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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-05-31

A WHOLE FAMILY PoIsoNED-A poisoning
affair came off in West Winsted, CT, on Thursday
last. A gentleman and his wife called upon
family by the name of Wakefield, and staid to tea,
and in making up some biscuit for the tea table,
by mistake arsenic was used instead of cream of
tartar. All the family, together with the visitors,
parook freely of the hot biscuits and poisoned
On Friday evening they were all dangerously sick;
and whether any of them would survive was
uncertain.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-05-31

EARLY SHIPMENT OF FLoUR.-A shipment of
flour, made from New wheat, was made from
Charleston, on the 18th, to New York. 1t was
ground near Augusta, Ga.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-05-31

There otEer small vessels which it is not
necessary to mention. The total number of the
two sailing makes is, France LA, England 296.
TIE ROYAL. NAVY OF G. BRITAIN, 1859.
By the otheial quarterly naval list just pub
lished we find there are sos effective Ships in the
British Navy, including screw steamers of every
description Exclusive of this there are l60
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-05-31
FORM OF GUARANTEE.

The undersigned, --of-----, in the STATE
of--, and---, of--. in the State
g., hereby guaranty that in case the forrgo-
ing bid of-- for any of the classes therein nam
ed be accepted he they will, within ten days after
the receipt of the contract at the post Office named
the navyagent designated, execute the contract for h
same with good and sufficient sureties; and in said
-shall fail to enter into contract AS aforesaid
we guarantee to make good the difference between th
offer of the said-- and that which may be ac.
cepted. Signatures Oftwo guarantors, e. D.
Date. f. +.
Witness.
hereby certify that the above named--a are
known to me men of property, and able to mak
good their guarantee.
Date. Signature. q. H.
To be signed by the United States district judge
United States district attorney, collector navyage
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-05-31

A friend prepared the following valuable information
for our paper by condensing it from official reports.
For the Western Democrat.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-05-31
BB> The Supreme Court will commence its
summer term, in Raleigh, on Monday, the 18th
day of June Causes will be called as follows

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS alone, thinks a
contemporary, is augmentinS the price of breadstufs
in principal marts of trade and thus etfecting
the sale Of every barrel of -four and every bushel
of and wheat, where these articles should
be cheapest The duration of the war with
Europe is yet uncertain to furnish any cacula-
ton ola scarcity, the basis of the speculation
that recent dispatches have shown to be rife. The
crops in Great Britain and some other portions of
Europe promise extremely well. a long time
must elapse before there will be any market for
expectation there The general indications of the
crops are encouraging Wheat will be fair and
corn will be very heavy. The rise in breadstuffs
is therefore wholly unwarrantable, and cannot be
maintained.
Crops IN THE WEsT.-The Chicago Tribune of
the 10th inst, says:-"We present this morning a
large number of letters from different portions of
the West, giving most cheering account of the
prospects of the growing crop. A glance at the
map will show those who not acquainted with
the geography of the West that they refer to a
wide extent Of country, all lying North of the lati-
tude of St Louis. Our advices from Southern ILL
nos are equally encouraging In week or two
the harvest will have fully commenced there and
We hope soon to announce that the crop is safely
gathered.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-05-31
KITTERY, MAINE.

The following the classes required at tie respect'
navy yards.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-05-31

The Editor of the Boston Post says:"We have not. until
recently been acquainted eXperimenay with the value
OF Wis,as Balsam. From this truly valuable preparation
have received present benefit, having recently used
in of severe cold and cough with entire success and
most cherrfulIy recommend it those alike afflicted 1t
a scientific preparation and worthy OF confidence"
DR. Bradford Knapp of Crown Point N. Y, in a letter
dated August says IN the of my pracIce this
vicinity have tested the good qualities OF Wisar's Basam
OF Wild Cherry in Pulmonary complaints and now wish to
procure supply Of the medicine
None genuine unless signed l. BUTTS the wrapper.
Seth w Fowle & Co Boston, propeiors. Sold in Char
loc by E. NYE HUTCHINSON 4 co.
June |, 1859
ONE OF THE MOST PREVALENT, ard at the same
time troublesome and painful diseases that end the
human flesh, is the Fever and Ague For long the
medical world have been continually bringing forth nu-
merous specifics for IFS but all without effect
DR. Hoseter, experienced ard celebrated physician,
has succeeded in furnishing the pnbIc with valuable pre-
paratIon for the OF Fever and Ague The steady and
increasing demand lately made for the Buffers and The
versal attending have made Tor reputation
unsurpassed by any specific of the kind For the of
Fever and Ague, DIR Hosettes celebrated Stomach Btes
and should claim superiority any other prepara-
Sold by druggists and dealers generally every
where. In Charlotte by E. NYE HUTCHINSON & CO.
May }, 1859 I'm
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-05-31

