TMME STATES:
"Distinct as the V ', hut one as the Sea."
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Western gcmoevrtf
EDITOR AND PROPRIETOR.
C BI A RLOTTE.
Tuesday Morning, Dec. 4, 1855.
TO THE SUBSCRIBERS OF THE
DEMOCRAT.
Some six weeks since, we sold our interest in
lb u WesAera Jjensoensj to j. .). I'ai.mi r. i-.sri.,
who will continue its ft till abiding by the
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... ,1 Wishing it to maaaM new drem, Mr.
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head d it o.luuins, until he had effected his ar-
lajtMaMBm
"e tit" red upon the duties of Editors without
, . i ! -igiiiug to make it a permanent avocation,
but with the expressed understanding, that as
..,.a we had succeeded in stablishing a per
Baa ut Journal ilutt could be m oigan of the
j, ny which we In longed, we would retire, to
(Mam t!e more germaiu pursuits of our profes
eMML We hae the satisfaction of announcing that
,;tr purpose has been accomplish) d : and if the
l. moCSati will do their duty, the paper will go
tm Bad be more useful in the future.
Mr. l'ahn r Is not only a practical man, but a
mmuhI, reliable, and conservative Democrat; and
the paper under his control will be a sale aedval
naMe exponent of the en d of thai parly on
arhuoe naaen d j -nds the p. naBBBeney not only
ei a caaattathaMl I'uion, but of Bepahheaa
govi-miiD-ut.
We cannxt pi'nnit this occasion to pass without
nmrninx our sincere thanks to those gentlemen
i.f oof paiiy who have ever taken so lively an in
Inest in the success of the enterprise, and who
have so kindly overlooked our short -comings in
the discharge of our editorial duties. We have
b i n ahl" only to give a small portion of our
lim to the D moenrt ;' but what we have lack
ed in ability, raata niak- up in zeal aud dera
tion to the '.riorums cause in which we wan 111
iaik d. T oat brethren of the quill, we tender
oar aeluwwh'dgnwiits for the uuiionu aMBtesy
ariti Brhich they have acted taarasds us. If we
. vi-r, in the moments of a heated political contro
versy, said aught that was harsh or offensive, we
hope our editorial grave will bury all unkind re-
ollectious.
To our fib nds .; and all, we bid a long and
final farewell,
R. P. WABINO,
H. M. PK1TC11ARD.
SALUTATORY.
In aasonunfj the control of this journal, it is
lie t tiiat we fbould diaelosM (o our read) rs tie
principles en which we design to conduct it.
This we will brirflj do, as the court-ay of our
piedee in their hauusoai)- closing addiv-s.
alraost n ud r it unnecessary for Ot to say any
thing.
It v. ill not be our purpose to alter in any ma
terial degree the f, atun s which bare beavteiore
distiBgnejbed tbe Democrat,'1 either in its po
Rtkal, agricottamlj or lit-- nwj agpects.
Wi shall aim to Baake it a good "family jour
nal," in the bst sense of tbe t. rm. A part afoot
upaci will b)1 derated to the s lection of artiofea
and items of information drawn from agricultu
ral a-id BCaBtific BBBBCes; thus atFonling to our
inaib it om of ifcn main advantages o' a news
paper, in k'- ping them apprised of die iiapcove
aieata and progress of tbe age. Kar shall are
forget, in catering to the public wants, to aerate
-nine part of our columns to the publication of
literary matter of sttihng value. " The family"
h tii- centre of a ehek of mAnencea of mighty
potency in shaping and moulding the opinions,
character, and destiny of a peapki and tbe pob
1 journalist who would perform his wlioh- duty,
-hoitld with Industry and constant asiduity ad-dn-as
his energies to the oik of spreading b
fare hi tiaders in their respective families such
a literami. a will not only gratify their taste, but
property and healthfully impress th- ir minds and
hearts.
We shall also aim to keep our readers advised
of aO matters of State interest; while we shall
strive to pome before them whatever will serve to
show what is Itaiiipiriag fat the Union and in
all parts of the world.
The jKlitical complexion of the Journal will be
as heretofore : of the Mraitest srder of Democracy.
Trained as we have been in a .State which has
ever denied the faith, we have been, from our
Very boyhood, impressed with the iniportauce
and the correctness of the sound, republican,
states right, and anti-Federal doctrines which
have always distinguished the Btatesnw u of Vir
ginia. After this declaration, we need hardly add
that we hove no sympathy with the "Older"
which has but lately aii n in this country, whose
purposes seem to bo recklessly to pull down the
main pillars of the Constitution aud of our ndi
gioas liberties. We shall be loth to believe that
this party if we may dignity it by the name
will have any more than a brief and transit nt ex
i! uce. It has giveu taken already of decay;
nd in a short period, it may be laid in the dust,
liut whether it shall prove to be of a ttnttektn or
p-nnanout character whether we be Called on
to tight this opponent of Democracy, or any
thai ot like or a vlitT. rent fashion and form, we
shall, we trust, prove true to our fealty to abase
principles upon the permaii) ut continuance cf
which we verily believe depends now the exist
ence ,f th Union,
Cat naajKanent to the Richmond Enquirer"
and its able Pwnns, we have adopted tbe motto
which has far the iast fifto years b. en tloatiug at
the masthead of that journal a paper w hich,
ever since our school-hoy days, has been our po
litical text-book. It i tree, at limes v.e have dif
C pa w ith that jotiHial. in reference to measures
it advocated; but Wt tanc Btwaya i -gmded it as i
an able, patriotic, and true D mocraiic paper.
On the Compromise question, wo did not har
monize with it, because our Southern holingi
would not allow us to favor measun-s w hich did
not grant justice to om own section.
