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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-01-26
noI,D SURGICAL OPERATION.

On tbe 9Th inst, at noon, there was no
small amount of excitement exnloteo III
the surgical ward and operating theatre OF
the Royal Infrmary, Edinburgh: resullng
from the expectation of very iormidaole
SURGICAL operation taking place that morn,
mo. At IL o'clock, the room was crowded
70 excess. and numbers of medical men
from all parts were assembled to witness 1t:
The patient had for long period suffered
from cancer of the tongue, and Prof. syme
had determined upon removing the organ
bodily. Shortly after IL o'clock, the man
was led into the theatre, placed upon the
table, and quickly rendered pow,eriess
throu oh the patent influence OF the ch1oro-
form which was administered to him.
Professor syme commenced by making a
vertical incision through the integument
covering the chin, and then sawed through
the lower jaw at the symphysis. The
division being made, he next proceeded to
cut awav the tongue at the very root, close
to the hyoid bone. The arteries were
quickly tied, the hemorrhage was COM
paratiyely little, the man having only lost
a few ounces of blood. The jaw was again
placed together and the integument sewed
up. The man was actually able to walk
out of the room. At the close of the
operation, Professor Syme remarked that
the removal of the tongue, bodily, had been
successfully performed in Italy, but the
modus operandi was of different nature,
the missions having been made entirely In
the throat, but he professor Syme) con-
sidered that that mode was attended with
more danger than the one he had chosen
to adopt. This operation has never yet
been performed in Great Britain, and,
should the patient recover, whichis earnestly
hoped and believed, the highest praise will
be due to Professor Syme for having so
skillfully undertaken that which no surgeon
of the country had formerly ventured
overwhelmingly advertiser.
The Scotsman adds: The patient walked
out of the theatre speechless, but grateful
and happy, and has continued we'll ever
since, being fed with tube, can now,
however, swallow, and yesterday he spoke,
or, rather, breathed out the word ''milk. p
He is cheerful, and gives- every hope Of
thorough recovery.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-01-26
UTAH DECLARED IN A STATE OF
REBELLION

The st. Louis Republican brings rs news
from the Utah expedition to the LIST of
December, at which time the troops were
all safe in comfortable winter quarters on
Blacks Fork, a mile and quarter above
Fort Bridger. as heretofore stated. The
only additional matters of interest are the
suhinined letter of Gov. Cumming to Ex-
GOV. Young. and also his proclamation on
entering the Territory, and declaring Utah
in state of rebellion:
Green River County, near Fort Bridger, J
Utah Territory, Nov. 2lst, 1857.
To the people Of Utah Territory
On tho Ilth of June, 1857, the President
appointed me to preside over the Executive
Department of this Territory. I arrived
at this point on the 18th Of this month, and
shall probably be detained sonei time in
consequence of the loss of animals during
the recent snow storm. 1 will proceed at
this point to make the preliminary arrange
ments for the temporary organization of the
Territorial government.
Many reasonable acts of violence hav-
ing recently been committed by the lawless
individuals, supposed to have been counte
nanced by the late executive, such persons
are in a state of rebellion; proceedings will
| be instituted against them in a court or
ganizcd by Chief Justice Eckles, held in this
county, which will supersede the necessity
of appointing a military commission for the
trial of all such offenders. 1t is my duty to
enforce unconditional obedience to the
constitution, to the organic laws of this
Territory, and to all other laws of Con-
gress applicable to you. To enable me to
effect this object, will, in the event of re-
sistancc rely first upon a posse comitatus of
the we'll disposed inhabitants of this Terri
tory, and will only resort to military posse
in case of necessity. / trust that the ne
cessity will not occur.
leone among you with no prcjudices or
enmities, and by the exercise Of just and
firm administration l hope to command
your confidence. Freedom of conscience
and the use Of your own peculiar mode of
serving G cd, and sacred rights guaranteed
by the Constitution with which it is not the
p. oyince of the Government or the DISPOSE
ton Gifts rel resentatives in this Territory
tn Interfere.
In virtue of my authority as commander
in chief of the militia Of this Territory,
hereby command all armed parties of indi-
viduals, by whomsoever organized, to dis
band and return to their respective homes.
The penalty of disobedicnce to this COM
mand will subject the offenders to the pun
i>hmcnt due to traitors.
A. CUNNING.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-01-26
800 Reward.

