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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-06-19
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FAMILY
CATnARTIC PILLS

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Pure Vegetable Extracts, ard Iut uP fu
GLASS CASES, Air light, AID will Keep
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-06-19

"a A few days since an attorney presented
bill OF 50 90 for legal advice to humorous chap
The latter admitted the correctness of the BILL but
plead set-of. When asked what it was he said
the lawyer had given the advice while standing on
a vacant lot Of the client, and he charged 81 rs
for the use of the ground The lawyer left, re-
marking that Language wouldn't do the subject
justice"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-06-19
Madison Furnace,
LINCOLN COUNTY, N. G..

TIE IRON WORKS, miles East of Lincolnton and
10 miles South of Newton in operation, where
all kinds of Castings such machinery, cooking
&C. will be done with Dispatch by superior workmen,
at cheap rates possible When the Blast Furnace
is not in operation casting will be done with the cupo
will also have Hammered Iron made, and furn-
ish farmers and mechanics with anything needed in
that line. Also good Pig Iron for sale.
Old metal and Produce taken in exchange for work
or Iron. JONAS w. DERR.
Spring Hill Forge P. o., Lincoln county.
February H. 1860 4m-pd
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-06-19

F. SCARF & CO.. and E. NYE HUTCHINSON CO.
Charlotte, n. C.. April -, 1851.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1860-08-11
Wonders Of Callioruia-The Famous Black
Rock REGION.


The Mlrysvile Express thus describes
what one Il. c. Dale aud party state they
saw during a recent expedition TO the Black
Rock region:
They discovered a mountain between Mud
and Pyramid Lakes which resembled huge
mass OF petri6ed sponge. The stratum upon
which the mass rests is a kind of slate. II is
probable that IL Is lava thrown up at some
period far distant in the past. Near this
they discovered In another mountain vast
quarry Of beautiful marble; and in their ram
bes they one day saw in the distance large
mass of something that glittered aud shone
brilliantly. They approached it, and, upon
examination, they found it to be large bed
OF mica, presenting an extensive surface to
the rays Of the sun, which caused il 10 gilt
Ter, and thus attracted their attention. They
took small hatchet with them and split of
large slabs several feet square and very thin.
They also saw different kinds of petrihctions.
Weinquired particularly If they were favored
with sight Of the big petriied tree, but Mr..
D. said they did not come across it.
The Marysyille Appeal, commenting on this
story, remarks: The surface Of the level
country between the eastern base Of the
Sierra Nevada and the range Of hills lying
beyond, in which range are the rich silver
leads, is strewn for many miles with cobbles
and powders Of pummice, of dark umber
color, which might not insptly be described
as a petritied sponge. Most of these are
rounded by the action of water, and the level
surfaces where they lie are covered with
cobble stones and sand, as ii the waves of an
inland lake had been withdrawn but little
while. Some masses of this volcanic rock
that We saw, when in Washoe last year.
looked largo enough to be very heavy, yet
were so porous and light that they could be
stirred, if not rolled, by push from the foot.
Small pieces that we handled were filed in
all their spongy pores with sand. Several of
these we brought away as nementoes of the
rlmarkable region where they abound, and
which seems only half formed, or still in pro-
cess Of completion. Some day an inadequate
Utah, and the whole world can credit and
marvel at the wonders known ut present TO
only a. few, who can scarce win belief to
tier true narrAtion."
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1860-08-11
The Prince of Wales ut n Canadian Ball
His Rondnesa for Dancing.

