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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-01-07
Solomon's Throne.

The following account of this remarkable piece
of mechanism pu ports to be taken from a Per-
sian manuscript called the history of Jerusalem
Il he sides OF it we're OF pure gold, the feet OF
emerals and rubes, interminSled with pearls,
each of which was as large an ostrich . egg
The throne had seven sides; ON each side were
delineated orchards full OF trees the branches of
which we're of precious stones representing fruit,
ripe and unrpe; on the top of the trees are TO be
seen figures OF plumage BIRDS particularly the
peacock, the etaun and the karges. All these
birds were followed within artifcially, so as 10
occasionally utter melodious sounds, such as the
ear of mortal never heard. On the first
steps were delineated vine branches, having
lunches of grapes, composed OK precious stones
of various kinds, fashioned in such manner as
to represent the various colors of purple violet,
| sreen, and red. 50 - to reader theappegfance
of real fruit. On the second step, on each side
of the throne, were two hons of terrible aspect,
large as life and formed OF cast gold. The nature
| of this remarkable throne was such that when
Solomon placed his foot on the first step the birds
spread their wings, and made futtering noise
in the air. On his reaching the. third step the
whole assemblage of demons, and fairies, and
men repeated the praises of the Deity. When
he arrived at the fourth step voices were heard
| addressing him in the following manner: 'Son
| of David, be thankful for the blessings which
the Almighty has bestowed upon US" The same
| was repeated on his reaching the fifth step. On
his reaching the sixth all of the children OF Israel
Joined them; and On his arrival at the seventh
| all the birds and animals became in motion. and
ceased not until he had placed himself on the
royal seat when the birds, lions, and other ami.
mails, by secret springs. discharged shower OF
precious perfumes on Solomon, after which two
of the karges descended and placed the golden
crown upon his head. Before the throne was
a column of FURNISHED gold on the top OF which
was golden dove, which held in its beak q
volume bound in silver In this book were writ.
ten the psalms OF David, and the dove having
presented the book to the king, he read aloud q
portion of it to the children OF Israel. Its fur.
ther related that on the approach of evil persons
to the throne the lions were wont to set up 9
terrible roar, and to lash their tails with violence
the birds also and demons, and genii to utter
horrid cries; SO, for fear of them, no one dared
be guilty of falsehood but all confessed their
crimes Such was the throne of Solomon, the
son of David"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-01-07
The President Jokes a Mission Hunter.

Applicants for foreign missions are as plenti-
full as blackberries just now. They fill the
hotels, and night and day take possession OF the
ante-room of the executive Office, where the
great dispenser Of patronage sits patiently from
10 a. M, till close on midnight. Gentlemen
who are anxious for few years abroad come
with loads of recommendations, and are modest
enough to press their own claims in person
Last night one of these patriots called upon the
President accompanied by an influential friend
The latter did the introduction, and after few
fourishes Of blarney and soft sawder, remarked
''Mr President, this is young gentleman who
desires you to give him something abroad for a
few years He considers himself good repre-
sentative of the conservative people of New Jer-
sey, who have majority in that little State OF
seventeen thousand"
To which the President replied -"He Gel:
tainly comes well recommended"
Influential gentleman, smiling hopeful y
eyes, sir that seventeen thousand is good re-
commendation.
The President-''It is fine recommendation
but [ think we ought not to reduce that seven
teen thousand majority by sending the young
gentleman away. He is more useful III Ne"
Jersey than abroad"
The influential party and the young gentle
man with foreign tastes smiled grimly and de
| parted
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-01-07
Forgot to Look Up.

I have somewhere seen the story of a man
who went one evening to steal corn from his
neighbors field. He took his little boy with
him to sit on the fence and keepa look out, to
give warning In case any one should come along.
The man jumped over the fence with large bag
on his arm, and before commencing to take the
corn, he looked all around, and not seeing any
person, he was just about to fill his bag Then
the little fellow, his SOFA good little fellow ne
Was, tOo-cIied out:
s'Father, there is one way you havn't looked
yetw
The father was startled, and supposing that
some one was coming, he asked his son which
way he meant.
Why, said the little boy, ''you forgot to look
up"
The father was conscience stricken; he came
back over the fence, took his little boy by the
hand and hurried quietly home without the corn
which he had designed to take. The little boy
had reminded him that the eyes of God were up
on HIM
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Rare Instance of Devoted Friendship.

