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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-08-23
SPIRITuAIIST MARRIAGE.

At the Convention of the Spritualists, held at
Plymouth, Mass, on the 9Th, 9th, and 18th, OF
August, the novel feature of marriage between
two Spiritualists introduced among the exer-
cises 1t is thus described
The declaration of sentiments having been got
rid Of the next matter in order the soienn:za-
ton of marriage between Mr. Nathan G. Lewis
and Mrs Eunice A. Babbitt, of Boston. The
lady was dressed in loose flowing robes of white,
deeply trimmed in blue, and wore blue satin
shoes The two girls, her daughters by former
husband were dressed exactly in the same style,
and followed her TO the platform. The bride
groom placed himself beside her. He is a physl-
cian Both had been married before and each
about 80 years of age.
Mr. Loveland, who was formerly Methodist
minister, though he does not appreciate the title
of reverend addressing the congregation, said i:
"Although spiritualists in general do not ac-
cept, but opposed to, the regulations which
exist legally in regard to the subjugation Of wo-
man in the marriage relations, still they do gen
orally, if not universally, admit the propriety of
making public acknowledgement of their re-
lations. "
Then, turning to the interested parties he said l.:
"My brother and sister, I ask you to make no
promise, impose upon you no obligation. All
the obligations you have, you have yourself as
sumed in your own spirits. [ know your hearts.
GU have already III your splrltS couSunldIeu
the union as far as it could possibly be. [ stand
not here to marry you. This congregation are
not witnesses, and are not called upon to be wit
resses of your marriage: But | stand here to
affirm legally the fact, and to ask this conerega-
ton to join with me in pronouncing benediction
and blessing on the union into which you have
entered which you here acknowledge, and which
you here formally before the world complete
In token, them of this union, which you have
cemented in your souls, and which you con-
TESS before the world, please join your right
hands,"
The happy couple complied with the request
Then Mr. Loveland placed hand each Of
their heads, and blessed them in this form:
"And now, on behalf Of this audience, and on
behalf of the attending spirits that are around US
and with us, l bless this union; bless you in
their behalf, you start together in the journey
of life"
This was the whole ceremony. The bride
groom made formal bow to the audience. The
bride, who had been quietly tanning herself
throughout the performance, dropped courtesy.
The pair, with their little attendants in white and
blue, stepped off the platform, and the audience
applauded so long that it seemed as if they wish
ed the last encored.
Then Mr. Wright was called upon to say some
thing on the subject of marriage and paternity.
He spoke for few moments, and ended by pre-
sentng to the couple copy Of one of his works,
"The Unwelcome Child" Shortly afterwards
the chairman was made the medium of handing
to the bridegroom boquet, which he termed
volume of natural theology. DIR Lewis accepted
the gift and promised to study it. Thus ended
the marriage scene.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-08-23
THE KANSAS STATE CONSTITUTION

The New York Times publishes copy of the
new State Constitution for Kansas, as adopted
by the recent convention at Wyandott, and to be
submitted to people on the 18th Of October next.
An ordinance prcfxcd t. the instrument, declares
that the State of Kansas will relnquish its right
to tax the public lands included within its
boundaries, provided that certain sections of land
ceded to the State for the common schools, &c.
The bill Of rights comprises twenty sections,
setting forth the usual principles, and disallowng
Imprisonment for debt, except In cases of fraud,
repudiating slavery involuntary servtude, ex-
cept for crime; abolshing all distinction between
citizens and aliens in reference to the purchase,
enjoyment or descent of property &c.
The Constitution embraces fifteen articles, the
noteworthy points of which are, that the Governor
may adjourn the Legislature when the two Houses
disagree upon the time for adournment the popular
election Of Judges; general elections to be held
annually on the first Monday in November; every
white male person OF tWenty-One years of age and
upward, who shall have resided in the State six
months and if Of foreign birth, shall have declared
his intention to become naturalized-shall be
voter, unless disqualified by participation in duel,
orby completely in bribery provision by law for
State university and for perpetual common school
fund; for charitable State institutions all property
employed in banking to bearits equal share of taxa
tion but all property used exclusively for estate,
county, municipal, literary educational, scientific,
religious and charitable purposes" with personal
property to the amount Of $780, to be entirely ex-
empt special Legislative act shall be passed con-
ferring corporate powers; bank shall issue cir
culating notes of less denomination than So, aud
all banks shall deposit, with the State Auditor,
State or United States bonds for the redemption of
their circulation; lotteries are prohbted the Legis-
ature shall provide for the protection Of the rights
of women in acquiring and possessing property
separate and apart from the husband" and ga
homestead to the extent of one HUNDRED and sixty
acres of farming land, of one acre within the
limits of any incorporated town or city, occupied
as residence by the family of the owner, with
all improvements on the same, shall be exempted
from forced sale under any process Of law" Then
follow the usual resolutions praying for admission
into the Union.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-08-23
A GLORIOUS RECORD.

