t he ;-.wi&ft N a JDtoWffiiit k :iia -Li i i f it' b 1 if i'i . PEGGYDOGYREIi- When Peggy's arms her dog imprison I always wih my neck were hisen, How often would I stop and turn To get a pat from band like hem; And wien Ehe ki Toex s nose, Ob, don't I wish that I were those. Ah. PeggT. i'ft 'U "', r '' Thut you do just as others do I You hug and pat that dog of yourn,. Yet wish the while that he would turn According to abetter plan Into a real good looking man. And, while I'm getting on eo swimmm, rl like to know if you young women Hug your dogs, and hug again. Just 'cause you ain't got nary man? Jf so, you girls are sort o' mellow, To hug a dog, when any fellow Would gladly get down on his knees, Just for the tiniest little squeeze. I'll bet a coon I'll not be missin'. When you are in the mind for kisshi', So, Peggy, it is wrong to waste. Your huggin" on an ugly beast. A man can hug you back, he's stronger So practice on your dog no longer. A tIf cation will foe inside to the next General Assembly of North Carolina, to incorporate an Orphan Asvlum in the City of Charlotte. Nov 1.2, J8C6. Sale of 5aii(3. Pursuant to a decree of the Superior Court of Law of Mecklenburg County, at October Term, ISGti, I will fell at the Court House in Charlotte, on .Sat urday the 22d day of December nest, to the highest bidder, on a credit of six months, the purchaser giving Bond with good security, the following Lands belonging to the Estate of William A Owens, de feased, viz : Two Lots in the City of Charlotte, Nos. 354 and 357, adjoining th? Lot occupied by W K Iteid said Lots being subject to the Dower of the Avidow of W A Owens. Also, one-half interest in two Lots in the City of Charlotte, Nos. 3'.i and 41, now occupied by Mrs Jane E Owen?, and subject to her dower. Also, one-half interest in a tract of land, just without the corporate limits of Charlotte, on the South-west, adjoining the lands of the late John Irwin, Dr Asbury and others, subject also to the life interest of Mrs Jane E Owens. C. OVERMAN, Administrator of W A Owens, dee'd. Charlotte, Nov 12, 18(56 Ct hammond &. Mclaughlin Have just received a large Stock of fresh Groceries, consisting in -part of 50 Barrels Sugar, assorted, 30 " Molasses, 20 TJag3 Coffee, 50 Kegs Nails, 50 Boxes Cheese, assorted, Bagging and Hope, Mackerel, Salmon, Halibut, Codfish, Herring, and -. Blue Fish, a superior article, Hardware, Leather, Saddles, kc. Together with every article usually kept in a Family Grocery Store. Produce of all sorts take n in exchange for Goods. Nov 5, 18CG. CAWOLBl SAMIOiV, Opposite st National Bank. A large and select assortment of Foreign and Do mestic Ales, Wines, Brandies, Gins, Rums, Whis keys, Segars, kc. kc, together with everything eatable and drinkable which is to be found in any first class ilestaurant OYSTBHS Fresh every morning, and served in every style. ST FREE LUNCH every day from 11 to 1. Nov 26th. A. A. HEATH & CO. IMPORTANT TO THE PUBLIC. "MONEY SAVED IS MONEY MADE." c&j 33. j533I:TQ""sEJ2I3Xj, OF CHARLOTTE .(, C , Assures the citizens of North and South Carolina, that they are prepared to veiifv the above maxim, by offering their Luge and extensive Stock of Dry Hoods, Groceries, Hardware, Stationaries, Notions, Furnishing Goods, llibbons, Laces, Hats, Bonnets, llOOTS AND SHOES, to Retailers at wholesale prices. They have employed hands to niannfaeture espe cially for them the following: Hats, Caps, Boots, Shoes and Clothing, with which they will keep the Charlotte market well supplied. Their Clothing are made of the best material and in the latest style. All their Goods are of the latest Importation. T 21 12 IH DRESS C200DS, both for Ladies and Gentlemen are of the latest and most approved Patterns. They are thankful to the citizens of Charlotte and surioundihg country for their Very liberal patronage heretofore extended, and hope to merit a continuance of the same. One door North of Mansion House. Call once and you will be iuduced to call again 1J. & B. EMANUEL. Nov 12, 18G6. MERCHANT TAILORING AND CLOTHING ESTABLISHMENT, cimrlotti;, r. c. EDWARS) FUffjLIftftS, (Successor to Fullings fe Co., Fullings, Springs k Co., and Fullings & Springs ) Respectfully inform the citizens of Charlotte, and surrounding country, that he will