The four unfortunate Misses Morgan's, who
were burned to death by the dreadful accident
on the railroad, near Cincinnati, on Thursday
morning last were ladies' of education, refinement,
goodness, and respectability, and, as we have
already stated daughters Of the late MIR Benja-
min Morgan, formerly of the firm of Price q
Morgan, merchants in Philadelphia, and after
wards president of the Bank of Louisiana, at
New Orleans, and interested in large sugar es-
tatcs At the time Messers Price d Morgan
dissolved handsome fortune, and they mutually
agreed that in case of pecuniary or loss Detailing
either of them, the other, if still in good circuin-
stances, was to share his property with the un-
fortunate Many years afterwards Mr
Chandler Price failed in Philadelphia, and Slr
Benjamin Morgan transferred to HIM fine row
of buildings on Tchoupitoulas street, New Or
leans Some years after, and about the time of
Mr. Morgans DEATH the latter became much
embarrassed by endorsements for acquaintance.
Mr. Price having in the meantime accumulated
another fortune, after the death of his old part
ner reconveyed the same valuable property on
| Tchopitoulis street to Mr. Morgans children
This is one of the rare instances in this lite Of
| faithful honorable and undying friendship, and
| quite as extraordinary as that all four of the
| daughters should be killed at one fell swoop q
thousand miles from home.-Loaisville Courier.
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Morganatic Marriages.

Everybody has heard the term ''morganatic
marriages" and many people suppose that mar
riages of this kind are species OF concublnage,
in which the kings and princes of Europe are
fond of indulging This is not the case how
ever. A morganatic marriage is ust as binding
upon the parties as any other and precludes any
other marriage. The term is derived from the
German Morgengabe, which means dowry. 1t
signifies matrimonial contract in which one of
the parties is greatly superior in rank to the 9th
er. If it be the bride who is of inferior rank,
she agrees that she and her children shall be en-
titled neither to the rank nor the estate of her
husband, and that the dowry which is settled
upon her at the time of the marriage shall be ac-
copied in lieu of all other privileges. Ii the
man be the inferior, he gives his assent to similar
conditions. In the bridal ceremony the party of
superior rank gives the left hand instead of the
| right, to the other-whence these marriages are
sometimes styled ''left-handed." One Of the
| most famous marriages of this class was that OF
| Frederic William the Third of Prussia, to the
Countess Augusta of Harrach, upon whom her
husband conferred the rank of Princess of Lieg-
nitz-a marriage consummated in 1924, long
after the death of the kings more legitimate
spouse, the beautiful Queen Louisa. The Prin-
cess of Liegnitz is still living-a widow since
| 1910. Another morganatic marriage was that
| of the late king OF Denmark, Frederick the
Seventh, who, after being divorced from two
princesscs, married morganatically plain dress
maker by the name of Rasmussen, with whom
he lived happily till his death He first encoun-
tered her under very singular circumstances
1t is the custom at Copenhagen, when large
fire occurs, for one of the princes to attend it.
and to take command of the detachment of troops
which is always called out to keep order while
the fremen endeavor to extinguish the confa-
grafton. Frederic, then Crown Prince, was
once performing this duty, when his eye caught
sight of dressed wax-fgure in the window of &
dressmaker's shop in the second story of the
burning building. In the hurry and excite
ment of the moment he mistook this lay-fgurt
for living person endeavoring to escape from
the window. Leaping from his horse, he plunged
into the building and ascended the staircase
On his way through the rooms he discovered th'
owner of the dressmaking establishment, whC
was bewildered in the smoke, and whom he con
Quoted to place of safety This was the wo
man whom he subsequently married, bestowine
upon her the title of the Countess Danner, ant
settling upon her large dowry. She survived
him only year or two.
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fortune never failed to receive from Southern
women, soon made every man of the party forget
his cares and feel for time at least, 'so'er all
the ills of life victorious" @
After such slight renovation and changes of
their travelsoiled toilets as circumstances per-
mitted, and an hour of refreshing rest, it was a
novel sight to see Mr. Davis and Mr. Reagan,
with little son of their kind host as the5r ally,
playing an animated and well-contested game of
marbles against his second son, boy of some
ten years, supported by Gen. Breckinridge and
another Cabinet officer. The game lasted nearly
an hour; and notwithstanding the skill Of his
opponents, Breckenridge, who plays the best
game of marbles of any leading public man since
Judge Marshall excelled, and who had his usual
good luck, came off victorious.
The youngsters two bright intelligent South
ern boys, will never forget that ardently disputed
game of marbles with Mr. Davis. who, to their
infinite delight, seemed as much at home with all
the words of caution and command, from 'knuckle
down at taw" to 'sroundings," as themselves.
At Yorkville, Colonel Preston and other gen.
tlemen had arranged for the accommodation ol
Mr. Davis and his party at private houses, and
here they remained one night and a part OF the
next day.
A small cavalry escort secuted extensively
and kept Mr. Davis advised of the positions OF
the enemys forces, to avoid which was matter
of some difficulty. With this view, the party
from Yorkville rode over to point below Gin
ton, on the Lawrenceville and Columbia railroad
and thence struck off to Cokesboro' on the Green
vile railroad.
Here the party received the kindest attention
at private houses. On the evening of his arriva
Mr. Davis received news by scout that the enc
mys cavalry, in considerable force, was but ter
miles off, and that he was pressing stock upon al
sides and it was deemed advisable to make but
a brief stay.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-01-07

