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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-07-20


Brightmore yielded.
In New York, it was only few days ago,
that the body Of woman was found in n
state of decomposition, and declared by the
coroner's jury to be that of Elizabeth
Geddes. The real Mrs. Geddes has since ap-
peared at one of the station. houses to give
notice that she is still Sin the land Of the ly-
ing"
The Raleigh Register says I'VE under
staod that Mr.. Nicholas W. Arlington, Of
Nash, and Major Harris, Of Franklin county,
in this State, who were very severely beaten
by gang of rufhans 10 Richmond, Va, some
time since, have arrived at their homes, aud
are rapidly recovering from their injuries"
Geo. W. Nesmitb, esq, has prepared very
interesting memoir Of Ebenezer Webster, the
father of Daniel Webster. 1t is published
in the Concord IN. H.l Statesman. The
memoir shows an amount Of public service
rarely rendered by single individual.
The Water Witch, Lieut.. Rodgers, has
come 10 with damaged, if not broken, machi-
merry. The cruise of this little craft shows
plenty of spirit aud courage on the part
of the officers and crew.
The Lockport IN. " Journal announces
CUCUMBER" festival to come off at StahPs
Hall, in that village, on Thursday evening
next. Cucumbers. it is supposed, are to be
the substantial condiment, onions for reli.b.
1t is now stated that the cars on the Erie
railroad, at the time Of the last terrible dis
aster, were moving at the rate of fifty miles
an hour!
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-07-20

GEN. QUIrMAN died at bis residence, near
Natehez, Mississippi. on the 18th inst. He
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-11-23
Chr aprsttrn Drmotrat.
CHARLOTTE, n. c. -.- s
PIE APPLE MELON.

We have been requested to republish the follow
ing recipe for preserving and using the Pie Apple
Melon: ...
HI.et the melons remain on the vines until they
begin to turn yelowish--tLen gather them care
fully without bruising, and put them away IN
cool rlace fer winter use. When you wish to
cook them, peel off the skin, and cut up the melon
small, taking out the seeds, soft pulp, If any, &e
Put them in a preserving kettle, with just enough
water to keep them from burning, and stew over a
tolerahlv brisk fire for or hours or until the
whole is reduced to soft pulpy mass, free from
lumps and thoroughly '.done." You have, then,
a substance resembling green apples stewed and
by adding little sugar and lemon juice to It,
and making it up with the crust in the usual way,
it is impossible to tell it from fresh apple pie
The lemon juice is necessary to give 1t flavor, as 1t
is rather insipid without it.
If you desire pumpkin or custard pie OF the
melons, stew as above directed but omit the lemon,
and bring the pulpy mass to the proper richness
and consistency by the addition of sugar, milk, and
eggs. Little Of either of the ingredients will be
found necessary-only sufficient to give the melon
color and flavor. If skilfully prepared these mel
ons will be found an important auxiliary to the
housewife, during several months, in the fall and
winter We have kept them sound and hard until
March. )"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-11-23
Glove Anodyne Toothache Drops.

