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North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1852, 1851-08-20
FOR Old AND YOUNG.
THE NORTH CARULINA READER !;

WORK designed to familiarze the minds of the
~ young with the character history, and resources of
their own welfavored father land. The author while
prosecuting the work, received many letters of encour
agemen from leading citizens-al of whom expressed
desire that it might find its way into every home OF
North Carolina and these good wishes and favorable
opinions uttered before the style of the work was
known 10 any but the author himself. The pubic
will be able to Judge of the merits OF the plan
of the execution, for themselves and, considering 'e
amount of matter it will be cheap and in the power OF
every to buy and examine The work Will conlan
1st a general description of North CaroHha, WIZ"
reference to scenery productions, capabilities, PoPu
ton, and manners, illustrated with numerous e"s''
ings. ,. ,5 ro
z. history Of the discovery, settlement anu P''-
gress of the State down to the present hhe.
8. Political and oratorical exercises solhe Vi ~
by North Carolinians. .,, o,,...o. of tho
4. Chronological and historical ,aoes ,;e ,r,ne
last census explanations OF popular sclehnhc ter"s'
TSe hook will also contain rules for correct readings
hr;ded and from the best authorities, and IS
he Companion will be published hyiLIPPINCoTI,
GRAMBO g. Co , successor to GRlGG & ELLlol :,
NJ IL North Fourth Street, Philadelphia, and orders
addressed to them will be promptly attendedto Inc
undersigned wi also be in Philadelphia for few weeks
letters addressed him the publishers will meet with
attention The book will be out in time for the r all
trade and merchants OF North Carolina who deal
school books would do we'll to call on the
or send early orders Liberal discounts will be made
to wholesale purchasers and the retail price Will be
C. II. WILEY.
p S. 1t is the authors design to publish, in the
course of few months Reader for beg nners, provld
ed the work in press is literally patronized The
two Readers will make complete series and the cost
will be but little half that of the Worcester Series
the one most in use while will contain all the ne
cessary instructions and matter to suit all classes.
July 2Sth, 1851. 81
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THE FAUQUIER
WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS,
FauIuier County, Virginia.

FauIuier County, virginia.
WILL be opened for visitors the first of June.
w They situated on the Rappahannock river,
(now navigable,) thirty-eght miles above Fredercks-
burg and fifty, nearly due west, from Alexandria.
No pains have been spared to continue the attractions
of the place the voaes of pleasure the seekers of
health The recent publication in pamphlet of the en-
inent and Rev Thornton Sringeow shows. beyond all
question: the healing qualities of this water in many di
seases-dysPepsa, dropsy, &c. &c. He had spent the
previous season here, and made thorough and sitting
examination of the details of the reported by him,
and he is of opinion that the extraordinary me licnal
advantages of the Springs have been ohscured in the
greater aurements to fashionable life.
The railroad from Alexandria is rapidly approaching
these Springs, and will make the trip delightful
from that city and all north of it. In the time
the stages tri-weekly from Washington and will be
daily after the lst July daily line of stages will he
run by Mr.. Quisenberry from fredericksburg after LIST
July; and in the time he engages to send up all
passengers, at the regular fare (3 they may pre-
sent themselves.
Terms of board as last year, viz $50 dollars
for the whole ending first October 5 for three
months; $50 for two months S35 for month 81 8
for two weeks; $40 for week rs per day. Meals
lodging so each Servants, and children under
IL years, half price. No charge for children under
years. Horses so cents day, or $40 per month.
DANIEL WARD, Superintendent.
May "a, 1851. Sem.
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A FAMILY BOOK.
Iray's CycIopedia Of DO nestle Medicine

Z0iray's CycIQpedid oF DO nestle Medicine 8Uo-s6O
pqges.-tpiM Ipood EagraUings, &c.
VNNHlS work contains very large amount of highly
Il valuable and practical information, arranged n a
iorm ether Tor ready reference or more attentive read
ing. Ii presents concise yet clear view of the nature
predIsposIng causes premonory signs and distinguish
ing symptoms OF Disease and The nature uses proner
doses ana efects OF MEDICINES 1t gives directions con-
ceIning Diet, Air, Clothing, Bathing, Exercise and
other things connected with the of health
also, concerning the management of The Sck-room the
Nursery the preparation OF Food and Drink for the Sick
me application of Lceches Bsters Poultces Draughts
Pase!s &C., So as to produce the best effect with the
eaSt inconvenence and suffering to the patient and
such other information as will tend TO mitoate the srf+
erings of the sick room. For sale by
Raleigh, August 18th, 1851 soc
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HILLSBOROUGH ACADEMY

