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Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1859-01-28

Housr.-Mr. English, of Ind, from PosI
Office committee, made an adverse report
on the memorial Of the Mount Vernon As
sociatiop, asking that tho Regents thereo
be granted the franking privilege. The
COMMITTEE being Of tho opinion that said
privilege ought TO be restricted rather than
extended, Also an adverse reporton o me
mortal proposing the abolition Of the p. o
Department x
On motion Of Mr.. English, the commit.
toe on Post Offices was discharged fromfu
thor consideration of Chas. Butterfeld's
memorial, praying for the establishment Of
line Of steamers between tho principal
American and Mexican ports on the Gulf Of
Mexico. He moved to refer the matter 70
the Compittee on commerce.
On motion Of Mr.. Jones Of Tenn, the
memorial was tabled, so 70 S2.
Mr.. English made similar reports with
regard to the memorial Of A. L. Blesckel
and associates, for mail steamer to South
America.
SExkrE.-Mr. Pugh rose to question
Of privilege on tho subject Of the report Of
tho Executive session which had appeared
in the New York papers andespecially ir
tho Hsrald He handed to the Secretary
TO read, the Heraia Correspondence. Il
Mr.. CritteDden suggesting that i was
,nt OF order il was stopped.
Mr. Pugh expressed in moderate but de
eided ia8gnago bis disApprobation Of sach
breach 81 The confidence Of the Senate
Mr.. Fitch agreed With Mr., Pugh in deuonu
sing the inlpfopriety Of the correspondent
Mr. Dkvis characterized the correspond
snes as untrue, aad said that ho had ap
Piled 70 tiie seuaiorfr from illinois { lDouglaf.)
30 such language S was therein reported
Mr. Doagas agreed 10 shis assertion
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-08-02
B6 Mr. Buchanan has written Letter :
q - IL VeL 70

p6c Mr. Buchanan has written a lettnr -.
friend in Boston, in relation to the death Of p's
Choate, in which he says: 'U
I deeply regret the death of Mr. Choate. ~.
slider his loss at the present time a great nnSr g
misfortune He was an unselfsh patriot dav".ns
to the constitution and the Union; and the nv !,
influence of his precepts and his example Womb
have contributed much to restore the ancanl
peace and harmony to the different members u
the confederacy. In him the ''elements were VI
combined" that all his acquaintance became H.
devoted friends So far as l know, even p,rS
malevolence spared him. He was pure and ip r,s
ruptible; and in all our intercourse have nev.,
known him to utter or insinuate sentimeD, :.
speeding public affairs which was not of high TOM
and elevated character.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-08-02
Kings Mountain
Military School

The TENTH SESSION of this heathv loca,.a
Institution will open MONDAY, 18th AUGUST
to continue four months.
TERMs.-For Tuition, Books, Stationery, &C., Board
Lights Washing and Fuel $50, payable in advance IA
pupil received under twelve over eighteen years Of
age, or who cannot read and write. Circulars Con-
tanning regulations and full information concernDo
the school may be in the Office of the 'Yorkvue
Enquirer, obtained by addressing the Principal at
Yorkvile. Maj. NJ. JENKINS
Capt. A COWARD
References:-Gen James Jones, Columbia, S. c.; e.
Gov J II Means, Buckhead, S. c.; Gen d F JamisOn,
Orangebnrg, s. c.; Col Wilson, Society Hill S., c.
Gen G NJ Dunnovant, 96 Depot {.
July g. 1859. 7I-2t
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-08-02

SAVE YOUR GARDENS.-Mr f. Lyon, French
Chemist discovered Asac plant the powe ed
which deadly poison garden worms, ants reaches,
bed bugs ticks fees, and all spece OF Insects while
perfectly harmless mankind and and domestic
child can He has received medals from Russia,
France England Germany, and numerous medical colleges
and societies. 1t is most important discovery The idea
being rid OF these weather luxury We
now hear the bed bugs lament
Lyons Powder, as late,
Will eXtermnate.
Arrangements made through hessrs. Barnes Park,
of New ok, sell throughout the world 1t is put up
tin cams ers, and bears the of E. Lyon.
Magnetic Powder kills all the insects in trice,
Magnetic Pills mixed for rats and mi
Sample Flasks 25 cts; regular sizes so and 81.
BARNES u PARK, New York.
Sold by F. Scarr and E. Nye Hutehison 4 Co.
August 2, 1859 I'm
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-08-02
Total for export,
100000

