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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-04-27

A STARTLING SCENE IN CHURCH desperate
attempt to stab a Female On Sunday night last
soon after the services commenced at the Il iscopa
Mission Church in Brooklyn, q young man entered,
and after carefully viewing the congregation,
walked up to a young lady in the choir, whose
name is Frances j. Bennett, and drawing dagger,
made q desperate though unsuccessful effort to
plunge it in her breast. She screamed, and as a
second effort being made by the fellow to carry
out his awful object, some gentlemen interfered,
and held him until Inspector Mullin appeared and
secured him.
The name of this would-be murderer is Josiah
Newman, and it is supposed that he attempted to
take Miss Benefits life account of some love
troubles. His character is said to be good and his
conduct is almost inexplicable, though it can be
traced TO no other than the above named cause
As far as can be learned, Mr. Newman, who lives
In New York. fell some time since in love with Miss
Bennett, who did not feel like recprocating his
attachment. He pressed his suit, however, until
the lady, growing indignant, ordered him to leave
her house never again to enter. The first she saw
of him after this, was when he made the attempt
upon her life. Since his arrest he does nothing
but cry, and when told that the least time he could
be sent to prison for his crime was six months he
remarked amid tears, 81 don't care if 20 ND
year. Ill love her as much as ever" He saws
that he only intended kill her out of love SO that
no one else could have her. An examination will
be held in day or two.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-04-27

Result IN CoNNECT1cUT.-The Bridgeport
Advertiser and Farmer says:
"We were then emf hatically told that the
Democrats of this State were nearly all opposed to
the Presidents policy of admitting Kansas under
the Lecompton Constitution, and that the figures,
on the first Monday of April, would show that the
offce-holdcrs and their immediate dependents
constituted the entire administration party. Well,
let the vote speak for itself. In 1856 the Demo-
cratic vote for Governor Mr. Ingham,) was 80 ,S26.
In 1857, it was 31,156. In 1858 it is 30, 172
Indeed, our belief is, that the vote for General
Pratt is the largest that has ever been given by
the Democratic Iarty at gubernatorial election in
this State and it is clear that the blacks have hecn
able to save themselves from utter defeat only by
trading and bargaining with the KNOWN othings
for their votes"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-04-27
LATER FROM EUROPE.

The steamer Arago has arrived with foreign
dates to the Eth. An advance in Cotton is report
cd, which has had the effect of raising prices in
this country.
The political news is unimportant. Intelligence
from Genoa of the I'd gives the result of trial
which took place at Lucca of the Leghorn insur-
gents. Eight of tho prisoners are condemned to
death, and eleven to various terms of imprison,
ment. Five of the latter are Sandman subjects
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-04-27
CANDLEs-srparate lid for $4,000 pounds.

The Candles must be "sixes" of prime leaf-sd
stearne, lilo inches in length ercusire Of hp SIX
candles to weigh not lest than IA 50-l0O na
more than lG ounces and be paid for according to the
actual weight, without reference to commercial usuage
the melting point to be not less than 40 degrees Fab
renheit The wick must be braided, and composed Of
70 cotton threads of the best quality of No. n yarn
The candles be delivered on sixty days notice,
good boxes containing about 80 pounds each, and the
box to be marked with the contractors and the
weight Of the candles.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-04-27

A gentleman from Ohio lately stated, that },
adding his personal observations to those ofa friend
he could say, that from Oman city, Nebraska b
Washington, there was line of prayer meetDr
along the whole length of the road; SO that wher'
ever a Christian traveller stopped to spend Il.
evening, he could find crowded prayer meeting
across the entire breadth of our vast Republic.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-04-27
Col. BENToN's LAST WoRK-The Washington
correspondent of the Philadelphia Inquirer says:

Col. BENTON S LAST WORK.-Ihe w Washington
correspondent of the Philadelphia Inquirer says:
Il learn that, although Colonel Benton went
through the usual formaites of making will, he
nevertheless died very poor The creditors of his
estate not likely, however to press their claims
unpleasantly; and if project on foot in reference
to certain disposition of his latest literary labors
is successfully carried out, his debts will probably
be paid in full Every one who had business
dealings with him speaks in the strongest terms of
his Spartan sense of honor and faithfuness to his
engagements and one secret of his late indefatgable
cancel every pecunary obligation before his
decease"
This writer evidently has reference to the
proposition that Congress shall order for the use of
its members and the Government offices, an edition
of Col. Benton's abridgment of the debates from
the first session of the First Congress up to 1850
MONEY ON DEPOSIT IN THIS CoUNTRY.-In the
Banks of the four great cities of this country,
New York, Boston Philadelphia and New Orleans,
there last week deposit no less than one
hundred and twenty Gig hit and quarter millions of
dollars, increase the previous week of nearly
two millions OF dollars. This does not show any
great revival of business in this country at large In
Boston, previous to the great financial crisis, the
amount deposit in the various banks of the CITY
not much over fourteen millions of dollars; it is
now twenty and half millions-The specie in the
banks of the four cities last week was ifty-seycn
millions five hundred thousand dollars the previous
week fifty-fve millions eight hundred thousand
dollars-an increase of million and half in
one week.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-04-27

THE ILLUMINATION.-We have rarely seen a
more brilliant display than was got up in this
Town on Friday night last, in homer of Mr. Ellis,
the democratic candidate for Governor. Many of
the houses had their windows illuminated-a light
in every pane-which, with the bon fires kindled
in the Streets and fire balls flying through the air,
lit up the town in blaze. 1t was certainly very
splendid compliment to the Hon. gentleman and
coming from his neighbors, and personal friends,
will doubtless be most highly appreciated by him.
The whole evening passed off pleasantly, without
an accident of any sort to mar the hilarty of the
rejoicing people.-SutisJury Hatchman, goth.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-04-27

HORRIBLE AFFAIR IN ALABAMA.-We learn
says the Central Enquirer, that Saturday last,
man by the name of Asa Edwards and his daughter
were killed in this county, the line of Shelby.
The circumstances, far can learn, were as
follows:
1t seems that the sheriff Of Shelby county had
warrant for said Edwards, and endeavored to
execute it, but Edwards resisted and the sheriff
then summoned posse to assist him, and went to
the house Of Edwards and demanded his surrender,
which he indignantly refused, whereupon the
sheriff ordered his posse, or some one of them, to
shoot him, and man by the name OF PAGER fred
upon him with rife, the ball taking effect first in
the fexor muscle of his daughters arm-vho was
entreatng her father to observation-disclosures through
the body of Edwards, causing almost instant death
to the father and daughter.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-04-27

WE have heard of some astonishing cures being
W made by Prof DeGrath's Electric Oil 1t seems
to act on the diseased parts with remarkable effect
in a short space of time health regafns its sway.
For sale by II. NJ Prtchard
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-04-27

SINGULAR CASE OF DEATH.-Mr VIM. d. Brown,
died at Nashville, Tenn, few days ago, in conse-
quence of swallowing, during sleep, piece of gold
plate and three artificial teeth, which he had
forgotten to remove on retiring to bed.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-04-27
Ge0MALL STORES" Candles" &c.-lsss!,,
NAVY DEPARTMENT,
Bureau of Provisions and Clothing.
Anril II Io.a


Bureau of Provisions and Clothing
April 10, 1853
PROPOSALS, sealed and endorsed softer for Small
Stores" or "Ofer for Candles 'Offer for Salwats,
Soap or "Offer for Mustard seed, Black Pepper &C. A.
the case may be- will be received at this Bureau until
o'clock a. IN, the 18th day of May next, for furnish.
ing and delivering ION receiving twenty days notice
at the United States navy yards at Charesown Massa
chusetts; Brooklyn, New York; and Gospcrt Virginia
such quantities only Of the following articles Excepting
the Saltwater Soap and the Candles for each of which
separate proposals and contracts will be made as may
be required ordered from the contractor by the chief
of this Bureau, by the respective commanding officers
of the said navyyards, during the fiscal year ending
30th June, 1858, viz: .a.....-.
Boxes shaving, India rubber, Combs, coarse India rub
Brushes shaving, Der gutta percha
Brushes, Scrubbing, Combs, fine, India rub.
Brushes, shoe, Der or gutta perchG
Brushes, clothes, Grass for hats,
Buttons navy vest, Jack-knives,
Buttons, navy medium, RaZors, in single cases.
Buttons navy coat, Razor straps, OrdwayL
Buttons dead eve, Scissors,
Beeswax, in ID. cakes pure, Spoons,
Backing boxes OF.
Cotton spools of Nos IL and l6 900 yards EACH cords
equal parts. VI
Handkerchcfs cotton fast colors SO by 80 inchs weight
not less than OF. each texture by to inch
Needless sewing Nos. J. 2, 3, and 4, drlleyed beweeH
Ribbon hat best French black, II yards to the piece
width II inch.
Soap shaving in cakes; each cake not less than o.
Silk, sewing bue-black; wrapper not to exceed two
to the pound.
Thread, black and white, Marshalrs best quality and
in such proportions may be required.
Tape, white linen, yards in length ! inch wide.
Tape, black, twillcd cotton, yards in length, inch
wide.
Thimbles, $40 and 9-lO diameter
WHITE SALTWATER SoAP-scporate bid for 100, 900 Bs
The soap must be manufactured from cocoa-nut OIL
and be of the best quality dcnominated "whte salt
water SOAP and be delivered on sixty days notice
good strong boxes of about 70 pounds each, and after
inspection, the boxes must be hoped at each end
the expense of the contractor. The price to be uniform
at all the yards.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-04-27


