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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-03-31
The True Story of Cinderella.

The story Of Cinderella is familiar to every
one, and yet there are few who treasure it up as
in every respect true. But it has foundation
and reality that really needs no fairy godmother
with her pumpkin and her rats, to make an enter
tanning tale. 1t is as follows:
In about the year 1870, French actor, by
the name of Thevenard. lived in Paris. He was
rich and talented, but he had no wife, and we
NAV believe he had never loved any one, but
gave all his affections to those ideal characters
| that he could represent SO finely on the stage
One day as he was walking leisurely along the
streets of Paris, he came upon cobblers stall
and his eye was attracted by dainty little shoe
which lay there waiting for repairs. His imagi
nation began Immediately to form the little foo
must FIT such little shoe. He fancied 1t trip
ming over his floors; he could hear the music o
! its tread-in fact, there was nothing among al
his rich elegant treasures that seemed to him hal
so beautiful.
He went to the stall Of the cobbler again, bu
could learn nothing in regard to the owner OF tn
shoe This only increased his eagerness, am
made him more determined to know to whom
belonged Day by day he was disappointed, bu
he was not discouraged
At last the little foot needed the little shoe
and Theyenard met the owner, poor girl who's
parents belonged to the humbest class Bt
the ardent actor thought not of caste or famil,
His heart had already pronounced the little on
his wife. He married the girl, with no questio
of what people would say, and felt enough IN Jo
hearing the tread of the light nimble feet throug
his silent rooms, to pay him for the sacrince
peoples approval This is the true story
cinderella. and from which the child romano
sprang.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-03-31
A Fighting Man.

One of the Generals of the "Lost Cause" says
that at the time of the attack upon Fort Pillow,
the Confederates had converted a Mississippi boat
into a cotton-clad. the mate of which was a big
double-fsted sample of river bully, ''full of
strange oaths,' and always enforcing his orders
by knocking men about the head, and adds ::
Just before he went into the fight, he came
staggering up to me and said :"
"Waal General, I suppose when one side or
others licked, YOU big menn quit, and shake
| hands 2"
"Yes, JIM" said [, "when the fighting is over
| expect every man to go home and attend to
| his business.
s.That amt me-" Jim said, shifting his left
palm with his fist like sedge hammer" for if
ever kctch Yank south of Cairo, I'm going
to mash him"
"a ten inch shell that came whistlng over the
boat interrupted any further remarks just then,
and shortly after we were butting away at fed
eral gunboat in about as hot fire as ever want
to see should think there were hundred
guns opened on us, and we got one broadside so
near that the flash of their guns set our cotton
bales on fire. Our people fought well, but the
other side were too strong for us and We had to
drop down the river. During the action while
cannon were roaring, boats sinking, shells
shrieking and bursting all around, and the all
filled with fame and smoke, quite lost sight Of
Jm and after we had dropped down the river
out of the fire, and all hands were busy repairing
damages that valiant hero crept out from behind
a cotton bale, and sneaking past NE with flag
of truce, and said:
General, amt so mad as I was This AIM
the kind of tighten I'm used to- and when them
feers get ready to stop THROWN them pots round
III quit if they will.
"And sure enough in two weeks he went int
/ the lines and took the oath"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-03-31

A Medical Mayor on Smoking.

At the close of lecture in the Temperance
Hall, Bolton, England, by Mr. Reynolds, the
Mayor, who presided over the meeting, said !:
sMuch as | dread the influence of intox-
ication on society, of late I have been
led to regard the influence of tobacco, es-
pecially upon the youth of society, as being an
evil that threatens the most disastrous conse-
quences. The lecturer has told you that in his
younger days smoking among youth was scarcely
known. | can remember the time when smok-
ing amongst young boys and amongst women was
almost or altogether unknown. But your own
experience will tell you whether that is so now
or not. believe that in the case of young boys
smoking is too prevalent The influence of this
vice to arrest the growth of the body is very
great. believe that person who begins to
smoke at any time under the years of manhood
will never grow to be strong, healthy man. He
will be stunted in bodily growth, stunted in ply,
steal vigor 6 stunted in intellect. Smokers are
preparing for themselves not only feeble bodies
and feeble minds, but they are preparing fol
themselves early graves. My circumstances
bring me much in contact with the youthful por
tion of the community, and in many cases NEE
| with children who in their development don
seem to be above twelve or thirteen years, bu
who bring to me legal proof-the register of thei
birth-to show that they are actually in som
cases fourteen and even fifteen years of age. L
many cases l ask them if they are smokers
They very generally deny it, but the tainte
breath gives the lie to their statement A grea
number of stunted children I believe smoke to
greater or less extent This habit leads thel
also in many cases to theft. l have been SUI
prised at the smalness of the number of sue
cases, but within the last fortnight I have see
three or four young children-for they WEI
mere children in stature, though fourteen or Fl
teen years of age-brought up on the charge
stealing tobacco and cigars!
livery word of the above is correct and true.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-03-31
BOOKS AND STATIONERY,

