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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-04-14
1853. Fall Importations. 1853
BANCROFT, BELTS & MARSHALL,
CHARLESTON, S. C.

WE again invite the attention of our purchasers OF
w DRY GOODS, in the South and South est,
to our Stuck of Goods for fall trade. To Merchants
who have visited Market the past season. examined
stock and become acquainted with our aciiltes Tor
business il is unnecessary to say that we on rI"dees-
nents second to house in this country. Our fail
stock has been selected with great by two of our
house from all the principle European Markets. Our
STYLES and fabrics will be found better t. South.
ern and sales than any gods imported into the
country.
We wish il distinctly understood by buyers that zoe
imsOrf all our foreign goods and abe and deter
mined to sell them as low the qualities sold
liz any market in the United States.
We off m
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GEORGIA MARBLE WORKS.
J. G. Rankin, Vim. NJ. Huylick, George
Summer,

j. U 1LHHhtWJ VW. WI. 11NTItCK, ItOSt u
SND1naey,
SUCCESSORS TO A. ATKINSON COZ
This establishment has been in successful operation lGi
number of years. The Quorres well opened and ~
marble Is superior to any in the United States e
We have perfected facilities for getting out and
shing work, that furnish MONUMENTS, TOME
TABLETS, HEADSTONES, and everything in our line
business in better style and at cheaper rates than any
in the country.
When considered that saw our own Marble Payp
jObber's profits and high freight from the North, VII
that we do possess material advantage all comp"
tors. o..
We cordially solicit friends and the public exanI'
work. and compare prices with those of other y'
before ordering Northern Marble.
We have on hard a; yard in Marietta large assonn
OF finished wOrk-Monunents Tablets &c.-where our ag
Mr G. w. Summers. will sell at our prices Our prneE'
work is done at the Mills. Address
]. G. RANKIN e. Co.
Marble Work P. o. ia
Sept 9, 1853. ely.
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CoeNAc BRANDY. ]. Dupuy, ]. j. Rouse, Pinet,
Castllon o, J. Hennesy, p. n GODDARD x Leger
Freres Otard Dupuy Il Co, J. x F. Marte and other
choice brands in half pipes, quarter and casks
and in boxes of doz. each,
American BRANDY-4th Proof, in imitation of French
i'll halt pipes quarter and eighth casks; and LIST Proof
in barrels.
HOLLAND GIN-Pneapple, Anchor, Cologne and Clover
Leaf brands.
WH1sKEY-Irlsh and Scotch: Monongahela, 1st and
I'd quality OMara, Pittshrg Sheaf Rye and Bourbon
Baltimore Western Rye, and New Or cans rectified
RUM-Old Jamaica, st. Croix, New Orleans and New
England.
PEACH BRANDY-OId North-C arc ina and Virginia
APPLE BRANDY-New ersey and North Carolina.
CoRDIALs-Noyeau, Perfect Love, Annlsette. Rose,
Cinnamon and Peppermint.
W1NEs-MADEIRA Newton, Gordon, Cossat & Co.,
Leacock and Iardne quarter and eighth casks PoRT
Pages Key and other choice brands; SHERRY, PALE,
and BRCwN Duff, Gordon & Co., Bentau and other
choice brands TENEtFFE, Ventoso's London Particular
and Cargo; SICILY MADEIRA, quarter casks; MALAGA,
dry and sweet, in quarter and eighth casks.
LONDON PoRrER-Byass' quart and pnts ScoTcH,
EAST INDIA ALE, quarts and pints.
CHAMPAGNE CIDER-BoxEs, one dozen each; Casks,
three and six dozen each.
WINE BITrERs, (boxes) CoRDI,Ls (assorted) CLARET,
MADEIRA, PoRT, and SHERRY, Wines, one dozen each,
and on draught.
CHAMPAGNE, in baskets dozen each, quarts and
Hedseick Bouche, Calhoun, and other
brands; The above comprise some of the finest Wines
imported.
LEMON SYRUP, JAMAICA LIME JUICE, in half pipes,
quarter casks barrels kegs and in boxes OF dozen
each.
SARDINEs, in whole, half and quarter boxes.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-04-14

