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Randolph County journal. [volume] (Winchester, Randolph County, Ind.) 1855-1862, 1858-09-16

There is stream, in eastern cline,
Beneath whose sweeping tide
HIVE perished millions-by the crime
OF horrid Suicide.
The heather, with bis guilt oppressed,
Seeks in the food a grave,
IN hope to find that final rest
Immortal spirits crave.
And many a mother, TO that food,
By custom long beguiled,
Consulting its eternal good,
Commits her darling child.
Start no;--in Christian lands, stream
OF darker food, We find,
In which. alas. too msny dream
To wash guilty mind
The GAVeEs Of 1ntemperance,
In which still more have died,
In circumstances that enhance
The guilt Of suicide.
And many mother, to that flood,
By Custom long beguiled,
Regardless Gifts future good.
Commits her darling child.
Both-'l'-alike have been deceived
The GAVoEs cannot save;
And she, who has herself bereayed,
by offering 70 its wave
And she, who has. 10 stronger tide
Oi dissipation, given
The object Of her hope and pride
Have offered not to Heaven.
And he who of maturcr wears.
The desperate plunge doth make,
VIII find. beyond this vale of tears,
His fatal. sad mistake.
August q, 1850.
Randolph County journal. [volume] (Winchester, Randolph County, Ind.) 1855-1862, 1858-09-16

~ "A wag, observing on the door
Of a house. the name of two physicians.
remarked that it put him in mind Of q
lcuble-barelcd gun. Tor, if one missed,
the other would be sure to kill.
Randolph County journal. [volume] (Winchester, Randolph County, Ind.) 1855-1862, 1858-09-16
Light, More Light!
@DEN T1STRY @
III. w. FOSDICK.

ID ESPECTFULLY announces to the
II Ladies and Gentlemen of Winchester
and /icinity, that he has Located IN the place
md opened an Office in Monks building,
above HATS Store, on Franklin street,
where he may be consulted for all opor-
ations on the Teeth, such as Cleaning,
Filling and Extracting. Also, inserting Ar
tifcial Teeth on Gold, Silver, Platina or
Gutta Percha. in any number required from
one TO an entire set, complete, in the most
approved style. Correcting irregularities in
Children's teeth. Particular attention will
be paid to all diseases Of the mouth. All
operations warranted. Chlorotorm admins
tered when necessary. Examinations and
advice given free OF charge. Mr.. Fosdick
viii call at private residences by request
Having had some ten years practice in Den
tistry, Inc feels confident in assuring the
public that be is enabled to give entire sat
isfaction in all respects. feb 25, 1855.
N. B.-Officc hours from O'Clock a. VI.
20 A o'clock p. VI. Of each dav.
Randolph County journal. [volume] (Winchester, Randolph County, Ind.) 1855-1862, 1858-09-16

V Columbus. Ken,rcky. is a hard
place. An old farmer. who bad been
badly swindled there. said or IT:
III the angle Gabriel happens 10
light at Columbus. thcsc'll be no
resurrection. for they'll cheat him out
Of his trumpet before he can make
single ,ootl''
Randolph County journal. [volume] (Winchester, Randolph County, Ind.) 1855-1862, 1858-09-16

Lr Wilt Won, take some;hins?"
said tectoialler 10 . friend. ,whllo
standing near tavern Il don't care
il | do" was the rsply "Well."
aid Is i-e.s;s.ls;i. Its tak9 =
walA.r
Randolph County journal. [volume] (Winchester, Randolph County, Ind.) 1855-1862, 1858-09-16

WINCHESTER LODGE No. 5e, of
Free and Accepted Masons, meets every Sat
arday evening preceding each full moon;
and II the moon fulls on Saturday. then on
that evening.
Randolph County journal. [volume] (Winchester, Randolph County, Ind.) 1855-1862, 1858-09-16

i. -. of G.. r. of Winchester, meets
every Monday evening Of each week at their
Hall, on the corner of Main and w sshington
Streets.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-03-23
Foreign Intelligence.
LATER FROM EUROPE.

