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VII. & R. TUCKER,

WI. & r. 5. TUCKER,
INVITE THE ATTENTION OF BUYERS TO THE
.WOst ,.astr0ct6Ue Stock of
- FOREIGN DRY GOODS
they ever offered in this City, comprising
RICH FIGURED AND PLAIN
DRESS SILKS s,-,,l,
PLA I6rf APP SP s sGR5RED
BLACK a dssr 9E s s1Ekg
eRq E{6 Pc MALES
'1C HzS Sa4fEg
RICH PRINTED AND PLAIN
GRENADINES AND HERNANIs,
'Ao hAMsss PRINTS, cnAL4rEs,
BAF sGsIM RF t bohBAzz1sEs,
Af F6FGGASIEs AND GRAPE
GRAPE sHAwLs,
of every description
BONNET and CAP RIBBONS,
TAFFET ia and SATIN RIBBONS,
EMBRo1DER1Es,
Also, 100000 yards Of PoRTsMoUTH, HADLEY AND
LODI LAWNS from to 15 cents per yard. ..
Attention, Ladies'!
wv HI. & II. S. TUCKER TAKE PLEASURE
w Elm informing the Ladies that their assortment of
No. 8, FAYETTEvILLE STREET
March Is, 1850 So
STILL THEY COME!
MAKE OFF THE OLD BEAVER AND DON ONE OF
II those beautiful Spring and Summer Hats which have
this month been received comprising all the styles of Straw,
Felt, Wool and Fur Hats out, viz:
Mems Black Leghorn Hats,
Tan
Tea Corr
Petal
Panama
Cavalier
Wide Awake
Octs
Sebastopol
and Misses Hats and Caps and Flats of
all kinds w. III. & r. s. TUCKER.
EHRESH FAMILY GROCERIES.-WE HAVE
IL in store well selected stock of family groceries,
comprising the following:
Stuart No. Syrup
Best Family Molasses.
Leaf, Pulverized and CRUSHED Sugar.
Brown and Clarified do
Whole grain Rice
Rio Lagura, Java, and Mocha Coffee.
Imperial, Hyson and other Green and Black Teas.
Sperm, 1Adlmantne and Tallow Candles.
Starch, Bar Soap, Spice, Ginger and Pepper.
Maccaroni and English Cheese.
Indeed all articles in the grocery line.
w H.. & r. s TUCKER,
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NEW JEWELRY STORE.
CHARLES Fl. THOMPSON.

"TOULD RESPECTFULLY INFORM THE CIT.
w ZENS of Raleigh, the county and the country ad-
joining that he has tedup in splendid style the house for
merly occupied by the Insurance Company the west side
of Fayetteville Street, and between Mr. S. H. Young and
Murray ONears Dry Good Stores where he has opened
rich and beautiful ass0r.nse"ts f NEW JEWELRY Of
all the modern Styles consisting of the ornamented and the
useful and to 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
well, when delivered to the customer also few excellent
double barrel brought expressly for the hunters of
Carolina, also great variety of walking Canes In fact
the New Jewelry Store any and every thing usually kept
in such establishments may be found prices that cannot
fail to please the customer.
Repairing executed at short notice and satisfaction guar
anteed.
October Is, 1854. 9+H
eB@ Register, Post, Age Metropolitan copy.
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@ CHANGE OF TIME ! -&1
MYTH VERY BRIEF REMARKS WE TAKE THE
w liberty before the public in order to declare
ntentons-how shall conduct business the present
-.
BARGAINS! BARGAINS!
Will make business prosper in the hardest times
for which have made the fullest preparations
Having glance Spring Stock find II lit
tie heavy, and fully determined to
Sell below New York Prices,
and to prevent the public from doubling Intentions
only say: Come one, come ALL and see If
SCHLOSS & BROTHER
don't sell goods almost too O We compelled 10 do 1t
and defy of competitors 10 TO the contrary
Our Stock of
Clothing and Gents. Furnishing Goods
is beautifully selected and made at mandatory
They are well got up, and will show for themselves
We have made suitable additions to
Ladies' Dry Goods Stock,
Also have large stock of HATS and BONNETS.
