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For Sale.
SUPERIOR STEAM ENGINES FROM TO leo
- horse power Circular Saw Mills, Harrson's Superior
Mills the best mill in the world for the money at will
grind from 30 to 25 bushels of Corn into good meal in
hour) Woodworths and Daniels Planning, longing, and
Growing Machines Machniss Tools every
Gardeners Patent Rotary Stamped Gold Quartz crusher,
very valuable Improvement Oak tanned leather betting
of all widths, double or single.
will guarantee saving of from 5fo 10 per cent 10 the
purchaser of any of the above machines. Mechanical
drawings neatly executed. Address Post paid
HENRY G.. BRUCE,
Consulting Engineer,
e. Raleigh, N. C.
Raleigh, August %, 1854. - 7s-6t.
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NEW BOOKS -Scotia's Bards, illustrated Pretoria
Field Book Of the Revolution BY B. LOSING vols.
translated into English from the original Spanish by Fran
IL; The Complete Works of s. Coeridge with intro
ductory his Philosophical and Theological Opn
ions Edited by Professor Shedd vos vo The Works
of Joseph Addison Edited, with Critical and Explanatory
notes. by George W Greene; The Works of Shakespeare
Edited by J. Payne Collier ESQ., S. Al Health Trip
Tropics, by n. P. Willis; The Homes of the New World
of America by Frederka Bremen; The Behav
The Analogy of Ancient Graft Masonry Natural
veacd Religion, by Charles Scott A. NJ Bleak House, by
Charles Dickens Gusavus Lindorme us not into
temptation" by Emile F. Caren; The Daughter School,
by Rev. Jno. Todd D. D.; The Old House by the River
Temperance Tales and Hearth Stone T. W Brown
For sale by W. L. PCMEROY.
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EHIRST PREMIUM !-SMUT AND SCREEN
E ING MACHINE, YOUNG'S PATENT. IMPORTANT
TO MIIIERS AND MILL OWNERS-This Machine
ceved the first premium at the North Carolina State Fair
and recommended to the public the best
the State Seven hundred of them running North
Carolina all of which in operation and have given
the most entire satisfaction in regard both to performance
and durability, some having years and perform
well they did at first and have not been of order
day. We have thrown out ten different Smut Machines
to make for this. They warranted for five years.
and delivered at the Mill any where in the State.
Manufactured and sold by
JNO. A. McMANNAN,
South Lowell, Orange County, N. c:
April 16, 1854 44-H.
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DoPULAR WoRKs FOR SALE ATNTHE

PoP6ggL+AAR WoRKs FOR SALE A4I,Er ATnTHE
(Rev john Letters Young Lady, variety of SUBJ
jects calculated Improve the heart form the manners
home e bannness Of ta eenS Of this V
liable little work will be found the companion of every
the proper @ cultivation G of the female emil mind
The Daughters own Book or Practical Hints from Ea-
most practical truly valuable treaises the culture
and discipline of the female mind which has hitherto been
det from the great demand for thp little
that long it will be found in the library of every young
The american Chesterfield, or Youths Guide to the
Way of Wealth. Honor and Distinction" &c, 1smo Con.
tanning also complete treatise the carving 1--WE
most cordially recommend the American Chesterfield to
~ors Of ss sssn
in this country 1t cannot be too highly appreciated nor
senecas Morals By way of abstract to which is added
discourse under the title of Sir Ro
ee little Wof should be found n every aT library
Book of Ths Gentlemen aaa Book Of
youth of both by Madame Cenart Translated from
the Sixth Paris Edition, enlarged and Improved
Fashion and Famine, by Mrs. Ann s. Stephens,
Behind Be nd the Scenes by Lady Bulwer,
The Heirs of Walsingham by Agnes Strickland,
Mrs Mowatt's Autobiography,
Flush Times in Alabama and Mississippi,
The Wigwam and Cabin, BY W v.ini GILMORE simms,
Homes in America by Frederick Bremer
Review of a Batchelor Dream of Life
The Loynette and Battle summer by Ike Marvel,
Nick Mic of the Woods, by Dr. Bird. .r-..
Raleigh, August, 1854.
" l.. .HARDING-Opposts Aessrs Eyanx Dc Cook
No Manufacturer and Dealer in Superior READY
MADE CLOTHING. is receiving
Superior black doe skin Pants
do fancy do do do
do white linen drill do
do do do duck do
do fancy do do do
do black satin D. B. Vest
do do do S. B. do
do do silk do
do fancy do do
do farmer satins do
do white Marseilles d. B. Vest
do do do S. B. do
do figured do do
do black cloth frock Coats,
do do do dress do
doS fancy do frock do
do do do sack do
with all the medium qualities.
