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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-07-17
GOV. ELLIS I'm THE WEST.

We have seen several letters recently from Gov
Ellis in which he speaks confidently OF his pros
poets in western counties. We are also In receipt
of letters from several prominent men III the noun
tain district which convey the same cheering IN
telligence. Indeed from all sections OF the State
the news is most fattering. Ad Valorem Is rapid
ly loosing its charm and the people are beginning
to behold in it nothing but hypocrisy covered oyel
with the demagegical cloak Of equality.
gentleman from Caswell, gentleman tron
Northampton a gentleman from Harnett and s
gentleman from Chatham called at our office yes
terday, and they all gave the most cheering
accounts from their sections!
It has been reported in this city that Gov. Ellis
had written letter home despairng of his election
This report we authorized to state is malici
Gus falsehood gotten up and circulated with the
view of discouraging the friends OF the Gov. The
fact is, the prospects of the Democracy never
more cheering than at this time. 1t is true that
we have had to contend with most insdous
humbug; it is true that have had to contend with
the appeals made to the pref udices and passions OF
the non-slaveholder against the shareholders
and 1t is true that the most interruptions and un
fair means have been resorted to by the opposition
to influence the voters of North Carolina; yet, in
spite of that we confidently expect majority Of
1000 or 10, 600 for Gov. Ellis and Democratic
Legislature by large majority.
But, Democrats must not be too sanouine; &c
gain the battle we must be constant to duty. We
must allow no advantage to be taken; must lie
vigilant active, and energetic. With united
front and single aim the Democracy of the Good
Old North State" are invincible. Then fellow
democrats to your posts Of duty, and let the news
come up in August next, that you have put tc
fight that old Federal, Wing Know Nothing
Opposition, Humbug party. Do your duty and al
will be well.-Raleiyh Press.
Gas AMI. SHADE TREEs.-A number of towns
in North Carolina have within the last two years
introduced gas into their streets, and among them
is Greensboro. With us the experiment has, in
some respects been very unfortunate. The pipes
very carleessy laid in the Streets leaking the
gas 10 all parts of the town. AS sad consequence
of these leaks nearly half of the beautiful shade
trees the side walks nearest the pipes have died
or dying. Much feeling exists upon the sub
ject and if any remedy can be suggested it would
be of great relief both to citizens and the Gas
Company; or else we fear the pipes will be torn
up from the Streets Greensboro Times.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-07-17
FACTS FOR TAXPAYERS.
H0yb.i9g- Hen. CO0s99,r


That any system of taxation, which proposes to
must be unjust and oppressive to the poor man;
this injustice will be perpetrated by the proposed
system of al rulorcna taxation. Under the pres
ent system, the merchant pays fifty cents tax upon
the hundred dollars worth Of tea. coffee and sugar,
while he is compelled to pay ten dollars tax upon
the hundrcd dollars worth Of wines, spurious
liquors and cordalS making discrimination Of 9 J
per cent favor of articles necessary every man
family. But under al ruiorcne taxation, one hun
bred dollars worth of tea, coffee and sugar will
pay as much tax similar amount Of cham agnc
or French brand Y, thus enabling the rich TO pro-
cure these Injuries at cheaper rate than at pres
ent, and consequently raising the tax upon the
poor man 5 morning and evening beverage. This
is what Mr. Pool calls 'cquat turdtion." 4 poor
man has house valued at H0usdnd dollars, upon
which he pays at present, taco dollars tax. Ills
rich neghbor has thousand dollars worth Of sill
plate to adorn his table, upon this he pays. ten
dollars, in addition to his other taxes Mr. Pool
proposes tax both alike, and allow the rich man
dine off of silver at cheaper rate. Mr. Pool
wants to change the law, and tax the poor mans
home much the gold and silver Of the rich
and calls this eguui tnrdtiOn. A billiard table,
where men of Mr. Pools class amuse their leisure
hours, now pays one hundrcd and t.centy-fre dol
lars tax, under I'D rotorem it would pay less than
one doifrr, but the deficiency in the Revenue
should be made up BY taxing the necessarics of
life. Working men, reflect upon the above items
and you will see clearly that Mr. Pools "equal
taxation" means neither more nor less, than redu-
cling the taxes upon the Injuries Of the rich and
raising it upon the necessaries of the poor. This
is Opposition eQnai torotion- HarreHtOn Ncacs
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1860-01-20
GREAT BARGAINS IN
I'll Watches and ieWelry ~.
kMJ JUST RECEIVED FROM
NEW YORK AND PHILADELPHIA.
Alamo

