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M. HOFFA 4 CO ,

REG LEAVE TO NOTIFY THEIR friends
- and the public that they will re open their
Watch Repairing and Jewelry store in the Star
Buildings, as soon as the slight damages done to
the store by the recent FIRE, can be paired the
state Of the weather up to this time having rem
dered II impossible for carpenters to work there
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AND POSITIVELY NO LONGER!
WE PROPOSE TO SELL A LARGE stock
w OF Standard and Miscellaneous Literature
within that time, and give to the purchasers more
than half Of the amount Of money invested in the
shape Of Elegant Presents, varying In value from
25 cents TO Slb0. Our stock consists in part OF
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-03-18
MATRIMONIAL.

THREE young Gentlemen, rather pre-
possessing in appearance, are DESTROYS of
opening a correspondence with three young
Ladies. with view to Matrimony. The
young Ladies must be handsome, intelligent.
and accomplished;- riches being no con-
ideration-though a small income would not
be objectionable. Please Address s'Matri-
moniaP' r. d. or B.--Care Herald Office, -
Salisbury, n. G.
March IL, 1856. CIV.
The above advertisement appears in the
Salisbury Herald. The '.prepossessing
young gentlemen cannot be worth having,
or they would not find it necessary to adver-
tise for wives.
p Il say, Bill, Jim's Gagged for stealing
Il horse
Starved him right. Why didn't he buy
one and not pay for it, like any other gem
tleman!''
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BEAUTY YOUR HOME.

Every man should do his best to own a
home. The first money he can spare ought
TO be invested in dwelling, where his fam
lily can live permanently. Viewed as a
matter of economy this is important, not
only because he can ordinarily build more
cheaply than he can rent, but because of
the expense caused by frequent change of
residence. A man who early in life builds
a home for himself and family, will save
some thousands of dollars in the course of
twenty years, besides avoiding the incon-
yenience and trouble of removals. Apart
from this, there is something agreeable 20
our better nature in having home that we
can call our own. 1t is a form of property.
1t speaks to the heart, enlists the sentiments.
and cnnobles the posscssor. The associa-
tions that spring up around it, as the birth
place of children-as the scene of life's
hottest emOtions-as the sanctuary where
the spirit chcrishcs its purest thoughts, are
such as all value; and whenever their infu-
ence is exerted, the moral sensibilities are
exalted. The greater part of our happiness
in this world is found at home but how
few recollect that the happiness of the day
is increased by the place where we were
happy on yesterday, and that insensibly,
scenes and circumstances gather up a store
of blcssedness for the weary hours of the
future On this account we should do all
in our power to make our home attractive
Not only should we cultivate such tempers
as serve to render its intercourse amiable
and affectionate, but we should strive to
adOrn it with those charms which good sense
and refinement so easily impart to it. We
say easily, for there are persons who think
that home cannot be beautiful without
considerable outlay of money. Such peo-
pie are in error. 1t costs little to have a
neat flower garden, and to surround your
dwelling with those simple beauties which
delight the eye far more than expensive OBJ
jects. If you will let the sunshine and the
dew adorn your yard, they will do more for
you than any artist. Nature delights in
beauty. She loves to brighten the land
scape and make it agreeable to the eye
DHe hdHSS tHe IVY drouhu tHe Iulli anu
over the stump of withered tree twines
the graceful vine. A thousand arts she
practices to animate the senses and please
the mind. Follow her example, and do for
yourself what she is always laboring to do |
for you. Beauty is a divine instrumental |
ty. 1t is one of Gods chosen forms of |
power. We never see creative energy |
without something beyond mere existence,
and hence the whole universe is q teacher
and inspirer of beauty. Every man was
born to be an artist so far as the apprecia-
ton and enjoyment of beauty are concerned,
and herobs himself of one of the precious OBJ
ect of his being if he fails to fulfil this bene-
icial purpose of his creation.-[ Southern
Times.
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produces numerous large, succulent leaves
which has solid mid rib running along the
middle the leafy part being slipped off is
boiled like Spinach, and the rib and stalk
are dressed like Asparagus. They have a
pleasant, sweet taste, and are considered
more wholesome than the Cabbage tribe. II
forms an excellent and abundant food for
milk cows.
Salsyy.-Continue to sow during this
month. Strawberry beds should be dressed
early, and thinned out to produce good
crops. Spare no work on the garden, and
you will be richly repaid for your labor in
an abundant supply of wholesome vegeta-
hleS.
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CHARLOTTE MUTUAL INSURANCE
eN0NEAN NV

