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7 a - ' --T . IV. J. YATES, Editor and Pbopbietoe. Terms of Subscription $2. 00, m advance. CHARLOTTE, N. C., FRIDAY, JULY 5,!: 1878: TWENTY-SIXTH VOLUME NUMBER 1337. 1 1 ' " ' - i ...... , . , 1 . i i - i 4$ A ;.-.j.r;. Charlotte Democrat, 1 5 PUBLISHED BY WILLIAM J. YATE8, Editor and Proprietor Terms TWO1 DOLLARS for one year, or One Dollar and Twenty -five Cents for six months. Subscription must be paid in advance. Advertisements will be inserted at reasonable rates, or in accordance with contract. Obituary notices of .over five lines in length will no charged for at advertising rates. m- M Dr. JOHN H. McADEN, Wholesale and Retail Druggist, CHAKLOTTE, ,N. C, i fas on band a large and well selected stock of PURE DRUGS, Chemicals, Patent MediciDs, Family Medicin,. Paints, Oils, -Varnishes, Dye Stuffs, Fancy and Toilet Articles, which he is determined to sdl at the very lowest, prices. Jan 1, 175. J. P. McCombs, M. D., ' HVrs h is professional services to the citizens of hurlotte and surrounding country. All calls, both night and day, promptly attended to.- - Office in Brown's building, up stairs, opposite the . Iiarlotte Hotel. ' Jan. 1, 1873. ; DR. J. M. MILLER, Charlotte, N. C. All calls promptly answered day and night. Office over Traders' National Bank Residence opposite W. R. Mvers'. Jan. 18, 1878. Doctor D. STUART LYON, Charlotte, N. C. Office with Dr. Battle, over Dr. McAden's Drug Store. (Residence at Rev. Theo. Whitfield's.) Calls from City and country will receive prompt attention. April 19, 1878 y . DR. M. A. BLAND, Dentist, CHARLOTTE, N. C. Office in Brown's building, opposite Charlotte Hotel. Ga9 ufted for the painless extraction of teeth. Feb. 15, 1878. Watches, Clocks and Jewelry. E. J. ALLEN, Near Irwin's corner, Trade Street, CHARLOTTE, N. C, PRACTICAL WATCH-MAKER, ZT Repairing of Jewelry, Watches and Clocks done at short notice and moderate prices. April 17, 1876. y R. BT. MILLER, & SONS, Commission Merchants, and . WHOLESALE DEALERS IN Provisions and Groceries, College Street, Charlotte, N . C. Flour, Bacon, Sugar, Coffee, Salt, Molasses, and In fact, all kind of Groceries in, large quantities always on hand for the Wholesale trad. Jan. 1 1875. j. Mclaughlin, Wholesale and Retail Dealer in Groceries, Provisions, &c, College Street, Charlotte, N. C, Sells Groceries at lowest rates for Cash, and buys Country Produce at highest market price, t" Cotton and other country Produce sold on commission and prompt returns made. D. M. RIGLER Charlotte, N. C. Dealer in Confectioneries, Fruits, Canned Goods, Crackers, Bread, Cakes, Pickles, &c. tW Cakes baked to order at short notice. Jan. 1, 1877. B. N. SMITH, ; i Dealer in Groceries and Family Provisions of all sorts, CHARLOTTE, N. C. Consignments of Produce solicited, and prompt returns made. Families can find anything at my Store in the Grocery line to eat, including fresh meats. Jan. 1, 1877. E. s. manvELL. 1878. e. b. springs BURWELL & SPRINGS, Grocers and Commission Merchants, Charlotte, N. C. Jan. 4, 1878. LEWIN W. BARRINGER, Son of the late Hon. D. M. Barringer of N. C.) Attorney and Counsellor at Law. 430 Walnut Stkeet, PHILADELPHIA, PA. Prompt attention to all legal business. Best references given as to legal and financial responsi bility. Commissioner for North Carolina. References. Chief Justice W. N. II. Smith ; Raleigh National Bank 1st National Bank. Char otte; Merchants'and Farmers National Bank. March 15, 1878 ly-pd DR. RICHARD H. LEWIS, Raleigh, N. C. Late Professor of Diseases of the Eye and Ear in the Savannah Medical College,) , Practice hMtvft to the EYE antf EAR, Refers to the State Medical Society and to the Georgia Medical Society. Oct. 12, 1877 y TAILORING. John Vogel, Practical Tailor, Respectfully informs the citizens of Charlotte and surrounding country, that he is prepared to manu facture gentleman's clothing In the latest style and at short notice. His best exertions will be given to render satisfaction to those who patronize him. Shop opposite old Charlotte Hotel. January 1, 1877. .... . Glass, 30Q Boxes American Window Gla$s, at lowest prices. W1L.SON & BURWELL. May 3, 1878. SEsir Dr. McCosh announces that. I in fu ture, Princeton will abstain from promiscu ons peddling 01 sheepskins, and bestow its honors on "the European plan ". which, he says, means that degrees will not bo, con ferred unless they are really merited. . Dr. McCosh ought to know that, .in .Europe blood has the same influence in