A correspondent of the New York Evening
Post writes from Halifax, on the 3lst ult., as
follows;
The ball began about nine, and the Prince
arrived near ten. BE seemed to enjoy himself
very much, scarcely missing dance, till sup
per was announced at one o'clock, when the
anthem was played, and all followed the
Prince, with Countess Mulgrave on his arm,
o.the supper room. The heir-apparent took
his place in the center. Lieutenant-Gov
ernor Mulgrave, Earl of st. GERMANS, Duke
Of Newcastle, General Bruce, and Admiral
Milne were, with their wives, on each side of
him, and other dignitaries and invited guests
followed in regular succession. About one
thousand or eleven hundred persons were
present. Among the distinguished persons
were Major Tusdale, the famous defender of
Kars; General TrolIope, and Mr.. Pillsbury,
American Consul, whose daughter was one
Of the ladies who danced with the Prince,
who returned always after dancing to the
foot of raised platform, where the main
personages accom- psnying him were seated
The exterior Of the Province Building was
beautifully decorated either sido with q
large diamond of evergreens, in which was,
"Welcome 10 the Prince" in large letters !;
two wings have been built, one on each side,
Of about equal size, one serving as the ball
room and the other as the supper room; in
the main portion are the promenade, recep-
ton rooms, &c. On entering from the street
on the upper side, and descending flight of
stone steps, handsomely carpeted, Is first
fountain playing freely, encircled with ever
green's in wreaths, flowers, a crown, &c. On
the right is the ballroom, with canopy Of
white and red flags, and on the left the sup
per room, adorned with the flags of all nations.
The whole was elaborately and tastefully
fitted up. The Prince remained and kept up
dancing till nearly four A. NJ, when he With
drew amid voeiferous cheering and clapping
of hands, while the band played the national
anthem. The admiration for the future King
appears to increase. His bearing is agreeable
and easy, yet at the same time firm, and he
enters quite into the spirit of the dance; in
deed, be can not apparently keep still where
the music is. He remained and danced till
about three A. u. at the St. Johns New
ball
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1860-08-11
A Uibernian Jack sheppard Extrnordi-
nary Escape from Prison.


The following extraordinary and nearly
successful attempt, in Limorick, TO escape
from the comfy Jail, Of Pat Mannix, who
was sentenced to transportation for life at
the last Quarter Sessions, for being found in
n ladys bed-chamb Der, the occupant being
nsleep, was made some time ago. After
lookup, in the county Jail, the prisoner
commenced operation, first removing the
timber-work from under the window Of
his cell, which was three stories high, and
strongly barred. When be bad this effected
he placed his bed under the window to pre-.
vent the noise Of the falling stones from
being heard; he then commenced roofing
ont the stones from the wall with q small
nail, until he had nearly half tun OF stones
removed, leaving an aperture on the outside
of nearly half foot in hight and afoot and
a half in length. He then made ropes OF
his blanket, sheet quilt, and even his shirt,
ss be required two ropes--ooe 10 let himself
down from his cell, aud another for tie out
side wall. He then squeezed himself out
through the small aperture, swung down by
his rope, which he fastened tightly to the
bars of the window Of his cell. Then tying
his other rope and his boots around his body,
he climoed to the top of the yard wall, and
leaped from that TO the outer yard. Then
was the great difficulty Of the high outside
wall, but Mannix thought little about it. He
climbed TO the top of the wall of the female
prison, aDd taking with him spout which
ran from that TO another wall, he commenced
TO FIX the spout from the chimney of the fe-
mae prison 10 the top Of the outer wall
and Just as he was in the act Of crossing, he
slipped, and fell great hight to the ground
When he was able 10 get up be was obliged
10 go through the same labor again. until he
reached the same spot and was preparing to
cross when the alarm was given by another
OF the prisoners; the governor and the night
guards went in pursuit Of him, and before he
could reach the outer wall and let himself
down he was captured.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1860-08-11
Marshal Loubau aud his German Wife,
The Influence of Beauty on a Brute.


