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A T THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE NORTH CAR
"A olina Mutual Insurance Company, held the 9th
1.-the following persons elected Directors and Off
DIRECTORS:
]. B. G. R"ulhac Raleigh.
Henry d: Turner, do.
]. r. Williams, do.
T. II. Seiby, do.
6. W. j. Muchngs, do.
james f. Jordan, do.
James NJ. Towles. do.
James E. Hoyt Washington
Alex. Mitchell, Newborn.
Joshua G. Wright, Wilmington.
John NJ Jones, Edenton.
w. w. Griffin Elizabeth City.
F. F. Pagan, Plymouth.
w. n. II. Smith, Murfreesboro.
H. b. Williams, Charlotte.
Geo: A. Smith, Milton
y. +. Long, Hillsboro.'
Joseph White, Arson County.
JOSH Boner, Salem,
7. Sunny. Asheville.
OFFICERS OF THE COMPANY
J: b. G. Roulhae President
II. d. Turner, Vice President
John G: Partridge, Secretary
John H. Bryan, attorney.
John r. Williams !
& & II; f 81 Hs,esins. Executive o'""''''s
This Company has been in successful operation over
years. and continues take risks upon all classes of pro-
pery in the State Except Steam Mills and Turpentine bis
tlleries upon favorable terms Its Policies now coyor
is in Country risks and its present capital Seven Hun
dred Thousand Dollars in bonds, properly secured
The average cost OF the plan this Com
pany has been less than third of per cent DER an
on all grades OF property embraced in its operations
addressed tc the Secretary, post paid.
Raleigh, June I2, 1856 So
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August IA, 1865.
NEW FIR M...TO THE pURurC

Eek WITH AND CLAYTON WOULD
- inform their friends and the public generally that
they have entered into partnership, and have on hand fr
the FdN uni P1nter IiI, the old stand of Beck.
with, opposite Lawrcnce's Hotel, a heavy stock of
GROCERIES,,
which the following list in part comprises
a large lot of e..Laguira, Rio and lava,
CoHee Susar..Crnshed and Clarified. of different
grades and prices.
good lot of Teas.
a heavy stock OF Sole and Upper Leather.
large assortment of Boots and Shoes, among which
are me call and kip boots calf Shoesudies and gents
Also, good lot of BrOsaHs, for men and boys
Candles. Adamantine 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. (,otton Yarns
Bacon, Lard, Flour and Meal.
A lot of splendid Tobacco.
Bagsins and Rope.
good lot of Demonstrations brands.
Also, good lot Of
DRY GOODS,
Among which are to be found DOmestics IN to-
qrs WIDE Bleaching. Goods for GentIemens wear,
Such as Cashmere, Satinet, Kentucky Jeans,
lWeeds, Osnaburss and Kerseys, a fine lot of bea-
Wy Blankets and Hats suitable for negros wear and
great many others too tedious mention.
~ Our goods will be sold upon accommodating terms
for CASH Please give call and examine for your.
Raleigh, September &C. 1850 SS-tf
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TREASURY DEPARTMENT, y. c., !
Jan. Il, lS56.
SEALED PROPOSALS. WILL BE RECEIVED
Dat this Office until 10 clock, 4. NJ l4,h of Feby next
for the purchase of of Bonds issued by the State
of North Carolina. They will bear date january 1850,
and will run thirty years
Proposals will also be received for the purchase of sl-
Ooo of Bonds which will be dated january ISL IS5G and
will run thirty years.
Both classes Of Bonds will have coupons attached for
tees at SIX per cent per annnm, payable the LIST of
Janv and July i'll eac! and and both principal and
interest will be payable the Bank of the Republic, New
York. unless where the party prefers have them payable
at the Treasury of the State Cf North Carolina.
They will be issued in of 81 800 They express
ly exempted from taxation for any purpose.
Parties bidding will please address their letters endorsed
"Proposas for n G. Stocks, to the undersigned Raj
eigh n. C..
Successful bidders upon being informed of the accep-
lance of their bids dc,osc the of their bids
with the accrued interest the credit Of the undersigned
in either the Bank of the Republic New York, the Bank
of the State of " C.. the Bank of Cape Fear Raleigh
Tho right of accepting sncl bids in whole in part
may be deemed advantageous the State reserved
The bids will be opened in the presence of the Governor
Secretary and Comptroller of State and the President of
the Bank of the State. d. w. COURTS,
Public Treasurer
RALEIGH. Jan. II. 1876, It'd
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VALUABLE LAND AND TOWN PROP.
~ EKCY FOR SALE.-SENEN HUNDRED AND

