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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-03-05

In the recent trial of the parties charged
with the murder of Captain j. f. Gruber in
Georgia, Mr. Tu!ly, one of the counsel Cor the
defence, narrated the following story:
The whole case was made up of circumstan.
tial evidence of the oesest character, and to H.
lustrate how guardedly even the beet and stron-
gest circumstantial evidence must be taken, he
referred to trial that took place in this very
court about thirty years ago.
Judge Canonge then presided in the court,
aud Mr. Muzurean was the attorney general.
There then lived on the Bayou road man
about 25 or 80 years DID, He was not an edu-
Gated nor a wealthy man, but he was honest and
had good heart. Having had limb broken,
be was very infrm iu health He made his
livelihood by going to the Bayou St John every
evening and catching fish to sell in the market
the next morning One moonlight night, while
sitting on the bayou fishing as usual, he sa W q
lady dressed 10 white, in company with gen.
tleman, walking on the road beside the bayou.
They were quarrelling as they passed him, and
his attention was attracted by hearing them
quarrel.
After they passed, he resumed his fishing
and waited until he had caught bis usual sup.
ply He then started home with his basket.
As he reached the place known as :he "Coquet"
he heard loud cry. Advancing in the direc-
tion of the sound, be saw woman in a white
gown lying on the pavement, and coming to the
woman, he perceived that dagger had been
stabbed into her bosom. Thinking to relieve
her, he took the dagger by the handle and drew
it out. AS he did SO, watchman grasped him.
The woman was killed.
The poor fisherman was tried for the murder
The case was made out clearly against him.
He had been detected 10 the very act, bending
over the body of the deceased with the weapon
in his hand. He was convicted, and was hung
at Congo Square. About six months after q
trial was going 90 in Judge Canonge's court
A citizen called as juror said be did not wish to
be on the jury, and wished to speak few words
to the judge. The judge allowed him private
conversation. supposnng that he might have
scruples about capital punishment, the judge
asked him if that was the reason he objected to
being on the jury. "No" he answered, ''ths,
is not the reason. I saw the fisherman hung
for the murder of my wife. He did not do it
killed her myself from Jealousy" The judge
sat petrifed. The man made for the door, e.
capped, and has never been heard of since.
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R REMoVSD.

We take this method of informing our friends and
the public, that we have moved to the large and
cemmodiOuS Store Room formerly occupied by
kAHNW EILER Il BRO, where will continue to
carry the General Mercantile Business in all its
various branches and would respectfully call atten
tion variety and tyles of Goods, unsurpassed
by any other House in the State, which we offer at
exceedingly low prices.
CLOAKS! CLOAKS!!
French black and colored Cloth Sacques, BaSques
aud Circulars, Silk Sacques and BaSques.
RICH DRESS GOODS.
We have now in store Of the largest Stocks
Of fne Dress Goods ever offered in Charlotte. Our
Stock consists in part of all Wool DeLanes En-
press Cloths, Poptins POplinetteS, AlpacCas, Lus-
tres, together with general a<sortmen. of all the
low priced Domcstcs, DeLaines Prints, &c &C.
GLOVES AND HOSIERY.
Best Kid Gloves in all colors, Ladies' feeced
lined Silk, Li>le. Bulir and Wooden Gloves, Me:no
Gloves. Superior English Hosiery for Ladies' and
Misses, all of which equal to any offered in
this city.
WHITE GOODS
OF every description Table Cloths and Table Lin
men, Towels, Toweling, knapkins, &c, &C.
CLOTHING
OF every description. Frock md Sack Coats Cassi-
Suits, Goats, Pants and Vests, and a complete
line Of
GENTS FURNISHING GOODS
Boots, Shoes and Hats, all of which we offer at
enormously low prices at Wholesale and Retail.
NEW AND CHOICE GOODS
Ot every description received every week aud sold
at prices warranted to prove satisfactory pur-
chaSers We take great pleasure in showing our
foods to those wLo will favor with call.
A WE'LL Il CO,
kahnweiler Bros Old Stand, Trade ST.
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Grocery and Provision Store,

Under the Mansion House, opposite the Springs
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.
have also fine lot of Northern Potatoes and
some very fine No. Mackerel
l will sell cheap the cheapest. Try
Has@ The highest market price will be paid for
country produce CT all kinds.
Feb IS, 1867. 6m A. BERRYHILL.
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Next Door TO the Court House.
FRESH GROCERIES, 1st, 1856

