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Fifteen Dollars Reward.

D UNAWAY from the subscriber about the 18th ult,
years old, feet or inches high, weight IT'S or 80
pounds, long limbs-hs right ancle bends outward,
which makes him hop when walking, caused by hurt
when very young. good front teeth. Had on when he
left, brown wooden coat. He may alter his name and
try to pass as free 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 cunfne him in any Jail that Iun get him.
Address me New Light P. O., Wake comfy, N. c.
JOHN TURNER.
March 27, 1852. sl4-tf
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N. G. Mutual Life Insurance Company,
OFFICE RALEIGH, N. c.
TNHIS Company continues to insure the lives OF all
healthy White persons and Slaves.
The greatest risk taken single life is $1,000.
Slaves are insured for term of to five years Tor
3ds their value.
Dr. Chas E. Johnson, President,
VIM. D. Haywood, Vice President,
James F. Jordan, Secretary,
Vim. H. Jones, Treasurer,
Perrin Busbee, Attorney,
Dr. 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 at the Of
fce or any of the Agencies. All letters business
should be addressed to JAMES f. JORDAN,
Secretary.
April 20, 1850. ST.
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PORTS, Gold Mines for Sale.

on the premises shall resell the tract of land lying
in Franklin county, knowna the PoRT1s GOLD MINES.
The said property is generally known require par
tcular description here. 1t will be sold for DIVISION
der decree in Equity credit of and years.
with interest from the first day of January next at which
time possession will he given
The tract contains
About 1900 Acres,
large portion of which is of superior quality for farm
ing purposes The mining lands are rich and can be
worked at very little expense. The dwelling house
aud out houses good and convenient. will take
pleasure in showing the property will give any infor-
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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Readable Books.

DOPULAR library OF the best authors, books which
quicken the intelligence of youth, delight age, de-
corate prosperity shelter and soace in adversely,
bring enjoyment at home, beend out of doors, pass
the night with US. travel with go into the country
with us.-Cicero
l. Essays from the London Times, collection of per-
sonal and historical Sketches. 2. The YelIowplush
Papers, by w. M. Thackeray. 8. The Maiden and
Married Life of Mary POWELL afterwards Mistress Mil
ton. 4.5 Travels in Tartary. Thbet, and China, in
ls44-45, by M Hue, Missionary Priest, 2 vols. 6.
Authors of the &c Rejected Addresses" z, 8. The
Paris Sketch Book, by w. M: Thackeray, vols. svo.
8, TO- Little PedIington and the PedIingtonians, by
John Poole, Author Of Paul Pry."
For sale at the North Carolina Book Store by
HENRY D. TURNER.
Raleigh, May 2lst, 1859. S.
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General Agency and Commission
Business.

TNHE Subscribers have this day entered into copar
i nership under the style of WHITAKER, WHITFIELD
& Co., for the purpose of doing general agency and
commission business and in offering their services the
public in that capacity they fatter themselves that they
will be able to give satisfaction all those who may
sign any goods merchandise country produce
to tn en- either to sell commission forward. AS it
will be greatest aim to please, pledge ourselves
to 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.
Dicknson's Fire-proof building, Wilmington, N. c
JOHN r. WHITAKER,
JAMES w. WHITFIELD,
A. A. B. BOUTHALL.
REFEREECEs:-John Dawson. Potter & Kidder, o.
g. Parsley, Samuel Beery & Sons, G. R. French, and
Ellis & Mitchell.
Wilmington, Jam 30, 1852. 26-tf
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Further DEVELOPMENTS,

TNHE subscriber expecting start for the North i'm.
i medlately after the election, would respectfully
suggest to his friends and the public generally the pro-
prety of giving him their orders any article Cloth
ing which they may want gotten up in good STYLE and
at a much less price than the same can be prepared
here.
He will also inform his patrons he is much in ne Of
faosand will take great pleasure in receptng accounts
ISAAC PROCTOR,
Raleigh; fully goth, 1852. IS
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state of North Carolina.

OFFICE SECRETARY STATE,
August 9, 1852. {
CEALED Proposals for furnishing the wood necessary
for the 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 Hickory, to be fur
nished by the Cord, and cut to suit the frepaces.
WIN. HILL, Secreturv
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Notice to Contractors,

PROPOSALS will be received until the lst of Sep
TENDER next, for erecting in the Town of Murfees-
borough N c.. 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 the build
ing Committee T. N. MYRlCK, Sec'Y
Murfreesboro, NJ Cy June "a, 1852. ss7-tIst.
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From Raleigh to Norfolk.

