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PROSPECTUS OF
THE CAROLINA PENNANT.

THE newspaper press of this City being devoted princ
pay to the stale, Improbable and fiat subject OF Po
the undersigned have thought il would not prove aogei
unacceptable to the community to give them an
niy of patronizng enterprise which has Tor It's onc
the instruction and amusement of all classes, ages anu
sexes. With this purpose in view, throw our PENNANT
to the bveeze trusting that prosperous gales will soon walt
il into the port of success.
Whilst we shall not advocate, Democratic, Wing or
KnowNOthng measures offer ourselves as the organ
emily and boldly all subjscts motto being " oE,
PENDENT IN ALL THINGS-NEUTRAL IN NOTHING"
Wit humor, fun and amusement of all kinds will be our
special delight but shall expect at all times to be ready
to dof caps the public with view of contributing
share their instruction. An able OF writers OF
readers and effort will be spared to make the TENANT
fthe pretticst wtes neaeSt spcies most lnstruc
tive most entertaining and desirable of all the pub
LEGATIONS of the State. We shall know but the interests
of readers and the of the public we Sna
nothing but what will entertain readers, and we
shall hear nothing but what will make patrons our
frmest and tastes friends
Now, all and give helping hand We appeal
to clique faction have wirework for us
but look to the whole people, to all ages all classes all
for that which is the breath of the nostrs
of a newspaper enterprise.
The CAROLINA PENNANr win be issued every Thursday
morning, printed super-royal Sheet with 1air new
type, Mt the following low rates:
Single subscribers 81 90 annum invariably in ad-
payment delayed longer than six months 81
so. Ifnot paid until the end of the year, So 90.
Any sending Club of five subscribers with
the entitled to a extra copy
The first number of the CAROLINA PENNANT will be lssu-
ed the 9th of this month.
JOIN K F; Miller Publishers q.
RALEIGH, August 9th, 1855.
80 Papers throughout the State earnestly request
ed to copy.
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"THE SPECTATORS

WEEKLY JOURNAL PUBLISHED WASHINGTON CITY.
TVIHE UNDERSIGNED PROPOSE TO COMMENCE
IL about the first of June next in the City of Washing
t0n the publication of weekly newspaper be called the
SPECTATOR designed for general circulation among the peo
digest of the of the day. foreign and nestle;
weekly of finance and the markets synopsis of
the proceedings of Congress during its session tables
election returns the important political action of State
legislatures, and of party conventions; interesting mis-
cellaneous and scientific matter articles Agriculture
together with original articles upon the leading topics of
the day. Much valuable information relative the opera
tons of the Executive Departments of the Government
together with weekly list of patents, will be
in its columns large portion of its space devoted
to light literature, original and selected Its location
the political centre of the Union, will afford opportunities
always to procure the latest information public affairs
1t is tho intention of the undersigned
TAToR an acceptable vser to house the Union,
and 1t will therefore not the
ton of partizan paper will it any allegiance to
but entertaining fixed and decided views questions
it will disseminate and pronug them NAV
requirealways keeping carefully in view the
the country growing out of foreign well domestic
affairs.
The SPECTATOR will be printed quaro FROM on good
and type each number containing eight pages
of matter making volume annually of 4l6 pages
Each volume will be accompanied by full comulce
for preservation and reference. will published every
Saturday morning, at 81 per payable always in
advance No paper will be continued beyond the for
which it is paid.
All subscription and business should
be addressed to the undersigned at Washington d. c.
AUG. F. HARVEY & Co.
Washington City May %. 1866. o.
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THE GREAT SOUTHERN WEEKLY
THE SPECTATOR:
WASHINGTON CITY, D. G.

