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EXTRAORDINARY CASE.

On Friday, June 16, 1860, we made post
morte1n examination upon the body of Mr. John
Kelly, who resided at the time OF his death in the
town Of BlackbrOok
In June, 1912, he accidentally shot at Chat
ham -Four Corners, place on the.W Western Rail-
road, about twenty-five miles east Of Albany. The
bullet, passing through three boards before strik-
ing him, entered the right shoulder, passed towards
the heart and lodged under the collar bone. This
is substantated by the amount of disease found at
this place, and the further fact that the surgeon
passed his probe in about four or five inches be-
fore reaching the ball. We found one Of the veins
closed and the artery ossifed or becoming bony]
at this place.
We then examined the heart and found it to
resemble stomach as much heart The
right side especially was very much damaged, and
seemed to be undergoing fatty degeneration.
While examining the heart we found hard
lump in the lower part Of it. We introduced our
finger into the right cavity of the heart, and found
the lump to be in the substance Of that organ; we
then cut from the outside down on the lump and
found it to be leaden bullet
Now, the question arises, how long had the ball
been in that mans heart? Fourteen years ago he
was very dangerouly ILL., and was attended by DIR.
Terry, who did not expect his recovery. His diff
fculty at that time inflammation of the lungs
and most extraordinary disturbance of the hearts
action. Since that illness his heart difficulty has
continued to increase gradually-at times its beat
ngs could be observed ten or fifteen feet distant.
Our theory is that this ball remained in the
vein where it lodged until fourteen years ago,
when it passed into larger vein and thence into
the heart, and there irritating that delicate organ
by its unnatural presence, caused the difficulty
then for the first time observed.
Ten days before his death he took severe cold,
resulting in an Inflammation of the lungs, and
aggrav alton of all the symptoms of diseases Of the
heart, which continued unahated until the me5sen-
ger of death relieved him of his earthly suferings.
ORvILLE TERRY, NJ. u.
G. B. BALCH, 81. b.
SARANAC, June 26, 1860.
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)EIGHTH VOLUME---NUMBER 4as.

TRAVELLING ON CAPITAL.-The prevailing
habit of the age is to go it with rush. AT the
present season travelling is done in rushing STYLE
and the amount of fine clothing used up the
railroads IS astonishing. The following hints may
benefit some, others will laugh at them; but none
will regret who lake advantage of them:
Don't wear your best pink Grape bonnet, or peo-
pie will think you have better opportunity than
the inside of a railroad. car to display it.
Plain straw is in far better taste. Light-colored
gloves are an abomination fer travelling custom.
Pack your jewelry in your trunk, instead of hang
ing it about your person-and, don't Judge your
felow-travelers by the splendor of their dress OF
the number of yards in their mantillas. Disagree
able mistakes have been made in this way.
Don't esteem it useless to be polite to the specta-
cled old lady behind you, or to the pale young
girl at your side. They may not belong to the
butterfly ranks Of fashion, but they are none the
less capable of appreciating that kind of etiquette
which springs from the heart.
Don't find fault with all the hotel accommodations
you meet-don't scrutinize the napkins and turn
the plates upside down, and declare it impossible
to eat your breakfast without a silver fork, and
allude ostentaciously to ''what you have been ac-
customed to-
just make up your mind before you set out from
home, that you will look on the sunniest side of
everything, enjoy yourself as much as you possibly
can, and use every endeavor to make the journey
pleasant to those around you and it will be very
singular ifsome body isn't the better for it!
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SNAKE CHARMING.

