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r -c 3- .1 xmxmc 'M 1 1- 1 r, ! il 'CUARiCTER IS AS IMPPUTAT TO STATES AS IT IS TO l.NDITIDUAL; AND THE GLORY OF THE STATE 13 THE COMMON PROPERTT ojlf CITIZENS." BY WM II BAYNJ3 FAYETTEVILLE, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 1844. VoItlmeav-JSnmfter 259 - J. till THE NORTH 'CAROLINIAN. Per aanura.it" paid in advance, 5 50 Mpaidattbeeatl ot 0 months 'S. 40 if paid at the end oft he year, .3 58 ; Do Kates of Advertising:;, ., anty cents per snar(, for the firat..AjjthirT ceats tor each subsequent insertioa.' A libsral deduction winbemade tf ft'Hcctissrs k y b j.:ar. -, ; . . ,: 1 , jura s C j .jrt d vtfrtiseinnt and Sheriff, Mjriil be --a:jecl 23 per.ct. higUar than thft aaa.tea. t Lrtleiunts 'at for PUhliUin'bould nair (he tiu nber of iasfrtione i ntetSded, uvirked pja (aa.u.atliBrwistf thejr will bs iaaerted ant il " t?'id fd charged according!. .; No oaper discontinued untilirroarages a.rf paid, Tc:pt at the fiptfoi of the Biig.1- CI7 dsttersoa iiisiaes coanettea 'ith uiii rt ' 'tii'ishinciit, mast be addressed Wm.H. Bijne, litor oi'r na Aorlh-CaruJinian,and in all cases pot-paid. H7" 'iutnribere wishing to make remittances by i.iii!, " ill r!m-jrn-er that they can do so tree of ota;e, as Posfrn istrs ar authorized by law to frank letters enclosing- remittances, if written by tiitfin-seires, or the content known to thnin. Prices of Job Work : HAND BILL.S, will be charged according to size ami 3notml ot in titer, il i U1L.L.S, f t a sheetfrom 12 to 18 i .cnes qu ire , 3 ' Copies, Over IS m lies, and not exceeding 30, C AU.D3, large si-'.e, single ack, An ! Tor every additional pack, Sn iler sizi; in proportion.' B L A KS, printed to order, for 1 quire, An I fr every additional quire, under 5, Ex-:ee-li:i; 5 quires. UO 00 VQ 25 00 00 ClttCULMiS INVITATION TICKETS, and nil kinds oi U'.MK. & JUB Jf KI TIIVG, exe cuted cheap for CASH. THii FOLLOWING BLANKS! Kept coastantiy on hand AND TOR SALE AT THE cAoiiNiAN orricu: C HSClCS, on ilauk oi the Stale, and Uape Fear. PitOiEJU t'lON BONDS, Supr.Ct. MA fill I AGE LICENSES VEND1 EXt0., constables levy D do county eou' t CO VI MISSIONS to take depositions"! n equity. Do do Superior court D do c unity collet APPK PvANCE BONDS, civil and State cases WJliTS, Superior and Co. Ct. CA SA UOND3, constables' C A. SA. Supr. Ct. lo countv c mrt 'Sll rilC ATES.Clk. Co.Ct. JUtir TICKETS OltDEi'tS to overaer-rs of Roads "VSTAitoY BONDS ' VC a --.r-uzip rs W! TNESS TICKETS EJEC rMEN rs PA rROL NOTICES f.'-: I' rEflS of ADMINISTRATION Rnds L AP DEEDS, i-omninn. and slierifT.' DEEDS, Sheriffs for ,nd ohl f..r taxes Q.UIT CLAIM DEEDS GUARDIAN HONDS APPRENTICES INDENTURES, for parents. DELIVERY BONDS, constables d do lorthcomin' APPEL BONDS VI F nipprior court S( ! I F , con it v co-irt, to revive jndgmfnt .SUiiPCEN AS, 'equity Do superior court, instuntrr and common Da county court, do do do Slate writ BONDS, co'ori.il aonre nrices STATE WARRANTS CIVIL d. INDICTMENTS for Affrav, superior court do do do do do do do NOTES, Assault and Pattrry, salt) of ardent spirits assault, county court trifling with negroes affi- iv, county court tiuyinw from nerofs overseer of roads nejjot i and common TOBACCO TICKETS SCI FA, Justices' ATTACHMENTS, and attachment bonds do co ntv -ort MILITARY WARRANTS & EXECUTIONS a. .3 . McM 1LLA X, iOMELIZABETnTOWN.N.C.il! EXPECT FULLY informs tlie public that he lia taken the Ho-ise recently occupierl by Djvid Lewis, Ecq., and intends keeping a House of PUBIilC ENTERTAINMENT. His rooms ar comfortably lurnishel, and on his ta ble will alway- he found the licstihe mark't afifirds. For the comfort and accommodation of those who may favor him with their patronage he will me every exeitinn, and sparp no pains. itZP" Pric '9 will ba mo lrate in accordance wjih the times. Travellers nnd transir-nt visiter will re ceive every attention neeessnry for their comfort. August 5, I843. 