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mysterious malady, can only be attained by an
early attention in preventing vessels from in
fected places performing their quarantine near
healthy towns; for, although the disease may
not develop itself with the same intensity in one
place as another, owing to atmosphere and other
causes, still there is no doubt that Cholera can
be communicated when the vicinity is too close,
through the medium of the air, naolyre quaran-
tine and all its present regulations.
Some distant point should have been chosen
for the complete isolation of vessels coming from
Alex andria, and there to perform their quaran-
tine; for instance one of the numerous islands Of
the Archipelago, far away from any of the
thickly populated towns in Turkey.
am, &c, +. G.
Dardaneles, July 26. =
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TIE CHOLERA.

To the Editor of the Levant Herald
Sir: During the prevalence OF the Cholera
Morbus in the different parts of Turkey, any
remarks that may tend to the better knowledge
of the mysterious disease and its development
may be acceptable, and l have therefore taken
the liberty of addressing you the following, the
result of my observations
Cholera can be communicated
l. By persons direct, who carry the seeds Of
the disease Cor vitiated air) with them.
2. BY clothes or other articles used by the sick.
3 By infected vessels or lszarettos which,
though isolated, are too near healthy towns and
these generating vtiated air, it soon passes the
imaginary boundaries of quarantine.
In proof OF these assertions I may remark
1st The Cholera in the present instance was
introduced in Arabia by pilgrims from India,
bringing with them the seeds of the disease.
1t did no. develop itself until the period Of the
Courban- Bairam, W then the thousands of animals
sacrificed, of every size from camel downwards,
were left to pUtrefy; the eff1uvium, combined
with the ascent of the holy hill by the pilgrims,
bare headed, in burning tropical sun, and the
free use of all kinds Of unwholesome fruits and
vegetables, was Immediately succeeded by the
outbreak of the disease. At Djeddah it assumed
a comparatively mild form, only ten per cent of
the cases proving fatal The pilgrims on their
passage through Egypt communicated the dis
ease which unfortunately proved to be Of more
fatal type.
The Cholera was also introduced into Turkey,
at the commencement Of the Crimean war, by
French steamer with troops from Algicrs. On
: her arrival at Gallipoli it was whispered few
cases had occurred during the voyage. The
troops were, however, landed; in few days
Cholera ragged, and the French lost upwards of
1000 men from the disease in this town alone.
From Galiipoli the disease was introduced into
sthe French hospital at Abydos by few patients
attacked with the malady sent from. thence
Nearly .he whole of the other patients were
shortly after taken with Cholera
I'd. The disease from Abydos hospital was
communicated to the Dardanelles. The first
persons attacked were the washerwomaa and her
daughter, who washed the dirty linen sent to
them from the hospital. They died and the
eenalady soon spread in the town.
3D. Durng the present outbreak of Cholera
the preeautiea of placing in quarantine the YES
sells and passengers from Alexandra has not
prevented the malady from spreading beyond
the vessels and boundaries el the lazarettos, as
instanced at ConstaBtinople, Smyrna and the
Dardauelles, whore it commenced chiefly in the
immediate neighborhood Of the lazaretto. 1t is
certain the Egyptian frigatc should never have
been admitted into the vicinity of Constantine
: pie, nor the steamers from Alexandria allowed
TO anchor near Smyrna or the Dardanelles, still
less the passengers landed in the different laza-
.rettos Security, as far as we can judge of this
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LIFE IN PITTsBURG.-Pittsburg is queer
place. Eating noses aud ears and chewing fin-
gers is very common amusement there. But
some of its citizens have a more delicate taste.
Last week three men went into lager beer sa-
loon and the two commenced catching all the
flies therein, while the third ate the insects as
as fast as caught, on bet that be could eat
them quicker than his companions could catch
them They were arrested and fined three dol
lars each for the fun.
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NEW STORE, NEW FIRM, AND
NEW obs!
DUIS a, HEILIG,

