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TO CoNTRACTORs
RALs1ou 4 GAsroN RAILRoAD OyyIcA
RALEiaH, May LIST, 1885.


PROPOSALS. WILL BE RECEIVED At THIS OF.
fee until the first day of June, for the rebuilding ~
the Bridge over Roanoke ct Gsston 70 tue
plans of The Engineer which be seen on application
this Office The Bridge is between 1000 and ls0O feet long,
and ali the materials will be furnished BY the Company
Proposals will state the chsrgeper nea foot for the work
nlanship alone. A.. ...,,,
down and reayng Of the Piers under said BRIDGE anu
a''' ''' ''f''e r. A. HAMILTON, Pres't.
47-swtJl,
s9y Raleigh Register Petersburg lnteigeneer Nation
oil Inelligencer Norfolk Herald, and Salisbury BANNER
COPY twice week till list Of June.
NEW VOLUMES OF THE FOUR GREAT BRIT.
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AND BLACKWOODS EDINBURGH MAGAZINE
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Commenced with North British for November, 1900 an"
the other Reviews aud Blackwood for January, iSoo;
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Is n wear. Bhckwood and one RSyiew-or any TWO we
views, $5 The four Reviews and Bhckwood' $lo. Four
Copies to one address, $50. ,.> ~.
POSTAGE (Which should be paid quarterly in advance) on
the tour Reviews and Backwood to any Post Once IN the
United States only 81 cents year: namely ~ cents
wear ON each Review and ~ cents year on Biackwood
AaSrsSs L. SCOTT & CO., Publishers,
81 Gold Street, corner Of Fulton, N. Y.
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THE LARGEST, CHEAPEST,
AND BEST READING
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bers within two hundred and fifty miles Of Petersburg,
any line of railroad will receive the
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Containing the latest 7gahic e,cs from erery 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 Hum0r, Do.
nestle News, Sabbath Reading, Old
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June s, 1855. 81
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NOTICE.-THE SUBSCRIBER OBTAINED AID.
~ M1NISTRATION Of the estate of the late Joseph B.
and requests all persons indebted the said interstate 70
make immediate settlement and payment and requires an
those having claim: against the estate to present them
scriber Mr. Albert Simmons is authorized to make sste
ments He will found at the store lately occupied by
win ulso rent until the 10th a November next be foet
room oser the store occupied By Dr. r. Hayyoo s 81
Apothec.tg Shop end tha two ROOMS 81 the Sca a thS
north - cctnsf OF Ma Rouhsc's los
=. Z. "a. TzOkAeRUxEM, Adnh
1eA ~ 1S66 STD.
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ID ERFUMERY AND SOAPS.-PESCUD &
Il GATLINGS Drug Store is the place to get the most
fragrant Perumery aud Emoent Soaps of every variety
for little money.
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August IA. 1855.
NEW FIRM---TO THE PUBLIC.

WITH AND CLAYTON VIOLIN
- inform their friends and the public generally that
they have entered into partnership and have On hand far
the Full and Winter Iiade the old stand of Bect
with, opposite Lawrences Hotel, a heavy stock of
GROCERIES,,
which the following list in part comprises,
A large lot of COfee..Laguira, Rio and lava
Coffee Sugar..Crushed and Clarified. of different
grades and prices
good lot of Teas.
heavy stock of Sole and Upper Leather.
large assortment of Boots and Shoes. among which
are fine calf and kip boots calf shoes-adies and gents
Also, good lot of BrOgans, for men and boys
Candies-.Adamantine and TallOW.
All kinds of Fancy Soap.
Shot, Powder and Caps.
Water Buckets of different kinds.
10 Bags Of Salt-.LiverpOOl and Grind Alum.
Nails Of all sizes. Cotton Yarns.
Bacon. Lard, Flour and Meal.
A lot OF splendid Tobacco.
Baggins and Rope.
