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The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1852-04-22

PINE Om CASA company has been
formed in New York to manufacture
pine oil gas, an article recently patented
in England II is said gallon of it costs
but l2 ceuts, and will be sufficient for
tho supply of twenty burners for one
hour, Thirty lights burning five hours
per night will cost but Sl,l29; while the
city gas, for theNsame number of burners,
would cos, SO .25, making a difference in
one year of $4l0 in favor Of the new in.
vention. The apparatus is said to be
very simple and occupies but small
space.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1852-04-22

A L"cOMoTWE EXPLODED An engine
"n the Erie Railroad collapsed llue on
Thursday evening, near Chester, New
York, Instantly killing the fireman. and
nearly ifnQt fatally scalding the engine
man. Tho engine was neatly new and
was considered une of the best on the
road, Tho expulsion was probably caus.
ed by the neglect Of the engine man, in
allowing the water to get tco low in the
boiler. No passengers ar any persons
except those on the engine were injur
ed
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1852-04-22

MURDER or 4 FEMALE IN VIRGINIA. -
Mrs Rains. an old lady who recently dis
appeared from the neiphhorhood Of Har.
risburgh. Virginia, has beon found in the
Shenandoah river, about twenty miles
below the place where she disappeared.
in bag. with her head cut off. Some
time ago she received check from her
son. twho is now in Cahfnrnia.) on u
Philadelphia bank, for 81 900, which she
had deposited with Gen. Lewis to draw
for her. On the day she disappeared she
had gone to Gen, L's tn see about the
matter. aud on her return home. she be-.
ing partially blind and it becoming dark.
lost her way. when some fend in human
shape, surprising she had procured her
money, (Which she had not.) butchered
her in the manner above Indicated.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1852-04-22
wednesday Evcn'g, ApriI .I, 1882
Lncornco LEeIsLArIoM.-The arIicIe

LocoFnco LEGIsLATTnN-The article
from New Jersey paper occupies con.
siderable room hut il is rich and racy. an
attractive narrative funded upon fact,
aud will repay perusal. The Ohio
Legislature has been nmewhat cele,
brared in the way of fun. but we think
the accidentalLoco Legislature ofN Jer
sey oulstrips its Buckeye contemporary
by long shot, and while we are very
anxious for the reputation Of our own. we
cheerI'uIly accord the palm to their breth'
rem of the East
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1852-04-22

I'VE actually met poor Governor Mar
cy. spawned, wind blown. strained, ring.
boned, and with huge gray spot still
sore on his flank, just At The very gate
as we came in. aud merely out Of re-.
spect for his family aud his friends. we
advised him to go home to rural pasture,
To preserve his equine attributes n liue
longer. and not make mn ass OF himself" "
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1852-04-22

A NEW JOCKEY CLuB, The great
Democratic party Of the Union has le
generated into hOySc 10ckey club, and
the organ of that party, the Democratic
Reriew, has also degeneraled into a mere
register Of the latest specuations and
exploits Of the turf The last number Of
that organ describes the present condi
ton of affairs in the Rub, as follows. 1t
is dignifed. fruitful, aud, wilhal, raIh
er amusing sketch of a very dilapidated
set of ndivdO0als:
I'VE stand on the course Of Demo.
cratic care takers; but we will take very
good care. should spavened nsgs. or
lame ponies. like our beaten old fogy
hacks. or ricket'y cobs, present them
selves for admission, tn tell them at once
that they are humbugs; that they are cal
culated to injure the credit of the course,
aud our own individual credit as one Of
the keepers of the same; that ,hey had
better get home ard liz up: that what
looks like strong legs in them are merely
windhsgs Of chronic putting; that they
are no co. that they cannot come it.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1852-04-22

RATs RATS i-R. b. Leach visited
us last week and with his Rat Extern
inator," cleared our house of these trouh-
lesome visitors in one night Cfere.
Dem
Hit were not for his name, we would
say send the rat man to Columbus in
s,anler. But there are leeches erOugh
there already Gin Alias.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1852-04-22

REMARK NILE CASE or DRoPsY 1T is
slated that no less than 3074 pounds
weight of water have been taken from
the chest oi Mrs. N. b. Fairbanks. of
Sterling. Moss.. at nineteen tappings or
operations performed upon her duing II
period "f about five and half years, last
past. by DR.. p. L. Kendall.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1852-04-22

