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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-08-04
Arson Co., July %.

A LADY ARRESTED AND FINED FOR
OBsTRUCTING THE SIDEwALKs-TheB os-
ton Herald has the following report of q
curious case. 1t will do pretty well for
the Herald
One of the most extraordinary cases ever
brought before a legal tribunal was witness
ed in the Police Court on Saturday. An
officer complained Of a young and remark
able handsome lady for obstructing the
sidewalks of Washington street by too great
display of crinoline. AS it is understood
that the lady is highly connected, we will
call her Mary Smith and not expose her
true name.
Before the complaint was read, Judge
Russell inquired as to the whereabouts of
the prisoner. The officer replied that the
lady was waiting in the entry that himself
and two others had endeavored to squeeze
her through the doorway, but they were
too narrow, and he wished the Judges ad-
vice in the premises.
Judge said that it was an extraordinary
case. The constitution guaranteed to every
one an open trial, and he would not hold a
session in the entry even to please lady
Under the circumstances, he recommended
that Miss Smith be moved from the entry
to the front door, and he thought that she
must spread considerably, not to be able to
take her place in the prisoners dock.
The experiment was tried and found to
answer admirably.-the door being some
twenty feet wide, very little compression
was needed-and with frown of indigna-
ton upon her pretty brow, Miss Smith found
herself face to face with the judge, and
listened to the complaint which was read to
her.
The officer said he had requested the
prisoner two or three times not to stop on
the sidewalk, as people were unable 70 pass
without going into the street, which at times
was inconvenient to ladies wearing paper
soled shoes, owing to the outrageous man
ner in which the thoroughfares were water
ed.
The Court, in summing up, said that the
evil was one of great ma gnitude, and should
be checked by vigorous measures. There
was no statute under which too great a
display of crinoline came, but he should
take the responsibility of infcting a fine of
50 and costs, ard he hoped that it would
DE warning.
The fine was promptly paid, and Miss
Smith was discharged.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-08-04

UNFORTUNATE AcCIDENT.-Welea learn that
one day last week, a Mr. Clontz living in
Union County, was killed by his horse.
The circumstances are these; he was going
out to his field to pillow, and when he was
ready he took up his pillow before him, and
it is supposed that the rafting of the chains
frightened his horse, which runaway and
threw him and his feet being entangled in
the trace chains, he was dragged a short
distance and killed instantly-N. C. Wing.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-08-04

in business on the list July. shall apply to
the Sheriff, and on paying the tax on his
capital estimated as aforesaid, may continue
his business, &c.
The General Assembly increased the tax
on Dividends and other property for -
months prior to lst April last and cannot
see that they have not the power to tax the
capital of Merchants in the same manner.
S, think Sec. %, applies only to those
who have not been in business prior to lst
of July, 1857.
Very truly yours,
D. w. COURTS, Pub. Treas.
Messrs. w. B. Rodmand and r. S. Don
nell, Washington, N. c.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-08-04

INFORMATION WANTED.-We w..
know what has become of the man a' y to
lredell county who lately availed bimsa nom
the Mad Stone for the bite of snnS Of
mad dog! And we want to know fP!posed
been ascertained to dead certoint," has
said dog was mad? Can the SaIg., that
papers inform us Million Chron;ri1,ss
Mr.. Somers is well and hearty, Wa l..
and it is believed he is out of all A..
from the bite. The dog which bit him 81 81
a calf a few hours after biting him ana VI
calf subsequently gave all the symptom 'u'
hydrophobia' and died.-,Salisbury Wa,.t
man.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-08-04
From the Fayetteville Observer.
CAROLINA FEMALE COLLEGE.

