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r.w- i.H-PrtUement"! not marked on the manuscript
for a specific time, wili be inserted until forbid,
charged accordingly.
and
""' J. M. MILLER, M. I).,
Practitioner of Mrdicinc and Surgery,
May 10th. Office opposite Kerr's Hotel.
1). 15.
HEA,
ATTORNEY AT LAW,
CHABLOTTK, X. C,
Will give prompt attention to all business entrusted to
Lis Professional care.
Okkh e opposite Kerr's Hotel.
March 14, is 59 y
KOBLIiT GIBBON, M. D.,
PRiicTiTioxi:u or mldicie
A NO
Ofiice. Xo.
December
'1 Irtriu's
14, 1859.
turner, Charlotte, X. C.
JAS. T. DAVIS,
ATTORNEY AT LAW,
CHARLOTTE, X. C,
Will practice in the Courts of Mecklenburg and the
adjoining counties.
s&- Tin- collection of claims promptly attended to.
March 14, 1851 J
T. H. BR KM & CO.,
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL
PKALEKS IS
Ilrifili, F re null and Amnican
JO)2?y Groods,
Carpets, Hardware, Hats and Shoes,
Charlotte, X. C.
THOMAS II. P.REM,
J. A. SADLKU. Jr.
Nov 9 1858. T. LAFAYETTE ALEXANDER.
RANKIN & MARTIN
Commission lt rtjjants,
Wilmington, W. C.
ItOBT. C. RANKIN.
al'. ::o, is::t.
ALFRED MARTIN.
ly-pd
BELTS ! BELTS !
For Wheat Threshers, Fans, cotton (Jins. Saw Mills,
and machinery of every description; the best Belting
now in use and far superior to leather in many respects.
It icifl not stretch, or draic on one side as leather.
THE SUN WILL XOT AFFECT IT.
Rain or water cannot injure it; it requires no oil;
The rats will not cut it; your negroes will not steal it
for strings or shoe soles; you can get any length 3-ou
wish all ia one piece without joints, and with good care
it will last any farmer for twenty years.
Orders ae;-ompauicd with the cash will receive
prompt attention, and the freight paid to any point on
the Railroad or stage line.
CASH PRICES:
2 inch 12. cents per foot.
2 J " m I 5 ' u
3 " 17 "
4
5
6
1
10
12
12
11
(4
.32
.33
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.72
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11
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4 ply,.
!1.
IPS Seamless Helta manufactured to order at short
notice.
Conducting Ho!e of all sizes, for water or steam
pressures, ordered direct from the Manufacturers. Also,
Tacking of all description, at 53 Cents per pound.
J. P.. F. liOONE,
June 7, 1S5:
Charlotte, X. C.
LOWRIE'S
B(D
1 1 1 1 s i
j a
Tub-
I receive all the New
lieations s fast as they come for
ward from the Press; and keep
constantly on hand a large lot of
School. Academy and College
TEXT-HOOKS, and main- useful
reference and recreative works.
I also keep a very large stock of Stationery, plain
and fancy. Having made an arrangement with the
Southworth Paper Manufacturing Company, I am en
abled to sell paper at the same prices by the whole
salefor which it can be bought in the Northern cities,
freight ndde.l. 1. j iiiWRIE
Feb. 15, ls50.
MI5 MI.AII A. X1SP.ET informs the Ladies of
Charlotte that she is prepare! to do anv kind of work
in the Dress-making line, iU,d repectf;.ilv solicits pat
ronage. She can be fo,,nd at her father' residence
near Mr M D Johnston's dwelling.
November 22, 1859
New and Fashionable
urniturn
"WVIJE EOOMS,
J- M. SAXDEKS & Co., are constantly re
ceiving from Xew York, Boston, Ac. a general assort
ment of fine and fashionable FURNITURE, which thcy
will sell at extremely low prices for Cash, and everV
article warranted to rii eat!fii-tinn Thrtcf til u.tnt
of good Furniture, at very low prices, will please give
them a call.
Also, on hand, risk's Metallic Burial
n uS' J- SANDERS & CO.,
F.b. 22, 1853. Charlotte. N. C,
NEW
FALL AND WINTER
Koopmann & Phelps
HAVE received and are receiving a large stock of
Suitable for the Fall ana Winter Trade, to which they
invite the attention of their customers and the public
generally.
