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THE NORTH! CAROLINIAN. x TERMS, $2 00 PER ANNUM, " THE NOBLEST MOTIVE ; IS THE PUBLIC GOOD." PAYABLE IN ADVANCE. VOLUME XX. FAYETTEVILLE, N. Cl, SATURDAY, APRIL 30, 1859. NO. 1,040. TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION. Single copy, in advance, tier annum $2 00 3,00 V " at the end of the year Single en Tii ic Ii - f mi t a o- r. . ..... No subscription will be received for less than six months. Rates of -A-dvertising. Sixty cents per square of 16 lines, or less, for the first, and 30 cents for each subsequent insertion, for any period under three months. or three months $4 00 For six months, ...... 6 00 For twelve months 10 00 Other advertisements by the year on favorable terms. Advertisers are particularly requested to state the number f insertions desired, otherwise they will be inserted until forbid, and charged accordingly. B-JOB WORK of all kinds executed neatly and promptlv. SINCLAIR Jfc PEARCE. IEGrAJL NOTICES. ciTEMErrFGri ATTORNEY AT "LAW, Payetteville, IN". C?. WILL practice in the counties of Bladen, Samp son and Cumberland. Prompt attention given to all husiness committed to his charge. April 2, ISoS. tf .1. A. SPEARS. ATTORNEY AT LAW, VTTENDS the Courts of Cumberland, Harnett, Vake and Johnston. Address, Toomer, Harriett Co., N. C. Feb. 16. 1S56. 85-y W- C. ELAltfl, ATTOREY AT LAW. Can be found at the Office formerly occupied by Dr. Gilliam, on Bow Street. F1YETIEHLLE, K. C. June 26, 1858. tf LAW JNOTICE. riHE SUBSCRIBERS having associated themselves E together iu the pr ictice of Law, under the name and style of CAMEKON & SHAW, will attend the County and Superior Courts of Moore. Montgomery, Anson. Richmond and Robeson. All business en Srusted to them will receive their prompt attention. Address Cameron and Sl aw. Attorneys at Law, Rockingham. Richmond county. N. C. Jxo. W. Camkkox. Jxo. D. Soaw. May 1, 1858. ly I. J. SINCLAIR. ATTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR AT LAW. 'FAYETTEVILLE. X . C . , OFFICE NEXT DOOK TO Ik's ROBIXSOX VP STAIRS. "T7"ILL practice in the Courts of Robeson, Cum y T berlaad, Harnett, aud Richmond. ZrJ3 Prompt attention given to all business entrust ed to him. AUCTIONEER &. COMMISSION MERCHANT, East Side of Gillespie Street, ' " . ' Fa VKTTEJTII.I.R? N- C Nov. 13. 1."8 U33NTISTH.Y. Tfcl- JAM ES 1AVIS, having SL? deHdi'd on permanently locating- in the Tow of Fayt-ttcvilhs respectfully offers his servi ces to the citizens of this place and surrounding countrv. In all the various branches of his Pro fession, inclnlmg the manufacture if Mineral Teeth, he is satisfied, after an extensive experi ence, to which is milled a thorough Dental educa tion, that hi' c in give entire satisfaction as far as it is'iu the power of Dentistry. All irregularities of the Teeth treated in a proper and careful man ner, as well as diseases of the mouth, None but the proper metals are made use of in the various operations. Charges will be moderate, that the benefits of the Profession may be placed within the reach of all who may feel an interest in the preservation of the Teeth. jfioe over Houston's Jewelry Store, where he will be found at all times. M y 1 5 . 1 858 tf iflZdnTolo Factory, 15 T GEO. LAUDER, Two Doors above C. T. Hai-h & Sou's Store, Fayetteville, !N. C. Oct. 1, 1858. ly. CARRIAGE FACTORY. A. A. M'KETHAN KEEPS constantly on hand a large assortment of Vehicles of every description, which are well and faithfully made ami finished in the lightest and neatest styles. His facilities for doing carriage work are oreateu than axy establishment South, which enables him to sell his work on the most favor able terms. Nov. 13. 1858. tf WAMES KYLE IS NOW RECEIVING A LARGE SUPPLY OF ID IB I (D(DDOa 1TATS, SHOES, BOLTING CLOTHS, Ac, All of which will be offered by Wholesale or Retail as low as the same quality can be had in this State March 12. 