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ID EVISED CODE, PRICE q co. POSTAGE
II when sent by mail As cents. For sale by
w. L. POMEROY.
Also the Revised Code interleaved few copies only
in this form remaining IS So -
W. L. keeps also constantly hand Jones' Digest,
Eatons Forms 1rede Executors, and Law Books gen.
particularly those required to be read for County
and Superior Court License
January H. 1856. IL
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To our Former Patrons.
Bricks! !! Bricks Bricks

Bricksl Bricks Z! Bricks!
VuyHE SUBSCRIBERS HAVING MADE PERMANENT
il arrangements for carrying on the BRlCK.MAK1NG
business extensive scale are now prepared to con
million Of Bricks of the best quality and at such
prices will defy all competition.
h;cIs del;vereS st atber "f tho Reoots + desired
GEO. T. COOKE l. co.
Raleigh, March Z, 1855. 30-M
B- Register copy.
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II. DOBBIN,
Boot and Shoe Maker,
HAS REMOVED HIS SHOP TO THE HOUSE FOR.
IL merly occupied by Mrs Harde q confectionery on
street. opposite the Market House. where is
prepared to execute all orders his line business
rant all work done by him. He his thanks past
favors and will endeavor to merit continuance of them.
e3y Remember the old stand of Mrs. Harde.
Raleigh, Jan. Z, 1856. ST.
RLANK LAND DEEDS, OF THE LATEST AND
"Standard" Office
Also Writs, Subpoenas Warrants aid variety of other
blanks.
Aug. 25, 1855. 7s-
NOTICE.-Was taken up and committed to Jail, in
N the County of Nash, on June 25th, 1854 a negro
man, who his is TONI and belongs the heirs
of Billy Fosters, deceased. T"m from his appearance
on and has more than ordinary space between two Of
his under teeth. The is requested to forward
pay prison charges and take him away he will be DIS
posed of according to law. A. r. BAINES,
Aug. l-wtf Sheriff.
EIRST PREMIUM !-SMUT AND SCREEN.
II ING MACHINE YOUNGS PATENT. IMPORTANT
TO MILLERS AND MILL OWNERS.-This Machine re-
ceived the first premium at the North Carolina State Fair
and was recommended to- the public the best in
the State Seven hundred of them running North
Carolina all of which in operation and have given
the most entire satisfaction in regard both performance
and durability some having and perform
well they did at first and have been order
day. We have thrown out ten different Smut Machines
to make room for this They warranted for five years
and delivered at the Mill any where in the State.
JNO A. McMANNAN,
South Lowell Orange County, n. C.
w Cut this advertisement out and keep it.
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SIDNEY A. SMITH,
ATT RNEY AT LAW,
SMITHFIELD, NC,
Will attend regularly the Courts of Pleas Quarter Ses-
sions of Wake Johnston Cumberland and Harnett.
Smithfeld, Feb. 20, 1856. 2s-M
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n AND FOR SALE.-A MOST VAL UABLE
IL of land is offered for sale by the subscriber con-
tanning eleven hundred half of which is in its
original growth-the remainder is in high state of cut
vation From hundred and fifty to two hundred
IL the very best Of low grounds which well ditcbed
This land lies both the counties of Warren and Frank
lin It is only three and half miles from hocco Springs
and two miles from Jones' White Sulphur Springs There
Viii take pleasure in showing the land to any person
wishing to purchase. ALLEN IUoNG. =
Shocco springs, March q, 1856. SIN:
4 MERICAN PATENT DRYER.-wE HAVE
"A lust received very large supply Of the American
Driver which is far preferable barge and other dryers
nefe'o'ore useo' a"1 --'s. PEsCUD GATIING.
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May q, 1886.

