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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-02-09
State of North Carolina.

MECKLENBURG COUNTY.
Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, January
Term, 1855.
w. w. Films,
Original Attachment.
Thomos Andrews.
Il appearing to the satisfaction of the Court that
/ Thomas Andrews is resident of this State so
conceals himself that the ordinary process of law can
be served him 1t is therefore ordered by the
Court that publication be made for six weeks in the
Western Democrat newspaper printed In the town OF
Charlotte for the said Thomas Andrews to be and aP
at the of this Court to be held for the
County of Mecklenburg at the Courthouse in Charlotte,
the 18th Monday of April next, and plead answer or
demur judgment pro confesso will be taken against
him.
Witness w h Reid Clerk of our said Court, at Office
in Charlotte, the 4th Monday in January, A. d. 1855,
and tho 10Th year of American Independence.
29Pr's fee S6.) w. X. REID: c. c.. c.
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State of North Carolina,
RECKLENBURG CoUN.

WECKLENBURG COUNTY.
Court Of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, January
Term, 1855.
w. w. Elms,
J. X. Cunningham.
+ appearing 10 the satisfac of the Court that
l X. Cunningham is not resident of this State, but
resides beyond the limits of the 1t is therefore
ordered by the Court that publication be made for
weeks in the Western Democrat, newspaper printed
in of the said j. K. Cunnin
appear the Of this Court to be held for
the County of Meckenburg at the Courthouse in Char
loe the 4th Monday in April next, and plead,
demur, judgment pro confesso will be taken
against him.
Witness w. X. Reid, Clerk of our said Court at Office
the 4th Monday in January, A. D. 1855, and in the 18th
veal of American Independence.
29Pr's. fee S6O w. K. REID, C. C. C.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-02-09
State of North Carolina.

MECKLENBURG COUNTY.
Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, January
Term, 1855.
, ", I An1,.u. Original Attachment,
I appearing TO the satisfaction of the Court that
Thomas Andrews not resident of this State or so
cOnceals himself that the ordinary process of law
not be served him 1t is therefore ordered that pub
LEGATION be made for six weeks in the Western Democrat
newspaper printed in the town of Charlotte for the
said Thomas Andrews TO be and appear at the next
term of this Court be held for the county of Neck
lenburg, at the Courthouse in Charlotte the 4th
Monday of April next, and plead, demur or
judgment pro confesso will be taken against him.
Witness w. h Reid, Clerk of said Court at office
in Charlotte, the 4th Monday of January A. d. 1855,
and in the 18th year of American inde pendenee.
29UPI'e. foe S6.) w. X. REID, L. c. c.
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State of North Carolina.

MEGkLENBURG
Court OF Pleas and Quarter Sessions, January
Term, 1855.
Jvhn E. Pcnman
Wm. AZ Shepard -
appearing the satisfaction of the Court that VIM.
A Shepard is resident of this State or SO con-
ceas himself that the ordinary process of law be
served him 1t is therefore ordered that publication
be made for six weeks in theWestern Democrat, news
paper published in the of Charlotte for said
Wm. A Shepard to be and appear at the term of
this Court be held for the county of Mecklenburg
at the Courthouse in Charlotte, the 4th Monday of
April next and plead, Gemur, or Judgment
Pro contesso will be taken against him.
Witness w X. Reid Clerk Of our said Court at office
in Charlotte the 4th Monday of January, A. d. 1885,
and in the 10Th year of American independence.
29(Pr's. fee Sc w. K. REID, c. c. c.
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NOTICE.

w E, the undersigned Commissioners, appointed by
w the County Court of Mecklenburg County, to
contract for the construction of OUT-sUILDINGS in
the Jail yard in the of Charlotte will receive bids
up the Goth of February for the building of brick
Kitchen and Smoke House, wooden Stable, and other
repairs about the yard according the following speci-
fcations wt The Kitchen TO be 40 feet long by ~
wide, story ~ feet high in the clear the Smoke
House be built of brick 16 feet square, For further
particulars in relation these the Barn, and other re-
pairs, apply at the Post Office.
It, n. ALEXANDER.
r. ii. BRAWLEY,
F. Nj. ROSS
Feb. g 1855. 29-3w
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State of North Carolina.