Just received an elegant article of Moasses,
Cheese, Coffee Sugar, Crushed Sugar, Rio Coftee,
Tea Candles, Soap, Starch Pepper, Ginger, 81 ice,
Soda, Table Salt, Mustard, Ginger Preserves Snuff,
Tobacco &C, &c.
Also good assortment of Dry Goods, Crockery,
Hardware and Cutlery, Boots aud Shoes, Hats and
Caps, W ood and Willow Ware, &C., &c.
Store under Baumgarten's Photograph Gallery,
newly established.
JAMES HARTY l. co.
Charlotte n. c., Feb 4, 1867. .-rr ... .a
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GIFT EsTERpRIsEs.-A late Confederate
officer writes to the Richmond Examiner, that Q
man recently detailed to him scheme on foot
to get up gift enterprise, ostensibly for the
Southern Orphan Association, but in reality to
benefit alone the Spectators. 1t 10 said thst
abogus" agents of "memorial associations" and
exhibitors Of shows for aid for cemetery socie-
ties, &c., in the South, are going about the
country. The public should be on tbeir guard
against impostors.
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SHARP OLD GENT.-During the recent session
of the Equal Rights Convention in New York,
strongninded female entered crowded street
railroad car. An old gent rose to give her
seat, but asked, "Be you of these womens-right-
ers?" Il be-" ''You believe a woman should
have all the rights of a man! 2" "Yes do
"Then stand up and enjoy them like man" anc
stand up she did.
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1.-THE Love Esird.o

SONG for the Piano, by Fannie Downing, lust
received at the new Book Store
Also, GODEYS' LADIES BOOK for February at
the Book Store.
Jan 81, 1861. T1DDY i BRO.
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TERRIBLE EARTHoUAKE.-Londo Feb I6.
A terrible earthquake occurred IN Gephalo-
MIA. Every town 10 the island is in ruins The
loss of life and property is very great. The
King Of Greece has gone there.
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NOTICE.

We take pleasure in announcing to the Ladies
that we will attach To House early in the Spring
a first class French Millinery Establishment of which
due notice VIII De gwen. 4. WE'LL 4 CO.
Nov 90 1866.
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yVfsees.yVrigEas Shop.

The subscriber respectfully informs the public
that he has shop College street, in the rear of
Mr. Cruse's residence where he is prepared to do all
kinds of wood work in his line with neatness and
dispatch.
Particular attention paid to Repairing Wagons
and Buggies. .
Feb IL, 1857. WILLIAM FOSIER.
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Laborers Wanted.

We want to employ l08 laborers, white black,
to work at the Cureton Gold Mine in Union county.
Good wages will be given, be paid at the end of
every mouth. Apply at the Mine, 10 miles from
Monroe. B. J. CURETON co.
Feb IL, 1857 1mpd no
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WILSON, CALLAWAY & CO,
Bankers and Commission Merchants

No A Broad Street, NEW IORK.
R. T. WILSON, B. F: WILSON, J. NJ JOHNSTON, New
York; THos II. CALLAwAY, Cleveland Tenn;
W. p. ORME, Atlanta, Georgia.
MESSRS J. Y BRYCE & CO., will make
hoeral advances Shipments 10 our House.
Dec 3, 1866 On
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PR 4 CT & 4 L IA Or,
Respectfully informs the citizens of Charlotte and
surrounding country, that he is prepared to manu-
facture gentlemcns clothing in the latest style and
at short notice. His best exertons will be given TO
render satisfaction to those who patronize him.
Shop opposite Kerrs Hotel, next door to Brown &
Stitt'S store.
January |, 1865.
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GARDEN SEEDS.

Just received the Corner Drug Store; a large
and fine assortment of
Consisting of every variety grown in this climate.
Warranted GOod and Reliable.
For sale, Wholesale and Retail by
Feb a. 1867. J. H. NcADEN.
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More than ever is it now necessary that every
Southern boy should learn trade-should take
off his coat roll up bis sleeves, and 60 at some
tbiDg,-by which he can make living, and
support himself.
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IT III z
WKSYhhRM DhMDGnAY
0Published every Tuesday,6
Will Ii NJ j. YATES,
EDITOR PROPRIETOR.
ODgRRIS, S 3 PER ANNUM, in advance.
81 for six months.
EDITOR AND PROPRIETOR,

