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THE CHINESE SUGAR CANE.
From the Petersburg Express.

Editors Express AS tie Chinese Sugar Cane
is now engaging the attention of the agricultural
community generally, and is likely to become one,
of the principal staples of the South, have thought
it would rot be considered Obrusive in me to write
out in snccnct manner my experience in its cul;
ovation
Sorghum is the Asiatic name of "a cultivated
species Of tall grasses with succulent stems, and
the variety now under consideration is a native of
the tropical parts Of Asia Its true botanical char
acter does not seem to be.clearly settled The
most intelligent writers have consulted consider
it a species Of Indian millet dcura. As to the
mature Of the soil best suited to its growth, | have
succeeded in raising large and luzurIant cane
upon we'll drained sub clay upon the light, sandy
loams--the only advantage Of the latter being in
its earlier maturity The land selected for my
crop, | cover we'll with thoroughly rottea compost
manure from the stable, farm pen wood yard,
and early in March, this iss turned under with a
double pillow from five to six inches, which is i'm
mediaely narrowed About the middle of April,
the rows are marked off four feet apart, which
ceive from six to eight seed every twelve inches,
lightly covered When the plants from six to
e:ght inches high, the dirt is turned from them,
followed by shovel or a sub soil plough. The
. hoes weed and thin to two or three stalks In
about four weeks after, the entire row is broken
np--thc cutivator up and down twice, and
the hoes conn lctc the work.
Ii is plaut which ters more than any other,
ard my habit is to remove all lateral shoots Of a
weakly appearance, suffering those to remain which
up perpendicularlv, and often rival in growth
and vigOr the parent stalk
In this latitude the natures about the frEt
of October. AT this period the stalks assume a
strcaked, motley, and the tops dark chocolate
color. After pulling the blades (Which make cx-
ccllent fodder and taking off the seed my plan is
to cut an moro at Il time, and bulk or stack
| do Indian corn A part Of this and last years
crop remained in this condition for three weeks
before grinding, thereby going through kiln
drying process causing the waery parts to escape,
and the juices to inspissate by evaporation. The
liquor expressed from cane treated in this manner
is thick and yellow, aud devoid of the green cast
which always attaches to the unmatured, every six
gallons of which will yield one Of good molasses.
Gentle and steady boiling in iron vessels, constant
ly stirring and skimmng, process which always
required from nine to ten hours, will give you a
thick, bright golden syrup, equal in quality and
favor to that of New Orleans.
Prince George Co., Va. ALEX. BRYANT
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state of N. Observation-Disclosures co

Court Of Pleas + quarter Sc&sions-Oct. Term, 1868.
E. Nye Iutchison, Admir- of Houston B. Lowrie dec d.
Samuel NJ. Lowrie J. BrevhFd Alexander and
wife Ann, Alexander, Adm i Of James LoWrie
and Harold Lowrie.
Petition for SeuleIuent Of the Estate of Houston B.
LOwTie, deceased.
1t appearing TO the satisfaction Of the Court that
Samuel NJ Lowre, of the defendants in this case
resides beyond the limits of this State 1t is therefore
ordered by the Court that publication be made for six
successive weeks in the Western Democrat notifying
said defendant to be and appear at the Of
this Court to be held for the County of Meckenbnrg
at the Court House in Charlotte, the I'd Monday in
January next, then and there to plead, de-
muir to the petition Judgment pro conftseo will be
taken and the same heard eXFarte rs to him.
Witness, Wm. Maxwell, Clerk of said Court, a
Office in Charlotte, the % Monday in October, a. d.
1868. WIN. MAXWELL, c. c. G.
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On Friday the 4tL instant, will be published.
Part l. Of the G. s. a. improved "liuntens Book of
Instruction for The Piano Forte. Price Ss.
This part, elegantly printed in Lhography, good
paper, contains The usual instructions learners to-
gether with eight pages Of scales and exercises mnke
for lingering
Part I'd, completing the work. will follow in about
three weeks and comprise lessons and studies
vanced pupils.
TERMS: One-thd off to the trade and half this al
owance to schools and teachers ordering ten parts
Cash or check to accompany all orders.
GEORGE DUNN & CO.,
Nov 24, 1868 Richmond, Va.
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Notice.

