davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1855-12-15
NEW JEWELRY STORE.
CHARLES n THOMPSON

NNOULD RESPECTFULLY INFORM THE CITI-
w ZENS of Raleigh, the county and the country ad-
joining that he has edup in splendid style the house for
mery occupied by the Insurance Company the west side
of Fayetteville Street and between Mr.. s. H. Youngs and
Murray ONeas Dry Good Stores, where he has opened
a,iA and 6eaut11 assortaents IF NEW JEWELRY Of
all the modern Styles consisting of the ornamcnted and the
useful and which he invites The attention of the Ladies'
He has also for the gentlemen good lot of GOLD and
SILVER WATCHES, which will be warranted to perform
We'll when delivered to the customer also few excellent
double barrel guns brought expressly for the hunters of
Carolina also variety of walking Canes In fact
the New Jewer Store any and every thing usually kept
such may be found prices that
fail to please the customer
Repairing executed short notice and satisfaction guar
anteed.
October Is, 1854. 9+tf.
q Register, Post, Age, Metropolitan copy.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1855-12-15
PINEY POINT LINE TO BALTIMORE.
ON SUNDAY OF EACH WEEK
FARE nNTv a. t--

THE PUBLIC ARE HEREBY INFORMED THAT
Il the comfortable Steamer MARYLAND, Captain Chas
E. Mitchell having been entirely reted enlarged and inn
proved In every respect is the route between
tersburg and Baltimore once weekly.
Passengers by this agreeable and economical line will
leave Petersburg by the Morning Tram Sunday of each
week at ~ O'Clock, A. NJ and reach Baltimore in the
course of the night thus securing with the
different lines out of Baltimore the following morning in
any direction.
Returning passengers will leave Baltimore on the after
noon of Wednesday of each week, O'Clock, p NJ and
arrive at Petersburg by special train, at early
next evening. = "
Fare in either direction 81. Forward Cabin passengers
same price but with meals board of the steamer Mary
land included. sss. : -
for first class passengers between Baltimore and
Phiadephia by the New Castle and Frenchtown line 50
So for second class do $! the whole from
Petersburg to Philadelphia by this agreeable line Sc so
only for the first class passengers and S. for second
class do including meals tor the latter board steam
er Maryland. . 81 - - - - O--
further particulars through tickets apply at the
Office of the Richmond Petersburg Rail Road
Company. sEss . $1,000
- RICHARD FURT, JR, Ticket Agent.
p. SFare to Piney Point with privilege of Returning
at any time during the boat season. s. only. ~
Februery 81, 1855. So
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1855-12-15
NIX MS HOU Sc.
FORMERLY MRS. BORDEN'S)
Vest Side Rditroal.

West Side RdltP0dd.
Gold sborOugh &c.
This extensive and we'll known public Establishment has
been purchased and reoened by the Subscriber the
reception of guests the 4th inst.
Is pleasantly and conveniently situated in the centre
of business and is directly opposite to- and WEST of the
Ticket Offices, of the Wilmington and Weldon and the
Centera Railroad Companies where the their
to take baggage, and give such other
tions as the traveller may require
THE HOUSE has been remOdelled, repaired, and thor
Oughy renovated from cellar to garrett and furnished
throughout with New Furniture selected with special care
and arranged with single the comforts the
ual guest permanent b,arder.
THE TABLE
Will be richly furnished with the substantia the daines
and decaces of the Foreign we'll
markets will be rendered tributary the supply
which will be served the best STYLE by orderly obg
ing and we'll trained servants.
THE BAR
Will be Storehouse of the best Wines and Liquors. and
superintended by gentleman of courtesy and integrity,
thoroughly acquainted with his the
knowledge of what due the rights and comforts the
public, as well as TO himself and his employer.
THE STABLES,
which the best the have
the keeping of skillf and careful manager who will
have under his the best and
osers and it will be among the chief of the
that horses of his guests be well fed thor
oughy groomcd.
This entire establishment has been purchased fitted
of course it will be the interest of the subscriber
der the House respect equal the
He therefore trusts that public will
continue the liberal patronage heretofore extended this
House. while under the of its former proprereSs Mrs
Borden, who gained for it celebrity throughout the
Union.
H. R. NIXON.
4
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1855-12-15
THE GREAT. SOUTHERN WEEKLY
THE SPECTATOR:
WASHINGTON CITY, d. c.


