davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-02-02
IMPORTANT FROM MEXICO.
D. B. r.

New ORLEANS, Jan. 26.-The steamer
Tennessee, from Vera Cruz, arrived here
to-day. The whole of Mexico is reported
as being in a condition of anarchy. Near
ly every State and town is pronouncing
against Comonfort as President. He has
1900 troops of artillery. Governor Yulea-
e. holds the citadel barracks. Gen. Yal-
vaga has been taken prisoner and released
on parole. Yalraga and Santa Anna are ia
vcred by various parties for the Presidency.
Nearly all the mail stages between Vera
Cruz and the capital were robbed ON the
llth. Gen. Seuloagands brigade, which
was the first to declare in favor of the Die
tatorship, has pronounced against Comon-
fort. This brigade holds the citadels and
the barracks at San Augustine and San
Domingo.
Comonfort attacked the latter and was
repulsed. The foreign residents in the city
have hoisted the flags of their respective
nations. The whole city is in confusion.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-02-02

full laugh of protecting friends. Around
hospitable board there never was more
welcome guests, nor a rude meal more
deeply appreciated.
The company were soon in readiness,
and after hasty adieu, they mounted their
prancing steeds and were soon pressing
forward with renewed vigor. In short
time they were in the vicinity of the tory
camp, which they approached with all
caution. From the suggestions Of the two
Berryhills-who were familiar with the
grounss-the plan of attack was framed.
The house was surrounded by an extensive
grove on a rising ground, and near the
house was situate the line of encampment.
The company was formed into two divi-
sons. The one under Capt. Springs to
charge Immediately into the camp; the
other under Lieut.. Berryhill to advance
slowly from the opposite side, in time to
meet the confusion which would likely en-
sue the movements of the first. AS they
approached nearer the camp, they found
every thing quiet and favorable for their
operations. The two divisions took their
respective stand, and quietly awaited the
nearer approach of day; and just as the
cock had wound bis last horn, the signal
was given, and Springs precipitated him
self into the camp before the slumbering
tories discovered the surprise. and strong
volley from their heavy pistols soon brought
the wiiole camp into confusion. A greater
portion of tho number, panic-stricken, were
unreservcdly giving their broad shoulders
for a target to Springs sharp shooters, who
drove them before them till they met Berry
hill, who charged upon them in front. with
tie ill-omeucd cry of rerenge. They were
Immediately thrown back upon their pur-
sucrs. AS the broad swords fell upon their
heads they would groan for mercy, but
would only be answered by heavier blows
and the retort of reuenge! A number,
| however, had cemposcdly collected on the
other slIe of the camp, and had seen the
insufficiency of the leg bail of their unfor-
tunate comrades, were resolving to make a
trial of arms ; but before order could be
restored, the whole company made charge
| upon them. The route was complete. The
| discounted band was now seen flying in
every direction. Many a tory, now eager
in giving his leg-buil, "toddled' his best
to save his precious bacon, bat would
eventually find it probed by the sharp
steel of the pursuing trooper! Our gallant
little band now held possession in fee Of
the fat quarters of their foes.
A large quantity of pilfered property was
found horded on the premises, which was
afterwards distributed amoag the distressed
| families of the settlement. And as the
| company had, unceremonously, intruded
themselves into these good things, the day
was spent in a becoming style of soldier
like hilarlty; aud, as the good part some
times comes last, from the number of un-
broached casks in the cellar, it was evider
that the tories had been recently attending to
| their spiritual wants, which we may judge
was duly appreciated by our care-worn
troopers. This event broke up forever
the tory haunts of Mecklenburg.
Providence. n. c. d. B. r.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-02-02
A WISE DECISION.

