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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-05-24

DUSNING.-Every business and mechanic,
who has proper appreciation of the true mode of
doing business, ought to have impressed upon his
memory the fact that no man should be delicate
about asking for what is properly his due. If he
neglecs to do So he is deficient in the spirit OF IN
dependence which should characterize all his
actions. Rights rights, and if not granted
should be demanded. The lack Of a proper full
fment of this principle has lost to many fortune,
fame and happiness. Occasionally customer,
who is less gentleman than upstart, puts on
naughty airs and affects to be insulted at being
dunned" for money that he ought to have paid
long before. This is small matter. The labor
er is worthy of his hire We know it is unpleas-
ant to be dunned, and equally unpleasant to dun
Others nevertheless circumstances require that we
should sometimes submit to it; but We should be
sorry to get angry with man because he asked us
for his dues; and man is very small potatoes who
will fly into passion when another demands ;
J small bill of long standing.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-05-24

THE DYING NEVER WEEP.-It is a striking
fact-the dying aeucraceep The circle of sobbing
agonized hearts around, produces not one tear.
Is it that he is insensbe and stiff already in the
chill of dissolution? That cannot be, for he asks
for his fathers hand, if to gain strength the
mortal struggle, and leans the breast of MOTHER
brother or sister, with still conscious affection;
and just before expiring, at eve, after long days
converse with the Angel of Summons he says to
his oldest brother-the last audible good night Of
carth--''Kiss me-kiss me- 1t must be because
the dying have reached point too deep for earth
ly crying and weeping. They are face to face
with higher and holier beings, with the Father
in Heaven, and his angel throng, led on by the Son
himself, and what the grefs of morning, tears
of dying farewell-be it that they are shed by
the dearest on earth-in that vision bright Of i'm
mortal life and everlasting reunion!
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-05-24
SEVENTH VOLUME---NUMBER s62


Plot AGAINST THE French EMpERoR.-A
PARIS letter says: ain spite of the gigantic efforts
made by the police to maintain the strictest secre-
sy upon the subject, the fact Ofanother conspiracy
against the life of the Emperor has got abroad,
and once more served to spread CONSERVATION
amongst us. On the very morning before the re-
presentation Of Meyerbeer's new opera, an anony-
nous letter was received by the Prefect of Police,
purporting to come from person in high office,
but whose allegiance to the Marianne enabled him
to be certain that attempt was about to be made
to assassi mate the Emperor the occasion Of his
visit to the Opera Comique. The letter described
the personal appearance or the Individual who haA
dawn the lot which designated him as the in
strunent of the vengeance of the Marianne-cave
his n4me at full length-told that he came from
Lille, where had been held the meeting wherein
had been debated the subject of his execution; and
furthermore went on to say that the personal
character of the assassin being weak, and he being
subject likewise to religious eXultation, it would
be easy task to work upon these religious scru-
plies, and the mast important revelations be there
by obtained Tie writer was of opinion that the
assassin would be found in the nearest church dur
ing the greater potion of the day; and it proved
sure enough. Upoa the description furnished by
the anonymous correspondent the individual
arrested in the church of the Pertit Peres, at
about O'Clock on the day in question, and carried
off to the Prefecture, where he was submitted to
an interrogatory which lasted over three hours,
and from which, as had been anticipated, the most
terrible revelations were e1tortcd, which said
to have filled the witnesses present with the
81 eatest amaZement, not only at the audaclouS per-
severance of the Marianne, but at the utter ignor
ance in which the police, in spite of its vigilance
and numerous spies, must eyer remain concerning
the Vaccinations of this dreaded association"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-05-24
MODES OF DEATH.

