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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-09-06

THE PRINTING OFFIcE.-A we'll conducted
Printing Office is the best of schools Go with me
to the Executive and Legislative Departments of
the Government, and will point you, in each of
them, to some of the most competent public officers
who started in life as Printers devils. Cross the
ocean, and we will find such men as Guizot, De-
Tocqueville, and Lamartinc, of France, Lord Pal
merston, D'Israeli and Macaulay of England, have
all distinguished themselves as journalists. Let
young men especially look to these high examples
and rest satisfied with nothing short of positions
in the front rank of society. This be attained
only by the most indomitable industry, perseyer-
and study, and by strict regard to TRUTH hon
esty and virtue. Never for moment think it
disrcputabie to labor. Honest toll, however hum
bic, never yet disgraced any man; but too many,
we are sorry to say, suffer disgrace rather than
work for a livelihood.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-09-06
Medical College Of Virginia,
AT RICHMOND.
ESSION OF ls59-'6O.


The next regular Course of Lectures will commence
on the FIRST MONDAY IN OCTOBER, and continue
until the first of March.
CH BELL GIBSON NJ. d., Professor of Surgery and Sur
gical Anatomy.
DAVID H. TUCKER, NJ. d. Professor ofThcory and Prac-
tice of Medicine.
g. r. WEXFORD, NJ. D.. Professor of Materia Medica
and Therapeutics.
\. f. PErIcoIAs, NJ. D., Professor of Anatomy and
Histology.
l., S. JONES NJ D., Professor of Institutes of Med-
cine, &c.
JAMES H. CONWAY. NJ D., Professor of Obstetrics and
Diseases of Women and Children.
JAMES B. McCAw NJ. D., Professor of Chemistry and
Pharmacy.
MARION HOWARD NJ. D.; Demonstration of Anatomy.
Clinical instruction will be given at the College In
frmary which is also the Marine Hospital of the Port
of Richmond. Clinical Lectures every Wednesday ana
Saturday throughout the session Many Surgical op-
eraons are performed in presence of the class STU
dents are also permitted to witness the practice at the
Richmond Aims House.
The supply of mat erial for Practical Anatomy Is
abundant md the cost the student very trliing
A PRIZE of SlO0, offered by DR.. Thomas D. VAR
rem of North Carolina, will be awarded to the member
of the Graduating Glass who shall present to the tacu-
ty the best Essay on any medical subject
FEES-To each Professor SIS
MatrculatiOn, o"
Demonstration of Anatomy 10
Graduation 20
For further information, address
L. S. JOYNES, NJ. D.,
1,1v 70 1870 ON Dean of the Faculty.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-09-06

AN EVIDENCE OF HARD TIMEs.-One night
last week the cornerstone of the Lutheran Church,
on Beaver Creek, in this county, was removed,
and the coin deposited therein at the time OF the
erection of the building amounting to ninety cents,
stolen. This is about the meanest theft that we
have ever been called upon to record, and gives
indubitabIe evidence hard times great rascality
somewhere. -Ha1ersrMc (ld.l Herald
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-09-06

DTS WHAT You SpEND."-"It It's what thee'll
spend, my son." said an aged old Quaker, "not
what the make, which will decide whether thee s
to be rich or not" This only Franklin's ad-
vice in another form: '.Take care of the pennies,
and the pounds will take care of themselves" A
contemporary remarks: "Men are continually in
dulging in small expenses saying to themselves
that it is only trfe, yet forgetting that the ag-
sregate is serious that even the sea-shore Is made
up of petty grains Of sand Ten cents a day, even,
is thirty-six and half dollars year, and that Is
the interest on capital of six hundred dollars.
''The man that saves ten cents day only Is SO
much richer than him who does not, as it he own
ed life estate in house worth six hundred dol
lars Every sixteen years ten cents day becomes
six hundred dollars; and if invested quarterly,
does not take half that time. But ten cents day
is ehild's play, some will exclaim. Well, then,
John Jacob Astor used to say when man, who
wishes to be rich, has saved ten thousand dollars,
he has won half the battle Not that AstoI
thought ten thousand dollars much But nc knew
that, in making such a sum, acquired habits
of prudent economy, which would constantly keep
him advancing in wealth. How many, however,
spend ten thousand in a few years in extra ex,
penses and when, on looking back, cannot tell, as
they say, where the money went to- To save i
the golden rule to get rich, To squander, ever
in small sums is the first step to the poor-house.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-09-06
SHOCK OF AN EARTHQUAKES.

