davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1859-08-06

{N@ih contract Tor rebuilding the
Bridge at Hsrper's Ferry. recently blown
down in a severe gale, has been awarded
10 Messrs. II. K. Bradshaw & Co., Of
Alexandra. II is 10 he erected by the
18Th Of September ensuing. 1t will be a
structure of wood and Ifon, at the sum of
81 500. The old material given in.
re-, The wheat crop Of this county, II
is estimated will average 25 bushels TO the
acre. Some farmers will average 80
bushels to the acre.
lg7 A Letter was lately received al the
Chicago post-nffice directed ITO an Hon
esr Man The chief clerk sent it TO tine
dead leuer department, with the candid
confession that the man addressed did not
live in Chicago.
ELoPEMENT AT HARRIsBURG.-D. Bur-
ION UIIiun1s, late local editor Of a Har-
risburg paper, and formerly editor of The
American Chronicle, Of Hagerslown,
clipped on the morning Of the 5lh ull.,
with hitherto respectable young lady oil
Harrisburg. Williams has a wife and
family in Washington County, Md.
fg= On the 22nd of February, 1857.
the vile of Mr.. +. t. DUGAN, jailor Of
Berkeley County, presented him with a
son, whereupon the father named him
George Washington. On the 4th of
July, This year, The same patriotic lady
presented her good lord with daughter,
whereupon he called her Independence.
Mr.. Dugan's father was one Of The Palrl
OTIS of the revelation, having served on
the MARYLAND line. Hurrah for Wash
ington. Independence and Mrs. Dugan.
DESTROYING RoAcHEs.-As these pests
are quite numerous al this season Of the
year, housekeepers who are annoyed by
them, will doubtless be induced 10 try the
following plan for getting rid of them. IT.
is furnished by CORES pondent oil the
Knoxville Why, and very simple if as ef-
leclive as alleged
These yermin are easily destroyed,
simply by cutting up green cucnmbers at
night and placing them about wnere
reaches commit depredatons. What is
~, of from the cucumbers in preparing
hem for the table, answers the psrPose
as well, and three applications will des.
ROY all the reaches in the house. Re-
move the peallngs in the morning and
renew them al night. If properly ap
Piled, and the remedy fails, the writer OF
his article will pay any ones subscrlP.
lion Cor this paper one year.
rs Water-melons and CanteIopes, The
first of the season, were brought to our
town on Thursday and sold a, from %
cents TO SO cents for the (ormer, aid l24
10 20 cents for the latter.
A% The water in the Potomac River at
his point, is lower now than il has been
for many years.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1859-08-06
sATURDAY,-----------AUG g, 1850

&% The editor is again in his Sanc'nn,
after three weeks rambe through differ.
emf Counties of Maryland. lie also
spent portion of his sine at "Meuntain
View" Middlerown Valley, his parental
home, where he viewed once more the
glowing scenes Of earlier days.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1859-08-06

Is Remember that the Camp Meeting
Of Harper's Ferry station, TO be held on
the grounds of Mr., Philip EngIe, will
commence on Friday next, 18th inst.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1859-08-06

N% The double headed girl is now ex
hibi,ing in this State. 1t may be interest
ing to bachelors 10 state that she is a SIN
gle lady, who can talk with two tongues
a, the same time. We pity the man who
marGies her.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1859-08-06

INsTALLATIoN.-Rev. j. ". 7itzel was
installed Pastor of the German Reformed
Church, of this town, on Saturday last,
By Rev. Mr.. Martin of Loudoun County.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1859-08-06
SPECIAL ORDER,

T AM ordered by the Adjatant General
Of the State, through the Col. OF The
55th Regiment, forthwith to collect to-
ce,ber ali the Arms and accouiremeniS be-
ionoInU 10 the State, not in use by com
mis.ioned Companies, and send them 10
Richmond.
Officers who have bonded for Arms. TO-
gather with their securities, 10 save them
iurlber trouble will aid me ii carrying out
the shove order. All persons having
such arms in their possession, will please
let me know Of at once, 80 that | may
collect them as speedily as possible.
J. w. ROWAN, Adl.
August 6, 1859. II
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1859-08-06

~ The Washington States mentions
the reception Of important private de-,
spalches from Northern Mexico. l, is
expected that within the mex, ninety days
three thousand American troops will be
organized on the Rio Grande, properly
armed and equipped, for the purpose Of
marching upon the city Of Mexico. and
ex,ermlnaiing The whole Miramon fac.
ton.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1859-08-06
DR. wistar,s Ba,saif of wild Cherry.

