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THE SOUTHERN
HeDatic Pills
March 8, 1868

This combination of medicines was first nrenared h,
the proprietor in 1925, when he was pronounced by
three eminent physicians in Southern city as in an
advanced stage of Consumption. These pills cured
him. he is now over seventy years of age and in dis
charge of active professional duties. Their good eff
fectsupon others created such demand for them that
he was compelled to desist from supplying them gratu
itousy.
They arc NOT recommended by the proprietor as
good for all diseases, but only such arises from
DISORDERS OF THE LIVER. Many persops have
ious Fever, Yellow Fever, Pneumonia Dyspepsia &c
&c. They excellent FAMILY MEDICINE
Read the following
S. D. WALLACE, Esq, Treasurer of the Wilmington
and Weldon Rail Road, (Atg. 80, 1897 says: .It has
been said that "DYspEPsIA" is our natopoI disease
However this may be- it caused me long and severe
suffering. Provdentially friend furnished me with
few boxes of the Hepatic Pills." and the use of them
mas perfected cure. In my family they have been
uSea frequently with eminent success Among my &C.
quaintances, many originating from diseased
liver, have been relieved and cured by them Ireeard
mem as an Invaluable medicine, and take pleasure in
forwarding this voluntary tribute"
Coz. JOHN WRIGHT of GoIdshoro, n n I
iooz) says: II nave used the Southern Hepatic pills
in my family here and also on nv plantatinn in AL.
bama, and always with success I have a v,ln.bIe
servant girl who had been long time under Treatment
for consumption, without receiving anv benaft Al
most in her extremity was induced to FRY tho onot;
Pills They given according to directions and
she is WELL entirely restored by them. simiIs-
liver and lung diseases have perfect Confidence =,
them.'
Full directions and other certificates will be fonna
the wrapper of each box.
The great rise in the price of medicines compes the
proprietor to put these pills at so cents box. AS i,
may not be possible procure all the ingredi-
cuts, would be well for the afflicted order
once
From the price above stated liberal discount will
be made to dealers long the pills be furnished
Address GEORGE w. DEEMS Wilson N c.
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Payment Of state Bounty due
Deceased Soldiers.

Executive Department, North Carolina, I
Adjutnnt Generals Office, Raleigh, Oct. II, lsC2J
General Orders, No. 81
The following regulations are published for the in
formation OF those persons wishing TO draw bounty OF
deceased soldiers in accordance with ordinance o.
the Convention ratified the 22d day OF February 1909
REGULATIONS.
l. The payment Of bounty 10 the representatives Of
deceased soldiers is based upon the certificate Of The
commanding officer Of the company who win state the
time of the enlistment Of the soldier, the date Of bis
by the State, and the company and regiment 10 which
he belonged.
2. The claimant will make affidavit before magic
trae that he or she is the next Of KIN TO the deceased
according TO The provisions Of the foregoing ordinance
of the Convention, ard that there Is other person
entitled to make claim. The affidavit Of the claimant
must be sustained by that Of dsinteresed wiIpes
that the facts stated correct within hs own knOH'
edge, and that he has interest in the claim. Ihe
magistrate administering the oath will certify to Tue
credbiliy Of the witness and the clerk Of the County
Court will certify under SEAL that he is an authorized
and acting magistrate,
3. II the claimant or claimants be minors, phlm'Hs
will be made 10 the guardian, upon the production o.
the proper certificate under the seal OF the Court o
his appointment and the Suiciency Of his bcna-'h'
claim to be proved by him as in other eases
4. bounty Of fifty dollars dtducung ii houhV
that may have been previously paid, Is due to All per
wbUmay have volunteered for three ycns or 10y
war, and all persons mustered into or coninutnd ~
service under the provisions Of the Conception Act
BY order Of Governor Vance,
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Circular.

