liVKNGlEDITION - EDWABD 8ANDF0RD. ,At'' musician, that around my bed Tbouf Come and wind thy little now we""j aoi"j.n and secret influence led - ByJrtrfMT mv ear with music till 'lis - wd-harp's tones are not more sot t Thehumof fallingwatersnotmore sweet; iflljuuu- f Viw armor rtivinfi . 1 h when next year's warm, summer AD" . meet , .vn farewell), I promise thee to be KSKer'to thy minstrelsy. . " i;ttlp siren, when the nymphs of yore igarmed with their songs till men forRot And starvedr'though music-fed, upon their shore, softer lava than Tneiry011' , - san'Sot to entice, and thou doat sing if to lull our seusea to repose, 1 TbsH11011 ma-v'8t DSe unnarm'd tn 15tUe Thpvcry moment we begin to doze; Thno worse than siren, thirsty, fierce blood- Th(,nlhing vampire, and thou gallinip per! Ti e incarnation of Queen Mab art thou Tito fairies' midwife." Thou dostnight- With 2'U8 ProI08ci3 bonding low, ' The honey-dew from many a lady's hp Thoo"h that they straight on kisses dream I doubt; On smiling faces and on eyes that weep Thou lightest, and oft, with sympathetic snout, ' Ticklest men s noses as they lie asleep, 4nd sometimes) dwellest, if 1 rightly scan. On the forefinger of an alderman ! TWINKLINGS, The "Sick Man" is very lively after all. , ' The poor man'a summer resort A palm-leaf fan. Exchange. Experience, like flannel, to be useful, must be worn as an undergarment. -Graphic-- . A narrow-gauged manager should not have charge of a broad-gauge railroad-Ptwryune. , o soothe the excitable British since Grant's departure a guillotine that has cut off 22.000 French heads is exhibited in London. Nature seldom makes a phool. She simply furnishes the raw material, and tetrtto fellow finish the job to suit himself. -JoshBMngs. . Manzoni on lawyers from "The Betrothed": "Good man, yoiunust always narrate the facts clearly .and truthfully to your lawyer. It is his business to mix tbcm upjtmj lie." TJtica Observer: It is reported, declines to drink beer. A good many peo ple would decline to drink beer if they had ilieioerelo drink something else. Pittsburg has been sued by cer tain persons whose property was destroyed v the rioters. This is perhaps preliminary iu a suit by the Pennsylvania railroad for I A man went to a theatre in Chicaeo the other niirhL lie doesn't re member what the name of the play was on ! the bills, but all that he could hear was "Fans ? ten cents; fans? ten cents." Bur lington JIatckeye. An English traveller (to Irish railway porter labelling luggage): "Don't you keep a brush for that work, porter?" Porter: "Shure, your honor, our tongues are the only instruments we're allowed. But they're asy kep' wet, your honor I" I Hint taken. Punch. The Bureau of Statistics reports for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1877: Exports $62,500,000; imports $45,250,000; exports of coin and bullion for the same period $56,125,000; imports $40,750,000; agiiost exports . $56,500,000 and imports. 118,000,000 for the previous year. Here was an ape in the days that were eailier; Centuries pass'd, and his hair became cur lier; Centuries more gave a thumb to his wrist Then he was Man and a PositivisL Mortimer Collins. Quarantine Notice. Q UARANTINE WILL BE IN FORCE ON THIS 1ST 0? JUNK, 1877, and will continue until fur li notice, as follows : All vessels from porta South of. the Cape Fear, wcome to at the Visiting Station for inspection. . All vessels havine sickness on arrival, or havintr m sickness during the voyage, will await inspec tion as above, withnnt mriint tn f.h nnrt from bcnceUiey sailed. ; Vessels not included in the above classes will Proceed without detention. flAU persons interested will please take notice that vaaranttne will be rigorously enforced during the "uuagnot season, under the penalties provided by .'aw for violation of the same W. G. CURTIS, Quarantine Physician ,n Port of Wilmington, N . C. i19-eodtNovl SaTuTh Erenlniir Member 1st. or until chaneed or forbid. The Buffalo Lithia Waters"! Their Great Restoratiyc Virtues. A HB EXTRAORDLNAEY RESTORATIVK VIR .? of these Waters, with the wonderful cures to have wrought in various