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Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-09-03

1NDWARD G. DYER, Importer Of Cigars
IL and dealer in Wines and Liquors, has Just
received, from his agent in Havana, l00, 600
Washington Club" "Prefata," and "El Siglo XIX
Cigars TO which he respectfully invites the atten-
tion OF dealers and others Jan 3l--tf
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-09-03
ZINC PAiNTs.--The Subscribers having

ZINC PAlNTS.--The Subscribers having
II been appointed agents OF the New Jersey Zinc
Company for the sale of their superior Paints are
prepared to execute orders for any descriptions de-
vered in Baltimore at the companys prices and
on the same liberal terms.
The White Paint is warranted pure, and is un
surpassed by any other article in use. II is sold
either dry or ground in.oil.
The Brown Zinc is made only from the New
Jersey Zinc Ores, and is extensively used as a
protection to iron or other metallic surfaces. II is
a cheap and economical paint.
The Brown Stone Color is unequalled as dura
BILE covering for Cottages, Depots, Bridges, We
The consumption of it is very large, and 1t has
given entire satisfaction.
All the paints manufactured by the company are
of the highest excellence, some important improve
ments having recently been discovered and ap
piled in their preparation, and they are warranted
TO keep soft and fresh in the kegs, any reasonable
length of time. In this respect they are superior
to any others in market
JOHN SULLIVAN 6C SONS, Agents,
Apr 7-d3m No. Q, Camden ST., Baltimore
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~ w. BROWNING, Merchant Tailor


under the United States Hotel, having on
iarged and improved his store would now respect
fully call the attention of citizens, and strangers
visiting Washington to his weseected stock OF
French and English cloths, cassmeres, and vest
ngs, of the newest and most elegant styles OF
goods from the New York market.
Having had twenty years experience in the
purchase of goods from the best importing houses
in the United States, with such advantages as will
enable him to offer them to the public on such
terms as will give entire satisfaction TO the pur-
chasers and in view of increasing his business,
he has purchased an unusual large stock of goods,
such as will defy competition for their beauty,
style, and cheapness.
All he asks is a call before you purchase else
where, and he will convince you that you will
save your money by so doing. suit Of othes
can be made up in the most elegant style at twelve
hours notice.
Superior Ready-m ade Clothing.
| have on hand superior assortment OF ready
made clothing, Of my own work, made up In the
most fashionable manner, such as overcoats in
various STYLES, frock and dress coats, and also
pants and vests, which will be sold at much less
price than work made 10 order.
B. Sole agent for Scott's report of Fashions
or the District.
Oct. 15-6m. tn)
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yxTEA ARE NOW RECEIVING, at

WE ARE NOW RECEIVING, at
wv our spendidly lighted store-rooms on 7th
street, 3 doors above Pennsylvania avenue, a
choice stock Of rich Spring Dress Goods, embra-
cling all the novelues Of the season also spring
styles, Mentilleis, Black Lace Shawls and Scarfs,
Printed Cashmere Shawls, White Grape Shawls,
Kid and Silk Gloves, Ladies and Misses hosiery,
Embroideries, White Cembrics and Musns, with
a large stock Of Linens and Staple Dry Goods
adapted to the present season all Of wnioa WI. w,
b. sold ut fair low prices; and we invite pur.
cbaseFs 10 cad and eyamine our stock.
5s- pl@ase observe that all articles sold at
our establishment are warranted TO prove as rep.
resented.
MAXWELL, SEARS 81 COLLEY,
7th ST, 3 doors above Penn. avenue.
Apr S--eod3m
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OPrIcE OF THE N Y. AND LIVERPOOL U. s.
MAIL STEAMSHIP Co., Jan. 81 1854.
3 The steamers Of this company use exclusively
the Zinc Paint manufactured by the New Jersey
Zinc Company experience having proved its de-
cided superiority over all other paints.
EDWARD X. COLLINS, Agent.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-09-03

