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Foundry and Machine shop for sale.

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vuyHE CLARENDON IRON WORKS. LOCATED IN
the town of Wilmington North Carolina, now 10 sue
cessfu operation offered for sale on accommodating
terms; or an interest will be sold to man OF experience
in the business has capacity to supennend Inc same
The property consists of capacious and we-arranged
NAGLjJyE SHOP. PATTERN ROOM Roller SHOP,
BLACKSA77H SHOP. IRON AND Brass
FOUNDRY. DRAFTING ROOMS AND
OFFICES,
all we'll supplied with TOOLS and capable of doing work OF
anv kind that be done at first class shops The build
n will accommodate hands, and the present tools are
sufficient for 300 men, The land and water front is OF SUIT
cent extent admit of any enlargement or addition that
may be desired
The present demand work is sufficient to keep the es
tabshmeut employed with force of 200 hands, and WILL
increase The prices obtained for work such as to be
profitable to the proprietor and compare avoraby WIN
prices at other points to the purchaser -.
addition to the many advantages possessed by TINS
location business the opening of the Cape Fear ana
Deep River works. and the building of the wilmington,
Charlotte Rutherford Railroad will create Additional de
mands work. and furnish supply Of fine quality Goal
and Iron. ,..,
If the whole or interest is not sold before the ION
day of April next the property will be offered at puo'c
sale on that day, on the premises.
As the Establishment will continue in operaton orders
for work repairs will be attended TO- as heretofore
ANY information that may be desired, Will be promptly
furnished by application to the subscriber at wilmington
NC. a. II. VANBOKkELEN, Pres T. l. ". 90.
March S, 1856. o2-tioA'
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THE DEMOCRAT AND PLANTER.

PUBLISHED AT COLUMBIA, BRAzoR1A COUNTY, Texas
I'm CALLING THE ATTENTION OF THE SOUTHERN
III Public generally to the above paper We deem 1t neces.
sary to saw but words We located in the midst OF
the richest planting district of Texas and perhaps of the
world Many persons throughout the entire South are now
looking Texas with view of making it their future
home paper giving them reliable information with ref
erence the people, the SOIL climate products and resi- ur-
ces of this State be desideratum to Them This we
profess do Our large list of exchanges, comprising
nearly every paper State enables us to present our
readers with summary of affairs in Texas complete as
could be desired. :,
The Democrat and Planter is published on double royal
Sheet its large aordng ample space for Miscellany as
we'll for political discussion, Agriculture News &C.
is designed particularly paper for the planter and tat
planters family No pains will be spared to render 1t &C.
ceptable to its readers. -,
1t is in the fourth of its existence having until
August LIST, 1885, been known the Columbia Democrat
at Which time enlarged and its present name given
to it.
Its large circulation among the planters and others in
this State renders capital medium for advertisements
especially for those of an agricultural nature.
TERMS:
Single copy, in advance, per year. IS IS o" 90
Ten I" 20 w
Twenty-Five, 90 w
Specimen copies furnished on application.
Address, CUSHING & SWAIN, Publishers
Columbia, Brazoria Co., Texas.
April 9, 1856. 42-3m.
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pEacE PROCLAMATION

r.,ur SUBSCRIBER RESPECTFULLY INFORMS
his friends and patrons, and the pnbc in general 9.
his return from ,me Smmer Goods embracing Cloths
smeres aud vesngs, of French English ana AnG oa
manufacture of every variety ofcoior quaity' anu
FURNISHING GOODS,
consisting of super Dress Shirts Silk Gauze and Cotton
Sill Iiuuen and Cotton Drawers; Silk Cot
ton and Thread white and fancy Halt Hose Hoves eve
nv variety large assortment OF Collars new VT"
yats Ties Stocks plain and fancy Suspenders SIX and
Linnen Cravats, Silk Lnnen, and Lnnen-Gambnc pocket
Handkerchief Dressing Gowns %e e. &c III aoo0"
SUPERIOR READY MADE CLOTHING,
which being manufactured under his supervision ana
direction he can confidently recommend to all 10 mus
branch of his he desires to give more
than heretofore and will make regular additions to MS a.
ready complete Stock the ana tn
of his patrons may require. All he asks is an
of his stock before purchasing eisewhereno cnare i'
To cash BUYERS he offers greet inducements lie receives
regularly the latest French English and American reports
of Fashions retains the of the most
workmen both in cutting and manufacturing, anu .L
tees all his work be equal if not SUPERIOR TO any IN inc
sas them Ss cut Ct & YoGR
send your money the North when wants can De as
we'll supplied at home? Why break down the working
men of YOUR own State (whose interest should be your
terest yours is hiss to the building up OF your openly
avowed enemies Why Danish your Mechanics Ia
genal-yea, even to the midst OF your enemies =,
Ye who have interest in the welfare OF good old
Carolina think Of this fratrlcdai policy ere oe
too late
Gentlemen furnishing their own goods may rely upon
having the same care and attention as though
Cutting and repairing done at all times as usual 1or cas-"
NOTICE IS AGAIN GIVEN TO ALI. IN ARREARS
not remain in nv hands after the first of May ensuing;
all of which particular attention is solicited 6y
ISAAC PROCTOR.
Opposite the Post Office.
Raleigh April 9, 1856. 42-u
~ Star and Age copy times weekly.
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NIXON'S HOU Sc.
FORMERLY MRS. BoRDEN's)
Vest Side Raitroal.