Il. LA.NG
DEGS leave to thank the public of Stautton ane
ID viciHity for the large share of taeir patronagt
they haze bestowed upon him during the Inst few
years, anu hopes by this time they are fully aware
that he Keeps only such goods as are If the best
make and fSest duality.
Among my goods are to be found
Gents and Ladies' GOLD Wa TCHES, with en-
ameled Gases ard Diamond Sets;
SlL YER VA 7CHRS Of all descriptions, varying
in prices from S. to sos;
Also SILVER Spoons of the bes. make
JEwELnY of all styles and quality.
Also variety of SILVER PLATED WARE, snct
Castors, Fruit Baskets, Saltcclars, Spoons, sc.
Gold and Silver SPEUrACLES, = ::
With a large.assortment Of all styles of CLOCKS
all Of which will be sold at the lowest Cash Prices
at the, old stand Of DAFID s. BEARS JEW
ELRY STORE, next door to P. H. Trout Dc Co. ,.
Drug Store, Main st. A. LANG.
~ Old Silver taken in exchange as Cash.
T. Safeguarding done as usual in the best style
and short notice. All work WARRANTED, at mos
reas Enable prices.
S taunton, Dec. 8, 1889.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1860-01-20

Julia" said Mr.. Slang, 'bring the
child to me, and let me see if I can disoovet
the cause of his crying" ~.
Mr. Slang took the child. aud DOM memo
ed careful examination of IT, He remov.
cd its cap, and beginning at tie crown Gifts
head, he extended the search slowly and
cautiously downward, accompanying the
eye with the touch of the finger. He had
Fhot Proceeded far in this way. before he dis
covered in the right ear of the child small
feather. the cause, of course, of all its vail
ling The cause removed, the child soon.
changed its tears to smiles, greatly to the
delight of all, and to mona more than to
Rose.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1860-01-20
500 Acres of Messy Creek Land

FOR SALE, ON TEN YEARS. TINE.
r PROPOSE to sell this land OH ten years time.
L 1t lies on NOISY Greek, IN Adgdsts County, Ii
county. About 800 ACRES cleared-is suscepti-
BILE of being divided int three farms, which will
0e done if desired, Persons wishing to buy part
or the whole shall Be Accommodated if they give
me call. James G. Turklvey on the Farm and
will show it to any one wishing to buy. | deem it
useless to say more about it in this advertisement,
but promise to talk as best cam. if a purchaser
will call on me at Staunton, or on the premises
and inform me when to meet him.
> a.. TURK.
November IT, lS59-2m
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1860-01-20

A CARD.-Some fellow, having been par
doned out Of the Tennessee State Prison,
prints in the Nashville papers his thanks to
the jailor for having taken good care Of him
while in, and to the Governor for letting him
QUE.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1860-01-20
The Uinditator,
Hx NErCHrE eAs 90.

YRRMS,-The .svlNDICATOR" 10 pubilahet
s,.rv,Priday morning, on Main Street. two door!
n.lov R Crawford's Corner, at Two Dollars and
Nfty Gents. which may be discharged by the pay
..n. az Two Dollars in advance, No subscription
v,uh. discontinued but 1t tie option 81 tie Edi-
>>rs. until all arrsarages are paid.
ADVERTISEMENTS Of ten lines Cor iess' n
Awtsd three times for ono dollar, and twenty -aVe
a.ats for each subsequent continuance. LAFgs'
aaysrtissme nts inserted in the same proportion
i liberal discount made to those who Advertise
ProfessiepsI Cards, not exceeding seven nhesi
vW be insert ted for one year for $5.o1-six months
lsr $500.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1860-01-20
Confectionery Establishment!
CHOICE VARIETIES
FOR THE SEASON AT THE STAND
FORMERLY OCCUPIED By
w T. MODMT, Main St., staunton, va

MAGNUS s. CEASE.
SXTOULD respectfully call the attention of the
w citizens of Staunton, and vicinity to his
.argeand entirely stock Of FALL GOODS,
of Water. Sugar and Soda Crackers, Picnics, Raj
sins, Figs, Currants, Citron, Dates, Prunes,
English Walnuts, FiIberts, Almonds,
Ground Nuts, Pecan Nuts, Lem
cns, Oranges, Sardines,
and Candies Of every
description.
Also FANCY GooDs, FnHNcA CANDIES, CARES AND
Tors,
~ Wedding parties furnished at the shortest
notice, and on the most reasonable terms.
Also Fresh Peaches, LobAers, Pickles, Catchupa
&C., &c.
He will sell on reasonable terms, and respectfaIl5
solicits share of patronage.
VA Candy sold at Wholesale and Retas7.
Stanton, Nov. Is, 1859.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1860-01-20

