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Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1857-02-25
A sPECK OF ROMANCE.

The Louisville Journal states that a
lovely widow, fair, fascinating, but not
forty. residing on Main between First
and Brook streets, in that city has been
for some weeks the object of devoted at
tentiOn the part of a young gentleman
of Louisville. He progressed SD far, in
deed, as an engagement. But between
him and the consummation Of his hopes
there stalked grim monster, in the
shape of an ancient gentleman with a
heavy purse. The yellow gold overbal-
anced the youth and good looks of the
young man, and the venerable lover
was accepted. Yesterday the couple
were about starting out to celebrate their
marital vows, when the first lover con-
fronted them. The old chap was all
alive with excitement and anticipatory
pleasure. He consequently, in the ex-
uberance of his soul, pulled out one hun
dred and Fifty dollars from his pocket,
and hoped the young man would be sat-
i,6ed. The young man was satisfied.
and although minHs a wife is $3.50 in
funds.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1857-02-25
THE BANK OF ENGLAND CHARTER.

1t is generally believed, says the
Journal of Commerce, that one of the
first subjects which will engage the at
tention Of the British Parliament, on its
meeting the despatch of business on the
third of next month, will be the Bank of
England charter act. framed and passed
by Sir Robert Peel. in 1914, and now
approaching the termination of the stipu-
lated period to which its operation was
limited. Public opinion in England as
to the merits of this important question
is represented by three parties, the first.
advocating the simple renewal of the
charter in lis presest form; the second
proposing some important notifications
Of its provisions, more particularly as
regards the fixed proportion now exis
ting between the issue Of notes and the
metallic reserve of the bank; and the
third demanding its complete annulment
on the ground that it artifcially restricts
the currency of the country and pre-
vents relief being given to that derange-
ment of the money market which ad-
mits of being effectually remedied by an
increase of the circulation. The three
parties are already in the field, seeking
by legitimate agitation to influence the
deliberations of Parliament in favor of
their respective opinions. Each party
in its ranks men of experience,
ability and standing; is supported by in
huential organs of the metropolitan and
provincial press, and is well and ably
in the Legislature.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1857-02-25

Our hearts are like an instrument of
music well tuned; they will make no
melody in the ear of God unless they be
gently touched by the finger Of the
Spirit.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1857-02-25
fur tBe farmer.
PRACTICAL FARMING-G0OD
CROPS.

Msssrs. Editors Il have been for a
number OF years interested in agriculiu-
raj pursuits, and during that time have
devoted part of my winter evenings to
agricultural reading. Most of the books
and essays begin with telling US long
story about what Lord A. B. or c. has
done in England-or how the Belgians,
Germans, Swiss, French, Italians or Chi
nese, conduct their farming-in short,
they have ransacked the whole world for
material, and overlooked what to US is
the most important Home.
Come forward, gentlemen, and tell your
own stories. You, all Of you, possess
fund of knowledge which is to you the
secret of success. Let US have it, and in
giving it to others you may receive re-
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1857-02-25

To one who said, a do not believe
there is an honest man il the world"
another replied, at is impossible that
one man should know all the world, but
quite possible that one may know him
self''
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1857-02-25

There is great difference between
talking and acting. The men who
promise the most and talk the loudest,
are the men who finch at the moment
of need, and turn the cold shoulder.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1857-02-25

PATIENcE.-'1 remember" says the
celebrated Wesley, "hearing my father
say to my mother How could you
have the patience to tell that blockbead
the same thing twenty times over?
Why" said she, ''if l had iold him
but nineteen times, l should have lost
all my labor"
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1857-02-25

HARD To CHoosE.-l must give you
one more fun-let concerning little four
year old friend of mine. 1t seems that a
clergyman had been stopping at his faith
er's house, and on going away, called lit
lie Eddy 10 him, and asked what he should
give him for present. Eddy, who had
been brought up in the fear If God, and
had a great respect for the cloth, though
it was his duty to suggest something of a
religious nature: 50 he answered hesita-
tingly: "I-I-ihiuk I should like a test.
ament; butI-IKNow | should like asquirt
gun"
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1857-02-25