continue the merchant Tailoring and Clothing is ir s i a i: s s , at tbe old Stand, No. 4, Granite Row, nest door be low, the Southern Express Office, and directly oppo site, the Mansiou House. Persons wishing to buy a good ariicleof Clothing, ready made or made to measure, will find it to their advantage to call before purchasing elsewhere, as a practical experience of twenty-five years in all the various branches of the trade, warrants us :u savins that we can fcive entire satisfaction. In our Custom Department, w have on hand a ine assortment of Biolley and Moscow BEAVERS, BLACK FRENCH CLOTHS, Doeskin and Fancy Cassimeres, Black and Fancy Silk Velvets, Black Silks, Satins and Merino Vest ing, all ot which will be made to order in the latest and most approved style, onto uit the tastes of our ' customers.1 ' " thir Stock of HATS are acknowledged by good judge !obe the finest ever brought to this market, t Come and see. J Oar Furnishing Goods have been bought nirectj? j from the Importers, exclusively in that line, conse- j quently we can offergrear inducements to purchasers. ' Our SHIRTS have been manufactured expresslv ! for 'our own trade: Orders -are" also received for Shirts made to measure. ' " ' '". , EDWARD FULLINGS N. B. -Gold taken at its highest market value. Oct 221866 tf " ' MAXEPAOTlTHEn nr SADDLES & HARNESS :Near the Poit Office, v . C II A RLOTTE, N. o7 gy IHdcs ' bought and ' sold, "i. March 5, 186 y-pd . 7 The Proposed Cqngkesspf Jbwsjn Paris. The Gazette d& France, alluding to tbe Jew ish Couhcil which is to assemble - in Paris next year, remarks that the meeting will be -especially called to decide the following questions : The abolition of the prohibition of certain articles of food; the suppression of polygamy which exists Among the Jews in Algeria; and the recognition of Jemale. children as equally qualified to inherit in that country with males. The French Gov ernment is said to be very anxious for the re forms relating to the African colony, as there are in Algeria forty thousand Jewish families, composed of industrious people, who are not subject to the general laws of the civil code. - Cuano. : Three Hundred Sacks Genuine Peruvian Guano, and Fifty Barrels of Pure Bone Dast, now in Store and for sale bv - - - - HUTCHISON, BURROUGHS & CO., Nov 12, 1866. Opposite National Bank. DIRECT IMPORTATION. Ivory Balance Handle Table Knives and Forks. it ti .4 Dessert, " " " Bone, Stag and Cocoa Handle " " " Carvers of every description. Pocket Cutlery, Scissors, Sbearp, Ac. All of the best makers, and purchased by one of the firm, and for sale at less than New.York prices at ELLAS & COHEN'S. Photographic Albums, The largest, finest and most beautiful assortment, suitable for wedding and birth-day presents, just imported direct. " Musical Albums, Pearl Albums, Morocco Albums, Leather Albums, Cheap Albums. ELIAS & COHEN. . c FANCY ARTICLES, Of every description, consisting in part of Ladies' and Gents' Writing Dcsk3. Work Boxes, Paper Mache ink Stand3, Portfolios, Ladies Companions, Pearl Card Cases and Boxes, Morocco Trai elling Bags, Courier Bags, Purses, Pocket Books, English Hair and Tooth Brushes, &c , Ac, to which we invite the inspection of our friends and customers, just re ceived direct from Europe and for sale by ELIAS & COHEN. Nov. 5, 1?65. At the Old Established 1RUG STORE Of F. SCARR, may be found everything in the Drug line, of genuine quality. February 26, 1806. WILSON BROTHERS, Are now receiving a complete assortment of FALL AND WINTER GOODS, consisting in part of DeLaines, Poplins, DeBago, Alpacca, Bombazine, Prints, Domestics, Woolens, Dress Trimmings. A large Stock of Notions, Flannels, Blankets, lla'.s, Caps, Boots, Shoes, &c. HARDWARE! A complete assortment at lower rates than any offered in this market. Oct 1. 