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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-10-01
MARTIN, TANNAEEELL e. CO..
Successors to N. NJ. Martin, Bro & Co..
Cr0cers and Commission Merchants,
PETERSBURG, "a.
WALTER *. WI ARTEN & co.
Successors to n. NJ. Martin, Son co.,
Commission Merchants,

RICHHOND, VA.
X a. MARTIN, formerly of Granville county, N C.
RoBT. TANNAHILL, formerly of Edgecombe county N g.
WALTER K. MARTIN of Richmond, Va
n. u. MARTIN do.
R. H. CUNNINGHAM, Jr do.
REFER TO @. F. Fisher, Esq, Pres't c Railroad
Or Hawkins, Prest Raleigh CASTOR Railroad /:
K Bridges Pres't Branch Bank at Tarboro N G.. Hon
" Edwards Warren county; James Bullock ESQ.
granville county Fisher, cashier Exchange Baak
Petersburg, Va; Battle, Esq, Raleigh
ConslgnmeRts of cotton, tobacco, wheat and corn 70
specially solicited and which will have faithful
sonal attention. good supply of Groceries ALWAYS ON
hand and for sale on reasonable terms Orders for
goods promptly filled. Both concerns will adhere
strictly to selling produce on commission Neither
concern will buy commission speculation or other
wise the articles named above their business in nro
duce is confined exclusively to selling
We respectfully call the attention of operatives and
planters to Petersburg of the best cotton markets
IN the South. The demand is good both from mann
acturers here and for direct shipment from CITY Point
to Europe. 0iA-'
Efforts are now being mode to ship cotton direct from
Charlotte to this point for So per bale. w.
January ~, 1904. nd
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-10-01
Will. Charlotte & Ruth. Railroad--.
WESTERN DIVISION.

On and after Monday the 18th instant the Passenger
and Mail Train will be this Road daily SUNDAY
excepted) follows:
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-10-01

State cf North CdyoIind- Union county.
Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions-Juy Term, 1861
Thomas Dewey, cashier, vs.. R f Stockton
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-10-01
Watch and Jewe1ry Business

Lmcolnton, Feb. 90, 1861
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-10-01
A NEW LAW BOOK.
PRACTICE AT LAW.

Just published, treatise upon the PRACTICE At
LAW in North Carolina, by EDWARD CAETWII
LIB, author of the N. c. Justice, etc.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-03-23
1epartment.
Grating the Grape.

In the February number of the Genesee
Farmer. we find the following article by
Samuel Miller, Of CsImdale Nursery, near
Lebanon, Pa, which We deem valuable q;
this time:
AS early in the spring as the ground can
be got away from the stock to be grated
upon, clean away around the stem two or
three inches deep, saw or cut off the vlu,
smooth; then prepare your graft, (Which
should have been cut from the vine IN the
early part Of the winter.)
II your stock is thick, say one ireh or more
in diameter. cut out wedge to correspond
with the wedge on the graft; if the stock be
less than three fourths Of sn inch in diameter,
then merely split down clean. as in the usual
way OF cleft grating but if the graft be 20,
held fImly, it is well TO tie around the split
with bit Of mating or strong thread which
will rot of before doing any damage. When
you have inserted the graft, draw the earth
10 aud press firmly around the joint where
| operated upon, and up too aud barely expo
sing the bud, filing in with dry mould if tho
earth be wet. Use no cement whatever |
/ believe it is u great evil.
| Be sure to cover your graft with loose
straw or some kind Of rubbish that will not
pack tight; this lie TO keep the frost from
! hosting ont the graft, in case freezing occurs
! afterwards, which frequently is the case, as
/ have grated in February sometimes, as well
as to shade the bud and keep the air off
somewhat-a necessary precaution. When
the graft begins to grow, the natural or stock
suckers must be kept down as they will coon
rob the graft. | have usually succeeded in
this way with about eighty per cent, while
hear universal complaints Of failure. For
root grating in the house my best success
has been obtained when done in the saddle
mode Aud this doEe late in the spring
when the vines begin to grow.
One important part has almost been over
looked. You must select stocks Of as neAr
similar wood Cor instance, Delaware will
hardly take at all on a runk fox, while upon
Clinton and our wild frost grape 1t takes very
freely. Almost any kind will take upon the
Isabella
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-03-23
1861. OLD SERIES, VOL. 81, NO 26

