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DoPULAR WORKS FOR SALE AT THE

EDOPULAR WORKS FOR SALE AT THE
Rev John) Letters to Young Lady, variety of SUBJ
ects calculated to improve the heart form the manners
and enlghen the understanding The publishers sincerely
h"Pe 1f the happneass of that copy Of this val
lady, much of the happiness of family depends
the proper cultivation of the female mind.
The Daughters own Book, Practical Hints from Fa
ther to his Daughter vol 1Smo This is one of the
most practical and truly valuable reases the culture
published in this country and the publishers are very
hent from the great demand for this invaluable little work.
lady.
The American Chesterfield or "Youth's Guide to the
tanning also complete treatise the of carving I'VE
most cordially recommend the American Chesterfield
a works of the tEnPt has ben pSbsEed
in this country 1t cannot be too highly appreciated
its perusa be unprOducve of satisfaction and usefulness
Senecas Morals By way of abstract to which is added,
BILE little work should be found in every family library
poeness 0d Inc S and d BOOK %
youth of both p by Madame Cenq Translated from
The Lamplighter, splendid work,
Be Behind the Scenes, by Lady Bulwer,
Mrs. Mowatt's Autobiography,
he Fi"Sf rasn Tnss in bv ASea M mars and sssssspp
The Wigwam and Cabin, by W. Gilmore smms,
Rev Rsnifw of BateheIor a a 4, Dream of Life
Fern Leaves, first and second Series.
Raleigh, August, 1854.
II L. Opposite Nesus. Euaus d Csok
LIE 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 do si1e de s'B. do do
do fancy do do
do farmer satins do
do white Marsces d. b. Vest
do do do S. b. do
do figured do do
do black cloth frock Coats,
do do do dress do
do fancy do frock do
do do do sack do
with all the medium qualities.
For bargains in well made GOODS, call at
HARDINGS.
April 4, 1854 H.
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NEW BOOKS.-Scota's Bards, illustrated; Pretoria
Field B9k of the b. B j. tSsng TeLo
translated into English from the original Spanish by Fran
H.; The Complete Works of s. 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
Tropics, by n. P. Willis; The Homes of the New World
of America by FIederka Bremen; The Behav
iour Book by Miss Scalie Philosophy Sir VIM. Hamilton
The Analogy of Ancient Craft Masonry Natural and Re-
veacd Religion, by Charles Scott A NJ Bleak House. by
Charles Dickens Gustarus Lndorme, LEAD not into
temptation by Emile F. Carlen; The Daughter School,
by Rev Jno. Todd, D. D.; The Old House by the River;
Tales and Hearth Stone reveres T. w Brown
For sale by w. L. PCMEROY.
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I'D f ID NJ Unit CHALH bEAIE DFhINV1S1
Il STOKES COUNTY, N C.-The subscribers having
purchased the above Springs the close of the last
and put up large and comfortable improvements, will be
prepared by the 1st of June accommodate all who
patronize them.
The Springs situated at the foot of Moores Peak tho
highest point of the Saura Town Mountanabout mile
from Dan River and two from Danbury the County site of
Stokes and surrounded by lovely any place
in the State Virginia.
1t is the design Of the subscribers to make this first
class watering placeand nothing will be left undone by
them to make sueh and to make it desirable place
the health and pleasure seeking public any to be
ound in North Carolina or Virginia.
Their prices will be moderate the times will admit.
Single persons SIS 90 per week.
1 90 per day for less time than one week.
Z" horse Is per day.
Servants half price. .-
May 20, 1854. 10Z3-w2m-
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Spring Is54.-WHOLESALE BOOT AND SHOE
STRADE, Petersburg, "a. We take pleasure in announc
ing the Merchants of Virginia and North Carolina, that
of house has just returned from the North and
East where he has purchased commanding
stock Boots, Shoes Brogans Trunks, Carpet Bags Vail
ces Wrapping Paper, Laclngs &C., and all other articles
belonging to our branch of business.
Our assortment this will be much larger and more
varied than heretofore in order to meet the demands of
rapidly increasing trade Our goods have all been bought
of First Hands, and selected with great by old
of thirty experience with special reference to the
wants of the Virginia and North Carolina Merchants
We receipt of portion of stock and
in daily expectation of large accessons thereto, which will
render assortment of the most complete and arc
tive offered to the Southern Trade.
In soliciting examination we assure our friends and
the public generally that prices shall be found low
and reasonable those of any similar establishment
south of Massachusetts,.
-" Merchants and others buying by the Package
Dozen will find it to their interest examine stock be-
fore purchasing elsewhere it is determination to sell
cheap of our northern competitors.
w. R. JOHNSON & CO.,
Two doors below Paul McIwaine,
East side Sycamore ST., Petersburg Va.
Feb %, 1854. 32-1y.
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RELLAMY,s HOTEL, wARRENTON. N. @

