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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-04-13

ACCIDENT TO Mr. MULLINs.-We learn from
the Cheraw Gazette that VIM. S. Mullins, Esq,
President of the Wilmington and Manchester Rail-
road, met with very serious accident on the 9Th
instant, Marion Depot, in attempting to get
upon the train while it in motion. He missed
his hold and was thrown on the track between the
rails, the train passing over him, cutting his head
ard bruising his person dreadfuly
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-04-13

At Mt Pleasant, Cabarrus county at the house of NJ.
Barrier, Esq, Mr. D. L. McGnnas, of CASTOR county,
student of Western Carolina Academy aged about 81
years. In relation to his death, the students
ing called for that object passed resolutions of condo
ence and sympathy.
In Cabarras county the LIST instant Mrs Nancy II.
Moss wife of Mr. j. b. Moss in the 48th year of her
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-04-13

ST.. Louis, April 8.-Accounts below state that much
damage has been done by great rise in the Mississippi
and Arkansas rivers. From the mouth of White River
to the Louisiana line there but few places that will
escape being submerged. Whole cotton plantations
under water.
The town of Napoleon is completely inundated from
the depth of two to ten feet
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-04-13

Eg- The Legislature of Virginia has passed an
act for running and marking the boundary line be-
tween Virginia and North Carolina. Also, one
authorizing the connection of the Danville Rail-
road with the n. G.. Railroad.
The Legislature appropriated $4,000 for the
purpose of removing the remains of President Mon
roe from New York to Virginia
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-04-13
Hag~ A Washington correspondent of the Char

sa- A Washington correspondent of the Char
lesion Mercury says:
''When Mr. Gimer of n c., finished his speech
on Wednesday last in opposition to the Lecomp-
ton Constitution, Joshua r. Giddings, and several
others of his party crossed the House to shake his
hand and congratulate him upon his successful
effort. 1t is said that the congratulations received
by Mr. Crittenden at the close of his speech in the
Senate, from Seward and his crew, scarcely ex-
ceeded those lavished upon Mr. Gilmer"
We cannot help entertaining feeling of sorrow
for Mr. Gilmer. He certainly must feel bad to
think that he Ga southern MANI has done some
thing for which the black hearted Abolitionist,
Gddngs, congratuates him. Will he not repent :?
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-04-13

Rl5~ We call attention to the letter of Henry
'" Miller, Esq, published in another column. 1t
Seems to us that Mr. Miller has pursued the only
course that southern can, consistently, pursue
Now is the time to unite with the democratic par
ty for the sake of tbs South.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-04-13
Brioham Threatens Extensively.

ST. JOSEPH, Mo-, April 9.-An arrival from
Fort Kearney on the Both ult, states that Brigham
Young has notified Col johnson to leave the ter
ritory by the 10th inst, or that his command will
be annihilated Young had rendered johnson a
supply of provisions Our informer met a supply
train of one hundred and sixty wagons at Little
Blue. Indians on the route peacable.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-04-13

"STEDMAN's MAGAZINE-'-A. j. Stedman
Esq, who commenced the publication of Maya
Zine at Salem, N. c., publishes card informing
'he public that he will hereafter issue the work
itOm Ralegh-a new volume to commence with
he May number.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-04-13

WASHINGTON, April 8.-A man named Besan-
can, formerly of New Orleans, attempted to shoot
the Secretary of the Interior, Mr. Thompson, to-day
The Secretary grappled with him, and threw him
on the floor, dislocating his (Besancans) shoulder
1t is thought that the man is temporarily insane.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-04-13

s<g> A friend in Montgomery, Ala, informs us
that they have had ripe strawberries in that city
two weeks ago
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-04-13

. CHARLESTON April 9.-The cotton market
buoyant and active to-day, and prices have further adj
vanced to 4c. The transaction amounted to 1850
bales at 81 to l24c The market closing firm at l2c
for strict middngs; 12s to l24c for good middngs,
and 12s to l24 for middling fair to fair
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-04-13

Sa'- The Columbia Carolinian says that Mr.
everett will deliver his lecture on Washington in
tuAt city during the latter part of this week
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-04-13

as~ The county of Burke has agreed, by Al
majority, to subscribe $4,000 to the Western Ex-
'enSon Railroad.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-04-13

Ra5- We learn from the Richmond Enquirer that on
9th inst, contract was formally entered into be-
cen the counsel of the Mt. Vernon Association ana
oprieor ofthe premises for the Home and Grave OF
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-04-13

IA The State of Connecticut went for the
black republicans in a recent election.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-04-13
NOTICE.

