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Southern shield., 1851-02-08
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HAVE removed my Produce and Grocery A establishment to the building on the corner of Main and Diagonal streets, immediately op- poslte Capt. Preston's Law Office, where shall keep constantly on hand full supply of every article in my line, which will be sold a, the most reasonable prices for cash.
 s. P. CRAIG. larunrY II, 1851.
Southern shield., 1851-02-08
A Streak of Luck.

The New Bedford Mercury records the history of naval adventure, which shows MT. Fortune, like Miss Fortune, does not always come single handed. In the sum- mer of lS46, there was lying in the port of New Bedford, an old, rotten, condemned whale ship, called the Envoy. She had seen many years tough service, and had al- ways proved to her owners lucky vessel Becoming, at length, so worn that no Insur- ance company would risk her, she was dis mantled and left to decay. At this a junk dealer in New Bedford, named Brownell, bought her, ostensibly for the purpose of tearing her to pieces. He paid for the old hulk of 600 tons burthen, the sum of three hundred and twenty-five dollars.
 The purchaser finding the vessel was yet able to float engaged smart Yankee cap- iaa F6o na@ed saA WfbkeG baf 5 9 6 b Whs WhsqP35 ag5 to the Pacific Ocean.
 Capt. Walker made Severul most success ful cruises in the Pacific, when he finally put into San Francisco, where he arrived last November. The Envoy sailed from New Bedford in July, lS4S, having been from home only two years and four months, when she reached San Francisco. During this short period of time, Capt. Walker took on board the enormous quantity of six thou sand three hundred barrels of oil ,and twen- ty-six thousand pounds of whalebone! As fast as the ship became filled up with oil and bone, he sent it off in other vessels to London, except the last cargo, which he took to San Francisco. Capt. Walker has just returned 10 New Bedford, having been absent 30 months.
 The net proceeds of the voyage amount ed to $l54,O00! Of this sum Capt. Walker receives one quarter, the balance going to the junk dealer The ship sold for $6,O0O in San Francisco. Mr. junk dealer is now probably, the lion of Bedford.
Southern shield., 1851-02-08

A CoNsIDRATE HUsBAND.-We once heard of a man who was reduced 10 such extreme poverty, that in fit of despera- ton, knavery rather, he advertised in some London paper that he would hang himself on certain day, at some we'll known place. for the benefit of his wife and children. Admittance one shilling,
Southern shield., 1851-02-08
Green 0ssN E}sy Esseees.

VEVHE undersigned having purchased the -M 1aa- Yard built by Solomon Landeker, IS ready to receive Hides, for which he will pay the highest price in Dry Goods or Groceries.
 E. w. JONES. Helena, October 5, 1850.
Southern shield., 1851-02-08

SINGULAR PuNIsHMENr.-AM MT. Lyntol

SINGULAR PuNIsHMENr-A MT. Lynton has lately made communication to the Asiatc Society of London, descriptive of mode of punishment peculiar to the crim- inal code of China:
 " A Chinese merchant named Hiam-ly, accused and convicted of having killed his wife, was sentenced to die by the total de- prvalion of sleep. The execution took place at Annoy, in the month of June last. The condemned was placed in prison under the surveillance of three guardians, who re- leved each other every alternate hour, and who prevented him from any sleep, night or day. He lived thus for nineteen days, without having slept for single minute. At the commencement of the eigth day his suferings were so cruel, that he begged as great favor, that they would kill him by strangulation."
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 The Chippewa Indians are suffering inI Minnesota for want of provisions and one I I I,nJ l;n.i
Southern shield., 1851-02-08

IF Emma is from the German and signifies a nurse. Caroline from the Latin-noble mind- ed. George from the Greek-a farmer. Mar tha from llebrew-Bitterness, The beautiful and common Mary is Hebrew, and means a a drop of salt water-a tear. Sophia, from Greek-wisdom. Susan, from Hebrew-a twin and Robert from German-famous in Council
Southern shield., 1851-02-08
Bg:afG D.H .N.EKEsgsG

