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ASHEVILLE, IT.
C. THuTlSDAY, . AUGUST 30,11855. 5; ' , rV.i:.:;: v : ' " ; V7H0IE ITO. 3ld . "
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A. W. BUETON,
A T T p H N E-Y. A T LAW,,
AtJSXcifrr fij aetJJiciat Circit,
frtrtor, CLEAYEtASD COC5TT, 5. CAROL! X A.
If ILL practice In the Superior Conrts or Law
1 Equity f Cherokee, Mun Jckon liar-
?etoVrll, CahUell, VTating. DurSusKntdierford
ClraTchaJ. Also, la t!ic Supreme Court at
Wr?CcI?tlons of nil kinds, loclading Tcrulon
'.irj. attended f strictly.
Erfer fa the Judges of the Supreme and Sapc
njrCoart of North Carolina.
Z. B. Vance,
ATTORNEY AT LAW,
A HE VI LLC, X. C.
. Au?ut 251833. . 211
David Coleman
Attorney at Zni
IBUUNSVILLE, N. C.
Much 3, 1S53. tf.
E. ION WILSON,
ATTORN IS Y AT Is A Y t
DUKN'SVILLE, N. C.
Jan H,
ISoo.
B. H. HE2TEY,
i T TOR N B Y A T L A W
AsirnviLr.n, n. c.
J. T. GIBSON,
A T T a R y ; y A T ls j r f
DUKN'SVJLLE, X. C.
Gr. W. WHITSON,
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SUBGEON fftZ? DENTIST,
ASIICVILLE, X. C.
. DR. J. F. IX HARDY
A X D
DRl W. L. HILLIARD,
HAVE tlU iUy a.Ki.itcd tlim5lv in tlie
I rjt;Vf f .ft:)ICI.IJ, in its ration LmnclK-s.
fl. II in laily in ttio village, be
al-i.rn rca ly I cxaiuiuc catc anJ make out pie
XTi4ionf, an-l nlno in 1U w!r vi.U raisin
tfi- f.nfrj. Fr. Hillianl willattvn.l to Iiis tn
n-JcintTT jricticc.$ umuI. Wc wouM ck
iu!lrnll Ilic attention of all persons laborin
unh'f tUrx$ ntjuiriDs Surgical aid, to thisrani.
tt will tkrtHxi.it ains to ftM.t all iicn
lifirrat aIstanct in procuring suitable loanlin?
('knc in oriM-ar the il!acv. ih! rrnJcr them
ta- k rflHf a. I ho iirofj'!ba i rabble uf.
O rr?at lr. Hilliard .1 Drugstore.
A'acTi!!. January , 1. tf
"hTl KEILSOIT, HL D.,
ASIIKVILLE, N.
Juwary 11,15-5. T t
" imTOTEEYKOiSsr"
If WIXG pwrrruanotly !c3tcl irLAslH'tille, of
ft hi 4 Prof-local M.ricis tu the citizcLS of
tnm an! country,
Ortirf and roIJciiw, Asbcvillc Hotel.
Marcb S.lPrt. - ly
Dr. J. D. Boyd &, Dr. J. LI. Stevens
ItAVK ojciatrl in the pracli-c of A-'rwrf.
All j.IiraiirtiiUuH vt with -prompt atK-iitkrii.
Otiioe. MHjth end of Court House.
At-tUte, Jlay 3, IS" A. tf
r Eankin, Pulliam & Co,,
IMP0RTKK5 J.N'O AVHOLESAI.K HEALEItS IX
FtrrUn and Domestic Staple and !aucj
Dry Goods and Clothing,
1S1 MEKTIX(S STKELT,
. CIi.nrlcatuH, S. C.
rtf. D.'RJtNKtV, ) i V. M. CIIAIOUILES,
R. w. rt lUAU, j ( A. D. SMITH.
S3HTII & McUOU'ELL,
Heaters in Dry Goods, Hardware, Gro
ceries "Crockery, Sec, fcc.
; AfhevtUe X. C.
D. RANKIN" & CO.
Healers tu Dry Goods, Groceries, Hard
. ware, Crocket y, Sec. Sec.
Ashcvillc, X. C.
Dealers in Dry GochIs Groccric?, atd
' Mcrchand:so generally;
ASIIEVILLF, X. C.
Eamsay's Piano Store,
... . , f ; ' colcmcia; p. ; c. ... z ,
Husic and Musical Instruments
ri xuxxs & Cos ratout pi-
W. L. HILUASD, BL D.;
Apothecary & Druggist,
Ashcvillc, IV. C .
