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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-09-27
RETROSPECTION,

An old man sat by the cottage fire,
And he watched the children play;
And tear stole down his aged check,
But he wiped it not away;
For his thoughts had wandered back again
TO the scenes of other years;
And his spirit had found glad relief
In the falling of his tears
Again he played on the dear old hearth,
And he heard mothers voice,
And the gentle tones fell on his ears,
And they made his heart rejoice;
Again he joined in the blind mans buff
And the game of hide and seek,
And he heard his little sisters voice,
So gentle, soft and weak
Then in the shade by the woodland dell,
He sat with his picture book,
Or wandered to seek some wild birds nest
That hung DER the ripping brook;
TILL tired and weary of boyhoods play,
He turned to his home again,
By the rustic stile and broken bridge,
And the shady old green lane.
And thus the old man sat and unused,
And the tears fell down his check,
And happier hour it was to him,
Than the old mans tongue could speak;
Yet he knew twas but a pleasant dream
That too soon had passed DER,
That his eyes were dim and his locks were gra
And he should be young no more
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-09-27

" The Fashion Of this World passeM a~oy.' y
IT'S written on the rolling sky,
That holds no settled form;
It's shadowy clouds, its azure dye,
Its rainbow and its Storm
IT'S written on the restless year,
On spring arrayed in flowers;
On summer bright, Oh autumn scar,
On winters stormy hours.
IT'S written on the changing earth,
Its valleys clothed in pride,
Its towering hills of ancient birth,
Its fields of forests wide.
'Tis written on the surging sea,
Whose waters will not sleep;
And on the countless streams that flee
All restless to its deep.
IT'S written on Times moving show,
That never is the same;
The living dreams that come and 60,
Remembered but in name.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-09-27
Administrators Sale.

II WILL SELL Monday the Sd of OCTOBER
next at the Court House door in the town of Char
lotte, THIRTY UNIMPROvED LOTS in the southern
part of the town. adjoining Maj. B. Morrow, H. r.
Williams, and others; Lot back of J. NJ Springs
residence, Forty Acres of Land two miles from Char
lote on the Lawyers road, and Negro Girl prop
erty of Patrick Harty, deceased Also, at the late
residence of the deceased l will sell the Household
and Kitchen Furniture, &c, &C., &c.
B1y- Credit of Twelve months will be given, and
interest from date required.
T. H. BREM, Admir-,
Aug. I6 1859 14-1t With the Will annexed
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-09-27

Be SATIsFIED.-A French paper relates the
case of young lady in Lyons, who was predsposed
to corpulency. Some of her friends very foolishly
ridiculed her stout figure. Soon afterwards her
health began to decline, and finally she died rather
suddenly. AS there apparent cause for
the death, post mortem examination was had,
and it was found that she had been taking acids
too freely to stop the growing fatness.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-09-27
THE COUNTRY NOT RUINED.

Those who have been preaching that the coun-
try was about being ruined by the democrats, and
that the Treasury was bankrupt, will please notice
the following:
Financial condition ofhc q. S. Government-
The United States Treasury stands good chance
of again having on hand large surplus.
According to official data, the importations for
the present fiscal year will greatly exceed those of
the year previous, and will reach in amount at least
S390,0O0OO0, which, at the average duty of l6
per cent, will yield revenues of So, 100000, or
six million four hundred thousand dollars more
than estimated for by Secretary Cobb in his
last annual report to Congress. 1t is interest
ing fact that while the Government receipts thus
exceed the Secretary's estimates, the public ex-
pendtures are falling considerably below his
figures. The result of this double operation will
be the receipt of sufficient revenue not only to
meet the current wants Of the Government without
any further loan or reissue of Treasury notes, but
the speedy accumulation of a surplus to be again
applied to the redemption ofa public debt. Never
before, since the foundation of the Government,
have the recuperative powers of the federal treas
ury been so forcibly exhibited.
The receipts for lS59-'6O are estimated at ST.,
O72, AIS. and the expenditures at $63, ,32l AS,
thus leaving a surplus ofS13, 75l ,O59.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-09-27
CIR aDestern gemotrut t,
CHARLOTTE, N. c.

