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Meeting of the N. c. Railroad Compall,

The annual meeting of the Stockholders of this
instant.
On motion of Jno. l.. Morehead, Esq, Geo
W Mordecai, Esq, called to the Chair, and
Messrs. +. G. Stagg and r. +. Simonton ap-
pointed Secretaries
Gen. Byron Latin presented bis credentials as
State proxy.
The President of the Road read his report
and lengthy and excited discussion ensued
upon the question of its reception-the State
Proxy directing to certain alleged offensive Cor
''disoyaP') expressions in it. Mr. Turner re-
piled to the objection in scathing speech.
Finally a resolution was adopted by the aid of
the State vote, expunging the offensive language
of Mr. Turner report
The following persons were elected Directors
on the part of the Stockholders: j. l.. More
head, Thos. Webb. WA. Caldwell and d. A.
Davis. The only change is Mr. Caldwell in place
of Mr. Murdoch.
The following Directors on the partvof the State
we're appointed by Gov. Holden:
VIM Smith, of Johnston; Wn Sloan, of Mecklen-
burg; W Henderson of Davidson; John Mcdonald.
of Cabarrus: G w Welker, OF Guilford: Willie
Jones, of Wake; Silas Burns, of Chatham; John
Harrison, Of Wake; Byron Latin, of Pitt, State
Proxy.
Alta meeting of the Directors held en- Friday,
VIM A. Saith, of Johnston, elected President of
the Road by the following vete: Smith 8, Webb ],
Morehead l. Albert Johnston, of Wake, was elected
Superntenden: by vote of 8 to 4. Col. G. NJ. LEA.
of Alamance, elected Treasurer unanimously and
F. A. Stage was reelected Secretary unanimously.
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Congress-.

Nothing of importance has been transacted by
Congress within the past week, except the passage
by the House Of the amended Tax Law. 1t is said
that there is strong movement in the Senate to
restore the whiskey tax to two dollars, but it is
thought it will be Intellectual.
In the Senate, on the 9h resolution inquring
how many States had adopted the 18th article, and
directing Secretary Seward to report the additional
adoptions as soon as reported, passed. The bill
funding compound interest notes postponed.
The discussion showed that there thirty mil
lions of these notes out.
That vindictive and malicious old man, Thad
Stevens, has made another in the House of
Representatives TO impeach the President. But it
win fail like previous efforts.
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CHARLOTTE MARKET, July 10, 1868.
CORRECTED By STRENUOUS MAcAULAY & Co.

CORRECTED By hACACLA1 u TO-
Cotton continues firm at advance our last
weeks quotations. Some GO ba.es sold at 2st
10 295 for middling, tax paid Stained cotton
from to y cents less Demand good.
Flour SIS to S6.25 per sack from wagons.
Corn dull at S1.35 to 373-market well sup
piled. Wheat 81 so to 70 per misunderstanding
to quality. Peas dull at 81 90 Oats 60 to Go cents
Country Bacon, hog round, LII TO III cents from
wagons; Baltimore Bacon sides Isl to 10 cents from
stores; Lard 20 10 81 cents
Fresh Butter 20 TO % cents; Chickens 20 10 25
cents; Eggs l2z cents.
Liverpool Salt $3.50 per sack.
Corn Whisky and Apple Brandy 1925 TO $3.50
per gallon by the.5arrel.
Molasses 60 eelts TO 81 per galien-by retail.
Manufactured Tobacco As cents to 81 % per pound,
according TO grade
Dry Hides in demand at Is to 154 cents
Trade has been dull during the past week, owing.
no doubt, to the busy season among farmers.
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Gov. HOlden's inaugural.