this branch of the sheepskin trade that money, and offi cial position have in this country. All talk to the contrary is the result of misinforma tion. Washington JPost. ...... "Down by the Sea" Season of 1878. OCEAN VIEW HOTEL, Beaufort, N. C, GEORGE W. CHARLOTTE, Proprietor, (Late Proprietor of Atlantic House) Was opened for the reception of guests oh the first day of May, 1878. The above Hotel is situated immediately on thfi water front, in the business centre of the town and oilers special inducements to commercial travelers, and has a view from its promenade on the roof un surpassed by any other building in the town. BALL ROOM. This Hotel has a splendid Ball Room attached, and a Band of Music has been en gaged for the entire season. . BATHING HOUSES.-r-Commodious Bathing Houses have been erected on shore and beach, for the benefit of the patrons of this Hotel. CROQUET GROUND. For those who delight in this innocent amusement, provision has been made. BOATS. Fast sailing and well managed Boats will be in readiness at all hours to convey passen gers about the harbor, and will connect with all trains. The United States mail boat lands and sails from the Hotel wharf. FISHING. Beaufort offers superior advantages to those who delight in catching the finny tribe. THE TABLE will always be furnished with the best that this and the adjoining markets afford. THE SERVANTS will be required to be polite and attentive. THIS HOTEL will be second to none. REDUCTION IN BOARD Per Day $1.50; per Month $30.00. Beaufort, May 17, 1878. tf THE "RISING SUN." According to the command of Joshua of Old, although repudiated by the "Jasper Philosophy" of the New, is now standing still, at the Old Place, on Trade Street, opposite the Market House, plus Hornet Fire Engine Hall, where the light of reason illuminates the surrounding atmosphere, which in vests all things with the glow of inspiration, and the world no longer seems "A fleeting show, For man's illusion given." For right here you will find C. S. nOLTON, Who has in Store Oranges, Lemons, Candies, Cakes, Pies, (The Great Washington Pie included,) Co. n Starch, Sardines, Pickles, Fresh Brti, Gannprt Fn.it and Vegetables, Sugars and Coffees, Tobacco, Cig -irs, Snuff, Toys. In fact, everything found in a Confectionery, including Ice Cream and Lemonade. June 21, 1878. C. S. HOLTON. FRUIT TREES, &c. T. W. SPARROW is now taking orders for Fall delivery. Those he may fail to: see can leave their orders at the Store of J. H. Henderson, stating the number and kind of trees they may wish and he promises to give them the best assortment he can make out T. W. SPARROW. P. S. He will furnish the best kinds ot Straw berries at low figures. May 31, 1878. 301 Guano, Super-Phosphate, &c. J. C. BURROUGHS Has now in store a high grade of Acid Phosphate, Soluble Pacific Guano, Whann's Raw Bone Super Phosphate,, .Merryman's Ammoniated Dissolved Bones and Peruvian Guano. , , ' Feb. 15,1878. BUYERS OF DRY GOODS, Ready-made Clothing AND GENERAL MERCHANDISE, Will find at the old established house of ELIAS & COHEN The largest, best assorted . and cheapest Stock of Goods ever brought to this market. ; We are prepared to prove upon examination of our Stock that we make no vain boast, and solicit buyers, both Wholesale and Retail, to look at our Goods and prices before purchasing.. . t Our stock of Dress Goods, White Goods, Alpac- cas. Embroideries, Kid Gloves, Sun Umbrellas, Fans, Ties and Fancy Goods are complete and will be sold at astonishing low prices. Carpets, Oil Cloths and Mattings very low. Fair dealing. Polite and attentive Clerks. Call and see us and judge for yourselves. ELIAS & COHEN. March 22, 1878. COTTON YARN. KA BUNCHES COTTON YARN from Glen-'-'roy Mills, N. C, manufactured from seed Cotton by E. C. Grier & Son, for sale by j. Mclaughlin & co. March 29, 1878. LAW SCHOOL, Greensboro, N. C. For information as to Terms, &c, apply to JOHN n. DILLARD, ROBERT P. DICK. May 10,1878; ACCIDENTS. A prudent man will always carry a Yearly Gen eral Accident Policy in the MOBILE LIFE IN, SURANCE COMPANY, Mobile, Ala., whether traveling or not. Cajl at the Offlce of NEISW ANGER & CO., Charlotte, N. C, For rates by the month or year. Twenty-five Cents Will insure against accidents for one day in the sum of $3,000 in event of deatbi or $15 per week In demnity for disabling injuries. R A TE S . 1 diiv. - 25 cents. I 10 davs. - 3 50 2 davs. - 50 cents. 30 .dam, . 