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NFUFfER, HENDRIX 81 co.,
COMaIISSION MERCHANTS,

REUTER-, HcSUhh "a Cu.,
MISSION MERCII NTS,
for the sale of
Flou-, Grain, Bacon & Produce generally
Corner East Bay and Union Wharvcs,
CHARLESTON, S. G..
NJuhu atlwell, Pres't.S G. r. Il.
u Rec D.lm, rs ~ Charleston.
i>'f+>S'N''. J fubcr Bryce, ISL, Columbia.
J. X. HARRISON " Co, Charlotte, \ {.
y presenting the above cIrd would be doing ill.,
1 Justice feelings not express gratitude TO
friends ia Georgia. Tennessee North and
South CarUlu1 Tor their past unwavcrng patronage.
since our commencement iu this business in 1917.
We have unused this business from its Infancy, labor
cd year year dUvcopc the OF the back
country.
We have ba,tcL with the different lines of railroads,
and have been instrumental in reducing the freight
produce o reasonable rates.
We have friends in Europe and the North, and are
prepared to made advances shipments TO either
markets.
We would say friends and the public, that ii
vii! be tyE ittcrast cousLH 10 we pay cur
whole attention this business alone.
We will make liberal advances conSIgnmcnts.
NEUFFER, HENDRIX Il CO.
April :, 1851 37-Gm.
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And last, but least North Carolina Saddles of the
best quality, from SIS to $50. have also hand Stir
Spurs from Is cents to $3.50; Whips from 121 cts to
$3.50; Harness, single from $40 to $50; Double Har-
ness, from $50 to 500 and higher if ordered Bits
from Is cts to SO Riding Brides from 81 to Sc all of
which offer for ale at 10 per cent off for cash.
REPAIRING done at the shortest notice and in a su
perior
u All kind of Country Produce will be taken III
change for work done, &C.
March II, 1854 34tf VIM. WHEALAN.
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25O ACP IFS.

so to 60 of which is first bottom under the pow
From 70 to so OF good upland also in cultva-
ton the remainder of the tract in woodland. The
Dwelling House, Cottage ornee, contains four large
and convenient rooms the ground floor, with dining
room, store room, pantry and library attached by a
covered way. There are also on the place barn 10
by 25 two stories high and very conveniently
ed; stables for ilch and horses all other
sary out buildings, such kitchen, negro houses
a growing and thrifty orchard containing about leo
trees of different kinds of fruit just beginning to bear
Tie situation is of the rost pleasant and i'm
provable in the State, commanding full view of the
finest mountain scenery and falling off beautifully in
every direction fl the house. To any gentleman in
the low country desiring cool, healthy and pleasant
Their information may be obtained of the undersig
by addressing him at Charlotte or Linconton.
II. S. w. MOTT.
January IS, 1854 25tf
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FOLLOWING CERTIFICATE


TALL PossA Co., Ala, Jan. . 1852
DEAR SIR II send you this to certify you that yur
Extract OF elbow Dock and Sarsararla has performed
OF the most wonderful that has been tic
ID on
have been afflicted for forty years with eruptions onm
legs and feet IN 1913 they got bad that had to
cr,tches, and in lS49 lad leg amluattd above tie
knee. In about nine months after INV other leg broke OIL
IN large eating and running from my knee NY foot
ard discharged gaca deal OF offensive My qoa
also broke out in large bes, which discharge much of.
matter, and the time my lett hand broke Ouim
large running sores nearly my elbow.
The misery that have suffered for the last ycoI
describe you. l was in such auUny that lr,u
rested day night.
In October last my son brought me one of your bottle
wrappers read it, and found record OF some wonderful
performed by your Extract Of Yellow Dock and Sarsaan
sent and got two bottles of it, and commenced taking H.
In two weeks to my great asOnsment, all became
easy, and could sleep all night thing had done m
two years When had taken bottles my hadnca
all healed have Used in all eight bottles OF EL
tract OF Yellow Dock ard sasapaIla, and now corsdu
myself well.
enrea all the afflicted Try this dcinq, for le,r
will any known disease in the wordLay ASIDE al
prejudice and just Try it, and proclaim its great worth
terng mankind and tntrca them 10 take for it viii
them
My case is well known large portion Of South CalO
ma Georgia and Alabama and if any should doubt the above
cure invite them call on me, and will show Them the
can be found i'll Talapoosa Co., Alabama, mt
from Stoe's Ferry RENAJATI HUGHES
The Yellow Dock and Sarsapala is perfectly adapted m
females of delicate health resulting from lrtgulaIy OF m'H
strua discharges, and other diseases peculiar TO e tA-
The proprietor has IN his possession great htnler OF C
tifcaes of cures performed OF the above description We
the afflicted that bottle two OF Dr. GuysO'1s Ia
of Yellow Dock Sasaparlla will at regulate
those difficulties and renew the natural energies
a1T- Put up in quart bottles-PIce 81 per bottle.
Sold Wholesale ard Retail by SCOVlL MEAD, III
Charles street. New Orleans Cereal Agents for the South
OF Sold also by Fisher & Henitsh, Pritchad Caldwell
Charlotte G.. e. Henderson, Lincolnon; Winchester sun
Monroe; 4 R Honesty, Shelby J. Froneberger 4 Co.,
May u, 1854. 12Gm
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w.sraa 3. THcR
CHAFEE, ST. AhIAND, g. CROFT,
No. Is EasB foppome sreofN Custom House0
CHARLESTON, S. c..
Importers Of and Wholesale Dealers in Foreign and Domestic
Liquors, Wines, Cordials, Segars, Tobacco, &c,
MANUFACTURERS SUPERIOR QUALITY.

