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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-07-06
For The Western Democrot
MASONIC CELEBRATION AT STATES
WILLIE

Mr. EDITOR: As it is usual to make known
matters of note, L presume you will not think it
premature in giving publicity to the Masonic Cele-
bratiOn and Dedication of Mount Moriah Lodge.
at Statesvillc, on the 9th ult., st. Johns Day.
The Craft assembled at the spacious Female
college, and after being found true, formed pro-
cesslon and marched to the Lodge Room in Simon
tons building, where the Dedicatory services were
performed by Bro. H. S. Williams, d. q. Master,
assisted by divers brethren After short res
pite, with refreshments, the procession marched to
the Grove of the Presbyterian Church to hear the
Orator of the Day, Bro H. K Nash, of Hillsboro,
who did credit to himself and honor to Masonry;
and the more so from the fact of his short notice
for preparation. After the close of the Address.
the procession returned to the Lodge Room, and
closed
The evening passed off pleasantly in view of the
mixed multitude that would assemble i'm the COM
modious room of the SmOnton IIouse-l1O feet
long by 20 broad, at which place, about 81 p NJ,
might have been seen a multitude which could
scarcely be numbered, from the fact of their hav-
ing no abiding place-thc whole boundless CONT
neEt was theirs. About II o'clock, the Craft and
the Ladies were invited to rich banquet prepared
by Mrs Wren, PrOprietress of the SimOnton House.
description of which would be superhuous; suffice
it to say that every thing that heart could desire
was there, prepared in manner that the most
tastidious could not go away disappointed May
the PrUprietress of the Simonton House meet with
that patronage so well deserved Nav Mt. Moriah
Lodge continue to prusper, and her members, who
showed much attention to the visiting brethren
be animated to walk worthy of the high vocation
wherein they have placed themselves; and when
Their labors on earth shall cea &C, may he, have
pOrti in that building not made with lands
eternal In the Heavens. So mote it be- g.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-07-06

To PREVENT CoNvULsIoNs-Thc following
curious mode of preventing a CONFUSION, COM
monty called fit" is given in the last number Of
the Charleston Medical Journal and Review, in a
long article on the treatment Of Epilepsy, by VIM.
NJ. Cornell, Nj. d., of Boston:
g. have employed various modes to ward off an
cpileptic attack for the time being Stretching
the muscles powerfully will generally prevent an
attack for example, when the aura commences in
the great toe leg, strong traction, or cloncatng
the toe, or stretching the muscles of the lee. will
carry the patient over the threatened attack for
the time; or, when the patient has premonitorv
symptoms of an attack, opening the jaws as wide.
ly as can be done, and placing some hard sinh
stance between the teeth, to keep the mouth onion
Will have the desired effect. | have had one ma
tient, who, by my advice, carried piece of iron
with him for year, fitted for the purpose of ex-
banding the jaws to their utmost capacitv and
keeping them thus expanded. When he has fell
what he calls little spasms,' which have usually
been the precursors of the great ones, or the ts1
he has Immediately drawn from his pocket the
iron wedge, opened his mouth to its utmost width
and placed the wedge between his teeth H.
then becomes quiet, goes about his business or
gives hlnisef no further trouble about the conJnl
sion, and has none" N"' n'-
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-07-06

SWALLOWING NEEDLEs.-Yesterdaye evening a
little child in this city commenced crying without
any apparent cause, and kept it up until late in
the evening when its cries were succeeded by
screams. The parent of the child looked into its
mouth and discovered its throat a needle
sticking into its tongue, in such position that it
was evident that it had come from the stomach
The mother, then remembered that day or two
before she had given her wOrkbasket containing
needle-book, to the child to play with. An exam
ination revealed the fact that the needles were
gone. An emetic given the child and it has
vomited several needles from its stomach, which
may or may not be ALL At any rate, the child is
better to-day. This incident should serve as
caution to mothers to keep such things out of the
reach of their children.-Hdrford Press
The above may be true, but We don't believe it.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-07-06
HORRID TRAGEDY.

