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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-02-23
Humorous ReaOing.

H love to look upon young man.
There is a hidden potency concealed with
in bis breast which charms and pains me.
The daughter of u clergyman happening
to find the above sentence at the close of a
piece of her fathers manuscript, as he had
ieftit in his study, sat down and added
y'Them's my sentiments, exactly, papa
all but the pains
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-02-23
A PIcTURE OF GEN. WALKER.

Parson BrownEow, of the Knoxville Wing,
Who is making tour of the South, was IN
Mobil, recently, and heard the great speech
of Gen. Walker, firm the verandah of the
Battle House. delivered to a vast eoncourse
of persons, which entirely filed the vacancy
between the hotel and the Custom House.
The Parson in letter to the Wing under
date of january 27ih, reviews this speech,
abiding to its prominent features in terms
of high praise, and closes with the follow
ing sparkling" picture of the General:
As man, Walker is modest, unassuming,
and retiring. | think him one of the most
remarkable men in the nineteenth century.
He is a small man, weighing about l25 lbs,
and not 80 tall as was James *. Polk. lie
is young-dresses gcnteelly in black troek
coat, and wears a soft hat, with low crown,
and studies all the time to avoid no:orlety,
even loving retirement. His skin is very
fair-his hair is light, and cut Shorthand
/ his face is smooth. He has remarkable
eye a bIue-gray-e penetrating and keen.
! Under the excitement of speaking, his eye
+ flashes fire! In conversation, he looks every
man. full in the eye, without batting his.
He has bold voice, and as a speaker, he
is energetic. forcible, and impressive, with
! an air Of candor which rivets conviction on
the minds Of the audience. He details the
history of his wrongs-vindicates the justice
of his cause-and demonstrates the proprle-
ty of lis cause in way that wrings shout
after shout from the Indignant freemen oil
the South, irrespective of parties. He is a
chaste speaker, ripe scholar, and pro-
nounccs welI-uttering nothing superflu,
Gus omitting nothing that should be said
Throughout the entire crowd, when he wa:
done there was one common, enthusiastic
prevalent feeling Of sympathy, for the IN
domitable grey eyed man of destiny" ano
the great cause Of Nicaragua
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-02-23
De Grath's Electric Oil.

This celebrated remedy for rheumatism,
Govt, Neuralgia, Erysipelas, Eruptlons,
Sprains, Burns, Felons, &c, is manufactur-
ed ONLY by Prof. Charles De Grath every
where known as the original discoverer, at
his old esta adjustment in Philadelphia.
The sales of this Great Remedy has been
Unprecedented, last year alone, over $780,
600 worth alone was sold, and wherever II
is known, there it is used. Purcell, Laid q
Co., of Richmond, bought last year over
81 200 worth; Barnes & Park of New York,
So 600 WORTH Seth S. Honce Of Baltimore,
over 81 900; J. D. Park of CINCINNATI, S. 900
worth, and other lage Druggists all over the
United States.
Read and do likewise-all Dealers and
Druggists. .--
Baltimore, Md Dec. Sd, 1856.
Prof. De Grath, Dear Sir PLEASE serd
me per steampacket $500 worth of your Ell
ectrlc Oil, the last lot is all sold except 3
bottles and the mand is on the Increase
this makes over SIS 600 of your Electric OH,
! | have sold during the past II months
SETH S. HANCE, 10S Bait. st.
And here is another from the wealthlest
Drug House in the great West.
Cincinnati, Nov. Sd, 1857.
Prof De Gr!th PLEASE send me II gross
small size No. /, 6 gro medium No :, and
3 gross large No 3, and draw on me for the
amt. as before JOHN d. PARK.
indianapolis, Oct rs, 1876.
Prof De Grath FORWARD me per express
| $500 worth your Electric Oil assorted sizes
on your usual terms. B. BROWNING.
In fact the demand considering the time
since the article has been discovered, ha:
| been unprecedented and is now beyond al
precedent.
| CArTIoN.-There are numerous imitation:
sprung up on the reputation that my article
| has acquired. The public must beware
They are worthless.
" For sale in Charlotte by DR.. II. NJ
PRITCHARD, Druggist, sole Agent, an|
by Druggists and country merchants gen
orally in the United States.
| Dec 8 Pm.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-02-23
ryA Young gentleman in Germantown

