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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-05-05
THE cELEHRArIoN

We are authorized to say that persons
attending the celebration at this place on
the Goth of May, will be passed over the
North Carolina Railroad for one fare-that
is, half price. The Charlotte and Column
bia and the Raleigh and CASTOR Roads will
do the same thing.
We hope the citizens of Charlotte and of
Mecklenburg county We properly aroused
to the Importance of the approaching cele-
bration. There will be large attendance
on that occasion of citizens and strangers
from all parts of the country, and such re-
ception should be extended to them as will
sustain the reputation of the people of this
section for hospitality and generous i'm
pulses. After the public houses are filed
the citizens should unhinge their doors and
accommodate the people to the best of their
ability-and if they do that, we know our
town will not lose a 1.-THE of its former re-
nown. While the "hornets" of Mccklen-
burg can sting an enemy, we think they
will be found 1-eady and willing to extend
hearty welcome to their neighbors and
friends.
- We learn that Chief Justice Nash has ac-
cepted an invitation to act as President of the
day on the occasion of the Doth of May celebra-
ton.
By the subjoined letter, it will be seen
that DIR. J. G.. M. Ramsey, the Historian of
Tennessee, and who we believe is native
here and of the manor born" will be pres
ent and take part in the celebration:
MEcKLENBURG, Near Knoxville, Tenn,
April &c, 1857.
GENTLEMEN: By last mail l received
your favor of the 18th instant, inviting me
to be present and requesting my consent to
act as one of the Vice-Presidents at the ap
preaching celebration of the Goth of May,
in Charlotte.
feel really honored, gentlemen, by your
polite invitation to visit once more the good
old County of Mecklenburg-the home of
my maternal grandfather, j. Mckeith
Alexander-and deeply appreciate the COM
pliment implied in the position you have
assigned me in the contemplated ceremonies.
Allow me to say in reply, that sympa-
thizing very cordially i'll the glorious histori
cal recOllections, the present welfare and
future growth and development of Charlotte,
of Mecklenburg, and of Nor,h Cerolina, l
now hope to find it convenient, as assure
you it will be agreeable to me. to meet you
on the goth proximo.
With sentiments of great respect, have
the honor to be, gentlemen,
Your Ob't serv't,
j. G.. NJ. RAMSEY.
Messrs. J. NJ. Hutchinson, S. p Alexander,
t. w. Dewey, w. A. Owens, IS. Will
liams, Committee.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-05-05
VERY IMPROBABLE STORY.

We learn from a Louisville exchange,
that discovery of great wealth has been
made in the interior of Kentucky, on the
line of the Louisville and Nashville Rail-
road. by poor family who formerly Lived
in Louisville. The discovery was made by
young man while ploughing in the field
about six months since. AS he was plough
ing leisurely along, the earth suddenly
gave way under him, and he was precipita-
ted into an immense cavern. Much in ured
ny the fall, the young man, in casting
about him for some means to get out, dis
covered numbers of iron safes and strong
boxes, which upon investigation, were
found to contain goldand silver coin, jew
elry, and other yaluables, to fabulous
amount. The plantation upon which this
treasure was found does not belong to the
fortunate discoveries, who only lease the
property, and from motives of security they
have kept the secret to themselves. An
eminent legal gentleman of Louisville is
about interesting himself to secure the for
tunate family in the ownership of these
great treasures.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-05-05

IMPROVEMENT OF THE CAPITOL GROUNDS
1t is with pleasure we notice that the Capt.
alSquare is undergoing some improvements
now which will render it worthy of the no
BILE ediice which stands in its midst. The
grounds are being plowed up preparatory
to lay them off in gravelled walks, we un-
derstand, and setting out therein large
variety of flower plants, shrubbery, &c
When these improvements are added to the
brave old oaks whose wide-spreading
branches overshade the entire Square, our
Capital Grounds will be one of the most
handsome squares in the countrywide
cigh Register
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-05-05
TO FARMERS.

