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

A YOUNG LADY IN A TRANCE.-On Thursday
evening last, young girl, named Isebel Ellison.
residing IN Washington street, Poughkeepsic was
convinced of her sins while at Il Methodist church
IN that city, and went and knelt at the altar
About ten o'clock she suddenly lifted her hands
above her head and fell backward, apparently a
corpse. She was conveyed to her residence, and
LAID upon her bed, when it was found that she vet
breathed. She continued in this state for two DAYS
her eyes glazed and set, and her extremities cold
On Saturday evening she suddenly threw up her
arms and cried "glory, hallelujah, and then turn
ing to one OF her friends exclaimed, repent repent.
Oh, IT you had seen what l have, you would not
continue in your sins another Cay, but would pray
to God to pardon your sins have seen Heaven
and the great Gulf: Heaven is lit up with the
glory OF God, and there thousands of angels
around the great white throne, singing swectly the
praise OF the King, and by and by Jesus came
past and spoke to me- She was very weak when
she aWoke out of the trance, but so far rccov-
cred on Sunday as to attend the meetings. This
singular case has created considerable eScitoment
at Poughkeepsie-Neu York Meas.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-04-13
From the Raleiyh Spirit of the 1Se


The Executive Committee of the State \ gricul-
tural Society, held an adjourned meeting in this
city last week. Among other business transacted,
was the decision upon the premium of fifty dollars,
offered for the best Essay "Horizontal Flowing
and Hillside Ditching." Several highly interest
ing and valuable Essays were before the Commit
tee to all of which, at this and previous meetings,
were given the most critical and thorough examina-
ton when, after much deliberation, the Premium
awarded to DIR Nicholas T. Sorsby formerly of
Halifax county, n. c., but now citizen Of Green
county, Alabama.
By such competent judges as the members of
the Executive Committee are known to be, this
Essay is pronounced to be one of the best papers
on this important subject, that has ever come I'M
der their observation; and by a careful perusal
and practical testing of the Invaluable information
it contains it is believed will be of immense adj
vantage to the Farming community. The other
highly interesting Essays submitted, are regarded
as containing information of incalculable impor-
lance, and are strongly commended to the Planters
of the State
The Executive Committee have ordered the
publication of these important papers in the North
Carolina Planter. The Premium Essay will APP
pear in the May number, and others in succeeding
issues. 1t is important therefore, that all our
Farmers should subscribe to that work, fthey would
be put in possession Of the important information
they contain. Price of the Planter only 81 year
Address A. NJ. German, Publisher, Raleigh, n. c.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-04-13

DEATH IN BALL RooA-We learn that at q
ball In the north part of Middlesex last week, a
lady by the name of Hornabrooks fell dead upon
the floor while in the act of taking her place to
loln IN the dance. Probably caused by heart
disease, with which she had been troubled fora ong
tlme.-Nontpelier N.,) WatcAn,an.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-04-13

The man who. was crossing the river and who
was thrown from the boat with large horse and
a small pony, was emphatically 'quick witted"
He seized upon the pony's tail, (that being the
nearest to him. for he couldn't swim a yard Some
one on shore cried out, 'catch hold of the tail of
the big horse!'
mo, no." he answered, "no time to swap horses
now"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-04-13

WE nave heard of some astonishing cures being
W made by Prof. DeGrath's Electric Oil It seems
act on ne diseased parts with remarkable effect and
IN a snort space of time health regains its sway
For sale by II. NJ. Pritchard
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-04-13

THE NATIONAL HOTEL MYsTERY-It is said
by ofthe sufferers that 20 less than p persons
have died by the Washington Hotel mystery Of last
year. The gentleman referred to, according to the
Journal Of Commerce, calculates that out of
total of three hundred sufferers, at least onc-haf
are in a state of decrepitude no better than his
own. In spite Of all the theories which have been
advanced by medical men and sanitary committees
he adheres to the belief that the fatal epidemic, ;
as 1t was called, was occasioned by nothing else
than malignant mineral poison; and the same
opinion is held by other sufferers with whom he
conVersed. Up to recent period, he was treated
by physician of this neighborhood as for mala-
rious or atmospheric poison, with no preceptible
benefit but upon the physician and treatment be-
ing changed, substituting antidote to arsenic
favorable symptoms became at once apparent, and
he is now able to leave his apartment
whatever the origin of the disease, it is very
difficult to satisfactorily account for all the phenom-
cna attending it, especially the slow, deadly man
ner IN which it preys upon the system, year after
year, until the vital system is destroyed and the
strong man prematurely cut off, unless the agency
OF a malignant mineral poison is admitted
UUSHfD0tOn Mates
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-04-13

