tumoenxtic and Inderal Platforms.
Resolutions adopted by the Democ rate State Conven-
Hoi), held in Kaleigh, April 19th, 18-jI.
Wb the Delegates of the Democracy of North j
Carolina, m uonvenuon nssemuieu, cooaiuHiug
the occas-inn a proper one for the re-assertion ol
the irell-drfiaed and time-honore'l principles thai
LiiiJ us together as a party, do Resolve
1st. That we nre lor a rijjiil construction of the
Constitution of the United Slates, as a grant of
limited powers ; for an Independent Treasury and
gaiasl i United States Bank ; for a TarifF for rev
cnue and against a Tariff for protection ; lor eco
nomy i '-he administration of the federnl gov
ernment and against extravagant expenditures ;
clim.
2d. Ilcsohr f, That President Pierce, by his
Inaugural Address and annual Message, and by
his devotion to the Cuii-titufon and rights of the
S;ates therein manifested, has signully justified
the expectations of the American Democracy, in
elevating him to the distinguished position he now
fills; and in the administration of the Govern
ment upon the principles thus boldly avowed by 1
him, he niil place himself where he deserves to!
stand, high in the list of American Presidents.
3d. Revolted, That the bill now pending before
Congress fo organize the territories ol Nebraska
and K'tnsis has our hearty approval; anil we
tender to Senator I)uzias and D'her m -mbers of i
Conirress from non-sl.ivchoMmg States, our thanks i
for their manly, patriotic and national course on
this question.
4h. Resolved That the public lands nre the
common property of the people of the United
State, and therefore any disposition of them for
the sole and exclusive benefit of any one ol the
States, would be unj'ist and unconsli:u'ior.al.
5th. Resolved, That the public lands, being the
common property ol the people of al! the States,
should be held as a common fun 1 and disposed of
fir the common benefit of all first, in the pay
ment of the public debt and then in def iJMg the
expenses of the federal government, so as to re- I
duce the taxes now imposed ujion the common
necessaries of life.
li.h. Resolve J, That the Democracy "f the
State bare reason to he proud of the administra
tion of public affairs under David S. Hied ; that
be has shown himself a joat, pairio'ic and able Executive-
; and in ndditu n lo the fame he has
lachi'-vf d as I be originator and champion ol r ree
FSuirrage, and as Hie l ng tried and unwavering
advocate of I he pfop'e's rights, be will carry
with him in his retirement from his present post
the consciousness of his best energies to the pub
lic good, nnd the sincere an 1 enthusiastic confi
dence of the Democratic party.
7th. Rt solved. That the Constitution ol this
Sra'e ought to be amended, so as to extend to all
free while ur-n the same ri'it to vo'e lor mem
bers of the Senate as f'r members of the House
nf (Jonmimi ; that are regnrd the plan of amend
ment bv legislative rnaciaarnl and the sanction of
ihc people al the btlhit-bos, as strictly republican,
as it is rer'ainly constitution il ; tint we are op
pnsed, Under any and all circumstances, to i
change of iha basis of re preaentalioa in the Sen
ate and Ihuise of Commons; and that we will
never abandon the great principle nf Free Sul
frag, nut still uni e with our letlonr-cilizfttS ol
both parties in pressing it, in ihe face of nil op
position and dilll u! i s. lo its final triumph.
Btb. Resolved, Th it it is our earnest wih and
desire In see I he resources of N ir'h Carolina,
I agricul oral, mineral and commercial, (ottered
ami d. vi !..p d ; and the State hiving already en
tered upon a system nf internal improve meats to
lb.lt end, and made large in vestm-nts with that
r lew. i; would. the npii.i n .! hi' Owavmiino.
he pejli'i- hiiiI prnnrr l
r till j.' isiat n re Iron
lln tt tlnif, to rxlMnd uca fvrthr id in the
romplrliua nf the arnrki alretalv aadeitaten, and
ibe c-.xi nii-n nf the a unr, .is a just rcg.irij (or
ill' i.itcrot td th' people m y reejuiro, and the
iiM'.ins and resource of ibe State will pru Jt.nily
alloar,
9ih. fir' lent. Thai our prcsont svslcm ol
Cnnimi n Schottla f nlit to be leiste r J l y ibe Lflg
ilaturr, and its l!i.-u'tiry iocreaaHl, until the
blessing-i of IMnc iti n !ha!l have bi-en uirorded
to all ii children nf the- State.
10th. RrrtJced Thai we re-affirm the Reaoltt
lino of ike B-tltiaaore Cootrrntioua ol 144, 1S49,
flllll I ! I :. r t. fi.i'V I, uniillf ilili' lit I llO
pfeami coadition of rhr country.
1 lib. tlnnfnri. That having entire confidence
m ibe ahiliiv. uie-ritv, and sound nrinciplea of
THOMAS BR.U:, E-q., e,f the- County of
Nurthaniptnn, are do ,f by nonunate? and recowa-in-
t.il him tn ibe people if nrili Carolina as a
niiiwiih; candidate h-r Uovernor al the ensuios
election.
Resolutions adopted by the Wl.is State Convention,
helil in Raleigh, on the 22d February, 1S"I.
I. Resolcetl, That we cherish a cordial nnd
immov-ihiR attachme nt to ihe Constitution and
Union ul the Stales, and it is our determination to
nam kwvwj itiie-iiipi . . irre one portion of our
country from the rest, and to enfeeble the sacred
ties which link together i;s varimi parts.
. Resutpetl, I hal we disapprove ihe leciala-
mm oi i ongreaa by nrmea Ihe l ubiic uanna th
common propi-rty of till the States are so olicn
appropriated fer the sde ami e-xclusive benefit of
lit- rilW StmfaM -ti.l li ii.ci.'I ll.r. in . I
jlNorth Carolina should receive her equal snd jusl
share of lbs same, h.r purposes of IMucalion and
Internal Improvement within the Slate.