NHE acting Trustees of this long established Semin-
airy, take great pleasure in announcing the public
that they have engaged the services of Mr. BENZ. r.
HusKE, who will hereafter conduct the Academy Prin-
cipa
Mr.. Huske is native of the State and graduate of
University, and has for sometime been engaged,
successfully in teaching in the town of Fayetteville.
His learning, fine temper and Christian character give
to Parents that his duty children entrusted
to his charge will be ably and conscencously performed
The exercises Of the next session will commence on
Monday, the st instant and the of instruc-
ton is preparatory to the University, the sessions in m
lure will correspond with those of Chapel Hill
Terms of Tuition, including courses, $21 90, l.
ways in advance No deduction made unless in case of
protracted Illness By order of the Board,
E. A. HEARTH, Sec.
Observation-Disclosures and Faculty of the Univer-
sty of n c., Charles G. Haigh Esq. Hon. r. Strange
Edward ]. Hale, Esq, Fayetteville.
July 5, 1851. 7l-6w.
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COUGHS, COLDS, HOARSENEsS, BRON-
CHITIS, GROUP, ASTHMA, WHOOP-
ING COUGH AND CONSUMPTION.

In offering to the community this justly celebrated
remedy for diseases the throat and lungs IT IS not our
frankly to lay before them the opinions Of distinguished
men and some of the evidences of its success, from
which they judge for themselves. We sincerely
pledge ourselves TO make no wild assertions or false
staten ents of its efficacy, will hold out any hope
to suffering humanity which facts will not warrant.
Many proofs here given and solicit an inquiry
from the public into all publish feeling suled they
will find them perfectly reliable and the medicine wor
thy their best confidence and patronage.
From the distinguished Professor of Chemistry and
.Muteri0 lfedica, Bo1cdOin College.
Dear Sir: l delayed answering the receipt of your
preparation, until had opportunity of witnessing its
effects IN my own family, or in the families OF my
friends.
This have now done with high degree of satisac-
ton, in cases both of adults and children.
have found it. as its ingredients show, powerful
remedy for colds, and coughs and pulmonary diseases
PARKER CLEAVELAND, NJ. D.
BRUNSWICK, Me-, Feb. 5, IS47
Read the following, and if this medicine is worth
trial This patient had become very feeble. and the
effect of the medicine was Enthusiastically dstInct:-
UNITED STATES HOTEL, SARATOGA SPR1nGs,
July 5, IS49.
DR.. J. G. Ayer,-Sir: have Been afflicted with a
painful affection ofhe lungs and all the symptoms Offset
tied consumption, for more than year. l could find
no medicine that would reach my case, until COM
menced the of your &c Cherry Pectoral,' which
gave gradual relief and have been steadily gaining
my strength till my health is well nigh restored
While using your medicine had the qualification OF
curing with it my reverend friend, Mr. Truman, Of
SumPter District, who had been suspended from his
parochial duties by attack of bronchitis.
have pleasure in certifying these facts oyou,
And am, sir, yours respectfully,
J. F. CALHOUN, ofSouth Carolina
Prepared and sold by James c. Aver, Practical Chem
Ist, Lowell, Mass.
Sold in Raleigh by Williams, Haywood g. Co., and
by Druggists throughout the State.
May 81, 1851. s7O-sm.
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TEACHER WANTED.

A LIBERAL, SALARY will be given to any gsntle
"A man who come well recommended producing
testimonials that will satisfy beyond doubt character
and of his entire qualifications take charge of prepara
tory School TopsaiI Sound, which has hitherto been
largely Patronized and in prosperous condition. The
Academy (known as Topsail Academy is beautiful
and healthy location, IL miles cast of Wilmington, in
neighborhood not surpassed by any in point of morality
and social intercourse. 1t is desirable that the next
scholastic year should commence the first day of Oc-
tnber next. Letters early addressed to N N Nixon,
Wilmington, N. c., after the 5th inst to Jos. M.
Foy, Esq, Wilmington, N. c., will meet prompt at
tcntion.
NICHOLAS n. NIXON,
President of Board of Trustees
Sl-tIOct.
North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1852, 1851-08-20
A New Law Dictionary

4 ND Glossary containing Definitions of tn princ-
N pal terms ofthe Common and Civil Law together
with translations ard explanations of the various echni
cal phrases embracing also all the principal Common
and Civil Law maxms. Adapted to the jurisprudence
of the United States. by Alexander Burrl Counsellor
at Law. vols, Svo. SO.
Also. Adams Equity, So so; Story 3 wurks on Law;
Chiys works on Law. For sale the lowest prices.
W. L. POMEROY,
(Late PoMERoY & O'NEAL)
w L. P will receive subscriptions for the new series
of Lnglish Reports in Law and Equity, publishing
parts by Messrs Little s. Brown. Price 81 per. No.
$40 per year II Nos. bound iu six, 81 per vol.
Raleigh, May &c. So
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NOTICE.

