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THE NORTH CAROLINA JUSTICE.
CONTAINING summary statement of the Statutes
Cand common Law of this State, together with the
decisions OF the Supreme Court, and all the most an
proved forms and presidents relating the Office and
duty OF Justice of the Peace, and other public officers
according to modern practice, by BENJAMIN SWAIN
HENRY D. TURNER.
October, 20 1852. 90
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GREAT IMPROVEMENT.

EDNoND 2. GAINES FATENE O1HCUhAh SO'N'
Mill Dress.
9NHE Subscriber would inform the pubic tna. ~ -
= has purchased the rights to sell this PATENt Ln
State of North Carolina, and wouldsay to those WI WI,
-. in avail themselves This great improvement.
I'D. ready to put upo, Mill Burrs and Cor" ''O
H. NEw PATENT DRESS. ,.L - a,
South Lowell Orange County, N c. VINO WI ~.
Drafts and all the
!; "a f;ii,a, the grinding and improve the flour OF
meal c,, r,non
It's warranted to grind double as fast as the common
,s and s,,ne that have it in certify three tunes
n,I Us, al" ''''0 JAMES H. WRITTEN.
rs as, o, 1899 O2S-IOt.wpd.
have had this Dress put upon my Corn Stones anu
can assure the public that it is decidedly CIea' I
provement both in speed and the quality OF inc E@Si
j. A. MCMANNEN.
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N Office

THE subscriber having, at November Sessions of
Wake County Court, qualified Executrix Of the
late Richard Smith of the City of Raleigh hereby noti
tho deceased TO present them for payment or this
notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery.
Also, all persons indebted the estate are requested
to make payment. Mr. Sidney M. Barbee and Mr.
Edward c. Bevin are authorized in my to collect
the Store debts-close store accounts sell the goods
and merchandise on hand and grant receipts and ac-
quittances for payments made.
PENELOPE SMITH, Exr'x.
November 18th, 1852. 9i6-4tw
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NOTICE..

-SNHE Annual Meeting of the members of the North
Il Carolina Mutual Insurance Company will be held
the Office of the Company in the City of Raleigh,
Tuesday the lh day of January next, for the Pur
pose eecting board of Directors for the ensuing
year. JOHN e. PARTRIDGE,
Secretary.
Raleigh, December 9Th 1852. It'd.
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ME Subscribers have this day entered into copar
L nership under the style of WHITAKER, WHITFIELD
q Co., for the purpose of doing general agency and
commission business, and offering their services the
public In that capacity they hater themselves that they
will be able to give satisfaction all those who may
sign any goods, wares merchandise country produce
to them, either to sell commission forward. As it
will be our greatest aim to please pledge ourselves
to spare no 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 Fne-proof building, Wilmington, N. G
JOHN r. WHITAKER,
JAMES w. WHITFIELD,
A. A. B. BOUTHALL:
REFERENCEs:--John Dawson, Potter & Kidder o.
G: Parsley, Samuel Beery & Sons G. R. French, and
Ellis & Mitchell.
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m BEEBE'S and Leary's fashionable super. -
"a Moleskin. A large assortment of HATS and Cd
GAPS Of almost every Style that's out this from
the finest O. hties the lowest price, Now ready at
FUCKERS.
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Encourage Home Industry,
BY PATRONIZING THE
Machine Shop and Foundry Of
STAFF ORD, CLARK & DIXON,
Who Manufacture all Sizes of
Horse Poacer and Threshing Machines,
(BoTH PORTABLE AND STATIONARY;
STRAW-CUTTERS OF VARIOUS PATTERNS,
WHEAT FANS,
MIL and Factory Gear, SaaC and Grist Mil Irons.
Bark Mills, Wool Cdrding Machines, Edge
Tools, DC, dc.
Address Snow Camp, Alamance County, N. c..
October 25th, 1852. IOI-St
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House and Lot for Sale.

