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Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1856-10-18

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Pee ducks year Old III. q. =. Taylos, Ralsilh.
Tyow3 I'm sans 3 Steeae, sissg
One fhrsss ma thrss Brsa,ah Do, s Whia-.
Thrse shanehais, 4moa Old, do, do. 80
Foar stonefence chickens, ]. q. Haywood, Re-.
leigh. So
Shanghai. s mos, ine, J. O. Bagwsll Rals;sh
Pair duek-lQgged chickena y. b Smith, Raleigh.
Pair Fur do, ]. Mckee, Raleigh. 81
Poland hen and pair Of Bramahs, Master Roulhac,
Raleigh. {, - 80
Pair Muscovy Ducks, Jno Bragg, Raleigh.
Three Brahmas, 8 mos, fine, r B. Andrews, Ra-
leigh
Four Brahmas, w. w. johnson, Raleigh.
Pair Bannms, Peter Hines, Raleigh
Tn rec fine Shanghais, mos, y. H. Bggs, Raleigh
Five Cippletonies, j. Moss. Raleigh.
-Four stone fence game do, do.
Coop Of pure Bramahs, mos, do.
Four black Shanghais and Hoangho chicken, A.
Stronach, Raleigh.
Three Japan, and mos, very fine, @. D. Chris.
tophers, Raleigh.
Pair white pigeons and fine Shanghais, A. Stro-
mach, Raleigh.
Two stone-fence and wild Indian game, j. Moss,
Raleigh.
Coop of Guinea pigs, Mrs NJ J. Schloss, Raleigh.
Pair Sumatra chickens, fine, Maj. j. NJ Crenshaw,
Wake.
Pair wild Indian game, do, do.
Pair Shanghais, 6 mos, j. H. Dunn, Wake. g
Pair stone fence, j. Moss, Raleigh.
Two Crippletonics, W. J. Ramsey, Raleigh.
Coop of game chickens, mos, do.
Fine pair Bramahs, do.
Coop of Bantamsv
Pair Bantams, F. J. Haywood Raleigh
Coop Muscovy ducks, mos, j. S. West, Ra-
| leigh.
Pair do, years, J. s. West, Raleigh.
Coop ducks, mos, j. O'Rourk, Raleigh.
Two pair wild Indian game chickens fine, Il. NJ
Miller, Raleigh.
One pair mixed game, very fine, G. D. Miller, Ra-
leigh.
Pair turkeys, large, Is mos, Mrs. Il. Porter. RI.
leigh.
Pair Shanghai chickens, pair Shanghai game, and
pair half Bramah and wild Indian game, Mrs. H.
Porter, Raleigh.
Pair Bramats, W. Lee, Paleigh.
Pair Sumatra, J. A. Puttck, Raleigh.
Do, do, and one native cock, Jno. Cotton, Ra.
leigh.
Pair Shanghais, w. Register, Raleigh.
| Three Japan, fine, G. D. Christophers, Raleigh.
Four Poland puddle ducks and one Bramah
chicken, W. F. Collins, Raleigh.
Three Dominican game, F. J. Haywood, Raleigh
Coops of 20 wild Indian game chickens, excellent
II. A. Dowd, Wake.
Pair Bramahs, G. Whiting, Raleigh.
Four Shanghai chickens and Chit chickens, w.
II. Scott, Wake.
Three stone-fence and one pair wild Indian game
J. A. Haywood, Raleigh.
Coop Muscovy~ ducks, Mrs. P. 7. Devereaux,
Wake.
Do, do, N. L. Stith, Wake.
Coop Shanghai chickens j. A. Hayward, Raleigh
Coop of 40 native chickens, j. Broughton, Wake.
Fine Shanghai, 4 mos, Master c. Busbee Raleigh
Coop of % thoroughbred game chickens, No. l.
Maj W. F. Collins, Raleigh.
Coop of native chickens and turkeys, Mrs. E
Hall, Wake.
Six Guinea fowls and 4 Muscovy ducks, do, do
Four turkeys Jno. Adams, Wake.
Pair Rumpless chickens years old, II. G.. Hicks
Wake
Wild deer, 20 mos old, R. Crawford, Wake.
| Thursdays 7rotting.
Five horses were entered for speed as trotters,
viz. s. G. Hayes, b. h. Bob DR.. Moore's m.
sIvyloo': Jno. Meals b. b, Hancock R. s. fuckers
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1856-10-18

