T ■ '^tUi W , Of r\. ie»>* ^ *01^1 »Roll iir,^ ^r ■ 67U f> »UM:, *r iho, trust 1 »*• 1.I1, Pfi '•^LE AN S;,f i Cf. ''*ti ht i (cr SOif (!■ well tiiest e hen . thtj or fire tb«m ue first pro« hsT- Law CT ic iiit'i, r: of f the ;ujt i'uos ti.at rzire :me5 :e of :h it It. ;ci:ng Mr. 9nsf SBMI-W EEKL, Y. FAYETTEVILLE, OCTOBER 1854. [NO. 343.] VRINTFP MONl>AYS AND THURSDAYS. ^;I)\VAHI) J. hale & SON, filUTORS AM) PROPRIETORS. ,l,e Seiiii-'Veekly Obskrvkr 1t8 W if paiii in jdrani’e- during the year of subscrip tion: or after the year has expired. Pgr the 'Veekly Obskrver $2 «X> per annum, if paid in *jTance; *f- during the year of subscrip tion or $:• expired. \P\'ERT1J*KMENTS inserted for sixty cents per rp of Ifi Hues for the first, and thirty cents f»r each . u'ceoJinp puMioition. Yearly adverti.sements by spe cial contracts, at reasonable rates. Advertisers are requested to state the number of insertions desired, or (l,,v will continued till forbid, and charged accord ggly 8*#^ Letters to the Editors must be post-paid C()VLMO\ SCHOOLS. fflHE Connnittee will meet at the office of the r i Cbainnan, on the 27th, 28th and 29th of Novem ber for the purpose of examining those who wish to gij in the Common Schools of Cumberland County. EDW’D LEE WINSLOW, J. T. WARDEN, W. A. HUSKE. Fnyetteville, Oct. 23, 1854 42-4t Second Fall Stock. IjEARCE & FERGUSON are now receiving their SECOND Stock of FALL AND WINTER DRY DOODS, Hats, Bonnets, Umbrellas, Boots and Shoes, With a good assortment of Which they offer to purchasers as low and on aa ac commodating terms as any House in town. B. F. Pkarck. j. B. Fergcson. i>ct. 20, 1S54. 42-6t BAliK «»F CAPE PEAK, ) October 18th 1854. ) Dividend.—a semi-annual Dividend of five per cent, has been declared—payable at the principal Bick, and Branches, on and after the 1st Nov. next. H. R. SAVAGE, Cashier. Oct. 19. 42-tlN FOR SALE. fIIHAT valuable Plantation, on East side of Cape X Fear River, known as the McKay and Toomer Ltndg, ^purchased at the recent sale of my deceased father's estate,) containing 530 acreo of as good farm ing land as is to be found in the County of Cumberland. .\ny one in want of a good farm, convenient to the best aiarket in the Southern country, could not do better than to purchase this, as a bargain may be had. I will be pleased to show it to any one who may give me a c»Il. J. W. STRANGE. Sept. 26, 1854. 36-tf If not sold at private sale before Tuesday of N’oTember Court, it will be offered at public sale at the Tomi House, at 12 o’clock, M. NOTICE. I WILL offer for sale, on Wednesday, the 22d of November next, SIX HUNDRED AND EIGHTY- TWO Acres of Land, lying in one mile of the F. & Centre Plank Road, and fourteen miles from Fayette- Tille. Said Land is as well suited to the growth of Com, Peas, Rye, &c., as any in the County. There is v^uable Swamp Land on Puppy Creek in a high state of cultivation. To Turpentine and Timber makers a rare chance is offering. I Fill also sell on the same day, ray stock of Cattle, Hogs, Sheep and two. Horses; also. Com, Peas, Fodder, Har, Household and Kitchen Furniture, with many other articles too tedious to m«ntion. Terms, CASH. DUGALD McGREGOR. Cumberland Co., Oct. 20, 1854. 42-ts LABOKKKS WANTED. HANDS, white or black, wanted to work on the Western Rail Road, near Fayette ville. The location 19 healthy, being on the high and dry sand-hills west of town. JONES & BARBEE. June 2(i, 1854. gtf (ind Tf nVtVioi of St. Paul. ^B^HE great work of ConyV>eare & Howsou, on the Life and Epistles of St. Paul, at half the price of the English Edition. 