!. Resolved, That we re-offirm the Resolution
pi i!ie last Whig Convention on the Coaapromisr
kneasniea of l-oO, which declares them a final
bettlemrnl in principle and in substance, of the
Bangeroes and exciting subj cts to which they re
l te, and that we n'e ia lavor of the doctrine of
' ""'s" - JH til'' lIlFlfUl 11
.1 J
It'll III'l 1 fef l lrfl I fl .111,,... . , . . . I . , . - I . . - 1
I m aa sa , i . , . . i ... a . i" i
- j ' i in 1 1 it n. ii ii u j line?,
i i ,
mv i it-ill or r.i i. . .1
F J. Ill llil U
4. MSQlceit, 1 hilt we most decide dlv condemn
ha action oi the President and hisCahmei in iheir
t . . .
wW.i m nilKe CnlClltnled In Mtracl Irnm I in
ignity of their station and subversive of the
Resetted, That the enadoet of the present
D " -- I 1 i'
uminittiraitnn in in anDointmni r u Pmn eL
t . 1
ii a i wvir
ru l .lTrt Im aaaai aaa I - I 1- . . t
iu l'MIl,C. I? ill) lil'JUM tllil IMt 1 1 SUI I IO IM
... wa a www r mv uiwn, eommi .ii Vi ti in U
o. Resorted. That we are nf opinion that the
, ... .,m , t iii-i i j i,r ! .1 i ii. ii in i r if
niWtl-lf!nn . . I" I I. . ... . I . I " I
... ........ quut1 nu iii;ii im! e.ni en-
hsi , i si i v nr..i i... . .. . ,. i
--Mwi, I'iiii.t IF. 4 ' : , I I I . , i I . I I III
V 1 l . . . I . I i r 1 III 111' I .'..ft .. I .
w J .V.'-' , J . . ' .1 . . I -
i ii hi ie in io i t i ai iiim n i ... .. . .,
, . ..
- - " i vi .-ui ii u V- v ' 1 1 -
. i " - . . .
trillion, ava in sunminini; tne election ol Dcle-
aies in np neonie cn in nr.iv . . na -
it ' . - . . - - r . . : . i t
I - v, I v . i u . ' in lilt 1 . r ' ' -
nture.
Resohedf Tlitit we nre in favor of increas
ng the e fficiency of eiar present Common Schools, j
Treciy dilTurd throughout the StiUc.
ui ii uiierai ftiucntion may
8. Rcsalred, That we are in favor of n libera!
iem m internal Improveme nt on the part of
nil Carolina, aud esprcn.llv tpcomnn nil the
vlnnciAn T I. . XT -
me iortn v aroiitm Koad, Knst nnd
. .. w.ii.-i ...i.v ii mm llil I j . a .
.g'-laturc.
Charlotte Retail Pricen Current.
corrected" weekly"
liacon, sides .... lb. - 00 a fed
Hams ... lb. - 00 a 10
Hog round - - lb. - - to iv 6
Bagging, Cotton, - - yd - - 15 a 18
Butter lb. - - UiJ a 15
Beeswax .... lb. - 20 a 22
Beans bushel - - 00 a 80
Brandy, Apple - - - gal. - - 35 a 50
" Peach - gal. . - 75 a 87 I
Cotton lb. - - 6 a Bj
Coffee lb. - - 12s a 15
Candles, Adamantine - lb. . - 28 a 30
" Tallow ... lb. 15 20
Corn bush. - - 68 a 70
Chickens each - - 00 a 15
Eggs . . . . - dozen - 0 a 10
Flour 100 ib. - - 00 a $3
Feathers lb. - . 30 a 40
Lard Ib. - - 0 a 10
Mutton lb. - - 5 a 6
Mackrel bbl. - -812 a 16
Molasses gal. - 2." a 40
Meal bushel - - 00 a 75
Nails lb. - - R a 6
Oats bushel - - 45 a 50
Porlc lb. - 5 a 0
Potatoes, Irish - - bushel - - 00 81
Sweet - - bushel - - 00 a 45
Rice bushel - - S3$ a S4
Sugar, Loaf - - - lb. . . 11 a 12
" Brown ... lb. - - 5 a 9
Stone-Ware .... gal. - - 10 a 12.
Salt sack - 824 a 82
Tea lb. . . 02 a 81
Tallow 10 a 12 i
Wheat bushel - - 81 fl 8l
Whiskey, Northern - - gal. - - 30 a 35
' North Carolina gal. - - 30 a 45
eojuiom SCHOOLS.
Office cf thk Literap. Board,
Raleigh, April 9, 1854.
The President and Directors of the Literary
Fund have resolvtd lo distribute among the sever
al counties ol the State of North Carolina, the sum
mentioned in the following table, to-wtt : Ninety
thousand four hundred and ticenty-five dollars
and four cents, in part of the nett income of said
fund for the curre nt year, for the support of Com
mon Schools in the State ; the sum to be paid at
the Treasury Department, upon the application ol
the persons prcperly authorised lo receive the
same. It is expected the same amount will be
distributed in the rail of the present ysar.
The counties of Jackson, Madison, and Yadkin
will receive their portions ol the nmount distribu
ted from the counties from which they were res
pectively formed.
DAY in S. REID,
Pres. ex-qffic. Literary Board.
COFNTIKS.
A hi man cp,
Alexander,
Anson,
Ashe,
lleaulort,
ll-rtie,
Bladen,
Brunswick,
11 incoinbe,
Burke,
Cabarrus,
Culdwe I,
Camdn,
Cnrte-re-f,
Casw.-ll,
Catawba,
Chatham,
Cherokee,
Chowan,
Cleaveland,
Columbus,
Craven,
Cumberland,
Currituck,
D ividson,
Davie,
Duplin,
Edgecombe,
Forsytho,
Franklin,
Gaston,
CJates,
Cru nville,
rKDFR.tr. ror
0, 1 oG
f),003
10,756
8,539
11,716
9.973
8,UJ4
5,951
12.33S
G.919
8,674
5,836
5,174
6.203
12,161
8.234
IG.Oo.t
G.703
5,252
9,697
5,308
12,329
17,723
6,257
14.123
6 998
11,111
13,770
10,627
9,510
7 229
6.878
1 7, 3 'J 3
5,321
18,480
13,007
6.907
6.883
0,656
6,55
13.00J
11.661
3.93.-
6.182
6,924
5 741
6,169
6,961
11,724
6,163
8,552
9,034
14.236
10,731
7,040
14 957
7,708
e.eao
8,825
10,745
IT). 176
7.936
11,080
12,363
12,329
12,388
12,31 1
G.343
8,490
17,643
4.452
9,259
21,123
10,366
4,70
3,349
1 1,478
1 1,642
8,069
753,542
AMOUNT.
