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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-02-04
THE NEW BOOK STORE.
CHARLOTTE, N. C..
TTDnV r. RIO

| 11DD O bHO.,
Has just received large addition to their Stock O
New Books, Stationery and Fancy Articles. Tn
public invited to call and examine their stock
They are prepared to furnish Wholesale Customer
on as good terms, probably better, with anythin,
In their line, than any other house in the City.
! SCHOOL BOOKS.
| Davies, Bowdon. Primary Old and New Arithme
tics; Also, Keys to the same; Pixies, Fowers Green
| leafs, Appeton's and Smiley's Arithmctics; Bull
lions Greek Latin and English Grammars an6
Readers; Binghams Latin and English Grammars
full series of Mciiuffeys, Sterling's Goodrch's VIII
sons, Sargents and n. c.. Readers; full series OF
Mitchells and Cornells Biographies: Copy Books
Quackenbos and Brookfelds Composition: all classes
Of Speakers; Willard and Filters Universal HISTORY
Quackenbo's History of the United States; Sewelis
History of Rome; Comstock and Parker's Philoso-
ply; Websters and Walkers School and Unabridged
Dictionary.
NEW PRESBYTERIAN HYMN BOOK.
Just out; also, extensive supply of Methodist
LYNN Books; Bibles; Thornton's and Jays Family
Prayers, &c.
Annals of Tennessee; History of the Late War. nv
follard; Abbots Histories; Democracy in America: :
Troubles History Of England.
NOVELS.
large selection of the latest and best; Also cheap
Novels-Dme Novels.
STATIONERY.
The largest and cheapest ever offered in this market
comprising Note, Letter, Foolscap. Blottng and lis
sue Paper from the cheapest to the finest American
German and French; Envelopes all sizes. from the
smallest to the large official plain and colorc border:
Lead Slate and Indellible Pencils Arnolds English
writing Fluid; Moore's Writing Ink in bottles for
School use Indian Ink; French Paints in boxcs-
all sizes; Camel Hair Pencils; Cohen's Commercial
Washington, Medallion and Gillots Nos 10 3O3 and
4O4 Steel Pens.
FANCY ARTICLES.
BeehIves Vases Wallets, Cabas Ladies Companion
Caro- Receivers, Glass Paper Weights, Ladies Work
Boxes, Watch Stands, Photograph Albums.
NOTE BOOKS
Southern Harmony, Christian Minstrels Timbrel
CT Zon Christian Harmony, Presbyterian Psalmodist
rmina saera, Songs of Praise, Sabbath School
Bell, Happy Voices
Pocket Diaries for 1868.
ALMANACS FOR 1863
blums, Housekeepers and Builders. Dentscher
The above is now offered to the pnblic for their
ire able to sell low.
December 2. 1867 TINY G. mo
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TAILORING.
John Vogel, Practical Tailor.

Respectfully informs the citizens of Charlotte and
surrounding country that he is prepared to manu-
1acture gentlemens clothing in the latest STYLE and
at short notice. His best exertons will be given tn
render satisfaction TO those who patronize him. Shop
opposite old Charlotte Hotel, next door 10 Brem,s
Hardware Store ~
January I, 1867.
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Time Quick and Rates Low.

This new trunk line forms a Great Freight Route
between Baltimore and Weldon, Warrenton, Raleigh
Hisboro Lexington, Salisbury, Morganton Char,
lotte, Lincolnton, Goldsboro, Newbern, Beaufort,
Wilmington, ChestervAfe, WinnsbOro', Columbia,
Sumterve, Manchester, and all intermediate points
on and near these great Railways and their conneG-
tions.
The Powhatan Steamers connect at Petersburg
with Petersburg Railway for all points in the Caro-
linas. Cars alongside of Steamers Wharf,
and goods transferred with careful handling.
CARS ARE RUN THROUGH WITHOUT BREAK
ING BULK
Between Petersburg and Raleigh, Charlotte, Colds
boro, Wilmington, &C., sc. This Inland Line pos
sesses many advantages a Sea Route. Marine
risk is small and insurance is comparatively nothing.
The Wharf Of Fowhatan Steamers being situated in
the very centre of the great Shipping District of
Baltimore, renders it convenient to shippers, and
drayage is very small.
Great attention paid to cOnsignments Of Cotton,
Corn Wheat, Rosin, &C., &c. All produce forwarded
at the lowest possible rates.
BeS@ To insure transportation over this Inland
Fast Line, mark all goods whether Northward or
Southwark bound, 'Via Petersburg"
BE- Freight landed in Baltimore day following
delivery to the Steamers.
Through Receipts are given and fixed rate per 100
pounds guaranteed both ways.
BsT5@ Rates in every case as low as via Bay Line
and Portsmouth to and from Baltimore, Philadelphia
and New York.
n. B.-With regard to last named points, freight
is forwarded to and from Petersburg by Phadelphis
and New York Steamers
For rates and all further information, apply to
any Freight Agent on the Line ut the
OFFICE THE PowHATAN STEAMBOAT Co..
80 Light St. Wharf, BALTIMORE.
J. BRANDT, Jr, President Powhatan Steamboat Co.
X. b. PEGRAM, Sup't Petersburg Railroad.
A. b. ANDREWS, Supi Raleigh 4 CASTOR Railroad.
JAMES ANDERSON, Sup't North Carolina Railroad.
c. BOUkNIGHT, Sup't c. & s. c. Railroad.
5. L. FREMONT, Supt Wilm'n & Weldon Railroad.
}. " JORDAN, Acting Master Trans. Atlantic and
n. G. Railroad.
WIN. MRAE, Sup't Wilmington and Manchester
Railroad.
September 80, 1867
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GROCERIES.
southern Express COMPANY.

