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CHARLOTTE OBSERVER, ly i year, (poet pii advance, moe. - ,.' mon. rBKK.LV ICOITIOK. 'XUy .n wi w" J ' - -J- TVtA Yr ont o mo ouui" ywi-, iv ft months. ; , " . i 05 Liberal redactions for cluhs. 1 " TOL-Xin. h a A CHABIA)TTE - N.'' Cm i"W EDNESDATi i'lUT. 2," 1877l,r -' -' ' :- HO.20,8t. 1 'TSJSgS.V " T i F- . J? . J ,i I-. -t , , . -.. . - - : . - - --. - "' , .i 1 . . '. . ' 1 Mil' i m, ii USDER THE NEW MANAGEMENT OF tj AS been Befarniahed and Refitted in first cless b! jle and cfiers inducements to Travellers and Residents in its excellent table, supplied with the best the market affuxds at prices to fuit the tiroes. An active corps of waiters in attendance at meals, and no pains or expf nf e sra-ed to render guests comfortable. ' T - " I Moderate Terms for Mohthly Boarders. OUR M OTTO I S TO PLEASE. rtiiifiOKA NEWS. WASHINGTON ! THE 1 sprl ELI AS. COHEN & RGESSLER, Invite attention to theie t JubI Ec eiv d- A l.uh tl ty will tell lower than ever. Wholesale and Retail Buyeis please examine. ELI AS, COHEN & EOESSLER. f&r A freh si j i ly cf A'ptccsf ei d WtlairF, ftdthe laipest Stcck of Enibroideries in the city very cheap. mar20 - - . . BURGESS NICHOLS, WHOLESALE & RETAIL, DKAUCB IH ALL KINDS OF FTJllHf I T TJ R. B 5 BEDDING, &C. A ' ' or CHEAP BEDSTEADS, LOUNGES, PARLOB & CHAMBER SUITS. aCOFFIN8of all KINDS on HAND. No. 6, West Trade St., CHARLOTTE, N. : 0 jan3 1 FRESH GOODS -AT- FURNITURE WARE H O U S Eg CHILDREN'S CARRIAGES, CHILDREN'S C AR Rl AGES, I i & ii - I m rM-pivh cm full f?rr1t nf CHIT.Tl'RTr.K'R CARTtTAGES. KfWeet'Stylfs" and lowest prices. . " . ' ; Call and roakeycur selection wbil the assortment ia falL marl4 : i: J N concedioti with the Fnrhitnre Businees or Mr E Q Rogers, at rnr" old stand on coum i rade Btxeet, I will conduct the Un uertasing Business on my own acconn giving it my personal attention. twill keep a complete Stoek, from the in. Cheapest Wood CofSn ;to the finest Metalic I i rfrr. ' ; Burial Case. Orders by teleeraph or otherwise Dromntlv attended to. ? Respectfully 1 fir 'f'"- THIS MWiaotl fiCjg CHARLOI2!EtN.C. WELL' KHOWH ASD' LEABIH& . HOTEL, i 4 .1 LOCATED IH , CENTRE OT f THE CITY, 1 J OFFERS ttNSTTRPASSB ACCOMMODATIONS " TO THE 'TRAVEIXXNO PUBLTC. The Furniture . is First-ciass, the' House is . Carpeted THROUGHOUT, .... "" GAS and: ELECTRIC BELLS ARE IN 'EVERY'. ROOM. To Invalids, Florida Tourists' or Persons Traveling pjFORfPLEASURTHIS HOUSE OFFERS EVERY. FACILITY f ) - FOR COMFORT. v':Ttnto8;-tZ.Q0,. $2.G0;and $2.00 per May;- according to location; tt00int.i - r jj q ECCLES, Proprietor. NEW ORLEANS OFFICE.: V NAVAL : HOT CONTEST FOR THE PLACE. '," o . - - ir HAYESL SOUTHERN . POLICY TO BE DISCUSSED BY- CONGRESS. r t IMFORTANT TO ; ANTEBELLUM f MAIL COTRACTOR"' 1 - j i. I: PUBLIC DEBT -STAiEMENT - " Washington, The most interesting contest is pro-; gtesswg jj.Yer the.JSew..0xleAn8iaTal office. f Hdptibick na Antoine are the chief coihletantsirjdi mayfi eaid iu tepreseDi me rivalry among tne colored element. Senator Bruce, of Mississippi, is disposed to support Pinchback, on the ground that he lis more legally the representative of the! colored men of Louisiana, having fought their battles in a higher sphere, tnan did his opponent. Antoine has has had State loaves. Pinchback has had national kicks. Gen. Chester's views, elaborated by himself, followed. Senator Burch has arrived. s Pinchback is expected to-night. ; 4 - The presence here of several prom-j inent colored men from Louisiana, ia to advise the appointments upon the basis of the President's Southern policy,' and with a view to a mere commend able and disseminating recognition of colored men. Gen. Chester has the President's assurance that the colored people will ' have a just representation in the Custom House. Burch recom mends ex-Lieut. -Gov. Antoine for the naval office. Pinchback is likely to opposa this movement. Chester is inclined to deprecate the removal of Baird without causei ardJ will continue to? advise with! tfce authorities here what will best subserve the general government. ., la The debt statement shows a decrease of over four million dollarsg 5 It is given out that