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The true Democrat., 1857-05-12
CUAKI,r,STOy ACAnE,1y

CHARLESTON ACADEHY. TllE Trustees of Charleston Academy. take plnu l sure in announcing to the public that the fr> Session of this Institution will commence on MoudN the 6;h of October next. under the charge of NJ, JonN M. PETTIGREw, late Professor of Muthemati, m " Arkansas College" as Principal and Rev E. NJ NoETHuM long and fnvorably known ae teacher il the English branches of education q; Assistant Comfortable boarding can be had with respectable priNrtc families at *l 90 per week The location of the Academy is justly regarded as one of the most healthy in the State
 Rates of Tuition per Session of Five
 Months. Primary Class. .s7 50 Preparatory s15 oo English ........ . l0 % Classical 20 oo
 BOARD TRUSTEES THOMAS ALDRIDGE, Prcs't. LAMPS r. PrRL, jAs F. CorToN DeRosY CARROLL, IouN A. MIruAM
 E. NJ. RIcnARDsoN
 HENRY F. CARTER. Sec,v. Charleston. Franklin County, Aug. 1858.
The true Democrat., 1857-05-12
ENTERTAINMENT.

~. FUNHE subscriber is prepared toentertain tra- a::; Il velers good terms at his place two miles
 ..h north of Little Rock, on the Northern Military road leading to Van Buren and Fort smith
 He also has a Blacksmith ship :n full blast, and will do all kinds of work in bis line.
 Inne IT lsa6 If WILSON A: PURDOM.
The true Democrat., 1857-05-12
WAS COMMITTED

ITO the Arkansas Penitcntiary. by the Depu- aA ty Sheriff of Desha county. on March the S 2lst 1857; runaway slave. who calls himself N BEN. and says that he belongs to James Hutchin- son of Kentucky, and that he left his master in the city of Louisville about July last.
 Said boy is feet 4 inches high, weight, by ad- nttance l62 lbs. aud says he is about 25 years of age is of dark copper colored complexion.
 The owner or owners are hereby req auested to come forward, pay charges and take him away, or said negro will be dealt with according to law
 GEORGE & ROBINS. Contractors Virginia and Kentucky papers please take notice March A '56 -6m.- Cost adv. &26 or q per week.
The true Democrat., 1857-05-12
THE ARKANSAS HOT SPRINGS.
<SN -O TIiE public are informed that wC saWsNnA | have taken the Rector House.

a assIEhI1aN at the celebrated Springs. and by the erection Of new Bath Houses. and other improvements. have added greatly to such yenences for WARM BATHING tor MralidS as may be desired.
 Grateful for the patronage heretofore lberallv extended we offer to visitors an earnest assurance that efforts on our part will be wanting to merit their continued confidence.
 The buildings of the Hotel have been remodeed upon an EXTENSIVE SCALE, combined with COMFORT and ATTRACTION in all their arrange ment>.
 The thousand miraculous cures performed by the hot hing tt these Springs have astonished the most scientific.
 Rheumatism Paralysis. Scrofula. Syphilis Chron- c Affections and almost every other species of dis ease readily yield To the efficacy of these Baths
 The services ot a scientific phy scian be had at moments notice; and invalid ncgr e. sent to care will be well attended. and forwarded to their homes in any Iart of the country.
 su erior ICE CREAM SALOON and SODA FOUNTAIN have been erected for the accommoda- ton of guests. During the past winter we have put
The true Democrat., 1857-05-12
And the annlieations for the en.nin. fal ara t,rc

than any previous saasen-
 It depends entirely on it's OWN MERITS for sip port: and while Ihanv institutions in tho south line rally endowes blythe State huycutterv failed riffs has continued 10 increase. l. is ihe interest 4s well as duty of all persons identified with the Sonth to sstan its institutions of Learning and educate their children in them.
 All persons attend urtlthov are perfectly satisfied MERCHANTS APPLY HERE
 FOR CLERKS AND BOOK KEEPERS. Former Puiii- Of this Institution may he found in most of the Banks and large Houses of this city HEALrH.-It is always sate to come fore except when the yellow fever prevails Is epesemic which may be armed always from the city papers. Good board can be had at S5 per week.
 Terp1S-fpay a3va,ca \
The true Democrat., 1857-05-12
Suiiiciency of Ice. to supply us during the entire summer. Facilities for Reaching the Springs.