HIS COMPANY is now organized accord
i ing to the act of incorporation, and are pre-
pared TO receive applications and issue policies
against loss by fire on all kinds of property
and merchandise.
OFFICERS:
K. {. CARSON President,
JOHN IRWIN, V. President,
VIM. JOHNSON, Attorney,
J. r. IRWIN, Sec. Il Treas.
M. L. WRIsToN, Agent.
DIRECToRs.-R. c. Carson. John Irwin, J.
A. Young, Joseph II. White, james II Carson,
DR.. NJ. B. Taylor, w. w, EIms, VIM Johnson,
Leroy Springs, ]. w. Osborne, Chas. Over
man, and r. II. Brawley.
u Direct all communications to the Secre
tary. TH"N F IRWIN, Sec'v,
June Is 1852 47-tf
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II HOPE writes the poetry of boy, but
MEMORY that of man. Man looks for
ward with smiles, but backward with signs.
Such is the wise Providence of God. The
cup of life is sweetest at the brim, the flavor
is impaired as we drink deeper, and the
dregs are made bitter, that we may not
struggle when it is tax en- from our lips
The YOUNG Decentralization is like
a mirror, catching and rejecting images
around it. Remember that an impious,
profane or vulgar thought may operate
upon young heart like careless spray of
water thrown upon polished steel, staining
it with rust that 10 after efforts can efface
APPROPRIATE TEXT.-The Hampshire
Gazette says that on Sunday morning the
wife of Rev. c. \. Seymour. of Whately,
Mass, gave birth to a son and daughter,
and that few hours thereafter the reverend
gentleman edited his congregation by
preaching from the text-"Suffer little
children to come unto me, and forbid them
not
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LlNCOLN COUN14.
Superior Court Of Lac, Fail Term, 1855
James Carpenter,
VS. Attachment
J. F. Leonhardt Levied on Land.
this case. it appearing to the satisfac-
I'M ton of the Court, that the Defendant has
aosconded, or so conceals himself that the
Ordinary process of law mot be served on
MIN 1t is there ore ordered by Court, tina I
publlcatlon be made for six weeks in the
"Western Democrat" giving notice to the
sald defendant, that he must be and appear
before the Judge Of oar Superior Court of
Lay" at the next tourt TO be held for said
county, at the courthouse in Lincolnton, on
the 9Th Monday after the 4th Monday in Fee
bTuary next, then and there to plead and re-
pleTy, otherwise judgment pro contesso will
be entered against him, and the lands levied
on condemned TO satisfy plaintiffs debt.
witness, r. Williamson, Clerk of said
Court, at office, the sth Monday after the 4th
Monday IN August, A. D. 1855.
ROBT. WILLIAMSON, Clerk.
FEB. IL: n656.-Prs.f eeSo:l
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA,

MECKLENBCRG COUNTY.
Court Of Pleas and Quarter Sessions-January
Term, 1876
W. r. Myers, Agent,
VS.. Original Attachment.
Cyrus Williamson,
| I APPEARING to the satisfaction Of the
l Court, that the defendant in this case re-
sides beyonu the limits of this State. II i
therefore ordered by tie Cour, that publica-
ton be made TX weeks in the " estern Dem
ocrat, newspaper published in the town of
Charlotte, no flying the said de endant 10 be
and app ar at the next term of ouI SAID c urt.
to be held for said county, at the courthouse
In charlotte, on the .ourth Monday in a pril
next. then and there to plead, answer, o. de
MUIR or Judgment pro contesso will be taken
against him.
Witness, VIM. K. Reid, Clerk of our said
Court, at office in [ harIotte, the 4th Monday
In January, 1856, and in the o0th year of A
merican independence.
w. K. REID, C. c. C.
March II, 1856-6w PRS. fee Sc
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June Is, l855.-47-tf
Watches! Watches! Watches {!

