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-
y f',.-4 ALEXANDRIA LOTTERY. -
Glass 6s, for 1s47. To be drawn at Alexan dria
a..iia2. Saturday, 23d of October.
-, 6s Number Lottery-1l Drawn Ballots.
...t BRILLIANT SCHEME:
prize Of $4,000! ! of $4,000! Of ss, 600!
of SIS, oOoI of 81, 900! prize of $2,o78
20 prizes of $1,000! 20 of 500! 20 Of $500!
Faa.7 i 1s.i- .es Of 200! &c. "a 80 ,''..
81 -
Tickets S10-HalVes S5-Quarters So, so.
Certificates of Packagesof p Whole Tickets $lI0 90
Do do -r :. of % Half o., do 65 90
Do E-c~-F do of % Quarters do 27 90
h Oners for Tickets and Shares and Certificates Of
Packages in the above Splendid Lotteries will receive
the most prompt attention, and official account OF
each drawing Immediately after it is over to all who
order from us-Address, J. g. e. MAURY,
Agents for J. W. MAURY s. Co.. Managers.
(Successors to J. G. Gregory Coz
'tJ Washington City, D. C..
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shefaff'ssaIe Of LaIa..eo.u,...-

a ,ne, Couft House door, IN Geruuanton. g.,
will proceed to sell the following Lands ~ Ae1
thereof as viii pay the Faxes thereon aD3 80 much
for the years ls44, ls45 and 1s46, to wit: aug Costs
parsons names Whera e;,,.tad
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as- Printing Paper, of the best quality, of
any dimensions Envelope, WrGPping, &c. sc. fur
nishsd at the shortest notice. We invite orders from
North Carolina, which may be addressed to Messrs'
Davenport, Allen, Co.. Agents Of the Company OF to
the Superintendent at the Mill.
August, lS47. 667-H.
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CSAPS and Creams. Castillo Soap, Sassafras and
- White Soap, in bars; gross genuine old Brown
Windsor Soap; Prentiss Ssponaceous Compound; Rous
selps and Guerlain's Ambrosal Cream. Just received
and for sale at the Drug and Apothecary Store of
PESCUD 4 JOHNSON
AuQusf 26th IS47. # 669
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The Subscribers

OFFER for sale, for Cash, on approved credit at
lowest market prices large end well selected as
-sortment of Drugs, Medicines, Chemicals Paints Oils
Dye Stuff, Window Glass, Surgical instruments Truss.
es. Perfumery, Brushes, Druggists Glass Ware New
Chemical Preparations, Manufacturers Articles, a.
,lnong which may be found the following:
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VWNH1S DAY Published, A Digest Manual of the
Acts of the General Assembly Of Mouth Carolina,
from thSyear 1888 10 the 1916. by James Iredell
- HENRY D. TURNER,
At the N. c. Book Store.
July II, 1917. 662
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For SaIe

Warren county, very desirable residence ils VI
truly valuable plantation of 1l4O acres, lying ong
the toad leading thence to Grove Hill aud on The north
side of shing Creek. About 200 acres of this cO %
of excellent low or fiat lands, we'll drained and ID
vatiop Most OF the balance is standing in Iassd
and there is scarceya gully fhe whole tract out
dwelling is new, large and convenient, and Hu .ter
buildings correspond. A Spring Of pure c0ol
self is not more healthy. he
The above valuable property Fshall offer on iGe bo
premises on Friday the 18th dAyiof October Dext " 'p
less to say more, as any gentleman would examh lime
himself, and should be glad 10 see them at any W.
between this and the time of sale. o,uN
Sentenahar 4 1aaz-- 4H : - 6fO-SL
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Come and See.

