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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-09-04
CHEERFULNEss.

Tonics, stinulatives, medicines There's
nothing in all the pharmacopoeias half so inspi-
rating as cheerful temper! Don't fancy yotr.
self a victim! Don't 60 through the world with
face half yard long! Don't persuade your
self that everything happens wrong! My dear
sir, yoa are the only person that is wrong, when
you say this is world of trial and trouble! It
is great deal better to be without an arm or q
leg, than to lack cheerfulness! What if the
globe does not roll round in the precise diree-
tion you want it to? Make the best Of it. Put
q pleasant face on the matter, and don't 90
about throwing water on the fresides Of ell the
rest of mankind IF you are in want of an ex-
ample, look at the birds, or the flowers, or the
very sunshine on the grass! Show US one grum-
bier in all natures wide domains! The man
who is habitually gay and cheerful has found
the true philosophers stone; there is no cloud
so dark but he sees the blue sky beyond-no
trouble so calamitous but he finds some blessing
left him to thank Providence for. He may be
poor and destitute, but he walks clad in an AZ
NOR that all the mines of Golconda cannot pur-
chase. Snow and rain cannot penetrate it
scorn and contumeiy fall harmless from its sur
face. The storm that sinks a less courageous
craft can only compel him to trim his sails, and
try again And somehow, these people that
keep trying, and always salute her ladyshIp
with bright face, are the prime favorltes OF
Fortune. Who would be mere thermometer,
to rise and fall in spirit with every change Of
liie's atmospheric Whenever we see man
sighing, and bilious, and despondent, about any
thing aud everything, we know it is not his
bodily, but his mental health that is "out Of
gear" Cheerfuness is all he wants. Let him
put on the spectacles of his merry-hearted
neighbor, and it is wonderful what different
complexion the world will wear No matter
how thick and fast yexations may come-there's
nothing like bright little ray of the souls sun
shine to dsperse them Counted in dollars and
cents, your wealth may be but paltfy sum, but
if you have cheerful temper, you are rich!
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-09-04
Genuine Durham
S mo KIN G. TOE A G. G. O.

The undersigned is the sole proprietor of the
above named article, being the successor of the
original manufacturer.
Having obtained letters patent for said article,
he hereby warns all persons against manufacturing
or attempting to manufacture said article.
All veuders of the Genuine Durham Smoking
Tobacco" must obtain it from directly or from
my authorized agents.
The following my sole authorized Agents at
present. Others will be added
Stenhouse Il Macaulay, Charlotte; W D Smith,
Fayetcville Walker, Farrar Il CO.. Newbern
Northrop Cummings, Wilmington: II Teel, Tar
boro Venable, Petersburg; Ashton & Emerson,
Portsmouth, Va; Adolph Berry l72 West Pratt St,
Baltimore March, Price & Co., 9l Walter ST., New
York. J. r. GREEN.
Durham's, Orange co. n. c., June 25, 1865 3m
Egg Stenhouse & Macaulay, Agents at Charlotte.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-09-04
ORIGIN OF PLANTS.

Celery originated in Germany.
The Chestnut came from Italy
The onion originated in Egypt.
Tobacco is a native of Virginia.
The nettle is a native of Europe.
The citron is native Of Greece.
TIE pine is native of America.
The poppy originated in the East.
Oats originated in North Africa.
= Rye originally from Siberia.
Parsley was first known in Sardinia.
The pear and the apple are from Europe.
Spinach was first cultivated in Arabia. -
The sunt1ower was brought from Peru
The mulberry tree originated in Persia. -.
The gourd is probably an Eastern plant
The walnut and peach came from Persia.
The horse chestnut is native of Thibet.
The cucumber came from the East Indies.
The radish is native of China and Japan.
Peas are supposed to be from Egyptian origin.
Garden beans came from the East Indies,
Garden cress is from Egypt and the East
Horse-radish was brought from the south of
Europe. -.
Hemp is native of Europe and America
The parsnip is supposed to be native of
Arabia
The potato is a we'll known native of Peru
and Mexico.
The currant and gooseberry came from south
ern Europe.
Buckwheat came originally from Siberia and
Tartary.
Mllet was first known in India and Abysnia.
Writers Of undeniable responsibility state that
the cereals and others of these edible produc-
tions grow spontaneously in that portion of
Tartary east of the Beur Tag and north of the
mountains
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-09-04
DARTMOOR PRISON,

