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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-05-05
GENERAL JAcksoN's REQUEST OF A

GENERAL JAcKsoN's REQUEST OF A
GOLD SNUFF Box.-The box bequeathed
by Gen. Jackson to the Common Council
of New York. to be awarded by it to the
bravest officer or soldier from that city en-
gagged in the late war, caused another meet
ing of the committee of the Board of Alder
men on Tuesday, to ascertain who is enti-
tied to it under the terms of the will. Gen.
Scott appeared. by invitation, before the
committee. He was unprepared to give
any opinion as to the individual bravery of
the actors in the war. He spoke of grand
son of Alexander Hamilton, who was lieu
tenant in the service, and present at several
battles; also of Colonel Burnet, but could
not say from actual knowledge. He advis-
ed that the committee open correspon-
dence with Generals Wool, Quitman, and
other officers he named. who had an oppor-
tunity of Witnessing the personal perfor-
nance of those under their commands, and
offered himself to direct the letters, and
mark them free. The committee accepted
the offer, and communications are 30 be
prepared.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-05-05

A DREADFUL SLAUGHTER AMONG THE
CAFFREs.-One of the London papers
contains an account of terrible slaughter
among the Cafres, in which no less than
thirty thousand human beings perished
1t is stated that disturbances of a most
sanguinary character recently took place
among the Zulus. These disturbances were
caused by contest between Ketchwya and
Umbulazi, two sons If the paramount chief
Panda. On the I'd December, the latter
was defeated with immense slaughter.-The
victorious Ketchwya, lad of nineteen, after
the battle, divided his army into three
sections and with these secured the country
in all directions putting to death not only
his enemies but all neutral or doubtful
subjects who came in his way. lie, how
ever, kept clear of Panda, who by the
latest intelligence, was raising an army in
defence of his throne. 1t is said that men,
women and children were all alike put to
death. Umbulazi was put to death with
the utmost barbarity, having been skinned
alive.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-05-05
A Rare Chance
State of North Carolina.

Office Court Of fEquity-Cleaueland County.
NOTICE is hereby given that, I. Durham and
wife Ann, Jacob Carroll and wife Sarah, B. d.
Durham and wife Elizabeth. John Cline and wife
Lucinda, Thompson Evans, Thomas Evans, and
Louis Evans non-residents of this State, be and
appear before me at my Office in Shelby, on Mon
day the first day of June next, then and there to
file their several and respective claims to the
money arising from the sale of the lands of Jesse
Evans, decd, late of Rutherford, now Cleave-
land county: that their several claims may be re-
ported to the next term of the Court Equity for
Cleaveland county, to be held at the Courthouse
in Shelby, on the 1I.lI Monday after the 4th Mon
day in March, A. D., 1857, for the further orders
of the Court By order of the Court of Equity for
Cleaveland county, N. c., llth Monday after the
4th Monday in September, 1856.
THOS. WILLIAMS, c. & ME-
Shelby North Carolina.
April z, 1S57.-40-6w PRS fee Sc
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-05-05

o. A Parliamentary paper has been
issued showing the total imports of grain
and flour into England for the past year.
Three-fourths of the supply of foreign flour
was obtained from the United States, in
addition to three-ffths of the amount of
Indian corn and more than fourth of the
amount of wheat.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-05-05
WESTERN DEMOCRAT.
.sQQCHARLOTTE.On

Among the parting acts of benifcence
which distinguished the late President,
General Pierce, was the placing in the
hands of the Rev. DR.. Danforth check
for 500, to commence subscription of
$1,000, the sum necessary to constitute
President Buchanan life director of the
American Colonization Society.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-05-05

LOVERS IN A FIx.-Singular Scene at a
Wedding.-The cambridge (Tenn.) States
man of last week announces the marriage
of Mr. Ben. Husky, to Miss Susanna Parker,
both of Sewer county. We learn from the
Statesman that two expectant bridegrooms
were in attendance, at the ''auspicious hour
each elate with the prospect of duplicating
their existence. 1t seems that the fair de-
ceiver had so wound herself into the affec-
tion of the two, that when popping" time
came round, she was unable to resist so ur-
gent were they in their glorious cause
According to time set, both gentlemen were
at the appointed place, both anticipating
the brilliant good coming" with apparent
GOODNESS. The Squire announced his read
iness to tie the desired knot by ''lead your
partner out on the floor" and.to the aston
ishment of the assembled lookerson, two
grooms advanced with eagerness to grasp
the fair hand of the cruel-hearted and be-
witching creature. After somewhat ami
mated discussion, the two frustrated and
almost prostrated aspirants to matrimonial
honors concluded to let the lady make a
choice, if one she could effect, between the
two, which she soon accomplished, an was
married. Verify, the course of true love
will never run smooth.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-05-05
NOTICE.

