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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-01-16
MORMON DOMESTIC LIFE.

DR. Bowles of the Springfield Republican, writ
ing from Austin, says:
Polygamy introduces many curious cross-re-
lationships, and intertwines the branches of the
genealogical tree in q manner greatly to puzzle
mathematician, as well as to disgust the decent
minded. The marrying of two or more sisters
is very common. One young mormon merchant
in Salt Lake City has three sisters for his three
wives. There are several cases Of men marry
ing both mother (widow) and her daughter or
daughters, taking the old woman for the sake
OF getting the young ones, but having children
by all. Please to cipher out for yourself how
this mixes things. More disgusting assoca-
tions are known, even to the marrying of half
these children Of one father and many mothers,
the latter often blood relations, are likely to be
crossed again 10 new marriages, in the second
and third, if not in the irst generation, under
the operations of this polyganlous practice; and
it is safe to predict that few generations of
such social practices will breed. physical, NOR
al, and mental debasement of the people most
frightful to contemplate. Already, indeed, are
such indications apparent, foreshadowing the
sure and terrible realization.
Brigham YOung's wives are numberless; at
least no one seems to know how many he has;
and he has confessed himself to forgetfulness in
the matter. The probability is, be has from
sixteen to twenty genuine or complete wives,
and about as many more women, "sealed" to
him for heaven and glory. TIL, ss,e>ter are most
ly pious old ladies, eager for high Seats in the
Mormon heaven, and knowing no surer way to
get there than to be tackled on to Brigham's an
gelic procession. Some of those sealed wives
the early wives of other men; but lacking
faith in their husbsnds glory, seek to make
thing for the future by the grace of gracious
Brigham. .
10 many cases the Mormon wives not only
support themselves and their children, but help
to support their husbands. Thus clerk, or a
man with similar limited incolne,. who has
yielded to the destinations and desires of three
or four women, and married them all, makes bis
home with No. l, perhaps, and the rest live
apart, each by herself, taking in sewing or wash
ing, or engaged in other employment, TO keep
up her establishment and to be no charge to her
husband He comes around, once in awhile, to
make her visit, and then she sets out an extra
table and spends all her accumulated earnings
to make him comfortable, and herself as
charming, as possible, SO that hey fraction of the
dear sainted man may be multiplied as much as
possible. So that the fellow, if he is lazy and
has turned his piety to the good account Of get
ting smart wives, may really board round con-
tinually and live in clover, at possible expense
tu. his own clothing.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-01-16
MEDICAL CARD.

DRS. GIDBON & 3cCOMBS having associated
themselves in the practice of Medicine and Surgery
respectfully tender their professional services to the
citizens of Charlotte and surrounding country.
From large experience in private as we'll as
Field and Hospital practice, they feel justified in
proposing pay special attention to the practice of
Surgery in all its branches.
Office over the Bank Of Charlotte.
ROBERT GIBBON, il. D.
Dec II. 1865 J. p. McCOMBS, VI. D.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-01-16
The Southern Express Company,

For the transportation of merchandise, valuable
packages, specie, bank notes. bonds &C, for all parts
of the South and Southwest, in connection with
ADAMS EXPRESS COMPANY,
have established their agency at SO BROADWAY,
NEW YORK, where orders to call for goods to be
forwarded South will receive prompt attention.
Merchandise and valuabes delivered to Harnden's $,
knsleys, American and United States Express Com
panes, for the Southern Express Company, will re-
ceive prompt dispatch.
For particulars rates of freight &c. &c, apply at
the Office of the Southern Express Company, SO
Broadway. Fl. B. PLANT,
Dec l9, 1868. President.
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NOTICE

Is hereby given, that the Copartnership heretofore
existing under the name and style of Brown, Tate &
Co. was dissolved by mutual consent on the lst day
of July 1865, The name of the firm will be used in
liquidation only.
BY calling on Agent, Mr. Samuel Alexander,
without delay, debtors discharge their liaolii-
ties in United States currency. We will not take
deprecated currency after the lst day of April 1866
j. L. BROWN,
J. NJ. TATE,
w. z. STITT.
Cbar!ntte Y e Dee. IS, 1865 I'm
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-01-16
FIRE, LIFE l. MARINE INSURANCE,

CHARLOTTE, n. e.
The undersigned, representing some of the strong
est New York Insurance Companies, are prepared
to issue Policies for any amount desired against
Loss Land or Sea of Property or Life, in North
and South Carolina. Address
HUTCHINSON l. SPRINGS, Agents,
Sept 4,IS65. IT Charlotte, n. Z.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-01-16
A Valuable Tract Of Land
FOR SALE

