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THE BATTLE Or ELEVEN HUNDRED
HORSES

GORSES-
Two Of the Spanish regiments which
bad been q1arteres IN Funec, we're cavalry,
mounted on fne black long tailed AndaIJslau
horses. Ii was Impractlcable TO bring of
these horses, about 100 in number, and
Romano was not nan who could order
them 10 be destroyed he was fond Of horses
himself, and knew that every man VAS at.
tachsd 10 the beas: which had carried him
so far and so faithfully. Their brides aere
therefore taken of and they were turned
loose upon the beach. scene eususd
such as probably never before was witness
ed. They were sensible that they were No
longer under any restraint nf human power.
general conflict ensued, in which, re-.
tainIng the discipline they bad learned,
they charged each other 10 squaarens OF
ten or twenty together, then closely engag.
ed, striking yIth their fore feet, and biting
and tearing each other with The most fero-
cious rage, and trampllng over those which
were b-aten down, tall the shore m the
With the dead and disabled. Part Of them
bad been set Tree 90 rising ground at
distance they no sooner beard the roar Of
oa3lle, than they Game laundering down
pver the intermediate hedges, and catching
the contagious maduess, plunged luto the
fight with equal fury. Sublime as the scene
was, il was too horrible to be long contcm
plated, and Romano, IN mercy, gave or.
ders for destroying them but II was found
toe dangerous 10 attempt this, and after the
last boats quilted the beach, the few horses
that remained were seen still engaged in The
dreadful work OF mutual desiruction.-
[southey's History Of tho Peninsula War.1
notorious topper used TO mourn about
not hawng a regular pair Of eyes one being
black aud tbs other light hazel. II IS lucky
Tor you, replied has friend, " for ifyour eyes
had been matches, Jour nose would have sci
them on fire long ago.
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STATE or NO2TH CAROLINA,
MEcKLENBURG COUNTY.
Court IF Pleas and Quarter Sessions, April
Term. 1898.
Joseph II Wilson, Executor
Of w. Morrison, hAscu'ioh py


James w. w. Paris. 'ie reace'
Levied on the lands Of defendant, adjoining
the lands Of Jonathan Reid, Zenas A. Gner
and others, lying on the waters of Steel
Creek.
IL appearing TO the satisfaction Of the
Ill Court, that the defendant IS an inhahI
tani Of another State, Ordered, therefore
that publication be made SIX weeks m The
Charlotte Journal Tor said ]. W. W. Fars
to appear at the next Court Of Pleas and
Quarter Sessions, to be held for the county
OF MeckIenburg, at the Courthouse in Char.
lot,e, on the 4th Monday in July next, and
then and there shew cause, &c any he hasl
why an Order should not be made for 4he
sale Of said land >
Witness, Braly Oates, Clerk Of our said
Court, at Office, the 4th Monday in Apr,I.
A. d. 1888.
b OATES, C. &C.
May %. 1889. Price adv $50. Goa
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MDsic.-A kiss IS he key note 10 III,
music Of love. |, shows at once to VIVA
tune the heart ls beating.
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cent Resrara and no thanks!


FA ENRON the subscriber, about
IN 10 10 ult. 40 iron gray
TWf MARE, ,"o Year, old, 90.
sess.skEs h,e hind foot, hong switch
tai, anu Tue name hes on the leii SIDE, sup
posed To have straycd away 10 company
with another mare nearly Of the SANE color.
ANY Information adj BE- thankfully received,
Il sent 10 me, or lei, q, the Prnling Office
Il T.. BERkYIiiLIa
Jaa. q 49,. f09u
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irish During Nsrieus are the ancc
dotes 90 record OF the numor OF IRISH pos,
boys, bu, We question II any OF them are
moro characteristic than the following lucI
dent. While m Ireland, last -ummer, Two
.enssman hred car from Belfast 10 20 by
tie hlil.road. A little after they had reach.
ed tue rising ground, and whlI. absorbed 10
admiration OF the extensive and plciur.