The Board of Common Schools for Mecklenburg county,
will meet at the county Court Clerks office in Charlotte
the Sd Monday in April for the purpose of eectng
one of their number Chairman also to attend to any
business that may come before them.
April ID, 1858 J. P. ROSS, c. B. s. c. s.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-04-13

ia The Banks of Savannah and Augusta, Ga,
have agreed to resume specie payment on the LIST
of May.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-04-13

COLUMBIA, April lo.-The prices of cotton are
steadily advancing The demand, yesterday, very
active, and IL cents paid for strictly fair.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-04-13

Illness Of COL Thos. II. Benton
WASHINGTON, April Col Thos. H. Benton
is still living but is in sinking condition.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-04-13

pay- Hon. Jas D. Treadwell has been reelected
Mayor of Columbia, S. c.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-04-13
Interior.

attempted ASSASSINATION Of the Secretary of the
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1858-12-18
What Great Heart Did.

| saw Great Heart one day in railway
train. He was well dressed. and appeared To
be reading, through his spectNcles, the morn.
ing paper. A poor woman sat opposite with
six little children, the eldest scarcely dozen
years old. The husband was "a stupid, hard
hearted wretch, and administered blows un-
spaunR!y To wedTIed htttr- thing who ts-
pressed its discomfort 10y crying and frctting
ms the hot dusty air swept over his flushed
face. The mothers countenancc wore a look
of patient despair bHd continual anxiety. as
the little restless company sat crowded to-
gether IN the loaded car. Not one of them
looked shabby or uutidy, though very plainly
dressed. When the engine stopped for fuel
the pesF wnnian took out from a basket some
bread and cheese, which she distributed
sparinRly among the little group. Great
Heart had watched their movements all the
morning, and rs a boy approached the car
ringe with basket full OF berries he bought
up boxes enough TO 20 round, and gave them
To the hungry children, whose eyes glistened
as they saw such u rare dessert spread before
them. One little girl perhaps five years old
was nearly sick, and tried to rest in her
mothers lap; but the tired infant disputed
vigorously her right, and she was Obliged to
yield the claim. Great Heart had been grave
ly considering the company, and he did not
hesitate TO take the poor child tenderly in his
arms, lay her carefully down in the seat be-
side him, with her head in his lap, and then
gently fan her with his paper until she sank
into deep, peaceful slumber When we
stopped for our dinner we saw them all seat.
ed 10y bountiful table, loaded with luxuries
to which they knew very well how to appre
cate. We knew it was Great Hearts, and
We mentally blessed the kind, generous ma
ture that had thus shed sunshine on the hard
pathway of the humble strangers. Christian
reader, in caring for the souls of the poor, do
not forget their bodies.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1858-12-18
An Irish Lottor.

IALLYMUCCLTsLlG, PARISH or BALLYRAG.)
On, NElR BALLYsLuCHGUmLY, Jan. 22d,
1916.
Mh DEAR NEPHEW IL haven't cent YOU
a letter since the last time / wrote To- YOU,
because We have moved from our former place
of living, and ! didn't know where a letter
would find you; but now wild pleasure take
up my pin 10 inform YOU of the death of your
own liyin uncle Fitzpatrick, who died very
suddenly last week after lingering illness of
six months The poor man was in convul-
sions the whole time of his sickness, lying
perfectly quiet and spachecss, all the while
talking incohcrenty and crying for wather
had no opportunity OF informing yau afhiS
death sooner, excipt wrote you by the last
post, which Wint off two days before he died.
and thin you'd had the postage to pay.
am at a loss 10 tell YOU what his death
was ockasioned, at, but fear il was his last
illness, for he never was well tir DAYS togeth-
or durin' the whole time of his confinement
and believe his death was ocknsioncd bv his
attn too much OF rabbits stuffed wild gravy
aud pays, or pays and gravy stuffed wild rab.
bits, can't tell which, but be that as it WILL
as soon u, he brathed his last the doctor gave
up all hopes of his recovery. | need not tell
you anything about his hagc, for YOU well
know that in March Mkt he would have been
twenty-five years ovid, lnckin' tin months,
and had he lived till that time he would thin
have been jus' six months dead His prop
erty now devol,es to his mkt heirs who all
died some time ago 30 that | expect il will
be divided hctwune us, and you know his
property was very considerable, for he had
hno estate, which was sowld to pay his dibts,
and the remainder he lost in a horsc-race.
but IL MAS the opinion of everybody at the
time, he would have won the race II the
horse he run against hadn't been too fast for
him. niver saw u man, and the docthers all
say SO, that observed directions or tuck med
icine bctther than he did. lie said he would
as lave take bitther as swnte, il it only had
the same taste and ipicackuna as wh,skcy
punch, il 1t would only put him in the same
humor for fighting.
Your own lovin' Uncle,
SHANE OFLAHERTY.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1858-12-18

