W ESTKRJSI DEMOCBATr GHLOTTB, 1ST. C. THE GENIUS 0" DEATH. What b death ? 'Tia to be free ! No more to love, or hope or fear; ':To join the great equality; Ail, all alike are humbled there ! The oiighty grave . "Wraps lord and slave; 'Nor pride nor poverty dare come Withip that refuge house the tomb! Spirit with the drooping wing, And the ever-weeping eye, ' Thou of all earth's kings art King ! Empires at thy footstool lie, Beneath thee strew'd I Their multitude Sink like waves upon the shore; Stolons shall ne'er rouse them more ! What's the grandeur of the earth To the grandeur round thy throne ! Iliches, glory, beauty, birth, To thy kingdouukll have gone ! licfore thee stand The wondrous band, Bards, heroes, sages, side by side, Who daiken'd nations when they died ! Kar'h has hosts, but thou canst show "Many a million for her one; Through thy gates the mortal flow Has tor co.untless years roll'd on; Back from the tomb No step has come : There fix'd till the last thunder's sound Shall bid thy pris'ners bo unbound ! Just Received at KIOVf & CO'S, A large lot of Collins1 Axes, Long-handled Shovels, Manilla Rope k Twine, Wire Sttves, Pad Locks, Liverpool Salt. Also, a superior article of Chewing and Smoking Tobacco of the most popular brands. January 15, 18t 4t C. H. ROBIXSOK. DR. II. U. ROBIXSON. C. H. ROBINSON & CO., Commission & Font arding Merchants, U'IL3IixTO., W. C. Prompt attention given to orders anfl consign ments. Jan 29, 186C tf Davenport Female College, LENOIR, Caldwell county, N. V.' The exercises of this Institution will be resumed on Monday the 20th of February, with a full and accomplished corps of Instructors. This Institution is delightfully situated at Lenoir, 12 miles from Icard Station on the Western X C Railroad. TERMS : Board for enty weitks $50 00 10 00 22 50 10 00 20 OC Tuition in English branches Tuition in Mtisic.and use of Piano, Drawing, Painting in Oil. Latio, Greek, French and German, each, 5 00 Pbimaky Dkpaiitmkst. . Tuition in first class, $12 Tuition in second class, 15 50 00 Contingent fee to be paid by each stu dent on entering the College, 2 00 All of the above prices are to be paid in specie or its equivalent. For Circular, address, until 1st of Februniv, Rev. J. R. GRIFFITH, January 15, 18G6. 2m. Ansonville, X. C. Notice .Is hereby given that application will be made to the present Legislature for an Act to incorporate Stokes Lodge Xo. 32, F. and A. Masons. . Concord, Jan 15, 18G6 lm Br. JT. .Tlillcr Has removed his Office to Brown's Building, (oppo site Kerr's Hotel,) up stairs, on right-hand sile of passage. January 15,. 1866 lm The Southern Express Company, For the transportation of merchandise, valuable packages, specie, bank notes, bonds, kc, for all parts of the South and Soutlrwest, in connection with ADAMS EXPRESS COMPANY, have established their agency at 59 BROADWAY, NEW YORK, where orders to call for goods to be forwarded South will receive prompt attention. Merchandise and valuables delivered to Harnden'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, &c, kc, apply at the office of the Southern Express Company, 59 Broadway. II. B. PLANT. Dec 18, 1865. President. IV ATIO X A Ij K X I'ilES $ AND TRANSPORTATION COMPANY. This Company chartered by the State of Virginia, And organized with JOSEPH E JOHNSTON, as its President, has opened an agency in Carson Building-, Owe Door above flic National Jiatic,' and is now prepared to do a General Express Busi ness, in the transportation of Freight, Currency, Gold, and Valuables, of every description between Charlotte and the fol lowing named cities and towns : Xew York, Boston, Washington; Alexandria, Staunton, Greensboro', Danville, Charlotte, Weldon, Xewbern, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Georgetown, Lynchburg, Richmond, -Petersburg, Raleigh, Wilmington, Goldsboro", Xorfolk, Knoxville, Tenn, Bristol, Tenn, Fredei icksburg, und all accessible points in the States of Xew Yoik, .Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia and North Caro lina, and Way Stations on the following named Railroads : Baltimore and Ohio, urangc ana Alexander, Virginia and Tennessee, Virginia Central, Petersburg and Weldon, Richmond and Danville, Petersburg and Lynchburg, Raleigh and Gaston, Xorth Carolina Central, Wilmington and Weldon, Atlantic and Xorth Carolina. XtS?