THE Subscriber offers for sale her House and Lot.
IL situated in the Southwestern part of Raleigh near
the residence Of Maj. Collins The House is new has
two Stories and the lot has upon all necessary out
houses. There is half acre of ground attached
good bargain may be had fappcation is ma lie soon
Persons who wish purchase, will of course examine
the premises. E. A GORMAN
Raleigh Oct Is, 1852. eff
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In Equity, Fall Term, 1852. Maurice S. Hart Ext
oS Nancy Hareand others. Original Bill.
i defendants James Hart, VIM P Strum, Theo Hud
son and Polly Arm his wife, and Thomas B. Barnett
admir- of Jno. G. Hart, decd reside beyond the imi.
OF this State ut IS therefore ordered that publications.
successfully for the said defendants to appear at the
next Term of this Court. to De held in the Court House.
IN The town OF OXFORD, on the first Monday OF March
next, and plead answer or demur to the said BiI 9th.
erwise the same will be taken confessed by them and
heard exparte.
Witness. James M. Virgins, Clerk and MaslerO
the said Court, at office, the first Monday of Sepemb
A. D., 1852. JAS. M. WIGGINS e N f
October 6, 1852. [Pr. adv. SIS .624 94I-6w
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state of North Carolina. Asbe CoUn1r

Superior Court of Equity, Fall Term, 1852. Noah
Long and others, Us. Daniel Jones and others. Bill
for injunction.
In this case IT appearing that the defendants Baker
Balew and wife Lucy and EII Maxwell, are non-resi
dents oft State 1t is therefore ordered that pubca
ton be made IN The Weekly North Carolina STANDARD
tor six weeks, notifying the said TO appear
at our next Superior Court OF Equity for the counyO
Ashe al the Court House in Jefferson on the second
oncay In March next then and there TO plead and an
eO'fss0 will be entered against them and the set
for hearing.
Witness, Quincy F. NEAL, Clerk and Master ofoM
said Court, at Office the 18th day of September 1852
QUINCY F. NEAL C. NJ. E.
Oct. IA, 1852. (Pr. adv. S. 628) 942-w6w.
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Historical Sketches of North Carolina,
FROM 1854 TO 1851.

COMPILED from Original Records, Official Documents
u and Traditional Sketches, Sc, &c, by JOHN H
WHEELER, late Treasurer of the State.
Extract from the University Magazine, MAY num-
ber):
"A most liberal expenditure of time and substance
has been made by native citizen of North Carolina to
supply the young just coming the stage of action
with portion of knowledge to them peculiar and mpor
tan He has furnished "reminiscences, refreshing to all
which increase our pleasures at home and abroad"
Extract from George Bancroft Historian of the United
States:
"'rhere many separate pieces of information and
valuable documents which of themselves worth the
price of this work which be found where
ese."
This work is valuable TO members and others as con-
tanning the returns of the population of each
County, and is for sale by
w. L. POMEROY.
Raleigh, n. c., October 4th, 1852. s7-
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NOTICE.

THE Stockholders in the Greenville and Raleigh Plank
Road Company are hereby notified that an install
Ment OF Four Dollars he Share will requird to be
paid on the goth of December, 1852. PROMPT payment
equested. BY order of the Board of Directors
R. L. MYERS, President.
JNo. "A. SELBx, Secretary. sa =
GreenVille, November 18th, 1859. Ia
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To Female Teachers.

'trHE Trustees of Floral College, N. c., will receive
until the 18th of December next, through the un
derslgned Committee, proposals for two Female Teach
ers to assist in imparting instruction to the pupils
Floral College. Applicants must accompany their pro-
Posals with certificates of recommendation; also state
terms, &c, to salary.
Any information desired in regard to the institution
can be obtained by addressing the undersigned Commit
teo at GiloPohs Post Office, Robeson County, NC.
w. MCKAY,
j. B. McCALLUM,
JOHN MCNEIL,
Committee.
Gilopolis, Oct 23d, Sl52. IOT-tlID-
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Tar, Pitch and Turrentine.

wv E wish to hire SO negroes to work in Turpentine
w IN Williamsburg, South Carolina for which we
Will pay fair prices, commencing LIST January 1883
Address at Stanhope, North Carolina.
CRENSHAW, ELS & TAYLOR
November 18th, 1852 Ino g
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Perfumery and Fancy Articles

EeE1UMleFy ana E'anCy Articles.
UBIN'S Extracts, genuine,
Il LUrsena, real Bears Grease
Ok Marrow Pomade,
Lows fine Myrtle Pomatum,
preservation and growth of the Hair,
Lyons Kathairon do do do
Cologne anc Florida Water, real German and Other Va
reties, "
Tayors Chrystalised and other fancy perumed Scan,
for The Toilet.
A select assortment OF Tooth Brushes,
Hair, Nail and Comb Brushes
Fl tooth, Dressing and Pocket Combs
Carved Shell and Buffalo Tuck Combs
New style Shell and Buffalo Side Combs
JAMES McKIMMON
Oct. l, 1852 90
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i:AIE q GO. have this day received another supply
L OF very fine medium and low-priced Clothing I a
latest style, which we offering reduced prices
wholesale retail Fayetteville Street. one door above
Stith's, Raleigh.
New. 7th, 1852. 1no
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TURNER'S NORTH CAROLINA
ALMANAC FOR 1873.

