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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-10-27

Rotation of Crops.


Why is rotation of crops beneficial? We.
find that in planting the same soil, year after
year. with the same kind of crop, that we pro-
duce less in each succeeding crop; the is ex
planned thus The soil contains certain elements in
greater or less proportions; now one plant grow
ing in such soil takes up into its construction
certain proportion of one of these elements in a,
greater quantity than it does of the other Gle
nents; a continued draft of this one element in
larger quantity than is returned to the soil
hausts it, SO that the plant can no longer draw
supply, Another plant which demands diff
ferent element in excess will find it in the same
soil, and feeding thereon will produce an abun-
dant crop. So of all the different classes of
crops, one has excess of one element which is
drawn from the soil and enters into its structure,
another class different element, and so on down
through. Now if only one crop of each class is
taken off the soil, but small portion of the par
ticular element which enters most largely into its
growth is taken away; an interval of some years
will give the soil time and opportunity to re-
cover what is lost, and thus the land is less in
jured by removing small portion of any one
element, than if continuous drain were made
upon the same elements. The growth of one
crop often tends to prepare the soil for another
and thus proper rotation of crops tends to in
crease the product of each without materially de-
| creasing the fertility of the land. It is quite
possible, that in virgin soil the same crop may
be grown with success for years in succession;
bat it is found eventually to fail Cultivation in
| time up any soil and nothing is found
equal to change, in keeping up its fertility.
In all long settled and cultivated countries, the
success Of farming rests upon the practice Ct ro
tation of crops. The great object to be obtained
in rotation is TO produce the greatest possible
product with the least injury to the productive
capacity of the soil. We do not propose at pre-.
| sent any particular crops to be grown in rota-
ton for all sections; what might be suitable
| for one soil and locality would be entirely
suitable to different one, so great is the diver
sty of soil and climate of our country. But this
general principle should govern in all rotations,
that the crops should succeed each other in the
order of their dissirnilarity. -Rural America".
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Most Brilliant
CIRCUS TROtPE In THE WORLD

nTs.STONE & MURRAY advertise only such At
fractions actually belong 10 their Circus, and DO
gnify the abilities Of their Troupe when they
claim that no Exhibition in the World can equal H.
in the edominating characteristics of variety anu
excellence and that il is vastly superior to every
other Circus Company in America. Giving better
satisfaction and more refined and respectable enter
tainB,ents than any exhibition in this country ana
presenting attractions beyond the capacity OF any
Circus TO initiate.
Don't forget tho day and date, SATURDAY, DC
TOBER 2lsf. And remember that this is the only
legitimate frst-class Circus in America, that per-
all il advertses, and does not rely upon ms-
rcsentaiion and falsehood TO induce patronage.
1t wins success by deserving it.
De-. Owing 10 the limited space assigned to this
advertisements, it will be mpossbeto give discrip-
ton of the troupe of this superb Circus
Oct. n. 1868
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-10-27
STRAYED CATTLE.

Nulcy Cow and 3 year old Horned BULL.
The Cow IS ear marked. the Bull is rot The Cow
red and black brindle- with considerable white
Ihc I}ull IS rcd and white. very prettIy marked and
had piece of rope tied 10 the right fore leg They
strHyed about two weeks ago. as
SAMUEL GROSE s. CO.
Charlotte, Oct. 70, 1868 Wv
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NOTICE.

In consequence of frequent dcpredations on my
Lands in CASTOR and Meekenburg counties, situated
the Catawba River, | am obliged to forbid per-
from hunting or fishing either night day on
the same, or otherwise trespassing my premises.
The law win be enforced against all persons who may
offend in that way hereafter. "a .-....s... :
A. v. ALEXANDER
s0e4 10 1ssS 5w
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TRUSTEES SALE.

BY virtue of Deed Of Trust to me executed by
James II. Films, dated November Sth, 1865, and re-
corded in the Registers Office of the county Of Meek
lenburg will sell at the Court House in Charlotte
on the 9th day of October, that improved Lot, No.
225, now occupied a residence by Charles II. Fins
Terms Cash.
THOS. W. DEWEY, Trustee
Oct. 10, 1868. Wv
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Sailing Wheat Land