The steamship Asia arrived at New York on the
26th, with Liverpool dates to the l4th. Cotton
has advanced one-eighth Flour, wheat and corn
have also advanced.
The Emperor Napoleon had reached Genoa on
his way to the seat Of war, and had issued an adj
dress stirring up the people on the war question.
There had been no regular battle. England has
formally proclaimed her neutrality.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-05-31

Glass No. 3. White-oak promiscuous timber. No j
White ash oars. No. IS. Whte-oak slaves and heading
No 81. Iron. No. 90 Spikes and nails. No %. Ira
zinc ami tin. No. 25. Hardware. No q. Paints oils IL
No 80. Leather. No 33. HoFe No. "a. Brushes NJ
81 Pitch tar rosn No. 81. Tallow, soap, OIL. No y
Ship Chandlely. No. 40. Stationery. No Al Fire wood
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1859-06-16
The Russian Soldiers 0bedicnt 10
Orders,

The uniformity existing fmorg
the Russian troops is something
quite astonishing, This uniformity
is sometimes carried to an abs nd
extent, for their dress, way Of march
ing, manners, even faces, are pre-
ciseIy alike. Iu the Guard, men
with light hair and blue eyes, are
put together IN one company, the
dark haired men in another. The
excessive dicipIine leads at times to
the spirit of an order being eonfoun-
ded with the letter. One day ship
nilh many officers and men on board
went down in the Neya. The order
was passed to the soldiers TO save in
the first place the officers Of ths
Guard. They therefore .anxiousiy
inquired Of each officer they got hold
Of it be belonged to the Guard ?
The poor fellows could not answer. as
their mouths we're filed with waller;
so they were allowed to drown. On
another occasion, rs it was very dus-
ty, the soldiers were ordered to water
the field fer exercise. While employ
ed in this duly it came on to rain.
heavily, but they continued their
task with the utmost gravity
They had been ordered to do 1t. and
that was enough. At the time when
the Winter Palace was Destroyed BY
fire, a clergyman succeeded, With
great difficulty, in saving the sacre-
mental plate. On returning be saw
a soldier in the corridor, envelOped In
smoke. He babe him follow him,
else he would perish in the flames;
but the other calmly asked for Bis
blessing, and died at bis post.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1859-06-16
Paddy's Pig.

In Southern Lights ard Shadows,
or Life in Australia" we find the
following amusing anecdOte:
As shadow to all these sunny
southern lights, | must here mention.
that | did meet with few extraor-.
dina1y mean men in Sydney. There
was one. a merchant prince, who made
it boast that be had ceTer given
away shilling in bis life. SO far as
| know, be only departed from his
extreme seifShness On one occasion,
and the circumstances are worth re-.
lating. One morning poor Irish
man stepped into bis counting house,
and. looking the very picture of
misery, said, 10! my it place yer
honor, I've los. apig--the only pig
| hsd and 3listrcss--, the govern
ess, has given ne pound, aud sent
me TO you fer another She says
you have enough gold TO build sty
wid, and will be sure to give NE
Iii tIe." At fist, old hard-fist re-
fused, upon which Paddy threw him
self on a stool, and rnised such a pit
eous wall that the merchant, think
I ing be vas mad about the death of
his pig, gave him the pound, to get
quit of hin. Next DAY the pro-
prietor of the defunet porker was
passing the warehouse, and seeing
/ bis beuef:.ctor at the door, pulled bis
hat to him. well, did you get
drunk with that pound, or buy an
other pig?' asked the rich uSn gruf-
ly. Bought pig, yer honor-a
darling little thing, wid a sweet twist
in his tail, like ladie S curl . Wen,
it is to be hoped you'll take better
care Of him than you Gid OF the
other. What did he die of?' "IIie
Of Did ye say die Of, now? Why
get out wild ye-he i7as 50 ia! IkiE.
ed himr'
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1859-06-16
RlGNiElED PEOPLE.

The editor Of the Ohio Plaindealer
is not fond of dignifed people, ''as
the term is generally accepted. =
The biggest pudding-head be ever
slw wore golden bowed spectacles
and was dignified; never laughed and
said 'jokes was low This dignity. .
quoth said editor, sis curious thing.
1t swells in one-horse lawyers, liked
uncooked dried apples, and breaks
out upon them in the shape Of iriz'
zled up bair, peacockish struts and
linked finger nails. Judges some
! times have it. They deliver the flat.
test of truisms in the gravest O.
tones, and sit as though they were
spiked to their benches. They print
exclusively for "our church they
walk cautiously and soberly in tht
same old beaten path, and use th'
same old thread-bare expressions,frO
day to day, from year to year.
With those dignifed and starche'
stiff journalists vile murder is tai
| unfortunate occurrence, the detail
being "too revolving for their col
umns.'' Ifa man lies they say b
is 'slaboring under wrong impres
sion." They never know or stat
anything positively = they "opinion.
The glorious sunshine of fun enter
eth not into their souls. They seen
to regard newspaper as they woul'
a cofliu--a very grave matter-an'
so move slowly aud lugubriOusl
forward, treading gently GU the de
cayed eggs of humbug and folly
and eschewing the musical side
life, but always printing dignified p'
pers."
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1859-06-16
The Wife TO her IF0oer.