PICKING UP PIS.-A young man once
went with letters Of recommendation to q
large banking establishment. lie called on
tue gentleman who was at the head Of il, foil
of hope and confidence that be should obtain
employment. The gentleman heard wbst he
had 20 say, looked over his letters hastily.
and then handed them back to him saying,
I'VE have nothing for you to DO sr." The
young man felt bis h0art sink within him
He was ready to burst into tears. Bot thers
was no help for it, go he made his bow and
retired. AS he was passing in front OF the
building, there was pin lying on the pave
ment. He stopped down, picked it up. aud
then stuck it carefully under the bosom OF
his coat The gentleman with whom be had
just been speaking was standing at The win
dow and saw what took place. In an instant
the thought occurred TO him that the young
man who had such habits of corefulDess as to
stop in such a moment Of disappointment and
pick up a pin woul1 make useful business
man. He sent Immediately and called him
back. He gave him an humble situation in
bis establishment. From that be arose by
degrees, till he became the principal partner
in the concern, and eventually man of i'm
mense wealth and the chief banker 10 Paris.
So much for good, careful habits.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-03-23

ADVICE TO SKATERs.-l'oo many ice. eated
persons refrain from the graceful eXhilsra-
t!Bg,.end air. holesome amusement of skating,
because they suppose the art 10 be difficult to
acquire, land, when acquired, difficult to retain
in perfection. These timid ones are like an
individual Of our private acquaintance, who
would never go to sea lest be should meet
with hardships. The difficulty is all imagin.
ary IN view Of this fact, let us favor the
would-be skater with lew simple directions ::
Having procured pair of the most expen.
siye bu. least sensible skates to be found,
| strap them nerviously to your boots end shoes
aud walk firmly out upon the ice. Ex-
hausted Nature will then incline you to take
q seat which you must do. Having thorough
! ly rested tested. you will rise again to your
! feet in the most complicated manner, illustra'
| ting as you do so, certain facts 10 natural his.
tory such as the habits Of the crab, the wound
ed hear, and the intoxicated Chimpanzee.-
Once more erect, you will strike cautiously
out with your right ioct, follow it with the
left and then take a seat. This last move
ment will inform you whether the ice is
thick enough TO bear you safely or not as
by a wise provision Of Nature, your eyes will
emit brilliant star for every perpendicular
inch Of ice. IL you see O comet or so. you
may rest assured that the ice will bear you
if you can bear the ice Again arising TO your
feet by series of intricate gymuastlc eSerci
ses, you will make an attempt to run on the
frozen surface, psuSing only to take q seat
Here q feeling of confidence in your owl
ability will commence to overpOwer your tim
idity and upon regaining your feet you viii
at once yield to natural inclination TO TAKE
a seat Having thus mastered the rudiment
Of the art, the ornamental branches will at
tract your attention. You will make guar
ded effort to skate on one foot, and immedi
ately succeeded in reaching a seat. Afte
this, everything will be comparatively easy
and as the conclusion of the days sport you
will be surprised to find. that oil the time no
spent 10 setting down was occupied in gettlbt
:. INN
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brawpy, muscula. arms, and beating back the
other ssvages, began slowly to retreat. At
the same time rush of battle brought many
Of the settlers between himself and the 10.
dians, affording him moments respite.
Father, I'm dying fast !' whispered Israel
in fee bl e, trokeu tones. ii can't live but
fow moments at the best Lay me down and
take care Of your own own life. It's my last
wish"
"Oh Israel, my boy" responded the pio.
neer with much emotion, "dont ask me sch
thing | can't, can't While tbar's life
thar's hope, an my arm is strong yet"
"But father, you risk your own precious
life without any hope OF saving me ~ feeby
responded the Dying youth. 81 am wounded
to the death can hardly speak now, and
over. For the sake Of others, grant what
ask. cant say any more. Good bye God
bless you l-love-too-alll !"
A gasp-a three and Israel Boone breath.
ed his last.
"He's dead my boys dead !" cried the
pioneer, in tones of anguish, and as uttered
these words be bent over and kissed the cold
clammy lips Of mis- son.
At the same moment huge, ferocious
looking savage suddenly sprang upon him
aiming q blow OF his apparently devoted
head. Quick as thought, however Boone
sprang to his feet, caught the redskins arm
with his left hand, and with his right drove
his knife up to the hilt in his assallant's DO.
som.
| without q groan the Indian fell dead to the
ground. AT the same instant several others
rushed at Boone, but the latter suddenly
tu.ned around, and with the speed of The
wind bounded away into the forest. pum
ber followed in pursuit Of him, but Boone was
not the man to be easily captured and at las
the redskins were glaG to give up the chase
| During t he next few hours a number Of the
settlers who had gone out with the ill-fateG
expedition came struggling in, and by far the
largest proportion paid the penalty OF theiI
lives, and never again returned to their home
Of friends.-NeaG York Despatch.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-03-23

