T jIE . W E S TJi R S I) E M;0 C R A X, CHAR LO-T T K, '-' N -G-. T" WHAT THE MINUTES SAY. ''We are but minutes, little things . Each coe furnished with sixty win;rs, With which we fly on our unseen track, And not a minute ever conies back. We are but minutes j when we bripg; A few of the drops from pleasure s spring, -Taste their sweetness while yet we stay, It takes but a minute to fly away. We are but minutes ; each one bears A little burden of joys and cares ; 'Take patiently the minutes of pain ; The worst of minutes cannot remain. We are but minutes ; use us well, For how we are used wo must one day tell; " 7 Who uses minutes has hours to use, Who loses minutes whole years must lose. - . COUNTING. Jennie elghed, and Robin squeezed her Pretty little trembling hand; Then, with clasping arms, he seized her - Half reluctant form, and and "Loose me"' but he clasped the tighter ' " Jennie, pay, wilt thou be mine?" Then her bright face grew much brighter, . And she whispered, "Lam thine." Then they clasped each other fondly, Close together as two bricks, And they kissed each other fondly, And I left them in that fix ! FOll KENT, A small Dwelling House, in the rear of the N. 0 Depot, is offered for rent. A garden and good ell of water is attached. Possession given immediate I. , Apply to EDWARD MADDEN. Sept. 9, 1867. pd English Blue Stone. A fresh supply of this fine article for sale low at ' SCAUR'S DRUG STORE. Congress and Kissingen Waters, For sale at SCARR'S DRUG STORE. Hair Brushes, Tooth Brushes, Combs and various articles of Perfumery, fresh supply, just re ceived at - SCARR'S DRUG STORE. " Sept. 9, 18C7. THE DUE. WEST Pomalo OoXXogro. The Winter Session ih tbii Institution will com mence on the 7th of October. A full corps of teach ers has been provided, and every effort will be nis.de to retain the large patronage the College has en joyed for years. The rates 'of Tuition and Boarding1 have been re duced, so as to correspond with the circumstances of our people. -Boarding can be bad at $12.00 a month, in cur rency, exclusive of washing and fuel. ' ' Tuition is Clukkxov. Academic Departm't, per session of 3 months $15 00 Collegiate,- " " 20 00 Extras. Music on Piano, per session of 5 months, 24 00 Use of u " " " 2 00 Painting, " " 10 00 Wax Work, " " " 10 00 DrawiDg " " 5 00 Latin, French, and Vocal Music are taught free of charge. Young ladies arc recommended to adopt the Uni form Dress prescribed by the Board, viz : "Dark Calicoes for school, and blue worsted for church, with straw hats trimmed with blue.'' .No correspondence allowed with young men. Parents are requested not to give permission to vio late this rule. For fuither particulars address J. L. BONNER, President.. September 9, 1 807. 4w 12. E. COCHRANE - with Messrs. BUXBAUM & LANG. 1 would respectfully inform my friends and former customers that I am now engaged with the firm of Messrs. LUXBAUM & LANG, dealers in Dry Goods, Clothing and Gent's Furnishing Goods, Boots and Shoes, and would be pleased to wait upon them. September 2, 1867. 11. E. COCHRANE. JFafI and Winter Importations 186?. Ribbons, Millinpry and Straw Goods ARMSTRONG-, CATOR & CO., Importers and Jobbors of Bonnet, Trimming and Velvet Ribbon3, Bonnet Silks, Satins and Velvets, Blonds, Netis, Crapes, Ruches, Flowers, Feathers, Ornaments, Straw Bonnets and Ladies' Hats, trim med and untrinuned, Shaker Hoods, &c. 237 and 239 BALTIMORE STREET, IS A EF niOSir, ITII. Offer the largest Stock to be found in this Country, and unequalled in choice variety and cheapness, comprising the latest Parisian novelties. Orders solicited and prompt attention given. September 2, 1SG7. J. A. WILLI ARD. A. A. WILLIARD. WILLIARD BROTHERS, W II O L L S A L I GROCERS AND COMMISSION MERCHANTS, And Agents for the Hazard Powder Co., and Marvin d Co.'a Safes. Also, Emery's Cotton Gin and Con denser, and Foster's Cotton Planter, Nos. 29, CO and 31 .North Water Street, WlLJII.YCTOJ JIT. C. September 2, 1867. 6m not: c 12. On the 15th September iust., the Banking House of BRENIZT.R, KELLOGG & PETERS will be merged into the : CITY BANK OF CHARLOTTE, and the business will be conducted at the old stand, Trade Street, Springs' Building. A. G. BRKXIZEU has been chosen Cashier, and C. N. G. BUTT, Teller, late Teller First National Bank of Wilmington. The Bank will then be pre pared to transact all business usually done by an incorporated Bank, and will endeavor, by its fair and liberal dealing, to merit a share of the public patronage. Charlotte, N. C, Sept. 2, 1867. MOLASSES. U 1 "U HHDS.Cuba and other grades Molasses M. QJ -U- 100 Tierces and Barrels Ho. For sale by WILLARD BROS . Ml-i J 20. 