- As the line of Railroads is opened, they will extend their business t'o all points in the South, in Addition to those named. The Company has also such favorable contracts with steamer lines from all Xorthern ports to those of the South, as will enable it to deliver goods at all inland points at rates below the usual charges. The tarriff of charges will be based upon a f.iir business per centage above the cost of transporta tion, without being onerous or oppressive; nor will it be made less than the cost of traus'porlation, with the Tiew to break down or drive off any rival, to advance to oppressive and unnecessary high rates. fTpon this basis the Company solicits public patron age. 1 - W. G. LEWIS, Agent. Charlotte, Dec 18, 180.5 tf E. A. THOMPSON, ATTORNEY AT LAW, CHARLOTTE, X. C. Office in the Court House, right hand door up tairs .Charjotte, X. C, Aug. 21, 1AC5. THE STAMP ACT. One of the Tax Laves oj the United Slates. Ackxowleigemest of deeds Affidavit in suit or legal proceedings Agreement on Appraisement for each fcheet or piece of paper on which the same is written Assignments on Transfers of mort gage, lease or policy of insurance, the game duty as on the original instru ment. Of patent right IJank Checks, Drafts or Orders, &e. at siirht or on demand Bills of Exchange. Inland draft or order, payable otherwise than at eight or on demand, and any promiso rnote whatever, payable on demand or at a time designated, except bank notes issued for circulation, and chf-cks made and intended to be. and which hall bo forthwith presented for payment for a sum not exceeding $100 Fur every additional bundled dollars, or fractional part thereof Bills of Lading of vessels for ports of the United States or British North America Or receipt for goods on any foreign ports Bill of Sale of any vessel, or part thereof when the consideration does not exceed fivf hundred dollars Exceeding $o00 and not exceeding Si. iioo Exceeding $1,000, for each $500, or fractional part thereof Of personal property other than ship or vessel Bond personal, for payment of money See Mortgage Oflicial For indemnifying any person for the payment of any sum of money', where the money ultimately recoverable thereupon i.i $1,000 or less Where the money recoverable exceeds exempt 5 cents exempt 5 cents 5 cents 2 cents 5 cents 5 cents exempt 10 cents 50 cents $1,00 50 cents 5 cents $1,00 '50 cents $1,000, for every additional 1.UUU, or fractional part thereof Bonks county, city and town bonds, railroad and other corporation bonds and .script arc subject to stamp duty. See Mortgage. Of any description other than such as are required in legal proceedings, and such as are not otherwise charged in this .-cliedule Certificates of deposit in bank, sum not exceeding cue hundred dollars 50 cents 25 cents 2 cents Of deposit in bank, sum exceeding 0100. ." cents Of stock in an incorporated company 25 cents General 5 cents Of a qualification of a Justice of the Peace Commissioner of Deeds or Xojary Public Of search of records That certain papers are on file That, certain papers cannot be fouud Of redemption of land sold for taxes Of birth, marriage and death Of qualifications of school teachers Of profits in an incorporated compa ny, for a sum not less than $10 and not exceeding $30 Exceeding $."() and not exceeding $1,000 Exceeding $1,000, for every addition al $1,000, or fractional part thereof Of damage or otherwise, -and all other certificates or documents issued by any port warden, murine surveor, or other person acting as such Certified Transcript of judg ments, satisfaction of judgments and of all papers recorded r on file (X. B. As a general rule, every cer tificate which has, or may have, a le gal value in any court of law or equity, will require a stamp duty of 5 cents) Check Draft or Order for the pay ment of any sum of mmicy, exceeding $10. drawn upon any person other than a bank, banker or trust compa ny, at sight or on demand Contract See Agreement 5 cents 5 cents 5 cents 5 cents 5 cents 5 cents 5 cents 10 cents 25 cents 25 cents 5 cents 2 cents 10 cents Brol ers Conveyance deed, instrument or wri ting whereby lands, tenements, or other realty told shall bo conveyed, the actual value which docs not ex ceed $500 50 cents Exceeding $500, and not exceeding $1,000 $1.00 For every additional $500, or frac tional part thereof, in excess of$l, 000, 50 cents Entry of any goods, wares or mer chandise at any custom house not ex ceeding $100 in value 25 cents Exceeding $100 and not exceeding $500 in value" 50 cents Exceeding $500 fu value $1.00 For the withdrawal of any goods or nierchaddise, from bonded warehouse 50 cents Guag eu's Bltlrn if for quantity not exceeding 500 gallons, gross 10 cents Exceeding 500 gallons . 