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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-09-20

A NORTH CAROLINA REVOLUTIONARY Sol
DIER.-The Washington Constitution publishes
the following account of the revolutionary SER
vices of soldier from this State, who has recent
ly died, and who was pcnsioner in Indiana
James Garrison, born in Rowan county, N. G.,
entered the service in 1881, in the company un-
der Captain John Lopp, which, with some others,
formed force of 5000 men, under the command
of Gen. Rutherford, and soon marched towards
Wilmington, then occupied by the British At
an outpost short distance from that town, they
fell upon and routed the enemy who, retreating to
Wilmington, were soon afterwards forced to retire,
leaving the American forces to occupy that place.
A large body Of tories having assembled some
little distance south of Wilmington, he was in the
expedition sent against them After defeating
them in their engagement, returned back, and on
their way received the important tidings of the
surrender of Lord Cornwallis. In 1927 he NOV
ed to Indiana.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-09-20
For
s. A L. r. .
PEA MEAL.

We keep at Steam FIGURING Mill in this place
Pea Neal for feeding and stock. Also we have
on hand at all times, Family, Extra, Superfne and
coarse Flour We warrant family flour.
Corn Neal and Grs always be had at the mill.
J. WILKES & co.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-09-20

Bishop ONDERDoNK.-Bishop Ondcrdonk has
appealed to the Bishops for remission of the
sentence so long hanging his head. He
admits his faults and prays for pardon. They say
he is likely to get it, and be restored to his diocese
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-09-20

LAND SALES in EDGECoMBE-A tract of 1870
acres, IA miles from Tarboro, for S16,000 sold 3
years ago for S8, 900. Another of 1927 acres, 3
miles from town, for 1000. Another of 500
acres, II miles from town, for $4,000. So says
the Southerner
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-09-20
A sCoUNDREL ARRESTED.
From the Atlanta (Ga.) Intelligencer.]


We received few days since, communication
from a respectable gentleman, residing 10 the
village of Barnesyille, Pike county, Ga, giving the
particulars of the advent of notorious individual
into that peaceful village, bearing the name of
John Daniel Graham. He cut up considerable
swell for few days in that locality, professng to
be immensely rich," to prove which he frequently
exhibited large roll Of bank bills, which afterwards
proved to be bills Of the old Macon Bank, long
Since ''gone the way of all the earth' and totally
worthless.
He did the agreeable to many of the "green
ones" about Barncsville, and feeced them by
borrowing from them small sums of money, and
getting credit in some Of the stores to the amount
of $50. Whercupon he fed that place-was
pursued, and arrested in Meriwether county,
carried back to Pike, tried and committed, but in
conveying him to Jail, two miles Of Zebulon, he
made his escape. He next turns up at West
Point, stops at the hotel kept by MIR Stephens,
formerly of Marietta, reiterates the story OF
possessing immense wealth, &c, obtains quarters
there for the night-engages himself to be married
to widow in that place. after "a hours acquaintance
but about ) minutes before the nuptials were to
be consummated news of his rascality reached
West Point, when he arrested and placed in
the caleboose, where at the latest accounts from
the Southern Citizen, he was lying to await the
stern realities of the law. Rumor says his father
lives in Newton county, Ga, that he has wife
and children in North Carolina, lately married
again in Russell county, Ala, also in Tennessee
and in Macon county, warrant was lately issued
against him for bigamy. In case he should escape
punishment in West Point, we give the following
description of him, as furnished by our Barnesville
correspondent:
ale is very illiterate, and exceedingly fond of
negro company. About feet high, weighs about
hundred and eighty pounds, walks little
pigeon-toed, and very awkwardy; invariably tells
lie when the truth is most convenient. He is
apparently about 45 years of age red face, and quite
ordinary in general appearance"
How such scamp could win the affections of a
widow, in twenty-tour hours, are at loss to
determine But do hope that as he is now in
the clutches of the law, that condign punishment
for his crimes may be visited upon him, and that
in the Georgia Or Alabama penitentiary he may be
taught not only good trade, but the wholesome
lesson of letting the widows alone, until he has
the lawful right to claim their hearts and their
hands.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-09-20
BELTS! BELTS q!