3(1 and 3! XV-t Abg 26, 1 feG7 tf Wilmington, N C ' Salt, 'Bagging ami Rope." 0tfhfThtfh SACKS Liverpool Salt, 4ZHy1lPKp 236 coils Bale Rope, - bales Gunny Bagging, ! - For sale by- WILLARD BROS , ... . . ; 29, 30 and 31 Water street, Aug 26, 1867 tf , Wjlmingtox, N C - . WANTED, 0fh sfhVffc BUSHELS CHOICE WHITE WHEAT, for wlmh we, will pay the highest market price. May 6, 1667- " J." Y. BRYCE & CO. .",'.' flffiSS -MUSS,; ' : A general assortment,' always on hand, at Feb 5, I867-- 'SCARE S DRUG STORE Si b etch it A Little A little girl and her brother were on their way to tLe. grocer's the other morning. The roofs of the houses and the grass on the common were white .with frost, and the wind was sharp. ' They were .' both poorly clad, but the little girl bad acoat oror her, which she seemed to have outgrown. : ? Aa they -were. -walking along, he drew her little companion close up to her saying : "Come under my coat, Johnny." "It isn't big enough for both," was hii reply. . 'I guess I can stretch it a little,'! she s.vid.' And they got as close together and as v&rm as two birds in the nest , How many shivering bodies, heavy hearts, and weeping eyes there are in this world, just because people do not stretch their comforts a little beyond themselves. ' " ; j One of the most annoying and painful of so called "little" troubles is a felon. , A genuine remedy is worth circulating. , It is said that a poultice of onions, applied morning, noon and night for three or four days will cure a felon. No matter how bad the case, lancing the fioger will be unnecessary if this poultice be used; the remedy is a sure, 6afe and speedy one. NORTH CAROLINA ALL STATE RAILWAY LINES FROM CHARLOTTE And all points on the N. C. and its connecting Rail Roads to the Seaboard at Wilmington, N. C, or Norfolk, Va., via Goldsboro; also via PETERSBURG AND CITY POINT. The Railways composing this all State Railway line have recently agreed to unite in a Great Through Air Line Route to all the Northern markets on equal terms and charges via our own ports, or by way of Norfolk or Petersburg, Va., to and from the North. No discrimination in favor of any place or city, only so far as to carry the great products of the State as well a3 return merchandise over the Rail way lines largely owned by the State. Thi3 arrangement, while it gives as great facili ties and as cheap rates a3 by any other line, will aid in paying something into the State Treasury and into the common school fund, by which taxes will be lightened and the poor childreu educated. These are some of the reasons for a change of route to pass by Goldsboro. The N. C. R. R., the Wil. & Weld on R. It., and the Seaboard and Roanoke Rail Road Companies, havt agreed that all goods, not otherwise specially directed, shall pass by way of Goldsboro. for Balti more, Philadelphia, New York and Boston, at the same rates and in the same time that they can be carried by any other route. This has been arranged and freight trains now run in close connection from Portsmouth to Charlotte. Cars Run Through Without Break ing Bulk. Re careful in shipping from New York to ship by old Dominion Steamship Co., 187 Greeu wich Street, or Pier 37, North River. By old Uay line from Baltimore. By Clyde's Steamers or Annemessic Railway, Philadelphia. By E. Sampson & Co. Steamers, Central Wharf, Boston. Iijf" See that no special direction is given to your goods by any Railway not mentioned here. Taka a through receipt to go by the "Inland Air Line," care of R. R. Agent, Portsmouth. WILLIAM SMITH, Master of Transportation, Sept. 2, 18G7. 