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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-09-01
j. d. PALMER
Family Grocer g. Wine Merchant,

And dealer in all kinds of imported Wines and Spirits
Old Rye, MonoDgahela, Bourbon and Cabinet Double
Distilled Whiskcy; Domestic Corn and Rye Whisky;
Peach and Apple Brandy.
JUST RECEIVED THIS DAY;
Barrels Sacrament Wine,
6 IS Superior Kentucky Cider,
90 Old Nash county brandy,
Casks India Ale,
9 Barrels London Porter,
10 Crates Of Bottles Flasks, Demij johns and Jugs
Wood Kegs from to 10 gallons.
also invite the particular attention Of Druggists
to my stock of Port, Sherry and MADEIRA Wine
Brandy and Whiskey, bottled especially for Mcd-
cinal purposes. All orders, Wholesale or Retail
solicited and punctually attended TO- Constantly on
hand all kinds of Domestic Spirits consignment
specially made 20 old ~ c. Corn Whisky.
January ~ 1868.
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Life Insurance.
July %. 1868

One of the best Life Insurance agencies on this
continent is THE Equitable Life Assurance Society
of the United States Hon. W. c. Alexander, son
of the late Dr. A. Alexander, is the President, aided
by efficient corps Of officers. The Society has
acted wisely in calling to the mana cement of its af
fairs men know I to be of great personal worth and
business sagacity. By its energy and enterprise
this Company has established itself in every section
of The country, and is now doing more business in
the South than any other insurance agency. Liberal
in its dealings, sound i'll its anagement, it deserves
the remarkable success which it is ying.-Rcli
Qi02Ls WcrHlG.
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l have knocked you down, have beaten you,
I have spit in your throat, l have picked your
pockets, says the trooly lol man, and now if you
beat me back again, or attempt to deprive me Of
my hard-earned gains, will cry out revolution,
and everybody who isn't a rebel and a traitor
and a bloody revolutionist and disloyal man
and a repudiationist, will fly to my rescue Let
us have peace; and now my good friend, for
another dig at your purse.-N Y Horld
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-09-01
Pictures! Pictures!

The undersigned Photographic Artist, of Baltimore
Nd calls the attention OF his friends and the public
IL general, to his newly opened PHOTOGRAPH and
AMBROTYPE GALLERY, where he is now pre-
pared to take No. Pictures of each and of every
style and finish. Satisfaction guaranteed in every
Picture Copies taken from the smallest into the
largest portrait. Also pictures neatly fitted in Rings
BreastPins and Lockots. All | ask is give me q
trial.
n. B.-Partics desiring to learn the trade and art
Of taking Pictures can do so by applying to
HENRY BAUMGARTEN
Charlotte, n C.
Photograph Gallery over James Iarty's Store,
Feb ~, 1868 Next door to Corrt-house
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-09-01

An old gentleman by the name of Gould late
ly married girl scarcely nineteen years of age
after the wedding the juvenile bridegroom
addressed to his friend DIR G. the following
couplet, to inform him of the happy event:
So you see, my dear sir, though eighty year old,
A girl of nineteen falls in love with old Goutd.
To which the doctor replied
girl ofnineteen may love Gould, it is true,
But believe me, dear sir, it is gold without U.
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Equitable Life Assurance Society.

This company, which has been under its present
able management from the time of IFS organizations
has been progressing steadily until it is noy in the
foremost ranks of Life Insurance Companies.
During the past year its increase in business has
been enormous the amount of policies issued being
ovef forty-seven millions of dollars
1t is purely mutual company, declaring its dvi-
dends yearly to all policy holders.Nc,c iorE city
Paper.
August 3 1868
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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 and Iiarndens Express Companies.
Letters will be forwarded by this Company to all
points South and North having mail facilities.
W. ?. HILL, Agent.
Charlotte Jan. /, 1868.
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@. III. QUERY
Has open and ready for inspection, the hand
soonest stock Of MILNE
Fancy and Staple Dry Goods,
NOTIONS, HOSIERY, &c, &C.,
He has offered in this market. All he asks is
trial. he is confident he please in quality, style
and price.
Dress Goods.
Silks, Silk and Cotton Grenadines, Piquc, Lawns
Poplins, &c, all styles and qualities; Cacoes at all
prices.
Millinery.
Bonncs, Hats, Grapes, SILK, Illusions, Flowers
Ribbons, sc, sc, at prices that defy competition.
Dress IT, innings,
Buttons, Hosiery, Glow, Notions, &c, in great
rety. l make spccia -lty of these Goods.
Gentlenen's Furnishing Goods,
Shirts, Linen and Paper Collars Gloves Ties, Hats
Half Hose, sc. c. NJ. QUERY.
April 20, 1868
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-09-01

