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The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-08-30

REGULAR GRAND ISLE PACKET-THRoUI
~ DAYLIGHT.
THE NEW, LIGHTpRAFT PASSENGER n
Agnes,
Leaves Harvey's Canal EVERY TUESDAY sns 4
DAY At SIX A. n Leaves Grand Isle kvEkY MOsl|
ThURsIiAY st7A.E.
FARE 81 SO Each WAY.
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-08-30
TOWBOATs.

TUWbUATS.
NEW ORLEANS TowBoAT ASSOCIATION
THE UNDERsI0NED, WISHING TO EsTAB
Hsh equitable and uniform Of rovage and 10 offer
reeter facilities the shipping and leaving
port, have eombinsd The following Tovsoais:
ECLIPSE LINE
Switzerland. Lsviathan. Gladiator and
Perry.
HARRY WRIGHT LINE
Harry wright and Sentinel.
LINE.
Achilles, Thos. n. Morgan, Equator. "
bash, Norman. Republic, Tseumssh
Wicaeo and Reliance.
he number and power Of the above associated Line Of
fowboas guarantees that detention win occur either
the bar or IN this port
PETER MARCY, Eclipse Lima
SCHNEIDER 4 ZUBERBIER,
Harry Wright Lima
EDWARD A YORKE 4 Co, y Ina
Assoeistod OncA Carondelst street.. up stain.
j. @. NORGROSe,
CHA6 YIfzENRfTER
Levss Aeentz
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-08-30
FLORIDA PORTS.

FLORIDA PORTS.
FOE FLORIDA PORTS
ALLIANCE LINE U. 8. MAIL STEAMSHIPS
ENOR PENoACOLA, WARRINGTON AND
II MILTON, APALACHICOLA, ST. MARKS, CEDAR
KEYS, TAMPA AID KEY WEST.
Through bills Of lsdins % ooumbas Ga. and ssnsrdge.
Ga and AL regular landings Chattshoochee River also
to Fernandps .nd yacksonye cheaper than any other
Freight 10 New Yosk via Cedar Keys Florida Kali
read and steamships connecting ct Fsnandina ~ lowest
rates and with dispatch. nrf
This line is composed Of the following stssmships 10 sail
ON the 9Th and eOth of Every Months
Alliance, s. L. CLAPP, Commander.
Lavaea, L. H. LIVINGSTON. Commander.
Leaves SATURDAY. Sept. 5th sssLE
The steamship Lavaca,
LIVINGSTON, Commander,
WIN leave her wharf, foot Of Cslliope street above
ta<ng freight and for the above named pOrt
For freight or passage, spplyto
NV, PERKINS, Agent
.rr ar --rf - % Csrondset street.
n B.-Shipper viii please procure orders from Agents
Once before sending fright to the steamer.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-05-26
SIXTEENTH VOLUME---NUMBER s21.
Root Culture in England.

A recent number of the Bucks co. PENN
Intelligeneer contains letter from a Pennsyl
vanian visitingia Lincolnshire, England, in which
he says:
"With us, where Indian corn, though trop-
ical plant, can be successfully grown from Maine
to Texas inclusive the turnip is of secondary i'm
portaace, whilst in Great Britain, and portions
of the Continent, it is staple of the highest
value, the great meat producing food. Its in-
creased culture, within few generations back,
has added to the comforts of the English artisans
increased their physical strength and productive
power, and with that the wealth of the nation
Some political economist, in computing the value
of the turnip crop of Great Britain, estimated it
as equal to the interest on the funded debt of the
country. How little can that be understood by
an American farmer, with his halfacre patch.
Though root crops are certainly of secondary
value with US, there can be no doubt We should
find our interest in giving them greater attention,
if not for fattening from hygienic motives"
"a scotsman in Liverpool told me that he had
a standing order for 160 bushels of tuEnip seed
to 90 to Ireland, where it was annually sown upon
the lands and fed to tho stock of one man; also
that in the South of England he had similar
customer for 20 bushels And the head of Il
seed establishment in Edinburgh told me that
they sell annually $4,000 bushels of turnip-seed
alone Think of that, when there are / 900 seeds
in tea-spoonful"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-05-26
Saving for Old Age.