2 large 8vo. vols., $G. For sale E. J. HALE & SON. Also, just received, Lives of the Chief Justices of the United States, by Geo. Van Santford; Herbert’s Cap tains of the Roman Republic; Cnmming’s Minor Works: Mrs. Carlen’s Home in the Valley, a popular Swedish Novel; Hugh McQueen’s Orator’s Touchstone; Illustra ted edition of Bleak House. Oct. 4. I.EA'I'HEU, HIOES AND Oil.. GRT7PY & STRANSBTTRY, CORNER OF SOUTH AND WATER STS., Baltimore, Md. WE have on hand a large and superior assurtmsnt of Hemlock Sole Leather, of every weight; Oak tanned, do.; Harness Leather; first and second quality Bridle, Belt, (Ml tan Lace; heavy Upper for Servants wear. In fact a full assortment of every kind and quality that may be called for in the LEATHER LINE. 9@i„Shoe findings put up to order. Pure Cod Liver, Neats foot and Tanners t)il for sale. UWESI hides:! We solicit consignments of Green Hides and Skins for which we will pay the highest Cash price. Oct. 5. 37-8tpd The Virginia Comedians, or the old days in the Old Dominion; Easy Nat, or the three Ap prentices; Scott’s Infantry Tactics: &c., Ac. Just re ceived. E. J. HALF & SON. Oct. 4. NOTICE TO DEBTORS. 4LL persons indebted to the Subscriber by note or account previous to the 1st July last, are earnest ly requested to make payment forthwith, as it is very inconvenient to give any longer indulgence. It is hoped that this notice will be sufficient. Having made some change in my business, it is important that old accounts should be settled, and they must be settled. P. SHEMWELL. P. S.—1 can be found at the store of Shemwell & McDonald, wh», in my absence, are authoriied to re ceipt in my name. Oct. 7, 1854. 38-tf A CARD. The subscriber tenders his services to the citizens of Fayetteville and the surrounding country, as a MASTER BRICKLAYER AND PLASTERER, and gives notice that he is ready to contract for work in his line, at the lowest cash prices. S. F. DICKSON. Fayetteville, Oct. 9, 1854. 38tf R A MSE\~i~mo., Creneral CoiniiiiKsion and For- wardiug: .Merchants, Wilmington and Fayetteville, And Agent.s for Express Line of Steamboats AT FAYETTEVILLE. M. J. RAMSEY.] [N A. RAM?KV. August 29, 1854. 2Gtf A. N. MCDONALD, (Formerly with James Kyle,) Takes this method of informing his friends and acquaintances, that he has associated himself with W. B. Shemwell in the Staple and Fancy DRY GOODS BUSINESS, in the Store formerly occupied by P. Shemwell, in the Shemwell Hotel Building, where he will be pleased to see all who may favor him with a call. Fayetteville, Sept. 23, 1H54. 36-Gm NOTICE. application will be made to the next General i Assembly of the State of North Carolina, to eman cipate Isliam Drake, a slave, formerly the property of Tho.s. b. Liitterloh. Also. Elsie, a slave, formerly the property of Robel’t Donaldson, and wife of Isham Drake atoresaid,—whereof notice is hereby given. Oct. 20, 1854. l HAI.Ii Upfiohterer and Mattress Fnctorif. 't'ltr thitt fritte of Halttmore. WITH my always very extensive Mattress Factory, 1 have now combined the UPHOLSTERING business, and have engaged a first rate workman, one who has worked with distinction in most of the princi pal Capitals in Europe, and also in one of the largest houses in New York. 1 am now prepared to make all sorts of SOFAS, LOUNGES, CHAIRS of all sorts, CHURCH CUSHIONS, &c. In short, anything in that lint tliat can be or ever was made. Spring, Hair, Cot ton, Moss, and Shuck Mattresses always on hand, of the best qualHy. Repairing promptly and neatly executed. Call and examine, opposite the new Seminary. JACOB OTTAKBUKG. Fayetteville, Oct. 7, 1854. 39-3w JA3IES KYLE Is now receiving his Fall supply of i - Elementary Spellers, five groce.— | Jast received. E. J. HALE & SON. i Oct. 18, 1854. ; HOR^S SALE. IH.IVE a pair of fine HORSES, which work well ir. | double or single harness, for sale. 1 JAS. G. COOK. I Oct 23, 1R;>4. 42-2w ' ES] fHAVE a good assortment of Cooking, Parlor, Box, ^ and a few Coal STOVES. I will sell very low.— Call and examine. C. W. ANDREWS, Market Square. Oct. 18, 1854. 41-8w NOTICE. 4PPLICATION will be made at the approaching Session of the Legislature to charter the Female High School of Fayetteville. Oct. 13, 1854. • 5000 Bacon, at Oct. 2. lbs. extra North Carolina J. & T. WADDILL’S. 3r,- J. G. SMITH, II.UR DRESSI.