"
A FAMILY JOURNAL LITERATURE AND NEWS FOR SOUTH
ERIN READERS
yHIHE SOUTH HAS TOO LONG BEEN DEPENDENT
upon the northern cities for its periodical hterniure
The weekly newspapers of Boston, New York. ana fna
depha have swept like food that part OF the
south of Mason Dxons Line of them carrying
with of the prejudices of abotonsm; ana III
cucating greater less extent doctrines injurious 70
southern institutions This dependence OF the mass VI
southern readers should be thrown ofand 1t is DeieVe
would have been long ago, if there had been "
South for the publication of first class literary papers
THE SPECTATOR,
Is published by gentleman who has long been c9nneGee
with of the southern dahes, and mas peen
to supply this want-that of heightened weekly paper
OF Southern interest and character
The general plan paper is follows: 1t has eght
pages three of which filled with the Dest arcrs oh
1teraure Science the Arts one to the editor COM
ments upon passing themes to general news regh
and domestic: one the OF the Farmer the m
formation on This page will be mainly derived from the Ag
rcul ura Bureau U. s. Patent Odce one to syn
nent one during the winter report OF tie pro-
ceedngs of Congress altogether making plan winch VIII
be rigdy adhered and which unequaed by any paper
in the country, North South
The SPECTATOR is printed type and on hne paper
Its uuaro convenient for binding and each
volume being accompanied by full index 1t Will be
valuable paper for preservation and reference 80
Subscription, Two dollars year No paper sent WIN
out the money Specimen copies be had appica-
ton to ,-
AUG. F. HARVEY,
Editor and Publisher,
Washington, ID. 9.
Raleigh Aug. 12, 1856 1OS0-l2tw
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PROSPECTUS OF THE
North Carolina Christian Advocate.

VWNHE NORTH CAROLINA ANNUAL CONFERENCE
IL of the Methodist Episcopal Church. South having de-
termned to issue weekly paper bearing the above name
the subscribers authorized issue this prospectus.
1t is intended to publish family Rerepdper, which,
while it shall be religious in tone and sentiment and MAIN
tain the doctrines and of the Methodist Church.
shall be devoted to uA the Interests Of North Carolina and
furnish intelligence for every class of readers.
In size and the periodical is to be equal
of church papers, while will surpass them ali
in aGapIedness the of people. The entire
of the existing Advocates the necessities
of our position, forces to the publication of
and confidently The hearty cooperation
the members of church all parts Slate
Conference and hope make the paper Interesting and
instructive as to act patronage from the public generally
The Advocate will be published 81 a wear, and
number will be issued early practicable after
the session of Conference 1t believed that
publication will be commenced the of January 1856
Ii desirable that large subscription possible be
obtained BE- the Conference and the ministers
Others inter sted in the enterprise respectfully urged
and forward the and address subscribers
particular attention being paid correctness in writing
the of persons post offices and Those
who have opportunity Of subscribing through
agency of ministers, write directly Rev VIM
Z. Pe Fayetteville n. C. The payment will be expected
upon the issue of the first number.
The location of the publishing office will be determined
at the session of the Conference
WILLIAM E. PELL
WILLIAM CARTER
RUFUS T. HELM C5mnaittee
n. II. d. WILSON,
WIN. BARRINGER,
August 81, 1855. rs
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA-FRANKLIN
- C0UNTYCourt of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, June
Term, S55. Archibald Baker John Hagood and wife Julia
Ann, Thomas Horton, Harriet Baker, Martha Ann Baker
and Calvin Pearce and wife Ruth Green Read and wife
Mary Sidney Nabry and wife Jane and Ira Freeman and
wife Elizabeth, Petition to sell Slaves.
appearing to the Court that Green Read Ira Freeman
and wife Elizabeth, and Sidney Mabry and wife, Jane
PENDANTS In this reside beyond the limits of the Sate
Notion it is ordered that publication made IN the
North Carolina Standard, paper published in the City of
Raleigh tor SIX weeks for the said defendants appear
our next Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions to be held
the county OF franklin the Court House in Lousburg
on the second Monday of September then and there
to PLEAD , d or the will be heard
Witness Young Patterson Clerk of our said Court at
Office, the End Monday of June A: D; 1866. :. -.
July, 1856 pr adv s5sa1 e1'sss.
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TT IS PUT TO PRESS AT LATE HOUR ON FRI
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any line of railroad will receive the
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Containing the latest Tslegaphic Neeo evey section
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ITS LEADING FEATURES ARE, sd
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Subscriptions received at 1.-THE Express Office in the
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DENTISTRY.
DR.. P. BARCOCK.

