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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-10-01
A CHINESE CUSTOM WORTHY OF
IMITATION.

As the Chinese year draws towards its close,
every man is expected to make arrangements for
the payment of all his debts of every kind. The
imperial officers are required to remit to the seat
of government all monies in their hands, and sub
iect to the royal order. Merchants, no matter how
extended their transactions, vast the amount in
vested, carefully arrange their affairs and settle
up all outstanding accounts. Shop-keepers make
out and send their bills to their customers who ex
pect to pay-mechanics, professional men, labor
ers, servants, literary men, and even the poor
Coole whose daily wages amounts to ten or fifteen
cents, asks for whatever balance may be his due,
SO that he may pay all his debts On the last day Of
the year. and be able to begin the new year out OF
debt.
This custom universally prevails throughout the
Empire, and it is alike binding upon all classes.
Every outstanding debt must be arranged on the
last day Of the year. The man who fails to pay,
OR arrange satisfactorily with all those with whom
he has outstanding accounts on the last day OF
the year. is ruined. If he is a military man or all
officer of the State, he is "put in coventry" and
dsgraced. If merchant or trader, he is declared
a bankrupt, and loses his reputation among his
fellow -tradesmen. 1t il often very exciting time,
for a few days, just preceding the close of the
Chinese year, money frequently commanding
very large interest.
Whoever manages his affairs so as to pass safely
over this critical time, is considered good " on
Change for another year at least Thus, with the
beginning of a year, the whole business popula-
ton of the country may be said to start anew and
unembarrassed, so far as pecunary liability is con-
cerned Then follows, for few days, the great
jubilation, the universal out-bursts of joy and
gladness, that seems to spread from one end to
another of this grand old empire. Thus i: has
been for ages with this with most of the secular
customs of this people. If you ask Chinaman
why he does this or that thing, his reply is it is
Chinese custom. 1t was the custom Of our ances-
tors. Custom is always good and sufficient
thority for Celestial to base his actions
upon.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-10-01

DOMESTIC WINEs-There has been SO much
obscurity thrown around wine making, that man y
are deferred from making the effort that have
abundance of grapes. But every family that has
two grape-vincs in bearing on the lot, may make
wine enough for home consumption, better and
cheaper than they can procure from the grocer S
factory. Its manufacture is simple and may be
done by any one of ordinary capacity. One of the
most essential things to be observed in its manu-
facture is in the proper regulation Of temperature
IF too cool the fermentation is slow and apt to
sour; while if there is too much heat, it will soon
90 into the acetous state. The best general tenn
perature according to my experience, is between
81 and 64F There is little difficulty in main
tanning the temperature in a cellar, but it may be
observed that the act of fermentation elevated the
temperature.
REMEDY FOR ALL DISEASES OF THE Hoo
As the increase Of this animal depends upon its
health, it is highly important that it should be
kept free from disease, Or should it become dis
eased, that it should oe cured speedily and with as
little trouble and cost as possible. A writer in the
''Southcrn Watchman," Athens, Georgia, gives
the following receipt, which we hope will be found
useful to our readers who raise hogs. A friend
at our elbow says that hogs exceedingly fond
of the root and will root foot deep in the earth
for it:
"Take any sized pot that suits the number of
hogs intended to be fed, and fill the pot say half
full, of our common poke roots, fill the pot with
water, and boil until the roots are soft Then
make the W hole into thin mush by adding the
requisite quantity of corn meal When cold feed
1t to your hogs Some thirteen years ago old
gentleman told me of the above remedy. [ had
just previously lost BY some disease unknown to
me nearly all of my hogs Since that time, |
have given it several times each year, and have
never since lost hog by disease. 1t will cost
you nothing-try it."
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BY-AND-BY