West Side Raitroad
Gold sbOrOugh, NC.
This extensive and well known public Establishment h.
been purchased and reopened by the Subscriber
reception of guests on the 4th inst. 'o' 'ne
1t Is pleasantly and conveniently situated in tbe o.
OF business and is directly opposite to- and WEST NJ M
Ticket Offices, of the Wilmington and Weldon and th
Centeral Railroad Companies where the cars sion on tb
arrival and departure and where FAITHFUL SERVANTS %
BE WAITING to take baggage and give such other aen
tions as the traveller may require "N' "'en'
THE HOUSE has been rennodelled, repaired and ,h.-
oughy renovated from cellar to garrett and furnished
throughout with New Furniture selected with special c
and arranged with an single to the comforts of the cas-
ual guest or permanent a boarder:
Will be richly furnished with the substanas be d;,o,
and deicacies of the seasons Foreign AS well as domestic
markets will be rendered tributary to the constant s
which Will be served up in the best STYLE by orderly nh
ing and we'll trained servants. wig
THE BAR
Will be Sorehouse of the best Wines and LIQUORS and
thoroughly acquainted with his busness-comprsnSt o
knowledge OF what is due to the rights and comforts Of the
public, as well as to himself and his EMPLOYER
THE STABLES
which the best in the State have been paced in
the keeping of skul and careful manager who will al
ways have under his care the best and most exnerid
ostels and it will be among the chief cares of the propre
Tor 10 see that horses of his guests be well fed and thor
oughly groomed.
This entire establishment has been purchased and fitted
up at an enormous expense and it will be the pleasure as
OF course it will be the of the subscriber 10
He therefore trusts that generous public will renew an,
continue the liberal patronage heretofore extended to this
House. while of its former pr0pretress Mrs
Borden who gained for it celebrity throughout the entire
Union.
H. R. NIXON.
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Sale of Valuable Real Estate,
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA.--WA

- COUNTY.-William e. Hil Trustee, and others vs.
Mariana Hill and others-PetItion to sell land.
Pursuant order made at Spring Term, 1885, OF the
Court of Equity for Wake county, in the above entitled
cause.-The undersigned Clerk and Master will proceed to
SELL at the Court House door in the town of Peterborough
the Tuesday Of May County Court being the 18th day
of May the land in the peadings mentioned as lying in
Chatham county, to wit:
\ certain parcel of land situate lying and being
in Chatham county, about mile from Deep River, and
within mile and half Of Jones Mills on both sides Of
Dry Creek adjoining the lands of Joseph Brantey Drake
Wicker and containing nine hundred and seventy
six The said land is all we'll timbered with long
leaf pine, and very valuable on that account.
The undersigned will also sell at the Court House door
in the City Of Raleigh the Monday of May County
Court-beng the 18th day Of May the lands in the plead
ings mentioned lying and being in Wake county, to wit
A tract of land in Wake county, containing three hum
dred less, adjoining the lands Of JOS Peace
the heirs of James Speght and others Steep Hill creek
formerly owned by Charles Hinton
Terms of sale: credit of six months for oneha, and
twelve months for the residue of the purchase bear
ing interest from date Of SALE will be given to purchasers
giving bond and approved suetes Five per cent of pur
chase money to be paid in cash on day of sale
ED. G. HAYWOOD, C. NJ. E.
Equity Office, April 14th, 1856. Ats.
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PROSPECTUS OF
ssTHE WESTERN SENTINEL.o