HoRsEFLEsIr.-At an agricultural gathering
in an English town, the other day, Colonel Fame,
referring to the high price Of meat, said it was
his opinion that prices might be little too high
at the present time even for farmers themselves.
But they had one thing to fall back upon. He
did not know whether or not he should be abused
if he ventured to recommend it, but he had eat
en- horse-fesh himself, and he ventured to say
that there was great and unnecessary prejudice
against it. He was once dining, in company with
several other gentlemen, with one Of our great
est men-who had quails for break fast that cost
four or five shillings each-but at dinner there
was piece Of meat on the table, and his friend
said to them, just taste this" Well, one SAID
it was rather dry, and another said it was not;
but it was generally approved of, although there
was a difference of opinion upon it. That,
said the host, lis bit Of my old black pony,
which you knew so welf' (roars OF laughter. }
He looked upon the horse as the demonstrating
animal-in the world, and did not think any harm
would come if they tried the experiment.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-01-07

Mich Cows-A writer who says his COW
gives Al the milk that is wanted in family of
eight persons, and from which made two
hundred and sixty pounds of butter this year,
gives the following as his treatment. He says
IF you desire to get large yield of rich milk,
give your COW three times day water slightly
warm, slightly salted, in which brand has been
stirred at the rate of one quart to gallon OF
water You will find, if you lave not tried this
daily practice, that your cow will give twenty
five per cent more milk Immediately under the
effect of it, and she will become so attached to
the diet as to refuse to drink clear water unless
very thirsty, but this mess she will drink almost
any time and ask for more. The amount OF this
drink necessary is ordinary water pail full each
time, morning and night.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-01-07

