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MORE MORMON DEvILIRIEs.-A Utah CORES
pondent of the Tribune writes: ..-.
"Another of those black-hearted fendish and
attrocious deeds which cry aloud to Heaven for
vengeance upon the perpetrators has, from the
publicity which has been given to it among the
Mormon people reached us. he fourth wife Of
living in the vicinity of Salt Lake City,
whose name for the present, shall suppress-a
young amiable, refined woman, beloved by all
who knew her, somewhat superior to the common
mass, from the influence of early observation-disclosures
impatient and heart-sckened at the abject state of
misery rapidly gnawing the very cords Of her
soul, and determined if possible, to make effort
to reach the camp of the army. Her husband got
some hint Of it. He Immediately mounted his
horse, rode to Brigham's office, and asked of
Brother Brigham what he should do with her.
Brigham told him to cut her throat, and thus
her from eternal damnaton. The brute went
home, and told the poor woman to prepare TO die.
She, seeing the earnestness Of his manner, fell at
his feet begging praying and imploring him for
mercy; but he, while she was thus kneeling before
him, took her by the hair and cut her throat from
ear to ear.
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Gbt Wrgtrrn gemprrat
CHARLOTTE, n. G..
BURNING THE DEAD.

A writer in the Scientific American, advocating
the burning ofthe dead, says:
Agreeing with you, that burning the dead is
necessary as a sanitary measure, would cite the
case of the Paris Academy of Medicine, which has
again set the papers to writing, and the people to
thinking earnestly Of the revival of this practice.
They say that, in the summer time, the Partisan
hospitals crowded by the victims of pestilence
engendered by the foul air of the graveyards in
the neighborhood. The vicinity of the cemeteries
is constant source Of mortality; their putrid ema-
nations filling the air, and the poisons they emit
impregnating the water; are held chargeable for
the many and fearful diseases Of the throat
and lungs, which battle all medical skill. Lamer-
tine gives his adhesion to the project; and it should
not be forgotten that Lord Byron and Trelawney
reduced to ashes the body Of the poet Shelley and
at his own request. -. ...
TO show that the case you mention as having
occurred some years ago in western city IS not
without precedent in own country, allow me to
quote the following:
Henry Laurens, of South Carolina, one of the
most eminent men of our revolutionary era, the
descendant of a French Huguenot family, men,
ber of the first Provincial Congress, an intimate
friend of Washington, United States Minister to
Holland, signer Of the prelimnaries of peace on
the goth Of November 1882, at Paris, in conf unc-
tion with Franklin, Adams and Jay; dying in
Charleston on the 9Th OF December, 1892, at the
age Of sixty-nine, concluded his will with the fol-
lowing condition, enjoining the fulflment Of it
upon his son. as the terms upon which he should
inherit an estate sixty thousand pounds sterling
'"l soemnly enjoin it my son, an indspen-
sable duty, that as soon as he conveniently can
after my decease, he my body to be wrapped
in twelve yards of tow CLOTH and burnt until it be
entirely consumed; and then, collecting my bones
deposit them wherever he may think proper 30
And this request was literally complied with
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Bf1g" The alarming increase of the diseases of the
Stomach within the past few years has awakened no
ordinary attention III the medical world. but with
little effect in staying its ravages the most skiltu ac
knowledge their inability the disorders, and
were it that others bestowed attention the su
fering, but little hope or relief would they find.
Among these bencfHctOrs is DR. HOSTETTER the pro-
pricor Of OstecrS Bttcrs. for all diseases of the
Stomach. This preparation has equal for giving
tone the stomach and vigor to the system 1t acts
directly the Stomach and carries off the morbid
matter there deposited both speedily and with to
the patient In fact it has been well said, that pre-
paraton cNtant is pleasant in its flavor, and ecc
tive aid and this great remedy for Diarhoea
and similar diseases of the Stomach.
June l. For sale by H. NJ. Pritchard.
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A WORD TO SocIETY.-Our young men are a
painful study. AS they lounge about the street
with bold Ieering faces, poisoning the air with
oaths, or whirl nadly along behind lashed horses,
or loom up dimly amid the smoky glare of haunts
of folly sin and shame, it is sickening to think
that with them rests the future of the country and
in them lies its hope. Il is no wonder that the
hearts Of fathers and mothers and sisters filed
with dread and grief. No wonder that perpetual
and earnest advice to the young man is to go into
"ladies society" The advice is good There is
positive safety for him in the society of modest,
gentle, kindly and sensible girl. There is compar
ative safety for him in the company Of vain,
gigslng, trifing, girl. The most empty headed
and empty hearted of coquettes is more harmless
companion for him than cursng, tippling fellow,
who thinks all manner of Stiffness and SIM manly,
and will travel FAST although hell yawns at the end
of the road Yes, your young mans salvation is
in the sweet smile and voice, the beautiful graces
and Accomplishments ofsome ircreature, attractive
alike in mind and body
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THE GREAT RAINS OF 185S.-The Pittsburg
Journal having given considerable attention to
this subject, states that 1.-The amount Of rain that
has fallen over large portion of the United States
in six weeks, running from the lst of May to the
18th of June, has scarcely parallel. The average
Of observation will give about 10 inches in May
and inches to the 18th Of June, or l5 inches in
43 days. These rains do not appear to have been
local; but extend East and West at least 900
miles, and North and South half the distance. No
wonder the newspapers full Of rains, floods and
disasters. Fully one-third Of the average Of the
year crowded into six weeks The Mississippi
and its tributaries might appear to threaten
young Noachian deluge. No such rains have been
seen since the wet season in May 1855; and then
they were not condensed into so small space of
time. 1t is said that some rain guages showed Il
inches of rain on the llth and 18th of June alone
There is hardly doubt but that We will either
have equivalent amount of dry weather, or else
other district of the globe is parched up for
want of water.
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Valuable Merchant
STEAM MILL, ""a ~, G.nes ion Sale RsoPs'- pc

