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The North-Carolinian. [volume] (Fayetteville [N.C.]) 1839-1861, 1852-03-13
WHEArLAND, (Nea- Lancaster, J
Fol, % s..So

Gentlemen In returning home throus;.
your city on Saturday last, l had the un-
expected honor of receiving your kind in
vitation to partake Of a public dinner at
such time as might best suit my own con-
venience. For this distinguished and
valued token of your regard please to- ac-
cept my most grateful acknowledge ments; !;
and, whilst regrcttinS that circumstances,
which it will be too tedious to explain.
will deprive me Of the pleasure Of meet
ING you at tire festival board, YOU may rest
assured that shall ever highly prize the
favorable opinions you express Of my poor
public services.
To the city Of Baltimore have ever been
attached BY strong ties. In early life
had selected it as the place where to prac-
tice my profession (; and nothing prevented
me from carrying this purpose into effect
bot my invincible reluctance. at the last
moment. to leave my native State. The
feeling which prompted me in 1914. dur
ing the last war with Great Britain. to
march as a private to Baltimore-a cir
cumstance to which you kindly aIlude-
resulted from patriotism universal
throughout Pennsylvania. that the honor
which may fall to the lot Of any one Of the
thousands Of my fellow citizens who
occasion scarcely deserve to be mentioned.
If rightly read the - signs of the
times,' there has seldom been period
when tho Democratic party OF the country.
to which you and | are warmly attached.
was in greater danger Of suflerin. defeat
than at the present mu,nent. In order ia
avert this catastrophe. we must mutually
forget and forgive past diSsentions. suffer,
''bysones to be bysones. and co,nmenc e
a new career. keeping constantly III view
the ancient and long established landmarks
of the party. Most, If not all. the great
questions Uf policy which formerly divided
US from our political opponents have been
settled IL our favor. No person at this
day thinks Of re-establishins another ma.
'ional bank. or repeating the independent
treasury. or distributing the proceeds Of the
public lands among the several States, o'
aboiishing the veto power.-On these grea,
and important questions the wings, after a
hard and violent struggle. have yielded,
and for the present at least would seem to
stand upon the democratic platform. The
compromise measures are now a ''hnalny
those who opposed them honestly aud
powerfully and who still believe them to
be wrong. having patrioticaiIy determined
| to acquiesce in them for the sake OF the
Union. provided they shall be faithfully
carried into execution.
On what issues. then. can we go oe'"'e
the country and confidently calculate oP""
| the support Of the American people a. tue
| approaching presidential election 80.
swer unhesitatingIy that we must IAN o"eN; ;
as you suggest. upon these iunoa"e"'a'
and time IGNORED principles which have
divided us from our political opponents
since the beginning, and which. from the
verv nature Of the federal constitution
must continue to divide US from them unit
The North-Carolinian. [volume] (Fayetteville [N.C.]) 1839-1861, 1852-03-13

@It gives US pleasure to be able to
state. that the laying down Of L iron on
the Wilmington & Raleigh Railroad was
completed yesterday. The road is now
laid with I iron from this town to Weldon.
and if we take the expression Of the
travelling public for evidence. the Viii
mington s. Raleigh Road is now the best
Ia the United States HH. Journal
The North-Carolinian. [volume] (Fayetteville [N.C.]) 1839-1861, 1852-03-13

APPOINTMENTS BY THE GOVERNOR
Gov. Reid has appointed As his Private
Secretary. Mr. William II. Jones, Of Wake
County. in place Of Mr. Thomas Settle,
Jr of Rockingham. resigned.
The Governor has also appointed
Messrs. John C.. Palmer and E. P. Guion,
Of this City, Directors in the North Car"-
lima Institution for the Deaf and Dumb and
and Blind.-Raleigh Standard
The North-Carolinian. [volume] (Fayetteville [N.C.]) 1839-1861, 1852-03-13
NOTICE.

