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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-09-28
AN EXTRAORDINARY AFFAIR

AN EXTRAORDINARY AFFA1R.-One day last
week, on the arrival of the Philadelphia train at
Amboy the person whose duty it is to pass through
the cars and collect any baggage which might be
left in them by passengers, found carpet bag,
which he was in the act of taking to the Office of
the Company, when he felt something move in it I:
upon opening the bag he found male infant, which
appeared to be just awakening from stupor. 1t
was Immediately taken board the boat, which
had not yet left the dock and of course such an ex-
traordinary event created a great sensation among
the passengers, by whom meeting was convened
and an investigation had, but without discovering
the perpetrator of the inhuman act. Upon being
brought to the open air the child fell into spasms
A doctor happening to be present, went to its as
sistance, and upon examining stated that the poor
little creature was between eight and twelve days
old. and was suffering from an over dose of lauda-
num- We learn also that gentleman board
placed the infant in charge of woman, and paid
her to take care of it, until he could make arrange
ments to protect it.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-09-28
TIE COMET.

Those who look upon the small nebulous star
now visible can hardly realize the terrific appear
ance of this same object when, in 1854 it ap-
preached the sun with tail one hundred degrees
IN length! Its tail came streaming up in the
morning several hours before its head and when
its nucleus was in the zenith the train stretched
below the Western horizon. Its train was first
very broad, but it decreased in width, extending
enormously in length. 1t is said to have disap-
peared Oct Sd, on the day of the death of Pope
Urban ". 1t was of course, thought special
forerunner of that event.
This comet had appeared before in 975, and also
in s95 and lO4, as mentioned by Chinese annaiists
This would give it period of about 292 years. In
81 its tail was 40 degrees in length and its nucleus
or head was so bright as to be visible in the day
time Its next appearance after 1864, was in 1906,
in the month of February. Its aspect was very
similar to its present one, being somewhat paler
than the planet Mars and with train of four de-
grees in length" 1t has been known as "the
great comet of Charles "" because it appeared in
the year in which his abdicaton took place. The
Emperor Charles V. of SPAIN considered it an
omen of his death, although he survived it some
years.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-09-28

RATTLEsNAKE BIrE.-Mr &. J. Kee, of York
District, writes to the IOrkville Enquirer, as fol
lows:
"Some two weeks ago, large and valuable mule
OF my own was bitten on the upper lip, by huge
rattcsnGke | was notified of it in about two hours
and by this time the animal was Suffering terribly
and the lip and head were swollen to such an ex-
tent as to look like an unearthly monster. had
cured dogs by the free application of oil, and this
was the remedy first suggested to my mind. |
naked one-half pint of Tran o. with one-anda "a
half pnts OF melted lard, and poured it into the
mule by drenching; at the same time annoint-
ing the wound with train oil and No SIR. In
three hours, | repeated both applications; and then
made q strong tea of rc,i-oak bark and water
pepper, with which the wound was WASHED twice
day The mule was well and ready for busi-
ness on the fourth day after the bite and no bad
effects have followed"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-09-28
In EQMtfY.

Hugh McAuley Andrew Bell and s. E. Rankin, * -
ofW. w. Rankin deceased, vs. lillian Ross, !" D. u
krlmminger, Adm rsE OF Samuel Ross, deceased, anu
r. W. Allison, c e.
II appearing that Wm Ross, one of the defendants ID
th's case, is not inhabitant of this State il is
fore ordeed that publication be made for six weeks u
the Western Democrat, paper published in the toNH
OF Charlotte, notifying the said VIM. Ross 10 be ana
pear at the next Court of Equity, be held for ln
county OF Cabarrus at the Court House in Concord "
the 18th Monday after the 4th Monday in August -
1898, then and there to the PLAINTIFF or uOs
ment Will be taken pro confesso as to him. IT,
Witness, r. VI. Allison, Clerk and Master in EQUIV
for Oabarrus county the 9th Monday after the 4h MOI
day IN February, A. d. l858-this 18th Sept, 1890
~ :. rr r. W.-ALLISON, Z. NJ. b.
27-6t rPr. adv SCI -
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-09-28
U. s. GRAND LODGE O. F.