"A s Trustee CT Leroy Springs, will expose to public
IA Sale on Saturday the 9TH Gay of AUGUST next
Valuable Steam merchant Mill and perfect, with
Six pair of French Burr Runners, large and per-
feet Engine, together with all the machiuery and ap-
piances necessary to carry large and extensive
manufacturing business This Mil IS situated in Char
lotte n. c.: where there Railroads and third
III course of construction, passing through a high
healthy and exceedingly productive and Interesting
country The attention of Produce Merchants of Char
lesion and Wilmington especially called to this
properly. B5 credit of One and Two Years will be
given. And on same Terms
AT tile time and place. will offer two large
BRICK STORES, two stories high. in tie business
part of the town These Stores are especially adapted
to the prosecution OF large and extensive Produce
business. Sale to take place without reserve.
w. r. MYERS Trustee
Charlotte June Is, 1853 St of Leroy Springs
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4 VALUABLE Notwithstanding the present week,
less six of friends who have been induced to
trv Prof De Graths Electric Oil for rhumasm in
sequence of having this preparation advertised in
our columns have called upon to state the result of
their experiments These persons us that their
rheumatic pains have been entirely cured by few ap
pcations of De Grath's ''Electric OIL" and they
commend its use to all who are afflicted with any ofthe
diseases which it is designedto curc-Pror 1dcctiscr
For sale bv H. NJ PRITCIARD, Charlotte.
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DR.. CHAMpIoN's Anti-Billious, Anti
The Great English Remedy.
SIR JAMES CLARKE'S CELEBRATED
EEMAl.E PILLS

FENALE FILLS,
PREPARED 4 PRESCRIPTION OF SIR j. CLARKE, NJ.
PHYSICIAN EXTRAORDINARY TO TIE QUEEN.
THIS well known medicine is imposition, but a
Il sure and safe remedy for Female Difficulties and
Distractions, from any whatever; and although
powerful remedy they contain nothing hutful the
constitution. To MARRIED LADIES it i, peculiarly
suited
These Pills have never been known to fail where the
Directions the I'd page OF Pamphlet arc well obServ
ed. For full particulars, get pamphlet, gratis, of the
Agent
n. B.-Sl and postage stamps enclosed to any au-
thorized Agent, will insure bottle, containing 80
Pills, by return mail.
and by Iaviland Stevenson Co.. Charleston, Whole
sale agents.
March > 1858.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-07-13

NEVER READ THE LoRD's PRAYER.-A man
named Young thirty nine years ofage, respectable
in appearance, was witness on murder trial in
New York. On his cross examination he stated
that he got his living by gambling, that he can
read but cannot write, never read an entire book,
never read the Lords prayer, never read chapter
in the Bible, but often had the Bible in his hand.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-07-13
CAROLINA CITY. n. c.

The Atlantic and North Carolina Railroad being now
completed to Beaufort iarbor, have determined to
locate at Carolina City for the purpose of doing
Forwarding s. General Commission
Business, and hope by prompness and strict attention
merit patronage and support. Being the Agent of
NURRAI'S LINE OF FIRST CL.lSS PACKETS
to this and Morehead city every effort will be made
make this the cheapest and most expeditions route to
New York. Vessels will be loaded and discharged at
my Wharf (adoining the Railroad Wharf) and thereby
carriage and ghteragc. Particular attention will
be given all ORDERS and the sale and shipment of
Produce. WM. Is. GRANT.
All shipments of Produce to d. Golden Murray, New
York, will he forwarded free of commission.
June %, 1859
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PROF. DE GRATH's PRACTICE.