No one denies that it is wise to make prov-
sion for old age, but weare not all agreed as to
the kind of provision it is best to lay in. Ger
tainly, We shall want little money, for desti-
tute old man is indeed sorry sight and suggests
to every one the suspicion that his life has been
foolshly, if not wickedy spent. Yes, save
money, by all means. But an old man needs
just that particular kind of strength which young
men are most apt to waste. Many foolish young
fellow will throw away holiday certain
amount Of nervous energy, which he will never
feel the want of till he is seventy; and then, how
much he will want it 1t is curious, but true,
that bottle of champagne at twenty may in
tensfy the rheumatism of three score. 1t is a
fact, that everlasting the eyes at fourteen may
necessitate the aid of spectacles at forty, instead
of eighty. We advise our young readers to be
saving of health for their old age, for the maxim
holds good with regard to health as to money !;
waste not, want not 1t is the greatest mistake
to suppose that any violation of the laws of health
can escape its penalty. Nature forgiyes no sin,
no error She lets off the offender for fifty years,
sometimes, but she catches him at last; and in
ficts the punishment just when, just where: just
how, he feels it most. Save up for old age, but
save more than money; save health, save honor,
save knowledge, save the recollection of good
deeds and innocent pleasures, save pure thoughts,
save friends. save love. Save rich stores of that
kind of wealth which time cannot diminish, nor
death take away.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-05-26
Absurd Election Bet.
A correspondent at Manchester, N IT., writes
under date of May 1st as follows:

A correspondent at Manchester, n IT., writes
under date of May 1st as follows:
Probably the most absurd election bet that
was ever made in New Hampshire was paid this
morning. Mr. George Griffin, of Auburn, agreed
with A. c. Wallace, ESQ, of this city, to crawl
from the Manchester House to the City Hotel,
a distance of a quarter of mile, on condition
that Governor Hartman was reelected If he
failed to crawl, he was to forfeit S10O Mr. Grif-
fin having the choice of time, appointed Friday,
May 1st at 10 A. NJ At an early hour Elm
street assumed an unusually lively appearance,
and by 10 O'Clock every available window bal
cony, and housetop, was filled to witness this
novel sight So many people were never known
to assemble there before. Fourth of July pro-
cessions crcusses, &c, were completely eclipsed
by the present crowd.
Messrs. Wallace and Griffin both had rooms at
the Getty" and previous to the start entertained
their friends in happy manner. At precisely
1890 the cornet band appeared in front of the
hotel. At the same time Mr. G.. came out to
commence his task. An elegant new barouche,
drawn by four dark chestnut horses, contained
his Excelency, Ex-Governor Smyth with Mr.
Wallace standing on the front seat carrying a
silken flag supported by the rotund form of John
b. Clark, who, all smiles, appeared to enjoy it
more than any one else.
Following this was hack containing friends
Of both parties. Mr. Griffin is man about forty
five years old, five feet ten inches in height, with
full whiskers; was dressed in white shirt, light
pants, and red sash worn over the shoulder
Wore slippers on his feet, with huge gauntlet
buck gloves on his hands He was allowed to
rest four or FIVE times. The time occupied was
little over half an hour On his arrival at the
Manchester House, cheers were given with will
for ''the man who honorably pays his debts"
After this Mr. Griffin was taken into the barouche
and escorted back to the hotel.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-05-26

CURE OF CoRNs.-A correspondent of the
London Lancet recommends the use of caustic
in case of eorns. He says:
applied it Cthe lunar caustic) thus: l put
my feet in warm water, and allowed them to re-
main till | found the outer surface Of the corn
was soft; | then dried the feet, and applied the
caustic all over the corn-in few minutes it
was dry. 1t remained so ten days, when [ re-
moved the black skin and applied the caustic
again and | continued till | had eradicated the
corns completely. have tried the same plan
with many of my patients, and those who have
been sufferers for years-all have been cured
1t produces no pain, nor the least Inconvenience,
and does away with the necessity Of cutting,
which is dangerous in itself, and likely to pro-
duce extensive inflammation, with frequently the
loss of life.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-05-26
A Newly Married Suddenly Divorces Herself

