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CoGNAc BRANDY. ]. Dupuy, J. J. Rouse, Pinet,
Castlon Il O., ]. Hennesy, P. H. GODDARD Il Co.. Leger
FEeres Otard Dupuy Co, J. 4 F. Marte1 and other
choice brands half pipes, quarter and casks
and in boxes of doz. each,
AMERICAN BRANDY-4th Proof, in imitation Of French,
i'll halt pipes quarter and eighth casks and LIST Proof
in barrels.
HOLLAND GIN-Pineappe, Anchor, Cologne and Clover
Leaf brands,
WHIskEY-Irlsh and Scotch; Monongahela, 1st and
I'd quality O'Mara, PittsbLrg, Sheaf Rye and Bourbon
Baltimore, Western Rye, and New Orleans rectiied
RUM-Ofd Jamaica, St. Croix, New Orleans and New
England.
PEACH BRANDY-Old North c aroina and Virginia
APPLE BRANDY-New ersey and North-Carollna.
CoRDIALs-Noveau, Perfect Love- Annlsette, Rose,
Cinnamon and Peppermint.
WINEs-MADEIRA, Newton, Gordon, Cossat Co.,
Leacock and Jadne in quarter and eighth casks PoRT
Pages, Key and other choice brands; SHERRY, PALE
and Brown, Duff, Gordon & Co., Bentau and other
choice brands TENERFFE, Venoso's London Particular
and Cargo; SICILY MADEIRA, quarter casks; MALAGA,
dry and sweet, in quarter and eighth casks.
LONDON PoRTER-Byass quarts and pints ScoTcH,
AND EAST INDIA ALE, quarts and pints.
CHAMPAGNE CIDER-BoxEs, one dozen each; Casks,
three and six dozen each.
WINE BITTERs, boxes, CoRDILs, (assorted) CLARET,
MADEIRA, PoRT, and SHERRY, WINES, one dozen each,
and on draught.
CHAMPAGNE, in baskets, one dozen each, quarts and
pints-Flag, Heidseick Bouche, Calhoun, and other
brands; The above comprise of the finest Wines
imported.
LEMON SYRUP, JAMAICA LIME JUICE, in half pipes,
quarter casks barrels kegs and in boxes of dozen
each.
SARDINEs, in whole, half and quarter boxes.
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Piedmont Sulphur and Chalybeate


Of Burke County, ~ c., .Saateen mates North
Of Norgasaton.
THE Proprietor of the above celebrated Springs
pectfully informs the public generally that he has
enlarged his spacious accommodations by considerable
additions and is now prepared to receive large
He will spare pains to contribute the bene
fit and qualification of those who favor him with their
company.
This delightful Summer Retreat cannot be surpassed
by any of the fashionable Watering Places within the
State of North Carolina. Here Invds well these
seeking pleasure, may find Summer residence, calcu
restore the lost energies of the Physical cons
tuition, and CRAFTY the fastidious.
By calling DIR. Happoldt proprietor of the Noun
tain Hoel in Morganton, every necessary information
pertaining to the medical qualities OF these waters
be obtained.
JAMES C. ESTES, Proprietor.
June g. 1854. 45-3m
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The Greatest Works of the Day.

Parley's Panorama ofthe Wonders and Curl
oses Of Nature and Art, History and Biography.-By
s. c. Goodrich This work contains u great variety OF
interesting and useful matter and illustrated with 500
EngraVings. 10 beautiful illustrative Chart OF the
Globe will accompany this book.
Pictorial History of America, by Good
rich This Book contains 900 large royal octave
and illustrated with 300 Engravngs, consisting of
Settlements, Indian Antiquities, and CUSTOMS
Battle scenes, Public Buildings; including large
Der of spirited Portraits of the Presidents eminent
Statesmen and military heroes. A beautiful Map OF
Mexico Texas, Old and New California, and Yucatan
u Persons requested to call and examine tn.
above Works, at the Book of
~ ENNISS & ORDER.
Charlotte, june 80. 49tf Z
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Tin SHOP.

>, WE inform friends and the public gene
"a w rally, that have remoI ed our Tin Shop
EEAH to the house on Trade Street, Immediately be-
tween J. X. Harrison & Co. and Springs Mcleod $
Groceries, where will be pleased to- walt on all
wanting anv article in our line. We are prepared
with every convenience for carrying on the
Thinning Business
and all other branches appertanng thereto on scale
much more extensive than has been the case be-
fore in Charlotte.
We will nav particular attention to ROOFING and
GUTTERlNCi.
Persons wishing any article in our line may rely
upon getting the shortest notice and at the lowest
price.
We have just received large assortment of Parior,
Cooking and Shop Stoves, which we are DESTROYS OF
selling at very short profits for cash.
MOORE & BYERLY.
January 20, 1854. &c tt
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Town Ordinance. :
CHARLOTTE. April %, 1854.