DR.. Wistar's Balsalh Of Wild Cherry.
Ba1ous Pictorial Of 24h July says =;
Realizing the true sense OF responsibility
attaching to the Editor of and Publisher
of widely circulated journal, we should
deem il lIllle less than crime to recon-
mended any medical compound the real
virtue of which we could not conscIen-
tiousIv inGorse. This 5aIsamic compound
has become home fixture; and all per-
sons who suffer, and have attempted to
cure their Coughs, Colds. Bronchial or
Pulmonary Complaints, make use OF
this unequaled remedy.
The foHOwing Certificate from n dis
tinguiShed gentleman IS equally conc|"'
size:
From Rev. Henry Wood, formerly
Editor of the Congregational Journal, Con-
cord, New Hampshire, more recently
American Consul at BeyrooI, Syria and
now Chaplain in the Navy.
CoNCoRD, n. H., March 2.
Messrs. SETH w. FowLE 81 Co..
Gentlemen Two years ago. sudden
and violent attack upon my lungs confined
me to nv bed for several weeks and when
| recovered, | was so much oppressed by
difficulty in breathing that was often an
able TO sleep or TEST upon bed by night
The suffering was extreme, and Judging
from the inefficscy of the remedies used
| supposed The disease incurabIe. Beng
persuaded TO try bottle Of HiStar'S Bal
sam of Wild Cherry, without confidence
in its efficacy, found the difficulty al
most entirely removed before one bottle
was used up. Sympathy with my fellow
sufferers induces me to make this public
statement, and recommended the article 10
others similarly afflicted.
With respect, yours truly
HENRY WOOD.
None genuine unless signed |. BUTTS
Prepared by S. W. FoWLE & CO.
BosroN, and for sale by Wm. Moulder
and Dr.. A. S. S'onebraker, Shepherds
town; Joseph E. Clsggeu. Harper's Fer
ry; c. E. Beller & Co., and +. fl. Camp
bell, Charleslown; G. B. Hancock, Sum
mi, Point; Smith & Son, Midlleway;Tlm
berlake & Subtitle, Rippon; and by al
dealers every where.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1859-08-06

A negro boy, belonging to Mrs. b.
Morehead. of Jersey Mountain. in HamP-
shire county, whilst engaged IN moving,
on Saturday week. was binen IN one Of
his lee,. by a copperhead snake. His
foot and leg Immediately afterwards COM
menced swelling, when pint OF french
brandy, in the course Of half an hour was
administered - him, TO neuirsl'ze The pot
son. which had the desired effect. and The
boy was able TO 60 about The next day
and is now well.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1859-08-06

'&% Many counterfeit notes on the
Northwestern (Va..) Bank are said 10 be
10 circulation along the line Of the Chesa.
peake and Ohio canak
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1859-08-06

&& As we wen, TO press on yesterday
at IL O'Clock, a gentle shower Of rain
was falling. with good indications for q
selilsd Iain.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1859-08-06

@% Mr.. John ". Heater. oil Bloom
ington. Illinois, formerly of this County,
died on the 9Th ull. He was well known
in the vicinity of Cha,leslown as a quiet
citizen and an excellent mechanic.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1859-08-06

Alta recent swimming exhibition IN
Liverpool, London professor OF the art
went through some wonderful evolnlons
in swimming and floating. Eighteen
summersauIs were thrown while wholly
immersed in the water, and the amphbi-
Gus practitioner closed his performances
by eating a cake. drinking bottle Of milk,
and then smokinga pipe under water,
amidst the immense applause oflhe spec
Ialors
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1859-08-06

&S7 The President of the United States,
accompanied by Miss Lane, Mrs. SecrG-
tary Thompson, Mrs. William M.
Browne, NJ. Thompson, Esq, Judge
Bowlin. and Hon. Augustus SchelI, arri-
we'd at Westinghouse Tuesday, 2nd inst,
al 6 o'clock, P. NJ, via B. & o. Rail
road, from Bedford Springs. Several of
the memb ers OF the Cabinet were in at
tendance to receive the President. who
appears 10 be in the enjoyment Of excel
lent health and spirits.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1859-08-06

CONGRESSIONAL VACANCIEs.-Three Of
The Representatives elected 10 the Thir-
ty.Sixth Congress, have recently died, as
follows: Hon. r. l.. Harris. in the
Sixth District Of Illinois, who was a
member of the last Congress Hon. Cy
rvs Spinck, in the Fourteenth district Of
Ohio and Hon. WiHiam o. GOOde, in
the Fourth District of Virginia, who was
also a member of the last Congress.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1859-08-06

