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COMPREHENSIVE.
F. PESCIID. HAVING THIS DAY FORMED

I'D r. PESCUD, HAVING THIS DAY TURNED
. aCo-Partnership with his hrother-in-law, George
conduct TIE Mosas and Rstea Drug Business under the
firm of PESCUD & GATLING.
We contemplate in short time charging and improv'
in line than heretofore which with increased f.
generally unusually inviting inducements. -
We pleased to inform our friends and customers that
Scott for five or SIX years w sslrS Williams
former assistant Mr. JOS. 1. Ward will unite with us in
Our store viii on the Sabbath but Mr. Scott
Ward will be in attendance execute orders for the "GS
only and their attendants will please ring the alarm oe
Our accounts will be presented for settlement on thes
July and January of each year, unless terms are
P. F. PESCUD, GEO. W. GATLlNd.
100000 WANTED.
A Ill PERSONS INDEBTED TO THE uN slns.Jv
"A SIGNED by bond account are now etesoIa assS
appealed for payment his old business must be c0'e'
"''000' 0e''s' Pr PEscyD:
Raleigh, January 1885, u
RECENT PUBLICATIONS.
EyENINGS WITH THE PROPHETS; series R, Oh No
~ mors and Meditations By Rev. A. Mor.on nf Familiar
letters from father to his children. Rhnd s,turs
view Of the Scripture Revelations concerning u.ofs
state BY Richard Whately, D. D., late Arcnosnop "
Dublin.
The Universe no Desert the Earth Monopoly
The Plurality of Worlds. Edited by Dr. HltshcocF :p.v
Clouds and Sunshine By Charles Reade, Author Oh 81
Warrington"
Christy johnson, by ditto.
The Elder Sister. BY Marion James.
Ethel; o., the Double Error. BY Marian james %,a
Romance IF American History; By Joseph Barrauo
y Plays. By Anna Cora Mowatt.
s. SlaucuS BY Charles Kingsley. For sale by.rpov
i Releigh, October 10, 1856. W.
RIOTICE.-JOS. K. MARRIOTT HAS REMOVE W..
n his Law Office from the Smith building, to ihe OIL
the Court House, next door to Miller kogers' ~
two doors from the Office Of the Raleigh Register:
Rsasks, Sas9 ~ INA
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MOUNTAIN HOUSE.

TIME UNDERSIGNED HAVING BEEN Sol ,c,u,,
by many southern friends to extend the pressn,
son, have determined to keep the Mountain House "a, sea-
their accommodation until the 10th day of Octohs or
The three tournaments for the season will taIe ,..
the 2sth Of August the 18th and 26th of September on
The fare will be reduced five dollars per month md 49,,
dollars per week, after the lst of Sept ""u TWO
August 49, 1855. 'AM.
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CLARENDON IRON WORKS.


WILMINGTON, n. e.
A. III. VANBOKKELEN, Proprietor.
yu0IIE SUBSCRIBER HAVING PURCHASED THE
il entire interest in the " CLARENDON IRON WORKS.
soicts orders for
Steam Engines of any power or style,
Saw Mills of every variety,
Mining Machinery and Pumps,
Grist and Flour Mills complete
Parker Turbine and other Water.wheels,
Ricr-feld Pumps and Engines
Leavitt's Corn and Cob Crusher,
Rice Thrashers,
Shingle Machines,
Shafng Hangers and Pules,
Cotton Gins and Gearing,
Iron Castings Of all kinds and patterns
Locomotive and Tubular Boilers,
Flue and plain Cylinder Boilers,
Blacksmith work of all kinds,
Iron Doors for Houses and Jails.
THE ESTABLISHMENT.
Having been reorganzed for the express purpose of in
surfing punctuay in the execution Of all orders the public
NAV rest satisfied that work which offer will be
promptly delivered according to PROMISE and Of such work.
manship cannot fail to give satisfaction.
THE MECHANICAL DEPARTMENT
Being in charge of Of talents and experience have
no hesitation saving that the work hereafter turned out
most celebrated the States and prices which will make
it to the interest of all send their orders.
REPAIR WORK
ALWAYS done without delayand having large force for
that purpose it will prove advantageous to any person
needing such give the preference withOu regard to
orders will be addressed to " Clarendon Iron Works."
Wilmington n. c. "
Oct Is 95-tf
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N MS HOU Sc.
FORMERLY MRS. BoRpEN's)
Vest Side HaityudG.

