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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-12-28

NOBLE Acr.-Within few weeks past one of
our citizens who has in his charge number Of
Irish laborers, had the misfortune to become hea-
Willy involved, by attempting to aid other parties
in their business operations. AS his en-
ban easements became known to his employees,
they resolved to extend to him all the aid in their
power, and for that purpose called upon him and
insisting upon his receiving, token of their
high appreciation, their pay roll for one month.
The gentleman alluded to, his with suffused with
tears declined the generous offer; but doubtless
felt more grateful for this noble manifestation on
the part of those under him, who had nothing to
give save what they earned by incessant toll,
than if all his creditors had profered their claims
a friendly offering. True charity is more often
found among the poor than any other class. Feel
ing the continual stings of poverty themselves,
they are sympathizing with their fellows,
and nothing gives them more pleasure than to
distribute literally their hard earned dimes among
the unfortunate and destitute.-Rich. Dispatch.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-12-28

ECLIPsEs IN 1S59.-There will be four eclipses
of the in 1859, viz: partial eclipse on the I'd
of February, invisible here; partial on the 4th
of March, invisible here; another on the 10Th
of July, partial and very small; it will end at IL
minutes past six in the evening; another August
9th visible only in the Great Southern ocean.
There will be two eclipses of the moon; the first
on the 9th of February will be total. 1t will
commence at Ii minutes past o'clock in the
morning-middle 6 o'clock-end quarter before s.
The other one, August 18th, will not be VISIBLE
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-12-28
Land For Sale.

By order of the County Court will expose TO Puo Of
sale the Court House in Charlotte, the LIST "a!
January, 1859, that valuable TRACT OF LANp tbs
longing to the Estate of r. w. Moore, adJonlpE mt
so oe to sSe Wdows dover The
sold to make assets in my hands for the paymen!
debts of the intestate. w. J. KERR Au"'
Nov. 22, 1885, 36.Gt
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-12-28

BErROrHALs.-We are informed that they are
Introducing a and interesting fashion in
Cincinnati, which, perhaps, may become generally
prevalent, for fashions must begin sometime and
somewhere 1t is nothing less than the celebration
ofbetrothals, engagements between young people,
by the giving of party and inviting guests as to
Teddings.-This is an entire novelty in country,
but in Germany and some parts of Europe it is
lovers have certain privileges accorded to them
which would not otherwise be permitted. We
rather think the plan would be popular if once
got into vogue These betrothals are somstimes
even announced in the newspapers aud should it
become a custom, the ladies and gentlemen will
seize the morning papers with much eagerness
to find who is betrothed as they nov do to read the
marriages and deaths.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-12-28

CoNGREss.-Mr Hamlin of Maine, presented
petition from Joseph Stockbridge, chaplain in
the Navy of the United States, complaining of
certain prosecutions to which he had been sub
jected in consequence of refusing to use the Epis
copal liturgy in the performance of public worship
on board the U. S. Frigate Savannah, under the
command of Sam'l Mercer, and bearing the broad
pennant of Commodore w. d. Salter, in the Rio
de la Plaza.
The memorial;st details the prosecutions prac-
ticed upon him by certain officers, and having
failed to obtain redress, had appealed to Congress,
protesting against such prescription, and asking
for the enactment of such laws will protect him
in future, and punish offenders; which laws, he
contends, should make it the right of the chaplain
to perform divine service according to the prac-
tees and customs of the church of which he is
member, and to be protected in the performance of
those duties which clergyman owes to the people
under his care.
In the Senate on the Goth, the Pacific Railroad
bill was under discussion Also, the bill for
taking the census In 1860, and the bill for the
lief of the soldiers of the of 1912.
A joint resolution passed both Houses to djourn
over from the oath inst, to the 9TH Of January.
THE NEW CENsUs-The apportonment for
members of Congress, under the census Of 1860,
will make a great change in the representation of
several States, judging from the votes at the re-
cent election in some of the Western States. Illi-
nois, with nine members of Congress, has given
100000 votes; while Massachusetts, with eleven
representatives, gave only 10000. Wisconsin,
with only three representatives, has given a vote
within fraction of that of Massachusetts, Com
pared with the votes of many other States, the
discrepancy is still greater.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-12-28

