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New Work.

New Work.
4 MANUAL Hebrew Grammar, with Vocabulary
n of Roots, Nouns and particles of Common occur
for the of beginners by JAMES SEIxAs. Third
edition, carefully revised, corrected and improved
This edition is quite an improvement any former
one. Professor Seixas is perhaps the hest Oriental
Scholar in the Union and he is without dout the best
teacher of the Hebrew language Before the publication
of his grammar, it almost impossible to acquire
CORRECT knowledge of that ancient language in which
Moses and the Prophets wrote but it has been through
his ingenuity and industry smplifed that it may
be mastered more readily than perhaps language III
the civilized world. The Biblical Student is laid under
many obligations Professor Sexas for his full and
access to the rich treasures of revealed wisdom.
q For sale by
n W. l.. POMERoY
kaeigh, April 9th, 1852. Al
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LEATHER FOR SPRING SALES,


WE respectfully inform friends and the public
w that have in store n large and most excellent
Stock of Leather and Findings,
for the Spring Trade, which will sell low any
other establishment South of New York, and for less
price than they be had there expenses of trav
Cling, freight. &C., considered.
All of purchases having been made from the Inn
porters and Manufacturers by the whole pack
age and the advantage of receiving Leather regularly
from Tannery, places it in power to sell
Goods above stated Those who wish to buy cannot
lose by giving stock examination and believe
shall be able to please, both to price and quality
Below enumerate of the leading articles viz
20 dozen of Crawford's Calf Skins Ohis maker had
the premium awarded to him the Worlds Fair
held in London in lS5l.)
40 doz French Skins, best quality,
40 " American Calf Skins,
80 " Lining and Binding Skins,
10 {" Morocco Skins.
800 Sides Oak Tanned and Hemock Sole Leather,
so " Band Leather,
Lasts, Boot-Trees, Shoe and Boot Makers Tools of
every kind, Tanners and Curriers' Tools
Also, Sewed Brogans of our own manufacture, war
ronted to give satisfaction AMI many other articles, too
mention, No 2I Old street, opposite B.
P. Harrisons Saddlery. F. A. & r. H. FORD,
N. B. We pay the highest price in cash for Green
and Dried Hides delivered Store.
Petersburg, Nav 5, 1852, 52-tf.
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PIANO FORTES.

TIME Ladies respectfully invited to call and
anime new and varied assortment Of rich and equal
Toned Piano Fortes made by the best Manufacturers
the United States, (Bonnel, Davis s. Coz We chal-
lenge competition.
P.S Also fine lot of Piano Stools, and the latest
assortment new Sheet Music the most fashionable of
| the day. ...... -.
Raleigh. Jan. Is, 1851. 22-
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PARTIN & GILL,

PARTIN & GILL,
mshD WOULD respectfully announce to the Ladies
~ and Gentlemen of Raleigh and the surrounding
VAcountry that they now receiving their
Spring stock,
which embraces every article usually found in Boot
and Shoe Store.
The following comprises liz. of goods constantly kept
on hand:
LADIES' Black, Bronze Blue, Green and Light Colored
Whole Caters,
Ditto, Half
White Kid
Black Prunela Buskins,
Thick and Thin Soled Morocco Booees,
Rronze
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
A good assortment of Misses CATERS Bootees, Slip
per , and variety of Children's and Infants Shoes.
GENTS Fine Calf Stitched and Pegged Boots,
Calf and Kip Sewed and Pegged do,
L. Cloth and Morocco top Congress Caters
Fine Calf Stitched Bootees,
Palo Alto Shoes,
Goat Bootees,
Goat and Cloth Slippers,
BoIs' Calf and Kip Boots,
Shoes,
Shoes.
A good assortment of Plain and Fancy Trunks, Val
ses Bonnet-Boxes Carpet-Bags Satchels, binding and
lining Skis Backing and Backing Brushes All of
RETAIL
Call at the sign of the MAMMOTH BOOT, on Fay
etteviIIe Street, next door Mr.. s. H. Youngs.
Raleigh, May 20, 1852. So
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PURSUANT to an Act of Incorporation Company
i has been formed under the name and style of The
Greensborough Mutual Insurance Company, and fully
JAMES SLOAN, President.
S. G. COFFIN, Vice President.
PETER ADAMS, Secretary and Treasurer.
c. P. MENDENHALL, attorney.
3RhH. ". J. AeeoaNRIs n; H5SAHh' Ersepl;.s Com.
WIN. s. RANKIN,
DIRECTORS.
James Sloan, W.. Mcconnell, William s. Rankin,
Jed. H. Lindsay, Shubal G. Coffin, William H. Reece,
Tyre Glenn, John B. Mebane, Andrew Weathery, G.
P Mendcnhall, 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
nure, Produce, &C. The object of this organization is
afford system of Insurance which shall operate for
the mutual benefit of all its members.
he peculiar advantages arising from this mode of In
is that the assured pay than the actual
losses and expenses of the Company, and experience
has proved the safety of Mutual Insurance Companies,
we'll the great saving to its members no stronger
argument be produced in their favor than the
dence which they receive from the entire community,
where such Companies are in successful operation.
Any information respecting the principles of the Com
pany will cheerfuy furnished by the Secretary, or
any of its Agents. PETER ADAMS, Sec'y.
The Subscriber, having been appointed Agent, will
receive applications and make surveys to effect Insur
ance in said Company.
GEORGE T. COOKE,
Raleigh, N. C.
December 5, 1851. S96-
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RALEIGH & GASTON RAILROAD.
HATS Boots and Shoes.