. CARRIAGE TRlNMINr FHVHE undersigned takes this method of in- Fl forming the people of Helena and the surrounding country, that he has opened Shop Tn Helena for the purpose of engaging in the above business. Persons wishing work done Tn hls line can rely upon having the same exe- cued In neat, substantial, and workmanlke manner, and at reasonable prices. Shop in the house formerly occupied by Bailey & Rice as Dry Goods store.
 M. D. WILCOX. Sept. g, lS49.
Southern shield., 1851-02-08
TERMS OF ADVERTISING

ERMC UT ADV EII IISINI For square of 10 lines, first insertion, Sl co For each subsequent insertion, sc Any number of lines under ten, counted as one square,-over 10 and under 20, counted az two squares, and advertisements ofgreater length in like proportion.
 Liberal deductions will be made to those who advertise by the year.
 Announcing candidates for State offices, slO %
 District %
 county 5 %
 township, {" 3 % Communications of personal nature will be charged double price. Payment in advance JOB WORK of every description executed in the best of style and at reasonable prices.
Southern shield., 1851-02-08
Fact Worth Remembering.

In answer 10 enquiries by gentlemen en- listed in the enterprise 0l getting stock for the proposed Louisville and Nashville Rail- road, we will state, upon proper authority, that it is expected the cars will run thro' from Chattanooga 10 Nashville by lst ot January, 1853; that the Carolina and Geo. gia roads are paying dividends in no case less than 6 per cent, per annum and up 10 l i per cent. per annum-that the distance from Nashville 10 Chattanooga, is l5O miles, and from Chattanooga to Charles ton, 450 miles. The enhancement in the value of real estate in this and three neigh boring counties through which our road is building, Davidson, Rutherford, and Frank fort, in one year, 1S49, according to the Comptroller's Report, is more than the WHOLE COST of the road.-NdSh. Banner.
 
 The Albany State Register says that the Ab- olitlon Convention held at Syracuse, N. York, on the 9th instant, to receive Wn. z. Chaplin, was very tame, meagre, and spiritless affair, notwithstanding it had been heralded for sever- al months. Hardlya Corporal's guard could be drummed up, with all the trumpetings in the newspapers of the country. The City Hall was not more than half filled, and many of those present were attracted by desire to see Chap lin, and took no part in the proceedings of the Convention. The Register adds:
 "The signal failure of this grand demonstra- ton of the Abolitionists against the Fugitive Slave Law, we regard as the most cheerino indi- cation that has yet occurred. 1t shows that 'he noisy and furious clamor which was raised m ise measures, and the gross interpretations of the provisions of the Fugitive Slave Law, have failed to make an abiding impression upon the masses. To this result nothing has contri- buted so much as the Union meetings, in which the Compromise measures have been ably and candidly examined before the people"
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 DRY FEET.-We will give our readers a re- eipe for making boots water proof, which Is worth more than our subscription price to any person who will try it. Moisture generally penetrates the soles of boots-the upper leath- CT is not easily wet, and is easily dried. To- render the sole impervious to water, order your boot maker to cut pieces of canvas the proper shape, dip them in melted pitch or tar, and lay them upon the inner soles before putting on the outer soles of the boots. This simple process will insure dry feet without making the boot clumsy. We have tried the experiment, and would advise all whose soles are afflicted with cold or dampness to do the same.
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 LAND WARRANTs-The newly executed warrants that have just been issued repre- sent soldier returning 10 his family, on either side of which are American shields, in the centre of which appears the figures l6O. On the right of the certificate is a faithful likeness of Gen. Taylor, and on the left the miniature portrait of Willard Fill more, the President The paper is also embellished with martial and agricultural devices, which give an agreeable finish to the whole
Southern shield., 1851-02-08

Gy Spectacles says he is firm believer in dreams, for he once dreampt that he was flying alive, and the very next morning he had suit in Chancery commenced against him.
Southern shield., 1851-02-08
E1rs, ;Snaith s' IRogaahiW.

