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RALEIGH WEDNESDAY MORNING AUGUST 21, 1861.
NO 67.
THE RilEIGH REGISTER
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R. P.PULLXAV, D. K.WKISIOEB.
PULLI AM & CO.
AUCTIONEERS FOR SALE OF NEGROES,
Odd-Fellows' Hall, Franklin St.,
RICHMOND, V A .
DAILY SALES Public and Privatb.
We pledge our strictest attention to the business en
trusted to us, and will, answer all com
munications promptly.
1' OUTER ALWAYS AT EACH DEPOT.
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OAK CITY SAVINGS BANK.
Dn. T. D. HOGG, President.
Johh G. Williams, Casher.
DIRECTORS.
Dr. T. D. Hogg, H. S. Smith,
Q. Busbee, John G. Williams.:
- This Bank is now receiving deposits, at the Ex
change Office of John G. Williams k Co. Discount
day Tuesday, i feb 18 tf.
PETERSBURG, V A.
THIS WELL KNOWN ESTALISHMENT, !
BAVINS BEEN RECBRTLV FITTED CP AND 8CPPLIBD
1VTTH ALL MODERN CONVENIENCES,
Now offers to Travellers Attractions
Unsurpassed by any Hotel
in the Country.
mar 5 JOHN JARRATT & BRO.
YVILLSON & ALFRIEND,
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DRUGGISTS,
And dealers in Chemicals, Paints, Dye Stuff's, Oils, ice.
Sycamore, opposite Bollingbrook Street,
PETERSBURG, VA.
W. D. WILLS0N. . , JOHN ALFRIEND.
au 5 V
McILWAINE SON & Co.,
GROCERS AND COMMISSION MERCHANTS,
t Corner of Sycamore and Tabb Streets,
a. e. mcilwaine, l Petersburg,
R. D. MCILWAINE,
R. R. HILL. J au J,
DONNANS & JOHNSTON,
GROCERS AND COMMISSION MERCHANTS,
Petersburg, Va.
ja 1 ly.
DONNAN & CO.,
COMMISSION MERCHANTS,
iticumona, tsu
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WHOLESALE DRV GOODS TRADE.
SPRING IMPORTATION, 1861.
WILLIAM C. JAMES
Would invite the attention of Virginia, North Car
olina and Tennessee merchants to his large and vari
ed stock of English, Irish, Sootch, French, German
and uerican Fancy and Staple Dry Goods, which is
now complete and ready for examination, feeling con
liilent that he ean and will offer as great inducements
to purchasers as any other house in his line, North or
South. Many of his Foreign Goods are of his own
direct importation, and bis American Goods were ob
tained early in the season on the most favorable terms,
from the various manufactories in this country. I
his Stock will tut fminH Wnrv) nd Vimrinia Wnrl
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Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia Osnaburgs
Shirtings and Sheetings, Plaids and Stripes suitabl
, for Southern Planters and family use -together with :
great variety of small wares, notions. Ac.
Cash and strictly prompt six months' buyers, will
find it greatly to their interest to give him a call be
jore making their purchases.
WM. C. JAMES,
No. 105 Sycamore street,
mar 27 tf Petersburg, Va.
RICIIMOND AND PETERSBURG RAIL.
ROAD.
THROUGH FREIGHT BETWEEN RICH
MOND AND NORTH CAROLINA.
T7ROM THE 9TH DAY OF MARCH UN
til the 1st of September next, the Freight and
-Accommodation trains on this road will leave Rich
inond and Petersburg on Monday, Wednesday and
Friday at eight o'clock, A.M., instead of nine o'clock,
as before.
Arrangements have been made by this company for
the prompt and punctual forwarding and delivery of
U produce, goods, or other articles of freight designed
. fur transportation either way, between Richmond and
points between Petersburg and Raleigh, Ridge ay,
Greensboro', Salisbury and Charlotte, North Carolina,
at low rates, without any charge, for forwarding, stor
. age, Ac. All such articles seat to Richmond, should
be consigned and plainly marked " To the care of the
Freight Agent of the Richmond and Petersburg Rail
road, at Petersburg," by whom they will be promptly
f-r warded. As ta rates of tolls on the roads south of
Petersburg (which they require to be prepaid as far as
ltaleigh,) information may be had at the Depot of this
Company at Richmond.
, T. H. WYNNE, 8up'f
OffioeR. & P. R. R. Co., July 25, 1859. july.39t.
A SUPERIOR ARTICLE OF' CHEW
ING Tobacco." The Pure Souther Quid.
. A Supply of the above just received it i
TURNER'8
N. a Book Store,
jan tf B.Age please copy.
PROFESSIONAL CA11DS.
THEO. H. HILL,
t; .ATTORNEY AT LAW,
ilj Raleish, N. C.
I Especial attention given to the collection of
claims. jan 23 ly.
THOMAS I BAGBY.
Agent and Commission Merchant, No. 8
I Wall-st., under St. Charles Hotel,
i- - . RICHMOND, VA., n
HIRES out Negroes, Rents out Houses, and t'eils
Tobacco, Wheat, Corn, Flour, and mother Country
Produce. -
J Pays strict attention to 'business, and prompt
remittances made.
' Consignments respectfully solicited. .
Refers to Messrs. Chan. T. Wortham A Co. ; Tins
ley, Tardy A Williams ; Hunt A Brother, and Henry
K. Ellyson, of Richmond.
September 3, 1858. tf
'0 THE FRIENDS OF
HOME MANUFACTURES.
! T H E K I S STON
SUCCESSFUL OPERATION.