forms of Chronic Dis re attested by physicians of the highest emi- xence, prominent politicians, learned judges, em "ent Olvines, and by a host of restored invalids, es Pecially in affections of the KIDNEYS and BLAD- DfiB fin which they are claimed to be unrivalled), 10 DYSPEPSIA, BILIOUS DISEASES, GOUT, fiafitfMATI8M, PARALY8I8, and in the PECU SLWP OV WOMEN. They are highly iPded bysomedistlnfiruished medical mm Pina!lB?a and Debility of Kemales when .ia a Thp tir 10 conaiuon, ? Botu ar,? case80' One Dozen Half Gallon uJr" Me delivered on the Railroiul. t Pivn nl- Jlr cash in advance. ' i- Pringe i Pamphlet sent to any address on apphca THOS. P. GOODB, Proprietor Buffalo Lithia Springe, sent os . Mecklenburg co Va. " "-"tnwiy TUAlfri - MllIlVCKli f n . --, auu8 uiiwrwaier, I IN ORIGINAL PACK AO KS ' ' 4 pKE8n SUPPLY OF WHOLE AND HALF ts.. , OA8E8 JU8T IN. Ask your Physician about it. noR ...... W. J. BUHMANN. by am andTnlt&te81018 September 10. 1? 25i AuI0n $225to 885 per year. -im N. C. BROOK8, LL. president I ' - 7. . ..." B L - W g3T"Our quoiauons, n saould bo understood, rep resent the wholesale prices generally. In making up small orders higher prices nave to be charged ABTKO.BS. lili.UiCS. BAGGING Gunny... . Double Anchor . . . ... Double Anchor "A". ...... . BACON North Carolina, - Hams,9 B(new) ........ Shoulders, l B.. ...... ...... Sides, N. C. choice, lb. Western Smoked Hams.. ....... Sides, $..:.. ........ . Shoulders,....,. . .... . Dry Salted SldbsS B. ... Shouldora BEHP On the Hoof BARRELS Spirits Turpe&tliiA, Second Hand, each New New York, each ... New City, each.....r . . BEESWAX V lb ....w.. BRICKS Wilmington, IX...., Northern HOTTER North Carolina, B. Northern, 9 S... .......... CANDLES Sperm, $ 3c........: Tallow, V B... . Adamantine. 3 . . ......... 00 o 00 12X 14 JO 0 12 8 O 9 9 & 10 00 & 14 00 & 9 00 IX, 00 Ok 00 ; 6Jtf 175 1 90 1 80 25 8 00 . 03 15 26 ' : 14 & & & & & & & eh 1 80 S 00 190 10011 14 00 80 35 43 15 ' 00 18 14X 18 13 ; 85 22tf : 90 7 5 18 SO 00 9 00 13 50 00 II 50 6 55 . 8 50 CHEESK Northern Factory 9 Jb Dairy, creamy State, 9 S.... COFPJEK Java, ff fi ...... ' 16 ((i 1 & 44 19 a S4 87 00 a iKio, v S.... Laguayra, S St. CORN MEAL bnshcl.iu sacks COTTON TIES t ........... DOMESTICS Sheet! in:, 4-4, i yd Yarn, 9 cuncn EGGS.. FISH Mackerel, No. ,1, $ bbL. No. 1, 9 Jtf bbl Mackerel. No. S, f bbl. .. . No. S, V a bbl..... .. Mackerel, No. 3, U bl. . . . ... Mullets. Vbbl N. C. Herring, V bbl.. . Dry Cod, 9 ft. FLOUR Fine, 9 bbl... ........ Super. Northern, 9 bbl ' Extra do. " 9 bbl..... Family ' B bbi..... City Mills upr., 9 bbl... Extra. 9 bbl.... ' Family, bbl.. Ex. Family. W bbl . 00 00 16 00 8 SO 13 00 7 50 11 00 3 50 6 00 7 0 00 Q, 6 00 7 00 - 8 00 10 50 0 00 8 25 9 00 9 75 63 50 60 00 65 00 40 00 45 00 67 00 65 00 67 00 70 00 70 00 00 00 60 00 000 7 50 - 9 00 0 00 a 00 00 00 0000 0 & & & FERTILIZERS Peruvian Guano, & SOLD ts Baugh'B Phosphate, " " Carolina FerUliswr, " Ground Bone. " " Bone Meal, " " Flour, " Navassa Guano, M Complete Manure " ..'- . : Wnann'B Phosphate " " Wando Phosphate, " s Borger & Bute's Phfph. " Bxcellenza Cotton Fertiliser 67 50 00 00 50 00 CO 00 00 00 00 00 55 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 60 00 55 90 GLUE lb.... 9 15 . 65 76 77X 82 65 00 5 10 GLSAXN Corn, in store, in oags. t 82J4 ; 75 & j 00 ! si a ; 55 Q 00 4 10 & 1 15 e 1 12XQ. 1 00 i 75 " ; 00 00 1 35 Corn, Cargo, Dusr.eL. Corn, mixed 9 DUBheL . Corn, wholesale, in bags Oats, V bushel Peas. Cow, bushel.... HIDES Greon, lb Dry, V ... HAY Eastern, 9 100 &s... 20 Westers, 100 ids... North River, 100 Ss. . 1 15. 1 10 80 12 00 HOOP IRON 9 ton LARD Northern, 9 8.-... North Carolina. 9 2.... LIMB bbl LUMBER City bTSAicSAwo Ship Stuff, resawed, 9 M. ti. Roueh Edire Plank. 9 M ft.. 18 IW 00 00 14 00 18 00 13 00 43 00 00 00 00 Off 40 3 00 20- 1 10 90 30 20 10 85 80 4 00 18 00 00 00 15 00 00 00 20 00 15 00 a 18 00 35 00 . West India Cargoes, according to quality, 9 M it. Dressea Flooring, seasoned.. Scantling and Boards, com- 16 00 . "45 48 50 53 93 81 80 3 75 31 145 . 100 40 35 15 100 100 450 1940 0000 1600 16 00 IX 00 75 2 33 '76 .87 85 8V 10 12 12 10 11 13 6 6 00 ,. 