ESS~ Transient advertisements must be paid for
In advance. Obituary notices are charged adVertis-
ing rates
Advertisements rot marked on the manuscript
for specific time will be inserted until forbid, and
charged accordingly.
ST per square of 10 lines or less Will be charged
for each insertion, unless the advertisement is in
serted 2 months more.
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Champagne, Pemartin Sherry, old Newton Ma
dera, old Port, Casawba, Rhine. Jas. Tennessee
Cognac Brandy, vintage of 1858, Marc Renanlt
double refined rectifed Whskeys, old Bourbon. Rye,
Wheat pure Corn and Monongahela Whiskeys,
Holland Gin aud Schie1am Schnapps, Bitters, St.
Crolx and Jamaica Rum. Cordals and Lemon and
other Syrups, London Porter, A. Guinness Sons
xxx Brown Stout, Dublin, Muir Sons sparkling
Edinburgh AIe Glass Bottles, Flasks and Demijohns
of all sizes to the Trade.
Old Corn and Rye Whiskey by the barrel, to the
trade at small profit
Visitors and residents in Charlotte purchasing
anv of the above for medical purposes can get a
pure article by calling on :. ?
Feb 10, 1867 J. u. PALMER
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FANCY GROCERIES.

Pickles Preserves, Jellies, Mustard Horse Radish,
Powdered Ginger and Cinnamon, Ginger Preserves,
Macaroni. Hermetically sealed Meats and Fruits,
Salmon, Lobsters Oysters, CLANS, Sardines, Pine
Annles Peaches Straw berries, Salad Oil, Catsups,
Soda Powders, Vinegar, Kitlikinick Smoking To-
bacco, Havana Segars, Tobacco and Snuff, Chest
nuts, Green and Dried Apples, Rasins, Fishing
Hooks and Tackle Violin and Guitar Strings.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-03-05

Douglas Jerrold calls women's arms "he SER
penis that wind about mans neck, killing his
best resolutions" The s'oldest inhabitart'
Gays he don't object to them kind O serpents.
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Planting Potatoes.

30 BARRELS NORTHERN IRISH POTATOES,
expected daily, for sale at the Corner Drug Store.
Feb 4, 1867 J. FL. MCADEN.
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NEVV FLR III
AND ALL NEW GOODS.
NEISBET & ELI

Are opening in the David Parks Store House,
Tryon street, a complete assortment of CONFEC-
TONERIES, GROCERIES and NOTIONS and we
invite the public call and stock. it having
been purchased by Of the firm, in New York,
with great care. Having had considerable expert
ence in business, feel assured that Will be
able give satisfaction to ALL and nope, by strict
attention to business, to merit liberal share Of
public patronage. Our stock consists in part of
Rio and Java Coffee, Cheese, Tea, Crushed, Pow
dered and Brown Sugar Molasses, Soda, Pepper,
Spice, Soap, Gloves, Cinnamon, Nutmegs, Ginger,
Candles, Powder Shot, Caps, Chewing and Smoking
Tobacco, Lorilards Snuff, Matches, Shoe Backing
pr, ahog
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French and Common Candies,

Raisins, Currants, Citron, Jellies, Prunes, Ginger
Preserves Flavorng Extracts, Perfamery, Ketchups,
Sauces, Sardines, Crackers, Fresh Fruit in cans,
Figs, Oranges, Cocoanuts, Almonds, Brazil Nuts,
Filberts, Pecan, English Walnuts, Dolls, Marbles,
India Rubber Balls Banjos, Violins; ALSO Banjo,
Violin and Guitar Strings, and many other articles
too numerous to mention all Of which are for sale
low for cash or barter.
A. R. NESBIT,
Feb H. 1867. D. G. MAXWELL.
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Cotton, Grain, Flour, Tobacco, Cot
ton Yarn, Bacon, Fertilizers, &C.,
to which punctual attention and prompt returns
given.
Orders or Consignments solicited. Ny business
will be conducted exclusively for Cash profits in
nv line of Trade are too small to sell credit.
From long experience in business as we'll as
general knowledge of transportation, hope to give
entire satisfaction and share liberal patronage.
Feb 4 1857 W. BOYD.
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GROCERIES.
Having purchased the interest of JAS. H. CAR
SON in the late firm of W. BOYD l. CO., shall
continue the
Family Grocery Business

at the Old Stand in the Springs Building, door
above Iintch on Burroughs Co
Thankful for the very liberal patronage bestowed
on the Old Firm, | would solicit a continuance of
the same. My motto shall be, Quick Sales and
Short Profits, with fair dealings.
Old friends well customers will find a
general and full assortment Of Family Groceries at
low prices.
Come one, come all, and if you do not wish to
buy, you may fud comfortable seat by a good fire.
In addition to the Family Grocery Business, buy
Nashville union and dispatch. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1866-1868, 1867-12-07