2m Wil. & Weldon R. R. Co. BENJAMIN ROBINSON, (Late of North Carolina.) ATTORNEY: and COUNSELLOR at LAW, 37 Nassau Street, NEW YORK. Associated with Roger A. Piiyok, Esq., formerly of Virginia, will attend promptly and thoroughly to all business committed to his management. August 26, ldo'7 ly m?:y Bagging- awd Kopc. yfl M BALKS Gunny Bagging, 25 Coils Rope, in juTfet Store and for sale by STENIIOUSS, MACAULAY & CO. August 12, 18G7. Patent Brora Cotton Ties. 6P TONS Beard's Patent Iron Cotton Ties. This Tie is acknowledged to be the best in use, and has already superceded rope in the South and South west. A full supply will be kept and sold at a small advance on cost and transportation by STENHOUSE, MACAULAY & CO. August 12, 1SG7. DENTISTRY. DR. WM. E.' CARR, lale of Wilmington, having located in Charlotte, is prepared to attend promptly to all calls relating to his profession. Having had seventeen years experience in the practice of Den tistry, he is satisfied that he can please all who may give him a call. All woik done with reference to neatness, dura bility and dispatch. Office over Barringer, Wolfe & Oo's, where he can be found at all hours of the day. All work warranted tu give entire satisfac faction. Teeth filled and extracted without pain. June 10, 1807. Cm Great Attraction sit Prcsson & Gray's. Fresh arrivals every day under the sign of the Elephant, where you can fhid every article in the Family Grocery Line, As cheap as the cheapes, viz : Corn, Oats, Meal, Flour, Bacon, Lard, Butter, Eggs, Pepper, Ginger, Soda, Yeast Powders, Sugar and Coffee of the very best quality, Good West India Molasses, Tea and Crackers, Buckets, Brooms, Shovels, Spades, Axes, Hoes, Bale Yarn, Concord Factory Shirting, Hats, Crockery and Glass Ware, Tinware, Thomasville Shoes, and many other articles. Just give us a call before you buy, and see if we don't prove what we promise, to sell goods as cheap as any other house in our line. We buy Country Produce for cash at the highest market price, and deliver all goods sold by us to our customers any where within the corporate limits free of charge. Atig. 26J8i7. PRESSON & GRAY. CIIAUL0TTE FE3IA1E INSTITUTE, CHARLOTTE, N. C. ' Rev. R Bcrwell, 1 . . , Joux B. Bcwell, A. M., Priac,i'al3 The next Session commences on thi ltt.i.r October and continues until the 30th June, 1868. For Circular and Catalogue containing full par ticulars as to. terms, , address Rev, II. BURWELL & SON, July 29,1867. Charlotte, N. C. AFLOAT ALL ALOrVE. Having pnrchased the interest of J. M. Sanders in the Grocery and Provision Durness, I would respectfully ask the custom of nij friends and the public generally. And if fair dealing be worth any thing in the party wilh whom you do business, all I ak is a showing. My stock con sists of juch goods as are usuallv found in the pro vision line. . s.F. HOUSTON, A1'I "2. 1SR7. Next door to Charlotte Hotel. Turnip Seed! Turnip Seed!! Fresh Seed just received and for sale nt . SCARR'S DRCG STORE. July la, 1867. At the Old Estnhlishcwl DKUG STORE Of F. SCARR, ; may be found everything in Drur line, of genuine qaality. " i February 261666: the SARDIS ACADEMY. SIX MILES SOUTH-EAST OF CHARLOTTE, N. C. The Fifth Session of this School (for Youths) will commence September 16tb, 1867. v Term per Session of Five Months Specie Safes t . -Primary English, J... ......... $7.66 ' Higher ' ...... .. ........ 10.00 . Classics,,......., .......15.00. No deduction except in cases of protracted sick ness. Boarding, convenient to the Academy, in the families of Rev. John Hunter, Capt. John Walker, Lorenzo Hunter, Esq., and others, can b obtained at fair rates. :' H. C. REID, Principal. August 19, 1867 lm . LAND FOR SALE; By virtue of a decree of the Court of Equity, I will sell at public auction, at the Court House door in Charlotte, on Tuesday of October Term of the County Court, (being the 15th day of Oct. next,) One Hundred acres of LAND, adjoining B. Morrow, Rev. Mr Bronson, T. H. Brem and the City of Char lotte some of it Creek Bottom valuable for farming purposes, wood, proximity to town, &c Terms 3, 12 and 18 months, interest from date, purchasers giving bond and security. C. DOWD, C. M. E. August 5, 1867. 79 llw. adv. $10. LAND FOR SALE. By virtue of a decree of the Court of Equity, I will sell at Auction, at the Court House in Charlotte, on Tuesday of October term of the County Court, (be ins the 15th dav of October next.) One Hundred J acres of LAND on West side of Sugar Creek, ad joining B. F. Morrow, T. H. Brem and others, and about two miles from Charlotte. The tract contains considerable quantity of bottom land, well tim bered, &c. Terms 3, 15 and 27 months, interest from date, purchasers giving bond and security. C. DOWD, C. M. E. August 5, 1867 79 llw adv. $10 Co -Partnership JVotice. COMMISSION MERCHANTS. The undersigned have tb'is day formed a Co partnership, under the name of R. H. COWAN & CO., for the purpose of carrying on a General Com mission, Shipping and Supply Business in the City of Wilmington, N. C. - Their