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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-05-21

convey a bucketful half a mile in this way. I've
seen q dying man clutch at single drop OF water
from the fingers end, with the consciousness OF
famished tiger
27. If wet to the skin by rain or by swimming
rivers. keep in motion until the clothes are dried,
and no harm will result
%. Whenever it is possible, do, by all means,
when YOU have to use water for cooking or drink
ing from ponds or sluggish streams, boil it well,
and when cool, shake it, or stir it so that the
oxygen of the air shall get to it which greatly
improves it for drinking. This boiling arrests the
process of fermentation which arises from the
presence of organic and inorganic impurities thus
tending to prevent cholera and all bowel diseases
IF there is no time for boiling, at least strain 1t
through cloth, even II you have TO use snirt' OF
trowser-leg. -z.....- -.--..,.-...
%. Twelve men are hit in battle, dressed in
red, where there are only five, dressed in blush
ere7 difference of more than two to one; green,
seven; brown, six.
80. Water can be made almost iceeool in the
hottest weather. by closely enveloping filed can
teen, or other vessel, with woollen cloth kept
plentifully wetted and exposed.
81 While on a march, lie down the moment
YOU halt for rest every minute spent in that
position refreshes more than five minutes standing
or lettering about
u go A daily evacuation of the bowels is indis-
pensable to bodily health, vigor and endurance;
this is promoted in many cases. by stirring table
spoonful of corn Indian) meal in glass Of water,
and drinking it on rising in the morning.
&c. Loose bowels, namely, acting more than
once day, with feeling of debility afterward, is
the first step toward cholera; the best remedy is
instant and perfect auetude of body, eating moth
ing but boiled rice with or without boiled milk !;
in more decided cases, a WOODEN flannel, with two
thicknesses in front should be bound tightly around
the abdomen, especially if marching is necessity
81. TO have sheen tothe wars" is lifelong
honor, increasing with advancing years, while to
have died in defense of your country will be the
boast and the glory of your children'a children.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-05-21
From the Philadelphia Bulletin
FROM N. CARorrr.

We had an interview this morning with an :
tellieent professor Of music, Northern man NJ
has soiourned in Greensboro, N. c., for sev "uS
wears and who has just reached philadelphia .Nsa
a tedious Journey of six days. He furnisbes -
with divers interesting items from the North S,.a
At the time of President Lincolns proclamst;"ss
th;s gentleman was the captain of a yolnn,Su~
company, a post he has held for several years h..
unwilling ID espouse the cause of the South ~
frankly stated to his subordinates his desire y
return to his home in Lycoming county D.
With truly chivalrous sense Of honor, wh;oS
contrasts nobly with the peremptory impressuen,
or 'driving OUT further South, they at passed
resolutions declaring that they could not exns"
him to reside with them and they furnished hin
moreover. with recommendation to Gov ElGs'
who received him in the same manner, and gr.D
ted him, permission to remain or depart at n.
option. Our informant reports the population ~
North Carolina as unanimous for resistance to tLo
hitter end-this determination extending even n
such late enthusiastic Union men as John A
Gilmer The latter made speech recently TO an
immense crowd, wherein he declared the following
sentiments Il have traversed our State from
East to West, beseeching its people with tears IN
my ewes and prayers in my heart, to hold fast their
allegiance to the Union and the Constitution: but
the war has come and we must meet it to the ex
tent of our means. There are, probably 10000
men in arms at this time in North Carolina, drill
ing night aud day, and they comprise the flower
of the population. The State is considered virtual.
IL out of the Union now and will be formally 20
upon the assembling of its convention.
Our informant found himself compelled to re.
main in Richmond last Sunday. He reported
large numbers of troops from various points Of the
South congregated there, and Others, arriving with
each train. They are under constant exercise and
are drilled in small squads by experienced officers
Resistance to the bitter end seemed the prevailing
expression among these troops, as our informant
passed through the camp; but he heard little said
about the contemplated raid on Washington: All
expect that France, and perhaps England with
that power, will eventually throw the weight Of
their vast resources into the Southern cause, and
one officer was heard to remark, in this connec.
ton, that Jefferson Davis knew upon whom to
build his future hopes.". Il
With regard to business affairs, our informant
states that there exists in North Carolina not the
slightest idea of a Reputation of Northern debts
but all consider the State good for all she owes"
come veal come woe, The boarding schools there
are almost entirely broken up temporarily.
In conclusion, our informant declares it exceed
ingly unwse to underyalue the forces and spirit Of
the rebels, he feels assured oftheir resistance to
the last E.. ....
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-05-21