| Of course all readers anxious to know the
opinions and views Of those in authority. and we
therefore copy the Inaugural Address Of Gov. Hol-
den, delivered in Raleigh on the 4th of July.
Those who read it win form their opinions
! about its merits. There some recommendations
and views that we cannot endorse, but we graf
fled to that the Governor takes the position that
there is limit in the Constitution on the power
tax property.
We regret TO that the Governor recommends
the organizing and arming of Militia force to pre-
serve order in the State We do not believe there is
any necessity for such force, for think can
safely say that people will obey the laws and
'spowers that be- until they changed in a lawful
manner. No good citizen is disposed to resist by
violence the constituted authorities, however much
he may dsapprove of their action The organization
of active Militia force win burden the people with
additional taxes, and everybody feels that taxes
already too high.
We advise all to submit TO the constituted authori-
ties, but we beg those in power to reflect seriously
before they impose heavier burdens We know
that the tax paying portion of people opposed
to further appropriations at this time for any pur-
pose-they demand economy in the administration of
no moral right 30 increase the taxes of those who do
pay for the support Of the Government.
We heartily endorse all the Governor says in favor
of peace but of it is understood that fair and
legitimate efforts to change the present Constitution
not in violation of law, but the conceded right of
every citizen. We good friend to peace as
any one in the State, but claim the privilege for
fellow citizens to change their Constitution when
they have the power and disposition to do So No
one can deny that right.
In the late canvass this State we induced in no
abuse towards any candidate of either party-no man
can say that treated him unfairly-but we now
protest against extravagant expenditures and partial
legislation.
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South Carolina.

COLUMBIA, July 9.-Gen. Robert K. Scott
was inaugurated Governor to-day, in the presence
of both Houses Of the Legislature, accompanied
by Gov. Orr. The inaugural address and mes
sage are conservative. The recommendations
refer chiefly to the development of the resources
of the State
A bill was introduced in the Senate reorganiz-
dating the laws Of the provisional government,
Coright, colored, introduced joint resolution to
remove disabilities
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The N. C. Representatives.

Three of the Representatives from North Carolina
were admttedto seats in Congress last week-Messrs
Jones, Deweese and French, who took the iron-clad
test oath.
We have seen a private letter which states that
bill had been passed modifying the test oath
admit Messrs. Boyden, Dockery and others. The
bill sent to the President for his signature but
his decision is not yet known.
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TRINITY COLLEGE, N. G.

The Fab Term commences August 9Th, 1868.
EXPENSES.
Tuition, per term, $50 90
Tuition in Preparatory and Special
Schools $50 90 to 80 90,
Board, including furnished room, per
month sI1 90 to IL 90
Whole expense, including tuition,
board washing, fuel ana Jnaiior's
fee per term, $76 90 10 % 90
All expenses to be paid in currency; Board month
ly in advance Tuition, half in advance, the re-
mainder at the middle Of the term; books and station
cry on delivery.
Any departure from these regulations must be By
special arrangement.
INDECENT young men and patrons, desiring SOME
indulgence, should correspond with the President Of
the Faculty.
For full Information &c Of study, Special
Schools, &C., send for Catalogue
On all matters pertaining to the College. apply to
DR.. Craven, Trinity College, NC.
7. T. wYCHE.
july g. 1869 4w Sec Board Trustees
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Religious.

The wadesboro District Is. CT Conference viii be
held at Monroe, y. c., beginning July 2Sth. Rev.
Z. w. Thompson viii preach the Introductory Ser
mon.
All members are earnestly requested to attend.
We hope to have several visiting brethren present
J. r. LITTLE.
Monroe, n. c.. July IL, 1868.
fase Concord Press please copy.
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In this City, on the 9Th inst, Mrs. Caroline Me-
Gilyary.
In this city, on the 9th inst, Ellen lame, youngest
daughter Of w. II. and Mrs. Ann Houston, aged
months and "a days.
In Satesvill, on the I'd inst Matte May daughter
of Rev. Edwin A. and Laura E. Yates, aged years
and months
AT Trinity College. the 21st ult DR.. c. r.
Graves, in the 18th year of his aye.
In York District, the 22d ult Mr. William
Black, aged 70 years
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Edgeworth Female Seminary.

This Institution will be re-opened on the lst day
of September, with full corps of Teachers. The
entire expense for Session of Twenty Weeks Of
will be, according to classes, either Io5 or no. or
116 Dollars if paid in advance lI6 so, 12160,
1860 Dollars, If paid half in advance Moderate
extra charges will be made for Ancient and Modern
Languages. for Music. drawing and Oil Painting.
For Circular address,
J. NJ. NJ. CALDWELL.
July IL, 1868 CIV Greensboro, n. G
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nSs~ The Raleigh Standard Printing Establish
ment has been sold by w. W. Holden Son TO Gen.
Littleficld The price paid was $4,000. Thepaper,
ne learn viii be under the direction and control of
Mr. Page, formerly connected with the New York
Tribune,
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July 13, 1868

