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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-06-21

BEAUTIFUL ALLEGoRY-Mr. Crittenden was
engaged in defending man who had been indict-
ed for capital offence. After an elaborate and
powerful defence, he closed his effort by the fol-
lowing striking and beautiful allegory:
"When God in his eternal counsel conceived the
thought of mans creation, he called to him the
three Ministers who wait constantly upon the
throne-Justice, Truth and Mercy; and thus ad-
dressed them: Shall We make man? Then said
Justice, ooh God, make him not; for he will
trample upon thy laws Truth made answer also,
20 God, make him not; for he will pollute thy
sanctuaries. '-But Mercy, dropping upon her
knees, and looking up through her tears, exclam-
ed, % God, make him. / will watch over him
with my care through all tie dark paths which
he may have to tread Then God made man, and
said to him, % man! thou art the child of Mercy;
go and deal with thy brother"
The jury, when he finished, were drowned in
tears, and against evidence, and what must have
been their own convictions, brought in speedy
verdict of not guilty.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-06-21
THE TWo-HEADED GIRL.

We have seen good many queer references in
the papers to remarkable natural curiosity in the
shape of two colored twins joined together in a
much more remarkable manner than the Siamese
twins We have seen them recently alluded to
under the name ..of the 1.-Two Headed Girl" &C.,
and good deal of further nonsense
The phenomenon or phenomena alluded to was,
or were, born in Columbus county, n g., and were
known as the Columbus twins. Their mother be-
longed, we believe to MIR. Jabez Mckay When
they were quite young-in their baby -hood, We
might say-certainly not a year old, we
them at the Carolina Hotel in this place.
Their mother, large, likely looking, fat, black
woman, was with them. We looked at them then.
They were tro, joined near the base of the spine
their whole physique else being duplicate
They were pretty, sprightly colored children,
rather light, but not apparently Of mixed blood.
The gentleman who b. | ..lem said he was taking
them on to Richmond, Va, to place them for the
present under medical superintendent.
Afterwards we h. ard that Messrs Shelton &
Paul had got them, exhibiting them, Mr. j. p
Smith, of Wadesboro, N c., being the real owner
The persons having charge of them sold them in
New Orleans for certain consideration to be paid
in Texas lands, which consideration never was
made good. The parties thus getting control
carried them North and the Abotionsts took
them to England, whence Mr. Smith got them
back on the claim of the mother, who belonged
to him, and whose claim their natural guardian
the laws of England would not reject.
The children, for spite Of their remarkable union
they are taoo, when We last heard of them, were
represented to us as belonging to Mr.. Smith, who
is now, we think, of Spartansburg District, S. G.,
and were in some measure under the control of
Mr.. Vestal, formerly resident near Wadesboro,'
n. c. They were then we'll cared for, as was their
mother-better than they could be in any other
position.
This, We take it, is pretty plain account of the
"Two- Headed Girl" misnomer for what is tuo
girls. We look upon them as about the most re-
markable natural phenomenon existant-certainly
the most remarkable we have ever seen-far more
so than the Siamese twins and more pleasing than
these last The Columbus twins are likely, spright-
ly children-the siamese twins ugly, penurious,
unpleasant Chinese Wilmington Journal
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-06-21

pSs- A remarkable duel took place near New Or
leans on the 30th of May between two men named
Garcia and Percival. Having some difficulty of a
triaiDg character, they agreed to go quietly to a
retired spot and fight it out. Accordingly they
procured cab and rode together to place on one
of the shell roads, taking no seconds with them.
Arrived at the spot agreed upon, Percival got out
of the cab and proposed that it should be fair
fist fight and that the cabman should search them
and take possession of their weapons Garcia re-
fused, land leaped from the cab, when he was i'm
mediately attacked by Percival, who stabbed him
in five places with knife, and then ran away.
Garcia drew a revolver, but sank down helpless
before he could use it. He died the next morn
ing from the effect of his wounds, and an inquest
was held over his body. 1t was impossible to say,
from the testimony, whether Perclval had knife
in the commencement of the ARRAY, or whether
he wrested it from his antagonist.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-06-21