A good lot of Cigars-various brands
Also, good lot Of
DRY GOODS,
Among which are to be found DOmestics ! N to s
qrs. wide, bleaching. Goods for Gentlemen's wear
such as Cashmere, Satinet, Kentucky Jeans,
TWeeds, Osnaburgs and kerseys, a fine lot Of hea.
Wy Blankets and Hats suitable for negros wear and
great many others too tedious to mention.
- Our goods will be sold upon accommodating terms
for CASH Please give a call and examine for your.
selves.
Raleigh, September 26 1S55 eatf
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NEW BOOKS.-ANNUAL OF SCIENTIFIC DIS
II COVERY for 1856 a year book of facts in Science
and Art.
The Onyxsc Ring, by John Sterling.
Forest Tragedy and other Tales by Grace Greenwood.
The Angel in the House: The Betrothal: Poem.
Edith Hale: Village Story, by Thrace Talmon. This
work has been the most remarkable production
of the day.
Tola: y Tale of Modern Rome.
The lost Hunter: Tale of Early Times.
Charemont, by Simms.
Guy Rivers Tale of Georgia, by Simms.
For sale by
March "a, 1856. So
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DRY GOODS.
GREAT BARGAINS IN MERCHANDISE.

GREAT BARGAINS IN MERCHANDISE.
~ In consequence of the death of Mr.. Joseph B. G.
Rouhac becomes necessary to close his Mercantile Bust
ness in this City it be. In order effect
speedy sales the friends of the deceased public
informed that the Store will be kept open at his late stand
cost and charges upon an average The stock i is
orally known, excellent in quality and was laid in on
fair terms-elnbracng Fancy Dry Goods Ladies Articles
Mourning Goods Carpets, Hardware and the best Family
Groceries The business will be conducted by Mr. Albert
B. Simmons, and much possible will be attended to-
on behalf Of the family, by the subscriber.
THOMAS RUFFIN.
S1Ralegh, Feb. 9th, 1856. eft
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WHITE LEAD AND OLIVE OFFER FOR
w sale, at low rates,
10000 pounds White Lead of various brands,
500 gallons Linseed Oil,
200 Spts Turpentine,
100 Copal and Japan Varnish,
loo Gotten Seed Oil,
500 lbs. Venetian Red.
500 " Spanish Brown,
800 Litharge.
200 &c. Pa. Black,
200 =" Terra de Scena,
200 Umoer,
500 Yellow Ochre,
100 Vandyke Brown,
And large stock of all the usual kinds of paint here
Our stock is from week to week to supply the
demand and prices compare favorably with those
charged in Petersburg, Norfolk and Wilmington
- PESCUD & GATLING.
March II, 1856. "a
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SPLENDID CIGARS.-50,Ooo CIGARS OF VA.
wholesale and RETAIL
fyo% want good cigar at small price be sure to give
PESCUD GATLING.
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THEWING TOBACCO.--THOSE WHO ARE
~ fond Of the aceed and have chewed our Tobacco
are missing great tat 1t is generally believed we have
the best in town. Call and try quid at -
PESCUD l. GATLINGS.
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CO.PARTNERSHIP.


IN ]. HAVENS HAVING ASSOCIATED WITH
II . him Mr.. NJ NJ. MALION, principal operator for
Years Of the celebrated Whtehurst premium Gallery
Baltimore Nd and lattery of Wilmington. n. c., for the
purpose IF carrying the Daguerrean and Photographic
business in all its various branches, under the firm of
HAVENS MAILON; they happy to announce to
the citizens of Raleigh that ey have completed arrange
ments with gentleman in Philadelphia one Of the best
artists in the Unon to color Photographs either in water
oil c0Ors.
Daguerreotypes of Children taken by a process in
from to seconds
7. j. HAVENS,
NJ. NJ. MALLON.
Raleigh April 3, 1856. 4O-tf
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Unusually Attractive Stock...lS56.
SPRING AND SUMNER SUPPLIES!

SPRING AND SUMNER SUPPLIES!
