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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-10-26


"Do you believe in second love Mister McQuade?"
''Do believe in second love? Humph. If a man
buys pound of sugar, isn't it swae! and when it's
gone, don't he want another pound, and isn't that
swate, too? Troth, Murphy,I believe in second
loye"
par A poor widow was asked how she became
so much attached to a certain neighbor, and
replied that she bound to him by several cords
OF wood which he had sent her during hard
winter
"Td have you to know, Mrs Stoker, that my
uncle bannister Of the law" "a ig for
your bannister," retortel Mrs Stoker, turning up
her nose, "haynt brother as is corridor in the
navy"
A western paper describing 4Lit Of a row"
which occurred in a little wildcat town out in
Arkansas, between two bullies, who cauied red
flannel noses, and eyes branded III e.. says:
They ft and ct, and gouged and bit,
And struggled in the mud,
Till all the ground for miles around,
Was kivered with the blood.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-10-26

PoRK-A chemical Uiew Of fH-Dr. Wienland,
of Cambridge, just before sailing in the Vanderbilt
on visit to his native country, Wurtenburg, left
a pamphlet in which he has undertaken an expose
of the terrible dangers which attend the use of
pork as a diet. The note Of warning, indeed, has
often been raised, and still thousands Of pounds Of
naeasly pork are eaten weekly. The immense
quantity of pork most foully fed which is receiv-
ed from the West, is especially subject to measles
or tape-worm and the allied troops in the Crimea
suffered greatly in consequence Of the article which
was supplied to them The measles in pork
nothing but the iorrae of the common Tuenia
solian,," which, when taken into the human stom-
ach, develope into the full grown tapc-worm, and
reach sometimes length Of twenty feet. As these
iargae seldom lose vitality in the cooking of pork,
they are eaten unconcously in large quantities.
Butchers, says DR.. Wienland, sell meosly pork
with full cognzancc of its condition. and should be
restrained from doing so by legal enactments.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-10-26

A FIx-Oh, doctor, run down to house as
quick as ever you kin. Dicks got the measels
from eend to cend, and Tom turned summerset
over the fodder stack and smashed his nose all to
flinders Sans got the pickcn chox, and mothers
got the biggest kind o fit, and dads drunk the
worst sort, and-and, the way want candy,
OH Lordy.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-10-26
VALUABLE LANDS AND IRON
PROPERTY FOR SALE.

BY virtue of a Deed of Trust executed to me by Geo
Mosteller will sell at public sale Friday the fifth
day OF November next on the premises, his undivided
third part of 1850 of Land known as the Reho-
both or Brcvard Furnace, miles of Lincolnton
directly on the LncoHton and Charlotte Plank Road
with first rate Grist and Saw Mill, Forge, Blast Fur
mace and cuPoa: four Dwelling Houses and necessary
out-buildings the best Barn and Negro Houses that
can be found in the country. Also his interest in the
Iron Ore Bank. The water power is good and abun-
dant, and everything in good working order. The
meadow and farming Lands on the place equal if
not superior to any in the county the sized
The payments can be arranged accommodating
terms which will be made known the dav of sale.
Z. c. HENDERSON, Trustee.
LincOlnton, Oct 4, 1858 29-4t
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SEVENTH VOLUME--NUMBER $50.

HoNEsTY.-We occasionally receive notices
from Postmasters that subscriber Mt their offices
has not taken the paper from the Office for six
months or year, or several years. And all efforts
to get information rs to who did take it from the
Office are generally fruitloss Postmasters make
themselves liable by neglect to inform Editors in
such cases, or by taking the paper themselves; but
they seldom admit their liability We have be-
fore US an instance of honesty in such case that
deserves to be recorded, as an example to some
other Postmasters in like cases. VIM. ID. Farmer,
Postmaster at Joyner's Depot Edgecombe county,
n. c., writes that of our subscribers at that
Office had not taken the paper from the Office for
three years. But Mr.. Farmer encloscs to us the
amount of subscription for those three years. He
has our thanks, as well the approval Of his own
conscience.-FdyetterMe OJscrrer. ...@
FLATFooTED CoURTsn1p-Onc long summer
afternoon there came to Mr. Jones the most curious
specimen of an old bachelor the world ever heard
of. He was old, grey, wrinkled and ugly. He
hated women, especially old maids, and wasn't
afraid to say He and Aunt Patty had it hot
and heavy, whenever chance threw them together
yet still he came, and it was noticed that Aunt
Patty took unusual pains with her dress whenever
he was expected. One day the contest wnged un-
usually strong Aunt Patty left him in disgust, and
went out into the garden. "The bear" she NUT
tered to herself as she stopped to gather blossom
which attracted her attention.
"What did you run away for?" said gruf
voice close to her side.
"To get rid of you"
"You didn't do it, did you? p
"No; you are worse than burdock bur" "
"You won't get rid of me, ncitherl'
II won't eh 2"
"Only in one way"
"And that"
"Marry me-"
"What, us two fools get married? What will
people say?"
That's nothing to US. Come, say yes or no, l
am in hurry"
"Well no, then"
"Very well, good bye; shant come again"
"But stop bit-what pucker to be In"
ayes or no."
"I must consult"
"Al right, 1 though you was Of age. Good bye"
"Jabez Andrews, don't be fool. Come back,
come back / say. Why, believe the critter has
taken me for earnest Jabez Andrews, I'll con-
sider."
81 don't want no considering. I'm gone Becky
Hastings is waiting for | thought I'd give
you the first chance. All right. Good bye .5
"Jabez, Jabez That stuck up Becky Hastings
shant have him, if die for it. Jabez-Yes. Do
you hear? | say Y-E-s!" "
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-10-26
~"Adeline! ah, Adeline!"

