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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-07-03

THE WAR WITH CHINA.-It is predicted that
the war of England and France with China will
be long, desultory and unproductive. The defeat
of the British fotilla last year has elated the
Chinese beyond measure, and they have made
extraordinary preparations for the coming contest
The vastness of the population, if it offered
no resistance, would render an armed occupacy of
the country almost impractcable the occu-
pacy of the Pacific. Nothing would belong to the
invaders but such waves of this great ocean of
humanity as might be just under their heels. To
blockade few ports and hold some important towns,
will be all that can he accomplished. The idea Of
going to war seriously with this enormous and
absurd mass of humanity, is beneath the dignity
of England and France. 1t will be as troublesome
as pig driving, with drover to thousand swine
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-07-03
PULLEAi & co,
AuctiOneers for Sale of Negroes.

Odd Fellows Hall, Franklin Street,
RICHMOND, VA.
ALBERT c. PULLIAM, RoBr PULLIAM DANL wEIsIGER.
Daily sales-publc and private. We pledge our
strcteSt attention to the business entrusted to and
will all communications promptly. Porter al
ways at each Depot
Nav o. 1860 v 81.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-07-03
FARMING IMPLEMENTS.

All the premium Farming Implements of the cee-
brated Salisbury make, to be had at A. A. n. N. Tay-
lor'S:
THE POPULAR HORSE PLOW.,
The LIGHTEST RUNNING 2 HORSE PLOW, both
with Steel Point and Shear Reversible.
The STRONGEST CORN -SIfEIIER in the market
The best THRESIIER and 4 HORSE POWER, OF
Alamance pattern with straight spiral bar cylinder
THRESHERS and WINNOWERS, put up more sub
stantiay than any Northern make.
CULTITATORS, Steel points reversible.
- CUTTING BOXES, with and three blades.
All made in your neighborhood at Salisbury, by
FRERCKS & RAEDER, and be had at A. A. n. NJ
TAYLOR'S Hardware Store, Charlotte, N
MAY /, 1860. 3m
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-07-03
LAND FOR SALE

The subscriber being dcsirious of ramo,; W.
offers for sale his PLANTATION situated tco -
west of Charlotte, the waters of Paw creek a,J ~
.a"aoa River The tract comprises $50 Acres most f
II superior land. There is a good Dwelling and all
necessary out-houses on the premises Terms Ibsrsi
wl!l be sold half interest in a Grist and Saw
MIL adjoining the above tract 80"
nF' . 1857 WM. " PORTER
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-07-03

Ba- 'Well, George" asked a friend of young
lawyer, chow do you like your profession?" "Alas,
sir, my profession is better than my practice"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-07-03
Immense Attraction!
Great Clothing Emporium
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 Marseiles 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 Narsees
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 dy-made Clothing Stock, Merchant Tailoring De-
parmen 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 ofGoods, 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. Also, assortment
of Rock Island Cassimeres
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.
BSy~ Dimes saved are Dollars made ~EF3a So try
L. FULLINGS,
JNO. NJ. SPRINGS,
JNO. 2. HEATH
April TO- 1860. If
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-07-03
NOTICE.

.t is expected that all persons trading with OATES
& WILLIAMS will settle their bills every THREE
MONTHS
Our accounts to April now ready for settlement
Please call and pay what yon owe us. Prompt pay
will enable us sell you goods lower.
OATES & WILLIAMS
June u, 1860. "a 3t --.r
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-07-03

w. c. q r. RAILRoAD.-The Work on the
Wilmington, Charlotte and Rutherford Railroad,
beyond Charlotte we understand, lis being vigorously
prosecuted, and track laying is making rapid
headway. In this neighborhood the work is also
being carried on with energy. The bridge across
the Pee Dee is in very forward state, the laying
of the stone, which had been dressed and got ready
during the winter, having been commenced some
two months ago. The indications are that the
bridge will be finished some time before the rails
are laid to the river Wadesboro' Argus. ~
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-07-03
Gbe mfsfrrn DrmDfrat.
WHAT THE DRED SCOTT CASE DE-
CIDED =
CHARLOTTE, N. C.