PUBLISHED this day, and sold wholesale and retail
III by HENRY d. TURNER,
N G. Bookstore.
October IL, 1852 95-
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M rs. WOLTERING

RESPECTFULLY announces to the Ladies OF Rail-
~ elgh and surrounding country that she is now re-
ceIvIng her FALL and WINTER STOCK OF FANCY
GOODS, embracing China goods, fine stone dinner
brought to this City.
Also. GROCERIES of every description. MUsI-
Gal INSTRUMENTS &C., which will be sold low
for cash. WIN INV
Just Received, fresh supply of CORRECTIONAL
Thankful for past favors, she solcits continuance
Ihe same.
WILHELMINl WOLTERING.y
Raleigh, Sept. 18th, 1851. 90
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GiIopolis, Oct 23d, sl52.
The North Carolina Executor,

The North Carolina Executor,
CONTAINING the Statutes and Common Law
Othrs Stale, together with the decisions OF the ST.
preme Court, and all the necessary FORMS precedenl'
&C., &c.
Intended as safe Guide to Executors andAdminiF
traitors
With which necessarily connected the kindred saD
Jecs OF Wills, LegacieS Dover and other PreVlson'
for Widows, Distribution of Estate, Descent of LanS
Partition, Guardianship, &C., by Benjamin Swain.
For sale at the North Carolina Book Store by
H. D. TURNER
May Is, 1852: 81
NOTICE is hereby given that application wilO'
made to the next General Assembly for the passags
of law to entitle Tales Jurors and Magistrates WHO
take lists of Taxable property in the County of SamP
to pay for their services and also to ameud the a
incorporating the Town Of Clinton.
August 20, 1852, Ss-"'
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Candles.
I = BOXES best patent Sper Candles
Il - ~ do do AdAmantine do
20 do Hull Patent Tallow do
Huil's No. 1 Bar Soap,
Black Pepper, Spice, Ginger, Starch, Nutmers.
Gloves, Gilman on, Mace, Indigo. Tor sale by 81
JAMES McKIMMON.
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% here eKO sIOas GueI thlmgs 1hcnn,

ThHE Subscriber having laid in choice assortmo.,
OF the following articles, bcgs leave 10 inform the ;
zens of Raleigh and vicinity that he will sell al ~
Goods at such prices to be undersod lv anr
in this city. O"s
Persons DESTROYS of making good bargain will rbor.
fore do well to give him call and be convinced that
the above assertion is truth and no bumbug about
Fancy Goods, DC.
Vlollns, Flutes Accordions Guitars Pocket Kn
Table and Tea Spoons, Ivory and wooden pocket Ipt
Portemonnaies Toothpicks, Canes Ladies' Work Bor,
es, Hair Oils, German and American Cologne Scam
shaving Creams Hair Brushes Cloth Brushes hair ri
dressing Combs, Gold Pencils. cns Breastpns Finp.
er'rngs and Studs Dolls, Purses Gum teething Rims
Looking Glasses, Guns, Pistols, &c.
Dry Goods, &c.
CalIcoes, Ginghams. Figured Alpaccas and Coburps
Black Lustres, Brown and Bleached MusIins Camb1os
IRISH Linen, Canton Flannel, Ticking, Linsey, Cotton
and Wooden Hose, Comforts Cotton, Silk Wooden and
sheePskin Gloves. Edgings, Boots and Shoes, &c.
Groceries, &c.
Mackerei, Herring, Lard, Cheese, Bacon Dried Bs.f
Buffalo tongues, Sardines Nails Powder, Shot, Coas
Sugars, &c.
Cigars,
OF ten different Brands, &c. dc.
F. MAILER.
Raleigh, October 70 1852. o.
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HATS AND CAPS!

Raleigh, September 7, 1852.
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General Agency and Commission
Business.

Raleigh, May 2Ist. 1852 So
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TO MUSICAL Instructors.

