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SEMI-WEEKLY, $4 PER ANNUM. PUBLISHED AYEDNESDAY AND SATURDAY. MORNINGS. : WEEKLY, $2 PER ANNUM VOL. L KALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA, WEDNEDAY, OCTOBER 29, 1851. NO. 103; THE NORTH CAROLINA STANDARD jS PCBLISHBO VIII1T AX D JIMI-WIBHH, WILLIAM W. HOLDEN, EDITOR ANDJ PROPRIETOR. TSBMS OF THE . . or wit Weekly. Two dollars per aunurn fiftv cents, if payment be delayed six months ; and Three TWlars if not PaiJ within six months from 'the time of SUTersof the Skmi-Wikit. Four dollars per annum, in advance, or within the first month; Four j, H. rs and fifty cents, if payment be delayed six months; llu . :r- :j nils fmm tho snd Five Liouars, 11 iiui jjiuu wuuiu w""1" time of subscribing. rf? The above rules will be inflexibly adhered to. ..a nsFEST8 not exceeding fourteen lines will i..' inserted one time for one dollar, and twenty-five ent for each subsequent insertion; those of greater f th in proportion. Court orders and Judidicial Ad vertisements will be charged 25 per cent higher than the fcove rates. A reasonable reduction will be made to those who advertise by the year. Advertisements inser ted in the Serai-Weekly Standard, will also appear in the Weekly Paper, free of charge. Subscribers, and others, who may wish to send monej to the Editor, can do so at all times, by Mail and at hi risk. Receipts for all sums will be promptly transmitted. Letters to the Editor must come free of postage. MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY, BALEIGH, If. C. THIS Company has been in successful operation for more than five years, and continues to" take risks upon all classes of property in the State (except Steam Mills and Turpentine Distilleries,) upon favorable terms. Its Policies now cover property amounting to $4,500 000 a large portion of which is in country risks; and its present capital is nearly Six Hundred Thousand Dol lars, in bonds properly secured. The average cost of Insurance upon the plan of this Company has been less than one third of one per cent pcrannum, on all grades of property embraced in its ope rations. The following persons have been elected Directors and Ollicers of this Company for the present year : Directors : Dr. Josiah O. Watson, Jos. G. B. Roulhac, Richard (Smith, John Primrose, Henry D. Turner, S. W. Whit iusr, T. H. Selby, of Raleigh ; Geo. McNeill, Fayette ville, Joshua G. Wright, Wilmington, Jas. E. Hoyt Washington, James Sloan, Greensborough, John Cox, EJenton, Joshua Boner, Salem, josepn a. rooi, Elizabeth City, Michael Brown, Salisbury, Alexandei .Mitchell, Newbern, W. N. H. Smith, Murfreesborough, 11. B. Williams, Charlotte, John u. Barrett, imuon,ana A. T. Sumrny, Asheville. All Directors are authorized to receive applications. Officers of tbe Company: Josiah O. Watson, President, .1. G. B. Roulhac, Vice President, Richard Smith, Treasurer, J. C. Partridge, Secretary, John H. Bryan, Attorney, J. Hersman, General Agent. " S. W. Whiting, Richard Smith, Executive Committee. John Primrose, j All communications in reference to insurance should Le addressed to the Secretary, post paid. J. C. PARTRIDGE, Secy. Raleigh, Sept 13, 1851. 90 JfORTH CAROLINA Mutual Life Insurance Company OFFICE RALEIGH, Iff. C. THIS Company continues- to insure healthy White persons and Slaves. the lives of all The greatest risk taken on a single Slaves are insured for a term of one to Js their value . life is $5000. five years for OFFICERS. Dr. Chas. E. Johnson, President, Wm. D. Haywowd, Vice President, James F. Jordan, Secretary, Wm. H. Jones, Treasurer, Perrin Busbee, Attorney, Dr. Wm. H. McKee, Examining Physician. J. Hersman, General Agent. All losses are paid within 90 days after satisfactory proof is presented. Blanks and Pamphlets, showing the plan of operation f the Company, may be had on application at the Of fice, or any of the Agencies. All letters on business should be addressed to JAMES F. JORDAN, Secretary. April 28, 1850. Si ll'. Z, FOJHtSROY, ( Successor to Pomeroy & O'Neal,') 3309KSEI.X.E33. & SQ?A3?XG2XT3333., No. 1G, Fay. Street, opposite Post Office. Raleigh, N. C HAS on hand a large and valuable collection of The "logical, Law, Medical, Scientific, Agricultural, Miscellaneous and School Books ; Blank Books and Stationery of all kinds. Prices very low. Call and Examine. Orders filled with despatch. Raleigh, May 24, 1851. 58 E. L. HARDING, & Co. DEALERS IN , GENTLEMEN'S CLOTHING. Iieadj Made, of the First Quality. Also, a complete assortment of OBEX'S. DRESS GOODS, Telegraph Building;, Fayetteville St. KALEICH, N.C. 1. : g. fc A. L. SCOTT & Co. Ralcigh, July 30, 1851. . 