186G tf "SPRINGS' CORNER." I now offer to the public a COMPLETE FALL STOCK of STAPLE AND FANCY DRY GOODS, Hardware, Boots, Shoes, Hats and Groceries. As I wish to reduce my Stock very low by the end of the present season, I will sell at unusually small profits to WHOLESALE and RETAIL CUS TOMERS, for Cash. Sept 24, 1866. A. SINCLAIR. J . il D.I B A U JI & CO (2J Door from the Court House,) Respectfully inform the public that they are con stantly receiving additions to their large Stock of x:o."z- GOODS, Ready-Made Clothing, Boots, Shoes, HARDWARE AND CROCKERY. They invite an examination of their Stock of LADIES' DRESS GOODS, consisting of every variety of Good3 in that line. Also, a full assortment of GENTLEMEN'S FUR WISHING GOODS, in large supply. These G.oods will be sold at moderate rates at WHOLESALE OR RETAIL Country Merchants will find it to their advanl?go to give us a call and examine our Goods and prices .AH re invited to visit our Store before making their purchases. We charge nothing for showing our Goods. , J.. BUXBAUM & CO , Oct 8, 18C6 - 2d door from Court House. R. K. TIDDY & BROTHER, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL nOOHSELLESlS Si STlTIOrEItS, Trade Street, Charlotte, Ar. C. Tiddy & Brother, Booksellers, h.ive constantly on band, a great variety of SCHOOL 8c MISCELLANEOUS BOOKS, which they sell on accommodating terms. We have on hand a full stock of Bibles, Prajer Books, Presbyterian Psalms and Hymn Books, A. E. Hymn Books, Baptist Psalmodies and Lutheran Hymn Books. BLANK BOOKS. ; Also, on hand, and constantly receiving 31ank Books of various sizes for merchants and business men generally. A good supply of Cap, Letter, Note, and Bill Pa per constantly on hand. Also, Legal Cap, which we sell at moderate prices. MUSIC. Sheet M iisic, Piano Forte Instructors, Presbvte rian Psalmodist, (Sharp and Round Notes,) Timbrel of Zion, Southern : Harmony, Christian -Minstrels,' Sacred Harp, and Sabbath School Bell. 5 1 Oct 2D. 1866. TIDDY & BRO. JAMES GORDON',, Norfolk, Va. Wll. A. HEARSE, WUson, N. C. JAMES GORDON & CO , V o em mission .llcrchants, NORFOLK, VIRGINIA. In view of the high tax imposed on Cotton by the United States, say. three cents a pound and twenty cents. a bale for .weighing; and with the hope of in ducing the .Merchants and Planters to sell their Cotton in Norfolk and thereby assist in establishing a direct lineof steamer to Liverpool, ve will sell Cotton for I, per cent commission. - Our house was'established in 1828," consequently our long experience enables us to promise a faithful and prompt discharge of our duties to all. produce consigned to.our care.. . - , ' Oct t9,-186G 1 3m ' ' ; ; A. OppenlieinieiV Manufacturer' andv;Jxbbef tT'lIatj, Caps,: Straw Goods', Furs, 4c.; &c; ' "1 No. bMMarlcet "Street" PHILADELPHIA. Ladies' and Misses Fanty Hits of every description j Oct 29. 1SJG. " i . r J H. B, WILLIAMS . V , ' ' .'8- B. MKACHAM. We bave associated ourselves in the. MERCAN TILE BUSINESS, under tbe style of ' , f -'' Williams & ITIeacliaiii. , We intend keeping a . large and general :sort- mont. of all kinds of GOODS. . r.! :. i We will be pleased to see our friends aud ac- quaiotanccs at any time in the CARSON BUILP- f ivrn 1 f.Am let Nfliinnnl -Kftn lr;" .J iAl . uuiu o iii"" c" - -. WILLIAMS & MEACH AM.. Sept. 11, 1866. , If-, , r,,.. Williams A Meacham, Will bny Cotton and Produce of all kinds on com mission. All Good3 consigned to themfor sale will be promptly attended to. " ' ;' WILLIAMS & M EACH AM. Sept. 17, 1866. tf. OF THE LARGEST ASSORTMENT OF We are receiving daily a beautiful Stock of FALL GOODS, consisting of . ' Calicoes, DeLanes, Poplins, Alpaccas, Merinoes, Hoop and Balmoral Skirts, Jaconets and Cambrics, Hosiery, LADIES' HATS AND CLOAKS, Ready-Made Clothing, . . ; ,; Boots and Shoes, -Truuks, Notions and GROCERIES, and a great many other articles, too numerous to mention. BUXBAUM & LANG, Corner Store, under Mansion House. Sept 24, 1866. v ' ' ' ' WITTKOWSKY & RIKTEfcS, Between the two Drug Stores, Are receiving n large and varied assortment of 1TzxLl. anci "Winter GOODS, BOOTS AND SHOES, HEAD i -MADE CLOTHING, &c , Which they are desirous of selling off at WHOLESALE AND RETAIL At a small advance on NEW YORK COST. tjr Country Merchants and others are respect fully requested to call and examine this Stock, of Goods before making their purchases. WITTKOWSKY & RINTELS, " - Opposite the Democrat Office, between the two Drugstores, Charlotte. Oct 1, 1866 tf f2os, Sheep, CattSe, &c. I wish to engage 150 fat Hogs, weighing from 15C pounds and upwards, say 50 per month, commencing the 1st of October. I also want to buy one hun dred head of good fat Beeves, and one hundred head of Sheep, and 