VKNHE undersigned have just received lot of beaut
full fancy prints and other Dry Goods, together with
the following assortment of groceries, which they will
sell low for cash. .... .-.. ~ L
Sugar, Brown Loaf and crushed Coffee, Java, Rio,
and Eagnira Tea, Moassss Candles, Pepper, Ginger,
Spice, Powder, Shot, Lead, Indigo, Madder, Snuff,
Tobacco, trace Chains. frying Pans, Sitcrs, Brooms,
stone Churns wedding Hoes bed Cords leading Lines
Soap, Salt, Vinegar, sole and upper Leather, cotton
Yarns. Nails Castings Bacon, Lard Meal, Flour. Corn,
and fifty busheI of Oats Fur and wool Hats: CEoekery
ware, sc. BROWNS HAYES.
One door below Ryals s. DuPrsea corner 80
June %, lS47. .'.-'. , ., - 659-tf.
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r.a,,as for sale for FlxeS.

sNNithesfifst Monday in November next, wltlAex.
nos to public sale. at the Court House IN onsioW
County the following Lands. tor taxes due thereon iog
the year lS46 ~ +, as7 a, -.,. 19s. m. ts.
dt,f,N New River. 81 %
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Paper Hanging and Borders.
French and American of the latest patterns, and
fastt7 7colors, with good assortment Of fne Board
Prints y, Call at the N. G. Book Store.
June Z, 1s47. 657.
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Tho most brfIIEant lottery ever drawn
z6ssw i'm the united .States.ig 20 v9N
$1OO, 900. :, .a..L
5gs,aaee $40, 1000 $4,000. ea10aa

$500 Prizes Of goo. aameupingsto 100000.
Being the -loasest three Number prizes.
The 1sr and Sd drawn numbers, $1,000! =.
The I'd, and 3D. or Sd and Alb drawn Nos, $500!
iii 5f.ALExANDRIAaLoTTERY,
Glass Sc for .1s47. To be drawn at Alexandra,
... Saturday, October 3olh, ls47. pro ~
hinder The SUPERINTENDENT OF COMMISSIONERS.
E.x. MAUR1 q Co MANAGERS.
at.r (Suscessors J. q. Gregory, &eo) $50 Gee
rs Number Lottery-l2 Drawn Ballots!
- s. MAGNIFICENT SCHEME. - ssi
grand capital prize of 500, 600! do. of $4,000!
/ splendid prize Of 10000! 4 do. of $l5, 600! l
Of 5000 5 do Of S4,ooOl 200 prizes Lowest
three numbers) Of So, 600 50 do. (1st & I'd drawn
numbers) of 1000! 126 do. cd and Sd, or 50 q
9TH drawn Nos.) 800! 126 (4th & 9th or 5ih q ON on
dawn Nos.) of 5000: S7ls do $50! $2S436 do $40
n hole Tickets $40, Halves 500, Quarters $40.
- - .- Egh,hs $5. 3D.. & a,aa
Certificates of packages of IS wholes o" $500
Do. .s do. 25 halves 23O
Do. do. 25 quarters l25
Do. g.. do. % egihth 81 20
A certificate Of package Of wholes entities the
the 25 tickets named therein. Certificates OF halves
quarters, and eights, in proportion.
This grand scheme is the most attractive one
that has ever been drawn in the United States, and
is we'll worthy of the attention OF adventnrers. The
lowest prize that can be drawn by "A ticket having
on IT three of the drawn numbers, is 2,OOO!-and
any ticket having on it the lst and I'd drawn num-
befs only, " i'll be entitled to prize OF 1000!
E Orders for Tickets and Shares and Certiti-
Gates Of Packages in this Magnificent Scheme,
will be promptly attended TO, and an account oil the
drawing will be sent Immediately after ii is over to
all who may order tickets from us-Adaress
J. s. c. MAURY,
Agents for J. w. MAuRY, & Co. Managers,
Washington CIV, D. E..
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NOTICE.

A T the Annual Meeting ofthe Members of the North
N Ca rolina Mutual Insurance Company, held at the
Office of the Secretary, January s. Is47, the following
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DO Tor lS40S 90 .i- - S4o OH O4'9
AT the same time and place, Ewill also sell The follow
ing lands much thereof as will pay the fax due
thereon and for the year 1896 the being
listed lands and subject to double tax, to wit:
Persons names, Where situated Acres. Value TaL
George Martin, Richmond District, 100 800 80
James Isbel, Meadow - do 40 100 80
Austin Black. ,-.-.. RI -.i ,-..- .-.'-
burns heirs, Belews Creek do 623 1900 1910
fr' n' .#a.e . hta JOHN G. HILL, Sheriff
Sept. goth, lS47. pr. adv 500 90. y. 673-IOt.
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Land for Sale.