For Wheat Thrcshcrs, Fans, cotton Gins Saw Mills,
and machinery of every description; the best Bcltlng
in ami far superior to leather in many respects
II irW nat stretch. drDr side as lC0HtCr.
THE Sun WILL NOT AFFECT 1T.
Rain water cannot miure il: it requires no oil;
The rats will not cut it; your negroes Will rOt steal IL
for strings shoe soc>: YOU get any length you
wish all i'll piece without joints. and with good care
it will last any farmer for twenty years
Orders accompanied with the cash will receive
r"mH' attention. and the freight paid to any point on
.il. b. -.iTaaG ur stare line
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-09-20

Tie subscriber is prepared to purchase the new
crop of Wheat the highest market price. Farmers
will find it to their advantage to call at the CHAR
LUTTE STEAM MILLS before selling
JNO. WILKES.
July &C. 1853 If
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-09-20

What is the difference between a soldier and a
sailor? One braves the Storm and the other storms
the brave. One mans bark, the other barks
a man.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-09-20

a TALE OF UNREQUITED LovE-The editor
of the Ureka Union relates as follows how he once
fell in love, and ''got the mitten?"
We never, kind reader, desperately in love
but once, and that with a red nosed, auburn haired
girl with freckied complexion, and who had
pretentions of beauty but then she had such
beautiful eyes, deep, liquid Orbs through which
her soul in moments of tenderness looked out with
passionate fervor, and joyous mirth flashed and
sparkled with the light of thousand-dew drops
diamonds going to say, but then
never thousand diamonds. Moreover she
wore dark wine-colOred dress trimmed with
neat little fine collar of lace which is one of the
prettiest dresses and has an effect to make very
plain girl look absolutely charming. She never
perforated her to hang thereby pendulum
of brass and glass, and the only ornament on the
little hand which needed none, a plain gold
ring sacred to the memory Of a maiden promise
Well one evening-it moonlight in the sum-
mer tme-we sat alone in the porch by cottage,
holding that little white hand in gentle pressure;
one arm had stolen around her waist and a silent
song of Joy, like the music of night in soul
Our lips met in a sweet, delicious kiss, and bend
ing softly to her whispered tale of pas
sion-wc proposed-and the little rcd headed
rtren refused as.
HORRIBLE CASE OF SELF LFMUTILATIoN.-One
of the most horrible cases Of self-mutilaton
have ever heard OF, or read OF, occurred at
rolling mill in Centre county, Pcnnsy lVania, last
week. The particulars of the case, which we do
not think has parallel on record, as follows
"a young man named Aaron Irely, who had
recently been pardoncd out of the penitentiary,
where he was confined for horse stealing, had
been hanging around the rolling mill for several
days. Nothing unusual observed in his
demeanor. On Wednesday morning, soon after
the works were started, he deliberately walked
Il L
aware of his design, placed his arms between the
blades, both of which were completely severed
about midway between his hands and elbows"
What is the difference between soldier and
sailor? One braves the Storm and the other storms
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-09-20
The Great ambassadors Of Health to all Mankind.
HOLLOWAY'S PILLS AND 0lNTMEN 7


DysPEpSIA-The great scoure of this continent yields
quickly of these antisepc Pills and the diSes
tive organs restored to their proper tone no matter III
what hdcous shape s hydra of disease exhibits ITSELF
this searching and uneng remedy dperscs it from the
PATIENTS system.
ERYsIPELAs, SALT RHECM, BAD LEGS OLD SORES
AND TICERs-Cases of many years standing that have
pernaciousy refused to yield to any other remedy or
treatment have succumbcd to few applications OF this
powerful unguent.
BILIOUS DIsORDERS.-This anti-blious medicine ex-
pes the hidden seeds of the complaint and renders all the
fluids and seeretOns pure and fluent cleansing ana resu
itatur the vital fIlnct5Ts of the body.
GENERAL DEBILITY AND WEAKNEsS.-tfom whatever
cause lowness of Spirits and other signs OF diseased
liver and other dsoTganzaon of the system vanish un-
der the eradicatng influence of this all powerful antisePc
and detergent remedy oo
Sold at the manufactures of Professor Holloway GU
Maiden Lane New York and by all dealers in medicine
throughout the T. States and the civilized world IN boxes
at 2 cents GO cents, and 81 each. Directions for the
Guidance of patients are affixed TO each box.
~ For sale in Charlotte by E. NIE HUTCHlSON
& CO. April l9, 1889.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-09-20

TALL CoTToN PICKING.-Some tall cotton
picking has been done in jefferson, Co., Miss.
The Reveille says that two boys on the plantation
of Mr. Harrison, near Fayctte the 10th inst picked
1915 pounds in ore day; one of them gathering
9O5 pounds, the other 40. This, for hill planta-
tions, in the month of August, or indeed any
month is extraordinary work The Reveille says
it has never known cotton to open rapidly as it
has the present season
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-09-20