The following paragraph we extract from
q late letter of the Paris correspondent of the
Boston TrdUsIter. 1t shows the influence o
beautiful woman will have even upon the
conduct Of Il brute;
Il gave you brief sketch of Marshal Lou
oaus wife when | announced her death.
should have told you III only by way Of en-
couragement to any girls you know who
draw in that lottery called marriage, one OF
> those blanks called aetipe brutes--a passive
brute ia prlze,) how abe tanned her husband
He was an actiUe -; and though his name
was sheep, he was never sheepish, except when
common decency and politeness were ex.
pected Lady Blessington mentions, in one
or her letters what an insolent, ill-natured
note she received from him In consequence Of
refusing 10 take house which she had twice
examined. His vocabulary wouldn't have
been deemed effemnate by 6ilingsgate
queen. His wife by dint OF tears, poutinR
ned all the other arms in the feminine arsenal,
sncceeded in tanning him so much that on
one occ lsion when a mob assembled in the
Place Vendome, instead Of moving them
down with grape and canister, he drenched
them with water till they took to their heels.
She was German woman of family; Napo.
leon made her marry this wolf Ia sheep ps
clothing for that daring follow wasn't like
Lord Chesterfield, who being called upon by
his brother for advice Ia relation to con-
tenplated marriage replied; ! must freely
tell yon, that in matters of religion and matri-
rnony never give any advice; because will
not have any bodys Gorments 10 this world
or the next laid to NV char0e'n r
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1860-08-11
TIM. DAILY PRESS.
e--7r---=-
AUGUST II
IFrm the Lo1syiIs Ky Demo rat.
A PASTORAL PICTURE OF TIE PAST.



wh.rn the mesdows white With biosomp,
slimm rid meath the April silica,
A..d th- tcmid vinl u budded, .--
Whers the laushinR stream went leapins
Dnwu am eng the NOES Rruwn rocksi
Th 70 VS. spent life's su eeteet hours,
Yes. and1, attending hooks.
While the asecy Spid, were sporting
In the meadow. wild and free,
Meath a shady ( rest tree.
Oh the rleAsant old rumRncoH
OF pond Knights and ladies falr,
AID the Awset and tender verses,
We haH read together thsrOi
Oh. the slendld brisht dAy.drsomlnE
rs me castle Ger the sea,
Whore III frstal board uas alwaIs
Gay with mdnign reyelry,
Uaihed TO- costly lace and velvet,
Crowned with gems AID diamonds rare
Thus We dreamed that we " uld somehms
uJlc cur plineely revels there.
Whom the ldsn snn w.s kIssina
EtOry hill top crimson red,
Aud the snow drups and the violets,
nfUoped up ~ th.ir graasy bed
Then we blew the horn, To gather
Al our wandering littip fold;
land In hand we started h0msward,
Ger the purple twilight void.
Oh. thoss golden days have vanished,
= Like the pearly twilight dew
Ltge tbs mist Of early mprning,
Meath the sunny ~ lee Of blue.
Years have rolled between our pathways;
Each has gone a separate way;
y q ar iuad my heart are twining
Flowers, that bl ssumed in LIES May.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1860-08-11
Rxsitlss Asvcnturo : Bear HuntIns in

