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The Crack of Doom.

"7HEN the TRUMP of the Seventh Angel shall re-
w vertebrate from the Handicapped submits OF MT
Dhawalageri to the snowy peaks OF Hecla when IN e
closing scene in the last of Earhs great drama, the
voice of the Archange with the right foot set OIL the sea
and his left the earth, shall be heard bidding
mortaity put the robes of immortality onthat ter
rible day when the
Seve,, Viuls of Wrath
Shall be poured out upon the Earth, when this mighty
fabric shall crumble and desolation with giant strides
shall stalk the dominions of then 1t Is written
.- .-. Time shall be no Longer.
Do We dare ye rigid moraIists who from the book OF
ture learn to reverence Natures God rye SCORERS
of the
." Revealed Religion,
Who vaun your deistical dogmas, dare ye pronounce
the prophecies of Zecharah the of lido, false, or
revelation a fraud.
The bare contemplation of Earths dying throes has
in it power potential" to strike with awe the stout
est heart, but
v &c Hope humbly them with trembling pinions SOAR
And as in the qualifications of business life, Hope,
sweet Hope by its saving influence tranquilizes the
mind without hope, the dull monotony of human life
would be far less desirable than the tranquil SAUNDERS OF
the grave, but with it,
"K Kings are made Gods,
And meaner creatures kings"
The ler of the ground his seed, and hopes for
abundant harvest. The poor man as he wlsttully
gazes at the gorgeous equiPage of his rich neighbour or
listens to the sounds of music as they fall IN gentle ca
dences on MS ear from the marine Hds VI INC Hiol
aire cLgs the tighter to hope, and with fresh energy
seeks for riches. Let that poor man who would reve In
LUXURY, PoMP AND POWER,
Or the rich man who would increase the that for
tune has blessed him with
READ THIS ADVERTISEMENT,
And learn that Fortunes the that are offered
to the public by the
Old Established Bankers and far-famed Lottery
-.- Agents,
s. ..... PYFER SEQ.
No. l Light 81. Baltimore, Md.
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State of North Carolina, Franklin Co.
Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, September erm
1851.
Young Patterson Executor of Nathan Patterson, decd
against Erasmus Fenner and others, Heirs at Law
of DR.. Richard Fenner, deceased.
Original Attachment levied on Land.
this case appearing the satisfaction ofthe Court
i that Erasmus Fenner and others, (whose names are
unknown,) but who Heirs at Law of DR.. Richard
Fenner, deceased, live beyond the limits of this State
it is ordered that publication be made in the North
Carolina Standard paper published in the City of Raj
egh for six successive weeks for said Erasmus Fenner
and others, who Heirs at Law of DR.. Richard Fen
ner deceased appear next Court of Pleas and
Quarter Sessions be held for the County of Franklin
aforesaid, the I'd Monday in December A. D. 1851,
and replevy, plead answer demur otherwise judgment
pro conSSO will be entered against them, and the Land
levied be condemned and ordered to be sold satisfy
the plaintiff s recovery and costs.
Witness, Young Patterson, Clerk OF said Court
at Office, the I'd Monday Of September, 1851.
Y. PATTERSON, G. G. C.
October 25th, 1851. (pr. adv. $5 623.) 1914 CIV.
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Istatesof North Caroline, Pitt County.

Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions Nov Term, 1851
The petition of Artemesia Whitfield, Elizabeth Whit
field, and Jesse Thomas Whitfield, an infant, by his
next friend, Jesse Bryan, Temple Whitfield,
Admir- of BENJAMIN Whitfield. Joel Whitfield. Ben
jamin Whitfield. Albania Corun. Marmaduke House.
Petition for account
Ut appearing to the sasfaction OF the Court that the
1defendants, in this case, Joel Whitfield Benjamin
Whitfield and Albania Corun, residents of this
State is therefore ordered that publication be made
in the North Carolina Standard for five weeks success
svely notifying the said residents to appear at the
of this Court, to be held for the County OF
Pitt, at the Court House, in Greenvile. the first
Monday in February next then and there to make their
defence this petition, the will be taken pro
cOnfess0 as TO them and heard accordingly.
Witness, Henry Sheppard, Clerk of our said Court
at office, in Greenville, the first Monday of November,
and in the 10th year of American Independence A. D.
1851 H. SHEPPARD, C. C. c. 10
Nov. 20, 1851. (Pr. of ADV. $5 ,622-) S95-5w
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GENTLEMEN's WEAR. &C. ::
LEATHER FOR FALL TRADE
AT WHOLESALE ANn pru.