ORDERS for negro BROGANS and BOOTS are
solicited. J. C. CARPENTER, Agent.
1 Kinston, N: C, June 24, 1860. aug 4 tf.
5 WATCHES, JEWELRY, Ac
TH E SUBSCRIBER BEGS LEAVE TO CALL
the attention of those in want of Fine Watch
es, Jewelry, Silver and Plated Ware, kc,
to his extensive Stock, which has been selected with
great care, and which has only to be seen to be ad
mired. His stock embraces
; Fine Gold, Silver an J Enameled Watches,
' i - Fine Gold Jewelry,
,1 . Silver Ware and Albata Ware,
; Table and Pocket Cutlery,
; t Spectacles to suit all eyes,
' : Clocks, a beautiful assortment,
' Double and Single Guns,
Rifles, Pistols, Bowie Knives, Ac,
i To an examination of which he earnestly invites all
who may be in want, feeling confident that he can
please the most fastidious, both in quality and price.
I C. B. ROOT,
; Fayetteville Street,
: P. 8. Watches and Jewelry repaired in the best
manner.
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RALEIGH AND GASTON RAILROAD I
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Change of Schedule !
! Raleigh, November 1st, 1859.
ON AND AFTER THIS DATE THE MAIL
Train on the Raleigh and Gaston Railroad will
run as follows :
: ! Leave Raleigh daily at 7.10, A. M. V -
1 v Arrive at Weldon daily at 12 M. r
1 I Leave Weldon daily at 11, A. M.
i r Arrive at Raleigh daily at 3.40, P. M.
1THE FREIGHT TRAINS will run as follewsr
Portsmouth Freight leaves Raleiirh Monday. Wed
nesday and Friday ; '
Arrives at Raleigh Tuesdav. Thursday and Satur-
day-l
Petersburg. Freight Leaves Raleigh Tuesdav. Thurs
day and Saturday ;
Arrives at Raleigh Mondav. Wednesday and Fri
day.' P. A. DUNN, SuDt
November 8, 1859. feb 18 ly.
FINE ASPARAGUS ROOTS, 1 PER
i HUNDRED. THOMAS CARTER
jah 19 tf Raleigh, N. C.
AUCTION AND COMMISSION STORE. -Having
qualified at the present Term of Wake
County Court, as Auctioneer, I am prepared to' re
ceive in Store on Commission, or for Auotion Sales, all
Merchandise, Goods and Wares,which shallbe faithful
ly accounted for, on Sale.
Consignments from any part of the State and else
where solicited.
My Store is conveniently situated and arranged for
the business with fire-proof ware Room attached. .
i JAMES M, TOWLES, Gen'l Agt.
: t Auctioneer and Commission Merchant.
August 22nd, 1 860. aug .26.
NEW AND -SPLENDID EXTRACTS
Consisting of
THE WOOD VIOLET,
., HUMMING BIRD,
i BUTTERFLY VIOLET,
PATCHUTLY MUSK,
I PINK JOCKY CLUB,
FRAN (J I PAN I ROSE, &c.
Also, Frangipani, Verbena, Cologne and other Toilet
waters. All of which are of the finest quality and put
up in elegant style.
' ' ; For sale at
: : PESCUD'S DRUG STORE.
Raleigh, May 18, I860. . m 23 tf.
NEW BOOKS. Revolutions in English His
tory ". By Robert Vaughan, D. D. Volume 1st
new ready.
A Narrative of the Discovery of the Fate of Sir John
Franklin and his Companions By Capt- M'Clintock,
R. N., L. L. D. With Maps and Illustrations.
Notes on Nursing, What It Is and What It Is Not.
By Florence Nightingale.
f , For sale by W. L. POMEROY.
Baleigb, N C arch, 1 mar 14.
IIESPEK:
AND
THEO. H. HILL.
THE UNDERSIGNED HAS NOW IN PRESS,
a volume oft poems bearing the above title. Mr.
Hill is well-known in this community, as the author of
many i fugitive poems, which published anonymously
have "gone the rounds of the press" sparkling, as
pure gems, wherever set.
' Having now reclaimed these wandering waifs, he
presents them to the public with others hitherto un
published and his publisher would only ask for them
a eordial reception impartial criticism.
The volume a neat 12 mo. will be sent by mail,
free of postage. Price $1 per copy. Orders should
be forwarded at once to the subscriber, as but a small
edition will be published. liberal discount to the
Trade. : , HENRY D. TURNER.
jan 9 tf N. C. Book Store.
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GREAT BARGAINS IN FJNE
V: CLOTHING.
ENTIRE STOCK AT COST FOR CASH!
IN ORDER TO REDUCE OUR LARGE
aod-ttractive stock of
J I FINE CLOTHING,
we have concluded to offer our entire stock at
COST FOR CASH FOR THE NEXT SIXTY DAYS.
Our goods are entirely of
SOUTHERN MANUFACTURE,
and are warranted equal to any in the market in
!; every respect". Great bargains may now
be expected.
j 1 N. WALKER A CO.,
jani 9 tf 45 Sycamore Street.
SEVENTY-FIVE NEGROES WANTED.
J DESIRE TO PURCHASE FROM FIFTY TO
seventy five Likely Young Negroes, of both
sexes, ranging from eight to thirty years old such as
will be saleable n the Southern Market No unsound
negrd wanted. I will pay Richmond prices for such
as I wautL Any information, either in person or by
letter; leading to the purchase of negroes, will be
thankfully ieceived and liberally rewarded. I can be
found at the Yarborough House, in Raleigh.
i ; F. W. KING
July 27th, I860. , aug 1 tf.
