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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-09-07
DOUGLAS AND LINCOLN.
Personal Remiai scences.

Messrs Douglas and Lincoln had grand tilt at
Ottawa, Ill., last week. Mr. Douglas speech con-
tanned this amusing passage:
In the remarks which have made upon this
platform, and the position Of Mr. Lincoln upon it,
l mean nothing personal, disrespcctful unkind
to that gentleman. | have known him for nearly
twenty-five years. We had many points of symra-
thy when first got acquainted with him. We
were both comparatively boys-both struggling
with poverty in strange town for our support. l
an humble school teacher in the town of Winches-
ter, and he a iourishing grocery-keepcr in the
town of Salem. Laughter He more sue
ceSstul in his occupation than l. and hence became
more fortunate in this worlds goods Dir Lincoln
Is one of those peculiar men that has performed
with admirable skill in every occupation that he
ever attempted. | made as good a school teacher
as | could, and when cabinet-maker | made the
best bedSteads and tables, but my old boss said
succeeded better in bureaus and secretaries than in
anything else. Laughter But believe that
Mr.. Lincoln successful in his business
than /, for his business carried him directly
into the Legislature. There met him in little
time, and [ had sympathy for him. because of the
uphill struggle VIC had in life. ECheers and laugh
ter. He then good at telling an anecdote
He could beat any of the boys at wrest-
Gng-cOuld outrun them at foot-racc-bcat them
all pitching quoits and tossing copper and could
win more liquor than all the boys put together;
daughter and cheers;l and the dignity and impair
taiity with which he presided at horse race or
hst-hght were the praise of everybody that was
present and participated. Renewed laughter !
Hence had sympathy for him, because he was
struggling with misfortune and so was |.
Mr. Lincoln served with me, or | with him, in
the Legislature of 1886, when we parted He
subsidized or submerged for some years, and lost
sight of him. In 1916, during the Wilnot Proviso
tornado, Mr. Lincoln again turned up as member
Of Congress from Sangamon District. I, being in
the Senate of the United States, was called to wei
come him, then without friend and conlpanion-
He then distinguished himself by his opposition to
the Mexican war, taking the side of the common
enemy, in time of war against his own country
[ Cheers and groans.l When he returned home
from that Congress- he found that the indig nation
of the people followed him everywhere, until he
again retired to private life and was submerged
until ne was forgotten again by his friends. He
came up again in 1854, in time to make the Adolf
tion-Black Republican platform, in company with
Lovejoy, Giddings, Chase and Fred Douglass, for
the Republican party to stand upon.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-09-07

\ FANCY DANCE in TENN.-'sBen Lane, "
writing from Lockout Mountain, Tenn, gives an
interesting account Of the many natural curiositics
to be seen there, and thus speaks of one of the
fancy dances that appears to be call the co." at
Lookout Mountain:
"The gentleman encrcles the ladys waist with
his ri ht arm, and takes her right hand in his left
Her left rests upon his right arm, and her
cheek upon his shoulder. This you will say is
deghtful-wth pretty girl; but this is not ALL
The music strikes up, the dance begins and the
gentleman, by extending his left arm, brings the
lady face in contact with his own her curls if she
has any, winding round his neck This would be
called kissing, if it were not dancing
Tie opinion of the hoosicr who was asked what
he thought this kind dancing is very expressive
lie said that he thought F'thc dancing wex, much,
but the hugging glorious" offer no criticisms
upon the feminine efficacy or propricty of this
mode of dancing. 1t does not lie in my mouth to
condemn dancing being so guilty sinner myself.
in that regard. If | were a lady, night object
to these dances, but being man, do not. We
certainly ought to be satisfied if they arc. There
is no established standard of propriety about this
matter and it is left to individual taste and local
custom. In some places they are approved-in
others conference.-the all tolerated.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-09-07
State Of North Carolina, CASTOR cOuntv

Superior Court Of LdW-Npr3ng Term, 1858
Lawrence Myers and Philip Pike Joseph Mead
Attachment.
1t appearing to the satisfaction of the Court that lbs
Mead is not resident of this State, conceas him
self that the ordinary process of law be er
on him. it is therefore ordered by the Court that pnb
cation be made for six weeks successfully in the W
ern Democrat for the said Joseph Mead to appear At M
next term of this to be held for the county of
ton at the Court House in Dallas. the 9th Monde
after the 4th Monday in August, and plead answer ~
demur or judgment pro contesso will be taken agon,
him.
Witness, j. G. Lewis, Clerk of our said court at ofc
the 9th Monday after the 4th Monday in February and
in the SD year Of American Independence, d 1888
24-6t Tpr adv Sc j. G. LEWIS, csc
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-09-07
State Of North Carolina, CASTOR COUNTY

