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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-07-27
DEATH OF GENERAL oUITMAnT

We published last week the telegranb;o
nounceinent of the death of Gen John 1 an an
man, of Mississippi. The deceased was abonT. u ~
years of age, and native of Clutches copnt' ~ ~
Y, where his father was the pastor of DuteI n A.
formed Church. In early life he engrateJ - ae
South, and became Mississippi planter " IN me
brilliant services on the field, in the Mexican us
under the appointment of President Polk as n war
general, are well known to the whole eouptrv : y
1855 he was elected a member Of Congress ana IA
last Fall reelected without opposition. &Aa
AS chairman of the committee on milit.rv ar.
in the House for the last three sessions, his -a"
vices have been generally acknowledged as np ~I
liable.
Quiet and assuming in his manners, tbora
stern and nfexible in his opinions he commandsg
the universal respect or his fellow-member ~
his death the country loses valued and r.. ~ u
soldier and an honest and faithful Statesman ivy
1t is said he died of the disease contracted >, y.
National Hotelin Washington.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-07-27

How TO PRESERVE BEACTY-Nothinp is more bo
coming to a man or woman than a beautiful luxuriant
head ofhair, and womans beauty is certainly incom-
plcte without Il fair complexion, and he She who
neglects these great and important adornments of
nature must expect to suffer the modification of prema
ture badness and wrinkled face and sallow skin
Nothing is necessary to preserve these essential
tons but to use Prof Woods Observation-Disclosures
Times.
Prof Woods Hair Restorative.-We have had occa-
sion to use this famous preparation of Prof Woods
and after thoroughly testing its qualities we find that
where the hair is thin it will restore it its original
eolor likewise, it gives glossy appearance as well as
keeps the hair from falling off. This nvaua BILE ingre
dent is for sale at Chinamans Tea Store south
corner Frederick and Baltimore streets, by Mr. j. G.
Givcn-Batti@.ore Clipper.
June L. For Sale by H. NJ Pritchard
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-07-27

EE3S@ The alarming increase of the diseases of the
Stomach within the past few years has awakened no
ordinary attention in the medical world but with
little effect in staying its ravages, the most skf ac-
knowledge their inability the disorders and
were it not that others bestowed attention to the suf
fering, but little hope relief would they find
Among these benefactors is DR.. HOSTETTER the nro
prIeor OF Hostetters Btters, for all diseases of the
Stomach; This preparation has equal for giving
tone to the stomach and vigor to the system It acts
directly on the Stomach and carries off the morbid
matter there deposited both speedily and with ease TO
the patient In fact it has been we'll said that me-
Paratlon extant is as pleasant in its flavor and efec-
tive In It's aid and this great remedy for
and similar diseases of the Stomach
june l. For sale by Fl. M Pritchard
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-07-27
GDRR l[lgORADOl

TENHE undersigned as Agent win receive Applicant
81 for INSURANCE in the NORTH CAROLING MN
TUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY. "'
This Company is the Oldest in the State, and h.
been in successful operation for several wears r
rates are moderate and all losses promptly adjusted
Persons wishing to insure their own lives or tho G
of their Slaves, in this Company will call at the o%
of the Agent, at the Bank of the State.
nesg SLAVES Insured for TWO-THIRDS Of hs
VALUE.
THOS. W. DEWEY, AycD,
January IL, 1858. ly.pd
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-07-27
NOTICE.

TINE FIRM of FULLINGS & co. was dissolved h.
l. mutual consent the lst day of January last
retiring from the Firm, allow to return my sncm
thanks to the citizens ofNorth and South Carolina ~
the liberal patronage bestowed upon u.s. and to reuu
continuance of the same for Mcssrs. SPRINGS
HEATH, who have associated themselves with ?
Fullings under the Firm of FULLINGS, SPRINGS
co. who will conduct the Clothing business on tls
same terms and with the advantages hcretofr
The Notes and Accounts of Fullings Co. wiIbp
found in the hands of w. a. Owens, for collection
JOHN TOWNLEY
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-07-27

