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PROSPECTUS or
THE DEMOCRATIC BANNER.

In Union there i StrsngtA-Lst the Rsepb Rwls
TIME SUBSCRIBERS, HAVING PURCHASED THE
u Hoxag AmsrioaS with all IL apparatus, propopes
commencing the publication Of paper under The a6oya
title, and devoted to the principles and interests o IL
Democratic Party about the 7th OF August next
The coming Presidential Election will be of unufel
Importance The Democratic Party true to its old land
marks and it's great responsibility the only Natona
Party in existence has planted itself principles tie
prevalence of which depend the maintenance Of the Con-
stitution and the perpefuisy of Union They will b
assaulted by the A6otoniss and their allies at every point
and with every weapon Of political warfare; BY isFspre
sentaton alsehood, and passionate sectional appsah
These assaants must be driven back in utter confusion
and the liberal support Of Democrsc Journals must b
the greatest fundamentally in eectiDg this object
The wants of the Democracy have been sadly neglected
in this section of the district Aud in order that ther
wants may be supplied and that may lend aid to
the great and glorious principles promulgated by Jeppn
and Jackson and handed down to us BY Polk and Pierce
uncontamnaed have embarked in the cause, and rely
upon the universal heart Of Democracy for support.
The farmer will always find reasonable space devoted
to the Agricultural Department.
Choice selections of American Literature will always
make the Banner welcome to the family ccle while the
various Sciences shall receive their full share of attention
In conclusion, would say that best efforts shal
be to render the creb 70 ourselves and
an honor to our State. + 8:
TERMS.-The Democratic Bonaer will be Published
weekly, in Williamson, N c., at o. per annum if paid
within six months, and If not paid within that o. Co.
. Address, MOORE MARTIN.
Williamson, July oath, 1885, "a.
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North. Carolina Institution for the Deaf ard
Dumb and the Blind. So
VNHE NEXT SESSION OF THIS INSTITUTION WILL
u commence the first day of September Pupils should
be promptly at the commencement of the session
Application for adms sion should be made to
WILLIAM d. COOKE,
Principal.
Raleigh Aug. 49, 1856. T7-sw5t.
Mayors Once.
RALEIGH, Aug. IL, 1885,
a REWARD OF FIVE DOLLARS WILL BE PAID
"A by the Commissioners of the City of Raleigh for tho
detection and conviction of person, who shall wsntony
throw filth rubbish of kind into of the public
wells Of the City, in any manner nure the proper work
ing of the public pumps. -
Mayor
77-sw8t
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Governor ard Lesislature.

1oss| sl7N5e7 42gIIs74Is6gIyoS[ss
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VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY.

At a meeting of the Volunteer Fire Company,
held at the Court House, in this City on Monday
night last, on motion of Messrs r. S. Tucker and
Wm S. Bryan the following resolutions were pro-
posed and unanimously adopted:
Resolued. That for the better protection of pro-
perty in this City, we the undersigned do hereby
enrol ourselves as members of Fire Company, to
be called Volunteer Fire Co. No. l, and do agree to
remain members thereof for the period of three
years.
Resozred, That we equip ourselves with suitable
uniform and attend all parades, in uniform, when
ordered.
Re oloed, That a meeting be called on Saturday
next the 18th April at o'clock. p NJ, at the Court
House in Raleigh for the purpose of electing officers,
adopting uniform and bye laws.
Resolred, That the City papers be requested to
publish the proceedings of this meeting.
I'VE learn that thirty five members enrolled their
namesl
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dents which we have noticed for many day-and
one which shows the effect of early training assisted
by pure and unde:led imagination-hasj just fallen
under our observation. 1t is thus related: A lady
visited New York city and saw on the sidewalk a
ragged, cold and hungry little girl gazing wistfully
at some of the cakes in shop window. She stop.
ped, and taking the little by the hand led her
into the store. Though she was aware that bread
might be better for the cold child than cake, yet
desiring to crafty the shiverng and frlorn one she
bought and gave her the cake she wanted She
then took her another place, where she procured
her shawl and other articles of comfort The
grateful little creature looked the benevolent
lady up full in the face and with artess simplicity
said, Are you Coils wife?" Did the most elo-
quent speaker ever employ words to better advant-
age?
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PEACE PROCLAMATION!