25 cents Power of Attorney to sell or trans - fer stock, or collect dividends thereon, 25 cents To vote at an election of incorporated company To receive or collect rents To sell, or convey, or rent, or lease real estate For any other purpose 10 cents 25 cents $1.00 50 cents Probate of Will or letters of ad ministration, where the value of both real and personal estate does not ex ceed $2,000 For every additional $2,000, or frac tional part thereof, in excess of $1.00 $2,000 Bonds of executor, administrators, guardians and trustees, are each sub ject to a stamp duty of 1 1-: 1 1 . - , 50 cents $1.00 i kim Kb i upon out note, cjiecK or draft 25 cents Promissory Note See Bills of Ex change, inland. Renewal of, subject to same duty as an original note. Receipt for the paj-inent of any sum of money, or debt due, exceeding $20, or for the delivery of any proii crty Trust Deed made to secure a debt to be stamped as a mortgage Convey ing estate to uses, to be stamped as a conveyance. Warehouse Receipt for any goods, wares or merchandise not otherwise provided for. depoMtd or stored in any public or private warehouse, not exceeding $500 in value Exceeding $500. and not exceeding $1,000 ' c 2 cents 10 cents ; 20 cents ! i j 10 cents ' Exceeding $1,000, for every addition , ul $1,000. or fractional part thereof, in excels of $1,000 For any goods, &c, not otherwise provided for, .-tored or deposited in any public or private warehouse or yard ' Writs &c Legal Documents writ or other legal process, by which any suit is commenced in any court of re 25 cents cord, either or law or equity Writ or other original process issued oy a court not of record, where the amount claimed is $100 or over Upon every confession of judgment or cognovit, for $100. or over, except in .ic where the tax for a writ 0 cent 50 cents 50 cents Writ or other process appfls from justices" courts, or .other courts of in ferior iurisdiction. to a court of re cord 50 cents Warrants of distress, when the amount or rent claimed does not ex ceed $100 25 cents When the amount exceeds $100 50 cents Insurance Marine, Inland and Fire. VTIntfe the consideration paid for the insurance, in cash, premium notes, or both, does not exceed 10 10 cents Exceeding 10. and not exceeding $50 " 50 cents Insurance, Life when the amount insured does not exceed $1,000 25 cents Exceeding $1,000, and not exceeding "S5 000 50 cents Exceeding $5,000 Lease of lands or tenements, -where the rents does not exceed $300 per $1.0( 50 cents annum Exceeding $300, for each additional $200, or fractional part thereof, in ex cess of $300 Perpetual, subject to stamp duty as a "conveyance." Clause of guaranty of' payment of rent, incorporated or indorsed, five cents additional Measures' Return if for quantity not exceeding 1,000 bushels 50 cents 10 cents Exceeding 1,000 bushels ' finnts i. ems Mortgage trust deed, bill of sale, or personal bond for the payment of mo ney exceeding $100, and not exceed ing $500 50 cents Exceeding $500, for every additional $500 or fractional part thereof, in ex cess of $500. Pawners' Checks Passage Ticket from the United States to any foreign port, costing not .more than $35 Costing more than $35, and not ex ceeding $50 For every additional $50, or fraction al part thereof, in excess of $50 50 cents 5 cents 50 cents $1.00 $1.00 "GENERAL REMARKS. I Revenue Stamps may be used indiscriminately j upon any of the matters or things enumerated in j schedule B, except proprietary and playing card j stamps, for which a special use lias been provided. I Postage stamps cannot be used in payment of the ! duty chargeable on instruments. ' i It is the duty of the maker of an instrument to j aflix and cancel the -stamp thereon. If he neglects J to do so, the party for whose use it is made ma ! stamp it before it Is used; but in no ease can it be legally used without a stamp; rtiP'if used after the 30tli of June, 13G4, and used without a stamp, it cannot afterwards be effectually stamped. Any failure upou the part of the maker of an instrument to appropriately stamp it, renders him