The Subscriber having at March Term, 1852,
Of Cumberland County Court of Pleas and Quar-
ter Sessions, qualified as Executor to the last
Will and Testament of David Carver, Sen,
deceased, hereby notifies all persons Indebted
to said Estate to make immediate payment, and
all those having claims against the said decedent
are notified to present them duly authenticated
withnsthe time prescribed by law, otherwise
this notice will be pleaded in bar oftheir re-
covery.
w. H. CARVER, Executor.
March 6, 1852. SSO-3t
The North-Carolinian. [volume] (Fayetteville [N.C.]) 1839-1861, 1852-03-13

At a meeting of the Stockholders Of the
Seaboard and Roanoke Railroad. on Thurs
day last. says the Norfolk Beacon. DR..
William Collins was reelected President,
and Andrew Joyner, NJ. n. Falls, A..
Mehatfery, Nj. Robinson, and J. Barnes,
Directors.
The North-Carolinian. [volume] (Fayetteville [N.C.]) 1839-1861, 1852-03-13
RAN AW AY

From the subsc riber, on the 5th inst, white
boy named DENNIS CALLAHAN, about 20
years old, 5 feet or 10 inches high, round
shouldered. He wore off black frock coat !,
black velvet vest, and snuff colored pants. He
is supposed to have gone to White Hall. Bladen
county will give ten dollars for his delivery
to me in this place. five dollars for his con-
fnement in any Jail in this State SO that can
get him again All persons are forwarned from
harborng or employing said boy.
J. W. BARBOUR.
March 6, 1852. 6SO-2tpd
The North-Carolinian. [volume] (Fayetteville [N.C.]) 1839-1861, 1852-03-13

~ l.. OBJ. Branch. ESQ.,. of this
City. has been appointed a State Director
in the Bank of the State Of North Carolina, Z,
in place Of James b. Shepard Esq, re-
si.ncd.-Ruleigh Standard.
The North-Carolinian. [volume] (Fayetteville [N.C.]) 1839-1861, 1852-03-13
NORTH CAROLINA KERSEYS.

Arey, Shemwell & Co. have just received
large lot of Salem kerseys, known to all of our
Planters as the best goods for negroes that are
offered in this market. Those who have been
waiting, had better come and get supplied, as
they are going off rapidly.
Dec. 20, 1851 6Go-tf
The North-Carolinian. [volume] (Fayetteville [N.C.]) 1839-1861, 1852-03-13
Fire Proof Slate Roofs.

All persons about to erect Fire-proof Build
ings will do we'll to call on the subscriber, he
is prepared to contract for Slate and Metal Roof
ing, Cutters, Leaders, Leaderheads, and every
thing belonging to the Roofing Business. Also
it effectually proof against fire nd water.
FRANCIS SHENTON.
Fayetteville, March 6, 1852. 3m
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THAT POLISH, HOW 1T SHINES!
10, 900 boxes
sold within the last 9 months.

A. J. WOODWARD returns his thanks to the
public for the unprecedented encouragement he
has met with in the manufacture and sale of his
celebrated Polish, and at the same time ishes
it understood that he always keeps supply on
hand for wholesale or retail.
Experience has proved that this Polish is un-
surpassed for qnickness in putting gloss on
boots and shoes, and also in preserving the
leather.
Persons wishing to oil their boot. can use this
Polish with equal success immediately after
wards; the leather should be rubbed as, soon as
the Polish is applied, before it dries.
The Polish can be found at the store under
the CsroIiaian Printing Office
Fayetteville, Feb'y 81, 1882. 67S-1y
The North-Carolinian. [volume] (Fayetteville [N.C.]) 1839-1861, 1852-03-13

!. 1t is rumored that Mr. Rives is about to
return from France, and that John N Bolts
will succeed him.
The North-Carolinian. [volume] (Fayetteville [N.C.]) 1839-1861, 1852-03-13
LAND FOR SALE.

will sell or Saturday the Sd day of April
next. at McNeili's Bridge. 81 acres good turpen-
tine Land.-aear Rock 6sh Greek - -ss-..s-.s
Administrator.
March 6, 1853. 6so-4t-pd
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LAW NOTICE.
lRCHIRAIn a n SMTru

ANVIL OAAD n. Il. Oml II
Has taken an Office on Anderson street, nesrly
opposite the Fayetteville Hotel. He will attend
TO the collection Of claims and law business gen.
ersliy. and especiallyto TO the taking of accounts
Of fexecutors, administrators, guardians and part
ners, either in suit otherwise.
Jan'y IL, 1851
The Yazoo Democrat., 1852-12-22
PROSPECTUS or THE
BOTANICO- -MlDIGAE E0NPANTON

