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THE INDIAN ELIXIR,
A CUR E FOR


CoUghS Asthma. dS inflammation Of the LWngS
Is vegetable extract of agreeable taste, and eer
tain in its happy results The secret of making this
pleasant elixir communicated by an Indian chief
mediciner as he called, 10 English physician
attached to the command of Gen Wolfe, after the ca
pitulation of Quebec, acl of gratitude for some
favor he had received during the progress of that affair
Shortly after this transaction the professional gentle
recalled (by the decease of some wealthy
nexons home,) to the possession of an ample for
Although the doctor abandoned his former pur-
suits he renquished the practice oil the ''Indan
Elixir, which he prescribed TO very great extent with
receiving any compensation whatever except the
reward which attends the performance of good action
After the death of the doctor, from the humane
motives. his descendants continued the use of the re-
ceipt for long time, our numerous testimonials will
show, till the increasing demand made necessary that
they should form some such arrangement should de
liver them from the trouble, and yet diminish IFS
usefulness. The heir, therefore, finally wed to do
the business entirely by agency; making only mod
eTale charge, as merely tOdefray the expenses of pre-
parng the medicine With view 10 this object. the
executors have appointed c. E. HOLT the sole agent
for North America and the West India Islands who
will reside in NewYork and appoint such subagents
as in his Judgment, necessity may require. Cerlifr
Gates and letters Of recommendation may be had of the
agents, where many of the originals may be examined
which would satisfy the most fastdous. Asthe article
is not sold with desire to make the profit an object
the folly of false represenon must appear obvious to
every reasonable person.-Price 81 per boIte 90 10
For sale by THOMAS LoRiNGs General Agent al the
Office of the North Carolina Standard, Raleigh. Also,
by W1LLrAM WARE, Wilmington, N. c.
May Stb, 1880. 1'f'f .}ss' .i5is2s 236.tf
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FROM THE OLD DOMINION.
EIIDGE AND HUMRUG.

The learned nonsense of the legal profession is
happily shown up in the subjoined article which
we copy from one of our exchange papers. The
case is simply stated in the first line-Tom strikes
Dick with a cane; now if action be brought
where is thepeceaity of all this useless multipci-
" Of t-ords which, in nine out of ten, have
0 naaner of meaing? Is it done to cheat the
unsuspecting-to gull the credulous The day
will come when the march of wholesome, sound
healthy reform, will reach the huge mass of abom-
inations now hidden from public detestation under
the specious phrase of 'Common Law But
here is the extract:
LAw-Tom strikes Dick with cane about
as big your little finger. Dicks lawyer
would tell the story somewhat in this way 'And
that whereas the said Thomas, at said town, ol
the year and day last aforesaid, in, on, and upon
the body OF the said Richard, against the peace
and dignity of the good people OF this State, then
and there being. did. of his malice aforethought
with force and arms make most violent and
outrageous assault, and inflicted great many
and divers deadly blows kicks, cuffs, stabs
knocks, thruss, contusions, bruises. gashes
wounds hurts, fractures, cuts, ualnages, and IN
iuries, In and the person of him, the said
Richard at over about, around, and under his
the said Richards head, neck, face, arms, breast
sides, back, stomach, hips, thig hs, knees, legs
shins, and heels, with divers sticks, staves poles
canes, cudgels bludgeons, clubs logs of wood
brickbats, stones, guns, dirks. swords, daggers
pistols, cutasses blunderbusses, and boarding
spikes: then and there seized grabbed, held
grasped, griped and cIinched, in the hands, paws,
fists, claws and clutches oil him the said Thomas
70 the great and everlasting enormous. monstrons
barbarous, base, inhuman. disastrous. horrible,
dreadful, heinous, shocking. shameful ignonin-
ious, destructive, deleterious savage, atrocious,
terrible. and vile injury, detriment, harm, dam
age. mischief, disparagement, terror, torture,
agony. loss. disgrace, shame. and dishonor OF
him, the said Richard, my client"
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TUNTO ACADEMY,

