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Saturday, November 17, 1S49.
COTTON The latest foreign in
telligence gives an advance of Jd ri
former pneea. Fim he Charleston
r papers, we quo'e 10 7-8 a 11 1-8.
Columbia papers, 9 3 4 a 10 3 4.
AW IrorA:. The election are ver,
and the whig h?ve a majority ol 99 n
joint ballot.
Mississippi.---The Democrats have
swept the State, making a gain of one
Congressman.
Michigan Has gone for ihe Demo
cratic Tn-ke-, entire.
California. A ('(invention has been
held in California, in whirh it w
ag'ted, ammo'iy, that slavery
should not exist there., nor free Ne
groes bo allowed to go (here.
Q&- Mjor J. A. Yung,of Charlotte,
l,aa been elected Brigadier General of
the 5ih Brigade, N. C. Militia, vice
Gen. Neel, resigned. T here was no
opposition.
CO"The Salisbury Watchman, of l ist
week, has not been received at our
office, bat we have accidentally met
wnh a copy in another quarter The
Editor corrects one statement, we pre
sume "by authority," relative to the
opinion of the Hm, D. F. C Id well, as
i his jurisdiction in the case if manda
mus, argued by Col. Wheeler; tht
Judge did not, it seems, "claim jurisdic
tion." Well, we were mistaken, we
suppoie. Again the Editor saya that
Col. W heeler has not carried up the
matter to the Supreme Court. Right:
he has not : he ha had satisfaction
enough in havi; g exposed the trickery
wtiica nis Dftn ueo to distranenise a
larye number of officers, and elevate a
gentleman, with ut the least experience
in military life. We hope this wtil be
the end of the matter -or, truly, from
the action of the last Legislature, the
military is become a farce, and it mat
iers Intie who plays the principal
characters.
NOTICE.
All persona indebted to John Ratn-
snur, Senior, by note given the 25 h
INovember last, are requested to come
forward, and settle ihe same with 'he
undersigned, living two miles west of
Liiiicolnlon.
DAVID HEDKK,
Nov. 17. 34-2t
Fifty Dollars Reward.
RAN AW AY lrom the
subscribers, near V ah
ington, Georgia, their Ne-
iti.'iinmi
gro Doy, RCii.nriiM, a
dork mulatto, about 5 feet
8 niche high, well built,
rather slim.aboui 35 sears
old and generally wearing large whik
era. Said boy was purchased from J.
a. uauiMiur, fc,a., ot Liincoluton. a
month or two since, atier having rana
2VO MISTAKE, THIS TIME ! :
ggFRESH STOCK r-TT
eygy i ury vjoous, groceries, ctc.icrX
R. E. JOHNSTON, S. XV. corner court square,
LINCOLNTON, N. C.
Has received, and now offer to the pub'ic on reasonable termt, a lare and
choice assortment of DRY GOODS and GROCERIES, heids every other arti
cle brought to this place. His goods are selected for him bv his brother in the
Noith. with special reference o this market ; thus he will be enabled to supply the
hest goods at the lowejt prices. He has also received his supply of
HATS, CAPS, BOOTS, SHOES, &c.
Ready Made Clothing,
OF EVERY DESCRIPTION,
OCT The great excitement aiCharlotie
this week, besides court, is the meteor
ic stone, found in ('atbarrus county, an
arcount of which will be found in ano
ther Column. It weighs about 19
pounds, is apparently a qnality of Iron
ore, and has not the least appearance ot
sulphur, or o'her requeue lor enmbua.
ti-n. It is to be sera to Pi of. Shepard,
lor analyni ; therefore, if ihere is any
thing in it, we may look tor lots of theo
ry. the practice, we do not care about
being too familiar with. .We saw a
great many beautiful and rare specimens
of minerals, at the laboratory of Dr. VV.
F. Andrews, which to us possessed a far
greater interes'., accompanied as they
were with the proper explutuuion of
their class and locality, by Dr. A.
