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The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1850-05-08
SURGICAL OPERATION BIZ DR.. MOTT
ALMOST LIKE A MIRACLE.

We find the following brief report of an
operation by Dr.. Mott. al the University, a
few days ago, in Noah's Times:
young man had tumor growing out Of
one Of hi. nosrls II came IN Time to fill
The whole cavity, and 50 extensively and firm.
~ attached, tina. II was impossible 10 pull II
out With forcePs, as Is done with Poiyp. The
worthy professor put Oh his considering cap,
and studied out an operation; and then, to
make all sure, lie per formed il on dead
body. Satisfied Of is pracicabillty, be be-
gan. FIRST, he made straight inci.Ion from
the inner corner Of he eye TO the mouth,
through The upper lip; then dlssected the
flesh from The bone, so as to turn all The flsshy
par. Of the nose over upon The other side o!
HE face. This done, he sawed through the
bone, and by nice piece Of carpenter work
laid open the hole extent Of the nosirIl.-
The tumor was now exposed, cut loose, and
easily extracted, and The patient got vel,
without any Disagreement, bu, line where
the feshy parts were reunited. This was al
ingenious, bold, and mos. successful opera.
ton.
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1850-05-08
The Five Per Cent Payments.

The whole amount of payments Of the 5
per cent. upon subscriptions TO the Railroad,
in Gui;ford county, since the Both ult., has
been on the sum of 800. The per cent.
upon $4,000 more is positively pledged, and
will be paid within few days; so tina, we
set Guiford down at sl3 500. which added
to Sll7 800, the amount secured on the 30ih
Of March, makes the whole amount Of sub
scrpions 10 this county now Sl3l 800.
|, is hoped Ina, the friends Of the Road and
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1850-05-08
$3.50

Thus i, will be seen, that 9.4SU shares
have been subscribed and the five per cent.
paid IN, as officially reported. II is said
other subscriptions have been made and the
five per cent. paid IN, bu, they have not been
officially reported. From the best informa.
ton | can get, | believe there yet remains
TO be subscribed love, and above the shares
said TO be subscribed but aot repored) from
100 10 200 shares, before the stock will be
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1850-05-08

protection and neutrality jointly with the U.
nited States, aud this guaranty will be The
means Of enlis,ins her capital and co.opcfa.
ton, without which the communica alton could
never be opened.
1t stipulates that Great Britain shall not
occupy, coloDize, settle, or fortify, OF exer.
else Jurisdiction in any part Of Central Amer
,ca or on The Mosquito Coast, BY which the
possessions under the alleged pro,ecloraie 10
the King Of Mosquito must necessarily be
felinquished aud all claims and projections
under corer OF tina, affirmed right, or any
other, mus, be abandoned.
Ii lberates Central America entirely and
absolutely from Blush lhraldom, establishes
republic in its fullest aud broadcast sense,
where The name has only heretofore existed
aud attaches the States composing it to this
government, by the strong ties Of gratitude,
duty, and interest.
IL requires all nations tina, desire 10 enjoy
the use of The cana, to pay equal tolls, and
TO unite IN the guaranty OF protection one
agains, another, by which means the Uuiled
State. will be saved the expense Of maintain.
ing a naval force, 10 prevent Interference
with their rights.
/ Ii ensures the protection OF Great Britain
for any other route Of connection between
the two oceans, which may hereafter be OBJ
lalned OF negotiated by this government out.
side Of It's jurisdiction, an Office, which the
last Administration sought to accomplish II
regard TO Panama, but failed in oiiecling.
1t establishes the great American priu
ciple, which Mr.. Polk and his Cabinet aban
doned, that no fareign power shall COLONIES
and settle on this continent; and il re,es,ab
fishes it in a form more substantial and dur
able than was ever before attempted.
Ii is treaty intended to promote the grea
objects Of commerce and civilization; 10 ope,
high way by which ten thousand miles o
dangerous navigation may be saved; by whiol
produce and merchandise may be borne from
the Atlantic 10 the Pacific without. tranship
ment by which our Pacific possessions ma,
not DULY be retained but brought into clos
and constant connection; and by which ne,
era 10 the commerce oil all Asia will bs open
ed and their abundant treasures poured mi;
the lsp of our people.
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1850-05-08
Tie RICH MEN OF nnsrox

