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raU van Message of Gov. Holden, To the General Utemllj of North CaroUni. Executive Department, ) BaJeigb, November 17th, 1SGS. Gentlemen : It ia proper that at your first regular session under the new Constitution, I efcould lay before you "information of the affairs of the State," and recommend to your considera tion such, measures as may be deemed expedient. The people of the State have reconstructed their government on Uie basis of the equal rights of all. The State is quiet ajid tranquil. There is no ground for apprehending that secession will again be attempted, or that tha peace of the country will be disturbed. The year now closing has been richly crowned with harvests. Thefejisons have been propitious. A plentiful supply f bread has been produced for our whole population, so that want in this respect will not be felt during the coming year by any who will labor for a living. - Fruits of all kinds have been gathered in abundance. The staple of cotton and tobacco are affording fair profits to those who h.avc produced them, while from timber and navai stores a considerable por tion of -our people are realizing good returns, as in former years. Our commerce is increasing. Our mineral resources are once more in process of development. Oar Jtailroads are recovering from the depression under which they formerly labored, and promising better returns than here tofore tOhe btatc and to the fttock holders ; while new lines of communication arc being laid oat. destined to penetrate and develop the great natural resources of portions of the State here tofore untouched by the hand of improvement. The State credit has been re-established on solid basis, thus giviug promise that at no dis tant day the bonds of the State will command as much in the market as those of the most favored and prosperous States. We have great cause to be thankful to Al mighty God for the manifold blessings which He is bestowing upon us ; and wc can confidently look forward, under His protection and guidance for a condition of prosperity and happiness which we have not heretofore enjoyed. State Debt and Finances. The State debt and finances will doubtless re ceive the thoughtful and careful consideration of the General Assembly. The amount of the State debt on the 1st of October, 1868, was $19,209,945 This includes estimated amount of past due interest to be funded under act of August 20, 18G8, of $2,000, UUU. lhe above amount iu,uy,'J4a) is in clusive of bonds issued for internal improvement purposes since May 20, 1801. and prior to the year loot, ine amount or these bonds is $1,128,)00, and the estimated interest thereon due and unpaid is $180,510. The amount of interest which has matured . tjctouer 1st, looo, and been paid in cash, is $112,101. The interest maturing at subsequent dates during the present fiscal year is as follows: January 1st, 18G9, 30S,197. April 1st, 1S09. 304,101. July 1st, 1809, $308,197. Total for fiscal year ending September 30, 18G9, $1,032,596. The amount of interest above stated as falling due April 1st, 1SG9, includes interest on bonds, $4,500,000. yet to be issued, bearing date October 1st, 1S6S. The balance remaining in the hands of the Public Treasurer, October 1st, 1868, was $150. 034.84. The amount from taxes, including pay ments io Octobor, is $226,706.42. The taxes from several couuties remain unpaid, but we cannot expect more than $75,000 from this source. The estimated probable expenses of the State government during the present fiscal year will be $375,230. Add interest falling due during the fiscal year of $1,032,596, will leave the amount to be provided for $1,407,826. To meet this the Treasurer will have $50,034 84. after paying $100,000, temporary loan ; taxes received since October 1st, 1868, $95,196.37; estimated taxes due, $75,000; proceeds of sale of North Carolina Railroad bonds, $117,600, making a total of $337,831.21; leaviug the amount of $1,069,994.79, to be provided for by taxation during the present fiscal year.- The stocks and bonds held by the State in cor porations, and interest due from said corpora tions, is as follows: Stocks, $8,534,500 ; Bonds, $4,234,000; Interest, $472,500; making a total of $13,241,000. J. recommend that some mode be provided to ensure the payment of this interest, and of such interest as may be due the State in future from corporations. The report of the Public Troasurcr will con tain full details of the public debt, with recom mendations as to the best means for providing for interest. I have full confidence in that ofii cer, and respectfully commend his statements and views to the consideration of the General Assembly. The estimated value of all the property in the State, lands and their improvements included, is $250,000,000. I do not regard this as an ex travagant estimate, but assuming that it is, and putting it at $200,000,000, it is clear that the people of the State are fully able to carry on their government and at the same time provide for the payment of the interest on their debt. An ad valorem tax of one per cent on two hundred mil lions would raise two millions. At a half per cent, it would b'e one million. A citizen worth five thousand dollars