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MuRpERED.-A young man about 2s yean old,
named Burwell Hilton, who acted as miller at
DR.. Elliott's mill, near Charlotte, was missing
on Sunday, the 2lst instant. After a long search,
says the Democrat he was found near the mill
on the 25th, having been killed by gun shot
wound and blows on the head with an axe. He
had about $50 in his possession, and is supposed
that he was murdered for the money. A negro
man has been arrested and confined in Jail In
Charlotte under suspicion Of being the mur-
derer. z;.s..s,s 49,. t:s.,..
Mr.. hilton was buried in Charlotte on Satur-
day last by the Fircmen, ha being member OF
the Independent Fire Company. he was .
native of Lancaster District, 8. C., ~, ,
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DISCHARGES IN BANKRUPTcY.-We are indebt
ed to His Honor Judge Brook. of the U. 3. DIS
trict Court for the following list OF Hankrupts
discharged since our last report: Wake-Thos.
E. Skinner; Pasquotank-W R. .Spruil, simson
Harris; Perquimans-E. W. Riddiek, B. F.
Boyce Chowan-R. H. Small, James McCoy;
Washington. R. Dillen; Bertie-S. A. Ber-
nard, VIM G. Coggin; Northampton-Geo- A.
Harding. Thos. E. Harding, r. A. Weaver, das.
A. Weaver, Andersen Futrel. ]. w. Connor; !;
HalifaxAnayid Reynolds, F. W, Robbitt, JAS. A.
Faulcon,
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from the Secretary Of State, which shall not
be furnished until the Treasurer's receipt
for the said tax shall be filed in the Office of
the said Secretary. Il
Sec. 6. All laws imposing taxes, the sub
jects of which are revised in this act are
hereby repealed: Provided. That this repeal
shall not extend to the provisions of ANY law,
so far as they relate to the taxes listed or
which ought to have been listed. or which
may be due previous to the ratification of
this act. a
Sec. Z. This act shall be in force from and
after its ratification. agnta ase
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The New bcrnc Tines says, We have received
Sieiier from the Magistrate who committed
oiAes, OF Jones county, TO Jail in default of bail
heep ihc peace. He was arrested for attemp-
.'hg TO shoot man, and not without cause, as
mas been stated. The Magistrate also states that
"e was taken out of Jail by men not living i've
miles from Trenton, friends o. the prisoner, and
'lSl They sent him away unbarmed. The Magis-
'isie Is ready TO substantiate these facts.
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Mr.. s. H. Wiley, Collector Of Internal Revenue,
advertiscs in the Salisbury North State fortyfour
stills and fixtures seized in that district for .
violation Of the internal Revenue Laws

to Hon. John T. Deweese, member Of Congress
from the 4th District, for copy of the ConSrss-
sional Globe for the second session Of the 40th
Congress. y
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ACCIDENTAL DRowNING.-On last Saturday
afternoon Enoch Orrell, ablind young man, aged
about % years, and pupil in the North Carolina
Institution for the Deaf and Dumb and the
Blind, was accidentally drowned, in Whitaker's
mill pond, about three miles northwest of this
city. The following Is d correes statement Of
the circumstances attending this sad accident,
which were developed at the Coroner's inquest
In the morning Mr.. Palmer (the Principal) gave
directions that none of the pupils should leave the
premises during the day. After breakfast Orrell
asked Dr. Ellis the Steward to give him permis-
sion to take a walk with several of the blind
boys DR.. E. declined, and told him the Prin.
cipal had given positive directions not to allow
the pupils to walk in the country as the roads
were very muddy, &C., on account of the recent
rains. In defiance of this he determined to go,
and persuaded three other young men 10 accom-
pany him. One of them-Mathias Chaplain, who
was partially blind acted as guide. Soon after
their arrival at the pond Orrell and Chaplain
got in small boat and commenced padding
about the pond. They were urged by the 9th
ers not to do it, as it was dangerous. In little
while as the boat was leaking fast Chaplain
begged Orrel to return to the shore, which he
declined to do. The boat commenced sinking
and Chaplain swan ashore, while Orrell was
drowned before assistance could be rendered.
No one witnessed the affair but small boy,
son of the miller, who ran to call his father who
arrived too late to render any assistance. The
Principal and other officers of the Institution re-
paired to the pond as soon as they heard of the
accident and succeeded in recovering the body.
