POETRY.
THINK ERE YOU SPEAK.
' BT K. J. SPOHXE
Tfchik ere yon speaif, for a word lightly spoken,
Cft waken a pang that hs slumbered for year,
Ahd memory's repose, when once it Is spoken,
May tarn a sweet smiie into sadness and tears:
No pleasure can then chaser the gloom from the
mind.
Or recall the sweet smil- that played on the cheek.
With the heart's deepest woe that word may be
twined,
Then strike not the chord, bat think ere you speak.
Think ere yon speak, for a cold word may sever,
The friendship of one, time can never restore,
A blight may destroy the affection forever,
And the bud that now blooms may blossom no
more:
Yon cannot recall the word when tis spoken,
Although yon may own it has caused you regret,
Still when the spell of affection is broken, -" '
Tbe heart may forgive but it cannot forget.
- RINGING THE CURFEW. -
Frank Fairlegh, George Lawless and
Freddy Coleman had been enjoying' them
selves in the evening, like old companions,
tho' young men, sometimes do, forgetful of
the admonitions of pareuts and guardians,
and ignorant or unmindful of the precepts
taught ill Divisions of the "Sons." Frank
tells the story quite humorously; and, abridg
ing it sorrewhat, we present his narrative to
the readers of the Times, by way of variety.
It was tolerably late in the night, or rather
early in the morning, when they sallied forth
with the avowed intention of seeing Cole
man home.
As we proceeded through the towa, Law
less, despite our endeavors to restrain him,
chose to vent his superabundant spirits by
performing sundry feats at the expense of
the public , which, had the police regula
tions of the place been properly attended
to, would assuredly have gained us a sojourn
in the watch house. We had just prevailed
upon him to move on, after singing "We
won't go home till morning," under the
window of Miss Peffergrim's Seminary for
Young Ladies, when a little shrivelled old
man, in a sort of watchman's white great
coat, bearing a horn lantern in his hand,
brushed past us, and preceded us down the
street at a shuffling trot.
Halloa! cried Lawless; who's that old
picture of ugliness ? Look what a pace the
beggar's cutting along at; what on earth's
he up to ?
That's the sexton and bell-ringer, return
ed Coleman; they keep up the old custom
at Hillingford of ringing the curfew bell at
day-break; and he's going about it now, I
suppose. 7"
What jolly fun, said Lawless; come on,
and let's see how the old cock does it; and,
suiting the action to the word, off he started
in pursuit.
"We'd better follow him, said I ; depend
upon it he'll he getting into some mischief
or other. ;
After running a short distance down the
street, we found Lawless standing under a
small arched door-way leading into a curi
ous battlemented tower, which contained a
peal of bells, the fame of which was great
in that part of the country, and of which tie
town people were justly proud.
All right ! cried Lawless; the old scare
crow run in here like a lamp-lighter as soon
as he saw me bowling after him, and has
left the key in the lock; so I shall take the
liberty of exploring' a little ; I've a strong,
undeveloped, taste for architectural antiqui
ties. Twopence more, and up goes the
ionkey ! come along So saying, he flung
open the door and disappeared up some
steps leading to the interior of the tower ;
and, after a moment's hesitation, Coleman
nd I followed him.
Don't be alarmed, old boy ! observed
Lawless, patting the sexton (who looked
frightened out of his wits at our intrusion)
eo forcibly on the back as to set him cough
ing violently we've not come to murder
you for the sake of your lantern.
- This gentleman; said Coleman, who, "y
the cunning twinkle of his eye, was evident
ly becoming possessed by the spirit of mis
chief; has been sent down by the Venerable
Society of Antiquaries, to ascertain whether
the old custom of ringing the curfew is pro
perly performed here. He is, in fact, no
other than the noble President of the Soci
ety himself. That gentleman (pointing to
me) is the Vice President; and I, who have
the honor of addressing you, am the un
worthy Secretary.
That's it, Daddy, resumed Lawless, cool
ly taking up the lantern and lighting a cigar;
that's the precise state of the poll, I mean
case; so now go to work; and mind you do
the trick properly.
Thus adjured, the old man, who appeared
completely bewilde.ed by all that was going
on, mechanically took hold of a rope, and
began slowly and at stated intervals tolling
one of the bells,
Where are your assistants, my dear fel
low ? enquired Coleman, after a short pause.
The only answer was a stare of vacant but
prise; and Coleman continued, Why you
don't mean to say you only ring one belt, to
be sure ? Oh, this is all wrong; what do
you sayt Mr. President ?