Offer for sale valuable Tract of Land lying on
both sides of the Western Plank Road, six miles
from Charlotte. containing 0S acres, more or less:
) acres of good meadow land and 30 acres OF orIgl-
nal forest timber There is also good mill seat on
the place with splendid water power. For further
particulars apply to N. b. Abernathy on the pre-
lnSes. &. W. ABEltNAIHf.
Nov 20, 1865 II
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Hag- The Louisiana papers are filled with ad-
vertisements Of plantations for sale, mostly by
Sherifs. The general business is falling off
in New Orleans. Advices Of similar import
are received from Texas. Goods can be bought
cheaper at Galveston or Houston than in New
Orleans. Parties are buying them at the for
mer place and sending them to the latter place
Fears are entertained by old business men of a
smash up. Three brick tenements in the CEN
trail part of the city of N o. sold for less than
the bricks could be bought for.
CoURr1NG IN RIGHT SrYLE-"Git out,
you nasty puppy-let me alone or l will tell
ma!' cried out Sally to her lover Jack, who
sat abou. ten feet fiom her, pulling dirt from
the chimney jam.
81 arDt techin on YOU
"Don't mean tu, nuther, do yer!"
"No don't"
"Cause you're too tarpal scarry, you longleg-
eed, lantered- -jawed, slap-slded pigeon -toed
tangled kneed owl, you han't got tarnal bit Of
sense; gA along home with you"
Now, Sal, love you, and can't help it, and
eff you don't let me stay and court you, my dad
dy will sue youru't for that COW he sold him
t'otber day. BY jingo, he said he'd do it."
"Well, look here, Jack-if you want to court
me you better do it as white man does that
thing-not set off there if you thought l was
pisen."
s'How OF arth is that, Sal?"
Why, side right up here, and hug and kiss
me, as if you really had some bone and sinner
of man about you Do you suppose wo-
mans only to look at, you fool, you? No, they
are made for practical results as kossuth
says-to hug and kiss aud such like"
"Well," said Jack, drawing a long breath,
off must must, for | do love Sal" and SO
Jack commenced sliding up to her, Ikea maple
poker going to battle. Laying bis arms gently
upon SAILS shoulder We thought We heard Sal
say
'.That's the way to do it, old hoss.-that's
acting like white man orter"
Oh, Jerusalem and pancakes" exclaimed
Jack, 'f this amt better any apple sass ever
marin made, darned sight! Crackee. buckwhea:
cakes, slap jacks ada lasses amt no where, long
side you Sal Oh, how love you"
Here their lips came together, and the report
that followed was like pulling horses foot out
Of the mire. We Jeff.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-01-16

A FATAL CAsUALTY.-Last Saturday, Mr
Benjamin Caise, while engaged in removing the
limb of a tree that had fallen upon the house,
on the premises of Mr r. Murphy, fell from
the house, bis head striking stone, and was
almost instantly killed. Mr Caise was an Ital.
ian by birth, but has been sojourning here for
several years, laborins as a gardener. lie was
a sober, quiet and hard-working man. He
leaves no family Salisbury Banner
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-01-16

FLoRIDA.-In Florida, the new State officers
are elected as foliows-Governor, David 8
Walker, without opposition; Lieutenant Cover
nor, W w Kelley Secretary of State, b II
Allen; Attorney General, j Il Galbrath; Comp.
troiler, l. G Pyles; Treasurer; 9 III Austen; Rep
resentative in Congress, Ferdinand Mcleod,
Judge of Suwannee Circuit, T 4 Long; Judge
Of Eastern Circuit, E A Putnam. q .s2s -ls'l
ferdinand Mcleod s native of CumbeE,
land county, y C]
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-01-16
PETER MALLETT,
General Commission and Shipuin-
Merchant

No 23 North Water st, WILMINGToN, N. G.
Consignments of Cotton, Naval Stores Lumber
and other Produce for Sale Shipping respectfully
solicited. Liberal advances made when desired
ns9s- Orders accompanied with Cash promptly
executed.
Nov 81, 1858. Hm
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-01-16
DR.. j. I'll. wayt,
DENTIST.

Has resumed practice, and will be glad to old
customers and others at his Office, next door to
Syringe corner, up stairs.
June 8, 1865. If
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-01-16

Nearly two hundred thousand yards of Gne
French broadcIotb, stored on board the late
Confederate ram Stonewall, at the Navy Yard
in Washington, are to be destroyed by fire, as
it is supposed that the material is infected with
the yellow fever.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-01-16
Goes Super-Phosphate of Lime,
OR
BON E M A II u IL e.
WARRANTED GENUINE.