Mr.. ". R. Crawford, Coroner, summoned a jury
and held an inquest over the body on Sunday
morning and the following verdict was rendered: ;
"The Jury from evidence adduced and after ex-
animation of the deceased do exonerate the Off
GERS of the Institution from all blame and do
find that the deceased came to his death by ac-
cidental drowning" ... fl..a
While this sad occurrence is much to be de-
plored we are sure that no blame can be at
tached to the Principal or any other officer of
the Institution. 1t is painful termination of
an act of disobedience of positive orders. We
are assured that under no circumstances are the
pupils (the blind especially allowed to GO to
mills ponds or water courses without being ac-
companied by some responsible person.
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An OFFICER SHoT.-We regret to learn that
Lieut.. Alexander, of the 9Th United States In
fantry, who was formerly on duty in this city,
was killed by one of his own men last Monday
night At the time of the fatal occurrence, he
was with his command at Fort Macon. An alarm
of fire was raised, and Lieut.. Alexander rushed
out through one of the sally ports of the fort
The sentinel on guard challenged him twice,
but under the excitement, the challenge was not
needed. and the sentry, thinking 1t was prison
er attempting to escape, fired. The ymusket
ball passed through the Lieutenant's body, pro-
ducing almost instant death, and wounding an
orderly, who was closely following him through
the sally port. No blame is attached to the ac-
tion of the sentinel, who simply did his duty
under the usual orders to military guard. nt
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ANOTHER MOB IN JONES CoUNrY.-The New
Bernc Times learns from N. L. Shepard ESQ,
the magistrate that committed Sykes to Jail Tor
not giving bonds to- keep the peace in Jones
county, that an armed mob of thirty or forty
persons, undoubtedly white men, from Lenoir
county, camc to Trenton Thursday night, de-
manded the Jail keys OF Mr. Harrison, the jailor,
liberated Sykes and took him away with them.
This is the true, and the o'y true version OF the
story in regard to Sykes liberation. The canard
about his being taken out by negroes and proba-
bly, killed, is hoax, without the least foundation
in trufh
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On last Saturday evening Gen. Stoneman
removed Rush Burgess, Mayor of Peters
burg, Va, and apppinted in his stead W.
I. Newherry. The cause of the removal
has not transpired. The event caused great
excitement.
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MAN FaUNp.--Wc have received the following
note from j. T. Smith, Conductor on the North
Carolina Railroad, in regard TO tho young man;
who recently jumped from the cars while labor
ing under deiiriaan trsznenss sss,i ~ ise..gs.ia
EDIToRs SrANnARD The srANDARD OF the
seth states that the man who jumped from nay
train some weeks since. while affected With
deliri,rn Hsnsas, was not found. ] desire TO
state that sent man back TO look after hlm,
and that he was found and well cared for until
delivered over to the Raleigh city authorities.
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A USEFUL TABLE.-To aid farmers in arriving
at accuracy in estimating the amount of land in
different fields under cultivation, the following
table is given by an agricultural contemporary:
5yards wide by 97S yards long contains acre.
10 yards wide by 4s4 yards long contains acre.
20 yards wide by 242 yards long contains acre.
40 yards wide by 1s1 yards long contains1 acre,
0yards wide by 6O1l yards long esatains1 acre.
70yards wide by 691f yards long contains acre.
go feet wide by 1893 feet long contains acre.
40 feet wide by 80 feet long contains i acre.
II feet wide by 1893 feet long contains acre.
60 feet wide by 726 feet long contains acre.
12O feet wide by 1858 feet long contains acre.
24O feet wide by 1s1 u feet long contains acre.
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RUTHERFORD SUPERIOR CoURT.-Last Mon.
day large concourse of citizens was In attend
ance at the regular session of the Superior
Court, says the Rutherford Star, but owing to
the severe illness of Judge Logan, no court was
held. 1t was thought, we understood, by the
Judges physician, that he would be able at least
to reach the Court House on Wednesday, and ad-
journ court over until Today, but his prostra-
ton was continued, both to his own chagrin
and the great disappointment Of the bar and the
people. a .q 81" 73h4,e} fsr-fGts
The bar from other counties was ably persona
ted by the following gentlemen :r 80 5! y.ii-4.
