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CHABXOTTE OBSERVES,
ally 1 year, (ported) In advance,
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$8 00
4 00
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wswt. ad wisa tftf litest ccnsa CtE
t WKBKIT ' XDZTIOH.
w klv ;io th county in advanoe, rt 00
out oi Uie oounty, postpaid, 10
6 months, " , : 1 05
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Llbrel reductions for clubs,
CHABLOTTE N., Cr THURSDAY, MAT 3, 1877.
NO.20,S2.
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UDEE THE NEW MANAGEMENT OF
TLEURAPmc5EW8, I . WASiBINGTON !
THE E iWeRN WAR
Louisiana Ee'publicani Knocking at
the Door.
Turks Driven Back at Kars,
FOREIGN APPOINTMENTS.
(tint Tiii
AS been BemmiBcea anu xweuneu iu ui ciM siyie, ana cners maucemenia to I J .
Trarellert and R9idento in lts ceHent table, Bnpplied with the best the market affords
at prices to bait tbe times. An active corrs of waiters In attendance at meals, and no
pa'ns ox xrn?e sra'edt0 rendfr cnests comfortoble.
Moderate Terms for Monthly Boarders.
OUR WIOTTO IS TO PLEASE.
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Falling of the Roof of the New
New York Post Office Building.
London Stork Exchange.
Estimate of the Turkish Forces.
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War Items. t
The .Political Hilleniura Announced
in Louisiana.
Exports Largely Exceed Imports for
the Past Nine Months.
ELI AS. COHEN & ROESSLER,
IKV1TE ATTENTION TO THEIR
Imteasie Spring Stock
Just Eceivu!-
Wl iihtl ty ulWell lower thisn ever.
Buyers pleaseex mine.
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Wholesale and Retail
ELIAS, COHEN & E0ESSLER.
A fret Ji s 1 1 ly rf A'ptctcf rj o Mi 1 airf, rid the largest Sleek of Embroideries in
the city very cheap.
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BURGESS NICHOLS,
WHOLESALE & RETAIL
Prince Milan intites -Tchemayeff to
resume command of the Serbian rmy. The Jews memorialize the Pres-
Russian accounts eay the Turks Were
driven back at Kars. ...
It is semi-omcially published that
England's military and naval prepara
tion are simply to ensure a. 6tate "of
preparation for any possible contin
gency. Should necessity arise, every
man would be at tbe right place at a
moment's notice.
The Bey of Tunis offers the Porte
18,000 infantry, and 5,000 cavalry, pro
vided the Porte pays part of transportat
ion and equipments.
Germany having undertaken their
protection, insists that Russian citizens
shall remain in Turkey.
The Russian advance guard has
reached Busco on the railway between
Bucharest andGalatz.
Grand Duke Nicholas remains at
Jassa. His army moves leisurely.
ident.
Washington, MayN2.
Col Jack Wharton is here from
Louisiana, strongly backed for the
Marshalshipj Of the State. The best
opinion is, that Marshal Plttkins will
not be disturbed. Col Leonard, ot
Caddo, is also here. They say Col
Wharton will not go back without his
commission for Marshal of Louisiana
in his pocket. The indications are
he will stay here.
midnight.
Washington, May 2.
It is stated that Geo A. Sheridan, of
Louisiana, will be Minister to the Cen
tral American States. He succeeds
Geo Williamson," oft the same State.
'Git it to the children. Physician pre
scribe it. ' Ihousar-ds vie it. Sold by drug
gist, . Dr-. Bull'i Cough JBjrap. r
ITIAItBIEIX, v
At Lauringburg, N. G, on the 17 ih
of April, by the Rev. Father Moore,
Mr. Thomas A. Cullen, of Richmond,
Va., and Miss ' Mary C. McLean, of
Laurinburg. ' I '", '
DIED. .
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In Monroe, on the 26th instant, of
meninritis. Charles Walter Simpson,
son of James R, and Drucilla Simpson ;s
aged six yearst ele?en H months and
twenty days. 1 ;
In Lane's Creek . Township, Union
county, on the 5th inst., of measles,
little Jessie J., daughter of Dr. Thos
L. Foster aged six years and six
months.
Died at his residence, near Ham ah
church, Cabarrus county, xon Aprif
12th, Mr. Jas. L. Johnson, in his 63rd
year.
The fighting before Kars on the 29th &en Stephen GBurbridge," of Kentucky ;
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DKALXB IH
ALL KINDS OF
FURNITURE,
BEDDIISG, &C,
A
CHEAP BEDSTEADS, LOUNGES,
PARLOR &CHAMBIRSTJIT8,
COFFINS of all KINDS on HAND.
No. 5, West Trade St.,
CHARLOTTE, N. C
and 30th is confirmed. The result is
unknown.
