Saloon in the rear of Fullings & Co.'S
Clothing Store
July %, 1857 2m-pd
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Dissolution.

THE firm of JENKINS &. TAYLOR is this
day dissolved by mutual consent All persons
indebted TO said firm are requested to make im-
mediate payment to A. A. n. NJ TAYLOR or
his Agent, who alone s authorized to settle the
same. Weaeknowledge our thanks TO our friends
and customers for the very liberal patronage they
have bestowed upon us.
j. Il. JENKINS
A. A. \. NJ TAYLOR
May 3Oth, 1857.
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A MAN OF BUSINESS.

Tn one of the western counties of n. York,
is q man by the name of Zadock Pratt, one
of the bone and sinew, an intelligent me-
chanic and farmer, who has contributed
greatly to the general prosperity, as well as
TO his individual wealth. In a speech at an
Agricultural Fair in Green county, New
York, he said that, since he had been en-
gagged in farming, he had employed over
fifteen thousand years of other mems labor;
had employed thirty thousand men, and
paid them for their labor over two millions
FIVE hundred thousand dollars. He had
cleared over ten thousand acres of land,
used over two hundred thousand cords of
hemlock bark, and paid over half a million
| of dollars for it. He had used and worn
! out five hundred horses and one thousand
yoke of oxen /; used two hundred thousand
| bushels of oats, one hundred and twenty
thousand tons of hay, thirty thousand bar
rels of beef and pork, nearly one hundred
thousand barrels of -four, and potatoes
without number or measure. He had tan
ned over one million two hundred and fifty
sides of leather; his usual disbursement is
over five thousand dollars per day; and he
has used in his business over ten millions.
He has never had a side of leather stolen,
and never was sued on account of his bust
ness transactions. We should say that
Zadock was q valuable member of society.
| Moreover, this shows the advantage of di
versifying labor, and of bringing the man
who consumes by the side of him who pro-
duces.
A SAILOR BOYS IARN.-Jim stated to
his friend that they had only lost one man
on the passage, the carpenter who fell over
board and was drowned; but as he was
going over the ships side caught hold of
the grindstone and pulled it with him into
the sea. After that the cabin-boy was
knocking rust off the chains, and let the
hatchet fall into the water: A few days
later they caught a whale, and on cutting
open its belly found the carpenter inside,
sharpening his Ratchet on the gFindstOne.
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WIFE-BUYING IN AFRCA.-The price
ola wife among the Kru people is usually
three cows, goat and a sheep, and a few
articles of crockery ware, or brass rods, the
whole of which would scarcely exceed
twenty dollars, The woman is always
bargained away for life, and at the decease
of her husband passes to his brother or some
other connexion, being deemed transferable
property. If however, she is ill treated.
she may return to her family, though to
guard against this provision being abused,
they are required to restore twice as much
as they received for her. Each woman is
the Mistress of her own household. and it
is not liable to he interfered with bv any
of her co-wives. On the whole, the situation
OF these kru wives appears quite as favor
able to domestic happiness, as the condition
of things in Brigham Young's dominion.
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The undersigned having purchased the entire
interest of j. Il. Jenkins in the firm of Jenkins g.
Taylor, will continue the business at the old
stand. one door west of T. NJ Far7ow, OH Trade
street, where he will be pleased TO see his old
friends and c1stomers.
A. A. N. b. TAYLOR.
June 9, 1857. 49-ff
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Es- For the Largest stock of Clothing
you ever saw go to the Emporium of FASH
ion of FULLINGS d. CO.
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DISSOLUTION.

THE firm of WILLIAMS, GILLESPIE &
90. was dissolved by mutual consent on the
first day of July, 1857. The Notes and Ac
counts for 1856 must be paid forthwith. The
Accounts for 1857 can run usual and will be
settled at the end of the year by j.. S. Williams
who will continue to carry on the business
the old stand.
The late firm return their thanks to the public
for the liberal patronage heretofore received, and
their successor hopes, by manifesting spirit of
accommodation. to merit a continuation of the
same.
WILLIAMS, GILLESPIE & co.
Charlotte, AUG. A, 1857 tt
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lunch says that every family ought
to keep a kitten to amHse the children
They should also keep children to amuse
the kitten.
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MArRINoxIAL--"My dear" said an
affectionate spouse to her husband, 4am I
not your treasurer" "Oh, yes" was the cool
reply, "and would willingly lay it up
In heaven"
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For All Parts OF the West.
BALTIMORE AND OHIO RAILROAD.