NATURE is THE GREAT PHYSICIAN-ThIs is
now admitted by The medical profession fundamental
pncpe OF hea ling science 1t is wisely provided by the hu
man economy that whenever anything wrong The phys
cal SYSTEM the natural forces of the body brought bear
to expel the disease The am therefore, streng
then the natural powers This has been kept N view BY the
skIltu conpouDders OF DR.. ]. HOSTETTER'S BIT.
IERS which operate give fresh vitality to all the organs
OF the body The effect Of this medicine upon the
the liver and the kidneys, prompt and decisive The pa
ers, soon feels as he had taken new lease Of lfe
For sale in Charlotte by E. NYE HUTCHINSON & CO.
June. 1859. - -
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-06-21
WIsTAR's BALsAM OF WILD CHERRY,

The Editor OF the Boston Post says-We ha NOT mill
recently been acquainted expermenay with true value
OF Wsars Balsam From this truly valuable preparation
we have received benefit having recently used il
case OF severe cold and cough with success and
most cheInly recommend TO those alike afflicted 1t
scientific preparation and worthy of confidence"
DR.. Bradford Knapp. of Crown Point N. " in letter
dated August says In the Of my practice in this
vicny have tested the good qualities OF Wistars Baam
OF Wild Cherry in Pulmonary complaints, and wish TO
procure a supply of the medicine.
None genuine unless signed /. BUTTS on the wrapper
Seth Fowle d Co. Boston, proprieoIs Sold in Char
1otle by E. NYE HUTCHINSON L. co.
June !, 1859
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-06-21

Power OF THE FRENCH GUNs.-In the late
battle of Montebello, the new French guns threw
their bullets more than t,co English miles. The
effect so terrific upon the Austrian ranks that
the centre was obliged to fall back upon the re-
serve. 1t would seem that the Austrian guns do
not equal those of France and that Francis Joseph
will be obliged like unskillfal duelist, to force
his antagonist into close quarters. When the
fighting shall fairly commence in Lombardy and
the mountains of the Tyrol, it will matter little
how far gun win carry. In pitched battles,
Austrian cannon and rifle viii destroy life, nothing
more is required. Express.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-06-21

HOUSES ARE CLEARED OF VERMIN
And Gardens preserved from the ravages oinsects and
worms by Lyons Magnetic Powders and Pills ~
Farewell 10 sleep, when btd-bugs prey
OI rats and mice (confouDd them) play
Professor Lyon found plant in the interior of Asia the
powdered leaves of which certain death TO gaden insects
ants, reaches bugs, feas ticks mo his, &C. small amount
house OF all these annoying pesfs is free from poison
and harmless to mankind and domestic animals 1t more
valuable preserving crops than guno making them grow
Many worthless limitations advertised The only genuine
is signed T. Lyon icsn be ordered through any merchant
Powder kills all insects in trce,
But Pills mixed Tor and mice
Sample Flasks 25 cents; regular Sizes so cents & 81
BARNES & PARK, New York
Sold by F. Scarr, and E. Nye Hutchison & Co
June !, 1859 I'm , ~
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-06-21
PIEDMONT SPRINGS.
Stokes COUNTY, Y. G.,

HNHESE well-known and popular Springs, situated
IL in the county of Stokes, miles from Danbury,
the county site, claim share of the attention of tie
health and pleasure-seekng public of North Western
Carolina, and the State.
The Proprietor has effected great mprove ment in
the arrangements of his House. and is able to
commodate 800 boarders with ease and comfort
The Scenery of this section is regarded unsur-
passed in beauty by any to be found in the State.
Though not Wild broken and romantic that of the
extreme West. there is quiet loneliness about it,
charming to the beholder. The Springs gush imme-
diatey from the base of of the noble hills
ing the Sauratown Mountains; the most prominent and
attractive peak of which is Moores Knob, distant 4
miles. In the vicinity of the Springs is situated also
that beautiful natural curiosity,
THE CASCADE
visit to which always repays the trouble. Every
possible convenience for the and comfort
guests will be provided.
TRAVELLING FACILITIES.-The Proprietor will
triweekly line of Coaches from Salem during the
season. thus nsuring to visitors from distance direct
and easy transportation without annoyance or delay
Distance from High Point to Salem l8 miles From
Salem to Springs, % miles.
TERMS.-one man per month, $50 90
% d" g week............. 9 90
1" +" I" day,.........-.-.... SO
Children under II gears d SERVANTS Half Rates
These popular Springs invaluable for their Medi-
cnal qualities. They have cured Scrofua, Dyspepsia
and diseases of the Chest when all other remedies had
failed. par The Season opened June the lst. -ysa
PLYADES SMALLWOOD.
June Z 1850. 3m
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-06-21