77 DR. WILLIAM It. MILLER.1 OFFICE ABOVE THE LIFE INSURANCE OFFICE. Raleigh, July 82nd, 1851. m 76 SAVAGE AND MEARES, COMMISSION 1IB FORWARDING MERCHANTS . WixxiiroTOir; N. C. ly. august 12, 1851. 81- J. W. & C. O. PUGH, And Forwarding Agents, . , GJ1STOJW yvr c. Keep constantly on hand, and for sale, , IE SALT, TAR, BACON, FIODR, &C. gn Jn. 10, 1850. ; , . 26 n. BAGGING, ROPE AWD TWIWE. Jk LARGE supply, justlreceived and for sale cheap, fill L , W. H. & R. S. TUCKER. ., Jgh, September 24, I85L ' . 93 BLNtf w Blanl" or Sale, w . Warrant nd Blank Executions for Clerks, r sale at the StanuarJ ofRce ,,. ., , . ' Augusts, 1851. , . , . :. ...... sotfi. SMITHFIELD ACADEMY. rTIHE Second Session of this Preparatory School will I commence on the 1st Monday in October next, under the Superintendence of Mr. Wiuux Cuboi, a Gradu ate of a University ol Pennsylvania, who comes recom mended by Dr. Wm. A. Smith, President of Randolph iviacon conege. The Trustees now flatter themselves, that the School is permanently established, and hope since they have taken every pains to secure the talented services of a highly educated gentleman, to be sustained by the friends or education in mis portion oi ine state. Smithfield, once looked upon as an unhealthy location, has for the last 6 or 7 years become entirely regenerat ed ; and will now rank first in healthfulness and beauty of appearance, among the Villages in the eastern half of the State. . Tuition per Session of 5 months : Reiding, Writing and Spelling, $ 6 Geography, Grammar and Arithmetic, 10 00 00 0 Higher Branches aud Mathematics, 0 Greek and Latin, o Board can be obtained for from four to six dollars month. By order of the Trustees. 0 P H. J. BELL, Sec'y. Smithfield, August 25, 1851. 882 if. XOTICE. THE Subscriber, as successor to Cooke and Buffaloe in the Livery business, will continue itsopperationsin all its branches at his Stable on Wilmington Street, aud solicits tbe patronage of his old friends and the public generally. 11 is prices must be arranged agreeably to the prices of prouuee ana laoour, ana will be trom ana atler the 1st day of February next, as follows, Pairs of horses per month 18 00 Single do do 10 00 do do week 3 50 do do day- 75 Quarterly settlements will be required in all in stances, and persons having horses now in my care are requested to take them away immediately, ifunwillng to comply with all the above conditions. January 23, 1851 24 FARMING IMPLEMENTS. I HAVE just received from the Man ufacturers a large lot of Plows of vari ous patterns. Cultivators. Corn Shel- Sslfflag5S8' lers. Hay Cutters, Corn Mills, Churns, Harrows, Fanning Mills in fact, every thing compris ing a complete stock of Farming Implements. My sample room will be arranged in a day or two, when I will be most happy to see all who are interested in such articles. ALEX. McRAE, Jr. Wilmington, N. C, Dec. 24, 1S50. 848 WILLIAMS' Traveller's and Tourist's Guide through the United States, Canada, &c. This book will be found replete with information, not only to the traveller, but likewise to the man of business. In its preparation, an entirely new plan has been adopt ed, which, we are convinced, needs only a trial to be fully appreciated. For sale bv HENRY D. TURNER, N. C. Book Store. Raleigh, Jane 8, 1851. 63 Valuable Land for Sale. 4 Valuable Tract of Land containing 208 acres, lying r between four and five miles West of Raleigh, on both sides of Walnut Creek, and adjoining the land of Rev. Thos. Meredith and others, will be sold on reason able terms. For further information apply to M. A. BLEDSOE. Raleigh, August 21, 1850. 829 JOHX C. PALMER'S DAGUERRIAIf GALLERY. IN his finely furnished Room warrants the Likenesses X perfect, and to please. His reputation is so well known in North Carolina, it is useless to say more. CallatPal- mer and Ramsay's Jewelry Store. KaleighNov. 25, 1850- 8 tf. Willis' Iew Work. HURRY-GRAPHS, or Sketches of Scenery, Celeb rities, and Society, taken from life by N. Parker Willis. " Filled to the brim with graphic descriptions and brilliant word paintings of men and things, (just the men and things, one likes to be posted up withall.) The Hurry-Graphs cannot fail to find ten thousand buyers and a hundred thousand readers," Price $1 25. Also, by the same Author, " Rural Letters, ' " People I have met," &C-, &c. Just received and for sale by W. L. POMEROY. Raleigh, June 11, 1851. "63- For Sale at tbe IVORTH CAROLINA BOOK STORE, A DIGESTED MANUAL of the Acts of the Gen eral Assembly of North Carolina, from the year 1838 to the year 1846, inclusive, omitlinir all the Acts of a private and local nature, and such as. were tempor ary, and whose operation has ccaseed to exist. BY JAMES IREDELL Price $1 50. H. D. TURNER. Raleigh, Sept, 2851. 