HAS notr, .nn.I will ki.p constantly on Land,
... a' veil Wlixted slotk of . T ........ ,
Pure nntl Genuine
1 1??, Mt'iieut'x Chemicals. Paints.
Oils, Ihe yij, Painters' arti
tics, j fuh , A'atl and 7 oath , t
II rushes, Fine Soaps, Co
lognc Water, Hair. :
Oils.. UxtractSf
ij'C-' J"C 5c. ' ,
Iltitaj cmhI cam and attention in tho sc
1)3 of his stock, tlie patronc of ttic pnb-
u rcp;ctfaHy olicitcdi feeling Asurc-d that
tp u j aud prices of his goods caunot
to render atisf;ction to all. j - -
XtrPhyMciunt prccrtptiocs - accuratcty
apounj!rd at !l hours. ' - - ,
Aabcrillc, April 5, '53. tf '
dr. p. l mmm,
Wholesale and Retail Druggist
AXDEiisox a ii s.:c.
IT AS just reccircd, and trill keep, constantly on
uanu, a very urgi ana well selected atock of
PaiutSj! Otts, innsics,
Brushes, Aincov Glass,
lTrcnch and American.
Also, Dealer in American, French and English
Chemicals, Drtigs,
J'trfumery, French Candies, Snuffs, Fin
Tobacco nntl Cigars
FAXCY ARTICLES AXD DYE-STUFFS.
ALSO
Fine Brandies and Wines.
Sold only for medical purpose.
i
Merchants and all otbers can depend nnnn tbeir
orders meeting prompt attention, ujion tho iuot
accommexuiiDc terms." '
Physicians and Families can rely on bavins their
prescriptions carefnuy coniiounded.
His (Jootisre selected with great care, and
will be warrantrd n reprwated. . .
i,Call at No. 3, Brick Ilanc, one door above
Harrison & Crovlcs law odicc.
Autnsl 10,1801.
Cancers Can Be Cured.
DR. CLOP TON
i
OFFERS rrofosMonal Services to the alTlIc.
ted in the Trt&itim-nt of Cancers. Scrofula, tumors,
nki-rs, crysijiejas, hca?d-heads, white nucllinl
pain in the bones or joints, dyt-peista, diseases of
the kidncysr yphili!t, venenal atkctions, ring
worm or tetttr. rheumati.mguot,o!dsores. F.rom
hi Micct-s. in the treatment of these diseases, he
ttx"!s iafe in saying he will turn none away until
I hey are licet ually cured, when their general
health is not destroyed. He will not require
anything unijl a cure is etlVctcd. . His treatment
is not in the least painful or unpleasant. He will
y half price for nil young negrucs tifilicttd tcitk
tiny of t.hc alfre tlixjscs. '
I wlilpayose hundred dollars-for every case of
Scrofula I faij to cure, when the general health is
not de5trovod. ,
Palton, "da., April 10. 18oo. '
N. 11. Dalton i within a few hours drive of
these celebrated watering places, Catoosa, Coliut
tah. and Gordon Springs. Otlice one door balow
C li. Wellboru's Stoic, Daltou Georgia. '
This is to certify that I had a very painful can
cer on my face that extended so larjntoiny mouth
that I could eat with no satisfaction, and after
trying a great many painful remedies that only
aggravated the disease, and made it grow .worse,
I called on Dr. Clop ton of Palton, G.i., who orres
ted the diease immediatelv and in a few weeks
my cancer was e ntirely well, I would rccommeud
all tliose affliCjteil with cancers, to delay no time,
I nt place themselves under the treatment of Dr.
Cloptou, immediatelv ami bo cured.
MItS. LUCY HARALSON,
Whitfield County, Ga.
ilIU.RMIi!!!
S5 00 KEWAKD!
gS llic night of iho lemh of March,
IS55, David Anderson went to the
hor.e of HhoIi Henry about 0 miles west of Dan
dridge in Jelliron county, Tennessee, armed with
a Ritle gun, fith which he gave said Henry one
mortal llow on the head, breaking his skull bone,
and with which sfoke the sard Henry died on the
Hthof said month. Said Anderson is about 5
feet 8 or a inches high, heavy built, fciir hair, of a
ruddy complexion, drink liquor, noisy and quick
spoken. Tbe sum of Tho Hundred and Fifty Dol
lars will be given for his apprehension and delivery
to the nnder!ign-d, or for his apprehension any
whert in Jail so that the undersigned can have him
regularly committed.
March 1, 1 tf.
BENJAMIN HENRY.
Ulatresses ! Mattresses ! !
UAiMCit is coming, antl every fami
ly ought to he provided wilh good
s
MATTRESSES.