VALUABLE LAND AND TOWN PROP.
ERTY FOR SALE.-SEVEN HUNDRED AND
THIRTY SEVEN ACRES OF LAND within one mile of
the City Of Raleigh $50 800 of which the finest and
most productive low grounds in the State offered for
sale. The cleared ground is in fine till the land to be
cleared is wooded grounds This situation is well known
to many of the citizens of North Carolina but invite CAP
alists from where to and be competitors this
estate. life time will pass before such OPPORTUNITY
will again be presented for a valuable purchase.
l have Just erected A SUPERIOR FIGURING AND
TWO CORN MILLS upon the premises. The Mills can be
from the Dwelling House, and therefore all the
time under the prOprictors observation The Mills are SAP
ported by the best stream that anywhere be found and
will lack for water being supplied by Canal we'll
constructed npworls of 5000 yards in length and feet
wide, with standing head ~ feet wheel and feet
face.
Below this MILL and within 400 yards another water pow
be employed, using the water, and addition
Is foot breast could be employed for any purposes de-
manded.
An varied choice Orchard is attached to the
premises.
Further description of this property deemed needless
Persons desiring to purchase will it is their inter
to call and examine. When they do So they will be
better pleased than by reading the above
THE TOWN PROPERTY consists of convenient and
well located lot with DWELLING HOUSE of six rooms
the Central Rail Road Depot and other vacant lots
The Town property and other lots adjoining the will
be sold public auction Tuesday of next FEBRUARY
Court if not previously disposed Of Terms half cash
the other half in months, with bond and approved
security All of which may by seen application
WILLIAM +. COLLINS.
JAM II 1856. It'd
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DIOCESAN TRAINING SCHOOL OF NORTH
CAROLINA, At ASHVILLE.

VVHIS SCHOOL WILL OPEN ON TIE FIRST OF
IL January at which time tits hoped that the addition
nj buildings will have been completed is designed not
receive than Twelve Fifteen pupils for the first
year. Application for admission may be made to the Rec
tor, at Ashville, to the Rt Rev, Bishop Atkinson.
No particular age is prescribed.
Terms for Board and Tuition, $500 per Session of ten
nlonths onelaf payable se:ni-annually, aIrdncs.
Pupils not able to pay these terms, being recommended
by the clergyman OF their Parish shall such redc
ton of full charge as may have been previously agreed
upon.
In any Parish in North Carolina shall send the
schoo in its own approved pupil the expenses
of Board, Tuition Books and Clothing are offered BY the
year at S20t payable i'll advance.
For explanatory circulars, address.
JARVIS BUXTON.
Jan. 16 1856. l7-4t. :.
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PINEY POINT LINE TO BALTIMORE
ON SUNDAY OF EACH WEEK.
FARE ONLY a..