esq1c sceaeD, They scarcely perceived that
the driver had pulled up the hofss, ull
he cane round and opened the ear 5oor,
aud immediately shut II with bang, oapl
ing out 81 the same time. Nua get along,
Paddy Oh D-ing asked. ia ra,1era sury
tone, the meaning u las conduct, he hela
UP his hands rs II 20 command sIeace, and
repeating, IN a half whisper, " Hold yer
tongues, yer honors; I'm making Paddy
behave that you're out, and walking up lie
hill, for the devil foot he'd 90 farther this
blessed day, DID he know ihsi ser honors
we're sitting al Yer alss, an' himself pulln'
the legs III oy MIN up tins cruel bill here
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Advertising. has heen said by
papers at different times on the subject Of
advertising and ITS advantages; but those
OF the public who have never duly consld
cred the subject, have, We are inclined 10
think. regarded MIA, has been said IN re.
laion 10 the rAatIer as prompted rather by
regard TO self interest on the part Of the
publishers than founded upon conviction
OF the advantage which would result from
il To the public Il came. be denied that
The patronage of responsible advertisers is
at once desirable and profitable, but II Is at
ths same time an undenlable fact that the
advantages to the advertiser increase
hundred fold in comparison with those TO
the publishers. II has been very justly
observed that the man who pays literally
for a single sign to be placed IN front Of hls
place OF business, docs well, but certainly
hs does better still, who, IN addition to this,
secures the circulation of thousands OF signs
in every direction, aud before the eyes ol
thousands who would never otherwise hear
of BIN and his goods, and this too with the
opportunity Of describing particularly the
articles on hand.
Our attention was particularly drawn 10
this subject BY couyer satlsn which We
listened 10 yesterday evening, IN which facts
were detailed which proved conclusiyely
The immense advantages of advertising. A
gen,lrman well known ia this city has on
hand large quantity OF mulberry trees
which he WAS desitous Of selhog. Tie ex
pended about five or ten dollars M advet
tisng 10 different papers, aud IN day or
two after, persons came forward and made
contracts with him for trees 10 the amount
OF So. 500. lie also had another arilcle OF
hand, which he advertised, and at ouc- II
iected sales to the amount OF SlOOO.-
These articles he Is we'll aware wouia have
remained on his hands, had he Uot assllss
himself Of the pubic print. to iniorm the
public Of the fact that they we're tor sale
BY hun. We wsre forestry struck with
The periinency OF his remarks, which we're
sustained by the facts which he adduced.
We might give other Instances Of the ad
van,ages TO be- derived i.nIn advertising,
TOR they are constantly coming 10 our knosl
edge; but these will suffice. They prove
conclusNvIy, tha, he Who wishes " have
as place Of BUSINESS, his stock, and the ar
uelrs at which be may BE- IN want gene
rally kBogn VIII resort - ADVERTISEMENTS
soaccumplish hts OBJ CT Bat. Irdascrip.
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y + has been for some nc mad. known 10 the public
that the subscribers are engaged in preparing Tor
the press edition of the Louisiana Civil Code
They were. the FIRST aware Ct the great difficulty
and responsibility attending the publication 81 the work
and il was without great hesitation that they con
scented to the undertaking, But the present edition
amounting about three thousand copies, and which
had cost the State than thirty Thousand dollars
entirely ont OF print. For more than two years
past, the usual price OF the work has been from rtl
to fifty dollars.
1t is system of written rules which 80 immediate!,
operates upon every individual OF the state, interested
either in agriculture commerce and which governs
the disposition of much property coming from
other states tha-unlke tImus. othertcnlise upon
law--lt is much the textbook and manual OF tho
merchant aud the planter as is Of tie private gentle
man and the professional advocate.
The LAWYERS Of the adjoining states, and in fact Of al
those ipou the OHIO and Mississippi rivers phcl
find a'mIrt for their produne in Louisiana, have fire.
qurnt necessity Of reference to the code, ami make it At
Indispensable requisite TO their Libraries; and in tite
cit, OF New Orleans the book is H. found in
the merchants counting ROOM upon he desk Of tie
Judge, or the table OF the attorney 1t is net sulpsiu
therefore that the first edition o the work quick
y disposed OF, and although reprint of il would
in some measure supply the public neces sity yet il
would he imperfect aud unsatisfactory uuc annotated
with references to the Reports and Statute in orarr to
ehl.r the numerous amendments Which have been
made by the Legislature, and the inlp"rant decisions
and constructions which have been glNtnupOn many
its articles BY the supreme Court.