TERsE AND PITHY-Dr Abernethy, the cele-
brated physician, was never more displeased than
by hearing patient detail long account of
troubles. A woman, knowing Abernethy's love
of the laconic, having burned her hand, sad "a
burn" "a poutice, quietly answered the learned
doctor. The next day she returned, and said
"Better." Continue the poultice," replied DIR.
Abernethy. In week she made her last CALL and
her speech was heightened to three words. "Well;
your feet" Nothing" said the physician, you
are the most sensible woman | ever saw"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-06-21

A REMINIsCENcE.-The tradition now current
in the papers. tells US that Washington when a
youth, was rejected by the beautiful Miss Cary, of
Virginia, because, her father phraised it, :" she
has been accustomed to ride in her own chariot"
When Washington married the young widow
Gusts, who resembled Miss Cary as much as
twin sister ever did another, and after he had won
fame for himself and liberty for his country, he
met his old love (then young widow on public
occasion, and bowling to her profoundly, in recog-
nition she tainted.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-06-21

JUDGE MCLEAN's IDEA OF CONGRESSIONAL
INTERvENTIoN.-TheL Louisville Journal says that
gentleman, in recent conversation with Judge
Mclean, at Cincinnati, put the question Of
Intervention for protection directly to that eminent
republican jurist, asking him if, on the assumption
that the right of slave property exists in the
Territories, as declared by the Supreme Court in
the bred Scott case, it is not the solemn duty of
Congress to protect it: Judge Mclean instantly
replied, "Clearly, sir"
The Judge, being Black Republican, would,
of course relish this issue Ifganed it will do the
South good, because the law could not be
enforced if the popular sentiment of territory was
not in favor of it. IT, on the other hand the
popular sentiment was for slavery; Congressional
Intervention would not be required. What Judge
Mclean as Black Republican, would like about
the issue, is the material for agitation which it
would furnish and thus strengthen his party
Southern craftsmanship will of course, fight for
the shadow, whilst the substance being lost and
give the Republicans their much desired party
pabulum.-CokunaJia Caroliaian.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-06-21
Georgia State Contention.

MILLEDGEvILLE. June 16-The Democratic
State Convention nominated Brown for Governor
by general reclamation. Resolutions were adopted
re-afirming the Cincinnati Platform, and express
ing confidence in the ability and patriotism of
President Buchanan; and also its approval of the
principles contained in his inaugural and annual
message on the subject Of slavery
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-06-21
Later From Hdra0G.

CHARLESTON, June 13.-The steamer Isabel,
from Havana, with dates to the 10th inst, arrived
to-day. The body Of Ex-Consul Robertson was
placed on board the barque Hamilton, on the 9th
inst for conveyance to Philadelphia The barque
Ardennes was daily expected on the Cuban coast
with cargo Of Africans The ship Live Yankee
arrived on the I'd June, from Macoa, with no
Chinese Coolies
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-06-21

THE LATE CoMET.-Mr. Bruhn, celebrated
Prussian astronomer, has announced that it will
take the late comet two thousand one hundred
years to travel around its orbit and pay us another
visit and naively 'supposes" that ''few of will
be here to welcome it back"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-06-21
NOTICE..
State of N. Carolina, McckIcnburs Co.

State of N. C;rolina, Mccklcnburs Co.
Court Of Pleas and Quarter Sessions-4prH Tsrm 1852
John F. Lee Aurelius Helton.
Original Attachment--Levy on Land.
1t appearing the satisfaction of the Court that the
defendant Aurelius Helton is not resident of this
State, is therefore ordered that publication be made
for six successive weeks in the Western Democrat
newspaper published in the town of Charlotte notifying
said defendant to be and appear at the Court Of
Pleas and Quarter Sessions to be held for the county of
Mecklenburg at the court house in Charlotte, the
fourth Monday in July next then and there to show
cause, any he has, why the land levied shall not
be condemned to satisfy the plaintiffs debt
Witness, W. K. Reid Clerk of said court at office
in Charlotte the 4th Monday of April A D. 1859, and
of American Independence the SD year.
65-6t w. K. REID Clerk
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-06-21
b cot rs, Brogans,
SHOES, LEATHER, &C.

