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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-07-19

4 Rare Chance is monc altered to Gny one of the
Han0sonesf Farms in Western North Carolina
THNHE subscriber being DESTROYS to remove from the
E country, offers for sale the PLANTATION on
which she now resides, lying miles from Charlotte
on the " Western Plank Road. The land is in high
state of cultivation. In the yard is Well of fine, cool
Water The Plantation has been much improved in
the last few wears The Dwelling House and build
inps are ali new. There is also n young Orchard
of several hundred fine choice FRUIT TREES on the
plantation bearing this the second year. This Plan
tation very healthy and is beautifully situated
tanning so Acres one half of which is cleared. -
Roy Terms made to suit the purchaser. For par
ticniars enquire of the subscriber the premises
MRS. A. N. STEVENSON.
Nav To- 1859. tt
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-07-19
DRY GOODS,
Hardware, Hats, Shoes and Carpet;
New Books.

History of FREDERICK THE GREAT, by ThOs. Garlic.
MIzrAH:-Prayer and Friendship, by L. e. Loomls
COURTsHIP AND MATRIMoNY with other Sketches, by
Robert Morris.
TIE MINISTER OF LIFE, by NJ. L. CharleswOrth.
THE SOCIABLE; lOl Home AmuSements
THE LIFE AND TIMES of the GREAT HUGH MILLER, of
Scotland, by 7. y. Brown.
ANNALS OF THE AMERICAN PULPIT, by DIR. Sprague.
LIrPIxCOTT's PRoNoUNCING GAZETTEER, or Geographic
cal Dictionary of the World,
Dora DEAN OF MAGGIE MILLER, Mrs NJ. j. Holmes.
ScorRIxG OF THE WHITE HORSE, or the long Vacation
Ramble of a London Clerk.
THE KN. PEPPER-Papers by Jacques Maurice.
DCsT AND FoME, or Three Oceans and Two CONT
nents by 7. Robinson Warren.
also have a few copies of HAWKS History OF n C.,
Vols and IL.
CAxrwELLs JUSTICE and n. c. Form Book.
p. J. LOWRIE.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-07-19

What does cleare mean, pa?' 1T means to
stick togethcr.'
Does John stick wood together when he cleaves
i? Hem. it means to separate.
well, then, pa, does man separate from his
wife when he cleaves to her?'
Don't ask foolish questions, child
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-07-19
Office.

All persons indebted to for the last quarter need
expect to buy Goods from any longer credit.
We intend to do three months business therefore if
you indebted to for longer PERIOD call and pay,
for the first day of April your credit will stop.
We positively intend enforce the above with
our best friends, and hope offence will be taken.
Ia All Accounts due for last year that not paid
by the ls of April will be handed out for collection
lz.s s-.zs z-- H. B. WILLIAMS &. co.
March 90, 1859
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-07-19

Court of Pleas and Quarter Sassios-1prH Term, 1889
John f. Lee Aurelius Helton.
Original Attachment--Levy on Land.
1t appearing to the satisfaction of the Court that the
defendant Aureius Helton is not resident of this
State it is therefore ordered that publication be made
for six successive weeks in the Western Democrat,
newspaper published in the town of Charlotte notifying
said defendant be and appear at the next Court OF
Pleas and Quarter Sessions to be held for the county OF
Mecklenburg the court house in Charlotte on the
fourth Monday in July next, then and there to show
cause any he has why the land levied on shall not
be condemned to satisfy the plaintiff debt.
Witness, W. X. Reid Clerk of our said court at office
in Charlotte the 4th Monday of April A. d. 1882 and
of American Independence the SD year
65-6t W. X REID, Clerk.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-07-19

subscriber offers for sale All his Lands lying IN
the county Union the waters of Goose and Crook
ed Greeks viz One tract lying the waters OF Crook
ed creek, adjoining DR.. Z. G. Alexander, John Foard
Robt. Mann and Others other tract adjoining SAID
tract and John A. LemmOnd, Henry She'll and Others
Also one tract the waters of Goose creek adjoining
DR.. +. c.. Alexander, Eli Stewart. the Marion Cold
Mine and others; together with another tract adjoining
A. F. Stevens and Others lying on both sides of the
Lawyers Road leading from Charlotte to WadeSboro
Any or all of the above-named lands will be sold
privately any person DESTROYS ofpurchasing between
this and the lst October next.
TERMS made known on application to the subscri-
Der Eli Stewards in Union county or by address
ing me at Coburn's Store, Union county, n. e.
CYRUS Q. LEMMOND.
April &c. Gm-pd
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-07-19