They assure those who may deal with them that they
will endeavor to give satisfaction both in price and the
quality of the Goods, as they are determined to sell
at such low rates as will tend to the great advantage
of purchasers. They have in store
A large lot of Ready-made Clothing
of various styles and qualities at reduced prices.
GROCERIES, Hardware, 6cc,
Of all kinds, kept constantly on hand and for sale on
the most reasonable terms.
They invite purchasers to give their extensive stock
an examination before buying elsewhere.
KOOPMANN & PHELPS.
October 4, 1859
EQUITY LAND SALES.
Acting under Decrees of the Court of Equity for Meck
lenburg county, I will sell at Public Auction to the
highest bidder, at the Court House in Charlotte, on the
4th Monday iu January, 18G0, the following Tracts of
Land, to-wit :
A tract of Land situated on the waters of Sugar
Creek, adjoining the Lands of Isaac Henderson, Frauk
li 11 Harnett, Addison Frasier, and others, containing
about 240 acres, being the land conveyed to James H.
Orr by Jacob Thompson and It. D. Henderson. Terms,
5o cash, and the balance twelve months credit on bond
with two sureties, each of whom must be good for the
purchase money.
ALSO, at the same time and place, I will sell to the
highest bidder, for ready money, another Tract of Land
with a good Saw Mill on it, known as the William Mc
Corkle tract, on the waters of Little Sugar Creek, ad
joining the lands of Wm S Xormcnt, Daniel K Smith.
John Hcrron, the Taggarts lands and others.
A. C. WILLIAMSON, C. M. E.
Dec. 13, 1859 91-7t
The
Charlotte Mutual Fire Insur
ance Company,
CONTINUES to take risks against loss by fire, on
Houses, Goods, Produce, &c, at usual rates.
President A. C. STEELE,
Vice President C. OVERMAN,
Attorney JOS. II. WILSOX,
Seev Ac 7V E. NYE HUTCHISON.
DIRECTORS:
A. C. STEKf.R. S. T. WRISTON,
JXO. L. RROVYX, WM. JOHNSTON,
M. B. TAYLOR, F. SCAItli,
CIIAS. OVERMAN.
Ereeulive Committee S. T. Wriston, F. Scarr, Jno.
L. Brown.
April 20, 1839.
WHEAT !
The subscriber is prepared to purchase the new
crop of Wheat at the highest market price. Farmers
will find it to their advantage to call at the CHAR
LOTTE STEAM MILLS before selling.
JXO. WILKES.
July 26, 185S tf
WINTER'S
PATENT SAW-MILL.
JT.2
T
HE undersigned invites the attention of Mill Own
ers, or those going into the Milling business, to
an examination of the above Mill, one of which can be
seen in operation at Mr J. H. iStewarc's, within five
miles of Charlotte; said Mills arc capable of sawing
from three to live thousand feet per day, with half the
power required to drive the circular mills, and much
less than that required to drive the Sash-saw,
doing their work perfectly smooth and beautiful.
In addition to the above, I will furnish all kinds of
gearing and shafting: Iron Water-wheels; Patent Saw
mill Dogs, Mill Spindles; French Burr Mill Stones, with
patent balance; best anchor Bolting Cloth; in short,
any thing pertaining to the Milling Business. The
above are made with all the modern improvements, and
will be sold on the most reasonable terms.
Mr J B. Stewart can be consulted with reference to
the ahove mills or machinery, and orders through him
will receive prompt attention. A list of prices, to
gether with circulars containing certificates from per
sons using mv mills, will be sent on application.
A. WINTER.
N. B. The great simplicity of my Mill offers induce
ments to the infringement of my patent; and to prevent
litigation I give this notice, that the law will be rigidly ,
enforced against any person using or manufacturing
any part of mv improvement. A. V.
Charlotte, Dec. 13, 1859. 3m-pd
Charlotte, Dec. 13. 1859.
I am now using one of Mr Winter's Patent Mills at
my place five miles from town, and find it all it is
recommended to be, doing the work both fast and
smooth, and with less water than any other mill. I
cheerfully recommend it to all mill-owners as superior
to anyv that has come under my notice.
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Affile hrftef
THE LAST HOG.
'Tis the last hog of Autumn,
Left squealing alone;
All his grunting companions
Are butchered and gone;
No pig of his kindred,
No porker is nigh,
To help empty the swill-trough,
Or share in his sty.
I'll not leave thee, thou lone one,
To starve in the pen,
Since thy mates are all pork now,
Die thou shalt with them.