~ Finest brands of country made Flour, Buck
wheat Flour, fine grades Of Molasses and Syrups,
pure Cider and Wine Vinegar, fresh lot of Mackerel
direct from Boston in half and quarter barrels, Oak
Meal, Peas, Linebargcr's Yarn and Shooting, con-
stantly on hand and for sale by
March 2, 1868. W. W. GRIER & co.
Next door to Brem, Brown & Cos dry goods store
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Astonishing Increase,

The sum insured by the Equitable Life Assurance
Society, 90 Broadway, New York, during the last
year, nearly doubles the total amount of business
transactions by the four companies organized about
the same date The Equitable" Is q purely Mu-
tual SOciety-has S7.00O,000 assets-income four
millions-and divides all profits among policy -hold-
ers yearly.-N. T. city paper.
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"TAKE NOTICEn

We take pleasure in announcing to The public That
we shall remove from our present stand in about 20
days to the stand of Hammond & Mclaughlin m
Oates & Cos building, and would be pleased to
old friends and customers at new stand.
Preparatory removing our stock we will sell for
the next twenty days nj greatly reduced prices.
EUNBAUM & LANG.
August II, 1868.
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Statesville Female College.

The exercises of the Statcsvilla Female College
will be resumed on the first Monday Of September
next with a competent corps of teachers
Term, for FIRST Session Of Sixteen eeks-Onc Half in
4drance:
Board. Room and Fuel, per month, $l5 GO
Washing per month, 2 90
Tuition in Academic Department. per session, Is 90
Collegiate Department, ~ 90
Music, is 90
Use of Piano, 90
Ancient and Modern Languages, each, 90
Contingent Fee 2 90
Drawing and Painting, each, 10 90
Books at Publishers rates.
For further information apply to the undersigned
ut Statesville, n. c..
z. T. ROCKWELL President.
10y The Second Session Will commence the 4th of
January, 1869, and continue - weeks.
July 20 1868 If
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FARMING LANDS.

have about 700 Acres of Land which l viii lease
for a term Of years. If desired, [ will divide the
tract into four parcels, to suit applicants.
The Land lies on McAlpins Greek in Mecklcnburg
county, Philadelphia neighborhood, about miles
from Charlotte. 1t is frs-rate farming land, and
the tract is some very fine bottom land
Apply to me in person about 10 miles East Of
Charlotte or address through Charlotte p. 0.
II. ". INCOMES.
nj 81 1868 ON
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Concord Mills.

Having opened House in Charlotte, near the
Post Office, for the sale Of our own manufa ctured
goods we invite the attention Of merchants and
others to YARNS, SIIEETINGS, SHIETiNGS,
OSNABERGS CARPET CHAIN, STOCKING
YARNS, &C, &c.
~" Cotton taken in exchange for Goods. We
sell low for Cash.
J. MCDONALD & SONS,
August - 1867. Concord, N. C.
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MCLEOD 6 STEELE.

Have just received the handsomest stock of Foreign
and Domestic
Dry Goods, Boots and Shoes,
HATS AND CAPS, YANKEE NOTIONS,
Hosiery, Gloves, Gents Furnishing Goods Ladies'
and Misses Bonnets and Hats, trimmed and untrim-
med; Bonnet Ribbon French Flowers, Dress Trim
mings, &C., &c, they have offered in this market
Dress Goods.
We have beautiful assormcnt-nany of the most
desirable styles Of the season. We feel assured in
saying they not excclled either in style price
by any in the market.
White Goods.
We have full line. Marseilcs and Alandale Quilts
Linen and Cotton Sheetings Pillow Caseings Piques
Percals, Linen Duck, Sc, French Cloths and Cassi-
meres, Marscilles and Silk Nesting, Rock Island Cas-
smcres and Jeans at Factory prices.
Hardware and Crockery,
general assortment.
We respectfully ask friends and customers to
call and examine our stock, hear prices, &C., before
buying. Many thanks to friends and Gust toners
fer the liberal patronage bestowed heretofore,
and we ask the continuance Of the same.
April -, 1868. MCLEOD & STEELE.
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FAMILY GROCERIES.