Superior COuTt Of LaW-SJrnl9 Term, 1858.
Bernard S. Baruc VS.. Joseph Mead
Attachment.
1t appearing to the satisfaction of the Court that Jos
Mead is resident of this State, so concca him.
self that the ordinary process of law be served
him. it is therefore ordered by the Court that pub
cation be made for six weeks successfully in the West
Democrat, for the said Joseph Mead to appear at
the of this court to be held for the county
of CASTOR, at the Court House in Dallas on the 9i
Monday after the 4th Monday in August 1858 and
plead, answer demur, Judgment pro confeSso will
be taken against him. %. q.
Witness J. c. Lewis Clerk of our said court at Office
in Dallas the 9th Monday after the 4th Monday in Feb
ruary, 1853, and in the SD year of American Indcpe
dcncc J. q. LEWIS, c. s. C.
pr adv SCI 24-Gt
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-09-07

A RICH SCENE.-A few days ago [ CHANGED to
stumble, into auction sale Of damaged dry goods
where the bids spirited, and the large crowd
Of males and females were vieing with each other
in their offers, when pair of blankets were put
up, and dozen bids were raised for them" The
puzzled auctioneer however, caught by the highest,
which [ think was dollar, from female who
seemed determined to have them at any price,
when, ere he could say going" male voice
cried out, "doar fifty" from the opposite side of
the room.
1.-TWO dollars" echoed the woman, Glowing her
way through the dense mass of females, who were
separated from the males by long counter, upon
which the gbtongued functionary walked to and
fro with the goods. Turning to the other side, he
commenced anew his stereotyped vocabulary of
choice and amusing figures ofspeech, till he touch
cd the finale.
Two fifty nodded the man. "Three," scream
ed the woman. -Four" replied the man. "Go
the fifty" said the auctioneer, turning to the
woman, with halfsuppresscd smile on his small
sober vsage. y nod from the woman "Four
fifty I'm offered; go me five? come, don't be afraid
they re worth double the money! Eyes, and
that's all. Sold" cried the knight of the ham,
MGR, almost bursting with laughter, ''to Capt
Smith, for five dollars" "Smith p exclaimed the
woman; "what, my husbandl" raising herself on
tiptoe to catch glance why, you good-for-no-
thing man, you've been bidding against your own
wife. Oh, you impudencc. but ] won't have
them i'll the house,
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-09-07

TELEGRAPH1c TINE.-The difference in time
between Trinity Bay and Valcntia Bay is about 3
hours and IS minutes A despatch was sent from
Dublin to newfoundland, simply saying: at is
twelve O'Clock in Dublin; what hour in
Newfoundland" Answer-"Eight o clock in the
morning" The answer was received within an
hour and half: Between the extreme eastern
and western points Of the United States, there is
difference of time of hours and so minutes
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-09-07

INDIANS C!IAsTIsING y WHITE Man FOR BRUTAL
TREATMENT OF A WoMAN.-The Hudson, Wis
consin, North Star, states that one Hamilton, who
lives by the side of Willow River, had shamcfully
and brutally abused his sister, who is partially
insane, whercupon party Of Chippewas, who were
encamped in the vicinity repaired to Hamilton $
house sometime during the evening and found him
in alteration with his wife, threatening to whip
her, &c, which further melted them to the deed of
summary justice -Four of their number were
stationed at the door, while the others made a
noise which caused Hamilton speedily to appear,
minus his outer habiliaments. The Chippewas
then treated him to ride upon rail, after which
they Invested him of his hair and wlskers
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-09-07

MOORE SUPERIOR CoURT.-The only case of
public interest decided at Carthage last week was
that of Frank Jackson, (negro) by his next friend
VS.. +. W. Swami, ESD 1t was proved that Frank
was born free in Pennsylvania; that he left
Pennsylvania with horse drover, by whom he
was sold Oh the block in Richmond Va, to u South
Carolina trader; by the trader to McInnis and
Murchison, of Wilmington, n. c., and by them to
Frederick W. Swami, Esq The necessary facts
were established by dispositions and witness from
Pennsylvania. The Judge charged the Jury, and
they found verdict in accordance with the facts.
and Frank was discharged. -FayctcrUe Observer,
30h nh
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-09-07
FROM UTAH.

