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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-04-14
A NUT ron ABorTrIoNIsM

In January last, the Schr. Emily, bound
from Charleston to this port, was abandoned
at sea and all the survivors, six in number,
were taken on board the Ship ambassador,
and carried to Liverpool. Among those
thus rescued were two slaves, owned in this
place. Intelligent, active and capable Of
getting living anywhere, perfectly aware
that they could not be forced to return,
they have voluntarily signified their pre-
ference for Slavery and are now on their
way to Charleston (most probably are there
on their return to their owners. Such facts
as these are worth the rawlings of a thou
sand Bcechers or Greelys.-Beautort IN
G. J Journal.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-04-14
THE FORTUNES OF WALKER,

We think there is no man who deserves
more fthe reading public than Walker of Nj
caragua. The newspapers should erect him
a monument. They are under some obi
cation to Eckel. John Dean and Hunting
ton, to the Emperor of Russia, to the Chi
nesc and to Lord Palmerston, but Walker
throws all the other heroes and heroines into
profound darkness. One after another of
these notabiities passes from the stage; or,
subsidies into a state of quiescence; Hunt
ington retircs to Sing Sing; Eckel is OBJ
scured in the shadow of the Tombs; John
Dean drives off with his precious bargain;
the Emperor of Russia leaves the Crimea
and bushes himself with railroad specula-
tons; Palmerston, as Punch wittily observes,
is putting things to rights before going to
the country" But Walker, like the widow S
cruise, never gives out. He is always in
motion, and his career is most agreeably
diversified with constant succession of
ups and downs, lights and shadows. He
may be designated the Hero of Ficissitudes
One steamer leaves him on the fiat of his
! back; another reports him up again, seated
on the stop rail of the fence, and growing
like Chandelier. One day he is on the
point of starving to death, his men are de-
serting him in regiments, and he hasn't q
cedt in his exchequer. The next day he is
flush of provisions. men and money. Some
body is always thanking Walker, except
One day he is confined in town or fortifi-
cation. and the next, Henningsen. the gal
land Hungarian, comes to his deliverance,
and straightway Walker is doing as well as
can be expected.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-04-14
PHOTOGRAPH coUNTERFEITS.

The Paris correspondent of the Boston
Atlas gives the following alarming account
of recent Photographic counterfeits in that
city:
The science of photography has, for some
time past been the rage among the young
men of fashion in Paris, and has been car
ried to great perfection by some of them /;
but none to greater extent than by NJ.
Aguado, whose successful studies from ma
ture are we'll known among the artists of
every country. On Saturday morning, this
gentleman sent word to the experts of the
Bank of France that he had at length sue
ceeded so fully in the imitation of one of
the thousand franc notes that he defed them
to detect it; and to show his perfect con-
viction of the impossibility of the discovery,
he warned them that the note would be
presented at the bank between the hours of
one and three. According to his intima-
counter, and each note brought in was sub
mitted to their examination before it was
accepted. The hour passed by and no
false note appeared the whole of those
specified lay in row spread out before the
experts, who already crowed over the idea
that NJ. Aguado had not dared to hazard
the experiment, when just as the clock
struck three, in he walked, smiling and
triumphant, with thousand franc note in
his hand.
well, have you detected my forgery
asked he, with the greatest cooIness..
NO." replied the head expert; .'for
the good reason that you never sent it."
"Why, there it lies, right under your
nose-the third to the left; and here is the
original that took it from"
The dismay of the experts may be
imagined, when, even comparing the two
they found it impossible to say which was
the false. A council was held to determine
the course to be adopted, as according to
report, great number of these Photographic
notes were in circulation, and NJ. Aguado
declared himself able to manufacture any
number of notes in given time, and that
none shall be detected, either by sight OF
touch.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-04-14

HORRIBLE MURDER By SLAvEs.-At
Lake Providence, La, a horrible murder
was committed by some slaves upon the
body of their master, w. III. Harry, of that
neighborhood. on Saturday. the 2lSt ult
Early In the morning, of that day, Mr..
Harry started on hunting tour. When
he came out of the house, an old negro wo-
man struck him with some heavy weapon,
from the effects of which he fell Two ne
groes then seized him. tied one end of a.
rope around his neck and the other to his
feet, and swinging him under mule, con-
veyed him a distance of half mile from
the house, and then split his skull with On
axe. These facts were elected from a ne
gro girl. who would only divulge them un-
under threats of death. The old woman
who began the assault had been the nurse
of Mr. Harry when child. The greatest
excitement'prevailed in the neighborhood,
and Wednesday last was appointed as the
day on which to burn the negroes.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-04-14

