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LATE PUBLICATIONS,

LATE PUBLICATIONS.
SPEECHES AND ADDRESSES, BY THE HON.
- Henry W. Hilliard.
Life in California Mountains Mole Hills recollee-
tions of Burnt Journal by Frank Marry att.
Cone Cut Corners, by Benauly.
The Watchman.
The Slave of the Lamp BY VIM. North.
Turkey, Russia The Black Sea- and Circaasa. by Capt
Spencer.
Josey Pratts Progress Adventures in Philadelphia
Hose House, founded on facts, by H. G. Watson.
The Life of Napoleon Bonaparte, by John s. G. Abbott
Q vols. Octave
Lights and shadows of English life; ten nights in
Bar room, by Arthur. Our countryman; Brief Ne
moirs of Americans illustrated by lO3 portraits
by Binson ]. LOSING. For sale by
Il. D. TURNER.
N. c. Bookstore
Raleigh, July, 1855 7s-
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA-FRANKL1N
- COUNTY-Cour of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, June
Term 1855. Archibald Baker, John Hagood and wife julia
Ann Thomas Horton, Harriet Baker, Martha Ann Baker
and Calvin Pearce and wife Ruth Us0feen Read and wife
Mary Sidney Mabry and wife Jane, and Ira Freeman and
wife Elizabeth, Petition to sell Slaves.
1t appearing Court that Green Read Ira Freeman
and wife, Elizabeth and Sidney Mabry and wife, Jane de-
fen ans in this reside beyond the limits of the State
motion, it is ordered that publication be made the
North Carolina Standard paper published in the City Of
Raleigh for six weeks for the said defendants appear
Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions to be held
the county of Franklin at the Court House Louisburg
the second Monday of September then and there
to plead, answer demur, the will be heard
parte to them, and decree made accordingly.
Witness, Young Patterson, Clerk of said Court at
Office, the End Monday of june, A. D. 1855
Y. PATTERSON, elk.
July, 1855. pr. adv 1862. 6w.
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EAGLE EnrNnp,

EAGLE FOUNDRY
Richmond, 30th August, 1854
MEssRs ToLAND & BERGER:
Ge"tSenaen-l have put in operation since nv conp,
with the above establishment several of YOUR C;I
Saws; and they perform well and would Recommend b
to all in want of a good article. 'nen
JOHN CLARKE Sacuer.
TERMS OF WARRANTY, '"'
All Saws manufactured by and stamped ToIand and R
ger, are fully warranted including temper truth and Sd
- 'Od"u
We challenge the production of single instance in which
we have failed to make good Warranty Pprcbasu
will recoeet that no other manufacturers give fail War
faBty, either in Europe America " var
Letters of inquiry promptly answered.
TOLAND & BURGER
Richmond Feb. 2, 1855. 81 c,
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FOR SALE,
A highly valua BILE Water-poWer OIL a neverfaiIins
stream, with an abundant supply of water,
and near the Railroad.
TNHE SUBSCRIBER, INTENDING TO REMOVE
Il to the southwest, wishes to sell his
"a OIL, GRIST, AND SAW MILLS
situate Neuse River about miles northeast of the
city of Raleigh, and two and half miles from Huntsville
Depot on the Raleigh and CASTOR Railroad
Phemiu tract contains about thrty-wo of land
lying both sides of the river.
The OIL MILL is in perfect order its machinery is of
the most approved construction and capable produc
ing fifteen thousand gallons, per annurn, seed
nSeed and castor OIL There also attached it
Carvers largest size cotton gins and Fiji
teen years acquaintance with the oil making business JUS
titles him in the remark that of the profitable
and satisfactory that he has any knowedgeo Of
The SAW MILL rebuilt two years ago, and running
with HOchkisss vertical wheels surpassed by the
country and ready sale found for the lumber
mill.
The GRIST MILL has n large CUSTOM and being in
tcky settled and largely gran-growng neighbourhood
would with slight REPAIRS command custom yielding
SEQ barrels of toll corn year. while a small expense
uur mill could be attached it which would yield an an
nual toll of one thousand bushels of wheat.
more favourable opportunity for profitable invest
ment, in Wake county, has been presented. the
hands Of prudent and energetic man, who would give
them his personal attention. these mills would pay for
themselves in very short time
Raleigh, June 18th, 1855. eff
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PINEY POINT LINE TO BALTIMORE
ON SUNDAY OF EACH WEEK
FARE ONLY 81.