Look the brother springs forward TO
plunge knife into the murderer's heart, but
the tory, pnioned as he is, cliugs the widows
knees. lie beS that one more trial may be
made by the little girl that child of Eve years
with the golden hair and laughing eyes.
The widow consents. There is an awful
pause. With o smile on her eye, without
knowing what she was doing, the little Girl
opens the Bible, as it lay on her mothers
knee she turned her face away and placed
ber finger upon line.
The awful silence grows deeper. The
deep drawn breath of the murderer, alone dis
turb the stiffness the widow and the dark.
haired boy we're breathless. The little grl,
ns she caught feeling ofawe from those about
her, stood breathless her face turned aside,
and her tiny finger resting on the line Of life
and death.
AT length gathering courage, The widow
bent her eye upon the page and read 1t was
line from the New Testament.
Love your enemies"
Oh, book Of terrible majesty and childlke
love-o sublimity that crushes the heart with
rapture you never shone more strongly than
there in that lonely cot OF the Wissahckon
when you saved the murderer's heart.
Now look how wonderful are the ways OF
heaven. That very night as the widow sat
by her freside, sat there with q crushed heart
and hot eye.lds, thinking Of ber husband who
now lay moulderng on the drenched soil OF
Paoli-there was tap ct the door. She
opened it, and that husband living, though
covered with wounds, was in her arms.
lie had fallen at Paoli, but not in death,
he was alive, and his vile lay painting on bis
/ bosom.
That night there was prayer in the wood
/ endowed cottage Of Wssahickon.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-03-23

An ADvESTgRE.-He (Dr. Wolff then pro
ceeded onwards to GooIjat, a considerable town,
which also belonged to Sundjud Singh. He ar
rived there late at night, and was brought to the
Palace of the Governor, who had expected him,
when, to his great surprise he heard some one
singing Yankee Doodle" with all the American
snuf1e. 1t was his EScellency the Governor him
self. He was fine, tall gentleman, dressed in
European clothing, and with an Indian hoekah
in his mouth. Wolf asked him how he came to
know yankee Doodle" He answered, in a ma
sal tone al am free citizen of the United States
of North America, from the State of Pennsylva'
MIA, city of Philadelphia. am the son of Qua
ker NV name is Josiah Harlan. And as this
mans history is rather romantic, Wolff will give
it at once. He had, in his early life, studied sur
gerry, but went supercsrgO in ship to Canton,
in China, and then returned again to America,
where he had intended to marry a lady, to whom
he was engaged, but she had played him false
He then went to India, and came to Calcutta,
where Lord Amherst at that time GoveTnorGen'
eral of India, sent him as Assistant Surgeon with
the British Army, to the Burmese Empire
Afterwards he quilted the British army, and tried
to make himself King Of Afghanistan. But, al
though he actually took fortress, hs was defeated
by a force sent against him by Rundjud Singh'
who made him a prisoner. Rundjud Singh, see
ing his talents, said to him al will make you
Governor of GooIjat. and give YOU thousand
rupees month (equal to f3Oo). lfyou behave
well will increase your salary; fnot, will cul
your nose off" So Wolff found him, and his
nose being entire was evidence that he had be
haved very well.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-03-23

SocIETr EoR TUE PURcHasE OF VESErIi.-lhe
Scilians have just organized society for the Pur
chase of Venetia, and elected Garibaldl as Presi
dent. In very eloquenllv written address the
founders of this society make warm appeal to the
patriotic feelings Of the Italians, and announce
that societies of a similar character will
be established in all parts of Italy. When
the amount subscribed is equivalent to the estl'
mated value of Venetia, it will he offered to Aus
tria if she refuses to accept it, it will be applied
to the raising and equipping OF an army for the
conquest of that province.
A New RAILRoAD.-The Reading aud Co
lumbia Railroad has been put under contract, and
will be commenced as soon the engineer can
put il in condition for the workmen. Messrs
Moore Il Co., of Philadelphia, have taken the
contract at $600,000, and are to finish the gra
ding masonry and uperstructure-Prepare thu
road for ballasting. cross'ties and tack--trou
the east end of the Columbia Bridge 10 the inter
section with the Lebanon Valley road, the Com
pany to settle for the right of way. The work 1
TO be ready for the track in fifteen months
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-03-23

