WAH
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SEMI-WEEKLY.
VOL. VI.]
FAYETTEVILLE, N. C., DECEMBER 8, 185G
[NO. 563.]
i;lNTi:i> MONDAYS AND THURSDAYS
i:i)\V \HI) J. HALE & SON,
I.DITOKS AND PKUPKIKTORS.
• tiic S>Miii-\Veekly Obseuver 00 if paid in
,,, '>0 if paid during the year of siibscrip-
,.r S 1 at’t'T the year has expiretl.
,• \v• ' 'nsERVER 00 per annum, if paid in
. - o; ’)0 it' paid during tlie year of subacrip-
.1 s:'. O'* after the year has expired,
i ; I'lSKMKNT!^ inserted for sixty cents per
. ! 1'I lini'-''for the tirst. and thirty cents for each
■ j.uhliiMtion. Yearly advertisements bj' spe-
:it reasonable rates. Advertisers are
ri'.l Ti> St: te the number of insertions desired, or
^ ■ c.iiitinued till forbid, and charged accord-
i ii>i'inents to be inserted inside, charged 50 per
V
N(Vi;iCK.
I’LU'ATION will be made to the Legislature to
, iniHicipate DOLLY and her daughter Caroline,
r ’J '. tJl-3tpd
FOR SAI.E.
11 to sell my FLA:\'TATI0.\ on the West
■f (if (’;ipe Foar, '2 miles below Fayetteville. 1
-I'll r>Oi' acres or more; it consists of River
■nd Sand Hill Land,
iiiv Miiuse and Lot on Kamsey Street.
I. : iirner Dick and Person Streets,
i luse and Lot corner of Frink’s .\lley and
Street. •
’ _ri‘s t'ape Fear Hank Stock.
iVi's I'liink Road Stock.
M. N. LEARY,
tti-ville, Dec'r 1, 185G. tlltf
MEDICAL BOOKS.
n
n Diseases of Children;
• Woman and her Diseases;
“ Childbed Fevers;
“ obstetrics;
_’.ison's Human Physiology;
“ Medical Dictionary;
Practice of Medicine;
Materia Medica and Therapeutics;
' do. do.
!.’.ll on Children, by Keating;
“ Diseases of Women, by Condie:
“ Midwifery do.
- Medical Jurisprudence:
' do. do. I»y Hai'tshorne:
•• ! Poisons;
II (’hildren;
Foinales;
; ' >ur£:ery, by Sargent;
tt.r Arteries, Nerves, and Lymphatics;
• i t > Klements of Chemistry:
. > L>i'i ensatory, by Wood and liache:
-  Pr.i- tice:
' Treatise on Fever:
mJ (Hymer on the Respiratory Organs;
.'s Tli;Tapeutics:
' > M lii al Formulary, by Thomas;
Human Brain;
• «' II the Cerebral Circulation:
! .Ill the Chest;
■ ' ‘ hemistry for Students:
V ? Review of Chemistry for Students;
-hr. Human Anatomy, by Goddard;
.. un the Certainty of .Medicine;
:in’' Surgery;
; >1 the Heart;
-nd Paget’s Physiology;
■. iT luicul Atlas, by Henry H. Smith;
I ' Plates of the Muscles of the Human Body;
> ' D iniestic Medicine;
ircn, their Diseases and Management, by Dr. Shew;
.. 1‘i'iuse and Remedy', by Dr. Moore;
Family Medicine;
Medicine, Surgery, &c.,
“ and Householil Surgery, by Thom-
iiid Smith;
'i; 'tTvali'in of Health, by Dr. Warren;
ry ;irid Practice of Hydropathy, by H. Francke;
; III V Dentist, by Du Bouchet.
E. J. HALE & SON. ]
N • :J1. IS'*:. GO
LAW BOOKS
^Subscribers have on hand, and will promptly
i . if lcrs for
North Carolina Supreme Court Reports,
- ir in .-single volumes, Iredell’s Digest and
• . Jones’^s Digest. Revised Statutes
‘ N I t Tiirolina. Wiley’s New Form Book.
' l!V, on Bills, Contracts, Partnership,
y. K'luity Jurisprudence, Equity Pleadings.
A:-^ HIjdLD, .'ill I’raetice, Criminal Practice and
' Landlord and Tenant.
MTTY, in Contracts, Criminal Law, Blackstone,
.luri^prudence.
KN, «a Vendors and Property.
>’ liLL, on Mortgages, anil Contracts.
MITH, in .Actions at Law, Master and Servant,
• ' ird and Tenant, Chancery Practice.
‘ \NDEliS, on Pleading and Evidence, Uses and
■ , K'.poi ts.
t;i .-SKLL. .in Arbitration, Factors, Crimes.
' FFMAN'S I^egal Study, and Masters in Chancery.
■. n.LLVMS on Personal Property.
■'HLATON S Selwyn’s Nisi I’rius.
