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Agent for the Country i'm New-York City.

ME advertiser is prepared 10 act General Agent
L and Correspondent in New York. for business men
and others in the interior He will devote his whole
other Goods Books, Prints, Machinery, Manufacturers
and Mechanics Stock and Materials, Philosophical
paratus, &C.; Drugs Patent and other Medicines Agri-
cultural mpeme uts Seeds Stock, &c. Collections made
suits prosecuted Information cf all kinds furnished
with regard persons and places here. Situations pro-
cured and guaranteed for clerks mechanics, profession
al and others. Male and female employees enga ged
and the country. Passages secured California
Australia and Europe. In ne anything that intel
lgent Agent, we'll acquainted with New York and its
business men, do for absentee, will be executed
faithfully and promptly. Communications confidential.
Address, with fee adequate to the service.
A. E. BARTON,
Sept. 1854 Ct 189 Mulberry Street, New York
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Tsa@ Check Rein.

When Stewp1d harnesses his horse for drag,
grng brick up grade. the horses head is pulled
back towards his tail and anchored there By the
scnStlcss and mcrccss check rein. The arran o.
meut is unnatural The animal is constrained by
it. He must inevitably lose strength by it, for it
dsturbs the vital force and induces unnatural
action in the muscles of the neck, head, should
erS. and mouth. There actually less energy
and vignr left for the limbs and chest than the re
would be II the stupid cOntrvance wer" jerked
off and thrown over the nearest fence. II reason
cannot teach this promptly to any man, Just let
him try the experiment by putting a martingaEe
upon himself and go to wrestling, or putting a
check IN the jaws of boxer that shall extend
down his hack To his belt,
Who beside the British use the check rein, saw
ing their genera imitators Tie Americans The
French do not use it the Germans do not; the
Indians and Spaniards of South America, who
literally live on horseback and are perfect horse
men, do not the Spaniards of Europe do not, nor
do the Turks. The most ohservant and most nat.
uraI people in the world are free from this mis-
chlevous error. 1t is strange to Us that the En-
glISh and ourselves did not, years and years ago,
reason upon the constantly witnessed fact that
when a check rem was loosed at a tavern stoop
or IN stable the poor horsr, 0lICayS stretched
his neck and hung down his head. That was his
language for saying that the strap hurt HIM and
wearied him, and that he heartily glad 10 be
relieved from il.
The genius that frs; proposed the mechanical
fca. Of lifting himseIfup by the seat of his brecch
must have been the author of the theory that
the check rein held the horse up and k, pl him
from falling. The mechanical action in the two
cases must be precisely the same. If the reader
will reflect for a moment he will see that no sus-
pending power be derived except from without
the animal. A post, tree, beam is just as in
dspensable to the support of horse as to The
support OF q man intent on suicide. A horse can't
hang himself up in the by the terrets on his
back any more than man can by pulling up
wards at his Northumberland.
The check rein should be abolished 1t wastes
motive power. Its is unhealthy, for 1t dsturbs
the otherwise naturally and equally distributed
vital forces. Il shortens the life Of the horse. 1t
dm,nishes his speed and lessons the free and quick
acIion, essential the animals safety and that
of his driver. 1t is of use, and cannot confer
dignity o. grace to an animal that made by
the Lord. Had man got up the horse, check
Ieins and all sorts Of contrvances would have
been allowable not only, but perhaps necessary
but the work of The Great Artist cannot be i'm
proved upon.
Brethren of The press let enamel pate The
horse from the British check rein.-BMftLO DEM
OcTdt.
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CHARLOTTE, Sept. l6, 1854.
At meeting of the Board of Commissioners of the
Town of Charlotte, held this day, their Council
chamber,
1t is Ordained, That the North Carolina Rail Road
Company be requested to regulate the speed the
Cars passing throug the corporate limits said
Town. that it shall exceed the rate of Four miles
per hour and starting from the Depot they shall
be required ring the Bell and continue SO until
the Cars have passed beyond the Town Boundary and
also to ring the Bell the return until the reach
the Depot Any Engineer Conductor failing to OBJ
this Ordinance shall forfeit and pay the sum of
FIFTY DOLLARS.
FURTHER-It is Ordained, That no person shall be
permitted to occupy than one half the side walk
while erecting any Building; any failing OBJ
this Ordinance shall forfeit and pay the sum of
FIFTY DOLLARS.
FURrHER-lt is Ordained, That no pei son shall OBJ
struct the side cutters with material for Buildings
any person violating this Ordinance shall forfeit and
pay the of FIFTY DOLLARS.
FTRTHER-lt is Ordained, That no person shall be
permitted to build any Stable Cow House within
less than SO feet of any street. in said Town any per-
son violating this Ordinance shall pay forfeit of FIF-
TY DOLLARS.
FURrHER-It is Ordained, That the Town Guard
shall put up in lot any Horned Mooley Cattle that
they may find lying in the streets at night and the
owner owners of such Cattle shall forfeit and pay
the of FIFTY CENTS on each head of cattle so
found.
w. F. DAVIDSON, Intendant.
j. B. KERR, 7o1cu Clerk.
&c Wing copy. lO-4w
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THE N. G. STATE FAIR.