The publishers haze secured, for tie general super
intentence and editorial department OF the works. the
professional services of Nhc,lOcl : JptOn Esq. II
me ,,ber of the New OGlcnns Bar. The Hon. Judge
BuNrd, JUDGE Bormudcs. and Hon George tustis
have each kindly assisted ilr Upton " h the valuable
which they have collected in the o. THEN
studies and practicc;nnd to MIR K Jennings, the part
Of Mr. Upton, who is also engaged in the work. Geo
Struwbrgc ESQ. has presented tte great mass O fetc
contained in his Office copy of the code, aud
which nave been made by him during the whole period
of his dis nguShcd professional ab0rs. The pulli-l-
ers may therefore we'll trust that uun0tols Of the
,IiIl r all ina IN
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PROSPECTUS.


THE subscriber proposes to publish, in the be-
ginning of the ensuing winter, Condensation CT
the twenty volumes of the Old and New Series of
Martins Louisiana Reports, to be comprised IN four
volumes, S,o., according to the model OF Peters
CONDENSED Reports.
This work is in preparation by }. Burton
Harrison, Esq of this city, assisted by William r.
Brand, ESQ. The Editor is also permitted by a
distinguished retired Judge of the Supreme Court,
and by one of the sitting Judges, to expect from
their personal supervision all the advantage which
may naturally be reaped from their experience.
Such work is becoming every day more no.
eessary, as the original is voluminous expensive,
and scarce. An increasing curiosity too is mani
fest in the other States of the Union, IN reference
to the peculiar Jurisprudence of Louisiana; and the
circumstance of the numerous principles here de>
cded in the adjustment of conflicts OF laws, makes
the ledge of adiudged cases of prime utl-
lily 10 the urists of the whole Union Moreover,
the rising republic of Texas has adopted our codes,
and thus there is great demand for the Louisiana
decisions from fresh quarter.
Convenient notes, indicating the parallel cases
decided in Louisiana, and occasionally those IN the
more authoritative forums of the other States, will
be added TO each
The work will form four volumes, royal octave,
and will be delivered, bound TO subsct hers at S6
per vol; in case it should sbe found practicable TO
compress it into three volumes, tho price to sub
scrbGrs will be ST per vol.
Subscriptions received by
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RUSUrON & ASpINALL,S

RtSll w ~ ASH N Ni4I.'S
ENOMPOUNn TONIC MINJURE.-A speedy
~ and certain euro Tor the Fever and Aguc,
rcnittent and intermittent cvcrs; prepared from
tile original recipe. Used with eminent and uni,
versal success III 1892, by persons OF the Ing hest
responsibility in this city, as stated III the annexed
certificates.
This medicine is highly recommended, and has
been extensively used IN the above diseases with
such distinguished success, that the proprietor Of
the rccipe has been induced TO offer it to the pub.
lie in It's present form Ill the hope that it may he
the of relieving many OF those who are
suffering under the scourge OF our country. 1t is
medicine possessing great virtue, and whom used
according to the directions has never failed Of
eftecting u cure, even in the most obstinate stage
Of the disorder. Ii is not at all disasrccablc and
persons of the weakest stomach, and children may
take it with mpanity. 1t srengtlcns the digestive
organs, creates appetite, and seldom requires
more than one, o. in obstinate cases, two bottles
to effect cure. There is neither mercury nor
arsenic in the medicine, nor any thing injurious
TO the human constitution. The proprietoEs are
SO well convinced of its efficacy, that they agree
to refund the price Of every bottle which has been
takan in accordance with the directions and has
not effected a perfect cure of the fever ague.
| A. OLIVER, sole agent for New Orleans at
his Wholesale and retail drug and medicine store,
corner of Bicnvie and Charities streets.