Curious CHAReE.-A druggist has been
hauled up in Charleston, s. c.. for selling
':Old Brown Winsor Soap" He was dis
charged, proving that the soa? had nothing
to do with '.Dssewatton,ie Brown"
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1860-01-20
s. H. Hilb's Clothing Room.

vHE subscriber thankful for past favors so liber-
Z ally extended to him by his friends and Gus
toners, informs them of his return from the North
ern Cities with splendid stock of READY-MADE
CLOTHING, Gentlemen's Furnishing Goods, got;
ten up expressly for this market, Also large stock
of BOOTS. SHOES AND CATERS, for Men
and Youths; Hats, Caps, Gentlemen's Shawls,
Fancy and Plain Blankets, and sold as usual at
small advance for Cash. S. Fl. HILB.
One door above Brandeburg's Corner, oppo-
Nov. IL, 1859. posite Va. Hotel
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1860-01-20

+ AIDES CLOAKS.-We have just received a
IL new supply of Cloaks Of The very latest style
worth from SIS to $50.
PIPER l. FEyKHOUSER.
Stanton Dee. 81
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1860-01-20
Brufessional Carbs.

= Q. HARDWOOD. 2. ,. GAVE
HARDWOOD e GRAY Els.
EAah1ona101e Ta11ors,
OppOsiEe the Marble Yard,
Main St., taunt on, Va.
TXTOULD inform their friends and the public
w generally that they are now prepared t
execute work entrusted to them in the neatest ane
nest Fashionable Styles, and they hope by promp
attention to business and desire to please all wht
nav favor them with their custom. to merit ibe
Ral share Of patronage.
etaaatoR. Sep. Q, 1851.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1860-01-20

4. THOMAS A. BERkELEY-offi Often
j ne second story of the building occapedby
9<hesncds. Daft
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1860-01-20

0OFAS.-A new lot Sofas, just to hand, very
- cheap. A. D. ca ANDLEE.
etaan.ou, July "a, so.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1860-01-20

BOOTS AND SHOES.-The largest variety Of
ID Boots ard Shoes, DE hand, to be sold at small
eivxnce cost at j. POLLITZ
Get. I, 1859. Clothing House
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1860-01-20

CAUSAGE CUTTEBS.-A SUPERIOR SAUSAGE
- CUTTER with Suffer combined to be had at
q. HardYsre Store Of GEo. 4. PRICE.
k0vtni6ef II, 1859.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1860-01-20
Azure Warranted in two days.
-, nh JOHNSTON:

Ns-nbef IT the Royal College of Surgeons, London
Graduate from one of the most eminent Colleges of
the United States, and the greater part of whose
life has becnspsnt in the Hospitals of London Par
is, philadelphia And elsewhere, has effected some
at The most astonishing Ehres that were ever known
Many tronbIed with ringing in the and head
when asleep, great nervousiitss; being alarmed at
sudden sounds, and bashfuness. y with frequent
blhshing, attended sometimes with dctatssiaent Of
Hind %efe cured Immediately.
CERTAIN DISEASE
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1860-01-20
MERCHANDISE.

WE respectfully invite the attention ct the citi-
|, w zens OF StaAnton and vicinity to our " ElL
ItyV IN !
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1860-01-20

M kinds of Castings made to order at the Staun-
tsn Foundry, by A. j. CARRIER Il CO.
Oct T. 1859.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1860-02-16
From New uexico.

Sr. LOUIS, Feb. IL.
The Santa Fe correspondent of the Repub-
lican says that the Speaker Of the House in
trodueed bill for the repeal Of the law
passed last session of the Assembly protect
ing slavery IN the Territories. The next day
resolution was almost unanimously adopt
ed, requesting him to resign the Speakership,
which he did, and subsequently resigned bis
seat IN the House and went home. The same
day Mr.. Cuelarby Medina was elected az
Speaker, when the bill in question was re-
ierred TO select committee who reported in
favor Of its rejection, which was done With
out dissenting voice.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1860-02-16
Prem Warrington.
[ Herald Corrc pondence ]