The Southern Express Company has complete COM
municaton with all Northern and Western States
and is prepared to forward Freight, Money and val
liable Packages safely and promptly. Messengers
leave Charlotte daily, connecting at Raleigh with
Adams Express Company, and at Richmond with
Adams and Iiarndens Express Companies
Letters viii be forwa rded BY this COMPANY to all
points South and NORTH having mail facilities
W. p. HILL, Agent.
Charlotte, Jan. l. 1868
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GOODS! GOODs!!
Barringer, Wolfe g. Co..

Are DESTROYS of getting clear their entire Stock of
Goods and will offer great inducements to the Retail
Trade. They have the largest and best general
Stock in Charlotte and defy prices. They will sell if
you will give them call
Call and examine their Stock of Dry Goods of every
description; Hardware; Carriage Trimmings Iron
aH Aieds; Boots and Shoes, Hats and Caps, Umbrel-
Jas, Notions, Saddles, and Yarn Cloth.
They have the ALAMANCE STRIPES in great
variety; Come ard see for yourself. We only ask
fair showing.
n. BAH who owe US bills made during the wear
1867, are asked to come forward at and pay up
We have been patient-come and settle before pa
thence ceases to be a virtue.
BARRINGER, WOLFE & CO,
Jan. 20, 1868. Opposite Charlotte Hotel.
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Pictures at SO cents

And upwards, at the Photographic Gallery over
JAS. Harry Cos Store, next to the Court House.
Call and get superb likeness of yourself and family
at low rates according to style and finish. Copies
taken Of old Pictures in superior manner. Salts
faction guaranteed at the Gallery of
H. BAUMGARTEN,
May 6, 1867. Next to Court House
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BENJAMIN Robinson.
fLate of North Carolina

Late of North Carolina,)
ATTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR AT LAW.
81 -Nassaa Streef, NEF FORK.
Associated with ROGER a. Pryor. Esq. formerly of
Virginia, viii attend promptly and thoroughly to all
business committed to his mana gemenf 80
August 20, 1867.
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LINCOLNTON
f Z M A T. z Sc AIRY.

The exercises of this Institution was resumed on
the 18th January, 1868. The session will continue
Thirty Weeks, closing on the 18th August ensuing.
The School Is not UNCONVENTIONAL The boarders
will attend the Churches designate ted by their parents
The charges are made as low possible.
CORPS OF INSTRUCTORS
1. "; Observation-Disclosures Languages, Logic and
Rhetoric
REV Mr. D.>vIs-Moral and Intellectual Philosophy
Chemistry PHYSIOLOGY and Ancient Geography.
REV. Mr.. BATT-Mahematics and Nat. Philosonhy
Mrs. BREvARD-English Branches and Social Duties.
Miss WALKER-English Branches
Miss MAYs-Eocal and Instrumental Music and
French.
Assistant Instructress in Music and French.
Mrs MISUNDERSTANDING, Painting and Ornamental
Work.
For particulars apply to
7. w. BREVARD, Principal,
january 10, loo7. Lineolnton, n. c.
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little girl once hearing the remark that old
people had once been children, artlessly inquired,
who took care of the babies 2"
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DR.. JOHN III. McADEN.
Wholesale and Retail Druggist

CHARLOTTE, ". O.
Has on hand large and well selected stock of PURE
DRUGS, Chemicals, Patent Medicines, Family Mcdi-
cines, Paints, Oils Varnshes, Dye Stufs Fancy and
Toilet Articles, which he is determined sell the
very lowest prices.
May 20, 1867.
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IMMENSE REDUCTION