OF ~ uppy o
iyanC yleehan xn their ia ibral
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For Sale,
BELVOIR, NEAR LENOIR,

CALDWELL COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA
THIS place, late the residence of the undersigne is
L offered for sale very accommodating terms, pr-
vately until the first Monday i'll July next ensuing,
when if not previously disposed of it will be put up
the highest bidder at public auction. The tract of
Land
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1858. Fall Trnportatiors. 1855
BANCROFT, Belts & MARSHALL,
CHARLESTON, S. c.
1853.

WE again invite the attention of our purchasers OF
w DRY GOODS, in the South and South Vest,
10 our Stock of Goods for fall trade. To Merchants
who have visited Market the past examined
stock and become acquainted with our facilities Tor
business it is ssary to say that or induce
nents second house in this country. Our fall
stock has been selected with great by two OF our
house from all the principle European Markets. Our
STYLES and ia bcs will be found adapted South
and sales than any goods imported INTO the
country.
We wish it distinctly understood by buyers that nee
imuOrt all our foreign goods and able and deter
mined to sell them as low as qualities sold
in any market in the United States.
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MEDICAL NOTICE.

MEDICAL NOTICE.
DR. P. c. CALDWELL has associated his son, DIR.
IL JOSEPH W. CALDWELL with him in the Prac
tice of Medicine. Office, End story in Elms' brick
building, the Courthouse.
March "a, 1854. 35.tf
N, BAH persons indebted to by accounts are
requested to settle the at early day.
Mar "a p. G.. CALDWELL
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ELG-C3N EgGES
o: the most approved form Cor sale at this Office.
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WM. ALLSTON GOURDIN,
Factor and Commission Merchant.
NO. 70 EAsT-BAY,
CHARLESTON, S. c..
sprepared to make liberal advances Consi gnments
OF Rice, Cotton, Corn, Sugar, Flour, Grain, Hay, IL
GUANO, GUANO, GUANO.
Genuine Peruvian Guano.
WM. ALLsToN GoURDIN Agent,
For the States of South Carolina, North Carolina,
Georgia, Alabama and Tennessee.
Also, Agent for Baltimore x Southern Packet Co.'S
Steamships. Office 10 East Bay.
September %, SO. l0-1y
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MANSION HOTEL,
1E:;aA S AL1sBURY, N. C.. "a

- IL
!.4@2 - 80
THE undersigned having taken charge of this HOTEL,
situated the North Corner of the Court House,
spectfuy informs the travelling public that it will be
her aim keep the fullest extent, the reputation
hich this house has heretofore sustained for its comfo
table accommodations abroad. No pains or 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-
fcent number of well AIMED and attentive servants,-
and the furniture kept in the best order.
THE III TABLE shall constantly be supplied with
the very best the market command.
The Stage Office
For all the principal Stage Lines is kept this Hotel
The great Northern and Southern Mail lines arrive and
depart Daily ;also the Western via Lnconton Ashc
vile, Tri-wcckly.
The Stables
the Hotel large, comfortable, anG atten-
dcd by the very best Ostlers In the country.
Trusting that by strict attention to the wants of the
public only retain the liberal patronage heretofore
bestowed the Hotel, but to merit increase.
ANN BROWN.
Salisbury, Dee. 16, 1853. 24-6m.
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MOORE, HENsZEY & Co,