TAMES,s NEW NOvEL.--TI TIconderoga,
81 or the Black Eagle Romance Of Days not
far Distant, by c. p. X. James, esq
History OF Pyrhus, by Jacob Abbott, with en-
cravings
Walden, or Life in the Woods, by Henry d..
Thorlan.
Just received at
TAYLOR g. MAURY'S
Aug Is Bookstore, near 9th ST.
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80 NEW YORK, MONTREAL AND
- lxL iI pr nd

f-- NEW YORK, MONTREAL AND
- ~ Ogdensburg Raiiroad.--Passenger and
freight ne-Via New Haven, Springfield, Bel
lows Falls, Rutland Burlington, Windsor, White
River, Wells River, St. Johnsbury, Montpelier,
81. Albaps and Ruuses Point. Ticket Office
New Haven Railroad, corner Broadway and Ca
nal and Goth street aad 9th avenue. Express
trains, 8 q. m. and p, NJ, Baggpge checked
through. Freight by the New Haven steamers,
Peck slip, every day before 3 p m. Merchandise
in bond, will receive prompt attention
FRANCIS HYDE,
Julv a. Agent. 152 South ST.
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HENISH AND MOSELLE WINES,
IN In glass, viz:
Deidcsheim, Gusenheim, Rudesheim.
Hockhem, in quarts and pnts.
Johanisberg and Stunwne in Bocksbuetet.
Also, Nuts Burgundy Wine.
SHEKELL & BAILEY,
Mayl1--1wif No. S. oppo. Centre Market.
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UMMER HATS, or WHITE AND
- drab Beaver-white, drab, and black Felt
Also, large supply Of Straw Hats Of all colors
for men, boys, and children. And in order TO re-
duce my large stock | shall from this day offer
them at reduced prices. LANES
Hat, Cap, and Gents Furnishing Store,
June ls--dlmif Penn. ave., near ~ street.
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StlisfeIIaae9ns.

TTNRIVALLED SUCCESS OF EAST
u mans Headache Remedy.--See certificates
of the magical cures by this wonderful remedy, of
minister's LAWYERS, doctors, and ladies, at
GILMAN'S Drug Store,
Nav II Near Browns Hotel.
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AW NOTICE-sIDNEY s. BAXTER,

i 4 late attorney general of Virginia, has re
moved to Washington to practice law.
He will practice in the Supreme Court OF the
United States, the courts of the District of Colum
bia, and attend TO any professional business con
6ded TO him.
Office in Morrison's new building on Al street,
east of Pennsylvania avenue.
REFERENCES.
Hon. j. ]. Allen, Hon. VIM. DAME,
Hon. Richard Moncure, Hon. G. B. Samuels,
Hon. G. H. Lee of the Court of Appeals OF
Virginia.
To the Judges OF the Circuit Courts Of Virginia.
To the senatorsand members OF Congress from
Virginia.
Sep 21-1yeod. (m)
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SIGN or THE SHIRT,

Opposite the United States Hotel
The reputation which these Shirts have acquired
amongst Members of Congress and large num-
Der of our citizens, induces the advertiser to in
vite those gentlemen who have not tested them to
give him call feeling assured that they will, on
trial, admit their superiority. An experienced cut
ter is constantly employed, and good fit is war
ranted in every case. None but the most compe
petent seamstresses are engaged which is guar
antee for the exceency and durability Of the work
A splendid assortment of Shirts, Collars, Bo
SONS, Cravats, Handkerchiefs, Suspenders, Sc,
constantly on hand, :,
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GREEN GINGER, Fresh. For sale by
W SHEKELL & BAILEY,
Aug IL No. 5, opposite Centre Market.
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CENERAL AGENCY.-The undersigned