DUL5 60 HEIIIG,
Have just opened an assortment Of Goods adapted
to the wants of the public at their New Store, OPP
posite the Court House.
Hats and Caps.
Ladies and Gentlemen in want of Hat, caps,
cannot fail to be suited, assortment has been
carefully selected by ourselves.
Shoes.
We have hand Ladies' and Gentlenen's Shoes
of almost every quality.
Glass and Crockery Ware.
Such as Tumblers, Goblets Casters, Kerosene
Lamps, Dishes, Plates, Cups and Saucers &c, &c.
Those in need of such articles will do well to give
call before purchasing elsewhere.
Dry Goods and Fancy Articles.
Call and see stock. We the public
viii be pleased with the selections.
We have also assortment of
Hardware,
such as Spades, Shovels, Forks, Pad Locks, Curry
Combs and Brushes Cutlery &c, &c, &c.
Petroleum.
This new OIL for Lamps burns with peculiar
brightness, and can be used in the old Kerosene
Lamps without the least danger. .- .
The above articles, and many others not enumer-
ated, intend TO sell at the lowest Cash prices.
Please give us call.
Country Produce taken in exchange for Goods, or
bought at market prices.
DULS HELLO.
Sept IL, 1865
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SYNOPSIS oF VALUABLE LEGAL OPINION
An exchange says the Attorney General of
Massachusetts, has given the following opinion :
81 thoroughly convinced that Stonewall
Jackson died from wounds received from the
Massachusetts, First Regiment"
AS no one would be more likely to know the
facts in the case, We should think, With most
people, this opinion would settle the question
We understand, however, that it is likely to go
up to the Massachusetts, Supreme Court.
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A recent order Of 1t. Col Tyler, published
in the Newberry Herald. (says the WinHsboro
S. C. News,) prohibits all persons from demaud-
ing receiving greater discount on U. s.
Treasury Notes than forty three per cent. GAN
iDfractious or attempts at evasion of this order
will be severely dealt with"
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Public Sale Of
HOUSEHOLD 4 KITCHEN FURNITURE,
and House for Rent.

The Subscriber will sell at Public Auction, on
Tuesday the leph September, ct his residence (Mr
Chas Spratts housed all his Household and Kitchen
Furniture, consisting Of
Rosewood Piano and Cover,
Mahogany Sofa,
q Chairs,
Marble top Sideboard
(" Bureau,
3 Rocking Chairs,
dozen Cane Seat Chairs,
Wood
l Mahogany Writing Desk,
{" Parlor Table,
az Dining Table,
Black Walnut Extension Table,
l Enameed Cottage Set,
l Tester Bedstead and Trund;e Bed,
Mahogany and other Candle Stands and 0ttomans,
Hair and Shuck Mattresses, Pillows, BE,
Tapestry and other Carpets Rings, &c,
Damask Curtains, Window Shades and Fixtures,
Crockery, China and Glassware,
Kitchen Furniture, Stoves, Books,
aud many other articles too numerous TO mention,
comprising almost every article necessarytO House
keeping.
The House will be rented for the balance of the
year. Sale to commence at 10 oclock, A NJ.
: TERMS CASH l.. BAUDER.
S. A. HARRIS, Auctioneer.
Sept IL, 1865 1t
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From the Raleigh Standard.
THE CHOLERA.

We lay before our readers circular sent. by
the Secretary of State to the Governors of all
the States, in relation to the Asiatic Cholera
1t is o most fearful and unmanageable disease.
We learn that the Governor and General Ruger
will take all means in their power to prevent
Infected vessels from visiting our ports, and to
keep the cities OF the State as clearly as posi-
BILE. 1t is also important that every housekecper
in the cities and towns should keep his premises
in the purest possible condition.
SURGEON GENERALS OFFICE
Washington City, D. C., Aug. 80, 1865.
Hon. VIM. H. Seward, Secretary of State:
Sir In the absence of the Surgeon General,
i have the honor to acknowledge the receipt OF
your communication Of the Gath instant, en-
closing Dispatch from Mr. Morris, Minister Res
ident of the United States at Constantinople,
relative to the ravages Of the Cholera in that
quarter, &c, and would most respectfully re-
commend that the attention of the Governors of
States be invited to the facts contained therein,
with view to the prompt establishment Of
rigid quarantine regulations, to prevent, if pos
sible, the introduction of Cholera into this
country.
The dispatch from Mr. Morris and enclosed
paper; are herewith respectfully returned
Very respectfully, your obi serv't,
G. III. CRANE,
Acting Surgeon General.
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legation Of y. $. Of america,
CoNsTANTINopLE.