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA....PITr
- County-Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions May
Term, ls56-Alfred Noah Forbes, Joseph G. Brdg-
ers.-Original attachment S!5zs-2
It appearing the satisfaction Of the Court that Joseph
C. Brdgers the defendant in this nonresident of
the Safe, absconds conceas himself that the ord
nary process Of the law cannot be served upon him It il
therefore ordered the Court that publication be adein
the Standard for six successive weeks
mandng the said defendant to appear a the next term OF
our said Court be held for the county ut the
next then and there to plead. demur j1dg
ment final will be rendered against him.
Witness: Henry Sheppard, Clerk of said Court ct
Office in Greenve the first Monday of May, A. D. 1856,
and in the soth year Of American Independence.
H. SHEPPARD, Clerk.
May q, 1856. 1126-w6w.
SUPERIOR SALAD OIL.-IN PINT AND
4'''' ''''s' just D''' ' Phsc6D SC 5H'e aArLNa
NOD LIVER OLA FRESH SUPPLY OF
' WILLIAMS l. HAYWOOD
DOT AsH.-1ooo POUNDS POT ASH FOR SALE
PEscuD 1 aATL1Ne.
March II, 1885, a.
STATE OF NORTH-CAROLINA.-M
SCOUNTY-Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, April
Term, ls56-William Atkinson against N. p. Curtis
Attachment.
appearing the satisfaction of the Court that the de-
fendan N p Curtis, is nonresident of this State it il
therefore ordered by the Court that publication be made in
the North Carolina Standard for six weeks notifying the
said Pleas and Quarter Sessions at the Courthouse
in Williamson, the I'd Monday in July next and rspey
judgment final will be entered and the property levied
Witness L. Johnson Clerk of said Court ut Office in
''''"'''''' VIC ~ '''"' - T JOHNSON, Clerk
May Gath, 1856. 1l27-w6w.
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One Price Jewelry Store.
MYERS & JANKE,
DEALERS IN
Fine Watches, Jewelry, Spectacles,
SILVER WARE, &C.
NO. 751, MAIN STREET, RICHMOND, VA.
Watches and .Jeuelry carefully repaired.
October 4, 1855. Sly
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VTERMECILII, or EXTRA QUALITY, IN sf0Kk
Nay &lst& az. -. 49,
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A.. n. McPHEETERs, h. cBIsKLIN j. W. MARfIH
A. NJ. McPHEETERS. & co.
Wholesale Grocers,
RWARDING AND COMMISSION MERCHANTS.
Wi1s Warehouse,
NoRFoLk, Va.
REFERENCES
THOMAS P. DEvEREUx, Esq, Halifax, N. G..
GEO. w. MoaDIcA1, Prest Bank of the State Of n c.
W. H. JONES' Cashier Bank of Cape Fear.
L. OBJ. BRANCH, President Raleigh and CASTOR Road.
Messrs Reid Soutter, ~.
DR.. N. c. Whitehead, Norfolk.
Prest Farmers Blk of Va.
Alex. Bell, Esq
Messrs Spence Reid, Baltimore.
B. Blossom Son, Neao York.
September 16, 1863 78-
ED. GRAHAM HAYWOOD,
Counsellor and Attorney at Law.
RALEGH, N. c.,
Will attend the County and Superior Courts of Wake
Johnston Chatham and New Hanover He is to be found
at the Office formerly occupied by the late Hon. Will II.
Haywood, Jr. So
Raleigh, January 8, 1854. 16-w&sw6m.
THOMAS WHITE, P. R. DAVIS, W. Il. HARDEs
WHITE, DAVIS T. HARDEE,
General Commission Merchants, and Dealers
in Guano,
PETERSBURG, VA.
Sept. 90, 1885, ST.
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A. NJ. LEWIS,
Attorney and Counsellor at Law,
MAY BE FOUND, WHEN NOT ABSENT ON PRO-
lNA FESSIONAL BUSINESS at his office his resi.
dence north of the Capitol, on Halifax Street.
Raleigh, July II. 1855. 66-tf
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NOTICE.
ID ENG ABOUT TO LEAVE THE STATE HAVE,
arranging business, appointed Edward Cantwel Raj
egh, my attorney trustee and general agent,
The Oil Mills Land and Machinery, and my former Re
rent, upon reasonable TERMS Persons willing pur-
chase invited to call attorney and the
property WIN. J. CLARKE.
ia s, 1856. 13-tf
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SCHLOSs & BROTHER TAKE PLEASURE
- in announcing to the citizens of Raleigh vicinity and
the public in general that they have changed their firm BY
taking in Partner Mr.. n. CRAFTSMAN, who will here
after attend on the CLOTHING and GENTS FURNISH
strict attention Any garment sent for will be finished
and forwarded to its destination within eight days
by original merchant tailoring establishment of
Joseph Schoss Brother Of Light and Mercer ss
Baltimore, Md. 81
We have hand and are constantly receiving IN
extensive assortment of Ready clothing for the spring
in the line Of genemens wear which We are selling es1
cheap afford to do, because anufactuTe ouf
own clothing and Shoes Give call and be coDvnced
SCHLOSS, BROTHER Co.
Raleigh, May 8, 1856. 48-H.
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IN J. HAVENs HAVING ASSOCIATED WITH
u him Mr.. n. NJ MALLON, p: rcipal operator Ae
many years Of the celebrated Whtehui st premium Gallery
purpose Of carrying on the Daguerrean and Photosphs
business in a its various branches under the firm 81
HAVENS MAILON; they happy TO annouace to
the citizens of Raleigh that they have completed arrange.
ments with gentleman in Philadephia one of the beat
artists the Union to color Photographs either in water
oil colors.
Daguerreotypes Of Children taken by new process
from to seconds. 20 s~ss3ess
I. J. HAyENS,
u. II. NALLION.
Raleigh April 5, 1855, 40-H
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Book Binding.
JOHN H. DeCARTERET & son.

