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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-05-03

4 SECRETIvE SovEREIGN.-It has recently
come out that Louis Napoleon has given positive
orders for the past two years that no publication
be made concerning the condition of the French
navy, or touching any work erected in the navy
yards; the Corps Legislatif, which votes mon
ey for the navy appropriations, do not know what
they are voting money for, nor how it is to be ex-
pended Another State secret has been disclosed
during the recent public agitation: The Cabinet
meetings are mere formalities; Louis Napoleon acts
at them just as he did at the Cabinet meetings
when he was President of the Republic, that is,
he sits at the Council table without saying word
while the Ministers are discussing the affairs Of
State, he quietly draws earicatures with lead
pencil When he makes up his mind, he
mons the Minister who is to execute the order, and
gives him his instructions. His Ministers are men
of straw, rather mere clerks, who carry out his
orders. 1t is stated on good authority that Louis
Napoleon's Ministers nearly as ignorant of
what is going on as person out of public life
They knew nothing of Prince Napoieon's mar
riage to the Princess ClotGa until it publish
ed, although the marriage was negotiated almost
year ago, by Louis Napoleon in person, with
Count CavOur
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-05-03

ONE OF THE MOST PREVALENT, and at the ssms
time troublesome aud painful diseases that at cud 10
human flesh is the Fever and Ague. For long the
medical world have been continually bringing iorh nu
DIR HoseIrer, experaDc,d ard celebrated physician
has succeeded IN furnishing the pnbc with a valuable pre-
for the OF Fever and Ague The steady and
increasing demand lately made tor the "Bers" and uni
versal attending its have made for reputation
unsurpassed by specific of the kind For the the
Fever and Ague, DR. Hosteers celebrated Stomach BteD
must and should claim superiority any other prepara
where. In Charlotte by E. NYE HUTCHINSON d co.
May 7. 1859 I'm
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-05-03

THE UNIvERsITY.-A letter from a friend at
Chapel Hill gives ''an item of news which has not
yet been published, viz: that the Rev. Dr. Hooper
will deliver the Address before the Alumni AS
ISOLATION at the next Commencement. We have
been trying to get him to deliver some reminis-
cences of his life here as a school boy, college
student, and University Professor. l know of no
one who can do such thing in better style than
DR.. H."
We have not doubt that with such addresses
as DR. Hooper and D. K. McRae, Esq. can offer,
those who are fortunate enough to get there will
enjoy rich treat.
Our correspondent mentions that the latest in
formation as to President Buchanan's expected
visit to the Commencement was that he is coming,
and with him Secretary Thompson and the ladies
of their families Secretary L. is an Alumnus Of
the University, and is expected to preside at the
meetings of the Society of which he was a member
while there-FoyeHeoiAe Observer
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-05-03

s6s~ We are informed that the property of the
late j. w. Harris, which was sold at auction
brought fine price throughout Corn averaged
about seventy-fve cents; bacon between IL and
IA; stock of all kinds very high, and negroes at
almost fabulous rates. The fifteen negroes which
included men women and children brought ST.
OlO, or average of 81 ,134. They were, with
and doubtless the usual attachments governed the
prices, so that these figures hardly be regarded
as an index of the value of negro property in this
acknowledgements Enquirer
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-05-03
FROM MEXICO.

The Steamship Tennessee from Vera Cruz has
arrived, bringing later dates from Mexico.
Miramon had succeeded in getting back to the
Capital with diminished forces. The liberal forces
had been driven from Tacubaya and Chepultepec.
The English Minister had ordered the British
fleet to collect million and half of dollars from
the Custom House at Vera Cruz, and in case of a
refusal to pay, to lombard the City.
Miramon solemny protests against our recog-
milton of the Juarez government, and has banished
the American Consul from the Capital. 1t is said
that he was numbering the peaceable foreign in
habitants in the Capital Unfortunately.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-05-03