~ A young gentleman in Germantown
thus pitches into the departed ''c"mic :"
"Grate comick, yurc a g"in. With
grsatful fcelins approximate the fack. anil
wish yer a pleasant Jurncy. With mi
tsIesp"ak I've wotcht yur Moshuns; and
Ime free tn say. | like the Aspeck of yure
tale mulch more nor that nv Iure phigger
he'd ..s .-.-.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-02-23
State of North Carolina,

In Ceauelund Court Of Equity--EdH
Term, 1857.
In the matter of G Williamson ct al in Bill
of Injunction against Jno. Cline.
The cause being set for hearing, and upon the
hearing, Judgment pro conf ESQ is taken against
John Cline of the State of Texas; and the
plaintiffs in the case having filed in the office OF
the Clerk and Master in Equity for cleveland
County an amended and supplemental bill of
complaint against said Jno, Cline of the State Of
Texas. and A II Honesty of Cleaveand County,
NC, therefore notice is hereby given to sad
defendant Cline, that he appear and answer the
Plaintiffs said bill of complaint before his Honor
the Judge of the Court of Equity for the County
of Cleaveland, at the Court House in Shelby on
the lth Monday after the 4th Monday in March
next, OF the case will be set for hearing eX parte
as to him. Witness, Thos Williams, Clerk and
Master of our said Court OF Equity for Cleave-
land County, at office III Shelby the !t.l Mon
THOS. WILLIAMS, C. & NJ. E.
Shelby Dec 22d 1857. e9-6W
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-02-23
III. LaF. "A L. Il X A u Id Il Ii
Attorney at Law,
CHARLOTTE, N. c.
Office over China Fl a II.
August II, 1857. y --.-
Notice.

The TAX LISTS for 1856 are now in
nv hands ready for inspection. request
ali persons to inform me of any Iaxaoles
which have not been listed. Come now
and pay your Taxes.
N. B.-Delinquents for l654-'55!-do
YOU ever intend to pay your taxes ? if you
do. now is a favorable time; if you do not
come, and I will take pleasure in handing
over your receipts, as they are Accumulate
ing on my hands. ,, CUR
March 70. 1857. soft
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-02-23

The subscribers inform the citizens of Char
1otte and vicinity that they have established a
Lumber Yard in town, where they intend keep
ing supply of all kinds of Lumber for building
and other purposes. Mr. Jonas Rudisill is their
agent in town-appcation can be made to him
or to either of the undersigned. .-.....
Oct. 6. MILLER &, PORTER.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-02-23

The Yankee Blade tells the following
anecdote of a college chum:
A member Of one of the classes was
distinguished not less for dry wit and sly
waggery than for his address in evading
the writing of themes, and palming off the
brain-coined currency of others as his
Legitimate ''tcnder." One Monday morning
lie read theme of unusual merit; but
Professor A.-'smelt a rat" and as Ii.
finished and sat down in the pride of
conscious excellence, asked:
as that original. II -"
-"Yes, sir" ..r e.
"Are you sure ofit?" queried the Professor,
doubtingly.
is"Why, yes, sir" replied Il, with the
impurtable gravity and that pasteb0arl
conference.-the always wore, ''it had original
over it in the paper took it from
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-02-23

1t is told of General Zachary Taylor,
that when Major Bliss brought him Santa
Annals dispatch, proposing that the Ameri
can army should surrender without further
ceremony, the general, whe, at that mo-
ment, was writing private letter on his
cannon chest, replied, without so much as
looking up from his worF, Tell him to 60
to--!"-naming place seldom mention
ed. except by~hard swearers and clergy
men. But" demonstrated the gallant
major. that does not strike me as appro-
pirate language to use in a case of this sort
it is formal, official despatch, and re-
quires, suppose written answer."-"Tell
him to go To-" reiterated the general,
calmly. Put it in proper diplomatic
phrase and all that sort of thing. according
to your own taste, but that is my answer. II
... Boston POSI-
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-02-23

Dear THE bearer of this letter,
Mr. James 3. Smith, goes to New York to
purchase goods. I can recommend him as
good for all he pays cash for. ...
Yours truly, S. 7. Jones.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-02-23
To Hire,

