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The Idaho world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1864-1918, 1867-02-16

Samuel Goldstone and Rob-
ert Phillips doing business
under the Firm name and
style Of GoldstOne and Phil.
lips, on beha If of themselves
and David Ellerson, Cold
stone Il Newbert, ]. G..
Isaacs and c. Jacobs i Com.
paDy plaintiffs,
cerSuS
Charles G.. Cornell and the
Victor Gold and Silver Min.
ing Company, defendants.
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MARKET REPORT
CORREC1ED WEEKLY By CHAs. ). BERNsT1EL.

Flour outside brands S14 oO Case goods a doz..161S
do standard .. Is 6Nlpishlsa us.l hna -. 1G6A1L
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Che 2Sestern Democrat, Charlotte, 21.G.

last year; while the expenses ofthe three months
operating expenses were S40.7739 SO less than last
year. We compare with last year, because it is
usual, and because that administration was in
fniteS better than the one that preceded it,
and compares favorably with any that has prece-
ded IT.
If any apology is deemed necessary for this
communication, it will be found in the assaults
made upon the present administration, and the
additional facts that some of the large stockhold-
ers are alarmed, and have written me that they
see nothing but ruin in the present policy of
the road" We think their fears are i'll founded,
especially when they call to mind the fact that
what we have accomplished was done under a
tariff from ten to two hundred per cent lower
than former tariffs.
JOSIAH TURNER, Jr,
President n c.. r. r. Co.
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WASHINGTON Items.

A number of persons who went South in the
beginning of the war, and whose property, n
this city, was confscated, have entered suits toH
the same. Eminent counsel is engaged and the
hearing will take place in January.
VIM. Smithson, formerly Banker in this city
who was convicted ON charge of sending infor'
matien South, and sentenced to the Albany Pen
itentiary, but afterwards pardoaed, has entered
suit against Ex-Secretary Stanton for $50, 900
damages for false Imprisonment.
Gen. Ord has sent Gen. Gillian, Assistant
Commissioner of the Freedmens Bureau, to
Washington to represent the starving condition
of the freedmen in portions of his district. He
also declares, an order, that the freedmen shall
work in the coming year, or be arrested as va
grants, if work can possibly be had.
Information from the West Indies, believed
in official circles, indicates desire to be annexed
to the United States.
A dispatch received here announces the kill
ing of Hon. Cornelius S. Hamilton, Representa-
tive in Congress from the 9Th District of Ohio,
by his son, eighteen years Of age while in a tenn
porary fit Of insanity.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-12-31

To DRINKERS OF CHAMPAIGN.-We always
knew that among the products of New York
"Champaign" wine was one. The recent seizure
of some of the establishments where it is manu-
featured, has led to the public disclosure of the
method of its making. Here is the description
cit has been known for some time that imita-
ton brands of wine have been put upon the mar
ket in large quantities, and at great profit to the
dealers. The bottles corks and labels are made
to resemble the genuine article so closely that
only an expert could detect the true character of
the ''trashy" wine. The cost of this decoction
is sixty-fve cents per quart bottle, and it sells
at wholesale for $3.50 per dozen, and at retail
from 81 to So per bottle The process ofmanu-
featuring is simple and easy. To a certain guam
tity of cheap Sauterne wine is added drugs, es-
sences, &c, including rock candy for sweetening
and brandy favoring, and in few days time
the mixture is ready for the market.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-12-31
North Carolina News.

DWELLING HOUSE BURNT.-We regret to
learn that the old family mansion of Mr. Rufus
Feimster, at Liberty Hill, Iredell county, was
destroyed by fire, between three and four O'Clock
Saturday morning 21st inst, together with most
of the furniture and quantity of bacon, &c.
The fire originated in the kitchen and is supposed
to have been accidental.-IStdtesotUe american.
ENGLISH CApITAL1sTs.-L. p Olds, ESQ.,, of
our CITY. now on a visit North, designs, as part
of his business, to confer with the English agent
Mr. Everett, to see if anything can be done for
the improvement of the condition of our State,
by securing capital for our land owners, now so
much in want of such stimulus to agricultural
enterprise. Mr. Odds full comprehension of this
subject will enable him to put forward our claims
aard resources to the best advantage.-Rdleigh
Standard.
BE- St Johns College, at Oxford, has been
purchased by the Masonic Grand Lodge for
$1,000.
Bag~ Judge Ship is to hold Court of Oyer
and Termincr at Statesvlle on the Ord Monday
in January, for general Jail delivery. He will
also hold the Special Term of Union Superior
Court on the 4th Monday in January.
A New WHITEwAsH-We are reliably in
formed that two Yankees have recently CANVASS
cd Unios County, vending a preparation, or
whitewash, to the negroes, which they assure
them, after using for six months, will change
their skins white. The preparation is put up III
small boxes, and they tell the negroes that it
will make white folks of all who use it according
to directions. A box is worth dollar, and we
learn they have sold large number to the de-
luded negroes ofthat county.-SnhsJu,y Banner.
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An Awful Tragedy

