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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-10-23
Implements of all kinds.

Cutters, Corn Shelters. Plows, Hoes, Shorels
Spades Forks, Axes Picks Mattocks, Grubbing Hoes
Trace Chains, Wagon Chains, Log Chains, Pruning
aud Hedge Shears, Pruning and budding Knives, gar
den Hoes and Rakes with handles Grain Cradles grain
grass aud brier Scythes, Bush Hooks, Wagon boxes;
Hollow such pots and lids skiilits, spl
ders, stcw-s and kettles CauldrOns from 30 to l2O
gallons each Iron and brass Preserving Kettles, Sheep
Shears &c, at TAYLoR'S Hardware Depot, opposite
the Mansion House. -.-t
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-10-23
OFFICE VII. CHAR. Il RurHERFoRD R. R..

" wilmington, n Q, Sept 70, IoOU
PROPOSALS will be received the Office of the
Chief Engineer Of this Company until the 28h day OF
October next ior the Graduation Masonry and Brdg-
ing of the Road (now unet) from Rockingham, in the
county of Richmond, to the town of Charlotte.
Bidders will clearly and freely their terms, and
the shortest time within which they will finish the work
satisfactorily to the Company.
They may also bid for furnishing the Stills and lay
ing the Track complete.
The Proiiles, Amount and Plans of the work be
at the office of the Chief Engineer, and after
the 8th day of October. II. W. GClON,
32-4t PrcS't W, c. Il r. r. Road.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-10-23

WILMINGToN, CHARLOTTE AND RUTHERFORD r. R.,
Wilmington, N. c., Sept IA, 1860.
THE REGULAR ANNUAL MEETING of the Stock
holders in the Wilmington, Charlotte and Rutherford
Rail Road Company will be held in this town. on the
fourth Friday Goth day. of October next.
Sept. Is. d. 5. COWAN, Sccy.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-10-23
BeefCatfIe Wanted.

Highest Cash Prices paid for BecreS and Nscp.
am still engaged in Butcherng, and desire to pur
chase Beet Cattle and Sheep, for which will pay the
highest market prices. Those having stock for sale
will find it to their advantage to give call. In
qure at DR.. Taylor's Tan Yard.
AuE. 2I. 1850. 26-E j. L. STOUT
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-10-23
MECkLENBURG HIGH SCHOOL.
yosxSn w; n; PFGHsT, TGeErsos, Principals.

The First Session of this School will commence on
Monday, the 10th day of September.
The Academy is situated Big Steel Greek church,
eight miles of Charlotte, in healthy region of
country. The moral character of the community is
good, and the temptations to vice and prodigay are
few as in any locality in the State
The principals graduates of Davidson College,
and having chosen teaching profession, they will
devote all their time and energies to the interests OF
the school, Students will be received at time and
charged from the time of entrance. Deductions for
absence made at the option of the principals
Good board be obtained convenient to the Acade-
my, at reasonable rates.
Terms per session of five months,
English Grammar, History $4,000,
The above with the Classics, 80 90.
For further information address either of the princi
pals at Bloomingdale Mecklenburg county, n. e.
Aug. Il, 1860. 25-l2tpd
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-10-23
VOCAL MUSIC.

Mr. W. S. SCOFIELD experienced Teacher of
Singing Classes offers his services the Churches and
Congregations in Charlotte and surrounding country.
All calls addressed IN care of Mr. j. n. Scoheld, Char
lotte, n. c., will be promptly attended to.
Sept 4, 1860.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-10-23
Tin and Japanned Ware,

\ large assortment Block TIM Block Zinc, Tin Plate
Babbit metal &c.
Stoves, the largest Stock, of all sizes, at
TAYLOR'S Hardware, Stove and
Tin ware Depot. opposite Mansion House
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-10-23

ExAGGERATED.-The Norfolk Herald states
that the reports about difficulties in Princess Ann
and Norfolk counties, Va have been greatly ex-
aggerated. Two white men were arrested and ex-
amned, but nothing elected to justify the alarm
The negroes more frightened than the white
peOple of those counties
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-10-23
Ludlow's Celebrated s
Carriage Materials.
500 REWARD !!