. flNE1 IO1Nt 10 BALTIMORE.
ON SUNDAY OF EACH WEEK.
FARE ONLY 81.
TIME PUBLIC ARE HEREBY INFORMED THAT
IL the comfortable Steamer MARYLAND Captain Chas
Z. MITCHELL having been entirely retted enlarged and i'm
proved i'll every respect the route between Pc
tersburg and Baltimore 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
of the night thus securing connection with the
different lines out of Baltimore the following morning
any direction.
Returning passengers will leave Baltimore the after
noon of Wednesday Of each week. O'Clock, F. NJ. and
arrive at Petersburg, by special train, early hour
next evening.
Fare in either direction 81 Forward Cabin passengers
price, but with meals board of the steamer Mary
land included.
Fare for first class passengers between Baltimore and
Philadelphia by the New Castle and Frenchtown line s.
50 for second class do 81 50-makng the wholc,re from
Petersburg Philadelphia by this agreeable line Sc
only for the first class passengers and S. 80 for second
class do including meals tor the latter board the
er Maryland.
For further particulars, through tickets apply at 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, s. only.
r. f., JR, Ticket Agent
February 81, 1885. 39-tf
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MORE PROOF.-DYSPEPSIA CURED.
RICHMOND Va Dec. II, 1855.
Notice to the Travelling Public.

UyHE SUBSCRIBER Is AGAIN AT WELDON. AND
II having taken interest in MI. w. 7. Whfeds ilo-
tel in that place. kept by Mr. John Smith, of Charles
ton c. believes it to be unnecessary for him to say to
the citizens Of North Carolina any of his numerous
friends from New Orleans the Lakes of Canada, who
stopped with him in Raleigh Henderson and Weldon ~
c. in 1851. 81 and Portsmouth, Va, what sort OF table
or house will keep. They know him to be too proud
Hotel Keeper Keep house second to other His
cooks and known to be equal to
In addition the other ladies' who have charge OF the
house. we have connected with the establishment Mrs
Dickcn, who lived with Mrs Gresham more than fifteen
wears, Assistant, up to lS15.
Believing be the interest of the travelling public
that there should always be good houses i'll Weldon
he does not ask for monopoly. All he asks is fair share
of the travel and that if lie is found deserving it,
JAMES GRESHAM.
Weldon, n. c., Jan. LIST, 1856 l5-lm.
ERENCH MERlNO, FRENCH DEI.ANES, BLACK
II Alpaca, English Mcrno Common Delancs, Canton
Cloth Coburgs Plaid Cashcres Bombazine, Ladies' Hand
kercheS Gents. do. Call and examine before You buy
Ii. l.. EVANS.
September %? 1856. 90
EIVE CENTS REWARD.-RANAWAY FROM
Il the subscriber George w Johnson. who is bound
apprentice me- and under age These to for
warn all persons from srborng trading with said boy
under the penalty prescribed by law.
WIN. GULLY.
Jan. Is, 1856. l'-3tpd.
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MAIL ARRANGEMENTS AT RALEIGH.

