illMTiflflfS rrV VOL. VII. WILMINGTON, N. C., THURSDAY, DECEMBER 11, 1873 NO. 177 a1 mm tzcl 1 ISJ dljc (Mtitt0 JJost "pabislied every afternoon except Sunday. jV1K3 MANN. . Editor and Proprietor Subscription. oie year. iu advance .5 CO . 3 CO . 1 50 jix months, in advance Tnjree months, in advance nj month, in advance v 50 Correspondence solicited from oar friends m all Parts of tlic State, on topics of gene ral interest. Political news and reports of cpPs are especially desirable. NKV "APViSRTISEMENTS, SCHOOL BOOKS, SCHOOL BOOKS, SCHOOL BOOKS. . I.VlUii: AND COMPLETE ASSORT, liscnt of School Books just received, and foi sale at LIVE BOOK AND MUSIC STORE. oct J17 Merchandise Brokerage Office. tMTLL line of samples constantly on hand from importers aim mnuuiacturers in forthem markets. All descriptions ot merchandise, orders iu I bids solicited and telegraphed promptly. Merchandise bought and sold in this market, orders from buyers solicited, and samples left by sellers will have prompt at tentiou. Time as well as cash purchases negotiated, whether you wish to buy or sell, communi cated freely, and often with your local Broker. J AS. T. PETTEWAY, Merchandise and Produce Broker, dec 20 181 tf K F. VV. L-MPKU I. DOUGIITEN LOPER & DOUGHTEN, N A. V A. L S T O 11 K S AND SOUrilELIN PRODUCTS, .Va 35 NO III1 II FRONT STREET, Philadelphia, I'a. Orders for Turpentine Casks solicited and promptly rilled at lowest market, price. march 3 215-tf MsM Family Sewing Machine. fUIE SUPERIORITY OF THE SINGER JL SEWING MACHINE for beauties of stiteh, simplicity ot mechanism, and adap tability to every clans of sewing, has been established in fair and open competit ion in actual sewing eonicst;;, and the PUBLIC RECOGNITION of their merits is to be found in the numerous awards ot FIRST PRIZES over every competitor at the VI ENNA EXPOSITION and nearly all the In dustrial Fairs hi America and in Europe. Silent Feed and Straight Needle and is 1 he easiest to learn. Has the highes. appro val for the Familv, the Seamstress and the Dressmaker. 1,-JM,(XN! ! ! IN DAILY USE. T.,7"S! ! sold last year. ! over any other Company. jfc Sold on the Installment plan. Terms easy and full instructions given. a" Ottice No. I, Lippi It's Row, South Front street, Wilmington, N.C. CI IAS. E. DIBBLE, octo-tf Manage-. REMOV A. L. J A.S. A. LOWKRY, CARRIAGE MAKER k REPAIRER, IF! AVE removed my establishment to my new buildings on the corner of FOURTH AND CAMPBELL STS. Near Bony Bridge, where I shall be pleased to soe my old customers and mauy new ones. . Carriage making, painting and repairing neatly done. Jlorse Shoeing, and various kinds of iron work done on reasonable t6rFQ.9 Having had thirty years experience in this business, I am conlident that I can do the finest work, and gi ve satisfaction. A LI j WORK WARRANTED, epto-tf J AS, A. LONVERY. AT GOLUSBOStO, iV. C. -:o:- Special Practice for the Cure of Cancers, Tumors, Scrofula, Chronic Ulcers, Epilepsy, Liver Diseases, Uterine Diseases, iSkiii Diseas es and all kindred Atlec t i o n a U.cc3sfuly Treated. Cancers and Tumorb win oe treated with our specifics without ue use of the knife, without the loss of blood audbut with lit tle pain to the patient. Term for treatment will be iu the rjach of all. All communications addressed to us will meet with prompt attention. Cir culars and certificates of cures will be sent on application. Othee and Infirmary East Ceutre street, Goldsboro, N. C. DR. octobcr 1 J. MlLBd HUNTEU Ar CO. 115 -3m 0E