At 1Gddy d, Bros Brook Store near Scars
Drug Store, Charlotte, " {.
Bingham s English and Latin Grammars.
Mitchells and Cornelrs series of Biographies.
Sterling's series of Books.
Davies series of Agebras and Arithmetics, with
Keys.
Emerson's series of Arithmetics
Ouockenboss' series of School Books.
Botanies of various kinds
eBrick" Pomeroys Books-Sense and Nonsense.
St Elmo-anoher lot of that popular Book just in
Surry of Eagles Nest, few left, call and get one
Four Years in the Saddle-by Harry Gilmor.
Stationery.
A large lot of Paper, Envelopes Ink, Pens and
Holders. and in fact everything usually found at a
first class Stationery House.
Music.
We are Agents for large Music House, and can
furnish any piece Of music published in the United
States publishers price by giving six days time
Wrapping Paper,
1Sx28 for 81 go per Ream and Paper half that size
for 80 cents.
Rags! Rags!!
900 pounds of clean Cotton and Linen Rags
wanted, for which the highest price in money will
be paid TIDDY s. BRO,
March l6 1868 At '.the New Book Store.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-03-31

POPULAR FALLACIEs-That you can receive
one dollar day, spend two and get rich.
That the man that can't pay for his breakfast,
can raise the money to get into circus
That to do man one favor, and then refuse
him another, won't make him twice as mad as if
YOU had refused him the first. There IS no
greater truth than this.
That when you buy on credit, knowing very
well yon will not pay, it is not stealing.
That the next years taxes will be lighter.
That every other man is to die except you.
That if you have good cause in love, war Oh
law, pitch in, you are bound to win.
That when you buy horse, he will be certain
to turn out as represented.
That if you always say what you think, you
will win the regard of the entire community.
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North Carolina News.

SALE OF STOCKS At an auction sale OF
stocks yesterday, ten shares Of the capital stock
of the Wilmington & Weldon Railroad, the par
value of which is S100, sold at $50 per share;
seventeen shares of the capital stock of the Viii
mineton. Charlotte & Rutherford Road, par value
$50. sold at S11 per share and seven shares OF
the capital stock of the First National Bank, par
value s1OO sold at $50 per share Wilmington
Star, 18Th inst.
n<y~ We noticed with great pleasure, while at
the depot of the North Carolina railroad on last
Monday afternoon, "a long train OF cars well loaded
with Copper Ores from the Gardner Mine OF
this county. This is one of the very best and
Oldest mines in this county. 1t is not only an
excellent mine, but has beer worked continuoes!
for many years past, and the deeper and farther
the veins have been explored the richer and
more abundant have the Ores uniformly proven
to be-GrceaaSJorO Putrtot
EGGs-By the steamer to New York there
| was shipped from this port thlrty-three barrels
of eggs. The value of this shipment was 5000.
Farmers and their wives would do well to make
| a note of ths-NescLern Commerce.
THE RIGHT SpIRIT.-We learn that respond
| ipe to the suggestion of Virginia merchant,
LARGE numbers of citizens on or the different
railroad lines in this vicinity, engaged IN the
manufacture of barrels and getting slaves 1he
profits from these pursuits for the principals are
represented to be large and at the same time the
employees receive very fair wages Tor their nbor'
Both articles sell we'll and readily at Portsmouth,
Norfolk and Wilmington, and we are glad to see
these new channels of labor opened to idle hands
Every section of North Carolina abounds with
fine timber, and we hope the day is not distant
when it will be made to yield large sums OF money
| .npuoll,r The fact is that no other course
promises such speedy release from financial EN-
barrassment to our people, as the turning of then
attention to the elements of wealth about them
at home.-Raleigh Corohnton.
nssy" The newspapers in this State, processing t.
belong to the Conservative party, that are engaged
in abusing and denouncing Gov Holden ana man.
of his friends with vrulent language. are, by sucl
conduct doing more to secure Holdens election thai
all the Republican papers in the State combined
| Harsh words do cause any good. Wen mgh
the conservative party pray to be delivered iron
| some of its friends
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-03-31
Real Estate at Public Sale.

