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

One great source of power in country is its
manufacturing interests and a country which can
be at the same time a large manufacturing and
producing country, is proof against all financial
crises and must be powerful and prosperous
such is the case with North Carolina Producing
within her mountain borders almost every neces-
sary of life but cotton rice and coffee, she has too,
water power sufficient to drive the machinery of a
world With such facilities then, what can not be
here manufactured with profit? First, the large
quantities of sapetre which exists in various places,
together with the immenee bodies of fine wood for
charcoal clearly indicate that the manufacture of
powder would be here, as it is elsewhere, very
profitable, and perhaps more profitable here than
elsewhere.
Again. manufactures of wooden goods Here the
wool can be raised and will be if there is demand
for it, We know that at least one mandatory of
this kind is carried on proftably in this State,
though its proprietor brings some of the wool he
consumes from Europe
Further, the manufacture of Linseed Oil. This
business is carried on in small way-there
being one manufactory in this county owned by
Mr. Coleman. There is still room for many more.
This section is peculiarly adapted to the growth
of fax, and were there a demand, large quantities
would be raised
Then too, would comein the manufacture FLAX
en- goods.
These manufactures can be carried on now and
there's no contingency as to Railroad to be put n
There are other articles, when we shall be blessed
with means of egress to the world, will demand
the attention of our people The manufacture of
iron and iron utensils must, then, be carried on.
The Cranberry iron is said by judges to be the best
in the United States or the world-we easily
infer what excellent nails and tools it would make
And when We have Railroad Cotton Factories,
Paper Mills and various other works can be put up
Ill Al
if to be independent of the North the
South must manufacture for ITSELF and when that
is to be done Western North Carolina will present
many attractions to the eye of the builder as
any other section of the country earth.-Ashe-
uHte (N CO. Adroca'e.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-01-18

SINGULAR ALLEGED DIscovERY.-The Paris
correspondent Of the Boston Traveller says that
Velpau, the surgeon, has stated that honorable
surgeon or physician named Brocco had made the
following experiment.
He had placed before the face of person, be-
tween the eyes, at very short distance, rather
brilliant object. In few minutes the person,
who made to look ixedly at the object, was
found to squnt, and soon fell into catalcpsy, and
was spontaneously deprived Of all sensblity. This
singular discovery made Mons Brocco suspect
that this state of insensibility might be perfect
that obtained by anesthetic agents He deter
mined to make experiments with it, and found
that the state of insensbiity produced was as per-
feet that obtained by the use of ether and chlo
roform. Three experiments out of five attempts
reported successful. In one of these cases
a underwent a surgical operation for an abcess,
which required an important incision. The insen-
sibily lasted ten twelve minutes after the oper-
alton. The patient was entirely unconscious of all
that had taken place.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-01-18
State Of N. Carolina--LincOlnC County

Superior Court Of Lqr-E0H Term, 1859
Vim. Lander: propounder, A. c. Williamson, ct al
1t appearing to the satisfaction of the Court that
Sherman Converse is nhabitant of this State,
but resides beyond the limits of the same it is ordered
by the Court that publication be made for six weeks in
the Western Democrat, a newspaper printed in the
of Charlotte notifying the said Sherman Converse
or his heirs to be and appear the next Term of this
Court be held the Sth Monday after the 4h Mon
day in February next then and there make himself
themselves parties to the above stated case, the
case will be heard and decided without his their
being made parties thereto
Witness, V. A. McBee, clerk of our said Court, at
Office in Lincolnton the Sth Monday after the 4th Mon
day in August, A. d. 1882
94-6t (adv. S6) Y. \. McBEE, Clerk.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-01-18
NEW YEARS CALLS.