CAS- Greensboro, N. c., is going to erect gas
works. We see it stated that there are now 245
gas-light companies in the United States, with
aggregate. capital of s4O,O00,OO0. The price
of gas ranges from So so to 81 per thousand feet.
Mr. Melville of Newport, R. l., in 1912, is said to
have been the first person to introduce gas-light
into this country.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-09-27

Bsg= correspondent of the Charleston Courier,
writes as follows, descriptive of some portions of
southwestern North Carolina:
Mount F2casant-Mount Pleasant, Cabarrus
county, is beautifully situated on a commanding
eminence, and has about two hundred inhabitants.
The village was established many years ago, and has
been of late improved. The population is mostly
of German extraction, and the churches near the
place belong to the Lutheran denomination. The
only church in the village however, is very neat
and commodious edifce, recently erected by the
Methodists. 1t is attended by large congregations
and has highly respectable membership.
For some years past Mount Pleasant has been
the site ofthe Western n C. Male Academy which
was last year converted into the North Carolina
Male College. l understand that the college has
had competent corps of teachers but has Ian
gushed for the want of students. President Brit
tle nevertheless, anticipates for it brighter day,
and another wing is shortly to be added to the
large brick building occupied by the institution.
Female Seminary is also expected to 90 into
operation soon.
Abemayle.-Perched upon high hill, sixteen
miles cast of Mount Pleasant, you find Albemarle,
the seat of justice for Stanly county. Albemarle
makes great pretentions. You find the pale
red soil covered with ten thousand times ten thou
sand little brown pebbles; the outrageous black
oaks shield you from the Oppressive Fall sunshine
the Court House has two stories, is painted white,
and looks precisely like private dwelling; two
stores, churches, etc. are all of unambitous archi-
lecture, and stand as the opponents of the plain
ness, honesty and cleverness of the population. A
vigorous war has been waged here against ardent
spirits, and there is not now a licensed liquor
establishment in Stanly county. [ was informed
by my hostess that they have had in this region
four dry summers successively, and that the price
of corn per bushel is now one dollar
The Reid Gold Ntne-Returning fiom Stanly
[ passed near the Reid Gold Mine in Cabarrus 1t
was from this prolific and celebrated mine that the
first record of gold found in North Caroline was
made Old Mr. Reid living on the premises
in 1899. A beautiful yellow rock, weighing three
or four pounds, was found, and was used in the
house prop to keep the door open. 1t was
finally regarded something of a curiosity; and
when the old man went to Fayetteville, N. g., to
market, the old lady prevailed on him to take this
singular rock along, that it might be examined. 1t
was taken to a jeweler, who after delay of few
hours, pronounced it gold, and at the same time
offered to purchase for three dollars and a half! !
The owner considered the bid liberal one, and the
trade quickly made, the magnanimous pur-
chaser sending material for two calico dresses to
ilrs Reid, as present. This is here given, not
as new story, but truthful and interesting
one In the year 1903, piece Of gold was found
at this mine weighing twenty-eight pounds. There
are still persons working there, and the yield Of
gold is encouraging
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-09-27

bsg% It is stated that there is now on exhibition
at fashionable jewelry establishment in N. York
in a small show case less than 80 inches square,
collection of jewelry, forming an outfit for lady,
valued at S78,6OO. A breast pin is valued at
s5,O00 necklace $4,000, &c. What extravaganza
while there is so much suffering for the common
necessaries of life
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-09-27
NOTICE.

All persons indebted to the Estate of Patrick Harry
decd will make immediate payment and those having
claims against said estate will present them within the
time prescribed by law, this notice will be pleaded
in bar of their recovery. T. H. BREM,
Aug l6, 1859. 74-7t Administrator.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-09-27

SUM PUNKIN-The editor of the New Orleans
Bulletin says he has received pumpkin from
Texas weighing one hundred and sixty pounds, and
measuring feet in circumference. Can't he eat
pumpkin pies now
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-09-27

eg@ The oldest mail carrier III the United States
is thought to be Mr. Butts of Halifax county, N.
c. He has carried 1-horse mail in his section
for 46 years, only missing one regular trip during
the whole time.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-09-27
PEA MEAL.

