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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-05-04
A NEW TOBACCO QUESTION.

The important question Of the possibility
of poisoning byk cigars impregnated with
arsenic has been raised, states the London Lancet
by the recent deathssin in France of priest named
Bottoro, supposed to have been poisoned by anoth-
er priest.
An investigation has been undertaken to ascer-
tan whether it be possible probable that arsen-
icated cigars death, by the inspiration of
their smoke impregnated with volatilized arsenic
or by its admission in the SALIVA without such
change and very important are the conclusions
arrived at. "There are three ways, remark the
Investigators Gin which the introduction of arsen-
ic into the animal economy may be effected
through the medium of cigars by the impregna-
ton with powerful solution Of the poison by its
introduction into the candescent end, that it
may reach and mix with the SALIVA during smok-
ing or, finally, in larger quantity, hidden in the
central part OF cigars. Poisoning is hardly posi-
BILE in the first and second cases. In the third in
stance it is inconceivable. It might occur by a
combination of two Or three Of these methods.
The question of the formation ofarsen:cated hydro
gen is not settled"
In reading this report, seem to be trans
ported to the days of the Borgias when the poison
ed taper destroyed other existences in sacrificing
its own, and when the flowers OF the ball room
were scattered with alien and cthel perfumes. 1t
is we'll to be assured that these tabled horrors are
also imposbiit;es. The mere suggestion of this
must carry alarm and discomfort to any rich uncle
in the habit Of smoking his favorite nephew's
cigars This report, however, practically mega
tives the possibility of such crime being success
fully Oernetrated
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-05-04
AN INDIAN WEDDING.

The Nebraska City News, of the Sd instant,
contains long account of the marriage of
Pawnee Chief to blood royal squaw of the Otoe
tribe The bridegroom was named Whitewater,
and the bride Wah-mush- h-pc-shinga. We extract
the following
The Chieftain's daughter was elegantly dressed
in red flannel shirt with deep blue calico border,
a checked apron, summer killed buffalo robe
and white felt hat. Her jewels were magnif-
cent. From either ear depended bright ornaments
of brass, tin and copper.
We must not omit to mention that Wah h-mush-
pe-shinga also wore "red petticoat," embroi-
dered according to desi ign Of her own, with
porcupne quilts, representing desperate dog
fight. Her entire wardrobe and jewelry could
not have cost less than six thousand dollars in
Fontenele money. The bridegroom was attred
in all the magnifcence which his rank and wealth
demanded. He wore a standing shirt collar, a
medal of President Pierce, blue straight collared
soldier coat with brass buttons, and an elegant
pair Of Spanish spurs while his stalwart lons were
admirably clothed in an ancient coffee sack AL
together the appearance of the bride and the
groom appropriate to their high sphere Of life.
The most sumptuous feast awaited the guests
at the residence of the brides father. 1t was
spread in camp kettle and suspended over the
fire that burned in the centre of that princely
lodge. 1t consisted of young dog meat, very
tender blue corn and old dog meat, beaver tails
and mule steak, fresh fish and sugar, making
altogether of the most palatabe and noursh-
ing compounds that ever graced a royal camp
kettle. The horn spoon Of accidental luxury
seldom convey to the educated palate viands more
tempting and delicious. AS for drinks, corn whs-
key made Of red pepper, tobacco plugs, and rain
water, together with molasses-sweetened coffee,
made up the list.
Among the distinguished persons present we
did not fail to notice the six Mcsdames Petana-
share, the wives of the eminent ''Injun" who is
now at Washington visiting James Buchanan
on official business. Also, Mr. Whtecrow, of
Esquire Wildcat and the Honorable Short-Tailed
Elk
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-05-04
The Great English Remedy.

