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CHABL0TTE, N. C, SATURDAY, MAY 27, 1876
Xa 2 23S
BOOTS AND
T & Brem, Jr., New Anction S Commission House.
Attorney and Consellor at Law rpiIE undersigned have associated them-
selves In the Auction and Commission
niARLOTTV nr r business, and solicit consignments of Mer-
M c chandise of all kinds.
Special attention given to the sale of all
kinds of Country Produce. '
B N SMITH
OFFICE In Dowd & Sims' New Build- J A McLURE.
J A McLURE, Auctiokke.
ing, Up Stairs. maylG
. JUST "RECEIVED.
LOT OF A Fine lot of CIGARS from 2J to 15 cents
ii at Retail. Also, a good assortment of
UKESH CANNED GOODS (best brands.) CHEWING TOBACCO low for cash.
T Just received at T H AUSTIN,
may 23 ANDREW 8 &, JONES'. mayll
JUST
The Handsomest Line of
aEITTS' G-AITERS,
-AXD-
EVER GFFERED!inthis MARKET. CALLand EXAMINE.
NEW IRON FRONT "SMITH BTJILDING,"TRADE STREET, CHARLOTTE, N. C.
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F U K N I T U It IS
WHOLESALE
BED
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OF COFFINS OF ALL
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& RETAIL,
DEALXR8 IN
ALL KINDS OF
FURNITURE,
BEDDING, &C.
No. 5, West TradeTSt.,
CHARLOTTE, N.C-S,
JUST RECEIVED
FULL LINE
or
CKILDRENS
SETTS, AND A FULL LINE
GRADES, ON HAND.
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TELEGRAPHICBNEWS
Noon Dispatches,
FOREIGN.
The Forte Opposed to the Scheme
of the Berlin Conference War
Bisks cn the Mediterranean Fleet.
Viinna, May 26. The Turkish am
bassador to Austria, at Festh, has re
cieved a telegram announcing the
Porte opposed to the scheme of the
Berlin Conference.
Lojtdok, May 26. There was some
enquiry, yesterday at Lloyd's concern
ing the war risks on the teasels to the
Med i ter ran ean .
The United Stales ship Franklfn has
arrived at Salonica. Everything is
quiet. The Franklin will remain a
week.
CONVENTIONS.
Califernia Democrats for Tilden
IenUckylJninstructed Platforms
San Fkaxcisco, May 26. The Demo
cratic Convention platform is for the
honest payment of the public debt,
gold and silver the only legal tenders,
tariff for revenue only, and prohibi
tion of Chinese immigration. The
resolutions strongly endorse Tilden;
but the delegates are uninstructed be
yond to vote as a unit.
Thirteen cases of small pox have de
veloped since the arrival of the Color
ado, which had it aboard.
Louisville, May 26. In the Demo
cratic Convention, Gen Lucius Disha
was Chairman. The delegates at large
are : Henry Watterson,, W C P Brcck
enridg,e, Willis B Martin, and John M
Rice. The platform is for the imme
diate and unconditional repeal of the
resumption act, but regards gokl and
silver as the true basis of circulation.
There was no declaration in favor of
any candidate.
WASHINGTON.
Creswell Before the Committee
House Proceedings.
Washikgtok, May 26. Creswell is
before the Post Office Committee ex
plaining matters. In the House a
resolution calling on the Secretary of
War for the number of troops station
ed in the Southern States, at what
points, and for what purpose, met ob
jection from the Republican side, and
could not be entertained. The House
resolution empowering the chairman
of sub-committees of the New Or
leans Committee to administer oaths,
met objection and was not enter
tained.
' WEWYOES.
Publication Society Receipts Ar
rangements fer the Hebrew Semi
nary Complete.
Buffalo, May 26. The Baptist Pub
lication Society show the receipts of
thesociety from all sources to be $564,-
000. Five brethren were appointed to
bear fraternal greeting to the South
ern Baptist Convention of 77, at New
Orleans.
Newt York, May 26. Tha Hebrew
Conference for the purpose of erecting
a Hebrew Theological Seminary, has
completed its organization, and ap
pointed executive4fommittees.
KENTUCKY.
Baptist Anniversary Celebration.
Louisville, May 26. The Baptists
of Kentucky celebrated yesterday, the
ene hundredth anniversary of the first
Bptiat sermon preached in the State,
with interesting ceremonies, at Wal
nut Street church in this city. Rev.
Wm Hickman was the first Baptist
preacher here, and his first sermon
was delivered near Harrodsburg, May
25th, 177C.
FLASHES.
Providence, R. I., May 26 The brig
S W Collimere, from' Trinidad for St.
Johns, sunk to-day from a collision.
The Captain's wife and two men were
lost. ,J
Louisville, May 26, The Vander
ville Theatre was rjurn'ed 'iftst night.
Loss $15,000... James Lb ve, proprietor,
was badly burned and three firemen
hurt. Several actors lost heavily .