I'D ANAWAY from the subscriber the lst October,
Ii, a mulatto boy named SOLOMON He is near six
feet high about thirty DID, toerably bright rather
look when spoken to- The end of the orefnger of his
left hand has been cut off, and sharp hard knot has
grown the end of it. l think he is lurking about
Rocky River, in the lower end of Caharrus county,
where he was raised. RzE~ All persons forewarned
harbor assist him. under the penalty of the
law. will pay the above reward for his delivery to
me, his apprehension and confinement in any Jail so
can get him. WILLIAM HAMILTON,
Negro Head Depot, Union Co., n. c.
April 0, 1860. If
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-10-23
SUSPENDED ANIMATION.

The New Orleans Picayune in noticing a recent
cose in that city where the body Of Mr. Boron
remained supple and warm for twenty-four hours
after life apparently extinct, says:
"Stranger cases of lethargy have been known,
and we remember one, for the truth of which we
vouch, although it happened many years ago. A
gentleman of wealth and standing, recently mar
ried to charming wife, fell sick, and after few
days illness, apparently breathed his last. The
body laid out, not dressed and uncovered
done in our days, but sewed up in sheet or
shroud, according to the custom of those times.
The occurrence had taken place during the day,
and at a late hour at night the family, VINO had
been sitting up for several nights, and were
out by grief aud fatigue, had retired, and
confident servant named Alexander left
alone to watch the corpse This was sitting
not far from the bed, when he thought he heard
sigh. He approached quickly the bedside and
listened; there mistake, he distinctly heard
heavy breathing, and saw slight motion of the
body. Ninety-nine out Of hundred would
have probably run out of the room, but not 50 the
faithful servant. With remarkable presence Of
mind, he split open the sheet, arranged il if n
was the natural covering Of the sick man, blew
the lights, leaving only one burning, and in Ercl
took every precaution to prevent his master, if h,
awoke, from being shocked at the idea Of his sup
posed death. He then sat down by the bedsida
and waited anxousy.
Presently the dead man moved yawned aud.
bly,, and looking around asked, "Alexander, what
time is t?' "Near twelve o'clock, sir" Bring
me a broth The faithful Alexander went out Of
the room, called a male member OF the family and
broke the news cautiously, telling him to advise
the young wife, and to prevent any demonstration
of joy that might make the sick man suspect the
truth. He then ordered the cook to get broth,
and returned to his masters chamber, where the
nnw ovprioved family soon asepmhlad
The gentleman recovered, and it was only after
he got quite well that he told that he had
been dead for eight hours He lived many years
after that, and had several children. His eldest
daughter, whom knew WELL used to say that
she was the child of ghost, having been born
during the year succeeding her fathers temporary
demise
There many other such cases on record
This We know to be true one"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-10-23
Carpenters Tools.
BIacksmith's Tools.

BIaCkSmIth'S TOOLS.
Such as Bellows, Anvils, Vices, hand and slide Ham
mers Burcsses Farriers' Knives, Screw-placS Stocks
and dies Backsmths Piuccrs and Tongs, Rasrers and
Files of every kind Cut horseshoe and clinch Nails
Borax Iron of all Sizes both of northern and country
manufactures cast, pow, blister and spring Steel; &C.
for sale very cheap at
TAYLOR'S, opposite the Mansion IIouse:
AT TAYLOR-S you can find the largest assortment
of Cutlery, Guns and Pistols of all the celebrated
makes.
GLASS, of all sizes and qualities-both French and
American. Also, Putty by the keg pound.
WOODEN WARE, Brooms, &c of all kinds.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-10-23
AN ODE!

Written by a malignant philanthropist after
reading Mr. Summers wonderful speech or the
"Barbarism of Slavery u tsr.
M. Poitevin, the aeronaut,
Ascends upon horse; ~
He ties the beast to his balloon ....
And puts his legs across.
Now why should not poor Sambo rise
A-straddle of an ass,
When Mister Sumner furnishes 'E
Both animal and gas 7s- -
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-10-23
Rope ROpe!!