The transportation Of this at forty cents per
bushel, will give nearly seventeen millions Of dol
lars to our canals and railroads
1t will probably be thought by many, says the
Courier that the estimate of two hundred and one
millions of bushels is large one for the present
wheat crop, but we think it is not. In 1855 the
Patent Office returns gave the wheat crop at one
hundred and sixty-fve millions of bushels; and
it is considered not large return for that year.
In 1855, California put down producing
only twenty thousand bushels; last year it pro-
duced over four millions; and this year probably
five millions In 1855 Kentucky produced only
FIVE millions of bushels; it produces eleven
millions. Tennessee has been, except for home
consumption, a wheat-growing State only since
the opening of the Memphis and Charleston Rail-
road but now its wheat RAJ ks in quality second to
that of no other State. The New England States
have decreased in their production, but the West
has increased four to one. The amount Of land
under wheat cultivation this year is thirty three
per cent. greater than in lS55-and the decrease
per in the production cannot be greater
Wilmington Herald.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-08-02

o. Persons afflicted with the Fever ard Ague should
trouble expense procure DR. Hos
letters Ceebra. Bters, whose bentccn effects upon
human system has been clearly proved those who have
been stricken down short space of time by this dreadful
whose cheeks and meage and whose nights
seepless and restless and whose eyes dim
with death ng them in the face this compound must
prove blessing; snachng them from the very
mouth of he grave. None know its valre unit!
they have tested it. When all Others have failed these Bit.
popularity all the Western and Southern parts should in
troduce them o all families
Sod by druggists and dealers generally, everywhere.
For sale in Charlotte by E. NYE HUTCHINSON & CO.
August 2, 1859 I'm
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-08-02
5000 REWARD.

STATE OF NORTH CAROLLN1.
A PROCLAMATION BY HIS EXCELLENCY JOIN
W. ELLIS GOVERNOR OF NORTH CAROLINA
Whereas, it has been represented to me that OWEN
NORMENT late of the county of Mecklenburg STANDS
charged with the murder of Charles Tittcrmerry late
of said county, and that the said Norment is fugitive
from justice, and has probably escaped beyond the
limits of the State,
Now, therefore, in order that the said Norment m'I
be arrested and brought trial for his said offence
do hereby issue this, my Proclamation offering re-
ward of Two Hundred Dollars for his apprehension and
delivery to the Sheriff of Mecklenburg county.
DESCRIPTION:
NoRMENT is about feet | ii inches high, muscnla
and well built; walks erect, with quick Mep; Eye
dark brown, with heavy brow; Hair black, closely crop
ped short, thick moustache and goatee; good tce'H
and general expression of countenance rather pre-
possessing. He is about % years old.
Given under my hand and the Great Seal of the Sia%
of North Carolina, at the city of Raleigh, this the 1
day of July, A. d. 1859. JOHN W. ELLIS
BY the Governor:
GRAHAM Dawes, Private Secretary Nv"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-08-02

KANSAS CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION 1t
has been decided by majority of the Conven-
tion in favor of instructing the supreme judges
to disregard the fugitive slave law. Provisions
are made for the homestead law, embracing one
hundred and sixty acres, and improvements not
exceeding $4,000.
1t appears from the above that the Republicans
are getting ready for fresh agitation the Kan
question. If such clause is inserted in the
Constitution of Kansas, nobody can doubt that the
object of it is to defeat its admission in the Union
State, for that will certainly be the effect
There are enough multiplying States already in,
without admitting any more. The Republicans
will probably succeed in keeping Kansas out a
year or two longer. They desire to do so in order
to keep the Kansas issue alive until after the
Presidential election. The admission of the State
is to be made secondary to political ends. This
pices of politicians out OF the Territory Cincin-
natl Enquirer
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-08-02

ARSENIC EATERS IN ACSTRIA-In lower
Austria and Syria it appears to be common GUS
tom among the peasaEtry to consume every morn
ing small portion of the deadly poison in the same
manner as the eastern world consumes opium.
DIR Tschudi, the we'll known traveller published an
account of several cases which had come to his
knowledge. The habit seems not to be so PERM
cous in its results as that of opum-eating. 1t is
commenced by taking a very small dose, say some
what less than halfa grain every morning, which
is gradually increased to two three grains.
The case of hale, old farmer is mentioned, whose
morning whet of arsenic reached the large quanti-
ty of four grains. Arsenic-eaters grow fat and
ruddy upon this dainty food. 1t strengthens the
lungs, and relieves the head, whilst undergoing
severe fatigue, and entering in more rarifed at
mOsnhere.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-08-02
Later from Cdliforni.n.