A few days since we published the names and
ages of such revolutionary soldiers as were living
and pensioners the roll Of the State OF Georgia,
and now give such leading incidents CONNECTED
with their service as possess any interest:
MlcaJah Brooks, ST., born in Chatham county,
North-Carolina. As orphan boy, was bound
out to 4 widow. At the age of II years, while
on an GRAND to Ransom's Mills, met with, and
was influenced to accompany, 20 to 30 Others
then on their way to Wilkes now Warren county,
Georgia Was actively employed as a scout against
the tories, and on one occasion body Of 700 or
800 tories discovered. Although much
larger force, they were pursued, and, under cover
of the night, attacked by Col. Elijah Clark and
defeated at the junction of Kettle Greek and Little
Rivers. lie Sas also in South Carolina under
General Greene; with General Pickells in his
march through the Cherokee country to and down
the Tennessee river. At the siege of Augusta,
then i'll possession of the British, commanded by
Gen. Greenson, saw that officer shot in a balcony
by James Alexander, wing in disguise He
also states that when Augusta surrendered, the
British left the tories in the hands of the wings
and were slaughtered by them without mercy
John Mcmillan entered the service in LII in
Pittsylvania county, Virginia, and Immediately
marched to Guilford, North Carolina, after the
tories. In 1871, under q en-. Geene, was wounded
in engagement with the enemy at Guilford
courthouse, commanded by Lord CORVALLIS, and
followed in pursuit of him almost to Wilmington;
also at subsequent period Lord e. and his forces
in Virginia.
John Hames, ST. born in Mccklenburg, Va,
entered the service in 1916, in Union Dist, s. c.;
was in several skirmshes and engagements with
the Indians in the Cherokee country-at Blackstock
when General Sumpter wounded in the shoulder
by bullet at the siege of Fort CRANKY; at the
battle of Eutaw Springs under General Greene; at
the Cowpens when Tareton was defeated; under
General Greene at Cambridge or 96-lcading
very active life, we'll suited to his rowing and
audacious disposition. Colonel Henderson was
severely wounded at Eutaw. Springs, and Hames
carried him his back from the field to the
camp.
When on a scouting expedition, under Colonel
Brandon, fell in with General Marion with his
troops near CRANKY; unitedly followed and defeated
a large body of tories camped on the Peedee river
pursuing them down Broad river, which was to be
crossed by bridge. Previous to passing over
General Marion ordered the soldiers to spread their
blankets the bridge in order to prevent the tories
(who were supposed to be near from hearing the
tread of the horses. Before all had passed over,
the tories commenced attack, but were repulsed,
leaving behind several prisoners
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-08-23

TExAs.-The Gonzalez Enquirer gives the 9,
lowing significant fact in regard to-the crOD w.
that neighborhood.
One of the farmer, who lives on Peach Ora,
and one who was in town few days since, for a,
purpose of hiring negroes to pick cotton, st,,ai
that he will make this year, with only twelve han%
one hundred bales more than he can gather
The San Antonio Gazette says:
Though in our northern counties crops hayeb.s,
unusually good, the same cannot be said of Bes"
Atascosa and other western counties.
IMMENSE YIELD OF GRAIN.-The countrv,.
pers of this State announce the fact that the villa
of wheat alfthrough Western New York is u1nr
cedently large this year. Not only is the CROP
fine condition and free from rust and weevil, In,
the produce of the ears immensely large so that
we are informed from one source, the cultivatOn
are astonished 20 find that where they had preD,,
ed storage and bags for twenty bushels, they iar,
now to make provision for thirty or forty. And
learn from another quarter that this is true ala
of the rye and barly crops. This is cheerp,
prospect, truly.-N Y. Tribune.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-08-23
NORTH CAROLINA COLLEGE
Mt. Pleasant, Cabarrus Co., N, c