\G A.ND SHAVING SALOON, Opposite th^ Fat/elteville Bank. 4LL kinds of Perfumeries, Hair Oils, Shaving and Toilet Soap for sale. I also keep a good supply of choice Cigars and To- bwco. Oct. 18, 1854. 41-Y A CARD. undersigned have associated themselves toge- 1 ther for the purpose of doing a general Boating Husinoss on the Cape Fear River. They would there fore give notice to the public, that they are now pre- p!irfl to accommodate them at all times with a Steam Boat at both ends of the Line. JAMES E. METTS. M. J. RAMSEY. N A. RAMSEY. FRED’K C. METTS. Oct. Iti, 1854. 41tf “ r?'^_ ^ Vr I >1 1^ Express Steam Boat Line. ^TR. SOUTHERNER FAIRY, for Passengers and Freight: 8tr. EVERGREEN, and ELIZA, for Freight only. Lighters—J. R. Blossom, Eliza McDiGALn, F. Fries, Red Fox, Gov. Mobkhkad, Express, Nouth Svate. A. B. Chesni tt. RAMSEY & BRO., f W. H. McRARY & CO., Ag’ts at Fayetteville, j \ Ag’ts at Wilmington. All goods sent to the care of the “EXPRESS STEA.M boat LINE” will be taken on Freight, and forwarded with the greatest despatch. As our facilities for accommodation are greater than ever Wefore known on our River, it will be our greatest pleasure anI effort to give still the more satisfaction. JAMES E. METTS. M. J. RAMSEY. N A. RAMSEY. FRED’K C. METTS. Oct. Di, 1854. 41 tf iWr SALE\ A two-horse Waggon, complete. J. & T. WADDILL. June 8. g.tf NOTICE. Having opened a Store on East side of Gillespie street, opposite P P. Johnson, and one door South of W. Draughon, I would beg leave to announce to the citizens of Fayetteville and surrounding country, that I have just received my stock of FALL .\ND WIN TER GOCjDS, consisting of Dry Groods, Hats, Caps, Bootfl and Shoes, Cloth ing, Sugar and Coffee, &c., Which I will sell on accommodating terms. SAM’L CAIN, Jr. Sept. 27, 1854. 35-2m “ CARIUAGE MATERIALS.7^ JUST received a general assortment of Carriage Materials of the best quality, consisting of Springs, Axles, Dash Irons, Seat Arms, Hub and Sand Bands,—(Silver and Brass,) Maleable Irons. Also, Baud, Oval, Rod, Square and Tire Irons of almost every size; likewise Hubs, Spokes and Rims; together with Laces, wide and narrow,—Oil Carpeting, Enamel ed Cloth.—plain and figured. Together with Linseed Oil and Paints of all kinds; for sale. Apply to BEVERLY ROSE. Sept. 26. 35-6W NEW FM AND WIJiTER GOODS. '•MT'E have gone into the FANCY DRY GOODS bu- w w fiiness exclusively, and are now receiving a very large Stock, which we offer at wholesale and re tail cheaper than they have ever Oeen offered in this place,—consi.sting of black, plain, plaid and brocade Alpacas; plain and plaid Cashmeres; DeLains of every color; French and English Merinos; black, brocade, plaid and tan silks. Black and plaid Ginghams; fine black and plaid Shawls, Talmas, Mantillas and Cloaks; embroidered and plain Cloth of different colors, for Ladies’ Cloaks; embroidered Handkerchiefs, Undersleeves, Collars and Chemizetts; a large lot of I*ic-nic and Kid Gloves, of every color; Ladies’ Shoes, Gaiters, black and colored, with and without heels. Cloths, Cassimeres, Vestings, Linings, Kerseys; Sheetings and Shirtings, bleached and unbleached; Bed Blankets and Negro ditto; Carpeting and Rugs. A large stock of Ready-made Clothing, Hats, Caps, Boots, Shoes and Umbrellas; and indeed every article usually kept in the Dry Gooils line. W. F. & E. F. MOORE. Sept. 14, 1854. 3Uf Removal. FRANCIS SHEXTON Begs to inform his friends and the public, that he has removed to the Store adjoining George Mc Neill, Esq., Haymount, Fayetteville, N. C., where he now offers for sale the largest and most varied assort ment of Piiiii|)$( and Hydraulic .nacliiiie^ and Fixings ever offered in the market, comprising Hydraulic Rams; Brass Bibb Guage and Stop Cocks, to suit every kind of water works or Steam Engines; Sheet Lead and Piping of various sizes; Lifting and Force Pumps; Garden Engines; Shower I3aths, &c., of his own manufacture. A variety of articles for house hold use, such as Brass and Plated Basin Cocks, Plug Basins, &c. Also, A. BARKER’S PATENT double ac tion Lifting and Force PUMP, working in a single cy linder, without reaction of water. This Pump is made to work in Wells of any depth, and of sizes to raise from 30 to 1 (XK) gallons of water per minute. It is un doubtedly the most simple, durable, and efficient Pump known to the world. Sept. 4, 1864. 