Z AAlh 0hOSHlSlGSs
have hand, and constantly receiving,
general of Groceries, such Sugar Tea,
Coffee, Molasses, Cheese, Flour Bacon, Corn, Meal,
and everything else in the Grocery line.
will sell as cheap any house in Charlotte, and
respectfully request persons wishing to buy to give
me call.
deliver, within the limits of the City, all Gro
ceries bought at my Store.
4 good lot CT Castings and Hollow-Ware for sale
A. BERRYHILL,
Feb II, 1865 Under Mansion House.
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Bagging.

II, 400 Yards ssInda'' Gunny Baggng,
5000 extra heavy "Borneo" Gunny Cloth,
$3.50 extra wide Double Anchor n.
Baggng. Also, Rope and Iron Cotton Ties to suit
For sale by
STENHOUSE, MACAULAY & co.
August Z, 1868.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-09-01

''The Republican party has brought no peace.
no rcpase no prosperity to the country. 1t
never can, because it lives and moves and has
its being outside the Constitution 1t governs
according to no fixed law, but only the passions
of a caucus; and as the winds are not more
variable than these, the country cannot expect
any permanent prosperity while the government
is administered by such standard.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-09-01
To the Ladies.

Miles Congress CATERS and Laced Lasting CATERS
Bradley's Duplex Hoop Skirts, extra fine Corsets
French Purcale SHIFTING.
e- As for prices it will be bette: for all who are
anxious TO get rich to trade with
BARRINGFR, WOLFE & co.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-09-01
Beef Cattle and Mich Cows
WANTED.

want to buy good Mich Cows-Cows either with
young Calves Springers; also, good fat Beef
Cattle, for which will pay fair cash price, for
expect in of this kind Of Stock at least for
some months.
l also want to buy Dry and Green Hides.
w. A. COOK.
April 81 1868 Town Butcher
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-09-01
NEW BOOKS! GOOD BOOKs!
and Cheap BOoks!!!

NEW BOOKS! GOOD BOOKS!!
and Cheap Books!!!
Just received at Tiddys New Book Sore,'' Bibles
Of all sizes from the largest to the smallest. All
prices, to suit everybody.
Prayer Books,
handsome assortment, some really elegant, which
cannot fail please the most fastidious both in style
and price. Hymn B0oks-Methodist, Presby terrain
BAPTIST and Lutheran, all the different sizes pub
lished, be found at store
Albums,
We have the handsomest and most complete assort-
raent ever offered in this market which we offer at
remarkably low prices. They are Lippnoott's make
and have the patent hinge which, with ordinary use
will last always, and little longer.
Catholic Books.
Mission Book, Flowers Of Piety, Christian Guide
q stylesl, Key of Heaven, Path TO Paradise &C.
Cur Miscellaneous stock is large, every one can
find something read, for u small sum. We charge
nothing for showing goods-cal ard examine
whether you want TO buy not.
Our stock of School Books is now complete
Wholesale buyers and Teachers buying for Schools
will certainly find i 10 their advantage to call and
see us before buying elsewhere.
Stationery.
Something nice J"st received in the Stationery
Line. Stamped initial paper with envelopes to match
put up in neat qure Boxes A full line of fancy
and plain Paper and Envelopes
We have full stock of Job Office Material such
as Bristol Board, Printers Blanks and China Cards.
all sizes and qualities. Paper, Flatcap, Foolscap
Letter and Note, Plain.
Book, News and Wrapping Paper at Manufactur
prices. All ask is inspection of stock and
prices, as we will not be undcrsold.
TIDDY s. BRO.
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Gold, Silver and Bullion

Bought and sold at a small margin, and advances
made on Bullion when desired, at the City Bank of
Charlotte. W. 4. WILLIAMS,
July 6, 1868 Cashier
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TAILORING.
John VOgeI. Practical Tailor,

Respectfully informs the citizens of Charlotte and
surrounding country, that he is prepared TO manu-
facturc gcntlemen's clothing in the latest style and
at short notice. His best excrtions viii be given to
render satisfaction to those who paronzc him. Shop
opposite old Charlotte Hotel, next door to Brems
Hardware Store.
January |. 1868.
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Bank Money,

The highest market price paid for old Bank Notes
and orders for the solicited, the City Bank
of Charlotte. w. A. WILLIAMS,
July g. 1868. Cashier
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Notice.

We thank friends for past favors and hope
they will continue them. We beg those indebted to
come forward and pay up at once, as we need money
April 20, 1868. BARRINGER, WOLFE & co.
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Hardware.