, . San Francisco, May ' 26. Brittan's
block, corner 6 California and Davis
streets, was' burn eel. " Loss $30,000,
Three men were drowned in the bay.
S?. Louis, May 26. A dispatch from
New Orleans reports that the steam
er New Orleans Went. .to. seai through
the? jetties, drawing 17 feet Scinches f
WAter.. VI 'HU SVO'f k 'IS
Memphis, May 26. S M Ellis,
prominent planter, was shot and killed
to-dayijr Thos ahft .Robt Reason erer,
who accuse Ellis of slandering' their
niec. Thomas surrendered him
and Robert was arrested.- .
. Lokdok, May 26. The painting of
L t ne xmcness pi iievonsnire, oyuanies
borough; recently purch asfed by a firm
of? Bond Street, picture dealers,, for
$52500 was last night cut from1 the
frame and stolen.
LOUISIANA.
Opposition to the Hawaiian Treaty
Bloody Affray.
New Orleans, May 26. A large
meeting of citizens interested in rice
and sugar planting, was held last even
ing in 'opposition to the Hawaiiian
treaty. A committee was appointed to
proceed to Washington and urge the
defeat of the treaty.
Wm F Laroache is mortally wound
ed, and Matt Hagan not expected to
live, Thomas LTaulaham was arrested.
The three had a pistol fight to-day.
PENNSYLVANIA.
An $80,000 Fire in Tamaqua.
Tamaqua, May 26. Early this morn
ing a fire broke out on Broad street.
The flames originated in B Zimmer
man's bakery, in the cellar of the old
Union Hotel. The hotel was entirely
consumed, and the fire spreading, par
tially destroyed Schwartz &Bros' store;
and Draper's shoe store, and Dbw
ritzer's furniture store were totally de
stroyed. The total loss was $80,000 ;
insurance $45,000.
ILLINOIS.
Sale of Durham Short Horns.
Chicago, May 20. The Durham
lawn herd short horns, owned tby Col.
Robt. Holloway, of Alexis, 111., were
sold at auction, yesterday, at Dexter
Park. Buyers were present from all
parts of the United States and Canada,
and the bidding was spirited. Sixty
five head were sold, and a total of
over $70,000 realized. Tbe average
price of cows was $1,130 ; bulls $814.
VIRGINIA.
Elections Democrats Successful Ev
erywhere Except in Lynchburg.
Richmond, May 26. Tbe municipal
elections occurred yesterday. There,
were no disturbances. The Democrats
were successful by over 2,000 majority.
The Republicans carried Lynchburg
only. The Democrats claim that their
organization is perfect.
lid-Night Dispatch
V. EAILIR, 1 RCIAIILITILE.
WAsHrKQTOi, May 20.
In the South Atlantic States, slight
changes in pressure and temperature,
easterly to southerly winds, and partly
cloudy weather will prevail.
NEW Y0BK.
Train off the Track Fraternal Mes
sage to the Southern Presbyterians.
Albany, May 26. The fast mail
jumped the track at West Albany, to
day. The fireman was killed and the
engineer fatally hurt.
New York, May 1G. The Presby
terian Assembly holds its next session
at Chicago. The Committee on Cor
respondence 2 regarding the rela-
lations with the church South, read
the following :
"The committee appointed to con
fer with the Presbyterian General As
sembly now in session at Savannah, in
reference to a basis of union between
the two bodies, being unanimously
and heartily in sympathy with the ob
ject which they were appointed to ac
complish and recognizing tne lact mat
the two assemblys accept the same
form of government and directory of
worship,
Resolved, That this assembly reiter
ates its cordial desire for the establish
ment of fraternal relations with that
Assembly on terms of perfect equality
and reciprocacy, as soon as it ib agree
able to it to respond to tnis assurance
by a similar expression.
The report was adopted, and it was
resolved to telegrapn tne report
resolutions to Savannah.
and
WASHINGTON.
A Resume of Generally Uninterest
ing Matters.
Washikcton, D. C, May 26. Taft
and Pierrepont have been interviewed.
Blaine has entirely recoyered.
The indications are that the differ
ences between the -Senate -and House
on the Appropriations Bill will be
very stubborn.
Of the Alabama delegation to Cin
cinnati Haves is in. for Blame and
Stokes for Conkling.
Houie. The bill for the relief of
Line and Luckey, passed, the veto not
withstanding. Patterson qualified as Doorkeeper.
The F&ii&enV vetoed the bill for re
cording deeds in the district ; referred
tb the Judiciary' Committe. The bill
appropriating money for War Claims,
allowed bv the Commissioner of
Claims.-T)assed. ; Luttreil introduced a
ferolutioa reciting an article from the
Baltimore Gazette, that $300,000 had
been etnended by the Pacific coast to
produce tne passage o ue axwu
'treaty nd directing the Committee
6f Ways and Means to investigate it ;
adopted. A number of private bills
"passed. Adjourned, :.