5 00 5 days, - $1 2a. Apply to Railroad Agents or Hotel Offices for roncies. NEISW ANGER & CO.. June 21, 1878. y Tryon St, Charlotte, N. C. The Lost Tribes. ,"':f.pnV..tke Hebrew'. Leader, ;i JtL,yry tew yara Bome.new.theonst rises up to inform the world that he has discov ered the ten tribes that were carried into captivity. One.belieyes the North Ameri can Indians to bo the lost, tribes ; "another tries to persuade himself that they are iden tical with the J apancse ; a third, that China was their nnal resting place : and one auda cious individual Jhas boldly asserted that the English people are the lineal descendants of tne captive tnoes. i et the world nas wag ged quietly on its way without stopping to listen to. the dispute, and the theorists have, one after; another, subsided into their ori ginal oblivion. : . . ' j. . .--r- A theory that strikes us as having a much more solid basig of fact than any heretofore advanced is that held by tfr Judah Czeruv, a Jewish savant of Wilna, who, after eight years of research and patient study in the Caucasus, announces it as the result of his investigations that he believes the lost ten tribes are located in the Caucasian moun tains. There, as is well known, are some con siderable communities of Israelites, though their history had heretofore not been min utely inquired into. It has been the inter esting task of Mr Czerny to inquire into the story of the scattered communities, whose residence in the Caucasus reaches back for many centuries. Their habits, traits, tradi tion and historical remains have been rigid ly examined by one who was thoroughly competent for this task and who is able to give good proof of the reasons which have impelled him to adopt his theories. We shall wait with great interest for something direct from Mr Czerny's pen in support of his statements, and whether he proves his position or not, the world will be glad to hear the story of the obscure people of the Caucasian Mountains. They have a history of their own which must be full of romance, even if it has no direct connection with the ten tribes so strangely lost. Mind your own Business. If people would only abstain from inter meddling: in matters, with which they have no concern, and which an unjustifiable in terest, arising from a purient disposition of petty curiosity prompts, how smoothly af fairs would proceed in families and society, and how much mischief might be avoided and vexation spared. The happiness and tranquility of life depend upon trifles, and by such, is much misery and disquietude caused. A prying spirit only administers to its own uneasiness : and those who are on the watch for causes of offence, find, that one day or another, Uiey come home to thorn in an accumulating wave, like the ".Dutch man's Experience" centuries ago, who cut open a dyke to injure a neighbor, and drowned himselt and laid two provinces under water. Great events spring from little causes, and matters unimportant in themselves have a dreadful effect in connec tion with others. It is always best to look upon the shining aspect of things, and not worry one's self in torturing every look, gesture and expression into a pre-conceived notion, and converting an imaginary griev ance into a real trouble. There is an unhappy fancy in some peo ple to parade themselves as injured and long-suffering individuals : as patient mar tyrs and ostentatious victims of the neglect and indifference of others. This " proceeds from obstinacy, pride, ill-temper and querul ous temperament! Whilst they imagine themselves to be a personification of amia bility and correctness, and that the world is ringing with praises of their exemplary resignation, they little think they have themselves occasioned the sorrow ot which they complain ; and that, had they known how to practice the great maxim, "bear and forbear," the farce of the self-tormentor would have wanted a prominent ; illus tration. 