Somewhere down the stream of Time which
we are floating is a beautiful island. called the
By-and-by. 1t may be just before US, beyond the
next turn of the river; may not find it nm
til the stream disembOgues itself into the of
eternity. But we all look for it, from infancy to
old age, and dream that all evil will be Danish ed,
when We arrive at the beautiful island-By-and
by.
All day we float down the turbulent stream; the
blue colour Of heaven burns above us; the
fathOmable depths yawn beneath us; the mysteries
of God and Immortality stream in upon with
their awful splendours, and truths that have con-
founded the loftiest intelects-truths that i'll all
ages have reused up the soul from its
foundations, baptscd it with reverence, and
kindled it with love-environ US with their in
tensity, and all thong hts Of the island are ban
ished from the mind. But when the solemn grey
of twilight falls around our bark, in fancy see
its magical shores, green with trees Of beauty,
fitting before Ike star over the broad
shadows of years, and our longings all return to
wander on its fairy banks and listen to the silver
voices of its inhabitants. And as the rosy flush
of day fades in the west ald the watch-stars open
one after another their holy eyes, We go to rest in
the happy belief that the morning sunrise will
gild this immortal land, full in our vision; this
cline we have sought long and vainly, and
whittier have fled all the lost summers Of our
youth which we besought with tears to stay
A land of promise is that By-and-by- In it we
all have rich possessions, the anticipated enjoy
ment of which alone renders life tolerabe. The
past has proven weary way; the present is full
of thOrns and beset with dangers, but in the golden
By-and-by there is a recOmpenSe for all. There
the broken heart shall be healed, and the weary
spirit find a rest Who would sell his brth-right
in this land? Though poverty, gloom and desoa-
ton environ us here, We have both wealth and
health and loving friends in that fair cline.
How eagerly we look for that sland If it were
laid down any chart, no matter how distant, so
that we knew it would surely come, we should be
satisfied in the prospect. But no Aradne comes
to reveal its la5arynthne secrets and we rest
content in its anticipation and possess it only in
our dreams.
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MERCHANT TAILORING.

FULLINGS, SPRINGS & co. have also added to their
Ready-made Clothing Stock, Merchant Tailoring De-
partment, to which they call the especial attention of
their many friends and customers.
They intend making this department second to none
IN the State either in style and quality ofGoods in
the manufacture of Garments.
At all times will be found good stock of Black and
colored Cloths English, French and American CASH
meres, and variety of Vestngs. Also, assortment
of Rock Island Cassimeres.
They feel confident of their ability to 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 least Twenty
per cent to the consumer.
tag Dimes saved are Dollars made @Egsa So try u.s.
Orders from distance solicited. Cutting done on
short notice.
Sept Is, 1860 FULLINGS, SPRINGS & CO.
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State Of North Corohina-J Union county.
In EQUIrY-To Fall Term 1861.

IN EQUITY-TO Fall Term, 1861
VIM Cureton and wife Charlotte, Sarah Kimbrefl:
ThOs Cureton, Sen'rs heirs, viz: James, Thos K Jr
and Saml Cureton, and Virginia, intermarried to D
Green Jeremiah CuretOns heirs, viz Thos Taylor
and Narci8sa CuretOn, and Elizabeth intermarried
with A Durant; Ann Potts heirs, viz: Margaret E,
intermarricd with NJ Morrow; John Cureton's heirs
viz: Ann, inermarried with NJ Miller; Henry Mas
sey's heirs, viz: Reese Massey, and Mary, inter-
married with Massey, and BENZ Massey of
Edward Massey against
The heirs of VIM Massey, viz: RebecCa wife Of J
BrattOn, James +, Sarah and VIM Ii Massey the
heirs Df Charlotte Massey viz: II Massey, Sr; child
children of Il Massey; Col j Hale; child of Mary
Hale, dccd Mrs CathaTinc MatheSon, wife of Ma
thes0n; the heirs of Elizabeth Knox of Texas
not known the heirs of Benz Hale Jr decd,
not known; Susan Lanier's heirs viz: Thos Lanier
Mary wife of VIM Brewer Catharine wife of Thos II
Lanier, and others whose names unknown to pc
titioners the children and heirs of Evard Cureton
deed, viz: James B. John, and Everard Cureton, and
Elizabeth, wife of Thos Laner; Mrs Cunningham
wife ofJos Cunningham Mrs March and Mrs Murrah
Petition for Sale of Land for Partition.
In this it appearing to the satisfaction of the
court that the Defendants in this reside beyond
the limits of this State that process cannot be per-
sOnally served upon them it is therefore ordered by
the court that publication be made for six weeks
cessvcly in the Western Democrat, commanding them
and each of them to be and appear at the of
this court to be held for the county of Union the
Court House in Monroe, the 10th Monday after the
4th Monday in August, then and there to plead
or demur, or Judgment pro cOnteSso Will be entered
against them.
Witness, Thomas Winchester, clerk and master of
said court office in Monroe this the Goth day of July
1861 T. D. WINCHESTER, C NJ E..
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Petition for Sale of Land for Partition

