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EXPRESS NOTICE.

OFFICE SOUTHERN EXPRESS CoMPANy,o
Charlotte, Sept. a. 1863. {
In order to avoid misunderstanding and to make
charges conform to the liability assumed, this
Company hereby gives notice that from and after Octo
Der lst 1863 shippers will be required to place their
valuation each package before it will be received
Such valuation will be inserted in the Company s
receipt and establish the liability of the Company for
the amount. The act Of Cod and the public enemy
only excepted. T. D. GILLESPIE,
Sept %, Agent.
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Sugar.

Dry Goods, Groceries, Hard
ware &C.,
By S. A. HARRIS, Auctr.
The Sale OF Messrs. Elias Cohen as heretofore ad-
vertised is postponed until Thursday the 25th of Au
gust when will sell, positively to the highest bidder,
a valuable stock of Dry Goods, Hardware and Groce-
ries
The sale will continue from day to day until the en-
tire stock is disposed Of
To Government agents, Merchants and Farmers, a
rare opportunity is here offered many articles will
be found amongst the stock worthy the attention of
buyers.
July Is, 1864.
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WANTED,

Scraped Lint and Linen Rags to send to the Hospit-
ais.
Persons who furnish either, have it in their pow
er to relieve much suffering and obtain liberal
price for it by sending the subscriber Charlotte
N c.. JAS. T. JOHNSON,
Sur. and Med. Pur, c. S. Army
Charlotte, July 18, 1864 At
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PRAYER FOR VIcroRY.-Augusta, Ga, Aug l..
Bishop Pearce, of the Methodist Episcopal
Church South, has called upon the Methodists of
the State to meet on Wednesday, August 10th, for
special prayer to God for victory, and for the ex-
pusion of the foe from our State.
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TIE WONDERFUL CADISET.-Tbe New York
Herald says:
The latest novelty at Barnum's Museum is =
highly successful exhibition of mechanical fkiIl
in the shape Of what is called the "Wonderful
Cabinet" Out of box four feet six inches high
are taken materials from which furniture is made
in sufficient quantity to cover the stage Of the lee-
turc room. Chandeliers, tables, stools, bedstead,
dining table, dishes, large tb-One, cradle boxes,
books, &c, are spread around in unlimited quaati-
ties The wonder at first seems to be how 50
much could ever have been placed in the ttIe box,
but as the process goes the only question is how
the stage Is going to hold the pumbcr of articles
which, on every side are springing up from almost
nothing. Tae inventor, Herr Nsdolsko, Pole, IS
present Of the exhibition and shows bis wecbapi-
cal skill nearly as much in putting together bis
stock ofhousehold furniture as he did in theorgi-
nal construction.
This Cabinet measures only feet inches in
heigh..is 8 feet wide and feet thick, and con-
tains 300 varieties OF elaborate, full sized strong
and useful pieces of furniture; including dining
table. IL feet long, with "a covers laid completely,
Is other tables, 9 garden chairs, other chairs,
lamps. chandeliers and candle sticks with candles
lighted, full bed and bed steads, with hangings
complete.
A woDderfal people at tricks are the yankees.
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II II E
wRSS' STERN DRMDGnAT,
3Publi>hed every Tuesday,@
BY
WILLIAM J. YATES,
EDITOR PROPRIETOR.
NEU0q EISN E4UEUN ON
$50 IN ADVANCE.

nsz~ Transient advertisements must be paid for in
advance.
hay Advertisements not marked on the manuscript
for a specific time will be inserted until forbid, and
charged accordingly.
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A CUTE YANKEE-The Macon Confederate of
the 2lst, says:
One of the Yankee officers ut Camp OglethTops
came escaping yesterday. He blAeksd his
face and hands, donned 4 ragged suit, picked mp
spade and proceeded to the outlet, remarked to tho
sentinel that his master had sent him to carry tho
spade home The sentinel made no objection aud
out he went. He proceeded bat a short distance
when kceneycd soldier perceived, through su
opening in his shirt, glimpse Of bis skin. He
Immediately "s1elt rat and marched tho cute
Yankee back to his old quarters. We suppose the
sentinels, will hereafter keep sharp lookout for
these black skinned white men.
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BACON FOR SOLDIERS FAMILIES.

