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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-10-01
II After an absence of over two weeks we r

ET After an absence of over two weeks we re-
turned home the latter part of last week. We
have purchased a large amount of new material
for our Office. We have no new promises to make,
and will only say that while life and health lasts
expect to publish the western Democrat -
and pursue the same straight forward. indepen-
dent course 10 the future we have in the past.
We went North on business mainly, aud after
that was transacted we devoted what little time
we had to spare to recreation and pleasure, and
therefore heard and talked politics no more than
we could help. 1t is a disagre+able subject at
home. and are not disposed to engage in it
when absent.
The fact is, the business men and working
men of the North seem to know but little of the
real situation of the South. and they do not
appear to care much about it. This is true with
regard to the great mass of the Northern people.
The people attending to their mere handise
and workshops, while the politicians and Office
seekers playing the devil aud making all the
fuss. In every case where we heard an express
sion from business working (car driver,
laborer, mechanic or merchant,) it in oppo-
s:ton to negro rule in the South. They mani
Tested but little love good feeling for the negro
hot near much nine -tenths of Southern
men iceland show by daily acts. Whenever
opportunity offered we told such persons tn at
they acted hypocritically. for they voted on g
way and talked another. The reply was, that
they had not properly understood the effects of
the late reconstruction acts. and were surprised
that SO many white men were DISTINGUISHED and
banned.
The difficulty about the matter is, that how
ever great the reaction at the North may be, aud
however much regret at negro supremacy the
Northern people may now express, it will do US
no good under present circumstances. TIE pre-
sent Congress will be in power for some time to
come, and will do with the South whatever it
plea>es. Therefore conclude that the South
ern people cannot do better than accept the
terms offered. and await the future to get
wrongs and grievances redresspd. For our own
part. place but little confidence in the re-
action of Northern sentiment or the promises and
professions of Northern politicians of either party.
The leaders of both parties striving to hold
and get office, and if they crafty their am
bltion and ill theiE pockets they care nothing as
to what becomes of the inhabitants of the So
called Military Districts.
Southern people must make up their minds to
work for their interests. promote good feeling
among all classes, and build up their waste places
FALL GOODs.-Our merchants are receiving
large stocks of Dry Goods and Groceries, and
are prepared to supply the country at as rea SON
able rates be obtained this side of the
Northern markets. Trade is revivng. and the
prospect for good health and good business in
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-10-01
Important to Carolina Shippers.

Important to Carolina Shippers.
THE NEW
Baltimore and Carolina Grand Trunk
II liz Il q iii II LINE,
VIA PETERSBURG, VA,
Comprising the following great Freight Routes:
THE POWHATAN STEAMBOAT
COMPANY'S FREIGHT LINE OF STEAMERS,
PETERSBURG AND WELDON,
RALEIGH AND CASTOR
NORTH CAROLINA,
WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA,
WILMINGTON AND WELDON,
ATLANTIC & NORTH CAROLINA,
WILMINGTON AND MANCHESTER,
CHARLOTTE SOUTH CAROLINA RAIL WAYS,
And their connections.
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WESTMINSTER MD. THURSDAY FEBRUARY IA 1867.
The Fatal seven.