1859. tf I HAVE associated with me, in this line. Mr John K. Dailey, aud will style the firm ORKELL &. DAILEY. We have purchased the Steamer Southerner, and in a few days, will have a New Flat employed with her. Those favoring us with their patronage may rely upon prompt despatch, by. applying to Mr. Duiley on board, or to me at my oSce. B. M. ORRELL. R. M. ORRELL March 2(5, 1859. JOUN K. DAILEY. -tf. NOTICE T! TlRPEf VISE DISTILLERS ASD OTHERS. TAM full v prepnred 'o make or repair TURPEN TIN'K STILLS; WHISKEY STILLS, or do any kind of Sheet Iron work, at the lowest prices. Call and see for yourselves at Nov. 27, 1858. -6m M. A. BAKER'S. FRESH GOODS! "1X7"E are now receiving our stock of Spring Goods T T consisting of a large assortment of Groceries, 2rx-oxr sionsi Hardware) FARMING UTENSILS. And expect to make such additions to our stock as the trade requires. We will sell at wholesale or retail Ioh for cash or on short time to prompt paying cus tomers, or exchange for country produce, l'ersons wanting goods in our line would do well to call and give us atriai. Particular attention paid to filling orders. PEMBERTON & SLOAN. Fayettevilla, N. C. March 17. -tf WATCHES, idgg JEWELRY. E. GLOVER TJAS RETURNED FROM THE NORTH 1J with a large Stock of Goods in his line, con sisting of Waches of all kinds and prices, from $8 to $160; Gold Chains of all kinds and prices; Breast Pins, Ear-Rings and Bracelets, a large stock ; Gold Lockets; Finger-Rings; Gold Pens' and Pencils; Silver Spoons of all kinds; a fine lot of Silver Cups, Plated Castors and Candle Sticks, Cake Baskets ; Clocks. Military Goods and everything usually kept in a Jewelry Store, which he is prepared to sell on reasonable terms. His friends and the public are invi ted to call and examine. March 12, 1859. -3m MOKE NEW GOODS ! ! I AM JUST RECEIVING MY SPRING STOCK OF GOODS in my line. They were selected in the Northern Cities by myself, with great cre. and bought on the most reasonable terms, by which I am enabled to offer the largest stork I ever be fore offered to the public, and to offer them generally AT GREATLY REDUCED PRICES. FRUITS BAISONS, FIOS. rRUNES. APPLES. LEMONS. ORANGES. CHERRIES. CURRANTS. Stc; PICKLES, JELLIES AND PRESERVES, A GREAT VARIETY ; PERFUMERIES AND EXTRACTS OF VARIOUS KINDS; Fancy Soaps anil Pomades ; MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS FIDDLES. DRUMS. FI FES, FLUTES. B AN J OS, GUITARS, Stc. Walking Canes of every kind ; BASKET AND WILLOW WARE; Hobby Horses. &c: NUTS: FINE AND tOMViO.V CANDIES: 8RDIXES: FINE CIO RS ; SMOK I NO A ND CHEWING TOBACCO CRACKERS: FINE POCKET KNIVES: A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF rORT-M ON A I ES, SOME VERY NICE : FANCY ENVELOPES. AND FANCY GOODS. TOYS AND YANKEE NOTIONS: AN ASSORTMENT OF INDIA RUBBER GOODS. W H I PS, COMBS. FISHING TACKLE. The public are respectfully invited to call and examine my stock. 1 have a great many handsome things that cannot fail to please. JAMES R LEE. April 2. 1859. -tf ; Hotel Building. SA FORD'S LIVER INVIGORATOR! Prepare!! ly lr. sanfuril, COyrotXnED CyTIBgl V- FIJOM JI7lO, & S ONE OK THK H ET Purgative and Liver SL Medicines now before the public. These Gums remove, all morbid or bad matter from the system, supply-, i One dose often repeated ! is a sure cure for Cholera j ; Morbus and a preventive j of Cholera. i Only one bottle is : jneed 1 to throw out of! the system the effects of medicine after a long ' i sickness. i j One bottle taken for I 'Jaundice removes all sal nig in ineir piace a neai-j thy flow of bile, invigo-j rating the stomach, caus-! ing food to digest well,' Purifying the Blood, i giving tone and health1 to the whole machinery,! removing the cause of( the disease effecting a: radical cure. j Rillious attacfis are1 cured, and, what is bct-l 0 n 0 lowness or unnatural col or from the skin. One dose taken a short time before eating gives vigor to the appetite and makes the loud digest well. i One dose, often repeat ed, cures Chronic