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA,)
SUBSTANCE DEPARTMENT,
Raleigh, June 27, 1864.
TO COUNTY COMMISSIONERS:
prepared to sell at cost, any of the counties
of this State for the of INDECENT families of Soldiers
portion of the Bacon accumulated for that purpose.
County Commissioners, who in need of bacon will
communicate with me-
THOS. D. HOGG, Maj. & c. S.
July 4, 1854 At
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sar Maj Charles NJ. Roberts, with portion OF
the 18th Battalion, attack ed cawp of the enemy
near the Tennessee line, one day last week, killing
seven, capturing six, and bringing off twenty hor-
ses. Maj. Roberts did not lose man killed or
wounded The prisoners have arrived here. There
are no better fighting material thanIc can be found
in the l4th Battalion, and no better leader for
gallant men than Charlie Roberts.--Asheriue
Ners
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AN ACT TO AMEND AN ACT IN RELATION TO
THE MILITIA AND A GUARD FOR HOME
DEEENCE
The New York herald., 1864-02-20
THE NBwsrArER DESPATCH.
rhe skating Yesterday.

The cheerful, eracng weather yesterday. attended by
bright sunshine, brought out the skaters in goody
numbers on the Park ice The lower pond was frozen
solid although the surface was rough In places the
ice was very good, considering the rapid and uneven
in which IL was formed The upper pond 10
splendid order, with the exception OF large hole near
the iron bridge Inc conservatory pond also In
celent condition. The carefully paned and the
hillocks OF ice removed several places by hand. The
ball up ~ daylight. but one seemed willing TO
take advantage Of the easy morning skating although
the ice far better condition at that hour than at
noon. About thirty thousand persons visited the ice
yesterday during the day and evening 10 day being
Saturday large crowd is expected 10 be present and 10
morrow, weather permitting, every body win be the
ce, az perhaps i may be the last Sunday Of the skating
sensor The elrefs also appear 50 take advantage the
reappeasance of the ice, several rnks were formed
yesterday on their special reserve
A goodly assemblage visited the rfih avenue POND
yesterday aud st larger one may be expected day
a full band VIII De p attendance and with the tue
weather aud good ce the will certainly DC very
pleasant The auuoy ng crustatone bave been removed
and the surface is now ioleraby smooth.
7
s1srAsS TAR nAusts.--Hanager iacxson, Il tto wn-
ier Garden viii Eiye to-day al one .ock or
the benefit ot tho sanitary FAIR The fokel " tcave
Man viii he played aud Mrs. Florence Will sing comic
song in Gormau iha managers o. tue other theatres ),
follow MIR iactsops example,
The New York herald., 1864-02-20


The funds we're heavy and sensitive under The news
slight The quotations on the I'D OF February were 90
me demand for discount was 10 fair extent at un.
changed rates.
Cold was flowing TO The Bank Of England.
LONDON, Feb. 4, 1864.
Consols 90 a QOir for money.
Illinois Central shares % ~ dsconnt Erjcs ~ A
The commercial discount market without material
alteration but the stock Exchange yesterday there
a dimnution ia the demand for money, and short
loans were reported at GA a yer cent.
LIVERPOOL eoTTos MARKET.
LIVERPOOL, Feb 3--p NJ
The sales OF three days including to-day "Wednesday
add up 10 600 bales including GOO for export and spe
cnation. The market has been irregular and rather
easier but day there has been disposition TO buy
at the reduction.
LIVERPOOL, Feb 4. 1854
Cotton quiet and unchanged sales ZOO bales ncud.
ing 800 TO spectators and importers.
LIVERPOOL PROVISIONS MARKET.
rrovsions steady. Beef steady lork steady. Bacon
lrm Butter easier Lard Grm, al sSe s3s. I'd. raj
low very dull
LIVERPOOL rR0IUCE MARLET.
Ashes quiet aud steady. SOgsr dn and unchanged.
Coffee steady Rice inactive hos.r Gnei spirits tur-
Ientue hrmer Petroleum dull ~ is lod ior refined.
LONDON MARKETS.
Preadstuts tending upward. sugar easer. coffee firm
Tea guct and firm. Rcc qaiet aud steady. lallow uat
rnE IArFsr MAREErs.
Lnfmoct Ftb. s-.p N.
hreadsturs firm and unchanged.
PROVISIONS quot and aleady.
lrodue9 qaict and steady
The New York herald., 1864-02-20

