5 fl?T,-.-fi?
THE FOOTSTEP ,OS THE, STAIR,
1 hav very many treaanres,. V
Thatmy.heart to hidairuyr 5 'if I
There's a little curl tharslmgbter
Than tbe sunshine of the day ; -
Ind a little snoe mars laaeu, , r
Ta antnnsp mv treasnres there ;
nd I listen, when I see It, " ' '--iJ'
For a footstep on the stjjir,
For a patter, patter,'patterv ,
Of a footstep on the stair,.
-AKJ '
fcfl
Y 1 i
Xow these little feet are silent,
And the face is hidden low , . ,tf r
L ndemeatb the meadow grasses,
And the dHisies' fragrant snow ; V
And I miss thera in the morning,- j
Pattering feet, and face so fair?
tfut I listen most at bed-timey . ,
For the footstep on the stair.
: ; eliM'J o. , 1 s'l
Then she'd come and kneel beside me .
In her little gowri of white."'
And she'd say her short prayer over,
And would kiss roe short good night. ',
And I listen In the twilight. ,7 .
Though I know she is not there, fa. J:
But I can not still niy yeamlng, -, - i
For the footstep onjbe trt.u .
For the patter, patter, Ijattef. '-,;, : ;
Of the footsteps on the stair. ' . " '
OFFICE FURIIITUIHT
(Vjanufacturing Go.,"
CINCINNATI,' OHIO,'
JARGEST Manufacturers ii the World,
Church and Office Furnitnn.
We would
STATE NEWS. ,,;:... !iV,
iIpMi Sentinel: There s an unde4
livered picnic address in that young i
man, we know it, because twice to-day,
while other people were busy at work,.;
he has sauntered around, and once or
more remarked on what a lovely day j
it is. " '
Kuleigh Sentinel: Dr. Grissom baa.
just returned from Morgan ton where
in company with tbe other gentlemen
lu inspected the country, for three
miles a round to locate a pace for tbe
branch asylum. There remains but;
one more mile of that country to in?;
pect which, will be donevery shortly,
lialeigh Sentinel: " It is now aSalis
luiry man. VVm. A. Weant, who has
invented the fly and mosquito protec
tors for beds and ; cradles and dinner
tables. It is the cutest invention of
the day and the most useful. . The
protector is like a wagon top and
works on pivot and can be shut up
under the bed without signs of its be
in? there. The whole invention is on
display at Morris furniture store.
We understand Mr. Weant was a poor
young man, and borrowed the money
to take him to Washington to get the
patent. , .
Hillsboro Recorder ' :. The Hon. W.
A.Graham, accompanied by his son,!
Mr. A. W. Graham left home, -on.SH
urday morning to join the Coniinis-'
sioners on the disputed boundary be;
tween Virginia and Maryland in Wash
ington City. The duties of the Com
missioners have become very labori
ouj and perplexing, and it will proba
bly be in session for several weeks at
its present setting. . v j?
We are glad to say that Mrl Graham a
health is improved, and that he seema
well able to bear up under the many
duties imposed him by an apprecia
tive public the last of which- is the
Presidency of the North Carolina
Historical Society. A
The Morning Star notices the arival
in Wilmington of the brethren thusly :
Springs is here, too he of the Mount
Airy Watchman. He's from Mount
Airy.it is true; but the fellow wno
tackles him for an "Airy "Nothing"
will soon find himself trying to crawl
from under abou'. SfJO pounds avoirdu
puis. Murrilt, of the Piedmont prean, is
here, of course. It would be hard to
make up a Press Convention without
MurrilH. But chow ' he's -going to
amuse himself with no ' Springbok"
or "Fellowcraft" to bet on, has not
yet been determined. Our brother C.
F. Harris, late, and again to be, of the
Concord Sun, ought- to have a very
lively time when he goes back to
t'oncord. It was .hot enough there
when tbe Sun alone sbed its rays on
the Cabarrus folk ; but now since the
lle;iister has started, we take it, things
will be Boylin hot.
of School,
ejpala to oar Sohool,Furniture, Department,
in wbfcU Tqke.aaH assortment pf:vfwj
thing needed in Schools, Globes, Maps,
Charta, and all appliances for the study of
the Sciences. j jTe latest improved seats and
desks, of which we turn out nearly two
thousand every week, in short everything
iachu3.
BJlITDRi,,
sl.'l -inn (t
getting out new designs
Ik
CO 2
Mi-.. a ,
i&rriw--'Jmy-.TjiaBg "" 'HHjsjn i mi ijp 'jpw iin i 'ii I
SPRINGTGOODS.
J -if ' .1 ! 71 Ji ,
.' fa. .',.t ij.
' v - i,i ; , r ol vrt i - . ?
4f so
dry goods, iiotioiis;
- .7 . v
XT ALL PATTERSON,
needed in the Schpol Boom; lf'l O'J h ,V0 BtelcQ N,fco O C3 1 9 V S
M u any uiuer coanvry i
we are constantly
for Pnlpita, Pews, Ac.; and our Patent Bev-
; - . t- '.: ' r :
ersible Settees for Sabbath Schools v are qn
- - . , -
equaled for comfort,' durability Jand - attrac"
tiveness.