AssEssoHs BLANKS An improvement,
1t is whispered about that the Com.
missioners Of the county. after claiming
the power nf controlling the printing Of
Assessors Blanks for several years past,
concluded on Saturday last To throw the
responsibility on the Auditor. 1t is fur.
lher stated that the Auditor has contract.
cd for the same at the rate of about 80
cents per qnire, efeciing a saving of about
IS cents each upon l2O quires or there
abouts, in the aggregate some S75.
Not being personally posted up in the
matter, we publish the report as we gel
it, promising to mete out to the Auditor
exact justice with the Commissioners
should we find out to the contrary. We
have no desire To be partial in this mat.
ter, aud stand open to conviction.
"TmE New CONSTITUTION &c."--Tt
was argued upon the stump and in the
papers. in favor Of the new Constitution
that it provided for "bennial sessions
and"meetlngs in January" after the holi
days. In the year one Of the "gloriout
instrument" we have an extra session
and that commences JCore the holidays
1t will he rememberd that distinguish
ed member of the last LocofDco Con
vention asked and was not answered
"what does the Democracy care abou
Constitutions, when they stand in the
way of the partyl"
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1852-04-22

KossUTm'S BML. II he "Catholc Tel
egraph" furnishes the items fMr. Cole.
mau's bill, for entertaining NJ Kossuth
and suite at the Burne, House. as fol
Semi-weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1852-1853, 1852-12-15
VALUABLE PROPERTY

THE Subscribers, the 29th of December, at tn.
i Court House in Oxford, will positively sell to thu
highest bidder the valuable HOUSE AND LOT once
owned by Joseph Liejohn, Sr, in the of Oxford
now belonging TO the Estate of the late Robert
decd credit of one and two years with interes
from date of sale, in bonds of approved surety This
property contains l04 of land three fourths o.
which are in woods, fine two story dwelling house
having eight rooms, with fire places, garret with three
rooms and cellar with four ROOM, all we'll finished off
an entry with passage with all necessary houses
and situated high eminence half mile from the
Court House midst large grove of fine oaks command
ing view of town in 'front.' with very fine spring
the premises the house could be desired This
situation admirably suited those who desire be
convenient to the Male and Female Schools and business
of the place.
Those desiring information referred to
Maj. G. L. Hinton. of Raleigh,
Gen. Joseph B. Littlejohn, of Franklin,
Richard Smith. Esq, of Caswell,
Robt. B. Gillian, Esq of Oxford,
Thomas Speller, Esq, of Berthe,
Thomas Aston, Esq. of Warren,
Col. R. o. Britten, of Petersburg,
DIR. Thos. Gillian, of Fayetteville.
By the Executors Of
ROB'T TAYLOR, Decd.
Oxford, Nov. 9, 1852. 1O4-td.
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THE NORTH CAROLINA STANDAR
prRL1sHED WEEKLY AND sEMI-wEEKL1 BY
WILLIAM M w. II y IL = e In
EDIToR AND PROPRIETOR

w.. ~ r WEEKLY. Two dollars per ahnun
ioo ~ or ,ntbin the first month, Two dollars and
y cents payment be delayed six months AN and heI
ojIars if not paid within six months from the time OF
Subscribing. E J1rs ~,
nun in advance, within the first month; -Four
rs and fifty cents if payment be delayed six months
nd Five Dollars, if not paid within SIX months from the
limo of subscribing.
~ The above rules will be infexibly adhered to.
AnvERT1sEMENrs not exceeding fourteen lines will
II Inserted one time for dollar, and twenty-five
nts for each subsequent insertions those of greater
9Th in proportion. Court orders and Judicial Ad
tsements will be charged 25 per cent higher than the
lbove rates. reasonable reduction will be made to
hose who advertise by the year. Advertisements nser
d in the Semi-Weekly Standard will also appear IN
The Weekly Paper, free of charge
Subscribers and others, who may wish to sehuInoTey
to the Editor can do at all times, by Mail and at nl5
risk Receipts for all sums will be promptly uans"'oo
Letters to the Editor must come free OF postage
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NEW FALL AND WIN TIE II
GOODS