clear of debt, would pay twenty-five dollars to the State, in order to raise the million that will be necessary and so on in proportion. The interest on the State debt should be met promptly and in good faith, and the taxes necessary to meet it should be levied. The Constitution which wc have all sworn to support, provides that the public debt "shall never be questioned." If we hesitate to meet the interest of the debt, or if we fail from any cause to make due provision to meet it, vre there by "question" vthe debt, and do violence to our solemn obligation. I believe that the General Assembly will impose, aud that the people of the State will cheerfully pay whatever auaunt may be necessary to meet the interest on the debt. I believe it will be popular to make such provi sion, but whether popular or not, it should be done. The great question for a statesman is, w-hat is right ? what does duty require under Xhe circumstances ? If the answer is, do a cer tain thing, do it, and leave it to time, events, and a just public judgment to vindicate and sustain the doers. Internal Improvement r. '"'The people of the State are so fully committed to internal improvements that I deem it neces sary to say but little on .the subject. Since the close of the rebellion State aid has been extended to. the Wilmingtoq, Charlotte & Rutherford Road; to tbe Fayetteville and Western Road; to tEe CtatiHain and Coalfields Road; to the Tar borough and Williamston Road, and to the West ern North Carolina Road. The work on the latter Road ia being "vigorously prosecuted be tween" 'Morgahton and Asheville. A company has beea organized, under an act of the General Assembly at' its lat session for the Western Division of 4his Road, and it is expected that luring the cominz vear the routes will b$ sur veyed, and much of the worfcHit under contract. While I would properly estimate the importance of the otier improvements referred to, I could not overstate the value of the extension west oi the Blue Ridge. These Roads, one to Taint Rock and the other to Pnektown, will open to immigration, and will greatly improve and bene fit a region of the State which has bxxetolbr been neglected, and whicn is equal to any m me world in natural resources. Inere is no work to which the people of the State ane mone fully committed, both by interest and inclination, and I have every confidence that it is in hands that will press it to speedy completion. Immigration. The Constitution provides that "there shall be established, in the office of the Secretary of State, a Bureau of Statistics, Agneulture, and Immigration, under such regulations as the Gen eral Assembly may prescribe." The attention of the General Assembly is espe cially invited to that portion of the report of the Secretary ot JState nerewitn transmuted, wincn refers to this subject. No State in the Union presents greater inducements than our docs to immigrants. I feel sure the General Assembly concurs with mc as to the importance of encour aging immigration ; and I trust that body will at once adopt such measures on the subject aa it may deeni practicable and effective in their opera tion. We have a salubrious climate, a varied and fertile soil, an abundance of the most valua ble minerals, inexhaustible water-power, fine graziug lands, vast forests of timber of all kinds, a long sweep of sea-coast ; aud, in fine, every thing, material and physical, which in a country in some respects almost new, can attract immi grants and fill the measure of their expectations. Our government is now settled on a solid basis. The laws are over all alike, and are faithfully and honestly administered. Society is peaceable and tranquil. Immigrants, therefore, will not only be welcomed by our people, but will be pro tected and respected, and a fair field will be opened to thi-ni, in common with those who arc here, to improve their condition. Education. The attention of the General Assembly is re spectfully invited to the Report of the Superin tendent of Public Instruction, herewith trans mitted. That officer is diligently engaged in his duties. I am satisfied, from my knowledge of his character and qualifications, that he will be able to put in operation, at an early period, under the sanctiou of the General Assembly, a system of "schools and means of education" in all respects better and more extensive than any heretofore in existence in the State. The University of the State is inseparably connected with the free public schools. Bi th should be fostered. Education in agriculture, mechanics, mining, engineering, aud in all the useful arts and sciences, should be encouraged. Normal instruction should be provided for at once, that we may have well-educated teachers of" our own for our public schools. Nearly all the State school fund, the proceeds for the most part of the funds deposited with this State by the general gocrnment in 1830, has been lost. It is unnecessary to show how it was lost, or to dilate upon the advantages thus snatched from us. Regrets are vain for what is past. Let us improve the present, and address ourselves to the future. Wc must have free public schools for all the children of the State, at whatever cost. This is a duty which can neither be