A pc of hacks will leave Sledges
EsA2S3Sa5Ss Mondays, Wednesdays and Fri
& days, on the arrival of the train from
Raleigh, and arrive at Weldon in time for the Of
the Seaboard and Roanoke Railroad and will leave Wei
don the days and arrive at Sledges in time for
the cars for Raleigh Fare through from Raleigh to
Portsmouth, SIS. Through tickets be obtained of
the Agent here and Norfolk, and also of the Railroad
Agents. w. r. PEPPER, Agent.
Raleigh August 10, 1852. 77-3m.
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StraycOs
TNROM the subscriber, in Raleigh, about three weeks
II ago, black mule, three years cid, reached name
and of ordinary size. When last heard of he making
his way towards CASTOR. Satisfactory compensation will
be made for such information will lead his recovery
JERE. NIXON.
Raleigh, June 24th, 1852. 66-4t.
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Debates in N. G. Convention.

PROCEEDINGS and Debates of the Convention of
North Carolina called to amend the Constitution of
the State which assembled Raleigh, June 4th 1885,
To which are subjoned the Convention Act, and the
Amendments to the Constitution together with the votes
of the People Also the Journals Of the n c. Conven
ton. For Sale at the N. q. Bookstore by
H. D. TURNER.
Raleigh, June 2eth, 1882. e7-
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MFRS. WOLTERING

ID RESPECTFULLY announces to the Ladies oil MAJ
Ia eigh and surrounding country that she IS now T
ceiving her FALL and WINTER STOCK oil + an
GOODS. embracing China goods fine iron-sOne dinner
sets, teasetts and cups and saucers as fine as
brought to this City. ,1rS1
Also. GROCERIES of every description. M NJ or
CAL INSTRUMENTS, Sc, which Will De Sou ~"
for cash. .-,oNA
Just Received, fresh supply of CoNFECIloNA'
RIES.
Thankful past favors, she solicits con'lnu'H''
WILHELMINA WoLTER9laNG'
Raleigh, Sept. 18th, 1851. SO-y
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FALL TRADE, 1852.
PetitS, Harris, and Dan1eIl'

FeGHIs, E1hFTIs, atHU
No. % Nassau ST., near the Post Office, Ne~ i""
OFFER for cash or approved credit, cOmPl e"r
~ sortment of SMs and Fancy Dry Goods H0'
Store, and arriving by every Steamer. .-.tr
Consisting in part of Dress Goods in every Van Cr3s
Tafeto, and Satin Ribbons, Fancy Bonnet, anu I'll,
Ribbons an elegant assortment Black and Fancy 'o
White Goods of every description, Laces and E"'O''
cries, Cloves, Mitts, Hosiery, Capats, &c, g. invited
Merchants from the Country respectfully "'
to examine our Stock. On.
July 18th, 1852.
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Fse. MAHLER,s CHEAP STORE.

FIR. MAHLER'S CHEAP STORE.
TgNHE subscriber respectfully to his custo-
4 mers ana toTn Irlends, that he has removed from
Thankful for past avors he atters himself that pub
lie will encourage him at his stand with the
confidence shown him heretofore wherefrom 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, well as CONTEMPORARIES,
CIGARS, FRUITs, NUTs, and choice selection of
FIR. MAILER.
Raleigh, June 9Th, 1852 62-
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GREAT EXCITEMENT,

F YOU WANT TO SAVE A COUPLE HUN
i DRIED DOLLARS, send on your orders for
Tm0eHti'1e Stills, Caps, firms. and u 'Orns:
Also, Brandy Stills, and any kind of Copper work,
Brass, Machinery, &c.
The prices of StiIl-caps, Arms and Worms are
follows: BY the pound 81 cents; or by contract,
barrel StilEcap. Arms and Worms $500
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NOTHCE is hereby given that application will be-
MADE to the next General Assembly for the passage
law law 70 entitle Tales Jurors and Magistrates who
o .. sS Q. taxable property in the County Of Samp-
son or their services; and ase 70 Aeud the act
August 20, 1884, CO.
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GREAT IMPROVEMENT.