This body, now in session at Baltimore, comprl-
ses 24 Grand Lodges and IL Grand Encampmcnts.
The report of the Grand Sire congratulated the
members the prosperity of last year.
The report of the grand Secretary, after some
preliminary matters gives the condition OF the Or
der throughout the jurisdiction of the Grand
Lodge In West Canada the Order is prosperous,
there being now Is active lodges, with nearly 200
members. In East Canada the Order has entirely
died out, and no effort appears to be making to
resuscitate it. In the lower provinces OF British
North America there is improving condition.
Michigan shows the Order to be in as healthy a
condition as at the time of the last annual report,
while Vermont languishes In Maine there is a
comparative prosperity, and also in Massachusetts.
New Hampshire and Rhode Island reports show a
dmnution of members, and like condition is
presented from Connecticut. From both sections
of New York there are not favorable reports, but
New jersey presents healthy condition. Penn
sylvana does not show its usual prosperous condl-
tion though in Delaware the Order pr0spers, and
in Maryland Odd Fellowship occupies an eminent
" prosperous position and is Advancing
In the District Of Columbia there is prosperity,
but in Virginia there is falling off of lodges and
membership, attributed, as in most other instan,
ces, to the financial panic. North and South
Carolina Georgia. Florida Mississippi and Ala
bama show no visible signs of prosperity, while
in of these jurisdictions the order has re-
duced. In Louisiana, Missouri, Illinois, Indiana,
Ohio, there is marked prosperity. In Kentucky
there appears general falling off in both branches
of the order, but the number Of lodges and ell
campnents is greater than last year. and the order
is vigorous. From Tennessee, Arkansas, Iowa,
Texas, California, Minnesota, Oregon, Nebraska,
Kansas, Sandwich Islands, New Mexico and
Washington Territory, the reports fattering to
the order, showing health and vigor in both
branches. There is no report from Wisconsin.
The receipts of the fiscal year closing on the LIST
of September, from the Grand Lodges, were 50,
S.3S-making total fsl0,910,7S. The whole
receipts up to the close of the year from all sources
were SD, 1879, and there is still due the of
S5373.GS, of which it is estimated $3.50 will be
paid during the session, and which from the esti-
mates will leave deficit of 81 ,201.21. The whole
amount appropriated at the last session was SlS,-
06275, and the actual amount expended SlG,3lS.-
3O-leaving an excess of appropriation over actual
expense of s., 544.45. He says there will, never
theess, be deficiency, arising out of the fact that
the of the two past sessions is for the most
part outstanding.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-09-28

VALUABLE QUARRY OF FREEsTONE-Messrs
McGowan and Grier, stone and marblecutters of
this City, have shown US several specimens of free
stone for building and ornamental purposes, OBJ
tanned from their quarry near Durham's Station, on
the Central Railroad. We learn, too, that Dr.
Emmons the State Geologist has examined these
specimens with considerable care, and regards
them as bidding fair to furnish extensive quarries
of great value. The varieties of color and grain
are numerous. The fine grained freestone in par
ticular pronounced by DR. f. to be excellent; and
while 1t Is sufficiently fine and ven-grained to be
carved into flowers, leaves, and other ornamental
work it is still sufficiently durable for the outside
of buildings.
The quantity of material of this kind is inexhfus-
tiblc, and bids fair to become source of revenue
both to the State and to the Central Road, upon
which the quarries are located We believe that
there are beds at this point of the fine grained
stone which may be sent to New York, and
brought into competition with the Connecticut and
New Jersey freestone, which is used so much in
Standard
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-09-28

HENN1SGSEN AND WALKER THE FILLIBrs
TERs.-The announcement few days since, of a
reconciliation between Generals Henningsen and
Walker was, IN a measure, premature. Henning-
sen and Walker met accidentally at one of the New
fork hotels when the latter announced the pleas
ure he felt at an opportunity to explain matters
between them. Before any explanation, however,
company interrupted them, and the fllibusters
separated. Next day Henningsen sent his card to
Gen. Walker, thus intimating that he would be
pleased to receive the explanation. In repiv
he received only Walkers card. Thus communi
cation was again closed between them
There is no doubt Walker wishes to cut loose
from his old friend; for when Joe. White inquired
of Walker, how he could proceed without Hen
ningsen, the little "grey-eyed man. answered.
Very WE'LL shall not miss him particle"
very different impression prevails here. Henning-
sen has the entire confidence of the men in power,
who regard him heightened gentleman, alike
tenacious of his own honor and the honor of his
country. 1t is understood here that he will engage
In no movement that does not meet the approba
tion of the Administration and is sanctioned bv
law Walker has neither the confidence nor re-
spect OF any man connected with the Government
here or In Nicaragua. Such is the difference in
the position of the two men III Washington
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-09-28