WANTED THE MONEY, NOT THE MANA lady
not long since commenced a suit in the Common
Pleas Court at Raycnna, Ohio, for S., 900 damages
for breach of-marriage contract. The defendant
answered that he had agreed to marry, that he
never refused, and was willing to comply with his
contract. He had got license and justice of the
peace; he went to the girls residence and rendered
himself. The lady wanted time to think the matter
over, and finally CONCLUDED to dismiss the case and
pay all costs,
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-07-27

VALUABLE MEDIcINE-During the present week no
less than six of orr friends who have been nducod 70
try Prot DE Graths Electric Oil for rhumatism in
sequence OF having seen this preparation advertised
our columns nave called upon us to state the result Of
tne experiments These persons assure us that thor
rheumatic pains have neen entirely cured by few on
PicatIons OF De Grath's Electric Oil" and tbey ~
commend Its use to all who are afflicted with anv
diseases which it is designed 10 curc-Tror 1ot: WY
For sale BY II. ". PRITCIIARD, Charlotte.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-07-27

At dinner given by the military of Richmond
to the military ofNew York, at the recent reinterine
of President Monroe's remains, the following toast
was drank:
IL. Woman. The joy and torment of man )
hte-the Alpha ald Omega of his existence-the
main spring of all his actiOns-the tyrant from
whom there is appeal, whose slightest caprice
is law, whose subjects slaves, yet whose hraidom
We desire to last forever
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-07-27

Man SHoT.-Mr. Alexander Allen of John
sion county, was shot in the abdomen by woman
of doubtful character near Smithfeld on Saturday
the 18th. We learn that Allen went to the wo-
mans house to sell some property which he alleged
to be his; the woman ordered him off and while in
the act of turning away, she shot him. as stated,
with a common shotgun. The wound is supposed
to be mortal-Ialeiyh Standard.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-07-27
EoRFIGN INTELLIGENCE.
LATER FROM EUROPE.

r,,o.a we've two arrivals from Liverpool last
week. which reported an advance IN Cotton, Corn
and Flour
The Niagara and Gorgon OF the Atlantic 1ele-
oraDb Fleet, arrived at Queenstown en- the 9th OF
INV with news that the cable parted on board the
oamemnen. the 29th of June, one thousand miles
from ireland, when they had paid out one hundred
and forty-two miles. All was gong on perfectly
we'll aboard the Niagara, when the signal from the
Aoamemnon ceased and, from the electrician S
tests it was believed that the cable had broken
After all communications ceased, the Niagara was
allowed to swing by the cable, and in addition to
that strain of four tons was applied 10 the oreAs
Although the wind was blowing fresh at the time,
the cable held her own, when sudden pitch OF the
vessel caused by a heavy sea, snapped the caole,
and the Niagara bore away for Queenstown
Should nothing be heard from the Agamemnon,
the Niagara after coasting, will again proceed to
mid-ocean having still 1900 miles OF cable ON
board Universal regret was expressed at the
Liverpool exchange and great fall IN the price OF
shares took place
House of Lords on the bill permitting Jews to sit
in Parliament.
There had been an arrival Of 2500 ounces OF
gold from New Zealand, and gold fields had
been discovered in Australia.
Spurgcon the celebrated sensation preacher, is
coming to America.
An allied naval expedition has been organized
to seize the shipping and stores at Pepo destined
to supply Pekin
Queen Victoria contemplates visit TO Cher
boure to witness the French naval review.
The Spanish Ambassador to the Court OF ST
James has resigned, and about to quit Lon
con, in consequence Of change in the Home Min
istry. Explanations have been demanded from
the Viceroy.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-07-27

MAILS ON THE SABBATH.-A petition to the
Postmaster General has been got up at Knoxville,
Tennessee, requesting him to discontinue the
Sunday mail through East Tennessee Similar
petitions arc said to be on foot between Richmond
and New Orleans. 4 general stirring up of the
question Of Sunday observance seems to be deter
mined on.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-07-27