OF LAhUIIZSA
win be sold on Friday, the 31st.of July instant,
for Cash. Three ~ Barrels and One az Keg of Corn
Whisky, seized in the possession of j. c. Mchen Of
Arson county, and condemned TO sale by the United
States Circuit Court for the District of North Caro-
lima at june Term, 1863 for violation Of Internal
Revenue Laws Sale to take place on College Street.
in off. N Butts Store, at ten (l0) O'clock a. m.
DAN'L r. GOODL0E, Il. g. Marshal
BY w. J. SPRIxKLE. Deputy.
Charlotte, July ID, 1868 2w
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HAIL SToRM.-We learn that a severe hail
storm, about three quarters of a mile in width,
visited the Craigville neighborhood, about five
miles North of this, on Sunday last, doing con-
siderable damage to corn and some injury to
cotton.-Lancaster Ledger, 9th inst
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New Advertisements.

Music Lessons-Mrs. Z. A. Osborne.
Tax Notice-R. NJ. White, Sheriff.
Edgeworth Seminary-Rev. j. NJ. NJ. Caldwell.
Law School-Hon. w. IL. Battle.
T. s. Narshars sale.
School Notiee-Rev W. B. Wetmore, Lincolnton.
Religious Notice-Rcy. J. r.. Little.
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MUSIC

MRS. OSBORNE Will resume her instructions In
Music on Tuesday, the first day of September 1864,
Terms, SIG per Session OF Twenty Weeks.
July -, 1863 Sw =
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Law School.

The next Session of the Law School at Chapel HIN
will commence the 18th day of the present month.
instruction will be given with particular reference
to the new order of things.
July l3, 1868 2w WILL IT, BATTLE
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IMPORTANT DIsCovERY-We learn that a
vein of Ainglass has been discovered in Catawba
County, likely to prove very valuable. A son
of DIR Powell, of Catawba Station, has been pro-
specting for Isinglass for some time Recently,
he discovered some loose but small fakes of it
lying on the surface. Upon examination, it was
discovered that there was vein of it. 1t has
been traced half mile in length; it is three feet
thick, and at least five feet deep,-how much
more, has to be found out by further digging,
Isinglass is used wherever transparent win
dow is needed for intense heat, such as coal
stoves, etc. The specimen we have seen of the
Catawba lsnglass is perfect The sheets are
large, and it is as clear as crystal. The market
value of Isinglass is from 81 to SIS pound
Roleiyh Sentinel
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ns3s@ From the Old North State we learn that

ssg~ From the Old North State we learn that
three separate attempts were made to fire the
town of Salisbury last Monday night. The first
attempt was made upon the livery stable occu-
pied by Franklin johnson. not far from the rail-
road depot; the second upon the barn of S. r.
Harrison, attempted to be fired once before; the
third upon stable upon lot owned by Mr.
Boyden in the Southern part of the city. In
every instance the fire was discovered in time to
extinguish the flames before any serious damage
was done
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School Notice.

The next Term Of my School viii begin on Monday
the 9th of July.
Tuition, s.. $3.50. $50 and $40. per quarter Of
Ten Weeks, according to grade Of pupil
REV. w. d. WETMORR, a. NJ. =.
Lincolnion, y. c., July IS, 1868. -
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In Lincolnton, the 24th ult., by the Rev Samuel
Lander, DR.. John NJ. Lawing to Miss Mary Agnes,
daughter of the late Hon VIM. Lander.
At Mt. Airy, on the 22d nit Mr. Frank Moore to
Miss Rachel L. Banner.
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Observation-Disclosures from every county in
the State give Democratic majority of eleven
thousand four hundred. The Radical constitu-
ton defeated.
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nrsz@ At the late Commencement OF the University
of Mississippi the degree of LID was conferred on
Rev. c. Wilson McPhail, D. D., President of David
SON College. This is a wen deserved compliment to
a finished scholar and learned Divine.
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gas~ We regret to see that one of the new Judges
in this State f. w. Jones' is charged with immoral
conduct in getting drunk and exposing his person on
the streets of Raleigh, SC. resolution appointing
committee TO investigate the matter, In reduced
in the Legislature the 4th inst. 1t came up for
action on Thursday last, and was indefinitely post
poned by q vote of 90 to 80.
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Education.

