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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-03-10
THE DEAD-wONDER-
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DIR. Thomas Holmes, for six years exam.
ining physician for the Coroner Of tho City
and County of New York. after having de-
voted a number of years to chemical re-
search and experiments for the purpose of
finding method of preserving dead bodies,
has discovered a means, formerly unknown,
which in every respect is far superior TO the
Egyptian mode of embalming--is no ex-
posure of the body, removal of any portion
of it. or an development in deep folds of
linen are required. His process instanta-
neously arrests decomposition, destroys all
offensive odor, restores quite a natural ap-
penrance of the body, and preserves il from
decaying for an indefinite period of time.
The operations are performed, with no in
convenience or trouble, in few moments,
by simply opening vein in one of the limbs
and ejecting into it fluid. Experiments
have been made in this city within the last
two weeks which render it certain that this
invention is all that it claims to be. We
witnessed on Saturday last, at the cabinet
ware-rooms of MIR II. g. Pannell, on Main
street, the bodies of two children-one q
mulatto child four or five months old, and
the other negro child about five years old
both of which had been dead week or ten
days, YET looking as plump and fresh as
though just fallen asleep. They had been
embalmed soon after death oy DR.. Holmes
process, by way of experiment, and up to
this time there has been no sign of decay
in any part. The principal physicians of
the city examined these bodies on Saturday,
and all, without exception, expressed them
selves satisfied that no more complete sue
cess could be desired.
One important fact in relation to the en-
balming process should not be omitted
The bodies thus embalmed grow gradually
hard and firm as rock. DR.. Holmes brought
with him to New Orleans one that had been
embalmed nine years. He there saaCed it
through the middle, leaving the lower ex-
tremities in possession of Mr. ?. Casanave.
of that city, and brought the upper portion
with him to Texas. We must now render
familiar passage thus: Dust though art
and 10 marble thou must turn. Verify,
this is progressive age Houston TeLe-
graph.
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feet, that the ball entered the abdomen one
inch from the medium line and three inches
below the umbilicns, passing inwards, and
downwards, causing death by hemorage.
and probably by pressure on the spinal
cord.
The news of Mr.. Hume's trag;cal end
caused the most intense excitement in All
exandria. A committee of ] 90 citizens reach
ed Washington city about 2 o'clock Satur-
day, and having obtained the body return
ed with it Immediately to Alexandria.
After firing the fatal shot, Col. Lee i'm
mediately surrendered himself to the civil
authorities.
The Star has the following notice of the
deceased
''He was a gentleman of means, noted
for his being governed by scrupulous
sense Of propriety in all his conduct through
life, for his active benevolence, and, indeed
for the possession of just such traits of
character as secure for one the confidence
to Alexandria to reside from Orange court
house, Va, was widower with four children
two of them being grown-up daughters,
who are now in this city at the residence of
a relative. His age was about As years.
He was member of the extensive and so
we'll known family of Humes of Fauquier.
sd. G. Lee is also an aged man of fami-
ly, and mcmber of the Board of Common
Council of this city from the first ward"
A correspondent of Baltimore paper
says:
Mr. Lee was Immediately discharged from
the Pension Office. He left the city for
Virginia after giving bail, passing incog
through Alexandria. The son of Mr.. Hume
made an attempt yesterday to come to
Washington in pursuit of Lee, but his OBJ
ject was discovered and prevented by his
friends.
l am informed that Mr.. Dodge, promi-
nent and highly respectable citizen of
Georgetown, found Mr.. Lees pocket book
in his pocket yesterday and returned it to
him shortly after the murder, and there can
be no doubt that the perpctrator of the theft
was one we'll skilled in operations of the
kind. James Cogan and Southey Parker
are co-securties of Lee in $500 each.
Mr.. Hume who was wealthy merchant
of Alexandria, is thus spoken of by the
Gazette:
1t is with feelings of the deepest sorrow
that wo reoord in another column, the death
of David Hume, Esq. Of this place. The
heart rendering circumstances ofthis dread
full affair are detailed-and we can now
add nothing to them. When the news was
the merchants, felt as if they had
indeed, lost friend and brother. He
was an active, enterprising maitland re-
moved here, but a few years ago, from
Orange county, (where, ana in that neigh
borhoOd, he has numerous friends and con-
nexions.) Engaging in mercantile pursuits,
he has ever since, pursued. with zeal and
his extensive business. lie was
favorite with all our citizens. Popular in
his manners and department, a gentleman
in feeling and character, and of kind dis
position, he made friends every where. He |
was, too, in the meridian of life, and of
fine and commanding personal appearance,
and looked as if his lease of days would be
long upon earth. Alas ! he has been called |
suddenly from time to eternity.
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STkTE OF EGaTFI CiROLETA.
LINCOLN COUNTY.