--latest and most Important News.
The undersigned would respectfully inform
the Farming public and all others interested,
that they have opened Shop in Salisbury SINH
lar to the one they had in Greensborough and
Mocksville for the manufacture of
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-05-05

IL would also respectfully request all per-
sons indebted to the firm of Moore q Moody TO
call on me and settle the same as the business of
the firm must be closed up.
]. C. MOORE.
May 4, 1857. 44-f
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-05-05
DISSOLUTION

THE firm Of Moore &c Moody is this day
dissolved By mutual consent. "A II persons in
debted to said firm, viii please to make payments
to J. G. Moore, who is alone authorized to settle
the same.
We respectfully return our sincere thanks to
generous public for past favors.
j. G.. MOORE,
NJ. d. L. MOODY.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-05-05

IN OF G g.
Having bought out the interest of Mr. Moody
in tho Charlotte Bakery and Confectionery, /
would announce TO the Citizens of Charlotte and
vicinity that intend carrying on the business,
on my own hook, and would respectfully inyite
one and all to give me a call. as intend to sell
as low as any other establishment ofthe kind in
Charlotte. j. g. MOORE.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1857-10-29

people on the stage appeared more at their ease
than those among whom she was standing, and
withal much more sociable, and as fate would
have it, just at that moment, Othelo looked
Learly towards the place where she was situa-
ted, exclaimed, "Here comes the lady.o
The Senators half rose, in expectation of
seeing the gentle Desdemona, when 10! the
maiden from the country stepped from the
box plumb OH the stage, and advanced towards
the expecting Moor. 1t is impossible to give
any idea of the confusion that followed; the
audience clapped and cheered-the Duke and
Senators forgot their dignity-the girl was rea-
dy to sink with CONSERVATION, even Cooper
himself could not help joining in the general
mirth. The uproar lasted for several minutes,
until the gentleman who handed her in the box
helped the blushing girl out of her unpleasant
situation. 1t was agreed by all present that
lady never made her debu, on any stage with
more eclat than Miss Peggy Butors En-
cyclopedia Of Wit and Humor.
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An Appearance not set Down i'm
the Bills.

On the first night OF Cooper's engagement
at Cincinnati the following whimsical al incident
occurred --Otheilo was the play: easgasaea
The fame Of the great tragedian had drawn
a crowded audience, composed of every de-
scription Of persons, and among the rest a
country lass OF sixteen, whom (not knowing
her real nancy we will call Peggy. Peggy
had never before seen the inside of play
house. She entered at the tine OtheIlo was
making his defence before the duke and sena-
tors, the audience were unusually attentive to
the play, and Peggy was permitted to walk in
the lobby, until she arrived at the door of the
stage box, when q gentleman handed her in
without drawing his eyes from the celebrated
performer, and her beau, country boy, was
obliged to. o.remain in the lobby. Miss Peggy
stared about her for a moment, as if doubling
whether she was in her proper place, till cast
ing her eyes on the stage, she observed
several chairs unoccupied. 1t is probable this
circumstance alone would have induced her to
take the step she did, but she observed the
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gee poGhes ytrure @nua got h suuur Gempnance q
OTTUMWA, IOWA, THURSDAY OCTOBER 49, 1857.