FRESH MINERAL WATERS CON
gress, Rockbridge Alum, and Green Brier Va.,
White Sulpher Water, also Rock Bridge Alum Mass.
' For sale at "
may 23 PESCUD'b DRUG STORE.
Tj- j C BACON. A small lot of Prime, on sale,
Hoground, or joints by themselves.
h JAMES M. TOWLES, Agt.
August 23rd. I860 rag 5
Ei A. W H ITAKER KEEPS a HE
4 - Largest and best selected Stock of Family,
Groceries in the City.
2 O Barrels of Boston Apples.
! W Boxes of CheeseV
1 Jast rteoivd.
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MISCELLANEOUS.
LOOK OUT!
BRFAKERS AHEAD!!
FORT SUMTER TAKEN ! ! !
H. L . EVANS
AT HOME, AND
GOODSCHEAP.
NOW .RECEIVING, A LARGE AND
well Assorted Stock of
. STAPLE AND FANCY DRY GOODS,
BONNETS, a great variety ; Misses and Ladies'
Bloomers, trimmed and untrimmed, latest styles and
cheaper than lever saw them; DRESS GOODS' of
all the new fabrics ; SHOES of all kinds.
' I keep a general Stock of every thing in the
DRY GOODS LINE,
and deem it useless to enumerate articles. I was the
last to go on, and bought goods at a great sacrifice,
many articles at my own price.
I could go on and say a great many things, bat
what's the use 1 There ire so many things in the pa
pers that turn out to be false these critical times my
advice to you is not to believe all you see and hear.
No, but be sure to call and be convinced of the fact
that you can save money at the well known establish
ment of No. 29, cheap place,
apl 20 tf H. L. EVANS.
J. E. ROUTH,
Partner ef the late E. P. NASH, and successor to
E. P. NASH & Co.,
PETERSBURG, VA.
THE OLDEST BOOK AXD FIAXO HOUSE
SOUTH.
THE BUSINESS FOR YEARS HAS
been under my supervision, and will be contin
ued in all its branches as heretofore.
REFERENCES:
Mcllwainc, Son A Co.,
Smyth, Stone A Banks,
Venable A Morton,
D'Aicy Paul,
Cogbill A Allen,
Britton, Todd A Co.,
Sturdivant, Hurt, Gee A Co.,
Peebles, Plummer A Co.,
Martin, Tannahill A Co., tme X
Marl in. Bro
ap'l 13
A Co.
.T1ASH! CASH!! CASH!!!
I SELL MY GOODS FOR CASH! -I DOX'T
do a Credit Business ! Therefore I hope every person
that sees this advertisement will not ask me for
CREDITbecause I am not able to do a credit
business ; and have to pay CASH myself.
I have called on every person that owes me a DOL
LAR, and have not been able to collect the first
CENT. I wish you would call on some one that is
able to credit.; J.B.FRANKLIN. ,
apH7 tf
INSURANCE COMPANY OF THE VAL
LEY OF VIRGINIA, Winchester, Virginia, Capital
$300,000. Incorporated March, 1852. Charter per
tual. Losses equitably adjusted and promptly paid,
Fire Losses paid in 8 years to July, 1860, $538,292.19.
Insurance against loss or damage by fire, on as favor
able terms as other responsible Companies.
JOS. S. CARSON, Pres't.
Wm. L. Best, SeoV
W. S. SIMPSON, Ag't
ap'l 10 tf Petersburg, Va.
AIL ROAD IRON AT CITY POINT.
300 tons Rail Road Jron, T Pattern, 52 pounds
to the yard, For sale by HAMES DUNLOP,
Standard copy. Petersburg, Va.
NEW GOODS.
186 U "' 1861.j
JUST RECEIVED BY EXPRESS A
Large Lot of Ladies Dress Goods, suitable for the
Season, Mozambique, , Plain and Striped, Broche and
Plain-Lavella, Ottoman Poplin, Mohair, Black Silk,
Organdy and De Laines.
Als; a fine lAssortment of Fancy Silk and Black
Velvet Trimings, BlacK Mitts, Kid GlnTes, Ac, Ac.
Call and examine for yourselves.
mar6 tf ; H. L. EVANS.
NORTH CAROLINA GOODS.
ROCK ISLAND CASSIMERES.
I lack, Golden, Mixed, Dark Mixe'l,
and Cadet, a superior quality,
ALSO,
4-4 Brown Sheeting,
4-4 Brown Jeans,
Alamance Plaids and Stripes,
Misses and Ladies' Shoes,
Help Home Folks,
mar 6 tf . H. L. EVANS.
on nets: FLATS, &C.
SPRING, 1861.
" This day, by Express, a good Assortment of Bon
nets, Ladies and Misses Flats. Also, Artificial Flowers
and Ruches. II. L. EVANS,
mar 13 tf j
BALED OATS.
20 Bales very fine, (old crop) in good order, just
received at Depot,
june 2f tf j JAMES M. TOWLEg, Ag't. J
E F R I G ERATO HS AND WATER j
COOLER. In Store the celebrated Arctic and I
Parlor Refrigerators with filler and water cooler com- j
bined. Also, Ice Water coolers, mos' approved makes.
june 26 tf ': , JAMES M. TOWLES, Ag t. j
4 nO BARRELS O F FINE WHITE j
lULJ MEAL. In Store, and for sale by the
Bag, a lot of White Meal, ground from newly clean
ed corn. Families supplied weekly at lawest market i
price. i JAMES M. TOWLES, Ag't j
feb 6 tf : j
FINE OLD WINES AND BRANDIES. 1
A SELECTED STOCK OF FIN OLD PORT,
Sherry and Madeira Wines, also Otard, Dupuy ;
fc Co. si, standard iirandies, aireet irom tne uusiom
House. For sale by
aug 1 tf. i PEEBLES, PLUMMER & CO.