Diar rhoea in its worst form, Uvhile summer and bowel complaints yield almost to the first dose, j A few bottles will cure 'Dropsy by exciting the jabsorbents. ! We take pleasure in recommending this med icine as a preventive for iFever and Agne. Chill ter, wrevented by tli occasional use of tb Liver Invigerator. H H One dose after eating is, snfficient to relieve the stomach and prevent the food from rising and souring. One dose taken before retiring prevents night mare. Only one dose taken at nisht loosens the bow els gently, aud cures cost i vei:ess. One dose taken after each meal will cure dys pepsia. One dose of two tea spoonsful will always re lieve Sick Headache. Only one dose immedi ately relieves colic while Fever, and all revers ot a Billiiius Type. It op erates with certainty and thousands are willing to testify to its wonderful virtues. All who use it are giving their unanimous testimony in its favor. Mix water in the mouth with the Invinorator, and swallow both tegether. Price One Dollar per bottle. Dr. Sanford, Proprietor, No. 345 Broadwav, N. Y. Retailed by all Druggists. Sold also bv Dr. S.J. HINSDALE, Dr. J. N. SMITH, Fayetteville, N. C. March 2fi. 1868. ly Boots and Shoes 5 OF EVERY STYLE AND VARIETY. THE subscriber has returned from New York and is receiving his SPRING & SUMMER STOCK of BOOTS aud SHOES, to which he would call the particular attention of all in want of goods in his line. His stock consists iu part as follows : Gent's Patent Leather Boots and Shoes ; Ladies' Gaiters, with and without heels, of all styles and colors ; Children's shoes, of all kinds with and without heels, Cue andoarse ; Boy's Boots and Shoes ; Kid Skin Oxford ties and Gaiters ; Patent leather French Gaiters, snd Gent's Ox ford slippers ; French calf skinpump Boots ; French calf skiu peg Boots ; Ladies' Congress Boo s, with and wihout heels ; Ladies' slippers, with and without heels ; Ladies' leather Boots, pump and thick soles ; Misses', Boys, and Children's Boots. Shoes and Slippers of every desirable style ; l.eni s Patent Leather Pumps ; Goat leatner, Velvet and Fancy slippers ; Gent's Black Lasting Gaiters ; Gent's Bl-ick and Light Cloth Top Congress Gai ters ; Gent's Sewed and Pegged Calf Congress Boots ; Ladies' Cloth and Velvet Slippers and Ties ; Ladies' Serge and Kid Congress Heeled Boots ; Ladies' Morrocco ai.d Serge Button Boots ; Ladies' Morocco. Kid and Goat Polkas and Lace L'i, 'c. eYerythiS usually kept in a first class fence Store, which he always sells at the , lowest prices! ed tn ! lJiaLtha"k? for rast favors y a request elsewhere eyamiue his Stock before purchasing ?noV AN SIIOES mae and "paired on short- est not'ee. April 16. M. FAULK. tf WV TT T TTTT & Tn ... . .,1. it c.i neatly printed, one. two, and nn n half 1 1 r- . . three "O" outCl lUltill TOT TUP mirnrka Oivp ii h call at the CAROLINIAN OFFICE. r J . " A. NOVEL STYLE OF DEDICATED TO THE GREAT CHESS PLATER I AXIL MORPHY; FOR SALE AT THE " BAZAAR OF FASHION.' A. HcRIHHOK, Fayettcrille, April 23. -tf Fresh Arrival ! OF Spring and Summer Goods J. A. PEMBERTOV IS now receiving his Second Stock of Spring and Summer Goods, embracing all the NEWEST STYLES, SUCH AS SUMMER SILKS, GRENADINES, ORGANDIES, S,c, With a great variety of new style goods for Travelling Dresses and Dusters, also a complete assortment of M OU it XING DRESS GOODS. A large and varied assortment of Silk and Lace Man tles, Chantillv Lace Points. Black and White Berasre, Mantles. Stella SuawK Ac. A few of those splendid French embroidered and Lace Sets, Collars and Sleeves. Douglas fc Sherwood's New Style Corsets, (with Bustle and Skirt-Supporters attached.) A great variety ot new style Hoop Skirts, &c., &c. In the above stock may be found a great many new and desirable styles, just out. The public generally are invited to call early and examine for themselves. J. A. PEMBERTON. -tf April 23. POLVOGT WILMINGTON," N. C FAYETTEVILLE, N. C, R' ESPECTFULLY inform the citizens of Fayette ville that they have opened a branch of their establishment in this place, and are prepared to do all kinds of work in their line, such as LOUNGES, SOFAS, C1I IRS. or any kind of Cushion work. Spring. Hair, Moss, Shuck, and Straw Mattrasses, made on shortest notice, in the best manner and on reasonable terms. We will receive, in a few days, a Gne lot of paper, and can put up work equal to any. All work war ranted. POLVOGT & ULRICH, Next door to Geo- McNeill, Esq., Foot of Ilaymount. April 23. 