We would also call the special attention
I T f fTr ri'
of professional gentlemen and Merchants to
our
Offibe51 FurnltUbe, 1
in which we manufacture a fall line,, ele
gant, convenient and durable, and they need
; i i li . J , f . .'. i
only to be seen (o be appreciated.
Onlers addressed to our agent for North
Carolina, i WILUA.lt PHILLIP, i
- Trade 8treA,
Charlotte, N. C,
Will 6e promptly filled, aud Uhistrations of
our different manufactures seep.
e
apr 22 6ni
t tin hn
desired. White; PirA Shingles a specialty.
Inquiries promptly answered. Parties wish
ing anything lrtlneir, liner, wfll tojease hand
In thefr Ordets' to McMnrry A Davis, Char
ktte,NrUiaroUiiav ! i,. mi uoS-5mti
Theoid "estabHsllea Ibole:, offeEEsk,1 0 2
BKOWN-. CO., hare just received" i
an invoice bf rintert Stationery;
r""..f. r.
;CAfeDS..L:,
rOVHr-.Dd Nortb Carolina,, Antk rnW
i l - ! asseciatv.'. webavethe lari 2
gesi tiocK oi Liquors and
Cigars in tbe
i State.
H. BRUNHILD & BRO.
CLOTHING.
Be Kind td Your Wife.
friend, your wife loves neatness ;
now, when you enter, that home
which she is trying to make attract
ive to you, see that you show a corres
ponding desire. You like to see-' your
wife neatly and tastefully dressed at
home: follow example, and throw off,
with tbe care of the world, your soiled
garments and b3 clean and tasty.
When you take your paper to read do
not read to yourself and leave her to
lonesome thoughts while sewing or
mending, but remember that she, too,
has been wording bard alt day, and ia
still working. Read to her whatever
interests you, so that her interest and
opinions 'may grow with yours and
that she may comprehend something
besides love r stories, of wbicli.too
many have read more than Uhey
should. ' "
K are now receiving our new Stosk of
MENS1, YOUTHS' and BOYS!LOTHlNG,
A large and various stock ot Furnishing
uooos, straw, eit, ant and J a:
nese Hats, Hosiery, Gloves an
" Linen and Stic Handker
chiefs. Cravats, Stocky
Neck Ties' and "
Scarfs -
SILK, GINGHAMS, k
ALPACCA AND
JAPPANESE
UMBRELLAS.
And a large variety of Fancy Articles in
our line which we cannot enumerate.
While we. feel prepared to suit the most fas
tidious tate. we desire to speak specially of
our uejHTLJSUKJNB' uuxxts and ourbtocJc
of SHIKTS. The first we do not think can
be surpassed in any city in 8outh and the
latterwe claim to be specialry excellent.
These Goods were selected with care by
our purchasing partner, and. we promise
. 1 i I ; I 1 1 .
isiaction.
We will add that we are prepared tcr take
measures, and luruist any article of Xlotu
ingin our line, of any special discription
desired.
THE CEHTEIIIIIAL !
uur stock snail oe fall ana complete on
tbe occasion.
With our thanks to a generous public lor
past patronage, we asks for lla continuance
J. A. lOUfltl G.BVN,
East Main Street,
apr 11 Charlotte, N. a
(J ! ' '
BILL CAP aM sizes,
ILAT CAP,
1 1 LET fibs" CAt', M
PASrCY CARDS,
" '-'j: COLORED t OA RftJ,i
.VVEPDING CARDS,
t Envelope of all grades.
we expect to keep a toll .stock of.
this class of goods.
leh 16 Ul 3
00
O
o
o
J
CARPETS. II ATS, BOOT ;
:Al-7-
NEW GOODS ! NEW STYLES !
GEO. R. FRENCH & SONS, .
30 i NORTH FRONT STREET, WILMINGTfJJJrjl NORTil 3IroUn?A,
TT AVK received and are daily veceivinj large additions to their already" full and com
JUt plete stock of BOOTS and SHOES which .theioffer to the public at the lowest
'OrtfiM. - .-SWaSsWI-!
i . -
b thetoffer to the public at the lowc
-1J . . " A fl O Q H T I
f. Merchant will fln4 'oar gtKKB bf firaUrate qoality, and oar prices as low if not low
er than Northern Jobbers. We offer a womeoa Serge BaL at $1.15, good quality ;
womens Pebl. Bal. and Ira. Coat Bal., a prime article, at $1.30 ; womens A. jCilf Bal.
at $120 ; womens Spit. Boots at $1.00 ; mens L. and B.' Brogans at $1.12 ; mens whole
iiloek Broeans afc$l20 to 8150. &c &c.
These goods are not shodJy, bat desirable, awfviU give salisiactioa to the buyer.
Wesoucit your patronage. .a Ij .t --
Prompt attention to orders.
C J
SHOES ItEADl-ITIADE CLOTH-
t: .