The nndersigncd are prepared to make mat
tresses of a very superior character indeed the
article now manufactured by them is far superior
to anything nf the kind ever before offered to the
people of Western Carolina". They have a supcri
or workman: employed, and are now prejuiredlo
till all orders promptly, and at rates which cannot
fail to giro ht bract ton.
An v orders left with Smith &. McDowell, or
Smith Baird & Vance, Asheille, will rveciv
prompt attention.
Mattresses will bo delivered nt the residerce o
purchasers. W.T. DICKENSON & Co.
Stoeksvillc T. O., Buncombe county, N. C. .
March 15, 1K55-Cm.
a01d Things Sliall be Done
Away."
The nnder?fgned, successors to Smith. Rafrd &
Vance, havipg associated themselves together un
der the name aud style of
SMilTII, BAIRD tfe CO., ;
for the purpose of carryingon the Mercantile bu-
siness. in ics various branches, beg leave to say
that therarenow receiving accessions to their
stock direct from New York, Boston, Philadel
phia ami Charleston, nd that it is their full in
tent tAfwle ttcir nark, In the line of bigness
Ihev have iclcctcd, and with a view of building
up ' i-rminent trade, intend reducing the ptice
of Quods ai low aa possible. Test for yourselves.
I , JJ. J. oAll 111,
A. E. BAIKD. .
II. B. VANCE, .
n. m.jones. ;
a
AshcTU!j,May.5,lSo5.
, .HIlXEIlAIiOGYi".
Assnyiiipr, Civil and illiniiieT
Krglneerlng, and SurTeyIngt, -TnEsuVseriber
U preparetl to devote special
Attention tMlif alove branches, and the applica
tion of Chemical Analy sis thereto. Persons in
tereslcdhi MINING are Invited to consult him
for information or Instruction in regard to the
most recent and valuable methods of condectinr
1 Astavs ifGold, Silver. Lead, Copper and other
.Mineral Ojcs, executed with punctuality and dis-
Asji fpcetmen of one or two ounces, Tvltb a
rtmlit.nce of 85 00 for each At iny be sent
lotheiuberilKT by mall. 'Metalhc Ore"1!
by the most speedy and accurate process at vv
for.cach pccin.cu. ..j,. .
Jluiphi-Vi If. C, JsEcary i. 1605. 1)'
THAT COMMISSION HOUSE OF
, TINLEY & HEBRON'S;
. . .Charlestcx, SJ-; , ;-.v..r ;:
TIIE only house doinp- liniBrs in v,t -:f-.
that aclunUy had any acpcrinicc in Receiving ami
iwrwaruui- 01 tioods nrvSon t iho n. r."
oiina ttiiroaa qumingthe business in July last
IS still open for the lieccirini. and HW.inr.r
,; Jt 1 . . ...v IVUIH VlSI -
kinds or goods, wares, merchandise,, machinerr:
produce, &c. v,
If you want yonrgocxls forwerded without the
.vexatious delays and enormous exiensc bills oaid
...o. u, uuU ai me same time have rour
u3.mumsKlia manner tnat somebody
UiUbenndc responsible for the damaged and lost
packagts; consign them to Tin-let & Uerbov.
uuli..vmuiH'u ana jrorwaraea alltjoods con
signed to them during all th postseason without
any extra cnaryeovcr t nose established rates as
given inrjow, and up to this time have not encoun
tered a solitary complaint.
Our Mr. Herrorf was Clerk of the Receiving and
Forwarding Department of tho Sonth Carolina
Kail Itoau Company for the pasfi seven years, and
is perfectly familiar with all their books, freight
tanas ami rujes ot sinpment, both b rail roads
and vessels, together with the mode o'fproceednre
to secure damages and pay for lost articles from
otlier parties, the proper steps of which will be
taKcn in all such cases without loss or delay to the
owners. Another important advantageis thathis
thorough knowledge of all .freights ar,d rules of
shipment enables him to instantly detect and cor
rect any overcharge in the Bills of lading, which
in all cases has to be done at that time, or be lost to
the awner, in many instances greatly exceeding
the commissions we charge. He was also raised
in Charleston, is perfectly acclimated and free
from the contagions of that city." therefore we will
underall circumstances faithfully discharge any
business entrusted to us.