E HAVING associated themselves in the practice of A E Medicine, in its various branches, respectfully tender their Professional services to the public. Office in the Helena House. two doors of the Post Office
 Helena March Q l849
Southern shield., 1851-02-08

A man who was rescued from drowning a few nights since in Boston, abused the man who rescued him because he did not sare his haf
North Carolina standard., 1851-02-22
NEW AND CHEAP
FASHIO N ABLE DRY GOODS
For the Fall and Winter Trade. 1850.


IWNHE Subscriber having just received from New
il York and Philadelphia, an elegant and extensive
supply of SIAPLE IND FANCY DRY GOODS,
every variety of Style and Fashion for the
Season, would respectfully invite his friends and
toners, and the public at large, to early examination
of the same, being fully persuaded they cannot fail to
admire and be won by their superior Richness and
Beauty and still deg hed arith the good5arga
he intends to giUe them.
The assortment comprises, part. the following viz
Super Black Gros-de Rhine Silks,
Chameleon Satin D Chine do.
Plaid and Figured Changeable do.
Hungarian and Jenny Lind Cloths, (for Dresses.)
Blue, Brown, Green and Mode colored Satin striped
Delaines.
Changeable IThibet, and ECherry color'd Paramatta
Cloths,
New Style Calcoes and Gnghams,
Irish Linen, and Cotton Shirting,
Rich Velvet Trimming, and Silk Braids and Laces,
Insertlngs and Edgings,
Beautiful Bonnet, Relt, and Neck Rbands,
Fine Kid and Silk Gloves, and Mits,
Together with many other desirable articles, among
which are
Cloths, Cassimeres, and Vestings,
Sattinets. TweeGs Cloth and Kentucky Jeans,
Fine Moeskin and Fur Hats,
Fur and Cloth Caps,
Jenny Lind and Leghorn Bonnets,
Kersey's, Linsey's, and Blankets,
Silk and Cotton Umbrellas.
T. A MITCHELL.
Raleigh, Nov. 6, 1885, 94O-tf
North Carolina standard., 1851-02-22
THE NORTH CAROLINA STANDARD
n,.urn WEEKLr AND SEMI-WEEKLT, By
w1T.I,1AM w. HOLD EN-,
e." TnrroR AND PROPRIETOR.

r,,s or THE WEEKLY. Two dollars per annum'
ADVANCE, or within the first month Two dollars hna ane
@ cents; if ynS wthn SIX months from the time Of
subscribing. H. 5,r.rs oor
TERMS OF THE sEN1-WEEKLr. Four dollars P per
in advance, or within the first month; Four
sIars and fifty cents if paymentbe be delayed SIX months
and Five Dollars, if not paid within SIX i0i inc
a%g p The above rules will be infexiby adhered to-
ADVERTISEMENTS not exceeding fourteen lines VIII
;Userted one time for dollar, and twenty-five
cents for each subsequent insertion those Of greater
will be charged 25 per cent higher than the
SSnvs rates. reasonable reduction will be made to
ABOVE advertise by the year. Advertisements inser-
nJ in the Semi Weekly Standard, will also appear IN
the Weekly Paper free of charge
o,soibers. and others, who may wish to send money
EI;,o can do so at all times, by Mail and at his
10 & s Receipts for all will be promptly transmitted
H ..ors to the Editor must come free of postage.
North Carolina standard., 1851-02-22
PUBLISHED EVERY MORN
New Confectionery lE Grocery Store
3 Doors

New CONFECTIONERY Il Grocery Store
Doors belOsU the Post once.
"M. GRIFFICE, & co. have opened Confec-
w tionary and Grocery Store, in Raleigh, 3 doors
below the Post Office, where they have hand, and
will sell on reasonable terms the following articles
GR0GBRIBS.
Sugar and Coffee, Crushed Sugar.
Do. ST. Croix, Havana do.
candles and Soap, Pepper and Spice,
BLACK and Imp. Tea, Copperas and Ginger,
Saleratus and Snuff. Brooms &C. &C.
Myers Best Chewing Tobacco.
COnfectiOnarieS.
Best Segars, Water Crackers,
Dolls, Accordians, Butter and Soda, do.
Fancy Candies, Citron, Prunes, Cocoa Nuts,
Almonds, Filberts, English Wainuts,
Palm Nuts, Figs and Raisins,
And every thing usually kept in Confectionery Store
They will say to the public that they carry on the
Candy Making Business,
and without boasng they the public that they
will sell the best Candy cheap any house in the
place, and warrant it to be good as be made.
Merchants and others, buying by the Wholesale will
find it to their interest to give them a call.
Raleigh, October 9, 1850. s36-H
North Carolina standard., 1851-02-22

