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) SPRING GOODS.

DOSTWICK g. BEATTY, again ready
ID fer action SPRING and sUMMRR GOODS all
In order for inspection aud sale.
We arehappy that our goods are very cheap Ano
excellent in style and variety, every person can come
to our store with certainty Of being satisfied
particular. We have lab ored hard 10 get sreat va
riety of fabrics in every department of Dry
an examin alton Of steck will verify our assertions
We have purchased large supply Of ready made
CLOTHING this spring, aud hope to supply the con-
tinual demand that we have had heretofore, Every
thing In that line is entirely new and fashionable.
Every one who has bought is heard to express
His perfect delight In his beautiful dress,
So come one and all and we VIII agree,
To sell you suit that win 1T u L.
Comments on our dress silk hardly necessary as
far as recommendation is concerned, for they will
speak for themselves; but as many might purchase
elsewhere not knowing Of our splendid assortment,
will here say that all who do not look at our SILKS be-
fore they purchase will be sorry when 1t Is too a:e-
We do not want any one 10 take our WORD for H. lhsy
doubt the fact, but just come and examine for your
selves.
Those beautiful silkS, how charming they are,
There's nothing pretty all men will declarei
So ladies remember, TO please every man,
Is TO wear a silk dress whenever you can.
Challs, Lawns, Bareges and Tissues are also very
beautiful this year. Ladies' hope all who chance 10
read this advertisement will not fail to give US call
| aad buy the above named dress goods for the warm
weather. they very cool and light and with one OF
neat little parasols you need not fear the burning
sun or the hot air of summer.
In trying TO supply the ladies with every thing oeau-
tful and useful, have not forgotten the gentlemen
We have great variety Of plain and fancy cloths for
coats pants and vests, in wOolen nsey. and cotton
II is needless 70 mention the various styles and prices
All will be cneerfully waited upon that want to look
or buy.
Thefollowing will serve to show few Of the many
articles we have to offer: full line of White Goods
COR dresses, Collars Sleeves, cambria Edgng, lace
Edging and lnsertngs Shawls Of every description
Mantllas, (very handsome), silk Bonhets Neapontan
aud Straw Bonnets palm and braid Hats flats for girls
Ribbons and Flowers, large lot of Dress Trimmings,
D-fss Buttons linen and silk handkerchefs, Veis' and
an endless variety of Notions.
CRUCKERY, remember, is one Of the things we
deal in extensively, and this summer we will be better
prepared than ever to supply useful and ornamental
Table Ware, and also Cutlery.
WALL PAPER is one of the essentials this spring,
and we have fine assortment.
full line Of Groceries and Spices always on No.
We are thankful for the very liberal patronage ex
tended 10 for the last six months and we hope that
the present season will extend our trade very ma
terially. have made every effort OH our part 10
furnish abundance of Goods, and at prices tlat VII
satisfy all perfectly. -
May Is, 1856 BOSTWtCk BEATTY
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TERMS:

For full course-iime Misunderstanding all de-
partments of Book Keeping, Lectures and
practical Penmanship $1,000
For same course in Ladies department. $500
Persons taking Penmanship alone will receive
For various sty les Of Ornamental Penmanship as
may be agreed upon.
ForinsLrueriOnin Business Arithmatc only, as per
agreement
The DESIGN OF the institution is to afford pereet fa-
cilies for acquiring in an eXpeGitioE thor
ough knowledge Of Commercial Science and Art, as
practically employ ed in the Counting Room and Bu-
siness pursuits generally.
The BOOK Keeping DEPARTMENT isunder the
personal superintendent of the most accomplished
Accountants and Teachers and is believed that no
Mercantile College in the United States possesses
pcrior advantages for impartinga thorough prac-
teal knowledge Of commercial science.
The COLLEGIATE COURSE will embrace the most
approved and practical foTns for keeping books by
Double Entry in the various Trade and
Commerce, including General Wholesale and Retail
Mercantile Exchange, Commission, Manufacturing,
Railroad, Banking. Printing, Mining, Shipping,
SteaRboating, Individual partnership and Cmopnund
Company Business. Allmanuscripts from which the
Student copies, are written in bold rapid business
hand, witch will serve as great Auxiliary in sccu-
ring to him an excellent style of writing.
DAILY LECTURES will be delivered upon The Sci
enco of Accounts, Commer rcal Law, Political Econo-
my, Commercial Calculations, Banking, Mercantile
Cuscoms, Commercial Ethics, Railroading, Business
CorrcsnoGdence, Mining, Commerce, Commercial
: PENMANsHIP, Practical and Ornamental, willbe
taught in the most enectuGl manner by Gentlemen of
the highest accomplishing cnts systematic and rapid
penmen, and we pledge ourselves to impart TO our
patrons to more general extent than is done at ain
similar lnstitulion,a hand writirgin every respect
adapted TO business pursuits Gentlemen and Ladies
desiring to qualify themselves for teaching Pcnman-
ship. will hndampe facilities at this College.
The SUIT OF ROOMS occupied bp thJ College are
spacious, elegantly furnished and conveniently ar
ranged forpursuing every department of Mercantile
Education.
The LADIES DEPARTMENT is entirely separate
from the GentIemen's, and is fitted up in neat an
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PRENTISS, HOPKINS & co.
"Sentenced TO be HING III"