A gentleman named G. F. Wierson, a Swede
by birth but several years past resident of Cali
forna came to Atlanta a few days ago. and pro-
posed to the Faculty of the Medical College that
he would submit some facts in relation to snake
charming that must forever put to rest the idea
that such thing as charming snake cannot be
done. Mr. ". gave one or two private exhibitions
and at length he announced a public exhibition
for Saturday last We confess we were dubious
of the affair, and went to the exhibition rather
preudiced against the exhibitor than in his favor
a box containing some twenty-five snakes,
among which was a rattlesnake with seven rattes,
large cotton mouth moccasin, the copperhead, or
ratesnakes pilot, two different species of the Vi per
and several species of the water moccasin. He
took first the rattesnake in his hand shook the
rattles, played with him, and coiled him about his
neck He next took the cotton mouth moccasln,
and went through the same manouevers with him,
and so on through with all the others He had at
one time the whole twenty-five crawling around
his neck, shoulders and head playing with him,
touching his whiskers with their tongues and act
ually kissing him. He put them the foor and
tormented them in such way that we call cruel
but not one of them attempted to bite him, or to
show the slightest ancer-no matter what he did.
He picked them all up and put them into his bo-
som. where they crawed and coiled for five min
utes. They were then restored to their boxes,
every one satisfied of one thing that is his complete
control over them.
A small stout dog, at least four years old,
then brought in, when Mr. Wierson took out the
rattlesnake and in an instant the rattles were in
motion and the anger Of the snake aroused. NJ
W. held him in his hand while he bit the dog
twice. He then coiled the rattlesnake around his
neck, and took out the cotton mouth moccasin,
which bit the dog once fercely. From the mo-
ment the dog was first bitten, he appeared in excel
lent health before, he looked dull and dropped,
and died in an hour. This was to all the most
satisfactory evidence that the snakes were venom
Gus, but perfectly innocent in the hands of Mr.
Wierson The utmost satisfaction was manifested
by all present.-4HGnta MteNigenccr
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THE WHAIINGTON, CHARLOTTE AND RUTHER-
FORD RAILRoAD.-Almost every week we see
announcements of arrival of iron at Wilmington
for this road, and there is no doubt that all the
rails will be on hand long before the road bed will
be ready for their reception. The apparent tardi-
ness of preparing the bed along the line, in many
counties is neither the fault of the company nor
of the contractors. They are each, considering
the limited labor at their command doing remark
ably WELL In this county, the contractors find it
very difficult to procure sufficient labor-slave
labor being so much in demand for other purposes,
and white labor is not to be got at ALL unless sent
for specially to large cities. large number
Of hands would find employment on the road, on
application both to the company and the contractors.
We would be thankful to exchanges, if they
would make the fact known.
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DON'T FRET.

Has neighbor injured you? Don't fret,
You'll come off the best
Never mind it-let it rest-Don't fret;
Has a horrid lie been told? Don't fret,
1t will run itself to death,
If you let it alone;
1t will die for want of breath-Don't fret;
Are your enemies at work? Don't fret,
They cannot injure you whit;
If they find you heed them not
They will soon be glad to quit-Don't fret;
Is adversely your lot?-Don't fret,
Fortunes wheel keeps turning round;
Every spoke will reach the top,
Which, like you, is going down-Don't fret.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-07-31
PROPERTY FOR SALE IN
KenOir. n. e.

The undersigned wishing to move West offers for
sale his Town Property, consisting Of Three Lots on
of which is large and cOmmOdiOus building and
all necessary out-houSes. The others well i'm
proved, orchard of choice fruit the other
good Spring Also, of land the village,
(art in cutvation) IIe offers also $50 acres of land
in Watauga county, good turnpike being of
the best stock farms in the county
Lenoir is beautiful Mountain Village, Is miles from
the w. \. c. Railroad triweckly stage line passes
from Lincclnton, n c. via. Hickory Station and Le-
nor to Abingdon, Va. Davenport Female College and
Finley High School, both well conducted and successful
institutions situated in the place. Amy wish
ing to buy will get bargain by applying carly to the
subscriber Lenoir Caldwell CO.. n. c.
June 10th, 1860 3m W. GATHER.
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At the Sign of the Golden Paddock will

be found at all times large and we'll selected Stock
of Guns Pistols Powder-horns, Powder-fasks, Pow
der Shot Lead French and American window Glass;
Putty; large stock of English and American Iron;
Cast Steel German steel Blister STEEL Plough steel,
Spring STEEL Nails of all kinds hemp and MANILA Rope;
Anchor Brand Bolting Cloths; Mill Screws; Mill Picks;
Spike Hammers, Stone Hammers Double and Single
Blocks; also large Stock of Cornices, Curtain Bands,
Curtain Pins, Picture-Cord and Tassels, &c.
COCHRANE L SAMPLE.
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Agricultural Implements,

at The Syn Of the G0Iaeh Tdd-Lock,
\ large supply of the above consisting of Thompson
celebrated P0ugS; also, Corn-Sheers; Cutters
Shoves; Spades Hay and manure Forks: best caststeel
Axes Picks. Mattock, Grubbirg Hoes, Wedding Hoes,
Trace Chains. Log Chains, Wagon Chains, Garden
Hoes Rakes, Hedge Shears, Pruning Shears, Pruning
and Budding Knives &C, &c.
COCHRANE & SAMPLE
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Carriage Materials.
ot tLe Sjou of the Golden Pqd-Lock.