The indians are more hostile now than at any
time since the Territory was first settled Nearly
all the tribes are committing depredations. A
number of settlers have been killed, and several
droves of horses have been run off.
The soldiers received their pay in the latter part
of July, after which large number deserted, tax
ing along some mules and citizens, clothing from
the camp.
Cedar Valley is said to be poor place for winter
quarters, and Gen johnson is making preparations
to send some of his animals to other valleys
Gov. Cumming still retains the confidence of
the community, and thus far his acts and policy
give general satisfaction ~..r.s
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-09-07
Glove Anodyne Toothache Drops

Those who have felt the painful throbbing and excru-
eating pangs of raging toothache shooting through
their jaws and head with the tormenng perse-
verance and as is often the ease have received but
little sympathy from friends will doubt be much
pleased to know of remedy that will fail quiet
the unmercifu offender, and leave the teeth, where
they should remain, in the head
The numerous cures it has accomplished are we'll at
tested and has only to become generally known
highly appreciated by the public it has long been
BY Dentists. .s
The following testimony is from of the most dis
tinguished practical Dentists in the city of New York
Messrs SANDs-Gcntlcmcn-In the course of nv prac-
tce have extensively used your Glove Anodync with
much success in the relief of Toothache and con-
Stanty recommend it to my patients deem it but lust
to inform OF the high opinion have of over other
remedies. am yours, very respectfully,
NJ LEVETT, II Waverley Place
Prepared and sold by \. 3. & d. SANDS Wholesale
Druggists, No 100 Futon-street, corner of William
y N,-1
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-09-07

Supcriof Court Of EqHHy, FuN Term, 1858
Jacob Costner, ct al, vs.. Elizabeth Cosner ct al
O. Il.
1t appearing to the satisfaction of the Court that
James Elmorc and wife Ann, beyond the jursdc-
ton of this Honorable Court and reside in the State
of Texas it is ordered that publ: ton be made in the
Western Democrat for six weeks, notifying the said
James E!morc and wife Ann, come forward plead
answer or demur to the said Bill or Judgment pro
feSsO will be entered against them.
Witness, +. NJ Alternately, Clerk aud Master in Elui
ty, at Office, this 2Gth day of August, 1853.
24-Gt Ipr adv So +. NJ ALTERNATELY, C. y. Z.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-09-07

~-STUNG TO DEATH.-Yesterday morning blind
horse that had been put to Craze in inclosure on
the premises of Mr. Fowler, in the lower part of
town, got foul of some bee-hives, of which there
are large number there. The bees attacked the
horse and covered his head and large portion of
his body Mr. Fowler hearing the horse plunging,
went to try and get him out. The bees attacked
him also, singing him very severely, so much so
that we learn he tainted yesterday two or three
times Others who came to his assistance were
also stung more or less. Finally the horse was
got out and freed from the bees, but he died in a
short time, from the effects of the singing we pre-
sumo Wilmington Journal
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-09-07
MARRIED TwICE-Thc Madison (Wis.) 10,

MARRIED TWICE-Thc Madison (Wis.) Jour-
nal says:
Quite romantic wedding took place at Mazo-
mania in this county, last evening. The groom
was returned Californian, who left his wife for
the aurferous land about seven years ago, and the
wife the bride that was left. Some time after he
reached Caiiiornia-a year more-his wife re-
ceived intelligence of his death. Two or three
years later she learned that the story was untrue
but that he never intended to return. Upon this,
with the advice Of friends, she obtained divorce
Two Or three days since the wandercr returned,
and called upon his former wife Old affections
revived, faith plishted anew, and last evening
he led her, blushing bride, to the altar for the
second time The happy pair, thus repaired, pro-
ceedcd forthwith to the depot and took the train
East Oh their bridal tour
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-09-07

FATAL RESULT OF AN APoTHEcARY's Mis-
TAkE.-Prof John Wilson, of "Southwood
School" at Talladega, Ala, died on the 23d ult.,
from taking morphine sent through mistake for
quinine letter to the Montgomery Advertiser
says
The morphine which caused the death was pro-
cured at drug store by Mr. Wilson's son, who had
been sent for q7'ini"e-that medicine having been
ordered by physician for negro woman, belong
ing to the Professor, who lying dangerously
i'll. She died shortly after its administration, APP
parcntly from the disease under which she had
been laboring. Nothing particularly was thought
Of this but shortly afterwards Prof W. was at
tackled by chill, and was ordered to take twenty
grains of quinine in two doses. He took what he
supposed to be quinine, but which was really the
morphine purchased by his son, and soon after fell
into stupor, in which he died A Mrs Lawlcr
also died few hours subsequently from the same
cause. The excitement in Talladega in conse-
quence of these sudden deaths is said to have been
intense.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-09-07