A most appalling tragedy was enacted in Column
bus county, in this State, just after day light the
morning of yesterday, the 10Th inst, resulting in
the death OF four persons.
The account, as it has reached US, is, that at
the time already stated Joshua Rouse killed his
father, his wife, and two of his own small children,
ran over to the residence of Isaac II. Powell, Esq.,
and told Mr. p. what had happened, who got w.
G.. Smith, ESD and they went on towards Rouse's
On their way they met Rouse in pursuit of his son
with an axe lie said he wanted to kill him.
On meeting Mcssrs Powell and Smith, he dropped
the axe and held out his hand, when they arrested
him. He is in Jail. Rouse had been for
time in the Insane Asylum, but was taken
out by his guardian some three or four weeks ago.
since which time he has been permitted to run at
large. There is every reason to believe that he
insane at the time when he committed the ter
ribe deed for which he has been arrested The
occurrence took place some five miles from White
vile, i'll the vicinity of the White Marsh The
little boy who escaped, stated, believe, that
Rouse killed the old man out in the yard with
stick, and then chopped off his head. He took
the old mans knife and with that he killed his
wife, and cut off her head. The children he
killed with the axe and chopped off their heads
At Whitevillc, when being carried to Jail, Rouse
said he killed his wife because she had tried to cut
his throat two years ago. and his father because he
had whipped him very severely when a boy. He
had been in the Insane Asylum for eighteen
months preceding the affair, with the exception of
the last three or four weeks. We hardly see how
why he set loose Wilmington Journal
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-07-06

MELANCHOLY OCcURRENCE-We learn that on
Friday last three sprightly little boys, aged eight
or ten years, the sons of Perry Ienfrow, John H.
Daniel, and Mrs Irby residing at Smithfeld, were
all about the age, had gone to the Neuse river
to bathe which Was little swollen by the late
rains The three above mentioned were drowned,
while two of them escaped, one of the latter him
self running a narrow risk. The two boys who
escaped were so much alarmed that they kept the
matter to themselves and it was only after two of
the bodies had been found that they "a e inforna-
tion. The people of Smithfeld turned out, and
found two of the bodies Saturday, and the other
on Sunday.-Rdbilh Standard
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-07-06

E<g@ 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 ravagcs the most skfu
knowledge their inability the disorders and
it not that others bestowed attention the sui
fcring but little hope relief woud they find.
Among these bencfactors is DIR. IOSTETTER the pro-
prictOr of lOSetcrs Bittcrs for all diseases of the
Stomach This preparation has equal for giving
tone to the stomach and vgor the system. acts
directly on the Stomach and carries off the morbid
matter there deposited both speedily and with to
the patient In fact it has been well said
Paraton eNtant is pleasant in its flavor and efcc'
tive in its aid and cure this great remedy for Darhoa
and similar diseases of the Stomach.
June l. For sale by IT, NJ. Pritchard
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-07-06

MExICo-Thc Mexican papers received coD,..
accounts of an earthquake which had occurred :,
Vera Cruz-but, SO far advised, the dam,"s
occasionod thereby was quite unimportant
Considerable excitement had been occasioned omo,.
the foreign Inhabitants, in consequence Of tSs
issuing ola decree by the government, order;D.
foreigners to leave the country, because of he,S,
refusal to subscribe to forced loan upon imports
The decree is published in the papers, be,r
date 10th June, and allows but three DAYS Er
persons interested to take their departure
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-07-06

How TO PRESERVE BEAUTY.-Nothng is more be.
coming to a man or woman than beautiful uxuriant
head Of hair, and a womans beauty is certainly ncom.
plete without Il fair complexion, and he or she who
neglccts these great and important Gdornmcnts, of
must expect suffer the modification prcma.
turc badness and wrnklcd face and a sallow skin.
Nothing is necessary to preserve these essential an
tons but to use Prof Woods Observation-Disclosures
Times.
Prof Woods Hair Rcstoratvc.-Wc have had Occa.
sion to this famous preparation of Prot. Woods,
and after thoroughly testing its qualities find that
where the hair is thin it will restore it to its original
color likewise it gives glossy appearance well
keeps the hair from falling off This invaluable Lgrc.
demt is for sale ut :'Chinamans Tea Store southeast
Frederick and Baltimore streets by Mr. j. {.
Civcn.-Baitimore clipper.
June l. For Sale by ii. VI. Pritchard.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-07-06