$1219 92
600 36
1290 72
1024 69
1405 92
1 196 76
962 83
714 12
1480 56
830 28
1040 88
700 32
620 83
744 90
1459 32
989 08
1926 60
804 3G
G30 24
1163 64
636 96
1479 48
2126 76
750 84
1094 76
839 76
1333 32
1652 40
1275 24
1141 20
867 36
825 36
2076 36
639 52
2:217 60
1560 94
628 84
825 96
793 72
790 20
1507 44
1423 32
tireene,
(Jail lord,
Halifax,
Haywood,
I lenderaon,
I lr' ford,
llv.le,
Iredell.
Jackson,
Johnston,
Jones,
Lenoir,
Lincoln,
Madison,
McDowell,
M aeon,
Martin,
Mecklenburg,
llontcornerT,
Moore-,
nsb,
New-Hanover,
Northampton,
Onslow,
O ranee,
Pasquotank,
Perquimans,
Person,
Pitt.
Randolph,
Richmond,
lloheson,
Ii. ckingliam,
Row an,
Rutherford,
Sampson,
Stanly,
Stokes,
Surry,
Tyrrell,
Union,
W;;ke,
Warren,
Washington,
Watauga,
W ayne,
W.l'kes,
Vad.viu,
Yancv,
472 20
741 84
830 88
688 92
740 29
835 32
1406 88
739 56
1026 24
1064 08
1706 32
1267 72
844 80
1794 84
924 96
723 60
1059 00
1269 40
1621 12
952 32
1329 60 I
1483 56
1479 48 !
1466 r6
1477 32
761 76
101S 80
2117 16
534 24
1110 96
2534 76
1243 92
573 60
491 70
1377 36 !
1397 94
868 16
890,425 04
(42-2t)
NOTICE.
VTE ,he undesigned have beer appointed a Commit-
. . , w.
T-'fS" f .i1?."" lU take P!ace at
Davidson Collepe. on the 20th. inst. nt 1 1 nM.i. a
7 ..v II..LA XI.
M Tl ...;n l . i
nine win ur (iirseui cerai prominent speakers.
The public is generally invited to attend, the Ladies
are particularly invited to be present.
VV. J. STEWART, 1
J. R. BOVD, ( Committee.
S.D.M.LACOSTE,
May 12. IS.'. I. 4q.2w
SPECIAL NOTICES.
Worms! Worms . A great many learned treatises have
been written, explaining tbe origin ol, and classifying t'.ic
worms generated in ilit human system. Scaicely any topic
of medical science h is eliciied more acute observation ai.d
r i u . .i .. i. . x. v. iv miw-h divided
ppvnwny ifmrai , miuciinijBii-iiiira " v
in opimou on the surjeci. I: must be admitted, however, that, I
alter all, a mode of expelling these woims, and punly mg me
body frem their ".presence, is ot more value than the w isest
disquisition? as to ihe ong:... Ihe eapeUfflg agent nss u
length been found Dr. M'Lane's Verifuge is the much sought
after specific, and has already superceded all other worm
medicines, its efficacy being universal!)' acknowledged by
medical practitioners.
$3" Purchasers will please be careful to ask lor Dr. Mc
Lane's Celebrated VeroHftige, ni'd take none else. All other
Vensifuges, in comparison, are worthless. Jr. Me l-an-'s
genuine V i rmi luge, also his C'eleiated Liver Pill, can now be
had at all reepeettM UrugMoies in the Unin d States and
Canada. Also sold by Fisher A: Hamitah, Pai;cl,aid and
Caldwell, Charlotte.
Cr See the advertisement in another column of Stabler'
"Good Med.cines;" they are not recommended as "Cure
Alls," but as erlicient remedies tor the diseases named, hav
ing received the highest encomiums Irom Physicians, Apothe
caries and Store-keepers who have used them, sold them, and
in a multitude of cases heard of their good eifecta. Give them
a trial nd tell voui Irionds of the result.
FIVE DOLLARS REWARD.
TOST in Charlotte, yesterday, a Clack PORT-MON-j
NA1E containing three $10 notes of the State
Bank of So. Ca., one $5 note Eank of Charlotte, $20
in small bills denomination and Banks not recollected,
and various papers of no value to any one but the
owner. The above reward will be paid by leaving the
Porte-Monnaie ano contents at Bryan & Thompson's
Saloon. May 5, 1854. 41-tf
NOTICE.
LL persons indebted io the subscriber for old claims
X who prefer settling by law, can have an opportuni
ty of doing so after the l"3t!s of May. ( intend to leave
Nortli Carolina an.! I expect to leave in a storm of de
nunciations and handsome epithets for demaiieling' my
just dues, which have long been withheld from me, but
I shall have the luxurious gratification of knowing that
it whistled itself.
April 21, 18"i4. 4T-3t
S. B. WATSO.V.
House and Lot for Sale.
THK Subscriber will offer forsale to the highest
bidder, on Tuesday of the next July County
Court for Mecklenburg County, in the town of
Charlotte, the House anil Lot on Tryon Street a few
doors below the American Hotel, adjoining the Lots of
Robert Sterling and Robert Shaw, and formerly known
as the ZenasGi ier property. Terms of sale made known
on the day thereof.
JUNIUS A. FOX.
May5, '54. 41-tt
Town Ordinance.
Charlotte. April 29, 1854.
At a meeting of the Board of Commissioners ; present
John Rigler, William R. Myers, Robert Shaw, R. McK.