FAMILY JouRNAL OF L1TERATuRE AND NEWS FOR SOUTH
READERS.
u1HE SOUTH HAS TOO LONG BEEN DEPENDENT
upon the northern cities for its periodical literature
depha swept like food that OF the nation
south of Mason and Dxons Line many of them carrying
with them of the preudices of abotonsm and IN
culcatnp to greater less extent doctrines to
southern institutions This dependence of the mass OF
southern readers should be thrown off 1t is believed
would have long ago. if there had been facilities IN
the South for the publication of first class literary papers
THE SPECTATOR,
Is published by gentleman who has long been connected
with some the southern daes and has been undertaken
supply this want-that of heightened weekly paper
rOf Southern interest and character.
The general plan of the paper is follows 1t has eight
pages three of filled with the best articles on
Literature Science and the Arts; to the editors COM
upon passing themes to general news foreign
and domestic; the interests OF the IN
formation this page will be mainly derived from the
rcural Bureausof the o. s. Patent Oice one to syn
opss of the operations the Departments of the Govern
nent one during the winter to report OF tie pro-
ceedngs Congress altogether making plan which Will
rody adhered to- and which is unequaed by any paper
in the country, North or South.
The SPECTATOR is printed type and on line paper
Its ouarto convenient for binding and each
volume being accompanied by full index 1t will be
most valuable paper for preservation and reference.
the money. Specimen copies be had on appica-
ton to -
Editor and Publisher,
Washington, d. O.
Raleigh, Aug. II, 1855. 1OS0-l2tw.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1855-12-15
NOVELTY IRON WoRkS,,,
RALEIGH, NC.

RALEIGH, N.
HE MANUFACTURE OF HOR1zo~n.
ca Bo Vertical Steam Engines Tubular Fc and Cvnj
complete Grst Mills Car 9ldn and Portable Saw Nils
castings IS 2fa descriptions including ornamental n D9
one Oh the Partners has been engaged in the abrn a.;
uesS ioI number OF years, and has turned ont "
tne best Engines and Saw Mills in The State Se O
oe esnea 10, by many who have purchased of him n
e are aSo making preparation for the pIanufc,r;
OF inc most improved Pows, Harrows Cutvstor @
viii UtIe eya M implements All ask is that orr %
portation. '9 'arln Oh trans
June 9th, 1855. n DohNo Co
57-fm
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1855-12-15
INST PUBLISHED.

-kYARD TAYIOR,s NEW BOOK.-A Visit
II to India China LooChoo and Japan in tneyear t1O
bv Bayard Taylor with elegant Steel Engraylngs
CLOTH. Price 81 so. .,ar;ccncs
This volume a record of the authors own @ =
during years travel in the above named countries hs;
cal and social aspect The results of the writer's
tons given in the natural s'yle "
characerizes his previous works. .,:od ork
1--WE welcome with pleasure this long PROMISED %1ra
The last of three volumes comprising the travels IN
Africa Epypt and India of one the most indefatgaoe
travellers of the day We know of books OF the kno
that keep the readers attention SO much anVe'
Dispatch. .,,or neyar
Mr Taylor has earned reputation as nIs e
eouaIed by any American and surpassed by but Few per
sons now living We venture the assertion that TINS new
book will be generally confessed to be his greatest anu
work, '-Edstern ArguS. ,,o,rpov
For Sale by W. u. foAl,ls ~ =
Raleigh. Oct. %, 1855. ~
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1855-12-15
CLARENDON IRON WORKS.
WILMINGTON. n. c.


