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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-03-23
State Of Noraia Carolina,


Court IF Pleas and Quarter Sessions
January Term. 1853.
joel A. Higgins, Administrator of William p
McLclland, decd, vs. Robert l.. McLelland,
Rufus McLelland, C.Fan and wife Margaret,
and the heirs of James Sumter.
Petition to sell Land.
1t appearing to the satisfaction of the Court
that the defendants are not inhabitants of this
State; it is therefore ordered that publication be
made for six weeks in the Western Democrat. a
paper published at Charlotte, notifying said de-
PENDANTS to be and appear before the Justices of
our said Court, at the next Term to be held for
Mecllenburg county, at the Court House in
Charlotte, on the fourth Monday in April next
then and there to plead, answer or dcmur to said
petition, otherwise Judgment pro contesso will
be taken against them, and the case heard ex-
parte. Wines, W. X. Reid, clerk of our said
court at Office in Charlotte, the 4th Mondayin
January \ ID 1858, and in the 82d year of our
Independence. w. X. REID, Clerk.
Pr. fee SIS 96-6t
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THE EVER
In Y IQh Is 4 TOR =!
PREPARED BY DIR. SANFORD,
COMPOUNDED entirely from GUMS,

Is ONE OF THE BEST PURG,ATIyE AND LIVER ME-
DICINES before the public, that CnLnrfic,
easier miler and eectn" than other medicine known
1t is not only Cddrtic but LiUeT remedy,
LUr morbid then the
oil that matter thus accomplishing purposes
ally without the painful feelings opera.
tons of Lthdrtics. 1t strengthens The
time that pirges and when taken daily moderate doses
will strengthen and build it up with unusual rapility
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The Liver is one of the
human body ; and when il
the powers OF the system are
is almost entirely dependent
LiGer for the proper perform
stomach is at fault, the bu wells
system suffers in consequence
having ceased to do its duty.
gan, one OF the proprietorS
practice of more than twenty
wherewith 10 couEterac; the
it is liable.
To prove that this remedy is
bled with Liver Conn
has but 10 try a bottle, and
These Gums remove all
the system, supplying in their
invignrating the stomach,
purifying the blood.
whole machinery, removing
eifecting a radical cure.
Bilious attacks are
better. prevented. by
Liver 1ltVigOratOr.
One dose after eating is suf-
and prevent the food from
Only one dose taken before
mare.
only one dose taken at
gently, and cures Cos
One dose taken after each
30 One dose OF two tea
Sick Headache.
One bottle taken for fe-
cause of the disease. and
Only one dose Immediately
One dose often repeated is
MOrbtss, and 4 preventive
"a Only one bottle is
system the effects of medi-
" One bottle taken for
lowness or unnatural color
One dose taken a short
gor to the appetite, and makes
One dose ofien repeated
rhCra in its worst forms
Bowel complaints yield
One Or two doses cureS at
Children there is no surer.
the world, as it neeer Jaiis.
~ A few bottles cures
absorbeIits.
We take pleasure in recon-
preventive for Fever and
and all Fcvers of a Bill
with certainty. and thousands
WnnIarcI,l .-S--nnS
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A Tall eENr1EMAN's APOLOGY

a TALL GENTLEMANS APOLOGY.
Upbraid me not, l never swore
Etsrnal love to thee,
Fer thou art only four feet high,
And am six feet three.
l wonder, dear, how you supposed
That could look so low;
There's many one can tie knot
Who cannot fix beau.
Besides. you must confess, my love-
The bargains scarcely fair
For never could we make match,
Though we might make pair.
Marriage, l know, makes one of two,
But here's the horrid bore:
Ny friends declare if you are one,
That l at least am four.
IT'S true the moralists have said.
That love has got no eyes,
But why should all my signs be heaved
For one who has no size !
And on your wedding day, I'm sure
You'd leave me in the lurch.
For never did you see, my Dear
A steeple within church.
IT'S usual for a wife to take
Her husband by the arm;
But pray excuse me should | hint
A sort of fond alarm,
That when offered you my arm,
That happiness to beg,
Your highest efforts, dear, would DO
To take me By the leg.
Then, fare thee well, my gentle one,
L ask no parting kiss:
must not break my back to gain
Such an exquisite bliss;
Nor will weep lest should hurt
So delicate a flower:
The tears that fall from such height
Would be thunder shower.
Farewell! and pray don't throw yourself
Into bowl or tub:
For that would be sore disgrace
TO all the six feet club;
But if you ever love again,
Love on a smaller plan;
For why extend to six feet three
The life that's but a span!
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State Of North Caro.isaa,
MECKLEEBURG COUNTY.
IN EQUITY.