OF the war on the part OF Austria and Prussia against
Denmark now deintvely existing is such as TO mperi
the ships of those nations present the ports Of this
country (Engand), if they should put 10 sea and meet
with Danish cruisers has been subject Of anxious dis
cusson the part Of the persons interested. Appa
commerce will not likely pass into the hands Of neu
trails.
The London Shipping Gazette Of the 4th instant says
the war Denmark has created suspension Of our ope
rations with the Baltic.
state that although reghts offering at those places,
shpmasters prefer wait the turn OF events Or at all
events exhibit disposition to commence their return
VOYAGE The first vessel detained under the Danish em-
barge is the Prussan bark Myrtha from Meme TO Lon
don under average at Esnore, in which port she has
been stopped The fleet the disposal OF the Danish
government Is sad will be more than equal to this
service.
The New York herald., 1864-02-20
MR.. r. @. WILSON'S DESPATCH.


The Academy Of Music was crowded to replcton last
evening Faust is certainly the great attraction Of the
season. II seems grow upon the public at each repre-
scntation The artists become and perfect In
their different roles and the.opera Of gains from
that fact Last evening the performance truly aris.
tic that the public realized this was proved by the
warmth of their applause IL viii he quite impossible for
Mr. Maretzck to aside ,hs opera while the public give
such unequvoca sgns their appreciation OF its beau.
ties.
To-day there will be grand matinee at tho Academy
OF Music Norma will DO sung, with Mme Medor Suzer
and ~ignor Maziolcni 10 tho cast.
ON Monday evening Signor Brgnoii makes his rsntrse
in II purilani This event will csuse pleasurabe emo.
zion in our musical circles and will agreeaby vary the
current OF our operate No rivalry y intended
between Sgnors Mazzoleni and Brgno. They totally
different 10 style MaIetzek has engaged Brigno that
he may Ibe enabled 20 give his patrons variety Of
opera not with desire Of comparing The merits OF the
artists.
ana we anticipate a splendid performance Of the Puritan,
a. he Is in Inc voice.
The New York herald., 1864-02-20
IMPORTANT FROM CHATTANOOGA.
All Rebels, with Their Property, Ordered to
the East Side Of the ChattahoOchie,
&e.. &C.. 10.

CINCINNATI, FeD. ~, 1864.
A Chattanooga despatch says
The weather has very che past two days. and
the troops on the march and camp have suffered
considerably.
There was slight fall Of snow yesterday.
Governor Brown, OF Georgia, has ordered all citizens,
with their property to move to the east side of the
Chattahocche river pain OF having their property
confscated
IL is reported that the rebels are building an immense
armory at Macon, Ca
General steadman has assumed command At Chatta.
nooga
Another despatch from Chattanooga says
Adutan General Thomas is here organizing the colored
troops.
The statements teegraphed from here that this army
Is moving on Dalton are false.
Information has received that General Johnston
thinking that we have weakened this point by reinforcing
our army at Knoxville, preparing to attack ChAtta-
nooga.
Colonel Burke has returned from the rebel lines with
two officers and twenty privaes whose exchange he
effected under flag Of truce.
The Rebels Concentrating at Dalton
Our Troops Ready 60 Move, &c.
CHATTANOOGA, Feb 10, 1864
Geferal Johnston his forces Dalton
and advanced his picket line Rnggold He is also
fearful Of an attack spare renforcemens fo
Polk
There is tide OF veteran volunteers being to tn
| 'front.' Every on the Nashville and Chattanoog
Railroad is wanted for the transportation OF troops.
Everything is quiet here, although in condition to NOV
Immediately on order.
The New York herald., 1864-02-20


