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Der Lecha Caunty patriot. [volume] (Allentaun, Pa.) 1859-1872, 1859-04-20
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Der Lecha Caunty patriot. [volume] (Allentaun, Pa.) 1859-1872, 1859-04-20
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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-01-18
Jan. /, 1859.
Valuable Property for sale.

Negroes, Lands, Turpentine Distalery, Stock
Farming implements, DC, dc.
On Thursday the 18th day of January, 1852 the SUBJ
scrber will offer at public SALE ut his residence in
Baden county, about three miles from Beattys Bridge
the following valuable property, to-wit:
Twenty-eight likely Negroes, consisting of men,
and children The negroes will be sold in one
lot or in families may be desired.
Also, at the time and place, valuable tract of
farming and turpentine land containing about thirty
five hundred acres, lying Immediately the waters Of
Black River, and having convenient outlet TO market
by Steamboat navigation. The improvements the
above land consist of comfortable Dwelling House.
with good Negro houses Stables, and all other
sary out-buildingS with excellent water the prem-
The location is of the most healthy in the
State.
Also, No. l Turpcntine Still, with capacity of
twenty-five barrels .
Also, the whole stock of Horses Cattle, Hogs, Corn,
Fodder, Peas, Farming Implements Furniture, ETC., etc.
Terms, which will be accommodating, made known
at sale. a. n. MCDONALD.
Dec. %, 1858. 4l-3t
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-01-18

J. EMMETT ScRuGGs' CHARGE TO HIS KNOW
NOTHING LEG1oNs-The following spicy gem
from the last "Warrenton Wing" rather goes
wrinkle or two ahead of Bruce address IL
anticipates great local excitement In Richmond
next month: :
estate CONFERENCE.-The body promises to
be one of the most numerous and talented
assemblages that ever organized in Richmond
Petersburg, or anywhere else. Messrs Bolts, n H.
Scott, Preston, Stuart, Summers, Seymour RlVes'
Flournoy and Boteler, will attend; and with such
an array of talent, what Wing or American IN the
State would not spend fifty to go to Richmond to
hear them2 Awake, arise Wings of Virginia,
''shake off the dew drops that glitter ON your
garments and march to victory" These were the
thrilling words of the immortal Harry, when the
Wing banner waved in the glorious breeze Adopt
it as your battle cry, march upon the foe, "break
through the thick array his thronged legions and
charge home upon him"
After pcnning the above, the Colonel, could
not 'do" bit political editorial for that issue
of the paIer-perchance he felt that sufficient
for the day." &c. Pitch in We pretty darlings, and
go it like rochester,
Mid pompous windbags tow'ring trot,
With K. n, Bolts, and old line Scott;
Enjoy, by turns this ever tuneful choir
One plays the brass, and one the golden Tyre.
Richmond Enquirer.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-01-18
CURIOUS LETTER FROM A SUICIDE.