A DEMOCRATIC AND FAMILY JOURNAL
SOLICITED BY MANY CITIZENS OF FORSYTH
to publish in the town of Winston, North Caroiha
Weekly Newspaper under the above title
western Carolina Generality the enlarged appreciation Of
the re ding public; and the demand Tor iocs az
the of County government seem 10 auot .ne
tablshment Winston of journal OF the character pro-
The SENTINEL will be devoted to Morality Pure Lit
ort Renublican Principles General Intelligence and
ali the interests of the people will be the aim OF the
nmbsher to render it repository Of pleasing and proa-
bic reading faithful record of events, and an agreeable
companion TO the Home Circle. ~ :.
In matters of public policy both National and State,
will Weld an unwaverng support to Democratic measures
n@ to the height of ty the principles OF the Baitl-
more Democratic platform of 1882 agreed upon ny 1ne
Party and sanctioned by large majority OF Inc american
People .1-.- Nth;u or
"Native American movement the sentnet Will ;ake ee
cded and unequvoca ground regarding the creation OF
religious test qualification for pubic ONCE at varace
with the letter and spirit of the Constitution opposed 10
every principle of Rcpublcanism and worthy only me E
uorance and intolerance of darker age. Acting from
firm conviction that honesty capablity and fidelity to the
Constitution aside from political prncpe are sufficient
requisites in candidates for office under Republican form
of government we shall oppose organization whether
that seeks to create 1--WE r ,ns
and privileges enjoyed under the CONSTITUTION and Laws as
they stand short position and sentiment upon TINS
subject will be: Pn1Sc1pLEs-not birthplace
The naper will be devoedy attached to the Union of the
States while maintaining jealous guardianship OF their in
dv;da rights advocating the only guarantee of the
perpetuty of the Union, strict and faithful adherence
under all circumstances, to the Federal Constitution
With the increased mail facilities afforded byth compile
ton of the North Carolina Railroad and the advantages OF
daily arrival the Sentinel will contain the latest and most
reliable intelligence +,
Especia care and attention will be, bestowedsupon the
Editorial Department and with the assistance OF nei
gent correspondents hoped that the original OF
While the tone Of the Sentinel upon all subjects will
be fearless and Independent its columns will be entirely
Il, ltpuS ota rhftn cDn
spicuous in of the political journals of the day
The first number will be issued in the month OF April
The Sentinel" will be printed weekly from new type
on large Sheet the price of Two Dollars per year. IN
advance two dollars and half after SIX months or three
dollars after the close of the subscription year. To any
one procuring subscribers and paying the cash in ad
vance the paper will be furnished one year, gratis
'"A~' F. Z. BONER.
December L. 1855 y
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M1oRrH CAROLINA MUTUAL LIFE H. IN.

H1ORTH CAROLINA MUTUAL LIFE ~.
STRANGE COMPANY, Oficets Raleigh, n Z. inns
Company insures the lives of individuals Tor one
of wears or for life the MUTUAL PRINCIPLE he ssu L.
for Fife participating in the profits OF the company i
nolicie Granted for the whole term of life when the pre-
MUM therefor amounts $780, note may be given Ior one
half the of the premium bearing interest d. PEI
cent without guaranty. ~, -, .,r ,o;d
present great inducements to such as arel
sure. e 49,, - five vears
SLAVES are insured for term of from one 10 nVe years.
for two-thirds their value.
All losses paid within 90 daysafter satisfactory proc
IS presented ,uono
CHARLEsSE JOHNSON, WV. w. HOLDEN,
WIN ID. HAYwooD, WIN. D. Cooke,
JAMES +. JORDAN, K: IL. BATTLE,
QUlNrEN BUsBEE, VIM H. JONES,
II. w. Hustled, r. r. fEscuD'
WIN. H. MCKEE, SEAToN GALEs.
CHARLES B. Roof.
OFFICERS.
DR.. CHARLEs.E JOHNSON, President,
WILLIAM d. HAYwooD, Fice President.
JOHN G. WILLIAMS, Secretary
WILLIAM H. JONES, Treasurer,
II. W. HUSTED -AttO'neH
CHARLES E. JOHNSON NJ. d. Medical
WILLIAM II. MckEE, NJ. d. board Of
R1cHp. B. HAYwoop NJ. D. Consultation.
r. H. BATTLE,
w. w. HoLDEN 7 Erecufire CON-
CHARLES b. Roor mgee.
For further information the public are referred to the
pamphlets and forms of proposal which may be obtained
at the Office of the Company or any OF ITS Agencies
Communications should be addressed, post paid) to
JOHN G. WILLIAMS, Secretary.
July 10, 1855. 60
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A PROCLAMATION.