f.er .t. tr .. India. ...-rt an
There was An open green space where the
water loSded In the rains, and clear on the
Jungle. AT the farther end stood the boar.
Directly he saw me; putting his head down
little to take aim, ho came straight at me,
increasing his pace from trot to the charge.
When about fifteen yards of he received the
first bullet Of my rife in bis neck. Taking
not the least notice of it, he came on, and the
second barrel, fred at him about hve yards,
broke bis left jaw-bone at tho tusk. For
tunately, brought my rife down to the
charge and striking it with his head, the
boar sent me over on my back. While run
ming over me he made glance and wounded
me in the left arm. Had not put down my
riAe-barrel at the moment, most probably
bis tusk would have been buried in my body,
and this interesting tale never appeared be-
fore the public. AS it was, had two shoot
Ing jackets on, being very cold morning;
and suffered more from the jar on my
shoulders than from the wound. As lay,
seized the end of my rifle-bsrrel, determining
to sell my life as dear as possible. To my
delight must say, l saw the boar knock
over the man who was running down with my
big spear. he did not turn on either Of US;
for the boar is . noble foe, rarely turning,
to mutilate fallen enemy. The dogs imme-
diately tackled him, and permitted me,
though breathless, to get.up.
The spear-carrier looked covered with
blood, enveloped "a he was in large, white
sheet--the usual protection Of native
against the cold of the morning. Ny first
impression was that the man was ruortally
wounded but soon discovered to my delight
that the blood on the cloth was that of the
boar. The man valiantly affirmed that he
had speared him, but the mud on the broad
blade denoted what an ignominious sheath it
had found. The ri1e-stock was cracked, and
the pin that fsstens the barrel into the stock
much bent. Having put this to rights,
loaded and proceeded in the direction the
boar had gone, heard pistol shot, and the
rush Of retreating horse. This was the
duffadar, who had discharged bis weapon, at
that distance, of course without any damage
to either party. walked caustiously to
about fifteen yards, when the boar again be-
gan cleaning at me with his very wicked
| eye. A dogs head was very near the line OF
| FIRE, but determined TO take the initiative
this time, shot the beast through the eye to
the brain. Over he rolled, the biggest boar /
have ever killed; hight, thirty-nine inches;
length not including the tail, about FIVE feet;
tusks, nine inches. A pair of plow-bullocks
were caught, and the boar, placed on q sledge
formed Of three or four branches, was, with
difficulty, dragged by them TO the camp
Wild Sports of India
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1860-08-11
Characteristic Anecdote of the Poet Pope
Toaat.warer Mistaken for AmontiIIado.


Pope, on one occasion, experienced very
ludicrous disappointment at Mr.. Shees table,
In Cavendish-square. The port and claret
were making their accustomed rounds dur
ing the dessert-probably at an exemplary
pace. Mr.. Shee, although little short of tee
totaler himself retained something Of q
Hibernian prejudice in favor of brisk circu-
lation Of the bottle, after the departure of the
ladies. So far all was well; but at each sue
cessive circuit of the ambulatory Coasters"
Pope's observant eye detected the suspicious
fact that his host though prompt to expedite
their rotary progress, never had recourse TO
their contents, but occasionally, and, as II
seemed, rather surreptitiously, helped him
self from small, unobtrusive decanter that
remained stationary at his right hand, and
through the clear crystal of which shone a
bright amber-colored liquid, suggestive Of
the purest Amontillado vintage.
EsaaB TO defeat and expose so inhospitable
| q 10 pDly, Pope suddenly apostrophzed
his most in loud and jeering tones. 'Come,
como, my good friend, perceive that you
are nursing something good there for your
own private drinking. That decanter has
never left your side. But it won't dol I'll
trouble you for glass" "0h willingly
answered his Amphitryon in apparent con-
fusion. ~ was just about to ask your opip-
ion Of it." And, suiting the action to the
word, he poured out bumper into the glass
which Pope's eager hand extended for the
purpose.
The triumphant coanoisseur raised the
sparkling goblet to the light, and then
| drained the contents at single draught
But no sooner had he done so than loud
exclamation of horror and dismay burs
from his lips, while his face wore an ex'
preston of the deepest disgust. by Jove,
exclaimed he, sputtering in his finger glass
"its-it's-nothing but" Toast anC
erage to which Bailie restricts me. But I'm
afraid it's not much in your line" A gen
sral burst of laughter from the rest of th,
company completed the modification of tn,
| diacomhtted gourmet
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1860-08-11
LITTLE MIAMI
AND
COLUMBUS AND XENIA
AND
CINCINNATI, HAMILTON &DAYTON
RAILROADS! !

