POETRY. THS RAINBOW. nV AMELIA. I sonicliines have thotights in niy lont liost iiours, That lie on my heart like the dew on the liowtr.'S, Of a ramble I took one bright afternoou, When my heart was as light as a blossom in Juno; The green earth was moist wilh ihclato fftilen siiowcrs^ The breeze fluttered down and blew open the flowers, * While a single white cloud to its haven of rest, On the white wing of puice floated ofi' in the west. As I threw back my tresses to catch ihe cool breeze, That scattered the rain droi)s and dimph^d the seas; Far up the blue sky a fair rainbow unrolled Its soft tinted pinions of purple and goid: It was born in a moment, yet, quick as its birth, It had stretched to the uttermost ends of the earth And, fair as an angel, it floated ali free, ^Vith a wing on the earth and a wing on the sea. How calm was the ocean ! how gentle its swell! I-iike a woman’s s3ft bosom, it rose and it fell; While its light sparkling waves, stealing Inughingly o'er ; When they saw the fair rainbow knelt down on the shore; No sweet hymn ascended, no murnmr of prayer, Yet I felt that the spirit of worship was there, And bent my young hoail in devotion atid love, ’iVeath the form of the angel that floated above. How wide was the sweep of its hcantiful wings! How boundless its circle ! how radiant its rings! If I looked on the sky ’twas suspended in air. If I looked on the ocean the rainbow was there: Thus forming a girdle as brilliant and whole As the thoughts of the rainbow that circle iny soul— Like the wing of the Deity unfurled, ‘It bent from the cloud and encircled the world. There are moments. I think, when the spirit receivi-.s Whole volumes of thoughts on its unwritten leaves, When the folds of a heart in a momenl unclost; Like the uttermost heat from the heart of a rose; And thus when the rainbov,- had passed from the sk}-, 'Hie thoughts it awoke wt re too deep to pass by ; It left my full scid like the wing of a dove, All fluttering with pleasure, and fluttering with love. I know that c^ach momont of r:ipt.;ro and pain J>ut shortens the links in liic’s mystical cham; 1 know that my form, like that bow from the wave, Must pass from the earth and lie cold in the grave; Vet, oh! when death’s shadows my bosom em'loud, When I shriKk from the thought of the cotRn and shroud, May Hope, like the rainbow, my s])irit enfold In her beautiful pinions of purple and gold. 31 1 S C E L. L. A X Y • DON'T YOU DO IT. When a peliilcnl individual politely observes to you, you'd belter eat me up, hadn’t you T'—don't you do it. When a clique of warm friends want you to start a paper to forward a particular set of views, and promising you large quantities of fortune and fame to be gained in the undertaking—dont’t you do it. \Vhen you have any business to transact with a modern financier, and he asks you to go and dine with him—don’t you do it. If on any odd occasion your wife should exclaim to you, “ I^ow, tumble over the cradle and break vour neck, do!”—don't you do it. AVhen a horse kicks you and you feel a strong disposition to kick the horse in return—don’t you do it. Wh cn you are shining it very expeditiously round town, in search of somebody with something over who can assist you wilh a loan, and you arc suddenly anticipated by sotntbody who wants to borrow from you—don't you do it. When you are olTered a great bargain, the value of which you know r.othing about, but which you are to get at half-price, being as ii’s you,”—don’t you do it. When a messenger from your next door neigh- bo comes requesting the loan of your morning pa per, just ns you have set down to read it—do it bv ail means. Always lend your newspaper. When a voung lady catches you alone, and lays violent :.f/es upon you, expressing ‘■’pop’' in every glance—don’t you do it. if our collector should chance to call upon you, requesting the payment of a little advertising bill, or asking half a dozen of your friends’ names as subscribers—do it—do it!