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SEA BATHING, HYGEIA HOTEL,
OLD POINT COMFORT, VA

VINHlS large and magnificent Establishment having
i been recently purchased by the Subscribers, to
which they have at great expense made extensive
additions and alterations, open for Visitors.
Surrounded entirely by Salt Water it affords every
facility for Sea Bathing, and offers great to
the Traveller in pursuit health pleasure. Situated
directly the Bay and in view ofthe Ocean, presents
most magnificent prospect while the Fort the largest
Military Work in Country, affords to the Visitor
beautiful PromenddeS and various OF interest.
There large and well arranged Bath Houses, with
Hot and at all times and fine Surf
for those who prefer the open Sea- The great benefits
resulting from Sea Bathing, and the Sea Breeze,
becoming daily more known and appreciated.
No place can benore healthy, possess finer eli
mate than this, through the entire Summer and FaH
Months Fever and Ague, and Bilious Fevers en-
trely unknown Our Drinking Water is not excelled
by any, euen in the Mountain Region.
We have a find Band of Music, and Ball Room,
which for be-uty and magn6cence is unsurpassed in
our Country, open every evening, Free of Charge.
New and extensive Bowling Alleys, Billiard Saloons,
and Pistol Gallery erected the past season.
The Hotel is complete in all its arrangements active
ertion will be spared render it, in all respects, the
most agreeable and interesting resort in the whole
country.
The Steamers from Norfolk, Richmond, Petersburg
Baltimore, Washington, Philadelphia and New York
land Passengers daily.
of 81 IS per day persons staying month, over
81 SO per day. Child en- and Servants half price.
No Charge for Baths, to Guests OF the House, excep
for Warm Baths others than Guests, Is cents each
No Charge for Omnibus. No Charge for Porterage
The Omnibus and Baggage Wagons are always in at
tendance arrival of the Boats
Letters for visitors should be addressed to he Hygei
Hotel.''
J:P. REYNOLDS & CO., Proprie,ors.
May oath, 1852 81
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NOTICE.
52-tf.

T my mills, (Buena Vista) miles West of Oxford
N the road leading from Oxford to Hlllsboro, my
Woo! Carding Machine und Foundry are both in sue
cessful operation All those who patronize my machine
and wish their wool caded and first rate rolls must have
their wool well washed and picked clean of burrs &C.,
one pound of Lard is required to 10 lbs of woo-the
charge for cardng will be u cts. per Ill., weighing the
Rolls, or fifth pound of wool.
Foundry.
1 am Manufacturing Ploughs Of various sizes on
improved PATTERN and points which will be Warranted
to last from three days longer than any in
use in fact say twice long, also Tobacco Press
and Screcs both wrought and cast brass boxes to old
Screws, Shafts and Mis- MIL Gearing, &c. of all kinds
if Patterns furnished and any casting required which
does not exceed two thousand pounds in weight All
orders for Casting Screws, &C.. will be thankfully
ceived and promptly attended to.
Cash will be paid for old Castings Brass and Copper
my for Castings will be in accordance with North
ern prices after adding freight, &c.
Address Oxford Granville Co.. N. G.
]. H. GOOCH.
May goth, 1852. 57-w6w.
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Office of the N. C. Rail Road,

JULY ZISC, IOoZ.
NOTICE. Stock holders in the N. c. Rail Road
y Company are specially requested to read the fol-
lowing resolution passed by the annual meeting at Ra
leigh on the subject of interest
Resolued, That justice to such of the Stockho-
ders of this Company have paid their subscriptions,
either in money by work, the amount due by such
Stockholders shall be in default thirty days from this
time, shall be forthwith collected, if practicable and
that in all such cases, interest rgedy exaced Pro-
uided however that nothing in this resolution shall
vent the Board of Directors from the exercise of prop
discretion in favor of persons having contracts, and
who under previous assurances have expected and
prepared to pay for their stock in work"
An instalment of per cent. has been called for by
the Board of Directors falling due the Monday in
September next Payments can be made to Directors,
by order of the Board, and the Treasurer is
qured visit points the line of the road in order to
collect the nstaments. The next meeting of the Board
of Directors takes place at Goldsboro, TUESDAY be-
fore the meeting of the Legislature.
CYRUS p. MENDENHALL,
Sec'y. and Treasurer.
RsIeigh, July Is, 1852. 75-2t
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STEAMSHIP LINE.