The National Intelligenccr and Senators Crit
tenden, Bell, Trumbull and others, affect to be
alarmed at the eXtravagant expenditures of gov
crnment. referring to the PROCEEDINGS of Con.
grcss of the last session. it will be seen that Mr.
Crittenden proposed, without authority of anv
committee, to extend the corrupt and useless
system of the publication of books for the benefit
of Gales u Seaton, to the tune of three hundred
and forty thousand dollars. Gales l. Seaton have
received from fifty to sixty thousand dollars an
nually for the publication of what not one person
IN half million ever read and few see.-Fh1adeL
I,hid Argus.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-09-28

The Greenville Patriot and Mountaineer s,vs.
1The black sulphate of silver which forms On
plated and silver ware, door plates and knobs NAV
rag vet withoguo ammonia, (spirts of Eartshom
and without the trouble of rubbing and scOuriDo
with polishing powder" s...
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-09-28
ATTACK UPON NICARAGUA coNTp,-
- 80 PLATED.

Depdrtare Of Gen. Walker and Staff
New York. Sept. 2l.-Gen. VIM. Walker, u.
world-renowned Flhbuster, sailed yesterday in the
Star Of the West. He is accompanied by Col Won
Natzmar, a distinguished Fillibuster.
1t is stated that the party are bound for Nic,r,
qua, but will remain at Panama for the present to
mature plans, preparatory to another foray.
Cannon. small arms and ammunition, il is sail
were sent out in small canal steamers, which los
here few days ago. 1t is also stated that men and
material went out in the Hermann for the pac;S"
This last, however, is considered doubtful.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-09-28
Wilmington. Charlotte g. Rutherfnrd
Railroad COMPANY

me regular Annual Meeting of the Stockboldars of
the Wilmington, Charlotte and Rutberford o,
company will be held in the Town of Wilm;noton 90
Thursday the 4tl day of October next - '' oh
September IA, 1858 90 e'ioeh'.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-09-28

FATAL AccIDENT.-We learn that Mr. Pinchback
of Chester, was accidentally shot, on the l7th and
killed almost instantaneously. From what we can
learn, he had engaged in some personal difficulty
unnecessary to mention, which it was thought
required him to carry weapon obedience On
the morning of the accident, he engaged at
some occupation in his yard, when his pistol fell
from his breast and striking the ground exploded
the ball penetrating his breast. Mr. Pnchback
was a cotton merchant in Chester. ~
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-09-28

FROM CTAH.-A number of officers from Utah
have arrived. The general impression seems to
be that further trouble may be expected with the
Mormons, and that the difficulty is only postpoucd-
not settled. --..
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-09-28

HORSES KILLED BY EATING RUsTED OATs.-A
Canada paper says that gentleman recently
turned FIVE horses into field of rust OATS and they
were all found dead the next morning. Rust is
supposed to be caused by very minute insect,
which lives the juice of the straw and the rust
is it's poisonous secretions.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-09-28

A letter to the Fayetteville Observer from
Watson's Bridge, Moore county, says:
"The farmers in this neighborhood are just about
done pulling fodder There will be more corn
made than was last year. I have never known
it healthier" s.e s.a SEA-
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-09-28

Town IMPROvEMENTs-Aside from the trad
ing business of Newbern, at this time, there are
other matters Indicating that the spirit of progress
is still in the ascendancy in our midst. The de-
mand for dwellings never great in this place
as it is at present. Houses that but few years
since rented for five and six dollars per month"; now
very readily command ten and twelve. This I'M
usual demand-brought about by the impetus
given by our railroad prospects-has caused, as
stated day or two ago, considerable change in
the value of property Quite number of costly
and handsome dwelling and store houses have been
recently, and many others now in the course of
construction Proqress
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-09-28
Cocoa Dippers;
NOTICE.

By virtue of Deed of Trust made to me, and exeCu
ed the 9th day of March, 1858, by james T. AleNan
LINCOLNTON, on Tuesday of Court week. the 10TH
OF OCTOBER, 1885, all the Real Estate of the
said James 7. Alexander, comprising four Lots, Nos
68, 60 y and 49, in the town Of Linconton and the
improved Lot No upon which he now lives.
Also, one hundred Acres of Land situated upon the
waters of IIoyles Creek three miles east of it.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-09-28
Negroes for Sale.

