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noRsHe srrAMEn--Captain Pummer of the schooner
Virginia Grifiths arrived last evening from Baltimore re-
ports that on Monday night last off Cape atteras saw
steamer on hre, supposed to be laden with cotton
From the description of the vessel we think thore
strong probability that il the iron steamer d. l..
Adams which put into this port on her voyage from Sa-
vannah TO New York and left Thursday the 9th inst
laden with naval stores Charleston Mercury l4A
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of land, thirty millions OF less than the amount
claimed by railroads at this session of Congress
Now Mr. Chairman, think this is not over modest ON
the part of these States How long would we have 10
travel at this rate to all the public land we have
But il Is said by this Committee Public Lands that they
do not propose to give land to all these companies and
that therefore the amount will he nothing like ms large as
that shown by my figures did suppose they did
intend TO give anything like the asked but mere
ly wanted to show the amount claimed by the various
companies and have no doubt but each of them
tell plausible story in favor of his claim as the
one now under consideration. In fact knew man
IN my life TO come into court with bad case taking his
version of 1t and far as have been able to hear the
stories of these railroad agents. land there are hosts of
them here) each and every has peculiar case cone
OF vast interest to the growing West and if can be
ieve them zone above all others that ought be consd
cred and granted by Congress without delay But sup
pose the Committee on Public Lands do recommend
the giving OF land TO all these roads, does that settle the
question: BY for these borers will be here
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captain: a.s,
"ln his last voyage home the captain had on board
young lady of remarkable personal aractonsa phrase
use as being one entirely new, and you meet
with IN the newspapers This young lady beloved
tensey by hve young gentlemen passengers and in
she was in love with them all very adcny, but without
any particular preference for either.
Not knowing how to make up her determination in
this dilemma she consulted my friend the captain The
captain being OF original turn of mind says the
young lady, Jump overheard, and marry the who
jumps after you. The young lady, struck with the idea
and being fond of bathing especially in weather.
it then was took the advice of the captain who had boat
ready and manned, in case of accident
Accordingly, next morning, the five lovers being on
deck and looking very devoedy at the young lady she
plunged into the head foremost -Four of the lovers
Immediately jumped in after her When the Young lady
and her four lovers got ont again. she says the captain
what am to do now they wet Says the captain
take the dry one And the young lady did and married
him.
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.
The House met at IL o'clock, a.
Prayer by the chaplain of the Senate
The journal of yesterday was read and approved.
AaH EXTENSION or NEW MEXICO.
Mr. PHILLIPS asked leave to introduce bin providing
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Mr. ADAMS endeavored to have the bill for the relief
the widow of James c. Batcheder who was killed Will
assisting the United States marshal for the district of Mas
sachusetts in the execution OF law of Congress taken
for consideration; but objection made and the b
was not considered
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SPECIAL NOTICES

WORMS! WoRMs!-A great many learned reatrses have
been written, explaining the origin Of and classifying 'e
generated in the human system Scarcely any TOPIC
of medical science has elected acute observation ard
profound reseach and We. physicians very much divided
opinion the subject Il must be admitttd however, a
after all mode of expeing these worms and purifying the
body from their presence is OF value than the wses'
disqust!ons The origin. The expelEng agent has at
length ond-Dr NJ Lanes Nertuge the much sous nj
after specific, and has already superseded all other worm
medicines efficacy being universally acknowledge by
medical practitioners.
OF Purchasers will please be careful ask for d. NC
Lanes Celebrated Nenliuse, and take none else All o,heI
Vernifuges in comparison, worthless. Dr. Mcl'ant
genuine Vlrmuge also his CeleatCd Liver Pill now be
had al all respectable Drug Stores the Unlitd Slacs and
Caldwell, Charlotte.
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New Firm
AND
FRESH ARRIVAL.