The Act of 1856, authorizing the Secre-
tary of the Treasury to change the names
of vessels in certain cases, has been repeal
ed by the Senate. Mr. Benjamin, in the
course of his remarks upon the subject
stated that of ninety-two vessels whose
names had besn changed within 19 months,
thirty one had been either totally lost, or
seriously damaged at SEQ. The ill fated
Central America. whose sinking last fall
caused the loss of SO many valuable lives, is
the most notable calamity chargeab!e upon
this law. This vessel, previously knowL as
the George Law. had fallen into bad repute
and discredit among sea going people, and
to remedy the evil consequences of this,
her name was changed as above, and her
unsuspecting passengers deluded into the
idea that they were taking | assage in a
new vessel.
We see that committee of Marine I'm
derwriters are at Washington recommend
ing the passage of a law requiring that
within five years after a going vessel is
launched, she shall be opened her entire
length by taking off plank outside and
inside, so that her frame may be carefully
examined, to see whether it is sound. The
Underwriters state that it frequently hap
pens that a vessel which, to external ae.
pearances, is perfectly sound, and which is
comparatively new, is, in fact, so rotten as
to drsp to peiees in a moderate gale. This
decay, as a general thing, is consequent
upon some defect in the timber, which
shows itself within five years after a vessel
is launched: and if it does not occur within
that time, it never does. The object of the
proposed law is to secure suitable and
thorough inspection of hulls during the first
year of their use.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-02-02

CUPID CONQUERED BY Soxyr,
Courier dc Lyon says that at the
of a young couple during the lon .', va
ing of the priest, the bride went Z. e. 'Aa0r
The groom discovered it Just a, - S''e'p
about to put on the ring. He w. W
annoyed, but cancelled it out of rs., I0'
the holy place. But as soon as the .. 'V' Y
were over he got into a Carriage w;a e
friends and drove off. annoupcin. wv
brides father that he was LEAVING u
and the sleepy bride might do as sbs u,
ed. Nothing could change his r.soln tE'''
He would not live with woman VII. Oas
fall ssleep on such an interesting oco,s. '
Paying the forfeit 1900 francs) stiDnra ''a
in the marriage contract, he went :. n :
GUM, where he has a situation as fos Del
of tobacco factory, and hopes in tho 81 na'
of the weed. to forget all about low June ne
sleepy marriages. a'
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-02-02
LATER FROM KANSAS.

ST. LOUIS, Jan. GA gentleman from
Leavenworth, on the Goth, arrived here this
evening. He came in company and is
bearer of dispatches from Calhoun to mem
bers of the Cabinet. The tenor of the dis
patches, as derived from the messenger. is
that Calhoun has rejected the returns sent
to Governor Denver, instead of himself as
illegal; under the Lccampton Constitution.
This gives the Democrats the State officers,
also one majority in the councils of both
Houses. Slower, Democratic member of
the Legislature, was shot while in a stage,
near Lawrence. He will probably die
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-02-02

ANOTHER ADvANCE.-We note sales in
New York of North Carolina 6 per cent
stocks at 944
The N. Y. correspondent of the National
Intelligencer says that the banks there are
buying up State bonds, as an investment
Of their abundant idle capital; and that the
favorite stocks are those of Missouri, Vir-
ginia, North Carolina, Ohio, Indiana and
New York.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-02-02

SUICIDE.-The N. o. Bulletin in com
menting on the alarming progress of self
destruction among all classes and sexes. ex-
presses the opinion that sin vast MAORI
ty of those who take their own lives, the
cause is found in cups!' 1t adds:
1.-The extensive authorizations of liquors
which have taken place of late years act
upon the brain and destroy its proper func-
tons. Physicians and others know well
that the brain is liable to disease, almost as
much so perhaps as any other organ, and
when it is so the individual is crazy! and
does not know what he, is doing. The
brain of the drunkard, it is well known, will
take fire, emitting blush light and caus-
ing a smell like burning alcohol. We are
strongly inclined to think that most sui
cides by males are referable to this as the
primary cause.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-02-02

The Chinese population of California is
increasing, notwithstanding the manner in
which the Celestials have been prosecuted
on the auriferous shores of the Pacific
During the months of July, August, and
September last, only 1908 passengers left
California for China, of whom 1,o39 were
males and 20 females. In the same time
there arrived from China 1852, of whom
only 263 were women and Is children.
This shows nett gain in the arrivals over
the departures Of over five hundred per cent
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-02-02
-e-.~AN AMoNa THE sPIRITs.