at tie Sign Of the Golden Iad-Lock.
large Stock of the above, consisting Springs, AxleS
Oval Iron Hubs Bows, Rims, Buggy Poles, Buggy
Shafts Spokes Patent and Enamelled Leather Enam-
elIed Cloth Oil Carpet, Carriage Bolts Brass and Sill
yer Bands Silver Moulding, Laces, Tassels, Turned
Sticks Saddle and Lining Nails, &c, &c.
COCuRANE l. SAMPLE.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-07-31

Ba= A ''fast" man undertook the task of teas
ing an eccentric preacher. "Do you believe" he
said, sin the story of the Prodigal Son and the
Fatted Calf" "Yes," said the preacher. "Well,
then, was it male female calfthat was killed?'
ga female promptly replied the divine. "How
90 you know that?' sBecause Cooking the in
terogator in the face I see the male alive now"
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Tools, Tools. Tools,


at the Sign Of the Golden Pad-Loek,
A good supply of Tools, consisting Of circular mill,
cross-cut, tenon, hand, RIPPER back and compass
Saws; bench and moulding Planes lathing, shing-
ling and broad Hatchets; Hammers bevel and steel
Squares; Drawing Knives; Braces and Bits; Augers;
Gmles; Chissel brick and plastering Trowels; Screw
Plates SawScs; Spoke Shaves Files: Rasps; Pocket
Rules; Guage-RodSi spirit and pocket Levels; Boring
Machines, &c.
COCHRANE & SAMPLE.
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DISSOLUTION.

The firm of MOODY & NISBET was dissolved by
mutual consent the 25th of June 1860. Those hav-
ing claims against the ir will present them NJ. d.
l.. Moody at Charlotte to A. R. Nisbe at Lincoln
ton and those indebted to the firm forward
and settle Immediately NJ. ID. l.. MOODY,
July TO- 1850. 3t A. r. NISBET.
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COTTON SAM GINS.
LAND FOR SALE.

The subscriber being desrious of remoyinr Wost
offers for sale his PLANTATION, situated Ten miles
west of Charlotte the waters of Paw creek aad
tawaba River. The tract comprises $50 Acres most of
1t superior land. There is a good Dwelling and all
necessary out-houses on the premises. Terms liberal
Also, will be sold half interest in Grist and Saw
Mill adjoining the above tract.
ApI ), 1860. If WM VI. PORTER
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Blacksmith Tools.

at the Sign Of the Golden Pad-Lock,
\ good supply consisting of An3lS; Bellows; Solid
Box Vices: hand and sledge Hammers Stocks and Dies;
Tongs ButtreSses, Rasps, Files, and good supply of
Horse Nails Horse and Mule Shoes, at low prices.
COCHRANE & SAMPLE.
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MACON, GA, July 2l.-The first bale Of new
cotton was received to-day in this city from the
plantation of Mr. J. G. Holt, in Houston County.
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DISSOLUTION.

The firm of FEASTER 4 Mcleod was dissolved, by
mutual consent. the 2lst inst. The Notes and Ac-
due the firm will be found in the hands of l..
FcaSter or f. \. Mcleod for immediate settlement.
Claims due 10y the firm must be presented to T. \. Nc
Lcod for payment. l.. FEASTER
+. \. Mcleod.
The undersigned will continue the GROCERY AND
PRODUCE BUSINESS at the old stand. \ share of
patronage is respectfully solicited.
\ good stock of Family Groceries always on hand.
f. A MCLEOD.
Nav %, 1860. ON
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DEAR SIR: In the hurry of your engagements
Won have doubtless overlooked and forgotten, as
triAe the small sum of years Indebtedness to the
Home Journal; but as the rivers are kept running
by the drops of falling dew, so it is necessary to
our continuance that the falling dew should come
punctually up to the fountain head. BY dropping
your dew into the post Office for you will obge,
yours with respect. MORRlS WILLIS.
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A MODEL DUN.-Is not this the most delicately
done dun that ever was done? 1t is circular to
denqnent subscribers from the New York Home
Journal, and is certainly model in its way
Home Journal Office, l07 Fulton street,
New York - 1860
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INDEcIs1oN-Setting up all night to decide
which shall be taken off first hat or boots.
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Carpenters Tools.