INHE Notes and Accounts Of JOHN WELLS have
been placed IN my hands !or coll "ction Those i'm
debtcd to him requested to come forward and ,n
up ut an early day. the business of the concern upt
be closed. J0AR p CIIrm uS'
Feb "a, 1854, 3I,f -
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Ladies' Dress Goods Department,

afu and complete assortment of all the newest styles
end fabrics, such
Silks, SatinS,
MarceltneS De Chimes,
CASHMERE, Roles, Mora DE LANES,
BrOcaoe and Plain AlpacoS,
French and German AIcriHOeS, BOmbazines, Sat
IN De Lnines,
SIX Tefvets, Grapes, Laces.
French Scotch and English Gingkams and
Prints Also,
Long and Squire Shnacls, Grape ShaHls,
MantiNaS, NANTES,
CE0th, VeLur7, and SIX Plain and
EnlmOidered ViSetes, aa% Cloaks, Swiss ard
French EmbrOideraeS,
IN great Variety;
W.T. Goods, Ribbons, Dress Trimmings, Laces,
&c, &c.
A full and complete assortment of
Goods for Millinery Purposes.
n siery.
In this department offer every possible variety of
Silk Cotton and Worsted Hose and hall Hose, Silk, Me-
rino md Cotton Under Garments Md Beaver
Duck, Silk WOnlen and Cotton
Gloves &C., &c.
We pay particular attention this department of our
business, and embrace all the leading articles wanted
Linens and LiRen Goods.
We offer in this department full and complete
stock Of
81. g. g. and 104 Bleached and Brown
DAmasks, Table Covers, all styles,
Diapers, Towels, Damask Napkins, Damask Doyes,
Dow as, Crash, Grass Linens,
8, 10, and lei Lin III Sheetings,
Pillow Linens, and 4th Irish Linens,
Marseilles and Lancaster Quilts,
&c, &c.
BrOl q Cloths, Ca SSi meres. VeStinss, and
TaiIOr'S Goods.
In this department embrace all the best makes Of
French. German, English and American Cloths,
Cassimeres and Vestings, Black and
Colored Silk aud Sttn Vcsting, Velvet do,
3 and Gath English and American
Tweeds, Kentucky Jeans.
SAttnets, Inseys,
Plain and Plaid Cloak Innings Canvass,
Padding, Silks, Twist, Buttons,
&c, &c.
Blankets. FIaRneIs, Kcrseys, Dcmcs-
tics &c.
We offer in this department of business most full
and complete assortment of
English and American Blankets
Negro Goods oc all qualities, Linen and Cotton
Osnaburgs and Colored Cottenudes,
all styles;
White, Red and Blue Flanneis, and Blcached and
Brown DOmestics, all qualities.
Carpets. Oil Cloths. Rugs, Curtain
StHGs &c.
We pay particular attention TO this part of bust
ness and can supply every article in the House Furnish
ing Line, such
English, Scotch, and American Tapestry,
Venetian, three ply,
and Ingram Carpets all qualities;
Floor Cloths, from yard to yards in with.
Rugs, Mats, Canton Mating, Stair Rods,
Bindings, Rich Silk Damasks,
Wo.stcd and Cotton Damasks. Lace and Muslin Cur.
tains, Loops, GimPs. Frnges, Tasscls
Cornices, &c, &c.
We prepared in his department TO furnish any
Goods wanted for Hotels, Steam Boats and Private
Houses and fit Them in the best style md manner.
BANCROFT, BELTS, & MARSHALL,
Nos. 900 AND gil, KING STREET,
Corner of MARKET,
CHARLESTON, S. c.
SPIT y. 1888 10-ly.
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GOOD MEDICINES |!

Is pleasant Mixture compounded in agreement with
the rules of Pharmacy, of therapeutic agents, long
known and celebrated for their peculiar efficacy curing
DlARRHEA, and similar affections of the system. In
its action and produces healthy
dition of the LIVER, thus removing the at the
same time that it the disease.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-04-14
That Piece Of Cloth!

Ihat Piece OF Cloth!
WE can show the finest piece OF Broad CI""
w this side of New York. Call and see IT..
Sept. g. 1853. 8tf ROBINSON K RbH.
BOOK AND JOB PlG0DG9TGGG
Done in the best style of the art, at tbs! OH''''
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-04-14

Has been used quite extensively in the stables OF ADAMS
cos Great Southern Eastern and Western Expresses ioI
curing Gads Chafes Scratches SpIans and Bruises and
has proved very eecua We have hesitation IN recon-
mendng valuable preparation TO be USED extehay on
beast.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-04-14
CHARLOTTE
BAKERY and CONFECTIONERY.

