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Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1855-04-05
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
DrI Ricardo,
Teacher Of Modern Languages

- w BpfERllS- -
oSR HALF Of wh Cher feathers charge, that 10 tSt
sss " a. aay:9sS; ,,,. too.
Mn lsiSs BtsI teacher Big book d''''s'' tile
sdastilGn Sy01Ih y s Ssaa s,i
wSl,a ieSc' Htnci and Spanish not from dead books
but by living conversation we mu" wa" V''V'' Wv
run, ..,, . ia, .tr Al AInh.iIon mr.
il not ,iils with aehl conversation " hUIA
Is ot Suaal for teacher s od sIIet
snlih yrostes. yoqns llS u; gh asn'' 'V''O''
tie t4 aud mind Of az aaoeeI M, feSS Ia, ol.ndorns
Grammar Is the caIt beoIe lie olse " sys shsaP sa
IeSiio 10 Children Is 10 serys stest pubic cause lHe
school nl1et y lle tGltL SGESS arc nearly The
sane There are two llnSUlses ~ %I I.. ~
more-tLe Itk eAn and Tie Spanish w.
Peeh ai Sns alo sure eglues ,"snI
or OF zeal ysluei because we know what weA'sSotS'
Lul uol what we may be 10 MORROW M. \,
Latin Is the lulbdsUI Tue selooIs W W NY MANA
has never been Of aHy use 10 me- the bard s19ues Ass
In Latin JNiS two years. Jesuit colleges ~
eTs and Je$ue4l education ale d6Saeelu 0u''sSe '"
Young America. Tle Jesuit Is
'ON"S ia monster OF SUci kldeouS ineln
'rLat 10 be hated i,sed3 but 10 be SEEM ~,
Tie MN who speaks three different lahSu'tsS Is worm
thee nien, -. = a. ~, ,.ho may ,,e,
size 10 opaln fuller Information Of my own system "
teaching hos 10 tsdk read, ah write SCalhnlSaHE Su
cOTrectI, either French or SlAlllsh' Il, .un
Wlat Is The USE 10 III Americana olcxeIelses ~ hs'H
tho Latin Reader VIRGIL Gear, CIeeIS ard nS'IIe, III
| iaIinf Il Is perfect hunlbus WsslIll SIol' va
Franklin JACKSON and thousands OF other great Alell
taS never learned Latin Lean nothing that Is useless
can any you sltik Rremhf Wish could, though have
been learning i've Years aud paid dear or le AZ
aver Of many Latin Will le.eI gtye
Isl, dinner Gr supper to any ane'leaH Lat'" "S usaa
IFISSiln, In speaking Of education, says, ~ man
enpes his pulse Into bis head no Etil cav taSe u rom ~
him. aeclrse, condemn AMI prosecute The Muiy OF
tIe,nan and Ilnese beCAusc DO Tot wish see Tile ILL.,
crease or foreign niun thin our own nation
Ina commercial point Of view, tile FTerel tongue v
nale TAI necessity, beeae all the correspondence WIN
Europe Except EuEaud) Is carried OH Y kienih hNe
thuusal foreign cel Us u our cOHlnlei elS cpcs
The SPANISH language Is spoken III ntiec.h Spanss!
republics III America, With whom we s'chn reTpe'usI
contact alnUs! daily.
[a,ln How many can srelk Latlni MOI one 'eS'des
ih1i, ialin Is not spoken III any rait OF Tue world
Ny own system Is great benefit JT persons WHO nave
little tine 10 study, kisht rtHt only for att4leh'
TLe lovers Of learning Will Please 70 call q 'y rooms
al Mira ftetes 13 Maln street. OF al The book store OF
MeSSVS. Wilde ~ HIOtIeT, apo
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1855-04-05

&" MLrASY EXPEDITION TO rnE pLAiSs.-lt is
announced in the 81. Louis Republican tlst OrIels
have Leen received from Washington tot The early
,hatci Of 1000 troops, under Gen. Ilarey, TO The
Wts'etn Plains, with view 10 ills chssiisemenl
NJ The Indians who have, fot yeats past, teen en-.
gnEed in leptedutions upon the ptopttty, and The
.mutder Of American citizens, II Is understood
that 1900 Of the tOops ate 10 be stationed q, FL
Larspie, 500 At ROrt KeSrney, 600 OF Fort Riley,
and 1900 on the Upper Missouri. They take out
ayeats supply Of provisions.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1855-04-05

