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FOR THE NORTHERN CITIES BY
Che SeabOard & Roanoke Railroad

FENHE PUBLIC informed that the Seaboard and
n Roanoke Rail Road Company have comp eted their
new bridge Roanoke River at Weldon, and are
prepared to transport passengers and freight from
Weido to Portsmouth and Norfolk, and the Northern
cities promptly and with dispatch.
The Cars leave Weldon daily at l-2 o'clock, p. NJ,
and arrive Portsmouth by o'clock, P. M, in time
to connect with of the Chesapeake Bay Steamers,
HERALD, GEORGIA OR NORTH CAROLINA,
for Baltimore, and arrive at Baltimore early
ing, in time to connect with the morning train that
leaves for Philadelphia and New York
By this comfortable and agreeable route Passengers
leaving Wilmington the morning train, will arrive
early the next morning at Baltimore, and reach New
York the evening" without loss of Sleep and with
but change of person and baggage between edon
and Baltimore and avoid entirely night travelling on
Rail Roads, To render this route worthy of the travel
ling public, the company have employed careful and
responsible baggage agents. who check all baggage at
Weldon through to Baltimore, consequently tie travel
Ter has no further trouble with his baggage until he
reaches Baltimore.
The Chesapeake Bay Steamers also stop at OLD
POINT, to land and receive Passengers, and Passen-
gers who leave Weldon at 1-2 o'clock P. M, arrive
at Old Point the same evening
An arrangement has been entered into, by he differ
Rail Road and Steamboat Companies, by which the
Through Ticket issued at Charleston, will leave
optionary with the traveller 20 take either route at
Weldon.
An accommodation train leaves Weldon every Tues
day, Thursday and Saturday mornings for Portsmouth,
Norfolk and OLD POINT COMFORT. Passengers
by either train for Old Point Will reach Old Point the
same evening.
For THROUGH TICKETS to Baltimore and New
Agent at Weldon. -
Office Seaboard u R. R. R. Co..,
Weldon, N. c., May 2sth, 1852. s22-1tw sm
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PETERSBURG CLOTHING BAZAAR.

VNNHE subscribers having purchased the entire inter-
Il est of N. Perry in the above celebrated establish
ment, respectfully announce to the citizens of North
Carolina that they intend to relax effort 10 retain the
liberal patronage heretofore received from the
customers of the Bazaar in the Old North State.
Manufacturing we do all our clothing, and one
of the firm being constantly in the market, thus having
facilities for purchasing cloths cassameres, sc. at
first hands, and consequently at the lowest rates.
enabled TO compete in prices with Northern houses
while garments in point of style and workmanship,
not excelied by those other house in the State
1t is unnecessary to enumerae the articles of which
our stock is composed suffice it to say that in
may be found every thing pertaining to mems wear,
and furnishing goods of the most style and in
great variety
Our Custom DEPARTMENT.,
Is constantly supplied with the most desirable goods,
and those prefering their garments made order,
here fad large assortment to select from, and with
efficient force of work we can get up single gar
ment entire suit at very short notice. good fit
and perfect satisfaction guaranteed in every instance.
Wholesale Rooms.
Merchants visiting the City should not fail TO look
through stock, as have opened an exclusive
Wholesale Room and manufacture largely, expressly
for this t.ranch of trade.
A. S. SHAFER s. CO.,
(Successors to N. PERRY.)
Petersburg, Virginia, May 5th, 1852. So
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ished be circulated all orer the State that he does
not allude TO this point. Our basis of Representa-
ton for one branch of the Legislature is taxation, for
the other it Is fearled population. The Aboitionsts
at the North wish to destroy the basis of federal pop
ulaon upon which represented in Congress.
regard their course on the subject mischievous
and dangerous, and l should regard similar move
ment In relation to our representation in the Legsla
ture, as fraught with equal mischief and danger.
presume there are at this day, fifty thousand of
our free white citizens, of the age of twenty Zone
years, who cannot vote for the Senate. And why
is it so! 1t is not because they wanting in vir
tue intelligence, or patriotism; but because of an
arbitrary feature in Constitution which wthholds
from them one of their dearest rights. In vain may
boast of equal rights, while this feature remains
in our Constitution. Although these men are not
placed upon terms of equality at the baotbox, yet,
when taxes are to be paid, or when the rights and
honor of the country to be defended against the
attacks of foreign foe, these men-Yes, these men,
are among the first to contribute their means and
their blood to the cause of their country.
l would like to the brave men who perilled
their lives in the War against Mexico, received at
the ballot-box upon terms of equality. Yes, desire
to the grey-headed Revolutionary soldiers who
stand totterng over the grave-the very men who
fought for the liberty we enjoy, placed upon terms
of equality when they come up to the ballot-box.
l am in favor of electing Judges by the people,
and for term less than for life; and doubt not there
other Constitutional amendments of minor impor
tance, that might we'll be made. But l do not wish
to this great question of Equal Suffrage cogged
loaded down with other things. desire to see 1t
stand on its own merits.
In defence of Equal Suffrage, have had to en-
counter violent abuse personal ISLANDERS, and bitter
denunciatons; yet have stood by this great ques-
ton in its inception and in its infancy. and hope to
have the proud satisfaction of rejoicing with you in
its triumph. When fifty thousand of our intelligent
and patriotic men shall be enfranchised and restored
to their rights at the balIot-box, do think shall
have cause to be proud of such glorious triumph.
Tomorrow | start into the canvass, and the larger
number of you cannot see before the election. To
you commit the fate of this question.
In conclusion, permit me to repeat what have
said elsewhere, that the history of the past affords
me no cause dstrust my friends. II their efforts
distinguished office for which have been nominated,
my earnest exertons shall be directed the advance
of the prosperity and happiness of the people
of the State, and give North Carolina that rank,
influence, and consideration among the States of this
Union, to which she is justly entitled.
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NEW ROCKS.