But. iu selecting that motto, we are unwilling
to pan with the one which has been placed by
th good taste r.ud sound principles of our able
ju decessors at the head of th ir paper. " Dis
' inet as the billows, but one as the sea." is a sen
tan ut too pretty and appropriate, when applied
to the States aud to the I'uion, to allow us to
pari w ith it. We claim to be, above all else in
or pHfllml pilmiplra. a frieud cf State R;ghts
and an enemy to consolidation. And the beau
tiful and expressive motto to which we now al
lude, announces a truth to which we, as a Vir
ginian, of southern principles, have ever heen at-
NMtaeo, ana to winch we will continue to be at-
tacbed, so long as we deem it to be th-- duty of
th-Southern States to remain in the Union. The
fane may come when the South, to secure her-
sell i from the tyranny and oppression of the
North, shall be forced to break wonder the
bead, which now bind her to that portion of the
confederacy. V hen thai tune arrives if come it
must we will be among the first to raise the
watchman's cry, and to call upon our people "to
do their duty.''
I mil then, let us be faithful to
the Constitution, and while demanding of others
an adherence to its provisions, let us be careful
that on our part we observe them.
Thus nmeh by way of introduction. As to
the manner in which we shall fulfil these promises,
our readers will jude.
JOI1X J. PALMER.
OUR PAPER.
The Democrat appears to-dav in a new,
and we hone. I- i,mv.,l H-1,.1
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ilress. So lmg us the present proprietor has
elinrge of the paper (and he has purchased it
; itj, t;ie v5ow t cntiu. permanency,) it shall
be printed in a style worthy of the enterpris
ing town, and the wealthy and enlightened
t 1 a "I 1 C
count v, on which it .has mainly to depend lor
1 i
' on existence. We are detenu.' ue d to strive
to make our journal merit support, C.hether
it receives it or not. And We hope to be ex
cused for suggesting, that we enter upon our
duties ut a time peculiarly appropriate for
readers to enter their names anon our sub
scription list. One of the most important
sessions of Congress ever held since the
foundation of the country, have just com
menced its long and exciting labors the
Presidential canvass has just begun to make
the political cauldron boil a great war in
Europe is at a most interesting crisis, and
the general attain of the world in si state
ever before o full of incident and thrilling
interest, rhe winter season, too, has just
set in, and is the appropriate time for read
ing ail combining to make a paper at this
time of more than usual interest. We have
room for many more names on our subscrip
tion book, and should be pleased to enffcr
many others who ought not to be w ithout a
paper at this important crisis in the affairs of
the world tit homo and abroad.
APOLOGETIC.
The appearance of our paper lm.s been
delayed this week a few hours beyond its
Bsnal tune of publication, by an unusual
amount of labor imposed upon us by dolling
the old and donning the new dress. We
ure sure our indulgent readers will excuse
the delay, iu view of tills explanation, and
a promise that hereafter the Democrat will
appear regularly, without fail, e ery Tues
day morning.
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THE FAIR
See in another Column a report of the
proceedings of tho Agricultural Society of
Mecklenburg, on Thursday last, the day of
the Fair. We regret the want of time to
il;' v to indulge in sonic reflections on the
important subject. We are, like Dr. Holt,
of Davidson, an enthusiastic admirer of all
such exhibitions, and regard them of the
highest importance, not only to the Agricul
turalist, but to the interests of the whole
community. The people of Mecklenburg,
ui holding their first annual r air, have
hud the foundation, we predict, of B new and
a bright era in the agricultural interests of
this old ami fertile ooonty.
AceUMBST. A little boy had the ends of
two of las lingers cut off at the fair grounds,
in this place, on Thursday bast, while at
tempting to cut hay w ith a patent cutter.
11 KULAK . .'U lUUUIWl Oi iii me ouji,.;
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of Messrs. Henry Severs dc CoM on 1 trade
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Orreer, was oroaen uimi auu nwww i n
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Cold Watch and various articles of value, j
The midnight thief, we learn, entered by
tbrcinfr a window. tins should s rvc as a
cautku to our citizens. It proves that we
have amongst us thieves of the worst char
actor, and that the example made of the
one who recently robbed several houses in
this place has not served to deter others
from the onmnMrmhrn of like offences.
SCDDKS DEATH. On Thursday morning
lust a colored man in the employ of Mr. J.
D. F. Boone, of this place, fell suddenly
dead in Mr. B.'s boot and shoo store, while
engaged in cleaning -hoes.
Hon. S. A. DOUGLASS. Hon. Fayette
McMullea of Virginia, who arrived in Wash
ington Thursday evening from Terra Haute,
Indiana, reports that on Monday last, Hon.
S. A. Douglass, who has Im an ouite ill, was
rapidly improving in health.
STATUES. A resolution has been intro-
,lnr,..l lalntka Smith I 'nrnliiin 1 .i- ' !-!;lt lire
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for the purchase of statues of Moultrie, Ala- j
rion, Sumpter, Hayne, McDutue and Cal
houn, and for the purchase of a sarcophagus
for Mr. Calhoun's remains.
M"8Iflfirm 1,1 tbe newly elected Leg
bdatnra af this State, according to the clas
sification of the Jackson Miasissippian, the
Democrats have L'l majority in the Senate
aad -J5 iu the House, making a majority of 1
forty-t-ight on joint ballot.
Anotiieu ExfUMK at nrn VntOUna ' ciety. He responded by saying he was not
Co!. I'its. Another explosion occurred at ' talking bat nu acting man : but before ho
the English Company's pit-, in Chesterfield ; concluded, he proved that ho waa capable
ecmnty, (Va.) on Monday night last, result- ; ofbotb. His remarks were replete with sound
ing in the death of John Marshall, Charles , practical views, and elicited a hearty res
Tlion.pson, Nicholas Luke and Joseph liur- ; Ppe from the delighted audience.
Uni. George Coltou and Win. Wright (the j The reports from the various committees
latter colored.) WW badly burnt. Fourteen to examine the articles, and award pre
others who were in the pits (but not in the miuins, were then called for and submitted :
upset,"' as it is called) at the time of the ' Cuaklottk, X. C, Xov. 20, 16..
explosion, escaped without injury. How We, the undersigned, having been ap
the explosion took place is not kuowe. It pointed a Committee to award premium
occurred in tin old ui.-ct, when- a road bad
bean saade tlnuuirli an Id working, which
bjsnj nsne time incc beefj on Civ. 1'ach
innn was supplied with n Davy safety lamp. '
The lump of one f them was f.ninil with i
the top oft". He must have unscrewe l it ; j
mul it is suppled he did eo to light his j
pipe. J
GOV. FEEDER AT TRENTON.
