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THE DEMOCRAT AND PLANTER.

PUBLISHED AT COLUMBIA, BRAZORIA COUNTY, TEXAS.
I'm CALLING THE ATTENTION OF THE SOUTHERN
n Public generally to the above paper we deem 1t neces.
sary to say but few words We located in the midst OF
the richest planting district of Texas and perhaps OF the
world Many persons throughout the entire South are now
looking to Texas with view of making it their future
home paper giving them reliable information with ref
erence people, the SOIL climate products and res ur-
ces of this State be desiderun to them THIS we
profess do Our large list of exchanges, comprising
nearly every paper the State, enables US to present our
readers with summary of affairs in Texas complete as
could be desired.
The Democrat and Planter is published double royal
sheet large a.rdng ample space for Miscellany as
we'll for political discussion Agriculture News DC 1t
is designed particularly paper for the planter and the
planters family No pains will be spared to render 1t ac
cep:able to its readers. -,
1t fourth year of its existence having until
August st 1862 been known the Columbia Democrat,
Mt which time enlarged and its present name given
to it.
large circulation among the planters and Others in
this State renders it capital medium for advertisements,
especially for those of an agr cultural nature.
TERMS:
Single copy, in advance, per year, IS 5. 90
Twenty five, 50 w
Specimen copies furnished application.
Address, CUSHING & SWAIN Publishers,
Columbia Brazoria Co.. Texas.
Anrl 9 1S56 43-3m.
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Sale of Valuable Real Estate,
VIZ nE NnDrIJ rARnIJN

STATE OF NORTH CAROLlNA.--WAhE
~ COUNTY.-William Il. Hill Trustee, and others 0s
Marianne Hill and others.-Pettion to sell land
Pursuant order made at Spring Term 1885, OF the
Court Of Equity for Wake county, in the above entitled
cause.-The undersigned Clerk and Master will proceed to
SELL the Court House door in the town of Peterborough
the Tuesday of May County Court being the 18th day
Of May the land in the pleadings mentioned as lying III
Chatham county, to wit:
certain tract parcel of land situate lying and being
in Chatham county, about mile from Deep River, and
within mile and a half of Jones Mills both sides of
Dry Creek adjoining the lands of Joseph Bantey Drake
Wicker and Understanding nine hundred and seventy
six The said land is all well tmbered with long
leaf pine, and very valuable on that account.
The undersigned will also sell at the Court House door
in the CitYo Raleigh. the Monday of May County
Cour-being the 18Th day of May the lands in the plead
ings mentioned lying and being in Wake county, to wit
tract of land in Wake county containing three hun
drcd less adjoining the lands Of JOS Peace
the heirs of James Speght and others Steep Hill creek
formerly owned by Charles Hinton
Terms of sale: credit of six months for onehaf and
twelve months for the residue of the purchase bear
ing interest from date of SALE will be given to purchasers
giving bond and approved suretes Five per cent of
chase money to be paid in cash OH day of sale
ED. G. HAYWOOD C. N.
Equity Office, April 18th, 1885, Ats.
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PROSPECTUS OF
HTHE WESTERN SENTINEL

A DEMOCRATIC AND FAMILY JOURNAL.
SOLICITED BY MANY CITIZENS OF IF fo nssnalal
to nnbsh in the town of Winston North Carolina, a
Weekly Newspaper under the above title
western Carolina generally; the enlarged appreciation of
the reading public and the demand for local Journal az
the of County government seem 20 arn 49, n
The SENTINEL will be devoted to Morality Pure Lit
erature Republican Principles General Intelligence and
iii the interests of the people 1t will be the aim OF the
publisher render repository OF pleasing ana pr"n,a
Bile reading faithful record OF events ana an agieeaoe
companion to the Home Circle. :.
In matters of public policy, both National and State it
will yield unwavering support to Deocfac
no 10 the height of abb lily the principles OF the atl-
more Democratic platform IF 1852 agreed upon by the
Party and sanctioned by large majority {" the tAh'e'c
People. .Eo,. Not,;ncn or
cided and unequivoca ground regarding the creation OF
religious qualification for pubc once at .ar',ee
with The letter and spirit of the Constitution,
every principle of Repubcansm and worthy only the lg
norancc and intolerance of darker age Acting from
firm conviction that honesty capabiy and fidelity t" the
Constitution aside from political principle are sucent
requisites in can for Office under Republican form
of government shall oppose any organization" whe'er
secret or omen that seeks barrier between the
tye and adopfed citizen deprive either of the rights
and privileges enjoyed under the ana as
they stand In short, our position ana sentmen upon 'nS
subject will be- PRNcpLEs-not birthplace; MEASURES
The paper will be devotedy attached to the Union of the
States, while maintaining Jealous 1 f t
divdual rights advocating as The only guarantees Oh the
perpci,v of the Unun strict and faithful adherence,
under all circumstances the Federal Constitution
With the increased mil facilities afforded the compile
tion of the North Carolina Railroad, and the advantages Of
daily arrival the Sentinel will contain the latest and most
reliable intelligence.
Enecal care and attention will be! bestowed!upon the
Editorial Department. aud with the assistance OF inteill
gent correspondents ii hoped that the original portion OF
the publication may pleasing and attractive feature
While the tone the Sentinel upon all subjects will
be fearless Independent it's columns will be entirely
Low Si AM, bitnvSGratc rhetoric
spicuous in some the political journals of the day
Tue first number will be issued in the month OF April
next. =, A..
on large sheet the price of Two Dollars per year III
advance two dollars aud half after SIX months, or three
dollars after the close IF the subscription year. To any
one ten subscribers and paving the cash in adj
vance, the paper will be furnished one year gratis
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pE.cE PROCLAMATION

