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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-01-13
Rirer and Hdrbor Bills.

WAsHINGToN, Jan. About forty mem
bers of the House have held caucus and
concluded to consolidate all the river and
harbor bills into a general bill, and to use
their efforts to pass it over the Executive
veto.
IMPORTANT TO BAcHELoRs.-The Court
of Oyer and Terminer, at Pittsburg, few
days since, on application for divorce, made
principally on the. ground that the. wife
was an inveterate scold, and therefore a
most undesirable life companion, was
rejected. Judge Mcclure remarked that,
if men married sharp tongued women, they
must expect an occasional excoriation, and
not trouble this Court with applications for
severance Bachelors should remember
this decision, and we advise them to cut this
paragraph out and paste it in their hats.
A negro, in Columbia, South Carolina,
had just purchased new hat, which he
stuck on his head, in very foppish style.
Soon after, it began to rain heavily, and
Cuffee dotted his beaver, and tucked it
under his arm. A gentleman, passing by,
and observing the occurrence, said-"You
fool, why don't you put on your hat, and
save your head from the rain" Cufee's
sagaeious reply was-"Head b'long to
Aossa-hat b'long to ntgger, sir"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-01-13

A Mosr REMARKABLE CAsE.-We do
not expect that our readers will place the
utmost confidence in the truth of the
following, which we find in one of our
exchanges:
''Charles Houston, a man well known on
the Alabama river, but the last few years
resident of California, was killed by the
explosion ola steamboat near San Francisco
few months since. A noble Newfoundland
dog, owned by him, escaped injury, and
dragged the body of his master to the
shore. The dog was sent home to the
mother of the deceased, residing In Perry
county, Alabama. On being shown a
daguerreotype of his lost master, the dog
Immediately recognised it, and commenced
licking it, sending up the most piteous
bowls; since that time he has refused all
food, and means almost constantly. When
last heard from he was in dying condition,
and is probably dead by this time.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-01-13

@N~sThe friends Of IL. n.
E4S~NS Maxwell announce him as candi-
dave Tor The Office of COnsI: bic for the Char
lotte Beat. Election Sd Saturday in Janua-
ry 1887
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-01-13
Common schools.

WE, the "Common School Committees"
for the two distric is III the town OF Charlotte.
inform the citizens that we have unitedly en-
pIoyed Mr.. f. q Fins for the ensuing year,
aud that a School under his superint, ndance
will be opened at the Common School-house
in this place Monday the 5th of January,
1857. f. Ii. ANDREWS,
X. NJ. JAMlSON,
A. GRAY,
c. -OVERMAN,
E. GRAHAM,
J. RIGLER.
Dec. Is, 1s56-5w
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-01-13

Snow BALLING WITH A VENGEANCE
On Thursday afternoon. says the Argus, a
gang of fellows collected on Water street,
Norfolk, and commenced furious snow
ball frolic among themselves and attacking
all who passed. Some were rolled about in
the snow, some knocked down with stones,
and, horrible to state, part of mans nose
was bitten off! Dirks and pistols were
drawn, clubs used, and the yelling, shout
ing, believing and bowling were absolutely
frightful.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-01-13

SANS" OPINION OF HIMSELF.-The
Crockett (Texas) Printer states that Gen.
Sam Houston. while on visit to that place
a few days since, said in private converse
ton, that there was nothing now left for
the American party but to join either the
Democrats or the Republicans" This an
nouncement of the decline of fortunes of
know nothingism may be considered as
official"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-01-13

'TLL CALL AROUND AND PAY."-What
world of woe is contained in these few
words to the poor artizan and mechanic!
"Pll call around and pay" says the rich
man, to avoid the trouble of going to his
desk to get the necessary funds, and the
poor mechanic is obliged to 90 home to
disappoint his workmen and all who depend
upon him for their due. 1t is an easy
matter to work; the only real glory in this
life is an Independent idea of being able to
sustain yourself by the labor of your own
hands, and it may be easily imagined what
crushing force there is in "rll call around
and pay" to the laboring man who depends
upon that pay for subsistence.-If those
who could pay would only pay at once, it
would place hundreds and thousands in a
condition to do likewise, and would prevent
much misery and distress"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-01-13