Wrong ! replied Lawless, moving the ci
gar from his mouth, and puffing a cloud of
smoke into the sexton's face ; I should just
think it was, most particular snd confound
edly wrong. I'll tell you what it is, old
death' bead and cross-bones; things cln't
be allowed to go on in this manner. Re
&na, sir, is wanting; "the bill, the whole
bill, ad nothing bat the - bill;" I mean to
get into paxliameat sotae day, Fairlegh.when
"J arn tired of knocking a!oot, you know
but that was'nt exactly what I was going to
say. v. v- ; V;:'
7 Soppose we show him the proper way to
do it, Mr.Presidentjsugested Freddy.catch
ing hold of the rope of one of the bells. Off
she goes! cried Lawless, seizing another'
Gentlemen! good gentlemen! don't ring
hhe bells, pray; implored the old mai; you'll
raise the whole town they are never rung
in that way without there is a fire or flood
or the riot act read, or something of that
dreadful nature the matter.
But his expostulations were vain. Law
less had already begun ringing his bell in a
manner which threatened to stun us all;and
Coleman saying to me, Come Frank, we
are regularly in for it; so you may as well
take a rope, and do the thing handsomely
while we are at it; it would be horridly shab
by of you to desert us now; I hastened to
follow his example.
Now, although I was far from approving
these proceedings, and a good deal surpris
ed at the turn things had taken; still, when
Coleman requested my assistance, and used
the word "shabby' it settled the business,
and seizing the rope, I began pulling away
vigorously.
Now, then, you wretched old beggar !
shouted Lawless; "don't stand there winking
and blinking like an owl ; pull away like
bricks, or I'll break your neck for you ; go
to work, I say! and the miserable sexton,
with a mute gesture of despair, resuming his
occupation, a peal of four bells was soon
ringing bravely out over hill and dale, and
making "night horrible" to the startled in
habitants of Hillingford.
Very soon a distant shout was heardjthen
the noise of people running; and lastly the
sound of several persons hastily approach
ing the bell-tower.
Ve are in for a scrimmage now, I expect,
said Lawlessjleisurely turning up his sleeves
Not a bit of it, replied Freddy; only leave
it to me, and you'll see. All you fellows
have got to do is to hold your tongues, and
keep on ringing away until your arms ache;
trust me to manage the thing all right.
Xawless, keep your eye on ancient Methu
saleh there;' and if he offers to say. a word,
just knock him heels over head by accident,
will vou ?
Aye, aye, sir, replied Lawless, shaking
his fist significantly at the sexton.
At this moment a short fat man, with i
very red face, appeared attired in a night
cap, and great coat, carrying the rest of his
wardrobe under his army followed by seve
ral of the towns-people all in a regular state
of undress, and with the liveliest alarm de
picted in their countenances. The fat may
or was very much out of breath; some sec
onds elapsed before he could utter a word;
and in the meantime we continued ringing
as tho' our lives depended on it. At length
he contrived to gasp out a hurried inquiry,
(hardly audible amidst the clanging of the
bells.') as to what was the matter. To this
Coleman replied by pointing with one hand
through a loophole in tho wall, while with
the other he continued ringing s before,
Bless my soul ! cried the Mayor, raising
himself on tip-toe.and stretching his short
neck in a vain endeavor to peep through
the loophole; it must be a fire in West street.
Two or three of the by-standers immediate
ly rushed into the street calling out, A fire
in West street ! send for the engines !
At this moment Freddy caught the eye
of a tall gaunt-looking man in a top-boot
and plush breeches, but without coat or
waistcoat, and wearing a gold laced cocked
hat on his head hindpart before, from be
neath which peeped out a white cotton
night-cap. This was the Parish beadle;and
having attracted his attention, Coleman re
peated the stratagem he had so successful
ly practised on the Mayor, save that he
pointed through a loophole iu a completely
opposite direction. The beadle immediate
ly ran out, muttering as he did so, I was
certain sure as they was all wrong. In ano.
ther minute we heard him shouting, Its in
Middle street ; I tell you ; there's a fire in
Middle street!
Coleman now turned to the Mayor, who.
having recovered his breath, was preparing
to question th.6 sexton; and exclaimed in a
deep tone of feeling, I'm surprised to see a
person of your station standing idle at a mo
ment like this! take a rope, sir, and lend a
a hand to assist us, if you be a man!
To be sure, to be sure, was the reply; any
thing for the good of the town; and grasp
ing an unoccupied rope, he commenced
pulling away with all his might.
Well, the confusion soon exceeded all
bouncs; some ran one way, some another,
one party loudly declaring the fire was in
Middle street, the other in West street-
then engines came up and increased the
noise of the babel, by the tramping of the
horses which drew them; tongues were loud,
and contention reached a great height.
While all this was going cn, Coleman hsd
contrived, silently and unperceived, to sub
stitute two of the by-standers in my place
and his own, so that Lawless was the only
one of our party .how engaged in ringing.