Mr l.. T Livingston, of Newton county,
Georgia, gives, through the Southern Cultiyator,
the result of an experiment made by neighbor
of his with his last crop. He -sowed Down, witt,
the wheat, eighty pounds of salt per acre, and
gathered good crop of wheat, clear of rust,
while all around him made almost failure. If
salt will prevent rust, every farmer should know
it and use it. Dir George Cunningham, an en-
terprising farmer ofthe same county, in March
last, sowed as a top dressing equal portions of
salt and plaster, on a portion OF lot in wheat.
as an EXPERIMENT. the effect was perceptible to
all. The wheat thus managed was good. while
that adjacent to it very poor. These ex-
pcriments seem TO demonstrate the fact that salt
is preventive Of rust. AS the cost Of salt is
triaing, compared to the losses sustained by rust,
all should test it for themselves.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-10-27

Currants Raisins Prunes, Nuts, Jellies, Preserves
&C.. at DALLAS NJ. RIGLER'S
Granite Row, opposite the Mansion House
Oct 10, 1865,
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-10-27
CARRIAGES FOR SALE.

J. TRO1"TER has at his Shop opposite the City
Clock some light ROCKAWAIS for one and two
horscs--very cheap.
Oct 1e, 1868. 3wpd J., TROTTER.
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A large lot Of Havana and domestic Cigars, cheap
by the box retail at RIGLERS
Toys of all kinds ut RIGLERS.
PICKLES,
For sale by the dozen or gallon, at RIGLER'S
Fancy Groceries ut RIGLERS.
Snuff and Tobacco at RIGLERS.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-10-27
GROCERIES, &c.

W. II. II. GREG DRY,
(-4t j. J.. Bryce s. Cos Old Stand, CAarlous n C.
Is now receiving large and general assortment of
Groceries and other Goods, which he offers to the
public at low rates for cash in exchange for Pro-
duce. .-. ......-.
- Iron Cotton Ties and Rope,
- Bagging, Iron and Nails, t:. .... ...
Sugar, Coffee Molasses and Salt, t..r.
Leather, Hardware and Creckery,
Liquors of all sorts-best qualities, 49,
Chanlpaig ne Wines-extra brands,
Spiced Oysters, Sardines, sc. 81; ..-...
lie keeps everything usually found in Grocery and
Provision Store; and as his stock was selected hy
himself in person, he recommend it TO be Of the
first quality. .... .---.-- -.
Oct 10, 1868. W. III. II. GREGORY.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-10-27
Mackere1.
LAND FOR SALE.

will sell at the residence of John Gordon, in
Union county, for cash, Saturday the 3Ist inst.
the Plantation whercon said Gordon lives con-
tanning about II acres Of Land with good improve
ments thereon. Also, the Rents Of said Land the
present year G. d. BROOM,
Assignee of John Gordon, Bankrupt.
Oct 49, 1868
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-10-27
FOR RENT.

The Dwelling House next to the residence Of John
Wilkes, Esq. Possession given the LIST of November.
Apply at thc Store Of McNurray, Davis Co.
Oct 10 1868
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-10-27
DRIED BEEF,
RIGI.ER

Bologna Sausage and Buffalo Tongues, cheap at
RIGLERG
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Confectioneries, Fruits, &c.
CRACKERS,

Confectioneries, Fruits, Canned Goods of all kinds
lust received at ID. Nj. RIGLERS
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CHARLOTTE DRUG STORE.
F =. S G 4 r L ....... .--
Druggist and Chemist.

Keeps for sale pure Drugs and Chemicals,
Patent Medicines of all kinds.
Farnshes, Paints, Oils, Window Glass, &C., of the
first quality.
Kerosene Oil No /, Lamps Burners, &c.
bSa- Physicians prescriptions and Family Recipes
prepared with great accuracy.
Country Merchants supplied with Drugs Essen
ces, &c. F. SCARF.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-10-27
CIGARS

Soda, Butter, Egg, Mushroom, Lemon, Cream and
Milk Crackers-fresh at RIGLERS.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-10-27

PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH REUNIoN.-The
Presbyterian says: The number of Presbyte-
ries now on the roll of the General Assembly 90.
s. is 142. To carry the terms of the union
submitted by the Assembly, three-fourths ofthe
Presbyteries must vote for their approval. More
than one-fourth having already voted for disap-
proyal, the basis Of the joint committee is de-
feated." The vote now stands % for approval
and 10 for non approval. The union was de-
feated on the first, that is: on the doctrinal ar
ticIe -.. ~.-.... .. ...-s... .-....
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-10-27
BuckWheat Flour.