I IFE and Correspondence of Lord Jeffrey, by L d
Cockburn, of the Judges ofthe Court of Session
in Scotland.
Annual of Scientific Discovery or Yearbook of
Facts in Science and art for 1852.
The Power of Christian Benevolence illustrated in
the Life and Labors of Mary Lyon.
Austria in lS4S'49, containing full account of the
Revolution in Hungary, and Historical Sketches of the
Austrian Government and Provinces of the Empire by
VIM. Fl. Stiles, Late Charge D'Afars of the U. S. at
Court of Vienna
The Constitutions of the several States of the Union
and United States, including the Declaration of Inde
pendence and articles of Confederation.
Horseshoe Robinson, tale of the tory ascendency,
by Jno. P. Kennedy, author of the 6 Swallow Barn.. 1
vol. vo., unfor m with the Swallow Barn.
Courtesy, Manners and Habits, by George Winfred
Hervey.
Works of Daniel Webster, 6 vols
The Works Of Stephen Olin, D. D., LID, Late Pre-
sden of the Wesleyan University, containing Sermons
and Sketches
Hand Book of the English language, by R. G. Latham
M. D., F. R. S.
Queechy. by the author of the Wide, Wide World ,
Pyrmhurst, his Wanderings and ways OF thinking by
Donald Mcleod.
Romanism at Home; Kirwan's Letters TO ChiefJustc
Taney. Braces Hungary in 1851.
Lady Pfeifer's voyage round the World
Norriss Hand Book for Locomotive Engineers and
Machinists Poems by Matilda.
Ban Gauthers Book of Ballads.
For sale by
W. Z. POMEROY.
Raleigh N. c.. June 9th, 1852. 63-
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STEAMSHIP LINE.


Between New York and Norfolk, Va.
Petersburg, and Richmond.
EsslkWH TWO splendid Steam Ships, built
expressly for the route now running.
Steamship CITY OF RICHMOND q. Mitchell
And steamship CITY OF NORFOLK, James Post
Commander.
One of which leaves New York every Thursday, from
Pier g. East River, at P. M. Returning from Rich
mond and City Point Friday, and Norfolk Satur-
day of every week
These vessels thorough Sea Steamers very fast
and have splendid accommodations for passengers.
Cabin Passage and Found:
Between New York and Norfolk So 90
Do do. and City Point or Richmond 90
Steeraoe do. do. do. 90
10 do, do Norfolk, 90
Freight from New York to Richmond, cts. per foot
Do to Petersburg and Norfolk 7 cts. per foot
This is as expeditious the cheapest and most pleasant
route messengers can take to go to New York.
Insurance by these vessels is much lower than by
sailing vessels.
JOSIAH WILLS, Nortok.
THOMAS BRANCH, Petersburg.
ALFRED S. LEE, Richmond,
MAILER & LORD,
IOS Wall Street, Ne,U York.
April 7, 1852. 45-om'
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THE NORTH CAROLINA STANDARD
PUBLISHED WEEKLY AND sEMI-wEEKL1 BT
WILL A M w. H o IL u II N
EDITOR AND PRoPRIETOR.
EDITOR AND PROPRIETOR.