Glove AnOQync AOOtAdIHO D@oF~
Those who have felt the painful throbhng ana cXSfu
mo lnrs of raging toOthaclc shooting through
cir laws and head with the most tormentlng fc,Se-
.w,,a and rs is often the case, Lave received but
1ttIn syrnahy from friends, will no DOUBT ne huci
aaacd to know of remedy that viii never ta to quiet
the unrlercfu offender and leave the teeth, "here
they should remain, i'll the head
The numerous cures it has accomplished are wen NJ
tasted and it has only to generally known to be
as highly appreciated Dy Tie pu"O ' " ~ e
by Dentists. C,~nC U-ho1osa1c
'Prenared and sold by \. B. L d. SANDS. "Eoes''io
Dr,rgists No 100 FuIton-st corner Of William, l.
Roman Eye BalsaIn, for 1nfiameo q
Eye-Lids.
The delicate structure OF the eyelid rehoefS II ie
1i.rI liable to disease. When, from any cause u DE-
o,ees affected the inner membrane rapidly lnfames,
and the cyelid evinces the strongest pfeoISoS '.
t+~at tn itself bumors from all parts OF the body
Hundreds Of persons OF scrofuio"s i ne eIled
- ,xncss or redness Of the eyelds, commonly ciiieu
sore ewes and tortured with apprehension OF ihn'eu -
vTson who By using this BALSAM, may Obtain iihcs'
immediate relief In all cases, the carrier lnlS reu!
is applied the better.
READ THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCES:
New York, July Is. 1856
Nessrs sSANDS-GcntlCmcn-l have been roep.eu
r vcors with an affection of the eyedS and nave trieu
nrmhor of remedies without experiencing any deel-
Ia hano6t 4 few weeks since l obtained some OF
vonr Roman Eyc-Balsam, and applied IL iegelus ~
"a liractops | had not used 1t week beiore III!
nolid. we're entirely free from inflammation, "hle O
mt been the case before for many wears. -
~ ~Ho' 80 -, E :. q r. WILLIAMS. 2G2 Broadway
.. .t b.. |rire 25 cents per .5Gr
prs,.red and sold by A. B. & D. S AHl1S "holesaLt IL
prnrcists 100 Fulton-street corner OF " "ii'laI ;
ss ISor sale in Charlotte by T. SCARR 6CO.
, September 'A
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-11-23
THE COMET.

THE COMET.
Now that the Comet has come and gone and
NAV never come back, the Astronomers are tell
ing us what they think of the mysterious stranger
There is very interesting article IN the last num-
Der of the Mathematical Monthly, from the pen
of Mr. Bond, the Astronomer for Harvard Uni
ycrsitv, giving some unexpected information about
this Comet 1t was seen first on the I'd Of last
June at Florence in Italy, by Donatl, as a taint
nebuosty, and it will continue to be seen, through
tcIcscoues until next January. 1t was nearest to
the sun on the 30th Of last eptember-bolng then
only fiftv-fve millions Of miles from that fiery
furnace 7 he path it pursued was Oh plane
which made angle of sixty-threc degrees with
that on which the earth moves, and the path It
self passed between that OF Venus and the Huh.
Manv persons have supposed that this Comet ap-
reared in the sky in 1864, and again in 1896,
and some have even gone SO far as to contrast the
,srects Of the ear,l as it lay beneath the mystc-
rious visitor at his several inspections. But this
was all poetry Of the imagination only. II this
Comet ever looked on man before, Or ever was
looked at by man, this mutual looking has not
been within the last twenty-five hundred years,
nor will it be until at least twenty-five hundred
wears more have passed away AS 20 the mag
nifcert tail Of the Comet, not much more IS known
now of its nature and uses than were before
! PHYSICISTS are busy comparing numerous otscrva-
t;ons made on its looks and size during the last
few months The conclusion towards which they
tend row is that, if it is made Of matter, it has
| laws diverse from those that obtain around u.s. cn
| this earth and our Solar system. Prot. Pierce,
assuming that it is self repellent matter instead
of self attractive ours is, concludes that the
curve Of the tail is necessary consequence OF tins
property, and that the curvature is that OF one
branch of hyperbola, the sun beng IN the ioc', :
| of the other branch. The ncbu!ous appcndaee OF
this Comet seemed to lie around It's head IN sevc
raj distinct layers separated from each other by
dark intervals, and it seems that it did not lie IL
the plane of the Comets path. What then IS
Comet? What is it for? Where does it come
from? Where does it 90 to? What is it made
Of? No man knows. Nevertheless one thing w
know: The works Of Jehovah are great, soush
out of all that have pleasure therein. r.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-11-23