Honest loss is preferable to dishonora-
BILE gain; for by the one man suffers
but once, but by the other his suffering
is lasting.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1857-02-25

of political death starts from his brow /;
and soon it will be said of him, "he died
as he lUed, tie ADVOCATE OF opPREs-
s1oN.''
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1857-02-25

would rather, when am laid in the
grave, tha; some one in his manhood
should stand over me, and say: "There
lies one who was real friend to me,
and privately warned me of the dangers
of the young. No one knew it, but he
aided me in the time Of need. l owe
what 1 am to him. Or would rather
have some widow, with choking utter
ance. telling her children: "There is
your friend and mine. He visited me in
my effliction, and found you, my son,
an employer, and you, my daughter, u
happy home in virtuous family" l
would rather that such persons should
stand at my grave, than to have erected
over it the most beautiful sculptured
monument of Parian or italian marble.
The hearts broken utterance of rehec-
lions Of past Kindness, and the tears of
grateful memory shed upon the grave,
are more valuable, in my estimation,
than the most costly cenotaph ever rear
ed.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1857-02-25
THE SOURCES OF THE MISSISSIPPI
RIVER.

Lift bucket of water from the Miss
issippi river at New Orleans, and ask
yourself the question. 'sFrom whence
it came," and the answer may be. from
the sandy deserts of New Mexico, from
the pine hills of Carolina, from the roll
ing praries of Nebraska, or from cotton
fields of Georgia; from the British pos
sessions north of the 99Ih degree of lat
itude, separated By the thin ridge of ice
covered rocks from streams that flow in
to the Artic Ocean, or from bowers of
orange and magnolia that perfume the
cane fields of Louisiana; from the frozen
lakes that gem the bosoms of Minnesota
and Wisconsin, or from the sunny foun-
tains that gush up from the fowery
plains of Alabama and Tennessee; from
the lake bound peninsula Of Michigan;
from the hill sides of waving grain in
Pennsylvania and New York; from the
tobacco fields of Virginia and Maryland.
Tt may be part of those mighty vol
umes that roll their never firing waves
through Iowa and Missouri, through
Illinois, Indiana and Ohio; through Ken
tucky, Arkansas. Mississippi and Texas.
Iti part of the ten thousand little
rills that come hymning the way from
that mountain range wherein arise the
Columbia and Colorado Of the West, or
of those from whence the Delaware and
Susquehanna hastened away to meet the
risin ? sun. In the spurs of the Allegha-
ny it haSsaluted the springs of the Roam
oake and the Saluda, and far beyond the
belak hills it has locked arms with the
mighty ySaskashawan as he hurried on his
cherries journey to Hudsnn's Bay
The springs of the Conewango listen TO
the Niagara, and the fountains of the
Platte overlook the craters of the extinct
VOLCANOES of Utah. 1t has fertilized a
county greater than the empire of Alex
ander, and has carried a richer COM
merce than all the rivers tributary to
Imperial Rome.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1857-02-25

The things which are remembered
are few and unimportant, compared with
hose which are forgotten.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1857-02-25

Whatever you dislike in others be sure
to correct in yourself.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-01-13
STEEL CREEK ACADEMY

The Patrons of this Institution being DESTROYS
of giving their children good Academical Edu.
cation, have obtained the services of John w
Henderson, graduate of the University of
Mississippi. who has had some three years ex.
perience in teaching and is fully competent to
prepare students for any class in our Colleges;
under good moral character, and also consis.
tent member of the Presbyterian church; raised
in this county, but resident of the West for the
last eight years.
Terms per Session of FIVE months as follows:
Orthography, Reading, Writing and
Arithmetic, 81 90
The above with English Grammar, Geo.
graphy, Philosophy, Chemistry and
Astronomy, 10 90
The above with Latin, Greek, French,
Spanish, and the higher branches
of Mathematics, Is 90
The exercises to commence on Monday, 10Th
of January, 1857. The scholastic year will con.
sist of two sessions of five months each PUPILS
will bereceived at any tme and will be charged
from the time OF entrance to the end of the ses-
sion except in cases ofprotracted sickness or some
other agreement at the time of entrance.
Good boarding can be had in good families on
reasonable terms.
Jan. e, 1857. 27-3t-pd
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-01-13
SALE OF NGGROES