SIR JAMES CLARKE'S CELEBRATED
FEMALE PILLS,
PREPARED FROM PRESCRIPTION SIR ]. CLARKE, NJ.
PHYSICIAN EXTRA AORDINARY TO THE QUEEN.
THIS we'll known medicine is no imposition, but
H. and safe remedy for Female Difficulties and
distinctions, from any cause whatever and although
powerful remedy, they contain nothing hurtul to the
constitution. To MARRIED LADIES it is peculiarly
suited
These Pills have never been known to fail where the
Directions the I'd page of Pamphlet well observ
ed. For full particulars get pamphlet gratis of the
Agent.
\. B.-S1 and postage stamps enclosed to any
thOrized Agent. will insure bottle, containing so
Pills, by return mail
Sold in Charlotte by F. SCARR Il CO, sole Agents
and by Ilaviland Stevenson Co., Charleston, Whole
sale agents.
March ., 1853
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-05-04
Bouquet D'OrIeans, or m BouRBo,

From groves of sweet flowers this perfume culled
Where deep golden summers cxalt the perfume
Where the breeze from the South in the deep glen is
lulled
Where flowers exhae, but forever resume.
To mpart this aroma, It's the sweetest the best,
1t steals Ger the senses like the nectar ofJove,
TO the bouquet of beauty it gives a 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
kerchef. For sale Ill Charlotte by
March 16 f. SCARF & CO.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-05-04

JUDICIAL DIGNITY IN LOUISIANA cores
pondent of the Brandon (Mss.,) Republican gives
the following specimens of how justice is admins
tered and Judicial dignity sustained in one of the
Parish Courts of Louisiana He says
Speaking Of Grand Juries reminds me that the
Parish Court is now in session here, his Honor
Kiah Rodgers presiding-old Kyc-or Ky" they
usually call him. Old Ky was passing sentence
on criminal, and delivered himself as follows
Prisoner stand up. Mr. Kettles, this Court is
under the painful necessity of passing sentence OF
the law upon you, sir. This Court has no doubt,
Mr. Kettles, but what you were brought into this
serape By the use of intoxicating liquor. The
friends of this Court all knows that eff thar is any
vice this Court abhors, it is ntemperance. When
this Court was a young man, Mr. Kettles, it was
considerably inclined TO drink and the friends Of
this Court knows, that this Court has naturally
very high temper, and if this Court had not stop
ped short off, and stopped the use of intoxicating
liquor, have no doubt, sir, but that this Court
SIR would have been in the penitentiary or in its
grave "
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-05-04

How TO Use GUANo.-1. Never mix it with
anything; all composts, ashes and lime, and similar
ingredients too often contain enough caustic alka
to drive off the ammoniacal parts before the soil
can absorb them. a vast amount of mischief and
loss follows this sad mistake. If applied alone
the soil will best adapt it for plants
z. Mix as much as possible with the soil, not too
deeply, but plow it in after sowing it broadcast
unless it be for beans drilled crops when it may
be sown ON the surface before the ridges are made
3. II applied as top-dressing, always apply it,
if possible before rain, when the is On the
ground, and If arabic ground, harrow, hoe Or
shuttle, possible, Immediately after the operation
1. The best mode to apply it is by water A
slight solution of it is by far the most powerful
and speedy application. ss4 20 .z-a.a
). If sowed with drilled grain, or indeed any
seed whatever, it should never come in contact
with it. Il is bad plan to SOW broadcast, after
the corn drill, and harrow, as it is kept in the
nearest proximity, to the seed without coming in
contact with It, -a Il .e-. .--e-zs .r-zz- -. #aze
6. Be sure to get, if possible, the genuine
article-cheap eapguano there is none. The quaint
ty of genuine guano per acre used, us from two TO
three hundred lbs, the latter quantity when the
land is deficient and requires speedy renovation.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-05-04
Woods Hair Restorative.

fresh supply of this invaluable preparation for the
Hair has just been received direct from New York by
March l6. SCARF i co.
SAVAGE'S CRSINA, or CANADIAN BEARS GREASE
ACan elegant application for impartng beautiful
gloss to the hair for sale at
March 10. SCARF l. CO.'S Drug Store
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-05-04

GIANTS IN THESE DAYs-The Yorkville, S.
c.. Chronicle notices the burial Of Jas Mcclure, of
that district, in a coffin feet two inches long
thirty inches wide and twenty-one inches deep
The deceased weighed $40 pounds
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-05-04
kED GLOVES,

H ANCASTERS KID GLOVE CLEANER, an un-
II Lfailing preparation easy and simple in applications
removing all stains and grease from the Glove; at
March I6. SCARR i CO.'S Drug Store.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-05-04

