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The Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, Ohio) 1853-1861, 1854-06-10

One of the most humorous play upon
words we have ever met, is the following
Yankee rhyme:
Two lovers stood upon the shore
Of Massachusetts, Bay,
Bidding sad farewell before
Seth tore himself away;
"Ill marry you when come back,
My Sally Ann" said he,
And then he took little smack,
And went away to sea.
The Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, Ohio) 1853-1861, 1854-06-10

than this town affords, or will afford when
somewhat better settled up. Some inquiries
on this point have already been made, and
we should not be at all surprised if some
plan should be hit upon to turn this natural
ai fariQ@SiH Q@SiH t9 Esrs t J 5tfm
and England, they will prove more than
match for the Yankees.
Some of the more intelligent Spaniards
shake their heads at these boasts, and do not
conceal their opinion of the mad policy
upon which their Government seems bent.
They admit that the Island will be ruined II
Pezuela is not recalled and q man of more
sagacity and prudence sent out in his place;
Nor have they any faith in the disinterested
friendship of France and England. Both
powers have been persevering enemies to
Spain. The one has sought to destroy her
nationality, and the other has robbed her OF
her colonies, and made her its vassal. They.
therefore, say, if Spain is to lose Cuba, let 1t
go to the Americans.
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"Agricultdre, Commerce, Manufactures" F"

Gy~ The Paris correspondent OF the y. ).
Journal tells the following little incident
which is true type of the selfshness of
human nature
A lady died in this city who left large
fortune to be distributed among her few rel
o'tives all of whom were as rich as herself
Sa-er own mother and three children were
uried in spot of ground ir Pere la Chaise.
h1hich she had caused to be handsomely dec
DRAFTED at her own expense. 1t was sur
Eounded with a carved marble enclosure,
monuments were erected, and the most
beautiful flowers grew in abundance on the
graves. In the middle she had constructed
ner own resting place. For years she had
with her own hands tended the flowers, and
Kept the cheerful little residence of the dead
n the most perfect state of repair. But the
thought struck hef, who will attend my
e'owers when | am gone? What faithful
,,ands will do for me what have so long
Zone for ray children and my mother? She
thought of an honest, poor gardener whom
The knew, and to him she left sum in her
will, the interest of which would be two
hundred francs year-forty dollars-as a
salary to keep in order over her grave the
| flowers which she so much loved. The do
patton was perpetual, and each gardener be-
| o'ore his death was to name his successor
But oh !! the meanness of mankind The
rich relatives, to whom an income of two
hundred francs was but as grain of sand
especially when divided, coveted the poor
gardeners legacy. Taking advantage of a
Eecnicality, they commenced suit against
this provision of the will, and instead ot
flowers blooming over the graves of the de
I leased, they were covered with villainous
lawyers papers commencing with, '' In view
a'f" g seeing that" &c. For nine month
he process lasted, and during that time tn
aa7eeds took possession of the graves, and tn
! g lowers were swallowed up. The process
| terminated at last and was decided in favo
> af the flowers. The kind hearted relative
carried it up to the court of appeals, wher
" was again decided against them. Anc
E how the honest gardener is hard at work, il
the performance of the sacred duty which h
e owes to the dead, and soon will disappea
S the emblems of meanness which grew u
: under the protection of the law, to Civ
place to the Legitimate possessors Of tn
! soil.
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AN IMMENSE BRrDGE.--A correspondent
of the Chicago Press thus describes the great
bridge at Peru, H., on the Illinois railroad :
1.-The great bridge of the Illinois Central
Railroad, $500 feet, or two-thirds of a mile
in length, is rapidly approaching compile
ton; the cars, however, will not run over it
before October. This, your readers are
aware, is the greatest work OF the kind In
the West, and is one of the Is truss bridges
now under contract by the enterpris-
ing firm of Stone & Boomer of Chicago
1t reaches from bluff to bluff, is Is feet in
height, contains upward of 1000, 900 feet OF
timber, all worked up in Chicago, and how
much iron and stone / know not. The
mason-work is not excelled, and is OF the
Joliet hydraulic rock. The top is to be Gov
cred with tin and made water tight; the
trains of cars are to run on top of all; be
meath them and between the frames pass tht
roads for the wagons, and underneath al
passes the river and canal. An ornamental
railing is to be placed each side of th'
track.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1854-12-13

