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The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1836-04-01

o. The General Assembly Of Virginia
adjourned on tho oath of March, after session Of
mere than three nonths-a session, too which
has been justly characterized, by the papers of
Virginia, as one of the most useless for all high
State purposes, that has ever been held in the Old
Dominion, The Richmond Wing says TO the mem
bers, "Adieu, Gentlemen A pleasant Journey
home, and 4 merry meeting with the dear people I!
II they Judge the tree by the fruit, it will ne'er
bear fruit again, The axe to the root will be the
word with the Republicans of Virginia"
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1836-04-01
CT The Richmond Wing contains a Pro.

y 10 TNTNTTTTTVIIU " VUT7'ITVN q 7 TUE
test Of the Minority Of the Virginia Legislature,
against the ESpungiug Preamble and Resolutions
winch passed that body. The Minority say that
this Protest would have been submitted TO the
House Of Delegates, but for the refusal o, the ma.
Jofty Of that body TO permit another Protest which
bad been offered, in relation to the same subject,
to be entered on their Journals" The request
made by the Governor of the State, to be allowed
loinscribo on the Journals his rcasour for declining
to forward the expungng resolutions to the Sena.
tors of the State, and which the majority ungra.
ciousy refused, no doubt here referred to by the
Protesting Minority. What u striking contrast
that proceeding OF the Governor forms with the
conduct of the President of the United States, who
did not think it necessary TO ask permission TO in
scribe his Protest on the Journals of the Senate,
but au,horitatiycly demanded It as right
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1836-04-01
GcgThe Rail Road from EIarper's Ferry

10 Winchester, which connects with the Baltimore
and Ono Edi Road, Is now open. On the 9Th ult.,
al II O'Clock, the locomotive engine Tennessee the
first ever seen IN the Valley Of Virginia, went from
iiarPers Ferry 10 ChariesloWn IN fine style, with
Il tram OF cars and, after tauyiug few minutes,
passed on 10 Winchester.
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1836-04-01
0J We understand, (says the Alexandra

~ - HNi1'u"u, va tbc HleAduulid
Gazette that the subject OF tie purchase Of Tfras
jr0m the Neric0H Government, is under conside.
ration with the Executive Il is confidently be.
leved, by many, that the President and the Cabi.
net are IN favor OF the measure, aud viii recon-
mend 1t to Congress.
Arc the People Of the United States content that
their treasure shall be squandered in the wild and
foolish scheme Of buying Texas from Mexico2-
Had they not rather that the thirty millions sur
plus now on hand should be distributed among the
states, than be expended in the purchase Of a nest
of pirates and robbers What do we want with
more territory Where is the wisdom OF buying
more Ueoulr
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1836-04-01

The Supreme Court of this State ad.
Jou-ncd lis recent session on Thursday the l7th
OF March" after most arduous term" says the
Raleigh R'glstcr,) in which an almost unprece-
dented amolnt OF business was disposed OIL"
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1836-04-01
Spring and Summer
GOODS

lately purchased in the Cities of New York and
Philadelphia. Their stock consists in part of The
following articles:
Superfne Blue, Black, Brown, Adelaide, Caret
Green, and Invisible Green CLOTHS,
Low priced ditto,
Butt, Drab, and Black CASSIMERES,
Cotton ditto,
Some few Sattinets,
An elegant assortment of Summer Goods for gen.
tlemen's Goats and PantaIoons,
Satin, Valentla, Buf, and MarseiIles yESTINGS,
Superfne Black Velvet ditto,
Black, Prudeswa, Italian, Gro de Swiss, Sinchews,
and Sarsnet SILKS,
Colored SILKS of all kinds,
A good assortment of PRINTS,
A splendid assortment OF LadieF Dress Hhdkfs.
Painted Muslins, and Painted Jaconcts and va.
rlety of superior goods for Ladies Dresses,
splendid assortment Of Stocks, Hose, half Hose,
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1836-04-01
S;FH4Pd