INFORMATION TO THE ENEMY.-Gen. Scott
boasts that he is regularly posted up in everything
that transpires in Richmond and Montgomery. IF
this be true, it must be either by letter. sent
through the Post Office or Adams Express, or else
by special message. Either of these ways can be
prevented by subjecting all letters in the Post
fee, and by any and every mode of conveyance, to
inspection, just as it is now done in Washington,
and let no suspicious characters leave
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-05-21
AN ACT to define and punish Treason against The State
of North Carolina

-- PASSED AT THE EXTRA SESSION. MAY, 1911 +
Section l. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of
the State of North Carolina and it is hereby enacted
by the authority of the That shall con.
sst only in levying against this State or in adher-
ing to its enemies giving them aid and comfort or in
establishing, without the authority of the General
Assembly, any Government within its limits sepa tie
from the existing government; in holding or execu
ting in such usurped government any Office or pro-
Tossing allegiance fidelity thereto assisting the
execution of the laws under color of authority from
such usurped government and such treason if proved
by the testimony of TWO witnesses to the same overt
with death.
Sec q Be it further enacted, That if any free per-
son, knowing of such treason shall not as soon
as may be- give information thereof to the Governor of
the State, or to some conservaOr of the peace such
person shall be punished by fine and Imprisonment at
the discretion of the Court. 1s
Sec B. b it further enacted That if any free person
advise or conspire with slave to rebel make in
surrectloh IN this State with any other person. shall
upon convctiou suffer death, whether such rebellion
or instruction be made not.
Sec. 4. Be it further enacted That this shall he in
force from and after its ratification.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-05-21

THE FEDERAL TROOPS FROM KENTUcKY.-The
Frankfort Yeoman, in answer to the statement
going the rounds of the papers, that Major Ander-
son will be entrusted with the command OF bn'
gade of Kentuckians, Immediately to be raised,
says: ,.-..--..
This is all bosh. No brigade, no regiment,
not even a company can be mustered out Of Ken.
lucky to march under the banner profaned and
desecrated by Lincoln. All such paragraphs are
lying inventions, got up for purposes of wicked
deception. ..t.s
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-05-21

"Lie"t General Dougias"-The Indiana Sen.
tinel hears it stated by those whose information is
entitled to respect, that the Hon. Stephen A.
Duglas will be appointed Lieutenant General by
President Lincoln. In view of this announcement
we may as we'll add that it is reported that Senator
Wigfall is to command regiment of thousand
picked men, selected from the whole Southern
Army, no man in the regiment to weigh under ITO
pounds, or be under feet high, or over SO wears
of age Each man will be armed with an En6ela
rifle, two Navy revolyers, and six-pound bowie
knife.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-05-21
May I, 1861

THE FEMALE ORGANIZATION is often as frail !"
That OF tender flower. Many of the enter iI ~
marriage relations without being able to undergo .D
labors and trials of Maternity In this country
sands of young and beautiful women sacrifice.
every year from this cause alone Hostetters CeleoA
ted Stomach Bters will save many of this class v
an untlmely grave. This medicine has been used WI"
great benefit by immense numbers of people throusa
out the republic, and the propretors have recsleS
grateful commentator from all sections of the coun
Inc bitters will be found be very pleasant 70 "a
TASTE even as beverage and prompt and powerlui tn
It's enects as medicine. 1t infuses vitailV ~
the frame, and strengthens the whole system, so h
women who use it are enabled to go through M
iahors which would without it, be certain TO proS"
them. -
and by Druggists gsaersly May, 1861,
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-05-21
THE EUROPEAN PRESS ONAMERICAr
AFFAIRS.