WISH to sell my tract of land lying within four
Il FIVE miles of Raleigh, on Crabtres Creek. 1t con-
about 400 acres portion of which is good bottom
land and than one half is woodland. Persons
wishing to purchase farm near the city would do well
TO call me, and learn the terms, am determined
to sell. .. ... .. ..-.- - H. B. HAYES.
Raleigh, September ID, ls47. ..,. a. Stiff
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s,;e .o.ai.7 i. 8 5000! as>tya.".
ALEXANDRIA LOTTERY, ,@,... 81. 4
Class 81, for Is47., To be drawn at alexandria
Saturday, The 9Th of October, 1847' 4aaaI
rs Number Lotlery-12 Drawn Ballots aoa
G-1# srLENptD scHEME. ~, - ..g....
1 grand prize Of ss5,OOOl prize Of sls, ,oooi
do. se,ooolzi do s6,OOOl do $4,000 J,
do. s2,2sol 40 prizes of sI.OOol SO DO 4ool
ia do $2O0l u ,so.!
Tickets e1o-EIalyes s5-ouarters y 50:
Certificates Of packages of WHOLE tickets ~ ~
Do - do 25quaFteF do.l 81 so
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II ONDON Brown SroUr. A supply of genuine
A London Porter, just TO hand and for sale by 20
PESCUD g. JOHNSON.
August 26th. sfs b. EcE ets SECS 669
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Notice.
an the 4th Monday in November, in front Of the
OCour House door ia Wentworth will sell the fol-
lowing Land much thereof as will pay the Taxes
due thereon. for the years 1874, lS46 aud lS46.
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W"HITE Sulphur and Congress Water. fresh
w supply of White Sulphur and Congress Water,
Just received aRd for sale by, .t,,-.. i -..--
-e.'.....,. .. PESCUD & JOHNSON
August 26th $50
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SCOTCH SNUFE.-.Another supply efthe same
- sort just to hand, and warranted togave the
satisfaction. Call and get supplied at .as @t1
PESCUD'S Drug Store
March, -1S47. 64S.
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| GPiCES. and Essences, OF every variety, on hand
| - and for sale by PESCUD e JOHNSON.
Aug. 26. ..f. -.....ss,.. ... ~ .... e.u 669
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Thomas A. Demill, of Washington, Beaufort county.
John McRas, Of Wilmington. New Hanover county.
Kemp P. Alston, of Warrenton, Warren county.
J. R. Sloan, of Greensboro, Guilford county.
Richard N. Taylor, of Newbern, Craven county.
And, at Meeting of the Directors held the l4th
inst, the following were elected Officers Of the
Company for the ensuing year, viz:
Josiah o. Watson, President
Albert B. Stith, Vice President -s 1856. -t-
Richard Smith, Treasurer, ..... -.......
Theodore Partridge, Secretary, ...
Charles Manly, Esq, Attorney,
SisSsHd Msis1a S. sns. Sis'' Executive Committee.
Albert B. Stith, ....
And Hon. Richard Hines was elected Director Of
the Company, viee Hon. John H. Bryan, who declined
accepting the appointment. "'
Raleigh, jan II, 1S47 64l-y.
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w. D. HUMPHREY. Sh'f Of Onslow.
Sept %. ls47. (Pr. adv. Sl2) 6n-6t.
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Auct ION and COmmissiOm Busine.s,

AT n. B. HUGHES AUCTION & Com. STORE.
II HAVE now on hand great variety and mixed col
Election GOODS consisting of Dry Goods Groceries
Hardware Iron Books, Paper, Ink, sc. SC, &c all o
which is offered unusually low prices for Cash only
at the Auction and Commission Store of
-.'.. ...... z@ -P N. B. HUGHES.
Raleigh, August, 20. .<.. e. .~...-. 66S.
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Smoking TObaccO.