800 00 00 30 00 00 00 0000 00 13 00 9 08 7 00 600 400 500 3 50 30 82 mini, dub ..... .... MOLASSES Cuba, huds, 9 gal.. Cuba,bbls W gai Porto Rico.hhds : . bbls .-.I Sugar House, hhds, 9 gal.. bblB. gal... DYlbl, Tj" .......... wt t .1 a A iA fi Voir OILS Kerosene, 9 gal... trd, gal... Linseed, $ gal... Roain.W eal POULTRY Chickens, live. " pnng... rlSAJM U 1 o 9 Dueiiei. POTATOES Sweet, 9 bushel.. rHh. Nortiiem. ddi PORK Northern, City Meee..,. Thin, bbl.. . :. Prime, 9 &bl Rump, a bbl ... ........... RICE Carolina, 9 .......... . 0 Ql 00 60 6 a East India, 9 - Rouen. 9 bnh .. KAGS Country, 9 City. 9 It. ROPE BALT Alum, 9 bushel... : 00 85 00 00 10 00 00 00 Uverpooi, isack,cn jf.o.is.. American. 9 sack SUGAR Cuba, 9 .... Porto Kico, 9 . A Coffee, 9 B B " 9 C , 9 Ex.C .... Craahed. 9 S-- ... v if 11 .00 5 OC 50 50 SOAP Northern. 8 . . . SHINGLES Contract, 9 M..f.. jommon, v J CvpressSaps 9 M,. .......... Cypress Hearts 9 M ...i STAVEd W. O. Bbl., 9 M.. . 1 R.O Hhd., 9 31- Cypress, 9 M....... ...... . TALLOW 9 S 9 50 18 00 00 00 00 00 08 11 00 8 00 6 50 5 90 0 00 1 00 1 75 18 28 TIMBER Shipping, ft M i. mmrnmc, w n. Mill Fair, 9 M Common Mill . J. Inferior to Ordinary. 9 M '. . 1. WHISKEY Northern, 9 gal.... North Carolina, 9 pal......;. WOOL Unwashed, $rS .....h Washed. . waniNCTOs sioni hi auk ex 1 BTrrure. gJttJJjIO. 105 disc't. , " . " " Goid ..103 Exchange (siht) on New Yotk; L ..... . jJalumore,... Boston,.....;.. Philadelphia,- .. Western Cjjiies. ; Exchange 30 days 8 V cent interest added to aoove. Bank of New Hanover Stock. 100 85 80 100 95 140 First National Bank, -.-..- Dawson Bank Wilmington Building 8 tock, . . S. Mechanics' " " ...x...... Navassa Guano Co. ...J....... N. C. Bonds Old Ex-Coupon. .. ..... .14 . 6 . 6 . 5 . 1 Do. . Funding i860... 4 Do. : ." . 1868....C...... Do. New i...... Do. Special Tax.... !...... 49 W. A. W. R.R.Bonds7 c(Gold Intl.lOO Carolina Central R. R. Bonds, 2 9c. .40 Wilmington City Bonds, 8 9c. . . .65 " 7c.i.. 0 Old 6 tRc. ...60 new 6 Sc. . . .60 (Goldlnt) 8c.I.......70( New Hanover County Bonds (iq yearB), ntmao.A Int.). ..80 W. & W. Railroad Stock North Carolina R. R. " WILGasLUthtCo. " ... ..70 .. J. 40 ...... .,.,.67 WI1. Soab'd R.R. . ..1U Wilmington Cotton Mills... ...40 TIIE PEE DEE j HERALD, PUBLISHED EVERY WEDNESDAY, at Wades bore', N.C, Only one dollar per year. vancing thoughts of the times, the Hebaxd takes ran& wuu uiw irwi 1 n juuiuud itm. the side of Christianity. The Hebald Is devoted to the family circle. It contains original and select stories, wit, humor, &c. ; every family in the land 1 1 -T " i. i :i Aa. i T.a 1 n... ni4n.nnl ADA dollar) places it within the reach 'at every one in the land. We pay all postage. ! . . . READ WHAT TIIE PRESS TmNKS OF US. The Beraldia a First Class Family Paper. Having f tK. oKloat mHtnra In Nnrf.h Clirolina at- tached to its staff. There ia anough humorous reauiug in it w wmlc uue wugu ww- wufeu to kep youjolly till the next comes. Bockmar. (ca.) JXeWB. w e reier so m pauufucr u Subscribe at once. Address, jUSRALD, Wades. boro'.N. C. f july 15-t The Camden Journal. Published Every Thursday at Camden, 6. 0., IS THE OLDEST-ESTABLISHED PAPER IN Kershaw county, and has an extensive circulation among the Merchants, Farmers and all classes of business men in the county. . - It offers to the Merchants of -Wilmington a desir able Medium for Advertising, the country in which it circulates, being connected witgi that city by steam er on the Wateree River, and the Wilmington, Co lumbia and Augusta Railroad. - Liberal terms will bo made wlh those desiring to advertise.- :i ' - y ' Subscription price, $2 60 per annum. ' Address, FRANTHAM & HAY, feh87-tf - Editor and Proprietors 1876. Postpaid li 81.60. THE NURSERY. A MONTHLY MAGAZINE FOR YOUNGEST il. Readers. Superbly Illustrated. Send 10 cents for a Sample Number. Subscribe Now, and get the last two numbers ef this year Feer I JOHN'L. SHORBY, oct 34-t.f 86 Bromfletd Street. Boston. nnifK HORNING STAB; IIOOK BIND I X KRY 1b complete in all all its' appointments, ana IB 1U Cttargo Ol uuo ui wiu muniBiLUum wuikuicii in the State. All kinds of Biiultnc executed neatly, cheaply and expartiltoijwv. , , - The Rooming Star , : PUBLISHED DAILY AND WEEKLY Subscription Rates-la Adyanec ; ; DAILY STAR, One Year, postage paid .