MECkLEN BC hG COCA I.
IN EQUITY.
Thomas w. Dewey
VIM. P. Bynum, and : Attachment by
Thos. Grier, EXITS ofAn- Bill in Equity.
drew Hovle, and others.
1t appearing that the defendants, James A
Lusk and wifi. Mariah, l. Y Lu>k and wife Mar
garct, John F Tomkirs and wife Margaret w m
Kccnan and wifi: Sarah, Saml n Stowe and W .te
Margaret, CathaTine RatchiUId, Saml f Adams
and wife Mary, Laban Tomi1ieS, Tazwell Tom
kies not residents of this State. 1t is there
fore ordered that publication be made for six
weeks in the ''Wrstem Democrat paper pub
lishcd in Charlotte, notifying said defendants
to be and appear before the Judge in Equity, at
the Court House in Charlotte on the IIth Mon
day after the 4th Monday in March, then and
there to plead, answer, or drmur to COM
plainants' Bill; Otherwise the case will
be heard expartc as to them. and judgin, ut taken
pro-conf,s $50.
WITNESS, D Il Dunlap. Clerk and Master
in Equity, at office in Charlotte, Feb. l7t!l, a ID
1883, and in the 62nd year of American indie
pendence.
[Pr's. fee S6.l D. r. DUNLAP, c. N. Z.
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State cf N. Car0:ina---Union Co.

Court Of Pleas and Quarter Sessions
January Term, 1853.
Henry Long. EXT. of Jacob Long, VS.. VIM
c. Tarton and wife, and others.
Petition for the settlement of the Estate Jacob
Long.
1t appearing in this case to the satisfaction of
the Court that the defendants, Alexander Phillips
and wife Catharinc, jefferson Gray and wife
Leah, and James Gender and wife Margaret, re-
side beyond the limits of this State it is there
foe ordered by the Court shat publication be
made for six weeks in the Western Democrat,
public newspaper published in the town of
Charlotte, notifying the said nonresident de
PENDANTS to be and appear before the Justices of
our said Court, at the next Term thereof to be
held for the county of Union aforesaid at the
Court House in Monroe, on the first Monday in
April next, then and there to plead, answer OF
demur to the several allegations of the petition
in this case filed, otherwise Judgment pro con-
ttsso will be taken against them, and the same
be set for hearing and heard exparte as to them.
Witness. J. T. Hough. clerk of our said court
at office in Monroe, the first Monday in Jan'y,
and in the SD year Of American Independence,
A. d. 1853. J. F. HOUGH.
Pr. fee $s61 C.U.C.C.
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The Great English Remedy.
SIR JAMES CLARKE'S

SIR JAMES CLARkES
CELEBRATED FEMALE PILLS!
Prepared from prescription of Sir J. Clarke, NJ
d., Physician Extraordinary TO the Queen.
This we'll known medicine is 10 imposition, bu,
n sure and safe remedy for Female Difficulties and
distractions, from any cause whatever; and al
though powerful remedy, they contain nothing
hurttul TO the constitution.
TO MARRIED LADIES 1t IS peculiarly suited.
THESE FILLS HAVE NEVER BEEN KNOWN To FAIL.
WHERE THE Objections ON THE IND PAGE OF
PAMPHI EFT ARE WELL OBSERVED.
For tuIl particulars, get pamphlet, free, of the
Agent.
n. B-Sl and postage stamps enclosed to any
authorized Agent, Will insure bottle containinJ
over so Pills, by return mail
Sold in Chailorte by T. SCARF g. co. Sole
agents, and by iIaviland Stevenson d Co., Char
lest IN, Wholesale agents
March ,, 1858
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Sands Sarsaparilla
FOR THE CURE OF
.Scrotula, Eruption, Ulcers, Rheumatism,
Loss Of appetite, Bronchitis, Chronic