Arrioal and Departure Of Rooad anil Stage LINES at ana
from Raleigh
NORTHERN AIAIL,-(BY RAILRoAo,)-.
Arrives daily 49,. .......:.:. NJ va p ILL.,
(Mail closes ut o. am)
SOUTHERN MAIL,-(Br Two-HoRsE HAcK,lE
Leaves daily ~ "a
(Nia closes ut 61a a. m)
WESTERN MAL.-(BY Foun-HoRsE COACHES, y
leaves dai!E ut 2l6p.m
(NIail closes at 8 n.y.
PETERBOROUGH MAIL,-(Br Two-HoRsE HAcK,)-
Leaves Sunday and Wednesday ............ at A. M
Arrives Monday and Thursday ............ at Z Pm
mail closes Tuesdays and Saturdays at . p IN.
GoLDsBoRoUGH MA1I.-(Br Foun-uonsE CeAcH)-
Leaves daily except Snnday0 .......... at TN
Arrives daily, except Monduy,) ut Pm
(Mail closes at Z p. n.y.
PETERBOROUGH MAII,--(IsY Two-HoRsE HAcK,)-
Leaves Monday, Wednesday and Friday, at 5 a. M
Arrives TUESDAY, Thursday and Saturday, at PM
(Aail closes Sunday Tuesday and Thursday ut p n.y.
ROXBOROUGH MAII,-(BY HORSE, y
Leaves Friday, OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. at IL M
Arrives Friday ...........:.::.....:... at a. M
mail closes Friday at 12 ny
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Prospectus of the ssSouthern Sentinel"
A Democratic and Miscellaneous Journal to be Pub.
hshed Weekly, at Wilson, NJ c.
VuNHE EXISTING CONDITION OF POLITICAL PAR.
IL TIES and OF partizan strife mutually suggests the
tabishing of such journal the Southern SENTINEL"
purposes to become The present. indeed crisis in our
political history witnessed before The Constitution
has been invaded the laws tramped spat upon reip
liberty assailed ballot boxes broken and burnt the
landmarks Of political ancestry partially efaced the
wisdom derived from timehonored experience upseated
strange and questionable have been pushed into high
positions; and anacism unclaimed from its axe and It's
aggo piles in the North is heard to howl among us IN the
South. These evils, far its humble abilities shall
serve,
THE SOUTHERN SENTINEL
will endeavor to arrest. 1t will endeavor to nculcatc
for the laws they exist for the Constitu
ton has been interpreted by the men of the mast
and the Fathers of the Democratic faith 1t will defend
only POLITICAL bnt liberty, will do battle
against every political heresy that may appear whether
Matched in caves culverts or open convention.
The SENTINEL will Also to relieve the monotony of poll
ties devote space literary topics, original and selected
well to miscellaneous Subjects which shall include
Agricultural and the latest Commercial intelligence In
brief efforts expenses will be spared make the
Sentinel of the most Useful and efficient journals the
South.
The first number of the Sentinel will be issued about
the first of the next month"; and sent to subscribers the
rate OF e 81 80 at the end OF months and
u at the end of the Discount made in behalf
who shall take five ten copies.
j. F. KEENAN,, EDITOR.
Jan. II, 1856. IL
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Office r. & G. r. r. Company, |
RHLEIGu, Jan, 81, 1856.
RALEIGH AND CASTOR RAILROAD.

RALEIGH AND CASTOR RAILROAD.
Schedule for Mail Train on and after Thursday.
Nor1cEuS a ANp q hfTEs T5baY THE MAIL
~ Train will leave the Depot, North-Carolina Railroad!
the cars from the West. The Conductors and Baggage
Master will be in readiness To take charge ct baggage &c
will have no trouble in ng 4 sa nj
by order of the President.
Ticket Agent
sS- Raleigh Register Ilsboro' Recorder, Greensboro
Patriot Salisbury Wachan, Charlotte Democrat Pc,srS
burg Intellgcncer Democrat and Express, and Norfolk
Herald publish till forbid. "
DISSOLUTION OF CO-PARTN ERSIi!P..
IL The Co-parnership of Niemeyer q Nhue Is
this day dissolved by mutual consent - .,o
Henry V. Nemeyer will settle the transactions Oh Tue
Coimrtncrshp ,,~nx- " WHENEVER
JAMES c. WHITE
Portsmouth, Va. JAN. I. 80. - Ill ~
To the Public..-Bewarc of COunterfeits
V,ME VAST AND INCRE 3SS SHE h OF D 1n,,i.
gestion Debility, and certain Preventive ana cure i'r
Asue Fever has induced several unprincea persons
to palm their preparations as being the Genuine South
ern Tonic. Be and that the pr'prietors sigma
is each Bottle pree n 10 ssn1S Drursis
Richmond, Va.
MORE PROOF.-DYSPEPsIA CURED.
RICHMOND, Va, Dec. II, 1853.
Kr. Geo. Douden:
DEAR SIR: NV daughter was afflicted with dyspepsia
ann general debility for several years She tried almost
all the medicines recommended by physicians and others,
but with effect procured for her bottle OF your BIT
ters few greatly relieved her. and after taking two
bottles of she entirely restored to health esteem
it as one of the pleasant and best medicines KNOWN
Respectfully Yours,
WM. B. CHRISTIAN.
January :, 1856 IA
For sale by Williams & Haywood and p F. Pescu, D.,
eiph n c.; Wilson Alfrend, Petersburg, Va; ~ MAJ
Dowden and Bennett Bells, Richmond Va, and George
Druggists U! an
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neQUINCEY's NEW WORK.-THE MN,
Book of an English Opium Eater, by Thomas MoTE
Also Deouincey's former writings COMPRISING 49,
The Confessions of an English Opium Eater md .,.c
pira De Prounds, vol l6Ino with portrait neS ns-
IN Biographical Essays, vol 16mo, cloth
The Caesars do
Literary "reminiscences 9 vols l6mo. -
narrative and Miscellaneous Papers 9 vols 1sno -
ISL n:says on the Poets vol l6mo,
nstor.ca and Critical Essays. vols l6mo
Antob'ographc Sketches, l vol l6mo,
Essays on. Philosophical Writers. 9 vols 16mo
Iheoiosicai Essays and other Papers, do
LeIters 10 Dung Man, and other Papers vo, 1so
For sale by W p0t ui6Smo,
Sept. 49, 1855. oAhhoY.
---- S6-tf
ECENT PUBLICATIONs,-TH T1SToS--
IL OF Napoleon Bonaparta by John s. c. Ahh",. oKY
maps and illustrations " 1Aooo't, with
- Memoir of Rev. Sydney Smith, by his douob,,,
Holland, with selection from his letters edfd Lady
Austin. '' 'u''ea ny Mrs
AqdsonS edition of Shakespeare, vol. 8, now ready
Sent. IL IsS w. L. POMEROY.
= SIS
70 MERCHANTS AND OTHERS.-wp,n.
ing Paper, supply of various sizes and "u MhfP.
prices 10 correspond just received from the "Ralci pe
SW my ihr sue ,.n row Dy W. l.. POMEROYYe
Sept. IA, 1855. o.
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AUTUMN SALES.