Person, de,irous of visiting the Hot Springs arc informed that there ri- weekly line of steamers plying between Napoleon and Little Rock. on the Arlal>ae river. and tr-weekly Iine If steamers from Napoleon. via White river. connected with stages from White river to Little Rock. an a daily iue of stages from Little Rock to the Springs dis tance of sixty miles.
 The Wharf Boat. at the month of White river, kert hy Me,srs Johnson and Oracle affords superior accommodations to the traveIing puhic.
 STIDuAM X AKIN, Mnrrh 1S5--frn. prnnrrtorS.
The true Democrat., 1857-05-12

FRENCH, SPANISH
 ITALIAN LANGUAGES: Or PENMANSHlP BOOK KEEPING MATHEMATICS PHOTOGRAPHY. ETC, in practical manner, used i'll business and every day life, can do in the shortest possible time as there are special professors and apartments each branch.
 None but the bes. and most experienced Professors and Assistants will ever be engaged. There are Nine Apartments, Reception Room elegantly fitted up for Visitors, so that Pupil. interrupted in their lessons; and an apartment for the Pupils of each Pro lessor; and also Practising Rooms. that pupils talk ing the fall course i'll any of these branches can have ten hours practice each day
 All branches taught thev should be practieed n business and every day life. The English. French, spanish and German are now the Commercial Lam guages of the world. and tine social literary and sci entlfc languages of the greater part of Europe and America, and are daily becoming more imlortant to all persons Pupils will be exercised daily in Read ing; Writing and Speaking any Language they may Board can be had with families speaking any of | these languages
 No institution in the United States offers so great facilities for the acquisition of the living languages and practical education as this From 300 to 4u0 attend it annually.
 These and other modern languages will be correct | y translated at tks institution
 NO pains or expense will be spared to make all the departments worthy of the confidence of the public. Twenty or thirty young men will be qualified as Teachers of my System of Penmanship. They will act as agents for my work on PENMANSHIP and superior STEEL PENS. Young men make from Sloo to $500 per month. when qualified to teach Bad writing will be no objection to appli ants. as this can soon be corrected. Energy and industry are needed There Is work enough for hundreds in the United States: and besides, Mexico Cuba and South Ameri- ca could employ many more. Time required to qualify Teachers, from five to eight weeks. Ordinary course of Penman>hip. from one to three We Ks. Book Keeping double and sin gle entry from four to eight ees; ge entry alone from one to three weeks. Languages from three to four months. Photography, from to four weeks. Planters and country merchants can be able to keep their own books correctly, and undcrstanl any books ! in few lessons
 It is the only institution in the United States where persons advance in life can in Private Apartments with special Professor, perfect themselves in any branch they may desire.
 During the present year persons have attended from Louisiana, Mississippi,
 Texas Arkansas. California, Alahama
 Georgia, Tennessee.
 Kentucky. Virginia Maryland. soutl Carolina,
 Missouri. Illinois,
 Ohio. Michigan.
 New York. Mexico,
The true Democrat., 1857-05-12
Boots and Shoes, Hats and Gents
 Furnishing Goods

West side of Main street next door north of J Hutt store. where be found larger stock of all email ties of ready made Clothing than ever before brough nrnsnmL a larnn nl 1...ll s..lnnt..l .t..-
The true Democrat., 1857-05-12

SAM'L C. ABSTON, Attorney at Law, and Ge neral Land Agent for the counties of Poinsett Crit tendcn and Mssissipl--wil attend punctuay to the payment of Taxes renting and collecting pur chasing and locating Bounty Land Warrants or Stat, scrip otherwise purchasing selling al Is to sui customers and all other business entrusted to his Will prosecute old military claims notwithstanding the same may have been forfeited. the lands solh o donated by the State. Will attend promptly to th, prosecution of all claims az inst this any other go vernment. Office. Coldwater, Poinsett county, Ark Sept. g. 1853. ly
The true Democrat., 1857-05-12
JOHN G. SHAW.