6 or 8 good Milch Cows with young Calves. Those having any of the above will please call on me at once. I will pay a fair price. W. A. COOK, Town Butcher. Sept 24, 1866. tf FAMILY GROCERIES. The Subscribers having associated themselves to gether in the Grocery Business, at the Stand heretofore occapied by J. M. Sanders & Co., on Trade street, are now prepared to supply the country with all kinds of GROCERIES, and every thing usually kept in a Grocery Store, at such prices as will give satisfaction. t . All kinds of Country Produce taken in exchange for Goods. Call and see U3. " We will treat you right, and sell you Goods as cheap as any house in Charlotte. , - - J. M.-SANDERS. A. R. HOMESLY. Oct. 22, 1866 3m ira. d. 1j. moody & co., Having bought out RIGLER & ROBINSON, now occupy their old Stand, NO. 5, GRANITE ROW. where they will be pleased to have their friends call and see them, especially when they want any thing inthe CONFECTIONERY line. Our Stock con sists of ' s . Candies, Raisins, Fruits, Preserved Fruits, Nuts, Spice, Cloves, Citron, Cur rants, Extracts, Lemon Syrup, Sardines, Lobsters, Matches, Blacking, - Smoking and Chewing Tobacco, Cigars, and many other articles too numerous to mention. ' R. M. ROBINSON. M. D. L. MOODY. Sept 10, 18G6. 3ra ED. W. GROOr. EDWARD LONERGAN. S1ECKLEIVI2URG HOUSE OS TUB EUROPE 7i P li AN; MEALS FURNISHED AT ALL HOURS. Transient and Permanent Boarding. Agents for the Celebrated "Nanse'mond" River Oysters, of which a constant supply will be kept. THE BAR Is slocked with the choicest Wines, Liquors, Ale3 and Cigars. GROOT & LONERGAN, Oct 15, 1866 6m ' Proprietors. BUUKETT, McISNlT &AhIT COMMISSION MERCHANTS, No. 3G Whitehall Street, NEW YORK. Liberal Cash Advances made on Consignments. Cotton, Tobacco, Naval Stores, and all sorts of Southern Produce will have the special attention of our Mr. Mc lnnis, who flutters himself that he under stands handling Southern produce he having been for the hwt 18 years engaged in business in Wil mington, N. 0, ., Oct 8, 1866. C. B. DIBBLE. B. G. WORTH. GJEO. M. DEWEY. DIBBLE, WORTH & CO., C o iai m s sion 31 e r c li a ii t s? 1SS Pearl Street, NEW YORK. Prompt personal atteation to Sales of Cotton, Naval Stores and 'r General Produce, with cfuick reinftW.-1 :s ' - 1 ' "4 . ept 17, J866. , I U ;3aipdj V. .-. j: Augs. Gr. Meyer & Co., MASCFACTfKEUS OF ' AVhite Lead, Saltpetre, Varnishes, Lampblack, Putty, Paints, &c. No 100 Lomlar'd Street, BALTIMORE, July 17, 1866 , 6mpd . The Southern Express Company, For the transportation . of raerchanUise, valuable packages, specie, bank notes, bonds, kc, for ail part of the South and Southwest, in-connection with nADAMS EXPRESS-COMPANY, have established their agency at 59 BROADWAY, NEW VORKj--where orders to call for goods to be forwarded Soalb.vilLre.eif;pypmpi;atirniion. Merehanise'and, valuables elivered io Haraden's, Kinsleys,rAmericari and United States ExprVss.Coni panies, for the Soil thera Express Cdmpanyr will re ceive prompt dispatch. ' ' " " ";' ' '' '" For psiculars, rates of freight, ke. apply at the;Oft1ce.of Jhe Soaiherji Express Company K $3 Broadway.' ; r r ' ' H. B. PLANT, - ' ;. Pe.sr 13, 18?5. "President; !e1 IA, ) : UNITED STATES I INTERNAL REV ' ' ! Hh Bi stRicT, 'Nojrtii Carolina - n ' 4 :-: - SALISBURY,' Sept. 22d, 1866."' In compliance with .instructions-from the Com missioner of tlnternal Revenue, I hereby designate tbe following places in this District, where an, As sessor'oi1 an Assistant 'Ass'essbrj" and a Collector. or a Deputy Collector will be located on the days're spectively named; for the purpose of weighing and appropriately marking mider the - Internal Revenue laws, (Act approved July 13, 1866,) any cotton which may be.brought to those several places from the places where the same was produced, in the same districtjYiz : ;- ' ,;;f' ; "V ' Salislitry, ' Statesville Monda j Wednesday pnd Friday'. r ' " Concord Charlotte Tuesday ', Thursday & Friday. China Gr ova, Harris btlrff Monday, Wednesday and Friday. . 