Sublime Description of an Escape from Mad
Bull-The bull roared like the rolling thunder,
and ran like the nimble lightning; and springing
over the fence with the swiftness of star falling
from the armament, | tore my trousers asunder
with crash as loud as if the globe had been
shivered by a comet rs 1.'7 a'Hs 70 a7s ia'l1 90
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-05-04

HEAVY CATTLE-Dr b. T. Walker, late of
Rockingham County, Virginia, recently sold, in
Richmond, II head of cattle, whose united weight
22,O92 pounds, being an average of 1,8H
pounds each One of the cattle weighed 2, ,1l5,
and one other 2085. $685. '3 Es"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-05-04

BLusH1NG.-B Blushing is said to be sign that
something Of the angel is left in woman, beautiful
to the eye, and bespcaking the inward purity Of
the heart. When woman ceases to blush, she
has lost her greatest charm p ii'a 10 a+a's E-7'a
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-05-04
a Reliable NOTICE.

FHNIIE Firm of BREN 4 STEELE dissolved by
a mutual consent the lst day of January 1858.
The business of the Firm is my hands for collection
and settlements and hereby respectfully request all
persons idebtcd to the late firm by Book Account to
come forward and settle between this date and the ls
dav of July 1853 as do assure YOU that all accounts
due the firm that time will be put in suit for coec
ton.
a. c. STEELE.
Charlotte. Feb. Is, 1853. 4 I'm
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-05-04

HARD UNDERTAKING.-An exchange says a
divine out West is trying to persuade~girl to
forego marriage. 1t says he has succeeded to
persuade one, and she is about 20 years old. 'z.'
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-05-04

-"Dd your fall hurt your said one hod,carrier
to another, who had fallen from the top Of two
story house ''Not in the Taste, honey, twas tho
sioppin so quick that hurt me-" PC. -
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-05-04

81 am afraid, dear wife, that, while am gone,
absence will conquer love" tOh, never fear, dear
husband; the longer you stay away, the better 1
shall like you" -s1
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-05-04
Mems unbound Kip Brogans,

Good article, at $:-prime do. 81 IS
April g. zss4z zboONk @@Io-
BOGNE'S is the only House in town that
win sell Miles fine DRESS BOOTS for 81.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-05-04

People who don't deserve Pifty-A ruined
gambler; an ill-tempered man with the toothache
an alderman with the gout; and dandy spiashed
by mud cart.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1858-06-16
flor the GatelIlgsucer.l

Tns LoSpoN TINEs.-It has at last come TO
li0ht who owns conducts and edits the great
leader and controller of events in Britain. The
literary editor of the Philadelphia tresS, who
seems to be well informed on this subject. sAys
Mr.. John Walter, M. p. for the borough of Not
tingham, is principal proprietor Of the London
Tins newspaper Wheeling Times.
The literary editor of the Philadelphia Press
does not appear to have been very well posted
up in European newspaper affairs. if he gives
the above information, as something recently
t.come tn light" for the namolof Walter, in con-
nection with the London Times. is as well known,
and has heen for forty years past in England as
the name of James Gordon Bennett and Horace
Greedy are known in the U. s. in connection
with the y. Y. Herald and Tribune.
The father of the present Mr.. Walter, worked
as a compositor in the Times office, when he
was a Young man, and for many, many yearR
before his death he was known to be the prin-
cipal proprietor of the paper. He left at iis
death, about ten years ago, his en''"c interest
in the paper TO his only son, the present mr.
Jno Walter, and also, "Bearwood" very vaiu-
able estate In the county of Berks, about thirty
miles from London, where Mr. w. re-'deH
Politically, both father and son wele always
regarded as independent men. lfthey had their
price-as some one has strted crery nan hds-
it was a higher figure than any party in the
House of Commons ever yet cared to pay. It
is to be regretted that we have not more OF such
men in our own Congress at tho present time.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1858-06-16