Seizing the moment, therefore, when the
shout of "Engines!" had attracted the at
tention of the loiterers, he touched him on
the shoulder, saying, Now's our time; come
along? and joining a party who were just
going out, we reached the door of the bell
tower unobserved. The confusion was at
its height, and we watched it a few moments,
after which I was arou:-d by Coleman, who
whispered in an undertone, The sexton has
peached, depend upon it, and the sooner
we are off the better.
Yes, and I'll go in style too; so good bye,
and take care of yourselves, exclaimed Law
less; and springing forward, before any one
was aware of his intention, he forced his
way thro' the crowd, overturning sundry
member thereof in hi progTsy until h
- v.v.-4,-v--- "7"
reached the fire engTne, upon whichTie sea
ted himself with a bound, shouting as he
did" so. Forward, forward! do you want the
place to be burnt to the ground? Til show
you the way; give them the spun faster.fast
ef, straight on till I tell you to turn faster,
I say!' The appearance of authority, coup
led with energy and decision, will usually
control a crowd. The firemen completely
taken in by the manner of Lawless, reiter
ated his orders; the post "boys applied both
whip and spur vigorously the horses dash
ed forward; and, amidst the enthusiastic
cheering of the mob, the engine disappear
ed like a flash of lightning.
Amazement bound us as in a spell for a
few moments after Lawless had thus van
ished; but we were thinking of our own es
cape, and were drawing off from the crowd
for the purpose, when the cock-hatted in
dividual previously mentioned made his way
up to us, exclaiming as he did so Here,
you young gen'lmen, just you stop a bit will
yer ? His wusshup, the mayor, seems to
begin to think as somebody's been a mak
ing a fool of him.
A very natural idea, returned Coleman;
I only wonder it never occurred to him be
fore; as far as my limited acquaintance with
him will alio W me fto judge, the ene'eavor
appears to have been perfectly successful.
I wish you a good morning.
That's all very fine; but I must trouble yer
to come along ome; his wusshup wants to
ppeak to yer, replied the beadle, seizing
Coleman by the coat collar.
This is a pleasure his "wusshup" must
contrive to postpone till he has caught me,
answered Freddy, as with a sudden jerk he
succeeded in freeing himself from his cap
tor's grasp, while almost at the same time
he dealt him a cuff on the side of the head,
which sent hirn reeling back to the door of
the bell-tower, where, encountering the
mayor, who had just made his appearance,
he came headlong to the ground, dragging
that illustrious functionary down with him,
in a frantic endeavor to save himself Prof
iting by the confusion that ensued, Freddy
and I sprang forward, darted through the
archway, and making the best use of our
legs, soon found ourselves iu the open fields,
and quite beyond the reach of pursuit.
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- For the Care f
COUGHS, COLDS, HOARSENESS,
BRO.XCHITIS, WHOOPING-COUGH,
CROUP) ASTHMA, AND
CONSUMPTION.
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' From two eminent Physicians in
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S:r: We have given your Cherry Pectoral an
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DRS. DIEMER &. HAMPTON.
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I ha ve seen the Cherry Pectoral cure such cases
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FOR CROUP, Give an emetic of antimony, to
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son, it will not fail to cure.
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The Influenza is speedily removed by this reme
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Salem, Ohio, lJth June, 1851.
Dr. J. C. Aver:
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Our clergyman of the Baptist Church says du
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From the distinguished Professor of Chemistry and
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Brunswick, Me , Feb. 6, 1847.
DR. VALENTINE MOTT. ,
The widely celebrated Professor of Surgery fn
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"SMALL STORES." -1 852-'53.
' ' Navy Department,
Bureau of Provisions and Clothing, March 27, '52.
FROPOSALS, sealed and endorsed "Proposals
for small stores," will be received at this Bureau
until 3 o'clock P. M. on Monday, the 26th day of
April next, for furnishing aud delivering (on re
ceiving ten days' notice) at the United States Na
vy Yards at Charlestowc, Massachusetts, Brook
lyn, New York, and Gosport, Virginia, such quan
tities only of the following articles as may be re
quired or ordere i from the contractor by the Chief
of this Bureau, or by the respective commanding
officers of the said navy yards, during the fiscal
year ending June cO, 1853, Viz:
Boxes, shaving
Brushes, shaving "
Brushes, scrubbing
Brushes, shoe
Brushes, clothes
Buttons, navy, vest
Buttons, navy, coat
Buttons, dead-eye
Blacking, boxes of
Beeswax .
7.77 Combs, coarse
Combs, fine ;-
Cotton, spools of
Grass, for hats
Jackknives
Ha nd kerch iefs, cotton
Hd'kfs, silk, fancy colt. 7
Looking glasses
Mustard seed
Needles, sewing.assort.