.vUlHE SUBSCRIBER RESPECTFULLY INFORMS
u his friends and patruns, and the Pnbic in general Of
his return from the Northern Cities and the arrival o. n.s
smeres and Vesngs, Of French English and American
manufacture Of every variety ofcoor quality and price
FURNISHING GOODS, -
consisting of super Dress Shirts Silk Gaxe and Cotton
under.shrts silk, Lnnen aud Cotton Drawers Silk Cot-
ton, and Thread white and fancy Half Hose Gloves oeye
~ variety large assortment Of Collars new syes Cra
Lnnen Cravats Silk, Linnen, and Lnnencambrc pocket
Handkerchief, Dressing Gowns, &c. &C. In addition, hs
is also receiving u large assortment Of
SUPERIOR READY MADE CLOTHING,
which, being manufactured under his supervision and
direction he can confidently recommend to ALL To this
branch of his business give stteution
than heretofore and will regular additions to bis al
ready complete stock advances Tie wants
of his patrons may require All he asks is examination
of his stock before purchasing elsewhere charge for
looking.
To cash BUYERS he offers great inducements He receives
regularly the latest French English and American reports
of Fashions retains the services Of The most experienced
tees all his work to be equal if superior the
State or out %X Of shsT in quality 9, Psep this be-
send to the North when wants can be
well supplied at home? Why break down the working
men of your own State whose interest should be your in
terest, yours hiS the building up Of your openly
avowed enemies? Why Danish your Artzans
from home, both of nativity aud choice, to cmes
genia-yea even to the midst of your enemies
Ye who have interest in the welfare of good old North
Carolina think of it this futrcda policy be
too late.
Gentlemen furnishing their own goods may rely upon
having the and attention though furnished by
myself; but in all it considered cash transaction.
Cutting and repairing done at all thes usual CASH
NOTICE is AGAIN GIVEN TO ALL IN ARREARS
II for $780, and previously their and will
NOT remain in my hands after the first of May ensuing;
all Of WHICH particular attention is solicited by
ISAAC PROCTER.
Opposite the Post Office
Raleigh April Q, 1856. 42-tf
Star and Age times weekly.
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COMMON ScHooLs-We have been favored with
copy of the Third Annual Report of the General
Superintendent of Common Schools in this State. 1t
forms neat pamphlet of eighty pages, printed by
Messrs. Holden & Wilson, The report contains much
pels us to omit its publication in the Recorder. We
may, however, hereafter make extracts from it.
From table appended to the Report, comprising
all the returns received. it appears that there were,
during the last year, in rs counties. 1896 school
districts; in II counties, whole number of districts
taught, 1908; whole number of children between
the ages Of five and twenty in 70 ceunt,es lS9,
562 whole number attending school in IS counties,
1862; whole number of teachers licensed in 81
counties 1859; average length of the Schools about
four mcnths. Hills Recorder
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THE DEMOCRAT AND PLANTER.

PUBLISHED AT COLUMBIA, BRAzoRIA COUNTY, Texas.
In CALLING THE ATTENTION OF THE SOUTHERN
IL Public generally to the above paper deem it
but few words. We located in the midst of
the richest planting district of Texas and perhaps Of
world. Many persons throughout the entreSou
looking to Texas with IF making it their future
home paper giving ,b EN- ttale inoi nation with ref
to the people, Tie SOIL climate products and
of this State be des'deraum them. This we
profess to do Our large list of exchanges, comprising
nearly paper the State enables present
readers with summary Of affairs in Texas complete
could be desired.
The Democrat and Planter is published double royal
Sheet its large size aordng ample space for Miscellany
well as for political discussion, agriculture News &c 1t
is designed particularly paper for the planter and the
planters family No pains will be spared to render it
ceptable TO its readers.
1t is the fourth year of its existence having until
August LIST, 1855, been known the Columbia Democrat
which time it enlarged and its present given
to it. /.
Its large circulation among the planters and Others in
this State renders it capital medium for advertisements
especially for those of agricultural nature
TERMS:
Single copy, in advance, per year, $500
Ten 6" 25 90
Twenty five, ..t. SO 90
Specimen copies furnished on application.
Address, GUSHING Il SWAIN, Pullisders,
Columbia, Brazoria Co., Texas.
April 9, 1856. AIM.
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MOUNT VERNON The actual state of the case in
regard to Mount Vernon, appears to be ths-that,
Mr. Washington has indicated his willingness to sell
to the State of Virginia. and not ohercise and that
therefore, regards all other parties Mount Vernon
is for sale, stated by him in recent letter to
some parties in South Carolina, which statement has
canscd some considerable sensation. From the pub
LEGATIONS in the Virginia papers, feel pretty GER.
tain that, if the funds should be raised. difficulty
need oe apprehendcd. 1t was to Mrs. Maria s. Wof-
ford Of South Carolina, that Mr. Washington's let
ter was addressed, in which he stated that Mount
VernOnwas not for sale.
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FRANKLIN PIERCE.