Terms OF THE WEEKLY. Two dollars per ahnun
. jvonce or within the first month, Two dollars and
ty cents if payment be delayed six months and Three
DIIors if not paid within six months from the time OF
subscribing.
TrRMs OF rHE SEMI-WEEKLT. Four dollars per
.,nnm. in advance or within the first month; -Four
dollars and fifty cents payment be delayed SIX months
and Five Dollars, if not paid within SIX months from the
time of subscribing.
,1s Tho above rules will be inf1exiby adhered to.
ADVERTISEMENTS not exceeding fourteen lines VII
b inserted one time for one dollar, and twenty-five
cents for each subsequent insertion; those OF geate
f+b in nronortion Court orders and Judicial Ad-
sements will be charged per cent higher than the
above rates. reasonable reduction will be made to
those who advertise by the year. Advertisements nser
ted in the Semi Weekly Standard, will also appear IN
the Weekly Paper, free of charge.
Subscribers, and.others who may wish send money
n the Editor can do so at all times by Mail and at his
risk Receipts for all will be promptly transmitted
Letters to the Editor must come free of postage.
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ICE GRE A NJ!

ICE CIR e M!
THE Subscriber would respectfully say the citizens,
l. that he is prepared furnish them through the
with Ice CREAM of superior quality and of differ
ent favors, at the following low rates.
From to gallons s per gal.
8" " 1,75 per "
All over 1,50 per "
My aim will always be to give good article at fail
prices The citizens well aware what Ice CREAM
sold for in Raleigh three years ago. 1 have, since my
residence here, always employed good workmen, for
whom have had to pay high wages and the knowledge
have of Ice CREAM, have dearly paid for. leave
it with the citizens say whether shall be
tained Your kind patronage is respectfully solicited
and will be appreciated.
L. B. WALKER.
June 22, 1852. &C.
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greensboro Mutual Insurance Co.


to Act of Incorporation, Company
i has been formed under the and style of" The
Greensborough Mutual Insurance Company, and fully
organized by the appointment of the following Ofcers
JAMES SLOAN, President.
S. g. COFFIN, Vice President.
PETER ADAMS, Secretary and Treasurer.
G. P. MENDENHALL, attorney.
19HH W ! Act.nHMEI a; MEBAME' E,e,u,;r, con
WM S. RANKIN, }
DIRECTORs.
James Sloan, w. J. Mcconnell, William s. Rankin,
Jed. H. Lindsay Shubal G. Coffin, William H. Reece,
Tyre Glenn John b. Mebane, Andrew Weathery, G.
p Mendenhall Lyndon Swain, Jesse Shelly, Jonathan
w. Field
This Company has now been in successful operation
for several months and will take risks upon Dwelling
Houses, Stores and other Buildings Merchandise Fur
nture Produce &C. The object of this organization is
afford system of Insurance which shall operate for
the mutual benefit of all it's members
he peculiar advantages arising from this mode of In
that the assured pay than the actual
losses and expenses of the Company, and experience
has proved the safety of Mutual Insurance Companies
well the great saving to its members; stronger
argument be produced in their favor, than the
dence which they receive from the entire community.
where such Companies in successful operation.
Any information respecting the principles of the Com
pany will cheerfuly furnished by the Secretary,
any of its Agents. PETER ADAMS, Sec'y.
The Subscriber, having been appointed Agent, will
receive applications and make surveys to effect Insur
in said Company.
... GEORGE T. COOKE,
Raleigh, N. G.
December 5 1851 S96-
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N. G.. Mutual Life Insurance Company,
OFFICE RALEIGH, N. C.
THIS Company continues insure the lives of all
i healthy White persons and Slaves.
The greatest risk taken a single life is $5OOO
Slaves insured for term of five years for
3ds their value.
DR.. 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.
]. 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 at the Of
flee, any of the Agencies. All letters on business
should be addressed to JAMES F. JORDAN,
Secretary.
April 20, 1850. ST.
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INHE subscriber respectfully to his custo
Il mers and Town friends, that he has removed from
the Depot to " Locust shade,' opposite the Capitol.
Thankful for past favors he aters himself that the pub
lie will encourage him at his stand with the
confidence shown him heretofore whererom he
pledges himself that the prices and qualities of his goods
shall prove satisfactory to all that will honor him with
call.
He keeps constantly on hand fine assortment of
FAMILY GROCERIES, as well as CoNFECTIoNARIEs,
CIGARS, FRUITS, NUTs, and choice selection of
FANCY ARTICLES and CRoCKERY WARE.
FIR. MAILER.
Raleigh, June 9Th, 1852. 62-
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R5l WOULD respectfully announce to the Ladies
NV and Gentlemen of Raleigh and the surrounding
NcouHtry, that they now receiving their
Spring Stock,
which embraces every article usually found in Boot
and Shoe Store.
The following comprises lit of goods constantly kept
hand
LADIES Black Bronze, Blue, Green and Light Colored
Whole CATERS
I" Ditto. Half
' White Kid
Black Prunella Buskins,
g " Thick and Thin soled Morocco Bootees,
{" Black and Fancy Colored Jenny Linds,
Thick and Thin Soled Kid and Morocco
Buskins,
Bronze ditto, ditto,
Black and Bronze Plain Morocco Slippers,
Ditto, Imperial, Fancy article,
Embroidered Cloth Slippers,
White Kid
good assortment of Misses Caters, Bootees, Slip
per- and variety of Chdren's and Infants Shoes
GENTS Fine Calf Stitched and Pegged Boots
Calf and Kip Sewed and Pegged do,
P. L. Cloth and Morocco top Congress CATERS
Fine Calf Stitched Bootees,
" Palo Alto Shoes,
Goat Bootees,
Goat and Cloth Slippers,
BoYs' Calf and Kip Boots,
YourHs' Boots,
Shoes.
good assortment of Plain and Fancy Trunks, Val
ises Bonnet Boxes Carpet Bags, Saches binding and
lining Skins Backing and Blacking Brushes. All of
retail.
Call at the sign of the MAMMOTH BOOT, on Fay
etteviIIe Street, next door to Mr.. s. H. Young's.
Raleigh May 20, 1852. So
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T. III. SELBY,
No. I2, Fayetteville Street, Raleigh