Between New York and Norfolk, Va.
Petersburg, and Richmond.
.EasStlks=N TWO splendid new Steam Ships, built
expressly Tor 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 8, East River at P. NJ. Returning from Rich
mond and City Point Friday, and Norfolk OH 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 81 90
Do. do. and City Point or Richmond 90
Steerage, do. do. do. 90
Do. do. do. Norfolk, 90
Freight from New York to Richmond cts. per foot.
Do. to Petersburg and Norfolk 7 cts per foot.
This expeditions, the cheapest and most pleasant
route passengers take to go to New York.
Insurance by these vessels is much lower than by
sailing vessels.
JOSIAH WILLS, Norfolk.
THOMAS BRANCH, Petersburg.
ALFRED S. LEE, Richmond,a
MAILER & LORD,
1Os Wall Street, Ne,U York.
April 7, 1882. 43-6m.
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Mail Arrangements at Raleigh

NORTHERN MAIL.
Due on Tuesday. Thursday and Saturday at - +
Nj. via. Rail Road.
Due on Sunday, Wednesday and Friday at 7 +.
NJ. via. Rocky Mount.
Closes every day Except Saturday, at 9 T. NJ
SOUTHERN MAIL.
Due Daily, at 10 P. NJ.
Closes daily at II NJ.
WESTERN MAIL.
Due on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, at ll3
P. NJ.
Closes on Monday, Wednesday and Friday at
A. NJ.
PITTsBoRoUGH MAIL.
Due on Monday and Thursday, at F. NJ.
Closes on Tuesday and Saturday, at T. NJ.
TARBcRoUGH MAIL.
Due on Sunday, W ednesday and Friday, at +. M;
Closes on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 2
p. M.
GoLDsBoRoUGH MAIL
Arrives and departs Daily.
RoXBoRoUGH MAIL.
Due every Friday at 10 A. M.
Closes every Friday at IL NJ.
Letters should be in fifteen minutes before closing
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COMPREHENSIVE.

FTNHE undersigned having this day formed co-Part-
Il nership for the purpose of conducting the CON-
business will be carried the old stand of Sam
H. Marks and will be known under the firm and style
of SAML H. MARKS & SON. where they will
manufacture and keep constantly hand the incest and
purest Candies of every quality and flavor and will be
regularly supplied with the finest imported and domestic
Cigars and the choicest Fruits in their proper
Having made extensive arrangements for the
manufacture of Steam Refined Candies, they will he
abed to furnish much larger quantities. and purchasers
may rely upon getting it with despatch.
All orders for goods will be thankfully received packed
IN the best manner and to any part of the United
States.
SAINT. H. MARKS,
VIM. a. MARKS.
Petersburg. August IL, 1882 6e-uo.
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LEATHER FOR SPRING SALES,
At wholesaIe and Retail.

At Wholesale and Retail.
WE respectfully inform friends and the public
w that we have in large and most exceilent
Stock of Leather and E1mOHnes'
for the Spring Trade which will sell as low as any
other establishment South of New ork, and Tor less
nrce than thew can had there expenses OF aV
Cling, freight. &C.. considered.
All of our purchases having been made from the I'M
noers and Manufacturers by the whole case or PACK
ace and the advantage of receiving Leather regularly
from our own Tannery, places it in our power to sell
Goods as above stated. Those who wish to buy cannot
lose by giving stock examination, and we believe
we shall able please, both to price and quality
BeIow we enumerate of the leading articles, VIZ
20 dozen of Crawford's Calf Skins this maker had
the premium awarded to him at the Worlds FAIR
held in London in 1879
40 doz. French Skins, best quality,
40 American Calf Skins,
90 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 Brogans of our own manufacture, war
onted give satisfaction and many other articles too
numerous to MENTION No 81 Old street, opposite B.
P Harrison's Saddlery. F. A. d X. II. FORD,
NIB. We pay the highest price in cash for Green
and Dried Hides delivered to at our Store.
Petersburg, MAY 5, 1852. SGT.
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WEST ST, RALEIGH, NORTH-CAROLINA,
s11As BURNS. M@W PROPRIETOR,
BUILDE R OF
Steam ENGINES e. General Machinist