Bureau of CONSUMPTION, Richmond, March 80, 1863
In view of the difficulty of determining here whether
exemptions and details asked for lawful and neces
sary for contractors with the different parts of the
Government, notice is hereby given to all concerned
that no such applications will hereafter be considered
unless made through the officer with whom contracts
are made, or upon his recommendation and certificate
AT least if this is mpractcabe, the contractor mnst
STATE the reason why, and the of the officer with
whom the contracts and the character and extent ~
tine contract By order Superintendent:
A. c. JONES,
+,l'fti :. 1898 ,LientenaRt-Col. A A G.
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CONFEDERATE GOVERNMENT.

jefferson Davis of Mississippi, President.
Alex FL Stephens of Georgia, Vice President.
j. P. Benjamin, of Louisiana. Secretary of State
James A. Seldom, of Virginia, Secretary of War.
C. G. Memminger, of South Carolina, Secretary
of the Treasury.
S. r. Mallory, of Florida, Secretary of the Navy
Thos. III. Watts, of Alabama, Chief of the Depart
nent of Justice or Attorney General.
J. Fl. Reagan, of Texas, Postmaster General.
The President serves six years.
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Prospectus OF the
DAILY STATE JOURNAL

On and after the lst day of November, the State
Journal will be published Daily, Tri-weekly and
Weekly The Daily State Journal will contain oil the
news received the latest hour before mailing and
viii consist Of two editions daily. The Morning Eds
ton will contain the by the evening mails, and
all telegrapAo up to 10 o'clock the previous
night andwl be supplied to city subscribers and sent
by the morning mails North and East the Evening
Edition will Reprinted at o'clock D. m, and will
contain the additional news by telegraph up to 2,
O'Clock p M, and will be sent to subscribers by the
trains west and by the Fayetteville mail Thus sab
scribers matter in what direction they may live,
will have the up to the departure of the mails.
Arrangements have been made to procure Geographic
from all parts of the Confedcracy, expressly for
the State Journal. General news by mail will be
promptly published-s The Markets will be fully re-
ported. Reliable Correspondents will be secured in
the Army and elsewhere. The Legislative Proceed
ings will be reported daily by competent Reporters
The State Journal will be essentially newspaper
TERMS: For the Daily-12 months, ST. months,
Sd 3 months, 81 so; month, ST. For the Tri-Weck-
ly-l2 months, S.; months, So months, So.
For the weekly, II months So.
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G.. R. TaylOr's
VIRGINIA PRINTING INK ESTABl ISHMEh1,

Corner ofAdans and Leigh streets, RICHMOND, Va.
c.. r. TAY r., Printing Ink Manudsein'
rer, takes pleasure IN announcing TO the Southda
that his Ink Factory is now in srccessHl opt'
ration in the manufacture OF every description Of PH
ing Ink, which he is prepared TO furnish resfea'
able terms News, Book and job Inks Of every deidP
tion always on hand.
Orders promptly attended to. Address
c. r. TAYLOR =,
July I'd. Richmond W
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STOCK BROKERS COMMISSION MERCHANTS,
Raleigh, N. G.,
VIII Give particular attention sales and purchases
of State and Confederate Bonds Bank and other
Stocks Collection of Claims and any business con-
uected with the different departments of the State
Government. Bank Notes of all Southern States
bought and sold. .,
REFERENcEs-O G Parsley, Wilmington VIM A
Wright do; Jno Williams, Fayetteville; w Broad
foot do. J Blackwood, Charlotte; w Lane, wayne
county; Jno Whitford, Craven CO.. Hon Thos Ruttn,
Alamance co.. Hon w Edwards, Warren CO.; Hon
W Courts, Rockingham CO.; w Guion, Lincoln CO.
And citizens of Raleigh generally.
Ian 90. 1863 3m
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Carriage e. Wagon Shop.

The subscriber successor to Mr. Charles Overman in
tb Carriage and Wagon making business respectfully
informs the public that he will promptly execute all
work entrusted him. and he socits share of pub
lie patronage.
REPAIRING of all kinds will be particularly atten-
aad 20 and done short notice reasonable terms.
Send your work to 0vermans old stand and give me
a trial. ,r,,
Charlotte Jan'y Is, 1863.
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PEA MEAL.

We keep at our Steam FIGURING Mill In this place
Pea Meal for feeding cows and stock. Also, we have
on hand at all times Family, Extra, Superlne and
coarse Flour. We warrant our family flour.
Corn Neal and Grits always be had at the mill.
J. WILKES Il co.
Jan'y /, 1902
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NEW GOODS.

Just received and will be MADE TO ORDER, or
SOLD BY THE YARD,
Super. West of England Black Cloths;
Satin Finished Black Doeskin Cassimeres;
English Grey Cloths, fine article for Confederate
Unforms
Also Confederate Staff Buttons
j. S. PHILLIPS.
March s. 1863 If
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CantKelI's Practice.