FINE CHEWING ToBAcCo--Mr. Pescud has pre-
sented US with box of his Koh.noor" chewing
tobacco which is the purcst aud finest article of the
kind We have ever seen. Try it, ye moderate chew.
ers--ye inverate chewers-ye slaves to the weed
Ye who love tho pure tobacco-ye who love it, clear
of iquorcc-clear cfdangerous compositons-cear
of grit and sweet and mellow-ripe nutmegs-
go and get it; go to Pescuds-got the "Koh-i-noor'
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THE STATE CoNvENTIoN.-Lct it be borne in mind
by all Democrats, and anti-Know Nothings, and es-
pecially by such as delegates, that the De.,o-
cratic State Convention will assemble in this City
on Wednesday next, the 18th of April. We trust
that every one, who do with any sort of con-
venience will be sure to attend.
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VIM. G. Singleton, Esq, has been a,appointed
Collector Of the Customs at this place, uice Thomas
S. Singleton, deceased. In the appointment of Mr..
Sir geton the Government has secured to its service
an efficient officer and one, from the long experience
he has had in the office US Deputy, every way
qualified for the discharge of its duties.
Ntw5ern Nesos.
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HARTFORD, April S-The Senate will be Fusion
The House is close and doubtful. No choice of
State officers by the people.
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The Alabama and Tennessee Railroad was
opened from Huntville to the town of Stevenson-a
distance Of sxty-one miles-a few days since There
was great rejocings the occasion, land excur-
sion for the entire distance passed off very pleasantly
The road is to be finished the entire distance to
Memphis, during the present year.
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WHERE is TIE KNow-NoTHING PARTY ?-All odds
and ends of things in Pennsylvania, says the New
York Journal of Commerce, have united in OPPOSE
ton to the Democraticparty One Of the candidates
for State officers is Know Nothing another Black
Republican, and another Wing.
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Connecticut State Election.

New HAVEN, April s.-Oae hundred and nine
towns heard from elect 60 opposition, and 80 Dem
ocrats to the house. Forty -four towns are yet to
hear from. Senate doubtful.
=: later despatch says there has been no election
of State officers by the people.
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Notice to our Subscribers.

~ Standard auN not be sent to amy one hereafter unless
-, o,, for the be accompanied sciM tile cash and ON
r LIST day of Nay 1856, the cash rule ao~ be established
% reference to all sudscribers and all 0ho may be IN ar
mt that time aCN be erased from tile list Subscribers
b u,y informed Of tile amounts of their Indebtedness
..n,.trely: and sce shall adopt plan By scA they
be thereafter regularly notified Of the dates at 'chich
,1s;r subscriptions arU expire.
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Major >Donelson is called " the greasy Tennessean"
Greasy as he is, (says the New Albany Lcdger9 a
go,d many know nothings find it very hard to swal-
low him. e..
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Immense amounts of goods arc passing through
this place for the interior of the State The agrcul
tural sections of North Carolina never were more
PROSPEROUS W.T. Journal :
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pbiznIo7nbjn n