TURNER wishes to inform, his custo J uiers and public generally, that he is now prepared to do all kind of work in his line, and would respectfully request a continua tion of the patronage which has heretofore been so liberally bestowed upon aim. Janl6tf 206 linRHAHT MISCELLANEOUS. THE SILVER TOMUE.' ORGANS The best organs of the Reed class IN THE WORLD. The Best for Churches and Lodges. The Best for Sunday Schools. Tbe Best for Parlors and Vestries. The Best for Academies and Colleges. The Best for Public Halls. ; ' , The Best for Orchestra and Stage. These instruments, which for sweet ness of tone and elegance of appoint ment stand unrivalled, have met with unprecedented success in this country and abroad. J. MANUFACTURED BY i E. P. NEEDHAM & SON. ESTABLISHED IN 1846. Nos J 43, 145 & 147 East 23d st, N Y Responsible parties applying for agencies in section- still unsupplied, will receive prompt attention and liberal inducements. Parties residing at' a distance from our au thorized agents, may order from our factory. Send for Illustrated price list. aug 2ti-tf TO THE WEST! TO THE WEST! Beiore making your arrangements to fol low the advice of the "thousands who have already gone," it would be weB to consider what has been done to make the journey to your -'Homes in the West' as pleasant and lree from danger as human skill and tore sight can accomplish. By consolidation and construction, a road has been put into operation on the shortest possible hue from Nashville, Tenn.. to St. Louis, "the future grcatfJity of the world." This Hue, the ST. LOU 13 & SOUTHEASTERN RAIL WAY, has, during the past year, earned an envia ble reputation by its smooth track, prompt time, sure connections, and the magnifi cence of its passenger equipment. Its trains are made up of new and commodious day cars, p-ovided with the celebrated Mil ler couph r and p'atforuji, and the Wetding-h-u e air brake. It, is p )ssitively the only hue iunning PuMmm Pltcc Dr.iwiug-Boom Sleeping Cars through without change Irora Nash vule to St. Louis. No other, line pretends to otler such advAutages, either iu distance, time, or tquipmcnt. W hy, then, journey by circuitous routes?. Do not be induced to purchabc tickets to St. Louis or the West by any other line, remember that The "St. Louis & Southeastern" is the shortest, cheapest, quickest, best and only line under one management. Irom Nashville to St. Louis, and is from GO to 'J00 miles the shortest to St. Louis, Kansas City, Omaha, Denver, California, Texas, and all western pointB. It is also the "Chi cago Shortest Line," via Evansville. You can secure the cheapest rates for yourselves and your movables on applica tion, in person or by letter, to C. S Bar kktt, Southern Passenger Agent, Postol; flee Box 242, Chattanooga Tenn., or to the undersigned." W B DAVENPORT, Geneial Ticket Agent, St. Louis. No trouble to answer questions. july5 . 57-6m Just Armed per steamer Raleigii NOTIIER invoice of Hams, Breakfast Strips and Shoulders, of our own curing; also, choice lot of Trime Leaf Lard, in 20 pound Oak Buckets, expressly for family use. uive it atrial, wo rptnm onr thanks to our customers and friends for their kind favors and liberal patronage extended ournew enierpnze, aim are determined not to be outdone in prices and quality of Goods. An examination of our superior Stock of Groceries, Wines and Liquors will convince the most skeptical that money can be saVed by giving us their or- dors i Remember the corner under the Seaman's Home. j H McGARITY & CO. Sept 33 108- . PARKER to XSTXOR Successors to A. H. NEFF, ' ilanufacturcrs and dealers in HOUSE FURNISHING GOODS, Guns, moves. Lanterns, Kerosene, Oil Tin and Sheet Iron Ware. Roofing done at short notice Agents for Falrbank's Scales. ' Nt. 19 Front Street XV I novl9 C. iao-iy 1 1111 MISCELLANEOUS. 