liable to a penalty of two hundred dollars. Suits are commenced in many States by other process than writ, viz: r-ummons, warrant, publica tion, petition, kc, in which case these, as the origi nal procer, severally require stamps. Writs of sch& facias arc subject to stamp duly as original processes. The jurat ofay affidavit, taken before a Justice of the peace, Nov.. .v Public, or other oilier duly au thorized to take ailidavits, is held to be a certificate, and subject to a stamp d ti t v cf f cents, except when taken in suits or legal proceedings. Certificates of loan, in which there shall appear any printed or w ritten evidence of an amount of mo ney to be paid on demand, or at any time designa ted, are subject .to stamp duty as "Promissorv Notes:" - The assignment of a mortgage is subject to the same stamp duty as that imposed upon the original instrument; that is to say, for eery sum effive hun dred dollars, or any fractional part thereof, of the amount secured by the mortgage, at the time of its assignment, there mutt be affixed a stamp or stamps, denoting a duty of fifty cents. When two or more perccus join in the execution of an instrument, the starrps to which the instru ment is liable under the law, may be affixed and cancelled by one of the parties. In conveyances of real estate, the law provides that the stamp affixed must answer to the value of the estate on interest conveyed. No stamp is required on any warrant of attorney accompanying a bond or note, when such bond or note has al!::e' thereto the stamp' or stamps denot ing the duty required, pad whenever any bond or note is secured by mortgage, but one stamp duty is required on such papers, such stamp duty being the highest rale required for such instruments, ortither of them. In siuh ca-c. a note or memorandum of the value or denomination- of Hie slamp affixed should be made upon the margin or in the acknowl edgment of the instrument which is not stamped. CALL AND SEE MLE0D & STEELE. Who are now receiving and and well selected Stock of opening a handsome IDiESr GrOODS, Hats, Caps, Boots, Shoes, Hardware, GSSOCERE S'S ami CKOCKER, which they will sell at wholesale or -retail, low for Cash or Bai ter, in the Store lately occupied by J. M. SANDERS & CO, 3d door North of the Sprfngs corner, ami 5 doors South of the Charlotte Hotel, on Tryon Street. A share of public patronage is most respectfully solicited. ' E. A. McLEOD, Nov 13, 180.W tf ' M. D. STEELE. TSic Souther-si lESscipi-cssjs. Company OflVr unsurpassed facilities for the shipment (from AUGUSTA and points SOUTH) of Cotton, Cotton Goods, and heavy freights,-for Savannah, New York, and all points NORTH and' WEST, Through Receipts given ou which Insurance can be effected at lowest rates. Internal Revenue Tax will be paid or Bonds given by this Company in accordance with regulations of the United Slates Treasury Depai tm'ent. For particulars and rates, inquire of Southern j Express Company. This Company Is now prepared to forwai d j GOLD AND SILVER COIN, CURRENCY PARCELS, AND FREIGHTS, j To PeteFurg, Va, Lynchburg, Va, Bristol, Tenn. Salisbury, N C, Weldon, N C, Wilmington, N C, Danville, Va. Greensboro, N C, Raleigh, N C, Goldsboro, N C, AND TO WAY STATIONS. OX THE Virginia and Tennessee Railroad, South-Side Rail road, Petersburg Railroad, North Carolina Railroad, Raleigh and Gaston Rivhuad, Wilmington and Wel don Railroad, and Western N. C. Ruilroad. LETTERS, MONEY PACKAGES, AND SMALL PARCELS, To Columbia. S C, Charleston, S C, Savannah, Ga, Columbus, Ga, Montgomery, Ala, Jackson, Miss, Augusta, Ga, Macon. Ga, Mobile, Ala, Selnia, Ala, New Orleans, La, AND TO WAY STATIONS OX THE Charlotte & S. C. Railroad, South Carolina Rail road, Georgia Railroad, ' Macon and Western Rail road, Atlanta and West Point Railroad, Southwest ern Railroad. Southern Uailroa'd, and Alabama and Mississippi Railroad All Goods shipped by the Adams and Harnden Express Companies, and marked to the care of the Southern Express fompany, vill be promptly for warded to destination. Freights shipped by steamship to our care will be forwarded by Express without charge for com mission or drnynge. If orders are left at oar Office, goods will be cal led for and forwarded hy first Express. SOUTHERN EXPRESS CO. Charlotte, Aug. 14, ISGS, been paid PARLEY, JUDGE, O. G. O. G. PARSLEY, 13ESRY SAVAGE JR. PARSLEY dt CO., I ! inipOrlcrS 4 VUU11UI31UU