88 ALEXANDER MACRAE, JR., IMPORTER OF CHINA, GLASS, AND EARTHERN WARE, Aud Wholesale & Retail Dealer In all kinds of FARMING IMPLEMENTS, South Side of Market St. Wilmington, 1. C. . Wilmington, Nov. 27,1850. ; 8 ' millS Rantist Psalmody, a Selection of X Hyms. By Basil Manly, D. D., and B. Manly, Jr., University of Alabama. Published by -the Southern Baptist Publication Society, Charleston, S. C, 1851. Harpers' Magazine for Septemer. . Also, a few copies of the International Magazine. By Stringer & Townsend, N. Y.' Just received by W. L. POMEROY. Raleigh, September 10th, 18501. - , 89 LAND FOR SALE. THE Subscriber offers for sale his tract of LAND, near Earpsborough, Johnston County, consisting of 335 acres, arid embracing some very good soil and some fifteen thousand turpentine boxes. 1 he location is a good one for a Physician ; and I will also sell my lot of Medicines to any one wishing to purchase. tW A liberal credit for the same will be given on note and good security. : X -K. POWER. . September 1, 1851. . , ; 92 3m, SHIRTS.! SHIRTS! PA DDED Yoke Seam Shirts a few dozen just re ceived, fine quality. E. L: HARDING, & Co. Raleigh, July 26tB, 1851. ' ,; ' : 77 A very Interesting Work. ' rHlHE Qileens of Scotland, by Agnes Stricklandy JL The Giant of Monthy s, Harper's New Monthl. for February. Received this day by -i - ' HENRY V. TURNER Raleigh, February 11th, -1851. ! - ' -29. Life and Manners, E ROM the' Autobiography of an English Opium-eater by Thomas DeQuincey.. Just received by ' " ' ' W. L. POMEROY. r s n '..NEW LAW -BOOK. :! ;-:ir ' TTJITEI .States Equity Digest, 2 ol. -IJ . Price per vol. $6. Just received and for sale by" ' ., :, W. Li POMEROY. u, A ugust 30. -86 IilKBOAS ! RIBBONS ! ! 150 PIECES Rich Bonnet, Sash, Neck, Cap, and Belt Ribbons.-- , u ;;- ,, , W, Hj & R..S. TUCKER. - Sept. 3. ..... 87 I Third Annual Pair of the . SOUTH CAROLINA INSTITUTE. fTHHE Third Annual Fair of the South Carolina Insti- rate ior tne promotion ot Art, Mechanical ingenuity and industry, will be held in Charleston, South Carolina, opening on Monday, 17th November, and continuing uuring ine week. ' ' Specimens in every branch of Mechanism, Art and industry ; also of Cotton, Rice, Sugar, Tobacco and all other Agricultural Products, is solicited, for which suita ble premiums will be awarded. The following special Premiums are offered For the six best specimens of Steel made from Spar tanburg or other Iron, the product of. a Southern State, and manfactured into edge Tools of any kind A Gold Medal. " " ' IV. B. A specimen of the Steel in Bars to be sent with the Tools. . For the largest quantity of Cocoons raised on one plantation, not less than ten bushels A Gold Madel or For the largest quantity of Spun Silk the produce of any one plantation, not less than ten pounds A Gold Medal or .Premium ot $50. For the best Sea Island Cotton Gin, on some new prin ciple, superior to that now in general use ; or for any real and important improvement on the present one A Gold Medal. For the invention of a suitable machine for Pulveris ing Red Pepper A Gold Medal. For tbe best Steam Engine a Gold Medal. For the best model Steam Fire Engine A Gold Med al. A large and commodious building has been selected for the exhibition, and every care will be paid to the re ception and care of articles sent to the Fair. All Speci mens must be in by the 13th of November. Contributors to the Fair are respectfully requested when they forward Specifications for Exhibition, to send full descriptions of the Articles, and such information in general as may be of use, and proper for publication, Address J. H. TAYLOR. Chairman of the Committee of Correspondence. June 16, 1851. . 