EDMOND p. GAMES PATENT CIRCULAR CoNcAvE
Mill Dress.
THNHE Subscriber would inform the public that he
Il has purchased the rights to sell this PATENT in
the State of North Carolina, and would to those who
wish avail themselves of this great improvement. that
he is ready put upon Mill Burrs and Corn Stones
this New PATENT DRESS.
For further information address the subscriber at
South Lowell, Orange County, N. c., who will furnish
Drafts, Specifications and all the information necessary
this improvement. The advantage Of this patent
Is to facilitate the grinding, and improve the flour or
meal.
1t is warranted to grind double as fast the common
iress, and that have it in certify three times
as fast JAMES H. WHlTTEN
July ID, 1852. 92s-1Ot.w.pd.
have had this Dress put upon my Corn Stones, and
assure the public that it is decidedly Great Im
provement, both speed and the quality of the meal.
J. A, MCMANNEN.
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lust Arrived.

VOL. VI, English Reports in Law and hqu nF'"Th
Y The of Sunshine, by the autho.es IS u
Maiden Aunt" "The Story of Family, &C.
Margaret Cecil, by Cousin Kate. ,,hrd
Women of Christianity, by Julia Kavanagh su'
eNathile," " Madeline" &c. him.
Hearts unveiled, or, 81 know you would IKE D
by Sarah Emery Saymore. ,r.rt
Dream Life, fable of the seasons, by Ike s:
author of "Reveres of Bachelor, LoI ghreIpaoT
For sale by w. l.. POMn"SG a.
Raleigh, April 18th, 1888.
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GENERAL AGENCY.

'ENHE undersigned offers his services as Agent for the
l. 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 tits
factory. RUFUS H. PAGE.
REFERENCES:
Gov. D. S. Reid, VIM. Hill, Secy. STATE, D. W. Courts
Pub. Treas. VIM ]. Clarke, COmPt. Of State, E
B. Freeman, Clerk Sup Court, Geo. w. Mordecai
Prest of Bank Of the State VIM. H. Jones, Cash'r
Bank Of Cape Fecr, w. w. Vass, Treas. Rs G.
r. r.
RaIeiah Dec. lS 1851. lift
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FRESH DRUGS, MEDICINES. Ar
WILLIAMS, HAYWOOD. g. CO

u ARE now receiving large additions 10
their stock of
~ Drugs, Medicines, Chemical
~ PAINTS, OILS, DYESTUFFS
UTndOW GlGse, K'erfumery, Sc &.
from the most reliable Houses in the Northern Ctio
which have been purchased with eye single to Then
purity, and are offered for sale at such prices and m
such terms shall compare favorably with anv bop
in the State. ~
Physicians, Country Merchants, and Dealers genp,.
ally, will do well to give US call before PURCHASING
feeling assured shall fail please both in pojs,
of price and quality.
Orders promptly attended to, and particular attention
given to packing and forwarding.
Family Medicines and Prescriptions compounded a,
all hours ofthe day and night, by competent person
with neatness and despatch
We tender our most sincere thanks to the citizens
Raleigh and the surrounding country for the long and
liberal patronage we have received, and trust by Hnl
ing zeal and energy to please in the prosecution Of our
business, to merit its continuance.
Raleigh, April % 1851. Oh
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l.. B. w ak Err

III d " "A u n II Il
DEALER
Omfe ii Onary and GrOceries,
MANUFACTURES g. WHOLESALE DEALER IN
CANDIES 6 BREAD, &c.
R4LEI6A, ~. G.
D Orders from a distance promptly attended tn
Goods securely packed for any part of the State.
1852. d.
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MILTON FACTORY AND MILL.