The steamer North American, with LiV-
erpoel dates to the 3rd inst, has arrived
The Earl of Derby had made an inaugu-
raj speech before Parliament. He urged
the necessity of continuing friendly terms
with France.
The reply of England to the French
Government on the question of the p"hticai
censpirators. had been sent to Count Wal
ewski, and further proceedings will depend
on his answer.
Canton having fallen, speedy peace
with China was anticipated.
The D directors of the North British Bank
have been sentenced TO imprisonment for
terms varying from three to IL months.
Seven days later intelligence from India
had been received.
Sir Colin Campbell was still preparing to
march on Lucknow, where the rebels num-
bered one hundred thousand. Sir Colin
column numbered 5,OO0 and 100 guns, and
at least 10000 men were at other points
ready to cooperate in the attack on Luck
now.
Sir Hugh Ross had defeated the rebel:
at Bada.
The Rajapootana field force after cap
turing the strong fortress of Avail, march
ed for Cotah, were disunion reigns.
The authority of the civil power ha'
been restored at Delhi, but large reinforce
ments of European troops were still re
CURED.
The French conspirators had arpea!c'
against the sentence of death lately pro
nounoed against them.
Private dispatches from the East lndi
Company, say that Outram has been agai
assailed, and an attack by the whole rebe
force was daily expected. Reinforcement
had been sent to Outram.
The Paris correspondent of the Time
says Malmesbury views WaEewski's des
patch in tone and spirit becoming Br
fish Minister. He expresses desire to re
main in friendly alliance with France. bt
declares that the right of Asylum must
maintained intact.
> LIVERPOOL. March 3rd.-Cotton az
vanced all eighth. Sales of the three day
81 900 bales. Spectators took 2.50O-e'
> porters 1909. Closed firm. Advices fro
Manchester favorable. Holders deman
an advance.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-03-23
TRUSTEE SALE,
IS Valuable Negroes for
Sole

On TUESDAY, the 2OiIl day of APRIL
next, we, as Trustees of George MOsteller, E. s,
Barrett and Jacob A. RamsouY, win offer at
public sale at the Court House in LinrOlntOn
n. c., IS VALUABLE NEGROES, onS
an excellent Tin-Smith
The said lot of Negroes is composed of young
and likely men and women, boys and girlI.
The boys and girls are very likely.
One-haf or more of said Negroes will be SOLD
for CASH the others on a credit of two mouths
the purchaser giving good bond and securiy'
&. G.. HENDERSON,
Trustee of f. S. Barrett and G. MosselleT'
l.. r. THOMPSON,
Trustee of j. A. Ramsour.
At the SAME TIME and place, will offer
for sale valuable HOUSE and LOT in Lin
colntoB. The same is corner lot and an e1'
cellent stand for business; is but few yards
from the Court House, and is occupied by J. A.
Ramsour. a.
L. E. THOMPSON, Trustee.
II The creditors of George MOsteller, L. ).
Barrett, of the firms Of BaYrelt, RamsOur g. Co.
Barrett & RamsOuT, and Of Jacob A. RamsOuI'
are hereby notified to present their claims to ID
The creditors of Mosteller and Barrett 10
C.. C.. Henderson-the others to l.. L. ThomP
son.
C. C. HENDERSON, Trustee.
L. E. THOMPSON, Trustee.
March 9 1858. 99-7t
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-03-23
LATER FROM CALIFORNIA.