h. pursuance Of authority conferred on me by GER
,;r Vortgape Deed ex ecuted by Edward Full
rnrs and wife Abby will proceed to sell on the
Public Square, in the City of Charlotte, on Tuesday
the lth day of April, (being Tuesday of County
I,r,, certain House and Lot in the-t-iy OF Char
80. Said House is i'll the heart Of the City, front
inc, an Tryon Street, being the one now occupied by
rIrarJ fuIings Terms made known on day OF
sale. .. VI nv" I-1i''
March - 1868. 'W-pd
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-03-31
ANOTHER NEW STORE.

McMURRAY, DA Wis CO.,
Have opened new Grocery Store in Bryec's Build
ing, and invite attention to their
Stock of Groceries.
They keep supply of everything usually found IN
a Grocery Store and wanted by farmers, such as
Sugar Coffee Salt and Iron,
Cotton Yarn, Molasses, Fish,
Shovels, Spades Forks, &C.,
Crockery and Wooden Ware,
Irish Potatoes. Meal and Corn.
Purchasers requested to call ana examine TINS
stock and prices.
fey Produce will be bought or taken in exchange
for Groceries or received eonsi ignment for sale
Particular attention will be paid to the sale OF cotton
Corn Flour, &c, that may be sent to our care.
J. w. MCMURRAI,
,r,rcb 1e 1853 J. n. DAVIS co.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-03-31
INSURE YOUR PROPERTY
Prompt and Reliable Companies

The Enterprise Insurance Company OF Cincinnati
Ohio with capital of million dollars, made last
year $235, 900, after paying over S4oOooo losses
during the year. 1t has now assets amoun'lnG M TO
81 235 600, and security by State law S2,ooo cOo.
This security consists in the Stockholders beng LA
for double the amount Of their stock
This Company is always prompt IN the adjustment
of losses and the rates are as low as those OF any
good Company Call the undersi gned at CITY
Bank of Charlotte.
March %. 1868. A u DKENlAEh.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-03-31
Charlotte Female Institute,

The present session opened on Tuesday the lst OF
October. and will continue until 30th June 1865
OFFICERS AND INSTRUCTORS:
Rev. r. Buryven Principal and Instructor in Men
tai and Moral Philosophy and Mathematics.
JnO. Il. Burwcll, \. NJ, Chemestry, Natural Phi
losophy and Ancient Languages. .-s.
Mrs. VI. A. Burweu, English branches and Super
intenlent Social duties.
Prof \. Baumann, local and Instrumental Music
Prof. r. Z. Piguet, Drawing Painting and Modern
Languages.
Miss Mary Bate, English Branches and French.
Mrs Sally C.White. English Branches.
Miss Mary f. Penick. Music on Piano and Guitar.
Miss Ella r. Carson, Music on Piano.
Termsas heretofore. For Circular and Catalogue
containing full particulars address.
So -..-. REV. r. BURWELL & son.
Charlotte, y. c. "
September % lS67.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-03-31

The Post,nistresses appointed throughout the
South. of whom there are forty in Alabama alone,
have thus far shown themselves fully capable OF
the duties of the Offices entrusted to them: In
MANY instances their promptness and hdeiity
have called forth the special praise OF the de-
nartnlent and viii abundantly Justify similar ap-
pointments. s
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-03-31
CHARLOTTE HOTEL,

CH1PLOTTE, n {.
This first class and well known House, formerly
1.,r bv Mai J. b. KERR having been recently re
,or.d and refurnished in every department, Is now
rcI and ready to receive guests
The Table is unsurpassed and in point of conve-
,ro and comfort the House is not excelled by any
I i'. C;tr W w. HART,
III ri,,,rv II 1863 Proprietor.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-03-31
citv Bank of Charlotte,

(Traae Street, Springs Building'l
so,cits the Accounts of Merchants and others, and
ssi - soFsGl-T A. G. BREN1ZER,
Us T. M 1sss sza .-.szs-- sz Cashier.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-03-31
To Farmers of North Carolina.

