- if-vff'v v- -j .,", . , f . . K ---- : J- , - . - . - , - . ? ' ; . ; - . - r2S - - - & - ' ' . ' . - ' - z-' j, . .; ' -.j ? - I . ; . . ...... , , - I - 7 . VOL. VII. WILMINGTON, N. C., FRIDAY, DECEMBER 12, 1873 NO. 178 (itjc (gptning float ; "' " - Vubi9Ued every afternoon excqpt Sunday. iAUE3 V. MANN.. Editor and Proprietor Subscription. year, ia advance $5 CO !ix months, in advance.... 3 CO ' ,,ee months, in advance 1 50 ,!n month, iu advance........ 50 Correspondence solicited from our frienda in all parts of the State, on topics of gene ral interest. Political news and reports o! ,.r(,p are especially desirable. V,S ADVERTISEMENTS. SCHOOL BOOKS, SCHOOL BOOKS, SCHOOL BOOKS. LARGE AND COMPLETE ASSORT- A incut of School Books just received, and foi sale at nui s s n ij ku w it ' LIVE B'JOK AND MUSIC STORE, oct o 1 17 Merchandise Brokerage Olfice, .'UIj1j li'ie of samples constantly on band V from importers and manufacturers in Northern markets. All descriptions ot merchandise, orders ud bids solicited aud telegraphed promptly. Merchandise bought and sold in this market, orders from buyers solicited, and samples left by sellers will have prompt at tention. Time as well as cash purchases negotiated, whether you wisli to buy or sell, communi cated freely, and often with your local Broker. JAS. T. PETTEWAY, Merchandise and Produce Broker.-. dee 2') 181 tf ' K F. W. HrEtt I. DOUC1IITEN LOPER & DOUGHTEN, M A V A L STORES ANU SOUTHERN PRODUCTS, xYa.53 NORTH FRONT STREET, Philadelphia, la. (Jrders for Turpentine Casks solicited and promptly tilled at lowest market price. march i 215-tf Singer's Mew MilY Sewing Macline. f i H 10 SUPERIOIMTY OF THE SINGER 1 ,SHVIX; MACHINE for beauties of stitch, simplicity ot mechanism, and adap tability to every class of sewing, has been established in fair aid opau competition in actual sewing contests, and the PUBLIC KKCOCJXITION of their merits is to be found in the numerous awards of FIRST PRIZES over every competitor at the VI KNNA EXPOSITION and nearly all the In dustrial Fairs in America and in Europe. Silent Feed and Straight Needle and is the easiest to learn. Has the highest, appro val for the Family, the Seamstress and the Dressmaker. l,2iH),niM! ! ! IN DAILY USE. 21'.,7-s ! ! sold last year. 4j,I7U! over any other Company. e- Sold on the Installment pljii. Terms easy and full instructions given. tier Olttee No. 1, Lippitt's How, South Front street, Wilmington, N. C. CI I AS. E. DIBBLE, oet :J-tf Manage;. REMOVAL, .IA.S. A. LOWERY, CARRIAGE MAKER & REPAIRER. L HAVE removed my establishment to my new buildings ou the corner of FOURTH AND CAMPBELL STg. Near Bony Bridge, where I shall be pleased to see my old customers and many .new ones. - " . Carriage ma'iing, painting and repairing neatly done. Horse Shoeing, and various kinds of iron wjrk done ou reasonable terms. Having had thirty years experience in this business, I am confident that I can do the finest work, andtgive satisfaction. ALL WORK WARRANTED. ept:i -tf JAS, A. LOWERY. IISS 1HHRHARY AT :o: Special Practice for the Cure of Cancers, Tumors, Scrofula, Chronic Ulcers, Epilepsy, Liver Diseases, Uterine Diseases, Skin Diseas es and all kindred AiFec t i o n a successful' T r c a t d . Cancers and Tumors wul ou treated with our specitics without tho use of the knife, without the loss of blood aud but with lit t'e pain to the patient. Terms for treatmeut will be iu the r "ach of all All communications addressed to us will meet with prompt attention. Cir culars and certificates of cures will be sent ou application. Otliccaud Indrtnary East Centre street, (ioldsboro, N. C DK. J. MILES U1INTEU & CO. October 1 ll5-8m i: vitiu;it shop JOB TURNER wishes to inforrn his custo mers and public generally, that he is uow Prepared to do all kind of work in his line, and would respectfully request a continua tion of the patronage whcli has heretofore been so liberally bestowed upon him. Jan 16 tf 206 MISCELLANEOUS. THE SILVER TONGA E.' 