A FTER the above announcement, the
n question naturally arises, "Who and wheref''
and In order TO the people Of Portage, know that
IL has at length been decided by all good judges, that
we, PRENT1SS, HOPKINS q CO. have just receive
ed stock Of Wall paper and Bordering, that un-
dodbty deserve Hanging and TO avoid the confusion
that naturally follows HdRgiRg Oeeasi0HS, we have
received them some what earlier than usual in order
to give all good chance. And We would merely
say 10 all who want TO try their iEek 10 Hanging that
we can give them the Largest, Prsttsst and Cheap
est assortment Paper and Bordering, brought
into the County. Our Paper has all been Iurehas-
ed this Spring direct from the Manufacturer, thereby
saving the profit Of a jobber. We are sUrs car
suit all, both ia quality style and price, our prices
range from Ct to 50 cents per roll, Bordering fro Ct
to 50 cents yard. Call and see them before FUR
chasing elsewhere.
March 25th, 1856.
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FRANKLIN HOUSE,
By JOHN D.SNYDER, Immediately west of the court
House, Canton, Ohio.
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STRAW GOODS.

TUST received 5 cases of Panama, Leg.
O horn Pedal and Canton Straw Hats. Also 25 do 2
en- Palm Leaf Hats for sale cheap at
BALLARD'S.
One door east OF the Phoenix Block.
Nav I, 1868
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M NS. SAANNEk, having received from
ll New York, Dress, Mantilla, and Basque patterns
prepared to attend to all calls in the line of DRESS
MAKING, at her residence on Main street.
Rayenua. Nav 9, 1896,
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liberal discount from these rates, will be made to
hose who advertise by the year.
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Dealer in Boots Shoes, Leather, Shoe Findings Hides
Calf skins and sheep pelts, three doors west of the
Ravenna Book Store, Main st, Ravenna Ohio.
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BR Mt, ONE.
LUSK & STRATTON'S
Mercantile College.

PRIN IPALs.
Hon. J r GIDDiKGs, Pres. CHAs FISNEY,
" HIRAM CRIswoLD, - LoRIE Andrews,
4" HIrcHcocK, Prof. SANL ST JOHK,
" TOWNSEND, GALoRD, Esq,
w Ors, Esq, CYRUs PRENTiss, Esq,
w GoRDoE, Esq, HKsRY Wick, Esq.
FACULTY:
H B Bryant, Professors Of the Science ofAceounts
II ID Stratton,} ana Lecturers on Business Gus
Jno Penn, toms.
James w Lusk) Instructors in Bus ness and orna'
w p Cooney mental Penmhnship ard Lecturers
in Mercantile Correspondence q C
Hons. Judge sTARKwEATHrR aud II d CLARK, Lectur.
ers OH Commercial Law.
Pres. Asa MAHAS, Lecturer on Political Economy.
Rev. J HYATT SMITH, Leciuter on Comme rcal Ethics
L WmTE and } B MERRIAM, Lecturers on Com
mercial Computations.
T HANDY, Lecturer on Banking, Finance, &c.
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MAHOGANY OIL CLOTH!-A nice ar.
LII ticle for covering Desks, Counters &C., also an
ssoriment eff Table and Stand, Oil cloths Of superb
or quality and warranted not TO crack. All TO be
sold at low figures. PRENTlSS, HoPK1NS& CO.
KshInrch l. lSh6.L
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GEO. BUEL g. CO.,
|. w. ENOS,

r. B. WITTER,
Saddle, Harness and Trunk Manufacturer, corner
Prospect and Main street, Ravenna. Ohio. 80
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ITHE PORTAGE SENTINEL
The sentinel is published every Thurs
day morning, at Rayennn, Portage county, Ohio,
nv ALPIIONSO HART.
TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION.