We found every thing, as we anticipa
ted, in Charlotte ; the spirit of improve
ment is rife and the people ate alrea
dy beginning to believe it a heapott,
Sadler's Hotel, was crowded,but he hid
ample accommodations for all and, it)
fact, he will allwnya have the run of
ot custom, if he continues so well .to do.
serve it. Next is our friend Kerr, who
comes in lor a goodly share of patron
age, and who always has to greet you,
a Iriendly smile.
The Sons of Temperance, h;ive a
Division here.-r-funiberuig about 50 1
We undeTs'and a celebration is to tke
place tnday, when a Bible will be pre
sented to them, on the part of the La
dies of Charlotte.
The only large building we see go
ing up, is .a brick store snd dwelling lor
Dr. Parke, icnediately opposite his old
sta id on the main-st. There are others
going up, however, and several b ieg
improved. We did not hear as roui.h
of the rail-road as formerly, but, pre
sume, as most of the road is let out, V
ceases to be a subject of speculation,
if any are bit, they seem resolved to
v grin and bear it out. One thing, it re
quires but a little pereverance and goi-d
management, to make ( hnrhtte the
point of trade for Western Carolina.
The male part of the cittz'-ns sffm
to partake I irgelv of the tribe of Eau,
or to be born under t- e sign Capricorn.
For of all thrf -vh kers, zes. colors,
and modes de Parisitnne, Charlotte i
the place to find them i" perfections it
is a false idea that whi.-kers become
fvfrv one : far from i;. and in fact
there are but few instances tl at they
can be admired, but to see some of the
fiery red, and grz!y bla'-k. that we fnve
teered clear of ihe day or two we were
from home, would beat Dr. Andrew's
Cabinet of curioiiies, in anv plnce else
but Mecklenburg county. It is a pry
Mr. Badger had not some authority in
that qu-irer he would isue his ukase
demanding the abolition of these ab
slractions, and substitute a comb by
way ol a "Proviso "
Louisiana Elections- The elections
in this State took place on Monday last.
The Democrats were successful in the
city. Wnlker, the Democratic candi
date for Governor, has a majority of
252, and Louis Dene, the candidate for
SU riff 2 in- j -ruy. There has been a
great Democratic gain throughout th
S:ate, as compared wnh the vote given
at tJtelast Presidential election.
In ihe first DwtrC, the Democratic
candidate ha been fleered to Cotigress,
and in the second District the Whig
candidate was iu ceasluJ there will,
therefore, he no change m the political
representation of Louisiana in Con
greas.
The steamboat Ohio, Capt. Black,
from Cincinnati, (says the N. O. Delta
of the 4ih.) arrived here this morning,
having on board Major Duval aud Mr.
Bright, with the Seminole delegation,
being thirteen in number, including two
interpreters. These Indians are en
route for Florida, for the purpose of
having a "tiik" and making evryihing
firaight but his leg with Billy Bow
legs, Sam Jones, and other chiefs, in or
der iu induce the remnawt of the Sem
inoles to consent to leave the peninsular
and rejoin the main body.
wa from him, and bejng captured near Silk-, Satins, Muslins, G.ngha.ns, Prints, Sinwls, Bonneis, Ribbons,
uarDourMMiie, jie.uucky. tie is well Artificial. Perfumery. &-., Rroadrloths, Vestings, Neck-kerchiefs,
Lillun1cUu,Dnx1t)i)!Incireauiiiiu and everv article .,t uUe.nen's wear.
write, Hotl i q .tie intelligent. R fls, R flr$ Barrels, double and siiigl barrel Shoi Gut-s, Revolvi ,g Pistols,
ne wh sen aoout L.iri.-ointon f sM C.iinmon d . Powder. Shut, and Lead. Cutlery of every deacription,
ween, auu is prooaoiy nort mint netgn- UUK -K vSIlOES. and NAILS, Wood aud Willow Ware,
boihood, or moving eastward; his object Saddie and Harness, German Bolting ( loth, and Screen Wire.