Fsll01o Citizens, People, I"2i"s and So9"rs!
THE war am Closed, the OLD MAN has recovered from
n violent attack OF Spiritual RaPplngs whereby some
means has been made Me0dju he offers In the
most modest and polite fresh assortment OF
Groceries and Fancy goods.
U Weddings and parties supplied heretofore on
very reasonable terms for cash.
J. MEAD.
May6 42-tf
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QUIT

LOOK QUIT
THE Notes and Accounts of the late firm n, MOSS
} BELL Il O. have be placed in my hands for COL
lection add those indebted MUST not exnect LONGER in
diligence, it CANNOT be gwen
July Y, 1858. ltf JOAB P. SMITH,
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-04-14

The great remedy for rheumatism Gout, Pain in ,h o.
Hp Back Limbs and JOINTS ScTofula, Kings Evil uSS
Swelling Hard Tumors, Stiff joints and all fixed M
whatever .5.s ~&
Where this Plaster is applied, Pain cannot exist !,
been beneficial in of weakness such pain and b.
ness in the stomach Weak limbs, lameness, affection A
lungs in their primary stages 1t destroys infamsoo
perspiraton.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-04-14

SLHDFeFS AnOUyRe ChefFy kIXpeCtOfHHt
Is confidently recommended to lnvalds,
by any known preparation, for the cure of COUGHS,
HOARSENESS, and other forms of COMMON CoLDs :;
BRONt HITS, ASTHMA, GROUP, { CONSUMPTION
in Early Stage and for the RELIEF of the Advanced
Stages of that Fatal Disease.
1t combines, in scientific manner, remedies of long
esteemed value with others of disc
and besides its soothing and tonic qualities through
the skin gently and with great efficacy, for the OF
this class of diseases.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-04-14
DIR. ROGERS
LiVPryVOrt and Tar

For Tie Complete Cure Of Coughs, Gods, h1n
enza, asthma, BronchatiS Splitting Of
Blood, and all other LING Com.
plants tending TO
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-04-14
ocHA
CHAFEE, ST. AMAND, & CROFT,
IS Bay, oppoat
CHARLESTON, s. c..
Importers of and Wholesale Dealers in Foreign and Domestic
Liquors. Wines, Cordials, Segars Tobacco DC,
AND o. LEMON SYRUP SUPERIOR QUALITY

MANUFA o SYRUP SUPERIOR QUALITY
extensive
and Country erant
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-04-14

ROBERT A. YONGUE,
n BEGS leave 10 inform his friends and the public
Il 81 that he is receiving large additions 10 his
stock of JcWelry, &c.
In addition his .ormer stock he has received
and extensive assortment of Gold and Silver Watches,
Mante Clocks Of every variety Silver and Plated Ware
large variety; Military and Fancy Goods, Guns, Rifles
Spprtsman,s Apparatus Fine Pocket and Table Cutlery
His assortment of
Fancy Goods
viii be found comprise a large number Of new and
elegant articles and is his design not to be surpassed
the elegance of his selections and his prices
will be found examination 10 be moderate at
any other establishment in the South.
Thankful for past avors he socits continuance Of
the patronagc OF his former friends and customers
Columbia, Sept. 80, SO lily
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-04-14

DRIDG EWATER-the cheapest paint in the world.
- Fire and weather proof 5000 lbs just received at
the Grants Drug Store. 81. so per hundred.
20 PRiTCHARD q CALDWELL
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-02-25

