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Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-06-19

LAUNCH or HIP-or-WAR.-The United
States steam-frigate Merrmac, one Of the SIX
war vessels ordered to be built by our Govern
ment, was launched at the Charleston Mass.)
Navy Yard on Thursday. The keel of tho ship
was laid in July Of last year. She is built in the
Strongest manner, chiefly Of lve-oak timber and
plank, and there has been used in her hull $780,
TAO pounds Of iron, and 1879, 77s pounds of bolt
copper. Her dimensions are $500 tons, carper-
tiers measurement. She is 10 be propelled on
the screw principle, with Griffth's patent pro
peler, having two blades of IL feet diameter
Her engine, it is supposed, will be of 800 horse
power Notwithstanding her means of steam
propulsion, she will have ample provision for
sails. Her mainmast will measure above the
spar-deck &c feet inches; length of masthead
10 feet inches; topmast SO feet; masthead 10
feet 10 inches; main-topgallant mast "a feet;
royal-mast % feet. The fore-mast, miain-mast,
&C., will be in proportion. A suit of her sails
will contain IL $3.50 yards Of canvass covering an
area Of 5S,372 square feet--BaH Amer.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-06-19

which was TO have taken place last night, at
Carusis Saloon has been unavoidably postponed
until Friday next, at which time, we are assured,
there will be no disappointment.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-06-19
FLINT,s HOTEL

PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE,
WASHINGTON CITY
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1855-03-17
4 CAROLINA STANDARD. SATURDAY.. MARCH II. 1856;
nsA.Ac PRoCToR. MERcHANY Pr

ISAAC PROCTOR, MERCHANT ~ s
seee0r to 050e5 d Pr0cor,) Would
to his patrons and the public rs
Northern cities that he is now
Winter supplies of Cloths Cassimeres and
ishne Goods and Ready Clothing which being Dougns
for cash. he is enabled offer at very low rates
He has now in store at the old stand opposite tne ros
Office, =, u :. e,,c, Cloths
~ of various goods. .1f & - ~. cf oil
Superine French, English and American 90 y ca
prices, plain and fancy. !, :, ..soa.s
SuperiHe black Satins and Creme ines
Plain and cured and fancy silk festings
Fine rich silk Cuttings for
Plain and figured Plush Velvets, very rich s....
FURNISHING GooDsA complete assortment CONSISTING u
Superfne plain and fancy dress Shirts
q 3-py Collars, large variety.
Canton Flannel, blcached Drill. 80
Merino and silk Under-shrts and Drawers.
SILK cotton and nnerino plain and fancy Hosiery.
Gloves very superior kid, black, white and fancy,
Cryas black and fancy and rich 1or
g and parties. Ks
Stocks black white and fancy, with and without ties
Suspenders, Dressing Gowns &c ,,..
fact everything necessary for gentleman cenpee
outfit. -. !. a, ~. >
With sincere thanks his patrons for the lib
eal encouragement heretofore extended to him. ne
attention to their wants. and deterhilo 70 Pee
merit its continuance ss,s
Gentlemen furnishing their goods to be
rely upon receiving the care and ateh1oh as
though sold by himself
The latest Paris London fashions just received
. Cutting and repairing done promptly at all times.
He will remind those indebted Six months time Is allowed
to puncual Those in longer than the
above will please call and close their accounts either
by cash or note, and oblge lSAAC fhoOlOn.
Raleigh, Oct 18th, 1865. VI b..
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spRING, 1855.
Boz1ingbroob st. Sycamore 81

Bo1Lin05rook sycamore 90.
MUIR & sTEVENss
UMPORTERs AND DEALERS IN CHINA, GLASS,
III EarthenWare Looking Glasses, britannia and Plated
Ware Fancy Goods of Bollingbrook ana oyca
more streets, Petersburg, Virginia. -.
The subscribers receiving from Europe OF ,ner
own Importation per ships Isaac Wright Undefwrgnter
Wyoming, Constantine and Driver large STOCK OF
Goods comprising all articles usually found IN establish
ments of their kind Among which are
French and English China Dinner and Tea Sets, some
very fine and pattern and style; also, White Granite
{ and Printed Dinner and Tea Sets. -
French and English China, bite Granite, Printed WI,
low Marble Flowing Blue Mulberry, Colored and Edged
Plates and Dishes China Lava Iron Stone, White Granite
Lusfre Marble Hunting, PEARL Colored Dipped and other
STYLES of Pitchers Basins and Ewers Bowls Mugs Coee
and Tea Pots of all descriptions. S 81 81
Glass Ware (of all styles embracing Goblets Tumbler
Wine Glasses Decantes Salvers Naples Bowls Ceiees
Pitchers Salts Vnegars, Peppers, Mustards Spoon Glass
es Finger Bowls Lamps, Flower and Lamp Shades Sugars
Colognes Butter Bottles Julep Tubes Curtain Pins Cup
Plates Paper Weights Syrup Bottles Candlestcks
Looking Gasses.-Fne French Plated Mirrors Gilt and
Mahogany Frame do, Swing, Ring and Pocket do
Britannia and Plated Ware, Tea Ware, Coees, ltchers
Lamps and Casters
Stone Ware of all descriptions Walters, Fancy Goods
&C. respectfully the attention OF the
North Carolina Virginia merchants and the public gen
orally feeling confident that they prepared to offer great
Inducements both quality of goods and price They are
determined to sell low any house North or South
MUIR & STEVENS.
March 9 1879 30-2m.
N. B-Particular attention paid to packing.
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Public No. 5.

