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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-11-17
DIED,

In this town, on Saturday night last Col
John Sloan, aged about 65 years. He was q
highly respectable citizen of the county, and
for two years filled the office of Sheriff. On
Sunday evening he was buried with Masonic
honorS. @4~lz'
In Wake county, on the 9Th inst, Samuel
Whitaker, Esq, aged 20 years. He was at one
time Sheriff of Wake, whichcounty he represent
ed in the Legislature for 81 years
In Camden, Ark, on 10th ult., DIR Henry w.
Graham, son of the late John D. Graham, ESQ,
of Lincoln, N. c. He was a graduate of the N :.
t. University and of Jefferson Medical College
at Philadelphia. ~ ....s .
Ia CASTOR county, on the 3lst tult, Capt. YIN.
henderson, in the SD year Of his age. Il 4
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-11-17
SUPERIOR COURT.

The Fall Term of the Superior Court for
Mecklenburg was held last week, Judoe
Person presiding.
On Thursday, the case of Thomas Hart.
John Orr and j. r. Blair, was tried. The
Indictment was for killing Sugar Dulin in
this county last Spring. Hart and Orr
were arraigned-the other defendant had
not been arrested. 1t appears that the
parties got into fight. and Dulin died
about a month afterward from injuries said
to have been received in the ARRAY. The
Jury rendered verdict of not guilty. For
the State, Solicitor Lander and r. p
Waring. For the prisoners, james w.
Osborne and J. II. Wilson,
On Friday, Henry, slave of Mr James
II. Davis. of this county, was tried for kill
ing Sam another negro belonging to the
same gentleman. The Jury found the
prisoner guilty of man slaughter, and he
was sentenced to be branded on the left
hand, stay in Jail two days, and then re-
criSc - la shes.
The suit known as the Court House suit.
WAS. we learn, decided by arbitrators, they
ewing to Danron, the contractor, the full
amount of his claim, about $4,000.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-11-17
CONGRESS

On Monday, the 9TH of December, Con-
gress will assemble. III the Senate the
democrats have a majority of 10. The
House of Representatives will contain I25
democrats, % republicans and IA wing
Americans leaving a democratic majority
of %. On the assembling of the two Houses,
Mr. Buchanan's first Message will be deliv-
cred, and we shall endeavor to lay it before
our readers at the earliest time possible
after it is received here.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-11-17

"All the North Carolina Banks, if WI
mistake not, have suspended specie pay
ments, and yet, right on the back of thi:
event, we learn that the Bank of Wades
boro has declared semi annual dividend
of per cent. This looks to us like the
height of impudence. The old, hacked
bills of Wadesboro are so plentiful in this
market that genteel bank bill can hardly
be met with, and when person gets one
of them it sticks to him like hot glue. In
fine, North Carolina bills accumulate daily
in our market. and like Pharoah's lean kline,
have devoured all the good South Carolina
bills, and arc getting to be q curse.-CheS-
ter IS. g. Standard.
Our South Carolina neighbor is mistaken
the Bank of Wadesboro has not suspend
ed. and there are other Banks in the State
that have not suspended. The Standards
sneers at n. C. Bank bills are rather out OF
place, and might be considered as the
height of impudence." when we remember
that South Carolina Banks led off in re-
fusing to pay specie. excepting the Farm
ers' Bank in this State. near the Virginia
line. If the Standard will take the trouble
TO inform itself, it can find that North Caro-
lima Banks are as solvent as any in its own
State, and however much it may depreciate
our bills now the time may come when it
would be glad to have them sticking "to
him like hot glue" When the Wilmington,
Charlotte and Rutherford Railroad is built,
the Chester Standard and the people of
that part of South Carolina probably will
not be bothered with North Carolina Bank
bills or North Carolina trade. We have
never said word against South Carolina
Banks, neither has any other paper in
this State done so, and we cannot see the
prOpriety of South Carolina newspapers
constantly undertaking our currency. What
is the motive, and what do they expect to
make by it!
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-11-17
LATER FROM EUROPE

The steamer Arabia arrived at Y, York
on the 18th inst, bringing advices from
Liverpool TO the 3lst ut.
Sales of cotton for the week, 1900 bales.
All qualities have declined to Sd. Heavy
failures are reported in Liverpool.
General Cavaignac is dead. Mr.. Ten
Brock lost the Cambridgeshire race. The
Borough Bank of Liverpool has suspended.
Delhi had been stormed and captured
The King of Delhi had escaped. The
British loss was only 600. No quarter was
given the men, but the women and children
We're secured.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-11-17

The Board of Wardens for the county of Meek
lenburg will meet at the Poor House of said
county on the first Saturday in December next,
for the purpose of electing Steward aud a
Physician for the year 1855. Bidders for those
places will please attend.
JNO. WOLF, Chairman.
November II, 1857. s3-3t-pd
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-11-17
LADIES' FAIR!