Bos1fe q
W.osr deceased, aOairt Joi.Y and Rooss D. FpldT.E
Aoioa Agsinst cefsndant meter builders for damages
eroumstssces viz :-Dvfendtfs were employed BY on,
Bitter srect two brick fonrfsy bulldogs Thirty
second street, near L,xisgso avenues In Dsssmbsr,
leo oompts the framing OF tbs uudngs, and while doing
leo the building fen, kiise p,sti6's husband add
|othss II oootended BY A6aA.r, for plsiaia, thst
tract and specifications ea'd and that from the m
Y Hul spd negligent manner inihch the building
sss: a = q G 'e Ssssss
l1ssded, by Msmu r: wars sspcfd and II H. Ros, that
fhs walls propsrly built, Of od mstsriA and sat
Cd and that the esosss:d came his death his
Oss place after hoistins them \ rhs ra,tsrs some
nchcs b. ten In thickness 1t attended, were hotsd
M by Inc deceased 10 the TOP By one and placed
"a ~ ser and the sxsssvs ses cans,a sss ss,I
Of the badips for which the dsseants we're NOT liable
me building intended for mooso dressIng factory
and not bsAr such usual Atsra pressure
= would Be- produced by sucs ntigsnss Tas Court
rsad the Of the [~gsa urs unds which this ason
US brought In charging tbs jury fatd that tbs jury
essness before thu plaintiff ooud rsser and aiso that
tbs eeesA.sd Vas entirely free from ssxsacs ami did
sps eostrisuts 70 his own death in vsy. rhs jay
bfeugf IN special verdict for dsfsnnts
Hcsseu cnd fasu a. Thompson q xason Action
for esmsess srsing out o. coliAa In tue Msrssy,
nesf LvuPoo', ~ % OF Ssppoer, 1901. Psin.
tifs were owners OF tho ship susi Howell, and
Ssfsn.anis zero the owners Of the IN sArdinia rms
eussn Howell was goitg isso Lvsri and the latter
coming out In TOW OF stsamtng, whahs cosioo took
Mace, and btth vessels rscsved en damse, Ton
paissns In this action sought o0t dam oss
On the defence, u vas set mp that dsfsndants wee
not lisbls and that thsy had snf4>o the erte.s N
q, GOO, which they demanded from psir. rhs Curt
charged that unless tbs Jury wers esned that the
damage cope 10 the plsnths' ship ~, sntrsIv from
4hs mimars cement Negligence Of euev or ON carr
~ ne dsfendant vessel the pisntis dd NOT recover
n vss thu duty Of steamtug To avoid tsIons; but
ops h TOW, or that coming iu an cisits direction.
"a 90 that 3 collision was unavoidaslehe stNamtug
uun got u that ~ hsld responnbk " both par.
lies and their crews acted im,r perry nselgssry
1~ssbsv o them sesM rsn recover. vstt in y'sis.
IN si2.ols.
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BowIRY rHaArHz =" mole Toms Cabin, IL TO be yea
this evening and IT Is only nscesssry - direct A. ns7a
In saying that the scenery sxcelsd
the effects are finely managed 4
BROADWAY rnxAzsH A popular farce ID up for This
Dream which play sssms to grow Ia popularity 5.a
% It performed. Several snsss bavs lately seen
introduced, And the spectacle Is nov magnificent
Burrows THxArRH IA Midsumnsr Nights Dream"
ard "Onr best Society," are mp for this svsnias forming
most agreeable sntsrtsinmsns This performances Of "A
snS 4 !, -. ~! 10 oeen o,sn
never cone 80 we'll in Any county.
NATIONAL THEATRE This afternoon ssd evening the id
mirers OF Uncle Tom" will have oppor unity to sac
Aihens verf,n OF Uncle To ms Cabinn u to 30 given
Little Cordsis Howard plays "Ilstls Katy"
wArIlcKs rHlArRK "A varied bill ID presented for this
evenings enter'sinment including three very popular
pieces All the dsps ounosd to appear and
the performance cannot fail to be most agreesbl,
BAHxuns AusluM Tho pieces selected for tbs drama
popular Of the class This with the other attractions ct
this establishment, must draw full house.
ROADWAY HNAGxRu Tho Mlliputian Kings lsyees
h sc. .Tsy y "a SsoHds rSs
smsse Twins the great elephant and Herr Drssbashs
feats with the trained animals also highly Interesting
resumed his pleasant entertainments at ths stuyvssant
Institute he gives entertainment this afternoon and
another In the evening.
cn.nrr's xrsrRns, Az Broadvsy. arnounos capital
entertainment TO wind mp the week With. The pr gramms
includes several songs burlssquss dances and 20
forth Christy's II the p ace for fun.
wooD's MrsRns.-Psops who like to sse music, mirth
and novelty, should TO l44 Broadway aud the nsw
orsratic burlesque Ia the richest thing Of the
BrcKIIYs MISsrRns -Chinsse Hall has become famous
in musical circles since the Buckleys took up the nd
die and the bow there They perfor ming every
night buriesque on the "B,hs milan Girl"
Madame Sentsgs 6rs concert In Mobile announssd
for Monday, 2eth ct Odd Fellows Hail. Sac vas TO be-
assisted BY Camille Urso Sig Pozzoliu Sig. Rosoo, and
Jaell, pianist. Tickets 81 And 81
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Supreme Court Special Term,
Decisions By Judge Mitchell,