Pepper black ,
Pepper, red
Razors, in single cases
Razor strops
Riband, hat .
Soap, shaviap, in cakes
Silk, sewing, blue black
77 Scissors
Spoons
Thread, black, white, and blue
Tape, black and white
Thimbles.
Mustard and pepper will be required at New
York only, and in the raw state.
All the articles must be of good qnality, equal to
the best of those generally used in the service, and
conformable to thesainples (all of which have been
selected and new) deposited at said navy yards,
and in this Bureau, and subject to SHch inspection
at the navy yard where delivered as the Chk f of
this Burea'u'may direct, and be in all respects sa -isfactory
to the inspecting officer, said officer to be
appointed by the Navy Department. Alt the r-.
tides to be delivered free of all incidental expense
to the Government, in proper vessels or packages,
and the price of e-ich and every a -tide must be the
8 ime at the respective places of delivery. Every
separate package in which one or more dozen of
the above articles are packed, and the hoxes,hales,
ir hbl inwhich the smie maybe ileliveredshall be
marked with their contents, the name of the con
'racteffrand the month and year when put np: and
when desir.-d, in good, substantial shipping order.
The enntnetor must establish agencies at such
stations other than his residence, that no delay
may arise in furnishing what mi be required;- nd
when the contractor or agent .fails- promptly to
comply with a requisition, the Chief of the Bureau
of Provisions and Clothing shall be authorized to
direct purchases to be made to supply tl.e deficien
cy, under the penalty to be expressed in the con
tract; the record of a requisition, or a duplicate
copy thereof at the Bureau of Provisions and cloth
ing, or at either of the navy yards aforesaid, shall
be evidence that such requisition has been ma'e
nd received.
Two or more approved sureties, in a sum eqtml
to the estimated amount of the contract, will be
required, and ten per centum in addition will be
withheld from the amount of all payments on ac
count thereof as collateral security, in addi on,
to secure its performance, and not in any event
to be paid until it is in all respects complied with;
ninety per centum of the amount of all deliveries
made will be paid by the Navy Agent within 30
days after bills duly authenticated shall have bee
presented to him.
Blank forms ot proposals may ne omaineu on
application to the Navy Agents at h'ortsmoiit ti, rM.
Hampshire, Boston, New York, Philadelphia, Bal
timore, Norfolk, Pensacola, and at this Bureau.
A record or duplicate of the letter informing a
bidder of the acceptance of his proposal will bo
deemed a notification thereof, within the meaning
of the act of 1846, ai d his bid will be made and
accepted in conformity with this understanding.
Every offer made must be accompanied (as di
rected in the actofCongress making appropriations
for the naval service for 1846- 4, approved lUth
August, l846) by a written guaranty, signed by
one or more responsible persons, to the effect that
he or they undertake that the bidder or bidders will,
if I is or their bid be accepted.enter into an obliga
tion within five days.with good and sufficient sure
ties, to furnish the supplies proposed. The Bureau
will not be obligated to consider any propwal un
less accompanied by the guaranty required by law;
the competency of the guaranty to be certified by
the Navy "Agent, District Attorney, or some officer
of the General Government known to the Bureau
Extract from the act of Congress, approved Au
gust 10, 1846.
Sec. 6. And be it further enacted, That, from
and after the passage of this act, every proposal
for naval supplies invited by the Secretary of the
Navy, under the proviso to the general appropria
tion bill for thVnavy, approved March third, 1843,
shall be accompanied by a written guaranty-signed
by one or more responsible persons, to the effect
that he or they undertake that the bidder or bidders
will, if his or their bid be accepted, enter into an
obligation in such time as may be prescribed by
the Secretary of the Navy, with good and suffi
cient sureties, to furnish the supplies proposed. No
proposal shall be considered uidess accompanied
by such guaranty. If, afterthe acceptance of a
proposal and a notification thereof to the biddei or
bidders, he or they shall fail to enter into an obli
gation within the time prescribed by the Secretary
of the Navy, with good and sufficient sureties for
fiirnisliing lhe supplies, then the Secretary of the
Navy shall proceed to contnet with some other
person or persons for furnishing the said supplies;
and shall forthwith cause the difference b tweeu
the amount contained in the proposal so guaran
tied and the amount for which he may have con
tracted for furnishing the said supplies for the
whole period of the proposal to be charged up a
gaint said bijder or bid ers, and his or their guar
antor or guarantors; and the same may be immedi
ately recovered by the United States, for the use
of the Navy Depsirtment, in an action of debt a
gainst either or all of said persons." 12 4w
A L H E LIT B. ST i T II ,
iCEXT, C95IMISSION MERCHANT, ASD
Drj Goods Broker, New fork.