CoLr-BLooDED MURDER.-A correspondent in
forms us that most cold blooded and bl utal MUIR
der was perpetratcd in the upper part of Holly
Shelter District, New Hanover county, on last
Thursday. The particulars, as related by an eye
witness, arc as follows:
Some time last Summer, an execution for a
small sum was issued against one Noah Lanier,
which could not be collected without selling de-
PENDANTS land. The land was accordingly sold, by
due process, and Mr. Pridgen became the pur-
chaser, at low rate, and afterwards sold it to Mr.
Edger Castine, brother-in-law of Lanier who had
paid considerable security money for the latter. Mr.
Castine proceeded the 14th inst with his team,
and the two young men whom he had working
with him, to plough and plant crop. Lanier,
seeing him at work, went into his house and got
two guns-went to Castine and told him he in
tended to kill his horse and then kill him. Cas-
tine, not supposing him to be in earnest paid but
little attention to what he CLanier) said, and kept
at his work. Shortly after the threat, Lanier fred
and killed Mr. C.s horse in the plough, and, before
Mr. c. could get to him, he U4anier) fired his
second gun, the load taking effect in the side, and
causing Mr. Castine's death in few minutes.
Lanier has SO far made his escape.
We learn that Mr. Castine was a very worthy
young man, and his untimely death has cast a
gloom over the neighborhood in which he lived
Wilmington Journal
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-04-27

We learn that Rev. C. F: Deems, ID. d. has
been invited to deliver the Valedictory Sermon
before the senior class of the N. c. University at
the Commencement in June next.
Bishop Pierce is to preach the Graduating sermon
Of tho next commencement of Normal College,
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-04-27

'1ndustry must prosper. ~ as the man said when
holding the baby for his wife to chop wood
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-04-27
MUSTARD SEED, BLACK PEPPER, &c.

Separate bids for all that may be required for the use
of the navy, to be delivered at New York only.
Mustard seed, American, brown
Pepper, black, Malabar.
Bottles, octagon, for mustard and pepper.
Corks, for bottles
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-04-27
Full Supply Of Hardware

Fancy Goods; Watches and Jewelry, and 10000 other
articles not mentioned
Bss~ Please call at Springs Corner before buying
and be satisfied that is after all the best place to buy
Goods low HENDERSON l. AHRENS
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-04-27

A Quaker having sold fne-looking, but blind
horse, asked the purchaser:
"Well, my friend, dost thou any fault in
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-04-27
RECEIVING.

a Large Stock of Fancy and Staple Dry Goods
IA Bonnetts and Ribbons, Clothing, Boots and Shoes
Ladies' Shoes, large Stock of Groceries, a
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-04-27

FACTS IN REGARD TO RAILRoADs.-The Virginia
and Tennessee Railroad is 204 miles in length, and
it cost about 100000. In 1850 the taxable
value of the land in the counties through which it
passes, taken from the census, was $28, 942 647
andi 1886 the State assessment makes it S53 917-
229!! or increase in six years of s25, 1865, $685.
This sudden increase is alone the result of an internal
improvement, which has cost only 100000.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-04-27

'Squibbs' wants to know if DOCTORS by looking
at the tongue of a wagon, can tell what ais it!
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-04-27

Rev. DUDLEY A. TYNG---We have already
mentioned sad accident which occurred to this
eminent Philadephia minister last week, his arm
having been ught in an agricultural machine,
and dreadfully lacerated. Modification having
appeared, the arm was amputated Saturday, very
close to the shoulder joint.
p. S.-Mr Tyng has since died.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-04-27