IN r. FENTRESS, MERCHANT TAILOR,
would respectfully inform his friends, patrons and
the public at large that he has but recently returned from
the Northern Cities with by the superior articles
in the line of his business exhibited in this City. To
prove this statement, he invites examination Of his
stock of
CLOTHS CASsIMEREs AND vEsTINGs,
of almost all colors well Drap DEtes plain and fig
ured DrlDgs, Marsees of every variety Satins &c. &C.
Cravats, Ties Pocket Handkerchief Gloves Suspenders
Shirts and other things too to detail ord
The above goods will be made up sold &C., on the most
accommodating terms for Cash. puncua customers
six months credit And this leads to say that my
seasons for the maturity of the of April
and the LIST of October This have freqenty mentioned
but some Of customers unwilling unable
of them but the only consolation have derived in the
ory of instances has been the exceedingly poor consoa
ton of having had to prepay the postage their lett ers
Those living distance might at least obige me 6y in
forming me Of their location!
NB.-A reduced stock of READY-MADE CLOTHiSG
on hand, which will be sold, for cash, at cost.
DARIs AND AMERICAN FASHIONS FOR THE
IL Spring and Summer of 1865 just received.
The subscriber wishes to employ good Journeymen
Immediately ALSO would take or apprentice boys The
boys must come well recommended.
April o. 1856 46-stsw.
- County-Court Of Pleas and Quarter Sessions Febru
nry term, ls56-Cannon Stocks a. William Burney
Esq, ct a@-Petton for account and settlement.
In this case 1t appearing to the satisfaction of Court
that Richard Mcrawhom, and Isaac McGrawhom next of
kan OF John McGrawhOm decd arc nonresdepts of the
State it is ordered that publication be made for six
cessve weeks commanding the said nonrss;dents At th
next term of the court be held said county, at the
Court House in Grsenvle on the first Monday of May next
Witness: H. Sheppard Clerk Of our said court at Office
in Greenve' this first Monday Of February, A D. 1856
March Is, 1856. 1iisN Ge,T
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CONDENSED ENGLISH CHANCERY RE.
u PORTS REPORTS OF CASES DECIDED IN
tile High Court of Chancery. Edited by E. D. Ing am
Esq Vols A. 9, TO- II, IL and 49, for sale at ~
per vol. bound in calf by
H. D. TURNER,
N. G. Bookstore.
Raleigh March !, 1885, go
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA. PITT CO..
- Superior Court Of Law fs5-I' -
- ordered by the Court that Special Term Of the
Court be held for the county aforesaid ct the
Court House in Greenville the second Monday Of
June 1885, All suit0fs in civil suits and all persons
attend - : = :, -,sff - -. ' -
! JAS 4 RRfwN n SO =.
March q, 1855 " w. ss-sv.
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II AGER BEER LAGER BEER!l-IF YOU
IL wish to get good glass Of beer call at s. karrers
establishment, of Wilmington and Harget streets
20 Oysters, Sardines and Saussages always on hand
Raleigh, March 81, 1885, 85-
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Opposite the Masonic Lodge,

Opposite the Masonic Lodge.
MAY BE FOUND COFFEE, SUGAR, ADMANTINE
uA and Talow Candles, Nails of all sizes for common
Crockery and tin of all and shapes snuff and
Tobacco and Cigars Meal and Flour Corn and Peas and
Shoes and small assortment of Dry Goods and Candies
and many other things commonly found in grocery ali
of which will be sold Cheap for cash Country Produce
tor which the highest market prices will be paid.
w. w. WOODED.
April %, 1855. As.
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-!
L Glenns Bozins and srght's pcrfamery, such as Ex.
% Faneg articles aes wis % be so
WILLIAMS HAYWOOD.
burning FLUID.-FIvE BBLS. FRESH AND
ID good, just to hand at the Drqg Store Of 4f.vwoon
llILs! oILs!-5oo GALLONS LISsEED, LAMP a. iI:
u Machine and Tanners Oils in store and for sale at the
WILLIAMS L HAYWOOD.
SIENNA FIl3s.-A MOST PALATABLE AND GER
- tain remedy for constipation, habtua costlveness &c.