All produce such as Wheat. Flour, Corn, Corn
Meal, Bacon. Lard. Butter, Eggs. Cotton. Rice,
Rye, Oats, Hay, Tobacco, wool, Feathers, Bees
wax, Potatoes, Onions. &c., consigned to us, will
be promptly sold and the proceeds returned with
out keeping the money a Jsw months to speculate
upon; for we wish it distinctly understood that we
engage in no Scculation whatever, all that we
want jsonr commission, as follows:
For Receiving and Forwarding all ordinary
packages of goods 10 cts; large packages of furni
ture and machiuery, charges according to respon
sibility. Iron and steel in loose bars, 10 cts per
hundred lbs., and storable for advancing freights
and charges 2 1-2 per cent, which you cau save by
depositing the money with us for selling produce
2 1-2 ier cent. We will also fill all orders in-this
market making the best selections forour patrons,
at 1 1-2 percent. TINLEY & 11EUR0N.
Charleston, Jan. 1st. 1855.
We beg leave to refer to the following gentlemen:
Rev. Thos. W. Atkin, Maj. M. M. Gaines, Abbe
ville, j
P. D. Gates, 12 Broadway, New York. j
Col. James Gadsden. Charleston.
John Caldwell, President of S. C. Rail Road.
Thos. Waring Auditor " '
John King, Agent " " " "
Ilvatt. McBurnev & Co., and J. S. & L. Bowie
& Co., Charleston.
W. B. A. Ramsey, Secretary of State; A. R. Cro-
zier. Comptroller of Treasury, and M. M. Swan,
Nashville. Ten.
French &Van Epps, and J.J. Bryant, Chat
tanooga. Q. A. Tipton; Railroad Agent, and mcrthants
generally Louden. Tennessee.
N. Gammon & Son.. T. J. & C. Powell, Craig
head and Deaderick, Knoxville. Tennessee.
W. Sl T. lUnis, liunan & Hamilton. Branncr &
Mitchell. Fains & King, Dandridge, Tehn.
fif The Greenville. S.C. Mountaineer, Athens,
(Oa.) Watchman, and Charlotte, N..C, Demo
crat, w ill each copy one year, and forward bill to
T & H. j 5
Clarendon Iron Works.
WILMIXGTOX, X. C.
TIIE CLARENDON IRON ' WORKS are now
prepared to receive orders for Beam, Vertical,
Horizontal or Oscillating Strain Engines, High or
Low Pressure, and adapted to all purposes; Circu
lar, Vertical and Portable Saw Aills, complete;
Pumps, Mining Machinery, Grist and Flour Mills,
complete; Parker, Turbine and other Water
Wheels, Equipping of Steamers, Car wheels and
Axles: Horse Powers of various patterns, Rice
Field Pumps and Engines; Rice Tin asheis; Shin
gle Machine, Fhalting, Pullics, Hangers, Gears,
and all other Mill Work. I
CASTINGS, 1
Iron and Brass Castings of all descriptions, ih
i hiding Ornamental Iron Bulling, Pipe, Bridge
Castings. &c, &c. Tl e Company would respect
fully invite attention to their styles and patterns
of Railing, which may be seen nt their office.
BOILEHS.
Tubular. Flue and Cylindrical Boilers, Water
Tanks, Chimneys, and all other kinds of Boiler
Work.
Repairs.
A separate department and force wilt bo kept
for repairs, w here work will bo done thoroughly
and w ith despatch. ... . .
Having large facilities, the above work will be
done on as reasonable terms as elsewhere, North
or Sonth. and in a prompt and sati-fhetofy manner.
Comnltation by letter or othcrwise.'in regard to
plans and designs for mills or their furniture, and
for manchinery generally, willingly answered. All
orders or communications to be addressed to the
undersigned.
TIENRY M. DRANE, Agent.
March 20, 1S5
Furniture For
Sale.
The undersigned keep constantly on hand at
their shop in Asheville.a large quantity of well
made and superior finished
F u rnVtuvc, t
of the most fashionable kind, consisting of
Chairs. Cane and. Cushioned bottoms
and other qualities, Sofas, Bureaus,
Guitars, and a number of Via1
I insB6ws 'and Strings
of the best quality. Those who are desirous of
purchasing any article of Furniture of any de
scription, will do well to call and see their assort
ment before purchasing elsewhere , as they ire de
termined to sell at the very lowest price and on
the best tcims. J. & J. HILDEBRAN. .
For the ladies, lEspecially
WE hare silks, satins, gingham, alnaceas, prnts,
plaids of c-ery hue and color. mnslns. mourning
mnslins.lawns cfjverr color, barn ges,delains, silk
tissues, veils, black, brow p. green amUdnc love
veils: shawls, a large and elegant assortment;
, a large anl elegant assonmenr;
Uof .every kind, worked collars. cm
der sleeves, chekutzctt; white 'and
Lnlgii.gs, lace fringe, dress trimmings,
worsted good
broidcred un
l.tjf !r laees..ed
linens, jackonnets. Victoria lawns. , Bonnets ,
BcVrade, Lace, Straw and nioomers. .Flowers,
wreaths., gloves, pxrfjincry.x:c. e.
swim p McDowell.