met tJiaiUD) , I WlIjlXIIiYGTOIf, lV. C, j j Solicit Consignments for Sale or Shipment of Cotton, : : Cotton Yarn?, Domestics, Naval Stores, and other j ! country produce. Keep aiways in Store for sale at j i lowestjuarket prices : . j Gunny Bagging, Bale Rope, Gunny Bags, Coffee, ( I Sugar, Molasses, Mess-Pork, Bacon, Sides and Shoul- , ' ders, Flour, Butter,- Cheese, Cracker?, Mackerel, -j ! Pickled Herring, Smoked Herring, Cod Fish, Paints, j ' Linseed Oil, Kerosene and Lubricating Oil, in bar- i rels and 5 gallon cases, Tanner's Oil, Whiskey, j i Jamaica Rum, Gin in barrels and cases, Sack Salt, j i Rockland Lime, Irisa 1 otatoes, Wiuaow uiass, iaus, Shot, and a general stock of heavy goods. Sole A,jents for Coe's Super-Phosphate Lime. of figj Agents lor uuponi s rowaer miu Jiin 8, 186 Urn CHEAPER, CHEAPEST! Before g tt'ng on a large slock of Winter Goods; BERNHEIM fz SINCLAIR are now offering to their friends and the public who have so-largely favored them with iheir patronage, tha remainder of their stock of Dry Goods, Millinery, Hosiery, Boots, Shoes and Hais, at unprecedently iOW Tales. UCUIS VylullllllS vncfiJJCl lu.iu v , t i , , , . .it l. .,. tereu oeiore in mis imtriei : .tw. oui i-n &uuu stand, Springs' corner. BERNHEIM & SINCLAIR. November 27, 18G5 13. L. Moody's j STORE, : Opposite the Presbyterian Church, ! Is now open for business, and he will be pleased to have his old customers, with as many new ones i as choose, to call on him before purchasing else where, as he thinks he can make it their interest to ! do so. He has on hand Bacon, Coffee, Lard, Tea, Sugar, Pepper, Iron, Spun-Yarn, Kerseys, Candles, Shoes, Boots, Tobacco, Matches, Butter, Soda, a great many Snuff, Domestic, Cheese, Soap, other things usually kept in a and FAMILY GROCERY. The above articles -will be sold for Cash or Coun try Produce. Call and see for yourselves. M. D. L. MOODY. Sept 11, 1863. tf WHOLESALE AND II ETA I L JKUS: AN CLOTHING STORE. h.. W33X2jXj c3 The subscribers respectfully call the attention of their friends and the public to the fact that they have fitted up the store room in Mr. David Parks' Building, on Tryon Street, opposite Mi. Beckwilh's Jewelry Store, for the purpose of conducting the Wholesale and Retail Dry Goods a ib (I Clothing IStisiBacss, in all its branches. They have just received and offer for sale a large and extensive assortment of Fall and Winter Goods, comprising every description of Cloths, Cassimeres, Ladies Dress Goods, Shawls, Cloaks, Gloves, Gaunt lets, "Hoisery, Ladies Hats, Bonnet RibboDS, Linen and Cambric Handkerchiefs, Balmoral Skirts, Hoop Skirts, Dress Trimmings, &c, &c. nothing and Furnishing Goods.. Our stock of Clothing and Gentlemen's Furnishing Goods is complete. As special and personal atten tion have been given to the selection of these Goods, and long experience in that line will enable us to give general satisfaction in price, quality and stvles unsurpassed by any one. We have Boots, Shoes and Hats, of every description and make", at very low rates. A call is solicited. We shall always try to please, and take great pleasure in showing our Goods. WHOLESALE BUYERS will find it to their interest to call and examine our Stock before making their purchases elsewhere, as we have the facility to offer great inducements to that trade. A. WEILL & CO. ABRAHAM WEILL. A. B. MAYS. Oct 1805. tf WRIGHT, CAR 'PER & CO., General Southern Land Agency, No. G2 Broadway, NEW YORK," Are now prepared to furnish White Labor, either native or foreign, Farm Laborers, Miners and Me chanics of all kinds. Orders, accompanied by the lee and passage money, are solicited. Will also purchase and forward Machine, Imple ments, Supplies, &c, for Farmer?, Planters and Miners. Collect and secure debts and adjust claims. Refer to Jno Wilkes and Wm It Myers, Charlotte. Deo 23, 1865. 