STEVENSON Il WEDDELL.
importers and Wholesale Dealers !,
FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC DRY GOonS
40. IS or 50, Sycamore Street.
PETERSBURG, Va.
WYE ARE NOW PREPARED 10 Eyu,n,,
to the Merchants of Virginia and North Cnriin
argg and commanding stock of Foreign and Domestic r
i'll June, we can offer goods such prices as eanno s
command attention ~ "''' lall 10
one OF our firm will remain in New York during the ss,.
son, IN attendance at the Auction Sales and f VIZ. Ge'
awning new and novel, may be received bx my
weekly steamers from Europe y! Inc
Merchants who are compelled by competition to buy at ts
lowest market rates. will find vlcs and nrics G W
VIII enable them to compete successfully with thoS s
purchase i'll the Northern markets. Se "ho
STEVENSON 4 WEDDEIJ
Petersburg, September 10, 1855 III
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NJ. J. MOORE,

NJ. j. MOORE,
FORMERLY OF STOKES CO. n c.,
wv It'll ANSPACH, REED CO.. PHILADELPHIA
w Importers and Wholesale Dealers in Foreign and
Domestic Dry Goods will attend promptly and strictly to
all orders ntrusted to him.
Philadelphia, Dec 10, 1856. SIM.
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NToRTH CAROLINA MUTUAL LIFE IN

NORTH CAROLINA MUTUAL LIFE IN
IL SURANCE COMPANY, Office Raleigh n. c. This
Company the lives of individuals for year, term
OF years for life the Mutual PRINCIPLE, the assured
for life participating in the profits of the! Company For
policies granted for the whole term of life, when the pre-
therefor amounts to $751; note be given for one
half the of the premium bearing interest at per
cent without guaranty .
The prompt in which all losses have been PAID
by this Company together with the low rates Ut premium
present great Inducements such disposed to in
SLAVES are insured of from to five years.
for two-thrCs their value.
DIRECTORS
CHARLES E. Johnson, WIZ. W. HOLDEN,
WI, ID. lIAYwooD, WM ID. COOKE
JAMES f. JORDAN, r. II. BATTLE,
QuINrEN BusBEE, WM H. JONES'
H.W. Hustled, p. F. PEscuD
WV. IL. MckEE, SEAroN GALES
CHARLES b. RoCr.
OFFICERS.
DIR. CHARLES f. JOHNSON Iitsilent,
WILLIAM d. hAYwooD lice President
JoHN G. WILLIAMS Secretnry.
WILLIAM IL. JONES' Treasurer,
CHARLES F. JonSsoS, NJ. D .Ndieat
WILLIAM H. MckEE, NJ d. B~rd IF
R1cnp. B. H,YwooD, NJ. d. Consultation.
Il. II. BATTLE
w. w. HOLDEN, Ertcut1re Com
CHARLES Is. ROUT, aniHee.
J. HERSMAN, General 1fgent.
For further nformnton the public referred to the
pamphlets, and forms of proposal which may be obtained
mt the Office of the Company, of its Agencies.
Communications should be- ddreSsed post paid, to
JOHN e. WILLIAMS, Secretary.
July 10, 1856. TO-
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Bricks Bricks Bricks!!!