CURIOUS LETTER. F'hOm a SUlC4DE
Hon. John A. Tucker who committed suicide
few weeks ago in Georgia, left behind him the
following letter addressed 'to p. III. Colquitt,
Editor Columbus Times"
DAWSON, GA, Thursday, December 16.
am about to do thing which have had in
contemplation since lS4S-viz to rid the world
of me, and myself of an existence useless to me
and derogatory to others. And Mr. Editor, how
dare you or any of your readers say, it is weak,
or wrong, unmanly to perform the act that L
am to perform. Life is burden to me-has been
for years. l am driven on by destiny have no
power to control Don't say to me, ait is your
f,ult-you could act differently" 1t is untrue
always wished to act differently have prayed
to act differently-I have prayed to God to help
me to act differently. He knows my wish and pur-
pose was to be good man. This [ have prayed
for from boyhood; and yet | have not been good
man. ''There is a divinity that shapes our ends"
There is power that drives us on like feather
before the wind, and we have little power to
direct our course as the feather in the gale.
Now, with all my sins, follies and vices clinging
to my skirts, I am going, unbdden, into the
presence of my God, to ask him why 1 am not
the man | always desired to be; to ask what
punishment | am to receive for knowing my
duty desiring to perform it, and yet not having
the nerve to do it. Don't say | am drunk either,
for it is not tell you Peyton Colqutt, that [
am doing this upon reflection lay all night think
ing of it, / have looked at all the for and
against it. In respects | have been asuccess-
full man. AS certain as the world stands, [ would
beat the for Judge by more than the Demo-
cratic majority. That is not the thing with me.
[ would not live to be President Of the United
States unless could be the [ wish to be.
From a boy, [ wished to be great and good man
"a exertng great salutary moral influence
mankind. But as it is, [ shedding death,
shade and mildew from the high places i'll the
land.
l would have waited till I got home, but [
know it would not do. | would then never have
discharged the duty [ owe to myself and mankind.
/ could not part with my wife and little ones.
Several times in the last few years have prepared
myself for this event at home, when my wife knew
nothing of it But to look at the children and
hear them say "Pa, or to look at smiling affec-
tionate wife, that anticipated my wishes-that for
gave thousand foles-that never did unkind
act did not have the courage to proceed. But
believing as [ do, that my departure from this life
will bereft my family, we'll as others, [
going to die here to-day. I have plenty of friends
who will be sorry for this but to all of them say,
John \. Tucker never professcd friendship to
any one, that he deserted in the hour of trial My
wife and my little | commend to your care.
TUCKER.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-01-18
LATER FROM EUROPE.

New YORK, Jan. 9.-The steamship Africa,
from Liverpool has arrived, with dates to the 18th
of December.
The latest news from China and India is unin-
portant
The ship Isaac Wright was burnt in the Mer-
sey. She had three hundred passengers on board
bound to New York; all of them were rescued.
The burning of the Isaac Wright occurred at
night, while the vessel was at anchor. Great con-
sternation ensued, but casualty resulted. The
vessel was scuttled and ran aground. Her cargo
was composed of fine goods and iron
The steamship Indian Empire, of the Galway
line, has been condemned and ordered to be sold.
The Presidents Message still occupies the at
tenton of the London "Times."
Some threatened rioting had occurred among the
military and militia at WoOlwch.
The result of Montalembert's trial in France is
considered a triumph over the Government, as the
mild sentence annuls the law of exile under the
law of suspicion.
Hong-Kong dates to the 18th November state
that business is checked by the high prices of tea.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-01-18
THE GREAT SOUTHERN ROUTE.

The great route from the North through this
city and Danville, to the South, must become the
most popular thoroushfare for through travel be-
tween the North and South. 1t passes through
the beautiful and salubrious champagne country.
which lies between the head of tide water and
the Mountains-is free from swamps, malaria, and
dreary pine barrens which intest the coast ine and
from deep cuts, short curves, tunnels and hume
rOus bridges which lengthen, retard and increase
the risk the transmontane and piedmont lines
further West
Atlanta is assumed to be the great point Of Rail-
road connection in the Southwest We announ-
ced few days since that the South Carolina Legs-
ature had chartered company to build railroad
from Columbia to Hamburg, distance of fifty
miles. This will diminish the gap between Co.
lumbia and Atlanta and greatly facilitate our con-
nection with the Georgia system of raiiroads.--
But, yet shorter line is chartered. An air line
road from Atlenta, Ga, to Anderson Court House,
s. c., is authorized, and the company is organized,
and recent meeting determined to go on with
the enterprise at an carl day. They also deter
mined to confer with the South Carolina air line
Railroad Company, in order to cooperate in their
labors. BY this road to Anderson Court House,
the Greenville road to Newberry, and thence by
another chartered road to Chester and thence by
the Charlotte and South Carolina Railroad to
Charlotte, We have nearly direct line. This will
be the most direct line that is yet proposed from
Atlanta to the North and the route will be in all
other respects the most agreeable.
There is yet another route that must add i'm
mensey to the travel aud the business of this line
This route is Tie North Carolina road chartered to
diverge from the North Carolina Central either at
or about Salisbury, ana pass west south westward
ly toward Chattanooga, where it will connect with
the roads terminating there.
Without this last, however, the roads authorized
in South Carolina, Will, with the gap between
Danyille and Greensborough, n. c., filed up,
make the shortest line for through Southern trav-
ell That this gap will be filed up and the South
Carolina and Georgia air line Roads already
thorized to be built, we have not doubt. North
Carolina may refuse her consent for time; but
she will ultimately yield to the dictates Of sound
policy and the demands Of public convenience
This measure will lie necessary for the retention
of the through travel upon her roads. She has
lost largely already. The Virginia and Tennessee
Roads have diverted an immense travel from her
Wilmington route, and no one thinks of the crook
cd route by Raleigh.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-01-18