H="Adeline. ali, Adelne.'
We'll hossr'
"Dost thou love me delight of my soul tell me;
dost thou?"
"Oh. heavings, don't T."
"And wilt thou have me fair angel"
When Jacky. when? with unusual eagerness ")
Tomorrow, sweet one, tomorrow" ...
"Good gracious! l won't do nothing else"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-10-26
llO5 Acres of Land
FOR SALE.

Th" subscriber, residing about four miles south of
Lncointon on Indian Creek offers for sale his valua-
BILE PLANTATION, containing about six hundred and
thirty acres 225 of which is cleared about acres of
bottom land and meadow of first quality Tn re
Is II new and comnodous Dwelling House and all ne
ccssary out-houses Also, first improved water
privilege with good Saw Mill upon it, together with
two unimprOvcd Shoals The creek affords water
enough for almost any purpose.
The said Land lies the road leading from Lincoln
ton to 1orkvilie. and within mile of the Whining
ton, Charlotte and Rutherford Railroad
Aso four hundred and sixty five acres of ftimbered
Land, adjoining the above will be sold in lots to suit
purchasers.
Refer to G. c. Henderson John F. Hoke.
A. CANSLER.
September Z, 1853. 3m-pd.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-10-26
P. SAURS,
Architect and Builder i,

Will furnish Designs Plans and Drawings for Public
Buildings Private Residences and Villas. Particular
attention will be paid building FIGURING Mills, Corn
Mills &C. OFFICE in Sd story Of AexandeE's Building,
front room, over China Hail.
Charlotte, Oct 10, 1858.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-10-26

How THE Boy KNEW HIS FATHER.-At a
Justices court in the 'Green Mountain State" I"
some years ago, the following amusing incident
occurred:
very inatured and quarrelsome person was
concerned in a street brawl, night and got a
blow from somebody which resulted in "back
eye and suit for assault and battery In the
course of the trial. of the plaintiff was called
to the witness stand-a regular "chp of the old
block" about fifteen years of age. The boy
testified to some knowledge of the affray, but
could not give any particulars, the night an
exceedingly dark one.
''Now, sir" said the cross examining attorney,
''will you venture to swear that your father was
there at all?"
eyes, sir, I know he was there"
"But you say you did not see him, nor hear him
speak; how, then did you know he was present."
"Why, I'll tell you. Just as came out of the
gate heard Joe Smith (the defendant) holler
out, 'There goes the old devil" and knew he
meant dad.'
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-10-26
SILVER PLATING,
June 8. 1888.

And Gold Silver Brass and all kinds of metal work
paired Coach makers ut distance that may want
their work done have it attended to in the shortest
and finished in the best style one hundred yards
north OF the Court House and door to Overman /
Wilson's coach Shop. JOHN NJ MASON.
Juup 12tf
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-10-26

DRUNKARDs' AsTLUM.-A highly crcditable,
philanthropic experiment (says the Philadelphia
Inquirer is about to be made in New York. The
foundations of an Asylum intended for the cure
and reformation Of inebriates have just been laid
at Binghampton. Among the distinguished men
who participated in the ceremonies Or gave to the
movement the weight of their names, were Edward
Everett, Daniel S. Dickinson, Banjamin F. Butler,
Dr. Bellows and DIR. Francis A handsome fund
has already been raised for the completion of the
building, and large benefaction in money is ex-
pected from the State. law is contemplated ap-
proprating to the support of the institution por-
ton of the money received for licences for the sale
of sprituous liquors. We shall watch the result Of
this undertaking with the deepest interest. Many
Of the best physicians believe that ntemperance is
a disease which is durable with the proper means.
An opportunity to test this theory is now about to
be afforded, and we sincerely trust that it may
suit in success.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-10-26
Gun and Lock Smithing.