In the 10Th VOL of Iiowards Reports, page 395,
1t is stated that the Supreme Court of the United
States decided in the Dred Scott case as follows:
1. "The territory thus acquired by the people
of the United States for their common and equal
benefit. through their agent and trustee, the Fed
eraI Governments, Congress can exercise no power
over the rights of persons property of citizen
in the territory which is prohibited by the Consti-
tuition. The Government and the citizen, when-
the Territory is open to settlement both enter
it with their respective rights defined and limited
by the Constitution
2. "Coneress have no right to prohibit the citi-
of any particular State or States from taking
up their home there, while it permits citizens of
any particular State States to do Nor has it
a right to give privileges to class of citizens
which it refuses to another. The Territory is ac-
quired for their equal and common benefit, and if
open to any must be open to all upon equal and
the same terms"
8. every citizen has right to take with him
into the Territory any article of property which
the Constitution Of the United States recognizes
as property" =
4. "The Constitution recognizes slaves as prop
erty, and pledges the Federal Government to pro-
tect it. And Congress cannot exercise any more
authority that description of property than it
may constitutionally exercise over property Of any
other kind"
5. The act of Congress, therefore, prohibiting
citizen of the United States taking with him his
slaves when he removes to the Territory in ques-
tion to resde an exercise of authority over pri-
vate property which is not warranted by the Con-
stitution and the removal of the plaintiff by his
owner to that Territory gave him no title to free
dom
g. "While it remains Territory Congress may
legsate it within the scope of its constitution
al powers in relation to citizens of the United
States and may establish territorial government,
and the form of this local government must be
regulated by the discretion of Congress-; but with
powers not exceeding those which Congress itself
by the Constitution is authorized to exercise over
citizens of the United States in respect to their
rights of persons of property. -
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-07-03
THE AID VALOREM ERA:
The Classic Age.

Our Opposition neighbors are making this
classic age. and We may expect that the English
will soon become a dead language If SO, you
that condescend to speak and write it. now, had
better hold fast what you have got, for you may
become Professor of Divinity, Presidents of Col
leges, and all that, simply on account of your
knowege of the English language
Our friend of the Raleigh Register leads the
way, of course, in bringing before us the renown-
ed glories of olden times, such as al cdlorem, Mc,
hec, hoe, and the like. A correspondent of that
paper, too, shows his pluck in this particular and
heads an article thus "quousquc tandem d6ufere
Catalina patientia aostraP
just look at it 2? Is it not most profoundly
edifying to the people? It must be if the Oppo-
sition say so, We suppose the English of this
sentence, if any body can be excused for translat
ing any thing so sublime into such vulgar diction:
s'Ho,r long, oh C"tdtine, aeiH thou abuse our pa
tience." The typographical corps cannot fail to
discern what depth of thought, what digging OF
the intellect required to bring this thing forth.
What is the English we have given compared to
the 9uousgue or the tdRdem? Nothing at all, as
the ad uaiorena army will testify-nothing in a
matter ofedifcation and enlightenment.
We see how it is The Opposition means to get
alive into power through dead languages; and as
we may expect to see the Register come out, some
of these days, with editorials, communications and
advertisements, all written in "choice Italian
We are tempted to give quotation for our
friends to translate, from dead language; yes dead
as a herring: "Llmudeeksare incioynoneare, inpin-
etarfs, inouknoneis. = GoJdsboro Tribune. -
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SoUTH CAROLINA ENTERPRIsE.-At collation.
given in Boston on the occasion of the trip Of the
pioneer of line of steamships between Charles
ton and the former city, it stated that the first
100 miles of railroad built in the world was built
in South Carolina; that the South Carolina Rail
road Company was the first in the United States
to run successfully locomotive engine on a rail
road and the first to carry the Y. S. Mail; and
that Charleston was the first port in the Union to
build an ocean steamer, to establish a Sailors
Home or Temperance Boarding House, and to
establish Marine School for boys
CRUMBS OF CoMFoRT.-Blessed are they that
are blind, for they shall see no ghosts. - -saasF
Blessed are they that ignorant for they are
happy in thinking that they know everything.
Blessed are they that are deaf, for they never
need to lend money, nor listen to tedious stories
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-07-03
PEA MEAL.
cotton SAW GINS.