A BARBER IN THE CHARACTER OF JENEiSs.-
The latest and decidedly the most refreshing
specimen of the exquisite, which has como I'M
der our eye, is the card of Richmond barber
in one of the papers over there. After his p0-
litest bow to the public of Big Richmond, our
tonsorial philosopher proceeds to remark that
Shaving being branch Of my profession, in
1924, when the distinguished noblemanl the
Marquis de Lafayette visited this city, the Eagle
Hotel being his head quarters, where was then
living, had the honor Of waiting on him IN
that capacity, and had the satisfaction OF pleas
ing him so well that rccciveda donation OF ten
dollars for being, he said, master OF my pro-
fession so CARLY
In 1889, when the dignity Of the5State was
called in Conventions at Richmond, they took up
their quarters at tho old Eagles where became
acquainted with Virginia's honOred Sons, by
whom was faithfully rewarded for my services
and attentions.
The perfection of the polite arts consists in
expression, the magical influence Of which IS
addressed either to the ear, in modulaIed sound,
or 10 the eye, in form, color, attitude, &c. But
the original expression of nature is wild, aud II
can only be sOflened by those touches Of art
which impart grace and dignity to the feature.
No art is SO successful in this as that which the
subscriber processes namely: Hair Cutting and
Dressing; in other words, the skifnl. arrange
ment of those luxuriant tresses with which ma.
ture has decorated the seat of human intellect
Every painter and sculptor, as well as the sub
SeIiLer, is aware that the expression Of human
continuance is, in u great degree, dependant
upon this arrangement of the Hair, and they
always pay strict regard TO It
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1858-06-16

NEw POSTMASTER AT WAsuINGToN, Pa
Noatgomsry Nan Dscapitatedi--A letter re-
ceived Yesterday from Washington. informs US
that the Hon. Bill Montgomery's man Friday,
Geo. w. Aken-who was appointed Postmaster
there about one year ago. in opposition to the
wishes of-a-Eery large majority of the people,
and altogether through the influence of Mr..
montgomery had to walk the plalk,"
to make room for his old competitor for the
office, Freeman Brady. Why this changea-
and why made just at this particular timer
Is .'our Representative" losing favor with THE
powers that be2r-he who, until very recently,
was not only the bosom friend-the adviser and
counsellor-of the President, but was actually
the agent according to the Hon. gentlemansown
declarations) of Old Buck. for the purchase of
lot Of pure old rye whisky, to bepurchased ex-
c.usively from the Hon. gentleman's constitu-
ents. the preference, in all cases, to be given to
tho pledged friends of Mr.. Lazear. Isn't 1t
strange, we say, in view of all these things that
the President should take such tantrum atthis
critical moment, when not only the people, bnt
the Waynesburg Bank also, are trying to crush
him Quito blast his hopes foreveh Perhaps
the Rsrie.O can throw some light on this subject.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1858-06-16

sTnr PEopIE DO NOT RECOGNISE SUCH REIIGIoN
We are sorry to fiffi in the Presidents last
proclamation to the Mormons the following para
eraph. It is a sentiment to which the people
of these United States do not subscribe.
The President says:
$40 not deceive yourselves nor try to mislead
Others by prouogating the idea that this Is "a cru
s1de a0fii,st youy religion The Constitution
and laws of this country can take no notice OF
your creed, whether it he true or false. That
In which disclaim all right TO interfere. II you
obey the laws, keep the peace, and respect the
nst right of others, you will be perfectly secure.
and may live on in your present faith, or change
It for another at your pleasure Every intelll'
gent man among you knows very well that this
Governmeat has never, directly or indirectly,
sought to mOlest you in your worship, To con
troll you in your seclesiastieal g6ttt.s. or even
10 influence you in your religious opfs'soas
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1858-06-16

BusPALo, N. X. is rejoicing in smtll'milk
excitement. The Commercial affirms that there
q not . particle of pure milk sold in the city.
The mix manufactured from the diseased secre-
lion Of swiIlfed cows, IS mixed with nagnesia
and chalk, to disguise its blueness, stale eggs
-four, &C., to secure plausible consistency and
molasses and burnt sugar, Gcaronlal) to supply
the desideratum ola creamy yellow color
We expect 10 hear soon that swill milk war
has. commenced in Rochester; that city never
allows Buffale TO enjoy monopoly Of any
thing
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1858-06-16