found me rough stone from the hands of pow
erty and bad example. 1t was you who brush
ed off the evil, and who first led me to the
sweet waters Of moral life and happiness. L
have profitsd BY the lessons you gave me in
my early youth, and the warm spark which
your kindness lighted up in my bosom has
grown brighter ever since. With an afiuenee
for life, Isettled down to enjoy the remainder
OF my days in peace and quletness, with such
good work as my hands may find to do. I
heard of your losses and bereavements.
know that the children Of your own flesh are
all gone; but am child Of your bounty-a
child of your kindness, and now you shall
still be my parent. Come, have home and
heart, and your presence will make them 9th
warmer, brighter, and happier. Come, nv
more than father: and you, my mother, come.
You made my youth all bright, and will not
see your old age doomed to darkness.n ss.
Jacob Manfred tottered forward, and sank
upon the bosom Of his preserver. He could
not speak his thanks, for they were too heavy
for words. When he looked up again, he
sought his wife. aarz r ...
"Sasan," said he, in choaking, trembling
tone, "my bread has come back to mer' p"
"Forgive me, Jacob" fa -.-T@
"No, no, Susan. 1t Is not who must for
give, God holds us in his hands.n h.4 Ho
"Ah!" murmured the wife, as she raised her
streaming eyes to heaven, ssI will never doubt
Him again.'' " ar = at
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| about year ago, when they were seeking a
teacher of music, your granddaughter, the
young lady Adela, offered her services; she
was recommended by the Countess de Brian.
court, whose daughter she was also teaching.
After some months had passed, knowing that
! / was in the war Office, and that am the min
ister's nephew, she told me that your pension
had been discontinued for two years, and that
no cause had been assigned for il, and she ad-
ded "Neither blind old man, nor young
girl like me, can take the necessary steps to
learn the reason. "Nlake your mind easy up
on that point" said to her; 81 will take
charge OF that matter.o have fulfilled my
promise, and now have the pleasure of
communicating to you the pleasing intelli-
gence that orders have been given, not only
for the restoration Of your pension, but also
for the payment OF all arrears"
sob, Adela! noble and worthy girl!o ex-
claimed tho old man, raising his sgtless eyes
to heaven; "Oh, daughter! so unjpstly accus-
ed-you have concealed all this from me--all
even the labor which your filal love Undue ed
you to undertake. Oh! where is she? Why
does she not come? Go, 60 and seek her.''
Juietta went, as if for that purpose, and
the Baron, gradually overcoming his emotion,
related to the young man, and to the stranger
lady, all that had passed that morning-hs
fears and his anxieties for his grand daughter.
The praise and the blessings which the old
man lavIshed upon the absent Adela met full
tbu az Loo ~ - l.
"Oh, Baronl my dear STRIP the young man
said; s'you do not know me yet; am strang-
er to you, but will give you ample satisfac-
tion concerning my family; have long loved
your granddaughter; she does not reject me;
give her to me, l inplore you, for my wifep'
AT this moment, a cry Of JOY fIom Julietta
announced the return of Adela. When the
latter saw the two persons who were standing
near her grandfather, he blu.hed deeply,
and hesitated In her approach; but the old
man called her to him, and fondly embracing
her, said, Everything is discovered, you little
rogue! and here is one who claims the right to
be your husband and to separate you from
me.n '@
ale who claims that right,o the still blush
ing girl answered, with strange mingling of
fiinidity and firmness, "must also take upon
him the charge Of an old man, and of two lit
tie ones. for whose welfare and happiness am
responsible in the eyes Of God,
"All, all, whom you love, shall be most
dearly welcomed, dearest lady," ....
Adela educated her two sisters, and saw
them happily marriea-as happily as herself,
and none could wish happier lot. The blind
old baron lived to an exteme old age, and at
length died in her arms, bequeathing her his
last fond blessing.
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At the present time when the appalling loss Of lif
and treasure ON the Central America is SO promnen
the lines of JOANNA BA.Ig, on the treasures Of tn,
deep, seem very pertinent, that fail t.
appreciate their beauty: a#".a
Yet more, the depths have more What wealth un
told, ....
Far down. and shining through their Stiffness lies!
Thou has: the starry gems, the burning gold,
Won from ten thousand roya argosies.
Sweep DER thy spills, thou wild and watchful main!
Earth claims not these again.
Yet more, the pillows and the depths have more!
High hearts and brave gathered to thy breast.
Tley hear not now the booming waters,
The battle thunders win not break their rest
Keep thy red gold and gems, thou stormy grave!
Give back the true and brave! r. ...#
Give back the lost and loveiy those for whom
The place was kept at board aud hearth so long
y The prayer went up through midnight's breathles
gloom .rs.-... .r. ....r. ,.aar.
And the vain yearning woke midst festal song.
Hold fast thy buried isles, thy towers o'erthrown,
But all is not thine own. .....
TO thee the love of woman hath gone down,
Dark flow thy tides DER manloods noble head
Ger youths bright locks and beauty's nowery crown;
Yet must thou hear voice-Restore the dead!
Earth shall reclaim her precious things from thee!
Restore the dead thou sea! ...r@
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ScLD SERIES, VOL. ., NO. 35
TERMS, $3.50 In Advance.