1359. -tf NEW GOODS. TT7 MACINTYRE is receiving a general assort T T ment of Imported and Domestic UMBRELLAS, PARA SOL S, BONNETS, II ATS & BLOOMERS, SIIOES, BOOTS 4- GAITERS, Bryse's Cast Steel Boxing and Timber Axes, Turpentine Hacks. Scrapers and Dippers, Cast steel Weeding Hoes, a large lot of Table Cutlerv. Knives and ForKs, POCKET Knives, Scissors ; FINE IMPERIAL TEA, Loaf Sugar, Spices, Mace, Cloves, Nutmegs, &c, See. New Orleans Molasses and Pure Syrrup ; an assortment of Riding aud Driving Whips, from the American Manufacturing Co. of Whips. Purchasers of these Whips will save time and money and be sure to be in front. Fayetteville, March 25th. tf. Hats, Caps, Boots and Shoes! Spring & Summer Stock J. C. THOMSON INVITES THE ATTENTION OF HIS FRIENDS and the public generally to his large and com plete assortment of Hats, Caps, Hoots and Shoes. Persons wanting goods in his line are invited to give him a call befort purchasing elsewhere. His large and varied assortment assures him that he can please them in all respects. He offers his goods at low prices for cash, or to prompt paying customers. He has also a good supply of travelling and packing TRUNKS cheap. J. C. THOMSON, April 9. (4w) Market Square. Second SPRING Stock. STARR &WILLIAMS HAVE RECEIVED AND ARE NOW OPENING their second supply of comprising a splendid selection of the newest styles of FANCY AND STAPLE DRY GOODS, BOOTS, SHOES, HATS, HOOP SKIRTS, READY-MADE clothing, With a large variety of Notions, to which the attention of Wholesale Buyers is invited. 3f"Strict attention paid to orders. J. B. STARR. J. M. WILLIAMS. April 16, 1958. -tf DISSOLUTION, OTEDMAN fc HORNE, Jr., being anxious to close IO their business, offer for sale at low figures their stock of goods on hand. Our accounts ire all due, and wo would be pleased to have them settled. J. G STEDMAN. J. W. HORNE. April 16. 1858. -lm BANK OF FAYETTEVILLE, ) ADril 16ih 1859. f TUIE Annual Meeting of the Stockholders of this I Ha, 1 1,- will be held at the Bank, on Monday, the 16th day of May next, at 12 M. W. G. BROADFOOT. j ' n 13 M M -O. l ' MB., m - St ULRICH. ! Anril 1C. lmo Cashier G. & L. BRANDT, WHOLESALE AND .RETAIL DEALERS 1ST STAPLE 4c. FANCY MANTILLAS, BONNETS; DRESS TRIMMINGS, .' . r Amn... MLrtjJUtipiNU FURNISHING GOODS, BOOTS & SHOES, HATS & CAPS, v. TRUNKS, CARPET BAGS AND VALISES, - . H VRDWARE,' QUTLER.Y, CSOOKERY. MUSICA6 INSTRUMENTS I (IF ALL -KINDS YANKEE NOTIONS, HAVANA FT 3BfffE'lglNS In aTI r one of the largest, hanSsom i. V- st, and the mos thorough assortment of Goods ever exhibited in this market, and will be sold very cneap xor uabh, or on time to prompt paying cus tomers. Our fyendfi, and the public generally are very respectfully Tnvited to give us an early call and ec are a good, bargain. JG. & L. BRANDT, South Side HAY Street, Fayetteville, N. C. April 23. -tf FOR THE ' GPRXnCr AUD SUKEEIER, 1859. XSxrraxxt c? Wilsoxx T ESPECTFULLY INFORM THEIR NUMEROUS Lj friends and customers of Robeson County and vicinity that fieir Stock is now complete ; embracing the most excellent assortment of FAXCY AND STAPLE Dry Doods, Dress Trimmings, Mantillas . and Bonnets ; Clothing, j ready-made, a superior arti cle; a beautiful stock of Gent's Furnishing Goods, Boots and Shoes, Hats and Caps, Trunks, Cutlery, j Hardware, Crockery, and a good assort ment of Choice Family ' Groceries, &c, &c. ALL THOSE IN WANT of such Goods will do well to call soon