TUNTO ACADEMY This institution, IL
81 miles northweSt from HilSbOrough, Orange coun-
ty, N. c. and miles north of Mason Hall, enjoys
location in the midst of agreeable neghboThOod
rounded by pleasant country, which exceedingly
pure and SalubrIous atmosphere peaceful secusion
and other important advantages, combine 10 render II
peculiarly eligible and inviting. Here the student is
invited by the prospect of study, uninterrupted by Ill
health, and those other causes which frequently so
much rerard the progress of youth Here the path 10
virtue and honorable distinction lies open before him.
with few but rural alluremenlS 10 withdraw him from
the pursuit, with comparatively few temptations TO lead
him astray. ,t't 80 20
The student who comes here is forthwith incorporat-
ed into family, which, hitherto, has been contented
and happy one over whom parental government is
exercised, and vglant eye kept He Immediately
becomes the subject of all fathers solicuGe,
tions and anxietieS. ..-.- ~ ..-- I'd.
As it is designed that this institution shall be CLASH
cal school of the highest grade classical literature
sttuIes distinct department, under the immediate and
particular supervision of the Principal himself. Am
pie provisions are made to prepare students for any OF
the Universities of the country, to impart to those
who design only to take academical course a
thorough acquaintance with classical literature.
The English department, which is seperate and dis
tinc is under the direction of efficient and compe
tent instructors that all requisite facilities a
forded for the prosecution of such English studies
are generally prosecuted in Academies of the highest
grade. -.'-5 8 - -t
The Principal is how making extensive additions TO
his accommodations for boarders; so that in a short
time rooms will be open for l8 20 boarders Good
board can also be procured in the neighborhood.
Tuition in The Classical Department, per session OF
5 months, SIP so .- 10 'a - +.t
English Department, So per session.
Board per month, exclusive Of lights, 81 SO. g.,
The present session will end the 18th June next.
I5 The next session will commence on the 18th
of July. E s.. 3. rcvst - F'sa --a-. y
Those who mey wish to correspond with the Princi-
pal of this Academy, will please to address him as
postmaster at Junto
- March @, 1S39.r-se-- 230-SW.- eOw.
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VTNHIS preparation Ca waSh) is applied to The part
i affected, and without the disagreeable necessity
of extracting the toolh Instantly removes the most
excruciaing PAIN By gurgling The throat il complete
ly remedies cancer disease prevalent among
children. By swallowing a teaspoonful morning and
evening, an acid or foul stomach is corrected. II
sweelens the BREATH and is the best cleanser and pre-
server Of the teeth, now known Those who desire to
obtain this article must be particular to inquire fol
Hoits Cure for the Poothache, others are in the
market and he would wish to- assume the merit OF
censure which justly belongs to another. Among he
thousands who have used Hos Cure for the TOoIhache
no instance is known otitS having failed in cectng
perfect cure zrsa III :...AL : 4 "a, ts.# at 81.
The following letter, attesting to the efficacy OF
H0stS Cure tOT the TOOtbdche," is from gentleman
we'll known in the literary world the author of the
Letters about the Hudson, and other productions OF
merit; and will, undoubtedly, be read with interest,"
pleasure bear testimony to the efficacy OF your CURE
FOR TOOTH ACHE" II has been used IN my family
and proved entirely successful in giving Immediate
and permanent relief TO of the most irritating ana
disagreeabe pains that 'flesh is heir to-Viz: the
tookhEdche mo .. your very obliged, DC
.g FREEMAN HUNT.
New York March, Is 1889.
l. For the Toothache-Hold the wash in the mouth till
the pain censes.i - p ~ - re
For acid stomach-Swallow a Tea spoon full morning
and night. '5-e '.'i
For Cleaning Teelh---Tsei it with a brush, which
also Sweetens The Breath sa-7-.s-s- - 9 f.ss-
NJ The above medicine is for sale at the Office of
THE NORTH CAROLINA STANDARD. Price so
eems per boe-wil be sold at liberal discount by
the quantity. .fyz T. LORING,s General Agent.
For. sale also by WILLIAM WILLIAM WARE Of Wilmington n C.
Raleigh, Feb. 8, 1888. ''- s'.i3-E - 'ti 223tf.
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T.gLUqREE PROPERTr
FOR ISALEf OR LEASE