THE Second annual State Fair of the NJ Z. State Ag-
L rcultural Society will be opened to visitors
generally until Wednesday the 18th of October. All
members of the Society earnestly requested to be
at the meeting of the Society Monday
ing the 10th inst, at which time the judges for award
ing premiums will be appointed that they may
ter upon their duties Tuesday morning, before the
Fair Grounds thronged with people
By order Of the President,
J. F. TOMPKINS, Rec. Sec.
Raleigh. Oct. 2 1851
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DR.. CHAMPIONS VEGETABLE AGUE PILLS

Vegetable Amti- Bilious f. anti Dyspep'ic Pills.
THESE medicines have been used blythe proprietor
number of years in extensive practice. during which
time he has treated thousands of of Fever
with the greatest success.
They never fail the Chills and Fever the first
day. FISHER Il HEINITSH,
Sept l, 1854 6-3m Sole gents for Charlotte.
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State of North Carolina,

MECKLENBURG COUNTY.
Superior Court Of L0acS, Spring Term,
1854.
- Petition for Divorce.
T appearing to the satisac ton of the Court that
VIM. J. Wrston the defendant in this cause, resides
beyond the limits Of this State 1t is therefore ordered
by the Court, that advertisement be made in the
Western Democrat for three months notifying the said
defendant of the filling of this pettion and that unless
he appears at the Term of this Court to be held
for the county of Mecklenburg, at the CourtHouse in
Charlotte, the 7th Monday after the 4th Monday in
September next and answer said petition, the will
be taken pro confesso and heard exparte TO him.
Witness Jennings B. Kerr, Clerk OF said Court,
at Office the 7th Monday after 4th Monday in March,
A. d. 1854.
J. B. KERR, c. 9. G.
Printers fee $40. 3-3m
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A PROCLAMATION,

BIZ las Eacellencu, David S. Reid, Governor q
tie State Of North Carolina. 4.
" WHEREAS, it has been made to appear 70 me that
w one JAMES WILSON stands charged with the
murder of Nathan C. Cayland, in the county OF Meek
enburg and whereas II has been made 10 appear that
the said JAMES WILSON has fed 5eycnd The limits
of this State. -
Now, therefore, to the end that the said James VII
may be brought TO justice, do hereby issue tIls
my Proclamatio offering reward of Three hundred
and Fifty Dollars for the apprehension and delivery Of
said James Wilson to the Sheriff of Mecklenbur5.
Description.
JAMES WILSON is about II or Is years OF age
about feet in height; auburn hair, and of youthful
appearance has some scars or scratches his face
wide mouth, and face rather broad is quick and bold
in speaking, and inclined to drink.
srgscrsr>s Given under my hand and the Great Sea!
of the State of North Carolina, at the city
SeEeAL.eS of Raleigh, this the 18th day of Septen-
flSSSSSSS Der, A. d. 1854.
By the Governor DAVID 5. REID
SAMUEL F. ADAMS, Jr., Private Secretary.
Sept. %, 1854. gov
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Select English and Classical School.