thePresidmt desires Congress to fully discuss his Southern policy during the extra session. t Without such thorough discussion, he fears that the Republi cans of the North might labor under misapprehensions which might affect unfavorably the fall etectionpj' ' ' midnight. Washington, May 1. A circular issued from the Post Office Department directs that claims tot ante bellum Mail Contractors directs that applications must be made to the Second Assistant Postmaster-General, by the Contractor or his sexecutive, as money 'cannot De paia to assignees. The application must show the char acter and extent of service, length of route" how much in each 0fate, if it extends over more than one and th periods for which the claim was made. The evidence in writing r print, which claimant may have, must accompany the claim. The facts must be yerified by the testimony of two witnesses, who were"postma8ter8 on' the route. If this is impossible, two other disinterested, persons, who received mail at either. of the terminal points on said route. The application and statements must be under oath. The credibility of persons making oath, must.be certified by per sons before whom that oath was made.. Where the oath is made before a Jus tice of the Peace, his official character and signature must be certified, do by the Clerk of the Court of Record, in county where th e oath jis m, ade.; y, . iae ioiiowiug in me ueui ewicuieiii. Decrease during the month, ;4 mil lions ; cash in the Treasury, including nearly 15 millions held for redemp tion, called bonds notrpresented'105 millions; currency) including 6 mil lions held for redemption ;t fracStiOjiaal currency, 8 mUions,;J ,,.;r,V ,r, .,fHEVYOBK, ' - . I ' - ' , IIow the Lo Canght Fireo ; "New. Yoiii, May I.-Two firemen escaped from the ; burnt steamer Leo. They say, thirteen; .barrels of3 gin (were carelessly rolled between tne aeeics, ana when the men went oeiow wia a lamp, to secure these and other barrels which bumped' fearfullydOring.;the! torin, thevapor irom .ine gm ignueujcausiBg the disaster n i. the eastern war Odessa n a State of SiBe. Thirty Thouiand Lives t Cross tht ' Russia's Sacred mission. Frano DelareaHer Neutrality. TVarItems. f. t " r. 1 . .CleveiXsd, 0.r May lThK-feoflX JOUnu lu IU6 uuip.nns uuu vuo'. f . -Cuscinnati, O., M"ay, l.Fuf ,iun: dred miners, -at Straits vill are-'on j a strike, and are marching irom, place to nlace-CTronbli is. apprehended J BuFFAto," NrYVMay 1. Chester, Morgan &Arend, "carp"et dealers j t6t failed for a quarter of a million; 1 1 f .St. Louis; mo., Aiay,j.rn 11 14 d that'Shyrock & Rowlandcommis ston merchants, have failed. Odessa is declared i a state of siege. . ;Tha Ru8si.4os4 JbivX,xpmD jtely ob sUructed the Panub at the month, of the Prnthl , ' r , Recruiting and drilling is going on n Jaddaand all the towps. Af abia. Large numbers are volunteering erery where. ; . . ; . Sultan four thousand, fully equipped troops. The suspension of the Galoiwaa caus ed by aq article declaring the necessi- V. .m Hi ti47t i. i : of making as Vigorous war on the administration as on Turkey, so as to suppress rebberies, which were the principal1 caiise "of defeat in the Crimea. ,4- The Sultan will not unfurl the stand ard of the Prophet to arouse Ottoman feeling till other means of defence fail. "The Times1 correspondent at Bucha rest believes that Russia will do noth ing beyond occupying certain strategic )oints.JJTh delay iS :odd'p61icy for the Russians'. Nevertheless a Russian orBceflnforms the correspondent, that Russia is fully prepared to sacrifice thirty thousand, men in forcing the Dantibe, should circumstances compel immediate action in that direction. ' ' The Porte gives ofiicial notice of no intention to carry en war . on Servian soil. ? y . ; . rS : : .. -. I Russia appears to have given simi lar assurance,. f , 7 Mr Layard, the British Ministry ad yieed the Sultan not to Unfurl the standard of the Prophet, as it Would end all attempts to localize the war. The Pope is receiving the pilgrims. His general health is improved, but his physiciansywarn him against fatigue. - The Czar ; has telegraphed to the Prince of Montenegro : "I am firmly resolved this time to realize