Alta meeting ofthe Board Of Commissioners present
John Ripler William r. Myers Robert Shaw, II. Nick.
Jamison and w. W. Elms; On motion, w. r. Myers
was ppoiI,ted chairman n, pro tenn.
His Ordered That Tax for the year 1854 be assess
ed al the following Rates. upon each different object OF
Taxation, as follows, to-wit: - -.-
On each sI0O-value of Real Estate, 50 So
+ Sl00-valus of Stock in Trade, ~
White Poll between the age of2l K As 81 W
BLACK Poll, 9. @ Z" - q" IL 50 W
% Free Black Poll, W
Grocer and Retailer of spirits, $50 UO
Company of Circus Riders, and all ~
others, subject to pay State Tax, ~ w
{" &c Concert, per week, ~ w
" Daguerrean w
% I" Itinerant merchant Pedler, or hawker OF
Goods wares and merchandise not the growth or man l.
o. - eI M - T+nrar, 9 90
q g ptss;oi.n Dentist LAWYER &c 90
g I. C.r;.no - Tho vaIue of S75 90
" &C 5000 2 90
- :. 400 90
." s4O0 or upward A 90
T." g. Gold Watch l 90
Silver Watch, 5O
u " Piano 90
500 value of Gold and Silver Plate, oo
n, each ana Ivory DOG 90
{" &" PuLTc DTav 10 90
" e" PubIic four.horse Omnibus 10 90
g g m Tyo- horse Omnibus 5 90
On each Livery StabIe. 10 90
may 40t J. b. kERR, clerk
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GEORGIA MARBLE WORKS.
j. G. Rankin, Vim. III. HurIick, George l..

>- iSUnI2aey, f.
SUCCESSORS TO A. ATKINSON COY ,-
gHIS establishment has been in successful operation ~
number of years. The Quarres are well opened and h
marble is superior to any in the United States ~ Ing
We have perfected facilities for getting an, and G.
lTh1g T9Ts' tha5 we sa9 fITgsh MONUMENTS, TONES
business in be style and cheaper fatss than av
When it Is considered that we saw our own Marble ~ 49,
Jobbers profits and no high freight from the North = no
tors. '0ii'oSo o'el Oil coInpen-
We cordially solicit friends and the npblic 70
our work. and compare prices with those Of ob
before ordering. Northern Marble ~ " oulef yards,
nave On hai at Our ynd in Marietta large assort,
nnlsn f2 Work-mo3nes Tablets Where o @
work is done at the Mills Adde'S our principal
.L J. G. RANKIN g. Co
Sen. O 1872 Marble Work P. o.. Ga
S-ly
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SlO Reward.

S10 Reward.
i ANYWAY from the subscriber the 18th of April
: / last, Bright Mulatto Girl, named SARAH. The
said girl is of medium size, trim, genteel figure,
straight black hair, and has bad teeth-laughs and
looks confused when spoken to. | purchased her in
the fall of 1852 Of COL John NJ POTTS. of Steele Creek
in which ghborhoo she is probably lurking, or she
ma be about Providence Pinevile as she is well
acquainted there.
will give the above reward if she is taken in this
county, and SIS if any other county, and delivered
me in Charlotte.
June 2, 1854. r. p. WARlNG.
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NEW BOOKS.
Just Received at the Charlotte Book Store

Family & Pocket Bibles; with o without Clasps;
A Complete Religious Encyclopedia, by the Rev j.
n. Brown;
John Cavin's Institute of the Christian Religion;
Bunyan's Pilgrims Progress;
Washington and his Generals BY L. Headley;
The apocalypse unveiled;
British EIoquence, by g. A. Goodrich;
Life and Speeches of Henry Clay; ~. -..-
Pictorial History of the Wars of the United States;
Life and Sayings of Mrs. Partington;
Herones of History, by Mary E. Hewitt;
Flush Times, by Baldwin.
BeodstoBe, by Donald Mcleod,
Spirit Manifestations;
Hot Corn, Life Scenes in New York;
Life of John A. MurTel;
The Swamp Steen, OF The Days of Marion and his
Merry Men:
The Laughing Philosophy, or Book of Fun;
Fortune Tellers's Own Book;
The Southern and Western Drean-Book;
Also, splendid assortment of Stationery.
The Ladies and Gentlemen respectfully solicited
10 call and examine.
ENNISS < order,
Charlotte, n. c., AZ If Bookseller
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NEUFFER, HENDRIX 81 CO.,