State Of North CdrolinG- Union county.
IN EQUITY-To Fall Term, 1861.
George Fowler against Israel Helms and wife
Frances and others.
Petition to make title to Land:
1t appearing in this to the satisfaction of the
court that Moses Thomas and wife Caharne, Darling
Skies, Henry Helms and wife Gatsy Enoch Allen and
wife Jane 5, Catharne Brown, Moses Skies Isabel
la Skies, Sarah Skies, John w Skies. and VIM Sher-
ley and wife Ellen, defendants. reside beyond the linn
its of this State so that process be personally
served upon them it is therefore ordered the court
that publication be made for six weeks successfully in
the Western Democrat, commanding them and each of
them, to be and appear at the next of this
to be held for the county of Union, at the Court House
in Monroe, on the 10th Monday after the 4h Monday
in August. 1861 then and there TO answer, plead or
demur, or Judgment pro confesso will be eneredagainst
them.
Witness, Thomas Winchester. clerk and master of
said at office in Monroe, this the 29h day fully
1861. T. D. WINCHESTER CME
7c-6t [pr adv SCI
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" 3 NEEEe.
G. e. TayIOr's
VIRGINIA PRINTING INK ESTABL lSHMEkT,

Corner of Adams and Leigh streets, RICHMOND Va.
C. R. J. 0 R, Printing Ink Manufactu-
rer, takes pleasure in announcing the Southern
Press that his Ink Factory is in successful ope
ration in the manufacture Of every description of Print
ing Ink, which he is prepared to furnish reason
able News, Book and lob Inks of every de5crip
ton always On hand.
Orders promptly attended to. Address
c. R. TAYLOR,
July I'd. Richmond Va
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July %, 1861
Situation Wanted.

person who is thoroughly acquainted with the
Milling business and who has had entire charge Of a
large establishment in Virginia for Is years. desires
situation in this part of North Carolina He has had
large experience in farming and the management of
hands. He bring the best of recommendations.
For further information inquire at this Office, and
state what salary will be given.
Anrust ID 1861 3t
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STATE BIBLE CONVENTION

At a meeting of the Executive Committee of the
Rowan County Bible Society, held in Salisbury the
10Th July the following resolution adopted:
Whereas the 25th day fully is deemed early for
a full meeting of the State Bible Convention in Sails
bury called for in the address of the Executive Com
mtee to the christians and patriots North Carolina
and it is important that ample time be given to mott
fly the County Societies throughout the State that
every section of the State may be therefore
Resolved, That the State Bible Convention be held
in Salisbury the 23d of October next.
JAS. H. ENNISS,
LUKE BLACKMER,
JOS. w. HALL,
W. L. KISTLER,
July % 1861 Elk. Committee.
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State Of NORTH Cdrolina-Cnjen county.
Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessons-July Term 1861
Benjamin Shepherd r F Stockton
Attachment.

1t appearing the satisfaction of the court that
Stockton the defendant in this case, resides beyond
the limits ofths State it is therefore ordered by
court that publication be made for six successive
in the Western Democrat that he be and appear before
the Justices of the court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions
to be held for the county Union the house
Monroe, on the first Monday in October next then and
there to plead answer demur, Judgment pro con-
fesso will be entered against him and the
for hearing.
Witness, J Irby, clerk of said court at Office
the first Monday in july and in the s5th year Amer
ican independence, A 1861. j. E. IRBY, clerk
f6-6t pr adv SCI
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Charlotte Female Institute,

CudTIOLIe, N. =.
The exercises of this School will be resumed the
18th of September full corps of Instructors in all
the branches of liberal education has been employed
for the ensuing session.
The Musical Department will be under the direction
of Prof. r. f. Hunt and Miss Ii. NJ. Hammarskold
graduate of the Academy of Music, Stockholm. The
department of Drawing, Painting and Modern Lam
guages will be under Prof. VIM +. DeIIaas The Prn-
cpaI considers himself fortunate in having secured the
services of such able and experienced Teachers in the
ornamental branches.
TERMS:
Board and Tuition including every expense, $50 90
Tuition for day Scholars, $l2, SIG and SIS 90
For catalogue, address
REV. R. BURWELL,
July 9, 1861 I'm Charlotte, N. c.
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G.. e. DING,
WATOM MAKER Z gAt7MLL3.
LincOgnt0sf, n. c.,