I'm AND .AFTER 1IONDAY, JUNE II,
Y is6C Trains yill dsPart O. fonSEs Snuin Ham.
nten no "a and al Dayton bspoteFar Hamilton. RicRhond,
irsiss9sIoi LoEaRlBTst Psy.TPP, nc Little Miami
Depot, and from Oincinpad, Hamilton and DAYTON
via oOpTHus and Csyesnd ", gs
steSSenviils and Pittsbnrs; Via Columbus. Isiair
and Benwood; and via Columbus, Belsir and Pitts
0gTS S'G e. for NJ sprERsiffR iRs gefToES o.p
Hamilton and Dayton Depot Also connects at bay:
Dayton and Michigan Road for Troy, Piaua, Sidney,
Lima, Fort Wayne and Chicago. Also for Toledo,
8 A. M.-From Cincinnati, Hamilton and Day.
ton Depot-Accommodation for Hamilton and WAY
'iSV 10 x. Nj. RXPR Ess"FrO% Little Miami De.
pot-Connects VIA Columbus and Belair and Ben
Columbus, orestljne and Pittsburs, and via Column
y 2,sS 40 Fei r. NJ. ExPREss-From Cincinnati,
fsid, 6rbans, ma Beil.fontaIne % and Rsnton; also a
% Rish%onS. indiapspols, VS and al points Vest W
SIS0 r MFr9% StpSinnsSsim IN HS%is9n wn Il Snd
a p. M.sFrOm Little Siismi Dspos-Aeoommo.
dstion for Columbus, stopping at all Way Stations
''sI p. p M.@From Little Miami -pepot-AooOmmO.
S5 NJ xfns ;soREss q %a' Ham
ilton and Dayton Depot-Eor Troy, Piqua, Sidney
Hamilton IOr KieS%S1a, LOgsnsDqT, &S ,,,,m, M
pot1connects Via Columbus, stelbenyiiie and Pitts
| burg; via Columbus Crestlne and Pittsburg; vie
Columbus and Cleveland; via Columbug, Belair and
Bepwood; and via Columbus, Belair and PittsbuTg
sLEEPING-CARs ON THIS TRAIN.
For all information and Through Tickets please
apply at the Offices, southeast corner Of Front and
broadway west side Of Vine-street, between tb.
Postofhoe and the Burnet House No. BurnO
House No. 8 East Third-street sixth.street Do
pot, and at the East Front-street Depot.
Trains run by Columbus time, which Is seven min
u''' 'a''iP 'psh w. hsfEApER asSeral rcko. As.u.
Qmnipuses call for passengers by leaving direction
/ et the Ticket Offices. apo
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1860-08-11

AN ANoIEST NEW JERsEY NHGRo --Cesar
Soults, an ancient negro slave, living In Wall.
pack, is perhaps the Oldest man in Northern
jersey, being lot years of age--so he says,
aud his memory Of events long bygone con.
firms his statement, he was purchased a
great many years ago by an old resident Of
Esopus, N. Y. Caesar was twenty three years
old when American Independence was de-
clared, and distinctly remembers that event
He discourses fuently and relates many 10.
cdents connected with the Revolution, His
conversation 10 quite entertaining, and de-
notes remarkable intelligence for one so old,
he says that the Dewitts offered him his free
dom, but he preferred to remain on the farm
and end bis days on the banks of the Dela-
ware. IN Wnl3ick The Dewitt estate pays
co.oreI laui IA the neigbborhood $lOG
per annum for kee ng the old man comfoft-
able--to bs continued tor life. a
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1860-08-11

FEAR oy ASTEr MoRrsE BuRIAI.--It was
the last request before the death Of gentle
man Of Blston. recently deceased, that his
rem iins should be examined daily for pe-
z riod OF ten days, 10 order 70 MAKE sure of the
fact that life had really departed, be having
afeas Of seing buried alive.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1860-08-11