Left the subscriber in October last, negro
Man named
= TIT.
He is about go years old and is quite bald. ne
has wife in the neighborhood Off. McDonalds'
where he is believed now to be lurking. nc
was raised by G. NJ. r. Burton, and sold to CO..
J. Wheeler, and is well acquainted in the nelgh.
borhood of Beattie's Ford. / will pay $lO ioi
his apprehension and delivery to me in Char
lotte, and 800 for sufficient evidenceto con
vict responsible white person ofharboring hini'
r. p. WARING.
Charlotte, Jan. 10, 1858.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-01-26
A CHANGE IN BUSINESS

have sold all my interest i'll the Stock and
leased my lanyard to Mr.. j. Fl. Meore for
term Of years, and would recommend him to the
public as finished workman, and hope he
may get liberal share of the patronage / have
heretofore received. He will give the highest
prices for Hides and Bark and sell his Leather as
low as can be bought anywhere in western
North Carolina. He will keep a good stock
OF Leather OF all kinds on hand, together with
Shoes and all kind of wagon Harness, W hich
will be sold cheap.
AL indebted to me must call and make pay
ment by the first Of March as l am determined
to settle up my business forthwith. Call soon
and save cost. p. M. BROWN.
Jan. 10, 1858. st
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-01-26
Now is the time to Subscrih.

We want the circulation of this MAJ
increased, and therefore appeal to eu
friends to aid us in extending it. In Oh
to encourage subscriptions and enlarpe ~.
circulation Of the Democrat, we Offer ~
paper at the following low
TERMS FOR CLUBS:
For club of FIVE subscribers, ss c,.,
For a club of ten - *
For single subscriber, So in advance
Any one sending CLUB of ten u.mo.
with the cash, will be entitled to one co..
of the paper gratis.
Any efforts that may be made to incra,,
our circulation will be duly appreciates
and acknowledged.
e Postmasters are requesteaAO act a..
agents for US.
THE PosTA
On this paper to any pastof the State :,
&c cents per year if paid in advance to ,bs
Postmaster where the paper is taken on,
or if paid to the Postmaster in Charlo,,o
If not paid in advance, 50 cents ia IL.
postage. To any part of this county il
goes free of postage.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-01-26

WHAT IT'S MADE UP oF.-The census of
the United States shows that we have two
millions and half farmers, one hundred
thousand merchants, sixty-four thousand
masons, and neary two hundred thousand
carpenters. We have fourteen thousand
bakers to make our bread; twenty-four
thousand lawyers to set us by the ears;
forty thousand doctors to skill or cure" and
fifteen hundred editors to keep this motley
mass in order, by the power of public opinion
controlled and manufactured through the
press.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-01-26
IHc Mormon Wdr.

ST. LOUIS, Jan. lS.-Later information
from Utah discredits the report that the
Mormons are emigrating, and says that the
In lians, under Mormon leaders, are pre-
pairing to cut off the trains bringing the
spring supplies.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-01-26
Correspondence of the Petersburg Express. ]

Correspondence of the Petersburg Express.
Bloody Tragedy IN Gates county, ~ C..
WELDON, Jan. 10th, 1858.
write in great haste to communicate
some intelligence which has this moment
reached me.
A gentleman from Suffolk informs me
that negro killed three white persons in
Gates county, North Carolina, day or two
since, and was himselfpursued afterwards
and found and killed. There was con-
siderable excitement in Suffolk, owing to
the prevalence of an opinion that the
negroes had risen in Gates. The women
and childcen as my informant says were
very much frightened.
have time to write no more.
In haste, EsTRANGERo.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-01-26
Limestone Springs
FEMALE HIGH SCHOOL,
SPARTANBURG DISTRICT,

