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q oARD.
May IL, 1855.

BETHUNE would take this method Of returning
~. his sincere Acknowledgements 70 the citz,n ms
Charlotte and surrounding country for the very liberal
patronage ne has received in the tailoring business sine
his return to Charlotte, especially TO those who have
been liberal pay the caAh when their work
finished Those who do not expect pay cash need
bring their work 90 him, he il prepared to WORK
credit. JOurneymen must have money and will II.
work without it. .s-
Nav IL, 1855 42.ov
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n Entzmingers Level p. o. the Charlotte and South
Eaolina Railroad, Locotion fine. Fifteen miles from
columbia As good twenty -four horse power engine
any in the country, 6ytwO inch Circular Saw which
Performs well S the best. Cut off. and Edging
eaws, Planning and Grst Mills. ALI in fine order,
And will yield 80 per cent annually the capital all
he buildings comfortable good md convenient. He is
Pow putting in turnout which will facilitate the
pOrtation of lumber.
Terms will be made easy and accommodating on un-
Doubted paper.
w. b. ELKIN.
June lst, 1885. 45.4t
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Odd Fellows Female Institute,
HOWARD LODGE, No. IS, I. O. O. F.,
Located at Shelby, N. G.

IHE Trustees of Howard Lodge, No. IS, l. o. o. F.,
| will open Female School in the town of Shelby.
the 1st Monday in June next to be under the super
vision and direction of the Trustees.
The most experienced and efficient Teachers have
been employed, the design is to render it of the
best in the up country.
They have in course of construction large and
commodous building, which will be completed this year.
Tn of instruction usually taught in similar in
stiutions.
RATES OF TUITION:
photography, RI aiding, and Writing, per Session
of , moRths $b.OO
Geography, Grammar, Composition, &c. 1000
higher B anches, embracing Ancient Languages,
Algebra, Geometry, Botany, Natural and Men
tai Philosophy, &c, 1900
-.E EXTRA STUDIES:
Music Piano, Harp Guitar, per session, $4,000
Use of Instrument 400
Embroidery Drawing Painting &c. 1000
French 5000
Board Lc haG in the best families reasonable
terms.
A. w. BURTON,
THOS. WILLIAMS, Trustees.
D. FRONEBERGER,\
Shelby, N c., Nay Ii. 1855. 43tf
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Right Side Up.
Ma1l Robberv.

ON Saturday the 10th March last, Mr.. Davis Jeveer,
" in Wadesboro', N. c., mailed letter TO the UNDER
signed containing SMALL GoLD WATcH CHAM, lsaid
chain formerly had piece like ish head at the end
the hook which has been broke off, and Is in
my possess'onO which has never come TO hand, and.
there TO believe that stolen from the mail
by the Carrier, Mr.. Jordan, il about the
time that he acknowledged having taken money from
the mail Any information about the chain will be
thankfully received. and reward Of Two DOLLARS be
given for evidence sufficient 10 convict the guilty person.
j, l.. MeCREGOR,
Jenkins Store, N. G.
May ii, 1855. 42.3t
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UABLE
GRAIN AND COTTON LAND
FOR SALE.

THE Subscriber, having concluded to remove West
offers for sale the following valuable tracts Of
land, viz:
The Home Tract, which | now reside containing
$50 acres or less. On this tract is Il comfort
able and commodous dwelling house, gin house and
screw barn. stables and all other necessary out build
ings, fine apple and peach orchard, together with
spring and well Of excellent water This tract contains
about 100 in cultivation, well adapted to the
growth of grain cotton, high state of cultivation
with the fencing and out buildings all in thorough
pair.
The Wiley Tract, adjoining Mrs Weeks, Mrs Bar
net and Mclaughlin, lying on McAlpins Greek, con-
tanning 20 acres. On this tract there is very
fertile and productive bottom land.
The Bowden place, adjoining S. A Davis and Lee
Manson, containing $50 acres, lying on McMichaeIs
Creek. This place also contains some valuable bottom
and meadow land.
The Matthews and Potts places containing 20
adjoining Mrs. Wilson, Barnet and Dolby. great Pore
ton of this tract is woodland and No. cotton land. 1t
also some bottom and upland Of excellent quality
in cultivation. This place has some improvements and
for a small farm would be very desirable.
To any person DESTROYS Of purchasing the above lands
offer rare they are, IN the
midst of a community peTvaded by decidedly moral
and religious influence, within two miles OF Morrows
Turn Out the Charlotte and South arolina iiroad
and ten miles south of Charlotte These advantages,
added to its reputation health and the charactt rstc
fertility the soil in this region, make 1t most desira
bic situation.
The whole may sold together divided TO suit the
purchaser. NY son. living with me will take pleasure
in showing the land to any person DESTROYS OF PuTchas
ing. Terms liberal.
D. NJ. McCULLOCH.
Nav IA 1858 43tf
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LOOK HERE y!