AN ACT to authorize the issue of patents to LANDS IN any
4s--S State Territory in certain cases.
Be 1t enacted By tile Senate and House OF M
of the Uiged States of America Congress assembled That
in any claim land in any State Territory which
has heretofore been confirmed and in which pro-
vision by conrmatory stuute for the issue OF
patents shall and may be lawful when surveys for the
land have been or may hereafter be made to issue patents
the claims confirmed, upon the presentation to the
Commissioner of the General Land Office OF pas OF survey
duly approved by the general of State
Territory be found correct by the said Com
missioner roOded That such patents shall only operate
REIMBURSEMENT of title the part of the United States
and shall in interfere with any valid adverse
right if such exist to the land be construed to
preclude legal investigation and decision by the proper
judicial tribunal between adverse claimants to the same land
Approved December %, 1854
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TPuh1ic No 9

JOINT RESOLUTION for the appointment of Regents in
the Smithsonian Institution.
esOUed blythe Senate and House Of Rpresentatigss OF the
United States of america Congress assembled, That the
vacancies in the Board Regents of the
tuition of the class other than members of Congress- be
filled by the reapponment of the late ncumbents viz Ru
s Choate of Massachusetts, and Gideon Hawley of New
York
Approved December %, 1854
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RY AUTHORITY.
: nuE INITEn srATEs.

LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES.
Passed at The second session the 7rtyird Congress OF
so 80 the United States
Public No. ].
JOINT RESOLUTION to modify or change the original
plan of the custom-house at New Orleans.
IS Resolued enacted By the Senate and House
Of United States of Aerica in Congress Gsseoa I6a1
leans customhouse March third eighteen hundred ana
ffy-one August thiry6rs eighteen hundred ana MY
two and March third eighteen hundred and hfyhree be
SO modified as to allow the substitution OF wroughron
beams with segmenal brick arches instead OF the present
heavy groned the upper story and also tha IN
stead Of the marble roof contemplated by the original pan
authority be given substitute such other suitable he
proof roof found best calculated to reeve the
walls from superfuous weisght
Approved December 10, 1854
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First Premium Blank Books.
mo. h. EGE.

YSycamore St., Petersburg Va, next to PanniI1 SonsJ
"AS CONSTANTLY ON HAND, OF HIS OWN MAN
uacture and makes order all Sizes styles and prices
Ledgers Journals Botters, Cash. Railroad Bank books
&C., &c.
Neatly ruled to any pattern having an improved ruling
machine and having obtained the first prize at the Fair of
the Union Agricultural Society Virginia and North Caro-
lima continuance of the generous patronage
heretofore extended to him.
Call and examine.
sY7 Northern prices.
Petersburg, March 2, 1855. 30-tt
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Bricks Bricksll Bricks =

Brlcks Bricks Bricks !! /!
THNHE SUBSCRIBERS HAVING MADE PERMANENT
II arrangements for carrying the BRICK-MAKING
business on an extensive SCALE are noy prepared
tract for the delivery during the ensuing season. of from
to ta0o million of Bricks of the best quality and at such
prices as. will defy all competition. 49,.
Orders from distance will be promptly attended to- and
bricks delivered at either of the Depots desired
Raleigh, March z, 1856 .T slss4- - 3oNtf $
- Register copy. s4s- 49, - 1R5e2s IS 81
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Public No. 81