AECKLENBURG COUNTY.
Court OF Pleas and Quarter Sessions, January
Term, 1855.
Drucker Il Sommers,
-'.--.- VS.. Original Attachment
Thomas Andrews
| appearing to the satisfaction of the Court that
Thomas Andrews is not resident of this State or
so cenceas himself shat the ordinary process OF law
cannot be served on him 1T is therefore ordered that
public alton be made for six weeks in the Western De-
mocrat newspaper printed in the town of Charlotte
Tor the said Thomas Andrews be appear at the
next term of this Court be held for the county of
4th Monday of April next, plead answer or demur
or Judgment pro cGnfesso will be taken against him.
Witness w. K. Reid, Clerk of our said Court at
once ~ charlotte the 4th Monday of January, A. D.
1854 and in the 10Th year of American INDEPENDENCE
29(Pr's. fee So ". K. REID, &C. c.
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State of North Carolina.

MECKLENBURG COUNTY.
Court OF Pleas and Quarter Sessions, January
Term, 1855.
.''" ' vs., s'"'' originpl Attachment.
Thomas Andrcws.N
Il appearing to the satisfaction of the Court that
Thomas Andrews is resident of this State or so
meals himself that the ordinary process of law
not be served him. 1t is therefore ordered that pub
cation be made for six weeks in the Western Democrat
newspaper printed in the town of Charlotte for the
said Thomas Andrews to be and appear at the next
of this Court to be held for the county of Mecken
burg at the Courthouse in Charlotte on the 4th Mon
day of April next and plead, demur or Judy
mcnt pro confesso will be taken against him.
Witness w. II. Reid, Clerk of our said Court at office
in Charlotte the 4th Monday of January, A. D. 1855
and in the 18th year of American Inde pendence
29Prs. fee 49, W.K. REID, c. c. c.
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State of North Carolina.

AECKLENBURG COUNTY.
Court of PIees and Quarter Sessions, January
Term, 1855.
o. w. VS. CALDWELL loriginal Attachment.
Thomas Andrews.
| appearing to the satisfaction of the Court that
lhomas Andrews is not resident of this State or
eonceals himself that the ordinary process of law
o' De served on him: 1t is therefore ordered that
Pul'eSuoh be made for six weeks in the Western De-
newspaper printed in the town of Charlotte
ot INC Sa'd homas Andrews to be and appear the
OF TINS Court to be held for the county of
II al the Courthouse in Charlotte, on the:
nonday IN April next and pleas, answer or demur
0i pro coLtesso will be taken against him.
"ithess w. Il. Reid, Clerk of our said Court at
'0oo and IN the 18th year of American Independence
%9tfrs fee So W.K REID, c.. c.
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State of North CarOlia.
UNION COUNTY.

Court Of Pleas and Quarter Sessions January T 1855
WIN, II. Harrll and
wife Levincy
}Petion for Partition of Land.
w ilian S. Osborne
and Others
IT appearing the satisfaction of the Court that John
Williams, Alexander Yek and wife Caroline, defendants in
this petition reside beyond the limits of this State 1t is
therefore ordered by the Court that publication be made for
weeks the Western Democrat notifying the said John
Williams, Alexander Wick and wife Caroline personally
be and appear the of this Court be held for
the County OF Union the Courthouse, Monroe the
lst Monday of April then and there plead
demur 10 this petition otherwise the allegations therein
contained will be taken pro consso and the petition heard
exparte to them
Witness, j. NJ. Stewart, Clerk of Union county Court
Office, in Monroe the LIST Monday of January A. D. 1855
and in the 18th year of American Independence.
27-6t J. N. STEWART, c. U. &C.
printers fee S6)
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DEATHS.

Died, in thus county, four miles west of Char.
l"lte, Thursday lst inst, of Pneumonia, after
an illness of days, WM. l.. WILLIAMSON,
aged 2S years, ) months and Is days, leaving a
wife and one child to mourn his loss
Died, in Hopewei, the 9Th instant, after an
illness of 0 hours, Mrs. MARGARET f. KERR,
aged 80 years, : months and days. The de.
ceased was a constant member of the Presbyterian
Church al HOpewell for upwards of 20 years.
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State of North Carolina.
MECKLENBURG COUNT

Court OF Pleas and Quarter Sessions, January
Term, 1856.
W. w. Elms,
Thomas Andrews, }Original Attachment.
ID. NJ. Hughes, VIM.
A. Shepard Il others
Il appearing to the satisfaction of the Court that
| Thomas Andrews, d. NJ. Hughes, VIM. A. Shepard
and Others defendants residents of this State
conceal themselves that the ordinary process
law cannot be served Them 1t is thereto ordered
that publication be made SIX weeks in the Western
Democrat newspaper printed in the town of Charlotte,
for the said defendants be and appear the
term of this Court be held for the County of Meek
lenburg Courthouse in Cha rotte the 4th Mon
day in April next and plead. answer demur, judy
ment pro coniesso will be taken against them.
Witness w. X. Reid Clerk Of our said Court at Office
Charlotte the 4th Monday of January, 1855 and the
10Th year of American Independence.
29(Pr's. fee So W. K. REID, C. C. C.
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Notice.