had for three days prevaded the American Con-
gress, was dispelled by the magic, the tails
manic influence of single man, and once
more the wheels of government were set in mo-.
ton. ..as.a#. e shal
Having by this powerful appeal brought the
yet unorganizei assembly to perception of
its hazardous position, he submitted motion
requiring the Clerk TO proceed to call the rofi.
This and similar motions had already been
made by many other members of the house.
The difficulty was, that the Clerk declined IL,
entertain them. Accordingly, Mr.. Adams
was Immediately interrupted by burst Of vol
ces demanding, 8 how shall the question be
put?" :" Who shall put the question 2o Tho
voice OF MIR. Adams was heard above the t,s-
multi: " intend 20 put the question myself ~
That word brought order out of chaos. There
was the master mind Ts1 saag
As soon as the multitude had recovered it,
self, and the excitement of irresistabIe enthu-
siasm had abated, MIR. Richard Barnwelf
Rhelt, Of South Carolina, leaped upon one Of
the desks, waved hls hand and exclaimed :.ss
" move that the honorable John @. Adams
take the chair as Speaker OF this House, and
officiate as presiding officer till the House be
organized, by the election Of its constitutional
officers. As many as are agreed to this will
say aye -" ...... .
lie had not an opportunity TO complete the
sentence" those who are not agreed win say
no"-for one universal, deafening, laundering
aye responded to the nomination. 4s.
Hereupon it was moved and ordered that
Lewis Williams, of South Carolina, and Rich
ard Barnwell Rhett conduct John Quincy Ad-
ans to the chair. ...... .... g.,
Well did Mr.. Wise, of Virginia, say: . Sir
Iregard it as the proudest hour of your life;
and if, when you shall be gathered to your
fathers, were asked to select the words
which, in my judgment, are best calculated to
give at once the character of the man, would
inscribe upon your tomb the sentence: 81
will put the motion myself,
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LAW of NEwsPAPERs.

l. Subscribers who do not give express notice 70 the
contrary, are considered wishing to continue their
absorption.
2 II subscribers order the discontinuance Of their
periodicals the Publisher may continue send them
until all arrearages are paid.
IL subscribers neglect refuse to take their pc
risdicas from the Office TO which they are directed
they held responsible till they have settled the bill
and ordered them discontinued
L. If subscribers 20 other places without in
forming the publishers and the papers to the
former direction. they are held responsible
s. The Courts have decided that refusing to take pc
riodicas from the Office, removing aud leaving them
uncalled for is PRIaA FAcIA evidence Of Intentional
fraud. 5 Ea- F..
tE Postmasters neglecting to inform publishers
when papers not taken from the Office, lay them
selves liable topay the subscription.
II Is also keir duty in such to notify the pub
Usher that the not taken out by those they
sen to, and the why they not II known
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About the top Of this thoroughfare is diff
fused every night avery large part of what is
blackguard, rufianly, and deeply dangerous in
London. If Piccadilly may be termed an ar
terry of the metropolis, most assurecly that
strip OF pavement between the top of the Hay
market and the Regent Circus is one of its ul-
GERS. BY day the greater part of the houses
and shops betray the character of the locality.
Some there are indeed respectable; but they
appear to have got there by chance, and must
feel uncomfortable; the questionable ones
preponderate. Observe the stale, dropping
Holsters, the gaping oysters, the mummifed
cold fowl with ITS trappings of flabby parsely,
and the pale, hy-spotted cigars and then look
into the chemisets' windows, and see by the
open display in what direction his chief trade
tends. Study the character Of the doubtful
people you see standing in the doorways-al-
ways waiting for somebody as doubtful as
themselves-and wonder what the next "plant',
is to which they are now cogitating. 1t is al
ways an offensive place to pass, even in the
day time; but at night it is absolutely hideous.
with its sparring snobs, and flashing satins,
and sporting gents, and painted cheeks, and
brandy sparkling eyes, and bad tobacco, and
hoarse horse-laugbs, and loud indecency.-
Cross to the other side Of the way, go out into
the mud, get anywhere rather than try to force
your passage through this mass Of evil; for il
will most probably happens il this con-
gIomeration of foul elements was not enough
to stop the polluted stream trying to flow on
that brass band has formed a regular dam
before the gin shop, so dense that nothing can
disturb 1t, except the tawary bacshanites blum
dering about the pavement to its music.
lam not an ultra moralist. have been
long enough fighting the battles of life upon
town to stand great deal that is very equivo-
cal unflinchingly; but do say that This cor
ner Of the Haymarket is cancer in the great
heart Of the metropolis, and shame and dis
G ace to the supervision of any police. A con-
vivial "drunky,n who inclines to harmony as
he goes home at night, when there is not
soul in his wayto be annoyed by expressing
confidence through all changes in dog Trays
fidelity, has been quieted before this by
knock on the head by a truncheon. A poor
apple-woman, striving 10 earn wretched
pittance against the birth of an infant evedent-
ly not far distant, is chased from post to pil-
lar by numbered letter Of the alphabet but
here wanton wickedness riots unchecked.-
The edge the pavementis completely block
AIDED. II you happen to be accompanied by
wife, daughter. sister, or any decent woman,
and to be waiting, or not waiting for one OF
TIE onnibuses that must pass there-go any
where, do anything rather than attempt to ell
bow through the phalanx ofrogues and thieves
and nameless shames ard horrors. Dickens
Household Words. elpge1
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i Gy- According to the Asiatic researches, q
very curious mode of trying the title to land is
practieed in Hindostan. Two holes are dug in
the disputed spot, in each Of which the plain
tiff's and defendants lawyers put one of their
legs, and remain there till ore Of them is tired
in which case, his client is defeated. In this
country it is the client not the lawyer who
puts has foot in 1t. s. -, -
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Home.