A NEW METHOD OF ADvERT1sING-''ari is a
great city, and there are, Of course, many novel
methods of advertising. The fashion, however,
Of dressing lady in splendid goods, and having
her stand for so many hours day in heavy dry
goods establishment, as sign-post is certainly a
little ahead of Bonner, of the New York Ledger.
A French philanthropist is writing very affecting
appeals to public sympathy in favor of the large
class of young women in Paris who are hired,
for their beauty only, to show off goods upon, in
the stores. It formerly the custom to use a
figure, dummy of some sort, wherein the
shawl or dress might be placed to be seen to ad
vantage. But the beauty Of live figure was
found to be so certain an addition to the apparent
value of the dress-each lady customer, Of course,
fancying it would look quite handsome upon
herself-that the vendors have universally adopted
the expedient. A poor and virtuous girl who
has beauty, is sure of this easy employment; but
the taste for dress which it engenders, and the
waylayng of these beauties on their way home at
night, by the profgates Of the capital, are two
combining evils which the writer thinks should be,
in some way obvated by the charitable.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-05-03

MAD SToNE.-There is Mad Stone at Mr. Jos
Pointers, in Person county, N. c.. 8 or miles
east of Milton, and IL or 13 miles south by west
of Roxboro. DR.. Pointer, formerly of Caswell,
carried one piece to the West but left the other in
Person county. 1t will cure the bite of a mad dog
or a spider. Persons afflicted should 90 to him,
as do not know that he would send the rock from
home. z. DOBSON
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-05-03

THE WAR NEWS.
CHARLOTTE, N.

The Paris correspondent of the Globe gives
some details of the hosts marshalled between the
Rhine and the Alps. At Antipes there are ~
900 men; at Grenoble 10000; at Valence 10000;
at Lyons so 1000; at Besancon 20 900. AT Toulon
there are transports for $4,000 men and materials;
and out of the $4,000 troops in Algeria it is stated
that $4,000 are expected to be drafted into Italy.
The Paris correspondent of Daily News, writing
on the night of the 7th says that all the news dur
ing the day was excessively warlike The d.
rector-general of the Sandman railways had had a
long interview with the Emperor. 1t was an
nounced that the National Guard of Paris was
likely to be increased from 10000 men to 10000
so as to render the regular army of Paris available
for a campaign. Lastly, it was reported that the
English squadron at Malta had been ordered to
the Adriatic.
The Vienna correspondent of tie Times says the
Austrian government has proposed to France a
general disarmament If France accepts the pro-
position, peace will probably be maintained, but
If she rejects it, war is almost inevitable.
The Paris correspondent of the Times hints
that refusal of Piedmont to dsarm is made at the
instigaton of France. AS this disarming is the
preliminary condition demanded by Austria before
entering the Congress- there probability that the
powers most interested will not take part in the
proceedings, and a congress without the principals
would be nugatory affair.
The Steamship City of Washington has arrived.
She brings news from Liverpool to the 18th ult.
War rumors were more alarming. But on the
18th rumors gained currency that Austria had
proposed and the other Powers had assented to
disarming before the meeting of Congress at Wen
ma in consequence, the French journals slightly
modified their tone.
The Austrian troops in Lombardy continued to
advance and threaten the Piedmont frontiers.
Later advices furnish the following items
The war news continued threatening. The Peace
Congress was progressing slowly.
The latest from the Continent represented the
complexion of affairs threatening.
Paris letters regard peace hopeless. The
movements of the French troops were very threat
ening
Austria's propositions to the Peace Congress
are unacceptable to France.
Austria positively refuses to participate in the
Peace Congress without simultaneous disarming
Liverpool, April 1S.-Lower qualities of cotton
declined !; Middling l .l6. Holders of Flour de-
mand an advance. Wheat buoyant. Corn quiet.
Provisions firm, at the late advance.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-05-03

Virtue-An awkward habit of acting differently
from other people. vulgar word. 1t creates
great mirth In fashionable circles
demonstrating a friend whom you love
through the head, in order to gain the praise of
few others whom you hate and despise.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-05-03

Heart-A article, sometimes found in
human beings 1t is soon destroyed by contact
with the world else becomes fatal to its possessor
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-05-03

