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North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1852, 1851-12-20
The CRACK of Doom.

YHEN the trump of the Seventh Angel shall re-
w vertebrate from the Handicapped summitS OF M W
Dhawalageri, to the snowy peaks OF Hecla' "nen III @
closing scene in the last act of Earths great DRAMA inc
voice of the Archange with the right foot set on the sea
and his left foot on the earth, shall be heard Dldane
mortality put the robes of immortality on tha
fible day when the
ISever ViaLs of Wrath
Shall he noured out upon the Earth when this mighty
fabric shall crumble, and desoation with giant strides
shall stalk the dominions of man, then II Is
Time shall be no Longer.
Do We dare ye rigid moralists who from the book Oh
ture learn to reverence Natures God ye scotfers
of the
Revealed Religion,
Who vaunt your destical dogmas, dare we pronounce
the prophecies OF Zecharlah, the SUI VI AOOo' o' -
revelation a fraud.
The hare contemplation of Earth's dying throes has
in il power potential" to strike with awe the Stout
est heart, but .
"Hope humbly then, with trembling pinions SOAR
And as in the rami6cations of business life, Hope
sweet Hope by its saving influence Tanqulllzes tne
mind; without hope the dull monotony OF human lie
would be far less desirable than the tranquil slumbers OF
the grave but with it,
Kings made Gods,
And meaner creatures kings
The ter of the ground sows his seed, and hopes LOT
an abundant harvest. The poor man as he Wlstfuily
gases at the gorgeous equpage of his rich neghbor or
listens to the sounds of music they fall in gentle
dences on his ear from the marble halls of the million
aire, clgs the tighter to hope, and with fresh energy
seeks for riches Let that poor man VINO would re'el LII
LUXURY, PoMP AND POWER,
Or the rich who would increase the store that 1or-
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,
PYFER & CO.
No. Light 81. Baltimore, Nd.
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LARGE SALE,
Valuable Real & Personal Property.
Commencing 18th January, 1852.

Commencing 18th January, 1852.
THE Subscribers, as Executors Of the late Richard
l. Hines offer sale the very valuable Plantation he
lied possessed Of containing abou 200 acres, little
over half of which cleared and IN high state OF Gull
tivation The Plantation is situated on the north side
of Tar River in Edgecombe County six or seven miles
east of the Railroad and nine miles above Marlborough,
adioni ny the lands of Richard Harrison and others
There the premises large and comioraoie dwell
ing with eight and all the necessary out-houses
and fixtures of the best kind and in good order.
We will not go into detail ed statement OF the snPe-
riorty of this Plantation but invite all persons wishing
to purchase valuable land 10 examine this. plat OF
the land with survey of the cleared portions is lett In
the hands of M r. Isaac B. Farmer on the premises,
who is we'll acquainted with it and will give any nfor
nation to persons wishing to purchase We viii sell 1t
in one divide it into two or three 1t not dis
posed of private sae before the 18th OF next January
ses offer it at public sale the highest bidder 1t has
not been necessary for Physician to visit it during this
year. 3,
ninety negroes of the most valuable kind among them
are three carpenters; Zone of these Wheel-wright
two Blacksmiths, painter three frst-rute house
servants Gone of them seamstress good oster and
some of the best coton.p ickers inthe Stae.
Also, the Stock and Crop. consisting OF about 15OO
stacks of Fodder hundred bushels OF Rye Jour hum
dred bushels of Peas, three hundred and fifty fat hogs
$50 out hogs 6s head of CATTLE of the most improved
breed Among them many fine milk cows, and nine
woke of young oxen large and we'll broke; pair of
horses pair splendid thorough bred hllles, booded
from near 400 900 pounds of cotton two Gins, one
wheat hrasher three saddles and bride forty casks of
plaster and lime eight wagons, ten carts thrtysx sides
of leather household and kitchen furniture and all the
farming implements every description The sale will
continue from day day until everything is disposed Of
ez- TERMS OF SALE The land will be disposed of
on credit of two, and three years. Bonds bearing
interest from cate, with approved security will be
CURED The other property will be sold credit of
six months. for all sums ten dollsrs and all under
that amount cash the purchaser giving bond and Sc
CURLY before the property % p S is delivered
p w; r sMii HINFs Ears.
Dec. l, 1851 s96-wtl2J.
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stateuof North Carolina. 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, us. Temple Whitfield,
Admir- of Benjamin Whitfield. Joel Whitfield, Ben
iamin Whitfield Albania Corun. Marmaduke House.
Petition for account.
1T appearing the satisfaction Of the Court that the
defendants, in this case Joel Whitfield, Benjamin
whitfield and Albania Corun, non-residents Of this
State tits therefore ordered that publication be made
svely notifyngt said non-resdents appear at the
next term of this Court, be held for the County OF
Pitt, at the Court House, in Greenvie. on the first
defence to this petition or the same will be taken pro
confesso as to them and heard accordingly. r-et:!
Witness, Henry Sheppard, Clerk of our said Court
and in the 10th year of American Independence A. D.
1851 H. SHEPPARD, C. c. c.
Nov. 20, 1851. (Pr. of Adv. $5,623) S95-5w.
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Ready Made Clothing.

