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CHARLOTTE, N. C, TUESDAY, OCTOBER 27, 1868.
SEVENTEENTH VOLUME N U 0 B E R 8lf '
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THE
"Western Democrat
I I I'.I.IMIED BY
WILLIAM J. YATES, Editor and Proprietor.
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Tkus Three Dollars per annum in advance.
Advertisements will be inserted at reasonable
Tate. 01' 'n accordance with contract.
(Mutuary notices of over five lines ia length will
be charged lur fct advertising rates.
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Robert Gibbon, M. D.,
PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON, -
Tryon Slrrrt, Cha- lotto, N. C,
OT; o and Ue.:d-nee. one door couth old State Bank,
( -UK i in. Joiiii-vton's ri-xidencc).
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J. P. Mc Combs, M. D.,
O.Te-rs iiis professional services to the ciiizt-ns of
Charlotte :u l irruttdiiig country. All calls, both
ni'nt and day, proiin ily attended to.
orfi " Xt. .' Granite how, up stairs, opposite the
M:ir i'jtl jlou-e.
.J.n.u.irv -7. 1 MJS. '
A. W. ALEXANDER,
Surgeon Dentist,
LiiAULOTTK, X. ('.
vi Of Bran-ley BuHtliiirj, opposite the Charlotte
Hotel.)
jWTi t'af. be consulted on Tuesday, Wednesdays,
Thursdays and Fridays.
March I H'S.
Dr. JOHN H. McADEN,
Wholesale and Retail Druggist,
CHARLOTTE, X. C,
on hai'd a largo and well selected slock of PUIIK
lilM'CS. t'in I'atent -MediCiui. Family Medi-
. i i , I'ui:::-. Oils. Vai n i.-h'-s. Dye Stalls, Fancy and
T ..lot A !-;!; ;-. vh:c!i Le is determined to sell yt the
very ' )'''-' en.
Mav 1
DENTISTRY.
Traywick & Bland,
Il-ivinj lortaed a co-partuerfliip, tender their profes
sion! servie" to the .ubHc.at large Their office will
t- i'ii iViKii M a in. to ti p. iu., and either of t lie in
u 11 i-it l atient- at their residences when called.
Ollice near the t.V;urt IJouse, Trade Street.
u n Id. 1 'iS.
New Firm and
NEW GOODS
i i ;-.-'ii,-d having formed a Partnership
i' i . : V 1 V' V I
J. PijIIJJPK & CO.,
. !.j i o:' conducting the
Ai.d Gjiits Fiiriiishiiig Goods Business,
U al i re-pi eiitilly ini'uiiii iij'.;ir friends and thepub
li , HsT.-iIiy. liwiii.'V ;i;-e now receiving their stock
1 1-'ill a !i i W.nter Gids. couMsting of all grades
!' !"ri!i;-li, Fnv;li-i :iud American
In reat variety of mskes and colors.
Gents' Furnisjimg Goods:
Shirts, Collars, Cravats, Jlosierj, Merino Under
we.ir, Ties of all kiud., Um-brellas.
In fact everything juually found in a FIRST
CLASS Merchant Tailoring "Kttablishraent, all of
vlm li were selected with great care, .and warranted
to give at if fact ion. '
Special attention will be given to tho
TAILORiXi; DEPARTMENT,
and all g juU swld will he made up ui tie very best
MyK. aud a til guaranteed.
TA I I.t 'IS THI.'.IMIMGS, of a?l kinds, kept con
stainly ca hand, asi old to Ihe Trade at wholesale
prices.
r-;v- CLTTlMi AND HFPAHUXC. of all kind?,
jriinp:ly attended to ufcd satisfaction given.
We will le found at prrscnl in tho room ovrr the
K'v;res. Office, where our friends are invited to give
us a rail.
We will c.crupr the Store at present occupied by
F;; t Nat;.. rial Lank, as soon as I iieir Hanking House
l-rosnpl.l.d. J. S. PHILLIPS,
Vt. iSi'.S. J AS. II. Ajllli.
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; Watch and Clock Mior,
ASP PEAI.EB IS"
JKUl'.l.UY. FISL WATCHES. CLOCKS,
Watch Material. Spettafles, e.
..g. If. lb;7. CIIARLOTTK, X. C.
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL.
WiltliowMkv A: Kinteis
Ha
lave now in store one of the larirest Stocks of Goods
-v.- l v . . . i r i .