The Columbia Carolnian states that q
number of negroes were sold in that city on
the 9Th instant, at the following prices:
Boy % years old, Sl,l95; boy % years
old, SLIGO; boy 60 years old, 81 ,O50; boy
40 years old, $3.50; boy 40 years old, ST.
600; boy 35 years old, $l,G75; boy II years
old, $1,000; boy 8 years old, $3.50; boy 10
years old, SLIGO; boy 20 years old, 81 goo;
boy 10 years old, $3.50; boy years old,
$40; girl 10 years old, $;775; girl Is years
old, 900; girl l. years old, $7O5; wo-
man SO years old, 1925; woman 81 years
old, $3.50; woman 80 years ole, S3O5; wo-
man 30 years old, $500; girl II years old,
$500; girl Is years old, $3.50; seven in a
family, say one 65, one 75, one As. one 6,
two 4, one 3, IAN cverage of $500 each,)
$500; boy % years old, $l,U25; boy 0
years old, 500; woman 81 years DID, and
. children, boy 5 and girl Z, SI,GG5. Plan
tation GOO acres, S3,450. Besides many
horses, mules and wagons, which brought
very high prices.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-01-13
WESTERN DEMOCRAT.
<QQCHARLOTTE.0 oS
NEW POST OFFICE Law.

The National Intelligeneer publishes the
following regulations, which the Postmaster
General has made TO carry out the prori-
sions of the act just passed requiring pre-
payment of postage ON all transient printed
matter:
1. Books. not weighing over four pounds,
may be sent in the mail, prepaid by postage
stamps at one cent an ounce any distance
in the United States under three thousand
miles, and at two cents an ounce over three
thousand miles, provided they are put up
without cover or wrapper, or in q cover
or wrapper open at the ends or sides, so
that their character may be determined
without removing the wrapper.
g Unsealed circulars, advertisements,
business cards, transient newspapers, and
every other article of transient printed mat
ter, Except books not weighing over three
ounces. sent in the mail to any part of the
United States, are chargeable with one cent
postage each, to be prepaid by postage
stamps. Where more than one circular is
printed on a sheet, or a circular and letter,
each must be charged with single rate
This applies to lottery and other kindred
sheets assuming the form and name of news
papers; and the miscellaneous matter in
such sheets must also be charged with one
rate. A business card on an unsealed en-
velOpe of circular subjects the entire
packet to letter postage. Any transient
matter, like a circular or handful, enclosed
in or with periodical or newspaper sent to
subscriber, or to any other person, sub
jects the whole package to letter postage;
and whenever subject to letter postage, from
being sealed, or from any cause whatever,
all printed matter, without exception, must
be prepaid. or excluded from the mail. 1t
is the duty of the postmaster at the mailing
Office, as we'll as at the office of delivery,
carefully to examine all printed matter, in
order to see that it is charged with the pro-
per rate of postage, and to detect fraud
At Offices where postage stamps cannot be
procured, pOStmasters are authorized to
receive money in prepayment of postage on
transient matter; but they should be care
full to keep supply Of stamps on hand.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-01-13
DEATH OF A CLERICAL M1sER

The Rev. Henry Dickinson. M. A, who
recently died at West Retford, England
was the last of a family who had lived in the
neighborhood over two hundred years:
though possessed of ample means, he never
kept any domestic servant, and seldom per-
mitted any one 70 enter his abode. His ap-
pearance, excepting Sundays, was exceed
ingly mean for a clergyman. He used to
go unwashed, for a week together, and he
used to clean his own shoes about once in
the same interval. About three pounds of
meat, a small loaf or two of bread and half
pound of butter, served him and his wife
for a week. Mr.. Dickinson continued in
tolerable health up to Sunday, the 10th,
when his parishioners observed much diff
Guilty in the performance of his duty in the
pulpit.
In the morning of that day he delivered
an affecting sermon. In the afternoon he
preached for the last time, taking for his
text the I'd of Peter, chapter ii: Is, "Ac-
count that the long suffering of our Lords
salvation" and dwelling repeatedly and
with marked emphasis on the word ''salva-
ton" On leaving the church, he had TO
be assisted to the rectory by two of his
parishioners, whom he dismissed as soon as
he got to his own door. In consequence of
his indisposition the church wardens, a day
or two afterwards, rendered their good Off
ces at the rectory. but Mr.. Dickinson de-
clined their help, and it was only by kind
of gentle compulsion that they succeeded
in getting into the house., Mrs. Dickinson
at first refused to open the door, but was
ultimately induced to admit one or two per-
sons.
They found her hush and in a deplorable
state of prostration, arising from the sheer
want of the necessaries of life, according to
the opinion of the medical men. He sank
into state of cyncope, and died about one
O'Clock on the morning of the 10th.
Notwithstanding these indications of pow
erty and misery, it has been assertained
that Mr.. Dickinson died worth between
f40,000 to 100000, the whole of which he
has bequeathed to his wife. He was also
considered liberal landlord, and the poor
of West Retford have not unfrequently been
benefited by his charities.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-01-13
ARLESTON
MEDICAL JOURNAL e. REVIEW.