BAGGING AND ROPE.
100 Bales Standard and Extra Heavy Bagging.
200 coils Hope for sale at the lowest market rates
by R. A. YOUNG A BRO.,
93 Sycamore street,
gep 14 tf Petersburg, Va.
ROPOF I860 TUR SIP SEED, TUR
NIP SEED. Flat Dutch Turnip; Red Top Tur
nip , Large Norfolk Turnip ; Large Globe Turnip ;
Yellow Aberdeen Turnip ; Ruta Baga Turnip. Also,
Drumhead and Flat Dutch Cabbage Seed. Warrant
ed fresh and genuine ; for sale by
H. D. TURNER,
At the N. C. Bookstore.
Raleigh, N. C.j July l?th, 1860. july.18 tf.
FINE GOLD JEWELRY.--THE SU1I
SCRIBER has in store a splendid assortment of
FINE GOLD JEWELRY,
embracing a variety of styles of patterns of Brooches,
Breast Pins, Ear Rings, Bracelets, Finger Rings, La
dies an-1 Gentlemen's Watch Chains, Pencils and Pens,
Cuff Pins, Miniature Lockets, Gold Thjmbles, ic.
Call and examine.
nov 9 f C. B. ROOT.
LD DOMINION "TOBACCO." AN
OTHER Lot. of Old Dominion Smoking "To
bacco," Just received at "Turner's" North Carolina
Book Store. Said to be Superior to the former.
jan 5 td !
UITAKEhT'S IS THE PLACE TO
BUY. Goods delivered free of Charge, to any ;
part of t. e City. : : -mar
6 tf. . , j
rlORN MEAL. NICE AND-W II fTE !
J and fresh every week Families regularly sup
plied. JAMES M. TOWLES, Ag't.
mar 20 tf : ' . '
ORN FIELD PEASON CONSIGN
MENT, a new variety making two crops in the
year. Planted on Wheat Stubble will mature before
Frost. , , ! JAMES M. TOWLES, Atft
mar 20 tf ;
GLENCOYE S TARCII.--THE WHITEST,
purest and best article ever made, may be found
at oar store. Send for a sample.
apr 18 WILLIAMS k HAYWOOD.
POTASH,: III SIX POUNDS CANS,
for Soap making ; also, a large supply f Concen
trated Lye, just received at tb Drug Btore of
apr 1 WILLIAMS A HAYWOOD.
MEDICINES, &C.
NOT ICE WE TAKE PLEASURE IN
announcing to our friends, that we have removed
from the temporary location we had on Old Street, to
our New Building, No 11 Sycamore st These premises
have been recently fitted up expressly for the Apothe
cary andDrug business, and we are now in receipt
of unusually large supplies of Drugs, Medicines,
Paints, Sperm, Machinery, Linseed, Lard
and Tanner's Oils ; Hair, Nail and Tooth
Brashes ; Window Glass, Putty, Patent Me
dicines, fancy Articles, etc., -in endless varie
ties ' ' : .
These Goods have been purchased in the best mar
kets with great care, and we respectfully ask an ex
amination from all in want of such articles.
TO COUNTRY MERCHANTS. Call at No. 11
Sycamore Street, where you will find every article in
our line of business, of the best quality and latest
style.
Prescriptions carefully compounded.
All orders attended to with despatch,
Particular attention pa d to packing and for
warding.
PJ3,r-We return thanks' to our numerous friends for
their very liberal patronage extended to us, and hope,
by promptness and personal attention to business to
have a continuance of the same.
WIL80N A ALFRIEND,
sen 3 No. 11 Sycamore rt.
Petersburg, Vai
EMERY 600 POUNDS ASSORTED NUM
bers, ef best English Emery.
For sale by,
WILLIAMS A HAYAVOOD.
January 24th, 1860. jan 25
FINE WINES, BRANDIES, Ac--THE
subscribers keep constantly on hand for Family
and Medicinal purposes, a'pure and reliable article of
French Brandy, Apple Brand v.
Old Rye Whisky, ' Old London Dock Gin,
Jamaica-Rum,
' Madeira Wine.
Sherry Wine,
Cooking Wine,
London Porter,
apr 18
Port Wine,
Scuppernong Wine,
Scotch Ale.
WILLIAMS A HAYWOOD.
PAINTS. WE HAVE A LARGE SUP
PLY of White LeadLinseed Oil, and every des
cription of Paint, suitable for House Painting, which
we are selling very low. Those having painting to do
had better get onr prices before they buy.
apr WILLIAMS k HAYWOOD.
BELL COLOGNE. A FINE SUPPLY
of this justly celebrated Cologne just received;
also, Farina Cologne in long and wickered bottles,
Bazin's quart size family Cologne, 'and many others of
superior quality, in store and for sale cheap, by
apr WILLIAMS k HAYWOOD.
MILITARY BOOKS.
VOLUNTEER'S MANUAL of Infanty and
Rifle Tactics, with honors paid by the troops , Inspee
tion.JReviews, Ac , by Lieut Col. Wm. H. Richardson.
HARDEE'S TACTICS, Rifle and Light Infantry,
School of the Soldier, Company and Battalion, com
plete. HAND BOOK OF ARTILLERY, by Capt. Joseph
Roberts.