TX 11OI WANNENION,
Il The undersigned takes pleasure informing the pub
Tic tna1 she has entirely retted her
Tet and is now prepared to accommodate all who may pa
tronlze her in the best STYLE
one has added twenty to the house, all which,
togetner with the old (Which have all been reftted
are FURNISHED with and comfortable furniture
pleasant and airy. :
The dining saloon is large and pleasant table will
at tunes be furnished with the best the market will
ford, prepared by experienced cooks.
NO little attention has been paid to fitting the stables
belonging to the house, which dry and furnished with
best proyendcr and attentive ostlers. .e.i-.sEs
The servants well trained and trusy and attentive
to the wants of guests.
Her Bar attached to the House will all times be fur
nshed with the best of refreshments in that line by
perlenced barkeeper who will all times be ready
serve guests to suppress everything tending bolster
business rowdyism .
With all the advantages for comfort which the
proprietor Offer she feels confident assuring
eng public that they will find her establishment equal
any in the country, and such entte her to liberal
share of public patronage l.
ANN BELLAMY.
June Is, 1854. lo26-w6w.
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January 2S. 1874.

SILAS BURNS, PROPRIETOR, BUILDER OF
y STEAM ENGINES AND GENERAL MACHlNIST.
The above establishment has been in successful operation
year. and has turned out of the best STEAM
ENGINES and SAW MILLS that have operated in this
any other State
Orders solicited for Steam Engines and Saw Mills Mill
Gearing Machinery of every description to be completed
during the Summer Fall The improved condition of
the Raleigh and CASTOR Rail Road will enable me to fill
with dispatch and puncuay all orders after the 1st of
July
The following certificate will show the character of the
work executed ut the above Works.
"AuBRY, Cumberland May Is, 1852.
"Mr SLAs BuRNsDear Sir Our Engine and Mills, made
at YOUR shops work nearly months, and
fully expectations The ENGINE, to and
STRENGTH and is inferior to
in the State the class made here elsewhere The
MILLS with smoothness and speed truly astonishing
ordinary saving cut in sized log, foot in
33 seconds per minute We have run, however,
through feet log 80 seconds at the rate of SO feet
per minute by running the top speed fully believe
can cut 40 feet per minute The only objection have
heard urged is many hands haul up logs and
carry away lumber Yours, &c,
June 9 1852 So
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nAILY LINE BETWEEN PORTSMOUTH