ING, CUTLERY, &C
At-
mar31. dly.
nun i nnnvm c. cniT
Wilmington, N. C.
I
COTTON and WOOL BUYERS.
i
Bespectfully solicit a continuance of, that
valuable patronage, heretofore so generous
ly extended.
Our Stock in all Departments will be full
and complete, embracing alt the latest nov
elties in
Repaired and Warranted ,
By E. J. ALLEN, in the Cfentral Hotel Building.
TTftvtntr nnrehased: Mr. F.. A Mcincn S
mr I..- xf.-l. r nanvrtin'nnnnni to
the public that I will cany on the Marbls
imiu in u itm hnmehM. at the stand near
the jaiL formerly occupied, by AMo
n men. iwulfli juuuaunow -u
stone of every orirjtionimantifactnred at
reasonable prices and at short notice.
The public are Invited to call and examine
samples ef my1 material aad workmanahipj.
Having sold my entire stock and interest
in the Marble business to Mr. 8V McNlnch, I
take pleasure in recommending him to- the
public m a acsteiass Artist, and bespeak for
Um a. liberal share of Pftronage, , , . t v
I '''wf -'-'fiespectfally, "
a- ;-dtj w ;FJ X McNINCH, t.
Charlotte, November 10. 1871, . . . , T
ft'"3
micCLLANCors
. -ibita.-l
1 J
1 v
V
nriNrv riM .
J imHliTi u nf wnWri a ' -
E. L KING & SONS,
COLUMBIA, S.
. .. . -A. SKLECt BTOCK. or
Fine Watches, Clocks and Jewelry
FOR SALE.
mar 17
POPLIN,
H. BRUNHILD j L BBDNH1LD
'BRTJNHiLD BRO., I
jt -jf j Sji a ,i ft ,4 s
Wholesale Dealers in
LIQUOUS AND CIGARS.
No. 3 CfrSnite Row, South Prbbt Street, !
WILMINGTON, N. C.
Importers, . Rectifiers, 5 Wholesale Liquor !
Dealers aud Manufacturers of Curars.
Kentucky " and. North "(Jironna' Whiskey i
DRESS FABRICS,
BLACK and COLORED
j27-rd3m.;
PIEDMONT AIRLINE RAILWAY.
Richmond t I Dakviixr, Richmond &
DAjrvm,B R; W N. C. Division, -and
Noam Wbstkbx N, 0. R. W.
CONDENSED TIME-TABLE.
la Effect on and a(ter after Friday, April j
IZIin. 18.5.
SILKS, CLOTHS AND
CA8SIMEKS.
We call especial attention to our
BLACK ALPACAS, BBILLIANTINES,
at prices ranging from 30 cents to $10 per
yard.
ALSO
A specialty of Black Silks, choice designs
in Printed Linen aud Union Lawns, Mns
Una, Piques, Percales, togetlter with an ele-
t-:
57. I
hi
TR. tEB'w.'-B
1aiJJavlng permanently Joe
professional servcJ P
CHARLOTTE AM
0 FFICE- Next d r
Da nn ataira
nw mta esr. uu BMaau
Uaiis leu ai mj -; t r t,
resideoee. on Myers Ft re ,
receive prompt auenuou. . , t3 1.
niOffice Hours o w v, -.t .
t, !Ic Aden's -
or my
will,
j..n22-ly
tOffioe
M., and 5 to 7, P. M.
nTHOS. H. BREM, IB
Attorney and Counsellor at
mtinr A'PTC'. it Vl(, )il
O F i 1 C B - In Dowd.&Sims' New Build '
" ing. Up Stairs. . .
an21-tf. , , -
n
a A. XOOXC
OORE A PATTERSOST
. O. PATTEBSOp
T j ATTNP . BEEN; REPORTED BY
some that this Prenaration is the same
as Simmons'' liver; Regulator, 'w deem- it
right to oorrec this, tiupresalon. , Although
C.A.Simmons wm former Proprietor of,
both preparations, be assures tis that 6IM
MONS pEPATIO COMPOUND is his latest
improvement in Medical Science, and that
it has no connection whatever with' former
preparations, bnt that it Is far anperior, in
every, respect, to. any . Liver Medicine to
which his name was ever attached, . being
composed solely of Vegetable ingredients.
The trial of one bottle will, satisfy the most
incredulous. ! " .
This Cbnipcund was Patented De
cember 12, 1871, and name Copy-righted
1874.
Cor Sale by Wholesale and Re
tail Dealers Everywhere.
se26 4f
: ' ATIOBNEYS-AT-IjAW. t -
li : !- ASREVJLLS, 1?. C ' i !
! PracUce in all the BUte Cfcnrts, and In Ui it
Federal Courts at Asheville and Btatesvllle.
The Collection of Debts, Gates and ren-
"apwronaVattenUbn given to Jco
lection of all Debts in Western North Carov
Una. Remittances promptly made.' '
;REFERElffCE35?" Bon. J.I Bail a
T. D. Cabtkb," AsHKvilxa, N. 5 nor. 1 '
. , ' i .-3-'
y W. FLEMMING, , .