There happened here recently, between new
ly married couple from Kentucky, rather start
ling episode, told briefly as follows A young
gentleman from the county of Madison, Ken
tucky, wooed and Won the heart of a most esti-
mable and handsome young lady of Fayette
county. Afser several months courtship, the
ceremony was duly performed at the First Pres
byterian church in Lexington, and the happy
pair, with buoyant hopes took the afternoon train
for this city to spend the honeymoon. The hours
on rosy wings, few swiftly by. The bridegroom
congratulated himself upon the prize he had won,
and, i'll blissful ignorance Of breakers ahead"
arrived at the Merchants Hotel, where q suit of
rooms had been engaged for the happy couple,
and awaited their reception. After their arrival
in the Queen City, and enjoying supper, the
bride retired to her chamber, and the groom,
spirited young fellow, thought he would have u
run with the boys and see the elephants a little
while before retiring to the arms of Morpheous
and his fair bride. The result of this httle raid
around town can better be imagined than ex~
planned; and we are surprised to say, instead Of
the groom, who is a Jealous "Good Templar"
returning fright side up" he was, to use mild
expression, jolly tight, and his newly-made wife
refused to admit him, and persistently vowed that
she would return home on the morrow; and, ring
ing the bell alarmed the clerk, who provided an
extra bridal chamber for one, and the groom was
soon sleeping profoundly.
On the morrow, after having passed the night
in profound slumber, all unconscious of having
any wife, he was astonished to learn that she had
deserted him. But such was the fact She had
returned to her parents, in Fayette county,
where she still remains, refusing, thus far, to be-
come reconciled to the man who could desert her
their first day Of welded life for the society Of
male friends Clncimnah COmmerciai
BE careful, boys.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-05-26
Old Coppers.
Davidson College

In 1915 no cent coined. 1t is by some dis
puted that this cent is unknown; but we can at-
firm that we never saw cent of 1915, never
saw person who had seen one, and never heard
of collector who either possessed one, or had
heard OF one in any other person collection. If
the coin ever existed, it has absolutely disap-
pearcd. Counterfeits are easily made from 1913.
All the cents can be procured in ordinary crcu-
lation, except for the years 1898, 1893 and 1904.
The rarcst IS the Liberty-cap cent Of 1893. IN
fine condition, it brings from 81 to Sc. The link
cent, with chain round ''oNE CENT" is worth
from So to So The wreath cent brings about
the same price. The cent Of 1899 is the rarest
Of copper coins. A first rate of 1899, Of
undOubted genuineness, is worth about SO
The cent of 1904 is not so rare, but commands
from So to $50, according TO condition. The
cent Of 1903, with flleted head, is rarely found
except in very poor condition.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-05-26

At the last meeting of the State Medical So
ciety at Albany, DIR Stats, of that city, said he
had been practising medicine for the last fifty
years, and had for long time been more or less
about the penitentiaries, where he came in con-
slant contact with drunkards, and he had never
encountered case of deerium tremens in a pure
negro. lie had spoken and written to many gen
tlemen about it, and never heard of a case, and
wished to ask if any member fthis Society had
ever known such case. The Society was
SILENT and DR. Stats has yet to discover the first
clse of delirium trcmcns in negro. He only
stated this fact, he sad but could not pretend
to give the reason. ....
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-05-26
The Speaker of the English House of Com
mons --

London correspondent writes: The Speaker
embodies the dignity Of the House. He is che-
sen for life. He usually serves for about six
years, then takes a pension and goes into the
House of Lords. He has salary of s35 900 per
annum. He occupies a sumptuous house, mag
nihcently furnished at the expense eff the nation.
The plate belonging to the house with which he
gives ceremonial dinners, cost the nation $780,
900. Every night on the opening Of the House
crowds assemble to witness the procession from
the house to the chair. The Speaker wears his
wig and robes. The huge mace, gold gilt, as
much as man can lift, is borne before him. The
State sword-double-ha after the fashion
of Richard of the Lion Heart over six feet long
gilt scabbard, and jeweed hilt-is borne by his
sword-bearer. A man behind holding his train,
and chaplain, in full rig, completes the process
sion. A bedzened official precedes the party,
crying out, "Oyez! O yez make way for the
honorable Speaker p All fall back and uncover
while he enters and takes his seat Few are
present at prayers. There is an understanding
that no business shall De done for the first half
hour. This gives time for prayer inside and talk
out. Members sit with their hats Oh unless they
address the chair or move from their seats. An
outsider has go chance to speak. The minis
teral leader on one side and the leader of the
opposition the other, send list to the Speaker
each evening No other member will be seen"
by him.
1he division Of the House is very curious 1t
operates freq uently like snap judgment A
call is mate for division. A three minute glass
in front Of the Speaker is Immediately turned.
When the sands run out the doors are closed,
and no one is admitted until the vote is taken.
Members are in all sort of places-in the library
i'll the smoking room, i'll the eating room, in the
lobbes, in the committee-rooms. TO reach these
absent ones, and get them in the House within
three minutes, is often difficult task. There
are thirty six bells, leading from the House of
Commons to all parts Of the great building. I'm
mediately, on call for division, these bells are
rung. Nhippers-in are busy, and men scramble
from all imaginable places to get inside the House
before the three minutes expire. The rule is
inexorable. The doors are closed promptly On
the second. The Queen herself could not get In.
Men file in from different ends of the room, go
through different passages, have their names
written twice, and come back by different doors.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-05-26