oaiee on Main-st., No. 2, Phenix Block, third ST
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II EArHER FOR spR1NG rRApE WHOLE

EATHER FOR SPRING TRADE WHOLE
~ SALE AND RETAIL-We respectfully inform our
friends and the public that have large and most
excellent Stock Leatker and Findings, for the Spring
Trade which will sell low any other establishment
South of New York. and less than they can be had
even there of travelling freight &C., considered
ALI of purchases having been made from the Impor
ters and Manufacturers by the whole package and
the advantage of receiving Leather regularly from our own
Tannery places in to sell Goods as above stat
ed Those who wish to buy cannot lose by giving stock
examination and believe shall be able to please
both as to price and quality Below enumerate some OF
the leading articles viz:
20 dozen Crawfords Calf Skins his maker had the
premium awarded to him at the Worlds Fair held in
London in lS51.)
40 dozen French Skins best quality
40 American Calf Skins
so Z" Lining and Binding Skins,
10 I" Morocco Skins,
800 Sides Oak Tanned and Hemlock Sole Leather,
so &c Band Leather
Lasts BOotTrees Shoe Boot Makers Tools of every
kind, Tanners and Curriers' Tools
Also, Sewed Brogans of manufacture warranted
to give satisfaction and many other articles too
to mention at No. 81, Old street. opposite Harrisons
Saddlery. F. A. & R. H. FORD.
NIB We pay the highest price in cash for Green and
Dried Hides delivered TO us at our Store.
Petersburg, May 5, 1852. IT,
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E N GIN e ERING,

'HE UNDERSIGNED IS PREPARED TO FURNISH
pans specifications and estimates and to contract for
MILLS, MINING MACHINERY HOlSTING AMI
PUMPING ENGINES, TOBACCO PRESSESAND
SCREWS, AND
Machinery of Every Description.
Being practical Maehinist and having had seror vor
experience in North Carolina fully aware Of the wants
tae people, and can safely that my facilities for fur
Ml pay particular attention putting up any machinery
any part OF the States of North and South Carolina
patent Brick Machine &c. &c. e' "1N 0'o''
- All letters to receive attention must be postna;d
HENRY G.. BRUCE,
Consulting Engineer,
.- Raleigh, N. C.
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GkEENSBOROUGH MUTUAL INSURANCE 20
" Az the end OF Three Years. has been the caro- I
economy OF the officers Of this Company that we are still
iree from oeD; bave made assessments and have nou,
sncn Capital in cash and notes. that we have no has
ltaon IN saying to the public that there is No safer Con-
Pany IN the Southern Country The most of the Rsis n
this Company being the Western part of the State h
the danger from fire is much less ~
AT the last annual Meeting the following officers era -
elected. ''"'eiS were re-
JAMES SLOAN, President
S. G. COFFIN, Vice President.
Z. K MENDENHALL, Attorney
PETER ADAMS, Sec'y & Treasurer
W. H. CUMMING, Gen. AGENT
DlRECTORS.-Jam Sloan, DR.. j. A. Mebane r. p
Mendenhal, VIM. s. Rem Rev. C. F. Deems. James n
Garret, Jed H. Lindsay. Mcconnell, E. W. Ooburn L
L. Cole, D. +. Weir, Greenso ugh; F. Lilly Wades-
borough, Dr =: e. Coffin, Jan. own Joshua Tayloe
washington; VIM. A. Wright vii. Lgton: John + Sha.
vsr oasoury John H. Cooke Fayetteville H. G. Spruill
fymo1th Robert E. Troy, Lumberton; Dr.. r. H. Scales
All communications should be directed to the Secretary
free of Postage. PETER ADAMS Sec'v
August 6, 1854. 75Ctf
VALUABLE LAND FOR sALE.-THE SUB
Y SCRlBEls has for sale eight hundred acres of
Land IN Wake County, lying the Central Railroad
These lands covered with oak and pine growth and
suitable for turpentine getting for farming and for steam
sawmiii 1t is all aOoodand There two settlements
on it, with small lots. 1t is also well watered.
will sell 1t on accommodating terms, both price
and time.
W. G. STRICKLAND.
Nov. 8. 1855 s9-
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PEACE PROCLAMATION