\ supply of frst-rate article just received by
W. II. II. GREGORY,
Oct 10, 1868 at j. Y. Bryce Cos old stand.
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B. KOOPMANN
Dry Goods, Groceries. &c.,

d. hOOFMANN
Is now receiving splendid stock of New Goods
consisting of
F Dry Goods, Groceries. &C.,
Which lie offers at reduced prices. His old eusto-
mers. ami the public generally, respectfully in
yited 10 gise hiBs cali. r..~-...
Reduction.
Koopmanns Biters VIII hereafter be sold at 81
per bottle.
Oct 10, 1868.
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.- Remember the
CITY BOOK TOR f. !,

BOOKS, STATIONERY, BLANK BOOKS,
Memorandum, Diaries for 1869,
Wall Paper, Tissue Paper, in fact everything that
you may find in first class Book Store. -. ..
Remember | am Agent for the Wilcox and Gibbs
Sewing Machine, the most complete and best ex-
hibtion. See Circular. "A r E--r t#ss"f-
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-10-27

Eeg@ To Teachers would say, to avoid confusion
and delay. you be furnished at shortest notice
any and all Books by leaving your orders at the City
Book Store
Oct 2G, 1868. S. RUFUS JOHNSTON.
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Farmers!

am Agent for the Maryland Farmer Magazine,
printed in Baltimore. Hand in your subscription
only 81. .-. .gs-. -.~-l .... ...rs ..,.
Last but not least, remember my terms are Cash.
s. L. JOHNSTON,
Next door to McAden new building e.
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Young Men read this.

Young man, seek not indiscrimnately tho APP
probation and praise Of any and every class of
men. Drift not with every tide of opinion, but
with honor and justice for your guide, form and
cultivate character of your own. Heed not
the maediction Of the vile, for these, in the
opinions of honest men, add to rather than in
jure your good name. The Scriptures tell us
woe unto him Of whom all men speak WELL
and it is evident that such individual can
have but poor opinion of himself. No man
can pursue an upright course without running
counter to the wishes and interests of some part
of Humanity. -.e -...,s--
Give no countenance to deeds of a dishonora-
bic character: for their perpetrators themselves
would but condemn you at heart as pusllani-
nous sycophant, even while they paraded your
appreciation before the eyes of honest men as a
justification of their crimes. -...-... ...
One may not, indeed attempt the quixotic
task of cambatting all the evil that one meets
with in this world but we may at least withhold
our appreciation therefron and refuse to act the
chameleon amid the various shades of character,
whetherthey adorn or deface the moral landscape.
Industry and sobriety will win favor and fortune.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-10-27
important Decision.

The following important decision has been
promulgated by the Collector Of Internal Revenue:
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-10-27
Blue Stone

Blue Stone.
\ fresh supply of Pure Bluc-Stone, just received
Oct -, 1863. f. SCARF
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-10-27

BUTTER MAKING.-Here are some brief
maxims: The best butter is produced from old
cream; warm cream can be clarned much sooner
than that which is cold, but cold cream yields
the largest amount Of butter -r' --s
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-10-27

receiving splendid stock of New Coo
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1868-06-19
STATE OF VERMONT.
OFFICE OF SECRETARY OF SrATF.
Mortified, June 4, 1868.

OFFLCE OF SECRETARY or STATE
Mortified, June I. 1868
Sealed proposals. are hereby invited for printing
tho following State Documents 10 wit. Reborfs II
the Auditor Of Accounts, Adjutant and Inspector
general, Quartermaster General Sergeant-;lt- Arms
Railroad Commissioner. Commissioner Of the In,
sane, Directors sup erintendent and Chaplain Of the
state Prison Trustees of Vermont Reform School
and Trustees Of the University of Vermont and ote
agricultural College in the general form and stye
OF the Laws Of Vermont, for 1851 % be bound in one
volume and delivered ut the Office Of the Sscrets ~
O. state. IN Montpelier or before the first Moudas
following the second Thursday in October
Also. the Report of the Board Of Eacatiop II, p, y
same form and style, bound in single volume S,9
10 be delivered at the same time and place
Also the Annual Session Laws of 1868 in the saw.
style. bound in single volume and To be feaI,, az
distribution on or before the first day Of Jauur 1850
Also, the Senate and House Journals IN mo same
general form and style Of those of IS}- III M b,I
IN separate volumes, and ready for dislributon ~,
or before the first day az May 1852 va
Details Of contracts vii be governed in all partiep
lars by the PROVISIONS Of No 81 Of thc paInphIef Fv
referred. - esi'S1'-u4is
Blank proposals for bids will be furnished AZ onee
70 partles desiring to enter into contract for any
The right 20 reject all or any proposals. as may ba
deemed Tor the interest OF the State Is hereby rer
GEORGE NICHOLS,
I'D Secretary of cfffs
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1868-06-19