ENERAL LAGENCf.--Theu undersigned
W most respectfully informs, by this notice, his
friends and the public in general, here and esle-
where, that he has opened Agency Office for
the prosecution of claims of every description
against the government, before the several depart
ments or Congress; procure pensions, bounty
lands, extra pay, and arrearage pay, and viii al
tend 10 the buying and selling of real estate, the
renting of houses, and general collecting busi
ness he will also furnish parties at distance
with such information they may desire from
the seat of government. Charges will be mode
safe. Office, at present, Will be on NJ near 18th
rtreet,
REFERENCES.
Hon. ]. G. Dobbin, Secretary of the Navy.
Hon. ]. Davis, SeeraGry Of IYar.
N. Callan, esq, President of the Board of Com
mon CoNncfL
Gen. John Nj, NJ eCalla, Attorney at Lac.
James H. Caustn esq.
W. c. Reddall, State Department.
SAMUEL G. TAYLOR
Ian lift
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aasnfies anS gaw 0fitss.
NJ. SNYDER, BANKER AND EXCHANGE

NJ. SNYDER, BANKER AND EXCHANGE
BROKER,
Office National Hotel BniLdtngH Pe'iniyfpania
Avenue,, Washington, ID. C.
" EALER IN CHECKS, ACCEPTANCES,
~ Drafts, Promssory Notes, Bank Notes, and
Coin.
Notes on all solvent Banks in the United States
bought and sold, at the best prices.
Notes, Drafts, and Bills in Washington and
Georgetown collected, and remittances promptly
made in New York, Philadelphia, and Baliimore,
and other funds, al charge of one-quarter per,
cent.
Bills of Exchange and Bank Checks, on most
of the principal cities of the Union, bought and
sold at the best rates.
Land Warrants and Virginia Scrip bought and
sold Apr R-2meod
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s. side Pa. avenue, bet 3 and AZ streets,
Nov c-eoly. (m) opposite u. s. Hotel
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Thomas Brown, r. ID. Winter,
OF VIRGINIA OF PENNSYLVANIA.
THE UNDERSIGNED offer their services
4 to prosecute claims of every description be-
ore Congress and the different departments oithe
government.
Office on 14th street, opposite Wizards Hotel.
Sep 29-tf . BROWN az WlNIEh.
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PUBLIC LANns

The public lands belonging to the General co
al dsaI Within the limits of the United Sa.n
States of Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan Wisb by the
that part OF Minnesota east of the Missssippi and
which have been formed of the NorhWesteI all
as conveyed with certain reservations to the United
1885, and by Connecticut In 17ss sl ~ Massachusetts
the boundaries OF States of Mississippi and within
3, q oe n1r5e af9de as conveyed to the United So
and Louisiana acquired from France by the orleans
including the portion of the States of Alabama and u 1893
sippi south of 81 deg the whole of Louisiana HlSS'
Missouri Iowa. that portion of Minnesota var Arkansas
Mississippi Rver the Indian Territory the d Sgie Of the
between Oregon and Minnesota north of AZ deo oS lying
40 deg north latitude Sd Within State of F south Of
obtained from Spain by the treaty of 1919 Ab as
exeo and California acquired from Mexico by the New
Within the limits recognized BIZ these treaties and ~
Inc pubic lands covered an estimated 84 0ON
acres Exclusive of the lands in Oregon Calforn
Mexlce the Indian and Nebraska Territories the new
animation, to have been 424 acres Abont o ex
81 o up oo to November 10th 1880 had been Sold n5
kind upon these lands to the same date incluJ;!
Of purchase Of surveying and of selling s'
leaving as net profit to the government $50 3Si 9s
annual average OF nearly million of dollars for the st
years there should be added to this rate of 81 %
per acre. the value of the land granted for bountie s
Improvements &c. it would amount to pearv J
the above sum- The average cost per the goys
ment OF acquiring title & to the lands is 144l cents
survey 2o7 cents of selling and managing $50 Cents
cents while receives 81 per acre. or net prf
on each acre sold of S1.032. f0H'
The whole number of warrants for Mexican bounty L.,
claims issued to November 1851 90Sl of which eIS
have been located and POO have been patented The
number of warrants issued under the general bountvS
of September g. $780, up to November 1851 is "a ST
OF these 310S have been located and returned and GA
patented. ~ 1''0V
The following table shows the sales of public lands and
the proceeds thereof from the wear 1898 to 1880 ana
Full details of the present condition of public lands @
Of the various grants and donations thereof for purposes Of
education and of internal improvement are given in M
American Almanac for 1850, PIP $50 ct seq. W
Quantity Of Public La,sd sOl and the Aauount maid for
ie.eaeh Year, from 1888 to 1856 inegustte w. "
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North-carolina Six Per Cent. State Stocks.