PENHE Subscriber is authorized to sell valuable tract
4 of Land lying in the upper end of Halifax County,
North Carolina, in the neighborhood Of Brinkleyviile,
adjoining the lands of The late VIM. II. Thomas Joseph
]. Williams, and others, containing s96 acres by
cent survey; it being the residence of the late Colonel
Rhesea Read. There lisa good AID convenient dwelling
House the tract with little repairs. with other
out houses, and failing Spring of good WATER
could be desired Ideem it unncc essary to
anything with regard the quality of the Land oniY
think it equal any of the neghborhood Lands) as no
person would purchase without viewing great bar
gain can be made in whole or any part Any person
wishing TO purchase find the neighborhood of
the land.
WILL. BRINKLEY.
BrnkleyVille, Halifax, Aug. is, 1851. SI-tIDec..
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MOUNTAIN HOTEL,
NEORGANTON, Burke Co. NC.

E THE Subscriber, thankful for the very liberal pat
Tonage heretofore received, would now inform the
TEs1V,ELLE.Nfr PUBLIC
that his House is still open and that his accommodations
heretofore imited) enlarged He has erected
of Offices for Professional gentlemen, together
with commodous Hotel, all of which is entirely
The location of the MOUNTAIN HOTEL commands
The finest view of the mountain scenery the place. and
is removed from the noise and uproar of Courtyard
and the Public Square, and yet sufficiently for all
the purposes of business.
The subscriber promises to spare pains to provide
The invalid comfortable Summer Retreat, and gen
tlemen of pleasure and business desirable Boarding
House. ]. M. HAPPOLDT.
Morganton, July IS, 1850. s26-Iy.
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MEDICAL DBPAR rNTEMr
OF RANDOLPH MACON COLLEGE

TTNHE next Lecture Term of this Institution will
Il mence the lst of September, and continue ten
months. This School is recognised and its students ad
mted on the al endeun footing, by of tho most
respectable Medical Institutions of this country, among
which may be mentioned Jefferson Medical College, of
Philadelphia, and the University of the City of New
York.
The of instruction is extensive and practical
Anatomy taught both by demonstration and dissection
and students procure abundant material for dissection
on very moderate terms. During the course frequent
opportunities afforded students Of witnessing and
sisting in important Surgical operations.
The fee for the is SIl5 90, and always paya
BILE entering the School, Board, convenient to the
School, be had very moderate terms Students
obtain the Textbooks in Farmvle, village few
miles from the School.
FACULTY:
JOHN p MErrAUER, M. d. LII. d. Prof of the Principles
and Practice of Medicine and Surgery.
francis ]. MErTAUER, Jr, A. NJ, NJ D., Prof. of An
atomy, Physiology, Chemistry and Pharmacy.
JOHN. P. MErTArER, NJ D., LII. D., Prof. of Therapeu-
TICS Materia Medica, Midwifery and the Diseases of
Females and Children.
JOHN P. METTAUER,
Dean of he Faculty.
Prince Edward G. H., Va, July IA. ~ VITA.
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SOIneTViIEe saws

In mind comPos'd he sucks, thick curling clouds
OF smoke around his reekng temples play,
Joyous he sits, and, impoent of thought,
Pufls away and sorrow from his heart.
t9Uf some others have say in this matter and will
ID recommend that while the putting is going on, |
may be allowed to suggest that have ha nd more
than 300 900 Cigars of various brands and some them
very fine let all those who delight in glorious old
Cigar, call in and supply themselves with box or more
SAM'L. II. MARKS, Petersburg
July "a, 1851. SO
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New York Importers and Jobbers, IL.
FREEMAN, HODGES & CO.,
So LIBERTY STREET.
Retvee, B,-Oa1pay and Nassau Sire