office, for the present, is on the Corner of Chesnut and Water Streets, up stairs, where they will be happy to hear from and serve their frieuds . By the 1st of October next, they will be fully pre pared to furnish supplies of all kinds. ROBT. H. COWAN, JNO. W. CAMERON, JAMES H. HILL. Wilmington, N. C, July 29, 1867. Aug. 5 tf GROCERIES. ham )i o n d & Mclaughlin Have just received a large assortment of Groceries, which they offer for sale at reduced prices. Their Stock consists, in part, of the following articles: Iron cotton Ties, 40 Sacks prime Rio Coffee, 30 Barrels Sugar all grades, 5 Hogsheads Sugar yellow, 25 Barrels Molasses assorted grades, 5 Hogsheads Molasses Cuba, 10 Barrels Potomac Shad, 10 Half Barrels Potomac Shad, 10 Quarter Barrels Potomac Shad, 10 Half " Family Mackerel, 10 Quarter " " 40 Kits, No. 1 and 2, " 100 Sacks Liverpool Salt, 50 Boxes fine English Dairy Cheese, 50 " Adamantine Candles, 50 " assorteJ Stick Candy, 25 " Layer Raisins, Fine Lot of Bacon N. C. and Western, " " Flour, Corn and Corn Meal, Codfish and Irish Potatoes, Hemlock Leather, Iron and Nails al! sizes, Bale Yarn and Shirting, Fresh Cove Oysters, Sardines and Pickles, Sauces, Flavoring Extracts, Soda Crackers, &c. And every other article usually found in a Gro cery and Prevision Store. We invite the attention of country merchants and others to our stock, and solicit an examination. hammond & Mclaughlin. May 27, 1867 tf ISOHTSI CAROLINA FARMS U O DFL AIjS. We are in correspondence with reliable Northern Agents for the sale of North Carolina LANDS. Any persons wishing to sell or buy, would find their business facilitated by addressing us, giving loca tion and full descriptions of the LANDS. VANCE & DOWD, Attorneys at Law. Charlotte, N. C, June 24, 1867 tf A. HALES, W a I c Ii - M a k c r and Jeweler, One Door South of the Mansion House) CHARLOTTE, If. C. If your Watch should need Repairing, Don't get mad and go to swearing ; Just take it into Hales' Shop, lie will fix it so it will not stop. He warrants his work all for a year, When it is used with proper care. He will do it as low as it can be done, And do it so well its sure to run. June 24, 187 6m "Charlotte Marble Yard ! I have this day sold tbe Stock of the Charlotte Marble Yard to JAMES TIDDY, who will in the future conduct the business, and is cordially recom mended to my customers of the last ten years. RICHARD N. TIDDY. Charlotte, N. C, July 1st, 1867. JAMES TIDDY, DEALER IN MARBLE AND Manufacturer of Monuments, Slabs, Headstones, &c, CHARLOTTE, N. C. ESS? Orders will receive prompt attention. All persons indebted to the Charlotte Marble Yard will please come forward and make immediate pay ment, as further indulgence cannot be given. July 22, 1867. DrTjXO. n. McADEtf, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL JEFS- TT Gr Gr T g& T CHARLOTTE, X. C, Has on hand a large and well selected stock of PURE DRUGS, Chemicals, Patent Medicines. Fami ly Medicines, Paints, Oils, Varnishes, Dye Stuffs, Fancy and Toilet Articles, which he is determined to sell at the very lowest prices. May 20, 1867. Ml EC Yk L E I 22 U IS G HOUSE, OX THE EUROPEAN PL AX, . Is now open, as heretofore, for the reception and ac commodation of Permanent and Transient Boarders. The Tabic is supplied with the best the mar ket atfords. Clean Rooms and Beds. Mealf at all Hours. TJlC ISfr is supplied with the best of Foreign and Domestic Liquors. Philadelphia Ale on diaught. Free Luoch daily from 1 I to 1 o'clock. Mr JAMES D. CRAIG is connected with the House, and will be happy to serve his friends A share of public patronage is solicited. EDWARD W. GROOT, Proprietor. June 24, 1867 ' 6m J. E. STENHOUSE, New York ALL A N M A CA U L A Y, -Charlotte, N. C. STEiWlOUSE & MACAULAY, COMMISSION MERCHANTS, r 42 Stone Stiecr, New York. Prompt personal attention given to the sale of Cotton, Cotton Yarns, Naval Stores, kc, and the purchase of Merchandise generally. Consignments solicited. ' Jane IS, 1&67. . J " Rock Island Manufacturing Co. CHARLOTTE, N. C, 4. JL; - to soirriiERtf merciAwts, If yon desire to upp!y yourselres for the Fall and Winter trade, with tbe very best descriptions and styles'of- ...... : : .w . -. ALL-WOOL CASSIIHERCS, AND WITH THE MOST DURABLE . Jeans and Kersey Fabrics, All free from Shoddy and other" impurities,' order samples from tbe subscriber, and they will be for warded, with prices attached, duriBg the months