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An EXCELLENT CusToN.-ln Mu-
mich, Germany, all bows found in the
streets asking aims. are taken IL an
asylura established for that purpose.
As Soon as they enter the door. and
before having teen cleaned. or their
dirty clothes removed. Il portrait OF
each one is taken. representing him
IN the same form Us wien found beg
ging. When the portrait is finished.
he is cleaned. and pre>ented with a
new suit of c'otir>. After going
through n regular ccmse of educa-
ton, appointed by tie directors Of
the asylum. they are put TO a trade;
at which they work until they have
earned enough to Iiquidate all their
expenses from the first day they en-
rereC the i]n>ti,utiun. When this is
completed they are dismissed from
the institution, TO gain their OWL live
lhood. At the same time. the por-
trait, taken when they first entered.
is presented to them, which they
swear they will preserve as long rs
they live. in order that they may re-
member the ahject Condition from
which they have been redeemed, and
the Obligations which they are under
to the institution for having saved
them from misery. and given them
the means Of feeding themselves for
the future. Such an institution
might do good here.
, 1844-11-09
LOST

n this Town, some ten days since, a
L SILVER WATCH. If the person
who has picked it up, is at a loss to
know what TO do with it, he can get in
formation by enquiry at the Radical Of
flee. The owner will literally reward
any one who will put him on the "right
SCENT for its recovery.
Bowling-Green, Oct. l9. tf-50
, 1844-11-09
Administrators Notice.

R@OTICE is hereby given that the I'M
IL designed has taken out letters of Adj
ninistgation on the estate OF D. C. NJ. Far
Missouri, bearing date the 10th day Of
October 1913. All persons, therefore, in
to the estate of said deceased, are re-
quested to make immediate payment and
all persons having claims against said estate
are requested to exhibit them properly au-
thcnticated, within one year from the date
of said letters, or they may BE-. precluded
from having any benefit of said estate, and
if said claims are not pr. scented wir.uin three
years, they will be forever barred
JAS. w. CAMPBELL.
SAMUEL PTARR, Admr'
October 18th, ls44. 3w49
, 1844-11-09

TnANKsGrvNG.--Gov. Marmadlke
has appointed Thursday, the 28th
inst, as Il day of Thanksgiving for
the people Of this State
, 1844-11-09
COW WANTED.
WANTED to exchange a beef, for a
w good Mich Cow. Inquire at this
office. Nov. 9th, 1874.
CASH WANTED!

A Ii PERSONS INDEBTED to
IA the subscriber, are requested TO
call anc settle the same. on or before
the First day of December next. BY
complying with the above. you vii
much oblige, yours and &c,
M. NJ. McLA.NE.
Wanted, at the Old Sta.Ad, in Ash
ley, Flax-seed, Hemp-se ed, Timothv-
seed, Wheat, Feathe;.s, Rags, Butter.
Beeswax, James, ninsey, Beans, &c.
Nj. Nj. NJ.
October 2Slh, 1914. tf-59.
, 1844-11-09

Episcopal MissioEs.--Ata meeting
of the Board of Missions held at
Philadelphia on Wednesday evening,
it was resolved TO send Missionary
Bishops to Africa and China, as soon
as the General Convention pass the
requisite canons on the subject.
, 1844-11-09
HIDES

WILL be received in payment of debts
w due TO myself or the old Firm of Camp
bell e.. Crane. They can be delivered at
Crane &. Bottoms Drug Shop in The post office
building, Bowllngreen, or al Folwell & Cranes
Tan yard on the Louisiana road. Pork will be
taken this fall on the same terms.
G. B. CRANE.
Oct. 18th 1914. 40
, 1844-11-09
Administrators Notice.

