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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-01-18

THIRTY PIGEONS IN THIRTY DAYs.-We find
in one of German papers of last week, the
statement of wager between two gentlemen of
this place. one of whom binds himself to eat for
one month every day roast pi geOn for his dinner.
This reminds us of the fact that in the month of
August, in the year 1885, when the writer was
living in London, only young Frenchman could
carry off the prize of s. 900 offered by the Scientific
Society of London for said task. There was much
excitement at that time in the Metropolis about
this singular case. The Chimes" filled whole
columns with reports of the many individuals who,
induced by the high reward, had made the attempt
and given it up without being able to accomplish
the required feat. At first sight it seemed very
easy to win that pigeon prize, but experience has
since shown quite reverse Pigeons heavy
diet, the excessive use of which will cause an OBJ
struotion of the bile in its passage into the duoden-
UNI. The individual becomes dull, oppressed, and
costive; most always, in the latter years, yellow
color of the skn and the putrcfraction of the blood
have shown the bad effect of the immoderate use
of roast pigeOn.-St. Louis R'P"dlican.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-01-18

saving of 20 per cent. by going to PALMERS to
buy your Candies, they manufactured at his
Confectionery always fresh and free from all poisonous
coloring.
West India Fruits, Raisins, Nuts, Havana Segars,
Snuff Fine cut chewing and smoking Tabacco; French,
English and German Fancy Goods: Musical instruments;
Velosipedes, Cabs Willow Wagons and Baskets of the
finest quality Christmas Toys, Cake Trimming &C.,
which the public will please call and examine.
RB@ One Door above the Bank of Charlotte.
Dec. s, 1859, J. D. PALMER,
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-01-18
June %, 1859. Y

For Family use, the Eureka Machine possesses the
following desirable qualities: l. 1t is strongly built
runs lightly, and lts movements simple and easily
understood. 2. 1t works with two threads using a
shuttle, and makes the LockStch, which is approve ed
for all kinds of work. and for many varieties is the only
admissible stitch B. While it will sew the highest
possible in heavy fabrics it is susceptible of the
most delicate adjustment for upon light and fragile
maeral hence II is peculiarly fitted perform the
most endless variety of work which comes within the
range of family sewing. f. In addition to the admitted
advantages peculiar to Shuttle Machines it is so con-
struced that it can be at high of speed
without damage. 5. 1t any kind of thread max
ing uniform stitch, and presenting the general
appearance on both sides of the material sewed
Opinions Of the Press.--The ease with which it is
worked the little trouble in keeping it in running order
no disturbance of bolt screw necessary-expaips
the secret of its universal popuarityN T. Day Book
The simplicity of these machines make them exceed
ingly desirable for family use.-Ladies' Visitor
1t ranks high in the market and is preferred over all
others for its durability and simplcity.-N T. News
January ,, 1860.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-01-18
New Books.

New Books.
History of FREDERICK THE GREAT, by Thos. Garlic.
MIzPAH:-Prayer and Friendship, by l.. c. LOOMS.
CoURTsHIP AND MATRIMoNY with other Sketches by
Robert Morris.
THE MINISTER OF LIFE, by NJ. L Charlesworth
THE SoCIAELE; or l0l Home Amusements.
TIE LIFE AND TINES of the GREAT HUGH Miller of
Scotland. by T. n. Brown.
ANNALS THE AMERICAN PULPIT, by DR.. Sprague.
L1rpINCorT's PRoNoUNCING GAZETTEER, or Geographic
cal Dictionary of the World,
DORA DEAN MAGGIE MILLER, Mrs N. J. Holmes.
SECURING WHITE Horse, the long Vacation
Ramble of London Clerk.
THE kN. PEPpER,-Papers by Jacques Maurice.
Dust AND FoME, Three Oceans and Two CONT
nents by I. Robinson Warren.
also have few copies of HAWKS HISTORY n. c.,
Vols and II.
CANTwELLs JUSTICE and n. C. Form Book
Feb Is, 1859. P. j. LOWRIE.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-01-18