CATTLE, &c.
Devon Bull, years. DR.. j. F. Ford, Rowan.
Three South Down Ewes, and years, Leicester
Down Buck, years, DR.. W. R. Holt, Davidson.
Two half devon heifers, 2 years DR.. J. F. Ford,
Rowan.
Three South Down and Merno' Sheep years,
South down and Mer;no Ram, years. three South
down and Merino Lambs, mos. Seth Jones, Wake.
Pair Native Lambs, mos. R. Crawford, Wake.
Pair Goats, years, R. Crawford, Wake.
Two Suffolk Hogs, year, j. A. Haywood, Wake.
Two Half breeds Cotswoid, mos. j. w. Norwood,
Wake.
Two Cotswold Bucks, 2 years, do.
One Devon bull and heifer, l6 and II mos Leroy
Springs Charlotte.
One Chinese boar, IS mos, H. Mclean, Harnett
Pair pigs, Max Cutbrel, Davie.
Sow and pigs, Jno. Adams, Wake.
Native SOW and six pigs, H. Mordecai, Wake.
Native Hogs, 10 mos, two Suffolk hogs, IS
mos, SOW and pigs w. R. Poole, Wake.
Native boar, native SOW and 8 pigs, SOW and boar,
Suffolk, w. w. " hitaker, Wake.
Two Suffolk pigs, S. Smith, Wake.
One Suffolk pig, mos, boar, Is mos, E. Hall,
Wake.
Sow and pigs A. Smith, Raleigh.
Native SOW, yrs, Jno. Hutchins, Wake.
Two sows and pigs Chester and China, S.
Smith, Raleigh.
Devon Heifer CALI 6 months, DR.. R. s. Mason,
Wake.
Eight heifers, Durham and Devon, year; three
bulls, year, W. Russell, Caswell.
Two Devon cows, years, W. Gwynn, Wake.
Two cows, 'Roxena and Anna, grade yrs, H.
Mordeca, Wake.
r. Holt, Alamance.
One bull calf grade, months; bull, Devon
and Durham, 6 years; cow, (Eliza) grade, years;
l COW, PolD grade, years; COW pink and call,
years, H. Nordecai, Wake.
Grade bull, Is months, Jacob Mordecai, Wake.
Grade bull, Granville, years. S. H. Dunn, Wake
Two native cows, 4 and 8 years, j. McKimmon,
Wake.
One native COW, and pair oxen, Dr. N L. Stth,
Wake.
Devon BULL Lord Baltimore" years months,
w. w. Caraway, Lenoir.
Native cow, years, E. Hall, Wake.
Devon COW, Red Lady,; mixed heifer Devon
COW Mary Seaton -; two Devon oxen Devon bull,
S. Smith, Wake
Grade heifer, years months, E. Hall, Wake.
Pair oxen, z and years, Fl. Franklin. Wake.
Native OK, 3 years, D. P. Stedman, Wake.
Grade heifer, 1s months, W. H. Scott, Wake.
Native bull, Jim" years, j. j. Lee, Wake.
Durham bull, "Dick Johnson" years; Short
Horn heller, Bett" 8 years. j. Horton, Wake.
Two Devon bulls, year; bull, " Napoleon"
years; grade bull, year; Devon heifer, year;
grades, and years, Seth Jones, Wake.
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POULTRY, &c.