AVAILABLE Misunderstanding the present week, no
less than six of our friends, who have been induced
try Prof De Gralhs Electric Oil for rhumatism in
sequence Of having this preparation advertised
our columns have called upon to state the result
their experiments These persons that their
rheumatic pains have been entirely cured 10y few ap-
pcations of Dc Graths Electric Oil" and they
commend its all who arc afflicted with any ofthe
diseases which it is designed TO cnre-Iror. Adrei.
For sale by II. NJ. PRITCIIARD. Charlotte.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-07-06
A CLOSE QUESTION.

Said Lady Bah to Lady Sue:
81 wish | were us blest as you;
Your husband is polite and kind,
OF gentle manners, generous mind,
Obliging, gay-in friendship warm,
With every quality to charm"
PRAY, Lady Bah" cried Lady Sue,
GLOW came my husband entire nous
SO intimately known to you"'
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-07-06

LAND WARRANTs.-An important change is
made in this description of property, by the act of
Congress OF June Sd, 1858. They were formerly
held as real estate, and conveyed after forms and
methods prescribed for real estate; but this act
converts them into personal chattels, and makes
them subject in conveyance, assignment, &c, to
The laws governing personal property In the
event of the death of the claimant prior to the
issuing of the warrant this act also provides that
the title to the shall then vest in the widow
if is left, and if not then it shall descend as
other personal chattels to the other heirs or
legatees.- Washington Star
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-07-06

REsIGNATIoN.-Prof. w. T. Brooks, and pmr
W. II. Owen, for many years connected with Wake
Forest College, have resigned their posts in that
institution.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-07-06

Has The corner stone of Monument to be
erected to the memory of John c. Calhoun was
laid in Charleston on the 10Th ult
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-07-06
FIGHT WITH THE INDIANS.

The steamer Panama arrived this morning from
the north and brings the following Intelligence
concerning the reported battle between Col Step
toe and the Indians. The Olympia "Pioneer and
Democrat of May %, says just as we arc get
ting paper ready for press an express arrived
from Col. Steptoc in the Simcoe Valley, with de-
spatchcs from Lieut. Col. Casey and letters to his
Excellcncy Gov. McMullen informing them ofthe
defeat on the 10th inst at the first crossing Of the
Snake river, about thirty miles above it's junction
with the Columbia of the command of Col. Steptoe.
The command consisted of five companies, or four
hundred men. The Indians reported to have
been fifteen hundred strong, and composed of the
Snake, Polouse and other tribes. The action
suited in three officers and fifty men killed. Two
of the officers killed are Captain Wynders and
Lieut. Castor. The Indians took two hoWitZers
which belonged to the command and all but sixty
pack animals I'm fact complete has been the
rout that the officer in command was compelled to
fall back with the utmost preci pitation The bat
tie took place while the regulars were in the act OF
crossing the river. Col. SteptOe had proceeded
into the Snake country peaccably to treat with
them, or proceed to hostiiitics if necessary. The
object of his visit probably of a similar char
acter with that of Major Halter, which resulted in
a like unfortunate manner Maj Halter proceed
ed there with one hundred and four men, and in
the pcaceable manner of the emf grants in 1854.
He returned without the murderers, but with
twenty-five OF his command killed and wounded
on litters.
1t is much to be feared we the of
general outbreak among the savages in the North,
and it is quite probable they have been excited or
urged on by Mormon emissarics Gen.
Clarke has ordered rcinforcenlents to proceed at
once up the Columbia river to the scene Of hostili
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-07-06
CHINESE SUGAR CANE.