.Scrotuia, Eruption, Ulcers, Rheumatism,
Loss Of appetite, Bronchitis, Chronic
Diseases, &c.
The oldest and best preparation in use and
which has been thoroughly tested, and which
continues to meet with public favor long after
a host of limitations have been tried aud forgot
ten. This article is approved and recommended
by Physicians, and is EXIT nsvel y used i'll their
practice as one of the most valuable aids in the
treatment OF this class of di,eases, within their
reach. The following certificate is selected from
among many others. Please inquire of the
Agent named below for an Almanac gratis for
1858, which gives many details of interest and
great value:
"IruM is Stranger than Fiction"
The attention of the reader is called to the
following cure, effected by the use of Sands
Sarsaparilla:
This is to certify that have a colored woman
who has been atflict, for the last FIVE years
with Scrofu!a, and all the remedies l used had
no effect in arresting the progress of the COM
plant on the contrary, she constantly grew
worse; till the disease had eaten away the cartil-
age of her nose, made its appearance on Various
parts Of her body, and finally commenced its
ravages in the roof other mouth
In this dreadful situation, with the prospec
of death staring her in the face, stated her case
to DR. Disosway, in Newbern, n. c., by whom |
was advised to Sands Sarsaparila; and to
my surprise and that OF my ncIghbors, to whom
her case was known after using four and half
bottles she was restored to perfect health. and
that in the space of three weeks and was able to
work IN two weeks from the time she commenc-
| ed taking it.
In witness of the truth of this statement, I
have hereunto affixed my name, this 18th day
of September, IS47.
JOSEPH MCCOTTER. J. P.
Mouth of Ntuse River, Craven Co, n. c.
n Prepared and sold by A. b. & D. Sands,
Druggists, New York.
The Agent in Charlotte is F. SCARF &
Co. No 4, Trade street.
Price 81 per Bottle or Bottles fer SIS.
Feb 20. 1855. :}m.
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IAPoRrANTTo KEEPERs-CHARCoAL
AND TAINTED MrATs.-A Connecticut lady
says:
Some chickens during the recent warm
weather had become slightly tainted. They
were stuffed with freshly heated charcoal,
and in twelve hours were as sweet and
fresh as could be desired, not leaving the
least disagreeable odor or flavor. Shortly
after, on examining some fresh pieces OF
pork and fearing they could not be preserved
until it was convenient to cook them, she
packed them in pan Of powdered charcoal
and thus kept them with complete success.
The Kanzas news., 1858-08-14
Health.


There has been considerable sickness for
some weeks past in this vicinity; mostly
ague and kindred complaints, brought on
by the unusually wet season, We have
heard of but two deaths, and as general
rule the attacks have been rather light
yielding readily to medical treatment. Our
Physicians, Messrs. Bailey, Slocum. Swish
er, and Hall, were all busily engaged for
some two weeks, their ride extending some
twenty miles in every direction from this
place.
We are happy to learn that for the last
week there has been great improvement;
very few new cases having occurred, while
most of the old ones are rapidly recovering.
Emporia herself, from her elevated situa-
ton, has been favored with almost entire
exemption from sickness.
The Kanzas news., 1858-08-14

Gwin, of California. challenged Wilson,
of Mass The affair was settled But Gwin
neatly caused an exparse statement to be
made in the st. Louis Republican, Wilson
replied, triumphantly. The conclusion OF
his note reads:
When I declined Mr.. Gwin's challenge,
l did suppose he would assault me at sight,
and was not unprepared to meet it. l did
not deem physical courage so rare thing or
so exalted quality as to lead me to impute
any want of il to him. but 1 did not suppose
he was fool hardy enough to attempt upon
me what this letterwriter designaes s.anoth-
er Gaming affair."" Since helped to wash the
blood from the head of my colleague in Nav,
1856, have had an idea that it would not
be quite safe for any one to try upon me, ga
Gaming affair."" shall continue, think. to
indulge that idea some time longer.
Yours, truly,
HENRy WILsoN.
The Kanzas news., 1858-08-14
Tisht wfth tie Raws.