= 4e a
ONE FOOL LESS IN THE WoRLD.-A-
Young man committed self slaughter the
other day IN Pennsylvania, because the
lady who he was anxious to marry said mo, :"
when he asked her to be his bride. There
might have been some little excuse for him,
if he had got Interestingly eor"ed on the
occasion of his rejection at the hands OF his
lady loye-that's done every day; but he
made a gosling, complete ninny OF
himself by cutting his jugular. If we had
been in his place, we would have seen
her in--Heaven before we would have
put out the light of our existence on her
account. You never hear of the boys down
here in North Carolina, committing such
foolish acts. Several of our male acquaint-
ances have been kicked sky high dozen
or more times by their sweet hearts, but
we have never known one of them to lose
a nights sleep or refuse good dinner in
consequence thereof But we have known
few of them to sling themselves away
after receiving the "mittens."
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Lightning Rods

L. j. HAWLEY & co. offer tho.
vices to the public for the purpose Of suppl,
been engaged in the business for over 9; Having
in Virginia and North Carolina, and ba;n yeah
yided with the best recommendation ing pro.
to be able to give entire satisfaction to n nope
may employ me. Nj Who
Having permanently located in this MA.
work done by me will be kept in good 3D. e, az
free of charge, 'epaR
Orders addressed to me through tba n
Office. or left at the Residence of n. WlL;nrt O's
will meet with prompt attention.
- l.. j. HAWLEY g. %
Charlotte, April z, 1857 w.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-04-14
Coon RULES FOR ALI.-Profar

Coop RULES FOR ALL.-Profane swearing
is abominable. Vulgar language is dis
gusting. Loud laughing is impolite. In
quisi,iyeness is offensive. Tattling is mean.
Telling lies contemplate. Slandering is
devilish. Ignorance is disgraceful, and
laziness is shameful. avoid all the above
vices, and aim at usefulness. This is the
road in which to become respectable. Walk
in it. Never be ashamed of honest labor.
Pride is curse-a hateful vice. Never
act the hypocrite. Keep good company.
Speak the truth at all times. Never be
discouraged, but persevere, and mountains
will become r1ole-hills.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-04-14

The AMERICAN SPORTSMAN: containing
hints to Sportsmen, notes on shooting, and the
habits of the Game Birds and Wild Fowl of
America. by LEWIS.
THE GOLDEN LEGACY: story of Life s
Phases.
Rn.Ls from the FOUNTAIN OF LIFE, or Ser
mons to Children, by Rev. r. NEWTON, d. d.
THE DAISY CHAIN or Aspirations a Family
Chronicle
SHoEPAC RECOLLECTIoNs A Way-Side
Glimpse CT American Life, by Waller MARCH.
KATHIE BRANDE: a Fireside History of a
Quiet Life. by HOLME LEE
HOUSEHOLD MYSTERIES, by Lizzie Pitt
Ell GRLNGo, or New Mexico and her People
PAUL FAME, by N. p. Willis.
VEVA, or the War of the Peasants and the
Conscript: two interesting Romances bound in
one volume.
THE NAPOLEON DYNASTY, or the History of
the Bonaparte Family: an entirely new work, by
the Berkeley Men, with twenty-five authentic
Portraits
Call at +. j. LOWRIES
Book Store.
March 81, 1857. 39-tf
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-04-14

The following announcement, says a
California paper, will be hailed with delight
by sundry gentlemen from "OId Pike:
"Mr Editor please give very good notis
of the marriage of Bob Skies that was
whipped for stealing in Gorgy to old Bill
Rices big ugly gal Betsy which took place
last Thursday by Squire Billy Jones. We
had Dustin time sure and you never seed
SIGH fun. Put in sum Poetri if you can it
will please EN- al miteIy.
"Yours, &c, JOE MUGGINS."
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-04-14

90 We have heard of some Astonishing
cures being made by Prof. De Grath's Elec-
trio Oil. 1t seems to act on the diseased
parts with remarkable effect and in short
space of time health regains its sway. 1t can
be had of the agent here, DR.. H M Prtchard.
See advertisement in another column.
March ID. Pm.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-04-14