1 . : : . - ,: Lincolnton 'Tuesday and Friday. , i . - , , , H. H. HELPER, Assessor. Oct 1,' 18G6 tf ... , ' x'' u-: BAKERY1 "''') ' I have opened a BAKERY-at my old Stand, op posite the Presbyterian Church, where wj.ll be kept constantly on hand fresh BREAD, CAKES,, &c. Families supplied at all hours, and on reasonable terms. . ' I also, "keep a full sopply of --.': - FAMILY GROCERIES and supplies, consisting of Bacon, Flour, Lard, Su gar, Coffee, Teas, Cheese, Fish, Sardines, Tobacco, Cigars, and all fine Groceries. . A share of the public patronage solicited. T bave been long in business here, and am determined to keep up my reputation for selling good articles at fair prices. ' M. D. L. MOODY. Sept 24, 1866. tf NEW FALL GOODS. Next Door to the Court House, Charlotte, N. C. JAMES I1AUTY & CO., receiving a good supply of Dry Goods, Hardware, Groceries, .... . CROCKERY and GLASSWARE, Hoofs and Slsoes, Ilafs and Caps, which will be sold low for Cash. Call and examine our Stock. JAMES H ARTY & CO. Charlotte, Oct 22, 1866. tf : GROCERIES. Sugar, Coffee, Molasses, Cheese, No. 1 Mackerel, Pepper, Spice, Soda, Ginger, Starch, Soap, Candles, Snuff, &c. - JAS-1IARTY & CO.' . Charlolte,,N C., Oct.22, ;8t6. . tf WOOD YARD. I have established a WOOD YARD in the city, where I shall keep Wood at one price, the year round. Green and seasoned Hickory, Oak and Pine, delivered at a moments notice, by the load or Cord. If I am liberally sustained this will be a permanent institution, and I shall be enabled to furnish Wood at a greatly reduced price. J. M. DAVIDSON. Sept 24, 1866 " tf Wil., Charlotte & Ruth. Railroad. " On and after Monday, the 17th Sept.,' 1866, the Passenger Train will run daily (Sundays excepted) on the Western Division of this Road, as follows: . GOING WEST. ARRITR. 7 50 A. M. 8 .35 . 9 25 " 10 00 " 11 10 STATIONS. Charlotte, Tuckasegee, Brevard's, Sharon, Lincolnton, Cherryville. GOING EAST. Cherryville, : Lincolnton, Sharon, . , Brevards, Tuckasegee, . Charlotte, LEAVE. 7 00 A. M. 1 55 8 40 9 30 10 15 it it i 100 P.M. 2' 10 " 2 45 " , , 3 35 " 4 15 " B. S, GUION, Eng'r Sc Sup't. 50 P. M. 40 " 3 30 it 10 10 . By order of Sept 17, 1366 Charlotte & S. C. Railroad. .Columbia, S. C, Nov. 5, 1866. On and after Wednesday, 6th inst.. Through Passenger Tiains will be run over this Road as fol lows. Leave Columbia, Arrive at Charlotte-, Leave Charlotte, Arrive at Columbia, Nov 13, 18G6. 3 10 A. M. . 9 40 A. M. . 6 10 A. M. , 1 40 P. M. JAMES ANDEBSON, Superintendent. Gen'l Supt's Office, Charlotte & S. C. R. R., Columbia, S. C, Aug. 25, 1866. J nediictioift bi" Elate. On and after September 1st, the Local Freight and Passenger Tariffs over this Road will be reduced as follows, viz r : FROM CIIAHLOTTK TO COLUMBIA. ' First Class Freight, 75 cents per 100 lbs. Second " " 60 . " " " " Third " . " 40 ' " " " Passenger Fare, $7.00 through. Corresponding rates to intermediate Stations. . ; ' Through Tickets to Charleston and Augusta will be on sale within a few davs at reduced rates. ' JAMES ANDERSON, Sup't. . Sept 3, 1866. 7 - R. M. OATES. - ! W. OATES. R. JTI. OITES & CO., (Successors to Oates, Williams. & Co.,) GENERAL GROCERY, Produce and Commission Merchants, Charlotte, N. C. Aug 20, 1866. 5m ' L S WILLIAMS, of Charlotte, N C. A. C. BLACK, of New Orleans. F. W. WILLIAMS, of New Orleans. WILLIAMS, BLACK & CO., - CO M Itl I S S I O I M E It C HAiHTS, No. 126 Pearl Street, New York Special attention given to the sale of Cotton, To bacco.'Naval Stores, Yarn and Domestics. - Consignments to us are covered by Fire and Marine Insurance as soon as freighted, from all Depots on all Railroads in North and South Carolina, and Georgia, 6nd from all. Southern shipping ports, through to New York, whether advice pf shipmeut is received or not. references: G F Watson, Richmond. ' " .- T J Corprew, Norfolk. W T Sutberlin. Danville, Yd. -- John Wilkes, Preslst Na. Bank, Charlotte, N C. X'has Dewey, Cashier; State Bank, Raleigh, N C. R M Johnsion, Pres Ex. Bank, Columbia, S C. F M Gilmer, Montgomery, Ala. Wells, Adair & Co , Atlanta, Ga. . , P A Scranton, Augusta, Ga. - Win Johnston, Pres C and S C Railroad. , R R.Bsiclgers, Pres? W and W Railroad. ,, ' ... R W'Lassiter, Director R and G Railroad. A V Rucker. Pres. 1st Na. Bank, Lynchburg, Creevy, Nickerson & Co., New Orle&n3. -W G Robinson, Pres. Mech' 4; Tmd's Baak. N. O. Bradley, Hill 'Te Co. f Savannah, Ga: " " . R, D Poyt, Mobile, Ala. v- ' - October 8, 1866 - ' 6m : ' - " HIDES BOUGHT AND SOLD BY : : S. M. HOWELL. . Near the Post Office;' "CHA RLOTTE. N, C. - September ,"-1 866 1 " ' . . .. , . , .. ; . , ' ' .. - -' i ' - i -I . Peii8ions Z - Pensions I ! - y' , Tbenindersigned is fprepared.to getU.od-Penr: sionersftjtored 'txs the Pension Rolls and collect their bffck pay.' Afl. pensioners in th? . Revelation, ihe war " ofv:18I2,'asid "the Mexiran Varl t bnce :;,r:r ; vlf c. w. downing, ' v 't '-''' Times Office, CharJoUe, N.C.