wv 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 voraby compare with
the Custom Work of any Establishment in the Union,
which 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 our Stock before purchasing
elsewhere, determined to sell at 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 TO the above, have full assortment o.
fine Shirts, Jenny Lind and other patterns togetheTwl
Silk. Merino, Lambs wool Shirts and Drawers
All of which will sell as low as they can be PH>
chased of any Establishment in New York or any Old
City. A. B. STITH CO.
RALEIGH 1870 S4O-wh.
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State of North Carolina, WAKE COUNTY,

OCourt of Pleas & Quarter Sessions Nov Term, 1851
The nuncupative VIII of John Pennington, deceased,
being reduced to writing, testified by the SUBJ
scribng witnesses, and being exhibited in Open Court
and offered for probate by George H. Pennington and it
appearing to the satisfaction of the Court that JohD 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 the
North Carolina Standard. newspaper published in the
City of Raleigh, for six weeks successfully, notifying
the said John W. Spain and his wife Susan to be ap-
before the Justices of next Court of Pleas and
Quarter Sessions, to be held for the County of Wake
the srd Monday of February next, and then and there
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. IS go l-2.) SS7-6w.
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State of North Carolina, Granville Co.
SUPERIOR COURT LAW, SEPTEMBER TERM.
William Wilson Elizabeth Naturalization for
DiU0rce.
TN this case it appearing that copy of the petition
and subpoena were issued to the defendant in man
ner as by the in such is required and the
return thereon being that the Defendant is not to be
found proclamation publicly made at the Court House
door by the Sheriff for said defendant appear and
answer as commanded by the subpoena, and the said
defendant failing appear, it is ordered by the Court
that publication for three months be made in the North
Carolina Standard tor the said Elizabeth Wilson to be
and appear the Superior Court, to be held for the
County and State aforesaid the Court House in Ok
ford on the rst Monday of March next, and answer to
the plaintiffs petition.
Witness Benjamin C. Cooke, clerk Of our said Court,
at Office in Oxford the oath day Of October, A D. 1851
BENZ. e. COOKE, C. C. C.
Oct. 27, 1851. (Pr. Adv. $7,5O) 1oa-3mw.
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LEATHER FOR FALL TRADE
1T Who'll ESALE AND Rrr,

M E respectfully announce to our friend. on, a.
trade generally that have determined to sn 'ne
no efforts on our part to give Petersburg Leather and
Finding establishment whose stock shall an u
ably with that of any house, North or South W.
receiving rom the importers and manufacturers of the
Northern Cities one eff the largest and best seectnS
we nave ever known In this market and we pledge
ourselves to sell goods as low as anv Sonth Of
York, and many articles low if not lower than the
are to be had, even there, have now in full oner:
ton large and well 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
ments all of which will be sold in accordance with tb
above statement; and the only way can prove this is
for purchasers to 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 Saddlery.
Petersburg, August Is, 1851. SIT
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PLEASANT GROVE ACADEMY,

WAhE FOKEST, N. c.
next session of this institution will commence
IL on tine End Monday in January next under the su-
perVIsIon OF Mr.. William M. Crenshaw, graduate OF
Randolph Macon College. Mr.. Crenshaw comes highly
recommended by the faculty of said institutionhss
great talent for inparng instruction, and possesses
good knowledge of human nature
Students can be prepared here for any College,
the active pursuits of life
This Institution being permanent, and situated in a
neghborhood distinguished for its health and beautiful
scenery liberal share of patronage will be expected.
The Trustees are building new Academy II miles
from ForesVile, which will be completed by the next
session.
TERMs-$7, $40, and $15 per session of five months,
according to advancement No deduction except in
SEES OF protracted illness. Board be obtained Sc
per month. For further particulars address DR.. w. H.
HEARTSFlELD, at Forestville
By order of the Trustees.
Nov "a, 1851. S95-t15Jan.
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A. b. STITH,

A. b. STITH,
Agent, Commission Merchant and Dry Goods
Broker, New York.
INENDERS his services to the Merchants, Planters,
and citizens of the Southern States and will attend
to any business in his nether in the sale of Produce
or Merchandise or the purchase Dry Goods Groceries,
hardware Crockery, Shoes Hats Furniture, Carriages
Musical and Agricultural instruments Bagging Rope,
Drugs. Medicines &C. He faters himself purchaser
OF goods for Southern Merchants his experience will
able him give entire satisfaction to the Merchants who
may entrust to him their orders.
REFERENCES:
His Excellency Charles Manly, Raleigh.
William Hill, Secretary of State, do
G. w. Mordecai, Prest Blk of State, do
DR.. ]. o. Watson, Pres't Mu. In. Co., do
B. F. Moore, Esq, Attorney Gen. do
Matthew Shaw, ESQ., Washington.
Hon. ]. R. J. Daniel, Weldon.
Andrew Joyner, Esq, do
R. H. Lewis, Esq, Greensborough, Ala
Raleigh, February 6, 1850. 796-
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Rare Chance for a good Inyestment.


