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Eggs

Eggs form an important article of food among
almost all known races. The English, the great
egg-eaters,- receive annually from Ireland one
hundred and fifty millions of eggs, and froih
France over one hundred and thirty millions.
The great object is to get fresh ones, and many
modes are resortcd to to ascertain this important
point. Some dealers place them 10 water, when,
If fresh, they will lie their sides; If bad they
will stand on one end. In many countries the
eggs OF lizards are eaten. In the West Indies
the eggs OF the guiana are thought delicacy;
and IN the Antilles the eggs OF the alligator,
which are said to taste very much like hen S eggs.
which they also resemble in shape. Turtles
eggs are held in great esteem wherever they are
found, as well by Europeans as others. they
have a very soft she'll, aud are about the size vi
pigeons egg. The mother turtles lay thrice a
year, at intervals OF two or three weeks deposit
ing in one night as many as hundred at lay
ing. An experienced eye and hand are required
to detect the eggs as they are always ingenlously
covered up with sand; but when they are hunted,
very few escape. The Orinoco Indian obtain
from these eggs kind of clear and sweetfoil,
which they use instead of butter. In the month
of February, when the high waters of the Ori-
noco have receded, millions of turtles come on
shore to deposit their eggs. The certainty and
| abundance OF the harvest is such that it Is e.
| tiunated by the acre. The yearly gatherine
about the mouth of the river alone Is 700 jara
| Of oil. and it takes ahaut 5.e0oeyss to uale o
lar - 80
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-06-16

A VALUABLE UYsTER.-A faw days since a
prominent gentleman went on board an oyster
boat lying at one of the landings on York river,
Va. and bought few Of the ''bivalves" in the
shell, which he proceeded to open for himself.
Attached to and imbedded in the shell of one of
them he encountered metallic substance This
oyster he carried home. and there proceeded to
break it to pieces with a -haAlmer. Picture his
astonishment when he found that it contained a
French gold coin, known as Louis d or, of the
value Of about fourteen dollars bearing date 573
It is probable that it was lost overheard from the
French feet duriag the siege Of Yorktown
Richmond En9uirer.
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KOOPMANN'S BITTERS.
,TALIABLE MEDICINE.

. -TALIIBLE WLDlL1NL.
take pleasure in informing the public at large
that have again made preparation for the manuiac
ture ION a scale adequate to the increased demand)
OF the so well and favorably known
"Koopmann's Bitters,"
The virtues of which have become familiar %
household words, be attested by hundreds Of
families who have used it with unvarying success in
all cases of --. ~ --a
Cholera Morbus. Dysentery, Diarrhea
and Chills and Fevers. &c and by thousands Of
North Carolina soldiers in the late who have
found it in the different diseases contracted in camp,
q safe and certain cure.
This remedy is so well known that any recommen-
dation is deemed utterly unnecessary ough can
refer with pride to actual consumers myour midst,
who are willing to testify TO its efficacy:
BE- Wholesale and retail at my Store in Charlotte,
N. c., and at oil Druggists,s
June 8, 1868. " B. KOOPMANN.
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Cholera Morbus. Dysentery, Diarrhea
Catawba English and Classical
HIGH HOOL,
NEWTON, ".

The next Session will commence the lst Monday
in JULY next. No pains spared in fitting
pupils thoroughly for the best Colleges in the country
and in giving them thorough business education
Special attention given to MATHEMATIcAL TRAINING.
Tuition per Session Of Weeks from 50 to $3.50
in currency.
Board in families from So to Sl2 per month In
clubs at about half these prices.
For Circulars and particulars, addressJ c. Clapp,
Newton N. G.. J. c. CLAP, A b.
June g. 1868. s. NJ FINGER, A. b.
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Tine ELECTIONS IN SOUTH CARoLINA.-1n
the recent elections fereounty officers, the Demo
crats carried several Districts in which they were
defeated at the late general election. They have
been successful in Chester, Union, Sparsanburg,
Laurens, Pickens, Oconee, Anderson, Lancaster,
Greenrille, Marion. and probably Chesterfield.
In Charleston, Riehland, Fairfield, Sumter,
Kershaw, Darlington, Marlboro, Collector, Beau
fort, Georgetown, Clarendon, Barnwell, Orange
burg, Edge6eld, and Abbeville, the Radicals
have elected their candidates. s+ass ~
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FRESH DRUGS.

