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PIANOS!

NTOW receiving at the North Carolina Music Store
splendid assortment Of Pianos from the celebra
ted Factory of Knabe & Gaehle Baltimore, who rex
ceived the first Premiums three years in succession, in
lS4S, lS49 and $780, at their annual Exhibition of the
State of Maryland
Comprising 6s Octaues Either as Rosewood or ahog-
any, Built in an Entire Iron Frame.
GRAND Piano, in a modern style, handsome
" with carved ornaments, from
$7OOto 1000
Square PIANO, splendid carving, ernamented
style, cDrarcing, No. 81 $50
Gothic
style, 3, 400
&c. square cor. case, Ogee Tablets.
round sn' ornam'd with Il, 90
modern mouldings 10, s75
hollow cornered ease oges ~
Tablets on u, scroll stand, s, $50
modern legs, "7-s, $50
,, q" square cor case, Goth. pattern 49,
,", {. o.,..sn \. 6olioS {" plain Tablet 80.
" square 's plain legs, 800
Comprising ST Octaves, entire Iron Frame.
fashionable style case, orna-
mented with moudings, O
{" hollow cornered case and cor
nered ogee legs, $50
:" =" square cornered case, gothic
Tablets, legs to match, $50
Comprising Octaues, Iron Plate and Bar.
L" {" hollow cornered case on a scroll
stand, [Draaring, No. 81 275
on turned
legs, $50
&" I" square " fancy Ta-
blet, legs to match, $50
" &c plain 225
Drawings of the above numbers be see at the
Music Store, when desired any number be sent
to persons wishing to examine.
ORA WING AND PAINTING.
Bristol Board, superior quality, Albums, Tinted Board,
Fabers Pencils Tinted drawing paper, Canvass in the
piece and stretchers various szes Paints Oils Var
nsh Brushes, Paletts Paett knives, Paett cups Maui
sticks black and white Crayons &c &c., in short
ry thing necessary for these tasteful and beautiful
complishments
Piano Covers, Gutta Percha figured and plain lined
with cioh order the Piano against the damp
of the atmosphere, and splendid article.
choice selection of new and popular Music this day
received. and for sale by K. w. PETERSILIA.
Raleigh, January 5th, 1852. IS
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November IA, 1851.

Oils, TalIOw Grease, and Ohio Miner
AL PAINT.
900 BARRELS Machinery Oil. Price rs cts. per
OUU gallon.
$500 gallons do. do.
in casks of various sizes. do do per gal.
200 Barrels Boiled Paint Oil. do 55 do
5000 Gallons do do do
in casks of various sizes. do do do
$50 Barrels Tanners'O Various kinds and qualities
from 35 TO 60 cents per gallon.
1900 Gallons in Casks of sizes. Various kinds
and qualities, from 35 to SO cents per gallon.
so Tons Talow Grease, for Heavy Bearings, and
Coarse Machinery, in Barrels or Casks, of any
sistency required. Price cents per ID,
$50 Tons Ohio Mineral Paint. in barrels at the lowest
market price,
Jfachinery OIL warranted not to chill in the coolest
weather, and considered by those using 1t equal TO
Sperm Oil.
Boiled Paint oil, equal to Linseed Oil, other than
for white.
am constantly receiving large supplies OF the above
named articles and my motto is, 6 Small profits and
quick returns" B. F. POND
Sc Water Street, (under the Pearlst. Hoalse)
NEW YORK.
New York, Jan. l, 1851 90l-7t
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A. b. STITH$
Agent a. Commission Merchant, and
DRY GOODS q GROCERY BROKER,
Nm. 40 Rrondncnn. .Nifc IHlrks