232-if. - v 40 HHUS. xtiJMt; MOUSSE;?, now landiog from Steamer Fnyette- villa For sale by litU. iVXci C.JL.L. Nov. 4, l843.--?45-y. CLOTHING STORE ! On Gillespie sttnet, midway between Bank of the Slate and the Market.) ISAAC WOLF & CO., 11 AVE just arrived from Philadelphia, with a com plete stock ol READY MADE CLOTHING, Consisting ol Overcoats, gentlemen's dress and frock Coats, Pantaloons, Vests, Wrapicr., Linen Shirts, s'-ntlemen's D;aw-rs.do. Scaif-, .Neck Hun kerchief, pocket do, gloves, suspenders, besides Hat, Capx, Boots and Shoes, with many other smaller articles of Dry. Goods, &e., which he offers to the citizens ot r ayett':vllle and vicinity, cneaper than they have tver,been offered in this place be fore. He warrant his clothing to be of the best materials and workmanship. All persons wishing to purchase will please call and examine his stock before purchasing elsewhere. !C7 Don't lorget to call at the right place, and he will satisfy any size and any price. November 4, 1843. 245-3m. SEEDS ! ORCHARD grass seed, (evergreen.) Clover Seeds. Buckwheat Seed. For sale by Jan. e, 1844. 51-tf. GEO. MeNEILL. 0 WOULD respectful ly inlbnu the citizens of r'ayctleville and th pub'ic genetally, that he has taken the stind recently occupied by E. J. Clark, on G.ll-pie Street, 5 doors South of the Market Square, wht-rehe will .nanutacture and k"p con tartly on hand u assortment of v "i TIN AND SHEET IRON WARE. Pei son a wishing I o purchase would do well to call and examine his stock before purchasing else where, as he is determined to sell as cheap as any other manufacturer in lb! State. BAKERS of an entirely new pattern. Jan. 8, 1S43. 2"5-y . - i NEW AND CHEAP CASH STORE. THESurfCriber has taken th- newly built Store on P. rton Street, next door to Col. S. T. Hawiey's ai c i rrreiliatrly opposite MrP. Taylor's Store, viier he if now receiving and opemn-' from New York anc" Ph'.tadelp lia, A NEW tiTOCK of FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC TTjTRW fmrriirfFaiqi Jlmtyug tcti ch map be foimdiiu per fine black iil b:u.: U o.til (!,, Cass.merrs an. I vutli:ieti ; super. Engliali t.lack Satin and other Veshngs ; black and l.lue b ack Silks; tigured and fancy "co lored ditto ; black and colored A pacas, f-ome very handsome; French and English Chaliysand Me" rinos ; French, English, and Aincrj. an I'rinls, a "oodassoi unent of ihq newest ityles, (very cheap;) Muihn and Crnpe-de-Lains; B mnet. Crapes' ; Ladin' fancy Silk Cravat.' ; Woo len nnd other Shawls, super. B -aver Cioih ; French Cassi mere ; black Silk and Alpaca Cravats; Stiwks; Irish Linens and Lawns ; Linen Cambric Hankcrchiels; ditto Hem-stitched, some very fine; Linen Cam bric; Muslins and Cambrics : Laces. Ed-Jin- nnl Inserting; Patent and Spool Thread; Sewino ! Silk and TwUt; Coat Cord and Binding ; Velvet i and other buttons; Silk Velvet extra; Flo ence, ' plain Straw, Wiilow, an I Cypiess Bonnets i fancy j Silk and single and double siie.'l Albert ditto ; bou- ; net cap ann necu uib-ton. n-west styles ; artificial Spriiisand WreatliB, scarlet and white Flann -Is ; Kentucky Jeans; Kersets; Bankets; Fur and Wool Hats; Men's, B-.ys', Youths', anil Chi Wren's Cloth. Fur. and Glazed Caps , some fine Fur, Sea! and Muskrat ditto; Shoe, ail sizs ; Umbrellas; Hosiery ; Ladies' fine white cot'on Srockine ; colored ditto ; superior Cashmere Prus-ian black ditto; Gemk-meirs and Ladies' blntk Hoakin and Kid Glovev ; colored ditto ; Silk and Cotton ditto; together with many other articles not mentioned. As I am det'Tn-iiued to sell for the lowest Cash prices, and for CASH only, persons may relv upon good bargains. Call and examine for yourselves. C CAISOV. September 2", 1 343. 