Remember sell Hermans best sewed Boots warranted
French Cafskn for Sc pair. We also have Mr. ShultZs
sewed BOOTS and CATERS constantly on hand
- CAL and see before buying elsewhere.
SCHLOSS & BRO.
RALEIGH April 4, 1855 SO
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SPRING TRADE.---MARCH, 1855.
WV E ARE NOW PREPARED AT OUR NEW STORE
w Nos 7S and So Sycamore St. opposite McIlwain
Son Co., to offer Merchants of Virginia and North
Carolina the most commanding stock of FOREIGN AND
DOMESTIC DRY GOODS we have ever had.
One of firm will remain in New York during the
present month"; and attend the Auction Sales thus placing
daily possession Of styles of Goods much below
regular prices.
Merchants visiting this market would do we'll to give
stock an examination before buYing elsewhere.
STEVENSON & WEDDELL.
Petersburg March ~ 1855. 32-y
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TEIOWN LOTS FOR SALE.-PURSUANT TO A
Il deed of trust executed to trustee, by the Rev
Bennett T. Blake shall proceed to SELL the premises in
the city of Raleigh, the 5h of June, lots No. 1885,
situated onHlsboro West of the Capitol
The lots contain about Of land and bounded
Hlsboro MDowell and Morgan The location
of the desirable in the city, being sufficiently
the business portion of the city to be convenient, and
sufficiently retired from the noise and hustle
forts Of private residence. There the lot two
dwelling houses with fine stables kitchens and all
~ Out-iouscS.
Persons desiring to examine the premises do by
calling the office of the North Carolina Star
TEgMs-A credit of twelve months, with interest from
date.
ALONZO 7. NAL, Trustee.
May 8, 1855. A. WIT.
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NOTICE.-Was taken up and committed to Jail, in
II the County of NASH on June 25th, 1854, a negro
who his is TOM and belongs to the heirs
TO be a5ou of bis ac pem
ion and has than ordinary space between two Of
his under teeth The requested to come forward
pay prison charges and take him away, he will be DIS
posed of according to law. A. R. BA1NES,
Aug, 1-wtf Sheriff.
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OXFORD FEMALE COLLEGE:-TRE NEXT
Osesso,n will commence on the first Monday in JAN
uary 1855 and close the last Thursday in May
PAYABLE ADvANcE)
For Reading Writing, with the first rudiments
English Grammar, GeograP and Arithmetic, 1850
For the College Glasses, without any extra LOW
charge for the Languages 5000
EXTRA EXPENSES.
Use of Instrument 800
Drawing and Painting, 1900
Needle Work, 800
Board per month, 500
Musical sdire.s will be given during each term
sec'y of Board of Trustees
0TICE.--I SHALL SELL AT THE COURT
House in City the Sd Monday
so WIFI tine and Re
costs Of f, advertising Eatd the s same to wit:
e cosby for part lot e. IS
Jas; Chadwick 6lyy; " 1884 ssi, 30 s712
Ghas H. johnson, 76,77,93,94, % 95
NJ %ss H;s Clarke 1sss4 49, sss7 : s
VIZ" 0Ts''ss 1854 JAMES H M Il TS,9S
Collector for tile Oayef Raleig1.
TENEA.-THE FOLLOWING CHOICE VARIETIES
at the brqg Store Of H!SwooP SCOTT: c', a
GSnn To HsGn fsss sa 6a6n on sn
Neplus
Raleigh, March 16, 1855.
DERFUMERY.-WEA ARE NOW RECEIVING
II supply of select articles for the toet-come and
anime them.
HAYWOOD SCOTT.
June 8. 54.
DARGAINS.I WILL SELL THE BALANCE OF
Dmy stock of CROCKERY and GLASSWARE at cost,
for CASH. The entire stock is imported and to families wish
ing to rePenish old SETS lay in chance
is offered of so doing at a bargain
have number of French China goods in sets and 9TH
erwse together with complete assortment of Ironstone
and other goodsaltogeher comprising attractive
sortment at the prices L offering them at.