I ATTORNEY AT LAW ,
Special attention to suits Jbr and against
corporations. AE&&TA r jan3-ly. ;
Cotton iwercii awts.
J
ACOB M MENDEL,
MAKUFACTUBBa jLND DEALER IN
gant line of
WHITE GOODS,
i
8TATIOKS.
OOINO NORTH.
li'i'V MAIL,
Leave Charlotte. 1 23 p m
Air-Line J'nct'n, 9 80 "
r: " . Salisbury, 12 12 a m
" Greensboro, 3 35
, DattTille, v 6 20 "
' u . Dandee,- 6 38 "
" Borkeviile, 1135 "
Arrive at iJichjnond, 2 22 p in
' GOISO SOUTH.
STATIONS, MAIL.
Leave .Richmond, 1 88 p in
" Borkeviile, 4 41 "
" Dundee, 9 25 "
" Danville, 9 24 "
" Greensboro, 12 40 a m
" Salisbniy, ' 3 58 "
" Air-l ine J'ct'n, 7 05 "
Arrive at Charlotte, 710 "
s GOING EA8T.
STATIONS, ; MAIL.
EXPRESS
8 55 a m
9 20 "
11 28" pm
216 "
4 48 "
4 57 "
9 17 '
1149 pm
EXPBCS3.
5 08 a m
8 25 "
12 55 r m
100 "
3 37 '
6 46 '
9 30 "
95 "
MAIL.
HOSIERY, GIX)VES, NEW and NOVEL
STYLES, FANCY SCARFS, 8 ASHES,
RIBBONS, LACES,
.And a specialty in Housekeeping Goods.
5 Gigars, Tobacco, Pipes,Snuff,&c.
TRADE STREET, CHARLOTTE N. C
Stock always on band to suit Country Merchants especially.
Janl9-tf.
ghablotte; GOLUQBIA & AUGUSTA r. r
J " 5hartotteagency, Oct. 20th, i874.
The Charlotte, Columbia. & Augusta Railroad
Why Chinese Never Kiss. Ed
ward Greey, in bis VChinese Btories,''
represents that people in that comitry
never kiss. ; He Cj-nMa explainsfJthe
reason. In j rempte'ticies itWas
known and practised, but when Confu
cius reinaugurated and j-etaughk the
doctrine of the. veneration. of ancestors
the 'Chinese gradually abandoned
kissing as vulgar and tending to pro
mote familiarity; As a proof of this
we cannot find, the f act delineated
upon any peace of china' or in any
modern Chinese painting. Children
venerate their' parents worship in
many cases ana .veneration ' forbids
fiinuliarity. For.'this'j reason, and
aiming at a high degree of parity, "Ihe
Chinese have abandoned kissing as a
mesns ot expressing regard, andlook
Robinsqix & Elliott,
CARPENTERS A BUILDERS.
Next door to Wadsworth's Livery Stable,
Keep constantly on hand and for sale t
, large and well selected Stock of ,
iJobHsisHs, BLmiisr&cr
Which they will sell at prices
. t . ( .competition. -aprl7
lnl. ! ( M
5 '
which
defy
J. LINDY,
Oates' Building, Trade St., Charlotte, N. C.
i t, . ;..! .,'
WHOLESALE and RETAIL,
; tub'
DRY GOODS and READY-MADE CLOTH-
uwunsomw ngmoreinan surprises- TVO ffrftd(, ixAk
upon its practice'by 'ourselves. As
this fact is exciting, considerable pomj
ment, I think it as- Well to place it
upon a more certain ; basis thaTi tbe
story ot "Miss Iseu
The Kich. Tliei;Bichmond Vispatb
snys :
Orant likes the rich. lie gets under
their roofs when he goes North. IrF
etew York and Pliiladelrbia, 1 am noW pre
pared to exhibit to the r pie or toe city- and
c . 1 . . .11 .
surronnamg jounwyr a j ' r - e ana wen aeict;
d Stock, embracing eve ..iing found in a
Srst-class Dry-Gooas ,tiouse, sucti as :j Si-.m
'. .. .- V,fja;"vi;r.s"V.y:!''
xierreponi ne gets a son-in-law or tncg8IMEi XJLDI,DRESS G0ODS,
scurvy
crowd into his Cabinet. Defeated in
mat, he comes pretty near m gettingT
the son-in-law. We rather like thei-
mchnation of. General Qrant in thiaJ.
matter, li-ch ministers will
trouble themselves with :
schemes of self-aDnronriation.
. Grant is not the only man in Amefp:
".a wno likes the rich, it is a com;
"ion failing in all the world, and
especially m the United States. The
number of persons who prefer th8
poor may be put down as a hopeless
minority. Sometime & candidate for
office proclaims himself the friend of
ine poor but we know what sort of
Ppy-cock that is,
ING, Every grade, warranted Tus-
torn -made, aud or the latest
htyles.