28tf Fayetteville Hotel. .JOHN HARMAN Respectfully informs hia friends and the public that he has removed from the Hotel at the foot of Haj-mount to the larger and more commodious Hotel in the centre of the Town, recently occupied by Mrs. Brown, and well known as the Fayetteville Hotel, where he will be hap py to iiccouiniudate Travellers and Boarders. No ex ertions of himself and family will be spared to render those comfortable who may favor him with their com pany. Fayetteville, N. C., June 3, 1853. 200tf Booth, Shoes, Hats, f^tnbrellas, d'c. Among which are: French and English Merinos, very cheap; Muslin DeLain and Alpacas; ► Brocade, Plaid and Plain Silks: Muslin and Bobinet Sleeves and Collars; Merino an ’ '>ther Shawls, long and square; Calico and '.nghauis: Silk and Ca’ico Handkerchiefs; Best make 01 Bolting Cloth&f A Large stock of Ready-Made Clothing; \Vith many other goods. All of which having been purchased by the packagc at the late reduced prices will be offered wholesale and retjiil at very low prices. Sept. 15. 1854. 32-tf SHEMW ELI. & McDONALO, (S-icoessors to P. Shamwell,) DEALERS IX STAPLE AND FANCY DRY GOODS, BOOTS AND SHOES, HATS AND CAPS, Aleo a general assortment of Straw & Silk BONNETS. In addition to our stock now on hand, which is very good, we will in a f«w days receive a new supplj’ of SEASONABLE GOODS, which we will sell low for cash or on r«asonatIe tima to punctual customers. W. B. SHEMWELL. A. N. MCDONALD. East side Groen Street. Fayetteville, Sept. 28, 1854. 34-y h7ts, irps, ^o¥TIl^l^lol; For Fall and Winter Trade. JC. THOMSON is now laying in his usual assort- • ment of the most FASHIONABLE GOODS in his line, which are offered Cheap for C\aa. Please call and s«e for yourself, at the old stand—Mar ket Square. J. C. THOMSON. Sept. 25, 1854. 84-tf fwroreries—Boots Jir Shoes. FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC LIQUORS. Choice Havana Cigars. Engli.sh & French Sauces, Cordials, Sw. WDR.\UGHON is now receiving a large and • well selected assortment of goods in his line, selected by himself in New York; among which are the following, vii: A full stock choice GROCKR[KS. 200,000 VlGARSitj'varivua hranih. One pipe ve.rif superior Old French Brandy, O- '■ tard, JJupuy £' Co. One do. do. do. Alex. Si'jnett, pale. With several other brands. Pure Holland Gin—Old Jamaica St. Croix RIM. Old Golden and Brown Sherry H’/hc*. Old Port H7«c. Burgundy Port, Sicily Madeira Wine, &c. .And a vari ety of low priced Wines. 10 bbls. pure Cider Vinegar. IN GLASS, the following, viz: Flcid.'tic Ctuimpayne wine; Bollinjer Champajne irinc, and fcveral other brands. Still f' Sparklimj Ilock tcines, several varieties. Lonijworth's Still tlr Sparkling Cataicba icine. Do. do. do. Isabella, or Lady's win*. Imported Brandy Cherriks; Cherry Brandt. The celebrated (Itrman Stomach liittert. London PORTER and Edinburgh ALE, in quarts and pints. London Walnut ami Tomato Catsup. Worces tershire Sauce. Essence Anchovies. Olives. Patt foie de grar. Sardines; Lobsters; Orange, Lemon, Peaches, Gooseberries, &c. for Pies, &c. &c. He invites the attention of his customers to his choice Cigars, they being superior to those usually offered in this market. He shortly expects direct from Bordeaux, Sardines, Salad Oil, Pickles, and many other nice things. W. DRAUGHON. Sept. 21st, 1854. 33-3m RYE WHISKE\\ ^'kOCTOR Frank Williams’ rectified Rye Whiskey ■ w can at all times be found at our Warehotjse by the Cask. We have been selling this Whiskey for the last seven years and know it to be as good, if not supe rior to any Whiskey manufactured in America. J. & T. WADDILL. Sept. 20, 1854. 