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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-01-18

How COFFEE CANE TO BE UsED-It is some
what singular to trace the manner in which arose
the use Of the common beverage, coffee, without
which few persons, in any half or wholly civilized
country in the world, would seem hardly able to
exist. At the time Columbus discovered America,
it had never been known or used. 1t only grew in
Arabia and upper Ethiopia. The discovery of its
beverage, is ascr5ed to the Superior OF a
monastery, in Arabia who, DESTROYS of preventing
the monks from sleeping their nocturnal services,
made them drink the infusion Of Coffee upon the
report of some shepherds, who observed that their
foeks were more lively after browsing the fruit
of that plant. Its reputation spread through the
adjacent countries and in about two hundred years
reached Paris. \ single plant brought there in
sixteen hundred and fourteen became the parent
stock of all coffee plantations in the West Indies
The extent of consumption can now hardly be
realized. The United States alone annually consume
at the cost of its landing from fifteen to sixteen
million of dollars. You may know the Arabia or
Mocha, the best coffee, by its small bean of dark
color. The Java and East Indian, the next in
quality, alarger and paleryelow. The West Indian
Rio has blush greenish gray tint.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-01-18
Agricultural Meeting.

A meeting of the Mecklenburg Agricultural Society
will be held in Charlotte the 9th Saturday in January
(beng County Court week. at o'clock A full attend.
is requested, Officers to be elected and
other important business transacted.
Dec. IA, 1858. A. b. DAVIDSON, Prest
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-01-18

Bay Brazil has 62 vessels of war-nearly as
many the United States-30 of which are fine
steamers. Her standing army numbers $4,000
men, and her national guard 100000.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-01-18

At sale of Negroes in this place on the 1st
inst, lot of twenty, including men, women and
children, brought sl6,71l; blacksmith sold for
$1,000, field hand for 81 400, and boy twelve
years old for 81 ,102.-Ndrion Star
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-01-18
Notice.

BY virtue of the last Will and Testament of David
Chambers will expose to public sale at the late resi-
dence of said Chambers Thursday, the 10th day Of
January, 1852 the following real and personal property
to-wit: the HOME PLANTATION, containing about
two hundred and eighteen acres, lying the waters
of McAlpins Creek, adjoining the lands Of Elan Wolf
and others. tract known as the Russell Tract con-
tanning about sixty acres, lying the waters of Nc
Michaers Creek, adjoining the lands Of Thos. Russell
and others. Also, tract known as the Boyce Tract
containing about one hundred acres, lying on Meal
pins Creek adjoining the lands of Vim Ross and
others. These lands well adapted to the growth
of Grain and Cotton.
At the same time l will sell the personal property
belonging to the Testator, consisting of Horses Mules
Cattle, Hogs, Corn, Wheat, Farming Tools, Wagons,
Cotton-Gin, quantity of cured Pork &C., &c
A credit will be giyen-Terms made known on the
day of sale.
VIM REID, Exr
Dac
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-01-18
BRITISH BLooDTHIRsTY REVENGE


correspondent of the Madras Athenaum con-
dennis in strong language, the mcreess manner in
which the native insurgents butchered by the
British troops, whenever they get an opportunity
He says Of the storning of SalimpOre:
''Attcr a great deal of Street citing, the loss
to the enemy was 700 killed and 800 wounded, all
their guns taken, and quantity of arms and am
nluntlon, with two elephants captured. Our
casualties were two Europeans killed and about
thirty in all wounded. l again say L do net hold
to the indiscriminate slaughter of the OF this
prolific soil At Salimpore, | am told, that the
men, their knees prayed with appraised hands,
but they were not spared. Neither, far as L
have learnt, have any number of prisoners been
made. [ maintain that this wholesale killing is
quite unbccoming to civilized nation, and
will yet if We are not wise III time involve III
trouble and disgrace. For the miscreant sepoys
have not shadow of pity. But with the inhabi-
tants of Dude the case is different All the
large bodies i'll arms against us nothing more
than armed retainers, taking service under various
leaders. There are sepOys and sowars amongst
them, but there is man, soldier, who could
not easily discriminate between the marshal bear
ing Of sepoy trained, and man who handles
matchbox. Were there any actual fghting, were
the loss somewhat more propOrtiOnatc, it would be
consolation, at least to think that they died fight
ing hard But when reflect that these numbers
who are slain, have been disposed Of by the rifle
more commonly dug with the bayonet, it wears
another aspect. This wholesale slaughter must be
put an end to. We have been gutted with blood
The English have avenged Cawnpore and the
other massacres thrice over; they should ''remem-
Der mercy now.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-01-18
LAND FOR SALE.