BY HIS ExCELLENCY THOMAS BRAGG, COVER
NOR OF THE STATE OF NORTH-CAROLlNA.
WHERsAs act passed by the last General Assem-
beers thereof duly certified copy Of which is follows
AN ACT to amend the Constitution of the State of North
WHEREAS large number of the people are disanchis-
ed BY the freehold qualification required of voters for
members sn6 of TIE Senate Th s Tto h e
North Carolina end it Is hereby enacted 6y the authority
whole
LIST article of the amended ratified by the
people of North Carolina the second Monday of Novem
five, shall be amended to read follows: Every free white
man Of the Of years being native or nat
nhabitant of the State for twelve months Immediately pre-
sedng the day Of election and shall have Paid public
for the district in which he resides.
SEc BE further enacted That the Governor of the
State be- and he is hereby directed to issue his proclama
before the next election for members OF the General AS
semby setting forth the purport of this act and the
amendment to the Constitution herein proposed, which
proclamation shall be accompanied by true and perfect
copy of the act authenticated by the certificate of the
Secretary of State and both the and copy
Of this act the Governor ofhe State shall cause to be pub
in ten newspapers of this State at least six months
before the election of members to the General Assembly
Read three times and ratified in General Assembly this
Sd day OF February, 1886.
sAMd p HILL
spS'fs, % q II Esr' w Fl si,e;vs'''
Speaker Of the Senate.
State of North Carolina,
Office Of the Secretary of State, !
William HILL Secretary of State, in and for the State
of North Carolina do hereby certify that the foregoing is
true copy of the original ratified and file in this of
fee.
Given under my hand this oath day of January, 1856
w. HILL; Secretary Of State.
Now therefore, in conformity to the Constitution of the
State and the requirements of the aforesaid act do issue
this Proclamation making known the people North
Carolina the provisions of said act and the amendment
thereby proposed to be made to the Constitution of the
State, and do the same to be published in ten
papers of this State months before the election ofme-
bers of the next General Assembly.
In testimony whereof l. Thomas Bragg, Governor
Of the State of North Carolina, have hereto set my
H. hand and caused the great seal of the State to be
hereto affixed. Done at the City of Raleigh, this
the oath day of January A. d. 1856, and in the
sOth year Of our Independence.
THOS. BRAGG
By the Governor:
PULASKI CowPER
Prirate Secretary
Raleigh January q lS5f. 19-6m
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SPRING., 1856,

a LARGE AND MAGNIFICENT STOCK OF HATS
am in possession Of Spring Stock of Hats Caps &c.
portion of which has been manufactured to my own
and the remainder selected with great the
tosee experience in the business and with special
Merchants. ~ in"
mas oeen my desire and intention to have this Stock
man any other in this section of country and no
and offer my customers and the public WITH H.
e",1 that they viii find the styles and qualities
ts 1 Their trade and for cheapness and
' mol exceiieo Dy any jobbing house North South.
- Il. w. HARRISON,
No. II, Sycamore Street,
w.-.h =. ,.,. Petersburg, Va.
~ Aoo'' 88-lm.
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PEACE CONCLUDED!

VNO MY FRIENDS AND PATRONS-I HAVE JUST
received my Spring and Summer Stock of CLOTH
ING which was made to order Of the best honses
New York We have everything that is kept in Clothing
Establishment We call upon all who want Good Cloth
ing and Good Fits to give call before purchasing
where My terms are cash. and my Goods will be sold
selves and be convinced. ~ Opposite the Post Office
~ ALL WHO HAVE BOYS have the best assort-
ment OF Boys Clothing that has been in this
Market cheap for cash. and mistake Call and be
convinced. "a Opposite the Post-Ofice.
April 14th, 1856 -
Rsgistsf end Age II weekly.
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MAIL ARRANGEm Esrs AT RALE1GH.