All work in the above business. except stocking. will be
attended and finished in the best manner
Of Workmanship my shop north ofthc court house,
next To Ovcrmau K Wilson's coach shop.
JOHN NJ MASON.
June s. 1858. l2-f.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-10-26

In the Corner Store recently occupied by L. s. Williams
INVITE ATTENTIoNt .and solicit an examination of their
Dress Goods, Embroideries. ShawIs, ClUaks
and Carpetngs, which they have
in great variety
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-10-26

GAS WORKS.
The subscribers respectfully inform the public that
they are reared to erect Works for lighting cities
towns villages colleges and large hotels. They have
erected works in Charlotte and Raleigh, \. C., which
have given entire satisfaction to the clzens {" 'hose
places As to qualifications ability and promptness in
fulfilling contracts entered into by them they refer to
the following gentlemen:
lanes II Carson President of Charlotte Gas Work COM
pany, Charlotte. y. {.
Wm Johnston President Of Charlotte 4 C Railroad
company. Cha ,iotte n. C.
DIR Thos d iogg President of Raleigh Gas Association
Raleigh, c.
Col G II Young Wavery, Mississippi.
4 G Story, President of Gas Works, Little Falls l.
+ T Story Supt. Gas Works, Watertown ".
" 5 Schooner Il Go. 22l Pearl street New ork.
For further information address the undersigned at
Raleigh, ~ c. -, . ,o,r,,
September IA, 1858.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-10-26

81 don't want no considering I'm gone. Becky
Hastings is waiting for me. thought I'd give
you the first chance. All right. Good bye" .5
"Jabez, Jabez That stuck up Becky Hastings
shant have him, if die for it. Jabez-Yes. Do
YOU hear? saw Y-E-s!" ..# ...
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1858-02-17

THE CATHOLIC CHURCH ON DRUNKKNNgss-
Bishop Bayley, the Catholic Bishop of New Jer.
sey, has issued manifesto, bringing the MA
chinery of the church to bear against the vice of
drunkenness. His letter on the subject has been
read In all the churches In which he calls atten-
ton to two cIasses-the drunkards themselves,
and the dealers in liquor. Leaving to the pastors
the choice of the particular means to be used, he
suggests that each should keep list Of the runk-
ards and lquo'-dealers in his church. He says:
81 am determined to make Of the most Sc
we're measures against all who are addicted to this
scandalous vice. and if they continue in the prac.
ice II, they must do 1t Outcasts from the Cath
Ollie Church, who have no right to the name of
Catholic while they live, nor to Christian burial
when they dien
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1858-02-17

THE REGULATIONS FOR LENr.-Ash Wednes-
day, the first day of Lent, fails this year on this
18th day of February. The following are the
regulations to be observed by Catholics in this
Diocese during Lent: AIS
1. All the faithful who have completed their
twenty first year, are, unless legitimately dis
pensed, bound to observe the Fast of Lent g.
2. They are to make only one meal a day, ex-
cepting Sundays. - ssa~sr
8. The meal allowed on fast days Is not to be
taken till about noon. >
4. AT that meal, II on any day permission
should be granted for eating flesh, both flesh and
fish are not to be used At the same time. even by
way Of seasoning
A small rrfieshment, commonly called col
Iation, Is allowed In the evening; no general rule
as to the quantity Of food permitted at this time
is or can be made. But the practice of the most
regular Christian Is, never to let 1t exceed the
fourth part Of an ordinary meal
@. The quality of food allowed at collation. Is
In THIS Diocese; bread, butter, cheese, all kinds
OF fruits, salads, vegetables and fish, Milk and
eggs are prohibited = :.
In the morning some warm LIQUID as tea cot.
fee, or thin chocolate, made with water.
B. Necessity and custom have authorized the
use OF nog-s iard instead Of butter, in preparing
-, Inc following persons are exempted from
the obligation Of fasting young persons under
twenty-one years Of age, the sick, pregnant wo-
men, or those giving suck to infants, those who
are obliged to do hard labor all who through
weakness cannot fast without great prejudice TO
their health. =
10; By dispensation the use of flesh meat will
De allowed at any time on Sundays, and once a
day on Mondays, Tuesdays, and THURSDAYS, with
the exception of Holy Thursday
III. Persons dispensed from the obliea alton of
fasting, on account of tender or advanced aye, or
hard labor, are not bound by the restriction Of
using meat only at one meal on days on which its
use Is granted by dispensation. Others dispensed
from the fast for other causes, a, well as tho,e
who are obliged to fast, permitted to use meat
only al one meal.
HEALTH OF THE CITY.-The deaths in this cf v
during the month of January, so far az reported,
were as follows:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1858-02-17
The Overthrow Of Comonfort.