VOLUNTEER'S HAND BOOK, by Captain J. K.
INSTRUCTIONS ON OUr POST DUTY, by
ArentschilJ k Ponsonby.
TROOPER'S MANUAL, OR TACTICS for Light
Dragoons and Mounted Riflemen, by Col. J. Lucius
Davis.
RIFLE'S AND RIFLE PRACTICE. An Elemen
tary Treatise upon the theory of Rifle Firing, Ac, by
C.M.Wilcox.
For Sale by
H. D. TURNER,
ju31 tf N. C. Book Store.
A
T' THE INDISPENSABLE WH.TA
KER'S lust received July 31st, 1361.
10 Boxes Colgate's Pale Sosp,
lu usee ola Htarch,
5 Kegs Soda,
30 Boxes Candles,
5 Hhds Molasses.
10 Dozen Brooms,
40 Sacks Salt,
20 and ) Boxes Raisons,
1 0 Drums Figs,
1 0 Boxes Fancy Toilet Soaps,
20 Bbls A. Sugar,
3000 Lbs N. C. Bacon,
10 Bbls cut N. C. Herrings,
1 Rbls Family Roe Her-ings,
1 1 Bbls Mackerel,
5 Bbls N. C. Mullets,
5 Bbls White Shad,
2 Bbls Salmon,
10 Bbls Crackers,
Peaches and Apples.
ju 31 tf .
EDGEWORTH FEMALE SEMINARY
GREENSBORO', N. C.
This Institution has been in successful operation for
twenty-one years, and for the last ten years under its
present Princ'pal.
,The Course of Instruction is designed to afford to
Southern Parents an Institution in which can be se
cured every advantage afforded by the very best Fe
male Seminaries in the country.
The Faculty consists of FIVE Gentlemen and FOUR
Ladies. The Institution is, and has been THOR
OUGHLY SOUTHERN in its organization.
Greensborough is eminently healthy, and in the pre
sent excited state of the country, iti geographical po
sition renders it a quiet and safe retreat.
The next Se sion will oommence August 1st, 1861.
For Catalogues containing full particulars of. te-ms,
Ac, apply to
RICHARD STERLING, Principal,
june 26 2m Greensborougti, N. C.
F
OR THE DEFENCE OF THE CON
FEDERATE STATES.
ine unaersignea is appoiniea an Agent tor tne re
ception of subscriptions, of such portions of their
crops, as the patriotic citizens of North Carolina may
be abls to invest in the bonds of the Confederate
States.
These bonds have twenty years to run, and bea
eight per cent interest, payable semi-annually.
Among the advantages to the country from this ar
rangementmay be stated the following:
1st. It offers the best investment in public securities,
either North or South.
2nd. It obviatps any necessity that may arise for a
War Tax.
3rd. It will prove to Europe and the world, not only
our determination to support the Government of the
Confederate States, but our ability to do so, Ac, Ac.
The undersigned earnestly requests those to whom
he has distributed subscription papers to use every
exertion to get them filled as soon as possible and re
turned to him at Raleigh, N. C, where he will be glad
to receive other subscriptions and to give further in
formation, if necessary. H. K. BURGWYN,
Raleigh, North Carolina.
Papers tboaghtout tbe State will perform a
duly of patriotism by copying the above, or its sub
stance. NORTH CAROLINA GAITERS.
Gentlemen's Fine Calf and Patent Leather,
Manufactured at Thomasville, in Store.
' JAMES M. TOWLES, Ag't,
au7-tf for MILLER k FOSTER.
aTEW flour.
No. 1 Family Flour of the new crop in sacks.
Also, fine Corrr Meal, fresh from the mill. Families
supplied regularly.
au7 tf ; JAMES M. TOWLES, Ag't-
mi jt , . , .
TURNIP SEED.
Of an excellent quality fresh from the country,
on sale, at the Farmers Hall.
av 7 tf JAMES M. TOWLES, Ag't.
BOOTS AND SHOES.
JUST RECEIVED, -By
Expre&s, a good assortment of Gents's Boots,
Ladies and Misses Goat and Moroco Boots.
ALSO, Ladies Gaitors, Manufactured at Thomas
ville, North Carolina. Prices very high, call and
see. H L. EVANS.
. au 7 tf
CARD. "
WILLIAM T. BAIN will be much pleased
to see his old friends and patrons. His Bearding
House is near the "Standard" Office, and be will also
be prepared to accommodate a few members of the ap
proaching legislature with comfortable board.
jq 27 t ' ; ;
: USE '
CHlSMtfS YEAST P0WMRS
MISCELLANEOUS.
MILITARY GOODS!
II. M. DAVIS & CO.,
PETERSBURG; :
Virginia,
II
AVE RECEIVED
(MAY 11th.)
VIRGINIA CASSIMERE,
VIRGINIA CASSIMERE,
GREY HOMESPUN,
CULPEPPER CASSIMERE,
BLUE CASSIMERE,
BLUE SATINETT,
GREY SATINETT,
OIL CLOTH FOR KNAPSACKS,
BLANKETS,
BLANKETS,
BLANKETS,
MILITARY SHAWLS,
&c, &c, &c, &c,
Parties desiring to purchase are advised te call ear
ly, as from tbe rapid sales of
MILITARY GOODS,
. It is imposible to
know about supplies ahead.
The Military Shawl for Officers is of the best
material.
1YI. 1YL DAVIS & CO.
Also, received,
TYVILLEft BLUR FLANNEL.
M. M. D. & Co.
may 15 lOt
WANTED! WANTED!!