Stale of North CaroLinG-FrGnklin Co.
Court of Pleas and Quater Sessions-Decembe: Term,
1850.
Willis Afford. Benz H. Afford, jeremiah Afford, and
Williams and his wife Margaret C. Afford William
C. Afford and Arthur F. Alford-Pettion to sell Land
Warrant.
this it appearing to the satisfaction of the Court
ltha the Defendants aforesaid non-resGents of the
State of North Carolina is ordered that publication
be made in the North Carolina Standard paper pub
shed in the City of Raleigh for six successive weeks,
warning the said William c. Afford and Arthur F. AL
ford be and appear the next Term Of this Court to
be held the Court House, in the Town of Louisburg,
County and State Aforesaid the I'd Monday in March
A. D. 1851 then and there show cause if any they
have, why the prayer of the Petitioners should be
granted. the will be taken pro corJessO, and
heard er parte, and Decree made accordingly.
Witness, Young Patterson Clerk of said Court at
Office the I'd Monday of December, A. D.. 1850.
Y. PATTERSON, C. c. c.
January 18th, 1851. (Pr. adv. $5 62S) 24-6w.
North Carolina standard., 1851-02-22
NORTH CAROLINA
Mutual Life Insurance Company
RALEIGH, N. c.

RALEIGH, N. C.
TNHIS Company is taking insurance on the lives
of healthy persons and Slaves, at their established
of premium. This being the only Life Insurance
Company in the State and working under charter suit
ed the condition and circumstances of ALL the Dec-
feel hesitation in saying that it affords greater
inducements for the insurance of lives than any other
Company in the country.
The 5th Sec of the Charter provides" the husband
may insure his le for the sole and benefit of
his wife children, free from the claims of the repre-
sentatives of the husband any of his creditors
1t is conducted the mutual plan, each person in
sured becoming a member thereof, and not liable beyond
the amount of his premium.
Policies for 500 $4,000 will be issued on the life
of white person and Slaves for two-thirds their
market value, for term of from to five years. as
the owner may desire.
All losses of the Company paid within 80 days af
proof of loss is furnished. No California risks taken.
The business of the Company is conducted under the
immediate supervision of
DR.. Chas. E. johnson, President,
VIM. d. Haywood, Vice President,
James F. Jordan, Secretary,
WIN. H. Jones, Treasurer,
Perrin Busbee, Attorney,
DR.. Wm H. Mckee, Examining Physician.
J. Hersman, General Agent.
All Communications on business should be addressed
post paid, to JAMES r. JORDAN,
Secretary.
Nov. !, 1850. l.
North Carolina standard., 1851-02-22
FREEMAN, HODGES, & Co.
IMPORTERS AND JOBBERS,
So Liberty Street, New YORK;

No. So Liberty Street, New York,
(Between Broadway and Nassau)
A RE now receiving rich and beautiful assortment
n of Fancy Silk and Millinery Goods, to which we
would particularly invite the attention of all Cash Pur-
and will make it object for them to give US
a call, determined TO sell our assortment for
Cash, lower than before offered in this market
Millners supply themselves with every article
in their lne about the cost of Importation or Auction
prices Many of goods manufactured expressly
for sale and cannot be surpassed for beauty
low prices.
Rich Hat and Cap Ribbons, large variety.
Silks and Satins for Bonnets.
Grapes Grape Lisses, Tarletons and Illusion Laces
Trimmings for Hats, Caps and Dresses.
Jenny Lind Caps, Party and Opera Head Dresses
Embroidered Capes, Collars, Cuffs and ChemIsetts,
Embroidered Edgings and Insertings, Swiss and
Muslin.
Thread, Brussels Valenclene, Silk and Lisle Thread
Laces
Embroidered, REVERE and Plain Linen Cambria Hkfs.
Gloves and Mitts, Kid, Silk, Lisle Thread and Sew
ing Silk.
Scarfs, Cravats and Dress Hkfs.
Swiss, Jaconett, Book Muslin, and Bishop Lawns.
Embroidered, Damask and Plain Canton Grape
Shawls
A full assortment Of Straw Goods.
French and American Artificial Flowers.
With large variety not mentioned above.
All wishing to avoid paying long prices will make
money by calling and satisfying themselves
Jan. %, 1851. 25-st
North Carolina standard., 1851-02-22
BOOKS! BOOKS! BOOKS!
Henry D. Turner,