MOONEy EENSAEY q Co..
SUCCESSORS TO WM. II. HOWELL & Co.,
L21B0rtcrS Gnd Hh0icSaLc Dealers IN
hardware
No. ISL Market street, PHILADELPHIA,
/ EEPS constantly hand large assortment OF
II HARDWARE, CUTLERY. GUNS, &c, which
they will dispose of good terms any house IN
the United States.
Orders by mail, otherwise, put up with care and
forwarded with dispatch.
\ discount of pr cent. allowed for cash in par funds
Jan ~ 1851. 2I-5m
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CAsSssYE s. EsARS5g.zG
sS@TegSS lgS3eSssK &gI5SEeesssteX

rs put up the Largest Sized Bottles and is acknO
edged be the best Sasapaa made, is certified v
the Wonderful Cures has performed the original coPsG
which in the possession of the proprietor. Romtmt
this is the only and original article.
Scroula Syphilis, Mercural Complaints Cancer Gangrct
Rheumatism and variety of other diseases spCeb
and perfectly cured by the of this mt dIcnc
READ THE FOLLOWING CERTIFICATP
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DR. J. B. ANARCHISTS
CELEBRATED CATHOLICoN
For the ,Fsltef and Cure Of Sv6ering E,n',

es other remedies, being more certan less expensive ~
leaving the system in better condition Let all ne,a9
call and obtain pamphlet free) containing ample m
its use together with letters from highly experienced P
cans who have used their practice and speak from
obc atiODS
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H siery.
In this department offer every possible variety of
SILK Gotten and Worsted Hose and halt Hose Silk, Me-
rmo and Cotton Under Garments Kid, Beaver,
Buck Silk, Wooden and Cotton
Gloves &c, &C.
We pay particular attention to this department of our
business and embrace all the leading articles wanted.
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Linens and Linen Goods.

Linens and Linen Goods.
We offer i'll this department full and complete
stock of
CO., s. ., and IO4 Bleached and Brown
Dlmasks, Table Covers all styles,
Diapers, Towels Damask Napkins Damask Doyles,
Dowlas, Crash, Grass Linens,
8, 10, and l2i Lin Shectngs,
Pillow Linens, and 18th Irish Linens,
Marscillcs and Lancaster Quilts,
&c, &c.
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MARKETS

BREADSTUFFs.-Early in the week
breadstuffs commanded higher rates, but
the market had again assumed quiet
tone, speculation for the present having
ceased. On Friday, wheat and -four were
in less demand, and some ex-ship sold at
I'd. on wheat and Cd. on -four less than
Tuesdays rates.
Wright e. Candy quote Baltimore bark
at SIS Sd; it was scarce and held at los Cd.
Cloverseed SIS. Carolina Rice 2lsa25s Cd.
Rosin Is 3da6s cd for common and lbs
for tine. Sugar quiet and unchanged
Spirits ofTurpentine SOS. Coffee steady.
PRovIsIoNs.-Gardiner quotes beef
very firm, with average sales. Pork
steady, and in moderate request. Bacon
unchanged. Stock of lard light. Soap,
to arrive, at SOS. Cheese command ex-
treme rates. Supplementary naval con-
tracts are taken for beef at 25s., and pork
27s. Cd. higher than in September last.
Rice firm at 25s Cd. ~
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BALTIMORE CORRESPONDENTS.
BALTIMORE. Feb. l3-1np

BALTIMORE, Feb. 1910 NJ.
| sincerely hope that the (" loose screu.''
which you speak of in our post Office, may get
right in double quick time. We have Cor our
postmaster one among the best and cleverest
gentlemen in the world. I feel confident his
| desire is to have the entire machinery of his
| intricate and vexatious department in perfect
order. IF, therefore, he can find the loose
screw, the wrench will doubtless be applied to
it. The best regulated families are subject to
| accidents; so with the most cautiously man
aged post Offices. There is, however no de-
partment of the Government machinery which
requires CREATE. accuracy in its construction
and more vigilant attention, than the great
postal structure. One disordered screw or
wheel affects the whole. A trife thus causes
untold disappointments and innumerable vex-
atoms If can find the Scre,U to which YOU
have reference in our post Office, shall have
it carefully boxed up, labelled, and sent by
Adams Co., to Washington, where all neces-
sary repairs may be made Perhaps it will be
necessary to substitute an entirely new screw.
cut, threaded, &c, to suit the hole made va
cant by Withdrawing the old one. Ilearn that
the worthy Colonel has just purchased new
"iSu0u, duu las Ucou OUScTFcu recently aDDIV-
ing ii to various screws, bolts, &c, in his mill
This has been another busy day amongst the
veterans of St. Valentine. All the book and
stationery stores have been thronged with pur-
ehasers. 1t seems, however, that the custom
has gotten out Of vogue considerably with the
more elegant classes, many of whom estimate
1t as vulgar. have nothing to say in its ia
vor. 1t is custom susceptible of abuse, and
opens a license which has often been taken adj
vantage Of by groveling minds to encroach
upon modesty unbecomingly. AS it produces
no good, and has often been turned to evil,
there viii be but few regrets when the useless
custom dies out =
new military company called the q Mount
Vernon Guards" under the command of Cant.
Weighorst, made their first parade to-day in
full uniform. Tie company turned out forty
muskets, and made an admirable, SOLDIER like
appearance Many of the members formerly
belonging to the German Guards
There was some disappointment in not meet
ing with the German Yeagers from your city,
who were expected here to join in the. parade.
They did not come, however.
Another election took place to-day, in Balti-
more county, for the selection of a county seat
Thus far, the few returns show large gain in
favor OF Towsontown, and the probability is, it
has been selected. RopERIcK.
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Later and Interesting from Ms.;oo