M respectfully announce to our friends ona IL.
trade generally that have determined to snaro
no efforts on our part to give Petersburg Leather and
Finding establishment, whose stock shall comnarp
ably with that of any house, North or South. W. sro
receiving rom the importers and manufacturers of the
Northern Cities one of the largest and hest selected
we nave ever known IN this market and we pledge
York. and many articles low if not lower than thew
are to be had even there, have now in full opera
ton large and we'll arranged Tannery from which We
shall be receiving Leather regularly.
We have also Brogans of our own manufacture. which
we warrant superior article.
Also. Shoemakers' Tools and Lasts, together with
many other articles usually found in similar establish
mens, all of which will be sold in accordance with th
above statement; and the only way can prove this
for purchasers to come and examine for themselves and
we shall be content to abide the result.
F. A. & R. H. FORD
No. 81, Old Street
opposite B. P. Harrison's Saddlerv
Petersburg, August 13, 1851. s3-tf.
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Gtate of North Carolina, WAKE COUNTY,
SCourt of Pleas & Quarter Sessions, Nov Term, 1851.
The nuncupative VIII of John Pennington deceased,
being reduced to writing testified to by the two SUBJ
scribing witnesses, and being exhibited in Open Court
and offered tor probate by George H. Pennington and it
appearing to the satisfaction of the Court that John W.
Spain and his wife Susan heirs al law of the said John
Pennington residents of this State 1t is there
fore ordered by the Court that publication be made in the
North Carolina Standard newspaper published in the
the said John w Spain and his wife Susan to be and ap
pear before the Justices of next Court of Pleas and
Quarter Sessions, to be held for the County of Wake
aforesaid, the Court ouse, in the City of Raleigh,
the 3rd Monday of February next, and then and there
to show if any they have why the said will shall
not be admitted to probate.
Witness James T. Marriott, Clerk of our said Courl
at office, the 3rd Monday of November, A. D. 1851.
JAMES T. MARRIOTT, CLERK.
Dec. 8, 1851 pr. Adv. S. 50 I-2.) SS7-6w.
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LARGE SALE,
Valuable Real & Personal Properly
+ Commencing 18TH January, 1852.

Commencing 18Th January, 1852
THE Subscribers, as Executors OF the late Richard
i Hines offer sale the very valuable Plantation he
died possessed Of containing abou 27O0 acres, little
over half of which is cleared and high state of Gull
tivaton. The Plantation is situated on the north sioe
of River in Edgecombe County, SIX or seven mills
east of the Railroad and nine miles above Marlborough
adjoining the lands of Richard Harrison, and others
There the premises large and comfortable dwell
ing with eight rooms and all the necessary out-houses
and fixtures of the best kind and in good order
We will not go into detailed statement OF the supe-
rorty of this Plantation but invite all persons wishing
to purchase valuable land TO examine this plat OF
the land with survey OF the cleared portions is lett In
the hands of Mr. Isaac B. Farmer. on the premises,
who is we'll acquainted with it and will give any lnfor
nation to persons wishing to purchase we VIII sell
in one tract divide into two three Ii not dls-
posed of at private SALE before the 18th OF next January
we WILL that day. at o'clock. p M, on the Premi-
ses offer il at public sale to the highest bidder 1t has
not been necessary for Physician to visit during This
We will also sell at the place. one hundred and
ninety negroes, of the most valuable KIND among mem
are three carpenters, Zone of these Whee-wrght,)
two Blacksmilhs painter, three fr>t-rate house
servants, Zone of them seamstress goou ostler ana
some of the best cotton pckers in the Stae.
. Also the Stock and Crop. consisting of about 1900
stacks of Fodder hundred bushels of Rye, Jour hun
dred bushels of Peas, three hundred and fifty fat hogs
$50 out hogs 6S head of cattle. of the most improved
breed Among them are many fine milk cows, and nine
yoke of young oxen, large and we'll broke; pair Of
horses pair splendid thorough bred lilies, booded
Mares very fine pones $50 head OF sheep, the seeo
from near 400 900 pounds of cotton, two Gins, one
wheat thrasher three saddles and bride forty casks Of
plaster and me eight wagons, ten carts thrtysix sides
of leather household and kitchen furniture and all the
farming implements of every description The sale will
continue FROM day to day until everything is disposed OF
o. TERMS OF SALE. The land will be disposed Of
on credit of two, and three years. Bonds bearing
interest from Gate, with approved security will be
quired The other property will be sold on credit o
six months, for all sums over ten dollsrs and all under
that amount, cash the purchaser giving bond and Sc
curity before the property is delivered.
W. R. SMITH. } z,,
PETER E. HINES, HN
Dec. l, 1851. S96-wtl2J
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THE subscribers have this day formed co-partner-
i ship under the name and style of McRAE & HAIR
R1SS and have taken the granite front store late
ay erected by Capt g. Potter Front between Market
ind Dock Streets where they will always keep COM
pete wholesale and retail stock of Crockery and Farm
Ing Implements, which they invite the attention OF
merchants and othera.
Being IMPORTERS, we feel confident we can sell
articles in our line favorable TERMS and of as good
quality as can I've purchased in the United States.
ALEX. McRAE, Jr.,
N. T. HARRISS.
Wilmington, Oct. |, 1851. 97-t.
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State of North Carolina, Granville Co.