Papa, cant go to the geological rooms to sec
the camomle fight the rv-no sir-ce-hoss?
'Sartin, my son, but don't get your trousers torn.
Strange, my deer, what taste that boy has for
nat'ral histry. No longer ago than yesterday, he
had eight pair of tom cats hanging by their tails to
the clothes-line
oh. bless his heart, come to his mother
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-07-19

a lady remarked on very ignorant man, who
was complimented on his good sense, He ought to
have large stock of good sense, for he never
spends any,
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-07-19

POSTAL REGuLATIoN-Iti is stated that in con-
sequence of the irregularity of the Southern mail,
(says the Charleston News the contractors have
been privately notified that hereafter bids for SER
vice must contain the provision that fines for
of delay will not be RENTED under any cireum-
stances.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-07-19

81 shouldn't care much about the bugs said
thin, pale lodger to his landlady, but the fact is
madam, | hant got the blood to spare
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-07-19
PIEDMONT SPRINGS,
Stokes County, ". G..

Stokes County, ~. q.
TENHESE well-known and popular Springs situated
in the county of Stokes, miles from Danbury,
the county site claim share of the attention OF the
health and peasure-Seeking public OF North Western
Carolina, and the State.
The Proprietor has effected great Improvement IN
the arrangements of his House. and is now able to ac-
commodate 800 boarders with and comfort.
The Scenery of this section is regarded as unsir-
passed in beauty by any to be found in the State
Thourh not Wild broken and romantic as that OF the
extreme West there is quiet loneliness about 1t,
charming to the beholder. The Springs gush lmme-
iaeIy from the base of of the noble hills cOmpoS-
inc the Sauratown Mountains; the most prominent ana
attractive peak of which is Moores Knob, distant
miles In vicinity of the Springs is situated, aso
that beautiful natural curiosity,
PIt.8 CASCADE
4 visit to which always repays the trouble. Every
nossblc convenience for the amusement and comfort OF
guests will be provided. 49,
TRAVELLING FACILITIES.-The Proprietor will
run tri-weeky line of Coaches from Salem during the
season thus nsuring visitors from distance direct
and easy transportation. without annoyance or delay
Distance from High Point to Salem, lS miles. From
Salem to Springs, % miles
TERMS-One man per month, $50 %
/" week, ............ 90
- q %
Children under Il gears 6 Servants UdIf Rdtcs.
These popular Springs invaluable for their Med-
cina qualities. They have cured Scroua, Dyspepsia,
and diseases of the Chest when all other remedies had
failed. BzsF~ The Season opened June the lst asa
PLYADES SMALLWOOD.
June Z 1850. 3m
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-07-19

An absent-minded lawyer sat down to write
deed, and began it, know one woman, when his
clerk Immediately interrupted him with You are
wrong, sir, you are wrong; it should be Know all
men,
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-07-19

well, never mind retortcd the old crab, 'if
one woman knows it all men will soon know it.
Corkscrews have sunk more people than cork
jackets will ever save.
Religion and medicine are not responsible for
the faults and mistakes of their doctors.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-07-19
PEA MEAL.

We keep at our Steam FIGURING Mill in this place
Pea Meal for feeding cows and stock. Also, we have
on hand at ali times, Family Extra, Superhne and
coarse Flour We warrant our family flour.
Corn Meal and Grts always be had at the mill.
j. WILKES & co.
April 10, 1859
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-07-19
HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE co.,
HIPTFORD Conn

Incorporated A. d. 1910. Charter Perpetual.
Authorized capital Sl,OO0,OOO
Capital paid in 100000
Surplus 100000
ASSETS JANUARY |, 1859.
Cash on hand and in Bank S4343o %
Cash in hand of Agents and in transit. 34,S21 90
Real Estate unencnmbered leash value) 5000 90
Bills receivable, amply secured 1914 80
4e4 Shares Bank Stock in Hartford. 23O,4l3 90
300 New York, l97,75O 90
no Boston, 1920 90
100 shares Bank of the State of Missouri, 10000 u"
State and city Bonds per cents, 1925 90
Rail Road Stocks 1920 90
United States Treasury Notes, l4,O3o GO
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-07-19
CANDY MANDATORY.
Atlantic Mutual Fire and Marine
INSURANCE COMPANY.