vi . tne pest quality with 10 inch saws moveable-
snIeu ros and timed brush, and all other necessary
loEemehts-dei'vered at any Railroad station in the
~ : ~ - P. saw These Gins took the premium at
ths D T. State Fair in 1858 and 1859.
Tanter$ wishing to purchase Gins of the subscriber
10 "e 70 SEND their orders early as there is gem
N, ~ -. J. NJ ELLIOTT
~ ~ ''OV' ON Winnsboro s. C.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-07-03

SERVED RIGHr-Lettersl from Saratoga. and
other fashionable watering places at the North,
give dolefu accounts of the tribuatons of the adj
vance guard visitors of these watering places.
They complain of the baths, of the rooms. and eve-
rything connected with the hotels. They
neither decently fed nor comfortably lodged. Still
we hear every day around us, .tare you going to
Saratoga this summer" '0h certainly" as
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-07-03

- An EASY WAY TO MEND A BROKEN HEART.-
We find the following among the personal ad-
vertisements in late number of the New York
Herald: -.
False one, you have broken my heart; but take
me TO the great National Concert Saloon TO night
and all shall be forgotten-all forgiven. 80
JULIET.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-07-03

"A Mrs Smith having lost her husband, adver-
tises after this fashion: ssta
Lost, strayed or stolen-an individual whom |,
in an urgent moment Of loneliness, was thought
less enough to adopt as my husband. He rs a
rood looking and feeble individual; knowing
enough however, to go in when it rains, unless
some good looking girl offers him her umbrella
ANYBODY who will bring him back, SO That can
chastise him for running away, viii he asked to
stay to tea By HENRIETTA A. SMITH
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-07-18

No CAUSE FOR DIssoLUTIoN.-In the reports
of the second days proceedings of the Baltimore
Convention, we find the following:
Mr.. Fisher, of Virginia, desired to know whether
members of this Convention to bee xcluded from
this hall by police. If so, help me God will not
submit TO such an outrage. 1 have my commission
here, and it is not my passport to this Convention
will not retain my seat here. (Laughter.) You
have right to keep trained bands at the door to
prevent members entering the hall. The tickets had
been changed since the morning session.
Mr.. Stetson, of New York, had been similarly
treated at the door, but did not think it any
son for n secession from the Convention or disso-
luton of the Union. Qaughter.) Some of the Off
have neglected their duty and that is all Ihave
to complain of.
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-07-18

Sands SnrsnpnriIIH-For Purifying the Blood
Health depends almost entirely upon the state oi the
blood II the valring fluid which peryades every tissue
membrane fibre. hlament gland other organ primary
and subsidiary be charged with the elements Of disease
sickness must be the consequence and until the is
eradcaed no permanent relief be expected. II IL
here that the powerful health restoring properties Of
SANDS SARSAPARIII.A manifested its searching
operation reaches the germ disease and the per
forms re therefore radical and thorough Read the tes
tmony in another column
Bs- Prepared and sold by 4. D. ~. SANDS, Druggists
100 Fulton street New York
For sale by II. JOHNSON \ CO.. and EEnINGTGN 4
CO.. San Francisco RICE COFFIN, Marysvile; i. H.
MCDONALD 4 CO.. Sacramento; II. II. WICKES X co .
Nevada and by Druggists generally. l31y
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-07-18
So
ROBES
.CL.OAKS

TCNIDROIDERED VELVET CLOAKS--
Il Caps Chesterfield Sacks Cloth and silk Mantillas, OF
all kinds and eserptionsthe latest fashions direct from
New York.
Long and square bochc shawls mantilla shaWl plaid
long and 50 are shnMls OF all kinds.
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-07-18

FALSE PRETENsEs.-The Republicans say that
Lincoln split rails long time ago, and therefore he
ought to be elected President 1t appears, however,
they are running on false pretenses. The Pitts
burg Post abiding to the subject, says:
An old Citizen who Travelled much in Illinois thir-
ty years ago, and especially familiar with the
district of country where Abe resided says that Abe
never split rail in his life. In those days. he says,
the people never thought Of such thing splitting
rails. They went into the swamps and cut hoop
poles and saplings for fences, and used them round
as nature made them.
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-07-18
The school FUND OF Nevada County.

