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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-08-30

EMBEzzLEMENT.-Thear arrest of Edmund French
engineer and pay clerk (under Major Bowman
of the Bureau of Construction of the Treasury
Department in Washington, for embezzlement, has
been mentioned by telegraph. The amount of the
fraud is said to be $4,000 The Star says:
The fraud discovered by Major Bowman
who was called upon to draw a check for payment
of some 81 200 to a concern in Philadelphia, of
whom he had no knowledge, and for material of
which he knew nothing. This led suspicion at
once to French who Immediately confronted
with his superiors, in the Solicitors Office and
called upon to explain, which he could not do and
appeared q great deal confused He was shown
his books and requested to explain why entries
had not been made of the articles charged, and
his manner at once betrayed him. There were no
entries and a little examination discovered the
fact that many vouchers had been altered so as to
call for erroneous sums of money, which money
could not be accounted for by the accused. An
examination into the charges against him showed
false entries and vouchers to the extent of SIS 900
French required to give bail in the sum of
$4,000 for his appearance at the Criminal Court
b. Ogle Tayoe, Esq, became his surety. MIR French
is man of good family; he is a brother of Rev.
Dr. French, formerly pastor of Epiphany Church,
In this city, and a graduate at West Point and we
understand classmate of Major Bowman at that
institution who has treated him with great kindness
uniformly, and with the above stated return.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-08-30
NOTICE..

Having qualified as Executor of John NJ Rea dec d
hereby notify all persons indebted to his estate to-
can ana pay and those having claims against the es
tate will present them properly auhcnticated With,
the time prescribed by law, this notice will be plead.
ed in bar of their recovery. T. NORRIS
August l6 1859. 3t-pd. Executor
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-08-30

] will expose to public sale the Court House in
Charlotte Tuesday of the County Court in October
next, the TRACT OF LAND on which Archibald Frew
now lives credit of six months will be given for
Note and security.
JAMES W. OSBORNE, Trustee.
August odd. 2m
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-08-30
100 NEGROES WANTED.

The subscriber wants to buy one hundred goody.
groes, for which the highest prices IN CASH will h
paid Persons having that kind of property for sal.
will find it greatly to their interest to apply mmed
ly to JAMES H. DAVIS, Pinevillc, n c..
or to A. \. N. NJ. TAYLOR at Charloa,
August 2 1859 3m
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-08-30

" Persons afflicted with the Fever and Aguen r. HOs
not spare either time, trouble expense procure %
letter celebrated Bters, ThUse btnt fcen effects bsss
sunan system has been clearly proved TO those %sad
curse whose cheeks are wan and meagre ard whose ami.
are sleepess and restless and whose eyes dim
en- with death ng them in the face this he yer
prove bIessIng snaichng them IT were from s urld
mouth of he grave. None know its true Va hs BIZ.
they have tested it. When all others have faed her
ters have restored The sufferers pristine heaIL d 10.
popularity in all the Western and Southern parts snO
troduce them 10 all families. =
Sold by druggists and dealers generally, eVerywne' TO-
For sale in Charlotte by E. NYE HUTCHlsoH
August ,, 1859 I'm
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-08-30
NORTH CAROLINA COLLEGE
Mt. Pleasant, Cabarrus Co., N. c.

TENHIS promising Institution exhibits course Of
- study inferior to none in the State, and its Board
of Trustees feel confident that the prescribed cOur.
will be ably, efficiently and satisfactorily carried out
having secured the services of men, in the selection
their Faculty, qualified to teach upon the most approx
ed system
The expenses less than those of any similar H.
sttution in the entire South. This arises in part from
its endowment, and in part from its location in a
healthy section of country and in wealthy and mOrs
community
The Exercises will open the 2StIi Of Sep.
ieMlber next, and continue FORTY-TWO WEEKS
without intermisson, except Examination and Lit.
erary contest during the week including the 22d Feby
TERMS:-In the Preparatory Department, which
is intended to prepare young men thoroughly for the
College Glasses, for Board, Tuition, Room-rent,
Washing, Fuel, &c, for the year, %
For the College Department, do, do, lis "
One Ha!f Invariably in Adrdnec
Deiy~ For further particulars address for Circular
Col. JOHN SHIMPOCH,
Sec'y Of the Board
or Rev. D. ii. BRITTLE,
President of n. c. College
Mt. Pleasant, n. c., July 20, 1859. 7l-Gt
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-08-30