1NV' =, NNyCECCFHAHO SUHOCu, ACeHACASH
rs receiving and opening large and well selec-
bought entirely for cash, and will be sold at prices to
suit the times.
The stock consists in part ofthe following: Chame-
lion Silks superior black Gro de Rhine, Co., Plaid silk
Tissue, Printed Lawns and Muslins. large supply of
plain white Jaconet, Cambrics and Muslin, very cheap
check do, Figured Swiss Muslins, Book and Null do
Thread, Swiss Jaconet, and Lise Inserting and Edg-
ings, Linen Cambria Handkfs, French worked Colors
Ladies' Kid and lack silk Gloves and Mitts Bonnetts
and Ribbons great variety of Ginghams and English
and American Prints, she'll Tuck Combs. and Side
Combs Umbrellas and Parasols. Particular attention
is invited stock of silk ancotton Hosieryit is
large and will be found TO be cheap.
March 24, 1852. 38-
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state Dav Changed.

A T May Term, 1852, of Wake County Court, ma
ority of the Justices being present, it ordered
that hereafter the State Docket be taken up Tuesday
of Court instead of Thursday heretofore and that
the Clerk publish the fact for the benefit Of Suors and
illnesses.
All the Justices requested to attend Monday of
next Court to consider and upon order made by
majority at February Term in relation publishing
the items of the Finance Committees annual report.
Attest. JAMES T. MARRIOTT, Clerk
June IL, 1852. 925-tC.
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April Z, 1855
PIANO FORTES.

TyHE Ladies are respectfully invited to call and ex;
anime and varied assortment Of rch and equal
Toned Piano Fores made by the pest IN
the United States, (Bonnell, Davis q COZ we cnal-
lenge competition 1oo1 eropE
ps Also fine lot of Piano Stools, and the latest
of new Sheet Music, the most fashionable OF
the day 90
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FRANKLIN INSTITUTE.
CEDAR ROCK, FRANKLIN COUNTY, c..
D. S. RICHARDSON, Principal.
CaStalia Female Institute,
CAsTALIA, NASH, N. G..