--'August 20, 18CG r r Asiessor'is Office, ; j- t. butlek, ; WATCH AND CLOCK MAKER, M CHARLOTTE If.C. Has just received the .finest Stock of GOODS ?er offered in this market, consisting of .'.rv. -i WATCHES. Fine Gold Hunting American and English Watches of the best makers. Ladies fine Gold Hunting Ge neva Watches ; fine Silver American, English and Swiss Watches. Watches of all sorts and all sixes, from Five Dollars to Three Hundred.,, .. ' CLOCKS, I have some of , .the best which I will: sell at prices to pleas anv one. ........ , - .,'.:,! JEWELRY. . - ;! t would say to the ladies, eonae and se for yoar selyes, the finest Stock ever offered in this city, con sisting of fine Jet Sets ; fine Gold and Enamel Sets;, fine Coral Sets ; Loeket Pins, Ear-rings, &c. ' - SILVER WARE; Silver Tea and Table Spoons," Forks and Thimbles ; plated Tea and Table Spoons, Forks. Butter-Knives and Cups, Castors, &c. ' . . SPECTACLES. ! V, Pine Gold, Silver, Steel, &c, to suit all ages. f..GuD3, Pistols and. Cartiidges, and Musical In struments. - -. 'r. The above Goods I will sell cheaper than you can buy them in New York or elsewhere. The highest price paid for OLD GOLD AND SILVER. " Watch Glasses only 25 cents. Please accept my sincere thanks for your kind and libera patronage to me since my return from the army. ' Sept 17, 18G6. ' J.T.BUTLER. STEJXHOUSE & MACAULAY, COMMISSION MERCHANTS, Charlotte, N. C.,and GO Pearl St , New York. Prompt personal attention to the sale of cotton, cottonyarns, naval stores, 4c, and the purchase of merchandise generally. , References John Wilkes and T H Brem, Esq'rg, Charlotte, N C ; Jordan Womble, Esq, Raleigh, N C; O G Parsley & Co, Wilmington, N C; D Paul & Co, and Robt Mure & Co, Charleston, S C; Wilcox & Hand, Augusta, Ga ; Dunlop, Mohcure' & Co, Richmond, Va ; Tannahill, Mcllwane & Co, N Y ; Partridge, Wells & Co, New York. A.ug 15, 186G. " - ; ' iTI AI SIOIV ' HO US E, On the 1st of November, to meet the necessities of the times, I will furuish DAY BOARD at $20 per month. My' table will be supplied with all the market affords. FRESH FISH and OYSTERS will be received regularly. Every effort will be made to keep a first class Hotel, and by attention to the comforts of the guest, to merit the patronage of a liberal public. ' . - Omnibuses will be at the Depot to carry passen gers to the Hotels and to private houses. A long experience in the Hojel business guaran tees me in promising the guest all that anj reason able man may require. V.' ?." MOORE. jg" Attached to the House is a Bar well fitted up and supplied with choice WINES, LIQUORS, ALE and CIGARS of the most favorite brands. Oct 15, 1866 . tf WHO WAISTS A PIAftOf Several Patrons of the Concord Female College have requested my aid in securing Good Pianos For their use. This has induced me to makf ar rangements with some of the best manufacturers which enable me to furnish instruments of the first class at reduced prices. I can save each purchaser from $40 to $100. Price lists of the manfacturers will be sent to those who desire them, to aid them in making selections, When selections shall have been made the money can be sent to me at my expense, by the Southern Express, and a Piano will be shipped to the Depot the purchaser may designate. Each Piano sold will be fully warranted. Address me at Statesville, N. C. ' J. M. Tf. CALDWELL. May 7, 1866 y New Founclry AND MACHINE SU0P, At Charlotte, ZKT- O. ; M. MART 2 IV & CO., ' Having removed their WGiks from Stowesville, Gas ton county, to Charlotte," respectfully inform thtir old patrons and the public generally that they have opened a Foundry & ITIncEiinc Shop at the old Navy Yard lot, in the city of Charlotte, where they are prepared to make all sorts of cA:sTiisrGrS For Steam Engines, Mills, Factories, Water Wheels, Cane Mills, Farming Implements, &c. Ac