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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-09-18
ME-" FI1M.

NE" FIRM.
VI. I'D. L.. MOODY & CO.,
Having bought out RIGLER & ROBINSON, now
occupy their old Stand, r. -
NO. 5, GRANITE ROW,
where they will be pleased TO have their friends call
and see them, especially when they want any thing
in the CONFECTIONERY line. Our Stock con-
sists of 80 ESQ
Candies, Raisins, Fruits,
Preserved Fruits, Nuts Spice, Gloves, Citron Cur
rants, Extracts, Lemon Syrup, Sardines, HOLSTERS,
Matches, Backing,
Smoking and Chewing Tobacco,
Cigars and many other articles too numerous to
mention.
r. NJ. ROBINSON. NJ. d. L. MOODY.
Sept 10, 1865. BIN
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-09-18
FOREIGN NEWS.

The Times Paris letter says that Macmillan
is expected to return from Mexico to Europe
by every steamer
A Madrid paper says the French troops must
be Withdrawn from Mexico with the utmost
caution, unless amicable relations are established
with Juarez
The Sultan of Turkey, impressed with the
Importance of being in diplomatic communica-
ton with the United States, has decided to es
tablish an embassy to the American capital, and
is about selecting an influential member of his
government to proceed to Washington as Min
lister Resident and Plenipotentiary.
The Turkish army is about to be armed en-
tirey with carbines Of American manufacture
Agents Of the government are to leave for the
United States to contract for their manufacture
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-09-18
NOTICE TO DEBTORS,

DaS@ All persons against whom have claims,
(some of them half old myself) and who do
not intend to take the benefit of the Stay Law (so-
caled.) will do me a favor and themselves credit
by calling at VIM. Boyd Co.'S store and re-
newing their paper, and paying as much as the in
terest, if no more, as am in want of the money.
= - JAS. II. CARSON.
July l6 1866 #
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-09-18

A FREEDMAN ON PLANTATION DISCIPLINE
planter Of Sumter county, Mss, relates to the
Livingstone Journal an account of an amusing
interview between himself and his "head-man"
Howard. Work had not gone to suit him, SO
calling up Howard, he ordered him to quit the
place. FLinging down his hat, Howard delivered
himself ''thusly":
Mass'r, don't wish to dictate you, or anything
o dat kind. But don't tell dis niger to ebe.
Now, Use been in de family thirty years, and
when doesn't do right, jus take dis nigger's
shirt off and whip him to your satisfaction, and
he'll be better niger. | doesn't want no such
freedom as makes me lebe home when doesn't
do rig ht And Mass'r, when desc udder niggers
doesn't do right eff wus you, wouldn't 20 to
de buro. I'll whip en-, for you-case eff goes to
de buro gin another niger dey pays no ten ton:
but when you goes dey makes you paw money.
OATS all de buros for An Mas>'r, since YOU
lost all your niggers, you can't afford il.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-09-18

DR.. j. MI. Davidson,
Offers his professional services to the citizens of
Charlotte, and the surrounding country.
:. Sept 10, 1855
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-09-18

g In the war carried on by one of the Popes a
general engagement became, from the position of
the armies, unavoidable. A Cardinal went
through the ranks exhorting the Papal troops to
exertion, for the honor of the Holy See following
this up with complete remission of all their
sins, and concluding with an assurance that such
of them as died that day would dine with the
angels in heaven. After this seasonable haraugue,
his erninence was retiring, which soldier OBJ
serving, said to him, "And you, my Lord Card-
nal won't you remain with u.s. and go and dine
in Paradises" "My FRIEND" answered the Car
dnal, Il should gladly be of the party. but my
dinner hour has not yet come, for have NO APP
petite, ....
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-09-18

A fortnight ago, Miss Lotte Bedleman, of
ChlIicothe, Illinois, lost her speech in conse.
quence OF excessive tickling under her arms.
She can now speak only in whisper. Hus-
bands will take notice 81
A lady in New York has presented claim
to an insurance company for damages in the
destruction of her wardrobe, which as insured :.
The schedule of articles comprises column
and half in the Herald, and foots up s2l 900 in
value.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-09-18
Wagon and Team,
NOTICE.