Having sold out to Mr. p j. Lowrie all my
errSt in the Books, accounts, notes, &c
longing to the firm of Lowrie & Enniss, al
Pse indebted will make payment to him, as he
alone authorized 20 settle the same.
|MaTch 10, 1857. j. III. ENNISS.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-05-05

THE New CENT.-It is stated in the
Philadelphia Gazette, on the authority of
Col. Snowden, director of the U. S. Mint,
desired coin will be distributed to the pub
ic.-About a million are already COM
pleted, and two millions more will b. finish
ed before the mint commences paying them
out.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-05-05

DEATH FROM THE BITE OF SPIDER.
"A lady named Ann Eliza Tyler died sud-
denly on last Thursday night, in Richmond.
(va.) from the bite of spider. She was
bitten on the cheek the night before, and
died the following evening from the effects,
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-05-05

ROYAL WEDDING GIFTs.-The approach
ing marriage of the daughter of the Sultan
of Turkey with the son of the Viceroy of
Egypt has given rise to large orders among
the jewellers of Paris. Vast sums of money
are expended on the jewels, and the gold
and silver services which are being prepar-
ed for the wedding gifts-cups and saucers
of gold, enriched with diamonds and emer-
aids of immense value, each article costing
not less than so to 10000 francs; small
portetasses Cittle waiters) for coffee, like
wise of gold. ornamented with precious
stones round walters, in silver of one me-
tire and half, weighing 80 pounds mag
nifcent heaters. dishes, and covers of gor-
geously wrought silver scabbards and hilts
of swords, in gold, incrusted with diamonds,
&C., &c. The armlets, necklaces, head
ornaments, graceful and beautiful wreaths
of jewels initiating flowers, intended for the
decoration of dresses, are exquisite speci
mems of the perfection to which the art of
combining and setting precious stones has
reached in France. The tiny slippers, en-
tirely covered with diamonds, for the East
ern bride, are fairy like bjoux of great
value.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-05-05
N Cd EC L..

All persons indebted to the late firm of Lowrie
Enniss are requested to settle the same i'm
Fuately, as the business of the late firm must
clused. u will continue the Book business
my own hook. Call and see me.
l, p. j. LOWRIE.
PaaIch 10, 1857. If
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-05-05
DISSOLUTION.

] The firm of LOWRIE & ENNISS is
his day dissolved by mutual consent All
ersons having claims against the late firm
pin please present them to p. ]. Lowrie for
ettlement, who alone is authorized to settle
e same.
LOWRIE & ENNISS.
March I6, 1857.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-05-05
PRODUCTION OF TEA.

1t appears from evidence submitted
to the British House of Commons in
1880, that the consumption of tea by
the whole civilized world, at that time
was SO millions of pounds, of which % mil
lions were consumed by Great Britain
The China Mail says that, in 1853 the ex-
ports to Great Britain alone, reached near
ly 73 millions of pounds, and those to the
United States about Al millions. The total
expectation of tea from China at this time,
is 173 millions, and the United States rank
next to Great Britain in the consumption
of tea. The total produce of the dried
leaf in China alone, not to speak of Japan.
Java, &C., is estimated at one million of
tons, and the land devoted to tea culture
more than three millions of acres.
The experiments of Mr.. Junius Smith, in
South Carolina, have successfully demor-
strated that tea of an excellent quality, can
be successfully cultivated in the Southern
portion of the United States.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-05-05

NORTH CAROLINA FIsHER1Es.-In the
eastern section of North Carolina, the
present spring has been one of the most
unsuccessful and Improbable fishing seasons
that has occurred for years, owing to the
excessive cold, but few fish have been caught
and fisheries have not been able to supply
one half of the home demand.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-05-05
LAND FOR SALE.
The subscriber offers for sale the situa-
ton known as
ssXEhifn EAAEEe