JauiiKonrnnd V. W. Elms; On motion, W. R.Myers
was appointed chairman, pro tcm.
is Ordered, That a T ix for the year 1 854, be assess
ed at the following Rates, upon each diifereht object ot
Taxation, as follows, to-wit:
On each SI 00 value of Real Estate,
$100 value of Stock in Trade,
" " White Poll, between the age of 21 .t 45
" Black Poll, " " " 12 & 50
" Free Rlack Poll,
$0
$2
o
50
30
00
00
00
00
00
00
(jO
2
$50
20
10
5
" " Grocer and Retailer of spirits,
" " Company of Circus Riders, and all
others, subject to pay a State Tux,
" " Concert, per week,
" " Djfrucrrcian,
" " Itinerant merchant or Pedler, or hawker of
Goods, wares and merchandize, not the growth or manj
facturc ol North Carolina, except Books, a tax of $25 00
On each $1 00 of Interest, 2 00
" " Physician, Dentist, L iwyer, fcc.
" " Carriage of the value ot $75
00
00
00
00
00
00
50
00
50
00
00
00
00
00
ta i. 300
' " " $100 or upward,
Cold Witch,
Silver Watch,
Piano, 2
$K0 value of Gold and Silver Plate,
and every Dog,
Public D"ray, 10
Public four-horse Omnibus, 10
" Two-horse Omnibus 5
Livery Stable, 10
x
On each
On each
m;iy 5
lOtf
J. B. KERR, clerk.
For Sale.
THE Subscriber will offer privately, until
Tuesday of our Superior Court, and then, (if
not sold) at public sale, a very handsome
jPi-irxto rtcsicloiice.
The House is elegant, and out-buildings good and well
adap'ed to the convenience of a large family a hand,
some location and convenient to the business part of
town. It was formerly occupied by Mr. N. B. Taylor,
and is situated on Church-st., second square from the
Court House. Terms made to suit the purchaser.
C. OVERMAN.
April 18 1854. 39-4 w
rpiIE 7TII ANNIVERSARY of MECKLENBURG
1 DECLARATION LODGE, No. 9, LO O. F., will
be celebrated on Saturday, the 20th of May.
Judging from the arrangements that have been made
by the several Committees, there is every reason to be
lieve th.it this celebration will exceed all preceding
ones. Every effort will be made on the part of the Com
mittee tor the comfort and enjoyment of those Brethren
who may be present.
Neighboring Lodges, and Brethren of the Order gen
erally arc invited to attend.
G. H. SPENCER, SecCy.
Charlotte, April 28, '54. 40-t20m
O W'hig copy 3 times.
NOTICE.
rjHK impression is abroad, that the undersigned is
JL winding up his business for the purpose of discon
tinuing his trade. He takes this method ot stating
distinctly that such is not his intention. He expects
iu a short time to commence and carry on the busirtess
on his own responsibility, and hopes to merit a contin
uance of the patronage of bis old friends and customers
bygivinsi them good fits, in fashionable styles, and on
short notice. D. L. REA.
April 28, 1854. 10 5w
2?Tc1;oe.
rTMIE undersigned having been appointed at Aptil
1 Term e.f Mecklenburg Count- Court Guardian of
Eli II. Dearmond, (insane,) hereby gives notice to all
persons that I will not be "liable for any contrncts made
by said Eii II. Dearmond.
april 28, '54 40-3t II. K. DEARMOND.
J. dt E. LONERGAN
HAVE removed into their new and beautiful Store,
2 doors south of Sadler's Hotel, fitted it up in the
most recherche style and supplieel it with Liquors, I
Wines, Cigars, &c., of the most favorite brands, Chew. !
ing and Smoking tobacco, and all articles of luxury
and comfort kept in the first class city Restaurants.
They will be pleased to wait on their patrons at all
hours.
N. B. Havins formed a co-nartnershin with Lmp
Lonergan, all persons indebteel to me are requested to
settle their outstanding accounts without delay.
E. LO.NEIUiA iV.
March 10, lS.'.t. 33 5t
. i s -
BLACKSMITHING.
T" EARN COLLINS having associated them-
selves as co. partners to carry on the Blacksmith
ing business, in this place, are now prepared to do all
weirk in their line In the best manner, and as cheap as
can be done elsewhere. All work warranted.
JAMES VVEARN,
ROBT. COLLINS.
March 17, ISoI. 3Ltf
0
VIv Tanned SOLE LEATHER first
cents per pound for sale bv
quality 25
July i.'J.
112
Tl. SHAW.
Fo
r sale at tins office.
I- O. of O- JBm
BOOTS AND SHOES
tiie million.
VI '. I.' V fine iliwi rolls
of getting
ihe value ol bis
money, and, at this season ol the year K.x.ts ami
Sliocs are a primary consideration, n ib Bwnuw
know where the cheapest and best may be procured.
. . . I i a : .
The place to procure llic cncapeikt uu ib u.
.
JohnstOIl's fcflCap BOOl aiM MlOC M0TC,
where he has just rece ive d the Itrfftp! slocK or i.oois,
Shoes, H .U, Caps and Straw Go.d. ever opemd in tlii
market, which will be sold cheap or cash, and no mis
Uke, ("ail and see at the sign of the
april 21. 3y-2 BIG BOOT.
Whig copy.
PARKS & HUTCMSON
I RE receiving and opening their Spring and Summer
j stock of
Ladies' and Gentlemen' Cress Goods,
Mecbc's Hats, and George's Boots,
Straw Bonnetts, Panama Hats, dtc.
Also, a large stock of
Ooaoh Trim -m lugs.
Our Goods were bought at Cash Prices and will be
sold at rates which will satisfy the.se who may give
thcni a call. april 21 3Jtf
Crockery, Hardware and Groceries,
AND
Ladies' and Gentlemen's Saddles,
at a very l-w figure.
april 21 39tf
PARKS & torn HISON.
NEW BOOKS! NEW BOOKS !
Exploration of the valley Amazon, by Ilerndon.