TIE Ladies of Charlotte viii give AN EN-
IERTAlNAENT on the evening of the 18th
instant, for the benefit ofthe Episcopal Church,
being the first day of the Mecklenburg county
Agricultural Fair-at which they will be pleased
to see all persons having an interest i'll the pro-
motion of religious objects. 80.
ADMTTTANCE so CENTS. y..s.
Charlotte, November Il, z1857 = -
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-11-17
NegrOes for sale.

The subscribers, as Administrators of Silas
Todd. decd, will sell on Friday the 18th of
JANUARY, at the late residence of the deceased
Eight Likely Negroes,
One man and the balance women and children.
Terms, months credit with note and ap-
proved security. SJNO. L. TODD,
- Us - g. : ADAM III. TODD,
Nov 18th S3-0t Administrators
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-11-17
THE MECKLENBURG FAIR,

Tomorrow the annual Exhibition of the
Mecklenburg Agricultural Society opens
The various committees to award premiums
are requested to attend on the ground at an
carly hour. And it is hoped that all viii
manifest an interest in this matter by at
tending and participating in the proceed
mos,
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-11-17
SECRETARY OF STATE.

The Council of State met in Raleigh on
Tuesday last and appointed Rufus w.
Page, Esq, Secretary of State in place of
Mr. Hill, decd. Mr. Page is the son in law
of the late Secretary and has been dis
charging the duties of the office for some
time past
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-11-17

MARYLAND ELECTION.-The democratic
majority in the State, outside of the CITY of
Baltimore is lOU0, being gain outside of
the city of 3,176; but the immense majority
of the opposition in the city, secured by
the Plug Ugly clubs, carries the State.
Three democrats and three whig- Amcri-
cans are elected to Congress. the notorious
Henry Winter Davis being among the lat
ter number.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-11-17
For the Wsfera De,aoerof =
tut tHe FTtSltFH 1IeTH0tTdf,
wooDnfANt- SPARE FHAT TREE

/ Z ~ :
Mr. EDITOR Most of your readers are
doubtless familiar with The beautiful ballad
with the above title, by Cen Morris, at
present one of the Editors of the Home
Journal and one of tbs. most genial of
American poets. But apart. howe vcr, from
the intrinsic merit of the poem. some of
your readers may recognize the propriety of
its insertion from the occurrence of recent
events among ourselves. BY the way, Mr.
Editor, might we venture to inquire why
these touching words of Morris were not
used en- that oceasion-con erprezione-a
la Russell! Could they have failed of
effect! Were the victorious achievements
of the inconsolable Widow of deacon Bedott
forgotten! But here's the ballad-the itaL-
lcs are ours: TIIEMIS.
wooDMAN SPARE THAT TREEt
Woodman, spare that tree
Touch not single GOagh;
Ia youth 1t SHELTERED me,
And I'll protect it now.
Twas my forefather's hand
That PLACID it near his cot,
There, woodman, let it stand
Thy axe shall harm it not.
That old familiar tree,
Whose glory and renown,
Are spread DER land and sea,
And wouldSt thou hack it down!
Woodman, forbear thy stroke!
Cut not its earth-bo bound ties; .. T.
Oh! spare that aged oak, "-.."-'l
Now tow ring to the skies.
When but an idle boy,
sought its grateful Shade;
In all their gushing joy, ...-. &c..
Here, too, my sisters play'd:
My mother kiss'd me here; b."
My father pressed my hand,
Forgive this foolish tear. @- --s
But let that old oak stand
My heart strings round thee cling,
Close as thy bark, old friend =.
Hero shall the wild bird sing, r..
And still hy branches bend.
Old tree! the storm still brave,
And woodman, leave the spot; .zs-i
While 1ve a hand to save, - /
Thy axe shall harm it not.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-11-17
SAD ACcrDENT TO A r. r. CoNDUc1

SAD ACCIDENT TO A R. R. CONDUCTOR.
.-KINGsvILLE, Nov. 13.-Mr Shaw, con-
ductor on the freight train on the S. G.
Road stepped off the platform of aecarion
the up train, below here to-day, and had
both his legs completely cut off below the
knees. He expired in short time after.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-11-17

COLUMBIA. Nov. 16.-The Cotton
market is quiet Int steady. There is no
changczin prices-I4 to l24, and choice
shade higher. r54..s4. .a-. st. -..s-
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-11-17
Constitution of Kansas.