NssrNC ERoM the subscriber, lv-
eX Il ing three miles east of
AA~.6ks- Charlotte, in the early part of
las, Summer, likely young BULL, about
three years old; he is of the butialoe breed,
a dark mouse color, horns about two inches
long. He has swallow.tork in the left ear,
and two small bits in the other. Any per.
sou giving information of said animal shall
receive the thanks of the subscriber, and be
satisfied for the trouble.
ELIAS ALEXANDER.
Marcel 81, 1886, Isl
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1836-04-01
Oc-Poa Offices established, &c. in North

Carolina during the week ending 9th ult; Dry
Ponds Lincoln Co., John f. Lowe, postmaster
Mar,indale Mecklenburg Co, James w. Martin,
postmaster; Equality. Meeklenburg Co, Benjamin
Brown postmaster; Walkers Store, Cabarrus Co,
changed to Mount Comfort. Stoney Gap new
oticc,) Montgomery county, Michael fcspcrman
postmaster. Roland Judd is appointed postmaster
at Rcddy's River, Wilkes county Walnut Grove,
Cabarrus Co., has been changed to Mill Grove.
Mr.. Kendall is recovering from his late DANCE
rous attack of sickness.
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1836-04-01

u An Act has recently passed the lie.
gislaturc Of louisiana tor the division of the CITY
Of New Orleans into two distinct corporatlons.-
The measure Is expected 10 have beneficial effect
On the prosperity and social order of the city.
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1836-04-01
New Goods!

"HE SUBSCRIBERS having leased the Store.
H. House formerly occupied by S. c. Caldwell.
one door South of the Post Office, take the plea
sure of informing the citizens of Charlotte, and its
vicinity, that they are receiving, and will continue
70 receive, general and well selected stock Of
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1836-04-01

Southern interests VIII be safe under the admins.
tration of Mr. Van Buren,. As this issue is. how
ever, made and rendered to the people, we shall
examine and discuss it, hereafter, more fully than
time or space will now allow us to do. We hold
that Southern interests will be in the mos, nefil.
Gus condition under his administration; and. that.
for that reason, if for no other, he should not he
supported.
This duty we shall postpone until next week.
when viii appropriately come in, as intimately
connected with the subject, review of the Letter
OF Mr.. Van Buren,, published in our paper TODAY.
on lie question Of the power of Congress over the
institution OF slavery in the District
-
W Al meeting of the Delegates an.
pointed by the Wings in the Counties Of Surrv Ire.
dell, Wilkes and Ashe, in Convention, at Wilkes.
borough, for the purpose of agreeing upon an Elcc.
tor for the White and Tyler Ticket in that Con.
gressIonal District, Col. ANDERSON MITCH.
ILL OF Ashe County, was unanimously chosen.
The Revolutionary Patriot, Gen Lenoir, OF Wilkes.
presided IN this Convention, assisted by Col. John
Martin, as Vice. observation-disclosures Hampton. OF
surry and }. VI. Campbell, of Iredell, Secretaries
we also learn that the Caucusltes held a Con.
Venllon dt the same place, on the same week, for
The purpose OF selecting an Elector for the Aboli.
ton and Amalgamation Ticket, and that Col. Geo
Bower, OF Ashe, was chosen.
G~FIhe Indians. preceding columns
the reader will find all the latest aud most impor-
taut intelligence from the scene Of Indian hostili
ties IN Florida. II will be seen that the Indian
leader, Oceola, had asked for and obtained an 10.
terylew with Gen. Games, under The assurance
that he was tired Of war, and DESTROYS to make
peace. We confess that, from the general aspect
OF The accounts of this affair." we had not been in.
duccd TO put much confidence in the good faith Of
Occoa bu, the last Columbia Telescope" brings
Us the following additional intelligence ii
II be true, confirms tle opinion entertained by
some, that the war will doubt speedily be ought
TO termination We must confess however, that
our faith Is not yet $50 strong as TO move noun.
talns, but We sincerely hone that the state OF the
case may be as represented below:
" The Florida War probably at an cnd--To the
important news copied from tie papers, We may
add that on Wednesday night two gentlemen pass
cd through tins place for Washington, bearing
dispatches from Gen. Scott to the Government, the
exact nature Of which sc did not learn: but We
are informed, at the stage-oti.ce that they stated
that the Indians had surrendered, and that hosll!i.
ties had ceased
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1836-04-01