CHANGE OF PUBLIC OPINIoN.-The Dali
ly News, of New York, conservative Dem
ocratic journal, expresses the belief that a
change is taking place in the public opinion
of the popular mind in relation to Federal
politics. 1t says:
''Since the election of James Buchanan
a change has come over the spirit of the
popular mind at least, if we may judge from
the moderate tone of the press in every
part of the country and of all shades of
opinion. The ultraists and extremists of
every quarter stand rebuked by the triumph
of the Democracy and its representative
man, James Buchanan. The Nebraska bill
expresses perfect neutrality on the great
exciting question of the day--it eschews at
once radicalism on either fank-it was a
measure not of compromise, but of Just
moderation, and its spirit is perfectly ex-
pressed in the character of the great states
mar of Pennsylvania.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-01-13

~ There is no truth in the report that
the Supreme Court has come to conclu-
sion In the bred Scott case, involving the
constitutionality of the Missouri Compro-
mise. The Judges have not yet had a
consultation on the subject.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-01-13

E. B. Drake, Esq, Editor Of the Asbe.
borough Bulletin, is about to become Ed;to,
of the Salisbury Herald. The Bullet,
cffice is for sale.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-01-13

HIGH PRICEs.-Another instance of the
very high prices which negro property is
now commanding, is furnished by the sale
of the estate of VIM. E. Anderson, by the
Commissioner IN Equity, in this District,
or Tuesday. A woman twenty-one years
old, and her infant brought $l,3O1 and a
likely girl, four years old, $751;. A tract
Of land which, five years ago, could not have
been sold at 81, was bid off at $40 per
acre. YorkviLle Enquirer.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-01-13

of rottenness, favoritism, &c.
The institution now under consideration
has, doubtless, always been free and open
for the most minute inspection of its opera
tons to any one properly entitled to claim
that right. 1 will venture the assertion
that the most searching examination into
the business of that Bank, under its present
allie and efficient management, would de-
velop high order of diplomatic skill in the
financial operations of the institution. The
invention of steam, and the application of
electricity to its modern uses. has been in
strumental to considerable degree in
pulling down the ancient usages and old
land marks heretofore established and OBJ
served, and have inaugurated in their stead
the ''nimble sixpence," the quick return,
the accomplished Banker.
Returning again to the proposition that
Banks properly managed are useful; and
as one is entitled to the credit of being
more useful than another, according to the
skill and fidelity of its management, it
necessarily follows that without skill in
their management they would be an I'M
mitigated evil. A reference to the reports
made by the proper officers of this Bank.
indicate that the investment of the funds
of the State in this institution have been
exceedingly remunerating to the State. L
ask, then, why is it proposed to destroy this
Banks it because a better one is pro-
posed! Not at all. Will gentlemen COM
pei this Bank to go into liquidation, and
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1857-12-25

The following interesting little Item
We clip from the samiiae Mich. }
Leader
On the i4th inst. three children OF
a Frenohman named Joseph Bro,te. IN
the town Of Willow Creek. on Lake
Huron. strsyed from their fathers
shanly into the surrounding woods.
They were Two girls Of eight and six
years respectively. and a boy Of four.
ID WAS two nights, one whole day. and
part Of two others. before they were
found. and then N lumber shanty in
The woods, Ia an exhausted condition.
The little boy had been for some time
senseless and speechless, and bis little
sisters bad lain him out. composing
bis limbs, supposing him dead. He
was restored 70 partial consciousness.
but only 10 die in his mothers arms.
The other two were restored without
difficulty.
Mr.. Brotte had Just moved upon a
new lot Of lands from Canada. The
children went into the woods 10 hunt
wintergreens. A dog, which was
taken with party Of men in search Of
them, was the first 10 discover them.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1857-12-25