Two Hundred Acres OF fine farming Land, lying
the line Of the Charlotte and South Carolina Railroad
is offered for sale. Terms will be made accommodating
For further particulars apply to
SAML A. HARRIS
December %, 1858. If
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-01-18

sg~ Will Sour Krout explode? is a question
recently raised. We think it is mean and stink
ing enough to explode, and do damage too.-Fir.
Will God Fish" ever quit stnking.-FInale.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-01-18

BSg- A. IL Hunt, of Columbia, offers a ffv
dollar silver pitcher for the best specimen of
native African imported in the years 1S5S-59,
and exhibited at the next State fair.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-01-18
cLANDEsTINE MARRIAGES.

If we inquire what is the common result of such
marriages, we will find that in the large majority
of cases they do not produce the coveted happ-
ness. After the first excitement passes away, af
ter the charming romance has been enjoyed and
grown stale, after the rejOicings the brilliant
victory have been duly celebrated there arises the
necessity of counting the cost, and the vulgar elc
ments of bread and butter found to enter large
ly into the requirements Of the connuptial state
Sometimes the young couple are possessed of sufi-
cient means to provide the necessarc: and even
the uxuries of life, but in these eases ennui an
earlier visitor, because the healthful excitement
which is the product Of daily occupation is want
ing. Too much of the felicity of these hasty mar
riages is found in the first success the first triumph
over formidable Obstacles and the constantly re-
curing lesson which both learn is that the idozed
object of such boundless love is not angelic, but
human. 1t is almost infallibly certain that neither
party has anything approaching just estimate of
the fearful responsibilities belonging to the we'd
ded state. Under Cod the entire happiness of a
wife's lifetime depends upon the feelings and con-
duct of the husband to whom she may have rashly
committed all her hopes. Altogether, aside from
the requirements of food, rainent and shelrer,
there are ten thousand indispensable elements, in
every happy household. The ever present SYM
pathy, which cannot be cultivated, but which must
be of spontaneous growth, and which is not mani
tested i'll words, or looks, acts; but like cleo
trio flash, passes from one heart to the other-the
patient forbearancc which cannot be stimulated
by any amount of stoical indifference, but which
must be the legitimate offspring Of unselfish
love that rare self-denal which has no sting, be-
cause it is swallowed up in the sympathy with her
qualification for whom the sacrifice is made. All
these constantly present in the heart of the
true husband, and he who is unconscious of them,
but lamely meets the obligations he has incurred
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-01-18

A sovereign cure and preventive of the Piles
T. NYE HUTCHINSON 4 co
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-01-18

Hon John A. Tucker who committed suicide
few weeks ago in Georgia, left behind him the
following letter addressed "to p. Ii. Colquitt,
Editor Columbus Times -
Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1859-11-19
de-, ]" attempt or offer to exercise that perfect
freedom, the constitution prOpriO rigOre estops