and make their selections. There is no charge for looking. ERRANT & WILSON, Lumber ton, N.C. ' April 28. -3t TO SPORTSMEN AND OTHERS. ITTAVE a large lot of Doable and Single Barrel Shot Guns, Double and Single Barrel Rifles. Pis tols of all makers ; sporting implements of every kind at New York priees. Jobbing of all kinds in the Gui. smith line promptly attended to by Nov. 27, 1858. -6m M.A.BAKER. LOST OR MISLAID. TIIE Subscriber lost or mislaid in the Town of Lum berton, or on the way therefrom, the week of Su perior Court, the following Bonds : one Bond on Alex ander Shaw and Daniel Shaw for $250, dated some timf in April. 1857 : one do. on Catharine Fergersin ner, 1558. All the above iionds are made pavable to the subscriber or order. This is therefore to warn all persons from trading for said bonds, and to warn the makers to pay them to no person but the subscriber JAMES C. DAVIS. April 16, 1359. -St Dental Notice. DR. R. SCOTT HAS Purchased the Stock and Av-paratus of Dr. Benbow, and flatters himself that he is prepared to give satisfaction to all in need of his services. He expects to spend the Summer here, and may be found at all times at the rooms formerly occupied by Dr. Bekbow. two doors East of the Market, during the regular office hours from 9 A. M. to 1 P. M.. and from 3 P. M. to 5 P. M. April 16, 1859. tf FOE "WI3L.3Sd:ilSrC3-T03Sr- STEAMER IIATTIE: HART CAPT. PECK, Will leave thislplace h. ffKievfa regularly evert WEDNESDAY SAT'RDAY at 8 o'clock, A. M.,Ss'g'and arrive at Wil mington B.vme evening. Will also leave Wilmington at 9 o'clock, A. M.. every Monday and Thursday, and arrive at this place next morning early. For light freight or passage, having good accom modations, apply on board, at Rush & Orrell's wharf. Fayetteville, April 1G. 2m BACQ3ST ! BACON ! ! JUST received a large lot WESTERN BACON, SIDES and SHOULDERS. ALSO X great many other arlicles in our line, to which we invite the attention of buyers. PEMBERTON & SLOAN. April 16. -3t R. LITTLE H AS just received his SPRING AND SUMMER STOCK of Goods, consisting in part of Fancy and Staple Dry Goods ; a good assorted lot of READY-MADE CL O THLN G, A FINE LOT OF SILK, FUR, CASSIMERE AND A ftngt lot of Calf Sewed and Pegged Boots and Shoes ; Congress Boots for Ladies and Gentlemen Ladies and Gentlemen's Umbrellas Ladies' Parasols. Also, COFFEE AjYD SUGjIR, HOLLOW-WARE, HARDWARE AND CUTLERY, FARMING IMPLEMENTS, &c. He requests his friends and customers to give him a call, and examine his stock before purchasing else where. The above stock will be sold cheap for cash, or on reasonable time to prompt paying customers. Fayetteville, April 23. -4w Tow n papers copy four times. Real Estate at Auction. rnHE desirable residence on Ilay Mount, fronting X U. S. Arsenal, and adjoining Mrs. Ochestre, on the South, known as the McGarv lot. recently occu pied by Mrs. Home. .Residence on the corner of Maiden Lane & Scotch Alley, occupied by Mr. James McGilvary. including the house aud lot uow the property of the late Miss Isabella Campbell. The above property will be sold at the Market House at 12 o'clock on Tuesday, May 10, 1859. JOHN H. COOK, April 21st, 1859. (3w) Auctioneer. Observer and Pres. copy till day of sale. NOTICE. ON the 9th of May, 1859, I will commence my next Session at the Common School-house on Hay mount. I will teach one quarter, (sixty days,) and charge for the same three dollars and seventy-five cents for pupils, who only spell, read and write. For those who study Arithmetic, English Grammar, Geography, Philosophy, Chemistry, Geometry, Algebra, Anatomy or Physiology, I will charge four dollars and seventy five cents. CHESTERFIELD BULLA. April 23. -tf BANK CHECKS, FOURTEEN ON A SHEET, suitable for binding, beautifully printed, and kept constantly on band at the office of the CAROLINIAN. THE NORTH CAROLINIAN. FAYETTEVILLE. N. C. From the Family Journal. Why I am a Bachelor. BY ONE OF THE SMITH FAMILY. My name is Smith