$7 00 " Six Months.4' " . .... 4 00 , : .' Three Monihe" " ..i... 3 35 " ' One Month ' " 1 00 W KEILLY STAR. One, Year postage pid, $1 50 " Six Months, v 100 Throe Months " 50 Notices of the Press: A first-class paper. liatiUboro Advance. Emphatically a live paper. Gddsloro,Neu. The Stab ia a live paper. Sumter 8. C.) News. One of our best exchanges.-Aiww Ccuriei. (S C. One of the best daily papers in the Stat. Weldon News. . , One of the very best of our daily exchanges. Soutfi Carolinian. ' RankB among the leatling Dallic9 of tho State, Christian Advocate. ' One of the best Dallies in the Stato. SteUe-sviUe InUUloeRcer. A valuable paper. We cheerfully recommend it. Vet lie Courier. Ranks among the leading Journals of the South. -Marion (fl. C.) Star. One of the best and most desirable papers in North Carolina. Norfolk Virginian. Full of general news, and a credit to Wilmington eusabeik City NorUi Carolinian. ' One of the best daily papers published in the Southern States. Horry (& C.) New. One of our best Southern Journals. As a newspa per not surpassed by any. Friend of Temperance. One of line best conducted in the State ; bold, Inde pendent and well informed. llUltboro Recorder. Ahlv Milted, and has a circulation which speaks volumes of comment on its influence. Magnolia Monitor. Onward and coward it cues until now it has ths largest circulation of any Daily in tho State. Pied mont Press. The Wilmington Star, now very much improved. has the largest circulation of any paper in the State. Bnjldd limes. The Stab stands amoru; the nrst of North Carolina papers in point of enterprise and literary merit ujiescer o. u.) aeporur. , . Unauesttonably the best daily journal In North Carolina, and has no superior in any other Southern State. Marlboro (3. C.) TUnes. r or eaitonai aomiy, general news, correct mar&ei reports and fine literary selections the Stab has no superior Rocky Mount MaiL nety of good reading matter as any Daily In tho bi&io. narrenwn uaseue. This natter, thonirh not manv vears old. la one of the best dailies In the State, and well merits the support it receives. Loulsbura Courier. One of the best daily journals en our exchange list. Belones to no rins save that which encircles the good of the people. Saymnah Mirror. Th WQrolngton Moknins Stab is among the best newspapers in the South. Rich, rare, racy, always fresh and "on time." AshevUle Expositor. A staunch and independent advocate of the peo ple's rights. Deservedly ranks among the first jour nals of the Southern coxmUy.-BocHngham Observer. The Stab Is andoubtcdly an enterprising sheet, beautifully printed and conducted with marked ability. Mr. Bernard deserves great credit for his eaorts in journalism.- -nauiqn. aenutei. Those of our readers dcsirlne to take a daily or weekly paper from North Carolina cannot do better than taka the Wilmington Staii Cherato JS. C.) Democrat. - . The Stab 1b one of our most hichly valued ex changes, and it affords us pleasure to recommend it as one of tho most racy and reliable dailies in North Carolina. Kins ton Gazette. A live newspaper, and the best Dally n the State. The circulation is larger than that of any other Daily in the State, which proves it. Milton Chron icle. No Daner evci started in North Carolina has errown so rapidly as has the Stab. Though only five vears old, it is now a fixed institution, enjoying an influ ence and a nrosDeritv Becond to none in the State. Salisbury Watchman. The Wflmincton Stab is in the front rank of our Southern dailies, well edited, full of.newBand select reading matter, telcgraphireport8, and in every res pect a first rate Journal. If we had many such papers our State would be the gainer by it Greens. Patriot. ATLANTIC HOTEL, BEAUFOICT, IV. C. THE UNDERSIGNED HATING LEASED THE above popular Summer Resort ;f or a term of years, will thoroughly renovate and repair the same, and will open JULY 1ST, 1877, for