We keep at Steam FIGURING Mill in this place
Pea Meal for feeding cows and stock. Also, have
hand all times, Family, Extra, Superfine and
coarse Flour. We warrant our family flour.
Corn Meal and Grits can always be had at the mill
J. WILKES l. co.
April 10 1859
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-09-27

Ha5- Two mills in Kanawha county, Va, are
manufacturing 300 gallons of coal or kerosene
oil daily.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-09-27
Tie Great ambassadors Of Health to all Mankind
PILLS AND OINTMENT


DYsPEPSIAEhe great scourge of this continent yields
quickly of these antisepc Pills. and the diges
tive organs restored to their proper tone matter in
what hdeous shape this hydra of disease exhibits ITSELF
this searching and uneng remedy dperses from the
PATIENTS system
ERYSIPELAS, SALT RHEUM, BAD LEGS, OLD SORES
AND ULCERs-Cases of many years standing that have
pernaciousy refused to yield to any other remedy
treatment have succumbed to few applications of this
powerful unguent.
BILIOUS DisORDERS.-This antibilious nlt dicinc
pe the hidden seeds of the complaint and renders all the
fluids and secreons pure and fluent, cleansing and
itating the vital functions of the body.
GENERAL DEBILITY AND DWEAKNEss.-From whatever
cause lowness of Spirits and other signs Of diseased
der the eradcatng influence of this all powerful antisepc
and detergent remedy.
Sold at the manufactures of Professor Holloway, 80
Maiden Lane. New York and by all dealers in medicine
throughout the T. States and the civilized world in boxes
25 cents 63 cents and 81 each Directions for the
guidance of patients affixed to each box.
LS= For sale in Charlotte by E. NYE HCTCHISON
& CO. April L. 1889
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-09-27

Bas~ Man passes his life in reasoning on the
past, in complaining of the present, and trembling
for the future
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-09-27
CASH PRICES:

E=N Seamless Belts manufactured to order at short
notice.
Conducting Hose of all sizes for or steam
preSSureS, ordered direct from the Manufacturers Also
Packing of all description, at 80 Cents per pound.
J. B. F. BOONE,
June :, 1859 Charlotte, n c.
CERTIFICATES.
do hereby certify that have three Gum Belts which
got "t Mr. J Boone, in use in my machinery in my
Tan Yard, and have been in for the last eight
ten months; and far have tried them, like them
better than the leather belts. Yours respectfully,
c. c. HENDERSON,
June 6, 1859 Lincolnton n. c.
This is to certify that we have been using the Grub
her Bcltug.' sold by NJ J B Boone, and find it has
proved all that he represents it be, and have hes
tatUn in recommending its use to the public.
YOUNG Il WRISTON.
PropretOrS of the Rock Island Wool Mills.
July Q, 1859.
thereby certify. that the India Rubber Betting bought
by me of Boone, has been used in my cotton Fac
Tory from Il to Is months and has given entire salts
faction.
July ID, 1859 7. r. TATE.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-09-27
BELTS . BELTS a.!

For Wheat Thrcshers, Fans cotton Gins. Saw Mills,
and machinery of every description; the best Betting
in and far superior to leather in many respects
II ,-W not stretch, or drUIr on side as tcdttcF.
THE Sun WILL NOT AFFECT 1T.
Rain water cannot inure it; it requires no oil:
The rats will not cut it your negroes will not steal it
for strings shoe solcs; you get any length you
wish all in piece without joints and with good care
II will last any farmer for twenty years.
Orders accompanied with the cash will receive
prompt attention. and the freight paid to any point
the Railroad or stage line
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-09-27