2m JAS. L. HATHAWAY & UTLEY, Shipping and Commission i?IEBCSSA?TS, 171 Pearl Street, NEW Consignments of Cotton and all Products solicited. YORK. other Southern JAS. I. irATHAWAV. Nov 27, 1865 6m WM. It. UTLEY. CO-PA RTiYEKSUIP NOTICE. The undersigned have to-day formed a Co-partnership under the name and stvle of JAS. L. HATHAWAY & UTLEY, (formerly HATHAWAY & CO., Wilmington, N. C.,) for the transaction of a Shipping and General Com mission Business, in this city, at 171 Pearl Street. We solicit consignments of Cotton, Naval Stores, Sheetings, Yarns, Tobacco, and other Southern products, to the sale of which our prompt personal attention will bv given. We will make liberal ad vances upon receipt of Invoice and Bill of Lading. All Merchandise and Produce-shipped to us is in sured from point of shipment, with or without ad vice. Invoices should always accompany each shipment. Both of us having had over twenty years' expe rience in business in the South, and our J. L. Hath away three vears in New York, we feel confident we cau sscure iuu prices ior our inenas wtio win favor us with tneir consignments. JAS. L. HATHAWAY, WM. R. UTLEY, Nov 27, 1863 3m. New York. WILLIAM L. JONES, IMPORTER AND JOBBER QF Crockery, Glass-Ware, Lamps, &c. No. 207 Gree fticich St reef , bf wceu Pulton and Vcsey, NEW YORK. August 23. 18ti5 . Cm EXCIIAIYW32 8ITSk. RALEIGH, N. C. This establishment has been re-opened this day under the management of Reuben Wallace, Esq., j late of Kinston, a gentleman well known for his tact and good management. It will be thoroughly fur nished and fitted up for the accommodation of the public. The former patrons of the house" anij all who favor U3 with a call are assured that every thing will be done to render them comfortable. W. II. CUNINGG1M. Proprietor. Raleigh. Jan 8, 136G et , . o. o. JOHN LIVERY STABLE A&B CARRIAGE jJflNU FACTORY. The sSbscriber has a. few Horses and Buggies which he will hire to persons wanting conveyances. Travelers will be sent to any point they may desire. Carriages and Buggies built and repaired. Also, wagon work done at short notice, Mv'Shop is the old stand of Chas. Overman. " CIIAS. WILSON. Nov 13, 1865 3m J. E. STENHOUSG, ALLAN MA CAUL AY, At our Old Stand, WHOLESALE AND ItETAIL GROCERS AND COMMISSION MERCHANTS, Purchase and sell Cotton and all-other Produce. Business entrusted to us shall command our usual promptpersonal attention. STENHOUSE & MACAULAY. Charlotte, Aug 14, I8(J5 y Tailoring. JOHN VOGEL, P RaA CTICAL' TAILOR, j Respectfully informs the citizens of Charlotte And I surroundifig country, that he is prepared to manu 1 facture ge "9-'s clothing in the latest style and j at short nofice." 'His best exertions will be given to ! render satisfaction to those who patronize him. i Shop opposite Kerr's Hotel, next door to Brown & Stitt's store. January 1, 18C6. LEWIS S. WILLIAMS. WM. G. NOBLE. BOBT. M. OATES WILLIAMS, NOBLE & OATES, General Commission Merchants, No. 2G Pearl Street, NEW YORK. Special attention given to the sale ofCotton, To bacco, Naval Stores, Yarn and Domestics. . ,. , References. Davis, Rhodes & Co., New York, , A Y Stoke3 & Co, Richmond, Va. JohnLyon, Petersburg, Va. W T Sutherland, Danville, Va. John T.Davis, Lynchburg, Va. John Wilkes, Prest. 1st Na. Bank, Charlotte.NC 0 DeweVf, Cashier State Bank, Raleigh, N. C. - Hughes, & Dill, Newborn, N. C. G W Wiij-ms & Co, Charleston, S. C. R M Johift'Q!J, Prest. Ex. Bank, Columbia, S.C. Phini-zy Clayton,' Augusta, Ga. John Ross & Son, Macon, Ga. V M Gilmer, Montgomery, Ala. Hamilton, Young k. Rush, Mobile, Ala. Charles Baskerville, Columbus, Miss. G W7 Williams & Co, Fayetteville, N. C. September 11, 1SG5 y Mew Goods. The subscribers have opened a Store the 2d door from the Court House", at the stand formerly occu pied bv S. Frankenthall, where they iniend keeping for wholesale and retail a large stock of Dry Goods, Ready-made Clothing, Shoes, Hats, Arc. A fine assortment of Ladies' Dress Goods will ar rive in a few days. A share of patronage is respectfully solicited, as thefeel confident of being able to give satisfaction in price and, quality. ' ' J " BUXBAUM & R0E3SLER. August 21, 1865 K. M. MuacHiso.vj J. T. Murray, New York. A2UHCJIIS0N E. I). M rnKAY, It. McRcinsov, Wilmington & MURRAY, i?Ici'chaiit, 188 Proit Strett, NEW YORK. . All Consignments to us are insured from point of shipment, whether advice of 'shipment' is received or not, Liberal advances maiie on consignments when desired. Murray & Murchison, Wilmington, N. C , will pay Taxes, Railroad freight, &c, on consignments to us, and forward through that place free of commissions. December 25, 1S65 3mpd THE BEST, MOST EXPEDITIOUS AND . Most Com fortatole EOUTE From Charlotte to the Northern Cities i VIA NORTHS AllOLIN A RAILROAD, RALEIGH & GASTON RAILROAD, PETERSBURG & WELDON RAILROAD, ' AND THEIR VARIOUS CONNECTIONS. .Passengers by this line will leave CHARLOTTE at 3 o clock p in. arrive at ltaieigti at 4 do a. in. Leave RALEIGH af 5 o'clock a. m arrive at Gas p. m., arrive at km 12 a.m. Leave GASTON at 1 Petersburg (5.30 p. m , and leave that night for Rich mond and the North, or sta)- in Peter.