On Sunday, Dec. 6th, very early in the morn
ing, an act was perpetrated, on the road leading
from CORTLAND to Tuscaloosa, Ala, at the house
Of DIR. DeGrafenreid, about thirty miles from
CORTLAND, by which Dr. DeGrafenreid Mr.
Noah, and Mrs Noah lost their lives The Tus-
cumbia (Ala.) Times says:
Mr. Briggs, a Methodist preacher, who had
been at one time confined i'll the Lunatic Asy-
lum at Tuscaloosa, Was staying at Dr. DeGrafF-
enreids. Early that morning the DIR. and Mr.
Briggs were sitting by the fire, and Mr. Briggs
was abusing his wife, from whom he had been
separated, when Dr. G.. told him he ought not
to abuse his wife so; whereupon Briggs picked
up half-made axe handle and struck the DIR.
on the head, telling him to the floor. He then
struck him again killing him instantly.
Mr Noah, who is an old man, rushed in to
help the Doctor and he WAS Immediately killed
with the same weapon. Alrs. Noah hearing the
noise, went into the room and Briggs killed her
in the same manner. n little boy who was in
the room, saved his life by getting under the
bed. He says that after Briggs had killed all
these, he went around and struck each of them
one heavy blow on the head After he had sat
isfed himself that they were dead he took a pair
shoes belonging to Mr. Noah and left the house
in his stocking feet, making his way across the
field. He has since been seen at Millyille.
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Presidential Matters.

At present there is much discussion in Wash
ington concerning Presidential candidates and
their prospects There are no positive indications
as to the final action of either party, the names
of the men who will be nominated For months
before the last nominations were made 1t was
understood that there was pressure for NC
Cleflan which could not be resisted. Grant has
at this time 40 such prestige In the hadlcal par
ty. It's Oldest leaders are opposed to MIN. n
secret but powerful organization, seml-niiltary
in itscharacter is formed in many States, and
of which Andrew johnson is the first choice.
Three Andrew johnson camps are already es-
tablished in this city-and there are more or less
in all the Middle and Western States. But
leaving candidates out of the question. think
the prediction that in the next Presidential con-
test the Democratic party will triumph, to be
perfectly safe one.
In my judgment, admitting that al the
States will take part i'll the election, the Demo-
cracy will carry the following States, although
q statesman, no less eminent than the Hon. Daniel
w Vorhees. Of Indiana claims a much better
result: California 5; Connecticut, 6; Della
ware,3 Illinois, 16; Indiana, 10; Kentucky,
IL; Maryland, Z; Missouri, IL; Nevada, B,
New Jersey,7 New York, So; Ohio, q J;
Oregon, 3; Pennsylvania, 26; Wisconsin, 8;
Minnesota, 4 West Virginia, 4.-191. For the
Radicals Iowa, 8; Kansas ); Mahe, Mas
sachusetts, -; Michigan, 8; New Hampshire,
5; Rhode Island, 4; Vermont, 5.-52. Now
doubtful for the contest: Alabama, s. Arkan-
sas, 5 Florida, 3; Georgia, @; Louisiana, Z;
Mississippi, Z; North Carolina 9; South Caro-
lima, 6; Tennessee TO- Texas, 4 Virginia, 10
70. Whole number 81. 1t would require
l56 votes to elect, leaving according to this cal
culation, % votes to the Democracy to spare.
Various changes might be made in this conlbina-
tion but similar result would be the inevitable
onsequencc- UUSE,ihg'oD Letter.
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Special Term of Superior Court.