Begs leave to inform the citizens of Lincoln and sur
rounding connties that he has permanently located in
the town of LincoInton, where he will carry the
Watch and Jewelry Business
In all its various branches. Strict attention will be
paid to the repairing of Watches and Jewelry. All
fine Watches warranted to give satisfaction, if well
used, or charges made.
List Of prices for Fork.
handspring and cleaning watch, $780, jewels, cap
and foot, each Toe; cap foohold jewel each, 81 50
hairsprings, Sl25; chains SI5O mending chains sOc
tooth and wheel 5Oc Pvots, ST. cylinders, ST. Slaves
s. >; virges $780, screws, Zoe. springs 75c.;
clicks and rachets, 75c glasses, SOC. All other work
will average the same prices Persons leaving work
can know the prices before ii is done.
Persons in the country having clocks or other work
for Repair, will address by letter if they cannot
come themselves. will attend to work promptly
All kinds of Gun-smith work done at short notice
and on reasonable terms.
Give NE a call, and will guarantee satisfaction.
G. r. HARDING.
Lfneolnton, Feb 90, 1861 If
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These Pills do not all Diseases but they
ranted to Luc0reah Whesthat dreadful scourge
to female health, happiness and usefulness They
no. "stented and are no humbug, but prepared by
North Carolina physician of high standing and of
long experience in the treatment of female diseases
All that necessary to convince you of their efficacy
fair trial. For particulars, wrappers Price 81
per box. For sale at the DRUG STORES.
Jan. Is, 1861 yr
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1t appearing to the satisfaction of the that
Stockton the defendant in this case resides beyond the
limits of this State; it is therefore ordered by the
that publication be made for six successive weeks in
the Western Democrat, newspaper published in the
town of Charlotte, that he be and appear before the
Justices of the of Pleas and Quarter Sessions
be held for the county o. Union, the house in
Monroe the first Monday in October next then and
there to answer, plead demur judgment pro con-
tesso will be entered up against him and the cause
for hearing.
WitRess, Z Irby, clerk of said at office,
the hrst Monday in July and in the S5h year Amer
lean independence, D 1861. j. Z. IRBY clerk
76-6t pr adv SCI
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NORTH CAROLINA COLLEGE,

MOUNT PLEASANT, n. G.
The Session of this College will open September
25th proximo and continue the usual session Of AZ
weeks. The location is healthy the community in
telIigent, and the charges moderate
Board, tuition and room-rent in College,
AZ weeks, Sis to Sl36
Board, tuition and room-rent in Primary
Department, LOT to l2S
The Board of Trustees have introduced military
tics and drill part of the daily exercises Sundays
cxcepted) under the management Of very competent
instructor.
For further particulars, send for a catalogue.
D. H. BITTLE, Prest
August 49, 1861 At
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NOTICE..

nUR CREDIT CUSTOMERS,
~ BY DISREGARDING OUR APPEALS,
hare forced us to adopt the CASH SYSTEM.
Our hereafter will be strictly Cash delivery.
FISHER Il BURROUGHS.
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Petition for Settlement

Petition for Settlement.
1t appearing the satisfaction of the court II at
Mary Secrest, John Calhoun Osborne Edward Ritch
and Nancy his wife, Evan Laney and Leah his wife
Robt McCombs and Margaret his wife, and Franklin 5
Rodgers defendants in this reside beyond the
limits of this State that the ordinary process of law
be served upon them: it IS therefore ordered by
the Court that publication be made for six successive
weeks in the Western Democrat. notifying and COM
handing the said nonresident defendants be and an
pear before the Justices of the of Pleas and Quar-
ter Sessions at the next term thereof to be held for the
said county of Union at the court house in Monroe on
the first Monday of October next then and there to
Swer plead or demur to the plaintiffs petition other
wise Judgment pro confesso will be taken against them
and the same he heard parte to them.
Witness, E irby, clerk of said court at Office
the first Monday ia July and the S5th year of Ameri
can independence, 1861. J. E. IRBY clerk
16-6t 1pr adv Sol
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1t appearing to the satisfaction of the that
Stockton the defendant in this resides beyond the
limits of this State 1t Is therefore ordered by the
that publication be made for six successive weeks in
the Western Democrat that he be aud appear before
the Justices OF the of Pleas and Quarter Sessions
to be held for the county of Union, the house
in Monroe, the first Monday in October next, then
and there to answer plead or demur Judgment pro
cOnfesso viii be entered up against him and the
set for hearing.
Witness J rhv, clerk of said court at office
the first Monday in july and in the S5th year of Amer
lean Independence, d 1861. J. f. IRBY, clerk.
76-6t pr adv Sc
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State Of North Carolina- Union county.
Thomas Dewey, cashier, F Stockton.