According 10 The pamphlet published Of per
sons, coparlners. and corporations who en-
taxed on $4,000 and upward. in ls49. ,hsr
were eight Who were taxed Tor over hall 1
million Of property seven for be,wesa
s400, 900 and $500 600: fourteen for BE-
tween 5000 900 and $500 900, and ono hus
dted and twenty five for between S100,0@
and $500 600. The following are tho mama
uf those taxed for over half million; Abbi
Lawrence, 81 ,032, 400; Robert G. Sbas
$500 400; DAVID Sears, S752 600; Joat
than Phillips, cess 900; josiah Quincy, j.,
500 1000; john Welles, SGT 6 900; Thoms
W,sgeswor,h, 100000; John Bytat
S5i6 900.
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1850-05-08
AN EXTRAORDINARY INVENTION.

D.. Alexandra, from Paris, the inventor
Of the artificial Ieeeh, has lltely brought out
another invention, sub marine boat 10 which
n company Of persons can "a down 10 the
bottom, have communication with the ground
performing any sort Of work by digging or
otherwise, and return TO the surface at Will.
This is The very thing for finding gold a. the
bottom Of The streams 10 California.
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1850-05-08
Prom 'he Greeasborough Patriot.
Mrs. ms. SWAIN g. SHERwo;

A, meeting Of the General Commission
ers ot The \. C.. Railroad, held IN Greens.
boro' 30th March last, The local commission
ers were directed TO keep the Bonksof Sub.
script,on open until IL, inst, and on that day
make return TO myself Of their Books # Sub.
scr'pfion aud The money prid in thereon. As
The fflends Of this great improvement, may be
DESTROYS 10 know the progress making there.
in, you will please to publish the following
statement.
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1850-05-08

W The editors Of the Camden Journal,
seem to chucklc nightly over the defeat
Of the paliry, bCollicking, tory hearted, ex.
otto few who opposed sending delegates TO
the Southern Convention" as they are pleas.
ed 10 Term the party opposed 10 The Southern
Convention, in Mecklenburg. Now, what
affinity is there between these Editors and the
meeting in Meckenburg None 10 The least.
They have been advocating disunion with all
:her might, and is there any thing in the
proceedings that even winks al it 7 No, one
word. |, WAS more than any man dared do
at the meeting, even TO intimate tina, dIsun.
ion was thought Of, or else he nigh, have
found himself in an unenviable situaion.-
All Professed attachment and love 10 the In.
ion. These editors are as easy satisfied as
the woman pra,ln for a husband" any
body DANG dear lord" SO it favors the
Southern Convention
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1850-05-08
DUTIES PAID by THE CUNARD sTEAG
frs aincr lie NarinafIan Act

The amount Of duties paid by the three
British (CunsId) steamers that arrived d
this port during the quarter just closed, vi
s6lO,969 25, averaging s203 956 AZ each
The navigation laws camo into operation %
the LIST OF January, 1850, since which lIn'
these s'es mers have brougb, over large qu''
titles Of French aud other continental COCO.
1t is safe TO say tina, the value Of each 4
these cargoes wasin the neightorhood Of ma
lion Of dolsrs.-Bostoa Traveller, April W
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1850-05-08
W. The Hcpor, on Land Titles ia Califo

