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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-02-25
PlsOpOs AIS.

CR0roN AQuEDUCr DEPARTMENTAL CONTRACT.
" orsePabte scaed proposals. endorsed with abe
name OF the bidder dac of offering and title OF work, will
BE- received ~ this Office until n O'Clock A. NJ Of Friday,
March u lsc Tor the construction of the following Stone
block pavsmenis and sewers wiiPnvrmcnts IN tanal
street from Broadway 10 Wcs street. FIFTY ninth street,
Eighth 10 Tenth avenue; ves,ry street, from Canal to
Greenwich street Fifty third street. from sixth 70 Son entls
avenuc Pine street, FROM Pearl 10 Front street: rina
street from Front 70 south street, Front street from VAN
street lteth street, from Seventh 10 Ninth and
Thrteth street from ft " Fifth aveisue and for tho
No outlet sewer IN Thirty street and First
nue. with branches In Thry.rst aud Thirty second streets
and First avenue.
T,ioome streets with branches in Grand street
No 3--Scwers York street, between West Broadway
ST. lane in Church and Kim streets betweciu
and alley and Elm street, aud between aud Baxter
streets. -.
and between Ninth avenue and Hudson river.
No. 5--Sewers In Houston street, between Thompson and
Commerce Barrow streets between Beerker
and Hudson in Leroy street. between Bedford street aud
g. Lukes place. In Cbrnela street between Blecckcr and
Fourth streets in Hudson and Greenwich streets
Tenth and Hammond streets: In Bleccker street.
tween Hammond and bank Streets
No 6sewer IN Lewis street. between Broouc and stan
No 7-scwers IN FoTtyseventh and Fory.nnth Streets
between Tenth and tevenh avenues, with branches ia
Eleventh avenue.
OF First avenue and Foriynith street. a. the
northwest Eighth aud Ftv.orr, street:
southeast Broadway and Fifty ninth street; north
southeast Eighth and Thirty second street
plans be and specifications forms ox
bids obtained on application - this Office.
THOMAS STEPHENS Crcto,
ROHI y. DARRAGH., Aque inct
Nrw York, February II, 1851
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-02-25
WATCHES. JEV, E.RY. &c.

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fa-c tor Amerc,f Nst. hc7 Electro Plate .fnw@f,,
Chains 80 send for prcc w = L,ONE., JACOBS. IL;
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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-02-25

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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-02-25
srwUArroNs MANIFESTATIONS.

lNAN~rD-Ry 4 WOMAN A SITUATION As a G00r
" wasanr ani .roneE rod good csok the bet Of CTS
reference CAL at 10 East Houston n the shoe
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-02-25
FRENCH ADvERTrsEMENTs.

TINE FILE FRANCATSE PEOTESTASTE, rRi.
" bien recommended drsirc placer bonnie a. CT
fants. Sadresser l23 Broadway, between 10Th and il
sts., In the fancy store.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-02-25

iNO IEASt--iN Tux FIFTH WARD, LEONARD
street. suitable for fs cpss buudng LEASE for
one yca@ for further particulars inquire 40 Bridge
street. EfUokiyn
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-02-25

RIO LEAsE--ONE FLOOR IN NOS. 1873 AND 20i w.
Yer street. BrooAlyn win from 10 to ~ horse power;
Sizs Lrlg 10. good hight. ae let with
Apply on the premises to H. ". GEL.fE, 10 Spruce
street. YORK.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-02-25

ryNo LET Ar MANIA TIASvILrE--A FINE DWELL
nr and about fourteen lots Of G.onud sitrnte shout
18Th street For PARTICULARS Apply TO JAMES ~ TAYLOR,
81 Pine
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-08-20
LETTER FROM MR.. HOLDEN.