THE CONSTITUTIONALITY OF THE RECON
sTRUCTIoN LAW TO CONE BEFORE THE u.
S. SUPREME CpURT-A case is soon to come
before the Supreme Court here that will decide
as to the constitutionality of the reconstruction
law. It is that of Colonel McArdle an editor of
Natchez, Miss, who in his paper, recently in
dulged in some plain comments upon the prac-
teal working of the military governments. He
designated General Ord as a military satrap in
timating that he would have to enforce his mea-
sures at the point of the bayonet, and that the
people would not submit to his making Poland
Of Mississippi. He was arrested by order OF
Gen Ord, but before he could be tried by mill
tary commission writ of habeas corpus was
sued out, and ON examination before Judge Hill,
of the United States District Court of Mississippi
| he held that the law was constitutional and re-
manded the prisoner to custody, fixing his bail at
! 81 900. The case is now to b. sent here on a
writ of error with all the proofs and papers bear
| ing upon it. The hearing before Chief Justice
Chase and his associates will excite extraordinary
interest from the fact that it will be the first
case that has come before this court involving
the constitutionality of the reconstruction laws
1t is expected that the necessary documents viii
be here with little delay, and that the case vii
be taken mp out Of its order Hdsh. Dispotc'
| to the Ny Heratd.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-01-07
The Love of Home.

1t is only shallow-minded pretenders who
either make distinguished origin a matter Of per-
sonal merit or obscure origin matter Of personal
reproach Taunt and scofngat the humble con-
dition of early life, affect nobody in America but
those who are foolish enough to indulge in them,
and they are generally sufficiently punished by
the published rebuke A man who is ashamed
of himself, need not to be ashamed Of his early
condition 1t did not happen to me to be born
in log cabin, but my elder brothers and sisters
were born in log cabin raised among the snow
drifts of New Hampshire, at period so early
that when the smoke first rose from its rude
chimney. and curcd over the frozen hill, there
was no similar evidence of a white mans habfta-
ton between it and the settlements on tho rivers
of Canada Its remains still exist; make II an
annual visit. l carry my children to it, TO teach
them the hardships endured by the generation
which have gone before them.
love to dwell on the tender recollections, the
kindred ties the early affections and the narra-
tions and Incidents which mingle with all
know of this primitive family abode. / weep to
think that none OF those who inhabited it are
now among the living; and if ever fail in af-
fectionate veneration for him who raised it, and
defended it against savage violence and destruc-
ton. cherished all domestic comforts beneath its
roof. and through the fire and blood Of seven
wears revolutionary war shrunk from no Toll, no
sacrifice to serve his country, and to raise hia
children to d better condition than his own--may
| nv name and the name of my posterity. be blot
| ted forever from the memory OF mankind---DaD-
iel Webster.
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State of North Carolina, Cleaveland county

Superior Court of Law, Fall Term, A d. 1867.
Wm. Falls and Nancy Dickson, Administrators, VS.
Robert Falls and others.
Petition to make Real Estate Assets.
Itappearinc to the satisfaction of the Court that
Nancy J. Dickson Rachel Eatteree, Noah Falls, and
Parks and wife Amanda, not inhabitants OF the
State it * therefore ordered that publication be made
in the Charlotte Democrat, for six weeks for SAID de
fcnJonts to appcar at the of this Court to
bn held for the county Of 'Clcaveland, at the Court
House in Shelby, the 1st Monday after the 4th
Monday in February next, and answer their petition
or iud gment will be taken pro confesso as to tein
and heard cxparte.
Witness J. JENKINS, Clerk.
aS-Gw Tpr adv. SO.
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THOMAS w. DEWEY & co.
Bankers and Exchange Brokers

TRYox STREET CL4RL OTTE, " c.,
Negotiate Loans and Discount Business Paper, Fur
chase and Sell Government and other Securities on
Commission, receive Money on Deposite. Buy Cold
and Silver. Coin and Bullion and Bank Notes, make
Collections and remit day Of payment, and trans
act General banking Business.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-01-07
FINLEY HIGH SCHOOL,
IENGIR. CALDWELL COUNTY, n.