To hire or sell. Apply to W. BOYI
Sept 3, 1866. If
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1866-12-15
FROM WASHINGTON THIS AFTERNOON

ESPECIAL DISPATCHES TO EVENING TELEaRAPH.l
WASHINGTON, December IT,
A Senatorial Excursion.
Senator Wilson and quite a number of Congress-
men propose to go an excursion trip over the
through line of railroad to New Orleans, tor which
a number of invitations have been issued by the
Road.
Colorado and Nebraska.
1t is very doubtful if Nebraska or Colorado will be
admitted States until the word white, is stricken
from their Constitutions. Neutrality-suspicious. an
nounce their determination of making a straghi-out
fight on that issue. ... --..- ....-
a Tax on Adve rtIsements. ION g
A canvass made among gst members of Congress
here show that large number are IN favor OF the
repeal or material modification of the onerous
tax on advertisements, and the tariff on printing
paper. i ) .
Going Home for the Holidays.
Quite number of members of Congress have left
the city until after the holidays.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1866-12-15
LATEST CABLE NEWS.
Death of the Empress Car
Iotta, of Mexico.
Heavy Fire Now Raging In London.

By United States and European associated Press.
LONDON, December 15-Noon.-The Empress
Carlotta, of Mexico, died at Miramar yesterday.
Heavy Fire In London.
LONDON, December 15-Noon.-A large fire Is
raging here to-day. The loss is estimated at
1000 sterling. --
... =. FRANCE.
PARIS, December l5-1 p. M.-The United
States has ordered the payment of 150 900, 900 Of
francs into the Court as security for the costs
pending the action to recover the money paid
for building Rebel ships in France. The counsel
for the United States stated in the Court that
serious diplomacy had been employed for OBTAIN
ing heavy claims against England for the build
ing OF Confederate cruisers, and for the deprcda-
tiOns they had committed on American COM
merce,
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1866-12-15
ADJUSTMENTS.

RIsrORI. CHANGE OF TIMB.-M'me Adelaide
Riston appears as Elizabeth" this evening.
In consequence OF the great length of the play,
the management announce that the curtain will rise
this evening at hd past O'Clock, instead of
O'Clock the usual hour.
On Monday. Deborah, known in this country as
Leah, the FoTsdken.
NEW CHEsNUT STREET THEATRE Miss Matilda
Heron as :" anil e' on Monday night. On Wednes-
day evening Griffith Count
NEW AMERICAN THFATRE.-The Black Crook for
one week more. On Christmas eve the pantomime
OF Little Red Riding Hood
NEw WALNUT STREET THEATRE.-Mr. Clarke in
a carnival of fun next week. He will play several
characters. ..t .....Il
AT THE ARCH, Mr.. Chanfrau Will continue next
week in a round OF his most popular parts.
NATIONAL HALL --The Old Folks will stay with
us ana spend Chr stmas.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1866-12-15

THE DRUG BUSINESS, is no business of
branch of trade In which skill, knowledge, and en-.
ttrprise are more essential, than In the drug busi
hesS; IS there any branch of human industry in
which more cbarla anism and imposture prevail. 1t
is therefore to the interest OF the public carefully to
discriminate between the true and the false druggist
This can easily be done by simple practical appli-
business, as morals "by their fruits tor results you
o shall know them" Judged by this rule, Hembold
is q true druggist and those well-known medicines
known as "Helmbold' Preparations" are legitimate
remedies. These latter have been before the public
prominently for many years. and have been almost
cially, has secured the public confidence. For its
appropriate diseases il is without rival. The GER
tiieates to its usefulness embrace many thousands
of names but the fact that after the trial of so many
years, HembOld's Preparations are in as great a
demand as ever or even greater is the best possible
proof of their legitimate merit. .l -... 4,
The Principal Dep0ts for their sale is at Helm.
bold's New Store next The Meropo itan Hotel, a. Y,
and No. 104 Tenth street, Philadelphia. 'l| +
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1866-12-15

TILL-TAPPER.-Charles Brady made a
very unsuccessful attempt Yesterday afternoon to
obtain the greeDbacks reposing in the moneydrawer
of grocery store at the of Shackamaxon and
Richmond streets 1t appears that Charley, who is
youth of some sixteen summers, has had his edu-
cation sadly neglected, and having no very clearly
defined ideas upon the subject of and tuuH
entered the store. and watching his opportunity
when, as he thought, he was unobserved he got be-
hind to counter and opened the said money -dI aver
The owner OF the store caught him in the act, and
made grab for him, but he was too timber. He
ran out and captured by Officer Grant just he
had reached Marlborough street. He was held in
5000 bail by Alderman Clouds, before whom he had
q hearing.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1866-12-15
FOURTH EDITION
EUROPE.
Financial and Comm erciaI
Advices to One O'Clock.
By the New York Associated Pre,s.