New York correspondent of the Richmond
Enquirer thus speaks of the custom of New Years
calling in that city:
The old Dutch custom of making calls on New
Years day, is kept up with great vigor at each
returning new year. This observance of the day
is alse kept up in Albany, and has extended to
other cities
The male sex of all ages are expected, be the
weather what it may pay their respects to their
lady acquantances, wish them a happy year,
and thus renew social good wishes. Hence, on
New Years day, there may be seen numbers of
gray haired sires. middle aged gentlemen, young
bloods with their first boards moustache, and
the beardless youth, with white kid gloves,
vending their way through the streets to the
hospitabe mansions of their respective friends
where plentiful board of good cheer awaits them
prepared by the presiding lady of the domicile;
and in her ABSENCE by the mademoiselles Of the
establishment. Some seen trudg ging forward
on foot and others going forth in public conveyances
or in carriages. 1t is immaterial whether you
have not seen lady since the previous new years
CALL it is considered to be perfectly in the bounds
of etiquette to call again to her the following
new years day. Nor is it considered improper for
you to visit lady whom you have never before;
provided, your call is made in company with an
acquaintance of the family
On these occasions the lady of the house often
exhibits her ambition or estimation to such
extent (where her wealth justfes) to make her
receptions of the most gorgeous and brilliant
character. And all who have prepared to receive
those friends are pleased to receive as many calls
as rossible. Some of them keen regular lists of
calls in order to compare them with those kept by
other ladies.
The most numerous calls are made by young
men, where the handsomest and most accomplished
young ladies reside. When a large throng of
young bloods are seen visiting house it is almost
a certain indication that presiding belle is the
star of the household
Visits are appropriately made at any hour
between 10 A. M. and 10 o'clock P. NJ. Tn
cases of indisposition or from other causes your
lady acquaintance freceives company New
Years day it is appropriate for you to leave your
card. And if it so happens that you from any
unforeseen difficulty unable to make'calls on New
Years day. it is expected that you will, next
day, send an excuse with your card to those with
whom your social relations most intimate.
No lady is expected to be seen abroad on New
Years Dav, hence a stranger arriving in New YORK
on New Years Dav. might imagine. judging from
the people he in the Streets that it was CITY
of males. from which the females bv some strange
freak had disappeared or were imprisoned in their
houses.
The dav after New Years is the ladies' turn to
make visits. which thev improve almost to the
same extent as the males during the preceding
day.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-01-18
CHARLOTTE, N. c., TUESDAY, JANUARY 1s 1860.
THE LAST HOG.

IT'S the last hog of Autumn,
Left squealing alone;
All his grunting companions
Are butchered and gone;
No pig of his kindred, &
No porker is nigh,
To help empty the swill-trough,
Or share in his sty.
I'll not leave thee, thou lone one,
To starve in the pen,
Since thy mates are all pork now,
Die thou shalt with them.
Then thus do offer
The knife to your throat,
And thou shalt be picked
Like every dead shoat.
And may be present
When thou art the treat,
For ham, souse, and sausages,
Who would not eat?
When people are hungry,
And beef can't be had,
For calming the appetite
Pork is not bad.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-01-18

The Washington States of Thursday says that
just before twelve o'clock on Wednesday last
zy fellow in Washington, who answers to the
pressve and euphonious name Of AMERICA Bun
coMBE, took his seat in the chair Of the Speaker
of the House of Representatives and commenced
the delivery of speech. His opening sentence
'The word of GoD came unto me, saying, get thee
unto the city of Washington interrupted by
the Doorkeeper, who quietly conducted the speak
er to position outside the hall.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-01-18

FENIE undersigned invites the attention of Mill Own
IL ers, those going into the Milling business to
examination of the above Mill, which can be
miles of Charlotte; said Mills capable of saving
from three five thousand feet per day. with half the
power required drive the circular mills, and much
less than that required to drive the Sash-saw,
doing their work perfectly smooth and beautiful.
In addition to the above will furnish all kinds of
gearing and Shaftng: Iron Water-wheels Patent Saw
mill Dogs, Mill SpindIes French Burr Mill Stones, with
patent balance; best anchor Boiling Cloth in Short
any thing pertaining the Milling Business. The
above made with all the modern improvements, and
will be sold on the most reasonable terms.
Mr. J B. Stewart can be consulted with reference to
the above mills machinery, and orders through him
will receive prompt attention. list of prices, to-
geher with circulars containing certificates from per-
using my mills, will be sent application
A. WINTER.
n B.-The great simplicity of my Mill offers induce
the infringement of patent; and to prevent
litigation give this notice, that the law will be rgdly
enforced against any person using or manufacturing
any part of my Improvement. = A. W.
Charlotte Dec. l3, 1859. 3m-pd
CHARLOTTE, Dec. 13. 1859.
l now using of Mr. Winters Patent Mills at
recommended to be, doing the work both fast and
smooth, and with less water than any other MILL j
cheerfuy recommend it all millowners superior
to any that has come under my notice.
j. B. STEWART.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-01-18
$50 REWARD!