Owing to the increasing educational wants, and
the great deficiency Of the public money to meet
those wants in many of the districts the undersigned
respectfully suggests to the Trustees of such dis
tricts, to open subscription lists asking voluntary
contributions or, to call district meetings for the
purpose Of supplying their own educational wants
by voting taxation. The second, third, fourth and
fifth sections of the school laws, passed April 10Th,
1885, make ample provision for the calling of meet
ings, and the imposing OF such tax. The sacred
nature Of your CHARGE the proper mental and moral
training Of the youth of your respective districts,
will justify your most jealous Efforts in their behalf
and should elicit from the public the most lively
interest. Respectfully yours,
CT. OvRRToN,
County Superintendent.
Na~.do I,i,, lc,h lSc0
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-07-18
gytriHl YHtirss.

To the Teachers OF the Public Schools of
Nevada County.
In conformity with the amcndatory act TO estab-
lish, support and regulate common schools approx
cd April 18th 1850, you hereby required to meet
at the office of the undersigned in the city Of Nevada
on Saturday July Dist, for examination and recep-
ton of certificates of qualifications teachers Of
the Public Schools. Without strict compliance
with the above teachers cannot be recipients of the
public money.
c. T. OVERTON,
County Superintendent for Nevada county.
Nevada, July I'd, 1860.
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-07-18

BR1LL1ANT METEoR.-About dark on Saturday
evening, says the MarysviIle Express, persons at
the Park saw a large and brilliant meteor, which
made its appearance in the northwest and passed
across to the east finally separating into many parts
and disappearing 1t was visible, we arc informed,
for the space Of two or three minutes,
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-07-18

County SUPERINTENDENT.
Nevada, July 10th, 1860.
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-07-18

Give that suffering Babe Mrs. WNsLow''
SOOTHING SyRrP, and all the Pain IF 7beihg is removed
at once. For sale by RUDOLPH HUNT, % Main street
Nevada. opposite milford Co.'S. banking house.
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-07-18
EMBROIDERIES :

COLLARS AND SLEEVES-of all kinds and
u descriptions cambria and muslin edgings all kinds;
cambria and muslin bands thread edgings lace edgngs
Valencennes lace. Also,-Nelvet ribbons and dress
trimmings Of all kinds and descriptions wool damask
for curtains embroidered muslin and lace curtains
canbric and linen handkerc hiefs-embrodered handker
chiefs brown and beached linen damask, by the yard
brown and beached linen table linen doylcs ard
napkins linen diaper and toweng, and table covers Of
g.Is
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-07-18


E MILLINERY GOODS,
~ OF ALL X N D S.
OUR BoNNEIS arc made in our own store, from the
--latest New York fashions. Bonnets made and retrmmed
at the shortest notice.
Pr n t s.
Snn PIECES MERRIMAC-Coohese and 9TH
e)NJU or STYLES from ~ IL |. cts. per yard. Aarge
stock ~ bleachcd and brown sheetng Of all widths.
Hoop skirts Bamoral skirts. MArseilles and Lancaster
Quilts, and
Other Articles too Numerous to Mention.
We are alec receiving by every steamer shipped direct
to us, the Latest Styles Of DRESS GOODS, EMBROIDER
IFS &c &c. to be procured in New York.
All of which will DO sold
Es- Cheaper than the Cheapest. IN
Lndies-give ms n Coll, and examine goods
for yourselves.
A- We will attOnd promptly to all Orders from the
Country.
Nevada Feb. LIST, 1s60.--Is-tf
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1860-02-01
NEW FALL AND WINTER GOODS