PRoPosEp ExPEpirIoE TO AFRIcA.--A letter
from Gotba states that IL was decided two
days back. at the Duke Of SAKE Coburg's, 70
send an expedition 70 Africa TO ascertain with
Baron Steu.lln Of Wurtemberg, viii under
like the vUya7e. szre1hnrll &c
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1860-08-11

THEOU0H WITHOUT TUHAN6B UFU1EH
TTMO RAILY TRAINS FOE WIN.
u 9ENNEsS Cairo and 81. Louis at 4sSo A. M.
Thres daily tTsins for Louisville st 4,9b A. NJ.
~yinosnnss Aucommodsti leaves at 9P.M.
One train for Evansville NJ 4s1n A. N,
Tho trains connect At St. Louis for all points II
kuk; at b. Lonih and Cairo for Memphis, Vicksburs
Natchez and New Orleans.
One through train on SundAy at 5i35 +. M.
Returning, fast line leave1 East St. Louis Sunday
excepted, at A. NJ, arriving at Cincinnati si
Erprsss train leayss st Louis daily at S,2O P. M.
Tof throuSh ackets to ali points West and south
please appy at the ofoes Walnqt-street HOUSE, be-
corner once; North west corner front and Broad,
way Spencer Rouse once, and at the Depot, oornei
From "and mill-streeta 0mnibuaes call Tor Ressen.
gers. I... E. FLINT,
apis r.aa .H..s Vice President
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1860-08-11

CathArins v. RiggIes, pupil 10 one Of the
public schools In Washington, D. O., who re-
Gently took premium for pnncinality, is
said to have not missed day from hsr school
Tor nine years.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1860-08-11
MIsOnLLANToUs.
SRALpIse.s PssFAsaO sLOhl

~ =
SPALDIEe'B PHnfARaD aLOAi
sPALDNs's PR EPARRD aLUn
sPALDrrG's PK KarARED eLUr
sr SAVE THE RlBCRsi ot
RcoNOmYf h8sr9' DrsPAvUni
-. "a stissh 10 rs~s ssv.. Nl.s''wa
Az socidsnt. viii hsypsn, even IN vsll-rsEuiasst
hilies 10 s vsFy desirable 70 hsve soms cheap sna
convenient way for rsDsirins Furnit.e, royA oss''
srY, 40. u -, Ll.LL
sPALDIHo'B PRnPARBD GLUE
Meets all suoh smsrssnoiss, and no heunshoid sNn
AFFORD 20 be without Il. Il is avAys rssdy aAd ~ ts
the stickng point. There h ne ionssr nsos-iy To-
lin ping Airs splntsred vsnssrs, hsadio9 dolls and
broken cradles. M Just The article for cone, shsn
aud other ornamental work, % poDslAF With lAAiss
Vt refinement and taste. -....
This AdnnirAbls preparation d ussS cold, bsins
chemically held in solution, and pos,ossinG all the
valuable quaitiss Of ths bcst uAbinst naksrS gius
Il may be used in the plaos o. srdinarJ nueiiasN
being vastly more adhesive I ....
"UsEEuL IN BvHBY HOUSE"
N. B.-A Brush sOoO@paaiss sssh bottls. Price
% cents. - ....
WhoIesaI. Dspvs, Ne. 40 Cedas-strost. Y
Addrvss HENRY O. .sPALDINo q co.,
Bee Ne. S,eeo New Terh.
Fu, up for Deaisrs IN oss.s containing tsuT eight
and twelve dosen-A beautiful LitheszNpA shov-oaTd
accompanying each DaokAeN.
81 A single package Of BPALDINop PRE-
PARED GLUE will sAvo ten times its cost annually
10 ovory household - --r" 49,
Bold BY all prominent stssionerp, pruGEisss Hard
ware and Furniture Dealers, Grocsrs and TaneJ
stores, .r ..a. fHH-. .r.. ..'-a...
Country Merchants shoald make nots Of BPALD-
NOS PREPARED GLUE, when nskins up thstr
liss. IL viii stand any climate.