DOBERT G. ALLISON has opened in the Town of
II Charlotte, select English and Classical School.
in the Bird story Of Mr. Leroy Springs New Building
TERMS:
English DEPARTMENT $40 per session of months.
Classical " SIS
October Is, 1854 12-u
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II To Persons out Of Employment!
. $500 to $1,000 a Year.
A CHANCE TO MAKE MONEY AND Do GOOD!
Rack AGENTS Wanted

THE subscriber publishes mum Der of most valuable
l. Pictorial Books very popular, ard of such moral
and religious influence that while good men may ey
engage in their circulation, they will confer public
benefit and receive fair compensation for their labor
O. To men OF enterprise and tact this business Of
fers opportunity for profitable employment seldom
be with.
% Persons wishing to engage in their sale, will
ceve promptly by mail, Giro liar containing full par
tculars with Directions to persons disposed to
Agents." together with the terms which they will be
furnished, by addressing the subscriber postpaid
ROBERT SEARS, Publisher,
1Sl William Street. New-York.
% In Press, and ready for Agents by the lst of Oc-
tober 1854, SEARS ILLUSTRATED DESCRIPTION TIE
RUsIAsN EMPIRE" For further particulars address
above.
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IRON MIR. McNinch's lot, in Charlotte, on Monday
night, the 9Th instant, large, brown mare MULE.
Said Mule about 16 hands high having large coarse
head low in pasterns as if strained by hard pulling,
The scoundrel also took a black wagon saddle with
square skirts, and bride with dragon bits.
liberal reward will be given for the recovery of
the Mule and the discovery and conviction of the thief
Any information concerning said Mule be left with
J. B. Kerr, Esq, at Charlotte.
JOHN C. DICKINSON,
Howie Gold Mine, Union Co., NC
Oct 10, 1854 12tf
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White CASTLE Soap.

THIS family and Toilet SOAP is held in high es
TEEN, and is superior to the ordinary Soap for lis
bland and emollicn qualities. For the nursery it is
particularly adapted-nnocent in its combination and
free from all injurious alkaes This is an economical
Soap for families. Just received and for sale by
FISHER & IIEINITSH,
april 18th Dispensing chemists.
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To cure scratches on a horse, wash the legs
with warm soap suds, and then with beef brine.
Two applications will cure the worst case.
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Female School,

THE FAN Session of Miss Sarah F. Davidson's Schoo!
L will, commence the FIRST MONDAY of Octo-
Der next
Those Of her patrons who are in arrears for Tuition
will please call W. F. Davidson and settle their
counts.
Charlotte, September 81, 1854. 9-3t
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Notice.

DY permission of John Ross, Ordinary of York Dis
ID trict, S. c., will expose TO sale the 30th of
November next, at the residence of Henry Kindred,
deceased all the goods and chattels Of said deceased
consisting of
IL or 12 Likely Negroes,
and all kinds of property that is a Farm.
Terms made known day of sale.
JNO. G. WITHERS, Admir-.
Sept. g. 1854. LOW
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TESTIMONIALS.

This certi6es that Mr.. Robert Allison completed his
IN the University of North Carolina three
years SINCE is made manifest by the diploma then
conferred upon him. His department student was
moral and regular. He afterwards becamea member
of the Union Theological Seminary in Virginia, and
prosecuted OF studies in that institution two
years and half, At all public examinations IN The
Seminary his Scholarship and attainments were well
approved. He is recommended to the confidence OF all
with whom he may have occasion to transact business
or to have intercourse in society.
(Signed) JOS. CALDWELL.
Chapel Hill, December IL, 1880.
CHAPEL. HILL Dec. 18th, $780,
This is to certify that the bearer, Mr.. Robert Al-
son, is graduate of this Coege-that he held respec
table standing in his Classthat he has since been at
tending the Theological School at Hampden Sydney,
where he maintained good standing tor atainments,
and was bameess in his moral character.
Mr.. Allison having it in prospect to apply himself
for the present. teaching he is hereby recommended
to any who may wish for Teacher, who will
be capable and faithful in that capacity
w. HOOPER, Professor Ancient
Languages, University of N. {.
RALEIGH, May 9, 46.
Mr. r. G. Allison-Dear Sir: In reply TO your letter
of 18th nst take pleasure in be airing the fullest test
to your deseryedly high reputation for moral de-
pertinent and Classical attainments during your e-
gagement this City, about ten years ago, as Teach
or of youth. With great respect
| am sir, yr. oh. serv't.,
CHAS: MANLY.
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NOTICE.