- TTThe burning Of The steamer Bulletin on The
Mississippi, near Lake Providence, has been OIL.
ready mentioned, together with the loss of23 lives.
MsIor John U. Williamson, Of New York, at first
reported lost, is supposed to have been picked up
and sltely carried ashOle. Evans Gwynne, Of Co.
lumbus, 0hiOj Alr. McConeteo, Of N. Carolina;
owills Till, Of NashvIIlei B. llandwerkel, VI
Memphis; and ]. Blown, Of Miss, are the names
Of The other passengers missing, The balance con.
sising Of The crew. Hector Davis, Of Virginia, is
among lie saved. The boat and cargo were en-.
iitely consumed,
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1855-04-05

&Il:RostlSo.-.JOhn VI, Finks, special agent
Of ihe Post Office Department, nttesled Joseph
MatlilleL mail cartier al KtngwOOd, Preston coun.
~, Vitglaia on Thursday last Tot robting the mail.
He has been anaiyaed before magistrate and
eonmItied.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1855-04-05

pon tbs ala Of JOauaty thero wee [, 1855 con.
1lea under sentence Of transportation in conhne.
psnt ia EoSlsnd, and 1859 conylcis were Of large
With tickets OF leave.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1855-04-05

IRA convention Of Chtislianised Jews, II is
said, will 10 held in Aay neat, to eonslder among
other things the sdopiIon Of cooperative Heas.
utts with Tho Jews Of The old land, for tic return
Of The Chosen people IL PeIesIine.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1855-04-05

uThete is no truth in the sutmises or ptelic.
lions that an extra session Of cOnetess viii Le
called eitheEin view Of events which have tians.
piled or which are likely IL happen.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1855-04-05

u'The Captain Of HE steamship Daniel Web.
s!et says, tia! on bis late OuwStd passage TO San
Juan, his vessel ives brought TO by shot from
Spanish siOOp'ofwar, and boarded, and his pspen
examined by one Of the officers, when he was pet.
nitIsd 10 20 % hl, way.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1855-04-05

A cosSEtn DfcolSu FoR IER JrwELs.-The
Maine papers give an account Of woman and her
four daughters, in franklin county, Maine, who
shOyelcd snow three feet deep from path 10 tois
long to enable her daughters TO reach school.
house, The Atst ever erected ins thu district, In
which Tue husband and father Of this family hos
resided 81 yeeh lie didn't think the labor worth
the reward, but his wife did.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1855-04-05

GTThe fdnetal service Of Mrs. Benton, which
took place in The Second Presbyterian Church at
ST. Louis few days ago, was largely attended,
The Democrat says;
The body, accompanied by a long procession Of
carriages, was borne 10 The BelleionlalRe Celnetc.
", where, IN beautiful eninenCe OH The 'snuse:
side Of The l'athet OF Rlvets,' within the family
enclosure, The remains were deposited III the cold,
cherries gtouRd, Tile Match wind was rude and
chill, but Col. Benton and ,Irs relatives remained
on tho ground until tho last shovel Of earth was
heaped upon The gave. We observed row Of
plain while marble slabs planted al The west Of
fonr graves containing, as we were told, the De.
parted clilfeh aud mother Of our venerable Ex.
Senator. 1hoy stood Immediately 10 the norh.
ward OF Mis-. BentOn's tomI, leaving space open
at let right for the reception Of The earthly te.
mains Of one whose presence we hope may yet
long be YouohsaIed 10 US.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1855-04-05

sTcot. Isaac opg, Of cabell county, who Is a
candidate tot The legislature, and "had dileay,
bm o democrat, HiH mol pott Jor Ri't"
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1855-04-05

RSpoGcENESr or THE PRoHiRlrloy.-Th PEG.
pie Of Indiana seem determined 10 enforce their
liqpOt law. The Wabash Gazette says that Julia
Walker received s41S damages aSs: st ]. DitIOn,
"fCr causing The death Of het husband by making
him drunk, whereby he fell into the canal aud w0s
drowned The Wabash Courier gives an account
of another case, where ". D. Johnson went into
liquor store, called for ltink, aud while tue
bar.bseEers back was turned, Lc drank whole
tunber Of brandy, aud died In few hOurs.--
The butkeenct was arrested, aud mulCted inIo
$500 damages, for the benefit Of the child Of tie
deceased.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1855-04-05