Until the. 25th day of December next,
SEVEN NEGROES.
consisting of two likely men, two plough-boys
a woman and three children. Terms accom-
modating to such as will treat them well.
Apply to J. M. HUTCHINSON.
January 10, 1853 92-tf
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-02-23

-sH A creditor in Canada adopted very
novel method of collecting a debt He
went to the church in which the debtor
attended, and during an intermission in the
service he arose, and addressing the con-
gregation, said "that he wished to inform
them that he had worked for a member of
the church pointing his finger at and
naming the individually for three months,
at thirteen dollars per month, and that he
had refused to pay him." The reverend
gentleman informed him that it was no
Tiace for entering such complaints, but said
money was paid next day.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-02-23
Dissolution.

THE firm of JENKINS & TAYLOR is this
day dissolved by mutual consent. All persons
indebted to said firm are requested to make I'M
mediate payment to A. A. n. NJ. TAYLOR or
his Agent, who alone is authorized to settle the
same We acknowledge our thanks to our friends
and customers for the very liberal patronage they
have bestowed upon us. ~ .
J. u. JENKINS,
A. AN NJ TAYLOR.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-02-23
Limestone Springs
FEMALE HIGH SCHOOL
SPARTANBURG DISTRICT.


Faculty Of Instruction.
REV. T. CURTIS, D. D,
Principal, and Instructor in Mental ard Moral
Science, History. and English Literature.
REV. w. CURTIS, l.. l.. D.
Principal, and Instructor in Natural Science.
MRS L. A. CURTIS,
Superintendent Of Domestic ard Social Duties.
PROFESSOR J. B. ERFURTH,
Instructor in Music, Vocal and Instrumental.
PROFESSOR w. LUDDEN,
Instructor in Music, Vocal and Instrumental
MISS NJ. A. FOSTER,
Instructress in English Branches.
MISS C. r. TALCOTT,
Instructress in Mathematics.
MISS CATHARINE CRITTENDEN AND
MISS a. C. CRAIG,
Instructresses in Geography and History.
Mn. M. A. SCHONENBERG,
Instrucuess in Vocal and Instrumental Music
and French.
MRS. NJ. LUDDEN,
Instr .ctress in Vocal and Instrumental Music.
MRS. NJ. r. CASSELS.
(RecI OF Rev. 5. J. Casseis, ID. d. 81
MATRoN. ....-
NH ESSRS CURTIS would renew their re-
I'VE Sprcttul acknOw iedgments OF the kind sup
port of the public during the last twelve years
The location and climate of the School are well
known, its unequalled retirement and accom-.
modations, and its remarkable healthtulness.
They have purchased and added to their pro-
perty, chiefly with a view to its retirement
congenal alike as they find it, to the best habits
of attention to scholastic duties, and to the
modesty of the female character.
In every department the best assistants are
| sought for. The principals have suffered no in
convenience, of occasional changes, or increased
| expenditure to obstruet them in the pursuit o
this object-aspning as they can repeat they do
to leaving the Schoolrch i'll influence, literary
and moral, rather than to zurich themselves, q
to accomplish any personal or sectarian object
! DR.. WIN. Curtis will be found at the Mill:
House, Charleston, on Saturday 18th February
| leaving on Monday 10Th for McAIahon;s Board
| ing House, Columbia, and for Yorkville OF
| Tuesday 10th.
L IN n n
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-02-23
TERMS,

PER TERM OF HALF A YEAR, PAYABLE IN ADVANCE
INsTRuCTIoN-EnglishD Departments, S25 90
BOARD, including washing, fuel, Il lights, so 90
-. The above include complete course of
English Education (for $75 the Term) which
all the pupils are expected TO take. The follow
ing are optional and may be taken or not Tin
whole or in party, as may seem desirable.
IL Including Vocal
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-02-23

w. w. QUENN'S
3 = @ q ~ ca ga u 9 Q II .
MINT STREET,
CHARLOTTE, n. G.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-02-23