NM. IOl0 SDOfOugh, NC.
ms and well known public Establishment has
been purchased and reopened by the Subscriber far
reception OF guests on the 4th inst. " '"'
1t pleasantly and conveniently situated in the co,t
OF business and directly opposite to- and WEST f h
dicket Omces, OF the Wilmington and Weldon and tho
Centeral Railroad Companies where the cars ston On b
arrival and departure and where FAITHFUL SERVANTS Will
BE WAITING to take baggage and give such other atten
tions as the traveller may require "'''"
THE HOUSE has been remodelled renaired md ,h
Oughy renovated from cellar to garnet and furnished
Throughout with New Furniture selected with specn care
ana arranged with AN single to the comforts of the cas-
ual CUES; OF permanent boarder.
THE TABLE
VIII De richly furnished with the substantia the daines
ana aehcac,eS OF the seasons Foreign well domestic
markets will be rendered tributary the constant supply
which will be served the best STYLE by orderly obg
ing and well trained servants. wig
THE BAR
Will be Storehouse of the best Wines and Liouors md
superntended by gentleman of courtesy and integrity
thoroughly acquainted with his business-comprisin the
knowledge of what is due to the rights and comforts Of the
public well us to himself and his EMPLOYER
THE STABLES,
which are among the best in the State have been placed
the keeping of a skful and careful manager who will al
ways have under his the best and experienced
osters and it will be among the chief of the pr0pre
tor to that horses of his guests be well fed and thor
oughly groomed.
This entire establishment has been purchased and fitted
up at an enormous and it will be the pleasure u.s.
OF course will be the interest of the subscriber to rem
Ger the House IN every respect equal the
lie therefore trusts that generous public will renew ant
continue the liberal patronage heretofore extended to this
Borden, who gained for it celebrity throughout the entire
Union.
H. R. NIXON
August H. 1855. 77-ly
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VALUABLE LAND AND TOWN PROP.
Y ERTY FOR SALE.-SEVEN HUNDRED AND
THIRTY-SEVEN ACRES OF LAND within mile of
the City of Raleigh $50 300 of which the finest and
most productive low grounds in the State offered
SALE The cleared ground is in fine till the land to be
cleared is wooded grounds This situation is we'll known
to of the citizens of North Carolina, but invite cap
tasts from any where to and be competitors for this
will again be presented for valuable purchase.
have just erected SUPERIOR FIGURING AND
TWO CORN MILLS upon the premises. The Mills can be
from the Dwelling House, and therefore all the
time under the propretors observation. The Mills sup
ported the best stream that anywhere be found and
will never lack for water, being supplied by Canal we'll
constructed upwords Of 5000 yards length and 10 feet
wde with standing head, IN feet wheel and feet
face.
Below this MILL and within 400 yards another water pow
be employed using the water and in addition,
three other good and constant streams 10 foot oversho
B foot breast could be employed any purposes de-
manded.
extensive varied and choice Orchard attached to tn.
premises.
Further description of this property deemed needless
Persons desiring to purchase will that it is their inter-
est to call and examine. When they do so, they will be
THE TOWN PROPERTY consists of a convenient and
well located lot with DWELLING HOUSE of six rooms
the Central Rail Road Depot and other vacant lots
The Town property and other lots adjoining the city will
be sold at public auction Tuesday of February
Court if not previously disposed Of Terms half cash
the other half in months, with bond and approved
security All of which may by application on
WILLIAM F. COLLINS.
Jan. II 1856. n It'd.
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PROSPECTUS OF
~THE WESTERN SENTINEL