Hon. B. 8. Gather, of Burke; David ScheDck,
Esq.,, Col. J. F. Hoke and W. P. Bynum of Lin
colnton; Judge W. NJ shipp, Of Charlotte; Jas.
II. Merriman, of Asheville; Maj. H. D. Lee and
H. Cabaniss, Esq, OF Shelby. M 17.s6
CRY TAxEs.-The City Marshal in Charlotte,
Mr.. Sims, was kind enough to furnish the Demo
crat with copy of the Tax Bill for 1859, adop-
ted by the Board of Alderman Of Charlotte,
which we insert below. twill be seen that some
of the taxes are pretty high, but Of course It is
necessary to make taxes high when the salaries
alone of the city officers amount to about ten
thousand dollars year. We fear this tax win
not be found sufficient: ''On each poll, s.; real
estate, three iiths of one per cent, (that is, 90
cents on the 800 value); merchandise one-half Of
one per cent; one horse drays SO; two horse
drays $50; retail license 500; wholesale license
$50; peddlers $25 eircuses $50; theatricals so !;
minstrels and other shows $40; dogs So; omni-
buses, two horses, $15; omnibuses, four horses,
$50; interest and dividends per cent; gold and
silver watches per cent; carriages, &C., 3 per
cent pianos per cent; stallion or jackass
standing in City $40; house of public entertain
ment SIS livery stables s75; each billiard table
$50; broker or exchange office, 500; taker Of
likenesses by whatever art, s25; eating houses or
restaurants s25; private boarding house Sl5
every agency Of on Incorporation $50; bowling
alley SIS; express company per cent on re,
ceipts; auctioneers per cent on profits" ggs'
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Samuel Miller, an old citizen of Virginia, died
near Lynchburg on Saturday morning last, in
the nth year of his age. !. He sprung from hum
BILE parents, commenced lie almost penniless,
but by Industry, energy and economy amassed
a fortune of at least three millions of dollars.
He left will donating s193, 900 to the endow-
ment of female orphan asylum in Lynchburg,
and s100 600 for chair ofagriculture at the Uni
versity of Virginia. Nothing is known beyond
these donations. He had no family. and only
distant relatives, and it is supposed his great
wealth will go to charities and benevolent enter
prises.
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The family vault of Mr.. J. G. Bowden, of VII
mington, was, on saturday morning last, dis
covered to have been broken open. The silver
plate from the coffin Of Mrs. Ratcliff, inferred
about eleven years since, had been removed. It
was found outside near at hand. Some excite
men, and speculation was created, and the ques-
tion was discussed whether 1t was the work of
depraved humanity or of mischieyous children
impelled by curiosity. b.
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New Turpentine has appeared In the New
Berne market. o. s'''.'
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The taxes jim this Schedule imposed are
for The privilege of carrying on The business
or doing the actinamed. y,
Section l. Travelling theatrical compa-
mics shall pay five dollars for the first, and
five dollars for each subsequent exhibition.
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I aT.OR.g'l}{'|'ll''EE
Es;l.a;;xsa A M1iH u IA va;ij
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This Infsllible Remedy does not, like the poi
sonous irritating snuffs and strong caustic soiu-
tions with which the people have long been hun
plugged, simply paliste for short time, or drive
the disease to the lungs as there is danger OF do
ing in the use Of such nostrums, but it produces
pcrfect and permanent cures of the worst eases
of chronic catarrh, az thousands can testify.
"Cold in the Head" is cured with q few appltca-
tions. Catarrhal Headache is relieved and cured
Az if by. magic. 1t removes offensive Breath,
Loss or impairment Of the sense OF taste, smell
or hearing. watering or weak Eyes, and I'm
paired memory, when caused by the violence of
cstarrh. as they all frequentlo are. offer in
good faith a standing reward Of $500 for case
Of catarrh that | cannot cure.
OR SALE BY MOST DRUGGISTS EVERY
WHERE. PRICE ONLY so CENTS.
ASK your Druggist for the Remedy but il no
has not yet got it on sale, don't be put Oft by ao-
eepting any miserable worse than worthless sub
stitute, but enclose sixty cents to me, and the
Remedy will be zen you post psia. -Four pack
ages 81 90, or one dozen for s. 90. Sent two
cent stamp for Dr.. sage's pamphlet on Catarrh.
