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SILvER-PLATED WAKE, Cutlery, Nc.-Tbe sub-ci
- desires call public attention that beautiful and
silver which the Metropolitan Mechanics
Institute awarded first diploma II manufactured by tn
Amss Manufacturing Company, Chichopee, Massachusetts
decidedly the best goods in the market The assortment
Tea and coffee sets, pieces
Walters, cake baskets, castors with rich bottles
Table, tea, and dessert spoons
Table and dessert forks
Soup and ladies', butter tubs with draners
Water pitchers, open and covered
Cream butter knives
Swing teaketcs, napkin card receivers
Champagne and gobleis, snufers and trays
Upright chamber candosck sacears mustard pots, nc
cutlery exhibited Mechanics Institute,
Ivory handle knives, in half dozens or dozens
handled knives OF twenty
ffy~one, and fifty three pieces
Meat and carvers, forks, stees &c
With general Of articles all OF whc
viii be sold low they be purchased IN Of the
Aps-9taw6w G. W, BoTELER, Iron Hall.
TENs COMMERCIAL AGENCY AT GALVESTON
inc undersigned viii attend ihe collection
e sae ~ Texas The settlement Of land elaine, and
mentor mes eheoung sae
receiving ana forwarding OF merchandise
"i'eio" p's"'0''' GEORGE BUTLER.
HErEREScEs YORK.
Moses Taylor, esq, ] o. DudIev A. ia
X. Collins, Tauan pnnarn
Allen A. PsxsoB, James I.cfsus n 49,
Hsydock, Cores, n Co., Edward q. r,tio q
Hon John Edmonds, ,, a J, y. Trims. W.
William @. Langley q Co.. Walter d, Townsend 90
v. q. Lathrop, esq,
wAsHsoroN otrY,
Frederick Ritter, Treasury Department
Feb 2--sodam
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y " Ia
VI TEBBs, VERIFY would respectfully call Of
friends and gentlemen visiting this city TO their
assortment Of pentiemen's belongings Wis
Linen and dress shirts
Linen collars, the best quality
Meipo undershirts and drawers
Cotton do do
Black and fancy silk scarf and cravats
Linen, lawn, and gngham do
Kid, silk, thread, and cotton gloves.
With alarR spenders hall hose &C. all which
win be sold the lowest prices for cash.
Call and examine the of 9Th
syIvsnia svenue, Miss Dermous new building.
Ap 2-dlwif
QOOKsi BooKsi HOOKS t-GRAY n BALLANTYNE
ID Booksellers 9Th received their from
comprise beat collection religious
Juvenile have had the
ny the public
Family Bibles n every style Of binding.
SCOTS Henys, Bsnson's, Ciart POOLS and
Commentaries,
Pocket fine selection
Npandor,s History Of the Christian Religion Church,
Ge-eniu's Hebrew and English Lexicon,
The Works OF Jcsephus.
The Eclipse Of Fsith.
vineis WossPaorai Theology, Gospel Studies Montagne
the Endless study, &c.
Springs wors.,The Glsry Christ Mercy Seat Attraction
Of Cross First Things Christian Titles, &C.
Meivils Sermons
nr. Cheever'. worts-tIm Dincuy wanderngs Pilgrim,
Lectures the Pilgrims Progress &C, sc. -
Apn 7'h street, near Odd Fellows Hail.
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SILK and Lace Nantes ut cost for Cash oniy-We
y the late styles OF
m determined close them without delay,
will the exact price they cost US in New YORK. Tor
cash charged cent VIII be added
all exposed tables lades wishing 10
cheap should not this opportunity
the inducemen offered win certainly be very great ~
CLAGETT, NEWTON, MAY co.
2i-6lif Intel
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ID ~. UOOE ~ CO., Wholesale and Retail Dealers w
cnrpena, floor oil cloths curtain msena
sheenq. blankets, and house furnishing goods generally
Pennsylvania between 7 and sth streets Wsshnro
DC.
Aua @~u
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A MEXICAN HOUSE, Hanover Street, BOSTON, by
Lewis Rice Rebuilt enlarged and elegantly furnished poes'f
all the modern oonvcniences sccommod'
ton Of the travelling public,
Dec tl-div
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UNCLE TOMS CAHIN.-A Hfe-like aaguerrsowpe of Mrs.
~ stowe author of Uncle Toms Cabin" is exhibition
Whiehu Gallery Pennsylvania ~ street. together
with portrait Of sontas the famous Queen Of Song
Dec 7-du
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OH ceieba
ted mandatory sons London, which will be III
any size passage the best
respectfully invite the attention OF purchasers
Mar 10 Republic. HoOE, BRO o. 90
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To the Navy Agent at Washington, ID. g.
- d., the State of-----
hereby furnish under your advertisement dated the
OF and subject nil the requirement. Of the
ali the articles embraced ia class No. -, viz
(ere the articles with the prices carried OUT
Amounting to (writs the aggregate in words)
(signatu.l
he NJ
alarantors, hereby undertake that the above named
- will If offer be accepted, enter into contract be
required United within hesn after
date notice. through the post Office Of The acceptance
bid before mentioned.
(siEnsture.)
hereby certify that the above named ----- and --
be good and responsible this
ITO signed collector, district attorney,
person known the contracting agent be credtabe
Ap lq-lawt6thJune
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:. Eagle kaoteI,,, Chapel Hill, for sale