L'H 111 UI 1. Ill.ll 1VI.I.
Tory keep a full assortment of all kiudtf af Good.,
in 1 will sell at remai kalilv low rates.
"nia.'iii to tins inarivei.
a
ty Count ry Merchauts and wholesale buyer."
generally, as well .-.s retail purchasers, are request
ed to examine this magnificent stock of Goods.
Millinery and DressMaking-
A sep:. rate department is devoted to Millinery and
I'res-niiikii!g. where the Ladies can have work done
promptly and in the latest styles.
W I I TkOWSKY & IUXTELS,
Oct. r). ISi'.S. Ijtween the two Drug Stores.
JUST RECEIVED
At Hit Viiy Hook More,
A l t of hatrlsomo Albums,
Initial , ai:d 1'jivelopes.
I'dank Looks of all kinds.
And a lot of huitdsoma Walking Canes.
S. HI FI S JOHNSTON,
next door below McAdcns building.
Oct. "., IS'X.
NOTICE.
We have this dav sold our entire interest in the
Long Shoal 1'aperMills ' to WILLIAM TIDDY. who
will continue the manufacture of Paper.it said Mills,
and whom we rocoiumei.-d to our former customers
' id friends as well worthy ofthe support extended
GUADV, DANN1STEU i CO.
'.Micoiuioii. September "-'3, lOS.
fa-' u:i lerwiied will continue the bnsinessf man
iii tur.iig j aj).-.- at the "Long Shoal Paper Mill,"
!a:.Iy o.k.iid ! v Grady, liaunister i Co.. in connec
tion wan ilitir well know u "Lincolntoix I'aper M ills"
and aro now prepared to supply promptly large
'lJa:ii.Uis oi Look, News, r Wrapping I'aper, and
i-oi.eit a con; nu.iaee of the favors bestowed upon
tiieiu and us.
. WM. TIDDV. -
Linoelutun Sept. 28, 18;s. iu Jl. TIDDY.
North Carolina News.
N. 0. Synod. Rev. Archibald Currie, 3Iod
erator of the Presbyterian Sjnod of North Caro
lina hns authorized BIr Doll, the stated Clerk, to
change the time of holding the next Synod, at
Wilmington, to Wednesday the 18th. of Novem
ber 1808, at 7 o'clock, P. M:, instead of the
time previously appointed.
S3?" Dr Jones, the Superintendent of the
Miut at Charlotte, thinks the gold mines of
North Carolina are now yielding about $500,
000 annually. Gold is found in twenty-five
Counties of the State, besides other .valuable
metals.
The excellent mills of the Rock Island
Manufacturing Company at Charlotte are turn
ing out 1 000 yards per day of the very best jeans
and cassimeres, &c, used in the country.
S&" The Baptist State Conveution will as
semble at IlilLfboro, on the 28th of the present
month. .
NEW FALL GOODS-
A. SINCLAIR, at SjtnuffH' Corner,
Would respectfully inform his friends and customers
tliat he is now receiving his NEW STOCK of Fall
Goods.
He is offering a full supply of everything found in
a first claM .- " "
Dry Goods House
At as REASONABLE RATES 8 they can be pur
chased in any house in the "city. .
Remember the House, the Old Stand at Springs'
Corner. A. SINCLAIR.
October 5, 1868
IMMENSE STOCK
OF
Fall and Winter Goods.
ELIAS & COHEN
Have a large stock of Goods, to w hieh wholesale and
retail feuyers are invited to call and examine.
Our stock consists ia part of
Dry Goods, Groceries, Hardware,
Clothing, Boot?, Shoes, Hats, Caps, Notions, and
Cutlery; and everything suited to the Wholesale and
Retail trade - - '
Out friends ad customers will not only find the
largest stock of Goods ever brought to this market
by any one firm, but we are determined
NOT TO HE UNDER SOLDr
And we think from our long experience in the trade,
and 43ur facilities for buying cheap, that we can offer
BETTER BARGAINS
Than can be had elsewhere.
Call and look at the largest pile of Go.ods in North
Carolina, and see how LOW we are offering them.
JCSsS?"" The Trade is invited to examine
200 cases Boots and Shoes
At very low rates.
I'.LIAS & COHEN,
Oct. h, 1808. Opposite Charlotte Hotel.
Important to Planters and Country Merchants.