The report that Russia, at the in
stance of Austria, promises to respect
the neutrality of Servia, is confirmed,
and the Turks in consequence aban
doned the pln of occupying Gladowa
The coup by which the Russians seiz-
they say, goes to Denmark.
President Hayes goes to Philadel
phia on the 9th, to attend the opening
of the permanent Exhibition on the
Centennial Grounds.
Architect Mullett attributes the fall
of the New York Post office roof to a
defective truss, and says that the fact
ed the bridge at Burborchi was execut- of the fmg of th roof did not crush
ed by the well known General Scabel
ieff.
The rumor3 of a convention between
Russia and Austria for the occupation
of Turkey, and discredited.?
The Russians will pontoon the: Dan
ubefrom a point on the Roumanian
side opposite Isakia, whence there is a
good road to the uplands of the Da
boudscha.
Turkish ionclads are proceeding
Northeastwardly along the coast of the
Black Sea.
its way to the bottom proves the archi
tectural merit of the Structure.
Gentlemen , of all parties, arming
here from New Orleans, speak enthu
siastically of tho good feeling and con
duct of all the people, produced by the
pacification. Republicans say the col-
ored people are treated better than ever,
and that Gov Nicholls and his party
mends have shown that they are sin
cere, thus far, in their efforts to pro
mote the interests of all, without, re
gard to race or politics.
IfEW ADYEUTISJEmE-ITS.
Important No tice.
ALL persons in need of Boots and Shoes,
should avail themselves of the Bargains
now offered by B P Rottedge, who is clos
ing out the Stock of J Mo Alexander, at
figures much below actual cost.
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Monthly Meeting.
THE regular monthly meeting of the
Charlotte Chamber of Commerce will be
held at the rooms of the German Harmonie
Club, over Latta's store, this (Thursday)
evening at 7:50 o'clock.
Members are respectfully requested to be
prompt in their attendance.
JOHN L BROWN,
may3 It President.
The Committee
APPOINTED to submit a plan of organi
zation, fec, for the proposed Cotton
Manufacturing Company, are requested to
meet at the Editorial Kooms or ne ubieb
vib, on Friday the 4th inst, at 4 o'clock, P.
M, The committee are O Dowd, R Y Mc-
Aden, W J Yates. H C Jones, Jesiah As
bury, D W Branch, R M Miller.
mays Zt
M. Lichtenstein,
FASHIONABLE MERCHANT TAILOR,
WOULD respectfully announce that he is
in complete order oyer
F SCARE & CO'S,
Cor. Trade and Tryon streets, with all
the latest styles of imported Cloths.Cassi
meres, Suitings ana Vestings, which be
guarantees' to make up in the most fashion
able Btyles and prices
cutting and repai n the
most artistic style at
mayl M. EIN.
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FRESH GOODS.
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. G-. H. O G- 35! 3HS.S,
FURNITURE WAR EHOU8 Eg
CHILDREN'S CARRIAGES,
CHILDREN'S CARRIAGES,
pfr I tm rcceivir g a full Stick of CHILDREN'S CARRIAGES, "KtweEtlStyltb" and
lowest prices. -
Call and roeke your telectkn whil"theassortment is fulL
marl4 ' .
Turkish divers destroyed eleven tor-laS.carlet fevet and measles Ate epi-
pedoes at Pati. " demic ftt Annapolis. The authorities
London, May 2.-On the Stock Ex- of the Naval Academy have establish
change business opened languidly, but ed tnngent rules to exclude the dis-
subsequently strengthened somewhat
in foreigns, which opening unfavorably,
became better, Turkish excepted. Rus
sian's steady. American quiet. Vari
ous money articles state that it is now
generally expected that bank notes of
discount will be raised to 3 per cent.
In open the market official mmimumof
2 per cent, is practically current.
Liveepool, May 2. The steamer
Illinois broke her shaft after leaving
for Philadelphia.
A fire was discovered aboard the
Montana, recently arrived from New
York. A few bales of cotton were des
troyed before it was extinguished.
RoUmania has in effect declared war
against Turkey.
The Russians report that they have
taken Fortress of Bayazid in Armenia.
The Turks, 1,700 strong withdrew to
ease.
The Stale Department has advices.
that two vessels have recently left
Spain, one with 2000, and the other
with 300 troops to reinforce the Span
ish army in Cuba.
The Statistical Bureau claims an ex
cess of exports over imports during the
past nine months, of one hundred and
fifty-five millions of dollars. During
the same period, the imports of specie,
exceeded exports over five. million dol
lars.
A delegation called on the President,
asking his good officesjn, behalf of the
Jews of Louisiana. The President
promised.
LOUISIANA.
