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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-03-16
FATAL ARRAY IN DARLINGTON
DISTRICT
From the Camden Journal.

From the Camden Journal.
We have learned from private source
of a most unfortunate occurrence, which
.eok place at Gainesville, Darlington Dis
trict, on Tuesday last.
1t appears that on the Monday previous
man by the name of Wiudham, known
to be dealer in liquor and trafficker with
negroes, took from the Depot at Carriers
vile three barrels of whiskey. which he
carried to his shop. This fact being COM
municated to several members of the Nigi-
liant Committee of that place, twenty-seven
of them met at Windham's on Wednesday,
for the purpose of Selling and destroying
the liquor. They were met however, by
larger number of Windham's friends, who
bid them defiance and they concluded to
withdraw, notifying the other party that
they would return the next day with force
sufficient to accomplish their object. On
Thursday at ten o'clock, some seventy-tive
men of the VigiIant Committee we'll armed.
met near Windham's shop. They were
formed into three companies, with neces-
sary officers, and marched to the rear OF
the house and halted. One of their Oldest
and most respectable citizens, whose name
we heve not learned, went up and remon-
strated with the opposite party, assembled
in front of the shop armed with guns, pistols
sticks, knives, &C., but to no purpose.
He told them that it was not the desire or
oft ho iri1o 70 do ho
harm if it could be avoided, that they would
not shoot unless they were fired upon first
in which event they would be killed in their
tracks. The defenders of Windham and
last drop of blood. and if the Vigilant men
entered the shop it would be over their dead
bodies. The companies were ordered to
advance, one on the right, another on the
left. and the third in the centre. A halt
was made near the door, and the men stood
ready to fire if necessary. Another re-
monstrance was made by the Vigilant party
but to no effect. The door was ordered
the purpose. At this juncture one of
Windham's party singled cut an officer
among the Vigilants, saying you are my
man." and fired. the shot brushing him and
striking another man, but not killing him.
In an instant the man, Freeman, was shot
dead in his tracks. and general rush made
at his party, knocking them down with the
butt ends of their guns, breaking them in
some instances, and fracturing skulls, &c.
Our informant states that two or three of
the Windham's are dead. or will die soon.
In the affray Mr.. Nelson Stuckey was badly
if not fatally stabbed, with a Mr.. Robert
son, the man who was first shot. These
were the only two Of the Vigilant Commit
tee injured. The shop was entered, but
not finding the whiskey, the corn crib was
searched and it was found there and de-
stroyed.
These are the facts as we have them from
perfectly reliable source. We have given
them as they are furnished in a latter to a
friend by ono who was present and saw it
all. We have not the disposition mow to
comment on this most unfortunate and de-
plerable occurrence. 1t is shocking in its
character, and gives US paints abhorrent
to cur feelings, and must be deplored by
ALL
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-03-16

BELLADoNNA AND SCARLET FEVER
The use of belladonna as a preventative of
scarlet fever has been followed with great
success on the continent of Europe and
elsewhere. No coffee nor vinegar should
be taken while using it. Any physician or
Druggist will direct how to use it, If anv
one tells you It's no use-try lit can do
no hurt in small quantities any how. The
best physicians of Europe say it is OF use.
and anything is worth trying to avoid that
horrible scourge-scarlet fever, now once
more upon its rounds through the country.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-03-16
ANIMAL AND VEGETABLE n1p-


If there exists a considerable diversity Of
opinion on the subject of rice and potatoe,
so does there exist also consideral.
diversity as to butcher meat. Among ii.
middle classes ofsociety, among the traders
and lawyers and other professional men
there is too great An exertion of the brain
with too little exercise of the muscu.,
powers.-The result is generally a want Of
vigorous health. This is one cause of III.
success Of the various experiments on diet
by many men, who seek merely their own
case, and not reputation for invention. |
have had several friends who have tried
the effort Of aJstaining from meat; in only
one instance that ! remember, has fla
practice been continued, and in all the Others
| have been told that a want of viror and
Of power Of work was soon felt. 1t seems
to be acknowledged that vegetables furnish
the same elements of fuel and Of fJnne
that are obtained from flesh, but it is clear
that we obtain far larger quantity Of
nutriment by eating certain weight Of
meat than by eating the same weight #
vegetables. If man leads quiet life he
may find time to swallow sufficcn!
quantity of bread or even Of potatoes, to
supply the muscular waste that takes place
But If man has to task his bodily powep
to the utmost, he must take his food in the
concentrated form Of flesh, qualifying il Of
course, with mixture of vegetables. Lei
the vegetarians go among the navies, and
try if those brawny fellows can get through
their herculian tasks on diet without meat;
let them go to the trainers, and see if these
people can turn out a prize-fgh!er or
pedestrian on such a regimen. l have read
of man who was trained on gin as bis
drink, but never heard of one who wa,
brought up to his task on vegetables
81 The following is a specimen of sharp
shooting between Il coquette and her lover
You men are angels when you WOO the
maid,
But devils when the marriage vow is paid"
The lover was not to be outdsne, replied
as follows:
The change. dear girl, is easily forgiven,
We find we are in hell instead Of heaven"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-03-16
VALUABLE PROPERTY For Sale.