4 NY person related to John c. Shaw. deceased 1A who was born m Ireland and emgrated to the United States and died on his way from Tennessee to California in 1852 will find it to their interest to address J. B, HALBERT Nashville, Tenn.
 March 3l. 1857. l9w
The true Democrat., 1857-05-12
STILL LATER.

NTEw arrivals at D. B. MANDEL'S-a few Rose IN Wood Work Boxes--a choice article for the Ladies.
The true Democrat., 1857-05-12

JAMES r. ROBINSON, Attorney at Law
 Lake Village Chicot county, Arkansas. Pos Office, Columbia, Ark. NnN 'nf-
The North-Carolinian., 1857-05-09
A. A. A1cKefhan

respectfully informs his friends the public that h.
n oalit up large substantial Brick Buildings his
wid stand, expressly for manufacturing Carriages.
LOT the very liberal patronage he has received
or the last years, he hopes by strict attention
business with desire to give satisfaction merit
consnuance of the same. He warrants his work to be
maze OF the best material and by experienced workmen
III each branch of the business. His work will compare
with made in the United States,
ness and durability.
He is determined to sell and do any work line
on as good terms werk done
we'll done. He now has hand finished the largest
stock of ofCARRIAGES, BAROUCHES, R0CKAWAIS.
AND BUGGIES. offered in this place and very
large stock of work nearly finished which will be sold
very low orsCash short time to punctual
ers. nzs-Iie has en- hand more than ONE HUNDRED
AND FIFTY Vehicles finished and i'll course Of con-
struction.
aas~All work made byhim is warranted IL months
with fair usage should it fail by bad workmanship
or material will be repaired free of charge.
Persons wishing to buy would do we'll to call and
examine fO themselves.
Orders thankfully received and promptly attended to-
Repairing executed at short notice and very
sonable terms.
Fayetteville. Oct 1856.
The North-Carolinian., 1857-05-09
THE FLOATING BALLS OR KNUCKLE
W ASKING MACHINE.

The subscriber having purchased the Right of the
above Machine for the Counties of Cumberland and
Harnett, Is now ready to furnish such as may be
desrous Of obtaining Right The machine is simple
portion of it fail be easily speedily repaired
by any person having the Of tools. do not claim
1or TINS machine more than what is able perform
win that description of labor which almost every
family is able to supply. without all interfering
with tie ordinary duties. In the first pfaee q child
IL or jbears of perfersd ali the labor after
having 6een 1T operate few apd if the firac-
tons are adhered to- will do much work in one day
as three four women i'll the ordinary way and the
work will be much better done. Below will be found
certificate from those who have purchased and nov
have in use one of these machines
ISHAM BLAKE
April L., 1856 93-tf
FAYETTEVILLE, n. c.. April g. 1856
We the undersigned. having purchased of Mr. 1sham
blake one OF the above machines cordially recommend
1T to the favor of the Public. 1t washes very RAPIDLY
and the work is much better done than is usually done
IN the Old way, and with less wear to the Clothing
1T far exceeds expectations. and has only to be
seen IN operation to satisfy the skeptcal of its
utility and economy. We have doubt of its being
generally used wherever introduced.
D. G. McRAE JSo D. WILLIAMS
w. J. ANDERSON, JOHN D. STARR
VIM McLAURIN JosEpH A. WoRrH
A. T. HURT, A. J. OHANLoN,
JAS. u SMITH, DAVID WEMYss
We in company with several other gentlemen saw
a a TOUR dollar bill which was very dirty and much
defaced, put in and washed by this machine re-
moving all the dirty appearance of the bill and leav
ing 1T perfectly legbc which shows there is LITTLE or
no rubbing produced in washing fine articles.
FRANK n. ROBERTS,
JAS. G. SMITH.
The North-Carolinian., 1857-05-09
PROSPECTUS
For the Year 1856. July to December
TWENTY.THI1D VOLUME.