Then thus do I offer
The knife to your throat,
And thou shalt be pickled
Like every dead shoat.
And may I be present
When thou art the treat,
For ham, souse, and sausages,
Who would not cat?
When people are hungry,
And beef can't be had,
For calming the appetite
Pork is not bad.
More like a City than ever!
On or before the middle of January, we will open at
the stand occupied by S. 1. Wriston, opposite the State
Bank, an EXCLUSIVE
Store,
comprising uuuerv, tiaruware, linns, carriage Mate
rials, and in fact everything made of IRON or STEEL.
Ihe purchases will be made by one ot long ex
perience in tue business, and we intend to dety com
petition.
COCHRANE & SAMPLE
Dec. 20. 1859. 92-tf
WAKE FOREST COLLEGE.
The next Session of this Institution will open on the
Third Monday tn January,
FACULTY.
Rev. W. M. Wixgate, President,
raor. W. T. Walters, Pkof. W. G. Simmons,
Prof. J. II. Foote, Prof. Wm. IIoyall.
German will be taught as an extra study. French
will also be extra if pursued beyond the usual time al
lowed to it.
The Trustees feel that they have secured an able
and well appointed Faculty, and the College stands
deservedly high for the high-toned morality and studi
ous habits of its young men.
JAMES S. PUREFOY, Trens.
Forestville, N. C. Dec. 22, 1859.
93-7t
C. S. Barbee. C. C. Barbee.
itfef ropolitmi T.iiiic,
Shortest R.oute.
WE are running a daily line of
two horse Coaches between Fayette-
mxni. ville and Raleigh, N. C, connecting
with the Raleigh and Gaston and X. C. Railroad at
Raleigh.
Best two horse line of Mail Coaches in the State.
Xew Coaches thoroughly lined. Young, strong, and
well-broke horses, with careful and accommodating
drivers. Supper at Mrs. Barclay's. Through in 12
hours. Office at Fayetteville Hotel, Fayetteville, XT. C.
Tickets sold to Weldon. Office at Yarbrough House,
Raleigh, X. C. Leave the latter place 5J o'clock, P. M.
Leave Fayetteville 3 o'clock, P. M., and 2 o'clock P. M.,
Sundays. Extra baggage must be pre-paid, to have
attention.
C. S. BARBEE & BRO.. Proprietors,
Barclaysville, N. C.
December 24, 1859. 2Jm-pd.
$oO REWARD !
AX A WAY from the subscriber on the 1st October,
a mulatto boy named SOLOMON. He is near six
feet high, about thirty years old, tolerably bright, rather
slim, and weighs about 175 pounds, lie has a down
look when spoken to. The end of the forefinger of his
left hand has been cut off, and a sharp hard knot has
grown 011 the end of it. I think he is lurking about
Rocky River, in the lower end of Cabarrus count'.
where he was raised. fi" All persons are forewarned
not to harbor or assist him, under the penalty of the
law. I will pay the above reward for his delivery to
me, or his apprehension and confinement in any jail so
I can get him. ' WILLIAM HAMILTON,
Negro Head Depot, Union Co., N. C.
December 13, 1859. tf
KOOIMIAJYX'S
ANTI-DYSENTERIC AND ANTI-DYSPEPTIC
BITTB 3FL S ,
PREPARED BY B. KOOPMANN,
Charlotte, N. C.
Thr.PA nnrirnllnft l?ittira tmsencs tffMi1Inr fiir.itivp
1 UV.OV UlllllltllVU A'lVbV.J '- .uauvi. .
properties 111 all A flections ot the bowels. 1 hey will 5
be found effectual in the cure of Dysentery, Diarrhae, (
Dyspepsia, Sour Stomach, and all those painful and
troublesome diseases arising from a derangement of
the digestive organs and irregular action ot the func
tions of the stomach and intestines. They will also be
found a
Safe Remedy for Chills and Fevers.
These Bitters are prepared from Roots brought from
Germany, and for over a century have been found
effectual in that country for the permanent cure of the
diseases enunffrated above. They contain no delete
rious ur'ig, out are compouuaea entirely irom roots,
and are perfectly safe at all times.
A simple trial is all that is asked, as a cure will
naturally follow, and that is the best certificate of their ;
superiority over every other remedy for those particular
diseases.
They are manufactured by B. Koopmann, Charlotte,
X. C, and are for sale by
KOOPMAXX & PHELPS.