CAUSE OF THE AURORA BoREALIs-M. de
la Rive, the celebrated French astronomer, ex-
plains the production of the Aurora Borcalis, in
the following manner
when the sun, having passed into the Southern
hemisphere, no longer heats our atmosphere, the
aqueous vapors which have accumulated during
the summer in this part of the atmosphere, begin
to condense, the kind Of humid cap envelOping
the polar regions extend and more, and
facilitates the passage Of electricity accumulated
in the upper portion of the air. But in this ele-
waited region, and especially at this period Of the
year, the aqueous vapors must most frequently
pass into the state of minute PARTICLES of ice or
floating in the air, similar to those which
give rise to the halos; they form, it were, kind
of semi transparent mist. These halffrozen fogs
conduct the electricity to the earth, near the pole,
and are at the same time, illuminated by these
currents of electric discharges. In fact all OBJ
servers agree in asserting that the aurora borealis
is constantly preceded by mist, which rises from
the pc e, and the margin of which, less dense than
the remainder, is colored the frst and, indeed it
is very near the pole in the winter months, and
especesciay in those where there is an abundance
of vapor in the air.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-09-20

NORTH CARoIINA.-Several gentlemen of Gin
cinnat have associated themselves with Professor
David Christy in his late extensive land purchase
in Cherokee county, North Carolina. This COM
pany have at disposal 100000 acres Of the choicest
lands in that rich mountain district Cherokee
county, it will be remembered, is situated in the
southwestern part of that region included between
the Smoky Mountain and the Blue Ridge -some-
times termed the New England of the South
These lands were purchased because of their spe-
cul adaptation to acool gro~i"y, fruit and grapes
For these purposes, we are assured, there is no
better country in the United States. MIR Chris
tophcr Wardall and others, who have visited Cher
okee county the present season, agree with Prof.
Christy in his representations Of its fertility and
perfect adaptation to these special uses. This re-
gion was occupied by the Cherokee Indians until
1888, and these lands were not brought into mar
ket by the Legislature until 1858. This fact will
account for its tardy settlement.
A report is in preparation, by Prof: Christy,
which will present the real value and Importance
of this section of the country.-CI"cin Gazette.
ge4g~ Union is not always strength, as the sailor
co;l xrho I.,c biSr
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-09-20

Hey~ Union is not always strength as the sailor
said when he the purser mixing his rum with
wafer
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-09-20
LONG DIVISION.

We heard story the other night on the subject
of division" and never having seen it in print
we have concluded to publish it for the benefit of
any who may have been so foolish as to dwarf
their souls and wear out shoe-leather in running
after rich young ladies':
A Southern planter named p, pretty we'll to do
in the world now, was some twenty years ago
poor boy on the Eastern shore of Maryland. One
of the strongest and most marked traits of his
character was an inordinate love of money. This,
however, is characteristic of the people in them
diggings, where they practice skinning strangers
during brisk seasons, and skinning one another
during dull times
In the course of time p became of age, and
thought it about time to get married. He went
to a neighboring village and in the course of time
was introduced to the daughter of Judge b.
"Dang fine gal p said the embryo speculator to
his friends, who were gaining him entrance
among the elite.
elbow much might Judge B., be WORTH"
"Why about ten thousand dollars" was the reply.
"And how many children has Judge b., continued
the enquirer.
''Only three"
"Tl1ree into ten goes three times and third
over, mentally eyphered p.
Here was a chance glorious chance-and he
improved it too He made love to the beautiful
and unsophisticated daughter Of the Judge with
all his possessions. Strange to say for he was as
uncouth looking cub as ever went unlocked, his
suit prospered and they were married
The honeymoon passed off as all other honey
moons and they were happy. The bride was lively
and chatty and often made ausions to her brothers
and sisters Startled at a number Of names he
thought should rot be in the catalogue of relations
one evening at tea he said
'NIy dear thought there were only three Of
you?"
$50 there are by my pa, but my pas first wife
had eight more !"
eleven into ten, no times and nary oUer!'" said
the astonished p, who jumped up and kicked over
the chair, and groaned in perfect agony.
"Im sold Pm sold 3! and-and-and sight
cheaper than an old bell-weather sheep at thatp'
The Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, Ohio) 1853-1861, 1859-12-08

List of Delinquent Lands and Town Lots an
Wood County, Ohio, for 1859.