NOTICE is hereby given, that the
~ undersigned has obtained Of the
Clerk of the County Court Of Rails
County. letters Of Administration on
the estate of Russell King, deceased,
bearing date October Z, 1914, all per-
sons indebted TO said estate, are re-
quested TO make immediate payment
All persons having claims against said
estate. are requested to exhibit them
properly authenticated, within n
year from the date Of said letters or
they may be precluded from having
any benefit of said estate, and if not
exhibited Within three years, they
will he forever barred.
MARY KING. ,
JAMES l.. AFFORD, Aomfs
October 1914. 3w--49.
, 1844-11-09

rare IN CincinnaH.-A correspond
ent writes US that, on the night OF the
26lh uIt.,a fire broke out in the recli-
lying establi>hmentofC. & l.. Fetch
er, Cincinnati, causing an explosion,
which threw down a brick wall upon
The bakery of AeSsrs. Murreli, MUIR
ing one OF the P~roprietors so much
nat he was not expected 10 live
Reporter.
, 1844-11-09

Iiiiaino~s hidnaPping-Whcn the
Lucy Walker exploded. Capt. Nann.
her commander, had eleven negroes
on board. OF whom three were Killed.
five were badly wounded. and three
escaped nnhurt to the Indiana shore.
These ) were seized ia Indiana by
two White men. who crossed the riv-
or with them from New Albany to
Portland about 10 O'Clock that night.
and neither The white men nor ne
groes have since been beard of. ANY
information in regard to them viii
confer 4 benefit upon Capt. Vann's
widow and orphans. Address Il. NJ.
Sherlev, Of this CITY. We append
the following description OF the ne
groes:
Ned. black. about twenty-thrce
Years of age. about five feet aud a
half high, slender built; Roy. dark
yellow. about five feet eight or nine
inches hi-h. thirly-fve or forty wears
cid. stout butt. round shoulders; Bob.
black. twenty-five or thirty wears Old,
about five feet six inches high, throws
lis head up when talking.-LouisriLe
.JOBrRGL.
, 1844-11-09

APPOrNTMENT.-The Cincinnati Bull
letln reports that Joseph Graham Of
that city has been appointed to a con-
Sulate in South America.
, 1844-11-09

very beneficial results to mankind;
ana has expended in ~perfecting his
discovery. at least 5000. 1t may be
worthy OF remark, that two copies
are taken at the same time. say n
ID Boston, the impression being made
simultaneously at each place, by the
operation Of this beautiful conlri-
vance.-NcW York SIM.
, 1844-11-09

Railroad hon.-The manufacture
of railroad iron is successfully carried
on at the Mount Saroga works, near
Cumberland, Md.
, 1844-11-09

Commg 10 the Pomt. William
Smith. only brother of the late Nor
mon Prophet, has been preaching
lately at Betord. The Bulletin
says he concluded one OF his dlscuur-
ses in the following emphatic words:
-"Brelhren, will say here, Tor the
credit Of the audience, that at our last
meeting collected some two dollars.
While al the same tine the expenses
OF the halt were SIX dollars. Now. |
wish in all soberness TO assure YOU,
nay dear friends, ol one solemn truth.
and that Is. that rather than pay all
expenses, preach Tor nothing ana fnd
myself INTO the bargain, ImW sce the
wholc generation damned frSt!r'
, 1844-11-09

NT.--lhe following amusing an
ecdote of Sergeant Taiiourd is going
the rounds OF The English papers. AT
a late AsSlze Court !eId al Worccs.
ter, England, Mr.. TaIiourd was cx-
aiming a case, al d abiding to 4 mar
RED lady, whom he was to call as 4
witness, observed that she was near
Iy related 10 the opposite party in the
action. and would naturally have !
bias in that direction but he was vi,
ling 10 take her for better or for
worse. (Roars of laughter,) BRO
Their Tallourd," said the Judge, 're-
member the grand jury are not dis.
charged" (Laughler.) "Rea!Iy.
nay Lord" rejoined the Sergeant, Il
have not yet cen the lady, and have
no wish assure you to violate the
ninth commandment" (Renewed
la%ughter.) THE tenth, | suppose
you mean, brother Talfourd." laugh
ter.) "Yes. my Lord" said the learn
ed counsel. land since | have forgot
ten my morality and the command
too, | think | had better sill
down."
, 1844-11-09
List of Letters.