To Farmers OF NOItH OdI O11Ii'''
The subscriber calls your attention to a new FER
tilizer prepared by the Lodi Manufacturing 20 mace
from Night SOIL Blood, Bones and Ohal OF new ON
City, called ,>o,-,rrrr,,
DOUBLE REFINED POCDRE11E,
Which is an entirely different article from the com
mon Poudrette made in former years. 1t Is oouo'e
the strength Of the old kind fine as Hour rree
coarse impurities, and is strong and ehec,Ve as
apy super-phosphate in market, although soio lor
only SIS per ton-freight from New York added.
This article has only been used one season. ou, us
effects have asonished every one who have ilieu IT.
quantities half large was formerly used OF me
common Poudrette, that il viii not only double he
crop but ripen it from ten days to two weeks earlier
| This makes it by far the cheapest ana mos' Pie-
| ferable manure in market
| For pamphlet and further information app Apply
| 2 G. GRAHAM,
Prest of Farmers and Mechanics Association store
March Is, 1863 2m Charlotte ~
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-03-31
HIDES WANTED.

We will pay the highest price for Green and Or.
Hides. BOYD MOOD1.
March 16. 1868 I'm
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-03-31
North Carolina Land Agency.

Havinp made arrangements by which can readily
br;ng TO the notice of Northern and European cap-
talsts our Agricultural and Mineral resources IN
vte parties having such property for sale to address
me at Reidsville, n. c. ,
Reference is made to the public men generally OF
the State. cor,re
March l6, 1868. D. ". oochl0
Having been appointed Agent ny Mr lour's, M
bSy;no lands for sale either in this section OF the
state or in South Carolina will please address me at
E11Ia,ott n y S. W. DAVIS.
Charlotte n c., March 3d. 1868.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-03-31
Durham Smoking Tobacco.

Just received a large lot of choice Durham smok-
inv Tobacco To wholesale trade at Factory prices
March g. 1868. NISBEI MAA"ELh'
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L II E
Western Democrat
PUBLISHED BY
WILLIAM J. YATES, Editor and Proprietor

WILLIAM J. 1ATES, Edltor and FrOPfletVr:
TERNs--Three Dollars per annum in advance
ApvERTIsEMENTs.-For one square of ten hnes or
less 81 will be charged for each insertion, unless
knnt in for over one month. Notices OF marriages
nd Jooths published gratis Obituary notices Of
over five lines in length charged for at advertising
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FAMILY GROCERIES.

have on hand, and am constantly receiving, a
general assortment Of Groceries, such Sugar, Tea
Coffee MolaSscs Cheese, Flour, Bacon, Corn, Meal,
and everything else in the Grocery line
will sell as cheap as any house in Charlotte, and
respectfully request persons wishing to buy to give
me a call
deliver. within the limits Of the City, all Gro
ccrics bought at my Store.
\ good lot of Castings and llollowWare for sale.
\. BERRYHILL,
FCb H. 1868 Under Mansion House.
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GARDEN SEEDS, &c.

\ Fresh Supply of Garden Seeds, from the eel
bratcd House Of r. Buist. Also choice selection
Flower Seeds. For sale at
March ,, 1868. SCARRS DRUG STORE.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-03-31

Artemus Ward said that the man who wrote
aI'm saddest when / sing" was fool to sing
much.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-03-31

What is the difference between barber and a
mother? One has razors to shave, and the other
has shayers to raise.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-03-31
Landreth's Garden Seed

Landreth's Garden Seed,
Received and for sale at the Drug Store of
kILGORE & CURETON.
R11rnett's Cocoaine for the Hair
At the Drug Store of KILGORE & CURETON.
Kerosine Oil
At the Drug Store of K1LGORE CURETON.
KerOsine Lamps
At the Drug Store of hILGOhE CohhioN'
March 9, 1868.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-03-31
GARDEN SEEDS.

Garden Seeds of every description for sale, Whole
sale and Retail at the Corner Drug Store.
Feb II, 1868 j. IT, McAbfN
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To Arrive.

U,,rin,sthc week we will receive New Spring Goods
Call and them ,,o
March > 1868.
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TO Farmers.

