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During the siege Of Qucretaro, the
women of the city carried. food and
drink to the soldiers in the trenches,
and spent much of their time with
them, at the peril of their lives. Many
thus fell victims to their conjugal de-
votion. One was shot through the
breast by bullet, which likewise
killed the infant strapped to her
breast. \ second had her head taken
off by round shot. A third was
killed by bullet in the plaza.
A New York journal states that a
large business is done in selling old
revenue and postage stamps, which
have been already once used-the can
collation. of them being washed off in
some way. An individual, who had
offered n stamp of this kind for sale,
was brought before the United States
Circuit Court, n day or two ago, and,
pleading guilty, was fined $50.
AT the mouth Of what is known as
Gay Gulch, in Colorado Territory, it
is said that some one has put up n
stake, on which is written list of
water power and other claims in that
neighborhood. The claimants have
certainly claimed enough, but, on the
other side, is written, 81 claim all
creation, and my wife claims the ba-
lance, beginning at the stake"
Houston FAcToRY.-The Fort Val
ley Gazette man has been to the Hous-
ton factory, and says of it: Every
thing is new, and of the latest i'm
provements-consisting in part of
near 1000 spindles and about sixty
looms, managed by about fifty hands,
making about 5000 yards of rs good
sheeting per day as can be bought in
any market.
FIRE AT THE NASHVILLE PENGTEN-
TIARY.-A fire occurred ut the Nash
vile penitentiary on Saturday night
last, which entirely destroyed the
West wing of the building, with the
Agricultural and Cedarware Works.
The military was called out to pre-
vent the escape of the convicts. Loss
estimated at $80,000.
The opinion begins to prevail ut
Washington that the Surratt case will
be followed by prosecutions of per-
jury similar to that which sent
Conover to the State. prison for n
series of years. 1t is stated that one
of the witnesses for the prosecution
admitted, after he had left the stand,
that he had been corrupted.
The Russian Government has ex-
pended nearly 500, ,0OO,0 in rail
ways during the past six years.
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The INDIAN TROUBLES. "A letter
from Gen. Sherman's camp, in the
Platte Valley, says that the General
is not disposed to be harsh towards
the Indians.
Much of the thieving he believes
to be done by whites, and then
charged upon the Indians. Few, if
any, of our military men are so rapid
to grasp the situation and prompt to
act as is Gen. Sherman. There is
nothing sluggish about him, and he
is the man to work out the Indian
problem, if it can be done.
Turning to distinguished Senator,
he said: "You canSsee from the ap-
pearance of the country we cannot
fight Indians with infantry; you may
hold q lew posts with them, but be-
yond that they are worthless. We
want cavalry; but how are we going
to subsist them hundreds of miles
away from q railroad, where q horse
cannot carry ten days subsistence
with him? and do you know" he con-
tinued, "that it will cost near thou
SoAu OoliulS 10 SuUSlSU u CQVllryman
one year? 1t can't be done. The belt
of country over which they roam is
too wide to be swept by cavalry, and
we must abandon the idea and first
protect the construction of the Union
Pacific Railroad, the most important
enterprise ever undertaken, which
will settle the Indian troubles faster
than any other means" "
Turning to Mr.. Covode, he said:
"You claim to be the first pioneer in
this work, but you only organized
your company at Omaha in 1856,
while / organized company two
years earlier in San Francisco, since
which tine [ have watched closely
every step forward that the road has
taken, and lam determined that there
shall be no interference with it so far
rs am concerned"
There are no Indians to be feared
along its line at present, as the sta
tions are all too we'll armed, and there
are no hostile bands in their vicinity,
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The LoUDEsT TALKEEs. Ono of
our exchanges hits the truth in the
following: "The men who fought, "
it says. ''havo yielded moro readily
to tho Congressional plan of recon-
struction than those who stayed at
home. Generals, who will be dis
franchised by the constitutional
amendment, recommend its accept
ance, while men who only talked trca-
son, and kept their precious bodies
out of harm, arc full of patriotic de-
fiancc!" This is the case everywhere.
Files, the man who disturbed the
Mobile meeting, and interrupted Mr..
Kelley's speech, occupied "bomb-
proof during the entire war; and
those men who talk the loudcst in
bnr-rooms and OF street corners were
never guilty of strikinga blow against
the Uniun. But while acknowledge
ing the truth Of this, when it suits
their purpose to do so, the radicals
make the entire Southern people re-
sponsible for the acts Of those few
men who took no part III the war,
and who now talk loudly for fear OF
being considered towards.
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The RIGHTS OF M1Nonrr1rs. :