TnE YERY LATEsr FROM UrAH.-In our tele-
graphic column, will efound advices which en-
tirely supersede those received by the malls
The Mormons, it seems, have been coming the
wool over the eyes of Gov. Cumming, and have
entrapped him by species of "masterly mac
tivity," whilst they were all the while intent
upon striking blow on behalf Of their Zion.
We suppose that this news is entirely reliable,
md if so there is no cause yet FOR anxiety as to
what we shall do with our Utah army. II strikes
us that it would DO well in any event to let 1t go
and clean out that nest of iornicstion.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1858-06-16

e.---s,r MnEs AN HOUE,-A mile . I, a,,ssd
Si ,.I,lS considsled tremendous rate O.
on on o fa' sevsyaI miles at that rate. ana 49,
n We shall in future decline any &c Sran
tTips. special train on the Cs a.. Tor on
Trunk Railway has beaten sLa. - n twen
Monday last It ran twenty -, siT miles per
t Yen. Saeb running is injurious q me u
rSin 1. impairs the pertnaneney Of .ss ,n.ins
snJ Z bjebiv dangerous to those on tns "-''''
-CLsrslInd Herald.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1858-06-16

DTsPEPsIA AMP DEBntFY CURED.-T Theodore
Frank, Esq. ofths Pittsburgh and steubenviIIe
Rail road Office, says:
.sFor years have been an invalid, from Dys-
peDsia. With a hope Of RELIEF, I resorted TO ma
ny advertisement remedies. bot failed in deTiv-
ing the benefit sought for, until tried your
HetIsrad Bitter. the happy effects Of which up
ON tie digestive organs, and IN restoring de-
biiitated system, causes me to recommend u
confidently 70 ali suffering from Dyspepsia
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1858-06-16

TuK Issue IN MIssoukI. coming contest
in Missouri this next August, will he noted
and an excited one. Gradual Emancipation viii
be put in Issue and its champions are already.
beating up for the encounter. In the last Mis-
souri, Democrat we notice communication on
the subject, commencing as follows:
Friends of the peculiar institution, you must
ere long participate in the struggle That change
less destiny that guide the car Of progress over
the ruins Of eInpires-that shapes the motives
and actions of nations as well as met-is bring
ing about a con est between your system %
compulsory service and labor protected by profit
and reward. II is plain TO zee that this contest
will not be = mere skirInish-a marching up
the hill and then down again-but battle that
will result in victory complete. On one side
is arrayed the lettering system OF slavery, on
the other the might energy Of those principles
that have made the American people great and
\ prosperous democracy. The first brings to
its aid forces that are undiSciplined, unreliable
and treacherOus: the second comes to the neld
armed with the progressive spirit Of the age IN
which we live. In its train follow the 10 lIn and
anvil, the buzz Of machinery, and the whirl OF
commerce. IL the first cOnqueTs, land VIII
depreciate; the majority Of the people WIZ
remain poor; and the almost unbounded
wealth of this great State lie concealed among
its hills and beneath its valleys IL the
second is victorious, then the miners pick shall
be heard among the mountains. the song OF the
husbandman shall ring through every valley,
and labor. properly directed, shall bring It's own
reward. There Is no motive power as strong
as that ofinterest--no controlling principle 80
fixed in imm1tability as that of toll. Yet
apainst these two unalteTable facts your institu-
ton wages perpetual warfare. II aims continu-
cd blows at the very hearts Of both; and not
content with this seeks TO destroy itself. In
this republic labor must be respected, and free
service held as honorable. II Is the spirit Of
our conntfy-the characteristic Of our people.
The men who are seeking homes in our State
are not ashamed to work, but they want nee
soil to cultivate. A free State in which to build
their homes. They will not run otfyour slaves.
nor steal your property they come from land
where Law Is respected, but where the laws are
also changed by the will Of the people. They
will settle down quietly beside you. and let in
tile light Of progress on every hand They and
YOU will reap 4 rich reward, but your inStltn-
lions will dill die, for free labor cannot be CO.
existent with slavery. They are antagOnistie
elements-a ntipodes that can never meet
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1858-06-16
IuroarANf Ngwa lron &c Quasi Scat q var

TuyogTAsf News from The QUASI Scat OF War
will be found among our dispatches this morn
Inc. John Bull is evidently making copsidera-
able haste to clear up the fcrape into which he
was getting. ere some of 'Long Toms"
should have placed him in an embarrassing po-
sition before the rest of the world. The right
Of visitation and search will, from, this timeon,
We think, be regarded as an exploded doctrine,
80 far as the United State vessels are concerned.