- WILLIAMS HAYWOOD.
G0OTASH.-WE ARE IN RECEIPT OF A SUPPLY
of Rabbits superior Potash, in six pound cans, for
making SOAP to which we invite the attention OF all eco
''''~'' WILLIAMS & HAYWOOD.
WORCESTERSHIRE SAUCE. SUPPLY
w Of this celebrated Sauce for soups fresh fish, meats
&C., III S'''s anu ''' '''' " WILLIAMS HAYWOOD.
SUGAR HOUSE SYRUP, OF EXTRA QUAIL
~ '' WILLIAMS & HAYWOOD.
DAINT YOUR HOUSE T0P3.-A LARGE a! a
supply of North-Carnlina Black Lead, ground in OIL
superior for roof painting " itoEi AMI s
SANDPAPER.-3O REAMs Of superior Flint Sand;
- paper which call the attention of Cabinet and
Coach M"ksr0r sale very fT iy Ms HaYwooD
w
EIISHING TACKLE,-AF FINE ASSORTMENT OF
II Hooks and Lines. consisting CT Limerick, Trout Mr.
bv Sprng-snap Sockdolger improved grayitaon Hooks
and Cotton Linen and G1ss q the
A T THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE NORTH CAR
"A olina Mutual Insurance Company, held on the 9Th
inst the following persons elected Directors and Off,
GERS for the ensuing ye nIREcToRs:
Henry D. Turner, Raleg h.
j. II. Williams, DO
i. II
CIV i. Hutchings do.
James F. Jordan. do
James NJ. TUwles. do
James E. Hoyt, Washington
Alex. Mitchell, Newborn.
Joshua G. Wright Wilmington.
JOHN VI. Jones, Edenton.
W. W. Griffin Elizabeth City.
F.F. Pagan, Plymouth
w. n II. Smith, Murfreesbnro.
H. b. Williams. Charlotte.
Geo A. Smith, Milton:
o. F. Long. Hiilsboro.
joseph White Arson County.
JOSH Boner, Salem
A 7. Sunny. Asheville.
OFFICERS OF THE COMPANY
President.
II. D. Turner, Iics President.
John c. Partridge, Secretary.
John H. Bryan, !aOIney.
J. HerSInan, General .igent.
John r. Williams,
T. ii. Sclby, = Erecutire C5nmittOe.
c. d. Hutchincs
This Company has been in successful operation 9
years. and take RISKS upon all classes of pro-
perry in the Stale. except Steam Mills and Turpentne Dis
property amounting to $oOooo, large portion of which
is Country risks and its present capital is Seven Hun
dred Thousand Dollars. in bonds, properly secured.
The average cost OF Insurance upon the plan OF tins Com
num- all grades of property embraced in its operations
All communications in reference 10 insurance should be
addressed tic tho Secretary post paid r.prR1ncr sv
Raleigh. June I2, 1855. IS
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DRs. GILBERT & KENNEDY,
Treat Cancers. Tumors, Ulcers, &c.,
WITHOUT SURGICAL OPERATIONS.
once 746 Broadscay, cor. .sstor Place, ": I:
CERTIFICATES FROM
Ex-Gov T. NJ TUCKER, Hon. T. BUTLER KING,
Judge F. W. HuLING Cen NARcsso LOPEZ,
Capt ISAIAH sE11E1s' G9ptp W. s.;1 LaArssHs
A. C. Of p Winchester ter Va Of Iynchbarg. Va
Judge ALEX. WALKER, Col. MAuSssL WHITE,
THos B9sD; 10 j. a l. Pf,c TS NJ D.
Ex-Gov JAS. C. JONES, Hon. FRED. p STANTON,
BE. PALMER, Inventor of Pamer's Artificial Leg
francis GRIcE, Naval Constructor Nary Yard, Pha.
Proprietors of the Girard House, Philadelphia
20 Send for pamphlet.
May 10, 1856. 5O-swl0t.
New Spring and Summer Goods for 1856.