THE Proprietess of this well known and profitable
establishment, having realized sufficient income to
warrant her in resuming the quiet of private life of
fers to the public generally the opportunity of bidding
for its advantages.
The citizens of the State well acquainted with
the advantages of its position that but few remarks
necessary 20 complete their information.
The Hotel itself possesses all the requirments of room
and comfort which its purchasers desire 1t has
Pacity for the accommodation of hundred and fifty
boarders, and the and rapid growth of the Uni
versly adjacent makes it easy mateTto possess such
CT even greater number of students.
In addition to this, the frequent travel through Chap
el Hill gives the Hotel (being the only in the place.
a transient custom equal TO any in rhe State.
The lots and stables adjoining extensive andcom-
nodious, and the country-market supplies abundantly
and on profitable terms murh of its provisions.
The terms of sale require third of the price to
be paid taking possession note with safe security
and time of payment suited to the convenience Of the
purchaser. the reasonable demands for the remain
der.
If further information he desired concerning the in
ducements TO purchase the President of the University
other resident of the village, will furnish it
Possession he obtained any time, after the lst
OF May. Apply ANNE S. billiard.
Chapel Hill, \. {. Feb. 81, 1881. 90
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PORTER, ALE, CIDER, AND
MINERAL WATER.

NHE Subscriber offers for sale to the citizens of Ra
leigh and surrounding country the following articles
at as low prices and good quality be procured
in the Union, viz:
London Porter, Barclay Perkins & Coz in qts. and PTS
Falkink Scotch Ale, (R. Dove & Sons)in pts.
Baltimore Brown Stout, Il. Lucas) qts. and pts.
Philadelphia do. (P: G. Massey) qts. and pts.
do. do. do. do.
Troy, do. on. Vassar d Co. do.
Champagne Cider, very sparkling, do
Also new superior Draft Ale in barrels and halls,
Hard Cider in whole and half barrels
am prepared to fill all orders at short notice. having
the art est establishment of the kind in Virginia North
Carolina and at low prices buying every thing solely for
cash and selling for the Persons that reside in
the country may depend getting articles that good
and cheap.
Bottling machine for Mineral Waters is in constant
operation, making Sarsaparia, Lemon and Ginger Wa
tiers that to be exceiled.
w. H. BUCK.
Norfolk, Va. Feb. I6, 1858. 3m.-27.
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POWELLsS HOTEL

SYCAMORE STREET, PETERSBURG, va,
TFNHE subscriber respectfully to his
Gus friends in town and country that he has renov-
ed from Blacks & Whites, in Nooway, and has taken
charge of the old and popular either for pleasure
the prosecution of busness-PO WELLS HOTEL
where he would be pleased to extend the coureses of
host to those who may favor him with a call.
The situation of this house is admirable, and COM
mends itself to persons who visit the city for the
action of business, located in the midst of of our
largest commission and houses, within a convent
ent distance to the various railroad dcpos and the
boat landing and its facilities inferior in the
State for rendering the traveller comfortable in his
journ in city.
The house has been thoroughly repaired and fitted up
with NEW FURNITURE, selected with entire refer
ence TO the comfort and convenience of the guests.
The BAR is supplied with excellent WINESsand IL
QUORS and superior CIGARS, and the TABLE will
be filled with the best the market and surrounding
try will Afford In word. the proprietor intends max
ing his house agreeable and pleasant for those
who board with him for the transient public. He
Pectuly solci,s call from his friends and the former
patrons of the house. II. w. EPPES.
~ An OMNIBUS will be in attendance to convey
passengers to the Hotel the arrival of the cars.
March l, 1853. 96I-w4w.
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GREESsROROUGH