CaStalia Female Institute,
CAsTALIA, NASH, N. G.
Mrs. NJ. C. Richardson, Principal.
VUNHE Fall Terms will commence the first Mon
Il day in July, and close the ls Friday in Decem-
Der.
Mr.. Richardson has purchased residence, and con-
siders himself as permanently located at CASTALIA
The Schools will be under the immedinte supervision
of himself and lady, under and the body of
Trustees.
The Female School is near the Franklin line, three
miles from the Male, distance favorable to the secu
; sion and success of both Institutions.
Mrs. R., who has latterly taught at Belford, has
celebrity which no comment of ours could affect. A
large neat edce similar that of the Male IEstitu
is contracted for, and will be erected immediate te
nj canwhile students will be Accommodated in the ly
Academy, known formerly as Pleasant Hill In short,
the Trustees would their parops that they will
carefully consider everything and deem nothing unim
portant, which will contribute eectuay to the consum-
nation of their educational enterprise rendering the In.
stitnons all that enligh 'ened and Christian parents
could desire for their children.
Board. including washing and Fuel, $63 per month.
For further particulars address the Principals
JNO. ADAMS HARRISON
Secretary OF the Board af Tru lie
AT the Female Inst, Messrs James and Jno. Adams
Harrison prepared to accommodate boarders Board
can also be obtained of the Principal, after the
session.
June 10. 1852. 924-wtf.
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Spring Supply Just Landing.


OOO BOXES Raisns-Bunch-
SOO5O do do Layers.
$50 drums Figs-Smyrna
trails Dates.
5000 fresh Cocoa Nuts.
CSC boxes Oranges.
100 do Lemons
10000 lbs fresh Nuts, assorted.
10 cases Prunes.
2540OO Cigars of the very best quality.
In addition to which, am just opening heavy
sortment of Soaps, Perfumery Extracts, Oils Fancy
Articles, Common Jewery, French Candies, &c.
Merchants informed that sell at Northern prices,
and warrant my goods.
SAML. H. MARKS.
P. S. Good article of Candy at 123c per pound
when purchased by the hundred.
Petersburg, March 9, 1852. 36-
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Boot and Shoe manufactory.

MIR. DEPKIN would respectfully announce to the
citizens of Raleigh and the surrounding country
that he still continues carry the above business
all its branches, at Mr.. Wolterings Hardware Store.
Thankful for the liberal patronage heretofore received
assure the public that will give universal satisfaction
to those who entrust me with their work.
HENRY A. DEPKIN.
Raleigh, Jan. 9, 1852. l9-
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Hats, Boots and Shoes.

EB BERSONS in want of a fine Hat, for their good,
II advise them to give call before buying
elsewhere We show them, aso different styles of
the Kossuth Hat, white and black.
Miless Boots, and handsome article of Geats opera
Caters, HEARTT s. JONES.
Raleigh March Is, 1852. 81
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GENERAL AGENCY.
June 22, 1852.

ENHE undersigned offers his services Agent for the
Il 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
tended to, and his charges will be moderate and slts
factory. RUFUS H. PAGE.
Gov. D. S. Reid, VIM. Hil 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. d G.
/ Il. r.
Raleigh. Dec, 1s, 1851. 14-f
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LEATHER FOR SPRING SALES,


NV respectfully inform friends and the public
w that have in store large and most excellent
Stock of Leather and Findings,
for the Spring Trade which will sell as low any
other establishment South of New York, and for less
price than they be had there expenses of trav
elling, freight. &c, considered.
All of our purchases having been made from the I'M
porters and Manufacturers by the whole pack
and the advantage of receiving Leather regularly
from our own Tannery places it in power to sell
Goods above stated. Those who wish to buy cannot
lose by giving stock examination, and we believe
shall be able to please both to price and quality
Below enumerate of the leading articles viz
20 dozen of Crawfords Calf Skins Chis maker had
the premium awarded to him at the Worlds Fair
held in London in ls5l.)
40 doz French Skins, best quality,
40 '' American Calf Skins,
80 d" Lining and Binding Skins,
10 " Morocco Skins
500 Sides Oak Tanned and Hemlock Sole Leather,
SO " Band Leather,
Lasts, Boot-Trees, Shoe and Boot Makers Tools Of
every kind, Tanners and Curriers' Tools.
Also, Sewed BrogaDs of manufacture,
ronted to give satisfaction and many other articles, too
numerous TO mention, at No 81 Old street. opposite B.
P. Harrisons Saddery. F. A. & R. H. FORD,
N. B. We pay the highest price in cash for Green
and Dried Hides delivered to US at our Store.
Petersburg, May 5, 1852. 52-tf.