Address the Proprietor,
K. V. PIERCE, NJ, b,
-spta2d3m. Buffalo, n. Y.
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HoLIpAy Presents ron ALI, be found
at Parker L Co.'S, vs. \ 100 Summer St., Boston,
Mass To enable every person to provide them
selves with hsndtome aad useful Holiday pres
cnts, from now uutilth goth Of January, 1870,
these gentlemen will issue large oight-pAgcd
Catalogues of all the newes' and best novelties in
such goods as Fancy Boxes, Desks, Glove Boxes,
Album. in Morocco, Gilt aud Velvet Bindings,
real Morocco Shopping Rags. Furnished Ret-
cules, Silver Plated Ware and Cutlery of all de.
'criptions, the latest styles of Jewelry in Gold,
Curnclian, Jet, Shell, Etruscan, CMbunclc and
Hair, Dry Goods etc., etc. etc., and hundreds
Of the latest and best published Books. They
are giving One Hundred Tickets to every one
who will become their Agent, without charging
them 10 cents each us heretofore. Read the
change in their advertisement in another col.
unln and send for Catalogue.
noyggiwtian2O.
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patlp argus.

The effect of loug.continued constipation p"
to weaken the system and depress the spirits
The blood thickens, the head achcs, and tram
Of evils is superinduced, called by the various
names of dyspepsia, liver complaints, jaHndice,
bilious eruptons, etc. Tho osnH OF these DIS
eascs can beat be cured by DR.. Waliers Vcgeta-
ble negsr Bitters which act naturally flOn
the liver and bowels 1t is permanent tonic,
iustilliug fresh vgor int the vital forces, giving
energy TO the whole being.
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Nervous Debility,

With its gloomy attendants, low spirits, de-
preston, involuntary emissions, loss of semen
spermator-hGa, loss of power, dizzy head, loss OF
memory and threatened impotence and imbeciIity,
find sovereign cure in Humphreys Homeo
pathic Specific No. TweAty eight. Composed Of
the most valuable mild and potent curatives, they
strike at once ct the root of the matter, tone up
the system. arrest the discharges, and impart
vigor and energy, life and vitality to the entire
man. They have cured thousands of cases.--
Price s. per package of six boxes and vial, which
is very important in obstinate or old cases, or 81
per single box. Sold by all druggists, and sent
by mail on receipt Of price. Address Humphrey 3
Specific Homeopathic Medicine Co., 500 Broad
way, New York. JulyL.ly.
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Purity Versus Poison. There is as much diff
ference between PHALoN's VITALIA 0RsAL-
WALTON FOR THE HAIR and filth charged
hail. darkners, as between the Pool OF Bethesda,
that an angel stirred, and leyer-brecdiug mud
pond. The VITALTA is n crystalline fluid,
without single impurity OF noxious property,
and the naturslness of the shades it imparts to
grey hair is unequalled.
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One-Half the Regular Rates.

We want good reliable agents in every part Of
the country. BY employing your spare time to
form clubs and sending us orders, you can obtain
the most liberal commissions, either In Cash or
Merchandise, and all goods sent by US will be as
represented, and we guarantee satisfaction TO eY-
cry one dealing with our house.
As the Holidays are coming, We are making
special arrangements 10 supply every one who
reads our advertisement, with the most hand
some and useful Holiday Presents that can he
thought OF or wished for, aud 10 enable them TO
procure them cheapy and expedttiously, VIC will
give to any one who will become our Agent, One
Hundred Free Tickets, enumerating some of the
many different articles from which you can make
your selection of Holiday Presents.
For returning full clubs from these free tickets,
accompanied 10y the cash, We will give the same
extra premiums that we now give, just tho same
az if you had paid 10 cents for each one of your
Tickets. We wish you 70 understand that not
any other firm in the business can compete with
US in any way whatever.
A. this free ticket s only good for the Holt
days, you must send in yOur orders before the
20h Of January, 1870
In every order amounting to over 500, accom-
PANEL by the cash, the Agent may retain $500
and in every order of over 500, $500 may be
retained to
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HAIR RESTORATIVE!
FOR THE
Restoration, Growth and Beauty
or FHE HAIR.
moh ldwiy.