~ THE subscribers are now receiving a
go large stock of WATCHES from the
most celebrated makers; also rich stock of
FASHIONABLE JEwELRY, CHAINS, &c.
all of which will be sold low for cash or on short
time to punctual dealers.
THOS. TROTTER & SON.
april p, 1855 4Otf
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u A Yankee down east has invented a
machine for corking up daylight, which will
eventually supersede gas. He covers the
interior of -four barrel with shoemaker's
wax-holds it open to the sun, then sudden
to the wax, and at night can be cut and sold
in lots to suit the purchasers.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-03-18

n Talking comes natural to women.
We suppose it is born in the dears. While
man runs clear ashore for words, and has
nothing more to say than stone post,
women keep up flow of Verbals as fast
and as wide as Niagara. Some crusty
bachelor has said: There is no more end
to woman's tongue than there is to cart
wheel.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-03-18
AMERICAN HOTEL.
COLUMBIA. sc.

NHE friends of this establishment, IA fEzzA
- and the public at large, are respect IEazh
fully informed that this HOTEL will be continued
and kept open for the reception of all who may
feel disposed to patronize it.
The services of Mr.. JAMES L. BEARD, long
tavorably known in connexion with the Hotel,
have been secured
A continuation of the patronage heretofore
given, is respectfully solicited
No pains will be spared to give satisfaction.
The Culinary department will be supplied with
the selection of the market
Gentlemen with their families visiting or pass
ing through Columbia be furnished with un-
surpassed accommodations the location being
central, retired and convenient to pleasure and
business.
Mr.. JOHN A. SHELL, will continue his
location at the Stables in rear of the Hotel; his
Omnibus and Carriage line will be in readiness
at the different Depots and at the Hotel at all
necessary hours, to convey passengers to and
from the establishment
Guests desiring Carriages can have them at any
hour. w BOLIJNGFR
JANUARY 10. Iooo-cW Proprietor
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state of North Carolina,


Court Of Pleas and Quarter SessioMs-JamuGry
Term, 1856.
c, ' *, w S:.s' Attachment.
/ APPEARING to the satisfaction of the
/ Court. that the defendant in this case re-
SIDES beyond the limits of Thu State: 1t is
therefore ordered by the Court, that publica
ton be made six wee in the Western Dem
ocrat, newspaper published in the town Of
Charlotte, notifying the said defendant 10 b.
snd appear at the next term of our said court =,
to be held for said county, at the court-h use
IN Charlotte, on the fourth Monday in April
next, tier and there to plead, answer, or de-
muir, or Judgment pro cOntesso will be taken
against him.
Witness, VIM. K Reid, Clerk of our said
Court, at Office in Charlotte, the 4th Monday
IN January, 1856, and in the sOth y, ar of A.
merlcan independence.
W. K. REID, c. c. c.
March II, l856-Gw [Prs. fee SCI
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-03-18
FLORIDA LAND AGENCY
Oct, 1858. %.

THE undersigned has established an agency
L in the town IF Alligator, Columbia [ 'oun-
ty, Fla, for the purchase, sale or location OF
Land Warrants, the purchase and sd e OF lands
generally, improved and unlmproved. The
fact now being established that Rail Road
is to be constructed immediately connecting
the Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico, running
through the entire length of the county, East
and West, anC IN view of the great fertility
of our soil, the unusually fine growth of pine
timber on the land, the healthfun of the
climate, and the reasonable terms on which
lands can now be obtained, there is perhaps
no section of the Union which affords eoua,
inducements to the emgrant from the older
States. Having had some experience in farm
ing on the different kinds OF land, and ac-
CURED a general knowledge of them throue h.
out the county, and having acquired unusual
facilities for pointing out such as are for sale
either of public or private lands, he feels
very confident of making it the interest of
all persons wishing inform alton, or who may
have deter mined to settle in Florida to cali
on him.
w. 0. JEFFREYS.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-03-18
WHEAT MARKET
Springs Mills