TEN THOUSAND A YEAR.-An instance of al
most unprecedented disinterestedness is related by
Warren, NJ. p, the author of ''Ten Thousand a
year. A short time ago, gentleman in Eng
land, of large fortune-worth 940 ,OOO-was in
dignant with his daughter, an only child, for mar
rying against his wishes. He quarreed with her,
disinherited her. and left the whole prosery to his
attorney, and other gentlemen. His attorney
went to his co-legatees, got them to sign their
claims over to him, and then paid the whole Gao,
900 to the daughter
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-05-03
LYONS MAGNETIC POWDER g. PILLS,


For the destruction of all kinds of Garden Insects Ants
Bed Bugs Reaches Ticks, Fleas, Moths, Rats Nice &C..
What greater trouble, hour OF ease,
Than knawing rats, hugs and heas.
Gardens be preserved and houses rid these
and has been patronzed by all Eastern and col
eges Reference be made wherever the article has been
tried 1t free from poison, and harmless mankind and
domestic animals. Many worthless limitations adveI'
tlsed Be sure II bears the name OF E. Lyon Reminder
lis Lyons Powder kills Insects in a rce.
While Lyons Pills mixed for rats and mice.
Sample Fiasks Is CENTS regular so cents and 81
BARNES e. PARK New York
Sold by F: Scar & Co, and E. Nye Hu,chson 4 Co.
April 18th I'm
COUNTERFEIT WISTAR'S BALSAM-We would
caution the purchasers OF the Basam of Wd Cherry assnS
an imitation article which has made It's many
Places and which might deceive the unway by its resem
bance TO the genuine bottle Unprncped scrOundres c
always be found ready to counterfeit any thng by WHICH
lhey can put money their pockets and they sure
choose the most popular and well known article on "hS
there are also dealers in medicines who willing 10 e
themselves I" carry this imposition by selling such H
as genuine, because they buy for less than hall wv
cost OF the real article-Avoid such you wouo
dealer IN counterfeit money for he is the greater scamp
They have dared forge the written signature ~
l. BUTTS having wholesome fear OF the State Prison w
fore their eyes, Be that You find the outside wu
per the written signrure Of BUTTS and yon may e"
upon its beng genuine. Buy Other. cu,
Seth Fowle & Co, Boston, prOpretors. Sold IN IbS'
lote by E. NYE HUTCHINSON l. co.
May ,, 1859
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-05-03

CURIOUS FACTS ABOUT THE SEXES-It is a
singular fact, says writer in one of our exchanges
that even after DEATH nature respects the Inherent
modesty of woman, for when drowned she floats on
her face, and drowned man on his back. The
noblest part of human being is the head; but the
mans head is liable to badness; woman is never
bald. The mans face is often made repulsive on
account of harsh growing beard, so covered with
solid hairs as something scarcely to be distinguish
ed from the face of beast; in a woman, on the
other hand, the face always remains pure and de-
cent. For this reason women were by the laws of
the Twelve Tables, to rub their cheeks lest hair
should grow and obscure their blushing modesty.
But the most evident proof of the innate purity of
the female sex is, that woman having once wash
ed, is clean; and if she wash in second water will
not soil it; but that man is never cean-though
he should wash in ten successive waters, he will
cloud and infect them
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-05-03

SHARP PRAcTIcE.-A New York broker, un-
dertaking to turn dishonest penny, last week,
was "host by his own petard." A man offered him
$4,000 in gold dust, which he said had been
stolen, for hafts value. The broker seized the
opportunity, weighed the dust, found it all right
and paid over the money. Almost Immediately a
protessed policeman came in, said he had ascer-
tanned that he in possession Of certain parcel
of gold dust, and must arrest him and seize the
dust The broker much alarmed, and finally
offered the officer eight hundred dollars in bills to
release him and keep mum. The offer was accept
ed and the money paid The broker then conclud.
ed it was best to get rid Of the gold as soon as
possible, but on attempting to sell it found it was
only copper filings. The policeman was also bogus,
and the broker finds himself minus s. 300, which
should be caution to him not to deal hereafter
with stolen goods.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-05-03

THE New SEcT.-A curious sect of
Christians called Transmi gratonists, have of late
become very numerous in France. Quite differ
ent from the Mormons, their character is highly
moral and their creed Christian, only they include
all animals In their idea of universal mortality
They profess to believe that being changed after
death into some animal will be their purgatory
In Germany their increase is immense.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-05-03
THE LIVER
INVIG D IL A TOR!
PREPARED BY DR. SANFORD,
Compounded entirely from GUMS.