u rEtH:sE Life INSURANCE az TFust Coy.
THIS Company, It's indicates. is upon the
aUtu0l principle, and embraces distinct depart
ments TO wiz Life Insurance and Trust departments.
This attractive combination offers Policy holders
double the ordinary security without Destroy their
right TO full partIc patton in the entire profits of the
Company. Premiums will be received, in cash, either
annually seEannuaiIy, quarterly, may be reed
upon al the time the Policy Is issued.
In the TRUST DEPARTMENT, or Deposit Sys-
tenn the payments made TO the Company entirely
optional with the DeposCr, regards the and
the time al which they made 4 party may pay in
much a little (not less than dollar, and as
often may DE convenient for him, without any oblisa-
ton upon him 10 continue his pay-ns-and may with
dIav them at his pleasure
So that the plan of this Company, there is Great
ed al and the tine issuance pdy1tit at
for old age.
* See Pamphlets furnished by the Company.
OFFICERS OF THE COMPANY.
Dirertors-Ralph Gorrell. Lyndon Swain, John 4.
G:lmer, d. F. Caiw ell, Ri chad Greene. David Me
Lean, Richard Sterling. Jot NJ. Logan, d. p. Weir,
E. w Ogburn, Robert VI. Sloan, Robert p. Dick
Henry B. Elliott
President-RaIph Gurrell.
Vice Ptesdent-Lvndon Swain.
Secretary and Treasurer-D P. Weir.
AttoTncy-Juhn a GiImcr.
Examining PhySjcian-Eiwn Watson, NJ D.
Consulting PLY >iciSas-D. c. Mebane, 81. D: J. l.
Cole, Nj. D.; D. p. W cir, NJ. d.
General Agent-Wilam II. Cumming.
=" Any Information relative 10 The Company may bi
had by addressing D. P. WEIR,
Secretary and Treasurer
February 18th. 1888. 27--n.
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NEW BOOKS.

7 IFE and Correspondence of Lord Jeffrey, by Lord
CockbuTn Of the Judges ofthe Court of Session
in Scotland.
Annual of Scientific Discovery Yearbook Of
Facts in Science and art for 1852
The Power of Christian Benevolence illustrated in
the Life and Labors OF Mary Lyon.
Austria il IS4S-'49 containing full account of the
Revolution Hungary, and Historical Sketches of the
Austrian Government and Provinces of the Empire, by
VIM. H. Stiles, Late Charge DAfairs of the U. S. at
Court of Vienna.
The Constitutions of the several States of the Union
and United States, including the Declaration Of INDIE
pendence and articles of Confederation.
Horseshoe Robinson, tale of the tory aScendency,
by Jno P. Kennedy, author of the g Swallow Barn.,
vol 2 vo., unifor with the Swallow Barn.
Courtesy, Manners and Habits, by George Wnfred
Hervey-
Hand Book ofthe English language, by R. c. Latham
II. D F. RS.
Queechv, by the author ofthe Wide, Wide World
Pyrmhurs, his Wanderings and ways OF thinking, by
Donald Mcleod
Romansm at n ONE; Kirwans Letters 10 Chief Justice
fancy. Braces Hungary in 1851.
Lady Pfeifer'S voyage round the World
NoIris's land Book for Locomotive Engi neers and
Machiniss. Poems by Matilda.
Ban GauthieI's Book of Ballads.
For sale by W. L. POMEROY.
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S95 REWkR

I WILL give the above reward of S25 for the
appreHension and confinement in any Jail in the State
or delivery to my Contract the North Carolina
Rail RoaI ten miles west of Raleigh of negro woman
called Delpha. She is tall black woman with promi-
nent cheek bones, large eyes, fine of arg teeth
am Inclined the belief that she is harbored by a
cousin of hers living at Mrs Malones Raleigh or by
gang of free negroes living Morrisvile Post office
r. IL miles west of Raleigh Crabtree.
PRO. E. A. JONES.
January IL, 1858. Ie-3m.
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n . e Z g E.

FEEHE undersigned having sold out his entire Stock
Il of Boots, Shoes, &C., TO Mr.. HENRY PORTER,
takes this method of RETURNING bis sincere thanks his
friends and patrons for their liberal
during his short career
Mr. Porter being we'll known, the subscriber
deems unnecessary say anything in commentator,
more than respectfully refer item to the BIG
BooT, where they may rest assured of getting liberal
bargains in every article in his line.
Those who are indebted to requested to call
and settle early, as shall probably leave the place in
few weeks A. J. PARTIN.
N. B. lean be found in the back room of Mr.. Por-
ers Store, but in my absence Mr.. P. C. Hsrdie
thorised to act in my place. A. J. P.
Raleigh. Feb. 25ih, 1858. SO-4t.
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MILTON FACTORY AND MILL.