Kmu, Feb. 2-e16P. n.
A severe engagement, lasting three hours, took place
this afternoon near Missunde, the schley Troops Of
all arms we're engaged, especially artillery Tho
Danes were repulsed At tho tets d. p0nt.
CoPENHAaES, Feb. 2, 1884.
According 70 reliable information, engagement
between the Danish and German troops has taken place
near Missunde to-day, and minor engagements near
Breckcnd0rf.
COPENHAGEN, Feb. 2-ll4lPM.
The following despatch has been received here this
evening"
The German attack upon Missunde commenced at ten
M. and lasted until four p. NJ TO day. Notwithsand
sion Of the Danish troops. One regiment and half Of
the Danish infantry were engaged. Tho engagement
between the outposts which took place near Brecken
special telegram TO the London Zines is as foiows-
SculEswlG, Feb. 1880 p N.
This morning, at ten o'clock. the Germans drove the
Danes from their outposts before the strong position OF
Missunde, and attacked Missunde itself, but were re-
pulsed, and the Danes retook their position g.. M
The fight lasted six hours.
DETAILS OF THE BATTLE. .,.
PRussIAN HEADQU ARrERs, Feb. 3, 1864.
Prince Frederick Charles Of Prussia employed So
veDtyLonr guns in the attack upon Mssunde yester-
day his Royal Hghness ipced that the Danes
would offer resistance to the Austrian and Prus
These A6re one hundred killed and wounded in yester
days engagement. Tho troops behaved with great va
lor The vanguard Of the eleventh infantry brigade
were under IRE. Missunde in flames.
RENDslt Ra, Feb 8, 1864.
The Danish prisoners taken in the attack upon Mis-
supde we're brought in here TO- day.
heavy cannonade from their forts against the storm
ing parties Of German Infantry ensued The loss OF the
latter estimated hundred men, among whom are
several superior officers.
The nanes continue the cannonade to-day. The rrus-
have brought heavy artillery to the 'front.' Boats
ready for the transport Of troops the Sohley
LONDON, Feb. 8, 1854.
The London Herald has received the following special
telegram
RENDsBURa, Feb. 3--1030 A. NJ.
About 100 wounded arrived here this morning from the
storming Of Missunde.
Yesterday the Germans repulsed four times, and
finally retreated. Thaw and rain set in
ENGLISH REPORT OF THE LOSSES ON BOTH SIDES.
LIVERPOOL, Feb. a, 1854.
There has been renewal Of the attack on Missunde
by the Germans.
The Danish loss was from 100 TO 200.
The Prussan loss was from $50 to 800, and ac-
counts say that IL much greater than this.
The Danes had one officer killed and four wounded.
The New York herald., 1864-02-20
NEWS FROM EAST TENNESSEE.

Lonstrcet's Rebel Forces Falling Back.
CHATTANOOGA, Feb. 10, 1864.
Adutant General Thomas and staff have returned from
Knoxville.
The officers OF the party report that that Longstreet
in retreat beyond the French Broad, to avoid
men Of our greatly superior forces.
Nashville and Knoxville connected by railroad,
with the exception OF hundred yards at Loudon
and passenger trains running The bridge at Loudon
will be finished before week.
The New York herald., 1864-02-20

TasEE SOLDIERS rRogEs DEArH.We learn that three
men irose 10 death on Rkers Island during Wednesday
night We have not learned the PARTICULARS but judgag
from The saoiy protection provided oy the government
fof or srcs 90 tho ISLAND We ouly wonder that more
wafe rot sacrificed The military authorities should bear
in miud ihat hc volunteers who taken TO Rikcrs
lelana are ruuscd tp the harkhips Of camp lie ADD
slcuid be uswud win httlc norc ccrrasetn
The New York herald., 1864-02-20
the ARMY OF the POTOMAC.