—Picai/une. WESTWARD HO! On Sunday last :is we were w’cnding our way to Church, our attention was called to a vehicle in tbe street, which appeared to be a small house on four wheels, drawn by four horses. It was about sixteen feet long, four feet wide, and eight high, handsome ly clabboarded, save the gable end in front, which was left open for the convenience of the driver. A stove pipe projected through the top, and from the volumes of smoke which escaped through it, we were induced to examine the “critter” and see if it did not contain so?nc new Yankee notion about steam. We rapped at the door and heard the re sponse “ walk i?i.” We hesitated a moment, when a lad from within ‘'opened unto us,” and the follow ing dialogue ensued. W'here arc you from? “ Bloomfield, New York, about 400 miles from this.” W^here are you going 2 To Illinois.” Do you not find it difficult to travel in these times, when money is scarce and of so doubtful a charac ter. “ Not at all. W’’e cook our own food, and lodge ourselves; requiring no expense but for horse-keep- ing.” Upon this, we poked in our head, and sa^v in the back part two berths : on one of which sat a middle aged lady, playing with her infant, happy as (-lueen Vic ; about the centre, was a cook-slove with a good fire in it and plenty of wood about it; over head hung a wire cage, in which sat a Parrott, as mute as a judge, and looked as solemn as a grave stone pedlar. Yankee notions forever!—Clevlancl Ilcrald. Mi\ Tyler.—The W^ashington Correspondent of the Philadelphia Spirit of the Times, says, Mr. Tyler \vishes Congress to repeal the Land Distribu tion Bill.” If this be truCj the Republican party will owe Mr. Tvler two. Abby Kelly, in Andover, the other day, in speaking of the prejudice existing agaijist persons of color, asked, “ Whv does not the same feelin^- exist against a black dress? 1 am sure.” said shci •• we are rather partial hlacl' A Fart.—The ready wit of a true born Irishman, however humble his station, is exceeded only by his gallantry.-^ A few days since we observed a case in point. A s««llen gust of wind took a para sol out of the hands of its owner; and before we had a chance to recollecl whdfher it jvould be etiquette to catch thep;Trasol of a lady to whom we had nev er been introduced, a Iiv&Iy''Emeralder dropped his hod of bricks, caught the parachute in the midst of its Ellsler gyrations, and presented it to the loser wilh a bow which reminded us of poor Power. “Faith, ma’am” said he as he did so, “ if you were as strong as you are handsome it would’nt have got away from yoti.” ‘‘ Which shall I thank you for first, the service or your compliment ?” asked the lady smiling. “ Troth, rna’am ” said Pat again touching the place where once stood the brim of what once w'as a beaver, “that look of your own beautiful eyes iha?iked me for both If that hod carrier will issue proposals to “tache the jontalo,” we’ll do his advertising gratis, and head his list of pupils. He has a genius for the thin O’, ^•1 cuiting reply.—An avaricious Divine, seeing a poor boy in a deplorable condition, called him to the door, and giving him a piece of mouldy bread asked him if he could read; to which he replied in ‘ the negative. To the question w'hether he could say the Belief and the Lord’s prayer, the answer was the same. Well said the divine, I will teach you that: Our Father, said the instructor. Our Father? repeated the boy; what! your fa ther as well as mine! Yes, certainly. Then we are brothers. To be sure we are, was the ready reply. Why then, replied the boy, pulling the crust from behind his coat, how could you give your poor brother this mouldy piece of bread ! JtOgical.—Why don’t you subscribe to the Tra- zette, or some other newspaper,' ’ said we the other day to a m?\n of this county. “ You have a large family of children growing up, to whom a paper mightbe of incalculable advan tage—and I ani sure you are sufficiently able to bear the expense.” “ Why sir,” said he, I find that reading is like drinking liquor—the more one indulge.s the more he wants to. And if my childien once get a passion j lor reading, I am afraid they Avould devote too much time to it, and neglect their w’ork.” I'o which kingdom does he belong, animal or vegetable ?