of July and August. . .... , , , , , From these samples yon can make your selections, and return yonr orders, and the goods will be for warded direct from the manufactory. JOHN A. YOUNG, President. Charlotte, June 10, 1867 4m ; C AT A 13 W A English and Classical High School, NEWTON, N. C. . The next Session of this Institution will com mence the 1st of July next. The School i3 in a flourishing condition. Ample provision is made to accommodate a large number of boys and "young men, both in rooms, boarding and instruction. No pains are spared in fitting pupils thoroughly for the best Colleges of the country, and in giving them a thorough and practical business education. Pupils hare access to valuable Libraries, and enjoy the advantages of a well regulated Literary Society. Tuition per Session of 20 Weeks from 9 to 22.50 in currency. Board in families from $8 to $12 per monthj in clubs at about half these prices. For Circulars and particulars, address J. C Clapp, Newton, N. C. J. C. CLAPP, A. B. June 3, 1867. S. H. FINGER, A. B. A. W. AfiEXAIVDER, SURGEON DENTIST, (OFFICE IN THE BRAWLEY BUILDING,) CHARLOTTE, N. C. Can be consulted on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. March 25, 1867. - New Foun 3L3S AND MACHINE SHOP, t Cliarlotte, O. M. .RIARTIIV & CO., Having removed their Work3 from Stowesville, Gas ton county, to Charlotte, respectfully inform their old patrons and the public generally that they have opened a Foundry & Machine Shop at the old Navy Yard lot, in the city of Charlotte, where they are prepared to make all sorts of CSTIISTQ-S For Steam Engines, Mills, Factories, Water Wheels, Cane Mills, Farming Implements, &c. &c. " REPjtlMtrjrC 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, June 25, 1866 Charlotte, N. C. J. Y. BRYCE & CO., General Commission Merchants, CHARLOTTE, N. C. Particular attention paid to the selling of all kinds of Produce, Cotton and Tobacco. gF" Highest cash price paid for Cotton. All orders from a distance promptly attend ed to. J. Y. BRYCE. March 1866 W. H. BRYCE. JOHN VOGEL, PRACTICAL TAILOR, Respectfully informs the citiEens of Charlotte and surrounding country, that he is prepared to manu facture gentlemen's clothing in the latest style and at short notice. His best exertions will be given to render satisfaction to those who patronize him. Shop opposite Kerr's Hotel, next door to Brown & Stitt's store. January 1 1866. Police to Shippers of Freight. THE SEABOARD Inland AIR LINE, VIA PORTSMOUTH, VA., Is tbe only direct line between Boston, New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore and the Carolinas. It is express in point of speed and safety of freights, be ing from 40 to 70 hours in advance of all other lines, and at as low rates. It offers daily communication with Baltimore. daily communication with Philadelphia. Five times each week to New York. Twice each week to Boston. It is the only line having these advantages and by which there is but one handling of freight. Cars are loaded at the wharves in Portsmouth and are run through to destination. Be careful to direct your consignors to ship only From Baltimore by the Norfolk or Bay Line Steamers, Foot of Union Dock. " Philadelphia by the Annamessic Line. Phila delphia, Wilmir.gton &' Baltimore Depot or by Clyde'3 Steamers, 14 South Delaware Avenue. " New York by the Old Dominion Steamship Line, Pitr 37 North River. " Boston by the Norfolk Steamship Line, end of Central Wharf. All losses, damages, or overcharges, promptly ad justed on application to JAS. McCARRlUK, Trace Agent, Portsmouth, Va. Have your freight marked "via Portsmouth," and in shipping to Philadelphia marked "via Clyde's Line," or "via Annamessic.'' E. G GIIIO, Aug. 26, 1867 2m Supt. Transportation. Southern ISxprcss Company. The Southern Express Company has opened corr. municatidn with all Northern and W estern States, and is now prepared to forward Freight, Money and valuable Packag s safely and promptly. Messen gers leave Charlotte daily, connecting at Raleigh with; Adams' Express Company, and at Richmond with Adams' and llaradeu's Express Companies. Letters will be" forwarded by this Company to all points South and North having no mail facilities. T. D. GILLESPIE, Agent. Charlotte, June 19, 1865 tf The Southern Expres3 Companyt For the transportation of merchandise, valuable package?, specie, bank notes, bonds, &c, for all parts of the South and Southwest, in