CSSscRIPr OFFICE N c., Raleigh, Oct. T. lsG3.
The Commandant invites the attention of all persons
capable of bearing arms, but who exempt from
military duty under the present regulations, the
above order of the Secretary of War
1t will be seen that it is the intention of the Depart
ment to raise Battalion OF Mounted Men for special
service in North Carolina, and the commandant homes
that all abe-bodied men, who may be exempt by rei
of having turnisS ed.su bstituteS otherwise will
not shrink from this call, but viii hasten enlist in
the defence of their homes their resdc tue Slate
that gave them birth.
Parties snlisting in this Battalion will be EXEMPT
from duty in the Militia and Home Guard, and will re-
ceive the pay and allowance ofcavalrymen.
The Enrolling Officers throughout the State are au-
thorized to receive recruits they may report direct
Iy at either of the Camps OF Instruction.
By order of Col. PETER MALLETT.
COmmandant of Cons scripts for N. c.
HUGH L. Cole Capt. + A. A. A..G.
October 10, 1868 -. Of. s..
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TOWN ORDINANCES.

At a meeting Of the Board Of Commissioners of the
Town of Charlotte, held this day, til. following Ord-
nance adopted:
Be it ordained, by the Board OF Commissioners Of the
Town of Charlotte That if any slave shall be found
from his or her home aer the hour of haf-past nine
o'clock, F. M, unless by written permission from his
or her ov-DG said slave shall he put in the guard
house and kept there until the next morning and shall
receive twenty-five laShrs, and the owner employer
shall then be notified of his or her arrest and shall
come forward and pay dollars and remove the
slave and such slaves shall not be discharged until
the ine is paid by the owner or employer.
s. A. HARRIS, Mayor
TYos w. Dewey, Town Clerk.
Jan 49, 1864 1t
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Executive Department, North O.

Executive Department, North Carolina,
Adjutant Generals Office, Raleigh, Oct. II, 1902
General Orders, No. 8.
The following regulations published for the in
formation Of those persons wshing draw bounty Of
the Convention ratified the 22d day Of February 1862.
REGULATIONS
|. The payment of bounty 10 the Representatives Of
deceased soldiers is based upon the certificate Of the
commanding officer Of the company who will state the
time of the enlistment Of the soldier, the date Of his
decease in service the amount Of bounty already paid
10y the State and the company and regiment to which
he belonged.
2. The claimant will make affidavit before o mngs-
trate that he she is the Of KIN 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 claim
must be sustained by that Of dsintcrested witness
that the facts stated correct within bis own kuovl
edge, and that he has interest in the claim. Tie
magistrate administering the oath will certify TIE
crediblity of the witness and the clerk OF the County
Court will certify, under seal, that he is authorized
and acting magistrate.
3. If the claimant or claimants be minors payment
will be made tOsthe guardian upon the production of
the proper certificate under the seal Of the Court Of
his appointment and the sufcicncy Of his bondthc
claim to be proved by him as in other cases.
A. bounty OF fifty dollars, dCducting tho bounty
that may have been previously paid is due all per-
who may have volunteered for three yrHIs the
war; and to all persons mustered into continued in
seryiceinnder the provisions Of the Conception Act
BY order Of Governor Vance,
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CERCULA R.
QUARTERMAsTER GENERALS OFFICE, /
Richmond, Nov. |, 1863.

QUARTERMAsTER GENERALS OFFICE,
Richmond, Nov |, 1863.
l. In order to give more immediate effect and ope-
ration to the Of February IT, 1862 intended to pro-
vide for "disabed soldiers (by comforting them APP
pointments which they may be competent to hill 1t Is
hereby announced that any "disabed soldier who
may desire position in the Quartermasters depart
should in order to obtain the same report to the
Chief Qnartermaster of the State of which he is resi-
dent in which he may be in hospital on duty at
the time of his application, bis
Name, Company,
Age Regiment
Professions or trade, Brigade, and
Place ola abode or station, Nature of disability.
He will in his application tire nature of the po
siton desired such as clerk wagon or forage MASTER
&C, &C.
H. Applicants for cierkships will be required to
possess fair knowledge eff arithmetic, to write good
English, and in legibe hand. For subordinate posi-
tions less will be required.
III All applications must be supported by vouchers
of unimpeachable character and the suhceucy ofwt
.nesses thereuno, if in civil life must be certified by
some justice OF the peace or other county or munich
pal officer. Where testimonials from the COM
handing officers of the appcants no such certificate
will be necessary.
" 1t shall be the duty of the Chief Quartermaster
of each State to keep roster of such applicants, and
to place their papers on file for reference and he will
report at the expiration of each qnarter the number
thereof and the number of appoin to the Quar-
termaster General.
V. Local Quartermasters will Tin they have made
authorised arrangement for clerks or other en-
poyees be expected to supply themselves, as far
practicable from the class Of dsabled soldiers thus
enrolled, who may be found competent to discharge
the duties of the department. -
VI Applications should be accompanied in each
by copy of the certificate which shows the SOL
der to be disabled and should be addressed to the
Chief Quartermaser of the State in which he may de-
sire to obtain position, thus:
"To the Chief Quartermaster fNorth Carolina,
Raleigh"
VII. Posts of Chief Quartermosters as follows
North Carolina, Raleigh
s,uth Carolina Charleston,
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WANTED, 10000 Slaves,