A new and complete Gazetteer of the United States,
by Baldwin fc Thomas.
Rural Essays, by A. J. Downing.
A splendid edition of the W.-.verly Novels.
Romance of the Revolution; being a history of the
personal adventure s, heroic exploits, and romantic inci
dents, as enacted in the War ol Independence ; by O. B.
Bruice.
Thrilling Adventures by Land and Sea; by J. O.
Brayman.
Daring Deeds of Amorican Heroes, with Biographial
Sketches ; by J. O. Brayman.
The Flush Times of Alabama and Mississippi; by
Baldwin.
Hot Corn and Paper Bullets, from Love's Pocket
Pistols.
Tne Old Brewery and The New Mission H msc.
'I'lie Lamplighter.
Louis Elton ; by Mrs. M. Ilerndon.
Allen's Domestic Animals, a History anil Discription
of the Horse, Mule, Cattle, Sheep, Swine. Poultry, &.c;
by R. L. Allen.
The Successful Merchant, or Sketches of the Life of
Mr. Samuel Bridgett ; by Win. Arthur.
The H :arth Stone, or upon Hoiuclife in our cities ; by
Samuel Osgood.
The Miner's Guide; by J. W. Orion.
Also, a large and splendid assortment of Stationery,
ftc. &c.
" Fly, fly with lightning's speed.
Be quick, I say, and learn to read."
ENNISS & CRIDER,
Charlotte, april 21 Booksellers and Stationers.
GRAND EXHIBITION.
rriIE largest and most varied stock of Clo'.hrs, Cass i
1 meres, and Vesting, Linnen, Drill, Plain and Fancy.
Also, a general stock ol Gentlemen's wearing apparal,
which we offer at New York cost. Any person wanting
bargains will do well to call immediate! v as e are de
termined to sell out ROBISON & REA.
april 14, 38-3t
Sliaw,
BEGS leave respectfully to announce to the
tfy Ladies of Charlotte and the public, that she ri&s
just returned from the Northern cities, and is now open
ing a fashionable and choice selection of
Bonnet Trimmings, Fancy Articles,
Caps, Artificials, Head-Dresses,
together with a variety of French MILLINERY, &c.
Having secured the services of an experienced Dress
maker and Milliner, from Philadelphia, she feels confi
dent that she can give general satisfaction in both
brandies of the business. No pains will be spared to
please. Orders from a distance thankfully received
and caiefullv packed and forwarded.
april 14, 1854 38-tf
A. BETHUNE,
WOULD respectfully inform his friends and
patrons that he has taken the room two doors
east of Sadler's Hotel above the store of S. N.
1
Hentirix where he intends carrying on the Tailoring
business in all its various branches. His work and
styles shall not be inferior to any in this section of coun
try. All persons having work done must pay cash as that
is the article that Journeymen require for their work.
Gentlemen at a distance ordering cleithing of any kind
will be furnished of the very latest Spring goods and
styles as cheap as can be furnished in the state and at
short notice for cash. A. BETHUNE.
april 14, 38if
Matresses I Matresses ! I
KENNERLY St QUINN, take pleasure in announc
ing to the public that they are manufacturing Mat
tresses at their Rooms in the B isement of the Brick
Building, occupied by Bryan & Thompson', where they
invite all who may eiesire springy ancl well made Mat
tresses to call and examine for themselves. Orders from
a distance Solicited, anil promptly attended to.
EC?" The highest price paid in Cash for good dry
shucks. K. &. Q.
April 14, 1854. 38-tf.
Wanted,
rpWO BOYS, from 12 to 15 years of age, to learn the
J. Tailoring business. Apply to
april 14 28 -2m D. L. REA.
Ladies, Your Attention!
Yl'E have the largest assortment of Mantillas, that
i ever was opened in this market, embracing 3ilk
and Berage of all the different colors anil shades, and
"lack and White Lace, ranging in prices from $C to
$50, all of the latest styles.
april 14 SPRATT, DANIEL & CO.
MILLINERY AND DKESS MAKING.
rTETft MRS. WHEALAN would respectfully return
F her thanks to the Ladies of Charlotte and vicini
ty, for the liberal patronage bestowed on her during
the past season, and having engaged an experienced
MILLINER, she is now prepared to carry on the
Millinery & Dress Making- Business,
in all its various branches. DUBONNETS maJe and
trimmed in the neatest and most fashionable manner.
EE?" Residence 3 doors South of Sadler's Hotel.
April 7, 1854. 37-tl
I WILL sell at the Conrt-Housc in Charlotte, on Tnes.
day of the Superior Court iu Miv, one ot the most
iletirable Country KesideiKM'S in North Caro
lina, (and alter that I may say the world) known as the
(.' lareinont place, cont lininrr 2b0 acres. Ivinir 5 mil.-
Hast of Charlotte, on the Rotter's Road, adjoining the
lands of David Barks and others. Persons desirous of
seeing the land will please call on Tiios. F. Alexander
at Harrisburg, or G. A. Hjustoa, Clareinont.
A. J. ALEXANDER.
April 7, 1.954. a7-tf
HIT Charlotte Whig nnd Columbia Rainier copy.
Gentlemen, Come and See us,
AND we can fit you out, from the crown of your
head to the sole of your foot." We can put the
prettiest Boots and Gaiters on your feet, the finest Kid
Gloves on your hands, furnish you with the prettiest
Shirts, the finest Cloths and Cassimeres, and the best
Linen and Marseilles, of any one in this whole countrv.
SPRATT, DANIEL &i CO. '
Corn Starch.
THIS incomparably pure and beautiful article is ex
ceedingly healthy, delicious, and economical, and
I when desired may be used as a substitute for and in the
same manner as Arrowroot. The universal estimation
! in sthicli it is held, and the increasing demand for it
! has induced others to fl od the country with an inferior
article oi nie same lunie. Corn Starch rcfii-cd, and
prepared expressly for looel, can be had only at Ihc
; Drug and t.heinical Store of
1 FISHER ,c IIEINITSH.
Ne-w Firm
FRESH ARRIVAL.