AT THE
INIMITABLE WHITAKER'S,
A CONTENTED MAN; FOR WHICH
he offers a premium of FIVR GALLONS of
Drevrry's Celebrated Southampton (Va.)
BRANDY.
Speaking of the above OLD BRANDY, the
TIJ.E INIMITABLE WH ITAKER
has on hand
DREWRY'S OLD APPLE BRANDY
SETH JONES' OLD APPLE BRANDY,
TISO ALBS' OLD APPLE BRANDY,
and many other choiee BRANDS.
P. S. The contented man can find the INIMITA
BLE at his Store, on Hargett St., between the hours
of 6, a. m. and 10 p. in. Call on him.
apl 13 tf.
1861.
SPRING TRADE!
1861.
GPNTLBMEN AND BOYS
IN WANT OF
CLOTHING, HATS, SHOES, BOOTS. Ac, of
every description, will find me prepared this SPRING
to furnish thm with BETTER GOODS, at more
Reasonable Prices
than heretofore; and I most cordially invite them to
examine my
GOODS AND PRICES
before purchasing.
Notwithstanding the crisis, I have been NORTH
and purchased, to great advantage, a most BEAUTI
FUL and VARIED STOCK of
CLOTHING
AND GENT'S FURNISHING GOODS,
and my friends can be furnished, at short notice, from
head to loot.
Having a splendid Stock of the most fashionable
and approved French CLOTH, DOESKINS,
CASSIMERES, VESTINGS of all kinds, Ac,
the most ACCOMPLISHED AND SUPE
RIOR CUTTER AND WOHKMEN
in my TAYLORING ESTABLISHMENT, I am ready
to compete wi'h any one in the oi North State in
making any Garment or Clothing to order, in the most
superb and artistic manner.
The liberal encouragement I have received and
continued indications of increasing confidence, inspire
me with the hope that I shall be more liberally patron
ized than ever; to merit which I will give my undivi
ded attention to the wants of all who favor we with a
call. M. GRAUSMAN.
ap'l 13 tf '
THE NORTH CAROLINA FORM BOOK.
THIS DAY RECEIVED, BT
H. D. TURNER,
A NEW AND COMPLETE EDITION OF THE
NORTH CAROLINA FORM BOOK ;
IMPROVED AND GREATLY ENLARGED,
containing 344 pages, royal 12mo, embracing ma
ny forms not found in former editions, printed on
good panerand substantially hound in law calf. It con
tains Forms of all those Legal Instruments which peo
ple have occasion touse : and furnishing, also a guide
to Justices of the Peace, Sheriffs, Clerks, Constables,
Coroners, School Committees, etc. Compiled from the
best sources, being an improvement on all works of
the kind formerly in use, and intended as a Compan
ion to Cantwell's Justice. To which -are added the
Constitution of North Carolina, and of he United
States; an account of the principal Officers of the
State, and of the Counties ; Titles of address, Ac.
Furnished at the unparalleled low price of One Dol
lar, (being the cheapest book ever offered for sale.)
When sent by mail an extra charge of 20 cents will
be required to cover the postage. A liberal discount
to those who buy to sell again. Published and sold,
wholesale and retail, by
H. D. TURNER,
dec 26 tf at the North Carolina Book Store,
SWAIM'S JUSTICE REVISED. THE
NORTH CAROLINA MAGISTRATE, a practi
cal guide to the Laws of the State, and tbe decisions of
the Supreme Ciurt, defining thedotief" and jurisdiction
of Justices of the Peace, under"tne Revised Code of
1854 '5, together with full instructions and num
erous forms and precedents.
Bv EDWARD CANTWELL, Eso,., LL B.,
Counsellor at Law.
One vol. 8vo , containing 'nearly 600 pages, hand,
somely printed on good paper, ant1 well bound in law
binding.
Price $3 50. Postage 3 cents.
Published and for sale bv
HENRY I). TURNER,
an. 21 at tbe North Carolina Bookstore
NEW VOLUMES
OF THE FOUR REVIEWS AND I
BLACKWOOD,
COMMENCE Jaw v., I86i.
TERMS.
Per annum.
For any one of the Reviews, $3 00
For any two of the four Reviews, & 00 I
For any three of the four Reviews, 7 00 j
For all fonref the Reviews, 8 00!
For Blackweod's Magasine, 3 00 !
For Blackwood and one Review, 5 00
For Blsekwoord and two Reviews, 7 00 (
For Blackwood and three Reviews, 9 00 i
For Blackwood and Four Reviews, 10 00 j
Jfot.ee Current in the State where isited will be re- j
eeived at par. !
CLUBBING. ; ;
A discount of twenty five cent, from tbe above prices j
will be allowed to CLUBS ordering four or more copies
of any one or more of the above works. Thus : Four '
eopie of Blackwood or of one Review, will be sent to j
one address for $9 ; fonr copies of tbe four Reviews j
and Blackwood for $30 ! and so on.
S" Remittances should always be addressed to
the Publishers.
LEONARD SCOTT, k CO,
mar 18 tf. No. M Oold Street, New York.
iniiBUt SUPERFINE FXOUK 1 1
1 III f Just received At
tear tf.
WHITAKER'S.
MISCELLANEOUS
RALEIGH REGISTER
STEAM POWlfrl PRESS
BOOR AND JOB
PRINTING ESTABLISHMENT.