A splendid collection Of Poultry. We venture
the assertion that finer was never Sc en- in any
part of the country. There appeared to be consd.
cradle attention given to Native breeds this year.
We were glad to this ); and we cannot speak too
highly of the Game and Fancy stock. The follow
ing is q list made up to Wednesday morning.
Coop of IL chickens mixed Breeds and q coop
Of Blanahs, mos old, very fine, E. e. Harris,
Raleigh. s@
Four fine Bramahs, Master B. Kirkham, Raleigh.
Eight fine young Turkeys N
One pair game, Stonefence and Irish, mixed I
pair game, cross Irish and Crippletonies lspaiE
full blooded Stonefence; pair Georgia Domfnico
game; l. pair Stonefence and Crippletonies IN
chickens Of the first order-Jno. T. Williawsos,
Raleigh. 81 49,.
One pair Yellow GAL game, P. Il. Sasser, Raleigh.
Fine large black game Cock a. I. Cooke, Raleigh.
Pair Muscovy Ducks and brood Of IA young, H.
Mordecai, Wske. V $
]. Two pair Fur game chickens, b. Mclean, Har-
nett
Three black Shanghais, 6 mos. old, do do.
( One pair Bald Eagle game, A. Haywood, Raleigh.
Three Bramahs and Shanghais, Al mos. ; 4 dit
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MASONIC.

~ MASONICs - -
X&THE OFFICERS, MEMBERS AND REPRESrN
V\tativcs IF the Grand Ledge Of North Carolina
hereby informed that the Annual Communication of
Masonic body will be held in this City ON Monday evening
the first of December next ri o'clock for the transact
Of business. sas7.f- S.ss-s - H =
Officers Of the Subordinate Lodges requested to
tend in person, proper To be ape
pointed in conformity with the Constitution aud geper
re gulaons of the Grand Lodge ssssEfsss : AZ =
WIN. T. Balm, Grad Sscrstary.
Raleigh N. c., October 18th, 1856 s5-ts
ReUister md SiCnal nlea cOnv
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MARRIED.

MARRIED.
On Wednesday, the LIST inst, ut Grace Church. Chicag.
ILL.,, by the Rev. John W. Clark Frederick q. Shepard.
Esq, Of Raleigh n c. to Miss Eliza Smedes daughter vi
DIR. H. Richie, Of the former place. ;s+ ss.,s
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1856-10-18

Gelding. Z Yrs.. ". IS Woclen, Casssl
Bay mare, hottsf mn - u.
Newsome. -
8 Bay m.re. I yrs, b. sF.ankl,a, Walss s
Quick draft and saddle horss. 9 ysars Pr. J. g.
Marriott Wake. so 20
Bay mare, trotter,. g rs, Thos Lindley. Chatham.
Pair sorrel horses, matches. 9 yrs n. = stitb,
Wake. = Z.
sorrel stallion.s yrs., r s. Bryant Wake.
Brood mare Kit'9 yrs !; colt Selma .year,
!. F. Bailey, Granville.
One iron gray stallion. 'Tiptop Umbrella Charlie
4yrs, VIM Burroughs, Chatham.
Claybank stallion, Gen. Taylor 2 yrs, "A Shear
in, Granville.
Bay stallion. yrs., roam horse, Yrs; bay horse,
6yrs., bay horse, s yrs, matches, W. Russell, CT
we'll.
Bay Harness Horse, years, W. Russell, Caswell,
Bay Mare, years,
Bay Horse, years, I"
Two Mules, ="
One Jack, "Santa Anna," years, Z"
Pair Match Mules, 8 years, j. Jones, Rocking
ham.
Mare and Mule Colt, w. Russell, Caswell.
Gray Stallion, Sir Charles, years, R. J. Tatum,
Guilford.
Jack, "Lagan," years, T. W. Graves, Yancey-
vile.
Two Mules, years, w. j. M. Thomas, Rocking
ham.
Bay Stallion,.s years, J. p Faison, Sampson
Thoroughbred Sorrel Filly, 4 years, T. L Faison,
Sampson.
Two Mules, years. W. W. Whitaker, Wake.
One Jack, years, E. Daily, Granville.
One Jack, Nick 10 years, W. NJ Boylan,
One Jack, years, E. H. Ward, Chatham.
Jennet and Colt, years, B. R. Ward, Chatham.
One mule, years, H. A. Dowd, Wake.
One Jack, years, T. R. Bridges, Wake.
Black Stallion, for draught Nat. Jones, Wake.
Black Stallion, for draught, Jim Crow,'4 years,
A. j. Morris, Wake. 49, ! .
Bay Filly, for draught, Jenny Lind years, G.
N. Rogers, Wake.
Claybank Stallion, for draught, 'Blacksman,' 6
years, j. N. Mangum, Wake
Mule colt Is mos. j. Mordecai, Wake.
Bay Trotting Horse, john years, R. s. Tuck
er, Wake.
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DEMOCRATIC MAJOMITY N kENN1HI.