5000 pounds of Manila. Juto and Cotton Rope frol
inch to 3 inches, at TAYLOR'S Hardware Store,
Opposite the Mansion House.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-10-23

WEATHER STATIsTGCs-Maj Mckenzie with
his usual kindness and punctuaity, has handed MS
his report of wind, rain Temperature, &c, for the
month of September The clear time during the
month amounted to l9a days; the cloudy, to lO4
days 1t rained 4 96 inches in 294 hours-l,O4
inches more than during August On the warm
est day, Sunday 9th, the thermometer stood at
94o; and 4SO was its heighth on the morning OF
the 18th and 18th, when it was coolest. The
wind was in all directions but the greatest quant
ty of rain fell when it was in the South East More
than half the rain of the month fell during one day
and night, and then the thermometer stood at 68'.
There was no frost, he thinks during the month,
as has been said; because 43o-the lowest point at
which the mercury stood-is not cold enough, he
thinks, to produce frost.-YorkUiHe Enq~sreT.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-10-23
MACHINERY AND WAGES.

When steam power first began to supercede
hand labor, the forebodngs of the working men of
England were awful, and they fought against the
introduction of machinery with the ardor Of men
fighting to maintain their foothold upon the
earth. In the last number of the London Quar-
teIly Review, is atticle which shows how short
sighted and unfounded were those apprehensions,
and which conclusively proves that hand in hand
with the progress Of machinery has been the ad-
vance also in the laborer's compensation. The
writer directs attention to the manufacturing dis
trics Of Eng land, and shows the continually in
creasing rate Of compensation which has been GO
ing on for many years, and which has now brought
up the rate of the operators wages until it equals
in its average the income of the professional men
and tradesmen throughout the empire.
1t is mentioned in the same article that great
increase is going on in the manufacturing capacity
of England. New factories are going up i'll every
direction, and twenty thousand operatives are now
wanted in the factories of Lancashire.
WEALTH CANNOT BUY HEALTH.-John Jacob
Astor left a son bearing his own name, who is now
a hopeless imbecile Our readers have, perhaps,
often seen him. creeping about the streets, attend
ed by gentleman who never leaves him, by day or
night. An elegant mansion on Fourteenth-street
is the abode Of the poor unfortunate yard,
comprising entire square, IS attached, with room
for walking riding on horse back, and for recrea-
ton. Horses, carriages and servants wait on his
CALL He was promising boy until he was seven
teen, when his mental and physical powers began
to fail, and he is reduced to what we see. His
attendant, who is said to have unbounded influence
over him, is largely compensated. Besides a lib
eral provision for him in the case of Mr.. Astor S
DEATH he receives six thousand dollars year, with
his houserent and living. What poor laboring
man, with his dollar day, would exchange places
with John Jacob Astor, jr.?-N. !. San.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-10-23

B9- Gen. Henningscn proclams that Fillibuster-
ing is not dead. That it did not sink into the
grave of Walker but that it will be renewed again
when the fitting time comes, of which due notice
will he given. From the tone of Henningsen's s
letter, or manifesto, one would be led to suppose
that he proposes to act himself as leader of the
next expedition. He had better let it alone. The
world is tired of such abortive folly -.>s
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-10-23
TAXES.

The TAX LISTS for the year 1859 in my
hands for inspection. Those liable to pay Taxes will
please toward and settle.
Z. c. GRIER, Sheriff.
IS6O
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-10-23
BONNETs and FLATS.

beautiful supply just opened Also, Feathers, Flow
ers, Wreaths, Head Nets and Dresses, at
ELIAS L COHENS.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-10-23

THE CHOLERA IN MALAGA-Capt Crowell of
the brig Starlight, writes to the Providence Jour
nal from Malaga, Sept. l0th respecting the ravage
of cholera at Malaga From the lst of August to
the 5th of September it caused $50 deaths, 425 of
which occurred within the last fifteen days of that
period. During those fifteen days there
more than ever occurred there in any two months
of any previous year. The city of Malaga has
l05, 900 inhabitants . sa-...
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-10-23

pa% Many writer's profess great exactness IN
punctuation, who never made point.
pa5- 1t is pious and valuable maxim which
SAYS, "a judicious silence is always better tnan
truth spoken without charity"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-10-23

Bar The Engineer of the freight train, which
into passenger train on the Wilmington &
Weldon Railroad, killing the Conductor and Bag
gage-master, was examined before Magistrate s
Court and acquitted; but we learn from the Will
mington papers that a Bench warrant was after
wards issued for his arrest, for further ex-
animation of the matter. His name is Mcguire.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-10-23
Gbt We5tern a)rmurrut.
CHARLOTTE. n. G..