THE firm of WALLACE & CROSS ia this dav dis
L solved by mutual consent. All persons indebted
to them are requested TO come forward and paw
ment by October ourt, their accounts will be found
in the hands of an officer for collection.
WALLACE & CROSS.
Sept IS, 1854 eu
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ClarIOtt6 Marble Yards
AV1NG disposed Of entire interest in the Mar
L bic Y ard TO Messrs VIM. Tiddy g. Son. we recon-
mend them to our friends.
STOWE & PEGRAM
September &c, 1854.
'I'HE subscribers having bought out the interest of
i Messrs. Stowe & Pegram in the Charlotte Marble
Yard respectfully tender their services the people
Charlotte and the country generally in this line bust
ness. They are fully prepared to furnish
Monuments, Gravestones, Marble
Steps, Table Slabs,
and other patterns cut from Marble according TO the
most approved taste and styles, and upon most
commodating terms ever offered in the Southern coun
try The Yard is situated the North corner Of
the Charlotte Depot Yard, where the subscribers or
their agents, may always be found.
WIN. TIDDY & SON.
September &c, 1854. loft
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IS hereby given that application will be made at the
/ next session of the Legislature of this State for
charter to incorporate Company to work Mines in
Mecklenhurg county also in Union county.
THOMAS ANDREWS.
Charlotte, goth September, 1854. lott
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For Sale

- THE subscriber will offer privately until Tues
sssm day of the next term of the Superior court and
@M-then Gf not sotd,) at public sale, and CON-
Portable Private Residence, located Tryon Main
street. doors south of H. B. Williams convenient to
the business part of the town.
The dwelling contuins three large lower
story and two above; good Kitchen Smoke house and
stables attached The lot is very handsome and orna
mented with oak trees. Terms made known the sale
sept 30, 1884 lost WILLIAM HARTY
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Notice.
An Appiication for ManHmissien.

NOTICE is hereby given that application will be
Y made to the next Legislature of North Carolina for
the passage of act to manumt JERRY, slave, for
mery the property OF Hon. ID. NJ. Barringer, and
the property of II. D. Williams and S. w Davis.
October 7, 954. 1I-ew
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a caro-.

OSCAR M. LlEBER, consulting Chemist md Mining
" Geo!ogist, is prepared to make assays mining
veys, &c. Office Charlotte, n. c., above Hendrix s
Grain store.
jay I, "a 5O-a4
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TOR SALE-Thc subscriber has for sale at his Mill
L on McMichaels creek large quantity of good lum
Der of various kinds cked dried and ready for deliv
cry. JAMES KERR.
June 23d. 1854. 48-tf
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FOR SALE.

FOR SALE.
- 1 OFFER for sale my HOUSE and LOT, oca-
tIEszH ted Church street, square east OF the
N. C. Railroad Bridge. The Lot is level and
handsomely situated the soil sandy and the nei ghbor-
hood one of the best in the town. The House is new
being just completed and built in good style, wi tn four
large and airy rooms in it. For further particulars
apply to ~
oct. l3, 1881 12tf J. E. PENMAN.
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M A liz R FED,

In this County, on the 9Th instant, by the Rev
A. NJ. Watson, Mr.. JAMES NJ. HERON 70 Miss
MARGARET E., daughter OF Il. W. William
son, Esq.
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First Class Restaurant.
MILLER & PHELAN

M L l. + Il q p + l. A N,
SUCCESSORS TO HICKMAN.
IIAVE just received and opened fresh supply Of
/ pure and genuine
BRANDY,
WINE,
WHlSKEY,
CORDlALS,
PORTER
ALE, &c,
selected by judge, and warranted unadultcrated.
100 Boxes Of Spanish SeEars
Of the best and approved brands comprising Prin-
cipes, Regalia Rio Hondos, and various others known
to be aromatic and fragrant as any imported.
Gentlemen who wish enjoy some thing that is very
fine, will always find with the articles hand, and
ready and willing to serve them.
H. S. MILLER,
Sept Is, 1854 St: w. W. PHELAN.
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Administrators Notice.

IT AVING qualified Administrator of the estate of
[ | Mathew Wallace, decd, notice is hereby given
to all persons indebted the estate forward
and pay the longer indulgence cannot be Civ
en- and those having claims against said estate will
them according to the form prescribed by act
of the assembly, this notice will be pleaded in bar
of their recovery.
WILSON WALLACE f., admir-.
Sept. Is, 1854 Stf
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BANK OF CHARLOTTE.

September q, 1854 {
A PPLICATION will be made to the next Session of
the Legislature of North Carolina for an increase Of
of the capital Of this Bank
1876 II. B. WILLIAMS, Prest.
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Goods at Auction!

