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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-11-06
LIFE INSURANCE.

We find the following complimentary notic'
of generous act in one of the Philadelphia
papers:
"CoRPoRATIoNs HAVE SoULs-The subjec
of life assurance is attracting the attention o.
almost every man. Capitalists are avaling them
selves of the opportunities it affords for prodta
BILE investments, and poor men are seeking it al
a refuge for their dependent families. While
all life assurance societies financially souno
and firm, as the record of each will show, how
important that spirit of high-toned liberality
and integrity should characterize the decisions
Of those who, as officers and directors, control
the payment of losses. The Equitable Life As
surance Society of the United States share.
| largely 10 the public confidence, the names of
those honored Philadel phans, George H Stuart,
Thomas A Biddle and Theodore Cuyler acting
directors therefor, being sufficient guaranty to
all. The following instance, however, illustrates
clearly the generous and noble sentiments that
do and will guide its officials in the settlements
of claims which arise from the death of its men,
bers John Thompson, deceased, had resided in
this city many years, doing business at Spruce
street wharf, and for years had been insured in
the 'Equitable;' for the sum of five thousand
dollars. All his premiums were promptly paid,
excepting the last, which fell due Monday, Oc-
tober Is, 1866. On Tuesday, October l6 the
agent OF the society cameo at the OIlce OF MT
Thompson and learned that he was dangerously
i'll. Returning, he found the son Of Mr. Thomp-
son with check drawn by MIR Thompson him
self, on Saturday, October Is, FOR the amount of
premium. Under these circumstances the agent
could aet receive the premium, and thus revive
the forfeited policy, without the consent of the
society, to whom the facts were at once pre-.
sented. October l8, and after the society had
been informed of the death of Mr. Thompson, j
w Alexander, Esq Secretary, replied as follows:
'We think it best, under the circumstances, to
receive the premium on Thompsons policy, and
will not make the failure to pay on the day the
premium was due a reason for declining to pay
the loss. We are certainly not legally bound to
receive it, but the parties appear to have acted
10 good faith, We prefer to incur the loss rather
than take advantage of their neglect. Please
receive the premium and issue receipt Is
there one individual of the large number insured
by the Equitable who will not approve and ap-
plaud this generous action? Certainly, after
such praseworthy conduct, we cannot endorse
the old saying, Corporations have no souls.'
Such incidents as this must greatly strengthen
public confidence in life insurance. There exists
in the minds of some persons fear that in the
event of their death the company 10 which they
insure might fDd some technical reason for de-
clining to pay the amount insured
Hutchison, Burroughs & Co, are Agents for
the above Company in Charlotte.
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READ THIS FOR YOURSELF.

NI w GOODS.
We are receiving our FAIL and WINTER
GOODS, and we ask the public to call and see our
Stock of
DRY GOOD S,
consisting of Delans, Fallords Poplins, black and
colored Silks, Prints, bleached and brown Domestic
Drills, Cotton Flannel Bird Eye Draper, Table Lin
mems, and in fact everything that the public need.
GENTS GOODS.
Fine Cloths, Cassimeres, black and Colored Ker-
seys, Jeans, Shirtngs, Shirt Fronts, Collars, &C.
READY-MADE CLOTHING,
of the best style and ashions-well made.
H A T s.
Ladies Hats, in the latest syle, Park Hats Sea
Side, Sailors, and every style of the season.
II ARDw RE.
Locks, Hinges, Screws, ChisSes, Hammers, Plains
and Bits, Brace and Bits, Boring Machines with
Bits, Anvis, Vses, Bellows, and in fact everything
in the Hardware line.
CIR 0 CERIES.
Sugar, coffee. molasses, cheese, candles, soap,
SPICE pepper, ginger, and all kinds of Groceries OF
the best quality.
SH 0 s.
We ask every body if they want good Shoes to
give a call.
AS for prices only ask fair show. 1t is to
our interest to deal fair, and principle to do
right Call and see for yourselves. We thank the
public for past patronage, and desire continuation
of the same.
Sept II, 1866. BARRINGER, WOLF l. co.
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STENHOUSE & MACAULAY,
COMMISSION MERCHANTS,