3D I 1 t . ri Tvr AWARDED BY THK 3 American Institute" J. W. McKEE, FOR Entailery M Fluting Mines, It is ingenious and will meet the wants of every matron in the land." EXHIBITION OF 1872. 1 . F. A. Barnard, Pres. Sohn E. Gavit, Ree. Secy. Samuel D. Tillman, Cor. Secy. New York, November 20, 1872. This simple and iugcuious Machine is as useful as the saving Machine, and Is fast becoming popular with ladies, in the place Of expensive Needle work, its work being much more h mdaom ry-qui ring less time and not one tenth pirt the expense. - No lady's toilet is now njp'ete withoutiit, A Machine with lRcatrared circular rfnd full instructions Bt-nt on receipt of ti or finished In silver plate for $2 7. Address, Tun McKss Manufacturing Co., .300 Broadw?v. New York. AGENTS WAXTKD. Dr. Garvin's Elixir of Tar, Is recommended by regular Medical practi tioners and a speedy cure guaranteed for Colds, Coughs, Catarrh, Asthma, Bronchitis, Spitting Blood,Consumption and all Pulmo nary Complaints, Scrofula, Erysipelas, Dys pepsia and liout. Dysentery, Uholera-mor-bus, Cholera and all liver and bowel com plaints. Kidney diseases and all affections of th Urinal Organs perfectly harmless tree from Mineral or Alcoholic properties pleasant to take and never known to fail Price $ 1 00 per Bottle. Full particulars with medical testimony aud certificates sent on application. Address, L. F. HYDE & CO.. 195 Seve th Avenue, icw York. Darts from tbe Devil; or rjusid Almsed A Book just issued exposing the "person als" that have appeared iu the .New York Newspapers; their history and lesson. Stil ish villians fully ExrosED. Advertise ments from desperate men to beautiful wo men; Clandestine meetings; how frustrated; The History of the ooodricu tragedy the result of a "personal." Description of Liv- ihr Broadway Statues. Exposes social corruption. Sent on receipt ot 50 cts. Address, Unique Printing House, ott Vesey 8t , N. Y, Tlio Deck with $20 Portable Fam ily Sewiuu Jlachinc, on 30 Days Trial ; mauy advantages over all. Satis faction guirautccd, or money refunded. Scut complete with full directions. Beck- with Sewing Machine Co., 862 Broadway N. Y. may 14 oU7 tt THE NEW KLAST1C TlfcUSS AN Important isviiSTiox. It retains the rap ture at all times, and under the hardest ex ercise or severest strain It is worn with comfort, aud if kept on night aud day, ef fects a permanent, cure in a tew weeks. Sold cheap, and sent by mail wheu request ed. Circulars free, wheu ordered by letter sent to The Elastic Truss Co., No. 683 Broadway, N. Y. City. Nobody uses Metal Spring Trusse-i ; too painful ; they slip oil too frequently may 14 607 tf BUY ONLY THE GENUINE FAIRBANKS SCALES MANUFACTURED BY E. k T FAIRBANKS & CO. StockScales, Coal Scales, Hay Scales, Dairy Scales, Counter tecaics, ivc, ccc. Scales repaired promptly and reasona bly. THE MOST FEUFECT ALARM CASH DRAWER Miles Alarm Till Co'. EVERY Mercliaiil SIIOULDl Use Them EVERY IfittmrccfiJ mm wnviflEic DRAWER Warranted. SOXJD AT Fairbanks' Scale Warehouses, FAIRBANKS k CO., 311 BROADWAY, NEW YORK 1GG Baltimore st., Baltimore, 53 Camp st., New Orleans. FAIRBANKS & EWING, Masonic Hall, Philadelphia. FAIRBANKS, BROWN & CO.; 2 