A WESTERN MuRDER.AND ITS FUN
IsnMEDT.-A shocking story OF brutal
murder and swift, lawless punishment,
among a party Of miners travelling on
foot over the Rocky mountains to the
Sweetwater mines, is reported in our
western exchanges Hess, Frenehman,
and Armstrong, Il Nova Scotian, had
quarreled, but apparently became rec
onciled, when Armstrong re-opened the
disagreement, and threatened Hess for
taking some Of his tobacco. During that
day the party entered dangerous and
difficult canon, through which their path
wound along narrow ledge of rock.
several hundred feet above the bed of the
stream, which ran along at the foot OF
that fearful prccipicc. AT the point of
greatest danger where the party had to
travel in single file, and several yards
apart, Armstrong watched his opportu-
nifty to dodge behind ledge Of rock I'M
observed, and to thus fall behind the
others. Hess was the last man in the
file. As he drew near to the place where
Armstrong was secreted, the latter step
ped forth and followed his companions,
without seeming to notice him. Pres
emily he knelt down as if to tie his shoe,
and Hess, unable to pass, stopped within
few feet of him. The next moment,
tnrning about to pick up his bundle,
which had been thrown aside upon the
ground, by sudden change Of move
ment, he seized the unsuspecting French
man, and hurled him over the edge Of
the terrible abyss. Some twenty or thir-
ty feet down the face Of the precipice the
wretched man lodged in the branches of
a scraggy hemlock tree which grew out
of crevice in the rocky wall, and might
from thence have been rescued if assis-
lance had been nigh. But there was
none. How the murderer could summon
the hardihood to stoop down and watch
the fall Of his victim from that dizzy
height, we cannot imagine, Yet Arm
strong did look down the cliff, perhaps to
assure himself that his murderous work
was well done, and saw poor Hess still
desperately maintaining his hold upon
life, instead of lying a shapeless mass at
the bottom of the canon. His fendish
spirit manifested itself still further. He
got fragments Of rock and cast them up
on the poor man, until his lifeless body
toppled over into the yawning abyss be-
low, then arose and pursued his journey.
The whole act was seen from distance
by another of the party, who was apart
hunting for game, and after they had got
into camp at night he told the story,
when Armstrong was seized, and charged
with the murder, and didn't deny it. \
part Of the company were in favor of
taking him with them through to the
settlements, to be tried by the civil au-
thorities. But the majority were deter
mined to allow the murderer no chance
of escape; and so, an hour before mid
nights hrnpstrons 100 oandnntnd tn the
top of a cliff, which arose like a wall to
the height of 1870 or 200 feet, half mile
in the rear of the camp. Having bound
his hands and feet, they cast him over
into the black abyss, out of which no cry
returned.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1868-06-19
Windsor County Court.

Thursday, June 4.
Morris Warner V. Cyrus IL. Hoising-
ton. For the plaintiff S. L. and S. NJ
Pingrec. For the defendant Mr.. Farms
worth and Mr.. Converse. Action for
trospass, involving the boundary line be-
tween the parties. The strip of land in
controversy was formerly an old road
and the question was whether it was con
structed wholly upon his farm or on the
dividing line. Verdict sl7,34 and costs
John Rowland, Jr9 Y. Gardner Wins
low. For the plaintiff French & john
son. For the defendant Washbun q
Marsh. Action of replevin for horse
which straycd into defendants enclosure
and was by him shut up Plaintiff
claimed that defendant sent word to him
that he could have the horse by paying
one dollar, while defendant denied this
and said he only asked that the horse be
taken off his hands.
The above case was concluded by a
verdict for the defendant.
The trial of Miller, the Ascutneyyille
commenced on Tuesday, and
concluded ON Friday last by verdict of
guilty, notice of which will be found
elsewhere.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1868-06-19
A PERMANENT TONIC.