-ERSONS in want of a fine Hat, for their good
we advise them to give call before buying
elsewhere We can show them, also, different styles OF
the Kossuth Hat, white and black
MiIes,s Boots and handsome article of Gents opera
Caters. HEARTT g. JONES.
Raleigh. March Is. 1852, 81
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Petersburg, Oct %. 1851.
Spring Supply Just Landing.

Spring Supply Just Landing.
900 BOXES Raisins-Buneh.
SOO5O do do Layers.
$50 drums Figs-Smyrna.
trails Dates.
5000 fresh Cocoa Nuts.
$50 boxes Oranges.
100 do Lemons.
10000 lbs. fresh Nuts, assorted.
10 Prunes.
25400O Cigars of the very best quality.
In addition to which, am just opening heavy as.
Articles Common Jewelry, French Candies, &c.
Merchants informed that sell Northern prices
and warrant my goods.
SAM'L. H. MARKS.
P. S. Good article Of Candy at I23c. per pound
when purchased by the hundred.
Petersburg, March 9, 1882. So
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SAMUEL H. MARKS

WHOLESALE CANDY MANUFACTORY,
AND WAREHOUSE FOR
Fruits, Cigars, Fancy Articles, &c.
Established in 1880.
FHNHE subscriber would respectfully call attention
a TO bis very large and extensive assor mt of CAN
DIES, of his manufacture, OF every style and quail
ity, which he warrants equal TO any made in this
try. Also, to his assortment OF FANCY GOODS,
SOAPS, PERFUMERY, TOYS, Sc, selected with
great by himself and which he offers the lowest
terms. Having made extensive arrangements, he will
be enabled to offer week the trade fresh supplies
of Northern and Malaga Fruits of the most recent
portaton. A call is earnestly solicited
SAM'L. H. MARKS.
Petersburg, Oct 23, 1851. l.
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IMPORTANT TO FAMILIES
S. CRAN E'S