TENDERS his services to the Merchants, Plan
ters and citizens of the Southern States, and
;ir,Hiiiul in mi hiisinpsrt inliisliiie either in
tha an la of Produce sir Merchandize, or the pur
chase of Dry Goods, Groceries, Crockery, Shoe,
flla PHrnitnre. f'urriaire. Musical and Asricill-
tural instruments, Bagging, Rope, Drugs, Medi
cine, &.c. He flatters himself as a purchaserof
goods for Southern Merchants his experience will
enable him to give entire satisfaction lo the Mer
chants who may entrust to hirn their orders.
REFERENCES:
His Exeellencv Charles Manly, Raleigh.
William Hill, Secretary of State, do.
G. VV. Mordeeai, Pres't B'k of State, do.
Dr. J. Q. Watson, Pres't Ma. In. Co., do.
B. F. ftloore, Esq., Attorney Gen., do.
MathewSuaw, Esq., Washington.
Hon. J. R. J. Daniel, Weldon.
Andrew Joyuer, Esq., do.
R. H. Lewis. Esq., Greensboroogh, Ala.
New York, August t .1850. 3 Ktf.
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P, S-Also a fine lot of Piano Stools, and the
best assortment of new sheet music, the must
fashionable of the da v.
Raleigh, Jan, lfi, 1852.
Come at Last
BAGS Superior Biirk wheat Flour.
500 pounds best soft shell Almonds,
20 Drums best Figs,
4 Barrels soda Crackers
Just received and for sale by
L B. H'ALKER.
7 Raleigh, Dec 26th,1851.
THE GREAT BRITISH QUARTERLY REVIEWS,
. AfTD
BLAf KWOOB'S MAGAZI.1E.
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Continue to publish the following British Peri
odical viz.
THE LONDON QUARTERLY REVIEW,
THE EDINBURGH REVIEW,
THE NORTH BRITISH REVIEW,
THE WESTMINSTER REVIEW and
BLACKWOOD'S EDINBURGH MAUAZSNE.
T!ie.-e Reprints have now been in successful op
eration in this country for twenty years, and their
circulation is constntly on the increase notwith
standing the competition they encoitiit-'r from Amer
ican periodicals of a sioi'lardtss aud from numer
ous Eclectics and Mazines made up of selections
from foreign periodicals. This fct -hows clearly
the hih estimation in which they are held by the
intelligent reading public, and ffirds a guarantee
that they are established on a firm basis, and wi ll
be continued without interruption.
Althoixrh'these works aie distinguished by the
political shades above indicated, yet but a small
portion of their contents is devoted 10 political sun
jects, It is their literary character which gives
1 hem their chief value, and in that they stand con
fessedly firabove all other journals of their class.
Blackwood, still under the masterly guidance of
Christopher North, maintains its ancient celebrity,
and is, at this time, unusually attractive, from the
serial works of BuUver and other litera ry notables,
written for that in:njraz'oe, and first appearing in its
columns both in Great Britain and in the United
States. Such works as "The Caxtons" and "My
New Novel," (lioth by Bulwer), " My Peninsular
Sledal,' "The Green Hand," and other serials, of
which numerous rival editions are issued by the
leading publishers in this country, have to he re
printed iy those publishers from the pagesof Black
wood, after it has been issued by Messrs. Scott &
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Payments to be made in all cases in advance.
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CLUBBING.
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bove prices will he allowed to Clubs orderiug (our
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woiks. Thus: Four copies of Blackwood or of
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copies oflhe four Reviewsand Blackwood for 30
and so on.
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. The postage on these Perodicl has, by the
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thus ensuring their speedy, safe, and regular de
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always addres"d7post-pxid. to ihe Piihlishers,
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Entrance 54 Gold street.
N. B. L. S. &. Co. have recently published,
and havenowforale,theFARMERS(;UIDE,"
hy Henry Stephens of Kdinburg. and Prof. Norton
of Yale College, New Haven, complete in 2 vols.,
royal octavo, containing 1600 pages, 14 steel and
600 wood engravings. Price, in muslin 'binding,
86 ; in paper covers, for the mail. 85.
It E M O V A L
JAMES LITCHFORD would respectfully in
form his customers and friends, tht he has re
moved his Store to his Old Stand on Wilmington
Street, few rfeps east of the Maiket House.
Raleigh, Jamiary2
goMET III G NICE. '
JUST RECEIVED, 150 gallons of the best
Cherry-stone Oysters spiced, put up in one
gallon tins, and warranted to keep six months.
I wouH just ay here, that I have made an ar
rangement with a gentleman on the Eastern shore
of Virginia, to keep me supplied wilhthem ; and
the citizens may be assured that I will supply them
on the best terms ; and thos at a distance that
may want to buy to sell again, have just to send
in their erders, and they shall make a handsome
profit. L. E. IVALKER.