In issuing the Prospectus of the Twenty-Thir' Vol
ume ofthe SOUTHERN LITERARY MESSENGER.
commencing with the July No. the Proprictors rely
solely the encouraging letters and promises Of the
friends of the Messenger to aid them in extending its
circulation and they beg to assure the public that
cxertions will be renittcd their part to maintain
the high character of the work. and to challenge the
patronage of all who valae sterling literary merit.
For TwentyOne Years. the Messenger has enleavored
reflect faithfully the Southern mind. while dsdaining
all aarrpw ., and | sectional views and has been alone
Of the PECULIAR INSTITUTIONS OF THE
SOUTHERN STATES.
To this office it will be devoted and will be prompt
to repel assaults upon the South, whether they
under the specios garb of fiction the direct form
of antislayery pamphlets At this critical uncture.
while our enemies employing literature their
most potent weapons of attack the Southern people
will surely not withhold their encoura cement from
work whose aim t shall be to strike blows in their de-
fence.
The Messenger will oore present its readers
aonh Rerleaos, Hstosacal and Biographical
Sketches. Norels. Tales, 7rauels, Essays, Poems,
Crst'ques, and Papers on the A,my, Nary and
other National Suleets
, WIN a view to ensure larger circulation of the
Mfs5I.N'IEh. the Propretors though they intend
the price of SUBSCRIPTION, which is now only
Three Dollars per. annum, In Advance
OR FOUR DOLLARS IF NOT PAID BEFORE THE
FIRST OF JULY IN ANY YEAR
,ottor 11 i1M,eemitting J., g us Fifteen Dollars in one
letter: WIZ pe ehtitled to Six Comics - VA
The Editorial aud Critical departmon+ f A.. ~,
senser Will continue under the cbarga of % s 'iee-
JOHN II. THOMPSON. ESQ
Aud VIII embrace copous notes current lter,t,r.
and reviews OF all new American or Forern eiature
general interest and value The Editor,s MS OF
be always fearlessly and honestly avowed Will
The Business Department is conductn5 h. -,
signed, to whom all communications of a e ohaer-
utre must be addressed. ess ma
MACFARLANE. FERGUSON. & co
Law Building, Franklin Street Rcbmond "
June l, 1856 O.
The North-Carolinian., 1857-05-09
DOBBLN HOUSE
POWERS s. TROY. PrOprietOrs.

AA The Proprietors of this Establishment an
fM@ nounce to the public, that owing to the con-
stany Increasing .s patr9nags extended to
accommodation by the addition of an extensive Dining
Room on the lower floor, and suta of Rooms the
second floor; thus enabling them to accommodate all
who may favor them with call. And they pledge
themselves increased exerton to give satisfaction
to their patrons.
Spacious Stables attached and careful Ostlers in
attendance
The eligible location of the Establishment, with the
experience of the Projectors in providing for the
comfort oftheir patrons they hope will them
a liberal share OF the travel
The Western and Southern arrive at and depart
from this House.
Carriages in attendance arrival and departure of
Steam Boats for the accommodation of passen gers.
Horses and Carriages furnished at any notice for
carrying travellers to any part the adjacent country
J. w POWERS. w. C. TROY
Fayetteville, May II, 1856. 98-tf.
The North-Carolinian., 1857-05-09
TUlsPENTINE INSPECTOR

Having been appointed Inspector of Naval Stores
l am prepared to perform all duties in my line of
business either at the River in Town. have a
convenient and con,modious WAREHOUSE on the
corner OF Gillespie Street, and be found at the
Store OF a. NJ Campbells when wanted.
Will take pleasure in attending to the business of
my country friends and hope by strict attention to
business to merit share of the public patronage. My
cnarges shall bc as moderate any can expect
l will do my duty to both buyer and seller
WM. r. WILEY.
Dec. 90 1856 29-tf
The North-Carolinian., 1857-05-09

All those indebted to me either by
Note or Account, are hereby notified that great
1y in want of money. and if they wish to
and confer favor they will call and make i'm
mediate payment or shall be compelled to put my
claims in the hands Of an officer, [ determined
to wait no longer. f. G. HALL,
Jan. 24 1857. If Rome
The North-Carolinian., 1857-05-09
NEW AND CHEAP GOODS
James Kvle

