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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-08-02

THE LARGEST HARVEST ON REcoRD.-1ne
Philadelphia Ledger, paper well informed ana
certainly given to exaggerated forms OF speech
designates the wheat harvest OF this year as tine
largest wheat harvest probably that ever was
produced on this earth" The season has been
unusually early; the insects and the rust have not
been able to extort from the farmers their usual
fears and complaints, and with the exception OF
single night of frost injuring the crop in few
counties Of Western Virginia, Pennsylvania, New
York, and Ohio, the ground sown in wheat has
Yielded most abundantly There has been greater
breadth of wheat laid out than ever before; from
New York to Arkansas and Alabama, and from
California through to the Atlantic, more land, by
far it is said has been thus cultivated than at any
former time. Whilst the extent and success of che
wheat crop in the United States are unprecedented,
the same is true of Canada, and in all the old
countries of Europe the promise of the harvest at
the last accounts was extraordinarily good. 1t is
stated that within the last years, Ireland has
multiplied the production of wheat amazingly, as
has also France under it's more scientific modes of
agriculture-so much So indeed, that within but
short period quite quantity of the very finest
wheat arrived in New York, which was readily
sold at five cents per bushel more than our best,
on account of its quality and cleanliness
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-08-02
NEGROES WANTED.

want to buy Negro Boys and Girls from IL to Is
years old for which the highest prices in cash will be
paid.
Nay II, 1859 SAML. A. HARRIS
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-08-02
THE WHEAT CROP OF THE U. STATES
Tie PRODUCTION of 1859.

As it is interesting to heatgrowers, the deal
ers in the article, aud to consumers generally, to
know the amount that has been raised this year of
this important staple, (the crop having been gen
orally harvested throughout the country,) we copy
from the New York Courier the following
fully prepared tables, compared with that raised
in 1858, which will be of service for present con-
sideration and for future reference:
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-08-02

Bar Most kinds Of roots and bark are now used
medicines, except the cube root and the bark of
dog.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-08-02

CRoPs.-Our district is suffering drcadfully
from drought-in some sections partial showers
of rain have occasionally fallen, but we have not
had general season since the wet spell in May
The corn crop must, therefore, necessarily be a
very short one-not better than the crop of As
Cotton is holding on bravely-the stalk is gene
rally rather small for the time of year, but we'll
fruited, and the yield of this our money staple
may yet be an average if the seasons from this
time forward are proptious.- Chester Standard
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-08-02

DOUGLAS LETTER TO THE SOUTH-Ihe New
Orleans True Delta has an article upon Judge
Douglas letter to Mr. Dorr, in which it says:
"That letter, so admirable in tone, so honorable
in sentiment, so crediable in its spirit, manliness
ano Democratic independence, fell likean avalanche
upon the plotting, schcming, traficking politicians,
while it elected throughout the Union, North and
South, general outburst of approval.
The great Illinois statesman does not intend
any man shall be ignorant of his real sentiments
upon vital questions; he will not blink principles
nor lend himself to the construction of swndling
platform to gull the people into electing him
President He claims for the American people,
whenever and however circumstance, the full and
absolute control of their own affairs; if they wish
for slavery in their States their Territories, WELL
be it So let them have their way it, the contrary,
their wishes and interests different direction,
and slavery is not desired, then let them be free;
but in every instance let them be allowed to form
their own opinions, conduct their own discussions,
arrange their own differences, and shape their
own institutions as they may see fit, without
hindrance coercion dictation from any exraneous
quarter whatever. Douglas has full faith in the
intelligence, integrity and patriotism of his
countrymen; he does not believe that they are less
fitted to govern themselves in small communities
than in large in the Territories of the Union than
in the States nor that the interference of Congress
or the Federal Administration, i'll their proper
business can ever be beneficial to them so situated,
or the nation large they constituents
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-08-02