DEMOCRATIC MAIONITY ii teNNsxI-
!. SANlA oyEf 81 ti fSSaIz 1Hn oyEk
LARGE aA1sIn ONO. .ss
The greatest anxiety prevailed here q 50 an
parts Of the Republic. to hear from the elections q
Pennsylvania, Ohio, ard Indians.
We received number II dispatches Oh Thurs
day. from kind friends il Philsdslphia and Ws1h-
ington City, all indicating = GLORIOUS DsmocraHe
triumph The following Is the; hssst and maybe
relied on as correct: 1850 3s. $50
WASHINGTON, Oct Is. 4P.M 1850.
Tho Democrats have certaialy carried Pennsylys-
mia by four thousand majority, against all the isms
and the Fremont and Fillmore men combined. We
have sixteen members Of Cong ont 10 the twen-
ty-fve, great gain; and We have the Lecialatuss
by thirty majority on joint ballot !, =
In Ohio We have eight members of Congress
large gain. fa ~ ~ ';,e.-s.
In Indiana we have elected eight members Of
Congress- gain and-we have carried the Shtc
jority. $, 500
Our readers may rely on the above Full returns
in our next. s2ee s. sSsS Ss
WASHINGTON Oct. I'll p. m.
The Democrats have certsinly carried Pennsyfva-g
MIA by at least 1000 carried the Legislature and.
elected fifteen congressman. 49, 49,
The Democrats have carried Indiana BY 8, 900, aud
elected six and it may b. seven Congressmen. Leg.
fslature safe. sssss.:s-s. s 5 $780,
The Democrats have also elected seven Or eight
Congressman in Ohio.
Great rejoicing in Washington list evening ORE
hundred Guns Fired Ia. ~ .ei,ss,s,s.
FLORIDA After all the false K. n. Telegraphic =
dispatches for effect, the Democrats hayc carried
Florida by five hundred majority. -
NEW JERSEY ELECTION.
Glorious Nesos from NeaoGrk, N L-Moses Bigslo,n
Esq., Elected Mayor Of Nevark By 200 Aojor;ts.
Newark, N. j., Oct 15-71 P. M-Bigelow's n,r-
stands: Democrats IA, Know Nothings 6, RepSdbii-
cans Q. ~ ~. -. g..
This is the first Democratic Mayor Newark has
ever had. The city has long been one Of tho grca-
test whig strongholds in the county, !,
Mr.. Black Republican Hedrick.
This person, we understand, was in this City on
Thursday last 4
The press of the State has, with one voice, corr
demned his conduct, and expressed wish for his
dismissal The abolition press Of the free States s
rejoicing his treason to his section and 70 the
| Constitution. .es .
The last Wilmington Commercial says:
The press of this State is making quites lion Of one
Mr. Hsdrck, teacher in our University. who has owned
whether he democrat not in former times. This
question is of NO importance What he is il the inqu
ry, and he is certainly neither democrat whg. We
do what be done unless the Faculty
send the fellow about his business Oh mischief maker ia
small way, and let him take his bed and board with tho
northern enemies of the South and her institutions
:.
~ We shall notice in our next the nnfounicd
and slanderous imputations Of the Register, in rcla
ton to the late visit to this City Of the Governors
of Virginia and South Carolina. .s.sG W
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North Carolina state Fair.
Chief Marshall.