HAVING RECENTLY SUPPLIED
our Office with one of Hoe's Patent Single Large
Cylinder Printing Machines, which for neat printing
cannot be surpassed, and having also added to the out
fit of our Office many of the latest styles of material
necessary to Job and Book Printing, including a su
perior assortment ef Labor-Saving Rule, for rule and
figure work, and having in our employment one of the
best Pressmen and one of the best Job Printers in tbe
country, we flatter ourselves that we are prepared to
offer as great, if not greater inducements to custom
ers than any other Printing Offioe in the State.
We are prepared to print in the neatost style and at
prices as low as any other establishment in the City,
BOOKS AND PAMPHLETS,
CARDS AND WLL-HEADH.
POSTERS AND II AND BILLS,
AC, &., &C, VC,
and will guarantee satisfaction.
Having the Fastest Press in the City, we are able to
do Job Work with tbe greatest dispatch, and we re
spectfully solicit the patronage of all having Job Work
to give out. " . . SYME k HALL.
SPRING GOODS.
SPRING GOODS.
HAMILTON 1 GRAHAM,
IMPORTERS AND WHOLESALE
DEALERS IN l'OREIGN AND DOMES
TIC DRV GOODS,"
PETERSBURG, VIRGINIA,
INVITE THE ATTENTION OF THE TRADE
to their large and desirable stock of
FRESH SPRING GOODS!
now in store and ready for exhibition, consisting of
the usual variety and embracing tbe NEWEST AND
MOST DESIRABLE STYLES of the season, -which
they are prepared to ofter on the most favorable terms
to Virginia, North Carolina aud Tennessee merchants.
Owing to the unsettled condition ot commercial mat
ters, their sales will be strictly confined to CASH,
and prompt six months buyers. To such the greatest
inducements will be offered.
Orders are respectfully solicited, which shall always
heve their prompt and careful attention.
mar 16 6 w HAMILTON k GRAHAM."
1861.
SPRINO
1861.
CLOTHING.
AND SUMMER
N. WALKilt & CO.
J
SOUTHERN MANUFACTURERS OF
READY MADE CLOTHING,
45 SYCAMORE STREET,
HAVE NOW IN STORE A LARGE AND WELL
assorted stock if Ready Made Clothi iff,
adapted toth want of the -
Virginia and North Carolina Markets.
THEIR STOCK IS PUREL VOFSO UTHERN
MANUFACTURE,
And they guarantee their prices to be as low as simi
lar Goods can be purchased in any of the Northern
markets.
GREAT INDUCEMENTS
OFFERED TO
Cash Trade or to Prompt Six Months
Customers.
;&"An examination of their stock ia respectfully
invited. ... .
N. WALKER & CO.,
13 Sycamore st., Petersburg, Va.
mar 27 lm
NORTH CAROLINA WRAPPING PA.
PER.AS GENERAL AGENT OF E. B.
Sater, proprietor of the Crabtree Paper Mills, I am
ready to settle his accounts for Paper, to purchase
stock, and to sell Wrapping Paper of all descriptions,
on favorable terms. Orders for such paper solid '4 4
and executed with promptness and dispatch.
Address, J. J. LITCHFORD,
feb 1 Ralkioh, N. C
Standard copy.
John S. Dakct, John H. Hviiah,
Latenf Tarboro', X. C. Late of Scotland .Verk, X. C
I. M. Hyiian,
Late of Wafrtnton, X. C.
DANCY, HYMAN & CO..
UROCttRS AND
COMMISSION MERCHANTS,
14 Pearl Street,
NEW YORK.
HYMAN , DANCY & CO ,
COMMISSION MERCHANTS,
NORFOLK, VA.
Tho New York Hou3e will be conducted by Jmo S.
Danct, aided by R. W. Hvman.
The Norfolk' House will be conducted by Jo. H.
Htmak and F. M. Htm as.
Particular attention given to the sale of Cot
ton, Corn, Wheat, Naval Stores, tc.
September 11, 1860. sept 14 tf.
NEW AUCTION HOUSE
NOTICE. THE FIRM OF PULLI AM k
BETTS having this day ceased. WM H. BETTS
willeontinue in the NEGRO AUCTION BUSINESS,
and has taken into co-partnership with him E. J.
Gregory. They will conduct tbe business under the
firm of Retts & Gregory, at their sales-room on
Franklin street, four doors below Wall street, and about
one square below the former office of Pulliatn BeUs,
and respectfully solicit a continuance of the patronage
which was so liberally extended to Wm. II. Belts while
in the firm of Pulliam k Betts,
They have obtained the services of Mr. Rushrod W.
Elmore as Clerk, who has an interest in the business.
! WM. II. BETTS,
i E. J. GREGORY.
Richmond, Va., May l'th, I860. ina23 ly.
le6I. SPRING
SAM'Ii STEVENS
161.
IMPORTER AND DEALER IN
CHINA, GLASS, EARTERN WARE,
Ac, Ac.i Ac,
PETERSBURG, V I RGINIA.
I HAVE IN STORE A GOOD STOCK
of China, Earthernware, Glass, Faney Goods,
Ac, to which I respectfully solicit the attention of
purchasers. Tne largest part of soy Stock is of my
O" n direct importation, and I am enabled to offer goods
low to CASH or punctual paying customers.
Goods carefully packed for transportation.
mar 16 tf 1 SAM L STEVENS.
.
B. r. EVAKg. i J. B. WILLIAMS
EVANS & WILLIAMS.
. AUCTIONKEKS k tJKNKKAL AGENTS
For the Sale At Hire of Negroes, Land, Mer
chandise, Goods, &c, c,
GREENSBORO,; ALABAMA.
After the first of November: Mr. Williams will be in
Mobile, and Mr. Xvans at Greensboro.