During my absence in the Military service .sp.
State in Virginia, subscribers and others desin
les the above woSk, can obtain them Of NE
well, Raleigh. .,.r
All persons indebted 10 me, by note or oibeINnf
requested TO pay her. will hold errrceip' Sdue.
Price of single copies of the above $500
tion will be made to those who buy to sell ngaiTt
EDWARD CANThhA
Camp near Norfolk July 80 lsGl
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pG~ Rumors are usually composed of mixture
Of truth and talsehood, and there always mingles
IN the medley suficiency Of truth to obtain
credit for the fasehood
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WHEAT!

The subscriber is prepared TO purchase the new
crop of Wheat at the highest market price. Farmers
will find it to their advantage TO call at the CHAR.
LOTTE STEAM MILLS before selling.
Jany /, 1862 If JNO. WILKES
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d The more man aecomplishes, the more he
. An active tool never grows rusty You
exus lind the most enterprising the most busy.
ksfen of Industry start railroads, our steam
fships, machine shops, and our factories. We go
for aetlvity-in body, in mind, in everything
Keep all things in motion We would rather have
hdeath find US breastipg whirlpool than sneakins
from cloud.
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r Repeated doses of dashboard are excellent for
fyoung ladies afflicted with dyspepsia, and an apnI
cation of saw-horse is very beneficial for Young
Lgentlemen troubled with the same disorder
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Wilmington, Charlotte & Rutherford
AID.

On and after Monday the 25th ofMay, 1862 the Pas
senger Train will run this Road (Western Divi-
son) daily Sundays excepted, as follows:
GOING WEST:
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Quinn's Rheumatic Remedy

TNSH~H11 - @sAHN uAII~0IO AFN1H1NNy
Has effected cures of rheumatism that considered
hopeless certificates 10 prove which be exhibited
The suffering invited 10 give the medicine trial.
Orders addressed to the undersigned at Charlotte vii
receive prompt attention. W. w. QUINN.
April 10, 1860. Price 81 so per bottle.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-07-21

A young lady said to her beau, after five years
courtship, "Charles, l going out of town to-
morrow ':Where?" 81 don't know "When
are you coming baek?" Never" What are YOU
going for?" 81 am going look after something
which you have not, never had and yet can give
me without any loss to yourself" ''You are vel
como to it; but what is il" ga husband "Why,
you might have had that FIVE years ago, if you had
only said the word; but I was afraid to begin"
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WOODWORK and BLACKSMITHING.
The subscriber is prepared to do all kinds of Wood
work and Blacksmithing, such making and repair
ing Wagons and Buggies, Horseshoeing &C. His Shop
is at his residence, nearly opposite Mr. W Phifers
dwelling and he also has Blacksmith Shop on the
baek-srcet in the rear of the Mecklenburg House
He solicits a share of public patronage, and feels
confident he give satisfaction both in workmanship
and charges. Give him trial.
J. H.. PROPEST.
January !; 1868.
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j. Il. STEVENS Il co
n ew Shoe Shop.
w. w. QUINN & co.

Respectfully inform the public that they manufac-
turing BOOTS and SHOES of all kinds, in the build
ing under the Western Democrat Printing Office Their
work put up in the best style by experienced work
men, and will be sold at less than 70 per profit
Orders viii receive prompt attention. Terms, cash
Also, Shoe Pegs and Lasts for sale.
W. w. QUINN Il co.
Charlotte, Dec 2, 1862.
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Gov, Lubbock has called out 10000 men to de-
tend Texas.
One hundred and fifty Federal desertcrs from
New Orleans have been picked up on the Texas
coast
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!, Begin life with but little show; you may in
srease it afterwards
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WANTED I'd.
SENATE.

WANTED,
One hundred pounds CanUtaris Vttata POTATO
FLY. 1t resembles the Spanish Fly, but is smalleris
usually found sweet potato vines about the end of
July or beginning of Anguss-is collected in the
ing and evening by shaking the insects from the plants
into hot water They then carefully dried in the
sum- liberal price per pound will be paid for them
JAS. T. JOHNSON,
Medical Purvevor,
May &c, 1868 If Charlotte, N c.
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"a The only persons who are always dignifed arc
pthose who are always dull
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Fare, six cents per mile. Soldiers going TO and re-
turning from the army, half fare Passengers
quired make the proper change the Ticket Agent
cannot furnish change for every
\ Freight Train leaves Cherryvile for Charlotte at
I o'clock, A NJ or Mondays, and returns same day.
For Passenger Trains transporting Freghts, SO per
cent to the tariff rates of freight will be added.
V. A. McBEE,
Master of Transportation.
Lnconton, May 30, 1868.
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SUPERIOR SEWING SILK.