vANROKKELEN, Proprietor.
-uE SUBSCRIBER HAVING PURChSaSSEEDHp k KST
entire interest in the "CIARENDoN IRON "oFSNo'
solicits orders for .,o ... " ,-.-
Steam Engines, of any power or style' .s.s
Saw Mills of every variety,
Mining Machinery and Pumps,
(4rist and Flour Mills, complete,
Parker Turbine and other Water.wheeis'
Rice-feId Pumps and Engines,
Ieavtts Corn and Cob Crusher,
Rice Thrasher5,
Single Machines,
Shutting Hangers and Pullies,
Cotton Gins and Gearing -,
Iron Castings of all kinds and patterns
Brass Z"
Locomotive and Tubular Boilers
FIue and plain Cylinder Boilers,
Blacksmith work of all kinds,
Iron Doors for Houses and Jalis.
THE ESTABLISHMENT.
1y; hor raorganized for the express purpose OF IN
srna the execution of all ORDERS le he
NAV rest satisfied that any work when may o h YORK
nromptly delivered according to promise anu Vi ' w.
pmanshin as cannot fail to give satisfaction.
THE MECHANICAL DEPARTMENT.
Rsin in charge of men of talents aud experiences, t
no he,ation in saving that the work hereafter H.
shall comnare fayoraby in respect WIN tna! -
most celebrated in States and at prices Whlcn VII ~
- 70 he interest of all in want send their orders
- W REPAIR WORK eoo Gov
ALWAYS done without delayand having large Iorce o
purpose, it will prove advantageous 70 y to
neadpr srch to give me preference without regaro "
expense of sending same from distance. 1 Works
Rrders will be addressed Clarendon Iron WORKS.
Wilmington n. g. , TT vANROKKELEN
95-tf.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1855-12-15
June 9th, 1855.
DENTISTRY,
D r. P. BABC0cK

. ~ Z b a K,
HAflNG PERMANENTLY LOCATED ~ p,1P1cu
hacs store snita IJ neatly fu nished Mr. R
F VI A't"'eS ana UenlIe
him m f Ior very liberal patronage bestowed upon
operations, 10 merit continuance of the same
inserted from one to full sett with or without
artIhclal gums, and warranted ' Vi "Ou'
D: Is happy to be able to inform his patrons and all
VINO nave NOT learned the fact that tooth need NOT
necessarily be lost because the nerve is expnsed bnt nav
be surely saved if properly treated and Ied in the be
REFERENC
D. n (BY PERMIssIoN)
Rev Rev Dr. Dr. sm asoh Raleigh Rev Dr. seabury NY
DR. F. J. Haywood, Dr Co. = IT, q
Hon. II. Waddell C. HILL Drs Cbosa 70 T. i nE o
-"S w. 1000. 4S-tf
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1855-12-15

EDLEASANT GROVE MALE ACADEMY,
IL Wake Forrest, " CIVILIAN NJ. CRENSHAW, A.
B., PrincipalThe Seventh Session of this institution will
commence on the End Monday January next Tuition
81 to $l5 per session. The Academy situated mile from
Forestve The location of this institution for health
atty and convenience be surpassed by The
Trustees of school have than realized their
tatons in Mr. CRENsHAw teacher and would the
public that he thorough scholar and good instructor
Board be had at So per month For further particulars
address DR.. WESLEY HARTSFIELD,
FOrestville, Wake Co., n. G.
Nov %, 1858. 3-tf
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1855-12-15
Bricks Bricks!! Bricks!!!

brlckS I3TIcks :! IST1cks :!
VENHE SUBSCRIBERS HAVING MADE PERMANENT
IL arrangements for carrying on Che BRICK-MAKING
business extensive scale, prepared
tract for the delivery during the ensuing season. of from
to teoO mo of Bricks of the best quality and such
prices will defp all com;rtitioa
Orders from distance will be promptly attended and
bricks delivered at either OF the Depos if desired
GEO. I. COOKE & CO.
Raleigh, March :, 1850 Soft
Rerster coDy
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1855-12-15
RECENT PUBLICATIONS.