The annual commencement of this insti-
tuition took place on Wednesday 22d July.
The exercises were opened on Sunday morn
ing previous with sermon to the gradual
ing class by the Rev. w. A. McSwain of
the S. C. Conference. He spoke from l
Coripth. Chap. Diverse -. His discourse
was listened to with marked attention and
was admirably suited to the OCCASION.
On Monday and Tuesday the lower classes
were examined in the different branches to
which their attention had been called dur
ing the wear. The result was creditable to
all while some eyinced proficiency rarely
surpassed The conversations" Of the
little girls on moral, literary and scientific
subjects, which by the way, is feature l
never before saw introduced, were well re-
ceived. Indeed the sprightful and grace
fulmanner of some and the natural unre-
stained abandon of others, were really re-
frshing.
Tuesday evening was given up to Lee
t1re by Prof Gillian Of the College. Those
Who were fortunate enough to hear and un-
derstand enjoyed no doubt, a rare treat. If
the Professor has fault as speaker, it Is
that his language is so chaste and beauti-
full, the mind is drawn from his subject mat
ter entirely.
Wednesday, the Graduating Glass ap-
peared on the boards. Their familiarity
with the higher branches of mathematics
chemistry, geology, mental and moral
science, as shown by the examination, was
a sufficient guarantee that they were not
being prematurely sent forth. Though
rigidy questioned they were prepared at
every point. heisoompostions too show
ed an order of talent unusual in girls so
Young. Below is a'list Of the Glass and the
subjects on which they wrote:
1. Miss S. A. Walsh, N. c., Nature and
Revelation.
2. Miss L. C. Dye, S. c., Virtue alone
is happiness below.
3. Miss L. NJ. Plunkett, N. c.. War
rior's Fame.
4. Miss S. A. Browne, S. c., Hope. the
bright morning..star Of Life.
5. Miss c. L. Dye, S. c.. Flight of Time.
6. Miss S. NJ. White, N. G. Childhood's
Dream.
7. Miss M. E. Walsh, N. c.. literature
of the day, Valedietory,
III n1gntfrtrc usual Literary Address was
delivered by Col. w. L. Steele of Rich
mond. The Colonel is so we'll known to
your readers as a speaker and man of
letters, that it is needless to allude to his
effort here. A gratified audience is the
best evidence of his success. The Musical
performances of the evening, by Miss
Campbell, Miss Cottrell, Miss Plunkett,
Miss Porter, Miss Dye, and others, were
awarded their full share of praise. They
were very excellent.
The presentation of.a copy of the Bible
to each of the Graduates by the Rev. NJ. A.
McKibben, was followed by neat and ap-
propriate Address. A few valedictory re-
marks by the President, and the scene
closed. Maythe College prosper and these
annual festivities long continue.
VISITOR.
I
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-08-04

WASHINGTON MONUMENT AssoCIATIOH
A correspondent of the Philadelphia In
quirer, IN referring to the Washington Monu-
ment, says:
1.-The series of articles exposing the NAL
administration of the affairs of the Wash
lngton Monument Association, by S. Yorke
AtLee, esq, have SO far remained unan-
swered. No denial has been given to a
single one of his allegations, either publicly
pr privately, and it would appear as though
the parties implicated designed to allow
the public to enter Judgment against them
by default. The revelations must affect
the interests of that work materially. In
Its present condition, the monument is n
disgrace and humiliation to the American
people. That it should ever have fallen
into the hands of any political party was a
great mistake, and this fatal error will de-
lay its completion for years, if it does not
prevent it entirely. If it is ever to be
finished, it must be rescued from its nres-
emit management, and, if once placed under
suitable guardianship, it seems strange if
the spontaneous patriotism of the nation
will not Immediately contribute the amount
necessary to perfect the oria inal design
Mr.. Alice has done the country service by
his manly anj fearless exposition
-
SUIcIDE.-The GAINESVILLE Tobacco Plant
K panied to learn that on Saturday last.
Peyton Chandler. of 6 ranville county, n. c..
son of \. J. Chandler, of Mecklenburr
county, Va, committed suicide by shooting
himself through the head with a gun.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-08-04
LATER FROM CALIFORNIA.

The ILLINOIS has arrived, with Aspinwall
dates to the 18th, and Son Francisco, to the
5th. She brings nearly $l,50O,O0O in
specie.
Fhe primary election for delegates to
the Democratic Gubernatorial Convention,
resulted in the overwhelming defeat of the
Broderic party. Weller will be undoubted-
ly nominated on the first ballot.
The miners have held meetings denoqn-
cling Fremopt's Mariposa claim, and threat
ening resistance.
The Supreme Court in the case of the
Mercil Mining Company versus Col FIRE.
mont, granted perpetual injunction upon
Fremont, preventing him from interfering
with the operations of the company.
OREGON TERRITORY.-The official re-
turns Of the election show that the majority
for Lane for delegate for Congress will
reach nearly two thousand. The Demo-
Gratis have also been successful in the cleo
ton of a majority of their territorial repre-
sentatives.
Fears are still entertained of farther In
dian difficulties at Dalles. The policy of
making Oregon slave State is zealously
urged. A prospectus has been issued for a
pro-slavery paper.
Central American dates to the 4th instant
report the CHILEAN plenipoteniary arrived
at San Jose with proposals for the contem-
plated Spanish American confe deration.
Four hundred of Walkers men are at
San Jose and Punta Arenas, Costa RIGA
They had chartered the steamship Tennes-
see to take them home.
Gen. Barridas, late commander of the
Salvadorians in Nicaragua, had made an
unsuccessful attempt at revolution on his
own government;
Further adviees states that the determine
ton of the Costa Ricans to hold the rivers
had given great offence i'll Nicaragua and
that Costa Rica had sent to England for
three gun boats to enable them to strengthen
their position on the rivers and lakes and
that a fight was to come off next month be-
tween Wartimer Chiffon and Mendez and
that the Chamorro party have sent urgent
solicitations for the return of Walker.
TRE UNIvERsITY.-The exercises of
the University were resumed on Friday
18th inst.
We learn that the Freshman Glass
consists of sc members. Beside them 10
names have been added to the Sophomore
Glass, and to the Junior. Thereare about
90 new students in all.-OapeL Hill
Gazette.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-08-04