A GovERNOR BURNT IN EFFIGY-On Thursday
last, the citizens Of Ellicottsvie, New York,
without distinction of party burnt Gov. King in
ctfi%y, account of his interference with the law
and the decisions of jury, and unanimous opinion
of the people, in committing the sentence of a
notorious criminal. The efiigy of the we'll known
Martin Grover, now Judge, was suspended
alongside His Excellency's and received the same
fate.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-09-07

CHILD KILLED WITH HARTsHoRN.-Tn George
town, Kentucky, a few days since, a little son of
the Hon. Alvin Duvall met his death in Il very
singular manner His father and mother being
away from home, a little negro girl got vial of
harahorn and was playfully holding it to the
OF the children In putting it to the nose Of the
little boy while he lay upon his back she spilled
the fluid into his mouth and nose The result was
death in thirty hours, the child suffering intense
pain.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-09-07

ps5 The alarming increase of the diseases o. %, no
stomach within the past few years has awakeneu h
ordinary attention in the medical world. Du. a..
itle erect in staying its ravagcs, the most sk'u' and
knowledge their inability to the disorders nf
were II not that others bestowed attention TO Inc Cad
fering, but little hope relief would they ro.
Among these bcnefactors is DIR. HOSTETTEK, uI f,bs
prletor of llostettcr's Btters for all diseases ling
stomach. This preparation has no equal ior !, .r;
tone to the stomach and vigor to- the system II lid
directly ON the Stomach and carries of the nv 70
matter there deposited both speedily and with cast
the patient. In fact it has been ell said, that no Her.
paraton extant is pleasant in its flavor ana hoes
tive in its a9 and cure this great remedy for D'
and similar diseases of the Stomach. !
June !, For sale by H. n. Priicp"'0'
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-09-07

REMARKABLY PHENoMENoN.-Rev.J Joseph r.
Walker informs the editor of the Memphis Chris
tan Advocate, that in Upton and Shelby counties,
Tenn the white oak trees are bearing the outside
Of the acorn hull something in the shape of wheat
upon which the hogs are feeding and thriving
finely.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-09-07

RoBBERY.-A passenger on the Wilmington
and Weldon Railroad was robbed while stopping
at Weldon on Monday last for dinner. The victim
was Cuban who was among the passengers. His
valse was broken open and robbed of seven hundred
dollars III gold, and Northern bills of credit
amounting to fifteen hundred dollars
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-09-07

HOW TO PRESERVE Notwithstanding is more D"
coming to a man or woman than a beautiful lnxuTan'
mead OF hair and woman's beauty is certainly lnco
plcte without fair complexion and he she VINO
heglects these great and important adornmenS
nature must expect to suffer the modification OF pn
ture badness and wrnkled face and salOW 81"
Nothhg IL necessary to preserve these essential au'
lions but to use Prof Woods Restorative.-L0a"'"'
Times g ~ 81 -.E-Hs r..h-
Frof. " Gods Hair RestOratvc.-We have had o'5 ga
sion TO use this famous preparation of Prof hocI'
ana aiter thoroughly testing its qualities we ma I
Whcre the hair Is thin it will it to its ong
color; likewise, it gives glossy appearance, wen
keeps the hair from falling off This invaluable mgr
dleht Is Tor sale at :'Chinanans Tea Store sou'h-
corner Frederick AID Baltimore streets, by Mr. D. -
Glyen.-Bditmore Clipper.
June l. For Sale by II. NJ. PrIchao'
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-09-07