The latest English papers, brought by the
steamship Africa to New York, comment very
freely upon the surrender Of Fort Sumter, OF
which accounts had just been received. The tone
of these papers is very significant, as seeming to
possess, almost without exception, strong South
ern bias. Even the Manchester Guardian always
opponent of slavery, is of the opinion that the
seeded States "will have been raised in cstima-
tom by the recent events at Charleston, and goes
so far as to charge Mr. Lincoln's policy Gas in
Guiding every kind of blunder." The London
Tunes is more reserved, the whole affair at Fort
Sumter being utterly mex plicable." The Liver
pool Mercury thinks the issue Of the conflict be-
tween the two great opposing sections " can
scarcely form a subject for speculation because
the Moth will be deprived of its most productive,
powerful and wealthy districts" The Liverpool
Post anticipates fighting of the most terrible de-
scription, between armies in many respects equally
matched, fired BY that peculiar 6erceness which
consequently gives the battles of brethren
The European Times reviews recent events, and
pleads for peace. The New York Journal of
Commerce says it would not be strange if England
should conf ure up some pretext for relieving the
cotton trade from restrictions, and avertng dis
aster from her manufacturers With the intense
feeling likely to exist among the English people,
and with vast interests much affected, the
Journal adds, they will find it difficult to remain
passive spectators. They will not only find it
difficult, but impossible. The principles of nations
arc their interests, and the interests of England
are free trade and cotton. Hence we shall see
what we shall see
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-05-21

CAUTIoN.-Persons who use fire arms should
remember that percussion guns or pistols are some
times discharged without the caps. A Southern
paper says: A young man was badly wounded in
this city yesterday, by the accidental discharge of
a pistol in the hand of his friend. 1t is worthy
of remark, that this pistol had no cap ON it, but It
seems that small portion of the percussion powder
was the tube and this was sufficient to FIRE the
powder.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-05-21

THE CRoPs.-A gentleman from Texas, who
has passed days route, says that nearly the
usual quantity of cotton has been planted at the
South, and very large increase of corn. The
Southern authorities have asked for a largely in
creased appropriation of land to breadstus, instead
of tobacco, and this was done in Virginia. In
Texas, the wheat crop will be very large.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1861-02-02
Notice 10 Donation claimant.

OF WASHINGTON TERRITORY.
MORE than Fourteen Hundred Donation Pa.
N pcrs, Notifications and Final Proofs. are
now living in the pigcon-lolcs of the Registers Of
flee. upon which certificates can lac issued as soon
as FULL aud COMPLETE COPIES ARE MADE.
To do the whole Of that work would require the
constant labor of the Register from two to three
years. provided that he had no other duties topper
form. But when it is known that two-thirds of
his time is occupied with conflicting donations and
presumption cases. persons having donation papers
in the office may well look to the future for
their certificates and Patents. Believing that many
would prefer having their donations completed
now. ratcr than wait for tho in lcinitc ''coursc of
human events, and being wcllacquaintcd with the
business, | am prepared to make out papers and
procure Certificates for claimants mall parts fthc
Territory. | will also attend to the preparation and
filing of dcclaratory statements and final proofs for
prescriptions, anddrawing mapsofclaims and Town
ships, from the original surveys, forthose desiring
them. For preparing the papers and procuring n
certificate for n donation claim, where there is no
conflict, my charge is five dollars. For preparing
andi ling dcclaratory statements and paving the
government fee. three dollars. For Township maps,
five dollars, and claim maps one dollar each. In
all cases the fec must come in advance.
Persons having bought land, acquired under the
Donation Law, cannot be too careful to see CertiG-
Gates are issued. A. NJ. POE,
Nov. ~, 1860. [3:tf] Olympia, ". T.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1861-02-02
MEDICAL TESTIMONY.

The following recommendation is from ono of the
Oldest physiciOns in New London, Conn.,:
Mcssrs. A. B. l. d. SAXDs:-Gentlcmcn:-Your
Sarsaparilla has been very extensively used in this
city and the neighboring towns, and so far as nv
knowledge extends, uniformly with success. In u
great variety of diseases of long standing, and of u
very distressing and dangerous character, which
have resisted a long list Of remedial agents, it has
been used-in many of them with complete sue
cess, and in all with decided benefit. II is regard.
cd by the medical profession as q medicine of great
efficacy in a numerous class Of diseases, such as in.
vetcratc constitutional complaints, when the sys-
tenn has been long diseased; in cases of long stand.
ing; in obstinate diseases of the skin; in cnfecbled
conditions Of the system; in chronic absccsses. At.
tended with profusc discharges; diseases of tho
bones; obstinate ulcers; chronic pulmonary afcc-
tions, enlarged glands, and various other maladics
connected with a dcpraved state of tho system.
Its use is usually followed with improvement Of np-
petite and digestion, increase of strength and flesh,
better rests ut night, the production of a moro
healthy state Of mind, and complete restoration 10
health. Truly yours,
WIN. STERNE, NJ. D.
Prepared and sold by A.. B. l. D. SANDS. whole.
sale druggists, 100 Fulton street, corner of William.
New York. ~
For sale by H. JOHNSON h Co., and REpIScrou
\ Co., San Francisco; RICE h CORN, Marysville,
Il. II. MCDONALD 4 Co., Sacramento; and by drug.
gists eehcraiIy. l:3m
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1861-02-02
Three DAYS Later.