Trenton, X. J., Nov. 29.
Gov. Boeder addressed a larere meetino-
here this evening, on the advantages of
Kansas as an agricultural couutrv ; of the
j wrongs of freemen in Kansas; and of the
! prospects of the future of Kansas under fair
, and legislation.
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i ZZZZZZZZ
REMOVAL.
By notice in our advertising columns it will be
seen that Mr. F. YV Inmn baa 1 1 1 1.:,.
. Store to No. 4, Granite Row, where he invites
j his friends and the public to call and see him.
FRUIT AND ORNAMENTAL TREES. :
This is the best season for transplanting fruit j
j trees; and we venture to say that all the farmers
and gardeners hi Mecklenburg county would find
it advantageous to add to their present scautv
stock of fruit. In a region so eoBjrenial as this
! f apples, and almost every
i k,,,d ot tnut- 11 fa " ' V that so few
p raons avail themselves of tbe advantages with
in their grasp. Ail w ho desire young trees, will
find in to-day's paper where thy can be supplied
with the most choice descriptions. We refer to
tbe advertisement ofS. W, WestbrooKS, Esq.
15y means of the Rail-Road, Mr. W. is enabled
to supply, promptly, the people of Mecklenburg
with any kind or pian;ity of trees they may or
der. BROAD-STREET HOTEL,
BICmtOXD, X .
We invite the attention of the travelling com-"
mnnity to the adverUn iT.'- 1 f Isaac A. God
uix, Esq,, in to-day's paper. n plea
sant, polite, and intelligent gentleman, who,
I from habit, good tast,- and judgment, knows hor
to entertain in tree old Virginia style. His ho
tel is a "hist class" one in all respects, save the
charges.
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THE CIRCUS.
This popular Exhihitkua conies off, in this
place on Monday next.
VALLEY INSURANCE COMPANY.
We invite attention to an advertisement of the
"Valley Insuranc i Company of Virginia," in to
day's paper. In regard to this Company, the
" Richmond Whiir" says : "This is one amoncst
the most substantial and popular Insurance Com
panies of the country, and always meets its li
bililies with promptness. At the recent disastrous
fire in Petersburg, Va., this Company lost some
$23,000, and nu t, we h am, the heavy liability
before the money was due. The Capital of the
Company is $300,000, and it has a large surplus
to meet any future losses. Although only four
yean old, it has a large and prospi reus business,
not only at home, but in neighboring States.
This is as it should be. We desire to see the- In
stitutions of our State commanding the conti
denee of the public every when ."
It will be perceived that Henry 15. Williams,
Esq., is the Agent of this popular Company, iu
Charlotte.
o -o- a "
MECKLENBURG AGRICULTURAL
FAIR.
November 21, 1855.
The Mecklenburg Agricultural Society,
held its animal Fair in the town of Char
lotto, oa Thursday Ias, the 9th ultimo.
After calling the roll the Society entered tip
on the election of officers for tbe ensuing
Teal ; which resulted in the unanimous
re-election of Andrew Springs, President,
A. 11. Davidson and C. T. Alexander, Vice
Presidents, R. P. Waring, Recording Seen
; to A. C. Williamson, k)rrsponding Se-
cretary, Mai. B. Morrow, Treasurer.
Executive Committee R. F. Davidson,
W. R. Myers, David Parks, Dr. Joseph W.
Ross, Williamson Wallace.
William Johnston, from the Committee to
alter the constitution, made a report, which,
at'ter remarks from various members, was
adopted.
Un motion, it was resolved, That a fine
I,i. iinnrvuut mum rt 1 1 nlwent mAmtiAra.
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i rboee bom the country were subjected to
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l a fine of ,0 cents, lor non-atlendance, and
those in town, on the day of the meeting
of said society, Si
llie society then adjourned until z
' o'clock, in order to give an opportunity to
the members to examine the various articles
on exhibition.
The number of cattle and horses entered
was large, and very creditable; equal in
every respect to any exhibition in the State.
The supply of vegetables, fruits, needle
work, and domestic manufactures were not
large or numerous, but were of a high char
acter, and gave an earnest of what our fu-
tura Fairs will become, if the spirit is f8-
tered and kept alive.
J At 2 o'clock the Society met according
I to arrangement. After the roll w as called,
i tbe Rev. II. 1?. Cunningham and Capt. J.
Walker, were appointed at a previous meet
j ing to address the Society, proceeded to
discharge their respective duties. They
j argued the dignity of agricultural pursuits,
j the great importance of improvement, con
; grot u luted the Society on the excellency of
the display at the fairgrounds, and the
flattering prospects of future success, anc
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urged upon the farmers, and indeed upon till
of our citizens, tbe utility of becoming
members of tho Society, to combine expei
rienee, interchange views, promote harmony
of action, a proper spirit of enterprise and
improvement, and raise a joint fund to pur
chase n lot, and make permanent improve
ments for bidding the future Fairs.
The speeches were till interesting ami
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: welt received. Jr. iiotr. r Lmviasoo, oe-
! inff
resent, was invited to address the So-
oa live stock, ber leave t submit the f;l-
lollowing :
First premium awarded to A. B. Pavid-
son, on Black Bull. 4 years oiJ.
First premituu awarded to A. B. David-
sou. on Ued Cow, 8 years old.
First premium awarded to A. B. Dnvid-
50i, 071 li till Cnlf, 3 months olrl.
Recommend premium to be awarded to
E. C. Davidson, on Heifer Calf, 2 vearsold.
rirst premium awarded to E. C. Davidson,
on Heifer Calf, 1 vear old.
.first premium awarded to A. B. Springs,
on Durham Bull, 2 years old.
Recommend premiums to A. B. Sprines,
on 3 three vear old Heifers. -
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rirst premium awarded to Leroy Springs,
on Durham Bull, 2 vearsold.
Also, recommend premiums to Leroy
' Springs, 00 2 Yearling Calves.
Premiums awarded to W. R. Myers, on
Milch Cow.
Fir.-t and second premiums awarded to i
it i wii- mi .i
B-Vwlhams, on two pigs 104 months'
old. !