TNVENINGS WITH THE PROPHETS: Series Of Me-
- moirs and Meditatons, By Rev A. Morton Brown
THE SIX DAYS OF CREATION: series of familiar
letters from father his children By w. G. Rhind
view of the Scripture Revelations concerning future
state By Richard Whately d. d., late Archbishop of
Dublin.
The Universe Desert the Earth no Monopoly.
The Plurality of Worlds Edited by Dr. Hitchcock.
Clouds and Sunshine By Charles Reade Author of Peg
Waffngton."
Christy johnson, by ditto.
The Elder Sister. By Marion James.
Ethel Or, the Double Error By Marian James.
Romance of American History. By Joseph Barraud
Maud, and Other Poems By Tennyson.
Plays. By Anna Cora Mowatt
Slaucus. By Charles Kingsley For sale by
w. L. POMEROY.
Relegh, October 10, 1856. 90
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1855-12-15

NTEW MEDICAL BOOkS.---Coplands Dictiona
~ rs of Practical Medicine, vols. and ready-to
be completed in three volumes.
Clinical Lectures the diseases of and children,
by Cunning s. Bedford A. NJ NJ. D., Professor of Obstet-
RIGS, &C., in the University of New York
Todd on the nervous system
Lexicon of technical terms employed in medical science
the present day, by d. NJ Reese, NJ. D., L. L.. D..
The DisensatOry of the United States of America by
Wood and Bache. Last edition.
The of the Human Teeth by Fox and Harriss
For sale by
w. L. POMEROY.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1855-12-15
FOUNTAIN Sc.

CAPON SPRINGS
TNHE UNDERSIGNED HAVING BEEN SOLICITED
BY many southern friends to extend the present
son. keep the Mountain House for
their accommodation until the 10th day of October.
The three for the will take place
the 2Sth of August the 18th and 26th of September
The fare will reduced five dollars per month"; and two
dollars per week. after the LIST of Sept.
BLAKEMORE & INGRAM.
August 10, 1850 So
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1855-12-15
THE LARGEST, CHEAPEST,
AND BEST READING
Weekly Paper Virginia.,

HE LARGEST, CHEAPEST,
READING
Weekly Paperin Virginia.,
w E E KY E KIP r ESS,
TWO DOLLARS ANEUM, CONTAINING COLUMNS
READING MATTER, PRINTED DOUBLE
1T Is PUT TO PRESS AT A LATE HOUR ON FRI
Il day, and sent off by the first mails; that all subscr
ber within two hundred and fifty miles of Petersburg,
any line of railroad, will receive the
Weekly Express Saturday Night,
Contaning tile latest 7grdic Ne,os from ers,y section
Of Ills Country and Europe.
LEADING FEATURES ARE,
American Biography, Interesting Fiction, Ag.
ricuitural Matter, Arts and Sciences, Inci-
dents of Travel, Wit and Humor, Do.
meStlc News, sabbath Reading, Old
World Matters. Choice Miscellany.
The Weekly Express will give full particulars of
that transPre in this Great Country. We and do
boast of
Our Size, our Quantity of Matter, our Best Sc
lectiOns, and of all that Interests
the Reading World /!
Subscriptions received at THE Express Office in the
Express Building, Petersburg, Va Bank Street between
Sycamore and Market Streets and the Exchange
Virginia Banks the Post Office and Merchants Exchange
To Posmasters and other Agents. discount of per
cent given for all clubs of five and six copies
sent for ten dollars All orders promptly attended to- Ad
dress,
ANDREW F. CRCTCHFIELD 4 CO,
Bank Street. Petersburg, Va.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1855-12-15