' ' ' july 15 ly.
CORN AND COTTON PLANTERS
Sinclair celebrated Cera: Planters, with or with
out Guano Attachment.
Fosters and Lancaster! Patent Cotton Planters,
all great seed and time aavers, aad thereby money
Bakers, oa sale at the VarMrt Hall.
ap'l tf JAMBS M. TOWLKd, Ag't
COUNTING-HOUSE CALENDAR, 1861.
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1616
2 23124 25 2 2-7
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20 21 22 2324 25 26
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(30.
OLD SACHEM BITTERS
AND
WIGWAM TONIC.
1 ,
THESE DELICIOUS AND FAR-FAMED BIT
TERS are recommended by the FIRST PHY
SICIANS OP THE COUNTRY, on account o
their PURITlf AND GREAT MEDICINAL
VIRTUE.
They are pleasant as nectar to the taste, and are
pronounced the BEST TONIC AND KTIML
LANT EVER OFFERED TO THE PI ft.
LIC.
Their curative powers in case of GENERAL
DEBILITY, LOSS OF APPETITE, CON
STIPATION, etc, are unparralleled, and as -
guarantee that we feel warranted in claiming what we
do, we beg leave to state that our assertions are endors
ed by
Prof. SILLIM AN, of Yale College.
Prof. HAYES, of Massachunetf s.
j and hundreds of others.
! For sale by Grocers, Wine Merchant, and Drug,
j gists generally.
1 Principal Depot, 145 Water St., New York,
i dec 1 ly
WALTON HOUSE.
AS THE LEASE OF THE PRESENT
Proprietor will terminate on tbe 26th of .May
next, the subscribers will rent, for a term of years, thii
popular Hotel, to a man who can give such releren .
none other need iqy.fy,) as will satisfy the owners
that it will be so kepi Hi not to detract from the rcj 1
tation which it sustains as a first class Hotel.
The Patronage of the House is large and inerea.nw
Froui its central position, and established charaotor,
cannot fail of success, if properly conducted. Any
further information in detail will be given by addrem
ing. T. G. k W. M. WALTON,
jan 26 t26may - Morganton, N. C.
N. C. Standard, Ncwbern Progress, Wilmington
Herald, and Charlotte Whig copy, and forward ac
counttome for payment. T. G. WALTON.
PEACE DECLARED !
Good News for the People ! !
EVERY BODY WILL BE DELIGHTED
TO LEARN THAT
HAGKNBY POOLE
5
WHO IT WILL BE REMEMBERED NOT
long since swld out his entire stock of old
goods to Mr. J. P. Nevill, has just returned from the
North and opened at his old stand, corner of Fayette
vilie street and Market Square,
A CHOICE AND ELEGANT
STOCK OF
Spring and Summer Beady-Made
Clothing and Gentlemen's Fur
nishing Goods,
Together with a Superior Assortment of
HATS, CAPS. BOOTS, SHOES, Ac.
ALL ENTIRELY NEW !
Not an old Garment in the whole stock !
He cordially invites his friends and the public gen
erally to call and examine his stock, as everything if
entirely new, and made up in the latest style. As lor
the price of bis goods, he is determined not to le un
dersold bg anybody.
Call and examine! UACKNEY PO0LB,
Corner Fayetteville St. and Market Square.
ap'l 6-t.
JUST AH I EXPECTED IN CONSE
quence of the great increase in his business, the
subscriber has been compelled to procure the service
of an assistant, and is pleased to inform th. pnlilii.
that he has associated with him, JNO Q. HAH.
HAM, well known as an efficient business, man, hav
ing little enough conscience to be a good auctioneer.
Hereafter the business will be conducted under the
firm and style of MOORE & BARIIAM, at the
stand formerly occupied by myself, two doors east f
II. Poole's Clothing Store, on Market Square.
JOHN C. MOORE.
MOORE b BARIIAM,
Auction and Commission Merchants, will attend
promptly to all business entrusted to them. They
will attend sales in Una, and the adjoining counties.
They ean offer no better pledge f satisfaction, than a
reference to those whom they have served.
Standard eopy. deo 1 tf
w
II IT A KER'S!
Y 11 IT AIDER'S 1!
UHITAKERStl!
SPRING GOODS !
SPRING STOCK!!
E. A. UHITAKER,
THE INIMITABLE.
THE INIMITABLE WHITAKER.
50 Boxes Oranges, $4 00 . 10 boxes French Can.
50 do Lemons, 4 00 dy, 46c.
50 Bbls. Apples, 4 00 20 boxes Webb k Whit.
IO do Potatoes, 4 00 ted's celebrated T O
40 Boxes Candles (j ' BACCO.
100 lbs.,) 93c. '20,000 Havana CI.
40 boxes Coalmen GARS.
Candy, 16c. 20 Cases Crackers.
10 boxes Faaey Can- 20 hbU. Crackers.
d, 2C
WOOD AND WILLOW WARE.
Daily expected at the INIMITABLE WHITA
KER'8 a great variety of WOOD AND WILLOW
WARE. -
FISH! FISH f I FISH! II
Herrings, Mallets, Mackerel, Salmon, White Fub,
and Shad are daily expected at
WHITAKER'S CUT EMPORIUM,
apl t'.
OLD VIRGINIA III
500 lbs Sausage from Drewrygville, Va, just re
ceived at K. A. WHITAKER'S.
mar tf
SUPERIOR VIRGINIA SMOKING TO
BACCO, received this day at
HENRY D. TURNSJCS
Raleigh, ae SI tf N. C. Book Store.
,1