The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-05-10

By" Last week spent day at Dallas, the county
of CASTOR 1t was Superior Court week and the
number of persons in attendance unusually large
which afforded opportunity of seeing and shaking
hands with several valued and esteemed friends, both
Of Castor and Lincoln; all of whom expressed feelings
Of genuine friendship, not only by word. but by acts
which afford the s~bstaH'iai encouragement and aid in
the newspaper business. For our CASTOR friends, es-
pccaIly testify to their promptnGss and will
ngncSS pay their subscription accounts and they
do readily and without grumbling Without a sim
gle exception every subscriber met spoke of the
democrat" giving general and entire satisfaction
to its numerous readers in that part of the State.
To those friends in GaSton and, may add, every
where else, who have voluntarily taken interest in
extending circulation, return thanks, and as
them that cXertion will be spared part
to make the paper worthy of their support and friend
ship.
We have heretofore spoken of the village of Dallas
We noticed but little change since former VISIT
cepting the erection of two three buildings, dwell
Ing> we believe. Mr. J. +. PCgram keeps NICE gcnteCl
public house. and is an accommodating gentleman, at
t'ntve to his guests. and supplies his table with
abundance of rtUcooked food which of the best
recommendations for the ladies who supcrintcnd the
culinary department. Mr. D. Huffman, also, keeps
good house, large and well-arranged brick building
three stories high: and heard those who stopped
with him compliment his management and speak in
high terms of his Kindness and attentivcrcss TO his
patrons. Another public house is kept by Mr. John c.
smith, who, no doubt does everything his power to
accommodate and please his guests.
The last Legislature restored Jury trials to the
County Court of CASTOR and learn that the first Jury
court will be held in August Mr. A Ford is Clerk of
this Court, and is acceptable competent officer
Punctual in the discharge of his duties attentive
> Il. Lewis Esq. Clerk of the Superior Court and of
Joseph Lusk, Esq, Sheriff of the county. They are
both good officers and faithful the reposed in
Them This the testimony of all who spoke of
them
There is but lawyer living in Dallas D. Schenck,
Esq We suppose this is indication that the citizens
nave but little work for those who expound the law.
We were graticd to hear friends in CASTOR speak
y. Mr. Schenck young gentleman of ability and
5" character, and possessing amiable and pleas
s@' disposition which makes him fIvorite with his
S'IRalntances.
lion. B. Craige spent few days in Dallas, and was
"@'ny greeted by numerous friends CASTOR is demo-
c to the core, and the opposition will not be able
muster scarcely corporals guard against the demo-
,c party and its candidates.
farmers spoke cheeringly of the prospects of good
Ups. We noticed that the Wheat looked we'll in most
'"e fields along the road, though in some places it
suffered from the effects of the frost and bug. The
rI'! OF fruit will be good, judging from the album
I'm We saw on the trees Peaches and apples
-. - IN some localities, but as a general thing we
-N TIC crop Is large and will be plentiful.