In Prices -
l am now making extensive changes in the con-
struction of my Store, and being DESTROYS as far
possible to reduce my present Stock Of Goods offer
my large and well selected Stock at GREATLY RE-
DUCED PRICES.
Ladies', Misses, Gents and Boys Shoes are now
being sold REGARDLESS OF COST.
Ladies Cloaks and Shawls REGARDLESS OF
COST.
UNPARALLELED REDUCTION in Dry Goods of
every description.
Mems Clothing at Heavy Reduction
am determined to reduce my Stock before enter
ing the New Store, and offer for the next THIRTY
DAYS such inducements cannot fail to satisfy ALL
A. SINCLAIR.
Nov 20, 1867. Springs Corner.
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House Furnishing Articles.

Chamber Sets, Japaned-some very handsome :;
all kinds of House Furnishing Articles, Knives and
Forks spoons Casters, Candle-sticks, &c. next door
to the Court House.
Nov. IL, 1867. JAMES HARTY & co
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THOMAS w. DEWEY & co.
Bankers and EXCHANGE Brokers

TRYON STREET, CHARLOTTE, N c.
Negotiate Loans and Discount Business Paper Pur-
chase and Sell Government and other Securities on
Commission, receive Money Deposite, Buy Gold
and Silver Coin and Bullion and Bank Notes. make
Collections and remit day of payment and trans
act General Banking Business.
Dssember =, 1867.
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B. KOOPMANN.

Having completed my Winter Stock, now offer to
my friends and patrons in Charlotte and surrounding
country, as handsome and cheap an assortment of
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REMOVAL.

G. M. Query
Has removed his Stock of Goods from Dus' Store
Opposite the Court House,) to Mcleod Steeles old
stand, next door to Buffers Jewelry Establishment
Tryon street, where he expects to continue to keep
his large Stock of
Ladies' Furnishing Goods,
Of every style and variety, and the conduction of
MILLINERY AND MANTUA-MAKING
In all its branches
Do not forget the place, Mcleod & Seeles old
stand, where all kinds Of Ladies' Goods are kept
Jan IL, 1868. NJ QUERY.
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Fall and Winter Goods

as can be bought in out of the city.
As usual my stock comprises everything kept in a
first class mercantile house. Of Dress Goods full
and complete stock; Calicoes in every variety and
pattern Shifting, bleached and unbleached: Sheet
ings and Pillow casing of all widths; Ticking, &c.
Special attention is called to my extraordinary
hna and oxtor Si.o-c tcol-o e
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Notice to Debtors.

Those indebted to J. Buxbaum & Co. must make
se!aFinent without delay, expect o change our
business in short time, and obliged to collect
outstanding accounts. We earnestly request our
debtors to give us call and make arrangements
Jan 49, 1868. J. BUXBAUM & co
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Important to Carolina Shippers
THE NEW
Bait. & Carolina Grand Trunk
FREIGHT LINE.

-------- TIA TEIEKSBUKI va,
Comprising the following great Freight Routes:
THE POWHATAN STEAMBOAT
COMPANY'S FREIGHT LINE OF STEAMER
PETERSBURG AND WELDON,
RALEIGH AND CASTOR,
NORTH CAROLINA,
WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA,
WILMINGTON AND WELDON
ATLANTIC & NORTH CAROLINA,
WILMINGTON AND MANCHESTER,
CHARLOTTE & SOUTH CAROLINA RAILWAYS
And their connections.
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CHARLOTTE, n. c., Nov. 80. 1867

CHARLOTTE, n. c., Nov 80, 1867
Messrs. Barnhardt Houston :-.Sirs: The North
State Washing Machine is really more than expected
and can with eandor say that there is no bumbpg
about it. My servants say that it does its work as
wei as can be done by hand. And take pleasure
in recommending your Machine to my friends. and
all who desire labor-saving machine. Best wishes
Tor your success. Respectfully yours,
Mrs DAVID PARKS
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DRY Goods.
New Foundry and Machine Shop
At CHARLOTTE, NC
M. MARTIN g. CO.