II B. BARRETT & J. D. NEWSOM, Having
u purchased Mr. Thomas w. Hodens interest in
the Milton Cotton Factory and Mills Lands Tenements
and debts due the Firm C. Barrett, Newsom & Holden,
will continue the Manufacturing and Milling business.
They putting in operation set of Wooden
Machinery, for the purpose of manufacturing
U'OOLE.H GOODS,
and will also have two good CARDING MACHINES
order the ensuing season. which will not only afford
market for the sale of Wool, but enable planters 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 to merit public patronage
BARRETT & NEWSOM.
Milton. March rs. 1851. 4l-tf
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TOmbS, Monuments, Head-StOMes' Oc'
TNHE Subscriber having been North and purchased a
large assortment of Italian and American a koLS
for Monuments Iombs, and HeadStoneS and 1eM IS
"a Nova scotia grindstOnes. sociis the patronage OF
the citizens Of Raleigh and the surrounding county
He nvites the citizens call and see his monumens
tomb and head and drafts, or send their orots'
which will be punctually attended to.
The subscriber has been in business in this place SIX
teen years. and You refer to any OF the citizens OF
Raleigh c,,o
His Marble Yard is minutes walk from the Stale
House at the South East Corner of the Graveyard.
The subscriber has examined the Northern prices
and has no hesitation in saying he do work on "a
re asona5le terms any. ,,,
Raleigh, Sept 6, 1852. oo-N'
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The North Carolina Executor,

CONTAINING the Statutes and Common Law
I thus State, together with the decisions OF the Su-
Court and all the necessary forms, Precedents,
Intended as safe Guide to Executors andAdminis-
traitors.
With which is ecessarly connected the kndred sub
jecs of Wills. Legaces, Dover, and other Provisions
for Widows, Distribution of Estate, Descent of Land
Partition, Guardianship, &C., by Benjam in Swain.
For sale at the North Carolina Book. Store by
H. d. TURNER.
NAV IS, 1852: 81
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goa REWARD. Runaway from the Subscr-
aDIc Der, in the early part of May last Mulatto
Boy, by the of LEWIS. He is about twenty
DID, has small his right cheek has straight
hair, when spoken to has down look is about five feet
inches high. The only clothing recolected that he
took away with him a checked coat.
have understood he has been seen some where on
the Central Rail Road, and think it probable he
for free man. and has by some means procured free
papers, will give the above reward of twenty five dol
lars to any person who will deliver him me-
him in any Jail SO that get him again.
JOSHUA Pr. RRY.
Franklin County, N. c. ooo =
July l6 1852. '~'-"o"'
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HENRY KIEM'S

HENRY KIEM'S
North of Yarbroughs and opposite Lawrence's Hotel
RALEIGH, N. g.
1USI RECEIVED and for sale at the lowest cash
u prices the following articles, to-wit:
Barrels OF Mackere,
do. New Lard,
do. Irish Potatoes,
do. Assorted Crackers,
Q 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, Havana,
&c. &c. &c. &c.
January 2, 1852. Is-tf.
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Hats for the Season.
EKT H.&R S. TUCKER have just received their
w ssupply of HATS for their Spring and Summer
Trade, which they confidently recommend as beng
unsurpassed both regard to style and quality Their
Moleskin HATS something new and entirely differ
emit from any others offered in this City. We respect
fully solicita call as we are determined to sell, VIZ
II cases super extra Moleskn,
Mems and Boys double Kossuth,
Sc sc Lola Monies,
Texas and Spanish Campeachy,
Napier and Alboni Straw,
Sc Braided Pedal 6
90 China Pearl &c
Bl'k and White fashionable LeghOrr
Canada Straw and Palm Hats,
Ladies Riding Hats,
Misses and Infants Fancy Straw Hats,
Cents Leather Hat Boxes, Sc, &c.
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Important to NIilIers q Min Owners.

Important to Millers a. Mill Owners.
TIME Undersigned would respectfully inform those
Il engaged in the Milling Business in n. c., that he
keeps constantly hand and will supply at the shortest
notice, that almost invaluable article
YOUNG's IMPROVED PATENT
SMUT AND SCREENING MACHINE.
The only Machine the kind thai has stood the testand
given satisfaction to the public 1t has surplaned every
Smut Machine yet offered in the State, less Of
which has been taken down to make room Tor it. The
public need lear imposition there some $50
Machines running in c.; and wish to offer other
references than the gentlemen who are using them,
whose expectations have been than realized in
their performance. 1t thoroughly cleanses the
Wheat ofsmut but also pures it of all other substances,
almost to perfection 1t takes up but feet square
the Mill, and requires but little power. It's warranted
for five against breaking wearing out, and also
to retain its cleaning qualities for that time.
There are a number of these Machines through which
100 900 bushels of Wheat have been cleaned and they
have never been out of order one day.
There awarded to it the Premium the Maryla land
State Fair, and Premium with Silver edal at the
Fair of the Maryland Institute, at Baltimore last Fall
Address the Subscriber South Lowell Mills range
county, N. C. JOHN A. MCMANNEN.
December 81, 1850. l5-tf.
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A REWARD of $50 will be paid for the aP lrrsp
N sion and delivery to in Raleigh, OF nsue
negro man hired from Mr.. John Horner, oil ~, r. d.
Said Warren ran away from me about the DIE. IN b
present month, and is no doubt lurking aoOu'
neighborhood of his home. ,rrYON.
RaIeinh Iune Oath 1852.
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All work will be warranted for IL months fire and
burning excepted His work will also be delivered within
fifty miles of Raleigh, at the shortest notice; and if fail
to deliver Stills in the time agreed upon will forfeit $
for each day lost, to the purchaser.
JOSEPH WOLTERING.
Raleigh, Sept. IL, 1851. 90-y.
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FOrestviIIe Female Academy.