OB onnet3, Bonnets. .
Wo liaye just received this morning by Kx
prcJ?, aiot tif leiintifnl-Knglih-StrnwIon-net.
Will the'ladiei -call and examine them!
. .I FOR SALE.
i75r! IX 'pursuance of a - Decree of
L: the Court of Equity for Yancey
' nAllnftf i T trill caII sn ll tirotrt icfti
i
On tlih S7IIi or September
n ex t, all that valuable' body' of " :r " 1 "
Lrino; cn South Toe Rivera in 'Yancey coun
ty, tlie late residence of James McDowell,
deceased, containing in different Tracts about
2000 Acres, .'.
Of the finest land in Western Carolina.
TERMS. A credit ofone, two, and three
years will be given.4 Bond - and approved se
curity required of the purchaser. .
r M. P. PENLAXD,
C. & M. E. for xancey County.
t 9, 1855: Ntds ' , '
Aosrust
BOOTS, shoes, saddlery, hardware, candfcs, rais
ins, citron, currants, sugar, coaec, lewelry. -iron.
nails, leather, castings, and evervthins: else mu
ever heard of as an article of piercbaudise. Be
sure to call, at the old stand, and see Onr goods
and near our prices. - i
smith & Mcdowell.
Asheville, April 6,1854.
Wool Wanted;
We want to buy ten thousand pounds c:ood
clean washed Wool, for which we will pay
croods at ver? low prices. . .
; W. D. KANKIN & CO.
May 2C, '5.3. ' '
,f
SMITH, IJAIHD & VANCE takeoccasion
to inform thsir friends and the public that they
have associated with them in the Mercantile Bu
siness. R. HI. JONES, and that the style of the
firm froni and after the first of April. 1855, is
Smith, Bairi p Co.
Asheville,iMay 3, 185o.
YHEAT MARKET.
f.
I wish tomrchase three or four hundred thou
sand bushels of good merchantable wheat, for
which I will jny the highest cash price.
Charlotte, nom its facilities of transportation, is
one of the best inland markets, in the Southern
States. I have erected large Merchant Mills con
tiguous to the Railroad, capa"ble of grinding three
mndred barrels of flour per day, and to keep
them running I must have wheat. So bring it
p.Iong. if vou rant the highest figure for it. -
I am prepared to grind for toll. If you want
flour whose brand will be sufficient to sell it in
any market fn the. world, hereis the place to
avc it manufactured, ihese Mills have already
made a reputation not inferior to any in the
country. t
LEROY, SPRINGS.
June 28, 1655. 3m.
New Goods ! New Goods
JAMES M. BLAIR s .
IS now open in 2 a large and elegant as
sortment of SPRING GOODS, suited
o every class of customers. He would
respectfully request llie '
Ladies
o call, before making their summer se
ections, and would particularly invite
heir attention to his beautiful silk lis-
r -
sues, beraeeff, muslins, cinffnams, ccc.
T il E GEN T L E fl E N
will find it to their advantage to exam-
ne his varied styles at Ready Made
Clothing' coats, pants and vests; his
summer dresssoods, drab'detes, Italian
cloths, linens, drills, and vestmgs. Al-
SO, ins
HATS,
Silk, Panama, chip, straw, and leghorn.
His fine SHOES, BOOTS, &. GAIT
ERS, will compete with , any evei be-
bre offered in this market. Ills large
assorlmetit of : ;
SADDLERY r
has been selected with tinustial care
All cheap for casji. All he asks is a call,
for ho feels assured every one must be
pleased, both wiih his goods and prices.
He WILL sell,vashis mbllo is, "quick
sales and short profits." ! -
His friends wilh remember that he
takes all kinds of country produce, at
the highest prices chickens,.- turkeys,
ducks, butter, eggs&c: r April 12 tf
Gentlemens Fiirnishing
Department. -
A man, bycallilig on us early, can bc fitted
pat and out, from a shirt collar standing" at an
angle of 45 degrees, toapair of high heeled socks.
Calf at once.and the thing shall be did.
' - SMITH, BAIRD & VANCE,
Dec. J4, 1851 tf . ; ' ' . ' '
Hats and Caps,
' A magnificent assortment of fashionable HATS
and Ai'S; consisting of ' ' " ' .