rHARLES II. THOMPSON, would respectfully
inform the citizens of Raleigh, the county and
the country adjoining, that he has fitted up in splen-
did style the house formerly occupied by the Insu-
rance Company, on the west side of Fayetteville
Street, and between Mr.. S. H. Young's and Murray
q O'Neals Dry Good Stores, where he has opened
q RICH AND BEAUTIFUL ASSORTMENT OF
NEW JEWELRY of all the modern styles, consist
ing Of the ornamented and the useful, and to which
he invites the attention of the Ladies.
he has also for the gentlemen a good lot Of Gold
and Silver Watches, which viii be warranted to
perform well, when delivered to the customer also
q few excellent double barrel guns brought on ex-
pressly for the hunters of Carolina, also q great va
riety of walking Canes. In fact at the New Jewel
ry Store, any and every thing usually kept in such
establishments may be found at prices that cannot
fail to please the customer.
Repairing executed at short notice and ~satisfac-
ton guaranteed.
October Is, 1854. ST
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Pianos Pianos! Pian0sI

ENHE subscriber has made an arrangement with
ten manufacturers, SO that he can furnish Pr
AMOS for any price from $165 to $500, and at the
manufacturers prices, toith 5 per off for edsh.-
Schools, Colleges and dealers will have them fur
nished at 10 per cent less than the factory price ;
rendering it q great object for persons who are in
need, to buy through him. Being a musician and
having already furnished several for the South, for
private families and schools, giving entire ~satisfae-
ton, he feels confident of being able to please all
who entrust him with their orders. He examines
thoroughly every instrument before sending it Of
and guarantees them in every particular. SacoSD
other Musical Instruments on the best terms
1usie sent free of postage at 80 per cent discount.
oommisSion for buying 81 per cent. Refers to J.
N: Morehead, w. A. Graham, Chas. Manly, ]. W.
Osborn, n. w. Woodhn, <. Rayner, D. L. Swain,
a. M. German and others. JAS NJ. EDNEY.
New Ysrk, 0sL 1854. g.
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KIN G & 7 OY

"H0LESALE DRUG, & CHEMICAL WARE
w HOUSE, N. E.. Corner Main ST. and Market
Square, Norfolk, Va, continue to conduct, at their
old stand, in all its branches, the Wholesale and
Retail trade of Drugs, Chemicals, Patent Medicines,
Perfumery, Brushes, Fancy Articles, &C., together
with Paints, Oils, Varnishes, Dye-Stufs, &C., &c,
French and American Window Glass.
Druggist and country Merchants can be supplied
by the package, or in such quantities as may suit
the extent of their business.
By paying cash for our stock, we possess a great
advantage over all those who purchase on credit,
both in buying at lower prices, and in having the
choice of the first and best offers of the market.
We are therefore prepared to offer unprecedented
inducements to the trade, to favor US with their pat
ronage.
Physicians, who have not given us a trial, are
invited to. do SO, as we are certain we can give such
satisfaction, as will insure a repetition Of their or
ders.
0ur.stock embraces every article that appertains
to the profession, and L is selected with the ~strietest
reference to purity and unexceptionable quality.
KING & TOY are Agents for the sale of David
Landreth's justly celebrated Garden Seeds. We
have received a full supply of his warranted. Fresh
and Genuine Seeds, growth of 1858, which we are
prepared to furnish to families and others, by the
paper or ounce, and to dealers byiquantity, at Lam
dreth's wholesale prices.
Norfolk, Va, Jan. 3, 1854. 19-1y
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Goldsborough Female College.

= tHIS Institution commences its second session
under the new organization, on the 1st day Of
May, and viii close the last day ofNovember, 1854.
keY'd james H. Brent, A. B. President, with a
iull and competent faculty. SO 90 per session
nall payable in advance viii cover the entire ex-
pense for Tuition and Board in the Collegiate course,
and $l00 viii entitle to the full course and all the
ornamental branches. $50 will covertne expenses
Tor Board and Tuition in the Primary Department.
branches extra at the usual charge
The Board Of Stsckholders have taken greatpains
IN procuring facilities for giving a thorough educa-
ton, and solicit a liberal share of patronage. Stu.
dents received at any time.
For further information address the President Of
the Faculty, or the subscriber.
WIN. K. LANE,
Prest. Board Stockholders.
May 1st, '54. 36-tf.
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To Farmers and all others Concerned