Is one OF THE REST Pu RGATIEE AND LIVER ME-
nltlNES before the public, that a
easier mer and eectua han medicine
1t C''H,nTic
Lir~" morbid then
to o" ha thus accomplishing pu poses eecu-
ally without the painful feelings
ti"n> Of Cuha'~. II strengthens system
that and when III
will strengthen and build it up with unusual apirty.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-05-03

GENTLEMEN,-Who are gentlemen, and what
is a gentleman !! Riding up town the other even
ing in Knckerbocker stage we found ourself in
crowded vehicle. All of the inmates, except
two, were of the masculine gender. These we're
ladies, apparently mother and daughter. 1t rained
terribly; indeed, the water came down in solid COL
umn At a corner in Bleecker street one of the
ladies pulled the strap a 81 gnal to be let out
Neither of them had umbrella but several of
the well-dressed bipeds of the breeches order
provided with them all sat still, except one rough
unwashed, but generous son of Hibernia, who,
springing out in advance of the ladies, hallooed to
the driver to wait moment-handed the ladies'
his own umbrella-gave them his address, and told
them to be kind enough to return it at their con-
venience. Here was true gentility; and this poor
1rishman the only gentleman in that stage
We had no umbrella.
A friend remarked to US that he had travelled
all over Europe, and never witnessed gaantry like
this in the best circles.-Neae York News.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1859-06-10

It's wonderful effects and consequent
article in the history OF the Nero Medca acquired
the same patronage subject number of
and different tests and met with few failures the
Mustang Lnment. 1t has justly been styled Panecea for
all external Wounds, Cuts Swengs, Sprains, Bruises,
Eruptions Man Beast 1t is far medicine of
prising virtue that Physicians compelled to prescribe
it and from remarkable of Chronic and DIS
orted Rheumatic it has naturally attracted much at.
tention from the first scientific minds of the age No fam
afford to be without bottle of the Mustang Linment in
the house. Be,1are limitations.
The genuine sold by respectable dealers in all parts of
the world.
BARNES PARK, Propretors, New York.
June 2, 1859. 403w
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1859-06-10
TIE WILMINGTON JOURNAL.
"a WIIMTNG TON. N. a.. MONDAY. JUNE 6, 1850.

"V1RGrN1A. Under this heading the Fayetteville
Observer annadverts upon some remarks recently made
nv +be Wilmington Journal with reference to the COM
pexon of the returns from the recent elections in Vr-
ginia. The Observer must permit us to say that it
wholly msunderstands remarks and it certainly mis-
represents cur position and attributes to us language
which neither in letter nor in substance have we ever
used.
We will do the Observer the justice to say that it
quotes our language from which it draws such totally
erroneous conclusions What we said was that no par
titan should allow his personal predictions to carry
him so far before nomination to render his support
of probable nominee ungracious and his advocacy IN
ectua This does not Justify the inference which the
Observer seeks to draw that avow the doctrine that
Democrats ought not to object to Democrats as candl-
dates for any cause. We pass over its snobbsh sheer
at the personal character of Democrats contained III us
remark that everybody knows how little the party
halts at men, however bad their personal character -
This thing requires only to be quoted that it may be
reprobated and stamped as it deserves.
But to turn to Mr.. Letcher. In years gone by that
gentleman, upon local question in Virginia. for SO 1t
was treated took grounds regard to the institutions
of Western Virginia and its connection with the East
which he has long since openly abandoned fighting as
he has done for years in the front rank of the Southern
Phalanx in the House. This last part Of his history Is
perfectly well known to his opponents in his own party
as it to his open foes in the antagonistc organl
zation and yet he most bitterly attacked by men of
his own party with the view of defeating his nomna-
ton and charges brought against him. not directly as
they ought to have been against the expedency of nom
mating him, but against the proprety of doing it, even
if expedent although the directors knew that his posi-
tion as a candidate and man was wholly snexcep-
tionable on the slavery question. This every man
of intelligence knows
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1859-06-10