U -iAIlTriN, on American Law of Homicide, Medi-
•lurisprudence. State Trials in the United States,
rican Criminal Law, Law Dictionary,
ophen on Pleading. Roper on Legacies. Dart on
irs. Fearne on Remainders. Edwards on Ba'l-
n Coke upon Littleton, ( Hargrave and Butler’s)
edition. Kent’s Commentaries. Curtis’s ditto.
■ Vendors and Purchasers of Real Estate. Ad-
I'[uitv. Troubat’s Law of Limited Partnership.
- Fi'iuity Draughtsman. Phillips and Amos on
:i. Grcsley on Law of Evidence. Ross on
nd Promi^.'!ory Notes. Domat’s Civil Law.
(■ S. ('riminal Law. Baniell’s Chancery
'.M c. P.oscoe’s Criminal Evidence. Atherley on
l. iw uf .Marriage. Collyer on Partnership. Green-
■ .11 E- idence. Oliver on (’onveyancing. Curtis’s
. y:^cer. Burrill’s Law Dictionary. Cruise on
■ - Property. Tayler’s Law Glossary. Crabb on
■ '’rojierty. Reeves’ Domestic Relations. Byles
liiilv Bell on Sale. Lee on Arbitration of Titles.
- .d'', Professional Ethics. Barton’s suit in
1 1 :ty Wills on ( ircumstantial Evidence. Comyn’s
iiidlor'l and Tenant. Watson on Arbitration. Hare
Dixovery. oliphant on Horses. Whitworth’s
i , : ty Precedents. Morris on Replevin. Gresley’s
ty i>idence. Bishop on Marriage and Divorce.
■ • w : Presumptive Evidence. Robertson on Suc-
■III. Lllis on Insurance. Lewis on the Law of
' • ' ■ ‘ tiiity. Phillimore on Domicil. Cary on Part-
-iiip. \Vil.-.on on Uses Fell on Guarantees. New-
■ i m Contracts. Tamlyn’s Chancery Evidence, iJ'C.
T . f or otlier Law Books ordered will be supplied
I’rolV -ilrju in any part of the State on reason-
tenii-i. E. J. HALE SON.
(if'ntlevu'u^s Vurnishinr Kstnhlishnient.
rjBlHE undersigned is now receiving, direct from
M- New York, his P'all and Winter Stock of CLOTH
ING and FURNISHING GOODS.
Having takeii unusual pains in the selection of his
Goods, he Hatters himself that his Stock will compare
favorably with any in the market.
Having set out with a determination to sell Goods
upon reasonable terms to prompt paying and Cash
customers, he feels tliat the experience of the past jus-
tities him in asserting, that ail Gools sold by him will
give entire satisfacMon as to style ami price.
His Stock consists in part of the following Goods,
viz.
Cloth, Beaver, Tweeds and Cassimere Coats,
Do do do do Over do.
Every variety of style of Vests an«l Pants,
Hosiery, Gloves, Shirts (Linen and Merino,)
Boots, Shoes, Hats and Caps.
All of which he hopes to be able to sell at as early a
day as possible.
All persons who owe me for purchases previous to
July last, are earnestly requesteil to pay up, and keep
up their and my good name.
JAMES .McPHERSON,
Hay street, opposite E. Glover’s.
Sept. 22, 1856. H-3m j
DISSOLITIOX.
r^lHE firm of HALL .j- S.VCKKTT is this day dis- I
solved by mutual consent.
The business of the firm will be settled by J. H.
Hall or E. Hall, who alone are authorized to use
the name of the firm in litjnidation.
J. H. HALL,
A. E. HALL, i
T. M. SA ■"■.JITT. i
Fayetteville, N. C., Jan’y IG, 185t>. 70-tf
DRY GoT)DS at W 1I0LKS^\LE.
TARR it WILLIAMS are now receiving a very large
STOCK, embracing every thing in the Dry Goods
line with
Hats, Caps, Boots, Shoes, Silk anti
Straw Bonnets, L niorellas, and
Ready-Made Clotliini:,
Which they will sell CllE.VP for Cash or approved
Notes, at WHOLESALE only. We invite Mercliants
visiting this market to examine our stock.
J. B. STARR. J. M. WILLIAMS.
-\ugust 27, 34tf
I. C. Tlion.si)n *^1-
IS now receiving a large and complete STOCK OF
GOODS in his line, viz:
HITS, mi BOOTS AM) SHOES.
In all varieties, which he offers for sale at low prices
for J|^^C.\SH, or to promrt lem.
He returns his thanks to his customers for their
liberal patronage, and solii'lts a continunnce of the
same. J. THOMSON,
Market Square.
.Septemoer 185tj. ;?*;tf
O. IIOUSTO.X
WOULD inform his friends and former customers
that he may be found 2 doors below the Cajie
Fear Bank, and i doors above his old stand south side
Person Street, where he intends to keep on hand.