Sheriff cured in night by De GrahS Electric Oil
LETTER FROM DIR. KEYSER.
Pttsburg May 20th lS56.--PROF. De GRATH, 80
South Eighth st. Phil have remarkable cure.
Deputy Sheriff Kerr, of Pittsbmg, had very swollen
and painful hand. applied the oil personally, which
others afflicted with Rheumatism, in which the results
were most satisfactory. Truly yours,
GEO H. KEYSER
Great Curcs-C Citizens Read!
Rheumatisn1.-Mr Joseph Bartle, Myrtle Street,
saws the Electric Oil cured him Immediately.
Pcs.-Charlcs Sexton, Esq: ex-Mayor of Camden,
says applications cured him. Also cured his Rheu
nlatism.
Neuralaa-Mr David Mann, 400 Vine Street, says
he great sufferer but the oil cured him. So says
E III Grant, Esq. 5I7 North Eight Street.
Croup.-This Oil is intaIlibIe for Group. Ask Il lady
at the Girard House
CAUTION.-There are numerous limitations sprung up
on the reputation that my article has acquired. The
public must beware. They worthless
Philadcphia Sept. 1st. 1856
Prof De Gr.th Dear Sir.-l must inform you of
the great benefit patient CT mine has experienced from
the application of Electric Oil. The that
of girl of eight years of age, who terribly afflicted
with scroula and discharge from the knee The leg
became so contracted literally bury the heel in the
hip 1t had been in this state for about twelve MONTHS
and finding nothing in the whole i'Materia Medica to
have any effect OF give relief finally procured s.
bottle Of YOUR Electric Oir and gave it to tie mother
directing her apply it to the parts along the con-
tracted suewS which had the effect of making the leg
nearly onc-fouTh straight in abount six hours. The
application of the Oil continued for about three
weeks using only six bottles and the leg is nearly
perfecilv straight. JOHN II. McEWIN, NJ D.,
-g So 1872 Callowhill Street.
For Sale in Charlotte by H. II. Pritchard.
Nav 25 1853 I'm
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A young gentleman, very conceited, and vain of
himself, but who, by the by, was rather despised,
and with face much pitted with the small pox,
admiring him for some time, said: 'When carved
work comes in fashion, you'll be the handsomest
man I ever put nv eyes on.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-07-13
DIR. CHAMPIONS
GetabHe AgUe Pills.

and Aguc in ali lis complicated nrms, and is also
cecual remedy for Fevets of every description. This
medicine is periec,y s"ie end hermle<s in its effects
and may be 2ivcn VIII perfect sGeiy to persons of all
ages. 1t fails 10 eject when ken accord
ing to directions accomP1 nyirg ccch box 1t is purely
vegetable; containing GeteteiiouS drugs nor mineral
medicines of any kind
DR.. CHAMPIONS Anti-BiIlious, Anti
Dyspeptic, Purifying and Cat1mtic Pills-The
most reliable end safe remeLy in Liver Complaint, Dys
pepsia, Costvenc< Sick headache, Sick stomach, bill
lious habits, ind lion, end I'll that class of diseases
arising from q d>uidcred condition OF the stomach
bowels, blood liver. 1t is entirely vegetable and
contains deleterious drug medicine, and is of
the best cathGItics ever recommended.
Price, 25 cents per box.
For sale by f. Co. and by F. NJ Ross, Charlotte
F. NJ. Swycr & Co, Proprictors,
June II, 1853. Bclleville Illinois.
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FINE SALAD OIL.

and superior brand of Olive OIL an exquisite
article for S:Iat> for sale at
| Nav IS. SCARF & co S
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-07-13