" Aswe expected, the silly attempt was
made IN the New York Legislature to pass an Act
against the circulation in that State, of the bills
OF the new United States Bank of PENNSYLVANIA.
But We are glad to see that it failed by a large
maJorIty--e1 to l4-in the House of Commons
lhere--lts consideration being postponed until the
hrst OF November next; by which time, no doubt,
the SoionOHS who now direct the policy of the Ma.
ton and most Of the States Will be consigned to
their appropriate sphere in the shades OF private
life and the affairs of the country generally be
placed IN the hands of men of enlightened concep-
tons aud enlarged views Of the public good.
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1836-04-01
BOnnets, Hats, Shoes, Boots,
Hartt,care y Cutlery,
saddles 4 Brides,
Glass and Queens-Ware,
GROCERIES.

Together with great number of other articles,
all OF which We offer to sell on as good terms as
Goods OF the same quality can be purchased else.
where. We invite our friends and acquaintance
generally 10 call and examine our Stock of Goods
before they make their purchases, as we feel as
surcd that we can do as well by them as our neigh
bors, as our Goods are entirely new and purcha.
sed for CASH
w. & A. ALEXANDER.
Charlotte ~ C.. March 26. 1876. s7tf
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1836-04-01

" Small Por in Ashe.-The las, sa.
lem paper contained no report of this disease, as
hefetoiore-irom which we draw the CONCLUSION
mat II IS aballng, it was stated last week, that
the reports would be discontinued in that contn.
gency.
VFDinner TO Messrs. Tyler and Leigh
In pursuance of resolutions adopted at public
meeting IN Richmond, Public Dinner was giver
10 Messrs, Tyler and Leigh, at the Eagle Hotel, or
saturday the 18th ult The company was hume
rous says the Whig, and one of the most ORDERLY
ana respectable We ever saw assembled on an,
similar occasion. 1t was composed of larp,
number OF our citizens and their guests, Messrs
Leigh and Tyler, and number of the Wing mem
bers OF the Assembly, (all of whom were invited.
The Governor, although invited, did not attend
HIS reasons for not attending, are given in hi
letter. they are not only strong but satisfactory
and we cannot but remark how beautifully hi
mlldness, and dignity, and good sense, contras
with the coarse and unmannerly, as we'll as ILL
beral and unjust abuse which his advcrsaries o
the Legislature have heaped upon him. The con
rast IS apy depicted in the toast to the Governor
The dinner passed off admirably. Messrs. Tylc
and Leigh addressed the company in the mos
feeling and eloquent strains, depicting with grca
force and truth, the degraded condition of thing
at Washington, and the grovelling misrule whlc
now governs the land-and at times lashIng wit
the keenest severity and most bitter sarcasm, th
Inconsistency, folly, and degradation of the tx
punglng" Van Burcnites, and leir Il" iloloch.
as he was APPLY termed.
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1836-04-01

Warrantee Deeds for sale at this Office.
Cheraw gazette. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1835-1838, 1836-01-05
Southern Aericulurist and Regiaei

Southern Agriculturist and Register Of
Rural Afairs.-We are gratified to learn
that Mr.. A. e. MILLER, the publisher of
this valuable periodical, has associated with
him, as its editor, Mr.. B. &. CARROLL, a
gentleman who unitcs the pursuits of agri-
culture and literature, and will doubtless in
fuse new spirit into the work. Mr.. c..
contemplates, we understand, rendering the
"Agriculturist" applicable as we'll to the
interior and upper part of our State, as well
as the lower, to which last it has hitherto
been too much confined and will make a
Jealous effort to interest the whole agricul-
tural community Of our State, in its con-
tents and its support. We tender him q
cordial welcome into the corps editorial ;
and wish him success in his cnterprlze.-
Charleston Courier
Cheraw gazette. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1835-1838, 1836-01-05
NOTICE.
Nov. II, 1895.