33-tf a I’R incTi’.v iT^V of El> To take charge of Laurinburgh High School in January 1855. Situated at Lanrinbiirgh, Rich mond County, N. C. Applications addressed to the undersigneI as above, will be received until the 2d Saturday in November next, at which time a selection will be made. To ensure success satisfactory reference will be re quired. A situation of such importance seldom offers, and to a gentleman competent to impart a thorough English and Classical Education, a liberal salary will be given. A gentleman of small family, who might take charge of the largo boarding house in connection with the School, would be preferred. Since the School went into operation in January 1853, under the management of the Rev. J. J. Smyth, A. M., one hundred and sixteen pupils have been in attendance. Mr. Suiyth leaves at the close of the present Session, to take charge of the Presbyterian Church at Greensboro’, N. C. The location for health, sobriety and morality, is surpassed by few. Any information desired will be furnished on application to the present Principal or the undersigned. D. C. IMcINTYRE, Sec’y Boanl Trustees. Sept 8, 1854. 30-td ALMANACS FOR ISOo. A LARGE supply of Farmer’s & Planter’s and Turner's N. C. Almanac* for 1855, just received by E. J. HALE ^ SON. Sept. 28. 2i4- Coopers’ Tools, and all (jualities of Glue for DiBtiliers use, for sale by D. & W. McLAURIN. June 12, 1864. 4tf TB^HE highest cash price paid for Turpentine, White i Oak Staves, and Oak or Ashe Heading. Call on Jas. W. Strange, who can always be found at the Still. McLAURIN & STRANGE. Feb’y 18, 1853. 70tf ROOK BINDERY^ RW. IIARDIE has resumed the Book Binding • Busiiiess at the new Store next door to Mr. Beasley, Jeweller, where he will receive and execute binding in any style desired. August 1. 27 CHURCH MUSIC. ri'^IIE Christian Ministrel, by J. B. Aikin; Harp of X the South, by Woodlnf^; Presbyterian Psalmodist; Southern Harmony; with uther kinds of Church Music in general use. E. J. HALE & SON. To the Freighting Public. ^■^IIE Brothers’ Steam Boat Co. is now prepared JL with the following Boats: Str. DOUGLASS, Str. BROTHERS, Tow Boat STEVENSTON, D. LEWIS, ALFRED ELLIS, JAS. CASSIDEY, KINGSBURY, and ELIZA McDaniel, to transport all Naval Stores, Produce and other Freight intrusted to their care, with as much despatch as any other line of Boats on the River. They are provided with suitable Wharf and Ware-House accommodations to do a general business, and hope by strict attention to the interest of shippers, to meet a share of public patronage. J. S. BANKS, Ag’t, Fayetteville. JNO. BANKS, Ag’t at Wilmington. Sept. 19, 1853. 29tf FOR SALE, BOXES Manufactured Tobacco. We have in store a large stock of Tobacco, and ex pect to receive constantly from J. W. Reid and Thom as’s and other factories, an assortment of qualities to enable us to furpish purchasers any quality at lowest factory prices. D. & W, McLAURIN. Sept. 1853. 30tf JAMES e7 METTS, Commission ^ Forwarding Merchant^ WILMINGTON, N. C. August 23, 1854. 26tf ‘ PEARfF& FERIJI'S0N7"~ WHOLESALE DEALERS IN Foreign and Mfomestic DRY OOODS, HATS, CAPS, BOOTS, SHOES, Umbrellas, and Ready-made Clothing, HAY STREET, Fayetteville, 1%. C. Strict attention paid to orders, “^g B. p. PBARCB.] (13tf) [j. B. FEROtJSON. The E^argest Carriage Factory in the South! A. A. McKETHAN UESPECTFULLY informs his friends and the pub lic, that he hap bnilt up large substantial Brick Buildings at his Old Stand, expres.sly for manufacturing Carriages. Thankful for the very liberal patronage he has received for the last 21 years, he hopes by strict attention to baiiiness, with a desire to give satisfaction, to merit a continuance of the same. He warrants his work to be made of the best material and by experienced workmen in each branch of the business. His work will compare favorably with any made in the United States, for neatness and durability. He is determined to sell and do any