guyHE PUBLIC ARE HEREBY INFORMED THAT
the comfortable Steamer MARYLAND Captain Snas'
E. Mitchell having entirely reftted enlarged and IN
proved every respect on the route between e
tersburp and Baltimore once weekly 81,
Passengers by this agreeable and eeonSmea hae VIII
leave Petersburg by the Morning Tram Sunday OF each
week at AK O'Clock A. NJ, and reach Baltimore in the
course of the night thus securing connection WIN me
different lines of Baltimore the following morning In
any direction. - 49,, = .,.e.
Returning passengers will leave Baltimore on the after;
noon of Wednesday of each week, at O'clock T. and
arrive Petersburg by special train at an early hour
evening.
Fare in either direction 81 Forward Cabin passengers
same price, but with meals board of the steamer
land included. - ,.. -,
Fare for first class passengers between Baltimore and
Philadelphia by the New Castle and trenehtGW9 ne
50 for second do 81 50makng the whole fare from
Petersburg Philadelphia, by this agreeable line 80 81
only the first class passengers and 50 80 TOR second
do including meals for the latter on board steam
er Maryland.
For further particulars through tickets apply at the
Office of the Richmond Petersburg and Potomac Rail Road
Company. ~, ,,,-,n r.. ,.
p. S-Fare to Pney Point with privilege OF returning
at any time during the boat season, 81 only:
R. f, JR., Ticket Agent
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UNITED STATES MAIL,

TDROPOSALS FOR CARRYING THE MAILS OF
ao the United States from 1st day Of October 1852
oon june 1859 inclusive in the State of North Carolina
VIII be received at the Contract Office of the Post Office
a9R AnOs IN the city of Washington Until Monday, the
o606 FROM haegh BY Barcaysville. Averysboro kyles
LdhIaing, ana Msrys Garden, to Fayetteville, 62
Leave Raleigh daily at ~ p m;
- Arrive at Fayetteville next days by TX am;
Leave Fayetteville daily at D M: ~
Arrive at Raleigh next days BY 5 a M
For of bid guarantee, Certificate also Cor in
structons requirements advertisements inviting
proposals for mail service IN Virginia. North Carolina &C.
dated January 18th, 1855 : ;
JAMES CAMPBELI.
Posr OFFICE DEPARTMENT, July 81, 1855. N'N''~'
July %, 1850. 1oS5-w4w.
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DENTISTRY.

DRIP BABCOCK,
HIAVING PERMANENTLY LOCATED IN RALEIGH
AAhas taken and neatly inished Mr. Rou-
hacs store suitable to the reception of Ladies and Gentle
men. .,...- -
Thankful for the very liberal patronage bestowed upon
him, far he hopes by careful attention. and excellent
operations, to merit continuance of the same.
Teeth inserted from to full set WITH or without
artificial gums, and warranted.
DR.. is happy be able inform his patrons and all
others who have learned tooth need not
necessarily be lost because the exposed but NAV
be surely saved properly treated and filled in the best
manner
EXPERIENCES:
(BY PERMIssIoN.)
Rev Rev Dr. Mason, Raleigh, j Rev. Dr. seabury, Ny.
Rev. DR.. Smedes DIR. J. Parmly,
DR.. F. j. Haywood DIR. Geo. E. Halves
Hon. H. WaddelI, c. HILL Drs. Chase & Hacker. C1eo
Raleigh May 10, 1855. - 80 4s--tf
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First Premium Blank Books.