By the Nep York associated Prem.
LIVERPOOL, December Isl P. M The cotton
market continues to have q dull aspect but
holders generally are steady in their demands
at the decline of yesterday. The sales will pro-
badly reach 5000 bales 80
LONDON, December Is P. M.-Consols are
held for higher prices, and are now quoted at
ss}@ssf.
The market is lower for Erie Railroad shares
which are offered at 46E, with AZ asked.
LIVERPOOL, December Is. "A quiet feeling
prevails in the market for petroleum, at rather
easier prices kilograms from Antwerp advise a
slight decline. Ia ..,.
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Latest Markets bv Telegraph.

BALTIMORE, December 16-Wheat firm; sales of
red at ssg3'l0; white 50 1908 25 Corn-New white
6Sc. Rye quiet at 81 20ag1 80. Provisions-No i'm.
provement in demand; new Mess Pork at $23a93i
Hams, 16a20c Lard 124@1 @13c. Baltimore refined,
l6c. Bulk meats scarce and nominal Coffee
Prices nominal at 162@18Ic.. in gold. Whisky
Sales at So 350296. Cotton-Holders firm and no
transactions of importance.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1866-12-15

TIE STAR CLOTHING AND TAILORING EsTA-
BLsHMENT, No. 600 CHEsNUT STB EET, commends
itself to the pubic, for the followingareasons:
1st We make up only such goods as we can recon-
mend, so that our customers are sure to have
good article .. .- ..
3D. We use inferior trimningr, and employ none
but the best workmen-so that our garments
will bear inspection inside and out, and are
sure to wear WELL
3d. We buy our goods for cash, and therefore obtain
them at the lowest prices. and sell them ac
cordingY.
4ih. We follow the latest fashions, and our Gus.
toners can rely on beng fitted out in the
"style."
9th. We do large business, and can afford to sell
at q small profit.
PERRY & Co.,
STAR CLOTHING EMPORIUM
No 600 CHEsNUT STREET, ABOVE SIXTH
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1866-12-15

DAVIS VEGETABLE PAIN KILLER After a
thorough trial by innumerable living witnesses has
proved itself to be the medicine Of the age.
Although there have been many medical prepara-
tions brought before the pub c since the first intro
duction Of Perry Davis Vegetable Pain Killer, and
large amounts expended in their introduction, the
Pain Killer has continued to steadily advance In
the estimation of the world, as the best family
medicine ever introduced. ,---
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1866-12-15

AN EVIL THAT NEEDS CORRECTION
There always to be found in large cities persons
who, to pauder to the gross and prurient tastes of
the vulgar will issue works that appeal to the baser
passions. AS people, do not see much of
This thing here be in the older European
cities The police frequently make arrests of pei;
pamphlets openly, but there are numbers who sell
them secretly, that the police reach. Yes
terday morning man named George Ander rson YES
arrested at Third and Race streets, whilst selling
obscene pictures He taken before Alderm an
Williams, and was held IN $500 bail to answer for
the Ofense.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1866-12-15
From Chicago.
Bu az Neto York Assoclated Press.

By the Nei0 YORK. A8s0cIdted Press.
CHIoA GO, December l5.-There are four hundred
and three vessels laid up at this port for the winter
including three steamers, nineteen propellers
thrty-fVe tugs, forty-eght tarques eighteen briggs
and twenty-nine schooners.
meeting of citizens held last evening appointed
q committee to memorialze the Legislature Tor
authority to purchase or erect gas works by the city
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1866-12-15
CITY INTELLIGENCE.
[For Additional Local Items see Third Page.