S f S3
Teave Greensboro, 3 35 d m .Aril 30 pm
" Co. Shops, ?5 10" g-Lvl0 15"
Raleigh, o 7 33 " -o " 5 38 "
Arr at Goldsbpro, lrjO a tn'l 25p in
" ' j" p p ' - -
NORTH ! WESTERN N, C. R. R.
(Salkm BBANeH.)
Leave Greensboro, 4 25 a m
Arrive at Salem, 6 10 "
i5'eave Salemi: i O ' fSn
Arrive atpreens6ob m i fc
Passenger train leaving Raleigh at 7 52 p
m connects at. Greensboro with the Northern
bound train makinp the quickest time to
all Northern cities. , Price of Tickets same
as via otber routes. t A ) ; ;
Trains to and torn' points East of Greens
boro connect at Greensboro with Mail Trains
to or from points North or South.
Two trains daily, both ways.
On Sundays Zy neb borg Accommodation
leave Richmond a 9.00 a m, arrive at Borke
viile 12.43 p m, leave Borkeviile 4.35 a m,
arrive at Richmond 7.58 a m. :
TO GENTLEMEN,
i
We invite particular attention to our ele
gant line of
GENTS' FURNISHING GOODS,
Complete with novelties and. standard
Goods, together with a very Large Stock of
i
READY-MADE CLOTHING, !
i
i
j
AW the latest styles of HATS, for the!
BESIDES-
INVITES the attention of all Merchants and Cotton Shippers in Charlotte, and upon the
roads connecting there, to the extraordinary advantages of connection with all Northern
fointa ana coutn Auannc oea runs cujojeu u ib uuw,
1st. The Great Atlantic Coast Line via Columbia, Wilmington and Portsmouth to
Baltimore, Daily, Insurance J per cent.
Philadelphia, Daily, Insured.
NEW YORK, MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY, SATURDAY INSURANCE i
PERCENT. BOSTON, TUESDAYS AND FRIDAYS, INSURANCE PER
CENT. . PROVIDENCE, WEDNESDAYS AND SATURDAYS.
U. By way Wilmington and Direct Steam Line to Baltimore, Wednesdays and Sat
urdays, Insurance J per cent.
HILADELPHIA, EVERY WEDNESDAY, INSURANCE i PER CENT. NEW YORK
WEDNESDAYS AND SATURDAYS, INSURANCE
TO THAT OF NORFOLK.
i ;::
i d. By the Charleston Lin Baltimore, Weekly.
EVERY FRIDAY, TO NEW YORK, TUESDAYS, THURS-
AND SATURDAYS, TO BOSTON, EVERY SATURDAY.
Tlf unrivalled Steam Line facilities of the three Ports of Portsmomth, Wilmington
and Charleston, and the combined equipments of the C. C, & An W: C. fc A., and other
roads, enable us to bid for cotton and all other merchandise in unlimited quantities, and
to assure our patrons of absolute freedom from detention. ;v
Hon. B. R. Bkidgeks. - j Gen'l Manager.
Col. John B. Palmer, - - - - - i President.
Jas. Andersos, - - - - General Superintendent.
A Pope - - - - General Freight Agent.
W. W. PEGS AM, Agent.
QFFICE OF
ERIE CITY IRON WORKS,
Ejub. Pa.., January 6, 1875.
Dkar Sib ; ; t . ,
We take pleasure in informing yon that,
encouraged by the favor with which our
Machinery has been received throughout the
South the past year, and id Order to facilitate
trade and meet the often expressed wishes of
our friends and patrons, we have determined
to open an office and ; warehouse for the sale
of our ; manafaettfrea in rCjharjotte,, N. rC..
which will.be known as the Charlotte Branch
of the Erie City Iron "Works.. .
' Mr.'W. C; Morgan, who is so widely and
favorably known tbongbout the South, will
be in eharge of tbe Charlotte Branch, and
we propose to keep on hand there, Portable
and Stationary Engines, Boilers and Circu
colar Saw Mills of our own manufacture,
also the best make of Corn Mills, Gias,
Presses, Shingle, .Hills and such otber
Machinery as the wants of the trade require.
- The Charlotte House is not an agency but
branch of our works, owned and controlled
by us, and any business done with ns there
is done wtn The manuracturerg aired.
We hope the establishment of this branch
house will serve to bring oa nearer together
and avoid the vexatious delays that so often
occur in business at so great a distance as
we are from you.
For circulars, price lists and any informa
tion wanted in our Hoe, address Erie City
Iron Works, Charlotte, N. 0. Trusting
that our undertaking will meet with your
approval and support, we remain,
Very respectfully yours,
ERIE CITY IRON WORKS.
EQUALIZED
Cotton Commission Merchantt
At J. S. if.' Davidsbn'si S doors belo Col- '
lege 8treet, will pay the highest price in this '
market for all grades, of cotton, or will ad-
vanceat a liberal per centage fifty dollars
be sbi pped to ntmber one Houses , in :.Bos-: ' .
ton, New York, or Savannah, as owner pre-
ten, ana neia nnni opring, u aesiraDie, ' - -Is
also prepared t- purchase or sell contracts , :
for those wishing to deal in fulares on re- -
ceipt of two doiiars and a half ($20) per
bale, as a margin. ;
For particulars, apply as above. ,
decl7-tf. ,
Home and Democrat please copy for lm.