IHNHE Subscriber is opening his F ALL AND
L WINTER GOODS at his old stand consisting in
part o.
White Welsh and English Flannels,
Twilled and Plain Red do
Plaid and Plain Linseys. and Marlboro Stripes,
Red Blankets, from good to superior fine,
81 Damask Table Diaper,
Hukaback, Russia, Bird-eyed, and Brown Diaper,
Diaper TwiiIs, by the dozen. Linen Crush,
Irish Linen, Linen, Cambria and Long Lawn,
Beached and Brown Shirting and Jeans,
l2-4 B!eached Shirting, 81 Brown Shirting,
Extra Etrick Osnaburg. very heavy 7-S wide,
Bed Ticking and Apron Checks,
100 doZ. Spool Cotton, White, Bl'k and Cold.
Black and Assorted Sewing Silks, Stay Bindings,
Tidy and Darnng Cotton, BLK Darnng Cotton,
White and blk Cotton Hose, Brown and Bleached
Hose,
Blk and White Silk Hose, blk Raw Silk Hose,
Jaconette, Cambria, Plaid, Swiss and Mnll Muslins.
Carpeting and Hearth Rugs, Carpet Binding and
Drugget. For sale by ]. BROWN.
Raleigh, Sept 21, 1852. So
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Nov. 8, 1852.
WARRENToN mALE ACADEMY,

TTHE Trustees of the above institution happy to
inform the public that they have secured the servi
of Mr.. WILLIAM MAGHEE, of Petersburg Va as
Principal of the Academy. Mr.. Maghee is fine schol-
experienced and skiful instructor of YOUTH and
gentleman of high character for virtue morality and
ETY.. He brings with him high recommendation from
of standing and intelligence in the town of Peters
burg, where he is well known. Mr.. Maghee will be aid
ed in the department of Mathematics and natural Phil
osophy by Mr. Algernon Bate who has been student
at the University of Virginia. from which institution he
brings sufficient testimonials of his qualifications. Mr..
Bate has had the advantage of several years experience
in teaching.
The next session of the institution will commence on
the second Monday in January next. Board can be OBJ
tanned reasonable terms either with the Principal of
the Academy with Benjamin E. Cooke, Sr., mem
Der of the Board of Trustees.
TERMs-$l5 per session for Latin scholars; Sl2 SO
per session for English scholars. An extra charge of
$40 will be made against each student who may take
lessons in natural philosophy. Each scholar will, be
charged dollar during the Fall session and dol
lars during the Spring session, for fuel.
w. N. EDWARDS, Prcs'nt.
December lst, 1852. 6-5w.
Register CODY.
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Greensborough
MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY.


Vie cost of Insurance the mutual plan is but
4 small sum, compared with joint stock Company.
This Company being located in the Western part of
the State, consequently much the larger portion of the
risks in the West, very many of which in the
country.
The Company is entirely free from debt have made
no assessments and have very large amount in cash
and good bonds and is therefore confidently
ded to the public.
At the last Annual Meeting the following Officers
elected for the ensuing year:
JAMES SLOAN, President.
8. q. COFFIN, Vice President.
G. P. MENDENHALL, .dttorney.
PETER ADAMS, Secretary and Treasurer.
WILLIAM H. CUMMING, General agent.
DIRECToRs.
James Sloan, J. A. Mehane, c. P. Mendcnhall, w.
s. Rankin, Rev. G: F. Deems, ]. M. Garrett, DR.. DIP
Weir, w. j. Mcconnell, of Greensboro; DR.. Shubal G.
Coffin, ]. w. Field, jamestown; F. Elliott, Guiford ;
William A. Wright, Wilmington; DIR. c. Watkins,
Carolina Female College; John 1. Shaver, Salisbury
John Fl. Cook Fayetteville E. F. Lilly Wadesboro;
]. j. Biggs, Raleigh Leroy Springs, Charlotte J. ].
Jackson Piltsboro' H. B. Elliott, Cedar Falls.
PETER ADAMS, Secy.
December 9th, 1852.
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TNNO M e H G HI A N T TS--IMPORTANT AND
Il TRUE. The fact, that merchants supply their
wants in their home markets. and thus the trouble
and expense of northern trip. being fully established
their popular Ready Made Clothing have manufactured
unusually large stock, which, they may safely say,
has been surpassed, if it has been equaeG, in the
southern market.
Encouraged by the very liberal patronage hitherto
ceived, and with largely increased faciites we are de-
termned to keep pace with the onward spirit of the
age, and TO every honorable effort to deserve our
share of the public dstri6utiOn' Merchants visit
ing Petersburg, whether dealing in Clothing not
invited to vi iEt our WHoLEsALE Rooms, now socked
with every variety of Clothing, Of Oocn ma'ufac
ture, the modern styles, and Neao York prices
A. S. SHAFER s. CO.,
WHOLESALE CLOTHING BAZAAR,
Sycamore, three doors from Bank street,
Petersburg, Va.
September /, 1852. S4-tf.
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CLASSICAL AND
NJ MATH EMATICAL SCHOOL

7JNHE Subscriber will open School of this desc-p-
i ton IN the City of Raleigh, the first Monday in
January next strictly limited to twenty-five pupils. The
Latin, Greek and French languages will be soundIy
taught with thorough course of Mathematics Asthe
school is intended be of high grade, pupils will be
expected to have already received degree of pre-
paratory ns uction in the ordinary English branches.
The first session will be one of fire months. Some
half dozen boarders may be Accommodated preferred
the Principals family, at $1,000 pc: month.
Fees for Latin, Greek, and Mathematics, $25, 90
French extra, 1000
One half of the above expenses will be expected
variably in advance.
L. WADDELL.
October TO- 1852. 1Ot-
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VALLEY ACADEMY.