DEMAINING in the Post Office Mt Bow
~ ling Greer, Mo-, on the 30tf, day of
September 1874, which if not taken out
within three months, will be sent To the
General Post Office as dead Letters.
John Brownellc Robe.t n
WIN, bigSs", Sally Newton
ID 'cInoi Nm. Petite
Itn'c.w w 5. G'Bannoh
yUpT ms George Philip
IN Henly Roberts
Eliza FlcIds Emsr.on g. sbi.it.
y, Z. Gentry, VIM. X. Shepherd
ora A. Gray Stephen Stemmons
James lihddIck Andrew Shepherd
J. A. Hayden VIM Shelton
MARTA Johnson Jas. d. Tisdale
Nary johnson Henry P. Wootten
Leroy P. Johnson George w. Wright
VIM. Jones Martha Washam
Richard T.. Jones Alley Washam
Lyma Nelly Mary Ann Mahar
Abram. McPike WIN. w. Minor
F. B. McElroy WIN. .McCune Q.
JIG. EDWARDS, P. NJ.
October 9Th, 1874. 4s.
, 1844-11-09

DEAD LETTFRs.--The number Of
letters returned TO the General Post
office as "dead,' and there opened is
very great, and frequently their con-
tents valuable. The amount of mon
ey thus received during the quarter
ending the 3Oth uIt., was S447O.-
Such funds are carefully re-encIosed
and sent to the Postmaster of the
place whence it came, with directions
10 use every exeriIon 10 ascertain the
person transmitting. In this way. il
is said, about nine tenths of the T.
mount reverts annually o the own
ers. II the tranSmitter cannot be
found in forty days, it is again return
ed to the department, subject TO his
order at any subsequent period.
, 1844-11-09


Capt. StocftoD. The Trenton Ga.
zet'e states that Capt. r. Stockton is
again quite i'll, of one of those attacks.
resembling bilious choIic, to which he
has been subject since the bursting
OF the Peacenmker. Several of the
othcersand crew Of The lrigate Prince
ton have been liable TO similar attacks,
since that unfortunate occurrence.
The Louisville Courier of the 98th
uIt. says:-"The number of persons
killed by steamboat accidents. is gem
orally very much exaggerated in frs,
accounts. We regret TO say such is
not the case with the Lucy Walker.
Our first impression was that some so
or 60 persons we're killed. We are
now satisfied that there were not less
than 80 persons killed and drowned
and more than probable the number
will reach nearly ii not quite 100.
Had not the snag-boat Gopher been
so near rs 10 give such prompt aSSiS-
lance. not more than. and probably
not rs many as a halEdozen out Of
the large number of souls on board.
would have been left TO tell the sad
tale"
, 1844-11-09

Wise COunSei.- DO justice; love
mercy; practice humiliry.-Do no.
thing you would wish 10 conceal.
, 1844-11-09
JAS. w. CAMPBELL~
MUEL PHARR,
Administrators Notice.

October 26th. 1914. 81.
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The Plebeian Tracts.

u OTlCE TO DEMOCRATIC ASSOCIATIONS
CLUBS, AND CoMMITTEEs.--In conse.
quence of the increased demand for these pop
nlar Tracts we have reduced the price from
50 80 to 50 per 100, and $50 per 1000. They
are ably Written and completely explode the
sophisms of the modern :" Junius.'' Thew
should be largely ordered by our Democratic
TRENDS throughout the country. No Demo
erat should be without them. All orders sent
to the Plebeian Office. Remittanees in hills
OF specie,Paylng bank, accompanying the or
ders, will be received.
No: The Injustice of the Tariff on Rev.
enue Principles.
No. 2-The Injustice of the Tariff on Pro-
tective Principles.
LEVID SLAMM, Publisher.
March, Is, 1914.
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Patent Medicines,

which in every instance have been purchased of
either the patentees or their accredited agents.
A choice collection ofSegars, Snuff, Tobacco, &c.
AS the greater part of the above has been pur-
chased for cash, he is determined no other house
in the State shall UNDERSELL HIM. There
FORE Physicians will do we'll to give him trial
before purchasing elsewhere.
He has now facilities for putting up and pack
ing in a style equal to that done at the North.
He would take this opportunity of returning
thanks to the Physicians and the public generally
for their liberal patronage since his commencement
in business, and begs to assure them that nothing
shall be wanting on his part to merit continu-
ance of their favors.
Ali orders from the country promptly attended
to. WIN. SHAW.
October Is, 1914. 5tf
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PROSPECTUS OF THE
I'D DISTRICT De MOO R A ~
(oxFoRD, NORTH cARoL1NA.)