NV niue EEHEEs
In the Steele Creek neighbOrhOod,
Directly on the main road leading from
Charlotte to Iorkville, seven and half
miles from the former place and about four
miles from the Charlotte and S. G.. Railroad.
The tract contains FOUR HUNDRED
AND FORTY ACRES, of which about
one fourth is uncleared, the remainder near
ly all under fence, and mostly in good
state of cultivation. The fences are in good
repair and the buildings second to none in
the country. The Steele Greek lands are
noted for their fertility, and this place ranks
among the best. There are four churches,
a flourishing Male Academy, and female
school within convenient distances.
The community is unsurpassed in the
general intelligence, public spirit, high
toned morality, and social qualities of its
citizens.
Persons wishing to purchase will apply
to NJ. n. Hart, Esq. to w. S. Prather on
the premises, or to the subscriber in the i'm
mediate neighborhoOd.
An indulgence of one, two, and three
ears will be given.
j. +. WATT.
March 9, 1857. 3m.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-05-05
SPRINGS & HEATH

RESPECTFULLY inform their friends and
the public generally that they have received and
are receiving an extensive assortment of Ready
Made Clothing at their old stand on the north
side of Mint street, to which they invite atten-
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-05-05

a penny for your thoughts" said a
gentleman to pert beauty. They are
not worth farthing. sir" she replied. :"
was thinking of YOU
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-05-05
3 L Il " ( S
At the Western Democrat Office.

Tax Receipts, Subpoenas, Jury Tickets,
Administrators Bonds and Letters,
Guardian Bonds, Indentures.
Deeds for conveying Lands or houses,
Prosecution Bonds, Ca Sa Bonds,
Attachments, Delivery Bonds.
Fl Fas, county and superior court.
Constables' Bail Bonds, county and supe-
rior court Writs,
Commissions to take Dispositions.
Witness Tickets.
~ Blanks of all kinds printed to order
at short notice.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1857-01-21
The Tragedy at Monmouth.

A gentleman who was in Monmouth, Illi-
nois, at the time the two Young FLEM1NGs
Formerly of this county, were killed by CRo-
zrER, has communicated to the Aurora Bea-
con the following account of the lamentable
affairs:
Mr.. William Crozier, very respectable
young man of Monmouth, man of good
character. good morals, and a member of one
of the churches, became deeply attached to
daughter of Mr.. William Fleming, of the
same place, which attachment was as strongly
reciprocated. But alas for the young man,
although possessed of an excellent character,
he was poor. This was sufficient to array
the father, who was relured to be wealthy,
and the sons against him They all bitterly
opposed his aspirations to her hand sought
every opportunity to show their feelings and
express their contempt for the poor young
man. 1t is reported that he had been accos-
ted by the old man Fleming even in the
streets, and taunted with his want of wealth.
ALL young man, you are getting up in
the world you would like to marry old Flem-
ing's daughter and get some of old Fleming's
money, wouldn't you?''
The young man, although stung to the
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1857-01-21
NEW GOODS, NEW COOS.

THE subscriber takes pleasure in announcing
to his numerous customers, and the public
generally, that he is now opening one Of the
largest and most desirable stocks of
FALL AND WINTER GOODS
ever presented to this community. LIS stock
consists chiefly of the following viz
LADIES DRESS GOODS!
such as Talmas, Vizettes. Shawls. Silks, Meri
nos, Cashmcrcs, Woolen PlaidS, De LANES, De
Bages, Alapacas, Ginghams, Calico; BONNkTS
Ribbons, Collars. Trimmings, &c.
GENTLEMEN'S CLOTHING!
such as Over Coats, Dress Goats, Pants, Vests,
Shirts. Drawers &c. Also a large stock Of
DOMESTIC GOODS!
.uch as Brown and Beached !N"sltnS, DI7HS,
Denas Slirtings, Checks. he',f'chy Jeans, Sab
,.cts. CttsSiaeres, FlaHnels Li"dseys, Ticking,
Bankets, Sc. Also
Boots, Shoes, Hats, Caps. Trunks, Hardware,
Oueensware, Glassware, Tnware, and large
stock Of
GROCERIESi
He would soiict Farmers who are in want of
GOOD CORN SIiELLEIisj & STRAW CUTTERS
10 call and examine his stock he would wish
aso to inform them that he has made arrange
ments to supply them with all kinds OF FER
TILIZERS, such rs Peruvian and Mexican Gu
pnos &c. HeAinvitos one and all TO come and
examine hi, large and we'll selected Stock, before
,,Ircbas.r elsewhere as he is determined to sell
smaller profits than ever before known in this
.ic;r,;tv The ONE PRICE SYSTEM will be
-iltinued AS heretofore, SO that parents may send
their children to make purchases with as much
advantage as if they went tLcn selves.
DANIEL M'LAUGHLIN.
Tunnel Hill. October 8, 1856.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1857-01-21