NHEWING TOBACCO.-THOSE WHO ARE
- fond Of the soed and have not chewed our Tobacco
mssinga great tre It is generally believed we have
best in town. Call and try quid at =
80 PESCUD L GATLING'S. :
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n AMP OLA GOOD SUPPLY JUST TO HAM
IL and for sale by =.
March H. 1885. 3D..
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LEWIS q KING,
Commission Merchants,
MOBILE, ALABAMA.
B. B. LEWIS, formerly of Franklin Co., NC.
DR.. PEYroN KING, of Pickens Co., Ala.
A. NJ Lewis, our authorized agent of Raleigh, NC.
June 6, 1854. So
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1DANK OF THE STATE OF NORTH.CAR.
OOLlNA.-The general meeting of the Stockholders o
Ills Bank will be held at their Banking House, in this City
20 the first Monday in July next. ,,,x, s
( Ralei3h. jUne {, 1856 SIS r = E-swtlstkJ.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1856-05-28
Wilkesharve, May 10, 1856.

AN "AMERIcAN" LEGIsLATuRE-Ths New
York Herald has the following amusing ex-
position:
"a NutJor the Kno,O Nothings-We have
before US list of the members and officers
of the last Assembly OF this State, with then
places Of birth, &c. There are lac in ala
large portion of whom, it will be remember.
ed were elected as Know Nolhngs. Theil
constituents will be anna zed 10 learn that the
only man out Of the whole party, who was
of American parenlage was Francis B. Spi.
nola, whose father was all lrishman and moth.
er an American. Not ore Of The others was
sprung from natives, either on the fathers oI
mothers side. The fathers of The i49 were
as follows :-Englishmen, 80; Germany, 10;
France, 6; Holland, ID; Scotland, l2; Ire.
land, I6; Wales, 9; Switzerland, /; Italy, /
The mothers were Of foreign birth with the
exception of MIR. Spnols,) in about The same
proportion"
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1856-05-28
The Season and the Town.