TENHIS promising Institution exhibits course Of
III study inferior to none in the State and its BOsrl
of Trustees feel confident that the prescribed course
will be ably, efficiently and satisfactorily carried out
having secured the services of men, in the selection
their Faculty, qualified to teach upon the approx
ed system
The expenses are less than those of any similar
sttutiOn in the entire South This arises in part from
its endowment, and in part from its location in
healthy section of country and in wealthy and MON
community
The Exercises will open the 2Stli OF Sep.
TENDER next, and continue FORTY-TWO WEEKS
without intermisson, except an Examination and Lii.
erary contest during the week including the 22d Feby
TERMS:--In the Preparatory Department, which
is intended to prepare young thoroughly for The
College Glasses, for Board Tuition, Room-rent,
Washing, Fuel &c. for the year. $01
For the College Department. do, do, lis
One Half inUdria6ly in Adrance.
sS5~ For further particulars address for Circular
Col. JOHN SHIMPOCH
Secy of the Board
Rev. D. II. BRITTLE,
President of n. c. College
Mt Pleasant N. c., July &c, 1859. 7l-Gt
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-08-23

PATENTs.-Among the list of Patents issued
from the United States Patent Office for the week
ending August Is, 1859, find the following:
To John ". Huntley, of Lanes Greek, n c.,
for improvement in cotton seed planters, and
Thomas f. Roberts, of Alamauce, n. G., for
improvement in trucks for Railroad cars.
SPONTANEOUS COMBUSTION FROM RUSTY Iron
MIR Marsh, an able chemist, found that Iron
long under water, when reduced to powder, in
variably becomes red-hot and ignites anything it
touches. A knowledge of this is important, and
it accounts for many spontaneous fires. A piece
of rusty old iron, brought into contact with bale
of cotton in warehouse shipboard, may oc
casion much loss of life and property.
Liked the Wife Better than tie Principlcs-
81 wished you would embrace my husbands prin-
cples,' said dashing lady in Washington to
member of the Opposition. 81 could never do
that; but would gladly embrace his wife" was
the reply-and that seemed to be the idea all
around in that latitude.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-08-23
FoRE1GN INTELLIGENCE.

The Times Paris correspondent says that the
Emperor is very anxious to satisfy the European
powers of his pacific intentions, and before many
days the European powers will be invited to unite
in Congress where the solution of the Italian diff
fcuIty will be proposed, which will deserve sup
port for its liberal character.
Prince Napoleon is said to be indetatIgable IN
his efforts for the amicabe settlement of all differ
ences among the European powers.
Gen Garabaldi has issued proclamation, dated
July 49, to the following effect:
However political affairs may tend, IN present
circumstances it is the duty of Italians not only
not to lay down their arms in manifest discourage
ment, but to swell their ranks, and to show Europe
that, guided by the heroic Victor Emmanuel, they
ready again to confront the vcissitudas OF war
Garabaldi declares his army ready at any mo-
mcnt to continue the war.
The correspondent of the London Times says
that great dissatisfaction exists at Rome The
French soldiers alone keep down general out
break.
The Bologna Gazette publishes declaration
that the ROmagna Gazette provinces have shaken
off the Papal yoke never to return again, and that
they desire annexation to Sardinia.
The contractors of the mammoth steamship
Great Eastern are to deliver the ship to the owners
complete on the 18th of August.
There have been several strikes among the
builders of London and more serious troubles are
anticipated. 1t was expected that forty thousand
men would be unemployed.
LIVERPOOL, August Cotton steady. Bread
stufs very dull Flour dull, and prices steady.
Wheat very dull and prices declining. Corn very
dull-inferior declined
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-08-23
A TERRIBLE RECOUNTRE.-Att tho Ri

A TERRIBLE RECOUNTRE.-At the Blue Lick
polls, Kentucky, election day, difficulty occurred
between two young men named Abbot and Delaney,
in which their fathers became involved, when the
elder D. struck the elder A. with piece of lead
pipe, which enrased the son Of the latter that
he drew large bowie knife, and thrust it twice
through Delaneys breast the blade passing out at
his back Delaney died almost Immediately; but
while he was breathing his last the father Of the
youth snatched the knife from his sons hand and
cut the dying mans face and head until he lost all
human resemblance
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-08-23
POWER OF IMAGINATION.