EAAIIIY LINE BETW ZEN PORTSMOUTH,,
AHNORFOLk, EDENTON AND PLYMOUTH. On and
Saturday l4h instant the Steamer SCHULTz will be
placed from Black Wafer to Plymouth, thus
forming daily line, Sundays excepted)
The STAG Cant Middleton will leave Black Wafer
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays Immediately after the
arrival of the Cars from Portsmouth Returning will
The SCHULTZ, Capt Halsey will leave Black Water on
Cars from Returning, will leave Plymouth
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays o'clock, A. NJ
Passing up 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 Colerain will be at the Gatesvile Wharf at
about il Winton at II o'clock and Reddcks at P. NJ
Passengers coming off in Boats will be taken board at
any point the Chowan River.
Freight will be received and landed at all convenient
J. W. KEELING, Agent.
Aprl g.. 40-tf.
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in ,Bs MONTH o rsbFsy sRon TEs
genro known by the of Jones K alias Jones Walker
10 Said boy bright mufato we'll made quick spoken
and likely He was brought the City of Raleigh
county of Johnston. The above reward will be paid
the delivery of said boy to the Subscribers, for hfs
inement any Jail in the State that get him.
All persons expressly forwarned against harborng
employing said boy the utmost rgor of the law viii be
enforced against all offenders.
R. c. HOLMES
T. NJ. LEE
Clinton, n. C. April gath, 1854. 1o2o-wsm.
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DALEIGH & GASTON RAIL ROAD.-Slayes
Mare not permitted to travel on the Rail Road without
written permit from their Duplicates should in all
given the Ticket Agents retain
one copy of every pass. JAMES NJ: POOL
Ticket Agent.
Raleigh, January 6, 1854 = Is
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TENOMBS, MONUMENTS, HEADSTONES, Il
IL THE SUBSCRIBER having been North and pure be
ed large assortment of italian and American Marble foI
Monuments, IonJs, Rad-stones, Hearth, Paint
stones Slabs for Soda Funts Bakers Slabs and Nova Scots
GndtOe soics the paronageof the citizens of Raleigh
and the surrounding country He invites the citizens
call and his tomb and and drafts
send their orders which will be punctualy attended
The subscriber has been in business in this place sixteen
years. and you refer of the citizens of Raleigh
MarbleY minutes walk House.
at tho SOUTHEAST Corner of the Graveyard.
Subscriber has examined the Northern prices and
hesitation in saying he do work ON reasonable
t,Ims any. WILLIAM STRONACH.
Raleoh Sent G.. 1852.
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OXFORD FEMALE COLLEGE.-THE NEXT
O1Sesson will commence the first Monday i'll July
1854.
TUITION PAYABLE ADvANCE.)
For Reading, Writing with tho first rudments
of English Grammar and Geography, $1,000
English Grammar, Geograp y and Arithmetic, 1850
For any thing higher, 1900
For the College Glasses, (without any extra
charge for the LanguagesO 5000
Music on Piano, 5000
Use of Instrument, 800
The Guitar
Drawing and Painting, 1900
Oil Painting 1900
Needle Work, 500
Board per month, 500
Washing per month, 100
Musical Soirc IS will be given during each term.
T. T. GRANDY,
Secy of Board of Trustees.
IIna1 w
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April 8, 1854.
Still alive and trying to Please

Still alive and trying to Please
TIME SUBSCRIBER IS STILL CARRYING ON
IL the manufacture of Turpentne and Brandy Stills in
branches and aters himself that by the long expe-
and practice and the large number Of Stills he has
made he and will give satisfaction and please all who
will give him call He also prepared to do all kind of
work in Copper, Brass, Iron and Steel.
He has also hand at present B of the very best Tur
pentne Stills, Caps, Arms and Worms which he will sell
low for cash. or for good He also will
rant the Stills durability, workmanship and materials.
He also offers any who make better Turpcntine Still
the Subscriber $780, also the price shall be at least
5000 less any other manufacory Gentlemen
mind the first who suppressed the Northern
manufactures from treading your
JOS. WOLTERING
Raleigh, July IA, 1854. 69-sm.
MRS. ]. WOLTERING KEEPS CONSTANTLY
I'VE hand Conectionarys and fancy Goods also family
groceries, such Coffee Sugar. Moasses Ten Rice Bacon
&C.. &C..
China and glass ware. Come and see.
WILHELMINA WOLTERING.
Raleigh, July "A, 1854. 60-am.
Hay! Hay!! Hay!!!
- 30 Hhds dry and bright N O. Sugar landing this day.
and for sale low by
. Balm; HATToN & co.
, Portsmouth, Va, June 26, 1854. ST.
"7E COME AGAIN HARDWARE! HARD
w WARE!! At reduced prices also, Jail and Store
Locks warranted be picked broke open his
manufacture also Barn. Snoke-H House and Mill Locks
all reduced prices. Come and Guns Pistols &c. de-
JOS. WOLTERING.
Raleigh, July IA, 1854. 69-3m
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r;+d number of advertisements will be taken for the
naper but no deduction will be made on any but
ry will be inserted at
}rss than the regular charge .,;. g 70 1is
Professional business Cards not exceeding nTe neS S
NJ t x months or SO twelve months; or IN both pa
S f,r E q for six months, Sl5 for twelve months
The paper will be sent to advertisers 1or SIX no"
Subscribers and others who wish to send money
H. Editor can do so at all times, by mail, and at ms
10 Receipts for all will be promptly transmitted.
fatters to the Editor must come free OF postage
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sm,tb6e,d rem.,. s..,.,n.-v.