postponed nor evaded. So thoroughly am I impressed with this duty, aud so earnestly am I committed to every feasible measure to ren der its full performance certain, that but for the assurance that it will be thus performed I would despair of free popular government in North Carolina. "Education is the cheap defence of nations," not only from without but within. It is that light which distinguishes refined and civ ilized from barbarian races. It forms and com pacts the only society among men which is worthy of the name. It touches the earth,, and it blossoms with luxuriance ; its soil yields its choicest fruits, its mines open and pour out their varied treasures, and its rivers aud seas are whitened with commerce, which carries with it not only exchangeable wealth, but ideas in gov ernment, literature, science and art. It is the ouly sure basis of good morals, fvr without it the Divine Word, the fountain of all truth, would be a sealed book. It is the strongest bulwark that can be erected to protect the rights of pro perty. Property holders are, therefore, specially interested in promoting education. Taxes for such a purpose should be cheerfully and promptly paid. The affluent and the enlightened can af ford to care in this respect for the poor. and the ignorant, since it is not merely their duty, but their highest interests are thus best subserved. But little, if any of the mouey expended for edu cation is sent out of the Stute. It remains with us, and while our people are thus enriched with knowledge, they are not rendered poorer even in money, as the latter is collected from the citizens by one hand of the State and immediately dis bursed to them by the other. The people of the State arc anxious that in dustrious and worthy immigrants should come hither and settle among us. It is a primary qucstiou with all such immigrants whether in the communities or States in which they are in vited to settle, there are facilities for educating their children. If we do not put in operation as good public schools as there are in other por tions of the country, we caunot hope to attract to the State any considerable number of immi grants. They will continue to turn their steps towards other regions,' not more inviting than ours, it is true, in climate, soil and material re sources, but in whLh they can secure for their children, at the public charge, a system of schools to fit them to become intelligent aud use ful citizeus. The people of North Carolina have Ion" been a unit in favor of education. From the daysof Yan cey, Murphy, Stanley, Cameron, Gaston, Cald well, and others, to the preseut, their enlight ened statesmen of all parties have enjoined this as the first duty of the State. I am persuaded that the purpose to educate the rising generation is as firmly fixed now as at any former period. This is a subject on which all can agree. A rivalry can exist in this respect which will be generous in its nature,-which will violate no sacred rule of charity, and which, honoring those who may engage in it, will confer immeasura ble benefits aud blessings on this aiid future gen eral ions. I recommend, in the most earnest terms that theG cnei Assembly during its present session provide for a general and uniform system of pub lic schools. The schools for the white and colored children should be separate, but in other respects there should be no difference in the character of the schools, or in the provision made to support them. The Board of education and the Trustees of the University will doubtless make reports to the General Assembly At an early day as to the I condition qf the educational interests confided to them: i Both these Boards are fully organi zed ,and have transacted some important business. "" Protection to Labor. - " - ' - j The Constitution provides that "the General Assembly shall provide, by proper legislation, forgivingto mechanics and laborers an adequate lien on the subject matter joi their labor." In the conflict always going on between capi tal and labor, the hitter is more likely to suffer than the former; -first.' beeause money of capital is power; and secondly, because capital is gener ally controlled by a greater degree of intelligence than that which characterizes labor. Labor can not afford to combine against capital to enforee its right, for the reason that it can not, like capital, retire within itself aud await results. Both sh-sald be protected in fluch manner as to prevent either from encroaching on the rights of the other. Contracts in writing should be en couraged, and should be strictly enforced. The mechanic or laborer should be required to per form his contract with scrupulous fidelity; and on the other hand, no opportunity should be af forded to the contractor or employer to evade payment when the contract has thus, been per formed. The life of labor is steady employment at compensating wages, with the certainty ot i pavment. The life of capital is steady enter- i prise and investment, unembarrassed uy idleness, view, between a contract broken by a mechanic or laborer, and an obligation disregarded by a capitalist or employer. The mechanic and the laborer, should be protected, but not to the detri ment of the cuiployerwhen the latter has