"A RESOLUTION providing for the eng avng lithoerapb
ing and publishing of drawings maps charts or other
papers for Congress.
ReolCed By the Senate and House of Representatives of the
United States Of Azaetca IN Cgress assembled That here
after when charts maps, diagrams views or other en-
Cravings shall be required illustrate document or
derea to be printed by either house of Congress-
snail be procured by the Superintendent of the
fuplc frnng under the supervision and direction of
such COMMITTEES as the house ordering the printing any
SEC = dnd be 1t further enacted That the paper
sa ior tne execution of all such engraving shall be
a N same manner and under the regulations and
TestrcLons as are now provided by August
egneen hundred and ffty-two for the obtainment
ssG g. 4ga6s 1ucther reSo5ced That all plates which
house OF Congress and under charge of the Sere
the Senate or Clerk of the House
Printing Z - u Z uDlic
Approved Jan. 49, 1855 .z-se6
TO be eoatinued9
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WATSON & BOOTH,
UphOIStererS and Paper Hangers.

FAYETTEVILLE ST.. Opposite the Post Offee
HAVING ESTABLISHED THEMSELVES IN THE
City of Raleigh, will keep constantly hand large
w GU Te1oet, Satin, and Comma" geers,
and borders to of which they will put up the
neatcst manner, both in town and country.
Window Curtains Cornices, Shades, Curtain Bands Tas,
els, Cords, Gimps &c, Hair and Shuck Mattresses and
Lounges Floor and Table Oil Cloths, &c, all of which will
be disposed of at the lowest prices.
WM. WATSON. JoEsPH BooTH.
Dec 10 1854. E-3mnd
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PINEY POINT LINE TO BALTIMORE
ON SUNDAY OF EACH WEEK.
ONLY

THNHE PUBLIC ARE HEREBY INFORMED THAT
Il the comfortable Steamer MARYLAND, Captain Chas.
E. Mitchell, having been entirely rcted enlarged and
proved in respect is the route between Pc
te!sburg and Baltimore once weekly.
Passengers by this agreeable and economical line will
leave Petersburg by the Morning Tram Sunday of each
week at AZ O'Clock, A. NJ, and reach Baltimore in the
of the night, thus securing connection with the
different lines Of Baltimore the following morning
direction.
Returning, passengers viii leave Baltimore the after
of Wednesday of each week O'Clock, p. NJ, and
arrive at Petersburg by special tain at early hour
next evening
Fare in either direction, 81 Forward Cabin passengers
price, but with meals board of the Mary
land included
Fare for first class passengers between Baltimore and
Philadelphia, by the New Castle and Frenchown lne 81
81; for second class do 81 51makrg the whole fare from
Petersburg to Philadelphia, by this agreeable line, Sc
only for the first class passengers and 81 30 for second
class d including meals for the latter board the steam
Maryland
For further particulars through tickets apply the
Office of the Richmond Petersburg and Potomac Rail Road
Company.
RICHARD FURT, JR Ticket Agent.
p S-Fare to Piney Point, with privilege of returning
at any time during the boat season, 81 only.
II. F., JR. Ticket Agent.
February 81, 1856. 39-tf.
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LOOK OUT FOR FRESH FISH !
IL. Now they Come.

ID UN! TO w. HI. PUTNEY,S FISH AND
IA Provision Store, every Tuesday, Thursday and Sat
urday evenings the arrival of the cars and by of
his CORN-FED-SHAD. ~ee -
call them eornsad, because they very fat and
receive them almost utterng they brought through
by Adams Cos Express in few hours =
Don't forget it. that all exception,
purchased OF me w. H. PgTNEY.
March 9, 1855. 20 s. s37---3t (:
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n ATE PUBLICATIONS.-N BRACKEN
q Iale of forty ago. by Annie Chambers Bradford
Pride and Prejudice novel by Miss Austen author of
d" Sense and Sensibity, Emma, Persuasion" &c. &C.
The Pride of Life, by Lady Scott.
Amabe, a family history, by Elizabeth Wormery.
The Sons of the Sires
Paul and julia by j. G.. Ptrat
The Singers Companion.
illustrations of Genius its relations culture
and Society by Henry Giles. For sale bv
W. L. FOMEROY.
March 5, 1855. 30
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PROPOSALS FOR PUBLISHING
In the Town of Warrenton, Memberships,
A WEEKLY NEwsPAPER, TO BE ENTITLED
THE TRUE A M ERICA N.