-burg, get a good night's restand take the cars for City Point, connecting with ' the James Rivet Steamers for Northern points.uims Passengers for Western or Southern points will leave Petersburg at 5.30 o'clock a. m., arrive at Gaston 11 a.m. Leave Gaston at 11 a. ni., arrive at Raleigh at 7 p. m. Leave Raleigh at 7.40 p. in. and C a. m. Passengers are respectfully requested to get Tick ets before entering the cars. E. WILKES, . ' ' Eng. and Supt. N. C. R. R. A. JOHNSON, Supt. Raleitrh & Gaslou R. R. It. M. DUN LOP, Supt. Petersburg &. Weldon R. R. August 28, 18G5 tf . THE FIRST" NATIONAL BANlT Oi Charlotte, IV. C. Organized August, 18C5.. Board of Directors. John Wilkes, President, T. W. Dewey, Cashier, Thos H Breai, John McDonald, B S Guion, E Nye Hutchison, Jno M Springs, This Bank having been duly organized, is now prepared to transact a General Banking and Ex change Business This Bank will buy the Notes of most of the South ern Banks; will give prompt attention to collections ou.this or other accessible poims; to the adjustment of old' claims ; and receive any. other business that can be attended to by this Association. U. S. Revenue. Stamps for sale ; Gold and Silver coin and Bank Bills bought and sold. TREASURY DEPARTMENT I EST, ) rUKASUKY, ), 18G5. J uffice of tub OOMI'TKOLLKR OK THE T'UK.i WASHINGTON, Aug. 30 Whereas by satisfactory evidence presented to the undersigned, it has been made to appear that the FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF CHARLOTTE, in the Town of Chailoitc, in the Count v of Mecklen burg, and State of North Carolina, has been duly organized under uq, according .to the requirements of the Act of Congress entitled "An Act to provide a National Currency, secured by a pledge of United States Bonds, and la provide for the circulation and red em pi ion thereof,'1 approved June 3d, 1864, and has complied with all tbe provisions of said Act re quired to be complied wiih before commencing the business of Banking under said Act; Now, thkhefore, I. Freeman Clarke, Comptroller or tne i reasury, do hereby certify that "The First National Bank of Charlotte," in the town of Char lotte, in the county of Mecklenburg and State of North Carolina, is authorized to commence the business of Banking under the Act aforesaid. f -j In testimony whereof, witness my hand L.S, Vand seal off fgee,' this thirtieth day of Au 1 ' gust, 1805. FREEMAN CLARKE, Sept ;i, lSG.ri. Cm ' Comptroller. EXPRESS' COMPANIES; The SOCtHERN EXPRESS foM PAN t lift moved their office In RICHMOND under the ?pota wood Hotel, Main street, between Eighth and Ninth streets. The Southern Express Company are now prepared to forward, at Reduced Rates, . Currency, . C9lt. Valuables and Freight," To nil accessible points in the South. All goods shipped from tho Norfbj the Adnnn or IJarnden. Express Companies will be transferred to the SOUTHERN EXPRESS COMPANY to com plete ttanportatios, . , ' , . r jggr Goode shipped? from the North by steamship and marked to the' care of 9ot)thern Express Com pany will be promptly forwarded Xo dtiAAtic free of charge for commission and drayngr, - Arrangements have been made with tkt Danville Railroad Company, and we now rereite freight for nil Way Stations on that road at the sanfeiitc a were formerly charged by the Danville1 KffHwH El press. ' . .- 5 Goods called for WITHOUT EXTRA CHAttCB and promptly forwarded. SOUTHERN EXPRESS COMPANY. JilCmiOXD AXD DANVILLE RAILROAD. Notice. To give facilities to the . public on lL line of this road for the transportation of small packages by Express, an arrangement has been mad with the SOUTHERN EXPRESS. COMPANY, by which their wagons in Richmond And Danville-prill call for and receive all Express Freight intended for this Road, on notice being given at their office, and their wagons will deliver all Express Freight arrir ing by this Road FREE OF ANY EXTRA CHARGE FOR RECEIPT OR 'DELIVERY, and the rate of Express Freight will be the same as charged by this Company. ' ' - THOMAS DODAMEAD, Dec 18, 1S65 if Superintendent. Charlotte, Dec. 18, 18C5. All freight forwarded with promptness and dis patch, it being carried on Passenger and Mall trains and not on slow freight trains. Rates as low as by any company. . T. D. GILLESPIE, Agt. W. GOODMAN, of Mississippi. A. P. MERRILL, Jr., of New York, General Commission Merchants, . 