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, Superior Conr' q E'"'
Union County. Fail Term loo''
1t appearing to the Court that the business oil ths
Court is too great to be done at the regular 'erm
thereof, it is ordered by the Court that sPeciai
Term of the said Court be held for said County, on
the 4th Monday in January next and to continue In
session for one week. :,
Ali witnesses summoned in the civil causes OF sara
Court who may be bound to attend inc next hegui~
Term of the Court shall attend the Special Term
under the same rules forfeitures and penalties ana
with the same privileges if the Term were neg
ular Term. ~
Witness, W. III. Simpson, Clerk of our said our
at Office in Monroe. the 9Th Monday after the last
Monday in August A. d. 1867, and in the 9Zu !e"-
of American Independence. I'll,
Dec l6, 1867 2wpd W. III. SIMPSON, Clerk
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State of North Carolina, CASTOR county.

Curt Of Pleas + Quarter Sessions, Nor. Session, 1867
Sarah Ferguson, Admir-, vs.. John Ferguson and
Gracy J. Adams.
Petition for Dover.
1t appearing to the satisfaction of the Court that
the defendants in this case reside beyond the limits
of this State it is therefore, motion, ordered by
the Court that advertisement be made, for six weeks
successfully, in the Western Democrat, notifying the
defendants, John Ferguson and Gracy ]. Adams, OF
the filing of this petition, and that unless they ap.
pear at the next Court to be held for the county OF
CASTOR, at the Court House in Dallas, on the 4'h
Monday in February next, and answer the petition
the will be taken pro confesso as to them anu
a writ of dover ordered to be issued
Witness, Amzi Ford, Clerk of said Court ~
Office in Dallas, the 4th Monday in November a ~
1867. AMI FORD, CLERK.
98-6w Gpr. adv. S101
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MARLBOROUGH HOUSE.
FAYETTEVILLE STREET,
Raleigh. NJ. C.

The Proprietor, in returning his sincere thanks to
the travelling public for the liberal patronage extend
ed to him during his connection with this Hotel takes
occasion to assure them that no effort expense will
be spared to retain the present reputation of the
Hotel as one of the very best in the South.
He is happy to announce that the fall in the price
supplies enables him to reduce the price THREE
DOLLARS PER DAY.
To citizens coming in to spend week or more, he
will make still greater reduction.
He is prepared to furnish board without rooms at
very low rates.
He hopes to have the pleasure of welcoming to the
Marlborough House his old customers and MANY new
friends J. M. BLAIR, Proprietor.
Dec %, 1867. I'm
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The Negro Question in Congress.

When the new supplemental reconstruction
bill Of Thad. Stevens was under consideration
In the House Of Representatives
Mr. Brooks, Of New York said he was glad
the bill had aroused some opposition among Re
publicans for it was evident that they were
fearful of the effect ont West if they passed such
a bill as this. He referred to the several recon-
struction acts, and contended that their whole
object WAS to enfranchise the blacks and dis
franchise the whites of the South. The object
was to enslave eight million of white people by
putting an inferior race to rule over them.
Mr. Brooks then proceeded to argue that the
full bloodcd negro could never be the equal Of
the Anglo Saxon race, and that nature never in
tended him to be 50. His very anatomical for
nation was different from his head to his feet
He had no hair upon his head, but wool. 1t
was true no instrument had yet been invented to
weave the wool OF the negro, but he had no
doubt that it could be douc. The negro 5 skull
Is different from that OF the white man. and the
difference is noted in his nose mouth, lees. feet
and every part OF his body. He has nothing to
denote that he is the equal Of the Anglo Saxon,
and it was never intended by nature that he
should be called upon to cooperate in a great
government or to be considered as the brother
of the white man. These remarks did not apply
to the mulatto, who did evince intelligence when
white blood cOursed through his veins, but the
Congo negro was never intended as man and
brother. Referring to ancient history, Mr.
Brooks mentioned the Arabs, the Turks. and
others nations that had been prosperous and
thriving until they admitted the negro to share
in their government and commenced with the
work of misccgcnation.
In continuation, Mr. Brooks referred to the
history of the Mexican race, and attributed their
efeminacy and degradation to the admixture
with colored races. This might be the last time
that he would address white audience upon
this floor, for it seemed to be fixed fact that
negroes were to be brought down from the gal
leries and brought to seats with the representa-
tivcs upon this floor. But he gave notice that
the white people of the North would never sub
NIT to the insult, and if the dominant party now
blackened these halls with negro representatives,
the Democratic party of the North would at the
next election whiten them again.
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State of North Carolina, CASTOR county.