Raleljfh, Jan.2 1852. 1 tf.
TVOTICE. Willbes ldat Public for cash. Sale
at the Court House in the town of Halifax on
the 15ih day of May next, the following tracts of
Land lying and being in the County of Halifax,nr
o much thereof as will satisfy the taxes due there
on and unpaid fi r the year 1850, to wit:
Monroe Fort's land. 550 acres, adjoining
the lands of Mrs. Martha Pope & others,
listed by Wm. H. P"pe; taxes due ( 83
Howell Read's land, 262 acres, adjoining
the land of Mrs-Ann Mangum &. others;
taxes due, 3 36
Nancy Carter's land, 90 acres, adjoining
the lands of John B. Newsom and others;
taxes due, 93
Harriett Mi nton's la nd, 2 acres, adjoining
Edward Tillery; taxes due, 25
Reuben Higgs land, 40 acres on Ricky
Swamp, Hiljoining Joshua VVatMin; taxes 51
Norwood's Heirs land, 150 acres, adjoining
John II. Carlisle and others: taxes, 76
Sneed's Heirs land, 75 acres, adjoining the
la nds of John 11 Carlisle and others; taxes 38
Roacke's Heirs lat d,40acres,ai!joining the
. lands of James Moore and others, taxes 20
W. VV. BRICKELL. ShfT.
Halifax. April 2.1852 13
WESTERN HOTEL.
THIS HOTEL, ashort distance West or theCap
itol Square, is opened for the accommodation of
the Travelling Community, and. the Proprietor would
be much pleased to board gentlem'-n hy the week,
month or year. He will use his best efforts to please
and render comfortable, all who may visit him, and
he respectfully solicits a share of public patronage.
His Stables will be atteuded to by au active aud at
tentive Hostler.
WM. T. BAIN.
Jan. 7th tf.
CARRIAGE MAKING.
THE Subscriber would respectively inform the
Public, that he still continues to carry on the a
bove business iu all its branches, and is oonstantly
manufacturing and baa oil hand aud for sale, al
descriptious of
CARRIAGES, BUGGIES, ROCKAWAYS,
Indeed every variety of work in his line of business,
which he offers for sale low, and warranted to be ol
the best workmanship and materials.
Thankful for past encouragement, he solxits a con
tinuance of the same. His establishment is about
100 yards east of the Baptist fhurch.
WILLIS D. WILLIAMS,
Raleigh. Jan. 9, 1852. 24
FRESH DRUGS, MEDICINES, & C.
WILLIAMS, I1A1UO0D, &(0.
ARE now receiving large addi
tions to their slock of
DRUGS, MEDICINES,
CHEMICALS,
PAINTS, OILS, DYESTUFFS,
Window Glass, Perfumery, 'cr $'c.
from the most reliable Houses in the Northern
Cities, which have been purchased with an eye
single to their purity, and are offered for sale at
such prices and on such terms as shall compare
favorably with any house in the State.
Physicians, Country Merchants, and Dealers
genera Ity, will do well to give lis a call before pur
chasing, feeling assured we shall not fail to
please both in point of price and quality. ,
Ovdi-rs promptlj attended to, and particular at
tention given to packing and forwarding.
Family Medicines and Prescriptions compound
ed at all hours oflhe day and night, by a compe
tent person; with neatness and despatch.
We tender our most sincere thanks to the citi
zens of Raleigh and the surrounding ennntry f
the long and liberal patronage we Nve receive!
and trust by untiring zea and eneify to p lea
in tho prosecution of our business, to merit it
con'iDnaece.
Ksleigi A pr'J , 185 . 2-Sir
WANT; D
AT the NVuse River Oil Mills, 5000 bushels of
Col son seed, Flax sped and Pahna-Christe or fac
tor Oil lleans, for which cash and the market price
will be given.
; :' : : -. " -. - frf . .
Steam Saw M ill.
I BEG leave to call the attention of builders and
persons wishing to purchase Lumber to my
STEAM SAW MILL XKAR RALEIGH,
WHERE THEY CAN BE
supplied with any kiud, at the shortest notice. Also
sawed Laths of the best quality at SI 00 per M.
T. II. SNOW.
Jnlv IS. 33-lV
BOOKS ! liOOKS ! BOOK: : !!
IIEXRY I). 1Hl.ER,
Publisher, Bookseller, and Stationer, No. 1, Fay
etteville Street, Raleigh, N. V.