John Smith. I am sixty years of age next birth-day, and unmarried. I have been in love, however hopelessly in love and yet I am a bachelor. Why 1 am so, I have now to tell. During my yonng days, I had no time to think of the other sex. I determined I would make my fortune first, and see about a wife . r. t i j - i . ,. .. i anerwarus. j. worK.eu.uiiu suuvc uttuuiuia - ted and denied myself the most harmless pleas-; Wait for her in tllc diuil n 'Ja b t ares rtatcosf money, yet I did not get ch , ter of faI1-ll0ur she t . -fast as I expected, and I had reached forty sed , ft most s nittIin bnt iu ltc of trnoro rf oiro I t innfrhl, I WAS 111S till 1(1 111 . . ... 43 . . 1 . j.v? . r Iookirs about me for a wife When the time came, I set about my task earnestly. I am a business mnn and always go to work systematically. In the first place, I looked ail through my acquaintances and friends. They were not numerous, and I soon found.there were no young ladies amongst them. who would suit me Then I tried the boarding house scheme, by which I mean, I advertised for board and an swered all the replies iu person. Whenever I saw any young girls in a house, there I took board but none of them would suit me. At last I received an answer to uiy advertisement from a widow lady with one daughter. I called - . . . yet, strange to say, the music sounded quite orettv as it trickled from her fingers. She did not hear me enter, so coutinued to play. I listened for some minutes, and then coughed gently. IShe turned her head, and with a blush, rose from her seat. I think 1 had uever seen so beautiful a girl before. She was not more than eighteen years of age tall and graceful her form beautifully rounded durk auburn hair, which huug in natural ringlets on a swan like neck. In shoit, the moment I saw' her I performed the imaginary pantomime of slapping my trowsers pocket, and exclaimed mentally, " Here's a gal for my money." " Did you want to see my mother ?" asked the lovely creature in -a musical voice. " Have I the pleasure of speaking to Miss Clarkson ?" I asked. " Yes, sir." 1 have called, madam, in reference to a note I received I believe from your mother ! stating that you wished to take a single gen- tleman to board with you. ' Yes, sir ; I will cull my mother." .,;.. And the Talry bounded out of the rootrt'.:! xifa mtnute oTiwo alterwnrasy Xhe mother entered the room. If the daughter was pretty, the widow was decidedly ugly. She was past forty, thin, scraggy, wore false teeth and false hair. When 1 looked at her J almost felt tempted to leave the house but then I gazed at the daughter, and determined to remain. The preliminaries were soon arranged, and the next day I took up my abode under the roof of Widow Clarkson. I soon felt quite at home, and determined to make myself as agreeable as possible. I was polite to the mother, tender to the daughter, and evidently pleased the old woman, for I ate but little. Our evenings were very pleasant a young friend of the family used to drop in occasionally, and we played whist. The young man was a cousin to the family a rather pleas ant young fellow, and the time passed very agreeably away. Iu the meantime I prosecuted my suit earn estly. I have always held it as an axiom, that if you want to succeed with the young branches of a family, you must pay attention to the head there is nothing like procuring a " friend at court." This plan I followed. I was very polite to Mrs Clarkson ; I waited on her at table ; I escorted her to the theatre aud opera, and read to her Cobb's last. I got on finely. I soon baw that she was very partial to me. In the meantime I did not neglect my suit with the object of my affections. I gazed on her tenderly ; I pressed her hand whenever I had an opportunity, and believed that I had made considerable impression on her young heart Things went on this way for more than two moutus, when 1 thought it high time that I should bring mutters to a