SHOES, LEATHEH @"'
for less money than could possibly do and have hm
go on account. 1t is to your interest to make wv.
purchases for cash, it will each pair OF sn
ten hfteen and frequently twenty five cents and SOM
times fifty cents in fine shoes and Congress Caters M
on boots the saving will be still greater from fifty ceh
to one dollar per pair. For these reasons am enaO
to make this deduction in the price of Boots and on
First in all kinds of business where credit is gs
there are some bad debts, and MANY that are gooa ~
not pay up promptly, thereby creating loss in nte
which will sum up heavily where there is much ou;,
ness; tits true many pay up after long tme win ~
per cent interest, but that does not answer IN u
where money is worth ten per cent. The secona
negligence or forgetuness the part of the mercn
or clerk to charge the goods sold. The third - 10
necessity of employing to write up the %
and make out the Accounts, which amounts to IA
Generally termed expenses) of from five to six huno'
dollars a year. =,
1t therefore becomes me to stop up these great oi
from the credit SYSTEM and sell you my goods
BOOTS, SHOES, BROGANS, LEATHER, &e1
at the great saving you of ten fifteen per CENT hr
Merchants will find it TO their interest to make 'nd
purchases from have all my goods manufac'uhe
to order, and win sell goods AS LOW as they Gan nts
bought in New York, and will guarantee to dupnSe
any order invoice purchased in New York, Phn"
phia, Baltimore, or Charleston.
TT rs FOR CASH ONLY.
May 81, 1850. j. led. f.. Boone
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-06-21
NOTICE.

It appearing from returns made to u.s. that mon
than million of Dollars have been subscribed to IN
capital stock of the Bank of North Carolina, notice
hereby given that the Stockholders in said Bank viii
meet in the city of Raleigh Wednesday the 2Othd
july for the purpose of organizing the corporations
cording to the provisions of the charter
JOHN w. ELLIS
D. w. COURTS,
June ID, 1859 st G. II. BROGDEM
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-06-21

A wag on seeing an old gobbler trying to swal-
low cotton string, very facetiously remarked,
That was the last attempt to introduce cotton into
Turkey'
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-06-21

I" ANTED,
500 head Of Beef Cattle, 500 head Of Shey
The subscriber will pay the highest cash prices fu
Beeves and Sheep.
Those having Beef Cattle Sheep for sale would d
well to inform in person by letter as early a.
possible. ]. L. STOUT, Town Butcher
Charlotte, June 7, 1859.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-06-21

A BETTER TIME COMING!
READ, PONDER, AND ACT UPON IL
The plan has often suggested itself to my mind thai
1t would be better for all parties the purchaser and m
dealer to make contracts for CASH ONLY in exchang
for merchandise and in pursuance of that plan WIZ
on and after the first day Of July neat, sell for cash OI
believing that all equally interested by thai
means will be enabled to sell you goods in my lhT
The hydraulic press., 1859-11-26
COnStable,S Sale.

L virtue of an execution issued out of S. B. Casa
- wells Esq court, of Bridgeport township, county
OF Nevada to me directed in favor of NJ F. Holt Otis
Hiscox and Adam Crawford partners under the name
and firm of Shawmut Mill Co.. and against Peter Gra-
ham: j. f. Drake, Philip Riley, Robert Sterling ID.
McBeth, j. w. Wood and John Doe, partners, miners
under the firm of Bay State Co., have seized and shall
expose for sale at public auction, o'clock on the
Fifth day of December, A. ID. 1859,
at French Corral in front of S B. Caswells Esq office
to satisfy Judgment rendered by the aforesaid court
the Sd day of November D. 1852 in favor of tbe
above-named plaintiffs and against the defendants for
the sum of two mildred and f0rty-one dollars and
ninetyone cents debt interest damages and costs Of
suit. with 21 per cent per month interest from date
OF Judgment the following described property. to-wit
A that tract or parcel of ground comprising the
mining cainsof the Bay State Co., there being eight
Ill number, more Or less Of the of 50 by $50 feet
and situated in Bridgeport township, Nevada county
upon Manzanita Hill. in the town of Sweetand back
OF the Old Dominion House, adjoining the claims ofthe
prospect Co. and lying northerly from the same hay
ing front OF l6O feet, and running back into the hill
100 feet more or less, and designated by stakes-to
gether with all TOOLS suice boxes and privileges be-
longing to said claims Also, all their right title and
interest in and to the tail suce situated in Old Do
mnon Rayine, and connecting with the tailsuice of
Clark Co, in SweetIand Creek.
The above having been taken in execution as the
property of the Bay State Co., and will be sold to the
highest bidder for cash. to satisfy the above demand
and a6cruing costs.
Dated Sweetand the ninth day of November, A. D.
1859.
n12tds S. s.HUSSEY, Special Constable.
The hydraulic press., 1859-11-26
COnStable'S Sale.