The undersigned has but recently returned from
TIE North, having purchased his Spring Stock Of
Drugs, Medicines, Paints, Oils, Glass, Putty Kero-
sine &c. &C., to which he most respectfully invites
the attention of the public. Being prepared to sell
Wholesale and Retail, as low any in the market
Druggists and Physicians in the country, and the
public generally, would thank to give me n call.
JAS. N. BUTT,
Corner Trade and College Streets
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JAMES HARTY.

(Nect Dor to the, C1urt House,
Would respectfully inform the public that he viii
sell his .f.-
Dry Goods, Boots and Shoes, Hats and Caps,
At Cost he is going exclusively into the China aud
Crockcry and House Furnishing Goods
June 8, 1868. JAMES HAkIf.
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To Builders.

Received and for sale, French Window Glass, Sxl0
IOx12, 1Ox14, 10x15, 10xl6. 10xlS, l0x20. l2xl4
l2x15, l2x16 12x18, l2x20, l2x22, 16x20, l4x24,
1924 2Ox3O 24x36, &c., &C., at the Drug Store Of
JAS. N. BUTT
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Chewing Tobacco.

If you want cheap Chewing Tobacco call at the
Drug Store, corner Trade and College Streets.
am prepared to sell from plug TO FIVE or ten Boxes
which think I can convince you is the cheapest
Tobacco in the City. JAS. n. BUTT.
Corner Trade and College Streets.
Charlotte, n c June 8, 1868.
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DISSOLUTION.

The Firm of JAMES HARTY s. CO., was this day
dissolved by mutual agreement. All persons In
debted to the firm will please call and settle WITH
James Harry. JAMES HAkIi'
June !, 1868. J. ID. PALMER.
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LAND FOR SALE.

have $50 Acres of Land, at the mouth Of raw
Creek, on the Catawba River, which will oner Tor
sale in Charlotte on the 10Th Of june II not SOLD pr
vately before that time. The land Is subject 'o"
mothers dover
SAMUEL J. SLOAN.
June 8, 1868 1wpd a-H.
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NEW STOCK.

JUST RECEIVED AT NISBET l. MAXWELLss,
A choice lot of Tobacco Cigars and Snuff,
Sugar Coffee end nolasses--al grades,
Choice Green and Black Tea,
Brandy Peaches, Pickles. Preserves. Jellies.
Canned Fruit, Salmon, HOLSTERS and Oysters.
Toilet Soaps Perfumery, FlaToring Extracts, &c.
A fresh supply Of Egg and Soda Biscuits. ~
At SISBET Il MlAXWELLSs
June /, 1868
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nelegatea tn the National Democratic Con-

- q Yention.
TIE following named persons have been ap
poiuted delegates from this State 60 the National
Democratic Coaventioa, 10 be held in New York
ON the 4th day of July next, viz =
STATE AT LARGE.
Delegates. Ater"otes.
Hon " N Fl Smith, Major John Hughes,
Gen WRCox. Col John A Gilmer,
VIM A Wright. ESQ.,, 4 c Cowles, Esq,
Col John F Hoke. Hon A Davidson.
----~= FIRST DISTRICT.
Gen NJ W Ransom, Aug Moore, Esq,
Col D M Carter. DR. P T Henry,
P FL Winston. Esq, j NJ Whedbee, Esq,
R Il Smith, Esq. Col d d Ferebee.
SECOND DISTRICT.
Hon NJ Manly, Sam'l Radcliff, Esq,
Hon Geo Howard. VIM 5 Battle, Esq.
THIRD DIsTRIcr
Col Robert Strange, Capt II G Brock,
Col N A Mclean Col w L Steele.
fourth DISTRICT.
DR. r Haywood, Jno W Graham, Esq.
Col w j Green. - Jno Manning. jr., Esq
FIFTH DISTRICT.
Hon Bedford Brown, Hon A NJ Scales,
Hon NJ Leach. NJ Robins, Esq.
Sixth DISTRICT.
Hon 2 B Vance, Geo Davidson, Esq.
COLIN Long. DR. A NJ Powell.
SEVENTH DISTRICT.
Thos. L. Clingman. w. NJ. Cooke,
s. Med. Tate. j. W. Wilson.
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1@ Western journals are urging the neces-
slty of planting forest trees as q remedy for the
hurricanes that So often deyastate the prairie
regions. sra- - - zaa -..sE e--s ra-
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CITY BANK OF CHARLOTTE,
TRADE ST, SPRINGS BUILDING,
CHARLOTTE, N. C.
s.-@s..&
HB. PETERS, PROPRIETOR.
W. A. WILLIAMS, CASHIER.
Z - C.. n. G. BUTT, TELLER