= = VI -
Sheriff Goddard gives us .he following
particulars Of an affray which occurred be-
tween two Kan Indians. aud white man
residing on Big John creek. four miles east
of Cuhncil Grove: 1as1 - I4.ss.
On Thursday last. about ten O'Clock A.
NJ, two Ka# Indians entered the house Of
> white settler and sat down on bed where
lay 4 sick child. The man ordered them to
leave, but they refused to do So. The
white man then took up poker, wheFeup-
on the Indians drew their bowie knives and
prepared for battle. The wife of the set
tier then handed her husband loaded gun,
which he took and fred at one of the In
dams while in the act of raising his hand.
The ball passed through his arm. striking
him in the mouth and knocking out seye-
raj of his teeth; whereupon bosA Indians
sprang upon him, inficting several severe,
but it is hoped not mortal wounds. The
wife. catching up her child, fed from the
house, pursued by one of the Kaws, who
wounded her with his tomahawk. She
however made good her escape. The In
dams then took Eve horses and wagon
belonging to the settler to their village call
ed Big John, and it was reported that they
had killed some of tie settlers cattle, and
were in pursuit of him-hunting him thro'
the neighborhood-he having taken refuge
at neighbor's.
The Kanzas news., 1858-08-14
Railroad Meetings.

A Railroad Convention will be held a
Butler, Mo-. on the 18th of august, after
which series of meetings viii be held
along the route of the jefferson City & Ne
osho Valley Railroad. as follows: At Mo-
neka, on the Goth August; Hyatt, 94th;
Nashville. 18th: Hampden, 9eth; ottum-
wa, eth; Florence. 28th; Emporia, 3Oth.
The following speakers are expected to be
present J. F. Hollingsworth. of Mo-. Jno
o. Wattles, W. F. NJ. Army. E. p. Ban
croft, and j. T. Cox.
The Kanzas news., 1858-08-14

Walsh, who has been acting as Gov
'fnOr of this Territory for a few weeks past,
reused to commission w. o. Ferguson as
Sheriff of Madison county, after being duly
'ected in May last, because he voted for
We Leavenworth Constitution. If this is
Se course he is going to pursue toward
@e people in his official capacity. we ad-
'Se him to ''go East soon, and forget to
Come back.
The Kanzas news., 1858-08-14
I,avcemeut. to SUBSCRIBERS.

We viii furnish TEE News and E,EsYs jour
x.r or AesueuDruzE, (prics $2.00) the best Agrl'
,uItursl Journal in the Northwest, one year Tor
,s,,s dollars and tsDenfyyfoe cents: We make this
I;heral offer with the hope of increasing cur own
subscription list, and also that OF an excellent ag
rieutural journal, which viii be found TO De adaP
ted to the wants of the farmers of Kanzas.
Also, one copy of The NEWS for one year
and one copy of the ATLANTIC, the great Boston
Monthly, one year for four dollars The price Of
the ATLANTIC alone, is three dollars.
Now is the time. &
The Kanzas news., 1858-08-14
Shooting ARRAY.

A difficulty occurred in Centropolis on
Wednesday evening, the 28th inst. which
resulted in the death of Henry Damn. it ap-
pears that quarrel arose between him and
Thomas Shurley about some trifiing affair,
both being at the time intoxicated. when the
latter shot the former. killing him almost i'm
mediately. A Jury has been empanneled to
investigate the matter, but had not given
verdict at the time of writing this, there
fore we refrain from any comments.-Ain-
nicola Skakesasan.
The Kanzas news., 1858-08-14
a New Branch Of Business
: II EMPoRIA. 9 50
Flows
HKRDWAR RE,
STOVES,
e TINW A RE.
BoRfuN & Co.