EAR IHCUAKE AND Loss OF LIFE-A severe
shock of earthquake was felt at Valona, in Upper
Albania, the goth of September, and was follow
ed by several light ones. A Turkish mosque fell
in and several villages Of the neghborhood suffer
cd greatly. On the 9th of October, at 10 A. NJ
another shock was felt, which destroyed nearly all
the houses of the villages of Vuno, Gimara,
Dremades Piluri, &c, most of them built of ma
sonary, and dated from the fifth or sixth century
The number of victims is not yet ascertained,
but many inhabitants have been missed, and many
more extrcated from under the ruins have died,
or are severely injured. The earthquake was pre-
ceded by subterranean noise; next a thick smoke
seen issuing from the soil, casting darkness
around, and then came the shock Slighter
shocks continued to be felt until the 18th
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-12-28

Too TRUE.-An exchange, whose vocation
requires him to travel all over this great country
has been amusing himself by gathering statistics
of politencss and boorishness among men and
women travelling by and steamboats,. OF
twenty-three men whom he helped to a cigar light,
or loaned newspaper, twenty said: Thank you sir
such as giving up his seat, picking up dropped
veil, shawl, or the lke-only seven said: Thank
you," and two of those were "furriners'
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-12-28
Office Of Charlotte l. s. c. Railroad Co.

CHARLOTTE, Dec. 49, 1885,
A dividend of So so per Share has been declared
the Capital Stock of this Company due and payable
and after the list of January next this Depot by
the undersigned.
39-4t A. Fl. MARTIN, Agent.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-12-28
Superior Vinegar.

A very superior article of Family Vinegar AisO D
Nutmegs, cloves, mace, ginger cinnamon allsPce o.
fresh supply at SCARF cos
Octobes, 1853 Drug Store
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-12-28

A MISSISSIPPI FREE FIGHT.-The Rankin
county (Miss.) Journal tells of free fight at the
Court House in that county. It says:
"After the trial there general fight, which
we are told was unequalled, in point of the num-
Der engaged, by anything that has ever happened
in this county. One fellow caught up dog and
beat another chap with him most soundly! Another
had coffee pot filed with whiskey, with which
he beat the head of his adversary. One man was
stabbed, and the wounds though severe, we learn
not likely to prove mortal. 1t is said at least
fifty men were engaged in the row..
PARsON BROwNLOw AND HIS CUSTOMERS
n late Knoxville Wing contains a characteristic
and pathetic appeal from its editor to his former
customers at Jonesboro, where the Wing was
originally published. lie offers to take bills on
the Bank of East Tennessee, which are worth
twenty cents to the dollar, in full payment, and
adds
"Persons wishing to square up with US, can now
do so. If, however, they wish to get off at a
cheaper rate, they withhold even these bills,
and We promise during the coming year to receipt
them in full throug III the paper, forever, and file
our claims against them in the High Chancery of
Heouen, and let them settle with their God in the
world to come
"And to leave all without excuse, We further
agree to take Shanghai chickens, hoop skirts,
otacks, broom corn, baby Jumpers fishing tackle
patent medicines, sucking pigs, frozen cabbage,
old clothes, Colts revolvers, second hand tooth
brushes ginger cakes. parched corn circus tickets
any other article found in a retail store"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-12-28
CHARLOTTE FOUNDRY
AND
Machine Factory.