revolution
show that the overthrow Of the late government
has been complete. On the 18th Of January,
Comonfort, closely besieged in the capital, issued
nnal appeal to the nation to come to his sup
port, and from that time until the 2lst with oc-
casonal Intervals for the purpose Of negotiation,
the belligerent forces were almost constantly en-
gagged.
On the morning of the 2lst the city was at the
mercy of the revolutionists. Comonfort had
abandoned the Plan, and taken refuge In fight,
accompanied by few adherents Gen. Zuloaga
Immediately nominated House of Representa-.
uves TO proceed to the election Of a President
dd interim, and the choice fell unanimously upon
hlm, the chief Of the" Reformed Plan Of Tacu-
baya." Zuloaga took the oath before the House,
and entered upon his duties on 22d January
Comonfort dictated his last dispatch from the
roadside inn Of San Antonio, on his way to Vera
Cruz, placing at the disposal of the Governor of
Ihat state the troops who had remained faithful
10 the Government. He also promised on his
arrival at Jalapa, to Issue a manifesto detailing
the recent events In the political history Of the
country, and explaining his own motives and
conduct. The manifesto has not vet appeared
write II In this country
letter from Mexico dated from the 18th says ::
~ new ministry has been formed COMPOSED
OF Louis Cuevas, for Foreign Relations D. Hi
laro Hei2uero for Justice; D. John Hero NAL
donado, for Fomento; and per interim for Fl
nahceS, anu rdrio LOT " ar. One OF the agents Of
santa Ana, Gene al Cortes, was arrested at the
Folnt san Francisco, and is now vigorously i'm
Prfsoned in the barracks Of the Defenders Of Or
DER
The return Of Santa Ana is, nevertheless, freely
debated In political circles, and hts resumption
OF office, after the fourth or fifth exile would
surprise no ore versed in the mutations of Mexi-
can politics. That his downfall would come
just as surely mig ht lie predicted with tolerable
certainty At present. such is the confusion and
agitation among the several States of the confed-
eracy, and such the ambition Of a number of
prominent men to leap into Comonfort's vacant
seat, that condition of things not very far re-
moved from anarchy may be said to exist
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1858-02-17

III On w. dnesday morning a negro woman,
slave Of Mr. Law ence Smith, of this city, ga, e
birth TO an anomaly, which has set tho wis Of the
doctors agog TO comprehend The child was
perfect In its feet, legs, arms and the lower half
Of its body But from the IN ddle Of the breast
to the top Of the head nature had stamped the in
dubitable impress of freq. The head was nat
the face, nose VIII ly undevelOped and ears, the
only feature not agreeing with the prototype
standing out like oats 1t only lived a few
hours after birth. This freak Of nature, we ven
tyre to say, Is observation-disclosures Err
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1858-02-17

A SHAM DUEL AND Has. YFLIa TIA sham
duel took place Last rday afterno m, nea Pails-
delphia, between two medical students, named
De Charmont and Sheriden The balls were
drawn f'om the pistols by the seconds before
they were handed to the combatants, fact of
which Sheriden was aware As the pistols were
fred. Sheriden fell, and De Charmont fearing
the conseq uences, He'd to parts unknown. In q
letter he left at home he stated that II he killed
his antagonist he would leave for Europe imme-
diately Q ##
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1858-02-17