Faculty Of Instruction.
REV. T. CURTIS, DID,
Principal, and Instructor in Mental and Moral
Science, History, and English Literature.
REV. w. CURTIS, L. L.. D.,
Principal, and Instructor in Natural Science
MRS E. A. CURTIS,
Superintendent Of Domestic and Social Duties
PROFESSOR J. B. ERFURTH,
Instructor in Music, Vocal and Instrumental
PROFESSOR w. LUDDEN,
Instructor in Music, Vocal and instrumental
MISS NJ. A. FOSTER,
1nstrucress in English Branches.
MISS C. r. TAICOTT,
Instructress in Mathematics
MISS CATHARINE CRITTENDEN AND
MISS A. C. CRAIG,
1nstructresses in Geography and History.
- Nm. NJ. A. SCIIONENBERG,
Instructress in Vocal and Instrumental Music
and French
MRS. M. LUDDEN,
lnstrcctTess in Vocal and instrumental Music.
MRS. M. r. CASSELS.
(Rellct OF Rev. S. ]. Cassels, ID. d.
NATION
ny ESSRS CURTIS would renew their
port of the public during the last twelve years:
Inc location and climate of the School are well
known, its unequalled retirement and accom-
modatlons, and its remarkable healthfulncss.
They have purchased and added to their pro-
perty, chiefly with view to its retirement,
congenial alike, they find it, to the best habits
OF attention to scholastic duties, and to the
modesty of the female character.
In every department the best assistants arc
sought tor The principals have suffered no in
convenience, of occasional changes or increased
expenditure to obstruct them in the pursuit of
this obJect-aspiIing as they can repeat they do,
to leaving the School rich in influence, literary
and moral, rather than to enrich themselves, or
to accomplish any personal sectarian object.
DIR. VIM. Curtis will be found at the Mills
House, Charleston, on Saturday 18th February,
leaving on Monday 18th for McMahons Boald-
ing House, Columbia, and for Yorkville ON
Tuesday 10th.
TERMS,
PER TERM OF HALF YEAR, PAYABLE IN ADVANCE.
INsTRUCTIoN-English Departments, $25 90
BOARD, including washing, fuel, & lights, so 90
- The above include a complete course of
English Education (for $75 the Term) which
all the pupils are expected to take. The follow
ing are optional and may be taken or not Gin
whole or in part), as may seem desirable.
MUsIC-Piano or Harp, including Vocal
Guitar, 20 90
Vocal, Special Lessons, 90 90
use OF Plano,- ------. ~
harp,----- w
TRENCH 1880 -----.---- ~ w
DRAWING AND PAINTING. ~ w
No charges besides the above will be made IN
connection with the School, except for Books
and Stationery actually used
January 10, 1858. 92-5t
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-01-26
ANOTHER DEAN AND BOXER CASE

There is another curious case of habeas
corpus pending before the New York Su-
preme Court. in which young lady is 1.-the
bone of contention..' 1t appears that q
Miss Emma Wright accompanied her moth
er and some young friends to one of the
theatres but on stepping out of the omni-
bus, slipped off with gallant, gay Lotha-
rie named Taylor, and got married to him.
She returned to the theatre, and subse-
quently went homo with her mother. Her
husband claims her; but she is non est
The case came up Friday afternoon at 3
o'clock. The return writ was made, and
the matter adjourned over to Tuesday
morning. The young husband is mer-
chants clerk. The young lady is said to
have pecuniary expectations.
Another account says the young darling
is but IA years of age. very handsome, of
course, and will soon come into possession
of the snug little sum of $4,000. The
merchants clerk was a decided favorite
with oil the family until recently, when an
older and more wealthy sutton proffered his
heart, hand and pocket book, which caused
the old lady TO discover sundry little pee
cadilloss in the young galent that had been
hitherto past finding out. The mama now
declares that her daughter has voluntarily
absented herself.
The old ladies are "some' when the AL
mighty dollar glitters before them, which
somehow or other, they always perceive
without the aid of spectacles.
Courts OF INoUIRY.--The Washington
correspondent ofthe Philadelphia Ameri-
can says:
AFTER all the lahors of the Naval Courts
of Inquiry, it appears the troubles are not
yet ended. The nominations made by the
President upon their recommendation have
been subjected, as was announced in this
correspondence would be the case, to the
severe scrutiny of the Senate Committee,
and the result there has been to advise that
a considerable minority be net confirmed
Whether the Senate will adopt these re-
ports remains TO be determined. 1t is GER
tain, however, that their Committee have,
by this proceeding, virtually ratified the
action of the original Board, against which
SO much clamor was raised in that BODY, BY
declaring the action of the recent Courts
too lenient, and rejecting their promotions
and ARRANGEMENTS because the evidence on
the records failed to justify such favorable
consideration"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-01-26

A question has been raised in one of our
Courts whether blind man can be made
liable for bill payable at sight. The law
vers are puzzled.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-01-26