The New York Commercial Advertiser publishes
the following extract from letter received in
New York:
WATERFORD, N. Y. August 13.-We had a
slight shock of an earthquake ON Thursday morning,
the lth instant. First there was heavy explosion;
then low rumbling noise, accompanied by a
peculiar trembling of the ground, which shook
the house all over, and then second explosion,
much fainter than the first We had just sat
down to breakfast at the time; the shock was
sufficient to rattle the dishes. Buildings on very
slight foundations were shaken smartly. At
Schagticoke the shock made the windows rattle,
also in Troy. Some say it was meteor which
exploded over the town of Grafton, but this
could not be, as the shock was observed over a
large section with about equal intensity. 1t was
as violent at Schodack twenty four miles south,
as at Bennington thirty miles north of this place.
The report also heard at Saratoga. Neither
meteor thunder clap would have been
heard over a reg ion SO extensive with such equal
intensity, and neither of these shake buildings to
any appreciable degree
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-09-06

MILITARY INSTITUTE,
Charlotte. N. c.
THNHE Exercises of this Institute will commence
E the ISf october next.
FACULTY ELECT:
MAJ D. II. HILL Superintendent.
LIEUT. C. c. LEE, Commandant,
e. p. ESTILL, \. NJ, Principal of Primary Depart
Course of ,T~dies:
In the Primary Department, such as to qualify
Student O any College
In the Scientific Department the West Point Cur
rcuIum will be closely followed. 1t will be the aim OF
the Professors 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 1cadentc Year will commence on the lst
dav of October, and will embrace twelve months. y
furlough of two months aug and Sept) will be given
to Cadets at the end of their second year
Particular attention will be given to the moral ana
religious instruction of Cadets.
EXPENSES:
The Institute will provide Board Fuel Lights, Wash
ing, Arms, Equipments and Unitorms,-and all cloth
ing except under clothes for $500 PER ANN UNI,
onc-half payable in advance the balance i'll six months
No ertra charges. No remission of charges to those
who leave unless the score of health.
TERMS OF ADMISSION:
No one will be admitted into the PRIMARY DEPART
MENT under Twelve years of age; into the SClEN
DEPARTMENT under Fifteen nor over Iwenty-one
years of age. All connected with the Scentlhc De-
partmcnt will be required board in the Institutes those
in the Primary Department may do so If they choose
REMARKS.
The Institute Buildings the largest, most elegant
and commOdious for the accommodation OF cadets I'D
the Southern country and the Board of Directors trust
that under management of the Superintendent ana
Commandant, (boM Of ochom Graduates OF West
Point and of long experience in the Army and IN the
business of instruction. the Institute will be established
ON true Military basis and conducted on true Military
principles The board will further say, that Mr. ES ILL
is Graduate of the Virginia University and an ex
pericnced Classical teacher They would further state
that it is their intention to increase the ~hunber 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 or con-
ferrng Degrees upon those who complete the pre-
scrbed Course of Studies. ,
RzEs~ Applications for admission will be received
untiI the st of September and must be directed to
DR. c. J. Fox President of the Board, Charlotte n Z.
For further particulars see Circular
C. J. FOX,
JAS p. IRWIN,
II. LaF. ALEXANDER, :
JAS. II. CARSON,
THOS. ii. BEEM,
W. A. OWENS, Com.
of Charlotte,
J. B. KERR, Intendant
April H. 1859. 6m of Charlotte.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-09-06
EXCITEMENT IN MINNESOTA.

A mob in Wright county, Minnesota, having
hung Oscar f. Jackson after he had been tried
for heinous offence and acquitted and then
rescued man who had been arrested for
participating in the ~lynchiog, Governor sibley
issued proclamation, calling out the military to
restore order in the county, which was declared
to be in a state of insurrecton, and several
They report that they secured the county over
and had arrested several parties said to have been
participants in the murder Of Jackson. They also
report that the people were greatly exasperated,
aud wherever they went they found the houses
closed up and no one to receive them. The
sheriff of the county and others offered that, if
the troops were withdrawn, they would arrest
and deliver up all the criminals within forty-eight
hours. This proposition seems to have been
acceded to, with the understanding that if the
criminals were not given up as promised, the
troops will be marched out in detachmcnts all
over the county to endeavor to arrest them This
is the most vigorous demonstration against lynch
law that has recently come under our observa-
ton.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-09-06