nSHE OBJECT IN COMMENCING A PAPER IN
this place is of two-fod characte Isl 10 9 M
DEMOCRATIC PARTY, as given to us by JEFFERSON
and PoLk and now so faithfully carried by President
PIERCE We maintain that it is the doctrine OF the True
ors Rights party which has for its object the strict full
ment of the Constitution gave birth to the opPo-
ton of the Alien and Sedton Lawsa party which does
not build up section interest to the manifest injury
of another party which declares its principles in
the open day. lays bare its designs to the
ofthe American People In CARRYING out these "GMs
aTHE TRUE AMERGcAS" wili oppose all and every
secret political association be it of whatsoever name or
spring from whatsoever party but MAINTAIN 1he ue
doctrine that the people are capable OF err
associations, to fulfil thus great design u;o,,,t,
raj Commercial Mechanical and all other interests Of
North Carolina and give healthy tone to the moral con
cation but carrying this desirable object by Precep
and EXAMPLE. n,,-, ,,,,,,o NJ, I'll, not b.
opened to personal private controversy but always
ready give to political opponents, an opportunity to
~ The Paper will be published Weekly, with New
Press and Type at Two Do14R per annu Ray eEDn IN
ton twelve months and will be issued the First week
III may i'''' HENRY l. MACON CO.
= Editors throughout the State most respectfully
requested to copy the above.
NEw BooKs.-A REPUTATION OF MINERS
L
D., L. L. D., Bishop of Vermont c, &c.,,
Mile Stones in our Life Journey:-by Saml 0sgood.
Humanity of the CitE.by the Rev E. H ChaPpn: T.,
peror Napoleon-by the Count DeIas Cases. vols IL mo-
Party leaders,-by JOS g. Baldwin, author OF 1.-THE
Flush Times 1880 -
NV Courtshp and its Consequences,-by Wikof.
The World a Workshop,-by Ewbank
The News-boy
Hears-easeEby the author of "The Heir of Redclyfe
Later Years by the author of "The Old House by the
River" -. ,
Wood-notes; Or Carolina Carols collection of North
Carolina Poetry. ~
Avilon and other talcs,--hy the author of "Oive,"
For sale by
W. L. POMEROY.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1855-03-17

New Bakery and Candy Mandatory.
MFRS. III r. DIE DESIRES TO SAY TO THE
public that she has recently employed superior Ba-
ker and Candy Maker She will keep constantly for sale
Cakes and Candies of great Variety,
and prepared orders for cake for dinners
and parties Families and hotels be supplied with any
kind o any quality of desserts.
She will fill orders for Candy at wholesale, and forward
it to any part of the State.
Raleigh, Nov 81, 1854. 3-tf.
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THE STATE FAIR!

E l.. HARDING WOULD RESPECTFULLY IN
lie form those contemplating visit to the annual Ag1l
cultural Fair held in October that he has selected
with immediate reference to their wants and Wishes the
Largest and carried assortment of
READY-MADE CLOTHING
that it has ever been his pleasure to exhibit
He would therefore, suggest the two important consider
from WELL ESTABLISHED CLOTHING EMPORIUM RALEIGH,
as good garments be made to ORDER at as ces
as can be sold elsewhere.
EDWARD L. HARDING,
Fayetteville Street,
Raleigh, n. c.
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X 49, 3 .s.~rx,.a s-y.r.-
7HE HIGEsT PB Al G sanu mH exhibition Xii in
Mechanics Institu Ct us and promo
u ond o
The propiS3 ssns IF their celebrated
call the S further the n nifs
fuential and highly ssssiony OF some Of most S in
mond s,ie citizens of theC City of Rich
iehnies nEDEeAn FOuNDRr,l
II gives us pleasure to state, tths sober so, 1854
nss Ha
pleased to learn that they are receiyng liberal pare much
ANDERSON DELANY & mage.
Ga
Saws manufactured here by Messrs Toand Burger and
take pleasure saying we have not heard compantOf
We keep an assortment of all the different kinds ofSa
en 4 Rp Hand Pane md Web Saws r w. Gross T
pecty ask the attention of the Pubic to these Goods
iff{ e are @aaf FIJI s1bs
and they sold low similar goods can be purchased
- :. - - 80. SMITH & HARDWOOD,
Dealers in Harware, &c. No IS Main St.
EAGLE FOUNDRY OFFICE
Richmond, ed August 1854 I
MEssRs. ToLAND & BURGER
Gentene. It gives me pleasure to be enabled state
that the Circular Saws have obtained from for the
use my mills, of very superior quality, have
given entire satisfaction customers IN every instance
and do not hesitate TO pronounce hen equal IN
pec not superior to those of any other manufactmy
within my knowledge, and confidently recommend
''''''' : - p'.,o p. RAIN.
EAGLE FOUNDRY,
Richmond, 30th August, 1854.
MEssRs. ToLAND & BERGER:
enteme-I have put in operation, since my connection
with the above establishment several of your Circular
Saws they perform well and would recommend them
~ : JOHN CLARKE, Sanger.
TERMS OF WARRANTY.
All Saws manufactured by and stamped Toand and Bur.
GER fully warranted including temper truth and sound
We challenge the production of single instance in which
we have failed to make good Warranty. Purchasers
will recollect that other manufacturers give full War
ranty, either in Europe or America
Letters of inquiry promptly answered.
TOLAND & BURGER
Richmond, Feb. 2, 1855. 21-6msw
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&Kn REWARD.-RANAwAY FROM THE
SDe0O subscriber, residing about miles from
Morris on the old stage read leading Raleigh Chap
e. HILL about the 10th of last January named
bly, stout and has The left eye extending partly
across the forehead speaks quick when spoken to- but
sometimes stammers little He is believed to in the
Edwards neighborhood Chatham county, about the
plantation OF Rufus Jones' of Wake, who his wi e
for his confinement in any jail that get him again. A
F. o. is Morrisyille, Wake county.
Feb. "a, 1855 s7-5t
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Wilmington and Weldon N. c. r. r. Through
FreightS,