FOrestville Female Academy.
TINE exercise of this institution will be resumed on
the third Monday in July. The principal Mr.. B.
SUsTIcE, will be assisted, as formerly, by Miss
VIRGINIA c. RAMSAY, of Raleigh. Pupils will be
any time of the and charged only
from date of entrance No deductions will be made ex-
cept in cases of protracted illness.
Terms in English, 81 so, $40 or 80, according to
advancement
sc &C French, 500.
Sc Lain, 500.
Music on Piano Guitar with use of instrument
$500
Board may be had with the Principal at seven dollars
per month, or in the neighborhoo6 at six.
For further particulars address the princp Mr.
PEYToN A DUNN, Secretary of the Board of Trustees
Forestvlle, n. c., June l4h, 1852. 42-6iw
Male and Female School at MT. Airy.
.Mr. s. Mrs. WEST, Teachers, Assisted BIZ
MISS E. G1LmER, in English, and Miss G. McQuEEN,
on the Piano Forte.
Terms per Session Of vtfUe months:
Elements of Algebra, Trigonometry, and
Higher English branches, 1000
Solid branches 500
Primary branches, 600
For further particulars, please address
E. w. WEST, Prim.
REFERENCES:
Rev. ]. b. White, Pres. Wake Forest College, Rev.
E. Dodson DR. Jones, Milton, A. Miller, Esq Mocksve,
Jno. Kerr Esq. Yancyville N. Blackwood, ESQ., Rock
ford, or the citizens of Mt. Airy.
July 10, 1852. 92s-5tw
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NOtice---Direct ImpOrtatiOns.
NTE have just finished taking our inventory for the
w summer season, and find as follows =
number OF notes and accounts due Cs which should
be settled up LIST July and to which we particularly
call the attention of those interested.
Also, a we'll assorted stock of
China Ware and EarIhenWare,
to which will be ewing large additions during the
month of August and to which especially invite the
attention of Merchants, Those passing through Will
mingon on their way North would do well to purchase
their stocks of Crockery from determined
TO offer inducements over Northern importers.
McRAE s. HARRISS.
Wilmington, July "a, 1852. u
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StraVed,

Raleigh, May 2lst, 1859.
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THE COUNTY CONVENTION.

1t will be seen that the Democrats OF Mi0u'' ,bs
District, ever true to their principles, have C.o,
Fl rst 10 move in appointing delegates 10 'ne oOes
Convention. We hope their example may " s.5 al.
followed, and that a full Convention may DC "'
the approaching May Court. ,,.Odqy,
Our Middle Greek friends have suggeS'eu IF .fbs
instead of Tuesday, the day for the mee'ns j,
Convention. They prefer Monday because .,..spt
County day, and more people are likely 70 10 r, 30
than on Tuesday; and besides, that is 'ne O' have
believe, on which the County Convene" .,,.ucs
usually assembled. It is of but little lmPO hIug
whether we meet on Monday or Tuesday, 80 .I,ough
out strong ticket, act in harmony ana ,ad will
in triumph; but we hope the meetings to Dc ofsrsd
designate Monday, if that day should DC p"n,boriy
and we can then announce, in due time' BY will DO
of the primary meetings, that the Convene
held on Monday of May Court. 80.
The VIRGINIA MONUMENT TO WASHINGTON al.
was estimated to cost 500, 0OO has already u
s67 IS. 1t is now estimated that the en'll'
be $143,5ss 81.