ST.. LOUIS MUTUAL LIFE ASSURANCE
CoMPAEY.-We call special attention to
the following very catering notice, from
the 81. Lonis Btdlsfin, of the success of the
st. Louis Mutual Life Insurance Company,
of st. Louis, Missouri. The business of
this company is conducted by DIR. W. D
F. Sawrie at No. Il North Cherry street
Maxwell House:
Probably the greatest success ever
known in the history OF Insurance compa-
MES has been achieved by the st. Lonis
Mutual Life Insurance Company. This
institution was organized under a State
charter 10 1857, and is now the leading
life insurance company in the West. In
fact it has been grand success There
never has been anything wild about it
on the contrary, il is tame, we'll in hand,
solid, reliable and punctual. It's affairs
have been conducted by the best business
men of this city, a fact sufficiently evil
denced by the array Of solid men that COM
pose its official and directorial boards. On
the second of January, 1867, this company
declared "a dividend Of forth per cent. Its
assets on the first day Of July last, were
81, 950,451 92, and, on the first of Septem-
Der following, S2,000,000, an increase of
$40, 549 0S in two monthsl'
We endorse the above favorable and ap-
preciative notice; We are glad we have
such home compang. The agent, DIR. W.
D. F. Sawrie, is well-known to our citizens
as reliable business gentleman. ncv3O lw
Nashville union and dispatch. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1866-1868, 1867-12-07

NASHVILLE MEDICAL SOCIETY.-The
Society held its regular monthly meeting
on Thursday night-Dr. Menees, President,
in the chair. DIR. Dallas Bache was elected
an ordinary member of the Society. The
principal business of the evening was the
reading of a valuable and exhaustive paper
on Dysentery and its etiology, pathol.
ogy and treatment This led to a discus.
sion Of two hours length, when a number
of valuable views were expressed by Drs,
Martin, Winston, Manlove Oney and
Jones. The subject of "the bandage in
Surgery" was selected for the meeting in
January; discussion to be opened by DIR.
John D. Winston.
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TIE ROBERTSON Before
the war We had oh irritable institution in
this city, composed Of some of ourbest men.
1t was called the Robertson Association"
of which our departed and gallant friend,
Randall McGayock, was a long time Presi-
dent. This association was modelled after
the plan of the Howard" OF New Or
leans, and for similar purposes, 1. e., to take
charge of the sick, during epidemies par
ticularly, but at ali times when necessary.
We all know how CALAMITY and humanely
our New Orleans brothers worked at a
time of such woe and pestilence as lately
afflicted that people. The two societies
took their names from men who we're disa
tinguished in both cities for their philan-
thropy But from the usual health and
freedom from epidemics in our own city,
the members of the Robertson Association
directed their attention to the wants of the
poor of the city for many cold winters
and perhaps never in the history of Nash
Vile has there been a time when the fos-
tering hand of charity is more needed than
at present. We have had comparatively
mild season so far, but ere long the rigors
of severe winter will be npon us, and
then what provision is made for the indi.
gent and helpless?
1t has been suggested to us by an old and
working member of that time honored So
ciety, to propose its reorganization and il
the remaining members of the society will
only get together, We have no doubt that
they can add many to their numbers al
present, and be of great assistance in re.
lieving the sufferings of the poor during the
winter. The record book Of the society is
in possession of our friend above alluded
to, who will be glad to cooperate and hand
it over.
We need hardly say that our columns
are open for any suggestions that may be
offered on this important subject, and our
widows mite" will be ready.
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ADELPHI THEATER.-The plays of "In-
gomar" and Robert Macaire" were very
finely rendered at the Adelphi Theater on
last night. Mr.. Roys as Robert Mscaire''
was especially fac. The acting of Harry
Everett and Mrs. Kneass was unexception-
able, while the dancing of Miss Sinclair, for
gracefulness and ease could not be excelled.
Our theater goers cannot be better enter.
tanned than by the attractions of the
Adelphi. This evening will be presented
the "Gun Maker of Moscow" On Mon
day evening the renowned Gotthold makes
his first appearance here in the character
of Hamlet
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& Took ETHER.-Last night, near nine
o'clock, a well dressed and apparently
intelligent gentleman went to one Of our
prominent physicians in great state of
fright. He stated that he had taken thirty
drops of ether and aferwards one drink of
whisky, and that he believed it would kill
him. He said he felt a. though his head
was coming of, and that he was going
straight mp. The doctor quietly told him
there was no danger, but that if he felt as
though he was going to make an ascension
he shad better put some weights on.
After sitting short time he said he felt
better, and retired much relieved.
THE New York Ledger, Chimney Cor
ner, LaCross Democrat, Southern Opinion +,
Galaxy, Old Guard, etc, for sale by J. W.
McFerrin & Co., q Cherry street.
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Carpetsl Carpets ]