Ba- Major Andrew Jackson Donelson died
recently in Louisiana. He was formerly the private
Secretary of President Jackson. In 1856 he was
the know nothing candidate for Vice President.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-09-06

DISORDER IN LoUIsIANA-Vigilance commit
tees have been formed in severel parishes in La,
and the Governor has issued proclamation or
dering them to disband. The District Attorney
has also issued address calling upon the people
to rally in support of the laws. A vigilance COM
mittee has also been formed in Napoleon, (Ark.)
distant few miles from the Louisiana State line.
What exigeEcies of public affairs should render
such proceedings necessary does not clearly ap-
pear, except as indicated in the following para
graph:
"Ihe Vigilance Committee of Napoleon (Ark.)
have adopted violent measures to rid their town Of
suspected gamblers. The Memphis Enquirer of
the 4th learns from gentleman just arrived on
the Jennie Whipple, that night before lasta young
man named John Lewis who about leaving
upon the boat, was attacked at the moment he
emerged from his hotel, stabbed, killed, and his
body was thrown into the river. One of his COM
panions was shot at, but he saved his life by
ming to a boat that was lying below the town and
hiding himself upon her."
Some further explanation is afforded by tho
following extract from the Planter, published at
Napoleon:
"Napoleon situated at the confluence of three
rivers, is naturally an excellent rendezvous for
| vagabonds; hence citizens continually an
noyed by their presence, and the city authorities,
not possessing the requisite police force, have
failed to enforce the laws and the citizens, in their
united strength have the matter in their own
hands, and will, no doubt make Napoleon a very
unhealthy place for this class of spcntry'
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-09-06
CASH PRICES:

Fay Seamless Belts manufactured to order at short
notice.
Conducting Hose of all sizes, for water steam
prcSures ordered from the Manufacturers Also,
Packing of all description, at 90 Cents per pound:
j. B. F. BOONE,
June : 1889 Charlotte, n. c.
CERTIFICATES.
do hereby certify that have three Gum Belts, winch
! got of Mr. B Boone, in in my machinery IN my
Tan Yard and have been in for the last eight or
months aud far have tried them, IKE them
better than the leather belts. \ ours reSpecuuIE,
c. c. HENDERSON,
June 6, 1859 LIncolntoh' ~ u
This is to certify that have been using the Rnh-
her Betting" sold by Mr. B Boone, and find 1t mas
proved all that he represents 1t to be- and have no hes
taton in recommending its use to the public.
YOUNG 4 WRISTON,
Proprietors of the Rock Island Wool Mills.
July 9, 1859
hereby certify, that the India Rubber Betting bought
10y of J Boone, has been used in my cotton rae
tory from Il to months, and has given entire salts
faction.
July l3, 1859 T. X TATE.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-09-06
w q NTED,

500 head OF Beef Cattle, 500 head Of Sheep
The subscriber will pay the highest cash prices for
Beeves and heep.
Those having Beef Cattle Sheep for sale would do
well to inform i'll person or by letter as early as
possible. J. L. STOUT, Town Butcher.
Charlotte, June I, 1859.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-09-06
VIII f. IT 7

The subscriber is prepared to purchase the
crop of Wheat at the highest market price Farmers
will find it to their advantage to call the CHAR
LUTTE STEAM MILLS before selling.
JNO. WILKES.
July &c, 1858 IF
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-09-06
RFLTSi BELTS !

For Wheat Threshers, Fans, cotton Gins, Saw Mills
aud machinery of every descriptions the best Betting
in use and far superior to leather i'll many respects
II irW not stretch, or dr0,c one $lde as tedher
THE Sun WILL NOT AFFECT 1T.
Rain water cannot injure it; it requires no OIL;
The will not cut it your negroes will not steal IL
for strings shoe sOles you get any length You
wish all in piece without joints, and with good care
it will last any farmer for twenty years
Orders accompanied with the cash Will receive
prompt attention. and the freight paid to any point on
the Railroad stage line.
~
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-09-06