O6ice Hours from a. ma. siN 6 p. m.
This Bank has just entered upon the SECONp
YEAR of its existence and all il asks is continuance
of the patronage SO literally bestowed during tine
past year. Its officers Only promise that they
will endeavor, in the past TO merit the favor OF
the business community by liberal dealing ana
spirit Of accommodation
Northern Exchange
Has been from the 6rst wthcut charge and
this win be continued in the future. .
On all the principal cities in the world at New fofA
rates. Our special attention 10 given TO
Collections
Which win be made and RENTED fer promptly on
day Of payment at lowest current rate Of e1chane.
Gold and Silver Coin bought and sold at q very
small margin. l.,
Gold Bullion and Dust taken ut the highest markes
rates, and when parties desire, it will be received
forwarded for their account, and money advaneeo0H
same till heard from. =
Highest market rates paid for Southern pans
Notes and Mutilased Currency, consisting Oh 'o's
and defGced Grecnbacks, National Bank Money anu
Shinplasters. -,
Revenue Stamps for sale NJ all times IN any amoe
and per cent discount allowed on all sums ever Wv
Interest Allowed.
The City Bank Of Charlotte receives deposns "
Gold and Currency and allows interest ss per as''
ment. r..
Refers 70 Bren, Brown & Co.. J. I. Bryce w.
Dr. l. Eye Hutchison, Charlotte, y. q
june g, 1868.
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1868-08-06
A Wonderful Invention.

THE conversion of the soft and fleecy
fibre of cotton into hard and solid sub
stance like horn and ivory, is one of those
remarkable discoveries which distinguish
the inventive genius of the present age.
This surprising transmutation of vegetable
matter has, however, been accomplished
by different persons almost simultaneously,
both in Europe and this country, like many
other great inventions.
In England Mr.. Alexander Parks has
obtained patent for process of treating
cotton, flax, and other vegetable fibres, to
produce new material called Parkensite !;
and in this country similar patents have
been granted to Dr. William H Pierson,
Assistant Surgeon in the United States
Navy, of Orange, n. j., and to DR.. John
A. McClelland, dentist, Of Louisville,
Kentucky ~
These inventions are all fundamentally
alike in treating cotton, flax and other
vegetable fibre, by first converting it in
the usual manner with nitro-sulphurica acid
into pyroxyline or gun-cotton. The
gun-cotton is then dissolved with ether
and alcohol to produce collodion.
This chemical preparation is the
basis on which all the patents rest. The
methods Of chemical process constitute the
essential differences between the processes
of the several inventors, and form the sub
jects Of the various patents; the results
are substantially the same. The solvents
are evaporated from the solution pyroxy-
line or gun cotton by slow and difficult pro-
cesses, and the residuum, when in a plastic
state, is subjected to pressure in molds to
form it into solid substance il any de-
sired mass or shape.
This new material is substance as dis
tinct from the original.vegetable matter of
which it is composed, as caoutchOuk or
India rubber in its natural state as gum
is from vulcanized rubber. It resembles
horn and ivory in texture and quality, and
like those substances, may be applied to
the manufacture of combs, buttons and
various objects of use and ornament. In
its pure state it is transparent like amber,
and admits of any shade or coloring,
from pure white to jet black. Dr. Nc
CleIland has made a special apph-
cation of it to dental plates in imitation
and I both wanted to nurse her at the
same time, and it came off in my hand"
1t was case of compound comminuted
fracture of the knee-pan, and beyond the
aid of the faculty. But [ bought her a
new leg, and then another, and then an
arm. As we humans are said to renew
, ourselves entirely and become new crea-
lures once in every seven years or so, so
Topsy has scarcely limb left which she
started with from the manufacturer
shop. Yet her mothers affection for her
remains unchanged Chambers Journal.
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Marriage by Wholesale.