i ANSONVILLE, o. K.-H. SWAN
announces to the citizens of Ansonvile and the
surrounding country, that he has just returned
from the East and is now opening at his store an
extensive stock of choice and serviceable Fall and
Winter Gods consisting of general assortn ent of
DRY GOODS, GROCERIES. HARDWARE,
QUEENS-WARE, CEDAR-WARE, TIN-W ARE,
BONNETS. HATS & CAPS, BOOTS SHOES,
Ready-lIade Ciothing, Varntshes, Pants
and oils, Drugs, Patent Medicines,
and great variety of useful fancy goods, among
which may be found the latest styles of Ladies'
DRESS GOODS, SHAWLS, RIBBONS, LACES,
FLOWERS. TRIMMINGS, &C., &c, &c.
The undersigned would direct particular atten-
ton to his extensive selection of Paror and Coal
Stoves, Cook Stoves and fixtures, Stove pipe, dc.
ALSO, large quantity of Salt. Persons desirous
of purchasing any of the articles in my line of
business, are invited to call and examine my stock
before buying elsewhere, as L feel persuaded that
I can supply them on as reasonable terms for cash
as any other store in the county. Lumber of ev
cry description, and approved country produce
TAX en- in exchange for goods. IL. SWAN.
AnsopyiIle November %, 1859.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1860-02-01
DEATH OR. WARN. sr.

1t is with feelings of deep regret that we this
morning announce the death of X. F. WARD
SR., of our town. On Saturday night he was
attacked by bilious choic, which baff1ed the
Skill OF the attendant physicians, and resulted
In his death yesterday evening, Jan. 31st, at Z
O'Clock. Mr.. Ward was born in Virginia. In
1882, after having spent some time in Ken
lucky and Ohio, he came to Pennsylvania. In
1856, he located himself at Lewistown, where
he married his first wife-Miss Sophie Hide
brant, who died there. In March 1871, he re-
moved to Clearfield. In the fall of 1874, he
married Miss Anna Margaret Taylor. By his
first wife he had one child, and five by the Sec
ond-3 of the latter are dead. He was kind
aitectionate, indulgent father and husband, and
good citizen. His bereaved family have the
heartfelt sympathy of the entire community.
He was 80 years and % days OF age. The flu
neral Will take place tomorrow at l O'Clock.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1860-02-01

AYsTEIIoUs.-Last Thursday morning, when
Mr.. Henry Kerns. OF Curwensvilc, went to
his shop, which is open beneath. he discovered
that during the night an old maple stump had
been put under it and ignited. Fortunately
the stump was of spunkv nature, which pre-
For what purpose it was put there, and by
whom, are mysteries at present. Had the
shop taken fire, it would doubtless have re-
suited in heavy destruction of property, as it
closely adjoins block of three or four houses,
which could not possibly have been saved.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1860-02-01

The closing Years of Life are often rendered
wretched by ailments which are triAing in them
selves and easily cured if taken in time. Affec-
ton of the liver stomach and other organs con-
cerned In digestion, are the most frequent They
naturally make the sufferer nervous, irritable and
complaining, and relatives and friends forced
to bear the brunt of their i'll humor. The use of
-Hostetters Celebrated Stomach Bitters win prove
an efficient remedy for this evil. it will not only
strengthen the whole physical organization, but
ton, Diarrhoea, Dysentery, and Liver complaint.
The first physicians in the country loud in
their praise of this preparation. Another recon-
mendation of the Btters is that it is palatable
to the taste that it may be used as a bever-
age. Sold by all druggists.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1860-02-01
ATEST NEWS FROM HARPER'S

n fetSthcf
rection, found gully of Murder and Treason IN
the Fi,st degree.-1he above named 'insurrection'
caused great deal of gas to be let off by leading
politicians and the political press of this great
country and in fact the majority of the people OF
all parties more less excited on reading
the first account of the insurrection-some OF the
papers trying to make political capital out OF the
affair and others N aking light of the matter But
If II had been an italian strike for Freedom "a
gainst their lawful sovereign, led on by Mazzinni
or Garibaldi, the Press of this country, with but
one exception, would call meetings and pass reso-
lutions and solicit subscriptions to aid them in
their so called patriotic work; but amidst all this
Inconsistency there is that is not the least
Interested in the fate of Brown his companions,
Shop on Second street. where he will be found at
all times ready and willing to wait upon persons
calling on him for anything in the Boot, Shoe or
Cater line. Thankful for past favors he only asks
for cash or hides rs any other man in the county
November Q, 1859. FRANK SHotI-