ST. Louis, November I2-Thc Lee
compton correspondent of the St. Louis
Republican says, Il majority of the Con-
vcntion propose to submit the Constitution
with and without slavery to the people.
The Democrats correspondent says the
pro-slayery clause Of the Constitution has
been adopted by the Convention. with only
four dissenting votes. The clause only
will be submitted to the people.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-11-17
SaDOniGer,

OR CONCENTRATED LEY.-War-
ranted to make soap without lime, and with
little trouble. The best and cheapest ar.
ticle in use. Price 25 and 50 cents can
Sold by - So. PRITGHARD,
Nov. IL. Twins Corner
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-11-17

TIT should be borne in mind that the fol-
lowing are wholesale prices mostly. We
endeavor to keep the quotations correct,
but allowance must be made for the fnct
that prices frequently change immediately
after the publication of the paper
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-11-17

NORMAL COLLEGE.-The Raleigh Chris
tian Advocate says that the number of
students at this institution in Randolph
County n. c., exceeds that of any other
Southern Methodist, College, and is larger
than ever before.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-11-17

OUR COURT 1OUSE.-All who have been
Inside ct the Court House in this town.
must ne struck with the great Inconvenience
~ IT, interior arrangements. The lawyers,
and those who have business with them,
feel this Inconvenience on every Court oc-
caSi"n- The way the seats are now ar
ranged, spectators, witnesses, jury, officers
OF the cei'rt, and lawyers, are huddlcd to-
gctl.rr in a mass; and, like the Irishman's
twins, You can't tell t'other from which.
We respectfully call the attention of the
t"uRtg Court to this matter, and suggest
that with but little expense alterations
could be made which would afford greater
convenience to all concerned. 1t would
be better to have the Clerks seat in front
below and near the Judge, and seats rang
nag in Il half circular form immediately in
front of the Clerk, for the lawyers, with
railing around and space between them and
the Jury boxes on each side to admit tie
l.assagr of persons wishing to speak to
their attorneys.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-11-17

NAMES.-"What's la a name % If a
rose with any other name would smell as
sweet, why not name the rose something
else? Why, simply because, in giving it
another name, we might assume that of
aHohter .Ro,rer, and thereby do injustice.
Sometimes there is not much in name.
but then again there is, and the using of
the same name causes Inconvenience if
Hothing more 1t is wrong for one news
paper to assume the name of another.
Courtesy ought to forbid it if nothing else.
There is no paper in this State now, we
believe, except our own, called the Demo
craft" and we can protest, without giving
offence, against the using of one amother's
names. There are plenty of titles for new
papers without using part or the whole
* that by which paper already establish
ID Is known. The Post Office DePartm mt
does not allow two Post Offices in The same
State to bear the same name, and the same
rule ought to be respected by persons
establishing newspapers.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-11-17

CHARLESTON, Nov. .14.-Sales of 600
bales of Cotton to-day. 100 of which We're
sold after receipt of the steamers news, at
/ to decline
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NOTICE.,

In pursuance to decree of the Court of
Equity for Lincoln county, will proceed to
sell on the 18th of November, at the late resi-
dence ofWm. Little, decd, upon credit of IL
months, with interest from day of sale,
- Seven Tracts of Land.
Some of them lying on the Catawba River and
Mountain Creek. Purchasers to give bond and
security. WM.- j. HOKE, e. & NJ E.
November H. 1857 1t
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-11-17
J. NJ. HUTCHINSON. JOHN E. BROWN
EaUTCHHsON & BROWN
Notice

Is.hcreby givento all persons indebted to the
late firm Ut THROWN, Brawley 81 Co, chat the
Notes due said firm have been placed with Hut
Gibson ~ Brown Attorneys at Law, for rollec-
tom. Those indebted will please call at an early
day and make settlement, as it is necessary that
the business of the firm should be closed an
Immediately raE .h BROWN d CO.,
Nov Ia. 1t Surviving Partners
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-11-17