The RIGHTS OF M1Sonrr1rs
Among other reforms advocated in
the British Parliament by the philoso-
pher of that body, John Stuart Mill.
Is the right of minorities to repre-
sentation. 1t is q strange fact that.
in countries where popular suffrage
IS the recognized basis of Govern
ment, the minority, however large.
should be smothered by the majority,
however small. To remedy this ano-
maly, Mr.. Mill proposes that tn G
House be composed on the basis of
one member for every 5000 votes
cast, and that every candidate Who
receives that number be returned. in
whatever part of the country his
voters may live. In this way, the
unrepresented minorities of several
Boroughs or Counties might combine
and secure member of Parliament
The difficulties in the way of this
plan are easily surmounted. There
would naturally be tendency for the
most popular or eminent candidates
to engross nearly all the votes, where
local interests did not interfere: but.
by counting no more than 5000 votes
for each candidate, and allowing each
voter to put upon his paper second
or third name, which should be
counted i'll case lis first choice should
have superfous number, the pro-
portion could. be maintained. In
this manner there would be repre-
sented, not only organized parties,
but all opinions entertained bv n GER
tain number Of people in common,
which now have to take their chances
in the general scutlle.
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RoCKBRIDGE ALUM SPRINGS.
Op e n ED NE L.

ENED JUNE /.
HNHIS favorite and delightful WATER
Il ING 4LACE, having undergone tho
rough renovation, is prepared to receive
visitors. The owners have made every
effort in the outfit and equipment to rem
der the place more than ever attractive to
those in Qnest of recreation, while to the
invalid its medicinal waters hold out new
hopes of health. 1t may bo confidently
claimed for them that they have in q great
many cases relieved, and in many more
cases cured, the following diseases: Scro-
fnla, and many chronic cutaneous diseases
Chronic Thrush, Bronchitis, Dyspepsia,
Chronic DiarrhBa, Dropsy, Affections of
Kidney and Bladder, and Piles; and, in
connection with the hot baths, Chronic
rheumatism.
AS an appetizer, tonic and general re-
storative TO an enfeebled constitution, it is
perhaps unrivalled amongst mineral wa
ters.
The proprietors have engaged for the
approaching season a very superior Band
OF Music, both for tho Lawn and tho Ball
room.
The Billiard and Bowling Saloons. both
for ladies and gentlemen, will be found in
more complete order than ever before.
From the very extensive preparations
now making at all the leading Virginia
Springs, heavy travel is anticipated, and
we think will be attracted. 1t shall be the
AIM ol INC Undersigned 10 keep their
establishment FULLY UP TO THE FORE
MOST; and they hope to see renewal of
the social reunions which in former years
lent such charm to these mountain re-
treats.
Passengers by the Virginia Central Rail-
road get off the cars u. Goshen Depot.
Eight miles of staging over u smooth road
lands them at the Springs.
HS- Board $3.50 per day; 800 per month.
We have secured the efficient services Of
Capt. VIM. II. SALE, so long and favorably
known to the public, i'll connection with
these Springs.
FRAZIER S RANDOLPH, Prop'rs.
~<--~->~>->>>-- -~~~-~->>--
PURCELL. LADD tS CO., Richmond;
A. b. RUCKER, Lynchbuig;
COLEMAN " ROGERS, Baltimore;
HEGENIAN ~ CO., New York;
Agents for sale of the Water and Mass
or Salts. June 80
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The Arch-duchess Matilda, the in
tended wife of Prince Humbert, of
Italy, n Princess, in her nineteenth
year, by all accounts endowed with
rare gifts of person, mind and heart,
died in Vienna on the morning of
June 6. She inadvertently trod on n
Lucifer match, which was lying at
her feet on the floor, as she leaned
out at the window talking to one of
her relatives. Her summer dress was
in blaze before she was aware of it,
and before any one could run to her
rescue, she sank to the ground in an
agony of pain from which OILY death
released her.
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Soda Water, Porter and Ale.