JULIUS T. COIT,
Cotton Factor, Commission
SHIP P I N G M E R CHANT,
CII IRLOTTS, C
Ojfiet next door to Brim, llrovn .J- Co't Hardware Store,
Ip Stairs.
Having effected my arrangements with responsi
ble parties in New York, I am now prepared to make
liberal CASH ADVANCES on Cotton which will be
promptly forwarded, free of charge, or it will be
held or sold in this market if so desired. I will re
ceive Cotton at any of the Depots between this point
and Columbia, and the money will be forwarded from
Charlotte by Express, thereby saving time and ex
pense. Consignments of all kinds solicited, either for sale
here or for shipment. I shall give the business my
closest personal attention, and shall try to promote
the interest of the Planters.
1 refer by permission to lion. J. JV. Osborne, Gov
Z. B. Vance: T. W. Dewey & Co., Bankers; First
National Bank: Brem, Brown & Co.; Hutchison, Bur
roughs k Co., Charlotte, N. C.
Sept. 128, 1808 3m
THOS. W. DEWEY & CO.,
Bankers and Brokers,
CHARLOTTE, N. C.
We enter upon onr second year of business on the
fust day of October, and return our thanks to
our old friends and new friends for their custom and
patronage during the year now closing.
We are now prepared with
Increased Means & Ample Capital
To transact any safe and desirable Banking Business
which may-be offered us.
We w ill receive deposits and pay same on call, and
when left on time will pay inierest an fame accord
ing to agreement. We buy aud sell Gold and Silver
Coin and Bullion, Bask Notes, &c. Will discount
for customers good business paper.. Purchase and
sell on commission Stocks and Bonds, and give our
best attention to any other matter in the Banking or
Brokerage line entrusted to tis.
Revenue Stamps
Always on hand for sale.
Hours of business to suit dealers and customers.
THOS. W. DEWEY & CO., '
4t Building (formerly Branch Bank,)
ane door below Smith's Shoe Store, Tryoa St.
Charlotte, Sept. 28, 1808.
Charlotte Female Institute,
CHARLOTTE, N. C.
Tke next Session will commence on the 1st October,
1808, and continue until oOth of June, 1800.
The Session is divided into two terms of 20 weeks
each, and pupils can bo entered Cor either the whole
session or for one term.
OFFICERS AND INSTRUCTORS:
Rev. R. Bi kwell, Principal, and Instructor in Mental
and Moral Philosophy and Mathematics.
John 15. Ucrweil, A. M., Natural Philosophy,
Chemistry and Ancient Languages.
Mrs. M. A." Bi bwkll, English Brandies and Snper-
intendent of Social Diitit.
Mrs. Sally .C. White, Eulish Branches
Miss Makgabkt T. Long, English Branches and
French.
Mrs. A. C. Pattox, English Branches and Music on
Piano.
Prof. A. Bau.maxs, Vocal and Instrumental Music.
Mrs. Jri.i. C. Pattox. Music on Piano.
TBor. R. E. ricrw, Drawing, Painting and Modern
Languages.
Expense jcr Term " 20 Weeks:
Board (with etery expense, fuel, lights, wash
ing, kt.,) with tuitiaa in English Branches, $130.00
Tuition, daj scholars, Primary Department, 20.00
" " " Collegiate " . -'25.00
Music, Ancient and Modern Languages, Drawing and
Painting, extra, at usual charges.
For Circular and Catalogue containing full partic
ulars lis to terms, &c, address
Rev. JL BURWELL & SON.
July 27, 1SC8. Charlotte, N. C.
S" The Democratic Executive Committee of
the State of i3eorgia, have issued the following
address to tho people of that State :
"It having been represented by .Republican
speakers in the present canvass, that the South
ern people favor the re-establishment of slavery
in the respective States, depriving them of their
rights and suffrage, for the purpose of meeting
this allegation and giving it a positive denial:
lienof veif. By the Central Committee that the
Democratic party of Georgia, representing the
people of the State, affirm that the charge is un
equivocally false, and fci-evidence that they do
not desire to re-establish slavery and could not
effect it if they would, refer to the faet that this
State .has assented to, and ratified .amendments
to the Constitution of the United States, forever
abolishing slavery and involuntary servitude, ex
cept for crime whereof the party shall be legally
convicted.