"Say, Sambo, can you answer this couDa..,
-Supposin' glib you bottle OBJ whskev
shut with cork, how would you get the 81, ssetd
out without pullin de cork or breakin do S..st9
81 GIBBS dat up" "Whypush de cork in. Va, SOat S
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-04-13

THE REvIvAL.-We learn that 40 persons have
so far been added to the NJ. E. Church in this
place, and that "A were received into the Presbv-
terrain Chureh.-FayettevWe Observer
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-04-13

FREsHET IN THE WESTERN RIvERs.-The
Charleston Evening News, in an extract from
letter dated Memphis, I'd April gives the following
statement of the condition Of the Mississippi and
Arkansas rivers:
'There is high tide on the Mississippi and
Arkansas rivers. At this time all the levees are
broken on the Arkansas, from Pine Bluff down,
and in many places ON the Mississippi it is the
highest water we have had since 1914, and within
8 or 10 inches of that memorable freshet. Great
damage will be done to farms below the mouth of the
Arkansas and may have bearing cotton interest"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-04-13

Hsa~ A youth aged seventeen was married to
GIRL aged fifteen, in Baltimore, few days ago Thei
combined fortunes amounted to but tro dolLurs.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-04-13

A national convention of the Young Men
Christian Associations is to assemble In Charleston,
S. c., on the 18th instant.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-04-13

One of the best preservatives from The l..
drink is to wash the body frequently all ore, we
the cheap baths in large towns have doDe,'.%
amount of good by preserving persons from I:U s
of intoXication. 0@
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-04-13

WATERFORD, N. Y, April 6.-Thc dwelling of
Daniel Comstock, in Leroy county, was burnt on
Sunday night and himself and four children per-
shed in the flames
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-04-13

"Here you little rascal walk up here and give an
account ofyourself- where have you been?" CATER
the girls, father "Did you ever know me to do so
when was boy?" "No sir; but mother did,
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-04-13

DEDIcAT1oN.--Then new VI. E. Church in Salisbur,
Will be dedicated on Sunday the 25th instant, b.
Rev. q. +. Deems, ., d. of Wilmington.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-04-13

Guperior Family Linen Sheeting, Damasks, Napkin
DDoylies, Towelings, Table Cloths &C. &C., mi
Spring stock now ready. I. ii. BREM CO
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-04-13

'I'HE Skeleton Steel Spring Skirt, with IL spring.
made of watch spring steel; also, the skeleton Rat
tan and Whalebone Skirt; the Balmora Skirt or RED
PETTIcoAT, the best offered, made to order and
warranted to hit. I. Ii. BREM l. CO.
Ladies' Gloves and Hosiery In endless
variety, at
T. H. BREM CO.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-04-13

@RLEACllED and Brown Shirtings, Cotton Flannel
~ Tickings, Shectings, OsnaburgS, and domestic
Goods in great variety at
T. H. BREM CO.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-04-13

Ss3s~ We have been furnished by Mr. Hewlett.
Conductor on the Wilmington and Weldon rail.
road, with (romantic, we were going to saw, but
we don't think there is much romance in beino
splced ON railroad whilst in motion. } novel
marriage which took place in the car on the W
and W. road on Wednesday evening. But we
will let Mr. ii. tell the story:
WELDON, March 81, 1853.
Dear Herald Il will let you know that we had
quite time on my train this evening. Jacob Mer-
rltt, OF Duphn co1nty, and Mrs Jane Bennett, Of
" ayhe county, We're married whilst the train was
under 1uh speed When near Goldsboro', the
twain got on the train at place called Milton -
miles from Wilmington They found out that
preacher was on board, and nothing would do but
that ne must make them one flesh; which he did
IN short time. My train was going north at the
time OF the marriage. The above is strictly true
as was an eye witness Wilmington Herald.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-04-13
II. H. BESEM e. co.