UVHE SUBSCRIBER RESPECTFULLY INFORMS
his friends and patrons and the pnbic in general OF
stock Of Spring and Summer good embracing Cloths Cas-
smeres, and Vestngs of French English and American
manufacture of every variety ofcoor, quality. and price,
FURNISHING GOODS,
consisting of super Dress Shirts Silk, Gauze and Cotton
under-shrs Silk Linnen and Cotton Drawers; Silk Cot
ton and Thread white and fancy Half ose Gloves "feve-
ry variety large assortment of Collars new Styles Cra
vats Ties. Stocks plain and fancy Suspenders Six ana
Lnnen Cravats Silk Linnen, and Lnnen-cambric pocket
Handkerchief Dressing Gowns, &c. &c. In addition, he
is also receiving large assortment Of
SUPERIOR READY MADE CLOTHING,
which, being manufactured under his and
direction he confidently recommend to all. To this
branch of his business be desires to give more attention
than heretofore and will make regular additions TO his al
ready complete stock the and the wants
of his patrons may require All he asks is examination
of his stock before purchasing charge for
looking.
To cash buyers he offers great inducements He receives
regularly. the latest French English, and American reports
workmen both in cutting and manufacturing and guaran-
tees all his work be equal superior to in the
out e ses YoR y gf ST
send your to the North when your wants can 6e as
we'll supplied at home? Why break down the work'ng
men of your own State whose interest should be your m
aeres as yours his the building up of ycar openly
svowed enemess why your Mechanics and Arzans
from home boh 20 OF ha mds ano a enemss
who have an interest in the welfare of good old North
Carolina think of cease this frarc'dai policy ere II De
Gentlemen furnishing their own goods may rely upon
having the and attention as though furnshea ny
myself but in all it is considered cash
Cutting and repairing done at all times usual for cash.
N1OTICE is AGAIN GIVEN TO ALI. IN ARREARS
II for 1852 and previously their notes and accounts will
remain in my hands after the hst OF May ensons 10
all Oh winch paf'''"''' ISAAC PR0CTER.
Opposite the Post Office
Raleigh, April Q, 1856. 42-u.
s5y- Star aud Age cnpy times weekly.
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ARKANSAS, DALLAS COUNTY.
II OFFER FOR SALE 1850 ACRES OF LAND


DESIRABLE RESIDENCE FOR SALE
II The subscriber having sold out her other property
with view of leaving the State offers for SALE privately
below and above stairs eighteen by twenty feet airy
passage two corresponding basement rooms, and is two
stories high The ouhouses consist of large Kitchen
smokc-housc dairy, and very conuodious stable and
there six of land in the lot all under plank
closure, and substantially ped in for garden
all of these buildings and provenens entirely new
having been completed within the last twelve MONTHS and
occupy desirable location in the fourshng town of
Oxford and would be the thing for gentleman from
down the country desiring healthy summer residence for
his family and besides the proverbal saubriousness of
this region this particular locality combines extraordinary
educational advantages. The Baptist Female College stu
this place. is of the largest and popular
institutions Of the kind in the Stale besides another de-
servedy popular academy for young ladies' and the North
Carolina Masonic College is in of construction
in this place. and will into operation in the next year,
besides academy of high grade for boys in most
successful operation charge of of the
popular teachers in the State.
This property will be sold most accommodating terms
payment and for less money than it would cost to
rear the buildings Address Dr. q. NJ. Paschall, Oxford
N. c. VIM. Baskerville, Jr ombardy Grove, Mecklen
burg Co., Virginia. either of whom fully authorized
act in the premises.
ELIZA B. ROLFE.
March 16, 1885, 3-tf.
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RALEIGH Il GASTON RAILROAD.
Raleigh & CASTOR r.. r. Office

RALEIGH. February s, 1885,
a THE NORTH CAROLINA RAILROAD IS NOW
- completed to Charlotte notice is hereby given that
transportation the Raleigh CASTOR Railroad, will be
received by this Company at the North Carolina Railroad
Depot in Raleigh owned jointly by the Companes)
and will be transported thence without delay or extra
charge and goods designed for the western merchants and
others aleng that Road will likewise be delivered at the
same point.
All dues for freight must be Petersburg or Ports
mouth except on way freight which be paid in ad-
vance on delivery of the goods.
Every effort will be made by the officers and agents of
the Company to give satisfaction in the transportation of
goods and produce.
Owners and shippers goods requested to have them
distinctly marked, that their destination may be known
R. A. HAMILTON, President
oH-ff
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Bricks Bricks Bricks ~!