THE Subscriber takes this method OF
informing his customers in the State OF South
Carolina, whose accounts with him either
open, or closed by note. remained UNPAID on
the 1st December last, that his books and
papers have been so much injured by the
late fire. as to render it necessary Tor HIM to
solicit from those doing business with him.
statement at as carly day as possible
of their respective accounts. he further
asks the favor of his friends, where more
than one are trading in the same place, to
transmit their statements to him, under one ne
cover by mail. IIc desires to avail hmsell
of this occasion to return his sincere thanks
for the liberal patronage extended 10 nm
during the period he has been ensasea ,la III
business and to assure his customers and
friends, that his means are ample ana MS ar
rannemcnts completed for continuing his
h',sEness Ius rs usual. He is now opening a
I,ssa G,Il assortn1ent of China, Glass, and Eanh-
en,c1re m at No. 80, Water Street, two doors
below his old stand.
No. SO, Water Street, rear o'a Sitp'
New York, Dec. "a, 1888.
NIB. Attornies holding claims Tor col.
lection are requested to communicate 1lle
narficulars of the business in their charge
as soon as possible H. - 70" w
Cheraw gazette. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1835-1838, 1836-01-05
T The following Periodicals devoted to

0J The following Periodicals devoted to
Agriculture are received in exchange at tins
office, and files of them kept in the book:
store, which Planters are invited to call and
examine with hope that for their oacn in
terest they may be induced to subscribe.
The SOUTHERN AGRIcUL7UR1sr, published
monthly in Charleston, S. c. at fre dollars
per annum.
The FARMER AND GARDENER, successor
to the American Farmer, published weekly
in Baltimore at fire dollars per ennum.
The CuL7IvAroR, published monthly in
Albany, N. y. at fifty cents per annum.
The WESTERN FARMER, published
monthly in Cincinnati, Ohio, L: one dollar
per annunl.
Cheraw gazette. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1835-1838, 1836-01-05

We learn from the Wig, of Cincinnati, that
q Mr.. McGrew, cf that city, has taken out pa
tent for an invention to prope boats, cars on rail
roads, &C., by means of condensed air. The air
isto be condensed by water power in suitable YES
sols, or reservoirs, which are then to be put on
board the boat or other locomotive, and tho con-
densed air 10 be used in generating the necessary
motion. This is about the amount Of the ac-
count published.
Cheraw gazette. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1835-1838, 1836-01-05

had a leading influence to awaken the sym,
pathies of some at the north in favor OF
the abolitionis,s end aboiticnis,n-
llovc, with flial affection, my own na.
tive New England; and in every iano'
am by sentiment and choice as well as by
birth,a Yankee. Arcsidensin South Caro-.
lna for eight years, h1$y necessity and
then from choice, know of no State, OK
cep, my native State which shares IS, so Ia large,
ly in my sympathios and cherished love.
While I have proved largely its liberality,
in sickness and misfortune, have been In
A,enccd rather by sense Of justice than
oratitule to disabuse my brethren in Maine
in regard to the actual condition Of the
slaves of this State; and my best reward is
that my effort has not been entirely frui.less.
Fects are stubborn things, and although
the spirit of fanaticism may be still strong
or, honest men will feel their influence and
yield to their controlling power.
Respectfully, yours,
R. w. BAILEY.
Cheraw gazette. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1835-1838, 1836-01-05