Z B. BARRETT & ]. d. NEWsOM, Having
y purchased Mr.. Thomas w. Holden's interest il
the Milton Cotton Factory and Mills Lands Tenements
and debts due the Firm Barrett, Newsom & Holden
will continue the Manufacturing and Milling business.
They putting in operation a set of WOODEN
Machinery, for the purpose of manufacturing
NO OLE.V q 81 OBS,
and will also have two good CAhDING MACHINES
in order the ensuing season, which will only afford
market for the sale of Wool but enable planters TO
Domestic Woolens, Cotton Goods,
and also Wool Rolls of the first quality.
They have in their employment the most experienced
mechanics and will endeavor merit public patronage
BARRETT 81 NEWSOM.
Milton. March 25, 1851. 4I-tf
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NEW EOo K s.

CONSOLATION, in discourses select topics, adj
dressed to the suffering people of God, by James
W. Alexander, d. L.
Pastors Legacy, being Sermons practical sub
efcts by the Rev. Erskine Mason, D. D.
The Early Days of Elisha, translated from the German
of F. w. krummacher, with introduction, by Gar
dener Spring, D.. d.
A Pastors Sketches by Ichabod S. Spencer, D. D.
The Summer and Winter of the Soul, by the Rev.
Erskne Neale, NJ. a.
Daughters of China Sketches of Domestic Life
in the Celestial Empire by Eliza ]. Gett Bridgeman.
The Sunny Side, by H. Trusta.
a Peep at Number Five, by H. Trusta.
The Tell Tale or Home Secrets told by Old Travel
Iers, by H. Trusa. For sale by
w. L. POMEROY.
Raleigh February 24lh. 1853. 90
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no MERCHANTs-IMPoRTANT AND
Oct. l, 1882.

ITO MER CHA NTS--IMPORTANT AND
Il TRUE. The fact, that merchants supply their
wants in their home markets. and thus the trouble
and expense of northern tIP being fully established,
the subscribers, in anticipation OF large demand for
their popular Ready Made Clothing. have manufactured
unusually large stock, which, they may safely say
has never been sHrpassedft has been eqTalec IN tie
southern market.
Encouraged by the very liberal patronage hitheroGe-
ceved, and with largely increased facilities arede
termined 10 keep pace with the onward spirit OF the
age, and to every honorable effort TO deserve cur
share of the t'pu6Iic Distribution. Merchants visit
ing Petersburg, whether dealing in Clothing not, are
invited to Will our WHOLESALE Rooms, now stocked
with every variety of Clothing, Of man1fGt
t,re the most modern Styles and pe1o York prices.
A. S. SHAFER s. CO.,
Wholesale CLOTHING BAZAAR,
Sycamore, three doors from Bank street,
Petersburg, Va.
September 1, 1852. S4-h.
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NOVELFY WORKS,
WEST ST., RALEIGH, NORTH-CAROLINA
s1tAs BURNS, PROPRIETOR,
BUILDER OF

=
Steam Engines & General BaacElinist.
TFHE above establishment has been in successful
alton about year, and has turned Of the
best STEAM ENGINES and SAW MILLS that have
ever operated in this any 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
able to fill with dispatch and Punctualify all orders
after the lst of July.
The following certificate will show the character Of the
work executed at the above Works:
AUBRY, Cumberland, May Is, 1852.
Mr. SILAs Burns,
Dear Sir: Our Engine and Mills, made at
your shops have been at work nearly months, and
fully meet expectations. The ENGINE to FINISH
and STRENGTH PERFORMANCE and DURABILITY, Is in
ferior in the State of the class made here
elsewhere. The Mills run with a smoothness and
speed truly astonishing. In ordinary saving cut IN
sized log, foot in % seconds l6 feet pei
minute. We have run, however through Is feet log
in 80 seconds the of SO feet per minute ty
running to the top speed fully believe cut A
feet per minute. The only objection have heart
urged is, it takes two many hands 10 haul logs
carry away lumher. Yours, &c,
JONES & BARBEE.
June ., 1852. So
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IQuintom UtIey's ToOsFl-AcI.e Drops.
FOR THE CURE OF THE TOoTHACHE
one Of the Greatest piseoseries Of be Ieth eenluFy