fully complied with his obligation. - The former should be assured, while laboring, that the reward of his labor will be realized; and, to effect this there should be a lien in every case until he is paid. The remedy should be plain, speedy and cheap. As a general rule the mechanic and laborer can not afford to engage in suits at law and pay fees. This is a subject which excites no small in terest among the people. Those especially who live by their labor will continue to press the sub ject upon the attention of the General Assembly until suitable laws for their protection are enac ted. A workingman myself, I feel a deep in terest in whatever concerns the workingmen of the State. Our present and future prosperity must be based on labor. Labor should not only be honored, but it should be protected and promoted by every practical means. But while labor should be protected and hon ored, idleness should receive no countenance or favor. Every one should bo required to pursue some honest calling for a living; and the presump tion should be, as it fairly and justly is, that an habitual idler with no known or visible means of support, is in a condition to be tempted to the commission of crime. It is idlers and loungers who, for the most part, fill our jails and work houses, as they will fill the penitentiary. There is work of some kind for all to do, and all should be employed. Stay Laics. The law of creditor and debtor is of the first importance. The relations of these two classes should be plainly and carefully defined, and con tracts should be promptly enforced. Our State government will not be in complete operation until every impediment to the collection of debts is removed. Stay laws which give indulgence beyond the usual dilatory "plea, or beyond the ordinary stay of cxecutiou on sufficient security, arc, under anjr circumstances, of doubtful utility. The "evil day" of payment, as it is termed, is postponed in most cases to be felt with added force by the debtor. A sound and judicious credit sj-stcm should not bo discouraged, but should rather be fostered and maintained; but such a system is impaired, if not destroyed, by general laws which may be said to place the i creditor for years in the hands of the debtor, with the certainty in many cases of the loss of! the debt. The debtor may plead for indulgence and lenity as long as it is reasonable to do so, or as long as there is a well-grounded assurance that he will be able to pay; but complaint may just ly proceed from the creditor, who has certainly wronged no one bv first extending credit fof his property or goods, and by subsequent indulgence and forbearance. Stay laws of various kinds have been in operation in'this State for years. I say nothing as to their constitutionality; but even when the unfortunate condition in which wc have been placed during this period is con sidered, it cannot be assumed that the debtor will be harshly treated if now required to meet his obligations. The losses incurred by the re bellion are not confined to particular cases. They were general, affecting the whole people of the State in every walk of society. If a debtor cannot pay in the last resort, after reasonable in dulgence has been extended to him, he is a bank rupt. What rendered him a bankrapt-r-whether the rebellion, or his own improvidence, or want of economy or foresight is noi material to the argument. We may lament his misfortunes and sympathize with him, but still the fact remains that he is still in possession of property which justly belongs to his creditors, some of whom may have been reduced to his condition by his failure to meet his obligations. The only refuge of such a person is to compromise with his credi tors, or to enter a court ofbankruptcy, or to make such an exhibit and disposition of his property and effects as w:ll satisfy his creditors that heis fixed in an honest purpose to do tlfem justice. I do not by any means concur in the opinion that an honest bankrupt has incurred any serious loss ' ot character as a business man, or that he should be distrusted or avoided. Such a man on the contrary, has displ3'ed honesty, moral courage and candor which entitle him to the respect and confidence of his neighbors: especially when we remember that we have just emerged from a con dition in which nothing was solid, and in which nearly every one was involved in pecuniary dis aster and distress. Failure i.n business or loss of property should but stimulate to renewed ex ertion. The honest, industrious and upright citizen, howsoever reduced or depressed by mis fortune, will always find friends to aid him in his efforts to improve his condition. I recommend that the stay laws be repealed, and that creditor and debtor be placed pu a foot ing similar to that which they occupied previously to the rebellion: . 7 ; ; . ,; The homestead exemption provided in the Constitution, even if not good against former debts, will nevertheless operate beneficially in the future. It will secure a home for the family in any event; and it will have a salutary effect to a certain extent in checking extravagance in the eredit system. The Militia. Attention is invited to the Report of the Ad jutant General, herewith submitted. The views and suggestions of the Adjutant General have my entire approval. The opinion of . Washing ton, uttered m 1790, that a "free people ought not only to be armed, but disciplined," and that a well-organized militia "is certainly an object of primary importance, whethej viewed in reference luanA-unvii, uvu-pyi ivi ixtuii, v uvb pv""- ed by law 1 6 issue anrp nf o entrants hv t.hnsft fininlnvod. 