crisis. One, evening I entered the sitting room, and found the charming girl alone. The cousin had not yet come, although he now visited the house every night. This was too good an op portunity to be lost. ' Miss Clarkson," said I, approaching her, 'I wish to have a little conversation with you." I think I can guess what it is about," said she, smiling archly. " You encourage me," I replied, glad to find that my attentions had not been thrown away, and auguriifg the best results of this cordial reception. You think you know my errand then ?" Yes. indeed: your attentions are too pointed at the house ana was usnerea into .an eieganuy . natnra, aeutelieS8 Iuust haFC , nQ det0,te(1 furnished parlor where a young lady was seated j lhat ,eurt is involved. Yes! my dear mad playing the piano. In spite of bhakspearc s ' am i cou,d 1(Jt on thut Jo . lorm with. denunciation Of a man who has no music in l" j out being sensible that this l ouse contains a soul, I never had any music in mine I don t ! ize of Ule ,uost ,Meriess wonh- 1 ,,ave t.vcu to be mistaken. " Accounts from the Western States gener- "I am gratified to find you so discerning: " j ally represent that the wheat crops of the en and I took her hand "and now, dear Char- ' suing season are very promising. . Another fail lotte, allow me to call you, since you have ; nre of the grain crops in that quarter would be penetrated my secret, I only want your consent j very disastrous, and probably require the im to make me a happy man." I portalion of grain from Europe, as in 18U7, for Let me set your mind at rest men, sir i hnvp no objection whatever." T was rather surprised that she consented so readily. I think I should have taKen ii oetter now as they were two years ego to become if she had been a little more coy in the matter. ' consumers of the dutiable imported merchandise, "Dear girl !" I exclaimed, and claiming a and, therefore, a doubt may well exist upon lover's privilege, kissed her cheek. She did not j the question whether the larga spring importa make the slightest opposition. j tions which have so much benefitted the veven- " You consent, then," I exclaimed, " that I . ue can be absorbed by the country. The South shall be your protector through life ?" j ern States arc more able than ever to consume You are very kind, sir," aeturned the fair ' dutiable goods, and the middle and Eastern o-irl ; " as I said be. ore, I have no objection." : States are recovering from the effects of the I thought she was very cold in her language, j revulsion of 1857. If the revenue from imports but I put it down to maidenly modesty. i f0 the next fiscal year should amount to sixty Charlotte, your consent has made me the ' millions, as is expected by some, the revenue happiest of meu ; when shall the ceremony take for the scceeding year will probably be much place?" - ' 'greater. The argument in favor of a change " Don't you think mamma had better answer . of the tariff for the purpose of revenue is likely that question ? Yoa had better cousult her j to be refuted bv the practical operation of the upon that matter." ! present tariff. "The tariff issue will perhaps ba " True, my dear child, I admire your delicacy : extinct before the next Presidential election, I run to her on the wings of love oh, what unless it be maintained upon the old doctrine a happy man yoa have made me !" 1 of protection per- se." " I am sore, sir, I am very glad it was in my power to give you pleasure I do not think -you had any reason to doubt my concurrence in your wishes." ' There is no reading the hnman heart yoa know I thought perhaps the difference in our ages " " What do two or three years signify ?" re plied my darling, smiling. " Dear girl, how kind of yon to sny that," I . returned, charmed with her delicacy in consid j eriug twenty-two years only as two or three .years. " But I will go to your mamma at j once ; adieu, darling, for a few minutes." So saying, 1 hurried from the room. I sent ; up a message to Mrs Clarkson. that I wished , . i... ,, ;.,..,..,. u. .,.:." ..,i i.i ner loner. 