ToADYIsM.-The Prince of Wales Baron Rem
trew or Lord Rcnfrew, heir to the British throne,
has been visiting the Northern cities and giving
the people thereof an opportunity to expose their
toady, man-worshipping prepensities. All due re-
speet should have been shown to the distinguish
cdsvisitor, but in some instances the proceedings
were ridiculous and unbecoming republican peo-
pie.
The Prince visited Richmond, Va, and on Sun
day attended Church. The Enquirer, speaking of
the scene at the church, says:
"But the worse part in this ridiculous farce was
the pointed disrespect to the house of God, the
part of the organist, in playing 'fGod save the
Queen" in the midst of the communion service.
The eanons of the church say, "And especially it
shall be his (the Mnister's) duty to suppress all
light and unseemly music, and all indeeoncy and
irreverence the performance, by which vain and
ungodly persons protane the service of the sane
tuary. The Rector of the Church. we believe, if
in his power, would have instantly suppress
sed the 'rreverence." If "God save the Queen"
was due to the Baron, cold Virginny Never Tire"
should have followed for the benefit Of the Mayor"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-10-23
sHAwLs AND cLoAKs

SHAWLS AND CLOAkS
OF all shades colors ard kinds the LARGEST STOCK
ever offered in this market.
Gloves and Hosiery
For Ladies. Gentlemen and children-a splendid stock.
Dress Trimmings.
Dress Buttons Velvet Ribbons, Gimps, &c &c. .-
Call and see ELIAS & COHEN.
Oct Q, 1860. =---a 3t ss=a1
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-07-14
News Items,

We understand from reliable authority that the Hon. ALBERT RUsT, of this State, will take the stump for Douglas, at an early day. Other friends of the little Giant" in Arkansas will doubtless follow shit, and we may expect lively contest between the friends of Bell. Breckinridge and Douglas between this and the first of Novenlber.-- Helena Shield.
 Col. T. c. HrNDMAN, Congressman from this District. arrived at home on Sunday last. Congress having adjourned on the 25th of June.
 We learn that Senator SEBASTIAN may be looked for about the 18th inst.-Helena Shield.
 EE Senator Clingman, who has been one of Douglas warmest friends. will give in his. adhesion 10 Mir Brevkinridge as soon as the North Carolina Convention ,ati6es his nomination.
 Both of the great leaders of the Virginia Democracy. Wise and Hunter, are for Bsc kinridge, and their united influence will enable him to carry the Old Dominion by twenty thousand majority.
 FERNANDO WooD INDoRsEs DoUGLAs.- Mayor Wood, by letter, fully Indorses Mir. Douglas. and suggests that a Douglas ticket he presented in the Northern and Weste;n n. and a Bseekin:idge ticket in the Southern States.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-07-14
MORNING, JULY II, l86O
this great republic to destruction. His re-

this great republic to destruction. His re- marks upon this subject were forcible and winning, and far excelled the expectations of his most sanguine friends. He next went into the defense of the State conven- tion and the course of Gov. Conway, and as he swept down with a ma>terly mind the charges that had been brought against them. Col. Can't was compelled to wilt beneath the stroke. He denied that he was, or ever had been the pet of the John son family, and that he knew no party but the great democratic party; that for twenty four years he had been in her fights in Ar kansas and had never before asked her people for position; that he was now passed the meridian of life and for one time to ask favor of the people with whom he has so long labored, and be charged with being the pet of family was a asidedly unyenerous and unkind, especially
 shen brought by his young competitor Who had held office under the people nearly ever since he had been in the State.
 Col. Can't again rose but it was mere repetition of his former charges without the proof of single one. When he closed, one or two heart sick friends followed him to his room to pay their parting tribute 10 2 lost and dying friend. In conclusion l would say that Col. Can't is entirely unable to contend in debate with Dr. Mitchell.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-07-14
What does 1t meani