At the c. Distil1ery formerly owned by VI. E. Ny
erS) at Salisbury, c., ms follows:
TO be of White Oak timber, clear of sap Slaves "a
inches long, from to inches wide and inch thick
Heading ri inches long, from 10 inches wide and
ID inches thick. 700 Slaves and 300 Heading to a
thousand. Highest market price will be paid.
Address, JAS. T. JOHNSON,
Med Purveyor, c. S. A.
July 6, 1868 Charlotte. N c.
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BRITTON'S
BLUE-BLACk RITING FLUID,


The subscriber is mH nufacturpg Charlotte N. C,
article of WRITING INK superior to any that has
yet been offered to the Southern public.
This INK is of Blue black color and will not mould
olthcken, nor will it COrrode IA steel pen.
Tests having been made with this Ink. both in the
and in water and they have proven SUCH that the
subscriber feels confident in offering it dealers as
superior article The will dpface its color but
gives to it brighter and by putting the manu-
script written with it in water, it will give it deeper
blue black color
1t will be found that it will not rum and parts writ
ten with 1t becoming wet will not be injured dettc-
ed H. the least
1t is purely chemical article, and those procuring
this Ink will get article that time will not deface
but which will give it, instead permanent and
lasting quality.
Manuscripts written thirteen years ago, land which
have been exposed to the and air SINCE that time
With Ink manufactured from this receipt bright
and good to-day when first written
Dealers will be supplied liberal terms posi-
BILE.
This Inlecan be found for retail at the Daily Bue-
tin Office where the subscriber will be plea wait
upon patrons. Enquire for Brittons Blue Black Writ
ing FLUID.
Wholesale 0, ders solicited, and all of them will
be promptly filled Address J. E BRITTON,
Aug. "a, 1858. Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co , N c.
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Fare, six cents per mile. Soldiers going 10 and re-
turning from the army half fare. Passengers are re-
qured make the proper change, the Ticket agent
cannot furnish change for every one.
Freight Train leaves Cherryville for Charlotte at
o'clock A VI, or Mondays, and returns same day.
For Passenger Trains transporting Freights, so per
cent to the tariff rates of freight will be added.
V. A. MGBEE, =
Master of Transportation.
Lincolnton May 25, 1868.
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= &. IL. TayIOr's
VIRGINIA PRINTING INK ESTRRL lSRkEkT.

Corner of Adams and Leigh streets, RICHMOND, Va.
c. r. IA YLOR, Printing Ink Nanufactu-
Press that his Ink Factory is in successful opc
ration In the manufacture % every description Of Print
inc Ink which he 10 prepared 10 furnish
able terms News Book andJob Inks Of every descrp-
tion always on hand
orders promptly attended to- Address
. ..r ILL.,. .-.s.. .rr. e. r. TAYLOR.
July I'd. =. Richmond, Va.
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ouinn's Rheumatic Remedy

Has effected Of rheumatism that considered
hopeless certificates prove which gan be exhibited
The suffering invited to give the medicine trial
Orders addressed the undersigned at Charlotte vii
receive prompt attention. w. ". QUINN
April 10, 1860. Price 81 so per bottle.
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WATCH AND CLOCK
r :" - n r Z tn

SKIES 4 GRAY having commenced the Watch and
Clock Making business in Charlotte, in the Parks
Building, nearly opposite Kerr's Hotel, will be found
ready to repair Watches Clocks and Jewery short
notice and reasonable terms. Also, Engraving
neatly and handsomely executed All work warranted
for twelve months. SKIES & GRAY
Feb H.
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WANTED.