~>~.~~ ~
thy
Thhy and the simple Taxes s enHe!e 1852 follow" tow"
pERRYSBURG TOWNSHIP, LANDS AND IMPROVEMENTS
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1859-07-26

ST. CLAIR N. MORGAN, Eso.-The number Of
persons present to hear this gsnllem ans views on
the foreign qu stion," was small, though compos-
Cd OF respectable persons, and vas not mere molly
collection of boys and negroes as the Opposition pa
pers informed their readers the case at the great
out-pOuring Of the people to hear Dr. MENEEs on
Thursday night. Probably had the orator who ad-
dressed the OppositiOners" on Saturday night
been less distinguished as an eloquent orator sud
profound statesman The attendance would have been
OF the same SORT we told always attend DEM
oerstie speakers. Bat the geRtIem IN having al
ready acquired considerable character for the ex-
pert manner in which he handles foreign sikJ aud
satns, some desire naturally felt By these who
have wItched his boiling genius to see If he hand
led tho ' foreign question " as ezpediiely.
AT the appointed hour the orator m 1uutsi the
Bdichr's Block; AMI, without wishing to delraot
Aught from the skill Of the worthy gsnuenan who
ofiieistes at the same block, during market hours,
we must say that however great proficiency of ten
years of experience, he may have attained ir the
art Of slaugherng, he can never equal while Staying
beef, the cool and careless manner With which
Mr.. MORGAN butchered the Kings English
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1859-07-26
MONETARY AND cOmmERCIAL



The following dispatch Saturday evening gives cond
ton Of the New York Stock Money markets
the week:
The closed upon a dull stock market. After the moen-
try response the extraordinary buoyancy Of the
era Instances heavy decline has occud ean IN one case
cent and in others 692 cent The dealings this
n At better prices than those current last evening but the
market greatly wanting in speculative spirit the outside de-
mand continuing to be very neonsdrabe The Western Rail
r shares were offered freely for future delivery and prices
orally easier than yesterday. rr-a
There israther more inquiry money day. the rae Of in
ter however remain BEFORE though the supply offer is
scarcely free early In The week Call loans 5
cent good seenrs and occasionally s. The Nancy market
weekly bank statement CLOSING day WILL expected
though S2I The shipments 81 ece on
Saturday and Wednesday amounting to ses50oOJ the
Business change this week has been unsatisfactory.
Mon demand, and made
by the Banks Monday, there is expectation OF eiue
ten in rates.
The news Of the armstce between France and Austria seems
to have exertel extraordinary eject upon the European
Money market
the sh Great sensation produced in the Stock Ex
change this morning by the armistice. The
tive sellers Mainly under the influence Of the demand
operators for the fall, eonsoIs obtained rise Of ~ to ~
per Upon that the French funds had risen fully
cent conslS which had meanwhile experienced relapse
to q per cent at once sprAng up agair.
the close the market showed reneGei rmness and the latest
quotions exactly ~ cent above those Of yesterday
e re eA eaIel he.Iiy an tne clel uepar nen o.
0s share higher than yesterday In Turkish stocks rise Of
to cent established British railway stock advanced
in most instances ] to percent.
The London Times city article, dated Friday evening" the Sth
"This has been settling day consos and the effect Of
the sudden intelligence the armstice extraordinary
The opening transactions rise Of IL cent and the
upward movement early made further progress There then
reaction hut the latest operations nearly the highest
quotations Of The day ANY moderate arrivals OF gold that
take place. will be purchased for export to the Continent
In The foreign exchanges this afternoon there was considerable
improvement in the Austrian rates.
Ths Austrian funds the sh Frsnkforfro IS to So
y by surprise for Berlin the eth there fall of per
cent in Austrian stock.
The Corn market at Mark Lane parayzed by the
Of the aTmce combined with favorable reports Of the crops
Sales could not have been effected unless at fall
At Amsterdam the eth Austrian Metaiques rose per
cent.
PARIS, Friday July 8Grea agitation prevailed in the Rourse
to-day, and prices continued to advance till they 90
higher than yesteraysy &C 40 for money CO 60
which they closed rn and animated Railway
from - 10 30 rer cent hicLer-
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1859-07-26