1GIIy D. ufu6IJ
Publisher. Bookseller and SIatiOner
No. 1, FAYErrEv1ILE Sr. RALEIGH, N. C..
"AS always on hand large and general collection
1of
Law, Medical, Theological Classical, Voyages Travels,
Novels and Miscellaneous Books. Also, very
extensive assortment of School Books, &C.,
Blank Books, Ledgers, Journals, Day Books
Pass Books, Bank Books, Record Books,
Blank Check Books and any other kind
that may be wanted manufactured
to order.
Together with general assortment of Stationery.
Particular attention given to filling all orders complete
from Booksellers Merchants Teachers and private nd-
vduas And every article in his line sold the oacest
prices for cash approved credit either at wholesale
retail.
All new works received published,
Raleigh, August 27, 1850. $50
North Carolina standard., 1851-02-22
NORTH CAROLINA
MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY,
Nov. /, 1850.


RALEIGH, n. C.
TNHE following persons have been elected Directors
and Officers of this Company for the present year
DIRECTORS.
DR.. Josiah o.. Watson, Jos. G. B. Roulhac, Richard
Smith, John Primrose, Henry D. Turner, s. w. Whit
ing, T. H. Selby, of Raleigh Geo. McNeill, Fayette-
vile, Joshua G. Wright, Wilmington, Jas. E. Hoyt,
Washington, James Sloan, Greensborough, VIM. Bad
ham, Edenton, Joshua Boner, Salem, Joseph Pool
Elizabeth City, Michael Brown, Salisbury, Alexander
Mitchell, Newbern, w. N. H. Smith, Murfreesborough,
H. B. Williams, Charlotte, John B. Barrett, Milton, and
A. T. Sunny, Asheville.
All Directors authorized to receive applications
OFFICERS.
Josiah o. Watson, President,
J. G. B. Rouhac, Vice President,
Richard Smith, Treasurer,
]. G. Partridge, Secretary,
John H. Bryan, Attorney,
]. Hersman, General Agent.
En- S5;s.s $';s:s;: Ssss s$;:s Committee
This Company is now in successful operation, and is
prepared to effect insurance against fire all kinds Of
property, (Steam Mills and Turpentine Distlleres
cepted0
All communications in reference insurance should
he addressed to the Secretary, post paid.
j. G. PARTRIDGE, Sec'y.
Raleigh, January 2, 1850. 1913
North Carolina standard., 1851-02-22
A. b. STITH,

A. b. STITH,
Agent, Commission Merchant and Dry Goods
Broker, New York.
TNENDERS his services to the Merchants, Planters,
and citizens of the Southern States, and will attend
any business in his lineether in the sale of Produce
Merchandise the purchase of Dry Goods Groceries,
Hardware, Crockery Shoes, Hats Furniture, Carriages
Musical and Agricultural instruments, Bagging Rope,
Drugs. Medicines, &c. He atters himself purchaser
goods for Southern Merchants his experience will en-
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, Pres't Blk of State, do
DIR. ]. o. Watson, Prest Mu. In. Co., do
B. F. Moore, Esq, Attorney Gen., do
Matthew Shaw, Esq, Washington.
Hon. j. r. ]. Daniel, Weldon.
Andrew Joyner, Esq, do
R. H. Lewis, Esq, Greensborough, Ala.
Raleigh, February 6, 1850. 1876
North Carolina standard., 1851-02-22
Important to
MILLERS s. MILL OWNERS!