Every one at times feels the necessity Of something
to tone up the system depressed by mental or bodily
xhaustion At such times let every one, instead Of
taking alcoholic or medicinal stimulants, reinvgor
ate his debtatcd systcm by the natural tanie Gle
ments Of the
PERUVIAN SYRUP.
Protected Solution of the Protoxide Of Iron,
whce vitaizcs and enriehes the blood by supplying
it with its LIFE ELEMENT InoN.
Being free from alcohol in any form. its energetic
effects are not followed by corresponding reaction,
but permanent, infusing STRENGTH, vIooR and
NEW LIFE intoan parts Of the system, and building
up an IRON CONSTITUTION.
VIM. C. STERLING Esq. Of Poughkcepsie N. Y.
says:
Since taking the Peruvian Syrup l feel better
my strength is improved, my bowels regular my
appetite first rate.
There is an old Physician in this city folder than
am who has been in the Drug business for 10 years
who has used the Syrup for three months, and gives
i as his decided opinion that It's The best Alternative
Tonic Medicine he ever knew.
for Dyspepsia, Debility and Female Weaknesses,
the Peruvian Syrup is a specific. A y page nam
phlet sent free. The genuine has " PERUVIAN SYRuP"
blown in the glass
J. P. DINSMORE. Proprietor.
No. 90 Dey street, New York.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1868-06-19

A RAINBOW AT MIDNIGHT.-The St.
Paul MIN press says that on Thursday
night of last week, as a severe thunder
storm, which came up about midnight,
was passing away, the moon shone out
brightly, and beautiful rainbow, com
plete in all its parts, spanned the north
em horizon. The different colors could
be distinguished, aud the bow remained
for some time almost as bright as many
of those caused by the direct rays of the
sun.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1868-06-19

A huge Indianian in England, be-
ing profusely thanked for having rescued
a lady from the attack of a ferocious
dog, which he seized by the throat and
throttled, said "Of course, / was clad 10
help the gal, but what I wanted most
was to give that condemned English cur
some adequate notion of the American
eagle"
: During the reception of the Chi
nese Embassy in the National House of
Representatives, the delegate from Utah
was introduced to one of the interpreters
-Tch. A" Utah! Heap of wives p The
remark gave rise to a universal laugh in
the vicinity, and indicated singular IA
miliarity with American affairs.
= Chaplain Lozier, writing to The
indianapolis Journal, says that Schuyler
Colfax on one occasion gave the Indiana
Sanitary Commission 800; ut another
time, sent the same sum; and once, on
the adjournment Of Congress during the
war, gave his entire mileage (S690) for
the relief of sick and wounded soldiers.
When the Soldiers Home Association
We're needing contributions for the sup
port of the hospital, he lectured all over
the country for its benefit.
= Gen. II. Henry Baxter has been
elected one of the directors of the Chi
cage and North Western r. r. Company
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1868-06-19

SINGULAR CAsE.-The Manchester
Journal says a soldier of the 9th VT,
named Williams, who was wounded in
one of the battles Of the Wilderness,
May 5, 1864, has ever since carried the
ball in his head. 1t entered under his
left eye and lodged above and back Of
the palate, whence surgeons dared not
extract it, On the night of May 22d,
while asleep, Mr.. Williams was awakened
by choking sensation, and being una
Bile to clear his throat, with his fingers
drew out in great pain what proved to
be the bullet, in a very ragged shape,
which had remained there for over four
years. The bullet weighed little over
one ounce.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1868-06-19
@Beec.~s S}aers ggi"ss,
BELLOWS FALLS, JUNE 10. 1868.
Republican Union state Convention.

A Republican Union State Convention will be
held at Burlington, on Wednesday, July |, 1865,
at Il o'clock, A. NJ, to nominate candidates Tor
Governor, Lieutenant Governor and Treasurer,
TO be supported at the State election in septcm-
Der next; also TO nominate two Presidential cleo
tors at large to be supported in the coming Pres
idential election
The Republican Union voters of this State are
invited to be represented in the Convention by
their delegates, to be chosen upon the basis Of one
DELEGATE ffom each town, and an additional dele
gate for every one hundred and fifty votes cstio
the Republican candidate for Governor at the last
State election.
The Delegates or their Substitutes will provide
themselves with proper credentials, signed by the
Secretaries Of the respective primary meetings
GEORGE w. GRANDEY,
C. w. WILLARD,
REDFIELD PROCTOR,
b. ID. HARRIS, Republican
ROSWELL FARNItAM, ! Union State
SAML. Il. PlNGREE, Committee.
c. g. BENEDICT,
WV. CIRCUIT,
ID. RFBAlLEY.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1868-06-19

When the bill for the admission of the
late rebel states passed Congress few
days since, all the democratic members
voted against it. Who opposes recon-
struction ? Who has opposed the acts of
Congress on the ground that all the
states were not represented, and now turn
square round and vote against admitting
these same states to representation