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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-06-08
DIRECT ANSWER TO PRAYER.-I

DIRECT ANSWER TO PRAYER.-It is related of
Flavel, that upon occasion he took ship from
Dartmouth for London. A storm arose, and threat
ened the destruction of the ship Night came on
and the violence of the storm increased. About
two o'clock in the morning the sailors declared
there no hope of their being saved, unless the
wind should change; for they were fast drifting to-
ward rocks on which, should the vessel strike she
would be dashed to pieces. Mr. Flavel requested
that all who could be spared from the deck should
come in the cabin, and join with him in prayer
lie prayed fervcntly for deliverance
No sooner was the prayer ended, than one came
down from the deck, crying, "Deliverancc! deliv-
ance God is prayer-hearing God? The wind
has this moment due west ~ And true
enough the wind speedily waited them away from
the rocks, and brought them safely to London.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-06-08

How TO PURCHASE CUBA.-The New York
Times takes the liberty of suggesting to Mr. Buch-
that, if he wishes to purchase Cuba-he
should first stop the slave trade, and he will then
soon be able to make his own terms with the Span
ish Court. The Times argues the point in dollars
and cents 1t is well known that the Captain
General and the Spanish officials at the Court the
Queen herself included, share the profits of the
trade At present, it goes on to say, the number
imported every year is estimated at about 25,0O0.
The amount paid on these in hush-money to the
Captain General and other officials, is several mil
lions. As long this lasts, Spain will be reluct-
ant to sell Cuba. Let our Government then, says
the Times, join England in blockading the coast
of Cuba, and stop the trade, then the Spanish Gov
ernment will strike bargain for its sale, not before.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-06-08

A BLOODY ATTEMPT TO MURDER.-A few days
ago the lives of Mr. Burton and his wife, of Cas-
we'll, n. c., were attempted by one of their negro
men. 1t appears that Mrs Burton had just risen
from bed in the morning, and was dressing herself,
while her husband was still in bed when the negro
man walked into the room with an axe Mrs Bur-
ton asked him what he wanted, to which he made
no reply, but struck her severe blow on the head
with the axe handle and then proceeded to attack
his master. By the first blow portion of the
cheek and temple was cut from Mr. BIS head, after
which the negro made other Intellectual attempts
with the deadly weapon to murder his master but
alarm being given by Mrs Burton, the fend desis-
ted in his bloody work He was soon caught and
tied, and is now in jail at Yancyvie. The cit-
zens, after learning the circumstances, were so
ragged that they threatened to seize the negro and
burn him at a stake, but order was restored-Don-
uiWe Fa.) Ncus
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-06-08

The complaints against this distinguished off,
Ger of the NJ E. Church, South were sent up from
eight annual conferences.
The allegations to the effect that the bishop
had not satisfaction in his acts and conduct,
as an officer of the church, in some six or eight Of
the conferences in which he had presided. They
do not in any way involve the moral or Christian
character Of the bishop, but have ercl"sioe refer
ence to his obcidi acts.
The bishop occupied nearly two whole days in
a calm, dignifed review of the complaints, and
succeeded measurably, it is said in satisfying the
minds of large number Of the conference that the
acts complained of had very many extenuating cir
cumstances connected with them.
Their examination and discussion occupied the
greater portion of several sessions, and were finally
disposed of on Monday, May "a, by the adop-
ton of the following resolution, which was submit
ted by Revs G.. ". Carter and j. G. Jones:
Reso1rcd That after patient consideration of
the complaints made against Bishop Earl the
Conference deeply regrets there is any ground for
said complaints; nevertheless, inasmuch the
complaints submitted do not impeach the purity of
his character, his fealty to the Church, but re-
fer to the of his Administrations and further
more, in view of the explanations made by Bishop
Early and his expressed willingness to guard
against giving offence in future on the points above
referred to, his character do pass
The vote on the adoption Of the resolution, was
taken by an affirmative rising of the members
without divison-the Chair declaring it very
decided affirmative vote
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-06-08

HABITS OF GRASsHoPPERs.-A Goliad CORES
pondent of the Colorado (Texas) Citizen gives
some curious facts in relation to the grasshop-
pers which have recently swarmed in that region.
He says:
"They have an especial fondness for wheat and
cotton but don't take so kindly to corn, the only
vegetable they spare is the pumpkin. The most
deadly posons have had no effect upon them;
fumes of sulphur they rather like than otherwise;
mosquito nets they devour greedily; cloths hung
out to dry they esteem a rarity; blankets and
gunnybags they don't appear to fancy. They
awhile and then 90 on. The whole mass appear
to start and move at the same time, travel for an
hour or two, devouring everything in their way,
and then suddenly cease, and not move perhaps
for week, during which time no feeding is
noticed land finally they carefully avoid the sea
coast"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-06-08