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. i . The Best for Orchestra and Stage. These instruments, which for sweet ness of tone and j elegance of appoint ment stand unrivalled, have met with unprecedented success in this country and abroad. MANUFACTURED BY E, P. NEEDHAM &' SON. ESTABLISHED IN 184G. Nos J43, 145 & 147 East 23d st, N Y Responsible parties applying for agencies in sections 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 Drice list. aug 26-tf TO THEWESTTTO THE WEST! Bctore making your arrangements to fol low the advice of the ''thousands who have already gone," it would be we'l to consider what has been done to make the journey to your 'Homes in the West" as pleasant and Iree from danger as human skill and lore sight can accomplish. , ? By consolidation and construction, a road has been pnt into operation on the shortest possible line from Nashville, Tcun.. to St. Louis, "the future great City of the worli." This line, the ST. LOUIS & SOUTHEASTERN KAIL WAY, ' i 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 ma le up of new and commodious day cars, provided with the celebrated Mil ler coupler and p'ut form, and the Wefting-hou-e air brakei It is positively the only line iuuning Pullmiu Palace Urawiug-Boom Sleeping Cars -thi ouh without thauge lrom Nash ville to !5t. Louis. NOj other Hue pretends to oiler such advantages, either iu distance, time, or equipment. .Why, then, journey by circuitous routes? Do not be induced to purchase 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 Hue udder one management from Nashville to St. Louis, and is from 60 to 200 miles the shortest to St. Louis, Kansas City, Omaha, Denver, California, Texas, and all western points. It is also the "Chi cago Shortest Line," via Evansvillc. You can secure the cheapest ' rates for yourselves and your movables on applica tion, in perron or by letter, to C. S Bar kett, Southern Passenger Agent, Postot flee Box 242, Chattanooga Tenn., or to the undersigned. S , W B DAVENPORT, Geneial Ticket Agent, St. Louis. No trouble to answer questions. July 25 57-6m Just Armed per steamer Raleigh A N OTHER invoice of Hams, Breakfast Strips and Shoulders, of our own curing; also, choice. lotxf Prime Leaf Iiard, in 20 pound Oak Buckets, expressly for family use. Give it atrial. We return our thanks to our customers and friends for their kind favors and liberal patronage extended our new enterprize, and 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 dcrs Remember the corner under the Seaman's Home. j. H. McGARITY fc CO. Sept 23 ICS- ) ' Successors to A.. H. NEFF, jlanufacturers and dealers in UOUtiE FURNISHING GOODS, Guns. Stoves, Lanterns, Kerosene, Oil Tin and Sheet Iron WW Roofing done at abort notice Agents for Fairbank's Scales. - No. 19 Front Street WILMINGTON, N. C. nv ia ! WW ': J : I " MISCELLANEOUS. D I P li O M A, AWARDED BY THE American Institute J. W. McKEE, foe Embroidery aM Fluting Machines. It is ingenious and will meet the wants of every matron in the land." EXHIBITION OF 1S72. F. A. Barnard. Pres. Sohn E. Gavit, Rec. Secy. Samuel D. Tillman, Cor. Secy. New York, November 20, 1S72. This simple and ingenious Machine is as useful as the sewing Machine, snd Is last becoming popular with ladies, in the place, pf expensive Needle work, its work being much more i h tadsom-, requiring less time and not .one tenth part tue expense. No lady's toilet is now complete without it.-- A Machine with illustrated circular -arid-full instructions sent on receipt of $3 or finished in silver pJUte for $Z 75. Address, Tub McKes Manufacturing Co., 300 Broad wa v. New York. agp:nts . wTTisr). 1 & . 