a FEMALE SEMINARY OF HIGH CHARACTER, Is
now in successful operation in the town of Smitheld
o. sne resldsnee Of Dr. TELEA1R under the management of
MISS GORSE and Miss GEOWEY, both graduates and
aaes OF finished and high literary and sci
entlnc attaninens Smheld is pleasantly situated
the eastern bank of Eeuse River within three miles ohe
Central Railroad and has for the eight or ten years.
been as healthy village other State.
The school has been established convenience Of
educating our daughters home, we atter
selves that young ladies disposed acquire
leges
We intend making the tuition favorable as prudeac
Will allow .zfN1s
SESSION FIVE MoxrHs. 5}i7.r
Elementary Branches, IL &s 90
Highest English Course, i9 90
Modern Languages, 10 90
Music on Piano-Ino chafre for instrhment.J 90 90
OlPainting, Is 90
ahtlng IN wafer Colors, s 06
wax Fruit and Fowers-Gmaterias furnished 12 90
Ura"lng ana Crayoning each, 4 90
MonOchromatics and Tissue Flowers escb on
Ornamental Seedle-Work - M
Board can be had in hebest houses So 90 per month
and washing can be obtained for 81 OU per month"; 1s
| during the fire season. '
Each pupil will charged in proportion the above rates.
from the time of entrance to the close session and NO
deduction will be made for Absence unless caused by
protractcd sickness. W. II. WATSON
WIN. HASTINGS
A. F. TELFAIR.
June 49, 1854. I027-2msw
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-AJR RRUSHES.-The most extensive variety OF
Hair Brushes in this City, may be seen and bought
1-orv chpan at p F. Pescud's DRUG S1ofNh'
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p, F. Pc G U ID
nnrAn DRUGGIST.

-7HoLEsALE AND RETAIL DRTGGIST, DFIT{HS ST
w Raleigh, N Is NOW p HF and tSe nle Fno
iy Increasing demand having justified his purchasing
many articles original which he has ner,O pre
dnted Inducements his friends and customers 10 tne
adehe will sell the most popular Patent snarS spd
the nnbc generally give his stock and prices an exan
nation before sending their orders North OF ese"her
March 1854.
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Hats Hats :! Fail Fashions.

Hats Hats !! FAN Fashions.
WNT HI. & r. s. TUCKER RESPECTFULLY
w Q announce to their customers and the
public they have just received Bebes STYLE
which unrivaled for durability and elegance Fashion
able guaranteed, we'll good fits Call their spa
Store Fayetteville Street. and be accommodated
with good article Beebe finish and fashionable fits
the watchwords by which, in this lne expect only
accommodate heads, but generally to go-ahead
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Advertisements not exceeding fourier Es t. Will 10 be saa I
insertion of greater length in proportion
dSrtsemens inserted in the standard W
% also for ADVERTISING BY THE YEAR are as follows:
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MHUSTARD.-Af further supply of London Mustard
lY of very superior quality, just received at atc11Dc
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Natb-Carnlina Stanhdrh
70 prp11sHED WEEKLY sEMI-wEEKLY By
n Il
WILLIAM w. II o L D E N ,
EDITOR AND PRoPRIEToR.

,,,,p,,s OF THE wEEKhY-7Ioo Dollars per an"uno,
FEkmo Fslo or within the first month Two Dollars and
IF v cents be delayed T ihs anf me e
subscribing. 1890 >, - r,,u., 49,
TERMS OF THE SEMI-WEEKLY-F1u 0t TDo1grs Ts, per
in advance or within the first month"; -Four Dollars
G"a H. ents if payment be delayed six months and Five
ana if not paid within months from the time OF sub
scribing
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THNABLE SALT.-VERY FINE AND WHITE ii
Il small bags, in store and for sale by -
WILLIAMS & HAYWOOD.
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CHEWING TOBACCO.-I have seven brands IDS OF OF
the finest qualities of Chewing Tobacco, one OF winch
is nut up by Y E. p Jones' claimed the Premium at
our State Fair for packages lots to suit the trade
bv p. F. PESCUD.
Novanobar 101-
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WNAINTS AND OILS.-A VERY LARGE SUPPLY
II all kinds of PAINTS, OILs, and VARN1sHEs to hand
and sale lower than be bought elsewhere on the
most accommodating terms by T. F. PESCOD.
Sent
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&EIDLETZ POWDERS.-A supply OF very suPa
~ loi '''' " p F. PESCUD.
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~ORN STARCH.-A FRESH SUPPLY JUST RE
~ CEIVED at the Drug Store of - -
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TXTRACTS FOR RFLAVORING.-Rose, Vanilla
h Orange, Lemon Butter Almond Cinnamon and Pine
Apple in store and for sale by ~
WILLIAMS & HAYWOOD.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-12-09
The Michigan Moth0dist Conference on Slave
~.