the accommoda tion of such guests as he may see fit to entertain. a. liana or music nas Deen engaged ior tne season. Fast sailiner Boats to be had at all times for Fish ing and Sailing Parties. uatn nouses ior both Ladies and uentiemen. Snrf Bathiner as fine aB can be found on the At lantic Coast. The Table will be supplied with all the Luxuries of both land and water. In fact, the Proprietor is determined to give satisfaction to all Visitors. Terms $3.50 per day. Special rates with parties stopping more than one week. je3-3m Dr. G. K. BAGBY, Proprietor. A. ASBIAH. a. voxxxrs ADRIAN & VOLLERS, Corner Front ana Dock St., WILMINGTON. N. O. WHOLESALE GROCERS IN ALL ITS BRANCHES. COUntrv merch&nta will Hn hi iuiH.min and examining our stock. nov 19-tf HEADQUARTERS ! CHOICE FAMILY GROCERIES. CHOICE FAMILY GROCERIES. CHOICE FAMILY GROCERIES. CHOICE FAMILY GROCERIES. AT THOMAS n. McKOY'S. AT THOMAS II, MoKOY'S. AT THOMAS H. McKOY'S. AT THOMAS H. McKOY'S. TIIE FINEST LIQUORS. THE FINEST LIQUORS. THE FINEST LIQUORS. THE FINEST LIQUORS. AT THOMAS H. McKOY'S. AT THOMAS H. McKOY'S. AT THOMAS 11. MoKOY'S. AT THOMAS H. MoKOY'S. ROCK BOTTOM PRICES. ROCK BOTTOM PRICES. ROCK BOTTOM PRICES. ROCK BOTTOM PRICES. AT THOMAS H. McKOY'S. AT THOMAS H. McKOY'S. AT THOMAS H. McKOY'S. AT THOMAS II. marM X S. jolG-tf The Western Expositor, ASIIEVILLE, N. C. W. RMalone, - - - E1 & Propr CIRCULATION IN ff AS THE LARGEST Western Northern Carolina. . rtiB the paper for business men, in which to ad- Yertiflo Specimen copies mailed on application. SlddnsflB EXPOSITOR OFFICE. nov39-tf ' Asheville. N. ( . E. Artis, FASHIONABLE BARBER, . ' ' ' Front Street, under Purcell House, . WILMINGTON, N.C ' Hair-Cutting. Shaving and Shampooing done in the highest Btyle of the art. - - , .' Attentive and polite Barbers always ready to wait upon customers. ' r feb 13-tf j- , MISCELLANEOUS THE "STAR" STEAM . i " - " - - - - .. f ' JOB PRINTING- HOUSE, BOOK BINDERY, -AND- BL ANK ;B O O K MANUFACTORY. WILLIAM H. BERNARD, Pi6 P I GTOK, WILMINGTON; XT. O. ESTABLISHMENT IN .THE CITY HAVING All of these Facilities Combine d The IteMt Aiwortment ol TYPES, PAPER CARDS and INKS. Skilled Workmen -IN- Everv Deoartment. Not the Lowest Prices BUT.- As Low Prices AS ANY Other Establishment FOR THE REST QUALITY OF WOUJi. PRINTING, RULING -AND OF EVERY DESCRIPTION. EXECUTED Promptly and SkOfully. Improved Machinery -OF- SINCE ADDING ' St e a m Power We are enabled to fill All Orders fitb tlie Utmost DiSi-atcb MISCELLANEOUS. J. B. Lippincott &.Co. HAVE JUST PUBLISHED i , Life of Gen." T. J, Jackson, - CSTQNKWALL JACKSON,") By Sabah Nicholas Kakdolfh, author of "The Domestic Life of Thomas Jefferson," etc Hand somely illustrated with Portrait from Steel, and Right fall page wood engraving. Crown 8vo. Fine cloth. $8.00. "It ia the record of a career in the highest degree interesting. The simple narrative of his life has ail the charm of romance." Baltimore Gazette. THE ATONEMENTof LEAH DUNDAS. A Novel. By Mrs. K. Ltnit Linton, author of "Patricia Kemball," etc With illustrations. 8vo. Cloth, $1.S0; paper, $1.00. "Mrs. Lynn Linton Is one of the most original and acute thinkers of the day, and writes not only fearlessly, but with remarkable vigor. Chicago Inter-Ocean. . "That very engrossing novel." Pfiiladdphla Inq. "An exceedingly interesting novel." Boston Gaz. "Her vigorously written tale." N. Y. Eve. Mail. A FAHILYSECRET. "The pages before us are a contribution to our 11 terature for which all Virginians should be grateful, and which should be in toe library of every South ern household." Richmond Enquirer. , An American Novel. By Fanny Andrews, (Blsey Hay), 8vo. Fine cloth, $1.50. Paper cover, $1.00. "It Is a vigorous. Incisive and pleaaant story." CMcaqo Evening Journal. GEHTLEFOLKIaND OTHERS. By Julia Duhrihs, author oi "Philosophers and Fools." Crown 8vo. Fine cloth, $2.00. The excellence and value of these essays consist in their being the results of a strong mind opera ting on life, in the spirit of philosophy .long matured and carefully sifted, and the air of pleasing tranquil ity which pervades them throughout. "For summer reading, and especially for reading aloud among people of refinement ard colture.there are few more desirable books than this." Philadel phia Evening Bulletin. LIFE'S PROMISE TO PAY. A Novel. By Clara L. Conway. 