HARDING'S.
April 4, 1854. 40
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$500 5eEEs of F r tract hsnd
Pine Land containing about acres situated Onslow
county adjoining the New Hanover county line The Holly
Shelter road from Wilmington Jacksonville and Rich
lands, through it. There IL crops Of Boxes the
land now in successful working condition, Tmpentne
Store and Warehouse Coopers and Blacksmths shops
Barns Stables, Negro Houses and in fact every thing
cessary for the prosecution of the business mules
Wagons timber carriages &c. stock of cattle and hogs
The produce of the land hauled miles navigabe
for fiat boats all of the year The timber
hauled SO miles Greek. There is considerable guam
tty of good timber the land and ghwood for making
tar in abundance
The above presents favorable opportunity for Turpen
tine and Timber dealers to make investment which
not fail to be highly renuneratve There Stills
within miles of the place, and consequently compe
ton in the purchase of the material The subscribers
having other business to attend cannot the place
per attention. and will sell the whole interest of
half competent who will take charge of the
premises and conduct the business Apply to
VIM. A. GUYER,
J. X. BLOSSOM,
Wilmington, N C.
September 16, 1854. S6-tf.
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fMNHE CHESTs-SlR ASHLEY COOPER, BALT..
MD the eminent medical practitioner has left valu
able legacy to the world in his Great Preventative of Con-
the ana nse Of Mene Sir sn
and advised the use of the INDICATED FUR CHEST
certain and safe shield against those fearful diseases Con-
sumption, bronchitis, Asthma, Coughs Colds and other
Affections Of the Lungs which arise from the exposed state
of the chest according to ason, and the continual chan
ges Of our climate.
lined with silk and padded which, suspended from the
meek the chest in agreeable manner that
The Protector although but recently introduced
ae the Ganadag d a es
1t has for long time been staple article in England and
countries to the position Of an article of dress.
To demonstrate these facts enquire Of an English resi-
ects of wearing Protector without recourse
ing of any kind. The of wearing these articles is
mere trie and will last some No who values
the health of himself his family will be without Them
The Hospitals in this country not alone recommending
Co., of London, and Manchester, England origin
the amented Dr. Cooper and continues to manufacture ac-
cordng to his original instructions and therefore
mend those who would wear Protectors to see to their
Remember that this staple article and patent Me-
dicne. =
RETAIL PRICES
GrsT's slzr, $3.50 each.
ISL HARCoURT, BRADLEY & co.
IS Ann Street 1o2 Nassau ST.
Principal Warehouse 1o2 Wood Street, Cheapsde Lon
DON Manuactory, Al Market Street Manchester England.
II B Co establishing Depots for the sale of The
Druggists Clohiers Dry Goods Merchants, Haters and
Mllners, also Gentenens Furnishing Store Keepersre
with wholesale and retail distribution of
them and to whom most liberal terms offered for their
enterprise and splendid opportunity opens to them Tor
safe and profitable business For terms apply E. E. CO.
September 90, 1854 Sc
OXFORD FEMALE CoLLEGE.-THE NEXT
OSession will commence the first Monday in July
RATES TUITION PAYABLE ONE HALF IN ADvANcR)
For Reading, Writing with the first rudimentS
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Fail Trade, 1854.

WIN. AUousTcs MUIR. SAM'L. STEVENS.
MUIR & STEVENS, IMPORTERS AND WHOLE
NH sale dealers in CHINA, GLASS. EARTHENWARE.
LAMPS, LOOKING CLASSES PLATED AND. BRIT
TANIA WARE, FANCY GOODS, &c. Corner Of Sycamore
and Bo!ling6r.ook Streets Petersbuap, Pa.
The subscribers in receipt of portion of their
Fall Goods (of their direct mportatoDl and by the
first of September will have their stock complete.
Their stock is large and comprises all articles
ally found in establishments of this Kind The goods have
been selected with much and they feel confident that
they prepared offer great Inducements in style and
quality of goods and also in prices.
They respectfully invite the their
stock. MUIR d STEVENS.
Aug. 15 -76-1u.
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IHIRST GONE.-In receipt of Beebes latest styles
II No. Ex HATS. Also Oakfords beautiful style Mole
skin Hats Call soon, for they circulating very freely
EVANS 4 COOKE.