WILL SELL on the goth day of February next at the
late residence of John Orr, deceased, y miles from
Charlotte the Lawyers Road the following property,
to wit
Four Likely Negroes,
also said deceaseds interest in TWO NEGROES, now
in the possession of Mrs. Elizabeth Mccall. Also
TRACT OF LAND, the waters of Goose
Creek adjoining the late Amos Stevens, Hugh Wilson
and others-Corn, Fodder, Hay, Oats Wheat, and Ba-
con. Some valuable Horses, Cattle, Hogs and Sheep.
One Road Wagon, sett Blacksmiths Tools Thresh-
ing Machine and Gearing Household and kitchen
Furniture, and other articles not enumerated Terms
made known the day of sale.
JAMES J. ORR, Exec'r.
Feb. g 1855. 26'2w
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800 Reward

WILL be given for the detection and apprehension of
" persons who have placed distractions the track
of the North Carolina Railroad. Distinctions have
been lately found the track of this Road three miles
east of Charlotte and nine miles east of Charlotte.
- THEODORE s. GARNETT, = 60.
Jan II, 1855 81 Superintendent.
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J. g. E. LONERGAN

j. & E. LONERGAN
TAKE pleasure in announcing to their friends and
the public that they have Just opened In the House
on Main street, doors east of the American Hotel,
Bakery and Confectionery Establishment.
Having secured the services of an experienced Baker
and thorough workman, they are prepared to turnsh
Bread. Cakes and every thing in their line of the
most superior description. They have just opened
An E1tcnSire Variety Of
WEST DGIO0A [fSW0T92
AND ALL KINDS OF CANDIES. TOYS.
FANCY ARTICLES Of euery description,
And indeed every thing usually found in their line
If a desire to please and reasonable terms, Will IN
sure patronage they determined to have 1t.
J. & F.. LONERGAN.
January rs, 1855. 27-u
N. B. have sold my interest in the Grocery TO
]. Lonergan. All persons indebted to the firm are
earnestly requested to sette longer indulgence can
not be given.
E. LONERGAN.
Jan. &c, 1855
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA.
UNION COUNTY.
Court Of Pleas and Quarter Sessions January Term 1855
w. W. Films,

Vuu7Ie7 otSSlOHs, 0uHUuTy
Original Attachment.
Thos. II. K iribal.
1T appearing the satisfaction of the Court that Thos
H. kimbal is not resident of this State, couceas
himself that The ordinary of law be served
him. 1t therefore ordered by the court, that publication
be made for six weeks in the Western Democrat for the
said Thomas III. kimba appear al the of this
Court be held for the county of Unon the Courthouse
Monroe the first Monday in April next and plead
swer or demur, Judgment contesso, will be taken
against him.
Witness J.. NJ. Stewart. Clerk of Union county Court,
Office Monroe, the first Monday of January A y. 1855
and the 18th year OF American Independence. p 3
f J. NJ. STEWART, C. U,c,c.
Printers fee, So 27:6w
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One Of the greatest luxuries Of lie is TO pay a
bull and yet there some people we know OF
who never indulge in the thing at all. Let such
turn SQUIRE round and enioy the LUXURY.
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA.
UNION COUNTY.
Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions January Term 1856
W. w. EIms }
Original Attachments.
\

original Attachments.
w. A. Sheperd. }
1T appearing the satisfaction of the Court that W. A.
Shepherd resident of this State so concea him.
self that the ordinary process Of law be served
him. 1t therefore ordered by the Court that publication
be made for weeks in the Western Democrat for the
said W. Shepherd to appear the of this court
be held for the of Union the Court house.
Monroe, the first Monday in April next and plead
swer demur. or Judgment pro conesso, will be taken
against him.
Witness ]. NJ Stewart, Clerk of Union county Court at
Office in Monroe, the first Monday of January A. D. 1855
and the 18th Vt OF American Independence.
J. Nj. STEWART, c. UCc.
1Prnter's fee, SCI 27:6w
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Landreth's Celebrated Garden Seeds.