One Of the Greatest Discoveries Of the 18Th Century
EHRoM the applications have had ior me
Il above preparations, for the last few months, the @
form which has attended its IFS G
fects Its power TO Immediate relief IN the
cases OF foofhache, have been induced 10 oneF ~ ~
those who may be afflicted with the Utmost confidence
in its virtue and tbs full belief that it viii snbdue anc
give entire relief TO the toohache without Inc
slightest injury 10 the tooth. have got (and can get
numerous testimonials of lis efcacy-some from ISL
tnguished gentlemen, and all from reliable persons
in the State, publication of which deem nm
this time of these Drops when tried
ia aching tooth will be worth the manufactu
patient than all the certificates from great
that could be procured.
| The preparation is known only to myself Every
phal is carefully put by bands in the City oil
Raleigh and labelled with directions for use and may be
found at IRA BECKWIT HIS Store, Fayetteville st.
few doors North of the Yarbrough House. and opposite
Lawrences Hotel where it will be constantly kept for
sale either by the wholesale RETAIL Also for sale by
the rca Jones Drug Store, Sycamore street. Peters
burg Va, and al Andrew Belts Store, Wake County,
c. Retail price 80 per Bottle-iiberal deduction
made when taken by the quantity.
To all who may have the toothache try IT, and then
will need putting.
All orders from distance promptly attended to by
Mr.. Beckwith or myself
QUINTON UTLEY.
Raleigh, September Z, 1852. S6-ly.
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THE TIME HAS COME. s.

FTNHE Subscribers having purchased the large and
1 well assorted stock of Goods, owned by the late
Richard Smith, in lump, will sell the larger portion of
them and under. Farmers Mechanics, Merchants
and the of mankind, would do we'll to call and
anime the Stock and get such things they need for
time In addition there is large and we'll
ected assortment of Dry Goods Silks, Satns, Felvets
Mousns Muslns white and colored Ginghams, Cloths,
and Cassmeres and Vestings of very superior quality.
400 pieces of Calicoes which will be sold remarkably
low. Call and get bargains the old stand of R.
Smith, the of Fayetteville and Harget Streets
EVANS & COOKE.
Raleigh Feb. 2I, 1853.
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GENERAL AGENCY.

TEHHE undersigned offers his services Agent for the
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 him will be promptly
tended to- and his charges will be moderate and
factory. RUFUS H. PAGE.
REFERENCES:
Gov. D. S. Reid, VIM. Hill Secy. State, D. W. Courts
Pub Treas. VIM. J. Clarke, COmp't. of State, E
B. Freeman, Clerk Sup Court, Geo. w. Mordecai
PreSt. Of ank Of the STATE VIM. H. Jones, Cosh'r
Bank Of Cape Fecr, w. W. Vass, Treas. r. q G
Il. R
Raleigh. Dec, ls, 1851. l4-f
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Whea.e eIo yOas md Innings Chcnn ,


TINE Subscriber having laid in a choice assorna,..
Il of the following articles, begs leave to inform The
zens of Raleigh and vicinity that he will sell al AZ
Goods at such prices not to be undersod by anr M
in this city. One
Persons DESTROYS of making good bargain will ,b...
fore do we'll to give him call and be convinced h
the above assertion is truth and bumbug abont
Fancy Goods, sc.
Fiolins. Flutes, Accordions, Guitars Pocket Krivs
Table and Tea Spoons, Ivory and wooden pocket Tnt
Portemonnaies, Toothpicks, Canes, Ladies' Work B
es, Hair Oils, German and American COLOGNE So
shaving Creams, Hair Brushes Cloth Brushes hal; G
dres sing Combs Gold Pencils. ems, Breastpins, FIN"
er-rngs and Studs Dolls, Purses, Gum teehing Rnrs
Looking Glasses, Guns. Pistols, &c.
Dry Goods. &c.
CaiIcoes, GInghams, Figured Alpaccas and Cobn,gs
Black Lustres, Brown and Bleached Muslins Can,l;
Irish Linen, Canton Flannel, Ticking Linsey. Cotton
and Wooden Hose, Comforts. Cotton Silk Wooden and
SheePskin Gloves. Edgings, Boots and Shoes &c.
Groceries, &c.
Mackerel, Herring, Lard, Cheese, Bacon Dried Ref
Buffalo tongues, Sardnes, Nails, Powder Shot Coffee
Sugars, &c.
Cigars,
of ten different Brands, &c. dc.
F. MAILER,
RALEIGH October - 1852 o.