We have Just received a special assortment Of
English and American Tapestry; Brussels, three
ply and ali wool ingram Carpetinss, extra
heavy which We will sell at reduced prices, for
the next THIRTY days, in order to reduce our stock
By the first of January. Persons in need of
anything in the Carpet line would do we'll to
give US call. BENSON, RANKIN Il co,
decl-lW so College street.
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POLICE CoURF.-There was a small
docket in I his court on yesterday morning.
james Rotli, assault and battery SOS
and costs.
James Darnsworih, drunk So and costs.
John A. McWright, drunk So and
costs.
Daniel Wilson, disorderly conduct; SO
and costs.
Geo. Jordan, assault and battery So aud
costs.
james Brockin, abusive language; So
and costs.
Stephen johnson, keeping gaming tablet
continued till to-morrow.
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soulhern Provision Markets.

ATLANTA, Dec New white Tepnes-
see corn 81 10. Prime white wheat 81 60
az, and prime red 81 30a2 go. New family
-four $14a15, extra Sl2aI3, and superfne
S1lal2. Baeon-shoulders l4}c, clear
ribbed sides I8c, clear sides I9c, hams 20a
22c. Lard, l5c in barrels and l7c in kegs.
AUGUSTA, Dec. A. Bacon-shonlder IA
al43e, backbone sides l51al6c, clear rib
sides 16c, clear sides l61sl7, hams 22a24c.
Corn-white 81 10, mixed $la1 O5.
Wheat-white, 50, red 81 60a2 60. Flour
City mills, snperfne, Sl3, extra sl4, Xxx
SI5 55a16 Domestics-Augusta Factory
!, IL; "A, 1874; drills, l44; Grsniteville
Mills; sheeting, "A; ! shifting, II; shirt
ing, 81; drills, Is.
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Sons OF TEMPERAEcE.-This most ex-
cellent order is hourishing in Tennessee to
an extent not equaled by any other State,
There are ninety Divisions in the State
each of which is represented By good mems
bers and the very best of our citizens
There are four Divisions in Nashville and
one in Edgefeld, there being in the five
Divisions near seven hundred members
The National Division of North America
Will hold Its annual session IN this city IN
May next, and the subordinate divisions
are already preparing for the event
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aUNTRATH a sCHTFF,

v A II L IA n Y y II - IL h !,
No. 10 Cherry ST., two doors above Union.
Have now in store and offer for sale one Of the
largest and best selected stocks of Goods, con
sisting in part of the following articles:
Trimmings and Buttons, latest styles;
Fancy Goods, BogwOod. Steel and Jet Sets, etc i;
Knitting Yarns and Zephyr Worsted, all shades;
Willow Ware, Baskets. Chairs, etc.
Lace Goods. Notions and Hosiery, of every de-
scriptiOn;
Corsets, all sizes and styles; |
Ribbons, Star Braids, etc. .-.
TOYS, DOLLS, Wooden Ware, and Children's
Buegies;
The best assortment ever brought to Nashville.
All our Goods will De sold at prices which defy
competition. GUNTRATH 4 SCH1FF,
octl9 tiljanl 80 Cherry street.
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seuthern Co,ton Markets.

CHARLEsToN, Dec. 4.-Cotton active
market opened steady, but closed firmer
sales 1900 bales; middlings 15tc. Re
ceipts 1900 bales.
AUGUSTA, Dec. 4. - Cotton market
irmer and more active. Sales 900 bales
Receipts 912. Middling 144c.
SAVANNAH, Def 4.-Cotton opened ac'
tive and closed with active demand mid.
ding 15c receipts 2,0l0 bales.
MOBILE, Dec 4.-Good general demand
for cotton; market closed steady mid
dIings IA to l4!e; sales 2Go0 bales receipts
20I2