FIJI 2.-Bcrty d. Ne,rton Motion for . new trial In
this cause denisi, with costs Proof 1As properly
admitted TO show that trunk OF the appearances
rave always been charged Win freight ~ this showed
that the appearances of tho trurk sufficient notice
that ccnrsnsd merchandise abls to ply freight. rhs
csrsge Was not clearly shown to have been caused BY
the sudden ,quAl alone but might have bsea caused By
thu defect OF the vessel.
Peck ". Murray, ond DE sam< Ogden d Murray An
sRreentH t In writing, mfpsd by anot< seer for the
sale Of hrds II not disclose the name Of the seller
IL rot contract IN writing with the Keller within the
statute OF frauds and the seller not bound 70 convey
Action 6bmisted. With costs
Low rs. Ole Bun -OsfauIt opened on terms.
Ae<tr1w rs. Ronug Attachment to answer for con-
tmpt,
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Before Jadgs pbiiipa
FIN % --Annd JONI Arnold Hickman This action
was brought 10 recover damages for sanderous words
uttered and spoken 81 thep ainti BY the csfsadsn
.c'loy ."Yoa ARE r., mh you s'ei, Ms K,.n'; .su-,
press yru arr ihisf and can prove itn The defend
ant deried usrips the words but added A6daena
the plaintiff they vers true The record showsd tn the
action vent by tbs default Of the not
Ing and that on tbs nqusst taken udgm Mt rsnds ed
sgAn,t bin fr $40 and costs; that his spplics
that default o2ened, and he new comes befor the
Oaurt 70 defend the seop. II appeared from the evil
serce tba. the plaintiff hires apartmsn.s from the de
frdsp IA the same house where he ,ssidsu that 10 he
latter part OF Jansary last the defendant ,or
Of PLAINTIFF and there we'll in the hall
the front aud doors OF the premises ia loud
and boisierous tone used The words alleged ia the com
pin ard that he repeated the on the day follow
truth OF his assertions and attsm pt, 70 attack the
Rsptrs1 character OF the plaintiff both whch atss
utterly failed , 5ass: ~ ia sIs. 70. .mouu.
shorve attempt TO justify seDderous vords sgsrsyAts
srd ssGments the Amsgss; for tbs reason the. tu At
publication u the slardsr In bis plssdisss the defend
ant with dsibersts juds ment places his sis3der upou
,be record Of the Court and youehes for it, truth ny
usmeut there IL case Of osrcs brought before civil
tribunal requiring more exemplary punishmsns ia dam
ages than the ooo and oowardy fana.rer Agaisst a.
susrd hmsn but Ss ssss d.srsp
sI,M rerutatoo; ard while he utters his ssndsr IN
pueie the suots pssos i1snla lite deadly venom o..
until the violin IL destroyed nscious II tns an x
Of bis ruin, and igBorant Of causs No soressh
guard Rns the evil the purest AID dsarsst OF hind
seocme the victims In Ill ossss, then, when party Is
convicted delbernts and vilful slandsr IL bu ast
not only to the Injured party but TO community
Kurt sbcud, BY exemplary damages teach tbs sasa.er
that reputaisa - not 70 b sssasd with impunity ssd
while npartsg this whosscms lesson 10 he Cd ,adsr
give sure gsrantee to the public that our tdbuoa
sbayy Of any vul innovation upon thsir fair The
eharaetAr o. TIE pAlnt9 sands unmpsAehsd before th
der indignant fos The painsR f Two hundrsd aud atty
dcns- and costs, With tvslys dollars alicwsSse BY
s,aeuoo.
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Court OF Common Pleas.
n A..