65 td. . NORTH CAROLINA FASHIONABLE JEWELER'S STORE, Jewelry. . eft DOZEN gold lever Waches, from 40 to 4 doz. Silver " " " 20 to 50 .00 A large Assortment of Fashionable Breast Pins, Finger rings, Ear rings, gold Spectacles and Pencils, Watch Chains, Seals and Keys. Lockets, Cuff Pins, and Pens, Silver, Pearl, Tortoise Card Cases, iPlated Spectacle Cases and Napkin Rings, 6 dozen silver spectacles; spring steel and plated do. 26 doz. silver Spons, Ladles, Sugar Tongs and Cups, A large assortment of G. S. plated spoons. Forks and Knives for table use, A large assortment of Razors and Knives, Plated Castors and Candlesticks, . Plated Waiters and Basket,-, Assortment of Clocks from 6 to $30, - Perfumery, Extracts, Cologne and Soaps, Shaving, Hair, and Nail Brushes, Money Purses and Pocket Books, Tea Setts of Waiters, Table Knives and Setts, Revolving Pistols, best quality," Chinese Fans and Boquet Holders. Walking Canes, &c, &c. The above goods have just been purchased North and wo think excel any previous stock in Beauty and Fash ion. We are better prepared to repair all kinds of Watches and Jewelry, having purchased Tools and Ma terials for doing every thing in our line. PALMER & RAMSAY. Raleigh, June 11. 1851. 62 FRESH DRUGS, MEDICINES, &C. WILLIAMS, HAYWOOD, & CO., ARE now receiving large additions to their stock of Drugs, medicines, Chemicals, PAINTS, OIXS, DYESTCFFS, Window Glass, Perfumery, A'c, ICc from the" most reliable Houses in the Northern Cities, which have been purchased with an eye single to their pur.ty, and are offered for sale at such prices and on such terms as shall compare favorably with any house in toe state. Physicians, Country Merchants, and Dealers gener ally, will do well to give us a call before purchasing, feeling assured we shall not fail to please both in point of price and quality. " ' - Orders promptly attended to, and particular attention given to packing and forwarding. Family Medicines and Prescriptions compounded at all hours of the day and night, by a competent person with neatness and despatch. We tender our most sincere thanks to the citizens ot Raleigh and the surrounding country for the long and liberal patronage we have received, and trust by untir ing zeal and energy to please in the prosecution of our business, to merit its continuance. Raleigh, April 28. 1851. , , 49 RALEIGH & GASTOtf RAILROAD. First Instalment. THE following Resolution was adopted at a late meeting of the Board of Directors of the Raleigh and Gaston Railroad Company : , 1 : Resolved, That an instalment of 10 per cent, upon the stock subscribed be called lor on or before the 1st day of November next;-and that the same be paid to tha Treasurer,' President, or either of the Directors of the Raleigh and Gaston Railroad Company, who are hereby authorized to receive the same and give receipts there for. W. W. VASS, Treasurer. Office R. & G. R. R- Co., Raleigh, Sep. 22, 1851 $ 93 td. fjCJ- The Raleigh Register, Warrcnton News, Peters burg Intelligencer, and Norfolk Argus copy till day, and send accounts to Treasurer of the Company. MUSIC AND PIANOS. JUST RECEIVED, at the North Caroli na Music Store, 2,000 pieces of new and elegant Music, among which may be found "the songs of Miss Catharine ' Hayes, with correct lithographs of the " Swan of Erin." Also, the Bloomer Waltzes and Polkas, with splendid colored vignettes of the Bloomer; also, Passadita, &c. K. W. September 26, 1851. PETERSILIA. - 94 tf. XBW SUPPt-Y OF v-, . . . E.'Xi. Harding, CLOTHING & Co. Have just received a new lot of Black Lustre SACKS, Grass and Brown Linen Sacks, and FROCKS, White and Buff Marseiles VESTS, Fancy Cass. PANTS,' &c. July 28, 1851. ; " " ;" " ' -" ""' ' H . SEW PHARMACOPOEIA. . mHE Pharmacopoeia of the United . - - t ii : . i. I states ot America, oy uuwiuriiy National Convention, held at Washington, A. D. ,1850 ""For sale" at the North Carolina Book Store, by ? Hi ,.: : HENRY D.. TURNER.. August 80, 1851i , i . "'. -86 - r ' - JOB PRlNTltfGrV 1 - ! - THE Subscriber has recently- supplied himself with a fall !, varied assortment of the best and most fashion able Job type, and is now prepared to execute Jobs of all H,la th npntness ana aespaicn, ana ou muuerew rtems. , , : i - , . w j : ' Call at the Standard OfficeRaleigh, N." C; . 1 4- t:- d n. '. : w " , -W. Wi HOLDEN. j August 6, 1851. lilS :; :r-i vSO-; , Watches, &c. SPLENDID HEW GOODS FOR THE TALL OF 1851. THE Undersigned has just received, from New York , a part of his Fall supply of New and fashionable Dry Goods, to wnicn ne wouia respectlully invite the attention ot purchasers, comprising the following, to wit : Blue, Black, Brown and Green French Merinoes, Blue, Black, Green and Mulberry Cashmeres, Chine, Blue, and Figured Delaines, Blue, Black, and Fancy Colored Alpaccas, A large Lot of Calicoes and London Chintz, Jaconet, Swiss, and Plaid Muslins, Cotton Cambrics, and Fine Shirtings, Figured and Changeable Silks and Satins, Turk Satin and Brilliantines, - Changeable Poplins and Alpaccas, Bonnet, Belt, and Taffita Ribbons, Ladies' White