A PREDICTION FOR THE New YEAR.-Amona
the Scotch, in the Highlands, the following
prediction in relation to the wind on New Years
Eve is currently believed:
"If New Years Eve night winds blow South,
1t betokeneth warmth and growth;
If West much milk, and fish in the sea;
1fNorth, much cold and storms there will be;
If East, the trees will bear much fruit;
IF Northeast flee it. man and brute"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-01-18

In presenting you with DIR. EATON'S INFANTH.E
CORDIAL desire to state its superiority every
nostrum that quack has heretofore offered you
Frst-lt is the preparation of a regular physician,
who is well qualified from much experience in infantlG
complaints to prescribe for them. Secondy-It is
rely free from paregoric opiate of any kind, and
consequently relieves by removing the suengs of your
child, instead of deadening its sensibties Thirdly
1t put with great care, comparison of it with
any other article for infante complaints will show:
the roots from which il is distilled being dug from
the forests under the direction of Dr. Eaton many of
them by his own hands Fourthly-Iti perfectly harm
less and injure the delicate infant and is
certain and relief in all the following cases, which
is its chief merit over every other preparation, viz:
FOR ALL COMPLAINTS ATTENDING TEETHlNG;
such as DYSENTERY COLO, &c. also, for sOtennG
the gums and relieving pain. For regulating the bow
els it is nnequalled. For Cold the Head it is
relief For GROUP the most fatal and trying of discs
ses it can be relied on with perfect confidence and
being powerful anti-spasmodie in all cases Of cOnvH
sions or fits, earnestly recommend you TO lose no
time in procuring it, Lastly-It costs so much more
than other preparations of the kind that cannot a
ford such long those whose whole
expense is their Advertising for the reason, 1t
commends itself as the most reliable to all mothers. In
ali cases, the directions wrapped around each bottle
must be strictly followed. Price rs cents per bottle
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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-01-18
N 0 IT c z .
Charlotte Foundry
AND MACHINE SHOP,

Having purchased from J. A. Fox the above establish
ment the undersigned bcgS leave call the attention
of the public the fact that he is ready to fill
every order for making Steam Engines Cotton and To-
bacco Presses, and every description of Machienery.
All kinds of Castings in ron Brass and other metals
made at short notice and reduced prices. Particular
attention given the making and repairing of Thresh
ing Machines, Horse Powers, Cotton Gins, Mill works,
and Agricultural Works of all kinds. Backsmthng,
job Wagon Work and Horse Shooting done with des-
patch Old Iron Brass and Copper Castings bought
the Foundry taken in exchange for job work. All
kinds of Wood Tnrning also done.
JOHN NJ. HOWE.
January g. 1860. en-
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-01-18

p6rNot long since, an old lady entered OReilly s
telegraph Office in Pittsburg and said she had a
message to send to Wheeling. In few minutes
her note was deposited in dumb waiter, and as
cended in mysterious manner through the cell
ing.
s.Is that going ight to Wheeling" inquired
the old lady, with her eyes bent upon the ceiling.
Eyes ma am" answered the clerk.
81 never was there" continued she, "but it hard
y seems possible that their town in that direction.
When will get an answer, Mr. Telegraph"
II can scarcely tell ma am; it may be two or three
hours"
The old lady went away, and returned in exact
ly two hours Just as she entered the door the
dumb-water came down through the ceiling.
There is your answer, ma'a am" said the clerk
The old lady took the neat yellow envelope In
her hands, with smile of mingled qualification and
astonishment
Now that beats ALL exclaimed she, "bless my
heart. All the way from Wheeling, and the wafer
still wet. That is an awkward looking box, but
it can travel like pizen."
John Randolph, of Roanoke was in tavern, ly-
ing on a sofa in the parlor, waiting for the stage
to come to the door, dandifed chap stepped in
to the room with whip in hand, just come from
drive, and standing before the mirror, arranged his
hair and collar, quite unconscious Of the presence
of the gentleman on the sofa. After attudlnlzing
a while, he turned to go out, when Mr. Randolph
asked him,
"Has the stage Gomez"
"stage, sir. stage said fop, give nothing to do
with it, sir"
"Oh beg your PARDON said Randolph, quiet
ly, 81 Honght yOu acere the drtrer''
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-01-18

Courtesy comes cheap, but brings good deal.
Show landlady little "particular attention,
and you get the best room in the house, season
ticket in the private parlor, such cosy bed, to say
nothing of the run of the pantry and Il great many
other institutions of feathers and fairness, about
which Smith, jenkins, Brown and others your
fellow boarders, know just nothing. Courtesy is a
happy invention.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-01-18
PEA N EAT,.