Jiesoh-ed, That we reiterate the positions taken
by this Committee in the State address and by
the report of the Coaimittee ou the State of the
Republic, adopted by the HouoC of Representa
tives in the Legislature of this State, on the 26th
ultimo, and do also endorse the address of Gen. ,
Robert E. Lee, and others ia response to a letter
of General Roseucrauz.
Resolved, That we submit to the present status
of the colored race among us, and will protect
them to the extent of our power in the right of
suffrage secured to them by the Constitution of
the United States, and the Constitution and laws
of this State." .
BANKRUPT SALE,
At Charlotte, X. C, oh Tuesday the 27th of Oet., 18C8
By an order from A II. Abrams, Esq. Assignee of
L. Drucker, a Bankrupt, and by order ulao of Court,
will be sold in the City of Charlotte on the 27th of
October, the following property belonging to the
Estate of said Bankrupt :
That two-story frame building and double lot on
College street, known us the residence of L. Drucker.
It has a handsome flower garden in front and all
necessary out-buildings.
Also, at the same time, 16 shares of Charlotte Gas
Co. Stock, and 11 Shares of Char. & S. C. Railroad
Slock. -
Terms made known on day of sale.
Oct 5, 1808. 3w.
THE LATEST NOVELTY.
Now arriving daily, and on inspection at the Cor
ner Store, GRAY'S BLOCK, (nearly opposite the
Court House,) a large and carefully selected Stock J
of choice
Family Groceries,
Which we propose to sell low down for the Cash
either at wholesale or. retail. Wre intend to keep
good Goods, and sell them as cheap as any other
House in the city.
We have Bagging, Beards' Patent Buckle Tie, a
good assortment of Hardware and Wooden Ware:
in fact everything usually kept in the Grocery line.
Try us before purchasing.
Oet. 5, 18G8 W. W. GRIER & CO.
GROCERIES.
IVIiller & Black
Have received a large Stock of Groceries, consisting
in part of
Cotton Tics, Bagging an. I Rope,
Sugar, Coffee, Molasses and Salt,
Iron, Nails, Leather, &c.
in -r.-j'-i. everything and' anything kept ma first-
cla? wroccry Store.
Thankful for past patronage, we invite our friends
and the public generally to give us a call before
purchasing elsewhere.
Oct. 5, 1808. MILLER A BLACK.
ANOTHER NEW STORE.
McMURR AY, DAVIS & . CO,,
Have cpened a new Grocery Store in Brycc's Build
ing, and invite attention to their
Stock of Groceries.
They keep a supply of everything usually found in
a Grocery Storo and wanted by farmers, such as
Sugar, Coffee, Salt and Iron,
Cotton Yarn, Molasses, Fish,
Shovels,. Spades, Forks,
Crockery and Wooden Ware,
Irish Potatoes, Meal and Corn.
Purchasers arc requested to call and examine this
stock and prices.
IfeSfProducc will be bought or taken in exchange
for Groceries, or received. on consignment for sale.
Particular attention will be paid to the sale of Cotton,
Corn, Flour, Ac, that may be sent to our care.
J. W. McMURRAY,
March 16, 1868. J. N. DAVIS A CO.
BOOTS AND SHOES.
S. B. Meacham,
(The first Shoe House below the First National Bank,)
Has just received one of the largest stocks of
Boots and Shoes, Leather,
SHOE-FINDINGS, BELTING, &c,
Ever brought to this market, and which will be sold
as low as at any house in the South.
His goods are warranted as represented. Prices
will be made to suit purchasers.
S& Call at MeacLam's Shoe Store, just below
the new Batik Building and examine goods and prices.
Sept. 7, 1868.
KNOX & GILL,
Cotton Factors and
GENERAL COMMISSION MERCHANTS,
iVo. 125 Smith's Wkarf,
Laurence l. TRiNcp:. Baltimore.
jjjgJfCousignments of Cotton respectfully solicited,
and liberal advances made thereon.
Orders will receive prompt attention,
October 5, 1868. 6m
JtTST RECEIVED,
A splendid lot of Bagging, Roping and Ties, at
B. M. PRESSON'S.
Also, a splendid lot of Country Bacon.
B. M. PRESSON.
Also, a lot of Cheese, at
B. M. PRESSON S.
fgT" Farmers can come and get their Bagging and
Roping to be paid for in Cotton
Sept Zl, lbo.
B. M. PRES60N.
Pictures ! Pictures ! !