On Saturday the I'd day of October, as Trustee of
Leroy Springs will sell at the Steam FIGURING MILL
Three Likely Negro Men. --
W. r. MYERS, Trustee.
Charlotte, Sept. IA, 1858. st
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-09-28

THE CATTLE DIsEAsE.-Thomas Dunn, ESQ,
of Oak Hill, Chesterfield, publishes lengthy
communication in the last issue of the Southern
Farmer on the subject of the Cattle Disease" The
writer has evidently enjoyed much experience in
the matter upon which he expatiates and takes the
disease from its earliest incpiency, until the final
cure or death of the animal.-Mr Dunn suggests
as preventive the free distribution of chloride of
lime, in the cow yards and trough. He cautions
with emphasis against the great danger the virus
that proceeds from infected animals, and regards
the fayer of dead body doomed to almost
certain death The writer would as soon think of
dissectng man who had died with small pox.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-09-28
CHINA, GLASS g. CROCKERY
At China Hall.


HUsT received, a very large and handsome as.o,,
Jewel boxes, Card receivers, Candestcks Toilet bo,
ties, Vases, Noticed Mugs, Cups and Sausers &C. r.
Glass :" are
IN EVERY VARIETY: CUT OR PRESSED
Fruit Cake Preserve and Jelly Stands Sugars Cream
ers Goblets, Tumblers, Decanters, Bohemian
Toilet Bottles, &c, &c, &c.
White, Granite, and Common Ware.
very large assortment of the best quality of ronsoOo
Ware. Also common white and blue edge ware:
Painted Tea Cups and Sausers at Is cts. a sett
Wood and Willow Ware.
Churns, Buckets Rolling Pins, Steak Mauls, Butter
Paddles, Knife boxes and baskets; Market, Clothes,
School and Key Baskets; Table-Mats and Bread-Tnys.
Steer Plated and Britannia Ware, dc.
Extra fine Silver Plated Casters, Cut
Bottles; Britannia Casters; Chatting
Dishes; Buckwheat cake Dishes Ia
BILE and Tea Spoons; Knives and
Forks; Carvers Britannia Tea
.. i - Sets; Pitchers; Tumbers;
Mugs; Molasses Cans;
Britannia plate
Covers; Cof-
fee Mills
and
Cocoa Dppers;
Butter Knives; Sugar Spoons;
Tea Bells Egg Frers and Coolers with minute glasses
Lanterns; Brass and Britannia Candlcsticks; Snufe
Walters; Tea Trays; Knife Cleaners Egg and Mustard
Spoons, &c.
This public, and especially the Ladies, requested
is superior anything of the kind before opened
in this place.
JAMES HARTY CO.
Charlotte, Sept 81, 1868.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-09-28

MAINE ELEcT1oN-The Washington Union
says that prvate Geographic dispatches state that
Johnston of the third district, and Bradbury of
the sixth are certainly elected to Congress If
they are Democratic gains, and, as the Union says,
the Importance of this result cannot be too highly
estimated Maine is the most North Eastern of
the North Eastern States, has been overwhelming
ly Republican, and intensely anti-Democratc. 1t
is the first contest after the Kansas fuss of the last
session, and it augurs well for the success of the
Democratic policy in the future.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-09-28
so, Is VALUABLE NEGROES,

Mechanics and houseservants, together with lis other
personal effects, comprising Horses, Cattle Hogs, VA
CONS, Buggy, Household and Kitchen Furniture, &c.
The Negroes will be sold for cash. the Of sale
on other property will be made known on the day Of
the sale. y.E-
Bas All persons having Notes, liquidaed Accounts,
and accounts due previous to the 9Th day Of March
1858, arc notified to file with the amount Of said
notes or accounts, stating the time when due and such
credits as they entitled to.
B. S. GUION Trustee
Lincolnton, Sept 6, 1853 25-6t
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-09-28

ARREST ATTEMPTING Pass COUNTERFEIT
MONEY! man named Joseph Fagel was arrested IN
Danve, Va, last Saturday for attempting to pass
twenty dollar counterfeit note on the Bank of
n. c. He was carried before the Mayor and sent on
for further trial.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-09-28