Harness, Saddles. Bridles, Whips, Collars,
and every thing belonging to his trade. He respectfully
invites hiS friends from the country to call and examine
his stock before purchasing.
He will attenil to Repairing of Harness anil Sa l iles
punctually, and his charges shall be moderiite. He
would request all indebted to the firm of HOUSTON it
OVERBY to settle with W. Overby or liimself, as they
are compelled to settle the firm's debts.
August 27, 185t>. 34tf
(GROCERIES AND HARDWARE.
rr^HE subscriber has in Store a good assortment of
I Goods in the GliOCERY and HARDWARE LINE;
all of which will he sold wholesale or retail, or bar
tered for country produce, on terms the most reasi:n-
able. A small lot of S.VDDLERY for sale cheap.
Give us a call. G. W. I. GOLDSTON.
N. B. Any of my friends in the country having busi
ness to transact in this place, such as renewals. &c.,
can have it done on the usual terms, by sending same
to my care. G. W. I. G.
Fayettevillo, Sept. 27, 1855. 3i*tf
RECEIVED.
AM now receiving my SECOND ST()CK
OF
TCIS*
WHISKEY.
I'HISKKY, just rece
•heap for cash )>y the barrel, by
P.liLS. WHISKKY, just received, and for sale
E. F.
1-
MOORE.
67-
i\e«>^ro Clotliing.
KERSEYS, HATS, SHOES, &c.
• Now receiving.
J. & T. WADDILL.
November 17, 1856. 67tf
JUST
I ■«.« »
consisting in part as follows:
50 Sacks Rio Coffee:
50 Boxes ('heese, Eng. Dairy and Goshen;
35 Qua". Bbls. No. I Mackerel:
!;0 Boxes Soda and Lemon ('rackers;
10 Boxes Candy, vc., Ac.
The above goods added to my present Stock makes
it complete.
All orders will have my personal attention; and
Goods shall he sold Cheap. E. F. .MOOKE.
Nov. 1. 53-
srKi.vo svppi,\'.
Dr. F. FOULKIOS,
Corner of Ihiy ciikI Donaldson StraiAj ojtj>oxite
(he Faj/ettecillc Hotel,
WOULD respectfully call the atten
tion of his friends and customers
to his complete stock of
DRl (iS,
.11 ¥. ni€ I X
Oils, Paints and Dye-Stuffs,
Which he is now receiving, and will offer
at prices as low us they can he bought at
in this market His object is to sell
Medicine that can b : depended upon, as he buys none
but the genuine article.
(Constantly on hand
Burnintj Fluid, Camplune, Spiri/s Tnrpentinf,
Airoiioly BrandleK and UV/(rs, (/iy/- Medical
pnrposei^j') Contjre^x Water, (^itraf>’
Alof/nrsia, Eaai India (\istor Oil.
March 15, 185o. 87-tf
NEW GOODS.
ril^HE public are respectfully invited to examine our
J. new Stock of
Brussels, Tapestry & Ingrain Carpetings.
We have on haml 50 Rolls assorted styles and qualities.
20 do 3-4,4-4, G-4 & 8-4 Oil Cloths.
Velvet and Tufted Rugs, Cocoa and .\lanant Mats,
with our usual stock of House Furnishing Goods, &c. &c.
—ALSO—
Groceries of every kind, HARDWARE & CUTLER\,
&c., at wholesale or retail.
S. W. TILLING HAST & CO.
Oct. 18, 185G. 40tf
NEW^ LAW BOOKS.
4 NEW Edition of Tidd’s Practice, 2 vols.
The Forum, or 40 year’s Full Practice at the
Philadelphia Bar; by David Paul Brown.
Library of Law and Equity; being 13 vols. (in 11)
of valuable Law Books for $15 00.
Just received by E. J. HALE & SON.
Oct. 20.
CLiIxllTOrV
FEMALE INSTITUTE.
This institution will resume its operations again
on MONDAY, the 8th of SEPTEMBER.
The charges will be the same as they have been for
the last year. Board !j!lO per month, including wash
ing, lights, ^'C.
L. C. GRAVES, M., who has served us so long
and efficiently as Principal of the Institute, now also
has charge of the Steward’s Department, which ren
ders it doubly’ sure that this department will be con
ducted to the entire satisfaction of all.
Mr. Stradella will continue in charge of the Musical
Department; and ?«lrs. Stradella the Department of
Painting, &c. H. A. BIZZELL,
Sec’y Board of Trustees.
Clinton, July 25, 1856. 30-tf
GOLDSBOROUGH
I ri^IIE third Session of this Institution commences on
I J[ Wednw'sday, the 3d of Jan’y 1855, and ends on the .
I 3d of June, 1855. i
I Rev. JAS. H. BRENT, A. B., President. '
i Dr. Moboan Closs, late of Chapel Hill, Professor of ]
Mathematics. !
I And a full corps of Teachers in every branch.