In this season of heat and duet The Town
needs very much the excellent street sprink.
Ter, with which Mr.. Thornton last summer
Kept the street cool and clean, so ,ha, the
whi'est cambric o: most exquisite swell could
pass in safety, and all manner of decen, peo.
pie enjoyed comfort and pleasure. On last
Saturday evening some neighboring local.
lily seems 10 have been visited by a hail
storm; and The cool hurricane of Sunday
Kept the streets filled with cloud of dus,
during the whole day.
The fair weather OF The season has been a
blessing to all not only that the WORTHY
burehers may already boast of radishes and
currant pies, and the farmers smile compIa.
Gently at The bountiful crops brit upon the
score OF health and fitness for the labor oil
the field and building.
In town the hot evenings mus, be relieved
by feast of Hoffman, & Else's ice cream,
and the scorched siomachs can be refreshed
oy dose OF pleasaul-scented soda water al
". lass arts active fountain.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1856-05-28
Temperance in Centre County.

In Centre county the temperance men seem
to be working instead of talking. A number
of tavernkeepe,s tried in The las, county court
for violating the liquor laws, received the
following advice: R. d. Cummings, John
Bieber, Geo. Peck, and Sarah Dixon, for vi.
olaling tho Law OF 1856, were each senen.
ced 20 pay fine Of $40, and the costs OF
prosecution. Thomas Jones for violating
the Buckalew Law, and theA Law OF 1896,
was sentenced TO pay fine OF 500, and 10
be imprisoned ten days in The county jail.--
Chas. Brown for tsoo violations OF The Buck
alew Law, and for selling without license,
contrary to Law of 1856, was sentenced 10
pay fine of $50, and to be imprisoned in
the county Jail 90 days. Edward Brown for
selling liquor on Sunday, selling to minors,
and 10 persons oi incorporate habits, and al
SO for violating the Law Of 1856, was senten-
ced 10 pay fiue of $40, and 10 be impris-
oned 30 days in the county Jail.
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NGRNa

In Bloomsburg, on last Friday, MIR. JOHN.
BARTON, aged about 70 years.
The deceased was one of the old burahers'
who first gave 10 Bloomsburg local habits
ton and name. More than thirty years ago
he was one Of the most active and enterpri.
slug business men of this region. He was.
for number of years engaged in mercantile
bushes, and we think was the first Pus.mas.
Ter Of Boomsburg. He afterwards removed
TO Philadelphia, but, through o,hs,s, met
with some reverses in business and agaln re-
turned to his early home.
He was respeetedfor intelligence and kind
ness in every relation of his life, and remain
cd in full possession of every faculty Of body
and mind until the end. Only few days
ago we saw him upon the street, and his
lamp of life burnt down until wih flicker
ing pale light ], expired. But as the objects
Of earth grew more dim and faint 10 him, the
inner spiritual ligh, grew more bright and
he looked upon his approaching change Of
existence without terror or fear bu, with CON-
posure and Christian resignation.
In Espyiown, on the 10Th inst, RACHEL S.,
daughter of Thomas Cummings, sged near
yeats. T-,. .....
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1856-05-28

lHE LICENSE LAws--In his recenttharge
10 the Grand Jury Of Dauphin county,
Judge Pearson gave ii as his opinion of the
Court. that although the act of 1856 repeals
all acts and parts Of acts inconsistent there.
with, the act of 1884 is still in full force, ex.
ceP, so far as it is supplied by the new law.
The provisions of the acl of 1894, which pro i.
hiblts gaming in public houses, require good
entertainment 10 be provided for man and
horse, compel the proprietor TO receive siran
gers and travellers If able to accommodate
them, and authorize the Court 10 revoke Ii.
censes for certain specified causes, are still
binding laws.
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M MA&RIBRa

On The 10Th inst, BY G. p Lore, Esq, Mr..
Lycoming county.
On the 18th inst, in St. Paul's Church, Phil.
adephia, by RI. Rev. Alonzo Potter, D. d.,
]. A. MooRE, of Potsvills, and Nj. JULIA
PALMER, daughter. of v. B. Palmer, Of PEila-
delphla.
On the 18th inst, by Bev. George Warren,
Mr.. PAUL KELLER, Of Jackson township, To
Miss CATHARINE A., daughter of Mr.. Abra-
ham Brode, of Jerseytown, Col. CO.
On the 1ath inst, in Mifflin by the Rev
P. Steely, the Rev. D. w. MILLER, formerly
of York county, Pa, and Miss MARIAN L.
FowLER, of Berwick, Col. CO., Pa.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1856-05-28