1 i 1 Notice against .Trespassing. As considerable depredations have been commit ted on my lands two miles from Charlotte, on the N. C. Railroad and old Salisbury Road, I forewarn all persons against cutting timber on the premises or hauling away leaves, brush or anything else, as the law will be enforced against all who so trespass. W. M. KENNEDY. June 28, 1878 5w Fresn Meats and Provisions. For choice Beef and Mutton, Patapsco Baking Powders, pure Roasted Coffee not Ground, send your orders to B. N. Smith's. Also a supply of Dixie Pumps, best and cheapest pump in use. April 26, 1878. B. N. SMITH. NORTH CAROLINA COLLEGE, Mt. Pleasant, Cabarrus Co., N. C. The next session opens on Monday, August 5th, 1878. The course of instruction is complete, both in the Collegiate and Academic Departments ; the corps of Professors able and experienced ; hence this Institution furnishes the best advantages for obtaining a thorough classical and business educa tion. Tuition is moderate, $2 to $4 per month. Board in private families $8 to f 9. There is also a Col lege House which gives substantial board at $5. Contingent fee is low. Community moral, and location healthy. For Catalogue and full particulars address REV. S. S. RAHN, A. M., Secretary of the Faculty. June 28, 1878 4w ' Dixie Pumps for Sale. lot of well seasoned Pumps pn I have a large hand, for sale. The Pumps have been made about 4 years, and are fully seasoned. Any one desiring a good Pump can be supplied cheap, by June 28, 1878. B. N. SMITH. T. C. SMITH,. . Druggist, offers good Laundry Soap at 5 cents a cake. Try it once. Fruit Jars. . GROSS MASON'S IMPROVED . FRUIT 30 Jars, just received by WILSON & BURWELL. June 14, 1878. One of the great charms of Patch life, its chief characteristic, is;,itS; simplicity. , )A Dutchman will not materially alter his mode a i: ?. .i . ... m. uviug wun me increase oi.iWeaiiii.ii iine. love of display, of spending, money, is not one of his failings! ; pfbt 80 inweh,.. perhaps, for the love of money a wisli to (aye aiid accumulate, as that he finds bis r happiness m quiet unostentatious An affection lor pveryining that is , simpLe and mves no trouble is inherent a part of his, nature. Where other nationalities would launch Out m qispiay and aUtthe luxuryhat. wealth can procure, a Dutchman, will; continue in the; same quiet, respectable,' 'undemonstra tive manner to -which he 'has always : been accustomed.' His dependents' will not 'in- mcrease-in number, or his table ! groan un- Uw tinrweigni, or aaiuiies. -'lie dispenses ouen witn a carriage, simply because he has hitherto done without it,' and can do so still. There is no attempt to outvie his neighbor in magnificence. These ambitions are unknown among them., Their hours are almost universally the same. Break fast at eight or half-past coffee and bread and buttera mere breakfast, not a sub stantial meal. About twelve o'clock lun cheon. ;This thev call takinsr coffee : and when inviting a friend for this mid-dav meal, it is always said "to take coffee." It consists of that beverage, or wine and beer for those who prefer them, bread and but ter, and a dish of hot or cold meat. Five o'clock is the general dinner hour. After this they take tea or coffee ; and the lat thing before going to bed, many sit down to a heavy supper. 1 Such is the kind of life they lead ; simple in their ways and ideas. Infinitely pleasant and refreshing after the wealth and ceremony and display of other countries. It has its charming side. You will find among them refinement of feeling and cultivated minds, and a due apprecia tion of all things necessary to the higher life. A Dutch lady will wash up her best china tea-things, rather than trust them to the tender mercies of her servants, in the presence of her guests, and put them away, and be as much of a gentlewoman, as refined and courteous, as any of her sisters of other nations. They are alike fine ladies, but in a different way. This character gives to their surroundings that real atmosphere of home and homeliness, that sense of the good housewife, looking after the ways of her household, that is so denghtliu an ex perience to live with. They live a simple, true life. They are what they seem. Lon don Christian World. Whipping-Posts in Virginia. Virginia's np.w r.rifninal codfi bocamfi operative on the 1st of July. Under it one or more whipping-posts will be established in each city and county within the Common wealth. In future there will be no imprison ment for petty larceny, except for second offenses, and where, in the judgment of the Justice or Judge, the condition of a female offender may render stripes unadvisable. The Legislature determined on this change at the last session, in view of the crowded condition of the prisons, the cost ot main taining convicts, and the impoverishment of the Commonwealth s financial resources. The right of appeal from the judgment of a Justice to trial by jury is, of course, reserved. There is some division of opinion as to neces sity for the re-establishment ot the whip- ping-post, but the majority ot the people un doubtedly expect great things from it as an economical and crime-preventing