MAIL ARRANGEM ENTs AT RALEIGH.
Arvival and Departure of asroad and Stage lines at and
from Raleigh
NORTHERN MAIL,-(BT RAnRoAn,)-.
caves daily ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS $500 az m
Mail closes at 611 amy
SOUTHERN MAIL,-(Br TwoHoasz HAck,E
leaves leaves. a aay at pm
(iiail closes at 611 any,
WESTERN MAIL-(BY FouR-HoRsE CoAcHEs,e
Leaves daily 81 m
~'''''' '"''' mail closes at 8 .m)
PETERBOROUGH MAIL-(BY TwoHoRsE HAck,)C
Leaves Sunday and Wednesday ........... AZ .
Arrives Monday and Thursday al P'
(Ma closes Tuesdays and Saturdays al PM
GOLDsBOROUGH MAIL,|BY FouR-HoRss Coach -
Leaves daily Except Sunday,) ............ AZ
Arrives daily, Except MondayO ......... ALL P'n
(hlail closes at p n.y.
TARBOROUGH MAIL,-(BY Two-HoRsE HAcK,C
Leaves Monday Wednesday and Friday, OF D. H.
Arrives Tuesday Thursday and Saturday, at P; H.
(Mail closes Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday al ph9
RoxBoRogGH MAIL,-(Br HoRsE,)...
Leaves Friday, ........''''.''' - n m
(Mail closes Friday at IL ny
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Life Preserving Patent Swingletree.
uNHE SUBSCRIBERS HAVING PURCHASED THE
sole right make and sell these Swngletrees, in the
counties of Wake, Johnston Chatham Orange, Franklin,
Warren and Nash. would respectfully inform the public
that they will attend the Courts in above counties with
them, and will also pedde them through the country.
By this Swingleree hor e. two more horses,
be detached from vehicle when at full speed with perfect
safety to the vehicle and those in it. 1t is simple and easy
that boy ten years old avail himself of its
No such protection has before been invented against
the dangers incident to runaway fractions horses Every
safe and certain protection against danger 1t be
tached to old or new vehicles.
Notice is hereby given, that any Infringement on
this Patent, imitation attempt to make by
any modification this Patent Swing in any of the
counties above enumerated the persons often
ding will be prosecuted to the full extent of the law in the
U. s. Courts at Washington.
P. P. WILLIAMS co.
Raleigh, Feb 90 1856 27-6m.
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INSANE ASYLUM.

INSANE ASYLUM.
M Office Is HEREBY GIVEN, THAT APART
IL ments ready for the reception Of 40 patients,
in the Asylum.
Those who have charge of the insane and desire to place
them in the institution will apply to the Physician and
Superintendent E. c. Fisher, at Raleigh before bringing
the patient to the institution
The Board of Directors refer to the 9th chapter 18th
section page s6 of Revised Code for the legal require
ments necessary to be complied WITH in order ensure
admission of State (or indgent) patients.
For the admission of paying patients reference is made
to goth section of same chapter page 49, of Revised Code
AS all State patients required to undergo examna-
ton to their insanity previous to admission such
nation will De held at Raleigh, where Of the members
of the Board to be found.
The Shers of the several Counties will please notice
the requirements of the l4h section of the 9th chapter
relation to their duties connected with the law.
1t is expected that apartments for large number of pa
ents will be finished i'll the of few weeks the
work upon them is now being prosecuted rapidly
cumstances will admit. Notice of their readiness will be
given through the public press
CHAS. L. HINTON,
G. w. MORDECAI,
THOS. ID. HOGG,
Elk. Committee of Board of Directors.
Raleigh March l, 1856. 3O-tf
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- in announcing the citizens of Raleigh, vicinity and
tie public general that they have changed their firm by
taking in as Partner Mr.. NJ CRAFTSMAN. who will here
after attend on the CLOTHING and GENTS FURNISH
ING STORE in all its branches All orders will receive
strict attention. Any sent for will be finished
and forwarded to its destination within eight days.
All sizes of Coats Pants. Vests &c. constantly kept up
by original merchant tailoring establishment Of
Joseph Schoss Brother of Light and Mercer ss
Baltimore, Md
Our DRY GOODS shall and must be sold soon ms we
are anxious o make store Regular Clothing House:
Gail and get Dry Goods COST before send them OF
to Auction Houses.
SCHLOSS BROTHER Co.
Raleigh, JAM 81, 1856 l9-tf
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OUNTAIN HOUSE.

TIME UNDERSIGNED HAVING BEEN So1 1c,n,,
IL by many southern friends to extend the nrassn
son. have determined to keep the Mountain House s.,
The three tournaments for the season will take n,.o
the 2sth of August the 18th and Goth September Oh
The fare will be reduced five dollars per month and ~
dollars per week, after the LIST of Sept. ""u TWO
August 10, 1855. AN
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neQUINCEY,s NEW WORK.-Tup
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Quincy. Anomas De
Also, Deouincey's former writings, compris;,, !,
lowing: "s The fol,
The Confessions of an English Opium Eater .ns.
piria DE Profunds, vol l6mo, with porr;. 'he Sus
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The Miscellaneous Essays, do
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Literary "reminiscences, Q vols l6mo, -
Narrative and Miscellaneous Papers, vols 1Smo -
Essays on the Poets, vol 16mo,
Historical and Critical Essays. 9 vols 16mo -
Autobiography Sketches, vol 16mo, =
Essays on Philosophical Writers. 2 vols l6mo
Theological Essays and other Papers, do
Letters to Young Man, and other Papers. w, H..
For sale by W. T. PNW iemo
Sept. 49, 1856.
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