Milk Street, Boston. For sale by all leading Hardware Dealers. sept 11 1)7-2 tawim ?mTUNINCS,&.MUSI Corner 4L-tli and Market Streets, dec 3 169 VTOTICE is hereby given that application 1M tih iio iitii to t he General Assembly c noYi. mpetintr. to incorporate the Brunswick Bridge and Ferry Company, without prejudice to the proprietors of the present ferry ami causwwy. October 17th, 1873 136-lm ass. a irv RAIL ROADS. Carolina Central Railway Company WILMINGTON, N. C , I May 14, 1873. f SOHEiyUXiE. PASSENGER TRAINS LEAVE WILMIRGTON DAILY (JX cept Sundays) at.;:. 8:00 AM Arrive at Wadesboro at ..... 5:25 P M Leave Wadesboro at J 7:10 A M Arrive at WUmiojctou at.. 4:35 PM .FREIGHT TRAINS. Leaf e Wilmington daily except Sundays). 0.00 A M Arrive at Laurinburg at. . . 5:30 P M Leave JaurinDurg at Arrive at Wilmington at. ....... . S:00 A M 5.SO PM PASSENGER TRAINS. Leave Charlotte daily. 8undavs excepted, at.. 8.00 A M Arrive at Buffalo at 13.00 M Leave Buffalo at.. 1.00 P M Arrive at Charlotte at 5.15 P M Irregular Lumber and Timber Trains run on both portions of the Road as the busi ness requires. A Daily stage will soou run in connection with the trains on both ends of this Kail way. S. L. FREMONT, Chief Engineer and Sup't. may 19 . . ' 311-tt CUSHlrYGS MANUAL OF PARLIAMENTARY PRACTICE Rules ot proceeding and debate in delibe rative assemblies. An indispensable hand book for every member of a deliberative body, and the authority in all the States. "xne most autnorltative expeunaer or American parliamentary law." Charles Sumner. Price, 65 cents. Sent bv mail on receipt of CO., Boston, Mass $SO OO SAVED! To meet the urgent demand of the tim the FLORENCE SEWING MACHINE CO. have determined to REDUCE PRICFS, and will hereafter sell their $70 Machine for $-30, and other styles in proportion. THE FLORENCE is the ONLY Sewing Machine that feeds the work backwark and forward, or to right and leit, as tnepurcnaser may preler. it has been greatly IMPROVED AND SIMPLIFIED, ana is far better than uny oilier machine in the market. IT IS NOW THE CHEAPEST. Florence, Mass., Nov., 1, '73. Agents wanted. RICH FARMING LANDS. FOR SALE VERY CHEAP! THE BEST INVESTMENT. No Fluctuations! Always improving in Value! The Wealth of the Coutry is made by the Advance in iveai estate, NOW IS THE TIME ! Millions of acres of the finest lands on the contineut. in Eastern Nebraska, now for sale many of them never before in the marKet at prices that defy COMPETI TION. Five and Ten Years Credit Gyen, with Interest at Six per cent. The Land Grant Bonds of the Cmpai v taken at par for lands, 'l hey can now be purchased at aiarge discount. iFft--Kuii particulars given, new uulue with new Maps mailed free by addressing. O. 1 . DAVIS, Laud Commisssioner U P R R, Omaha, Neb C1 Q a day guaranteed t Agent. Address $IO G M vllivan & Co,8 St Paul street, JBaiti'nore, Md VI U tfWl n V H I N G E C O N E BURNER by l'LUMK & ATWOOU. produces the lar- est lluht. (Jan be used on any coal oil lamp. or saie oy an lamp dealers. TVSYCHOMANCY. or soul Charminer ."