INFORMANT DrclsioS.-The New York Mitrct Of
/, Thursday evening says,-"An important suit was
decided Ia The superior COnti, yesterday. Samuel
D. schenck sued The New York City Fife Insurance
Co., to recover $500 on building. &c. The
defendants contspled that they never had received
the premium from the plaintiff, and also that they
had given notice 10 him that unless The same was
paid forthwith The policy would be cancelled,
which they alleSo was done on theit books. 1t
oppeatS That an insurance broker caIe'' on The
plaintiff, and asked il he wunled his stock insured
Plaintiff replied yes, aud subsequently the brOSes
brought him The policy in tits suit, and teceiYed
,he premium thereon. The defendants alleged
that they never received Tie premium, and, there
iote, according to The terms Of the policy were
not liable. The Coult charged that tIIe delivery
OF the policy was Priaa aeis evidence Of the pie.
mum having been paid and directed the jury 10
render q verdict iot the plaintiff for lie amount
and interest, s?,6G1ni,"
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1855-04-05

uR.R. Collier, Of Petersburg, sstnunch Demo.
ctat Is gu; in the Petersburg Express in which he
e'pOuses the principles Of ths American ra,ts
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1855-04-05
DissoLUTIaN.

The films OF Sweatngen, Taylor & Co., and
Swestiissu, Realty & TO-, were dissolved on tho
l7tli insl., by mutual consent, J. II. PcndletOn
purchasing lie enite interest Of E. D. Sweatin.
zen and o, l. lAylOt, In said firms, including all
deblsdus aud toLscoIne due 10 said firms PetsonS
indebted ate requested 10 settle u at tie earliest
ptscIcol moment, aud pefsons having claims a.
rainst said firms will present them for settlement.
The business will heteafter be conducted 10y j..
II. PESpLEroS and q, DE,rrv, under the style Of
liEATrY 4 Co... II, PESDLEToS aud o. ]. TAH'
LoG, Rditora
T.. Il. SwEARlSogS Is authorized 10 collect the
delts due 10, and settle the deIds due to'n lie
late films.
uMt. Wells ]. Hawks, one VI lie democratic
nominees Of the county Of 1eaetson Vir!ini,, for
aseat ID the Legislature, respectfully declines The
protIsted honot lie Is said 10 be one Of the most
successful carriage makers III Virginia, ami has no
idea of taxing o Tide In 6tOush concern as The
tbIuisal wagon. Among other things be Says
al owe deep gratitude to The people Of Jeltr.
son county fot tkelt lihetal patronage and kind.
nu4s 10 me OIL all occasions, but think can Setre
them better by attending 10 my business al home.
10 that portion Of your delegation who btousIt
lotwlll my name am llnueE many oollgnuohS:,-"
The lilrpets Perry men ate most Of them, like
iny.elf, mechanics have for sixteen yearsSetyed
The psope Of Jefferson county in that capacity,
and The highest test Of respectfully with ne Is
honest industry. started out with The deIeImh'
otion 10 attend strictly 10 my baeintss, to deal hnn.
tsly, fatty, uud openly with oil tntni that eoufse
! have tutsued from Tue fist, and have succeeded
beyond my most sansuine expectations. have
no usplaIlons fot political LIE, especially when
thlns myself much better qualified lot neclanc
tllana legislator"
Slt Hawks has Teen tecItlet Of the Town, and
/, now one Of the most useful magistrates in the
county,
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1855-04-05
For Sale,

DIN IT. THOMPSON aud ]. IT. PlIIeTE0n have l0Tm
y ed paitlkrshlp under tie name Of
Thompson & Patterson,
Dealers in hooks, Stationery, Wall Paper
and vattety Goods, Wholesale and
Retail.
The new firm will continue 10 keen all theroruar Patent
Medicines as ketelo'6rc kept by Patterson 4 TO- Tie
business Will Be continued al the old stAnd 81 and % Mon
l0tAi, uGili The eth when II will DO removed 10
III Mas srkgET, WEsT SIDE, ABOVE MOSROE,
(I'le room now occupied by ", r. Selby.)
We will ArltAr In our Eew room With an ileteaSed
stock Of books, Stationery. &C., and large and splendid
assortment OF wall Paper, window PAPER, transparent
nir EFiAhiS and fI0ihnhAfS. MILO
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1855-05-05
cLARENpoN IRON woRKs,
WILMINGTON. N. 81.