THE PRINTER is thus referred to by Hon
Ellis Lewis, of our Supreme Court, in re-
cent lecture:
No class of society deserves more public consld-
Grafton than the Printers. They are the treas
urers of the world they are at the same time
the muni6cent almoners of the Almighty.
They recievc contributions in arts and science
and n all useful knowledge, from every quar-
ter of the globe, and from the most distant ages
of antiquity. They distribute their treasure
throughout the world and transmit it in du-
rable form to the ren,otest posterity. 1t is dis
tributed at a rate so cheap as to bring 1t with
in the reach ofthe humblest day laborer in the
land Nothing has tended so much as the
general and cheap diffusion of knowledge to
improve the condition of the masses-to qualify
the industrial class to take their proper posi-
tion in society," and to fit them not only for the
profitable pursuit of their own occupations, but
for any other employment to which their coun-
try may call them, To the freedom and pow :
or of the Press VIC are indebted for our free
institutions and these institutions establish
equal righst. BY its power, the dadem of
royalty is bIokcn-the stars and garters of no.
bility are trobden down-and men, as man.
alone without ancestry or family connections
to aid him, stands upon his own merits. equal
to the proudest peer in England's realm.
The humblest apprentice in the shop may be-
come the President Of the United States
The most gifted in common sense and well,
stored in practable knowledge are found In
selfe-taught mon, who have raised themselves
from the laborious occupations Roger Sher-
man was shoemaker; David Rittenhouse was
a matchmaker, Benjamin Franklin was prin-
ter. These, and thousand other instances,
prove thatsthe industrial pursuits instead of
throwing insurmountable obstacles in the road
to preferment, strengthen the body and the
mind, and lead to that useful, practical knowl-
edge that fits the working man for the strong
est struggles and the highest favors.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1857-01-21
House Of Representatives

Adams-,]ohn Nusselmon.
Allegheny Hna L. iStcrenson, G.. S. Ey-
ster, John T. Peters, J. g. Backhonse, ".
IOegtly, Jr.
Armstrong, Clarion & Jefferson--J. X. Cal
houn, W. NJ. Abrams, II j Nicholson.
Beaver, Butler, & Lawrence-D l. I'm
Jrie, George r. Sha~, A. " CraUtord
Cambria, Bedford, & Fulton George n
Smith, W c. Rcamer
Berks-J. Law Getz, VIM. Helms. B. Nu-
nemacher, Michael Hoffman
Blair and Hunting gdon-john II. Wtntrode
.JoAn " GiJJony
Bradford-J b G. B,t5cocA, Cullen Z,
Nichols
Bucks-John Maugle, Alex. C. Johnston,
John Fl. Lovett
Carbon aud Lehis ish-Hermauu Eapp, Enos
Tolen.
Centre-John Smith
Chester-D, T. T Dickey. James Pen
rose Pu2ton Ti,kcrs
Clearfeld, MKean and Elk-Seth A
Bachus.
Clinton, Lyconing ana Potter-J. NJ i,
Petriken, Isaac Ee"Scn.
Columbia and Monte ur-pctor Ent
Crawford-JoSelh BrOacn, Leonard Reed
Cunlberland-James Anderson, VIM Har-
DER
Dauphin-Doyjd 1Huan,a, JoAm Wright
Delaware Hiram Clerer.
Erie - JFureItan, Warner, Gideon j. Ball
Franklin-G George Jocobs, John ITithero,c,
Fayetta and Westmoreland- d. Fos-
ter, John Faushold, Samuel A HILL Peter A
Johns.
Grecne-R. x. Campbell.
Indiaua-R. B. Mmehead.
ia J.
Heistond, P ". Rouschcepcr, Christian S.
Kaufman. JOS d. PoWaaH.
Lcbanon-C. T.. Ho6naan.
1 uzcrne-Steuben jenkins, Thomas Smith
Mercer, Venapgo, and Samuel
Kerr, S P l'Caimcnt. 7zomos SnmAos.
Mff1in-John Purcell
Monroe and Pike. Westbrook.
Montgomery Jos w Hilligas, A w Long
aker, George Hamill.
Northampton-Joh ohm 4. Innis, Jesse Pear
Northumberland j H Zimmerman.
Perry Charles G Brandt
Philadelphia city s s Bishop, George T
Thorn, Jocob Dock, Geo R Smith.
Philadelphia county Chas NJ Leisingring,
Townsend Bearsley, Franklin Mc!llvain, G
Carly Abraham Arthur, John Roberts, j Ohm
Hancock, Robert b Knight, John Wharton,
Frederick J Walter, Henry A Gildea.
Schuylkill William b l.ebo, G A W agon
seller.
Somerset Jonas Augustine.
Susque'na, Sullivan & Wyoming-.Sin,eon
B Chase. Alfred Hine.
Tioga Il p HiHiston.
Union and Juniata Thomas Bower.
Washington j s IamroorAis. John G
Sloan.
Wayne n W VAIL
York James Ramsey, Samuel Meanear,
Isaac Beck,
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1857-01-21
The BARRIERS Ghost.