All of which is respectfully submitted.
A. A. N. M. TAYLOR.
C. OVERMAN,
R(jort of the Committee on
He
orscs a nc.
Mules:
William Morris, best 1 year old Mule.
Col. 13e:ij. Alexander, best 3 vear old
Mule.
David Parks, best G mouths old colt.
Grand Jones, best year old colt.
A. B. Springs, best 2 year old h!ly.
Jno. Abernathy, best Brood Mare.
C. E. Spratt, best pair of Horses best
Saddle Pony.
W. W. Elms, best Harness Horse.
B. Morrow, best 4 year old Horse.
Jenkins 5c Taylor, best Draft Horse.
LEROY SPRINGS.
J. ABERNATHY.
H. 15. WILLIAMS.
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Vegetables, r.
Th"? committee on grains and vegetables,
report thii they have examined fill articles,
and certificates C-oming under their depart
ment to-day , and award the premiums as,
follows :
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U.N COTTON. Andrew prtTij,'s rni.-- "
one acre of land, 1800 lbs. in seed, and is en-
titled to the premium of $5,
Dr. P. C. Caldwell raised 35 bushels of
Wheat, on 1 acre of improved laud, and is
entitled to the premium of 83,
Mrs. Wm. Myers, for the best lot of But
ter of five pounds, premium ftl,
E. C. Davidson raised 1(1:31 lbs. of Cot
ton, as the (it!i crop of cotton, but as it was
not on improved land, your Committee do
not feel authorised to award any premium.
A fine lot of Beets were exhibited by 11.
C. Carson, entitled to a premium, bHt none
was offered on that article.
Mr. Jno. Springs also raised 32i bushels
of Corn per acre, on 7 acres of land, but
not being improved land your Committee
did not feel authorised to award any pre
mium. Respectfully submitted.
C. T. ALEXANDER.
WM. JOHNSTON,
R. HENDERSON.
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Report f Committee on Vehicles,
Farming
utensils, Spc.
First Premium awarded to C. Overman,
for be.-t Buggy, S3,
Recommend premiums to S. M. Howell
and Robert Shaw, for fine Harness, each
$2,
First premium awarded to Jno. Jacobs, for
! best Plough, 9
Recommend to Capt.
George, premiums
! on Corn Shellcr aud Straw Cutter, each
1,
J. M. DAVIDSON, Cha'n.
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Premiums awarded by the Committee on
Domestic Manufactures, at the annual
Fair of the Stcclclcnburg Agricultural
Society, in Charlotte, Nov. 29th, lHo :
For pieced lied Quilt. .Mrs. Margaret
Crier, 62.
For pieced Red Quilt, Mrs. Nancy Aber
nathy, $2.
For double wove Counterpane, Mrs. B.
W. Alexander, $2.
For Picnic Gloves Silk grown, and man
ufactured by Mrs. Arabella Alexander, $2.
For bur Basket, Mrs. Arabella Alexan
der, $1.
For Raised Needle work, Miss. S. Gra
ham, $2.
For Raised Needle work, Miss Sarah
Springs, $1.
For Sofa Cushion, Miss Mary E. Springs,
s2.
For Post Lamp and superior Fire Ware,
Jenkins cV Taylor, $3.
For Domestic Carpet, Mrs. A. 15. David
son, 82.
For Calf, Fair, Stitched Roots, J. B. F.
Boone, $3.
For Planters, sewed Roots, J. B. F.
Boone,
For Brogan Shoes, J. li. F. Boone. $2.
For Calf Shoes, J. B. F. Boone, 82.
The Committe will report that many arti
cles come in too late to receive examination.
B. H. DAVIDSON, Cha'n.
On motion, the report of the Committees
were unanimously adopted.
On motion of Gen. J. A. Young, it was
resolved, That the President appoint a Com
mittee of live to examine into the prospect
of purchasing a lot for the Agricultural So
ciety. The folio win fir oentlemen were then ar-
pointed to c.ti stitute that Committee : j
Gen. J. A. Young, William Johnston, Eso..
Capt. John Walker, 11. II. Davidson, and j
Col. B. W. Alexander.
The Society then adjourned to meet a- !
gaiu on tho last Thursday in April, IcoO'. j
A. SPRINGS, Prcs't.
R. P. Wabixo, Secretary.
MARRIED,
On Taoaday naming, the 4th dutL, by the R v.
Dr. Miller, JOHN Li ON, Ej., of Pettzaburg,
Virginia, to Miss MARGARET M. 81TilN(iS,
daagfaas of Eckov Hmsoe, E?)j. ot Cbarlotie.
In Catawba county, on the ISA instant,
by A. M. Powell, Esq., JOHX WALKER,
of Benton eountr, Ala., to Miss SUSAN C.
vomurost ilaultcr of John J. rtiJLT'uiti,
Esq-, of Catawba countv. I
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In llutherford county, on the 2otn nit..
by the lit. v. D. Scruggs, PHILLIP WAT-
KINS, Jr., and Mi.-s ELIZA. iE I'll BAB-
1US, botn ox Kutbertord oounty.
Oa the i,'?tii ult.. bv t'ae Bee. II. B. C'uu-
ua w , ir u.i . J-'-"l -
imigbaiu, 1. D.. Jr. I N .L , to
Miss ISABELLA E. HEN DEE.uN, botu
of .Meekb-uburjj ouuly.
In Sbelbv, oa the 2&S ult., b tbe Rev.
Joseph Bdlmes, Mr. P. II. SHIJFOBD,
to Miss SL'SANNA, daughter of Jfer. Thos.
SfABEfh formerly M this plr.ee.
DIED,
I In this county, on the 3d ult., Mrs. RE-
T T . t " 4 T TTr OSV U? , m? T A Tci i t
, WlLSON in the 4 ear of her llgc.
In Lincoln coiuitv, on the 8th of October
! last. Miss SARAH, daughter of Jonx and
: Mauy Cakfentek, in the 30th year of heir
aSc- 1
i wasamemberof tl.. ,crn:anRe tonned
! Church, and her departure, appeared to be
j marked bv calm resignation to the will of
! God.