the sacred mission of Russia, and my predecessor, "God will aid us." London, May 1. The Vienna corres pondent of the - Times-, telegraphs as follows; "As things look at present the British government will possibly be the only one to return a regular of ficial answer to Russia's representation that she is acting in the interest and according to the wishes of Europe. The British answer may possibly indi cate the limits within which England would not consider her interests threat ened and would therefore remain neu tral.. The result of all this seems to be that for the moment at least, there is an eKd to anything like concert or even common ground of European policy, each power . being r intent upon its own interests. Recrvffiingnas V been progressing briskly lalefy, nearly" every regiment, in the service is full. Military artificers at Woolwich were excused yesterday from regular monthly drill, on account of emergency. The work - on .which (bey engaged, namely, was "the repair and preparation of the wagons and ambulances, consisting a field train. Seven 12 ton naval guns have been shipped to Portsmouth, and four hun dred tons of ammunition and arms are being shipped for Malta. ' ! , Versailles, May 1. The French Chambers re-assembled to-day iri De puties. Duke De' Cakes laying the yellow book on the table said: The pres: sent complications found France free from any engagement. s Never, during the last seven years, had her relations with foreign "States been better' The language of neighboring powers left no doubt of their pacific sentiments. ,A In the Eastern question the most abso lute neutrality is guaranteed. .' The most scrupulous abstention will remain the basis Of ou,r policyi e ' LoKDOXvMay 1. In the House of Lords this afternson, Lord Derby in reply.'to a question by 'Flarl Granville, saia inac vne goveruxueuii uu pi even ed an answer to the Russian circular which was approved by the Queen. It will be sent out to-night, and will be laid before the House as soon as deliv ered to' Russia. I ( )('J l i 1 " A Reuter telegram from Ragusa says: The first engagement since the expira tion of the armistice, occurred yester day. ; A Herzegoviniaa insurgent force attacked the 1 Turkishvanguard iiear eyeigne, killing lt.is stated, fifleea. , , Corfu ironclads Alexandra. Monar 'cnk SwiflsureDcvastation uxiotspia 'of thef'British Mediterranean -squadron afrivedf here this fiaorning. x.f T - Riga, May 1. Seventeeen steamers havereacbed ReyeU e XjTavigation is nowonenFifly steamers bound for Riga have'put into Wiodawv' 5" ? Glasgow; May 1; A large business IS UOing LU BUgtU h QU, i) Wk, vance. SOUTH CAKOLirf A. The Republican Stats Officers Give Up ths Conteit Hanpton QoTtm- aent in Full Fossessisn. --, , b t , ...9iutBii y jt.4T1i'eB?poblieai State officersyestsrday having signified their willingness to withdraw from the contest today j by counsel, went into the ouLircmi; yuurt au ixiuvwu ui.wiu.araw their answers, fromthe file,' and con sented that judgment should be entered in favor of plaintiffs. The Hampton State officers wejfe adviseii ef the entry of, the judgment in the court, and the offices will i be transferred to them to. m orrbw. The work ef transferring the Treasurer's' office will probably occupy a'rweekor ten days!,., ; iTr.. 54 J; I 'J I: 1 K.l V-.' " I U -t Vjoi Failure of a Tabacco Firni, . ' RicH.0Jt; May 'l; Burrojzghs,. A Wings, tobacco brokers have faJed. Liabilities, $10,000. The assets, mainly debts, are considerably short ' of that figure. t The members' of tCf firm, formerly, belonged to Atlantr Ga. , AXiBArflA. Democrats Victorious. Montgomery, May l.-p-The city elec- tien was quiet. The Democrats elected the Mayor, Clerk and Aldermen by a targe majoniy. ; ; . Frost ia many parts of the State this morning. i:, --ri -"a ' .