The following story is old, hut precious
good one We laughed over it 9 long time
ago. and presuming many of our readers ne
yer heard it, we give it up for their edifica-
ton -
A gentleman travelling some years since
in the upper part of this State, called at a
tavern and requested entertainment for the
night. The landlord informed him that it
was out of his power to accommodate him, as
his house was already full. He persisted IN
stopping, as he and his horse, were almost
exhausted with travelling.
After much solicitation the landlord con-
sented to his stopping, provided he would
sleep in certain room that had not been oc-
cupied for long time, in consequence of a
belief that it had been haunted by the ghost
of a barber, who was reported to have been
murdered in that room some years before.
Every WE'LL" says the man. I'm not
afraid of ghosts"
After having refreshed himself, he enquired
of the landlord how and in what matter the
room in which he was to lodge was haunted.
The landlord replied that g shortly after they
retired to rest, an unknown voice was heard
in trembling and protracted accent, saying,
:. Do you want to be shaved"
..Wen," replied the man, ''1f he comes
he may shave me"
He then requested to be shown to the apart.
ment; in going to which he was conducted
through large room, where were seated
great number of persons at gambling table
Feeling a curiosity which almost every one
possesses after having heard ghos. stories. he
carefully searched every corner of his room,
but could discover nothing but the usual fur
niture of the apartment. He laid down but
did not close his eyes to sleep Immediately,
and in few minutes he imagined he heard a
voice saying q DO you ac-a-,,-t to be shareds'
He arose from his bed. but could discover
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1857-01-21

ES- Many persons wear India rubber
overshoes in cold weather, to keep their feet
warm This is an injurious and unhealthy
practice They may be worn during wet and
sloppy weather, but should be worn as little
as possible in the house, because they are air
tight, and both retain and restrain the per-
spiration of the feet Their sole use should
be to keep out water; and in any other way
they are positively injurious to health.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1857-01-21
Pennsylvania Legislature.
SENATE,

Philadelphia City Fm. 4. Crabbe, Chas
| B. PenroSe.
! Philadelphia County, Is. Browne, Har-
Ian Ingram, r. l.. Wright.
Montgomery-Thomas F. Knox.
Chester and Delaware-Janaes j. Lemis.
Berks-John G.. Evans.
Professionalism Ely.
Lancaster and Lebanon--,John W, KILN
ger, Jacob &. Shunan.
Dauphin and Northumberland = Dacid
7aggarf.
Northampton and Lebigh-Joseph Lau-
bach
Carbon-James IT. Walton
Adams and Franklin-George w. Brewer.
York-William III. Welsh.
Cumberland and Perry-Henry Fetter
Centre-AndreU Gregg.
Cambria, Huntingdon and Blair-John
Cresswell.
Luzcrne-George p Steele
Bradford-E. Reed -Kyer,
Tioga-Hcnry Souther
Mercer-Gl Glcnni ". Scofie7d.
Erie and Crawford-D. A. Ftnney,
Beaver-J0hn II. Harris.
Allegheny-William Wilkins. Edward d.
Gozzom.
Washington and Greene-JoAn c. Flennti-
kcn.
Bedford, Fulton and Somerset-Francis
Jordan.
Armstrong zstion j Ce6ey.
Juniata--,Ian7cs III Sellers.
Wcstmoreland and Fayette- William E.
Frazer.
Schuy ylkill-C NJ. Straub.
Democrats, 15
Opposition, is
Dcmocats in Roman.
Opposition in HGliic.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1857-01-21
Dem. majority on joint ballot

ESThe Crock EFT Crexas) Printer states
that Gen. Sam Houston, while on visit to
that place a few days since, said in private con-
versaton ''that there was nothing now left for
the American party but to join either the
Democrats or Republicans" This announce
mcnt of the decline of the fortunes of Know
Nothip9'sm may be considered Official -