Legation Of L. ). Of america, !
CoNsTANTINopLE
Hon VIM. II. Seward, Secretary of State:
Sir: have the honor to acknowledge the re-
ceipt of despatch, No 90.
regret being obliged to state that the Cholera
continues to extend its ravages, notwithstanding
the efforts making by the government to arrest
; its progress Whatever may be the opinion of
medical men, it is evident that it is propagated
where the first deaths from an Egyptian man-of-
war took place, aud has thence gradually ex-
tended itself over the Christian quarter of Pera
and through Stamboul (Constantinople proper.)
In the most infected region, Cassim Pache,
where it originally broke out-a quarter inhab
tied chiefly by workmcn connected with the
navy yard, and situated 10 low valley, encom-
passed by high hills with imperfect drainage
it has been very fatal, having attacked almost
the entire population. Such have been its raw
ages there that the Government has ordered all
the large khans and buildings occupied by many
persons together, to be vacated, and has provi-
ded tents for them on the heights surrounding
the city.
Had proper quarantine measures been taken
at first, the introduction of the Cholera from
Egypt might have. been prevented 1t seems
10 me, from experience here, that it will be
advisable in the United States 10 guard against
it'by the most rigid quarantine regulations.
Otherwise, if it once enters the country, it will
be very fatal, in consequence Of the great. desti
tuition prevailing in Virginia and other of the
Southern States, and of the diseases which al
ways follow in the train of war.
The published number of deaths per day now
is about one hundred and sixty, but they are
known to largely exceed that number. The
whole number Of deaths from the origin of the
disease to the present time is about two thousand.
A great panic prevails among the population,
particularly the Christian portion of it, and peo-
pie are fleeing by thousands in every direction
from the city. 1t is hoped, however, that the
sanitary measures adopted by the Government,
and pursued with great energy, will have the
effect sooner or later to arrest the epidemic.
With great respect, your ob't serv't,
L JOY MORRIS.
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Petersburg Iron Works,

IETERSBORG, vi,
prepared to do all kinds of Cast and Wrot Iron
Work Have on hand an extensive assortment of
Patterns for all kinds of Rail Road work, Saw and
Grist Mills Staff mary Engines aud Factory work.
Plough Castings of all patterns by the single point
or in quantities. Merchants supplied with Plough
Castings and Ploughs complete reasonable terms.
Passenger and Freight Cars built at short notice.
Orders solicited and prompt attention given to all
work I. ALPHONSE JACKSON,
Sept H. 1865 2mpd Superintendent
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To Contractors and Bridge Builders.

OFFICE RALEIGH CASTOR RAILROAD COMPANY,
Raleigh, N. c., September I'd, 1866.
Plans and Proposals for building Bridge over
Cedar Creek on the Raleigh Gaston Railroad, will
be received at this office until the 18th day OF Sep
TENDER, 1865.
Bridge Builders may submit plans for a wooden
bridge constructed on the "Howe Truss plan" also
plans for n stone culvert. Each plan must be ac-
companied by proposals. The Company reserves
the right to reject any or all proposals.
The Contractor to do-au the work and furnish all
the material The transportation OF the material
will be at the cost of the Company when the same
has to be carried by Railroads or Steamboats,.
r. w. LASSITER,
President Raleigh CASTOR II. r. Co.
Sept IL, :s65 It
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SPECIE GOING SoUTH.-The New York
Commercial says: We have the best authority
for believing that the amount of specie sent
South, overland, has for late weeks averaged
nearly one million dollars per week.
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TREASURY DEPARTMENT.