, 1.rre assortment of BRIDES patent Hoes, and
many other kinds. just rcccis cd at .,
BAWRiNGER, WOLFE CO ,.
March > 1868.
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2 B. VANCE,
VANCE 4 DOWD,
ATTORNEYS at Law, Charlotte, N. &.

|O.TICE II TmE tOJRT IOJ.L.J
Having associated themselves together will practice
IN the Courts of Mecklcnburg. lrcdell, CataWba Da-
,it.c, Rowan CaharrrIs and Union, and in the Fed
cral and Supreme Courts.
Claims collected anywhere in the State.
irriI >. ISGG tt
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1868-10-28

The doors Of the New Nashville Theater
were opened last night under the manage
ment Of Bowles Golden & Co. The au-
dience was not very large, but very fair for
the opening, and when We consider that
the company are entire strangers, we give
them credit for getting along finely. In
the character of Jocrisse, Mr.. Johnston
proved himself to be an actor Of very con-
siderable ability, and will doubtless be-
come great favorite. His role is evil
IDENTIFY tragedy, and we fancy that in such
characters as Macbeth, King Lear and
Hamlet, he would appear to much better
advantage than that which he Personated
last night. Miss Nellie Germon is an
actress Of much sprightliness, and her rem
dition Of the character Of Julie gave en-.
tire satisfaction. Only a small portion o.
the company appeared last night. This
evening the sensational drama entitled
Little Polly, or the Child Of the Streets,
will be produced, when many new face
will be introduced. The performance con-
cludes with Lhe Spectre Bridegroom"
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1868-10-28
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER IS, 1855.
New Advertisements.

Market gardeners have an opportunity Of
renting the finest gardens in this vicinity,
and Immediately adjoining the city, by ap-
plication to A. G. Merritt, Esq, corner of
Cherry and Union streets.
Albert & Seeman have a regular auction
sale 10 the trade this morning.
The Blood Horse Association meets at
the Office of Archer Cheatham & Co, on
Saturday next.
Jacob Them has forced auction sale
this morning -ihe goods to be sold regard.
less of price.
Olive Branch Encampment, l. o. o. F
meets this evening.
The A. Baker goes down the rive
Thursday evening.
7. II. Jones & Co, agricultural nipple
ment Agents and manufacturers, in thi
city, are offering to planters the Gullett gin
which is not only the fastest but yields III
best sample of cotton. They received ,
letter yesterday from A. Stevens, cotton
factor at Augusta, Ga, of 23d inst, il
which cotton from the Gullett gin wa
quoted, on that day, at 25c, and other col
tons at 81! cents. Col. James B. Lamb, q
Fayetteville, writes that his Gullett re
Gently purchased of Jones & Co., give
perfect salifactiOn, and is superior TO any
thing ever used in that county.
Go TO w. d. Kline, druggist in Masoni
Temple, for a delicious cigar.
Fresh teas of best quality Only, Englis
breakfast, Japan and gunpoWder, jui
opened at w. d. Kline's.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1868-10-28

OF the late FIRE at Memphis briefly men
toned by the Telegraph, the Appeal of the
26th says:
The fire commenced in the grocery store
A. NJ. Wood, at Central Point, and was
caused by the explosion of lamp. 1t
spread very rapidly, and soon consumed
the drug store and dwelling of DR.. Jack
son. From DR.. Jackson's premises, the
flames spread to four small houses adjoin-
ing, which were also consumed. The
flames then crossed the street, Selling upon
and destroying two houses on the opposite
corner, occupied by Mr.. Lamonanzina.
The property of Mr.. Wood was partly in
sured, and that of DR.. Jackson was not in
sured at all. The exertion of the neigh
bors combined with those of the fremen
and police, succeeded in saving most Of the
household goods from all of the burnt
houses, but nothing of the stocks of groce-
ries was saved.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1868-10-28
Democratic Rally.

Alta meeting of all the Clubs of David
son county, the following was unanimously
adopted:
lst. That we have a grand demonstration
on Saturday next, the procession TO form
on Broad street at 10 O'Clock, A. NJ TO be
ready to move at II.
ID. The speaking TO take place on the
east side Of the Courthouse, and to COM
mence at y o'clock NJ.
The various Clubs in the county were
requested TO appoint a Marshal for the &C.
casipn, who will act under instructions
from the Grand Marshal.
F. II. French, Esq, was unanimously
selected for that position, and selected the
following gentlemen as his aida, who will
report to him at once : T. ID. Craighead,
J. }. Mccain, w. II. Simmonds, Robert
Mckenzie.
The following gentlemen were appointed
committee of finance TO collect means to
defray the expenses Of the demonstration
Thomas Hale, =. W. Brien, A. Breast,
James Braatley, George c. Allen, Hugh
McRea, James Wheless VIM. Nichol.
These gentlemen will proceed at once in
the discharge Of their important duties.
Z. LEVY, Secretary.