RAIL ROAD INCIDENT A correspondent of the
Alexandria Sentinel, states that con the 21st
whilst the train ofcars the Orange & Alexandria
Rail Road at the bridge opposite the residence
of Mr. Nalach, near Culpeper Court House, the
engine driver discovered man sitting on the rail
of the road with his head hanging down as if taking
a nap Ali efforts made to stop the train;
though it being near the end of curve it
impossible to DO so in time When the engine
struck the man it lifted him eight or ten feet in
the air. and lie fell fat on his back in the ditch
apparently Efclcss. Capt. PAUL ran the train back
and took him on board, and started back to
Cuperer Court House, to procure for him medical
aid. While on the way back the man commenced
talking remarking that they were carrying him
the wrong way He soon raised up his head and
said he was not hurt. He then rose to his feet,
remarking at the time to the writer of the article
stranger, you gave ME laundering jolt! hallol
let get off! Capt P stopped his train to oblige
him. As he alieLted on the ground, he jumped
up and cracked his heels together, and bade
adieu.
An EDITOR CONDEMNED TO DIE.-N1r Lindahl
an edtorin Stockholm, has been recently condemned
to death by the axe, for having falsely and with
evil Intentions accused Mademoiselle Mendylsohn,
ola reyolting crime. His counsel Mr. U.G. Uggla,
has been condemned to one months imprisonment
and to the interdiction, for having with full
knowledge, undertaken the defence of an unjust
case.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1858-04-10

a THEATRICAL boy of Missouri has turned
preacher, and is drawing better houses than at
tended theatrical shows
Weekly Trinity journal., 1858-04-10
SPECIAL NOTICES.
Wistar's Balsam of Wild Cherry.

Proofs of the great superiority of Dr. Wistars $
Balsdm, pour In from all parts of the country.
OXFORD, New HAVEN Co., CoNN., Jan. 4.
Dear Sir: Having witnessed the effects of
Wiaar's Balsom of Wild Cherry, in the case of
one of my neighbors, who has been for several
year. seriously afflicted with the Phthisic, Gen
erai Pulmonary Weakness, Bleeding of the Lungs,
etc., have been induced TO ask you TO send me
sor1e of the medicine. My neighbor, referred to
above, lately had violent attack of Bleeding at
the Lungs, and distress in breathing. He tried
bottle of the Hiid Cherryo which has produced
most sautary and favorable effect. At his in
stance, and several others laboring under like
complaints, I have been induced to make this re-
quest. By attending to the above Immediately,
you will eblige the afflicted, and also
Yours, HENRY DUNHAM.
None genuine unless signed /. BUTTS on the
wrapper.
Seth W. Fowle & Co., 1873 Washington street,
Boston, proprietors Sold by their agents every
where.
Sold by Henry Johnson & Co., Wholesale Drug
gists, LAG Washington street. San Francisco, sole
Agents for the Pacific coast.
Agent in Weaverville,
r. A. IA GO, CITY DRUG STORE.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1858-04-10

WALLED LAKE OF IowA-The lake is in
Wright county, and covers 1900 acres The wall
was built by human hands.
In some places the land is higher than the lake,
in which case the wall only amounts to some
thing like rip rap protection. But in some
places the water is higher in the lake than in the
prairie outside Of the wall. The wall in some
places is ten feet high, it is thirteen feet wide at
the base, slopng up both sides to five feet wide at
the top. The wall is built entirely of boulders,
from three tons in size down to fifty pounds
They are what is called lost rock. They are not,
however, native rocks Nor has the wall been
made by the washing away of the earth and leav-
ing the rock. There is no native rock in this
region Besides, this is a continuous wall, two
miles OF which, at least, is higher than the land
The top of the wall is level, while the land is un-
dulating-so that the wall is in some places two
feet and in others ten feet high. These rocks,
many of them at least, have been brought long
distance-probably five or ten miles In Wright
county the lost rocks scattered pretty freely,
hut as you approach the lake they disappear
showing that they have been gathered by some
agcncy-wben, or by whom, history will never
unfold. Some of the lergest oal;s in the grove
are now growing up through the wall, pushing
the rocks in, in cases. outside, in Others ac-
commodatng their space to the rocks Cincin-
adti Gazette.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1858-04-10
HOTELS, RESTAURANTS, sc.
N EW YORK \ OF Ell
MAIN STREET, WEAVER.

FNlllS WELL-KNOWN HOTEL HAS BEEN
l entirely retitted, and supplied with new Fur
niture, Bedding, &c. Ii now contains u number
of single and double rooms, and suits Of rooms
suitable for the accommodation OF
FA MILES SO PA ARTIES.
The apartments are we'll lighted and ventilla-
ted and in point of comfort are second to no llo-
tel in Northern California. Male and female ser
wants are in attendance Mt all times to make Wis
itors comfortable. In addition to the many 9th
er advantages possessed by this Hotel, good
B A X E r. Y
is also connected with it, where may be always
found an excellent assortment of Bread, Cakes,
Pies, &c. The proprietors acknowledge their
thanklulncss for the patronage heretofore rcceiv-
ed, and respectfully solicit continuance of the
same. MORRIS x BRADY.
Weaver, Dec 8, 1857, 45td.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1858-04-10