No. 80 BrOGdsrGv, JNf10 Fork.
A B. STITH, tenders his services TO The Mer-
Ochans, Planters, and Citizens Of North Carolina,
aud to. Southern Merchants generally. as Agent, Com
mission Merchant and Dry Goods and Grocery Brok-
er IN the City of New-York and will attend to any
business his llne-either in ......
The SALE OF Produce OR MECHANICS, OR TIE
PURcHKsE OF
Dry Goods, Groceries, Hardware, CToeEeTy' ShoeSI
Hats. Furniture, Cayriages Medical aud agTicWI~
t'~aI Instr un.en,s, Baggins. Rope Drugs,
Medicines, Sfc sc. 80.
He atters himself, purchaser of Goods for South
Trade, his been engaged for the
last sixteen Yeas in the retail trade in the middle and
part North Carolina and in the city of Raleigh
will enable him TO give entire satisfaction to the Mer-
chants who may entrust TO him their orders Uncon-
necled with any establishment in New-York, and de-
voting his whole time to acquaint himself with the val
of Goods OF every description, attending the auction
sales and being present improve every opportunity
to bene6: his customers, he more than his
commissions to the Merchant, and the nconveniences
and expense of a trip to New York
The fact that Goods constantly varying in prices
and Styles and always decline the advances,
York great advantage viii! therefore be afforded to
all Southern Merchants in having competent AGENT
whose interest it will be avail himself of every oppor
tunty for their benefit, and who can, through him. keep
up their stocks by getting goods as their business may
require and avoid the necessity oil laying in at one time
heavy stock for the and the inconVenlencIes
of large amount OF bills falling due about the same
time He also get his goods frequently, and
of later and more desirable and al rates. ano
thereby keep constant excitement and attraction
Merchants, and other persons, disposed to employ
him. will please to forward with their orders hei5 ref
erences. the names Of firms with whom they usually
deal in New York and in all instances he will give
the0 the preference, unless he fill their orders on
better terms elsewhe He asks but Cne trial of his
taste and Judgment to insure future orders His COM
missions will be two and halt per cent Addless A
B. STITH, New York.
REFER TO
Elk Gov. Charles Manly, Raleigh,
VIM. Hill, Esq Sec'y of State, Raleigh,
G. w. MordecaI, Pres Bank OF State N. C. Raleigh
DR.. J. o. ~ at-on, Pres Mu In Co. Raleigh,
D. w. Horne, Esq. Orange Hill, Florida,
Henry Bryan, CoIumhi Alabama,
Mathew Shaw, Esq Washington, N. c.
B. F. Moore, Alto. Gen. N. c. Raleigh,
Hon J. r. J. Daniel, NJ C. Halifax. N. c.
Andrew Joyner, Esq. Weldon, N. c..
Bennett B. Bell, Esq Warsaw, Alabama,
K. H Lewis, Esq. Greensborouga, Alabama.
Green T. McAffee, Esq TaIIadega. Alabama.
Thomas Hill. Esq Baker County, Geo.
New York, Feb z. .l08-4t.w.
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North Carolina State Bonds.
Treasury once, Raleigh, ~ c.

Treasury once, Raleigh, ~: c.
FEBRUARY 5, 1852 :
CEALED PROPOSALS will be received at this Of
Dfce until the 9Th of March next, for the purchase of
Thirty Thousand Dollars a0Orth Of Bonds, issued by
the State of North Carolina, in conformity with Act
of the General Assembly of said State ratified January
2sth 1851 The interest which will be payable semi
annually, the first Monday of January and July, in
each year, and the principal at the end of ten years.
Persons bidding will endorse their letters 6" Pro-
posals for State Stocks
DANIEL w. COURTS,
Public Treasurer.
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CALL AT PROCTER's

A ND examine that lot of NEW AND BEAUTI-
n Full CLOTHING, just arrived.
Fine Blue Black Brown, Green, and Olive Frock
and Dress Coats, at unprecedented low prices.
Cheap Frock. Sack, and Over Goats, of every price
and variety.
beautiful article pronounced by all the most tasteful
garment OF the season.
Any all of which will be sold extremely low for
cash, usual terms to puncthal customers.
..-..5 ISAAC PROCTER.
Raleigh, Nov. 81, 1881. =-a.. ..r ,-, .s.r.f6--
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THE VARIETY STORE!