Marcus Boyd
,,i1rot2o Ei,o Original Bill in Equity.
and others.
In this case it appearing upon the affidavit
OF Marcus Bayd, that Middleton King, ore of
the defendants IN this case, is not resident
OF this state, and is beyond the ordinary pro-
cess Of this Court: It is therefore ordered
hat advertisement be made in the Western
Democrat Tor six weeks, notifying said Mid
dictoa King that be be and appear at the next
Court OF Equity, TO be held for the county Of
Lincoln, at the Court House in Lincolnton on
the Sth Monday after the 4th Monday ir Feb
ruary next, then and thera to plead, answer
or demur to Plaintiffs bill: of complaint, or
Judgment pro c9nEssso Will b. entered against
him, and the case set for hearing as 10 him
c.r pagjc, and decree made accordinly.
WIN. }. H0KE, c. X ". Z.
Feb. 81, l657.-3l-6w PRS fee S6.I
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PROTECTION.

The season hniug near at hand for the vista
lion ot Thunder Storms, and being frequently
attended with serious results both to Life and
Prop rty, il is proper to use necessary means
fur 'hc protcc'i"', ct our families and property,
which can b" done ny property supplying -your
buildings w;.A LIGHTNING RODS Having
been engaged IN the bu>iIl - fer over six years
III Virginia and North Carolina, and being pro-
yidrd will the best recommendations, l hope
to b. abl" 10 give entire satisfaction 70 al who
may emI!uy luc.
lfa";1g permanently located in this place, all
work da'e b. viii be kept in good repair
iic" II caaf.c'',
O.Gcrs addressed 10 ntc through the Post
Of:ly. or t;f at the Residence OF y. Wilkinson
VIII meet with prompt attention. .>.
L. J. HAWLEY.
Charlotte, Tch. II, 1856. :}:.;-tf
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BACHELOR LAWYERS.

The bachelor '.barristers" of Cleveland
went off lately and had a supper all by
themselves. We subjoin some of the SEN
timents given at the supper:
1st The President elect of the United
States-The first from the illustrious order
of B. BIS.
Cd. The Bachelor Barristers of the Cleve-
land Bar-Unterrified by ''eyes," inyinci-
BILE to ''arms," we meet to "celebrate.'
5th Bachelor Barristors-Whenever
they go to court" with an ''attachment
suit on hand, may their ''pleadings" never
be ''demurred'' to, or their suits dismissed
with prejudice.
9th. The Cause of Single Blessedncss VS..
Love in the Cottage.
9TH True Friendship-unknown except
to men.
9th. Our future "Fathers-in-Law -
Where are they! @
10th. Domestic Relations-Anothern name
for the halter.
1lth. The Critics Pen-Its widest field,
Woman.
18th. Woman's right--An alarming fea-
ture of the day, and we frown upon the
movement
14th. Woman's Hclplessness-We "de-
mur to the pleadings."
18th The Press-The true conscrvator
of our free institutions; the only kind of
.'press" tolerated by bachelors.
The following toasts were then volunteer
ed:
1st. The Hen-pecked Husband---"Ye
who have tears to shed prepare to shed
them now.'
Sd. Matches are made in Hcaven''-We
admit the adage, but deny the authority.
4tIl The Married Man-'The victim of
false pretences.''
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TIE debts duc B. II. Davidson and the late
iiiIH Of Irwin, IU~gins & Co., are III my hands
for a'i"ct;on; and all the Notes cxcreding SI0G
nI b. PIT i'll suit % days before the April Court
I pot pa.,. BY thai time. Smaller amounts will
b. rx"vc5ed to be paid Immediately, (if not
soou,r.) J. Z. SMITH
Fsh II, 81. 33-3w
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-03-10

THE Wilmington and Weldon Railroad Com
pany lIav" made arrangements for forwarding all
goods consiycncd to the care of the COMPANY and
destined for any poiut on the line of the North
Carolina Road, fire. IF COMMISSIONS
If landed nn the COmpany'> wharf there will
he no charge for Wharfage or dray#g"; hut these
expenses will be incurred if landed ON anv o;brr
wharf, and will be added to the freight on the
way-bills. 70 be collected on delivery, by the
North Iarolina Railroad Company.
y. B.-To avoid detention at Wilmington, it
is essential that the amount of freight by vessels
shall, an all oaScS, be distinctly stated i'll dollars
and cents, on each bill of iading, and if goods for
more than one person are included i'll the same
bill of ladinr, the amount of freight for each con-
signee must be separately stated.
The foregoing notice has been received with
direction TO publish for the information of all con-
cerned. By order of the Board of Directors
s. L. FREMONT, Eng. & Sup't
Office of Engineer * Superintendent, d, =
Wilmington, y. c. Jan. 26th, 1857. OH
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DISSOLUTION.
E7oEsso & Lat EcrsaEe Eectst