Messre. William G.. Hurley, James Pleasants
and others, members of the Bar Of Colum-
bia County.
GENTLEMEN:
hasten 10 acknowledge,
at my earliest leisure, on my return home,
the note handed me yesterday, as ! was ieav-
ing the Bench in your county.
thank you for this kind testimonial Of
your regard, with, can but think, the loo
aatiering expression OF opinion as TO my Ju-
dicial career. feel, that have conscien-
tiously endeauored to fulfil my official duties,
as well 10 The Bar as 10 The people; and while,
have no doubt. at times erred, (who has
noi?) whenever have been successful in
carrying out my intentions, know, that my
success has been rendered more easy, by the
promptness, the ability, the honorable con-
duct, and The whole moral tone of The men,
bers OF Tue profession, practising in your coun-
iy.
Our connexion has been to me most truly
agreeable. look back through the nearly
five years Of my presiding in your Courts,
and find the recollection of no single act, no
single expression on your part, calculated TO
disturb The harmony of our association.
Accept for yourselves, Gentlemen, collect
lively and individually, the assurance of my
warmes, regard, and of my most earnest
wishes for your future welfare.
Permit me also through you 10 tender 10
my respected associates upon the Bench, and
the people Of Columbia county gene rally. my
kIndest farewell
remain with great respect &c.
JOHN N. CONYNGHAM.
Wilkesharye, May 10, 1856.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1856-05-28
The War-Ns Cost.-Since the commence

The War-Ns Cost-Since the commence.
rnent Of the Eastern war, England has lost
10, 5s4 gallant men by death in action, wounds
and disease and 2s73 have been besides
discharged from the service on account of
the two latter causes. England has sealed
her declaration of unAinching devotion TO
the cause Of national independence by the
sacrifice of %, ,457 gallant soldiers. Of these,
1898 fell bravely in action about 1884 sunk
under their wounds 4279 died of cholera,
and II, ,451 of other diseases. Euglaad has
lost in all 22,457. The losses of the French
so far as they have been ascenained, amount
to 10000. Count orloff has admitted in Pa
rs that the Russian loss has not been less
than 100000. The loss sustained by the
Sardinians has hot been, and the loss sus-
tanned by the Turks never will be ascertain.
ed.
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Assault upon Senator Sumylar.

WASHINGTON, May 22.-Immedia,eIy af.
ter the adjournment Of Congress to-day, while
MIR. Sumner was still in the Senate chamber,
Mr.. Brooks, of South Carolina, entered, and
approached Mr.. Sumner, accusing him OF H.
being South Carolina and his grey-headed
relative MIR. Butler. Mr.. Brooks then i'm
mediately struck Mr.. Sumner with his cane,
and Mr.. S. fell. Mr.. Brooks repeated his
blows until Mr.. Sumner was deprived Of The
power Of speech. When he desisted, Mr..
Sumner was taken up and canied to his room.
1t has not been ascertained whether his inju.
ries are serious or not. When the attack
was made Mt. Sumner called Tor help, but no
one inlerfered until Mr.. Brooks ceased the
assault.
Some, who were eye-witnesses of The oc-
cuHence, say Mr.. Brooks struck Mr.. Sumner
as many as fifty times over the head. MIR.
Sumner was sitting IN an aim chair when
The assault was made, and had no oppor,uni
ty 10 defend himself. Opinions on the sub.
jscl are contradictory, many applauding the
act, and others denouncing it as cowardly
attempt TO beat down freedom of speech. 1t
will undoubl edly give rise TO an excited de.
bate in the Senate tomorrow. MIR. Brooks
has been arrested.
The complaint against Mr. Brooks was
made on the oath of Willium Y. Leader
Mr.. Brooks appeared before Justice Hollings.
head, and was held 10 bail in $500, for his
appearance Tomorrow afternoon.
Mr.. Sumner has Two severe, but not very
dangerous wounds OIL the head. Mr.. Brooks
cane was shattered into number OF pieces
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THE CROPS.