ST. LOUIS, July 25.-The overland mail ar
rived here to-day with California dates to the 1st.
A fire at GRANVILLE destroyed 900 worth of
property.
The heat had been intense, the mercury in some
places indicated 11S in the shade. At Santa Bar
bara, during sirocco, it was 1873
Political excitement was running high. The
candidates preparing to "stump" it.
The difficulty between McKibben and Kaffroth
had been adjusted. Broderick received but de-
clined challenge from ID. W. Perle.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-08-02

CONSUMPTION CAN BE CURED-Sir James
Clark. Physician to Queen Victoria, and OF the
Consumption. says-Fhat Pulmonary Consumption admits
OF longer of doubt; has been clearly
demonstrated by the researches of aennec other Pa
iholOg lss'
The fact that such disease is curabe atested
by such unimpeachabe authority should inspire hope and
reanmae fallen courage the heart OF every sufferer from
this disease.
The remedy which we offer has oured thousands "Wis
ters Balsam of Wild Cherry only emanates from
regular physician, but has been well tested all the
plants for which il is recommended.
None genuine unless sigred |. BUTTS the wrapper.
For sale by NYE HU rCHISON & CO., Charlotte
August 2 1882 1t
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-08-02

ARTEMAs Wards CoURTING EXPERIENCE
Twas earn still mite in Joon, when all natur
husht & nary Zeffer distributed serene silense. |
had experienced hankerin arter her fer some
time, but darsunt proclaim mi pashun, wall we sot
thar the Tense swinging of our. feet & frow
& blushn as red as the Baldinaville skule houcc
when it was first painted, & lookin very cmpul, l
make no doubt. My left arm was okupide in bal
lousn myself on the fence while my rite arm wos
wound affckshnity round Suzanner's waste.
SEE |, "Suzanner l thinks very much of yu."
SEE she, 'how you do run on
SEE |, Il wish thare was wnders tn mi sole coz
you Good my feelins, & side deeply.
pawsed here, but she made reply tn it,
| continued on the following strane:
oar, Good yer know the sleeplis mites parse
on yer account how vttles has seast to be attrac-
tive tn me 4 how mi limbs is shrunk up ye woodn't
dowt me by no meens. Gaze on this wasting form
4 these sonken ize )" Icride. jumpin up 4 Should
have continued some time longer probly but I'M
fortunately lost my balunce fell over into the
pastur ker smash, taring my close and severely
dalnagin myself generally. Suzanner sprung to
my assistance & dragged me 4th in bubble quick
time. Then drawn herself up to her full hite sed,
81 won't listn to your noncents any longer
Just yu say what you are driven at. If ye
mean gittin hitched I'm in
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-08-02

Ertensice ArriraI of Btochs from Canada.
On Thursday morning, says the Cleveland
(Ohio) Democrat, the packet Union arrived from
Port Stanley, Canada, with sixteen fugitive slaves,
who had escaped from the South at various periods
within the last two years, aud who had been living
at the negro settlement of Chatham, Canada West.
Becoming weary of Canadian freedom-which to
many blacks embraces the exalted libery of going
inadequately clothed, and of being nearly starved
to death-they were about to return to the South,
preferrng plantation life to the responsibilities
attendant on a state of existence for which
circumstances have rendered them peculiarly
disqualified
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-08-02
Female Normal School, at High Point.
July &c, 1865

Is miles ,cest Of Greensboro, the ~ e. Railroad
REV. n. RAY, Principal, with efficient Assistants
The object of this Institution is provide for the
thorough education of young ladies' and, as an addi-
tonal feature to qualify such of them may desire it.
for the avocation of teaching Its session will
begin the first Monday in August Instruction is given
in all the branches taught in the best Female nstitu-
uons. We have Apparatus. new Pianos. &c. The ex-
penses are less than at any other Institution the
character in the State. Board alone and the English
Branches, $40 to $50 per session Latin and Greek
81 5O French So; Ornamentals very low.
Board and half the tuition required in advance
Ba% 30 young ladies will be received and credited
for tuition until they teach and pay for it.
WANTED-Stuations for Southern Female Teachers
For full information, address
REV. W. I. LANGDON
July II, 1859. On Proprietor.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-08-02