State of North Carolina, Granville Co.
SUPERIOR COURT Law, SEPTEMBER TERM.
William Wilson us. Elizabeth Naturalization for
-- Dio0rce.
In this case it appearing that copy of the petition
and subpoena we've issued to the defendant in man
ner as by the statute in such is required, and the
return thereon being that the Defendant is not to be
found proclamation is public made at the Court House
door by the Sheriff for the said defendant TO appear and
answer as commanded by the subpoena, and the said
defendant failing appear 1t is ordered by the Court
that publication for three months be made in the North
Carolina Standard for the said Elizabeth Wilson to be
and appear the Superior Court TO be held for the
County and State aforesaid, at the Court House in Ok
ford the first Monday of March next and answer to
the plaintiffs petition
Witness Benjamin C. Cooke, clerk of our said Cont,
at Office in Oxford the oath day of October, A. D. 1851
BENZ C. COOKE, C. c.. C.
Oct 81 1851. (Pr Adv. 81 SOY lO3-3mw.
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Court of Equity, Fal! Term, A. D. 1851.
Elizabeth Williams VIM. Williams, Admir-. of
Geo. Williams, and others, Original Bill
appearing the satisfaction OF the Court that the
Edefendants, Thomas Dew and wife Betsey, James
Weathers land wife Nancy. Henry Williams, Arthur
Williams and Jones Williams, not inhabitants of
this Sate is therefore ordered by the Court that pub
LEGATION be made weeks successfully in the North
Carolina Standard for the said defendants TO appear at
the next Term of said Court be held in the Court
House, at Oxford, the first Monday of March next
and plead answer or demur the said bill Of complaint
otherwise the will be taken pro and heard
erpdTte.
Witness James M. Virgins, Clerk and Master of said
Court, office in Oxford, the first Monday of Septem
Der, 1851
JAS. NJ VIRGINS, C. M. E.
De 4, 1851. (Pr. Adv. So 624.) s96-6w
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S25 Reward.

ID ANYWAY from the subscriber on the 2Ist inst
ia Mulato man, LEWIS, abont 25 years of age, six
feet high and carries himself very erectIy is nel-
gent and likely He processes to be Barber and Shoe
maker.
Lewis purchased short time since from a
Kentuckian, has been employed in driving horses and
mules and is we'll known in Tennessee and North Ca
rolina He probably has pass, and is making his way
back to Kentucky, to a free State.
The above reward will be paid for the delivery of
J. M. E. SHARP.
Columbia, s. c., Oct. "a, 1851. S95-3t.w.
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PLEASANT GROVE ACADEMY,

WAKE FOREST, N. c.
'@\HE next session of this institution will commence
A on Inc End Monday in January next under the su-
Randolph Macon College. Mr.. Crenshaw comes highly
reconmended by the faculty of said institution a
grea talent tor mParting instruction, and possesses
good knowledge of human nature.
Students be prepared here for any College, or for
THIS institution being permanent, and situated in
neIghoorhood distinguished for its health and beautiful
scenery liberal share of patronage will be expected
The Trustees are building a new Academy Il miles
from ForestvIle, which will be completed by the next
session. y " eN'
TERMs-$7, $40, and $15 per session of five montbs
according to advancement No deduction except in rs
SEES OF proracted Illness Board be obtained at &c
per month For further particulars address Dr. w II
HEARTSFIELD, at Forestville II
By order OF the Trustees
Nov. "a 1851. se5-t1sr.,
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Rare Chance for a good Investment.
cS9C is offered by the Subscriber vine
22--S2 wishes to dispose of his
ca,,;;ooe and Harness Manufactory.