q . ICII Flounced and Aquilla ROBES, ALSO Chen.
H. q plaid and Bayadcre SILKS, BROCADE
MORE ANTIQUES, and every variety of Spring
DRESS SILKS, lust received
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-04-13

II. II. BREM e. CO have large stock of Dreu
and Mantlla Trimmings Buttons, Brads, &c Berlin
Zephyr, and Wool Clientele Embroidcring Cotton, I'm.
broidering Silk, Canvass, &c.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-04-13

T. Ell. BREM & co are offering the most ez.
tensve assortment of E1arasOES and Tim.
bTeEaaS ever offered in the State.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-04-13

SR EGA Bcrage Flounced ROBES-beautiful Spring
NS~O style; also, full assortment of Tissue
Grcnadine, and Board Cambria Robes-new designs
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-04-13

SPRING Cloths Cassimeres Vestinos Linens. Mar.
~ seies, and Tailors Trimmings of every description
retailed at wholesale prices by
T. II. BREM 4 co.
EtNKENCH, English Chintz and American Print,
farls BrI!llans, printed and in plain colors, Figd
Nurseries, Organdies, Jackonets Cambrics and choice
cotton fabrics in every variety, for Spring wear at
T. H. RREM & co.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-04-13

n ackonct and Swiss Edgings and Insertings FOun.
- cling, Dimity bands, &c, just received.
T. II. BREM h co.
- hlrt BOsoms and Coars-assorted sizes-and in all
~ the different plain and fancy Styles from the
est to the finest quality kept constantly for sale by
7. H. BREM & co.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-04-13

% z Real Lace Sets which we are offering very
<~SA low also, n large lot of Cambria JackOne,
and Swiss Collars and Sleeves
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-04-13

NARPETINGS, Upholstery, Curtain Materials, Win.
~ dow Shades, Gilt Cornices, Curtain Bands, Cord,
and TasSalS, Lace Curtains, &c. Spring assortment
cheap. Also
Oil Cloths, Duggets, Rugs, Mats, &c,
at reduced prices.
T. II. BREM & co.
The Ashland union. [volume] (Ashland, Ashland County, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1858-11-03
grIcet MlistelIanp,
MY WIFE AND |.
sOb, dear, I wish l were rich -

| .'Oh, dear, 1 wish were rich
| This remark was extracted from my
wife las an obstinate molar might be ex-
tracted by 6entist) by the contempla
tion of large openiDgin the toe of lit.
tie Peters stocking, which she had been
trying in vain to devise some mode of
closing, without destroying the symme
try of the garment, while pile of SINH
lar articles of various sizes and patterns
lay at her elbow, as much in need of
mendine as an old rakes habits. There
they lay, seven pair of little stockings
while their seven daily occupants were
snugly suOozing in bed. forgetful of the
many weary stitches their little feet had
caused and all AROUND, on tables and
chairs, was scattered promiscuous as
sorlment of Juvenile aprous and dresses,
jackets aud breeches, each one bearing
it's owners mark, iu the shape of rips
aud rents.
4 wish were rich 7 repeated mY wife.
There was strength aud heartiness
in the tone aud manner, which left no
doubt OF her sincerity, aud in an Instant
my mind went back some twenty years
to time when we bad been rich in our
young love, rich in our mutual depend
euce, aud rich i'll the bright hopes which
not ouly gilded but fairly plated the fu-
ture ali over with twenty carat plate at
least-as together we looked down the
long vista of coming years, fair flowers
of JOY around our feet, ripe fruits of
bappiuess over our heads, the richest OF
all riches, contentment of our hearts and
-four at only five dollars a barrel AL
most twenty years ago those soft hazel
eyes that now beam with tender matron
ly love, first told the story of that love
which those rosy lips (tneir bloom is no.
yet faded) confirmed; and that fair
round face, that has grown fairer and
rounder, year by year, first lay upon my
breast in maiden trustfulness.
w Olu uOI Idll III lONe UT Wdik lutO
it, but we took it by instinct as ducks
take to water, and we were married, with
about as ide6rite an idea of the modes
aud means Of meeting our current ex-
penses as raw Irishman has of Egyp
tian hieroglyphics, or a charcoal peddler
of honesty.
There must be special providence
which watches over fools and young mar
ried people. In point of worldly pos
sessions we commenced with nothing,
and have had it ever since; for what
with the increased expense of living,
and our success in adding to the census
returns, each year finds us as far from
the possession of a respectable competen.
cy as its predecessor. Financialiy we
have scrambled along in a helter-skelter
way, tumbling into puddles of debt from
time to time, with now aHd then long
interval of exemption, to be folloised By
The Ashland union. [volume] (Ashland, Ashland County, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1858-11-03