NOVEL METHOD To PREVENT Potato RoT.-
Some belgian boys, few years since, for anluse-
ment, inserted some peas into potatoes and planted
them. The result was unusual yield Of peas
and crop of potatos perfectly sound, though in
fed where the potatoS were badly Affected
Acting the hint, Mr. jackson, Of Leeds, Eng
land, developed the theory that the potato being
deficient in nitrogen, Toud receive an oquivalent:
of that article from the pea during the tine Of
growing; and so its tendency to disease would be
counteracted He then tried the experiment, in
serting four FIVE peas into each potato, carefully
avoiding injury to the eyes, and then planting in
the usual way. The result perfect suceess-an
unusual result of both peas and potatoes, and the
latter perfectly free from disease. The tubers
we're found healthy the next sprisg, Aad Tee
planted with the same EcsuxA
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-06-08

PROCESS IN MAKING Ice IN THE EAST
INDIEs.-Natural ice is never seen in the warmest
parts of the country. TO procure ice by artificial
means, they dig large open pl;an, not far
from Calcutta, three or four pits, about thirty
feet square, and two feet deep each the bottom of
which they cover about eli ght inches a foot
thick with sugar cane or the stems of the large
Indian corn, dried. On this bed are placed, in
rows a number of small, hollow, unglazed earthern
pans, formed of very porous earth, quarter of
inch thick, and about inch and quarter deep,
which at the dusk of evening, they fill with soft
water that has been boiled In the morning be-
fore sunrise, the ice-makers attend the pits and
collect what is frozen in baskets, which they con-
vey to the place OF preservation. This is generally
prepared in some high, dry situation, by sinking
pit fourteen or fifteen feet deep, lining it with
straw and then with coarse kind Of blanketing
The Ice is deposited in this pit, and beaten down
with rammers, till at lenght its own accumulated
cold freezes it, and forms one solid mass. The
mouth Of the pit is we'll secured from the exterior
air with straw and blankets, and thatched roof
is thrown over the whole. The quantity of ice
formed by the method above described depends on
a light atmosphere, and clear, serene weather
Three hundred persons are employed in this opera
tion in one place.
AT first sight this curious process may appear to
be an effect of evaporation but this is not the
case for it is remarkable that it is essential to its
success that tie straw in which the vessels are
placed should be dry, whereas, if evaporation were
concerned in the congelation, wetting the straw
would promote it. When the straw becomes wet
by accident, it is obliged to be replaced by dry
straw.
The earth is continually losing heat By radia-
ton, and loses most clear starlight nights,
when there are no clouds to intercept and send
back the rays of heat The straw, like all flament-
Gus substances, is good radiator of colorie and it
is in consequence of the heat being thus given out
by it into space clear nights that ice is formed.
When the weather is windy and cloudy the effect
does not take place.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-06-08

The Judges in Virginia are ruling against the
farmers who claim damages from railroad compa-
nies for loss of cattle killed by locomotives) left
in an open field, through which the railroads run
The fredericksburg Herald says, "the enhanced
value of land contiguous to railroads, the conven-
fences to the planter, and the damages awarded
him in the construction of the road through his
premises, certainly justfes him in going to the ex-
pense of fencing in his property so situated"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-06-08

New FLoUR.-We have seen says the Augusta
Constitutionast, of the 22nd, some fine samples of
new wheat from the farms Of this and Columbia
county; and understand that the crop in this loca-
ty is very fine The wheat this year has ma
tured at its usual time in this section but it is
about three weeks earlier than last year All our
merchants Touring mills will be engaged during
next week in grinding new wheat.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-06-08
The Great English Remedy.
SIR JAMES CLARKE'S CELEBRATED
FEMALE PILLS

FEMALE PILLS,
PREPARED FROM A PRESCRIPTION OF SIR j. CLARKE NJ d.
PHYSICIAN EXTRAORDINARY TO THE QUEEN.
TTNHIS well known medicine is no imposition, but a
| sure and safe remedy for Female Difficulties and
Distinctions from anv whatever: and although
powerful remedy they contain nothing hurul to the
constitution. To MARRIED LADIES it is peculiarly
suited
These Pills have never been known to fail where the
Directions on the I'd page of Pamphlet well obServ-
ed For full particulars, get pamphlet gratis, OF the
Agent
n B-SI and postage stamps enclosed to any au-
thorized Agent will bottle, containing 50
Pills, bv return mail.
and bv HaviIand Stevenson Co.. Charleston, Whole
sale agents.
March ?. 1858.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-06-08