New YORK, March 15.-The steamer
Star of the West, with the California mails
and passengers, and dates to the goth of
February, has arrived. She brings 81 800
coo in specie. and 200 passengers. The
Star of the West connected with the steam
er j. L. Stevens, which brought to Panama
$1.6OO,000 in specie.
Nothing of interest had transpired in the
California Legislature.
The Indians in Toulumne county were
numbering the whites. The counties OF
Yuba, Suffer and Celano offer to raise
S65O,OOO towards a Railroad between
Marysville and Benyra. Tho small pox
was committing ravages at the Marine Hos
pital.
The frigate Merrimac has arrived at
Talcahuana. The civil war in Peru con-
tinues. The capture of Arequipa by Cas-
tillo was momentarily expected.
The American ship Lizze Thompson, and
the barque Gesrgiana. had been seized at
the Chincha Islands and taken to Callao.
The demand of the American minister for
their liberation had beed refused.
The American bar1ue D"rcas Ieaton. was
bearded by boat from u CHILEAN wal
steamer The American minister had de-
manded satisfaction for the insult.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-03-23

AN INGENIOUS NORTH CAROLINIAN.-
Among the thousands who now throng the
Federal Metropolis of the United States, is
a Mr. Utlee Or Utly, of North Carolina, we'll
knswn as the inventor of several original
designs for cheapening and facilitating
labor. He is seeking patent for breach
loading cannon upon new plan. by which
as many as twenty-five or more charges
can be fred continuously in single min
ute, with perfect ease, certainty and safety,
He obtained one day last week, as we learn
from a correspondent of the Richmond
Wing, patent for an improved plough. in
which the subsoil, the turning, and coulter
ploughs arc all combined. SO as to work
jointly or separately. The combine d
plough is exceedingly simple in structure,
and is said to work admirably. Mr. U. is
also engaged in perfectng an invention by
which mere peight is substituted in place
of costly horse. steam or water power.
Should this last scheme succeed, it is des-
tined to produce a great sensation in the
industrial and mechanic world, and to real
ize an immense fortune for the inventor.
1t is gratifying to know that Southern in
ventivc genius is at last beginning to COM
plete successfully with that of the North.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-03-23
The undersigned offers for sale
Tract of Land,

containing about us acres, lying in the county
of Mecklenburg, miles south of Charlotte, on
the Stage road to Monroe; being part and par.
eel of the REA GOLD AND COPPER
MINE.
The location is a very desirable one, as it !,
one of the most salubrious and healthy this side
of the Blue Ridge. The land is very fertile and
productive in Corn. Cotton, Wheat and Oats
It has on it Dwelling House with 3 Raoms,
together with outhouses, Stables, &c. Also a
Well of good water. The above property can
he had on reasonable and accommodating terms,
Any persons wishing to see the land, l refer
them to Mr. VIM. Trelove adjoining the same;
for further particulars to ME at Monroe, Union
county, n. G.
JAMES RICHARDS.
March 16, 1858. 1t
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-03-23
Fayetteville
INITIAL INSURANCE COMPANY,
CAPITAL 1926, 467.

This Company has been in operation five
years and has paid its losses, amounting to
$I7 sos. without any assessment, Insurance
averaging its members about per cent only,
Policies issued to lst March 1858, 1880.
Amount now insured, 81 ,484,258.
Amount Premium Notes on hand, $751; 0O.
Cash Premiums received. $30,9SO,e5.
DIRECTORS.
GEO. MCNEILL, S. II. HAwLEY,
d. A. RAY, w. n. TILLINGHASr
HI. MYRovER, A. A. MCKETHAN,
s. W. TILL1NCHAsT J. d. WILLIAMS,
III. Cook. JAS. G. Cook,
Harry LILLY, A. w. STEEL,
N. A. STEDMAN, j. G.. SHEPHERD,
II. S. LUTTERLOH, JAS. KYLE,
VIM. MCL4AURIN, +. BROWN, OF Win
OFFICERS.
GEO. MCNEIL, PRIEST
d. A. RAY, VICE PRIEST
G.. A. MCMILLAN, SEC'Y.
JOHN COLLINS and G. c. MCCRUMMEN,
Travelling Agents. The Company invite aP
plcations.
March Is 1858. 3m
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-03-23
THE TURKISH ADMIRAL.