D,v,nrnn-The Bank of Cape Fear has declared
am;-annnel dividend of five per cent, for the last
six months
A general resumption of specie payments took
Mace in the Pennsy lvania Banks on the lin Oh
April.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-04-27

To which would invite the attention of the public
in that neghborhood HENDERSON & AHRENS
April s. 1853. 3-tf
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-04-27
MoRRows' TURN OUT,

n. B.-We have also a full Stock of the above Good,
at Store
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-04-27

'No, was the answer.
"Neither will he ever any in thee,'' said old
Broadbrim
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-04-27

o. Is. MATTEsoN-HOw He IS TREATED AT
WAsHINGTON.-The editor of The Columbus
(Oho) journal, writing to his paper from Wash
lngton, says:
81 met Matteson the other day in the Capitol
He looks good deal broke down He has grown
ten years older in appearance since saw him here
two years ago. l am glad he has some inward
monitor to punish him, for he appears insensbe
to shame. He was in the House when his case
was under consideration, when Craige of n G.. said
in reply to Seward, that every legislative BODY had
right to protect itself from contact with scoun-
drei3, and much more of the same sort 1t did
not appear to affect him. He WILL we trust, be
warning In all future time to intrusted with
power to act honestly, and to keep their hands
clean, and their hearts pure. No one speaks to
him IN the House that [ can see, nor have seen
him spoken to in the lobbies. He is avoided when
he passes; people turn round and point him aat as
the scoundrel Matteson.' 1t is said that he in
tends to resi- on his seat and retire to private life"
SICK SENAToRs.-Of the seven absentees in the
L. :. Senate, two are dangerously ill; one has not
been In Washington since his election and another
has been three months absent from sckness-Mr
henderson, OF Texas, is far gone in consumption
MIR Davis, of Mississippi is in danger of losing his
eyesight. Mr. Bates of Delaware, has not been
heard OF this winter Mr. Reid of North Carolina,
lett Tor nome about the lst of January, and was
unable to get further than Richmond
UNITED STATES observation-disclosures that the
Attorney General of New Grenada has recommended
to his Government the incorporation If the States
of New Grenada into the American Union, under
the same conditions the States that already form
the confederacy. They want peace and security,
and the Attorney General thinks there is no where
else to get it than under the United States flag.
New Ha &c ftaI h--o
and mulattoes. Formerly when slavery existed
there, the condition of New Grenada was most
prosperous. Unless by some such process as that
adopted by Maryland, these mongrels can be
brought to a condition of usefulness, the province
would be entirely u-eless to the United States
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-04-27

Too BAD.-The quack medicine men are taking
advantage ofthe revival excitement An advertise
mcnt appears in New Orleans paper, headed with
the monentous question, "What shall do to be
saved?" and concluding with recommendation to
try "Bones' Magic Bitters and Pills"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-04-27

We learn that the Dwelling, Kitchen and
Smoke-house of Mr. James III. Harmon about three
miles from Pittsboro' were all consumed by fire on
the night ofthe LIST instant. Much ofthe furniture
clothing, &c, in the house, and good portion of
the contents of the smoke-house, were destroyed
The fire was accidental
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-04-27

Col. Fremont BEArEN.-The Supreme Court
of California has decided the case of Biddle Boggs
the Merce Mining COMPROMISING the judg-
ment of the Court below. The question involves
the title of Fremont to the mineral wealth of his
Mariposa claim. The court decides against Fremont,
and that fee simple to land does not carry with it
the title to the gold extracted therefrom. This is
considered great triumph for miners.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-04-27

A SINGULAR RESULT OF A SINGULAR DIS
CUssIoN.-It has been stated in one of the prayer
meetings of New York, that club of profane
infdels in Andover, Mass, were recently discussing
the subject of baptism, and using the Bible to
ascertain what it said about the matter The result
of their study to know what it taught on baptism,
led six or seven of them to exercise faith in the
word of God and in Christ, and now they are
rejoicing in the Saviour.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-04-27

FATAL HuRR1cANE.-The Montgomery Ala
Mail, of Monday week, says there considerable
damage done by a hurricane, few miles below
there Mrs Mcdaniel was killed by the overthrow
of the house. and her husband had his thigh
broken At Athens, both churches, the academy
and two dwellings were blown down and two young
women injured.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-04-27