A2--SX- wishes to dispose OF MS
Carriage and Harness ManufactOry.
This extensive and well known Establishment, has
now been in operation for upwards of 10 ard mas
turned out and sold more vehicles than any other In the
State. The sales for the last five years have averaged
upwards of s 10000 per annum The establishment
is situated Main Street, and comprises Wooo onoP
containing benches; Harness Shop, containing
benches: a Blacksmith Shop with FORCES, and Large
and commodous Paint and Trimming Rooms-all ne"
and in excellent order. There are besides these large
wood house. filled with immense quantity OF me sea
soned Timber adapted every department OF the Dusl-
ness Turning Lathe and Saw moved by horse pow
er; new Pump the premises. Shelter Tor Venices
and in a word all the Improvements ard convenences
found in the best Establishments either North OF Souu'
~ Immediately opposite, are the Dwelling house
Nia and Ware House, The Dwellng-house is hne
story building with acre lot attached having all
necessary houses and convenlences required ny
family The situation is elevated healthy and pleasant
The Warehouse is new two story so Il 26 it. build
ing and cost upwards of $3.50 In addition to these
will be found large and varied assortment OF
Trimmings, Paints, Leather and harness
MOUNTINGS,
all new and of the latest style.
The position of Greenville situated it is IN the
midst of the wealthiest and fertile portion OF the
State-connected with Raleigh and the west by Plank
Road with the and the seaboard by river always
open Steamboat Observation-Disclosures the high charac-
of the Establishment, for the durability and elegance
of its work. combine with the growing importance OF
the place render the appropriate point IN East
ern Carolina for Carriage Mandatory. The purcha-
ser will obtain the most accommodating TERMS and any
reasonable time to make his payments
To his friends and patrons the subscriber returns his
hearty thanks for their liberal patronage informs
them that he has now hand the largest and finest as
sortment of BUGGIES and other VEHICLES evel
seen here which he will be happy to sell on low terms
for cash or negotiable notes. He respectfully invites
friends and purchasers to call and examine his stock.
.... -.' ... s- JAMES NELSON.
GraonviIIa lime o5 1851 75-tf
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IMPORTANT TO FAMILIES:
S. CIR A N ELS

s. CRANE'S
Patent Compound Wash Mixture.
For Washing Clothes-ALso, for Washing, Cleaning
and Beautitying Painted Surfaces, the Walls,
Ceilings and Entries the Halls, PnrLOrs, and
F4 Roomsof Private and Public Buildings;
io 4- the Fronts, Doors and Windows Of
1868 Fancy Dwellings, the PeoOs
..- and Interior of Church.
eS; Furniture; the
BerthS,
State Rooms and Cabins Of Steamships Meam-
boats and Packet-Ships Passenger
...a-... Cars, BrdSses, Iron RAILING,
...a.'.. Glass or Metallic Sur
-...ss faces, &C., DC.
WARRANTED to give entire satisfaction and des-
w tined to effect entire revolution in the business
OF the Misunderstanding improved Preparation for
Washing Clothes perfectly with astonishing facility and
dispatch, and without injury to texture color Every
family of whatever sze do all their washing in less
than one hour, without the labor of rubbing pounding
bleaching or the friction of machine thus saving time
expense and labor and securing exemption from dis
eases caused by the exposure and fatigue incident the
usual mode of Washing while Clothing itself will be
saved from the and tear of the wash-board and
friction, and last much longer.
The undersigned having purchased from the Patentee
the sole right and interest for the State North Caro-
lima, in his Patent Compound Wash MIXTURE hereb,
informs the Public that he wishes dispose of Family
County Rights for the same.
Persons living distance, wishing to procure thu
right to make and this Valuable Preparation, d.
so by RENTING FIVE DOLLARS to me- at Raj
elgn winch amount VIII ehtlte them TO family right
which right shall be sent by mail Immediately, with the
proper directions to make and the same. l in
possession of large number of certificates from Ladie
and Gentlemen of high standing, only in this
but in Maryland, Virginia and South Carolina but,
deem it unnecessary to fill long Advertisement will
them unless requested the article will speak for
SELF and is avoraby known in all the Northern anC
Southern States.
aim to visit all parts of the State as early day
possible, to give the Public opportunity of testing
its value.
JOHN J. CHRISTOPHER, is nay authorized gen
for this City during my absence.
WESLY WHITAKER, Jr., is the General Travel
ling Agent. ..s -E ..-...r ........s-
Feeling satisfied by the use of this Mixture in m,
own Family, that it fail please all who try it
invite all to call and send in their orders to
]. ]. RIVALS.
Raleigh, Sept. %, 1851. 94-tf
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Forestville Female Academy,

