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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-07-17
EB rnro"Ar CHARLOTTE, N. c.: TUESDAY, il
TRIAL BY JURY.

During the session of 1859, the New Hampshire
Legislature addressed to the Supreme Court of
that State two interrogatories, as follows:
l. Has the Legislature power so to change the
law in relation to juries to provide that petit
juries may be composed of less number than
twelve?
2. Has the Legislature power to provide that a
number Of the petit jury, less than the whole num-
Der, may render verdict?
The Justices of the Court in their reply state
that in view of the fact that trial by jury has been
steadily regarded from the earliest judicial history
in England, the great safeguard of the lives,
liberty and property of the subject, against the
abuse of arbitrary power we'll against undue
excitements Of popular feeling, and as it is con-
sidered In this country the most valuable of the
rights of freemen, they have examined these ques
tions with anxious care. They argue that mas
much at the time of the formation of the Con-
sttution, and always previously, by the term Jury
was unquestionabiy meant body composed of
twelve men, and as at that date no such thing as
jury of less than twelve men, or jury deciding
by less than twelve votes, had ever been known or
ever been the subject Of discussion in any country
Of the common law, no body of less than twelve
men, though they should be by law denominated a
jury, would be a jury within the meaning Of the
constitution; nor would trial by such body, tho
called trial by jury, be such, within the meaning
of that instrument. They of the opinion,
therefore, that the Legislature has power either
to lessen the number of jurymen, or to provide
that less than the whole number can render a YER
dict This opinion is concurred in by each mem
Der of the Court.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-07-17

y CHILD DEvoURED BY BEARs.-On Wednes-
day, 9th ult, a child, about four years of age,
carried off and devoured by bear in the town
of Ellenburgh, Clinton county, n. Y The child,
boy, went short distance from his fathers
house, with brother about eight years old, to fish
in brook. At school time the oldest boy went
into the house to prepare for school, and told his
mother that his brother had remained at the
brook, and would return in short time. In a
little while his mother went after him. but he was
not to be found She then called him, and heard
him crying at distance. The sounds rapidly re-
ceded and passed beyond hearing The woman
Immediately alarmed her husband, who made
search for the child without success
The neighbour then notified, and general
search took place till nightfall. Next day the
alarm became more extensive and the search was
renewed with increased energy. 1t was continued
from day to day, without avail till the following
Monday, when a man passing a hollow log was
gfowled at by black bear. The bear was fired
upon and killed. In the log were found two young
BEARS the missing child's clothes, and portion of
one of his legs. The cubs were despatched,
and in the stomachs of all three were found
portions Of the devoured boy
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-07-17
PROPERTY FOR SALE In
LeMOir, ". 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 we'll i'm
proved orchard of choice fruit, the other
a good Spring. Also acres of land near the village
(part in cultvation He offers also $50 acres of land
in Watauga county, good turnpike, being one of
the best stock farms in the county.
Lenoir is beautiful Mountain Village, Is miles from
the w n. c. Railroad. tri-weeky stage line passes
from Linconton, n. c., via Hickory Station and Le-
noir Abingdon, Va. Davenport Female College and
Finley High School, both we'll conducted and successful
institutions. situate in the place Any wish
ing to buy will get bargain by applying early to the
subscriber at Lenoir, Caldwell CO., \. G.
June 10Th, 1860. 3m W. GATHER
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NOTICE.

On the Goth of August, (week of CASTOR county
Court will sell in the town of Dallas tract of land
of 10 Acres, all under pretty good fence, with
partition fence and portion of the land is under cul-
vation In the centre of the tract high level
be found of the most regular veins of Gold in this
portion of the country, failing when worked to
yield from $3.50 to $500 to the bushel. $40 to the
bushel has been made out of the after having been
washed by sweep-pounder. The vein has been left
at about 10 feet wide, lined with quartz.
The Land lies in mile of StOwCsville, in CASTOR
county. Terms will be made easy, and small portion
of Cash required the time of sale The sale will be
positive.
July 3, 1860. i9-7t LEROY STOWE
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-07-17
A. CONTENTED LIFE.