NEW ORLEANS, Feb. 1.-THE Delta
publishes letter, received by the steamer
T--~" yostnnfap tn Col. Sloo. the Pres;-
dent of the Tehuantepec Company, dafstd
Minatitlan, January 80, announcing that
the road was formally commenced at that
place at noon on that day, in the presence
of the principal authorities and inhabi-
tarts 1t also says that Messrs. Sykes
& Co. commenced operations at Suchil ON
the 25th ultimo, and the work will be
carried on rapidly-from 500 to LOCO
men being expected to be engaged upon
it next month. haaI-
A door and window tax had been pro.
claimed throughout Mexico.
/, The correspondence of the Count
Raousset de Boulbon had been Intercepted
and published, showing an extensive con.
spiracy for revolutionizing Sonora and
Lower California. Large bodies of armed
men had been seen marching thither from
San francisco.
A Conductor had arrived at Vera Cruz
with two millions OF dollars in silver, the
most of which was taken by the English
mail steamer. s's a'>sl aa- =
The bark Lady Suffolk had sailed for
Yucatan with several hundred troops for
the Indian war. !,
The Indian troubles in Durango have
been brought to q close, the Indians being
defeated and one thousand head of stock
recovered. -,,-.--r- --------.--
A rumor was current that troops had
been ordered to march upon Sonora,
against Captain Walkers party. The
province Of Ell Paso has bsing declared Q
port of entry. 49, -.
p An inereaseI Of the marine force OF
Mexico. is being agitated and win probA-
bly, soon be ordered bss1f,s- - =
The tobacco revenues are 10 be formed
in August. -'"''' .s-at.es
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LYONS KATHATR1N.I

fr ffese'ring, RESTORING. and Bsautity sas the
Hasr, Is the most delightful and wonderful article
sne world ever produced. Its astonishing success is
without precedent in the history Of the Mnte-ia
-Red'ca' Dark and luxuriant curls soft and glossy
nar' with scores Of admirers (mark this lsdies Is
the universal effect of the Kathairon. Bald and
grey heads we're perfectly astonished. "rhe Ka-
tnairon has fully restored my hair after badness
OF L years. A. J. CcurTRlaar, &c Bond ST., n. Y"
Ale hathsiroa is certain cure for Nervous Head
acne and all CutaAeous diseases Sold by all dealers
everywhere Try it. spr,+o '-e tii2 s7i'a4- an
Price 70 cents, in large bottles.
DIS BARNES, Proprietor, 16l Broadway, MY.
feb liza s-- g. - t.,r ..-. s. = 70. s..-.
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BIRTHNIGHT BALL.

NlHE 'WASHINGToN LIGHT INFANTRY, take
L pleasure IN announcing to their friends and
the citizens generally that their annual BALI
will be held CT Carusi's Saloon, ca WEDNESDAY
February I'D and they assure all who may honor
them with their presence the occssion that meth
ing shall be left updonc % the part of the ccnps ny
to make it evening of pleasure and sratifcation
supper and refreshments served up by a compe
tent caterer. .-.- Il - = II
superior CctilIon Band has been engaged foI
the occasion.
Tickets TWO D0LLARs-to be he'd Of J. o. War
Mr., Georgetown; w. B. Butt, corner Pa avenue and
18th stree, ). L. Power corner La. avenue and 1tf
street; J, Shillingtons, corner Pennsylvapia ave
nue. and "a street, and at the door the evening
o. the Bah. ~
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Baltimore Markets.