ATLANTIC AND NORTH CAROLINA RAIL
ROAD CoMPANY.-A meeting of the stock
holders Of this company was held at Kinston
on the 10th of July. From a report made
to the meeting it appears that the contracts
for most of the work on the road will be
completed by the first of December, and all
of them by the first of May next
The charter as amended by the last
Legislature was unanimously adopted;
also, the offer of Joan of 100000 was
unanimously accepted.
In the proceedings of this meeting a
specimen Of gallantry was exhibited well
worthy of notice. Miss. Sarah Nets,
formerly of Lenoir county, being the only
lady who had risked stock in the road. Mr.
John D. Whitford moved she be presented
with free ticket upon the road for life,
which was unanimously adopted.
The next meeting of the stockholders
will beheldin Newbern on the last Thursday
of June, 1853.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-08-04
Leaving for the actual crop only 2,82O,8'

Leaving for the actual crop only 2,o2O,oOO
From the above conclude that even if
the fall frost should be protracted to the
10Th November, the latest period for the
last thirty-two years, the growing crop
cannot exceed three million two hundred
and seventy-five thousand bales, which
would be much short of the commercial
wants of the world, and if the fall frost
comes at the average period Of the Goth
October, or, as often occurs, before that
time, the crop will not exceed two million
eight hundred and thirty thousand.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-08-04
3,279,SOO

But if the fall frost should take place at
the average date, the Goth October, the
growing season will be only six months and
three DAYS, one month short of the average,
and we can only expect proportionally
short crop.
1857. Average crop in bales ---3,279,eOO
Deduct IA per cent. for one month
short of average growing season 459'oOO
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-08-04
TIE corroN CROP.

The Natchitoches Chronicle MAKES .no
following estimate of the supply OF cotton
from the growing crop for the current year:
Taking the average Of the last i've crops
as the basis of our calculation, without TO
gard to the late spring frost of the present
season. the result will be as follows:
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-08-04

To CURE DEoPsY.-Take one handful of
the seed of the cedar, the same of mullen.
the same of the root of dogwood, put into
two quarts and pint of water, boil down
to one quart, add one gill of whisky. Dose,
wine glassful night and morning.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-08-04

e saml W. Melton, Esq. has retired
from the editorial chair of the Yorkyine
Enquirer.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-08-04
To D. w. COURTS, Esq, Pub. Treas.
TREASURY DEPARTMENT OF n. c.,
July 18th, 1857.

TREASURY DEPARTMENT OF n c.,
July 18th, 1857.
GENTLEMEN Il am in receipt of your
favor of the 5th inst, and will proceed to
answer your question in the order stated,
not repeating them, as 1 presume you re-
tanned copy of your letter,
l. By Section "a Revenue act, every
merchant is to pay of l per cent upon his
capital employed, saving the amount of his
purchase of ready made clothing, upon
which he is to pay per cent. How is the
amount of this capital to be aseertained? 1
think the answer is furnished by the Act.
1.-THE Capital aforesaid shall be the aggre-
gate sum of the purchases of goods, wares
and merchandise, made within the year
preceding the first day of July, and herein
shall be included the amount of the pur-
chase of goods wares and merchandise and
spirituous liquors, or other things not herein
particularly enumerated, whether Of this or
another StatG.'
The tax is on the Capital employed, not the
articles purchased, and this capital, by the
broad term of the act, is the aggregate ex-
penditure for all articles purchased. 1t is
difficult to stop short of this and say, that
one sale or many sales of an article, pro-
duced here or abroad, would take it out of
the act. and l cannot see that there is any
exemption 20 any purchaser, no matter how
many transfers are made before the article
leaves the State.
2. 1t seems to me that the jobher is a
merchant as we'll as the retailer, and that
the law makes no distinction whatever
Each pays upon the Capital employed, with
out reference to the particular goods sold
There may be force in what you say as to
the policy of the law, but that l consider
aside from the construction, when it is plain.
3. Upon fair exchange of goods, for in
stance produce (the case put by you,l do
not think the Merchant bound to paw a tax
on the price of each as capital. This would
be virtually paying a double Tax without
doubling the capital. But 1 think it must
be bona .fde barter or exchange of goods
for goods.
A. Section "A and 90 imposes tax on the
capital used by Merchants for IL months
prior to lst July, 1857. Section "a saws
within the year preceding the Ist July"
and Sec. 70 says 'aDy Merchant engaged
The Nevada Democrat. [volume] (Nevada, Calif.) 1854-1863, 1857-04-08