Inc undersigned feeling confident that
the wants of the people of Mississippi
as well as their lberality, would Justify
the publication Of Medical Journal
In their midSt-that Journal devoted
to the consideration of the disiSease. oI
their peculiar climate, has long since
been called for; has, therefore, determine
ed to commence the publication of tht
above named Journal, in January next
THE COMPANION will contain thirty
two Octave pages, printed on good pa.
per, with lat the end of the volume) a
title page and index.
The COMPANION will contain accurate
and critical investigations of the differ
ent theories of disease now extant, and
with a bold. and independent tirmness,
conSign to each, their proper and just
merit. Ut will, at the same time, with
an l,,,nrelenting determination, advocate
a Medical Reform, based upon princi-
pies of truth and philosophy. The dit
ferent remedial agents YIN be descrloeo'
and such other information gwen on
this important subject, as to form vi
uable Mdteyid MedicG, both of the old
and new school, contrasting the safety
and utility of the latter, with the poi
Sonous and deathly effects of the former
Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology
will not be overlooked, and such mass
of facts will be collected and placed
before the people, as will serve to place
these branches in their proper inches
The Importance SO SurreptitiouSly ap-
propriated to them, will be awarded to
that department, to which it of right
belongs, wiz practical medicine.
This latter department will be rem
dered, both interesting and useful by
original Communications, Editorial cor
respondence, and reports of cases treat
ed according to the reformed practice
or system. Much valuable information
will be given at the request of our cor
respondents. The nature of disease.
under all its various notifications will
be critically examined, and the means
best calculated to meet the existing eX-
igency, and at the same time to remove
the cause, will be pointed out. In fact,
no effort shall be wanting on the part of
the editor, to make the COMPANION one
of the most valuable and useful FAMILY
JOURNALS, in the South. Hence, the
Proprietor trusts that he will receive
a liberal patronage from an intelligent
and generous public.
The Yazoo Democrat., 1852-12-22

1exIstIng ON the nervous medium, hence it re
ceives impressions irresisti5ly. 1t possesses
within itself the positire and negatire poieg or
greater and lesser parts the one controlling the
other subject; the one receiving power the other
transmitting and exercising power. This ethe-
real substance clkch series as n medium. gqal be
termed Magnetism. The muscular motion of
the system being performed through the medium
OF the substance which may be termed electrici-
ty. Between all organic beings this medium
exists, placing man over the lower animal crea-
tion. "Nlan is positive, all else NEGATIVE must
yield to his conuol." One individual possess
ing greater share of this ethereal fluid or mag
netism than another, becomes a positive polC.
and when brought in contact with one contain
ing less, a5sorbs by an effort Of volitonsor gat-
ers ,eithi1 himself the minor quantity possessed
by the weaker, thus bringing him (his mind]
under his control as in the subject Of Mesmerism.
1t is the passage Of this magnetic fluid that gives
out the noise or rappings, just as a magnctised
bail does when the knuckle is presented to IT,
But you ask, why do the nppings stop at
given number, or how are questions answered
b. them with such correctness, as to number
1t has been assumed That the Magnetizer has
control not over the body alone, but over both
the body and the mind Of the magnetized-
Again, it has been proven that contact is not es-
sen'ial to bling about this state of clairroyqn
The medium, by an effort, passes herself into ;hs
state, as IS evidenced by her sleeping over the
table, in a few minutes after seating herself at
the same. Being in a state Of clairvoyauce be-
comes part Of The inteuogators mind, or through
this state, brought about by her absorbing this
ethereal OF magnetic fluid from the subject or,
fathers to herself part of his mind,
sees with his eyes and by this influence Of Ami
NAL Magnetism, or this ethereal fluid connecting
the two, but passing 10 the medium from the
subject, she possessing the greater attractive guam
tity. She, consequently, knows his thoughts,
and the rappings cease at her pleasure.
The medium was requested to produce a given
number of rappings, and then by divertiug the
train of thought to discontinue them, which she
did without ever failing, thus establishing the
gratifying facts (for the safety Of the weak that
the spirit supposed to be under the table. If any
there were, was but the spirit of the performer
Claiming lenity fto4A critics, we leave with
them this vexed subject, having furnished in a
feeble manner, the results Of our experiments,
with sufficient clearness we hore to beget IN
Others, more minute investigation.
Yours, &c,
PAX.
The Yazoo Democrat., 1852-12-22
Old Chean Store.