work in his line on as good terms as any work done elsewhere that is as well done. He now has on hand, Fikishbd, the LAR GEST STOCK of Carriages, Barouches, Rockaways, and Buggies, Ever offered in this place, and a very large stock of work nearly finished, which will be finished daily. All of which will be sold very low for Cash, or on short time to punctual customers. JH^'He has on hand more than ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY Vehicles finished and in course of construction. ttajr- All work made by him is warranted 12 months with fair usage, and should it fail by bad workmanship or m.iterial will be repaired free of charge. Persons wishing to buy would do well to call and examine for themselves. Orders thankfully received and promptly attended to. Repairing executed at short notice and on very rea sonable terms. May 28, 1863. 98tf TROY MARSH HAVE ON HAND: New Crop Molasses, Sngars, Coffee, Salt, Iron, Nail.s, Hardware, Cutlery, Window Glass, Putty, Jilacksmitli Tools, Dye Stuffs, Spices, Ada- luantiuc and Tallow Candles, Crockery, Boots and Shoes, Cotton Card?, Saddles and Bri dles, Snuff, Soaps, Dry Goods, etc., etc., Which they offer at wholesale and retail. —ALSO,— Mess Pork, Bacon. Lard. Meal (Fresh,) Dried Fruits, (Cabbage, FRESH up country Butter. ttarWe are Agents tor the sale of Stoddard’s Cele brated Piano Forte, warranted at N. Y. prices. ^^''Manufactured Tobccco at Factory prices. Jan’y 118, 1854. 66-tf North Carolina Cassimeres. Hr. JAMES G. COOK has on hand a full stock of Rock Island Cassimeres, manufactured by Car son, Young cSi Grier, at their Mill in Mecklenburg County, N. C., where consumers and merchants can be supplied. The manufacturers recommend their fabrics as being equal in durability, and as permanent in col or, as any goods of similar character manufactured or sold in the U. S. They invite the most full and thor ough tests ol them, and only ask to be patronized in proportion to their merits. Sept. 9. 27tf Notice to the Travelling Publics rj^IIE Stage leaves Warsaw daily (except Saturday) i at 7 o’clock, p. m., after the arrival of the even ing train from the North, and arrives at Fayetteville next day by 6 o’clock, a. ni., in time for the Stage to Salem: which leaves Fayetteville Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, at 4 o’clock, p. m., and arrives at Salem next day by 2 p. m. Returning, leaves Salem Tues, days, Thursdays, and Saturdays, at 0 o’clock, p. m.- arrives at Fayetteville next day bj' 4 p. m., in time for the Sbige to Warsaw; which leaves Fayetteville daily (except Saturday) at G p. m., and arrives at Warsaw next day by 5 a. m., in time to connect with the train North Ol- South. Tickets from Warsaw to Salem, $12. From Warsaw to Fayetteville, $4. To other points on the road in proportion. M. McKINNON. Fayetteville, March 18, 1854. 80-tf Turpentine! We want to l>iiy Turpentiiit', deliv ered at our Still in Campbellton. JESSUP vt CO. March 1, 1854. T6tf 2000 Spirit Barrels for sale by McLAURIN & STRANGE. June 12, 1854. 4tf R. M. ORRELL, FORWARDING COMMISSION MERCHANT AT Fayetteville, C. March 10, 1851. 62-tf JOSEPH BAKER, Jr., ATTORI^Eir AT L.AW, Has taken an ofl6ce next door to Wm. B. Wright’s Law office on Green Street. He will attend and practice in the County ^nd Superior Courts of Cumber land, Bladen, Robeson and Sampson. M«rch23, 1853. 79-tf Book-Binding. ^WIIIE subscriber respectfully informs the citizens of ML Fayetteville, and the public, that he has resumed his Book-Binding business, at his old stand opposite E. J. Hale A Son’s Bookstore, on Anderiion street, where he will receive and execute any style desired, plain and ornamental. Music, magazines, pamphlets, newspapers, &c. bound to any pattern desired. Old books re-bound. Thankful for the patronage he has heretofore re ceived. he hopes to merit a continuance of the same. Orders from a distance promptly attended to. THOMAS H. TILLINGHAST. July 31, 1854. 