ILMS, ALLISON & CO., take pleasure in announc
j ir.g to retail dealers and the public generally, that
I thev are now receiving and selling at unprecedenteel
prices, by lar the largest and best assorted Stock of
! ouioi.riuB ovir brought to this nart of tbe State.
lr would be to the intetest oi inose ik- uj "
again to examine their stock before going further, as
they buy and sell lor cash their prices SHALL BE
SATISFACTORY.
Their stock consists in part as follows :
300 bbls. N. O. Molasses, fine.
50 hhds. fine Cuba Molasses,
200 bbls. fine N. O. Sugar,
100 hhds. "
1000 sacks of Salt,
15 tierces new Rice,
500 sacks Rio Coffee, fine,
50 sacks old G. Java,
30 bales Gunny Bagging,
Mining utensils and a general assort
ment of heavy Hardware.
Choice variety of Teas,
Fine Cigars, and the finest Tobacco
ever sold in Charlotte.
Choice variety of all articles kjpt
for family use.
500 kegs Northern Nails,
10,000 lbs. White Lead,
7,000 lbs. Roping,
100 boxes Adamantine, Sperm and tal
low Candles.
10 casks best London Porter.
60 choice English Dairy Cheese.
rtT All kinds of Pr.'duc? heitioht nt th tiialiot
CAII prices, or taken in exchange? for Cireiceries
at Cush Prices.
ELMS, ALLISON & CO.,
At Jno. Wells's old stand.
Charlotte, March 81. 3G tf
... - . , i I kuA tn call
Something New Again I
VV. X. Elms' Splendid Store is Finished.
W'HF.RE 3JSL IQ.A.TT1ML" has just received
1 1 and is opening an entirely new and well s eeted
stock of
and I am now ready to sell GREAT BARGAINS fo all
who may favor nie with a call. My motto is QUICK
SALES FOR CASH, AM) SMALL PROFITS. My
stock comprises Ladies' Dresses, Lawns, Silks, Tissues,
Ronuets, Ribbons, U ndcrsleeves, Collars, C heininetls,
Silk Cloves of all kinds, Mantillas and Talma?, nnd a
very large assortnie nt ot Mits for Ladies and Misses,
and a great variety of other articles for Ladies, new
and pretty. And to the Gentlemen I will say, that it
will be to their interest to give nic a call, as I have on
hand a very large stock of
SPRING AND SUMMER CLOTHING,
for Men and children, wliich I will sell CHEAPER
than CHEAP for CASH, to those who may favor me
with a call. M. BAUM,
Nru l. door to Spratt Dan iel tj- Co.
March 31, 154 3Gtf
Where to buy Cheap!
"'E have just received and opened a very large and
handsome stock of
Spring and Summer Goods.
For the Ladies we have Dress Silks, Be rages, Silk
Tissues, Printeel Jackone t, figure el and solid colors.
Lawns, Embroidered Skirts, Talmas, Mantillas, Visites
and White Crape Shawls, Ginghams, Calicoes and Mus
lins from 6 ce nts and up.
Also a very pretty selection of
Hats, Bonnets,
BOOTS ami SHOES.
For the Gentlemen wc have
Heady-Made Clothing, White and
Brown Linen, Farmer's Satin,
Sec, &c.
We also have a large stock of
MS.iEiO niilB.. CBOCEHl SfC, tfc.
We respectfully solicit a call from all those wishing
to buy C'jods. It will afford us a great deal of pleasure
to show our Goods, whether persons buy or not; and as
regards price we are determined lo sell as LOW as any
house in Western Carolina. And all we ask is an ex
amination of our Goods and prices. Call and see u.
BROWN, BRAWLEY & CO.
Charlotte, March 31, 1854 30if
Notice.
ALL Accounts and Notes in favor of M. W. Robinson
have been placed in my hands for collection, and
must be settled by the 1st of April next or their Notes
and Accounts will be placed in Officers hands for col
lection without reserve.
R. M. STERLING.
Charlotte, March 17, '51. 3l-tf
Silks.
THK largest lot of SILKS ever brought to this mar
i ket, embracing every variety of Plaid, Check, and
all the different Shades of plain Silks, w ill be found at
spratt, Daniel & cos.
Straw Bonnets.
QTRAW Bonnets and Flats, both for grown persons
and infants. Call soon before they are picked over.
SPRATT, DANIEL & CO.
Domestics.
E keep a large stock of Domestic, Plaids, and
Manchester Ginghams, for servants' wear.
SPRATT, DANIEL &, CO.
w
Robes.
fj'Hi: finest stock of ROUES, both Barege and Muslin,
Printed and Eml roidered, at
SPRATT, DANIEL & CO.
A Tremendous Stock
0
F Printed Jackonetts, Swiss and Organdies, Beauti
ful v, altcos, ano a very large stock of Ginghams, at
April 14, "51. 38tf SPRATT, DANIEL & Co.
Hurrah, for Spratt, Daniel 6l Co.!
r I ' H E Y have the largest stock of Bebee HATS ever
L brought to this town, and they are pretty this sea
son, too. ' 38 april I t.
J
MILES & SON'S Gaiters, Shoes and Slippers for
, sale by
SPRATT, DANIEL & CO.
MBRELLARS and Parasols of every variety,
For sale by SPARTT, DANIEL & LO.
f-UE Ribbons! The Ribbons!! Oh! the Gloves!
J tbe Gloves ! ! and cheap, to be had at
SPRATT, DANIEL efe CO.'S.
EMBROIDERS of every variety, style and quality ;
Swiss, Jaconett, Dimetry, band anel flouncing, at
SPRATT, DANIEL & CO.
V LARGE stock of Chimisetts, Colors and Cnder
XA. leeves, Kc, fur sale at
SPRA'IT, DANIEL & CO.'S
GEORGE N. HOPE,
PLAIN A N D O R N A M E N T A L
Residence next house to (lie Catholic. Church,
Charlotte, N. C. Orders from the conntrj punc
tually nttend- d to. March 24, '54. ly.