LOSSES IN AUSTRIAN AND AMERICAN Bat
TLEs.-The New York Herald observes that the
losses in the battle of Solterino were relatively
much smaller than of some American battles In
the battle of Solferino, 100000 troops were en-
gagged fourteen hours. Total loss on both sides
29,375, or only about seven per cent. of the num-
bers engaged
At Bunker Hill, 43 per cent of the whole were
left on the field; at Chippewa, 21 per cent; at
Buena Vista, p per cent, at Moline del Rey the
American loss was % per cent, the Mexcans in
killed, wounded, and prisoners about 80 per cent
If the two armies at Solferno had fought with the
destructiveness of Chippewa their loss would have
been "a 900 instead of 29,00O or, if the battle
had been as bloody as Meno del Rey, their loss
would have been 90 600.
There has been nothing in the late battles in
Europe to alarm anybody either in England or
America with the military proves of either French
or Austrians The new firearms which were to
prove so destructive, have turned out like the
crusade for Italian independence, "great cry and
little WOOL" If they have any peculiar merit,
they can be used with more efficiency by people
accustomed to arms, and good marksmen from
childhood With the advantages of discipline, and
proper attention to bayonet exercises, Americans
will make the best soldiers of the world combining
the solidity of the English with the impetuosity
of the French.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-08-02

HEAVY DECLINE IN GRAIN.-The following
from the Chicago (Ill) Press, in relation to spccu
lation in wheat, was written previous to the ar
mistic between France and Austria:
"At no period in the history of the grain trade
of our city has the wheat crop undergone such
sudden fluctuations as have occurred during the
past eight or ten weeks; and in no previous year
has there been much money lost on the same
amount of wheat. On the 18th of April last stan
dard spring wheat sold at 90 cents in store
Shortly after this date, the European war broke
out, and breadstufs all over the world advanced
so that on the 1st of May the above grade sold at
81 to 81 05-daily increasing till the 18th, when
it reached 81 80. Since that date its course has
been steadily and alarmingly downward. On the
LIST of June it was 81 Is; on the LIST of July 90
cents, and the 10th it closed dull at Sc cents
decline of "a cents per bushel in 62 days.
At Milwaukee the decline has been equally as
great On the 10th of May last No. / spring
sold at about 81 A. while on Saturday last it sold
at 20 cents This altogether outstrips the decline
of 1857, which has hitherto been quoted as 'the
sudden decline" In that year standard spring
wheat rose on the Sd of July to 81 40 f. o b., and
fell to so cents, in store the Oath of November
following heavier, but more gradual fall
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-08-02

OPPOSITION CoNvENrIoN.-The Opposition
State Conventien of Georgia met at Macon, Ga,
on the 2lst ult., and adopted platform, but made
no nomination for Governor. The platform adopt
ed is Southern rights, nti-squatter-soveregnty
anti-agtaion of the slavery question, anti-recklcss
extravaganza of the national administration, and
in favor of Congress protecting slave property in
the Territories, and of a reduction of the State
Legislature. Resolutions in favor of and opposed
to the repeal of the federal laws against the African
slave trade offered and laid on tie table.
The Convention adjourned to meet in Atlanta
on the 10th of August
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-08-02

THE VIRGINIA SpRINGs-There are said to be
500 visitors at the Montgomery White Sulphur,
200 at the Allegheny, 700 at the Old White, 40
at the Old Sweet 81 at the Salt, 500 at Old Point,
and 100 at the Yellow Springs.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-08-02

RG- IF industry is no more than habit, it is at
least an excellent one If you ask me which is the
real hereditary sin of human nature, 90 you ina
CINE pride, ambition, or egotism? No; shall
say Incidence. Who conquers Incidence will con-
quer all the rest. Indeed, all good principles
must stagnate without mental activity.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-08-02
WHEAT!

The subscribers prepared to purchase the new
crop of Wheat at the highest market price Farmers
will find it to their advantage to call at the CHAR
Lutte STEAM MILLS before selling
JNO. WILKES & Co
July &c, 1853 If
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-08-02
NOTICE.

will sell for cash, in Dallas, Monday the l''D
August next, William Beatys interest in Irae' d,
tax of 1857
Also, Samuel Gofourth's interest in Tract Of Lan'
for the tax of 1857.
P. FRONEBARGER, Sheriff
July IL, 1859 At
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-08-02
School Notice,

NW RS. NJ H. CARSON will reopen a School At h..
lvH residence the First Monday of Son
tember. 1859. Terms made known on apnIdp
ton.
July &c, 1859. I'm
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-08-02
Surplus Crop 1859,

It is estimated that, in addition
one-sixth to one-ffth of the surplus
is yet in the hands of the producers.
fore have in the States, estimating las
plus crop of the West at twenty-fou
bushels, as the gross
Surplus crop of 1859,
Sixteen two-third per cent. on 1853,
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-08-02
PAINTING FRoL1c AT A WEDDING.