HENRY KIEM'S
North of Yarbroughs and opposite Lawrence's Hotel
RALEIGH, N. G..
TUSI RECEIVED and for sale the lowest cash
- prices, the following articles, to-wit:
Barrels of Mackerel.
9 do. New Lard,
do. Irish Potatoes,
do. Assorted Crackers,
2 do. Pulverzed Sugar,
8 do. Clarified do.
do. Crushed do.
500 lbs. Goshen Butter,
500 Cheese,
Rio, Laguira, and Java Coffee,
Sperm, Adamantine and Tallow Candles,
5000 Black Principe Cegars, Regalia Havana,
&c. &c. &c. &c.
January 2, 1852. ls-tf.'
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SAMUEL HI. MARKS
WHOLESALE CANDY MANUFACTORY,

AND WAREHOUSE FOR
Fruits, Cigars, Fancy Articles, &c.
Established in $780,
VHNHE subscriber would respectfully call attention
to his very large and extensive assortment of CAN
DIES of his manufacture, of every style and quail
ity, which he warrants equal TO any made in this
SOAPS, PERFUMERY, TOYS, SC, selected with
great by himself and which he offers on the lowest
terms. Having made extensive arrangements, he will
be enabled to offer every week the trade fresh supplies
of Northern and Malaga Fruits of the
portaton. call is earnestly solicited.
SAM'L. H. MARKS.
Petersburg Oct 23 1851 i
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To the Travelling Public.

TTNHE subscriber is running two-horse Hack
i from CASTOR to Garysburg about II miles, in con-
necton with the Portsmouth Road, that travellers go
ing North be accommodated in the promptest man.
ner this line is also in connection with the Baltimore
boats The Hack leaves CASTOR Immediately the ar
rival of the Raleigh train.
Travellers will So by this route, and go about
six hours ahead of the present arrangements
w. r. PEPPER, Agent.
December 29 1851. l6-Sm.
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Baltimore Piano Manufactory.

BaAtlmOfe flamO Manufa CtOry.
Important Inaprouenent-Etastic Universal Touch
"ISE & BROTHER, Manufacturers of Boudoir
w Square and Grand Pianos, request those wanting
rst-rae IEstrument-one that Ladies perform on
with the greatest possible advantage, that is caste
style, of supcrlave touch and tone that will stand in
tune, and last life time, call and see for
themselves sample Instrument the Agents Office
Dr. w. R. Scott's.
These Instruments in general use in the City
among the first critics of and science, and when
we have the honor of referring See the manufacturers
circulars which may be obtained of the Agent. All In
strumeuts warranted five years. ..- ...
..l r. j. ]. WISE & BRO. .-----s
.. .....". DR.. w. r. SCOTT. Agent.
Raleigh, Jan. /, 1850. . 20-6m.
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MILTON FACTORY AND MILL.

T B. BARRETT & ]. D. NEWSOM, Having
81 purchased Mr. Thomas w. Holden's interest in
the Milton Cotton Factory and Mills Lands, Tenements,
and debts due the Firm Barrett, Newsom & Holden,
will continue the Manufacturing and Milling business.
TLey now putting in operation a set Of Woolen
Machinery, for the purpose of manufacturing
W'OOLE.N GOODS,
and will also have two good CARDING MACHINES
in order the ensuing season. which will only afford
market for the sale of Wool but enable planters to get
Domestic Woolens, Cotton Goods,
and also Wool Rolls of the first quality.
They have in their employment the most experienced
mechanics and will endeavor merit public patronage
BARRETT & NEWSOM.
Milton March 25 1851. 4I-tf
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N. G.. Mutual Life Insurance C0mpamy,
OFFICE RALEIGH, N. C.
THIS Company continues to insure the lives of all
Il healthy White persons and Slaves.
The greatest risk taken a single life is $4,000.
Slaves insured for term of to five years for
3ds their value.
OFFICERS.
DIR. Chas. E. Johnson, President,
VIM. D. Haywood, Vice President,
James F. Jordan, Secretary,
VIM. H. Jones, Treasurer,
Perrin Busbee, Attorney,
DIR. VIM. H. Mckee, Examining Physician.
j. Hersman, General Agent.
All losses paid within 80 days after satisfactory
proof is presented
Blanks and Pamphlets, showing the plan of operation
of the Company, may be had application the Of
fce or any of the Agencies. All letters on business
should be addressed to JAMES F. JORDAN,
Secretary.
April %, 1850. ST.
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OLD AXES, MADE NEW.