Mohammed Pacha, the Turkish Admiral,
was "lionized" quite extensively in New
York last week. He was Installed into the
Order of the Sons of Malta. On Thuraday,
the unfortunate Turk was escorted to the
Brooklyn Navy Yard, where he examined
every thing of interest. He has been ex-
hibited in the theatres, in the circSs, and
been compelled te submit to the curious
cozo of thousands. Still. the lion endured
his string up with much philosophy, very
becoming in regal animal. He even
bowed graciously to the clown in the circus.
who said Russia mustered Ler forces,
Turkey peppered them. England and
France assaulted them, and altogether they
made a pretty pickle" Why" said the
ring master, "you are in a-merry- key"
YES" replied the clown, Il was born in
A-merry key, America and l am glad to
see here our guests from Turkey,
All this was said before the Pacha, en-
dured with Mohammedan patience and
resignation; but he improved the earliest
opportunity to send a .frmdn to Washing
ton announcing his intention of visiting
that city early this week.
At the representation Of the 'Huguenots'
Mohammed inquired the subject of the ope-
ra. He was told that it represented two
sects of Christians cutting each others
Threats, whereupon the Turk stroked his
beard. and reverently exclaimed: Great is
Allah, and Mohamet is tho prophet
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-03-23
Prof. Chas. DeGrath's Electro
Oil---The Friend of Man.

This is perfectly innocent, soothing, and gen
ly stimulating medicine. 81.
1t was discovered by Prot. Cbas DeGra'h wnls
travelling in South America--Iate been brout nj ON
by urgent solcita Ions-and has cured more case
OF Rheumatism, Deafness, Gout Neuralgia, Lun
bago. SeIatica, Spinal and Bronchial complains
lie Doloreux, Headacee, Cramp, Group TUE
Felons, Sprains and Bruises, GUS and wound,
Sweed glands, Eryspelas. Sore Nipples, Swellto
Breast. Womb disorders, Salt Rheun, CahkeI
mouth and stomach, PaIpalatlon, Erupllons, IaktS
Breast, Clumsy, Sore Throat Palsy, Ple9nsy. w
GERS, Lock. Jaw, Heart bum, Tooth ard Earaents,
Nervousness, Costireness, Burns. Stiff POINTS, ec'oI
ula, Sore gums oil teeihing infants. &C., thah ~
and every other medicine. Ia
9T Ii will be seen this remedy does not clalI
TO cure everything, but only CERTAIN CLASS
complaints. :.
This Oil acts on the system with electricity, !"
a purely vegetable preparation, not the shge" =,
Danger IN applying II outwaTdy .: inwardiy' I'm
once gives petmapef cure, most cases no "a
ten TO twenty Winuies. The best physIol0gss
Europe have discovered that aItOTeaEic DeIa'ts
ment i'll the Animal System is the effect oil al "
srnction in the Physco Electro Fluid in the OIg"~
deseased-a skillIul application OF Ihs Oll r"s
al once accomplished. No bleeding, no vnmI'"f'
purging or blIsit ring is resorted to. :r
Ii IS an external and internal remedy. s IIpes
laies TO action the absorbents and secreTons' II
pains OF all kinds from the body and reduGe Tho
wellings in an incredibly short time, as an C NJ"
have used Prot. Chas DeGTalh's "Electnc y"
can testify. 81,
Certificates are out OF the question-they 81. IN
lying in piles at the Office-Prof DeGra,h ~" ave-
not publish them, Hundreds of the people ,Jc
sent by Recommendation, for this great Ten's I'm
and if the afflicted want to be cured let them eS'
what to uss. ..,ed
gran accidental discovery has denonstf''N
il 10 be an iniaihbIe Hair Restorative.
30 South Eighth street. PhladePn'-
Sole Agent in Charlotte.
H. NJ. PRITCHARD.
March 10, 1858.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-03-23