SHOOTING AFFAIR IN CHEsTER.-Our readers
have doubtless heard of the shooting affair, in
Chester, on the 9th ultimo, III which Mr. r. Nor
rison severely wounded by a man named
Hodges. The erpctrator of this wanton act, with
his accomplish Howerton made their escape but
have been arrested and lodged in Jail in Asheville,
n. c., to await rcqu;sition from our Governor.
Mr. Morrison's escape from death is almost mi
raculous. The Lall took effect in the abdomen,
passed directly through the bowels and lodged
nnder the skin of the back near the ack-bone-
The Standard says that he removed to his resi-
dence, but there not so much as glimmcring
Of hope that he would ever We are much
gratifed, however, to state that he has passed
safely by the very jaws of DEATH and, to the won
der and anazement Of even the most sanguine, is
rapidly getting well, although it does seem that
the chances must have been thousand against
him to one in his favor. Such wonderful case
almost exceeds credulity. "-Yorkci2le ENQUIRER
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-01-18
MOLASSES STATEMENTS.

We copy the following from long and interest
ing article, entitled "Rambles in Surnam -
eve went to the boiling house, and saw the
molsses dipped out Of the cstern and put into bar
rels The molasses that runs from the sugar bar
rels is conducted by gutter into the cistern,
which swarms with reaches and rats, many Of
which are found dead in the molasses, by which
they preserved from putrcfaction. [ could not
help thinking that this country would be an elys-
for Cinnamon for they might feast here on their
tavorite dish, (rats) abundanty and molasscs cur
ed rats into the bargain. | do not know if the
molasscs which is imported into this country is
used for any thing else besides distillng rum 1t
is certainly not fit for table use for besides the
above mentioned denominations it is handled by
negroes in such filthy manner, that the descrip-
ton of it will disgust every body with the same
The molasses is dipped out of the cstern with
large copper spoons, but when the majority is re-
moved, these spoons cannot be employed any more,
account Of the quantity of sugar which has set
tied at or near the bottom imparting great tough
ness to the molasses. Some negroes have to set
down in it, dipping out with large gourds, and it
reaches often over their knees Cleanliness is to
observed with jiggers and other sores. flour dell
cate ladies and gentlemen had an idea Of the man
ner in which our imported ncites handled,
they would surely abstain from the use Of them.
| once dog fall into copper in which the
cane juice was boiling intensely; he was nearly
done when the negroes succeeded in getting him
out. 1t happens sometimes, that the negro who
sits on the work into which the coppers are
imbedded, slips into the foaming syrup while doz-
ing, and is boiled to death instantly. In neither
case is the syrup thrown away, for it will grlnu-
late all the same and nobody is the wiser for it.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-01-18

Dr. j. HosTETTER's DITTERS meet with great favor
remedies for disease of the Stomach, and all other
diseases arising from dsordered digestive SYSTEM and
its component parts being entirely vegetable, it is
lie, while its pleasant effect the system renders it
vastly popular with those who it. Mr. Hos:etter's
reputation is widespread and the with which he
prepares his medicine it always safe and rea-
bic. The Bitters most agreeable in flavor, and
it contains nothing that impair the health but,
the contrary contribute to its preservation this pre-
nd truly valuable article for of the above diseases
and sincerely that readers may its
cellence. Sold by Druggist everywhere. and by
f. NIE HUTCHINSON & CO, Charlotte, n. c.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-01-18