The London correspondent of the Philadel.
phia Inquirer lately paid visit to Dartmoor,
the sad memories connected with which have
long formed at home one Of the grievances care
fully treasured up against the mother country.
1t will be remembered that large numbers of
our countrymen confined in this prison died, il
was believed, from the hardship of their treat
ment in the famous "Black Hole." The build.
ing in which this "Back Hole" was located has
been torn down. s>-r.
The correspondent, from all that he could
learn, however, expresses the opinion that this
particular building was used only to imprison
the disorderly and mutinous, tie other build
iDgs being light and airy, and though there
might be and undoubtedly were cases Of indi-
vdua cruelty, yet that on the whole the state
ments we're greatly exaggerated, aud that the
British authorities Of that time do not deserve
quite all that had been said of them. The COR
respondent goes on to say:
On inquiring if it vas known exactly where
those who died in confinement were buried, we
were taken just outside one of the gates, when
scene met my eyes for which was wholly un-
prepared Within q small enclosure was what
seemed to be flower garden-a great transition
from the grim and repulsive stonewalls within.
Men were engaged in laying out the walks,
trimming the sbrubbery, tending the flowers,
and reducing the whole spot, which few
months ago was in the most neglected condition..
to one of perfect neatness and beauty. In the
centre of the ground rose neat, plain granite
obelisk, upon which has since been cut the fol-
lowing inscription 'In memory of the Ameri-
can prisoners of war, who died between the years
1909 and 1914, and lie buried here: Dulce ct
decoruns est pro patria nsori." g
To Captain Stopford, the present Governor
of the prison, is due the sole credit Of this deli.
cate and generous act, both as to its conception
and its execution. On assuming the command,
not long since, he found this burial place in
sad condition, and could not rest until he had
redeemed it from its long neglect But, not
content with simply putting it in order, he has
converted it into spot of perfect beauty. Na's
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-09-04

BAD SpELLINo.-This is 40 evil more diff
cult to be eradicated than any other neglect Of
early education. A bad handwriting may be
easily remedied by sufficient practice under In
teigsnt instruction; knowledge of mathemat-
les and the liberal sciences is often acquired
after one has attained to years of maturity; and
it is even possible in an advanced stage of life
to improve in spelling; but experience shows
that in the majority of instances this neglect in
early training is never wholly Iemedicd. From
these reflections We draw the following coucla-
sions: 1st that the subject Of spelling should
be carefully attendedto 10 early education; and,
I'd that when it has been neglected, the fault
can be remedied only by the most persistent
efforts.
A young man should no more allow himself
to remain poor speller than an ignoramous in
any other direction. A bad handwriting Is 80
common among men of culture that (uhfortu-
nately) it is no: considered disgraceful but bad
spelling (eyen IN such efforts as the poor wit of
Josh Billings and other imitators Of Artemus
Ward) is inexcusable. In the matter OF social,
disgrace, dirty linen is not circumstance to it.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-09-04
CONCORD FEMsLE COLLEGE,,

The next Session will commence the first Mon
day of September, and will close the 2lst of De-
cember. The expense of Tuition and Board with
washing included, will be from 800 to $780, Par
tial advance payments will be expected. All need
ful indulgence however, will be given our patrons
Let good and punctual parent hesitate to send
his daughter because-h he cannot raise the money
pay in advance. Each pupil will furnish her own
lights and towels, and also pair of sheets and
pillow cases. Extra charges will be made for Music
FRENCH Latin and Drawing. Address,
J. NJ. NJ. CALDWELL,
July l6, 1866 Statesville N. c. .
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STEAM SAW MILL,

NEAR BREVARD'S STATION, GAST0N CO., N: c.
our Mill on short notice and reduced prices. From
the known superior quality of the timber in the
vicinity, we hope to merit portion of public
patronage, and fill all orders satisfactorily. i
Address orders to .-s .--.
ABERNETHY, RUTLEDGE Il CO.
I'm
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Administrators Nofice.

As Administrator of Geo. w. Houston, decease ed,
notify all persons indebted to his estate to come
forward and make settlement, and those having
claims against said estate must present them to me
within the time prescribed by law, or this notice
will be pleaded in bar of their recovery.
W. L. HOUSTON, admir-
Anu IL l966-lmnd
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CHARLOTTE FEMALE INSTITUTE,
CHARLOTTE. N. G..