ST. Louis, Dec, 3lst. q p. M.-Sccrc-
tary Floyd has resigned: the resigna-
ton has been accepted. The reason is
because Maj. Anderson was not ordered
back to Fort Moultrie. Secretaries
Thompson and Thomas 1.-THE newly an:
pointed Secretary of the Treasury
were understood to entertain Similar
views, but they underwent a change on
the Goth. Thompson willnot resi- till
the Indian bond matter is settled.
On the 29th the Collector of the Port
forwarded a communication, stating
that all officers in the United States
Customs had entered thcscrvice of the
State, and commenced receiving duties.
During other business, a motion was
made that the Collector be allowed to
receive duties in State currency, instead
of specie.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1861-02-02
The Great Japanese Remedy,

THIS WONDERFUL REMEDY, CALLED THE
japanese Vcnereal SALvE, and used for the cure
of Syphilitic Sores and procured at great trouble
and expense, is now placed in the hands Of druk.
gists for sale, where persons afflicted car purchass
1t, and effect cures without the consequent NORTH
cation and heavy. charges incurred by going to-
physicians. The ingredients procured from these
scientific and wonderful people arc such as have
not been known to the rest Of the world in the
cure OF loathsomc corruptions, and far excels any
thing heretofore used. Testimonials of astonishing
cures could be obtained If necessary, but il is only
requisite to test it to prove its great healinc quali-
ties. The cost is nothing compared to its value.
For sale at all the Druggists.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1861-02-02
ALSO
ALSO
Tales of the Sea,
IIighwaymen,
Adventures,
Revolutionary Tales, Travels
Cook Books, &C., &c,

Also the following new Novels:
Ro,alists and Republicans, Fallen Stars, Gucl-
latin. or the Death of Morgan, Dickens Short
Stories, Against Wind and Tide, The Haunted
Homestead. The Old Stone Mansion. The Mill on
the Floss, Anecdotes of Love, Adam Boell, Minis
tcr's Wooing. Out of the Depths. Lucy Crofton,
Self Help. Wild Sports of the South, Adventures
of Jonathan IIomcbred, Lizzy Glenn. Love me lit
tie. love me long, Lovely Michclet. from the
French, Woman-by Michclct, from the French,
The Virginians.
All the above works nrc by tho most noted au-
thors in the world.
Also, Newspapers. Periodicals, &c. Agent for
the San Francisco Bulletin. Alta California. and
Washington Standard, the best papers on the Pa
citic coast.
!. subscription list. with scale Of prices, will he
sent to any part. if desired.
Also dealer in Apples. Pears. Plrms. &C.. and
all kinds of green and dried Fruits, Candies. Fish
Sauces. Syrups. Powder md Shot.
EsiY" All of the above will he carefully packed
and sent to any portion of the conn,r, desired.
CHARLES BARRETT, Pro-.
At the Old Post Office, Portland, Oregon.
November Il, 1860. l:tf
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1861-02-02
rs A. CRANE.
AGENCY
NO l72 MONTGOMERY STREET,
Between Washington and jackson, up stairs, op
positc Lyccum Theatre.
CupN u:s..p >nASnA .uusIn..-f>

Nv ~ SilTsEl,
Between Washington and Jackson, up stairs, op
positc L.yccum Theatre.
San Francisco, California.
AGENT FOR
Washington Standard, Olympia, W. T.;
Daily Bee, Sacramento, CAL;
Nevada National, Grass Valley
Butte Democrat, Orovillc;
Mountain Messenger, La Porte;
Placer Courier. Forest Hill;
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Coloma Times, Coloma
Moneys Express, Folsom;
Plumas Standard, Quincy;
Daily Herald, San Francisco;
Daily Appeal. Marysvillc;
Daily Argus, Stockton;
Columbia News, Columbia;
Napa so. Times, Nalm;
San Jose Telegraph, San Jose;
Alameda Herald, Oakland;
Contra Costa Gazette, Martinez;
Santa Cruz News, Santa Cruz;
Pctaluma Argus. Pctaluma;
Daily lie Phcrc, San Francisco, Cal;
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Territorial Enterprise, Carson Valley;
Daily Oregon Advertiser;
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November II, 1860.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1861-02-02
THE JAPANESE sALvE.