Silk, fur, and Urush JIats; every .kind and
color of Soft Hats; -Plush',' velvet, clotly ?
, '. ' and militarv.Capp, i " . . ; .
arc now opened at the cheap cash store of - -
i : - JAMES M. BLAIR1
AslicvilJe, Jannaryll,. 16551 tf'
- ... . , .. . r-.
WE have the largest stockof Hardware and Cut
lery that Ve have ever had. Give us . a call
ye blacksmiths, carcntersf waggoners. shoe-makers
and farmers, tretran supply" you with'almost
anvthingnuderthisbead. 3
SMiill aiCUUlVLLL.
ft..
A liir-enml vrelK as.ortel stocK oi Allies ia
.11-
dies Shoes., varying In size from Ijo 7,,which can
i.rvl.rt xtrni-lr liitr lor casn. J-auies iiucn-
i..i.4 tfrpnu' r Iiitr Tor casn. .. l-oiic ttiueon-
L . i . ..";. T .1 ? ..It
ft-r a f.ivor.both on themselves and us. by giving
usacall. u r ri t r
WE always keep:; fin cJTohacco and
i f Starr- Call .:qn drseJTor. yo rsVs I f.
Oct. 20.
sunn " & a r ottcll;
t i - . - . i .' ' w.'.i r- ' . .v j . - i , - , , .. . . , ... i - - . .. .. . i , - . . . ....... i ... ' -'! '.
State r of sUortn Carolina,
CO USTY OP rjA CKSOSj'
Superior CovHop Law Spring TermfL:
11. T. -Burnett : '" r
Nancy Burnett. r-'k.i
letitio n fo rylfiv or s'
It appeating to the Court that tho Defendant Id
this case is. a non-resulehtof this State It is
therefore ordered that publication be made inthe
Asheville News and Asheville: Spectator for three
months, -notifying the. Defendant, Nancy Burnett
to be and appear at the next tenn of .this Court,
to beheld for the county of JSckson, at the court
house in Webster, on the 3rd Monday, In Septem
ber next, then and trfereto plead, answer, or de
mur to petition filed, or the same writ be heard
exparte. Witness, J; J. Hooper; Clerk of said
Court, the 15th day of, May, 1855. v '- k t: ,
; J. J. HOOPER, CVk. ... .
i ; ,i; ;-. 4 JOS. KEENER, Depl CT.
J nne 1 4 3m ' printer's fee $6.
State f of Nortlr Carolina,
COXfMTY OF JACKS OXtZ
Saperior Court of Law. Spring Tenn 1 1855.
. : " ' T .A.B. Shooler , . ; Vi : ,-
i , Eliza Shooler.
Jetition for Divorce ;. t
It appearing to the Court that the Defendant
in this ease is a non-resident of this State It is
ordered that publication be made in the Asheville
News and Asheville Spectator for three months,
notifying the Defendant, Eliza Shooler to -be and
appear at thp next term of this Court to be held
for the county-gf Jackson, at: the court-house in
Webster, on the isfl Slonday :in Septembel" next,
to plead, answer or Ccmur to petitioufiled, ' or the
same will beJ heard exparte. ! Witness, J.if. ; Hoop-
er Cleric of said Court at office the 15th day of
May, lb5o. J. J: HOOPER, CVk.
JOS. KEENER, Dep. CVk.
; June 14. 5m ' - Prin tor's fee $,6.
State of North Carolina,
, COUNTY OF JACKSON.
Superior- Court of Law, Spring Term, 1855.
Kf William Welch -v
vs.
- Elizabeth Welch.
Petition for Uivorce
It appcaritig to the Court that the Defendant in
this case is a non-resideut-of this State it is or
dered by the Court that publication : be made in
the Asheville News." and Ashevillie Spectator for
three.mouths, notifying the said Defendant, Eliz
abeth Welch i personally to be and appear at the
next term ofj this Court, to be; held forUhe county
of Jackson at the c&urt-ho.use in Webster, oh the
3rd Monday in September next, to plead,.answer,
ordemur tol ietition filed, or the same will be
heard exparte. Witness; J. J. Hooper, Clerk of
said Court, the 15th day of May, 1855.
i J. J. HOOPER,. Clk.
- f JOS. KEEN ER, Dep. CVk. '
June 14. Cm . Printer's fee $6.
; GKAS SEED
No. 1 Clover, Timothy and Herds grass seeds,
for sale by I SMITH, E AIRD & VANCE.