NHE Subscriber begs leave to inform his friends and
i the public generally that he has taken the stand
formerly occupied by Mr. SiIas Burns, and that he is
prepared any Job in his line Blacksmith
his Apprenticeship with Mr.. Burns he atters himself
that he will perpetuae the character heretofore sustained
by that Establishment
My GRIsr MILL is in good order; all Corn brought to
it will be strictly and promptly attended to by
RALPH M. ANDREWS.
Raleigh. October /, 1851. SS7-w6m.
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General Agency and Commission
Business.

GemeraI ASemcy anU COmmlISsIOH
Business.
NHE Subscribers have this day entered into copar-
nership under the style of WHITAKER, WHITFIELD
& Co., for the purpose of doing general agency and
commission business and in offering their services to the
public in that capacity they fatter themselves that they
will be able give satisfaction to all those who may con-
sign any goods wares merchandise country produce
to thsm either sell commission forward. AS it
will be greatest aim to please, we pledge ourselves
to spare pains in giving general satisfaction They
respectfully solicit the patronage of their friends and the
nublc generally. The is No 5, North Water ST.,
Dickinson's Fhe-proof building, Wilmington, N. c..
JOHN r. whitaker,
JAMES w. WHITFIELD,
A. A. B. BOUTHALL.
REFERENcEs:-John Dawson. Potter & Kidder, 0
G. Parsley, Samuel Beery & Sons, G. R. French, and
Ellis & Mitchell.
Wilmington, Jan. %, 1852. 26-f.
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beautiful ar ticle of white kid Caters and Slippers
n be had at PARTIN & GILL'S.
Raleigh, January %, 1852. "a
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CO.PARTNERsHIP.

THE subscribers have this day formed a co-partner
i ship, under the and style of McRAE & HAIR
RISS, and have taken the granite front store late
erected by Capt G. Potter Front between Market
ind Dock streets, where they will always keep COM
pete ,ohoesae and retail stock of Crockery and Farm
Ing Implements, to which they invite the attention OF
merchants and othera.
Being IMPORTERS, feel confident we can sell
articles in line favorable terms, and Of good
quality. Can he purchased in the United States.
ALEX. McRAE, Jr,
N. T. HARRISS.
Wilmington, Oct. ], 1851. Eft
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Marble Work and Iron NaiIingS.
TOHN H. SIRUTHERS d SON, No $50 Market
81 Street, Philadelphia, Furnish all kinds of Marble
Work-MantIes, Monuments, Tombs &c, at the most
reasonable rates. and work warranted equal to any house
in the Union.
MOORE & GALLAGHER, Corner of Broad and
Coates Street, Philadelphia Manufacturer all kinds of
Iron Pangs for Enclosures Balconies, Verandahs and
any Fancy Work. the most reasonable terms. Orders
attended to with dispatch.
September 27, 1851. 94-6m
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DREAD, who that complaining of Bad Bread
Doh! that's the way eat that miserable stuff! when
if you would only supply yourself with Martin and
RusseIps Infallibe Yeast Powders you could always
have it sweet and light something that would be worthy
of the name.
Call and supply your Cooks with the above and never
complain again. For sale by
P. F. PESCUD,
WholesaiI and Retail
Druggist and Apothecary.
January 81 1852. 25-
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December 90, 1851.
PIANO FORTES.