me directed from the Superior Court of Law toi
Ceswell county, l will Sell for cash to the higs%
bidder, on Monday the 18th day of April nrIh
! at the Court House in Lincolnton, the following
very desirable properly: THE LOTS whereof
the Dwelling and Out-houses Of E. S. BarrH
are situated, on the Southeast square OF !~
town OF Lincolnton. Also, the Lot on whIeiS
the stables OF the said Z. s. Barr 81 ua't y
on the Southwest square of the said town"
LincOlntOn.
Also, 10 ACRES OF LAND, i'd
joining the lands of Daniel Shrum and Others
The above property was levied on to saiis'
an execution i'll favor of G. ii. Richmond apO
others. c. MILLER, Sh'rif
of Lincoln county
March 9, 1853 99-6t
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-03-16
FEMALE SUFFRAGE

The Massachusetts Legislature has ap-
pointed hearing to some female petitions
''Woman's Rights" The rights claimed
are, that women should be allowed, LIST, to
choose their own ayocation; I'd, not to be
taxed without repre- sent alton Sd, to sit on
juries, and 4th, to hold office. There can
be no good political reason why women
should not have these rights. The only
obstacle to their enjoyment is the domestic
Inconvenience which might arise from the
possession of them. 1t might bother a
doating husband to nurse sucking baby
while its public-s spirited mother was out
with a stubborn jury, and his patience
might be tried to find that his dinner had
been neglected while his wife was discus
sing politics and distributing tickets. at the
election polls. But these are trihes that he
would soon get used to, and are no good
reason why woman who desires it should
not have equal privileges, political and So
cial, with man. But then she should claim
no privilege on account of her sex which
the gallantry OF man usually accords to
her. If there is to be equality, it must be
perfect in respect to both. Instead of be-
ing an idol to be worshipped, she must
come down to mans level and share in all
his every day drudgery. The legislature
OF Massachusetts, should grant the privi-
leges asked for; it might save the State the
necessity of enlarging the lunatc asy lums.
When common sense fails to make any i'm
preston, a little experience sometimes
cures the crookedest erochets of the brain.
and dispels great deal of nonsense.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-03-16
TRUSTEE SALE,
3S Valuable Negroes for
Sale.

On TUESDAY, the Goth day of APRIL
next, we, as Trustees of George Mosteller, Z.
Barrett and Jacob A. Ramsour, will offer 3!
public sale at the Court House in LincolDtOn
N. c., 3s VALUABLE NEGROES, one
an excellent Tip-Smith.
The said lot of Negroes is composed of young
and likely men and women, boys and girls
The boys and girls are very likely.
One-halt or more of said Negroes will be sold
tor CASH the others on a credit of two mouths
the purchaser giving good bond and security
G. G. HENDERSON,
Trustee of f. S. Barrett and G. Mosteler
l.. E. THOMPSON,
Trustee OF j. A. Ramsour.
At the SAME TIME and place, I will Ofot
for sale valuable HOUSE and LOT in Liz
cointon. The same is a corner lot and an e.
cellent stand for business; is but few yards
from the Court House, and IS occupied by J. A.
RamSour.
L. E. THOMPSON, Trustee.
- The creditors of George MostelIer, E. S.
Barrett. OF the firms of Barrett, Ransour & Co"
Barrett q Ramsour, and of Jacob A. RamsOui
are hereby notified to present their claims to Us
The creditors of MosteIler and Barrett to
G. G. Henderson-the others to L. E. ThonF
son.
C.. G. HENDERSON, Trustee.
L. Z. THOMPSON, Trustee.
March 1858. 99-7t
Salisbury Waterman and Yorkville Chrc1f
Gle copy times and forward bill to c. C.
Henderson, Lircolnton.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-03-16