&e.,' attempt or offer to exercise that perfect
freedom, the constitution proprio rigore estops
them.
Let us suppose that the free negroes of
Canada and the Northern States were to flock
into territory that Southern planters were
settling up, would they 1.-THE planters) have
to wait until they formed State constitution
before they could interfere with their status of
freedom? / apprehend little .unfriendly
legislation" would be resorted to if nothing
more, and there would be no need of Con-
gressional legislation to give force to the
bred Scott decision in that direction. q i
The Attorney General says that when Mr..
DOUGLAS says 1.-THE Constitution neither es-e
tablishes nor prohibits slavery in the States
or Territories beyond the power of the people
lie gally to control it,'' that he sails to point
no Point" And when be says 1.-THE Consti-
tuition leaves the people perfectly free
and subject only to the Constitution of the
United States" he, (Mr. DoUGLAs) carries US
round full circle and drops US precisely at
the place OF beginning, that "the statement
proves nothing, defines nothing and explains
nothing" but merely darkens the subject as
words without meaning always do" Now
when we reflect that Mr. DoUGILs put this
idea (if not the very words) into the Kansas
Nebraska bill, with the appreciation of the
whole democratic party, and when ii was en-
grated into the Cincinnati platform by the
convention nominating Mr.. Buchanan, and
that the high position the Attorney General
now occupies was attained by the same con-
! struction given to it by the people as now
held by Mr.. DoCGLAs, are we not constrained
to regard his assaIlant as unmindful of the
I means if not ungrateful to the man that bore
him to it.
( And the Attorney General in characteriz-
ing the doctrine ''as words without meaning"
does he not charge and admit that the sub
iect was darkened and the people deceived in
1856. And when be proposes that the con-
Test of 1860 shall be fought on the came
platform without any Interpretation, does
he not signify his readiness to deceive the
people again.
Mr. DOUGLAS holds that the doctrine enun-
ciated is simple, plain and definite, and
looked at in connection with the time and
circumstances under which il was adopted,
cannot be mistaken.
That it was regarded by the American De-
nocracy as teaching the doctrine of non
Intervention by Congress, with slavery in
he Territories as well as the States
That it appeared TO them as simple, plain
md just, and they embraced it and triumph
d Nth it as such. and any and all efforts to
make the honest democracy believe and ad-
nit that they aimed to be understood as
yoting to maintain the right and duty of
Congress to pass slave codes for the terrific
rie- in default Of the people of the territories
do so themselves. must necessarily prove
abortive, unless pretended democrats CO.
lperate with those who have always doubted
the peoples capacity and intelligence for
salt government. ......
; A DOUGLAS DEuoCRAT.
Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1859-11-19
From the Memphis Appeal.
Douglas ia the Country.

1t has been frequently said by the very
small squad Of Congressional Protectionsts
among us. that Mr.. Douglas had no friends
outside of Memphis. This is great mistake
MIR. Douglas not only has many warm hearted
friends ia this Congressional District but we
are quite certain that nine-tenths of the De-
mocracy of the District would heartily sup
port him (as they would any good Democrat h.,
should he receive the nomination for the
Presidency. Besides, there are hundreds of
old line Wings who prefer him to all other
aspirants, as the only man, they think, who
can surely beat the Black r publican candi-
date next year and save the Union.
In the counties of Shelby, Fayette, Hay
wood. Hardeman and Madison, we are fully
justified in saying, there is little or no fac
tious. opposition, ''outside of Memphis
among Democrats, to any particular Demo-
cratic leader, aud least OF all TO Mr. Douglas.
In McNairy county, which is in the Hon.
John V. Wright's Congressional District, we
are assured, tie same harmony prevails. We
have just received business letter from a
well-kuown Democrat of that country, who,
after the signature Of his name, goes on to
describe himself as
"A Ch2rl' ston Convention Democrat, even
If Stephen A. Douglas is the nominee. Not u
single Democrat (he goes on to say) in this
county, 70 far as l know, objects to him, (Mr.
Doughs) and / think l know nearly, il not
quite all OF them"
Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1859-11-19
Abolition Philanthropy - Governor
Chase.

When the news of John BRowS's Harper's
Ferry enleuHe burst upon the country, startling
all right thinking men by its wickedness,
Northern men protesting 10 condemn the act,
claim' d that his motives were good aud phil
anthropic. His zeal was proper but his ef-
forts misdirected. His love Of the slave, his
desire TO strike the manacles from their limbs,
and to usher them into the Haven of free
negro liberty in Canada, had perverted his
Judgment, and led him into foily-they will
not admit into crime. But il turns out that
JoHN BRowS bad no real affection fer the
slave, be hated Shareholders. and in that he
found an incentive to his sc-called philan-
thropy. We doubt whether there is an uctive
anti-slavery man in the non-slayehulding
States. who is governed by higher or more
honorable motive. II they really wish 10
advance the interests of the negro, they
would first use every effort TO elevate the ne
rroes in the free States in The scale Of hu-
mainly; instead of keeping them in the de-
graded aud debasiug condition which every
where characterizcs them in those States. As
a class there are no more wretched and brutal
people living in the midst OF civilized and
enlightened communities. That they are
permitted thus to remain, without proper
efforts TO, their Improvement, Is a disgrace to
the section OF country which contains them.
We are constrained to believe that they are
left to their degradation pnrposely; no one
cares to improve them. The weak-souled
philsnthropists who weep over the unhappy
fate OF the well-frd and well-clothed, happy,
contented slaves OF the South would like To
see them (the Northern free negroesl swept
from the face of the earth; II that were the
only means TO get them out OF sight. We
may pass this Judgment with assurance OF
doing these philanthropls, no wong. since
one of their chieis confcsses almost rs much
We aliude to Gov. CHASE, % Ohio, a bright
particular star" In the armament Of negro
worshippers In the last Huntsville Democrat,
we end an instructive letter relative to this
man, written by distinguished clergyman
Of the Cumberland Presbyterian Chneh. We
copy Il below. 1t should be read by every
man and woman In the whole country. Mr..
CBApIcE went 10 Ohio, on what be conserved
70 be mission Of msrcy, aud put 10 the
test the regard of Mr.. CHAsE for the negro.
He ssser.ainsd that Ma. CHAsE does not wish
Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1859-11-19