"ICHON & SARRAT would respectfully
1VA inform their friends and customers, and
the public in general, that their stock of Fall
and Winter Goods is now complete, and con-
sists of the following articles, which they of
fer at reduced prices viz.
FRENCH EMBRoIDERIEs.-Embr broidered un-
der-sleeves, great variety embroidered mus
lin and tulle vests embroidered collars, hand
kerchiefs, skirts, caps and cuffs /; embroidered
cambric handkerchefS.
RIBRoNs.-A large stock of Ribbons of all
kinds, from the cheapest article to the highest
price.
SILKs.-Rich black brocaded silk; striped
silks and plaid Forslards silk mantillas; joses
ard visites /; embroidered merino cloaks; fine
cashmers shawls.
De DANES, ALPAccAs g. MER1Nos.-Musin
de laine, plain and figured merinos of all colors
French and alpacca's of different colora
VARIETY OF ARTICLEs,-W oolen gros des
Indies Berages, plain and figured Swiss mus
lin, plain, dotted and embI oidered Irish
Linens of all descriptions linen and cotton
sheetings gloves and hosiery of all descrip-
tons, for ladies gentlemen and misses; misses
shoes, boots, CATERS and slippers curtain cai
co of all colors emb'd muslins for curtains
and bars; embroidered muslin curtains ; Elan
nels of all descriptions; bleached and uR-
bleacAed domestics gent merino shirts and
drawers. spun silk and cotton shirts and
drawers; white linen and cotton shirts ready
made clothing fine cashmers for pants, coats
and vests.
PLANTATIONS GooDs.-H9avy blankets of
all descriptions; linseys, kerseys, satinets &
Jeans; lowells hickory stripes, bed ticking,
hats caps, shoes and boots, and everything
kept in house which has the pretension to be
A No. l.
We shall offer for sale in few days the
greatest variety of plain and brocaded silks
that ever come to this market. They come to
us direct from France to be sold ata sacrifice
for cash. They are on the way-wait for
them if you want a bargain.
Nov 10. MICHON S SARRAT-
The Yazoo Democrat., 1852-12-22

THEATRICAL PUFFING.-The following critiQue
is a grand burlesque upon modern dramatic
nourishes 1t Is graduated to suit the style Of
exaggerated descriptions of men and things so
common IN this country:
''on last night Mrs. -, about whom an the
world has been talking, exposed her beautiful,
admarl tine soft and lovely person, for the first
time in the Theatre Royal, in the bewitching,
melting, and all-tearful character of Isabella
The house was crowded with hundreds more
than it could hold, with thousands of admiring
spectators, that went away without a sight,
This extraordinary phenomenon Of tragic excel
lence, this star of Melpomene, this comet Of the
stage, this sun in the armament Of the muse
this moon of blank verses, this queen and prin=
cess of tears, this despot Of the poisoned bowl,
this express Rusty Fusty Of The pistol and dag
ger, this chaos of Shakespeare, this world Of weep
ing clouds, this Juno Of commanding aspect.
this Terpschore of the curtains and scenes, this
Proserpine of fire and earthquake, this Katter-
felto of wonders, exceeded expectation, went be-
yond belief and SCARED above all description.
She was nature she was the most exquisite Of
art; she was the very daisy piimrose tuberose,
i Wall HONCEs anu CdullADNt7ie tAAS ofe~s HAA1lS
furze blossom, gillyiiower and rosemary. In
short She was the very boquet of Parnasus. Sew
eral tainted before the curtain drew up-the very
fddlers in the orchestra bIubbered like hungry
children for their bread and butter one hundred
and nine ladies tainted f6rty-six went into fts;
and ninety five mad strong Mysteries. The world
will hardly credit the assertion, that fourteen
lchildren, five old women, one handed sailor
land six common councilmen were actually
drowned in the iuundation of tears that aowed
from the boxes and galleries, to increase te Brny
flood in the pit. The water was three feat deep.
and the people, that were obliged 70 stand upon
the benches, were, in that situation, up 10 Their
ancles in tears. Nature, surely. Ga one Of hen
humane leisure hours, in one Of her smiling days
in one Of her all sorrowing years, made this hu-
man lump Of clay perfection.
The Yazoo Democrat., 1852-12-22
SMITHS DAGUERREAN GALLERY
IS NOW OPENED.