The next session commences on the lst of October,
1866 and continues until 3Oth June 1861
The session is divided into two Terms of Twenty
weeks each; the commencing the lst October,
1866, and the other the l5th February, 1867.
Expense per Term Of TtrenLy ~eeLs:
Board, including every expense, except
washing, SlO5 90
Tuition in Collegiate Department 25 90
Primary " 20 90
Music, Modern Languages, Drawing and Painting
taught by competent and thorough Instructors at
usual prices.
For circular and catalogue containing full par
ticulars address
REV. R. BURWELL SON, Principals,
July 9, 1866. .---. Charlotte, N. c.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-09-04

"Aor WELL Your PARr."-There is no
discredit, but honor, in every right walk of in
dustry, whether it be in tilling the ground,
making tools, weaving fabrics, or selling the
products behind counter. A youth may han
die yardstick, or measure piece Of ribbon,
and there will be no discredit in doing so, un-
less be allows bis mind to have no higher range
than the stick and ribbon-to be as short as the
one and as narrow as the other. "Let not those
blush who haze" said Fuller, "but those who
haze not a lawful calling" And Bishop Hall
said: "Sweet is the destiny Of all trades, wheth-
| er of the brow or of the mind" Men who have
| raised themselves from an humble calling need
not be ashamed, but rather ought to be proud
of the difficulties they have snrmounted. The
laborer on his feet stands higher than the noble
map ON his knees. An American President,
when asked What was his coat of arms, remen.
bering that he had been newer OF wood in his
youth, replied, "a pair of shirt.sleeves." A
French doctor once tainted Eleehier, Bishop OF
Nismes, who had been tallew-ehandler in bis
youth, with the meanness of his origin, to which
Flechier replied, "If you had been born IN tho
same condition that I was, you would still have
| been but maker of candles"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-09-04
lust RECEIVED.

Some No. ! Maekerel; large and Rne Sacks Liver
pool Salt; 500 bushels superior Corn.
lot of North Carolina Shoes, made at Thomas
Vile, Ladies' ard Centlemen's. -.z-s
A lot of superior Shoes from Philadelphia.
Some beautiful Summer Prints; Bleached and
Brown Domesties; Bleaehed Cotton Diaper; Bed
Ticking. Fine sNafkins.- s1s+
june 2a, 1866 II. .R hiLLlAAo.l
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TallorinE, -,
JOHN V0GEI,

PRAC TICAL i ALL OR,
Respectfully informs the citizens of Charlotte and
surrounding country, that he is prepared to manu-
acture gentIeens clothing in the latest style and
at short notice. His best exertions win be given TO
render satisfaction to those who patronize him.
Shop opposite Kerr's Hotel, next door to Brown &
.Stitts store.
January /, 1866.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-09-04

THE SOUTHERN RADICAL COMMEMORATIVE
following note which we find in the Richmond
Times, of the 21st inst. will show the manner in
which some of the few signatures to the call for
the radical Southern Convention. to meet in
Philadelphia in September, were placed there {:
COLUMBUS, COLORADO COUNTY, TEXAS,
August 4. 1866. { 81
Editors Baltimore Sun Dear sirs-I see in
your weekly issue of July 14you have my name,
John B. Trott, of Fairfax county, Virginia,
signed to the call for the radical convention to
be held in Philadelphia in September. This is to
request you to rectfy the mistake as l do not
wish my friends in Maryland and Virginia to
think l have any sympathy with such negro
lovers. Yours, respectfully.
JOHN 3. TROTT.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-09-04
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 50 BROADWAY,
Ne" foRk, where orders to call for goods to be
forwarded South will receive prompt attention.
Merchandise aud vaiuahles delivered to HarndenS,
Kinslcys, American and United States Exprcss Com
papies, for the Southern Express Company, will re-
.ceive prompt dispatch.
For particulars, rates of freight, &C. &C. applv at
the office of the Southern Express Company. SO
Broadway. II. B. PLANT
Dec ls, 1865. President.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-09-04

Z A very Singular experiment in bypnotism has
been many times repeated in France. II con-
sists in marking chalk line along floor, and
placing hen whose beak also has been whiteoed
with chalk in the axis of the line, aod nearly
touching it. She soon will sink into the most
complete hypnotic sleep, accompanied by in-
sensibility and cataicpsy. BY blowing gently
on her eyes, she is awakened, and Immediately
shakes herself, flaps her wings, and runs away
with much sguakiBg.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-09-04