1 1 a m 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 Gout. Dysentery, Cholera-mor-bus. Cholera and all liver and bowel com plaints. Kidney diseases and all affections ot 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 and certificates sent on application. Address, L. F. HYDE & CO.. 195 Seve th Avenue, N ew York. Darts from the Devil; or Unpii Aliased A Book just issued exposing the "person als" that have appeared in the New York Newspapers; their history and lesson. Styl ish villians fully exposed. Advertise ments from desperate men to beautiful wo men; Clandestine meetings; how frustrated; The History of the Goodrich tragedy the result of a "personal." Description of Liv ing Broadway Statues. Exposes social corruption. Snt on i receipt ot 50 cts. Address, Unique Printing House, 36 Vescy St , N. Y, "The Beckwith Portable Fam ily Sewing jrlachinc, ou 30 Days Trial ; many advantages over all. Satis faction guaranteed, or money refunded. Sent complete with full directions. Beck with Sewing Machine Co., S62 Broadway N. Y. may 14 307 tf THE NJSW ELASTIC TRUSS An Important Invention. It retains the rup ture at all tlmc3, aud under the hardest ex ercise or severest strain It is worn with comfort, and if kept ou night and day, ef fects a permanent, cure in a tew weeks. Sold cheap, and sent by mail when request ed. Circulars free, wheu ordered by letter sent to The Klastic Truss Co., No. 683 Broadway, N. Y. City. Nobody uses Metal 8pring Trusses ; too painful ; they slip oil too frequently iuay!4 307 tf BUY ONLY THE , GENUINE FAIRBANK'S SCALES, MANUFACTURED BY E. k T FAIRBANKS & CO. StockScales, Coal Scales, Hay Scales, Dairy Scales, Counter Scales, &c, etc. Scales repaired promptly and reasona bly. THE 3IOST PERFECT ALARM CASH DRAWER iJIiltfs Alarm Till Co'. EVERY Merchant SHOULDl Use Them EVERY JfittMrflxe w - . 1 tasssJDKAWER I Warranted. SOLD AT Fairbanks' Scale Warehouses, FAIRBANKS & CO., 311 BROADWAY, NEW YORK ICG 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 97-2tawlm TUNING &.MUS1 Corner 4rtU and Market Streets, dec3 169 XT OT1CE is hereby given that application JN will be made to the General Assembly at its next meeting, to incorporate the Brunswick Bridge and Ferry Company, without prejudice to the proprietors of the present ferry and causwuy. October 17th, 1873 136-lm A. RAIL ROADS. Carolina Central Railway Company WILMINGTON, N. C, ) May 14, 1873. SCHEDULE. PASSENGER TRAINS LEAVE WILMIKGTON DAILY (KX cept 8undays) at... 8:00 A M Arrive at Wadesboro at 5:25 P M Leave Wadesboro at 7:10 A M Arrive at Wilminjrtou at 4:35 P M FREIGHT TRAINS. Leave Wilmington daily (except Sundays). 6;00 A M Arrive at Laurinburg at 5:30 P M Leave Laurinburg at 5:00 A M Arrive at Wilmington at. ... . 5.30 P M PASSENGER TRAINS. Leave Charlotte daily, Sundays excepted, at 8.00 A M Arrive at Buffalo at 12.00 M Leave Buffalo at 1.C0 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 soon run in connection with the trains on both ends of this Rail way. S. L. FREMONT, Chief Engineer and Sup't. may 19 311-tf CUSHINGS IflAlVlTAX 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. "The most authoritative expounder of American parliamentary law." Charles Sumner. Price, 65 cents. Sent br mail on receipt of price. Address THOMPSON, BROWN & cu., uoston, Mass $20 OO SAVED! To mept the urgent demand of the times the FLORENCE SEWING MACHINE CO. have determined to REDUCE PRICES, and will hereafter sell their $70 Machine for $o0, and other styles in proportion. THE FLORENCE is the ONLY Sewing Machine that feeds the work backwark and forward, or to right and left, as the purchaser may prefer. It has been greatly IMPROVED AND SIMPLIFIED, and is far better than uny other machine in the market. IT IS NOW THE CHEAPEST. Florence, Mass., Nov., I, '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 Real estate, NOW IS THE TIME ! Millions of acres of the finest