ID
Steam Engines & General Machinist.
TTNHE above establishment has been in successful oper
alton about year, and has turned on: some of the
best STEAM ENGINES and SAW MILLS that have
ever operated in this airy other State.
Orders solicited for Steam Engines and Saw Mills,
Mill Gearing and Machinery of every description to be
completed during the Summer and FALL The improved
condition of the Raleigh and CASTOR Rail Road will en-
able me to fill with dispatch and puncuality all orders
after the LIST of July.
The following certificate will show the character OF the
work executed at the above Works.
AUBRY, Cumberland, May Is, 1852.
Mr.. S1LAs BURNS,
Dear Sir: Our Engine and Mills, made at
YOUR shops have been work nearly two months, and
fully meet expectations. The ENGINE, to FINISH
and STRENGTH, PERFORMANCE and DURABILITY, is in
feor to none in the State of the class made here
or elsewhere. The Mills with a smoothness and
speed truly astonishing In ordinary saving cut IN
common sized log, foot in 81 seconds l6 feet pei
minute. We have rum however, through an ls feet log
in 80 seconds the rate of 50 feet per minute ty
running the top speed fully believe we can cut AZ
feet per minute. The only objection we have heare
urged is it takes many hands to haul up logs ane
carry away lumber. Yours, &C.,
JONES Sc BARBEE.
| June 2, 1852. 3D.
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General Agency and Commission
Business.

TINE Subscribers have this day entered into copart-
i 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 atter themselves that they
will be able to give satisfaction all those who may
sign any goods wares merchandise country produce
to en- either to sell commission forward. AS it
will be greatest aim to please pledge ourselves
spare pains in giving general satisfaction They
respectfully solicit the patronage of their friends and the
public generally. The is No 8, North Water st,
Dickinson's FiIe-proof building, Wilmington, N. G
JOHN r. whitaker,
JAMES w. WHITFIELD,
A. A. B. BOUTHALL.
REFERENcEs:.-John Dawson Potter & Kdder, o.
G. Parsley Samuel Beery & Sons G. R. French, and
Ellis & Mitchell.
Wilmington, Jan. 20, 1852. 26-tf.
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Baltimore Piano Mandatory.

Important Lmproremcnt.-Elastic Universal Touch
WISE & BROTHER, Manufacturers of Boudoir
w Square and Grand Pianos request those wanting
frst-rate IEstrument-one that Ladies' perform
with the greatest possible advantage that is chase of
style, of supcrlave touch and tone, that will stand in
tune, and last life time, to call and for
themselves sample Instrument at the Agents office
DIR. W. r. SCOTS.
These instruments in general in the City
among the first critics of and SCIENCE and when
have the honor of referring See the manufacturers
circulars which may be obtained of the Agent. All In
struments warranted five years.
]. j. WISE & BRO.
DR.. w. R. SCOTT, Agent.
Raleigh, Jan. IL, 1850. 20-6m.
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IMPORTANT TO FAMILIES,
S, NE,S