Is An elfor! is now making 10 obtain
the means Of completing the Washington
National Monument. The Post Master
General has issued a circular requesting
the Post Masters to place box at tier
Offices TO receive the VOLUNTARY contribu
lions of the Public, and report the amount
received every month. Ia accordance
with This request the Post Master Of ihis
town has placed box al his office, and
We have no doub, our patriotic citizens
will feel it privilege to give their mite
TO an object so audable in its undertaking
but 90 slow in lis completion.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1859-08-06

FROM THREE TO FIVE THOUSAND Sol
DIERs WANrED.-A Washington CORES
pondent Of the New York Herald says:
The Mexican Minister has a despatch
from President Juarcz's Minister OF FL
nance, who arrived at New Orleans from
Mexico yesterday, on his way to this
city. Juarez would like the assistance
Of from three to FIVE thousand American
troops, commanded by brave gentlemen
and efficient officers; but desires no aid
from rowdies or flibusters. He says
he has more TO feay than to expect
from such help. He is determined to
maintain his position, and does not doubt
his ability TO DO so. Senior MaIa does
not think Santa Anna has any intention OF
attempting to return to Mexico al present.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1859-08-06

{6s7 The water in the Potomac River at
this point, is lower now than II has been
for many years.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1859-08-06

{& D. E. SIcKLEs has rented Lleuien-
an, Mathis house in Washington. 1t is
in less conspicuous situation than The
one he occupied last year. A colemPora'
ry hopes there is no Key 10 tho house.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1859-08-06

&e. According to our agricultural ex'
changes, the presen. month is good time
10 make new beds OF strawberries. The
ground shoald be rich, finely pulverized,
and the plants set oul before or after a
shower, or in the evening, il in that case
ws,ered. Rows four feet spsr. and one
foot in the row where a cullivator can be
used mos, Of the season in their culture ;
mex. year they will produce fair crop.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1859-08-06

o. The connac. for furnishing Gran
tie for the Rip Raps. Fort Calhoun. has
been awarded TO HuGH h. GALLABEn,
ESQ.,, of Waynesboro, Augusta County,
and formerly Of This town. whose bid was
to furnish material at Sl,l2 per cubic
foot.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1859-08-06

PERloDIcALs.-We have recei7ed the
August numbers of "Godey's Lady's
Book" "Peterson's Magazine" "Ladie's
Home Magazine" and the "Greai Re-
public" which are all filled with choice
Literature and splendid engraving'. Per-
sons wishing to subscribe for either OF
these works can examine them by calling
at this office. We are still Agent for
these Periodicals and can offer induce
ments 10 persons wishing 10 subscribe.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1859-08-06

IT, A Tournamen, came off al Lannon's
Sulphur Springs. near Bunker Hill, Berke-
ley county, on the 30Ih ult. The follow
ing were the officers Of the day
C.HUGHES, ESQ. President.
Judges-Dauid Stuart, Esq, ThOs.
Tanmetre, Esq..J. N. McWhOrter, Esq,
DR.. j. p Carter, and ChqS. LOckhart,
Esq.
Tue following gentlemen entered the
list as knights
Robert LamOn-Kuighs of Sucker
dom.
Mason Euans-Knight of Old Domin-
ION.
James Ross-Young America.
James UIggingtOn-Knight Of Jeffer
son.
Richard BoaOers-Flying Dutchman.
John Gageby-Knighl Of Soferino.
I'm. CIendensn-Knight Of Berkeley.
I'm. 6needler-Knight Of Palo Alto.
Chas. Lamon-Knight Of Hard Times.
Oliver CiemmenS-Knigh! of Hiawa-
tina.
DeIius o. Naupin-Knight Of Magen-
Ia.
Mr.. OHver Clemmens was declared the
victor knight, and selected Miss Susan
Henshal0, Queen Of Love and Beauty.
Mr.. Inn. Knsedler, selected Miss
MOMe Gill, as First Maid Of Honor.
Mr.. I'm. CIemmens, selected Miss
Mary SoCimley, as SECOND Maid Of Hon
or,
Mr.. DeHus o. Maupin chose Miss
Eliza Lomon, Third Maid of Honor.
Towards evening the Berkeley Guards
commanded by Capt. Hughes. Paraded in
front Of the assemblsge and were much
admired.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1859-08-06

n G.. PORTER'S make Of Full and
". Plaid Lnseys, Home made Flannel
and all kinds oil Yarns, for sale by
Aug 6 Hill y BHimyer.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1859-08-06