Bejate: The Committee on Appro
priations reported the Legislative Ap
propriations Bill with nearly all the new
features put in by the House amend
ments out. Executive session and the
impeachment, without result. Ad
journed. Confirmations : Scliman & Broshers,
to be financial agents of the United
States a,t London.
MASSACHUSETTS.
Piper Hung Frost Executed Two
Men Drowned Suit Against a Col
lector. Boston, May 26. Piper, the belfrey
murderer, was hanged today. The
fall caused instant death.
Worcestir, May 26. Sana'l J Frost
was executed to-day for the murder of
his wife's brother. He was calm and
determined; talked politics and play
ed checkers during his last days. The
fall was so great that his head was torn
from his body, the blood spurting in
every direction.
Gloucester, May 26. Chas Oates
and Wm Combs were drowned in the
harbor to-day.
Boston, May 26. Suit has been
commenced against Wm Y McCartney,
formerly Internal Revenue Collector,
who is $9,000 short.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
Sunday Schcol Picnic.
MEMBERS of the 2nd Presbyterian con
ereation and invited guests, wh ex
pect to attend the Picnic, are requested to
meet at the Church this morning at 71
o'clock,
Friends who have offered their convey
ances, will please send them promptly at the
liaie named above.
,A SHORTER CALDWELL,
C H Cjicjfif, Superintendent.
Secretary.
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Persons
PASSING over the North Carolina and
Richmond it Danville Railroads, to at
tend Commencement at Greeniboro Female
College, May Slit and Jane 1st. will be re
turned free of charge. J M JONES.
nsay27 3t
Dried Fruit.
JUST RECEIVED, A LOT OF NICE
Dried Apples,
AT-
W. M. Crowell's.
may 27
Andrews & Jones
JJAVE receired another frisli lot of those
delicious Milk Biscuits. Also just in a large
lot of select Canned Goods, consisting in
part of Fresh Tomatoes, Peaches, Pears,
Pine Apple, Strawberries, Pumpkin, Salmon,
Beff, Turtey and Ham, Condensed Milk
best brands.
Dessert Sauce, something new, fresh
Oranges, Apples, Lemons and Strawberries.
Nice Ice Cream every day from 9 a. m., to
sdrews & jones.
104 p. m. AN
may 27
CORN, CORN, CORN,
FOUR CAR LOADS OF CORN
0fsT HAND AND TO ARRIVE,
STITT, WALSH & CO.
may27
COUNTRY BACON.
A FINE LOT OF NICE COUNTRY HAMS
AND SIDES.
STITT. WALSH & CO,
may27
SEASIDE RESORT.
THE ATLANTIC HOTEL,
BEAUFORT, N. C.
JUNE I st to OCTOBER 1st
Many New Attractions
UNDER THE NEW MANAGEMENT.
Save time by addressing
J. M. SUB LETT,
mav252m
Ginger Ale on Draught,
mEN cents a glass rich and creamy
A healthy and invigorating equal in qual
ity to tne very best Belfast Ginger Ale.
T C SMITH & CO.
: maylo ; ..
5 Cases
MALT HOP TONIC,
W B. BURWELL & CO.
j aprl6 ; . . ;
HAVE YOU SEEN THE SUGAR
at HOLTON fc CO'S.
aprS s'
n ENUINE Imported Cigara at 10 and 12
A OentB, at WALTER iUUSATB.
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PRIME JAVA COFEEE,
IrAGUAYRA COFFEE,
CHOICE RIO COFFEE,
SEED TICK COFFEE,
CHOICEST 00L0IIG TEA,
CHOICEST H0YUHE GDII POWDER TEA,
VANILLA CHOCOLATE,
STANDARD A&C SUGAR, A C YELLOW SUGAR, POWDERED SUGAR,
And a complete fresh supply of
FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC GROCERIES.
ALL OF WHICH WILL BE SOLD AT REASONABLE PRICES.
t . .
GOODS DELIVERED FREE TO ANY PART OP THF. CITY.
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THE CITY CLXJB
Ih TEE &&eB TO IWE.
Breakfast, 25 CenU
Dinner, 50 CenU
Supper, 25 CenU
Table Board, $4.50 per week
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CONFIDENTIAL.
WILL SELL
CHEAPER THAN ANY HOUSE IN THE CITY
m CALL AND SEE THEM.
"W ADE &o 3? 313 Gr 3l -A. IMI ,
OPPOSITE CENTRAL HOTEL, CHARLOTTE, N. C.
BEST MACKINAW HATS. JUST RECEIVED,
may 26
OF THOSE
2
JUST RBCBIV3B.
iuore 0f the Pretty Calicos for 6i cents Cash,
may27
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NEW and BEAUTIFUL SELECTION of LADIES TIES,
LARGE AND RARE SILECTIONS OF
' -n - - f
Kcw Mowers and Mies' Elate.
JUST RBOEIVBD !
3000 PIECES PRINTS AT 61-4 CENTS.
150 WHITE
STUNNING
...
YOU BEST
CHEAP
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and COLORED
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