Also for sale at F. Scarr's and E. Nyc Hutchison k
Co's Drug Stores.
Nov. 29, 1859.
JONAS KUDISILL,
Architect and Builder.
(DESIGNS FURNISHED AND BUILDINGS
COMPLETED OX THE MOST REASON
ABLE TERMS, AND IN EVERY
STYLE OF ARCHITECTURE,)
On College ttrtet, corner of Eighth ttrttt
Charlotte, N. C.
WOULD most respectfully announce to the Citizen of
Charlotte and surrounding country, that lie still con
tinues the above business in Charlotte, where he is
prepared to furnish DOORS, BLINDS AND SASH, to
the public on the most reasonable terms, and ou the
shortest notice.
Having a great many small claim3 for work done,
scattered all over the country, he is determined to
j change his. method of doing business and hereafter will
require CASH for all work done in bis Machine
Shop, before removal,
Jan. 25, 1S5. tf
NEW YEAE'S CALLS.
; ' A New York correspondent of the Richmond
Enquirer thus speaks of the custom of New Year's
calling io that city :
" The old Dutch custom of making calls on New
Year's day, is kept up with great vigor at each
returning new year. This observance of the day
is alse kept up in Albany, and has extended to
other cities.
'.The male sex of all ages are expected, be the
withr what it may, to pay their respects to their
lady acquaintances, wish them a happy new year,
tld thus renew social good wishes. Hence, on
New Year's day, there may be seen numbers of
gray haired sires, middle aged gentlemen, young
bloods, with their first beards or moustache, and
the beardless youth, with white kid gloves,
wending thr way through the streets to the
hospitable mansions of -their respective friends,
where a plentiful board of good cheer awaits them,
prepared by the presiding lady of the domicile;
and, in her absence, by the mademoiselles of the
establishment. Some are seen trudging forward
on foot, and others going forth in public conveyances
or in carriages. It is immaterial whether you
have not seen a lady since the previous new year's
call; it is considered to be perfectly in the bounds
of etiquette to call again to see her on the following
new year s day. Nor is it considered improper ior
you to visit a lady whom you have never seen before;
provided, your call is made iu company with an
acquaintance of the family.
On these occasions the lady of the house often
exhibits her ambition or estimation to such an
extent (where her wealth justifies) as to make her
receptions of the most gorgeous and brilliant
character. And aU ha prepared to receive
those friends are pleased to receive as many calls
as possible. Some of them keen regular lists of
calls in order to compare them with those kept by
other ladies.
The most nnmerous calls are made by youngr
men, where the handsomest and most accomplished
young ladies reside. When a large throng of
young bloods are seen "visiting a house it is almost
a certain indication that a presiding belle is the
star of the household.
Visits are appropriately made at any hour
between 10 A. M. and lO o'clock P. M. In
cases of indisposition or from other causes v-nur
lady acquaintance receives no company on New
Year's day, it is appropriate for you to leave your
card. And. if it so happens that yrm are from any
unforeseen difficulty unable to make'calls on New
Year's day, it is expected that you will, on next
day, send an excuse with your card to those with
whom your social relations are most intimate.
No lady is expected to be seen abroad on New
Year's Day, hence a stranger arriving in New York
on New Year's Day, might imagine, judging from
the people he saw in the streets, that it was a city
of males, from which the females bv some strange
freak had disappeared, or were imprisoned in their
homes.
The dav after New Year's is the ladies' turn to
make visits, which thev improve almost to the
same extent as the males during the preceding
clay.
WHAT the WEST CAN MANUFACTURE.
One great source of power in a country is its
manufacturing interests and a country which cau
be at the same time a large manufacturing and
producing country, is proof against all financial
crises and must be powerful and prosperous
such is the case with North Carolina. Producing
within her mountain borders almost everv neces
sary of life but cotton, rice and coffee, she has too,
water power sunictent to drive the machinery or a
world. With such facilities then, what can not be
here mnnufactured with profit ' First, the large
quantities of saltpetre which exists in various places,
together with the immcnee bodies ot fane wood tor
charcoal clearly indicate that the manufacture of
powder would be here, as it is elsewhere, very
profitable, and perhaps more profitable here than
elsewhere.
Again, manufactories of woolen goods. Here the
wool can be raised and will be if there is a demand
for it. We know that at least one manufactory of
this kind is carried on profitably in this State,
though its proprietor brings some of the wool he
consumes irom iiUtope.