E20Esse5 & El&t E0E' SAFE 0F'E E9CERt
n TIE subscriber offers his Dwelling
f<.azTAe Housa, known the ''Cryst;1 Pal
szzP:l ace for sale OF vent The house is
~ 81 - Pleasantly situated on the corner OF
Cnuic, and Eighth sir cts. opposite the residence
OF Mr. George Gross. On the pre misses are all the
necessary out-buiidEGs. il good repair. For
further Information apply TO the undersigned OF
to }. l.. Snlith. Terms moderate.
J. Il. DANIEL.
February i, 1851
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The Cotton Supply had called forth a
discussion in the British House of Commons
at the last dates. Mr.. Hatfield adverted to
tho increasing demand from the English
manufactures and the high prices paid to
tie United States for the raw material. in
stead of fostering the policy OF looking to
the vaStpossessionso Of the empire in India
Mr.. V. Smith replied, from the ministerial
side, that the government were willing to
entertain any specific proposition from Mr..
Hatfield on the subject. lie denied that it
had been neglected stating that experiments
met rihb.
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A CASE FOR YOUNG MEN.

The Texas Civilian, in notice of Hon.
James S. Green, recently elected Senator
from Missouri, has the following:
"The son of extremely poor parents, in
Fauquier county, Virginia, he removed to
Missouri, about 1840. at the age of about
18. In 1912 he was employed as keeper of
village bar, at So per month, his first en-
trance into town life. In that situation,
lawyer in the village made his acquaintance,
discovered his talent, and rendered him
books and his own tutorage, If he would
study law. Green readily acceded, and
read for a year behind the bar whenever
the demands for drinks allowed him time.
Within two years from that time he had
taught a country school, attended gram
mar school himself; made several speeches
before debating club, and received license
as a lawyer. lie then represented his
county in Democratic State Convention of
1894 and there made his debut as a poll
tician, in speech of astonishing beauty,
elegance and power. His fame as prodi-
gy was carried to the extremes of the State
by the returning delegates, and he was
placed on the electoral ticket for Polk and
Dallas. 1t was in that canvass that we
first saw him. He was travelling and de-
batting with tho most eloquent Wing of the
State. Before a mixed crowd of two thou
and people, where his antagonist had tre-
mendous prestige, Green rose trumphantly
1 I Al. all lIzfl
fame, and carried off the banners. As he
descended from the stand the ladies threw
boquets at lis feet and the audience shook
the building with shouts of rapturous ap-
plause. He was sent to Congress in Is46.
'45-50, and by Mr. Pierce appointed Min
lister to New Granada. Ill health rendered
his stay short. Last year he was again
elected to Congress, but now, before taking
his seat, he is elevated to the Senate.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-03-10

THE CA1IEL.-It often happens that in
ascending an acclivity or muddy road the
Camel falls on his knees-his fore feet slip
ping-he does not then try TO rise, but
goes on in that position, nor does he try to
right himself un.il he is out of the bad
road. He easily slips on clay soil, especial
ly after rain. He must then be brought
to q halt as he is liable to break his legs
particularly the hinder ones. There is not
the same amount of danger on ground al
though the Arabs in the latter case cover
the Camcl's feet with sort Of moccassin
or shoe of bullock's hide, to protect them
from being cut when they slip.
The Camel is the most gentle animal in
existence, and tie most submissive. 1t is
stubborn, it is true, bat not SO much SO as
tie male, and it is easily and quickly cor
rectcd. 1t is so patient, that it will pro-
cced with its load until totally exhausted
and then it falls never again to rise. Du-
ring military expedition Of the French in
Algeria, in the month of April, 1914, it was
astonishing to see their Camels, although
reduced to skeletons. making such forced
marches with their loads. Mules, in their
condition, could not have carried even
their saddles.
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cscrer;ti E'o;nsssE.sIo-2 = crs: "a EEts,
Edger's r-c-th EJizaC<,
EEE.-E2EE<.+x 'ss.!', 8. (.
= He Undersigned, Factors and Commits ssion
ship merchandise and prod"ce at the following
rates. The pr,ces h-Ic name: are those which
are generally charged by al the line of sail
vessels, tat having 10 control over any other
Line than the one We have an interest in, we
cannot say that the pr ces here named can
b. considered permanent, except by o&T Line.
BY that they are permanent. TIE ''fa.melto
Line has ten fine ETst class Eugs and
SchooneTs, constantly running, and viii car
~ f-eights follows;
Wheat, . cents per bushcl.
Flour, IN barrels, , } cents.
in SACKS. 10 cents.
'The draya~c. wharfage, insurance.. ard for
wardIng commiss on, per bushel, for wheat,
is ) cts.
Our, per barrel, 1Gt cts.
Flour, per sack, 13 cts.
Freight on al cases, boxes, &, &C,
from New York to Charleston, per
cubic foot. cts.
We measure everv thing, to prevent over
charges. Every thing shipped by the 'Fal-
metto Line" OF vessels (Do'lHer Il Potter,
New IOrk agents, and Holmes X Stowry, of
Charleston) amt consigned to US, shall be
freiGhted Tor the above irices.
Produce and Merchandise consigned to US
Will have the best attention.
WYATT, STOGNER &, LLOYD.
August -, 1856
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WESTERN DE M0CRAT.
xQQCHARLOTTE:.0o~
From the Charleston McrcarY.