SINGULAR PHENoMENoN-This morn
ing, few minutes after 6 o'clock, curious
phenomenon was observed by some of our
citizens. At the time of the occurrence the
moon was enveloped with thin haze, and
a ray Of light about one degree in breadth
and eight Or ten in length, running parallel
with the horizon to the northeast, was
observed to be connected with the moon at
one end, and at the other was quite
brilliant duplicate moon, not SO bright in
appearance, but considerably larger than
the genuine queen of night" At the
beginning and close of this remarkable
occurrence the object appeared like a sun
dog, which is often seen near sunset. only it
was much larger.-Boston transcript.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-01-26

GFWe have accounts from all quarters
of the remarkably mild winter In the
West they have had no snow, no railroad
blockade, no terrible tales of travellers frozen
or starved to death, but weather warm as
October and nothing to complain of but
more grain than they know what to do with.
MONTGOMERY, Jan. lion Thursday
last, both branches of the Legislature of
Alabama, unanimously passed resolutions
authorizing the Governor to call State
Convention if Congress refuses admission
to Kansas with the Lecompton Constitution.
WESTERN Hoe TRADE.-The Cincinnati
Gazette of the 14th, says:
The number of hogs packed at Vincennes
is estimated at 10000, being an increase, as
compared with last year, of 1000. The
indianapolis Journal ofthis morning. reports
the number packed at that place larger
than the whole number cut last season.
From Terre Haute we learn that hogs
are arriving quite freely, and that the number
in the Wabash Valley, which a short time
ago it was supposed to be short will be in
excess oflast year. The packing at ST. Louis,
up to yesterday was $4,000 head.
PoRK-Pork is bringing here $3.50 to
50, so per hundred, and scarce at that. The
supply is by no means equal to the demand.
Some of our citizens have made arrange
ments to purchase in Baltimore, and it is
believed it can be delivered here at about
$3.50 per hundred.-Raleigh Standard.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-01-26

An aristocratic Irishman, speaking of
his native country, said it was an execrable
place; in fact, the only thing worth owning
in it was the whiskey. "You mean to say,
then," said waggish friend, chat with
all her faults you love her STILL"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-01-26

In some sections of Maryland, Virginia
and Pennsylvania. farmers are engaged in
blowing for their spring crops.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-01-26

~ Two young men from N. Carolina
were robbed of $4,000, at Fernandina
Florida, on Saturday night last. Of this
amount, $4,000 was in Wilmington money,
and the balance in bills of banks of South
Carolina, whose names have not been
ascertained. A reward of So, 900 has been
offered for the recovery of the money.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1858-09-23
Gen. Burns and Lecompton.

The Holmes 20. Republican quotes
paragraph in our paper of July 2s, in which
we are made TO say that seen. Burns voted
for the admission of Kansas under the Le-
conpton Constitution and by it attempts
to prove that Gen. B. did actually so vote.
An article appeared in our paper of that
date which reads as quoted, but the COM
positor made mistake i1 setting ii up
and made us say he roted instead of ia
vored." When the proof was read we
were absent at the State Convention, hence
the mistake. The correction was made
afterwards, and could not well have esca-
ped the notice of the Republican editor
1t is not likely we meant to say he voted
for Lecompton when no such vote was
taken in the House.
We have heretofore regarded Mr.. Cas-
key of the Republican, as a fair man, and
hope We may not be disappointed. We
look for fair treatment at his hands and no
misrepresentation or falsifcation.- Wayae
Co. Democrat.
To deal .fairly with the Editor of the
Democrat we should not publish the above
at all, for tits the lamest attempt at get
ting out a scrape which he got into while
the Anti-Lecopton fever was on, him we
ever knew him to make. But to take him
Mt his word, BURNS 'tavored' Lecompton.
Well that is more than his friends down
here, noV acknowledge, for they all say
that he was opposed to it from first to
last. So that the Editor of the Demo
crat will have to Try again. The leap he
made was only half far enough. Honest
men hereabouts cannot see any difference
in the degree of sin between favoring a
thing and voting for it, if either be sinful,
and that be did so vote we refer the Edi-
tor of the Democrat to the files of the
Holmes County Farmer. If that paper
has lied on BURNS lis no fault of ours.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1858-09-23
Is il Denied.