W. The Hcpor, on Land Titles ia Califor
MIA, as made in pursuance OF instfue,,o"s from
the Secretary OF State and he Secretary Of
the Interior. by Wdliim Carey jones, Fec,
occupies nearly two pages OF the a.hing'on
Republic. II 10 Characterised thruughou,
with great ability. Mr.. Jones has evidently
Investigated the subject fully and tnofoushl. 4,
and declares that "thc grants IN California
are mostly perirc, titlcs." lie also thinks
the state Of land titles 10 ths, country vii
allow the public lands TO be ascer'alnsd, aud
the private lands Get apart, by judicious mea
sures, with little difficulty, aud where there
may be reason to suppose the grant invalid,
the Government may direct suit 10 be Ia.
s,ituted for its annument. - Bak. SIN.
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1850-05-08
THE CAUSE OF HIGH WATER AT NE'
ORLEANS

A Baton Rouge correspondent, Of The y
bany Argus attributes tho increase oil "ae
in the lower part Of the Mississippi I'''h
late years, TO he fact that the river has Oe'I
shortened mole than forty miles by cutting
The bends. The effect 10 to let down the VI
tor faster than the channel below WI u t'''|
II of, and an overflow 10 the consequence
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1850-05-08
CDdrgDftF
WEDNESDAY, NAY 5, 1850.

81 WILLIAM THOMPSON. Esq. is our a.
gent in Baltimore, authorized to obtain advertise
ments and subscriptions, and to grant receipts.
TE. w. CARR, Esq, is our agent in Philadel.
ph;a. authorized 10 obtain advertisements and pro-
cure subscriptions.
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1850-05-08
EXTRAORDINARY CRIME IN FRANCE.

A frlghlful crime, which never could have
happened CIT Of France, aud which he be
speaks reckless Sc 6shness, morbid feelings,
and an utter absence Of religion, courage, and
morals, has jas, Mortified 81. Leu. A rich
proprietor, aud a MARE for several years,
psssiona,ely loved young girl. The FAM
lies we're, like the parents IN Romeo and
juliet" at war; and they could mol agree
Bu, after several years Of pressing sollcita.
lions, he obained ,he hand OF his mistress.
They were married. A grand patty celebfa.
ted the wedding and the reconciliation. This
happy couple retired. At six in the NOR.
ming pistol sho, was heard. The husband
was found dead in an ante chamber; the
young wife asleep. A letter explained tho
suicide. II was written evidently before the
marriage. He said in j, that he had reach
ed the highes, point of human felicity, and
could no, descend liz could not bear TO b.
less loved, or to love less. ~ die If harp.
ness
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1850-05-08

Henry Clay, j., son Of the gallant t -.
Col. Clay, Of the Kentucky volunteers wv
at Buena Vista. has been appointed y"
IN the United States Military ACADEMY
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1850-05-08

Seventy five cents per GAL" exel''n'l
Mrs. Par,lng'on, on looking over the P's|
current. Why, bless mo, what is tho "O'
coming to when The girls arc valued n' Gu
seventy five cen,sl' The old lady pull
of her spec,ncIes, throw down the paper III
went into a brown study on the want
proper appreciation Of tho feminine geno''
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1850-05-08
j. NJ. MOREHEAD.

N. B. shall delay one week before ia.
king further action, to see il sny more sub.
scrlplions will be reported.
Greensboro, May 3, 1850.
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1850-05-08
CANDIDATE FOR SHERIFF.

We are authorized 10 announce, THOMAS N.
ALEXANDER, Esq, as a candidate for re.elsc.
tlon TO the office Of Sheriff of Meckenburg County
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1850-05-08

" Our merchants are generally in the
receipt Of their Spring supplies. The Goods
are said to be equal, If not superior, to any
previous supply, both in quality aud richness
Of pattern. We invite attention to the adj
sertisemrnis in another column.
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1850-05-08