Chief MARSHALL.
GEN. j. II. LITTLEJoHN, of Franklin.
assistants.
Col. G. w. WATSON, of Johnston,
DR.. s. A. WILLIAMS, of Granville,
II. A. Down, of Wake.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1856-10-18
FOR PRESIDENT:
JAMES BUCHANAN
FOR NONRESIDENT:
JOHN C. BRECKENRIDGE,
oF KENTUCKY.
ELECTORS
FOR PRESIDENT AND VICE-PRESIDENI

For the State at Large:
HENRY NJ. SHAW, OF CURRIrUcK,
SAMUEL P. HILL, OF CAswELL.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1856-10-18

W We shall notice in our next the nnfoundoi
and slanderous mputations Of the Register in rcla
ton to the late visit to this City Of the Governors
of Virginia and South arolina. .s.;.sG NJ.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1856-10-18

A remarkably fine crayon. drawing. ana some =
perior paintings. in oil, by Miss b n Dewey, IA
leigh.
Five paintings BY Mra R, N. SauaderA Raleigh,
all esincing fine imagination and cultivated taste;
one of them, representing swife finding her hus-
band dead on the FIELD Of battle, very well conceived
and executed in superior manner.
Two very handsome reception chairs, by Miss
Kerr, of Yanceyville :; also, two patchwork chairs
very fine, by Mrs J. F. Taylor, Raleigh.
A large case of rich and elegant articles, by Mr.
h. D. Turner, Raleigh-sach as silver and glass
ware, pcpisr maeAe work, &c. @ =
One fine mahogany rocking chair, by Mr.. Henry
j. Brown, Raleigh.
A large collection of rare shrubbery and flowers,
by Mrs. Rufin Tucker, Raleigh Also, by Mrs.
Tucker, some fine knit curtains. Also, filberts and
pomgranates.
large and rich collection of currant, raspberry,
and rose wines. together with preserves and other
condiments, by Mrs. James Ayers, Petersburg We
tender this lady our thanks for the spirit which
brought her here from SO considerable distance
with so many good things for exhibition at our Fair
One had but to look and taste to be convinced of
her information and skill in this department.
Catawba wine, by Mr.. D. NJ. Lewis, Franklin
Very good for we tried it. Mr.. Lewis has been very
successful in manufacturing this wine. Also, Long,
worth's Champaigne-a superior article.
Some apple brandy, forty sersn gears old, by Mr..
John Teesdale, of Nash. That brandy, felow-citi-
zens, soas good. Of course it took premium.
There was large contribution of needlework of
oil kinds, and of quilts, counterpanes and the like,
which it is out of power to notice more partic.
ularly A lady friend. who has observed the con-
trbutons to Floral Hall at former Fairs gave it as
her opinion that the articles on exhibition there on
this occasion were much better in every respect than
any heretofore exhibited.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1856-10-18

Ivyl00 Jno. Meals b. b. Hancock X. s. fuckers
b. h. John; Mr.. Alston's 8. b. John
The first trial was between Hayes Bob Moore's
sIvyloo,' and Meals 'Hancock'-mile and half
heats-which resulted as follows:
Meals Hancock /
Moores Ivyloo,' 3 2
Hayes Bob 8 8
Time-4-1O and IS.
The second trial between Alston's John and
fuckers john as follows:
Alston's john
fuckers 'John,' .
Second heat
fuckers john
Alston's john 2
TimeA40.
Third heat-Alston's John Withdrawn after half
the heat
The test was now between Meals Hancock and
fuckers John, single heat, same distance, which
was cleverly won by Hancock in minutes.
Several scrub matches were run during the bal
ance of the afternoon.
Friday.
On Friday, at twelve o'clock, M. the annual Ad-
dress was delivered by Prof Mitchell, of the Uni
versity. 1t was an able, interesting. and highly
instructive address, TIE Professor has politely fur
nished us with copy which shall appear in our
next
There was . trottng match on Friday, between
horses entered by Mr.. Wheeler, Mr.. Newsom, Mr..
Neill and Mr.. Hayes. The prize was handsomely
won by Hayes Bob"
The Agricultural Society held its usual evening
meetings during the week, in the Commons Hall Of
the capitol. The proceedings shall appear in our
next
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FLORIDA After all the false K. N. Telegraph
dispatches for effect, the Democrats have carric'
Florida by five hundred majority.
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Hal.e OF Conaun6nl