The Salisbury Waterman, speaking of the I'M
pcrtancc Of cultivating the sugar cane and of the
apparent neglect Of many the subject, says:
Amongst those whose experiments with the
cane last year satisfactory, we have heard
Of only one, Mr. Robert Ramsay, of Erelell, who is
cultirating the plant this season, with the cxpcc
taton Of making it profitable. 1t will lie remcm-
bered that we published the results of his last
years experiment, to w.t. 200 gallons Of excellent
syrup from less than acre of land. Mr. r.
sold enough Of his crop to pay for large cast iron
cane crusher, and all the expenses incident to the
introduction of this new branch of business on his
fam; and still had left more than enough to sup
ply his family, white and black, the year round
His first trial Of the cane, therefore, was entirely
successful, and was so, doubtless, because he took
the necessary pains to ensure it. His syrup was
equal to the best New Orleans or sugar house mo-
lassess, and from recent trial of it, we find that
age has improved its quality. This fact may be
Of interest to those who have had reason to COM
plain OF theirs becoming soar. Mr. r. has had
cause to make such plant-qute the con-
trary He believes that if time would produce
any change, it would convert it into sugar, Of
which his ho@shead affords daily proof, in the
abundance Of crystals which are obtained at every
drawing. He has pitched crop of cane, this
year, which he thinks will yield from $3.50 to.
1900 gallons.
With so striking an example before the public,
we cannot but hope that this plant will yet become
tavorte with the people of North Carolina, and
that the day is not distant when she will. at the
least, put a stop to the importation of foreign
syrups and molasscs, by producing enough for our
own supply.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-07-06
ANOTHER FIGHT.

From the Dallas (Texas) Herald We learn the
following particulars Of Captain Fords fight with
the Indians, furnished by Il gentleman from Fort
Belknap:
1t is believed that there were one thousand war
riors engaged in the fight, instead of FIVE hundred
as heretofore stated. a large body Of Camanchcs
followed on Captain Ford's trail south of Red river.
Captain Ford reached the vicinity of Eelknap Oh
the 10th, bringing in twelve prisoners Gall women
and children) and three hundred and ten horses;
and, leaving his men in camp on the Clear Fork Of
Brazos started Immediately for Austin, as is sup
posed, to make his report to the governor.
On Iron Jackets death, his son took his place,
led the Indians, and was the next killed; the
fight then became general. The friendly Indians,
at the commencement of the fight had white
bands around their heads so as to be distinguished
from the hostile Indians, but, in the melee of the
charge, the bands came off, when Captain Ford
and Ross, fearing that they might kill their own
Indians, withdrew the rangers, and the battle con-
tnued between the friendly and hostile Indians
until the closc-thc Camanches retreatng. They
not pursued for fear of endangering the safe
ty of the property already taken, comprising three
hundred and fifteen horses, mostly Spanish
1t was stated By pris,n,r taken, that Buff
falo Hump, a noted Camanche chief, was encamp-
ed few miles from the scenes of the fight at the
time, with considerable force, we'll mounted and
armed The exhausted condition ef the horses of
the rangers and friendly Indians such that it
was not thought prudent to attack him in his
stronghold
But few if any of the Can.anches had firearms.
their weapons being bows and arrows and spears.
TaiS accounts for the small loss of Fords command
Indian Troubles IN tie Northeast.
WASHINGTON, June ga dispatch from
Chicago reports that the Yamcton Indians 1000 in
number, are committing deprcdations the white
settlers in Dacotah territory The village of
Medary has been destroyed, the town of Flanaree
burnt and an enligrant train plundered. The
cause stated is the non payment ofannuities. The
Indians say they will recover their lands.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-07-06

CHoLERA-The Louisiana Courier notices tbo
fact that the cholera prevails in many parts Of
Arkansas, and is making ravages over other
Western States
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-07-06

"BLAoK TONGUE" DISEASE IN CATTLE
correspondent who has had an opportunitv a
witnessing, states to us that the destruction
deer, &C., by disease called "black tongue SI,
been very great in the eastern portion of Flo,Ja'
Many persons owing to the fact Of the disease ba;
poisonous, and originating from the beasts eat;n
poisonous plants, have abandoned the use of moa.
and milk altogether, and the butchers at p,l.tIS
and Jacksonville have been forced to stop sauvS
terng.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-07-06