heraiu SorF0s PVhuehce,I
r.. NJ. Sherman, of n Y, has been APP
pointed Chief Clerk by Mr.. Forney.
Mr.. Walker, at the request of nearly all
the Republican members, will be retained rs
Reading Clerk.
Mr.. Chaffee, a member Of the XXXIVth
Congress, from Mississippi ,Ihas been appoint
ed Librarian of the House.
John Bassing, of N. Y, has been appointed
Stationery Clerk.
The statement that MIR. Knowlton, ex M /.
G. from Maine, has been appointed Superin-
tendent Of the Folding room, ia incorrect.
[Corresp ndencc Of the Times.J
Lord Lyons received, by the last steamer,
important dispatches touching the treatment
of American sailors in British ports, which
he laid before Secretary Cass to-day. His
lordship had long interview with Gen.
Cass, and the subject Of Lord John Russel's
arepin to~anr Enyarnmen i and the Secretary,e
reJoinder we're discussed with some warmth.
Highly interesting information was re-
ceived by Major Phelps from Upper Mexico.
Some 500 men were marching from Durango
on Chihuahua, supposed to be robbers. but
calling themselves Jaeubayaists. The Gov
eminent Of ChihuaLus sent an express to
III Paso, 293 miles distant, 10 AZ hours, ask
ing the authorities there to procure from the
American side and forward 200 rifles for
their protection.
1t .sas intimated that the United States
would DO asked to interfere. Maio Phelps
called Immediately on the President, and
laid before him the facts, which are now IN :
der consideration.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1860-02-16

se nave received copy Of the bill intro
duced into the Senate of Iowa, providing
for the registration of votes. We have not
had time to examine ii in detail, but we in
fer from the criticisms OF the Locofoco pa
pers that 1t is a good bill. There NAV be
some minor defects which the SCRUTINY Of
members will remedy In the progress of the
bill, but the principle is right, and we hope
the bill will be perfected and passed. None bat
rogues and ballot box suffers can Justly OBJ
Ject to Registry law. The object 10 to Sc
cure the purity Of the ballot-box and pre-
vent illegal yoting,-an object which ia
worth some extra trouble in government
where the honest will Of the people is, or
should be, the source of power. Honest
men will not object TO that extra trouble.---
They know that "eternal vigilance is the
price of Liberty" and that no labor is too
great to preserve and perpetuate that Liber-
fy. Only demagogues and fllibusters ia the
despicable trade Of politics fear the honest
expression of the will of the people. Such
men will naturally raise howl against any
safeguards to the purity of the ballot box.
An honest expression Of the will Of tho peo-
pie is precisely what they most fear and
don't want. And precisely because such
men object to Registry law, all honest men
will insist upon its passage.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1860-02-16

The House occupied nearly the whole OIL
its sessions on the 9th and 10Th In discuss.
ing the bill to resume the lands granted to
the Central Air Line r.. r., without finishing
the subject. 1t is thought that the bill will
pass.
Mr.. CLARK reported bill providing for the
spprsisement Of property taken under exc
cution, which was laid on the table and order
ed to be printed.
The Senate was chiefly engaged on the bill
appropriatiug 100000 to the Insane Asy-
lcm at Mt. Pleasant. After warm discus.
sion, the bill was postponed to the 18th.
joint resolution has been passed an
pointing an Investigating Committee on the
Insane Asylum, with the power to scnd for
persons and papers. The committee CON
s'sts OF Patterson, Chairman, Udel and Nc
Pherson on the part of the State, and Mer-
rlll, Taylor; Bemis and Hall ON the part of
the House.
Winslow, Superintendent of the Asylum,
and Judge Johnston have been sent for TO
give testimony in the matter.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1860-02-16

Reader ! Are you tired of the Singer, -
OF John Brown raids, and other such mum
dane monstrosities, and would you relieve
your feelings by taking heavenward flight?
Would you take gaze at the stars? Have
Hnu- haana .he se4as frets1a Mercury ffssy a
line rivaling the lightning in speed, astrono-
mers have recently learned that there are one
or more planets, heretofore unheard of, cir.
cling in the orbit OF Mercury. OF course
Leverrier pointed the way to this discovery.
NO one, who ever knew, has yet forgotten
how, from certain unexplained irregularities
In the motions OF Uranus, be predicted the
existence OF planet still farther out in the
system; how, after profound mathematical
investigation, be assigned the place in the
heavens where the new planet would be
found, and how, when the telescope was
turned to that place by DIR. Gale OF Berlin,
Neptune, sure enough, was discovered.
Leverrier's searching analysis was again
required to account for the inequalities Of
Mercury, and in duo time be offered the only
probable solution by suggesting the exiss-
ence of planet between Mercury and the
spn. This startling anneunoemeat - -.
On the 18th OF September last, and thereupon
aii European telescopes were turned to the
Sun to catch the first view OF the stranger.
The honor of catching this first view, it
seems rs due to DR.. Lescarbault, physician
OF the little village of orgeres, some fifty
miles TO the southwest OF Paris On the Goth
OF March ne happened to be looking at the
Gun, aud saw small, weil-defned round
spot moving across the disc, which be exam
inea with great care, recording bis observa-
Hons and calculations with charcoal ON a
deal board. He wrote to Leverrier. and the
astronomer repaired eagerly to the spot, and
quickly satisfied himself that the village
doctor had made the discovery which was
needed.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1860-02-16
AUDIToh's OFFICE IOWA,