March 15,;1S55. ; : j i r
- WOOL CABDING, s
The subriber wishes to inform This old
patrons and the public generally," that he will
be prepared to accommodate all. persons
"wishing ta'jbaveV Wool' Carded, in good slyle,
acd with more promptness. than heretofore
having' purchased another machine, which
will enable him to do twice the amount of
carding in he same time that one could do
it. Come on, then, witlt your Wool well
washed, picked and greased, and good Rolls
will be made every time, if the wool is right.
Tejrras asj usual, 6 1-4 cents per pound for
plain! wool; ;8 to 10 cents for mixing in "caslf
or wool. The pay required invariably when
the Kolls are taken away. ;
S. WEAVER.
ReemsV Greek, April 19,
1855. . -,
y Sugar, c5offeei : ; 5
Rice, syrupi, molasses, copperas and qvery
thing in thej grocery department. A very supe
rior article of Brown Sugar,. in 100 pound casks,
for family use.' J. M. BLAIR.
Asheville Jan; 11,1855. ri: j i tf
. 1 : ... ;., v. V. .-j ., 1 ., '-
For the Ladies. .
Kow opened and for salej a very desirable
lot of Ladies Dress Goods, latest styles.-
Also, wool Shawls, of a superior quality.
- m i). RANKIN & Co.
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Attention, Tailors!
A Tailor who is, sober, industrious, and a
good workman, could do -a; first rate business
by locatingj aV the Isabella JMine, lJucktown,
Tenn. For any further information apply to
i J. M. DAVIDSON, & CO.
Ducktown, Tenn. May 24, 1855 6t.
SMITH 4 McD O WBLLJ
Have a few of the finest bonnets ever seen
in this market ranjnng from to $10.-
Call and look at them, - whether you buy or
not.- -,- i i . : , Ji April . ..
Receiving and fyricardingf n
We. will receive and forward Goods of all
kinds at teb cents a package, j ;, t V i
l SMITH & McDO WELL.
Asheville, Oct. 7, o2
f
Carriage MJ
inff and Blacksmithing.
SMITH,;
HAVE formed a part nersh
p fa the purpose of
Carriage .making and repairing; in tleirunne.nus
departments..? All descriptions of ;ehicla mae
f o order, a nd kept constantly on ha nd. They have
the very bcist of orkmen and materials and fheir
enstotners Miv nlY ongdod and KJiit work ofi ll
kinds. They do pot exiect f0 Succeed, in basiqess
by clap trap and lmmbHgecryr Andn i'.lj'as Jicrc
toftre, tutri off hone hilt frs rale x6rk; ; 1 7 r
Buy Voles, Carriage Tolvs, Single Trees,
Rnlf Bt"erhar;1 beiitiaed traisht-Shaftsr lring
Cars: KCPtiCOnstacty onrnanMl.-
4; Horsi shotliusr and blacksmithing' executed in
a sifKTiorlmaner - T, -
r '"'Prices' a shrv- a any - other r establishmenmt,
North or South.-and.all vosk warrantwl. -;-r
EhUS LTRIPLETT,' i
-r- 3;AMEs,sMirn- v? -
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r The Solitary Worshippers: '
; A irigle number of tbd Societ 'of Fricridsr
in Boston is-said toIiaa gone! to their placa ;
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rof trorship (or some jer.- aAer hia fallow-!
worsnippers were an aeaa. - ;f-
Alorio and jsnen taere! Ksat
Yithin toe house'of prayer,
here, once with liirn his brethren taet,
In si lent1 worship theVe; i I .
t Tliej had all gOne--jtlje yotiiogf ' arid
i,Were gathered to the dead; r
He saw no I more tlieif jfriendlr looky.-
lie nearct no more uieir ireau. ,
- -' - - j Zi.y j h. ':ii rp f .'
Yet still he loved as came the da ;
v iWhen" tiey were wont to raeet
! Tolread the bid familiar wav.? "1 .
:rtY 4-
U And take his.! 'customed seat, ' " ';
Plain was the place, an humblo haff u
- In wWcV" AeVsat?f jifotie ?-'f rv'.v
the show of for rav io prtdet of ary.
To hltaJwere alLiminbwn. t w-i
No organ pealed its solemn notes: ;
r o choir Ihe.stillireiis' broke i
No preacl jer read the ' sacred pagey ;
Qr to his hearer spoeM-
He heeded not those outward things
To wake the reverend mind 1' '
For, other ends than scrch as this ;
Thej. seemed to him designed1 '
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In silence, gathered to himself - A
The spirit he implored '
And without speech jor ! outward sfgnV
, Ihe iatlier he . adored. . ; , i
And to his mind was opened then
The meaning. of the word
"Ask nd receive," "seek ye and findf
ine opirii or me ixra.