LAW FOR THE SUPPRESSION OF SMALL
SPANISH CoINs--The only objection to
the proposed Act of Congress, relating to
small silver coins of Spain, in circulation
among us, is. that it appears to be an at
tempt to repudiate the national currency
of friendly nation, whose standard of val
uation the United States assumtd on the
establishment of their coinage and mint.
The silver ource, or dollar, of Spain, was
taken as the unit for our decimal divisions
and proportions, into so, 25, 10 and cent
pieces. The 4ths, 6ths and 16ths of
dollar, according TO the Spanish system,
are equally honest and accurate as our own,
though sometimes more worn. If these
Spanish pieces had been receired at the
Post Offices, Custom Houses, or Mi,its of
the United States, at the sums they call for,
and then been gradually recoined it would
seem better than to disqualify them by an
Act of Congress, after they have been worn
out by our own people, when, in fact, they
are entitled to credit and respect among
us. The depreciation forced upon them
by law is not q just one, and we only ex-
pose ourselves to reaction by Spain and
her colonies, where our coins are beginning
to be treated with similar rigor and de-
ductions.
The old Spanish standard has always
deserved the credit of full measure and
weight. Their dollars have been preferred.
and their fractional divisions were we'll
Coinage is a national affair-ono of those
claims of sovereignty eace people require.
An attempt to depreciate the value of
such coins, after they have been honestly
stamped, of full weight and fneness, ex-
poses our own to a similar injustice abroad.
The Introduction of the avoirdupoise OF
Spanish weight into our money scale, was
an unfortunate one in some respects; but
after accepting it, we should not disparage
the element we still employ.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-03-10

II Rev. Geo. C.. Foote, an Episcopal
clergyman, rector of Whitemarsh Parish
near Philadelphia, few days since an
nounced to his congregation that he had
become convert to the Romish Church.
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a EaO2sEG&TEAEs Es3Ee SE0!
go ELGlS1..a
$4,000 worth Of Farms and
Building Lots,

II ;hr gold "ion of CulpePPrr cou";.', Va,
to l." divided amongst o,2:C Subscribers. on the
III! Of April, lr:t7. Subscriptions only ten dol
lars each; one half down, tn rcst on the delive-
~ Of the Decd. Every subscriber will pet :,
Buildng Lot or Farm. ranging in vaiuc from
: lO to So. ZOO. These Fairi> and Lots are sold
cheap to induce Settlements, sufficient NUM-
her h"in" reserved, tn" increase in the value of
which will compensate ior he apparent low price
now asked.
\ company Ofsettlrrs. called ''1he Eapraia,i:-
mock Pioneer Association is now forming and
Will commence = settlement in the spring. Am
pie security VIII be given for the faithful per
iormance Of contracts and promises.
- More Agents are wanted to obtain sub
scrihHrS. to whom the most liberal inducements
will bc given. Some Agents write that they are
making S;20G per month. Advertising vii be
done for every Agent where possible. For full
particulars. Subscriptions, Agencies. &c,
Apply TO L. BAL DER.
Port Royal, Caroline Co, Va.
Jan I3, 1857. 3rn
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500 Acres OfEaEsei,