4
IT Is HkRKBy CERTIFIED, That ON the 3Ist day OF
January, 1860, sworn statement was fled in this
Office showing the condition of the Missouri State
Mutual Fire and Marine Insurance Company, jo-
Gated Mt ST. Louis in the State OF Missouri, on the
first day OF January. 1860, in accordance with the
provisions Of Act OF the General Assembly Of
the State Of Iowa, entitled dan Act In relation to
Insurance Companies approved January 2Sth,
1857, and an Act amendatory thereto, approved
February 9th, 1883; that said statement shows that
said Company is possessed OF the requisite amount
Of Capital, and Invested a. required by law.
Authority Is therefore given TO the above named
Company to transact business Of Insurance in this
State, in accordance with the laws thereof, until
the 31st day of January, A. ID. 1881.
Ii 10 also certified, that A. BRIDGMAN, ESQ.,,
of keokuk, has been duly appointed by said Com
papy their lawful Agent and Attorney for the
County of Leo, with full power to take risks OF In
suranco therein. aud TO acknowledge service of pro-
cess, provided by Law, upez H. lag withehe
Clerk of the District Court In and for said comfy
rrtInsu copy Of the statement on file In this
Office.
Its further certified that the attached is true
and correct copy of the said statement.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, / have hereunto
~>-- sci my hand and affixed my seal of Office
I LIS this first day Of February, eighteen hun
49, dred anfsixty. ]. w. CATTELL,
feb15d2t Auditor at State.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1860-02-16
AUDITORS OFFICE IOWA.

DHs Mnfsrs, Jan. "a, 1890.
TT rs HEREBY CERTIFIED, That on the Gath
/ day of January, 1860, sworn statement wAs
Aicd In this Office, showing the condition of the
Metropolitan Fire insurance Company, located at
New York City, in the State of New York, on the
hrst day Of January, 1860, In accordance with the
provisions of an Act Of the General Assembly OF
the State Of Iowa, entitled IAN Act 10 relation to
Insurance. Companies" approved January 18th,
1907 and an Act amcndatory thereto, approved
February eth, 1883 that ssid statement shows that
said Company is possessed Of the requisite amount
Of capital, and invested az required by Law.
Authority 10 therefore gives TO the above named
Company to transact business Of Insurance In this
State, In accordance with the laws thereof, until
the 3Ist day Of January, A. ID. 1851.
1t liz also certified, that Fox O LEY,
Of Keokuk, have been duly appointed by said Conn
pany their lawful Agents and Attorneys for the
County OF Lee, with full power to take risks Of
Insurance thcreps and TO acknowledge service Of pro-
cess, as provided by law, ON their filing with the
Clerk Of the District Court In and for said county
certified copy CT the statement on file In this
Office.
Its further certified that the attached Is true
and correct copy of the said stat emept,
--~- In TESTIMONY WHEREOF | have ereunto
I La set my hand and affixed my seal Of Office,
49, this Gath day of January, 1869.
j. w. CATIELL,
Auditor of State.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1860-02-16

Inc telegraph reports that Gov. Letcher
10 wroth toward Gov. Kirkwood. We nre.
sumo he does not question that GOV. Kirk
wood acted legally and honorably in refusing
10 comply With the res-;s;..::o1, Wick : .s
INFORMAL and lacking in essential requisites.
Inc agent OF Virginia was perfectly satisfied
with Gov, kirkwood's action.
AS to K'rkwood's Completely in aiding
Copies escape, perhaps Virginia can make
much out of that, but she ought first 10 be
certain OF the fact. Even If ii il a fact. va
might enquire, "what will she do about it2,