239-tf. NEW GOODS Just received from New York and Philadelphia, bv WILLIAMS & LC'ITERLOH, 150 ba?s ofci.ffee I0,0no lbs brown and loaf sugars in hogsheads of molasses 25 boxes teas (some very fine) 100(1 lbs bar lead 75 kegs white lead (ino:l) 50 bags shot, 200 lbs Indigo 75 boxes of window g'a"--s 30ttaibs copperas, 300 lbs Dutch madder i enn Ik. t: i .,... i, t-, w r ma o(i'iiau uruwn, ou" ins jipfom salts i n nc;i nana i Ions ol iron 1000 lbs of steel 3 boxes Collins' axes 50 pieces 44 and 45 inch barr:n:j 50 coil rop, 30s l!.s balirT" twine BLACKSMITH'S tools in full sets 25 cases SHOES and brou.-m 6 dozen LADIES' BUSlvT.NS and dippers 15 cases FUR HATS 15 dozen boys' fine and common caps 25 dozen ladies' fins and common hats, 1 Ogclner with a general assoi tmeni of staple und fancy Sk3n&9 HARDWARE ami CCJTLl-.lt Y. Also a variety of CHINA, CU'EKN'S WARF r-ri.i inv 7 r -w. i.- t- r. . . . . . 1 vv.n ..i.-. unuuivcis r ez iiLAfS-s WAKE, consist ng of dinner sells, tea sets, cofX e sets ; class .'ramiejugs o: every variety ; cut elass wines, ' ""." oo.o.ers ami uecaaiers ; common crockery put np in packages to suit the country mercnants ; all of wmch will be sold on modal ins terms. Sept. 2, 184 i.-y Iff' HAVE just, received from New York an'! Philj.iefphi.i. our FALL & WINTER uUUUh, consisting of a seneral assortment of DRY GOODS, HATS, SHOES, AND GROCERIES Which we will sell at .he lowest maiket price PETER P. JOHNS JN St CO. Oct. 13, :843 237-6t. NOW PUBLISHING, (And will be ready for delivery about ihe 10lhin$t.) i'KUtJL.fc.UliGS OF THE SAFETY COMMITTEE OF THE TOWN OF WILMINGTON: During the years 1775 and 1776. witn the Joint t'rocwedinas ..f the Committees of ine ouniies ot I,ew Hanover, Duplin. Onslow, hla.lcn, Brunswick, and Cumberland embracing matter of ihe most int rretins character, connectrd ...... eur.jr .osiory oi me Kevoiution, lhat can- nnl tail tn rrr.li lk. i..l t . . ..v, ...c loi.toiia.ifs oi irtoe counties, -J umviiiKiiiui me oiaie ot iorih Caroli na. at large. The Pamphlet is of about SO paes, neatly done op ami covered, me posrngf ol which will not ex ceed 20 cents, to any Post Otfice in North Carolina The price is fifty cents for a sinelo conv. Pn. dollar for ten copies; and thirty dollars for one hun dred copies. Urrfers addressed to I homas Lorjng, Office of the Independent, Knieigh, accompanied by thw cash, will be promptly attended lo, and the Pam phlet forwarded by Mail, or otherwise, as may be directed. Editors in North Carolina are requested to in sert the above and receive a copy of the work in paymsnt. Raleigh, Jan. I, 1344. 254-tf. MACKEREL. Tf g HALF BARRELS, No. 1 & s M-9JF Forul. hv GF.O MfNTle.T r For sale by McNeill. Dec. 30, 1843. 253-y FOR SALE. A NEAT and comfortable HOUSE snd LOT. suitable for a small family, near the residence of Captain Weiscger. Terms reasonable. For in formation apply at this Office. Jan. 27, 1S44 257-3w. NEW GOODS. r AM NOW RECEIVING for ihe Fall aud Winter Trade, an assnrlment of HARDWARE, CUTLERY, Hats, Shoes, Crockery and , Hollo vv-Witre, Besides a Gener.il Assortment of a mon ir wn.ch arc Pilot, Beaver, Due Skin nnd Mole HairClotlts; Cassio eres; V.-tint; Saltinets; Kentucky Jeans; rianiifcis; tSlaoKels; iVJuslui-Ui;-L.ail s; Uomba Prints; Diiiiilvs; Jiiconct. Swiss. Mull and Hook Muslins, and Bishop iawns ; White and colored Cambrics; Sheetings; Irish Linens ; ShirtiniS; White and bl'k Hose and Half Hose ; Worsted,' Elastic and Cotton Suspenders; Sewing, Spool and Flax Thread ; Coat rrimmin:., &c. &c; which 1 am determined lo sell low to those who will favor me with a call. (Next door to E. Fuller.) D. McLAURIN. Oct. 2, 1843. 