ED ANYWAY from the subscriber the lst October,
La, muatto boy named SOLOMON. He is six
feet high, about thirty DID, toeraby bright, rather
slim. and weighs about l75 pounds. lie has down
look when spoken The end of the forefngcr of his
left hand has been cut Off and sharp hard knot has
grown the end of it. I think he is lurking bout
Rocky River, in the lower end of Caharrus county,
where he raised. R8g@ All persons forewarned
not harbOr assist him, under the penalty of the
law. | will pay the above reward for his delivery
me, his apprehension and confinement in any Jail
l can get him. WILLIAM HAMILTON,
Negro Head Depot, Union Co., n. c.
December l3, 1859. If
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-01-18
JEwELRY.-Itis is stated by writer in the Au-

JEwELRY.-It is stated by writer in the Au-
gusta (Ga) Chronicle: l have visited these
(Norhern) "Jewelry. Manufactures" and can
testify that there are numbers which make such
stuff expressly for auction sales at the South.
speak from knowledge when | say that i've dollar
gold piece will make parre full of fine () breast
pins, carpins, ockets, and full sets generally. So,
too with their silverware Most of it is made of
zinc, and coated with the thnnest possible layer Of
silver.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-01-18
WAKE FOREST COLLEGE.

The next Session of this Institution will open the
Third Monday in January.
FACULTY.
REV. W NJ WINGATE, President.
PROF. W. I. WALTERS, PROF. W. G. SIMMONS,
PROF. J. II. FooTE, PROF. WM. RoYALL.
German will be taught extra study. French
will also be extra if pursued beyond the usual time al
lowed to it.
The Trustees feel that they have secured able
and well appointed Faculty, and the College stands
deservedly high for the hightoned morality and stud
Gus habits of its young men.
JAMES S. PUREFOY, Treas.
Forestyille, y. c.. Dec %, 1859. 93-1t
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-01-18

WIFE PoIsoNING.-Considerable excitement
has been caused at Poughkeepsie by the examina-
ton of man named Ishmaei Freeman for having
poisoned his wife, Lydia Freeman, to recover her
will, by which he becamep assessed of house and
lot
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-01-18
THE HARPER'S FERRY INSURREC-
TIONISTS.

One of the men who accompanied John Brown
to Harpers Ferry, says the Providence (R. l.
Herald, had sister in Maine who was working for
seventy five cents week to support her aged faith
and mother, but who was willing to spare somea
thing to bring her wandering brother home The
fellow too busy in his work of philanthropy To-
heed her appeals, and now fills dishonest grave
John Brown himself was not much better The
Pawtucket Gazette says: "a gentleman of Wor-
cester Mass, who went to North EIba for the pur-
pose of accompanying Mrs Brown to Virginia to
receive the remains of her husband gave an ac-
count Of his journey. We are informed that he
found the family mseraby poor-in want of the
common necessaries of life, in tact-that clothing
had to be procured for Mrs Brown before she
could start on her journey. sympathlZer with
Brown who heard the narrative came away with
the conviction that however strong might have
been Browns sympathy for the 'colored man. he
could have cared but little for his own white wife
and children. Cooks philanthropy was rather
more of the practical sort. If he did not look out
for his wife, he certainly had eye to the inter-
ests of some of her relatives. Here is an extract
from Charlestown letter to the New York Herald
which throws some light upon his character:
81 have just learned an incident of Cook, which
betrays the great philanthropy of his magnanimous
heart for the slave. This [ get from gentleman
who is personally cognizant of the fact. 1t is, that
few days before the Harper's Ferry affair, Cook
was engaged in shooting at target at Knoxville,
four miles from the Ferry, with several boys "Af-
terwards he called on Mrs Hughes, an aunt of
his wife, and strongly advised her to sell slave
man, stating that something might turn up to rem
der m valueless and that if she would consent to
sell him. he knew gentleman who would give her
$1,000 for him. This strong point against
Cook, and clearly proved his utter recklessness and
weakness of character and his real disposition. If
such was sample of his philanthropy and love of
the slave, it is to be reoced at that such hypo-
crte has been punished in such an appropriate
way"
TRIAL OF FSTEvENs.-Andrew Hunter, ESQ, in
a letter to George Sennott Esq, of Boston, informs
him that Stevens, one of the two remaining Har-
per's Ferry insurgents will be tried at Charles
town, Va, some time during the winter probably
January. The time, however has hot been fixed.
A letter from another source says:
Stevens is an intelligent and powerful built young
man of % years, who formerly belonged in Nor
wich Conn He was badly wounded during the
attack on the armory, when he dangerously
shot receiving five balls in his body three Of which
the surgeons could not extract. He next in
command under Captain John Brown, and acted
as rill-master. He is to be tried on the same
charges as Brown, and their mutual confidential
relations were such that, Browns request, Ste
vens occupied the cell with him throughout
his Imprisonment.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-01-18