and Colored Hose, Coats' and Lea's Spool Cotton, - Irish Linen, and Linen Hand'b'fs. Black and Fancy Silk Neck, and Pocket Hand'k'fs. T T , I yt jenny iinu ann urass anirts, r Suspenders Whale Bone, 12-4 Bleached Sheeting and Ticking, White and Red Flannels, Furniture and Apron Checks, Black aud Colored Tweeds Cloth. Coburg and Kentucky Jeans, -Jenny Lind Cassimeres, Plaid and Point Blankets, Silk Fringes ot all Colors, Black and Colored Silk Laces, Kid, Silk, and Lisle Gloves, Fancy Buttons, and Velvet Trimmings, Paper Cambrick, and Holland Muslin Collars and Capes, ' Thread Laces, Insertines and Edgings, Ricn additionaj Supplies, ot all the attractive Styles ana newest asnions to be tound in the Northern Mar kets, daily expected ; together with a complete assort- ncui oi nais, onoes, ana isounels. . ; T. A. MITCHELL. Raleigh, Sept. 13, 1851. 90 LATEST ARRIVALS. Fall and Winter Hoods, 1851. Just Received, RENCH worked Collars, at 30 cts. and upwards. I ,1 Lace Capes, Thread Edging and Inserting, JL bin Edging and Inserting, Lisle Edging and Laces t onet and fewiss Inserting and Edgings, dies Kid Gloves and Linen Cambric Hdkfs. Shell, Tuck and Side Combs, Black Silk Lace for Trimming. . . K f V"1 Printed Cashmere and Englsh Merinoes, Plain and Printed Muslin De Lane, Dotted Swiss Muslin and Cambric Dimity, Neck, Belt, Bonnet and Cap Ribbons, White and Black Silk and Cotton Hose, Brocade Colored Silk, Black Gros De Rhino Silk. Daily expected, a general assortment of Staple .'Dry Goods, Hats, Shoes, Hardware and Cutlery, Groceries and Crockery. Bought on" the best terms, and will be sold low for cash, or to prompt customers on time. J. BROWN, No. 9, Fayetteville St. . Raleigh, September 16th, 1851. 91 "WHERE AT?" E VANS & C OOKE'S, No. 29 Fayetteville Street, RALEIGH, N. C, YOU will find a beautiful assortment of Staple and Fancy Dry Goods, Embracing every article usual in Dry Goods Stores. Also, Hardware, Hats, Caps, Boots, Shoes, Groceries, &c, &c In addition to the above, the subscribers are daily re ceiving their Fall purchase, which is extensive, and, in point of cheapness, cannot be surpassed by any in their line. We are ever grateful for past favors, and beg a continuance of the same. H. L. EVANS, GEO. T. COOKE. August 30, 1851. 86 LADIES' DRESS GOODS. BROCADE, Chamelion, and Satin De Chine Silks ; Plain and Black Silks ; Brocade spun Silks ; French DeLaines and Cashmeres ; ' and English Merinoes ; A large lot of DeLaines and Chamelions ; Alpaccas from 17$ cents per yard up ; ALSO, Emb'd L. C. Hdkfs. ; French worked Collars and Cuffs ; RiSbons, Silk and Kid Gloves,' Black Silk Lace, Velvet Scarfs, Trimmings for Ladies' Dresses, Gents. Sup. Cravats, black and colored. Just received by EVANS & COOKE. August 30, 1851. 86 A jSfew Law Dictionary AND Glossary containing Definitions of th princi pal terms of the Common and Civil Law together with translations and explanations of the various techni cal phrases ; embracing also all the principal Common rand Civil Law maxims. Adapted to the jurisprudence of the United States, by Alexander Burnll, Counsellor at Law. 2 vols, 8vo. $8. 'Also, Adams'Equity, 2 50 ; Scurry's wurks on Law; Chitty's works on Law. For sale at the lowest prices, W- L. POMEROY, (Late Pomeroy & O'Neal.) W. L. P. will receive subscriptions for the new series of Lnglish Reports in Law and Equity, now publishiDg in parts by Messrs. Liltle &. Brown. Price $1 per. No. ; $10 per year : 12 Nos. bound iu six, $2 per vol. Raleigh, May 26. 59- ' THE Fruit, Flower, and Kitchen Garden, by Patrick Neill. A practical Treatise on the Cultivation of the Grape Vine on Open Walls, to which is added a descriptive account of an Improved Method of Planting and managing the roots of Grape Vines, by Clement Hoare. For sale by H. D. TURNER, N. C. Bookstore June 25, 1851. "" READY MADE CLOTHING, At Wholesale and Retail. ' WE have just received from one of the largest and best established Houses in the United States, one of the largest and best assorted Stocks ever brought to this City, a Stock that would favorably compare with the Custom Work ot any Establishment in the Union, which' we are instructed to sell at unprecedented low prices, and to which we invite the attention f Country Merchants, citizens of Raleigh, the surrounding Coun try, and Members of the next General Assembly, and ask them to call and examine our Stock before purchasing elsewhere, as we are determined to sell at prices that will defy competition. ' J . ' Country Merchants heed have no fears of finding us with a broken assortment, as we shall continue to have larse additions throughout the Season. In addition lb the above, we have a full assortment of fine Shirts, JerinyLind and otherpatterns, togelher with Silk. Merino, Lambs wool Shirts and Drawers. . . All of which we will sell as low as they can be pur chased of any Establishment in New York or any oth . City. -A. B. STITH & CO. , Raleigh, 1850. 