THE Fun OF a MULE RACE.-At the County
Fair OF New Albany, Ind, the people had a most
hearty laugh over mule race after the fashion OF
an Irish Donkey race, where each man rides his
ueighbors beast, and the last one in wins 1t is
not bad way of closing up cattle show, 1t IS
decidedly better than ''fema!e equestrianism: At
New Albany seven eEtrics were made, and when
the drum tapped they all started. but were in
few moments strung along the track for half mile;
persons were stationed at proper intervals for the
purpose of keeping the mules in the track, which
they did at considerable trouble. We never saw
such frenzed excitement as the crowd exhibited
when the last and winning mule, entered by
Andy Huncilunan, came stumbling up the stretch
followed by at least 1900 people, shouting IN tht
most deafenins manner The mule came slow y
under the line-was almost pushed to the mark
We ght say. One of the Judges sung out to th'
crowd that the time of the siowest mrfe was made
in ten minutes and serenty t'co seconds
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-11-23

A SINGULAR PHENoMENoN.--In the recent
address of Hon T. L. Clingnan before the North
Carolina State Fair, he mentions in connexion with
the manufacture of wine and the difficulty on tho
Atlantic slope Of the United States OF preventing
its acetous fermentation remarkable fact con-
cerning locality OF the western part of that state
In district Of few miles in extent on tilc Tryon
mountain, neither dew frost isever known.
The same district is remarkable for the variety and
excellence of its native grapes and they ere often
found in fine condition. in the open air as late as
December. The dryness of the atmosphere in
the locality mentioned, and its eduabilEity of
temperature are most remarkable, and We should
like to know more concerning it, Washington
! Union. ,s.... .r.--. ...as s-s--sE. s...ff
It was only week or two before Mr. Clingman
delivered his address that we heard, for the first
time, of this remarkable locality We suppose
very few persons had ever heard of it, and fewer
still have visited it. It is in that part of our State
which abounds with grand and beautiful scenery
and which the Western Extension railroad will
soon make accessible. . .-sa.s 5.e"H sat .uyta
We believe there is among the mountains Of
Virginia spot called the Ice Mountain, from the
fact that under certain rocks in the side of the
mountain ice may always be found Summer and
, Winter.-FuyeAeUiiie OIscruer. . z. t- -,
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-11-23
l1O5 Acres of Land
FOR SALE,

The subscriber residing about four miles south of
LincOlnton Indian Creek offers for sale his vaua-
bic PLANTATION, containing about six hundred and
thirty acres of which is cleared, about so of
bottom land and meadow of first rate quality. Th re
is a and cOmmOdiOus Dwelling House and all ne
ccssary out-houses. Also first rate improved water
privilege with good Saw Mill upon it, together with
two unimproved Shoals. The creek affords water
enough for almost any purpose.
The said Land lies the road leading from Lincoln
ton to Yorkvie, and within mile of the Whining
ton. Charlotte and Rutherford Railroad.
Also, four hundred aud sixty-nye acres OF tmberrd
Land. "djoning the above, will be sold III lots to suit
purchasers. .....-
Refer to c. c. Henderson or John F. Hoke.
\. 2 CANSLER.
September = 1858. 3In-rd
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-11-23

ESg~ The Rev VIM H. Bobbtt, pastor of the
Methodist E. Church at Fayetteville, has been ap-
pointed Agent of the American Bible Society, for
the State Of North Carolina.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-11-23

How TO FArTEN PoULTRY.--Shut up tho
fowls to be fattened, in tight, clean place,
where they can have ample space to walk about;
and also provide suitable perches on which. they
may roost at night. Place fresh water. before
them daily or alternately milk and water: For
constant feed give them meal and pulverzed char
coal, well mixed together, using eight parts of the
meal to one part of charcoal dust Feed them
regularly, morning, and evening what they will
entirely consume Occasionally stir a teaspconful
of capsieum into their food and for change, feed
them boiled potatoes or cooked rice. The course
of feeding Systematically pursued for two weeks,
viii fatcn any fowl rturkey sufficiently ior mark
et Persons living in the vicinity Of, our cities
and large towns can always obtain remunerating
prices for their poultry they will only take the
trouble to fatten them well and dress them neatly
for market. Dispose Of all your old fowls that you
do not intend to winter, in June or July, before
they commence to moult A common sized fowl
Will dress away from twelve ounces to. one pound
from the live weight.-Rnrak Anl- -.a 4 Ca. Same
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-11-23