Philadelphia City Nomination.
PHILADELPHIA, April 8.-The Philadelphia Demo-
cratic Convention has nominated Richard Vaux,
ESQ.,, as candidate for Mayor of the City.
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JAMES l.: Orr IN CosSEcrIcuT-We wish every Aboli-
ZIONIST in the State could have heard the mastery elo
quent defence OF the Constitution by this able Caruinan
last evening Frank and firm in his opinions he maintain
ed them with such earnestness and sincerity that c,n
anded the Of those who fanaticaI
be convinced. The Democracy responded to him with
true and cordial sympathy sNo North, no Sou,h-noh
ing Put the Constitution the sentiment of the speaker
anu his audience. Aeo Hlven Register
friend, who saw and conversed with Mr. Orr on
his return from Connecticut, informs US that that
gentleman spoke in the most glowing terms of the
soundness and fidelity to the constitution of the
democracy of Connecticut The oppo,ition, COM
posed q r. Ms, black Republicans, and of all the
other sms that nfest and a,c that State, resorted
to the most disreputabe to prejudice the peo
pie against Mr.. Orr As soon, for example, as he
arrived in New London, they got out large handbls
oenouncng him as slave-drver from South Car
DINA who had come to Connecticut to teach Stree
men how vote" But the noble Democracy of the
town rallied, procureda fine band of music escorted
Mr. Orr to the place Of speaking, where he addressed
thousands Of enthusiastic Observation-Disclosures of the
constitutional rights Of the South-who RESPONDED
by loud and long applause. Such is Democracy
IL IS the same every where. Based on strict con-
structlon OF the constitution and bottomed in the
lndesructible rights of man, it is professed with
equal ardor by the man in Maine and the man in
South Carolina, and it makes all one brotherhood
under one common and glorious flag. It is the last
and the only hope Of the country, in this its hour Of
gloom and uncertainty
NATIONAL DEMOCRATIC REvIEw.-We have receiv
ed the March number of this work. Contents az
follows: The Southern Question-Pinkney anG
Lowndes-Maret and Charlotte Cordey-The Repor
OF Senator Douglas-Nicarauga and the Democrat,
Policy-The Presidential Question, &c. The article,
on the Southern Question and Judge Douglass
"eFort are characterized by sound sentiment and
much ability Terms, So per annum, in advance,
address George P. Buell., Editor and publisher
Washington City.
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MunicipaZ EZections-D TSiumphs

Municipal ELections-Dem0cratic 7Tiumphs.
ST. LOUIS April 8.-Home, the Democratic can
didate for Mayor, was elected on yesterday by a
very decisive VOTE The whole Democratic ticket
was elected by large majority.
CLEVELAND, April s.-The election held here yes
terday resulted generally in favor of the Democrats
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THROUGH TICKETs.-We understand the President
of the Charlotte Railroad has made arrangements
supply through ticket to Goldsboro', on the We'll
don road, for ten dollars.
Columbia South Carozinian, 4th inst
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The meeting of the American party advertised for last
remaining in session until late hour of the night The
Town Hall also prc-engaged for meeting Of one Of
our Military Companies. RegtStsr.
Lame excuses are better than none
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Why is an address pronounced on board a ship
like finger ring Because it is deck Grafton
(dccoration.)
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Our respected and lamented townsman Jechonias
Pigott after painful aud lingering illness of several
years, I'd the I'd Of April at the advanced age of
SO years. Be6Mfort Banner
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! Hpri,.Q Races

New ORLEANS April s.-The Spring Races COM
me,ced to-day. Minnow beat Arrow in the three
mile race. Tomorrow the great race between Lee
compte, Pryor and Mnnow will take place.
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st Louis Election