lands on the continent, in Eastern Nebraska, now for sale many of them never before in the marketat prices that DEFY COMPETI TION. Five and Ten Years Credit Given, with Interest at Six per cent. The Land Grant Bonds of the Company taken at par for lands. They can now be purchased at a large discount. jKS-FuII particulars given, new Guide with new Maps mailed free by addressing. O. F. DAVIS, Laud Comruisssb'iier UP R It, Omaha, Nk c 1 Q a day guaranteed t Agent. Address IP lO G M sullivan Jc Co8 St Paul street, Baltimore,) Md ITI If WK I Fl HINGE CO N E BURNER r inrllfEi foRSUN CHIMNEYS, made by PLUME & ATWOOD, produces tbe lar gest liiiht. Can be used on any coal oil lamp. For sale by all lamp dealers. " IjHYCHOMANCY, or soul Charming." J How either sex may fascinate and gain the love and affections of any person they choose, instantly. This simple mental acquirement all can possess, free by mail, for 25 cents; together with a Marriage Guide, Egyptian Ora ie. Dreams, (Hints to Indies. A queer book. 100.000 sold. Address T WIL LIAM & CO, Publishers, Phila. Air ATTXT MEN, Girls and Boys Tf UijA-EilN wanted to sell our French and American jewelry, books, games &c, in their own localities. No capital need ed. Catalogue, Terms, &c, sent Fkkk. P. O. VICKEKY A CO., Augusta, Maine. 1 SANDFORD'S Iavcr Invioralor, A purely Vegetable Cathartic nd Tonic; for dyspepsia, constipation, debilitjr, sick head ache, bilious atacks, and all derangements of liver, Stomach and bowels. Ask your Druggist for it. Beware of immitations. RHEUMATISM, NEURALGIA, P AllVS in the IMCl Ac, 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 pave five dollars in doctor's bills. For sale by all Druggists. October 4 118-3,$ E Jj E OT R I C T It I C i E Octo RAIL ROADS. Wiloington. Columbia & Au- ' gasta R. R. Company. GSS. SurSRINTKNDEKT'S OlTICS, WlLMIHGTON, N. C, Oct. 11, 18T2. CHANGE OF schedule; THE FOLLOWING SCHEDULE WILL go into eflect at 4:o0 A. M., '.Sunday, 13th inst. DAY EXPRESS TRAIN, (Daily.) Leave Wilmington Arrive at Florence Arrive at Columbia. Arrive at Amrusta 4:20 A. M 10:10 A. M :00 P. M 8:00 P. M. 4:30 A. M. 10:20 A. M 2 4SP. M. 10:00 P. M Leave 'AtaruBta?.'. Leave Columbia......-.:.. Arrive at Florence. Arrive at Wilmington NIGET EXPRESS TRAIN DAILY (SUN DAYS EXCEPTED.) Leave Wilmington 0:10 P. M Arrive at Florence m 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 Arrive at Wilmington 7:10 A. M Passengers leaving Wilmington on the 6:10 P. M. train make close connection going South. JAMES ANDERSON, Gen'l Sup't. oct 11 134-tf Wilmington & Weldon R. R. Company. Oftick General arptsKiNTEHDENT, NTEHDENT, 21,1873. ) WttJirNGTON, N. C, Oct. JSC ii . II., ft CHANGE OF SCHEDULE. ON AND AFTER OCT. 20tb, INSTANT PASSENGER TRAINS on the Wil mington 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 3:50 P. M Leave Weldon daily (Sundays excepted) .".At 9:50 A: M Arrive at Rocky Mount 11:35 A. M Goldsboro 1:37 P. M Union Depot .. 5:50 P. M EXPRESS TRAIN. Leave Union Depot daily... At 11:10 P. M Arrive at Goldsboro 3:50 A. M Rocky Mount 0:03 A. M Weldon . s-oo A. M Leave Weldon daily 7 50 P. M Arrive at Rocky Mount 0:43 P. M Gfeldsboro 11:55 P. M Union Depot 4:30 A. M Mall Tram makes close connection at. Weldon lor all points North via Bay Line ana Acquia Greek routes. Express Train connects only with Acquia Creek route. PULLMAN'S PAT.ar SLEEPING CARS ON THIS TRAIN. FREIGHT TRAINS will leave Wii ming ton tri-weckly at 6.00 A. M., and arrive at 1.40 P. M. EXPRESS FREIGHT TRAINS will leave Wilmington daily (Sundavs excepted) at 2:00 P. M., and arrive at 5:30 P. M. JOHN F. DIVINE, General Superintendent, oct 24 130-tf THIS MOST 11EMAMABLE o F ALL APPARATUSES sometimes called a mechanical paradox now used with such wonderful success in our principal cities for the cure, by cl'.ml'J-ative kxkk Cisk, of nearly