Patent Compound Wash Mtxturo
or w0shsng Ciofhes-Also, for Washing, CIeanno
and BeautJying Painted Surfaces, The VAIL S1ni"s
oeip5'ngs and Entries; the Halls, ParlOrs, and
Rooms OF Priuate and Public Buildings.
the Fronts, Doors and Wfndo,Us Of
Fancy D0ellings the Peacs
and Interior of Church.
es; Furniture; the
Berths
State Rooms ana Cabins Of Steamships, &eou-
boats, and Pachet-Ships; PASSENGER O''"'"-
Cars, BraSses, Iron Railing
Glass or Metallic Sur
fnces &c, DC.
WARRANTED to give entire satisfaction
w tined to effect an entire revolution in bo b: ueS-
OF the Misunderstanding an improved Prcparat;oo
Washing Clothes perfectly, with ASTONISHING Tor
dispatch and without injury to texture or colo, and
family, OF whatever size, do all their wash very
than one hour, without the labor of rubbin III less
bleaching or the friction of machine thus saig'
expense and labor, and securing exempon t. g time,
caused by the exposure and fatique the dis
usual mode of Washing while CIotSinr ;.1c 70 the
saved from the wear and tear of the Tab I VIII be
friction, and last much longer. Ooa[u and
The undersigned having purcbasedf ,
the sole right and interest for the Stat, @ atentet
lima, IN his Patent Compound Wash M;rto .n caro-
informs the Public, that he wishes to Dis; hereby
| or County Rights for the same f0Se VI Family
| Persons living at distance wisb;r. =.
right to make and use this Valuable foule the
SO, by remthng FIVE DOLLARS to non Gan p 40
elgn, "nlcn amount will ene them to faniI III
WINCH 1 tdii ne sent by mail immediateIy with tb
proper arec'OnS to make and use the same. am ;u
OF large number of certificates from a IN
ant ~ OF high standing only in this
deem 1t unnecessary to fill long Advertisement VIII
hem unless requested as the article will speak for it.
self and is SO favorably known in all the Northern
Southern States. h anu
aim to visit all parts of the State at as early 5
as possible to give the Public opportunity of tesuy
it's value. F' Vi 'esuhg
JOHN J. CHRISTOPHER, is my authorized Arsr,
for this City during my absence se"'
ling Agent. = '''e
Feeling satisfied by the of this Mixture in NV
own Family, that it cannot fail to please all who try i
invite all to call and send in their orders To
Raleigh, Sept %, 1851. So
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PORTS, Gold Mines for Sale.

ON Saturday, the 18th of day Of September next,
ION the premises, shall resell the tract of land lying
in Franklin county, known the PORTS GOLD MINES
The said property is too generally known to require par
ticular description here. 1t will be sold for DIVISION
der decree in Equity. credit of one and two
with interest from the first day of January next which
time possession will be given.
The tract contains
About 1900 Acres,
large portion of which is of superior quality for farm
ing purposes. The mining lands rich, and be
worked at very little expense. The dwelling house
and out houses good and convenient l will take
pleasure in showing the property will give any inor
nation by letter which may be required Bonds with
security will be required of the purchaser
THOS. K. THOMAS, G. M. E.
Louisburg, July 20, 1852 9O3-4tw.
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FOR THE NORTHERN CITIES BY
rhe SeabOard & Roanoke Railroad

n
YH<HE PUBLIC are informed that the Seaboard and
new bridge across Roanoke River at Weldon, and are
now 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. M,
and arrive at Portsmouth by 7o'cock, 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 tran will arrive
early the next morning at Baltimore, and reach New
York the evening" without loss of Sleep and with
but one change person and baggage between Weldon
and Baltimore and avoid entirely night travelling
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 further trouble with his baggage until he
reaches Baltimore.
The Chesapeake Bay Steamers also stop at OLD
gers who leave Weldon at 1-2 o'clock, p NJ, arrive
at Old Point the same evening.
An has been entered into, by the differ
ent Rail Road and Steamboat Companies, by which the
same Through Ticket issued at Charleston, will leave
optionary with the traveller 20 take either route
! 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
York. and any other Information desired enquire the
| Agent at Weldon.
E. N. PETERSON, Agent.
! Office Seaboard II R. r. R. Co..,
Weldon, N. c., May 2sth, 1852. 922-Itw 3m
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Fifteen Dollars Reward.

ID UNAWAY from the subscriber about the 18th ult,
years old. feet or inches high, weight us or 80
pounds, long limbs-his right ANGLE bends outward,
which makes him hop when walking, caused by hurt
when very young, good front teeth. Had on when he
Ieft brown wooden coat. He may alter his name and
try to pass free man. will give the above reward
to any person who will deliver him to me. living in
Granville county, four miles South of Wilton, or ten
dollars to conne him in any Jail SO that Iun get him.
Address me New Light P. O., Wake comfy N. c..
JOHN TURNER.
March Fl, 1852. Sl4-tf
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MRS. WOLTERING

DESPECTFULLY announces to the Ladies OF Ral-
IL egh and surrounding country that she is now re,
ceiving her FALL and WINTER STOCK oil FANCl
GOODS embracing China goods fine iron stone dinner
setts teasets, and cups and saucers as fine as ever
brought to this City. ,,r7c1
Also. GROCERIES of every description. MOsI.
CAL INSTRUMENTS, Sc, which will be sold 10"
for cash. o,.,
Just Received, fresh supply of CoNFECTloNA'
RIES.
Thankful forpast avors, she solicits continuance
lhe same. ,,,c
WILHELMINA WOLVERINE
Raleigh, Sept. 18th, 1851. 9O-5.
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Further DEVELOPMENTS.