+ f.. TREASURY DEPARTMENT, RALEIGH N c.
September Is, 1854.
SEALED PROPOSALS WILL BE RECEIVED At
Sths office until 10 O'Clock, A. NJ of the goth of OcO
Der next for the purchase of hundred and thirty thou
sand ao's in Bonds running thirty years These bonds
ten of the North Carolina Railroad in addition
faith of the State all the stock held by the State in said
Road and the dividends arising from said stock pedg
ed for their redemption
Proposals viii also received same tme for the
Bonds, running ten years. issued by the authority
for the construction of the Weldon and CASTOR Railroad
and the improvement of the of the Neue and
Tar rivers.
Both classes of Bonds by express enactment exempt
ed from taxation for any purpose.
They Will bear date the first day of july 1854 and will
have coupons attached for the interest at six per
aunum payable the first days of January and July erch
year Both interest and principal will be payable the
Bank of the Republic, in the City of New York. unless
where the purchaser prefers to have them payable the
Treasury of North Carona5
They will be issued in of one thousand dOloars
. each.
Parties bidding will please address their letters endorsed
"Pr0p0sdLs for North CdoLinG tocts"-to the under
signed at Raleigh N C and will distinguish in their bids
the particular class of Bonds for which they bid They
will also state at what point and what kind of funds they
propose to pay:
The bids will be opened at o'clock A NJ of the goth
of October next in the of the Governor the Sec
President of the Bank of the State of North Carolina
The undersigned the right accepting such bids
in whole in part may be deemed most advantageous
Successful bidders will be required informed
of the acceptance of their bids to deposite in Bank the
amount of their bids with heaccrued interest from the first
July last to the credit Treasurer of the State ofNorh
Carolina This dePose be made in the Bank of the
Documents showing the great resources of the State,
aaa or am to ad
>'eo>s'' - - D. W. COURTS
ss-ta Pub Tr. Of " CoroEna
- = 80, -
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ISAAC PROCTOR, MERCHANT TAILOR, (Suc-
eesso7 to Oyer Of Psoctor) Would respectfully announce
tohis patrons and the public generally his return from the
Northern cities and that he receiving his Fall ana
Winter supplies of Cloths Gassimeres and YestingS Fu
ishing Goods and Ready which, being bought
He has store at the old stand opposite the Post
Office, - 49,. =. ~ 's--fe FsA.t
uperne black blue brown dahlia and other fancy Cloths
of various goods. $500 -,
Superne French English and American Cassimeres of all
prices, plain and fancy. 'sseS - - ~
Superine Simoni Doeskins for Pants and Overcoats
SuperiHe black SatinSand Grenadines. As4
Plain and figured and fancy silk Vestings.
Fine rich silk Cuttings for weddings and PARTIES
Plain and figured Plush Velvets, very rich.
FURNIsHING GooDsA complete assortment, consisting IN
part of
Superfne plain and fancy dress Shirts
'ts i3-py Collars, largeyariety. iE- -
I" Canton Flannel, bleached Drill.
Merino and silk Under-shrts and Drawers ~ - 81
Silk, cotton and merino plain and fancy Hosiery. 81
Gloves very superior kid, black white and fancy SIS
Cravat black and fancy and rich assortment for weddings
and parties ~. ss3tN <--5z e t-sgefs
Stocks, black white fancy, with and without ties,
Suspenders, Dressing Gowns &C.
In fact everything necessary for gentlemans complete
outft '7z5sN :. - ,nS~
With sincere thanks his patrons for the lib
heretofore extended him. he hopes
strict attention to their wants. and to please
to merit its continuance. N -
Gentlemen furnishing their goods to be manufactured
rely upon receiving the same care and attention as
though sold by himself sss-sy --.s..a a.. e
The latest Paris and London fashions just received
Cutting anticipating done promptly at all times.
He will remind those indebted six months time allowed
punciual Those in longer than the
above time will please call and close their accounts, either
by cash or note and oblige ISAAC PROCTOR..
= Raleigh, Oct. 18th, 1888. W
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$3.50 REWARD,
A PROCLAMATION,

