Weeding Onions. sAtf Irishman employed
on a farm near this city, was some days since
set about weeding an onion bed, and with ihe
weeds pulled op a number of the largest onions.
Upon being asked why he did so, he rpplied
that it was to Have room Jor the litlle'ones to
grow, sure (Tbid.
-
Mr. James Wade ol iew York, has married
Miss Lucy Fur. O, Lucy -fur, hat a-malch.
. Queer, Association, A contemporary :n-
jr
tending to make a heading for some small ar
ticles, wrote 'Shreds and Patches.' The com
positor made it 'Shad and F caches P
Poetry. A bottle of ink thrown at a sheet
oi paper.
A dry joke. To get thirsty in your sleep
and dream of drinking.
Sharp Shooting. Shooting at the edge ol
"a razor, and splitting the ballet in two.
Called for Kindness. Killing- a musguito
on another persons nose.
The curious editor of the Boston Post has
beeoiout.' lately. He seems to have made a
discovery.
c Ladies who take the air of these fine even
ings on the piazzas of hotels not a hundred
miles from town, should remember that if Jthe
iroon is fto sweet,' her light is also powerful
enough to make visible some (kings which
ought not to be seen.'
1 The devil's in the moon for mischief '
sure and sartin I
'Knock again if you wish to co; m,' as the
hollow tree remarked to the woodmaivs axe.
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A DICTIONARY .
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A, S. Lund. Mem. Acad. N. S. Philadei. S
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emancipate them froma state of bondage to
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We!
the
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ruanuiactures, as may
cOb, heavings !' cried a nice old lady the
other day, 'if the world 2: ?s ccrae to an c r.d
next year, what s,hall I do for snuff?'
'That man is a fool says Dow, Jr., 1 ivho
wastes his time in trying to lay salt on the tail
of to-morrow.'
' .
The Moon UninUabited. An old lady'who
had been reading the fam6us moon story very
attentively, remarked with emphasis, that the
idea of the moon's being inhabited was incred
ible to believe ; 'for,' said she, 'what becomes
of the.pecple in the n-ew moon, when there is
nothing left of it but a i i t tie struck?'
It is said, however well young ladies mav
be versed in grammar, but very few of them
are able to decline matrimony.
before which of us has ne t childhood been
a thousand times called by music,nnd to which
of us has she hot spoken, and asked, 'are the
rosebuds which I gave thee not yet blown V
Alas! blown indeed they are, but thev were
pale, white rose.
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FALL SUPPLY
I HAVE i
oived niy Fall supply of
just rece
.u.iiy Grcceriesand other artices, io wit
CciTee, different qualities,
IMolassts and Candles,
Uacon, Lard, Flour, Meal and Corn,
Spool, Flax and hoe Thread,
OOli
and
upner Liiatuer,
Large quantity of uubfeached homespun,
Powder arid Shut,;
Mullets, Ko. 1.
Siioe Blacking,
, Soaps, dill'trent kinds,
Plough lines for farmers,
llice and Salt, Nails and Iron,
Vinegar, Snuff, window glass and putty,
Crockery and Tinware.
J. Pv. WIilTAKh.il.
, August 27.
Iialesh
BANKRUPT LAW.
ixh, unoeisigned he& paid some attention
to the Pankrunt Liw. and is prepared to
draft Petitions, &c, iq a correct manner, and
at the sncrtesirnotice.
VV.AV. HOLDEN.
July 27. 1S42.
V A IS TK D AT rill a U FF J C K ,
A few dressed BUCK SKINS, for which the high
est Cash pnee wiU le given.
lPh Aumtst.
JDK. EUHL'
RESTORER OF THE BLOOD,
FOB
CHRONIC AND OTHER DISEASES
WHETHER produced by bile, phlegm, from in
ternal morbid matters, arising from badly cur
ed bldsdisorders, from the use of mercury, calomels
baik, &c; or (in females') from the change of life, a,
specified in the Pamphlet
Price per Bottle $1 ; Pint $1 50 ; Quart $3.
Anti Syphilitic Syrup. This Medicine is in all
Venereal Disorders a certain remedy, and the patient
will feel himself somewhat benefitted in twenty-four
hours. Price per Bottle : Pint, $1 50 ; Quart, $3.
Abyssinia Mixture, -elebrated for its speedy and
perfect removal ol Gonorrhoea and Gleet ; also of
the fearful results-consequent on its improper treat
ment. A benefit will be visible in 12 hours. Price,
fourth of a pint $1 50 ; half pint, $3 ; pint, $5.
Gold Mine Balsam, for Billious and-Nervous Af
fections, Cold3, &c. Price, 50 Cents.
Aromatic Extract, liniment for Indigestion, Cold
ness in the Stomach, Numbness or Weakness in the
Limbs, Rheumatism, &c. Four ounces, 50 cents,
half pint, gl, pint, $2.
Dcpiirative Powder, for Billious affectionsBilhous
Fever, Headache, Diseases of tha Eyes, &c. which
is to be taken in the Restorer. 50 cents per box.
Japan Ointment , for Piles, which is to be applied
besides the Restorer. ' 1.
Bengal Ointment, for Tetter, Ringworm, Salt
Rheum, Scaldhead, Eruptions of the Skin, and Foul
Ulcers ; is to be applied besides the Restorer. $1.