Of the best interests Of the county will not
rest an hour until nine or ten thousand more
shall be raised. in order TO meet no, only the
amount first actually reported a, the HILLSIDE
TO- Convention. las has been now DONE but
also the ten thousand there pledged by Gov.
Morehead on his own responsibility "a pledge
which he has redeemed, bu, which the coun.
" has no, We, made up. From eight 10 ten
thousand are ye, required in honor Of the
signatures heretofore made by citizens oftbe
county. If there be AIRY who refuse to stand
up TO the marks they have made, others who
regard the couu,y's character must stand uP
in their places.
From Fair Grove, in Davidson county, the
five per cent. upon $4,000 has been this
week paid in here. |. is understood thai
there are $4,000 on the Lexington books
which have not as yet been returned.
As to the payments from the several coun
/ ties since the 30th ull., the following state
menls viii give satisfactory general idea;
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1850-05-08

Probably collected, bot not yet received BY
the ssen, Of the General Commissioners IN
ihis niace
The Evansville daily journal., 1850-04-29
HARDWARE, CUTLERY. &C

WaiR street, Water street.
DABCOCK BROTHERS, importers and
- Dealers in foreign and domestic Hardware.
Cutlery, Tin Plate, Copper, Wire, &c. thank their
friends for their very liberal patronage; the quality
and price OF their goods and their prompt attention
10 all orders received, will they hope secure to them
a continuance OF their lavors.
By arrivals from European and Eastern ports,
they are constantly receiving fresh supplies care
fully selected and can confidently invite the atten.
uon OF purchasers 10 their large and we'll assorted
stock, OF which the following is part:
500 kegs PittsbuIg, Wheeling and Boston Nails;
so Wrought Boat spikes, ass'td 4 to inch;
l50doz Axes, Collins, Simmonds' and Hunts;
100 Spades and Shovels, Ame's and others;
Pocket and Table Cutlery, Razors, &c;
American and English Locks; Sliding door Fur.
nituTe;
Hook and plate hinges Butt and Parliamen
hinges, Window Fastenngs,
Hoes OF all descriptions, Cross cut and Mill Saws
Patent Balances platform and counterScales;
Coffee Mills, Cotton and Wool Cards;
Ok, log, trace and halter Chains;
AnyIIs, Vices, Stocks and Dies;
Ctopers and Timers tools and materials.
30 tons hollow Ware and Castings
Together with general assortment of shelf goods
feb % If
The Evansville daily journal., 1850-04-29
REMOVAL,

CITY AUCTION HOUSE.
TNHE undersigned have removed into the fouf
doors above Main, formerly occupied by r. Barnes
and are prepared to sell at Auction ali descriptions
of property entrusted to them They will attend to
selling OF Real Estate in any part of the city.
Regular sale Days, Wednesdays, and for second
hand Furniture and 'Calamities'' in general Satur
days. Having an abundance of room, persons wish
ing Goods stored can be accommodated
NITURE, consisting OF Sofas, Bureaus, Tables
Chars, Looking Glasses, Looking Glass Plates, &c
&c. Also, Dry Goods, Books, Fancy Articles, and
Notions: Also q general assortment of Clocks,
wholesale and retail.
NH WOOLSEY Il NELSON
The Evansville daily journal., 1850-04-29
EVANSVILLE TELEGRAPH
To tie Commercial and Travelimg Commutit


9TCaptains and Clerks of steamboats,, and trav.
lers generally, willfnd their Teegraphic dispatch
es faithfully attended to, at the Agency on board
the Wharf-boat at Evansville.
&9-Passengers can hand their dispatches ana
payment to the steamboat Clerks, whose general
courtesy will all dispatches to be handed over
the Agent on the Wharf-boat as steamers pass
Evansville Landing
@~Dispatches sent to Evansville, for officers or
passengers on steam boats, will be put on board
when boats pass, at any hour of NIGHT or DAY.
% >" There is no place in the Union where Tel
egraphic business is more satisfactorily transact
. ed than at Evansville" i" says Henry O'Reilly, in
a late letter; and the public may rely upon everv
effort being made hereafter heretofore to render
full satisfaction to the commercial and travelling
community.
9STIhe Agents on the WharCboat are Captain
7. u. ORILEY & Co. forwarding merchants:
and the agent at the Telegraph Office is Mr. Cosby.
RFDespatches should dluays be handed to the
agent on the wharf boat, Mr. P G. O'Riley. The
line cannot be responsible for those handed to 9th
ers to be forwarded.
decIl JOHN lNGLE, Trustee.
The Evansville daily journal., 1850-04-29
JOBN FARRELL'S