241-tf. The Inclined Water Wheel. PATENT. ' Q ,tl1''5 va "ab.t iniproveuici.t u ih : applicatiou JL ol water i oner, is now completed und in suc cessful operation at the Cocl Spring Mills in thi Towi.. The invention was designed to save water in Us operation, and thereby remedy the difficulty now exishni on account of its scarcity. This wheel will perform the same tabor with less than half ihe water required to drive the. tub-wheel, and if op plied in place of the flinter-woo-l the saving must be stiil greater. The number of Aiil' (now in op eration by these wheels) that become scarce of wa ter in th summer, is supposed to average 80 or sjO percent. II lit s iVJills enn he sulci e-lnlly operal ed with even half ihe water now required.it is ob- - .... , u. -. u.u. ..fl.t UC aillllltldlll. The Inclined Water Wheel in its construction Can be placed at any elevation to suit lhe'condtnoii of'the pond, i hereby securinga suffii ienl head above vioo lilnf theeoortw .F uutar u-; 1 1 KA K . 1 . the wheel, which is important to all mills where the water is at any time liable lo become scarce. In this particular Ihe Inclined ater wheel has a decid ed advantage above the Overshot, which requires a sufficient fall and constancy of water, and i also expensive in its construciion : Whereas, the In. ciined Water Wheel can be built at much legs i x-p- nse can be successfully applied to any mil! or machinery that is prop-lled by wafer, and will run well in back water. This Wheel is said to rank in power with a high breast wheel, anj can be -reared with either cos or hands, but the latter being con sidered che per and more durable, I have adopted them, flavins obtained a Patent in December last, I have abstained Ironi giving publicity to the inven tion, or offering to sell any Right, until others, as well as myself, should become sat isficd of its advan tages. I am now ready to dispose of the ntfht to use said invention by count ies, districts andStates as also single rights. Millwrights, Mill owners, and the public generally are invited to call and ex amine the invention. The machinerv, as represented in the p'ate above, can be made more simple, by which one half of the expense of construction will be di minished, hut the amount of water saved will be less. I shall have both modes of construct ion with a statement of materials for each, printed in hand bills, which I design for those who wish further jn- lormntion on tnesutjct. JOHN T. GILMORE Fayetteville, Oct 81. 1813. 24 3-y. LIME! CASKS Fresh TFIOM ASTO WN. For sale by Nov. 25, 1843. CEO. MeNEILL. k mm aim imlmS NEW SUPPLY, prime. For sa c bv .6. IS44 --251 tf. GEO. MeNEILL. A J a n Sign of the BIG SHOE! THE Su'iscriber still continues the bus nes r SHOEMAKING 2 doors east of David Show's C..n eu'ionary (nolw ithslanding he also keeps a few aitjc'es of general fnnily use, in the Grocery line) and keeps on hand an assortment ef shoes of his .iwn u anufaclure, w hit h he can war rant of good workmanship, and will sell low for cash. He teturns his sincere thanks to those who have extended to him their patronage, and will exert himself to please all his customers. iLZP" Repairing and Mending done at the shortest notice, and in a durable manner. JOHN S1LLBAN. Encourage Home Manufactures. Gardner and CARRIAGE 3IcKctIian, MAKERS. MAVt, now on hand and for sale a much Iar- er 8tock 6f Work lhan usual, consist ing of Carriages, Barouches, Buggies, Sulkeys, Wagons, &c. Persons wishing to buy. would do well to call and examine their Work and prices, which have been reduced to suit the time. We warrant our work, as usual, forone year. fCP Repairing neatly executed at short notiee and at reduced prices. Feb 2, 1843. 239-I. -.i.,, uiaimnsj IHUMill-uc-Lillllls IJOIIIUa-vl 1 ,. " Xii.es; Alpacas; Merinos; Winter Sua. Is -ft'-r"w' L,r"" . "C't.on, LLClid RYE MEAL ale at COOL SPRING MILL?. FRESH C0NFECT10NARIES. JCsi' bceived by the last arrivals and Pi.j'adetphia, viz : e l ork PeppejuiintCaridy, Sugar do " Bitch do Hoar.iuund do Lemon Candy, Cream do Peppcrmini Barley, Lemon Liiin; e. JPepp. rmini Lump Cornells assorted Plums, Cornucopia ss'd Plums, Kisses with M olios, jujuDe i-u8te, (Jiunavtoii Comrits, Sugar Almond, Red Rock Candy, bamt do Vv hue do Ls.rge Plums, Yellow do Caraw-iy assorted Plums, West India Preserves, Cinnamon Bar Candt, Essences, for Cakes, . Scoich Carvnys, ' Taniariuds, Saar Sand, ass d colors, Cordials, &c ,&c, &c," -I O J Raisins, Currants, tngiish Walnuts, Filberts Ch .