tuyHE SUBSCRIBER TAXES THIS METHOD or
Informing the member. elect to the House o. Gun.
that be will be csndidsts before them for the ocs
!. fGhief Clerk. R DON WILSON
3 Aug q, 1866. 81 s5,.. m Si-swtd. :
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Thursdays 7Totting.
Five horses were entered for speed as trotters,
viz: s. G. Hayes, b. h. Bob DR.. Moore's s. m.
Tvyloo'; Jno. Meals b. b. Hancock R. s. fuckers
b. b. John; Mr.. Alston's 8. b. John
The first trial was between Hayes Bob Moore's
'Ivyloo,' and Meals 'Hancock'-mile and half
heats-which resulted as follows:
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Lind years, w. S. Strudwick, Orange.
Bay horse, 'Aleck,' years, J.-P. Turner, Orange.
Bay horse Monsieur years, bay brood mare,
Nelly years, bay sorrel horse Charlie years,
S. O'Brian, Person.
Gelding trotter, john years, J. B. Ray, Per-
son.
Chestnut Sorrel, 2 years, E. Donnel, Guilford.
Black mare and colt, Anna Chase years, Jo-
siah Turner, Orange.
CIaybank mare and colt, years, Jno. O'Rourk,
Wake.
Z Mare and colt, S. W. Williams, Wake.
Sorrel mare and colt, 10 years, A. Stearin, Gran.
vile.
Chestnut sorrel stallion, thoroughbred, Canton,
20 years, w. G. Caruthers, Orange.
Bay stallion Telegraph 2 years, 7. M. Lloyd,
Orange.
2 sorrel stallion Henry 5years, j. H. Faucet,
Alamance.
Bay saddle horse, years. Jno. Wimbish, Gran
vile.
Iron gray gelding Moro eyears, DR.. McMan-
men, Orange.
Iron gray stallion 'Bucephalus,' years. Do.
Sorrcl stallion, Jerry, the Orange Traveller 2
years, D. W. Cheek, Orange.
Gelding Toby, years. " Casteloerry, wake.
Saddle mare, years, Nat Jones, Wake.
- Pair Iron gray horses, matches, and years,
E. D. McNair, Orange.
Claybank Stallion,
White stallion Felix 8 years, Jacob Brantley,
Nash. :
Bay mare Fashion, by Eclipse, ? years, A. J.
Lloyd, Granville.
Bay harness horse Peacock years, Dr.. g.
. W. Blackwell, Granville.
Single harness horse Bob s. 9. Hayes, Gran.
vile. -
p Bay brood mare Louisa yrs, R. A. Hamilton,
Wake. u.s.
Bay horse JIM s yrs, ". n. Barford Granville.
Bay maze, 8 yrs. l. B Fuller, Granville. q
Bay mare Fanny and Jenny, matches, yrs,
, s. G. Hayes Granville. 5
) Brood mare, Sally Mitchell by St Charles, Il
years, T. J. Moss Northampton.
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NEW JERSEY ELECTION.

"The press of this State is making quitea lion Of
Mr.. Hedrck, teacher in University, who has owned
himself black republican There is dispufation abut
whether he democrat not in former times This
question is of Importance What he il the inqui.
ry and he is certainly neither democrat whig We
do what be done unless the Faculty
send the fellow about his business aS mischief maker
small way and let him take up his bed and board with tho
northern enemies of the South and her institutions.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1856-09-22
MOVEMENTS OF ocEAHsrHAxRRs
W. G.. NRTZEROTT.