1 coot a not helo remarki:ir that she ! looked thinner and scraggier than ever. Mrs Clarkson," J commenced, making -a most profound bow. " I wish to talk with you on a very important matter one which nearly concerns my happines.v" I shall be pleased to hear what yon have tosavsir repiied the widow, taking a scat on the sofa by my side. Dear Mrs Clarkson," I began, for I tliougt j it best to smooth her down. " I have now ; been an inmate of your house for two months. I need not dwell on the happiness I have en joyed in your charming society. Your charm ing daughter and yourself have conspired to DIP tl) linnnif tt r,f nwti t.iL Wmt iMt'n ....... w u. w ..v ..u.'Lriv.u V 1 1 1 W 4 i, 1 1 I , .1 V I I VJ II k I dared to hope that I may claim that prize as my own, and now only await you consent." ' Really, sir," stammered the widow, glanc ing on the carpet, "'this confession has taken me unawares ; I do not know if my daughter would like " " Make your mind easy on that score, my dear Mrs Clarkson, 1 have seen your daughter and have gained her consent to our marriage." "Thoughtful man!" exclaimed the witlow. I thought this was a strange re-ply to make, but knew the mother was a little eccentric ; and put it down to that score. " 2'ow, my dear madam." 1 exclaimed, " I only wait for your answer. Will you consent to make me the happiest mau iu tlie United States ?" "Really, sir, this is so unexpected. You take me so much by surmise, I scarcely know what reply to make. I am a poor lone widow. Wr Smith AIv rliir rlmiv, i-l in ltiicliniirl wrn ii. kind iulsband to me. ' Respect for his memo- rv . " My dear madam," I interrupted, '" I am Iwi ln.HB tbia maont, lie.-U Ouli giTw consent. I am rich, madam ; yon shall have a house worthy of your kind heart." "My dear John, I can resist no longer," and the widow deposited her head of false hair on my heart. I did not expect this demonstration, and gently removed Iter head. "or did I at first understand her calling me John but then I thought as I was soon to Le her son-in-law, that she was addressing me filially. "John," she exclaimed, " dear John. I will confess the truth, I do love you." ' You love me !" " Yes, dear John, your entreaties have pre vailed. I consent to be your wife" and I felt her scraggy arm passed around my neck, while she hugged my face against her hard cheek bones. " Madam," I exclaimed, " release me I hear a step." " Xo, dear John, I cannot release you. Are you not soon to become my own dear husband V And she hugged mc again, harder than be fore. At that moment tiie door opened, aud the cousin and Miss Clarkson entered the room. When they saw our loving attitude, they re tired, laughing. " Madam, there's a mistake," I exclaimed. "I do not wish to marry you, but your daugh ter." " What, sir !" exclaimed the ogress, rtfleas-' ing her hold. " What do you tell me, yon bold, bad man ? Is this the way you trifle with a. lone widow's feelings ? Yon know as well as I do, that ray daughter is to be married to her cousin next week. And you dae to insult mo in this manner if there's any justice in the land, sir, I will have it " So saying, she bou ided out of the room. 1" received notice to quit that day and three , days afterward an action for breach of promise of marriage was commenced against me. It was iu vain 'my counsel tried to explain the mistake. The evidence was too strong against me, and I was compelled to pay five thousai.d dollars damages. Since that day I have become a misanthro pist. I hate both man and women but espe cially the latter. Western Crops Revenue and Tariff. We eopy the following from the Washington correspondence of the Baltimore Sun : . tne supply oi tne uencieucy in tnc Atlantic region. The Western States are not so well aide !-
The North Carolinian (Wilson, N.C.)
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