12mo. Fine cloth, $1.50. i - A novel of more than common merit, with a great deal of admirably distinctive portraiture, and is a story of thrilling interest. For sale by all Booksellers and Periodical Dea lers, or will be sent by mail on receipt ef the price by J. B. LIPPINCOTT & Co., Publishers, 715 and 717 Market Street, ' aug 4-tf Philadelphia. . i ; . Christian Advocate, RALEIGH, N.C. Rev. J. B. Bobbitt, Editor & Publisher ESTABLISHED IN 1855. , Has the . Larsetit Circulation iu tne State. Devoted to Religion, Literature, Science,-Ar. News, and General Intelligence. The Organ of tne N. C. Conference ol tlie iUL. JR. Cnnren, South. It has its support, and the continued aid of its Ministers, (all of whom are agents) towards increas ing its circulation. We offer no premiums. The ADVocAn stands upon its intrinsic merita. While it is Methodistic in doctrine, it will contain newa from all Churches, so as to make it a welcome visitor to the intelligent readers of all denominations. Its wide and increasing circulation makes It a Most Excellent Medium for Business Men Generally. tptf Terms,$2 00 per annum, in advance; $1 00 for six months feb 14-tf . THE LANDMARK, PUBLISHED AT 81A1ESVILLE, IREDELL CO., K. C. IS THE Leading Newspaper in Western North , Carolina. It is the only Democratic Paper published ia Ire dell County one of the largest and wealthiest conn ties in the State and has attained a larger local circulation than any paper ever heretofore published in the county. Its circulation In Alexander, Wilkes, Ashe, Alle ghany. Yadkin, Davie and Iredell, la larger than that of any two papers in the State combined; and is rapidly, acquiring a strong footbold in Forsythe, Surry, Rowan and western Mecklenburg. It is the only paper in Western North Carolina that employs a Rboblar Canvassino Agent, and thus kept constantly before the people. Under this system a rapidly Increasing circulation is the result, making the Landmark XII K BEST ADVERTISING MEJDItJlTI IN WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA ADDRESS, dcr -tr " LANDMARK," Statesville. N C. Horry Weekly News, PUBLISHED EVERY TUESDAY MORNING AT -CONWAYBORO, S. C, T. W. BEATT, EDITOR ; J. W. G. SMITHY PUBLISHES . Terms $2 Per Annum. ADVERTISEMENTS INSERTED AT LOW rates. The Horry News is the only paper pub lished in the county, and having a large circulation in this county, and a considerable circulation in Co lumbus and Brunswick county, N. C, makes it a desirable medium for advertisers. W. U. Bernard is our authorized Agent in Wil mington.N. C. -; - - dec 18-tf The Monroe Enquirer, W. C. WOLFE, Editor and Proprietor. rpHB ENQUIRES IS PUBLISHED AT MON A roe, Union county, N. C, every Tuesday, at $2 00 a year. The Enjitibkb circulates extensively throughout the counties of Anson, Union, Chester field and Lancaster, and reaches a very large num ber of intelligent readers. The merchants of Wilmington will find It to be one of the best advertising mediums on the Caro lina Central Railway, aswe guarantee as large a bona fide circulation as anyp aper between Chariott vnd Wilmington with PKBHAra.one exception. sept 8-tf ' - The Central Protestant A WEEKLY RELIGIOUS AND FAMILY NEWS paper and the Organ of the Methodist Protes tant Church in North Carolina, is published at Greensboro, N. C. ; Terms, $2 00 per annum, In advance. ' The eligibility of its .location, the number and ac tivity of its agents, and the constantly increasing de mand for it among the more solid classes of readers ia various sections, give the CENTRAL peculiar claims upon the patronage ef the advertising public Terms very favorable. Consult yomr business inter est8, and address the editor, J L. MICHATJa., mrlltf Greensboro. N. C. Look to ; Your Interest. The Kershaw Gazette OFFERS TO THE MERCHANTS OF WIL mlngton and elsewhere, superior inducements to advertise their business in its columns. Having a a large and rapidly