Raleigh. September 9Th, 1852. 81
The Ohio organ, of the temperance reform. (Cincinnati, [Ohio]) 1853-1854, 1853-11-25
NO. 4s-WHOLE NO. 98..

admire his vast size, and exchange
congratulations on our good luck
and then make preparations to camp.
While some Of our party assist the
hunter in dressing the game, others
prepare the camp, and a huge roaring
fire. 1t is very cold, but we are in.
ured to it, and think nothing of the
weather. When the fire has burned
down sufficiently, the brands are clear
ed away, bed of living Goals raked
together. Then some choice slices Of
moose meat are placed upon them;
one OF the fore legs is also laid on the
hire. The meat is carefully turned.
and when broiled, placed upon tin
platter; the roasted leg is then taken
from the fire, broken with a hatchet
and the clear, melted marrow poured
over the steaming, tender, and deli
.clous steak. No meat can compare
with it for sweetness and flavor. and
you will make such q supper as YOU
never made before. Travelling on snow
shoes gives us remarkable 8 oetite
and divers mammoth broils are necesa
sary for our little company. After
our meal, we secure our game in the
fork Of a tree if we propose going fur
ther, if not, we construct a light sled
to draw it to the settlements. Then
we pile on wood, and wrapped in our
blankets we lay down on our fresh
the long, almost Arctic nIgIity
not dark; the Aurora Borealis flash
along the sky in thousand changing
coIors and supernatural hues, culver,
ing among the trees and glimmerinp
on the snow. The howl Of the wolf
2 and the sharp bark of the lynx, alone
break the silence.
This sort of life, is free, healthy
and fascinating. You feel seIfreliant,
strong, and energetic in mind and,
BODY, and the sweet digestibe wild
neat on which you feast, puts mus
lie in the arm, and gives you a firm.
md vigorous step.-DGiy Times.
The Ohio organ, of the temperance reform. (Cincinnati, [Ohio]) 1853-1854, 1853-11-25

DRUNKEN FEMALEs.-On yesterday
two good-looking females were ar
raigned in the Police Court on charge.
OF drunkenness. It was shown that
this was their first offense, and that
they have hitherto been women Of
chaste and good character. The
Court, after reprimanding them for
getting intoxicated, and desirous of
imPressing on their minds that they
could E, not do the same with impunity,
they were fined $5 each and costs.
The Ohio organ, of the temperance reform. (Cincinnati, [Ohio]) 1853-1854, 1853-11-25

being . different creature in almos
every particular. We have seen then
in wild and domesticated state, Ia.
they canb be tanned when taken young
and are familiar with their appearance
and habits.
\ A male moose of the largest size,
stands full twenty hands high at the
shoulder. Hisneck is short and thick,
fore legs disDroportionately long, Civ
ing him something Of a Giraffe appear.
ance, and preventing him from feed
ing from the ground with any ease.
His hair is dark grey, very stiff
and coarse. Horns, (they cannot be
termed antlers very large, covering
the entire crown, set off with great
prOngs, and often weighing fifty
pounds. Hoofs like the Cariboo, only
larger, and wider cleft. A moose Of
the above mentioned height will weigh
over thirteen hundred pounds. lie
seeks his food from the tender twigs
and bark of the birch, mimosa, alder.
and species OF moss and evergreen.
His long and flexible upper lip, used
as a probocis, enables him to gather
in such food with great rapidity, and
he is not long in stripping a Young
tree Of browse In the summer sea.
son he frequents the margin of ponds
and lakes, and the banks of rivers.
heing eRd Of The reeds and Lilies on
the shores. fie often Wad6s inVo tIie
water, and with only his nose protru.
ding, chews his cud unmolested bv
the flies and Mosquitoes. Cunning
and sagacious, he is very dangerous
when aroused, and blow from one
OF his huge fore feet is like a sIedge.
hammers stroke. In autumn, the
hunter, padding in his canoe silently |
up the rivers or round the lake shore. |
often takes the moose by surprise, /
and brings him down with a well di. |
rected ball. Should the animal re.
treat, 70 pursuit is made, as he easily /
escapes.
Our first sight of moose in its wild /
state, was when mere lad, while we
were with a surveying party camping
near Connecticut lake. Early one
morning, while breakfast was prepar.
ing, we strayed down to the waters
edge, and walked carelessly along the
sand. Turning suddenly around a
oushy point, we came abruptly upon
hree moose drinking from the lake.
)ne was monster, and as he raised
lis great head toward us, and gave
hat quick, loud snort of alarm pecu-
lar to them, we turned, and made
ONE rather tall tracks toward the :
amp, expecting every instant to be
'itched into tree-top. We told the 5
ause of our fright, (for we were
and the hunters of the a
arty started for the beach at once i
tut the moose were gone, and when u
e asked 'old Alf.' why he did not Il
blow them, that worthy replied, ?
foller moose this time O. year you =
light as well foller a harrycane.- ',
hem moose are mOre'n two mile of, y
is mint, goin' like thunder p u
But In winter the case is different, III
ID the poor animal, as if conscious p
his peril, seeks the deepest forests. 81 81
hen the moose hunter prepares for a 10 70
mpaign, and we will go with one al
an expidition.
The Ohio organ, of the temperance reform. (Cincinnati, [Ohio]) 1853-1854, 1853-11-25