LARGE AMoUNT.-Rev. DR.. Sehon reports
S2Ol 800 as the amount collected for missionary
purposes last year, within the bounds of the NJ. +.
Church, South.
Hs3g~ The General Conference of the Methodist
Church, South has expunged from the Discipline
the rule forbidding " the buying and selling of
slave them.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-06-08

The total number of persons in the United States
converted by the recent religious revivas is stated
to be ninety-six thousand. Of these, New York
has furnished the greatest number sixteen thousand
and California the least, fifty.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-06-08

The usury bill passed by the last Pennsylvania
Legislature has been approved BY the Governor Of
the State. 1t legalizes higher rate Of interest
than per cent
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-06-08

DR.. MitchelPs remains will be deposited on the
top of Mt Mitchell, on Wednesday, June 10TH
Bishop Otey has been invited to pronounce the
eulogy on the occasion.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-06-08
NOTICE..

EBY ORDER OF COURT, l will sell on the Goth day
IL ID of June next, the Court House door in Char
lotte the LAND belonging to the Estate of VIM. ?.
McLelland decd lying the Tuckaseege Ford Road,
J miles from town, containing SIXTY ACRES more
or less, which there is a good DWELLING
HOUSE and all necessary out-buildingS
Terms: months credit with note and approved Sc
curity, and interest from date
J. \. HUGGINS, Admir-.
Charlotte, May 19, 1858. Git
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-06-08
Lumber yard

ENHE subscribers inform the citizens of Charlotte
IL and vicinity that they have established
LUMBER YARD
IN town, where they intend keeping supply of all
HldS Of Lumber for building and other purposes. Mr.
SohaS Rudisl is their agent in tOwn-appGcation may
"e made TO him to either of the undersigned
Oct 6, 1857. MILLER 4 PORTER.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-06-08

Over fifty thousand men have applied to the
President to fill the two new regiments for Utah.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-06-08

Esouauet D'OrEeanS, Or Nm BoUR1

From groves of flowers this perfume culled
Where deep golden summers eXalt the perfume
Where the from the South in the deep glen is
lulled,
Where flowers exhalc, but forever resume
To impart this aroma, It's the sweetest the best,
1t steals DER the senses like the nectar of Jove
To the bouquet of beauty ii gives new zest,
Is the pride of the toilet and the perfume of love
Distilled with great from the choicest flowers of
the South expressly for the Boudour, Toilet and Hand
kerchcf. For sale in Charlotte by
March lG +. SCARR %
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-06-08
Genuine French Mustard,

An elegant Article for the table.
May Is. SCAkR w.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-06-08
FINE SALAD OIL,

4 new and superior brand of Olive Oil, an eXQuisit
article for Salads. for sale at
Nav Is SCARF 4 cos
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-06-08
NoOGand's German Bitters,

Just received at
May Is. SCARF n CO.'S Drug store.
PURE WHITE VINEGAR, CLOVES,
NUTMEGS, MACE, PEPPER, &C. a fresh supply,
May Is. For sale at SCARR q CO. >.
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To Mechanics, Inventors, ind
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PLUMB G. LEiTNER.


AUGUSTA, GEoRGII -
'liE. attention Of the Public.is iiTited to our
Stock Of choice unadulterated ~ 81.
Drugs, Medicines, Chemi GALS Oils
Paints, Glass, Perfumery; Brushes e
and all other articles in our. line iRe feel tas:
sared $. that no Housesin the South can &ffsr
s.Eck a% superior to ours % %ingegpineness andpuriIy
1 accordance with the 'fformulayies 5of tbs United
States Pharmacopocia. s;s;. g .Gs,zM
Our Stock of Dental and Surgical Ifstr trsisn,entj
is is fuil, and~we have uneqnallsd' aGangementil
notice. " ~ ~ ;Gen:l iHiss.gs. !. fl
Feeling confident that we .can furnish our cuf
tomers with the best ARTICLES Oh Tisasonsi3
ourselves TO fill them wifi fidelity and disnaif,
4, PLUMB d &sLElTNER,
# IS . Late D.. B. Plumb & cd
Augusta, Ga, AprilI 6, ~ 81 sm2 E
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Ho! for Chick Springs!!