HAS always on hand a lare and general collec
tior cT Law, Medical, Theological, Classical,
Voyages, Travels, Novels and Miscellaneous Hooks
ALSO, a very extensive assortment of SCHOOL
; OOKS, &c. Blank Books, Ledgers, Journals, Day
Books, Check Books, and any other kind that may
be wanted, manufactured to order. Toguthor with a
general assortment of STATIONERY.
Particular aftentiou given to filling all orders com
plete from Booksellers, Merc ants, Teachers and pri
vate individual. And every article in his line sold
at the lowest prices for cash or approved credit, either
at wholesale or retail.
All new Works received as soon as published,
Raleigh ov. P, 1850. 48-y
HENRY 1). TURNER
WlIOLESALi: AND RETAIL
Bookseller & Stationer.
No. 1 Fayetteville Street,
RALEIGH NORTH CAROLINA,
Has constantly on hand, and for sale, at the lowest
prices, a large and well selected asortment of
LAW, MEDICAL, SCHOOL,
THEOLOGICAL, AND MIS.
CELLANEOUS BOOKS.
ALSO, FINE EDI
TIONS OK BI.
HI ACS AND
PRAYER BOOKS
I EVERY VARIETY OF BlNDIfcG AND SlZE.
And receiving regularly all the N EW WORKS in
the various department of Literature.
SCHOOL BOOKS.
He respectfully solicits the attentiou of School
Teachers engaged in the instructioa of youth, to their
assortmeutof SCHOOL BOOKS, which is very ex
tensive, comprising the most VALUABLE WORKS
now in use.
AT THE NORTH CAROLINA
MUSIC STORE
Received this day, another s'ipply of new and
fashionable Music, a lot of fine Guitars and
fine Cocoa wood Flutes by
K. W. PETERSILIA.
Raleieh. Doc. 13. 18.51.
Just to Hand,
5BARREI.S Soda and Butter Crackers.
10 Boxes Raisins.
20 J do do
400 lbs. soft shell Almonds,
300 lbs. fresh Pecan Nuts.
L. B. WALKER.
March 19,1852. 9gllt
W. II. PEPPER,
RETURNS his grateful acknowledgements lo
the public for the liberal patronage bestowed
upon his establishment, and gives further notice,
that his efforts will be,ontinually to please all
who fairor him with their calls.
Raleigh, Feb. 11, IS5-4. if 3
A LITTLE BE TTER . YE T
THE Subscriber has just r rive ddirect fromth
North a supply of ihe beet quality of curled hair
which will enable him to manufacture a superior
qnality of Hair Mattresses.
He would resrectfuliy inform the Public that he
can furnish them with the best articles in his line
a cheap as they can be bought in New York.
Persons from the neighboring villages and counties,
who have heretofore sent North, can provide them
selves with as good an article of work, and at as
low a price, by sending theirorders tome, as I am
well prepared and will furnish them at the shortest
notice at prices ranging from $4 to $30.
Also constantly ..nil hand, the rh improved
SHUCK and COTTON MATTRESSES and
at the lowest prices. Also Sofas, Lounges and
Easy-Chairs manufactured in various styles,
Also.repai'ingandrenoVMting old Hair Mattresses.
&.C., done at the shortest notice.
All orders thankfully received and promptly at.
tended to. Ware Ro- m on F vetteville St., two
doors above the YARCROl'GH House.
J. HENRY HARRISS,
Upholsterer and Mattress Msker.
February 27, 1852. f 7 3m
W. L. POMEROY,
(SUCCESSOR TO POM EROY&. O'NEAL,)
Book Seller and Stationer,
No 16, Fa vetteville Street, Raleigh,
HAS on hand a very Urge and valuwl le collec
tion of Theological, Law, Medical, Scientific, Ag
ricHltura!, Miscellaneous. ?3chol Books, lilajik
Books and Stationery of all kinds.
Prices very low call and examine. 8 I r
March 5, 1852. I
ill. C. MUTUAL IVMHAM i: 10MPA!V.
RALEIGH, N. C.
'IMIIS COMPANY insures the lives of indi
viduals fur one year, a term of years, or ti.r
life on the mutual principle, the assured for life
participating in all the profits of the Company.
For policies granted fi rthe w hide term of life,
when the premium lhrefor amounts to 80, a
nine may be given for one half the amount of the
premium bearing interest at 6 per cent, without
guaranty. t
The prompt manner in which all losses have
been paid by this Company, together with the
low rates of premium, present great inducements
,o such as are induced to insure.
Slaves are insured for a term of from one Im
five years, for Iwc-thirds their value.
A l losses are paid within 90 days after satisfac
tory proof is presented. (
DIRECTORS.
Charles E. Johnson,
Wm. VV. Holder,
Wm. D Cooke,
W m. It. Scott,
Wm. H. Jones,
F. ;. Hill,
Sen ton Gales.