ID RESPECTFULLY INFORMS THE CITI-
- Zsns OF Washington, Georgetown, and the
Surrounding country, that he has purchased. the
cutie sioek OF MUSIC, PIANOS. MUSIC
PLATkS, &c, from Mr.. Geo Hilbus, OF the
Ausic Depot, southwest corner Of Penn avenue
nth and ID streets, and intends to open the es-
adjustment, for the coming season, with the
largest and most complete stoc 4 II Music, Pianos
and musical merchandise to be found I'm ary
similar establishment south Of New York.
u. vi ?. having engaged Tt services Of Mr.
bilous, Will still continue the publication OF
music, as well as the tuning Of pianos and other
Instruments Will keep pianos for rent and sell on
the most accommodating terms, making the pay
nents agreeable to purchasers In every case
Old planes taken IN exchange for new instru-
nents.
Orders from the country, either for music.
pianos, or tuning, promptly executed
mail, postage free
Orders FOR military or cotIlon bands will lee,
With prompt attention
Tickets for all first class concerts obtained a,
this establishment
subscriptions received for all the musical Jour
mails published In thi. country and Europe
Sc G-u
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1856-09-22
ELEGANT CURTAIN MATERIALS.

NJ Il nav II JUST hECE1NE ED AND HAVE
w ready for exhibition and sale an immense
variety Of goods in the above line consisting In
part Of
Rich French, English, and German Brocatelles,
all colOrS and contrasts Of colors
Crimson, claret, green, blue, and other colors
Broadcloths, a new and recherche material
for curtains, with Brocade Vandyke border
ings, In satin brocatelle, to trim them
very extensive variety Of Iich Satin de LANES
in all the colors that are novel and In good
taste
Also, cases Damask LANES, Ia rich and prettily
contrasted cOlo.s, extremely low priced
L Case Etof d'Affique, a new and rich article
suitable for DUNG rooms, saloons, or hall
Windows, very effective and elegant
Also, case real India satin Damask (antioue,)
in all the coloIs and tInts now produced in
China
Also, cases (of 12 cartons) embroidered Swiss
Lac Under curtains
The variety and elegance Of these goods alone
are worth the trouble Of visit to our stock the
prices or which are extremely low
ALSO,
rul and extensive assortment OF the necessary
centre and side Cords and Tassels Cornices
bands Gimps, Innings, and ether belong
ings requisite
Feeling the importance Of keeping under the
head OF general House furnishing Dry Colds
Store a supply Of such as " Ill be attractive and
al The same time convenience to housekeepers,
we have commenced the present season with the
determination Of dealing only in such goods as
will be OF advantage TO our customers aud credi-
table to Us as dealers. In all the sales we make
our prices are warranted TO be low as any other
mousse In the country If not, all we ask is to be
told and deduction will be made instanter
Sc l5-3W CLAGETr, DODSON co
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Miscellaneous.
UNITED STATES MAIL.
DELAWARE AND MARYLAND.
PosT OFFICE DEPARTMENT,

PosT OFFICE DEPARTMENT,
u August 30, 1856
DROP OSALS FOR CARRYING The
United States mails from November LIST, 1856
TO the Both Of June 1860, on the following route,
In the manner herein specified, will be received
at the Contract Office Of the Post Office Depart
ment, In the city Of Washington, until IL, m of
the LIST OF October 1885, to be decided on the next
day: .. ..s.,-.. .'
No. 1919 From the Snavrna Station on the Della
ware railroad, by Kenton, Templeville,
and Greensboro, to Hiusboro', about IS
miles and back, daily except Sunday, in
two horse coaches.
Bidders will propose a schedule which will
connect with the trains the railroad both ways
also with the mail route No. 5317, at Hisboro'.
.... -..- NOTE.
Proposals must be guara ntied by two RESPONSE
BILE persons, certified TO 6 UGH by the postmaster
at Smyrna, Dover, Greens boro', Hilisboro', OF
Denton, and contracts, viii b approved sureties,
must be executed by the sue cessful bidder by or
before the LIST Of November, 1855 Bids should
be addressed TO the "Sec0nd assistant Postmaster
General superscribed Prop osals FOR No. 3s19"
For form Of bid, guarantee, and certificate also
for instructions, req uirements, DC see pamphlet
advertisement for mall service in Delawire, Mary
land, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey, dated Janu
airy the 10th, 1875, which will be found with the
postmasters above named, WHO will also furnish
blank proposals to those wishing to bid.
JAMES CAMPBELL,
Sc 1-Miw Postmaster General.