GEoRGIA-The opposition Convention in Ga
has nominated the Hon. Warren Akin, of Cass
county, as their candidate for Governor
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-08-30

CLOSE WoRK.-One opposition candidate for
Congress is elected in Kentucky by majority of
three; one in Tennessee by twenty-six; another by
eighty; and another by fifty.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-08-30

DRowNED.-The Yorkville Enquirer learns
that MIR Calvin j. Miller was drowned in the Ca
tawba river on the 23d instant, but gives no par
ticularS
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-08-30

NEW COTTON.-There was, we are informed. a
bale of New Cotton in town on Saturday, the 10th
inst, from the plantation of Mr. Carter on Broad
river This is the earliest of any in this section
of the State, of which We have heard Chester
Standard.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-08-30

SAVE YOUR GARDENS.-Mr f. Lyon, Fn"JJ
Chemist, discovered Asiac plant the powered e cave
when IS deadly poison 10 garden worms ants, Lo'f
bugs, ticks iees and all species Of Insects, while
perfectly harmless 10 mankind and and domestic anin
child can eat il. lie has received medals from ~ Ne
France England, Germany, and dcal C h ia
and s"cIetIes Ii is most important discovery. Inc ~
oi being rad OF these pests in weather is luxury
can now hear the bed-bug lament
Lyons Powder, sure as late,
w ill our race extermInate. Oak
Arrangements are made through Messrs. Barnes ,ma
OF New ork, TO sell it throughout the world. II IsP'T
TN cams ers and bears the name of +. Lyon.
Magnetic Powder kills all The insects in tnce'
Magnetic Pills mixed for and mn e
Sample Flasks, 25 cts; regular sizes so cents and
BARNES & PARK, New I"
Sold by +. Scarr, and E. Nye Hutchson q ~
August 2, 1859 i'm
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-08-30

CURED BY WISTER'S BALSAM-Read the oiOE'
ing from the kinderhook IN Sentinel, dated July 81
"A Ienar kabie of Consumption has recently been
tected by this medicine. id The OF Chatham, IN tbs
and which was related TO by DIR Herrick, an emIs
physician OF that town, 10 whom have PERMISSION to %
young lady who had long labored under affection W.
the lungs, CONSIDERED by her friends beyond
reach OF medicine, she informed by her medical a L
danI that she must die She induced send tor o
OF" isters Bal am Of Wild Cherry" a last resort
young lady experienced great reef, and TWO more OO
were sIcce sully procured and administered She Nv
happy IN the restoration OF health.
None genuine uni, IS signed l. BUTTS on the wrapper
For sale by E. NYE HUTCHINSON e. CO., Chaho"
August 80 1t
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1859-02-18
A PEN1rENrIARY DEsPERADo. In the Alton GIL
Courier, we find the following s. 80

Superintendent Rutherford communicates the par
tcnlars of which occurred in tho penitentary
last week. On Tuesday Of the prisoners, fos in
subordinaton, was sent to his cell Soon after being
sent there, word was communicated to the guard
that he had knife secreted ab6nt his person. This
fact was put in possession Of Deputy Warden Wells,
who gave orders that the prisoner should strip him
self in his CELL leave his clothing upon the h00r and
come out that be might be searched. This order be
refused TO comply with. Every effort vas made 70
induce him to obey, but he was obstinate swearing
he would die first. 4 was accordingly ordered that
no food be given him till he yielded. The officers be
came convinced that he had the knife, and would
use it II be got chance. During the following day
he was expostulated with, through The grated door.
by the Deputy Warden, by the Superintendent, and
by Others for his conduct, but remained stubborn,
declaring that he would starve himself to death be-
fore he would obey the order. Strict watch was kept
over him to see that be did not injure himself, and
during repeated conversations with him. the Penten
tiary Physician DR.. Williams, BY TO mote II he
was becoming delirious. The confinement commenced
on Tuesday Immediately after dinner. Through Wed
nesday, through Thursday, through Friday he held
out Going to bis cell about O'Clock on Saturday
afternoon the officers asked him to rise from his bed;
attempting to do go he fell and it, being discovered
that he was then weak that be could not use the
knife the door. opened, and 10 few minutes It
was seen that be was little deliriouA He va i'm
medately cared for. Upon being searched the knife
was found upon him. The blade was about four In
ches long, and ground down to dagger pcint-mAk-
ing it very dangerous weapon. Il will be observed
that be took no took for about 81 h0nTS lover four
do
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1859-02-18