WI the undersigned, have purchas 4 The large and
w extensive Stock OF Groceries belonging To- tuu
firm of Films & Spratt, at which place W, Will b. ;o3u
at all times, ready and willing wait an u those ~ no
may favor with their patronage b. keeping on
hand full supply of
Family Groceries,
we will be prepared fill all orders punctuty that
may be intrustcd Our motto quick sales
and small profits" for cash barter.
The highest cash prices will be paid for produce.
ELMS & OATES.
may 81, 1855. 45tf
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IMPROVED WAY OF MAKING BREAD.-The
Paris correspondent of the Commercial Advertiser
speaks of plan invented by baker of that city
y reduce the cost OF bread. Hepu in one quart
p rice 10 five Of wheat -four, and the economy ef
lected reaches the very considerable figure Of one
Pnu in the two pound loaf. The Government has
pad the bread examined by competent persons, and
has authorized the sale OF it at less rate than fix
I'D by the police. The demand is such that the
baker cannot supply it. Neither the nutrlment
pOr the taste OF the bread would appear to be af.
fecied by the presence Of the new ingredient.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-06-01

The Hermitage property, (Jackson's resldence,)
IS advertised for sale
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To the Public.
THE subscriber has bought the entire interest of Jona
than A McEiwee, in the land and Mills thereon
known as Fosters NE Ills, 81 miles from Charlotte
The undersigned having been reg uary educated, both
theoretically and practically, in the milling business,
and having been engaged in this business thirty
years, he feels condt ut in giving entire satisfaction
all who may pa.ronze him.
He will in a few weeks max every addition
ry in the way of machinery. in the latest and aP
proved plan Give me a trial, is all ask.
s. DAVID LINDSAY.
may 25, 1855 44-Im
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GENERAL PURCHASING
AND
COMMISSION AGENCY.

J.A.Renno &c 60.
IIAVE opened an office for the transaction OF the
/ | above business in its various branches. They
will give their personal attention to the collection of
accounts, rents, &c.
Merchants and others having notes accounts to
collect in this the adjoining counties will have them
promptly attended to by placing them in hands.
They will buy goods for Merchants directly from
Wholesale Dealers, either for Cash time-an for
others, all kinds of Merchandise to"be found in this
market the best possible terms.
Office Tryon Street four doors south of the Amer
lean Hotel. J. A. RENNO,
w. G. COLVIN,
G. ii. SPENCER.
May II, 1855. 42-3m
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Extra Chance,