ATTENrT TO KILL NEGRo IN CoUkT.-The 1sourt
OF Prince Edwards county, Va (says the Petersburg
attempt TO assassnate negro whose trial was then
pending The attempt made by the husband OF the
woman whose person it is alleged was violated by TINS
the prisoner, and inflicted deep. CHASTITY wound in his
cheek and throat.
All present shocked at the horrid spectacle and
could not but exclam against its barbarity Medcai
assistance was Immediately rendered and it is presum
ed that he will recover. The person who committed
this outrage seized and Immediately lodged in jail
Whether the boy guilty ofthe crime laid to ms
charge, cannot say but granting that he was surely
both the time and the place he chose for his revenge
was unhappy. .ass1z& sr-@ g
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-09-28

SINGULAR PHENoMENoN.-On Thursday last
the people about our wharves witnessed peculiar
tidal phenomenon. The tide which had been
running down for some time, suddenly turned and
ran back for something like three-quarters of an
hour--then resumed its downward direction which
it kept without interruption until low water. This
strange fuctuation is supposed to have been
occasioned by the heavy equinoxial blow OF the
night before. At Smithville on the same day the
tide ebbed and flowed several times Wilmington
.J0urDuL
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-09-28

FROM BUENos AYREs-Our advices from
Buenos Ayres are to the Goth July. Fears were
entertained that the Brazilian frigate Mage, with
large body Of troops on board, had been lost at
sea, as she was a month out from Rio Janeiro,
without being heard ofat Montevido her destination
Among the passengers was Don Beningo Lopez,
son of the President of Paraguay. On the 18th
July there an attempt at revolution at Buenos
Ayres, promptly suppressed, however, by the
Government. General Urquiza, it is said, has
abandoned the idea of invading Buenos Ayres.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-09-28

SPIRITED.-A cute Yankee in Kansas sells
liquor in gun barrel instead of a glass, that he
may avoid the law and make it appear, beyond
dispute, that he is selling liquor by the barrel Of
course the ''cute Yankees customers are liable to
60 off half cooked
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-09-28

WEALTHY AND STYLISH GAMBLERS AT CAPE
MAYA correspondent, writing from this cele-
brated watering place, says:
I was yesterday shown the cottage of celebra-
ted Philadelphia gambler, who comes here every
to assist to tighten the pockets of the fash
ionables Shortly after got sight of the proprie-
tor himself, riding out with his 2:40 trotters His
appearance is austere and priestlike and he looks
more like addicted to aims giving than robbing.
But such is the world, and the inexperienced and
youthful must beware Of wolves in sleeps clothing.
There is another notorious gambler who makes
Cape May his resort for the, summer He is of
New York, and is Prince of the Black Art. His
style and turnout takes down anything that visits
the Island. The cost Of transportation the
steamboat for himself and retinue-family, SER
wants, carriages and horses-was 1925. 1t is said
that the plate and furniture of his house in New
York cost 100000. This man rolls and luxuri-
ates in the magnifcence of lordly wealth, entirely
through the gains of the "Faro Bank" But the
poor fellow must live, and the sympathies of the
fashionable world are with him. The glare of his
plate and the dazzle of his turnout blind the eyes
of the giddy throng Still though ''the wicked
may join hand in hand, they shall not go unpun-
ished'
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-09-28

PRIESTS AGAINST CEIIBAcY--An extraordinary
memorial has been addressed by 597 Austrian
priests to the author of the Concordat the Cardinal
Prince Archbishop of Vienna. In this document,
the lower Catholic clergy put forth their grievances
complaining first of poor pay and urging the abolition
of eelibacy and the monkhood
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-09-28

AwKwARD.-Dr. Lane, candidate for the
Legislature, from Polk county, in the recent
Arkansas election, was arrested while canvassing
his district in company with the opposing candidate,
and indeed, Immediately after finishing speech,
by officer from North Carolina, on a charge of
having committed murder in that State many
years since, from which time until recently, his
whereabouts had been unknown. Lane is said to
be man of learning and talents.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-09-28

SINGULAR DEATH.-The Pine Bluff, Arkansas,
Independent states that the gentleman just elected
to the Legislature of that State, from Calhoun
county, died the day after the election 1t is said
that he in the habit of remarking in all of his
speeches, that if he could just be Elected to the
Legislature of Arkansas, he was ready to die.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-09-28

DROWNED BY A JUG.-At Lysander, Onandaga
county, New York, on Sunday, John e. Forbes
tied jug ofwhiskey about his neck, and attempted
to swim the river. The jug proved too heavy for
him. and he found at the bottom ne 1t morning
having mixed altogether too much water with
his liquor.