I Board, including Washing, Lights, Fuel, «Sc.,
! per session, $50 00
I Tuition in Primarj' Department, $10 00
Collegiate Department, -$20 00
One hundred dollars will cover all expenses of the
session in the Collegiate course and all ornamental
branches.
I Pupils in primary department charged the usual
I price for ornamental branches. One half payable in
j advance.
j Three Lectures on scientific subjects will be delivered
each month.
We are making every effort to reiuler the School the
first in advant.'iges and cheapness, and pledge to reduce
prices, and multiply the advantages in proportion to
the increase of patronage. When our number of pupils
reaclios ‘JnO we shall be able to reduce the prices
nearly otie half, every one aiding us, is also aiding in
placing the means of a superior education within the
reach of ahnost everj- girl in the State.
We return thanks for the unexampled support wt
have had and believe it will be continued. For further
informatioti a{ii>ly to the Presidi nt of the faculty, of
mv-*elf. WM. K. L.VNE, Pres’t Stockholders.
‘Dec. 13, 1854. 57-tf
fell F.M VV ELL nousE.
I'AVETTKVILI-K, >. V.
Ea»t siile of Green Street, a feir Doors North of
(he Market Ifoune.
I^HE Subscriber desires through this
medium to acknowledge the liberal
patronage bestowed upon his House the past
year—and as he lias just erected New StaViles and
(’arriage Shed convenient to the House and to water
he takes pleasure in saying to his patrons and the
public generally, that he is still prepared to accom
modate them with transient and permanent board, and
respectfully’ solicits a continuance of the liberal patron
age heretotore received. Every exertion on his part
shall he used to render them comfortable during their
sojourn with him. His table is always supplied with
the best the market affords.
P. SHEMWELL.
.March 2 J. 1855. 8G-tf
DOBBLN HOUSE!
POWERS & TROY, Proprietors.
fMlHE Proprietors of this Establishment
i announce to the public, that owing to
the constantly increasing patronage extend
ed to them, they have been induced to en
large the accommodation bj- the addition of
an extensive Dining Room on the lower floor, and suite
of Rooms on the second fioor: thus enabling them to
I accommodate all who may favor them with a call. .\nd
they jiledge themselves to an increased exertion to
give satisfaction to their patrons.
.'spacious Stables attactied and careful Ostlers in at-
' tendance.
The eligible location of the Establishment, with the
‘ exp'jrience of the Proprietors in providing for the com-
I foi t of their patrons, they hope will secure to them a
I lil.eral share of the travel.
j The Western and Southern Stages arrive at and de-
I pan from this House.
(’arriages in attendance on arrival and departure of
j Steam Boats, for the accommodation of passengers.
I Horses and Carriages furnished at anj’ notice for car-
rving travellers to any part of the adjacent country.
J. W. POWERS.* W. C. TROY.
I Fayetteville, Ma; 12, 1850. 3tf
VALUABLE PROPERTY
FOMl
1 OFFER for sale, my LANDS in the Town of Fay
etteville, about 130 Acres, known as the
MUMFORD SWAMP.
About 80 Acres of it is fine Meadow Land, as the Crop
now on it will show. Also, the
Vuliiiible ISrick aiil l.,ot
near the Market Square, occupied by Mr. John A.
Pemberton.
A Large and Valuable Lot, fronting on Donaldson,
Maxwell and Mumford Streets, known as the Hotel
Garden Lot,—could be divided into several Building
Lots—verj' near the new Female High School Buildings.
.\lso, the Stable Lot adjoining, fronting on Mumford
Street.
Several DESIRABLE BUILDING LOTS on both
Winslov and Mumford Streets.
All this property can now be purchased on fnvora-
b)e terms, and a large part can remain on Bond and
Mortgage if desired.
THO. J. CURTIS.
Oct. 10, 1855. 43-tf
WAXrED,
4T High Mount Tannery, on the Charlotte road,
four miles west of Wades>)orough, Anson county,
i N. C., fotir or five good SHOK and 15()0T MAKKRS.
i Gooil Workmen are required—recommended; and Hie
. best of wages will be given.
JAS. C. CARAWAY.
I Nov. 1, 1856. 53-6w
'llic (ircatest Invention of the .
H.WING purchased the exclusive right for the
State of North Carolina of GE.\R’S M.VCHINE
FOR CUTTING, TTRNING AND MOULDING IRKEG- i
UL.VR FORMS IN WOOD, I offer tlie Machine to the |
Manufacturers of this State as the most perfect and |
effective ever in\ente 1 to work irregular forms in j
wood. It has btor thoroughly tested, anl can perform I
tlie labor of leu to fift;i men in the most complicated |
kinds of work. _ i
It can do handsomely and rapidly all irregular and i
carved work, such as Circular am> Gothic Sashes and I
Doors, Brackets and Scrolls, Tracery and .\rches of the |
most lifficult patterns, Cabinet Ware and Furniture, |
Carriages, Rail Road ('ars. Chairs, Millwright and |
Factory work. Ship and Boat Building, Agricultural
Implements, Block Letters, Picture and .Slirror Frames,
and Patterns for .Machinery. In fact, work such as no
I other Machine has ever done before.