In the last is> >ue of the old Line Democrat, we are accused af challenging the editor oi that paper to street encOunter'- npon what evidence we are at loss to deter m inc. If we gave surh a challenge 1t was done unwittinglv, and we would be pleased to have the particular passage desgnated.-- We make no pYetensions to fighting, and certainly we are neither bullies nor bravos. We can as>ule' our neighbor that when we desire a fight, he shall be invited to 1t after "the most approved method of mo- deln warfare" if our contemporary will al- low Us to use his own language. Further more we will thank our neiglbor to point out one personal alusion in the True Dem- oliut for which he has not set Us a prere- lent, or which k not ust retoit to per >onalties hurled at Us. Gan you do it?-- We wish to place ourselves fright on t' e recor,l' aS we deteSt the character of a !" bully" ani gross anl unwaryan'el in- ing"ment on the rules of politeness worl ilstlv lelra t from the influence of our pa per. We will not be outdnne either in gull iantry, argamem pr courtesy by our neigh hOr
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-07-14
Burromsyille, June 29th 1860.

EDIroRs TRUE DEMOCRAT
 The powerful king of day rolled bril- liantly mp on yesterday, shedding his enliv- ening rays on the picturesque mountains and fertile vallies of the sunny south, lighting hundreds on their pathway to hear the candidates speak.
 Fnst, arose Mr. Johnson, opening with long argumentative address, massive and logical, under which his opponent hounced like fish out of water. The address was like solid wall of masony against which the light artillery of his opponent could have no effect whatever, his shots rebound ing as if in play, fell harmlessly at its base, there to remain aj monument of its strength.
 His opponents speech was like the fash ing clouds of fevening whose tints change as positions vary, an'l as soon as the sun sets are no more. It reminded m, of the oil say ing, "fuss anl feathers" Though anus 'ny and Imaginable, it was devoid of practi- cal goo sounl reason. He took ID posi- ton on State policy whatever. more than showing willingness to involve the Staie in a hopeless debt for their ail, anl pay off the bank liabilities by coaxing the land holders to furnish the money. How su premaly rlia.ulpu,? wh' in the histo y of the world has lanl >ha Ks tam,'y surren- ,lere their i'll gotten wealth?
 wonder if Rector intrnls 10 call coax. ing convention or will heappoint 70 .x.ng committee to prevail with the Ian shak>. wonder if his decisions in tn, suprem' ! court favor this argument any, If so. they are ve easy on the debtors; but where are the rights of creditors? Gone, gone I maering tarou lh the mist of thine s 4 lawyers tale, the W n Ter of an hour. And so will 1t be with the lights of the State, il he shapes her destiny in accord. ance with his speech here. Bat in the close ot his rena ks replying to the charge of failing to supp nt tn, nominee in the last elections, he repeated an oll sIanle. on Conway co n.d by the know nothings about certain la.lies of his family which createl universal disgust in the hearers. ani recoiIed with injury on the speaker; showing the old mans crednlity was i'm possl upon. anl that that is the weak
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-07-14
From the Searcv E,gle

s" Who announced this Mir. Cypert as a canlidate for Congress Y'-Otd Line Dem.
 :" In answer to the above question, we answer that nearly every paper ln the State announced it as a matter of news, and as a matter of importance to the first Congress sional district! Taking this view of the question, we might conclude reasonably, that the Ohl Line Democrat Is paiticeps crminis with all the murders, and every thing of the kind, that is published within it's columns. but go on further"
 "W no $ responsible fer MT. Cyrelts appearance n the political aren', as a candidate, in olp sti.m to Col. Hndman-The True Dem mocrat. ."-Cld Line Dem.
 I've are not in the habit of giving the LIE to gentlemen. nor 'lo we intend to give it to Mr. Peek, but 1t savorS of falSehool, and in fact it bears upon its very face the foot prints of guilt It may be that Mr. Peek is no better posted. ani believes that he is right; in that event he is excu>able. other wis. he k not. It k our candid impression that Col. Cypert hal positively left hcre on the canvass, before the True Democrat knew that he was a candidate"
 The old Line Democrat knew better when it made the charge, that the True Democrat was responsible for Col. Cypert being candidate.