THE SUNDAY TRANSCRIPT" We are
gratifed to learn from the announcement
OF the proprietor, Colonel B. w. G Greene, pub.
llshed elsewhere. that the Sunday Transcript, one
of the best family newspapers in the country, has
been so successful during the past year, that the
publisher has been enabled TO reiurnish his "a
completely. .
Colonel Greene promises that the Transcript shall
appear tomorrow in q bran new dress. We shall
see the evidences of new type, press, and new
features, in the literary, artistic, local. and political
contents of the paper The favorite "Parlsan Pick
iDgs" will be continued together with the wit, Wis.
dom, bumor, fun, and nonsense of the Rajah
PoOtah. The theatrical musical, political, literary,
art, local, and general news departments will be
tended and improved, and the Transcript will be
gotten up in a stvle of unequlvocal excellence.
We wish Colonel Greene and the Transcript re.
newed success in the coming year, as q return for
his liberal enterprise and unring efforts to elevate
the Journalism of our city.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1866-12-15
soENY OF LEAD.-Edward Baker and

Charles Gard we're arrested yesterday morning, by
the harbor police Tor stealing lead from the ship
Pontiac, which had been dlschargng cargo at the
foot of Race street wharf Baker has small boat
in which he plies up and down the iiver Card is
mate of the vessel from which the lead is said to
have been stolen. After the cargo had been de.
livered to the consignees, there were two pigs of
LEAD found to be short. AS the amount called for in
the invoice had been put aboard the theft was i'm
mediafey suspected, and the matter put into the
hands of the police with the above result Baker
and Card both had a hearing before Alderman
Toland, and were neld in $500 bail each to answer
the charge of larceny.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1866-12-15
FROM MISSOURI.
BushWnckers IN Lexin gton-A Fight.

bushwnckers I'M LexingtOn-A FAKht'
By the NeW York associated Press. ....1
ST. Louis, December 15 A special despatch from
Jefferson City, saws that party Of bush wac kers
came into Lexington in force yesterday, under
mand Of Pool and Clemens Colonel Montgomery
demanded the surrender of Clemens and on O refu-
sal fight ensued, in which Cemens was killed and
gomery has arrested several of the most prominent
secessionists and holds them hostages for the
safety of the loyal citizens
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1866-12-15

HOLIDAY BooKs.-Chares DesiIver, No. 1920
Chesnut street, has on hand a large and splendid
tions of the Poets, Bibles, Prayer Books and Pre-
sentgtion Books, in fine binding; also, Juvenile
Books, linen and paper; COlOred Toy Books
Primers etc etc., beautifully illustrated and in gre
variety suitable for holiday pres ants at low prices.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1866-12-15

WI baVe on Tar he largest and best assortment of
Mems Youths, and Boys Clothing IN Phi adel phia.
which is being replenished bv large daily additions
manufactured of goods purchased recently at much
less than cost and having reduced all stock hand
10 proportionate prices, are offering such bargains
as above enumerated
Now IS TIE TIME TO BUY-PRICEs GAN BE NO
LOWER.
HALFWAY BETWEEN BENNETT & Co,
FIFTH AND ( TOWER HALL,
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1866-12-15

BRoNcHITIs The usual sy mptoms of this disease
are Cough, Soreness of the Lungs or Throat,
aoarseness, Diffcu ty of Breathing Hectic Fever,
a Splitting of Phegm or Matter and sometimes
b ood. it's an Inflammation of the fine skin lining
the inside of the whole of the Wind rubes AR
Vessels which run through every part of the Lungs.
Jayne's ExpecIorsnt immediately suppresse' the
OF Breathing; produces lree and easy expectora.
ton, and elects speedy cure. Prepared only at
No 242 Chestnut street. ----- - -
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1866-12-15
MARRIED.

MUENCH = THOMPSON. - December lS. at Pine
Street Church, by Rev. John Mcleod ROBERT L.
MUENCH, OF harrisburg, to Miss CHRISrIANA
THOMPSON, of this city.
RUTT ToN-MILsON.-on the 18th instant, by Rev. ].
W. Bonham, HENRY d. RUTT0N, of PiItsburg to
CoRNELIA G, daughter OF Philip Nilsson, ofPhilade-
phia. ,.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1866-12-15

LEAVING HOUSES OPBN.-Notwithstand
ing all that is daily said upon this subject the police
every night find houses and stores open. One
place in Walnut street was open end the key left
the door. The family had left the house. Az
another house when the police notified the tenant
that his place was open, he refused to come down
and shut it because of the CO d. preferrng
TO leave his property to the OF the police and to
pha
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1866-12-15