JOHN BULL AND HIS ALLY.-A correspondent Of
the Philadelphia Ledger board the United States
brig Dolphin noticing the meeting u strange vessels
at sea, says:
During such meeting we instanced the inherent
since we repeated the article that entrapped the
" Echo,n and hoisted an English ensign. No notice
was taken Of the flag but We hauled It down, and
run up the stars and stripes the stranger scarce
allowed our banner to reach the peak before he g.
luted it with the tricolor Of France.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1859-02-18
1soEsD1Anrsx NJ ylorsBuna. The Wing Of We'd

Several ncendiary attempts have been madein our
city lately On Saturday night some one set fire TO
clubhouse on the premises Of Gen. Fairchild, and
on Monday night an attempt was made to dre an old
impression prevails that there is regular gang Of
burglars and thieves in our city at this time who fire
out 81 the way tenements in order 70 better carry on
their burgarious operations. The police have their
ave on several Of these worthless, and it would be
healthy for them to leave these parts as soon IS pos
sihle 54F sias .8FssS4
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1859-02-18

Wedderburn asked Sheridan how be had got nd of
his Irish brogue Is he wished % get nd Of his Scotch
accent. /" Ny dear fellow said Sheridan, don't
because they don't understand yon hat II you be-
come ineligible, they will b abs % take your
measure"
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1859-02-18

A small boy walking in the street With : big hat
on stranger cries out, "Ha0o, hat, where are you
going with that boy ~ .-~s
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1859-02-18

To l. N. Marks Esq President Jno. n Gruhes Chief n
eiueer james Beggs. Chairman; and Gsutlmsn u hi
COMMITTEES of Now Orleans Fire DeunItmauf
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1859-02-18
9.h 0rltans Bully Crescent.

LIST OF LETTERS
Uncallcd for and Remaining In the Post
Once mt New Orleans up to
FRIDAY MORNING. FEBRUARY ls, 1859.
The weekly Arizonian., 1859-03-10
Indian News.
frontier warfare.

The Apaches are collecting in large numbers along the Overland Mail Route between the Mimbres and Dragoon Springs The celebra- ted chief, Mangus Colorado who for three years past has been very quiet, is in the field again with large party of warriors He declares that if government does not give him more beef and flour he shall let his people take it wher- ever they please They have annoyed the mail company very much by filling the road with stones in Apache Pass several times, and now threaten to close the Pass altogether com blaming that government does not pay them enough for using their land
 As the Apaches require moonlight nights for their depredations there have been but few thefts during the past ten days, but the new moon now coming on will certainly bring par ties from the mountains on their usual stealing expeditions. They travel principally at night, and require moonlight to enable them to follow trails with their stolen property
 The Papagos gave information to the com manding officer at Fort Buchanan that the hor- ses taken from Hoyt were at San Lazaro, a de.
The weekly Arizonian., 1859-03-10
Singular Management

The murder of a single negro belonging to an officer of the United States Army was the
 immediate cause of a war with the Navajo In- dians--a war out of which government has
 been glad to get, after a cost of over one mill ion dollars This took place at one extremity of New Mexico, while at the other white men are murdered, horses, mules and cattle are sto- len and travel rendered unsafe, without the least attention seemingly from the military comman- der ofthis Department. The Apaches have com mitted upon our people ten times yes, twenty times the damage ever inflicted upon the inhabi tants ofNew Mexico proper by the Navaios and yet there is no force sent out against them-no formidable campaign into their country to whip them into decent behavior. The military affairs of this Department are managed as fall the life worth saving and all the property worth defend
 ing was situated east of the Rio Grande, and it q matter of no consequence whether there were troops here or not We Are obliged, in common with the people inhabiting this section to dis
The weekly Arizonian., 1859-03-10
The Mineral Wealth of Arizona.