III. MARTIN & CO.,
Having removed their Works from Stowesville Castor
county, to Charlotte, respectfully inform their I'D
patrons and the public generally that they have
opened Foundry and Machine Shop at the old Navy
lara Lot In the city of Charlotte where they are
prepared to make all sorts of CASTINGS for sesa
Engines, Mills Factories, Water Wheels. Cane Mis,
Farming Implements, &c., &C.
Observation-Disclosures attention will be paid 10
repairing Of all kinds
All work shall be done in the very incest style,
and the best material used. -
M. MARTIN,
JOHN WILKES,
June %, 1866. sf Charlotte, n. c.
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D.
Willard Brothers.
WHOLESALE GROCERS AND COMMISSION
MERCHANTS,
And Agents for the Hazard Powder Co., and Marvin
y Co.'S Safes. Also, Emery's Cotton Gin and Con-
denser, and Fosters Cotton Planter.
Nos. 20, 30 and 81 NORTH WATER STREET,
WILMINGTON, n. c. s
September ?, 1866 6m
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New Foundry and
M A G I'll IN e HOP
TATEM, ROOKIE & CULPEPpFp

PRACTICAL MECHANICS, ~
Have opened a Foundry, Machine and Bl.c,....
Shop, at the old stand of ]. NJ Howie. wbera N,
will execute, i'm the very best style and finish ney
work in their line. al
They are prepared to make all sorts of CASTING,
for Steam Engines, Mills Factories Water-uhsSIS
Cane mills, Farming Implements, and in fact arsS
thing pertaining to their business. WY
Particular attention will be paid to the PFpa,0
ING of all kinds of machinery. A-
All work shall be done in the very best stvlo -,
the best material, and at living prices. VIA
All kinds of work for GOLD MINES executed va,
skill and dispatch.
re- Remember, we practical workmen -,
will warrant all our work. Give ms a call A
TATEM, ROOKIE CULPEppER
October H. 1867.
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Millinery and Ladies' Goods,

Such as Bonncts Hats Feathers, Balmorals Hoop
skirts, English Hosiery, Vests &C.. Shawls in every
variety; lot of French Embroideries; Laces thread
and cluny Edgings; Insertings; Collars; Handker-
chiefs-altogether embracing assortment such as
is only seldom offered in this city.
Cloaks and Furs, Latest STYLES.
Furnishing Goods, Trimmings, Fancy Goods and
Notions in endless variety.
Cloths, Doeskns, Cassimeres Satinets, Jeans.
Tweeds, kerseys, in shades, patterns and qualities
to suit any and everybody. Also, a heavy stock of
Rock Island Cassmeres and Jeans at Factory prices
CLOTHING! CLOTHING! :! CLOTHING! n
better stock than ever.
Boots and Shoes
For Ladies' and Misses, Mems and Bows wear T
bought and had manufactured for my use such arti-
Giles only as L can honestly recommend.
HARDWARE in all its branches including lot of
double and single barreled Shot Guns Wittemore's
Cards, Ames' Shovels, Collins Axes &C., &C.
Groceries, Drugs, Notions, &c.
The old and numerous friends of my house know
OF course their interest demands them to give me call
before purchasing, whilst the public generally can
rest assured that trial at my store will leave them
fully satisfied that and will sell at least as low
as the lowest
WHOLESALERS, who do not wish to be under
sold, will do well to look through my stock
yet. Il, 1851 B. KOOPMANN.
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Davenport Female College.

The Spring Session, 1868, viii begin February
Sd, and continue 20 weeks. Board, exclusive OF
Washing and Lights, $55; Tuition, $40 to $40;
Piano Lessons, $40; Incidental Fee, 81; Latin and
Singing free. Location beautiful retired healthful.
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 On President.
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AXES.
Groceries.

Sugar, Coffee, Tea, Moasses, Soap, Candles. Table
Salt Mustard, &C., cheap for cash, next door to the
Court House
Nov. II, 1867 JAMES UARTY & co
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Congress and Kissingen Waters,
For sale at SCARR'S DRUG STORE.

ns2g@ Hair Brushes, Tooth Brushes, Combs and
various articles of Perfumery, fresh supply just
ceived at SCARR'S DRUG STORE.
September 9. 1867.
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SADDLES, HARNESS, &c
L. w. Osborne.

Opposite the Old Charlotte Hotel,)
Manufactures Saddles, Collars, Brides and Har-
ness of all sorts to order, at short notice.
He keeps ON hand, and for sale at reasonable
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CHARLOTTE. n. c.. Nov. 90 1ee

OI&HLVIIE, NOV. 5U 1857.
Messrs. Barnhardt & HoHstou:-Sirs: have tried
your Washing Machine, aGd fully concur in eyery-
thing tina. Mrs. Eurwell says in regard to it,
Yours Truly, Mrs. Dr. j. NJ MILLER
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CERTIFICATE.