ADURABLEREPUrATIoN is rarely made in day /;
but HUhPHREYs' HOMEOPATHIC SPEoIFIos hav
ing been Tor ten years before the pIDlic and tried
by thousands IN everv part of the country, and in
every iorm OF disease, have won for themselves a
name and reputation rarely acquired They are
used by the most intelligent and apprec,atve in
every Npmunity and praised BY all FOR thor sim.
pIoity 0 d ef1icienSyi in curInP disease. Address
HUMPHRAys' SPECIFIC HoMGOP ATHIC MEDICINE
Co. No h62 RrnndMnv. n y.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1866-12-15

WE HAVE
Overcoats from. .................S20 $4,000 to $500
Louis V" Overcoats (new syle). -. 5000 to 1900
fashionable Full Suit tall wool) 1000 to 5000
s''''',s,s'''ss lUU 10 zUUU
NeSIS, 0OU TO
ga Our Goods are equal in style and workman
ship to the best customer 1UOrk in the city.
The Public are invited to !call and examine the
new style Louis "" of which we are making
now q handsome assortment
CHARLES STOKES Sc Co.,
First, class Ready y-made Clothing House.
No. 624 Chestnut street, under the continental
HOTEL"
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1866-12-15

The COLD SNAP.-The effects of the cold
snap still further visible the neighbour ood of
the city. All the ponds were frozen over yesterday
morning This morning the SchuJ kill river has
followed suit the ice covering II to the thickness of
full hal an inch this morning above the Market
Street Bridge. We will at this rate, soon have
for the exercise of that graceful and exhlarating
snort.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1866-12-15
DAN AST WARN 0CK
u AUCTI0NEERs,
: 5lSS No. $40 MARKET Strnet

LARGE POSITIVE SALE OF EMBROIDERIEJ AND
MILLINERY GOODS BY CATALOGUE, ON A
CREDIT,
Decemt er II, at 10 O'Clock embracing full asso ri
ment OF goods suited to present sales IL 10 st
1000 DOZEN LINEN CAMBRIC HANDKER CHIEFS
Included In our sale on MONDAY will be Tonnd VIZ
2000 dozen ladies' and gents plain hemmed. hem
stitched and coered border linen cambrc handksr-
chiefs; comprisng full assortment from low to very
finest qualities i'm por ed ~
EMBROlDERED BANDKERCHIEFS AND LACE
GOODS.
Also 200 lots ladies' Brlton edged and embroidered
cambric and linen cambrlc handkerchiefs in great
variety for holiday sales.
Also, invoice of ladies' Valencia and Ciuny lace
collars, lace wells, and lace trina ed han dkerchies
$40 LOTS GERMANTOWN FANCY KNIT GOODS.
zephyr-knit hoods sontags, shawis, scars, nubia,,
wool hosiery gloves, etc. -|F7 = Ii
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1866-12-15

FAIR OPENING.-There will be a formal
opening of the fair for the benefit of The Alexander
Presbyterian Church, at the N. W. corner OF Nine
teenth and Green streets, on Monday morning next
at 10 O'Clock. Ex-Governor Pollock and q number
of distinguished guests will be present to assist in
the opening ceremonies -" ....-.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1866-12-15

hrs. ADA w. RIoE, of DO. 500 West Twenty.
third street, New York. in her examination before
the commissioner OF Patents testified as folio Ws;-
O. From your experience with Family sewing
Machines, and their work, which 90 you prefer and
give the reasons for your opinionY
A.. Grover Baker; for the elasticity OF the
sttch, the ability to rip when necessary, and be-
cause II does not cut the material the embroidery
and USING cotton without fewindipq, aud because
the machinery is less intricate
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1866-12-15

CoNsPIRACY.-FrancisW Wilder was arrested
on a warrant issued by Alderman Hibberd charein
b m with a conspiracy to de1raud the keeper of a
lager beer sa DON at Ninth and Race streets of the
amount of $25. After hearing the facts of the case
the Alderman held him In $500 bail to answer,
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1866-12-15

TABLE ORNAMENTS beautifully made, by Morse s
Co, Nos. 9O2 and 904, Arch street. :.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1866-12-15

LADIES, GO TO G. BYRON MORSE g. Co ;, No. 9O2
Salad, Coffee and Wofles.