If nature has denied to Arizona abundant to her but few acres of fertile and easily titled land, she has been generous in other sources of opulence and prosperity. There is not richer mineral regiem in the world. The mountains dant, and easily worked, while in some DOT tions of the Territory there are rich depos- its of gold. Nor do these comprise all the min erals of Arizona. Iron, copper znc the ores of copperas, saltpetre, quicksilver, incombust- hle crystals, ireproof rock alabastar, marble, and other valuable species of stone have all been found within the proposed limits of Ari- zona Nor have these hidden treasures been lately discovered. Two centuries ago, when the Pilgrim Fathers were struggling with bar barism upon the shores of New England, Spain established an empire amidst her newly-found wealth and drew millions from the very region where now the Anglo Saxon is erecting sec ond era of civilization Years passed, and the civilization of the Jesuit, always superficial and never permanent, faded away. Indian depre- dations drove those monk miners from their possessions, and we now behold on every hand, the remains of ancient works and old mining establishments, used by the Spaniards when the New World was in its infancy
 The silver mines of Arizona are famous in history, and their product, with those of Sonora, formed at one period, chief source of reve- nue to Spans, Until within. four or five years past, the working of mines in this Territory has been impossible, on account of the Apaches, and even now, in the absence ofproper protect ion it is business involving large risk. In So- nora the state of revolution which always pre- vails, the want of security from Indians, lawless men, and the so-called government itself, ren- ders it impossible to develope the enormous mineral wealth of that State, which in view of our national manifest destiny may be regard ed as American domain. It is impossible how ever, for this state of things to continue long. Our government will soon recognize the right of its citizens to law and security, strong arm will be extended over neighboring Mexi- can States, giving us access to the Pacific Then we may look for rapid influx of popula- ton, the employment of capital, and discover ies of precious metals that will eclipse even the riches of the Golden State
The weekly Arizonian., 1859-03-10

sent from this view of the case Interests are growing up here worthy of attention, interests that will soon make themselves felt and in quarters where an effect will be pretty sure to follow
 The fact is the entire military arrangements of the Department of New Mexico require 6 thorough reformation. Affairs have not been managed in manner creditable to the late General in command, nor his successor In New Mexico at this time, there are thirteen mil itary posts more than one half which are of no benefit, and only an expense to government posts garrsoned by one company or part Nof a company, and often commanded by Lieuten- ant. If merely to keep possession of a post such garrisons are too large if to pursue and fight Indians they are too small--so in either case the arrangement is bad These smallposts in an Indian country can do nothing, as they are only capable of furnishing a small scouting party After deducting the sick prisonefs ia tigue parties and men necessary for post duty at one company fort, there is very little effec- tive force left It would be better to concen- trate the troops at five or six important posts, from whence strong detachments might be sent out whenever necessary This would be a.great saving of expense, insure better discipline, and render the forces far more effective A cores pondent of the New York Daily Times, speak ing of affairs in this Territory, uses the follow ing forcible language
 "Ihe action of the United States govern ment on this frontier through its military sta tions and Indian agencies, were it not for it's painful and ruinous results, would be stupend- ous farce
 Nothing can be more true. There is constant conflict of judgment and arrangement between misconduct of military affairs that is actually amazing. Ii would be an excellent policy for government to place its Indian business directly in the hands of the military authorities So that those who do the fighting shall have the power to make treaties Such course li3&, been recommended to Congress, and ought rfo be adopted
 r. or the protection of New Mexico two regi- ments of troops are allowed and of these the grand total of two companies is allowed to this quarter of the Territory west of Fort Fillmore "a region fast increasing in population, and where various extensive mining companies are endeavorng to develope the wealth of the coun- try. We hope the attention of the Secretary of War will be called to this condition and some little attempt made to do our people justice A campaign against the Finals has already been delayed too long, and it seems, from the arrangements emanating from Santa Fe that infantry are considered proper troops to act against mounted Indians with vigor and sue cess. This is a new and brilliant discovery in frontier warfare.
The weekly Arizonian., 1859-03-10

ABOUT ARIzoNA-Mr. Edward F. Dunbar, formerly we'll known citizen of this Territory, has been contributing to the New York Daily Times a series of articles on Arizona, its histo- ry condition, and resources They are well written, and contain many interesting facts Some of his statements, however, we cannot fully endorse
The weekly Arizonian., 1859-03-10
THE ARIZONIAN.
TUBAC, THURSDAY, MARCH 10, 1859

1sD- To ADVERTISERS. Persons desiring to ad- vertisc in this paper, requested to send in their favors without delay, addressed to THE AR1zoN1AN, Tubac, Arizona.
 11ss" SUBSCRIPTIONS must in all cases be accom- panied with the cash No subscribers name will be entered upon our books until advance payment has been made.
The weekly Arizonian., 1859-03-10
Oregon.