TIMS. ALLISON & co. take pleasure in announc-
+. irg TO retail dealers and the public generally that
they are now receiving and selling at unprecedented
prices by the largest and best assorted STOCK q"
Groceries brought to this part oil the stare;
Ii would be the intetest of those who buy 10 sell
asain to examine their stock before going fuTther as
they buy and sell tor cash their prices SHALL be
SATISFACTORY.
Their stock consists in part as follows
800 bbls. N. O. Molasses, fine.
SO hhds. fine Cuba Molasses,
200 bbls. fine n. 0. Sugar,
100 hhds. {"
1000 sacks of Salt,
Is tierces new Rice,
500 sacks Rio Coffee, fine,
SO sacks old G. Java,
80 bales Gunny Bagging,
Mining utensils and a general assort-
ment Of heavy Hardware.
Choice variety Of Teas,
Fine Cigars, and the finest Tobacco
ever sold in Charlotte.
Choice variety Of all articles kept
for family use.
500 kegs Northern Nails,
10000 lbs. White Lead,
1000 lbs. Roping,
100 boxes Adamantinc, Sperm and tai
low Candles.
10 casks best London Porter.
so choice English Dairy Cheese.
ry All kinds of Produce bought at the highest
CASH prices, or taken in exchange for Groceries
at Cash Prices.
ELMS, ALLISON & CO.,
AT Jno. Wes's old stand.
Charlotte, March 81 36,u
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This preparation is getting INTO rse all over our Country -
The numerous letters receive from various agents in
forming effected in their immediate EMBELLISHMENTS
warrant saying of the bes, not tile very hest
Cough Medicine now before the public almost invariably
eieVes and NOT unfreqEenty The very worst cases-
When all other Cough prepa atos have failed this has re-
cved the patient, Druggists dealers in Medicines erd
what has been his experience of the effects this medicine
1t he has been selling for any length of he will tell YOU
II IS TIE BEST MEDICINE EXTANT.
Below give few from letters we have received
lately regarding the virtues Of this Medicine
Dr. s. s. Os ~ of Knoxville, Ca says-I have been ustno
your verwoT and ar extensively in practice for
years past and, II rs with pleasure my belief in IFS sure
norlty over all other articles with which am acquainted Tor
WHICH 1t Is IecommeIdCd."
N. L. say The Lyerwort and Tar is becoming daily
more popular IN this Country, and think Justly so All
is reconnneIded.' ~ "
Our Agent il Pickens District, s. C. Mr. S. II. McFal.
family, and recommends his neighbors" lie oiyes an
instance OF Negro woman in his vicinity who Lad been sui.
erng with disease OF the Lungs for years attended with Sc
we're cough, who was relieved by the Lrewo ard Tar
Such are the good reports hear Of this Medicine from oil
parts OF the South For report Of The surprising cures II hps
performed in the Western ard Northern and Eastern States
we would invite the suffering patient the pampt
which accompanies each bottle To ALL say have hope
TRY TIE MEDICINE.
be warned in season And neglect that cough which
and lungs, and inviting on HAT dread disease Cor srnpe
when SO soothing and Healing remedy can be Obtained os
Beware OF Couterfeiis ard Base limitations te
me articles IS signed AEdIew Rogers the engraved wra
per around each bottle. ~i'
i,rce, ~ per bottle, six bottles for g.
" Sod wholesale a: retail by SCOVIL & MEAD III
Chartres 81 between CONT and ST Louis, New Orleans Sold
Eilcatons for Agences must be address
" Sold also by Fisher Heinsh. Pfichard & Caldwell
N Mnnro 4 4 Hend rsg Iincolpton Winchester s
Dallas Murphy & Black, Concord &C. ~
May T. 1851 42-Gm
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A. BETHU NE,

"a WOULD respectfully inform his friends and
IA patrons that he has taken the two doors
Rf east of Sadlers Hotel above the store Of S. N.
Hendrix where he intends carrying the Tailoring
business in all its various branches. His work and
styles shall not be inferior to any in this section Of coun
try.
All persons having work done must pay cash that
is the article that Journeymen require for their work
Gentlemen distance ordering clothing of any kind
will be furnished of the very latest Spring goods and
styles cheap be furnished in the state and at
short notice for cash. A. BET HUME.
april IA, 3SLf
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Mrs. shaw

6 \ BEGS leave respectfully to announce to the
~fS Ladies of Charlotte and the public that she mas
Just returned from the Northern Cities and is now OPEN
ing a fashionable and choice selection of
Caps, Artifcials, Head-Dresses,
together with variety of French MILLINERY, &c.
Having secured the services of an experienced Dress
maker and Mlliner from Philadelphia, she feels conf
dent that she give general satisfaction in both
branches of the business. No pains will be spared to
please. Orders from distance thankfully received
and carefully packed and forwarded.
april IA, 1854 3S-tf
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H0use and Lot for Sale.

IA THE Subscriber will offer for sale to the highest
1s::M bidder, on Tuesday of the next July County
1AA& Court for Mecklenburg County, in the town of
Charlotte the House Lot Tryon Street few
doors below the American Hotel, adjoining the Lots of
Robert Sterling and Robert Shaw, aud formerly known
the Zenas Ger property Terms of sale made known
the day thereof.
JUNlUS A. FOX.
Nav 5, 81. 4l-u
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Corn Starch.