DON'T STONE TIE BIRDS BOYS We dislike
very much to see some of our young friends con,
tinually singing stones at every little sparrow
and robin that happens to futter into the village
Let them alone Boys! The happy little Grey
Backs or Red Breasts" can't harm you, and
wouldn't if they could. They greet you every
morning with a cheerful song: and then they 90
to work to pick up the worms and bugs, and
other yermin, that is destroying your fathers
crops. Let them alone, for besides that, it is
cruel to kill them. You oftentimes endanger
somebody's life or limb while you are carelessly
stoneing the trees on the public street or near it
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-05-26
FOR THE CHARLOTTE DEMOCRAT.
Its.
Mr.. EDITOR "A late writer On 'The Stud,

Mr.. EDITOR "A late writer On ''The Study
of Language" says:
"At the present time few of us read our Bibles
so curiously to have discovered that they con-
tain no such word as its, from Genesis to Reve-
lation."
This assertion is often made, and as generally
believed. The word was not in use or was just
coming into use in 1911, when King James
translation was made. Instead of it his was used,
1.-THE tree and his fruit" But let any one turn
to Leviticus, chapter 25 and verse 5, and he will
find its, and this is probably the only place in
the Bible where it is found. We have found it
in every English Bible we have examined. IN
old copy CT the Genevan translation Of date
1918, has in that place, it. not in the possessiye
case. E. F. r.,
Davidson College
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-05-26
Domestic Happiness.

While travelling, few years since, | was de-
tanned some days in one ofour Western cities
My room overlooked a lane or alleyway, in which
were several houses occupied by the better class
of artisans, and became much interested in one
of these, so much that no sooner did hear glad
shout from little voice than knew it was meal
time, and Daddy was coming and took up
my point of observation in harmless and admir-
ing scrutiny of the well governed house. On
the way in, the father raised the rejoicing child
in his arms, and gave it two or three resounding
smacks; another one had crept to the door-sill
and this was lifted also, and its little check laid
tenderly upon the shoulder, which was hunched
up to bring it close to that of the fathers. By
this time the wife had brought bowl of water
and white, coarse towel then she took the
children down, applying also sundry pats, now
on the shoulders of the little ones, and now on
the broad, fatherly Ones and while the husband
gave last rub of the hard, rough hands, he
stretched out his neck and kissed the pretty girl
ish wife, who would be lowering near him
They said grace, they dined at the plain. whole
some board, and more than once found myself
waiting them benediction with the tears in my
eyes. 1t is SO british to pass without word Of
recognition Of the Great Giver. The husband
was grave man, and the wife lively, cherry
one, neat as a new pin, and very chatty. l
thought them wonderfully well matched, for
there was no moroseness in the man nor levity in
the woman and when Sunday came, and the
little household, dressed in all their fnery, baby
and all, went out to church, it was sight to be-
hold.-IMs E. Oakes Smith, IN the Herald Of
TIcuIfb
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-05-26
ADVANTAGES of CRYING.

A French physician publishes long dsser-
tation on the advantages of groaning and crying
in general, and especially during surg'c,l opera
tions. He contends that groaning and crying
are two grand operations by which Nature
allays anguish; that those patients who give way
to their natural feelings more speedily recover
from accidents and operations than those who
suppose it unworthy to betray such symp-
toms of cowardice either to groan or cry. He
tells of man who reduced his pulse from one
hundred and twenty six to sixty, in the course
of few hours, by giving full vent to his emo
tions. If people are at all unhappy about any
thing, let them 90 into their room and comfort
themselves with loud boohoo, and they will feel
hundred per cent better afterward. In accor-
dance with the above crying with children
should not be too greatly discouraged. IF it is
Systematically repressed, the result may be St.
Vitus's dance epleptic fits some other disease
Of the nervous system. What is natural is nearly
always useful; and nothing can be more natural
than the crying ofchldren when anything occurs
to give them either physical or mental pain.
Probably most persons have experienced the eff
feet of tears in relieving great sorrow. 1t is
even curious how the feelings are allayed by
their free indul lyence in groans and sighs, Then
let parents and friends show more indulgence to
noisy bulsts of grief-on the part of children as
well as Of older persons-and regard the eyes
and the mouth as the safety valves through which
Nature discharges her surplus steam.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-05-26
Family Groceries and Provisions
JAS. T. ALEXANDER & CO..