kEUFFER, HENDRIX 81 CO.,
COMM MISSION RCHANTS,
for the sale of
Flour, Grain, Bacon & Produce generally
Corner East Bay and Union Wharves,
CHARLESTON, S. c..
John Caldwell Pres't. S. c. R. r.
p Rice Duin, Esq, Charleston.
! Rober. Bryce, Esq, Columbia.
J. X. Harrison & Co., Charlotte, n. c.
IN presenting the above card would be doing in
justice to feelings not to express our gratitude to
friends in Georgia, Tennessee, North and
South Carolina, their past unwavering patronage,
since commencement in this business in lS47.
We have nursed this business from its infancy, labor
year after year doveope the of the back
country.
We have battled with the different lines of railroads,
and have been instrumental in reducing the freight on
produce to reasonable rates.
We have friends in Europe and the North, and are
prepared to made advances shipments to either
markets.
We would say to friends and the public, that it
will be to their interest to consgn rs, pay our
whole attention to this business alone.
We will make liberal advances consgnments.
NEUFFER, HENDRIX & co.
April Z, 1854 37-6m.
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A Painter Wanted.

4 GOOD HOUSE PAINTER, who is sins gle man.
y and can come recommended as fine fnisher can
obtain Immediate and permanent employment BY in.
qriring of the subscriber at Charlotte, N. C.
june 6, 1854 i6tf J. w. RAiNEY
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$50 ACRES.

SoO AOE&ElD9
SO to 60 of which is first bottom under the pow.
From 10 to so OF good upland also in cultiva
ton the remainder of the tract in woodland. The
Dwelling House, Cottage ornee contains four large
and convenient on the ground floor, with dining
room, store room, pantry and library attached by a
covered way. There also the place a barn 10
by 25 stories high and very conveniently arrang
ed stables for mich cows and horses all other
sary out buildings, such kitchen, negro houses
growing and thrifty orchard containing about 100
trees of different kinds of fruit just beginning bear.
The situation is of the post pleasant and i'm
finest mountain scenery and falling off beautifully in
every direction from the house. To any gentleman in
the low country desiring cool, healthy and pleasant
residence presents eligible choice. Fur
Their information may be obtained of the undersigned
by addressing him at Charlotte or Lnconton.
t. S. w. MOTT.
January 49, 1854. 25tf
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MANSION HOTEL.
January 10, 1854.

Nj SION HO Il l.,
t::;HA SAILS BURY, N. c. sEzzA
4-A4 lEEaaR
THE undersigned having taken charge this HOTEL,
situated the North Corner of the Court House,
spectully informs the travelling public that it will be
her aim keep up the fullest extent the reputation
hch this house has heretofore sustained for its comfor
table accommodations abroad. No pains expense
spared to render satisfied all who may favor her with
call. From her long experience she is confident
will have cause to complain.
The House will, at all times, be supplied with suf
cient number of well trained and attentive servants,
and the furniture kept in the best order
THE rs BILE shall constantly be supplied with
the very best the market can command
The Stage Office
For all the principal Stage Lines kept at this Hotel
The great Northern and Southern Mail lines arrive and
depart Daily ALSO the Western via Linconton to Ashe
vile, Trweckly
The Stables
Attached the Hotel large, comfortable, and atten
ded by the very best Osters In the country.
Trusting that by strict attention to the wants of the
public only to retain the liberal patronage heretofore
bestowed on the Hotel, but merit increase.
ANN BROWN.
Salisbury, Dec 16 1853. 24-6m.
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Back Creek Male Academy.