At thirty.)
Five hundred dollars have saved
A rather moderate store
No matter; shall be content
When I've little more
AT forty.)
Well | can count ten thousand now
That's better than before;
And may well be satisfied
When I've little more.
Cat ffty.)
Some fifty thousand-pretty we'll
But | have earned it sore;
However, | shall not complain
When I've little more
Cat sixty.)
One hundred thousand-sick and old
All life is half bore
Y ct l can be content to live
When I've a little more!
Cat seventy
Tie dies-and to his greedy heirs
He leaves countless store;
His wealth has purchased him tomb
And very little more
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-07-17

By the following from the Columbia Caro]inian
of last week it will be that the southern cities
are unusually sckly this season:
THE deaths in Charleston last week were up
wards Of forty. By private information from Mo
bile, we learn that for the past two three weeks
the number of deaths has ranged FROM 35 to 45.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-07-17
BlaCkSmith's Tools.

Such Bellows, Anvils Vices, hand and slide Ham,
mers Butresses. Farriers Knives plates, Stocks
and dies Black smiths Pincer and Tongs Rasrers and
Files of every kind, Cut horseshoe and clnch Nails,
Borax Iron of all sizes, both of northern and country
manufacturer cast, plow, blister and spring Steel &c,
for sale very cheap at
TAYLORS, opposite the Mansion House:
AT TAYLORS 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 or pound.
WOODEN WARE, Brooms, SC, of all kinds
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-07-17
Implements of all kinds.

Straw Cutters. Corn Shelters, Plows Hoes, Shoves,
Spades Forks Axes, Picks MatrockS. Grubbing Hoes,
Trace Chains, Wagon Chains, Log Chains, Pruning
and Hedge Shears, Pruning and budding Knives, gar
den Hoes and Rakes with handles Grain Cradles grain
grass and brier Scythes, Bush Hooks, Wagon boxes
Hollow ware such pots and lids skillits spi
dcrs and kettles Cauldrons from 20 to l20
gallons each Iron and brass Preserving Kettles Sheep
Shears &c, at TAYLORS Hardware Depot, opposite
the Mansion House.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-07-17

RECKLESS MARRIAGEs.-The New York Tri-
bune expresses the opinion that young women in
this country marry more recklessl y than anywhere
else, and asks if there is village OF fifty houses
in the land wherein plausible, wedressed adven-
turer, of whom nobody knows anything cannot
marry a girl of spotless character, after resi-
dence of six weeks.
So far as the towns north of Mason and Dixon S
line are concerned answer No! We rarely
glance over Northern paper which does not con-
tain an account of the elopcment of some silly
simpering Miss of fifteen summers, or thereabout,
with adventurer, of whom she knows nothing,
and who in all probability deserts her within
month
Elopements sometimes takes place at the South
but we are happy to say that the parties are almost
invariably persons who have never entered into the
marriage relation; in the North the case is very
different We doubt not that in the northern
States the number of married women who desert
their husbands and elope with other men is greater
than the number of girls in the South who marry
without the consent of parents or guardians.-
These remarks might be incorrect if applied to the
middle and New England States but when we
speak of the northern States we include the north
west, where and women march up to the
Legislatures Of their respective States by hundreds
with petitions for divorce.-ErchdRge
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-07-17

The firm of FEASTER & MCLEOD dissolved by
mutual consent, on the 2lst inst The Notes and Ac
due the firm will be found in the hands of t.
Feaser r. \. Mcleod for immediate settlement
Claims due by the firm must be presented to E. A. Nc
Leod for payment. l.. FEASTER
f. 4. 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. \. Mcleod.
Nav m
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-07-17

RELIGIOUS GAMBIdNG.--The Oswego IN "
grand jury publishes card notifying managers of
fairs and festivals held by church societies, that
the practice of dsposDg of their goods by lottery
is contrary the statute, and must not be persist
ed in.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-07-17
Carriage Materials.

