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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-02-11
The Statistics Of Mankind.

There are on the globe about 1883 100000
souls, of which 500 900 900 of the Circassian
race; 552, ,000, 900 of the Monaghan race; 190,-
900 900 of the Ethiopian race; 5000, 600 Of
the Malay race; 1000, 900 of the American race.
There are 3,64S languages spoken, and 1000
different religions. 3;ssa.yr e5 slss a .Enl
The yearly mortality Of the globe is 3,333. .3a3
persons. Thus, at the rate of 81 BOD per day,
$3.50 per hour, so per minute, SO each pulsation
of our heart marks the decease of some human
creature. s .,is "a 3-fIrat.sf sssa ass NJ
The average Of human life is thirty-six years.
One fourth of the population die At or before the
age Of Z years-one half at or before the age OF
Among ten thousand persons, one arrives at
the age of one hundred years, one In FIVE hun
dreaa att4ins sths ago ef ninety and ene inrens
hundred lives to the age of sixty. bHe ua.bgs
Married men live longer than single ones. L In
one thousand persons sixty-two marry, and more
marriages occur, in June and December than in
any other months in the year. a1soaG
One-eighth of the whole population is mill
Z Professions exercise great influence on lon
gevity .ssaats.s .sa..'..ga
In one thousand individuals who arrive at the
age of seventy six, 80 priests, orators or pub
lie speakers; 40 are agriculturists, 33 are work
men, 80 are soldiers or military employees, 20
advocates or engineers, 27 professors and 20 doc
| tors Those who devote their lives TO the pro-
longation of that of others, die the soonest.
| p There 335. 900 900 Christians, 100000 Is
raelites, and 6O,00O,0O of the Isiatic religion;
there are 100000 Mohamedans and 2OO,-
100000 Pagans. In the Christian Churches,
1SO 900, 900 profess the Roman Catholic faith,
"a, 900 900 profess the Greek faith, and 80, ,00O,-
| 900 the Protestant ia s-a ''ft ..'
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-02-11
J. D. PALMER,
FAMILY Grocer g. Wine Merchant,

And dealer in all kinds of ofmported Wines and Spirits
Old Rye. Monongahe1a, Bourbon and Cgbinet Double
Distilled Whiskev: Domestic Corn and Rye Whiskey;
Peach and Apple Brandy.
JUST RECEIVED THIS DAY:
2 Barrels Sacrament Wine,
6 Superior Kentucky Cider,
Old Nash county Brandy,
8 Casks India Ale,
2 Barrels London Porter,
Is Crates of Bottles Flasks, Demjohns and jugs,
Wood Kegs from to 10 gallons.
| also invite the particular attention OF Druggists
to nv stock of Port Sherry and MADEIRA Wine,
Brandy and Whiskey, bottled especially for Medi-
cinal purposes. All orders, Wholesale or Retail,
solicited and punctualy attended to. Constantly on
hand all kinds of Domestic Spirits on consignment
A specially made to old n. c. Corn "hiskey.
J.nunrv o1 1868
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-02-11
Parlor Experiments in Electricity.

"A simple experiment will often afford much
amusement to the little folks at home, and proba-
bly, none will beget more wonder and enjoyment
than one in electricity. One like the following,
for instance, would form food for prattling little
tongues and busy little hands for a whole day or
more: Get clean glass bottle with rather
large mouth, and hold it over lamp or stove to
dry it; place it on the table, and put a common
tin plate on top Of it; now get a piece of brown
paper like what is used in groceries stores; dry
it perfectly, take it up by the opposite corners,
and rub it on the cats back. IT Miss Puss has
any objections they may be overcome by placing
her between your knees, and rubbing the paper
to and fro across her back; if you have no cat,
your own hair will do, if it is not damp or greasy.
After rubbing the paper FIVE or six times, drop
it Oh the plate on the bottle. Now if you put
your knuckle to the plate, bright blue spark
will be seen to fly to it, making noise like the
breaking of small piece Of wood. Take the
paper up without touching the plate, and again
put your knuckle to it; another spark similar to
the last will be seen. If you are afraid to take
the shock, you may do as the monkey did that
wanted the chestnuts-put pussy's paw to the
plate as soon as she feels the shock, she will ex-
press her dspleasure at such proceedings by spit
ting and kicking at the apparatus. This expe-
rment may be varied by putting little paper men
and such like objects on the plate, and holding
your hand or another tin plate over them; when
the hand or plate is held near enough, they will
hop up and down quite lively. The only trouble
in performing these experiments is to keep the
| apparatus dry. -... s4 sF "t
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-02-11

At Aberdeen, Mississippi, few days since
little son of Mr. Bean apparently. died. Two
young ladies and servant volunteered to keep
watch during the night. At about II O'Clock
the servant was noticed to be asleep, when one OF
the young ladies picked her with PIN, which
caused her to scream. This aroused the supposed
dead child, alarming the inmates OF the room
greatly Upon examination it was found that
the child had become warm, and in short time
it was running about.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-02-11
I've Been Thinking.