-tnust. Soft shell Almonds, Butter Nu s, Leni ..n S.vrup, Port Wine in buttles, Pepper Sai.ce, Ca pcis, Olives, Pickles by ihe gallon or jtr, Mustard, Sweet Oil, Table Sail, soda, ttuiter and sugar Bia-cait-, Chees-, New York dried Beef, ground Cin nuino i, Sp ec and Cloves, NutmegR and Mace. An assortment of Children's Wiliow Waggons. Cradles, and Chairs, toge her wiih a supply ol French Baskets for La dies. A fresh supply ol German and French lar- e Do! beads, wax and cuminoi., large and small Brass Cannons Toy Gu.is and Swords, Whips, Drums. Flutes, &c., &c ., &c. ' NEW FANCY ARTICLES. Consisting in pjrl, viz: Hmr, Hesh, whh-kr, nail, tooth and shaving B u to s, Buflal. e in I linitation Hiding, t ck, aim s.de Comb.-, Silver and German, Miver Tlii ul ies and Pencils, with a spleidid cdI ection of Glass Work aud other articles lou tedious to mention. -PiiBFUMERIES. Military and Navy Shaving Soap, W ash Ball Soap, Cieain, Bell, Rose and cither scented Soaps, lacassor, Auiique.andB ar's Oil, Pomatum, flesh Powd. r, powder Boxes and Puffs, Otto of Roses, Preston Salts, assorted, Ladies' Fancy Smelling Bottles, Lip Sa've, Court-Ss'er, assorted color. Cold Cream, Mac issor Cream, B r Grease, wilha aeneral assortment of Extracts of Perfumery for Hankerchiefs, Orange Water, and genuine French and German Colone Wnter PRI1VCIPE SSGAXtS Ofcho'ce Brands, "R, g .lias," " La Norma," and Lad ie' Sega rs; Mrs Miller's Scotch and Macco boy Snuff" in bottles and bladders, C ut and Smok ing Tobacco, and a supply of fine and common 'jTinnn Pipes. MASON'S CHALLENGE BLACKING. I. O'A "rriSS Oi the al)UVe article crn iimorin. 'nnil r ''.' . Mason's ici; and Blue Ink, as- I XJI 1 ct ' Fresh Oranges. . C A.BlCOWJir. Nov 9. 1843. 240-y. ti NEW GOODS. The fourth timetliis Season. HAVE just received by the late arrivals a large supply of t DE3" GrOODS, Among which arc Premium Prints, Vestinss and Cloths, Striped, figured and plain Silks, Alpacas, colored and black. Cloths, Cassimeres, and Veslings, Merino and other ShawU. Carpeting and Hearth Rugs, Cassimeres and altmet Kentucky Jeans, and Merino Cassimcrc, Blankets and Flannels, vv I In many other Goods; all of which brin pur- cnased !.y the Package for Cash, will be offered at very low prices lor Cash, or on time to punvi-al cus.oiiicrs. n(.c 7. 843 239. v. a r L K N D I D ' LOTTERIES J- Ciregory &. Co. Managers, ALEXANDRIA LOTTERY, Class No. 6, lor 1S44- lo be drawn in A'exandria, D. C, on Saturday, ren. ii-, is-l-l. GRAND SCHEME 30,000 10,000 4,000 3,000 dollars, dollars, .ilolitiis. dollars. 20 prizes of 1,000 dollars! &f. &.C. &.C. Ticl.e's $10 -Halves $5 quarters g2 50 ALEXANDRIA LOTTERY, Cla.-,s No. 7, for 1S44. To be drawn jt Alexandria, D. C, on Saturday Feb 17, 1844. 15 Drawn Numbers out of 75. PHIZES! 4.O00 dollars 20 prizes of 1,000 dollars! &.c. &c. &c. Tickets S10 Halves Sj Quarters $2 50. ALEXANDRIA LOTTERY. Class No. S, for 1844. To be drawn at Alexandria, D. C, on Saturday F b. 24, 1844. BRILLIANT SCHEME. 30,000 doHar 1 0,000 c'ollars 4,000 dollar 75 Prizes of 1,000 dollars ! 