- I How either sex may fascinate and sain the love and affections of any person they choose, instantly. This simple mental acquirement all can possess, free by mail. for z) cents' together witn a Marriage tjruioe, Egyptian Ora ie. Dreams, ;IIints to Jdies. A queer book. 100,000 sold. Address T WIL- IjIAM & uu, I'uousuers, r una. Yr-Jf"X?XT MEN, Girls and Boys VV VJIVL-Cill wanted to sell our French and American jewelry, books, games &c. in their own localities. No capital need ed. Catalogue, Terms, &c , sent t kkk. r. O.f VICKERY & CO., Augusta, Maine. SANDFORD'S Iiiver Invigrorator, A purely Vegetable Cathartic nnd Tonic: for dyspepsia, constipation, debility, sick neau- ache, bilious atacks, and all derangements of liver, stomach and bowels, ask your Drusirist lor It. Beware of lmmitations. RHEUMATISM, NEURALGIA, PALS in the FAK, &c, THE ELECTRIC H AS CURED when all other remedies have failed. It is eminently a FAMILY MEDICINE, And no family should be without! t. In case of sudden attacks, one bottle will eave five dollars in doctor's bills. For sale by all Druggists. October 4 I18-3t L. E ELECTRIC. T K I C Octo RAIL ROADS. WiloiBgton, Colombia & Au gusta R. R Company. On. S UPERINTEXDKN T' 3 OFI"ICE. ) Wilmington, N. C, Oct.. 11, 1873. J CHANGE OF SCHEDULE.' THE FOLLO WING SCHEDULE WILL go into effect at 4:30 A: M., '.Sunday, lth Inat. - DAT EXFRES3 TRAIN, (Daily.) Leave Wilmington 4:20 A. M Arrive at Florence. 10:10 A. M Arrive at Columbia. :t.00 P. M AulVB &Jt0gU3( , v.AI XVI. Leave AUgusxa. i:.ju a. m. Leave. Columbia... 10:20 A. M Arrive at Florence. . . : 2 4SP. M. Arrivnrat Wilmington.... 10:00 P: M NIGUT EXPRESS TRAIN DAILY (SUN DAYS EXCEPTED.) Leave Wilmington r,;l0 P. M Arrive at Florence 11:28 P. M Arrive at Columbia 4 00 A. M Arrive at Augusta 8:45 A. M Leave Augusta 4: 15 P. M Arrive at Columbia 8:45 P. M Arrive at Florence 2:02 A. M ArriTO at Wilmiugtou . 7:10 A. M Passengers leaving Wilmiugton on the 6:10 P. M. train make close connection going South. JAM Kb ANDERSON, Gen'l 8up't. oct 11 124-tf Wilciiogtoii t Weldon II. R. Coij;my. OrfflCE GENEKAL BL'i'JSJUlN TIEN DENT, I WlUdlNGTON, N. C, Oct. 21,1STJ. f , GUANtiH: OF SCHEDULE. ON AND AFTEK OCT. 20th, INSTANT FASSENQER TRAINS on the Wil mimrtou and Weldon Railroad will run as follows : MAIL TRAIN. Leave Union Depot daily (Sun days excepted) At 7:40 A. M Arrive at Goldsboro 11:50 A. M Rocky Mount 2:00 P. M Weldon 3:0 P. M Leave Weldon daily (Sundays excepted ) At 'J:00 A; M Arrive at Rocky Mount 1 1:S5 A. M Uoldsboro 1:37 P. M Union Depot 5:50 P. M EXPRESS TRAIN. Leave Union Depot daily... At ill: 10 P. M vinivu at iuiuBuuru. ........ o:ou v. ax. A : 'A I I .1.1 ' I r- . . . . Rocky Mouut .-. G:0:J A. M Weldon . 8:00 A. M Leave Weldon daily 7 50 P. M Arrive at Rocky M ount 'JA'.i P. M UAldsboro 1 1:55 P. M Union Depot 4:30 A. M Mall Tram makes close connection at Weldon for all points North via Bay Line and Acquia Creek routes. ' Express Train connects only with Acquia Creek route. PULLMAN'S PALACE SLEEPING CARS ON THIS TRAIN. FREIGHT TRAINS will leave Wiiminz- ton tri-weekly at 0.00 A. M., and arrive at 1.40 P. M. EXPRESS FREIGHT TRAINS will leave Wilmlmrton daily (Sundays excepted) at 2:00 P. M.. and arrive at 5:o0 P. M. JOHN F. DIVINE, General Superintendent, oct 24 130-tf THIS MOST REMARKABLE QP ALL APPArwATUSES soai eti mes called a mechanical paradox now used with such wonderful success in our principal cities for the eure, by cumulative exeii cise, of nearly all t Chronic Diseases and Weaknesses, Is for sale by the undersigned, by whom all orders will be promptly filled. THE REACTIONA11Y is so constructed that even a child can in stantly adjust it for a person to lift any weight, from twenty to twelve hundred pounds. It is made almost wholly of iron and steel, weighs 130 pounds, and covers a space of on ly 20 by oG inches; and although, but recently introduced, nearly 1,000 have aireauy ueeu sold. PRICE ?100, BOXED