y -Seeds-includlng Early York, Large York, Drum
head, Savoy, and Fiat Dutch Cabbage Cauifower
Broccoli, Satisfy, Egg Plant, Okra, Carrot, Turnip
Radish, Beet, &c.
Also, BEANs-Vaenune Bunch, China do, Weeks
do, Royal Dwarf DO, Early Yellow do.
PEAs-Extra early, Early Frame, Early Charlton
Dwarf MarrowEat, and Bishops Prolific. ONION
BUTTONS Just received at
SCARF & cos. Drug Store,
Feb 90 date Fisher 4 HeinItshN
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R. N. CARTER.

1&" AN I. 0&AIEA
"a RESPECTFULLY informs his friends md the
MA public generally that he carries on the Tailor
Nil ing Business, and Is prepared to execute
dcrs in the neatest and most fashionable style.
Garments will be made to order, in strict conformity
with the present prevailing fashions and styles of the
day. Warrants his work to fit, and well made.
Shop in No 4, Springs Building, Robinson's old stand
Charlotte, Feb 2 28tf
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Jesse Cornelius, administrator
of John Thompson, decd, Petition for sale of
Land.
Andrew Thorn pson John Da-
wilson & wife Eliza beth.
happening to the satisfa con of the Court that John
Thompson James Thompson, - Latimore and wife,
Lefty and christopher Thompson heirs at law of the
said John Thompson deceased reside beyond the limits
of this State 1t is therefore ordered and decreed, that
publication be made in the Western Democrat, news
paper published in the town of notifying said
defendants to be and appear at next Court of Pleas
and Quarter Sessions be held for the county of Ire
dell. at the Court House in Statesvlle the 3rd Mon
day of February next then and there to plead answer
or demur to plaintiffs petition. it will be heard
pare and judgment pro confesso taken against them.
Witness NJ. F. Freeland, Clerk of said Court, at
office the 3rd Monday of Novembcr, A d. 1854, and in
the 10Th year Of our Independence
NJ. F. FREELAND, Clerk.
printers fee, So 25 CIV
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Fresh Supply Just Received,

4 LGOHOL,
y Burning Fluid,
Camphene, No. l,
Turpentine,
Linseed Oil, IN. c.
For Sais at
SCARF 81 -COS,----
FeoS % Charlotte Drug Stcr..
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Leather, Leather, Leather.

zoe SIDES HemIock Sole Leather.
so Z" Baltimore White Oak, az
Band and Sole Leather, inst received a.
BOONE'S BOOT AID SHOE EMPORIUM.
Dec 29, 1884, 29tf @f.-L
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA.
UNION COUNTY.
of Pleas end Quarter Sessions January Ier 1855
vs.. originaI Attachment.
Daniel HAYES. \

vs. Original Attachment.
Daniel Hayes. }
1T appearing the satisfaction of the Court that Daniel
Hayes resident OF this State, conceas himself
that the ordinary process OF law be served him
is therefore ordered by the court that publication be made
six weeks in the Western for the said Daniel
the County of Union, the Courthouse in Monroe the
first Monday in April next and plead, answer or demur,
pro confessO will be taken against him.
Witness, j NJ Stewart, Clerk of Union county Court at
and the 18th year of American Independence.
J. NJ. STEWART, C. w.
printers fec, So 27-6w
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Feb. 9, 1855.

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA.
UNION COUNTY.
Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions January Te 1855.
T ~," ; <; S'n, os's'nr' Attachments.
1T appearing the satisfaction Of the Court that Thos
Andrews is moi a resident of this State or so conceas him.
self that the ordinary process law be served
him. 1t therefore ordered by the Court that publication be
made six weeks in the Western Democrat, for the said
Thomas Andrews appear the OF this Court,
be held for the county of Union the Court house IN
demur, judgment, pro confesso will be taken
against him.
Witness j. NJ Stewart, Clerk of Union county court
office, in Monroe the first Monday OF January, A. d. 1885,
and the 10Th year of American Independence
27-6w J. NJ. STEWART, c. U.C. c.
printers fee SGT
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MY Notes and Accounts having been placed in the
N hands offs. w. Davis, Esq, for collection, those
who indebted to me individually one OF the
old firm of Steele and Harry respectfully request
ed to make settlement by April Court, if sooner
10 - .@t F- A. G. STEELE.
Feb 2. 1856. F.r7a9@ .y-sl 1--s qs-u -
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"A 4 E " Z I N K S
FOR ST. VALENTINES DAY,
18th February.