A FEARFUL DEN.-The police of New York, on
Tuesday night made grand haul at notorious
house of man named Pete Dawson. They took
into custody less than 80 men and Is females
The girls, who presented sickly and pitable sight
allegc that they had been for long time forcibly
kept in the housc-the keepers keeping continual
watch, preventing their egress In this way they
had been kept in state of abjcct slavery, and
one and all expressed the utmost gratitude to the
police in thus enabling them to escape. One Of
the girls testified that she had not been allowed to
put her head out of the house for four years and
half The windows are all barred with iron. The
principal keeper, who is said to be worth 100000,
earned by this system Of cruelty, was held i'll
s., 900 bail to answer.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-07-27

City ExPENsEs.-The expenses of the city
government of New York for the first six months
of 1853 is s7,2l3,078, or 81 ,202, 329 per month,
s40O,776 per day, or s271 per minute, or almost
ire dollars a Second!
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-07-27
THE HOUSE OF CABARRUs.
From the New Orleans Sunday Delta.

from the NGr OFedhS summary Dettd.
Although it is an undeniable fact that the peo-
pie of the United States are in the mass descended
from what are called the middle and lower orders
in Europe-and for all that, not inferior in energy,
in enterprise, or intellectual capacity-yet among
those who, by accident or misfortune, were thrown
upon our shores, or who sought them through
choice, have been the scons Of many of the nobest
houses Of Europe. Many name illustrated by
genius, or valor, historic fame re-appears in the
United States. Many family which has stood
conspicuous among the aristocraciCs of the Old
World, is represented among the Democracy of the
New
Numerous instances, establishing the truth of
this statement, will occur to almost every one.
Among the crowds Of ostentatious Smiths, and
Jonescs, and JOhnsons, we find Bonapartes and
Murats, and Latayettes, aud Washingtons, names
distinguished in Europe, before they were trans
planted to America.
In North Carolina there is county called Ca
barrus. The history Of the name and OF its natu-
ralization in North Carolina is curious and inter
cstng. The tamiiy OF Cabarrls is an Aquitanian
house Of great antiquity. BY its account it is
the oldest family in Europe Caesar, in his c>m-
mcntarics, when reatinG his campaigns in South
Gaul, mentions one Of his lieutcnants, by name
Cabar1us. rom him the Aquitanian family
claims descent. Since that time the page Of his
tory has not, until comparatively recent period,
been adorned with the name. The glories and the
genius Of the house slumbered for eighteen hun
dred years, till they revived in the person of
one the most famous and most beautiful women of
the last century.
Madamoiselle Cabarrus became the celebrated
Madame Tallicn-a woman remarkable for her
personal attractions, her brilliant intellect and the
conspicuous part which she played in the bloody
drama of the fall of Robespierrc. Mr. Cabarrus
her brother, went to Spain, and found employment
under the Government Of that country. He OBJ
tanned the confidence Of the Ministry, and
trusted with various important missions and Offices
When the American Revolution broke out, Cabar-
rus employed to take cargo of arms and am
munition to the struggling colonists. He landed
in Wilmington, North Carolina, and after discharg
ing the duty imposed on him, concluded to remain
in America He engaged in business in North
Carolina, and made large fortune; and was at one
time Speaker Of the House of Commons of that
State. It is from him that Cabarrus County takes
it's name.
Madame Tallien, after the death of her hus-
band, became the chere amir of the great banker
Ouvrard Subsequently she married Belgium
prince, whose name has, for the moment, escaped
our memory. When Cabarrus died in North Caro-
lina he left immense fortune, which, we believe,
reverted to the heirs Of his sister, Madame Tallen
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-07-27

At the recent term of the Superior Court in
Epson, Ga, two brothers named Reid were
sentenced to the penitentiary for attempting to
enable prisoner to escape from Jail Two other
brothers were already there, and the remarkable
fact is presented of four brothers ncarccrated
in the Georgia pcnitentiary at the same time An
extraordinary occurrence is related in connexon
with the late trial at pson- One of the Reds
had been for time little more intimate with
young woman in the neighborhood than the law
allows.-Besides being charged with the attempts
to break his brothers out of JAIL he also indicted
for negro stealing The prosecutor proposed to
mol pros the bill for the greater offence fhe would
plead guilty to the minor charge, and marry the
young woman, which the prisoner agreed to do;
whereupon Judge Cabaniss, descended from the
bench accompanied the parties to the jury room,
ndforthwith made them man and wife His Honor
then resumed his scat, and pronounced sentence
upon the bridegroom Of four years Imprisonment in
the State prison
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-07-27
500 Acres Of Land for Sale.