Iknew my fathers chimney top,
Though nearer to my heart than eye,
And watched the blue smoke reeking up
Between me and the winter sky.
Wayward traced the homeward track,
My wayward youth had left with joy,
Unchanged in soul! Wandered back,
man In years, In heart boy.
Thought upon its cheerful hearth,
And cheerful hearts untainted glee,
And first Of all I'D seen on earth,
This was the dearest spot to me.
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~The taste for emotion may become a
dangerous taste; we should be very cautious
how we attempt to squeeze out Of human life
more ecstacy and paroxysm than it can well
aford.-Sydaey Smith. H
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GvIn the affairs Of life, activity is to be
preferred to dignity; and practical energy
and despatch to premeditated composure and
reserve. -ss
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~"Some men," said New England Pu
ritan two hundred years ago, s'are all church
and NO CHRI.r!" This was strongly said,
but not said without truth.
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Gv Cato, the censor, said to very de-
bauched old dfellow-"Friend, old age has de
formities enough IT its own; do not add to it
the deformity OF vice.
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ca The hoop question, like most others,
has two sides to it. The ladies' take the IN.
SIDE, and Of course we must take the other,
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llzy Society has right to be particular
it is so often deceived. .s
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The Turn of Life.

Between the years of forty and sixty man
who has properly regulated himself may be
considered in the prime Of life. His matured
strength of constitution renders him almost
impervious to the attacks of disease, and ex-
perience has given soundness to his Judgment.
His mind is resolute, firm, and equal; he as
sumes mastery over business, builds up a COM
petence on the foundation he has formed in
early manhood, and passes through period of
life attended by many Qualifications. Having
gone year or two past sixty, he arrives at q
stand STILL But athwart this is viaduct call
ed "The Turn Of Life," which, if crossed in
safety, leads TO TIE valley of sold age,o round
which the river winds, and then beyond with
out boat or causeway to effect its passage.
The bridge is, however CONSTRUCTED Of fra
gile materials, aud it derends upon how i. is
trodden, whether it bend or break. Gout, apo
plexy, are also in the vicinity to waylay the
traveller, and thrust him from the pass; but let
him grid up his loins, and provide himself with
filter staff, and he may trudge in safety, with
perfect composure. To quit metaphor, ssThe
ed walk or into the grave. The system and
powers having reached their utmost expan-
sion, now begin to. either close like flowers at
sunset, or break down at once. One iniudi-
cious stimulant, a single fatal excitement, may
force it beyond its strength, while careful
supply of props, and the withdrawal of all
that tends to force plant, will sustain it in
beauty and yigor until night has entirely set
in.-1he Science Of Life BY Physiciaa.
GA Frenchman who had deposited sum
Of money for safe keeping with friend,
hearing the latter was about to fail, called up
on the man and said, ssSare. I wants my mon
ie." "Certainly, SIR, replied the other, draw
ing out his check book, from which he was
about to fill up check, when the French
man said, "Stop, sare, you gctde monie?''-
"Why, Of course" said his friend, 81 will
give you a check for it Immediately "No,
no,n said the Frenchman, ''if you got de
monte, no want him, but il you Lo got him
den wants him."