He would call special attention to his stock of the
above goods, consisting of Springs, Axes HUBS BOWS
Sp0kes Shafts. Curtain frames Knobs, Bands, Lining
Nails Damask Sanet, Cloths, Laces, Fringes Enamel
ed and Patent Leather, Enameed Cloth, Oil Carpet
Paints of all kinds dry and i'll OIL Earnish Turpentlne
Linseed OIL Tyre and oval Iron Bolts, and everything
in the way of Carriage Trimmings, prices that
not fail to please, at the Hardware Depot of
A A. n. NJ. TAYLOR,
Opposite the Mansion House.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-07-17

PETERSBURG, July Hon. Roger A. Pryor
delivered powerful speech here tonight, to
tremendous audience, in behalf of Breckenridge
and Lane, after which three enthusiastic cheers
were given for the nominees.
baz- Democratic State Convention held at
Irvine, Georgia, the 9th inst, in which thirty
one counties in the State represented, unani-
mously adopted resolutions in favor of Breckin-
ridge and Lane, and repudiated Douglas aud
johnson.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-07-17

PooL's WESTERN RECoRD.-The Elizabeth
City State is out in bitter personal article on j.
Parker Jordan, Esq, but has not one word to say
against the character and standing of Mr. Jordans
endorsers, or against the facts as deposed to by
them Mark that, people of the, West. Pools
home organ admits the truth of the certificates
published by Mr. Jordan to sustain his letter
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-07-17

TIE New CoMET.-Prof Bond, of the Cam
bridge Observatory, announces that the expected
comet is approaching the earth Through the
large telescope it presents an appearance curousy
like that of the great comet of 1858 on reduced
scale. The tail branches off in two streams from
the nucleus
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-07-17
MANSION HOUSE

The undersigned having taken the above well-known
and avorte Hotel begs leave to inform the patrons of
the house and the travelling public that he is repairing
and refurnshing and has made several changes which
will add to comfort a home and public resort. No
effort shall be spared the part of himself assis
tants to render sojourners pleasant and comfortable
Ii. B. WILLIAMS.
Charlotte, January 10, 1860
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-07-17

TAKE CARE OF Your EYEs.-One Of the most
eminent American divines, who has for some time
been compelled to forego the pleasure Of reading,
has spent some thousands of dollars in vain, and
lost years of time, in consequence of getting up
several hours before day and studying by artificial
light His eyes will never get well.
Multitudes Of men and women have made their
eyes weak for life, by the too free Of eyesght
in reading fine print and doing fine sewing. In
view of these things, it will be well to observe the
following rules III the Of the eyes:
Avoid all sudden changes between light and
darkness.
Never oegia to read, write or sew, for several
minutes after coming from the darkness to bright
light.
Never read by twilight, or moonlight, or on
very cloudy day.
Never read OF sew directly in front Of the light,
or window, or door.
1t is best to have the light to fall from above
obliquely, over the left shoulder
Never sleep SO that on the first awakening. The
eyes shall open on the light of window.
Do not use the eyesight by light SO scant that
it requires an effort 20 discriminate.
The moment you instinctivcly prompted to
rub the eyes that moment cease using them
If the eyelids are glued together on awaking up,
do not forcby open them, but apply the saliva
with the fnger-it is the speediest dilutant in the
world; then wash your eyes and face in warm
water-HaWs Journal IF HeoM
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-07-17

New CoTToN.-The first bale of New cotton
from Texas was received at New Orleans on the
9th instant
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-07-17
Carpenters Tools.

Circular, MILL crosscut, hand, ripper, pannel, prun-
ing grating lennon, back compass, webb, and butch
SAWS Braces and bits, Draw Knives, Chissels,
Augers, Gmlets, Hammers Eatchets, and Axes Brick,
pasterng, and pointing Trowels -setters Screw
plates, Stocks and dies Planes of all kinds, Spoke
shave Steelbade bevel and try Squares Spirit Levels
Pocket Levels, Spirit level Walls, Boring machines,
Gougers and in fact everything mechanic wants, in
great variety and at very low prices, at TAYLORS
Hardware Store and Tin-ware Depot opposite the Man.
sion House, Charlotte, N c.
Nav 30, 1860 If
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-07-17
FEMALE MEDICAL COLLEGE.