We keep at Steam FIGURING Mill in this place
Pea Meal for feeding cows and stock. Also, we have
hand at all times, Family, Extra Superfne and
coarse Flour. We warrant our family -four.
Corn Neal and GritS always be had at the mill.
J. WILKES 4 co.
April 10, 1859
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-01-18

Sold by CHURCH DUPONT, Druggists, No So
Maiden Lane New York, and by all respectable Drug
pists throughout the country.
November 81 1859, ~
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-01-18
Look to your Interest.

At BooNE'5
BOOT AND gHOG NMPO2aUM
Large sales made from day to day at great sacri
flee to the manufacturer.
good doube-soled nailed Brogan sold for 81 IS
The very best Brogans at so
Singe-sOed Brogans at 90
A Great Saving ="
In chdrens boys and misses Shoes is effected by the
introduction of Copper Points for the protection of the
toe, and the manufacturer warrants that pair will
last long three pair of the old style. To be had
only at j. B. F. Boone's
LADIES will find it to their interest to call Boone
and examine his stock it is far superior any other
offered in the State.
GENTS will find it to their comfort to call at Boone's
and fit themselves with Il Boot or Shoe on reasonable
terms.
Boone has good Shoes.
Boone has fine and splendid assortment of Boots
Boone has cheap BrOgans
Boone has the very best article of Brogans.
Boone has childrens Shoes with metallic tips.
Boone has boys and youths Shoes with metallic tips
Boone has boys and youths Boots with metallic tips
Boone has gents fine doubles oiled water proof Boots
very cheap.
Boone has Ladies' fine high-heeled Congress Caters,
and great many varieties too numerous to mention.
Call and examine for yourselves.
J. b. F. BOONE,
Sept. 81, 1859. Opposite the Bank of Charlotte.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-01-18
S a N r O RD'S
FAMILY
CATHARTIC PILLS,

COMPOUNDED FKt'M
Pure Vegetable Extracts, aud Hut mp in
GLASS CASES, Air tight, and will Keep
n Climate.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-01-18

The Family Cal
tie but active Cathartic
used in Ais practice more
The constantly increasing
have long used the PILLs
all express in regard to their
them within the reach Of all.
The Profession well know
on different portions of the
The FAMILY CAL
has, with due reference tol
been compounded from a
table Extracts, which act
alimeutary canal. and are
es where a Cath1rtic Ii
raagenents of the
ness, Pai,.s iR the
COStfveness, p aIu
the whole bod
frequently, IL neglected.
yer, Loss OF Appel
satIon Of Cold over
ness. Headache. or
all 1 u a a I'M an a toryI
Children or Adults,
Puri Fl er of the Blood
flesh ID heir, too numerous
meut- Dose. l to3.
PRICE TIL
The Liver InvlgoI
tharffc pills are retail
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. tbartic Pill. il n gen.
4 which the proprietor has
! than twenty years.
: demand from those who
7 and the satisfaction which
. use, has induced me to place
. that different Caihartics act
bowels.
1'HARTIC Pill
this well established fact,
\ variety Of the purest vege-
alike on every part Of the
good and safe in all cas-
4 needed. such as DE.
: So O IN q G n Sleepf.
z Back AID LOIns,
and Soreness over
from sudden cold, which
end in a long course Of Fe-
! lite, n Creeping sem
. the body, Restless.
A weight iii he head,
\ Diseases. WOrEsaS In
! IShcu ID atlssa, a great
Z and many diseases 10 which
j TO mention Ia this advertise
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1860-06-27
THE RESULT.