TTHIS institution is situated in the beautiful and retired
Valley of the Yadkn, seven miles north of Lenoir,
county seat of Caldwell, N. c. The Spring session
will commence January 5th, 1858.
Tuition in advance for Classics, per session, $ls 90
's I" English, &c $40 to IL SO
Boarding, including all expenses, &C $50 90
Pupils will be charged from the time they enter School;
deduction however, for loss of time thereafter
in of protracted illness.
For further information, enquire of w. ]. Bingham.
Bethmont. Orange county; S. F. Patterson and E. w.
Jones, Fort Defiance, James Harper Esq, Lenoir,
N. G.
E. w. FAUCETTE, Principal.
Fort Defiance P. O., n. ca :.
November 26th 1889. s
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October 10, 1852
REFERENCES.

REFERENCES.
Faculty Of Washington College, Lexington, Va,
Trustees of Staunton Academy, Staunton. Va,
Rev. H. Ruffner D. d. Kanawha CO., Va,
Hon. A. H. H. Stuart, Secretary of the Interior, Wash
Ington city.
DR.. F. T. Strbling, Western Lunatic Asylum, Staun-
ton, Va,
Rev. w. H. McGufey D D.. University of Va,
Rev. R. H. Philips, Virginia Female Institute, Staun.
ton, Va,
Rev. B. NJ. Smith, Staunton, Va,
Judge J. w. Brockenbrough, u. S. Court, Lexing-
ton, Va,
Judge l.. P. Thompson, staunton, Va,
Rev. Moses d. Hodge. Richmond, Va,
Hon. S. >. Baxter, Richmond Va
Rev. ]. ]. Smyth, Everittsville, N. c.,
Rev. B. Ii. Rice, D. D., Prince Edward CO., Va.
The subscriber begs leave add to his fathers adver-
Semen Inserted above that any other information that
may be desired in reference his school, may be obtain
ed of himself of Mr.. Cooke, the North Carolina
Institute tor the Deaf and Dumb and the Blind.
J. A WADDELL.
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Valuable Real Estate for Sale.

DURSUANT to decree iE the of't Lucius ].
i johnson and others v. Cornea Johnson and others,
entered at Fall Term 1852, of Chowan Superior Court
of EQUITY l shall sell at Public Auction, before the
Court House door in Edenton, Monday the 27th day
of December next,
The Large and Va7EIa BILE Plantation.
non which The late Charles F. Johnson resided known
as the BANDoN FARM. This Plantation is situated
Immediately on the Chowan River and adjons the lands
of Dr. T D. Warren, William Privett, Edmund Brink.
lev James L. Roberts, Thomas White. Hardy Cross
and the Parker land, and contains 1850 AcREs. At
tached it is one of the valuable Fisheries on
Chowan River. The buildings comprising large and
commodious Dwelling, ard the necessary Farm.houses
in good order The location is of the heahIes
in this section of the State and has excellent wafer
The terms of the sale are credit of ONE, TWO and
THREE years-lhe Notes to be we'll secured, and to
draw interest from date. About hundred dollar:
will be required in Cash.
TIL. C. MANNING, C. & M. E., C. C.
November sth, 1852. 104-td
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PLEASANT GROVE ACADEMY,
FRANKLIN COUNTY, N. c.

TENHE exercises of this School will commence Mon
day, the 3rd of January next, under the charge Oh
Mr. A. Davis, gentleman of several years experience
teacher The Academy is situated about half mile
from the old Midway Academy, equi-dstant from Lou
sburg and the Shocco Springs in of the most heal
thy sections of the State.
This institution is preparatory to any College the STU
dent may prefer. The will be and comfor-
table and every facility afforded the students to enable
them pursue their studies. Board be had with
either of the subscribers and Mrs. Elizabeth Branch
$500 per month. No extra charge for lights.
English Branches $40 per session,
Languages SIS per session.
w ]. BRANCH,
JOHN ]. JONES,
THOMAS A. PERSON.
NATH'L. Fl. MACON.
Nov 8, 1852. 6-4w.
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Valuable Property for Sale in Raleigh.