I am prepare*! to sell single and County Rights, and
to furnisii .Maehines.
JO.SEPH R. BLOSSOM, Proprietor.
Wilmington, N. Oct. 25, 185G. 52-'im
STANDARD LITERATURE.
^■IHE Waverly Novels 27 vols. cloth and half calf;
B Cooper’s Novels;
Irving’s Works. 15 vols:
Prescott’s Conquest oi Peru and Mexico;
Lives of Ferdinand and Isabella:
“ Life of Philip the 2d:
Benton’s 30 years in the U. S. Senate, 2 vols;
The Statesman’s Manual, 4 vols:
Encyclopedia .\mericana, 14 vols;
Lossing’s Pictorial Field Book of the Revolution;
Webster’s Works, 6 vols;
Colton’s Life and Times of Henry Clay;
Memoir of S. S. Prentiss of Miss;
Pictorial Life of Andrew Jackson;
Memoir of Wm. Wirt by Kennedy;
Life of Wise and Virginia Politics in 1855;
(iarland’s Life of John Randolph;
Democracy in .America, by De Tocqueville;
Abbott’s Life of Napoleon, 2 vols; Alibott’s Histories;
Wirt’s Life of Patrick Henry;
Life of Win. Pinckney of Mil.;
Bayanl Taylo s India, China and Ja])an;
Com. Perry 's Japan Expedition;
Lieber on Civil Lil>erty and Self Government;
The Pliysical Geography of the Sea, by Lieut. Maury,
Liberty and Slavery, by Bledsoe of Virginia;
Soiitliey’s Common Place Book;
Life and Corres. of Southey;
The Spectator;
Wilson’s Tales of the Borders;
The Scottish Gael, or Manners, Antiquities, and
Customs of Scotland:
Tlie Scots Worthies, by John Howie;
Lockhart’s Life of Walter .Scott;
Chambers’s Life and Works of Robert Burns,
Hamilton’s Discussions in Philosophy and Literature;
Lite and Correspondence of Lord Jeffrey;
The Queens of Scotland, by .\gnes Strickland:
Clijimbers' .Miscellanies:
Proctor s History of the Crusades, illustrated;
Woodtiill’s Junius; Hannah More’s Works:
Pldtarcirs Liv'es: lioswell’s Life of Dr. Jolmson;
Novels .-ind Tales by Maria Edgeworth;
Addison, Burke and Johnson’s Works;
.NHllman’s Gibbon's Rome:
Ilallam's Works; Cosmos, by Humbolt;
-Men and Women of the 18th Century by !loussaye:
The Guide to Social Happiness, by .Mrs. Ellis;
Family Monitor by the same .\uthor;
Hume and .Macaulay’s Histories of England:
The Modern 15ritish Essayists, 7 vol-i;
Shakspeare, P>yron, Moore, Scoit, Homans and other
Poets in various syles of binding; The Boston Edition
of the British Poets, &c.. A;c.
Oct. 2'.t E. J. HALE & SON.
Goods at Wholesale.
^■IHE Subscribers beg leave to advise their custom-
i ers and Merchants generally, that they have
received a part and expect to receive the balance of
their recent purchases .in ft few days. Their Stock
will be-much larger and more complete than they have
ever offered, embracing a general assortment of
GROCERIES,
Together with
Hardware and Cutlery, Hollow Ware,
, Saddlery, Shoes, Leather, &c.,
All of which have been bought by one of the firm ex
pressly for the Wholesale Trade. Their terms will be as
heretofore, on the usual time to prompt dealers. To
cash buyers a reasonable discount will be made.
GEO. W. WILLIAMS & CO.
Fayetteville, August 13, 1856. 30-tf
The new Revised Statutes.
TBIHE Subscribers have received on consignment, a
few copies of the New Revisal. Price $4, cash
on (leliven/.
Jan’y 21.
E. J. HALE & SON.
Wiley’s New \. C. Form Book,. A
urtlier supply just rec’d. E. .1. HALE & SON.
New Music for the Piano and Guitar,
just received. E. J. HALE & SON.
Oct. 22.
Roman Catliolicisin S[)iritually Con
sidered, by the Rev. Chas. P. Jones, of the N. C. Con
ference. Just received. E. J. HALE & SON.
Oct. 22, 185(i.
nRO n\^'JLOn* Mias
Hr
rived!
'■^HE Great Iron Wheel Examined,” by Parson
Brownlow, price 00, ju3t rec’d. Postage
on it by mail is 18 cents.
Also, a few more of the
Parson Graves.
May 28.
‘ Great Iron Wheel,” by
E. J. HALE & SON.
75
DMi.v i;xi>r,cTi.N;.