Another Arrival
OF
TENNESSEE BEEF CATTLE.
We haye just received another
car load of Tennessee CA'ITLF,
.the finest yet.
Owing to the recent advance "in eood
Tennessee Cattle, we are compelled to ask
small advance on our Jdrmer prices far tbe
best cuts. We do not believe that we haye
any customers but tbose who are willing
tor a few weeks to nay a small advance Tor
tne purpose or getting cnoice Beef. , Call
and see us, and let us reason together.
Tours respectfully,
may 3 ADAMS & POWELL.
BUY THE
SOAP
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Mandamus and Appeal.
New Orleans, May 2. The District
the heights, leaving a large quantity of Court has issued a mandamus against
ammunition. The Russians occupied Johnson, the Kellogg-Packard Auditor,
IN conrection with the Furniture EusineFS
jof Mr E G Roger, at my old stand cn
touth Trade StTeet, I will conduct the Un
dertaking Business on my own account,
giving it my personal attention.
I will keep a complete Stock, from the
Che&npftt Wnnrl fYiffin in iVin flnosfc MsIiiKk
Burial Case. Orders by telegraph or otherwh e promptly attended . toj 'Qf
Jk . & :
but granted an appeal to the Supreme
Court of the State whenever Johnson
proposes to carry bis case to the United
States CourW '
Tt mmmr in . J
the town.
London, May 2 The Telegraph pub
lishes the following sensational special
dispatch from Vienna : "The conven
tion between Russia and Roumamafor
the transit of the Czar's army is con
sidered by Austro-Hungary as a breach
of neutrality, and the impression it has
caused is such that from the aspect of
affairs it seems doubtful 'whether the
,';il ka alilA.tk i-Daiaimnrri
f .S..: . a millionaire, and proprietor of the
longer tne iuauuButuuiiB pwiv TT . , . . ; - "a. ,
.&. . l. mu-I Windsor HoteL is miFSing. Suicide is
onimon in iavor oi lnierveuuuu. xue
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The CH&PESt and BEST
ON THE MARKET.
MAYER, BOSS & JONES.
OUR LOW PRICES
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THE ENVY OF ALL COMETITION
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and (Bents
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COMPLETE IN ALL DEPARTMENTS.
THE Opportunities and Facilities which
we enjoy, allow us to NAME retail prices for
these Goods that will most effectually dis
tance ALL COMPETITION. For further
and more complete evidence we refer with
pleasure to the prices annexed : " ' I
Good British i Hose 3 pair for .........25e
Extra British Mixed 2 pair for .......-25o
Striped, assorted colors . m1&c
Fancy-Stripes, very nice, . ....86 to 60c
Salid Colors, Silk Clocked, in large fariety, 85o to T5c
Rich Fancy Balbrlggans, silk colors, ...60c to 90o
Children's Fancy colors, 2 pair for ......... ...,.....M.....25e
Children's Fancy Striped, super fine,... ..20o to 85c
Cotton Handkerchiefs, assorted borders,.... ....,. ........05c
White Linen, ready for use, 2 for........ 25o
Fine Cambric, bordered,.,..,. ...... . 25c
Beautiful Silks, fancy colors, .........25c
Latest Importations, rich shades and rare colors,... ,50c te$2
Scarfs worth 75c we are offering at ..25c
uur SUUH. rKlU.ES and BARGAINS ARE TO BE SEEN ONLY ATE. D.
LATTA & BRO'S.
The prices at which we now offer Boys and Children'! Garments and full
Suits, elegantly trimmed, leaves NO ROOM to save ANYTHING by Home
juanuiaciure. vve trust every iaay wur xisxu liMJfi to UALLand BEK the
numerous novelties we have brought out this season. . , , .
Mail Orders receive our own CAREFUL ATTENTION. Wholesale 0L03E
BUYERS will do well to examine our Stock.
E D. Latta & Brother,
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LOWEST PRICE CLOTHIERS IN THE SOUTH.
ATTENTION LADIES!!
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SECOND A RRI VA L
OF-
SPRING DRESS GOODS
LATEST STYLES AND SHAPES OF
LADIES' STRAW HATS,
Slillinerj Goods, Flow rs, Dibfcons and' Tits,
IN ALL DIFFXBZNT C0L0B8.
AH Goods will be sold at prices to suit the times,
the facts, before you buy elsewhere.
Come and convitceyountlf f
Vv ittko w skv oc Itiiitels
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Home Copy.
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NEW YORK.
J T Daley of New York missing
More Insurance jOQcials in
-Trouble. "' "' ' '
New York; May 1 2. John T Daley,
may 2
Notice.