uAVING commenced the manufacture
IL and bottling of SODA WATER, POR-
TER and ALE, 1 am now prepared to fill
all orders from the city and country en-
orders must be accompanied with the mo-
ney, as my terms are strictly cash.
JAMES COSGROVE,
p. }. Box %, Columbia, S. G.
RB- Nowbcrry Herald, Spartanburg Er
press, Chester .Sdnddrd Grccnville Noun
td5neer and Anderson Inte,igencer copy
font times, and forward Fills Immediately.
May 81
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BATCHELOR'S HAIR DYE.-This
splendid Hair Dye is the best in the world.
The only true and perfect Dye-harmless,
reliable, instantaneous. No disappoint-
ment. No ridiculous tints. Natural black
or brown. Remedies the ill effects of bad
dyes. 1nvigorates the hair, leaving it soft
and beautiful. The genuine is signed VIZ
liam 4. Bachelor. All others are mere
limitations, and should be avoided. Sold
by all druggists and perfumers. Factory
81 Barclay street, New York. Ha- Beware
of counterfeit. Dec 111y
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REACTION IN PUBLIC OPINION.
The Connecticut election indicated q
decided change in the current of
opinion. An election just held in
illinois shows that the conservative
reaction is even more decided West
than East. The second grand divi-
sion OF the State. which gave 3,O44
majority for the radicals in Novem-
Der, now elects q Democratic con-
servative for Judge by majority of
1000,
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Gen. Grant was in Washington.
Pa, last week, to attend the wedding
OF his cousin; and local paper says
he remained but short time, said
little, smoked much, and talked SEN
sibly.
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TO MARRY OR NOT TO NIAIsRY.-

WHY NOT? Serious Reflections for
Young Men, in Essays of the Howard AS
sociation, on the Physiological Errors,
Abuses and Diseases induced by ignorance
OF natures laws, in the first age of man.
Sent in sealed letter envelopes, free of
charge. Address DR.. j. .SKILLIN HOUGH-
TON, Howard Association, Philadelphia,
Pa. Nav 10 9mo
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ID r a 1TE

VyHE HOME FOR SOUTHERNERS; by
a Rev. Ballard S. Dunn, OF New Orleans,
with fine map.
by Swinton, with plans of battles, &C.
Wearing Of the Grey; by author of 'Sur-
ry of Eagles Nest, with plates.
Diamond Editions of Longfellow, Thack-
cray. Dickens and Tennyson.
F. elt1 ick the Great and Family; by
Mr. .b.ch. And other books by same au-
tnor.
w'ng the Wind; by Linton.
MoCARTER'S BOOKSTORE.
June 6 r. L. BRYAN.
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WHO Is Observation-Disclosures

WHO is RESPONSIBLE!-Victim of
debility, who is responsible for your feeble
ness? Not yourself, you will say, for you've
done all you could to euro it. That's
mistake On your part. You haven't tried
HOSTETTER'S BITTERS.
Gloomy dyspeptic, with an uneasy sto-
mach and world-weary face, of course
You don't think yourself responsible for
your own torments. But you are. 1t is
easy to see from your condition that you
haven't tried HOSTETTER'S BITTERS.
Bilious sufferer, it is not your fault, you
think, that your symptoms grow worse day
by day. Blue pill doesn't do you any good.
Very likely. But you can be brought round
for all that. Why haven't you tried HOS
TETTER'S DITTERS?
Friend, on whom fever and ague alter
nately blows hot and cold, and whose brain
seems to be bursting with the effects of
some powerful drug, do You assume the
responsibility? Oh, no! You've taken
piles of quininc, and ali the regulation
medicines. What could you do more. One
ching more-the very thing that would
have exempted YOU from all the pangs that
now rack You. You have never tried HOS
TETTER'S BITTERS.
Nervous invalid, what have you to say?
You plead that YOU have taken all the
nervines of the pharmacop@ia. If they
have done You no good, it is not your fault.
You are not responsible. Wrongful
wrong. You have, in reality, nobody to
blame but yourself. Why haven't YOU tried
HOSTETTER'S BITTERS?
For all the aboye-named complaints, the
Bittcrs are absolute specifics.
June 10 +c
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Dutcher,s LIghtning FIy-Kuler wil

outSher's y hiShtn1ng tIy-IAt tller will
certainly exterminate these pests, if its use
is persevered in. Beware of bogus Fly
Paper, which some dealers keep because
they can get it for nearly nothing. Don't
be swindled. Ask for BUTCHERS, which
is sold by all live Druggists.
May % limo
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SPECIAL NOTICES.
PANKNIN,s HEPATIC BITTERso 1I,lE5If,i;,,,

PANFSNIN's HEPATIC BITTEFs are
rapidly gaining in public esteem. They
are decidedly tho most excellent Vegetable
Tonic yet discovered for the cure of gene
raj debility and disorders of the stomach
or liver. Those who have used them pro-
nounce them to be all that is claimed for
them. For sale by all druggists.
April IL fly DR. G. II. Mot, Agent.
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PE ASSURANCE SOCIETY
THE EQUITABLE LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY
OF THE UNITED STATES.
HUTCHINSON, BURROUGHS & CO.,
g g r a & q n .,
CHARLOTTE, N. c.
the PUBLIC
TO the Public
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WHEN 7 WAS YOUNG.