84 prizes of 500 dollars ! &C. &C. &c. Tickets 810 Halves S3 Q.iiarters 33 50. Certificates ol Packages of 25 whole tickets $140 Do - do 25 Half do 70 De- do 25Q.tiartersdo 35 Orders frw Ticket and Shares and certificates of Packages in the above Splendid Lotteries, will re ceive the most prompt nttention, and an official ac count of each drawing sent immediately after it is over to all who order from us address, JT. Cf. Gregory & Co. JKanager. Washington City, D. C. OPCffe BBLS. YELLOW PLANT ING POTATOES, received per Steamer Henrietta, and for sale by Nev. 1 7, 1 8 HALL k. BALL. and it was on this kiud- voitipauiou, rich nod young, a barunet aud a .barhelor, that Mrs Li-lie. t otu-ij'tt her ht?nrj for u son-in-law. Her tiiaiiccuvres began -the very evening of Mis anival. She had been kiud to Miss Mur Utid from the morneut she ascertained that she was a plaiu though lady-like woman of mx-and-twetity, wholly uuaccomplished iq ber seuse of the word, acd altogether tbe most unlikely person iu the world to rival ber two belles. She had been always kiud to 'poor dear Mary," ns she called her ; but as soou as she beheld Sir Arthur Selby, she became the very fondest of aunts, insisted that Bar bara should furnish her waidrobe, and Atina bella take her potliait, and that the whole par ty should stay until these operations were a li.sfactorily com hided. Sir Arthur, who seemed lo entertain a great regard and affection for his two friend, who, the ouly children of ihe clergyman of the parish, had been his old companions and play mate at tha manor-house, aud from whom he had been parted during a long tour iu Greece, Italy aud Spain consented with a very good grace to this arrangement ; the more so, as, himself n lively and clever man, he perceived, apparently wilh great amusement, ihe designs ol his hostess, and for ihe first two or ihree days humored ihem wilh much drollery ; aliect- tug to be un epu-uie, thai she might pass off her cook's excellent confectionary for Miss Auuabella's handy-woik, and even pretend ing to have spraiued his ankle, that he mi"ht diveit himself by observiti" iu how tiiiuiv ways the surne fair lady who, something younger, rather oreliier, and far more docile thau her sister, had been selected by Mis Leslie for his intended bride, would be pres sed by that accomplished match-maker into bis service; handing bun his coffee, for in stance, fetching him books and newspapers, offering him her arm when be rose from the sopha, following him about wilh footstools, cushions, and ottomans, aud waiting on him just like a valet or a page in female attire. At ine end ot that period, from some un- explaiued change of feeliug, whether respect tor ills friend illiam M 01 laud, or weariness of acting a pari so uusuited to him, or some relenting iu favor of the young lady, he threw off at ouce his lameness and his affec tation, aud resumed his own singularly nn luraf and delighiful manner. I saw a g;eat deal of him ; for my father's family aud the Seibys had inlet married once or twice in every ro.oHu-v since the Conquest; and thouoh il might have puzzled a genealogist to decide how near or how distant was tbe relationship, yet, as, umongst north country. folks, "blood id warmer than water," we continued not only to call cousins, but to entertain much of the kindly feeling by which family connexion of ten is, and always should be accompanied. aiy taiher aud Mr Leslie had always been intimate, and Mary Morland and myself hav ing taking a strong liking to each olher, we met at one house or the ofher almost every day; aud, accustomed, as I was, to watch Ihe progress .of Mrs Leslie's manceuvres, the rise, decliue and fall of her several schemes, I soon peiceiv'ed lhat her hopes and plans were in full activity on Ihe present occasion. It was, indeed, perfectly eviderft, that she expected to bail Anuabella as Lady Selby be fore many monihs were pat ; and she had more reason for the belief than bad often hap pened t.j her, inasmuch as Sir Arthur not only yielded wilh ihe best possible grace to her re pealed entreaties for ihe postponement of his journey, but actually paid the youug lady con- siueraitie attention, watching the progress of her portrait of Miss Morland, aud aidiug her not ouly by advice but assistance, to the un speakable benefit of ihe painting, aud