=
The undersigned begs leave to call the attention oho
public the fact that he is ready to fill all order,
for making Steam Engines, Hydraulic Cot.
tom Presses and all kind Of Machinery.
ALL KINDS OF CASTINGS
in Iron and Brass or other metals MADE AT SHORT
NOTICE AND REDUCED PRICES. Particular atiep.
ton given to the making and repairing of ThrashnV
Machines Horse Powers Cotton Gins, Mill Work, and
Agricultural Works of all kinds.
Blacksmithing, Jobbing Work, Wagon Work. and
Horse Shoeing done with dispatch
Old Iron and Brass Castings bought at the Foundry
taken in exchange for Job Work. Wood and Pro-
visions of all kinds taken in exchange for Blacksmith
ing.
All Work must be PAID FOR when
DELIVERED, as cash has to be paid for every thing
necessary to carry on the establishment.
By All orders for work must be specified in writing
that the work and specifications may agree.
supply of Anthracite Coal, constantly hand for
sale.
This is the only Foundry in the State that casts every
day Except Sunday)
gail contracts connected with the concern must
be made with t.e undersigned alone.
J. A. FOX, Proprietor.
Charlotte, n C. Nov. 80, 1858 If
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-12-28

To Messrs W. j: Houston, NJ. c. Whitaker, and
others, Committee.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1858-05-06

:" As the happiness Of the people is the
sole end Of Government, 50 the consent Of The
people il the only foundation Of it, in rl.-s9n,
morality, and the natural fitness OF things
aad, therefore, every act Of Government, ~
cry exercise Of sovereignty, against " with
out the consent Of the people, Is injustice,
usurpation aud tyranny
" ii Is maxim that in every Government
there must exls, somewhere, IA sgpreua, sOY-
cfeign, absolute, and uncomfortable power
but this power resid always ia the body 0!
the people, and 1t ueycr was, Or Can bc, dele
gated u one mao or few the great Gre
at0r having never gwen TO men f.sht 10
ycsl others with authority over them, an-
limited either IN duration or degree. '--L 1e
a"d Uob of John Adoa,s, Vol. /, p. 1913.
Ii il tbs great end OF Government to
support power ~ reverence with the people,
and TO secure the people from the abuse OF
power; Tor liberty without obedience Is con
fusion, aud obgiIcncc without liberty Is
slavery. '- Ijd',am Penn.
Taking counsel, therefore, from all sides,
Penn Published frame OF government. not
IA an eotabl shed Constitution, bat rs sys
ten to be- referred 10 the ifecmen IN Penn
syIyania. '---B mpof, Hat. u. s.
Can the Democratic party become utterly
0bliyioas 0l such truths ana such example.
---ol the example and doctrines oi William
Penn, one Of the wisest and best OF law
giycrs aud Of John Adams, who, IN spite
OF what false clanor has said. did US much
TO rescue our country from British tyranny,
and the Constitution and Government from
the nal administration oil the Federalst5,
under the lead of Hamilton, "a any states
man Of the revolution II the immatable
principles OF right, lnappreciably precious
10 all Just men, were worthy to be embalm1i
as IA part OF the fundamental law OF Penn
sylyania; if they were worth the pledge oil
" Iilc, fortune, and sacred honor, 10 main
tain them afterwards, they are worth con
tending for now in Kansas. The Admins
traiion which ignores these traits must fail
in this country aud even great party, II
it should dare, pcf,lstently, To trample upon
them, will not long be identified with the
cause Of humanity and liberty.-Phdadei-
ptm Press.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1858-05-06

According 10 the last census, the aygre-
gate population Of the Australian colonies
amounted on the first Of July. 1851, to l.
0i2 900 of which number Victoria con-
tainsl $4,000, New South Wales 300 900,
South Australia l05 900, Tasmania 10000,
West Australia 1900, and New ZEALAND
10000.
The number Of yessels, OF IaYlous classes,
the names vi which have been changed un-
der the act OF March, 1870, the authority
baing yesteJ ia the Secretary Of the Treas
ury, is 81. The records at the Treasury DO
not show that any Of them have been lost or
ioundcred at goa with the exception Of the
Central AHeytCd, No specific reason was
given ior changing il, name from George
LaU.
The cattle trade Of Ohio has grown very
extensively Of late years. In 1883 the State
sent % 1000 bead TO Ncw York city, and in
1857, 10000 head, besides some 5000 sen,
to philadelphia, and many to Baltimore.
At least 10000 head OF cattle were sent is
these three cities in 1851. The hog tradeto
far greater AMI Notwithstanding that the
number Of live and dressed hogs exported
from the State has, in the past few years,
increased rapidly, the numbers packed at
Cincinnati have not declined.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1858-05-06