&s= Waier-melons and Canlelopes, The
first of the season, were brought TO our
town on Thursday and sold al from %
cents TO SO cents for The former, aid l24
TO 90 cents for the latter.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1859-08-06

4 PRIME article Of Whole Oh for sale
* Gy NIL g. BHmyer.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1859-08-06

re-. The whea, crop Of This county, it
is estimated will average 25 bushels TO the
acre. Some farmers will average 80
,ushels In the acre.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1859-08-06

Hottie weather during the past week.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1859-08-06

&H A "Hooser Girl" has been recent
ly discovered in Knox County. Indiana,
who is under 90, weighs ITO pounds, and
followed and kept up with cradle one
day, neatly binding 100 dozen large bun.
dies of oats. She said she could easily
have bound 900 if the cradle could have
cut them. Some gal, that.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1859-08-06

re- A Letter was lately received al the
Chicago post-nffice, directed ITO an Hon
es, Man The chief clerk sent it 10 the
dead leuer department, with the candid
confession that the man addressed did not
live in Chicago.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1859-08-06

NINE and G.. A. Salt for sale by
L Aug 6 HH d BiHmyer.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1859-08-06

Patent Alright Sell Seal
. ing Cans for Preserving fresh FruI,,
and Stone Jars for sale by
Aug 6 HI g. BiL'rnyer.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1859-08-06

TEMPERANCE ADDRESS According 10
pre- vi0us announcement, Edwin G.. Lee,
Esq delivered Temperance address in
The old Church. at this place, on Monday
night last.
The house was crowded To excess, By
an attentive audience, eager TO hear The
great principles OF Temperance expound-
ed; surely no one was more capable of
doing this than Mr.. Lee. He dwelt elab-
orately upon the great evil of intemPer.
snce and spoke of the many crimes that
had been committed under the influence
of liquor. His address throughout, was
pointed and precise and reflected much
credit upon him.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-01-11
SONNET.

1 know that things are not as most they seem
In reasons Pickering and deceptive beam;
Man and his world are like juggler's show,
Where everything is nothing that we deem;
And life, death, good, and i'll in endless flow.
Forms interchange like bubbles stream,
So fast that each from each we cannot know,
Last night dreamed was in highest Heaven,
And saw Archangels in their dazzling day;
And when to one more bright than all was given
A cup whose radiance dimmed the diamonds ray,
prayed, That goblet's name, oh, deign to say,
From which all draughts the hue of nectar borrow
He answered: In thy world its name is Sorrow.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-01-11
The Great English Remedy.
SIR JAMES CLARKE'S CELEBRATED
FEMALE PILLS

PREPARED FROM PRESCRIPTION J. CLARKE, NJ. D..
PHYSICIAN EXTRAORDINARY QUEEN.
THIS well known medicine is no imposition, but a
Il sure and safe remedy for Female Difficulties and
DISTINCTIONS from any whatever; and although
powerful remedy they contain nothing hurtful the
constitution. To MARRIED LADIES it is peculiarly
suited.
These Pills have been known to fail where the
Directions the I'd page of Pamphlet well observ-
ed For full particulars get pamphlet gratis of the
Agent.
N. B-S1 and postage stamps enclosed to any au-
thorzed Agent, will insure bottle, containing so
Pills, by return mail
Sold in Charlotte by F. SCARF CO., sole Agents
and by Haviland, Stevenson Co., Charleston, Whole
sale agents.
March ?, 1858.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-01-11
PO g. III O a u.
A. THOUGHT.

The rose that's bent with summer rain,
Or filed with early dew, Il .
Sheds richer perfume Ger again,
And glows with lovelier hue.
The pearly drops that light within
Its leafy chalice rest,
But fresher beauties for it win,
Its fragrant charms attest.
So, hearts how'd down with weight and care,
Or cruhsed by bitter grief,
Shew clearer what their virtues are,
While waiting for relief;
Each tender sigh is sweet, that springs
From hearts by sorrow riven;
If on its parting breath it brings
Some dearer hope of Heaven.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-01-11
SANDS SARSAPAREELA,