ATRocIOUs MURDER.-A correspondent Of the
Wilmington Journal, writing from Conway boro' ,
S. c., under date of August 10, says:
al am panied to inform you of a horrible and
atrocious murder which occurred on about the
18th of July last in the upper part OF this district
Coroner Long on the reception of the sad tidings
summoned a jury and proceeded to the spot for
an investigation Of the matter. The facts as de-
veloped before the jury were these: That one
Enoch Stevens had given to his daughter and SON.
n-law, Zone Sam Taylor, said to be from Onslow
county in N. CO. certain tract of land, and had
refused to make title to Taylor because he (Tay-
or wished to sell the tract to another person This
ended in dispute the 10th of July, and on
Monday night about Il o'clock Taylor ac-
companied by one Higgins, from Marion district,
proceeded to Stevens house, armed with guns and
knives, and after a parley in the yard broke into
the house, and meeting Mrs Stevens first they at
tackled her, cutting several severe gashes on her
forehead with a knife, and otherwise bruising her
person severely; one cash in the region Of the tenn
poral artery nearly proving fatal. They then at
tackled Mr. Stevens, (who, be it known to their
shame was over 10 years of age,) and dragged him
into the yard and horribly mangled his body MIR
Stevens lived thirteen days and expired; he how
ever recognized his son-in-law Taylor and Huggins,
and accordingly made dying declaration before
Magistrate Lewis.
The Coroner issued his warrant of arrest, but
these savages have not been captured yet.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-09-06

ALARGE CoTToN STALK.-The Mobile Register
of the 10Th says:
The most prolific stalk of cotton we have ever
seen was left at this office 1t was cut off about
fourteen inches from the ground, is seven feet
high, and contained, when first cut 358 bolls and
squares 1t is from Red Bluff, Miss and is but a
sample of the general growth of large tract. In
its transportation hither by railroad, good many
bolls and squares were knocked off.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-09-06

slR BAGS extra family Flour, warranted good
eDO H. B. WILLIAMS Il co.
ENRESH SODA CRACKERS-for sale by the Box
- Ii. B. WILLIAMS & co.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-09-06

EARLY FROsT-Ice was formed at Somerset,
Pa, on one night last week, and clothes hung out
to dry were frozen stiff. The frost very heavy
and did much damage.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-09-06
Notice.

NUCICE.
+. SCARF having purchased the entire interest in
the firm of f. SCARR CO. the Business will here
after be continued by himself personally.
By All Notes and Accounts due the late firm of
F. Scarr Co., to January lst 1859, must be paid in
to F. SCARF by July lst, 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, 1859-09-06

AN ENTIRE FAMILY BURNED TO DEATH.-
The Muncy, Pa, Luminary, of August 23d, says:
We have the particulars Of most terrible calami-
ty which occurred near Red Bluff, on the Sacra-
mento River, California, on the 18th Of May last.
The residence of Col E. A. Stevenson, late In
dian Agent, was set on fire by an Indian boy in
his employ, early in the morning, and the entire
family of Col Stevenson, consisting of his wife and
three children, together with the wife of Mr. Kronk,
and two children, perished in the flames. The
boy was instigated to the deed by five Indians, in
the absence of Col Stevenson.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1859-09-09
Flowers In Rooms.

The most pTecarious period IN the man.
.gement of choice greenhouse plants and
flowers in rooms and small greenhouses, is
when the leaves are in dormant state, at
hat time. therefore, they do not require
100 much heat or water, which in many
cases stats the growth Of soft wooded plants
II a feeble state, az the geraneum. the
daphne, and the like. On the other hand,
il plants are kept too dry, which in many
cases happens in warm rooms, the leaves
drop off, and contract a feeble habit and
the bark shrye,s up on the young branches.
The best method and criterion is medium,
namely-the winter temperament should
be. if possible, regular from forty to fifty
five degrees; the soil about the plant should
be moderately moist, As too much water
.a,urates the earth in pots and generally
rots the roots; if, however, plants are kept
TOO dry, the roots contract and naturally
become weak, and are incapable afterward
Of extracting whatever nutriment may be
appled in free manner to nourish them.
The best criterion to water such plants is,
10 give little at time, as the earth dries
in the pot; such pots as are very moist and
saturated, should be dried by working up
The top of the pot with fork, or other
instrumet. All dead and decaying leaves
should be, at all times, taken from the
plants as they appear; dead leaves often
contain many insects, and they should
therefore be removed. The plants should
also be often examined, and cleansed of
arv scaly or other insects that appear on
tie leaves, with a sponge and warm soap
sads, made from soft soap. Every opportu-
u.ty should be taken to admit air Of fine
md day, and they should be SO placed, if
possible, as to have the sun in the forenoon
an ne middle part of the day. A semi
CIRCULAR stage, with running casters, is the
best. wlict can be moved TO any part OF
lie room II pleasure.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1859-09-09