SAAOAAMS AOOACCOs-
Another supply Of Langhorn's celebrated Smoking
Tobacco this day received at the NJ c. Bookstore by
:. s..t-f - d. -. 20 'gl' H. D. TURNER.
Raleigh, March Is. .|'#'' 645-
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Fall Stock. 1917.

Raleigh, Aug. -, ls47.
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Wanted Immediately, Vest and Pantaloon hands.
w None need apply, but such acknowledged
rst max by Merchant Tailors, and willing
engage themselves for the next season.. ..-
ALEX. NELSON, opposite Market House.
August S. =. T.. 668.
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cheerless homes. and engendering feelings
ot gratitude towards your generous nation,
more particularly the inhabitants Of New
England. which, will DO indslbly imprinted
in the hearts Of Irlshmen.
l regret that the pressure Of public and pri-
vsts business will prevent me from bidding
Won a personal farewell accept, however,
my sincere wishes tor your health and happi
ness, and be assured that your gallant "Shp
of Peace" in taking her departure from Cork
llarbor. and tho oble.minded officers and
men who have made such generous sacrifices
for our suffering poor, will carry with them
the deepest feelings Of our individual regard.
and the lasting gratitude Of the Irish people.
Believe me, dear sir. yours very faithfully,
n. LUDLOW BEAMlSfl.
Vice Chairman,
New.England Distribution Committee
To Captain r. B. FoRBEs.
u. 8. ship jamestown, Cove Of Cork
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NJ a r. r | A G L s.

In this town,on Sunday evening last,by the
Rev. Mr.. Jacobs, Chester Keech, Of Plainfeld,
Conn, to Mus julia c. daughter Of the late
Caleb Cranston, all of this place.
In this town, on Saturday evening, by the
Rev. Mr.. Smith, Mr.. Weeden G.. Underwood
to Miss Ann Peckbam, daughter of the late
William Peckham, all of this place.
In this town, on Thursday evening last, by
the Rev Mr. Brooks, Mr. Daniel U. Boone,
(ofhe firm of Barber d Boone) to Miss Katura
Carr. eldest daughter of Robert r.. Carr, Esq,
all OF this place.
In Mddletown, on the 9th inst, by the Rev.
MIR. Smith, James Chase I'd. Esq to Miss
Sarah ID. Coggeshall, daughter of Joshua
Coggeshall Esq, all Of that place.
In Providence, on the Sd inst, by the Rev.
MIR. jameson, MIR Winfield Scott Chase, to
Miss Amey A. Sabine, both oil
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Col Bankhead has reached Washington
from Vera Cruz, bringing the trophies sent by
Gen. Scott They were exhibited in front OF
the War Department on Saturday morning.
There were flags Of all sizes, from that Of a
company to flag in the castle. They are Of a
tri color, red, white, aud green, with the eagle
rising from branch of prickly pears. bearing
off in his beak the serpent. The materials and
workmanship are alike coarse. Generally they
are made Of three pieces, each Of a different
colourod grass cloth, or gunny cl 10th, or serge,
sewod together
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In the battle at Cerro Gordo, the charge
upon one Of tho most formidable heights and
batteries, made by Col. Harney, was probably
ono of the most brilliant affairs of the kind ev.
er witnessed. The ascent is represented as
having been So rugged and steep as not to ad.
init, for moment, the idea Of attacking il by
the cavalry under his command, whilst mount
ed, 80 that, after gaining the foot OF the hill,
they dismounted and made their way to the
top by the aid of their weapons, digging every
step, whilst grape aud canister descended like
a hail-storm upon them. The side on which
the Americans went up was literally strcwn
with dead bodies, whilst that which the enemy
retreated from presented a similar spectacle.-
Pera Cruz EARLE, .7priI -
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BRIGHTON MARKET,
Reported for tho Boston Daily Advertiser.
Monday May II, lSi7.