We publish in another column, a brief but,
We think, relisble abstract of the proceed
ings of the Baltimore Convention, and We
hope our readers will peruse it carefully
We are glad the storm is over, and that the
time for calm and tranquil thought has como
at last. Our fears aud not our hopes have
been realized; but we deem it best not TO make
any comments now. OF one thing our rea-
ders may rest assured-we will not persue a
timid or cowardly course in the contest. We
viii always be found fearlessly upholding the
toll worn and heretofore invinclble banner of
Democracy, and if it is to go down, we will
go down with it. We will continue to be
what we are nova National man. In the
words of Rufus Choate, WE WILL ATTACH OUR
SELF TO NO PARTY, THAT DOES NOT CARRY THE
FLAG AND KEEP STEP To THE MUSIC OF THE
Union. We announce the result of the pro-
ceedings at Baltimore more in grief than in
anger The only emotion that we feel are
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1860-06-27
FOR GOVERNOR,
HENRY D. FOSTER,
OF WESTMORELAND COUNTY.
DELEGATE ELECTIONS.

THE DEMOCRATIC VOTERS OF THE
several Election Districts of the County of Cam
bria. are requested to meet on SATURDAY the
7th day Of JULY, at the places designated by
law for holding the General Elections, and then
and there elect by ballot two persons to repre-
GENT them in County Convention The Delegates
thus chosen will meet at the Court House, IN the
Borough of Ebensburg. on MONDAY the 9th
lay of JULY at 2 o'clock P. NJ, to nominate
candidates for the several Offices to be filed at
the ensuing General Election, and to transact
such other business as the usages and interests of
the party require. The Election for Delegates
to be opened at O'Clock P. NJ, and to be kept
open until o'clock.
II. G.. DEV1NE,
June 20, 1860. Chairman Co. Com.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1860-06-27
Celebration.

There will be = grand demonstration at
Cherry Tree. on the coming 4th of July
Dinner will be. served on the celebration
ground by J. d. Shaw, Esq The order of
The day viii be the reading ofthe Declara-
ton of Independence, Orations, Music, Din
ner. Toasts, &c. Also grand display of
fire works in the evening, swings, flying hor-
ses and platforms will be prepared for those
who wish 20 fly through the air, revolve ar
ound post, or trip the light fantastic toe.-
Come one and all to help celebrate the day,
and partake of Shaws' good things. all that's
interested.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1860-06-27
Both Sides Of the Question.

This title of the new work announced some
time since & which has just been issued by A
NJ. Spangler, editor of ''The Farmer and
Gardner" 1t is neat volume, in which the
important question whether the present sys-
tenn of cultivation, pruning and general man
agement. is better adapted to promote health.
vigor, longevity and productiveness in the
grape vine, than closer approximation to
natures system, is ably discussed.
The aticle on the classification of the spe-
cies and varieties of the grape VINE. is not
only new, but of the highest Importance
Every grape grower, if he has but single
vine, should have copy, particularly as it
can be had for the trihing sum of 35 cents in
cloth, or % cents in paper binding. Ad-
ress,
A. M. SPANGLER, Philadelphia.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1860-06-27
THE TICKET.

To-day we place at our mast head the name of
JOHN C. BRECKENRIDGE, of Kentucky, as
the Democratic candidate for President, and
GEN. JOSEPH LANE, of Oregon, for Vice
President. They were placed in nomination by
the Democratic Delegates at Baltimore on last
Saturday, and we will support them. Brecken-
ridge Is our General. We are volunteer in his
service, and from this day forth, we will drill,
and drill, and march and countermarch, until we
become perfect regular.
Democrats of Cambria! We have deemed it
our duty to take a firm and decided stand under
the circumstances, and we therefore fearlessly
fling to the breeze the flag bearing the names of
JOHN C. BRECKENRIDGE and JOSEPH
LANE. Beneath that flag we are willing to
stand or fall. If we fall, will die struggling
for the principles of the Democratic party-a
consideration that rises high above anything that
can betide US personally
The Douglas men in the Baltimore Convention
were naughty and insolent. douglas or no
MANI was their motto When it became evil
dent to the most careless observer, that the de-
sign was, if possible, to abolitionize the party,
the delegates from Virginia, the Mother of States
and of Statesmen, withdrew. The representa-
tives Of the State which is the urn of Washing
ton, refused to rningle any longer with the abo-
lition horde, and we honor them for pursuing
the course they did. Heaven bless great and
magnanimous Old Virginia. '.Wheresoever else
the pillars of the Republic may tremble, still
may she stand fast in her place of power and oi
beauty forever"
The ticket which we place at our mast head,
is certainly one that we ought not to feel asham.
ed of. There is not home from the Atlantic
to the Pacific, in which the name of john c.
Breckenridge is not a household word; and that
man who asks who is Joseph Lane, has never
read the history of the Mexican War. Next
week we viii have great deal more to say con-
corning our candidates. At present we have
only time to unfurl our banner to the breeze, an6
assure "all who it may concern" that it shall
remain where ice have placed it, until it floats il
victory, or falls in shreds to the ground
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1860-06-27
Inventions and Improvements are
not Confined to Mechanics.