BUSINESS IAPRovIEG.-Wehave accounts
from almost every section of the country of
the gradual revival of business. The cotton
factories at Lancaster, it is stated, are about
TO resume operations. At Lewiston. Me-,
all the mills will soon be at work, with
10000 additional spindles in one of them.
The Woodsocket (R. u cotton mills, which
have been running only five days in the
week, are about to be put upon full time
In Massachusetts, the Bay State Mills, at
Lawrence, now employs 600 hands, and
will, it is believed, ere long be in full opera
ton.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-03-16
THE METHODIST CHURCH.

The returns of a + 9 conferences and
missions ofthe Methodist Episcopal Church
in the United States, forty seven in num-
Der, have been officially received by the
authorities of that denomination, and the
result furnishes the following statistics:
Number of travelling or itinerating
preachers, 1866; in 1855 there were 4. sos:
III 1881. 1881; increase over the previous
year, 467.
Number of supernumerary or retired
preachers. I'll; in 1855, 600; in 1854. COG;
increase over the previous year, 81. Total
number of preachers, Glib.
Number of local preachers, 6,7Is; in
1855 there were 6,590; in 1854. GIG; in
crease over the previous year, 126.
Number of members, 7OO96S; number in
1855, Coz, 265; number in 1854. 679, 2s2; in
crease over the previous year, 6,O62
Number of probationers, ITO. I55; in 1855
l07,76; in 1854. 1914, O74; decrease within
the past year 5,l66.
Total member ship, s00,327; in 1855,
799,43l; in 1854, 767, 1858; increase over the
previous year, 2O,i92, Including benevo-
lent contributions. amount contributed for
general missionary purposes, 1926, 597;
for the Sunday School Union, $l4,s52; for
the Tract Society S27,349.
The numbers given above are these only
Of the one branch of that Church. To
make the record complete, and as matter
ofhistorical accuracy, there must be added
2'l'l travelling preachers, l63 supernume-
rary, 4,6OO local preachers, and 648,7Os
members of the Methodist Episcopal
Church South-which will give the total
number of Episcopal Methodists in the
United States as follows: Travelling
preachers 1882, supernumerary S74, local
preachers ibis and members l,444.O OBS,
Total, preachers and members, ], 46S, $50
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-03-16

MEDICAL STUDENTS ExAMrxAr1oS-
"Do wounds often heal by the first intentiopp'
Not when the patient is rich and the
doctor poor" "When does modification
ensues" when you pop the question and
are answered-no,"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-03-16
SINGULAR INFATUATION.

A singular case of infatuation, says the
New York News, was brought to light on
Saturday, the victim being Mr. j. Franklin
Langly, of Norfolk, Va, who has been
swindled out Of about SEQ. 1t appears
that Mr. L. had recently arrived in the city,
and put at the Astor House. On Friday
last he was met by two girls named Emma
Howard and Mary Russell, who inveigled
him into thieving den. kept in the rear of
No. 81 Elm street, by one VIM. Howard.
where he was kept in a semi-stupor state,
and heeced out of nearly all his money.
He finally became desperately in love with
Mary Russell, and offered to marry her.
She consented and he bought her several
silk dresses and handsome wardrobe, be-
sides several articles of iewelry.
He afterwards took her to Jersey city,
to get married, but the girl backed out and
said all she wanted of him was his presents,
and that when she did get married she
wanted somebody besides an old fool This
brought Mr. Langly to his senses, and he
found that the girl and her aooomplices
had duped him out of about $500, all he
had with him but SO. He then went to the
Deputy Superintendent of Police, and told
his tale, and the result was that Howard
and one Jack Russell, and the two girls
were arrested and locked up tosanswer a
charge of conspiracy. Most of the ward
robe and jewelry which Mr. L. purchased
for the girl was recovered and given in
charge of the Property Clerk, but several
hundred dollars which the gang got from
him Is still missing. Mr. Langfy is a resi-
dent of Norfolk, and is about forty years of
age. He recently returned from Califor-
MIA.
The WAY NEGROES DIE IN New York
The body Of an old negro named John
Redman was found in cellar in New York.
last Thursday afternoon. The Herald says:
tpresented dreadful spectacle, the lead
and face having been nearly devoured by
rats. The unfortunate being actually died
of starvation. He lived quite alone in the
cellar since the death of his wife, few weeks
back His neighbors. (who are mostly poor
negroes knew that he was in state of
restitution, in consequence of his inability
to find employment of any kind, aud were
unable to help him. They saw him alive
for the last time on Sunday, as he was
descending into his wretched abode Thurs
day afternoon attention was attracted by
shocking stencil proceeding from the cellar.
Some of the neishbors entered and were
Mortified at the spectacle which presented
itself. On miserable pallet lay the emacia-
ted corpse, surrounded by hundreds of rats,
who were with difficulty driven away from
their horrid feast,
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-03-16