The signs of the times thus far indicate
that there will be abundant crops of grain
this summer, and all class OF people will
have canse for gratitude and thankfulness to
Him who giveth daily bread 10 the children
OF men. True prices are coming down, bul
with large crops even farmers will reap a
boun,iful harvest of dollars, ard the millions
who consume will be especially favored
Since the foreign demand for breadsiufrs ma.
ceased, wheat in this vicinity would be worth
about 81 25 per busbel, but the farmers re-.
fuse 10 sell al this rate. There is however,
no prospect OF rise in prices.
We learn that at Danvie Mr.. Peter Bady
has brought some 1000 bushels OF wheat
from Baltimore, TO supply The demand al that
place.
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A Man Voluntarily in Bed for 40 Years.

The last Lordon Illustrated Nss0s has the
following .-On Friday, the 7th inst, were
consigned TO their final resting place, iE the
churchyard of Keigley, Yorkshire, the mor-
tai remains OF one of the most eccentric in-
dividuals that ever 1ivsd in fact, parallel
seems scarcely possible, Of man voluntar.
lis going TO bed in good health, and remain
ing there for period of fory.nne years -
He went by the cognomen of "Old Three.
laps,n in the neighborhood, but his real name
was William Sharpe. He lived in an isola-
ted house called "Worlds," robably an ab-
brevia,ior of "World's End,") not for from
Brailhwals, in the parish Of Keighley. He
was the son of small farmer, born. A. D.
1777, and from an early age showed little
predisposiiion to steady work. When thirty
years of age he took 10 his bed and the room,
which he never left ull carried thence on the
day Of his funeral. The cause of this ex.
traordinary conduct is supposed 20 have been
Il matrimonial DISAPPOINTMENT; his wedding
day was fixed, accompanied by friend he
wended his way down 10 the parish church,
and there patiently awaited The arrival Of his
bride elect; but she never came her father
having sternly aud steadily refused his con.
senl Hencefonh the young man confined
himself 10 small room, nine feet square,
with tho determination of spending The re.
mainder of his existence between the blan.
kels-which resolution lie kept most unfin.
chingy.
AT the time of Shapes death, the window
of his room had never been opened for thir.
ty.eight years. In this dreary abode did this
strange being immune himself He constantly
vsfused TO speak 10 any one, and, if spoken
10 never answered, even those who were his
constant attendants. His father, by his will
made provision for The temporal wants of his
eccentric son and so secured him a constant
attendant. During the whole period of this
self-imposed confinement, he never had any
serious illness, the only case of indisposiion
those about him can remember being a slight
loss OF appetite for two or three days, caused
apparently by indigestion, and this notwith.
standing, be ale on the average as much as
any farm laborer. Though arrived al the age
of seventy-nine ye ars his flesh was firm, fair,
and unwrinkled, save with fat, and his weight
was estimated at about 240 pounds The
curious used TO come from far and wide to
see him, but whenever stranger was ush.
cred into his den, he Immediately buried his
head beneath the bed clothes. About week
before his death his appetite began 10 fail,
and his limbs became partially benumbed d,
go that he could not take his food in his &C.
customed manner. From this attack he
seemed to rally, and not until the evening
before his death were any apprehensions
entertained that The attack would prove al.
timately fatal. However, during the night
of Sunday, the I'd inst, he became rapidly
worse, and died at four the following morn
ing. Shortly before he expired he was heard
10 exclaim :-"Poor Bill--Poor Bill-Poor
Bill Sharpe !" the most connected sentence
be had been known to utter ior many year.