.-.. CAROLINA CITY, n. c. --.l.
Incorporated by Act of the legislature OF North
prepared to receive applications for insurance upon
buildings Merchandise; Furniture, Mills Manufactures
Ships and their Cargoes and most KINDS OF property
at remunerative rates of premium
1t is aimed in the organization of this Company, 10
make a safe medium for Indemnity and protection TO
the assured in case of loss An honorable and upright
course of dealing and faithful fuillmcnt OF It's CON
tracts will at all times characterize the business OF the
Company ~.
Applications for insurance may be made at the ofhce
of the company, or to its authorized Agents
DIRECTORS: John 4 PARROT, Levi I Oglesby Is
Grant David Jones. Geo W Dill Col Thos Blakcly,
Luke Blacknlan, VIM Long, David W Bell, \ Chap
in Sa1n LETTERS Joel II Davis, A Hargett, Mallett
OFFICERS:
John 4 Parrott President,
Levi T Oplesby Vice President,
W S Long, Treasurer,
A Thompson, Attorney
A B Chaplin, Secretary.
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE.-W Grant, " Long:
David W Bell.
| March %, 1859. 6m
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-07-19

NULLINGS, SPRINGS & CO. have. la" heongbi
IL of Cashmere, Silk and Leghorn HATS
the manufacturers by the case.
ALSO em g
A large stock of Gents and Ladies Trunks "
$24; Vaises and Carpet-Bags.
April 90, 1859 -
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1859-12-07

s.fssfz
Flee from the crowd, and be to virtue true, 4.
Content with what thou hast, tho it be small;
To hoard brings hate--noflofty things pursue.
He who climbs high endangers many a fall. +
Eavy' s shade that ever waits on fame, 81 81
And oft the sun that rises it will hide.
Trace not in life a vast expensive scheme,
But be thy wishes to thy state allied. ID.
Be mild t, othcrs-to thysslf severe e..
So truth shall shield thee, or from hurt or fear.
Think not Of bending all things to thy viii,
Nor yainly hope that fortune shall befriend;
Inconstant, she-but be thon constant still,
Whate'er betidc, unto an honest end.
Yetneedless dangers never madly brave,
+ Kick not thy naked foot against nail; a
0rfrom experience che solution crave,
If well and pitcher strive which shall prevail
BE in thy cause as III thy neighbors, clear,
So truth shall shield thee, or from hurt or fear
Whatever happens, happy in thy mind
a BE thou; norat thy lot life repine
lie 'scapes all i'll whose bosom is resigned
Nor way nor weather shall 10 always fine,
Beside, thy homes not here; a journey, this
A pilgrim, thou; then lie thee on thy way;
Look up 70 God, intent to heavenly bliss,
Take shat the road affords, and praises pay,
Shun brutal lusts, andAseek the souls high spher
So truth shall shield thee, or from hurt or fear.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1859-12-07

: lIoERiREE HoMerDE. "A man stabbed in
the streetby daylight. aq &d
Cincinnati Papef.l
daylight ought to he arrested. s.
a Boston Post
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1859-12-07

Some weeks since, by order Of Secretary
Floyd Of the War Department a board Of
Ordinance officers subjected the James
cannon to a series of extraordinary and
most successful experiments. All these
are detailed at length, with scientific and
technical precision, in the report Of the
Board to. the Secretary, the aggregate
being tue Of opinon that the James cannon
is the gun of the day, and far in adj
vance of Armstrong, Paixhan, and others
and a recommendation that it be adopted
by our Government for service on land
and sea, for field and ratification.
We have not now at hand the points for
a minute description of the gun or the
ball, (quite as novel and peculiar) and
can only add that the cannon is grooyed
in manner not dissmilar to the. ordinary
rifle, while the ball is of conical form with
a peculiar spiral opening atits base. b
The performances of the gun are mar
vellous, and would not be credited but for
the fact that they are youched for in the
report Of the half dozen scientific officers
of, the army to whom we have alluded.
For any gun to send ashotswith accuracy
a distance Of six miles and over is won
derful, but it has been done BY the James
cannon! ~ Y Evening News
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1859-12-07