Well then, sirce scorn has failed to cure
The love you press so blindly,
For once your reasons i'll endure,
And answer foilies kindly.
rll grant that you more fair and gay
Than Luke to some may be;
But light itself, when he's away,
Is never fair to me!
Then so-then 60: for whether or 10
He's fair, he's so 10 me!
It's woods your summer love may wreath
In florid smile and gladness.
His lips more often only breathe
The trouble and the sadness
But ah so sweet trus. to truth,
That confidence of care
More Joy one grief of his to soothe,
Than al your bliss to share.
Then go--then 60; for whether or no
He smiles--his love FL share.
You say that he can meet, or leave,
Unm oved-- content without me;
Nor recks what snares neglect may weave
Too needless even to doubt me,
All jealous cares are poor respect;
He knows my heart my guide;
And what you deem is to neglect,
feel is to coEiide!
Then go--then go; whether or no
I'll think he does confde.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1859-06-16
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Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1859-06-16
TO YOUNG Men.

Ina lecture to young men, recent
lv delivered at Mobile by the R9v'
DR. Lord, we fiud the following sug-
Dare the young husband, at the
altar of the Most High God, swear
60 cherish and protect, until deatn
shall break the golden chain, the lair
and timid girl who stands at ',s
side. who forsakes for him the father
care and mothers tenderness, ana
then 90 away into the paths Of SIN
and bru,alize himself, until union
becomes like that Of the living aod
the dead? Dare he bring dlshonol
npon the wife Of his bosom' an'
leave 10 misery aud want what hf
found in beauty aud happiness? Dare
he substitute driyeling drunkard ioi
the promising youth, who in the glor,
of bis early manhood, vowed oelort l, :,
Heaven in the presence of angels
and men to be hers in the place
ef-nsy more than-ail klndIet
and friends? Dare he leave to hi'
innocent children the inheritance o
an evil name, the corrupting Inilu
euce of an evil example. aud worse e.
than all. constitutional taints ofprohl
! gacy or intemperauce, the fearful lav a.
nv which the Supreme Judge ylsit'
the iniquities of the father upon tn
<hildrens
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1859-06-16
EDITED BY JENNIE June.
EeuaI Justice to Man and Woman.


Toa refia.d woman recoifs with
yirtuous scorn from her fallen sister,
hut oftep welcomes him by whom
she fell. We are told thai Christ
said to the woman's Accusers,' lie that
is without sin among you. let him
cast the FIRST stone;' but, smitten by
conscience, they went out one by one.
And who is not in some way allied
to this great guilt? The fact OF com
mon weakness should at least make
us merciful. Itis cot just that upon
the woman alone should fall the blot
of shame. The text is a great les
son Of charity and mercy, and II is
a great lesson of justice also. There
is neither Justice, honor. nor dellea-
cv in our modern custom, which
scarcely frowns upon the guilty man.
while pouring out all the walls OF
wrath upon the guilty woman 1t
may or may not be true, as some In
s;st upon il, that this foul cancer IN
society can never be eradicated; but
we ought at least to insist, that the
shame shall be fairly divided, that
ahe SHINING man shall be branded as
deepIy AS the shining woman. sup
nose every guilty man bore the
nark Of shame in his face, 10 the
market, or at church, how long woulc
the evil continue? But the mean
moss of man has thrust the whole
shame upOn wOman.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1859-06-16
Ghoite 1IIoetry.
l Weep Beside Thy Grave, Mother.

wept beside thy grave, mother,
My heart is weeping still.
And fondly fingers near thy tomb,
Onyonder lonely hill.
did not hear thy parting words,
l did not see thee die; 30
But thy last message came to me,
w hen death was hoveripg nigh.
Pve been truant boy. mother,
And caused thee many pain;
But would heal the wound made,
Couldst thou return again;
My boyish heart would not obey
Thy mild commands, know,
And o'er my waywardness 10 thee,
My tears will ever flow.
/ was thy cherished pet. mother,
Thy love WAS fond and true;
Thy kisses oft bedewed my cheek,
Fer manhood's' care | knew.
Affliction'S child from infancy,
You loved me lut the more,
And Ger me wept,as oft We thought
Life's pilgrimage was o'er.
I've wandered many a league, mother,
From where we used to dwell;
No cherished ono * near ma now
OF those | loved so well.
But oft my weepilg heart returns,
Across the foaniing sea,
To where thy precious relic lies.
And there it weeps for thee.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1859-06-16