The Spring Term in this Institution will commence
Jary 18th, 1868, and close June the ID
Tuition in English Branches from ST. to Sle "
Classics, 20 w
Board in good private families including an nee
essary expenses. except lights, $12 SO to Sl3 pei
month These prices all payable in currency
One half in advance.
E. W. FAUCETTE, Principal.
nncnmber 16 1867 4w.
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IMMENSE REDUCTION
Tn Prices

am now making extensive changes in the con-
struction of my and being desirous as far as
possible TO reduce MY present Stock of Goods otter
my large and well selected Stock at GREATLY RE
DUCED PRICES.
Ladies' Misses. Gents and Boys Shoes are now
being sold REGARDLESS OF COST.
Ladies' Cloaks and Shawls REGARDLESS OF
COST.
U.IPARALLELED REDUCTION in Dry Goods OF
every description
Mems Clothing at Heavy Reduction.
am determined to reduce my Stock before enter
ing the New Store and offer for the next THIRTY
DAYS such Inducements as cannot fail to satisfy all
A. SINCLAIR,
Nov 25. 1861 Springs Corner
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-01-07

MIscEcExAT1oy At Greensboro, N. O., .
n,rty of emiyrants entered the cars. In tho
party were two very pretty white girls. lives
tieation resulted in learning that they were the
daughters OF an English gold miner in Guilford
county. n. G. and had voluntarily left their home
as the mistresses of two coal black negroes.
They are destined to vincennes, Ind, and Xenia,
Ohio. Much Indignation was manifested BY the
white passengers, and threats of lynching the
negroes were INDUCED in, but not carried outs--
CSgrasoordegcs " T. Herald
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-01-07
Health for the Southern Invalid

Found in the use of KAY'S WORDSELLS Nege-
table Restorative Pills imported by
A. III. ERWIN & co.
These Pills supercede the use Of Blue Mass, Gallo
mel and all dangerous medicines; are most effective
il; CEls and Fever, and will renew and lnVlgorate te
the hodv As we have been disfranchsed by the
Yonkees LET us in turn dsfranchse all Yankee trash
medicines and Yankee nostrums.
This Medicine can be had at DR.. Scarrs and Wal
ker & Brothers. Charlotte, and at DR.. q. b. Powl-
sons Salisbury, and OF A. H. Eh"1N'
Sept 80, 1867. Llncolnton, n. =.
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Pictures at SO cents

And upwards, at the Photographic Gallery over
Jas. Harty & Co Store, nczt 10 the Court House.
Call and get superb likeness of yourSefa family
low rates according to style and finish. Copies
taken Of old Pictures in Il superior manner. Salts
faction guaranteed at the Gallery of
Ii. BAUMGARTEN.
May 6. 1867. Next to Court House
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-01-07
Charlotte Female Institute,

CHARLOTTE. y. {.
Tn" present session opened on Tuesday the 1st Of
October a.t VII cc;tinsI- until 3Dth june, 1865.
OFFICERS AND INSTRTCTObS:
Rev R iurwcl Principal and Instructor in Men
taI and Moral Philosophy and Mathematics.
.jno T.. i:urven \. N. Chemistry, Natural PHI
lo~upav ami -tueient Languages.
Mrs. NJ. \. burwell, LngIsh branches and super
intcndent Social duties.
Prof \. i;a:.mann, Vocal and Instrumental Music
Prof. r. +. p.guet, Drawing, Painting and Modern
LangTagcs.
Mss Nary Bate, English Branches and French
Mrs Sally e. Wnitc, English branches,
Miss Mary +. Pcnjck, Muse OH Piano and Guitar.
Mss Ella Il Carson, Music on Piano.
Terms rs heretofore. For Circular ana Catalogue
containing fail particulars address
REV. II. BURWELL & SON.
Charlotte, \. c.
Seutautb,r % ISiT
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Cu.RLoTTE, Oct. 81, 1867

CHARLOTTE, Oct. II, loD'
have used some of the above mentioned Pills,
(Kays Wordsells Vegetable Restorative Pills. and
can chcerfuly say that regard them as a safe ana
efficient remedy for many disorders incident to our
country. l.. ". JoHE'' W. ~
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GOING TO MOVE.

Preparatory to moving, lst January next, to "a
door from Springs Corner, Tryon Street, we oher
our entire Stock GOODS at the very lowest market
prices REGARDLESS OF COST.
We are determined to reduce our Stock by that
time Call soon and secure bargains.
ncc > 1897 MCLEOD & STEELE.
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Medical Card.

September %, 1867.