18tf CLARK & WOODWARD nil\E just received their Fall and Winter stock of consist ing of OVERCOATS, FR(X'K and DRESS COATS, PANTS and VESTS, of a very superior quality, and certainly equal to anything that can be purchased in this market. Also, a large and well selected assort ment of CHILDREN’S 'ind BOYS’CLOTHING, all of the latest styles. In addition to the above elegant stock, they have a large supply of CLOTHS and CASSIMERES, some of them of a very superior quality; also, Stocks, Cravats, Shirts—Cotton and Merino; Collars, anl Suspenders. All of which will be sold on the most accommodating o H. L. HOLMES, Attorney at Law, Wilmington, N. C. FFICE on corner of Front and Princess streets under Journal ofBce. Dec. 12. 48-tf H. ERAMBERT, Confectionery and Variety Store, Under the Fayetteville Hotel, Hay St., FAYETTEVILLE, N. C. Dec’r 31, 1853. 58tf Worth 8l Utley, Forwartling and General Commission MERCHANTS, Fayetteville^ .V. C. i. A. WORTH. (72tf) JOS. UTLBT. T. C. WORTH, GENERAL COMMISSION MERCHANT, WILMINGTON, N. C. Usual advances made on consignments of Cotton, Naval Stores, and other Produce. Particular attention given by G. W. DAVIS to pur chasing Cargoes, procuring Freights for Vessels, &c. Jan’y 17, 1854. 63-lY T. C. & B. G. WORTH, Commission A: Forwarding Merchants, BROWN’S BUILDING, WATER STREET, Wilmington, IV. €. Usual advances made on consignments. Jan’y 17, 1854. G3-1Y CHARLES BANKS, C OA'FECTMOJTER, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALER IN Foreign Fruits, Nuts, Cigars, Tobacco, Snuff, &c. OREE!f STREET, Fayetteville, N. C. March 1, 1853. 7£tf CLARK & WOODWARD C10NTINUE to carry on the TAI- LORING BUSINESS in the room immediately over their Store, where they are prepared, upon the shortest notice, to make up their own clothjs, or those furnished by customers; and all favoring them with their patronage,‘may rest assured that their work will be done with a neatness, fidelity and de spatch that cannot be surpassed in the town of Fay etteville or elsewhere. Their friends, and the public ;jenerally, are respect fully invited to give them a call and examine their stock, at the old Stand. Sept. 9, 1854. 30-2m Fire-Proof Roofing. FRANCIS SHENTON, Slate and *ltetal Roofer, THANKFUL for past favors, I beg to inform my friends and the public, that I am now prepared to contract for and execute, in the best manner and on ceasonable terms, ALL KINDS OF FIRE-PROOF ROOFING. Gutters, Leader Pipes and Heads, of any style or pattern, made to order and warranted for any specified time. Slate Chimney Pipes made to suit any style of build ing or situation, without danger of lightning. -mLT 19m. 9mm Force, Lifting and Suction Pumps, adapted to any situation; Hydraulic Rams, and all kinds of Hydraulic Machines for supplying water for any purpose, put up and warranted. Sheet Lead and Lead Pipe, of various sizes, for sale. Fayetteville, Nov. 15, 1853. 44-1Ypd CASH OR BARTER. The subscribers offer for cash, barter, or approved paper— /fl HHDS. MOLASSES. ^ V 10,0(K» lbs. N. C. Bacon. 200 bales Hay. 20 bbls. Mess Pork. 600 sacks Salt. 5 casks Rice. 35 bbls. Refined Sugar. 40 kegs Nails. 10 bbls. Glue. 500 casks Lime. Osnaburgs, Sheetings, and Cotton Yarn, by the bale. The above Goods will be sold very low, if applied for soon. BENBOW, KYLE & CO. July 5, 1854. Htf Fayetteville Mutual Insurance Company. This company has been in successful operation since Feb’y 1853. It has paid all losses prompt ly, without ant/ astessment, and it has still a small cash capital on hand. Policies issued up to 13th May, No. 709, covering property to value of $1,151,862 00 Policies cancelled and expired, 2G9,(>34 00 J. S. BANKS, Commission iHercliant, Fayetteville, N. C. Sept. 19, 1853. 29tf STARR & WILLIAMS~ WHOLESALE DEALERS IN Foreign and MPomestie Dry Goods, HAY STREET, Fayetteville, N. C. J. B. STARR.] [j. M. WILLIAMS April 28, 1852. 86tf p“ ELLIOTT, General Commission and Forwarding Merchant, WILMINGTON, N. C. June 10, 1854. 