Wounds, Piles, Boils, Chilblains, Bruises and all
kinds OF Sores, has been discovered to be the best
and most wonderful preparation ever used. it,
healing properties are astonishing, almost magical.
1t supcrscdes all salvcs now in use, and develops
one great good that has resulted from the opening
Of Japanese ports to the of the world,
and will cause oil that use it to rejoice that SO de-
sirable result has been accomplished. This salve
has been sufficiently used TO test its qualities
Try it all-everybody. No family should be with.
out it-and although the ingredients are rare and
expensive, only FIFTY CENTS is charged for :
box. 1t can be obtained of all the Druggists.
DIR. KENT, Agent, Nevada. l:m3
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1861-02-02
Private Medical once and Hospital
2lO CLAY STREET,
Opposite southwest corner of the Plaza,
SAN FRANCISCO.
DR., J. c, YOUNG.

On. J.. c. You're, who has become so cclcbra-
ted for the thousands of cures which he has per-
formed on old, chronic, mercuridl, syphilitic, and
all private diseases, without mercury, is consulted
daily ut his Office, 2lO Clay ST., from A. NJ. to
8 7. NJ. A cure Guaranteed or no pay.
DIR. Young has probably had more practice in
~vcncrcal diseases than any physician in California.
lie cures all the most aggravated cases Of this dis
ease, and mild ones he removes in from two to
FIVE days. The Doctor has for many years been
known as the most eminent and successful physi-
clan practising in the United States, and what is
more important to the patient, he always effects a
speedy and permanent cure.
Travellers, seamen, miners ond others, who wish
to be cured without mercury, hindrancc from bust
ness, or exposure to friends, should apply to him
IS soon as possible, and a perfect cure guaranteed
in all durable cases.
The following are a few of the many testimonials
of DIR. YOung's ability as a practitioner, which
have appeared in the public journals of the last
few years:
1FROM THE Boston MEDICAL JOURNAL.1
Although we are opposed to the system of ad-
vcrtising for good and sufficient reasons, still We
deem it but justice to say that DR.. Young is one
of the most industrious and indefatigable ~votaries
of the medical science in the United States.
rFRox PROFESSOR JAcKsoN.1
The subscriber Is personally acquainted with
DR.. Young, and has seen much of his practice, and
can bear testimony to his merits as a practitioner.
CFRoM tn. New YORK HERALD
The eminence of this distinguished gentleman in
his profession, and the very extended opportuni.
ties possessed by him for the observance Of vene.
real diseases, makes his services invaluable to
those afflicted with the above complaints.
[FRox THE WING AID AnvERrIsER.l
All afflicted with private complaints should, il
possible, consult DR.. Young, whose medical edu.
cation IL not surpassed by any physician in the
country. In his skill, honor and Integrity all NAV
rely with safety, while most Of the medical prac.
titioncrs in this city arc without honesty or res.
possibility, their pretensions being grounded in
ignorance and assumption.
Important to STRANGERS and Others
Requiring Medical Treatment.
DIR. Young is the pioneer Advertising Physician
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1861-02-02

Cure always Guaranteed OF no fee
REQUIRED.

DR.. Young would state that he has been a pro-
lessor of Obstetrics and Female diseases for the
past fourteen years, and is fully qualified to ad-
minister in all eases both medically and surgically,
not in a superficial, but in as thorough a manner
as years of study and practice-both in hospitals
and private fainilics-can make. Therefore fami-
lies can rely upon him as upon a father. All in
affection can find in him one who can feel and
sympathisc with, and bcfriend them in trouble
one in whose secresy the utmost confidence can be
placed. Come, all yc that are afflicted and in
trouble, and you will be relieved and cured.