Here Il the Ir,bwae account Of the recen

Here l. the IT,bwies account OF the recent
bloadlcss duel in Paris
The corlbataats "a. DOR readers are aware,
were Mr. Calhoun OF the American L<ga'
ton anl M BrcyDOFt ol nothing IN parucg-
laf. Ihcac gcntIcmen we're partakiDg u!
btth saitalOry yino1s aud other ADdcrc0H
oi,c r,ise.bmeniA al q restaurant, IN company
gith divers danes Of character by no means
doubtful. We will not say That ali Vas 90
ing 0s merry as a marriage b1i!, Tor that
would b. incOngrgCus, and 80 We viii com
promise aud say that ail va going Us mer-
rily "a 81 dinner Ds.l--wheu dseord, eBYylhg
tie serenity Of ih,re noble minds, tossed into
the festive circle her ancient but well-pre.
served apple. Mr. Calhoun, seeking rei:cl
from hn overwhelming diplomatic i4b0n,
and striving 10 forget ior wha 10 the
charmed circes,oi Bacchus and 0l enus tbs
eAhaasting tolls oil his Official position, had,
Ike another Aicibiadcs, attached himself to
a Parisian Aspasla. Nj Brecgoort, not
respecting this snort, bat Tor the time sacred
relation, addressed 30 the ialr one words ol
art and gaiiantfy 10 the intense disgust OF
the devoted Calhoun, who l0rtliwith M
formed Mr. Brcyoort that he was 10 gentle
man, referring his maternity, uDologically
Speaking, u the canine order, Ia which ge
theological observation Mr. Breyoort ans scr-
cd bya vigorous uso oil the right arm. There
was nothing for it bot fontainbleau aLd the
pistols after this. 10 be dsgraccd IN the
presence Of men Is terriDic-~bciorc the bright
eyes OF ladies asupportable. Oar readers
know the rest--bow Mr. Brceyoort was too
deliberate IN bis hring--how thcreupon the
fight was ended by the seconds before any
body was killed or wounded, and how every
body went back 10 o0ilec aud eggs with NJ
more holes in Their cuticIes than nature had
provided. The whole matter was referred to
"a Court OF Honor, who decided that the Sc
conds did right IN stopping the contest alter
Mr.. BreyoorLs late firing. And 50 (ior the
present) ends this strange, eventual history.
The reader must judge lor himself whether
America has wou laughter or ldurcis M the
aiiray. The tendency Of the proianc Is 10
grin at boobies duels, the savage dlsposl-
ton OF the race being 10 rejoice over slsugh'
tar, and ask respecting such "a combat,
"SIHGc neither Wa done Tor
What was 10 begun Tor
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1858-05-06

NA
noon.
~ gsiLY HEWITT nroBEs.


Dreamy and beauteOua u tho md dag hour,
when summer hand Is resting GA the bills
And meath tie Aof blue say no sound j. heard
save the bse's humiaing aud the sigb Of rilis.
When the young Morning, With her dewy wings,
Has sunk IA iaGguid beauty 10 her rest,
And he rich landscape. lar a. The eye can rove,
Spreads broadly out il yeFlanI bel hy 'ifsase!'
The grazing herds np0n the distant hills
.The nearer gnes down by the Meadow stream
Sleep 10 the shade Of lrees, of GreWsy stand
IN cooling quiet where tae waieff 8.eam.
Within The Woodland, whore mo sHhAh'n" Tails
sublucd and mellow through tho ieaiy dome,
The bird cbirps SONY 10 his owing mate,
And flita about hs ~ and unseen home.
There in HE shaded porch the farmer s.ts,
fiis huge char upping back against tho wali
The flower pot standing on the windows sl
The "guJo vile amiliDg rom the airy hall.
Sweet hour 81 qaietade aul dreamy Fes.,
That Gains nay spirit w.th tender power;
And an the world harsbcDud,cte and vain strife
glec, unmolestinQ, from The noontidg hour.
CALEDONIA, Houston Co., 81. 4.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1858-05-06