The undersigned Photographic Artist, of Baltimore,
Md , calls the attention of his friends, and the public
iu general, to his newly opened PHOTOGRAPH and
AMBROTYPE GALLERY, where he is now pre
pared to take A No. 1 Pictures of each and of every
style ami finish. Satisfaction guaranteed in every
Picture. Copies taken from the sjn&Ue jto the
largest portrait. AIo pictures neatly fitted in Rings,
Breastpins and Lockets. All I ask ia, "gire me a
trial."
Ji. B- Parties desiring to learn the trade and art
of taking Pictures can do so by applying to
HENRY BACMGARTEN,
Charlotte, X. C.
Thotograph Gallery over James Harty'a Store,
reb24 18a Nextfdoor to Court-houc.
,? Convention of Women in Germany.
f On' the 17th of this month the women of Ger
many held a conference at Stutgard, but
not for the purpose of discussing the question
of suffrage. The points they intended to discuss
they have brought together in the following pro
gramme . .
, - I.- To find out the best ways and means to
teach young mothers how best to regulate the
physical education of their children. -
J. The establishment of small museums of lit
erature, art and industry. These museums
.would not merely contain , the best works of lit
erature and art especially adapted for women,
but they would principally be a kind ofschoote
Or academies. Places for meetings, lectures and
hq like, in which topics,, such as the . education
of children and matters of domestic interest
should be treated by competent women and men,
if these can be prevailed upon to assist in the
movement. .There would also beSunday schools
for women and girls of all classes, savings banks,
supply associations, offices for those that wanted
places, &e.
3. The commencement of a reform in dress,
chiefly directed against the vagaries of fashion,
and the best ways and means to carry out this
reform effectually. As a basis for this reform
the following points have been accepted :
a. That nothing be declared "old fashioned"
which has once found itself useful and appropri
ate and becoming.
b. That nothing new be adopted unless it has
proved itself to be both to the purpose and an
swering the demands of good taste.
c. That all garments and objects of toilet that
are hurtful to health be put away.
d. To inquire whether a largo saving might
not be effected in things of dress, so that the ex
penses might be made more appropriate to the
iucouve. .
4. The transformation of benevolent female ia
stitutions into "self-supporting and earning female
institutions."
JBSf A workingman was appealed to by a
Radical, who was trying to persuade him it was
for his personal interests to vote with that party.
Laying down his hammer, and looking his ad
viser in the face, he remarked: ''Under a Dem
ocratic administration, I could buy a barrel of
flour for three days' work and now it takes
five! If you can show it is for my interests to
do that, I am willing to vote with you." The
Radical gave up the job.
WHO WILL BE ELECTED?
This is a question we cannot answer, but we can
tell you where you can buy good Goods, fine Goods
and cheap Goods, such as people need in the way of
Hardware, Dry Goods, Boots, Shoes, Hats, Umbrellas,
Fancy Notions, &c, it is at
BARRINGER, WOLFE A CO S.
Dress Goods, &c.
The nicest Dress Goods we have ever had to offer
to the public.
The finest stock of Bleached Domestics which can
be found in this market, and any one wanting them
right had better examine our stock.
Fancy Delaines, Poplins, Glaca Mixtures, Japanese
Cloths, Armours of all styles.
Hoop Skirts, Balmorals Skirts at all prices, Nett
Shawls; also a large stock of all kinds of Shawls and
Blankets. ,
Flannels, Opera Flannels white and colored, com
mon and extra fine.
Ginghams.
Ginghams, Alamance Plaids, Linscy, and other
kinds of Plaids, all of which we offer cheap.
Fine Cloaks.
Don't buy a Cloak until you sec ours, as we think
you will save money. We have almost an Noah's
Ark in the way of variety. Wre only ask a fair show
andn look with an unprejudiced eye, and then if we
don't sell it is our fault Call and see
BARRINGER, WOLFE A CO., .
Opposite tho Charlotte Hotel.
Look to Your Interest.
Come and pay us up. Don't be forgetful of the
kind indulgence we have given you, and if you don't
intend to pay please come and spend your money
with us who have favored you. You can fisd us op
posite Maj. J. B. Kerr's old Hotel. Don't forget the
place. A man that can pay and won't pay us after
oor kind treatment, deserves to settle with some one
else. BARRINGER, WOLFE & CO.
Ocfober 12, 1868.
DR. JAS. N. BUTT,
Druggist and Chemist,
WHOLESALE and RETAIL DEALER
in Drugs and Modiciues of every
discription and kind,
Corner Trade and Collrye Streets,
CHARLOTTE, 9. C.