That Gen. Burns while in Congress wrote to
JAMES GAMBLE of Coshocton county, stating
that he wond vote for the admission of Kansas un-
der the Lecompton Constitution, whenever that
Bill came up in the House.
Is it denied that Gen. Burns told CHARLES
Hoy, Esq, the Democratic Prosecuting Atior-
hey for Coshoc:"n County, that he didn't care
ID whether he was elected or not, that he was
PROVIDED FOR in case of deteat2 We heard
the same remark made by democrat of Holmes
county before the Primary Elections. .
Is it denied that Gen. BURNS has pledged
himself TO aid by his vote to keep Kansas out
OF the Union until she has $4,000 souls2
Remember that he voted once to admit her
under n Slave Constitution with but $4,000
rouls. Can freemen tell why this distinction
should he madc7
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1858-09-23
Cox i'm the Southern Traces.

If Kansas was not TO come IN under the
Lecompton constitution as q Slave State,
the South was to be compensated by keep
ing her out as Free State, for an indeti-
mite number Of years.
From the Charleston Mercury,
The postponment of the admission of
Kansas in:o the Union, until she obtains
the population which member of Con-
gress represents, Wds to 0llow the South
another chance to pin the Ierritory.-
Whether this result shall very properly be
realized or not, this aUas the consideration
offered to the South an the conference act.
From speech of Eli Shorter, of Alabama.
By the bill the North has been compell-
ed to consent that hirty-three thousand
people in Kansas may be admitted into
the Union as a State with pro Slavery
constitution, while they can not be admit
ted As an anti Slavery State until they
number ninety three Thousand souls.
From speech of Mr. Boyce, of South Carolina.
Kansas has voted upon this land propn-
sition. and refuses 10 accept the terms offer
ed, and therefore relnains out of The Union.
This conclusively establishes the fact that
Kansas is ultra anti i-slavery. This being
the case, the best thing for Us is for her to
stay out of The Union. Her coming in
would only give an accession of strength to
our enemies. If she should stay out forever
all the better.
From speech of S. S. Cox, at Newark. Aug 2s.
Icannot vote for Kansas to be admitted
as a State till SHE presents herself nth a
census, showing that she has a population
of SO, ,420 souls.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1858-09-23
Burns and Slavery VS. Helmick
and Freedom.

We have from time 10 time shown how
fatty o member of Congress-and that
man is Gen. JOSEPH BuBss-enn contra
dict himself by talking one wsy and voting
another. If reelected the professions he
is now making will again be violated and
those voting for him will again have the
opportunity of denouncing him as an "old
traitcr." Is not one betrayal of your con-
fidenee sufficient? Were not the pledges
he made two years ago, as likely to be
kept invio,atc as those be is making now !
Has not the past taught you that be is not
reliable, that he cares nothing for Free
dom, that he cares nothing for the wishes of
his constituents, and that he knows but
one source ofpower, but one person whose
will is law with him, and that person is the
President Fellow citizens, by voting for
BURNS you vote for one who will aid the
South in the extension of Slavery as surely
as the noon-day sun shineth. His protes-
tations to the contrary are worth nothing,
for he violates them whenever the Slave
interest demands their violation; but by
voting for WILLIAM HELMIcK, You vote
for one who has stood up manfully for
Freedom. He has given up lucrative
positions-the promise of honorable and
profitable offices, rather than bow the
knee to Slavery. Which will you trust !
you that are sincerely and earnestly op-
posed TO the extension of Slavery, say
which do you prefer-"Burns and Slavery
or HELMIcK and Freedom?"
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1858-09-23
What think you of Itf

Not only are some of BURNS friends irving
to injure HELMoK by representing him as a
Methodist, but BURNS himself goes in person 10
Catholic Priest in Canal Dover, and gets tba,
clerical gentleman to consent to 60 out among
his followers on sort of quasi-religious expe-
dition, but really to eloctioneer for BURNS
DUNBAR when he was a candidate for Congress
four years ago, had all the Catholic Priests in
the District, electioneering for him, and he was
elected-in horn. If BURNS had gone to the
Priest to have his sins forgiven we should have
thought it all right, for he is about the hardest
old sinner In the District. but as be was 80 loud
in hls denunciations of the Clergy for election
eering for Fremont, he should not ask them to
electioneer for him.