AND SHIPPED. Small books or circulars, showing its use, can be had free at the ollice of the Post. S. It. MA.n.n, Brooklyn, N. Y. sept 11 d&wtf P. O. M2W. A. ADKIAS. H. VOLLEUh ADRIAN & V0LLERS. WHOLES 4EK DKALKKS IS Groceries and Liquors, Importers of German and Havana Clears, AUD Gommission Merchant South-east Corner Dock and Fkont Streets. WILMINGTON, N. C. Having tbe largest and best assorted Stock of Groceries and Liquors iu the City, Dealers will find it to their interest togiveu a call before buying elsewhere. may 17-u WAR RAN TT EE UKED2- On hand and for sale feb 25 8 G HALL NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. NEW GOODS! W EI L WILMINGTON, N. C. WE OFFER TO OUR CITIZENS A FULL LIKE OF DRY GOODS, OF THE FINEST QUALITY. The Largest Stock Brought to this Market. Now is the time to Purchase when Everything is Marked Down. An Inspection of qualitv and prices is "invited. New Iron Front Building, corner Front and Princess Street. B. WEILL. I 113-tf4 sept 29 20 000 CUTllACT SHINGLES, Just arrived. Also a new lot of Oak and Pine Wood, at my Wood, Coal and Lumber Yard, Corner Front and Mulberry strees, dec 2 tf. J. A. SPRING ER. Remcmberi THE 3rd OF DECEMBER. Those who propose investing (and who does not?) in tickets for the FOU11TH GRAND GIFT CONCERT FOlt THE HKXKF1T OF Till! PUBLIC LIBRARY OF KENTUCKY, Which comes off in Louisville on the '3d December next, have no time to lose. oi, ;o,ooo Ticiiufs HAVE 11EN ISSUED, AND 12,000 Gash Grills, AMOUNTING TO 1,000,000 WILE-HE DI.STKIHUTED AS FOEjAiWS: LIST OF GIFTS: One iiand Cash Gift..'. One Grand Cash (Jift ; One Grand Cash Gift One Grand Cash Gift One Grand Cash Gift 10 Cash Glft8$10,(X)0 each.... :S0Cash Gin ',() each.... 50 Cash (iifts 1,000 each.... NICash Gifts .VK) each.... 100 Cash Gifts -KM) each Io0 Cash (iifts .() each ZTA) -Cash Gifts V(K) cech .J2." Cash (lifts KN) each ...f2.0,000 ... 1(K,HK ... fiO.OOO ... 2"),000 .... 17,X1 ... 100,000 .... .y,(N)u .... 50,000. .... 40,000 .... 40,000 .... t.tm .... .ri,ooo 11,00 Cash Gilts 50 each .VjO.OOO S50. Counons. (Tenths .ri. Willi o T nhofs lOLEVEN TiCKKiV; l-on s.ol For tickets or information, midresn THOS. E. P.UAJILETTK. Agent Public LihiHiy Kentucky, I ajuIsvIIIo Ry. novj ll(-(f. IN STORE. 5,000 sacks Salt; 8,000 bushels Corn; 1,000 bushels Oats; 300 bales Hay; 1, 000 bushels Meal; S00 rolls Lading; 1,000 bundles Ties; 800 Spirit Cask; 250 barrels Glue; 1,000 bundles Hoop Iron; 200 papers IliveLs; 150 boxes Cheese; f 1 25 barrels Mullets; 800 barrels Flour; ' (55 boxes Dry Salt Sides; 100 boxes Smoked Sides and Shoulders. 1 25 barrels Sugar; 400 bags Coffee all grades; 125 boxes Tobacco; 30 barrels and half barrels Snuff; 100 boxes and barrels Crackers; 50 cases Snuff; 75 barrels llice; 200 cases Brandy Peaches; 150 cases Schnapps; J. 150 dozen buckets; 50 boxes Candy; ' 125 boxes Candles, &c For sale by F, W. KERCNER. oct 27 111 4 IkSOLTTE DIVOROKH obtained Irom J Courts of li ire rent States for desertion. Ac. No publicity required. No charge until divorce granted. Addres, M. HOUSE. Attorney. uov-tf 101, Broadway, 3. Y. STAR FRICTION MATS. 1lVERY HOUSE SHOULD HAVE J them. ' For sale by GEO. 3IYERS, 11 and 13 Front street 1 oct 30 The Evening Fost has a fine city circulation and is, consequently a first class advertising medium. Merchants take Tue Post home to their families to read the news of the day, andisoip seen by most of the leadingo pic of the city. i r

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