.W1bM1NGTON,- N. u.
THyHE CLARENDON IRON WORKS ARE
Il now prepared to receive orders for Beam Vertical,
Horizontal or Oselatng Steam Engines High OF Low Pres
sure and adapted to a purposes Circular Vertical and
Portable Saw Mills complete; Pumps, Mining MACHINERY,
Grist and Flour Mills complete; Parker Turbine and oher
Wheels Equppng of Steamers Car heels and Axes
Horse powers Of various patterns Rice Field Pumps and
Engines Rice Thrashers Shinge Machines Shattng Full
lies Hangers Gears, and all other Mill Work.
-s.@ .tt -. = CASTINGS. .
Iron and Brass Castings of all descriptions including
Ornamental Iron Railing, Pipe Bridge Castings, &C. &c.
The Company would respectfully invite attention to their
styles and patterns of Railing which may be seen at their
Office.
BOILERS.
Tubular, Flue and Cylindrical Boilers Water Ianks'
Chimneys and all other kinds of Boiler Work.
REPAIRS.
senarate denartmen and force will be kept for repairs,
where work will be done thoroughly and with despacn
All work in the establishment delivered eiher on
the cars of the Wilmington Manchester itar0ad or lne
Wilmington Weldon Railroad in Hats at the Comp-
Having large facilities above work will be done on as
reasonable terms as elsewhere North South, and In
prompt and satisfactory manner /. flaws
Consultation bv letter otherwise in regard to plans
and designs for mills their furniture and for machinery
generally willingly answered All orders or communica-
lions to be addressed to the undersigned
'''N' ~ ~ HENRY NJ DRANE, Agent:
March %, 1855. OBJ.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1855-05-05
Spring Trade, 1856.
M UIR & b RYAN .

IMPORTERS IND WHOLESALE DEALERS
IN HARD WARE, CUTLERY, GUNS, DC,
No. 81, SYCAMORE STREET, PETERSBURG, VA
WYE HAVE RECEIVED DIRECT FROM EUROPE,
w per ships Constantine Manhattan Queen of the
West Spring stock of Hardware Cutlery &c. embrac-
ing large assortment of Flower Cotterkey Solid Box
Vices, Ellwes Killing and Wedding Hoes Bright Steel
Faced Wedding Hoes Of superior quality Wei, Trace,
tenhoms Rodgers Pocket Cutlery; Table Cutlery from
different manufacturers in single dozens and of fifty
pieces. -
We have also received full supply of American Goods
purchased on the very best terms We keep always on
Cross-cut Saws of Hoe Co. and Spear Jacksons man
uacture; and general assortment of all articles usually
kept in similar establishments to which would solicit
the attention of Virginia and North Carolina Merchants
promising them great inducements be offered by
any Jobbing House North South
MUIR& BRYAN.
sign of the Paddock, No SO, Sycamore Street,
-.-st.z Petersburg, Va.
March 16, 1855. o32am
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1855-05-05
PINEY POINT LINE TO BALTIMORE.
ON SUNDAY OF EACH WEEK.
FARE ONLY S1.