FEED THE LAND AND IT WILL FEED 1OU.
The Homestead we'll observes, "the true
economy with land is to treat it as you
would a laborer, from whom you wanted
tie most work. Let it be well fed and
there is much less danger Of overlooking,
than there is in case of men or animals.
- more should be cultivated than can be
stuffed with a full supply Of plant food.
The sun and atmosphere are all ready to
g'r4 sou eighty bushels Of corn to the acre,
aha will not cost you penny more to
ugaN upon them for the necessary amount
# h,sr, light, carbon, and moisture to
MAKE his quantity of grain, than to make
.~-u,g bushels. Here is an inexhaustable
re- house Of riches, and we'll fed soil is
tac ke. to unlock its treasures. Give to
tie sol n"rou>ly and persistently, and
il will give unto YOU good measure press
cl down 81 running over"
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1859-09-09
0fftetaL Strcetor1.
limited STATES GOVERNMENT.

UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT
Presdent-JAMES BUCHANAN, of Penn
sylvanis
Vice Pre.i3ent-JoHs C. BRECKENRIDGE, of
Kentucky
Secretary of Stnte-Lewis Cas.. of Michigan.
Secretary of War-J,hn B. Floyd, of Virginia.
Secretary Of Naoy-Isaac Toucey, of Conn.
Secretary of 7reaxury-Ho~ell Cobb, of Ga.
Secretary Of Interior-Jacob Thompson, of
Mississippi.
attorney General-Jeremish S. Black, of Pen.
Postmaster General-Joseph Holt.
Commissioner Of Land Object Hendricks.
Commissioner Of Indian Afairs-George w.
Manypenny.
Commissioner of Potents-Josiah Minot.
Chief Justice Supreme Courf-Roger B. Tar ey
Assoctate yustices-John Mclean, James NJ.
Wayne, John Katron, Peter V. Daniel Samuel
Nelson, Rotert c. Grier, Benz. K. Curtis, John A
Campbell.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1859-09-09
Corn Fodder.

7 will not be long before the corn har
vyst will commence. The suffering that
'e,ulted last year from want Of fodder
hould be remembered and provided
gainst. The providence commences with
he grain harvest. Hay is not the only
ource Of food for stock. 1t is an impor
'ant question to determine whether it is not
more profit to cut up the corn before it is
matured, than allow it to stand until frost
shall have rendered the stocks worthless
As forage crop. Corn if fairly glazed
may be cut up without damage to the
grain. But the foliage of corn is neal ly
worthless for any such purpose 1t prop
er to advise the husbandry of this impor
tant resource for food for stock. The far
mer who has large stock of cattle cannot
fail to appreciate the value of this immense
crop of nutritious food. Make prepare
tons early to secure it. Watch closel " the
progress of the grain and as soon as glazed
cut it up and set in stocks. 1t will pay to
do so, especially if you have a large stock
of cattle; if not, purchase enough to eat
the forage resulting from your corn crop.
1t will yield large amount of available
manure, ghich will be wasted and worth
less if left IN the field exposed to the haps
Z. winter. Prepare beforehand to take Gaze
Of the corn fodder.-Prairie Turner.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1859-09-09

IIE-PlANr AND GoosEBERRY PIE.-Cris-
sey's conduct Is worthy of our lady readers
notice, inquiring through the Rural for adj
vice in cookery AS this is her first sum-
mer's experience in housekeeping, hope
Ill who have good recipes will send them,
50 if |, or any of my bachelor friends,
should chance to call to tea, all the eatables
would be made by rule. For pie plant pie
sice the stalks with the skin on, add the
aside Of two lemons; one large cup sugar;
one tablespoon water; then sprinkle dry
-four over and it is ready for the upper
crust. Goosberry pie the same with ole
lemon. This rakes rich and excellent
pie,-DoRorHr, East Palmyra, Hoyne
Co., v. T.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1859-09-09

Barn BCRNEn.-On Monday the barn
IF Mr.. Demsev, about two and half miles
north 81 Il" "ilI"gS vr o---L III, - a.
town Of Saukville, took fire and was en-.
ureIy consumed, with its contents. The
Darn cost $500, aud contained seven or
ght tons OF hay, besides some grain. The
=. II Il stated, was caused by some person
irIHg gun near the barn. the wad Iodp.
~ IN the dry stubbls, setting fire to il,
~ iich soon sPread and seiiirs 20 the barn,
- O>1airss Adrotiss,.