The attention of Mothers, of all Christian
denominations, isrespectully requested to
this Circular. To Increase confidence IN
the Mothers Magazine, and to express
their conviction Of the great importance
of the cause which it advocates, the un.
dcrsigned have given the following tes-
timonial to the public.
CIRCULAR.
MATERNAL INFLUENCE is acknowledged,
bv Legislatures, Philosophers and Divines,
to be one of the principal causes which give
characterize nations, as well rs to individuals.
When this truth is SO clearly seen, both in
history and experience, it becomes every
Patriot, ard every Christian, to manifest bls
approbation of such measures as will enlight.
en- and purify this controlling influence. In
accordance with this sentiment, the under
signed take great pleasure In recommending
to every Mother, in our beloved country, the
monthly periodical entitled THE Mo!H-
ER'S MAGAZINE. This publication,
edited by Mrs. A. G.. Whittelsey, was COM
mcnced two years since, and has not only
obtained m extensive circulation ut home
but is reprinted by two different presses IN
England. 1t is furnished to SUBSCRIBERS. az
the low price of One Dollar year, and IS
published by Rev. S. Whittelsy, f46 Mas
sau.street New York. =
JAMES Minor, DID,, Rector of 81. Georges
Church, New York. .,o
J. NJ. MATHEWS, D. D., Chancellor OF 'he
New York University. .c
SAMUEL II. Cox, D. D., Professor OF sa,-
cred Rhetoric and Pastoral iheology III :
the Theological Seminary at Auburn
JONATHAN GoINe, D. D., Secretary OF sne
'oin American Baptist Home Missionary So
ciety. cor-esnondinp,-
f't;c Secretary Of the General Assem0lys@
Board of Education. w.
Rev. JOSEPH HoLDlcH. Pastor Of the W.
leyan Chapel, New York:
New York, 18th March, 1885.
Cheraw gazette. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1835-1838, 1836-01-05
DECLARATION
Of the People of Ieras, in General Con.
.,,t;or 1oe,n51,J

~ We LCOptc U 1eIdS, III ueHeTdL COH'
rention Assembled.
Whereas General Antonio Lopez de
Santa Ana, and other military chieftains,
have by force Of arms. overthrown the fed.
cral irs itutions Of Mexico, and dissolved
the social compact which existed between
Texas and the members Of the Mexican
confederacy, now the good people Of Texas
availing themselves Of their natural rights,
SOLENlNLY DECLARE.
1st. That they have taken up arms in de-
fence of their rights and liberties, which
were threatened by the encroachments of
military despots, and in defence Of the re.
publican principles of the federal constitu-
tiou Of Mexico Of 1924.
Cd. That Texas is no longer morally or
civilly bound by the compact Of union; yet
stimulated by the generosity and SYM
pathy common to free people, they offer
their support and assistance TO such Of the
members of the Mexican confederacy, as
will take up arms against military dcspot-
ism.
81. That they do not acknowledge that
the present authorities of the nominal Mex.
ican republic have the right 10 govern with.
in the limits of Texas.
4th. That they will not cease to carry on
war against the said authorities whilst their
troops arc within the limits Of Texas.
$. That they hold it to be their right du-
ring the DISCRIMINATION Of the federal svs.
tenn, and the reign Of despotsm, to with.
draw from the union, to establish an inde.
pendent government, or to adopt such mea.
sures rs they may deem best calculated to
protect their rights and liberties: but that
they will continue faithful to the Mexican
government. so long as that nation is gov
erned by the constitution and laws that
were formed for the government of the DO.
litical association.
9th. That Texas is responsible for the
expenses of her armies, now in the field.
7th. That the public faith of Texas is
pledged for the payment of any debt con-
tracted by her agents.
9th. That she will reward by donations
in land all who volunteer their services ir
her present struggle, and receive them as
citizens.
These Declarations we solcnnly avow tc
the world, and call God to witness then
truth and sincerity, and invoke defeat ano
disgrace uron our heads, should we prove
guilty of duplicity.
Here follow the signatures.
Cheraw gazette. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1835-1838, 1836-01-05
ARRIVED.