TINE subscriber expecting to start for the North i'm.
j medrately after the election, would respectfully
suggest his friends and the public generally the pro-
priety giving him their orders for any of
ing which they may want gotten up in good STYLE and
at a much less price than the same be prepared
here.
unds and will take pleasure in receptng accounts
ISAAC PROCTOR.
Dill, Merchant Tailor
'aaIe'gh' July 2sth, 1852. rs
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Notice to Contractors.

will be received until the LIST of SEN
TENDER next, for erecting in the Town of Murfrees
Borough N. o. Brick building of large dimensions for
a Female College.
Persons disposed to contract will find design of the
building with specifications, &c. in possession of the
Secretary of the building Committee.
The making of the Brick will be reserved to the buH
ing COMMITTEES. T. N. MYRlCK, Sec'v.
Murfreesboro', N. c., June "a, 1882 sa7-tIst.
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Readable Books.

ReaOaDIe books.
DOPULAR library OF the best authors, books which
L quicken the intelligence of YOUTH delight age de-
corate prosperity, shelter and soace in adversely
tring enjoyment at home berend out OF doors, pass
the night with travel with US, go into the country
with us.-Cicer0
1. Essays from the London Times, collection ofper-
sonal and historical Sketches 2. The Yellowplush
Married Life of Mary POWELL afterwards Mistress Mil
ton. 4, g. Travels in Tartary. Thbet, and China, in
1s44-'45, by M. Hue, Missionary Priest, 2 vols 6.
Gaetes and GRANTEES. by Horace Smith, one of the
Authors of the Sc Rejected Addresses" 7, g. The
Paris Sketch Book, by w. M. Thackeray vols. svo.
g., 10: Little Pedlington and the Pedlingtonians, by
John Poole, Author of Paul Pry."
For sale at the North Carolina Bookstore by
HENRY D. TURNER.
Raleigh, May 2lst, 1852. S.
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State of North Carolina.

OFFICE OF SECRETARY SrArE2
August 9, 1862. {
CEALED Proposals for furnishing the wood necessary
for tho ensuing Legislature, and the public Officers
for the ensuing winter, will be received this Office
til the 18th September next.
The wood to be sound Oak or Hickory, to be fur
nshed by the Cord, and cut to suit the fireplaces
WIN. HILL, Secretn~u
7S-5t,
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Debates i'm N. C. Convention,

DROCEEDINGS and Debates of the Convention of
North Carolina, called the Constitution of
the State which assembled at Raleigh June 4th 1888.
10 which are subjoined the Convention Act and the
Amendments to the Constitution together with the votes
OF tho People. Also the Journals of the N c. Conyen-
ton. For Sale at the N. G. bookstore BY
Raleigh,, June aeth 1882. eTM
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HENRY KIEM'S

HENRY KIEMS
North of Yarbroughs and opposite Lawrence's Hotel
RALEIGH, N. G..
7 USI RECEIVED and for sale at the lowest cash
q prices the following articles. to-wit:
Barrels of Mackerel,
2 do. New Lard,
do. Irish Potatoes,
do. Assorted Crackers,
3 do. Pulverized Sugar,
do. Clarified do.
2 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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From Raleigh to Norfolk.

A line of hacks will leave Sledgcs
@Ak1Ta@3s on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fri
N days, on the arrival of the train from
Raleigh, and arrive Weldon in time for the Of
the Seaboard and Roanoke Railroad and will leave Wei
don the days and arrive at SIedges in time for
the cars for Raleigh. Fare through from Raleigh to
Portsmouth, So. Through tickets be obtained of
the Agent here and Norfolk md also of the Railroad
Agents. w. R. PEPPER, Agent.
Raleigh. August TO- 1852. 77-3m.