Being made of the best material aud in the most
approved manner, it is recommended to the public
as superior to any other in the market All who
have used it speak of it in the highest terms of
praise and those engaged in its manufacture will
continne their best endeavors to advance the high
reputation which it has acquired
We guarantee the Phosphate to be well manufac-
tured and recommend it in preference to any other
artificial manure in the market. We consider it
nearly equal to the best Peruvian Guano, although
furnished at half the price.
Messrs H Allen Co, the we'll known manufac-
turers of agricultural implements, say of it:
"We take pleasure in stating that We have sold E
Goes Super Phosphate of Lime for four years. 1t
has given universal satisfaction to our customers.
We most cheertully endorse it article worthy
of the confidence of the public, and the purchaser
may rely upon securing article honestly and
fully manufactured.
ave would state that, after careful examination,
we believe this Phosphate has been improved each
year since its introduction in this market, and that
it will continue to maintain its present high stand
ing. ."Very respectfully,
s'R. IL. ALLEN CO.,
''No. lol Water street, New York "
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-01-16

s@ The sui, against Col. Bradley johnson
in Maryland, to recover damages for property
destroyed by raid of Confederate troops under
johnson, has been dismissed in consequence of
certain Frederick banks, to which Col johnson
is indebted, having mortgage on his property
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-01-16

Memphis, Tenn, is spreading her wings i'm
mensely. The Appeal states that upwards Of
nine hundred houses are in process Of erection
10 that city:
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-01-16
HOW TO AVERT cAuDLE LECTURES.

HOW TO AVERT CAUDLE LECTURE
A correspondent writing from Columbia, 3
C., says: '
81 have great weakness for good joke, and
I think you will indulge me in telling the fol-
lowing which occurred in the House last nlgnt
The Appropriation Bill being under consldera'
tion a certain Representative from Newberry,
who is "a chronic case" in the Legislature, and
whom every one who was connected with that
body for any ten years before the war Will re.
member as the incarnation of good humor, and
recognized under the familiar name OF "Chris,
moved that "an appropriation of three silver
dollars be made for the wife of the doorkeeper,
to her own exclusive use and benefit The
pitch of the FUN lies in an anecdote which the
old gentleman referred to, who, by the way, is a
gallant old soldier, and has kindly heart under
a pretty rough exterior, tells ou himself )
1t seems that, some years since, being little
given to cock fighting, (Which be can't help, as
be halls from Edgefeld,) he went to Hamburg,
very much against the wishes of his better halt,
to Indulge in his favorite amusement, and ln-
dulging little too freely he lost all his money
and borrowed from friend to enable him to
return home. On arriving at his house late at
night, he went Immediately to his chamber,
aroused his good lady, and was received pretty
coolly, as she suspected, and justly, that he had
gamble6 away his substance In fact. she re-
fused to speak to him, and quietly rolling over
in bed turned her back on her lieger lord. Not
at all dscomposed, friend G. walked to his
bureau, opened his privasxslrawer, and taking
out of his pocket three silver dollars, the last he
had left, commenced dropping them in and
stealing them out, meanwhile counting one, two,
three, four, five and SO one. Mrs c. con-
tained herself uu3es the operation ignorant of
the deception, until he had reached one hun
dred and fifty in.his count, when utterly unable
to conceal her qualification at his supposed gains,
and anxious to conciliate bin, she rolled over
with the exclamation, :'OAd man, that blue hen
of yours turned out to-day dozen OF as pretty
chickens as you have ever seen.'"
Queen Victoria, when at home, regularly
teaches Sunday School and Bible Class for the
benefit of those residing in the Palace and its
vicinity. How attentive she is to her own
children, may be inferred from late pleasing
circumstance. The Archdeacon Of London on
one occasion was catechising the Young Princes,
and, being surprised at the accuracy of their
answers said to the youngest Prince, "Tour
Governess deserves great credit for instructing
you So thoroughly in the casechism." Upon
which the boy responded, "Oh, but it is mamma
who teaches us the catechism." Many Ameri-
can mothers may take profitable hint from this
Queenly practice.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-01-16
Charlotte Foundry l. Machine Shop.
PARTICULAR NOTICE.

The public is respectfully Informed that am pre-
pared to build and repair Steam Engines aud do
All kinds of Machinery work. Also, make Castings
In Iron AMI Brass. am well-f,ted up, and guaran
tee work TO be done we'll and as cheap ut any
Shop in the State
Old castings bought or taken in exchange for
work J. NJ HOWE,
Oct 10, 1856" Gmpd Proprietor
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n A Il ION A Il EXP IL E s 8
AND
TRANSPORTATION COMPANY.