One morning as CHANGED to pass
close by cottage gate,
An aged matron in the shade
sat talking to her Kate.
The frost of age was on her brow,
and garrulous her tongue,
As she compared the doings no"
with those when she was young.
when I was young, young gals were meek,
and looked round kinder shy,
And when they were compelled to speak
they did SO modestly
They stayed at homo and did the WORK,
made Indian bread and wheaton,
And only went to Sabbath school,
and sometimes to night meetin',
Young children were obedient then,
and had no saucy airs
They minded what their mothers said,
and learned to say their prayers;
But nowadays they know enough
Before they know their letters,
And young ones that can scarcely talk
will contradict their betters.
Young ladies now 60 flirting round
and looking out for beaux,
And scarcely one in ten is found
who makes or mends her clothes.
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One Hundred Acres of Land,

all of which is suitable for farming other purposes.
A better investment was never presented in North
Carolina to the capitalist.
1t offers peculiar inducements to any well quail
fed lady or gentleman disposed to engage in the
business Of teaching First Glass Female School,
one of which in charge of Mr. J. H. Mills is already
in successful operation upon The premises
The Main or College building, situated in the
middle of large grove of white oak trees, twenty
the town, is built of excellent brick arranged with
reference to all the modern improvements and con-
yeniences. 1t is four stories high l26 feet long
and &c feet through the centre it contains the
usual number of halls and for full corps of
professors, and students SO chambers in the dorm
tory, and elegant and tasteful spiel 1913 feet high
and splendid Chapel. This building was erected
in 1858, by the Masonic Fraternity of ~ c. for edu
cational purposes, and has been recently put in
thorough and complete repair.
The Mansion House i'll the rear contains six large
and airy rooms; large porch with heavy pillars
piaZZas and Easements all in fine order, with every
necessary outbuilding complete and fne garden
and grounds.
The Land and Mansion will be sold with the
College
TERMS-Cash sufficient to the costs Of ad-
yertising and sale; bond, with approved security.
payable at and II months for the residue. Title
reserved till payment.
JOHN BERRY.
j. 7. LlTTLEJOHN,
r. W. LASSITER.
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MECkLENBURG FEMALE COLLEGE.
,s CHARLOTTE. N. G,

REV. A. G. STACY, A NJ, PRESIDENT,
Assisted by accomplished Instructors in all the
Departments. Thoroughncss in Arithmetic and in
all the other branches of Mathematics is required
as the only means of preparing the mind to grasp
and master those branches which are specially
ornamental. Pupils required to take exercise
.regulaFly-a sound mind in sound body, being
our motto. Rates as low al can be afforded Punils
received at any time. For further information
apply to A. G. STACY
April 8, 1867. Charlotte n c.
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CHARLOTTE FEMALE INSTITUTE,

CHARLOTTE, N. c.. s,.s 4-~ =.
The current session commenced on the ist Octo-
Der, 1866, and will continue until 3oth june 1867.
Pupils are received at any time and charged from
date ofenrance. Ministers daughters received free
of charge for Tuition. - -
@~P'""'' Pe' ~ " 1t'S
washing, 81 s-t3 $'oo %
Tuition in Collepiate Department 3a 90
g in Primary &c. 20 90
Music, Modern Languages, Drawing and Painting,
taught by competent and thorough instructors.
For Circular and Catalogue containing full partic-
ulars address REV. r. BURWELL & SON. i
Jan T. 1857. Charlotte, n. c..
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Grocery and Provision Store,

Under the Mansion House, opposite the Springs
s~@tr f=-s~I Building.
I have on hand, and will constantly keep, Corn
Meal, Flour, Bacon, Lard, and Country Produce
generally.
Also, Sugar, Coffee, Crackers, Mol.sses, and in
fact everything in the Grocery line family may
need. -. --..t- -. .=
/ have also fine lot of Northern Potatoes and
some very fine No. Mackerel
! will sell as cheap the cheapest Try me-
HT@ The highest market price will be paid for
country produce CT all kinds. .
Feb Is, 1867. en- A. BERRYH1LL.
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PICTURES! PICTUREs!!