DEMOCRATIC AND FAMILY JOURNAL
SOLICITED BY MANY CITIZENS OF FORSYTH
Sand surrounding Counties the undersigned proposes
%t pdiI,1SSS uDdes the above title
The increasing public interests OF our section, and OF
Western Carolina generay the enlarged appreciation OF
the reading public; and the demand for local journal at
the of County government seem to favor the es-
adjustment Winston of journal of the character pro-
posed.
The SENTINEL will be devoted to Morality, Pure Lit
erature Republican Principles, General Intelligence and
all the interests of the people will be the aim of the
bic reading faithful record of events and agreeable
companion to the Home Circle
In matters of public policy, both National and State it
will yield unwaverng support to Democratic measures
and Jealous advocacy Of the Democratic sustain
ing to the height Of its abb lily the principles Of the Ba
Party and sanctioned by large majority OF the American
People.
"Native American movement the Sentinel will take de-
cded and unequivoea ground regarding the creation of
, Ss test qS snr or S 9ee at
every principle of Repubcansm, and worthy only the g
and intolerance of darker age Acting from
firm conviction that honesty capabilty, and fidelity to the
Constitution aside from political prncipe sufficient
requisites in candidates for Office under Republican form
of government we shall oppose any organization whether
native and adopted citizen to deprive either of rights
and privileges enjoyed under the Constitution and Laws
they stand In short position and sentiment upon this
subject will be: PR1Nc1PLE-not birthplace MEASURES
not men,
The paper will be devotedy attached to the Union OF the
States while maintaining jealous guardianship of their in
dvidual rights advocating the only guarantee of the
perpeuity of the Union strict and faithful adherence
under all circumstances, to the Federal Constitution
With the increased mail facilities afforded blythe compile
ton North Carolina Railroad the advantages
daily arrival the Sentinel will contain the latest most
reliable intelligence.
Especial and attention will be bestowed upon the
Editorial Department; and with the assistance of nte
gent correspondents it is hoped that the original portion
the publication may form pleasing and attractive feature
While the tone Of the Sentinel upon all subjects will
be fearless and Independent its columns will be entirely
free from the low slang and bingsgate rhetoric
spcuous in of the political journals of the day.
The first number will be issued in the month Of Apri
next.
The "Sentne" will be printed weekly, from new type
large Sheet at the price of Two Dollars per year. il
advance two dollars and half after six months three
dollars after the close Of the subscription year. To
vance, the paper will be furnished year. gratis
F. E. BONER.
December Is, 1855. g.
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THE LARGEST, CHEAPEST,
AND BEST READING
Weekly Paperin Virginia.,
w T. Z KY Elk p r z SIS,
READING NATTER PRINTED DOUBLE SHEET.
1T Is PUT TO PRESS AT LATE HOUR ON FRI
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bers, within two hundred and fifty miles of Petersburg
any line of railroad, will receive the
Weekly Express on Saturday Night,
Containing the latest Geographic Nes from every section
Of this Country and Europe.
ITS LEADING FEATURES ARE,
American Biography, Interesting Fiction, Ag.
ricultural Matter, Arts and Sciences, Inci-
dents Of Travel, Wit and Humor, Do
nestle News, sabbath Reading, Old
World Matters, Choice Miscellany.
The Weekly Express will give full particulars of events
that transpire in this Great Country We and do
boast of
Our Size, our Quantity of Matter, our Best Sc.
lectiOns, and of all that Interests
the Reading World!
Subscriptions received 1.-The Express Ohice' in the
Express Building Petersburg. Va Bank Street. between
Sycamore and Market Streets and the Exchange and
Virginia Banks the Post Office and Merchants Exchange.
To Postmasters and other Agents. discount of 20 per
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sent dollars All orders promptly attended Ad-
dress, -
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June g. 1855. 81
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Prospectus of the IS Southern Sentinel,
Democratic and Miscellaneous Journal to be Pub.
lished Weekly, at Wilson, NJ G.

Prospectus of the s. Southern Sentinel,''
n Democratic and Miscellaneous Journal to be Pub.
hshed Weekly, at Wilson, NJ c.
TIME EXISTING CONDITION OF POLITICAL PAR
IL TIES and of partizan strife mutually suggests the es
tabshing of such journal the SOUTHERN SENTINEL"
purposes to become The present. indeed is crisis in our
political history witnessed before The Constitution
has been invaded the laws tramped and spat upon reg
liberty assaed ballot boxes broken and burnt: the
landmarks of political ancestry partially eaced the
wisdom derived from tme-honOred experience unseated
strange and questionable have been pushed into high
positions and anaticism unclaimed from its axe and s
ggot piles in the North heard to howl among us in the
South These evils, far its humble abilities shall
serve,
THE SOUTHERN SENTINEL
will endeavor It will endeavor to incuIcate
for the laws they exist and for the Consu
ton has been interpreted by the wise men of the mast
and by the Fathers of the Democratic faith 1t will defend
not only POLITICAL bn liberty and will do battle
against every political heresy that may appear whether
Matched in caves or culverts, or open convention
The SENTINEL will also to relieve the monotony of poll
tics devote space literary TOPICS original and selected
As we'll to miscellaneous subjects, which shall include
Agricultural and the latest Commercial intelligence In
brief efforts expenses will be spared make the
Sentinel of the most Useful and efficient journals the
South.
The first number of the Sentinel will be issued about
the OF the next month"; and sent to at
rate OF y SO at the end of six months and
u at the end of the Discount made in behalf ofcubs
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Jan. II, 1856. IL
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AUTUMN SALES.