Charlotte, ". C., and 66 Pearl 81, Ne~ York.
Prompt personal attention to the sale of cotton,
cotton yarns, naval stores &c. and the purchase OF
mercha ndise generally.
REFERENCEs-John Wilkes and Brem, Esq RS,
Charlotte, c. Jordan Womble, Esq, Raleigh, N
c; G Parsley i Co Wilmington, N C; d Paul
Co, and Robt Mnre 4 Co, Charleston, S C; Wilcox
Hand, Augusta, Ga Dunlop, Moncure Co.
Richmond, Va; Tannahill, Mclwane Co, NY
Partridge, Wells Co, New York.
Aug Is, 1866
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CURE FOR CANCERS.

A correspondent in Indiana recently wrote to
US to inquire respecting the cure of cancer oy
Mr. Mason, which was published some years
since 10 some of the city papers. The SPRING
field Republican has been furnished by sub
scriber with the following extract from the
Milwaukee Free Democrat which, we presume,
will furnish the desired information
Our attention has been recently called to
cure for cancers, which is of so much importance
that wish to make it known as widely as
possible. Some eight months ago Mr. T. B.
Mason-who keeps music store on Wisconsin
street, and is brother of the we'll known Lowell
Mason-ascertained that be had cancer on his
face the size of pea. 1t was cut out by DR.
Wolcott, and the wound partially healed. Sub
sequently it grew again, and while he was in
Cincinnati on business it attained the size of a
hickory nut. He has remained there since
Christmas under treatment, and has come back
perfectly cured. The process is this:
piece OF sticking plaster was put over the
cancer, with circular piece out of the centre
little larger than the cancer, aud small cir
cuar rim of healthy skin next to it was exposed.
Then plaster made of chloride Of zinc, blood
root and wheat -four was spead on piece of
muslin Of the size of this circular opening and
applied to the cancer for twenty-four hours.
On removing it the cancer will be found to be
burnt into, and appear of the color and hardness
Of an old shoe sole, and the circular rim outside
of it will appear white and parboiled, as if scald-
cd by hot steam. The wound is now dressed,
and the outside rim soon supurates and tae can
Ger comes out a hard lump, and the place heals
up.
The plaster kills the cancer so that it sloughs
out like dead flesh, and never grows again.
This remedy was discovered by DR. Fell, of Lon
don, and has been used by him for six or eight
years, with unfailing success, and not case has
been known of the temperance of the cancer
where this remedy has been applied. 1t has
the sanction of toe most eminent physicians
and surgeons of London, but has not till recent
ly been used in this country, and many Of the
faculty, with their proverbial opposition to in
novations, look upon it with distrust. We saw
MIR Mason at church yesterday, and have since
conversed with him and took particular notice
of the cicatrzcd wound, and can only say, tha.
if the cure is permaneht-and, from the evil
dence Of six eight years experience in other
cases. we have no doubt it is-the remedy ought
to be universally known. We have referred to
this case, because MIR Mason is we'll known both
here and at the East. The experiment excited
much interest in Cincinnati, and We call the at
tention of the faculty in this State to the remedy
IF it is what is claimed for it, this terrible dis.
ease will be shorn of most Of its terrors. The
application is painfal, lut the pain is of COM
paratiyely briet duration, which aoy one SO af-
ficted would cheerfully endure.
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J. T. BUTLER,
WATCH AND CLOCK MAKER,