Meantime, having perfected other angements 1 will
close out the entire stock with the good will of the business
reasonable TERMS party wishing engage in it,
The business is profitable and constantly growing and
offers good opening to business
ALEX MAcRAE JR.,
Importer of China, Glass and EathernBare,
Wilmneto ton, N. C..
Anrl If 1873
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POPE 81 CO.,
ers and Commission Merchants,

POPE q CO.,
Grocers and Commission Merchants,
PETERS VA,
WILL GIVE STRICT PERSONAL ATTENTION
w to the sale of Wheat, Tobacco, Corn Cotton, DC,
and pledge themselves to buy for their
commission Of the staple products Of the
try, in order that their undivided efforts be given
promote the interest Of those who may make cognet
to them.
March 90, 1855 24-gm.
SELECT FAMILY GROCERIES. POPE co.
- GROCERS AND COMMISSION MERCHANTS Pr
TERsBURG VA Keep constantly hand a select and
tensve stock of Groceries, suitable for Planters and EaI
lies, among which may always be found:
Old Java, Laguyra and Rio Coffee,
Stewards B and Refined Sugars,
Stewards best loaf Sugars
New crops New Orleans Molassess in bbls and half bbs
Old crop Cuba Molasses in hhds, and bbls,
Swedes and English Iron,
Sperm, adamantine and TalOw Candles,
Western Bacon Mddlipgs Shoulders and Joles,
Cumberland Nails, from to 80 penny weight,
March 20, 1855. 34-Gm.
MINES AND LIQUORS. POPE CO., GRO
w GERS AND COMMISSION MERCHANTS PETERS
BURG VA, Have hand select and superior stock
OF Wines and Liquors They particularly invite attention
to their
French Brandies imported 1850 and 1851
Old Jamaica and St. Croix Rum
Madeira, Port and Sherry Wine
Heidsick Champagne, do.
Imperial Eagle {" do
st. Julien Claret do
B B;npsgzdsdsgF very Old Rye Whisky,
Pure Extract of Rye,
March 90, 1856. 3A-eno
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Raleigh and CASTOR Railroad.

Raleigh and CASTOR Railroad.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT FROM AND
m s the all Read on e MaE
freight which must be paid in advance delivery of
IRIS arrangement will afford great advantages
toners by supersedng the necessity of their employing
Raleigh and having their goods produce subjected to
only one handling.
Agents cannot violate the above rule without subectng
The will continue to be taken by the officers
agents of the Company department of its bus
mess to the public and promote the interests
of its customers
ger will leave Raleigh in the the arrival
of from the West the N. c. Road, due notice
~ ''N'' L. OBJ. BRANCH, President.
ordering goods to- 60 up the c. Road are to
have distinctly marked that their destination
from Petersburg or Portsmouth.
Raleigh, Jan. II, 1855. l6-H
New Bakery and Candy Mandatory.
MFRS. HARDIE DESIRES TO SAY TO THE
public that she recently employed superior Ba-
ker and Candy Maker. She will keep constantly for sale
Cakes and Candies of great Variety,
and now prepared orders cake for dinners
parties Families and hotels be supplied with any
kind or any quality of desserts
it to any part of the State.
Raleigh, Nov. 90, 1854. ST
ITO THE TIRPENTINE MAKERs s OF n n,
ken premium at the late State Fair upon turpenne
TOOLS (chpper roundshaves and hackers would
to the pubct hat they manufacturing these tools
tensvey Their worlmen having been for many years
gagged in the above bust by the
quality and % nts Of her S0S will Se
NJ Railroads We warrant these tools to be equal in
quality and am a tor wo1 s
age trusting that liberal Southeners will preference to
All addressed Jerricho n c., will meet
prompt attention Nv
January g. 1885, II
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CALL AND Sc
H. L. E Y A N S.

H. L. EVA Ms.
NUMBER 20, CHEAP PLACE, RALEIGH n G.
,HyHE SUBSCRIBER WOULD RESPECTFULLY
call the attention ohs old friends and customers and
the public generally his stock of Staple and Fancy Dry
Goods Bonnets Hats Boots Shoes &c. which is now IN
store and ready for exhibition His stock is large and well
selected and will be sold cheap the cheapest parcu
larly to the person BUYING WITH CASH, great IN
ducements will be offered for the ready money.