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limited number of advertisements will be taken for the
Uey paper but deduction will be made on any but
,early will be inserted at onefourh
less than the regular charge
PROFESSIONAL business Cards. not exceeding five lines
will be inserted in either the Weekly Semi Weekly for
Sc for months so for twelve months or in both pa
pers $40 for six months, S5 for twelve months
The paper will be sent to advertisers Tor SIX montns
or BY the year. free of charge.
Subscribers and others who may wish to send money
IN the Editor can do all times, by mall and at his
risk Receipts all viii be promptly transmitted
Letters to the Editor must come free OF postage
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SPRING Is54.-WHOLESALE BOOT AND SHOE
STRADE, Petersburg Ia We take pleasure in announc
ing to the Merchants of Virginia and North Carolina
of house has just returned from the North and
East where he has purchased eensveand commanding
stock of Boots Shoes Brogans Trunks Carpet Bags Va
ces Wrapping Paper, Lacngs &C., and ali other
belonging to branch of business
Our assortment this will be much larger
varied than heretofore in order to meet the demands of
rapidly increasing trade Our goods have all bought
oFrst Hands, and selected with great care by an old buy
e Of thirty with special reference to the
We in receipt of portion of stock
in daily expectation large accessons thereto which will
render assortment of the most complete and Srac
tive offered to the Southern Trade.
In soliciting examination friends
the public generally that prices shall be found
and reasonable those of any similar establishment
south of Massachusetts,.
- Merchants and others buying by the Package
Dozen will find to their interest to examine stock be-
fore purchasing elsewhere determination
cheap any of our northern competitors.
w. r. JOHNSON & CO.,
Two doors below Paul d McIlwane
East side Sycamore ST., Petersburg, Va.
Feb. %, 1854 32-1y.
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SILAS BURNS, PROPRIETOR, BUILDER OF
- STEAM ENGINES AND GENERAL MACH1NIST.
establishment been successful
year. and has turned of the best STEAM
ENGINES and SAW MILLS that have operated in this
OF any other State
Orders solicited for Steam Engines and Saw Mills Mill
Gearing Machinery of description be completed
during the Summer and Fall The improved condition of
the Raleigh and CASTOR Rail Road will enable to fill
with dispatch and punctuaty all orders after the st of
July
The following certificate will show the character of the
work executed at the above Works:
"AUDRY, Cumberland, May Is, 1852
"Mr S1LAs BURNs-Dar Sir Our Engine and Mills, made
your shops have work nearly months, and
fully expectations. The ENGINE, and
STRENGTH and DURABILITY inferior
State class made here elsewhere. The
Mills with smoothness and speed truly astonishing
In ordinary saving cut in common sized log foot in
81 seconds feet minute. We have run, however
through feet in SO seconds at the rate Of 80 feet
per minute by running to the top speed fully believe
can cut feet per minute. The only objection have
urged it takes many hands haul up logs and
carry away lumber. Yours &C..
JONES BARBEE."
June 9, 1852. So
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II F YOU anything in the of nice pair of BOOTS
1--we just received Miles, Braggs and other Boots
suitable for Call soon, they circulating
freely. EVANS COOKE.
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VWE e have had Circulars struck off here else
w where-but by this call attention to
of GOODS Cloths, and Casimeres Vesting, Ken
lucky jeans Satnett Tweeds, North Carolina Cashmere
very pretty article; every kind of Goods in fact for gem
tlemen's wear. EVANS & COOK.
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Cheap Place..-NO. %, Fayetteville st.
NTE ARE NOW IN RECEIPT OF MOST OF OUR
w FALL purchases, which is more extensive than
have heretofore had, and to which invite the whole
human Some may choose to call attention by
of Northern printed Circulars sent to favored ewwe in
vte ALLthe rich, the poor, the bond and the free CONE
ALL-examine stock if they don't suit don't
buy.
We take this occasion to return Acknowledgements to
the community by which have been literally
tanned. EVANS & COOKE.
Raleigh, Sept II, 1854. S4-
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RAILY LINE BETWEEN PORTSMOUTH,
HVNORFOLK, EDENTON AND PLYMOUTH. On and
after Saturday 4h instant the Steamer SCHULTZ will be
placed the from Black Water Plymouth, thus
forming daily line Sundays excepted)
The STAG, Capt. Middleton, will leave Black Water
Mondays Wednesdays and Fridays Immediately after the
arrival of the Cars from Portsmouth. Returning, will
leave Plymouth in the evening of the days.