all Chronic Diseases and Weaknesses, Is for sale by tho undersigned, liy whom all orders will be promptly lilled. THE REACTIONAKY 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 PiO pounds, and covers a space of on ly 20 by 38 inches; and although, but recently introduced, nearly J,000 have already been sold. PRICE S1U0, BOXED AND SHIPPED. Small books or circulars, showing Its use, can be had free at the office of the Post. S. II. MANN, Brooklyn, N. Y. sept 11 d&wtf P. O. Box m A. ADRIAN. H. VOLLKUh ADRIAN & V0LLERS, WHOLESALE TlKATiKRS IK Groceries and Liquors, Importers of German and Havana Cigar'. . AND Commission Merchant South-east Corner Dock and Front Streets. WILMINGTON, N. C. Having the largest and best assorted Stock r tirrwriPM and I .Iniinrs in the dt.v. Deal cm will find it to their interest to give us a call before buying elsewhere. mar 17-u WARRANTTEE DEEDS- On hand and for sale feb 25 8 G HALL NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. NEWGOODS! B . W E I L 'L , Wilmington n. a WE OFFER TO OUR CITIZENS A FULL LINE OF DR Y GOODS, OF THE FINEST Q UALITV. The Largest Stock Brought to-this Market. Now is tho time to Purchase when Everything: is Marked Down. An Inspection of quality and prices is invited. New Iron Front Building, corner Front and Princess Street. 33. WEILL. 113-tf sept 29 S11INGLES. 20 000 COI4TIlAcr SHINGLES, Just arrived. Also ft new lot of Oak and Pine Wood, at my Wood, Coal and Lumber Yard, Corner Front and Mulberry streets! dec 2-tf. j. a. SPRING ER. Remember THE 3rd OF DECEMBER. Those who propose investing (and who docs not?) in tickets for the FOURTH GRAND GIFT CONCERT FOli THE 1USNKFIT OF TI1K PUBLIC LIBRARY OF KENTUCKY, Which comes olTiu Louisville on the 3d December next, have no time to lose. ONIiY GO,0 OO TICKETS 11AVK LKEN ISSUED, AND 12,000 Ca.sh GHXlsf A MOUNT! N TO $1,500,000 a. WILL 15E DISTRIBUTED AS FOLLOWS : LIST OF GIFTS l One (irand Cash Gift One (irand Cash Gilt One (irand Cash Gilt One Grand Cash Girt , 1 One (irand Cash Girt 10 Cash GirtsSKl.lXM) each ' .50 Cash Gilts f,XH) each T0 Cash Gifts 1,XM) each so Cash Gifts ryx) each ... 100 Cash Gifts loo each L"0 Cash (iifis :x) wirh S2.i,xh) 1X,IXK rotixx) a'l.mio .: 17K) 1(KI,(NX) l.'iO.IXX) .r0,XX) 10.IXXI 10,(XX) v,im ' 1,1 Ml :;j,.i(x ...S.. .i(,ix eriihs,) S. yyxi. less .KTTi:. Ijouisvilie IKi-tf Zdi Cash Gifts KiVCash Gilts ll,XXCaxh Gifts V00 eech .!x each ) each.. W hole Ticket s "H'-1, ,". '111 Mil IV J iMiav J'.A J IOKEISl-OU For tickets or in formation, add T1IOS. K. lilt A All Aent Public Libmry Kentuchy, Ry. nov o IN STORE. .r,000 sacks Salt; S,0(m bushels Corn; 1,000 bushels Oats; ' o00 bales Hav; 1,000 bushels JNltal; .'i00 rolls llagging; 1,000 bundles Ties; S00 Spirit Casks; L' 0 barrels Glue; 1,000 bundles Hoop rrun; 200 papers Kivets; lo0 boxes Cheese; f 12. barrels MulR-U; 800 barrels Flour; (' boxes Dry Salt Side.v, Ko boxes Smokel Sides and SliouMer.H. 12-3 barrels Suirar: 100 bags Collee all grades; 12o boxes Tobacco; 30 barrels and half barrels Siiufi"; 100 boxes and barrels Crackers; 50 cases Snuff; 75 barrels Itice; 200 cases IJrandy Peaches; " 150 cases Schnapps; 150 dozen buckets; 50 boxes Candv; 125 boxes Candles, &c. For sale by F. W. KERCNEU. oct 27 H0 4 ThSOLTTE DIYOIiCES obtained lrom JV Courts of different States for desertion. lVc. No publicity required. Nocharce unlit uivorce granicu. .ciuress, M. IIOUHK. Attorney, nov 25 tf VJt, Hroadway, X. Y. STAR FRICTION MATS. E VERY HOUSE SHOULD HAVE them. For sale by GEO. MYERS, 11 and 13 Front street oct 30 The Evening Post has a 'Cue city circulation and i, consequently, a first class advertising medium. Merchants take The Post home to their families to read the news of the day, andisoip seen by most of the leadingo pie of the city. ,

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