even carrying his complaisance so far as to ask her to sing every evening, he being the very first person who had ever voluntarily closed the issue ol those notes, which more resembled Ihe screaming of a macaw thau the tones of a human beinsi. To be sure, he did not listen. that would have been loo much to expect from mortal ; but he not only regularly re quested her to sing, hut took care, bv sug gesting single songs, to prevent her sister from singing with her, who, thus left to her own devices, used to sit in a comer listening to William M 01 hind, with a sincerity and earnestness of attention, very different from the make-believe admiration which sh bad been irsed to shew by her mnmma's ordr to the clever men of fortune whom she had been put forward lo ntlrncr. That Mrs Leslie did not see what wns going forward iu that Quar ter was mnivellous; biH her whole soul was engrossed by the desire to clutch Sir Arthur, and so lonr ns he called on Annnbclla for bravura after bravura, she was happy. Mr Leslie, usually wholly inattentive to such proceedings, was on this occasion more clear-sighted. He asked Mary Moiland one day "whether she knew what her brother and Sir Arthur was about? and, on her blushing and hesitating in a manner very unusual with her, lidded, chucking her under tbe chin, n word lo the wise is enouzh mv nueen t I am not quite a fool, whatever your aunt mav be. aud so you may tell the young gentlemen;' aud with that speech he walked off. The next morning brought a stiil fuller de claration of his sentiments. Sir Arthur had received, by post, a letter, which had evident ly affected him greatly, and had handed it to W ilhnin Morland, who had read it with equal emotion, but neither of them had mentioned its contents, or alluded to it in any manner. After breakfast, tbe young men walked off to gether, aud the girls separated to their differ ent employments. I, who had arrived there to spend the day, was about to join them, when I was stopped by Mr Leslie. "I want to tpr'ak to you," said be, "about that cousin of ycMir's. -My, wife thinks he's going to matry Bellow by eas it's pl.i i u to rtie, as douhlles it t'jF! must J?T yvi, that whatever nrientiouo may".'' be payiug to that simple chiid and" for; irijr j rjjfcii part, I don't see that he is paying her uyvf . " is merely to cover William Morlands attach-, !,!) tnent to Bab. So that the ettd of Mrs Leslie's! ' . wise schemes will be to ha-ve one daughter tbo wife of a country curate ' A country curate, Mr Leslie !' ejaculated Mrs Leslie, holding up hr bauds iu ainaarf f ment aud honor. And the other, pursued Mr Leslie, "Ja! ' old maid." - r -"-iu okl ins id !" reiterated Mrs Leslie, ef.. additional dismay '-An old maid? Her very wig stood rfti end; eiid what further she would, have said wns interrupted by the eidranceof ihe accused parly. . lisi- "I am come,' Mr Leslie," said Sir Arthur "do not move, Mrs Leslie pray stay, my -dear cousin I am rotne to present t to you si ' , -double petition. The lelfer which I received . 1 . ibis morning was, like most human event, of. ;. mingled yaru it brought intelligence of good " and of evil. I have lost nn old and excellent fiieud, the rector of Iladley-wirttTAppl-tbn,. aud have, by that loss, an excellent living tc . present to my friend William Morland. It is above fifteeu hundred a year," with a large hou-e, a fine garden, nod a paifc-Iie glebe, altogether a residence fit for any thdy; aud if conies at a moment in vhich such a piece of preferment is doubly welcome, slncethe first part of my petition relates to hhn. Hear it favorably, my dear sir my dear madam: ke loves your Barbara and Batbara, I bop and believe, loves hiro." " -- "There, Mrs Leslie intermptedMr Let lie, with aa arch nod. "There ! do yoti hHt that?" 