wish to purchase three or four hundred
l thousand bushels of good merchaptabIe
wheat, for which 1 will pay the highest cash
price.
Charlotte, from its facilities oftransportafion
is one Of the best inland markets in the South
e.n ,, States. L have erected large Merchant
Mills contiguous to the Rairoa ,ca pa BILE of grin
olng three hundred barrels of -four per day,
d S"u 10 Keep them running l must have wheat
ure for it,
L am prepared to grind for toll. Ifyou want
nour whose brand will be sufficient to sell it in
any market in the world, here is the place TO
have 1t manufactured. These Mills have al
ready made a reputation not inferior 10 any
In the country.
LEROY SPRINGS.
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"a The precocious lad who invented A.
following conundrum has had ice on his he'd
for several days, and it is thought he viii
recover if kept quiet week or so:
''Why is an elephant unlike tree?
Because a tree leaves in the spring. ana
the elephant leaves when the nenagor;.
does.
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State OF North Carolina.


Court Of Pleas and Quarter sess;ons-Januar,
Term, 1856.
w. 4 B. F. Morrow,
Cyrus Williamson.
APE AIRING TO the satisfaction of the
L Court, that the defend nts IN this case re.
side beyond the limits OF the State: 1t is
therefore orde ed by the Court, that pubica-
hon be made six weeks, in the Western Dem
oGrat' newspaper published In the town of
charlotte, notifying the said defendants to be
and appear at the nsxt term OF our said court,
10 De heid tor said county, at the courthouse
IN enarlotte, on the fourth Monday in April
next chea and there to plead, answer, or de-
against them
Witness, VIM. K. Reid, CLERK of our said
Court' at office in Charlottes on the 4th Mon
ANY ri .anGady, 1876 and the sOth year of
w. Kl. REID, C. c. @.
"a March II, ls56-6w rps. fee SCI
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''Will you be after telling us the time,
Patrick" asked Tim of his friend, who was
sporting watch, with big chain and
snowy bunch of seals.
can shure I'd do it with all the pleasure
in life, said Pat, only my watch is about
two days too fast.
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State OF North Carolina.

Office Of Clerk and Master in Equity in Tacation !
March 9Th, 1856.
Joseph Cobb } Petition tor sale of
John Blackburn et al. N"''uS'
A FFlDAVlT having been made before the
"A Clerk and Master, that James Triplet and
wife, Susanna Zimmerman, and the children
and heirs at law of Samuel Zimmerman, de-
PENDANTS IN this cause, are not inhabitants OF
TINS State: 1t is therefore ordered, that pub
LEGATION be made for SIX weeks, in the Wes-
tern Democrat, giving notice to said defen-
dants, that they must be and appear before
the Judge of or Court of Equity, at the next
court to be held for Lincoln county, at the
court house in Lincolnton, on the s. h Monday
after the 4th Monday in February, 1856, then
and there to plead, answer, or dernur to plain
TINS petition; otherwise, the same will be
heard er parte as to them, and a decree made
accordingly.
W. WILLIAMSON, c. ME-.
March ii, 1856-6w PRS fee S61
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ADvERsITY.-"Ah,T Tom, so you have
been in trouble, eh ~
eyes, Jim, yes"
"Well, well, cheer up, man; adversely
tries us, and shows our better qualities.
.Ah, but adversely didn't try me; it was
County Judge, and he showed up my
worst qualities"
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Rags Wanted.

"UGGINS & HARTY, at their Store on
- the corner of Main and Trade streets,
will buy cotton Rags, and give the highest
market price.
Charlotte, March 4, JS56.-1y
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RefCrGnceS.