~ H II IN IA q ..s
Patent Compound Wash Mixture
For Washing Clothes-ALso, for Washing, Cleaning
and BeGutifying Painted Surfaces, the WdHs,
Csihnes and Entries tile Halls, Parlors, and
Roo~sef Private and Pa6ke Buildings
the Fronts, Doors and WIndoacs Of
Fancy DUeLEngs; the Pears
and Interior Of Church
es; Furniture; the
Berths,
State Rooms and Cabins of Steamships, &sann-
boats, and PGcket-S Ships; Passenger
Cars, Brasses, Iron Railing,
..... Glass or Metallic Sur
faces Sc, &c. ..s
WARRANTED to give entire satisfaction, and des-
w tined to effect entire revolution in the business
of the laundress-being improved Preparation for
Washing Clothes perfectly, with astonishing facility and
dispatch and without injury to texture color: Every
family, of whatever size, do all their washing in less
than hour without the labor of rubbing, pounding.
bleaching the friction of machine, thus saving time,
expense and labor and securing exemption from the dis
caused by the exposure and fatigue incident to the
usual mode of Washing, while Clothing itself will be
saveI from the wear and tear of the ash-board and
friction, and last much longer.
The undersigned having purchased from the PaenteN
the sole right and interest for the State of North Caro-
lima, in his Patent Compound Wash Mixture. hereby
informs the Public that he wishes to dispose of Famiy
or County Rights for the same.
Persons living a distance, wishing TO procure the
right to make and this Valuable Preparation, do
SO, by remitting FIVE DOLLARS to me, at Rail
eigh, which amount will ene them to family right
which right shall he by mail Immediately, with the
proper directions to make and the / am in
possession of large namher of certificates from Ladies'
and Gentlemen of high Standing not only in this State
but in Maryland, Virginia and South Carolina; but
deem it unnecessary to fill long Advertisement with
them unless requested the article will speak for it
SELF and is so vorably known in all the Northern and
! Southern States.
aim 10 visit all parts of the State at early day
possible, to give the Public opportunity of testing
its value.
JOHN ]. CHRISTOPHER, is my authorized Agent
for this City during my absence.
WESLY WHITAKER, Jr., is the General Travel
ling Agent.
Feeling satisfied by the of this Mixture in my
Family, that it cannot fail to please all who try it,
invite all to call and send in their orders to
J. ]. RYALS.
Raleigh, Sept. 49, 1851. 94-tf
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North Carolina Mutual Insurance Co
RALEIGH

North Carolina Mutual Insurance Co.
RALEIGH, N. C.
THIS Company has been in successful operation for
i more than five years, and continues to take risks
upon all classes of property in the State Except Steam
Its Policies now property amounting to $4,000
OOO, large portion of which is in country risks; and
Its present capital is nearly Six Hundred Thousand Dol
lars, in bonds properly secured.
The cost of Insurance upon the plan of this
Company has been less than third of per cent
perannum, all grades of property embraced in its ope
rations.
The following persons have been elected Directors
and Ofhcers 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, John Cox
Edenton, Joshua Boner Salem, Joseph H. Pool
Eillzabeth City, Michael Brown, Salisbury Alexander
Mitchell, Newbern, w. N. H. Smith, Murfreesborough
ii. b. Williams Charlotte John B.. Barrett Milton anc
A. t. Sunny, Asheville.
All Directors authorized to receive applications
OFFICERS OF THE COMPANY:
Josiah o. Watson, President,
j. G. B. RouIhac, Vice President,
Richard Smith, Treasurer,
J. G. Partridge, Secretary,
John H. Bryan, Attorney,
j. Hersman, General Agent.
s.. w. Whiting,
All communications in reference to insurance shoult
lie addressed to the Secretary, post paid,
J. g. PARTRIDGE, Sec'y
Raleigh, JAM 13, 1852. OF
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Boot and Shoe Mandatory.


MIR. DEPKIN would respectfully announce to the
citizens of Raleigh and the surrounding country,
that he still carry the above business in
all its branches, at Mr. Woltering's Hardware Store.
Thankful for the liberal patronage heretofore received,
the public that will give universal satisfaction
to those who entrust with their work. 1'' s9s
..' 5..-24 .'.-- HENRY A. DEPKIN.
Raleigh, Jan. 9, 1852. s... - TO-
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Valuable Property for Sale.

Valuable Property for Sale. ...
THE HOUSE AND LOT formerly occupied
fE7In by Mrs. HENRY, near the Government House
t.W and just without the limits of the City, will be
disposed of liberal and accommodating terms. The
property will be sold all together, or the lot will be d.
vided if desired, to suit purchasers
For further information in relation to this valuable
property the apply to the Editor Of the Stan
dard. - -.-----.- -
Raleigh, April 20, 1862. 4s-G.
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The North Carolina Executor