TIME SUBSCRIBER HAS JUST RETURNED FROM
New York. and is now receiving the largest and most
complete assor.msdt OF AL ,n "a s nnmsr
friends and customers. Introducing all the RECENT
STYLES Caicoes Gnghams Lawns, Muslins, Challes Ba
rage De Lanes Figured and Plain Berages and Tissues.
Silk and Straw Bunnets Silk Mantas, and Parisols.
No use to talk, for have got them. Come and look.
GENTLEMEN'S WEAR.-I have fine assortment of
Cotton, Linen, and Wooden Goods of all kinds Give me
Boots. and Shoes. Also, some good READY-MADE
CLOTHING.
Talk about this and that selling goods at cost
Why customer stop and think and ponde, well before
STEP am not selling you old goods nor timeworn shelf
rubbed remnants; but am offering you NEW GOODS,
bought in New York Vitin tie last days. and will
County State that has paid for his gouds intends
ing Call and and if do not prove what
then quit me.
Calf Sd door above Smiths corner or one door above
Evans and Cookes and opposite c. w. ID. Hutchings Sad
die and Harness Mandatory Fnyettev hr Street svr
Raleigh, March "a, 1856. lll7-6w.
W STAR Christian Advocate, Spirit of the Age, copy
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Office Wilmington & Weldon II. r.. Co.,(
WILMINGTON, April 18th, 1855.
A DIVIDEND OF 80 PER CENT ON THE
"A profits of this Company for the last months, has
been declared and will be paid to Stockholders after
the 18th May next.
Books for transfer Of Stock will be closed the LIST of
May next JAMES S. GREEN,
Treas. Will Wei. r. R. Co.
April 10, 1856. 4s-swl5thM.
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New Store, New Goods, and New Prices.
IN H SUBSCRIBERS ARE NOW RECEIVING, AT
il their Store at DURHAM'S STATION, N. C.
Railroad, their stock Of
Spring and Summer Goods,
consisting of Dry Goods Groceries. Hardware Cutlery
Crockery Tin ware Hats Bonnets Shoes Boots Medicines
Paints Dye Stus &C. &C., all of which they will sell low
for cash. or country trade such Corn, Wheat Flour
Flax Seed Raw Hides Beeswax Tallow, old Iron good
heart Shingles, fat Poultry of all kinds. Butter Eggs
ton and linen Rags tow and cotton Cloth Seed Cotton,
new Feathers Bacon Lard fat Beef Cattle &C. &C.. Their
motto is, quick sales and small profits Come and
GUESS NICHOLS.
April 81, 1856. 45-sw4w.
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EEP THE PIANO AND MONEY TOO
n undecided where you get the cheapest
and best Pianos Just postpone the matter until
ey until the Piano has given satisfaction.
Ne is willing to give bond and security to furnish you
with superior Instrument at a low price.
Orders especially entrusted to our selection always re-
ceiue particular care. ~
E. P. NASH, Piano Forte Dealer,
3d. Sycamore, corner of Bank street,
49,, Petersburg, Va.
April y, 1885, ,-..tls,z5+. a.
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NORTH CAROLINA MUTUAL LIFE IN
~ SURANCE COMPANY, Office. Raleigh. n. C. This
Company nsures the lives of individuals for term
for life the MUTUAL the assured
for life participating in the profits of the. Company For
policies granted for the whole of life when the pre-
MUM therefor amounts $780, note be given for one
half the of the premium bearing interest ut per
cent without guaranty. .
The prompt manner in which all losses have been paid
bv this Company, together with the low rates of premium
present great inducements to such disposed to in
SLAVES insured for term of from to five years.
for two-:hirds their value.
All losses paid within 30 daysater satisfactory proc
presented
CHARLES f. JOHNSON, WV. w. HOLDEN,
WM d. HAYWOOD, WV. D. Cooke,
JAMES +. JORDAN, Il. II. BATTLE,
QuINrEN BusBEE wv. II. JONES,
H. W. HUsrED, p. F. PEscuD,
WV. Ii. MCKEE, SEAroN GALES.