IT is related of Du Chaillu the African
explorer and sagan, that at an African vii
lage on his travels he observed the gray
boards in frequent and earnest converse
ton. He watched them with some
anxiety, as he feared they meant to rob
him. At last one fine afternoon, he saw
large body of people approaching He
took out his glass and saw that they
were women. There were between six
hundred and seven hundred of them,
headed by the old patriarchs of the vii
lage. They came up and made circle
around him. Then began a palaver.
Venerable man and brother, No 1, was
orator of the day. His costume showed
an entire ignorance of the origin of the
tailor's trade, or a total disbelief in the
doctrine Of the fall He had only an old
overcoat on-nothing less or else. The
women wore about yard and a half of
grass cloth each, and their appearance
suggested the idea of an approaching re-
hearsal of the Black Crook
We know, Auguizi (Spirit), that you
are good spirit; we wish you to stay
among us forever"
And then was poured out flattering
speech, the practical application of which
was that they had made up their mind to
adopt him, and had brought all the young
women OF une JflDe before MN IN order
that he might select wife.
The women, by their 'acclamations,
showed a perfect Willingness to become
the bosom friend of the Aguizi, who made
beads and looking glasses, and had flaming
red night caps among his treasures.
Du Chaillu was too much of French
man to reject in surly tone this too gen.
erous proposition. He rose and replied
that he feared he must decline the offer
really he was afraid that he must do it
because he came as messenger of good
will-to make people happy-and, if all
| these charming creatures were willing that
he should select one of them as wife, and
he did so, it would make the others IN
happy. He could not do that No, he
could not do that.
The gray-beards retired for consulta-
| ton, and, after short but lively debate,
| came back to the bashful white lover
| who was still surrounded by the swarm oil
| maidens
! eve have seen it, Du Chaillu," said the
| venerable orator. "You spoke what was
true. If you took one the rest would be
unhappy. Take them dN"
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An Asiatic Rival of the Pacific Railway.

| The prospect of the early completion of
| the Union Pacific Railroad has caused in
| telligent Englishmen to reflect on the
| probable effect OF the new route on their
Chinese trade-a commerce of immense
| extent. and of great value to their nation
The efforts which have been made to i'm
prove English connection with India
| have also shortened the route to China.
| The railroad in Egypt has had nearly the
same effect with regard to London and
China and india as has the Panama Rail-
road with reference to New York and the
Pacific coast In each case by breaking
| bulk and short railroad transportation the
circuit of a continent is saved. The Suez
canal will effect still further saving, and
when it is completed the facilities for
cheap transportation from Bombay can
hardly be improved. sd 51al55 a
But from Calcutta, and still more, from
China, the route remains circuitous, and
from the latter country dangerous Yes
sells from Shanghai or Canton must make
first the detection around the Malay pc
ninsula, through the most dangerous seas.
Then remains the great peninsula of Hin
dostan, like a smaller Africa, between
them and their port of transfer on the Red
Sea. Already travellers make the trip
from Hong Kong to London 05d San Fran
the old route 06d India Though heavy
freights may not take the quickest route,
yet for the many precious goods of the
East whose weight is trifiing in compari-
son to their value, the quickest route will
almost certainly be the cheapest route.
In order to keep English traffic within
English territory it is now proposed to
construct railroad from the navigable
waters of the Dihong, the largest branch
of the Brahmaputra, to the valley of the
Yang tse-kiang, the largest river of China
This road would be eight or nine hundred
miles long and would shorten the distance
to London about one-third. While an all
rail route would be much more rapid, it
would also be much more costly, and this
road would make the connection with
China and England so direct that English
travel would probably prefer that route
and avoid the voyages over the two great
oceans.
But this Indo- Chinese Railroad is as yet
only project. Not even is the route sur
veyed, and it is uncertain whether permits
sion could be obtained of the Chinese
Government to build the road within its
territory. While the importance of Brit
lsh commerce, the energy of British mer
chants, and the jealousy of the British ma
ton make it almost certain that such a
road will eventually be built, still the
Pacific Railroad will have great advan-
tage init early completion; and for years
we may expect that the wealthy China
merchants Of England, will make their
journeys by way of San Francisco, Chica-
go and New York Western RaiErOad
G1zftfe
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Henry Keep, the new President of the
Chicago & Northwestern r. w.

The history of this railroad king, who
has within the past month assumed a con-
trolling position in Western railroad mat
tiers, and stands at the head of this great
corporation, displacing that equally emf
nent executive, VIM. B. Ogden, is a most
interesting history of great results from
small beginnings. Quiet, almost taciturn,
asking little counsel from others, and
working out his multiform plans silently
and ef1'ectually, he is a remarkable instance
of lfmade man.
His first associations are connected with
the Poor House of Jefferson county, New
York, where he was sent a pauper infant,
his father, a poor man, having died and
left the boy and his mother penniless He
remained IN the Poor House until some
ten years of age when he was thought to
be old enough to take care of himself and
the assessors bound him out to a farmer,
who agreed to clothe and use him well,
and send him to school. He did not do
as he agreed, however, but kept the boy
hard at work on the farm and gave him
no opportunity to acquire an education.
Young Keep felt the injustice of this and
one day made little bundle of what
| clothes he had and ran away to the Erie
canal. After reaching point where he
| thought he would not be known and
stopped, he determined to take passage
and come West. He had little change
in his pocket, and finding that the packets
| charged two cents mile and the line
| boats one, he got upon one of the lister
| and soon succeeded in saving his cent 6
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1868-08-06
Vegetable Growth from Paper.