oEL Is now offered by the Subscriber whe
SS02- wishes to dispose of his
7sae Carriage and Harness Manydctory.
This extensive and we'll known Establishment, has
now been in operation for upwards of years. 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 Estabilshment
is situated Main Street, and comprises goa ShoP
containing benches; Harness Shop, containing
benches a Blacksmith Shop with FORCES, and Large
and commodious Paint and Trimming Rooms-all new
and in excellent order. There besides these large
wood house, filled with an immense quantity OF hne sea
soned Timber adapted every department OF the bus
ness. A Turning Lathe and Saw moved by horse pow
err; Pump on the premises Shelter Tor Vencies'
and in word all the Improvements AID convenlences
found in the best Establishments either North or South
- Immediately opposite, are the Dwelling House
AiA and Ware House. The Dwelling-house Is hne
two story building, with acre lot attached, having all
necessary houses and convenlences required Dy
family The situation is elevated healthy and pleasant
The Warehouse is a two story SO d 26 IT. build
ing and cost upwards of 1880 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 Greenvie, situated it is in the
midst of the wealthest and fertile portion of the
State,-connected with Raleigh and the west by PianK
Road, with the east 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 it the most appropriate point IN East
ern Carolina for Carriage Mandatory. The purcha-
ser will obtain the accommodating terms, and any
reasonable time to make his payments.
To his friends and patrons the subscriber returns his
hearty thanks for their liberal Stronage. informs
them that he has hand the largest and finest as
sortment of BUGGIES and other VEHICLES ever
here which he will be happy to sell low terms
for cash or negotiable notes. He respectfully invites
friends and purchasers call and examine his stock
JAMES NELSON.
Greenvile, June IS, 1851. 75-h
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Forestville Female Academy.


b. w. JUSTICE, A. B. Principal,
VENHE exercises of this institution will be resumed
Il on the third Monday in January 1852, under the
care OF the Principal above named, gentleman who
graduated with distinction at of State COLLEGES
and has had considerable experience teacher He
will be aided by assistant every way competent to
teach Music and all the ornamental branches usually
taught in Semnaries for young Ladies. In point of
health intelligence and good society, believed For
estVe and the surrounding country cannot be exceed
by any locality in the State. And the Trustees are de-
termned that opportunity shall be offered parents TO
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. y, TO- 124 Dollars &C
cordng to advancement in Eng sh branches.
Latin and French, each, SIS.
Music the Piano, with use of instrument Sls
Guitar $lS
Board can be obtained with the Principal or in private
families, at $S per month.
For further particulars, address the Principal or the
Secretary of the board OF Trustees By order of the
Trustees. PEYTON OHM Secreforn
Forestville N. C. Nov. 18th, 1851. s96-w6W
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COMPREHENSIVE.

THE subscribers have this day formed co-partner-
J. ship, under the name and style of McRAE & HAIR
RISS 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, feel confident we can sell
articles in our line favorable terms and of good
quality, be purchased in the United States.
ALEX. McRAE, Jr.,
N. T. HARRISS.
Wilmington, Oct.,I, 1851. 97-H
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$25 Reward.

ID ANYWAY from the subscriber the 21st inst. :,
TIA Muatto man, LEWIS, about 25 years of age, six
feet high, and carries himself very erectly; is ntell
gent and likely He processes to be Barber and Shoe
maker
Lewis purchased short time since from
Kenuckian has been employed in driving horses and
mules, and is we'll known in Tennessee and North Ca
roina. He probably las pass, and is making his way
back to Kentucky, or TO free State.
The above reward will be paid for the delivery of
Lewis to the subscriber, in Columbia, S. Co. for his
confinement in any Jail in any Southern State.
j. M. E. SHARP.
Columbia s. c., Oct. 24, 1851 S95-3t.w.
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IMPORTANT TO FAMILIES:
CIR "A N ELS