OFFICE OF THE COMPTROLLER OF THE TREASURY, =
WASHINGTON Aug 80, 1866.
Whereas by satisfactory evidence presented to the
undersigned, it has been made to appear that the
FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF CHARLOTTE in
the Town OF Charlotte, in the County of Necklen-
burg, and State of North Carolina, has been duly
organized under and according to the requirements
of the Act of Congress entitled IAN Act TO provide
a National Currency, secured by pledge of United
States Bonds and to provide for the circulation and
redemption thereof" approved June 3D. 1864, and
has complied with all the provisions of said Act
qnired to be complied with before commencing the
business of Banking under said Act;
Now. THEREFORE, /, Freeman Clarke, Comptroller
of the Treasury, do hereby certify that "The First
National Bank of Charlotte" in the town of Char
loite, in the county of Mecklenburg and State of
North Carolina is authorized to commence the
business of Banking under the Act aforesaid.
-, In testimony whereof. witness my hand
L. s. and seal of Office this thirtieb day of Au-
49, gust, 1865.
FREEMAN CLARKE,
Sept Il, 1865. en- Comptroller.
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Rev. Philip Courtney, of the NJ E. Church,
died at his residence, on Church Hill, in the city
of Richmond, last week. Mr. Courtney had at
tanned to very advanced age, and has probably
solemnized the rites of marriage with more cou-
pies than any other minister the Continent.
Twenty years ago, the number had reached one
tbouS.nd
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President johnson and the Property already
Confscoted.-A telegram from Washington,
says:
at is stated here, on the very best authority,
that President johnson lately made the impor-
tant declaration to the Alabama delegation, who
complained to him of the blighting effect of the
proceedings in confscation in that State, that
mo con6scation- could take place, or have legal
effect, except after legal conviction of the par
ties for treason If this be true, this decision
will have he effect to upset and render null
and void every act of confscation that has been
enforced at the South, as in case have parties
been previously tried and convicted Of treason
at is also stated that Chief Justice Chase
has expressed the same opinioa:''
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Fail Fashions an >Ne,o Iork-It may interest
the ladies in pursuit of the latest fashions, to
know that bonnets in New York this fall are
made lower in the neck, leaving less room FOR
waterfalls which will probably be tabooed al
together before Christmas. Gilt ornaments are
ir vogue, many of the designs representing coin.
Cloaks are to be worn full in the back Small
sleeves still rredomina:e;- some closely fitting
at the hand. The regular fall fashions, how
ever, will not "open" till the 1st of October
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H~ We are authorized to an
nounce JAMES III. MOORE as q candidate for Prin-
cipal Clerk of tho " c. State Convention.
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LEWIS 8. WILLIAMS. wM. @. NOBLE. RoBr. NJ. OATES.
WILLIAMS, NOBLE & OATES,
General Commission Merchants,

No. l26 Pearl Street,
NEW YORK
Special attention given to the sale ofCotton, To-
bacco, Naval Stores, Yarn and Domestics.
. REFERENCES.
Davis, Rhodes 4 Co., New York,
A Y Stokes 20, Richmond, Va.
John Lyon, Petersburg, Va.
W.T. Sutherland Danvlle, Va.
John 7 Davis, Lynchburg, Va.
John Wilkes, Prest. LIST Ma Bank, Charlotte nc
Dewey, Cashier State Bank, Raleigh, N. e.
Hughes 4 Dill, Newbern, N. G.
CIV Williams & CO, Charleston, s. G.
RMJohnston, Prest. Elk. Bank, Columbia, sc.
Phinizy Clayton, Augusta, Ga.
John Ross & Son, Macon, Ga.
FM Giimer,. Montgomery, Ala.
Hamilton, Young Rush, Mobile, Ala.
Charles Baskerville, Columbus, Miss.
: G W Williams Co, Fayetteville, N. C..
September IL, 1865
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A BLACK ED1ToR's Op1NroN-"The Black
Republican" is newspaper in New Orleans,
edited by colored man Ga clergyman who it
would seem from the following does not think
that the elevation of his brethren is TO be &C.
compiished by voting and tax paying: "The
colorea man and the white man cannot live to-
gether in this country, they must, and will have
to separate unless the Congress of the nation
will give them place for themselves, for as it
was with Abrsham and Lot, so it is with as, ard
the sooner We seek home for our rising gene
ration, tie better it will be for US. Our fnal
destiny, SO far can dimly see, is that in three
hundred years it will bea rare thing to see
colored man in this country. Like the Indian,
our race is destined to become extinct in this
country, unless wemove ourselves"
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HILLSBORO'
N. G.. MILITARY ACADEMY.