measure. Kate s Sothern, the Georgia Murderess.! A matter-of-fact account of the crime for : which me was convicted. ! From the Columbus (Ga.) Enquirer, June 18.; We give in this paper the evidence elici ted in the much-talked-of trial of Kate Sothern. It differs as much as 'light ' and darkness from the sensational accounts we have been reading in certain correspondence. There is nothing in , the , scenes, the . sur roundings, nor the incidents to glean a tithe of romance. The whole was ,a fight bet ween two women, whUg the gallant Bob Sothern and the rest looked on. They were all very ignorant people. Kate and her sister both entered on "cms" Cowart. lhere is no evi dence that the; men present tried to part the combatants, nor does there appear to have been such a scene as the sentimental writers picture of Bob, with pistol in hand, that was the imagination ot a fancy sketch er. Kate Sothern is not pretty even. She is of medium height, about 20 years of age, and has dark brown hair, and the twang of a North Georgia cracker. She is very ig norant, can hardly read and write, and Bob is worse educated than she. Kate is pas sably good looking, and wears imitation jet. She says the witnesses swore lies against her; that she acted in self-defence; that she cannot dance, and that night at her father's was the fust time she ever seed a reel run." She is now on the plantation of Col. Smith, in Washington county, and will be employed in the household, cooking and washing for the convicts who work on the plantation The' six-month "baby" is sick teeth ing-raqd that now requires most of Jier , time. , She says s no money . has been sent her from the North. Her health is bad. ' V ' f, . '.' Her sixteen-year old sister, sentenced to two years as an -accessory, to Kate's crime, has been in Col. Smith's house as a servant. She is handsome, and has been taught .to read and write by her kind mistiess. On her father's farm she worked in; the field and drove an ox to the plow. Her sentence has proved a blessing. ; . -:. ; 'l Bob Sothern is nothing but a strong, good looking animal a common, ignorant boor. He is now a guard to" Ctrnvicts on the same plantation. ' The woman 'Kate' 'killed -was on a par with the rest. ' , 7 V. Impatience dries the . blood sooner than age or sorrow. . . -" REPUBLISHED BTMCQUST. 'Y TJw.Burning of Columbia, S. C. i i- ...... 1 An i unintentional con fession bv one of - iHierman bummers. . The Columbus (Ga.) Sun and Times pub- usiies tue ioiiowing reuer. wnicn was tound iu int? sireeioi i;oiumDia immediately al ter the army! of Gen. Sherman had left, and the original of which has . been preserved and can be shown and substantiated : Camp xeah Cajlden, S. C, . Feb. 26th, 1865. J My Dear particulars. Wifk: I have no time for WjaJiav&Jiad a glorious time in this State; ,Uu restricted license to burn and plunder was the order of the dav. The chivalry ha ve been stripped of most of their valuables. Gold" watches, silver pitchers, vupj spoons, loncs, -bc, are. as common in camp as blackberries. The terms nfnlnn,' uer are as iouows : - wrue valuables procured are estimated by companies ; each company is required to exhibit the results of its De 3 J 11 . mm ' - rations at any given place one-fifth and first choice falls to the share of the commander-in-chief and staff, one-fifth to the field officers of regiments, and two-fifths to the company. ' Ufhcers are not allowed to loin these ex peditions without disguising themselves as privates, une ot our corps commanders borrowed a suit of rough clothes from one of my men, and was successful iu this place. He got a large quantity of silver (amoner other things an old-time milk 'pitcher) and a very fine gold watch, from a Mr DeSaus sure at this place. DeSaussure is one of the F. F. Vs of South Carolina, and was made to fork over liberally. Officers over the rank of Captain are not made to put their plunder in the estimate for general distribution. This is very unfair, and for that reason, in order to protect themselves, subordinate officers and privates keep back everything that they can carry about their persons, such as rings, earrings, breast-pins, c, ot which it 1 ever live to get home, 1 have about a quart. I am not joking I have at least a quart of jewelry for you and all the girls, and some No. 1 diamond rings and pins among them. Gen. Sherman has silver and gold enough to start a bank. His share in gold watches and chains alone at Columbia was two hundred and seventy five (275.) But 1 