PINEY POINT LINE TO BALTIMORE.
ON SUNDAY OF EACH WEEK.
FARE ONLY 81.
4 the comfortable Steamer MARYLAND, Captain Cbas
Mitchell having been entirely reftted enlarged and inn
rsburg and Baltimore once weekly.
Passengers by this agreeable and economical line will
eek at - o'clock, A NJ. and reach Baltimore in the
%rse of the night thus securing connection with the
feren lines out of Baltimore the following morning in
| ~ direction.
Returning passengers will leave Baltimore on the after
of Wednesday of each week at o'clock, P. NJ and
rive at Petersburg by special train, at an early hour
either direction 81 Forward Cabin passengers
anne price, but with meals board of the steamer Mary
Fare for first class passengers between Baltimore and
Philadelphia, by the New Castle and Frenchtown line, 81
Petersburg Philadelphia by agreeable line, Sc so
only for the first class PassegeT and s. 50 for second
For further particulars or through tickets apply at the
Oce OF the Richmond Petersburg and Potomac Rail Road
Company. , -
P S-Fare to Pney Point, with privilege of returning
at any time during the boat season, 81 only
February 81, 1865 3S-tf
The Winter is Gone and the Spring is Come.
YNHE UNDERSIGNED HAS FOR SALE ON REA
IL sonable terms:
frst-rate brood Mares, by Imported Rowton out
| : a thorough bred Sir Archie mare,
hoTthorned Durham,
Also, or Yoke of Oxen likely and well broke,
A few fine Young Bulls, best breed
10 Sheep, q South Down and u Merino,
80 Barrels best Old Apple Brandy,
And good Horse Wagon and Gear.
SETH JONES'
Pomona, Wake County, N. G.
March II, 1856 31-tf
BI have certificates prove the blood of the above
ock. S. j.
pectacles Adjusted to Defective Sight upon I'm
erring Scientific Principles by E. Markens,
Optician.
AA@- HE subscriber, we'll known to the cti.
- - of North Carolina by his frequent Wis
to Raleigh, skul Optician informs the public that
IT short time only he can be found Mr.. Petersiliao
Iuse Store where he will be happy attend wins
toud desire his services. He is able to almost all
defects of sight, miopia presbytia presbytie
lyopa, Cataract, ect His superior glasses and most
tion to the eve are SO Well known that the = p
lentioning. Call soon, his stay will be very short
E. MARKENS, Optician.
At Petersilias Music Store.
Dec. II, 1854 81
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1855-05-05
WI. & r. S. TUCKER.


INVITE THE ATTENTION OF BUYERS TO THE
Most .attrncttUe Stock OF
FOREIGN DRY GOODS
they ever offered in this City, comprising
RICH FIGURED AND PLAIN .--...
Dhf Mo1R RiEA ANTIQUES,
PLAID AND STRIPED
S'' 81 SL2 2s a G8s4 pE E sEnRg:
GRq fi1 pc NaREEs
MARCELLINEs,
" RICH PRINTED AND PLAIN
0AG GRES1D1NEs AND HERNAN1s,
onc jhGR6sihrs,
Lawns, PRINTS. cHA,LILIEs,
BAREGE DE LANES,
Af Fq e g Esx and GRAPE
D GRAPE sHAwIs
of every description
HoH TAFF En- and and sAFiS ribbons,
GLOVES and HOSIERY
Also 100000 yards of PORTSMOUTH, HADLEY AND
LODI Lawns, from 5 to Is cents per yard. ..
Attention, Ladies!
WV HI. & r.. S. TUCKER TAKE PLEASURE
w Gin informing the Ladies that their assortment of
Spring SUMNER is ready for exhibition,
which they will be pleased to show them at their Store
No. 8, FAYETTEVILLE STREET.
March Is, 1855. 33-
STILL THEY COME!
THlAKE OFF THE OLD BEAVER AND DON ONE OF
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,
" T Ten corr"
Canton "
Panama "
t" Cavalier
I" Wide Awake &"
Octsgon &"
d" Sebastopol "
Boys and Misses Hats and Caps Boomers and Flats of
all kinds. W. II. & R. s. TUCKER.
ERESH FAMILY GROCERIES.-WE HAVE
Il in store well selected stock of family groceries,
comprising the following:
Stuart No. l Syrup.
Best Family Molasses.
Loaf 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, Adamantne and Tallow Candles.
Starch, Bar Soap Spice, Ginger and Pepper.
Maccaroni and Eng lish Cheese
Indeed all articles in the grocery line.
W. H. & R. S. TUCKER.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1855-05-05