the slave enancpoted for The ioue he bears him,
but because he aates his master. He and old
JOHN BROWN are in this respect alike in this
respectfully are boon companions. Let US
hear no more hereafter of the mistaken phi
lanthropy of Northern anti-slavery men.
They have no philanthropy. Under the
veil of philanthropy they hide the most Of
human passions:
Editor Of The Democrat:
DEAR SIR In compliance with your re-
quest, furnish, briefly. the particulars of An
interview had by myself with S. p. Chase
Governor OF the State of Ohio, in regard to
emancipa,ed slaves. ~ 81 -
Near the close Of the winter of 1857,
visited Ohio at the instance of S. ID. Cabiniss,
Ed. and Samuel G. Townsend, for the pur-
pose of selecting a home for a number OF
slaves belonging TO the estate of Samuel
Townsend deceased. and who. according to
his last will, were to be liberated and
settled in some Free State. Having letters
TO several distinguished gentlemen in Gin
cinnaii. mainly Of the Clergy and the Bar;
and having made their acquaintance. OBJ
tanned from them, letters to other Intelligent
and influential citizens, in different portions
OF the State. Among many Others, | had
letters to His Excellency. Gov. S. p. Chase.
1 called on blm among the first men, alter
! my arrival in Columbus, believing, from
what had learned of him from others who
knew him well, that he would take deep
interest in the matter of my mission; and that
owing to bis thorough acquaintance with the
physical and moral developments OF the State.
generally he would be fonnd an efficient friend
of those represented. / was received by the
Governor with apparent cordially and receiv
ed from him much information in regard To
the various negrO-school and colonies &C.,
in the State. But to my utter as
! tonishment, Governor Chase, closed bis
conversation on the subject, by rcmarkiDg,
with emphasis, that for .'bis part, he would
rather never see another free negro set his
| foot upon Ohio soil: - | asked his reason.
Because" said be, ''ther moral influence il
| degrading" | then remarked. that it ap-
| peared 10 me ''gIaring inconsistency in hin
and others in Ohio, 10 love our Southern
slaves so much as to desire their freedom anc
clamor for their emancipation, and yet hat
| them much as to be unwilling To allO,
| them home in their own Slate /; especially
SO, since, by the existing laws in the SLAVE
| States, the negro cannot be liberated aud re
main where he is. He replied II do NJ
rcish he sloVe enIaneipdted, because lore hun b.
because hate has naSer-I hate slavery 1 hate :.
that tCtH oscH sLdUe ~
The above statements, Mr.. Editor, are a
| your disposal. Yours truly,
WIN. ID. CHADICk.
Huntsville, Novl 9Th, 80.
Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1859-11-19