THE subscribers have just received their Stock Of
/ VALENTINES and ENVELOPES for the I4th of
February, 1855 The Valentines from New De-
signs, different from last years style and for elegance
and arstical finish superior to any before offered.
Orders will be filled, and promptly forwarded by mail
in any quantity at the following prices, viz:
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Money Wanted.

- ~. WVMCy "dHJCHs
THE Notes and Accounts due the late firms Of Spratt,
Il Daniel 81 Co. and Spratt x Allison are in my hands
Tor collection Those indebted will please come for
ward without delay and pay their dues.
J. p. SMITH, Agent
Dec 90, 1854 3m
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New Firm.

HAVING associated myself with J. II. ENNISS in
Ill the BOOK and STATIONERY BUSINESS, take
this method of informing my friends where am and
inviting them and the public generally to call und cx
anime stock
r. J. LOWRIE.
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Sharon Female Academy.

Sharon Female Academy.
THE undersigned, Trustees of the above institution
beg leave to to the public that the Exer-
cses Of the will be opened, Monday the 10th
Instant with the services of Miss ELIZA PHARR whose
celebrity Teacher places her far above the reach
of criticism wherever she has taught. She teaches,
besides Latin and French all the different branches of
English Literature, and charges only three grades of
tuition, viz five, eight, and ten dollars per session.
Boarding be had at good houses in the neighbor-
hood and convenient to the Academy, at Sc per month
JOSEPH W. ROSS,
LORENZO HUNTER
WILLIAM RlED.
Jan 10, 1853. 26w3
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BOOKS
THAT EVERY FARMER SHOULD HAVE.
To be had at The
NEW BOOK STORE,
NEXT DOOR TO KERR'S HOTEL.
Farmers and Planters Encyclopedias, containing all the
discources in Agricultural Chimstry, adapted
10 all classes of readers, by e. w. Johnston.
The American Farm Book, containing practical trea-
ties Soils, Manures, Draining, inauguration, Grass
es Grain, Roots, Fruits Cotton Tobacco Sugar cane
and Rice, with the best method of planting, cultiva-
ting and preparation for market: by r. L. Alien.
The Farmers Barn Book, containing the symp-
toms and treatment of all the Diseases incident to
Oxen Sheep and Swine.
Mason's Farrier.
Yauatt the Structure and Diseases of the Horse,
With large stock of Books numerous to mention
in catalogue of this kind.
LOWRIE & ENNISS,
Booksellers.
Charlotte, Dec. 81, 1854
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Valuable Negroes for Sale.

THREE young and valuable NEGROES, from 10 to
i 26 years old-among them is good Plantation
Smith, the remainder good field hands Amy wish
ing urchase the property mile and three
quarters southeast of Davidson College, address
Davidson College, North Carolina.
A. MONROE GILLESPIE, Elysan Grove.
Jan. 26, 1854. 27-2w
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New Confectionery and Bakery.

Feb. 9, 1855.
Georgetown weekly news., 1855-06-07
Why will Ye Die2"

NE that are afflicted, when there is help 50
Il near at hand. The celebrated DIR. YOUNG,
The only REGULARLY EDUCATED PHYSICIAN now
advertising in California, is daily making new
discoveries in the healing art. and SO proficient
has he become that there is no fear of failure in
any case The Doctor treats all diseases of a
private nature, and if the cure is not performed
no pay will be required.
DIR. YOUNG would cation the afflicted against
aliullng advertisements of certain mushrooms,
calling themselves physicians, who, on account
OF Oh the eminent success of the Doctor, have open
ed places to entrap the unwary-men without ed
9catlon, whose only object is the FEE, which by
false representations, they are enabled to obtain
from their victims. The only way you can be
sure OF honorable treatment and permanent cure
Is to call upon DR.. YOUNG, at his office, corner
o. montgomery and California sts., San FTan
CISCO, and you will become public benefac'ol
by assisting the Doctor in his endeavors to sup
press oUACKERY in California. All letters coz
tanning the consultation fee will be promptly az
tended to. Address,
DR.. J. G. YOUNG, Express Building,
Cover Wells, Fargo & Cos Express Department"
Corner of Montgomery and California sts,
San Francisco
January 18th, 1855. [l8-Sm'