CONVICTION OF A PHYSICIAN FOR Rob-
BING HIS PATIENT.-A most singular trial
has lately taken place in Montreal. DR..
Jean Baptiste Theophille Derion, person
of gentlemanly appearance, of standing and
position in society, and in the possession of
wealth to the amount of upwards of $780,
600, was charged with stealing silver
spoons, two promissory notes for 800, a
gold headed cane and six books from Dr.
Leve,e DOMAIN, (whom he attended in his
last illness,) on the day of his death. The
alleged theft took place on the Oath of June,
1851, nearly six years ago, and the chief
witnesses were two brothers of the prison.
er, who saw the goods taken. The accused
said that the charge was the result of
conspiracy to ruin him, but the jury, after
an absence of five minutes, found him gull
ty. When the virdct was announced, the
prisoner staggered in the dock, and was
ashy pale. He was sentenced to two years
in the Penitentiary.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-04-14

James D. Tradewell, Esq, was elected
Mayor of Columbia, S. c., on Monday, over
Dr.Jne H. BoatwHght.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-04-14

FILIAL AFFECT1oN.--There were two
remarkable cases in our last Court. They
were brought by son and son-in-law,
for supporting an aged, helpless mother, a
few weeks before she died. There was
something revolving in the idea of seeing a
son or daughter, whom the mother had
borne, nursed and brought up, charging for
the board and attentions paid that mother
just before her death! Such conduct is re-
voting to every feeling of the human heart,
and ought to be denounced. The plaintiffs
lived on the top of CLASSY Mountain, near
the North Carolina line, and beyond what
is called the Dark Corner of Greenville. If
they had been citizens of the Dark Corner,
they would have had more flial affection.
Their counsel attempted justification on
the ground of ignorance, and want of pro-
per training and education. In reply, we
told the jury that the best teaching thew
could have, and the first lesson to be taught
them was. to love their parents and take
care of them in OLD age.
There was another case tried which was
remarkable one. A kinsman sued for
compensation for trying to save the life of
brother-in-law who was condemned to he
hanged! The plaintiff had already been
paid his expenses, and the jury found a
verdict against bin for fifty dollars, instead
of three hundred in his favor, as he demand
ed by his action.-GreenUiUe Patriot.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-04-14
WILLS AND WIDows.-The N. 7. Miro,


says:
aThere is young, healthy, handsome
widow in this city, who has an inc me
Of $4,000 a, year, and who wants to
marry a man who has not the slightest
objection to the union. But her late
husband, whose jealousy, it seems, did not
end with his life, Left a wicked will giving
all his property to a collateral relative, if his
widow should wed second husband. We
understand that the victim of this outrage
has offered $4,000 year out of her
income of $4,000 to have the cruel
condition cancelled, but the party to whom
the property would revert is memorable.
And this is by no means a solitary case OF
the wrongs and cruelties perpetrated and
perpetuated by the diabolical wills OF the
dead. We know of several cases similar
to the one alluded to, and it is time to
denounce this sort oftyranny in the language
which its merits"
Let the widow marry, and appeal to
the courts for the abrogation ofthe unnatural
provision of the will. The current OF the
latest decisions has set strongly against
the binding force of such post mortem
restrictions upon the natural aptitude OF
widows to re-marry.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-04-14
Gentle1nen's COATS

size or MINT street, 10 Wnlcn they invite atten-
ton.
Gentlemen's COATS:
Among their stock may be found Black Cloth
Goats, single and double breasted; black and
drab Alpaca i'll Sacks, FrOcks and Raglans;
French and English Drap-d Etc; plain and fam
cy Cassimeres, gotten up in nice suits; plain and
fancy Linen Malseillcs, in suits; white Linen
Drill ard Linen Duck; each style embracing
the different cuts, Sacks Froclis and Raglans.
PANTALOONS;
Pants of French and American Csssimeres,
black and fancy; black and fancy A1pacca steel
cloth and French and English DraP-d Etc; plain
and fancy Linen and Marseilles of all grades
They would call especial attention to their lot
VESTS.
both single and double breasted, embracing black
and figured Silk. black Satin, and the prettiest
lot OF Marselles Vests ever offered in this market
Gents Furnishing Goods,
The largest lot in this market consisting in part
of plain and fancy Linen and Cotton
SEITRTS.
Collars, Byron & Bishop; linen and cotton Draw
ers plain and fancy Hosiery; Gloves, silk, kid,
&c; variety Of Crayats, silk and linen Hand
kerchets, silk and linen; Suspenders, &c, &c.
ALSO,
A fine lot of HATS for the Summer wear, en-
bracng all the latest styles of the Silk, Cashmere
and Felt Hats; Straw, Leghorn. and Panama do.
They offer the above Goods
YER Low FOR CASH,
OF to punctua dealers on time, with the express
understanding that accounts are due when thew
want the money.
They return their thanks to their customers for
the liberal patronage heretofore bestowed upon
them, and hope to merit continuance of the
same by diligence in business and untiring eff
forts to please. Call and examine their Goods.
SPRINGS & HEATH,
CHARLOTTE, n. c..
April Z, 1857. 4O-tf
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-04-14