The fine estate known as "Waveland," in
Fauquicr county, recently owned by the Hon.
Bedford Brown, and sold by him to James Rogers,
Esq, has, within few days past, been purchased
by John A. Washington, Esq, of Mount Vernon,
for $4,000. The "Waveland" estate is regarded
of the best and most desirable in all the
Piedmont region.-Pichn,ond Examiner.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-09-07

a tALEABLE Notwithstanding the present Weeh' =,
less thah SIX OF our friends, who have been ndueu
Try frof DE Graths Electric Oil for rhumatISni, III I
sequence OF having seen this preparation ADVERTISE
oar columns, have called upon to state the re'at
tneir experiments. These persons assure us tha' 70"
rheumatic pains have been entirely cured by &c" ~
plcations of DE Crath's Electric OIL" and the!
commend its use to all who afflicted with an! o, ,
diseases which it is designed to curc-Por. Adre"'
For sale by II. ". PRlTCHARD, Charlotte.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-09-07

SALE OF NEGRoEs.-A gang ofthirteen negroes,
belonging to the estate OF John P Smith, deceased
were sold at public cutlery on Friday last by the
Administrator. They ranged in age from two
months to IS years, and sold at an average of
$3.50. One boy aged Is years, ordinary field hand,
brought $500. Those prices do not indicate
tight times '-AshevWe Neus.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-09-07

CONTRACTS FOR Hoes AT THE WEsT-We
learn from the Cincinnati Price Current that
contracts are being made for hcgs in Indiana and
Kentucky at 81 to 81 % gross, which is equal to
s. IS to Sc net, delivered there
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-09-07
LAST AND FINAL NOTrcD

Is hereoy gwen that all Notes and Accounts . .,
old firm of DRUCKER & SOMMEpS' "e 10 the
placed In the hands of an Attorney, not settled
the lst OF October next, determines
the old Business. 70 close
Charlotte, JEIy q, 1858, l9-2m
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-09-07

Besides these there are the Anti-Mission Baptsts,
5000; and the Freewill Bartists, 50,312; and of
Disciples and other denominations that practice
immersion, about 100000. OF periodicals sup
ported by the regular Babtists, there are % week
lies, II monthlies, and quarterlies. OF educa-
tiona institutions, 81 colleges and II theological
institutions. The increase in the last ten years
has been IA associations, 1896 churches, POI
ordained ministers, and .20, 44o members
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-09-07

AIR LINE RAIL ROAD.-The Anderson S. c.
Gazette informs us that there was meeting of the
citizens Of Anderson District, on the 10Th ult,
Providence Camp Ground, to secure subscriptions to
the Air Line Rail Road. Speeches were made on
the occasion by Gen. j. W. HARRISON Hon. j. p
Reed and Gen. S. NJ. Wilkes. The Gazette seems
to consider the enterprise fixed fact.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-09-07

BAPTIST STATISTICS The Baptist Almanac
for 1859 has just been issued by the American
Baptist Publication Society. 1t contains 48
pages. We gather from it the following summary
of Rantists in the United States
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Carolina Female College.

THNllE Fall Session of this Institution will begin on
II, the l4th of OCTOBER at which time it is
hoped, we shall have full representation from differ
cnt parts of the surrounding country.
Tuition and Board including washing, ironing lights
fuel and attention Of servants, all for $40 90 per S.
sion Of 20 reeks.
In Elementary Department $50 50 per Session.
Ornamental Branches extra, but at moderate prices
No reasonable effort will be left unemployed to give
full satisfaction to our Patrons
T. r. WALSH PreSt
Aug "a, 1888 2m-pd
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-09-07

CURE FOR CoUGH OR HoARsENEss-A writer
in the Charleston Courier gives the following as a
remedy for the above complaints
Chip up fit lightWood, and put handful of
the chips into pint of common spirits A
teasl'oontul in a wine-glass of water on going to
bed will cure hoarseness, and if taken three times
day, or Whenever cough is troublesome, it will
effect speedy cure A few chips thrown into
hot shovel, and the odor breathed, will be found
serviceable in long complaints and is calculated to
relieve asthma--This is much cheaper than
cherry Peetorals, and equally efficacious -
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-09-07

RELIG1oUs.-The Religious Meeting noticed in
two last papers is still in progress at the
Methodist Church and the feeling has also extended
to the other denominations. Prayer meeting is
held daily in the Presbyterian Church at Il III,
and Divine service at night Religious services
are also held nightly at the Baptist Church. So
far there has been over one hundred converts at
the Methodist Church, fifty five of whom arc
Students Of the University. Great concern is
manifested, by the Students especially, and scores
daily awakened by the stirring and eloquent
appeals from several pulpits, to sense of their
awful condition out Of Christ. Our Ministers are
zeaouSly at work '.but the cry is still they come
there volunteers who will "conc up to the
help of Israel against the mighty? HW
G0zette.