JONATHAN Am0N3
A cute old farmer Of Columbia Co.. N.
Y. called on medium, and requested tnat
his sister should be allowed to occupy tAe
body of mesmerized medium on the pat
form for the purpose.
rs the spirit of Mary Stokes present In
the body of the medium ?
Yes
Mr. Jonathan Stokes was now informed
that he might ask any question he pleased
Of which information he at once ayailed him-
self.
rs that you, sister Mary!
Yes
Are you happy!'
'Supremely So
What sphere are you ing
L am in the fifth sphere
.Ah, getting pretty well up said Jona-
than in an under tone, as if speaking to
himself
We'll Mary, is it true that there is hell
of fire and birthstone =
Not at ALL
is sister Jane with you 2
No, she is in the fourth sphere was
with you when she died, and aided her in
ascending to her abode. I was with moth
er the night after she died, and secretly
comforted her.
We'll, Mary, what do they do with the
preachers that deceive the people =" CThe
operator had been a preacher.)
They are placed in the lowest sphere,
and their ascent is slow and uninterrupted.
We'll, Mary, now you may go; perhaps
they won't like it if you stay away so long.
When die, / want you to be at hand and
take me up to the sixth sphere in a chariot
and two horses continued he laughing.
The operator looked amazed.
You see. old boss said Jonathan, 1 just
dropped in to try your mediums. But
friends he continued turning to the audi
ence, its all humbug--I have no sisters,
and never had-I was playing possum all
the while.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-02-02

EH- The Savannah Georgian says that
the Presidents of the Banks of that City
have held meeting and resolved to
resume the payment of specie on the first
day ofJune next, or at an earlier day, if they
can obtain the cooperation of the Banks of
Augusta and Charleston.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-02-02

Lucy SToNE's PROPERTY SOLD FOR TAXES.
The celebrated Lucy Stone, who resides
at Orange, n. j., having refused to pay her
tax bill, because she is not allowed the
right of suffrage, her property was seized
and on Friday sold by constable at public
vendue. The N. Y. Post says:
The sale took place on the front piazza
The first article offered was marble table,
worth about SIP, which was started at SC,
and knocked down at 81 so. The next
articles were two steel plate lkenesses, one
of Gerrit Smith and the other Of Governor
S. P. Chase, which were sold together for
$3.-From these sales sufficient sum was
realized and a small balance was paid to
Lucy. She told the constable that "next
year, and the year following, and every
year, until the law was changed, the same
thing would have to be done.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-02-02

RAIL ROAD TRACK BCRNT.-We learn
that from four to five hundred yards of the
n. G. Railroad track was burnt, near
Smithfeld on Saturday night the 23rd.
Supposed loss to Company 81, 900 to S., 900.
Thought by some to have been the work
of an neutrality-suspicious. Tribune.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-02-02

Prof. Charles De Grdth's Electric OIL
Take it to the cottage of the Iowly, and re-
lieve the pains of accident or disease-take
it to the mansions of the rich to sooth the
suffering that neither station nor wealth can
mitigate; take it everywhere through the
wide world, and say if my "Electric Oil'' IS
not on its benign mission, healing soothing,
and relieving, as las been done slnce the day
the Good Samaritan anointed the weary pill
grim.
The deaf shall hear the trembling limb be strong
And groans anguish mellow into song.
This Oil may be relied on for deafness, 10
be had of the agent here, see advertisement
in another column. For sale at Pritchard''
Dec. 8. Am
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-02-02