Pure No. 1 KEROSENE it ie'safe and non-explosive.
If alighted torch be plunged in it, it will ex
tinguish it as quick as water. It is from six to eight
times as cheap as candles, and from four to six times
as brilliant. . -
Buy a Lamp, which I can sell for GO cents, and if
it does not give perfect satisfaction you may return
it. I Lave just received a splendid lot of new Lamps.
Call and see them.
Chills and Fever.
I am treating numbers of persons sueeessf-illy for
Chills and Fever. If you are saffering this way I
think I can assure you of a successful treatment,
having practiced for over twelve years in a fever and
ague district.
Preserve this Notice.
You can get at Dr. Jas. N Butt's Drug Store the
following siies of WINDOW GLASS:
Glass fcxlO, 10x12,10x14, 10x15,
12x20, 10x23. 10x24. 12x14. 12x15,
14x20, 12x22, 12x24 14x18, 14x22.
16x20, 16x24, 18x20, 18x22, 18x24,
Ac, &.
10x16, 10x18,
12x16, 12x18,
14x24, 1618,
20x24, 20x30,
Attention!
You can get Medicines and Prescriptions at all
hours of ihe day and night, and on Sunday, at
JAS. N Bl'TT"8
Charlotte. N. C, Oct 12, 1868. , Drug Store.
Q XT E R Y
Is reeeiring, daily, bis Fall Stock of
Ittilliuery, Trimming, &c.
Which he asks the Ladies aad the public generally,
to call and examine. ' : .
MBS- QUERY is prepared to serve her
friends with the " -
LATEST STYLES
in Bonnets, Jiate, DrtfB making, &e, -
- Military Order.
IIeadq'rs. Depar't. or' the South,)
Atlanta, Georgia, October 8, 1868. j
Whereas, by an act of Congress of the United
States, approved March 2d, 18C5, it is made the
duty of the military, authority to preserve the
peace at the pools at any election that may be
held in any of the States; and Whereas, this duty
has become the more imperative, from the exist
ing political excitement in the public mind, from
the recent organization of civil government, and
from the fact that Congress has by statute pro
hibited the organization of military forces in the
several States of this Department, it is therefore,
ordered. .
L That the'several District commanders will.
as soon as practicable, on the receipt of this or
der, distribute the troops under their command
as tollows :
In the District of North Carolina,
One company 40th Infantry, to Fayetteville,
. One company 40th Infantry, to Charlotte.
One company 40th Infantry, to Salisbury.
One company 40th Infantry, to Greensboro'.
One company 40th Infantry to Weldon.
. One company 40th Infantry, to Plymouth.
Two companies 40th Infantry, to GoldsboroV
Two companies 40th Infantry, to llaleigh. -
A detachment of two commissioned officers
And forty men of Company J'U," 5th Artillery,
AJ 1 UUllULTIUU. .... if.:
II. Detachments, when necessary, may be made
to points in the vicinity of each post; but in no
case, nor on any pretext whatever, will detach
ments be sent without a commissioned officer,
who will be fully instructed by his ' post com
mander. - 1 '
VIII. District commanders will instruct jost
commanders iu their duties, and the relative po
sition of the civil and military powers. They
will furnish them with copies of the circulars
from these Headquarters, of August 25th, and
October 1st ult., (the latter which was forward
ed September 15th, to District Commanders) in
which the instructions of the War Department
are set lorth in full. They will impress on post
commanders that they are to act in aid aud co
operation, and in subordination to the civil au
thorities: that they are to exercise discretion and
judgment, unbiased by political or other preju-
oices; that their object should be exclusively to
preserve the peace aud ""uphold law and order.
and they must be satisfied such ia the object of
the civil officer calling on them for aid, that they
must in all cases where time will permit, apply
for instruction to superior authority, but they
must at all hazards preserve the peace, a'nd not
be restrained by technical points, when, in their
conscientious judgment under the rules above
set forth, it is their duty to act. l'ost Com
manders ou being notified of the proposed hold-
aiiK oi political meetintrs. mav send an omcer.
and if necessary a detachment, to watch the
proceedings and see that the peace Is preserved.