New York, November 9.-The weekly
statement shows that the banks now hold
nearly $l6,50a, 900 in specie = : j
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-11-17

REMARKS.-Wh in demand ut a
slight adrance,--not much coming in.
Very little cotton coming in--the article
is steady at quotations. Market we'll sup
piled with Corn Bacon is commanding q
fair price and is in. demand. although
slightly declined. Flour has advanced a
little, but we do not change last weeks
quotations.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-11-17

~ A session of the L. S. District Court
FOR the District of Cape Fear will be held
IN fayettevIlle on the Odd inst, by order
OF Judge Potter. This is done in conse-
quence of the inability of the Judge to at
tend at Wilmington.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-11-17

y The Turnpike Road running from
AsheVille, N. c., through Waynesvile
Murphy, Webster and Franklin to the
Georgia line, is 100 miles long, and cost
about $1,000 per mile. The road is a State
work, having been built by the State with
out a dollar from individuals. A writer in
the Spirit of the Age says it scarcely pays
one per cent.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-11-17

y At the late State Fair a premium
was awarded to Buckets manufactured by
Mr. Makepeace in this State.
AT the Orange county Fair, week before
last. premium of SIS was awarded to Thos.
II. Hughes for the largest yield of Corn to
the acre-85 bushels and gallons.
% At the Cumberland county Agricul-
tural Fair, a premium of S. was awarded
to John kirkpatrick for the largest yield
of Chinese Sugar Cane Syrup, being $50
gallons from acres. Also, $40 to G.. w.
Billiard for best yield of Corn to the acre,
6S bushels.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-11-17

- At the late South Carolina State
FAIR. premiums were awarded to the fol-
lowing persons in North Carolina: John S.
Davidson, of Mecklenburg county, for best
Durham bull and heifer; and to Boyden &
Son for Ploughs.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-11-17

- The Hon. Thomas L. Clingman. of
'hiS State, has been selected by the Agri-
cultural Society of South Carolina to deliv-
or the next Annual Address.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-11-17

- We learn that Hon. VIM. A. Ora
ham intends practising law in the Superior
Court of Mecklenburg county.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-11-17

LECTURE.-Victor C. Barrin ger, Esq,
delivered lecture in the Court House last
tuesday evening before the Young Mems
Christian Association. His subject was
the American Colonization Society" We
were highly gratified with the manner in
which he treated the subject. While he
approved the sending of the free negro
population to Liberia, lie condemned, a.
wrong and Injurious to all concerned. the
emancipation of large bodies of slaves for
the purpose of sending them to that Colony.
His remarks on the character of the negro.
his susceptibility of civilization, and the
climate and resources of Africa, were in
structive and interesting"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-11-17
IMPORTANT RUHEORS!!!
MECKLENBURG COUNTY .
AGAINST- THE STATE

BLUE STONE.-It is stated, and from the
authority of DIR. Ii. NJ. Prtchard, who has lust
received from the mandatory, for which he is
agent, several hundred pounds OF the finest arti-
Gle ever offered in the town of Charlotte to b..
onablad in short time to supercede in quality
and sale any imported article, and at less prize.
Caliand-see It, : ---4, = - I =
Nov. II, 1857. IRWINs CoRNRR =
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-11-17

sS The Democratic papers of this State
have already commenced the discussion of
the Gubernatorial question. One paper
suggests that the Democratic State Conven-
ton for the nomination of a candidate for
Governor, be held early in February next.
Another recommends the middle Of May.
BE easy, gentlemen. The State is yours,
therefore spare us long political canvass.
Designate your man for Governor on the
18th of July; that will be sufficient time
vi. Herald. --.
The 4th of July may be time enough to
hold the democratic Convention but it will
not be time enough to ,catch the Herald's
party. If any short turn can be taken to
defeat Us it will be done. We must not let
this talk of the opposition papers about tho
State being ours inspire US with too much
confidence. Therefore, watch
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-11-17
Starch.