Of ihe most approved form, for sale at this Office.
DR. J.B. MARCH ISIS
CELEBRATED CATHOLICON,
For the Rtlirf and Cure of Stft'riii F malts.
It atAnds pre-eminent for its
cuiative powers in all the d:
tnse;s lor which it is u com
mended, u?i ally called
FEMALE COMPLAl TS.
Ol these are Pnoi.Ar-i;s Utk
bi, or Falling of Hie H.m.b ;
Fluor Ai.Bt'S, or Whiles ;
Chronic Iakimmstion axo
UljCKUATION If THK WOlli;
Incidkntai. HKMORMiAcr, or
Flooding; Painful, StrraEs-
fT.D, AND IRRKOI'I.AR MEN
STRUATION, Arc-, wuh all ilietr
accompanying evila, (Caac r
excepted,)" no matter how se
vere or how long ttanding.
The Catholicon far urpnsw-
es other remedies, in being more certain, less expensive, ard
leaving the system in a better condition. Let ah mieirstca
call and obtain a pamphlet (free) cemiaimng ample piool,
from the most respectable sources, ol ihc Ler.e tic.al irN.ha e;t
its i m ; together with letters horn highly experienced l.hysi
cians, who have used it m their piactice, and speak Irom Uicir
uwii observations.
REFERENCES.
P. R. PECKHAM. M. D., Utica, N. Y.
L. I. FLEMINO, M. D., Rochester, N. Y.
M. II. MILLS, M. D., Rochester, N. Y.
D. V. FOOTE, M. !., Syracuse, N. Y.
Pr i: DUNBAR, M. P., Baltimore, Md.,
J. C. OR RICK, M. D., Baltimore, Mel.
W. VV. REESE, M. D., New-York City.
VV. PRESCOTT.M. D., Concoid.N. IL
J. P. NEW LAND, M. D-, Utica, N. Y.
Rev. C. S. BEARD, Olenn Springs, S. t .
83T Pamphlets to I had gratis at ihe Store of PRITCII
ARDdfc COLDWELL. Druggists. Sole Agents lor Chailotle,
N.C. Sold also by many of the leading Druggists in the btaif.
The (ollowins unsolicited letter wasieccnily received from
Ilunisville, N. C.
Hi-NTSviLiE, Yadkin Co, N.C, Nov. 28th, 1F53.
Dr. J. B. Marciusi, New-York Sir : I deem it my duty
to express to you mv sir.cete thanks, for your discovery ' ol
the celcb.ated Fi ma e -Med cine, (Catholicon.) Mv wilo l.as
been more or less troubled with flooding for eight or mi
y. ars, and found nothing to trive her leliel, until by chance
1 heaiel of and not o boTttle ol viur mtdioin. VV e feiii d it
just the thing wanted ; it acted like n charm, and has. given
Sier entire relief ol a permanent character.
With much' respect vour obedient servant.
(Sigi.cd,) WILLIAM J. BOL1N.
Letter addressed to Messs. Rrach Biowrson, Agents at
Newbeiry C. H., S. C, bv Rev. C. S. Beard ol snir.e State.
' Ci.rnn Springs, Jan. lVth, 165X
M'-ssis Beach & Br-.wn3o.n-Sirs : I send lor another
bot'le ol vour " Motehisl'a Uterine Catholxon." My wilo
has be en afflicted for eleven ytaip, m:dn variety of means has
been resoited to tor relief, !ait none was obtained uiitill 1 re.
ceived ibis medicine from you. Its influence seeins almost
magical: there was a i.iauiiest inipioveineut Iroin the day it
was taken.
As their aie a great many females in our cOtm'ty lalxnhig
under the arrl-cTion tor wUict) your nu u eine pn pobe u iui.i
elv, I feel it a di;ty to rcconiiiifi d it iti tid m eb.
S.gn.d,) :i.t)U;n S. BEARD.
C7"J. B. NARCUII &. Co., lrorlelui m.
Cential Dtpv, U)l Bioudway, N. Y.
May l, 185'. '"'
(JUYSOTT'S
Yellow Bock atul fniai ai ilFa
now put up in the Largi st S d Bottli f, ni;d is ae ki.uwl
x ed'ed to be the best .aisaiai il!n niaelt , us i- ceufie el by
the Woiidertnl Cuies it l:r.s I'crlui me d, ti e enit ii al coMf hI
which aie in tl.e u s; e s-sie n of ti e propiietor. Re h i il l e r,
this is I he only ti ne ami original at tide.
Scrofula, Syphilis, Mercutiul CornplainiS, Cancer, tiar.gtrrr,
Rlieumatism, and a vast variety of other dis-eascsa e siinddy
and perfectly cured by the tied of this mi d cn.o.
READ THE FOLLOWING CERTIFICATE.
Tali, possa Co., Ala., Jan. . 18:V2.
Fr.AU Fir : I sei.d you this to certify to you that ye it r
Extiact of Yellow Dock ai el Sai'sapai ilia has perloinud cue
of the most wonderful cures on me that has tet been etlicf.
. d on man.
I bare been affl'cted for foriy yrnis with rrhptioi.a on my
leas and tee ; in 1818 they gut so bud that I had to go on
er .tchcs, ncri in 1849 1 l ad ere Ii g uiuputati d ale' ihe
kr.rc. In e ho nt nii.e months alter my otl.er leg bioke ciit
m large eating aid running teres from my ki.ee to my foot,
and discharged a tjaeatdialol otleiiMve matter. My groin
also broke out in lare biles, whicb discharged mi h e tien
stvc matter, ard at the stne time my leit l.ai d Lie KC cut in
larie running, sores nearly to my eib w.
The initeiy that I have suffered for the lost two jeois I
cannot desci ihe to you. 1 was in such agtny n.ot i i: vt r
lei-tf d day or night,
In October last my son brought me one of your be, tile
wappers; I read it, ai.el IpuiwJ reeoid ol some woi deiltil cuies
performed by your' lOxtiact of Yellow Dock aha Sareai otilhi,'
I sent aiid tot two bottles of it, nnd commence d takn.g it.