A New TERRITORY-Colfax' bill for the or
ganization of the Territory of recently dscov-
cred Gold Regions of Pixies Peak, Cherry Greek,
etc, extending from the parallel Of longitude l03
deg, to the crest of the Rocky Mountains, being
four to FIVE degrees in width; and from the 37th to
the 42d parallel of latitude, including parts Of the
Territories Of Kansas, Nebraska, Utah and New
Mexico-the larger part OF which lies in the pre-
sent limits
The new Territory will embrace within its Dor
ders not only the gold dggngs, but also the famous
Three Peaks, the head waters of both forks Of the
Rivers Platte, Arkansas and Rio Grande. It's
boundary lines will be guarded by Bent's Fort in
its South East corner Fort Massachusetts, near its
Southern boundary-and Fort Laramie just be-
yond its Northern line. St. Vrain's Fort will be
near its centre.
Bredger's Pass, which shortens the road to Cali
forna over 100 miles, is in the Northern part and
the Coochatope Pass in the Southern part of. the
new Territory. Colona is the name favored by the
settlers there nearly two thousand of whom are
NOW located at or near the gold region. Colfax
expressed the opinion that by next summer there
Will be at least 10000 persons in Colona, and,
it is important that they should have distinct
Territorial Government, he has prepared bill for
that purpose.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-01-18
CAPT REID AND THE AMERICAN FLAG.-It

CAPT REID AND THE AMERICAN FLAG.-It
gives us pleasure to notice that among the
proceedings of the House on Thursday last the
Hon. John Cochrane, of New York, introduced a
joint resolution giving vote of thanks to Capt.
Samuel c. Reid, the hero of the battle of Fayal,
in the gallant fight which he made in command of
the private armed brig General Armstrong; in 1914,
for having made and designed the present flag of
the United States. The design of Capt. Reid
adopted in committee and the bill passed
Congress on the 18th of April, 1918. The new
flag, as designed by Capt. Reid, made at his
house, in New York, by his wife and number of
young ladies, and was first hosted over the hall of
the House of Representatives on the 18th of April,
1SlS.-Nuttoaul IutcUi1cncer
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-01-18

WEBsrER's CoURT1NG.-Danicl Webster mar
ried the woman he loved, and the twenty years
which he lived with her brought him to the
meridian of his greatness. An anecdote is current
on this subject, which is not recorded in the books.
Mr. Webster was becoming intimate with Miss
Grace Fletcher when skcin of silk, which he
held for her to wind, was getting into knot,
Mr. Webster assisted in unravelling the snarl-
then looking up to Miss Grace, he said, ave have
united knot, don't you think we could tie one ?"
Grace was little embarrassed, said not word,
but in the course Of few minutes she tied knot
in piece of tape and handed it to Mr. W. This
peace of tape the thread of his domestic joys,
found after the death of Mr. Webster preserved as
one of his most precious relics.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-01-18

PROF. WOODS HAIR REsToRATINE.--This Restorative
for making the hair grow, stopping its falling out, and
restoring gray its original color, is becoming cele-
DRAFTED, All the quack nostrums giving way before
it. Three-fourhs of the mixtures restoring and
beautifying the hair, do it injury than good.
They burn up-destroys the life of its roots-make the
hair fall off, and produce premature badness. But,
Prof Woods Restorative be relied upon contain
ing nothing which can in any manner be injurious to
the hair We advise gray heads, and heads getting
bald. to get bottle and try it.-Ne0 York Democrat
For sale by +. NYE HUTCHINSON co.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-01-18