VIE subscriber can inform all who desire to
l. know the fact, that at the Virginia and North
Carolina Agricultural and Iron Depot. thew can
ma the largest and best assortment of Agricultur-
al machinery to be found in the State, embracing
Flows of every description,
Harrews, Cultivarors, Corn Planters, seed Sewers.
Corn Shelters and Straw Cutters, of every desirable
pattern,
Wheat and Corn Fan Mills, of every pattern,
Hominy and Grist do do
Horse Power and Wheat Threshers, of every NAT.
tern,
American, English, Swedes and Russia Iron. of al
sizes, round, square, fat, oval, half oval and hal
round,
Cast, German, Spring, English and American Bills
tered Steel,
Blacksmith's Tools, Cut and Wrought Nails.
Horse Shoes and Nails, Ship and Boat Spikes.
Hollow Castings, CauldroDs, Grindstones. Shades
ShoVels, Forks, Rakes,
Hand Garden Flows and Cultiyators, Pillow Sbanes
Mould Boards, Land Sides, Plow Shares & Screws
Brace and Bits, Garden Shares, Patent Wrenches
Axes and AIDES, Grub Hoes, Drawing Knives.
Brlar Hooks, Files, Stock and Dies, Ok Yokes,
Ok Bows, Yoke Irons, Ok and Carryiog Chains,
Trace Chains, Collars and Hames, Plow Lines,
Bed Cords, Not Lines, Sturgeon Net Hemp Irvine
Colored Carpet Warp, Seine Irvine,
Cart and Wagon Boxes, short and thorough, with
a great many other desirable articles which cannot
be named in an advertisement.
When the subscriber asserts that he has the lar.
gest assortment of Plows and Castings to be four d
in the City, he does so without the fear of a truth.
full contradiction.
s.MARGH Norfolk, Va.
February 10, 1854. 10
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HOAIDS g HEAD 9YOLJ3Sn
INHE Subscriber would take this method of re-
l minding the public, that he is still engaged in
the manufacture of Grave Ornaments, in all varie-
ty and the best style of finish and workmanship.
He keeps always on hand a large stock of Marble,
both OF American and Italian, suitable for Monu-
ments, Obelisks, Tombs, Head Stones, &C.; and
having In ais employ a f~rst-rate Northern Carver
and Letterer, he is prepared to put all kinds of De-
signs and Inscriptions, to suit the taste and wishes
of all.
He would respectfully invite a visit to his Mar
BILE Yard, at the southeast corner of the Raleigh
Grave Yard, where may always be seen specimens
of his workmanship and a variety of styles of Grave
Ornaments.
Thankful for the liberal patronage heretofors
received, he respectfully solicits a continuation Of
the same, pledging himself to use his best endeav-
ors to please all.
Orders from a distance will be faithfully and
promptly attended to. Address,
VIM. STRONACH, Raleigh.
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Buy CheaD,

VTNHE subscriber having located himself in the
Il CITY OF NEW YORK, as a General Purchas-
ing and Forwarding Agent, offers his services in
the purchase of Dry Goods, Groceries, Hardware,
&C., Pianos, Books, Clothing, Farming Goods and
Implements, Machinery and every thing else de-
sired or to be had in this market. He has had 25
years experience in business, has nothing to sell,
and guarantees satisfaction in all cases. TERMS:
Cash, an ddcance, or City reference. He will buy
whenever desired, on time. All orders will meet
prompt attention. Commission from 2 to 5 pr cent.
He has the honor of referring in North Carolina,
to n. W. 4 J. W. Woodfn, Jas. w. Osborne, John
Baxter and Henry W. Miller w. A. Graham, j.. M.
Morehead, George E. Badger, Charles Manly and
Charles f. Deems, Esqs. In New York, Wilson G..
Hunt 81 Co.; Rankin, Duryea & Co.; Bates, Taylor
4 Co.; c. W. & J. I. Moore & Co.; Harrall,
Sprouts & Co.; Whitlock, Nichols & Co.; Melius,
Courier & Sherwood r. NJ. Bruce & Co.; Briggs,
Wescott, S~tarkweather; Schiefelin, Haines & Co.
JAS. M. EDNEY, Office Sc, John street,
Residence 172, E. 18th Street.
March IA, 1854. 2S-Iv
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CLINTON FEMALE INSTITUTE,

THE Fourth Semi-Annual Session of this Insti-
tuition will commence on the 9TH day of August
next.
The principals now on a tour north, for the pur-
pose of purchasing a complete set of Philosophical,
Chemical and Astronomical Apparatus also to
make such additions to our present Library as the
advancement of the pupils require.
We shall thus be enabled to open the next ses-
sion with renewed facilities for imparting knowl-
edge, and such as are possessed by but few institu-
tons of the kind in our country.
II. A. BIZZELL, Sse'y Board of Trustees:
Clinton, July ], 1854 4SASH
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February 10, 1854.
$4,000 RUSSIANS KILLED By A
SMALL DETACHMENT OF