The ScHULrz Capt Halsey, will leave Black Water
Tuesdays Thursdays and Saturdays after the arrival of the
Mondays Wednesdays and Fridays, o'clock, A. NJ.
Passing down the River in the day time arriving
at Black Water in time for the Express Train.
The ScHULrz will leave Edenton at O'clock A NJ will
pass by Coeran 81; will be at the Gatesve Wharf
about IL Winton at II o'clock; and Reddick's P. NJ
Passengers coming off in Boats will be taken board at
any point on the Chowan River
Freight will be received and landed all convenient
points on the River.
20 J. w. KEELING, agent
April 3, 1854. 40-tf
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u BELL-HANGER-Woul respectfully inform the citi-
zens of Raleigh and surrounding country that he has oea
ed permanently in Raleigh and has opened Shop Will
mngton Street, Gin Dr. Cookies brckbuding) where he
will be found at all times, ready to execute JoB in
his lne style that shall not surpassed by any other
person. and the charges shall always be moderate Ca0
and See.
Raleigh, Feb 21, 1858. 800
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Boot and Shoe Store.

Boot and Shoe Store.
HENRY E. DEPKIN IN RETURNING THANKS
past favors respectfully informs his friends and
returned from the North with
large varied assortment of Goods in his line which he
will feel much pleasure in exhibiting.
- Store TFsst Side Of Capito, Square.
Ralenh Sept g. 1854 = = Ss7et3F@7 - 1138-3m
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GREENsBoRouGH MUTUAL LIFE IN

NREENSBOROU(sH MUTUAL LIFE IN
INSURANCE AND TRUST COMPANY. This Com
pany offers inducements those wishing to effect Insur
for life rarely presented by similar Institutions
Those who take Policies of Insurance for Life and those
only, NnabeTs OF the C0mpGny-entted to such profits
may be realized from accumulated Premium Fund,
and from the large of Deposits in the Trust De-
partments of the Company which kept actively
ployed.
Policies of Insurance issued the applicants life,
the lives of slaves for year. term of years. at
moderate rate of premium.
Deposits of money received in the Trust Department
the operation of which is that of Sdeings Bank-and the
depostoIs allowed interest at the of cent per
any time exceeding four months per cent
four and exceeding six months and per cent
for any time six months sSl@seS
Pamphlets containing full and particular info rmaton
forwarded to any required address
Greensborough, NC September l. 1851 Sly.
a COST Ito MAKE ROOM FOB LACE FALL
Winter Steck will sell many good and desira
BILE articles at nett cost. Among them are
Fancy Colored Cloth Coats,
Fine Tweed do.
French and American Cashmere PANTS
Fancy Silk Vests, de-, &c. -
These are all of good styles and well made.
E. L. HARDING.
Aug. Esd, 1924 7s-
1NHEAP READY MADE CLOTHING OF
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IF YOU WANT TO SAVE LABOR COME AND
Aget of Wolterngs Morticing Machines, which war
good cheap you buy at the North
JOS. WOLTERiNG.
Raleigh, July I4,1954. 69-S n.
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THO FARMERS.-We have in Store we'll selected
assortment of Brogans pegged and sewed which will
Evans & COOKE.
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~ CoMPANY.--The cost of Insurance the Mutual
pany This company being located in the Western part of
the state 3 SSnsequenIy much the portion of the risks
The .pany is entirely free from debt; have made
and have large amount in cash and good
bonds an is therefore confidently recommended the
public.
At tte last Annual Meeting the following Officers
elected for the ensuing year; .-e.szs So.
JAMES sloan, President.
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WILLIAMS & HAYWOOD,
Wholesale and Retail Druggists,

GARDEN SEED.-We now in receipt of a large
supply of Garden Seed warranted fresh to which the
attention of Gardeners is invited.
WILLIAMS & HAYWOOD.
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TIME CHEST.-sIR AsTIEY COOPER, BALr.,

Clothing Bazaar, cor Syc and back st.
Petersburg, September &, 1854. So
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I. NTOTICE.-DISS0LUTIO OF PARTNERSHIP IN
IL THE ROCKY MOUNT MILLS The late firm of Bat
tie Son having been dissolved by the death of James s.
Battle the undersigned, Surviving Partner will proceed
wind up the business He therefore, desires all
persons indebted to the said Firm either by note account
to make immediate payment.
While closing the affairs of the said Partnership he
wilksell Yarns for cash only.
- W. s. BATTLE
Surviving Partner of Battle Son.