DY virtue of execution, issued out of Justice
DS B. Caswell, Esq. Court. of Bridgeport Town
ship, county of Nevada to me directed, in favor Of
NJ L. Holt. Otis Hiscox and Adam Crawford. partners
doing business under the name and firm of Shawmut
Mill Co. and against James Ryan, John Madden, Den
mis- Hennisey. John Ryan, Kern Ryan, VIM. Roach
John Dee and Richard Roe miners, partners doing
business in the name of Tennessee Co.. have SEIZED
and shall expose for sale at Public Auction. between
the hours of II o'clock NJ. and o'clock NJ, on the
Fifth day of Dece nber, A. d. 1859,
at French Corral, in front of S. b. Caswells Esq of
fee, to satisfy judgment rendered by the aforesaid
court the ID day of November, 1852 in favor
abovenaIned plaintiffs and agastth defendants for
the of three hundred and nineteen dollars and six
cents, debt, interest, damages and costs of suit with
~ per cent per month interest from date of gihent
the following described property, to-wit
All that tract or parcel of mining ground Man.
zana Hill, town of Sweetland, Bridgeport Township
Nevada county, comprising twelve claims in number
Ter Co.. on the north by claims of New York Co.,
the west by claims Of Kentucky Co. and Last Chance
Co., the south by the road running east and west
together with all tools, sluice boxes and fixtures
The above having been taken in execution the
property of the Tennessee Co., and will be sold the
highest bidder for cash satisfy the above demand and
accruing costs.
Dated at Sweetland, the seventh day of November,
D. 1859.
S. S. HUSSEY,
n12 IDS Special Constable
The hydraulic press., 1859-11-26
gegal Aptites.
COnstabre,s sale.

ID virtue of an execution, issued cut of Justice
LIB. Caswells Esq court, of Bridgeport township
county of Nevada to directed in favor of 81 Holt
Otis Hiscox, j. c. Broderic and T. f. Gould, partners
in the name of Shawmut Mill Co, and against James
James Ryan, John Madden, Denns Hennisey John
Ryan, Kern Ryan, VIM Roach, John Doe and Richard
Roe, partners in the firm of Tennessee Co., I have
seized and shall expose for sale at public auction be-
tween the hours of / and 4o'clock NJ on the
Fifth day Of December, A. ID. $50,
at French Corral in front of S. B. Caswels ESQ., Office
to satisfy Judgment rendered by the aforesaid court
the I'd day of November 1862 in favor of above
named plaintiffs and against the defendants for the
sum of sevepty-seven dollars and seventy-four cents
debt interest damages and costs of suit, with 81 per
cent per month interest from date bfJhdgment, the
following described property to-wit:
All that tract parcel of mining ground on Manza-
nita Hill, town of Sweetand, Bridgeport Township,
Nevada county, comprising twelve claims in number,
and bounded follows On the east by claims of Fowl
er & Co., on the north by claims of New York Co,
the west by claims of Kentucky Co and Last Chance
Co.. the south by the road running east and west
together with all TOOLS suce boxes and fixtures
The above having been taken in execution as -the
property of the Tennessee Co., and will be sold to the
highest bidder for cash to satisfy the above demad and
accruing costs.
Dated Sweetand the seventh day of November, A. D.
1859.
S. S. HUSSEY,
n12tds Special Constable.
The hydraulic press., 1859-11-26

Our LOVELY CLMATE-The winter cli-
mate of Italy, with which that of California
is often compared, loses much by the COM
parison. In fact, the Italian climate, about
which So many sentimentalletter-w writers and
moon-struck poets and dreamers have gone
in ecstacies, is simply humbug. l shivered
through several weeks of 'soft Italian air"
last winter, in Florence and Venice, and ex-
perienced for many days the cheerful SEN
satlons which an almost impenetrable, over
hanging and permeating fog gives man, in
Milan and Turin. In all these cities, and in
Rome, fire is absolutely necessary in the
winter, and in Venice last winter snow fell
to considerable depth, and laid long
enough to have made quite good sleighing
If there had been any place to sleigh it.
am satisfied that numbers of the poor con-
sumptive patients sent to winter and to die
in Italy, would be much more apt to derive
benefit from the climate of q California win
ter. Throw up your hats and rejoice, 0, ye
Californians, that your ''lines have fallen in
such pleasant places. .''-Aha Correspondence.