Court Of Pleas Quarter Sessions Nor. Session, 1861
James Ferguson, Admir-, John Ferguson and
Gracy J. Adams
Petition for Partition.
1t appearing to the satisfaction of the Court that
the defendants in this reside beyond the limits
Of this State it is therefore, motiou ordered by
the Court that publication be made, for six weeks
successfully, in the Western Democrat, Il newspaper
published i'll the city of Charlotte notifying said de-
PENDANTS of the filing of this petition and that unless
they appear at the next Court TO be held for the
county of Castor, at the Court House in Dallas, on
the 4th Monday i'll February next, and answer the
petition, the will be taken pro confesso rs 20
them, and order for partition granted.
Witness, Amzi Ford, Clerk of our said Court, At
Office in Dallas, the 4th Monday in November, A. ID.
1867. AMZI FORD, Clerk.
98-Gw pr adv. SO.
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GRAPE GROWING AND WINE STATISTICS
It has been estimated that the average produc-
ton of wine in France is 0S4 600 600 gallons /;
worth at the press twenty-five cents gallon or
s221, 100000 for the whole crop. The aggre-
gate number of acres devoted to the grape in all
Europe is l., 2S5,7S0 The aggregate annual
crop, g. LOT ,039 900 gallons and the aggregate
value of this crop. s763, 733, 800. The figures
were derived by Haraszthy, from official docu-
ments, and are probably correct.
Inc WINE product of the United States in
1921 was 21s,023. In 1860 twas 1617. 957
gallons. In 1865 California alone m.da i0O
OOO gallons and it is estimated that at ,ba naxt
census, the wine product of the whole Unaed
States will reach 100000 gallons.
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Strayed or Stolen.

On the 18th instant, dark (neariy back) Horse
MULE, with gray nose and TANKS with left eye out
and white saddle spots his back, broke away from
a wagon four miles from Yorkville, s. c., and was
seen the next morning ten miles from the Village
on the road to Tuckasege Ford, coming towards the
Ford. He is heavy made, substantial Mule some
Is years old. 1t is supposed he has been taken up
between Yorkvie and Charlotte. Any information
in regard to him, his delivery to the subscriber
viii be literally rewarded.
JOHN A. YOUNG
Charlotte, n. c.. December o. 1861
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AN ELEPHANT KILLS HIS KEEpER.-The
elephant Romeo killed his keeper, William Viii
Hams, in Montgomery County, Pa, on Wednes-
day last. The elephant was in winter quarters.
lie had been In an angry mood, and was pun shed
by Williams, who was afterwards engaged in
washing his face, when he turned upon his feet
and dashed him to the ground and thrust his
tusk through his body. Williams only lived an
hour He leaves wifs aud no family.
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Blacksmith Wanted.

want to employ good Blacksmith for the year
1868. liberal arrangement will be made. Apply
to the undersigned near Cowans Ford, At this
Office. j. B. ALEXANDER,
Dec 16, 1867 Wv Cowan's Ford,
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GREAT INDUCEME NTS,
At the New Boot and Shoe Stor.

S. B. MEACHAM is North buying his second
Stock of Boots and Shoes and will be pleased have
his friends call and get supplied in the above goods
at great reduction of prices.
We are now receiving large supply of City made
Boots and Shoes, styles, for Ladies and Gentle
S. u. MEACHAM.
December o. 1867
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Davenport Female College.

LENOIR, " C.
The Spring Session, 1863 will begin February
Sd, and continue 20 weeks Board exclusive of
Washing and Lights, $50; Tuition, $40 to $50;
Piano Lessons, $50; Incidental Fee 81; Latin and
Singing free. Location beautiful, retired heathtul.
Buildings ample and convenient. Boarding unusually
good Teachers experienced, competent, faithful.
Rates very low. Come to Icard's Station.
For fuller information, address
REV. SAMUEL LANDER, A. NJ,
Dec "a. 1867 2m President
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WILL, REMOVE.

On the first day of January, 1865 to the fine Store
now occupied by Messrs Brem, Brown Co. as a
Hardware Store, opposite the old Charlotte Hotel,
where will be found anxious to sell Goods We
viii have quite addition to Stock bythat time
If you want good Goods at low figures give us call
We are determined not to be undersold.
BARRINGER, WOLFE & CO.
December %. 1867.
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All the iron manufacturing establishments in
the vicinity of Wheeling and Pittsburg have de-
termined upon a reduction of the wages of the
operatives, total suspension OF work at the
mills
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-12-31

An eight-wheel car, which the inventor claims
one horse can draw, if it is loaded with twenty
thousand pounds, is the latest Boston novelty.
The object is to prevent friction in the running
gear of the car.
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w. w. GRIER & CO.,

Have a full line of choice Family Groceries and
Provisions, which they are offering low for Cash.
Fresh Buckwheat Flour, warranted pure; also, a
choice lot of Flour, Family Brands" on hand and
for sale by w. W. GRlER co.
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THE UNION HOTEL,
At Monroe. TT. G..