—Bardstown Chronicle. Dr. J. M. Happoldt HAS removed to the Office directly op posite Maj. Joseph Smith’s Hotel, where he may be found by his friends and the public, and consulted at all times, unless professionally engaged. A report has been industriously circulated tor ^ect, relative to his charges. They have been pronounced extravagant. He lakes this opportunity to state to the public, that he holds himself ready at any time to compare charges, and weigh his service with any of the Faculty. He wishes it to be dis tinctly understood, that his CHARGES shall in all cases be Reasonaulb. Jan. 4, 1842. 43...tf SO’ ^ For the Cash only! All persons that wish to buy Goods cheap, will find it to their interest to call on the subscriber before purchasing, as I am determined to sell as low* as any Cash or Credit Store in town. H. B, WTLLIAMS. Charlotte, Jan. 11, 1842. 44....tf All persons indebted to the subscriber, must pay up. Coach Making'. THE Subscribers having entered in to copartnership, will carry on the above business in all its various branehes, .at the old stand formerly owned by Mr. Carter Crittenden, opposite the Jail.— All work WARRANTED;—and Re pairing done ut the shortest notice, for moderate charges. CHARLES OVERMAN, JOSHUA TROTTER. Charlotte, June 15, 1841. 12m Land Sales OJV A CREDITl IVOT MUCH LEFT. “ I say, Jim,” s; id a loafer to another, whose gar ments were in a most tattered condition, “how do you get your livin?” “Well, I gits it sometimes one w’ay and some times another. Mostly I don’t git it at all!” “ Be them cloths your’n or do you hire ’em, low ing the owner the right to destrain ?’’ “What business is it of your’n “ Oh, none at all—only I was thinking that if you are merely the tenant of them things, and the landlord should destrain, they wouldn’t be much left after deducing the rent. . DR. C. J. FOX Has just received a large and general assortment of MEDICINES, Dye-vStiilTs, Perfumery, Thompsonian 3I('diciiies, Wines and Spirits lor medical use, And a variety of other articles, all of which he warrants genuine, and will sell low for cash. Charlotte, April 27, 1840. S....F Stray Mules. ^ STRAYED from me, at this place, on the 17th inst., three Brown MULES. I will liberally reward any person that will bring them to me, or give informa tion 60 that I can get them. A quantity of Bacon and Lard for sale. .T. B. HERRIFORD. Charlotte, N. C., March 27, 1842. N. B. I, or my agent, will be found at Col. M. V\r. Alexander’s Hotel. Y Virtue of a decree from the Court of Equity, * 1 will sell, at the late dwelling house of Col. Evan Alexander, on Clear Creek, on Monday the 4th day of April next, the following valuable plan tations viz. One Tract containing 17H Acres, joining the lands of Cyrus Morrison, Margaret Alex ander, and others, on the waters of Clear Creek. One other Tract containing 38T Acres, joining the lands of Isaac Alexander, .Tohn Garmon and others. Also, one other Tract containing 400 Acres, on the waters of Duck Creek joining the lands of Sutton Williams and others. All the above mentioned lands will he sold, at the same time and j)lace, on a credit of twelve months, for the benefit of partition among the heirs at law of Williuni Alexander, deceased. Bonds and securities will he required. I). R. DUNLAP, C.M. E. Mecklenburg County, N. C., Marcli 7, 1812. Daniel Dennis. THIS celebrated Jack will stand every other week at the stables of the subscribers, (commencing at Lewis Dinkins,’) and will be let to mnres at the following rates, viz : Three Dollar.-? the single leap, to be paid at the time of service ; Five Dollars the Season, and Seven Dollars to insure a mare to be with colt. Trading the mare in every instance, fbrieits the insurance. He is young and thought to he equal if not superior to any Jack that has ever stood in this country. Sea.^on to commence the 10th of March and end the lOlh of July. JOHN M. POTTS LEWIS DL\KL\S. March 5, 1842. 50...tf. A few Ciioocl Tliin^.s Yet, AND gjrpertrJit. THE Proprietor of the “CONCORD COFFEE-HOUSE” would inform his customers and the public generally, that _ his Stock of GROCERIES, and fancy articles to tickle the palate, is yet quite full, and he respectfully invites all to give him a call and be their own judge. He w^ould also state, that he expects in a short time to receive the most splendid and choice Stock of articles in his line ever brought to this region o country, when he will be fully prepared to 'i)lcase the taste of the most fastidious. F. R. ROUECHE. Concord, N. C., Dec. 28, 1841. 