J. T. POOL & CO., will be ut The Green.
vile Depot with good Conveyances and careful
Drivers, to carry Passengers and their Baggage
to the Springs They will also run - = =
Il DAILY LINE or STAGES
10 and from the Springs. leaving Greenville at
o'clock, A. NJ. Fare 81. ~
May IL, 1851 IF
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NlepdcOnS and Harmonious Rented.

rerjns who wish to hire MeIodcons and IIar
months with view of purchasing 1T the end
"i uyyear, can have the rent credited as part
is wonhy of special note, as it enables those who
desIrtn fair test of the Instruments before pur.
chasiis, to obtain it at The expense of the man
ulactl"crs, to the extent at least of wears rent
ol1crs from any part Of the country or world,
sent i'rcct to the rnanuiactory in Boston, with
cash Or satisfactory reference, will he promptly
at'c'acd to, and rs faithfully executed us if the
rnrt.s were present, or employed an agent to
sclet fnnd OH as reasonable, terms
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s. o. & n. W. SMITH,
Manufacturers nr
Molodeons, Organ Melodeons,
.iND
Pedal Sub.
TX A II NJ q N Z u M
GIL Washington treet,
BOSTON.
HE attention Of Clergymen, Committees,
IL Schools, Lodges, &C., is invited to tho new
Pedal Sub.Bass Harmoniums,

TNf1E attention Of CIergyn,en, Committees.
Il. Schools. Lodges, &C., is invited to tho new
Pedal sub.Bass Harmoniums,
Made and Sold by the Manufacturers.
1t is arranged with two manuals. or bank, Of
Keys, the lowest set running an octave higher
than the other, and may DC used separately, and
thus get in one case two distinct instrument. :.
or, by the use of the coupler, the two banks of
keys may be played at the same time by use Of
the front set pnly. This connected with the
ubBnss, will produce the effect of large
organ, and is Sufficiently heavy to fill u house
that seats froh, 1000 to 1900 persons.
TIE ORGAN MELODEON is designed for
paror and p1vae use. The construction is sim
| liar to the Church Instrument, being arranpcd
with two banks OF Keys, and when used together,
by means Of the coupler, is capable of as great
volume Of power rs tho Church Instrument. when
| used withouttl Pedals.
Also, every variety Of MELODEONS for
| Purlor use.
Purchasers may rely upon instruments from
our Manuisctory, being made in in the most
| complete qnd thorough manner. Having re-
moved to q,c spacious Buildings 5Il Washing.
ton Strectkwc have every facility for n,anufac-
turing punRscs, and employ none but the most
sxner,sne exp 'sa; and skllful workmrn In short we
W'Ii Pronfe@our customers an Instrument equal
II not superior to any Manufacturer, and guar.
a"tee emtitc omd peJci satiyuctiom
Music Teachers Leaders of Chors and others
intcrestcdin musical matters, respectfully in.
v'ted to visit our Rooms at any time an.l cXar,l-
me or test the instruments on exhibition for sail.
ut their pleasure.
As Il sHli further guarantee to the public as
TO- tho excellence "f tn" .Niodcoms and Uarno.
ntsms, frhn our Manufactory, we beg leave to
seer oy permission. to the following Piano Forte
Manuac prcrs of Boston, who have examined
our lmt:umcnts, and will give their opinion
when ca led upon:
1 l.
| >, Chlck,ring IL Sons; Vim. 2. Emerson; Geo.
iiewS d":!"tt Il Cunston; Brown IL Allen :;
oodwrd & Brown II. Gilbert IL Co. a. w.
INdd 4 Co: NcWbnll ,E Cn
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Tile Wous'achc IN the English Pulpit.-
a London periodical states that nearly all
the English clergymen, living between two
and three hundred years ago, wore the
moustacle. In his list of those who wore
the beard on the upper lip we find the well
known names Of John Dome, George Her
bert, Robbert IIerrick, Jeremy Taylor,
Thomas Fuller and Robert South. The
famous John Knox and the celebrated John
Bunyan wore the moustache /; also Wicliffc,
Cardinal Pope, Archbishop Cranmer, Bish-
ops Ridley, Latimer, Jewel, Holbech, Thirl-
dey, Goodrich, Skirp, Day, Archbishop
Laud, and host of others.
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Exceedingly Rich Bottom Land i,
April 9, 10;
The State of South Carolina

III tic Common Pleas.
William Wilson,
IT, vs.; Foreign Attachment.
9"s a. L'ddel'. >lhoms"n Il Fair, Attorneys
w Hf:KEAS the Plaintiff did, on the eleventh
W day OF April, eighteen hundred and Gnv.
seven, file his declaration against the D.r,,i';',
wln, It is said, is absent from and withnn, m,
limits of this State, and has neither wifi. u,,
attorney known within the same. upon whom
copy oil The said declaration might b., scrv.I-
IT. Is therefore ordered, that the said D..rn
dant a." appear and plead to the sail .lccarn,io,
Hn or "Glor. t!ie twelfth day of April, cgh,ce
hundred and fifty EIGHT, otherwise final and -,
solntc Judgment will then be given aud award,
against him.
MATTHEW MCDONALD. Ger
Clerks Office, April II, 1857 5l-Ir