connection with ADAMS - EXPRESS COMPANY, have established their agency at 59 BROADWAY, NEW YORK, where orders to call for goods to be forwarded Soath will receive prompt attention". Merchandise and valuables delivered to narndn's, Kinsley's, American and United States Express Com panies, for the Southern Express Company, will re ceive prompt dispatch. For particulars, rates of freight, kc. kc, apply at the .office of tUe Southern Express Company," 59 Broadway. H. B. PLANT. Dec 18, 1865. "President. MEDICAL CARD. DRS. GIBDON & McCOMBS, having associated themselves in the practice of Medicine and Surgery, respectfully tender their professional services to the citizens of Charlotte and surrounding country. , From a large experience "in private a3 well as Field and Ho?pital practice, they feel jnstified in proposing to pay special at' tnlion to the practice of Surgery in all its branches Office in Granite Row, np stairs, opposite the irt up stairs, opposite thei ROBERT GIBBON, if. 6. 1 J. P. McCOMBS, M. P. I Mansion House. ' ' ROBERT JectJ. 1865 J COWAIVD & SIAniMSS, GENERAL COMMISSION MERCHANTS, . 26 Commerce Street, Norfolk, Va-, Will attend promptly to sales of Cotton, Grain,. Lumber, Tobacco, Naval Stores, &c.j and purchase of Supplies., Will forward Cotton to Europe FREE of forwarding CHARGE. . - ' - .; D. G. Cowakd, R. J. ITabbiss, Washington co.,N. C Late of Halifax, N. C. Refers to Capt. W. E. Stittand Hon. ZI B. Yance, of Charlotte - and Hon. W. N. H. Smith of Hertford county.! ' " '' ' August 26, 1867 r 6m I - J. B. HUiiTER & CO., COTTON FACTOUS . ( j and ' Prodacc Commission Merchants, CORNER of UIGH AND WATER STREETS, . PORTSMOUTH, VA. , Will sell in the markets of Norfolk and Portsmouth, Liverpool or London, Cotton, Tobacco, Naval Stores, Dried Fruit and all marketable Produce. , Liberal advancements made on actual shipments, and personal attention paid to purchase of mer chandise. August 19, 1867 '""3m . Sup'ts Office IV. C. R. R. Co., I Company gnops, Aug. 29, 1867. j On and after Sunday, September 1st,' trains will run on the North Carolina Railroad as follows : Mail Tkain. Leave Charlotte, .-j Arrive at Charlotte, - 5 p. ra. j 10.9 a. in. Freight Train. Leave Charlotte, ; J Arrive at Charlotte, 4:1 1 p. in. 7 p. m. Tbe mail train will connect at Greensboro', Ral eigh and Goldsboro'. . ,' Time the same to all points North by either route. Also makes daily ' connection with trains for Wil mington and Newberu. Sept. 2, 1867. JAS. ANDERSON, Sup't, HO! FOR THE WEST! VIA THE Great National Double Track Route Baltimore dc Ohio and North Caro lina Railroads and Connections. Arrangements have been made by which passen gers can purchase through tickets at Charlotte, N. C, for St. Louis, Mo., Louisville, Ky., ' Cincinnati, Ohio, Milwaukie, Wis., 1 Chicago, Illinois, Cairo, Illinois, Pittsburg, Pa., Indianapolis, Ind., and all Western Cities. Persons wishing to emigrate West, can, by getting up a party of 10 or more lull passengers, purchae Ticket3 at greatly reduced . rate3 by making early application to C. SCOTT, Esq , Agent North Caro lina Railroad at Charlotte. Every passenger is al lowed 100 pounds of baggage free. All over 12 years pay lull fare; between 4 and 12 years pay half fare; all under 4 are free. Three Daily Express Trains are run through from Baltimore aud . Wash ington to all points West all making close conuec. tions with Southern Railroads and Steamers. " From $5 to $10 will be saved by purchasing through Tickets, besides then' the Companies assum ing all transfers of Passengers and Baggage without extra expense to the Passenger. Splendid Palace Sleeping Cars are run through on all night trains, and with only one cha.ige of Cars between Baltimore and Cincinnati or Indianapolis, and but two between Baltimore and St. Louis or Chicago, combine to render this the most pleasant and desirable route for Families and Ladies travel ing alone. For Through Tickets, and all other information, apply to C. SCOTT, Esq-, Agent N. C. Railroad, Charlotte, N. C, or address ! LOUIS ZIMMER, Gen'l Southern Agt.', Baltimore & Ohio R. R , Greensboro, N. C. J. L. WILSON, Master of Transportation, B. & O. R. R., Baltimore. L. M. Cole, General Ticket Agt., B & O. R. R., Baltimore. . July 23 18(J7- GUILFORD LAND AGENCY OF NORTH CAROLINA. PRINCIPAL OFFICE, GREENSBORO, N. C. . Persons having Agricultural and Mineral Lands. Water Powers, &c, for sale, are respectfully invited to place them in our hands for that purpose, as our facilities for bringing purchasers from Northern States and placing property prominently before tbe public, through our advertisements, aud al.