wreioioju as oeeo to get to a tree Upper and Sole Lea-her. Mackmack and K se Blankets,
c,l3', GUV1 ELAS'I I: Overcatd, Leaair.ot,, Fubteco Wrappers, Boots,
ine aoove rvewara win do paia on bn9, Suspenders, Canteens, Gloves, Travelling Bags, Stc.
his being lodged in the Jail of Lincoln Groceries, Hrd and Hollow Ware, Castings, Yarn, &c.
county, iorin Carolina, oy In fact, evej-v thing ihat can be exoected in a merchant establishment. The
b. fe. BARRETT, I gu.da of other Me.ctiants having been picked over, now is the time to choose from
Agent tor K. vv . p.,ie & Co. our fresh supply.
Lmcnlnton, N. C, Nov. 16. 1849. OCTAIinost ail kinds ol Produce taken in exchange for Goods. All 1 ask n to
North f!arolim-n Ft pii.-o.Ho i.,nv I give me a call, aud I will aslomsn viu. 31 if Nov. 17
d times, and lorward but as above.
Nov 17
00 The Supreme Cou't for Cleve
land will be in session at Shelby the
ensumg week. We purpose bing
there on Tuesday. Our friends will
find us "about3' Hardin's Hoiel, whose
bouse has been recenily fi ted up, and
whose accommodations, it is said are
hard to beat.
&tr We would call attention to the
advertisement of Mr. R. E. Johnson,
in to-day's paper. His slock has en
selected with care, aud is quite extensive.
OCT "The Sketches of the North
Cun-lna Preas," by Tacitus, the hrst
number ol which we copy today, will
prove of interest to the general reader,
as us preparation has cost much tiouble
us d research. The gentleman who has
undertaken it, is well qualified to man
the suiiject ; and we therefore look
uuXtousiy lor the succeeding numbers.
No Hogs have vet reached this
place ; but it is generally supposed that
t i e selling price will be about 3 cents
uross. The Ashvilie Mtssenger, ol the
15 n tnst., say : -
There have passed through this
nUce in the last ten days, unwinds of
20 000 hogs. The ho. in 20 ouie ol
place could lake each omex bv th
t.iil (wtu re they have an) and mane
regulnr line ot 'succession' or hog row
for 60 miles ! Such a grunting, squeal
mg and corn u a hing, has tiaidlv ever
been known, ('urn 50 ci. a bushel
pork 3 Jo S3 50 per hundred, gro.
MMUUhD,
by
34-tf
MOORE COBB,
MERCHANT TAILORS, MAIN -STREET, LINCOLNTON, N. C.
(One door west of Motz's Hotel,)
Have just received their FALL aud WINTER supply of
llBADY-fflADU CLOTHING,
Town Ordinance.
wJJV ORDlJSVi.XCR for the belter Go.
vt rvmcnt of the Jegroesof the Town if
BE IT ENACTED by the Authority
of the T on Commissioner, and it is
hereby enncted by the authority of the
same, I hat, from and after the 15th day
of N'lvember. 1849. Pa sues, oeruiittin?
JNegroes to g t,i more than one nlace W hich has been seitcied bv one of the firm with great care. ieing lauors
waiun the 1 own of Lmcolotfi.. on th. themselves. hov can lemt dv anv delects tnat may occur. Call and see their
saaio night, hall be void and ol uoeffm; Dress and Frock Coals, Sacks, Vests. Pants. Cloaks and Ucer-Coats,
except upon business of the owner, in of everv deacriuuou aud ao iuv. Call and see if we cannot totlT vou both in the
wiiicn case ine rass ahall specily that artiel. ami ..n. lor we will aell low. Uct 7
th M . . l. . " r
ma orsin 13 upon HUC'I DUSmeaS.