Everybody who know Major Jones is
aware that he carries precious sight more
Of modesty of peculiar sort under his hat
than money in his portmonnaie. Jones
gets off u sharp hit ut the garroter in this
wise -sr.r ... ..
A short time since highwayman under
took to rob Major Jones. He met Jones in
piece Of woods over in jersey. He asked
Jones for his pocket book. Jones refused
to yield. Highwayman then took Jones
by the neck, and undertook to "chuke him
Gown" Jones made fight. and kept it up
for half an hour. At the expiration of that
time Jones caved, and the highwayman
commenced rifing his pockets. The con-
tents amounted to eighteen cents.
us that all you've got !" ..ss-re-
Every darned cent"
"What made you fight so long :"
Didn't want to be exposed. Bad enough
to have only eighteen cents; hut great
deal worse to have the world to know it."
The highwayman was so we'll pleased
with Jones's pride that he made him a
present of nip of red eye," and cracker
to wash it down.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-02-23

A SAFE LETTER OF CREDIT.-The New
York Observer says, we saw letter the
other day which a gentleman coming to
town presented to a merchantiIe house. 1t
was sealed letter of introduction and read
Tins
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-02-23
Notice..

undersigned having purchased the entire
interest of J. T. Jenkins in the firm of Jenkins &
TAYLOR. will continue the business at the Old
stand, one door west of II NJ. Falrow, OF Trade
street, where he will be pleased to see his ole
friends and customers.
A. A. N. NJ. TAYLOR.
June 9, 1887 49-tf
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-02-23

~ Efervescing Citrate of Magnesia,
an agreeable and refreshing aperient, for
sale at Scarf d Cos Drug Store
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-02-23

ct me sleep in my woodland grave!
The Ashland union. [volume] (Ashland, Ashland County, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1858-01-20
ssmpsel House Store. Room.

Influenza And Common COld.4Like
thieves in the silince of the night, have carried ma
ny to the silent grave. They are caused by a sudden
check of Precipitation. by which the stamachisren
dered Inactive, and the lung Is become loaded with
corrupted matter, which enters the FLOOD, and sis
ease is the result. For all colds, coughs, and ehiiis.
succeeded by heat, and all fevers of every form,
hoarse cess and rawness of the throat, lungs and
stom aoh and fer all weakness and sickness brewery
kind, from three to five ofthese Pills on going to bed,
Tor a few days, will be all that yourequire torestore
yoa to yerfsct health 1t has been admitted enc
claimed all over Europe. that there never was .
medicine, that will extirpate all manner OF disease
from the system, equal is DR.. Morse's lnd1en hoot
Pills - that the more you take Them, the siTsnger
gou grow. They are founded upon the principle mat
the human body is subject to but one disease, name.
iy co-ruyt humurs. These Pills not only cleanse
the bowels, but also follow the blood through every
vein and srtsry, and $50 purity 1t from all morbid
Ind corrupt humors, that disease OF every name Is
driven from the body.
value health should never be without these Pils- It
has been admitted by a number of physicians that
females cannot too highly value them. Ihey nave
given health and spIritsto hundreds of females VINO
without them would have been in their graves
They purify the blood.remove obstructions, anc give
the skin q beautiful. clear, healthy. and interesting
appearance. A box of these Pills Is q great medical
companion at certain periods, From one 10 three
should be taken every cay until rello Is attained
doses oecasionly, when well, keey The system IN q
healthy condition.
DR. .Morse,s indian RoeRllA era soiae5 etfaessSH7
m Msdlcines. 4"St
The Ashland union. [volume] (Ashland, Ashland County, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1858-01-20
From Inc ohlo st.te.m.n, Jan 10.

SENATE-This body was engaged yes
terday in discussing the expedieDcy of ad-
hitting into the Central Lunatic Asylum,
the Rev. ALEX. HuGGINs, a missionary
who for q period of twenty-six years was
engaged in teaching civilization and a
knowlekde of religion in the territory now
set apart as Minnesota, and who while en-
gsged in that laudable work, lost his rea-
son. The debate was quite interesting,
but as nothing conclusive was done, it
was abridged in the report, which will be
found in the appropriate columns, The
Senate adjourned until Tuesday at 81. M.
HousE.-The ususl amount of business
was got through with in the House yester-
day morning, but nothing was done requir-
ing more notice than that given in u re-
ports. Some discussion was indulged in
on Mr.. Dawes bill for the relief of de.
linquent. taxpayers. 1t was lost upon
its passage.
In the afternoon, Mr.. BLAIR introduced
a bill giving the employees of railroad
companies a lien on the machinery of th'
roads on which they are employed. Tht
House then adjourned until So clocl
Monday.
The Ashland union. [volume] (Ashland, Ashland County, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1858-01-20
From the Ohio Statesman. January 18th
Legislative Summary.