CIosE VQTING. = From the returns
Of the New Hampshire election, re-
ported in the Concord Statesman,
we find in thirty-four instances the
republican anG democratic candidates
had exactly the same number of votes
cast at the election in 1888 by the
same party. In forty instances the
party vote was within one Of that
cast the previous year. In twenty
nine cases it was within two; 10 tgen-
ty-two cases within three; in twenty
ty-seven cases within four; in twenty
five cases within five; twenty-siz Ca
ses within six; fourteen instances
within seven; seventeen cases within
eight; and eleven cases within nine
votes Of the last election; making
two hundred and forty-fve instances
in all where there we're not fen votes
difference between the two years.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1859-06-16

The NUMBER OF LETTERS IN vARI-
GUS LANGUAGES. : EngliSh;26. French,
25. German, 26. Spanish, "a
Dutch, 26. Greek, "a. Latin, 25
Slavonic, 27. Arabic, %. Persian
81. Turkish, 33. Georgian, sc
Hebrew, Chaldee, Syriac and Sama.
ritan, 90. Copt;c, 80. Sanscrit
so. Bengalese, 81. Burmese, 10
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1859-06-16

We learn from the Dispatch that
the Italian residents OF Richmond,
Va, have formed an association to
raise means to Bis forwarded TO their
couutrymeu to aid them in the strug-
gle in which they are now engaged
with Austria.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1859-06-16

The Macon (Ga.) Telegraph says,
if any planter desires to impovellsh
his land quickly and surely, let him
plant the sorghum. If he desires
to have crop which viii leave his
land filed with the most stubborn
sort of stubble, and in the worst
possible condition for any other crop,
let him plant the sorghum.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1859-06-16

A correspondent Of a Minnesota
paper writing from Pixies Peak, says
that the miners are very much dis
couraged in that region from being
compelled to dig through solid vein
of silver, four feet thick, before they
Can reach The gold. How very dis
couragingl
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1859-06-16

It is stated that lodgings are so
scarce in Australia, that men pay a
dollar for lying in the gutter, AMI
fifty cents extra for resting their
heads on the curb-slone.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1859-06-16
EmpaBReIing a Jury.

The New York Picayune has the
following "palpable bit" at the mode
Of empanneling jury in a Gotham
court. 1t is not very much Of a
caricature of the real thing:
We dropped into the Court Of the
sessions the other day, to take a
look round us, and while there we're
witnesses Of the mode of empauneling
jury.
/ The frs. name called was Simpson
Bungstarter. He Dad heard o! the
case in dispute-formed an opinion
quite forgot what that opinion wa5
could easily form another though.
Disliked the prisoner. Was down
on prisoners generally. Challenged.
The next De Drabbit Ruff, had
never heard of the case. Formed
no opinion. Never had no opinion.
Paid a lawyer five dollars once for
an opinion. Couldn't read. Dis
liked reading. Could write cross
to his name. Always judge prison
CTS according to their locks. Didn t
know what the case was al about.
Accepted.
/ Stephen BorfolIetby. Had read
of the case 10 the papers. First In
the Herald. Thought the prisoner
guilty. Thenin the Tribune. Knew
he was innocent. Could judge i'm
partially, and give a verdict with
the majority, Challenged.
Bernard MeGroggerty. Hesrd Of
the case from One-Eyed Lafcrty.
Knew the prisoner we'll. He Owed
him two dollars. 4 rum bill. Would
make him sweat. Was profession
al jury man, and always went into
| the box with the verdict in his pock
ct, so rs to lose no time. Could
leave bis verdict With the court and
60 home. Challenged.
Barty Bullethedd. Had expressed
no opinion. Formed several though.
Wanted to be paid for time. or he
wouIdn t serve. Had the small pox
pretty bad, so could keep the jury
from disasreeing. Say which way
you want the case to go, and be was
bound to fetch it. Challenged.
Myers Schgeinbusehergritz.---
Heard Won de case. Don't got no
'binions. Dinks de prisoner should
be banged. Veel sick nit bis stom-
ach putty bad. Want to go home.
Accepted.
Wellington Winterbottom. Heard
summat habout bit. Thinks hit halt
an 'umbrg. Would like to ave the
prisoner down to Brummagen Bills
for ALI an our. Would knock the
fat hoff''s hsyeb ais, and blamed quick.
Didn't believe in law Accepted.
Sampson Stolid. Could judge
impartialIy. Didu't care which way
be went. If prisoner was aequit-
ted, be- let of; If he's found guilty,
he's pardon9d. Accepted.
We waited no longer, having bu-
siness elseS here. We left the court
under the impression that there's s
little fun and a good deal Of farce
about "empanneling jury