The snbscriber has inst received nm invoice OF The
veiy best ITALIAN SEWING sILk, which he ohen
TO the public at IZJ cents per skein.
March 2 IsG3 II J. s. PHILLIPS.
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ADVERTISING RATES. -
l square, day. SO so square, days, 81 so
do days, IS l. do week, 10
do 3 days, 90 do weeks 90
do days, l rs do month, 90
Ten lines make a square
Advertisements for the Daily will be inserted in the
Tri- Weckly free of charge This is an inducement
which cannot fail to attract the attention of advertisers
The above rates apply only to the daily paper. Ad
vertisements will be inserted in the Weekly paper at
the usual regular rates. viz: One dollar square for
tie first insertion, and twenty-five cents for each SUBJ
sequent insertion.
Address, JOHN SPELMAN,
Editor and Proprietor,
Oct 81, 1862 Raleigh, N. q
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There is no harm, however, in having these con
siderations presented to the Yankee mind, to re-
fleet at its leisure.
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wv. r. RICHARDSON 4 CO.,

Charlotte, Jan'y ID, 1863. y
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1863-05-21
FRDa THE UNITED STATES.

RICHAcSD, May 49, 1850
Northern dates of the 10th inst have been received
Cincinnati despatch of the 18th inst says that judge
LeaV renders decision in the Valandgham ho5eas
to 1t is understood that Burnside will
the disposition to be made of Vallandgham "a
LIE avtrs deciaon known. The Herald 10y.
al leagues against attempts the the suppression CT free
speech lest they another rebellion, which they can
not quell. ..a.
All quiet in the reports from the army of the Potomac
Hooker has returned from Washington. The 18th New
York regiment under for refusing do further
duy. .-g.
The bridge at Paramount, which was destroyed By the
rebels has been restored and communication with the
west has been re-established
Gold was quoted at one hundred and 6fty and dull.
Important notes has been addressed the Gar by the
Austrian and British cabinets the Polish question Thew
call his attention to the dangers which threaten
the Of Europe from the sgitsozs and military
in Poland and state that reforms are nece
to end them. The GEAR replies that the Pobh struR
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1863-05-21

THE Raleigh Progress asks Why should BEAURE0ARD S
great talents be cooped up in Chareston We ask the
question Charleston is important PonE' ana, 20
U.s. st least, comparatively home point 1of Tie late Oh
Wilmington and Charleston is pretty closely united. but
the department now commanded by BEAUREGARD IN no
immediate danger and therefore now of comparatively
minor importance. The Southwest is the section which il
now most seriously menaced 1t is the weak point Of the
Confederacy. BEACREGARD ought never to have been
taken from there. He co with the people in tie
Department the Mississippi than any other man, Pres
dent DAVIS himself rot excepted His there is a
tower of strength, is in his present Department. AL
men kave confidence in him. coC5eIce which they have
not to the extent in any in thu Southwest,
except joseph L. JOHNSTON, and perhaps even he
ought hardly excepted since great bis military
abilities, lie cannot much entLuziasn that
ton the Creole General from Louisiana enough
for Genera TO have all the military genius in the world
1t necessary that those under Liz hcad feel and agPre
ciate this. In winning the regards, eechnen yea even
the devotion Of his cHeera ard men, BEACREGAD has
found one Of the ecects Of his EtcDgth. We're he
in command the Department Of AissssipPi instead Of
General PEMBERTcE, who would not feel easier: Who
doubts but hat troops Wo3i feel coIGC AID
the enemy legs conf lCn and = aaost dat
confidence and tie encuy'a lsrcHgalE~ -d h,J! 1c
borne out BY lie result.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1863-05-21