Sycamore ST., Petersburg, Va next to Pannn Sons)
HAS CONSTANTLY ON HAND, OF HIS OWN MAN
uacture and makes order all Sizes styles and prices
of Ledgers Journals Botters Cash. Railroad Bank books
&C., &c.
Neatly ruled to any pattern having improved ruling
machine; and having obtained the first prize at the Far OF
the Union Agricultural Society Virginia and North Caro-
lima would solicit continuance of the generous patronage
heretofore extended to him. ,.....-.
Call and examine
~ Northern prices
Petersburg, March q 1855. 3Q-f
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mo THE TURPENTINE MAKERS OF N

no THE TURPENTINE MAKERS OF n.
tools Cchppers roundshavss and woud
to the public that they manufacturing these tools
ensivey. Their workmen having been for many years
gg aSp Of
liver these tools at any points on the N c. r. and W.
quality and superior in adaptation for work North
ern manufacture and ask liberal share of public patron
age trusting that liberal Souherners will give preference to
All orders addressed to Jericho, N. c. will meet
L. & W. B. WHITFIELD.
a T THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE NORTH CAR
"A oina Mutual Insurance Company, held the 9Th
inst the following persons elected Directors and Off
GERS for the ensuing year. nIprcrops.
J. B. G. Roulhac Raleigh.
Henry D. Turner, do.
J. K Williams, do.
6: W. 5. Htatehings, Do do:
James 2. Jordan, do
James NJ. Towles. do.
James xfaH T +; asyt, N Msssi3ston
Joshua G.; Wright, Wilmington.
W W Griffin, Elizabeth City.
E F. y F e sa, Rly% %%at..o.,o.o,
HB. williams, Charlotte ieD''0'
Geo. A. Smths Milton.
Joseph White, Arson County.
Josh Boner, Salems
A T, s oFFSEk AsH 81 The COMPANY
H. B. Turner, 1;cs P SSs
John C. Partridge, Secretary
John II. Bryan, attorney.
j. Hersman, General agent.
John r. Williams,
7. II. Selby, Ececutige C6nanaittoe
C. W. d. Hutchings
This Company has been in successful operation
years and continues to take risks upon all classes of
perty in the State Except Steam Mills and Turpenne Dis
ueries) upon favorable terms. It's Policies
property amounting to 81 large portion of which
is in Country risks and its capital Seven Hun
dred Thousand Dollars, in bonds, properly secured.
The cost of Insurance upon the plan Com
pany has been less than third of per per
all grades of property embraced in operations
All communications in reference to insurance should be
addressed tc the Secretary, post paid
J.C. PARTRIDGE Soy.
Raleigh, June II, 1855. SIS
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Richmond Va. Oct. 90 185.

EAGLE FOUNDRY OFr,cp
#, Richmond, 22d August 1851
that the Circular Saws have obtained from Won ~ STATE
use of my mills of very superior quality and bn me
and do not hesitate pronounce them equal IN
pect if not superior to those of any other nanuctn
within my knowledge, and confidently reconmg
them to the public. Very respectfully, yours VI"
P. RAHM
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Will attend the County and Superior Courts of Wake,
Johnston Chatham and New Hanover He is to be found
at the Office formerly occupied by the late Hon. Will
Haywood, Jr.
: RaIeirh January g. 1884 16-w&sw6m.
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Notice to Travellers going North.
DASSENGERS GOING NORTH TO WELDON ARE
u informed THAI the Express train leaving Weldon will
only to Suffolk distance seventeen miles from Ports
mouth At Suffolk Steamer WILDE in readiness convey
passengers to Hampton Road Old Point and proceed
thence by the Bay Steamer to Baltimore thus avoiding all
intercourse with Norfolk and Portsmouth This
been adopted in consequence of any real danger
to aay all excitement and interruption to the
regular transportation of the mail and passengers
Passengers be assured that there
will be detention and that they will be taken from Wei
don to Baltimore in usual IT schedule time.
WIN. COLLINS, President,
Office Seaboard and R. R. R.
August Z, 1855. 75-H.
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TOWN LOT FOR SALE.

:. IOW n LOI FUR SALEs
RY VIRTUE OF DECREE OF THE COUNTY
- Court OF HEREFORD County, shall as administrator Of
bonn L. Taylor deceased, Saturday the 25h inst sell
to the highest bidder credit of six months the
ises the undivided interest of the said Taylor being
tn part thereof in lot parcel of ground in the City
Esq, and known as the Taylor lot.
Bond and security required of the purchaser.
ss-- $685. VIM e. BYNUM, Adfnr.
. =. s.y..,-- o..- By Pulaski Cowper,
AuSust = 1850. It'd.
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THE RICHMOND ENQUIRER.

