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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-03-15
NOTICE.

All the old business of DRUCKER l. SOMMERS Is
now in the hands of j. A. Fox, ESQ.,, for settlement
He is authorized to collect and receipt for U.S. Persons
indebted to us will make immediate payment to him,
they will be sued by next return day
DRUCKER SOMMERS
Feb. l, 1859 If
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-03-15
THE REVENUE LAW.

The Standard explains that the taxes collected
this year upon property given in last year, will be
at the rates of tax fixed by the new law. Lands
will therefore pay 20 cents instead of 10, on the
800 value, and polls 80 cents instead OF 90
Some articles, however, are by the new law taxed
according to value, which were taxed specifically
under the old law. The former specific tax will
necessarily be collected since there is no mode OF
arriving at the value of the articles Watches are
of this class. They will be giren an, this yea,
according to value, and next years tax assessed
according to value.
By the act, ladies' watches are exempt but we
presume they will not be exempt this gear, for no
distinction was made in giving in, between their
watches and gentlemens.
No article taxed in the new act which was not
taxed in the former, will be liable to pay this year,
of course except those which the tax is payable
in advance to the sheriff.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-03-15

NEGRoEs-It is stated that 1000 negroes pas
sed Weldon N. C, in January, going South, and
about $4,000 during the year. OF course large
portion of this number were negroes who had been
carried from the south to Richmond and sold and
re-transported to the south by different masters
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-03-15
State of North Carolina, CASTOR count.

State OF North carolina, GaStOn county,
Superior Court of Ldu-FdU Term, 1859.
Samuel McAlly vs.. Albert F. Neagle.
Original Attachment.
In this appearing the satisfaction OF the Conn
that Albert r. Neage a resident of this State
dered by the that publication be made in the
Democrat published in the Of Charlotte for six
sive weeks, commanding the defendant Alfred Neage TO
appear the Term Of said Court be held for
~ OF CASTOR the Court House in Dallas the ninth Mon
day after the fourth Monday in February 1882 TO an
swer the plaintiff complaint judgment will be entered &C.
cordlng TO attachment the defendants in the
lands, &c.
Witness j. 6. Lewis. Clerk Of our said Court at office
Dallas, the 9Th Monday after the 4th Monday August 1851
Pr adv SCI Slot J. G. LEWIS, Clerk
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1859-07-28

R9- It is stated that the following notice
is posted over the bridge in the town o.
Athens, Georgia:
"Any person driving over this bridge in g
pace faster than a walk, shall, if white
person, be fined FIVE dollars; if negro, re-
ceive twenty-five lashes-haIf the penalty tt
be BESTOWED on the inormer."
The above reminds US of the following -
In the colonial days of Virginia, the penalty
for shooting deer out of season, was forty
stripes, or so many pounds Of tobacco, one
half to the informer, the other hall to the
King. A poor man just emerging from q
long illness, and without food in his house,
shot deer in violation of the game law
He was arrigned by malicious iuformer be-
fore neighboring justice. The sympsthies
of the neighbors and of the magistrate were
with the poor man, apd the feeling ran high
against his accuser. The case, however, was
plain one, and the magistrate was COMPEL.
ed to pronounce sentence. 81 find the ac,
cused guilty." said be, "and the law musi
have its course. The fine he is unable to
pay. I order, therefore, the other penalty
forty lashes. Take the informer out, and
give him his half, and if King George ever
comes along this way, give him his" The
sentence was executed "with will" and
amid loud applause.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1859-07-28

TIE BABES IN THE "WooD"-LIoUoR
WITH A BODY TO Tive clip the follow
ing from the Madison Courier. It will be
seen that the babes were concealed in the
wood in the body and spirit:
awe learn that ten gallon keg of brandy
was found, week or so ago, in the Union
railroad station at Indianapolis. 1t was un-
marked and unclaimed, and had lain in the
station so long that the oldest inhabitant
thereof did not know whence it came. The
ten gallons had not even 'traditionary his
tory Apryiug individual belonging about
the station bored hole in the keg, drank
and pronounced the contents to be the cid
French brandy, with a peculiarly rich favor.
The editors of the papers, noising about in
search of items, found this keg; they drank
and pronounced the liqur good. The Union
station was we'll attended by the editors du-
ring an entire week. The principals-the
chaps as mrite the heavy !eaders-and the
locals might be seen at the station watching
the arrival OF every train, ito see who
was coming But, alas! there must be an
end to all sublunary thiDgs-the brandy 'giu
eout.' The empty cask was rolled out, in
doing which the head dropped out, aud 10
inside were the remains of two deformed
babies, united together Siamese fashion,
The peculiar flavor of the brady was ac-
counted for. The aforesaid editors have
drank double portion of mean whisky since,
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to wash that peculiar favor out of theil
throats."