12...y Notice is hereby given to all persop.s indebted fo me by note, that their pape.»-s are placed in the hands of Col. Jno. W. Potts, and all those who do not call on him and settle before April Court next, may calculate on paying cost “ to a dead cer tainty.” Having jjurchased land, I am compelled to make this call for money. w:i. G. POTTS. January 4, 1842. 4:{.,.tc SPLENDID STOCK OF CJROCEBIES! JOB PRINTING. w E are fvl.t'pared at this Office with a handsome supply ofi^^ancy Type, to execute all kinds of 3oii::^vinUns in a very superior style, and at short notice. Oders will be thankfully received. Jeffersonian Office. Charlotte, March 9, 1841. Taken Up, And committed to the Jail of this county, on the 27th of September last, a Negro man, about 20 years of age, round full face, smooth forehead, thick lips, and flat nose, five feet 7 or 8 inches high, with a scar on the fore finger of the left hand, rnade he says, by a cutting knite. The owner is requested to come forward, prov« property, pay charges, and lake him away, or he will be dealt with as the law directs. T. N,. ALEXANDER, Sheriff. Charlotte, N. C., Oct. 19, 1841. 32.,.p THE Subscriber wotdd beg leave to inform his old friends and customers, that he is now receiv ing and has on hand, at his form er stard, one door abov^e Major Smith’s Iloiel, a superb stock of GROCERIES, Comprising every article kept at such establish ments in the interior country. His supply of COR- 1^1-^LS, WHINES, LIQ.UORS, &c., embraces every variety, and all of the choicest qualities. He also has Candies, Raisins, Almonds, Fish, Sugar, and, in fact, every thing to tickle the fancy and please the taste. Call and see, and taste, and judo’e. JOHN O’FARIIELL. Charlotte, February 1, 1842. DC?* Those who oive me debts due previous to the 1st January, 1842, are once more, and for the last Ume^ requested to make payment. Those who do not comply with this notice pretty shortly, must not complain if they^^ave to pay cost. JOHN O’FARRELL. February 1, 1842. 47...F wx filed the first Volume of the MecUeiibtir^ J^ersmiaii,^^ O^st completed) and wish it boiind. will please hand in their orders to the subscriber and they shall be executed neatly and without delay. W M HT^NTFR March 8. 1812. ' Skins!—-Skins!!—Skins !!! The subscribers offer for sale at their House back of J. B. Kerr’s Hotel, ’ Deer Skins dressed with hair. “ without hair. “ “ . “ Buff. Bear “ “ Sheep “ with wool. ‘ *•' witfiout woo}. Coon and Otter Skins dressed, which they ofTer for sate cheap lor CASH, or in exchange for other raw Skins. ® ADAM SILER, , MARTIN FYRNISELL. Charlolte. Fob. 21, 1812. 5L.!tf J '^CtrOULD inform such of his friends as desire his professional services, that he has removed hie Office to Mr. Johnson’s briek house, two doors above the “ Carolina Inn,” where he may be found at all times, unless necessarjly absent. Charlotte, February 8, 1842. 48...F liaw Notice. The midersigned takes pleasure in ofi'ering his professional services to ihe cit izens of Western North Carolina, and solicits their friendly patronage in the practice of Law and Equi ty, in the following Courts, viz: Cabarrus, Meck lenburg, Lincoln, Iredell, Burke, Yancey, Buncombe, Henderson, Rutherford, and Cleveland. He furth er assures the public, that his whole time will here after be devoted exclusively to the profession of Law, and that a strict attention to his client’s inter ests shall be given, and a regular attendance in the above Courts may be confidently expected. Those who have hitherto confided their interests to his keeping, will please accept this as a tender of his highest regard and best thanks for their disinterested friendship. His office and residence is in Lincoln- ton, where he Avill be pleased to receive any commu nications addressed to him, in his professional line of business. BALIS M. EDNEY. January 28, 1842. ^ ..F The Bankrupt Law IS in operation since the 1st instant, and the sub scriber has received several applications for his professional aid. He is. about to engage his serv'i- ces, and is willing to increase the number of appli cations, which will diminish the expense to the ap plicants. The District Court of the United States has sole jurisdiction in all matters and proceedings in Bank