An ACT 20 Provide for the Location OF tAa
County seat IN the counties OF ths state.
Sc 1t enacted by the Legislature Of the state
ol Minnesota
sE1roS /, That VIXEN a nglBher of legal
voters OF aay county IA til, stale equal 81 one
hall the hIl hest number Of Otss cast at the
mex preceding general election, ia snch conn.
~. shall, AZ east thirty days previous Ia the
ueNt easHtug election, petition the County Com
misstoatts OF such COauiy To be allowed to
vote On the reno. az or location Of the County
seat ~ such county, 20 any point within Snra
county, the .arI Commissioners shall cause 70
be Inserted IA the notice, ioT the next general
election, an article requiring she voters oi suca
county % vote on the removal of the County
seat So tae pom! named ga tac petition. That
only one point of removal shall ne voted for ia
each year, ADD ihat point shat be the one pre-
seating the largest number oi petitioners Fro
Sldrl, That the siins point was not voted Tor
;, the Las, pr, ccdinE election, aud that il shah
be awfGl Tor said petitioners 10 deposit any
sum OF money OF 1pH'ts with the Coanly irea>-
urey, which they may propose 10 donate ior tie
erection OK PA6ht buildings, al iAe pp.nI pet
tlunci for,
SEr. The voters Of any county 80 bottled
shat vote NJ tie "a Nt genera election on the
rtm0'a. o! their county Scat, by ballot. writ
ten ~ puGtc 1, ~ tuayN.; "lSs tosaiy scat
a; -, (a.IDs tht blank w;h uc p,Its
>
sea- at - td.iuE tse blank ~ above
snd u maler y oi thn votes cast are tp, tAe
point named Va tie petition. then ta4t place
sAa, o. Csc Cug3.s seat, Otherwise the tpsHty
scat shan fcu1ia as above.
81. 3. fae votes tor and against the re-
moss, ct the Coaagy -cat ,asIi be retained Al
eAa'As,ei "a thc sane maHAcr ss Tie woke, tor
county u4ccF,,
Sgc, g. No County SEA, in any county
~ thia state -haN 10 removed "a ans other
manner IhsD ,Aag prescribed "a tui- act, ey
cspI 0y lhg Amendment 81 TcFeA. 90, a. a.l.
So. S. d. on capNaSsus ne FHft.. Ma.
lqyG 90 tlrm alr 'oand -J bs .a favor Of ~
moval thea all thc county o'hc,fS Mn alr re-.
gulrca ~ hu,4 their vdce a. ',s oaaty seat
s.a..., yi,a,n Istaty day, after suca canvas.
move ga. 1gt.u, g. Sac y..l. -Q t.,c--G ~ lat
COUNTY SAL
~, 90. AZ ~pecA. ac:. passed p, Tn. l.e-
s.>la. irg providing iog br t:lug ga yote of
tae pSegic TIE fcmo,s. %, tAe County seat. "A
tte ..., Jay %. Dec A. p l~,,. 4se hereby 5,.
PEAKED
,lc. {; Iai- Ast .aa. AXE eGe,, ncm sal
Aj,T e., passage.
Ntra,t REAuLEH,
~F,Aksi ,n "a VI iGe u G.. Z.
N,ahEn g.. AUgrUEY.
Frv,titat pro :syg of the senate
Approved March j.. l>,s.
tAAs. t.. IuAsE. Aeuas Goserao..
>ECSErisy osfitg, Minnesota.
Naryk ~, lNis.
hereby certIy the foregoing 10 Dc true
cop! - Ihe ot.<faA. On ale N ta,s oasee.
NHAs. l. CuhsK seSreiarg.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1858-05-06