1t appearing to the satisfaction of the court that
Stockton the defendant in this case resides beyond the
limits of this State; it is therefore ordered by the
that publication be made for six successive weeks in
the Western Democrat, that he be and appear before
the Justices of the of Pleas and Quarter Sessions
be held for the county of Union, the house
in Monroe, the first Monday in October next then
and there to answer, plead demur Judgment pro
confesso will be entered up against him and the
set for hearing.
Witness, J Irby clerk of our said court at Office
the first Monday in July and in the 85th year Amer
lean Independence, A 1861. J. E. IRBY, clerk.
76-6t Tpr adv SCI
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CONTENTS
Of legislative power in general; Legislative power
North Carolina; legislative powers of justices OF the
peace county OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES, ETC.; county reVen"
and charges; court houses prisons etc. county trustee
jury trials; fairs and public sales; general assembly
inspections, public landings, etc.; poor houses H
hospitals registers and clerks; rivers and creeks gates
ferries and bridges; weights and measures; idiots ma
lunaticS; retailers Neuse river; public roads and a
ways; public landings and inspections mills and rn
lers; ordinaries and constabeS patrols; warden o. ~
poor prison bounds; roads, ferries and bridges poll
exemptions executive power in general eXecuH'
power in North Carolina executive power OF the c2"
chief justice and clerk; attorneys at law attone!g
eral reporter and marshal clerks and solicitor cOuh"
for paupers; guardians county attorney; auchoheuH
county court clerks; coToners; boundary cOmmsohah
committees OF finance; county trustee county reau.
special court commissioners of fairs; inspectors ~
perintendents of schools commissioners of naVganOI
wardcns of the poor; registers, commissioners OF n
and creeks; sherifs constables rangers standard Ks
ers; retailers; administrators; chairman OF sPsu"
court; commissioners of deeds and conveyance; CUE
mlssioners of low lands; entry takers and surVg"r
superintendent of elections; guardians and recene%
inspectors; commissioners of internal mproYeBsna
partition; patrol committees; processioners tax iSN
and boards of valuation; of roads and r"
commissioners of wrecks; tobacco piekers and COOPER
The APPENDIX contains forms of Deeds and Ior
veyances as follows: Agreements, assignments, aWar
bills OF sale, bills of exchange and ladng, BONDS u"
ceilaneoss bonds, contracts, Deeds marriage T'
ments, mortgages, copartnership articles, no'e'
leases, &c, &c.
This book contains $50 pages, is gotten up in 'uPF
$500. EDWARD CANTWELL
RALEIGH, NJ
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State Of North C6rrOiin0- [ MON county.
Court of Pleas and Quar- err Sessions-Juy Term 1861
Thomas W Dewey, cashier VS.. r F Stockton
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State Of North Caroiina- Union county,
Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions-Juy Term 1861
D \ Coyngton, Exr of Andrew Secrest deed, vs. Mary
Sccrest and others
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Agricultural Implements,

Agricultural Implements,
at the Sign ofthe Golden Pad-Lock
large supply of the above consisting of Thompson's
celebrated Poughs; also, CernSheers Straw
Shoves: Spades Hay and Forks best caststeel
Axes; Picks, Mattoeks Grubbirg Hoes Wedding Hoes
Trace Chains, Log Chains, Wagon Chains, Garden
Hoes. Rakes, Hedge Shears, Prunin. Shears Pruning
and Budding Knives, &C., &c.
COCHRANE & SAMPLE.