IX. To the people of the several States com
posing the Department, the Major General com
manding appeals that they will co-operate with
him and the civil authorities in sustaining law
and order, in preserving the peace aud in avoid
ing those sceuea qt not and bloodshed, aud the
wanton destruction of property aud life, which
has already, in some instances, been enacted in
the Department. He urges, abstinence from all
inflammatory and iucendiary appeal to the pas
sions; discountenancing the keeping open of
liquor shops oh days of political meetings and of
election; the abstaining from carrying arms, aud
asscrtiug the individual right of construing laws
by force ot arms. ISo just cause is ever advan
ced by resort to violence. Let their be charity
aud forbearance among political opponents, what
ever may be the result; let each good citizen de
termine that all who, uuder the law, have the
right to the ballot shall exercise it undisturbed.
If there are disputed points of law, let. them be
referred to the courts, and let not mobs or politi
cal clubs, or other irresponsible bodies, construe
and undertake to execute the law. This appeal
is made in the earnest hope that the Major Gen
eral Comiiiandiug can rely on the good sense and
correct judgment of the mass of the people, and
that he will not be compelled to resort to the
exercise of the power with which he is intrusted,
and which he w;ll most reluctantly employ. But
he thinks it his duty to make . known, that so
far as the power under his command will admit,
he will not permit; the peace to be broken, aud
that he will not be restrained in the conscien
tious discharge of his duty by technicalities of
laws made when the present anomalous condi
tion of affairs were neither anticipated or provi
ded for.
By order of Maj r General Meade.
B. C. DRUM, ;
Assistant Adjutant General.
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Never be IIauciity. A hummingbird met
a butterfly, and being pleased with the beauty
of its person, and glory of its wings, made an
offer of perpetual friendship.
tkI cannot think" Of it," was the reply; "as
you once spurued me; called me a- drawling
dolt." ;;
'Impossible !" exclaimed the humming bird.
"I always entertain the highest respect for such
beautiful creatures as you." '
''Perhaps you do now." said the other ; Hbut
when you insulted me 1 was a caterpillar. So
let roe give you a piece of advice ; never insult
the humble, as they may some day become your
superiors." ,
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Devotio.val. "Do you observe how devo
tional Deacon Buffer is?" aaked a good lady, of
Iter husbaud. "Ves, my dear, the deacon i very
devotional. lie always keeps his head bowed in
prayer until the contribution box has passed." -
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An old lady attended Kpiscopal service for
the first time just as the congregation were
rising. -Oh don't, don't, good people!" she
exclaimed:. "Iam not deserving such honor.
Pray keep your seats!" -
J. Y. BBYCE & CO.
Will receive Cotton on consignment and make ad
vances on the same ; and hold the Cotton as . long as
parties may wish.
. Charlotte, Oct, 12, -1868. "
Rubber Belting,
A large quantity f all widths just received by
S. B. MKACI1AM,
Oct 12. 2d 4oor frein Me Aden's new building.
A .Touching Story. , :. ; a
, The following affecting narrative purport to
have been givetr by a father to his ; bod, aa m
warning derived froni his own bitter experience
of the em of resisting a mother's love and counsel
What agony was on my mother's ace when
all that she said and suffered failed to move met
She rose to go home, aud I followed at a dis
tance. She spoke to me no more till the reached
her own door. . . .. . ..- .
"It is school-time now' she said. "Go, mr
son, and once more let me beseech you to think:
upon what I have aaid."'
"I ihan't ge to school," eaid I.'
She looked astonished at my boldness; but, re
plied firmly. . " i -
'Certainly you will, Alfred I I command you.'
- will not 1" said 1; Myou can't get me up
stairs." - . , ' .-
v"One of tho two things you must do, Alfred
either to go to school this minute, or I will'
lock you up in your room, and keep yon there
until you promise implicit obedience to my wishes
in the future."
'! dare you to do it," said I; "you can't getT
me wp stairs. - - ' -
"Alfred, choose now," said my mother, who
laid her hand upon my arm. She trembled
violently, and was deadly pale.
"If you touch inc, Lwill kick you," said I, Iu
a fearful rage. God knows I knew not what I
said ! . - - ,
f "Will you go, Alfred ?" . ' , ' ' ?.' " .