~ N.
Has just received the finest Stock of GOODS ever
offered in this market, consisting of
WAT HE'S
Fine Gold Hunting American and English Watches
of the best makers. Ladies fine 6 old Hunting &C.
nera Watches; fine Silver American, English and
Swiss Watches. Watches of all sorts sad all sizes,
from Five Dollars to Three Hundred.
GIG CKS
have some of the best, which will sell at prices
to please any one.
JE w e L RY.
| would say to the ladies, come and see for your
selves, the finest Stock offered in this city
sisting of fine Jet Sets fine Gold and Enamel Sets;
fine Coral Sets; Locket Pins, EARRINGS, &C.
-..- SILVER WARE.
Silver Tea and Table Spoons, Forks and Thmbles :;
plated Tea and Table Spoons, Forks. Butter-knives
and Cups, Castors, &C.
S e G Z Es.
Fine Gold, Silver, Steel, &c to suit all ages.
Guns, Pistols and Cartridges, and Musical In
struments.
The above Goods will sell cheaper than you can
buy them in New York or elsewhere.
The highest price paid for
OLD GOLD AND SILVER.
Watch Glasses only 25 cents.
Please accept my sincere thanks for your kind
and liberal patronage to since my return from
the army.
Sept II, 1866. J. T. BUTLER.
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When field is sown 10 the fall iI wheat, rye,
or any other small grain, and we'll narrowed
over, the clover seed is sown very thinly broad
cast; eight pounds to the acre is sufficient 1t
needs no covering, as It will easily work itself
down into the ground. By next spring, the
clover will grow up beautifully in the shade of
the grain crop, and when the latter is moved
of, the clover will be found grown from six to
twelve inches high. All leguminous plants, to
which the clover belongs, are always greatly
ben Gifted BY plaster"
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N E :" G. O O ID .
MCLEOD Il STEEE'S.

We are now receiving and opening our
FALL AND WINTER STOCK,
which has been selected with great care. The lib
eral patronage received from friends and the
public generally has induced to purchase more
extensive Stock this Fall than at any previous time.
We hope to merit continuation of their kind fayors
Our Stock embraces many of the most desira BILE
styles of
Ladies' Dress Goods,
black and coored Cloths, Cloaks, Shawls, White
Goods Embroideries, Trimmings, Ribbons Notions,
Hosiery, Gloves, Straw GooGs. Furs, Gents Fur
nishing Goods, Hats, Caps, Boots and Shoes Hollow
and Willow Ware, Hardware,
Groc cries and Crockery.
Our Stock will compare tavorabiy with any in the
market We respectfully ask an examination OF
the same.
Oct |, 1866
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JOHN VOGEL,.

PR ICAL TAIL DR.,
Respectfully informs the citizens of Charlotte and
surrounding country, that he is prepared to manu-
facture gentlemen's clothing in the latest style and
short notice His best exertions will be given to
render satisfaction to those who patronize him
Sho? opposite Kerrs Hotel, next door to Brown &
sotittS store.
January /, 1866.
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The Southern Express Company

For the transportation of merchandise, valuable
packages, specie, bank notes. bonds &c, for all parts
of the South and Southwest, in connection with
ADAMS EXPRESS COMPANY.
have established their agency at SO BROADWAY,
NEW YORK, where orders to call for goods to be
forwarded South will receive prompt attention.
Merchandise and valuahes delivered to Harnden's,
kinsleys, American and United States Express Com
panies, for the Southern Express Company will re-
ceive prompt dispatch.
For particulars rates of freight &c. &C, apply at
the office of the Southern Express Company, 50
Broadway. II. B. PLANT
Dec l8, 1868. President.
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Auction Sale.

On Thursday, the 9Th day of November, will sell
at Auction, at the late residence of II. c. Howie,
decd, the personal property of said deceased-Corn,
Wheat, Mules, Horses, Wagon, Farming Implements,
&c. The Land will be rented, also, House at Har-
risburg Depot THOS. H. ROBINSON,
Oct %, 1866 st Administrator
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Is. NJ. PRESSON.
n H w FIR vi .