THIS ncnmParably pure and beautiful article is ex-
i ceodingly healthy, delicious. and economical, and
when desired may be used substitute for md in the
same manner as Arrowroot. The universal estimation
in which it is held, and the increasing deman nd for It
has induced others food the country with an interior
article OF tae same name Corn Starch retired, and
prepared expressly for iood be had only at the
Drng and Chemical Store of
FISHER & HEINITSH
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COMMON SCHOOLS.
OFFICE OF THE LITERARY BOARD, !
Raleigh, April 20, 1854.

The President and Directors Of the Literary
Fund have resolved 10 distribute among the sever
al counties OF the State Of North Carolina the
mentioned in the following table, to-wIt: Ninety
thousand four hUndrcd and tlcenty.fUe dollars
fund for the current year. for the support Of Com
mon Schools in the State; The TO be paid at
the Treasury Department, upon the application OF
the persons properly authorised 70 receive the
same. 1t is expected the amount will be
distributed in the Fall of the present year.
The counties Of Jackson, Madison, and Yadkin
will receive their portions OF the amount dsirlbu-
ted from the counties from which they were res
pectively formed.
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Resolutions adopted by the Wing State Convention
! held in Raleigh, on the 22d February, 1851.
[. 8eSoIccd, That we cherish n cordial and
immovable attachment to the Constitution and
Union OF the States and it is our determination TO
resist every attempt to ALLEVIATE portion OF our
country from the rest and to enleeble the sacred
ties which link together lis various parts.
,. ReSOired, That we dSappruve the legiSla.
ton Of Congress by which the Public Lands-.rhc
common properly of all the States-are so often
appropriated for the soe and exclusive benefit OF
the new States, and we Insist tina; the State Of
North Carolina should receive her equal and Just
share OF the same. for purposes of Education and
internal improvement within the State.
8. R"S0Ircd, That we rC-aflirm the Resolution
W ol The last Wing Convention on the Compromise
measures of 1850, which declares them a final
Settlement in principle and in substance. of the
dangerous and exciting subjects to which they re-
iHtF, and that we are IN lavor of the doctrine of
non Intervention by Congress on the subject Of
slavery within the territories Of The United States
pow held or hereafter Ia he acquired.
4. HCSo'rc,i. That we most decidedly condemn
The acton of the President and his Cabinet in their
conduct as alike calculated to detract from the
EplSnty OF their station and subversIve of the
Dearest rights Of Tree people.
D. ReS0ired, That the conduct of the present
administration in the appointment. of Free Soil
Frs 10 oihce IS an unlusiihabe insult 10 the
'eouthern portion OF The Union, and in violation of
me pledges upon which the party went into power
Nh o. RcSO'red, That We are Of opinion that the
people of North Carolina desire change in The
CONSTITUTION of the State, and that This can be
fanost wisely and safely done by Convention Of
delegates, eleced by The People; Therefore We
Recommend 10 the Legislature 10 call such Con-
MENTION, and in submitting the election of Dele
gates to the people, so to provide as to preserve
lhe present basis Of representation in the Leg.
iSlarurp.
I. HcSoicCd, That are in favor OF increas-
Png The efficiency Of our present Common Soho ols
70 that the blessings Of liberal education may
be freely difuSed throughout the State.
Il g. RcS0tred That we are in favor Of a liberal
syS'cm OF Internal Improvement on the part of
>or'h Carolina, and especially recommend the
extension OF the North Carolina Road, East and
Z" es, 10 the favorable consideration Of the mkt
l"gislaiurc
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NOTICE.

LII persons indebted the subscriber for old claims
a who prefer settling by law, have opportuni
ty of doing after the 18th of May intend to leave
North Carolina and expect to leave in storm OF de-
nunciatons and handsome epithets for demanding my
Just dues which have long been withheld from me- but
shall have the luxurious qualification of knowing that
it Z" whistled ITSELF"
April 81, 1854. 4l-3t S. B. WATSON.
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Gentlemen, Come and See US.

A ND we can fit you out, from the crown of your
n head to the sole of Your foot" We put the
pretes Boots and Caters your feet the finest Kid
Gloves on hands, furnish you with the prettiest
Shirts, the finest Cloths and Cassimeres and best
Linen and Marsaes of any in this whole country
SPRATI', DANIEL & co.
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FIVE DOLLARS REWARD.