Everything almost in the Hardware line Chisscls
Augers, Hammers Door Locks, Hinges, Axes, Hoes,
Iron and Blacksmith Tools. T., v. & co.
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CITY BANK OF CHARLOTTE,
TRADE ST, SPRINGS BUILDING,
CHARLOTTE, N. c.
W. A. WILLIAMS, CASHIER.
&C. n. G. BUTT, TELLER.

Office Hours from q. M. TIL 6 p. m
This Bank has enlarged and reftted its Banking
House, and with large, modern improved Fire and
Burglar Proof Safe, offers superior inducements to
Depositors Receives Deposits on Interest or other
wse buys and sells Coin, Bullion, Exchange and old
Bank Notes, and draws directly on all principal
places in the world at New York rates.
July g. 1868.
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w. w. GREER & CO.,
Axes and Hoes.
Bacon and Lard.

\ splendid lot of Western and Country made Bacon
and extra fine Leaf Lard, for sale by
w. w. GRIER & co.
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Stoves, Tin-Ware, &c.
D. FL. BYERI:Y,

y. II. D EhlE Z,
{ In tie Basement Store u7dc1. NunSt0n House,
Keeps for sale full assortment of Stoves of every
description, HoowWare, Tn-Ware, Japan-Ware
&C., &c.
Spears Antitrust Cooking Stove is superior arti-
cle and has given general satisfaction. have sold
a large number within the past year.
Tin, Copper and Sheet-Iron work executed at short
notice. Repairing promptly attended to-
pFa return my thanks for the liberal share of
patrona ge heretofore received.
d. II. BYERLY,
March 16, 1868. Under Mansion House
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Time Quick and Rates Low.

This trunk line forms Great Freight Route
between Baltimore and Weldon, WarrentOn, Raleigh
Ilillsboro', Lexington, Salisbury Morganton Char
lotte, Lincolnton, Goldsboro', Newbern, Beaufort
Wilmington, Chesteryille, WinnsbOro, Columbia
Sumervle, Manchester and all intermediate points
on and near these great Railways and their connec-
lions.
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
sesscs many advantages over a Sea Route. Marine
risk is small and insurance is comparatively nothing.
The Wharf Of Powhatan 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
Ri Every package, Northward Southwark
bound, must be distinctly marked "NIA PETERS
BURG
Spirits of Turpcntine transported from Petersburg
to Baltimore by Steamer.
HS7y~ Freight landed in Baltimore day following
delivery to the Steamers.
Through Receipts are given and fixed rate per 100
pounds guaranteed both ways.
Es45" Rates in every as low via Bay Line
| and Portsmouth to and from Baltimore, Philadelphia
and New York
N B.-Nlth regard to last named points, freght
is forwarded to and from Petersburg by Philadelphia
and New York Steamers.
For rates and all further information, apply 10
any Freight Agent on the Line, at the
OFFICE OF THE POwHATAN STEAMBOAT Co.,
90 Light st. Wharf, BALTIMORE
J. BRANDT, Jr, President Powhatan Steamboat Co.
R. Il. PEGRA1I Sup't Petersburg Railroad.
a. b. ANDREWS, Sup't Raleigh CASTOR Railroad
JAMES ANDERSON, sup't North Carolina Railroad
c. BOUKNIGHT, Sup't c. & S. c. Railroad.
s. J.. FREMONT, Sup't Win'n & Weldon Railroad.
j. V. JORDAN, Acting Master Trans. Atlantic and
n. G. Railroad
VIM. MRAE, Sup't Wilmington and Manchester
Railroad
September So 1867
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NEW GROCERIES.
Hammond & MCLAUGHLIN

Hammond & Mclaughlin
Have received a new Stock of Groceries of every
description, among which the following:
$4,000 Pounds Bacon,
1000 GO Lard,
1000 Gallons Molasses,
1900 Sacks Salt
$50 Sacks best Family Flour;
500 Bushels Corn,
10 Barrels best Mess Pork,
so Sacks Coffee,
80 Barrels Sugar,
800 Bunches Yarn,
1000 Pounds best Soda,
% Foxes Layer Raisns,
so Kegs Nails.
Half Barrels White Fish,
\ large lot No. l Maclerel
Cheese best Carolina Rice, large lot of Green Tea,
large lot Of Candles and Candy, Chewing and Smok-
ing Tobacco, Buckets, Pals, Churns and Tubs.
HAMMOND & MCLAUGHLIN.
April p, 1868.
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Rags! Ragsii

The highest price paid in Money for clean Cotton
and Linen Rags at the New look Store.
June -, ISIS. TIDDY i BRO.
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FREIGHT NOTICE.
No Delay at Weldon or Raleigh.
TO SHIPPERS.
North Carolina all State Railway Lines.