The following letter from Hon. w. W. Holden
was read at a Republican meeting recently held
in Lexington:
RALEIGH, August 7, 1867.
To Nessrs. Henderson adams, William F.
Henderson and Geo. Riley.
Gentlemen Il regret very much it is not in
nv power to be with you o-day. But, though
absent 10 person, l shall be with you in spirit
Mr. Harris, who will address you, is sound Re-
publican and true patriot. know the people
will hear him with much interest, aud have
no doubt they will profit by what he will say.
Gentlemen, the day star of the Union for
North Carolina is already above the horizon. It
will ascend in glory to its meridian, to shed its
beams forever upon the country. | am not
merely hopeful, but I am now satisfied that We
shall return to the UDion under the present acts
of Congress. The enemies of the government
cannot, if they would, defeat Convention
The Convention will make a sound Republican
Constitution. Our opponents will call it rad
ical Constitution. 1t will be ratified by the
people. But it, by possibility, it should be re-
jected by the votes of traitors, believe Con-
gress will not regard their votes, but will accept
the Constitution. Our members Of Congress
will then take their seats. Our new State gov
eminent, founded on the everlasting rock of
Truth and Justice, Liberty and Union, will then
be put 10 operation, aud amid the rejocings OF
loyal millions the star of North Carolina will
flash out with new lustre from the flag OF the
nation Take courage, ye noble, long persecu:
ted long suffering patriots of the Davidson and
Forsyth country, for "the day of your redeup-
ton draweth nigh" Treason shall be made
odious, loyalty shall be honored, the State Will
be built up, prosperity will return to US, the
weak shall be protected against the strong, the
poor shall be cared for, our children shall have
schools, churches shall increase and multiply,
and the test of merit shall not be property
merely, but Intelligence and virtue. Our colored
friends are our allies and co-laborers in this
great work For one, l bid them welcome to
the enjoyment of political, civil and religious
liberty. | have full confidence in them. They
will run to the Union and stand by it when 10
danger, as the child, when called, rurs to its
mother.
am anxious to see and address the people of
Davidson. In the course Of the ensuing month
l expect 20 60 as far west Buncombe, and L
aill then sieze the occasion, with your kind per-
mission, to address the people at Lexington.
Very truly yours,
W. w. HOLDEN.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-08-20
s'Hard Times no More"

BEAUTY IN THE REACH OF ALL!
Photographs at 81 per dozen. Porcelain pictures
at So each Fereoypes Mt ST. for 4, or 81 per dozen
Old pictures neatly copied as above.
By recent discoveries | am prepared to make the
various styles of pictures at the above low rates. "t
least for the next Is days. Those who have seen
these pictures recently attest their merit, admire
their beauty, truthfulness and fine finish in fact
most astonished at their perfection Let others
remember thai, by combining recent improvements
with my own discoveries, perfection has almost been
attained. ! guarantee superiority durability, fine
finish and general satisfaction.
While you are engraving your virtues on the
hearts Of your friends, relatives and lovers, remem'
Der "he fairest flowers fade and the stoutest oaks
must fall" Come then, and if it be Impossible to
fatter, have your beauty perpetuaed at least, and
present the dear ones, in the beautiful lie Usite,
something which to feast their admirag glance
and fond memory.
The benefits of this offer will be lost after the next
two weeks, as shall certainly be away from Char
lotte for time after that.
Those who owe for pictures are very respectfully,
most especially requested 10 call and settle or they
will force me to the painful necessity Ofpacing
their accounts in the hands of an officer Delay not
With gratitude for past fayors, my best efforts arc
guaranteed to old and new patrons
J. s. BROADWAY.
AM 2,u
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-08-20
1Ihf aDesttrn gRmntrat.
p11MoRS OF WAR IN EUROPE.
CHARLOTTE, N. C.

The relations between France and Prussia
are beginning to assume an appearance OF oe-
cided hostility. German papers report tnat
T,ouis NAPOLEON sent an unpleasant note to hlnS
William. and when this statement is denied by
the Moniteur, the Emperor's official organ, they
re.affirm it, aging that the Emperor wishes to
conceal the correspondence because the Prussian
Kings reply was defiant. Whether the bad
feeling will eliminate in an open rupture or
gradually die out, cannot be predicted with GER
taipty But both powers are seeking alliances
with other nations, evidently with a view to a
possible conflict. Foreign papers state that "a
council of war is at the present moment being
held in Russia, between the STATS of the armies
of Russia and Prussia, and under the presidency
of the Gar himself. Plans of campaigns suS-
gested by probable coalitions between France
and other States are under consideration. Fur
Their, it is asserted that Prussia is eager TO begin
the war Immediately and before France has got
unto attitude Russia, however, inc!ines to a
postponement, which does not make the s'rue
it may defer less inevitable"
Or the other hand, France is endeavoring to
gain the alliance of Austria. When it Is re-
membered that Louis Napoleon is the remote
cause of Maximiians death and the direct cause
of his failure in Mexico, alliance with Aus
tria seems delicate matter for him to attempt.
But the domestic affections of royalty are not OF
the Damon and Pythias order, and the proba-
bilities are that France and Austria will tight
together, if there be war in Europe. Napo-
leon was to visit Vienna about the seventh OF
this month, to offer his "heart-felt condolence''
to the Emperor Of Austria, for the mlsfortunes
of his Inflated brother. Perhaps he Will sue
coed in squeezing out few tears for his victim;
but the main object of his visit is to catch
another dupe. A common jealousy and distrust
of Prussia is the basis upon which these mon
archs will unite, one of them sealing his cove
.uant with brothers unayenged blood.
The war, if there be war, will be one solely
of interest. No principle is involved; there is,
indeed, no cause of war but the ambition of
three or four great men, backed up by national
prejudices and rivalries. The cause of human
ity can gain nothing by it, however it may re-
suit, and may lose much. But, since mankind
is composed mainly of fools, ready to be led like
lambs to the slaughter, at the call of ambition
and prejudice, there is no help for it but in a
free blood letting, in which the rule is 'eVery-
body for himself and the devil take the hind
most"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-08-20
WASHINGTON ITEMS.