The Toledo BLADE and the Pittsburgh
Commercial, notices the curious fact
that every decade in our history, ending
with the figure seven, has marked the
beginning Of financial crisis or depres-
sion in the money market. Thus"
continue they, with 1897 carne the
crash that wiped out the continental
currency" and we fear. with 1867 will
come a crash that will wipe out the
greenback currency In 1907 our trou-
bles with France, and expected war
with England confused the business of
the country. In 1917 tremendous
financial convulsion occurred, the lega-
cy Of the war Of 1924. Tn 1927
the infiction was less severe, but ten
years later, in 1897, the whole banking
system, the business Of the country
went down, to be prostrated to grea-
ter or less extent for the ensuing five
years. In 1S47 there we're no particu-
larly hard times on this side Of the At
lantic, but on the other side, the Eng
lish railroad speculatious produced
great evils, and gaunt famine stalked
over Ireland and other portions of Eur
ope, In 1857 imitation and over ira
ding, with us ended in serious CONNER
cial losses. Shall the singular continui-
ty remain unbroken in 1867 %? We
fear, though we hope not, that the couu-
try is on the verge of a fearful financial
crash. The ruinous legislation Of Con.
gress. in keeping ten Sovereign States
unrepresented in the National Congress.
thus paralysing the industry and CON-
merce Of millions Of people, who would
otherwise be adding to the national
wealth and prosperity, stagnates the
whole commercial center.
Until Congress shall legislate for the
good Of the whole country, and not of
section, there is not particle of hope
that the stringency of the money mar
ket will become easier. The Radical
Congress, unless it changes front, will
have an awful account to render to
their constituents.
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If anything in the world will make a
man feel badly. except pinching his
fingers in the crack Of q door, it is un.
questiouably a quarrel. No man ever
fails to think less Of himself after il
than before. il degrades him in the
eyes Of others, and, what is worse, blunts
his seusibilities on the one hand, and
increases the power Of passionate irrita.
bility on the other. The truth is, the
more peaceably and quietly we get on
the better for our neighbors. In nine
cases out Of ten the better course is, Il
a man cheats you, cease to deal with
him; ifhe is abusive, quit his com
pany; and If he ISLANDERS you, take ears
to live SO that nobody win believe him
No matter who he is, or how he misusc
you, the gisest way is to let him alone
for there is nothing better than this
ccol, calm aadquict way Of dealing with
the wrongs we meet with.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1867-02-14

[The Cincinnati Gazette prints the follow
ing poem, composed by John II. Surratt,
while student a, st. Charles College, How
ard county, Maryland, January 8, 1901
My youthful tears have all been she'd
Those April drops which flow
Like sIringle's from the mountains head,
And IN the Sunshine glow.
The tears of youth have ceased to gush
Like nectar from mine eyes,
And bitter ones instead brush
Away with some surprise.
The currents of my life grow deep,
AS down the stream float,
And all its torrents wildly sweep
Around my fragile boat.
Like some fair bird which wings its flight
Far up the azure sky,
My spirits soar, with fond delight,
More glowing heights to try.
Then round my soul are quickly thrown
Clouds black with sorrows gloom,
And sullenly the winds do moan
Around some loved ones tomb.
My heart is draped in darkest night,
Ny little bark is tossed;
Till in my faithlessness and fright,
cry, ~ sink ! I'm lostl"
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THE OLD GAME OF CHESS.


"a mate mate ~ q maiden cried,
One pleasant summers day,
When, with her lover by her side,
They joined in rival play
In rival play, In glorious chess,
The noblest Of all games,
Whose ivory images possess
Such very royal names.
IA mate mate ~ she wildly said,
As, with impetuous haste,
Her Queen across the board she sped,
And by his monarch placed.
So confident she seemed TO be,
Such boldness in her men,
She did not for moment see
His King could take her Queen.
"a mate a matel'' at last she cried,
"Yes, It's mate see,
But onlg such, my darling pride,
As ] would have from theei"
He said, And round her lovely form
His manly arm he pressed,
Til she unto his passion warm
An answering love confessed.
"A mate mate !" young Cupid sang,
As through the room he flew;
"This may be chess, but yet, guess,
'Tis nothing very newl
The olden game, whate er its name,
Is still the same, see
When woman sweet, and man compete,
There's sure mate to be-
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1867-02-14