The Raleigh Standard explains the provisions of
the Constitution in regard to Education follows:
at is made the duty of the General Assembly at
its first session to provide for system Of public
schools. Each county in the State is to be divided
into a convenient number of districts in which
versity with it's lands, emoluments and franchise
shall be held to inseparabe connection with the
free public school system of the State.
The State Executive officers constitute the Board
of education This board succeeds to all the powers
and trusts of the President and Directors of the
Literary fund, and have power to make all necdful
rules and regulations in relation to free public
schools which regulations have the force of law
til repealed modified by the General Assembly.
The first session of the Board shall be held at the
Capital fifteen days after the organization Of the State
government under the Constitution. The Board of
Education shall elect the Trustees of the University
one from each County The Board of Education,
together with three Trustees to be elected by the
Trustees shall constitute the Executive Committee
of the Trustees and shall succeed to all the powers
delegated to the Executive Committee under the
former organization of the Institution.
h<9g~ We learn from the Standard of Saturday,
that meeting of the ''Board of Education was held
in Raleigh Thursday last Coy Swain, President
of the University present by invitation and adj
dressed the meeting. The Board resolved to dis
continue the Exercises at the University for the
present, and committee was appointed to take
charge of the property.
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TAX NOTICE.

will attend at the following times and places for
the purpose of collecting the State and County Tsres
for the year 1863 =.--s4s - g
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Nails.

Just received Let Of Old Dominion NAILS
BREM, BROWN & cos,
July 8, 1868 2- Hardware Store
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New FERrILIzER.-Capt. J. Fl. Stevens is the
Agent for the sale of new fertilizer called Soluble
Phospho-Silieates prepared from the slugs of Iron
and other Smelling Furnaces. specimen can be
seen at the office of S. W. Davis Esq.
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l hope the Taxpayers will meet me promptly
both white and coored--whether they have made
returns not. The money is needed and must be
had to defray the expenses of the State and County
No indulgence can be given.
July 10, 1868. r. NJ. WHITE. Sheriff
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Latest News.
THE LEGISLATURE

On Friday last. the majority of the Committee In
the House, to whom was referred the question Of
Disabilities, reported that the 18th Article Howard
Amendment) being in fact, part of the Constitution
of the United States, was operative; and therefore
all members elect seats this oor banned by its
provisions could net legally qualify, unless their
disabilities should he removed by Congress
The minority made report, taking q different
view of the question. OF the majority report
will be adopted and there is hope for the admis-
sion of those prescribed
FROM WASHINGTON.
WASHINGTON. July lO-The House passed, without
division, Bill ordering the Virginia election on
the 18th, i4th and 10Th of August and the meeting
of the Legislature, at Richmond the first Tuesday
in September
The bill authorizing bridge over the Mississippi,
at Rock Island limiting the cost at million, pass-
ed Bills authorizing the sales of millions per
month, until gold is reduced to forty millions, and
regarding the Electoral College, were discussed.
D65@ Mr. Pcndleton teleeraphed Mr. Seymour the
Democratic nominee, his congratulations and as
surances OF support.
FROM SOUTH CAROLINA.
CHARLESTON. July 10.-Gov. James L. Orr has
published an address to the people of this State 70.
viewing his administration, presenting the reasons
which Influenced his public conduct and advising
future policy He says it would have been wise for
the white people to have accepted the Reconstruction
Acts, and that, if the Constitution is obnoxious
it is the fault of the intelligent white men, who took
no part in the Convention elections. He avows him.
self in favor of modified colored suffrage He save
it is idle to expect any relief in regard universal
suffrage from the Democratic party, &c. In conclu-
sion, he says the principles and purposes ayowed by
his successor Gov Scott with reference to the in
teress of the State, wise and PATRIOTS and he
invites the people to give his administration full
and fair trial before condemnation.
NEW YORK MARKET
New York, July 10.-Cotton heavy Sales Of
], 400 bales mt 321 Some sales at az. Gold l. 4oi
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FROM WASHINGTON.

B6~ Mr. Pcndleton telegraphed Mr. Seymour, the
Democratic nominee, his congratulations and as
surances of support.
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FROM SOUTH CAROIINA.
NEW YORK MARKET.