Capture OF Twenty-eight OF Mosby's
Guerillas-Despatch from Gen. Meade,
&C., sc.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 10, 1864.
The following despatch has been received at head
quarters
HsApQuARTERs, ARMY THE PoroaAc,
Feb IS, 1864. !
Major General HAIlEcK General in Chief
General Peasanton, Chief Of Cavalry, reports that
scouting party, from General Gregg's command at
warrenton captured today at Piedmont twenty eight
OF Mosby's men. GEO. G. MEADE, Major General.
The New York herald., 1864-02-20
NEWS FROM new ORLEANS.
ARRIVAL OF The STEAMSHIP HAVANA.
Defeat Of the Rebel General
Dick Taylor,
kes, kess &ss

The United States mail steamship Havana, Captain
Greene which left New Orleans the 9th and Havana
on the 18th inst arrived at this port yesterday morning
The Havana brings files and special correspondence
from both places.
We are indebted to Purser Huertas OF the Havana for
the prompt delivery Of our letters and exchanges.
The Havana reports the defeat Of the rebel General
Dick Taylor by the Union troops stationed opposite
Natchez.
The Havana brings the following passengers
From New OrleansJ. r. Hamilton, lady and daughter;
F. Avendano Mrs. c. Trefoz, Mrs. Demants and daugn-
ter, M. Demants, r. Kohvitz, H. Goodsl, T. H. Wilson,
II. W. Goodwin G. D. Scofeld, John Linton, f. b. Null
lany. James II Landers. George NJ. Flanders, MOTIFS
McAugh, W Constable, X. W. Butterfeld, w. Stevens
jackson p Little From Havana-M. Ros ana lady, Mrs
A. Chataque, Jules Brsng, A. Davidof. j. Brulay John
Thomas, George Gilroy j. Bachelor, l.. L. Garcia.
MIR. Henry ThOmpson's DesPatch.
NEW ORLEANS Feb. 8, 1864.
We have just received the following important news BY
telegraph
On Sunday last Gen. Dick Taylor attacked our troops
stationed opposite Natchez, and was repulsed with con-
siderable loss and driven six miles, The attack was re-
newcd yesterday morning, when the rebels were unsuc
cess:u being again repulsed with loss. The enemy Q
force numbered three thousand.
SCENE OF DICK TAYLOR's REPULsE.
The New York herald., 1864-02-20
Napoicor's Policy Towards the Combat

Tho Paris correspondent Of the london Tiatss says
Tho Emperor e reported be resolved oan ever To
tako active part in the Danish question. bu to edve
TO England all the difficulties and all the glory 81 norvcn
ton His Majesty feels deep regret ~ what has come
70 pass England had her own way IN Crock auEs ana
sbe must now manage the best she can Win ansb
lie viii content himself with watching the course o. az
AIRS, and VIII act according to circumstances y IS
the idea "A Congress
The New York herald., 1864-02-20
QUEEN VlCTORINS SPEECH TO PARLlAMEN