ARRIVED.
Dec. 90. IaCoste g. McKay's boat Charlotte,
with mdzo for owners, Of this place, and Asa
Chambers of tho interior.
Dec. %. LaCoste s. Mckay's beat Ann Eli
"a, with Salt, Sugar, Coffee and Molasses, for
owners, of this place, and DR.. Charles Williams
Of Society Hill.
DEPARTED.
Dec. 80. Steamer Atalanta, for Georgetown.
Dec. 80. LaCosto g. Mckay's boat Charlotte,
with Cotton and Faxseed for !.lCoste g. Mckay
w s. Simonson, and John McCollum. 49,.
Ian. l. I,acoste g. McKays boat Ann Eliza,
with Cotton for LaCoste s. Mckay, NJ. & r.
Haley, and II. D. Thomas.
Cheraw gazette. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1835-1838, 1836-01-05
to r,oral cond;,;on of the blacks 7

the DlofdI coHulucH OF t'Ic =,
The religious dcnominatlons' "h'ch en- en-
brace these forty thousand black members.
are engaged earnestly, if not to tae extent nj
Of their ability, to bring the saving blessings
Of the Gospelto the souls of all these "hea.
then onoonr ourselves" And are you not
rood,. 70 say -" Go on, brethren, and may
God bless you. We would rejoice to help
ron r. we could; but if we cannat HELP
ror. wc will "LET YOU ALONE 2"
Cheraw gazette. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1835-1838, 1836-01-05

a meeting of the Wing members Of the L.
gislaturc of n. Carolina nominated Judge White
fo- the Presidency, but fixed upon no candidate
for the Vice Presidency.
The supporters of Mr.. Van Buren, also held
meeting, at which they made arrangements for
nominating an electoral ticket to support Martin
Van Buren, for President, and 4. NJ Johnson for
Vice President.
Cheraw gazette. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1835-1838, 1836-01-05
POSITIVE SALE

On account of an Assigned Estate. >,
nN Wednesday the 18th inst, will be sold
u without any manner Of reserve, in tho
brick store lately occupied by Mr.. Joseph Beers
the whole contents of said store, consisting OF
An extensive assortment Of Grocerles, Dfy-
Goods and Hardware, Cutlery, Saddlery' &C.
And Immediately after, -.
16Iotsin the Town of Chcraw, some OF wMch
arc improved, and all most eligiby situated tor
business.
Conditions and further particulars will appear
80 ''>''' N WM. A. CALDWELL,
Assignee J. Beers.
Jan. 5 1886.
Cheraw gazette. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1835-1838, 1836-01-05
Jan. 5, 1886.

VIHE Undersigned take the liberty Of inform
IL inc their customers and the public general,
", that they still continue to keep at their Old
stand general assortment OF
Dry Goods, Hats, Shoes, Groceries, Hollow waro
Hardware and Cutlery, Wagon Boxes
Blacksmith's Tools, Axes, Spades and ohoVciS'
Soap, Candles, Cheese
Bagging, Bale Rope and Twine
with most other articles kept for salo IN tins
market, all of which they will sell low for cash
or country produce.
We take this opportunity of wishing all our
customers happy new yoar; but particularly
those who may call soon and settle their accounts,
as thew thereby will make tho new year pleasant
to us. }. ~. fo"I
Chcrav, Jan. 4, 1886.
Cheraw gazette. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1835-1838, 1836-01-05
Contents Of tkc ldst.number Of the Farmer and
Gardeurr

Enemies Of the wheat crop-a strange
foe among them-Chris;mas holydays-
Mr.. Radford's addfess-mixed cultivation
of Potatoes-Points ofthc Durham cattle as
preferred in MISUNDERSTANDING of sheep
--porrait and description Of the Ayrshire
cow-tlage and product of corn on Staun.
ton bottom land, by G. W. Read-valuc of
steaming corn stalks for food for cattle
Norton's wine-Destructive fires at Cheraw
and New York-Foreign advices-essay
on the different kinds of cotton-priccs cur
rent, bank note table, advertisements, &c.