New York, July 10.-Cotton heavy. Sales sf
l,4OO bales mt 329. Some sales at 81. Gold 400.
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KEOKUK DIRECTORY.

nOOTa = suOEs-RETAIL.
u.,.S.-n 4 M.tlsss .o 90 Main stroet.
Huiskanp Bro..... lain stfset-bst 4th Eeth.
EK Hart, Ism street.
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FROM WASHINGTON.

ARLINGTON, Nov. 10.
Supervising. Architect Aullstt has submit
ted his report on the condition Of the publ.
buildings under bis supervision, for the yea
ending September 3tth, 1868. The businesl
is now greater than At any time since its or
ganizstion. The report mentions the csuse,
OF embarrassment IN the completion Of maa,
buildings in the course Of erection is ths
eight-honr system on government work
which the Supervising Architect condemn.
ssfeH9tJ, and stA4ss thss II has greatly ia
creased the cost and retarded the progress Of
building under the charge Of his Office. de
recommends that sufficient portion of the
battery st New York bs purchasad q I site
for stores, and ultimately new Custom
House, the present building being over
crowded, and the increase Of business max
ing additional room indispensable.
DE also calls attention TO the difficulties OF
indiseriDinase bidding for government Coz
tracts, and recommends that some restric
tions Be placed upon It. Under ,hs present
plan the most worthless and incompetent
person has the right to insist upon the &C.
certancs OF his proposal, even though the
Department may be confident Il cAnaot be
enforced. All efforts to collect damages for
breaches of contract have heretofore Jailed.
His estimates for the balance Of the pres
ent and tho next fiscal year include.
$4,000 for Custom House ct Cairo;
$4,000 for same at st. Paul; $3.50, 900
for same At Madison, Wisconsin; sos coo for
sam, at Springfield; $4,000 for . Marine
Hospital mt Chcago; $4,000 for Custom
House Ut Des Moines, Iowa; $3.50 coo for 1
branch Mipt at San Francisco; $500 600 for
new Post Ofice at Boston,; S49O. 600 for
Treasury building in Washington.
The Comptroller Of the Currency has con-
clnded his annual report, which has been
sent TO the Public Printer. He recommends
the redemption of the National Bank no es
in New Yofk, and prohibiting the payment
Of interest on bank balances by the banks Of
that city.
Th. reportswill cor tam the usual statisti
cal information, showing the condition of the
banks, the mount of lakes paid, the amount
Of lawful money reserve, &C. The number
OF banks organized since the last annual re-
port Is twelve; the number closins il twelve;
the number which have failed is four.
The result Of lengthy conference be-
tween tho Secretary Of lie Treasury and
Commissioner Rollins to GAY. will be the ap-
pointment and rejection OF several who have
been nominated for Supesvisorship.
A dispatch from San francisco, ofthe 10th,
says: The passengers and mails BY the Gen.
trail Pacific Raiiroad are now carried to Ar
genta, Nevada, the station for the Reese riv-
er mining district, 385 miles east of Sacra-
mento. The track il laid 65 miles further
east. The earnings Tor October exceeded
$500, 600.
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MARRIED.

BoENRL-AfrS TORTH-In franklin Township, %
Comfy Iowa, by Henry South, fsa Nov 1st. 1885 Mr.
kGwin Bonuei 10 Aiss Clotida as3 orth, ai u sas
vicinity Of lay Grow and Dover
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FROM THE SOUTH.

CHARLEsrox, 8. G. New. i6.
The trial Of the contested election cass is
progressing quietly, slsboneh excited crowds
surround the City Hall Emisent cousel
are engaged on both sides, tnd An impression
prevails Nat the slsefion will b. adjsdged TO
havs been illegal.
TALLAHASSEE, Nov. 10.
Atths nss'ins oflhe soprsaaa Goprt on
Wednesday next, Gov. Reed will sppiy for
. writ Of qso scarroto on Lieut.. Gov. Gleason
to show BY what authority he holds the Office OF
Lieutenant Governor. Gov. Reed claims that
Mr. Gleason wae Ineligible whsa As NAs
qualified, not having heea . citt1e1 pft he
Sfase three years - rsq1ired By ~ Ubuli-
tuition.