The undersigned, Photographic Artist of Baiti-
more Md, begs leave to inform the public IN gen.
eral, that be has opened No. Ambrotype, Daguer-
otype and Photograph Gallery, over Mr.. j. Harty's
Store, next door to the court house. Parties de-
string neat well executed and true Pictures will do
we'll to give him a call. Copies taken from the
smallest picture into large size Portraits Prices
reasonable. HENRY BAUMGAhIEN.
Feb 49, 1851 tt r. sr-~tE.-s
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SPRINGS CORNER! g.
New and Complete Stock of Goods !!

am now offering one of the best selected and
cheapest Stocks of Goods brought to this market
since the close of the war, consisting of
DRY GOODS!
Comprising Bleached and unbleached Domestcs,
Calieoes, Delaines, Foulards, A!apaeca Lustres,
Popiins, -Jaconet Dress Patterns, Bareges, Grena-
dimes, Organizes, Chambrays, black and fancy Silks
and numerous variety of Dress Goods too numer
to mention. II .z a-t..s
WHITE GOODS-Comprising Swiss, Jaconet and
Barred Muslins, Lawns. Cotton and Linen Diaper
ing, White Damask Table Linens, Towellings,
Dimty Linens, &C., sc. -
LACES LACESI of all kinds and descriptions.
The celebrated Cluny Lace, Real Yalencnes Lace,
Embroideries, Edgings, Insertings and Rulings of
every variety
Notwithstanding every fashionable style of
Dress Buttons and Trimmings, Ladies and Gents
kerchIefs, Silk and Velvet Ribbons, Corsets, Hoop
Skirts; in short, everything included in the compre
hensive term NOTIONS. go
SHAWLSl for Spring and Summer. Be sure
and ask for the celebrated and fashionable Shetland
Shawl and Spring Fancy Skirt, pretty and COM
Portable that no lady should be without
LADIES' and GENTS HATS!
In every fashionable style, and BOOTS and SHOES
for great and small be excelled for style and
finish by any in the market
also offer to the public small and well selected
stock of STAPLE HARDWARE; also, GLASS and
PUTTY, and -t .
Groceries,
Consisting of Superior Black and Green Teas, Cof-
fees, Sugars, Molasses, Syrups, which l offer as
cheap be purchased at any house in the city.
Having bought my GcoLs low, in these days of
advantages to all Wholesale and Retail dealers, and
am satisfied if you give me call shall hardly fail
to please
March 49, 1867. A. SINCLAIR.
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HIGHLY DESIRABLE PROPERTY
FOR SALE

Wishing TO change my business, will sell $50
Acres OF LAND in and adjoining the Town of Char
lotte, 4o acres in corpora,ion) On the Trac, there
is gooc Mill site, % feet fall, with first rate Dam
recently built, and race dug, and all the large tim
bers for Mill House On the ground. The Tract
can be divided. 1t is worth the attention of anv
one wishing paying property, or as an investment.
Any information can be had by applying to the sub
scriber. W p puIFEp
Sept 10, 1866. If
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PRA CTICAL TAILOR

PRA TICAL TAILOR
Respectfully informs the citizens of Charlotte and
surrounding country, that he is prepared to manu-
facture gentlemens clothing in the latest style and
at short notice. His best exeriions will be given
render satisfaction to those who patronize him
Sho? opposite Kerr's Hotel, next door to Browr &
Stitt's store. 80. ..--z. E. 2.
January /, 1866. ~. ..
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IMPORTANT TO FARMERS
A Liberal Offer.

w keep on hand large supply of Fertilizers
such as Peruvian and Pacific Guano, Raw Bone
Phosphate and Super-Phosphate of Lime and Gvp-
,sum-which we offer to Farmers on reasonable
terms.
We will supply responsible parties for one-haIf
cash and wait for the balance until the cron is made
We also keep large supply of Bacon Corn and
Seed Oats, at wholesale.
J. Y. BRYCE l. CO.
Charlotte, Feb. 25, 1867. If
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Groceries.
CATAWBA .a3 s..-s
English and Classical High School,
NEWTON ~

The next Session of this Institution will COM
the 7h of January next, and the sessions will
hereafter commence regularly on the first Monday
of January and July respectively, We are happy to
inform the public that the School is in fourishing
condition, and that the plan of messing, which
ables board to be secured for half the usual rates,
or less, contributes to the advantage of those who
adopt it, and to the success Of the School .-~ .-
Should it become necessary, other competent in
structors will be employed, and no pains shall be
give them practical business education.
Pupils have access to good Library, and have
the advantages of we'll regulated Literary Society,
which is small consideration.
Tuition from S 0 to $l8, specie rates.
Board in families from $40 to SIS Currency per
month.
For Circular and furhur particulars, address J.
G Clapp, Newton, N. G. .r.
J. G. CLAPP, A. B.
Dec 3, 1866. S. NJ. FINGER, A. B.