I've been thinking, I've been thinking,
What glorious world were this,
Did folks mind their business more,
And mind their neighbor's less.
For instance, you and |, my friend,
Are sadly prone to talk
Of matters that concern us not,
And others follies mock.
I've been thinking, if we'd begin
To mend our own affairs,
That possibly our neighbors might
Contrive to manage theirs. ..
We've fault enough at home to mend
1t may be so with others:
1t would seem strange, if it were not,
Since all mankind are brothers.
Oh! would that we had charity,
For every man ana woman,
Forgiveness is the mark of those
Who knew ''to err is human"
Then let us Danish jealousy;
Let's lift our fallen brother,
And as we journey down life's road,
do good to one another
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-02-11
COOKING STOVES,

OF THE NEATEsT AND MOST SUPERIOR PATTERN.
d. II. BYERLY, Springs Building. Charlotte, n.
c.. has for sale spears Anti-Dust Cooking Stoves
which, for every variety of cooking and great econ
tof0re used.
Every body who has used one Of these Stoves testify
that for convenience in cooking, durability and clean
illness they far preferable to all other patterns
Call and sec them.
D. H. BYERLY has also hand a good assort-
met of Tin, Japan and Sheet-Iron Ware-such arti-
clcs rs are necessary for housekeeping.
Es3s~ TIN-WARE made TO order at short notice on
reasonable terms
E.y- REPAIRING promptly executed.
d. ii. BYERLY.
Under the Mansion House Building.
March 25 1867.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-02-11

The way our Northern friends of the cod
fish aristocracy stripe, do up private matters, may
be inferred from the following paragraph clipped
from the n Y Home Journal:
Matrimonial Engogements.-Mr L. Jones is
engaged to Miss Kingsland; Mr. HALEY to Miss
Ida Rathbone; Mr. Charles Secor to Miss Slater,
of Boston; Mr. Grswold to Miss Otis; Colonel
Housemann to Miss Allen; Mr. f. Evans to Miss
Dora Townsend, daughter of W. A Townsend,
publisher, of Broome street; Mr. Henry Tucker
to Miss Ette C. Wood; Mr. Henderson to Miss
McKim, of Baltimore; Mr. William Riggs to
Miss Julia Harris and Mr. Kiibume to Miss Pat
terson, of Brooklyn. In Brooklyn, we believe
the following to be officially announced: DIR.
Frank Bush to Miss Matte James; Mr. Hunt
ington to Miss Leonard; Mr. Il. s. Wheeler Is
Miss Jennings; Mr. Hyde to Miss Della Chap
man and Mr. John Beatty to Miss Hetty Bull.
From Philadelphia We learn of the engagement
of Mr. Lee L. Hynemann to Miss Grace Marks,
and the betrothal of Mr. John [. Rowland to
Miss Cassie Mayer
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-02-11
Charlotte Female Institute,

The present session opened Tuesday the lst OF
0ctober and will continue until 30th June 1868.
OFFICERS AND INSTRUCTORS:
Rev r. Burwcll Principal and Instructor in Men
tai and Moral Philosophy and Mathematics.
Jno. b. Burwell \. NJ, Chcmestry, Natural PHI
losophy and Ancicu Languages.
Mrs NJ. 4. Burwcll, English branches and super
intendent Social duties.
Prof l. Baumann Vocal and Instrumental Music.
Prof Il. Z. Piguct Drawing, Painting and Modern
Languages
Miss Mary Bate, English Branches and French.
Mrs Sally c. White, English Branches.
Miss Mary +. Pcnick. Music on Piano and Guitar.
Miss Ella Il. Carson Music on Piano.
Terms : heretofore. For Circular and Catalogue
containing full particulars address.
REV Il. BURWELL & son,
Charlotte, \. c.
.,I.n,,D
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Professional Card.