Black Pepper, Ginger, Baking and
Washing Soda, Cream Tartar, Nutmags,
Mace, Cinnamon, Cloves and Flavourins
Extracts of every kind. For sale at whole
sale and retail by
II. NJ. PRITCHARD,
Nov. IL. r..,. Irwin's Corner.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-11-17

- Senator ToOmbs has been reelected
to the U. S. Senate by the Georgia Legis-
lature.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-11-17

Hoes IN TENNEssEE.-A letter from
Shelbyyille, Tennessee, says that there will
be fatted for market from $50 ,OOOto 100000
Hogs, within an area Of fifty miles each
way from that point. H--4.-.,
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-11-17

Il The Bank of Cape Fear has declared
semi-annual dividend of 3 per cent.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-11-17
Administrators Notice,

On Tuesday the oath and Wednesday the 25th
OF November, we will sell at public auction, at
the late residence of Mrs Mary Johnston, dec d :,
in the county of Castor, N c., the following
property of her estate: Ssaag ... ..rsn
From 800 to 1000 bushels Corn.
Il qun"tty Of Hay, Fodder &. shear Outs.
About 10000 lbs. of Seed Cotton,
\ road Wagon, Carriage and Buggy and
Harness; all the Farming Utensils, i sett
of Blacksmth's Tools, Cotton Gin, HON
my Mill, fine Piano and Clock, Library
Of Books.
Household & kitchen Furniture
' and Table Ware. "'"
From 80 10 60 heal Of Hogs, from 2Oto 80
heQd Of Cutie. flee head Of Horses q Mules,
and a great variety Of articles not here men
toned.
Also, viii be HIRED publicly or privately
at the same time, the NEG RIO ES of the
Misses Mary and Martha Johnston .
JOHN r. JOHNSTON
-,ar SIDNEY X. JOHNSTON ( ADM Is.
November 8, 1857, Ut .
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-11-17

STOCKHOLDERS MEETING.-The Con
vention of the Stockholders in the Will
mington & Weldon Railroad Company,
was organized by calling Owen R. Kenan,
Esq, to the Chair, and appointing VIM. F.
Dancy, Esq, of Edgecombe, and p. Muir
ply, Esq, Of Sampson, Secretaries. ..-
The chief matter discussed, was the
measures to be adopted towards arranging
the bonds of the Company to the amount
of 1922, 900 held in England and payable
at the close of next year. In regard to
this the advice of the Stockholders was
requested. We understand that the whole
matter was referred to the President and
Directors. p
The President and Directors were re-
elected without opposition. The proxy of
the State was held by Col. kenan, of Dup
Wilmington Journal
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-11-17

SUFFERING AT New YoRK.-On Monday
night no less than four hundred persons
were accommodated with lodgings at the
various station houses or " corporation
beds" This shows that an unusually large
number of poor persons are in straitened
circumstances in consequence of the hard
times. ...
On Tuesday night large body of work
ingmen assembled in the Park where sew
eral speeches were made. One young man
especially was very explicit in his statements
He said they might ust as we'll be shot
down in the attempt to procure, food as
starve to death. He himself had only had
a crust of bread and bowl of water for his
breakfast, as we'll as his wife aud two
children, and he would advise every man
in that large assemblage to meet at Temp
kinssquare in the morning, armed to the teeth,
and then they would show those in power
who the city really belonged to. [Cheers.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-11-17

300 gallons ofpure Einseed Oil,
Just received and will be sold low 70: Cash
by II. NJ. PRITCHARD,
Nov. H.. Irwin's Corner.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-11-17

u The Grand Division of the Sons of
Temperance of North Carolina meets in
Louisburg OH the first day of December
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-11-17

1t is positively asserted in Washington
that Judge Mason has resigned the com
mission of Minister to France. The runlor
is that Senator Slidell will succeed Judge
Mason.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-11-17

'ORRE1HDD WEEKLY BY II. NJ. FARROW
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-11-17

ECONOMY IN Observation-Disclosures six
pounds and thirteen ounces of good bread
have been made from fourteen pounds of
-four and one and half pounds of rice, by
the following method !: Tie up the rice in
thick linen bag, allow it ample room to
swell, boil for three or four hours, until it
becomes a smooth paste. mix this while
warm with the -four, adding the usual
quantity of yeast and salt, allow the dough
to rise near the fire, and divide into loaves.
1t is affirmed, on high authority, that -four
thus treated will yield fifty per cent. more
bread than by the ordinary method.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-11-17

DEATH FROM SNUFF DIPPING.-A beauti-
full and otherwise highly accomplished
young lady, of New York. died recently
from the effects of the pernicious and
disgusting practice of snuff-dipping. She
had become so addicted to the habit that
her lungs were literally stopped up with the
vile compound, and respiration being stop
ped, death ensued. Let snuf-dippers make
note.