BREyTIEs.--No woman can be n lady who
can wound or morlify another. No matter
how beautiful, how refined, how cultivated
she may be, she is in reality coarse, and the
innate yulgnrity of her nature manifests itself
here. Uniformly kind, coul teous, aud polite
treatment of all persons is one mark of a
true woman.
II is said that the ivy will not cling to a
poisonous tree or substance. What a hity
that the tendrils of womans heart have
not always the same salutary and seif-proteet-
ing instinct.
The difference between English misses and
French mademoiselles is defined as follows
the English miss hirts before she is married.
the French mademoisellcs gets married
hrGt' and ilirts afterwards. Neither plan is
safe, and both are objectionable.
Say of a woman that she is beautiful,
and be assured she will ever think kindly OF
you. Say that she is good, kind, virtuous,
sensible, but very homely, and she will never
forgive you in her life
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1858-12-18

~ If YOU play with fool alone, be will
play with you IN society.
~ When fiattrrrrz meet. Satan goes 10
dinner-they will do his work.
R- -Ifyou would have your laws obeyed
without mutny, see well 10 IL that they are
pieces of God Almighty's law otherwise all
the artillery of the world cannot keep down
mutiny. .--C Carlyle.
rB- Whatever the wind may do in winter,
/, cannot be denied that in spring it "turns
over a new Leaf
CR- The oldest piece uf furniture is the
multiplication tdbie. II was constructed
more than two thousand years agoN and is
yet as good as new.
tdr Gentleman, having a large siS-shooter
in his hand, was asked, pray. sir, is that u
horse pistol ?"--"No, SIR" he continued, its
only u Colts"
~ A Dutehmuns hcart-rcnding soliloouY
is described thus "She lonfca Shon Micklc
80 much pesscr ns l. because he's cot a koop-
lie tollors moro as has"
~ 1t is announced for the benefit of those
persons who did not get sight of the comet,
that 1t will again appear before the public,
for a few nights only, in the autumn of 2l47.
UNPRoPIrfoeS UNloN,--Thc marriage be-
tween Jorthan and Miss Great Britain,
which was so brilliantly celebrated few
weeks ago, is evidently not n very happy one.
AZ all events, Hc cords hare passed Ge.neeH
them since the bridal day.
HIsToRIcAL KNOWLEDGE. Eddie, said n
mother, friend of ours, to her hopeful son,
as she was reading to him of Pocahontas in
the history Of Virginia, do you know who
.Pocnhontas was p Yes mother said the lad,
whose thoughts weru upon coveted pony,
'She was very fast racker ~ Boston Tran
script.
~ The woman is born with the instict-
i've conviction that she can hook after man,
and secure his happiness. lts really quite
affecting TO see how soon precious little
daughter feels this instinct and, In her
mothers absence, she ats at the head Of tho
table, and in thousand WAYS comforts the
father as only the womanly heart can do.
rY Taking thsm, one with another"
said the Rev. Sidney Smith, ~ believe INV
congregation to be most exemplary observ.
ers OF the religious ordinances for the poor
keep all the isSts, and the rich all the feasts 4"
~ Can any grammarian explain why il
is that when Ye "cdt wood" cut is an active
trAnsitiye verb, but when VIC "cut stick p it is
an setYS intransiuye verb?
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1858-12-18

I-V' Effects Of the cold weather out West
Forty-three murriuge licenses were granted
by the clerk Of the Cincinnati probate court
last week.
IS- The ~jto Of ANDREW Ellison, nj I.hafiaa.
town, had her clothes burned off her, satur-
day afternoon. aud is rot expected To i've
These accidents are getting frequent, and
either crinolne must be contracted or the
ladies must wear WOODEN dresses in winter
IR- One Of the lions of Lowell at present
Is dashing team drawn by splendid pair
OF ponies about the Size OF Newfoundland
dogs, but who are fast ,ro,ters, and diae.nce
many OF their larger brethren on tho rp,d.
They belong to a Cuw.ductor.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1858-12-18