Further, the manufacture of Linseed Oil. This
business is now carried on in a small way there
being one manufactory in this county owned by
Mr Coleman. There is still room for many more.
This section is peculiarly adapted to the growth
of flax, and were there a demand, large quantities
would be, raised.
Then, too, would come in the manufacture of flax
en goods.
These manufactures can be carried on now and
there is no contingency as to a Railroad to be put in.
There are other articles, when we shall be blessed
with a means of egress to the world, will demand
the attention of our people. The manufacture of
iron and iron utensils must, then, be carried on.
The Cranbery iron is said by judges to be the best
in the United States or the world we can easily
infer what excellent nails and tools it would make.
And when we have a Railroad, Cotton Factories,
Paper Mills and various other works can be put up
and carried on profitably. One thing is certain that
if we are to be independent of the North the
Sf uth must manufacture for itself, and when that
is to be done Western North Carolina will present
as many attractions to the eye of the builder as
any other section of the couutry on earth. Ashe
ville X. C.) Advocate.
Statu of IV. Caroliuu Lincoln County.
Superior Court of Law Full Term, 1859
Win. Lander, propounder, vs A. C. Williamson, el al.
It annearinz to the satisfaction of the Court that
Shcrmau Converse is not an inhabitant of this Slate,
but resides beyond the limits of the samet it is ordered
by the Court that publication be made for sis weeks in
the Western Democrat, a newspaper printed in th
town of Charlotte, notifying the said Sherman Converse
or his heirs to be and appear at the next Term of this
CoJ:rt to be held on the 8(h Monday after the 4th Mon
day in February next, then and there to make himself
or themselves parties to the above stated case, or tbe
case will be heard and decided without his or their
being made parties thereto.
Witness, V. A. McBee, clerk of our said Court, at
Office in Lincolnton, the 8th Monday after the 4th Mon
day in August, A.D. 1659.
94-t (adv. $G.) V, A. McBEE, Clerk.
THE HAEPES'S FERRY INSURREC
TIONISTS. One of the men who accompanied John Brown
to Harper's Ferry,, says the Providence (R. I.)
Herald, had a sister in Maine who was working for
seventv-five cents a week to suoDort her acred iath-
er aud mother, but who was willing to spare 6otiicl
thing to bring her wandering brother fyome. --TheI
fellow was too busy in his work of philanthfppV;t,
heed her appeals, and now fills a dishonest graVe;
John Brown himself was not much better, Ihe
Pawtucket Gazette says: "A gentleman of Wor
cester, JMass., who went to North Elba for thepur-
pose or accompanying iirs urown vo Virginia 10
receive the remains of her husband, gave an ac
count of his journey. We are informed that he
found the family miserably poor in want of the
common necessaries of life, in fact that clothin
had to be procured for Mrs Browu before she
could start on her journey. A sympathizer with
Brown who heard the narrative, came away with
the conviction that however strong might have
been Brown s sympathy tor the 'colored man, he
could have cared but little for Ins own white wif
and children. Cook's philanthropy was rather
more of the practical sort. If he did not look out
for his wife, he certainly had an eye to the inter
ests ot some or her relatives. Here is an extract
from a Charlestown letter to the New York Herald
which throws some light upon his character
I "I have just learned an incident of Cook, which
betrays the great philanthropy ot his magnanimous
heart ior the slave. Ihis I get from a gentleman
who is personally cognizant of the fact. It is, that
a lew days before the Harpers rerry affair, Cook
was engaged in shooting at a target at Knoxville,
four miles from the Ferry, with several boys. "Af
terwards he called on Mrs Hughes, an at
his wife, and strongly advised her to sell a slave
man, stating that 'something might turn up to ren
der h'm valueless;' and that if she would consent to
sell him, he knew a gentleman who would give her
1000 for him. This was a strong point against
Cook, and clearly proved his utter recklessness and
weakness of character, and his real disposition. If
such was a sample of his philanthropy and love of
the slave, it is to be rejoiced at that such a hypo
crite has been punished in such an appropriate
way."
Trial of Stevens. Andrew Hunter, Esq., in
a letter to George Scnnott, Esq., of Boston, informs
him that Stevens, one of the two remaining Har
per's Ferry insurgents, will be tried at Charles
town, Va., some time during thev winter, probably
January. The time, however has not been fixed.