TINE Ladies respectfully invited TO call and ex.
anime and varied assortment Of rich and equal
Toned Piano Fortes made by the best Manufacturers
the United States, (Bonnell, Davis s. Coz We chal-
lenge competition.
TURNER'S N. C. BOOK STORE.
PS. Also fine lot OF Piano Stools, and the latest
assortment of Sheet Music, the most enable OF
the day.
Raleigh, Jan l6, 1851 22-
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GENTLEMEN, you be supplied with fine
caEskin stitched boots Also, Patent Leather and
Cloth Congress Caters and fine stitched shoes
Call and see them PARTIN & GILLS.
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NOTICE.

NOTICE.
THE subscriber having formed co-partnership with
Mr.. N. T. HARRIss is desirous of closing up his old
business and heg leave upon those indebted to
him the necessity of prompt settlement of their bills.
He at the time tenders his tn anks to his former
for their kind patronage, AMI socts contin-
uance of the same to the new firm.
ALEX. McRAE, Jr.
WiIuinrtou 1871
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Additional Supply.

Additional Supply.
NV E have just received additional supply of La
w dies and Misses Caters, Bootees, Walking shoes
and Slippers. all of the latest styles and of the best
Philadelphia make Also, good assortment of Chill
dren's shoes just to hand and for sale by
PARTIN s. GILL.
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cor TNER HIP

"AVING formed CopartnershP with Mr.. A. ].
L PARTIN, the concern of H. o.; GILL, willtro-
day be changed to the and style of PARTlN
& GILL, who solicit examination of all wishing
ticles their ne feeling assured thay have facilities
purchasing their stock to great advantage they
ces and quality of goods satisfy all who may feel
disposed to favor them with their patronage.
ANDREW J. PARTIN,
HENRY o. GILL.
H. o. Gill n forming Copartnership with Mr.. A.
Parn desires tender his sincere thanks 10 the pub
lie for the encouragement which he has literally
ceIved during the past two months hopes by untr
ing zeal and strict attention to business to MERIT
still larger potion of the trade for the new concern.
Raleigh, Jan. 27, 1852. 24-
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Works Architecture. Downine's
A1County Houses. Downing's Rural Architecture
For salebg :r WARREN L. POMERoY.;
Raleigh, F. Feb. II, 1859. .s...-a 2s--
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Something Nice!-JUst Received.
IN GALS. of the hest Cherry OYSTERS
cOspiced, put up in gallon tins, and warrant
ed to keep six months:
1 would Just say here that have made arrange
with gentleman the Eastern Shore of Vrg gnia
to keep supplied with them and the citizens may
be assured that will supply them the best of terms
and those at distance that may want to buy to sell
again. have Just send in their orders, and they shall
make handsome profit. l.. B. WALKER
RALEIGH Ian 2. 1852. l8-
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At Evans & Cookies

At Evans N Cookies,
UOU will find beautiful assortment of
Staple and Fancy Dry Goods,
Embracing every article usual in Dry Goods Stores.
Aso Hardware, Hats, Caps, Boots, Shoes, Groceries
&c, &c.
In addition the above, the subscribers daily
ceivng their Fall purchase, which is extensive, and, in
point of cheapness cannot be surpassed by any in their
iinc We are grateful for past favors, and beg
continuance of the same.
H. L. EVANS,
GEO. T. COOKE.
Aupust so 1851. Sc
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McRAE & HARRISS,

McRAE & HARRTSS.
IMPORTERS and Wholesale and Retail Dealers in
lChina Glass, and Earthenware, and Farming Implc-
ments west side Front street, between Market and
Dock Streets Wilmington, N. &.
Wilmington, October l, 1851. s7-H
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GENERAL AGENCY.