THE CORN CRoP.-We are advised Dy
our own correspondents from the Western
States that the corn crop Of the country,
which it was estimated last fall exceeded
the yield of any previous year, is suffering
from an extensive rot, and the same fact we
observe, is mentioned by some OF our ex-
changes. The backward weather OF last
spring delayed planting several weeks; con-
sequently, the crop did not ripen until the
season of frost; winter set in while the
grain was in a green state; this being fol-
lowed by continued mild weather during
November and December, the rot has be-
gun to show itself with much violence In
the cribs. This applies more particularly
10 Indiana. Illinois, and Missouri. The
New York papers say that no dry samples
have recently been offered for sale in that
market. The farmers are making the most
of their misfortune by feeding the decayed
stuff to their hogs and cattle.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-02-02

LIME FOR PoTAros.-A correspondent
Smith Groom, ofTroy, New Ycrk-informs
us that his experience in the culture of
potatoes has convinced him that about
handful of dry Stacked lime, placed in each
hill, tends to prevent the potato rot. The
lime, he states, brings the potatos earlier to
maturity, and imparts to them vigor
which resists the attacks fthe disease. An
experiment with lime can be conducted by
any OF our farmers at small expense, aad
mt does not prevent the potato rot, the
lime will certainly enrich the soil for other
crops.-Scientifc american.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-02-02

A California paper tells story of two
miners having jumped claim which had
previously been staked off by two women.
1t proved to be rich one. A warm
dispute arose-the men asserting their right
on the ground that but for their labor the
richness of the claim would not have been
developed, the women adhering to their
right of prior possession. At last mode
of settlement was devised, which satisfied
all parties. The men proposed to give up
the claim to the ladies, provided ahey were
accepted with it-as husbands. This was
agreed to, and the dispute settled.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-02-02

TERRIBLE SUFFERING OF A SPORTSMAN.
The following remarkable narrative is
from the St. Anthony (Min.) News of the
9Th inst:
IA G erman named Walter who formerly
lived in Troy, N. Y, while following
deer, a few weeks ago, in the vicinity of
Platte River got lost in the woods, and was
unable to retrace his steps. During his
absence he suffered much from the intense
cold. His gun got wet, and he could nei-
Their kill game nor build fire to warm him.
At the end of three days, his hunger becom-
ing desperate, he killed his faithful dog,
and ate q portion of him-of course without
any of the appliance of cookery. He
threaded the heart and liver upon a string
around his neck, and devoured them the
next day to keep himself from starving
When he had wandered four days and five
nights, he was sitting On the bank of lake,
his food all consumed, and himself resigned
to die. He was conveyed to cabin, food
was given him, and his boots were cut off
from his frozen feet, but for want of proper
attention, modification ensued and extend
ed nearly to the ankle joints. He was then
brought to this city, where both his legs
were amputated at the ankles.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-02-02

WESTERN NoRTH CAROLINA RAILROAD
The Contractors are now laying down the
iron on :his road. They have locomotive
and cars running over it daily, Transporting
rails, timber, &c. Our Western friends
will, ere long, have the iron-horse snoring
through their bills and MISUNDERSTANDING
Waterman.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-02-02
Walker Meeting in Mobile.

MOBILE, Jan. PA large and enthu,
siastic meeting was held here last night
Addresses were delivered by Gen. Walker,
Parson Brownlow, and others. Walker
pretended to disclose the secret of the
Government opposition; which. he said,
proposed that he should go to Mexico and
incite war, in view of acquiring more terri
tory.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-02-02