Call examine and be able of truth TO testify to the
above. Opposite E. l.. Harding's. - .
Raleigh. AprilS 1850 as
nRESS GOODS.-PLAIN FIGURED PLA1DS
- and Striped Silks.
Plain Black Watered do, very cheap,
Satin Plaid, Striped Figured and Plaid Berage
Chali Berage De Lane, French JackonetS ana common
Lawns a large assortment at very low prices,
Ginghams, BrilliantCs, Plain,
Dotted and Figured Swiss Muslins. ~
April s, 1855, So
DONNETS.-A HANDSOME ASSORTMENT OF
Id Silk Lace, Lcghorn and White and BLACK
Ribbons large assortment and very cheap
Collars Undersleevcs Chimizctts, Gloves,
Plain Emb. Handkf, Hosiery &c, at the same place
II. l.. EVANS.
AprilS. 1866 ST
OAPs AND HATS.-BEEBES EXFINE MOLE
~ skin,
Black, Pearl and white soft Hats,
Panama, Straw and LcghOrn,
Boots and Shoes-AIilcs fine Pump Boots,
do pegged do.
Robinsons Ladies walking shoes,
Black and colored Caters,
Gents fine summer shoes,
Brogans, Calf Goat and various other kinds,
--"o-e' amy N-'O|'' H. L. EVANS.
April s, 1855. So
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VN7ATER POWER ON NEUSE RIVER
w EIGHT MILES EAST OF RALEIGH, AND
FOUR FROM THE CENTRAL RAILROAD.-The SUBJ
scrber DESTROYS sell his water the Neuse
River known the Stone and Cobb Mills where there is
abundance of water at all of the and su
icent supply of rock at the old dam to build
Ten feet of be obtained with dam eight feet
high.
Should it be preferred to form Company for manufac-
turing purposes, willing to become member with
good and substantial Company of gentlemen.
If Company formed it is desreus that it should be
done have this day begun to rebuild the old dam
tine river
VIM R. POOLE.
January 22 1855. 1s-tf
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MUSTER ROLLS OF THE SOLDIERS OF
IH1THE WAR OF 1912, detached from the N. G.
Militia in 1872 and IA published in pursuance of Resolu-
tons of the General Assembly of JAM 49, 1851 under the
direction of the Adjutant General
Copies of this work be obtained by addressing the
subscriber. Price one dollar, free of postage.
Raleigh, May 4, 1856. ~
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EDLEASANT GROVE MALE ACADEMY,
II Wake Forest, NJ CIVILIAN NJ. CRENSHAW, a:
B., PrincipaThe Seventh Session of this institution will
the End Monday in January next
81 to SIS per session. The Academy situated mile from
Forestvile. The location of this institution for health NOR
atty and convenience cannot be surpassed by any The
Trustees of this school have than realized their
tatons in Mr. CRENsHAw teacher and would the
public that he is thorough scholar and good instructor
Board be had at Sc per month For further particulars
address Dr. WESLEY HARTSFIELD
Nov. %, 1853. ST
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&AO REWARD.-RANAWAY FROM THE
suns'T E On the bel; 18th Of September 1854,
little under feet high full face little frecied we'll
featured one of his thumbs djsgured, feet fat like
Guilford he be endeavorng to make his way to
the Northwest will give reward of $40 for his appre-
S25 if taken within the State, that get him Any in
formation concerning said boy will be thankfully received
may be that said boy has procured free papers, but re-
member his thumb Ny postoFce is Sandy Creek Randolph
County, N. G.
Randolph Co., N. C.. March %, 1855. SIT
T ATE PUBLIC ATIONs.-NELLY BRACKEN, A
laIe forty ago, by Annie Chambers Bradford
Pride and Prejudice novel by Miss Austen author of
" Sense and Sensibty," " Emma, Persuasion &c &c
The Pride of Life, by Lady Scott. '
Yhe Sons of the Sires.
Paul and Julia by j. G. Pitrat.
The Singers Companion.