Dr. Noble, in a very able and analytic lecture at
Manchester, '.On tue Dynamite influence of Ideas"
told good anecdote of Mr. Courthouse, French
savant, in illustration Of the power of Imagination.
AS DIR. Noble says:
Mr.. Courthouse served in Napoleons army, and
was present at many engagements during the early
part of the last century. At the battle OF Wagram
in 1900, he was engaged in the fray; the ranks
around him had been terribly thinncd by shot, and
at sunset he was nearly isolated. While reload
ing his musket he shot down by a cannon ball.
Ills impression was that the ball had passed
through his legs below his knees separating them
from his thighs; for he suddenly sank down, short
encd, as he believed to the extent of about foot
in measurement The trunk of the body fell back
wards on the ground and the senses were complete
ly paraIyzed BY the shock. Thus he lay motion
less, among the wounded and dead, during the
rest of the night, not daring to move muscle,
lest the loss of blood should be fatally increased
He felt pain. but this he attributed to the stun
ming effect of the shock to the brain and nervous
system At early dawn he was aroused by one of
the medical staff who came round to help the
wounded. whats the matter with you, my good
fellow said the surgeon 'Ah. touch me tender
ly, replied NJ. Courthouse, Il bescech you;
cannon ball has carried of my legs The surgeon
examined the liulbs referred to, and then, giving
him good shake, sad with joyous laugh, get
up with you, you have nothing the matter with
you NJ Courthouse Immediately sprang up in
utter astonishmcnt, and stood firmly the legs
which he thought lost forever. Il felt more thank
full said Nj. Courthouse. than had ever been in
the whole course of my life before. l had indeed,
been shot down by an immense cannon ball. but
instead of passing through my legs, as firmly be-
ieved it had the ball had passed under my feet,
snd had plowcd hole in the earth beneath, at
least foot in depth, into which my feet suddenly
sank, giving me the idea that | had been thus
shortened by the loss of my legs The truth of
this story is vouched for by DIR. Noble.
Good manners are best learned by keeping good
company.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-08-23

" Persons afflicted with the Fever and Ague sboId
not spare either tne trouble expense procure DR. Hos
letters Celebrate Bters, whose benecen eec,s unon the
human system has been clearly proved those who have
oen stricken down In short of time by this dreadful
curse whose checks and and whose
are seess aud restless ard whose eyes are dim ard sunk
en- with death star them in the face this compound mus,
prove blessing; snacimg them from the very
mouth OF he grave. None know its true valre until
they nave tested It, When al others have failed these Ri
ers nave restored The sufferers pristine health TLe;.
popularity IN all The Western and Southern parts should in
rodace them all families. '"'
Sold by druggists and dealers generally, everywhere
For sale in Charlotte by E. NYE HUTCHINSON g. IN
August ,, 1859 In ~
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-08-23
Female Normal School, at High Point

Is miles uoest Of Greensboro on the ~ &. R0il,Dad
REV. n RAY, Principal, with efficient Assistants
The object of this Institution is provide for the
thorough education of young ladies, and add.
Onal feature, to qualify such of them may deseh
for the avocation of teaching. Its next session will
begin the first Monday in August. Instruction is given
in all the branches taught in the best Female Instu
tions. We have Apparatus, Pianos, &c The
penses less than at any other Institution of the
character in the State. Board alone and the English
Branches, $40 to $50 per session Latin and Greek
81 80; French S.; Ornamentals very low.
Board and half the tuition required in advance.
GSag" 80 young ladies will be received and credited
for tuition until they can teach and pay for it.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. for Southern Female Teaches
For full information address
REV. w. I. LANGD0N,
July IL, 1889 Pm Proprietor
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-08-23