In this count v, on the 22( ult., after a brief
illness, ELIZABETH 11. E., daughter ot Wil
liam Elizabeth Pattekson, aged 3 C years,
'2 months and 1) days.
The subject ot" this notice, although called
early away from the endearments of earth, with
a warning of only three short days, yet we have
abundant reason to ban -that our loss is her gaai.
glfm willl..1,.l);i1lh,. gocrer tad, th, and in
truth mav the writer my, 1 neve saw a Bower
more lorthj. Ever amiable, kind and shU -etionate,
I she had won the affections of all w ho knew her.
None knew her but to love,
None named her but to praise.
She bore her sickness with unusual patience t th thorooghfare for all the produce from the
and fortitude. Who that stood around her death j eeoatry to the Depot of either Kail-Road,
bed w ill ever forget that scene, as with calmness, Persons desiring bonbwm foe ItinOS in Cliar
and Berenityshe breathed her last Bh resigned i lottr, will have an opportunity pf ebtainlngthem
her snirit to God who trave it, without a struggle here u,as advsntac ouslv sitoatod, and such us
or a sigh. The silver chord was gentry loos U.
hT armeor w as quietly unbuckled, when th .;
battle of life w ;!ri over, and she was translated
w h re "the wicked cease from troubling aud the
weary are at rest."
"The Lord gave and the Lord hath taken away,
blessed be the name of the Lord."
Life is a span, a lleetiug hour,
How soon the vapour the.s ;
Man is a tender transient flower,
That e'en ba blooming dies.
Death spreads his with) ring, wintry arms,
And beauty smiles no more;
Ah ! where are now those rising charms
Which pleased our eyes before.
Hup- looks beyond the bounds of time,
When what we now deplore,
Shall ii.se in full immortal prime
And bloom to fade no more, H.
SOLIIIOX
Of the "Classical Charade" iu last weeVi
C O N s T A X T I X O P L E.
pap i r :
Til K M A t!Sit:'!.
roRRF.CrTED "WEEKLY HY C. If. ELMS & CO.
Charlotte, Dec. 4,1855.
BACON, Ih.is per lb
Sides, p 'o
h Hog round -"
Bagging, cotton, per yaid
Hi if, per lb
Butter, per lb
Beeswax, per lb
II- (ins. p r bushel
BRAND Y, Apple p r gal....
Peach "
COTTON, new, per lb
Cofee, per'lb
CA NDLES, Adamantine
" Sperm
Tallow
CORN, per bushel
Chickens, each
CLOTH, Copperas
;' Linsey
T.gas, per dozen
FLOUR, per lb
pelbbl
Feathers, per lb
hard, ner lb
. 13 to 13
. latoii
. 124 to 13
. 18j to t)
b to ti
" j - u 15
. SMI to 22
. 100
. 50
75
1 to
12 to 11
. . . .
... 4t)
. . . . 23
5S to 5
10 to J J.'.
12 to 15
25 to 35
124 to Jo
44 to 1
S to8j
33to-37j
V'S to 13
5 to (
$10 to 10
. ... 50 to GO
o7 to 40
50 to "5
Mutton, per lh
Maekt ret, per bbl -
MOLASSES, Sugar House
" Common
Meal, per bushel
Mullets, per bbl (Wilmington)
Xuils, per lh
Oats, per bushel
Pork, per lb
Puis, per bushel
POTATOES, Irish, per bushel.. . .
' Sweet, per bushel. . .
SUGAR, Loaf
" Brown
Stone-ware, peroral
$9 to 10
5 to 0
to ;.i7.t
ih to 7
GO to til!
50
40 to 50
IH to I2j
. . . 0 to 12
... 10 to i-"'
.. . 2.40 to 2.50
7."to"2.i'0
.. 1.40 to 1.45
. . . 60 to 05
. 27 to 28
. . . 23
... 80 to 85
... $8 to 10
Salt, per sack
T a, per l!i
Whi ut, per bushel
Whiskey, Western, per gal
WOOL, best washed,
" unwashed
Yum, bale
Clocir Seed, per bush 1
COLUMBIA, Dec. 1. Cotton, sales of the week
foot up 2,150 bales, and we now quote middling
8 to Hjj ; good middling Si to 8 ; uud fan J
to 9c per pound.
New Orleans, Nov. 30. Cotton is firm
sales of the week 48,000 bales. Receipts 60j000,
against :M.ot)0 last v-ar. Stock 238,000. Sales
of coff. -e for the week 40,000 bags. Stock 46,00tt
rrHE citizens opposed to Know-Nofhingism
X are requested to meet at the Court Units.',
on Wednesday evening, the 5th instant, for the
purpose of forming an Anti-Know Nothing Tick
et for Intend ant, and six Couunissioners, for the
town of Charlotte. Election in January next.
MANY CITIZENS.
Dec. 4. 1855194
W. WESTBROOKS,
Proprietor oi the foJtiaSli'ord
POM 0 logical sm&
W uii U 1 IX tJ
tmtm mm AND
Wurseries,
"OUED n spr-cifully call the aft. otion of
OUT Solllll' 111 citizens t)i HIS select coIJec-
tion of native and acclimated vani ties of FRUIT
TEEES, embracing1 some FOKTY THOUSAND
trie's; of the following varieties, viz : Ajijili-, C ar,
Peach, Plnm, Apricot, Cherry, Nectarine, Al
mond Also a clioiee assovtm -nt of GRAfE
VINK.s. Jaspberri'8, Strawberries, Sec &c.
C?".!l orders, accompanied will. Ihe cash,
will receive prompt attention, and tl trees will
1 neatly packed and directed to any portion of
the country.
P. S. Persons wishing Ornam mal Trees can 1
be supplied. Address Greensboro', N. C.
Dee, 4, 1856. 3m
REIIOVAl..
TAKE oleasare in tnforminz' bit friend!
and
the imblie x'nenillv, that I am removing
from my present Store adjoining the Cooft-Hoosc,
To Vo. 1, Cra5iite Row,
OPPOSITE BAILEii'S HOTEL,
Ino the Store formerly occupied by M -s.s.