Illustrations of Genius in some of its relations 10
and Sooiety by Henry Giles For sale by " ~ -
March 5, 1855. o'hf-ts ao,a
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JOSEPH r. BLOSSOM,
Commission and Forwarding Merchant,
WILMINGTON, n. @.
WILL give his personal attention business nrused to
his and shippers rely having prompt returns
Liberal advances made consgnmens for sale in this
market, for shipment to Northern Ports
March O. Sly.
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, NASH
- COUNTY, Court Of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Feb
ruary Term, 1855 A B. Bans, Administrator of Dinah
Talor Rolen Pollen Tinah Pollen, Wesley Pollen David
Bone and wife Dna Wyatt Pollen, Rebecca Polcn Pasey
fGIsn, James Bartholomew and wife Nancy. Ada Mum
Dinah Taylor, Samuel Fuller and wife Sally.
1t appearing TO the satisfaction of the Court that the de-
PENDANTS this non-resden is ordered the
Court that publication be made the North Carolina Stan
dard for six weeks for them to forward and plead
against them
Witness WIN. T. Arlington Clerk of said Court at
Office in Nashville, this Sd day of April, A. D. 1856.
WIN. T. ARLINGTON, G. C. C.
April 10, 1855. 4o-6w.
pr. ADV. So e21lc)
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Medical Society of the State of North Carolina.
VNHE. NEXT ANNUAL MEETING OF THE
be held in town Of Salisbury on Tuesday the 18th Of
May, 1856.
Delegates permanent members the profession gem
orally are requested to attend.
S. S. SATCHWELL, NJ. D.,
Sec. ~ o. Medical Society,".
april IL, 1855. lid.
~ Salisbury papers copy till day of meeting
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Attention, Ladies 3!
wv HI. & II. S. TUCKER TAKE PLEASURE
w Elm informing Ladies that their assortment of
SUMMER MANTILLAs ready for exhibition,
which they will be pleased show them at their Store
No 8, FAYETTEvILLE STREET
March TX 1879
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NTEW STORE.-AT THE OLD STAND OF JOHN
IL PRIMROSE, on Fayetteville street, just above the
Market House.
The subscriber has opened full stock of Dry Goods CO
thing Jewery Groceries, and general assortment of every
thing usually kept in City Store, which he will sell
wholesale retail at COST He determined to SELL and
must and will Sc and those in want of goods groceries
can now get bargains Call soon, and give trial be-
fore you buy elsewhere.
MARX. SCHLOSS
tf
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&TATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, Ma H
- COUNTY, February Term, 1855. A. B. Bains, Ad-
1instrat9r of Rqthy Morgan, Ezekal Morgan Wright
and wife Topper Cray Morgan, joseph Morgan and " Ws
Cherry Ann Smith, James Morgan, irwin Finch and wife
Susan.
1t appearing to the satisfaction of the Court de-
PENDANTS in this nonresdents it is therefore
ordered that publication be made for weeks the
Carolina Standard for them to forward and plead an
demur, judgement will be taken pro confesso
to them.
Witness: VIM T. Arlington, Clerk of said Court at
Office in the town of Nashville this Sd day of April A D.
1856.
VIM. T. ARLINGTON, G. c. c.
April 10, 1856. 40-6w.
pr. ADV. SIS 621lcl
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pr. Adv S5 621ac.) ,...-..
a PERSON WHO WISHES TO ENGAGE IN ED
"A iting and publishing can hear ola good opportunity,
open to preermen by addressing the Editors Stan
dard The present editor and publishers having engaged
in other business would dispose of their interests
bly, =
December %, 1854. lift
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DERFUMERY.-WE ARE NOW RECEIVING A
IL supply of select articles for the toet-come and
anime them.
HAYWOOD & SCOTT.
June 8, "a. --62
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AND FOR SALE.-A BEAUTIFUL SUMNER
resdence on the Hillsborough Road, four miles from
Franknton and six from Lousburg in OF the heaG
both the above named places excellent male and female
latter.
There is on the premises large and conveniently con
structed two story building with good rooms situated
about three hundred yards from the road fine white oak
grove There are also few out-houses-a good Spring
convenient to the dwelling will sell hundred acres
or more suit the purchaser. Those wishing see
the premises will call the subscriber in Louisburg, or
VIM. o. Green, Esq, living adjoining.