BOXES CHEESE,
5U Qr. bbls. No. 1 Mackerel,
75 Sacks CoQ'ee.
E. F. MOORE.
Oct. 20.
4-t-
R
KOIiKKT 1). (JUl'.KN.
(LATE GRKEN & WEAR,)
WATCH-MAKERS, JEWELLERS, &c.,
FAYETTKVILLE, N. C.
1). G. begs to return his sincere thanks to the
public for the kind patronage so liberally be
stowed upon the late Firm, and informs them he has
bought the interest of J. S. Wear, and will continue
the business in all its branches at the old stand, under
his entire superintendence.
N. 15 -■Ml Watches left with him for repair will be
taken apart in the presence of the owners, and the
necessary repairs jiointed out to them and a written
contract given for the same, which work will be war
ranted for iwo years.
On hand and for sale now, the most varied and
choice selection of CLOCKS and other time pieces
that has ever been ottered to the public in North Caro- :
lina, which he will sell at New York prices, and also j
WAiiu.\NT for two years. ^
All deiits due to and by the late firm will be Jta! 1
and received by R. D. (JREEN.
August 25, 1850. 34-tf
FREKiIITli\(.’
o\ Tin: «yvri-: fkaic kivkic.
A T a meeting of the Boat owners interested in nav-
igating the Cape Fear River between Fayetteville
and Wilmington,
On motion, D. McLaurin was called to the Chair,
and R. .M. Orrell was appointel Secretary.
On motion of James F. Marsh,
Resolved, That from and after the 1st day of Janu
ary, 185ti, Cash will be required upon the delivery
of all Krei!;ht9 at Wilmington and Fayetteville re
spectively.
On motion of J. D. Williams,
Resorved, That each of tlie Steamboat Companies on
the Cape Fear River, from and after the 1 st of January,
1856, will carry Guano from Wilmington to Fayette
ville at 10 cents per bag. Lime at 25 cents per cask,
and ground Plaster at 30 cents per cask, and that a
KKnucrio.'v of 20 per ce.\t.
from the printed and established rates on all other
articles will be made from and after that date, all
(Jarfage and Drayage being paid by the shippers.
Oa niotion of James Banks,
Resolved, That the foregoing bo published in the
town papers.
D. McLAURIN, Chairman.
R. M. Orrell, Sec’y.
Dec. 24, 1855. 65-tf
.lU^ RECEIVED,
LBS. BACON SIDKS;
30 Boxes Soda and Lemon Crackers;
10 Half bbls. Snuff, (Eagle Mill;)
15 Boxes Steam Candy.
For sale by E- t - MOORE.
Oct. 20. 49-
SEIOM) STOn THIS F.ILL.
STARR & WILLIAMS
.^KE NOW KKl KlVlSr. THKIU
S»‘(*onl Fall vV Winter SloeU of (loods.
To which they call the attention of Merchants
making their jmrchases in this market.
Oct. 10, I8')t). 48-tf
More Aew Goods.
TBIHE subscriber is receiving his FALL AND WIN-
JL TER .STOCK, consisting of almost every thing
in the wav of
CiROCERIE^i,
Miitrtfivare and iioHow-tvare^
—ALSO--
Boots and ^lioes, Saddlery, I'ish, \'c.,
•\ny of which he will sell cheap for Cash, barter for
Produce, or on short time. Store recently occupied
by Troy ii: Marsh, near the Dobbin House.
I ■ G. W. 1. GOLDSTON.
Oct. 15, 185G. 4htf
~ Bi:i)s riv\l)s! |{i:i)STHADS!!
JUST receiveil iVom the M inufacturer, Ira Hersey,
a supply of
BF^ n STK,10 S
of various }>atterns, and made of good seasoned timber.
These P>edsteads are manufactured in this place, and
can be sold to dealers as low ;;s they can be got from
the North. Call and examine.
A. M. CAMPBELL.
April 9. ‘'4-y
GOOD l.ANDS FOR SALF.
A S I wish to move West, 1 wish to sell my Farm
m on the C.-ipe Fear River, on the South side of
Cape Fear a mile or two below Rockfish Creek, con
taining some 000 to 700 .Veres of very fine River
Lanils. On the Farm there is a good orchard, ami
Buildings of all kinds to live in, kc.
Also my S.\W MILL on Rocktish, (late H. McNeill’s.)
■ Also 180 .Veres Lands joining the same.
Mr. E. H. Evans will show these Lands and Mills
to any one wisiiing to purchase, and also give the
terms: WM. A. EVANS.
Oct. 8, 185'i. 4Stf
Ijook to Your Interest in 'I'ime.
fB^HE Proprietor, after having the
JL misfoi tnne of getting burnt out,
has re-built his .Steam Saw Mill and is
now prepared to furnish
JL¥\JWBr.JK
at short notice, either in town or at the Mill, 8 miles !
j from Fayetteville, on the Western Plank Road. 1 hope j
to receive patronage inasmuch as 1 am in the midst of j
^ the liest heart Tiniher ari'l can furnish any length from 1
10 to 42 feet long, whicli 1 hope will suit Steam boat
men wishing to got long timber at short notice. I also
intend keeping Lumber at TROY J' M.\11SH’S Store,
who will still act as my .Vgents, and forward bills for
' Lumber to me at my Mill. My terms for lumber shall
l)e as favorable as any for the same kind of lumber.