While the admirers OF Or,lul ATE pre-
pared to give public ymoustrAtton Tor h.
attempt upon the lie Of the Emperor If
France, Orsiui himself r,pul.atcs the act rs
one ryruVuaut to his feeling. AMI unworthy
oil the object he was seeking To- accomplish.
In = letter to thu Emperor 50! France before
his execution ht >iys;
Ia icw hours shall Io 10 moro bat
before drawing my last breath. | wish it to
hc known and declare it with that frank
nc-z and courage which up to thls day |
have never boI.rd, that ASSASSINATION. in
whatever form 1t may disguise itself dos
tot ont,s into my principles, notwthstand
lux that 10y fatal mental error, | allowed
myself 10 bc lcd into Organizing the attempt
o! The liIh OF January. lat my cuuu,ry-
ln,n, instead OF putting faith in the system
of assl., nation utterly nJ.,t It and know
by the voice OF a dying. patriot, that their
redemption must be Won by scii,on,roI. by
a oonStau, unity Of struggle and sacrifices
aLd hy Ia cNygVis, OF tut .r,uc.'
The letter DOES honor 20 urs.n.. aud
proves that his Datar, vas rvAlN nool,t
than hs act woud indicate. Il b., trends
wish 10 da justice 10 d.. ulcmogy, they
should not publicly oon,M.ui what be SO
justly rsuuA,s and apo'0gU, 'pr y, ins; r
gAicd hy fatal mcuIol e5,or.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1858-05-06

At stroud IN Glonostershirr. a v Il
dressed man called on a wealthy and leading
Quaker aud expressed great desire 10 s,V
him when his w,Ic ps5il,rcd him rcfrsh-
ment AMI sparU bed, but servant girl
did not hae h,s looks, AMI agyer all had ~
Tired, hid her~,lf in side paror. In the
night the stranger came down ,,airs, put on
his boots, and leaving caTpc, bag in the
hall, opened the dcoF and gave a kad whls-
lie. The girl quickly barred ,Ac fellow out
The carpet bag had ri,h assortment Of ~
volvcrs, dagger and burglars appliances,
which the stranger never called lor,
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1858-05-06
Ky Al EiioisiIS.

Law No. ".
An ACT TO Attach certain Coun.i es 10 others
for Judicial purposes.
BE u enacted by the Legislature Of the State OF
Minnesota:
SECTION /. That the county Of Mile Lac ia
hereby attaches to the county 0l AorrisOn for
Judicial purposes. The counties OF Cas- and
Itasca are hereby attached TO the county of
Crow Wing, for Judicial purposes.
SEC. 2. That all the recording heretofore
done ia the Office Of the Register OF Deeds Of
Morrison county, Ot lands or other property Of
Mile Lac county, and all the recording hereto
fore done ia the Office Of the Register OF Deeds
OF Crow Wing county. Of lands or other prop
erty in the counties Oi Cass or ltasca. not con.
dieting with any other rec ords, may be legal, is
hereby legalihcd.
SEC. 3. All acts ~ parts Of acts inconsistent
with the provisions OF this act are hereby re-
pealed.
SEc. l. THIS act shall take effect and be
IN force tgon ani after It's passage.
GhoBGg BRADLEY,
Speaker of the II. Of X.
RICHARD g. MURPnKY.
President pTOtrHI. Of the Senate.
Approved March l., isjs.
thAs. l.. CHASE, Acting Governor
SgoREThKY's OFFICE, Minnesota,
March II, ls5S.
hereby certify the foregoing 10 be true
copy o. the original on Iiio m THIS Office.
,HAs. l.. CHASE. Secretary.