ruptcy, which for this District, (Cape Fear,) sits at W ilmington, and all Petitions are referred by the order of Judge Pottrr to that Court, which next sits on the 2nd of May next. All persons owing debts and wishing to avail themselves of the benefit of this act, and of the ser vices of the undersigned, will apply early ; with an accurate list of their creditors, the residence and amount due each creditor, together with an accu rate inventory of all their property, rights and cre dits of every kind and description, and the location and situation of said property. Apulication can be made either in person, or by mail, post paid, to the subscriber; who can always be found at his office in Charlotte. He will, howe- v'or, be at the next Superior Courts of Cabarrus and Lincohi. JOHN H. WHEELER, Atto. at Law. Charlotte, Feb. 1'), 1812. 50...f The Lincoln Republican will please copy 3 weeks. New Concern. FRESH STOCK OF OROCERIESI inform their friends and the public generally, that they are now recei ving and openmg for sale^ at their Store nearly op posite the “ Charlotte Hotel,” a very heavy anld se- lec stock of the various articles embraced in their ine of business ;—among which will be found the following: French Brandy and Holland Gin of the very best equality, and various domestic liquors, irmes, of almost every variety, and of the choicest brands. Cordials, Rum Shrub, London Porter, and Perfect Love. Oysters, Pickled Scotch Herrings and smoked Spa nish do.. Sardines (from Venice,) Codfish, Coffee, loaf and brown Sugar, Tea, Molasses, Cheese, butter Crackers, Arabian Dates, Candies, (a great variety, including French Kisses,) Currants7 Or anges, Lemons, Pepper, Spice, Cloves, Nutmegs Raisins, Almonds, Figs, fine Soap, Starch, sperm and Tahow Candles, A LARGE STOCK OP ^^enttemcn's SHOES, OF THE VER V BEST QUALITY; And numerous other articles, comprising the largest and most desirable stock of Groceries ever offered in this market—all of which will be sold on very moderate terms for cash, or on a credit to punctual dealers. They solicit a share of public patronage. Charlotte, March 1, 1842. WILLIAM SAN DRY GIVES Notice, that, as the firm of Norment Sandry was dissolved on the first of last January,— all persons indebted to the same, in any way, must make early settlements, as the affairs of said firm mufit be closed without dela}'’. W. S. Avould also give notice, that all accounts made at the Shop formerly owned by John O’Far- rell, next door above the Charlotte Hotel, between February, 1841, and January, 1842, are due him, and must be closed immediately by cash or note. Those not complying w’ith this notice must not complain if they are called upon before long by an officer. March 1, 1842. 51...F TO THE Fashionable Public. THE Subscriber resspoct- fully tenders his thanks to the citizens of Charlotte, and the public generally, for the libe ral patronage he has recei ved since he commenced the lailoring Business in this place. From past ex perience, he now has no hesi tation in saying that he is fully preparei to give £reneral satisHiction (o all wfio may favor him with their patronage. All w'ork done in his Establishmen ill be WAiin.vNTED, so lar as makin*; and cuttin*** is concerned. He has just received his * FALL & WINTER FASHIONS aiul will continue to receive regular reports of En glish and French Fashions. His Shop will be found in the South-East winT of Mr. Leroy Springs’ brick building. liberal dh'^ount ?)iade to ca.^h custojners. rALEXANDER BETHUNE. C'harlolte, Jan. 1, 1S12. * 7....y COTTON, AND Cotton-Yarn. The milledgeville cotton fac tory, (situatpd in Montgomery County, 22 miles east of Salisbury,) is now in full operation.— Those intimately acquainted with the Yarn of this Factory, prefer it to any manufactured in ihe State. EDWARD BURAGE. N. D.—The Subscriber wishes to procure about FlYE HUNDRED BALES OF 3 © s © sr c, (Of the best quality,) to be delivered at the Facto ry, which he will spin, either one half for the other, or at eight cents per pound. EDWARD BURAGE. December 7, 1841. 39...f THE CULTIVATOR. TO FAUMEHS AND GARDENERS Notice! WE will sell at Public Sale, at Beatty's Ford, Lincoln County, N. C., on thellih of April, between THIRTY AND FORTY LIKELY JVEGROES, Consisting^ of Mechanics of all kinds: Black- smithsy Shoemakers, Tanners, Carpenters, The negroes are all of good families.