This Hotel has been opened by the undersig ned
and he will be pleased accommodate travellers and
others who visit Monroe. 1t is the House formerl Y
kept by JAS Richards, in front of the Court House.
Every effort will be made tc give satisfaction.
j. Z. W. AUSTIN.
Monroe, \. c., Dec %, 1867.
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CHRISTMAS!! CHRISTMAS! !!
Will soon be here, and
The New Book Store

The New Book Store
Is just in receipt of large and well selected assort
ment of Christmas Gifts comprising Gift Books
which are instructive well as interesting few of
which name below
The Wedding Guest Poetical Works of Thos Gray,
Poems of Imagination and Fancy, Lambs Poetical
Works. Songs of the afectionate, Rainford Series
Fairy Land Series, Nellie Stories Series, Favorite
Library for young people, Little Prudy's Stories
Habits of Good Society, Robinson Crusoe with 80 IL
Illustrations, Tom Miller Dotty Dimple
Gifts for the Little Folks.
Alphabet Blocks Toy Books-a large supply.
We have also just received supply of Letter
Copying Books, Bill Books, Scrap Books, Note Books
Draft Books and Blank Books of all descriptions.
Diaries and Almanacs for 1868.
We also solicit subscriptions for LIPPINCOTT'S
MONTHLY MAGAZINE, copies of which are kept
for sae-single copies, 35 cents; 81 for year.
The Magazine is neatly gotten up, and is devoted to
Literature, Science and Education.
Dec "A, 1867 TIDDY BRO.
NOTICE.
On and after January the first, 1868 fees for all
professional services rendered by us, will be
sidered due as the services shall have been
rendered, and will be required be settled by Cash
Note. J. L. JONES, Nj. d.
J. NJ. MILLER NJ d.
N B.-AH bills heretofore made with us must be
settled
December %, 1867.
NOTICE.
On and after January the first, 1868, fees for all
professional services rendered by will be
sidered due the services shall have been
rendered. and will be required to be settled by Cash
or Note. RICHARD X. GREGORY, Nj. ID.
N. B.-All bgs heretofore made with me must be
settled.
December %, 1867,
NOTICE.
On and after January the first, 1868, fees for all
professional services rendered by viii be con-
sidered due the services shall have been
rendered. and will be required to be settled by Cash
Note w. w. GREGORY, Nj. ID.
N. BAH bills heretofore made with me must be
settled.
December 16, 1868.
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Hams and Sides choice family Syrups, Sole Leather,
Lard, fresh country made Butter, together with
general assortment of Family Supplies on hand and
for sale low by w. W. GREER co.
December Is, 1867.
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To Mill Owners.

WANTED, Situation as Miller. Has haa rn"n.
years experience in running Steam and Water Flour,
Grist and Saw Mills and other machinery, s SUI
Wool and Cotton Cards. Can give satisfactory
ences. Address this Office for particulars
December 49, 1857.
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BIN AM SCHOOL.

NEB4NEVLLLE ". c.
The Spring Term of the Session of 1863 opens
March 4th Course of instruction Classical, Mathe-
NAUTICAL and Commercial.
Address, Coz. VIM. BINGHAM
December a 1867 Pm
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At Cheyenne, station on the Pacific railroad
at the foot of the Rocky Mountains where in
July hast, there was not single house or hut
nor one within fifty miles, there are now 5000
inhabitants
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Just Received,

fine assortment of Cigars, Buckwneat Flour White
Lead, Leather, Saddles and Brides.
BOYD & MOODY
Dec 16, 1867. Wv Springs Building.
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NOTICE.

The subscriber is now fully prepared for moving
any Wooden house. His experience for the last ten
years is equal to any other person feel thankful
for past favors and hope to receive further patron
age. JOHN McCONNELL.
Charlotte, N c., Dec 16, 1867.
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FOR RENT,

The New and Elegant STORE HOUSE occupied
by C. NJ. QUERY. Apply immediately TO the under
signed
Dec 16, 1867. j. DULS, Agent
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Celebrated Axes.
Corn Peas Meal. Bacon.

The Celebrated Elephant Axe, warranted" OIL
hand and for sale by w. w. GREER & co.