One hundred pounds Csstharis Vittata or POTATO
FLY. 1t resembles the Spanish Fly, but is smaller-is
usually found sweet potato vines about the end of
July or beginning of Augustus collected in the morn
ing and evening by shaking the insects from the plants
into hot water. They then carefully dried in the
sun "A liberal price per pound will be paid for them
JAS. T. JOHNSON, 81
.... Medical Purvevor,
May 20, 1863 It Charlotte. N C.
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PEA NJ ZEAL.

We keep Steam FIGURING Mill IN this place
Pea Zeal for feeding and stock. Also we have
'on hand at all times, Family Extra Sppcrfne and
coarse Flour. We warrant our family flour
Corn Meal and Grts always be had at the mill
j. WILKES 4 co.
Jan'y ], 1862
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SALT FOR SALE.

We have consignment 1000 hHShels SALT in
s arrive, from the celebrated ''CIaus
Works." Charleston. Equal in quality any import
ed. Parties wishing supply will do we'll to call
the undersigned before purchasing elsewhere.
STENIIGUSE & MACAULAY.
Juy 9th 1863
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AIM

uFarmers and Planters Almanacs for 1863" are for
sale at the Book Store and the Drug Stores.
Dec g. 1868. To-.
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Office n. G. Iron District.

SCRAP IRON WANTED:-I wish to purchase soft
Sc:ap Iron for this Department Persons having large
or small quantities On hand will please apply once
TO this ttce The Iron TO be delivered some point
on the Railroads. WM COOK,
July g. Il 1-'a. 3 - Genl. Agt. n c. Iron Dist,
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CahtKelI,s Practice.

During my absence in the Military service Of his
State Virginia. subscribers and Others desiring
les of the above work, obtain them OF Mrs Can't
well, Raleigh. l..f ~
All persons debted TO me- by note osnherwisc are
requested to pay her. will bold her receipt good.
Price of single copies of the above $500 drduc-
ton will be made to those no buy TO sell again.
EDWARD CAKTNELL.
Camp near Norfolk, July 90 1861.
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NOTICE TO DEBTORS.

All persons indebted to the Estate of Patrick j..
Lowrie, deceased, age requested to call and make i'm
mediate payment to SAML. P. SMITH,
Dec 80, 1852 Attorney for Execntrix
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VIII EAT !!

The subscriber is prepared to purchase the new
crop Of Wheat the highest market price. Farmers
will find it their advantage to call at the CHAR
LOTTE STEAM MILLS before selling.
Jan'y l. 1868 If JNO. WILKES.
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NOTICE..

am prepared to cast machine irons of all kinds,
hollow-ware, salt pans &c. Orters soliced-Tcrms
Cash
will exchange Iron for-Bacon, corn, CLOTH or pro-
visions OF any kind.
.uI j. ". DERR,
July LIST, protaA y-rd. Spring Hill Forge.
Erecnfi"" Department Of NorM (orolino, J
Adjutant Generals Office (Mlitia)
RALEIGH, Oct. l., 1868. }
General Orders NJ. 1877
The Militia Officers in each county where the Guard
for Home Defence has been may hereafter be fully
organized, witurn the commander of the lat
ter all arms. accsutrcmentS and ammunition in their
possession belonging to the State taking receipts for
the same. By order of Gov. Vance:
r. c. GATLIN,
Oct 9th Adjutant General.
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IsEEEssEsOTsH FURNACE.

LINNOI1N OVVNIl, N. 2,
THREE MILES EAST OF IRON p. 0.
The proprietors announce the public that this
Furnace is in full blast, and viii make castings Of all
kinds to order. Also Pig Iron is made offered for
sale. SHIP 4 REINHARDT
July 6, 1863 3m- pd
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SALT! SALT!!

SUBSISTENCE DEPARfMENIJ
Charlotte, N. c., Now 20, 1868. }.
Three pounds of dry Virginia Salt will be given for
one of Bacon, and two pounds of the same quality OF
Salt for of Pork, at this once:
Dec / 1863 If Maj. C.'S.
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CONFEDERATE GOVERNMENT.