NVHE Subscriber would respectfully inform
n the Ladies and Gentlemen of Yazoo City
and vicinity, that his G ALL E R is now
opened situated nearly opposite Heard's Store
where can be seen the finest specimens and stock
ever offered in this city. Having been to the
expense of peHecting large and powerful light,
the greatest attention will be given in taking the
miniatures of children. AS have been absent
for the last six months visiting the most ceebra-
ted Galleries in the Northern Cities, and secur-
ing all the latest improvements feel justified
in saying that ! will warrant pictures that can
not be surpassed for tone or brilliancy.
/ would respectfully invite the Ladies and
Gentlemen to call and examine the beautiful style
of cases. No charge made for looking on, OF
taking miniature for the purpose of showing
you how you look at the present time.
L. K SMITH.
Yazoo CITY. Nov. 10. 1852.
The Yazoo Democrat., 1852-12-22
DRY GOODS.
Nos. IL & IL, Magazine Street,
CohNEp OF Common. NRw OprrANs

NOkNhh OE SOMMCNy NEW ORLEANSs
The subscribers havo on hand, and still
continue to receive from the North and Eu
rope, a complete assortment of European ans
American Dry Goods suitable for this marke
and which they respectfully offer fer sale OF
reasonable terms.
Their stock of Dry Goods consists in par
of the following enumerated articles:
French and English Negro Blankets:
3-4, 7-S, A, and TwiIled White and Brown
Cottons,
Rentucky Linseys and Jeans,
GLASGOW Jeans and Lowell Linscys,
PlaidLinseys for House Servants,
Blue and Fancy colored Kentucky Jeans
White, Blue, Red, Yellow, and Green
Flannels,
Negro Woolen CAPS, Socks and Shirts,
Heavy and Light Cottonades and Denims.
for plantations.
Madras and Mock Madras Handkerchief,
for Negroes.
Blue, Black and Mixed Satinets,
french Calicoes, Ginghams, Silks, Bareges,
English Calicoes, Meriros, Alpacas and
Bombazettes,
English Hose, Undershirts, Drawers and
Gloves.
German Hose. and Halfhose,
Plain; White, Figured and Colored Swiss
Muslins.
Irish Linen, Drilling and Diapers,
India Rubber cnspenders,
Apron Checks;
Cotton and Silk Umbrellas,
Cotton and Thread Laces, etc.
Purchasers are respectfully invited to call
and examine our stock be 1ore making their
purchases, NORTH BROTHERS, & co.
New Orleans, Oct.22d, l852-1y.
The Yazoo Democrat., 1852-12-22
CIOtIaing! CIOthimg!!

have just received and opened my splendid
stock of Gentlemen's Fall and Winter Clothing
comprising every variety of style and quality
Gentlemen wishing anything in the shape o.
Coat, Pants, Vest or Shirt, will do well to call
and examine for themselves, prices to suit the
purchaser. n. w. HOBSON.
Sign of the Eagle.
In addition to the above, have received the
handsomest assortment of Boys and Children:
clothing ever opened in this city, and unsurpass
ed for cheapness. Send the Juveniles to
Oct. 13. 1852. n. w. HOBSON,
The Yazoo Democrat., 1852-12-22

p. S. All Papers copying for three
months, and calling attention to it, shall
be entitled to an exchange.
INDUCEMENTS TO CLUB-By CLUBBING
the Companion will come much cheaper.
Club of six copies ten dollars
Club of twelve copies twenty dollars!
Club oftwenty-fiYe copies forty dollars
Orders for Subscription must be sent
Immediately, post paid.
The Yazoo Democrat., 1852-12-22
YaZOO CifV. Miss.
+. w. Quackenboss,

AttOrney and Counsellor at Lao.
YAZOO CITY, MISS.
CONTINUES to practice in the counties of
OYazoo, Holmes, Madison, and Carroll,
in the superior courts OF law and Chancery at
Jackson, and the Vice Chancery court at
CarrolIton Particular attention will also be
and to any cases that may be entrusted to him
no Probate Court of Yazoo county.
The Yazoo Democrat., 1852-12-22

gWyHE Undersigned having associated them
selves together in the Blacksmith business,
are prepared to do all kinds Of work in their
line with promptness and on good terms. A
liberal share Of patronage is solicited. Shop
IN Washington street, near Winn's Stable.
f. NEARMAN, 3
March 10. 1852. 4. ELLIS.
The Yazoo Democrat., 1852-12-22
Shropshire s Massey

Sill OASSAAAAO = - uAe~SSOsv
HAVE removed to their New House inn
Ill H. mediately opposite Messrs. J. Heard =
Co., where they are opening elegant Stock
of Fall and Winter Goods, consisting OF a
great variety, and nearly every article usually
kept in the dry goods line. And to gentleme n
wanting fine out fits, in the way of the latest
styles of patterns, fashions &C., would do well
to give them call, as their Gtock of Clothing
is very superior in style, pattern and make.
Also large stock of Produce, and supplies
generally. The public are respectfully invited
to call and examine their stock.
Main Street, Yazoo City, Sept. %, 1852.