The steamer ioscIe arrived her yesterday from Eng
land via Bermuda eased Government accguu. She is
g handsome weasel.
Also the steamer EmEa, from Nassau got in a:,t he
fore last with an assorted cargo on private account
BY the Eugene VIC have English papers-tO wit: Tie
London 1tn'es CT tie lash ult, tic Londoa Ecrjg7 Pos
OF me lIh the london AtrS the and If the I4h
me LONDON 1'oec oi me SIN Ra1 ;tc Plymouth rca Of
the 10th. -
All OF these papers contain some editorial reference n
american affairs. The Times comments ri sop,a 1,ts
PO Tue OPERATIONS of Federal spies and secret -
sAnu' Jogging tie footsteps OF all partisg rs+iva ~
olesh' supposed to sgmpathse with the Coafeierac
''"' 'He7e ples were instructed to ya tcT and g..
"u' the persons Win whom Lieutenant IarEy err. =
PoRded The Federal agents were ordered - :, 80 - j
any agents Of the South especially n the rprcb 10y
under LOCO tons register. The PeopIa Of Iaraa
10 excitd in favour of the North By speeches ,I ~
nI even Dy Sermons The masses are to be moved t
P-.ee VI "re-pulling," and individuals are to T. -
80 ~ '0ilance by an extensive employment OF so+,o
I've, ONe letter 10 these agents. dated Washjngc, y, o
p'ssy says IL possible, get the parties who s7v nv she
AAApsms' BRIDE right and left' The T3,os ~ = -
oeFs that the North has not half score of Aaba ~ 80
seSa instead of being terrified by one 1t re0aris
cry VI the north about the construction of the A -, -
eu"us d mere is heavy balance of advants COS tb
same kind on the Federal side 6eS OF the
AA' ~" 10A correspondent of the Times uR Ter date Of
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TIE EDUCATIONAL CoNvRETIoS-LETTER FROM
PRECEDENT DAvIs.-The following letter from Presi,
dent Davis was read at the Educational Convention
recently held in Columbia, s. @.
ExECUTIve OFFICE.
RICHMOND, VA, April q, 1868.
Messrs. G. e. Wiley. j. d. Campbell and w. j. Pal
mer. Raleigh, n q,
GEN7LEHRN:-I have the honor to acknowledge your
invitation to attend meeting to be held in Columbia,
s. c. to deliberate up n the best method of supplying
text books for schools and colleges and promoting the
progress of education 10 the Confederate States TIE
object commands my fust sympathy, and has tor ma
uy years attracted my earnest con sidersti
1t would he difficult to estimate the il d1ence OF
primary books 10 the promotion of character and the
development of mind. Our form OF Government is only
adapted to vrtuous and intelligent people, and there
can be no imperative duty of the generation which
is passing away, than that of providing for the moral
ntelle ua and religious culture Of those who are to
succeed them. As a general propositicn D., it may 1
think De safely asserted that all true greatnts rests up
on virtue and that religion is in people the source
cd support of virtue. The first impressions on the
youthful mind are to its subsequent current OF thought
what the springs to the river they form and re-
oice to know that the task of preserving these ednca
tona springs in purity has been devolved upon men 30
qualified TO stcure The desired result. have only to
regret my inability to meet you, because it deprves me
of the pleasure your Association would give.
With my best wishes, am very respectfully. your
fellow citZ2n,
JEFFERSON DAVIS.
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LATER FROM Jackson. MISS.

MOBILE, My Is, 1868.
Special reports to the Kegter and Advertiser dated
soH 18th Gays hat arrival train re-
peats thu previous accounts Of dam g"s The Catholic
Church destroy ed the Mssippian cf:s Quilted,
pres broke and the type thrown into the street.; the
furniture in the Capitol badly abused and Gov
the furniture demolished ladies vera
robbed Of jewelrt and money all The sacked
and their contents destro! iron safes broken open
the rail road track badly torn for miles the
graph wires torn down bout three thousand negroes
from Kinds county )inel the Yankees and the country
was pundered generally The damages estimated from
five to ten millions There much destituton and suffer
ing The enemy evacuated tue city Friday saur
day, rereatiDg hastily but there serious engage
ment The last Of the guard left about O'Clock.
Our cavalry picket 4shed ia and kill ID Federal Colonel
and captured Two others.
The Yankees captured parolcd two Hundred eouth
Caroinans Gnd Georgians LETT hundred wounded at
Jackson aid nine hundred at Raymond.
Grant occupied Jackson in full force. His entire army
not more tuan fifty thousand.
GtLeral Lorng Friday, cut CT and captured supply
train.