- IL - . n u " ~ " n
" AVING PERMANENTLY LOCATED IN RALEIGH,
III has taken and neatly fun nshed Mr. Roul-
hacs store suitable to the reception of Ladies and Gentle
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 a full sett, with without
artificial gums, and warranted.
Dr. B. happy to be able to inform his patrons, and all
others who have not learned the fact that tooth need
necessarily be lost because the EXPOSED but
be surely saved properly treated and filled the best
manner
REFERENCES:
,(BY PERMIssIoN.) $50. = : -
Rev & %: Snedes, p. j PaEmIy.
Hon. 81. Wadder, c. Hill, Drs. Chase Hacker Geo. %.
Raleigh May 10, 1856. 1e-tf
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Raleigh, Aug. 12, 1855.
NOTICE.

NOTICE.
Valuable Real Estate in the Town of Newbern,
N. c. for Sale.
THNHE SUBSCRIBER OFFERS FOR SALE ALL
a that valuable lot and Improvements situate on the
large and haudsome BECK Dwelling House finished in
modern style. In the Basement is large DINING Room
with Pantres attached and Cellars for Coal and Wood on
the first floors three handsome Parors with elegant
Marble ManeIs and ornamental Crates, French Windows
with the best and heaviest Silver Plated fixtures Con-
nected with the Dining Room the first floors are irge
apartments and fixtures On the second floors, a fine
Library with Book Cases handsomely fitted up and
attached In the Attic three Chambers all neatly
flushed Connected with the Dining Parlor on the rsf
&c. beneath Adjoining the Dwelling House, is hand
and convenient Book Cases and connected with the Dwell
ling by spacious Hail. which communicates both with The
back Yard and Dwelling House. There are on the prem-
ses House containing Convenient and comfortable lodges
for Servants large aud Store House. aud the
ces Trees The Stables front George Street and
the lot which they are situate communicates on the
Stables for five horses, Carriage House. Cow House and
Shed for Carts &c There is also on the premises cnmnu
Auueduct built during the administration of Coy. Tryon
which opens into this lot and keeps the eu
perfectly dry and free from danpness and All The
premises fine order and is believed dcsira
Sic property offered for sale in Newbern. The
Furniture much of which made to ORDER will be sold
with the Dwelling House if desired.
ALSO THAT VALUABLE DWELLING HOUSE LOT
Adjoining the above premises the South Side of Pollok
This is of the best built Houses in Newborn. The
Dwelling House is Double of Two Stories and has
Paors the first floor with pantrieS in the back
part of the Hall and pantry in the Piazza, three Bed
Rooms the second floor large and spacious Attic and
fine and dry Cellars On the premises all convenient
outhouses that desirable The entire premises have
been put in repair and fine order Au
of this property situate desirable and pleasant
part of the town, and on of the principal and
fashionable Streets the place. and in the immediate vi
cnity ofhe best be had in this of the State
THE SUBSCRIBER ALSO OFFERS FOR SALE HIS
SUMNER RESIDENCE
In the Town of Beaufort the Front Street and mmed
atey opposite the Inlet and the Sound. This is Of
the most beautiful and desirable locations in the town,
the Sea Coast The improvements consist Of Cottage
with six Rooms with front and back Pazzss Lodges for
Servants Stables Carriage House. The lots situ
bluff, and high, dry and of pleasant soil
live The Furniture used in this House will be sold
cheap the purchaser of the premises Persons de-
srous of purchasing the above described Property can
view the premises any time TERMS SALE will be
made easy purchasers: and application be made
GEORGE S: ATTMORE, Esq. at Newbern, who is duly
authorised to sell all Of this property.
JAMES W. BRYAN.
Baltimore, Aug l, 1856. 1Uf4-4tw.
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CALL AND SEE ,
H, L, EV A n S,