'You are boih favors I?! d;fcw far favoiabl JinseQ sure," resumeu ftir Ariilur, "Such a r a t ' a son- law must be nn honor to any man muet 4. not. iny dear madnmT and I, "At my p; have a brother's interest in hfs suit." " . 'There, Mr Leslie I" ejaculated, in her turn, Mrs Leslie, retur it;g ber husband's liod' most triumphantly. 1 brother's intertit! do you hear that?" "Siuce," pursued Mr Aribur, "I havo lit crave your iu:er;essitjH admirable sister, whom I kuoi;r-;-;; Ibe uurserv ,rid .. . fi with ht dear and have loved, ti;hou! were childreu in 1 ng tlt j.,ej h" of fortune, as it I had U'?t nrv..6 irf bequfy and of accouipliNbu-: . t,ts, matchless elegance nnd unrivalled 'covers tion were no! worth all the doll-like piTttiness of tinsel acquirements under the sun. Pray intercede for me, dear cousin .' dear sir !" continued the ardent lover; whilst Mr Les lie, without taking the slightest notice ofihsj appeal, nodded most rrov'okjugly to ihe crest fallen match make and begged to know how she liked Sir Arthur's 6pinitia" of her system of education ? What answer the lady made, tKis deponent saith not iudeed, I believe she wan to..'srgry to speak but the result was all that cr.uid'be desired by the young people. ; the journey ws again postponed;" tbe. double marriage cele brated at IlaliendenVand Miss Anuabella. as bridesmaid, accompanied tbe fair brides t "canny Northumberland," to take ier cban.es 'or a husband umongst "fresh fields and nas- tures new." " " Cure tqk : lying On one occasion a' great gawky lumbering clodhopper thought ha iwu ucviseu a .inooe-pi turning the . lauga against the doctor. He mounted th". sfar-sr. aud on beiug questioned ns to his diserdety said, very gravely" Why, I'm a liar." "Sad disorder, stir,' ,t perfectly Curable," said the doctor. " Well," said the mnn, "I've a worser nor that. I've lot mv m,..Ar.. a J vsvta Quite curable, also," added the doctor, "but must make my preparations. Come affnin after dinner, and I will be ready f.,r vou : r-.-t! pay down five shillings. The man, who had intended to have his fun oralis, resisted. "bus the doctor declared h- never let any one down from the stage till he bad naTd something. "besides, said he, how can I "trust you; you say you are a liar, and have no memory; ma you will either break your promise or forget all about it."' A loud laugh from the crowd expressed their acquiescence iu the justice of th claim, and the poor devil noUtls volent, was compelled to lay down the cash. No one supposed he would come again, but the fool still hoped that he might turn the tables, aud presented himselfat ihe appointed' -boiirV The doctor received him with great gravity, and addressing Jhe audience, said, "Gentle men may thiuk it a joke, but I assure their, oti Ihe honor of a gentleman, that it ii a ery serious affair; and 1 hereby engage to return the money, if the bystanders do not. acknowl edge the cure, and that I am faiily entitled to - ine reward. ' Ihe man sat dowu and was', furnished wilh a glass of water the doctor produced a box of flattened black pilU and to show that they were perfectly itiu'occijt, af fected to swallow three or four himself. Ha then gave one to the man, who, -after many wry laces, bit it in two-starled up, spiting and sputtering, and exclaimed, ' Why, hang me if it isn't cobler'a wax !" " Yes, it is true," the' doctor had procured his pills nt a neighboring coblei's stall ! There." said the doctor, lift ing up both hands, "did any body ever wit oess so sudden, so miraculous a recovery T , He is evidently cured of lying, for he has told -the truth instantly ; and as to memory, my good fellow, (said be, patting him on the back.) if you ever forget this, call on me, and I'll re turn you the money. England tixly ymari ago. if V 72 1 mP. "
The North Carolinian (Wilson, N.C.)
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Feb. 10, 1844, edition 1
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