Health is the greatest of all bodily pleas
prss. but the least thought of.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-03-16

fS The following is specimen of sharp
shooting between coquette and her lover
You men are angels when you WOO the
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-03-16

'Canton is at the mercy of the allied
forces. The north forts seem to have been
abandoned. The flags of France and Eng
land are hoisted on the five story pagoda.
Our loss is small for an attacking orce. l
am acting in concert with Admiral Sey-
mOur and General STrauhpnzee, to make
sure the results of the victory obtained by
the arms of England and of France. The
fire from the allied feet was excellent, and
contributed in ne small degree to the sue
cess"
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1858-11-18

Ships Phautone anl Queen were ADVERTISED to leave London
in all Sept for Fraser River, touching at Honolulu.
Ship Pizarro would probably leave Liverpool, Oct ], for Homo
lulu, to r. c. Janiol. ~
From Bremen, in all January, clipper brig Kohaia, Corsen. to
at for whaling. by Hofschlaeger 4 Stapenhnrst
Prom Bremen, early in March, clipper brig Aloha, to q. for
whaling, by Honschlaeger & Scspenhorst
i Am slnopo OF war vaniaia. Sinclair, Is due from Tahiti.
Brig 6,lus. with lumber, and iron schooner Alice are looked
for from San francisco (uncertainl 49,
Am ship Pnlynesiz, Morse, sailed from Boston for San Fran
cisco Sept 10-due here in March.
Am schooner Z. J.. Frost 10 due from the Ochotsk.
Hamburg brig Hero il now due from Hongkong, with a cargo
Of China goods
Puget Sound, with lumber. H H
Am. brig Aneenett, 223 tons, studiey, sailed from New Bed
ford August 8. for this port. p
Am. schooner Martha, Penhallow, sailed from New London
for Honolulu July -
Am. ship Modern Times, Of II. A. Pierce's Line Of Packets.
left Boston for Honolulu. via Tahiti, August 5.
The clipper ship Syren, Green, loss tons, sailed from Boston
direet May q, c0nsssed TO G. Brewer ii, due Sept ec-l3o
days.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1858-11-18

Fnox AusrRALA.-By the arrival OF the Os'ss'
bark Osestes, Capt. Hayes. IS days from Me'o0u'n :
we have received Australian papers TO August 90
which is only 6se days later than previous dates =
ce;ved per Glimpse. The, market report VIII NC
found in the commercial column. From h"uus
Melbourne Gold Circular, under date OF August ? :.
ve coudense the following exhibit of the prstpctlSs-
ness Of the mines:
Amount received during the -S-
The amount Of gold dust sent out Of the oeunuy
during the year foots up 90 tons. 6cwt.' ioa' ! o.'
which at go shillings or $40 per ounce, gives a crea''
in favor Of Australia OF Sc, 648 $40. The diggers re-
mort an average amount of success AS the gene'A'
rule. varied by a few individual cases of good luck.
Associations for mining and quartz crushing on :
LARGE scale were forming in various localities Inc
papers contain very little of interest to any ne unac-
quainted with the party politics of the country.
CoxcrRr.-A vocal concert will be given this even
ing, by the Members of the Honolulu Amateur MUSE
cal Society at the Fort Street Church, in AID OF 'ne
Sailors Home. The occasion will doubtless bring out
some of the best talent of Honolulu, and the h'gn sat
i~sfaction given on former musical festivals, Warrants
the belief that all who attend will be richly repaid.
We anticipate q full house on the occasion Anotice
of the concert will be found in another column.
Tickets are one dollar each.
A PLEASANT PARTY.-The ladies who some time
since came passengers in the Eurydiee from Tahiti
gave a soirse dansante to Capt Pichon and ofncers
on Friday evening last. Among the invited guests
were H. R. H. Prince Kamehameha, the Minister OF
Finance, and others. Dancing was kept up till n late
hour. interrupted only to sit down to = sumptuous
supper. Some forty couples were present. and the
enjoyment of all appeared to be complete.
OAHU CoLLEGE.-A vacation of three weeks takes
place at this institution. commencing on Wednesday
the 18th inst. There are now about 20 scholars in
the all Departments of the College.
New Crop SUGAR.-The Lihue mills commenced
grinding on the 9th, and new sugar will probably
soon be in market from this as well as the Koloa
plantation. The cane is said to equal any heretofore
cut. =
Rev. W. S. TURNER.-This gentleman, lately pas
tor of the Methodist Church in this place. has been
located by the California Methodist Conference, at
Downieville, Sierra County, about 125 miles above
Marysville. -
Salons HoME.-We would call attention to a
notice in another column from the Trustees of the
Home. -
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1858-11-18
PLACES OF WORSHIP.