-1Yr SUBSCRIBER RESPECTFULLY INFORMS
his friends and patrons snd the pn9hc IN # his
stock Of Spry and Summer goods, embracing Cloths Gas
siners and Vestings cf French English and American
manufacture. OF every variety OF Color qna'y' a"u
FURNISHING GOODS,
consisting Of su,cr Dress Sh rts Silk auze and Cotton
undersh rts;Siik nnen and Cotton Drawers; DIX, Cot
ton and Threa white and fancy Half Hose Gloves {" eve
~ le nsa an anne fancy silk and
Iinnen Cravats. Silk Lnnen, and Linnensam6rc pocket
Hanakerchcfs, Dressing Gowns &c &C. In ada t"n lie
is also receiving large assortment oil
SUPERIOR READY MADE CLOTHING,
which being manufactured under his supervision and
direction he confidently recommend to all 10 .s
branch of his business he desires to give more Al @ M
ready complete Stock the advances and The wants
of his patrons may require. All he asks is an examination
of his stock before purchasing esewhefe-no e'se ''
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
workmen both in cutting and manufacturing ana g.ar-
tees all his work to be equal if superior any in the
s ss them 9f! i sesG Y5Us G%S W
send your money the North when Your wants can be as
we'll supplied at homer Why break down the working
men of your own State h,se interest should be your IN
tcres rs yours is HIS to the building up OF your openly
avowed enemies? Why Danish your Mechanics and Artizns
from home both Of nativity and choice, to chimes uncon
genial-yea, to the midst OF your enemies
Ye who have interest in the welfare OF good Old North
Carolina think Of it, cease this frtrcda policy ere II De
too late. -
Gentlemen furnishing their own goods may rely upon
having the and attention as though fnrnisheo ny
myself bat all considered cash TRANSACTION
Cutting repairing done at all times US usual 1o r0A.
NOTICE IS AGAIN GIVEN TO ALL IN ARREARS
for 1885, and previously their notes and accounts Will
not my hands after the first OF May ensuing 10
ISAAC Proctor.
Opposite the Post Office.
Raleigh, April 0, 1856. 4z-u
~ Star and Age cnpy times weekly.
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Prospectus of the Sc Southern Sentinel,''
A Democratic and Miscellaneous Journat to be Pub
lished Weekly, ut Wilson, N. G.
vHlIIE EXISTING CONDITION OF POLITICAL PAR
TIES and of par,zan strife mutually suggests the es
tablishing of such journal the SOUTHERN SENTINEL
purposes TO become The present indeed crisis IN our
political history witnessed before The Constitution
has been invaded the laws tramped and spa upon relg
Gus liberty assaled ballot boxes broken and burnt the
landmarks political ancestry partially efaced the
wisdom derived from timehonOred experience unseaed;
strange and questionable have been pushed into high
positions; and fanacis unclaimed from its and its
Eggt piles in the North is heard to howl among IN the
South These evils, SO far its humble abilities shall
THE SOUTHERN SENTINEL
will epdeavor to arrest. 1t will endeavor to inculcae
reverence for the laws they exist and for the Cunsu
ton as has been Interpreted by the ws of the
and bv the Fathers of the Democratic faith 1t will defend
not only POLITICAL bnt liberty, and will do battle
against every political hereSy that may appear, whether
Matched in caves cuvcrts, open convention.
The SENTINEL will also, to relieve the m"notony OF poll
tics devote space literary TOPICS original and selected
as well as to miscellaneous subjects, which shall include
Agricultural and the latest Commercial intelligence. In
brief no efforts expenses will be spared to make the
Sentinel one of the Useful and efficient journals in the
South.
The first number of the Sentinel will be issued about
the of The month"; and sent to subscribers at the
rate 81 per 80 at the end of six months and
So of the Discount made in behalf Clubs
who shall take five, ten Copies.
j. +. KEENAN,, ED1ron
Jan. II, 1855. IL
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STATE or CAROLINA.-NAsH

g. TATE OF NORTH-CAROL!NA.- ASH
- County-Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions Febru
airy term is:6.-Joln W. Perry, admir- Of Levi IIogg,
Richard Hogg, Henry Hogg, Cullen Hogg John Perry and
Williams Calvin Hogg Gincy logg Martha Hogg, Jere
mah Perry and Polly his wife, and Gray Strickland and
Sally his we.-Pe,ition to make real estate assets
1t appearing the satisfaction of the Court that Cullen
Hogg and Calvin ogg nonrcsdents Of this State; it
is therefore ordered by the Court that publication be made
in the North Carolina Standard newspaper published in
the City of Raleigh for six successive weeks notifying the
said Cullen Hogg and Calvin H"g to be and appear be-
fore the Justices OF the Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions
to be held for said county, the Court House in Nashville
the I'd Monday May, 1885, then and there to plead
answer to the plaintiff S petition the will be taken
pro confesso to thcm and decree made accordingly
Witness w. T. Arlington, Clerk of said Court, at
office, in Nashville, I'd Monday in February, 1856.
w. T. ARLINGTON, Clerk.
March Z, 1856 1ll5-w6w.
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PEACE CONCLUDED!