The President, through Gen. Grant, has in
strueted Gen. Sickles that he can issue no order
conflicting with the process OF the Federal
Courts. This revokes order No. 10, int rfering
with cases recently adjudicated by Judge Chase,
in North Carolina.
A ridiculous rumor that Mr. johnson has been
advised by his friends to resign, and that he has
seriously considered the proposition, has been
circulated and discussed here for the last TWEEN
yfour hours by curbstone gossips. We have
excellent authority for saying that no one las
made such suggestion to Mr. johnson, and if
it had not been made subject for grave inquiry
it would scarcely be necessary to add that the
President has never had the matter under con-
sideration.
There are rumors Of the resignation of two or
three members Of the Cabinet, but there appears
to be no foundation for them, except the state
ment that the Postmaster General informed one
of his friends on Friday last that he was deter
mined to resign, not, however, upon political
considerations, but on account OF personal in.
terests. We give you this for what it is worth
The President has not had any intimation OF
purpose to resign on the part of any member
of his Cabinet.
The jurors in the surratt case report that if,
under the charge of the court they would have
been permitted to find the prisoner guilty as an
accessory to the plot to abduct MIR Lincoln, they
could have found verdict of guilty in thirty
minutes.
Lawyers here say the dismissal of Mr. Brad
ley from practcing at the bar will not hold good;
that the rules and practice require that specif
cations should be regularly filed and Mr. Bradley
should have bad an opportunity to file his an
swer and be heard by himself or counsel.
TUE SIRRATT TIrpy-Sprratt hoe beap
committed again to the custody of the marshal
and has been remanded to Jail, there to remain,
probably, until next December, as trial cannot
be had before that lime, it having been decided
that the last jurors were illegally drawn, and a
new drawing cannot be had until the end of the
year. During the entire retirement of the jury
they stood eight for acquittal and four for con-
viction. 1t has transpired, through a source
secretly reliable, that the main point upon which
the jury differed was the question of Surratt' s
presence in Washington on the day of assassina-
zion. The jury entirely agreed that had Sur
raft been indicted for conspiracy he would have
been convicted Immediately upon their retire
ment.
THE REPORTED TREASURY M1sMANAeEMENr.
The reported robbery of the U. Treasury
emanates from new paper published by Ed. E.
Dunbar, long intimate with, and confidential
Clerk in, the Treasury Department, and President
of the Continental Bank note company. The
paper contains long article on the subject, en-
bracing three points: Criminal aud reckless
Encouragement, enormous Deficiencies, and fraud
ulent duplicate issues. Hundreds of millions are
involved in the redemption Of duplicate coupons.
He insists, finally, that the government is ignorant
of the amount of paper ahoat.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-08-20
For the Western Democrat.