A recent number of the Quarterly Review
tanned the following article, which will be read
with interest
To be shot dead is one of the easiest modes of
terminating life; rapid it is, the body has
leisure to feel and reflect. On the first attempt
by one of the frantic adherents of Spain to assas
sinate William, Prince of Orange, who took the
lead in the revolt of the Netherlands, the ball pas
sed through the bones i'll the face and brought
him to the ground. In the instant that preceded
stupetaction, he was able to form the notion that
the ceiling of the room had fallen and crushed him.
The cannot-shot which plunged into the brain of
Charles VII, did not prevent him from selzng his
sword by the hilt The idea of an attack and the
necessity for defence was pressed on him by
blow which we would suppose too tremendous to
leave an interval for thought But it by no means
follows that the inhicting of fatal wounds is ac-
companied by pang. From what is known of
the first effects Of gunshot wounds, it is probable
the impression is rather stunning than acute. Tn
less death be Immediate the pain is varied as the
nature of the injuries, and these past counting
up.
But there is nothing singular in the dying sem
sation, though Lord Byron remarked the physiolo-
gical popularity that the expression is invariably
that of languor, while in death from stab the
countenance reflects the natural character Of gen
tlcness or ferosity to the last gasp.
Some of these cases are of interest to show with
what slight disturbance life may 60 on under a
mortal wound till it comes to full stop. A foot
soldier at Waterloo, pierced by musket ball in
the hip begged water of soldier who Glanced to
possess a canteen Of beer. The wounded man
drank, returned his heartiest thanks, mentioned
that his regiment was nearly exterminated, and
having proceeded a dozen yards on his way to the
rear fell to the earth, and, with one convulsive
movement of the limbs, concluded his career
ellis voice." said the trooper who told the story,
"gave scarcely the slightest sound of weakness"
Capt Basil Hall, who in his early youth, was
present at the battle of Corunna, has singled out
from the conclusion that consigns to oblivion the
woes and gallantry Of war; another instance, SINH
lar to the one related above. An old officer, who
was shot in the head, arrived pale and faint at the
temporary hospital and begged the surgeon tc
look at his wound, which was pronounced mortal
Indeed [ feared so,'' he responded, with i'm
peded utterance, 'and yet | should wish very
much to live little longer, if it were possible
He laid the sword upon the stone at his side, a
gently, says Hall, as if the steel had been turned
into glass, and almost Immediately fell senseles
upon the turf.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-05-24
Observation-Disclosures as the practice

FoRTUNE-TELLING.-Desp as the practice
which goes by the name of fortune-telling is, we
believe there is a kind Of fortune-telling which
is not only possible but easily practiced upon
correct principles Thus, to begin with the young
when we see a child obedent to his or her parents
or teachers, any one else toward whom the
subordinate relation has become necessary, we
have hesitation in predicting that good fortune
will accompany such child into early manhood
or womanhood and insure a fair start in adult life.
If the case be that Of honest, energetic, young
man, who has successfully advanced from the
position of apprentice and journeyman into that
of master-mechanic or boss, we tell his
fortune without much difficulty. So with regard
to those who have chosen profession as the means
of livlihood. Let us see how they conduct their
business. If they do this intelIgently, industri-
ously and honestly at the start; they will be very
apt to continue to do SO, and success will be sure
in the long run. Unprincipled men, in the same
line, may get ahead of them at the beginning, but
they will fare best in the end and so illustrate the
truth of THE maxim that honesty is the best policy.
We will confess that we are no fortunetcller, if it
| does not so turn out.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-05-24
NORTH CAROLINA
MILITARY INSTITUTE,
Charlotte, N. c..