Those wishing to address me can do so at Manchester
P- O., Cumberland Co., N. C. DAVID KIV'ETT.
.lune 185G. Il-Gm
The Old North State in 1770—
Second Series, being Revolutionary Incidents and
Sketches of Character in North Carolina, by Rev. E.
W. Caruthers, D. D. Price $1 25.
Just received. E. J. HALE & SON.
Sept. 18.
BOOKS.
fJlHE Hills of Shatemuc, by Miss Warner, Author
i of the “Wide W'ide World;'’ Household Mj’steries,
a Romance of Southern Life; School Books, &c., just
received.
E. J. HALE & SON.
T'
I'aruier's and Planter's .Vlinanac, for
or sale, wholesale or retail, by
E. J. HALE & SON.
Oct. I.'*.
Harpers’ Magazine for November,
just received. E. J. HALE SON.
Oct. 24
Sl>HHT BARRELS.
A LWAY.'' on hand ami for sale at the lowest mar-
^ ket price, SUPERIOR SPIRIT BARRELS.
G. W. WILLIAMS & CO.
May 28. 4-tf
A CARD.
HE subscriber tenders his services to the citizens
of Fayetteville and the surrounding country, as
a^IASTER BRICKLAYER AND PLASTERER, and
gives notice that he is ready to contract for work in
his line, at the lowest cash prices. 8. F. DICKSON.
Fayetteville, Oct. 9, 1854. 38tf
The JLargesI Carriage Factory in
the South!
II
(;. w. w ii.i.i.vMS .(j CO.
-WE just received a large and well selected as
sortment of
HARDW ARE AND GROCERIES,
to which they invite the attention of Country Mer
chants.
.March 17, 1855 84-
1100
I.A.XI) I'OU SALi:.
ACRKS OF L.VND lying on upper
Little River, in Harnett County, well
' timbered and well located for the Turpentine business.
' It will be sold on accommodating terms. Apply soon
1 to the Subscriber at Fayetteville
i WM. McL. McK.VY.
I Sept. 22, 185G. 41-tf
AI.MANACS FOR 1857.
LBURNER’S North Carolina, and The Farmers’ and
Planter!’. E. J. HALE & SON.
5000
\ AM'AIM.K I’AUM I'OK SAI.K.
Being desirous of changing nij' business, I off'er
for sale my PLANT.VTION on the east side of
the Cape Fear Biver, three miles above tlie Clarendon
Bridge, known as the Toomer and McKay lands, con-
t.iining about 800 acres. This Farm is susceptible of
the very highest improvement, and of being maile one
of the most beautiful and profitable Plantations in
Cumberlanil county. On the Farn. is a good mill seat.
Niy terms will be favorable and payments easy.
For particulars, apply to .John D. Williams, Es'i-,
Fayetteville, or address the subscriber at the Gulf. I
will give possession the rirst of Decehiber next, if de
sired. L. J. H.VUtiHTON.
Gulf, July 17, 1850. 23tf
BO( ? K A (; I: N T S W A S T I ^ I).
TBUIE Subscribers wish to contract witli some per-
JL son or persons, of energy, address, and respon
sibility, to canvass the State for Subscribers to Dr.
Hawks’s History of North Carolina, the first volume
of which is in press anil will be issued in a few weeks,
and to deliver the work after publication. They
would prefer to have a single .Agent for the wh(»le
State, who may employ sub-Agents at his discretion.
But if no suitable opportunity should present to secure
the services of such a one, then Agents tor Judicial
Districts, or single Counties, will be contracted with.
Immediate application, with reference as to «iualifica-
tions, is desireil. K J- H.\LE j' SON.
Nov. 3, 185G.
NOTICE.
All persons indebted to the firm of W’. F. U. F.
Moore, are requested to come forward and make
payment, as their copartnership ceased on the 1st of
March, 185G. F. ^ E. F. MOORE.
June G, 185G. 11-tf
Ca|)(‘ Fear liUiid for Sale.
r ■’HE Sul)scriber otters for sale THREE HUNDRED
A and EIGHTY-FIVE Acres of Land on Cape Fear
River below Smith’s Ferry, in Cumberland county,
running with the river to the lands of Mrs. Byrd.
.V portion of tlie laud is cleared and fenced. It is
well adajited to the cultivation of corn, oats and the
usual crops of the river lands. The part uncleared
has on it some goc-1 swamp, which may be easily pre
pared for use.
It will be sold on a credit of twelve months. Persons
wishing to buy c.an call on the owner at this place.