-o through our agencies and correspondents in the North and West, are unsurpassed. We are now waiting for'Lands to be placed in our hands for sale for the purpose of making sales to Northern parties. Persons at a distance wishing to place property in our hands should give us an accurate description of the same. If Agricultural Lands, they should specify the soil, number of acres of cleared and timbered lands, the kind of timber, what is raised on the land, what kind of improvements are on the premises, how Air from Railroad and County-seat ; whether it is well watered, &c. If Mineral Lands, they should state what kind of Minerals, the indica tions, &c, always sending a good fair specimen of the ore. It would also be advisable tosend a sketch of the land to U3 and an abstract of title. : JOIIN Ii. GRETTER," General Agent, Guilford Land Agency, , Greensboro, S. C Or apply to Gen. R D. JOHNSTON, Attorney at Law, Charlotte, N. C. July 8, 1867. ITlUSKffUilI VALLKY -PORTABLE ENGINE WORKS, ZANGSVILLC, OEIIO. DUVALL'S IMPROVED PORTABLE STEAM EN GINES AND CIRCULAR SAW MILLS DUVALL'S PREMIUM CORN MILLS AND IM PROVED FLOURING MILLS. These Engines and Mills have received the first premium over all competitors. They afford the best, cheapest, and most economical power in nse and excel in power any Engines mnde in the Union.' These Engines are fired and thoroughly tested before leaving the works, nnd are warranted in all respects perfect and ready for immediate use. They are warranted to cut more lumber with less hand3 and at less expense than any other in the Union. For descriptions, pi ice lists and other information address, JOHN B. GRETTFR. - Guilford Laud Agency, Greensboro, N C, July 8, 1867. Sole Agents for N. C Rags I Rags 11 Raj? I ! ! The highest CASH PRICE paid for RAGS nt June 3, 1867. 3. KOOPMANN'S. I! A ICR R If. . I have opened a. BAKERY at my old Stand, op posite the Presbyterian Church: where will be kept Constantly on band fresh BREAD, CAA'ES,' Ac. Families supplied at all hours, and on reasonable terms. I also, keep- a full supply of ' FAMILY GROCERIES and supplies, consisting of Bacon; Flour, Lard, Su gar, Coffee, Teas, Cheese, Fish, Sardines, Tobacco, Cigars, and all fine Groceries.' i ' , A share of the public patronage solicited. I have been long in business here, and am determined to keep up my reputation -for telling ood articles ati fair prices. M. D. L. MOODY. - 'Sept 24, 18G6. 1 3IIL1NERY ! MILINERY ! JUST RECEIVED A choice assortment of MILINERY GOODS will be sold at remarkably low prices, for cash, at LEOVAUD 'n."Si!II'TU's - TRYON STREET, CHARLOTTE, N. C, ' Consisting of Silks, - for Bonnets, assorted colors Fringes, crystal, pearl and amber: amber and crystai Drops, Ornaments, strHW and perl; Flowers, new assortment; Wreaths, Ribbon and Dress Trimming j of every kind. BONNETS "AND HATS. Dry Goods of all Kinds. Millinery and Dress. Unking By Miss J. n. FLYN, of New York, who is well re commended. Having made three, trips to Europe and .Paris she is posted np on all the latest styles of Ladies Misses and Childrens .Dresses. ' AH work done aj cheap as elsewhere in, the very best style, at short notice? A share of public patronage is solicited ? July 29, 1867. L. II. SMITH ' "Home, Sweet Home! There's no place like .Home !" I am happy to inform my old friends of Charlotte and the surrounding country, that I have again re turned and resumed my old business among them and am fully prepared to offer them the CHEAPEST STOCK OF GOODS To be found at any other estaolishment in the city. Having recently lived in the Northern States, hud with my old experience in the PURCHASE OF GOODS, 1 am not prepared to say I will sc II ,4below cost," or at a reduction on the original cost, or "at and below New York prices," but that I will sell aa CHEAP, IF NOT CHEAPER, Than any other House, and at a SMALL PROFIT. As my stock was purchased for Cash, consequently I can afford to dispose of articles at a slight advance. I have now in Store, and am constantly receiving, a choice assortment of Ladies' Trimmings of the Latest Styles, Liuen Table Damaskj Linen Diaper, and all kinds of FlmiBicIs, Calicoes, brown and bleached Sheetings, black and colored Alpaccas, Ladies' and