OBVIOUSLY affective events have determined III
subscriber close up his present business As sucl
offers opportunity for profitable investment
IN his we'll known
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Mt A CuNTRADICTIoN.-An negro in Jamaica
BIS on his way to chapel one Sabbath morning,
hen he was met by gay young oVeEseer.-
Wh"re you going. SAINT said he. TO
fhap" massa.' w hat book is that you've go' 2
DE Bible, inassa.' % now, Sam, | wonder a
fnan OF common sense, you are, would read
(he Bible it's all lies No, maSss, deere no lie
~ all Bible il Gods Book Bur it's full Of
e"nrradrrtirns' No, massa, the contradiction
10 III Your parvarse mind IN prove 1t look.
4ur nsIancr, at Exodus 81 " here Goo SAYS, NJ
lnnn stall me, and live : and yet in the same
chapter is said thai He spake Moses Incr l."
ace a man speakeIh unto his friend Now is
bot that a contradiction? 2 No, massa, dere no
fonuadicrion.' Pulling his pocket handkerchief
rom his pocket, and holding ii before his face, he
faid, now, msssa, me speak wild you face 10 face,
put you no my face ; de great God when
," speak with Moses, he veil hum face all round
\ ID de bright cloud
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The NECESSITY OF AN HEREAFrER.-A GER
pin preacher of Univrrsalsm had been preaching
p country schnol house for several successive
Sabbaths, TO convince the people that there was no
Pill. Al length it was announced that at his nat
neelrng collection would be taken for his benefit.
The day arrived, and the COLI cIion was taken
bP in hat. When the deacon had passed
through the congregation, and given all an opPor-
lunlty to contribute, he returned to the desk aud
eravrIy empried the contents of the hat upon the
resk before The preacher. And such n collection
few coppers, with old buttons, pieces Of lin,
broken iewsharPs, horse nails, and almost every
forIhless thing that man could carry TO
Church in his pocket! The preacher was thunder
etruck; but recovering his selLPossession in
moment, and gazing upon the collection before
pm, exclaimed, Well, am not so certain wheth-
Pr there is a hell or not, but | am certain there
P"sh To be one for such fellows as you are ) and
taking his ha: left the house.
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~~~~
A MARSHAL OF THE UNITED STArEs.-Among
he Americans who attended The late ball given a;
he Hotel de Vile, Paris, was Jack Spicer, Of Ken.
IuckY Jack rushed the dress somewhat strong
cd sported epauetts his shout ders large enough
NJ start Jour Major Generals in business. Jack
Ras the observed of all observers, and got mix ed
D with party that his friends co ud not account
BE-. Wherever the marshaIs OF France went,
here went Jack; and wheE The ma rshals sat down.
ack did the same always taking the post of hon.
r. The day alter the ball Jack called on his old
scquaIntance, Mr.. Mason.-our Minister TO France,
BIZ manner:
i hear, Jack, you were at the ball last night 2
was, sir, and hld a high old Time
For which you indebted, suppose TO
b. high old company you got mixed up with =
b. the way, how clme you associated with the
alarshais!
How! by virtue OF my nfficr-they were Mar
bhais of France, while am nothing else than mar.
hal Of the Republic. | showed my commission
laj took post accordingly
By right Of your office; what do you mean 2
Read that and SEE
Here Jack presented Mr. Mason with Whitley.
brown paper, iIh seal big enough for pound
weight.
What in the Hame of Heaven is this =
Nv commission of Marshal Il received it
in 1850, " hen assisted in taking the census in
Frankfort
You don't mean to say that you travel on
lhi> ?
Il don't mean any thing else. That makes me-
marshal of the Republic, and intend 10 have
IN" Office duly hunored.'
Mr.. Mason allowed that J1ck doing large
husiE"ss on very small capital. We should
BOT wonder if The reader did the same. census
eaar>h" OF Frankfort mixing in with the marshaIs
, france is certainly rushing matters in man.
pr Ih-t requires as much brass as epaulettes. s.
'"k, we are happy to say, is equal to requir-
ksrntN.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1855-06-02

LEeAL.-The other day, lady, the owner of a
grocery in Nachez was on trial charged with SELL
ing whisky to slave without the written permit Of
his owner. The spy, who had been sent to smell
out such offences stood the door, and testified
that he saw the negro take gallon jug from his
wagon, without a cork, and empty because he
turned it bottom upwards; carry it into the store,
give it to the lady who carried it into back room,
staid short time, brought it out and gave it to the
negro, also giving him some money at the same
time, although the said witness had not seen the
negro give the lady any money. The jug was full
and the liquid was whisky, because the witness
took the jug from the negro and drank of it. The
learned District Attorney, Merwin, contended that
il was plain that the MONEY banded the negro was
change for the money pA by the negro; but the
adroit counsel for the lac Judge Thacher gravely
appealed to the Court, III the circumstances of the
case did not bear him ous the very probable sup
position that the benevolent lady finding herself, by
some foul means, in possession of some villainous
red eye, "gave tie negro the money to pay him
for removing It from Ter premises r.
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lie Meme Vieux Coon.

"Ce meme vieuy coon - nest pas quite mort,
Hn'est que settlement mapping,
Je pense, myself, unless il tort,
Cette chose est yet to h6Tping.
En- dix HUT Gfty-six je sails,
Nous ii hear dies curious noises.
He'll whet ses dents against some C2ay,
Et scare DIES Loco Joys-eh.
You know que quanL il est awake,
Et quand il scratch SEES ciaace-es,
Lest Locos dams leurs s0uliers shake,
Et sheepish hang leur .jaar-es.
&C. meme vienx coon je ne sails ras why,
LIE mischiefs come across him,
II fait believes he's going to die,
Quand settlement playing poos'um.
Mails, wait till nous lie want encore,
No,s'll stir him with une pole,
He'll bite as mauvais as before
Nous pulled him de son hole. Buffalo Dem.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1855-06-02