me steomsbip City Of Manchester, Capt Halcrow,
which lett Liverpool at three NJ Sd Queens.
town the An Of February arrived at this rort yeser
day evening.
The is four days later, and Of very important
character.
1t 10 confirmed that the ship Martaban destroyed by
the Alabama, was formerly the American bark Texan
Star. ~
The Alabama was the watch for vessels fifty miles
south Of Rangoon, India, on the 9th Of January
Sbo could not therefore, have been bockadedsin the
pert of Annoy China on od Of January, reported
from San Francisco.-ED. HERALD
The war between Denmark and Germany COM
meDced on the Cd instant, by assault OF the Germans
on the Danish works at Mssnnde.
The London Times has an editorial on Mr.. Seward's
Mr. Adams press the claims for damages
done by the Alabama and reerates its oft expressed
arguments against the liability OF the British govern
mept. II Questions whether Secretary Seward is in
earnest, but win suspect him Of design seek
quarrel with England.
The appeal 10 the Alexandra for the 9th Of
February 1t is stated objections will be taken to
the Crowns proceedings.
The Duchess Of died at Venice on the LIST Of Feb
ruary.
The result Of the Italian elections generally
able tbe moderate party Garibald succeeded
u Palermo, being beaten by Sgnor Robanda At Naples
6tg Colonna had Withdrawn IN favor OF Garibald
The session Of the French Corps Iegsatif the
"a inst psorogued usti the 4th Of April.
The Tslsgraphic Journal announces that, from pruden
tal motives, the Atlantic Telegraph Company have post
poDcd the laying Of the Atlantic cable until year
IN the Divorce Court, the "a inst. motion
n the where Lord Pamerston appears the CO
spondsnt that rule be made absolute calling upon the
pcttouer show why he should proceed with
the cause that II should be of The petit
>oner, ORane, in letter to his solicitor decides TO drop
she sus but at the time asseSs his ability to prove
Ais allegations.
The Paris Bourse opened fiat, but closed firm at
81. 25c., or 90 higher than on the % instant
She Paris Pays announces that Austria s making
msnts the Mncio.
despatch from Bombay Of January IA reports:-Cot
ton 10 20 rupees lower. Shirtngs unchanged. Yarns
Aall. Freigbts to Liverpool, 75s. sos. Exchange,
- I'D Is. l4d. Export OF cotton for the fortnight
only 20 600 bales.
The war the frontier Of India Is ended. Sir john
Laurence, the Governor General, had arrived out
The steamships Glasgow aud Sidon arrived out on the
ID, and tho Teutonia the 4th Instant
Tho City or London reached Liverpool at nine p NJ
tho 3D. aud the Hbernan early the morning OF the Cd
inslant
The New York herald., 1864-02-20

General Grover has secured the country with his cav
airy in the neehoorhood OF Madisonvile, across Lake
Poncharrain, broken up conscript camps within cir
cult OF fifty sixty miles, and captured several oil the
enemy large quantity Of beef cattle, sheep and horses
have been brought in No loss on our side.
Captain stephen Hoyt, old resident Of ST. Louis, has
been appointed Acting Mayor OF the city. He native
OF Massachusetts,, and served 10 the Mexican war.
The New York herald., 1864-02-20

against Echsrnords whsrsupon the 6rss dvsioo ~ ~
army took up position the Schley, and occupies s's
works near Masundc.
Nothing important has occurred during The ssns Ine
snemys outposts probably near the SoEse ana d.
oDsO
The New York herald., 1864-02-20
Victorious Advance Of Gen. Sher-
mans Expedition.
Destruction Of Bridges ON the Mobile
and ohio Railroad.
Rebel Report of q Battle at En-
terPrise, Miss.
Defeat Of the Enemy by General
Smiths Cavalry,
&ess &e.s As.

We have received information that cavalry
General Smith, had had an engagement with the enemy
between jackson, Miss, and Meridian, and defeated
them. This II IL be correct will psure the OF
our expedition.
despatch from Chattanooga contains the following
important Intelligence
General shermans troops have destroyed the bridges
on the Mobile and Ohio Railroad, thereby severing the
connection between General Polk's forces.
Mobile rebel papers report battle at Enterprise Miss
with unknown results.
The rebels have no hope Of repelng the advance OF
General Sherman.
CHATTANOOGA, Feb. 10, 1884.
The Mobile Ne,U says that Polk has been shamefully
outgeneraled.
General Sherman had advanced beyond Meridian, be.
tween tho Bishop aud Montgomery and Marietta
The Rtbel has Of hard fight In Mississippi the
18th, but gives particulars.