Win-D. Hay wood,
James F. Jordan,
Perrin Busbee,
yll. VV. Hnste,',
7 Wm. II. MrKee,
Charles B. Root,
OFFICERS.
Dr. Charles E. lohnson,
William 1. IIaywo4id,
j James F. Jordan,
Wiliiam II. Jones
I'errin Busbee,
President ,
Vice President,
Secretary,
Treasurer,
Attorney.
) Medical Board tf
i Consultation.
Charles E. Johnson, M. D.
William II. McKee, M. D.
Richd. B Haywod, M. D.
William D. Cooke,
13-. Wm. R. Scotr, Executive Committee
Charles B. Root, )
J. HERSMArVGVneraZ Agent.
For further information, the public are referred
o the pamphlets,, and forms of proposal, which
may be obtained at the office of the Company, oi
any of its agencies. j
Communications shouUI be adilressed.fpost paid)
to JAMES F. JORDAN, Secretary.
Dec. G, 1851. ! ltf.
A PROCLAMATION.
By His Excellency D.1TID S. RLI)Cw
emor or tbe State or Aortb ( sr&Hiia.
V17IIKKEAS. thrce-fifihs of ihe whole number
of members of each lkiuse of ihV General1
Assembly did at the last session pass the following;
Act : j
AN ACT to amend the Constitution of'Nor'.h Cat--olina.
j
Whereas, The freehold qua lificiition nnw re
quired for Ihe electors for niemtK-rs of the Senate
conflicts with the fundaiiietnal principles ol liberty f
Therefore, j
Sec 1. Be it enacted by the General Assembly'
of Ihe Stole of North Carolina, and it is hereby en-,
acted by the authority of the name, three-fifths of the
whole inimLrr of members of each House concur,
rin,ihat the second cla use of third section of the
first Article of the amended Constitution ratified
ny the people of North Carolina mi the second Mon
day of November, A. D., 18; 5, be amended by
striking out the words "and possessed ofa treehold
within the same district of fifty acres of land for
six months next before and at the day of f lection,'
so thai the sa-id clause of said section shall read as
follows : All free white men of he age of t went'
one years (except aa is hereinafter declared) who
have been inhabitants of any one district wilhin the
Stitetwelve months immediately preceding the day
of any election and shall have paid public taea
"hall oo entitled to vote for a member of the 8eiw
ate. s
Sec. 2- Be it further enacted, Thai the fiover.
nor of the State be, and he is hereby directed to is.
sue his Proclamation to the people of North Caro.
lina, at least sx months before the next election lor
members oflhe General Assembly.setting forth the
purport of this Act and the amendment In the Con.
stilution herein proposed, which Proclamation shall
be accompanied by true and perfect copy ol the
Act, authenticated by the certificate of the Secre
tary of State,- and both the Proclamation and the
copy of this Art, the Governor of the State shall
cause to be published in all the newspapers of this
State and posted in the Court Houses of the res-,
pective Counties in this Stale, at least six months
efore the election of members to the next General
Assembly, i
Head three times and agreed lo by three-fifths
of the whole number of members of esch House
respectively, and ratified in General Assembly, this
he 24th day of January, 1851.
J. C. DOUBIN, S. H. C.
VV. N. EDWARDS, S. S.
State or North Carolina, )
QJftce of Secretary of State.
I William Hill, Secretary of State, in and for
the State of Korth Carolina, do hereby certify that
the forewoing is a true and perfect copy of an Act
of the General Assembly of this State, drawn off
rom the origin;' I on file in this offie. Given tin.
der my hand, this 31st dav of December, 18.1.
WM. HILL, Sec'y of State.
Akd Whereas, the said Act provides for men.
ding th Constitution of the State of North Caror
lina so as to confer on every qualified voer for the
House of Commons the right to vote also forth
Senate';
Sew, therefore, to the end that it may be made
known that if the aforesaid amendment lo the Con.
stitution shall be agreed to by two thirds of the
whole representation in each house of the ncx
General Assembly, it will then be submitted to the
people for ratification, I have issued this my Proc.
a mation in conformity with the provisions of the
efore recited Act.
In testimony whereof, David S. Retd, Governor
of the State of North Carolina, hath hereunto set
his hand fend caused the Great Seal of said Stats
to be affined.
r I" jb2 1 Done at the City of Raleigh, on
L-- J the thirty-first day of December, i
the year of our Lord, one thousand eight hundred
and fifty one, and in the 76th year of our Indepen
dance. By the Governor, ;
DAVID S. REID.
Thomas &itt! J'-. Private Sc.
Persona into whose hands this Proclamation may
fall, will please see that a copy of it is posted up
in the Conit Honse of their respective Counties.
Raleigh, Jan. 15, 1853. ltd