THE WHEAT CRoP-Accounts from all sections
represent the wheat crop as very promising; In
this locality wheat is looking remarkably we'll and
bids fair to yield abundant crop Wt"sto"
81
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-04-27

We have lately seen several farmers from various
portions of Granville and they represent the Wheat
crop as looking we'll as they have ever seen 1T at
this season of the year. If the bug-that terrible
curse to this crop-does not get among the wheat,
an extraordinary yield may be expected.-Orford
Leisure Hour.
The daily Butte record., 1858-09-09

esR,D AND MrsTtRtD --Jerrolc
a party at which NJ. Pepper haC
led all his friends. Jerr)d said tc
!, on entering the roem. "My dea,
sper, how glad YOU must be to see al
Iacuds mustered"
The daily Butte record., 1858-09-09
To Printe. s---FOr Sale.

IEyHE ENTIRE PRINTING ESTABLISHMENT !
D Of the late Morning Advertiser In Tor sae
heap for cash Enquire at this Ofice Iye0f
The daily Butte record., 1858-09-09

OROVILLE LODGE NJ. IO3, F.. A. NJ
a The stated CO nmunicaiions Of orovills
" ~ Lodge No. '03, Of +. A. NJ, are held on IN,
" hast saturday f etch month, al the Mason iC
Hall lover Cotton & McDer.nott's Dru, Stme.
ID. 4. BROWN, W. NJ.
The daily Butte record., 1858-09-09
A d. REts, Sec'y.
HOstetter-TheS SurpristuC Effects ot

HOstetter-The Surprising Effects OF
IlnSTE TIERS We .ErABLE STOMACH 6lr
rERS In r, moving bile forcing an appetite, impar
i'g health and tone 10 The system, and disspatinR
yspeplic symptoms, are trncly wonderful Ever.
nerN Gus, debilitated. weak aud enacated person,
male or female. sh ud try II at once One ~inegiass
fan taken three ne- each day, before mes: nr il
the patient should be lady or child in deh,li'ated
cndtinn. half the quantity will do until sufficient
strength is restored, viii ii will be realiz d in very
short time and convince the patient Of the truh OF
the above named happy results. VIII ch have gained
Tor these Bi;ters such enviabc reputation every
where
Kept by Drug;i is, Groceries and first class sa
The daily Butte record., 1858-09-09
hIY BUTTE RtCORD.

[.ew Esc..E FRoM FIRE.--A fire
|, ,ome time ha been burning on the
= Of Rabbit Creek, on s rnday last
|.,iag Rigsby's mill. A number Of
1 from wu, foreseeirg The danger
4, Rs property was in. repaired 10
[.Gty of the fire After working man.
n several hours, they succeeded in
..s the fiery monster, aud thereby
IN the destruction Of ve-y valuable
W.--.Mountdin Messenger.
The daily Butte record., 1858-09-09

.rrp TO BoRRow'- Mother wants TO
yon wont please 20 lend her your
Ideg kettle, cause you know ~ no.
ku. to preserve 2" I'VE wru'd with
Il. boy, hut the truth is, the Ia time
!, ane it. 10 your mother, she pre-
! il so tffec'ually that we have never
ance." "Well, you needn't be so sas.
|qt your Old kettle. Guess it sas full
Is when We borrowed it. aud mother
u a troubled you agin, only we seed
kuging a new one home"
The daily Butte record., 1858-09-09
OVI|LE SEMINARY,

BIS INSTITUTION WILL Reopen on
Btonday next l5.h instant ior the reception
dis.
kcoursa Of Instruction embraces the various
khe, Of an English Education. taught on the
approved principles, and from acknowledged
ooks
Seminary. now in its tn rd wear can point To
sronghne of Inst-uc ion. to those WI" have
IA themselve. Of its benefits tor anv length of
and trusts tn show \ like .snlt hereafter.
" 'uNScrhpr hs vir~ commenced the huSir"Ss Of
Fsctne Youth. UPWARDS OF TWENTY ONE
RS AGO. briggs 70 bear. necessarily. large
d experience. tthan which nothing is wore
kSta in imn,rtiug insirncti"nD acquired in pur-
! dhis profession in various part "ftNe E"'"n
:. X WILEY
u Miners. Merchants end others. wanting part
fAips accounts adjusted either single or com
|Bi or intricate n"cn'nt t. generally. can hnve h"u
fslged with correctness and Dispatch br applvinc
s. r WILEY.
|F"Ville Seminary. July 10. 1873. Inn