Valuable Property for Sale in Raleigh.
TNHE subscribers will sell, on the premises, the
i 18th of December next, two LOTS, with all the
improvements thereon situated Hillsborough street.
just outside the corporation limits adjoining the Rev.
and we'll constructed and we'll built story Dwelling
House, with three below and three above,
all with good replaces two-stoy Kitchen, with four
with fire places in each room-togeher with all
the necessary outhouses. Also, highly improved Gar
dan, of three-fourths of acre.
The other lot adjoining Con the corner0 has Store
AMI Warehouse, Dwelling House, Kitchen, Stable and
Carriage house. and first well of water 1t is an
excellent stand for the mercantile business.
This property desirable any about the City of
Raleigh.
Terms made known on day of sale.
JOHN BUFFALOE.
j. w. b. WATSON, Ex'r.
of J. o. WATSON, decd.
November 18th. 1852. I'D.
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CIRCUS COMP ANY.

Hitherto either of these splendid Establishments
have alone outrivalIed all competition They are now
combined aud both Exhibitions be enjoyed in all
their magnifcence and splen8or for the same price as
was formerly demanded and paid TO witness one.
The Company will exhibit at
Oxford Thursday, the I'd Dec
Tally Ho, od
Woods's (Forsyth's old pIace,) 4th
HilIshorough, Monday the 9th "
Hayes Store on Tuesday the 7th, and at Morrsve
on Wednesday the Sth.
Raleigh on Thursday Friday, and Saturday, the 9th,
10th. and lth of December.
~ Admission to the whole exhibition of Animals
and Circus SO cents children and servants half price
AU opposition at an end.
The hitherto unheard of combination of these two
tremendous establishments is in the history of
the exhibition of
Circus and Wild Animals,
and throws all of Barnums specuations in the shade
ROBINSON g. ELDRED
have hitherto enjoyed the highest popularity and renown
for the productions OF the most superb feats OF Horse
manship, by Master James. Master John, Madame Rob
inson, Made Henrietta, and the whole of their mimi
table Troupe, well for the chaseness and decorum
which characterised their arena performances But
order fully satisfy their Southern patrons, they
have effected combination with the equally celebrated
SANDS, QUICK & CO.,
whose wonderful collection of Rare and Wild Animals
notorious far surprising any other in America.
The Great War Elephant BOLIVAR, the largest and
best trained of all the segacious monsters yet
hihited, is with this great combined
SontFleraa Menagerie and Circus.
THE HUGE WHITE BEAR,
Weighing 800 pounds, and the only specimen now
living in America adds wonder to this superb collection
Lions, Tigers. Zebras, Hyenas Leopards, Apes,
Monkeys, Ourang Outang.
Birds of different clmes and Species and endless
riety of Animated Nature will be exhibited the de-
light and improvement of all who visit the
t. U. TIDMARSH, .4gent.
70 Doors open for Day performance, l23 O'clock
performance to commence at II. Night performance
doors open at 6, performance to commence at 81.
November % s.
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LANYARD FOR SALE.
November 27,

"AV1NG qualified executors of the last will and
I testament of H. R. Dusenbery, dec'd we will sell
at public saIn in the of Lexington, the 4th of
January next large and valuable Tan-Yard, with all
its stock of TOOLS bark and of Leather Together
with house and lot the Factory formerly used
as residence the Tanner To those acquainted with
the above property is to say thing far
ther but to Others would say, that lis business
nectons probably extensive. and its reputation
widely known, that of any Tannery i'll the State At
the same time very large stock of Harness. Spanish
Sole and Upper Leather, Northern Calf Skins will be
opened for sale The whole stock of leather will he sold
privately for cash approved notes. Conditions made
known the day of sale.
JAMES DUSENBERY,
JAMES P. STIMSON,
Executors
T.axinoion Dec E. 1852. 6-4t
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~sTEEH, TEsEv GOMEZ

ID ECEIVED this day EVANS & COOKIES n
b beautiful assortment Of DeLanes, black and coorcd
Alpaccas, English Merinos Black Silk Cashmere Shaws,
Plaid do, black and coored Brads pieces silk Lace
chill Stockings, good assortment of mems wear, Ken
lucky Jeans, Satncts, black Union Cashmere, Striped
Cottons Also, case Brogans, good article.
Come take a look,
AT EVANS & COOKE.
No. 90, Cheap Side
Dec 1at 1852. c.