q" he Basement Store Of Sprmgs BA'idjny,)
keers general assortment of Family Supplies and
Groceries, such Sugar. Coffee. Molasscs Rice
Flour. Meal, Fish Bacon, &c-anything usually kept
in the Grocery line.
Prices viii be made reasonable. and everything
done to please and accommodate customers
Give u call at the Store under the CITY Bank
J. +. ALEXANDER 4 co
March so. 1868.
Western Division, W., c. & Rutherford R. r
On and after Thursday, 3lst of October 1867, the
Passenger Train this Division will run tri-weeky
On Tuesdays Thursdays ana Saturdays.
GOING WEST:
Leave Charlotte. 500 a. M
LincolntOn, 1915
Arrive at Cherryville, l1:30
GOING EAST:
Leave Cherryville, 1890 p. m.
Lincolnton, 1:30
Arrive at Charlotte 400
o.. ., 1867, B. 5. GUI0N, Eng. Supt.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-05-26

Rd5- The Government Of the United States
has four hundred and sixty-fve millions of acres
of land for sale, and when the Alaska business
is finally settled it will have three hundred and
sixty five million more all of which 1t will doubt
less be ready to give away to any horde of plum
ders who will go shares with those who control
such matters
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-05-26
BOOKS AND STATIONERY,

1t Tidy d; Bros Brooh. Store, near Sears
Drug Store, Mdrl"tte, ". c.
Bingham English and Latin Grammars
Mitchcls and Cornells series of Biographies.
Stcrng's series of Books
Davies series cf Algobras AMI -Arithmctics, with
Keys.
Emerson series of Arithmetcs.
Quockcnboss' series of School Books.
Botanies of various kinds
''Brlck Pomeroys BOoks-Sense and Nonsense.
St Elmo-anothcr lot of that popular Book just in.
Surry of Eagles Nest, few left, call and get one.
Four Years i'll the Saddlc-by Harry Gihnor.
Stationery.
A large lot of Paper. Envelopes, Ink, Pens and
Holders and in fact everything usually found AZ
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,
lSx2S for S1.GO per Ream and Paper half that size
for 90 cents.
Rags! RagS!!
100000 pounds of clean Cotton and Linen Rags
wanted, for which the highest price in money will
be paid TIDDY & BRO.
March l6, 1868. At ..thc New Book Store.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-05-26
Charlotte Female Institute.

tHAKLOTTE, y. {.
The present session opened Tuesday the ! st of
October, and will continue until 3Oth June 1868
OFFICERS AND INSTRUCTORS:
Rev II. Burwell, Principal and Instructor in Men
tai and Moral Philosophy and Mathematics.
Jno. B. Burwell, \. NJ. Chemestry, Natural Phi
losophy and Ancient Languages.
Mrs, NJ. A. Burwcl, English branches and Super
intendent Social duties
Prof 4. Baumann. Vocal and Instrumental Music
Prof H. L. Piguet, Drawing, Painting and Modern
Languages.
Miss Mary Bate. English branches and French
Mrs Sally {. White, English Branches.
Miss Mary +. Penick. Music on Piano and Guitar.
Miss Lila r. Carson, Music Piano.
Terms as heretofore For Circular and Catalogue
Containing fun particulars address
REV. Il. BURWELL & SON
Charlotte y. c.
September %, 1861.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-05-26

By Mr. VI. E. Joslyn Gage contends that the
cotton gin, one of the greatest inventions ever
made, was originated by Mrs Greene, the wife Of
General Greene, of revolutionary fame. After
the revolution the family moved to the neigh
horhood of Savannah, where Gen. Greene died,
leaving his widow and five children in compara-
tive poverty. Eli Whitney went to board in Mrs
Greene's house and the first cotton gin was made
by him in that house, under Mrs Greene's super
vision, and entirely in accordance with the plan
which she explained to him before the work was
commenced. Mrs Greene afterwards married a
man named Muller as her second husband, and be-
came Whtney's partner in the manufacture OF
gins after the invention was completed, and had
proved successful In practice.