Retsceess B,.oa0ray and Nassau Street.
NEAR THE POST oFFIcE,
NEWLY o R X ss-.-s-
NTEARE RECEIVING, BY DAILY ARRIVALS
w from Europe Fall and Winter assortment of
RICH FASHIONABLE FANCY SILK AND MIL
FINERY GOODS.
We respectfully invite all Cash Purchasers thorough
ly to examine our Stock and Prces and as interest
governs, feel confident Goods and Prices will in
duce them select from establishment Particular
attention is devoted to MILLINERY GOODS and many
of the articles manufactured expressly to order,
and be surpassed in beauty style and cheapness
Beautiful Paris Ribbons, fot Hat Cap, Neck, and
Belt.
Satin and 7affeta Ribbons, of all widths and colors
Silks. Satins, Velvets and Uncut Vevets, for Hats
Feathers, American and French Artificial Flowers.
Puffings and Cap Trimmings.
Dress Trimmings, large assortment.
Embroderies Capes Collars, Undersleeves and Cults
Fine Embroidered REVERE and Hemstitch Cambria
Handkerchief.
Grapes, Lisses, Taretons, Illusion and Cap IIaces.
Valenciencs Brussels, Thread, Silk and Lisle thread
Laces.
Kid, Silk, Sewing Silk, Lisle Thread, Merino Gloves
and Mitts.
Figured and Plain Swiss, Book, Bishop Lawn and
Jaconet Muslins.
English, French, American and Italian Straw Goods
July 16, 1851. H-taS5.
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New Goods, New Goods P!
Look Ont fiO1. G0nG E2Nr~Hl1a

I UST the very thing at last that long and anxousy
y looked for train, containing those
CHEAP AND DESIRABLE GOODS,
that selected by Alexander Creech, with great
and with eye single to the of his friends and
customers--has arrived and opened and for sale
For the Ladesa large and varied assortment ofbeau-
tful prints of the latest styles, large assortment of
LADIES DRESS GOODS!
large and beautiful assortment of every kind for
Gentlemen. Call at his Store, two doors above Mr..
Richard Smiths corner, and next door TO MessIs A B.
Stith Co.'S AUCTION and Commission store and you
will not regret it. ALEXANDER CREECH.
Raleigh, April %, 1850. 40
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state of North Carolina, Hartford Co.

Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, May Term, 1851
Mlly Aston, Adn'x. of Abner Aston the heirs
at Law of Abncr Aston.-Pettion to sell Land.
1T appearing TO the Court that Dempsey Rocks and
j wife Christian and Starkey Davis, and wife Eliza
BETH defendants in the above reside beyond the
limits Of the State it is ordered By the Court that pub
LEGATION be made in the North Carolina Standard for six
weeks notifying the said defendant of the filing OF this
petition, and further that they be and appear before the
fertford at the Court House in Wnon, the fourth
Monday in August next, then and there to
demur to the said petition, otherwise Judgement pro
fesso will be taken to them, and the prayer of the
petitioner he granted.
Witness, Lewis NJ. Cowper, Clerk of the said Court.
at WintOn, the Fourth Monday of May, a. D. 1851.
L. NJ. COWPER, CIe7k.
July Z, 1851. pr. Adv. $5,624) sSO-6w
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TO CAPITALISTS.

HE Subscribers offer for sale the Bonds of the Town
4 of Wilmington, to amount of ONE HUNDRED
THOUSAND Dollars, in sums of five hundred and one
thousand dollars, payable in from ten to twenty years
and bearing interest at rate of six per cent payable
nually.
These Bonds the only debt of the Town, and are
duly authorized by act of Assembly, with ample provs-
for the payment of principal and interest," and being
exempt from taxation also, they present opportunity
for and desirable investment rarely with
the State. Apply to
DEROSSET & BROWN.
Wilmington, N. c., April IL, 1851. 47-Tt
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A VALUABLE PLANTATION
Ea Halifax County,
FOR SFkE!

FE1HE UNDERSIGNED, as Agent for the Heirs at
4 Law of Austin Plummer, deceased, offers for sale
the Plantation which the said Austin Plummer resi-
ded at his DEATH lying Fishing Creek in Halifax Coun-
y, about four miles from RaIsoms Bridge and adjoining
the lands of Col. John II. HARRISON John H. Carlyle
and others, and containing $500 Acres
The said land is we'll adapted to the growth of Corn,
Cotton, Wheat and Tobacco and much of the Plantation
is fresh and the whole under excellent fences.
The buildings consist of a story Dwelling
house, good stables and barns and all necessary bull
dings.
The said land is offered a long credit and on the
most accommodating terms
Persons desiring purchase will please address the
dcrsigned at Warrenton, Joseph B. Bachelor, at
Halifax.
The land will be shown by Mr.. John H. Carlisle. who
resides it. KEMP PLUMMER.
July goth, 1851. s7S-wSw
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State of North Carolina, Wake q

Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions-May Term 1851
Willis Wall 0S Patience Croker
Original Attachment Levied on Land
IT appearing to the satisfaction of the Court thai II,
lDefendant is nonresident OF this State on motion
it is ordered that advertisement be made in the NO
Carolina Standard for six weeks successfully notir,
the said Defendant to be and appear at the next term
our Court of Pleas Quarter Sessions 10 he held for
the County of Wake, at the Court House in the Cyd
Raleigh, on the third Monday of August next, and lia
and there TO replevy and plead 10 the said suit Other
wise judgement by default final will be granted agas
her, and the land levied condemned to satisfy hs
Plaintiffs demand.
Witness, James T. Marriott, Clerk of our said Cont
at Office, in Raleigh, the Sid Monday. in May 1851
JAMES r. MARRIOTT, CAqS
Raleigh, June 20, 1851. pr adv. IS 323 S72-Gw
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WHITE SULPHUR AND CHALYBEAT
GPRlMGGo
WARREN COUNTY. N, C.

wa RREN co NTY, N. q.
THE proprietor of this establishment has the sasfac-
ton of announcing to the public that since the last
season. lie has greatly enlarged and improved his build
ings as to be able to accommodate much larger num-
ber and to offer still greater attractions to those who
may visit this pleasant and heathful resort.
The medical properties of these Waters have been
amply tested for several years. by large number of
visitors and their beneficial results strikngly displayed
in the relief of many diseases For analysis
handbills
Persons travelling the Raleigh and CASTOR Railroad
will always find hack ready for their reception at Hen
derson and at the Warrenton Depot.
TERMS.
Families per month, SIG 90
" " week, 90
" day, 90
Single person, per month, 20 90
week, so
g &" day, 25
Children under twelve years Of age and Servants
half price.
Horses per month, $Ie 90
" week, 8 so
&c day, O75
WIN. D. JONES.
July 81, 1851. 76-7w.
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MORE NEW BOOKS,

THIRST Things, series of Lectures on the Great
Facts and Moral Lessons, first revealed to mankind,
by Gardner Springs, D. D., vo So 80. Reading
for every Day Lent, compiled from the writings OF
Bishop Jeremy Taylor by the author Amy Herbert &C.,
vol. 75c. The Angels Song, by Charles B. Taylor,
VOL 75c. The Elements of Christian Science, a
Adams, s. +. p, vol mo-, 81 so. Also. full sup
ply Of Hoffman n Cannon Law. Just received and for
sale by W. L. POMEROY,
Raleigh, March &c, 1851. Co
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late Publications.

EE1WEECsIGEOI1S.
ORD and Lady Harcowit, or Country Hospitalties,
LA Novel by c. Sinclair; Dealings with the Inquis-
tion, by DeAchlli Nose among the British ers Nell
Gwynne, the Court of the Stuarts under the Reigns
of Charle I'd, and James 3D. and Historical Romance
The Mother-in-Law. by Miss Southworh; Harpers New
Monthly for June; The Zero of West Wayland, Tale
by Mary Hewitt The Dinnings and their Beaux, by
Miss Leslie The Widow Rugshy's Husband, and other
Tales, by the author of Simon Suggs. Received this
day At the North Carolina Book Store.
Raleigh, June s, 1851. 63
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JOB PRINTING.

FHHE Subscriber has recently supplied himself with .
L full ard varied assortment of the best and r,ost
able Job type and is now prepared to execnte Ib IN
kinds with neatness and despatch, and on modorota
terms. '"'e
Call at the Standard Office, Raleigh, N c.
August 6, 1851. 50 .e
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State of North Carolina, walk r.

Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions-May Term ~,
Adison M. Blake Us. Dempsey H. Blake '''A
Original Attachment Levied on Land, Negroes, t.,
appearing to the satisfaction of the Cont ,b,,
ADefendant is nonresident of this State nm rDS
it is ordered that advertisement be made in the Mum
Carolina Standard for six weeks successfully, nor
the Defendant to be and appear at the nextem ~ or
Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, TO be held FIR w
County Of Wake, at the Court House, in the CITY /
Raleigh, on the third Monday of August rext and is
and there to replevy and plead to the said suit ob
wise judgment by default final will be granted again,
HIM. and the land, negroes &c. levied on, condemn
to satisfy the Plaintiffs demand.
Witness, James T. Marriott, Clerk of our said Conf
at Office, III Raleigh, the 3rd Monday of MAY, 1881
JAMES T. MARRIOTT CIerL
Raleigh, June 20, ls5l.( Pr. adv. S. S23 s72-6w