DRESS AND DEBT AT SARAToGA.-A letter
from Saratoga, to the New York Post, has the
following remarks:
To mere looker-on, Saratoga is an interesting
place. Fashion here displays itself in its widest
vagares The enormity of luggage required by
the feminines is such that Saratoga trunk has
become by-word. The wide piazas, &C., afford
women an ample field for the most ambitious to
display their whole wardrobe, and sojourn here
of single day will convince even the most
skeptca that the ladies are very dear in all that
concerns the outward adornnlent of their persons;
but to an observing man it is good a show to
attend drawing-room hop at the United
States. 1t is a natural surprise to see so many
richly dressed ladies, and cannot but think
that American sovereigns will rival, not
merely in face, but in outward adornment, the
ladies belonging to the court of any crowned
sovereign in Europe. 1t is true do not witness
such diamonds, but in laccs and silks, &C., our
fair country regal in their expenses, and
we may add, regal in their bankruptcies
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-08-02

ANOTHER ACCOUNT OF TIE LossEs-The
Vienna Gazette has published two lists of the loss
of the Austrian Army at the battle of Solferino.
In the first it gave IS officers killed and 38l
wounded; 1855 rank and file killed, and 1874
wounded, or in all 10, 148. The second supple
mentary list gave total Of IL ,213. This state
ment which there is no reason to disbelieve,
contrasts strangely considering that the Austrians
lost the battle, with the we'll ascertained fact that
the loss of the Piedmontese on that day 5,525,
and of the French 1920, or in all ,245. 1t
seems to confirm the impression produced that the
Allies have little reason to congratulate themselves
on victory so dearly purchased.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-08-02

EXTRAORDINARY DROUGHT IN SCOTLAND
Accounts from Scotland state that the drought
during May and part of June, more severe
than during any past year since 1923. The river
Earn and Fay were nearly dry-the famous Leon,
immortalized by Burns, would slide through a
gallon measure and other well known streams and
rivers, were thoroughly dried up. In some places
water was so scarce that in villages it was sold at
five shillngs per barrel, and many had to go miles
for water for their cattle. The crops, notwith-
standing, are reported looking excellent and
recent rains will no doubt advance them considera
bly,.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-08-02

FATAL ACCIDENT-We learn that fatal acc
dent occurred on the Charlotte Railroad, near
Chester, on yesterday morning, which resulted in
the death of Mr. Joseph Jaco, laborer on the
road. 1t seems that a party of eight men in a
hand car suddenly found themselves in proximity
to approaching dirt train, seven of them jumped
off and thus saved themselves. The unfortunate
victim of the accident remained on the hand car.
\ collision occurred, in which he had both thighs
so crushed as to cause death Drs. Pride and
Babcock, of Chester, were called in to attend him.
Deeming amputaton necessary, they were on their
way to Columbia for the purpose of performing
the operation. The patient, however, died before
they reached Winnsboro. Mr. Jalico was an Irish
by birth. He has brother who was a
Waterman at the Charlotte Railroad Depot in this
place.-CUL CaroIinian, 9th uH.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-08-02
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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-08-02
SUPREME COURT.