1890 0G4AO44u4GN4 OG 1NOE0
A QUESTION arises in the City Of Oaks. now.
IN who sells the cheapest Goods but that trou.
bic can be easily subsidized, just by calling at the
beautiful Store, in Lougee's new brick building,
occupied by JOS. SCHLOSS & BROTHER! who
boast of their well selected Stock for the FaI trade.
They have made up, and brought on, in part, 300
pair OF the best quality of French and German Cas-
simere Pants embracing several styles not before
introduced)3a few hundred different STYLES of Cloth.
Beaver. Satinett, and other kinds of Froek and
Sack Over-COats,-an extensive variety of sill Vel
vet Vests, very superior quality, as we'll as Silk, Silk
Plush, Satin, Farmers Satin, down to Vests for 75
cents-the latest style of Talmas, or short and Ions
Cloaks,-and every thing else usually kent in 3
G~entleman's Furnishing Store Particularly thew
call the attention of gentlemen to their best Eng
lish Merino Shirts, from 81 % up to 50 90.
ALL ARTICLES MADE TO ORDER IN THEIR MANI.
FACTORY IN BALTIMORE WARRANTED!
ALSO "A fine stock of LADIES' GOODS. EN-.
bracing every article to meet the taste of the fai,
sex, from a fine silk dress down to cotton cloth
FOR 5 CENTS Err YARD.
As their Partner, Mr.. Jos. Schloss, who has SO
Journed in the Northern Cities for four months past
has availed himself of all the advantages of tn,
Northern markets as well as any Wholesale Hous,
in the Union, they can undersell, will updersell
and have, undersold, already, any of their opponents
They return their sincere thanks for the liberia
patronage heretofore received, and request a con
tinuance of the same.
Call one door above HUTCHINGS' SaddIer,
Establishment, (under the sign of HAVEN'S Da
guerrean Gallery,) Fayetteville ST., Raleigh, n. C
Oct. ID, '54. ,
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P. 4. PeSend,

M1HOLESALE AND RETAIL DRUGGIST
"a Raleigh, n. c., is now receiving his ex-
tensive purchases for the FALL TRADE.
and the rapidly increasing demand having just
titled his purchasing many articles in original
cases, which he has hitherto procured in small
quantities, ~justifes him in offering unPreee-
denied inducements to his friends and custo-
mers. To the trade-he will sell the most
popular Patent Medicines at the ProprietoTs
prices, and respectfully requests dealers and
the public generally 20 give his stock and pri-
ees an examination before sending their orders
North or elsewhere.
Oct 2a 1854. a.
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October IA, 1854.
D OCKF0RD FEMALE sEMINARY.-Miy, n

d OCKF0RD FEMALE SEMINARY.-Miss N
SPEER, PRINCIPAL AND PRoPRIETREss.-
Miss E. TODD, (Pens. College) in Charge Music
Department. The next Session will open Thurs
day, Nov. Both, 1854. All pupils should be pres
ent on that day for classification. The Seminary
is in its infancy, but no pains will be spared to
make it an Institution ofTcal merit. Thoroughness
in the instructions given is the hope of success
The situation is healthfui the village quiet. The
position which the Principal held for some time as
teacher in one of the best Female Colleges in the
State-her experience in the cultivation of young
ladies, may secure the confidence of patrons.
There are comfortable private rooms in the Sem
mary, in which the advanced classes study-comins
to the Hall rooms only to recite. A good boarding
house is now opened by j. c. Kelly, Esq, especially
for young ladies of the Seminary. The Principal
and Miss Todd will board with Mr.. Kelly, and
thus the young ladies may be under their constant
care. The whole course will be as extensive as in
the best Female Seminaries.
Tuition in Primary Department, SIS to s 90, per
Session.
Academic Department, SO, 70 90.
Music with use of Instrument, SIS 90.
French, SIS 90.
Board, including washing, fuel, lights &c, So 90.
per month.
For more minute information address the Princi-
pal.
. Rockford, N. c. October 90, 1854. Sim.
JOB PRINTING
Neatly executed at th Office.
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WARRANTED mo- ~ PnRRIY vpGFrAR1r
EFACTS CANNOT BE DoUBTgD