II is high time that we had another
mail from the far West. telling US Of
the state OF affairs between the Saints
aud the Soldiers. Everybody is anx-
ious 10 know what has become of the
Utah expedition. The Mo. RepubIi-
can Of saturday, says:
The mail has, Of course, been STOP
ped by Brigham Young, as the con-
tractors and carriers were Mormons,
but we have supposed that weekly ex-
presses. az least. would be dispatched.
% keep The Governments advised Of the
position OF the troops. and the posi-
BILE chance Of getting into Great Salt
Lake this winter. In the absence Of
these dispatches, a good deal Of solic-
itade must be felt for the safety Of
those engaged in the campaign.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1857-12-25

A DIsPUTEo Q0S-TIoN.-An old
topper, af.er indul2 ng quise freely in
his accustomed beverage, amused him
self by teasing a mes.iesome horse.
The animal not fancying his famii ar
tiles, suddenly reared, aud The disciple
OF Bacchus fouad himself sprawling
in an adjacent mud puddle. Gatnef-
ing himself up as composedly as his
situation would allow, ne shouted 10
his son Johu, who was Standing by,
John, aid you see me kick that
ere boss ?"
Why, no. dad. the boss kicked
you /"
Reckon not, John. One or s'other
of US got badly bois,ed. faint me,
John, for I'm here %
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1857-12-25

re- GROCER. -" Well, Augustus,
you have been appren,iced now three
months, and have seen the several de-
partments of our trade; wish 70 give
you choice of occupation" APrREs-
TIcE -''Thank'ee, SIR" GRocER-
well now, what part of the business
do you like best?" AUe.-(with a
sharpness beyond his years) "Shut-
tin up, sir ]"
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1857-12-25

This wonderful preparation u beginning 70 DO
known and appreciated In this and adjoining
counties. lta excellence has been attcztsd|by
the certificates Of some Of our best aud most hen
orable oitizena. Weourselvos have tried Il, n'd
found II 10 possess almost miraculous prorcfnes
restoring color and health 10 the hair and scalp
and imparting delicious freshness and sio~Ii.
ness 10 the hair. We advise all who are In nsed
Of = hair preparation 10 Try the infssiibls Hal
Restorative Of Prof. WooD. None win ever ~
gret the price paid for this superior compos't'on
See his advertisement In another column. Ia
lem Advocate.
~ We invite our rohjsr 70 The rcpn sH'
DR. AykR's advertisements which appear In ~
columns Of our paper. They deserve attentief
~ treating Of what interests Us all, and nom
source which all have long respected. tn
DooToR Il well known ~ one Of the issd'n'
Chemists Of this country, who desotes ais kro&'
requirements 70 the discovery and manufactor'
Of remedies for popular use. The unper.IlsIs
success which has followed hls labor.iz
known In this community 10 need On
ton from our pcn.--fW ashlnston 90
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1857-12-25

@ Two weasels found an egg
Let US not fight for it, said the elder
weasel, ''but enter into partnership"
VERY good" said weasel the younger.
SO taking the egg between them, each
sucks an end my children" said
redIapes, the attorney, though you
have but one client between you, make
the most of him."
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1857-12-25

We have always been inclined to receive WE
doubt the accounts Of wonderful cures In desrer'
ale eases, with which the propriesors Of patent
medicines arc accustomed 10 garnish their advcr-
tisements, but tho ELECTS produced BY the Scan
dInaviau Remedies Of this distinguished swede
are 50 notorious, and 90 amply verified BY dIfce''
personal testimony, ~ 10 put doubt and suspiciof.
out Of the question. The cures, NJ reported b.
the patients themselves, comprehend nervous
complaints. dyspepsia, bilious disorders, hts.
rheumatism. and almost every species Of diseass
affecting the stomach, the skin. and the organs q
respiration. Under these circumstances We can
have no objection 10 giving such importsht factz
publicity In ourcolumns. Hamlet says. There u
more In heaven and earth than Is dreamed Of ID
your philosophy" and every day convinees al
that the science Of medicine IL not the exclusive
property Of "the faculty." DR.. Roback has 40
auired fame and fortune by his successful treat
ment of disease, and his Blood Purider aud
Blood Pills are In general demand.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1857-12-25

~- The health Of Senator Sumner
has not been restored. He is sill fee
bic. He walks in a hesitaling style,
and with great labor, and is soon ia
tigued. 1t is not probable that he
will ever be himself again.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1857-12-25

re- A beautiful inscription, il is
aid, may be found in an Italian grave
Sard Here lies Estella, who trans
ported large fortune to Heaven in
acts Of charity, and has gone thilher
% enjoy it."
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1857-12-25