TENHE Undersigned propose to publish h |
- Town of Oxford, Granville COUNTY NE
Carolina, paper to be entitled the "DISTRI
DEMOCRAT,' devoted to Politics, AprcnhI
and General Intelligence, provided a sniff
number of subscribers can be obtained 70 II
them in the undertaking. They deem il unD.l
sary to enter into a minute detail of their NIL
tenets, but think it will suffice to saw that tbgl
opposed to the political measures Of the ms,l
Wing Party believing them to be submisiql
our Constitution, dangerous to our civil Iberr
furious to the welfare of our country, and ouro
and prosperity as nation. With such be6fl
will oppose by every fair and honorable means
election of Henry Clay of Kentucky, to the P,l
dental Chair, as he is the head and leader of 4
party, and has pledged himself to procure heF
eral policy, and carry out to their full extent i
runous measures, and dangerous political euI
ments of the same. Moreover, having OrI
pledged himself to tamper with the ConstIm
under which we have lived so long and 50 prod
rously, and to destroy or mutuiate that power i
Veto,) which is now and was created for its j
guard, we cannot keep from viewing, as mutI
ry other true Democrat, his elevation to thai n
which he Is now, and has been seeking for soud
years, by every means in his power, as an enl
the political history of our government, that nd
be regarded by every true patriot with fair and /
prehension, for the consequences that must end
Such being our opinions with regard to Mr. Chi
political character, we shall hoist at the hsI
our columns for President and Vice PpesiderI
the United States, the nominees of the DemmrI
National Convention, James X. Polk of Tend
see, and George M. Dallas of PennsyIvanis
shall use every fair and honorable means to end
their election. TO DO this. we earnestly solicit |
the hands of the Democrats of the nh CObgs
slonal District, a reasonable and competent .
port; being more numerous they are better abb
support press than the opposite party; and ya3
the District where the Democracy have msm93
the Wings support 3 newspapers, and they d
not single one with the excet ton of one nl
sheet.
Taking these things into consideration, VEIN
bly, submit, whether justice to themselves. thrcI
and principles they profess, and regard for !
credit of the District to which they belong d!
not demand at their hands some local vehrb
Information on political subjects.
COLLINS d STROTHERl
September, 8, 1914.
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The Courier has become so we'll and favorably
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much on that subject here. We may remark
however, that to the industry, talent, and enter
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exemplar for all its imitators. will continually be
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in addition to our already numerous popular fea-
lures, will be series of Condensed Histories OF
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tant features of great and glorious country our
past exertions shall be redOubIed in future to pre-.
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portant space with all matters of interest for the
noble tilers of the soil.
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ularly advised of all subjects of special interest
OUR MARKETS And PRICEs CURRENT. embrace
all the earliest advces in reference to the prices Of
all kinds OF grain produce &C.. the state of Stocks
Banks Money, and Lands and our extensive ar
rangements Will hereafter render our Prices Cur
rent OF lnestlmable value tn the Traveller Farmer
and all Business Glasses whatever.
Philadelphia. October 5, 1914.
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ME Inspectors in this place having ceased to
= act as agents in the sale of Turpentine ard
Tar, the employment of agents for that purpose,
will, therefore, in many cases, become necessary.
The subscriber tenders his services to al! makers
of those articles, charging the very moderate COM
mission Of per cent. To those who may favor
him with their confidence and patronage, he pedg-
es his devoted attention to their interest in making
sales, and prOmptness in making returns
o. He will also attend to the sale of Lumber
and Timber. JAMES A. KING
March Is. 1914 loft
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NARaysw R1R. aAI9a

I'D ENG DESTROYS of moving to the West. Of
I-D fer for sale my plantation on Topsail Sound,
(caIed OakIey,) II miles and half from Will
mingon; containing four hundred acres. of which,
about three hundred and twenty is cleared, the
balance heavily tImbered, and in point of fertility,
are equal, if not superior to any lands on the
Sound and particularly adapted to Corn and
Ground Peas. The Improvements on this place.
are nearly all new, the dwelling House having re-
Gently undergone a thorough repair New Barn,
Stables, Wagon House, ard all necessary out
buildings. The dwelling House is situated on
high bluff overlooking the ocean, with fine inlet
in front, and regards beauty, health and conve-
nience to the best Fish and Oysters, is not sur
passed by any other residence on the coast Fur
Their description would be unnecessary as it is pre-
summed that those wishing to purchase would first
view the premises am determined on selling,
and bargain may be had. NJ. G. NIXON.
Nov. l, 1914. 7-tf
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lDyE1YI21 q 7. Z z o
w. WARE

DOCTOR OF DENTAL SURGERY.
and Member Of the american Society Of Oe"fG'
Surgeons,
ali operations upon the Teeth.
IL Teeth inserted from one to a full set, and
upon the principle of Atmospheric Pressure in
all cases where it is applicable.
Office, 3 doors below the southwest corner of
Front and Market streets up stairs.
" REFERENCE, the Citizens generally.
March |, 1874 Sit
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ODD FELLOWS, SCHOOL.