The subscriber offers his Land for SALE situated
miles south of Charlotte, which is good Dwelling
House and all necessary improvements The Char
lote and s. c. Railroad through the of the
Land. will sell the whole or part, and make terms
to suit purchasers. Two Gold Mines have been opened
on the premises. MARTIN iCEHUWER.
July ID, 1858. list
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-07-27

TENIIE NEW FIRM of FULLINGS, SPRINGS & Co
u beg leave to present themselves to the citizens
North and South Carolina; and in doing would earn
esly solicit a continuance of the liberal patronage be-
slowed on the well known firm of FungS & Co.
We would say with much assurance that we hare the
Largest, Ncutcst and Cheapest
Stock of Gents g. Boys Clothing
e0er altered IN tbs State!
1t is bold assertion but nevertheless true; because We
buy the materials and manufacture our own goods
thereby saving the manufacturers profit, which at
least % per cent. Moreover, every article of Clothing
passes underline supervision of one of the firm and
not well-madc@it is not received. We can, Therefore
the making of all goods that go from
FULLINGS, SPRINGS & CO.
May 4, 1853. If
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-07-27
JOHN A. BURCYMEIs.
Commission Merchant

For the sale Of Flour, Grain, and all kinds or
country produce, 50 EAST BAY,
9DARhASEDNo S. @,
Cash advances made on Produce in store Mr. G. A.
Neuter will personally attend all sales of Produce
June 20, 1858 3m-pd
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-07-27
Bows Clothing.

To parents would say, you find an assortment
at our Clothing Store, where keep all kinds which
is well made.
May 4th. FVLLINGS, SPRINGS & CO.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-07-27
TRUNKS! TRUNKS!!

good assortment of Ladies' and Gents Trunk
Vallices, Carpet Bags, etc, at low prices.
May 4th FULLINGS, SPRINGS & CO.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-07-27
II o ticc.

II ticc.
FENIE undersigned will attend in Charlotte, at the
Z Store of r. N. Oates & Co., Fridty and Satur-
day Of eGch uceh during the month of yu for the pur-
pose Of taking III the Tax in said Beat All
those concerned will up and list their property
and Il double Tax.
June 30, 1858 lost J. P. ROSS j. p
TO RENT,
TWO FRONT ROOMS, second story of Drawlcy's
building. Apply to JNO. L. BROWN.
July q, 1853 LOOT.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-07-27
stock of Gents g. Boys Clothing
Shirts, Shirts,

At any price you may want.-Another bold assertion
but nevertheless true. Nothing like being connected
with manufacturing house.
FULLINGS, SPRINGS co.
May 4th If
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-07-27
CASSINEEiRE SUITS.

White Linin, White and Fancy Marseillcs, lower than
the kind be Manufactured in the United Stat
at FULLINGS, SPRINGS & CO.
Nav 4
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1858-08-20
Mr.. FeSsenden's Speech,

Mr.. Fessenden's speech before the county
convention on Wednesday, was just what
everybody expected it would be, powerful
and triumphant vindcation of the principles
of the Republican party, and as truthful
and vivid description of the aims of the So
called Democratic party. Mr.. Fesscnden
never makes failure in his public efforts;
therefore, notwithstanding the ability, the
arsumentative force, and power of his effort
here, the people were not disappointed, be-
cause it was Fessenden.
1t was everything that could be expected;
and the perfect jam of men and women that
attended and could get near enough to hear,
were delighted and instructed. There was
no attempt at fun or to please the.E,ncy, or to
arouse prejudice, but it was a .lm. logical
earnest, effective, and splendid effort of a
noble specimen of the Anglo Saxon race.
The party may feel proud of its Fessenden.
The State may rejoice that it has SO able a
defender of its interests in the United States.
Senate
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1858-08-20
County Nominations.