T OST in Charlotte, yesterday, Black PORT-MoN-
lINAlE containing three $40 notes OF the State
Bank of So Ca, one So Bank of Charlotte, $50
in small bills denomination and Banks not recoected,
and various papers of value to any one but the
The above reward will be paid by leaving the
Porte Monnale ana contents at Bryan X Thompson's
Saloon. May 5, 1854. 41-tf
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PARKS L. HUTCHINSON
NEW BOOKS! NEW BOOKS

NEW BOOKS! NEW BOOKS!
Exploration of the valley Amazon, by IIerndon.
new and complete Gazetteer of the United States,
by Baldwin & Thomas.
Rural Essays, by A. J. Downing.
splendid edition of the Waverly Novels.
Romance of the Revolution being history of the
trsonal adventures heroic exploits and romantic Incl
DENIS enacted in the War OF Inde pcndencc by o. b.
Bruce.
Thrilling Adventures by Land and Sea; by j. o.
Brayman.
Daring Deeds of American Heroes, with Bog phal
Sketches; by J. O. Brayman.
The Flush Times of Alabama and Mississppi; by
Baldwin.
Hot Corn and Paper Bullets, from Loves Pocket
Pistols.
The Old Brewery and The New Mission House.
The Lamplighter.
Louis Elton Ly Mrs. NJ Herndon.
Aliens Domestic Animals, History and Description
of the Horse, Mule, Cattle Sheep, Swine Poultry, &C.,
by II, l.. Allen.
The Successful Merchant, Sketches of the Life OF
Mr.. Samuel Bridget; by WIN. Arthur.
The Hearth Stone, upon Homclile in our cities by
Samuel Osgood.
The Miners Guide by ]. w. Orion.
Also, large and splendid assortment OF Stationery
&c. &c.
Fly, fly with lightnng's speed,
Be quick say, and learn to read"
ENNISS s. ORDER,
Charlotte april 81 Booksellers and Statoners.
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SALE.

WILL sell at the Court House in Charlotte on Tues
/ day of the Superior Court in Nay, of the most
desirable Country Residences in North Caro-
East of Charlotte on the Potter's Road adjoining the
lands of DAVID Parks and others Persons DESTROYS of
seeing the land will please call on Thos F. Alexander
at HdrrISburg, or g. A. Houstoa, Ciaremont.
a. J. ALEXANDER.
April Z, 1854. 37.tf
u Charlotte Wing and Columbia Banner copy.
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o. See the advertisement in another column OF Sabers
"Good Medcines;" they are not recommended as Cure
Ais but efficient remedies tor the diseases named, hav-
ing received the highest encoums from Physicians
CARES and orekeepers who have used e sold hein and
in multitude of heard of their good effects Give them
n trial snd tell youl friends of the result.
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GRAND EXHIBITION.

TUE largest and most varied stock of Clothes, Cas l.
meres and Vestings. Linnen Drill, Plain and Fancy.
Also, general stock Gcntlemen's wearing apparel
which offer at New York cost. Any person wanting
bargains will do well to call Immediately are de-
ternined TO sell out robson & REA.
april IA, 3S-3t
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J. & T.. LONERGAN

TT AVE removed into their new and beautiful Store
doors south of Sadler's Hotel, fitted it up in the
most recherche style and supplied 1t with Liquors.
Wines, Cigars, &c. of the favorite brands Chew
ing and Smoking Tobacco, and all articles of luxury
and comfort kept in the first class city Restaurants.
They VIII be pleased to their patrons at all
hours.
N. B.-Havng formed co-partnership with James
Lonergan all persons indebted are requested to
settle their outstanding accounts without DELAY.
L. LONERGAN.
March 10, 1854. SO n
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BOOTS AND SHOES

For the NGlIllon-
LIVERY one DESTROYS of getting The vaine OF his
money and al this season oil the year Boots and
Shoes are primary consideration, 1t IS desirable i"
know where the cheapest and best may be procured
The place to procure the cheapest ana lest is at
Jehnston's Cheap Boot and Shoe Store,
where he has jus, received the iages stock OF Boots
Shoes is Caps and Straw Goods ever opened IN TINS
market which will be sold cheap cash, aud no nIts-
take. Call and <ce-at the sign of the
april 81. 39-2m DIu Dooi'
Wing copy.
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Mattresses Mattresses