The Paris gossip of the Liverpool Journal
contains the following story
"a certain young Irish beauty, engaged to a
desirable young Englishman, went to the French
capital on a visit to her aunt about FIVE months
ago; with her went her lover and her sister, and
a gay season was enjoyed by all parties. As for
the bride elect she found certain Polish prince
who frequented her aunts salon, so agreeable that
she actually told her afianced bridegroom; and,
what was astonishing the bridegroom quite agreed,
and thought so too. Some weeks passed on thus,
the Polish prince became more and more delightful,
the bridegroom more and more willing to own it,
until one fine day, upon some hint thrown out by
the Polish prince, the heroine informed her
English lover that she did not think their marriage
desirable thing. The lover with wonderful
alacrity, agreed with her, and, this engagement
being broken off, he at once offered himself to the
sister of his former finance, who readily accepted
him. Everything was now going on smoothly,
only the Polish prince did not propose as he was
expected to do; however, the young Irish girl was
strong in hope that, at the approaching marriage
of her sister to her lover, the laggard man would
say the necessary word This wedding soon took
place. and the fair girl as bridesmaid, leaned on
the arm of the prince, who oficated as groomsnan.
''Coming ont Of the church, Polish prince sighed
heavily, and turning his eyes upon the bridegroom
exclaimed as he pressed the bridesmaid s hand,
locked that moment within his own, Poor fellow,
how 1 pity him! why so?' said the lovely
bridesmaid, half offended. why, for marrying:
How can a man be such a fool? l, for one, would
never marry; if Venus herself, with $4,000 ducats
in each pocket were offered me- A heavy mass
fell upon his arm-the bridesmaid had tainted,
and he carried her back to the sacristy, wondering
what on earth had taken possession of her just at
the last moment and grinning horribly at the idea
of this tardy remembrance Of the obligation of
that conventional sensibilty which bridesmaids are
compelled to exhibit"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-08-02
Educat1ona1.

Young Man of some experience in teaching, de-
sires situation either in family, or preparatory
School Bay AS to character and qualifications salts
factory testimonials can be given
Address JOHN c. F.,
Mebanesrille,
July 10, 1859. 70-3t Alamance CO., n C.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-08-02

Two SLAVES HUNG-Amother Burned at the
Stakc.-The following letter which We find in the
st. Louis Democrat, gives the particulars of hor-
rible affair, already mentioned by telegraph:
MARSHALL, Saline County, Mo, July Some
time ago, a regro murdered gentleman namel
Hinton, near Waverly, in this county. He was
caught, after long search, and put in Jail. Yes
terday he was tried at this place and convicted of
the crime, and sentenced to be hung. While the
Sheriff was conveying him to prison he was set
upon by the crowd, and taken from the officer
The mob then proceeded to the jail and took
from thence two other negroes. One of them at
tempted the LIFE OF citizen of this place, and the
other had just committed an outrage upon young
white girl. After the mob got the negroes to-
gethcr they proceeded the outskirts of the town
and selected proper place. chained the negro
who killed Hinton to a stake got quantity Of dry
wood, piled it around him, and set it on fire.
Then commenced a scene which, for its sickening
horrors has never been witnessed in this or per-
haps any other place.
The negro was stripped to his waste, and bare
footed. He looked the picture of despair-but
there was no sympathy felt for him at the moment.
Presently the fire began to surge up in flames
around him, and its effects were soon made vis-
BILE in the futile attempts of the poor wretch to
move his feet. AS the flames gathered about his
limbs and body he comm enced the most frantic
skrieks and appeals for mercy-for death-for
water! He seized his chains-they were hot and
burnt the flesh off his hand He woull drop them
and catch at them again and again. Then he
would repeat his cries, but all to no purpose In
few moments he charred mass-bones and
flesh alike burnt into powder. Many, very
many Of the spectators, who did not realized the
full horrors of the scene until it was too late to
change it, retired, disguised and sick at the sight
The other negroes were taken and hung.
They exhibited remorse One of them SIM
ply remarked "that he hoped before they hung
him they would let him see the other burnt ~