KENTUCKY PRoMISENr-Kentucky seems
to be prominently on the carpet just now, as
it has given birth to many of the characters
fguting 10 the dramma OF the second Amer'
can revelation. President Davis was born
10 Todd county, Kentucky. in 1908. Presl-
dent Lincoln was born in Hardin county, in
1909. Vice President Brecklnridge was
born in Fayette county, in 1921. Senator
Crittenden, the great compromlser, was born
in woodford county, in 1856. James Gu
tbrie, the chairman on compromise resolutions
in the Peace Conference, was born in Nelson
county, 10 1895. Joseph Holt, the warllke
Secretary OF War, is a native Of BreeklnIldge
county. Major Anderson was born 10 Ken
tucky in 1908. General Harvey, Mr.. Pres
ton, N mister to Spsin, and Senator Sebas
tan, are also kentuckans.
DEoIAsEp.-The Harrisburg papers record the
death of homas l.. Wilson, Esq, for many
years Secretary to the Pennsylvania Canal Board
The deceased was a native of Philadelphia, where
he learned the printing business, and worked at i
contemporary with Simon CameroR, Judge Lewis
| James Peacock, Gen. Rogers, Hugh Maxwell
and few others whose names have bscoms close
! ly idel,ised With the history Of the state
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-03-23
Selett 4oetrp.
STAND TOGETHERI HOLD TO.
GETHERI

From tie London Americdn.
Stand together hold together!
We are now Earth's awe and wonder
We are weakness, if we sunder.
Through all time, oh answer, whether
You'll not march in glory under
The old bannerf Hear it thunder,
"Stand together hold together
Peace, my children stand tog.her !"
Stand together ! hold together!
Strong and mighty while united,
Wrongs by US might oil be rghted.
Hark our fathers blood asks whether
Thus their deeds shall be requitted
llark their glory cries, aflrghted,
"Staud together hold together
Peace, our children e'and together "
Stand together hold together
See, how despots mock the breaking
Of the power that theirs was shaking
That made nations ask them whether
They might not their thirst be shaking
With the freedom ours was taking.
Stand together hold together
Close your ranks, aud stand together!
Stand together hold together
All our fathers hopes deceiving,
Shall we TO our sons be leaving
Shame and weakness? Answer whether
All their future shall be grieviug
For this sin there's no retrieving
Stand together hold together
Brothers rally stand together!
Stand together hold together
In our greatness Englsnd's claiming
! Part Shall men 10 Der be naming
Us with scorn2 On, auBwer whether
We must part, oSr race defaming-
We must sink, our great blood shaming
stand together hold together!
Now and always, stand together!
Stand together bold together!
! Who'll be false to those who bore us
! To the heroes who built for US
Our proud greatness? Answer whether
All fo- ever shall abbor US?
NO" we thunder in one chorus
"Stand together hold together!
Still we'll stand-we'll hold together !
W. q. BESNErr Ian American in heart
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-03-23
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PERSEVERE.

Persevere,. and you shall win
Glory, honor, wealth, and fame;
Great is he. who in lfe's din,
Carves himself mighty name.
Look before you on the goal
Where expected honors stand
Then say to your heart and soul.
Work away for things so grand.
Persevere, and hore to win
Success crowns each noble aim;
Folks ne'er thought that could spin
Words to cheer you on TO fnne.
Don't be daunted if sweet Hope
Seems TO fy-she'll come again;
disappointment ne'er could cope
With determined sons of men.
Persevere-go on alone,
Nor stand still when half the way;
Those who now your worth dsown
viii shake hands some other day.
What's the use Of life if we
Live without some noble aim;
Every man should strive to be
Something here, and leave name.
Petsevere-who knows but you
Yet may be a man af worth;
Nothing old, nor aught that's new,
These created at birth;
And ne'er mind if friends should scorn
Perhaps they envy your sweet joy;
Sing and work-show you were born
A man to to live and never die.
Persevere the days at hand
When delighted you shall be,
With the honored of the land,
Freeborn son of liberty.
Forward, then, mans little life
Won't admit of one delay,
Waste no time with shame, nor strife
Try to live on earth for aye.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-03-23
9flisteIlaneons.