Eng. &. SuPT's OFFICE w. &. w. R.Rl
Wilmington, n c., Feb. 10th, 1855.
NREIGHTS from Wilmington or any Station on the
H Wa. w. r. r. to any Station on The North Carolina
R. R.. and also from any Station the NJ c. r. R. Viii
mington other points on the w. W. r. r., will be
transhpped and forwarded from Goldsbororee Of CHARGE
for t1unssAipnaent, dc.
By the 18Th of March next arrangements will be made
by which Goods and produce from the interior for ship
from, be sold in Wilmington, and also from Sea
for the INTERIOR will be delivered received the
panys wharf and forwarded free of charge for wharfage
drayage. -
S. L. FREMONT Supt
Feb 13, 1855. 2+3nI
Distance from Wilmington to Raleigh by Railroad l3
miles, from Raleigh to Portsmouth, Va, l7619-dference
As miles.
Freight on a barrel of Flour from Orange to Whining
ton is 20 cents less than it is from Orange to Portsmouth,
Va.
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VWIHE NORTH CAROLINA ARATOR.-TH

Il UNDERSIGNED proposes to publish a journal, in
the City of Raleigh be devoted to the great interests of
the Farmers and Mechanics Of North Carolina under the
above title. 1t will be issued monthly, in neat and
venient form for reading and preservation at dollar
per annum payable In dddDnce
leading object of the ARAToR will be to select from the
numerous periodicals of the country whatever may be
deemed solid and good, well suited section and cal
cuated aid Farmers and Mechanics in the march of
improvement. The results of experience among
citizens will also be carefully sought and brought to light
and the contributions of enerprising and skf
practical given the public with summary of gen.
era and the of the markets.
The true policy and interests of North Carolina will al
be motto and if the friends of the im
provement shall be disposed to favor the enterprise
respectfully solicit their names and their aid in procuring
subscribers.
Our friends will please forward all the they
get by the st of February and keep the Prospectus for
further efforts Payment will be required receipt the
first number, which, if encouraged, will be issued by the
LIST of March.
THOS. ]. LEMAY.
RALEIGH. Lanuary
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~" H. Ia R. s. TICKER MOUND RESPEc

Wv fully inform their friends and the public that
of their firm has just returned from New York and P
dephia where they made additional purchases staple
and fancy Dry Goods Hats Shoes, and Groceries Having
purchased goods reduced prices enabled to fur
nish our patrons at unprecedented cheap rates.
N. BA choice lot of Furs Comforts, Umbrellas Over
Shoes, &C., &c.
Raleigh, Nov. 90 1854. 14-
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The Rev. John Cummings Works.
CUMMINGS APOCALYPTIC SKETCHES OR LEG
otures on the Book of Revelaton-1st and I'd series.
Cummings Prophetic Studies Lectures on the Book
of Daniel.
Cumming Minor Works first SERIES This volume con-
tains the following The Finger of God Christ
over, the Comforter.
Cummings Minor Works, second series. This volume
contains the following: Message from God the Great
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R EPORT CORRECTED.-In consequence OF
n p proposals made to at the last Fair at Raleigh
lated that win stand my horse SARPEDoN that place
5ne ensuing spring woad inform those interested thai
ne VIII remain at my stable this seasons Those desiring
further information will please address me at Wilton, Gran
gree, DC 5YH f. WYCHE
- FEB IA, 1855 23-w7t
Spirit of the Age copy.