HAYE JUST OPENED UNDER THE
IL Printing Office, in Eaporia, q large and weIl
selected stock of every variety Of
HARDWARE. TEEWARE. STOVES. dc.
brought direct from the manufactures. and which
they are selling &c reasonable prices for Cash.
We shall keep on hands at all times, a large as
sortment of all articles kept in Hardware Stores,
together with Piows, Culiyators. Forks, Shevels,
and Farming Implements Of various kinds.
We are constantly receiving additions 70 cur
stock. and shail keep it full aud complete. To all
Who wish 70 purchase we viii make it an induce
meEt % trade with rs instead of going farther
We ask the attention Of purchasers to our stock.
T inning.
In connection. with our establishment we are
carrying on the Timing business in all its branch
es- We have in our employ an experienced work
nah. and are prepared at all times to fsIl orders
for any kind or quality Of Tinwsre or Stove pipe
ROOFING AND SPowYyG
Put up in town or country on reasonable terms
Repairing done with neatness and dispatch.
B0RTON CO.
EmpOria, June ~. ls5s.-1y
The Kanzas news., 1858-08-14

A detachment of U. s. troops from Fit
Leavenworth en- route for New Mexico halt
ed at Council Grove several days this week,
and gratifed the farmers by buying the sur
plus of last years corn crop at one dollar
per bushel, and the first fruits of their mel
on patches, at seventy-fve cents per melonl
The detachment numbers several hundred
men and is accompanied by some sixty
wagons.
The Kanzas news., 1858-08-14

aELoNs.-Kansas can beat the world on
melons. There is no doubt about that
Or. Bancroft, at the Emporia House, has
Presented some beautiful specimens of the
arly varieties to his boarders during the
past ten days. By the way why do so
nany people persist in calling mask melons
nash melons? They bear no resemblance
% 0"mush" or "hasty pudding"
The Kanzas news., 1858-08-14

a new convert in New York has return
ed fifteen hundred dollars to the United
States Treasury, which he got unlawfully, he
says, under the last administration. Should
the revival reach any considerable portion Of
Pierce's agents. We may hope for a decided
improvement in the condition of the Treas
ury.
The Kanzas news., 1858-08-14
The Banner.

Our neighboring county. Madison, ap-
pears thus far to be entitled to claim the
"banner;" not having cast single vote for
the Bill English abortion ! Well done Mad
isoni We are assured by those who have
the best means of information,i that not one
half of the legal votes of the county were
cast at the election. This was mainly ow-
ing to the unprecedented rain; but in part
also to the fact that there were but half as
many voting precincts as there usually have
been and ought t" be. Florence township.
the most populous in the county, had no
voting precinct. There were FIVE votes in
favor of Lecompton. in Madison county, at
the election of january 4th. Where are
the Leeomptonites now? Hid in the
''brutch" again ?
The Kanzas news., 1858-08-14
Forest Hili-Junction of the Ne.
Osho and Cottonwood Rivers.