The Faculty of the Female Medical College Of
Pennsylvania have issued the announcement for
the eleventh annual session, to commence on We'd
nesday, the 18th Of October, 1860, and continue
five months. The announcement says the Faculty
consider as settled facts that to be ply
scians, that the study and the practice of medicine
admirably adapted to their nature, and that the
world and the profession need them, and will be
the better for them, and they desire those who go
forth as the alumne of this school, to be so thor
oughly fitted FOR their Office, as to claim and
ceive at the confidence and respect of the
community and the profession.
The curriculum of study in this institution and
the requirements for graduation in all respects
as high as those of the best medical schools in
this country. The candidates must have been
engaged in the study of medicine for three years,
two courses of lectures on each of the following
subjects Chemistry and Toxicoogy, Anatomy and
Histology, Materia Medica and General Therapeu-
tics, Physiology and Hygiene, Principles and Prac-
tice of Medicine, Principles and Practice Of Sur
gerry, Obstetrics and Diseases of Women and Chill
dren, and must also have taken two courses Of in
struction in Practical Anatomy, and presented
Thesis on some medical subject of her own compo-
siton and penmanshp
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-07-17
LAND FOR SALE.

The subscriber being desirouS of REMOVING West
offers for sale his PLANTATION, situated ten pi1oS
west of Charlotte, the waters of Paw creek and Ca
tawaba River The tract comprises $50 Acres most of
IL superior land. There is a good Dwelling and all
necessary out-houseS on the premises Terms liberal
Also Will he sold half interest in Grst and Saw
Mitl adjoining the above tract
APl ), 1860 If WN PORTER
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-07-17
Rope ! Rope! +!

5000 pounds of Manila, Juto and Cotton Rope, from
| inch to 3 inches, at TAYLORS Hardware Store,
Opposite the Mansion House
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-07-17
Hardware!! Hardware
A A, n. NJ TAYLOR

q lie generally that he has added to his extensive
stock of Stoves and Tin Ware, large and complete
stock Of Hardware. conssting in part as follows:
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-07-17
Immense Attraction!
Great Clothing Emporium
FULLINGS, SPRINGS & CO.

FULLINGS, SPRINGS & CO.
They are now opening at 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 and Marseilles Business Suits, English and
French Drap d'Ete and Alpaca Frocks and Sacks; a
large variety of Cashmere Pants-Fancy and Black;
also Fancy and Black Silk, Cashmere and Warseilles
Vests in endless variety.
Gents Furnishing Goods,
Trunks, Valises, Hats and Caps, &c, &c. All of the
above goods of the latest styles and patterns.
MANUFACTURING DEPARTMENT.
FULLINGS, SPRINGS & co. have also added to their
Ready Clothing Stock Merchant Tailoring De-
partmen to 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 good stock of Black and
colored Cloths, English, French and American Cassi-
meres, and variety of Vestings. Aso assortment
of Rock Island Cassmeres.
They feel confident of their ability undersell any
other house in 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 at least Twenty-Five
per cent to the consumer.
Bt9g" Dimes saved are Dollars made !~Sa So try
Z. FULLINGS,
JNO. NJ. SPRINGS,
JNO. p. HEATH.
April 10, 1850. If
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DISSOLUTION.

April 10, 1860. If
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1860-05-17
8.


At the residence of her son-in-law, w. III.
Campbell, in this village, on Sunday evening last.
after a long and painful illness, Mrs. MARIA,
widow of o. p. Smith, in the 5lst year OF her age.
Mrs. Smith was born in Vermont, March 2lst,
1909, but removed to Akron, Erie Co., N. Y. with
her parents, when but child, where she grew up
to be useful and valued member of the communi-
ty, and highly priced by large circle of friends
and acquaintance. She possessed those traits of
character moral and social and imbibed to
such an eminent degree those generous enobling
and endearing attributes, that she universally
beloved by all who knew her. She was one whom
we can never forget; possessing noble nature, a
large, full heart and strong well balanced mind,
by her counsel and advice, she has been to even
more than mother Although she has been a
resident of this village for the space of but two
years, and the greater portion of that time being
confined to her room by sickness, yet her loss will
be deeply felt by large circle of friends who had
become endeared to her for her high social quail
ties, her active benevolence and pure heart. Her
long, and sometimes painful illness, was borne
leving in God as the universal Father, she met
death with serene and quiet spirit, the sure evil
dence of heart at peace with God. Sleep on sleep
gently, kind, generous, noble-hearted friend !!
Thy memory shall long live entwined about the
hearts of those who knew thee best. Thou hast
left us, but thy influence and example still live,
and will continue to do their office-work. - -
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1860-05-17
SrApp1Na ARRAY. = A SCI