S. CRANES
Patent Compound Wash Mixture.
For Washing CL0theS-ALSO, for flashing, Cleaning
and BeautJying Painted Surfaces, the Walls,
Ceilings and Entries; the Halls, ParLorS, and
RoOmsof Pirate and Public Buildings;
the Fronts, Doors and Windoovs Of
Fancy Dwellings, tile Peacs
and Interior Of Church.
es; Furniture; the
Berths,
State Rooms and Cabins of Steamships, Steam
boats, and Packet-Saips; Passenger
Ours, Brasses. Iron Railing,
Glass or Metallic Sur
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 size, do all their washing in less
than hour, without the labor of rubbing pounding
bleaching the friction of machine thus saving time
expense and labor and securing exemption from the 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 of North Caro-
lima, IN his Patent Compound Wash Mixture. hereby
informs the Public that he wishes to dispose of FAMILY
or County Rights for the same.
Persons living at distance wishing to procure the
right to make and this Valuable Preparation can do
so, by remttng FIVE DOLLARS to me- at Raj
eIgh which amount will entitle them to a family right
which right shall be sent by mail Immediately, with the
proper directions to make and use the same. am in
possession of large number of certificates from Ladies
and Gentemen OF high standing, only in this State
but in Maryland Virginia and South Carolina but
deem it unnecessary to fill long Advertisement with
them unless requested the article will speak for it
SELF and is SO favoraby known in all the Northern and
Southern States. ~
aim to visit all parts of the State at as early day
as possible to give the Public opportunity of testing
its value. - 'e
for this City during my absence
ling Agent.
Feeling satisfied by the of this Mixture in NV
own Family. that it cannot fail to nJease oil M o.
invite ali to call and or send in their orders to
Raleigh, Sept. 49, 1851. o.
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state of North Carolina, Granville Co.

STATE Oh NOrLM CdfOIIA1sl, WFstMVIIIe 90.
Court of Equity, Fall Term, A. D. 1881.
Elizabeth Williams VIM. Williams, Admir-. of
Geo. Williams, and others, Original Bill
appearing to the satisfaction of the Court that the
Adefendants, Thomas Dew and wife Betsey, James
Weathers land wife Nancy, Henry Williams, Arthur
Williams and Jones Williams, not inhabitants of
this State it is therefore ordered by the Court that pub
LEGATION be made six weeks successfully in the North
Carolina Standard for the said defendants to appear at
the Term of said Court. to be held in the Court
House, at Oxford, the first Monday of March next
and plead, demur to the said bill of complaint
otherwise the will be taken pro and heard
erparte.
Witness, James NJ Virgins, Clerk and Master of said
Court, at Office in Oxford, the first Monday of Septem-
Der, 1851.
JAS. M. VIRGINS, C. M. E.
De 4, 1851. (Pr. Adv. S. 62a) s96-6w.
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Prime Green Tea,

FrAMe WfeeM Act3
lust Received
y 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, scrubbiDg 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 sieves ,shoves and spades Collins axes
Augurs saws, files chiseIs, cross cut and mill saws
Broad axes, adzs frying pans wafer and waffle irons
Knob, pad, stock, till and cupboard Locks, hinges
screws, finishing brads cut 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. 60
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NOTICE.

I'm Monday after Christmas, being the 29th of De-
Occmber next, shall sell the late dwelling house
of James Tomlnson, deceased, some eight ten Ne
groes of various ages and sizes and of both shall
also sell at the time 200 barrels of Corn and
some 80 B lade Stacks f not sold before) and
or pens of Shucks -
The Negroes will be sold six months credit and
the Corn and Fodder credit of three months with
interest from date.
There will also be hired out twenty Negroes for
twelve months.
Notes with approved security will be required in
every instance. B. H. TOMLINSON, ..Admr.
Johnston County, Dec. l. 1851. S97-2t
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NOTICE..

THE subscriber having formed co-partnership with
Mr.. N T. HARRIss, is DESTROYS of closing his old
business and begs leave to urge upon those indebted to
him the necessity of prompt settlement of their bills
He the time tenders his thanks to his former
customers for their kind patronage AMI solicts conn
uance of the to the firm.
ALEX. McRAE, Jr.
Wilmington, Oct l, 1851. 97-H
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NOTICE.

|INAKEN up and committed to the Jail of Caswe
Il County, on the Esd day of October, 1851, Negro
man. who says his is SIMON and that he belongs
to John Segar, Scgars of Chesterfield District South
Carolina Said negro about SO years DID, five feet four
or five inches hgh his front upper teeth decayed had on
when taken up Wool hat, dark brown Wooden coat
and Pantaloons The is required prove proper
y pay charges and take him away, he will be dealt
with as the law directs. F. A. WILEY, Sheriff.
OcIooer 24th, 1881. 992-w2m.
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FORM BOOK-The North Carolina Form Book :.
containing all the most useful forms which occur in
business transactions between and man. as well as
in official stations; together with the Constitution of
North Carolina and of the United States the act fixing
the fees of Clerks Sheri, &c. Calculated for the use
OF the citizens of North Carolina aud made conormabe
to law. Compiled by member of the North Carolina
bar. For sale by H. D. TURNER
Raleigh, December, 1851. N G. Bookstore,