"Why are you like an annual, nay darlng!" said
a saucy lover, binding his arm around Harriet 8
waist. SO q" 's-.fa'' '<". ~. -. .+.-.
81 can't say Why" s1secause you are
Handsomely Bound. - .Tndeed,,'+- said Harriet.
eWhy, then. am I ike "a Law book?' "Really,
I can't tell."-"Beeause am bound in call"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-11-23

s.Wcll, Alick, hows your brother Ike getting
on these tmes?" Oh. first rate. Got start in
the world-married "a widow with nine children
A pretty sizeable start that
..You don't seem to know how to take me,
said vulgar fellow to gentleman ne had lnsuited
-"Yes, | do, said the gentleman, taking him by
the nose.
to Heaven than ever got to the end of their Journey
So saws an orthodox old fogy.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-11-23

The following is an. extract from Lord Napier's
speech before the u. s. Agricultural Society in
Richmond: .....--.,...r.. f-sf..i...r aaasl
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-11-23
THE COMET.

The annexed article, (says the Fayetteville OBJ
server,) received from scientific correspondent,
gives, upon high authority, different account
from the generally received one, of the brilliant
luminary that so lately passed away from the sight
of the naked eye though still sub bject to the OBJ
servation of those eight houses OF the sky, which
are now so numerous i'll our own and other lands:
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-11-23

ALI A MATTER oP TAsTE.--A woman, will
tolerate tobacco smoke in man she ikes-and
even say she likes it; and yet, curiously enough,
how she dislikes it In q man she dislikes! aeEf
q 20 Mary! nv heart is breaking HIs it,
indeed. Mr. Close6t? So much the better for you"
"Why?" .Beeause, when it is broken out, you
may sell the pieces for gun fints'' - 't '1.
There is a family in Ohio so lazy that 1t taxes
tEo OF them to sneeze, one to throw the head back
and the other to make the noise. 80 F@. -.'a
Tn court. of special sessions, recently Imam
named Smith was arraigned for steaiing demlJohn
confaininr three gallons of whisky. la s 1@'" ze
care YOU guilty or not guilty. asked the clerk.
oval YOU can call it what you like; 1 TUX the
whisky, that I admit, and drinked it, toe. -.
FaYo on took. it without leave, did you not?"
4T never wait to be asked when that articles
round"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-11-23
AGRIcuLTURE IN AMERICA.