said I could not go into particulars. All the general officers and many besides had valuables of every description, down to ladies embroidered handkerchiefs. (1 have my share of them, too.) We took gold and silver enough from the d d rebels to have redeemed their infernal currency twice n-a . m v m over, lhis (the currency) whenever we utterly worthless. . I wish all the jewelry this army has could be carried to the "Old Bay State." It would deck her out in glorious style; but alas, it will be scattered all over the North and Middle States. The d d niggers, as a general rule, prefer to stay at home, partic ularly after they found out that we only wanted the able-bodied men. Sometimes we took off whole families and plantations of negroes, by way of repaying secession ists. But the useless part of them we soon ;e to lose sometimes in crossing rivers sometimes by other ways. I shall write to you again trom Wilming ton,1 Goldsboro, or some other place in North Carolina. The order to march has arrived, and -'.I must close hurriedly Love to grandmother and aunt Charlotte. Take Don't care of yourself and the children. show this letter"Tmt"bftlie family. Your affectionate husband, ' 1 1 ; Thomas J. Mters,1 ' ! Lieutenant, &c. P. S. I will send this by the first flag of truce to be mailed, unless l have ah oppor tunity of sending it to Hilton Head. Tell Sallie I am saying a pearl bracelet' and ear ring for her ; but Lambert got the necklace and bfeast-pin of the same set. I am try ing to trade him out of them. These were taken from the Misses Jamisons, daughters 6'f the' President of the South Carolina Se cession Convention..! "We found them on j our trip through Georgia. This letter was addressed to "Mrs Thomas J. Myers, Boston, Mass." 1 1 1 - Before axd Aftee, "Save me, doctor, and I'll give you a check for a thousand dollars.'' . . ,. The doctor gave him a remedy that soon eased him, and he called out : "Keep at it, doctor, and I'll give you a check for five hundred dollars." In an hour more he was able to sit up, and he calmly remarked : "Doctor, I feel like giving you a fifty dol lar bill.", . When the doctor was ready to go, the sick man was up and dressed, and he follow ed the physician to the door, and said "Say, doctor, send in your bill the first of the month." "When six months had been gathered to Time's bosom, the doctor sent in a bill amounting to five dollars. He was pressed to cut it down to three, and after so doing, he sued to get it, got judgment, and the patient put in a stay of execution. A Good Place foe Wives. A San Fran cisco paper has4 received a letter from a soldier in Idaho stating that he wishes to secure a wife. .My' time,", says this man, "is nearly" out, and I intend to settle in this country. ' I intend starting a chicken ranch. I want a wife to take care of young chickens. I have got money. My wife will not have much to do only milk, nine cows, feed 600 young chickenschop her firewood, cook three meals every day, and the rest ol her time she can spend in going out among the neighbors." It is one of the beautiful compensa lions of this life, that no one can sincere ly try- to 'help, another, without . helping himsell 'v ' ' Domestio Surgery and Medicine. It is said that the Spitz dog is a cross be tween the Arctic fox and Pomeranian hound. However this may be, and whether the origin, or the fact that the race is unaccli mated here, or both causes combined pro duce the effect, all should understand that this strange phenomenon seems well at tested : The bite of the Spits dog is always likely to produce hydrophobia, even when the animal is itself in perfect health. Con sequently, no one is ever safe with a Spitz dog. ' But all should understand that hydro phobia is by no means incurable. The records of Breslau hospital show in 14 years, 184 cases admitted, of whom only two died. In the hospital at Zurich, in 41 years, 223 cases were admitted, only four died. As noon as possible after the bite is inflicted, mix two tablespoonfuls of fresh chloride of lime with half a pint, of water, and use this wash freely, keeping the wound constantly wet and changing the compress often. An old German living: in Chester county. Penn., (I think) never lost a case, though he treated many, and one after the spasms had set in. He milked a pint of fresh milk from the cow, boiled in it a root of elecam pane, gave it to the ' patient fasting, and made him fast after it. He repeated the dose on the third day, and again on the fifth, never giving