"Ndl" I replied, but I quailed beneath her T
eye. ' "'..' ' '
'Then follow me," said she, 'as she grasped
my arm firmly I raised my foot "O, my son,'
hear me" I raised " my foot and kicked her
my eainted mother t How my head reels, as 1
the torment of memory tushes over me! I kicked
my-mother a feeble woman my mother! She
staggered back a lew steps and ' leaned against
the wall. She did not look at me. I saw her
heart beat against her breast. 40, Heavenly
Father!" she cried, 'forgive him he knows not
what he docs!" The gardener just then passed :
the door, and seeing my mother was sale ami
almost unable to support herself, aho beckoned
him to come iu. ' - ' '
"Take this boy up stairs and lock him in his
own room," said .she, and turned off from me. ;
It was a look of agouy, mingled with intenscst
love it was the last unutterable pang from a '
heart that was broken.
In a moment I found myself a prisoner In my
own room. I thought fur a moment I would
fling mjslf from tho open window, but I felt
afraid to die. I was not penitent. At times my
heart was subdued, but my stubbornness rose in
an instant, and bade me not yield yet. The pale
face of my mother haunted mo. I flung myself
on my bed and fell asleep. J ust at twilight I
heard a footstep approach my door. It was my
eioter. -
"What shall I tell mother for you ?" she said.
"Nothing," I replied. - ,
"O. Alfred, for my pake and for all our sales,
say that you arc sorry. Ict me tell mother you
are sorry. She longs to forgive you.'
I would not answer. 1 heard her footsteps
slowly retreating, and agaiu I flung myself on
the bed to pass a wretched and fearful night .
Another footstep, slower and feebler than my
sister's, disturbed mo.
"Alfred, my son, shall I come in ?" she asked.
I cannot tell what influence, operating at that
moment, made me speak adverno to my feelings :
The pentle voice of my nother, that thrilled ;
through me, melted the ice from oiy heart, and
I longed to throw myself upon her neck ; bnt I
did not. My words gave tho lie to my heart,
when I s.iid I was not sorry. I heard her with
draw. I heard her groan.., I longed to call her
back, but 1 did not.
I was. a wakened from an uneasy slumber by
hearing my name called loudly, and my sister
stood by my bedside. ' i
"Get up, Alfred. Don't wait minute Get
up and come with me. Mother is dying!" 3
I thought 1 was yet dreaming, but I got Up
mechanically and followed my sister. Ou the n
bed, pale as marble, lay my mother. ba had
not undressed. She had thrown herself upon the
bed to rest ; and rising to go again to me, she -was
seized with a palpitation of the heart, and
borne to her room. . ..
1 caniiot tell you my agony as I looked, upon r
Iter my remorse was tenfold .more bitter from
the thought that she never would know it. I
believed myself fo be her murderer. I fell on
the bed beside her. I could not wecpM
heart burned within my bosom my brainwa
on fire. Jly sinter threw her arms around me !
and wept in silenced Suddenly we saw a uiotiou
of mother's hand ; her eyes unclosed. Ske Itad "
recovered coimciousuess, but not her 'ppeecK.
She looked at me and moved her lips. 1-could
not understand her words. , ,
"Mother ! mother!" I ahrieked, "say only say
tliat you will forgive mc."
i She could not say it with her lips, but her
hand pressed mine. Mie suiilcd npou me, and
lifted her thin white hands; she clasped my own ,
within them, and cast her eyes-upward. She '
moved her lips in prayer, and thus she died. I
remained still kneeling beido that dear form till -my
gentle pister removed mc. The joy of youtfc
had left me forever. . v .
Boys and girls who ppurn a mother's control," t
who are ashamed to own they are wrong, who
think' !t manly to resist her authority, Of
yield to her influence, be-irare! Lay not up for ,
yourselves bitter memories for your future years. '
t&r "Whar," asked a renowned stump orator,
who was running for the office of countable,
' whar, my enlightened friends of the 66th Mili
tia District, was Andrew Jackson in the battle,
of New Orleans ? Wur he thar ? By gum, he
wur. 'lie war a riding up and down upon a
bobtail Arabian, a waviu' of a crooked saber, and
up to his aruipits in blood and mud, and a givin'
the Britifck thoudcr; the genius of his country
a holdin' of her aegis over he's bead, cotton bales
of paveneering in front to protect .-him from
danger, and the American Eagle, with the. stars
aod stripes in its beak, a sorin' "aloft ia Ou blue
empyrean, cingin' 'Hail Columbia 1' .A'
A xuan in Marseilles noticed that 'ft sjY'1
which tasted the soup prepared by." hi wife for t
him. tumbled - dead on the table. He chanced
plates with his wife, and the woman shortly titer '