36 New Street, NEW YORK. We have made an arrangement by which Mr D, W COURTS, late Public Treasurer of North Carolma, becomes interested in all the business lent us from that State. He is not associated now with the firm of Bennett, Van Pelt & Co, New York! We hope Ins friends will patronize us. Dec 1605 tf .1. Y. BRYCE, Commission Merchant.' ' CHARLOTTE, N. 0. . Will pay the highest market CASH price for Cotton &c., in gold .or currency. July 17, 18G5. tf .; C,ooc foil on and IZ:i". We will pay the highest market price fori loos Cotton and linen and cotton Rags. ' " KOOPMANN k PHELPS. August 1, 1805 tf j. t. uutLkiV,"'" Watchmaker A: Jeweler', CHARLOTTE, N. C, Respectfully informs the citizens of Charlotte' and surrounding country that he lia opened a fbop in, the store occupied by C. M. Query, next'to Spring.-' corner, where he will give prompt attention lo re pairing Watches, Clocks, Jewelry, Ac. Watch-glasses and materials in getiernl at ivlioje sale and retail. ( i May 22, 1865. tf Merchant Tailoring. The subscribers will continue ' to carry on the Merchant Tailoi ing business as here tofore, at the store formerly occupied by Thos Trotter, Jeweler. Prices will be regulated according to the times on the cash system. Country produce will be taken in payment for Cutting or work done. We hope our friends will not ask for credit, as we expect to do up work in the best style for'CASII or its equiva lent in something to cat or wear. JAS. A. CALDWELL & CO. P. S. Persons indebted to us will please call and settle by cash or note, as early as possible. June ".'G, 18C5. - tf J. A. C. k C. . NORTH CAROLINA HOTEL ! CJcii. tj. 8. IS JB:i:, Proprietor, Corner of Craven d New Street,' Wliiv KERNE, IV. C. New Furniture, Clean Beds, and the best attention paid to Guests. Oct 9, 1805 HUGHES At" DILL, Commission & Shipping Merchants, Jf-KWUEKN,' N. 0. Consignments of Cotton, Naval Stores and Tobac co will receive our prompt attention. We have a weekly line of Steamers from Newbtrr. and Morehead City, which sail from Newbern every Friday and from Morehead City every Saturday at 4 P. SI. T. J. HL'CBKS. NEWHEBN. C. W. DILL. MOltP.UfcAO CITT. tf August 1, 18G5 Southern express Company. The Southern Express Company has opened com munication with all Northern and Western States, and is now prepared to forward Freight, Money and valuable Packages safely and promptly, Messen gers leave Charlotte daily, connecting at Raleigh with Adams' Express Company;, and at Richmond with Adams' and Harudeti's Express Companies. Letters will be forwarded by this Comhany to all poiiitsftouth and North having no mail facilities. T. D. GILLESPIE, Agent. . Charlotte, June 19, 18G5 tf U LOSSOII R II O T II E It S , p Successors to Benj. Blossom k Son,) COMMISSION MERCHANTS, Cotton,- Naval Stores, Grain, Tobacco, Yariip, Sheetings, &c , No. 159 Front Street. Chas. W MBS B. IAH B. Blossom , ) Blossom, IVfW Vork. Blossom.) jyLihcral advances made on consignments on receipt of Bill of Lading. Rekeue.vces : The Bank of N. C, and other Banks atWilmington, Newbern, Washington, Tarboro. Fay etteville, Raleigh, Salisbury, Charlotte and Wades boro, N. C. . . , A. M McPhecters, Raleigh, N. C ;li ill forward to us. through that place, (free of forwnrdir.gr coin mission.) puling railroad freight, to any shipping port. Joseph R. Blossom k Co., Wilmington; George II Brown k Co, Washington , S T Jones k Co, New bern, N. C; Henry Ghiselin, Norfolk, Va.; will for ward Produce to us, free of forwarding commission, except on naval stores and grain, bj' steamer or sailing vessel, as shippers may direct; and, when desired, will pay taxes, kc, at the t hipping ports. Consignments to us are covered by fire and Ma rine Insurance as soon as freighted, from all pUces on all Railroads and' Rivers in North and South Carolina, Georgia and Florida, and from all South ern Shipping Ports, through to Ne York, whether advice of shipment is received or not. July 17, 1865. lypd. .. D. L . RE A WITH I ILLIVCS As SPRIfftfH, Wliere he would be pleased to sse all his old customers and friends in the Tailoring line. All work war ranted to fit and made in the best style. Cuttimr particularly attended to. Jan 22: 18S0 3nl