idea and laid down the last of the stock
ings preparatory to seeking her nightly
rest.
{ She never calls me Perseverance, ex,
cept when she is astonished or indignant;
aud 1 knew by the tone of her voice
that it would be useless to pursue the
subject at present. SO, winding up my
argument and the little wooden clock
that graces our mantle, l addressed my
self to slumber, while that murmured
aspiration on the midnight air came
from my wife's half opened lips
'Oh, dear! wish I were rich p
The Ashland union. [volume] (Ashland, Ashland County, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1858-11-03
BIZ WILLIAM CULLEN BRYANT.

The melancholy days are come, 81
The saddest of The year
Of wailing winds and naked woods,
And meadows brown and sere
Heaped in the bellows of the grove.
/ The withered leaves lie dead;
They rustic to the eddying gust
And to the rabbits tread ....-.
The robin and the wren are flown,
And from the shrub the jay;
And from the wood top calls the crow,
Through all the gloomy day.
Where are the flowers, the fair young flowers
That lately sprang and stood
In brighter light and softer airs,
, A beauteous sisterhood
| Alas they all are in their graves,
| The gentle race of flowers,
Ard living in their lowly bed,
With the fair and good of ours.
The rnin is falling where they lie,
But the cold November rain
Calls not from ont the gloomy earth,
The lovely ones again.
The wild flower and the violet,
They peIisbed long ago,
And the brier rose and the orchis died
Amid the summer glow
| But Oh the hill the golden rod,
And the astei in the wot d,
And the yellow sun flower by the brook,
: In autumn beauty stood,
Till fell the frost from the clear, cold heaven,
As falls the plague on men,
And the brightness of their emile W as gone
From upland, glade and glen.
And now, when comes the calm, mild day,
Assrill such days will come,
To call the squirrel and the bee
From out their winter home,
When the sound of dropping nuts is heard,
Though all the trees still,
And twinkle in the smoky light
The waters of the rill.
The south wind searches for the flowers
Whose fragrance late he bore.
And sighs to find them in the wood
And by the stream no more.
And then think of one who in
Her youthful beasty died,
The fair, meek blossom that grew up
And faded by my side;
In the cold moist earth we laid her,
When the forest east the leaf,
And we wept that one so lovely
should have life SO brief.
Yet not unmeet it was that one,
Like that young friend of ours,
So gentle and SO beautiful,
Should perish with the flowers,
The Ashland union. [volume] (Ashland, Ashland County, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1858-11-03

EE Be careful how you drink or,
yOu will wash the color off your cheekss,h
said gentleman, as he banded glass
Of water to lady. There is no dan;
ger of your ever taking water enough,
to remove the color from your faee.na
was the retort. iseaE-I bEs la95sias ,sias
e4g -f I'D E.aftsas $50 sTs8
The Ashland union. [volume] (Ashland, Ashland County, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1858-11-03

EI Some Que gives this, ccgent sd
vice to bachelors BE sure to annex a
woman who will lift you up, instead of
pushing you downz-iu mercantiIo phrase.
get hold Of o piece OF calico that VIII.
wash y -ss..gs -
The Ashland union. [volume] (Ashland, Ashland County, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1858-11-03
s;E I. is objected that the pOssossiys 5isl

Is L is objected that The posseseiye
hers" is an error in the f0rmatiop of
the English language. Why not form,
the objective masculine in. the same way,
and calf it him So" Ssmuel's hymn:
book is certainly book of Sans.
The Ashland union. [volume] (Ashland, Ashland County, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1858-11-03
County Officers.