= Az HONORABLE ExcErrioy. Mfr. Kemp,
who was the nominee Of the Know Moth
ings Of Baltimore for Judgeof the Probate
Court, has refused to accept his election
by the rnfians Of the city, and prefers
private life and to retain his respect for
the great principle Of free and orderly
elections, to holding Office where his Judi
eial crminewou'dbc traiicd through blood
before he denned iton the bench What
an honorable contrast Mr.. Kemp presents
to H. Winter Davis and his colleague
Morrison a
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1859-12-07
CHANGERS COUNSEL.

t;Ess8a I'D algS Ffsn7g5 49, - Y ~
a WRITTEN SHORTLY BEFoKg HIS. DEATH. 4
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1859-12-07

AFRICAN TRADE OF BosTox. The Boston
Traveller, speaking Of the African trade of
that port states that it is rapidly increas-
ing, and that the Imports from the West
Coast Of Africa and from Cape Town have
been very large this year. The receipts
OF wool, hides, goat skins, palm oil, drugs,
gums, &C., have been much in excess Of
last year This trade employs some Of
the finest vessels belonging to Boston.
p There are many fine Boston vessels en-.
gagged in an African trade Of a very dif.
ferent nature, RS. 4
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1859-12-07

Is siseAToRAL.-Who catch the fossil.fsh?
The geological assures. e '-s@ s'
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1859-10-19
Mpther! Mother!!

What a sweet wordl Though earthly, it
is heayen-born, How many precious thoughts
up at the bare mention of it. The
bearer Of that loved name, in pain and an
guish, gave me the life / enjoy. It was her
breast that notrished me when | yet knew
nothing. She bore me on her bosom and
sang sweet lulabys to quiet my fears, to ease
my pain, and to give me sleep. When dis
ease fevered my brain, twas she that watch
me with sleepless eye the live-lo1g night
She first taught my young ideas how to shoot,
and led me to know there was a Coda flu
ture, happy world, where good children lived
forever. Twas she that brought me, night
and morn, to herknee, and taught me to say,
sour Father When l grew apace, she was
my counsellor, my guide. When far away
from her, and almost forgotten by others, she
remembered me, morning, noon and night, as
she prayed. And when she was dying, it
was she that said, meet me in heaven"
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1859-10-19

CONTRIBUTION TO HIsToRY.-The Universe
ty Magazine for October, contains Governor
SWANS address before the Educational Soci-
ETY. in June last, 1t is a valuable contribu-
ton to the pages of North Carolina history.
A considerable portion relates to the causes
which led to the Regulators War of 1766-71,
which, until a very few years ago, were to-
tally misunderstood and misrepresented. In
stead of a mob Of rioters and ~plunderers, as
the Regulators were considered, incontestible
facts, disclosed by contemporary documents,
show that they were moved by the spirit of
liberty to resist taxation and tyranny, and
that they were merely in advance of Boston
and other parts of the country in their eff
forts to throw off their oppressive burdens
The State owes a debt of gratitude to Caruth-
ers, and Swain, and others, who have labored
to place those patriots in their true light be-
fore posterity.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1859-10-19

Yellow and sere, it is Aing. Fit emblem
of life's terminus. A fg short months it
was in its bud; now bursng, it put forth it's
tiny fingers, and now the ull leaf appeared.
Though adhering closely o its stem, it was
not idle. 1t had work toto and it was done
well. But now it is groFing old and fragile,
and soon the gentle breeze shakes it from
its stem, and it falls forerer.
So is human life. MAJ, born to labor, goes
forth to do its bidding. "a few short years at
best are given him, in which to fill up his
mission. Soon the wear and tear of life sprin.
kle his head and make his limbs tremulous
Age is IN his eye and on his step. Yet he
hangs on to the last shred, till a gentle zephyr
or some sharp blast snaps the chord thai
binds him to life, and he fails into the grave
It will be well for you, reader, that you, wher
about to fall, shall know that you have done
your duty.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1859-10-19