increasing circulation throughout one of the wealthiest sections on the Wateree river. It is considered a most Valuable Advertising medium. Advertisers who desire to reach purchasers should advertise in the GAZETTE. It Is published in Camden, Kershaw1 Co., S. C, at the head of navigation on the Wateree river, at $3 a year, always in advance. For terms of advertising, Ac, address FRANK P. BEARD, Ed. A Propr, nov26-tf CamdeH.S.C ; Tne Ilillsboro Recorder, THE OLDEST PAPER IN THE STATE. CIR culancs extensively in Orange and adjoining counties. Subscription price $2 50 per m"'". Published weekly. I ' JOHN D.CAMERON, oct-tf I Editor and Proprietor. - The Piedmont Pr Mrf 1 - 1 HICKOKY, N. C, IB THE ONLY PAPIl F""T T" " tawba county, and L i f among merchant . f r ness men in the it . ) - WIDE A' " andisadeF ,forat-"-. North ' t i ... adw' i P Wew Spring and; IIECEIVEI JULIUS .sue CESS on to I AM NOW PREPARED. TO SHOW THE 'l Finest Stock of DRY GOODS in this City ! CONSISTING OP Dress Goods In all the new styles and shades, Calicoes, Cambrics, Cretonnes & - Percales, v Bleached and Unbleached Shirt ings or the most approved iuuH.es, . j Household Furnishing Goods, I The Best Assortment of Monrning Dress Goods ! ever Exhibited in this Market. J Also, some Job Lots of Notions, &cM from the late firm's stock, which 1 will offer at greater inducements than" ever until they are sold out. , , ap 14-tf RAILROAD LINKS, &c. General Sup ts 0Mcc WILAIINOTON, COIiVMBIA & Al OVSTA B. R. OOIHFANV, WILMINGTON. N. C. August 4 1.7 Change of Schedule. ON AND ADTER SUNDAT, AUGUST 5, TUB following Schedule will be run on this Koad: : Day HxpresN and Mail Train (Dally except Sunday) Leave Wilmington.: ............. 18:00 M. Arrive at Florence. .... 5:00P.M. Leave Florence. .............. ..12:30 P. M. Arrive at Wilmington.... ...... ... 5:20P.M. NIGHT EXPRESS TBAIS (Dally). Leave Wnmlngton.......;.i.. ..... ... 6:00 P. M. Leave Florence.... 9:63 P. M. Arrive at Columbia..... .. 1:11 A. It. Leave Columbia.. .. 11:30 P. M. Leave Florence.... ... ....... ......... 2:30 A. M. Arrive at Wilmington..:....!.......... 6:30 A M. This Train will only stop at Flemington, White vllle.Falr Bluff, Manon, Ilorence, Timmonsville, Sumter, and Acton, between Wilmington and Co lumbia. . : . Thromh Frelzh rraln.( Dally except Sundays.) LeAva Wilmington ; 2:30 P. AJ. Leave Florence.:.. .... . ... 2:35 P. M. Arrive at Columbia .- 10:10A.M. LeaveColumbia....... ...... .... 5:00 P.M. Leave Florence...... ......... 2:50 A. M Arrive at Wilmington..... i. ....... 10.20 A. M Passengers for Augusta, and beyond should take Nigh Express Train from Wilmington. Through Sleeping Cars on night trains for Charles ton andTMacon. : JOHN F. DIVINE, aug 4-U . Gen'l Snu'i. Wilmington & Weldoii RAILROAD CO. , - " . .." Orwion oi Gzk'i, Sutkiuntbndhnt. i Wilmington, N. C, August 4, 1R77. f AND AFTER SUNDAY, AUGUST 5TH. J 1877, Passenger Trains on the Wilmington & Weldon Kailroad will run as follows : Day Mall and Expreas Train. Dally Leave Wilmington, Front St Depot, at 6:50 A. M. Arrlveat Weldon 12:30 P. M. Leave Weldon 11:40 A. M. Arrive at Wilmington, Front St. Depot, 5:40 P. M. Nlsbt Mall and Exprees Train, Dally exeept Sunday. Leave Wilmington, Front St Depot, at 5:35 P. M. Arrive at Weldon.... ..: 2:20 A M. Leave Weldon -.. .... 3:15 A.M. Arrive at Wilmington, FroLt St Depot, 11:45 A. M. The Day Train makes close connection at Wel don for all points North via Bay Line, daily except Sunday, and daily via Iiichmond and all rail route. Night train makes cjcee connections at Weldon for all points north-via Richmond. : JOHN F. DIVINE, f aug 4-tf General Superintendent CAROLIHrCENTRAL RAILWAY CO. Ofpiob Gknkral Supkrintkndent, , " Wilmington, N. C, July 21 , 1877. f Change of Schedule. o N AND AFTER WEDNESDAY, 25THINST., Trains will run over this Koad as follows: PASSENGER, MAIL AND EXPRESS TRAIN : Leave .Wilmington at. . . Arrive at Charlotte at.. ... Arrive at Shelby at Leave Shelby at ......... . Leave Charlotte at. ..... . . 7:30 PI M. . 8:00 A. M. 12.10 P. M. 1:15 P.M. . 