"A Il THE ANNUAL MEETING OF TUE nro----
- DINA Mutual Insurance Company b.IS 1nIH CAR.
INST the following persons elected Dr on the 9Th
DIRECTORS:
J. B. G. RnuIhac Raleigh
henry D. Turner, do
j. K Williams, do.
CIV. D. Hutchings, DO do
:: James f. Jordan, do
James n. Towles do
James E. Hoyt, Washinotop
Alex. Mitchell, Ncwbern
Joshua c. Wright, Wilmington
John NJ Jones, Edcnton.
W: w. Griffin Elizabeth CITY
F. F Pagan, Plymouth.
W. n T. Smith Murfreesbaro'
L. b. Williams Charlotte
Geo a. Smith, Milton
Q. F. Long Hillsboro'
Joseph White, Arson COUNTY
Josh Boner, Salem,
A I. SUNNY Ashcvile
IN GoFpfCERS OF THE COMPANY
H. d. Turner. Fice President
John e Partridge, Secetaru.
John Ii. Bryan. -4H0SneN
d. HerSlnan, General dgeat
John K. Williams
{: u II f s. Huch.ng. h8'en'iee ca","istoe
ms company has been in successful or..
years ana continues TO take RISKS upon aII over
perry Ill Inc state, Except Steam Mills and OF Fro
tiliefes,) upon favorable terms Tts Pr; ehfine Dis
property amounting to f. 500 600 I, eies now
Is IN Country risks and its present c5nitI oil which
dred Thousand Dollars, in bonds prot,o seven Hun
inc average cost Of Insurance upon The nIa ri
Phy mas peeh less than third of one cr S C"n-
All communications in reference TO insna,o operations
addressed &c The Secretary, post paid Sn'uid be
Raleigh, June r. 1856. i' nlDUE htoy
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1855-12-15
925 REWARD.

ID ANYWAY FROM THE SUBSCRIBER ON THE
IL 18th inst, man, REUBEN black, twenty-sev-
years of age five feet nine inches in height weighs one
hundred and sxyfve pounds has when embarrassed
bold, plausible address, good face and receding fore.
head between of his and the cut
of which the big point the foot
towards the No other notable marks recoected
had wife thsre-owner not KNOWN bought when
sold from Robeson by Messrs Leighton & Sherman of
Charleston the 9TH day June last and brought this
comfy where he abored and behaved we'll I'D to the time
his disappearance He is well acquainted about Favee
VILE having drove the from Robson to that place
will give the above reward of $25 for his apprehension
and confinement in any Jail, get him. and not
grumble. NV
s. JOSEPH A. WEATHERLY
Greensboro, Guiford Co.. N. Gu Sept.1s55 Eft
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1855-12-15

hinder THE AUTHORITY OF POWERS OF AT
D ToRNEY executed by five of the heirs of the late
fered at public sale for cash. nles disposed of pri
yatey on Saturday the 22d ns u O'clock front of
nant. -. Ff
Also the time and place. unless before that dav
sold privately fyesxths of tract of woodland contain
four miles northwest Raleigh adjoining the lands of
Ge2rge Mordecai and the land owned the late Rich
ard Smith, and recently purchased by Mr. Winder
The storehouse is most egiby located mercantile
business and is well KNOWN The woodland is altogether
wild, and would make good farm the clearing of Which
alone by sale of the wood it supposed would well re-
pay handsome price for the land. -.
Said estate win be sold without reserve.
u Haywood ESQ., will show the land and plot there
OF to any who may desire to purchase.
December z, 1855. > 5Nts
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1855-12-15
AUTUMN SALES

AUTUMN SALES.
STEVENSON IL WEDDELL,
Importers and Wholesale Dealers in
FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC DRY GOODS,
No IS or 50, $yranOre Street,
PETERSBURG, VA.
NNE ARE NOW PREPARED TO EXHIBIT
w the Merchants of Virginia and North Carolin,
large and commanding stock of Foreign and Domestic Dry
Goods Having purchased largely ofHeavy Wooens early
in June, offer goods such prices cannot fail to
command attention.
firm will remain in New York during the
attendance at the Auction Sales and forwarding
anything, and novel, it may be received by the
weekly steamers from Europe
Merchants who compelled by competition to buy the
lowest market rates, will find styles and prices such
will enable them to compete successfully with those who
purchase ia the Northern markets
STEVENSON & WEDDELL.
Petersburg, September 10, 1866. 81
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1855-12-15