THE LAST LEDGER SToRY.-The Salem
(Mass) Register tells story of teacher in a
district. school in that neighborhood, who
was in the habit of questioning the children
under his charge as to what they knew OF va
rious historical characters they happen to
meet with in their books. A few days ago
the name of washington occurred in the morn
ing lesson, and those who had anything to
say about him were asked to raise their
hands. Of course up went all hands, and.
young America once more paid tribute to
him "who was irst," etc.
"He never told lie," shouted one.
cate outof q tin plate all throughthe war"
Never smiled for nine years" cried a
third.
"He was the father of the country" pi-
ped several.
"Edward Everett it getting money to buy
his grave" and 80 forth.
"Now then," said the teacher, "who can
tell me about Edward Everett?"
No hand was raised.
The teacher, somewhat suprised--'ls
there no one here who knows anything about
Edward Everett 2"
No hand was up.
"Well, we shall see what we can find out
about Edward Everett before tomorrow"
P. M.-Before school opens, up runs q
girl in great excitement, and the teacher en-
ters the school room.
II know something about Edward Ever
ett."
"Well what is it ?" asked the teacher ca
gerly.
"He writes for the New York Ledger. -
She had read it in nice large letters on the
fence as she went home.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1859-07-28

s@ There are seven reasons why farmers
are healthier than professional men, viz:
l. They work more and develop all the
leading muscles of the body.
2. They take tbeirexercise in theopen air,
and breathe greater amount Of oxygen.
5. Their food and drinks are commonly
less adulterated and far more simple.
4. They do not overwork their brain as
much as industrious professional men.
5. They take their sleep commonly during
the hours of darkness, and not try to turn
day into night.
6. They are not so ambitious ano do not
wear themselves out so rapidly in the con-
test of rivalry.
7. Their pleasures are simple and less ex-
hausting.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1859-07-28
POPPING THE QUESTION.

The Cleveland .Pzaindealer has CORES
pondent, one Artemas Ward, who is not
much on spelling, but powerfulin descri ption.
He gives the following episode in his court
ing experience:
GENz-Ime in a sad & senttermental
Mood ternite. I thawt at LIST Id kourt the
Muze & did so try to do, but the Muse fused
to be kourted & so methinks I'll let mi
thawts express themselves in prose & speak
ing of kourting remines me of how l wood
and one Mrs. A. Ward, which desay will
interest readers of yure valuable paper
Twas earn still mite in Joon, when al ma
tur was husht & nary Zefer disturbed the
serene silents, 1 sot with the objek of mi
hearts ahekshuns on the fense>uv her faith
er's pastur. I had experiunsed hankerin
after hur for sum time, but darsun rroclame
MI pashun. Wall, we sot there on the fense
red as the Baldinsville skool hous when it
was fust painted, g. lookin very cinpul, I
make no dowt. My left arm was okupide in
ballusin myself on the fense while my rite
was wounded affekshunitly round her waste.
Sez I, "Zusaner, thinks very much Of
yu," & I side deeply.
Sez she, Chow you do run on"
SEE I, 81 wish there was windows to my
sole SUI yu Good see sum of my feelins."
Ipawsed heer, but as she made no reply I
continued in the following strane.
Gar Good yer know the sleeplis mites I
pars on yure account, how vittles has seast
to be actracti7e to me & how nv limbs is
shrunk up yu woodn't dowt me not by no
meens. Gaize on this wastin form & these
sunkin ize," I cride, jumping up Il shud
hav continered some time longer probly, but
unfortinetly lost my ballunse & fell over
in the paster ker smash, teerin mi close and
severely damagin miself ginerally. Suzannar
sprung to mi assistants & dragged me- 4t'l in
bubble quick time. Then drawin herself up
to her full hite, sed:
II won't listen to yur internal noncents
eny longer. Jest you sa rite out what you
are driven at. If you mean getting hitched
line in"
considered that air enuf for al practical
purposes and we went to the parsun's at onct
& was immejitly made l.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1859-07-28