DURSUANT TO AN ORDER MADE AT THE
Spring Term of the Court of Equity for the County of
Others the undersigned Clerk and Master will proceed to
sell at the Court House door in the City of Raleigh on
Thursday of May Court for the County of Wake being the
oath day of May the following valuable real estate tow
The residence Of the late Dr. Josiah u Watson IN Wake
upon which it is situated There is upon the premises
oc brick Dwelling large and @
the City of Raleigh also Kitchen stables ice house
we'll excellent Spring of and good garden.
Also at the same time and place nine lots Of half acre
each just outside of the corporate limits of the City Of
Raleigh and Immediately facing the Dwelling House afore
said
Possession will be given the day of SALE Persons de-
string examine the premises call upon Mr. who
is staying upon the lot William Jones, Esq., Cash
Terms Bonds payable twelve after the
Enough to be paid cash the main purchase to pay
'',' ., a1s F.. ek1HAn HAYWOOD, C.. aM:E
50 Register please copy until day of sale.
TX ING & BIGGs, RALEIGH \. c., HAVE RE
ceived their stock of Spring and Summer Goods and
Our stock consists in part of Cloths Cassimeres and
Vestngs of all grades and colors which will be made
der at short notice and in the most approved style
good assortment of Ready Made Clothing and Fur
In fact have every article by gentlemen Except
Boots and Shoes and think we can offer good induce
doing more of cash business than we have formerly done
therefore, goods will be offered low.
Don't forget to ~ drop n-zEa as You pass By.
KING & BIGGS.
Raleigh, April "A, 1855. At.
UST RECEIVED.-A LOT OF FINE HATS
e. Among them is the Ventilatng Hat-a style for
summer. KING BIGGS.
April IA, 1855. Aft.
SOMETHING FOR THE BOYs.-A GOOD
- assortment of Boys Clothing just received.
KING BIGGS.
April IA, 1855. 41-4t.
~ Register, STAR Age and Weekly Post copy four
times weekly.
VPARGAINS.-I WILL SELL THE BALANCE OF
4Omy stock Of CROCKERY and GLASSWARE at COST
for cash. The entire stock is inortd and to families wish
ing to repenish old SETS lay Ones a chance
is offered of so doing at bargain
have number Of French China goods in sets and 9TH
erws together with complete assortment of Ironstone
and other gopdsatogether comprising an attractive as
Meantime, having perfected other arrangements, will
close out the entire stock with the good will of the business
reasonable TERMS any 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 Eathernware,
Wilmington, N. c.
April 16, 1855. Aim.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1855-05-05

wv ARE NOW PREPARED AT OUR NEW STORE,
w Nos. rs and 80, Sycamore ST.. opposite McIlwain
Son Co., to offer to Merchants of Virginia and North
Carolina the most commanding stock of FOREIGN AND
DOMESTIC DRY GOODS we have had.
One of our firm will remain in New York during the
present month"; attend the Auction Sales thus placing
daily possession of styles of Goods much below
regular prices.
Merchants visiting this market would do well to give
stock examination before buying elsewhere.
STEVENSON & WEDDELL.
PeterSburp March - 1855.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1855-05-05

Treasury Department., N. C.
SEALED PROPOSALS WILL BIZ RECEIVED AT
Sths office until 10 O'Clock, of the 2st May next
for the purchase of the following bonds to be issued by the
State of North Carolina in of $1,000 each, to wit
$4,000 running thirty bearing interest and date
from the lst January 1855.
Also S15O0O running thirty years. bearing interest and
date from the LIST April 1855.
And $4,000 running years. and bearing interest and
date from the 1st January, 1885.
All of them exempt from taxation by law.
They will all have attaches for the interest, at
six per cent per annum, payable semiannuay and both
the principal interest will be payable the Bank the
Republic New York unless where the purchaser prefers to
have them paid at the Treasury of the State.
Parties bidding will please address their letters endorsed
Proposals for North Carolina Stocks to the undersigned
at Raleigh N. G..
The bids will be opened O'clock the 2lst May
next the of the Governor Secretary and Comp
troer of State and the President of the Bank of the State
The undersigned reserves the right ofaccePng such bids
in whole in part he deem most advantageous to
the State.
Successful bidders will be required informed
of the acceptance of their bids deposte bank the
amount with the accrued interest from the date of bond
to the credit of the Treasurer of the State This deposit
may be made in the Bank of the Republic at N Y, the
Bank of the State of N c. the Bank of Cape Fear Ra
leigh N. c.
Documents showing the of the State and the
of its Indebtedness may be had at this Office
application to Messrs. Brown DeRossett, n. Y.
D. w. COURTS,
Public Treasurer of North Carolina