Gs- l.. J. Czapkay.--we would direct the especial
attention of nvads to the perusal Of Dr. L. j. Czpkay
adj erement TO be found in another column ofths paper
place the services Of learned and Physician
within their reach So much i'll has been inflicted the
human family from the pencious and ignorant practices
ofimprics that 1t seems II we fulfilling bounden
duty make known where udeious reofcan be obtained
To those unfortunate enough to suffer from the effects Of
sexual private diseases other i'll treatment we cheer
fully commend DR.. L. j. Czapkay of rare scicntif
ic and medical requirements Possessing all the require
ments from long experience and acknowledged skill for
the successful practice Of his profession Having made
sexual complaints his especial study ike the celebrated
Rcord Of Paris he is enabled 10 guarantee speedy and
permanent in ell Of private chronic diseases
whether the effect Of conagon sclabuse or loss Of vir
ity and in order that patients at distance may avail
themselves of his advice consultation by letters open
to them. The knowledge have Of the cures
he ha Elected. of which Of long standing leads
us to place much faith in Or. C's efficacy and commend
him to the confd6n ne Of those in ill-health.
The Nevada Democrat. [volume] (Nevada, Calif.) 1854-1863, 1857-04-08

Noticc.--The undersigned would respectfully inform
the public that be has purchased the Drug Store Com
mcrcal street recently established by Thayer of San
Francisco which contains full stock Of FRESH DRUGS.
from the best English and other European manufacturers
and are such Be depended upon also, complete
assortment OF the finest Perumercs and articles Of toilet
together with full supply of every thing belonging to the
business The Store under the management of Doctor
B. r. cARNAE who will devote particular attention to have
the establishment conducted Ia such manner gain
the confidence OF the public.
y. B-physieians prescriptions properly compounded
Ttf GEO o. kILBOURN.
The Nevada Democrat. [volume] (Nevada, Calif.) 1854-1863, 1857-04-08

Cmcvs.-On Fridayaand Saturday evenings
next, the National Circus win perform in this
place Tho great additions which have been
made to this. talented equestrian company will
enable them to surpass all their previous eiIorts
in catering TO the amusement of the million.
In addition to Che "Mclville Troupe" several
wonderful performers are now attached to the
company, who have never before appeared in
Nevada, The Pavilion will be erected on the
vacant lot, corner of Pine and Spring streets,
in the rear Of Harrington Il Patterson's Saloon.
The Nevada Democrat. [volume] (Nevada, Calif.) 1854-1863, 1857-04-08

sFRE.---On Sunday morning last, about seven
o'clock. the residents Of Broad street were again
startled by the cry of fire. The alarm was &C.
casioncd by a fire having started in small
building occupied by Mr.. SANFORD at the lower
end of the street, and caught in the lining from
4, steve Pipe. In a few minutes several hun
dred people were on the spot, and the fire was
soon put out. Our citizens cannot be too eau
tious in guarding against accidents by fire.
Stove pipes in particular should be carefully
examined Another such calamity as visited
,is last summer would nearly, if not quite, ruin
the place. .,..s s,,s,... tl.. +, s,..-.
The Nevada Democrat. [volume] (Nevada, Calif.) 1854-1863, 1857-04-08

CoSvIcr ARREsTED.-A man calling himself
Dan. White, was arrested in Nevada some
months ago, charged with being concerned in
robbiug cabin. but as there was little proof
against him he was discharged, We,learn that
the same man, under another name, was for
merly convicted of some ofense in Amador
county and sentenced TO the penitentiary. but
managed to escape Jail. He has recently been
arrested in Sacramento. and will now probably
be sent to prison. sHP
The Nevada Democrat. [volume] (Nevada, Calif.) 1854-1863, 1857-04-08
NEVADA DEMOCRAT.
Ma;EnnNEspAY MoRNING, APRIL 8, ls57.
LOCAL INTELLIGENCE.