CHARLES B. ROCT.
OFFICERS.
Dr. CHARLES E. JOHNSON, President,
WILLIAM ID. HAYwooD, Vice President
JOHN u. WILLIAMS, Secretary
WILLIAM H. JOKES, Treasurer,
H. w. HUsTED Attorney
CHARLES E. JOHNSON, NJ. b. Medical
WILLIAM H. Mckee, NJ. ID. Board Of
R1cuD. b. HAYwoop, NJ. d. Consultation
r. II. BATTLE,
W. W. HOLDEN, 7 Erecutice Com
CHARLES B. ROoT anittee.
For further information the public referred to the
pamphlets and forms Of proposal WHICH may be obtained
ut the Office of the Company, or any gifts Agencies
Communications should be addressed post paidO to
JOHN G. WILLIAMS, Secretary.
July TO- 1855, IT.
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TO ENGINEERS.

TO EN(IlNEERSs
HNHE AMERICAN ENGINEERS CRAFTSMAN,
IL and Machuis,s Assistant with numerous illustrations
by Oliver Byrne.
The Practical Craftsman book of Industrial Design and
Machinnsts and Engineers Drawing Companion, by VIM
johnson, with numerous illustrations.
Pocket Book Railroads and Civil Engineers by Oliver
Byrne
Scrbners Engineers aad Mechanics Companion.
Practical Treatise Railway Curves and locations for
young Engineers, by VIM. F. Skunk
The Mechanics Textbook and Engineers Practical Guide
by Thos. Kett
Templetons Engineers and Mechanics Companion
The Practical ExamnatOr steam and the steam engine
with instructive references relative thereto arranged for
the of Engineers, Students and others
The Mechanical Principal containing all the various cal
culaons water and steam power. and the different
kinds of Machinery used in Manufacturing with tables
showing the cost Of different styles of Cot
Mechanics for the Mllwrgh., Machinst Engineer, Civil
Engineer Architect and Student tanning clear Ele
menary Exposition of the principles and practice Of build
ing machines, by Frederick Overrlan.
For sale by HENRY d. TURNER,
n. &. Bookstore.
Raleigh, April &c, 1856. 40
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! ~
DECENT PUBLICATTONS.Ir TIFF ~,
~. S;Roson sy John s. G. Abbot.
Memoir Of Rev. Sydney Smith, by his d.n.s.
Holland, with selection from his letter. e Lady
Austin. - p - eoled by Mira
Hndson's e;disson q Shakespeare, vol g. nov,.,,.
Sept Is SsI Isss. ". L. POMEkoY.
- S.
no MERCHANTS AND OTHERS -wn
ing Paper, supply Of various sizes and "r nApP
prices just received from the Raeaa
p. S.-Orders will receive promnt atten., OAlEhOY.
Sept. IA, 1856
---- - - 49, 80 S.
MOUNTAIN HOUSE.
CAPON SPRINGS.
TIME UNDERSIGNED HAVING BEEN So1 1c,n,-
by many southern friends to extend the pressn, ED
son, have determined to keep the Mountain H sem sea-
their accommodation unt the 10th day Of October for
The three tournaments for the season will take n..
the 2Sth of August the 18th 26th of Sente ce on
The fare will be reduced five dollars Der month a.,
dollars per week, after the LIST Of Sept ana Two
August 49, 1865. ~ $500 --'"" a.
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Try the Piano Firsty

A PROPOSITION Is NOW MADE BY E. P
"A NASH to select PIANOS for customers, and allow
them to test their qualities before paying for them Better
evidence cannot be given Of the estimation in which we
hold Pianos.
to select FROM which bought exclusively for cash. from
four OF the largest manufacturers in New York. which
conceded at the Paris Worlds Fair to be the best We
have sold about fifteen hundred of them which have given
full satisfaction. E. p. NASH,
Piano forte Dealer 80 Sycamore street. of Bank
Petersburg, Va.
Jan. 81, 1856. 2l-