References:
B Bs' H a. MoGh'1h' Fayetteville, NC.
H. c. MCLEAN, ESQ, c
DR.. S. c. BRIcE, Oar'nage' IN u
Hon. E. G. CABELL,
Hon. A. E. MAXWELL,
Hon. ID. S. Wa LER, A@lldhasse' L Ia
State Register.
Messrs. w. NJ. LAwToN & Co., Charleston, S. c
Alligator, Fla, June %, 1855. silly.
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YES, I'M COMING

"Yes, I'm coming" rang out the silver
voice of child, through the half opened
door of a house on our street, as we were
passing the other day. We saw no one;
but the sweet musical tones still fingered in
our ears as we passed on, and we thought
to ourself; yes, my child, you are ''com-
ing" Coming from the guileless, sunny
flower garden of childhood's glory, and
beauty, and joy, into a world of thorns, and
Sin, and suffering-from the sweet harmony
of infantile melody and gladness, into a
world of harsh discords, and human defor-
| mity-cOming from the warm lips and kindly
| embraces, and words of mothers love, into
air made poisonous by the breath of the
| slanderer's lungs, world full of rude lost
! Hngs-where the traveller need be firm in
nerve and strong in sinew, or he is pushed
aside or trampled under foot-a world full
of cursing and bitterness. and almost turns
to gall the few cups of Eden's nectar still
kept pure from the effects of the fall
Coming from the sweet peace of your loved
heaven at home, into strange land"
where there are billings. and envyinrs
=
and talsehoods-man striving to overreach
his neighbor-yes, neighbor whom he daily
greets with smile and profession of friend
shiP-al hurrying, running, snatching,
clutching after yellow gold; crazed with its
serpent charm, forgetting the very ties of
nature, and locking up forever all its kindly
sympathies. Coming alas. to be avaricious,
and vain and cold-Learted as the rest Of
mankind; and coming, too, into the same
narrow home to which we all hasten.
All! sweet child, may your coming"
be such, that when your hour is come, and
the angels beckon you away, you may look
up with JOY and exclaim again: "Yes, I'm .
coming, - Michigan Erpositor.
~ Abridgment of q sermon which took
up an hour in delivering, from these words:
Man is born to trouble"
My friends, the subject falls naturally to
be divided into four heads:
l. Mans entrance into the world.
2. His progress through the world.
3. His exit from the world aud
4. Practical reflections from what mo,
be said. First then:
Man came into the world naked and bare.
2. His progress through ii is trouble and
care.
}. His exit from It none can tell where.
4. But if he does well here he will be well
there.
Now, I can say no more, my brethren
should l preach on this subject from
his time 10 next year. Amen
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA,

Court Of Pleas and Quarter ScsSioRs-Jaauqra
Term, 1856.
F. NJ. Ross, Agent, }
vs.. Original Attachment.
Cyrus Will hanson.
L APPEARING 20 the satisfaction of the
i Court, that the defendant IN this case re-
sides beyond the limits of this Stare: 1t is
therefore ordered by the Cou I, that publica.
ton be made six weeks, in the Western Dem
ocrat, newspaper published in the town of
Charlotte, notifying the SAID defendant to be
and appear al the next term of our said court,
to be held for said count y, at the courthouse
IN CnaTlotte' on The fourth Monday IN April
next, then and there to plead, answer, or de.
muir, or judgment pro contesso will be taken
against him.
Witness, VIM. K. Reid, Clerk of our said
Court, at Office IN Charlotte, the 4th Monday
IN January 1886, and IN the 8oth year of \.
merlcan independence.
w. K. REID, C. c. c.
March II, 1856-6w PRS. fee SCI
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~ To cure deafness, tell man vo,,
want to pay debt you have long owed him
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CharIeS OVcrman,
VS.. Original Attachment
Cyrus WIlliamson.\
/ APPEARING to the satisfaction of the
i curt, that the defendant in this case re-
sldes beyond the limits of this State: 1t is
therefore ordered by the Court, thai pubIica-
uon be made SIX weeks, in the Western Dem
ocrat, a newspaper published in the town of
Charlotte, notifying he SAID de endant to be
and appear at the next term of our sa d court,
to be held for said county, at the court house
In Charlotte, on the fourth Monday in April
next, then and there to plead, answer, or de-
MUIR or Judgment pro cOnJtss0 will be taken
aga MS him.
Witness, VIM. K. Reid, Clerk of our said
Court, at Office in har lotte, The 4th Monday
IN January, 1856, and IN the 6Oth year of A.
merlcan independence.
W. K REID, c. c. e.
March II: 1856-6w Prs. fee SCI