EXTRAORDINARY WELL.-In an interesting
letter to the New York Courier and Enquirer,
Mr.. E. Merriam, the New York meteorological,
states that there is in Lockport, New York, an
artesian well four hundred feet in depth, from
the bottom Of which rises a vein Of salt water,
holding in combination large per centage Of
diliquescing chlorides, which, mingling with
waters of other veins, produce instantaneous
crystalizations Of beautiful seleute, in fattened
eight-sided prisms of about an inch in length.
an eighth Of an inch in width, and sixteenth
of an inch thickness. The lamin@ Of these are
so perfect that a single crystal may be divided
BY means of heat, into two dozen distinct
sheets. This well is peculiar in more respects
than one. II is accustomed to spout salt water
for but few moments at time, and then
subsiding remains quiet for the space Of an
hour, at the conclusion Of which it again begins
to puff and roar, and shoots forth its saline Jets
When the workmen were sinking this WE'LL the
auger, upon attaining depth Of two hundred
and thirty five feet, fell suddenly about fourteen
feet, and reached the bottom Of subterranean
river, flowing with 20 strong current % TO
produce = psrceptible motion ID u rpper psrs
" tn sten " - anfsI. I'm - i 3s
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1855-06-02

CONCEALED WEApoNs-One of the amendments
to the Constitution Of the United States, which was
adopted by the several States, provides that the
right of the people to keep and bear arms shall
not be infnged and the spirit Of this provision has
been embodied in the constitution Of most of the
States. In the States Of Kentucky, Tennessee and
Mississippi, statuary provisions having reference to
this subject have in consequence been declared un
constitutional. On the other hand, in the States Of
Indiana Alabama and Arkansas, similar enactments
have been sustained. In Georgia distinction has
been taken between wearing arms secretly and
wearing them openly, and statutes have been pro-
nounced valid so far as they forbid the former act,
and invalid as to the latter. So says the New
York Times
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1855-06-02
Election of Supreme Judges.

Mr. EDrToR-An election to fill the vacancies IN the cher
judgeshp of Supreme Court is shortly to
come off, and yet that actual or C rtan can
didate either station is yet before the people
trust that the people of this district will be udicous in
their choice much depends having able and efficient
men on the Supreme Bench of our State.
Among the candidates already mentioned IN conjunction
with the associate udgeshp the claims of Zenon Lebauve,
ESQ, presume is being c'nvassed
take granted that Mr. Lebauve is but little known
neigbohood, except be ly the members OF our
bar by understand he very highly esteemed and
properly appreciated.
Ifhs District can secure talents equal to that of Mr. Le
bauve on the Supreme Bench of State would be to
their and that Of the State large to do thereby
securing to themselves able and efficient judge, and
having the proud consolation Of knowing that they will
have proved true merit and rewarded honest industry
LAyouBcHE.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1855-06-02
jump I'D John the Wolf ketcl

EXPEDITION TO THE FEJEE IsLANDs.-The
schooner Ticker, fine fast sailing vessel of 1879
tons, commanded by Capt. George Hubbard, sailed
on Friday for the Fejee Islands and other ports in
the Pacific on trading voyage, and it is expected
will be absent three Or four years. Her beauty of
model and manner Of fitting out has attracted con-
siderable attention for some days. She has consi-
derabe depth Of hold, and her bulwarks have been
raised to prepare her Tor the heavy which she
will be likely to encounter She is armed with six
guns, 1.-TWO s-pounders and four swivels) large
number of pistols and breech loading rifles, with
the requisite quantity of ammunition. Her COM
plement consists of eight persons-captain, two
mates, four seamen, and steward.
On Thursday some wiseacre lodged complaint
with Collector Peaslee that the Ticker was fitting
out for shaving expedition. The complaint was
turned over to the United States District Attorney
B. F. Hallett, Esq, and officers were sent on board
to prevent any disposition of vessel or cargo, and
thorough examination was made, the result Of
which was that the said vessel was released upon
bonds being given to the amount of over 100000
that she should not be engaged in the slave trade
nor that she sails with any evil intent against any
nation with which the United States are at peace.
Many of our first merchants volunteered themselves
as bondsmen.-Boston Courier.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1855-06-02

ATTEMPTED EscArE.-We learn from the Frank
fort (Ky) Yoen,an that Ellen Graves, female con-
vict in the Kentucky Penitentiary, recently at
tempted to effect her escape from prison by the
following means: Late in the night she arose and
by some means tied and gagged the other two
female prisoners. The female prison is small
building within the main walls, the first story Of
which is the Office Of the keeper. Not being able
to get through the windows Or door she cut hole
through the floor with Ratchet which she had
previously secured, and forcing the lock from the
door of the keepers Office below, found herself con-
fined only by the outer walls. She then found a
ladder in the yard, but was unable to raise it
against the wall, and went to one of the male
prisoners, whom she found in another building, and
requested him to assist her in raising it to the wall
He told her to remain there until he spied around
the yard to see if any person could see them He
went Immediately to one Of the assistant keepers
and told him the facts, and the daring woman was
soon after confined in the dark cell, where she will
probably remain for some time.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1855-06-02