ZS. JNTKENAL BH VEKUE,
Collector' Office, 6th Dist,
. Statesvule, April 25th
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M. C .
h, 1877. J
Windsor Hotel, is missing
feared
The President and Actuary ,.of the
Popular Insurance Company, and the
President and Secretary of the Conti
nental . Life Insurance Company, are
indicted for criminal practiced x 1 ,:
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this ; mii;. khowh - m ;' mtim sotel;
LOCATED IJ?.CENTEB OF .THE CITY, OFFERS
press has never been so violent in its
language towards Russia.
' A Reuter telegram- reports the Rus
sians before Kars. -
, The American Miuister, ,Mr 'Wash-
burne has returned to Paris.' 3 - f
'The Turkish "forces in Arhienia are FLASHES.
the fourth Turkish army corps, station
ed in Aria minor, under the command Cincinnati, 0., May 2.-Emerson fc i
of Ahmed Muhkatar Pasha, and has its Fisher's carriage - factory was burned i
. headquarters at Ltzeroum which is last night. Loss with stock afad ma
gar risoued .by 22,000 : men; ' at Kars chinery,' $60,000 'insurance,-: $35,000.
there are 25,000; at Ardanan 12,000 w? The building was fully insured. '
at Baskkay9,000; while 7,000 are dis- - Phixadbxphia Pa., May 2. Two
tributed between Aiashtert,, Ji.ara ana men were arrested to-day lor dealmg
Kilira; six thousand among the Persian i Philadelphia, "Wilmington and Bal-
"VI OTICE is hereby given to tbe owners
JJl ' tbat seizare was made of : -
5 barrels and 6 kegs of whiskey,
1 wagon and barners. i horse, .1 mule
and 8 barrels of whiskey, ..'
For violation f ;tW Internal Bevenue
laws of the United 8 tales. .. .
All persons clainiine the said property
will appear before at bit c ffice in - States.
ville, within 80 days from ' this date, or the
said property will be declared rotreitea to
the United Statte. ' :'.' X J SIOTT, ,
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Ten Cent Column.
EOR RSNTthe , Store Room . recemtly
occupied by Best A Vandegrift.
may 2 tawtf ; J. L. MOKEHSAD. u
n' r r"' 25 r"i "f-
tf N810nA"8BOJ ACCOMMODATIONS
a . TO THir TRAVEIJJKQ PUBLIC
The Turnitnre. is ; First-class, the House is Carpeted
THROVGHOUT, : tfj
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ASf and ELECTRIC BELLS ARE IN EVERYi ROOM, C
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' FOR 4 RENT Three 3)rooms ever the
rear end at our store,' suitable ler young
ii a r- . l,
villages and Bayazid . is occupied by I timore railroad tickets not puuehed by j AlBO :m neak cottage residence, and store
4 rwim An. TNoTE.-These letters are I fh onnrlnrtnrs. I room in the yard, en corner 7th and D
v.f t,.i..ntnwnf hi T.. r.J' streeta. . . 4, B M MILLKB 4 SONS.
utcu vv ft" vir.c -.vj r , 4kdiaAP.0LIS, in.i oiay ai4.e xw - tpr29 eod 3t
Til a I'M. i ' v " ' m. M ai.atai . n.1. m nninin. 1
rrvi. oa;tnf Hops nnt. r.nmm in the :. , t mt. . . v- at-i t , .v o .f .
Circassians, Kurds, ana ' tue miiiua inaicate Uttle chance from last Fall's .
wbich has been called out. ? If all the eiecti,ns.i " u f i i jf
Circassians obey the. summons : ot the j 'The'railrOad blockade is unchanged, ,T0 LET Mr dwelling sn Chijrch street.
Porte, they would furnish a contingent Xegal proceeding has been transferred
f m ore th an 15 .000 men . xn e Ji.uras
.At Morrow's Bridge, S IV Trade 8$.
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10 InTalldS, Florida 4 TOnristS Or PerSOnS TraTeiing do not number above 4,000, all cavalry., ,jThe' raiiroad bridge ' at St Paul is
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11 " - a . . .. r. 1 uim -v.. 1 Durnea.
rUK FL.KASIIRF.. THIS TTnTTSK nTTTPTTPa VATPTJV TrAClLill X , ' - - t - 8
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FOR COMFORT. - Z : ; . I C i M i Boston. Mass.,- May -Jairies' R thousand employees, are working in
-..-' ' r t . lst "ho-hn I thA Wamsntta mills.' Tha strikers are
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- j. i ftt I Leames, a postoffice clerk, has" been
near Mansion House, lor' particulars apply
at store.
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Fresh Meat
- A LARGE supply of NICE TENDER
A BEEF. POKK. MUTTON and VEAL
always on hand at lowest market prices, at
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WHOLESALE A XETAJL
DRUGGISTS,
Charlotte, N. C;
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