CONTAINING the Statutes and Common Law of
Othis State, together with the decisions Of the Su.
preme Court, and all the necessary forms, precedents
&c, &c.
Intended safe Guide to Exec utors andAdmini s.
traitors.
with which is necessarily connected the kindred sub
lecs OF wills, Legacies Dover, and other Provisions
lot Wioows Distribution of Estate, Descent of Land
Fdro1ion, guardianship, &C., by Benjamin Swain.
For sale at the North Carolina Book, Store by
H. D. TURNER.
May ls, 1852: 81
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The price of Packages of Quarter Tickets only, IL
advertised above.
The Managers Printed Drawing, endorsed by the
commissioners appointed or this Pupose) by the Gov
of Maryland in all sent to Cores
pondents.
Letters always strongly and carefully sealed
The purchasers of Packages of Tickets seldom have
than six chances against their drawing in Pack
age any of the Capital Prizes, and Package may
draw four of the highest Prizes Two-thirds of the
Prizes sold in Packages of Tickets.
Please order few days BEFORE the Lotteries draw
All Orders punctually answered by the return mails.
Persons distance from Baltimore, who wish &c For
tune Buckled their Backs,' will find that 1t is only
necessary to enclose the price as laid down in the above
schedue) for Package of Single Tickets to the Truly
Fortunate, Far-Fam and Old Established House of
PYFER & CO.
No. LyoHr ST., Baltimore, Md.
Mya 90, 1852. S.
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A PROCLAMATION,

Ry His Ercelency DAVID S. REID, Governor Of IN
State of North Carolina.
WHEREAS three-ffths of the whole number OF MEM
hers OF each House of the General Assembly did at the
last session pass the following Act
AN ACT to amend the Constitution of North
Carolina.
WuEnEAs The freehold qualification required
for the for members of the Senate conflicts with
the fundamental principles of liberty; Therefore,
Sec. L. Be 1t enacted By the General Assembly Of
the State of North Carolina, and it IS hereby enacted
Lv the authority of the same threefhs of the whole
number of members of each House concurrng that the
second clause of third section of the first Article OF the
amended Constitution ratified by the people of North
Carolina the second Monday OF November, A. D..
1885, be amended by striking out the words and pos
sessed of freehold within the district of fifty
of land for six months before and at the day of eec
tton that the said clause of said section shall read
as follows: All free white of the age of twenty
been inhabitants of any district within the State
twelve months Immediately preceding the day of any
election and shall have paid public taxes shall be entitled
vote for a member of the Senate.
SEC. 2. Be it further enacted, That the Governor
of the State be- and he is hereby directed to issue his
Proclamation the people of North Carolina, at least
six months before the election for members of the
General Assembly, setting forth the purpot of this Act
and the amendment to the Constitution herein proposed
which Proclamation shall be accompanied by true and
perfect copy of the Act authenticated by the certificate
of the Secretary State and both the Proclamation and
the copy of this Act the Governor of the State shall
cause to be published in all the newspapers of this State
and posted in the Court Houses of the respective Coun
this State least six months before the election
Of members to the General Assembly.
Read three times and agreed to by threeths of the
whole number of members of each House respectively
and ratified in General Assembly, this the Oath day OF
January, 1851. c. DOBBIN, S. H. G.
w. N. EDWARDS, 5. S.
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HENRY KIEM'S

dENhI AIGM
North of Yarbrough's and opposite Lawrences Hotel
RALEIGH, N. G.
TUSI RECEIVED and for sale at the lowest cash
81 prices, the following articles, to-wit:
Barrels of Maekerel,
2 do. New Lard,
do. Irish Potatoes,
do. Assorted Crackers,
do. Pulverized Sugar,
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, Havans,
&c. &c. &c. &c.
January 2, 1852. ls-E
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PIANOS!