Gentleman's . ' - FURNISHING GOODS, &c, &c. - n. M. PHELPS, . March II, 1867. Opposite the Court House. STOVES, OF THE NEATEST AND MOST SUPERIOR PATTERN. Springs' Building-, Charlotte, N. C, Has f..r sale "SjJiiir's Inti-UU$l CooFiillfT STOJESf which, for every variety of cooking and great economy in fuel, cannot be surpassed by an' Stove heretofore used. Everybody who has used one of these Stoves testify that, for convenience in cooking, durability and cleanliness, they are far preferable to all other patterns. Call and see them. ,D. H. BYERLY" has also on hand a good as sortment of Tin, Japan and Sheet-Iron Ware such articles as are necessary for Louse-keeping. 52" TIN-WARE made to order at short notice on reasonable terms. : . ' EOT IiClAIIta.G promptly executed. D II. BYERLY, Springs' Building, Charlotte, N. C. March 25, 1867. ! faxcy ;zzovi:znu. Pickles, Preserves, Jellies, Mustard, Horae Rndbh, Powdered Ginger and Cinnamon, Ginger Preserves, Macaroni, Hermetically sealed Meats and Fruits, Salmon, Lobsters, Oysters, Clams, Sardines, Pine Apples, Peaches, Strawberries, Salad Oil, Catsups, Soda Powders, Vinegar, Killikinick Smoking To bacco, Havana Scgars, Tobacco and Snuff, Cliest- nuts, Green and Dried Apples, Raiins, Fishing Hooks aud Tackle, Violin and Guitar Strings. WINES AND BRANDIES. Champaine, Pemartiu Sherry, old Newton Ma? deira, old Port, Catawba, Rhine. Jas. H.?nnesee Cognac Brandy, vintage ot Marc Ucnault double refined rectified Whiskeys, old Bourbon, Rye, Wheat, pure Com and Monongahela Whiskeys, Holland Gin and Schiedam Schnapps, Bitters, St. Croix and Jamaica Bum, Cordials and Lemon and other Syrups, London Porter, A. Guineas L Sols' xxx Brown Stout, Dublin, Mnir & Son's sparkling Edinburgh Ale, Glass Bottles, Fla&ks aud Demijohus of all sizes to the Trade. Old Corn and Rye Whiskey by the barrel, to the trade at small profit. Visitors and residents in Charlotte pnichnsing any of the above for medical purposes, can get a pure article by calling on Feb 18, 1807. J. D. PALMER. Z. B. VANCE. C. DOWD. VANCE DOWD, ATTOllNEYS AT LAW, Charlotte, N. C , Having associated themselves together, will prac tice in the Courts of Mecklenburg, Iredell, CatawLa, Davidson, Rowan, Cabarrus and Union, and in the Federal aud Supreme Courts. Claims collected anywhere in the State. April 2, 18CG " tf W. GOODMAN, of Mississippi, A. P, MERRILL, Jr., of New York, General Commission Merchants, 30 New-Street, NEW YOUK. We have made an arrangement by which Mr D W COURTS, lale 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 & Co, New York. We hope bis friends will patronize us. Dec 25, 1865 tf Has just received a large supply of Standard, Mis cellaneous and School Books, of whicb tbe follow ing forms a part : - SCHOOL BOOKS. Davies' Primary, Old and . New, University Legendre Arithmetic; D ivies' New Elementary Algebra; Bullion's Ciesar and English Grammar; Emerson's Arithmetic, Island 2d part; McGull'ey' Reader, 1st and 2d. MISCELLANEOUS. Surry of EagleV Nest ; Four Years in the Saddle; The .McDonald'?, or The Ashe3 of Southern Homes; Evc-ry Man bis own Lawyer, (New Edition) ; Fred erick the Great and his Family ; Frederick' lh Great and his Court ; Frederick The Great and hi Friends; Merchants of Berlin; Freemason s Monitors. HISTORICAL. A Child'. History of Rome; a Child's History of Greece; History of Henry the Fourth, of Pyrrhu,, of Richard the First, of Richard the Second, of Queen Elizabeth of England; Library of Famous Generals Jackson, Taylor, Lafayette, Napoleon and Marion ; Library of Eminent Statesmen Benjamin Franklin, Henry Claj , Djuit-I Webster and William Peno ; Last Ninety Days of the War (by Spencer) ; Last Year ftf the War (by Jubal Earl)); Tbe Story of the Great March"; Rebel Rhymes; Life of George Washington: Aoble Deeds of Women. POETICAL. Campbell's, Crabbe's, Goldsmith's. Pope's, Mont gomery's, Mary Howitt'e and Eliza Cook's Poetical Works. HTJCH MILLER'S WORKS! Cruise of the Betsey; Tales and Sketches; Miscel laneous Essajs; School and Schoolmasters; Head ship of Christ. HOVELS. . A large and well selected upply. Miss Aurten's Novels ; the Arabian Nights; tbe Works of Edgar A. Poe. Also, Godey's Ladies' Book for June. May 27, 1867., TIDDY & BRO BANKRUPTCY..: Vance & Dowd Haying been admitted to practice in Ihe Federal Courts, are prepared to file and prosecute applies tions in Bankruptcy. ' ' 'Charlotte, N. C, July 10, 1SG7. Im.