Be it further enacted, That uionthlv
I a.ses tu more tuan one nlace in the
I'wn of Lmcolni on, shall be of no
effect; That Patrol is hereby required to
observe ihis enactment, and in all cases
to ti.fl ci the punishment prescribed by
lav. I Resreetfullv infor.n their friends and the oublie. generally, that thev havft
iSe it further enacted, l hi it -an receivea ana are now opening, a largeaiucK oi gooa new
Nejrro be found walking the Streets
wnh a Club or tsink. wi. shrill for eah
jirut every c ffence receive filieen lashes,
aud ihat each and every Patiol shall
have the authority necessary to carry
int'i effect the above enactment.
Published by order of the Town
Council.
WM. H. MICH 4 L,
Secretary of Council.
Lincointon, Nov. 17. 1S49. 34
How is your Time, Folks!
SLADK, KISTLELi & CO.
P o o r 11 o u s e .
The Warde s for the county of Lincoln,
will let out the Four House and Ihe Pau
pers therein, for tbe year ISil), to the luw
est Didoet,ai B. JS. Johnson Hotel, in Lin
colnioii.on the first Satuniay in December
next I he keeper if required to furuish
board, v. atiing, and luel tu the paupers.
There are .five paupers at present on the
premises, and the kee.er m allowed bv eon
tiact tor the piestnt year, the rum ol fifty
five dollars lor each pauper. He also has
liie uat of ihe poor bouse tract of land,
M. lil'LL.
Chairman of the Board.
Oct. 27 32-4t
ry Goods and Sil&s,
Groceries, Hardware, Glass and China-Ware,
Roots, Shoe-jHats, fine and cheap; Carpenter Tools, Sheet and Rod Iron, Castings
Pain's, Oils, Drus, I)e Stuffs, Baltimore tanned Sole Leather,
Saddles, Bridles, Martingales, Sjddle Uags ; and a lot of seasonable
Eeady-llade Clothing,
Which thev off.T for sale ver !w, at the old Remhardt stand, south-east corner
of the court square. No trouble to show go '! ; Come iud see them!
CjF Countiy Produce taken in exchange for g?ods.
Lmcolnton, October 7 29-:f
J. A. SADLER'S IIOTEi.
CHARLOTTE, X. C.
Having become owner o:
.half thu property, hp
leave to say to my kind Pa
'iron;), and the Public gener
aiiy, that it still will be kept open as
Hotel. Tne interior of this House has
In Lincoln county, on the 15th inst
Wtn. J. Hoke, lq. Mr.JiRot) Williams,
sohiiei uf ih Aiexn an war, to Miss Alary i
L. U ise, of this county.
The cake, kind fnei ds, tby care provided,
'Mi:g Mal'ring mouths has been divided ;
fto long-r wise may it still appear,
rio:e lui me brave deseive the fair."
VALUABLE FlWVEll T recemly b,lufi,led pn ayin i..feno.
Iio iiu eiiiuiisuuiciit -in iota port ui no
country.
I will also, on this occasion, tende-
TJlC Subscriber OlTerS for sincere t .anks for the very liberal
patronage 1 have enjoyed, and promise,
if the closest attention to business can
retain the same, not to lose it.
J. A. SADLER.
The Stockholders of the High Shoal
Manufacturing Compiny, art? requ- sled
lo meet at L-ncohiion, on the llth day
of December next to transact some im
portant business.
ANDREW HOYL.Pr.Vi.
Nov. 17. 24-
11 anted to Hire,
AtJLE BODIED' MEN,
white or bi ick, to work upon
the Greenville and Columbia Rail Rind,
lajiug Superstructure between Colum
bia and Ntwberrv f.. H., lor whom lib
eral wages wiil be given, and punctual
pn meni.
Apidy to the Chief Engineer, at Ins
ofDce, Columbia,- or to Butier & Sum
nifcis, ('onir ictors, on the hue ot road.
Wm. SPENCER UROvVN,
Chief Engineer G. & C. it. U. Co.