1 can DGr- ceive no difference, in a legal or moral noint of Duiie of J'u to the national security, to the satisfaction of the community, or to the preservation ofjorder, is not less weighty ot jmportanCnow" than it wa then." 4 J-V '; iJi' i The expenditure incurred thus far $n account of thecailitiaistiuite email, 'sjfdljiot deem H ex-, pedient or necessary to avail myself of the power couferred upon me to purchase arms. A considera ble quantity of arms, with necessary equipments and ammunition, has been procured without cost, for trapportation.jSIt is important that the militia should be enrolled, but it la not deeied cs8ehial that the entire body should do disciplined or drilled. Tbe recommendations of the Adjutant General on this subject seem tofme to be such as shoultr"ineet,"as I trusthey will, the approval o the General As sembly. , It isestimated that the expenses f the Adjutant General's office for the ensuing year, including , his salary, will not exceed five thousand dollars,; I re commend an appropriation sufficient to cover that amount. ""'", Economy in Public Expenditures. ' Jlcannot too earnestly ' commend to the attention of the General Assembly the importance of enforcing economy in the public expenditures.-. Public officer who disburse the publie moneys should be required to be as careful and economical as they would be as individuals in their business transactions. The State is in debt, " the people are for the most part poor; and it is therefore, especially important that economv should be observed. I recommend that the duties of the State Auditor be clearly and' fully de- fined, and that it be made Lisgduty to examine rig- ... his wnrrant for the same. Mic Officer and their Salariet. Attention is rcsoectfullv invited to the fact that the duties of Secretary of State, Auditor, Treasurer, Superintendent of Public Works, Superintendent of Pnblic Instruction, "and the Attorney Genera!, have not yet been prescribed by law. It is important that'eue duties of these officers be at once prescribed. lt'is also recommended that jnst. and reasonable salaries be allowed these and all other public officers. A public officer is expected to devote his whole time to his duties; and he should be Well paid for his ser vices. A government which pays extravagant sala ries sets an injuriousjjexample of extravagance and waste to its citizens; but one that doles out a bare living to an officer who conscientiously and sedulous ly devotes himself to its service, is not only unjust to the officer and to itself, but it loses respectability In the eyes of the worfd, and will not long command that . efficiency and peculiar fitness in its officials whicl."is so desirable in the. administration of public affairs. . . Penitentiary. It will be seen by the Report of the Commissioners herewith transmitted,' that theyhave located the Penitentiary near Loekville, on Deep Eiver, in Chat ham County. ' The situation is deemed an excellent one in all respects. Arrange men ts are in progress to erect a stockade on the site, and convicts will be employed in grading the foundations and quarrying stone tor the building. 1 have addressed a letter to each of the Sheriffs of the State, inquiring the num ber of prisoners, the crimes for which they are im prisoned, and the time for -which they have been sentenced, so that, after the necessary information is obtained, such of them as should be put to hard labor in the Penitentiary may be turned over to the Superintendent. - Insane Asylum. The Report of Dr. Eugene Grissom, Supcrin?cndent of the Asylum, id herewith transmitted.,!, aw, gratis fied to state that a decided improvement has been made in the management of the Asylum, under-Dr Gristom, whose zeal and fidelity, with the same qual ities on the part of his ; Assistant,' DrE Tt Fuller, and his subordinates generally, arc deserving of commendation. The, recommendations of the Super intendent in relation to the institution are commend ed to your attention. 1 do not doubt that the Gen eral Assembly will adopt every measure necessary to sustain this indispensable and noble charity. Institution for the Deaf and Dumb and the lilind. Attention in invited to the report of Willie J. Pal mer, Esq., Principal of this Institution and to there port of W. M. Coleman, Esq.; President of thioard of Directors. ' " Tli is Institution is in a flourishing condition under the excellent management of its Principal. The suggestionsin his report in relation to further im provements and the extension of the advantages of the Institution arc worthy of consideration. The Union Indissoluble and Perpetual. The suppression of the rebellion by the govern ment of the United States; the reconstruction of the Union on the basis of suffrage for all in the recently iusurgent Mates, with the prospect that in due time suffrage will be