Moore's Old Stand, under the Mansion House.
We are now opening first rate Stock of GRO
CERES of all kinds for Retail. We keep the best
brands of FLOUR. Ltaker Co.'s best.
large lot of TIN will be sold wholesale and re-
tail, lower than any sell it, Merchants would
do well to call. PRESSON GRAY.
GsSy~ We also keep good stock of SHOES.
Oct Is, 1866 I'm
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-11-06

HUMANE DEcIs1oN.-The English bench lately
decided at Westminster that it was principle
of common law that counsellor, in questioning
a witness, should address him in ordinary tones
and in language Of respect, such as is employed
by one gentleman in conversation with an other;
that such lawyer has no right to question the
private business or moral character Of witness,
any further than it is apparent they absolutely
affect his reliability, or touch the case in hand;
and that witness is not bound to answer ques-
tons put TO him in an insulting or annoying
manner.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-11-06

During the past season, E. A. yogier, Of
Salem, shipped North three hundred thousand
Ibs of dried apples; one hundred thousand ibs.
dried bIackberries; and about ten thousand pounds
of dried peaches; amounting, in all, TO four hun
dred and ten thousand pounds. ]. L. Fulkesoa
shipped twenty two thousand seven hundred and
fifty pounds of backberries, and forty -one thou
sank pounds Of apples: in all, sixty-three thou
sand seyen hundred and fifty pounds.
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CO-ParfnershiD Notice.

MR.. r. MACDONALD is this day (JIly lst)
admitted partner in the business of our House at
Charlotte n. c., which will be continued under the
firm of STENHOUSE, MACAULAY & co.
STENUOUSE MACAULAY.
July l6, 1866.
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James River Insurance Company,
G. W. DOWNING, agent, Charlotte, "
HOW ARDSVILLE, VA.
CHARTERED CAPITAL, 81, ,5OO. 900.

of1-HIs1 i.'''1I7 0.H1 I[1I1j TI,UVV,VVV'
e. ". DOWNING, agent, Charlotte, " C.
This old, tried, and solvent company deals liber-
ally, pays promptly, and asks patronage. See below
to which many others similar could be added:
'RIcHMoND, Va, Feb. Is 1866.
ain the month Of December, 1865, we had Cotton
burned which was insured in the James River Com
pany, and its part of loss amounting 10 one thous
and seven hundred and thirty-three dollars and
:hirty three cents, paid promptly as soon as
proof, &c, forwarded, and over two months
before it was due under the policy. Such prompt
merits patronage. A. Y. STOKES Co.
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Inst Received.

80 Boxes fine CHEESE,
20 Boxes Star Candles,
A large quantity of Bagging and Rope, for sale at
reduced prices by ....-.-.
sTENHOUsE, MACAULAY Il co,
Oct IS, 1866.
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Just Received.

20 Sacks Stewards Family Flour,
20 Smiths Family Flour,
SOC pounds Bacon sides,
so bunches Rocky River Yarn.
For sale by PRESSON GRAY.
P. S.-All Produce bought at our Store will be
sent to any part of the town.
Oct %, 1866.
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BGE Corn is selling at forty cents per bushel
at Winchester, Va, and were it not for the
heavy cost of railroad transportation We might
have cheap meals.
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HIGHLY DESIRABLE PROPERTY
FOR SALE

Wishing to change my business, VIII sell $50
Acres of LAND in and adjoining the Town of Char
lotte, (4O in corporation On the Tract there
is gooe Mill site, % feet fall, with first Dam
recently built and dug and all the large tim
bers for a Mill House the ground. The Tract
be divided. 1t is worth the attention of any
one wishing paying property, an investment.
Amy Information be had by applying to the sub
scrber. W. F. PHiFER.
Sept 10, 1866. If
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CHARLOTTE FEMALE INSTITUTE

CHARLOTTE, N. c.
The next session commences on the lst of October
1866, and continues until 3Oth June, 1867.
The session is divided into two Terms of Twenty
weeks each; the commencing the Ist October,
1866, and the other the 18th February, 1867.
Espense per Term Of TWenty sceeks:
Board, including efery expense, except
washing, SIO5 90
Tuition in Collegiate Department 25 90
~ " Primary 20 90
Music. Modern Languages, Drawing and Painting
taught by competent and thorough Instructors at
usual prices.
For circular and catalogue containing full par
ticulars, address
REV. R. BURWELL l. son, Principals
July 8, 1866. Charlotte, n. c.
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MEDICAL CARD.