aUle gravity, anu tue ooio"iy oiooS "AN
he spoke, looking as demure as child.
"Who'll git hurt?" asked Sam, with a
flourish.
81 specs you"
"How?"
"Foolin' wild me-"
"Now you jest set rite down on them
com'in's agin," uttered Sam, at the same
time laying both his hands on Cato's shoul'
ders.
The negroes brown eyes sparkled, and a
broad grin broke over his face as ne felt
Sans hands upon him; but without speak
ing placed one of his huge black paws upon
the ioker's jacket collar, and with the 9TH
ther he seized him by the seat Of the trow-
sers. One deep breath came up from Cato's
throat like the puff of locomotive-then
the great corde of his neck and arms started
out like hawsers, and when he lifted him
self up, the giant form of Sam Rarnot was
swayed aloft above his woolly head. A mo-
ment he looked about him, and he saw the
long, boat behind him, nearly half full OF
rain-water.
"A.yah-yah, mas'r Sam. Cool 'um off,,
And as be spoke, he dumped the astounded
giant over into the long-boat, and as he let
60 his hold, the massive body splashed in the
deep, dirty water.
All the night before it had rained hard,
and as the large boat had not been covered,
and the plug being in, she was of course well
filed At any rate, there was enough water
to completely submerge the victim. In an
instant all hands gathered about the boat,
myself among the rest. First we heard a
terrible sputtering, and putting and blowing,
like hippopotamus just come to land, and
in a moment more Sans sandy head, all
dripping and soaked, appeared above the rail.
He saw US all standing there with convul-
sions of restrained mirth upon our faces, and
for some seconds he moved not hair. Never
before did I see such utter misery-such un-
mitigated woe, as dwelt upon that face
Edwin Forests
Farewell Othellos occupations gone!"
is nothing to it. Most truly had Sam lost
all his "pride, pomp and circrmstance."
"Spec's 1 didn't hurt you much eh Z" ut
tered Cato, with becoming gravity.
But it was too much for US. Poor Sans
look at the black conqueror upset the cup,
and we burst With deep groan the van
quished man crawled over on the other side
of the boat and got out, and then made his
way below. Half an hour afterwards he
came on deck with dry clothes on, and hav-
ing hung his wet ones in the rigging to dry,
he turned to where Cato stood. He survey
ed the negro from head to foot several times,
and finally he placed his hand upon the arms
that had lifted him so easily. Hs felt Of
their cable-like surface a moment, and then
he said, in sad tone, while he shook his
head obviously:
"It's no use! You're a. great nfgger ''
And that was the last of Sam Rannot's
mischief. His pride of physical power was
broken, for he had found his superior, and
he settled down into quiet, orderly seaman.
I feared at first that he might seek some re-
verge upon Cato, but he was too noble for
that He knew that he had invited the at
tack, and as soon as the first smart of pain
had gone, he and his conqueror were fast
and firm friends
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1859-07-28
The State of So. Carolina,
York District,

TOHN J. WORKMAN, who is in the custody
% of the Sheriff of York District, by virtue of
writ of capias ad satyaciendum, at the suit of
Joshua Clark, having filed in my Office, together
with schedule, on oath, of his estate and effects
his petition to the Court of Common Pleas, pray
ing that he may be admitted to the benefit of the
Acts Of the General Assembly, made for the re-
lief of Insolvent Debtors.
It is Ordered, That the said Joshua Clark, and
other the creditors, to whom the said John J.
Workman is in anywise indebted, be, and they
are hereby summoned and have notice to appear,
before the said Court at York Court House. on
the 10th Of October next, to shew cause if any
they can why the prayer of the petition aforesaid
should not be granted.
s. E. MOORE, C. c. c. pIs.
July 7 27 3m
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1859-07-28

aa- A druggist sent his Irish porter into
the darkened cellar; soon after, hearing q
noise, he went to the opening and called out;
Patrick, keep your eyes skinned
Och divil an eye,' roared Pat, 'but its
my nose that's skint intirely!
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1859-07-28
The State of So. Carolina.
York District,

TOSEPH R. GRIER, who is in the custody Of
% the Sheriff of York District, by virtue of writs
of capias ad satsaciendum at the several suits of
John Smith. Charles Hoist and A. 81. Davega,
having filed in my Office, together with schedule
on OATH of his estate and effects, his petition to
the Court of Common Pleaa, praying that he may
be admitted to the benefit Of the Acts Of the Gen.
eral Assembly, made for the relief of insolvent
Debtors. 1t is Ordered, that the said John Smith,
Charles Hoist and A. II. Davega, and all other the
creditors, TO whom the said Joseph R. Grier is in
anywise indebted, be, and they are hereby sum-
Court at York Court House, on the 10th day of
October next, to shew cause if any they can, why
the prayer Of the petition aforesaid, should not
be granted. 8. E. MOORE, C. C. C. PLs.
April 25th, 1859. 18 1am3mo.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1859-07-28

SINGER'S SEWING MACHINES.