County Officers.
JAMES SWINEFORD, Auditor.
JOHN JACOBS, Seng., Treasurer.
JOHN J. HOFFMAN, Sheriff. ~ 49, 81
ROBERT SCOTT, Recorder.
JOHN KEEN. Jr+, Surveyor.
JOHN WOODBURY., Coroner.
zS!iSTRICKLAND, I s1aI ~ .'F
HERVET FENN, az2 Compissioners.
JACOB EMERICK,
GEORGE BOTDoRF,1
PATRICK KELLY }Infrmary Directors.
JOS. STRICKLAND,) - - ~ =
The Ashland union. [volume] (Ashland, Ashland County, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1858-11-03
School Examiners.

REV. JOHN robson. I $500
an T atRREk 4 HEFDRErH' Ashland,
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dpoetrp,

THE DEATH OF THE FLOW
ERS.
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n 0 II e l. S /.

MNULTY HOUSE, Ashland, Ohio, by
WI w. McNulty. Rooms airy and com
modious, and table constantly supplied with
all the luxuries of the season. Patronage So
licited. - q
Feb 4. 1857. 34tf
The Ashland union. [volume] (Ashland, Ashland County, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1858-11-03

ToHN ]. JACOBS. Attorney and cour.
q sellor at Law, Ashland, Ohio. Office
onedoor East of W asson q Stubbs Shoe Store
April 9, 1853. 44tf
The Ashland union. [volume] (Ashland, Ashland County, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1858-11-03

CAMPSEL HOUSE. Ashland, Ohio, A. W,
y Mslsheimer. lessee. This is one of the
largest and most commodious Hotels in the
western country A good ostler always in
attendance
Feb. 4, 1857. 34f
The Ashland union. [volume] (Ashland, Ashland County, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1858-11-03

EULToN & McCoMBS,- Attorneys and
II Counsellors at Law, Ashland, Ohio. Of
The Ashland union. [volume] (Ashland, Ashland County, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1858-11-03
r Il z ICI A MS
MEDICAL cAHD

nR. HAHN. Physician and Surgeon. Of.
u fee on main Street, opposite DR.. Kel-
logg's dwelling. Special attention paid to
the prnctice of Medicine, and Chronic cases at
moderate charges.
April I3, 1853. 45f
The Ashland union. [volume] (Ashland, Ashland County, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1858-11-03
Business 9lreftorp
Judieial OMcers

Szao Judicial Officers. oTT
~~e-.e.s.S11le1s<ls, ,0>1yJ-1>~11,>>@1o1-1s,(>
GEO. W. GEDDES, Com Pleas Judge.
JOHN d. JONES, Probate Judge
H. 3 SEE, Clerk Com. Pleas and Dist. Courts.
THO5.J. KENNY, Prosecuting Attorney.
The Ashland union. [volume] (Ashland, Ashland County, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1858-11-03

WILLARD SLoCUM, Attorney at Law,
w Ashland, Ohio. Office on corner of
Church and Sandusky SITS. Particular atten-
tion paid to collections. -
Feb f. 1857 34tf
The Ashland union. [volume] (Ashland, Ashland County, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1858-11-03

IN ]. KENNY, Attorney at Law. has
i opened an Office the first door West of
Sampsel House, where he will be happy to
see his old friends, and such others as may
wish to engage his professional services.
April 90, 1858. 46tf
The Ashland union. [volume] (Ashland, Ashland County, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1858-11-03

THOMAS BULL. Attorney atLaw. Lou
Il donviIle, Ashland county, Ohio, will at
tend promptly to all business entrusted to his
care. Feb 4. 1855. 34tf
The Ashland union. [volume] (Ashland, Ashland County, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1858-11-03

ERANCIs GRAHAM, Justice of the Peace.
q Once with John j Jacobs. Attorney and
Counselor at Law, opposite the Bank
Ashland. June I6, 1858. 6m2
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w. R. HANCOCK.

.-s2 W.B. HANCOCK, tr-..-L
ar EERCHANT TAILOR, e-d deale in Fur
t6eWeddeII House Cleveland, ohio
Jniv -s'-.-y,, - -es'e7 f5t
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