—We will also sell a large number of Cattle, (OF LMPROVED STOCK;) A LARGE NUMBER OF SHEEP, {Sa.cony, Merino and mixed;) A GOOD STOCK OF HOGS, JHot ^ses and Jfiules; A f/aandUy of Conij Podtkr, Hay, and Oats; WAGONS, Cijearing, Ploughs, and Ail kinds of Farming Tools. The Negro properly will be sold on a credit of twelve months with interest from the day of Sale the purchaser to give bond and approved security! Terms as to the other property, will be made known on the day of sale. M. HOKE. } Exr’s of R. H. H. W. BURTON, i Burton, dec’d We will also dispose of several tracts of val uable laud in the neighborhood of Beatty’s Ford, at private sale. H. W. . Lincoln co.. N C.. March lO. 1812 M. H.,^, I . B. \ Exrs. 5L...ts. THE CULTIVATOR, (a consolidation of Bu- el’s Cultivator and the Genesee Farnier,) a monthly periodical, designed “ to Improve the Mind and the Soil,” and “to Elevate the Standing and Character of the Cultivators of the American Soil.” Willis Gaylord and Luther Tucker, Editors. Publish ed at Albany, (N. \ .) by Luther Tucker, Proprie tor, at One Dollar per annum—Six Copies for Five Dollars—20 per cent, commission on tewnty-five or more subscribers—25 per cent, on one hundred or more. All subscribers to commence w’ith a v’olume. AH payments to be made free of postage. The paper can be furnished from its commencement— \"ols. 1, 2, 3, and 4 at 50 cents each j and Vols. 5, 6, 7, and 8, at ^1,00 each. The publisher of the Cultivator has the j)leasure of presentig to the .‘Viends ot the Agriculture in the United States, the prospectus of a new volume (the 9th, commencing January 1, 1842,) of that periodi cal. This paper is so well known in every part oi' the country, as to render a recapitulation of its ob jects and contents, generally, unnece.ssary. Tlie range and variety of its articles—its list of contri butors, (embracing the most distinguished agri culturists in every section of ihe Union,) unrivalled in numbers as well as in scientific and practical skilt —the superiority of its mechanical »\KCculion, and the unequalled nunjher, rich variety anil superior beauiy of its illustrations, embracing in the last two volumes about 7 \co Hu n d red Eng^a vl ng., representing the improved breeds of Cattle, Horses, Sheep, Sicinr, Buildings, Imple ments, &c., and on ev’cry .subject connected with agriculture, have contributed to render it a favorite with all clas ses interested in the cultivation of the soil, and giv en it a circulation hitherto unknown among the agri cultural periodicals of the country—amounting lo about Tiveniy-Two Thousand I Grateful for the evry favorable consideralion the work has received and the extensive patronage awarded, the publisher would state that NO EF^ FORTS OR EXPENSE w’ill be spared to give new ViUtl increased interest to the volume for 1842 It is intended to devote a larger portion of the work, (at least 07?emonthly,) to the subjects pf GAR DENING and the ORCHARD; and to enlarge the department devoted to DOMESTIC AND RU RAL ECONOMY, and to the DISEASES OF ANIMALS, so as to render them as useful as pos-? sible to all l:asses ofhttr citizens. To accomplish this, arrangements have been made as will place witliin our reach all European periodicals and pub lications important in agricultual and veterinary matters, and they will be made available in such a manner, as, in every respect, to render the Cultiva tor worthy the patronage it has received, and make it, all things considered, the CHEAPEST AND BEST AGRICULTURAL PAPER ever published in this or any other country. Post-masters and all those kind friends who have heretofore with so much liberality and patriotism, as well as those who wish to “elevate the standing and character of the cultivators of the American Soil,” are respectfully invited to use their influence in promoting its circulation by acting as agents in their respective neighborhoods. Any gentleman wishing to obtain the Cultivator, has oqly to hand his dollar to the Postmaster of his neighborhood, who will forward it to the publisher free ot expense. LUTHER TUCKER, Albanv, December. 1841. Publisher of the • ’ Cultivator.