SHOOTING AFFAIR Robert Sheppard shat
man named Henry Blanc. at Rough q Ready,
or saturday, inhicting severe wound in the
loo The following particulars we obtained
from Mr.. f. w. Roberts: Blanc had sold lot
ofsluice boxes to Sheppard. but whenthe latter
oo,re for them Blanc refused to give them up
unless he was paid for them. Sheppard declared
that he would have them, and Blanc said that
rather than give them up without getting his
nav be would smash them to pieces, and took
his ak and went to breaking them up. Shep-
nard employed teamster to haul the boxes off,
and taking his rife repaired to the spot, and
found Blanc in the act of destroying them. A
ouarrel ensued between the two, and Sheppard
drew up his rife and fired at the other, the ball
taking effect just above the knee, and passing
downward lodged ia the joint. The teamster
who was standing by. says that Blanc threw the
AK at Sheppard before the latter fired; but
Blac says he made no demonstration whatever,
and had no thought of hurting Sheppard. The
ak was afterwards found about midway between
where thsotwo were standing when the shot was
fired. The case was investigated before amag-
tstrate at Rough & Ready, and Sheppard held
to await the action of the grand jary. .
The Nevada Democrat. [volume] (Nevada, Calif.) 1854-1863, 1857-04-08

Rich QcARTz.-We were shown few days
ago piece of quartz rock, weighing between
three and four ounces, which was apparently
oRe-third gold. The rock was taken from a
lead near this place. and We were informed that
the piece was taken at random from pile of
about fifty pounds, which is all that has yet
been gotout. The location of this lead is known
to only two men, and they calculate that every
ton of the rock will contain six or seven hun
drcd pounds of gold, taking that which they
have got out asa sample. This estimate is
TOO incredible to be believed, but they have
undoubtedly found one of the richest quartz
leads in the country. We understand that an
other rich lead has recently been found about
two miles from Nevada. near the Red Dog road.
The Nevada Democrat. [volume] (Nevada, Calif.) 1854-1863, 1857-04-08

CRY ELEcTIoN.--The election for city officers
of Nevada, will take place on Monday, May
4th. We understand it is the intention of the
Board of Trustees 10 order the election at their
next regular meeting, tomorrow evening, and
appoint the officers of the election.
The Nevada Democrat. [volume] (Nevada, Calif.) 1854-1863, 1857-04-08

THEATER-We learn that J. s. Potter will
open the Nevada Theatcr on Monday evening
next, with full and talented company. He
has engaged Mr.. w. NJ. Fleming. whose bril-
liant presentations since his arrival in California
has fully sustained his reputation as an actor
of great excellence and power
The Nevada Democrat. [volume] (Nevada, Calif.) 1854-1863, 1857-04-08


A. BLOCK s. CO.,
LIAvE NOW on HAND and are in constant receipt Of
II large and varied assorme Of o
FASHIONABLE READY MADE CLOTHING.
Gentlemen's Furn ishing Goods,
.t Consisting in part as follows
Cents.
Cloth and Fancy Cashmere Bu ines Coats;
Surtouts Sacks and other styles Of O5ercoats
Cloth ana long nap Talmas;
Blue Pilot and Beaver Monkey Jackets
Fine Black Cloth Frock Coats;
Goto mixed Cassiniere Goats.
Vests.
Black Silk Velvet Vests latest style;)
Black Figured silk Cashmere and Satin Vets;
Fancy and Plain Ca ,simore Vests
pa Pants.
rlain and Fancy Cashmere Pants;
Plain and Fancy Satinett Pants;
Black Doeskin and Cashmere Pants
Tweed and Kentucky Jane7 Pants '"
Shirts and Drawers.
Davis & Jone Patent shrta large stockD ff,.,a
q silk Uudershirts and Drawer9ie D. ils1sl,1 t,.asi
- White and Cray Me.ino Shirt, and Drawers; 5
Flannel, Check, and Hickory Shirts, .,s
Has. f-ifr
Black Brown. Fir, i'ear French Hats; aaa poo
Black B4own and Pearl Wool Hats. r4rr
Blankets. I,.fr
White Blue Red and Gray Blankets -1 aals
Domestic. Re
Four-fourths Brown and Blcachcd Sheeting
Together with large assortment OF .'f 8
GENTS FURNISHING GOODS,
w ~ In endless variety l ~
Rubber.
Hayward's Long Rubber Boots, --latest Improvement
Black and White Rubber Coats with cspes. ~
Black and White Rubber Jackets.
Rubber Gloves long and shor-IIat Covers nc, soii
at Wholesale and retail at the lowest prices Call and OK
anime our Stock. -
,-la,,s.- ,,.sl A'l-pNA, q So'a