Draeker & Bommera, betfween Pritcharddt Cald
well's Drag Store and M sera. Trotter's Jew. -by
estabhsfam nt, where I will he happy to wait on
all those who inriv favor me with a call.
P. V. A I IKE. VS.
D e. 4. 1855. tf
915 REWARD.
RAN AW AY from tbe sab
scrib -r. restding abesd t. n mil- s
from Charlotte, on TTmrud:
:-.-,r
rmng tbe SJUtli uistnnt,
3 NEGROES,
A
namely ; ADAM and his -"ifi
T E N E V , and a boy nam d
HKXl'V. Adi.ii is about M
years of aco, dark bat not ari-nby black negro, :"
feet 7 or n iuch .- b:,rh, and w igrhs prob e.ly
n un 150 to UR) pounds. He is a miUev, and can
read and write. He took a variety of cii?h:i!fr,
aBSOntCat which srere a black cloth frock coat and
pant;.l)en.
TEN EY a hkeiv woman about 90 years ot
a'.;, and about the same color of Adam, teiie wii
Jiensed, wb n ?b eloped, in a r:p d cotton
nock, aad teal; 'vrirk her eaas muslin add two eat
lea dcesa Bb U far ails sin nil in prgnaucy.
tuaai rias a copper eamptextou, : y
tbantS feesb mcbs bigh, f.ti-1 'vou!
w. igii about ISO rounds. II ii very intelligent,
an1 u ,n t awdsir and nolheTy;
huJ wh..n h - a nalr of" red-brown wolkn
r
pauta'iO'n3, a shin, and a pair cf heavy winter
tohoes; aud took no o:h -r clothinj:-
I will p;iy j for the r.ppeela nshoi of each of
thi-s.' ruaaw.ivs, j sneursd ssa til I get th m.
ALBEBT WAXLACB.
P-'i- 4. 1656 T9-tf.
NOTICE.
.WO -ST VlLltttK.E
Town Property
For Sale in Charlotte, If- .
BY ORDER from the Court of Equity, I
will expose to public sale, at the Court
House in Charlotte,
On Sati kiy the i.Hh ixst. (December.)
Tiyo Choice Business
LOTS,
Fao&ting feet ? inches each, on Tryon street,
nearly eppomte BadS i s Hotel, aud running hack
198 feet, adjommg tbe Granite Bow on th -N. E.,
and the three-stoiy block of Btores now building
by Messrs. Carson and others, on the S. W.
AIo, THREE LOTS,
Fronting -'.I f''et each, oaTrada stre-. t, epjpaaite
i the Branch Hank ami the stores of C. E. Spratt
, A Co. and others, and running Kick 198 feet.
These Lots are situated in the most active bu
I ninK4 nar:ioii of our crrowiusr t)iwu Trvon and
j Trade strei ts bcirnr the main business streets and
;ts may not soon b vi'i tod actiin,
Any one wishing to see the property inny call
at tbtf of&oe of the H ick-l-'aiid 1 umf.iciiuiug
Comaaay, on one of the lot-.
1). li. DIM.AP, c. at. v..
Pec. 4, lB56.-rtj.PrX
' Pi2 SB 1 A
7.1
J 2?tt"
' j XlJUi)l
TMIE President of this mHtitunon has come on
fur the purtKKHi of nuiktinr the necessary r-
rangenients to op n its first session. Th i nu
win begin on Tui sday.Jati. 1, JCf. and ejsae t
the expiration of live mouths. The fkntUiesbi
the village have opened their houses for the lie-
commodafioa of borders durrngthe first w ssioa,
after which the building will be completed. The
price of board has no; yi t been nguiat. d ; sulhc-
it to say that it mav lie hail upon very reason: ore
M-rns-not move Hem nine dollars permontn,
andp.obabiy.nuchl.ss. Mr. 1 s y w; 1 b -a.d.-d
hy ttsmany a.s.,.;.n:s as may b found n.-c ssa-
v. The department of music wfll under the
supervision of a young lady
the work.
blv ualili) d for
1 '
Term s. Collegiate English branch
sion of five months
Preparatory department
French Language
Latin or Greek do.
Music on Piano
Use of Instrument
"Wood and other contingencies
.. per sbs-
" l-2.r,o
lo.tio
12.59
'20.00
'J..-.0
LOU
TRUSTEES.
States villa, N. C, Dec. r, ';.:-L)-tlj
Dnnil CH-nnftf ITnlnl
' - ..' .-
b 1 UuiU-fJLl CCb UUtUl,
:i TE ir.117, v a
f ii-illis wel4tn!wn
lb
1 has l ) ti pnrchssed
the cofitrol of the on-
by, and is now un,
dersie-n.-d. who has introci
1 such improve-
mints as make it eaual in accon
-Ujdation and
r 1. ....... 1.. Imt 1 111 l?' llMllll. . It is
situated on Shockoe Hal, within HX) yards of tnS
Depot of the Richmond and Fred, tickdmig RaU
Road; thus affording a convenient and desirable
stopping place for travefters going North or com
ing Smith. I will not follow the tash'n.u of the
day, and make higbrsonnding promises but I
will asl a trial of my House man the tran Ihng
public believing that my iu-cominodatious and
charges will be the best recommendation.
ISAAC A. GODPTN.
Kichmond, Va., Dec. 4, 1955. tf
Fire and Marine Inwisrasice.
The Insurance Company of ilu
Walley of Wk rg i nia,
AT WINCHESTER; VIRGINIA.
IBRAaKOIH D?IFII03a
Fourteenth Street, 2i doot from the Post
Office,
RISIMOD, va.
CHA R TER PERPE TV A L,
CAPITAL .$300,000.
THIS COMPANY will insure Gist cI.isk
brick buildings perpetually, tor a single
payment of 4 per cent. Time policies will ulsi
beissmd on Building, Merchandise, tc , in
town or country, at current rates.
Marine aud In laud Transportation
Taken on as favorable terms as by any other
responsible company. All losses are promptly
ami liberally adjust d at this office
O. F. CREESE, Actuary,
Richmond, Va.
II. B. WILLIAMS, Agent,
( 'llAKI.Ol XK, N. C.
References:
Samuel Mrrx, Cashii r B;nk of Virginia,
Richmond.