DRS. GIBBON Il McCOMBS, having associa ed
themselves in the practice of Medicine and Surgery
respectfully tender their professional services to the
citizens of Charlotte and surrounding country.
From large experience in private we'll as
Field and Hospital practice they feel justified in
proposing to pay special attention to the practice of
Surgery in all its branches.
Office in Granite Row, up stairs, opposite the
Mansion House.
ROBERT GIBBON, II. D.
Dec II, 1865 J. Z. McCOMBS, NJ. D.
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DRESS GOODS.

full assortment of French Merinoes, all Wool
Delanes, Alpaccas, &c.
Oct %, 1865. ELIAS 4 COHEN.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1866-08-24
Cincinnati Market.

FLOUR-Holders are asking for superfne city
standard S97 So for choice extra SO 1910 So FAM
lily Sl0 5Ogll so, and fancy at $129l3 10
WHEAT-NeW Red Is held ut 50 3892 40, extra
40 ats 4Cg2 As, and Hill at 90 so. There is very
90 co. " ~
CORN-Mixed sheed and ear is held at 55@5sc.
White sheled, in bulk elevator, at Sc, and 78c
including sacks.
RYE-There was more inquiry to-day, chiefly for
choice. az -
BARLEY-Small lots that are selling from time
to time are bringing 81 so for prime new Fall.
PROVlSlONS-Mess Pork is firmly held at $33
There was an improved demand for Bacon; it could
not have been bought upon easy terms as yester-
day. Shoulders l7c. Sides 1870. aud clear sides
2IMc. Bulk Meats are unchanged and firm at tull
prices. Shoulders are held at l5c, Sides at l7kc
and clear Sides l9j. Lard is dull and offered at 20
The saes to-day we're 100 barrels city Mess Pork at
$685. 400 barrels do, delivered all this month"; at S33
$4,000 pO1nds bulk Sides at IKE loose; 90 hogs !.
heads clear Bacon Sides at 2lkc and 10 tierces
prime city L,rd at 21c.
COTION-There is not ing doing and QUOTA
tions are nominal at 32933c for middling
GROCERlES-The market rules firm but quiet,
wi h fair demand at 25 3lc for fair to choice Rio
Coffee; u gl5c for Sugar; l7H lsc for hard re-
fined, S099Oc for Porto Rico Molas.ess
BUTTER-The demand is fair for the choice
grades, and the market rules quiet at 28D3Oc for
prime to choice Central Ohio. n
EGGS-Tbe market rules firm, with fair local
demand at l9c per dozen, shippers Junt for prime
Skl-B0nded is held at SOC, and duty paid
at - 26, with sales Of 230 barrels.
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new York rIarhet-Aug. %. .