CHARLOTTE, n. c., Nov. Odd, 1867
Messrs. Barnhardt Houston After fair trial
OF your Machine feel fully convinced that it is the
best have ever seen Ihaye had FIVE or six different
Machines since have been housekeeper. but always
found the servants ayerse to use them. both on ac
count of the labor and they say the failure to get
the '.sreaks of dirt out of the clothes This Ma
chine is so easy in its operation and so perfectly
cleans the clothes that find difficulty in getting
them to use It, No family ought to be without one
Sincere wishes for your success
Yours respectfully, MRs. NJ A. BUnwELI
Charlotte Female Institute
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And everything that may be needed in that line.
Being practical mechanic, he thinks that he can
give entire satisfaction to those who patronize him.
His prices will be found as low any in this city,
and the workmanship good as the best.
He respectfully asks fair trial and share of
public patronage.
RE~ REPAIRING done in the best manner with
promptness. L. w. OSBORNE.
Dec 2, 1861. 6m
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Fresh Drugs,
general assortment, always on hand, at
August 90, 1867. sCARR's DRUG STORE,
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NEW DRUG STORE,

me- w DlIOU DIOIlG,
Opposite the Mansion House merit door to the Express
Office, Charlotte, N C..
KILGORE & CURETON,
M1oLEsALE AND RETAIL DEALERS In
Drugs, Chemicals, Perfumery,
Surgical instruments, Paints, Oils, Dye Stuffs To-
bacco, Segars Stationery, &C., &C.
b. f. KILGORE, M. d.
Nov. II, 1867. 7. K. CURETON, Nj. d.
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English Blue Stone.

fresh supply Of this fine article for sale low al
SCARR'S DRUG STORE.
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z. b. VANCE.
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NEW STORE.

At the Stand formerly occupied by ,Stenhouse
Macduloy d co.
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October %, 19G
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JAMES HARTY & co.
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TOWN TRIPLES.

Tuesday Morninx.........,.Aos"-' II
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Shattered Constitutions

Our constitutions are elastic. They are not
easily shattered. In fact strictly speaking,
Death alone can shatter them, for they
represent the reserve of Vitality, which enables
the enfeebled system TO react, when the pres
sure of disease is removed from it. But il is
the fashion, when the body is weak, the circula
ton languid, the nerves tremulous and the
mind depressed. to say that the constitution ia
ruined, or broken down, or shattered. In cases
Of the kind described, administer HOSTEL
TIERS STOMACH BITTERS, and it will soon
be seen how little ground there is for this stereo-
typed note of alarm. The tonic and Alternative
properties of tine specific, rapidly difused
through the whole organization by the stimu.
liant which forms its basis will Immediately
create a favorable reaction. and this terminating
process Will 60 on as the medicine is continued,
until strength, health and mental activity are
completely restored. Every day cures of this
kind are accomplished. ct the debilitated in.
valid, when told by his cOndeling frisRds that
his constitution il shattered" have recourse
at once to this strength. preparation,
in which the finest StomaChies and alternatives
of the vegetable kingdom are represented and
lie will soon be able to meet their gloomy fore
boiling with confident smile and TO announce
that he has taken new lease OF life under its
operation.
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SCHOOL FOR GIRLS'
ST. MATTHEW'S CHURCH

BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
Rev e q Carrie A. LOriBg
X. T.. BOnbam, Dr. y; n 49,
Jacob X. Greer A, Az. h p,t,,i,sr
MISS HANNAH L. BDNHAh D.
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From the New York Express.
No Reduction of the ..,

Inc kump Congress gives us no relief,
we see, from the 6O, 900 soldiers. uon the
standing army-with the cost of millions
npon millions to keep such an army
Under good government there is no
need of standing army at all. Amere
police force with self-government. kpens
a nation like ours in training, and onr
capacity to create an immense army
whenever one is needed, we have iust
shown, North and South, by the two
millions of soldiers In both sections, at
one time, summoned into the field.
The $4,000 standing army is, hOwev-
er, necessary TO make General Grant
President, and to force him into the
Presidency, if not made by the people.
The 10000 are necessary TO support the
Freedmep's Bureau in the South, and TO
keep garrisOns all over the South to aid
the negroes in keeping the whites in
subsection. We pay for il, We, the
blockheads of the North. We pay for
IL In tea at lbs cents per psund, which
would cost otherwise, from 30 to 40
cents We pay for it in sugar, at IL Or
" cents per pound, which otherwise
would cost . or s cents. We nav for il
In iron, steel, cigars, tobacco. IN every
tnlng. Ihe Torkingmdn of the North
gives about one.third of his DAYS wages
in direct, or indirect taxation. TO nav foT
these $4,000 soldiers to keen the NEGROES
in power in the South.