DRTGHAM's PICTURE.--Brigham has sent his
portrait to Washington His face resembles
Josh. Slsbees. His complexion is fair-inclining
toruddy; his eyes blue; his nose long and straight;
his lips thin and closely compressed, and about
Ills cheeks, eyebrows and chin, the flesh hangs
loose and fabby, indicating sensuaity. His face
IS smoothly shaven, and his hair, which is of a
chestnut-brown color, and inclined to curl is
long, and seems to be carefully kept"
A good likeness of the big " Mormonte" is In
the March news letter. During a three week q
stop at Salt Lake, we frequently saw Young; he
is finc-looking man. and one whose appearance
would attract attention in a large crowd. His
popularity with the sanity sisters is not sur
prising.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1858-04-10
Mg- Wistar's Balsam Of Wild

NS- w baIShm III OF VIVA
Cherry.-The best remedy ever known for
Coughs Colds, Asthma, Group, Bronchitis, Tnfu-
enza, Bleeding Of the Lungs, Difficult Breathing
Pain or Weakness of the Breast or Side, First
is peculiarly adapted to every disease of the
Lungs and Liver.
Wild Cherry has long been known to possess
important medicinal properties This fact is fa-
miliar to every matron in our land and Phys-
clans often prescribe it in different forms for a
variety of complaints. Tar, also, has been equal
ly noted for its virtues and some physicians,
whose fameis familiar to the whole country, have
gone so far as to declare that even Consumption
could be cured by that alone. In other hands,
again. it was nearly valueless. owing, no doubt,
to their ignorance in preparing and administer.
ing it-a difficulty entirely obviated by patient
experience and long experiment.
The extraordinary medicinal powers possessed
hy these two substances are now, for the first
time, combined and embodied in DR.. Wis
tar's Balsam Of Wild Cherry. BY a
nice chemical process, everything deeteriOus or
useless is rejected, so that what remains is the
most extraordinary and truly effcacious remedy
for all kinds of pulmonary and liver diseases ever
known to man.
Ms-BE CAUTIOUS.-As there are many
COUNTERFEITS, look well at the signature
before purchasing take none unless it has the
name of "Henry Wistar, NJ. d., Philadelphia"
and Sanford * Park" engraved on the outside
wrapper All others are BASE INVITATIONS.
II. W. ANDERSON is the only authorized
AGENT at Weaverville for the genuine Wistar's
Balsam of Wild Cherry.
ington street, San Francisco Also, Importers
and JObbers of all Genuine Patent Medicines
Weekly Trinity journal., 1858-04-10
THE JOURNAL.
SATURDAY, APRIL 10, 1868.
r.. Tveuy.Eight Hundred Dollar Veil.

The Catholic Monitor talks disrespectfuly of
the English Princess fnery. IL says that the
.e,ler probably made the $3.50 clear proft-leav-
inc the manufacturing cost $4,000. Fifty young
..omen worked twelve months on the veil, earn
;,o II cents a week, with which these poor wo-
mon had to feed clothe and lodge themselves.
Wonderful were the flowers, and cunning the
devices these poor women wrought into the royal
or,,s veil for a weary year it was stitch,
stitch stitch with them, save Gas with Penelope's
,veb( when it was unstitcb, whenever the tremb-
ling eve or weary hand blunder ed in thread
TbTongh the weft and woof of English society
averv minister may blunder or run riot as he
viii. but thread must not he awry in the Prin-
cess ROYALS veil. 1t must be carefully, accu-
rstely. beautifully flnished-the veil of wells. In
faot-and all for seventy cents a week J.
sill this is not the worst Of it, for the very
nov that hires those miserable workers and pays
sa.sOO for part of girls head dress, is wrung
from the very class to which these toliers belong,
avery one of whom is as good as the Prussian
Princes wife and the Coburg's daughter
Now, we don't see that the Monitor should
make so great ado about young English girl
wearing twenty eight hundred dollar veils until
our republican old women learn to be less extrav-
agant. Why, the wife of an American United
States Senator, residing in San Francisco, used
up within $500 as much hard cash, as the Prin-
cess paid for her veil, to trick her venerable per
son out for ball at our plain republican capital
Now it is nearly clear that the money to buy
that twenty five hundred dollar lace came from
the Pacific Mail Steamship Company, to whom
poor men in this State pay all the money they
- H.. Il n
drsn Aye, even in republican America there
are strong men, not weak women, who to support
far less than royal dignity each several lay for
weary, hopeless years
Work, work. work,
In poverty, hunger and dirt
And
Their young children, o my brothers,
They are weeping bitterly
Weeping in the play time of the others,
In the country of the free