The following is an, extract from Lord Napiers
speech before the u. S. Agricultural Society in
Richmond: ..-..- .-,...-.. f-.f..f...r asawI
"While recognizing all the importance Of, the
land and the agriculture of the United States the
the social welfare Of the British empire, cqpnot
deny myself the pleasure of expressing to syou
the interest which as mere yirtuoso in rara mat
ters have taken in the external aspect OF Alaeri-
can husbaudry. In some respects the prospect Is
indeed often unsatisfactory to the EHglisheye.t In
the new parts of the country the primitive graces
of the landscape are ruthlessly violated, while the
artificial trim 10 which we are accustomed has
not begun. We mourn over the blackened and
oird!ed giants Of the forest, each of whichI would
be the sylvan honor Of an English homestead-4our
fastidous taste complains that the turrow rs not
straight that the wheat is not ccan that the swamp
is not drained that the sward bristlcs with obpox-
ous stumps; then there is general absence OF root
or green crops and We discover great deficiency of
sheep.
In the regions which have been longest under
the plough, the vital forces Of the soil seem to
have been frequently ovcrtaxed; the more valuable
cereals are abandoned and here and there tho
wilderness resumes its sway. 1t requires but little
reflection to show that these phenomena are tho
natural and transtory concomitants OF the first
epoch of tillage, which is hasty, pttilcss and i'm
poverishing On the other hand, | remark that in
many portions Of the Union there are extensive
tracts which would be considered opulent and yell
ordered in' any European kingdom. In the alb
of turnips, potatoes and mangel wortzel the
| English traveller is gratihed by the spectacle OF
Indian corn, tobacco and the vine, and further
South, by the cotton plant, the rice field and the
cane, ali magnificent and lucrative productions.
unknown to British husbandry. ,.-- .-...f,-a
There is also greater abundance Of fruit trees.
The breed of horses equals that of the mother
country, except, think for the purposes of heavy
draft; and of cattle, repIenshed By importa.
tons of the best brood of England will be propo-
gated without dcgene, racy, and prove formidable
rivals to the parent stock. .sf.t@s.
ain country where human labor is exhorbant-
ly expensive, the greatest ingenuity is exerted in
the improvement of tools aud the invention Of
mechanical aids and substitutes, and in this re-
spect the trumphs Of American contrivance are
not only profitable at home, but recognized and
adopted by foreign nations. Much, gentlemen,
has been accomplished and the future ewll furnish
still higher results. @a<.A aa.s'l-t
r s.L
Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1858-12-13
The Steamer Washington.

NEW YORK, Dee. 1.-THE steamer Washing
ton for Nicaragua arrived there on the 18th
and was boarded on the sixteenth by a boat
from the frigate Savannah. The Savannah,
jamestown, and the British ships of war
Leopard and Valarous were in port Ousely
was aboard the latter.
The Government refused to allow the
WashingtOns passengers to pass through the
country, alleging that they were filibusters.
The steamer Catharine Maria had been sent
up to Granada to obtain permission to land
her passengers in case the Herman should ar
rive al San Juan.
The Washington was boarded by the Eng
lish officers from the Leopard and Valarous
with side arms. They were referred to the
officers Of the Savannah by whom they had
been boarded. The officers replied that b Y
were instructed 10 get such information direct,
bat they did not insist on opening the patches
and left The same day the Leopard went 10
the mouth of the Colorado, 10 intercept 250
tilibusters whom it was reported the Wa, hing
ton had landed the previous night. Our boat
could not get to San Juan on account of low
water and went to the mouth of the Colorado.
The officers OF the Leopard sent back TO chase
us with howitZer and small arms. Finding no
flibusters aboard they returned to GreyfOwn.
The Roanoke arrived at Grcytown with the
news that the Herman had gone to San
Francisco.
Col. Childs, the COmpany's agent, returned
from Granada unsuccessful. But, finally the
government being satisfied that no lilibuetors
were aboard the Washington, the Herman and
Washington were permitted TO land at Virgin
Bay.
Tue agent Of the company proceeded 10
San Juan Del Sur to look after the Herman.
The Jam stOwn arrived at Aspinwall on the
18th, in company with the Moses Taylor.
No orders coming for the Washington's pas
scngers to proceed on the mail route they
returned TO New York.
Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1858-12-13
Cincinnati Market.