CHARLOTTE, n c., Jan. /, 1868.
The subscriber is engaged in an office practice at
the New Drug Store corner Trade and toneee street
Persons wishing Medical attention can hnd hlm at
the above named place at all hours OF the day and
until n late hour of the night.
Having been engaged in the practice OF Medicine
for about twelve years at his former residence Eliza
beth CITY, \. c., hopes to merit share OF your
patronage. =, ,-rr =,
REFERExeEs:-R. X. Speed NJ D., Vim. G. Pool,
NJ D. Hon G. w. Brooks, Hon. John Pool, Eliza
beth City, n. {.
nonhouse, Charlotte. n. c. --s.~.s ."
january l3, 1868
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-02-11

There is anegro woman in Nashville who has
been asleep for about week. She had been i'll
for some days, and at length fell into slumber,
from which it has been found impossible to Sc
arouse her. .a 81 .ssls asaa y- Ia..t sa,a-i1a
An freshman, on hearing of a friends having !,
stone coffin, exclaimed-aB Bedad, that's good h,
idee Shure, stone coffin will last man.s
lifetime" ''-&,s ~ F1-W
Napoleon recently got up a 'serenade for him. .
self with band consisting of four hundred y
drummerS and sixteen hundred musicians ~
"Mike, if you meet Patrick, tell him We are o..
waiting for him But what shall tell him
if don't mate him (" -s.rsl,.si rss rs5ls s5,s.,
Marriage is pronounced the first law of ma =
ture the second law demanded by many, is one
that will annui the first. II
We object to filters. Let the girls walk out
with their dandy beaux if they must show their
calves. q , -.-, =. sr.r..
The shortest day in the year-the day you
want to borrow FIVE hundred dollars. laE
The worst organ grinders hollow tooth that
plays the deuce .ns..r rlL
why is love like q canal boat?-Becausc it is b
an internal transport s er aeg 1,
What class of women are most apt 10 give
tone to soeietyy-the bellies ~
Why is the letter d like squalling child!-
Because it makes ma mad. N
The Young man who was lost in slumber found
his way out on nightmare. 3 4.-8 r..
Whv do chickens have no hereafter?-Because
1 they have their necks twirlcd in this
The young lady who took the gentleman's
fancy has returned it With thanks.
No man has yet been able to ride clothes
horse with the ''spur of the moment" za~ogia
4 aMatchless misery has been defined to beto' :
| have cigar and nothing to light it with.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-02-11

CoLD IN EURoPE.-The cold is 50 severe in
Spain that it has driven the wolves from the
Sierra Morena, and they have ventured even to
the gates of Cordoya. 3. -.- sa-
All over France the frost continues 10 be ex-
ceedingly severe. -,..a jHE 1<
: The winter set in this year at st. Petersburg
with unusual severity, and much suffering is the
consequence. At Serpoukof, town beyond
Moscow, twelve persons were recently found fro
zen to death. ...,.....r ...s ~
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-02-11
Lister Brothers
SUPER-PHOSPHATE of LIME

We have just received supply of this celebrated
FRESH BONE SUPER-PIOSPHATE OF LINE,
which we will sell such terms must give salts
faction to all.
This Super Phosphate is Superior to any other
Fertilizer az it contains all the Chemical Elements
necessary to promote the growth of all
Root Crops and all Cereals,
and is suitable for any soil. As compared with
Stable Manure, by trial, side by sde OF One nun
dred Pounds of this Fresh Bone Supcr-Ihosphate of
Lime. with Two Thousand Pounds of the very best
Stable Manure-t will be found that the effects on
the soil will be equal to the first Crop, and
Three Times as Lasting.
yerifcaton of the analysis of this Fertilizer has
been made by eminent Chemist of this city, anu
found to be represented
r. H. COWAN & CO.,
No 81 North Water Street.
t.. o. 1864 6w NILNIsGToN, y. C..
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JONES, Jr. N. D. 'o
JONES & JOHNSTON,
Attor rneyS at l. W,

CHARLOTTE, ". c.
The collection of claims in amy part OF the state
will receive prompt attention
REFERENcEs-Brem Brown Co., VIM Johnston
B. r. Smith Co, I. w. Dewey OF thafio'te' y. T.
Iohn IT Martins Son & Co.; Evans. Gardner & Co.,
Co W Moore Murchison & Co., Norris Moore,
of New York.
January u, 1868.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-02-11
BINGHAM SCHOOL,
A.
A.
Ahoat all Alone.
A.