!
E0HEsT HILL, with is uakasfoAs sdyan-
E tsEes, il nov paramount to al othee phases.
e. Il is situated on the north side and near TO the
junction of the Eeosho dnd Cottonwood Rivers.
The elevated position ghish the above nsEsed tuwn
eeeupies gives q commanding view Of the cenn-
trv an aro1nds on6Fming the many fstteriAg re-
ports which have already been made by ell tEav-
elers who Gre CONSTANTLY coming this way tohhll
up the fertile valleys Of the heesho and Cotton
wood. The clear, cold water Of the streams tells
well for the health and prosperity Of the country.
The abundance Of sand which the Neoeho and
Cottonwood furnish, makes this location more de-
sirsble than any one south of the Kansas River.
Limestone and building stone Of the very best
quality can readily be obtained IN unilnleeo guar
titles with little or no expense Contracts are be-
ing made for lime ct the kiln feF 3 cents per
b1ishel. aEs
Two brick kilns are in successful operation. abe
rst and only yards of the kind in this section Of
country, aud e6ttraets are being made at six dol
iars per thousand.. A steam saw mill, within q
stones throw Of the town. is in active operation.
and coptracts daily Alled OF the best quality Of
lumber for S25 and $50 per thousand feet a sec
ond Saw aud Grist mill. on . large and extensive
scale. will soon be completed by the Nessrs Baker
The Matchmaking and Plow factory is being
carried on, by Messrs, Stevenson q Bonnel, Who
ate supplying the country with home manufactnr-
ed articles, thus preparing the way for the hus-
bandnan TO turn over the soil IN order that part
of the grassy plains may give way for the golden
grain which viii soon cover this valley far and
wide
The large number Of buildings which are al
ready under contract give full assurance that .
large town must soon spring up. Two Stores are
now prepared for trade. The vanguard Of Emil
grants who have not as yet found q home on this
fertile SOIL are invited come the rich Valley Of
the Neosho and share with those who are busy at
work building for themselves homes in the land Of
the west.
The most direct route and best road from Leav-
enworth and the Missouri river is by way of To-
peka where the emigrant can cross The KAnzas riv
er by the elegant and substantial bridgs Just en-
ished. the first and only bridge scrosa that river
thence by way of Brownville. Wilmington and
Waterloo to Forest Hill. thus making direct and
good route to Eagle City, Shell Rock Falls, Verdi
girls and Walnut creek country.
The natural crossing which the Junction az
fords, is one Of the many reasons Why the south
efn emigration crosses this way Preparations are
being made for the speedy construction of good
Bridge at the junction. for the better aecommoda-
ton of the emigrant.
All those wishing for further information relA-
tive to the above named Forest Hll direct to COL
O. K Holiday, T. G. Thornton, J. G. Miller, To-
peka, OF to the undersigned, az Forest Hill.
R. ". STEVENSON, Pres't.
D. G. SToDDARD, Sec'y.
r. L. MITCHELL,
B. J. FISK,
". D. STKvENsoN, Trustees.
:. G. MILLER,
T. McISTIRE,
Forest Hill, June 5th, 1858.
The Kanzas news., 1858-08-14
r.. Hs FARNHANE,
Attorney at Law, General Land Agent,
AND DEALER IN LAND WARRANTS.

Office; lst door north of the U. S. Land Office
LECOMPTON, KANZAS.
A Ii LAND WARRANTS sold at nv Office
IA are purchased from well known Eastern
Banking Houses, and will in every instance; be
fully guaranteed in all respects, and without linn
it as to time
Pre-emptors will bear in mind that all guarantees
of Land Warrants should extend to the issuance
OF the Patents thereon; as the entries of lost or
stolen defective Warrants will not be detected at
the General Land Office until they are taken up for
pateRting which will not be under three years from
the time of location.
am also prepared to enter $4,000 acres of land
on time, for actual settlers.
Refer to L. d. BAILEY, Emporia.
Lecompton, Kanzas June l2-3m
The Kanzas news., 1858-08-14
MITCHELL & WEER.
UNITED STATES SURVEYORS,
Land Agents and Attorneys,

LECoMPToN, KANZAS.
WILL devote their attention TO all business be
w fore the Land Office, furnish Warrants tc
Pre- Empters at the lowest price, for cash or on
time, make out their proof and attend to their
business free of charge; buy and sell land and
ernment furnish plats of any township in Kan
zas to order; Territorial and County Maps always
for sale at 81 and furnish information respecting
lands and titles.
gr 5000 acres of good land in Kanzas for sale
cheap. Jan. 3O-ly
The Kanzas news., 1858-08-14

Mr.. n. Demoss has started Meat Mar
ket and will supply our citizens with fresh
meat Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays
Of each week.
The Kanzas news., 1858-08-14

A young man named Chaplin was drown
ed few days since in the Kaw river at To-
Peka, while attempting to swim across that
stream when, the water was very high.
The Kanzas news., 1858-08-14

Washington Irving has written letter
denying the truth of the absurd story that
he was the author of the words of Sweet
Home" They were written by John How
ard Payne. .@4-.