HAS Just received very large and general assort-
ment of GOODS Among which are,
French and English Merinoa
Do. Delains. Plain and Figured 49,
Dress Silks, Fig d and Plain
Black Filet Mits;
Sleeves and Collars
Cloths, Cassmeres and Satins;
Bear and Negro Blankets:
"a to I2-4 Byeached and Brown. Deinertica; g =
Sientternen' Il ady Made Cietb3H6 = 80
. Garpetins: Good and Common; ri
Boots and Shoes
Anchor Boiling Cloth
Kcrscys and Linseys
Irish Linens, Crash
Table Diaper and apkins.
With many other ortcles, all of whcl being pur
chased by the Package will be offered low prices
by wholesale retail
Nov. g. 1856. 23-tf
The North-Carolinian., 1857-05-09
WESTERN R4TIRO4D

The Fast Instaiment on the Stock of this Company
due on the lst January last and all arrearages
are bearing tnteresti Those who have net paid up
are earnestly requested to do so The work is going
OH and the money wanted to pay Contractors.
JNO. NJ. ROSE,
Treasr ". r. r, Co.
April II.
The North-Carolinian., 1857-05-09

TE K A S
oF SUBSCRIPTION TO THE CARoLINIAN
or single copy if paid in advance, per aanum 80 90
at the end of months, 50
at the end of months, 90
al the end of the year, so
No subscription will be received for a Shorter period
IL an one year unless paid in advance
With the view of extending the circulation and en-
HANGING the usefulness of the the proprietor Of
fers the following remarkably low
CLU1 RITES, IA~P.aRL4BLY IN ADVANCE:
s copies Of the Carolinian, year, SS 90
Rates Of Advertising:
Sixty cents per square of lines less, for the first
and 80 cents for each subsequent Insertion unless the
advertisement is published for than tive nsaths
when it will be charged
For three months, 81 %
Fer six months, 90
Fer twelve months, 10 90
All adver IS must have the desired number
serens marked them, ortherHise they will be in
serted till forbid and charged accordingly. Seecia/
attention is directed to this requisition
WIN. T. WIGHTMAN & CO.
The North-Carolinian., 1857-05-09

SPRING AND SUlIlIER GOODS
The Subscriber has just received and offers for sale
the largest and hest assortment of Goods that he
offered in this market consisting of all kinds of
Dress Goods for Ladies and Gentlemen also Saddles
Shoes and Hats of all descriptions Sugar. Coffee Mo-
asses Iron and Nails, Fish Salt &c. which will be
sold Low for CASH time to prompt payin q
customers PETER L. JOHNSON.
April Is. 1853. 46-3t Obs'r copy
The North-Carolinian., 1857-05-09

VALUABLE E IglhAM23]D3 FOR SAFE. SALE
The subscriber offers for sale the following tract
of land:
One tract containing 1900 acres. GOO of which is
good swamp there is in the county of Bladen,
about two hundred well drained, and about
thirty cleared and under fence, adjoining the
lands of G. Sutton and L. G.. Smith.
Also, l5o joining the lands Of D. johnson and
VIM. Bordaux.
$50 joining the lands of John Cain and E. Bowman
200 joining the lands of George Cain and
Elizabeth Melvin. The above lands I will sell and
give good time for good notes, will take young
groes and give the best of prices.
For further information address the subscriber at
Elzabethtown, n. C.
Jan 10. 1857. 32-3m R. p MELVIN
Wilmington Herald copy months and send bill to
subscriber.
The North-Carolinian., 1857-05-09
TO RAIL ROAD CoNrRAcroR.

TO RAIL ROAD CONTRACTORS.
Proposals for the graduation of the I'd Division of
the Western Rail Road, embracing Twelve Miles, (d
vided INTO secons will be received at the Office Of
the Company in Fayetteville until the 18th day of
May next
Profles and Specifications can be seen at the Office
of the Company.
CIIAS. B. M4ALLETT, Prcs't.
April Is, 1857.
The North-Carolinian., 1857-05-09
NEW YEARS CALL TO
ONE AND ALL.