1t is in March; the snow where we
are is more than four feet deep; Il
rained a few days ago, then froze,
and now the curst is hard, and will
bear us on snow-shoes very well. But
it will not bear the gigantic moose;
ne will break through at every step,
and flight is impossible. We leave
the settlements and strike into the
painless forest. Everything is cover
| ed with snow. The fur trees are
brilliant with icy petals, and the
bushes bend under theirwhite mantles.
We have each heavy pack, for we
are on a ten days, tramp. We have
light snow.shoes on our feet, and each
carries his rifle, Ratchet and a long keen
knife. We travel swiftly and silently
along, our guide in front, looking
eagerly for Signs The tracks Of
various animals, the fox, sable, LYNX
and wolf are seen in every direction.
and the partridge is often startled by
our tread. Ponds and brooks are
crossed, all locked in icy bands
Sometimes through little glade the
dark waters appear an instant, and
then gurgle on beneath. The second
day we come to a place looking like
a wide road cut through the wood. |
This is the boundry line between the
United States and Canada. Every
six rods is an iron post, on one side
naland au ~ o.hss
those Of Uncle Sam. No mistakino h
the ground we are on now. But as
there are no game keepers here we
can poach without the fear of Botany
Bay before our eyes. At length we
strike trail The hunter prononces
it fresh; he says the moose is not far
otf and gives US directions how to /
proceed; to initiate him exactly, and
look sharp ahead. We 90 slow and /
cautiously in Indian file, examining
Lhe forest In the direction we expect
% find the game. Anon, our guide
stops, and with a low 'H-hl' sinks on
he snow. Then he points off to the
l1ght, and we see the short trees in a
listant thicket as though mighty
novlng object was there. It is the
moose. We take off our packs, re.
ap our rifles, and creep noislessly to l
ne shelter of a Clump of trees Just {
efore us. Now he comes palmer in t
lew, and we can see his huge BODY t
trough the branches; but we are not c
the right point for shot. {
After little more maneuvering we Q
ZACH a huge pine and have a plain il
ew of the mooze, not a dozen rods c,
slant. He is uneasy, he stops Il
eding; looks carefully around and
ufs the air suspiciously. The hun
reserving his fire, tells us to blaze .,
Vayp You aim just behind the s. 3
re'shoulder of the animal and pull the n
gger. The ball strikes him, but in. "
vital part. The monster rears, I,
1nges, and glares furiously around. If
wv our guide, coolly steps out in ",
Nv. He is seen in an instant, and ~
enraged animal dashes toward =
n, breaking down the stout saplings
his path like reedsl The hunter !,
ses his riHe-fres the moose stops ! u
ort, gives one mighty bound and : IN !,
Is. The ball has entered bis eve AZ
gone through the brain. tal
We stand by our victim a moment. u
The Ohio organ, of the temperance reform. (Cincinnati, [Ohio]) 1853-1854, 1853-11-25

An old topper, who lately attended
an exhibition where a learned profess
sor caused several explosions to take
place among gases produced from
water, said "You don't catch me
putting much water in my liquor
after this. ! had no idea that water
was SO dangerous, though L never
The Ohio organ, of the temperance reform. (Cincinnati, [Ohio]) 1853-1854, 1853-11-25

TEMPERANCE IN WAsHsEGroN-
The Star says that the Secretary Of
the Treasury has issued orders bro
hiIbltlng the clerks from going out to.
take a drink during Office hours, on
penalty Of dismissal for the first.
offense.