In two w eeks, to my great astonishment, my soietall became
easy, and I co:;ld sleep all night, a thing 1 had not dm.e lor
two years. When I had take n si.x bottles, my sow-shad neatly
all healed. I have tietw used in all eight bottles of your " Ex
tract ol Yellow Dock and Saitapaiiila," ai.d 1 now cot. aider
myf-ell well.
I entreat all ihc r.fHicted to tiy this medicine, for 1 believe!
it will cine any known disease in the woi.'d. Lay aside oil
prejudice and just tiy it, and proclaim its great w.jith lo suf
fering mankind ai.d entreat them to take it, lor it will cum
them.
My case is well known in a hric portion of South Catoli
na, Georgia and Alabama, and il any should doubt the obota
cure, 1 invite them to call on me, and 1 wilt show (lie m the
scars. lean he found m Tafiapooso Co., Alabama, one mile
from Stem's Ferry. Ii EN A J ATI 1H'H1 EN.
The Yellow Dock and Sarsararilla is perfectly sdapud lor
females ei delicate health, renihing from irregularity ol mrn
strual discharges, and i her dir-i nse s jeenliario theii n.
The proprietor has iu his possession n gMat l utiiLn of Wa
tilieates ol cures; perfonrw d )l the above dcTCfiHjon. We
assure the afflicted, that a bottle or two of Dr. Gi ymtt's Fx.
tract ol Yellow Dock anel Sarsapaiilla will ot once icgnlatei
those difT.culties ai d renew the nnimal energies.
CT Put no in quart bottles. Price- $1 per bottle,
Sold Wholesale and Retail by S OV1L fe MEAD, 111
Chartres street. New Oileni s, (.e.i e r.l Arenh) tor the South
ern States, to whom nil orders nu'n be addreui d.
OOr-Snld al.-o bv Fisher 6c Fleinitsh, f riiclistd & Caldwell,
Charlotte ; C.C Henderson, Lincolnton ; Winche ster v Stitt.
.iiunroe; .. n. nomesiy, nneiuy ; .. r lonebeiuer v Co..
Dallas ;
H l.0ll l 1 . "
.'iiirpiiy .v. DiacK, e or.corc, l.
May 1 18)1.
12-fin
DR. ROGER'S
liverwort a ltd Tar,
For the Cotiilclc Cin e of Coughs, ( hr's, T) flu
eiiza, Asthma, Diouchiltt Sjriiting 04
Blood, arid all other Com
plaints tfindinp to
CONSUMPTIO X .
This preparation is getting into esc all over our Country.
'Ihe numerous letters we receive from our arious agents, in.
forming us ol cures effecte d in their immediate neighborhoods,
war lain ns in him-mit it is mtfe ,,(' il... I,. ii ..... . i. i I
j - ... ...c-.,.i iiui ihc ,riy oese
Cough Medicine now before the public. It almost invariably
re lieves and not unfreeze ntly cure s the vety worst cans
When all other Cough prcpniatioi s have laile d, this has re.
licvrd the patient, as Di ugiets, dealcta in Me d cine s, j i d
Physicians can testily. Ask the Ajient in your neatest town
what has been his experie nee of the clle cts of this medicine!
II he has been selling it for any length of tune he will tell 'you'
IT IS THE BEST MEDICINE EXTANT.
Below we give a few extiacts from letters we have received
lately regaiding the virfiiea of this medicine.
Dr. S. S. Usi n, of Knoxville, Ga., says I have been using
your Liverwort and Tar exiensive by in my piactice for thitu
yeais past, and, tt is with iileatuie I state my belief in its supe
riority over all other ai tides with which 1 am acquainted, lor
winch it is recooimei di d."
Me.s.srs. Fitzge rald &i Banners, writing frem Wnyr.esvillr
N.C. say: -'The Liverwort and Tar is becoming daily
more popular m this Country, and we think jusily so. All
who base ineel it speak in coinniei:dube tcims of it, and say
it is very lienettcial in alleviating the complaints for'whtch it
is lecomiiiei.did."
Our Agent in Pickens District, S. C. Mr. S. R. McFall
assures us " that he uses it with gre at lienefit in his own
family, and recommends it to his neighbois." He gives an
instance ol a Negro woman, in his vicinity, who had been sul.
lenng wuh disease ol the Lungs lor ve ars, attended with sc.
vere cough, who was relieved by the' Liveiwort ai d Tar.
Such are the ye.od reports we hear ol this Medicine frtm all
parts ot the South. For a report of ihe surprising cures it has
performi d in the Western and Northern and Eastern Slates
we would invite the suflerin'' patient to read the pamphlet
which accompanies each bottle. To all, we say, have houc
have hope I
TRY TIIE MEDICINE!!
Be warnrel in season ! And neglect not that couidi which
is daily weakening your constitution, irritating your throat
and lun-s, anel inviting on ihat dread disease, Cot st mptioi
when so soothing anif Healmg a remedy can be obtained as
Dr. Rogers' Syrup ol Liverwoit ard 'lar.
Reware ol Counterfeits ai d Base Imitations '. The Genu
ine articles is Mgr.ed Andrew R.. gets, on the cngraud wiap.
per around each, boitlc.
Price, i?l per bottle, or six bottles for $5.
r-u "!i w,loIe8ale a- tl r-""' by HCOV1L Ai MEAD 111
Chartres Si. between Couti and St. Ixms, New Oilcans, SoleJ
Agents h.r the Southern Siates, to whom all orders and an
pucatioiis for Agencies must be add-ess. d.
SCTSold also bv Fisher A Heiuiish. Pi iichard A Caldwell
I arlotie ; C. C Herid- r.on, Lince.lt.tou ; Winchester e fii.i!
Dallas ; AInrpliy A Rlack, Concord N C
May It, 42.Cm
ALL KINDS OF PLAIN. FANCY AND OR.
NAMENI AL JOB PRINTING DON K
AI TI1E 4 -DEMOCRAT OFW
r hTTirigfTTr linriiir r jf