6:00 P.M. Arrive at Wilmington at 6:00 A. M. Thin Train leaves Wilminerton and Shelbv. Daily. except Sundays, with Bleeping Cars attached. PASSENGER AND FREIGHT TRAIN : Leave Wilmington at .... . Arrive at Launnburg. Leave Lanrinbure, going West Arrive at Charlotte . . . Leave Charlotte, going East. . . 6:40 A. M. 6:00 P. M, 6.00 AM. 5:00 P. M. 8:10 A. M. Arrive at iaurmuurg 6:00 P. M. OilllO U . MOtuuivu.g . ........... ...... vr .w & . . Tjva Ijinrinhnrf 4:00 A. M, Arrive at Wilmington . . . . . .. . ; ... 4:30 P. M. This Train leaves Wilmington and Charlotte on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, and leaves Lau rinburg on Tuesdays," Thursdays and Saturdays. V. Q- JOHNSON. General Superintendent. jy 25-tf POWDER. POWDER. Kentucky Eifle Powder Blasting Powder. Deer Powder. - A Large Supply Constantlyon IIand,?1k "factnred'byf v v . ,tku rouREK corn ' FOB SALE BY" rr- ..-if c. Slimmer Goods ! IAIL.Y BY ! S A m S O 3ST . j: & II. SAMSON. i Linen Lawns and Linen Diapers. . Hosiery, Ladles' and Gents' Un derwear, I Tweeds, Casslmeres and dottoii : ades, .-. i , Laces and Edgings, and all kinds of Small .Ware In great vari ety. Respectfally, : JULJUS SAMSON, 43 market Street. INSUKANCK. Atkinson & manning's Insurance Rooms, j BANK OF NEW HANOVER BUILDING, f . ..... . . ip . J. Wllmtnslon. N, . FI11B. Queen Insurance Company, of England. NorthBritish St Mercantile Ins. Co., of England Hartford Fire Insurance Company, of Hartford. National Fire Insurance Company, of Hartford. ixmtaneniai insurance tympany, or new x oml. Phoenix Insurance Company, of New York. SpringfleldVInsurance Co., of Springfleld. Mass. Royal Canadian Insurance Company, of Canada. yf: MARINE. - l Mercantile Mutual Ins. Company, of New York ! Insurance Co. f North America, of Philadelphia LIFE. : v.7;';' v. V Connecticut Mutual Life Ins. Co. of Hartford. Total Assets Represented Over il0000O,t0O.. jan ll-tf . Fire and Lift -Insurance Agency ti J. A. BYRNE & CO. - Representing over $62,000,000 a.eu "OFFICE Commercial Exchange Building North Water Street feb 25-tf PIEDMONT & ARLINGTON L if e In suranc e Com pa n v . . Of Richmond, Virgin in Over 22,300 Policies Issmed Annual. Income Over $1,600,06 Frogressire ! Prosperons ! Prompt :i 8MAIX EXPENSED, SMALL UiSUKS. nKI.'1:kW INVESTMENTS, AMFLG BKHKKVK J AND GOOD SmtPLUS I'remlunis Cash, Pollcleii Liberal, Annual Division of SurpluK, ! - ABTHUE J. HILL, Jr., Agent, Office for the present with Dr. T. F. Wood. Med cal Examiner, on Market street, two doers west o Green A Planner's dru store, Wilmington, N.' C. j - September a-tf JNCOURAGE HOME ISTITDTIONK SecHrity against Fire THE NORTH CAROLINA HOME INSURANCE COBIPAX1 . RALEIGH. N. C. This Company continues to write Policies, at it, rates, on all classes of insurable property. r All losses are piomptly adjusted and paid. Thi "HOME" is rapidly growing In public favor, nt,c appeals, with confidence, to Insurers of property ,t liurui vuruillliv. jy Agents in all parts of the State. Mt R. H. BATTLE, Jr., President. O. B. ROOT, Vice President SEA TON GALES, Secretary. PULASKI COWPER, Supervisor. i ATKINSON ft MANNING, Aokmt. I MKl-tf Wilmington. N. c! Bank of New Hanover. Authorized Capital $l,0OO,CO6 Cash Capital paid in $30O,OO4 Surplus Fund 50,000 Din EC 7 OJiS. JOHN DAWSON D. R. MURCHISON DONALD MoRAE H. VOLLERS It. R. BRIDGEIth J. W. ATKINSON C. M. STKDMAJ. t. B. GKAINGR1 JAS. A. LEAK ii. F. UTTLK E. a BORDEN ! M. WEDDELL. ! ' L B. GRAINGER, President S. D. Waixaox, Cashier augSO-tl THE niEXilDi 1 Tnnimnl fnn iYTn (Innntfimnn nf IKn inv auuuiuoiiui uic onuiuiuou ui lu-uaj. PUBLISHED EVERT SATURDAY MORNING.' , ; - AT ;. , - - 14 S. Canal St. Chicago. PAYABLE IN ADVANCE. "'.'X Yearly, $400: Half-yearly; $3.00.' Foreign and f higher branches of a sport Shooting, .Tie Racing and Trotting, Aquatics, Base Ball, Cr Billiards, and General Sporting News, Mcc r Drama. ' ' , - THE FIELD will be found In keepine times, on all subjects pertaining tor honor and will, under no circumstacos. columnsjmything tending in t - " or ArrrnAri public Beatlment TI. x 1 T .n. being the aht I West of New ion:j among the , ath, amor ('Who1" 1 nif. r- " ver. .4V,C Uiuted t