For the purifying of the blood. The original and
genuine article Everywhere celebrated for the re-
mova and permanent of all diseases arising from
impure state of the blood habit of the system,
And acknowledged to be the best Sarsaparila made.
This unrivaled preparation has performed some of
the most astonishing that recorded in the
nails of history thus proving conclusvey that is
pable of fulfilling the high aim and purpose for which
is designed. Chronic Rheumatism, Scrofua Kings
Evil Salt Rheum and Ringworm, Ulcers and painful
affections of the Bones, liberated Throat and Nostrs
Scurvy, Bles, Chronic Sore Eyes, Blotches and var-
cutaneous eruptons, Glanduiar Enlargement, Hip
Disease, &C.. are eftectually cured by its USE and
THE TRIUMPHS
has obtained diseases of this class such as
not furnished from any other source 1t purifes
cleanses and strengthens the fountain springs of lfe
and infuses vigcr throughout the whole animal
frame.
THE PROOFS OF ITS EFFICACY
are daily being published, and the confidence of the
public is asked only in proportion to its actual merits
wherever introduced and used These only relied
upon to prove its worth.
READ THE FOLLOWING:
rr Letter. from Mr. BUCKNER of Winchester, Ky.
A. B. D. SANDS-GENTLEMEN ! would not have
presumed to write TO you, if it my duty let
the public know the almost miraculous effect your Sar
saparilla has had upon me My limbs covered
with nlcerous Sores, that | could not walk during
the whole Spring and Summer. In this situation
the of your Sarsapara and after tax
ing few bottles entirely cured must also tell
of another wonderful Nv brother was afiic-
told him the loss of his sight inevitable and per-
manent blindness seemed to be his fate Three bottles
entirely restored his sight and cannot but recon-
mend it to all similarly afflicted. Yours truly,
g .r BENJAMIN F. BUCKNER
Prepared and sold by A. B. l. D. SANDS, Wholesale
Druggist 100 Fulton-Street, of William n. V
For sale in Charlotte by F. SCARF & co.
December /. 3m
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-01-11

4 fer short Extracts from Letters, Testimonials &c.
found it a most efficient and in my Judgment, valu-
able remedy. Hon. HIRAM WARNER,
Judge of Supreme Court, Ga.
at gives pleasure in being able to recommend
Jacobs Cordial my personal experience, and the
experience of my neighbors and friends around me-
sufficient guarantee for to believe it to be all that
it purpOrtS to be, viz: a sovereign remedy.
VIM III. UNDERWOOD.
Formerly Judge of Superior Court, Cherokee Circuit
81 take great pleasure in recommending this invalua
BILE medicine all afflicted with bowel diseases, for
which believe it to be sovereign remedy-decidedly
superior to anything ever tried by me-
a. A GAULDING,
Deputy G. NJ. of the Grand Lodge of Ga"
81 have used Jacobs Cordial in my family, and this
with all hear about it remedy by those who have
tried it, induces believe that it stands the head
of every preparation of the kind and would
mend its in the diseases for which it is compounded
MILES G. DoBBINs,
Cashier of the State Bank of Georgia, Griffin"
q If there is any credbty in human testimony, ia
cObs Cordial must stand preeminent above all other
preparations for the of Bowel Diseases From the
of testimony in its favor coming in from all quar-
tiers, it be far in advance, curative agent of
most if not all other patent preparations.
A. FLEMING,
Cashier Marine and Fire Insurance Bank Griffin :"
This efficient remedy is travelling into celebrity as
fast Bonaparte pushed his columns into Russia and
gaining commentator wherever used"-Georgia Jefer-
sonidn, May l9h 1853.
nsa Sold by J. ASHUIST, Charleston, S. c. I'm
porter and Wholesale Druggist, (who will supply the
trade and by Druggists everywhere.
Nov. 10, 1853. ly-pd
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-01-11

S9- The following cure for cold has been on
record since 1880:
Putte your feette in hot water
AS high as your thighcs:
Wrappe your head up in fannelle
AS low as your eyes;
Take quart of rum'd gruelle,
When in bedde, as dose;
With number four dippe
Well tallowe your nose.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-01-11

FRENCH WIvEs-A new kind of "immgration"
scheme is being carried into execution in Paris.
The English Australian colonies suffer from the
scarcity of the fair sex even more than the French
colonies from the want of negro labor. Several
agents have arrived in the French CAPITOL and are
offering large premiums, with the promise of
husband as soon they arrive at the antipodes to
all French spinsters under lineage Of 30 They
have collected about 100.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-01-11

HOOPS, FALSE HAIR, HIGH HEELS: AND
MATRIMoNY.-An act was introduced into the
English Parliament in ITO, "that all women,
ofwhateverage, rank profession or degree, whether
virgins maids widows that shall, from and after
such act impose aYo", sed"ce and betray into
matrimony, any of his majesty's male subjects, by
the scent, paints cosmetic cashes, artificial teeth,
ftlse hair, Spanish wool, iron stays, hoops, high
heeled shoes, bostered hips, shall incur the penalty
of the law in force against witchcraft and like
misdemeanors, and that the marriage, upon convic-
ton, shall stand null and void"