Prices Reduced to $50, S75, Sl10, and Sl25.
VUvHE plain reason why Singers Sewing Ma
Il. chimes have always sold readily at higher
average price than any other is that they are bet
ter, more durable, more reliable capable Of doing
much greater variety of work, and earning more
money. Long ng-continued popularity is proof Of
sterling merit. In the purchase of what are called
cheap Sewing Machines, thousands have been
deceived and disappointed, but with Singers
Machines there is never any failure or mistake.
SINGERS NEW FAMILY SEWINGMACHINE,
the price Of which is only $50, is light and ele-
gantly decorated Machine, capable of performing,
in the best STYLE all the sewing Of private fami-
ly 1t has secured a great reputation during the
few months since it was first offered 70 the pub
lie.
SINGERS TRANSVERSE SHUTTLE-MACHINE,
to be sold at SIS, is Machine entirely new in its
arrangement; it is very beautiful moves rapidly
and very easily, and, for family use and light
manufacturing purposes, is the very best and
cheapest Machine ever offered to the public
These Machines are being increased in number as
rapidly as possible, and, yet the demand for them
cannot be fully supplied.
SINGERS NO. l STANDARD sHUTTLE-a1A-
CHINE,
formerly sold at $685. but now reduced to S110, is
too well known all over the world to need any
description. Every sort of work, coarse or fine,
can be done with it,
SINGERS NO. 2 STANDARD. .sHUTTLE-MA-
CHINE.
This is the favorite manufacturing Machine
every where. The size of the Machine gives am
pie space for almost every description of work,
which together with its misunderstanding quail
tics, gives it decided advantage. Price, with
table complete, Sl25.
Since the great reduction in the price of these
Standard Machines on the 1st of October, 1858,
the sale of them has increased fourfold.
All of Singers Machines make the interlocked
stitch with two threads, which is the best stitch
known. Every person desiring to procure full
and reliable information about Sewing Machines,
their sizes, prices, working capacities, and the
best methods of purchasing. can obtain it by
sending for copy Of /. II. Singer s Co., Gazette,
which is beautiful pictorial paper, entirely de-
voted to the subject. ItwHl be supplied gratis.
1. NJ. SINGER & CO.,
458 Broaducoy, New York.
L. NJ. GRIST, AGENL, Yorkville, S. C.
June 80 26 If
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1859-07-28
THE PRINCE AND THE BARRIER

A great many years ago or somewhere
thereabouts, when the people of this coun.
try we're at loggerheads with England, and
warlike feeling was turned upon the highest
notcn against the British, by some means or
other, it so fell out that the Prince of Wales
afterwards William the Fourth, it is prob
ably) being in the English feet off n. York,
thought he would step ashore, take tramp
around, iacog., of course, and see what was
going on. The Prince was "high lark, I"
fond of fun and fashions, and finally found
himself in Boston, where he would have
been glorious 'sspec" for some one, had
they known and nabbed his royal highuess.
The Prince stepped into barber's shop
the building yet extant upon Hanover street,
although the dramtis persona have all made
their exit-to get shaved, just like other
metropolitans The barber was out, but bux-
ON and propossessing wife was on hand, and
took off his royal higbnesse's beard in as
ready manner as could any barber or valet
in town The operation over, the jocular
prince gave the woman, a guinea, and she
was about to hand over the change, he laugh
ingly said:
"Oh, keep it, woman, keep it all, by the
laws it's worth twenty guineas to be shaved
by lass, and such a pretty one, too" and
throwing his arms about the neck of the bar
ber.ess, his royal highuess vouchsafed her a
most natural and comely kiss. The woman
of course blushed and resisted, and looked
very awkward and wrathy.
80, never mind that, my pretty, shaver"
said the royal customer, "and when your
husband returns tell him you've been kissed
by the Prince of Wales.
But the embryo king, g,,upon facing the
door to make his exit, y@smst by the barber
himself, who, hearing gTH8 fhe prince said
raised his plebian foot, and gave his retreat.
ing highness, most formidable kick, ex-
claiming:
"Yes, sir, and now, when you get home,
again, please to say that you were decently
kicked by a Boston barber.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1859-07-28
THE SECRET INFIRMITIES
OF Youth and Maturity.