NUMBER 20, CHEAP PLACE. RALEIGH. N G.
TIME SUBSCRIBER WOULD RESPECTFULLY
call the attention ofhis old friends and customers and
the public generally to his stock of Staple and Fancy Dry
Goods Bonnes Hats Boots, Shoes, &c, which is now in
and ready for exhibition His stock large and well
selected and will be sold cheap The cheapest partic
ducements will be offered for the ready money.
Call and examine and be able of truth to testify to the
above. Opposite E. l.. Harding IS
Raleigh, April 8, 1855. 3s-
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First Premium Blank Books.
JNO. B. EGE,

First Premium Blank Books.
JNO. b. EGE,
(Sycamore St. Petersburg, Va, next Pannii Sons)
HAS CONSTANTLY ON HAND, OF HIS OWN MAN
rfcture and makes order all sizes styles and prices
Ledgers Journals Bioers Cash. Railroad Bank books,
&c, &c.
Neatly ruled to any pattern having improved ruling
machine having obtained the first prize the Farof
the Agricultural Society of Virginia and North Caro-
lima would solicit continuance of the generous patronage
heretofore extended to him.
Call and examine.
- Northern prices.
Petersburg March 2, 1856. Soft
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4 T THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE NORTH CAR
N onh Mutual Insurance Company, held the 9th
inst the following elected Directors and Oh
DIRECTORS:
j. B. G. R"uhac Raleigh
Henry D. Turner, do
j. r. Williams, do.
c. W. b Hn,ohings, do.
James F. Jordan, do.
James VI. Towles. do.
James f. Hoyt, Washington
Alex. Mitchell, Newbern.
Joshua G. Wright, Wilmington.
John NJ. Jones, Edenton.
w. W. Griffin Elizabeth City.
F. F. Pagan, Plymouth.
W. n. II. Smith, Murfreesbpro.
II. B. Williams, Charlotte.
Geo y. Smith, Milton.
q. F. Long, Hillsboro.'
joseph White, Arson County.
Josh. Boner, Salem,
\ 7. SUNNY. ASleville.
OFFICERS OF THE COMPANY
J: 3; G; Roulhae, President.
H. ID. Turner, ptce President
John c. Partridge, Secretary.
John H. Bryan. .ft9Tney.
}. HerSman, General Agent.
John r. Williams
T. II. Selby, r.. : Executive Committee.
This Company has been in successful operation
years. and continues take risks upon all classes of pro
perty in the State, Except Steam Mills and TurpeDne Dis
ulleres,) upon favorable It's Policies covor
property amounting to S45000Oo large portion of which
Country risks and capital Seven Hun
dred Thousand Dollars, in bonds, properly secured.
The cost Insurance the of this Com
has been less than third of per per
grades of property embraced in its operations.
Ali COMMUNICATIONS in reference insurance should be
addressed tc the Secretary, post paid
&c. PARTRIDGE, Seog =
Raleigh June F., 1855. S.
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TITO THE TURPENTINE MAKERS OF N.
II & 3. CAROLINA.-The subscribers having
ken the premium the late State Fair upon turpen;ne
tools chPPcrs roundshaves and hackers woud announce
to the public that they manufacturing these tools
tensvey. Their workmen having been for many years
gagged in the above business by in the
quality and proper construction of their tools We will de-
liver these tools at points the n. c. R. and w.
NJ Railroads. We warrant these tools TO be equal in
quality and superior adaptation for work North
manufacture and ask liberal share of public patron
age trusting that liberal Southernes will give preference to
home manufactures.
All orders addressed at Jericho, n. c. will meet
prompt attention.
L. ". B. WHITFIELD.
January 9, 1855. If
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UNITED STATES MAIL.