y The Report of the Committee on
Foreign Affairs in reference to the capture
of Walker by CO. ,modore Paulding has
been laid before the House of Representa-
tives by Mr. Cingman.
The committee have decided adversely
to the action of the Commodore and MAIN
tain that he had no right to enter the terri
tory of Nicaragua, without her consent.
and seize and carry away persons who
might be there, and that it is the duty of
this Government to disavsw and atone for
the act. provided complaint be ever made.
The Committee also decided that no officer
of the United States has right to use the
force under his command in the territory
of foreign State with its assent and for
its benefit.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-03-23

DESPERATE OUTRAGE IN THE ALTON
GLL~) PEN1TENTIARY.-Neoc uay TO Pro-
cure a Pardon.-The St. Louis papers give
an account of an extraordinary outrage in
the Illineis pententiary, by a convict named
Hall. While the turnkey, man named
Crabbe, was conducting this convict to his
cell, the latter knocked Crabbe down, drag
ged him into the cell with him, locked the
door after them, then standing over him
with dirk told Buckmaster. the warden
and other officers who came to see what the
matter was, that unless they Immediately
procured pardon for him from the Cover
nor, he would kill tho poor turnkey. A
deputatien was, in consequence. sent to the
| Governor to procure a pardon, and that
functionary had agreed to give it. In the
meantime, however, Mr. Rutherford, the
State Superintendent, and Col. Buckmas-
ter, the warden, undertook to get into the
cell of the prisoner by stratagem. Break
| fast, was set at the cell door in vessels of
| larger size than ordinary, but the convict
refused to open the door until the hall was
cleared, which, after brief consultation,
was done. The warden, superintendent
| and guards were on each side of the cell
but out of sight and motionless. The con-
vict slowly opened the door nearly enough
to admit the food, when crow bar was in
stantly inserted. The warden cried out to
Crabp, the imprisoned guard, to fight for
his life. He accordingly sprang to the
opening of the door, and at length dragged
himself through, but not before he acas stab
! bed By the conuict nine times, screen IN the
| back and tWice IN the arms. When the
poor victim was dragged ont the cenvict
barred the door and refused to yield. He
was then given few minutes for reflection,
and tho rebel was, after much lodging and
effort to get out of the reach of the fire, shot
| By the 7carden The ball struck his skull
just below the left ear, and glancing around
lodged under his skull. He fell instantly
and was dragged out of the cell, and was
thought TO be dead, but soon recovered and
as sensible as any man could under the cir
cumstaaces. After the convict was taken
out of his cell, his knife, about eight inches
long. with u double edge, was found in the
CELL and on his person was found also al
other knife with blade four inches long
Crabh, the wounded guard, is thought to be
mortal!y injured.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-03-23
From the n. c. Christian Adrocdte.

POSTAGE ON THIS PAPER.-We are in
formed that some of our subscribers in the
western COMMITTEES have been charged double
postage. For the information of all con-
cerned, we append note from the Post
Master in this city
Posi- OFFICE, Raleigh, n. c.
Mr. HELM, Dear Sir AT your request
| give below the rates of postage on the
Advocate prepaid quarterly at the office
of delivery.
When mailed to any Office in the county
where the paper is published and printed.
free; any office within the State, 81 cts per
quarter; any office without the State. g.!
cts. per quarter.
When not paid in advance, double the
above rates should be charged. Papers to
California and Oregon are charged the
same rates. Respectfully.
w. WHITE, P. NJ.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-03-23

HoM1c1DE.-On Sunday last, Mr. B. G.
Strickland, overseer for Mr. Thos. Bridgers,
who resides in this county, about six miles
from Raleigh, attempted to chastise ne
gro man for running away, when the ne
gro seized heavy club and commenced
striking violently at Mr. S. The negro being
a strong, athletic fellow, and Mr. Strickland
finding that he was about to overpower
him, drew his pocket knife, and cut the ne
gro's throat, causing his death 10 few
minutes. The negro belonged to Mr. John
Smith, and was hired by MIR Bridgers. He
had runaway on last Tuesday, because Mr.
S. had punished him, and had just returned
home when Mr. Strickland encountered
him.-RAL. REGISTER.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-03-23