The result of our late County Convention
ut Dennys,iilc, is hailed throughout the
County and the State as an omen of success
in the ensuing contest in Washington Coun-
ty. The nominees are acknowledge by all
political opponents as well us friends
to be ,minently qualified for their res
pcctivc positions ; and the harmony witt
which they were selected, and the gcnerou,
and lt-sacritcing spirit with which other
gentlemen whose names were before the Con-
vention withdrew their claims, insures full
and uniform vote in their favor.
Our opponents have this year nominated
their most popular Washington candidate
for Congress in the vain hope of at least
carrying tins County. We consider the de-
feat OF Mr. Bradbury as absolutely certain,
and there is only enough Of doubt as to the
result of the County election to make it nee
essary that every Republican voter appear AT
the Polls.
1t only requires full and fair expression
OF the Republican sentiment which actual ly
prevails in this County, to consign Il spur-
GUS and etfcte Democracy TO the political
grave its corruption has 50 long deserved
Machias Republican.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1858-08-20
The meanest piece ofbusiness

we have heard OF recently, and which reflects
justly or unjustly upon our village, are the
petty thefts which have been committed du-
ring this season upon the worthy pastor of
the Congrcgationalist Church Of Ellsworth
Last week some fellows of the baser
SORT" robbed the only bee hive which he had
containing honey. Not satisfied with kill
ing the bees and stealing their sweet food,
they must break the hive In the spring
some gracclcss scamrs dug upa number of
very choice flowers and roots in his garden;
and heretofore other bees which he had
watched with such interest and care, have
suffered from the hands of ruthless invaders.
Personally, NJ man is esteemed more high
ly than Rev. Mr.. Tenney; and we can only
attribute such outrages to the fact tina. his
residence is in the outskirts Of our village,
and that each year We have large floating
population who have no interest in the place
Mr. rcnncy has not alluded to the sub
iect to us; but we learned the fact incident
ally, and make it public that others may be
on their guard against such petty and mean
depreiators.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1858-08-20
Questions aud Answers.

The Machias Union asks of the American,
among other papers. some questions which
have Just about as much to do with the poll
ties of this district as the laying of the At
lantic cable. 1t asks if we are in favor OF
the enforcement OF the liquor law, or of the
proposition to give it the go-bv until after
election, and the reasons for doing or not
doing these things.
say, that the liquor law should be regarded
as any other law, put in force, with discre-
ton and prudence, wherever and whenever
the temperance cause will be subseryed by it,
and the public good promoted. As to the
second question we answer, we have never
heard of such a proposition" as the Union
speaks of. 1t is a coinage of its own brain
or of the Junior" Editor and thirdly, the
Union will see, our answers to its questions
are such that no "reasons are CALLED for
from us.
VIII the Union take the stand while we
PROFOUND some questions?
Do you favor the admission of Kansas
the next session Of congress, with free con-
stitution?
Do you think Mr.. Bradbury will, like Ful-
ler mourn with tears in his eyes, if he has
to 90 into the British Dominions for his
liquor?
Do YOU believe in the bred Scott decision
Do YOU think James Buchanan has chang
ed, since he said, "lf he had drop of demo-
cratic blood in his veins, he would let it
out?''
Do You think the Lecompton constitution
which your party did all it could to 70 Q on
the people Of Kansas, was in accordance with
the wishes of the people or of the spirit Of
popular sovereignty?
Do you think Douglass is in, or out of the
party?
If Bradbury is whipt in this district, what
will you do with the Columbia resolutions,
and Bion?
Do you think your "Kickapoo" friends
after giving such large vote for the party
IN one important election, ought to have
been satisfied with only 90 votes for the Eng
lish swindle'? "only political coward will
refrain to answer" to quote the Union.
Please answer.