This Company chartered bv the State Of Virginia
and organized with JOSEPH f. JOHNSTON, as its
President, has opened an agency in
Carson Building,
One Door aGoUe the National Bank,
and is now prepared to do General Express Busi-
ness, in the transportation of
Freight, Currency,
Gold, and Valuables,
Of every description between Charlotte and the fol-
lowing named cities and towns:
New York, Philadelphia,
Boston, Baltimore,
Washington; Georgetown,
Alexandria, Lynchburg,
Stanton, Richmond,
Greensboro, Petersburg,
Danville, Raleigh,
Charlotte, Wilmington,
Weldon, Goldsboro,
Newbern. Norfolk,
Bristol, Tenn, Knoxville, Tenn,
Fredericksburg,
and all accessible points in the States of New York
PENIS sylvania, Maryland, Virginia and North Caro-
lima, and Way Stations on the following named
Railroads:
Baltimore and Ohio,
Orange and Alexander,
Virginia ard Tennessee,
Virginis Central
Petersburg and Weldon,
Richmond and Danville
Petersburg and Lynchburg,
Raleigh and Castor,
North CarOlina Central,
Wilmington and Weldon,
Atlantic and North Carolina
Bzs" As the line of Railroads is opened, they will
extend their business to all points in the South, in
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-01-16
RELMBLE SOUTHERN INSURANCE..

The National and Ftre Insurance Company IT
Ne,v Orleans, CGpit"i S565,OO0
The undersigned beg leave 10 inform the lnSurlng
public That they have been legally appointed Agents
for the above named Company, and are now ready
take risks at customary rates. This Company
was organized in January, 1915, and its assets are
the most secure in the cOuairS.
HUTCHINSON 4 SPRINGS. Agents,
Sor 6 1863 En- Charlotte.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-01-16
WHOLESALE DRUGGISTS,

PATENT MEDICINES, PERU merry, &c.
Orders with remittances promptly executed at
lowest market prices by
IiarraI, RiSlcy Il TOnlpkfnS,
No. III Chambers Street, NEW YORK,
Proprietors of Rislcy's Ext. Buchu, which is sold
for less prices and is double the size and strength
of any other.
ntcrmher l. 1863 Gm
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-01-16

The Company has also such favorable contracts
with steamer lines from all Northern ports to those
of the South, will enable it to deliver goods at
all inland points at below the usual charges.
The tariff of charges will be based upon fair
business per centage above the cost of transporta
tion, without being onerous oppressive; nor will
it be made less than the of transportation, with
the view to break down drive off any rival, to
advance to oppressive and unnecessary high rates.
Upon this basis the Company soicis public patron
age. W. G. LEWIS, Agent.
Charlotte, Dec lS. 1865 If
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-01-16

As q matter of general interest to our agricul-
tural friends, we publish the following form and
terms of agreement, which has very generally
been adopted by the planters of South Carolina
and the freedmen Our North Carolina farmers
will do we'll to scan the articles of agreement
closely, as they are full and explicit, and may
afford some useful hints:
State Of South Carolina, - District.
Articles of Agreement
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-01-16
Fall and Winter Goods,

embracing most of >he articles kept in other stores,
md many that are not be found at other places.
Dry Goods, Crockery, Glass and China Ware. A
splendid stock of SHOES of every kind, J. Miles
Son celebrated Ladies, Gents and Children's Shoes.
\ large stock of Saddles, Brides, &C,
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-01-16

Eas~ The undersigned have been appointed Agents
for the State of North Carolina and will supply this
superior fertilizer at manufacturers prices.
Put up in barrels of about 800 pounds weight
700 Barrels in Store, and for sale by
0. G. PARSLEY co.
Jan s. 1866 6m Wilmington, c.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-01-16
III. h. WILLIAMS,

) receiving and opening, in the New Book
Store of c. w. Downing Il Co, doors north of the
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-01-16