For District Agencies apply TO
icJ r. w. SMITH AZ Cont st.
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EDICINES; PAINTS & OILS:
lYH 500 kegs pure and No White Lead,
1900 gals Linseed Oil, in tierces und barrels,
10 bbs Alcohol Alum,
rs kegs Green paint, in oil,
400 Ounces SuIphale OF Qunine
60 cases genuine Ro"and's Tonic Mixture,
As boxes English Mustard
100 cases Apothecaries' bottles and phlals,
81 barrels Baltimore EPSON Salts,
3 cases powdered Ipicac,
3 cases powdered Rhubarb,
% carLovs oil Vitrol,
barrels Sal Soda
Ground and Race Ginger, Jalap, Engli-h and
American Culomel, Alcohol, Spirits rurpenrine, Tam
arinls, Window Glass, Putty, together with ul AS
sortmen of Medicines, Dye. stuiis, Paints, Ons, &c.
for sale at the lowest prices for cash city paper, by
JARVIS 81 ANDREWS,
Wholesale Druggists,
novel cor Common and TchupitOulus SIS
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HfNORRUOIDS,

EEAY's LINlMENT.--No Fiction.-This ex-
traordnary chemical composition, the result
of science, and the invention o celebrated mcdi ,
cal man, the Introduction Of which TO the public
was invested witt. the solemnlty of de1thbed
bequest has since gained reputation unparalleled,
fully sustaining the correctness @: the lamcntcd
DIR Grdleys last confession, that " he dared not
die without giving to postcrty the beuciit Of his
knowledge on this subject and he therefore
b.quealhed to his friend and attendant, SoIomon
Hays, tke secret Of his discovery.
1t is now used in the principal hospitals and
the private practice in country, first and mos,
certainly for the cure OF the Piles, and SO exten
sively and etioctualiy to battle croduty unless
where its effects arc witnessed Externally in tho
following complaints:
For DEMONSTRATING extraordinary absorption
at once.
All Swollings-Roducing them in few hours
Rhcumatism-Acutc Chronic, giving quick
ease.
Sore Throat-By Cancers, Ulcers or Col!s.
Group and Whoopng Cough-Extornally, and
over the Chest.
All Bruises Sprans, and Burns-Curing in a
few hours
Sores and Ulcers Whether fresh or long
standing, and fever sores.
Its operations upon adults and children in rcduc
ing rheumatic swcIIings, and loosening coughs and
tiuhtness of the chest by relaxation of the parts
has been surprising beyond conception. The
common remark Of those who have used it in the
| Piles, is -" 1t acts like charm
THE PILES-The price, 81 is refunded 10 any
person who will use bottle Of Hays Lnmenl
for tho Piles, and return the empty bottle without
being cured, These are the positive orders of the
proprietor to the Agents; and out Of many thou
sands sold, not ono has been unsuccessful.
Wn might insert certificates to any length, but
prefer that those who sell the article, should cz-
! hibt the original to purchasers.
CAUTION--None can be genuine without a
splendid engraved wrapper on which is my name
and also that CT the Agents.
SOLOMON HAYS
Sold Wholesale and retail, by COMSTuCK <
Co, New York, and by enc Druggist i'll every
| town in the Union.
For safe by tho Wholesale Agents, corner 0
Common & Tchoupitoulas street, and by Thu
Apothccarics generally. Je3O
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ROWAND.s TONIC MIXTURE,

FOR FEVER AND AGUE.
FENEN years have not yet elapsed since 1t
n first regularly subu tied TO the public; bat IL
has attained the highest reputation: and las sup
planted every other medicine for The Aguc, WHEREBY
er it has been known and appr ciatcd. Already
has it been carried in every direction throughout
the United States, and still realizes moro THAI could
have been anticipated by lis most sanguimc friends.