J. A.Smiih, Cashier Farmers' Bunk of Va.,
Richmond.
Joseph U. Anderson, Esq., Richmond.
Messrs. flax all &. Co. do.
Henry M. Brent, Cashier of the Bank of the
Valley. Winchester.
Joseph H. S!m Truro, Cashier of Cite Fanners'
B i ii k, Winchester.
Hon. James M. M .son, U. S. Senator of Va.
Dee. 5, 155 -tf
WAIT FOR THE W ACrOIY !
T"'3rrby is it Jenkins & Taylor sell Stoves
V w so ch)ap? Because they buy them
fiom the Manufacturers.
JE tfKIIVS & TAYLOR
WOULD respect I u
tants of ( harlotf e
ly annouiice to the irihab;
and vicinity, that th y
.J- J V,. . i V T
door West ol Elms i SpraM s grocery Store,
c -ir; "-' " " "n.imi, J"" ,
ceived from the North, one ol the most
EXTENSIVE ASSORTMENTS OF
STOVES
Ever offered in North Carolina, among which
will be found the celebrated j
Iron Witch Cooking Stove !
Which h s eaiue.1 such a anions reputation
in the Southern Country lor the last eighteen
months. This Stove v.e warrant superior to
any Cooking Stove now in use. It is simple
in its arrangements, consumes less Iu j, and
does more work m a D.vi'ii time, than an
other Stove bow ia use. We will pat aa
besid any other Stove of the same size in the
United S ates, and if it does not do more work I
in any siveri time, we vvi I foif it the price of !
the Stove, aiel ju t selling and go our death
lor the he ter one.
All Eindi3 of Parlour and Box
We have, aiel constantly keep an extensive
a:d
atied stock of i
i Sheet Iron, Japan and Britannia
n,'.. it ... f ,ii r it a j I
Ware, liras Kettles, Last. Iron Bed-
r , sy ii i
Steci'f, Hut uarfes, ( males A'-., 1
, ,. l i ... ii u i i imri , , ' . r.
All of which will be sold Wholesale and lie-
. , - . , .
ra.i, cheaper than has ever been belore o.-
, ,i . . ,
tered in this vicinity.
ur. - j ' . A . , -
v e n oulil re urn our thanks to our trietids ,
., , . , r. ,v, ii,.
and customers for the v ry libera patronage
,, . i , , , ' . '
tbej have bestowed upo us. and they may
. ...,,. a . k f ii i 1 , I
ret assui ed, tha we shall endeavor, by close I
at ent.on to business, toother with a deter- i
mi.iation to Dlease. trv fr, merit a rnnt iniunr .
of the sa.ne.
Cur Motto i3 "Quick Sale3 and
MasaU Profit.-."
La.'.ies a-.d Gaathtinea ar particularly in-vitc-ii
to ca 1 uii I examin- our Stock.
ALL. KIND3 OF JO 3 WORK
Attended to with dispatch.
N. B. We will tel. you why we h ad our
aJvertisemsut "Wait fob the Wa.go.-i," it
is because we have three wagons eonstaMiy
tiavel ng through thecouetiy with Stoves.
j flA il orders will be faithfully and prompt-
j ly attended to.
'' C .arlotte, Sept. 25, '55-
'IMS
GOOD SfEAVS
To tliose lTishilia to IMucliane
Dry (ioods. Hardware and Gro
ceries, Boots and Shoes, Hats,
t'a-is and Bounrts, and
A Great Awortmcnt of Fall
and Winter Article.
ELI AS & COHEIV
having received tbe r Immense Fail Stork,
are now prepared to oiler inducements to pui
chase s, to whom we can d.s,iay one .f ttie
large t Storks of Goods in the State at the
it allest profits and prices.
W can. ot ennnterate the diflfrent styles
of F.ddie Dress Goods we have on hand, or
the !..uty and van ty of our i lcaks, Talmas.
Mantillas and shawls, which w- have it
abundance Ladies call and see thm.
Clothst!? ! Clothing ! !
An unsurpassed Stock of Ready Made Cloth,
ing, both tor piun tity and va. iety as well a
cheapness. All who have eeu it acknowl
edges .t to be the
LARGEST STOCK
ever seen in Charlotte in one season. Wo
! have all kinds fiom the lowest in price to the
I )! FitM'M ita'. Gentlemen call
I and examine them, and be your own judges
i of the Good, and prices.
In addition to which we have an abundant
' sti ply of fine Linen Bosom Shirts and Collars,
: istoiks, (. ravats, Mnd ,erchiefs and Suspen-
. il-'is, Gloves and U mbre las, Trunks, Valises
and Carpet Bag,, ami every thing necessary
I to complete your wa.drobi.'.
' NEGrRO SHOES, CLOTHING
.,. , . ltmjm,
' AND BLANKETS VERY LOW.
; To those fi imls who have been kind enough
', to patronise our establishment it is nMcelv
necessary to inform them how cheap they eaii
DI1y g.xdIs of us, but to those who have yet
j to Kive U3 the first tria) we gay if yon wgl
to SPect tTom of t ,e Largest Sto. ks of
Goods in tho State at piire-i so low a? to sur-
- ,rselvf M' H,a, fc Co,
. 2; ( ramte n jSSS, opposite
! g , Hote
.,,
! noiesaie uercnanis can self ci trom our
varied and unrivaled Winter supply, upon
better terms thai) they can buy in Charleston.
An i xarniiiation f our Stock la solicited.
Country produce taken as cash in exr hang .
KLIAS t COHEN,
Oct. 0, $5-tt N 2, danite Kow.
PlIiLIC SALE AND IIIRINU.
ON WEDNESDAY the 19th of December
next, will be sold at the late residence
of Dr. J. M. llarrin, deceaaed, I ha fotiowiag
Brooertx: The entire crop ot t'-orn, Wheat, Oai,
j rodder, Hay, e., MIoraea, 0 MuIch, a large stork
; af Cattle, Bacon and Stock floes, Sheep, 'i rosd
i : ms, 1 Buggy and Harness, House and
Krtchen Furniture, a (iood Library, Farming and
Smith Tools, a BOod cotton Hn and Thiiahci,
heaidea every otber sort of Property usually found
on a farm,
-A-XaSaO,
At the same ijme and fads wiil he hired out puh
lielv, all 1 ho Sei'roes befoAgmg to the above Kstaie
The Ftantation will also be rented out, (or the
viar 18S6.