THE RICHMOND ENQUIRER.
VA TTH THE VIEW OF EXTENDING THE CIR
w culation of the RICHM OND ENQUIRER in the
Southern States the Propreors have commenced the issue
of WEEYLY PAPER, which contains all the reading
matter of the Daily and Semi Weekly editions.
We need nothing of the political character of the
RICHMOND ENQUIRER, which is now what it a half
century ago We state that is the purpose of the
Editors devote all their energies the discussion of the
issues which Know Nohingsm has brought before the
country.
Daily Paper, per annum, 81
Semi-Weekly, D."
Weekly, " 2
TO CLUBS.
For six copies of the Daily, " 35
For six copies of the Semi-W Weekly, =" 25
For six copies of the Weekly, " 10
For fifteen copies of the Weekly, d" 25
Address
RITCHIB PRYOR & DUNNAvANT,
Richmond Va.
June 30, 1855. 1OS0-w3w.
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ED. GRAHAM HAYWOOD,
ond A ffNTnou aft T.Qu

ED. GRAHAM HAYWOOD,
Counsellor and Attorney at Law,
Will attend the County and Superior Courts of Wake,
Johnston Chatham and New Hanover He is to be found
at the office formerly occupied by the late Hon. Will H.
Raieigh, January 8, 1854. 1s-w6swsm:
JAMES J. IREDELL,
Attorney and Counsellor at Law,
Will attend to all business entrusted to him. the
of this and the adjoining Counties.
Raleigh, June 18th, 1858. EFT
WINSTON & CLARKE,
CounsellOrs and Attorneys at Law,
P. H. WINSTON WIN: j. CLARKE.
March 90, 1858. 81
Law COpartnership.
MILLER AND ROGERS,
ATTORNEYS AND CoUNSEG Z Al LAW
Will attend promptly to all business entrgstea to them
October i; %, 1854 ss-tf
A. M. McPHEETERs, & co.
FORWARDING hSb cGM GEsSeoGSs' MERCHANTS
Office ut No. 6, Roanoke Square,
R EGFFHEEN ck
THOMAS P. DEvEREux Esq, Halifax, N. G.
erS W. M9 ee, Prest Bank of the State of NC
W. r. JONES, Cashier Bank of Cape Fear.
I; OBJ. BRANCH, President Raleigh and CASTOR Road
Messrs. Reid Soutter
Pres't Farmers Blk Of Va. }
Messrs S Spence nee; & Reid, Baltimore
B. Blossom & Son, Neu0 York.
September 16, 1868. 81
LEWIS & KING,
Comm is 81 ON Merchants,
MOBILE, ALABAMA.
B. B. LEWIS, formerly of Franklin Co., N. G.
DR.. PEYToN KING, of Pckens Co., Ala
A. NJ Lewis. our authorized agent of Raleigh, N C.
KADER BIGGs & CO.,
GENERAL COMMISSION MERCHANTS,
7""'s's Nn maSfG 7& ~. Point
Resrsnees-Messrs E soodgocd Co., EP. Tabb Co..
s.on, n G.; COL J. B. G. Ronlhac, Raleigh, r. c. Lewis
October %. 1854. 9s-1V
Texas Real Estate Brokerage,
COLLECTING AND LAND AGENCY.
RAYMOND, FREEMAN & CO.,
ATTORNEYS AT LAW,
n. C. FREEMAN, n. C. RAYMOND. G.. FREEMAN
HOMES IN TEXAS, AND SAFE INVESTMENTS
LIE obtained through this Agency.
FIDELITY to the interests of NoN-residents.
REesrEes of land for SALE in all parts of the State full
LANDS located bought and sold
CLAIMS against the State individuals collected and adj
usted and remttances made by exchang New Orleans
or any of the northern cities, if desired
THOROUGH and intimate knowledge of the country and
the land SYSTEM insures locations and the best
titles.
ing items and useful hints al the Office Of this Agency
REGISTERS open for examination.
q Office in Congress Avenue. q,
May 20, 1854. SLY.
JOHN u. BYNUM,
Attorney and Counsellor at Law,
JACKSON n. C.
Will attend the Courts of Northampton Bertie Halifax
and Hartford Counties.
jackson, April Ii, 1855. 42-1y.
ANDREW J. STEDMAN,
Attorney at Law,
Having removed to Peterborough N C., will attend
ry the Courts of Chatham Moore and Harnett Counties
Pittsbro, April Is, 1855. s.. 90. Aft
A. VI. LEWIS,
Attorney and Counsellor at Law,
MAY BE FOUND, WHEN NOT ABSENT ON PRO
W. FESSIONAL BUSINESS, at his office his
dence north of the Capitol, Halifax Street -
Raleigh, July II, 1885. - 66--tf
DOMAINS & JOHNSTON,
GrOcers and Commission Merchants,
PETERSBURG, ,yA =
DOMAIN & Co.,
General Commission Merchants,
RICHMOND, VA.
June 1, 1855. Sly
" i E A nj LEA,
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WOME TRADE AND MANUFACTURES