EO1OSGH1110 O411d4S k1CdQ0InY,
B. w. JUSTICE, A. b. Principal,
TENHE exercises of this institution will be resumed
Il on the third Monday in JaEuary 1852. under the
care of the Principal above named, gentleman who
graduated with distinction at of State Colleges
and has had considerable experience teacher e
will be aided by assistant every way competent TO
teach Music and all the ornamental branches USUALLY
taught in Seminares for young Ladies. In point Of
health intelligence and good society, it believed For
estVIle and the surrounding country cannot be exceed
by any locality in the State. And the Trustees are de-
fermined that opportunity shall be offered parents 10
educate their daughters here, well at any similar
school, and at the time keep them free from the
distractions and extravaganza of towns.
TERMS
Per Session of five months H. 10, or 49, Dollars ac-
cording to advancement in Engli sh branches
Latin and French, each, So
Music on the Piano. with use of instrument $IS
v Guitar 8 g $iS
Board can be obtained with the Principal in private
families, at So per month";
or further particulars address the Principal or the
Trustees PEYTON A mimi Se.ot INV
ForestVIlle N. e. Nov. 28th, 1851. S96-w6w
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A. B. STATH,
Agent, Commissio Merchant and Dry Goods
Broker, New York.
FTNENDERS his services to the Merchants Planters,
and citizens of the Southern States and will attend
to any business in his neeiher in the sale of Produce
Merchandise the purchase Dry Goods Groceries,
Hardware Crockery Shoes Hats, Furniture Carriages,
Musical and Agricultural instruments, Bagging Rope,
Drugs. Medicines &c. He atters himself purchaser
of goods for Southern Merchants his experience will
able him to give entire satisfaction to the Merchants who
may entrust to him their orders
4. REFERENCES:
His ExcelIency Charles Manly, Raleigh.
William Hill, Secretary of State, do
G. w. Mordeca, Pres't B * of State, do
DIR. ]. o. Watson, Prest Mu. In. Co., do -..-..-
B. F. Moore, Esq, Attorney Gen., do 20
Matthew Shaw, Esq, Washington.
Hon. J. R. j. Daniel, Weldon.
Andrew Joyner, Esq, do
R. H. Lewis, Esq, Greensborough, Ala.
Raleigh, February 6, 1850. 1905
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Ready Made Clothing,

KM have just received from of the largest and
w best established Houses in the United States,
of the largest and best assorted Stocks brought
to this City, Stock that would avorably compare with
the Custom Work OF any Establishment in the Union,
which We instructed to sell at unprecedented low
prices, and to which invite the attention of Country
Merchants, citizens of Raleigh, the surrounding Coun
try and Members of the next General Assembly, and ask
them to call and examine Stock before purchasing
elsewhere, determined to sell al prices that
will defy competition.
Country Merchants need have no fears OF finding US
with broken assortment shall continue to have
large additions throughout the Season.
In addition 10 the above, have full assortment oi
hne Shirts Jenny Lind and other patterns together with
Silk. Merrno. Lambs wool Shirts and Drawers
All of which we will sell as low they can be pur-
chased of any Establishment in New York any 9th
City. A. B. STITH co
Raleigh, 1850 slO-wt
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FORM BOOK-The North Carolina Form Book A.;
containing all the most useful forms which in
business transactions between and man, well
in official stations; together with the Constitution of
North Carolina and of the United States the fixing
the fees of Clerks Sheri &C. Calculated for the use
of the citizens of North Carolina aud made conformabIe
to law. Compiled by member of the North Carolina
bar. For sale by H. D. TURNER,
Raleigh, December, 1851. NC. Bookstore
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Prime Green Tea,

TUST Received,
81 Also,
Loaf, Crushed, clarified and brown Sugar,
Java Laguira and Rio Coffee,
Pepper, Allspice, Ginger, Starch, Nutmegs, Cloves
and Mace, Spanish Indigo, bar Lead, Powder, Shot,
and Percussion Caps Backing, shoe scrubbng, horse
crumb and hearth Brushes tooth, nail and hair brush
es, cut Nails, finishing and common Brads, Swedes
Iron and cast Steel, cotton and wool cards, bellows
brass and cast Irons, Gothic Tenders, shovels and
tongs, Hods fire carriers, Painted and brass bound
Buckets wire shovels and spades, Collins
Augurs, saws files chises, cut and mill saws
Broad axes, adzs, frying pans, wafer and waffle irons
Knob, pad, stock, till and cupboard Locks, hinges,
screws, finishing brads, tacks knives and forks
Pen and pocket knives, scissors and shears,
Iron squares, trace and log chains, wagon boxes,
Tin and Crockery ware.
For sale by
]. BROWN.
Oct. IA, 1851. 90