There are others, not perhaps SO outspoken
and noisy, that occupy deeper strata of So
ciety. whose improvements are not less palpa-
BILE, and whose silent influence upon the COM
fort and happiness of society not less striking.
True, the advent Of sowing machine, fea-
per, or plowing machine, which at once
does the labor of score of hands, is an event
so notable, an Improvement so manifest, that
all are impressed with its importance. In
almost all cases tie result is gained not so
much by the discovery of new powers as by
the new application and combination of those
long known and understood. What is yet
more remarkable is. that the new application
is so simple and efficient that we wonder it
had not been thought of and applied long
ago.
Such were our reflections on seeing one of
Prof. Humphreys family cases of SPECIFIC
HoMEPATHIo MEDICINES. Comprised in a
small case, which is handsome ornament for
lady's table, you have twenty specific reme-
dies, appropriate for almost every ailment or
disease which may occur in a family, togeth-
er with q concise little manuel of directions
and use. The whole arrangement is simpli-
city itself, and the remedies are So arranged
and labeled that any intelligent person may
apply them at once successfully, and thus, In
the most important sense, become their own
physician. No accurate investigation or study
no balancing of probabilities, is necessary
Here is the ailment,-there the pleasant su-
gar-plum remedy. All this simplicity and
certainty is attained by the mere combination
of the best Homeopathic Medicines according
to Prof. Humphreys theory and discovery.
So simple and common sense, and yet so eff
cient, does the whole arrangement appear,
nd -, elv - fbo re 0f a
family, that we wonder the profession had not
long ago availed themselves of it, and that
just such simple and pleasant remedies had
not been given to the people long ago. Ii
this new discovery and arrangement shall
have the effect. which it promises to 90, Of
driving from use the destructive and delete
rious drugs SO long in vogue. and inducing a
reliance on nature and such mild means, il
must be considered one of the most important
improvements of the age, and one which a
suffering and over-dosed world sadly require
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1860-06-27
Dedication.

The members of the Cherry Tree Lodge,
No. All o of o. T. will turn out in full
regalia on the coming 4th ofJuly, for the pur
pose of Dedicating the Cementry established
by them in this place. All members of the
Fraternity are invited to meet with us on
that occasion
Committee of Arrangements
P J. Stifler,
J. TonkIn,
P Kinports,
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1860-06-27
F We learn that the glorious Fourth

N We learn that the glorious Fourth :"
will be celebrated in an appropriate manner in
our town. The Scholars of the various sab
bath schools will turn out in procession, and
refreshments at the proper time will be the
order of the day. There will be procession
of the Sons of Temperance in the afternoon.
They will appear in full regalia. The citi-
zens of Loretto and Allegheny townships will
celebrate the day by Pic Mic at Loretto.
All who wish to spend the day pleasantly
should attend. Loretto is now classic
ground. If you wish to observe the day as
it ought to be observed, go to the ground
which the ashes of GalItzin have made sa-
cred.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1860-06-27
rProf Nichols. the King of Wizards

~Prof. Nichols. the King of Wizards.
will give two Of his entertaining exhibitions
in the Town Hall on Friday afternoon and
evening. From the notices we have seen of
the Professor. he certainly is master of his
art, and his entertainments are both cnstruc-
tive and amusing. As such exhibitions are
of rare occurrence in this place. we have no
doubt but that the Hall will be crowded.
Turn out for this may be the only chance you
will have to see such display of art.