Having purchased the Interest of j. NJ Sanders IN the
GROCERY AND PROVISION BUSINESS,
| would respectfully ask the custom of my friends
and the public generally. And if fair dealing De
worth anything i'll the party with whom you 90 nnsi,
ness all ask is a showing. My stock consists OF
such goods as are ally found in the provision line
s. +. HOUSTON,
Anrfl o1 1867 Next door 20 Charlotte Hotel.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-02-11

. SLAVERY IN FLoRIDA.-lt sounds little
queer but is said to be actually true that slavery
still exists in the State of Florida. The little
band of Seminole Indians yet living in the Ever
glades of Southern Florida actually own slaves
and persist in keeping them in state Of inyo!-
untary servitudc, not havingthe fear of Congress
before their eyes When, under a. treaty with
the Government. Billy BowieSs and his warriors
removed to the West they were the owners of a
number of slaves These slaves did not wish to
remove with their masters, and were sold to
those of the tribe who refused to migrate, and
who still remain in the southern portions OF that
State. A number of more prominent andwealthy
of the Indians actually own these slaves to the
present day and openly defy any power to take
them. .- .- ..s-H aas -"--s sff-<t '
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-02-11

An unfortunate fellow went to miser and
asked for garment, saying that his object was
to have something to remember him. my
friend" said the miser, las the end is to remem-
ber me. shall give thee nothing, for am sure
thou wilt remember a refusal much longer than
gift. y a-14 a-aa4s = 80 I'm -
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-02-11
Chewing the Cud.

Illuminating animals gather their food rapidly
give it few cuts with the teeth and swallow it.
1t goes to an interior receptacle where it is mois
tened; this is very essential if it be dry hay.
When the animal has filled himself, he masticates
the food thus stored away in his stomach, raising
it cud by cud. Whena portion is completely
masticated it passes to another receptacle and the
process of digestion goes on. Thus an OK, 1t left
to himself, will raise and masticate all his food
thus stored away in his stomach. lfhe be pushed
and worked hard, and does not have time to
masticate, he falls off in flesh his health is poor,
his digestion is complete. The horse, on the
contrary however much in hurry he may be,
must masticate each mouthful before he swallows
it, A hungry OK let into meadow will fill him.
self in twenty minutes, while horse would want
at least an hour and twenty minutes to take the
same amount of grass. The OK, the deer, sheep:
goat, chamois and rabbit, being the natural prey
of ferocious beasts, are endowed with the extra
stomach in which to hastily store away the food
without mastication; this perhaps may be re.
sarded as a wise provision of nature, enabling
them to sally forth where the food is plenty, and
in short time to fill themselves and retire te
runinate their food at their leisure. 1'a
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-02-11

CITY BANK OF CHARLOTTE,
TRADE STREET,
Charlotte, N. c.,
Deals in Gold and Silver Coin Bullion, Southern
Bank Notes. Government Securities, &c.
Northern Exchange.
Drafts on New York. Philadelphia and Baltimore,
furnished to any person, whether customer or not,
AT PAR.
FOREIGN EXCHANGE.
Drafts on all the principal cities in Great Britain,
France and Germany, supplied at New York rates,
in any amount. .----.....r
Interest on Deposits.
Deposits of specie and currency received, and
liberal interest allowed.
REVENUE STAMPS AT DISCOUNT
Revenue Stamps always on hand, and liberal
discount allowed to the trade
Jan Is. 1868. A IT, BRENlZkK 'asher.
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w w GRIER & CO.,

Have now Il full line of choice Family Groceries an
Provisions which they offering low fer Cash
Fresh Buckwheat Flour, warranted pure; alsO
choice lot of Flour, Family Brands on hand an
for sale by W. ". GRlER 90.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-02-11
EXCELSIOR.
The Etna Life Insurance Company,
(Col. E A. OSBORNE, Agent at Charlotte,)

Col E A. OSBORNE, Agent at Charlotte
Has proved itself to be one of the solid Institutions
of this country. 1t Chartered in May, 1919
more than As years ago, and has survived and
ourshed until January, 1868, after paying all losses
promptly, and to the large amount of SlI, o94 1
and at the Office of the General Agent in Raleigh has
been paid $4,000 to widows and orphans IN the
past years.
The Official Record for the year 1867 is gratifying
to the $4,000 policy holders.
Income for the gear past, s5,OOO,OOO
1sSetS weU Secured, S,O00,OOO
Ncr Nc9,Ltrs Insured. 10000
The rapid growth of this institution shows that
where it is we'll known and its system of operations
undcrstood it is a favorite and highly favored Com
pany The Officers and Managers have neither the
time or taste to notice some of the un ust and mali
cious attacks made by or two rival Companies.
By referring to the Report of the Insurance Com
missioners of Massachusetts 1t will be seen that the
lEtna's ratio per cent of expenses of cost OF new
business is less than that of any other Company
and that the ratio per cent of increase IN assets
greater than any other Company, and moro than
times the average of the II Companies reported.
BY lnsuring in the Etna you get nearly twice the
amount of insurance for the same amount of money
that you would by insuring in an all Cash Company
For instance man has just 500 to spare annually
for Life Insurance and no He wants 1t to buy
all the insurance he possibly get in first class
Company 1t buys s., 600 in an all Cash Company
and $4,000 from Note Company $50 per cent note
Now suppose the dies the first year, his family
gets S5. 900 from all Cash Company, and $4,000
| from IA Note Conpany-Note being deducted. 5. L.
| of Kinston, n c. insured in the 4Etna In 500 for
$4,000 lie paid in cash SlGG and note S166. a
! few months after he died and his family received
$4,000 less his note. Here will state that ony y
one Note is ever deducted from the Policy, thoug
the party may have lived many years The dividends
prevent an accumulation of Notes, and they arc re-
turned regularly to the party insuring Had he In
sured in an all Cash Company and paid SlG6 his family
would have received only $1,000. Tins shows
difference of nearly S., 600 in favor of the Etna.
Persons contemplating insurance will find 1t tc
their interest investigate the advantages of the
! -Etna. W. IL. CRO",
| Office Raleich n c. Gen'l Ag't for the State
Col. f.. A. Osborne,
Local Agent at Charlotte, n. c
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MILLER & BLACK,
Wholesale and Retail Dealers in
Groceries, Provisions & Produce,