The bill to admit Oregon into the Union has at last passed. It is but ten years since it was admitted as a Territory. It's progress has been gradual but sure. We hope, before ten years more have passed, that the stars on the Pacific will have increased in number-as they must in importance.
New Oregon plaindealer. (New Oregon, Iowa) 1859-1866, 1859-10-15
Dl L I NEW OREGON, IOWA, OCT.
N ID. Sd.

Nellie, you and must be friends
20 now and sell the remains of your
Strawberries, and call here on YOUR way
home ai++ -" ~
That evening Nellie was tripping home
with her empty little baskets strung
around her as usual; but in the larger
one lay now straw bonnet trimmed with
a neat ribbon, and a package which she
was directed not to open until her return
Mrs. Townsend was looking. anxiously for
Nellie when she arrived; but what was
her astonishmcnt and gratitudc when. she
heard her story, with full confession of
the temptation, not a word Of which She
withheld N1 l'2 .attt
When the package was opened, it was
found to contain fine calico dress for
each, with a five dollar bill fastened with
in. Upon a slip Of paper were written
these words: ' @ SIN.
For Mrs. Townsend, as an acknowledg-
ment Of a benefit received from her little
glrl, whom she has reared to be an cy
ample OF truth, and honesty and virtue
From this time Nellie and her mother
were under the peculiar patronage of. the
Hamilton I family Sewing was Supplied
for which they received good pay, ancI
Nellie was transferred to Minnic's Sun
day School class, where she was received
as pattern Of truth and integrity BY her
associates. ". II" |##-sf1-12 stHEa
And shall not her example speak also
to our little readers, and remind them Of
that which the Bible teachcs~-to resist
evil and to follow that which is good
for that will bring them peace at lust,
New Oregon plaindealer. (New Oregon, Iowa) 1859-1866, 1859-10-15

Straw ber rics! Straw ber ries! Who
will buy! Who will buy!
The musical voice of Nellie trilled the
words SO swectly, that the memory of the
tones fingered with the passer by as he
went to his daily task, and haunted him
through the long hours like the remem-
brance Of a joy that has passed away
Her rosy face, too, was worthy Of place
in memory with it's sunny smile and DIM
pies, shaded by carless natural curls, and
its soft, black eyes, large and full and
dreamy. 1t was not beautiful only, but
SO indicative Of goodness and purity, and
all that we most love to cherish as a heart
picture of childhood.
Many an eye turned to look after Mel
lie, as she tri pped along in the bright
June morning, in her pink calico and
large straw hat shading her pretty face,
while her little basket of fruit, covered
with dewy fresh green leaves, were strung
picturesquely over her arms and shoul-
ders; and her hands each held a huge bas-
ket filled to overfowing with the smaller
ones. She was so neat and attractive in
her aspect, that many who would have
passed others by unheeded stopped to pur-
chase the tempting fruit Of Nellie, who
was well known, as she came with the
other beautiful things of summer, and
trilled her little song like a bird beneath
the open windows.
Straw Der ries! Straw ber ries! Who
will buy! Who will buy!'
Come in child; what is your price!'
Ten pence basket, Miss
Nellie stepped into spacious hall of
fashionable house in Montague street,
where a young lady stood in her morning
robe with flowers in her hands, just gath
cred from the conservatory, and surroun-
ded with all the appliances of wealth and
luxury. p"
well, they are worth that!-so fresh
and ripe! Give me half dozen baskets.
Here Mary
And while Mary emptied the baskets,
she drew out her portmonaie and drop
ped the sixty cents in five and tens into
Nellie's little purse, not into her hand, as
the reader must remember; for this appa-
rently trivial act was the pivot ON which
turned the moral event Of the day and
our story.
The smile with which she received the
money and thanked her for it, penetrated
like sunbeam into the heart of Minnie
Hamilton, for there was GOODNESS there;
the child of discomfort and disappoint-
ment, which find their way sometimes
even into luxurious homes; and the asso-