FXPECTORANT CANDY, for Colds. Coughs
II Influenza, Bronchitis. Asthma, WhoOpng
Cough, and other affections of the Lungs, arising
from recent or neglected Colds
This preparation is respectfully offered to thepub-
lie as a remedy, containing nothing in its compost
ton which would be injurious to the most delicate
invalid In effect it Is Tonic, Laxative, Alternative,
Expectorant, and promoter of the General Secre-
tions.
and sold by the undersigned. a liberal discount
IS made to agents
26-tf JOHN FARRELL. .
The Evansville daily journal., 1850-04-29
KEEP 1T BEFORE THE PEOPLEI:
LNHAT FOSTER & BROWN have IN hanR
WAR! WAR;! WARi.I


Declared against the United Kingdoms
OF the Rats, Mice, and other Vermin!
TTNHE undersigned, lately from Germany, offers
Il 10 the public of this city very useful and in.
ialibe mixture to get rid of these burdensome and
injurious guests which are getting so numerous
that il we don't look tor them, they will, in a
short time, compel to leave our good and prosper
GUS city, and give these blood thrting savages pos
session of it.
This composition is not like others. dangerous
when applied. There is no arsenic or any other
poison about II. that could by any accident endan.
ger the life OF Even for your favorite Boloc-
nese kitten, you need be afraid for it would
not hurt them if they should eat of it; but it will
kill every rascaly rat that tastes only little of it,
and they cannot help doing so, the flavor of that
delicacy seems TO be the me plus ultra" in their
gastronOmy. 1t has to be applied to piece of bread
of about square inch and about quarter of an
inch thick, and late in the evening-it wants to be
put 10 a suitable place, rat-hole or wherever they
are used to hold their nocturnal meetings. But to
get them away entirely from our premises, we have
to make use of this great palliative TT ere
ore. fellow citizens, and particularly you, house
owners and tenants, come all and buy my prepara
tlon and get rid OF these molesting customers at
once. C.. A, CORDES,
No. IL, Carpenters Block.
RTThis mixture for SALE also, in boxes at 30 and
30 cents at ELLIS & ScHLAMP's Grocery. feb2t if
The Evansville daily journal., 1850-04-29
a CARD.

I UNDERSTANDING that a report is in circu-
- lanon that upon the dissolution Of the late
hrm OF HARRINGTON, CRANE s. O'RUEY, the under
signed agreed to discontinue the Forwarding and
Commission business at Evansville, ana that in
violation of said agreement we immedia ely pur-
chased new Wharf Boat and commenced business
under the name and firm of HARRINGToN, CRANE &
Co; and as such a report uncontradiced is cacula-
ted TO do greatinjury, deem proper to state
thus publicly Hatthere IS not sbadol0 OF truth m H.
II being expressly understood that each partner re-
served the right continue the business (and tiGi
each 1coHid do SOY under any style OF firm he chose.
except that of HARRINGTON. CRANE g. O'RIEY.
CHAS. HARRINGTON,
ianl9 If ISAAC A. CRANE.
The Evansville daily journal., 1850-04-29
CLOTHING.