North Carolina all State Railway Lines,
THE OLD RALEIGH AND CASTOR RAILROAD,
Tile Shortest, Quickest, Safest and best line,
North and Sonth, to be left out IN The coEd,
unfcss Shippers specially sag vja IL. Dc &.
Ruir0G0.
We iraugurated and are the Great Through Inland
Air Line Route 10 all the Northern markets. and have
successfully worked the Line the entire satisfaction
Of Shippers, North and South for the last years.
the ten thousand Shippers in North and South
Carolina will testify. We paid the State near Seven
Hundred Thousand Dollars for her interest in this
Road-thcreby saving the people from Taxation for
all time to come $4,000 per year; and we unhesi-
tatingly declare that and will give more dis
patch to all points, North and South, than any other
Line.
NOTICE.
GREAT INLAND AIR LINE FREIGHT ROUTE,
Via Raieigh d; Ga,ton RoiIrood,
Is the shortest line for Shippers, and you are re-
CURED SO to direct your Freight, they will be
taken by another route.
To insure your freight being carried over this
Great Inland Air Line safely, direct your cons gnors
to mark order your freight, via Raleigh CASTOR
Railroad, and TO ship follows:
FROM Observation-Disclosures and Miners Line end
Of Central Wharf, Sampson, Agent.
FROM NEW YoRK-Old Dominion Steamship Co.,
Shipping Point Pier 81, North River, Foot Beach ST.,
Office 1877 Greenwich ST., Cor Day, n. l.. McCready,
President.
FROM pHiLADELrHIA-(Via Annamcssic,) Phila.,
Wilmington and Baltimore Depot or Clyde Line of
steamers u y Delaware Avenue, W. z. Clyde, gent.
From Observation-Disclosures Steam Packet Co.,
Bay Line Steamers foot Union Dock, L. Il. Parks
Agent, Powhatan Steam Boat Co., 80 Light Street
Wharf. C.. b. ALLEN
Gen. Freight Agent, Raleigh n c.
T. S. NORTON, Soliciting Agent.
April u. 1865. II
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White Goods.
Hardware and Crockerv.
VARIETY STORE.
Dry Goods and Groceries.

Dry Goods and Groceries.
JAMES II. HENDERSON,
Zone door 6eIo,r b. Eoopmann's Trode Strcet)
Takes pleasure in informing the citizens of Charlotte
and surrounding country that he is now carrying on
the Dry Goods and Grocery business in his own name
and asks share of public patronage.
He has on hand
Dry Goods, Boots and Shoes, Hats and Caps,
class Dry Goods Store.
HI is thankful for the very liberal patronage which
has been bestowed upon him in former days and
hopes by fair and honest dealing and strict attention
to business, to merit a continuance of the same.
Groc eries.
Irthe Grocery line he has good supply of every
thing needed for family use, such Flour. Neal
Bacon Lard, Coffee, Sugar, Molasscs, &c, sc.
Give me a call as l am determined to sell as cheap
as any house in the City.
To Farmers.
am prepared to pay the highest cash price
or exchange Goods for Country Produce.
JAS. II. HENDERSON,
Notice.
The Notes and Accounts of A Aschkinass & Co..
having been transferred for collection all those
indebted will please come forward and settle imme-
diatey
March So 1868. JAS. Il. HENDERSON.
r. H. COWAN & CO.,
General Commission and Shipping Merchants,
Whole sal3 Grocers.
Agents for NJ. Davis Sons liberty, Va celebra-
ted Virginia Chew 1g Tobacco.
Agents for Lister Bro ouperphosphac of Lime.
Agents for Vulcan Iron Works, Richmond, Va
WILL GTON, n. c..
No. 50 North Uutc7 Street.
L. H.. w. IT.
June %, 1868 1y
Fresh Drugs,
\ general assortment, always on hand at
August %, 1867. SCARR'S DRUG STORE
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Be- Recently in Vicksburg there was large
Democratic procession in which were borne
several United States flags which at the request
Of several citizens had been loaned them by the
post quartermastcr. The parade of voters being
large and impressive, alarmed the carpet baggers,
several of whom called on Gen. Gillcm and COM
planned that this officer had furnished flags to a
procession which was impeding reconstruction"
'Gentlemen," said the General, "you are the
d-dest fools | ever saw, | fought these people
four years to make them carry the flag, and now
you are mad because they wish to march under
it