At market, 442 Beef Cattle, (ncluding 80
left over from last market,) 90 yokes Working
Oxen, 60 Cows snd Calves, $50 Sheep and
1000 Swine.
Prices-.Beef Cattle.--Extra 81 lst
quality 81 a 7 so; Cd quality Sc 6 75.
Working Oxen.-Sales at from Sos $l40,
according to size and quality.
Cows and Calves-From $40 40 will cover
all sales.
Sheep-Sheared Sheep 81 e3 wool Sheep
$3 so few extra cossets at So 50.
Swine-At wholesale 5 Ia and 6 l-2: a few
selected lots wer. sold at 5 l-2 and q l.2; at
retail 6 I-2 and Z l-2.
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MARYLAND.
Snow Hill, FebruaFy 81, 1876.
l. Co,h yV E,,,lo

Snow tlll, Februafy 81, 1876.
Mr.. Seth w. Fowle
Sir-Pleass send me as soon as possible,
another lot Of Wistsr's Balsam of Wild Cher.
ry. | have been selling this valuable medi.
cine IN this town for many years Ii has proved
to be highly useful in many cases. Much has
been said and written in commentator Of this
article, justly, too, | think from my observa.
ton OF its effect upon others. and my own ex.
perience in using it. Some months since, hav-
ing bad cough, lost my appetite and strength,
aud my health was much impaired. | tried
this Balsam to my satisfaction and joy, when
had taken two bottles, my cough was re.
moved, my appetite returned. and my strength
and general health restored. Whenever Ihave
anv symptoms ofihe kind return, Immediately
resort to this medicine, and find it to nave the
desired effect. | believe this is one Of the best
medicines in tho world for coughs and incpient
consumption, and that invalids in moro advan-
ced stages may be relieved by using it.
Signed by LEVIN TOWNSEND,
Firm Of Townsend Il Upshur.
We say unhestatingly, and without blush,
this medicine 'can't be beat" Beware OF
connterfeits.
None genuine unless signed I. BUTTS on
the wrapper. The genuine is for sale by X.
TAYLOR Newport.
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SPRING MEDICINE.
DR.. Woods SarsaparlIla ond Wild Cherry.

Dr. w oOus oarsapafllla oho w hu NherTy.
A spring Medicine, if we may trust to the
popular conviction Of the present time, seems
10 be desirable, II not indeed TO many con.
sinutions absolutely necessary. Upon the
approach of Sprung and Summer dsarrange
ment OF the system is discovered by many
dsagreeabe symptoms. among the most
prominent Of which are Jaundlcc, Bilious AT
iec,ions, General Debility, Indigestion. Yer
tigo. or Swimming of tho Head, Loss o' Ap
petite. Largour, Headache, Depression OF
spirits, Sc. by timely employment of SON"
gentle but effective Cuihariic and Tonic
preparation that will relieve the system OF lis
noxious humours. which the cold season hns
engendcred, and restore it 10 its natural tone
and activity, we may escape oftenilmes Sc
we're illness or coniGmed Chronic Affections.
In DR.. Woods preparali ion OF Wild Cher,
and Sarsaparilla will be found all that is de-
sirable-aclng in the most decisive and
harmless manner as a Tonic and hperienr,
restoring strength and health, and vigor to
the Stomach and Liver.
For sale by X. J. TAYLOR.
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Jon PRISrlso.-We have Just added to our
Job printing department, some very beautiful
iounts of fancy type and borders. These with
the large and well selected assortment which
we previously had, will enable us to execute
in the best style, any sort of Job work that may
be wanted Cards of various sizes and quail
ties always on hand
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ID Il A u II s.

In this town, on Friday afternoon, Mr.. Pc
LEG Weeden, in the S0th year of his age
In Providence, on Tuesday morning IIth,
Mrs. Betsey Field, wife Of the late wm. Field,
aged % years.
Iu Providence. on the 9Th inst. Msr,s, wife
e Joseph burrows, Jt ard daughter Of ,hs
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~ Beautiful Spring has come