Bricks Bricks! :! Bricks!!!
FuNHE SUBSCRIBERS HAVING MADE PERMANENT
IL arrangements for carrying on the BRICK-MAKING
business extensive scale, prepared
tract for the delivery during The ensuing season. OF from
one to tO non of Bricks of the best quality and such
prices will detn all comlrttioa
Orders from distance will be promptly attended to- and
bricks delivered ut either of the DepOts if desired
GEO. 7. COOKE co.
Raleigh, March :, 1855. Soft
~ Register copy
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SELLING OFF' GREAT BARGAINS.
HEREBY GIVE NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC OF
this city and vicinity that am back from New York.
where purchased large and nice Stock Of Goods which
l offer at very cheap prices
large assortment of READY MADE CLOTHING for
Men and Boys made up to my own order; also, Gentle
mems Furnishing Goods. Dry Goods, Hosiery, Boots
Shoes for Ladies and Gentemen all kinds of Fashionable
Hats Caps, Blankets, Umbrellas, Trunks and Carpet
Bags, &c.
fine assortment of Gold Silver Watches sold at yery
low prices Gold Chains and all kinds of Jewelry.
Please give call, and examine my Goods. You will
find good Goods sold at low prices.
Crystals put on Watches, for 25 Cents apiece.
N. KRAMER,
Wilmington Street.
Raleigh, Oct. 1855. sS-6m.
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HUMOROUS VOLUME.

A HUMOROUS VOLUME.
n UIXXICAL, SATlRICAL, MIRTHFUL
O&, AND SPARkLlNG.-I'nbshedMi this duy, Il BASKET
OF Clips, by John Brougham illustrated by McLenan
vol, limo. Price, 81 20
PREFACE.
GA Basket of Chips is somewhat unpromsing repast
to ask to participate in to be sure and the unsa-
voriness Of the WILL doubt be eagerly laid hold OF
by of the critics. Perhaps it might be well, in
explanation OF the title that the random sketches
contained in this volume but the sawdust and shavings
accumulated during intervals of more aborous carpentry
For Sale by w. L. POMEROY.
Raleigh, Oct: 25, 1875. 81
ECENT PUBLICA IONS.-THE NEW
h COMES Ey Thackery.
The Land of Gold. Reality versus Fiction. BY Hinton
R. Helper.
A visit to the Camp before Sebastopol. By Richard c.
Mccormick.
Scenes the Practice of New York Surgeon. By Ed
ward Ii. Dixon, ID. ID.
The Life of Devereau. BY his Son.
The Footsteps of st. Paul.
Life in California Mountains and Moehills
History of the Council of Trent. BY l.. +. Bungener.
The Araucanans; Or, Notes of Tour among the Indian
Tribes of Chill By Edmond Ruel Smith.
A Basket of Chips. by John Broug,an.
America. Political and Social. BY Schaf.
Fairy Tales of Many Nations
Wirts Letter of the British Spy.
Chandeliers Plan of Sebastopol.
For sale by
W. L. POMEkOY.
n-k.l.
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OCass Pants is much better than usual. We have
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