4tf JOSEPirR. blossom; €0in]TlII§$$10I\ AND FORWARDING MERCHAxNT, \W*ilmington, *V. C. Prompt personal attention given to all Consi^ ments, and Cash advances made on Produce to be ship ped to other ports or sold in this market. Feb. VI, 1854. 67y WILKINSON & ESLER, DEALERS IN Confectionary, Foreign Fruits, Nuts, Tobacco, and Snuff, AND IMPORTERS OF SUPERIOR llAVAMA CIGARS, AT WHOLESALE AND RETAIL. USarket St., Wilmington, N. C. Aug. 7, 1851. lltf K. M. MURCHISON, Commission and Forwarding Merchant, »"•#I’O. July 3, 1854. 10-tf SAMUEL W. PEPPER, SVCCKSSOR TO HENKV I. PEPPER & SON. Watches, Jewelry, and Silver Ware. No. 175 Chesuut St., (opposite the State House,') PHILADELPHIA. May 22, 1854. 4Y'pd ». & W. McLAURIN Are receiving a large stock of Groceries, Hardware, Boots and Shoes, which are offered as low aw they can be bought in the market, at wholesale or retail. Oct. 13. 36tf Amount now insured, Amount Premium Notes, Do' do. cancelled and expired, •15882,228 00 •$164,609 61 36,085 35 Do. do now on hand, $128,584 26 Averaging 14 57-100 per cent, on the amount insured. Cash premiums received, .'68,258 01 Fire losses adjusted and paid, !ii4,yi7 22 The Board take pleasure in stating that the Compa ny is now in a condition to merit public confidence.— It is established upon a foundation which cannot be moved. We solicit a ahare of business. DIRECTORS: Geo. McNdll, H. L. Myrover, C. Benbow, Henry Lilly, JamciB lijris, J G. Shepherd, S. T. Hawley, David A. Ray, J. L». nilllams, Thos. S. Lutterloh, N. A. Sted- man, Wna. Mui^aurin, A. E. Hall, J. H. Cook, A. A. McKethan, Jas, G. Cook, C. Lutterloh. OFFICERS: GEO. McNElLL, President. H. L. MYROVER, Vice President. C. A. McMlLLAN, Secretary. J. G. SHEPHERD, Attorney. • L. B. LEMAY’, General Agent. May 20, 1854. - 98Y r i^opR:'STRONG‘S5f^ boMPOUND SANATR^miS Tbeae Plliif are entirely Vtjjtlable, and are a most superior Medleinc in the cure of all Ihlioux Cbm- plaxntt, Cfiwt and f^errr, Di/sprpsia, OriMtivenm, Liver Oampiaint, Jaundice. 9i^ Headache, ^o/ula. !iiU Rhrum. Frvert of all Icxndf. Lott of Appetite, Obttructed and painful Meusirualion. and all Un- gering diteatet. A* a Female Medicino they net like a rhsnn, ami when taken aocordinj; to the direction.', they never fiul to cure the worst cases of Plies, after all other n-medie.» fail. They purify the hlood, equalize the efrrala^ tion, restore the Liver, Kidneys, and other Sc" cretory Orfi^ani^ to a healthy tone and action : and as an Anti-Bilious Family Mediane they have no eqnsl. Price 2& ceut) per box. Also ^d.DR. STRONG«^c%-f; PECTORAL-STOjScf pIllS. A remedy for Oaught. Onldt, Catarrh, Brtmchiiit, Croup, Wluxpin^ Cough, Atthma. Obnmmption. Nirrxna Diteatet. Dytpeptia. Got- inmett, Brytipdat. Ditwe of Ou Brart, InJUrmmation and I\rin in the C^fst, and Side, and all diteatet anting from a de- ranged tUtte of the Stomaeh. and to reiiere the diftrett and had feMngfrtrm eating too hearty food, in teeaJc and dytpeptic habits. WAEBAHTED TO BE PUBELY VEGETABLE. These Pills act as an Expectorant. Tonic, and Aperient. One 2i> cent box posMSses three time.* men? f>ower to cure dlfeaaes than a one dollar bottle of any of tlio 8yrup«. Bal»am», or Saraa- parillas, that were ever made; and a ximple trial of only one bo; will prove this important tmth. liiey promote Eapectorwtlon, lioosen the Phlegm, and Clear the X.un|;s and other Secre* tory Orfj^ans, of all morbid matter, and there is not another remedy in the whole .Materia Mcnlica capaf'Ie^ imparting such healinc propertied to the fjunfrs and t ital Or gans as these Pills. They Cnre Coxtlvenesa, a Kood, regular Appetite, and Strenfjthen tne System. . Price 25 cents per box. oontainin«: 25 doses of Call on the AKent.« who sell the f’ills. and (Wt the IJlantert Almanac obaiis, frivinf; full partiriilani and certihcata* of cures. Both kinds of the aliore-nnmeil I’ills are for „ . Kvery Town and Village In North and South Carolina- Ill rayeiieviiif, »>5' B