it more than three times. .b or a wound with a rusty nail, or any ot those hurts that sometimes induce lockjaw, a thin slice of raw bacon fat, bound on at ice, is an excellent remedy. Apparently there is something healing in the smoked fat. Also a common cock-roach crushed and laid upon a wound will often prevent lockjaw. If the symptoms should appear, a little stiffness of the jaws, and a tendency to throw back the head, hasten to intoxicate the patient with any liquor that can be ob tained. The relaxing of the muscles con sequent on intoxication counteracts the spasms. A physician once told me he had used lobelia with entire success for the same purpose. An excellent dressing for a small burn is made by turning about a table-spoonful of boiling water upon a tea-spoonful of quince seeds. When cool it makes a thick, clear jelly, with which coat the burn. I he best treatment for a burn is to hold it in warm water, as warm as it can be borne, or foment the place with cloths wrung out as hot as the patient can bear. A finger jammed flat in the door has been thus restored with comparatively little suf fering. A bruise in the breast, in particu lar, should never be neglected, as cancers often originate thus. fiuup utmvMJt tilfiaia uo wkvu w smo V- . ..... . once. JJo not wait until the doctor comes, but give ipecac, or warm salt and water, until vomiting is produced. In desperate cases, as a desperate remedy, make water light blue with indigo, and give a tea-spoon- tut, (less to an infant of course.) Kepeat the dose in fifteen minutes, if the patient be not relieved. In case an arterv is cut. and the blood flows in jets, lift the arm above the head, or lay the patient down and raise the leg at ngnt angeis to tne oooy. xie a iwisieu handkerchief tightly around the limb, above the elbow or knee, and if the jets of blood do not stop, put your finger in the wound and try to stop it. Life depends on doing so quickly. After a carbuncle has discharged it is sometimes very slow to heal. A plaster of shoemaker's wax has been known to act almost like magic in such cases. Never make cold application to a carbuncle. A sad case came to my knowledge ot a lady, who having one on her face, but not dream ing of dangei, rose one morning, washed her face in cold water, as was her custom, and died in consequence. I have no per sonal acquaintance with carbuncles have never seen one. but l hear tney are iiKe boils, only with several cores instead of one. A soothing ointment may be made olone teaspoonful of laudanum beaten to a cream with two teaspoonfuls of lard, or, in some cases, equal parts of lard and laudanum. I have seen this quiet, in five minuates, a pa tient that had been moaning continually for more than an hour. I have also seen a terrible case of piles reduced very rapidly in this way. lithe application is too harsh at first, beat in more lard, and strengthen it gradually, after the first pain is over. You must have good lard ; by the way, the stuff we often buy of grocers has already so much water in it that it will not take up laudanum, or only a very small quantity. The following remedy for a sore mouth, I know to be very efficient: Gather the wood sorrel, or ladies-sorrel, (a wild oxalis, with yellow blossoms,) bruise and press out the juice ; prepare parsley in the same way, and mix the juices in equal parts. Before each meal, dip a cloth in the mixture and lay it on the patient's tongue, and let it re main as long as he can bear it comfortably. This has been known to cure a case which had been given over by the doctor. There are so many cases in which all de pends on prompt action, and the delay of sending for a doctor, may be death, and so many others where it is better not to take drugs, and so many doctors are very apt to give them, that it is wise to be prepared for any small emergency. Probably these remedies, or most of them are familiar to the majority of your readers, but they may help some one, and then my purpose will be answered. I have more to say if your readers will be glad to hear it. TU House hold. -. Two Irishmen were traveling when they stopped to examine a guide post. "Twelve miles to Portsmouth," said one. Just six miles apiece," said the other. And they trudged on apparently satisfied at the distance. It is good to be deaf when the si an derer begins to talk.
The Times-Democrat (Charlotte, N.C.)
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July 5, 1878, edition 1
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