FRIDAY, Nov. Is. 1859,

FRIDAY, Nov. Is, 1859.
Mr.. Mcclellan introduced bill 10 encour-
age proper organization of the citizen sol
diery in this State. Passed first reading and
referred to Committee on Military Affairs.
Mr.. Stanton bill to authorize Attorneys
to celebrate the bonds of Matrimony. Passed
first reading. rrfEr7 xn
Mr.. MINIS offered resolution instructine
the committee on the Judiciary to take into
consideration the propriety OF having pub
lished a new edition of the adjudications of
the courts Of Tennessee, now out of print,
which was adopted.
House Bill to repeal Sec 2, $50 inclusive to
2,s91, Sec. /, chap. 9, part of the Code.
The Judiciary Committee recommended a
bill in lieu which was adopted. Mr.. MINIS
offered an amendment to the bill in lieu,
which was adopted and then the bill passed
on its third reading.
Mr.. StoyalI offered a resolution recurring
the Agent of the Stale Penitentiary TO fur
nish to the Senate the estimate of the cost of
the enclosure of the Penitentiary grounds
and of the erection OF a sale ware-roOm and
such other additional buildings as may be
necessary for workshops, and what portion
OF the work can be executed by the convicts,
and what amount viii be required to be paid
out of the treasury to accomplish the i'm
provements. An amendment, offered by Mr..
Peters. providing also for the estimate of the
cost of erection Of a Hospital building. at
tacbed to said institution, was adopted. and
then the resolution as amended, was adopted
House bill 10 establish the Seventh Chan
Gerry Division of Tennessee, with seveIa al
amendments, adopted, was passed on its
third reading, aud ordered to be transmitted
MIR. McNeilIy presented a letter from the
Comptroller in reply to resolution from the
Senate requiring the Secretary of State.
Treasurer and Comptroller to report an
account of the profits and perquisites of
their respective Offices. Ordered 10 he spread
upon the minutes.
Several Senate bills on second reading
were referitd to appropriate committees.
SENATE BILLS ON THIRD READING.
Bill to charter turnpike from Greenvile
to Salt Lick Greek, in jackson county. Pass
ed third reading.
BILLS on FIRST READING.
Mr.. Stanton, bill to authorize all Nota-
ries Public to take deposition in certain cases
Passed first reading
MIR. Allen bill to change the time of hold
ing Circuit Courts of the counties of Henry
and Humphreys. Passed first reading.
Mr.. Bradford. bill to place the sale of
liquors in Incorporated towns, under the cou-
troll of the people. Passed first reading.
The Senate then adjourned. by unanimous
consent, 10 Monday at O'Clock p. NJ.
Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1859-11-19
The Tide Turned.
The California Times says


We have reason to believe that there are
parties here now willing tn guarantee 80 to
100 cents per bushel in New York for all the
choice wheat we can spare of the present
years crop. but no one of course would part
with their wheat at this figure, as they are
always sure OF one dollar per bushel in New
York, with good chance Of realizing " bit
or two more" for our choice samples, while
the last quotations OF wheat in the Australian
markets were such as 10 leave large margin
for profit on grain of choice quality and pre-
sent ruling rates Of grain and freighis.
1t must not be forgotten that hitherto we
have always relied upon the markets of the
Atlantic, Chilli and Oregon for our supplies
of both Wheat aud Flour. In early days
Chill sent usimmense supplies OF Flour: later
Oregon poured in upon us her surplus Flour
and Wheat, while the great mills of Rich
mond, Va, sent Us cargoes OF Der choicest
stores, but now bow changed? The price of
Flour has declined to S6aS7 per bbl simply
rs the result of abundant crops in our own
State and at present prices millers are coin
ing money. the farmer is getting a living
prices .or bis grain; while the people are en-
tirrly Independent Of any foreign market for
their supplies Of the staff OF life and at halt
the price; thus il Is that we arr constantly de-
veloping the resources OF our own Stale, and
thereby adding greatly TO its wealth and fur
nishlug riches that are more enduring than
the gold which per.sheth.
Again we have been greatly panied and
surprised ut the manifest utiefings of COM
plant. in all paris of the grain producing
counties of oar State at our immense Wheat
crop aud the low rates ruling in the market.
Now if these sam grunters would just meet
Abe current wants of trade, aud supply our
shippers with all they need at The present re-
muactaliug prices. teed the poorest OF the
crop to their cattle aud hogs aud thus IN
crease it, market value fouriord they viii
soSn find that the comparative Low prices
here OF Flour adds greatly 10 the coasump-
tive wants of The people, aud that the sur
plus on hand will be enhanced la value and
command remuneratiug prices for their entire
crop OF wheat, IL being conceded fact that
the crop OF oats and barley Is short OF an
average, and that prices OF these will take
care OF themselves.
Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1859-11-19

Jess~ In admitting The communication Of a
course, we will not be understood us indoors
ing anything which it may contain. We
have looked on this controversy between the
Little Giant and the Administration with
" serene Indifference We have always re-
garded the theory of Judge DoUULAs as er-
ronrous and dangerous; and have looked up
on the practices of the Administration as no
better. We are willing to let them have a
clear field and fair fight.