MELANCHOLY AccIDENT.-On the morning of
the 18th ultimo, Christmas day a most melancholy
accident occurred in this place. Mr. Merrill Utley,
for the purpose Of amusing his boys, bored large
auger hole in log in his yard, and after charging
it with powder drove i'll plug, leaving a small hole
for printing; and without calculating the conse-
quences put fire to it while standing nearly over it.
The log was split, one part Knocking down fence
near by, and the other part striking him on the
temple made large hole in his head. Though
apparently lifeess at first, he fingered in dying
state for three four hours when he breathed his
last BY this sudden bereavement large family has
been left in most distressing condition. A wife
rendered almost helpess and hopeless by the ravages
of cancer, with several small children around her
and sister, cripple by the effects of rheuma-
tism, who was dependent upon him and the scanty
avails of her needle for support. The distressed
situation of the family awakened the sympathics of
our citizens, and subscription was made up
sufficient to relieve their present necessities; but
the loss of the head of the family will rest heavily
upon them -IH1LsborO' Recorder
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-01-18
VALUABLE PROPERTY
EOR NALE

On Tuesday the 25th of January, instant it being
Tuesday of Court week, will sell the premises the
HOUSE and LOT lately Occupedby Maj. J. A. Huggins
in Charlotte, situated Tryon street, two squares
from the centre of the Town This property is in one
of the best neighborhoodS in the village having Well
of excellent water upon it, and the Dwelling and other
buildings commodious and in first rate repair.
At the same time | will sell number of excellent
Feather Beds and Mattresses, and valuable Household
and Kitchen Furniture.
JNO. A. YOUNG, Trustee
Jan, !, 1859. 42-4t
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-01-18

A VALUABLE Notwithstanding the present week, no
less than six of our friends who have been induced
Prof De Craths Electric Oil for rhumatism in
sequence of having this preparation advertised in
columns have called upon the result of
their experiments. These persons that their
rheumatic pains have been entirely cured by few APP
plications of De Graths Electric OIL" and they re-
commend its all who afflicted with any the
diseases which it is designed cureIror Adretiser
For sale by E. NYE HUTCHINSON co.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-01-18

CoRREoT srEAKINd-We advise all young
language both in speaking and writing, and sTt ~
abandon, as early possible, any use Of slano
words and phrases The longer they live, the ,nors
difficult the acquisition of such language will hs
and if the golden age of youth, the proper season
for the acquisition of language, be passed in it,
abuse, the unfortunate victim of neglected educ.
ton is very probably doomed to talk slang for life
Money is not necessary to procure this education
Every man has it in his power. He has merely to
use the language which he reads, instead of the
slang he hears-to form his taste from the best
speakers and poets of the country-to treasure IN
choice phrases in his memory, and to habtuste
himself to their use-avoiding at the same time
that pedantic precision which shows rather the
weakness of vain ambition than the polish of an
educated mind-XOme Journal
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-01-18
effective snecch AGAINST the bill.

effective speech against the bill
Mr. Green, of Franklin, followed on the same
side in very clever Speech going over the entire
ground and made most convincing statement,
that there was contract understood relative to the
Danville connection. Mr. Green was eompimented
at the cose of his speech by several persons in the
lobby.
Mr. Settle rose to reply, but on motion of MIR
Dortch the committee rose; the chairman reported
progress, and obtained leave to sit again on We'd
nesday.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-01-18

A nat onal convention of blacklegs assembled
in Chicago last week. delegations being present
from nearly every State in the Union. They are
splcndidy dressed set Of men, and wear jewelry in
great protusion. The revision of Hoyle, and the
codfcation of the laws poker, &C., objects of
the convention. What next?
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-01-18

gGy~ Tom strikes Dick over the shoulder with a
rattan as big as your little finger. a lawyer, in
his indictment, would tell you the story follows:
"And that whereas the said Thomas, at said
place, on the year and day aforesaid, in and upon
the body Of the said Richard against the people
of the State of New York, and their dignity, did
make most violent assault, and inflicted great
many and divers blows, kicks, cuffs, thumps, con-
tusons, gashes, hurts, wounds, damages, and in
juries in and upon the head, neck, breast stomach
hips, knees, shins, and heels of said Richard, with
divers sticks, canes, poles, clubs, logs of wood,
stones, daggers, drks swords, pistols, cutlasses,
tludgcons, bunderbuscs, and boarding pixies, then
and there held in the hands, fists, claws, and
clutches of him, the said Thomas"