J. G. SHEPHEKD.
April 8. 94-tf
A. A. McKETHAN
Respectfully informs his friends and the
public, that he has built up large substantial
Brick Buildings at his Old Stand, expressly for man.
ufacturing Carriages. Thankful for the very liberal
patronage he has received for the last 21 years, he
hopes by strict attention to business, with a desire
to give satisfaction, to merit a continuance of the
same. He warrants his work to be made ol 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 en as good terms as any work done
elsewhere that is as well done. He now has on hand,
Finished, the LARGEST STOCK of
Carriages^ Barouches, Uoclcawnt^s, and
Burgie.s,
Ever offered in this place, ana a very large stock
of work nearly finished, which will be finished daily.
All of which will be sold very low for Gash, or on
short time to punctual customers. He has on
hand more than ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY Vehi-
cles finished and in course of construction.
All work made by tiim is warranted 12 months
with fair usage, and should it fail by bad workmanship
or material will be repaired free of chArge.
Persons wishing to buy would do well to call and
examine for themselves.
Orders thankfully received andpromj. tly attended to.
Repairing executed at short noticfc and on very
reasonable terms.
May 28, 1853. 9Stf
Fall and Winter Goods.
J. or T. \%*aAtlill^
HAY Sl’REET,
1 RE now receiving their Fall and W’inter GOODS
Ik. consisting of a large and well selected stock of
WHEAT wanted.
WANT to purchase 5,000 Bushels Wheat.
JAS. G. COOK.
16-tf
Jime 25, 1866.
For Haywood and LockHville.
'^piIE Brothers’ Steam Boat Company, from and after
this day, will run a Steamer once a veek, twice
a week, or once in two weeks as the business may de
mand—between the above pointi» and Fayetteville and
Wilmington.
July 10, 185G. 20tf
.1. W. P.AKER
Is now receiving from the North the
largest, tinost, and most carefully se
lected stock of
S I:h\iti KK
ever offered in this market; which, added to his own
manufacture, nitikes his assortment comj>lete;—all of
which he will sell on tlie lowest possilde terms for cash
or on time to punctual customers.
Fashioniible painted cottage bed-room Furniture in
setts; curlod hair and shuck, and cotton Mattresses;
Looking (ilasscb: Willow Wagons and Cradles; Side
Boards; Bureaus; Secretaries and Book-Cases; W fiat-
Nots: Tables, all sorts; Wash Stands; ('andle Stands;
Wardrobes; I’icture Frames and Glass; Window Shades;
Cornices; Curtain Bii'.ds; Sofas in .Mahogany and
Walnut; Tete a Tetes; Ottomans; Divans and Stools;
Chairs of eveiy variety.
Fine Ro.sewooii J^iano.f, one with ..^loliau At
tachment; Rosewood .Melodians, from the bet manufac
tories in New Y«rk and Boston, warranted as gootl as
any made in the country, and will be sold at N. York
prices—freight only added.
November 2. *5t
Groceries,
Hanlware,
Cutlery,
Blacksinitluy 'I'nr-
[)entine 'rools,
Agricultural Ini-
plenuints,
Boots and Slioes,
NEW MUSIC & MUSIC BOOKS.
ERTINI’S Piano Forte Method—new and revised
edition; Hunten’s Celebrated Instructions for
the Piano Forte; Burrowe’s Piano Forte Primmer; .\c-
cordeon. Flute, Violin and Clarionett Instructers.
Also, Music for the Piano.
Just received and for sale by E. J. HALE ^ SON.
April 6.
Hats and Caps,
Saddlery and Lea
ther,
Heavy articles in
tli(j Drug line.
Ready-made Clo
thing, and
Staple Dry Goods.
This Stock we are prepared to Job or Retail.
Fayetteville, (Jet. 24, _ 43tf
We a.sk the Planters and Turpentine men to ex-
niiue our Kerseys, Negro Blankets, Hats and Shoes.
I'he SOCTHi^RN H;UiM()NY--
new edition, revised and enlarged. A further supply
of this popular book just received.
E. J. HALE & SON.
Oct. 10, 185G.
JONES’S LAW REPORTS, VOL. 2.
^■■^HE subscribers have for sale, the ?d volume of the
JL Reports of Law Casee in the Supreme Court of
North Carolina, by H. C. Jones, Esq. Just published.
Also, Supreme Court Reports generally, and other
Law Books. E. J. HALE feON.
Biographical Sketch ot Henry A.
Wise, with a History of the Political Campaign in \ ir-
ginia in 1855, by James P. Hambleton, M. D.
^ E. J. HALE & SON.
Aug. 21.
SCHOOL BOOKS.
;;^MERSON’S Arithmetics and Keys; Parker’s Phi-
losophy; North Carolina Readers; Bullion’s Greek
Grammar and Reader; Pikes’ Arithmetic; Comstock’s
Philosophy. Further supplies just received.
E. J. HALE & SON.
Sept. 15.