!, FUhs SALE OK LEASE 51sk n
- A large and commodious DWELL
FIla ING, with every convenience for a fam
sItH lily residence, adjacent to the village of
eAssss Enfield, in Halifax county, NJ C.s a
wellimproIed tract GLAND, ofbetween six and
suPerioIsLAND, of near nine hundred acres, about
three miles from the village: Also, a suitable Ia
Y.Et3N for an extensive business. Also, eommo-
dious STORE HOUSE, with Ware-H House, Gin
House, and other conveniences connected with it.
Said propertys is situated at very convenient dis
tance from the Raleigh and Wilmington rail road,
and can he purchased separately or together, on
terms to suit purchasers. For further particulars
apply TO .s.-f....s - f. "A. SOUTHALI,.
Enfield, N. c., June II, 1880 243-3t.
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900 ACRES OF VALUARTErANn
0VO 4s -s-tilA FOR SALE sTF3I9E ID 10Y

The Subscriber, wishing 10 remove 10 the West of.
terS for Sale his very valuable plantation living
miles North OF Raleigh on the road leading 10 xford
ana within one and half miles Of the Raleigh and
CASTOR Rail Road has fs-1r,e,t.fs s.s4 ~ = e . ~
About $50 acres of this land have been Cultiyated
IN Cotton, Indian Corn, Wheat and other grain the
residue lies IN its neutral state, covered with Oak
HICKORY and elegant Pine Timber. 1t has ON il good
Frame Dwelling House and other necessary outbuiId.
ngs with number of remarkably fine Springs and
valuable MILL SEAT, a stream which rarely
fails except for short period in The droughls Of SUM
mer. The Situation is in high and healthy part of
the county, and would make desirable residence
to any person wishing to locate Raleigh Per-
sons disposed TO purchase requested to call and
view the premises. -. T.. ..f. -. /.
SIMON G. JEFFREYS
! May, %; l83e ~ aidl1l 75lf 49, - 2satf
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POETRY.


s.aa af fdz MONEY!. ss e $50
The earth and sea we traverse o'er.
From pole 10 pole, from shore to shore,
And natures latest springs explore, aa
For money.
Through boilings deep incessant ply
And burning sands, torrid sky,
Eternal polar frosts defy,ss4 2ksh
For money.
The furious tread Of wind and wave,
That round his bark tremendous rave,
The hardy sailor dares to brave, a-l
For money.
The merchants hope, the happy gale,
To wait from far the cumbrous bale,
And watch the lucky hour of sale,
For money.
The peasant makes his humble bow,
And daily plies the spade or plough,
With sweat distilling from his brow,
.... -slr For money.
Though patriot-like he puff and swell,
As ifhe had the heart of Tell,
The Statesman will his country sell,
For money.
The spring Of virulent debate,
The wayward strife and vengeful hate,
And war, the curse of many state,
Is money.
Hard, gripping misers, lank bare,
Denied of rest and needful fare,
Torment taeir-nar souls with care,
For money.
The fortune hunter heaves sigh. a..a
And for his mistress feigns to dies
But what has won his heart and eye
Her money.
The nabob, To-! the heir attends,
And crowds of spacious, supple friends;
But mark their secret selfish ends
His money.
The advocate expoundS laws,
Right slyly twists a knotty cause,
And warmly pleads his clients cause,
For money.
The doctor makes his deep surmise,
Affects TO seem most wondrous wise,
His learned recipe suppi's,
For money.
The quack proclaims unerring skill,
Prescribes his universal pill,
viii wound, or heal, or cure, or kill,
For money.
The shuffling gambler packs the deck,
And knave and villain forge a check;
The thief and footPad risk their neck,
For money.
The assassin, nor in rage nor strife,
Whets and conceals the bloody knife,
And coolly spills the sacred life,
For money.
money source of veal and woe,
Our very friend, our deadly foe;
More precious wealth let's meier forego,
For money.
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CTONY HILL FOR SALE.-Being deler.