HOTELS, AC.
BOYDEH HOUSE,
SALISB VE Y, JT.i G .' ' .
A FIRST CLASS HOTEL, situated eon'
venienttothe business part of the city.
Omnibus will be found at depot to
convey passengers to the hotel. feb 11
St. Charles Hotel
STATESVTXLE,. N. C.
Sitaated In the Centre of Town.
THIS IIOTfcli haa been Oaorongh' v refitted
and refarnlahed. and under my manage
ment aa lessee, offers to tbe traveling pnblle
tbe advantages of a nist-class Hotel.
as-Omni bun at the depot on th? arrival
and departure of all trains.
M.SCHLOSS,
sepl-dtr. Formerly of Raleigh.
PIEDMONT
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tTAVING purchasefuy Stock oKjlotulngr
JLX and ury (ioodsor ate Dest nooses, an
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No Cliaage of Cars Between Quurlotte
and Bichmond,282 Miles.
Papers can j have arrangements to adver
tise the schedule of. this company will please
print as abdve1"' a &
For further information address
SB ALLEN,
! General Ticket Agent, -!
4- Greensboro, N. C,
T M RTALCOTT,
Engineer and Gen'lSupt. -
"I mal
WHITE GOODS, BOOTS, SHOES,
HATS, TRUNKS, CHINJ
i ana u
mi
hardljd AH grades, to which I invite your" attention
before purchasing elsewhere.
- TO CPUNTBY MEECHANm ;
' Havinrderoted a lifetime to my business.
and bavin an u-j?? ;f M-, -s-v-i- i ;,3,
UNSURPASSED STOCK of GOODS
ion haa rwpn
establiRhal n v. unj r nt w;i
1'Rtn Caldwell, 2 miles below Alexan
tinana. There is a platform : for pas-
""."pora. A new store has been ODen-
1V roflar. n.Mnoll - Jtr'WnnAmfP
ed
Mr. 8. J.
black
Hawkins has established a
1 there.' He is the
lotu of a village bai been formed in
excellent neighborhood
mik
To.f,;"."""op.
-U (he banquet of tlie Third "Army
wan?A ?, Ne Yorkon Thursday
cenini i.. , . ..rr-
d,, 1. " ioasi, "ine rresi
ed wifi . w,1,ieu Riaies, was receiv-
thenwullard responded in eulory of
wie offie'e mdnfthni.K kii :
exnrr. ? rrqently , interrupted: by
"PrcsMinm of discordant opinions.
In mjr--liV I feel satisfied . in .saying : that
Country Jferchantar can supply"; themselves
at mv Store, cheaper, than by solas North
themselves or by ptvchasinglTfrojiir agents
and drummers. 4.- " r
All I askJa one foittrial, v ? i4
v: . J. LINDY.
..' apt 6 fn -m ' f' '
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Ladies Ilair Eaparinn,
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.v- - ;! fJx' ' -,r'v 'W-V1 f"'T'"' V?'" . 'if !
Wish to inform tbe ladies of Charlotte
and vicinity that they have called, here for
a short timtwitb a full and elegant, assort
ment of Hainan Hair Goods, that lean offer
as the standard of perfection, original in de
sign, Of the best quality and 'workmanship.
Land onsnrpaaaed i eleganeend beauty, at
extremely low prices. . . , . . -
- Will renew and work ever, in the most
fashionable style, all Old Hair, "Braids, Com
bings, Ac : also Renewing and Dyeing in
every snaae. either lighter or darker.at reas
onable prices., .Store Tryon street, between
D U Maxwell s and i iddy a Book Store. ,
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OlFFfCOFlxirTmAILWAY CO:
.WjhWgnJ- C, April 16, 1874. -f-
"1 'PkBis.it oea Trains. .
".W.tiM ...... .......... 7 P. it.
.. ..... ... . . . . 7 Jl . a.
Spring Trade,
Our u?ual large Stock of
BOOTS and SHOES, STAPLE DRY GOODS
AND
FOREIGN and DOMESTIC NOTIONS,
for the Wholesale Trade.
Refering to the above we will say ' that
to Cash and prompt paying customers, we
are now selling Goods at prices that wiU. in
sure saslacUon buyers.
An early inspection soliciUd.
otice to Shippers.
fJlHE PIEDMOJT AIR LINE, with its Rail and water connections, affords unparelle
facilities for the quick and safe transportation of freight to and from Northern Cities.
Shippers can Choose the Following Routes:
By Rail to the Ports of RICHMOND, NORFOLK OR PORTSMOUTH, and thence by
JOCKREYS" ATLANTA
DYE WORKS,
THE LARGEST IN THE SOUTH.
Having increased my force of workmen I
am now prepared to dye all kinds of Ladies'
and Gentlemen's wearing apparel with
greater rapidity and promptness than ever
before.