NEW AND IMPROVED ARRANGEMENTS
TTNHREE TRAINS DAILY from Baltimore for Cum
Il berland, Wheeling and all parts Of the West
LIST The ACCOMMODATION TRAIN will leave except sunday
645 with trains from Philadelphia;
Washington cat Junction. will stations and arrive at Cum
bcrland at O'Clock,
3D. daily except Sunday
wood with Columbus Cincinnati Indianapolis Louis
vle Cleveland Toledo Detroit Chicago ST. Louis Cairo and ncr
mediate points.
EXPRESS TRAIN p. connecting with
places distance Cincinnati other south
places the nearly miles shorter than any other
route. The time TO these places u also uncqualed
Baggage checked through Columbus Cincinnati Indianapolis
81.
Passengers baggage transferred points free
THROUGH TICKETS will be sold ali the large
possible the ofc
Washington city.
A second class attached to the mail train.
from Baltimore Washington entire rord
by daylight by taking accommodation mail train and lying
Cumberland oakland They
al q !.
Passengers Washington ample for meals WASH
ingon Junction.
only by through baggage
be obtained in Washington
FOR WAY PASSENGERS
GAS, will stop
the beyond Piedmont going
Eastwardy the ma Wheeling
Cumberland 20 reaching Baltimore 545,
The FREDERICK TRAIN except sunday stopping
stations. leaves Frederick Q, arriving Baltimore
IL 80,
The EIIICoTs MILLS TRAM leaves Camden Station at O. m
and $50 Leaves Elcotts Mills at 80 m, aud 100 M
except Sunday.
W. s. wooDspE
Jan 17--dd Master Of transportation
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United states Patent once,
waslnsorox, june %, 1857

ON the petition of Henry Burt, of Newark, New
~ Jersey praying for the granted TO him inc
23i Of September S43 for Improvement in knitting machines
for from the expiration Of said patent which takes pe'
ON the 23i day of September, 1857
is ordered hs tho said petition be heard at the Patent Office
Monday the 1h September IL O'Clock and all pc
notified to and show they have why said
ttion ought not to be granted.
opposing the extension required to file the Patent
Office their objections specially set forth in writing ut least twenty
before the day Of hearing all testimony nled by either party
the said hearing be transmitted In accord
with tho rules Of the Office which will be furnished appha
ton.
testimony the will be closed the st Of September
dcpos and other relied testimony must be h
office before tho morning of that day the arguments
any, within ten days thereafter
Ordered also that this notice be published in the unien n
gcncer Evening STAR Washington, d. c. Republican, Baltimore
Nd Patriot and Union Harrisburg Pa Daily News, New YORK;
Boston, Mass three weeks
previous the l4h day Of September the day Of hearing
CHARLES MASON,
Commissioner OF Patcn's
SEdtors the papers will please and send t
bills TO tho Patent Office with paper containing this notice
June 27-1aw3w
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NAVY DEPARTMENT
Bureau Of Construction, &c, June "a 1887.
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"nu awnings,
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nv ' s''psi anu PROVISIONS VIII DC iufhHheu py inc gov
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$500 4, " iANses, 'e ueei !" r@ anu ~
s ~ si y sa, u o. oiapnes. an" os ue ,
~ y unloeIs, steefase iw Ia Voots al<l''
70 u"cuio, ule store a5 pfean ooihei
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Proposals for Fuel.

QuARTERMAsrERs MARINE CoRIs,
Washington, May 10, 1857.
CEALED PROPOSALS will be received at this of
Monday 1857 supplying such guam
Of wood aud coal be required from ls July 1857 both
juno 1885, for the marines stationed mt Washington city d.
saping and the coal anthracite
The wood 5e delivered piled and measured and the coal weighed
delivered such the commanding officers the
direct free OF TO tho United States the coal weigh
220 the Further information be had appca
ton this Office.
Proposals addressed Major Lindsay NJ c. aud
endorsed proposals for fuel for marines Washington d. CT
The neencer, STAR aud States win publish the above twice
week till 10Th June 1857 and send bill with OF advertisement
10 this Office for payment.
l6-2awt15Junot
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mo. 1901
Notice

or the Establishment gf ac additional Land Offices in ne Territory
Of Ncbrdskd.
IN pursuance of the act of Congress approved
March I'D, 1857 entitled establish additional
land districts Territory Nebraska called respectively
the NsNAuA LAND DsTcr the oUm PLATTE RIVER DISTRICT
DISTRICT II hereby
that the Offices for said districts have been established fol
lows, viz:
FOR the "NgNABA LAND nsrncT'' at Brownsville
the PLATTE rgsrncT' Nebraska
Dakota City, said Territory.
my hand the city Of Washington this day
April, 1887.
by order Of the President:
Jos. WILSON,
Acting Commissioner OF the Land Once.
April 1i-1aw6w
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IMPORTANT TO COTTON PLANTERS. bv which

their incomes doubodThc undersigned invent
and obtained patent from the United States for the
machinery
into PROCESS
ous preparation and spinning machinery until ready for ship
weaving.
The saving from this process will he per
and yarns made from the fibre (unbroken nnure By ope
rons ~ INC machinery OF the used and dis
anse ~ viii he nbout my and heavier and
WI command The markets OF the world dancng all competition
advanced prices
The undersigned prepared dispose privileges
ateut and planters viii be informed
srucuous how TO ~ how TO obtan machinery
other necessary PARTICULARS application TO
Dec e-2aw1yl GEORGE @ HENRY Mobile
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UNlrrD srAna NAvn oorK or IsQrRY,

TIME judge advocate gives notice, for the nforna-
parties coming before the under the LIST
january 1857 that they will respectively
the department whom their shall have been referred
and that desirable that presenting themselves they
with list Of
have summoned specifying to which Of the respective
the naval service" mentioned In the
mony applied respsctvey and suggesting delay any
which may required; and in respect Of what Witnesses
J. NJ CAtI.SIE Judge Advocate
Feb 2st-n