One little garden patch" of ours
has been very profitable this season.
The snails ale up tue cucumhars-lhA
-eni5@sns ace up The snails-the neigh
boris cat, ale up the chickens, and we
are now in search Of something that
viii eat up The cats Can any of our
agricultural friends aid us p Alabama
Planter.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1857-12-25

H- The o. S. Journal learns that
letter has been received in Columbus.
from " Governor" Henry B. Payne, in
which he declares himself on the
Douglas side of the Kansas consrover-
sy, aud " fornenst" the Administration
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1857-12-25


In directing the attention pf ouffe@jefa - ~
Rebaak's advertisement, No hhye 40 hqsl:eI'fn
hi sagina that all be claims fof his WeIleiI@@ y
es.fsmsd Ii osfiinoatss ifom all lef. of No
West The lansu 80 OF these eeft'p.tte- N
earnest and grateful. and NE cutss ft''f q -'!n
a Varists III diseases. that 10 u4uid W itit< ~
e.s-,ioo 6s resforalive properties oI The rf@I4-
rstions, II appears that vhilg hotnn'<.'< -'.'''t
ia native mountains In sweden a"t"3 <'.''
large quantity Of rare medicinel herbs; ."t ~
In this oountn, and b, eonhlnins 'ns !. n q
and solid extracts oI those po.,ei'int
III Celebrated Hood ruriher. snd Hood 1''l.
which are said 70 eseIclss NOR. 's ae< n..'s
sss' y s.lslenee. Df, hobaak's theory n. <ttt
all diseases originate IN the blg9d, aud y would
seem that tho rapid recovery " his pourut< M
a. coa,,e al these disniettant affords <frpng
ess evidence that hls pathology u NJ
rect certain IL y that The celebrity o. by, Md
ieines increases daily, and that he has sother<!c
proofs OF their suoceas In his possession zoe ~
vertisemant.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1857-12-25

We are informed by gentleman
Just from Nebraska. that some Indians
are now held in slavery by a citizen of
that place. The holder OF them is re-
Gently from Utah. where he purchased
them from the Mormons, where Indian
slavery is one OF the adjunc1s Of the
plurality wife system, and he now con-
Iinues 70 hold them, doubtless, " in
conformity with the bred Scout decis-
ion. "-[ Missouri Democrat, 9th inst.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1857-12-25

ET IL is rumored that Senator
Bates. Of Delaware, will resign, and
that Mr.. Comegys, the former incum-
fbnt, will be appointed by the Cover
n.r. The Legislature is elected in
nat State every two years.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1857-12-25

PKosE. = Some newspaper cores
pondent-a female--asks The question,
''what is man ?" and answers iG in
the following somewhat trushiul, al
though no. very iattering, ssyle:
"a thing 10 waltz VIVA, thing 10
fiirt with, 70 take one 70 places of
amusement. 70 laugh a.. 70 be married
70, TO pay ones bills, 70 keep one COM
fortably."
POETRY. - Another correspondent,
in answer TO the ques ion, 'wnat is
woman 2" answers
Gan article manufactured by MILL
ners and dress makels,
"'Who wants but little on her hesu.
H.fr4 rInh hall IA. m la h. r a ~
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1857-12-25

@ Many of the brightest virtues
pre- like stars-there must be night, or
they cannot shine. Without suffering
there could be no iortitude, no patience,
mo compassion, no sympathy.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1857-12-25

EE- 1t is said that American ladies'
flirt more than those Of any other
nation, and make the lruest and best
wives in the world.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1857-12-25

Nr Instruct your children so that
their good actions may make your
name immoral.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1857-12-25

So While we are executing one
work. we ara preparing ourselves 10
undertake another
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1857-12-25

Vague. injurious reports are no
mans lies, but all mems oarelessness'
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1857-12-25

Er The only amaranthine flower
on earth is virtue.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1857-12-25

rs- lie declares himself guilty.
who defends himself before accuse
ton.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1857-12-25