Circular mill, crosscut, hand, ripper, pannel, prun-
ing grating lennon, back compass, webb, and butch
SAWS; Braces and bits, Draw Knives, Chisses,
Augers, GmIets. Hammers, Ilaches, and Axes; Brick,
pastcrng, and pointing TrowcIS: Saw-settcrs, Screw
plates, Stocks and dies Planes of all kinds Spoke
shavc. Steel-bade beve and try Squares; Spirit Levels
Pocket Levels, Spirit level VialS, Boring machines
Gougers and in fact everything mechanic wants, in
great variety and ut very low prices, at TAILORS
Hardware Store and Tnwarc Depot, opposite the Man
sion House, Charlotte, n. G.
Nav 30, 1860. If
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500 REWARD

Id ANYWAY from the subscriber on the lst October,
Ii a mulatto boy named SOLOMON. lie is near six
feet high about thirty years old toeraby bright rather
slim. and weighs about l75 pounds. lie has a down
look when spoken to- The end of the fore6nger 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 raised Rsg| All persons are forewarned
not to harbor assist him. under the penalty of the
law. will pay the above reward for his delivery
me, or his apprehension and confinement in Jail
/ can get him. WILLIAM HAMILTON.
Negro Head Depot, Union Co.. y. c..
April o 1860 If
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Blacksmith'S Tools.

Such Bellows, AnviIs Vices, hand and slide Ham
mer Buttrcsscs Farrcrs Knives Screw plates, Stocks
and dies BlackSmiths Pncers and TOng, Rasrers and
Files of every kind, Cut horseshoe and cnch Nails,
Borax Iron of all sizes both of northern and country
manufacture; cast, plow, blister and spring Steel &c,
for sale very cheap at
TAYLORS, opposite the Mansion House:
AT TAYLORS you 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.
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Carriage Materials.

He would call special attention to his stock of the
above goods consisting of Springs, Axles Hubs Bows
Spnkes Shafts. Curtain frames, Knobs Bands, Lining
Nails Dana SIX Satine Cloths. Laces, Frnges Enamel
ed and Patent Leather Enamelled Cloth, Oil Carpet
Paints of all kinds dry and in o Varnish Turpcntne
Linsced Oil Tyre and oval Iron Bolts and everything
in the way of Carriage Trimmings, at prices that
not fail to please, at the Hardware Depot of
A. A. n NJ. TAYLOR,
Opposite tho Mansion House.
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Hardware!! Hardware ;!
A, A, n. NJ. TAYLOR

ESPEGTFULLY informs his friends and the pub
n . lie generally, that he has added to his extensive
stock of Stoves and Tin Ware, a large and complete
stock of uardWare. consisting in part S follows:
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Immense Attraction!
Great Clothing Emporium
FULLINGS, SPRINGS & CO.

treat Clotnlng NJ Emporium
FULLHNGS, SPRINGS & CO.
They are now opening their large and capacious
Store Room, the HANDSOMEST and CHEAPEST
Stock of Ready-made Clothing
ever offered in the State.
Their stock comprises all the different kinds of Fancy
Cut Linen Marseilles Business Suits, English and
French Drap Etc and Alpaca Frocks and Sacks; a
large variety of Cashmere Pants-Fancy and Black;
also Fancy and Black Silk, Cashmere and Narseilles
Vests in endless variety.
Gents Furnishing Goods,
Trunks Vaises, Hats and Caps, &C. &C. All of the
above goods of the latest styles and patterns.
MANUFAC URING DEPARTMENT.
FULLINGS, SPRINGS & co. have also added to their
partment, which they call the especial attention of
their many friends and customers
They intend making this department second to none
in the State either in style and quality OF Goods in
the manufacture of Garments.
At all times will be found a good stock of Black and
colored Cloths English, French and American Cassi-
meres and variety of Vestings. Also assortment
of Rock Island Cassimeres.
They feel confident of their ability to undersell any
other house i'll the State from the advantages they
have in getting their goods.
Their goods bought by the quantity, by one of
the Firm who resides in the Northern markets, which
gives him the opportunity of taking advantage of the
prices of goods, thereby saving least twenty-five
per cent to the consumer.
I-Iy Dimes saved are Dollars made !@TYSU So try
JNO. VI. SPRINGS,
JNO. p. HEATH.
April 10. 1860. If
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MANSION HOUSE

The undersigned having taken the above well-known
and fayorte Hotel begs leave inform the patrons of
the house and the travelling public that he is repairing
and reurnishing it and has made several changes which
will add to comfort as home and public resort No
effort shall be spared on the part of himself assis-
tants to render sojourners pleasant and comfortable
II. B. WILLIAMS.
Charlotte January 10, 1850.
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5000 pounds of Manlla Juto and Cotton Rope, fror
inch to ) inches, at TAILORS Hardware Store,
Opposite the Mansion House.
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Gents Furnishing Goods,
MANUFACTURING DEPARTMENT.