C. HAPPOLDT, M. D., Editor & Publisher.
The Twelfth volume of this Journal common
ces with January, 1857. 1t will, as heretofore,
be Independent of every local interest and in
fuence, and will be devoted to the interests of its
Patrons, and to the advancement and dissenina-
ton of sound views and correct observations.
This Journal is issued on the first of every al
ternate month. Each number comprises one
hundred and forty-four octave pag.s s, and cen
tains Steel En.raved Portrait of
distinguished Medical Man.
The volume begins with the January, and
is completed with the November issue. 1t will
thus contain six portraits and eight hundred and
sixty flour pages Of reading matter.
Terms, $4 per annum, in advance, which en-
titles the subscriber to receive his number free OF
postage. Subscription begins with the January
number.
IB Persons wishing to subscribe should adj
dress us by letter, enclosing 81 which will be at
our risk if the letter is registered.
c. HAPPOLDT, M. D.,
Jan. 6. 27-2t-pd Charleston, S. G..
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-01-13
A NEW TRADE.

Already some palpable good has come OF
the Southern Convention at Savannah. A
gentleman of this city who attended the
Convention was surprised to find that a
prominent merchant of Savannah purchased
his supply of nails in Northern market,
In reply to a friendly remonstrance, the
merchant contended that he could not get
his nails in any Southern city. To this the
gentleman answered that an abundant sup
ply of the best article was manufactured in
Richmond. The merchant Immediately sent
an order for four thousand kegs to the Old
Dominion Company of this city.
That is the way to do the thing. Neither
the commercial nor manufacturing interests
of the South can thrive unless Southern
merchants are ready to give the preference
to one another over the merchants of the
North. The merchants of the South should
deal generously with each other, in the con-
fdence that for any temporary and trivial
loss of advantage, they will be compensated
in the end in respect both of private aud
public interest.
In the above instance the Savannah mer-
chant did not suffer any inconvenience and
besides getting his nails on as good terms
as they can be bought in the North, he has
the satisfaction of contributing something
to the individual welfare of his section.
This inconsiderable transaction promises
to open a profitable trade between Rich
mond and the South. We understand two
vessels have been since loaded at this port
for Savannah.-RichmondE Enquirer.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-01-13
INDIAN oUrRAops.

The Austin (Texas) State Gazette saw.
A gentleman tMr. Neal Robinson) writes \.
from the Upper Blanco, that there haya
been more depredations by the Indians !,
Kerr county. Seven citizens were latelv
surprised by party of thirty Indians three
of the whites were killed on the ground
two others were wounded; one MORALLY, the
other slightly, and the remaining two made
their escape. One of the wounded men
succeeded in reaching some rocks and aid.
ing in their clefts. He says that the In
dams, after killing their victims, commenced
yelling over the bodies, and there were col.
lected over sixty Indians. The Indians
pursued their course to Sisterdale in Comal
county, where they killed young man who
was driving up his fathers and his own
horses. He was first shot at from thicket.
it not being fatal, he hailed traveller near
by for help. The latter was unarmed and
rode up to the house of the young mans
father. Before, however the father and
traveller could reach the spot, the Indians
had killed and scalped him, taken four ont
CT five head of fine horses and made their
escape.
E. B. Drake, Esq, Editor of the Asba-
borough Bulletin, is about to become Editor
of the Salisbury Herald. The Bullet,
cffice is for sale.
The age of the world is involved in pre,.
obscurity. There are about one hundred
and forty different eras respecting it, soma
claiming the world to be more than TIRE,
millions of years old. julius Africanus,
following the Septuagint version of the
Bible, which is the most reliable AUTHORITY
for chronology that is known, makes the
creation to have taken place on the LIST Of
Jewish month Tisri, 5508 B. c., or 736s
years ago. The 56lsth year of the Jews
begins on the 10Th of September. The
l274th year of the Mehommedan Era be-.
gins August ed.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-01-13
The Herherk Case.