Universal or Strengthening Plaster, for Diseases
of the Chest, Dysjiepsia, Inflammatory Rheumatism,
Palsy, Paralysis, ice. winch is in most all these cases
to be used besides the Restorer. 50 cents per box.
The Restorer ,nxd all other above mentioned Med
icines, are of Dr. Kuhl's own discovery, and are pre
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Medicine?, their properties and natmre, see Dr. K's.
P;i:rjpu:et, wherein will likewise be found directions
for their use, and numerous testimonials ; which ac
company every Medicine, and may likewise be had,
gratis, at the office of Dr.K. or of his agents, by mail.
AGENTS IN NORTH CAROLINA.
Dr. N. L. STITH'S Drug Store, Raleigh.
Biannock Sc Woollen, Wentworth, Rockingham.
J. &. R. Sloan, Greensboro ugh, Guilford.
James Brannock, Waterloo, Guilford.
Ilargrave.GaiUierdcCo. Lexington, Davidson.
Jenkins cc Biles, Salisbury, Rowan.
"J. M. A. Drake, Athborough, Randolph.
Price, Dickinson & Co. x anceyviile, Caswell.
James R. Galium,
S Perry,
C. C. Henderson,
B. Gates,
J. F. & C.Phifer,
June 30, 1842.
Milton, Caswell.
Kernersvilie, Stokes.
Lincolnton.
Charlotte.
Concord.
3y
WOULD rent he House an. I Lot in which
1 formerly lived, near the Gum Spring, cr
baiter it for young negroes.
J. II. KIRKIJAM.
Raleish, July 23, 1S42. 26
THIS establishment, situated r.tar the late
:Coltage,'on the West side of the State Square
has been re-opened, and re-fitted, and re-furnished
with ihe best liquors, that have ever
reached the City of'Raleigh. To be short, the
Bar of No. 1. is now the most complete Ertr,
in the City.
The Proprietor, has also made preparation,
to furnish, st any time, and at all times, sup
pers, snacks, and relishes something more
than a cracker and a piece of cold h'am. All
that I ask, is to give No. 1. a fair trial, and it
will prove to be ahead of the Foshinn!
May 20, 1S42. VvM. FOWLER,
FAXCY.M USICJE WELLERY
AND BU Y GOODS.
1
1
rpE-lANKFUL for the encouragement they
A. have heretofore received, iulorm their
Iricnds and the public in general, that they
opened at their new stand, corner of Fayette
ville and Harget streets, a choice assortment
of Goods in the above branches, by far larger
than formerly kept, and a?they ahvavs seiFat
very moderaie prices, they hope to merit 3 con
tinuance of favors. Their new supply con
sists in.
COXFECTIONARIES a fresh and large
assortmpht.
PERFUMER Y-r-choice articles.
MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS finest to
the lowest quality.
ROOKS especially, for children.
FENCING AND BOXING APPARA
TUS every thins: in this line.
FANCY GOODS a veiy great variety.
GAMES AND TOYS.
lzi ri.iv i , oi iiiie joiu anu Oliver, as
well n German Silver and Pinchback.
DRY GOODS.
In fact the variety of articles on hand are very
numerous, all of which will be scld on reason
able terms for cash.
G. W. ec C. GRIM ME,
Corner Fayetieville & HarL-el sss.
Rakish, Jun. 17, 1S42. " C2
PERHAPS tlieVefs no o&e vthois receiving
in this City, i better and greater variety of
Confectionaries, Faucy articles. In addition
to what I haye heretofore advertised, I have
the pleasure iq offering to rhy former' custom
ers and friends, the following choice articles:
Oranges and Lemons,
Iristf Potatoes,
Sperm Candles by the box,
Tallow Candles by tae bosr,
White Wax Candles,
,Sugar and Coffee and Teas,
Pulverized Sugars,
Crush Sugars,
Best Principe Cigars Regalia Cigars.
Nutmegs Liquor Flasks,
Hearth Paint CanarySeed,
Dried Beef Bologna Sausage,
Pine Apple Cheese,
Preserved Ginger,
Candies, assorted,
f Coco Cake Nuts, assorted,
French Candies,
Mrs. Miller's Snuff in bottles and bladders,
Pine Apple Cologne, g,
Otto of Roses Fresh Figs,
Raisins in large and small boxes,
Sweet Meats and Jellies assorted,
Toys, &c. Fancy Boxes, -
Work Baskets Canary Cages,
Soda Crackers Fresh Pickles,
Wines of various kinds,
Mustard,
First rate Chewing Tobacco,
Smoking Tobacco.
STEPHEN L. TUCKER.
Raleigh, April 29. i: 14
TO PRINTERS. A Compositor who has serv
ed his time in the Oihce of "The North Caro
lina Standard," and can come recommended for. so
briety, capability and industry, wants a situation in
some Ofliee in North Carolina or the adjoining States
(tj-Address tbe Editor of the "Standard."
Raleigh, July 9, 1S42. " 24 f.
NEIL BROWN respectfully informs the
citiz ns of Raleigh and cf the county, thai
he still continues to carry on the hatters busi
ness at his shop, just below the Governor's
house, "where he would be happy to accommo
date all v. ho may favor him with their calls. He
wi;l afso work up Racoon fur for any person
who may wish it. Farmers would find it great
ly to their advantage, in buying wool hats for
their negroes, to give him a call first
Raleigh, May 27. m 18 C
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