NO HI-NBEG-NO RUMBIG!!
4 $4,000 Stock Of Goods must all be sold
az three months.
The citizens of Charlotte and surrounding coun-
try will do " ell to call at H. e. MORSE'S before
purchasing elsewhere, they will save from 25 to
so per cent by so doing.
Merchants from the city and country will do well
10 give call, as will sell them Goods cheaper
than the cheapest. | have on hand large and
well selected stock of
Dry Goods, Clothing, Millinery,
Ladies, Gents, Misses and children's Boots and
Shoes, large assortment all sizes; Calcoes
of every variety; Hats and Caps Confectioneries
Crockery Trunks Vali$es; large stock of Notions,
and many other articles too tedious TO mention.
Eas@ Don't forget the place--at DR.. Pritchards :
old stand, opposite the Court House.
H. E. MORSE.
ALSO, for sale a fine, spacious RESIDENCE,
with good Garden and out-houses attached.
H. E. MORSE.
June 25, 1866 3m
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IMPORTANT TO FARMERS.

! The following decisions have .re,ently been
] given by the Commissioners of Internal Reve-
nue. at Washington. They are important to
farmers, in SO far as they untangle some of the
knotty points of the law: -. ..
/ L. Farmers will not be required to make re-
| turn of produce consumed in their Immediate
| families.
2. The famer's profits from sale of live stock
are to be found by deducting from the gross re-
eeipts of animals sold, the purchase money paid
for the same. IF animals have been lost during
the year by death or robbery, the purchase
money paid far such animals may be deducted
from the gross income of the farm. =
3. No deduction can be made by the farmer
for the value of services rendered by his .mioor
children, whether he actually pays for such SER
vices or not. If his adult children work for him
and receive compensation for their labor, they
are to be regarded as other hired laborers in de-
termining his income.
4. Money paid for labor, except such as is
used or employed in domestic service, or in the
production of articles consumed in the family of
the producer, may be deducted
5. No deduction can be allow ed in any case
for the cost of unproductve labor. If house
servants are employed portion of the time in
productive labor, such as the making of butter
and cheese for sale, proportionate amount of
the wages palu tnem may De deducted.
t. Expenses for ditching and clearing new
land are plainly expenses for permanent i'm
proyements, and not deductable ~ -.
7. The whole amount ex pended for fertilizers
applied during the year to the farmers lands
may be deducted, but no deduction is allowed
for fertilizers produced on the farm. The cost
of seed purchased for sowing and planting may
be deducted. :
s. If person sells timber standing, the pro-
fits are to be ascertained by estimating the value
of the land after the removal of the timber, and
from the sum thus obtained deducting the esti-
mated value Of the land on the 1st day of Janu-
ary, 1862, or OF the day of purchase, if pur-
chased since that date.
9. Where no repairs have been made by the
taxpayer upon any building owned by him du
ring the preceding five years, nothing can be
deducted for repairs made during the year for
which bis income is estimated
10. A farmer should make return of all his
produce sold within the year, but mere exec
utory contract for sale is not sale; delivery,
either actual or constructive is essential The
criterion by which to judge whether sale is
complete or not is to determine whether the ven
dor still retains in that character a right over
the property; if the property were lost or de-
stroyed, upon which of the parties, in the alb
sence of any other relation between them than
that Of the vendor and vendee, would the loss
fall
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-09-04
Dry Goods, Clothing, Millinery,
IS ALFRED MARTIN,
iSurviying parter Of late firm of Rankin Martin J
- General Commission Merchant,

I'M MINU ION, N o
Personal aud prompt. attention given to the rur-
chase and sale Of all descriptions of Produce and to
the receiving and forwarding ofGoods, Charges
for the same as reasonable as those OF any ether
regular business house in the city.
He has ample Warehouse and Wharf room, and
an experience of thirty years in the business, and
therefore conddenr ofbeng able to give entire
satisfaction to all ho may favor him with their
patronage.
REFERENcEs-T Dewey, John A Young, I.
Wriston, John Wilkes and VIM Yates, Charlo..s 2
June 25. 1866 2m
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-09-04

sag- Hear R. E. Withers, the gallant Colonel
of the Eighteenth Virginia regiment who in
Que of the Richmond battles was so dreadfuly
wounded that his life was despaired of, speaks
as follows of the action of the Philadelphia
Convention
GAS far as we are concerned, we yield to no
man in upholding the honor of the South, or of
its dead and living heroes. But may our right
hand forget its cunning ere we, by word or deed,
have upon our skirts the guilt of obstructing
the onward march of that great conservative
movement which, inaugurated at Philadelphia,
is destined, we trust and believe, to culminate
ere long in the complete defeat of the Radicals
and in the restoration of the southern people to
all their rights as citizens of the United States.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-09-04