MASONIC STATUE OF WAsHINGToN.-
Fredericksburg (Va.) Lodge, No. 4 of which
Gen. Washington was member, have
received letter from Hiram Powers, the
sculptor, in which he says the fac SMILES of
Washington's masonic regalia have been
received, the model prepared and the
marble is now ready. He promises to
forward a photograph of the statue, copies
of which are to be sent to the various
Lodges and Grand Lodges throughout the
United States which have subscribed to this
undertaking.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-04-14
Ready Made Clothing
AND
Furnishing Establishment
SPRINGS & HEATH

RESPECTFULLY inform their friends and
the public generally that they have received and
are receiving an extensive assortment of Ready
Made Clothing at their old stand on the north
side of Mint street, to which they invite atten-
finn
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-04-14

SAw-M1LL BURNT.-Gen. Trollinger's
saw-mill at Carey, in this County, eight
miles west of this city on the Central Road
was consumed by fire on Wednesday night
Loss about 81 ,2OO-Raleigh STANDARD.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-04-14

CAPT. RYNDERs IN NEW YoRK.-Capt
Rynders is proceeding vigorously in his new
office of U. S. Marshal. lie says he is
determined to do his duty at all hazards;
that he means to set an example Of efficient
service, and compel all under him to do
the same or be discharged. ''If," says he
"a fugitive slave Is to be caught, I'll catch
him; if SLAYER is to be prevented from
sailing, I'll stop her, and do the latter duty
a little more readily than the former, and
if fillibusters attempt to break the law of
the United States, they shall receive no
favorat my hands. Iapprove offilibustering;
but as | said at the Tabernacle, my feelings
as man are one thing, my duty as an
officer another
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-04-14

SPAIN AND MEx1co.-It is stated that
the Spanish minister at Washington has
received intelligence from his government
to the effect that the expedition which has
been fitting out to operate against Vera
Cruz will not proceed to its destination. A
more intelligent understanding of the
question in dispute between the two govern
ments, together with the friendly interposi-
ton of France and England, it is alleged,
have led to this result
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-04-14

OPERATIONS OF THE UNITED STATES
M1Nr.-The deposits at the Philadelphia
mint during March amounted to 81 ,607, 48O,
included 81 ,468,9 $50 in gold, and $l3s, $50
in silver. The months coinage embraced
3,7l4,29l pieces of the value of $2,174,89o,
all in gold except $375,ooO of silver; of the
latter there were 2,32o,OOo half dimes
100000 dimes, and GIG, 700 quarters. The
gold coins were all double half and quarter
eagles. There are now on hand at the
mint $697,975 so in gold coins, and
$595,17O SO in silver coins of various
denominations.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-04-14

MASSACHUSETTS SHOE TRADE.-Tbe
shoe business has been Frustrated by ad-
verse circumstances till it is at the lowest
point that has been reached for years, and
many manufacturers-especiully of wo-
mems shoes-are reducing the rates of la
Dor and discharging hands. Prices are not
advancing, but stock is. It is found also
that the manufacture has exceeded the de-
mand notwithstanding the short work.
,Neg5uryport Herald.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-04-14

A You've AND Beautiful WIFE
MURDERED IN LoU1sv1LLE.--Louisrtlle,
April 4.-Our community is much excited
in consequence Of the discovery of most
cruel murder, which appears to have been
conn tilted on Thursday night. The name
of the person murdered is Mary Travers, a
beautiful and accomplished girl of only
"a years of age, who had been married but
about eight months. Her husband, who
is supposed to have committed the horrid
deed, was found beside the dead body of
his wife in bed. He had attempted to
commit suicide by cutting his throat, but
injuries are not believed to be serious.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-04-14

FATAL AcCIDENT-We understand that
on the night of the 4th inst, the freight
train on the North Carolina Railroad
coming up, when little below Durham's
Station, passed over Madison Dollar, cutting
off both his legs at the thighs. The
Engineer did not see him until too late to
stop the train. He was brought up to
Durham's Station, where proper attention
was paid to him, but he died in few hours
1t appears that he was lying upon the road
in state of intoXication.- HillsbOro Rec.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-04-14

ANOTHER VICTM-Hon. SAINT Brenton.
member of Congress from Indiana, died
at his residence in Fort Wayne, on Sunday
evening last, from the disease, it is alleged,
he had contracted at the National Hotel
in Washington.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-04-14