u We have this day made arrangements with the
"ALPHA WOODEN MILLS of Orange County. as sole
the of FAKE for the sale OF their MERINOS
JEANS and KERSEYS and we invite the attention of our
and examination OF these articles
before purchasing elsewhere they are much better and
lower than the article of Northern manufacture We
will sell merchants at the factory prices in order that
they may have opportunity OF detailing for profit
To who have negroes cOthe 1t is their inter
est to procure these HOME MADE KERSEYS, they
made of better material and with twice the quantity of
Wool Call and look at them.
We will have in within few days, large lot of
the Pepper and Salt, Gray and Black, and Solid Black
NORTH CAROLINA CASHMERE, manufactured the
Rock ISLAND FACTORY Charlotte The Cassueres
durable and handsome and every gentleman in North Car
Gina should have a suit of them.
FALL STYLE HATS, -
FENHREE CASES OF BEEBE CO.'S HATS FOR
4 the Fall of 1885. By Express this day.
VI. H & R. S. TUCKER.
August 2, 1855. "A.
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remium Circular Saws

TWNHE HIGHEST PRIZE MEDAL Gf1EN
Mechanic's Institute at its recent annroi Al THk
held at klchmond Va for the encouragement and
ton OF American Manufactures awarded IN ~ Promo
Burger for specimens of their celebrated circular and
Saws '"t anu other
. The Proprietors beg respectfully to call the f,rtb
ton of Merchants Founders, Mill men and th aten
generally, to the concurrent testimony of some ~ public
Huential and highly respectable citizens of the Civ S IN
mond. ~ 0i'y o1 Rich
Richmond, October 40 rcH'H
1t gives us pleasure to state that the Ricbr,rf; J
Saws OF Messrs Toand Burger, have proved enm made
we have used We recommend these gentlemen t 10 any
desire to encourage enterprise at home and o Who
pleased to learn that they are receiving liberal much
ANDERSON DELANyp &S,i image.
Richmond Va. Oct 80. 1884
The undersigned have sold thirty or more Iar1 -?
Saws manufactured here by Messis Toland E cular
we take pleasure in saying we have heard and
that we have sold iplalntOf
We keepan assortment of all the different kinds TX,
they make, viz Circular Saws all sizes Mill Pt saws
Gut Rip, Hand, Panel, Wood and Web Saws rE Gross
peetfuly ask the attention of the Public to tbes fe
they are made in Virginia are warranted in every
If they do not give full satisfaction they can he
and they are sold low similar goods be purc6a
the United States. ~ purchased IN
Dealer. IN u.r,,.,. e. NJ SMITH & HARDWOOD,
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NORTH CAROLINA INSTITUTION FOR
THE DEAF AND DUMB AND THE
BLIND.
TNNHE NEXT SESSION OF THIS INSTITUTION
IL will commence on the first Monday in September 1t
is important that pupils should be punctua in their
attendance at the beginning of the session.
Applications for admission. &C. should be made to
VIM. d. COOKE, Principal.
August 7, 1865. 49,. -...- =. 3, 74--5t.
NTOTICE-THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS WILL
receive proposals for furnishing the Lunatic Asylum
with thousand cords of seasoned and
do of Oak Wood. deliverable at the Asylum in the months
of October and November.
Bids furnish the whole portion of each kind
icited. Address 80, -.
'EDW'D. C. FISHER,
.-- ~ Superintendent L. A.
July 25 1865. T0-swtd.
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JAMES j. IREDELL,
Attorney and Counsellor at Law,
RALEIGH, N. c.,
Will attend to all business entrusted to him. in the Court
of this and the adjoining Counties.
Ofce-fhe occupied by the late Hon. James lrede
RALEIGH lime 18th 1S53 eft
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NEW JEWELRY STORE.
CHARLES II. THOMPSON