ItEPjilltlJirG. Particular attention will be paid to repairing of all kinds. All work shall be done in the very nicest style, and the best material used. M. MARTIN, JOHN WILKES, Jun 25, 1866 Charlotte, N. C. J. Y. BKYCE & CO., General Commission Merchants, CHARLOTTE, N. 0. Particular attention paidio the selling of all kinds of Produce. Cotton and Tobacco. J6g-Highest cash price paid for Cotton. All orders from a distance promptly attend ed to. . , J. Y. BRYCE. W.'II. BRYCE. March 5, 180G. , - -.. - The Southern Offer unsurpassed facilities for the shipment (from AUGUSTA and points SOUTH) of Cotton, Cotton Goods, and heavy freights, for Savannah, New York, and all points NORTH and WEST, . Through Receipts given on which Insurance can be effected at lowest rates. Internal Revenue Tax will be paid or Bonds given by this Company ; in accordance with regulations of the United States Treasury Department. For particulars and rates, inquire of Southern Express Company. ThisCompanv is now prepared to forwaid , c GOLD AND SILVER COIN, CURRENCY PARCELS, . . AND . FREIGHTS, To Petersburg, Va, : , Lynchburg, Va, Danville, Va. Bristol, Tenn. Greensboro, N C, Raleigh, NC, Goldsboro, N C, Salisbury, N C, Weldon, N C, Wilmington, N C, r AXD.TO.WAY STATIONS OS THE Virginia and Tennessee Railroad, South-Side Raili road, Petersburg Railroad, North Carolina Railroad, Raleigh and Gaston Railroad, Wilmington and Wel don Railroad, and Western N. C. Railroad. - LETTERS,, MONEY PACKAGES, AND SMALL PARCELS, To Columbia, S C, ' Augusta, Ga, Macon. Ga,; . Mobile, Ala, " . , Selma, Ala, " Charleston, S C, Savannah, Ga, Columbus, Ga, Monfgomer, Ala, Jackson, Miss, New Orleans, La, , AND TO WAV STATIOXS OS TUB Charlotte k hC. Railroad, South Carolina Rail road, Georgia Railroad, Macon and Western Rail road, Atlanta and West Poini Railroad; Southwest ern Railroad, Southern Railroad, and Alabama and Mississippi Railroad; " ? '- --. - - All Goods shipped by the Adams and, Harnden Express Companies, and marked to-the care of . the Southera Ei4ress Company, .will be ' prompt!; for warded to deist hiatioa. ' ' ; r: -Freigns sbipped b'y steamship to ourVc'ftre will be forwarded by Express without charge for 'com mission or drayage. '. - :i , i.-; -, C If orders are left at onf Offire g6ods"WHl be cal led for and forwarded bv first Rxpreg.' . .Vt :r SOUTflERN EXPRE"SS CO5."7 .Charlotte, A ug. li, ifi55. A general -assortment,' al ways on'hand, at - v Feb 5, 1866 . , , SCARR'S DIIUG STORE. r TAYIiOIt &VUUtCAIV, i .,CHAlUjO.TTJS;ia,ir - WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALERS In DRY GOODS ;,r4 Boots and Shoes, - Hats and Caps, Hardware, Crockery, &c, , Respectfully inform the public i that they keep con. staatly on hand a - general assortment of Goods to the above lines, which they will Bell at - wholesale or retail on favorableerms for cash, i - .. They invite attention J heir large- -stock of Dry Goods, Boots,- Shoes, Hats, Caps, Hardware and Crockery, and request those wishing to purchase to give them a call. , . , ., .. Tin and Sheet-Iron Ware." In this 'department every -article can be found that may be desired.' , . . ., - fig All sorts of Tin and Sheet-Iron Job fork done at-short notice. v,; . Cooking- Stoves, Of all sizes ' and patterns, furniture complete, in general assortment. - ' Fairbanks' Scales. .We are Agents for- tbe sale of the celebrated Fair, banks' Scales, all sizes. . TAYLOR k DUNCAN. May 14, 1866 ' 1 ' - . CHARLOTTE .... Steam Refined Caiidj Jlanufaclory, Wliolvttulv aiul Ueiuil. The subscriber is now manufacturing all torts of CANDIES, CAKES, BREAD, &c. kc. Plain and Ornamental Cakes, for Weddings and Parties, always on hand or made to order. ' Merchants and dealers in Candies will find it to their interest to purchase from me, as 1 will give satisfaction both in price and quality. - ' Orders from a: distance attended, to. at short notice. J. G. C. LEISER, - One door south of the Mnnsion Hon.c . Tryou street, Charlotte, N.C.' March 12, 1866 , ' y , ; ... . . , EXPRESS COIYIPA1VIES. The SOUTHERN EXPRESS COMPANY hsva moved their oflice in RICHMOND under the Spots wood Hotel,. Main street, between: Eighth and Ninth streets. The Southern Express - Company are now prepared to forward, at