"Sam, why don't you talk to your
massa, and tell UNI to lay up his treasure
in heaven?"
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LIST OF LETTERS

LIST OF
Remaining in the Pc
N. c., on the LIST d
A
Alexander, John M
Alexander, Jefferson
Alexander. T L 2
Alexander, Miss NJ E
Alexander, Mary M
Alexander, Mrs M
Alexander, Ira 2
Alexander, Julious p
Alexander, j j
Alexander, Tho F
Alexander, w w
Acock, William
Allen, A w
Agee, Capt d j
Adams, j P
Andiel, j r
B
Brown, John G 3
Blackman, MissJane
Broddfld, r L
Blair, Mrs A j
Banker, w s
Blackwood, j
Brasington, Saml A
Bennett, VIM III
Black, Samuel
Black, James S
Bennett, jesse
Bincade, w w
Bright, D w
Black. Absolem
Barkerville, G
Barham. MrsElizbeth
Black, William B :
Baunders, NJ
G.
Cochran, Miss Sarah
Cox, David
CObbel. Catharine
Cooper, j NJ
Campbell, Joab A
Cook, Albert
Camp, Vardery
Chadwick, John r
Cooper, Hugh
Cunningham, Robt
Carson, Thos X
Carter, WIN
Campbell, VIM II
Cochran, II NJ
Caldwell, Sims
Cathey, G e
Carter, Michael
Cooper, VIM
Colales, Proctor B
Crawford, Martin
Crook, Henry
Campbell. james PM
Council, James w
Carr, Cynthia or Mar
garet A.
Caldwell, Mrs r j
Cooper, John j
DOMAIN, Thomas
Division, Mecklen-
burg S of L
Durant, Rev Ii II
Dixsen, William w
Duke, r t w
Davis, Sidney
Davis, Mrs Louisa
Davis, Sarah NJ
Dawes, VIM
Davis, David G
E
Earhart, H G.
Edison, T NJ
Edwards, Z s
Eanes. Thos b
Edwards, B +
Erwin, Miss Mary
Elms, A A
Eagle, John
F
Fraser, Joseph T.
Frasier, Miss NJ j
Freanea, Ramsen II
Farrow, John
Fulham, Saml G
Freeman, MissLouis;
Flanagan, J N
Fuller, Bartholomew
Mares, Miss w E
G.
Gillesp, Michael
Glenn, Mrs Mary
Garth, Mrs VIM
Carlson, Henry
Griffith, James
Grath, c d
Gibson, Henry NJ
Greenwich, John
Glover, A B 2
Griffith, Miss Jane p
Gillaspy, Patrick
Galloway, Caroline
Gassaway, C
Gillespie, o
Gratin, John
Griffin, Benz B
Gum, Oliver
Gray, James B
Gleason, Joel II
Garrison, Harvey
Henderson, L B O
Harrison, B F
Hipp, Mrs Mary C
Hollingsworth, NJ d P
HOWE, w L
Hoover. L M
Hornets Nest Divi-
sion S of L
Hamilton, Jacob
Hundley. Ellen A
Houver, Miss Jane
Hazel, Henry
Hunter, w NJ
Hayes, S L
Hunter, Joseph
Hunter, Abner S
Hathcock, w j
Henderson, Jas P
Hutchinson, John
Hicks. George
Harmon. Martha
HOWE, John
Houie, James II
Hunter. A B
Hudson, Mrs Mary
Houston, Miss Eliza A
Harris, Charles
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-04-14

WooL-GRowING IN THE SoUTu.-A
gentleman who has been engaged in the
wool-growing business in Tennessee, and
who has recently transversed Northern
Alabama, informs the Mobile Tribune that
the raising Of sheep in that State would
be more profitable than the culture of
cotton. Thousands of acres, fit for nothing
else but sheep pastures, could be had for
129 cents per acre.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-04-14

"R1DING ON A RAIL."-Warrants have
been issued at East Deer township, Ale
gheny county, Pa, for the arrest of six
young ladies, charged with riding the
schoolmaster of that district on rail. It
appears that the schoolmaster refused the
use of his schoolhouse for the purpose of
holding singing schools, which gave the
young ladies grea. offence. So great is the
excitement that the young ladies have
secreted themselves to avoid arrest.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-04-14

whats de use Of his laying up
his treasure dare, WHARF he neber see
um agains"
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PANTALOONS !:

Pants of French and American Csssimeres,
black and fancy; black and fancy Alpaca, steel
cloth and French and English Drap-d Etc; plain
and fancy Linen and Marseilles of all grades
They would call especial attention to their LOT