N 4 " r H Hs.s1 " Ii = u Ii Ii e
I'D &c 1T HI AND CLAY TON WOULD
Id inform their friends and the public generally that
they have entered into partnership and hand for
the Fill and Winter Irad at the old of l. Beck
with, opposite Lawrence's Hotel, heavy stock of
GROCERIES,,
which the following list part comprises,
large lot of COffee-.Lag uira, Rio and Java.
Coffee Sugar--Crushed and Clarified, of different
grades and prices.
A good lot of Teas.
heavy stock of Sole and Upper Leather.
large assortment of Boots and Shoes, among which
Also, good lot of BrOgans, for men and boys.
Observation-Disclosures and TallOw.
All kinds of Fancy Soap.
Shot, Powder and Caps.
Water Buckets of different kinds.
10 Bags of Salt--LiverpOOl and Grind Alum.
Nails of all Sizes Cotton Yarns.
Bacon. Lard, Flour and Meal.
A lot Of splendid Tobacco.
Bagging and Rope. -E
good lot of Cigars-varous brands.
Also, good lot of
-. DRY GOODS,
Among which are to be found DOmestics from to s
qrs. wide, bleaching. Goods for GentIemen's wear
such as Cashmere, Satinet, Kentucky Jeans,
TWeeds, Osnaburgs and keEseys, a fine lot of hea-
Wy Blankets and Hats suitable for negros wear and
great many others too tedious to mention. -
70 Our goods will be sold upon accommodating terms
for CASH Please give call and examine for your
selves
Raleigh, September 2s, 1855. ss-tf
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1855-12-15

RLACK MoRIANTIQUE SILKS, BLACK AND
-HDCOored Cloaks Plain and Watered Silks, Black and
eolored Tamas Plain and Plaid Silks, Shawls and Manti
las of the latest mportatons Just received and for sale
Sept. 90, 1855. 80
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1855-12-15

THRENCH MERINO, FRENCH DELANES, BLACK
u Alpaca, English Merno Common DeLanes, Canton
Cloth Coburgs Plaid Cashmeres Bombazne Ladies Hand
kerchief Gents. do. Call and examine before you buy
81. L. EVANS.
September 20, 1855. 30
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1855-12-15
1V,o THE TURPENT1NE MAE1.-

II IL s. CAROLINA.-Thes nbecritE1RS OF n.
s ne RpP hs s ss a.
to the public that they manucturn announce
sensGIe Their w9rkmen having for maev tools
quality and proper construction of tbei t by The
liver these tools at any points the N c. win de.
M kar9aos warrant these tools to ba ~ and ".
ern manufacture and ask liberal share of n No any North
age trusting that liberal Souherners will patron.
NOME T9 ma MAJ Peiefenceto
prompt attention. N'' N. u, will meet
January 9, 1855. '" D. WHITFIELD.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1855-12-15
HIIMOROUS VOLUME.

"A HUMOFOUS VOA1OIHA1'
a UIzZICAL. sATIRICAL, MIRTHFUL
u AND SPARKLlNG.-i'u 6tished this DIG, a 6osse1
OF Chips by John Brougham illustrated by McLenan.
vol. limo. Price, 81 20
EXTRACT FROM PREFACE
Basket of Chips" is somewhat unpromlslng repast
voriness of the will doubt be eagerly laid hold of
by of the critics Perhaps it might be as we'll In
explanation the title say that the random sketches
contained this volume but the sawdust and shaVngs
during intervals of laborous carpentry
For Sale by w. Il. POMERO1.
Raleigh Oct. %, 1875. "