LAWS OF THE Road Recent legal decis-
ions, according to the Harrisburg (Pa.) I'm
ion, have established the following rules in
respect to railroad passengers: Applicants
for tickets on railroads can be elected from
the cars if they do not offer the exact amount
OF their fares conductors are not bound to
make change. All railroad tickets are good
until used, and conditions good fol this day
oniyTA or otherwise limiting the time of gen.
uneness, are of no account. Passengers who
lose their tickets can be elected from the cars
unless they purchase n second one Passen-
gers are bound to observe decotum in the
cars, and are obliged to comply with oil rea-
Sonable demands to show tickets. Standing
upon the platform, or otherwise violating a
rule OF the company, renders person liable
TO 6e put from the train. No person has a
right to monopohze more seats than he has
paid Tor, and any article left in seat while
the owner is temporarily absent, entities him
to tho place upon his return.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1858-12-18

THI NEwsPAPER.-Hev. Henry Ward
Beocher thus speaks of the newspaper, the
cUmmott peoples Encyclopedia.
I'm mo other way eHft much, so varied
so useful information be impaired, and under
circumstances so favorable for educating the
child's mind, as through lutlicious, well con.
Quoted newspaper
10 live in IA village was once to be shut up
and contracted. But now man may be a
hermit and yet cosmopolite. He may live
IN the forest, walking miles to q post Office,
having mail but once n week, and vet he
shall be found as familiar with the living
world as the busiest actor in il. For thr
newspaper is a spy-glaSs by which he brings
near the most distant things-a microscope
by which he leisurely examines the most mi
mute oDects-an ear trumpet by which he
collects and brings within his hearing all that
is said and done all over tho .oarth-a muse
um full of living pictures of real life, drawn
not on canvass, but with printers ink ON pa
per.
The effect ofliberalizing and eulareinR the
mind OF the young, of this weekly commerce
with the world, will he apparent 10 any one
who will ponder il. Once, liberal educn-
ton could only be completed by foreign tray-
ell. The sons only of the wealthy could in
dulge in this costly benefit. Blu, now the
poor mans son can learn as much at home.
an hundred years ago Il gentleman could
learr by journeying the world over. For
while there are some advantages in going in.
to the world, il Is the poor mans privilege 20
have the world come to see him. The news
paper is great collector, n great traveller. n
great lecturer. 1t is the common poanles
Encyclopcdia-th lyeCum, the college"
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1858-12-18
The skator.


Prom the Atlantic MonihB.
The skater lightly laugh, aud plidcs,
Unknowiug that beneath ihc ice
Whcfcon he car,cs his iair device
stiacncd corpse In silence slides.
II Rlarclh upward n, his plays
lis cold, blue, rigid 6ngcrs steal
Beneath the trcadings Of his heel.
IL floats along and hoata ew@y,
lie has not seen its horror pnssi
His heart is hlithc. the village heard
Ills distant laughter he careers
In festive waltz athwart tie glass,
We are the skaters, we who skim
The aprfAcc ~ Iifr's solemn food,
And drive, with gladnc.a In our blood,
A daring dance from brim 10 brim.
Our feet are swim, our faces burn.
our hopes aspire, like soaring birds;
The world taAos courage from our woIds,
Aud sees the golden time return.
But ever near us, silent, cold,
Float those who bounded from the bank
with eager hearts, like ~. aud sank
because their feet were o,erbold
They sank through breathing holes Of vice.
Through treacherous shccns Of un5clcf;
They know not their despair and grief.
Their hearts and minds are turned to ice.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1858-12-18
n Whisper.

II / had but two little wings,
Aud were little fcaihcy bird.
10 you, I'D ~, my dear
But thoughts like these are Idle things,
Aud ! stay here
but In my sleep, 10 you ] 49,
lm always With you in my sleep
Tho world 10 al ones rwn.
Dut then one wakcs--lud where am
Al, all alone,
Slcep stays not, though q monarch bids.
Sol love 10 wake ere break ~ day
For though NY sleep be gone.
Yet while 'tis DARK, one shuts ones lids,
Aud still dreams on
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1858-12-18