ST. LOUIS, April S.-Haine, the democratic can
didate for mayor, and the whole democratic ticket
were yesterday elected by large majority.
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WASHINGTON, February Is, 1856
GENTLEMEN: duly received letter OF the Sis, u.
inviting the of the OF the Mercantile
Library Association IF Boston, JON with them ceie-
bratng the approaching birthday Of Washington. IL would
and eoquenr words which will this be
cd to The assoclaon but this Of course, Will be in my
power.
honor the purpose of rendering the tribute of your af
ectonate reverence OF the OF hun who the
hero OF our independence, the of the evuluon
the foremost among the founders OF the Union
He lived tue leader and the guide Of fathers he died
10 become the type u greatness to us and to cur posterty
1t Is no fabulous gory VIII ch surrounds his his
no doubtful iineanents, deiusvey magneu to The in
the dim obscuy Of antiquity lie Stands before US in the
Clear light OF history, with all his uess proportions of
mind us of person distinctly visible.
Whether ut the head Of armies peace at that
of cab,nets whether in the of public authority
IN tine calm scenes of coveted retirement his entire life,
military and cvil, public and private long lesson Of
wisdom and of instruction his country. His
sesseS completeness his character dignity Of STYLE his
fame noble symmetry, which will him all time
to stand forth the representative Of The Republic
and the moral patriot of The world
1t the people Ut State and Territory of the Confd
eraiion-!ahers and mothers and daug hterswuud
assemble annually the END IF February their
pecre cities towns, and hamet, and Listen the Fare
we'll Address Ut the Father Ut his Country, would,
Judgment accompls h in The Of awakening deep
Of constitutional duty, Of setting questions Of moral
obligation relation thereto of eradcaug sectional
udce, OF dsspatng Of sentiment and oplnon and
Of lnsurlng security and peeuy the blessings which
we enjoy than other lnslruenaty winch mans Wis
dom devise.
In paus:ng for day, you PROPOSE to dwell upon the
great lie o Washington and 10 call TO mind all the pa'r
otsm which, BY act and by speech he lncucaed CAN
no l 10 refresh the love of Country Breasts aud
to feel hearts swell hiss through life ceas
cd to d. with devotion 10 the common veal nut narrow
~ Confined to place secun but cueXtcnsve with the
bread limits OF the Union.
With my best wishes for the usefulness and enjoyment OF
your gathering am, gentlemen your Obliged TREND and
servant, -
FRANKLIN PIERCE.
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Fillmore, says the Louisville Democrat, is an ILL.,
used man by the late nomination. He is odious to
his party North-can't get their support. On the
other hand he is popular with his party South, but
the party itself is too unpopular in this region to do
him any good. So, between his unpopularity
Nor h and his pa,ty's unpopulari;y South, he will
make poor thing out Of it.
We were pleased to see in our town last week the
Hon. Thomas Ruffn of Alamance. Judge Ruffin, al
though far advanced in years still retains his usual
good health. Few men have served the public more
acceptably and faithfully, and still fewer will be
more regretted when the Father of all things calls
him to the mansion of rest above.
Edent0n Banner.
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another Democratic Triumph.

PORTLAND, (Maine) April s.-The election held
here yesterday resulted in democratic triumph.
The democrats have not only carried the city, bu,
the black republicans defeated in every ward.
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The Clinton Independent says that sow on Mr.
VIM. Faison's plantation brought, few days SINCE
10 live pigs. VII Journal
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Connecticut Election

New HAVEN, April 9.-In the Senate the Fusion
lists have majority Of five In the House the Fu-
sionsts have majority of seven. Three towns re.
main to be beard from.
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IMPROVEMENT OF New RIvER-The "New River
Navigation Company" for the purpose of improv-
ing the navigation of New River, in Onslow Coun-
ty, has been organized follows: Col. L. w. Hum
phrev. President and Director together with Messrs
d. w. Simmons j. A. Avertt, ST., w. P. Pelletier,
o. Higgins, and E. w. Montfort, Directors. The
survey of the river has just been completed by Mr..
Abert-hands have been employed, and dredging
machine, which is being constructed in Jacksonville,
will be ready for use in few days. Maj. Ward,
the Treasurer of the Company, was in this City this
week to receive the States subscription to this work.
The State has the appointment of four Directors in
the Company.
W-" Blackwood for March contains an article
Horace Greedy and James Gordon Bennett are served
up in the most pquant, refreshing, and truthful
ktyle. The provocation to this on the part of
!" Blackwood" is the publication of Biographies
of these notorious characters Mr.. James Parton
the man recently married by I" Fanny Fern us
Greeleys biographer. Signal justice is done by the
Edinburgh reviewer, to Parton, Bennett, and Gree.
ley, and to Benefits unknown biographer. Ali
honest and respectable Americans must feel obliged
to the reviewer for the completeness and force with
which he has performed his work.
BRUNSWICK BLADEN AND CoLUMBUs-The last
Wilmington Journal says: "We understand that
John D. Taylor, Esq, of Brunswick county, recev.
ed the nomination of the Senatorial Convention,
| composed of delegates from the counties of Bruins
wick, Columbus and Baden, which assembled at
Whitevlle on Monday last. Mr.. Taylor is gentle
man Of talents and sound Democratic principles,
and will make a good and faithful Senator"
u W A friend, writing to us, says: Every body
seems to be in favor Of Bragg for another term and
suppose he will be nominated by acclamation.--
He must be anxious for the crown of martyrdom
who runs against him."