A letter from another source says:
Stevens is an intelligent and powerful built j'oung
man of 28 years, who formerly belonged in Nor
wich, Conn. He was batlly wounded during the
attack on the armory, when he was dangerously
shot receiving five balls in his body, three of which
the surgeons could not extract. He was next in
command under Captain John Brown, and acted
as drill-master. He is to be tried on the same
charges as Brown, and their mutual confidential
relations were such that, at Brown's request, Ste
vens occupied the same cell with him throughout
his imprisonment.
CAUSES OF LEFT-HANDEDNESS.
The question has been much discussed among
anatomists, whether the properties of the right
hand, in comparison with those of the left, depend
on the course of the arteries to it. It is affirmed
that the trunk of the artery going to the right arm
passes off from the heart, so as to admit the blood
directly and more forcibly into the small vessels of
the arm. This is assigning a cause which i un
equal to the effect, and presenting altogether too
confined a view of the subject; it is a participa
tion in the common error 01 seeking in the mech
anism the cause of phenomena which have a deep
er source.
For the convenience of life, and to make us
prompt and dexterous, it is pretty evident that
there ought to be no hesitation which hand is to
be used, or which foot is to be put forward; nor is
there, in fact, any such indecision. Is this taught,
or have we this readiness given to us by nature?
It must be observed, at the same time, that there
is a distinction in the whole right side of the bouy,
and that the left side is not only the weaker in re
gard to muscular strength, but also in its vital or
constitutional properties. The development of
the organs of action and motion is greater upon
the right side, as may at any time be ascertained
by measurement, or the testimony of the tailor or
shoe-maker; certainly, this superiority may be said
to result from the more frequent exertion of the
right hand; but the peculiarity extends to the con
stitution also, and diseases attack the left extremi
ties more frequently than the right.
In opera-daneers, we may see that the most dif
ficult feats arc performed by the right foot. But
their preparatory exercises better evince the natu
ral weakness of the left limb, in order to avoid
awkwardness in the public exhibition; for if these
exercises be neglected, an ungraceful performance
will be given to the right side. In walking be
hind a person, it is very teldom that we see an
equalized motion of the body; and if we look to the
left root, we shall linu that the tread is not so farm
upon it, that the toe is not so much turned out as
it is in the right, and that a greater push is made
with it. No boy hops upon his left foot unless he
be left-handed. The horseman puts his left foot
in the stirrup, and springs from the right.
We think we may conclude that everything
being adapted, in the conveniences of life, to the
left hand as, for example, the direction of the
worm screw, or of the cutting end of the auger
is not arbitrary, but is related to a natural endow
ment of the body, lie who is left-handed is most
sensible to the advantages of this adaptation, from
the opening of a parlor door to the opening of a
1 pen-knife. On the whole, the preferences of the
right hand are not the result ot natit, but is a
natural provision, aud is bestowed for a very obvi
ous purpose, and the property does not depend
on the peculiar distribution of the arteries to the
arm, but the preference is given to the right foot
as well as to the right hand. Sir Chat. Btll.
Wife Poisoning. Considerable excitement
has been caused at Foughkeepsie by the examina
tion of a man named Ifhmaei Freeman for having
poisoned his wife, Lydia Freeman, to recover her
will, by which he becamep ossessed of a house and
lot,
DREAMING.
A correspondentfe r5raiklin (N.C.) Obser
ver furnishes that, ap-,'with a chapter on "Onei-
romancy," from wh'rcljwe take the following:
f;.V '
I know
plen,ty ofppple who believe as strongly
icaf at4od reams, as in th e existence
Sn the typical
othe Deity. f7Thi. bVwg the case, we comenow
Ito inquire inttje physiology of dreaming. Dream-
lirg ts apyqe; njireiy conunea to ine Drain; ana
may bejedto' be an irregular action of that or
gan, in which the memory and imagination have
unMfm thewilLis
nearly always supenaed; hough the power of as
sociation seems to be perfect indeed, some times
surprisingly vivid. Gall, a distinguished German
phrenologist, supposes that the brain consists of a
plurality of organs; that these organs severally re
quire rest; that during sleep some of these organs
are at rest (asleep) while others are awake and in
action; this latter is, he supposes, sub
stantially dreaming. Some think that the mind is
always in action while sleeping, as well as when
awake, and that during sleep, we are continually
dreaming, but have no knowledge of our dreams
unless partially awake. Others think that dream
ing is produced by irritations or impressions, made
directly or indirectly on the brain. Whatever
opinion may be adopted, it is evident that impress
ions made on the senses, frequently produce the
most exaggerated representations in the brain.