couferred upou all, in all the States; aud the election " to the Presidency of Ulusscs S. Grant, and to the Vice Presidency of Schuyler Col fax, have rendered the Union of the States indissolu ble and perpetual. Wc now have, indeed, a frc5 Republic in which every man iu nearly every State, ia fully the equal of every other man in political and civil rights. We have no distinction! founded a color or race, save those which are social in their character, but every one is free under the law to make his own way iu life, aud to win a good name for himself and his chiMreu. The Union is over all, States as well as people. There can be no appeal from its authority. Its action in any event, and in matters howsoever grave or vital, is irreversible and final. This will ensure stability iu the government and confidence in it by the people, without which no nation can be prosperous and powerful. This sta bility on the one hand and confidence on the other, will render certain the payment of the national debt, aud the completion of every work of improvement which the government may projector foster. The Union extends with a vast breadth from the Atlantic to the Pacific sea. It is stretching itself out along the shores of both oceans, carrying with it thegerms of free principles which will speedily bring into new States, to cluster in due time, as tbe old States arc clustering around one common centre. It would be impossible to set bounds either to the progress or the duration of the Republic. We know only that it is a greiit, beneficent, constitutional government, stronger than it was when it was founded; that its benefits and blessings are innumerable to those who live under it; and that our ehildren and our chil dren's Children will take a just pride in the fortitude, courage and wisdom of their ancestors, and partake in larger and fuller measure than we do of the ele vating and refining, influences Cot religion, liberty and law, which must spring from such a government. This government is in the hands of its friends, and will be administered by them.. The government cf North Carolina is in the hands of its friends, and cf the friends of the national government, and will be administered by them. It should not beour aim to use it for proscription or oppression to any, but for the protection and benefit of 1L Its very safety,. without reference to the importance of maintaining and carrying but in good faith the great principles ou which ii is founded, absolutely requires that its friends should continue to administer its affairs. In no 6ther way can harmony bi maintained in those relations between the national and State govern ments, sunderctTlor a time by -rebellion, but now hapily restored. 1 have the Jiouor to be, gentlemen, very respect fully, your obedient servant, ' ,. - W. W. II OLD EN. NOTICE TO SHIPPERS. Office N. C. R.w.eoju Comtaxv, "I Ch a u lottk, N 0. Nov; 14, 1808. By recent instructions, received from Headquar ters of this Company, all freights shipped vis Gohls boro to New York will be charged as follows : 1st Class per TOO pounds, " 1 ' 1 50 : V lid -. " - 1 35 ". 3d " " " " ! J 20 4th " " " - HO " Cotton per Hale; t 1 Not 10, i8C8 Ira a:ih 550 II. M. ; riLITCIIAUD,? W Agent N, C. R: R- Co.- Look to Your Interest. V As I am now selling Dress Goods, Ready-made Clothing, Boots, SL ves Hats, ia short everything found in a first clais Dry Goods' House, AT COST, in order to cloae oat business, the publie can bay Goods of me cheaper than ia any house in Charlotte. Country Merchants, who are cash buyers, will find it pays to buy of A. SINCLAIR, Nov IU, 1868. , Springs' Corner. North Carolina News. i Tobacco"' Burnt. On Friday bght f;13tH inst. the barn of Mr Thomas Barksdaler who lives near Barksdale's Depot, was burnt and nine thousand pounds of tobacco consumed with h The fibres originated while curing the tobacco. Milton Chronicle. The Grand Lodge, F. A. M. of North Carolina, will hold its Annual Communication in Raleigh on! Monday the 7th of December, com mencing at 7 o'clock P. M. - Rev F M.-Hubbard. This distinguished Divine and accomplished scholar, late Professor in the University, has accepted a pastoral . call to Hyde Park, New York, a town on the banks of the Hudson.,-' He leaves the State immediate ly, and will carry with him the high regard and admiration of thousands of friends. Ralviyh Sentinel. , . ., - . fi While many have left Guilford county for homes in the West, their places arc being rapidly supplied by emigrants from the North. Numerous gentlemen of means have purchased farms in the county and residences in the town. Some of the families who had removed to that land of-tlisappointment' are returning to their homes in the good old North btate. Largest Peach Orchard in the World. It is not generally known that Col. J M Heck of this city, Dr W J Hawkins, Peter Davis, Kso4 of Warren, and W A T Johnson, of Delaware, are planting at Ridgway, on the Raleigh & Gas ton Railroad, more than two thousand acres, (making two hundred thousand trees.) in peach trees alone. They have, besides, a large amount of apple and pear trees and many thousand grape vines. 