EFACTS CANNOT BE DOUBTED
AFFLICTED READ 4 PONDER
- More than 300 persons in the city Of
Richmond, Va, alone testify to the Temarka-
bic cures performed by CARRIERS SPANISH
MIXTURE.
The great Spring Medicine and Purifier Of
the Blood is now used by hundred, of crate
full patients, who testify daily to the remarka-
bic cures performed by the greatest of all
medicines, Carriers Spanish Mixture. Neural
gia, Rheumatism, Serofula, Eruptions OF the
Skin, Liver Disease, Fevers, Ulcers, Old Sores.
affections of the Kidneys, Diseases of the
Throat, Female Complaints, Pains and Aching
Of the Bones and Joints, are speedily put to
flight by using this gre It and mestimabie rem
edy.
For all diseases of the Blood. nothing has
yet been found 10 compare with it. 1t eleanses
the system of all impurities. acts gently and
efficiently on the Liver and Kidneys, strength
ems the Digestion gives tone 10 the Stomach.
makes the skin clear and healthy, and restores
the Constitution, enfeebled by disease or bro
ken down by the excuses of youth, to its
pristine vigor and strength.
For the Ladies'. it is incomparably better
than all the cosms ties ever used. A few doses
of Carriers Spanish Mixture will remove all
! s~allowness of decomposition, bring the roses mant-
ling to the cheek, give elasticity TO the step, and
improve the general health in a remarkable
degree, beyond all the medicines ever heard Of
A large number of certificates of reTn ,tkable
: cures performed on persons residing in ne city
OF Richmond, Va, by the use If Catter's Span
s ish Mixture, is the best evidence tina; there is
no humbug about it. The press, hotel keep
r ers. magistrates, physicians and public men,
l well known to the community, all add their
, testimony TO the effects of this GREAT BLoop
e PURIFIER.
? Call and see a few hundreds of the certificates
. around the bottle.
, None genuine unless signed BENNETT s.
= BEERS, Druggists
4 Principal Depots ~. WARD, CLOSE d co.
$ No. SO Maiden Lane. New York.
I. w. DYOTT g. SONS, and JENKINS &
osborne, Philadelphia.
BENNETT d BEERS, No. l25 Main St.,
Richmond, Va.
And for sale by P. F PESCUD, Raleigh, n
Carolina. OH
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RALEIGH, NOV. L, 1894.
DR.. L. S. PERRY: Dear Sir: In accordance with
the desire Of the friends of our late friend, DIR. W.
R. Scott, with whom you have been associated in
the practice Of Dental Surgery, for some time past,
L have determined to deliver to you his office, instru-
ments and fixtures, until his executors are appoin-
ted, and in taking your receipt for the same, / feel
assured that you will give entire satisfaction to his
late friends and the public generally; because [ am
aware of the fact that he was very proud of you as
his pupil that he had perfect confidence in you
as a skiilful and successful Dentist, and that he in
tended soon to resign his practice in your hands,
owing to his failing eye sight.
Wishing you prosperity, and hoping that will re-
feet credit upon your late preeepter and partasr in
all your operations, IremaiA your sincere friend,
P. T. PESCUD.
Halai0h. New. l. 1884 10
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N Store everything in the way of Staple Goods.
u Caicoes, Brown and Bleached Shirtings and
sheetings, Linen Diaper, Cotton Flannel Carpet
ing.
We call the attention of our friends and the pub
lie generally to the stock assuring them that no
pains will be spared to give satisfaction.
EVANS & COOKE,
No. 29, Cheap Place,
opposite E. L. Harding's Clothing Emporium.
September 20, 1854. Il
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a RECEIPT

NV Arrantod to cure Cancers, Old Sores, Fis-
tula or Psle- EviL-Upon tho reception
Of Twenty dollars l will send to any one the above
Recoipa If il does not cure the money will be re-
funded The ingredients are simple and can be
procured By any person. The Receipt is prefera-
bic 10 the Medicine, as hy it any one can make the
latter; though when preferred, the Medicine will
be forwarded. Address, post paid
J. SINS ALLEN, Columbia, S. C..
NSv. "a Asb& hS-enpd
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CERTIFICATES.
D- NJ q IoEI

CERTIFICATES.
RALEIGH, Nov. 2, 1854.
DR.. L. S. PERRY, Surgeon Dentist,
Sir: 1t affords me pleasure to state that 1 have
often heard our late friend, DR.. VIM. r. Scott, with
whom you were associated in. business, speak of
your full and correct knowledge of the theory of
Dental Surgery, and express his great satisfaction
with the operations and work which, during the
present year, you performed under his eye.
| know he was perfectly willing to leave the Of
fee under your charge, and looked forward to the
day when he should retire from the practice of his
profession and leave you his successor.
| hope you will continue tho business, as I feel
con6dentthat you will give entire satisfaction to all
who may require your services.
Very respectfully, WIN. ]. CLARKE.
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Female School at Graham.

a School for the thorough education Of younr
IA ladies will be opened at Graham on the first
Tuesday in January next, under the instruction of
the Undersigned as principal, and two competent
young ladies as assistants. All letters addressed
to the principal will receive prompt attention. A
pamphlet circular sent to those desiring it, setting
forth the plan and pretentions of the school.
Nov.A, 1854. 12-et ]. R. HOLT.