TEMPERANCE BERECTORY-
TENNESSEE Division, No 80 Sons OF Temper
meet every Saturday night at Temperance
Hall. No 50, absyeCsi!ege street, near the square
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1859-07-26
u IJI, UlarlTes strfet-
galyif-deSFlm Sole Proprietors.
| E2+@~Tg@4B. a. FahnestOck's Vcrmf-

n * g.. a. FsthneStOck'S Vermi-
~SS@eS FUGE has long been regarded with favor and
confidence by large body Of The regular medical profession
every State IN The Union, preparation b arg
and is daily prescribed by the physicians through
out the United States During the long period of its continued
popularity spurious and limitations have from time
time made their appearance Never has it seen more necessary
on the part Of the buyerto udciops caution
chasing the genuine article than this time. These limitations
are often so close in their external resemblance A. fame
STOCK Nernuge be cacuated put upon the un-
snspectng purchaser article which he neither wished
tended TO buy II is not enough by OF accredited agsn
but every purchaser must vigilance avoid being imposed
upon, and must examine every that he
buying the genuine B. A. FAHSKsrocK's Yermifuge.
julyi-d&wlm
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1859-07-26
HsLzAEs VOLCANIC Oh IMMINENT.

NeIean's celebrated LsnimeHt 70 the only sase and
rri,ble remedy flr the Of Spawn, Ring Bohc.
ViudyaIis Splints, Uhuaturd Lumps Nodes or
SyelIipgs IL win never fai 70 Big Head. Poll
evil. Fistula. Old Rgnning Sores. or sEeeny II
properly applied. For Spraius, Bruises. Scratches.
Cracked Heels, Chaies, Saddle Collar Gals, Cuts,
sores, or Wounds, t Is an initliibo remedy. Apply
e As directed and e certain In every instance.
Then trids no longer With the many worthless LIN
imeuts offered To you. Obtain supply Of DR.. No
Leans celebrated Linimcnt II viii cure you.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1859-07-26
Markets by Telegraph.

NEw ORLEANS, July 23-COTTOS-sales to-day $500 bales
The steamers caused advance Of &c ddlng quail
ties. oliddling 1:49llAc. bodybuilding Ia14GIalzc
New ORLEANS July 2j-oorToN-sales to day $500 bales.
The steamers caused advance Of &c Mddling II
I5lc. Exchange London 9AGlOc; New York co days Ia
discount, Sight g premium.
Nrw YoRK July 25-Cotton advanced 1S9Xi ssles 1900
bales Middlng Upland s4 Flour unsed Sales $500 bbs
Inferior qualities declined 1890 Ohio s47595O; Corn, sales
Ga 600 bushels White declined 2 Mixed 7ssac Prime
declined 4Oc; Sugar buoyant Muscovsdo 555g6h.
NEW YORK, July s5weekly Bank Statement Decrease in
loans 900 Decrease in specie, S326O0O Decrease in
crcuation S3 GEO. Decrease in nett deposites 600
C1Sc1NsA1I, July a5Flour steady, S. co. Oats 45 Corn
steady s0as5. Whisky "a Provisions quist and unchanged
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1859-07-26

WEIGHTS AND MEAsUREs.-It may not be gem
orally known that those who use weights and meas
ures for buying and selling are required by the
Code" to have the sams proved and scaled once =
year by the keeper OF the Stanlar for the county
sh is the fact, will be seen from the following
sections.
1887. Every perscn keeping any store, grocery,
ware hOuss, merchant mill, commission house, rail
road depot, or any scales apparatus for weighing
or measuring for the pnblic, shall, in each
year, have the weig Is, measures, and other appa-
ratus used by him proved and scaled.
1888 For every neglect to comply with this pro-
vision, the delinquent shall be liable to penalty Of
five dcllars to be recovered before Justice Of the
Peace, one-hsf t. tae Of the town or county,
the ether half TO the person who sues therefor.
1889 Every person not enumerated in section
1887, who shall use weights, measures or ether ap-
parstus in buying Or selling which have not once
been sealed, required by law, shall be subject TO
penalty Ct one dollar and egsls, recoverable as
above.
1910. If any persons use such weights, measures,
and appaIat us which have net been sealed sec I'd
ing 20 law, which have been altered after being
sealed, whereby any persen shall be defrauiea, h
shall be subject TO action at law, in which the
person defraG3ed shall FncOyer three times tne
amount of damages and c0ss.
1871. Every surveyor shall have the chains
other measures used by him in conformity with the
standard.
Il strikes us from the appearance of many of the
weights and measures used in our Market House,
that very little regard is paid to the provisions of
the lay this subject.