1HNHE undersigned offers his services Agent for the
transaction of any business in the City of Raleigh
at the Public Departments, the Banks Insurance Off
ces, &c.
He may be found at the office of the Secretary of
State All letters addressed to him will be promptly at
tended to- and his charges will be moderate and Sits
factory. RUFUS H. PAGE.
REFERENCES.
Gov. D. S. Reid, VIM. Hill, Secy. State D. W. Courts
B. Freeman, Clerk Sup Court, Geo. w. Mordecai,
PreSt. of Bank Of the State, VIM. H. JONES' Cash'r.
Bank Of Cape Fear, W. w. Vass, Treas. R. e. G.
r.
Raleigh. Dec, Is, 1851. 14-tf
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JUST ARRIVED,
AT PROCTE RS
Successor to MessrS. Oliver & Proctor
A Fresh Supply of those beautiful
WINTER FRoCK AND OVER-COATs.
Also, variety of
FANCY CASSIMERES,
All of which selling very cheap.
Raleigh, Dec. 20, 1851. IL
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COLOGNE WATER, of German and American
I Imanufacture-a very superior article. Also fresh
supply of Fenners Pomade Divine, most delightful
preparation. For sale by . - 80, A.
. s....-.ss -....ea. - P. F. PESCuD.
January 81, 1852. ... 3D.. r. 5.sa,.,1e ,.,:, 26--g
Union beacon. (Macon, Miss.) 1849-1859, 1852-03-10

Pass HIM ROUND. = Charles A.
Williams is advertised in the Holly
Springs papers as a grea. scamp, heart
less, wretch, etc. he having some four
or five wives, and now running at large
in pursuit OF other game. The man
who has the hardihood to marry five
wives is incorrigible, and should be
transported and confined in a Turkish
harem. CHARTS has certainly had better
luck than most men, for they are gener'
ally satisfied after the first attempt al
married life. He is described as a coach
and buggy blacksmith, stout built, black
hair and whiskers, s,oop shoullered,
and about five feet eleven inches high.
w. AIabamian.
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Operations Of the Liquor L .v
IN Maine. = Ksnnebunk CORES.
pordent gives the following ac-
count Of the workings Of the liquor
law in that town:
In Kennebunkport, 9th, on board
schooner Nile, from Boston, two bar.
rels of rum and two kegs of brandy
were seized, the property of persons
unknown. Also, 10Th, a ~ in q
'pung,' passing from Portsmouth TO-
ward Sacco, was stopped while on
the road, and, showing some resis.
lance, was bound hand and foo, aud
brought TO trial. Two barrels Of
rnm in bis 'pung' were declared for.
feited, and himself committed TO jail
in Alfred, in default Of no. paying
the fine. The rum wos destroyed
ON llQ INN mat
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The Railroad meeting in Mobile
adopted the following resolution con
tanning !aagSsea efaifs ss1Nie and worthy r T ", mem n
bers of our Legislature
Resolved. That the thanks of the
stockholders of the Mobile and
Ohio Railroad Company, are emf
nently due TO Col. P. Phillips of the
Alabama Legislature, aud to Hon. J.
Whitfield of the Senate and H.. l..
Jarnagin, Esq, Chairman OF the In>
ternal improvement Committee, and
others OF the House of Representa-,
tives Of Mississippi, in its presen,
session, for their Jealous and enlight-
ened efforts in behalf of this great
enterprise, in their respective legisla.
lures, which have resulted in the
passage of such laws, securing to the
stockholders of this Company the
fullest benefit Of the muni6cent do
nation of public lands granted by
congress to the States of Alabama
and Mississippi, September 20, 1850,
10 aid in the construction of Rail-
road from Mobile TO the mouth of
the Ohio River.
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A Remarkable Dream.--The
Baltimore News slates the follow.
Ing remarkable occurrence: "A man
somewhat given to superstition,
dreamed on Sunsay night, that he
saw an omnibus soing up Washing
ton street, contaniDg four passen>
gers and drawn ~ six horses, each
animal having So legs. Upon wax
ing from his sleep be sprang out of
bed and made a uote of the figures,
four, eight, fortyseight. On Mon
day he spent several hours search.
ing after a lotterysicket, with mum.
bers four, eight, fr,y- eight upon it.
FINDING one at laa, he paid twenty
dollars for it, IL per cent. of. On
Tuesday, strange b relate ! the ticket
drew-a blank!