STABBING AFFRAY. = A serious, If
not fatal ARRAY occurred in this village Sunday
evening last at the saloon of w. HI. Scribner, in
which man named Brown was very seriously
stabbed in the abdomen and now lies in a critical
situation. 1t appears that two young men. named
Hall and Foster came to this village on that day
from Niles, where understand both reside.
Both had been drinking freely during the day
and towards evening became boisterous, in which
condition they visited Scribner's where they met
the man Brown, who was also in liquor. Some
words Immediately TRANSFERRED between Hall and
Brown. the latter alleging that Halls father had
once turned him BROWN out of doors In the
course of the conversation, it proposed to
settle the matter by fight, and both % squared"
At this time it is claimed that Foster ran up and
struck Brown in the abdomen with his knife, in
ficting . dangerous wound Hall and Foster
Immediately got into their buggy and started for
Niles. Upon the facts becoming known, officer
Clemmer and 7. J. Gardner started in pursuit,
first having telegraphed TO the Deputy Sheriff of
Niles to apprehend them in case they should go
there. They were caught near Niles and brought
back to this place the same night. Monday morning
they were taken before Justice Wagner when
their examination was fixed for the 2Sd inst.
Hall gave bail for his appearance at that time.
and Foster, in default of bail was taken to Jail.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1860-05-17
CHANCERY NOTICE.

CTATE OF MICHIGAN-The Circuit Court for
- the County of Cass-In Chancery. -
Mary L. Bratt, CompPt At session of said
VS.. Court, held at Cassapo-
Aadrew j. Bratt, Def't lis, in said County, on
the 10th day OF May, 1sse.-Present, Honorable
Nathaniel Bacon, Circuit Judge.
1t satisfactorily appearing to the Court, that the
Defendant, Andrew j. Brat is nonresident of
this State and resides in the State of Indiana On
motion of c. Shanahan, Solicitor for Complainant
it is ordered that said defendant cause his appear
ance to be entered in this cause and file an answer
to Compliments Bill in three months from the
date of this order and in default thereof that the
said Bill be taken as confessed by the said defen
dant 1t is further ordered, that within twenty
DAYS, the said Complainant cause this order to be
published in the Cass County Republican, a news
paper published at Dowagiac, in said County of
Cass, and that said publication be continued in
said newspaper at least once in each week for six
successive weeks, or that she cause COPY of this
order to be personally served on the said Andrew
j. Brat at least twenty days before the time above
prescribed for his appearance.
n. BACON, Circuit Judge.
G. SHANAHAN, Compartments Solicitor.
COUNTY OF cass foregoing nFs9y to sf Be trne
copy of the order of publication made and entered
in the above entitled cause
CHARLES G.. LEWIS,
Register in Chancery.
Dated, May 18th, 1850. mayl74%W6
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1860-05-17
a. We have heretofore neglected

to notice the improvements that have been made
on the Michigan Central Railroad grounds in this
village. Under the direction of Mr.. Pardee, the
grounds each side of the passenger house have
been re-fenced and laid out in a neat and tasty
manner. and we viii venture to assert that they
are not equalled, on the line of the road. Trees
have been set out, flower beds tastefuly arranged
each side of graveed walks. while in the center
of the enclosure west of the Depot, is beautiful
fountain of water throwing six streams and they
leap up into the air in the most graceful manner,
while number of the finny tribe gambol in the
clear water of the basin which surrounds the
fountain Every thing about the grounds look
beautiful and inviting, and will well repay visit