Neat door to C. Bell, Druggist, Main St.,)
Evansville, Ind.
RT TESSRS. ALTERING & DRUMMER have
VI just received from their manuiactery, in Gin
cnnat, the latest New oTk style of Fall and WIZ
er Clothing. All of which are made and trimmed
in the best manner. under their direction, expressly
or this market, and consists of every article requl
site to complete Gentlemen's Wardrobes.
Goats and ClOaks.
A fine assortment Of Blue, Brown, Grey, Drab,
Mackinaw, Blankets; Box. and Over Goats. Genu-
me Pilot and Beaver Cloth Goats; fine lot OF Cloth
coats of all sizes and prices; superior Black and
Blue, French and English Cloth Dress, FToek ana
sack Coats full trimmed, Satinet and Cashmerette
Coats; Brown, Green and Grey and all colors OF
Tweed and Cashmere Sack, Frock and Dress Coats
Roundabouts and Coats Of all kinds.
Pantaioons.
Superior Black and Blue Cloth and Cashmere
Pants; Fancy French Cashmere Pants; Fancy
Stripes and Blue, Black, and Steel Mixed and Ca
let Mixed Satinett Pants; Tweed and CCTdroy do
Pants OF every variety and price to sGlt purchasers
Vests,
Black silk and satin Vests, Fancy and Plain silk
Velvet Vest; Fancy Cashmere Vests; SaunettVests;
and common Vests OF all kinds
Furnishing Goods.
! 81 All the late styles of plain and fancye
G2slk and satin Cravats, Scarls, and e7+ff>es
slocks white silk md all coors Pocket H0nfker-
chiefs; Linen and Linen bosom shirts; Muslin and
Flannel do; Flannel and Net under shirts and
Draws; Shirt Collars; every kind OF Beaver, KID,
gum susponders; silk. ginollam and cotton Umbre-
las; Dodd's, Sherwood and Chases Hats, also Silk
Hats; Caps. Boots, Shoes; walking canes, &c.
All the above articles and everything else in the
line will be solo at Cincinnati prices for
We shall continue to receive fresh supplies week
" during the season from our mandatory in Gin
cinnai. l2I AHLERiNG & DRUMMER.
The Evansville daily journal., 1850-04-29
CARPET WARBRCCna

THE subscribers are JUST opening large andeI-
Il egant Carpet Wareroom, where they have now
on hand a splendid stock OF Carpets, consisting of
Venetian, Ingram, Three Ply. and Stair Carpeungs,
from 375 to 81 so per yard, together with 4-4-5.4
Oh heavy OIL Cloths, with splendid stock OF
Tulted and Chenille Rugs, all ofWhich Will be sold
cheaper than ever before offered here. We have
now on hand about 90 pieces Carpeting, to which
we would cal the attention of all who wish to pur
chase.
l-f J. II. MAGHEE d co.
The Evansville daily journal., 1850-04-29
O. COTIIER ROBBINS,

RTANUFa CTURER OF genuine Diamond Point
Ivs = Cold Pens. No. SO Market st,eet St. Louis,
W. W. These Pens have been thoroughly tried in the
West and have proved 10 be the very Sest ever Of
feged to the public for durability elasticity un'5GF
nifty of stroke, neatness OF workmanship,and 9th
er properties of good Pen. They cannot be sur
and Pencil Letters enclosing the amount will
meet with prompt attention, and the pens can be cx
changed if they do not suit the hand-large En-
craving pens and a beautiful pen stamped Robbins
Odd Fellow s. Pen. constantly on hand. dec7-tf.
The Evansville daily journal., 1850-04-29
DIR. BURCH,
81 EON DEN fist.

y
w ILL in future conine himself strictly to his
wv Office, in Evansville. Persons from a dis
tance, and strangers visiting the city, informed
that all important operations on the Teeth can be
Eastern cities. Full and baf sets Of artificial Teeth
inserted and warranted permanent for lie. Such
operations are neces arly expensive but when prop
better for those who need such important opera
Ions, to pay little more and have them properly
and well performed, than few dollars less Tor job
that is worse than useless.
My charges are governedby the difficulties ofeach
particUiarcase. jams