~ Auo -, - q
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NTOTICE.-Was taken up and committed to Jail, in
IL the County of Nash on June 25th, 1854, negro
man. who says his is TOM and belongs to the heirs
Billy Fosters, deceased Tom, from his appearance,
be about years of age black complex
and has than ordinary between two of
his under teeth The requested to forward
pay prison charges and take him away he will be DIS
posed of according to law. A. r. BA1NES,
Aug l-wtf Sheriff
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II ADEIS may call with perfect safety, feeling assured
Lthat they obtain anything in the way of DRESS
GOODS French and English Mer1os FRENCH Plaid Goods
Grades Cashmers Delains, Alpaccas, Black Silks, all
grades and prices and perhaps the beautiful coored
do; all of which will be sold for small advance.
EVANS & COOKE.
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IN Store every thing in the way of STAPLE, GOODS,
ACaicoes Brown and Bleach Shirtings and Sheetings,
Linen, Diaper, Cotton Flannel, Carpeting.
We the of friends and the public gen.
orally the stock assuring them that pains will be
spared to give satisfaction. EVANS & COOKE.
Raleigh Sept. 16, 1854. No. 49, Cheap Place.
Opposite E. l.. Hardngs Clothing Emporium.
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-07
AGENCY.

AGENCY.
q l.. LEWIS, Attorney at Law, Com
y. missioner of Deeds for Virginia and the Dis
trict OF Columbia, and general agent, continues 10
collect all claims upon the general government,
especially pensions of all kinds, increase Of pen
sions, and suspended claims.
To widows who receiving less than their
husbands did under the acts of 1898 and 1882 he
will guaranty the same pensions paid to their hus-
bands
To the widows of those revolutionary officers
and soldiers who were cut off from pensions by
marrying after January, 1900, he will guaranty
pensions for life under the act of February 1853
To all widows who have been enjoying five
years halfpay under the acts Of July, 1886, July,
iS4S and February, 1S49 he will guaranty con-
tinuarce Of said halEpay for FIVE years more, un-
der the act of February, 1853
All marines and sailors who served on the coasts
Of California and Mexico, from 1916 to 1852, and
the Arctic expedition are entitled 10 extra pay
Widows and children of those who died in the
Mexican war are entitled 10 pensions.
Fees in all cases moderate, and no charge in any
case Of the widow or orphan unless the claim be
collected and paid over.
He fatters himself that his long residence in
Washington and experience in the transaction OF
business in the various departments thereof will
afford him great facilities in the collection of all
claims,
If necessary, he respectfully refers 10 the sena-
tors and members of Congress from Virginia and
Texas.
Office on street. between 9th and 25th
streets. ). L. LEWIS.
Nov 9--lawf 3m tm)
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-07
Female Physicians.

The Boston Journal strongly advocates the
introduction of females into the ranks of the
medical profession. We consider the needle
much more appropriate weapon in the hands
Of a woman than the scalpel or bistoury.
Exchange
Do you? Just suppose yourself forlorn
sick bachelor, in the upper story of some noisy
boarding house, whose inmates don't care
pinch of snuff whether you conclude to die, or
get well. Suppose you've watched that spider
in the corner weave his web till you are quite
qualified to make one yourself; suppose you
have counted, for the thousandth time, all the
shepherdesses, distorted little dogs, and crooked
trees, on the papered wall of your room; gnaw-
ed your ingernails to the very quick, and
twitched your mustache till every hair stands
upon its own individual responsibility. Then,
suppose, just as you are at the last gasp, the
door opens gently and admits mot great
creaking pair of boots containing an oracular,
solemn M. D., grim enough to frighten you
into the church.yard) but a smiling, rosy
checked, bright-eyed, nice little live ,coman
doctress, yet?
Well, she pushes back her curls, throws off
her shawl, Venus what fgurei) pulls off
her glove, and takes your hand in those little
fingers. Holy mother! Hop your pulse races!
She looks at you SO compassionately from those
soft blue eyes; lays her hand yourforehead, and
then questions you demurely about your "symp-
tomsH Ia fe,o Of aohich she sees without any Of
your helpl) Then she writes prescription
with those dainty little fingers, and tells you to
keep rery composed and quiet (just as if you
could smoothes the tumbled quilt, arranges
your pillow, shades the glaring sunlight from
your aching eyes, with an instructive know
ledge Of your unspokan wants; and says, with
the sweetest smile in the world, that she'l "call
again in the mornings" and so--the fold of her
dress hutters through the door; and then you