~.
At its recent session, the Methodist Episcopal
Conference Of Michigan took the following action
concerning slavery
American slavery is an invasion Of the rights Al
God; It Is infraction OF the eternal law Of Jehe
veh; 1t wages war with the administ, alton Of d.
vine justice and goodness; it is opposed throughout
TO the spirit and teachings Of the Bible IL s dis-
tracing and dividing, is not destroying, ths
churches Of Christ in this lapd; it is subversve 0f
all the true interests Of the nation, and In its
present alarmingy aggressive movements, u
and republican government wherefore, resolved b.
this Conferences:
/. That we share fully the general indignation
agtsting all the free States, created by the 10
peal Of the Missouri compromise, by which II II
made possible that Of the farest portions Of the
national domain, once consecrated by Q solemn act
of legislation to freedom forever, may become the
ss could not be introduced into any other civilized
country upon th face OF the earth.
2 That we view with the deepest adherence the
operations of the Fuuitive Slave law, and VIII use
all proper means wbstever TO contribute TO the for
nation OF such public opinion as will peromptod-
y and absolutely demand its repeal by the Lationai
Congress.
g. That we are panied at the very thought that
slavehol iing-voluntary and mercenary-exists In
the M. Il. Church, and that will exert cur utmost
influence to augment the existing amount OF anti
slavery sentiment in the Churcn to such an intea-
sity OF advancing power will efecually, through
the proper channels Of ecclesiastical action t0taV
sever the evils of slavery from our Zion.
A. That we are In favor Of the next General Con-
ference enacting such rule of discipline as viii d.
rtciy operate to exclude all shareholders from ~
NJ. L. Church.
Acting ON the Troy Conference resolution wAs
postponed for one year.
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LONDON MONEY MARKET.

TUESDAY EVENING, Nov. 81, 1854.
The quotation of gold at Paris is about per mile dis
according to the last tariff, which, at the Eng
lsh Mint price of f3 lis 10ad per for standard
gold, gives an exchange Of 25141s and the exchange
ut Paris London at short being 25.07l, it follows
mat god is about 02S per cent dearer in Paris than in
London BY advces from Hamburg, the price of geld is
423t per mark which, at the Edglish Mint price OF E3
IT'S 10isd. per ounce for standard gold, gives
change OF 1341 and the exchange at Hamburg on Lon
con at short being 133 1t follows that gold is 030 per
cent dearer in Hamburg than in London The Of
oxchange at New York London for bills At go days
ngand and America being ios s34o per cent Il follows
at The exchange Is nominay OH per cent in favor of
England and after making alowancefor charges OF .rans
port and difference of interest the psesent rate leaves
trpg profit the importation of gold from the United
states The English funds have again shown increased
brmness although an advance which occurred in the
morning not maintained. Consols for money opened
at the quotation Of last cvening-namely, 9lH to ,
and under the influence Of speculative purchases as
well as OF some demand for stock the part of the
public advanced to e17s The accounts of the severe
less Of officers sustained at the battle of lnkermann then
price but the market at the close still had good ap
earance For the 7h OF December bargains took place
& % a. s
nues Ak India stock, 3si to ass India Bonds, ss to
lis. and Exchequer. bills, Is. to 5s. premium.
The market at Mark lane the Goth was less
buoyant, and wheat could not be cleared off, although
oGcred at abatement of 2s per quarter. Little
done in foreign wheat. Flour moved off slowly, and
american barrels rather lower Barley 2s lower;
oats Cd. to Is.
AZ the Liverpool market wheat was difficult to
se al ID. to Id per 20 lbs. decline Indian Is
lower. Flour Is. per bbi lower.
The reports from the English manufacturing districts
show a continued tendency 70 inactivity and caution.
At Manchester the demand was less than the supply
and prices we're lower. At Birmingham, in the iron
market although quotations noninally unsltered
purchases could in be made reduced terms
Orders from the United States increased At Not
tingham there rather less depression The woolen
districts less satisfactory. The Irish linen market
WAS better.
The money market In London unchanged Con
sos had improved to VI Turkish scrip also bet
ter, at b54 discount
Liverpool cotton market fat. Prices in favor OF the
buyer on the Goth, when the sales amounted to 900
bales. Sales 2Jst, 5000 bales.