TENHIS Institution will be re-opened on the 18th
u of October, under the charge of Mr.. Robert
Mclaughlin assisted by competent Female Teach
ers In the Young Ladies Department. The scho-
lastc year will be divided into two sessions Of %
weeks each. The price of Tuition will be six
dollars (S6) per session, for the following branch
es, viz
Orthography, Reading, English Grammar, Pen
manship, Natural Sciences, History Geography,
Composition, Arithmetic, Algebra, Geometry
Vocal Music, French and German languages.
An extra charge of Is cents per session will be
made for Music and Five dollars per quarter for
French and German.
Books and Stationery will be furnished by the
Trustees without charge. The system will be
the same as heretofore taught in the school,
Q5TTickets to be had at the Store of B. l.. Hos
kins.
OWEN FENNELL, !
B. J.. HOSKINS,
JOHN McRAE,
]. BALLARD. STrustees
J. d. GARDNER,
t. III. HOWEY,
ALEX'R McRAE,
October 4, 1874. 3tf
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Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1844-12-20

SPLENDID FALL and WINTER
GOODS
VENHE subscriber wishes to announce to his pa
- irons and the public in general, that he has
now returned from the North, where he has been
for some time selecting an elegant and extensive
assortment of
CLOTHS, CASSIIERES, AND VESTINGS,
of the latest and most beautiful patterns suitable
for the season, which he is prepared to make up
in the neates and most fashionable style to please
the taste of the day.
Together with a large and complete assortment of
READY MADE CLOTHING,
which he will sell lower than those pretended
cheap stores IN the town, if the public will favor
him with call before purchasing elsewhere.
This clothing has been got up under my own
superintendent while at the North and made
arrangements to have a new supply by the arrivals
of the packets from Philadelphia.
| have engaged some of the BEST WORK
MEN could find in New York and Philadel-
phia. am determined not to be outdone here or
elsewhere in my line ofbusiness.
CHARLES BARR,
Merchant Tailor,
At Mr.. Persons former stand on Market street.
Oct. 18th, lS44.-T4tf
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Dwelling for Rent.

uo THE commodious brick tenement
fGs1ssaA on the corner of Front and Market-sts.,
sssssBxsE which has been recently painted and
=3g z.z repaired. 1t is well calculated for a
boarding house, having large yard and all neces-
sary out houses. Apply to
w. G. LORD, or
M. LONDON.
Oct. 4th, 1914. 3-tf
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Notice.
CANDY AND CONFECTIONERY


a
TEYHE subscriber takes this method of inform
Z Ing the citizens of Wilmington and the
State of North Carolina, that it is four months
since he has established himself in Wilmington
in the above line of business-of which, offer
to furnish to any purchaser by the wholesale at
ten per cent. lower than the New York market,
and which | warrant to be fresh and as good as
can be manufactured i'll any part of the q. States.
Pastry, Cakes 0seG Pyramids
For Weddings or Parties. prepared at the shortest
notice.
LEMON SYRUT by The siuglc bottfo-0r dULeu,
made from fresh fruit and superior to any ever
offered in this market. Lemons, Oranges and all
kinds of FOREIGN FRUIT always on hand,
Wholesale and Retail. All orders promptly at
tended TO and carefully packed.
NJ. LUCIANO.
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TO TJRPENTrNE MAKERS

- AVING understood that the Inspectors of
Il = Turpentine will discontinue to act as agents
in selling the article the same being contrary to
law. Under these circumstances am induced to
offer my services agent to all makers of Turpen-
tine who may favor me with their custom. | will
attend to the selling of the same for l per- cent
Commissions. JOHN HALL,
March Is, 1S44. loft
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Notice..

VEHE subscriber has lately been appointed
IL Inspector Of Naval Stores, and respectful
ly solicits share of patronage from his Coun-
try friends and the public generally.
G. B. MORRIS.
March Is, 1914. loft