W
again. Nature looks smilingly and pleasant,
her fields are rich and productive, her surface
beautifully embellshed with rich and exotic
plants, shrubs and flowers. Eden externally
could not have presented a pleasing aspect.
The farmer eyes glisten with delight as he
gazes upon his fields eager to yield forth boun-
tiful crop. The poets heart. beat with enthusi.
asm as he admireS the beauty OF simple nature,
in all their natural elegance. But amidst all
these enjoyments, humanity is subject to many
annoyances. The spring winds frequently cause
a blight which destroys the beauty OF The flowers,
aud iruit> uftlc season CREATES ON TENDER SKIN
IRRITATION, FREcKLES, BIorcHES PUsTULss and
MoRpHEw. Now the most secure method to a.
dopt, to prevent those sharp winds from produ-
cling such annoying effects. upon the culicle, is
to use that universally celebrated blemish ciler-
minator,
Railways Chinese Medicated Soap. which
will prevent all those annoyanceS and speedily
remove all excreScenceS, such as PimplcS,
BochcS, Chales Chaps. Gus, Salt Rheum,
Ring Worm, Eresipelas, RASH Sculvy and all
other cutaneouS eruptionS. IL soitens, heals,
Soolhes and purles the skin, renders the pores
and secretary vessels. pure and healthy. II adds
beauty to the complexion, of all who use 1t.
Sold for l2s cents per cake, at
ap l5. r. J. TAYLORS.
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s-g The number of troops for Mexico,
which have arrived here, attached to Col
Ransom's regiment of 9th Infantry, is upwards
Of 700, portion Of which are on ship board
in the ofing, and will proceed in a few days
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Confectionery, Fruit Cakes,
Pastry. &C. &C.

He has rooms furnished To serve up ICE
CREAMS, sUPPERS, OYSTERS, GAME,
MEAT &c.
Ladies and Gentlemen who may call at this
establishment, will find their visits agreeable, a>
he subscriber intends To spare no pains on his
part To- suit the taste OF all who may be pleased
90 call
Banchmange, Charlotte de RuSe, Calve 5
feet jelly, made at short nouce.
Families can lie supplied with any OF The
above articles al their residences. BAKING
also done for families
PRESrRvEs put M in the best style all orders
will be mel punclually
4 share of the public patronage IS respect.
fully solicited. isAaC k'Cb
Newport April ~, isF
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r.. Barnwell Rhett, long distinguished
member of Congress from South Carolina, de-
clines being a candidate for reelection. Judge
Cclcock is spoken of as his successor.
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viReis,A.-It is now stated that tho Wings
have elected Elk members of Congress,
Members remail uncertain
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1t is supposed that the first of the French
steamers bstwecn Havre and New York, will
leave Havrc on the lst Of June. She is called
he Ulloa.
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RAPHAEL & HARRIS,
PATENT
ELASTIC BANDS,

Warranted not to be affected by the Cold or Heat
Of The rariouS Seasons or Climates
THESE Rings or Bands are used instead of
Tape or string, for holding Papers and Parcels
of every description.
One of these Rings is instantly placed round
a Packet OF Papers, a Roll of Maps, Prints,
Music, &c holding the same firmly and Sc
curely, saving the time and trouble of tying,
yet allowing of very great addition or reduc-
ton without any loss of compaciness.
They are well adapted for Carriers "a size
being selected which requires little stretching y
also for the Waist and different parts of the
body Surgical Bandages, and for a variety of
Surgical and Manufacturing purposes
These Bands are also very suitable for fas-
tening the covers of Preserve and Pickle Jars,
Bottles, &c.
In addition to the above, there is great
variety of uses, too numerous to mention, for
which these Bands may be applicd with ad-
vantage, and new applications VII constantly
suggest themselves when in use.
The annexed sizes are made of two thick
nesses; and Bands may be had Of other sizes,
width, or thickness, to order.
Sold in Newport, by
C. L. HAMMETT,
may 20.--1m." 132, ThdmeS-Street.
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T"E NEXT Cose"rsss,Thc whole number
OF Representatives in the next Congress will
be $50. II was estimated in the Union that
the Democratic majority would be lS Since
that statement we have gained &, and we shall
probably gain six more members, which will
give majority of 10.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1847-05-20

~ We understand the steamer Perry will
be shortly taken on tho ran river rvuro, aud
run daily between this place and Prov videnco.