A correspondent Of the American
Farmer, writing from Clifton. Fairfax
county, Va, says :--In your last nun.
Der | notice Major George Taylor's mote
Of feeding bullocks. Years ago | kept
large dairy, Of l20 eous. Ny stables
were arranged in such q way as TO allow
the manure 10 remain in them for three
days. Twice week the manure was
hauled away by teams from the stable
to the field, and spread behind the wag-
on. During the cleaning Of the stables,
ten cows at time were let out to the
water, remaining out doors about twen-
ty minutes. The other days the cows
Sere watered 10 the stables, by letting
water run in their troughs. On clean
ing days always had considerably less
milk this showed me that COWS lose
milk by being exposed 10 colder tenn.
perature than that Of the stable. II is.
an absolute requirement for cows, and
also other cattle, to be kept in uniform
temperature, as any sudden change af-
fects them. Cows will even give more
milk If they get lukewarm water 70
drink, as they thereby are induced 70
drink more, and the more a COW drinks
the more milk she viii giye.) The
proof of this l had by altering my meth
cd and cleaning the constable every
morning, without letting the cows out.
Since then ! keep my cows In the stable
from the day they are put up until the
day / let them out on grass. A COW
stable can hardly be kept too warm,
provided there is proper ventilation
above. The same is the case with fat
tening hogs, whereas the horse stable
has to be kept at much lower temper.
ature, say IS degrees. The COW stable
will not be too warm at rs degrees. To
give cattle dry meal l also cannot up,
prove. IL certainly Is an established
fact, BY the experience made in differ
ent countries, that meal mixed with cut
hay, straw, or chat, scalded with bot
water, has far greater fattening and
milk giving property than raw meal !;
besides, il induces the cattle to eat hay,
straw, or chaff, in larger proportions
than il each is fed by itself Even If
the straw Of other inferior feed does not
increase fat or milk, it is necessary to-
GIL the stomach. | acknowledge, that
feeding as above, gives more trouble
and requires more attention from the,
farmer himself, but he is amply paid
for il by the better thriving of his stock
and the less quantity Of food he uses,
Keep your cattle through the winter
in an even and warm temperature, well
ventilated keep them clean, give them
nothing but chopped food, well scalded,
Except at night little hay or straw
and | viii guarantee Jour success in
fattening and milk production.
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Curious Chinese stories.

There is a well-known Greek story of
penniless man, going out with rope
TO hang himself, found purse of mon.
ey, which induced him to throw the
rope away, whereas the owner of the
purse, coming back to look after his
property, and finding ouly the rope iu-
stead, straightway hanged himself. A
still more curious tale Of similar kind
is told by the China papers In the
native city Of shanghi, the parents of a
voting lady lately married, having fallen
into distressed circumstances, applied
her for assistance, and her husband al
lowed her to give them coat for the
purpose of being pawned. The daugh-
ter, however, being anxious to render
further aid without her husbands know.
ledge, secretcd si6 10 the pocket of the
coat The old man did not discover
this and took it to the pawn broker,
who, noticing the money in unfolding
garment, kept his counsel, and quietly
! advanced s2. Soon after, the hus band
discovered that the wife had given the
SIG to her father, and made so much
noise about it that the young lady dis,
posed of herself by hanging In this
way the news of the robbery committed
bv the pawnbroker became known 10
the parents, aud the old mother took
the matter so much to heart that she
poisoned herself with opium. Lastly.
the pawubroker, getting alarmed on
hearing that his dishonesty had already
caused two deaths, drowned himself in
n well. This story is very characters.
tic of the Chinese feeling In regard to
life, and similar incidents not uufre.
auentl1 occur.
Some wears ago for instance an ne.
eomplished Young lady at Canton. who
had been unfortunately married to a
coarse and stupid husband. was bewail.
ing her fate to a party of sisters and
female cousins, and declared her inten.
ton of committing suicide. On this
the other Young ladies' declared that
since such was married life, they would
die too; and SO the whole beyysof them
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Killed by an Elephant.