UOO0S al AUCTION.
DY virtue of assignment to made the 4th
ID day of July, 1854, by Robinson Il Rea, late Mer
chant Taors, will sell public auction Charlotte
TUESDAY Of the October Court, (24th of the
monthly from
ONE to TITO THOUSAND DOLLARS
tc0rth Of Cloths, CdSSin1eres, VestingS, and
Variety Of Gentlensen's Furnishing
GooGS-together uith tie aPpurte-
nances usually belonging TO
such an Establishment.
The Stock is new-none of it having been purchased
later than last Fall, most Of it last Spring.
JAS. NJ. HUTCHINSON,
Sept. goth, 1854. lots Assignee.
Leather Factory.
THE subscribers Will continue, at the TAN YARD of
John Walker, fT miles southeast of Charlotte, the
manuac of Leather Harness. Boots ard Shoes, and
repairing Harness, for which Green Hides and Tar
Bark will be received in payment of any article in
line. JOHN WALkES
sept 90 1854 2n. JOHN w. IiJ'-I I ;-.1.
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or the mo approved form cor sale al this Office.
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Wanted, 2 or 3 Months
NOR Farming purposes, FOUR OR FIVE good strong
Il NEGRO MEN, for which the most liberal prices
will be given. For further in formation inquire at this
Office. o.. c, 1854. lift
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ROBERT A. YONGUE.

On BEGS leave TO inform hs friends and the public
- that he is now receiving large additions to his
stock OF JeWeIFy, &c.
In addition TO bis Corner stock. he has received new
and extensive assortment Of Gold and Silver Watches
Mantel Clocks Of every variety Silver and Plated Ware
alarge variety Military and Fancy Goods Guns Rifles
Sportsmans Apparatus Fine Pocket and fable Cutl1ry
His assortment of
Fancy g O O. DIS
Will be found to comprise large number Of and
elegant articles and il his design not to be
the taste and elegance of his selections prices
will be found examination 10 be moderate as 1t
any other establishment in the South.
Thankful for past Iavors he Socits a continuance Of
the patronage OF his former friends and CUSTOMERS.
Columbia, Sspi. 30, '53 lilly
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BEArrY's FoRD, Catawba Co., N. c.,
9Th February. '46.

BEArrYs FoRD, Catawba Co., N. c.,
5th February, '46. {
SIR II take much pleasure in stating that L have
long had satisfaction of knowing and approaching
your merits Teacher of youth, both at Raleigh and
Charlotte. In particular at the latter town. where re-
sided at the time and had under your immediate charge
and tuition two pupils, both of whom much i'm
proved in their morals and education under your
could wish that you would find it to your interest to
prosecute your profession still among u.s. it would afford
much profit to many, satisfaction to ALL and to
more than to
Very sincerely your OBJ servant
JNO. H. WHEELER.
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UNIVERSITY NoRTH CAROLINA,
Chapel Hill, 1st June, 1854. !
Robert G. Allison, Esq, graduated at this Institution
the annual in 1927, and has from that
day this, been almost constantly engaged i'll the in
struction of youth.
He is gentleman of good mind. agreeable manners,
unblemshed moral reputation and ample experience.
His ability to impart instruction, has been shown by
the young men, who from time to tme during period
of than 20 years, have from his Schools to
the University. We .ecolIl ct no instance, in which
pupil of his has Afforded satisfactory evidence of
careful and accurate training.
d. L. SWAIN, President,
JAMES PHILLIPS Professor
of Mathematics, &c.
E. MITCHELL, Professor
Of Chemistry,
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UNIVERSITY OF No. Ca, May 80, 1854.
R. G. Allison Esq.-Dear Sir take great pleasure
in recommending you all who in search of
good practical Teacher. faithful and accurate in
strucor Of the young. This feel that can very well
do since prepared for College, in good part under you
and of had every opportunity of knowing well
your method of instruction. The Students moreover
whom you have from time to time sent to the University
have given satisfactory evidence of having been
rectly taught under your supervision.
Very respectfully,
A. M. SHIP
Professor Of History.
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Notice.

NOTICE is hereby given that application viii be
~ made at the next session Of the Legislature for
charter for Mutual Life Insurance Company TO be
located in Charlotte, n. G. l- Aug IL
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NOTICE is herey given that application will be
~ made at the next session of the Legislature for
il charter for Mutual Fire Insurance Company be
located in Charlotte, N. C.. Aug IL
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Tax Notice.

NOTICE is hereby given that the Tax list for the
~ town of Charlotte is in my hands for collec-
ton, and money must and will be had. will cali
but once. s. A. HARRIS,
june I6. Att Tax Collector.