Opinions have been delivered since our last a
follows:
By Pearson, c. J-In Harding Chapel, iron
Wake, affirming the Judgment in State Carroll
from Davidson, judgment reversed; in Archer v
Hathcock, from Orange, affirming the judgment
in State V Christmas from Orange, granting nev
trial; in Gray Gray, from Davie, affirming
the judgment; in State Floyd, from Mecklen
burg, granting new trial; in Knox V North Carroll
ma Rail Road Company, from Rowan, judgment re
versed and renire de moro; in Bogley N. c. r. r
Company, from Rowan, affirming the judgment
in Robertson Fleming, in equity, from Wake
dismssing the bill; in Kirk Stober, in equity
from Rowan, directing reference; in Williams
Sadler, in equity, from Mecklenburg, declaring
that there is no error in the order of the Court
Equity; in Harry v. Graham, from Cleaveland
judgemen of nonsuit reversed and judgment to
plaintiff
BY Battle, J-In State Harris, from Craven
directing the judgment to be reversed; in McCon
nell Caldwell, from Gulford, jud gment reversed
in Iddings HIATT from Guiford, judgment re
versed and centre de mouo; in Morehead Brown
from Guilford, affirming the judgment; in Griffs
Holt, from Alamance, affirming the judgment; IL
Burton v March, from Rowan, affirming the judg
ment; in Shelton Shelton, from Davie, in equity
decree for plaintiff.
BY Rufin, j. In Osborne Toomer, from
Davenport from Ashe, affirming the judgment; il
Smith Reid, from Rowan, judgment reversed
and renirc de mouo; in Nelly Steele, from Iredel
dismssng the bill.
The Court adjourned on Thursday the 2Sth
1t will meet in Morganton ON Monday the 9Th o
August.-Raieigh Standard.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-08-02
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Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-04-15

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Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-04-15

United States If the man who makes that
assertion lives long, think he will see the
other side of the question, and that 1t VIII be
very hard to find any pro-slavery Geamans IN
the United States The German heart beats
instinctively for freedom, and it is every time
on the side of freedom when it clearly sees
where freedom is. tApplause.) Listen to the
reports you hear from the West, and you will
notice that the bells of st. Louis, which have
Just sounded the tocsin of Emancipation,
speak the German dialect. Turn your eyes
toward the South, and you will see in Texas a
German colony preparing to make an inroad
with free institutions upon the slave States.
Observe the standard of liberty where there is
real danger and there you will find the Ger
mans in the thick of the fight (Applause.)
Many Germans may vote with the Demo-
crazy, but if you ask a German, "What will
you do when there is fugitive slave in your
neighborhood, and the slave-catcher calls on
you for assistance 2" he will say, "In my old
country l have suffered much-I have been
pressed down, and have left the country be-
cause / feared to be lowered to the level Of a
slave. Do you think that came here only to
get down ten degrees lower-to the moral
degradation of a slave-catcher 2" (Great ap-
plause.) That, gentlemen, is the instructive
feeling of the German heart. Meet them in
the Ddttie Oh Ireeuon as equllS5 anu tHey VIII
fight like the bravest of your own. Give them
what you owe them as men, and they will give
you what they owe you as citizens. Introduce
liberty into every relation of social and politi-
cal life, and there is no class of population in
the whole world which will stand by you with
greater fidelity, even to the bitter end, than
these very Germans. Great applause.)
The speech created much enthusiasm, and
was followed by repeated rounds of applause.
Letters were read from Gov. Banks, Senator
Seward, Gov. Chase, F. p. Blair, Jr., VIM.
Cullen Bryant Abraham Lincoln of Illinois,
Senator Anthony of Rhode Island, and Others
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-04-15

FITCHBuRG.-At the town meeting, Mon
day, the following officers were almost unani-
mously elected:
Moderator-Jabez Fisher Town Clerk
John I. Fisher. Selectmen and Overseers of
the Poor-Edwin Upton, VIM. Kimball, VIM
o. Brown, Cyrus Thurston, Ira Carleton. As
sessors--Edwin Upton, Isaac b. Woodward,
Daniel w. Tuttle. Observation-Disclosures Tor
rey School Committee for three years-Rev
Kendall Brooks. Collector-A. p. Kimbal.
Trustees of the Free Town Library which it
was voted to establish, and for which 1854
was appropriated-G f. Bailey, j. W. Man
sur, j. r. Wellman, Jabez Fisher, T. r. Bou-
telle, T. X. Ware, II. L. Reed, Moses G. Lyon,
and John j. Piper.
Mr. A. P Kimball was appointed a special
officer, with instructions to prosecute all per-
sons violating any Of the provisions of law re-
lating to the manufacture and sale of spritu-
GUS and intoxicating liquors, and to enforce the
act for the suppression of certain common
nuisances
The amount raised for necessary town charg-
es was $4,000, to repair highways, townways,
and bridges, $4,000, for the High and Gram
mar Schools, So, $780, for the support of Com
mon Schools, $4,000.
The report OF the Town Auditor states that
the town property of Fitchburg amounts to
$76,751 49, and the liabilities to S43, 641 o.
The gain of assets over liabilities since last
year, is $5,119 46.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-04-15