TAKE a sheet or piece of ordinary writ
ing paper, say commercial note, and sat
urate it in solution of bi-chromate of
potassium, one ounce, with water three
ounces, and dry it in the sun. Cut the
paper into squares Of about three inches,
and double them back and forth until the
form-a zigzag section-will stand on a
table, and ignite the top of the slip. The
result will be a slow combustion, the pro-
ducts of the combustion growing out of
the edge of the paper like spears of grass,
and curling over to represent very faith
fully the curving and depending leaves OF
the palm and cane If the process is car
ried on without drafts of air the final re-
suit will be a bunch Of beautiful blue
green flaments. while the process of COM
bustion itself viii prove means of pleas
ant NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. american. IL !
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1868-08-06
Timely Suggestions for Prevention of
SunStrOke.

In a note addressed to the President of
the Metropolitan Board of Health, of New
York, DR.. Harris, the Registrar and Cor
responding Secretary of the Board, sug-
gests the following brief
Precautions against lSuaastr0ke. : 1.
When exposed to excessive heat the nat
ural perspiration or sweating must not be
checked. Let the sweat flow, and do not
ttr0oo of all tic flannel garments.
2. Wash the head and neck frequently
in cold water, and, if exposed in the sun
or in any very hot place, wear upon the
top of the head, under a hat or otherwise,
a light handkerchief, or other thin folds of
cloth, wet with cold water Remember
that the head and neck mast be kept cool,
and also be free from the pressure of tight
clothing.
8. Ii headache, dizziness, feeling of
tigbtness across the forehead, failing of
sight, or feeling of weakness and pros
tration ca giving out'') occur, let the per
son Immediately go to cool place and lie
down with the feet and back covered, and
| have few quarts of cold watcr poured
! slowly upon the head and the sides Of the
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miscellaneous.
Base Ball.

Inc MONDAY sun was pouring down
upon meadow soft and brown
Where stood youth, with bat on high;
Loud to his comrades rang the cry,
: Base ball u
He hopes to win himself name,
by paying soon great match game,
!, For nm twill be the greatest fun
10 near the words . Live Oaks have won
= Base ball -
His brow was bumped his eve was black !:
Hls coat was torn from off his back;
But stu, like battered bugle rung
Inc accents OF that bllstered tongue.
Base balI!''
Around the field he saw the light
OF friendly faces beaming bright.
just by his head ball has flown.
And from his lips escapes groan,
Base ballin
6 Now stop this game,'' the old man said,
" The second base has smashed his head,
The pitcher too, has sprained his wrist,
The umplre's brain is in mist
BASE BALL"
. Oh! drop that bat the maiden said,
: And make long home rum instead -
=" not bad hit him in the eye.
. Base balli''
: Beware ! you'll soon be out on foul -
This was the g fie1der's'' awful howl;
But still there echoed in his ear,
In that deep voice, so thick and queer,
BASE ballI''
: Used up" he sinks upon the ground,
While plying comrades gather round,
And, in the awful throes of death,
He murmurs with his latest breath,
$ Base balli''
There, on the cold earth, drear and gray,
To perfect jelly smashed, he lay:
While DER the autumn fields affair,
Was heard the victors' lond huzza,
$ Base ball -
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without solitary ornament but her own
fresh, rosebud like beauty-there by the
piano. Do introduce me, Miss Ellis"
And like true chevalier of romance,
Edward St. Aubyn fell in loye at first sight
with Charley Byrons blooming little sis
ter, and when grim old Aunt Hepsy wrote
to know whether or not her niece meant
to return, Charley wrote back that he
thought Bertha might possibly remain in
New York all her lifetime, as he believed
she was engaged to be married to Mr.. St.
Aubyn. to
"Soyou see that my pink calico got you
a husband after all, Miss Impertinence, a
great deal sooner than your fol-de-rols
would have done," observed Charley.
"And you wife, sir" returned the
young lady, with just the slightest know
ing glance from under the shadow of her
dark eye-lashes. ss
Charley turned red, and instantaneously
retreated into his lawyers den. 1t will
never answer to joke with wonderland
yet how was Charley to know that his
wise little sister had ever heard of Lizzie
Grey? 9I3. r1Gt