Charlotte, N. G.
VENE Exercises of this Institute will commence on
Il the Isl october next.
FACULTY ELECT:
MAJ D. II. HILL, Superintendent
LIEUT.. c. G. LEE, Commandant,
G. p. ESTILL, y. NJ, Principal OF Primary Depart
ment.
Course of .Eudics:
In the Primary Department, such as to qualify
Student to enter any College
In the Scientific Department the West Point Cur
ricuum will be closely followed. 1t will be the aim of
the Professors to make Surveyors Engineers Chemists
and men fit for the practical business of life.
In addition the usual Exercises at Military Schools
the months of August and September will be spent in
Campaigning through the mountains of North Carolina
The .1cadcmic Year will commence on the lst
day Of October, and will embrace twelve months.
furlough of two months aug and Scpt) will be given
Cadets at the end of their second year.
Particular attention will be given to the mordI d"d
religious Gtstruction of Cadets.
EXPENSES:
The Institute will provide Board Fuel Lights Wash
ing Arms, Equipments and Uniforms.-and all cloth
ing except under clothes for $500 PER ANN UNI,
onchaf payable in advance; the balance in six months
No extra charges. No remission of charges to those
who leave unless on the score of health.
TERMS OF ADMISSION:
No one will be admitted into the PRIMARY DEPART
under Twelve years of age; into the SCIEN-
TIFIC DEPARTMENT under Fifteen over Twenty
years of age. All connected with the Scientific De-
parmcnt will be cq"rcd to board in the 1nstitute those
in the Primary Department may do SO if they choose
REMARKSI
The Institute Buildings the largest most elegant
and commodious for the accommodation of Cadets in
the Southern country and the Board of Directors trust
that under the mt of the Superintendent and
Commandant, (boh Of whom are Graduates of W est
Point and Of long experience in the Army and in the
business ofnstrucon,) the Institute will be established
on true Military basis and conducted on true Military
principles. The board will further say, that Mr. kSIlLL
is a Graduate of the Virginia University and an cX-
pcricnced Classical teacher. They would further state
that it is their intention to increase the number of
teachers in both Departments the patronage of the
public may require.
This Institute was granted liberal Charter by the
LEGISLATURE of North Carolina with the power of con-
ferring Degrees upon those who complete the pre-
scribed Course of Studies.
E.SFe Applications for admission will be received
until the of September, and must be directed to
DR. C. J. Fox President of the Board, Charlotte, y. T.
TFor further particulars see Circular.J
G.. J. FON,
JAS. p. IRWIN,
II. LaF. ALEXANDER, |
JAS. II. CARSON, :
THOS II. BREM, 2
w. \. OWENS, Com. :
of Charlotte, U
J. +. KERR Intendant
of Charlotte
Charlotte " c. April -, 1859.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-05-24
GROEE RE 6.
DIR. CHAMPIONS
Ve"eIahIe AguG Pills.

safe and certain for Chills and Fever, or Fever
and Ague in all its complicated forms, and is also an
cfccual remedy for Fcyers OF every description Ihls
medicine is percctlv safe and harmless in its effects
and may be given with perfect safety to persons of all
ages 1t never fails effect cure whcn taken accord
ING to directions accompanying each box 1t Is purely
vegetable containing no delecrouS drugs, mineral
medicines of any kind.
DR.. CHAMpIoN's Anti-Billious, Anti
Dvspeptic, Purifying and Cathartic Pills-Ihe
most reliable and safe remedy in Liver Complaint DyS-
pcpsa Costivencss Sick headache Sick stomach bill
lious habits indgcStion and all that class @: diseases
,risno from a disordered condition of the stomach
bowels, blood or liver 1t is entirely vegetable and
contains no deleerous drug medicine and is one OF
the best cathartics ever recommended
Price, - cents per box.
For sale bv F Scarr Co and by F. VI. Ross Charlotte
F. NJ Swyer 4 Co., Propretors
I,,o14 1919 Belleville Illinois.
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WE'LL MARRY THIS FALL.


gave her rose, and gave her a ring.
And asked her to marry me then,
But she sent them all back, insensible thing,
And said she'd no notion of men,
I told her I'd oceans of money and goods,
Tried to frighten her with growl;
But she said she wasn't brought up in the woods
To be scared by the scrcech Of an owl.
I called her bcggar and everything bad;
| laughed at her features and form,
Till at length succeeded in getting her mad,
And she ragged like the sea in storm.
And then in moment | turned and smiled,
And called her my angel, my all;
She fell in my arms, like a wearisome child,
And exclaimed, "Well marry this Fall"
She lov'd another, | knew full well,
But gave him most contounded fall;
For altho she lov'd him, Ga sober young man, J
The old folks lov'd my money-thats all.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-05-24