KENTUcKY-Gov. Magofin, dem, in his Inaugu-
raj Address, declares that in the recent election for
Governor the people of Kentucky have spoken out
decisively in favor of nom-interterence Iy.Con-
gress aoith the question Of slavery IN the States
and Territories" He said, further:
"Other slave States away off in the South may
take ultra grounds and talk lightly of the breaking
up of this glorious Republic Politicians and
presses there may advocate the opening Of the AZ
rcan slave trade, and upon preexts, great or small,
may appea! to prejudices or to reason, in order to
prepare the mind for Southern Republic, but we
are differently situated. We have different posi-
ton in the sisterhood of States. Kentucky call
ing not in question the motives or the morality of
other sections, is firmly united in resistance to the
re-opening of the slave trade. She is stubbornly
opposed to the introduction of any such tests of
political orthodoxy and she will give no cou9ten-
ance whatever at this time, come from what quar-
ter it may, to any movement that looks to a dis
solution OF the Union. With seven hundred miles
of her territory bordering free States, must
think more calmly and act with more discretion;
for in the event of separation of the these States
then indeed would her towering mountains and
peaceful valleys, glowing in all their verdure
and beauty, be the scene of conflicts horrible to
contemplate Then indeed would she be re- baptised
In DlOOU anu IRE Win the SlGnlHcant LCle fSC won
by our heroic fathers of the dark and bloody
ground God grant it may never be realized
God grant the day may never come when this glo-
rous ssterhood of States, so free, so prosper
Gus, and so happy; now resting upon each others
confidence and still strengthened by the dearest
ties of friendship, cemented by the blood of the
Revolution consecrated by all the associations of
the past, and hallowed by all the sacred memories
that could bind people together, will be broken
in Fragments"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-09-27

ENllE Exercises OF this Institute Will commence on
IL the ISf October next.
FACULTY ELECT:
MAJ. D. II. HILL, Superintendent
LIEUT.. c. c. LEE, Commandant,
G. p. ESTILL, \. NJ, Principal of Primary Depart
Course of .St~dies:
In the Primary Department, such as to qualify a
Student any College.
In the Scientific Department the West Point Cur
rculum 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 to the usual Exercises at Military Schools,
the months of August and September will be spent in
Campaigning through the mountains of North Carolina
The 4cadcmic Year will commence on the lst
day of October and will embrace twelve months. \
urough Of two months aug. and Sept will be given
to Cadets at the end of their second year.
Particular attention will be given the moral ana
reijgOUS instruction 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,
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; nor into the SCIEN
TIFIC DEPARTMENT under Fifteen over Twenty-One
years of age. All connected with the Scientific De-
partment will be required board in the Institute; those
in the Primary Department may do if they choose
REMARKS:
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 management of the Superintendent and
Commandant both Of 'chom are Graduates of West
Point and of long expei fence in the Army, and in the
business OfinsructOn) the Institute will be established
Military basis and conducted true Military
principles The board will further say that Mr. ESTILL
is Graduate of the Virginia University and an ex
perenced Classical teacher They would further state
that is their intention increase the number of
teachers in both Departments the patronage OF the
public may require.
This Institute 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.
Ray 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. e.
[For further particulars see Circular.l
G.. J. FOX,
JAS. P. IRWIN,
H. LaF ALEXANDER, ?
JAS. ii. CARSON,
TIIOS II. BEEM,
w. a. OWENS, Com.
of Charlotte,
J. 3. KERR, Intendant
April L. 1889. en- of Charlotte.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-09-27
WHEAT! !!
Notice.

F. SCARF having purchased the entire interest in
the firm of F. SCARF CO, the Business will here
after be continued by himself personally.
BsYgH All Notes and Accounts due the late firm of
f. Scarr Co., to January lst, 1859 must be paid in
F. SCARF by July st, they will be placed in the
hand of Attorney for immediate collection.
May II, 1859. If
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-09-27

DIED ON TIE EVE OF BEING MARRIED-The
papers record the death of young man of Phila-
delphia in the morning of the day on which he was
to be married. The arrangements were all made,
the bride ready, when the anticipated joy Of
the household was turned into mourning by the
announcement of the death of the expected bride
groom. Surely in the midst of life are in death.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-09-27
TANNING LEATHER.