Of Youth and Maturity.
Just Published Gratis, the 25th Thousand.
A FEW WORDS ON THE RATIONAL Trest-
N ment, without Medicine, Of Spermattorrhea
or Local Weakness, Nocturnal Emissions, Genital
and Nervous Debility, Premature Decay Of the
System, Impotency and Impediments to Marriage
generally,
BY B. DE LANEY, NJ. D.
The important fact that the many alarming
complaints, originating in the imprudence and
solitude of youth, may be easily removed WITH
OUT MEDICINE, is in this small tract, clearly de-.
monstrated; and the entirely new aud highly sue
cessful treatment as adopted by the Author, fully
explained, by means of. which every one il. .ena-
bled to cure HIMSELF perfectly and at the least
possible cost, thereby avoiding oil the advertised
nostrums of the day.
Sent to any address, gratis and post free in o
sealed envelope, by remitting (post paid) two
postage stamps to Dr. B. DE LANEY, s8 East
SIst Street, New York City.
June 16 "a tt
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1859-07-28

sB- "What's your business, my friend "'
said Mr. O'Grady to h-looking speci
men of the Emerald Isle e,-"Sure," returned
the latter, "didn't Mulroony's wife tell me
your honor was wantin' a boy" "And dc
you call yourself boy" asked the barrister
"Why, do l look like g;rl?" was Pats
quick rcjoinder.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1859-07-28

DIE and HARNESS line at short notice fol
CASH, or on TIME to PROMPT customers.
He keeps constantly on hand fine assortment
of SADDLES, of almost every description /; HAIR
NESS, BRIDES, TRUNKS, WHIPS, VALISES,
COLLARS, &C., which he invites the public to
caH and examine.
June % % II
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1859-07-28
The State of So. Carolina,

YORK DISTRICT.
B. 7. Wheeler, In the Common Pleas.
William Sembler. attachment.
VKTHEREAS the Plaintiff has this day filed his
w declaration against the Defendant, who,
lit is said) is absent from and without the limits
Of this State, and has neither wife nor attorney
known within the same, upon whom copy of the
said declaration might be served. 1t is, there
fore Ordered, that the said Defendant do appear
and plead to the said declaration, on or before the
18th day of April, which will be in the year of
our Lord one thousand eight hundred and sixty,
otherwise final and absolute judgment will then
be given and awarded against him.
s. E. MOORE, C. c. c. pLs.
April 81 16 1yq.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1859-07-28

TAX COLLECTOR.--We are authorized
Il to announce WYLIE L. HARRIS, ESQ.,, as q
Candidate for TAX-COLLECTOR of York Dis.
trict, at the ensuing election.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1859-07-28
FOR ORDINARY.


nRDINARY.--Th friends of JOHN B.
" JACKSON, Esq, respectfully announce him
as Candidate for the Office Of ORDINARY.
April 8, 1859. Il 1y
ARDINARY.---The friends Of JEROME
VIC. MILLER, respectfully announce him as
Candidate for ORDINARY of York District, at the
next election.
J. April l, 1859. 13 So. 1y
ARDYNARYs-Th friends Of JOHN G.
o'ENLOE, Esq. respectfully announce him as
o Candidate for ORDINARY of York District, at
the ensuing election.
Sept 2, $50. 80 If
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GanMMes.

For announcing a Candidate for Office, per year,
orfor less time, SIS in Advance; If
not paid in advanee, $40.
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HORSEMA AN S HIP!

RESPECTFULLY in
forms the citizens of
York District and the
public at large, that he
has recently made ex-
tensiye additions to his
stock of NJ A T E R l.
A L s, and is prepared
to manufacture every
article in the s A D.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1859-07-28

TAX COLLECTOR.-We are authorized
l. to announce Capt. DANIEL D. MOORE as
Candidate for TAX COLLECTOR for York Dis.
trict, at the ensuing election.
Jan IA .r.. Q 1890