SEAMEN'S BETHEL-Rev. 8. c. Damon Chapiain-King
street, near the sanors' Home. Preaching on Sundays at
IL 4 y. and ~ p. u. Seats free. Sabbath School alter
the morning services 8
FORT STREET Of Fort and Beretania SITS,
Rev. Il Corwin, Pastor. Preaching on Sundays at Il A. N.
and "a p. n. Sabbath School meets at 10 A. n.
METHODIST CHURCH-Nuuanu avenue, corner Of Tutui
street-Rev. John M'Clay, Pastor. Preaching on Sundays at
at IL An, and "a Pm.
KINGS CHAPEL-King street, above the Pnlace-Rev. L. W.
Clark Pastor. Services, in Hawaiian every Sunday at
81 A. u. and 3 r. n.
SMITHS C~HURCH-Beretania street, near Nuuanu street
Rev. Lowell Smith Pastor. Services, In Hawaiian, every
sunday at 10 A. u. and q Pm
CATH0LIC CHURCH-Fort street. near Beretania- under the
charge Of Rt. Rev. Bishop Maigret, assisted by Abhe
Modesto Services every Sunday at 10 4. y. and 2rh.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1858-11-18

attempt to aaalyse. but II sailors. d.
wssl educated A. are people Of mos u.
|occspadons on band, ghosts and appa,;;
LEES frequently seen on shipboard.
A RAIL0R's YARs.-In the year lss,
ssamen Of the ship. then ON
from home to the North Pacific via !.
Hope and Indian Ocean, had one Of n.
crushed by the fall of . heavy cask. rs
attention was bestowed upon him bv ~
even to giving him a berth in the cab,
would be much more quiet and comior,n.
the forecastle, and lie soon seemed to b.
fast ~ the nature Of the injury would -"
week passed away without any unfarcnb.~
appearing. but it happened that poor Tom,
ton was enfeebled and his blood disease
denly inflammation set in, which in a sbors
fatal. But. as the cause Of his death in !,
lates to. my subject, will proceed by ssvio,s
Of us supposed that Toms illness was dsuss
til . very short time before his death. M
noon I was ct the msst-head keeping III. A..
lookout. and, as it happened. had = conus.,'
were passing away the time in spinning van
other. when AL at once he screamed out .
poor Tom going to die" l was, OF counx
ct the sudden exclamation. and looking d.
he pointed saw an enormous shark close B, |
ter. It was swimming in the anne dirstia
ship, but . little faster, and when it had rs
half her length ahead turned, swan around !
several times and then disappeared. ThaA]
argument between rs, he believing that i, n
tain sign Of death, and I insisting that Il, w
thing. The finale Of the story is that we "a
to mention to any one our having seen the 1
when We came down from aloft that ah.nI
heard it whispered that Tom wa worse. ,i
hours from that time his soul was in eteas
ignorant sailor who. with me. saw that shsht,
ieve to his dying day that it was aware 1
sickness. and was waiting to crafty its inxa
petite upon the corpse when it should BE
into its watery grave.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1858-11-18

wHALEHs-The number Of whaling vessels lying
at the New Bedford wharyes Sept. 1. was fifty,
comprising thirty-six ships, thirteen barEs and one
brig. At Fsirhaven. seven ships and six banks.
The number Of whale1 that have arrived at New
Bedford this year is ~sixty-one. Eight or ten more
Are expected. which win compIsts The list for ths ~
sun.