THIS Institution is located 10 miles North East of
i Charlotte, N. c., Back Creek Church, and will
be conducted under the supervision of Rev r. Taylor
whose experience teacher emnently qualities him
for that posoa. The exercises will commence on the
first Monday of January Good boarding can be had in
moral and orderly families the Academy at Sc per
month";
The following are the rates of Tuition:
Elementary English Branches, per Session
of 5 months SIS 90
English Grammar, Geography, Philosophy,
History, &c., 8 90
Greek and Latin Languages with Higher
Branches of Mathematics s 70 so
]. HUNTER,
Sec'y Board of Trustees.
January 6, 1854. 24-tf
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ROBERT A. YONGUE,
y BEGS leave to inform his friends and the public
"a that he is receiving large additions to his
stock Of JeWeIry, &C.
In addition his Corner stock, he has received
and extensive of Gold and Silver Watches,
Mante Clocks of every variety Silver and Plated Ware
large variety; Military and Fancy Goods, Guns, Rifles,
Sportsmans Apparatus Fine Pocket and Table Cutlery.
His assortment of
Fancy Goods
Will be found to comprise a large number of new and
elegant articles and it is his design be surpassed
the taste and elegance of his selections and his prices
will be found examination to be as moderate at
any other establishment in the South.
Thank for past favors, he solcits continuance Of
the patrenage of his former friends and customers.
Columbia, Sept. 80, SO lily
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This preparation is getting use all our Com
The numerous letters receive from our various agIA
forming US OF cures effected in their immediate neighbour
warrant us saying II OF the best, not the w
Cough Medicine before the public. IT almost lnNa
relieves and not untrequenty cures the very worst
When all other Cough preparations have failed s
lIGved the patlent Druggists dealers III Medcl,s
physicians can testify. Ask the Agent in your neae
what has been his experience OF the effects OF this
1t he has been selling it for any length oftime he WIZ |
1T IS THE BEST MEDICINE EXTANl'
Below give few extracts from letters have Is
lately regarding the virtues OF this medicine:
DR.: ). 5. Osln, of Knoxville, Ga, says-I have Deen n
your LlVerwort and Tar extensively in my practice ~
years past, and, is with pleasure my belief
rorty over all other articles with which am acgua'7
which 1t is recommended" -
Messrs Fitzgerald q Banners writing from Hg &
N. Z. say =" The Liverwor and Tar is becomHg i
more popular in this Country, and think justly ~
who have tined 1t speak in commendabe terms Of HID
Il is very penehclal III al!evIatmg the complains Oi
is recommended" as
Our Agent in Pickens District, sc. Mr.. s.. ~ W.
assures us !" that he with great benefit ID msf
family, and recommends it TO his neighbOrs" htsbsTs
instance OF Negro woman in his vicinity, who haG "a,
ferng with disease of the lungs for years aIisnd To-
we're cough, who was relieved by the byerwQIt atu
Such are the good reports we hear OF this Medcn.db
parts of the South. For report ofthe surprising So
performed in the Western and Northern and ,s psn
which accompanies each bottle. To all, we say DO
have hope - .[ a.-
TRY THE MEDICLNE! ~
Be warned in season And neglect not that cous b.
is daily weakening your constitution, irritating
and lungs, and inviting that dread disease O+aps'
when so soothing and Healing remedy can DC O'
DIR. Rogers Syrup OF Liyerwort and Tar. TbsG
Beware of Counterfeits and Base limitations I'D W
inc articles is signed Andrew Rogers, on the eng'o
per around each bottle.
Price, 81 per bottle, or six bottles for s.; MEAD
o. Sold wholesale and retail by SCOVIb @o"sansS
Chartres ST. between CONT and ST. Louis, New J sBGS
Agents for the Southern States, TO whom all o'oS
plications for Agencies must be addressed CsbEs
81 Sold also BY Fisher & Heintish. PrtsnaIS
Charlotte Z. Z; Henderson, IlnGonton FronebeTgsr
Dallas; Murphy & Black, Concord, N. c. ,om
May T., 1854.
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CHAFEE, ST. AMAND, 81 CROFT,
No Eas Bay Opposite the Custom HOuse)
CHARLESTON, S. c.,
Of Foreign and Domestic
Liquors, Wines, Cordials, Segars, Tobacco, &c,
AM LEMON SUPERIOR QUALITY.


and m Mere O
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For Sale,
BELVOIR, NEAR LENOIR,