VIM F. GREEN.
Louisburg N. c.. Feb 90 1850 1O63-wtf
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Illinois Central Railroad.

There are few wisc-acres and pretended
Know. Something's, both in Galena aud Dn-
buque, who, about once month, get the pub
lie ofthose cities as we'll as of ST. Paul and the
whole upper country, into n state of excitement
through the circulation ofreports that the Hi
nois Central R.R. will not be completed to'Dun-
leth until the end of the full limit of time
named in the charter. We fnd for instance,
the following paragraph in the Democrat OF
Friday last:
1.-The Dubuque papers report that Mr.. c ris-
void, OF New York, has purchased sufficient
amount of the stock of the Illinois Central
Railroad Company, to acquire such an infu
eGce i'll the Company as to control its manage
ment, and that he has determined to resist. and
if possible in him. prevent, the construction OF
the northwest limit of the road to Dunlcith
till towards the expiration Of the time allowed
the company to construct it, which will be
some five years."
Nothing could be more absurd than this, yet
we presume it would find many believers il
St. Paul, were it not contradicted upon posi-
tive and official authority. We happen to have
such authority at hand. The financial agent:
of the Company at Dubuque were recently con
suited in regard to these reports, and returned
the following answer:
DEAR SIR In reply to your enquiries, We
are gratilied to say, that iron rails will be ait
from Dunleith. south, in a lew days and the
ears will arrive here by the LIST of May.
! T. S. JESUP x Co."
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L i E MIN N ES @ I Ia N
SATURDAY MORNING, MARCH II, 1855
The News.


at never rains but ii pours " is an old and
trite adxge. Now that the mails have com
me.eed coming, they are piled in upon us, al
NEST to a surfeit.
We give the most important items of inter
ct received yesterday. There is news in both
the letters of our faithful Washington cores
rondent which will rejoice the heart OF many a
true Minnesotian. The Reserve presumption
bill has passed the Senate, and is new doubtless
law: and the Indian Treaties were in the
best possible condition.
The Railroad charter was considered by its
friends entirely safe up to the latest dates we
hav2 received. The news of the passage Of the
smsndatory act over Gov. Germans veto had
reached Washington, and was hailed with great
rejoicing by our several citizens there. All of
thsm-some ten or twenty in number--includ-
inr Chas. H. Cakes, OF the firm of Borup &
Oakcs, had united in inviting Hon. H. NJ. Rice
to accept the compliment of a public dinner be-
fore leaving the city.
VS. are indebted to W. II. Morse, ESQ, OF
Burbank Co.'s Express, for Galena papers in
advance of the mail.
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Maino Politics.
AUGUSTA, Feb. %.


The Republican Convention to-day was very
we'll attended much more so than had been an
ticipated. 1t was called to order at 10 o'clock
by Mr.. Gunnison of PASSPORT, and Hon. Job
Prince was made temporary chairman. While
the committee were preparing permanent or
ganiZation, and excellent speeches were made
by Rev. Mr. kelloch Hon. Judge Ludden and
Mr. Peck.
Gov. Kent was made President, with one Vice
President from each county. Gov. Kent made
q long and eloquent speech and was followed
by Mr. Brown, of Hampden, and Judge Good
enOw.
The Convention met again in the afternoon,
when r. G.. Lincoln, Esq. pledged the Ameri
can party.
Mr. Cram, of New Sharon, spoke OH the point
DR.. Noursc reported series of resolutions
Judge Coodenow. moved that Ansel z. Morrill,
be nominated for Governor by reclamation. 1t
was carried with tremendous enthusiasm.-
Speeches were then made by Mr. Woodman of
Portland: DIR. NOurse, Messrs. Wiley, kellOch,
Seward and McCrillis.
Gov. Morrill, then appeared and accepted The
nomination in brief and happy speech.
The Convention then adjourned till this eve
ming. with three hearty cheers for Gov Morrill,
and three more for the Republican party.
The whole proceedings were harmonious and
enthusiastic.