Mr.. Alfred Motfatt, Of Equestrian no.
toricty in England who for the past FIVE
years has been performing Richard
Bells two elephants, was killed at Mo-
rat, Switzerland, on the 2Sth Of June
last, while performing with Bell & Mey-
er's circus. The elephant had some
trouble with his groom a short time pre-
vious. Mr.. Mofatt tried to subdue the
beast by laying a out him with his
spear aud tomahawk, aud compelled
him to kneel down to him to fasten the
chain around his neck. Mr.. Moffatt
kept the spear in the animals ear while
he was doing this, but had to turn his
back 10 the brute while he took chain
from of his leg just at this moment
the elephant rose to his feet and Mr..
Moffatt, who had hold of the handle of
the spear, which was still fastened to
the animals car, was lifted from the
ground, The elephant the commenced
turning his head back ward aud forward
until he got Mr.. Mofiatt in front of him,
then seized him with his trunk. and
threw him about twenty feet in the air,
aud as he was coming down caught him
with his tusks and gored him to the
ground.
Mr.. Mofa,t still had presence Of
mind to call the animal by name, and
while on the ground said, Go back,
Palm, but at that moment the infuria-
ted animal put his foot on Mr.. Moffatt's s
breast, aud killed him almost instantly.
The female elephant, seeing her keeper
aud trainer being maugled, ran at the
male elephant and gored him and then
with the assistance OF the members Of
the equestrian company. Mr.. Moffatt
was got away from his enemy, but life
had fed. The female went back to the
stables, and seemed to try to get the
male to the same, but in spite of all, he
would not 90 in; he appeared quite i'll,
aud commenced (as through rcyepge) to
tear Mr.. Moffat's coat, which lay on the
ground, pulling it into pieces and then
eating it,
The company tried for about three
hours to get him into the stables. but
they could not do it, either by force or
kindness. At last the female came to
the door and commenced crying, which
drew him TO her, She then closed the
door after him, aud seeming quito son-
siblc Of what had happened, stood a.
gainst the door, SO that he could not
get out again. During this time Mes
SIS. Bell & Meyers had sent for can
non 60 shoot the Monster.
For eight long hours the female ele-
plant stood seutry at the stable door,
guarding it with her own body, at the
command Of tile groom, who always fed
and cleaned theanimals, and drove them
on the road from town to town, and
whose life had been saved once or twice
by Mr., Aloifatt.
At last the caunon arrived, and was
at once placed in position near the sta
bic door. The groom then called the
female elephant away from the door,
and the male came out aud the word
fire" being given, six ponnd ball
from the cannon made n hole right
through his body, and he fell dead on
the very spot where he had killed his
master.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1867-02-14
Facts In Farming.

There are some things in farming
that are established, namely:
That manure must be applied, not
only to get up land, but to keep it mp.
That wet soil must be drained, either by
ditching or otherwise. That sub sod
ing is good. That grain shoeld be-
sown earlier than Il generally 10; shss
It should be harvested earlier than il is
done that grass should be cut when in
blossom, aud never when ripe, unless
for seed. That our soil is not sufficient
ly workel, especially in hoed crops I;
that stirring the soil and keeping il we'll
pulverized, is partial guard against
drouth. That the most advantageous
grain for horses is the oat that il i'm
proves fodder to cook or steam it. That
warm shelter in winter saves fodder,
and benefits stock. That the best blood
is the most profitable. That there is
much advantage In selecting the best
seed, the earliest matured add the
plumpest, That in-and-in breeding Is
not good in close aod consecutive rela.
tionship, but must be carried on by for
eign infusion Of the came blood. That
warm quarters and good treatment are
necessary in winter to produce eggs
from most hens. That top dressing
grass lands should be done with fne,
wcll-rotted manure, applied close TO the
ground. That It 10, in general, best 10
sall produca as ANN M rcadv for mas.
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Psslsry aA1 ne iAsaisry

In severe winter wsathsr the iArmer's
poultry often suffers fowls are seden-
tary in thsir habits and food and water
must be literally asd convesiently sup
piled to ensure profit and thrift The
cheapest way to feed Is to give them all
they will eat, 10 such manner TINT they
can help themselves as their appetite
prompts. Thus with small stock.
warm and clean quarters, and a variety
of food, there is a profit made even in
winter. Many people 10 cities and vii
lagos excel farmers in keeping poultry,
simply because they take better rare Of
their stock. The poultry house should
have plenty Of glass windows 70 admit
the sunshine.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1867-02-14

a picus divine Of the old school says:
"a drunkard is the annoyance OF mod
esty, the trouble Of civility, the cater
pillar of industry, the tnpuel of wealth,
the ale house benefacior, the beggsr's 5
companion, the cosstable's trouble, the
woe of his wife, the scoif Of his neigh
Dor, his own shame, the picture Of q
beast, and the monster Of man
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1867-02-14