COTTON Firmer 33ka 341&c for middlinp up
lands, 952 IA 36c for middiing Orleans. Iii
FLUUR-L uli and l0925c lover for unsound and
quiet ana steady for sound grades; sc 75Db 0O for
extra state, % 95gl0l5 for round hoop Ohio, and
$l0 20G9l2 tgr trade brands closing dull. .r,..t,,
WHiok YLQuiet and nOminally unchanged.
WHEAT--Receipts i, 1856 bu. Quiet and firm for
bushels at 80 Os, for No. 9 Milwaukee; So 25ae2 30,
for No. do; and 90 60 for Amber State. f-Ih-I
R1 E--Shade frmeT. Sales of IL 900 bushels w est
ern At 6g95c for iHteriOr to good.
CORN-Receipts, ,99, ,96l bushels. Corn less active
and rules slightly in buyers favor. Sales of 63 900
bushels at sgs2 for inferior. aud S3H@84 for ship
ping mixed We tern, the latter an extreme.
OATS--Receipts. ls,779 bushels. Market without
decided change. Sales of SO 900 bushels at 40947c
for Chicago, 4e952c for Milwaukee. and 54955c for
aSUGAR-Dul. Sales of $50 hhds Cuba at 1OK
MOLASSES-- Quiet. .t.ar.
PETROLEUM---Dulla at 2sc for crude. and 44@
45c for refined in bond re- TrT =. - - =
PORk-Upened frIner but closed lower. Sales at
t3Jg33 70 for new mess, closing at 50, 90 regular;
$50 5Og3l or old do, aud $2S 2592S rs for prime.
Also, $3.50 brls new mess for August, September
october and November, sellers and buyers option
BEBF-U nchsnged at SIC OO92O 90 for new plain
mess, and S2Cg24 90 for new extra mess.
BEEF HAMS--NOmnal.
BAC0N-Active.
CUT MEATS Heavy but more active. Sales at
Ah@l5c for shoulders and l9h92lAc for Hams.
IARD-heavy at lShG21c.
BUTTER-Steady at 2O933c for Ohio, and 30945c
CHEESE-In moderate demand at 59I9c, .,
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FROM NEW YORK.
Another Heavy Robbery.

NEW YORK, Aug. pa trunk contain
ing $500,000 iD securities, deposited in the
vault of one of the banks of this CITY, IL
has been discovered, has been stolen. The
loss is shared partly by house in this CITY
and partly by a firm n-Boston. No clue to
the perpetrators of the robbery has been
obtained.
A Washington special says the Secretary
of the Treasury will disburse nearly eighty
millions In currency In paying interest on
seven-thirties and liquidating the tempo
rary loan. He will not sell any gold.
Preparing 10 Give President John
son "A Grand Reception.
Mayor Hoffman received official infor-
nation from Washington this afternoon
that President johnson would arrive In this
city at 1910 on Wednesday next, the Doth
inst, and would accept the military recep-
tion rendered him by the first division. He
will leave at 7:45 the next morning for West
Point. Tomorrow the Mayor expects to
receive the official programme which the
President intends to follow, and the ar
rangements for his reception will be in con-
formity with the features of that pro-
gramme. Both branches of the Common
Council will meet on Monday to take proper
action in relation to giving the illustrious
guest proper reception. Action will also
be taken by the merchants of the city,
who will participate in the ceremonies of
the reception. 1t is also believed that the
Tammany society, the Democratic COM
mittees, the Chamber of Commerce, and
other societies and organizations will take
proper action in the matter.
Financial.
The Commercials money article saws
The stock market to-day exhibited more
strength. 1t was generally higher. Gov
eTnments are weaker.
Money market without material change.
The demand for large loans for the pur-
chase of gold has temporarily checked the
downward tendency arising out of the dis
bursements on account of the temporary
at per cent. First class borrowers, how
ever, can get all they want at per cent.
Discounts show steady increase of activ-
ity, with rather more tirmness in the rate.
The extreme rates for prime bills are 5@6%
per cent.
Transactions in foreign exchange are
checked by the unsettled condition of the
gold market, and the rates are still weak.
Importers hold off from remitting, in eX-
pectatiOn of decline in the gold premium.
Good bankers sixty days sterling bills are
negotiated at 106%@107, but for prime
names the rate is l07@107I.
The gold market shows continued firm
ness. The bull clique appears to have got
the market completely in their hands, as
their refusal to lend is enabling other hold
ers to get 38@5s per cent. per day upon
loans. It is understood to be their policy
to run up the premium.