Fen "a -Jaues w Sharp ~ ne farmers Fire Inrronoe
Company Oneida -Actie policy OF Insurance for
By Mr.. Goodday on his goods &,., ~ No 1873 Fulton
street On the s0th December 1882 Goodcays Yrsmsss
were burr ed his stock DESTROYED and his loss ss
mated 81 l66 49, He insured 1t tbs time Of the
nre In four different compapes, bat the do not
cover tbs loss and the insurvd became and
cHe for the bsx eat Of his orsia Tas defence set
was that plaintiff ed not comply With the conditions Of
stiu
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srr-Can you obge me By informisg me Whistler II 10
expected that Consul shall pay the cost Of
psuper belonging TO the State BY which
ne IL appsistecf ask the question isfor ned
that In consequence OF the Consul refusing to do
rican citizen who died In hospital buried 1t the
sxpspre Of the proprietor Of the Victoria Hotel
euch refusl fncon pa ibe with the general con
duct OF the present American Consul that hardly
credit the STATEMENT made 70 me, particularly h
charity to the individual In question had been Afforded
even TO profuse extent 10 well known TO AL who have
ever heard Of the late unfortunate man Cooper Your
otedisnt servant SIGMA.
Dsosnber IL
The editor sppspds the following note -" Probably he
u not authorized 70 pay for funerals"
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Court OF General Sessions.


FIB "a The Court resumed ts sitting to day ct the
hour and occupied the entire day In sposing
OF thoe cases that still enoumbered the calendar Il
being the last day Of the February term at the snslu
sion Of all the business tho grand and petit jurors
discharged for the tsi with the thanks OF the Court for
SENTENCED.
Grand LGycny.-A coored mAu, named William Dan
eavy pleaded guilty u stsalins $s2 frou CatAariue
ckes and sentenced to feur years eight mon
confinement in the State prison.
Highu0y Robbery dennis Shorter and John Shea wers
rvicton Of tbs above trsncs in having knocked
down and robbed German named George wilson, In
aleyway leading from Pearl street. each ten
Yeas and two months Mt 10 the SAT- prison
Forgery in pe Second Degree Mary Condor, who WAS
vctsd last week Of passing two spurious bills the
Union Bank Of Albany, sentsnced nve years and
three months I'm pi sonmsat Ia the State prison.
Grand larceny "A boy, Bamsd John Martin. Pleaded
guilty 10 stealing quantity Of dry goods from his EN-
plo, and TO four years and eight mo aths
confinement in the State prison.
Assa,H and Battery Henry Rcs and James McNally
convicted Of committing assault and bsttery
Streets and sentenced tach to twelve months
confinement ip the Prniteatisry.
Grand Larceny George Stilwel respectable locking
who pleaded guilty In the early part OF the
stealing $500 In bank bills ard ~ 200 In nst.s fro the
store o. George Cry sentenoed 10 four Years and
eight months connr ement In the STATE prison.
ACQUITTED.
Forgery -Lucisn TUFTS, who tried yesterday for the
crime Of forging promissory note for &326 purporpg
TO BE- Issued by Camp, was for want Of suf ,ient
proof. acquitted Of the charge
Hiohpoy Robbery -rhos. Kitz and william F4lon we're
sntsd Georgs Nelson, and robbed him Of lot Of
bark bills, while be was In srog shop 10 Cherry st-est
The Court then adjourned until IL ooh Oh the
ming.
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The Tract Society.

The receipts OF the Tract society for the last
month 500 0b6. including $40 526 in donAons The
gratuitous circulation Of publications. since April
ceeds 40 600 900 Of pages The caiy issue Of books 10
about Geo. and Of ohsr publications. including period
Gals, nearly 5000
At the meeting Of the Executive Committee, on the
goth instant, information communicated from Rev.
Dr. Kg, Of Athens Greece, that the obstacles to his
b,rs chiefly removed, and tn It he about to
enlarge his operations with the press Letters from dit
feisnt parts Of Inia Acknowledged previous grants Of
gence from missionaries In China TO tbs shacter Of
the revolution In prcgress there enc ,urages increased
activity tn preaching and tract cistribution.
letter from the Hon. Walter Lo Secretary Of the
General Asse mbys Board OF Foreign Missions ack1o
lsdees the recep. Of 500 for the prees In Norhsrn
Inoia, Siam, and China.
On the morning Of the day Of meeting An urkuown
conor sert to the Trsayurer nearly $1,000 ~ "ta.a
Offering" Wsre al who prospsred OF asAvsn thu
to remember charitable institutions, their hea,a i.
would spec Oily be filed