The Spirit; strengthened and consoled
And gav') him' inward sigbtj :
And on hiSj lonely, darkened path 1 .
It threw ja heavenly, light. vi t y 1 "
No more ajonel for he had cotne, ;
To Zion's holy hill, ; -
The city of : the living Gfod - s -
That saints and angels fill. . , v 1 -
.- ' --nJ v' ? , .
The elders there with silver locks. .-,
The sisters modestigracc, , .
The young jn all their innocence, ,V j
"NVilh glory filled the place; .
No cloud of sorrow.br of. care, . r t
A soul has never known, t .'
That in that happy band he saw9, : : -
Nor felt it e'er alonei .. i -
There looks of peace and love unchanged
. A . t . 1 ft ' t. .
issurea nis iremoung souij
And bade him banish itery fear.
-
And every doubt control.
With them again as when on earth
He held communjon sweet;
And bV their syjnpatliy, was. made''
For HeavenV own .worship meet, f
A Pleasant otihli'y
tort a
A Texas correspondent of the New York
Herald describes the domestic products of that.
favored land inflowing terras. " If "the half of v'
his account is true, it muftt be apleasanjtplaco
for a nervous tuah, or onei to whom a toad is-
the cause of a . fit of "conniptions." f
The cattle, however are npt the fole
occu-
pants of the prairie by any; means. Droves,
of Wild horses are not unfrequent, and deer .
are, in countless numbers. VJ he small , brown ?
wolf or cayeute is quite common, and you oc- ""i
casion'ally get a glimpse
oi uis largo i oiacK'
brother. I5ut lexas is ine paraaise or reptiicsf
and icreepi ng things. ;" ; Rattle and : tncca3in ; j
snakes are too numerous even to shake a stick T
at; the bite of the form e r is e asy cu red by
d ri nki ng raw w hiskey ti II i t prod uces comple to' 4
intoxication, but for the latter is1 iho: cure.--,
The taiantula is a pleasant institution to get
into a quarrel with. He jis- a ? spider 2 With
body abi ti the size of a hen's egg, and Jejgs fire
or six inches long, andi;;c6vered witn:long.i
coarse black hair, lie lies in the cattle track;
and if you see him, moyeroutpf his pathr as
his bite is absolutely certain death, and ; he
n-rr tYf-fs out of nnv nriia wnvhiit Mn liimn
eight or ten feet to inflict) his deadly bitc.;
Then there is the centi)ede, furnished with an
unlimited number pegy each . legarmed
with a claw, and each claw inflicting a epnr- .
ate wound. If he 'walks over you at anight,
you will have cause to remember Itiai , for,-
many months to come, as thewound is of A
particularly poisonous - nature, , and is ve'ry;
difficult' to heal,, The stinging lizard is a lesser I
evil, the sensation of its wound being 'likened
to tlie aDnlication of a-red hot-iron to the rer-
son; hot one is tooi thankfuL lo. escape w!t!t
raing, stinging, they are, everywhere, - Ask
for a cup. of water, and the rejoinder, in our
camp invariably is r"Vill ycu have it wilh a v
bug of without? The horned frog is one ' of
the greatesixunosities here, : and is perfectly
harmless It has none ofj the cold, slimy qual
ities of la's northern brother,: but fis frequently
made a ft of .Chameleons are" innumefa-.
ble,:darting over the prairie in "everv, direction :
wiin inconceivable swumess, exercising a weir,
peculiar faciil y of changing Vtl eir color, to
correspond with the color of tho objct under,
which they may be.'Tbewoodson the banks
uf tlie bayous are perfectly alive ' With ; mock- '
ing birds singing tuost? beautifully and fea-f
thered game; is abundant andyery tamei' as l, .
it M i scarcely ever 'sought after.1 TU$ only -vHrieties
that I have seen; are the : qu.1 1, par-
tridgesnipe,hiallard, plover and prria hen,
Dorbii love trie SiijibnH j I ', love
yqn!fask th c su n if i t loves" the flq wrs ask
a cxddjdtten1 Lore 1
yOiT show,ir.e the man that says I don't, aud
Til cave lu his head witlt a cistern; pole." 4
Some of t ha papers4 in rcnnsylra ni.v ar a '
talking of Mr. Keeler,Mh labr (iOvernoF of
KahsWpa a cardidat'd for tho Gubcrnatcrial ;f
chair of the Keystone 'Sjate.' -v : ? T
life to consider the lesser evils nnv great' ant
noyance. lut the insects! Flying,! creeping,,
jumping, r runnings diggiing, ' buzxing, :. hnni- ;
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