Jefferson Davis of Mississippi, President.
Alex Stephens of Georgia, Vice President.
j. P. Benjamin, of Louisiana, Secretary of State.
James A. Seldom, of Virginia, Secretary of War
c. G. Memmnger, Of South Carolina, Secretary
of the Treasury.
s. r. Mallory, of Florida, Secretary of the Navy.
Thos. II. Watts of Alabama, Chief of the Depart
ment of Justice or Attorney General.
J. H. Reagan, Of Texas. Postmaster General.
The President serves six years. ,.....
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Dr.. } 4 81, W. HENDERSON

Offers his Professional Services the citizens of the
surrounding community He has located at the late
residence of his father, D. NJ. Henderson. decd, two
miles north of Charlotte.
Feb II, 1863 aa -y-pd .-s.H a. -a..'E
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Wilmington, Charlotte & Rutherford


On and after Monday the 25th of May, 1862 the Pas
sepger Train will run on this Road (Western Divi-
sion)- daily, Sundays excepted, as follows:
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JUST RECEIVED.
ADJ'T & INSPECTOR GENL'S OFFICE, |
RICHMOND, Sept. 9th, 1868

ADJ T & INSPEUTUR EENLS OFFICE,
RICHMOND, Sept. Sth, 1868.
Special Orders
No. 2l3. EXTRACT. =.
Ill The Bureau of Conscrpton is authorized to
raise and equip in each OF the States of Georgia. South
Carolina North Carolina and Virginia, Battalion
of six companies Of Mounted Men, who furnish their.
own horses, and are not liable conscripiou to h,
under the orders of the Bureau for the purposes con-
scrpuon the arrest uesCrcrs and local
nstered for year sCoinnhuirs elect their own
officers. The Field Officers to he assigned from officers
belonging to the Enrolling service Companies rot t.,
exceed one hundred rank and file.
BY command of the Secretary of War.
(Signcd) JXo. WITHERs
Asst Adj't General.
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The History of North Carolina,
Published in 1851 by the undersigned in its preface
conceded that it contained omissions unay odaoe
many imptrfections. second edition was then prom
ised, which would remedy these defects. This is
called for He will be grateful TO any who will
point out in the dates facts in the
various counties of the State and any biographical
sketch of those who have done service in the field
State. ~ |'t %
Letters may be sent to me, care of Hon D L. Swain
..-.- .....r. JOHN II. WHEELER
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SUPERIOR SEWING SILK.

The subscriber has just received an iuvoic, Of the
very best ITALIAN SEWING SILK, which he offers
to the public at l24 cents per skein.
March ?, 1868 If j. S. PHILLIPS
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NOTICE.

- All persons indebted to FULLlNGS SPRINGS
by.note account, are hereby notified to call upon
VIM ". Grier, ex-sherif, and make immediate settle
ment. j. NJ SPRINGS
February 3, 1868 If
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MERCHANT TAILORING.

BLANK DEEDS, Warrants; Eiectments, &c,
for sale at this Office. s-ss
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Dec. l, 1868.
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Payment Of state Bounty due
Deceased Soldiers.

Jan'y !, 1862
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Book of instruction for the Piano Forte

July 9th, 1863
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1864-11-16
GLORIOUS VICTORY!
.CLEARFIELD COUNTY SOUND
TO THE CORE!
She Demands an Honorable Peace
and a Restored Union.
1891 Majority!

The following are the official re,
turns of last Tuesdays election in
Clearfcld county. The result is graf
flying in the highest degree to every
patriotic every man who thinks we
have had enough war in the foolish
effort to make the negro equal with
the white man, and who is in favor Of
an honorable peace and restored
Union. But it is all in vain. The
corrupting influences of the Admins
t;H.@tion-though impotont in Clear
feld-irave been all powerful else
where. and Mr.. Lincoln, the advocate
Of war until ."tho abandonment of
slavery" of moro conscriptions and
further taxes, has been rt'elcctcd.-
Every man who voted for LlEcoln
should shoulder his musket whenever
their master calls for more troops
This was tho issue. By their votes
they declared that we have not had
war enough, and they should not wait
for the draft
When our Abolition friends get up
their Qualification, we hope they will
be able to forget this sore rcbuke at
home. They may rejoice over what
others have done for them but for
themselves they can claim no credit.