CHANGE IN THE PATENT LAw.--The bill "to
promote the progress of the useful arts" intro
duced on the 22d of December, 1859, bv Nh NAL
loTy, in the Senate, after various notifications
and two conference reports, passed both Houses
of Congress before the adjournment. The bill is
radical and important 1t changes the present
patent.law in many of its most essential particu-
lars. The correspondent Of the Philadelphia
Press says
Its most important provision is that all patents
heretofore granted shall remaia in force for
enteen years from the date of the ISSUE and all
extensions Of such patents thereby prohibited
This cuts of all the intrigue and corruption in.
cident to the extension Of valuable patents by the.
Commissioner of Patents and although it does not
and could not, of course, bind future Con-
gress, to moral effect, will 10 to stop
the bad practice of extension by Congress itself
This vas the last point submitted to the confer
ence committee. Donglas, Cameron and Fitch,
Of the Senate, and Cox, Frank and Barr, of the
! House, as the conference committee, insisted on
this radical reform, and it was passed the last day
of the session.
II provides, where extensions are now applied
! for, in cases of existing patents for compulso,y
/ process for witnesses in order TO make thorough
! inveslig alton of the merits o. the case. Ii give
! the commissioner a larger salary, as it impose
additional duties and responsibilities. 1t provide
for certain additional examiners. 1t allows tn
commissioner to refuse TO recognize patent agent
who have been guilty of misconduct. 1t does no
alter the law as to the payment of fees. 1t en-
larses the right to patent in relation to moulding
casting electrotyping, etc, 1t cuts off all pate nj
not prosecuted wihiE two years after filing.
requires labels on patented articles. 1t enables tn
commissioner to dispose of the models OF rejecte
| aprlicatinns opl IN disnansp Sth nnoials he
he thinks the design can be sufficiently represent
ed by drawing. 1t allows the commissioner t
require the printing of papers in certain cases.
An important part of the bill repeals the law
now in force, fixing the rates of the Patent offc
TO be paid, and discriminating between the inhat
tants of the United States and those of other couu
tries. There are otheI items in the bill.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-03-23

CArERPILLARs Foes In orchards that do.
ring the past season, we're infested with the
caterpillar, much can now be done to prevent
their appearing the next summer. Examine
the trees, and on the young wood will he
found cylindrical masses Of eggs OF nearly the
same color as the bark. and which surrounded
the twig aud look like a little swelling. IL
the twig is Of any importance serspe the
eggs oil carefully and destroy them but tho
easiest way is to cut the wood aud burn it
along with the eggs A few minutes will
suffice to clean tree, and thus preserve il
from the catepilars. Do the same with every
tree, and your orchard is safe. Should any
be overlooked. they should be extripated as
soon rs their web appears, but be sure that
they are all at home - Ohio Farmer.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-03-23

Paoor OF RATIosALIrr.--A man residing in
New England town, at some distance from
near relative, received a message one cold eve
ming in December to hasten to his residence as
he was in dying state. When he arrived, he
was told that his relative was little better but
,ha, his reason had entirely left him. The sick
man presently turned his head saying in fanil
voice; who is thatl" He was Informed that 1t
was his relative. "Oh, an" said he, 'yes, yes.
He must be a.cold. Make him good warm ted,
dy-yes, stoddy" "I guess he amt crazy" said
the visitor to the friends standing round' he
,alks yery rationslly."
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-03-23

MAsnING FLuIps-lf there ia any one
thing pride myself upon in the housekeep-
ing line, it is being able, to do a big washing
with little trouble, and while articles inuu.
merabe are appearing in the papers on that
weekly important subject, ! would add my
mile TO ease the common lot.
Washing is hard work at the best, bot the
labor may be much lessened by always put.
ting the clothes in soak over uight, in cool
rain water. Wiring them in the morning sui
prepare them for rubbing put tablespoon.
full of puryerised borax into your hot water,
immerse the clothes aud let them remain half
an hour, then rob them upon the wsshboard.
II you have girls or boys that have leisure, a
pounding barrel is a great advantage, or syea
a husband may give turn. il be has nottlng
else to do, Rnb or pound thoroughly, aud
you need no, noli your common white clo hes
iney must Dc very Thoroughly Tlnsvd also.