Read my prises and economize in hard
times. Bee if you have not got a soiled or
faded garment that you can have cleaned Or
dyed any color you may desire for a small
sum, which will save you from .buying
new.
LIST OF PRICES :
gbnt's goods, pbick.
Overcoats, $1,50 to $2.50
Dresscoats, 1.00 to 2.00
Pants, 1.00 to 1.50
Vests, ' 50 to 1.00
LASIE8' GOODS. PKICK.' ' '
Dresses, $1.50 to $2.50
Skirts', 75 to 150
Sbawlsi wool, 50 to 2.00
Shawls, crape and silk, 1.00 to 2.50
Silk Ties, each 10 to 0.00
.Ribbons, per yard, 03 to 0,10
Kid Gloves cleaned, per pah- 25 cents.
All kinds of Silk Velvet Goods cleaned or
dyed. Satisfaction guaranteed. Goods re
ceived and returned by Express to all parts
of the country. I do not require any
ment to be ripped except silk dresses, t'
JAMES LOCHREY,
45 East Hunter Stree
niar 18 ' Atlanta, Ga.
QOCHRANE'S RESTAURANT.
European Plan.
.(
I would inform tbe public that,, on the 1st
of November, I will open a RESTAURANT
and BOARDING HOUSE, on Tryon street,
in tbe second story bf the Building adjoin
ing the Bank of Mecklenburg, and hereafter
will be prepared to entertain Ikarders, regu
lar and transient, in a style unsurpassed Dy
any house in the city. The table will be
supplied with all the delicacies of the sea
son. Game, Fish, Oysters, cfcc
Terms moderate. Satisfaction guaranteed
or no charge. I respectfully solicit your pa
tronage. oc30.tf W. R. COCHRANE.
MARBLE YARDS, Ac.
NEW MARBLE YARD,
COLLEGE ST., CHAKLOTTE, N. C
I respectfully announce to the public that
I am opening a Marble Yard next door to
R. M. Miller & Sons, at which place I am
prepared to manufacture Plain and Orna
mental Gravestones, Tombs and Monuments
of every description. Having served an ap
prenticeship of seven years with Mr. K. Hare,
of Yorkville, S. C, and six years under in
structions w'th Mr. F. A. McNlnch, of Char
lotte, N. C, I feel warranted in saying that I
can compete favorably with any workman
in my line in artistic merits. I will deal
only in tbe best qualities of marble, guaran
teeing all work manufactured by me to prove
satisfactory in every respect, or no pay re
quired. My prices shall be as low aa the
lowest, l respectiuuy asK a snare oi pumic
patronage.
- Call and see me before purchasing else
where, and I can make it to your advantage.
Very respectfully, '
ol7-tf R. M.CRAWFORD
first-daas lines of Steamers, to Baltimore, Pbiladelphia, New York and Boston'.
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McMURRAY A DAVIS.
Arrive at,
Leave at...;.
wW-sw-taa niMtM 6 IC
Freight to the extent of five car loads
daily; through in twelve hours, either way
between WiImiDgtonand Cbfcrlottee. Fast
freight throughin twenty-four hours, -s-
s:f;:JREMONT, : ;
April 17 75-St, "' "
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CIGAJRS, FINE CUT TOBACCO
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THIS is the only line to Portsmouth of unbroken guage, and, therefore, the only one
which has no transfer.
RATES ALWAY8 AS LOW AND TIME QUICK liR THAN ANY OTHER LINE.
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J. A. WILSON, Agent.
NOTICE.
Horse For Sale.
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I OFFER FOR SALE
a first-class work, Bad
die or driving horse,
gentle and will work
anywhere.
For sale at a Bar
gain. Apply to ,
CHAS R JONES,
At this Office.
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WHOLKSALI
RUCGI3 TS
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pEATHERS. ,;
New Geese Feathers, for sale, at
W M CROWELL'S.
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;,L0dBERYAM.i:;;
T7 the undersigned have ; opened a
W Lamber Yard fa Charlotte, i opposite
the old ice 1! actory, wbere ; will t be kept op
4-baoaa lull suppiy-otxamberv jathes abinj-
1 gies c.: e iiave.nqw on jdsd jinoy-arf
I riviDg Jdaily Eesciog EJanki-ScinilTBg,
Wide inch f lank, heavy flank, 100,000
Laths,; Weather .Boarding dryland dressed,
Flooring dry, dressed and tongued. We are
also prepared to fill large bills to contract
ors, at reasonable rates, and at short notice-
Parties buying Lumber from us can have
the same delivered at the, spot,, anywhere in
the city, 'free of drayage. Ordets left at
the Lamber Yard Office, will be attended
to. ,;B J StIANNONHOUSE & SOK.