THE CONSERVATIVES ADDRESS TO HIS WIFE
Sweet child of Heaven sent to bloom
Upon the path that leads me to the tomb,
To cheer me on unto that gloomy shore
Where all must part to meet again no more,
Kind was the fate that sent thee to mine aid,
To smooth my path unto the realms of shade,
Until grim death shall sever rs apart
Aud still the throbbings of my aching heart,
Here on the bed of death I'll bid the world alden
But oh how can bid farewell to you?
TO hear and see thy lovely self no more,
But steal in silence to the unknown shore.
To walk in gloom and tread the realms of space
Cut off forever from the mortal race,
A gloomy ghost, dweler in the shades,
Where all is night and all but memory fades.
There will thy image luger on my soul
AS long as grim eternity shall roll
His countless years along. All! there I'll think
of thee,
And mourn the fate that severed thou and me,
VERNON
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-08-20

INSTRUMENTS REQUIRING SrAMPs-The
following the instruments to be stamped,
and the stamps to be used 10 ordinary business
transactions. Cut this out and preserve it for
reference
All notes and evidence of debt, five cents on
each 500; if under 500, five cents; if over
500, five cents on each additional 500, or
part thereof
All receipts, for any amount without limit,
over $50, two cents; if $50 or under, nothing
All deeds aud deeds of trust, fifty cents on
each $500 In value of the property conveyed,
or the amount secured; when deed of trust is
duly stamped, the note secured must not be,
but they should be endorsed to show the reason
why.
All apprasements of estates or of estrays, FIVE
cents on each sheet or piece of paper
Afidavts of every description are exempt
from stamp duty.
Acknowledgements to deeds, &C., are also
exempt.
Contracts and agreements, FIVE cents, except
for rent; when fer rent, fifty cents for $500 of
rent, or less; if over $500, fifty cents tor each
$500 or less over $780,
Any person interested can afix and cancel
stamps.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-08-20

WASTE NoTHING.-If you are business
man, waste not even the newspapers in which
you advertise; but, after you and your family
have done with them, send them to your friends
and acquaintances, and to merchants scattered
abroad. You will find it to your interest by so
doing. Like bread cast upon the water, after
awhile the attention thus conferred upon others,
shall return to you fourfold in substantial bust
benefits.
Newspapers are, par excellence, the great ad-
vertisiDg mediums = the world. Other modes
of advertising, doubtless, do good, more or less;
but the newspaper exceeds all Others combined
in efficiency and results.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-08-20

ARREST OF PROMINENT EIRGINIANs-Ricb-
mond, Aug. 14-Hou. John S. Pendleton, of
Culpeper county, former member of Congress,
arrived here this evening; having been arrested
on charge of perjury, in having registered.
The case of Judge Henry W. Thomas of
Fairfax, who arrived last night under arrest for
having violated the Civil Rights Bill, by re-
tusing to take negro testimony: has been set for
the nezt term Of the U. S. Court, at which he
was bailed to appear
Both parties had been indicted by Under
woods Grand Jury.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-08-20
"FURNITURE STORE
COW LOST.

My Cow has been missing since the lst of Decem-
Der last. She is black Mulay, and has the letter
NJ in her right ear; has brownish stripe running
lengthwise on the back, and a white bag She vas
with calf when she left, and probably had it about
the lst of April. will be thankful for any infor
nation as to her whereabouts. She was purchased
from one (name not recollected} in Providence
neighborhood WIN. ROADlGER.
Aupnst
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-08-20

Augusta, Aug. l2.-Weather clear and
pleasant Cotton crop accounts continue favor
able from Alabama, Florida, Georgia and South
Carolina, The caterpillar has appeared in some
Sections bnt no serious damage was done. The
wheat and corn crop has been the largest in
many years. An abundant yield will save thous.
ands from starvation, and there are no accounts
of suffering from sections heretofore in want.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-08-20
PLAN OF THESE GREAT LOTTERIES AM
.EXPL1NA TON OE ORA VINGS.

The numbers from to 100, 900, corresponding
with the numbers on the Tickets, are printed on
separate slips of paper and encirc!ed with small
tubes, and placed in a glass wheel-all the prizes
in accordance with the Scheme, similarly printed
and encircled, and placed in another glass wheel
The wheels are then revoIved, and two boys, blind
folded, draw the Numbers and Prizes. One of the
boys draws number from the wheel ofNos., and
AZ the same time the other boy draws out one prize
from the wheel of Prizes. The number and prize
drawn are exhibited to the audience, and what
ever prize comes out is registered and placed to the
credit of the cumberland this operation is repeat
ed until all the prizes are drawn.
ESr All Prizes Payable without discount and
each Official Drawing sent to each Purchaser.
BOYD, WILSON Co,
Managers, Alfalfa, Georgia.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-08-20

bg A letter has been addressed to General
sSick!es by committee appointed at a repuoli-
can meeting held in Charleston, S. g., protest
ing against the appointment Of Governor Aiken
as registrar of voters, or to any Office of trsst
or honor, on the ground that he aided the rebel
lion by the contribution of arms and ammuni-
tion, and that dining the war he entertained Mr.
Davis at his residence
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-08-20
TURNIP SEED.