81 Time keeps his constant pace.
and dies a. fast In idleneaa a. In en-
pIoy.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1857-12-25

The longer the saw Of oonsen-
ton Is drawn, the hotter u grows.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1857-12-25
WHO wants but little on her hesu.
But much below 10 make her sp v.0.' ~


~ An old, ragged, red-faced. for
lorn-looking woman accos'ed US With,
''Plase, sir, for the luv iv Heaven,
give me a ftp TO buy bread with | am
poor, lone woman. with twins 10 sup
port"
why. my good woman we said,
'.you seem to be 700 old 10 have twins
OF your own"
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1857-12-25

Rx- More tender and more blessed is
often the brooding influence Of the sa-
cred dead than The words Of the living.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1857-12-25

fg- The flatterer is like the serpent
that ticks It's prey loag time before
il swallows Il.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1857-12-25

- The jealous man poisons his
own banquet, and then eats H.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1857-12-25

To WASH BRowS LIsES.-Wash in
cold suds. and rinse without boiling.
and have the starch cold.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1857-12-25

piled, ''I m only raIsin' EN-.
"How old are your twins ?"
Zone of 'em is seven weeks ould,
and T. other is eight mon.hs.'
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1857-12-25

Ladies' are like violels the
more modest and retiring. the more we
love them
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1857-12-25

~ Time keeps his constant pace.
and iiles a. Fast In idlaneas a. In en-
|ploy.
fE While we are executing one
work, we ara preparing ourselves 10
undertake another.
Vague. injurious reports are no
mans lies, but all mems oarelesaness'
The longer the saw Of oonten-
ton il drawn, the hotter u grows
- The jealous man poisons his
own banquet, and then eats H.
Ladies' are like violets the
more modest and retiring. the more we
love them
- Peace Is the evening star Of
the soul. a. virtue IL its sun. and the
two are never far apart.
~ Ia il not very absurd 70 call
bills that you are not able 10 pay bills
Payable ?"
~ Commissions. by the very fact
Of their violence. show that they are
short-lived.
ES- The world makes us takers.
but solitude makes Us thinkers.
rT Reason Is the test Of ridicule
NOT ridicule the test Of truth.
Eg- More tender and more blessed is
often the brooding influence Of the sa-
cred dead than The words Of the living.
To WASH BRowS LIsEs.-Wash IN
cold suds, and rinse without boiling J
and have the starch cold.
Er The only amaranthine flower
on earth is virtue.
Ter lie declares himself guilty,
who defends himself before accuse
ton.
ES- The hatterer is like the serpent
that ticks It's prey loag time before
il swallows ID.
ET- The man who Is w .hout an
idea, generally has The greatest idea OF
himself.
~ Joy is the proper element OF
the human mind gloom is akin TO
moroseness. aud moioseness is wick
edness.
Ex~ A man who dislikes mop han
dies should be careful how he spits
his tobacco juice on a redheaded wo-
mans carpet
Exr Ii you observe a man and wo-
man correcting each other in company,
set them down as man and wife.
E8- Excessively polite ladies shake
hands with the lips Of their fingers.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1857-12-25

Es- Excessively polite ladies shak,
hands with the lips Of their fingers.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1857-12-25

Er II you observe a man and wo-
man correcting each other in company.
set them down as man and wife.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1857-12-25

- Peace Is the evening star Of
the soul. a. virtue IL liz sun. and the
two are never far apart.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1857-12-25

re- The man who is without an
idea, generally has The greatest idea Of
himself.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1857-12-25

~ Commissions, by the very fact
Of their violence. show that they are
short-lived.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1857-12-25

~ Ii il not very absurd 70 call
bills that you are not able 10 pay "Bil!s
Payable ;"
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1857-12-25

~ Joy is the proper element OF
the human mind gloom is akin TO
moroseness. aud mofoseness is wick
edness.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1857-12-25

EI- Reason Is the test Of ridicule
not ridicule the test of truth.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1857-12-25

ES~ A man who dislikes mop han
dies should be careful how he spits
his tobacco juice on q redheaded wo-
mans carpet
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1857-12-25

fF The world makes US takers,
but solitude makes US thinkers.