CINCINNATI Dec e-BROOMS-The market remains
| unchanged, with a good demmand at full prices The
receipts by wagons modei ate and the export de-
mand quit active since the rise in the Western Rivers
We continue TO quote common at 81 25Gl 65, fancy
81 1892 70, ana extra do - 5o<92 10 500 dozen
were exported during the week.
| BUTIkR-Ihere has been steady good demand
for choice Roll, and The market ruled rmer at 1890
Prime Western Reserve hrkin has been neglected, and
the market duh at lGC9lSc. We quote good Roll at
1891 and ialr do at &C. The receipts pave Deeh
liberal aHd about equal 10 the demand deceived du-
ring the week 43 brs and COS kegs and exported 10
brls and 426 frkins
CANDLES AND SOAP-Star candles are very firm,
with active demand at zoe, closing with an upward
tendency Tallow ll149l214c and firm; opal have
advanced TO lSc.
Soap IS unchanged and we continue 20 quote No. 1
and Pain at &c and extra at &c.
CRAN.5f RRIES-1here has been fair local demand
and prices have been sustained We quote SS@SS9 as
range for boxes, ana se@I2 for bbls.
CHEESE-The mark Ii as been very active through
out the week and although the receipts have been
large there IS no accumulation Of stock The sales
rise 900 boxes at for selected W. X; SGec
for large do, lG9Ilc English phiry, "a 2c-
for Nutmeg and Ice fur fine Apple. Received during
the week, II 33s boxes and exported 5,f77 do
FRUITS-The market for dried has ruled firm and
prices well maint,ined. We quote Apples at 81 80
IA s. arrival and Peaches at 80 25g3 80 ON arri
IL and 50 5C@3 10 from store. The sales during the
week comprise about 3 600 bush Green Apples are
o. demand, and the market is hrm at sass 2
bbI, Ring t. quality. Lemons are sea &c. and
firm at So q box. Oranges are dull at Gas z o
There has 800 demand lor Raisins, md the
market firm at s. 81 G. 90 for NJ. R; and - 81 a
- for Layer. Figs anu Cdrrants are firm at our Last
quUt.t.Ous,
FEATHERS-A fair demand, and the market is
arm.
HIDES-A good demand has preva led, aad the
market remg rs frner at our quotations. We quote
flint at ia ic dry sailed lIDl2c; green sailed Ga
l27c, and green SIC.
iKoN-The demand continues moderate and the
sales IN parcels sued To the present wants of manu-
iacuturers at S5526 for Ohio hot blast pig. Bar is
steady at 25ac. with moderate demand from the
trade.
LEATHER-The market has not changed in any es-
: ntIal particular during the week The demand Is
fair. We continue TO quote as before
Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1858-12-13

Commemorative beast in tie Union and
American # Sunday, of getting up the Pres
idents Message in ten MINUTES less time than
these combined forces" is as Incorrect as it is
amusing 1t is a spiteful apology to its own
readers prompted by the sting Of defeat. The
c. animation system was first adopted by
those who were our opponents in the race,
and the prorrietors Of the Patriot, aniiciI a.
ting a very lengthy Massage, were forced. n
seIEdef,nce. to unite with Tia, ir neiehbOr tie
B4nner in liz publication. Alter all, it was
Int coed humOr,d race, ard the festivities
should not have been claI acteriz'd by a
series O! sneers at LreIhIen Of the same pre-
f,sSion.
In the published proceedings Of their fest
val. one gentleman cCuutct,d with one Of
the pap.rs Of the opposition says be could
boas: of corr. ct copy with no transpost
raragraphsr' Shades of Sydney smith
Ring aGainl
II it ere customary with the fraternity TO
take advantage of each Others typogr"phic'i
mi.takes. we m GILT III, ntion that tie LH'ol
has not compl.mcnttd its junior editor by
publishing the toast which says 1.-THE Damon
rats wish him political as well as pecunlaly
succe ss.' And speaking Of transportation
that wss patriotic scntimentin the Ne~s' e|-
presstd Iy Mr. NLw York, Dec. ii. The toast
did not APP, ar in the pr,cc' dirgs publiShed
10y The other pap,rs. Htre it is =
..The Unit, states Frigate Niagara-sign-
allied bIrw-rcturnod from Monravla-m"y
she land the Echo's ni%gcrs."
Mr.. WASHINGTON, Dc. IL, toasted the
FiIIibusters IRON Mobile in very Compii-
mentcry manner.