New FOUNTAIN PEN.-Last week patent was
granted h. K. McClelland, of Eldersvile, Pa, for
an improvement in fountain pens, the nature of
which consists in providing the tube handle with
small india rubber bag for containing the ink. In
the tube there is valve, which is operated by a
spring key like that Of a musical instrument, and
there is email piece Of sponge at the neck Of the
tube, which gives out the ink to the pen. When
writing, by pressing with the finger upon the key,
the ink flows out to the sponge when wanted, and
keeps up supply to the pen, thus obviating the
trouble Of dip, dip, dipping into an ink bottle.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1855-06-02

NEWSPAPER AT HouMA.-We take pleasure in
stating that weekly journal son the eve of being
established at Houma, Parish Of Terrebonne, by
Messrs. E. w. Blake l. Co. The editor, Mr.. Blake,
is not unknown to us, having at former time been
connected in the editorial management Of the
Southern Sentinel published tPlaquemine, wherein
he exhibited evidences of writer Of no inferior
merits Mr. B. is at present legal licentiate,
practicng in the Courts Of the 9th Judicial District
but soon intends making Houma bis home, and the
future field for the practice Of his profession Mr.
Blake also represented the parish of 1berville in
the Lower House of the General Assembly Of the
State during the session Of 1850, and well did he
discharge the duties of that important mission.
The first number Of the paper will appear on or
about the 9TH Of July next The materials have
already been purchased, and will be forthcoming
Immediately. We cordially wish this new enter
prise every success and doubt not that the reading
public of our sister parish, will extend to it their
generous support.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1855-06-02

RAILWAY TRAvELLINo.-The Liverpool Chro-
nice reports that "the Judge Of the County Court,
Liverpool, lately decided in "Nash vs.. the London
and Northwestern" that passengers whose luggage
had been missent by railway officials, are not in
his Court entitled to recover any expenses loss
Of time in seeking after or waiting for such lug
gage, and that passengers should understand that
they are entitled to sue for the full value of such
luggage Immediately on the loss or miseending hap
pening, without waiting for or mourning any ex-
pense in seeking after the luggage, however bene-
fetal to the company any effort may be for the
purpose"
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1855-06-02

u Monday, the 18th inst, is the day fixed by
the Governor for holding an election to supply
the vacancies existing on the Supreme Bench by
the resignation Of the Chief Justice and the Asso-
ciate Judge Of the Second District. Among those
spoken Of for Chief Justice, are the Hon. j. W.
Merrick q Clinton, T. L. Lewis of Opelousas, and
J. B. Elan Of Baton Rouge. The Hon. Zenon
Labauve of Iberville ]. N. Lea and Jno Hender-
son, jr., Of New Orleans, are candidates for the
place Of Associate. There may be other aspirants
before the day Of election.
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Hotel Arrivals
FOR TIE WEEK ENDING yES7ERD

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Capt Il Dardcn, Lieu Collins SargentJ Gaines Ga
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Laporte, Duhuit, q Stephens Merritt, ArHogene
Blanc. Ioughland W c Beck La; VIM Hay II Brady
S, Mary Daniel Hayes, st Martins Boze, Nermllionyi
NJ knight, st Marys, TerrehoHne Deleres, Chas GaDda
Eloy Chauvn, H. bert, X Larkin Lafonr he verop
Il 4 Walters A Roussel, Chacahona Knight T & Dow
tor, Sebastoio1; Bes e, Loret, Napoeonyll. r q
Moore, VIM Maybon, Pelletier, Donalsonvile DR. purb
Panconrtvie; J NJ Flanagan, Vim ivan, A Roussl
Jake Rose. Railroad I Gennett, w Smedes l. Wedn
pathier, Louis Leroy Col J IInfty, Adams R n
Jordan. S Jones, Carry, J Harbl, New Orleans w
Blake, Paquenines; Murphy, T Cole Frank in II !
Boatner, Young, l. Comeau, Assumption: General
Thorn 9 J WHITFIELD Tenn; Mer it Jefferson W Hatch
Terrebonne; Augnster Armand Berwick's Bay ennet,
Algiers; NJ II Maxon, New York Walgamo,, n Wa!ra
mot, Bayou des ANemands; Col ] Exinc Haha Bay i