LOOK OUr.-It is said that several Congress
men from Georgia, South Carolina, and perhaps
some other Southern States, viii shortly appear in
the House Of Representatives dressed in Home
made suits.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-01-18
G.. S. BARBEE. G. &. BARBEE
Metropolitan Lime,
shortest Route,

G@ WE running daily line of
EssRrftwo horse Coaches between Fayette-
ssssz1sZSSs-ss vile and Raleigh n. c., connecting
with the Raleigh and CASTOR and n. c. Railroad at
Raleigh.
Best two horse line of Mail Coaches in the State.
New Coaches thoroughly lined. Young strong. and
we-broke horses, with careful and accommodating
drivers Supper Mrs. Barclays Through in II
hours Office at Fayetteville Hotel, Fayetteville, n c.
Tickets sold to Weldon. Office at Yarbrough House.
Raleigh n. c. Leave the latter place 81 o'clock, P. NJ
Leave Fayetteville o'clock, p. NJ and O'Clock p NJ
Sundays. Extra baggage must be prepaid, to have
attention.
C. S. BARBEE & BRO, Proprietors,
Barclaysville, n c.
December "a, 1859 22m-pd
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-01-18
More like a City than ever

On or before the middle of January, will open at
the stand occupied by S. T. Wrston opposite the State
Bank an EXCLUSIVE
Hardware Store.
comprising Cutlery, Hardware, Guns, Carriage Mate
rials, and in fact everything made of IRON STEEL
The purchases will be made by of long
perence in the business, and intend to defy
petition.
COCHRANE & SAMPLE.
Dec 90 1859. 92-tf
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1860-03-15
Accumulated interest on investm
Total Assets,
Liabilities, Claims adjusted
and unadjusted, and not due,
iI0,OS f.06
So I,3 1900

Tho foregoing statement of Assets and Liabilities
Of tho "PnuSIX is presented TO the careful persua
and scrutiny of our patrons and the public generally
feeling confident Il cannot fail 10 impress upon the
minds of all, the entire reliability solvency, and
healthy condition the Company is in
The "PnUNfx" was incorporated by the Legsla-
turc OF Connecticut, under perpetual charter, I"
with a Cash Capital Of Jtro Hundred Thousand
Dollars. Since its organization the Company have
been doing large, Gnd on the whole prosperous
business throughout the several States Of the Union;
and the manner IN which the affairs Of the Company
have been managed, has inspired unusual confidence
in the minds OF the public towards the "PIGNX," so
that our Policies readily sought after. llonora-
bic dealings liberal and satisfactory adjustments,
and prompt cash payments of all fair losses, are
priacfples in the transaction Of our Affairs and we
intend so 10 administer our business in the future
not only to gain but retain the good will, esteem,
and patronage of the public.
RATES or premiums are low rs HndoHbtod
security and prompt ipdemntyto patrons will war
rant We cannot, nor is IL our intention to compete
with "Wild Cat" companies, whose rhoie object and
desire Is TO get money-wthout for moment imag-
ming that every policy Company issues Is an obi
CATION to which they may at ivy moment be called
TO respond No intelligent candid. thinking person
will refuse Is pay Company "viug" rate, pro-
vided he Is certain the Company Is sound to the
core" We are Of that denomination as the above
statement Of the Company fully and clearly proves
Dv''N' Property insured ut Low Rates Tor /, 8
or o, WIN, J." Weber, AGENT
Office Corner Of Gencsee and Water SITS. in Brick
Block
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1860-03-15

The heavy rains and rapid thaw caused
the ice in the river to break up suddenly.
We learn that at several points between
this place and the "forks," it has lodged
aod so nearly damned up the stream, as
to cause the water to rise much higher
than it would otherwise have done, thus
overhywing the banks Of the river to a
considerable distance. A number Of logs
banked at those places have aoated into
the woods, where many of them will be
likely to remain when the water falls
TseoM Pioneer. 1871.
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1860-03-15