By His Ercellency Dacid s. Reid, GocernOr Of the
State Of North Carolina.
Whereas, it has been made to appear to me that one
JAMES WILSON, stands charged with the murder OF
Nathan G. Clayland in the county of Meckengburg and
whereas has been made to appear that the said JAMES
WILSON has fed beyond the limits of this State. ,
Now therefore, to the end that the said JAMES WILSON
may be brought to justice do hereby issue this my Proc
lanation offering reward three hundred and fifty dol
lars for the apprehension and delivery of said JAMES
WILSON to the Sheriff of Meeklenburg.
DESCRIPTION,
JAMES WILSON is about II Is years of age; about
5fee in height auburn hair and of youthful appearance
has scratches his face; wide mouth ana
face rather broad quick and bold in speaking and H.
cned to drink 20.
es Given under my hand and the Great Seal of the
State of North Carolina of the city of Raleigh
IT, p this the 18th day of September A: D, lS24
- IS Blythe Governor DAVID S. REID
SAMUEL F. ADAMS JR. Prirate Secretary. -
Sept. 18th, 1854, 65-0"
Charlotte Democrat will insert six times.
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USEFUL STATISTICS.


. Salary.
FRANKLIN PIERCE, President, ............. $3.50
WILLIAM l. MARCY Newly Secretary ofState, 5000
JAMES GUTHRIE kentucky Secretary of Treasury, 5000
JEFFERSON DAVIS of Mississippi Secretary of War, 5000
JAMEs DoBBIA, of North Carolina Secy of Navy, 5000
R. michigan Secretary of Interior, 5000
JAMES CAMPBzLL Pennsylva Pesmaster-Gen, 5000
CALEB CusHe Massachusetts, Attorney General 5000
4 UNITED, STATES SENATE -
The following believed to be correct list of the United
States Senate, after the 4th of March, 1868. IS
democrats in nlan-W higsin Italic-those marked
ayE S. afesF TeeSolers or Abolitionists)
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APPORTIONMENT OF MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE OF
COMMONS. sss59Ssss5
The following is themanner in which the MEMBERs
THE HOUSE OF CoMNoS Q2o) are apportoned among the
respective CSunties:- 1900 IL q *
The Counties Of Cumberland, Granville Guiiford ..,,,
The Counties of Davidson, Edgecombe Halifax Ire-l
dell NewSHanoyer, Orange, Randolph, Alas
- nance, Anson, Beaufort BERTHE, GasNelL
Cleayeland, Craven, Dnplin Forsy the John. each
ston, Meeklenbprg, Northampton, Pitt, Robe -
son, Rockingham Rowan, Rutherford, Samp- -
son, Warren, Wayne and Wilkes, .<sgs- 80
The Counties Of Buncombe Madison, Surry Yad- 3
( kin, Ashe, Baden Burke, Cabarrus, Catawba,
Cherokee, Davie, CASTOR, Gates. Henderson,
- Hartford, Hyde, Lincoln, Martin, Moore, Nash,
0nslow, Pasquotank, Person, Richmond, STAN =
- iy Stokes Unions Yancy, Alexander, Bruins each
wick, Caldwell Camden, Carteret, Columbus, I
sCurrituck, Greene Jones, Lemon, Mcdowell
Montgomery, Perquimens, TyrreH, Washing
.ss ton, Watauga, Macon Haywood, Jackson Cho-.
sg wan aud Franklin s 80.
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NEws STORE .