ILT EDGED GOSHEN BUTTER,
CAROLINA CENTRAL RAILWAY,
GENERAL, FREIGHT DEPARTMENT,
' Wilmington, March 31st, 1875. )
THE Attention of the public is respectfully invited to the fact that the Carolina Cen
tral Railway, being completed and fully equipped for business, offers, with its connec
tions at Wilmington, both via direct Steamer Lines and via Weldon and Portsmouth, to
Baltimore, Philadelphia, New York, Boston and Providence unequaled facility for hand
ling shipments from : " '4 V O ; Vr h f!
Wilmington and all Eastern Cities to Charlotte, Statesvillc,
Ureenvme, bpartanDurg
and all stations on Atlantic, 'Tennessee -stmio, Atlantic and .Richmond Air Line and
North fiamlina Railroada aa welll aa all boints in GEORGIA and ALABAMA r
Insurance from Eastern cities guaranteed as via any other line. No terminal or transfer
chargee, and Ratea always as Low as tbe .Lowest.
Rates to ail points iurmsnea upon application to tne unuensign u. winw in ohuk. ui
New Hanover Building. .
F. VV. VhAKK,
NOTICE!
C. C. Railway Co.,
F, A. McNutch.
CHARLOTTE
F. GansKAEBsa
GRANITE WORKS,
5 .
THE Undersigned respect fully announce
to the citizens of Charlotte that they have
formed a co-partnership to carry on are
Granite business in all its branches, and for
prepared to AH all orders at short notice: for
Granite Fronts, Cemetery Lot Enclosures
Grave Guards, Steps, Sills, Bases, Coping
Curbing, Area Wall Cups, Flagging Hearths.
Upping Blocks, Fence Posts, &c., Ac ,
Orders solicited from abroad.
Office at S. McNinch's marble works.
McNINCH A GREISHARBER.'
nov 10 . . ; . ;.. V---
CROQUET
TE5 "TCP
FOR SALE AT
TICKETS FROM
CHARLOTTE TO WILMINGTON
AND RETURN,
Can now be purchased at the office of
TIDDY & BROTHER'S.
the
Company at this place
$1300.
for
Soliciting . Agent.
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General Freight Agent,
New Music.
JUST Received a large lot of New Music,
including Katie Putnam's popular song,
"Urand fa Bless Xour Ken," at --.?$
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THE best goods for the least money, at
. . J. K. PUjBEFOY'S.
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T)EEFUMERYand FancyArticles hvpro
A fusion, at ' i Mil UREFQTSS .
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CANNED Goods at
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PUREIFUY'S.
pOCKKT-Cutlery, at
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PUREFOT'S.S
CENTENNIAL
fTlo our friends and customers, who wish
J, a FLOUR that cannot be excelled in
Stock or finish" on thia continent, we offer
tbe above celebrated brand, and guarantee
it to be in every respect what it is represent
ed, ti ti ALJ2LA.rS.UH.-K, vo-
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Tickets good to return for seven
days from date of issue.
, F W CLARK,
General Ticket Agent.
may 8 lw
Gilt & Wahmt Moulding
other Hoase Furnishing Goods, at
ALEXANDER, SEIGLE A CO'S.
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RCHITECT. ;
, GEORGE WELCH :
Offers his professional services to the citizens
of Charlotte and vicinity, and pledges the
experience and practice of Jonrteen years
training as a guarantee oi competence. ,
Office Trade btreet, Charlotte. .;
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H ALES & FARRIOR
W A T C H MAKERS
A S D
JEWELERS,
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RECEIVED to-day,
Northern Apples.
mar25-tf.
. lot of fine larg
riiiPUREFOY 'I
ATOTICE. TO HOUSE BUITjDERS AND
ll CONTRACTORS. I have accented the
Agency for a Saw Mill, and am nrenared td
receive and fill all orders for any kind of
ijuiuoer b as anon a nonce aa possible. 1
have on hand a lot of flooring and inch
plan. L. W. OSBORNE,
Next door to J.H. Henderson's,
oc29 - Trade street.
Notice.
HAVING been appointed Receiver for the
firm of Roediger A Cohn, I hereby
give notice that all accounts of said firm
must be paid to me immediately, as it will
save cost. - C. HILKER ...
mar28tf ReceiYer. ; .
ARE JUST RECEIVING THEIR
New Spring Stock of Diamond Rings
and other novelties for the Cen
tennial, , , . .
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DR. C. F BREM,
OFFERS his. Professional services to
the citizens of Charlotte and vicinity.
Calls left at Dr. Scarr's Drug Store
will receive prompt attention. I m'1
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White i Wine' Vine-
i , GENUINE article of IMPORTED
jfx White Wine Vinegar Warranted pure.
' " -1 L VY PERDU iE.
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RECEIVED TO-DAY. tfr
Smoked Beef, ' Spiced Pigs'afeet, South
Uarolina Rice, Buckwheat Flour and many
otber good goods in tbe Grocery line, at
J 8 M DAVIDSON'S,;
BOARDERS WANTED " -
' I am prepared to famish good board to a
few select regular or transient boarders, by
the day, week or month, at moderate prices.
Location convenient to. the business part of
theCityAPPiyOHNA.BRlDGlTAW,
s . Corner Church and 3rd Street,.
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