on Persmmon Creek, eight miles east of Shelby,
III Cleaveland county, y. c., on Tuesday tk. od
day of March next, On the land Is a good Saw
Mil, Wool Factory Of two Caidtrs, 2!u SPIN
dies, Looms with other Necessary machines Tor
the manufacture of fine Ca>simerts, Jeans, Lin
scyS, &c., with other necessary Improvements
The Land is of good quality, and mostly wood
land, only a few acres having been cleared
Terms will be accommodating, and made known
on day OF sale. +. OATES. E~oo,s
W. 5. \. OATES, !
Muddy Fork, CleavelaRd Co., y. c.
Jan. 20, 1857. S9-6w
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PATRICK HENRY's GRAvE.-The Milton
Chronicle says:
1--WE mean no reproach to the State OF
Virginia although she ought to blush if
she knows how when we announce that
to this day the grave of the iilastrous and
immortal HENRY is without even stone
or stick to mark TIE resting place of his
bones. And there is but one person living
who knows his grave with certainty from
others that surround it, and that person is
a venerable negro who has often watered it
with his tears. The apparent negligence
of his relations. happened, as We learn, in
this way: Virginia claimed the grave as
her property, and promised to erect over
it monument worthy of the man and as
imperishabie as time. She has neglected
to do it-but having recently erected a
bronze statue of Henry at Richmond, few
of his relatives have concluded to place
marble slab over his remains.
The slab is 3 by 9 feet, of the purest
white American marble, and contains this
inscription:-'To the memory of Patrick
Henry, born May 29th, 1876. died June
9Th, l193-IIis fame is his best epitaph.' -
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~ We know respected gentleman in
Monroe county, who many years ago saw
ed cord of wood to pay, in advance, his
first years subscription for newspaper
He is now, in his ripe and vigorous old
age, worth quarter Of million of dollars.
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FASTER AND FAsTER.-This age (says
the New York Day Book) is getting so
fast that it will be necessary to get an
Improvement on the telegraph soon. We
learn that prirate telegraphic wires through
the city are getting into use. Some of the
large jobbing houses have wires running to
the Commercial Agencies" While per-
son is negotiating for the purchase of goods
in one part of the store, clerk is talking
with the Commercial Agency some blocks
off about his habits and pecuniary resour-
ON
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MARRYING IN HASTE AND RErEETING
AT LEIsuRE.-Under this heading. the
Louisville Journal. of the 24th ult., has the
following paragraph:
About month since, there prevailed All
abundance of gossip relative to couple Of
young folks from the city, and their mar
riage at Charleston, Ind. The affair has
already had denouemeut. and the inn
agined happiness of the runaways termi-
mates with a petition flied by one of tho
parties in Chancery. praying to be divorced.
The marriage was a runaway match and
the bride left word at home, that "Charlic
and could not wait"
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Executors Sale.

THE undersigned Executors to the VIII Of
VIM. Oates, deed late OF Clraveiand county. y.
c., will sell on the pr misses TO the highest bidder
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1857-1858, 1857-06-15
Notice to Contractors.
rsz5 Ee9 EsssE2 -. -
WINCHESTER AND ALABAMA RAILROAD.


nROPOsALs are Invited At salem Saturday, the llh
IL july next for the Grading Masonry and Bridging Of
this road dverginR from the Nashville and Chattanooga
Railroad AZ Deoherd and running through winchester and
nea. SALEM Fransn eouaty, feun ana ron thenee 70
Fayetteville in Lincoln county distance OF aeoa thify'
eight miles "A 49,,
The road hiss been partly graded for shout 20 mssron
Decherd7 sections having been finished and 10 parry
gradee. -.
Bids VIII be received seoous tof aoeu'
one le each) Payments viii be four hfths cash ana one
nth be made the work progresses TIE stoeA
only 10 be reserved monthly estimates.
There Eil! be heavy work, Ia making the asoent
ron the crossing Of Xix River 20 The tNe lands, knevn
IS the 8arre as" Very little resk viii be encountered on
any portion Of the line. -
The co lntry through which lice 4 carried l. healthy
and Requisite prodoctoa for the susenAnee
Of men add stock.
Plans ana Proaes can be examined blank proposals and
contract ws accompanying specacauons procured, ana
information 10 relation 70 The work cas- pc Oh
tained application kdwin Mead, Resident Engineer,
II Fayetteville for Ten days previous 70 the lettnx:
eassfsetory evidences Of ability % compete the Scrh
hid for accompany the proposals, Wnh may d al
dressed 70
" X. errvrssox President, Nashville, Tenn.
Jas. NJ GRAnf, Chief Engineer, do 40.
EDEIE aIEaD Resident do Fayetteville. co.
or be handed ia Al sas on TIE day q ieiiiag -.
b. order Of the Beard JAf. r. ehANt,
Nashville, MAyis. i,sI-tlnluiYi ohief knT'n~-,.