J. M. STRONG, Adm'r.
Nov. 27. (Whig copy lo) 17-4w
COLOSSAL AMERICAN .'1K VS,
AND INDIAN AMriHTHKATRK.
TWO Large Companies combined ; arrang
I ed and par feet id (or the ijreat Southern
Tour of rS5, and '., surpaxHing 111 splemlor and
I 'fjiiipae, highly trained Steeds, versatility of
Talent, Ice, any other t'ircus in the World;
boasting of being the most hrd iant F.questri
an, Gymnastic and Dramatic Knter'aMiment
ever jtiven to the A mericar. Peop e, given un
der an im neuse water-proof Pavilion, accom.
modatiiig With eas.; anil convenience 5,000
persons. The great anil interes ing feature of
this wonderful Establishment, is the addition
01 a larg? Troupe of centime Wild Indians from
th vast Plains and from bevoud the Uocky
Mountains, consisting of Chiefs, Braves, Wat.
riors ar.il Sjtia,,s dressi'd in a 1 the parapher
nalia of their respective nations, " ill appear
within the Pavilion in daiinj; Equestrian
feats, feats of Strength, Foot Rac s, Prize
Shooting with How s and Arrows, Ceremonies,
Historical Scenes, c.
The o.iii),' sqi:iw Alaxnma, daughter r,f
Cantaaha, chief ol the Back n"d Fox N to-i
the most bcuu'.iful Indiatj female living, is
insng Un? number, and will appear at ei.cli
eatcrtaHimeat as Pacahootas saving the life of
('apt. Smith. Among the large company of
white equestrians may he found the j'iKtly
celebrated '"Pastor Brothers," with a repot it 'on
un. qu iletl in the anna's of LqueMria mImiii ;
Prank Paster, (he most accomplishes" Rider
of the age, tbanafy prison living why can
throw a Somerset from feet to (cet, both back
wards and to. nrardf on a Home Lt full bMsjJ,
be stands without a rival, Amenta' fuvorito
son.
Wm. Tustor, the (ri t gymnastic Equestrian.
tl.f, Til. .ut ft-1 m t.r . t ...I A i,liiMir,i..in 1 1 1. 1
i i w1 A;:i-
e.iii , low ii, Mir ii.i mi u ny in) I ri KS, lie
Madera Touch Stone," will open his iucxhauxii.
life r . i 1 . 1 fix ir.L'iS IV 1 1 I ir'i klilM A r m 1 1.. r UM Mti1
I eceenUlCiUcs ; .M'lle Henrietta, the most nc.
j COiaptuheA fsinals equestrian im the world wilt
;i t r v. il hi ii 1 he iiienann her ie:.Ulifn uteeil
I UwegOi in h .r great Bire Bick Act without
I saddta r bridle, leaping like a Fairy through
hoop, balhwas, over garters, banuars, cVc, a
thin ir never uttemnteil tiv a female in Im-. e..un.
lfy . JM IL.z. b tf, ihe chann.ioii Vauller of the
w,)rJdt (lc olly IC n.r t.dll ,irw a aomersct
over ten horses atireast.
IL n. Baraish, (he great comic rqnrstriun
sad paasotaaaist ; tltaf tbs modern IfcrculcM'
first iippearancc ut the South.
Ceo. Sloman, Ihe greatest living cymnnst and
cham)iin tumbler.
Mast. Wftlev WAHbhuin, the intrepid turn-
WernJ pertoraw nr a fereae KsjsariM.
Ainoni; the many sets the following deserve
11 Pfff notie.-: The Percbs EfafaofaMt. a
novtl and jrtlipenoOUS feat of KqmbbrMiiiis per-
forsasd by C o. Stomas, Master VVitWy Wuh-
burn up a pole or si ill thirty feet from Im
grtoaad. This j riormance to fan f rtiawins aad
incredibly grand for ill Seription, jt i ..- I.
; seen to be apprc i iled. The A Trsj'pex jv
pnsdile BrMg9 of Ropes by Messrs, hazel, u
and sloin in, Oa bridgS of Kp)- suip'Judeil
'or,y li;"t fru. .the ."'.'u,,t, ' Jjr'n Ef-
ance never uetorj wuuc.c(i si iuc nouin.
.... , ,. , ,, , , ,, .
I his rreat i-tiib.i ihiaeot Will ent. r town
u in i i i iv r i- -n
Between 10 and 11 A. JK. I he Indi in Will
. , e ,,
appi-iir iu procession, mount.-1 rn their full
! j , 1 , j . ,
blood-d lodiaa borCK. dre-ned in Im Indisn
. . . , ' ,, .
e.s'.-.i iiv, preced':d by Harry G .nil's Uu
o i .1 . - . 3 ,. .
Bind, the saost c Mnalete travail,! Orcntstr
. ,T , . , c i . i i
in the worli' -.i; ... . of iouiden self Ctol
-mm ' . . , .
Musicians, and is not surpu':d by ny I it
r, . .. . . 1 ' f 4
3aIid " tU" Mu,llf;
I S1- m. mm ".if,, i - , o
Aomissiosi ou cni-), 'iii.jrcii hud i iu
ve'-.rn of uc anl St-rv .tits b.itf price. Dour
open ;.t 2, ami 0) P. M. The Oosajsany will
bsva tho ii'rv' o;' pcrlnnning in Cbarlotie, on
Monday l ho 1'Jt.i of December.
At It .iidl'"'. iifr r.n th- 1th.
At rMrv4, C. as ih. 13tl.
At C'duiovi ahUt t:l; lubidle of DfefmSer.
Prvvas to ayoMieneiitK P tfnrta met, the
Bind will pi iy r.uv- rat uo.i... seccit of music,
Lb IIS com .' tlie Oircu and "oTCert.
BEitUV &. EVANS, AgtBU.
No
16-7w
FOB SALE AT Tills OFFICE