n correspondent of the Philadelphia Ledger
writes as follows:
''But the hour for bathing has come, and such
scene! Squads of bathers dressed a la Highlander
are moving to the beach.-Without any mark to
distinguish age sex or condition, ali at least by a
common deformity placed upon the same level.
There waddles old fellow with the corporeal
dimensions Of Lambert, putting like pair Of
hand bellows, with cheeks and limbs shaken, to
recruit his shattered health in the briny waves.
There goes the fast young man, prenaturely
enervated by the irregularities and dss pations Of
city life. He expects to find panacea for the
evils inflicted by his dissolute career. There, too
goes the pale sentimental exclusive daughter of
idleness and luxury. She reminds me of torpid
chrysalis wrapped i'll butterfy's wings. No
doubt she expects to out of the bath recreaed
and restored But 10 there goes the dandy that
indistinct and hitherto inexplcable specimen of
the human people, A branch of hair, mass of
dry goods, small cane two pendants, and two
limbs correspondent toegs, (but whether possessing
flesh and blood not is unknown.) all the
distinguishing features of this mysterious creature
which battles the research Of the naturalist to
define, and the skill of the biological to give it
name. | do not know what its object is in bathing,
as it has not sufficient vitality to feed disease
upon, and is too intangible for the grasp of
death
Let us for moment enjoy the screcching,
coughing, sneezing, swimming scene before us,
while and the surf breaks all,
regardless alike of the high and low. what
pity [ hear one say, "society can't have the
monopoly of the ocean during the free
from the intrusion of these rulgaw outizans.'
What pity old ocean cannot wash out the
poisonous grangrene ofarr1gance that corrupts the
very life blood Of American society. Dash old
Ocean, and wash by the wave the brawny
chests of the artizans and the love-locks of the
Goldfish aristocracy Could moral lepresy be thus
washed away at the command Of some modern
Elisha, what a time there would be. But forbear
moralizng, as the thought itself is sufficiently
suggestive. The dip is over, and dripping with
brine they all hasten back to the hotel, where the
mighty struggle for precedence is soon evident
in the gaudy display and the naughty bearing of
those who would be lords but for the Constitution
Breast plates, broad the shields of the ancents,
which ought to be emblazoned with the armoral
bearings appropriate to the American aristocracy.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-08-23

ARRIVAL OF ENGIN EERs.-Mr McCalla, with
corps of Assistants, arrived in our town some
days since, and have commenced the Survey of a
route for the French Broad Rail Road from this
place to Spartanburg, s. c. The route was
surveyed few years since, and is known to be not
only practicable, but one of the most favorable to
be found in auy country. The present survey was
ordered with view to the final location of the
road-1sheriUe Nears
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-08-23

Nor Coon FOR Cows.-We regret ~ -
that an esteemed citizen of this county, M n ean
I'll. Alexander, lost six valuable cows laa. oa0s
in consequence oftheir eating green Chinese Ssek
Cane. They died within an hour. Farms,ss uga'
arc cultivating the Cane would do well to No, WOO
note of this-AsheUihe Neps
Probably the cows overloaded their stou,oh,
ate something else that injured them.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-08-23

SAVE YOUR GARDENS.-Mr f. Lyon, French
Chemist discovered Asiac plant the powe, ed leaves of
VIII CHI Is deadly poison gaden worms ants reaches
bed bugs ticks fees, and all species Of IIseets while il rs
perfectly harmless to mankind and and domes animals
child can eat IT, lie has received medals from Russia
France, England Germany, and medical COLLEGES
ard 'cetes Ii IS important discovery. The idea
o beng RID oi these pests weather is uxurv w
now hear the bedbugs lament
Lyons Powder, sure fate
Will our extermmate.
Arrangements are made through Messrs. Barnes g. Park
OF Nw ok, TO sell throughout the world II is put no in
TN cams tis, and bears the name of f. Lyon. go
Magnetic Powder kills all the insects in a trice
Magnetic Pills mixed for rats and mioe
sample FIasks, IS cts; regular sizes so cents and al
BARN S & PARK New York
Sold by F. Scarr, and E. Nye Hutchinson & Co
August 2, 1889 i'm ~
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-08-23

oUNTERFEIT.-Spurious SIS on the Commercial
Bank of Wilmington, N. G. are said to be
circulation in Virginia