sW7 A worthy friend asks US, if all the ar
ticles published in our paper are endorsed by
us, except when accompanied by an editorial
disclaimer ?-and then asks if we agree with
the sentiment contained in an extract from
the Chicago Journal, published in the Age
of Sept. %, in which this language is used:
"There must be lovely lands somewhere star
ward, for none ever return that go thither,
and we very much doubt ifany would if they
could !" which sentiment our correspondent
brands as a species of Unioersa1ism.
We reply list, We do not endorse every
thing we publish, although sometimes we do
not deem it necessary to utter a protest.
Secondly, we do agree with the quotation
above given, and think eft must take optics
KEEN" to see any thing like Universalism in
it. We do believe there are ~"lovely lands
starward"-even the heaven of holiness and
glory, to which none can go but the pure
in heart; )" and we do not believe that any
who are so fortunate as to get there, have
any desire to return to this poor sinful world,
even eff they could" This is our interpre-
tation of Bible teaching, and the sentiment,
to our mind, has no more connection with
universal salvation, than it has with the re-
ligion of Juggernaut. On the contrary, it is
in conformity with the direct and positive
language of Holy Writ, where it is declared
in reference to the departed-"He cannot re-
turn to us; but we may go to him."
As to the other points mentioned by our
Correspondent, we ann express through
these columns our approval or dissent, as
they involve sectarian issues-and the Spirit
of the Age is as strictly neutral in this re-
spect as in party politics.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1859-10-19
Cheering Jews.

'Like music Ger the waters" comes up
the cheering news, through our correspon-
dence and exchanges, of an increasing inter-
est in the great work of Temperance, both at
home and abroad. Harps that nave long
hung upon the willows of dependency are
again attuned to sing the song of the redeem
ing and saving power of the Pledge. Halls
that have been like "some banquet hall de-
serted" for months, are again being ~enliven-
ed by the tramp of the cold water hosts. Men
who had grown lukewarm and Indifferent in
the cause, have buckled IN the armor afresh
and are vigorously entering into the conflict;
and woman, lovely woman, becoming dissat-
isfed with mere smiles and good wishes for
the cause, is taking an active, working inter-
est in its promotion.
8 These things encourage us-they stimu-
late the old body guard who have always
stood by their c%olors, to fight more vigorous.
ly for suffering humanity and against the de
stroying angel. Intemperance. Though We
have many and strong adversaries, yet we arr
told -tttss srxuseasvv s4;t1 toL;n,
, nor +te ra-e ~i4I.-the swift'-and Iakinl
, perch on our banners
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1859-10-19
A Weekly Family News paper.
Nv Country Needs He.

How few of our educated young men in this
day, as they rush on with the speed of the
wind to crafty their carnal cravings, or even
in planning for the future,-ever think of
it or give a moments thought to the noble
sentiment which ever and anon comes yelling
up from the fountains ofthe heart, "my coun-
try needs me-"
Yes! there is not one SO poor, so ignoblc,
so uneducated, that his country does not need
him. He may be of little value in the eyes Of
some persons, but if he has the will to be a
man, his country needs all of her sons. But
it is especially to the educated-those who
are capable of bearing the burdens of respon-
sibility and of doing well their part, tina this
~admonitory sentiment should be indellibly
impressed upon their minds.
If the voice Of God-of humanity-of pa
rental kindness, fail to arrest the precipitous
course 0 fyoung men in their restless pursuit
after youthful indulgence, we cannot hope
loudly enough to reach their dull ears
But peradyenture many of them are not so
far gone that all admonition will fail. Per
haps the vanity and the folly of wasting
! mind, and body, and talent in the pursuit Of
ir i~~e--~s may occur to them at inter
walls, when their thoughts may be turned upor
sober realities. Perchance, in the hustle AM
? whirl of youthful pastime, a lull may inter
yene in which the sDeakings of the better in
ner man may touch a chord which may vibrat
to the claims of God, of country, of self an
of humanity. All! young man, you woul
do well-before you are drowned beneath tn
= current of worldly pursuit and pleasure, bt
fore you become an adept in the vices whic
=. surround you, before your plans are laid fc
your future ruin-to remember, 'my coul
try needs me-"
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1859-10-19

A Wires PRAYER.-If there is ANYTHING
that comes nearer to the imploration of Ma
omi, h the subjoined, we have not seen it :
Lordi bless and preserve that dear person
whom thou hast chosen to be my husband
let his life be long and blessed, comfortable
ana holy; and let me, also, become a great
blessing and a comfort unto him, a sharer in
all his sorrows, . meet helper in all the &C.
cidents and changes in the world: make me
amiable forever in his eyes, and forever dear
to Dim. Unite his heart to me in the dear
est love and holiness, and compliance. Keen
me from all ungentleness, all disconnected.
ness and un~reasonableness of passion and hu.
NOR aud make me humble and obedient.
useful and ooservant that we may delight in
each other according to the blessed Word
and both Of US may rejoice in Thee. HAVING
our portion in love and service of God forey.
or. Amen.