Thousands of persons have not only been relieved,
but restored t. health and vigor through lis agen.
cy; and they now cnccriu!ly testify, at every OPP
portunity, 10 its decided and supreme efficacy. |:
is composed of such medicinal principles are
calculated to renew the healthy action of the stOm-
uch, liver, and other important digestive organs
the loss of which harmony is the immediate cause
Of the disease 1t is apparent also, that it produ-
ces entire change in the condition of the SYSTEM
and certainly destroys The native liability To rulap
scs Of tho affection. When the Agne is attended
with any other complaint the employment OF the
Tonic Mixture will not Interfere with the treat
mGut of the other disease, but wi even afford as
astance by furnishing strength ana vlgor to the
body during the course Of treatment Those " no
make use OF this medicine may be assured that
there is no arsenic, Barks, Mer5uiy, or any other
article Ill its composition nutrend to the human
constitution; being entirely rege!96ie criraCt;
and they may have additional confidence in TIE
thereof, when they pereclVa that It has tnc CT
feet of gent c laxative about the time half bot
( tie full has boan taen--in consequence Of which,
| there is no part of the medicine left 10 ngCr i'll
tho bowels to cause distractions, aud other evils,
arising from the use of many Of the remedies now
offered for the cure Of this affection. Il has been
| used also as preventive, by many who were sub
/ jet 10 periodical recurrence Of the Ch'ils and i;
has invariably wa'ded III the apprchcnded attack.
/ ObSelUe! Tho Proprietor, fully satisfied with The
Rnpar lleled and unlvcrsa! success which has con-
Stuntly attended punGtual and regular use Of the
( Tonic Mixture in all cases OF Fever and Ague
feels warranted in engaging TO rct0ad TIE price Il
all those who have tti>et. t.G medicine strict
ooriance with the prescribed directions, without
having been perfectly and asting,v cured
The subscribers are tile Wholesale agents for til;
! South Western States, and have no.r On hand six
IL cases Of this medicine, which is warranted ircsI
and genuine For sale ut tho manufactured price
JARNI> \ iNBKINS,
Wholesale Dp.sgists,
nov27 cor Common * ICloRpilouias street
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Resolved That the Protest and Petition of N
Holmes, J. S. Mcfarland, f. V. Jourdain, w. F
C. Dupless, and others, protesting against the
Ordinance of this Council, directing the paving
of Circus street with round stones, tie rejected
JOSHUA BALDWIN, Recorder
Sent to the Mayor, Dec. 5.
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Resolved, That the Treasurer pay to John Tobin
on the warrant the Mayor, the sum OF twelve
dollars for grading the Levee al the foot of wharf
No ., by order ofthc Whnrhngcr.
JOSHUA BALDWIN, Recorder
Sent to the Mayor, Dec. 5.
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Resolved, That the Treasurer pay to J. Ellis on
warrant Of the Mayor. the sum of thirty five dollars
for stamping 1860, 400 Municipal notes.
JOSHUA BALDWIN, Recorder.
Sent to the Mayor, Dec. 5.
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VoL.-YI 40 1928
IT, Zogiz O. Baltin.o ore Jackets

49, 50 - ~ sG tA1ss SE <ASAaS w.
sGACkETS FOR NEW iK.-New Lane.
10 suIl punctuaIy every second Monday
during the ason, full or not full
snip Orleans, 500 Ions Capt, s. Sears,
Slip Alabama, l7t do C. C. Berry,
Ship Arkansas, GIT do T. S Dennis,
SHIP Srrttoga. SIP do w Hathaway,
Ship Nashville, $40 do ID jackson,
Ship Kentucky, 500 do Bunker.
The above ships are Of the first class, coppered,
and copper astened, and having been built in New
York expressly for tins trade, they are Of light
draft Of water and almost invariably cross the bar
without any dot-ution. The commanders are men
OF great experience, and the ships vii always be
lowed up aud down the Mississippi hy steamboats,.
They have handsome furnished accommodations,
ana stores Of the best DESCRIPTION win always be
furnished. The cabin passage is $50 without
vine or liquor, and there is liquor furnished to
the rRicars orow. For fright passage apply
board or to II c AMiIS, 10 Camp st.
The ships not accountable for broakage OF
glass, hollow ware marble or gralitc, cooPerage OF
tin, or iron steel, responsible for any
Package IT parcel, unless a regular bill Of Iad!ns
Is executed therefor al tho oIice Of the cts.
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