HousE--Various petitions were pre-
scented and referred, and several bills read
the second time. MIR. Paine, Mr. An
drews, aud Mr.. Parsons seyerally intro
duced new bills, the titles of which will
be found in our reports. Judge Rankin,
from the Judiciary Committee, reported
Mr.. Dawes bill for the relief of delin-
quent taxpayers without recommendation.
This bill meets with considerable favor in
the House, and it is thought it will pass.
It stands for third reading to-day, after
which We will duly announce Its fate.
-Mr-AudEsws, fFem-tAe Ssleet-GeHAmittec
appointed on tie publication of proceed
ings of the Legislature, laid before the
House as the unanimous report of that
Committee, q resolution allowing the
Statesman and State Journal compensa-
ton at the rate of 40 cents per thousand
ems for publishing the proceedings of each
branch Of the General Assembly in their
respective Daily, Weekly and Tri- Weekly
issues. The report was adopted without
discussion and with little or no opposition.
Several other resolutions were offered,
among which were those of Mr.. West, of
Logan, relative to the circulation Of bank
bills Of a less denomination than ten dol
lars.
In the afternoon the House discussed in
COMMITTEES of the Whole, Mr.. Brooke's
bill to repeal the law prohibiting the use
Of the iails of this State for the %eonfine-
ment Of fugitives. Nj. Collins, of Hamil,
ton, and Mr.. Finefrock, of Sandusky,
spoke on the Democratic side of the
House, and Messrs. Monroe, Worthing-
ton, and West, Of Logan, on the Repub-
lioan. The Committee rose without finally
disposingo of the bill, and the House dd-
journed.
The Ashland union. [volume] (Ashland, Ashland County, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1858-01-20
n OLD INDIAN DOCTOR

a IN JILL tNDlAN OOO4Op
"A who has made his fortune and retired
from business, will spend the remainder of his
days in curing that dreadful diseass-CoNsuMP-
TIoN-FRE OF CHARGE; his earnest desire being
to communicate to the world his remedies that
have proved successful in more than 5000 ca
SEES. He requires each applicant to send him
two stamps &C centsl to pay the return letter,
in which he will return them his ADVICE PRE-
scRIPrIoN, with directions for preparing the
medicines, DC.
The Old Doctor hopes that those afflicted
will not on account of delicacy, refrain from
consulting him because he makes NO CHARGE.
His sole object in advertising is to do all the
good he can, before he dies. He feels that he
is Justly celebrated for cure of Gonsump-
ton, Asthma, Bronchitis, Nervous Affections,
Coughs, Colds, DC,
Address DOCT. UNOAS BRANT@
Box352lSP.0yHe New York.
january 20, 1858. ly
The Ashland union. [volume] (Ashland, Ashland County, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1858-01-20

Mn. KNAPP SIR: I wish the privi-
lege of correcting an impression sent out
BY the Times of last week, in which. I
am placed among those who stand opposed
to the Administration in the course they
have pursued in regard to the Kansas
question. / heartily endorse the message
Of JAMES BUCHANAN on all questions, and
think his suggestions when carried out is
the only legitimate and proper mode of
settling this vexed question of Slavery in
Kansas. Believing as I do, thai the Free
State men Of Kansas have crimipally neg
lected their duty and privilege in not vo-
ting at the late election when they had
the undoubted power to make Kansas a
Free State, and forever put the question
of Domestic Slavery at rest in that Ter
ritory, and as they lave refused to avail
themselves zof this privilege, I think
Congress should admit her as a State un-
der her present Constitution, aud let the
people of Kansas make such changes as
they may think beneficial and proper, and
thereby put an ef~fectual stop to all OUT
side political dickering bydesigning DEM
agosaaes for political capital. I wish it
distinctly understood, that I endorse to
the fullest extent all the acts of our pres
ent Administration and have every con-
fdence in their capacity, integrity and
patriotism, and feel assured that they will
do nothing that will reflect any discredit
on the great Democratic Party of which
1 claim to be a consistent member.
D. s. SAMPSEL.
Ashland, Jan. e., 1858.