Nov. 17. ' 34-4t '
Nov 3
J3-4t
Merchant JSIills.
sale hli whole p oiaiion. lying sveu
null s wet ot Lircolutou, in Gaston
Coui'ty, intersecting the Spartanburg
and ' ew .Mureaniou raads. Ihe trci
cout m ns
?145 ' ACRE:
about 150 under cultivation, with good
feuce.t he balance ihe best ot wood land, The Mill of ihe undersigned, three
with dwePt' g, kitctieti, siabien and oiln r anj rt ,, ait ltne3 ri0rtn f Lmcoluti-n.
oui-uuiidings, good water, wiiti a cha- has underyone a thorough repair, and i.-
Ieheate spring, aud good meadow, with nw prepared to do Grinding of every
bottom adjoining. As the subcnber description, having a good, .capable, unc
lniends moving away, ne win sen uns fl0(tt8t Muler. c! 20 vcars experience
desirabie propeity.on the most ieason
dble terms tor rash, or approved tiado
ALSO,
Another Tract on ihe new Rutherlord
Road, containing between 3 and 4UU
acres, lying on the north 'de ot Indian
Creek, m Lii.colo county .about 7i miles,
from L.iiCoimon, with 2 improvumtuts,
and necessary outbuilding?.
tLW, PESS & AYUE'S
Another Trict, known as the Ilughey GOLD LEAF ROUGH y READY-
15 r ou I rac, containing between
OCT Their Saw-Mill, being furnished
with one of Culiiei's best wheels, ct.
lutn ufT lumber at the thcitest nonce.
Tne public patronage is icque- ed.
J. &. D. RAMSOUR.
N. B. They te piepared to crush
Corn in ihe La is.
Oc . 20, 1649. "31-:f
laool 2 ere, in
Balias !
Watch and Clock Makers.
The Clean Sweep nearly opposite Rotten
Row we can rake the stakes, eat the
cakes, and use up any thing that belongs o
this resion ot country; if there is any knuck
up or knock down we are aunie.
N. B. With s super extra feeling- of
"ra'.itude to our pairons hereiolore, we com
mend ourselves to ihe pu&lic, and s'lll Lope
tnat they wiii continue tu favor us with
their pairoiftge. Ail wurk warrauted, and
at the bhorlesi notice.
P. B. CORBY & CO.
C3 We can fix off a Watch or Clock
in leas tune than me Oulginebutt the iiuli
off the tfrMge. Sure as E7 X. M; P.
Nov 1ft 33-if
Dr. ALEXANDER RAMSODR,
Having IcK-aled liimstlf one mile and a half
west of Lincohitoii. on trie Rutherford road;
on the place formerly occupied by Lawsm
Henderson, dee'd. offers his professional tier
vices co the citizens ui ibis and the adjuiutrig'
counties. :
Nov S, IB t8. S7-tf
SADDLE, BUI 2i LCS, liujsy
and CariMge iIaRNESS ; Vagm
Gearing, (dollars, home made, IrAh
Tine and coarse, for tale cheap ai my
tiop, on main street, opposre Slade's
hotei. J.T.ALEXANDER.
Sept 15 . 26-
80 and 100 Acres,
tPlth two good oichards, meados, and
the riecess iry outnuudings. 1 In plan
tation also iie.t on toe .iieis ol Indian
creek, in Gaston county.
MOcES M. Rc BERTS.
sept 1 24-if
TOBACCO.
IT arr anted Superior to anything of
the kind ear introduced in this country.
Alt e ai-k it a ihoiouii trial ol it.
Call and examine for yourselves.
R. E. JOHNS I ON
Julv 21 18-
A Splendid
assortment vf prio
nd bcMMER Goons
ctieorr i.. -aii ver for cash, or on a credit to
.punctual dealers, is no urfered, ai uiy storo
in LiriCi;tiitidT iall and examine.
C. C. HxsuEnsow.
mv 12 y-
urctiu; aud Ueartu Uag
tor tai by
C C. HHJiocKSOjr