AND COMMISSION MERCHANTS,
TRADE Street, CHARLOTTE, n. G.,
Have now i'll Store and will keep constantly on hand
full and select stock of the above articles for sale:
TO which they respectfully invite the attention of
their friends and the public generally.
L. VI. MILLER. W. }. BLACK.
Septcmbgr %. 1867.
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Hams and Sides, choice family Syrups, Sole Leather
Lard, fresh country made Butter, together with a
general assortment of Family Supplies. on hand and
for sale low by W. W. GRIER s co.
December 16, 1867.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-02-11
GARDEN SEEDS,
(NEW CROP,
At Wholesale and Retail.

A large supply of fresh Garden Seeds, consisting
of every variety of Seeds,
Peas, Beans, &c,
White and Red Onion Sets,
Glover Seed, &C., &c.
For sale at SCARR'S DRUG STORE.
January 3. 1868.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-02-11

LEGISLATIVE GARRULTY NEATLY REBU-
KED.-The Providence Press tells the following
good story, which should convey its own moral:
"a member of the General Assembly from
rural district who is something OF a wag, ap-
preached one of the officers of the House, and
with a very serious looking countenanee and SUBJ
dued voice stated that he was, both as a Repre-
sentative and man in a serious difficulty The
official gravely inquired the cause. The troubled
member replied that he was under the necessity
of being absent for three days. oh, wen,' re-
piled the official, that is nothing, it's common
occurrence But said the disconsolate one,
that amt exactly what's the matter. Ye see,
I've heard that member speak every day, and a
great many times day, and Eve kinder got used
to it. Its as natural as hash for breakfast; |
shall miss it if I go; and, see here'-taking the
official by the button hole dye thing he'll
have wind enough to hold out till come back,
for | do want to hear him once more.p ssas.a
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-02-11
CrOckorV.

nice assortment of Crockery, consisting OF Plates,
Teas &c, on hand and for sale by
w. W. GRIER & co.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-02-11

A dentist is not necessarily mad because he
shows his teeth.
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Family Supplies

OF the best quality for sae and earnestly solicts
from the good citizens of Charlotte liberal share OF
their patronage .. AooliN,
J,n % 1868 Trade Street. Charlotte, Il. {.
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A VALUABLE RECEIPT FOR HOUSEWIVES.
We find the following receipt for making ''the
best yeast in the world, in late number of the
Rural New Yorker, and commend it to the trial
of our skillful housewives
''Boil pint bowl full of hops in two gallons
of water, strain and add teaspoonful of flour;
one of brown sugar, and teaspoonful of salt. No
yeast is required to raise it. Let it stand three
days in warm place and it will then begin to
foam Then boil three pounds of potatoes mash
fine and add then to the yeast and stir the whole
well together; then put into jug and cork tight
and set in cool place 1t should be made at
least tive weeks before using, and will keep good
any length of time and grow better all the while
4 small teaspoonful is sufficient for six loaves OF
bread When this is gone make a new jug
full in the same way, and keepit corked tight.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-02-11
Celebrated Axes.
Corn. Peas, Meal, Bacon.

The Celebrated Elephant Axe ''warranted' on
hand and for sale bv w w GRIER & co.
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Ragged Money.

Torn and defaced Shinplasters Greenbacks, and
National Bank Notes, bought at very reasonable
d;scount ot the CITY BANK OF CHARLOTTE,
Inrnrr u 1863 Trade Street.