1 - 840 w tf. ; I-..? j: Late Publications. LORD and Lady HarCowit, or Country Hospitalities, a Novel by C. Sinclair!; Dealings with the Inquisi tion, by DeAchilli ; Mose among the Britishers ; Nell Gwynne, or the Court of the Stuarts, under the Reigns of Charles 2d, and James 2d, and Historical Romance ; Th Mother-in-Law;bvMiss Southwortb; Harpers New Monthly for June i Tbe Hero of West Wayland, a Tale hv Marv Howitt S The Dinnings and their Beaux, by Miss Leslie ; The Widow Rugsby's Husband, and other Tales, by the author-of Simon Suggs.1" Received' this day f; s.j..t' - At the North Carolina Book Store. Raleigh, June 8, 1851. - 63 . MILTON FACTORY: AND MILLS. J. B. Rarrett & M: D Wewsom, Having purchased Mr. Thomas W. Holden's interest in the Milton Cotton Factory' and Mills, Lands, Tenements, and debts due the Firm of Barrett, Newsom and H olden, will continue the Manufac turing and Milling business. . i., They are now putting in operation a set of Woolen Machinery, for the purpose of manufacturing . WOOZ.El' GOODS, and will also have two good CARDING MACHINES in order the ensuing season, which will not only afford a market for the sale of Wool, ' but enable planters to get Domestic Woolens, Cotton Coeds, and also Wool Rolls of the first quality. They have in their employment the most experienced mechanics, and will endeavor to merit public patronage. BARRETT & NEWSOM. Milton, March 25, 1851. 41 tf. Baltimore Piano Manufactory. Important Improvement. ELASTIC UNIVERSAL TOUCH. - WISE & BROTHER, Manufacturers of Boudoir, Square and Grand Pianos, Tequest those wanting a first rate Instrument one that Ladle's can perform on with the greatest possible advantage, that is chaste of style, of superlative touch and tone, that will stand in concert tunc, and last a life time, to call and see for themselves a sample Instrument at the Agent's office Dr. W. R. Scott's. . These Instruments are more in general use in the City among the first critics of arts and science, and to whom we have the honor of referring. 5 lee the manufacturer's circulars, which may be obtained of the Agent. All In struments warranted five years. J. J. WISE & BRO. Dr. W. R. SCOTT, Agent. Raleigh, Jan. 1 1, 1850. . 20 6m. Haswcll's Engineers' and Mechanics' Pocket-Book, CONTAINING United States and Foreign Weights auft Measures ; Tables of Areas and Circumferences of Circles, Circular Segments, and Zones of a Circle; Squares and Cubes, Square and Cube Roots ; Lengths of Circular and Semi-elliptic Arcs; and Rules of Arith metic. Mensuration of Surfaces and Solids; the Me chanical Powers ; Geometry, Trigonometry, (Iravity, Strength of Materials, Water Wheels, Hydraulics. Hv- drostati-s, Pneumatics, Statics, Dynamics, Gunnery, Heat, Winding Engines, Tonnage, Shot, Shells, &c! Steam and the Steam-engine ; Combustion, Water, Ca bles and Anchors, Fuel, Air Guns, &c. Tables of the Weights of Metals, Pipes, &c. Miscellaneous Notes, and Exercises, &c New Edition. 12 mo. Indispensable to every mechanic ; it is, in fact, a con densed Encyclopedia of scientific and practical mechani cal inlormation ; a tund of knowledge more valuable than gold. Farmer and Mechanic. For Sale at TURNER'S N. C. Book Store. Raleigh, Sept. 27, 1851. 94 Important to MILUERS & MIL.li OWiYERS! THE Undersigned would respectfully inform those engaged in the Milling Business in N. C. .that he keeps constantly on hand, and will supply at tbe shot test notice, tnat almost invaluable article YOUXG'S IMPROVED PATENT SMUT AND SCREENING MACHINE. Theonly Machineof the kind that has stood the est" and given satisfaction to the public. It has surp landed every smut Machine yet oflered in the State, more or less of which has been taken down to make room for it.. The public need fear no imposition, as there are now some 280 Machines running in N. C; and I wish to ofTer no other references than the gentlemen who are using them, whose expectations have been more than realized in their performance. ' It not only tboroughlv cleanses the VV heat of smut, but also purines it of all other substances, almost to perfection. It takes up but 4 feet square in tbe Mill, and