GTONY HILL FOR SALE.-BeIng deter
y mined 10 the Wesl, lnow tffer for sale my
desirable residence and Academy, in the extreme north-
ern part of Nash. deem it unnecessary again to men,
ton The many advantages of this place. in point of health
and location, for permanent school, the patronage
and health of the Students from its commencement,
have sufficiently established that fact and now aban-
don patronage favorable as could wish THIS In
sttuton being founded by myself and at my own ex-
pense, am desrous tina: some gentleman should pur-
chase il who wishes to realise profit by continuing
boarding schoU or that several gentlemen from the
lower section of country should unitedy purchase it,,
and The services of teacher for the benefit OF
their children, and thereby themselves more Doc
tors bills in year than offer my place at. The
dwelling house is convenient building, with nine
rooms and seven 6repaces, besides large dining room,
closets and presses the basement story the Academy
well built two story building, for school room and bed
rooms, with six other comfortable out rooms all su6-
cient for the accommodation of forty Students the
summer residences of four five families. Belonging
10 hs premises is of 220 acres, about 100 of
which is IN good cultivation, with never failing
springs and we'll of excellent water in the yard.
AS contemplate visiting the West in short time,
and expect Ia be absent two three months shall au-
horise JOHN G. DAVIS LEONARD S. SIMS TO show the
premises and contract for the sale The purchaser
have entire possession in time make arrangements
for the next year. Address at Ransom's Bridge.
...re..s Nj. R. GARRETT.
June 1, 1889. 242 st.
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Raleigh, Feb. i3 1899.

These Pills are no longer among those of doubt
tul utility. They have passed away from the hun
dreds that are daily launched upon the tide of ex
pertinent and now stand before the public as high
In reputation, and as, extensively employed in all
parts of the United States, the Canadas, Texas,
Mexico, and the West Indies, as any medicine that
has ever been prepared for the relief of suffering
man. They have been introduced wherever it was
found possible TO carry them, and there are but few
towns that do not contain some remarkable eYden-
been presented TO the proprietor exceed twenty
thousand upwards Of five hundred of which are
from regular +practicing Physicians, who are the
most competent judges of their merits;
Often have the cures performed by this medicine
furnished subjects for editorial comment, in Vari-
Gus newspapers and journals; and it may with
truth be asserted that medicine OF the kind mas
ever received testimonials of higher value than are
attached TO this. -aaf--.7 go
They are in generaIuse as family medicine and
there are thousands of, families who declare they
ere never satisfied unless they have supply all
ways at band -1.sri+s : Hcslsa .1sc 2
They have no rival in curing and preventing BIZ
lious Fevers, Fever and Ague, Dyspepsia, Liver
Complaints Sick Headache, Jaundice, Asthma,
Dropsy, Rheumatism, Enlargement of the Spleen,
Furred Tongue, Nausea, Distension ofthe Stomach
and Bowels, Incipient DiarrhGa, Flatulence, Hab-
itual Costiveness, Loss Of Appetite, Blotched or
Sallow Complexion, and in all cases Of Torpor Of
the Bowels, where a cathartic or an aperient is
needed They are exceedingly mild IN their ope-
ration producing neither nausea, gripping, nor de-
bilitY. "-Y ar lass j13SEF s.sll5 aaJ tS
Z IF These extraordinary and justly celebrated
Pills are sold, in Raleigh, by WILLIANaS-& HAY
WOOD, and w. M. MASON & CO., and in all
the principal towns in the State. Retail price, so
cents per box. EiltEi als5sI seeds 5ee7s TS assla
May /, 1899. asvs--a.1a7z1 1886 19m-eow
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CTATE OF NORTH GAROLINA.7 5

Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions May Term 1885,
+. -. John Ligon Admir- us. Allen Dunn
Original attachment levied ON Barouch and Harness
1t appearing to the satffacon of the Court that The
defendant, Allen Dunn is not an inhabiant of this
made, in "The North Carolina Standard" for six
weeks suceessively, notifying said defendant be and
appear before he Justices of Court of Pleas
at the Conrt House in Raleigh, on the 3rd Monday in
August next, then and their to repevy plead to is
sue, otherwse Judgement will be entered against him
and the property levied condemned subject 10 plain
lifts recovery.
st" Witness ALFRED WILLIAMS clerk of our said Court
Office in Raleigh, the Bird Monday in May
A, D. 1889. g s... s..s .sss A. WILLIAMS, C. C.
Raleigh June II 1899 (Pr- Adv. SIS 624.) 24l-6t
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FEDERAL 1MPuDENcE.

The New York Courier and Enquirer, after
having, in several numbers, resoIutely defended
an Gdjudged defa1lter, by court and jury turns
round and again attacks the Administration for
permitting defaults
Why does that paper defend SAMUEL I. .GoU-
vERNEUR, who has been found in default, for
TWENTY-SIX THOUSAND DOLLARS.
by the verdict of jury and The judgment of a
court2 Because GoUvEREEUR IS a Federal
Nhig--G bitter enemy Of lie Administration =
If he had been a Democrat does any one believe
be would have been defended by that paper2
The DIFFERENcE.-Whe Federal Wing
is proved to be defaulter, his party cling to and
defend him as resolutely as ever.
When Democrat becomes defaulter he is
Instantly cast off and disowned by his party, and
finds no defenders in its presses. Which is the
most honest course - Washington City Globe.
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BFANDRETIE,S PILLS

VFyHE New York Sun says: "Brandreihs Pills have
4 been used among many Of our friends, and in our
family we have used them nearly four years when
required medicine ein that period, no Doctor
Dr. Brandreth has crossed threshold aud medi
Gkeep your bowels and blood pure, and every kind of
diseaSe wall be prevented cured. The Brandreth
Pills are eminetly calculated to do this and thereby
muc h lessen the sum of human misery"
The New York Evening Star says" Brandreh's
Pills medicine which rheirown intense worth will
secure for tbem large and ready sale. They have
deservedly high reputation and family and
anti bilious remedy it would be difficult to equal them
among all the Patent Medicines of the present day.'
|, OJ7'To the whole Family Of men, We feel both
pleasure and satisfaction in recommending 10 all
readers Brandreths Vegetable Pills. as the most GER
tam, most safe, and Invaluable medicine extant.s As
antibiiious and aperent Pills. We perfectly
| Vnced they stand far above all others as a certain
cure IN all cases OF worms, scurvy scorbutc humors,
erysipelas and all affections of skin dropsy asthma
stone, gravel, piles and lumbago, they VIII lound
Invaluable. .''-LOndo1 Times.
Extract from DR.. BIS address 10 The citizens of
.. 1859 sea the United StuteS: 1.-
,"And be careful to remember that have
authorised any doctor, druggist, apohecary pedar
in the United States to sell my Pills. Never forget
that this class, doctors druggists, apothecares, and
Pedlars are the men who sell counlerfetS with few
exceptions,l and tn at all tradesmen who made
agents have each OF them an engraved cert'hcae OF
agency, signed in writing with pen by me, and which
certificate requires renewal every IL months, it being
no guaranty for more than one year from date-Ob
serve The date is not WRITTEN, 1t is ENGRANED'
B. BRANDRETH, M D., .s,..
| ' PAL Broadway, New York
NJ B. All travellers from have power of attor-
proved before the the Clerk of the county ef New
York. Observe it. ,--. ..s- -,
'-'- 241 BROADWAY.
a..s- D.. NEARLY OPPOSITE THE HALL
-z1 DIR. BRANDRETHs PRINCIPAL OFFICE FOR
THE EXCLUSIVE SALE OF HIS PILLS.
For sale by VIM. Peck, agent, RaleighN, c. who is
also duly authorised appoint Sub agents for the sale
Of the Pills. in each of the following Counties viz: Cum
berland, Chatham, CasweI Franklin, Granville, Gull.
ford, Johnston, Moore, Nash, Orange, Person Ran
1oiph, Rockingham and Wake. In inviting applications
for Agences in these Counties, is suggested Gas
is usual in such case) thai the applicant should ber
commended TO the Agent above named al Raleigh.
G7 DR.. Brandreth's Pills sold at IS cents pei
box, with full and clear directions. -sffs@
p S. 1t sa real fact that the great popularity Of the
medicine in this country has tempted the unworthy
to counterfeit extensively; hence The mporancs of The
Doctors oft repeated caution purchasers. a9 $50
/ u Messrs. TOWLES & CALLUM, oflhis city. have
genuine license to sell the Pills. Also, MeSsrs COOK
& CO., of Fayetteville '' ~
~ ss.s,f III tg sa,.. WILL. PECK, Agent.
I Raleigh, Feb. i3 1889. -u- 224 9 mo
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OeforeI Female .RcnegensV.