E. FRANK Cos, ESQ,
Annexed please find fe ult Of my analysis Of SAM
pie of your Super Phosphate of Lime left with me.
This being such superior article in every respect,
cannot refrain from congratulating you upon such
manufacture which undoubtedly will meet with
great
Wishing you every success, am,
Respectfully yours,
Baltimore, Aug 3, 1854. 6. A. LEIBlG.
Of Free PboSphoric Acid Hyd. l0.2s
containing of Anhydrous Phos-
phoric Acid, T45
OF Bi-Phos phate of Lime $40
containing of A Anhydrous Phos-
-phoric Acid $40
OF Neutral Phosphate Of Lime, s.35
containing of Anhydrous Phos-
phoric Acid. 436
OF Sulphatc of Lime hydrated, 1888
containing of Sulphurc Acid (SoA) 2l20
Of Alkaline Salts as Suphates, LII
OF Organic Combustible Matter ASS
capable of producing Ammonia, 3.76
OF Animal Coal and Sand, 500
Phosphorc Acid soluble in Water, ll.l5
Phosphorc Acid insouble in Water, 4s6
Ammonia, 3,76
7
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Groceries,

Baggimg Rope, Bale Yarn, Rife Powder Shot, &c,
White Lead, Sole Leather and Calf Skins, Ladies
Hoop Skirts of a superior make Glover Seed, Flour,
Superfine and Extra.
All Goods we have will be sold cheap for cash or
cotton No credit given.
Oct l6, 1865. H. B. WILLIAMS.
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Charlotte, Y. e, Dec. IS, 1865
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1866-12-28
WESTMINSTER COUNTY INTELLIGENCE.

CONVICTED Foa BuRGLixY--A Norolous GASG BRoKES
Uf-on the 18th day Of July last wsd Go = cutlery
sorn az Bronxville, In the township OF Yonkers
burglario1sy entered and goods to the amount Of SIS
stolen therofrom Two officers o, tho BROOKLYN Nc.
bridgeport Conn. and arrested them the 18th OF
October Their names are Oscar OK and Dennis Slai-
terry. The trial OF the former commenced Wcdncs
day at the Court OF Sessions al White risins before
judge Robertson and yesterday resulted ia averct OF
'gniity.n Peck will be sentenced to-day. The trial uf
Satterly will take place al Che nest sessions This
has become notorious in his profession that he y
called among tho fraternity Jack sheppard" In the
charge Of the District Attorney yesterday that function
AIRY rcnarkefhEt by the of these notorious
gang OF burglars bad boon broken up Their head
quarters At bridgeport, Conn, from which notnt
they dlvsrgcd 20 various towns, plying their trade
srAnmsa ArYRIr NEAa wHrs PL1ss Early on the
morning Of the 2s,h inst, Of tho hands empyod
upon the farm or Nj Tsbe,is White Plains, was
retaining the house along the road 10 company with
three men, he annoyed al their constantly atet
ing 10 throw HIM TO the ground by pushing basket
between his icgs Rcrcnstating in vaiu, he teixed
hold OF the nearest him, when ef the others
rushed forward drew kpfo and inflicted several stsbs
In bis abdomen The poor follow cred W great agony
and fell 10 the ground. This alarmed the tnrve
ruifane that they fed. Two arrested yesterday
hut the person who inflicted the wounds s SAIL al
large.
DIED yRou ru EUscTr IJoroa Exrosrrs-
Another Of thoee oasc where death resulted from the
too free use LIQUOR occurred White Pans Christ
mas Day. Edward o'Nen young Isan nineteen yean
Of age ard q blacksmith by trnde PIC sod up nsen-
shio al white flaina, tho HsrRm railroad dcpol
Ns evcf ~ the fngire tourc ~ no ~nrrrnnv
sso ncslcAl lNaa cNnsa fTvtA inss- ~ IsIns,
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1866-12-28
BOARD Of gtALTH.
Estimates for the Coming Year-satnric~
Rings from the East, &c.

Estimates for the Coming Yeor-sainric~-
Rags from the East, &c.
Tho regular weekly meeting Of the Commissioners
held yesterday at three O'Clock, Prsdcnt schultz
In the chair The minutes OF .ho last meeting having
been read and adopted the rrcasr stated tast he had
no accounts 70 present. and mentioned that In the est.
mates for next year provision made for four In.
speo,ors In Brooklyn and cigh, In New YORK poyen Al
q, 200 per year and one at $780, three Cor Brooklyn
at 81 200 and at $500 No reports Of committees
were presented The sanitary superintendent sent up
three ef candidates 70 OIL the vscaaoy caused BY
the removal. OF Or. Gaido rurmsn. DR.. A. NJ Macisy
was unanimously elected
Upon motion was resolved, without dissenting
vo-cc, that tie salary Of kr. Eaton counsel TO the
Board, bc $500 per @nnum from December I, 1890,
With Discretionary power 10 the Board Tor payment q
an~ further fees or eVpeusos
let,sr rad bv tho ssrrcsNrv. addressed 70 the
Ass ". n, cSvsss Ifola a n ycs1eosb lnlt.vfotAs,<