1 ' buch enterprises as these will soon tell on the wealth of tho whole State. Hal. Sentinel. Guilford Land Agency. We learn that the enterprising efforts of Messrs. Zimmer and Gretter, of Greensboro, to introduce settlers into the State from the North have met with en couragement. A gentleman from Canada has recently effected a purchase of lauds in Guilford, aud parties from Maryland and; other sections are making iuvestigatious, which we hope will lead to extensive immigration. EXECUTOR'S SALE. An Tlipmitnr nf Witsinn' Tnvlra. 1p"1 T will noli nt ! the residence of Mrs. Lufferty, on Monday the 7th of December, one Horse, one Duggy, ami a, quantify of I Corn. Terms, 0 months credit. S. P. ALEXANDER, Nov "10, 1808. ' Executor. All persons indebted to the late Wilson Parks must come forward and make settlement, and those having claims against said dcceasenl must present them within the time prescribed by law, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. Si P. ALEXANDER, Nov 10, 1808 3w Executor. Piano for Sale. A fine Rosewood 8 Octave PIANO, as good as new, ! vith Stool and Cover complete, is offered for sale Apply at this Office or to W. W. Pegrum at the C. & S. C-llailroad Depot. Nov Hi, 1808 pd CITY PROPERTY FOR SALE. RARE VIIAXVE FOR INVESTMENT. Some of the most desirable LOTS in tbe City, em bracing Eight br Ten unimproved Lots, near my residence, suitable for buildings, and several busi ness Lots iu the most improving part of the City. Apply to ROUT. F DAVIDSON, At the Furniture Store, opposite City Clock, Nov 10,1808. Charlotte, N. C. McLEOD & STEELE Have received a new Stock of Fall and Winter Goods, Which they, offer to the , public at greatly reduced prices. '.Their stock consists of Ladies' Dress Goods, Poplins, Reps, Empress and Abysinia Cloths, black, white and colored Mohair Lustres, Meritioes. Delaine, &c. ; Ladies' Cloaks and Shawls, .best quality ami latest styles; a pretty line of " Ladies' Furs; Cloths, Cassimeres and Vesting. Gents' Furnishing Goods. Rock Island Cassimeres and Jeans. A good stock of White Goods, Embroideries, &c; Domestic and Knit Goods, Boots, Shoes," Hats, Caps and Hardware. We respectfully ask our customers and friends to call and examine our Stock before buying, if our goods suit, we will make prices suit. We are deter mined to sell. Kot KV18G8: McLEOD & STEELE. W. S. HALTOM. NAT. GRAY. ' COMBINATION. The subscribers would respectfully announce that they have a very extensive slock of Siaplu Groceries, Confectioneries, Toys, Nations, &c, consisting in part of all grades of Coffee", Sugar, Tea, Salt, Molas ses, Bacon, Lard, Leather, Rice, Tobacco, Snuff, Cigars, Pipes, Cheese, Cracker, Can Fruits, Oysters, Pickles, Jellies, Pickles by the dozen: Candy, plain and fancy; French Candy; all kinds of Cake Trim mings, prepared Mfn'cc Meat; all kinds of Fruit and Nuts, foreign and domestic ; Ornaments for Christ mas Trees, Ac Wholesale bills and orders filled promptly and at the smallest margin. Stick Candy made ef pure Crushed Sugar. ' , Fresh Bread daily all kinds of Cakes made and trimmed at short notice. Highest cash prices paid for all kinds of country Produce. . They ; sell the famous 'Common-Sense Sewing Machine' price $15. CaU and get one. Come and see the ; Magic Wheel of Life. NAT and CHARLIE will do their best for yon. HALTOM & GRAY. Next to Corner Drugstore, Tryon street Nov 10, 1808 tf . V FOR RENT. I will rent, privately, the Dwelling over Springs' Comer, now occupied by Mrs. Gilaon as a Boarding House. , s.: j . r ,. ALSO, three 'Store Rooms bri , Tryon (freer, now occupied by Messrs. Fran kent hall, Hill and Cross. Also, the Rooms over above Stores. ALSO, the Store now. occupied by R. R. Rea in Charlotte Rank Building, and the Dwelling House on the Baptist Church street the property of JJra. W. W Kitchen. . . This property will be rented for the year !8C'J. JS. PI ALEXANDER, Nov 10, 1808 4w ; ' Agent. FRUIT TREES, &c. NEW G.VRDEX NURSERIES. J. LINDLEY & SON return their thanks to the publie for past favors. It is needless for them to say much, a their fruits are well known throughout the State, and tuany 'parts ef the South, and have sus tained the highest reputation for the last thirty years; r They have now on hand &3,iHJO Frail Trees, Vines, &c, for sale t he present season. 'Descriptive; Catalogue forwarded on application, containing prices, &c. - Address .: J. LINDLEY & SON, Nov IB, 1808 3 w Greensboro, N. C. r Teacher . Wanted, One who is qualified to prepare young men for College,) to leach s School for ten months, ia tbe neighborhood of Howard's Mills, Union county, N. C. to commence Monday 4th January next. Address G. D. Broom at Charlotte, or either of the undersigned at Wolfsville, N. C. - ; S. B. HOWARD, WM, McILWAIN, Nor 16. L. K. RONE, T. W. REDWLNE. " Foar distinct shocks of earthquake felt at Elizabeth, New Jersey, on Sunday the 1 5th inst., at 1 0 i o'clock. The four shucks cca tinuetlr about twenty seconds. Chairs, Tables Beds watl other articles of furniture were swayed to tmd frov -' The remains of seven persons have been found near a tavern in the vicinity of Bunker Hill, Illinois. It is supposed that the tavern keeper (who has been arrested) has been mur dering his guests for years. - " Nashville, Tenn., Nov. 14.