STEVENSON Il WEDDELL.
importers and Wholesale Dealersi !,
FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC DRY GOons
No. IS or SO, Sycamore Street ND'
PETERSBURG Va.
WE ARE NOW PREPARED m Eyu,n,,
" to the Merchants of Virginia and North CarnID
large and commanding stock of Foreign and Domestic Dr.,
Goods Having purchased largely ofHeavy Wooens e,rs
in june we can offer goods at such prices as cannot fail ~
One OF our firm will remain in New York during tbe s.
anything, new and novel, as it may be received BY the
Merchants who compelled by competition to buv At tho
lowest market rates. will find our STYLES and nrce s
Will enable them to compete successfully with those wbo
purchase in the Northern markets. WIN '"''e "no
STEVENSON WEDDEII
Petersburg, September 10, 1855. q.
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~,ORTH CAROLINA MUTUAL LIFE IN.
nv SIIP COMP NY Office RALEIGH, M. o. This

1AIORTH CAROLINA MUTUAL LIFE IN.
Company the lives for year. term
Of life the % % ane Fep
policies granted for the whole term OF life when ae pre-
MUM therefor amounts to $50 note may pc given oe one
half the amount OF the premium bearing INTEREST q" pei
cent withouti guaranty. ,.. .u, han, mold
The prompt manner in which all losses have been pa,a
by this Company together with the low ,es Vi 4 ~
present great inducements to sucn as.areAoispoSeoAo
sure. e.o ~, ~ 49,. ,,oors
SLAVES are insured ior termo VI iio" one W NV '''
for two-thirds their value .:e..,.oo
All losses are paid within W daysaer SATISFACTORY P
IS presented >,,,mo,o
DlhE oHo.
WV. D. HAYwooD, VIZ: D. Cooke,
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Office r. & G. II. Il. Company, |
RHLrlGH, Jan. 81, 1856.
RALEIGH AND CASTOR RAILROAD.

RALEIGH AND CASTOR RAILROAD.
Schedule for Mail Train ON and after Thursday.
Any &ND q afEs THE MAIL
- Tr.nwill leave the Depot, (NorthCaro Raroad
the from the West. The Conductors and Baggage
Master will be in readiness to take charge of baggage &C.
will have no trouble in shifting and
trains going North
By order of the President.
Ticket Agent.
Patriot Salisbury Waeiman Charlotte democrat Peters
Herald publish til forbid ~ p0' =
dissolution OF CO.PARTNERsH!P.--
~ The Co-partnership Of Niemeyer q White IS
this day dissolved by mutual consent.
Henry v. Nemeyer will settle the transactions OF tne
Copartnership. >,r,;rvpp
JAMES c. WHITE;
Portsmouth, Va. Jan. ], Sc. ISL
To the Public...Beware of Counterfeits
VVHE VAST AND INCREASING SALE OF DOW
eeston Debility and certain Preventive and cure for
Gsue and Fever induced several unprncpled persons
off their preparations as beng Inc
ture is upon each Bottle Price 90 cents; n.,;st
MORE PROOF-.DYsPEPsIA CURED:
RICHMOND, Va, Dec II, 1850.
DEAR SIR: My daughter was afflicted with dyspepsia
ann general debility for several years. She tried almost
medicines BY Sat,s anc s
ter few doses greatly relieved her. and after taking two
bottles Of it she entirely restored to health esteem
it as one of the most pleasant and best medicines KNOWN
ksspf WI. B. chr CHRISTIAN.
January s, 1885, l3-
e;gh n C.: Wilson Allfriend, Petersburg, Va nal
Dowden and Bennett Bells, Richmond Va and george
Druggists " ~.
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Superior French Cass. Pants!
OUR ASSORTMENT IN FINE BLACK AND FANCY
yvCass Pants is much better than usual We have
deavored to select such styles of Fancy Glass; think
E. L. HARDING.
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A HUMOROUS VOLUME.