The eighth Academic year of this Institution will
begin on Monday, the I'd day of October, 1865.
Excepting the Military feature, the general plan
of the Academy, discipline course of study, &c,
will be heretofore.
TERMS: One hundred and FIVE (SIo5) fer the first
three months of the term, Payable il Advance.
This charge will cover all expense for board, fuel,
lights washing, tuition, use oftext books and med
ical attendance. Each student must furnish cloth
ing for single bed Circulars furnished on appli-
cation to j. B. WHITE,
Superintendent H. N. A.
Late Sup't of s. G. Military Academy.
Sept II, 1865 At
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THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK
OF Charlotte, N. e..
BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
Organized August, Ii

BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
John Wilkes, President, Guion,
T. w. Dewey, Cashier Nye Hutchson,
Thos Brem, Jno 81 Springs,
John Mcdonald,
This Bank having been duly organized, is
prepared to transact General Banking and Ex-
change Business
This Bank will buy the Notes of most of the South
ern Banks; will give prompt attention 10 collections
this other accessible points; to the adjustment
of old claims and receive any other business that
can be attended TO by this Association.
U. S. Revenue Stamps for sale ); Gold and Silver
coin and Bank Bills bought and sold.
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NORTHERN TWsTIMoNY-It is clear that
there is to be DO reunion Of the Methodist
Church, with their Northern brethren, on the
score Of the radicalism Of the latter, and the
tendency of its ministers to preach partizan and
sectional politics, rather than the pure Gospel of
Christ The Northern Methodists may deny
that allegation, but the experiences OF the past
four years, and every days observation even
now, tend but to confirm the truthfulness Of it.
The Northern Methodist pulpit during the war,
set up for itself new god,-and a stranger 60
ing in among them mi ht almost be tempted to
believe that that god was the "Negro," and
not the God of Abraham, Isaac and jacob
These are facts-but it will do no good to blink
them.-N Y. Express.
Very few Of our readers have any idea Of the
number Of frst-class ocean steamers which, re-
leased from Government service since the end
of the war, have been bought by private indi
yduals aad companies, and are now engaged In
the carrying trade between New York and the
various Southern cities,
There are now plying between New York
and New Orleans thirty-three ocean steamers !;
Charleston. eleven; Wilmington, nine; Savau-
nah, nine; Mobile, six; Newbern, six; Rich
mond, FIVE; Galveston four, &c, &c. &c. There
are at this time more than one hundred strong
new and we'll built steamers engaged in this bus
mess, with aggregate tonnage of 1889.
The New York papers state that there are
now not less than three hundred vessels, steam
and sail, pro6tably engaged in conveying freight
and passengers 40 and from the aty at New
York alone to the various seaport towns OF the
South. No estimate is here made of the trade
of Baltimore, Philadelphia, Providence, Boston,
&c, with the South.
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DEALER IN
Manufacturers Supplies, Cotton and WooIen
Machinery, DC, No. 81 Maiden Lane.
NEW York CrTY, 2iih Aug 1865.
MEssRs. SHAcKELFoRD, HASA Co,
Gentlemen: At the request Of Mr. w ii Bell,
write -ou in regard to his successorshp TO the man
ufacture Of. the John Wbittemore Cotton Cards.
can saw that have been at the head OF his estab-
lishment since January lst, 1868, and ON still super
intending his business
Respectfully yours, .
In addition to this, canton the public that AL
genuine 'Whittemore Cards" are branded John
Wbiitemore"
The spurious are branded simply "Whineaore,"
and we respectfully invite all dealers to call and eK
anime The brand of our genuine Card.
SIACKELF0RD, HAAS CO.,
Sole Agents for the United Stats,
For "Jobs whiltemore's" Cotton Cards.
Sept II, Ise5 3m
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COTTON CARDS.

WILMxGToS, n. c., 3oth Aug. 1865.
THoEAs N. Cook, Esq,
Editor wilmington Herald
SIR: For the benefit of the public, please insert
the enclosed letter, received from Mr. John White
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