requires but liltle power. It is warranted for five years against breaking or wearing out, and also to retain its cleaning qualities lor that time. 1 here are a number ot these Machines through which 100,000 bushels of Wheat have been cleaned, and they have never been nut of order one day. There was awarded to it the Premium at the Maryland State Fair, and a Premium with a Silver Medal, at the Fair of the Maryland Institute, at Baltimore, last Fall. Address the Subscriber at South Lowell Mills. Orange county, N. C. . JNO. A. McMANNEN. December 21, 1850. , , 1U ti. JTIRS. WOLTERISfO RESPECTFULLY announces to the Ladies ol Ral eigh and surrounding country that she is now re ceiving her FALL and WINTER STOCK oi FANCY GOODS, embracing China goods, fine iron-stone dinner- setts, tea-setts, and cups and saucers as fiue as ever brought to this City. Also, GROCERIES of every description. MUSI CAL INS1 RUMENTS, Sec, which will be sold low for cash. . . Just Received, a fresh supply of CONFECTIONA- RIES. Thankful for past favors, she solicits a continuance of (he same. WILHELMINA WOLTERING. Raleigh, Sept. 12th, 1851. 90 y. Register please copy. ' Somer ville says : , In mind compos'd he sucks, thick curling clouds Of smoke around his reeking temples play, Joyous he sits, and, impotent of thought, . Puffs away care and sorrow from his heart. BUT some others have a sat in this matter, and I will recommend that while the pulling is going on, 1 may be allowed to suggest that I have now on hand more than 300.000 Cifrars of various brands, and some of them very fine ; so let all those wdo delight in a glorious old Cigar, call in and supply themselves with a box or more. SAM'L. H. MARKS, Petersburg. July24,lS51. : 80 shoes. LADIES Black Lasting half Gaitars, , do. Bronze Moroco do Black Kid and Bronze Slippers, , Goat, Moroco, and Kid Walking Shoes, . Misses' Shoes, children's do. .) . r HEARTT & LITCHFORD. Raleigh, April 12, 1851. ; . ' 46 itlohr Redwooa& Procter's Pharmacy PRACTICAL Pharmacy the Arrangement, Appa ratus and Manipilaitons of the Pharmacetical shop and Laboratory; by Francis Mobr, Ph. D.. and Theoph- lus Redwood ; Edited with extensive additions; by William Procter, Jr , Professor ot Pharmacy lu tbe Phi ladelphia college of Pharmacy ; Illustrated by 600 En gravings on wood. For sale by i ' , , tlCillil U. lUKHtK. Raleigh April 25, 185J. 50-' RODOrSOIVS SHOES. LADIES' Kid and Goat Buskins; . " , Goat welt Boots; ' .. r . Misses and Uhildren s uoat welt Hoots. , Just aeceived by EVANS & COOKE August 27, .1851: ' ' ."-.'J . 86' - For' Sale. ; " "k VERY good second handed PIANO, cheap can be Jhadat . , , . F. MAHLER'S.. , Opposite the. K. $ U, B. K. Office. Raleigh, Oct. 7, 1851. V j; . , . " " 98 vv; 1 ' ? Just Received ; ' Hhh. Refined Brown Sugar. 5 ' J. BROWN. . , , , . No. 9,. Fayetteville St.' ' ' TT ' f OTIIiES & SOWS Imitation Stitched Calf I Boots. Just received at '. ;:' . ';-n.-.4.i- c-- -4.- ! EVANS &: COOKE'S. August 30, 185J. ' -V' 86 Ilii NEW FALL & WINTER GOODS, ' Just arrived and Daily arriving. W. H. & R. S. TUCKER TjnjbESPECTFULLY announce to the public, that JlQ many of the most desirable articles embraced in their large arid extensive assortment of Fall and Winter Goods, selected with care, by one of the firm, in the best Northern markets, hare been already received and opened ; others are daily arriving, and they flatter themselves they will be prepared to meet the demand for goods of every description, on as good terms as they can be sold in this market. Thankful for, and encour aged by the very liberal patronage bestowed upon them since their connection in business, Ihey have Ventured to lay in a very heavy stock, to which Ihey invite the attention of purchasers, hoping their effort to accom modate will not fail (o please. . The attention of the Ladies is respectfully invited to the following desirable Dress Goods Super Brocade and Chamelion Silks, ' Blue, Bl'k and White Watered Do., Bl'k Gro De Rhine and Italian Do , Solid and fancy Lute String Do , Brocade Poult De Soi, , Cashmere De Ecosse, Fig'd Brilliantes, Lupins French Merinos, English and German Do., Solid Parametlas, Rich Fig'd Paris De Laines, Plain and Fancy Poplins, Bl'k Silk Laces, Deep Silk Fringes, Paris Kid Gloves, ' Buttons and Trimming!!, Scolloped Embr'd Hank'fs, . . Swiss, Jackonet, arid Tarltan Muslins, Chemisetts, Collars, Undcrtdeevcs and Cuffs : Muslin Bands, Edgings and Insertings, &.c, &C. W. ,11. &. R. S. TUCKER. Raleigh. September 3, 1851. 