A HUMOROUS VOLUME.
n UIZZICAL, SATlRICAL, MIRTHFUL
" AND SPARKLlNG-Pxbtishedu this day, 4 Basket
of Chips, by John Brougham, illustrated by McLenan
vol, 12mO. Price, 81 Is.
EXTRACT FROM PREFACE.
"a Basket of Chips" is somewhat unpromising repast
to ask to participate in to be sure and the 1nsa
vorness of the w doubt be eagerly laid hold OF
by of the critics. Perhaps it might be as WELL in
explanation the te to say that the random sketches
contained in this volume but the sawdust and shavns
accumulated during intervals of more lab9riGus
For Sale by w. L. POMEROY.
Raleigh, Oct %, 1885, 81
ECENT PUBLICA IONS.-THE NEW
h COMES. By Thackery.
The Land of Gold. Reality versus Fiction BY Hinton
R. Helper.
visit to the Camp before sebastopol By Richard G.
Mccormick
Scenes in the Practice of New York Surgeon. By Ed
ward H. Dixon, D. D.
The Life of Devereau. By his Son.
The Footsteps of ST. Paul.
Life in California. Mountains and Molehills.
History of the Council of Trent. By L. F. Bungener
The Araucanians; Or Notes of Tour among the Indian
Tribes of Chill. By Edmond Ruel Smith
A Basket of Chips. By John Brougham
Fairy Tales of Many Nations.
Wirt's Letter of the British Spy.
Chandlers Plan of SebastopOl
For sale by
W. L. POMEROY.
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DIOCESAN TRAINING SCHOOL OF NORTH
CAROLINA, AT ASHVILLE.

D1OCESAN TRAINING SC11OOL OF NOH
CAROLINA, AT ASHVILLE.
yUVHIS SCHOOL WILL OPEN ON THE FIRST OF
Il January, which time it hoped that the addition
al buildings will have been completed. is designed not
receive than Twelve Fifteen pupils for the first
year. Application for admission may be made to the Rec
tor, at Ashville to the R Rev, Bishop Atkinson.
No particular age is prescribed.
Terms for Board and Tuition, 5000 per Session of ten
months one-half payable semi-annually, in adrance
Pupils not able to pay these terms being recommended
BY the OF their Parish shall receive such
upon.
In case any Parish in North Carolina send to the
school, in its name, approved pupil the expenses
Board Tuition Books and Clothing, offered by the
year at 5000, payable in advance
For explanatory circulars address. -
JARVIS BUXTON.
Ian IA 1875 l74t.
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a T THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE NORTH CAR
"A olina Mutual Insurance Company, held on the 9th
following persons elected Directors and Om-
'0 DIRECTORS:
J. B. G. R"ulhac, Raleigh.
Henry d. Turner, do.
J.R. Williams, do.
e. {: ". f B. Hntchngz, d DO:
James F. Jordan, do.
James NJ. Towles. do.
James E. Hoyt, Washington
Alex. Mitchell, Newbern.
Joshua G. Wright, Wilmington.
John NJ. Jones, Edenton.
w. w. Griffin Elizabeth City.
F.F. Pagan, Plymouth.
w. N. H. Smith, Murfreesboro.
H. B. Williams, Charlotte
Geo. A. Smith, Milton.
o. F. Long, Hlsboro
Joseph White, Arson County.
Josh. Boner, Salem,
A. T. Sunny. Ashevie.
OFFICERS OF THE COMPANY
J. B. G. Roulhae, President.
H. D. Turner, Vice President
John G. Partridge, Secretary.
John H. Bryan, Attorney
Hersman, General agent.
John R. Williams
T. H. Selby, ! Executive Cbmnaittoe.
This Company has been in successful operation over
years. and continues to tuke risks upon all classes of
perty in the State Except Steam Mills and Turpentne Dis
teries) upon favorable terms Its Policies coyor
property amounting to 000 large portion OF which
is in Country risks and its present capital is Seven
bred Thousand Dollars in bonds, properly secured.
The average cost the plan OF this Com
pany has been less than third of cent
all grades of property embraced in it's operations
All communications in reference to insurance should be
addressed tc the Secretary, post paid un,no, c,..