LETTER FROM GENoA-Accurate descriptions OF
Italy By tourists who actually in that country,
possess unusual interest at present The following let
ter which we have permission to print, written by
Phadelphan lady in Genoa. 1t gives lively
view of the recent revolution in Tuscany-PhA Press.
GENOA, May /, 1859.
The war news was 50 threatening that we agreed to
abandon the Venice trip and at last left Rome having
engaged passage by steamer from Clvlta Necchla to
Leghorn with the refusal of berths to this place. in
tending to learn at Leghorn the real state of the
try and act accordingly. At Civta Veccha we learn
ed that Tuscany was in such state of excitement that
it would not be pleasant travelling there contin-
ued On. Yesterday morning we arrived off Leghorn,
and behold the Tuscan custom house officers boarded
under the Sandman colors. "he Duke had been re-
qaested to apdcate, had nsdered and consented too
late. He was obliged to fly At four o'clock on We'd
nesday afternoon the officers and soldiers in Florence
rushing about embracing and kissing the stores
were closed and enthusiastic shopkeepers engaged in
namenting themselves and friends with the coors Sar
DINA. Ladies drove in the casino dressed in magni-
cent silks of three lines with hats and parasos in uni
form. At Leghorn [ went on shore to see what was
decorated with green red and white Yesterday while
we were still in port, there great excitement A
steamer taking volunteers board, and the crowd
her decks shouting in to the cheers of
their countrymen on the quays Here, in Genoa, we
have opportunity that few persons possess The CITY
is full of troops The French are arriving from all di-
rectons, by land Mount Gems and by water from
Touon and from Algeria. To-day saw four regiments
march to the ground and pitch their tents At every
turn meets companies of Zouaves drilling, eating
lounging and smoking. / never in my life saw such
gaunt GRIM dark faces those of the Zouaves from Al
giers, the original African regiment It is imposs
BILE not to catch the excitement Of the hour want to
enlist myself SALLIE.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1859-06-10
BY TELEGRAPH.
FURTHER FOREIGN NEWS
9X THE AMERIC q.

dispatch from Pava, dated the 10Th May says that
there great movement Of troops, and collision was
expected to take place on the 10th or Goth May.
The rumors from other quarters are that battle is
imminent. The London Times considers it certain that
no blow will be struck until June.
The Liverpool Post says it has reliable information
that the passage of the Ticno by the French will be
signal for the European alliance against France, and
that Austrian troops will march on Paris.
The weather was better. The organization of the
allied army going actively. The repairs OF the
roads and bridges are nearly completed.
ENGLAND-The Elections are concluded The min
listers gain twenty-three members of Parliament.
The Liverpool Markets
LIVERPOOL, May 2lst, 1859.
CoTToN.-Brokers' Circulars quote:
Fair orleans ....-............I 13-16d.
Middling do. ..................63 Sgd
Fair Uuplands.. ............. Sgd
Mlddllng do. ..................61I Gid
Holders pressing on the market. Stock at Liy-
erpoo $4,000 bales of which SOL 800 bales are Amer
lean.
Richardson, Spence l. Co.'S Circular quotes Bread
stuffs opening buoyant but subsequently, very dull
and closing at decline of 3 to Id. since Tuesday
Wheat very dull at decline of i'd, without buyers
Corn steady and quotations nominal.
The weather is favorable for crops
Provisions steady Rosn firm at is. to Is. 3d.
Spirits Turpentine steady at Abs. cd. AS. on the
spot AIS AS. Cd to arrive.