87 w. ii. & it. s. tucker; Partners and Successors to R. TtGKER & SOI, ATos. 6 Sf 8 Fayetteville street, Raleigh. FASHIONABLE HAT EMPORIUM. AT this Establishment will be found, at all times, one ofthebest assortments of FINE GOODS in the City. The Stock is entirely new. and is comprised of Fashionable Moleskin aud Bearer Hats; of the manufacture of N. V. Wat burton, and N. H. Beebe & Co. !W FEItT, Sl'OItTIJYG, JSRVSH, JlHOIslJI, Jl.VIt SEA I, IHt. Ill HATS. Army, Navy, Ariel, Riding, Travelling, Dress, . . and Opera Caps. The utmost efforts will be exerted to maintain for (he Merchandise of this Establishment the rank of superi ority and ielative cheapness which has hitherto com mended it to tbe approval and preference of gentlemen of taste. 87 P. F. PESCDD, Wliolesale and Retail Druggist, HE has in Store and is now receiving his Spring stock of English, Mediterranean and American Drugs, JtlEDICKVES- Jlnd l' Itt'UJTIEIt Also, Paints, Oils, Window Glass, &c; &c. Which were selected by himself of the. Importers and manufacturers, in the Northern cities, and purchased almost exclusively for cash. From his increased facili ties and large purchases, he is sure he can sell all arti cles in his line at as low rates as they can be had this side pf the Potomac, after adding cost ot freight. Physicians and country merchants would consult their interest by giving his stock and prices an examination, feeling confident that he can pleaseal 1 who patronize his establishment. Terms Six months credit or six per cent, deducted for cash, on orders amounting to $50 and upwards. All accounts must be paid, or closed by note the 1st of every year. P. F. PESCUD. Raleigh, April 19, 1851. 49 Sew Confectionary A Grocery Store. 3 Boor below the J'ost OHUe. - TTTM. GRIFFICE, & CO. have opened a Confec W tionary end Grocery Store, in Raleigh, 3 door below the Post Office, where they have on hand," an J wilt sell on reasonable terms the following articles : Gr33.ee3S3S.I3SS. Sugar and Coffee, Crushed Sugar, Do. St. Croix, Havana do. Candles and Soap, ' Pepper and Spice, Black and Imp. Tea, Copperas and Ginger, Suleratus and Snuff. : Brooms, &c. &c. Myers Best Chewing Tobacco. Confectionaricg. Best Segars, Water Crackers, ' Dolls, Accordians, Butter and Soda, do. Fancy Candies, Citron, Prunes, Cocoa Note, Almonds, Filberts, English Walnuts, Palm Nuts, Figs and Raisins, And every thing usually kept in a Confectionary Store. They - will say to the public that they carry on the . Candy Making Business, and without boasting they can assure the public that they will sell the. best Candy as cheap as any house in the place, and warrant it to be as good as can be made. Merchants and others, buyiug by the wholesale, will find it to their interest to give them a call. . - , . Raleigh, October 9, 1850. . 836 tf. BOOKS! BOOKS I BOOKS ! Henry D. Turner, I'nolislier. Bookseller and Statltner No. 1, FiruTTETitiK St. Raleigh, Ni C." TTAS always on hand a large and general collenctio I I of .. Law, Medical, Thcologieal, Classical, Voyages, Travels, JNovels and Miscellaneous Books., Also, a very extensive assortment of School Books, &c , -Blank Books, Ledgers, Journals, Day Books , Pass Books, Bank Books, Record Books, Blank Check Books, and any other kind that may be wanted manufactured ' to order. ' Together with a general assortment of Stationery. Particular attention given to filling all orders complete from Booksellers, Merchants, Teachers.'and private individuals.- And every article in his line sold at the lowest pi ices for cash or approved credit, ' either at wholesale or retail;'-1 11 -! ' '" ; :;i ' ' All new works received as soon as published,' "' Raleigh, August 27, 1850.' ' 830 HURRAH FOR IVORTH CAROLI1TA ! n Home Industry. must Succeed! Iain now prepared to manufacture DOOR LOCKS with mineral Knobs, ior 65 cents a piece, warrant ed ; also, LOCKS up to $150. ., Also, MACHINERY made tooider ;and file-cutting, new and old. Old files mode as good as titto. - JOSEPH WOLTERING. Raleigh. Sept: 13th 1851. ' 90- ly. Xo Invalid. . t T Pescud's Drug Store you may find Old London Dock Brandy, Porter, Old Madeira, Sherry and Port Wine, selected expressly for Medical puposes. Also, Capsulea of Copaiba and Cubebs, Castor Oil Capsules, Tarrants, Marshall's and Carpenters Ex'ts of Copaiba Cubebs, See., and all the most popular Patent Medicine in-use. -'j - ' i " November 21. 9 ?'. mats; . hats ?! ; hats: : i IF you. wan a fine fashionable Hat, call at , --. -) ' '..-,v, EVANS 4c COOKE'S. August 27, 1851. 86
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