Dr. Gregory had a bottle of warm water applied to
his feet, while indisposed slept and dreamed that
he was making a journey to iEtna. At another
time, he having thrown the cover off his bed,
dreamed that he was walking on the ico on Hud
son's Bay. One of your correspondents says that
on a certain occasion, he dreamed that some one
was founding a church on him; but on waking
found that it was only one of his neighbors lyiug'
across his person. These examples abundantly ,
prove that dreams may always bo referred to some
local cause reflecting its impressions on the brain.
Though it must be admitted that sometimes during
sleep, intellectual operations of great difficulty have
been performed. But this is due to the fact that
only a single impression is made at once, and the
mind being more composed and free from distrac
tion, the ideas are more vivid.
Consumption as Affected by Complexion.
The Edinburg Medical Journal publishes some
curious observations made by Dr. Beddoc on the
supposed proclivity of phthisis in persons of xan
thous (rather yellow) complexion. Ihe number
of cases noted was five hundred, two hundred and
forty of whom were natives of Scotland, two hun
dred and soventcen were English, and forty-three
were Irish. Persons having gray hair were not
noted. These observations not only disprove the
old notion of the special liability of xanthous per-
sons, but go tar towards proving consumption to
bo more rife among dark-eyed, dark-haired people.
Dark eyes were more frequently met with among
the phthisical (consumptive)' people than was any
other color. Red hair rose slightly above, and
fair hair fell a little below, the average. Brown
hair counted little more than three-fourths of its
proportionate number. Dark-brown, on the other
hand, rose almost as high above the average, and
black still higher, showing an excess in the pro
portion of more than three to two. The frequency
of black hair among the non-phthisical Irish does
not tell much on the average, as Ireland furnishes
only forty-three cases out of the five hundred -
ess than nine per cent. lhat consumption may
be very frequent among persons of fine skin aud
delicate complexion, Dr. B. does not deny; in fact,
he believes that a very fair complexion, especially
when conjoined with dark hair and eyes, is very
often associated with proclivity to consumption.
It is also conceivable that the progress of the dis
ease may be in general more rapid in fair than in
dark subjects.
Singular. Alleged Discovery. The Paris
correspondent of the Boston Traveler says that
Velpau, the surgeon, has stated that an honorable
surgeon or physician named Brocco had made the
following experiment:
He had placed before the face of a person, be
tween the eyes, at a very short distance, rather a
brilliant object. In a few minutes the person,
who was made to look fixedly at the object, was
found to squint, and soon fell into catalepsy, and
was spontaneously deprived of all sensibility. This
singular discovery made Mons. Brocco suspect
that this state of insensibility might be as perfect
as that obtained by anesthetic agents. He deter
mined to make experiments with it, und found
that the state of insensibility produced was as per
fect as that obtained by the use of ether and chlo
roform. Three experiments out of five attempts
arc reported as successful. Tn one of these cases
a man underwent a surgical operation for an abeess,
which required an important incision. The insen
sibility lasted ten or twelve minutes after the oper
ation. The patient was entirely unconscious of all
that had taken place.
The Washington States of Thursday says that
just before twelve o'clock on Wednesday last, a cra
zy fellow, in Washington, who answers to the ex
pressive and euphonious name of America Bun
combe, took his seat in the chair of the Speaker
of the House of Representatives and commenced
the delivery of a speech. His opening sentence
"The word ot'Gou came uuto me, saying, get theo
unto the city of Washington" was interrupted by
the Doorkeeper, who quietly conducted the speak
er to a position outside the hall.
Jewelry. It is stated by a writer in the Au
gusta (Ga.) Chronicle: 1 have visited these
(Northern) "Jewelry. Manufactories' aHl can
testify that there are numbers which make such
stuff expressly for auction sales at the South. I
speak from knowledge when 1 say that a five dollar
gold piece will make a barrel full of fine(!) breast-
pins, earpins, lockets, and full sets generally. So,
too, with their silverware. Most of it is made of
zinc, and coated with the thinnest possible layer of
silver.
Look Out. It is said that several Congress- .
men from Georgia, South Carolina, and perhaps
some other Southern States, will shortly appear in
the House of Representatives dressed in Home
made suits.
J. B. SfCiVAKL
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