Important to
MILLERS & MILL OWNERS!
TNHE Undersigned would respectfully inform those
IL engaged in the Milling Business in n. c., that he
keeps constantly hand and win supply at the shortest
notice, that almost invaluable article
YOUNG'S IMPROVED PATENT
SMUT AND SCREENING MACHINE.
The only Machine kind that has stood the test and
given satisfaction the public 1t has surplanted every
Smut Machine yet offered in the State, or less of
which has been tax down to make room for it. The
public need lear no imposition, there some 2S0
Machines running in N c.; and wish to offer other
references than the gentlemen who using them,
whose expectations have been more than realized in
their performance not only thoroughly cleanses the
Wheat of smut but also puries of all other substances,
almost perfection, 1t takes up but feet square
the Mill, and requires but little power. ts warranted
for five years against breaking wearing out, and also
to retain its cleaning qualities for that time.
There number of these Machines through which
100 900 bushels OF Wheat have been cleaned and they
have never been out of order one day.
There awarded to II the Premium at the Maryland
State Fair and Premium with Silver Medal, at the
Fair of the Maryland Institute, at Baltimore last Fall
Address the Subscriber at South Lowell Mills. Orange
county, N. C. JNO. A. MCMANNEN.
December 81, 1850. 15-f.
North Carolina standard., 1851-02-22
Valuable Real Estate for Sale.

are thirty-fve sets of Boxes; the most of which
have only been in from to two years. with su
cent quantity of round trees to cut at least twenty sets
The lands upon which these situated is not
easily surpassed by any piney lands in Eastern Carolina
There is upon the premises two Disteries neatly and
conveniently fitted up, with all necessary out-houses
Upon the farm, think the buildings altogether sell
dom excelled. Those wishing to purchase invited
to examine for themselves. Terms shall be low, and
payments accommodating. Come and see.
Any person wishing to purchase, be furnished
with sufficient number of teams and wagons to carry
on both the operations of Farm and Turpentne, and
with years supply of provisions.
JOHN A. AVIRETT.
Catharine Lake. OnsIow Co. N. c. ! sae
July %, 1850.
North Carolina standard., 1851-02-22
PLANK ROAD NOTICE.

DOCKS of Subscription to the Greenville and Raleigh
- Plank Road Company will be opened on the lst day
of January next, and remain open thirty days the
oIlowing places, vix
At Washington, under the direction of John Myers
B. F. Havens, James E. Hoyt, B. F. Hanks and Joseph
Potts.
At Greenville, under the direction of Gould Hoyt
Charles Green, Edwin H. Golett, VIM. Bernard, ST.. and
Henry Bell
At the town of Wilson, under the direction of Jona
than Rountree, John Farmer and Barron c. Watson.
At Eagle Rock, under the direction of T. R. Ded nam
VIM. H. Hood and Needham Price.
At Raleigh, under the direction of Thomas D. Hogg
'Vm. H. Jones and James T. Marriott.
Amount of shares $25 Two dollars on each share to
be paid subscribing.
JOHN MYERS
JAMES Z. hOYT,
JOSEF H POTTS,
BEN. F. HhNKS,
B. H. HAVENS.
Washington, N. c., Jan. 4, 1851. I9-
North Carolina standard., 1851-02-22
FOR SALE OR RENT.

TNHE residence of the late Louis D. Henry, at present
occupied by the undersigned is offered for sale rent
The dwelling-house is large and commodous one, and
remarkably well built with all outhouses complete. 1t
has fifteen of land attached, under the high
est cultivation.
This residence is in excellent neghborhood, and in
every respect pleasant and agreeable.
The residence recently occupied by D. K. McRae on
Fayetteville Street, also the Governors Mansion,
is likewise offered for sale The dwelling house
has been conveniently constructed is and all the out
houses complete. An Office, with two upon
the lot. H. M. HENRY.
Raleigh, January IL, 1851. 21-H.