Large Yellow Globe, large White Norfolk, Yellow
Ruta Baga, large White Globe, large Red Top and
large Purple Top.
For sale at the Corner Drug Store.
July 30, 1867. !. y. McApEs,
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-08-20

Having orders for the purchase of various Banl
Notes we are able TO pay good prices for them.
ComDare our quotations with others in the State
BRENlZER, KELLOGG L. PETERS,
Aup5 1867. Bankers at Charlotte
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-08-20

What is DUET WOMAN The New York
Evening "Gazette" says: "Thcre never was a
man who did too much for the happiness Of a
woman, and never did man devote bis thought
and care to the tastes of true woman who did
pot reap rich harvest in return"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-08-20
New Fall Goods
At BREM, BROWN l. CO.'S.

We have just received new stock of Staple and
Fancy Dry Goods,
Shoes, Hats, Embroideries, &C.
We have the largest and best assorted stock we
ever had at any time since have been in business,
and are determined not to be undersod but will sell
As Cheap as the Cheapest.
We will sell better goods than can be bought else
where for the same money.
We invite the special attention of wholesale cash
buyers TO our stock. Give a call before buying.
BREM, BROWN Il co.
August II, 1867 2w
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-08-20
CONCORD MILLS.

Having opened House in Charlotte, near the
Post Office, for the sale Of our own manufactured
goods, invite the attention Of merchants and
others to YARNS, SHEETINGS, SHIRTINGS,
OSNABERGS, CARPET CHAIN, STOCKING
YARNS, &c, &C.
gsE" Cotton taken in exchange for Goods We
sell low for Cash.
J. MCDONALD & SONS,
August IL, 1867. Concord, N. G.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-08-20
INTERNAL REVENUE CIRCULAR

The commissioner of internal revenue has
issued circular directing the attention of COL
lectors to the provisions of the one hundred and
ffty-eighth section of the internal revenue laws,
and order No 10, series 3, reminding them that
they have now no authority to remit penalties
for failure to afix the necessary stamps to TO-
struments, even though the omission were with
out fraudulent intent, unless the instruments
are presented to them to be stamped within
twelve calendar months after the making or is
suing thereof.
"Any person who has made signed, or issued
an instrument subje to stamp duty unstauped
or insufficiently stamped, or any person having
interest therein may present it to the collector
of the proper district, who, upon payment of the
proper stamp required by law, penalty of fifty
dollars, and, where the whole amount of the tax
denoted by the stamp required exceeds fifty
dollars OF payment also of interest at the rate
of six per centum from the day on which such
stamp ought to have been affixed, is required
by law to afix the stamp and to note upon the
margin of the instrument the date of his so do
ing, and the fact that such penalty has been
paid.
'When an instrument is presented to col
lector to be stamped, under the provision of
section i50 he is authorized to remit the penalty
if it shall be proven to his satisfaction that such
instrument Was issued without the necessary
stamp by reason of accident, mistake, inadver-
| tence or urgent necessity, and without any will
! full design to defraud the United States of the
euy or to evade or delay the payment thereof,
! provided such instrument is presented to him
for that purpose, and the stamp tax chargeable
thereon is paid within twelve calendar months
after the making or issuing thereof"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-08-20
N NOTICE..

The law will be enforced against all persons tres.
passing on my Farm and lands near the Mecken-
burg Female College. Persons who want fruit must
first get my permission before entering the orchards
Aug. II, 1867. NJ. l.. WRISTON
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-08-20

The deaths from the fever in Galveston,
Texas, for the week ending the 10th, were 81
There an increase of ten over the previous
day. 1t has appeared at Houston.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-08-20

Three afternoons in each week devoted to teach
ing lIttle girls Ornamental, Fancy Embroidery,
Braiding and all kinds of Needle Work.
Mrs. N. is compelled to make her support by her
Needle and close industry.
Feeling truly grateful for the great kindness shown
by the community of Charlotte for the past year she
has been with them, she would beg continuance
of the same. Will be found in the house next
to Mr. Allen Cruse's residence.
July %, 1867.