THE WILD DOG AND THE TIGER.-
The following is extracted from an India
letter:
The wild dog is about eighteen inches
high. of a brick red or bright fox color,
with a thick bushy tail tipped with black,
the ears are also black, pointed and upright.
They are the most determined enemies Of
the tiger, hunting him whenever they meet
with him. Ihave been assured by Bheels
that they have sometimes seen tiger at
tempt to save himself by climbing trees.
On the approach of the men, the wild dogs
dispersed. when the tiger jumped down and
gladly made his escape. This l firmly
believe to be a fact, for the story arose out
of casual remark one Bheel made to an
other in my hearing as we were passing
certain large tree, with straight stump
about five yards high before the branches
began, up which the tiger had jumped, in
another part of the country over which
was hunting. Perhaps these dogs hunt the
tiger for poaching on their deer, or it NAV
be only the old antipathy between cat and
dog on large scale.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-02-02

could. They mingled their tears and with
their own hands neatly paited the sod over
his grave. and left the silent spot, for their
homes, with sad, heavy hearts and aching
bosoms
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-02-02

THE WAY OF THE WoRLD.-First bow
"say Bill, then you are getting dollar a
week now!"
Second boutwell,, you might know
that, by SEEM all the fellers come soapin'
around me, that wouldn't a noticed me
when | was poor"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-02-02

WAR INEvITABLE.-Iti is confidently sta
ted in the diplomatic circles at Washington,
that war between Mexico and Spain is in
evitable. The latest advices from Mr.
DODGE, our Minister to Spain. state that it
is the generally received opinion at Madrid
that Spain will shortly make a demonstra-
ton on Mexico, England and France to the
CONTRARY, notwithstanding, and that &C
tive preparations to that end are now in
progress. Intimaton of SANTA Annals
completely in the contemplated invasion are
also mooted. The government has sent
stringent orders to the Captain General of
Cuba to have the Spanish naval forces in
America put at once in the highest state of
efficiency.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-02-02

e Another case of delinquency has
been lately brought to the notice Of the
State Department. It will be remembered
that some years ago, Turk was paraded
through the country as an Envoy from the
Sultan, and at the request of Secretary
Webster, Congress granted $4,000 to pay
his expenses. He was accompanied by an
Attache of the U. S. legation at CONSTANT
nople 1t was soon discovered that the en-
tire affair was farce, the spurious Envoy
Amin Bey being only an ordinary teacher
in the Turkish Naval School, and the Sui
tan was surprised and incensed not less at
the impotence of Amin than at the anxiety
of the United States to stife public expla-
nation. Mr. Webster, though mortified at
being imposed upon, yet retained in office
the culprit who had devised and carried on
the imposition.
The disgraceful affair was hushed up, but
it is supposed it will now receive thorough
investigation.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-02-02

DISSOLUTION.

FHNHE copartnership heretofore existing I'M
IL der the firm of DRUCKER & SOMMERs, is
dissolved by mutual consent. All parties ha,-
ing claims against the firm will present them for
settlement; and those indebted, either by note
or book account. are requested to make payment
Immediately. Either OF the parties are author
lied to use the name of the firm in liquidation.
l.. DRUCkER,
+. SOMMERS.
January 9. 1853.
Ey~ In Withdrawing from the firm, the under
signed bcgs leave to tender his grateful acknow-
Judgments to his friends and the public for tho
patronage he has enjoyed, and respectfully
icits continuance of the same to his successors.
L. SOMMERS.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-02-02

NORTH CAROLINA BANK NOTES NOT
RECEIVED HERE."-A gentleman recently
arrived here from the North, via Baltimore,
the Chesapeake Bay, Norfolk and Ports
mouth, informs us that the above announce
ment stares every passenger in the face
who goes to procure his ticket at the tick
et-office on board the steamer "North Caro-
lina," of the Bay Line. The line has GER
tainly a right to refuse uncurrent money if
it chooses, but why this insulting placard-
this eentumelious discrimination against
North Carolina alone of all the States in
the Union? That in boat named after
the State, this tacit insult to every North
Carolinian should be so estentatiously pa
raded, is surely strange.
We like the Bay route-we have ever
found its officers clever, gentlemanly and
accommodating. We have always advised
our friends to take that route as the most
pleasant, and we now ask them to remove
this offensive notice, which is doing much
to prejudice their line with every citizen of
the State Wilmington Journal.