MIR. Kennedy, of Roxbury, has discovered IN one
of common pasture weeds remedy that every
kind Of humor, from the worst Scrofula down to com
Two bottles warranted to nursing sore mouth
One to three bottles will the worst kind OF pmpes
the face.
Two or three bottles will clear the system of bes.
he stomach.
Three five bottles are warranted to cure the worst
kind OF Eryspelas
One bottles warranted to all humors in
the eyes.
Two bottles are warranted running of the ears
and blotches among the hair
Four to six bottles warranted to corrupt and
One bottle will cure scaly eruptions of the skin.
Two or three bottles are warranted to cure the worst
Two or three bottles are warranted to cure the most
Three four bottles are warranted to salt rheum
Five to eight bottles will the worst of scroula
One to three bottles are warranted to cure the worst
case of Dyspepsia. know from the experience OF thou
sands that il has caused by canksr in the stomach
one to two bottles are warranted to regulate costve
One to two bottles will regulate all arrangements of the
Kidneys.
One three bottles have the worst case of piles
relief is always experienced What mercy to get re-
Since its first discovery, have from time to time add.
ed various other herbs TO it, OF one them ppocrate
the Father Of Medcne says at is an herb Of Jupiter
at openeth distractions of the liver gall and spleen
II especial friend to the liver worth all other herbs
put together cooling it when too hot and warming it
1T createth appetite cureth all gone and sinking
feeling IN the pit OF the stomach, caseth all pains, and
1T cureh the Jaundice by opening the gall and restor
eth the native color Of the body.
ut expells all raw vscious, and Shiny humors out Of
the body; It cleaisch all inward ulcers and congeaed
by opening distractions of the spleen, it purgeth oil
burnt choler and melancholy vapors which risct TO the
head and brain causing distressing headache fearful fore
bodng Of trouble trembling Of the heart ianting and
Thc herb boiled in wine is particularly good TO revive
INC drqopng spirit q the aged and whoever has nger
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-04-15

SHOCKING SUICIDE.-Mr. VIM. S. Downs
of West Fitchburg, says the Reveille, commit
ted suicide on Wednesday last by thrusting a
butcher knife completely through his neck,
severing the jugular veins. He lived but
few minutes. Mr.. Downs was a respectable
farmer, in good circumstances, but had been
for some time partially deranged and Cypress
ed with fear that he should come to want
He had made several attempts to hang him
self, and was placed by his friends in the In
sane Asylum at Worcester, where he was so
much improved that his friends yielded to his
wish to return home, about three weeks since.
The act was committed in the presence of his
wife and family. He was about forty-seven
years of age.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-04-15

1NCENDIARIsM IN DUDLEY.-On the night
of the 18th inst an unsuccessful attempt was
made to burn the shoe shop of Messrs. Corbin
and Bruce situated in Dudley, just over the
river from Webster. The incendiary made
second attempt Wednesday night unfortunate
ly with entire success. The building and stock
valued at about $4,000 was a total loss. Insured
at the Peoples Mutual in this city. Suspicion
is not yet fully fixed upon the incendiary.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-04-15