Gov. BRAGG.-His Excellency Governor n
passed a greater part of last week in our town
on Thursday last attended the meetino 81 aud a
Stockholders of the A. 4 N. c. r. Road = u ne
now, we believe, visit to Beaufort.-Nc,rTsS
Union 28h ut Oern
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-07-06

Coon SToRY-Wc heard good story the
other day. Not exactly local but cminently NO.
tonal, as it involves famous politician and an
Ex-Presldent, who hate each other tremendously
Two CT three years ago the Railroad route between
Albany and Buffalo were so consolidated YOU re-
member under the title of New Central. Ihurlow
Weed of the Albany Evening Journal engineering
the matter through the Legislature and for this
service was to receive the handsome sum of S., 900
of which Erastus Corning was to furnish $4,000
and Dean Richmond, $1,000.
The plan succeeded, and the money was raid
over. But Mr. Weed did not think it would
look we'll to have the stock stand in his own name
he had 1t made to an old and particular friend
of his, Mr. Mcintosh, who made money as a rail
road contractor 1t understood between the
parties that Mcintosh was to hold the stock and
then quietly make it over to Weed. But unluck-
lily, Mcintosh died suddenly one fine day, and for
got to leave will. So the administrators, in
making up the account of the assets, stumbled
upon the certificates for this S. 0G0 and put them
down to Mr. McIntoshs credit, supposing of course,
they were his.
The debts were paid and handsome balance
was left for the widow, the attractive Mrs McIn-
tosh, who married a few weeks ago to Mr.
Er-Fresiden ETNmoret Thurlow's eight thou
sand dollars went along with the widow, into the
arms of the man whom Thurow hates probably, as
badly as one man can hate another. For a politico
scandalous yarn it is not bad, and mikes fun
Cor. Of the Ph2d Nercury.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-07-06
OF Commons OF
May 1, 1888.

A(o We are requested to announce T. G.
s&kLaa GREER as candidate FOR reelection 10
the Office of Sheriff of Meckcnburg county.
April 20, 1858.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-07-06

SELLING SEATS IN CoNGREss.-The venerable
old Hall of Representatives was the theatre on
Monday last of public vendue. The old chairs
and desks Of the members were sold to the highest
bidder, singly or in lots to suit purchasers There
was some competition for the well known desk
and chair of John Quincy Adams, and they were
knocked down to member of the press at fifty
dollars and are to be sent by him Massachusetts,
as a present to a friend
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-07-06

WHEN Corn GROws.-Dr r. Harrison. of
Prince George county, Va, has taken pains to
make some careful examinations to ascertain whether
corn grows, is generally supposed, at night
than by day August 1, corn grew in twenty -four
hours five inches; at night and half inches
August 2, it grew four and seven eighth inches at
night one and seyen-eighths, and in the day three
inches
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-07-06
Valuable Merchant
STEAM MILL, az" ~, G ,on SAFE Hs' e
CHARLOTTE. N. C.,

a Trustee of Leroy Springs will expose to PuolS
Valuable Steam merchant MILL new and perfect, with
SIX par OF French Burr Runners, a large and per-
lGct Engine, together with all the machinery ana aP
PiiahceS necessary to carry large and cxiensI'
manufacturing business This Mill is situated i'll OhaI
iot'e n w. where there two Railroads. and tnlu
IN course OF construction, passing through hsn,
healthy, and exceedingly productive and inereshns
country. The attention of Produce Merchants OF ona
lesion and Wilmington are especially called to Inv
property. N5~ credit of One and Two Years VIII U'
gwen Ind Terms, -
AZ inc same time and place, will offer two inis
bhlCk STORES, two stories high, in tie DusinI
part OF the town. These Stores especially adSP
70 the prosecution of large and extensive Prou"'
business. Sale to take place without reserve.
W. r. MYERS Trustee
Charlotte, June IS, 1853. st of Leroy SPRING.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-07-06

"Well, Annie, how did you get along with that
stupid fool of lover OF yours? Did YOU succeed
in getting rid of him. "Oh, yes, got rid of
him very easily. married him, and have no
ioyer low"
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