'runks, Vases, Hats and Caps, &c. &c. All of the
bove goods are of the latest styles and patterns.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1860-05-02
MarshaII's Sale,

BY virtue of Writ of Venditioni Exponas
issued out of the Circuit Court of the United
Sta-es. for the Western District of Pennsylvania,
AID to me directed, will expose to Publis Sale
at the United States Building. corner of Fifth
and Smithfeld Streets, in The City Of Pittsburg,
Penna-, on
NONDAY THE 7h DAY OF MAY 1860,
at one O'Clock p. H., All the right, title, claim
and interest of Luke NGuire and James Nc
DermiC, of. in and to tract or parcel of land,
situate in Clearficld township. Cambria County,
adjoining lands of Murray Hoffman, Jr., lands of
Bingham and Holiday, and others, containing
seven hundred and seventy acres, more or less
about thirty-fve acres of which are cleared,
having thereon erected frame house one story
two stables, one saw mill, with the appurtenan-
ces in the occupancy of John Weakland and
Samuel Wilt. Taken in Execution and to be
sold as the property oe Luke M'Guire and James
M'Der1nit.
ALSO-AIl the right. title and interest of
Luke M'Guire, of, in and to tract of land. sit
uate IN Clearteld township, Cambria County,
adjoining lands warranted in the name of John
Faunce, Jacob Faunce and Christian Hannah,
containing three hundred acres, more or less,
about fifty acres Of which are cleared, having
thereon erected two story frame house and
frame barn, now in the occupancy of Luke
M'GUire. Seized and taken in Execution and to
be sold as the property of Luxe M'Guire, at the
suit of Murray Hoffman, Jr., and will be sold by
me.
JAMES G. CAMPBELL, Marshall.
Malshalrs Office, Pittsburg, I
March "a, 1S60-l6-3t.
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VOL. 7---No. %.
Caught in Esis own Trap.

a girl, young and pretty, hut above ali,
gifted waitb an air Of adorable candor, lately
presented herself before a certain Parisisr
lawyer
Monsieur, 1 came to consult you on a
grave affair. l want TO oblige q man love
to marry me in spite OF himself. How shall
l proceed?"
The gentleman of the bar had of course, /.
sufficiently elastic conscience lie reflected
a moment. then being more sure that no third
person overheard him, replied unbesiIating-
"Mademoiselle, according to our law. Won
always possess the meas Of forcing man TO
marry YOU ION mast remain on three oc-
casions alone with him, that you can 90 be-
fore q judge aud swear that be is Your lover. :"
"Aod win taat suffice. Monsieur?-
Yes, MademO iselle, with one further con-
dition.''
Well?'
That you viii produce witnesses who viii
make an oath to their having seen YOU re-
main good quarter OF an hour with the indi-
vldual said to have t.iAed with your affec-
tions "
Very well. Monsiur, will retain you IS
counsel III the management of this affair.-
Good day
few days afterwards the young girl re-
turned. She was mysieriously received by
the lawyer, who, scarcely giving her iiuIe TO
seat herself. questioned her With the most
lively curiosity.
We'll, MademOiselie how do matter. pros
PERI
Capital"
'PerseEere ia your designs. MademOiselle,
but mind the next time you come to consult
ne, you must tell me the name of the Young
man we are going % render 50 happy in spite
of himself
you shall have it without fail, Mon
sieur''
A fortnight afterwards, the young person.
more RaiUs and candid than ever, knocked
dlscreetly at the door of her coun.el's room.
No sooner was she In the room, than she flung
herself into chair, saying that she had noun
ted the steps too rapidly, and that emotion
made her breathless. Her counsel en6eayor-
ed to reassdre her, made her inhale salts
and even proposed TO release her garments.
1t is useless, said she, Il am much bet
ter "
''Well, Mademoiseils, nov tell me the
name of the fortunate mJrtsl you are going 20
expose"
well, the fortunate mortal, be it known
to you. is is-yourself" said the Young beauty
bursting iutO a laugh Il love roc, I have
been three times tete e-:ete with you, and nv
four witnesses are below. ready and willing
10 accompany me to the magistrates ;" grave
y continued the narrator.
The lawyer thus fairly caught. had tha
good sense not to get angry. The most sin
guar fact of all Is, that he a3ores his Young
wife, who, by the way. makes az excellent
lousekeeper.