NEOIICE.-Was taken up and committed to Jail in
Ia the County OF Nash on June 18th 1854 a nero
man who his name is TOM and belongs the hers
OF Billy Fosters, deceased Tom from his Appearance
seems to be about years age black complex
ION and has mUe than an Ordinary space between Of
pay prison charges and take him away or he will be dis
posed OF according to law. \. r. BAINlS
Aug. 1-w1f. Sbnr;F
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LEWIS & KING,
Com m is 81 ON Merch an t

MOBILE, ALABAMA.
B. B. LEWIS, formerly of Franklin Co., N. G..
Dr. PEYToN KING, of Pickens Co.. Ala.
A. NJ Lewis, authorized agent of Raleigh, N. G..
June,6, 1854. S.
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KADER BIGGS & CO.,
GENERAL COMMISSION MERCHANTS
IUnis's Wharf, I6aon Point,
Norfolk, Va.
References Bloodgood & Co., E. P. Tabb, Co.,
and Aexr Bell, Esq, Norfolk Hon. Asa Bggs, William
ston, N. c.; Col. J. B. G. Roulhac, Raleigh, n. c. Lewis
Thompson. Esq, Hotel, N. c.
October %, 1854. 96-1Y
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Bricks Bricks :! Bricks!!!
VHNHE SUBSCRIBERS HAVING MADE PERMANENT
IL arrangements for carrying the BRICk-MAhING
business on an extensive SCALE prepared
tract for the delivery during the ensuing season. of from
one to tsco million OF Bricks of the best guilty and such
prices as will defy all competition.
Orders from distance will be PROMPTLY attended to and
bricks delivered at either of the Depots if desired
GEO. T. COOKE & co.
Raleigh March T. 1855. 3OEtf
- Register copy.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-06-23

Harnum and His Baby Show.

The most disgusting exhibition ever
made by this Prince Of Humbugs, is the
Baby Show. He will, however, clear
about nine thousand dollars By il; and ev-
cry reader Of the Life Of Barnnm must be
satisfied that there is nothing SO disg listing
that for niue thousand dollars or one-ninih
Of that sum- he world not exhibit. lis
Joyce H-th and other impositiops upon
public credulity. complacently narrated in
his nausea,ing autobiography. were base
aud vile enough, in all conscience. but the
Baby Show transcends. in combined vul-
garity and meanness. all the previous ex.
plots of this coarse AMI mrrcenary show
man. What kind Of mothers are they.
Who are willing, for the Aake Of u few dol
lars, to make such an exhibition Of their
own children! What kind Of people. who
flock by tens Of thousands to see parcel
Of fat babies. when they can be seen and
heard in vast multi:udes at every corner,
and who crowd TO suffoca,ion a lecture
room TO hear silly woman deliver an ora
lion on tbs merits Of baby show' Sure
Iy, after such displays Of popular wisdom,
it is NOT to be wondered at that abolition
ism. and every other species Of fanaticism.
find so many yatarirs in this country, nor
that monarchists question the intellectual
capacity of our people for scli-govern.
ment.-Dispotch. i, asH=s5
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Suxpy SCHOOL COMMUNICATIVE
body closed its session in Lynchburg last
Thursday night. Thursday afternoon. in
teresting addresses were delivered BY Rev.
Messrs. Ladoux. Of Richmond; Griswold
of Baltimore, aud others. There were
eight different denominations represented
in the Convention. and committee was
appointed consisting Of one from each TO
prepare and publish an address to the peo-
pie Of Western and Southwestern Virgin
10. imp.essing upon them the necessity Of
energeric action in the establishment and
encouragement ofSundy Schools. Letters
were received from DR.. White and Major
J. L. I. Preston Of Lexingtcn, aud Hon
w. c. Rives. regrettins their inability to
attend and expressing their sympathy
with the eflolts Of the Convention. At
night, Dr.. Leroy NJ. Lee delivered an adj
dress on popular Ignorance. and col
lectiph' Of $500 was made tor the Sunday
School cause. The Convention then adj
iourned.-Pt. E1press. S