DRoPosALs FOR CARRYING THE MAILS OF
u the United States from day of October 1852 70
Soth june 1882 inclusive in the State of North Car9
will be received the Contract Office of the Post once
Department in the city of Washington, ntl Mondy tne
9th August 1853, p. M, Ito be decided next day.
$685. From Raeg h by Barciaysvilie Averysboro Kyes
Landing, and Mary's Garden, to Fayetteville o.
Leave Raleigh daily at u pm;
Arrive at Fayetteville next days by ~ m;
Leave Fayetteville daily at p m
Arrive at Raleigh next days BY 5 a
For form of bid guarantee and certificate also iof
structions requirements, &c. advertisements inviting
proposals for mail service in Virginia North Carolina &C.,
dated January 18TH 1855. ,,
JAMES CAMPBELL,
$780, .s o. Postmaster General
Posr OFFICE DEPARTMENT, July 81, 1855.
July "a, 1855. leS0-"4"
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THE LAND OF GOLD!
Re ality Versus Fiction!
nv uINTnN hi HELPER.

BY HINTON r. HELPER.
= VOL. - MO. 800 PAGES; NEATLY BOUND IN
copy dozen hundred thousand, by HENRY IAYLoi a
L B B. Id S nn ds rsS Gl sde the trade
Chapter L. California Unveiled,
2. The Balance Sheet
Z" 8. Society in California
5. San Francisco continued,
6. San Francisco concluded,
z. The Chinese in California,
8. Cursory Views,
10: s seaT AND II Bull Sii Fight,
II. Sacramento,
IL. Yuba-The Miners Tent,
49, Stockton and Sonora,
IA. Voyage to Calf rn'a wa Cape horn
Is. Voyage from California via Nicaragua
IS. My last Mining Adventure
II. The Vigilance Committee,
49, The Digger Indians and Negroes, ..
90. Are you Going to Californian
Extracts from tile ObiniOnS Of the Press
The author goes into examination of the STATISTICS OF
California 10 actual value to the country com
pal with her cost He gives her full credit o nef g'
examines other resources agricultural and commercial
and comes to the conclusion that IN spite ol He h
s sas h hoS Se PAID Sufrf is
question of her present solvency and her future prospects,
three years in California in which author has differ
periods dwet in oil its regous from San ~
the Mines has given him right to speak upon anu ne
uters halfway opinion He positive in his statements
and copous in his CITATIONS OF facts bearing np Th anthT
all the lions of the Eureka State goes INTO tne ny
and gambling saloons OF San ana gives US aud
describes it very mnutely with Chinese Digger In
dians all the mixed that frequent the new Stale,
works the Mines both Northern and southern and gives
his experience which, least very anus
ing and short presents picture of the entire country
as he We believe the book destined to attract at
tenton. There freshness and about which
removes it from the class works of travel"
Southern Quurte'fy hs0ies0.
aside from his experience the author advances
number of statistics and facts proofs OF the truth
and 10 vndcaton of the severity of his allegations The
book very entertaining and will be read with great in
terest by every body" Ba4tiD10re Sun
"The author is North Caroinian. He has written his
book in agreeable style and relates interesting
Incidents BdtttDt,re C.tpDsr.
at well written and be read but with wonder
and amazement The work must haYea great sum-"
Bdttt01Ore iItri0t-
Helper supports aud deductions BY
of facts and figures which stand out in hold relief
when with the statements made and
believed that California hardly less than earthly
disc As design shortly to give extended notice of
the book forbear comment the present time,
have also resided several
in the golden State and know personally that of
the made the books dsma they are)
briefly true National dhaericdm.
alt is book of merit in point of ability, and of value
in its facts and truthtuness.' Richmond Examiner.
For sale by H. D. TURNER.
Raleigh, Aug 81, 1855. 1OS9-w4t.
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NTOTICE.-THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS WILL
receive proposals for furnishing the Lunatc Asylum
with Thousand cords of seasoned Pine and four hundred
DO OF Oak Wood deliverable at the Asylum the months
of October and November
Bids to furnish the whole portion of each kind
HcIted. Address
EDw'D. c. FISHER,
'' Superintendent l.. A.
July 25 1865. 70-swtd