4 SuPposITIoN AND QUsRY.-Supposc
the Register and Receiver of Land OF
flee should appoint an agent to detect
trcspassers upon the Public Lands, who
arc appropriating the timber belonging
TO the Government, and the Agent should
compromise with the trespasSers, and re-
ceive twelve or fifteen hundred dollars
what proportion of that black-mail, under
Democratic usagcs, belongs 10 the Re.
ccivcr?- Grand 7raerss Herald.
We pass the supposition and query"
To Messrs. LITTLE and HISS over the
river, it being purely matter pertaining
To the Land Oiiicc.-Syinaw jaliey Re
publican.
The Register aad Receiver are ex.of-
ficio Timber Agents there arc no others
they can employ a man to "detcct
trcsspasscrs upon the Public Lands al
their own crreaSe, but having no power to
settle or compromise with trespasscrs
could not, ms matter Of course, delegate
il to an agent Nothing can be done
unless n suit is commenced, and a suit
can be commenced only upon the affidavit
Of third party. If the Trcspasscrs'
above mentioned have been hOneyfiy'eC
out of the snug little sum of $1,000 by q
selfstylcd' Timber Agent, they have
proved foolish as well as dishonest, anC
arc liable at any time to prosecution.
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1860-03-15
Aome alatters.
LOSS ss5, 900. INSURANCE ssa,Soo.

Saturday evening last, ut about I
o'clock, the valuable steam grist mill OF
Messrs. w i. T.. LITTLE & CO., located
on Water street, at the lower end of the
city. and which has for years been the
pride of the place, was discovered to be
on fire. Both engines were on the ground
md at work within ten minutes after the
first alarm, and Notwithstanding efforts
were made 10 save the mill, but they
were unavaling, and it was only by the
scverest labor that the warehouse and
other property adjoining was saved. a
large amount of flour, grain and other
property was taken out, and the safe,
books and papers secured. From I:2O
Saturday evening to , o'clock the next
morning both engines were at work in
oessantly, when they were dismissed
At $50 "No. ." was called out again,
and worked till 4:l5; and at D "No. Il
was called out and kept at work till noon
on Sunday. Both engines were in good
working order, and both companies
acquitted themselves nobly, as did also
the Hook & Ladder Co., and to their
united exertions is owing almost entirely
10 the large amount of property saved.
The fire originated in defective chin
ncy in the front cnd. of the mill, and
when first discovered was breaking out
in the peak of the roof, over the front
The loss, including grain, of which many
thousand bushels were burnt, is estima-
ted at from thirty to thirty-five thousand
dollars, which is covered by an insurance
of so, 500, in what companies, we have
not been able to ascertain. The loss to
the city is severe, as the mill was prop
erty which was cminently useful, orna-
mental, and source of just pride among
all Of our citizens.
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1860-03-15

TIE MLLs.-Thc "Atwatcr Mil, in
this city, n. T.. LAPmAM, Superintendent,
will be ready to run next Monday. 1t
has been greatly enlarged and improved
the past winter, and with ordinary luck
will cut seven million feet Of lumber the
coming season. The other mills on the
river will most of them be running within
thirty days. The new mill of Messrs.
WARNER g. EASTMAN will start about the
first Of May.
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1860-03-15

The n pit Of w n ! of sec. 81 T III Mr. 5E.
(Bridgpor). Said Farm is situated on the bank of
Cass River, and on the Flint and Pcre Marquette
Railroad
II contains 100. Acres. II has about 20 Acres of
improvements. About 100 Aplcs trees of from Is to
20 years growth and on good travelled Road. IL is
one of the first settled farms in the county II will
be divided and sold in two parts If necessary to suit
purchasers. IL will be sold very cheep. For Terms
apply to PErrIBoSE & HISS. East Saginaw, Of II.
STEPHENS ofthc firm of STEPHENS MARVIN Detroit
Feb g. lS60-4t
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1860-03-15

We are informed that fire occurred
at East Saginaw on the night of Tuesday
last, entirely destroying the gas works
connected with the Bancroft House.
Tsscola Pioneer.
Not so bad, friend BARTLETT. Only an
old shed over the gas works was destroyed
Loss $50. The gas crop was in no wise
affected by the fire.