wv NJ. OVERLY respectfully tenders his thanks
w to generous public for the liberal patron
age he has received from them since he has
business on his ewn hook. and hopes by strict
tention and nntlrlng industry, to merit continuance
of their avors.
He has hand and will constantly keep 4
good assortment of Saddles. Brides Martin gals. Also
Carriage, Buggy and Suky Harness, of all varieties
and of his own manu- facturc. Having in his employ
irst-rate workmen in the different branches of his
business he is not under the necessity of keeping
Northern work for sale. He has also on hand for
sale Wagon and Carriage Collars; Wagon, Carriage.
Buggy and Drovers' Whips OF every description, and
every other articles usually kept ia hts fnc.
Repairing attended to usual-done neatly and
with despatch.
n B. He earnestly requests all thosi indepted to
the late firm of Housto4& OVERLY to cell and settle
tho claims he holds against them, the settlement of
the partnership requires it without decay.
January 10, 1857. 32-3m
The North-Carolinian., 1857-05-09

Professor Woods Hair Restorative.
for sale by s. J. HINSDALE
Aug so. 1855. al3.tf
The North-Carolinian., 1857-05-09
w. p. Elliott,
CO NJ MIS- SION NJ Err 6 IIANT,
FAYETTEVILLE.

FAYETTEvILLE N. G..
Agent forL Co.'s Steamboat
Will attend promptly all business entrusted to hiecare
Oct 21. 1850. 21-tf
FOR S1LE
Heavy A Beaver Creek Sheetings.-
Y Cotton Yarn, Warp and Filling, Nos. 5to 10.
: - Also.
Belt. Picker, Roller and Lace LEATHEES.
Oils and Manufacturers Findings.
Winter strained. Sperm. Lard and Linseed Oils.
Shuttiies Isingglass, French Glue, Emory, Roller
Cloth and Glass Steps.
j. II. HALL, Pres. B. C. NJ. Co.
July 26, 1856. s-tf
The North-Carolinian., 1857-05-09

10000 lbs. Tallow wanted,
For which the highest cash price will be paid
Oct l, 1906 A. NJ. CAMPBELL.
The North-Carolinian., 1857-05-09

s4i Acres Of Land. lying On Cape Fear Rver-Sorc.
Dwelling Houses all in first rate order. The Store
ine business stand at the Cross Roads and the
aud is n st be eXc,llcd h~ in North Carolina.
ANY person desiring to purchase can obtain further
particulars respecting the property by calling en-
G; thor Of us Willis Creek the WmiA Ston Road
Is miles from Fayetteville.
SARAH WRIGHT.
Oct A. 1S-tf JAMES WRIGHT.
The North-Carolinian., 1857-05-09

". III. TU ik l. y & TON,
General ConamfssfoM Merchant.
NORTH WATER STREET.
Wilmington, ~. c.,
Wit give personal attention to the sale shipment Of
ail eonsRnments of Naval Stores or other eonntrv~
nroduce any other business entrusted to his
viii he promptly attended to-
Aprii 1e 1887, ~
The North-Carolinian., 1857-05-09
John p. SaariD
Valuable Land for Sale.

Valuable Land for Sale.
The subscriber offers for sale his entire lands ncI1
ding about eight hundred acres, lying fifteen miles
above Fayetteville and five miles from the mouth of
lower little river The land is level and healthy ard
well adapted to farming: there is about hundred
and fifty acres cleared and under fine state of cult
vation will sell it all together in small tracks to
suit purchasers For further particulars apply the
subscriber on the premises
ALEXANDER WALKER
July 10. 7-tf
The North-Carolinian., 1857-05-09

FOR SALE
r e ICED PRICES,
For CASH Short Time,
$50 Carriages, BarOuches,
RoCkAWAfS BUGG1ES Of e0ery descyiption
Many of which are finished. and the balance being
6nished daily; among which are MANY ne,c and
beautiful styles and one uery fine Carriage Some
OF them very light and all made in the best
and of the best materials. My facilities for doing
Carriage work are greater than any establishment
south and afford and determined sell work
of the best quality as low it be built for by
any
gv> Those who are indebted to will please pay
up business requires my outstanding debts BE
collected A. \. McKETHAN
August Is. 1856. If
The North-Carolinian., 1857-05-09
NOTICE.

NOTICE.
The Subscriber begs leave to inform his Customers
that he is receiving his SPRING AND SUMMER
STOCK consisting of
STAPLE e. FANCY DRY GOODS,
Boots and Shoes, Clothing.
.Strar Hats, Bonnets, and
Fancy Goods. Also Hard
1rarex Groceries and Cyockeyv
S. w. ERRANT
Lumberton. April 4 PM