IHk NORTHERN LIBERTIES GHosr Thurs
Gay night, some excitement was created on 7th
street, between G and H, by the inexplicable
tumoiing about of furniture in the house Of Mrs
Harvey. widow Of the undertaken 1t was sus-
pected that some mischievous person was under
taxing 10 play ghost, and circumstances seemed
10 confirm the suPposition. A slave boy, on being
Questioned by Bailir King, accused a colored
preacher, named Levi Collins with being at the
ooI u OF u Collins was accordingly arrested
ana taken before Justice Dom, who, after a Il IL
examination, was satisfied that the accused was
not guilty, and the case was dismissed 90 the
mysterious noises remain unexplained, and the
Northern Liberties ghost has not been laid
MR. EDITOR When the citizens deposited
their ballots for or against the Revised Code on
Monday last, many tickets were polled with the
words "No Charter" written on the backs
True, the surrender Of the City Charter I'D to
congress was not the question at issue, but would
reference, to furnish the public with the number
Of votes thus cast! CURIOUS
A FINE PARrY.-The entertainment of the
Washington Quadrille Association, at Philhar-
monte Hall on the night before last, was a very
strength Of the corps and their friends male and
female. We have rarely seen a more respectable
set OF young men gathered together on such an
occasion, or more beautiful and tasteful young
ladies' EverybI dy there was happy; as all should
have been.
HOUSE CHAPLAINs.--A ond allotment of the
House chaplains has been made. They are, forty
in all, arranged alphabetically. The Rev. d.
Ball who is first the list, will oficiate on the
Goth of February, and the Rev Septimus Tustin,
who is last, on the 18th of April.
WATCH RETURNs.-JOhn Warner, col d. c.,
vagrant; woikhouse 60 days Hannah Wilson,
col Va, fugitive from the farm and di sorderly;
do Michael Hollis, ireland, disorderly con-
duct; fine and costs 81 "A Eight lodgers-all
non residents.
Eastern Lookup for the week ending Februa-
ry Is Agnes White, Ireland, drunk and disor-
Derby dismissed for want Of evidence Seven
iodgers-two from the District.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1858-02-17

NOVEL LAWSUIT During a revival, in the
Second Methodist Church of Lancaster, Pa ., last
week, the Rev. Mr.. Walters, pastor peremp-
torily ordered "thOse persons who did not wish
to comply with his request ito kneel during
prayer,l to leave" Mr.. Henry Miller, Of thai
city, efllsed to do either, whereupOn Mr.. Wat
tiers instituted suit against Mr. Miller before a
nagistrate. clergyman Of the same church
appeared as a witness, testifying that II was not
compulsory with every one to kneel but simply
customary, when Judgment was given In favor
Of defendant. -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1858-02-17

THr COLLINS STKAMKRs IN THE CusTopr or
THE SHERIFF.-The steamers OF the Collins line
are In the hands Of the sheriff. Messr Brown
Brothers have sued out writ Of execution for
S68, e9l against the New York and . iverpool
Mail steamship Company, and the steamei. "
the line have been attached 20 satisfy the claim
Sixty days from the 2sth Of J; nuary, Oh date OF
the execution, have been allsve the Company to
raise the amount.-N. Y. Tyibvn<
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1858-02-17

FIERY WIxE-The employment Of sulphur 10
the treatment of vine disease has dad a very sib
gular and a very awkward effect. The wine made
from grapes which have grown on the vines 20
treated has an unm stakeable birthstone favor
Those who are singu laT enough 90 like q feu
w ne, may now hove IL I'm the hig hest d-Rree
but the flavor IL described bv those who Ia We e 4
perienced IL as being sbemniable.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1858-02-17

Cool RKcRPTIoN-ln the lower house of
the Tennessee legislature, resolution of Mr.
kendrick, Know Nothing, rendering the use of
the hall to General William Walker, and calling
upon him for public address upon Nicaraguan
affairs, was, on motion of Mr.. Bale, Democrat,
table by vote of 81 to 81
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1858-02-17
DIED..

Or Tuesday the 18th instant. at midnight, Mrs.
Her lends are invited to attend her funeral on
thursday, at ~ O'Clock, from the residence of Jas
Guild, corner I'd and F streets north.
On the 18th instant, MARY, the beloved wife of
j. r. WOnard IN the SGth year oil her age.
Her neral W Ill take pace on Thursday, the 18th
Ins., at O'Clock H., from her late residence ID
st. north. bctx 9Th and 8th. The friends and
qu,nanees Of the family are respectfully request ell
attend.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1858-02-17
New YsYk Mayhssa

NEW YoRx, FEB. E.-Flour In quiet: sales q 500
bols. State 81 .15as4 10 Ohio "a ssasI os soutI
ern 81 50aS4 SIS
Wheat is dull, but sales are nominal. Corn
mas declined sales Of 5000 bushels white at
Pork buoyant; mess al Sl6 90 Beef f. steady
western repacked SO 50ASI3.O0 Lad 10 rrms q
9fal0&c.
Whisky is firm; Ohio 24c
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1858-02-17

BaLriNohs, Feb. l7.-Flour 10 quiet at 6. 81
Tor Howard street and Ohio
w heat Inactive, prices nominal and receipts
hehti red Slooal 10, white $l.I5sl % Corn
quiet; white and yellew Sc
WHISKY bnoyant at % y abe, Ohio %
Clover seed dull at Sass 10