BALTIMORE. Feb. IA, I2M.-Bnaistuffs
depressed and unsettled Flour-buyers
are offering for, Howard street SS,25, but
as yet Il ere have boon no sales. Wheat
has declined, and is in an unsettled state:
5000 bushels have been offered, but no
sales have yet been made: nominally
white is quoted at 81 .95sS2: red at sl.6S
asl.95. Corn---sales Of $4,000 bushels
of white at % cents; yellow at 80 cents;
other kinds unchanged in price.
BALTIMORE, Feb. IA, /. p. M.-Flour.
sales of 10000 bbls. of Howard street at
IS Is cts, and good City Mills at s. IL
cents. aaF.Fa[ .. ~.
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WANTED

WANTED
Bids for 900 Or 400 Cords Pine w God.
DROfUSALS will be received, by the subscriber,
J. at bis Office, Smithsonian Grounds, for the fur
nishng of from three TO four hundred cords of best
pine Wood, (weli seasoned) To lie delivered on the
groun Is OF the UEited States Military Asylum u.
Bids sent post paid Will be attended to.
GILBERT A. CAMERON,
Contractor Military Asylum.
The wood wanted as per the above advertisement
is the best seasoned Spruce. 3el .-.s-- %
The distance to be carted from the Canal is about
81 miles, most of the way by eth street plank road
100 cords wanted before the LIST of May coming the
b,lance before the LIST of August next.
percentage viii be retained for faithful com.
pli.nce with the contract ~ ~
Bids will be received from farmers in the neigh.
borbood, and will be received up to the 18th of this
month. G. CAMERON.
feb 6-dt15th*
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ARRIVAL OF THE AFRICA.
FOUR Days LITER FROM EURopy


SANDY HOOK. Feb. l3, 10 P. M.-The
steamer Africa, from Liverpool, with dates
to the 18th ultimo, has arrived. but will
not go up to New York tonight.
2 EASTERN AFFAIRS. ...-..
The conduct Of the Gar was still eva
sive. His reply was not expected before
the middle Of February. He has APP
pointed Count 0rloff to meet the Four
Courts, to explain confdentially the terms
On which he will treat.
The Russians were making prepare
tons to attack Kalafat, and several Skin
mishes between the belligerents had oc-
CARED, but nothing of a decisive nature
had taken place.
The allied fleet were on their way to
Varna; the Russian feet was off Azoph.
A doubtful rumor had circulated that
the Russians had taken Kars in Asia
According TO their own bulletins all their
own troops were in winter quarters
Servla was much agitated by the intrigues
of the Russian Consul General. Izzet.
Pasha of Belgrade, had sworn to arrest
him unless he minds his own business.
1t was rumored, but doubted, that
Panin Lad succeeded Count Nesselrode.
Austria had hastily ordered 10000
men into Hungary.
The Genoese intends to give Captain
Ingraham a public reception.
The Russian Japan squadron had arrived
at Hong Kong. .....
There was no news of interest from
England or France. British ships were
blockading the port of Bushire, in the
Persian Gulf. DoSt Mehamed was at
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New York Markets.

New YoRk, Feb. l4.-The arrival of
the steamer has caused fall in the price
of all breadstutfs. Flour is. unsettled.
Sales of 5000 bbls. State brands at
1884 $3.50; Southern at S9.l2i q
S9.1Ss. Wheat declined 3 Cts. Corn
Sales of 10000 bushels mixed at 90 q
Sl.02 cts. per bushel: yellow at Sl.04
Sl.05 cts. Cotton declined one-eighth-
Stocks firmer.
Additional news by the Africa are in
definite and unimportant.
The steamer Petrol has been burnt in
the Clyde. .......
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GRAND BALL ia
+s1Ht 10 j OF ru 10 C f..r.H
isl AND SOCIAL CIll

f1,HE members Of tie Club take pleasure in an
i nsuncing TO their friends and the public gene
rally that their FIRST grand BALL win take place g.
bland Hall. on the 18th of February, 1854 - :
Every effort will be made by the Club to make
this ball one Of the most pleasant and agreeable Of
the season. Their patrons can rest assured that nc
pains or expense will be spared In contributing tc
their enjoyment.
The best Ootillon Music has been engaged for ths
occasion :. s.ir.-...- 4
Tickets ONE D0LTAR--to be had o(.the mana
gers and at the door on the evening of the ball.
MANAGERS.
II Dudley,jr, ] W Pegg,
ID Driscol, wv saurElau,
Tsa Wal!ing, &C Farmhouse,
ID OBrien, e ii Demar,
X Evans, F Fuss,
B Cory, W Bailey, a ,..+
J Indermauer, Belt D''-i so
feb S-6t*