A CHARGE TO A JURy.-An Indi.
ana justice recently summoned up a
case in a naval and sprightly style,
which astonishcd his entire auditory
lie said Gentlemen of the jury, in
this ease the counsel on both sides are
unintelligible, the witnesses on both
sides are incredibl,, aud the plaintiff
aud defendant are both such hard char
acters, that to inc it is Indifferent which
way you give your verdict"
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"Nae Strife up Here. ~

II is related that an old Scotch elder
had once a serious dispute with his
minister at an elders meeting. lie said
some hard ehings, aud almost broke the
minister's heart Aiterward be went
home, aud the minister went home too.
The next morning the elder came down,
and his wife said to him.-"Ye look
very sad, Jan; what is the matter with
ye?" "Ah," he replied, you would
look sad too, if YOU had such dream
as have. dreamed | had been at
the elders meeting, aud had said some
hard things and grieved the minister
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1867-02-14

A Western farmer, being obliged to
sell u yoke of oxen to pay his hired man
told him he could not keep him any
longer.
"Why,' said the man, an stay aud
take some of your cows 10 place Of mou-
ey."
'But what shall / do" said the far.
mer, when my cows and oxen are all
gone 7"
"Why, you can work for me and get
them back"
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1867-02-14

An old lady, remarkable for her con.
fused idea Of the meaning of words,
described clear summer evening thus;
''It was beautiful bright night---tle
moon made everything as light as a
cork p
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1867-02-14

From Kansas it is reported, on the
authority of man who came into Juno
ton City from Ssliua, that frightfal
massacre had been perpctrated BY the
Indians on the plains. A train with
sixty men, eneampcd at Smoky Hill
River, is said to have been surrounded
by band of Cheyennes, two hundred
in number, who attacked and killed al
but four men belonging to the train.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1867-02-14

A Yankee girl, Who wished to hire
herself out, was asked If she had any
followers or sweetbearts. After a little
hesitatien, she replied: "Well, now,
can't exactly say. / be sorter cour.
ted, and sorter not. Reckon more a
sorter yes than a sorter no."
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1867-02-14

A CosrLy cASE.--At Catholic
fair in Memphis, Tenn, cane wss Of.
iered for the most popular county ofi-
cial. IL wns voted to Sheriff Winters.
The votes cost one dollar each, and 40,-
S35 votes were cast. The cano origi-
nally cost sS5.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1867-02-14

Weak doses of washboard are now
recommended to ladies who complain Of
dyspepsia. Young men troubled in the
sane way may be cured BY strong pre-
paratiop Of wood saw.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1867-02-14

How TO prevent fies from getting at
your bacon in summer-eat il in the
spriug,
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1867-02-14

Why should the birds feel depressed
early in Summer morning ? Because
their bills are all over dew
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1867-02-14

A Russian niser is noticed as having
learned to bark, in order to save the OK
pense of keeping a watchdog.
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curing cold water on the face and
head destroys the effect Of narcotic poi
SONS. s
A girl poisoned with landauun in
Ensland was saved In this way, after all
other remedies had failed.
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In extreme cases Of Debility and I'M fotence
BELLS EXTERNAL REMEDY,

Price Two Dollars, sufficient for a month, can
be used 70 good advantage.
II gives Strength to the Organs, and, with
the Pills, will restore them to their normal
condition.
OF YOUTH, desigucd as a Lecture and Caution
to Young Men, sent free, Ten Gents required to
pay postage.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1867-02-14

Why is . lady Of fashion Ike a sue
ecssiui sportsman I Because she bags
the hare.
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lsO ACRES or LAND.

This land "a Of good qaali,y' and produces
sHS has BEEN . se lined ed' oSsq mcss Of il
% ACRES OF WOODLAND, Of good
hriving timber, mostly Oak and walnut.-
also sufficient quantity Of Meadow.
The improvements consist OF good sub.
/ stantiul STOKE DWELLING
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HAND BILLS,
Valuable Farm at
a., Private Sale.

gI1HE subscriber, finding Il inconvenient
TO manage his two farms, offers at Pri.
vaie Sale his FARM, adjoining the one on
which DO resides, In Taneytown District,
Carroll county, Nd, about Q miles y. W. Of
Taneytown on the road leading from said
ro~n to Frederick by Double Pips Creek,
tantaininR nl,ont