Nov receiving at the North Carolina Music Store
i splendid assortment Of Pianos from the ceebra
ted Factory of Knabe & Gaehle, Baltimore, who re-
ceived the first Premiums three years in succession in
ls4s, ls49 and $780, their annual Exhibition of the
State of Maryland. ....... ....--
Comprising g Octaves E;the. as Rosewood or Muhog
any, Built tn Entire Iron Frame.
GRAND Piano, in modern style, handsome
with carved ornaments from
~ $7OOt 1000
segtnz 7 PIA1o, splendid carving. orna@enssd ,.o
STYLE [DraWing, No. FL $50
1" " " Gothic
style, E" 8, 400
" square cor. case, osee Tablets, o
&c" " round a." " ornam'd with
Ds'H .I'N11:' plain finish, 90 90
.' L" hollow cornered case. ogee
Tablets, on a scroll stand, "5, $50
" square cor. casc Goth. pattern
Tablet and ectog. legs, 9, s25
hollow " plain Tablet 49,
and 0ct0san legs, gs,r ",.;n ,o "7-s' sSS sSS
Comprising Ct Qctaues, entire Iron Frame.
" fashionable style case,
mented with h1ouldngs, $50
J." hollow cornered case, and cor
square cornered case, gothic
Tablets, legs to match, $50
Comprising Octaues, Iron Plate and Bar.
{" hollow cornered case on a scroll
stand, CDraoing, No 81 275
legs. $50
d: square fancy Ia 49,
blet, legs to match, $50
plain 225
Drawings of the above numbers be seea at the
Music Store, when desired any number be sent
to persons wishing to examine.
DRAWING AND PAINTING.
Bristol Hoard sunerior AIhums Tinted Roard
Fabers Pencils Tinted drawing paper, Canvass in the
piece and stretches. various Sizes Paints Oils, Var
nish Brushes Paletts Paett Knives Palett 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 in order the Piano against the damp
of the atmosphere, a and splendid article.
choice selection of and popular Music this day
received. and for sale by K. w. PETERSlLIA.
Raleigh, January 5th 1852 IS
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HaydOck, Clay & Evans,
Successors of Messrs. Hoydock, COrhes and C2av,
No. 2IS, Pearl t. New York,
IMPORTERS AND WHOLESALE DEALERS IN
FOREIGN DRUGS & SELECT MEDICINES,
PAINTS, O1Ls, VARN1sH, DrE.SrUrFs, BRusHEs,
Surgical E Dental Instruments, Perfunery-
DR. ALEX. EVANS. late of Wilmington, N. Co.
Dhavng associated himself with the above Firm, Ies
pectfuy invites the attention of dealers and merchants
visiting the North to their large Stock of Goods and
will give particular attention tie orders of his friends
in North Carolina
February 25, 1852. s09-0m.
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North Carolina Manufactures.
DATTLE & son, Are still manufacturing, at
Dthe ROCKY MOUNT MILLS, N. c. about
100000 lbs. C0tion Yarns, per (equa the best
Georgia Yarns which they will deliver to Merchants
free of charge, at New York prices.
Orders addressed to Battle, & Son, ROCKY Mount
N. c., will receive prompt attention.
February, 1859. 2e-ly.
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New Music.
TUST received at the MUSIC STORE, a loi of new
q and fashionable Music. embracing,
Friendship Polka, ...s ..
Wait for the Wagon,
I.ow-backed Car, -.......
Nelly BLY,, &c. &c.
Catalogues of the Music can be seen at the North
Carolina Music Store.
April 9, 1852. -t 44-tf.
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STATE OF NoRrH CARoLINA,

Office Of Secretary Of State
I, WILLIAM HILL, Secretary of State in and for the
State ofNorh Carolina do hereby certify that the fore
going is and perfect copy of Act of the Gen
era Assembly of this State drawn off from the original
on file in this office. Given under my hand, this 3ls
day of December, 1851.
WIN HILL SeclI nf .Stnfe
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AND WHEREAS, the said Act provides for amending
the Constitution of the State of North Carolina as
confer every qualified for the House of Com
the right to vote also for the Senate;
Now, therefore, the end that may be made known
that if the aforesaid amendment the Constitution shall
he agreed by thirds of the whole representation
in each house of the General Assembly it will then
be submitted to the people for ratification have issued
this my Proclamation in conformity with the provision,
of the before recited Act.
In testimony whereof, DAVID S. REID, Governor of
the State of North Carolina hath hercunto set his hand
and caused the Great Seal of said State to be affixed
LIZ, Done at the City of Raleigh, the thirty
s1YW&gi first day of December, in the year of our
SSSMNg Lord, one thousand eight hundred and fifty
:SS% one, and in the 18th year of our IndePen-
'rxTb' dence.
By the Governor DAVID 5. REID.
THOMAS SETTLE, Jr. Privdte Sec'y.
Persons into whose hands this Proclamation may fall,
will please that copy of it is posted i'll the Court
House of their respective Counties
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STEAMSHIP LINE.

December 5, 1851.
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N7E respectfully inform our friends and the public
w that we have in store n large and most excelen