VvNHE SUBSCRIBERS HAVING MADE fEKMANENI
u arrangements for carrying on the BRlCk-MAklNG
business extensive scale now prepared to con-
tract for the delivery during the ensuing season. of from
to taro million of Bricks of the best quality and at such
prices will defy all coanz.etition.
Orders from distance will be promptly attended to- and
bricks delivered at either of the Depots if desired
GEO. T. COOKE & co.
Raleigh, March 7, 1855. S0-M
Register CODY,
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WHOLESALE DRY GOODS!
Spring Trade, 1856.

WHOLESALE DRY GUOOS!
Spring Trade, 1856.
RY RECENT ARRIVALS, WE ARE IN RECEIPT
H.. Of our SPRING STOCK of AMERICAN, BRITISH,
receive additional supplies by every Steamer through
of firm, who North during the season. attend
ing the AUCTION SALES Our stock being selected with
special reference to the wants of the NORTHCAROLINA
MERCHANTS, we feel confident in saying they will find
styles particularly adapted to their sales, and for
CHEAPNESS and VARIETY, unsurpassed in any market
North or South. Orders promptly attended to-
STEVENSON WEDDELL,
Importers and Jobbers, Is and so, Sycamore St.,
Petersburg, Va.
March 10, 1885, 80
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n MEXICAN PATENT DRYER.-WE HAVE
"A just received very large supply Of the American
Dryer which far preferable harge and other dryers
heretofore used, and much cheaper.
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To our Former Patrons.

To our Former Patrons.
-EFORE LEAVING THIS CITY FOR OUR NEW
u home we take the pleasure of recommending Mr.
William H. Williams to your favorable consideration Mr.
w. will have the facilities for supplying your wants
and demands as have been enjoyed by the for
the eight years. and will doubt do SO as stsfac
torily
and accounts We now the last tme to all indeb-
ed u.s. tut dusnesx must be settled Reasonable time
will be allowed delnquents before asking them to settle
with attorneys. ,,,
Feb. |. 1856. 2l-
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VUOoSE AND LOT FOR SALE.-I OFFER
Ii for sale that valuable house and lot formerly the res
idence of Maj Clarke opposite State Bank upon
dating The been repaired the lot IS
aud good garden spot large fruit trees near the
capital and in excellent neighborhood !erms Bono
and security one and three years with interest from
day OF sale. Apply to : ,,,,,,,I,, s. # :
Raleigh, April 20. 1856. 4s-lm.
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UNIVERSITY.

l...
VNHE EXAMINATION OF THE STUDENTS OF THE
University Of Norh-Carolina, will begin Monday,
the asth day Of May, inst
Commencement Thursday. 5th of June. -
The Committee of Visitation for ls56, consists of
His Excellency, THOMAS BRAGG, ,s.sz.ss -.
Governor of the State and Pres't ex-ofRcio.
Hon. David L Swain, L. L. D., Pres't Of the College.
WIN. J Alexander ss7
VIM. H. Battle, agzs.
JAS. w. Bryan,
Dan' w. Courts, -..
John W. Cunningham, s
John r. Donnell,
VIM. A. Graham, --. 1+g Z u "
Gushing b. Hassell, r. 49, ss +.r
SamI p. Hill, ...-- -
Jas. C. Johnston,
Cadwallader Jones, jr,
Andrew Joyner, s'l
Matt 3. Manly, ta
Giles Mebane,
Geo. c. Mendenhall,
John N. Morehead,
Henry Potter,
Walter L. Steele, -
Hugh Waddell a-r .4, ,s.--r
Jonathan Worth, ..a....
CHARLES MANLY,
Secretary Of the Board of Directors.
Raleigh, May l, 1856. 47-swtd
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IT AND FOR SALE.-A MOST VAL UABLE
A tract of land is offered for sale by the subscriber con-
tanning eleven hundred acres one half OF which in it's
original growh-the remainder in high state of culti
vaton From one hundred and fifty to two hundred acres
is the very best Of low grounds which are well dched
This lies both the counties of Warren and Frank
ln 1t only three and half miles from Shocco Springs
and two miles from Jones White Sulphur Springs There
is good dwelling House and Othouses on Ahe plantation
will take pleasure in showing the land to any person
wishing to purchase ALLEN YOUNG
Shocco Springs, March 25, 1885, S7-4m.