INSTRUCTION will be given in ali the branches
tau ght in the best Female Schools in the country
The rectations will be accompanied with suitable ex=
plantations aud illustrations, from !he Teachers SO
give the Scholars thorough and practical knowledge
of their studies ..... ..... 3D..
The government of the School viii be strictly parent
a uniting affection with frmness and efficiency. The
unreserved confidence of the Scholars will be encOura
ged, and deep interest fell in their welfare. Such
attention will be paid TO young ladies from abroad, as
will render their connection with the School agreeable
and satisfactory.
The Music room is we'll furnished! with Pianos, and
it is des gned have Chemical and PhiloSOphi-
and every exerton will be made render thus what
good FeIna lie School should be. Dr. JAMES You've, in
whose family the Principals reside has charge of the
Boarding Establishment . ".... ... ...t
Terms PER SESSION of 5 months: ,ssE
Board from .-- ..s.r ......sa $40 10 As 90
Rudiments of English Education, - so
Reading, Writing, elements of Geography .,. /.
and Arithmetic 10 90
English Grammer, History. Geography, Phi.
losophy, Chemistry, Botany, MineraIosy, --
Geology Languages, &c, >rs IL 90
Music ... .-. 20 90
Contingencies, rs
The next Session will commence July 1st.
ANDERSoN NDE, NC G, HUGHES, Principals.
The exercises of the first Session Of The Oxford Fe-
male Academy for The year 1889 closed by Public
Examination on The 18th inst. The Trustees in aIten-
dance take much pleasure in offering their esmoney
the satisfactory in which the duties of The
School have been performed during the first Session.
Mr. and AIRS. HUGHES have laboured assiduuuSy cul
uvating the minds and manners of their Pupils, and
their eXertiOns have been rewarded with degree of
hOnOurable them is gratifying the
friends and atrOns of the Institution. The Musical
Department "nder the Of Airs. O'BRIEN has like
wise been conducted with skill aud success, and
furnishes continued evidence of The diligence and abii-
| ty of the InSlructTeSS."
g The Trustees confidently recommend this Irsiitu-
ton as emlnenty deserving continuance of that pat
ronage, which it has received from the public for years
past" 243-2t.