Win restore Gray or diseased Hair to it's ORR
ginal health and beauty; will stop the hair from
falling in the worst cases it will promote q new
aud healthy growth; eradicates dandruff; will
cure the most severe headache win warrant to
cure scaIi head in its worst form This article is
not dye it i'll not stain the skim nor soil the
most delicate fabric 1t is free from all dirty or
gummy sedim ents that is found in all articles Of
fered to the public. It viii also prevent the
young from becoming prematurely gray.
It is warranted TO make the hair grow on the
baidest heads. We have not failed in any case
yet, as huni red can testify. Il can be used by
the old All young alike as it is beneficial to all.
1t contains nothing injurious, but is clear and
clean as spring water. We truly say that
we have now 81 ar icle the public has long look ed
for. You have but to try it and you will be con.
WINGED Of its worth.
PMcE-0ne Dollar in large Bottles.
Masufactur ed by the
Niagara Toilet Manufacturing Co.,
No Is South Division ST., Buffalo, y. Y.
Fer ssis BY ptsssis.s. enthusiastically
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Agents will he paid 10 per cent. in Cash or
Merchandise, wien they I'LL up their eE tire club,
for which below We give u partial list Of Com
missions:
For an order Of $50, from a club Of Thirty,
we will pay tie Agent, commission, % yardf
Bro o n or bieaohei Shceting, Good Dress Pat
tern, Wool Square Shawl, French Cashmere Pants
and Vest Pattern. Fine Large " hite Counter
pane, eto. etc, or $500 in cash.
For an order Of $50 from club of Fifty, we
viii pay the Agent, commission, As yards
Sheeting, One pair heavy Wool Blankets, Poplin
Dress pattern, Handsome wool square Shawl,
Silver Gaze Watch, etc, etc., or SIS 90 in cash.
For an order Of 800, from CLUB of One Hun
dred we will pay the Agent, as commission. 100
yards good yard wide Shooting, Coin silver
Hunting case Watch, Rich Long Wool shawl,
Suit Of oil Wool French Cashmere, etc, etc., or
$40 in cash.
We do not employ any Travelling Agents, and
customers should not pay money to persons pur-
porting to be our agents, unless personally &C
quainted.
SEND MONEY ALWAYS BY REGISTERED
LETTERS
For further particulars send FIR Catalogues
PARKER d CO.,
Us 100 Summer ST., Boston, Mass.
. octl9dwly.
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QNe DOLLAR For EACH ARTICLE.

We do not oler single article Of merchan-
die that can be sold by regular dealers at our
proe. We do Dotask you 10 buy goods from US
unless we can sell them cheaper than you ca"
obtain them in any other wsy,-whIle the great
q. E..I.r nnla aL.IA III al.DlA
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Address: DR.. Butts Dispensary, N. W., corner
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ExpERIESrfA DocET.-Yes, surely eApe''s~aA
tosches those who use Dr. Morse's Indian Root
Pills that 1t 10 better to take medicine upon the
fret symptoms of disease, that will certainly re-
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become chronic. Usc'these Pills in all cases Of
Biliouaness, Indigestion, Headache, Liver Com
plaiut Female Irregularities, &c. Get the One
tn Almanac from your storekeeper. 1t contains
much useful information for the invalid and con
valescent. If You are aIing, use DR.. Morso's
Indian Root Pills and you will find them Of
great value. Sold by all dealers.
nsvl5dwlm.
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THE UNIVERSAL CRH, "Whnt shall buy for
Holiday Presents" can be answered hest by Par
kcr 4 Co, rs 4 100 Summer St, Boston, who
have An immense variety Of Holiday and useiu
articles, such as all kinds Of Fancy Boxes, Writ
ing Desks. Glove Boxes Albums in Morocco aud
Gilt and Velvet Bindings, real Morocco shopping
Bags. Furnished Beticules, Silver Plated Ware,
and Cutlery of all descriptions, Jewelry imits.
tons of the latest styles OF solid gold, which
cannot be distinguished from the real, &c, &C.,
and hundreds Of the latest and most entertaining
Books. Their stock contains almost everything
necessary to supply the wants and crafty the
tastes of everybody, and they claim that their
superior facilities for buying these goods enables
them to sell at very much under the regular pri-
ces pnid for such articles. They want agents
every where, TO whom they offer most liberal in
duceuents. We call attention to their advertise
ment in another column. noylydwlm.