NoRRT CAROLINA FLOUR.-We bought
a barrel of -four the other day that was
made at Salem, n. c. and by doing So,
saved one dollar and fifty cents. We
bought it as an experiment; for our prac-
tice has always been to buy the best article,
and of course to pay the highest price.
The result of the experiment is this: Ne
nerer had better barrel Of flour in our
house. 1t makes good bread, good buis-
cult and good cake; and in all other re-
spects will compare favorably with the
best Northern brands. This being so, why
cannot our merchants procure their supply
from cur mills, and so enable US to patro-
nize home industry, instead of sending
North for every thing Washington IN.
c. Dispatch.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-03-23
VILLAGE HOTEL,
f;A GiA

The undersigned would respectfully saw IL
the former patrons Of the above named House
as well as the travelling community in general
that he has lately purchased the House wei,
known as the VILLAGE HOTEL. in the tow
of Monroe, that he has the same now under.
going a thorough renovation in repairs, outfits
&c. and that he is determined to make tSs
Honse as attractable as the most fastidious cOnS
wish. by a well furnished table, good beds, and
well trained servants as the country affords
His undivided attention will will be given 10
his guests, and every opportunity sought to
JAMES RICHARDS.
March Is, 1858. 3Ue-H
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-03-23
FROM KANSAS.

Washington, March 1.-THE latest
information from Kansas removes all doubt
as to the election of the Free State ticket,
and, therefore, Calhoun declares his inten-
ton to give certificates accordingly.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-03-23

INTERNATIONAL CouRTEsY-The Presi-
dent has received an autograph letter from
Prince Albert, accompanied with medal
containing the likenesses of the Princess
Royal and Frederick William. The letter
contains sentiments of friendly regard.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-03-23

We have heard OF some astonishing cures being
made by Prof. DeGrath's Electric Oil. 1t seems
to act the diseased parts with remarkable effect
and in snort space Of time health regains its
vertisment in another column For sale by II. NJ.
Pritchard.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-03-23
Ireatu acitk the Indians.

ST.. LOUIS. March 16-New Mexico mails
to the 18th of February. has arrived
Marcy would leave about the Ist of March,
with supplies for Col. johnson, taking a
circuitous route, to avoid attacks by the
Mormons. He reports that supplies can be
obtained much easier in New Mexico than
elsewhere. Kit Carson has concluded q
treaty with several powerful Indian tribes.
who agreed to take sides with the United
States, in case of an issue against the Nor
mons.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-03-23
State Of North Carolina,

MECKLENRURG COUNTY.
Superior Court Of Law, Fail Term, 1857
Martha II. Burney .,.; 8. n,,.
vs. Petition Tor divorce.
E. L. Burncy,
1t appearing to the satisfaction of the Court
that E. l.. Burney, the defendant in this case,
is not an inhabitant of this State; it is there.
fore ordered that publication be made for six
weeks in the Western Democrat, a paper pub
lished in the town of Charlotte, notifying the
said defendant to be and appear at the next
term of the Superior Court of Law, to be held
for the county of Mecklenburg at the Court
House in Charlotte, on the Ilth Monday after
the 4th Monday in February, 1883, then and
there to show cause, if any he has, why tho
prayer of the petitioner should not be granted.
WITNESS, J. Is. Kerr. Clerk of our Superior
Court of Law, at Office in Charlotte, the llth
Monday after the 4th Monday in August, aud
in the send year of American Independence,
Ammo Domini, 1857.
j. B. KERR, Clerk.
March I6. { Prs fee SGT