hemeHt gesture snd earnest words. the insin-
uatian against its efficacy, protested his IN
shaken faith Ia Il, and soneluded his sIpostu-
latlon With blunt, refusal 10 permit other
antid1lea 10 be applied, II tho same time biz
ll9g. oil aud swallowing another portion Of the
Cegon bean
Ths spectators could DO no more than
leaV@him 20 his fate. Gathering IN denGs
semi-eifele close 10 bis couch, they stood, 81
] lent ana with uncovered heads hEHliing the
! departure Of human spirit TO the bar Of The
linal Judge, Stranger though be Was 10
them Al, and dying, as they believed. ~
rash peTiiAiente in the use Of an inefiicaoiuus
antidote, the iatt that be was undergoing the
extreme penalty common 20 humanity on nc
count of the primal sin. made hs fate and his
suffering objects of mysterious interest. Tar
the moment 20 every one in the room.
Death 10 not only the lsyeler ana the sancii-
Her bui its presence makes all brhnlders feel
of Mn 20 the victim which Il has fsized and
- beariag TO The jaws Of the remoTseless
sraye,
Apparently exhausted by the effort which
he had just made Ia speaking, the snake tam
~ sank back upon bis couch and remained
Tor few moments, sileut and nj l. 4
fresh plrpKysm 0f pain having WpsrvVHrh
he groaned heavily, turned hia face ~ the
wall Hnd began % mutter like one who talks
~ dlhluIDtn sleep lnptfial reason hadt
NJ length, tottered upon IL throue, and the
Wild delidum, produced By ieyered brain
and a tortured body, had come ever the luf
ferer
lio babbed long and inoohcrently Of snakes
aud Cedfon beans, performing his isals With
Tho one over again, aud reeounting the mar
yelous eures made la eastern elimrs With the
other. A. the shaded Of the meplal eclipse
grew deeper, he spoke less nnd less audlbly,
until his voice sank 10 Whisper aud then,
by degTres, his lips ceased 10 move, aud lac
vas. 10 all appearance, dead.
Aher the lapse ~ hHif M hour hr brgun to
-eyiye, The respiration deepened, the pulsg
luiokened aud swellsd In volume, the siupor
ihed like o cloud, from mind aud body, and.
n short time, be- opened hiseyes aud spoke.
The ygor of his constitution, or the remedial
,owcr Of his Cedrun hcan, but more probab-
v both combined. had tdumphed. He rap
dly eonyalesccd, and " few DAYS Wa ahls
q 70 about a. usual Ills snakra had been
IN undidurbed in their boxes, aud hr pro-
,osed 10 resume his experiment of tanning
he one that had bitten him. Bot me land
ord aud the visitors, satisfied with what they
'ad seen, protested against ils being repeat
d. ind he, gathering up his boxes aud car
'ct-hag, vanished from the theatre Of his rr-
ent sul'rrings as he now does from our tale.
l. W. A.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1858-12-18
JOB PRINTING.

vDH Printing establishment gAs never la better
sIddition than nov, aHd Increased attention VIII
he given 60 this branch " business, We Keep
constantly on hand Paper and Card stock, aud are
nov prepared 90 print HandbilA, Programmes,
Auction lhds Dln Heads, Labels, Circulars, busl'
nsss aud Wedding Cards, Sc, &e,, A. short notice,
Orders by mail will he carefully attended ~, aud
Rhe work forwarded with despatch,
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1858-12-18
ExcnANaE nr nrAHn.

We pledged our hearts uS love and ',
in NY arms the maiden claspinR;
! could not toll the rrns sou Why,
hut oh Ltromblfd like az aspen.
Her father. love she hste me gAiu,
o went, aud shook Ike ans reed
] siruVe 90 act the man--in vain
We had exchanged our hearts indeed.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1858-12-18

THE FORTUNE rELIlis oF New YoRK.-
DoeSticks, who has written book about the
fortune telling impostors Of New York. saws
that in visiting these shapers lie learned
that every different planet known to nstrolo-
gy was in the ascendant at his birth that Tire
descriptions of the wives promised him
would give him full thirty.three SpouseS
that he was born ence every year from 1920
to 1888 that he had more thnn twenty birth
places nnl that when dead il will he necsS-
sary to dissect his corp,e into very small pie
ccs, in order that his earthly remains may he
buried in all the places set down for him ny
tsese prophets. On one occasion he visited,
in the disguise OF woman, Madame Nor.
row. and was shown the face Of his future
husband n blonted fpcc, with "a moustache,
with black eyes and black hair; a hang-dog,
thief-like face, and one that one would not
pass in the sueet without involuntariy put
ting his hands in his pockets. This trick ia
performed with tho magic mirror, contriy-
ance sold by amy op,.cian for dollar and
quarter.