When there cloudy day,
Don't from . Union Art Gallery stay away;
Nor be afraid of copious rain,
For Pictures are made there all the same:
Soye men, whom business doth engage.
And all who live in this progressive age,
Remember that art has advanced with rapid pace.
And Old Fogysm" to " Young America has given
place,
SPooNER 1t LINCOLN are in ways behind the times
So hurry to Union Art Gallery and bring the dimes;
Nor stay way in day of showers,
When you are blessed with leisure hours;
For then you so much time have gained.
And secured your Picture, although it raned
Remember the best place to have Likeness taken
Is at UNION ART GALLERY, " by SPOONER, IL LINCOLN
1871 Main Street, Worcester. Mass,
You will see the blazing you about pass.
mch3l dtt
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-04-15

WHITE SLAvEs.-The white slave woman,
Ellen, who had recently trip to New York to
buy herself and five children, passed through
Washington on the 7th Your correspondent
went down to fredericksburg, Virginia, last
week, with Mr.. Louis Clephane, to see to the
manumssion papers. They were all properly
made out before our eyes -Four of the chill
dren were still in the town, and we saw them.
The two little girls are white as any mans
children, and beautiful as white. The negro
trader who bought Ellen and her children from
her inhuman MASTER TO save her from South
ern market is one of Natures noblemen, and
has liberated dozen slaves, in the course of
as many years He was prepared to save FL
len, even if he had lost the money he paid for
her A STAKEHOLDER in the place also agreed
TO divide the sum with the trader, and send
the woman North in case money was not rails
ed in the free states to save her. Ellen's father
is one Of the first men in the place, and he
started off North to see to her welfare. BY
the late commercial panic his property was
entirely swept away, and he was therefore
unable to purchase his daughter Her hus-
band, and the father of her children, was
cashier of bank in this place, but deserted
her few years ago. Washington Conespon-
dent Ohio State Journal
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-04-15

HAIL WIscoNsIN.-We have already spoken
of the interesting character of the late election
of Judge of the Supreme Court of Wisconsin,
as being contested on the question of sustaining
the State rights against the usurpations of the
Supreme Court of the United States. The tri-
umph of the Republicans appears to be over
whelming and complete. The first telegraph
ic dispatches said the result was doubtful"
The next claimed five thousand majority for
the Republicans, but the returns come in bet
ter and better, and the prospect now is, that
our majority will be ten or twelve thousand, as
Is indicated by the fnllnuinor rot,,r,,.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-04-15

The WEATHER AND TRADE IN CALIFORNIA,
San Francisco, March 18.-The weather has
been very fine throughout the fortnight now
closing, yet we cannot report the transaction
of satisfactory trade. There have been too
many goods hourly expected to arrive. Money
has been more scarce, and in greater request,
and there has been lack of that incentive to
ALL but in our market, good country demand.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-04-15

The REASON OF THE HORRIBLE MURDER
AT LEE, ME.-BangOr, Monday, april II, 1859
Marshall Potter, who was arrested at St. Ste.
phens, charged with causing the death of his
mother, two brothers, and nephews, at Lee,
has been brought to Lee, and has confessed his
guilt. He says that he murdered them with
a single maui, and was induced to do so on
account of threat to turn him out of doors.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-04-15

ELECTION IN ALBANY.-The Republicans
have regained the ascendancy in Albany, after
hard fought contest The charter election
took place on Tuesday. The majority against
the pro-slavery, niger Democracy, is about
$50 The Republicans have elected six out of
ten Aldermen, and one independent Democrat
against the regular candidate They also
elected seven out of ten Supervisors, which
gives them a majority of the Board in the
County. The Republican papers are quite
jubilant ON the occasion, as the Democrats, for
some years past, have been able to carry every
thing with high hand, in the city, through
the divisions OF their opponents. The city is
largely Republican, whenever the opposition
force can be united and concentrated.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-04-15

SEVERE AccIDENT.-The Reveille learns
that Mr.. j. NJ Stewart, of East Princeton, was
severely burned, a few days ago, with melted
lead, over which he was at work, part of the
liquid metal being accidentally thrown against
the ceiling, and falling on his head, losing, by
this painful accident, the sight of one, if not
both of his eyes.