Various Materials Used-Ground oak-bark,
which was formerly the only material in common
use, and is still the most general, produces good
leathec of light fawn color Valonia, of which
considerable quantities are used by tanners pro-
duces leather of great solidity and weight, the COL
or of which is inclined to gray, and is more i'm
pervious to water than that made with oak bark.
Catechu, or rra-japonica, produces leather of
dark reddish fawn color, which is light, spongy,
and pervious to water in a high degree. Another
substance which has been used of late years is
kind of bean-pod called dividvi. These sub
stances used either individually in various
combinations, and they are prepared with plain
water or with ooze, with hot water or with cold,
according to the judgment of the tanner. In which
ever way the tanning is effected, the hide is SUBJ
jected to the action Of solutions increasing pro-
gressvely in strength, until it is so perfectly pen
etrated that when cut through it presents u uni
form brown color, any appearance ola white streak
in the middle of its thickness being an indication
of imperfect tanning. When the process is CON-
plete the hides hung up and allowed to dry
slowly, and while they are drying they are COM
pressed by heating or rubbing, or by passing them
between rollers, to give them frmness and density.
OF the thin skins prepared for ornamental pur-
poses many tanned with a substance called su-
mach, prepared from the well-known plant of that
name. After preparatory cleansing, &c, the skins
are sewed up in the form of bag, with the grain
or hair side outwards; they are nearly filled with
solution of the sumach, inflated with air. the aper
ture tied up, and the bags then thrown into cis-
tern of hot sumach liquor Being thus acted on,
within and without, the skins are soon mpregnatcd
with sunach. TIE bags are then opened, the
liquor removed, and the skins washed, dried, dyed,
and wrinkled by pressure with grooved instru-
ment
Classification Of Leather Skins.-Thc stoutest
leather is made from hides. Buffsleather was
formerly made from the hide of the buffalo, but it
is now furnished by the COW hide. Calf skin sup
plies the great demand for the upper parts of boots
and shoes. Sheep skins form thin, cheap leath-
er; lamb skins used for gloves goat and kid
skins form light leather of fine quality; deer skins
are usually shamoyed or dressed in oil; horse hide
is prepared for harness work, &C.; and this, with
seal skin, is also used for making enameed leather
dog skin makes thin, tough leather, but most Of
the gloves sold as dog skin are made of lamb skin
Hog skin makes thin, porous leather, and is used
for covering the seats of saddles.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-09-27

HORRIBLE CRUELTY.-The sentence of death
passed on Capt. John A. Holmes, at Portland,
Maine, for numbering seaman on his vessel, was
recently published. His defence was insanity,
but it did not avail him. 1t appeared, from the
evidence, that Chadwick had twice g, en- offence
to the prsoner-irst that he, with others of the
crew, did not sing one night, when hauling at a Ice
brace; second, that he did not use the word "sir,
in answering question. In this case the prisoner
struck Chadwick over the head with Delaying pin
repeatedly, and finally knocked him down with it.
He was next stripped, and tied up to the main
rigging by the prisoners orders, and fogged with
knottcd stran-yarn, by after another
for 20 minutes. When the men did not strike
hard enough, or struck unskillfully, the prisoner
would take the rope himself and strike the deceased
for the purpose of showing the men how to do it.
The deceased repeatedly cried for mercy, and
asked to be allowed to die in peace. These out-cries
the prisoner silenced by striking the deceased with
Delaying -pin-While still alive, he was taken
down and helped into the forecastle, but in ten
minutes he was brought back and tied up second
time, and the fogging was resumed, the prisoner
telling the men to strike harder Again for the
purpose Of stopping the ou-cries Of the deceased,
not to kill him, the prisoner commenced striking
him again with the belaying-pin, till blow ON
the neck killed him, and when his corpse slowed
round dead, the prisoner ceased to strike.
-%-~->-
Dakota City herald. [volume] (Dakota City, Neb.) 1857-1860, 1859-09-17

''SsAKED."-The saddle -colored Indiyidu1l
Who vac suspected ss the BURGLAR, that broke
iatO the store Of zeigisr s Rckhsrt, wse "snak-
ed by an officer over IN Iowa He vas en-
gagged ia The isGas5i5 enterprise Of p%sddilDg
when nabbed, and Opposing ofhis wares a.
uinously low rates. His "otsrt 70 businsss '
was obtained here, In q manner not 5arotlou-
Sd by custom among business men, He con.
fss5ed all Shd We are gisi Mssara. ZsiEler 3
EoLhsrs will not Be as heavy lo0ssrs 20 we
sppTshendsd st argt.