Caldwell COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA.
II HIS place. late the residence of the undersigned is
| offered for sale very accommodating terms, pri-
vatey until the first Monday in July next ensuing,
when If not previously disposed of it will be put up
the highest bidder at public auction. The tract of
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DEAR SIR:-I send you this TO certify 10 you that yn
Extract OF elbow Dock and Sarsaparila has performed
ed on
have been afflicted for forty years with enptions on
legs and teet in 1913 they got bad that had 90
CT .tches and in lS49 had one leg ampuattd above Nj
knee. In about nine months after my other leg broke
IN large eating ard running sores from my knee sC
and disc harged gaeat deal Of offensive Myg
also broke out In large bes, which discharged much Gt.
sve matter, and at the time my LETT hand broke uu
large running neagly TO my elbow.
The misery that have suffered for The last two ytsE
cannot describe to you. was in such agony that Ies
rested day night.
In October last my son brought me one of your bh
wrappers read it, and found record of some wondee
performed by your Extract Of elbow Dock and SarsaIa
sent and got two bottles of it, and commenced taking
In two weeks, my great asonislment, my all n
easy, and could sleep all night thing had done
two years When had taken six bottles, my soresada
all healed. have now used in all eight bottles OF YOU" rs
tract OF Yellow Dock and SarsapaIilla,' and now
myself well.
all the afflicted try this medicine for bsc
1t will cure any known disease in the wofd-Lay ssdi
prejudice and just try it, and proclaim great worth
fering mankind and entreat them take 1t, for it will
them.
My case is we'll known in large portion Of South CAD
na Georgia and Alabama and if any should doubt The abe
cure, invite them to call me- and will show them NJ
scars can be found in TaapoOsa Co.. Alabama, one M
from Stoe's Ferry. RENAJA1I HUGHES,
The Yellow Dock and Sarsaparlla is perfectly adayst
females of delicate health resulting from ryeguIary ois
strual discharges and other diseases peculiar their
tticates OF cures, performed oi.he above description
the afflicted, that bottle two of Dr. GuysUE
of Fellow Dock and SaIsaparlla will at req
those difficulties and renew the natural energies.
AZ Put up in quart bottles.-Price 81 per bottle:
Sold Wholesale and Retail by SCOVlL g. MEAD
Charres street. New Orleans, General Agents for the So
ern States to whom all orders must be addressed
N- Sold also by Fisher & Heinitsh, Pritchard Csdp
Charlotte c. c. Henderson, Lnconton; Winchester s.
Dallas; Murphy & Black, Concord, N. c.
May IL, 1854. 426m
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Spices, &C.
NUTMEGS, Mace, Spice, Cloves, Peppers, Ginger
IN best articles-for sale at .-..--
PRITCHARD & CALDWELL.
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Notice.

Notice.
4 LII those indebted to the firms of Fox & Orr and
II Fox & Caldwell, to myself individually,
quested to make immediate payment. In my absence
the Books and Accounts will be in the hands of MIR.
P. Smith, who is authorised to settle the same -
--'~ G. J. FOX.
Charlotte, March IA, 1854. 35.n
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GSSS YFJJ rs: TSARSS GE
SSNFg Ss9SsSk SsS5lSk

is now put in the Largest Sized Bottles and is aknOE
edged be the best Sasaparlla made is certified
the Wonderful Cures 1t has performed, the orgnacOpe
which in the possession of the proprietor Remtu
this is the only true and original article, -. i"
Scroula, Syphilis, Mercurial Complaints Cancer Gangr
Rheumatism, and variety of other diseases speed
and perfectly cured by the use OF this medicine.
READ THE FOLLOWING CERTIFICAW
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DIR. J. B. ANARCHISTS
CELEBRATED CATHoLIco,
For tie Relief and Cure Of Su6erins r..

PiC-eIflnan,e
curative powers IN III y lGa
eases for which Il |. 'ns 4
mended, usually called ''c'S
FEMALE complain,
OF these are PRoLA,sn.,N,R
RI, or Failing Of ibs 'Ts N
ELUoR ALBUs, or Won noN
GHRoNIo INELAMMA7"'oIa Ns'
ULcERATIoN OF THE "a u,
INCIDENTAL HEMoRe,no Sl
Flooding; PAINFUL SS n /
sED, AND IRREGULaS n
SITUATION, &C., with Al ~
accompanying evils ~ ~ U
exeepted,) no matter VA
we're or how long staD5 a., I
The Catholicon "a,
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1854-07-22

his ear. He fastened to the field OF conflict
rallied around him the pioneers, the Ameri
cans dispersed over inhabited California, who
under his commann completed the conques,
OF the country, and reduced it, in a few
months, to passive submission to our national
flag.
such, during ten yeats Of intense activity,
alternately lost as il were in the mmeasura-
bic wastes of plains larger than the ocean
among mountains 80 vast in bulk and num-
Der that generations will not count them: in
abyrnihs of glaciers overhead and buried
rivers scarce visible beneath in days and
nights of cold and heat anu storms, perpetu-
ally desperate with death and bristlng with
thirst, starvation, the subtle savage always
near in ambush, aud exiled long years in the
wilderness, cut of from the solace OF society
and social ties and alternately prisoner 10
his desk in Washington City, supplying the
generous and patriotic taste OF the people
with descriptive volumes and maps, unsur.
passed for modest language, immerse useful
ness and accuracy; such stands in the pre-
sence of the American people, al the age OF
forty years, their devoted servant John
Charles Fremont, soldier, senator, patriot,
and man without bemish.