WAsHINGToN, Jan. 1T appears from
document sent to the Senate that the
Netherlands government approved the
conduct of its minister, Du Bots, in refusing
to testify in court in the Herbert case. Du
Bots, was willing to file his testimony in
the State Department. Netherlands pro-
fesses the warmest friendship for our
government.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-01-13
GLORIOUS LIVING.
7sa Wiues and q half to Each Man.

\ chs ~ t0ee ssess = sss<J - Asss>fs
A writer from Fillmore city, Utah, fur
nishes the following little historical and
physiological sketch, exhibiting political
standing, personal qualifications and mari
tai responsibilities say nothin of those
which are paternal-of some of the promi-
nent Mormons of the territory
OF the members of the Council, Ii per-
sons, each has the number of wives respec-
lively affixed to his name. gc.-
Herbert C. Kimball, Preside = Council 81
Daniel H Wells Councilman, (cross eyed) 10
Albert Darlington. (crippled and near
sighted) 81
Orson Pratt, (crippled and near sighted) 2
MILFORD Woodrun, (crippled and near
sighted) ~
John Stoker Cripple and near sighted) 8
Lorin Farr, (crippled and near sighted) 3
Lorenzo Snow, Cripple and near sighted) 25
Leonard E. Harrington, (crippled and
near sighted)
BENJAMIN F. johnson, crippled and near
sighted) 8
Isaac MORLEY, az years old 5
John A. Ray, from Texas) 2
George A Smith. (crippled & near sighted S
Grand total, men b. women III
House of Representatives, % members
J. M. Grant, Speaker, has 6,
w. w. Phelps, (printer of Morgan's
book)
A. P. lockwood, ian old many 8
Edwin D. Woolley, IA small many 5
j. w. Cummings, (crippled) 10
Hosea Stout, (lawyer from Kentucky-3
dead)
S. w. Richards, (young and handsome
lawyer Is
Jesse c Little, Qawyer of Boston, Mass, 3
VIM. Snow. vermont laborer) 8
P. Fl. Young, colder brother of Brigham
-tailor) 5
c. V. Spencer. (of Mass, quite smal) 2
Ezra S. Benson, told and bomely) Is
James c. Snow, (quite poor) 3
Aaron Johnson, (has three sisters, and al
together) 6
Lorenzo H. Hatch, wagon maker) 2
Jacob G.. Bigler, (farmer) 10
George Peacock, (farmer) 10
John Eldridge, (phrenologist-two dead)
Isaac c. Haight, local digger) IL
Jesse N. Smith, (awyer) 2
John D. Parker, told and deaf 3
Jesse Hobson, (ox steamster) 10
J. c. Wright. (hotel keeper 5
James Brown, (dairymanJ
Enoch Reese, farmer, etc., 2
w. A. Hickman, Zone of the Danites) 3
Total, I27
To which add officers of the House, to wit
Thomas Bullock, CLERK and an English
many 4
J. Grimshaw, (Assistan. Clk and an Eng
lishman) 5
Chandler Holbrook, foreman and deaf 4
Jacob F. Hutchinson, (Messenger) 2
Joel H. Johnson, (Chaplian Z
Total, %
To which add 65 for the number of Gov.
Young's wives. and we have the whole
number of females thus represented by the
members of the Legislature, and his excel
lency, amounting to 400; or in other words,
40 men have 400 wives.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-01-13
Servants to Hire.

l have two Servants to hire by the day or
week, at so cents per day. They cook, wash
and iron well, and are good house servants
generally. Also, boy 1o or 10 at rs cents per
day. A. G. WILLIAMSON.
Jan 6, 1857 27-3t
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-01-13
From Wdshing ton--Successor TO Mr. Cramp-
ton ADDOiDteH

WAsHINGToN, Jan. 6th.-The admins
tration has been officially advised that
Villiers, the brother of Lord Clarendon and
the late Judge Advocate General, has been
appointed British Minister to this country,
and will shortly arrive here.
Official dispatches received at the Navy
Department, from Capt. Hartstene, speak
in glowing language of his reception in
England.
Thomas D. Condy, of South Carolina,
has been confirmed by the Senate as U. S.
Attorney for that State