-u..i NEW ADVrJLiTaSJMrUENTS. Fresh Vegetables, Straw- Tberries, &c. ' I Have Special arrangements with a Vege table Grower to supply my market with all kinds of early Vegetables, each aa Sacar 8trawberries, they will come fresh froist.ihe field. NO STALE STOCK. We must have the Cash on delivery, B N 8-tITH; h may. ' Market. BUY THE SOAP , Toe CHEAPEST aad BEST ON THE MARKET. HAYIR, BOSS & JOHIS. may 2 . Ten Cent Column. FOR RENT the Store Room recently occupied by Beat A Vandegrift. may 2 tawtf J. L. MO&XHEAD. HANDY I Wood-working llecbanie A nice little business can be bought ont. where some money can be made. Address by letter "OPPORTUNITY," Charlette, N.C. may 2 it FOR RENT Three (3) rooms ever the rear end at our store, auitable for young men or well arranged for a small family. Also a neat cottage residence, and store room in the yard, en corner 7th and D streets. it M MiLtJU-U; A bUJNB. apr29 eod 3t . 30,000 Bricks for sale, at $5 per 1000. Ap ply to J K P NEATHiKRY, Act, , At Aiorrow signage, H ju.xraaeBt. apr29 . . ' . TO LET My dwellinr en Church street, near Mansion Honse, Tor particulars apply at store. HENRY FBAK KEN THAU LATEST MLMVAL OF sfi.iir".'in. NEW fiOODS J. S. PHILLIPS; . A 1 ;-?.'. v." MERCHANT TAILOR and DEALER IN J GENTS FURNISHING 600DB,' . 1 ' , ! ' i . t i. i HAS removed to one of the New Stores under the Central HoteLTrade Stand is receiving his Winter Stock of Goods fo Men's Wearj aitd will jnake vhem op at short notice In the most fashionable man ner, cheaper than the same class of Goods have ever been offered in thia market. : OtuBte. Skirts . a SjBcialty.-: Cuttiner and repairine done promptly. All goods and work must be paid for on dVUy- ery, as I am compelled to do a oasn Dusijeas. " j g jrJHLJWJrB, '-' oct!7 ' '' 4?'JHVf 'V . -I I&taataneous Ink Extractor, -it!; if 11' TOE ; removing f writing from - paper ; and itains of all. kinds from clothing oif the' " l"''.! lift, I -.snfrjfa v'7 l , -fi? -V fabric without, injary.., Price Q oenta 1.spr20 , ( j , ...t'j ,-r - -,vi s. T Saratoga S pn h g3 T Charlotte. N, Cm We- have-' new operation our.Saratoga Fountain,, and will have on draught all the season .fresh Saratoga Water en ice, al good as t is at the Springs in. Hew orit.-' . - t ; . U eADSJTB DSTJO STORE, marl ! T. 00R'L0WT,PRK,, TH E ENVY OF ALL COMPET1TIO j 1 .1 v hit y COMPLETE IN ALL DEPARTMENTS. :;THE Opportunities and Facilities which we enjoy, allow us to NATIE rietiail pricos for these Good that will most effectually, dis tance ALL COMPETITION. For further and mbre cbinplete evidence wei refei; with pleasure to the prices annexed : Good British J Hose Z pair for.....;.....,... J;Jo Extra British MixedSnair for... .1. ...... ' L. 1; i...25 Striped, assorted colors,.. aocyjss,.Tenr.!uce, . ........;.:..l.Z.. .i..ZlLZXJa4 to 60c -SWS Clockd. in variety, .....-,. J.,;U85o lo T5c Rich Taney Balbneeans. silk colors. ... ' fcv, t OV Children's Fancy colors, 2 pair for...;..: ::;iw,.w..,.;;mim25c " ""! ......... ........ .......vw v v- Cotton Handkerchiefs, assorted borders,.... U..:...05c White-Linen; ready for use, 2 for .; ....w.....;.....:.;...;...........;...25o Fine CamhricghoTdered,. ....-. ............,.....4.....;......fcU..5o Beautiful Silks, fancy colors, ......v.;...25e Latest Importations, rich shades and rare colors, .'....,'."..J50c to$2 Scarfs worth 75c we are offering at '''-.i'i-' :..-..' BUT 8UCH PRICES and BARGAINS ARB TO BE SEEN ONLY AT E. D. JuAll A et dKUo. . The prices at which we now offer Boys and Children'- (kmMd .nA fnll Suits, elegantly trimmed, leaves NO ROOM to save ANYTHING by Home Manufacture. We trust every lady will FIND TIME to CALL and HE the numerous novelties we have brought eat this season. 1 " . ' f Mail Orders receive our own CAREFUL ATTENTION.1 Wholesale CLOSE BUYERS will do well to examine our Stock. ... , ?. .pti'ut ..." - :'' E D. Latta & BrotMerl apr29 LOWEST PRICE CLOTHIERS IN THE SOUTHS ATTENTION :W: :R:- iti'. SEC ON D A R RITIX -OF- SPRING DRESS GOODS LATEST STYLES AND SHAPES OF . i ' V-. it ' .-' LA DI E S' ST11A W HA T.S,; Millinery : Goods, Flowers, Dlbtons andwTies, IN ALL DIFFERENT COLORS. jEf. All Goods will be sold at prices to suit the times. Come sad convi&csvonmlf if the facts, before yon buy elsewhere. f . ? .... ... W ittkQ w sky & Hiiltel s apr24 . , Hohb Copy. 1 ' WILSON & BURWELL, WHOLKSALX A RETAIL - ; DRUGGISTS, ; ; Charlotte, N; C. , J 1 . . . i 3S. 1 Itttsi . - - r i i5 Ej;?- ix.-jvj .v So " iilrOit 10 ,V.,.1.-.'. i . , J...:- c r - - I r ' 1 !.-.' zl T 4 i-'pi M -4-
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