NEW STORE
~ Fall and winter Goods Is54.
MCGEE & WILLIAMS ARE NOW RECEIVING
IvN and opening at the Store formerly occupied by w.
G. Tucker their Stock and desirable Goods ebra-
cling 5EEs : sssCs~>ss-+s = = - Ns3
AMERICAN
ENGLISH, -f.s-Se 81. :4s ESs
a FRENCH, ~, -, >
SCOTCH, sSs'teH
s4sz - GERMAN,
~ H1 ~ 3sS SWISS, and s a ~
SILKS, ~ g. S. rs.
DRESS GOODS "a
SHAWLS -
CLOAKS,
~ MANTILLAS, 81 -5 r sssass.s
$50. RIBBONS,
sayf. HOSIERY, 60
- - GLOVES,
- Az ~
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TIME GRAND EXHIBITION OF FALL AND Win
4 ter Goods-will take place at A. CREECHES STORE,
morning and will continue from day to day.
until entire stock is disposed Of Three Doors above
the late r. Smiths corner and Door above Evans
Cook Fayetteville St.
B'LK.-Gro de Rhine Silks,
100 Pieces Plaid Strp'd and suld cold
Muslin de Lines from 1219cts to 81 per yd.
81 P Blk and Fancy Plaid strpd Aapaeas from 2octs
20 Cobergs, English and French Mernoes from 80 cts
to 81, per yd.
LIS p and latest style Calicocs from 81 to Is cts
Per yd.
English and American inghams,
Silk MantilaS aud Shawls
Jackonct and Swiss Musins from Is to IS cts,
Linen G.. Hankfs Chcmizetts workd Collars Under
sleeves Bonnes, Sash and Taita Ribbons, Dress Trim
ings
Silk Merino aid Lyle, Gloves and Hosiery, Blcachd
and Cnbleachd Domestc Bed Ticking Apron Checks;
Red and White Flannel, Lincy Woolsey and Strip'd
Domestic
full and complete assortment of Goods for Men and
Bows wear Hats Caps Boots Shoes, Bed d Negro Blank
cts kcrseys, Umbrellas &c. good assortment OF Ready
Made Clothing for Gcn:emen's have the largest,
the handsome and complete stock of Goods ever
had the pleasure of showing the public and customers
And here suffer to that the above goods must and
shall be disposed Of at some price or other.
ask all to come that cam and those that cannot
come send-aud those that cannot send wish success
doubt the good Being above will amply reward
my hearty thanks to liberal public for past IA
WIS N'p A. CREECH.
Raleigh, Sept 14th 1854. S6-6t:
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GOVERNORS OF THE SEVERAL STATES AND TER
RITORIES,
filth their Salaries and Terms Of Office: the Number of
Senator's and Representatives tie Legislatures acith
their reSpectce Terms. Those In Iatic Wigs
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In all the States except South Carolina, the Governor is
the people and if has majority of all
the votes in the States which such majority required
the Legislature elects The Office of Governor of the
candidates voted for by the people
sand fees with the of furnished house. ~
Including 81 800 Superintendent of Indian Affairs.
Including 81 900 Superntendent of Indian Afars.
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LETTER FROM MIR. SMITH.
RALEIGH, Sept. %, 1854.
To tile Editor Of the Standard:
SIR As old friend know you will be pleased TO learn
just returned from New York and Philadelphia
with elegant and extensive assortment of
Rich fashionable Fancy Dry Goods embracing every
variety and style French English and American fabrics
Fall and Winter trade of 1854 and of which will
thank you inform Your readers design to
give them richer BETTER and cheaper goods than they
bought before. They consist of
Splendid plaid Silks,
Black Silks and BombaZineS,
Super French and English Marines,
Rich French Cashmeres,
Plaid Marines and AlPaccaS,
Cashmere and Plaid ShaWIs,
KerseyS, Blankets, and Kent. Jeans,
Cloths and Cassimeres of all kinds,
Super figured Delaines,
French and English Prints,
High cOlOred Ginghams,
...- Cloth Talmas and ClOaks,
Silk Mantiilas,
Irish Linens, ali qualities,
Velvet Trimmings,
Berages, and Laces,
Stockings and Gloves,
Rich Velvet BOnnets, &C., SO.
Wishing you health and happiness, and great in
your business operations remain
Yours Truly,
B. B. SMITH.
September %, 1854. 6S-tf.