--Thc Hotel at MeKcnric was destroyed by fire to-day. A lady and four children from North Carolina WLrc burned;tO death. ' 1 , : Paris, Nov. 16. Baron James Rothschild head of the House, is dead. ' Earthquakes continue all along the coast of Chili and Peru. A bloody civil war is apprehended in Chili, from Presidential complications. ... NEW. STORE, B U X B A U M & LANG Have removed from the corner store, under the Man sion House, to the newly fitted up store of Hammond & McLaughlin, near Oates' corner. We hare an entif-e New Stock of Goods, which we will sell at greatly reduced prices. ' Our stock consists of Dry Goods, Clothing, Hats, Caps, Boots, Shoes, Trunks, Valises, Carpet-bags. Dress Goods. Our Drcs3 Goods are of the latest styles, and better assortment has never been offered to the jmb lic, nor at lower prices. Flannels of all descriptions, Ginghams, LiiiPtjti, Alamance Plaids, &c. All of these we offer iIichji. We have a fine assortment of Wool and Felt Hats, both for Children and Men's wear. Boots and Shoes. Our Boot and Shoe Department, for Ladies. Cents and Children, is complete. No other but goud arti cles kept. We have a fine lot of custom made Boots for gentlemen. Call and examine, Ve offer them cheap. Ladies1 Clotfks, Shawls and Knit Goods. In this line of goods wc can offer great inducements. Wc caUyour particular attention to our . . i . Clothing Department. We have the finest, best and cheapest stock of Broad Clpth Suits, Cassimere Suits, English Walking Couts. Beaver Suits and Over-Coats. - If you want to sec a fine stock of Good Suits call on us, we will offer you inducements. We have the best Bearer Overcoats ever brought to the niiirket call and examine them. We take great pleasure in showing our Goods. Give us an early call. . BEXBAUM & LANG. Charlotte, N. C., At HamBiomV& McLaughlin's Building, next to Brcni, Browu & Co's Hardware Store. Nov 10. 1808. Groceries and Confectioneries. NISBET & MAXWKLL are now receiving a large and well selected Stock, consisting in part of Coffee, Bagging, Cigars, Snuff, Sugar, Ties, Pepper, Spice, Molasses, Bacon, , Leather, Cheese, . Ilice, Tobacco, Soda, &c , &. In fact-everything in the Grocery line, cheap for cash or exchange for country produce. Nisber & Maxwell, Candy Manufacturers and dealers in Confectioneries, Toys, Musical Instruments, Notions, &c , have a large stock and offer them low for caslr Nisbet & Maxwell, Bakers. Parties supplied with plain and ornamental Cakes at short notice Orders promptly attended to " Just Received, Fresh Buckwheat Flour. Nov 10, 1808. NISBET & MAXWELL. MATTHEWS' HOUSE, (Formerly Kkrr's Hotel, Charlotte, N. C.) This well known IIou.c is hi in now under the control and management of the undersigned, who solicit a tdiare of public patronage The House has recently bveu thoroughly repaired and refurnished, and no exer tions will be spared to make patrons comfortable THE TABLE will be furnished with the bet tho market affords Refreshments of all sorts can alwavs be found at the Bar THE STABLES attached to this House will le found sufficient to aecotmuodate the Horses of our country friends who may prefer a safe place and goodfved. W. M MATTHEWS, Js., J. L. STEAGALL. Charlotte, Nov 10, 1808 8mpd Just Received, At tho City Book Store, HAND BOOKS for County Officers. LIME ! . LIME ! ! I am Agent for several Lime Kilns, and keep con stantly ou hand LIME for Building and Agricul tural purposes. Fanners wishing Lime bytbetou will do well to give mc a call. W. W. PEG RAM, Nov 10, 1808. Iu Agent C. k S ('. K. K. STOVES, Sheet-Iron and Tin Ware, &c. TAYLOR & DUNCAN have a large assortment of Stoves of all descriptions for sale Cooking. Tarlor and Box Stoves of the la feet patterns, with fixtures of the modern improvement. Call. and examine these useful and comfortable articles Nov 1C, 1808. TAYLOR & DCNCAX. Notice to Debtors. We have a largo a mount of money dae u from those wc have accommodated, and wc now earnej-'ly request all persons indebted to us by Note or Account io come forward and settle. If jou cannot pay H, let us have a part of the amount due Nov 10, 1808. . , TAYLOR .Si DUNCAN". , Rock Island Goods. CLOTHING, made of Rock Island Goods, for sale by . . B. KOOI'MANN'. FRESH ARRIVALS OF China, Crockery and Glass Ware JAMES HARTY, Stxr.Voom to : me ; Cot t Hot sc.) Is .jost receiving s very large stock of China, X?rockery and Class Ware, Together with a good assortment of House-keeping articles, consisting of Knives aud Forks, Spw Castors, Butter Prints, Ladles. Tabs, 4'hnrns, Buck ets, Bread Trays, tolling rins, Steak Beaters, Tt Keiues, tew ran, uriuirons, a.c. House Furnishing Goods "CTO. ( '70t every description. I have the most complete assortment of LADHS BASKETS to be fonnd in the City Market, Trac ing. Key andlMoNie Baskets In every variety nd Willow Ware generally. Call and examine my Stock! Oct 20, 1808. JAMES HARTl. NOTICE. Messrs. TIDDY k BROTHER, our General Agent fa Charlotte, will Attend to business in that City They will keep constantly on hand a fall supply or PAPER of aU kinds, Book. News and Wrapping- snU will be at all times prepared to supply regular cus tomers at a day' notice. . . WM. k R. TIDDY, Lincolnton and High Shoals Taper MiBs Nov 9, 1868 lm
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