BN $500 reward is offered by Joshua H.
Walker, of Chester District, S. c.. for the arrest
of a man named Bill Morris, alias Charles
Derem, alias WyHe Morris, for the murder of
his brother, Alexander d. Walker, ON the 22d
July last Morris is described as stall, spare
made man, grey eyes of peculiar look, short
thick nose, low forehead, lean round face,
hump-shouldered, black hair with few grey
hairs, about thrty-seven years old, weighs
about 14O lbs, speaks slowly, and when speak
ing twists his mouth to the right side; with
heavy dark beard all over the face; has been
wounded, as well as can be recollected, in the
right arm near the elbow; small, bony arms;
wore dark coat and dark linen pants" Is said
to be notorious scoundrel, having been engaged
in several bloody outrages. a.
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j. z. BUTLER,
Matchmaker & .TeweIcr.

III AnLo Ia, ~ ",
Respectfully Informs the citizens of Charlotte and
surrounding country that he has opened shop in
tile store occupied by c. NJ. Query, next to Springs
corner where he will give prompt attention 10 re-
pairing Watches, Clocks, Jewelry, &C.
Watch-glasses and materials in general at whole
sale and retail.
May %, 1865. If
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-09-04

PROVERBS WORTH PREsERvING.-Has
people drink the wine of life scalding bot
Death is the only master who takes his servants
without-a character.-Content is the mother of
good digestion when pride and poverty marry
together, ther children are want and crime
Where hard work kills ten, idleness kills hun
dred men.-Foly and pride walk side by side
He that borrows binds himself with his neigh
boris rope.-He that is too good for good advice,
is too good for his neighbor's company--Friends
and photographs never Wisdom is al
ways at home to those who call-Tte frmest
friends ask the fewest fayors. .- -
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-09-04

THE MORAL MARKEr.-The following report Of
matters in the moral market has been made:
Honor-Scarce. Old stock exhausted and the
new will be complete failure -~srs
Virtue-Old growth nearly consumed. Young
growth-prospeets very unpromising
Modesty-Stock badly damaged. None for
SALE. E
Vice-Market overstocked. ses1ss-
Pride-Market giutted rs-a d -
Poteness-Cheap. Holders unwilling to dis
pose of stock at present rates. a..
. Seandal-Nene at atwholesale. Dealt in chiefly
by hawkers and peddlers at retail. a.s
Religion-None genuine on hand. Stock gen.
orally adu1terated. Very few investments. zszz
: Love-None offered-except for greepbacks.
Talent-scarce article. Sold exclusively for
cash. -,..s,..-..- - go -
Consisteney-O of fashion. 50.
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FULLINGs & SPRINGS

FULLINGS & SPRINGS
Have removed their CLOTHING and MERCHANT
TAILORING STORE, to No Granite Row, lately
occupied by J. S. Phillips. We offering
stock of
READY.MADE CLOTHING
at cost for cash. Our former friends and patrons
will do vel to supply themselves at once.
We will keep at all times good supply of Cloths,
Cassimers and Vestings, which will be made to
order in the best style and manner, We will keep
also good stock of Hats, Shirts, Drawers and other
furnishing Goods.
FULLlNGS l. SPRINGS.
Jan 90, 1866.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-09-04

GsA Gents and Youths Caps and Straw Hats
very low, at MCLEOD STEELES.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-09-04

Rg~ Ladies', Misses and childrens BOOTS and
SHOES, Congress Caters, and Slippers, very hand
some and cheap, at MCLEOD STEkLES.
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Grain and Grass Scythes,

Scythe Snaths, Ames' Shovels and Spades, Collins
Axes, &c, at MCLEOD Il STEELES.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-09-04

Linen and cotton Sheeting, Pillow-case Linen,
&C. very low, at MCLEOD Il STEELE,S.
Nav "A, 1865
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-09-04

Handsome and Fashionable styles of Ladies'
DRESS GOODS, Laces, Shawls, &c. very cheap at
May l4th MCLEOD STEELE.