II ENNERLY & QUINN, take pleasure in announc-
II ing the public that they manufacturing Mat
Building occupied by Bryan & Thompson, where they
invite all who may desire springy and well made Mat
call and examine for themselves Orders from
a distance solicited, and promptly attended TO.
10 The highest price paid in Cash for good dry
shucks. X. & Q.
April IA, 1854. 3S-tf
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NOTICE.,

THE impression is abroad, that the undersigned is
winding up his business for the purpose of discon-
tinuing his trade He takes this method of stating
distinctly that such is his Intention He expects
in short time TO and carry OH the business
on his responsibility, and hopes to merit contn-
of the patronage of his old friends and customers
by giving them good fits in fashionable styles, and on
short notice. D. l.. REA.
April %, 1854. 40 5w
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LOWING CERTIFICATE.
TALL possA.Co. Ala. Ian. , 1872


TALL PossA Co., Ala, Jan. p 1852.
DEAR SIR Il serd you this certify you that your
Extract OF elbow Dock ard Sarsaparia has performed
of the wonder that has been Feet
ID on
have been afflicted for forty years with eruptios my
legs and feet; in 1918 they got bad that had go
.tches 1919 Lad Ice umputattd above ihc
knee. In about nie months alter my OIL or i blCke
large eating ard running from my knee my foot,
and discharged gaea deal OF offensive My groin
also broke in large bes which dschar god mt ct-
sive matter ard at the time my lett ad lCkc Cu IN
large running sores nearly to my Glib W.
The misery that have suffered for the last years
cannot describe you. was in such agony that never
rested day night.
In October last my son brought me of yonr bottle
wrappers Il read ard found record OF some wonderful
performed by your Extract OF elbow Dock and Sarsa aa
ard got two bottles of it, and commence, d taking it,
In two weeks 10 my great asonshmen sores all ecame
two years. When had six bottles my had nearly
all healed have used in all eight bottles of yOnr FIX
OF Yellow Dock and Saaparila, ard consider
entreat all The afflicted try this medicine for believe
it will any known disease in the word-Iay aside all
prejudice and Just Try IT, aid proclaim IT'S great w 10 SUIT
fering mankind ard enuea them 10 take II, for it will
them.
My is well known in large portion Of South Caoli-
na Georgia and Alabama and if any should doubt The nIys
invite them to call and will show them the
scars can he found in Taliopoosa Co.. Alabama mile
from Stoe's Ferry. RENAJATI HUGIES.
females OF delicate health resulting from r:cgulaiiy
strua discharges ard other PECULIAR 10 then
The proprietor has in his possession great hunter Of
ica'es OF cures, peormo OF the above description We
the afflicted that bottle of Dr. Gyfott's TX.
tract OF Yellow Dock and SarsaInla will once regulule
those difficulties ard the ma energies
%" Put mp in quart bottlcs-Price 81 rer bottle
Sold Wholesale ard Retail by StOVIL q MEAD i'll
Chares street, New Otrars Gec al Agents for South.
ern STATES, TO whom all orders mrst he Addressed
Or Sold also by Fisher d. Ieintsh, PTicIald Caldwell
Charlotte c. G. Henderson, Limcolnton; Winchester d Sri
Dallas Murphy & Black Concord, N. &.
May II, 1851. 42-GIn
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DIR. LIB. ANARCHISTS
CELEBRATED CATHOLICON,

1t stands pre-cminent for IFS
curative powers in oil the DIS
eases tor which il is recon-
mended, usually called
FEMALE COMPLAi NTS.
OF these are PRoLAPSUs UTE-
ri, or Failing OF The Womb !;
F'LUoR ALBus, or Whites ;
CHRONIC INFLAMMATION AND
ULcERArioN az THE WOMB;
INCIDENTAL HEMoR RIlAGE, or
Flooding; PAINFUL, SuPfREs-
SID, AND IRREGULAR MEN
SITUATION, &C., with all their
accompanying evils, Cancer
exceptcd,) no matter how Sc
we're or how long standing.
The Catholicon far surpass:
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For Sale
GrsA THE Subscriber will offer privately, until
Essm Tuesday of our Superior Court and then, (if
---AEzA not sold) at public sale, very handsome
Private Fesidenc e.
The House is elegant, and out-buildngs good and we'll
adapted to the convenience of large family-a hand
location and convenient the business part of
town. 1t was formerly occupied by Mr.. n B. Taylor
and is situated Churchst, second square from the
Court House Terms made to suit the purchaser.
c. OVERMAN.
April Is 1851. 39-4w