Reduced Rate,- . Curreney, Coin, Valuables and Freight, .. . To all accessible points in the South. , , .,, All goods shipped from the North by the Adams or Harnden Express Companies will be transferred to the SOUTHERN EXPRESS COMPANY to "com plete transportation. " ' ' ' JB" Goods shipped from the North by steamship and marked to the care of Southern Express Com pany will be promptly forwarded to destination free of charge for commissions and draynge. ' Arrangements have been made with Uie Danville Railroad Company, and we now receive freight for all Way Stations on that road at the same rates as were formerly charged by the Danville Railroad Ex press. . . Goods called for WITHOUT EXTRA CIJAUGE and promptly forwarded. SOUTHERN EXPRESS COMPANY. RICHMOND AND DANVILLE RAILROAD. Notick. To give facilities to the public on tie line of this road for the transportation of small packages by Express, an arrangement has been made with the SOUTHERN EXPRESS. COMPANY by which their wagons in Richmond and Danville will call for and receive all Express Freight intended for this Road, on notice being given at their oflice, and their wagons will deliver nil Express Freight arriv ing by this Road FHEE OF ANY EXTRA CIIARCH FOR RECEIPT OR DELIVERY, and the rates of Express Freight will be the same as charged by this Company. ' THOMAS DODAMEAD, Dec 18, 18G5 tf , Superintendent. Chaklotte, Dec. i8, 18C5. All freight forwarded with promptness and dis patch, il being carried on Passenger and Mai! trains and not on slow freight trains.' f Rate as low as by any company. T, D. GILLESPIE, Agt.. , IHO; AND CASTINGS. 30,000 lbs. wrought and rolled Iron, ' Castings, &c, for sale for cash or baiter for corn, oats, peaii, cotton jam; and cloth of different kinds. My Blast Furnace is now in operation and I am prepared to fill orders for Machinery, Cooking Ware, kc. ' Terms cash. - - '- I want to employ some good bollow-ware Mould ers and some good Miners. I wish to make cpn-. tracts for the cutting of 5,000 cord9 wood; also for coaling. : Apply soon at mv Furnace six miles East of Lincolnton, N. C " . . , J. W. DERR. February 12, I8G6 ypd To Bakers and Confectioner. AMMONIA. A largo quantity of Ammonia can be boupr'it lou by the Jar at SCARR'S DRUG STORE. February 5, 1866 'J W. GOODMAN, of Mississippi, A. P. MERRILL, Jr., of New York, General Commission Merchants, 36 New Street, xNEW YOUK. We bave made nn arrangement by which Mr D W COURTS, late Public Treasurer of North Carolina, becomes interested in all the business sent us. from that State." He is not associated now with the firm of Bennett, Van Pelt k Cb, New York. We Lope' his friends will patronize as. Dec ?5. 18G5 . tf . .. c. n. KOB1KSOK. ' DR. II. n"i 'ROBIXSO'X. C. H. ROBINSON & CO., Commission & Poniarding Merchant vit,9iixaToxt n; c. ' Prompt attention given to orders and cpnsin ments. - ' Jan 29, 186G, tf - V - ' Southern apii Coiiipniiy. TheSonfhern Express Company has opened com munication with ail Northern and Western 'Stale?,' and is notrprepared to forward Freight, Sloney ahd valuable Packages safely and 'promptly. - Messen gers leave Charlotte daily, connecting at i Raleigh with Adams'. Express Company, and at Richmond with Adams' and Haroden'j Express Companies.' Letters will oe forwarded by this Company to all pomtsSouth and North having no mail facilities. . : T, L..G1LLSPIB, Agent. Charlotte,. Jung J0r 1805 . t , , .... .. James . River Insunmce f ompanvi IIOWARDSVILLK, VA. CUAKTEUED CAPITAL, 1,500,000. CY W: DOWNING, -AqIiu, Charlotte, N C , This old, tried,- and solveDt company deals ViheT ally, pays promp'ly, aud a.ks patronage. See belowj to which many others similar iould be ftddedJ ; ( V . Richmoko-, V., Feb. 15, 18C8. Via the month of DeCemberl863, we had Cotton bnrned which was insured in the James River Com pany, and ita part of loss, 'a mounting to one 'hous and seven hundred and thirtr-tbree doIUrs nu thirty three, cetts, was paid promptly as : ocn M nrnnf: khri. 'wAa furwariln! iind river tB'O niontlS nroof." 'Aci. WAa forwarded, and over two before it was' dne under the polir3J. Sneh prompt nejs nmitst jiatroua.ee. ; ' A. Y. StokS k Co. April 2, IfCC ;, Jjj ; -r ; . Flat, ant mt a - Tsa are'i DILi r For sale at SCAUR'S DRVO STOHF jApril 23, 180$