PREFERS SLAvERY.-The late Timothy Rogers,
of this county, says the Liberty, Bedford (Va.1
Sentinel, sometime previous to his death, eman-
cipated in his will 81 negro slaves, and made pro-
vision for their transportation to Liberia. When
the time, however, for their departure from this
place arrived, TUESDAY night ast) only II Of the
number would consent to embark on the train
bound East; the remainder preferring slavery in
''Ole Virginny," to freedom in foreign cline.
Giddings, Greey & Co., may crack that nut.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-05-24
VarRiSheS.

Coach Furniture Copal (thrce qnalitieSl Damosk, ia
pan, Ne &c. L. NlE HtlChlHoN y ~
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-05-24

HIULLINGs, SPRINGS h co. have large Stock
4 of Cashmere SILK and Leghorn Hats, bought OF
the manufacturers by the case.
ALSO.
large stock of Gents and Ladies Trunks from - to
S24; Naliscs and Carpet-Bags.
April %, 1879
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-05-24
Window Glass,

Putty, Whiting Oils. Yarnshes Dyestufs, Paints &C,
Low for cash by SCARR & co,
| Jan 0Jth
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-05-24

Charlotte, y. c., April -, 1859.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-05-24
LIFE INSURANCE.

THNIE undersigned as Agent will receive applications
Il for Insurance in the NOrM Carolina N"t"M LVe
Insurance Company.
This Company is the oldest in the State, and has
been in successful operation for several years Its
rates moderate and all losses promptly adjusted
Persons wishing to insure their own lives or the
lives of their Slaves in this Company will call at the
Office of the Agent at the Bank of the State.
e. SLAVES insured for TWO-TlllRDS of their
VALUE.
TIIOS. W. DEWEY, Agent.
Jan'V |, 1859. "
The daily press. (Cincinnati [Ohio) 1859-1859, 1859-05-04

LITTLE THINGs.-Springs are little things,
but they are the sources of large streams /; u
helm is little thing, but mark how evenly it
governs the course of the largest ship that
ever tloated the waters; pegs and nails are
little things, but they hold together the large
parts of the largest buildings; that memento
is little thing, and cost but little of this
worlds wealth, and yet it expresses the uni
verse, for it is q thought of love clothed in a
form OF beauty; an angry word, a jealous
thought a frown-all these are little things,
but powerful for evil, and are helping to fli
the penitcntaries and prisons, with those who
have merely carried the same passions and
feelings further than we have. Mind the lit
tie thines.
The daily press. (Cincinnati [Ohio) 1859-1859, 1859-05-04
WEDNESDAY MORNING, MAY A. 1859.

MAY--0n Sunday the month that maidens love,
for which they sigh while frowning March and
weeping April with heavy steps go slowly
toward the Past, took in her arms the crazy
world and smiling in its face, about its brow
bound wrenths Of violets, and daffodils, and
daisies, and with her fragrant breath made
cool its feverish cheek.
May comes to every heart in youth, and
seems form to clasp, a mind to love, soul
with which to sympathize forever. In after
life, although it bear the olden shape, it still
is but a myth. Later it again appears but
now it is the ghost of a departed hope, and
thus remains-a Banquo for ell time.
On Sunday we felt anew thousand rosy kisses
of our childhood on our lips, and in the soft,
blue sky found tlnts and depths that reminded
us of the tenderness with which pair of loving
eyes were wont to watch us through the hours,
and our ideal May before our mental vision
passed, and then we knew that in our dreams
alone were happiness and rest. A hundred
thousand Mays may smile without, but there
can never be a joy If December be within.
The daily press. (Cincinnati [Ohio) 1859-1859, 1859-05-04

PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS.
After the passage of few unimportant orders,
the County Commissioners at their session yes
terday
Resolued, That the Superintendent of the
Lick Run Lunatic Asylum be and is hereby
instructed TO notify the contractor for furnish
ing meat for that institution, that he must
comply with his contract, or it will be declared
forfeited forthwith, and some other person en-
gagged to furnish meat of proper quality, and
the present contractor held responsible for
damages.
A complaint from the Superintendent of that
institution to the effect that meat had been de-
livered to it by the contractor which was unfit
to be eaten, gave rise to the above resolution.
We hope the evil will now be remedied.
The daily press. (Cincinnati [Ohio) 1859-1859, 1859-05-04

CINCINNATI FLowERs.-A Columbus eotem-
porary, in paragraph Mandatory of the nur-
sery of Mr.. stelzig, of that city, is of opinion
that the flowers raised by him are superior to
those grown in this locality. He says:
We are told by one of the most successful
cultivators of flowers in this city, and one OF
its old residents, that the fine flowers brought
here from the Cincinnati nurseries are certain
to disappoint the purchasers. They are too
fine. Beautiful exceedingly now, they are ex-
hausted by premature effort. The June
bloom is forced out in April by hot-house ap-
pliances and stimulating manures, and when
that has gone off it takes the plant all the rest
of the year to recover from the precocious and
unnatural effort.
The daily press. (Cincinnati [Ohio) 1859-1859, 1859-05-04

ABOUT two o'clock yesterday morning, as the
Sixth Ward Police were passing along Fifth
street, between Mill and Stone they heartl
noise in the rear of residence that attracted
their suspicion. They went toward the place
whence the noise proceeded, and as they ap
preached, man ran rapidly up the alley and
disappeared. Upon examination they dis
covered that he had been endeavoring to force
open back shutter, with the evident intention
of committing burglary.
The daily press. (Cincinnati [Ohio) 1859-1859, 1859-05-04
$HOO!--P % G 4 a I'M a ION {!
Wonderful Medical Cures by the APP
pkUation of Prot. DE GRATH'S
EE1ECTFTC OIL
ON MAN AND BEAST.

To the Inhabitants Of Philadelphia and Vicinity;
l propose to cure, almost instan taneously, indi.
yiduals afflicted with Deafness, Headache, Neuralgia,
Chill Fever, Ague, rheumatism, and all Sores and
Pains.
propose to check and cffectually dissipate more
ache and pain, and TO accomplish nearer and more
perfect equilibrium of all the circulating uids in the
human system, than can be effected by any other
all other methods of medical aid in the same space OF
time, the masses themselves being judges
do not propose to cure EVERY disease, but all suo
as are durable by ANY combination of medical apph
ances, My Electric Oil operates on chemical ano
electric principles, and is, therefore, applicable to tbt
cure or natural restoration Of any organic derange
vital fluid.
want the masses to join In this matter--the wei
alike interested. - ~
N. Is. Please inform me of any case of failure to
cure, in from half an hour to three weeks, as wish
to cure, or charge nothing Depot, Philadelphia.
Wholesale and Retail, by
j. D, PARK,
Corner Fourth and Walnut streets.
nS- For Sale by all Druggists. apis
The daily press. (Cincinnati [Ohio) 1859-1859, 1859-05-04
STRANGERS GUIDE.

AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS & SEEDS.
Wilder, Robinson & Co., $40 Walnut street.
BOOKS AND STATIONERY.
Applegnte & Co., No. As Main at. ...
Anderson, Gates & Wright, 112 Main at.
BURNING FLUID AND COAL OH.
Chns' A. Junghitnns, corner Third and Mill sts
CABINET MAKERS HARDWARE.
DAcAlpin, Hinman IL Co., iO3 Walnut st,
IL L' Wayne & Son, 1914 Main st.
CIGARS AND TOBACCO,
hennet, Dudley 81 Co., IL Main st.
FANCY GOODS AND JEwELRK
Gardincr's Auction House, 154 Main
FLUID INK MANUFACTURER.
j. J. Butler, 80 Vine st.
FOREIGN & DOMESTIC FRUITS.
John Hitchell, q College Building, Walnut SC
HARDWARE AND IRON.
Hauser g. Merna, 1872 Main st.
HOUSE FACTORY AND LUMBER YARD.
Hlnkle, Guild 81 Co., 365 West Front.
LOOKING GLASSES, ETo.
WIN. Wiswell, jr., 20 West Fourth st.
MEDICINES.
DIR. Q; w; ROhack's scandinavian Blood Pills
ana BLOOD Purifier, No q East Fourth street, sec
ond building from Main. '' wv
MERCHANT TAILoRs.
John w. Beesley, 1Oj Main st.
PAPER MANUFACTURERS.
Bachelor, DeCamp &c Co., 81 Walnut st.
Pollock Il Mccall, 232 Walnut st.
Nixon 81 Chatfeld, ~ and 40 Walnut ct.
PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS.
DR.. J. G. Beck, 81 Broadway.
5ADDLERY & CARRIAGE TRIMMINGS
Hunter, EdmestOn &5 Co., 16S Main st.
SCALES, BEAMS AND TRUCKS.
Il. w. Wright dc Co., No. 10 West Second st.
SEWING MACHINES.
Geo. ID. Slont IL Co., 53 West Fourth street.
SUGAR-CANE AND GRAIN MILLS.
Hedges, Free s. Co., Main st,
WATCHES AND JEWELRY.
Beggs 81 Smith, q West Fourth st.
Nathan Escnles Co., 100 Walnut st,
@. Oscamp, So Main st.
Oscamp & Bro, los Main st.
II. Beatus, az Main st.
Goldsmith, BarkhOuse s. Co., Oh Main az.
WINDOW SHADES AND OIL CLOTHS.
SnOwden & Otte, 21 West Fourth St.
Sawyer Kirk, 8 College Hall, walnutst.
WIRE CLOTH AND PRODUCTS.
3. G. Burnett s. Co., ~ Walnut st.
WOOD AND WILLOW WARE.
Ryan & Fnrthing, 40 Main st.
The daily press. (Cincinnati [Ohio) 1859-1859, 1859-05-04

Why PERSONS SHOULD ADVERTISE THEIR
WANTS IN THE DAILY PREss.-A gentleman
who advertised House to Rent in the "Daily
Press" one day last week, informed us that
he had seventy-three applications for it on
the day the notice appeared, and two hun
dred on the next day afterward; and that
he considered the whole number the legit.
innate effort of a single notice through oul
columns. This fact speaks for itself. Yer.
bum sat sap.
The daily press. (Cincinnati [Ohio) 1859-1859, 1859-05-04

BOARD OF CITY IMPROVEMENTS. The fol-
lowing business was transacted by this Boart
yesterday morning: .....
Permit was given for use of City Lot on Friday
and Saturday, 9th and 7th inst, to Hyatt &
Co., and to Wilder & Antonio.
Council was recommended to contract with
J. & B. Barton, at 64A cents per square yard
tn bowlder Race street, from Liberty to Green
street. 81. 'r.
The clerk was directed to prepare ordinances
assessing special taxes on Lodge street, from
Sixth to Seventh north side of Sixth street,
from Walnut to Vine, and Mulberry street,
from Locust to Main street.
Also ordinances to pave the sidewalks on
Moore street, from Walnut to Liberty Lucy
street, from Mary to Liberty, and Baymiller
street, from Liberty to Western row.
A resolution was passed to remove the land
slide on Mulberry street, at cost not to
exceed ten dollars.