VUVO MY FRIENDS AND PATRONS.-I HAVE JUST
Il received my Spring and Summer Stock of CLOTH
which was made to order at of the best honses
Establishment. We call upon all who want Good CLOTH
* and Good Fits to give call before purchasing
there. MY terms cash. and my Goods will be sold
cry cheap and no mistake Gail and examine your.
,!yes, aud be convinced ~ Opposite the Post Office.
lent Boys Clothing that has ever been in this
iar.et cheap for cash, and mistake Call soon and be
onvnced "a Opposite the PostOhice.
April 18th, 1856
Register and Age It weekly.
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A PROCLAMATION.

BY HIS ExCELLENCYt THOMAS BRAGG, COVER
NOR OF THE STATE OF NORTH-CAROLlNA
WBEREAs an net was passed by the last General Assem-
bly, Of this State, by vote Of three Of al TIE mem
bers thereof duly certified copy of which Is as
AN ACT to amend the Constitution of the State OF ortn
Carolina. 80
WHEREAS large number of the people disranchis
ed by the freehold qualification required of voters Tor
members of the Senate. Therefore,
sosa xeey saaea S
the same, (hrees ofhe whole number of members of
each House That the End LIST section
LIST article amended Constitution ratified by the
people of North Carolina the second Monday of
be the year of Our Lord eighteen hundred and thirty
ve shall be amended to read follows: Every free white
IF the age of years. being native or nat
uraized citizen of the United States and who has ben an
inhaban of the State for twelve months Immediately pre-
cedng day of any election and shall paid public
taxes shall be entitled TO vote for member of the Senate
for the district in which he resides.
State be- and he is hereby directed to issue his proclama
ton to the people of North Carolina at least six months
sembly, setting forth the purpor Of this act, and the
amendment to the Constitution herein proposed winch
proclamation shall be accompanied by true and perfect
copy of the ac authenticated by the certificate Of the
Secretary Of State and both the proclamation and the copy
of this act the Governor of the State shall to be pub
ished ten newspapers of this State at least six months
before the election of members the General Assembly
Read three and ratified in General Assembly this
Sd day of February, 1855.
spf'ff, % q II zsr' W Fl sl,c;Vss''
Soeakergf the Senate.
State of North Carolina, I
Office of the Secretary Of State, !
l. William HILL Secretary of State in and for the State
of North Carolina do hereby certify that the foregoing is
true copy of the original ratified and ON file in this Of
fee.
Given under my hand this oath day of January, 1856
w. HILL Secretary Of State.
Now therefore, in conformity to the Constitution of the
State and the requirements of the aforesaid do issue
this Proclamation making known to the people of North
Carolina the provisions of said act and the amendment
thereby proposed be made the Constitution of the
State and do the to be published in ten
papers Of this State six months before the election men,
bers of the next Genera! Assembly.
In testimony whereof /, Thomas Bragg, Governor
Of the State of North Carolina have hereto set my
IL. 81 hand and caused the great seal of the State to be
hereto affixed. Done at the City Of Raleigh, this
the 24th day of January, A. d., 1856, and in the
SOth year Of our Independence.
THOS. BRAGG.
By the Governor:
PULASKI CowPER,
Private Secretary.
RaJa rb Tam 1ose ep,
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INSANE ASYLUM.

M Office Is HEREBY GIVEN, THAT APART
~ ments ready for the option of 40 PATIENTS
in the Asylum.
Those who have charge of the insane and desire place
them in the institution, will apply to the Physician and
Superintendent, E. c. Fisher ut Raleigh before bringing
the patient to the institution.
The Board of Directors refer to the 9th chapter 18th
section page S of Revised Code for the legal require
mens necessary to be complied with in order to
admission of State (or indigent) patients
For the admission Of paying patients reference is made
to 10th section of same chapter page S.. of Revised Code
AS all State patients required to undergo cxamina-
ton their insanity previous to admission such exam
nation will BE held Raleigh where of the members
of the Board to be found.
The Sherifs of the several Counties will please notice
the requirements of the h section of the Gil. Chapter in
relation to their duties connected with the law.
is expected that apartments for large number of pa
tients will be ris she'd in the of few weeks the
work upon them being prosecuted rapidly cir
cnmstances will admit Notice of their readiness will be
given through the public press.
CHAS. L. HINTON,
G. W. MORDECAI,
TIlOS. d. UOGG,
EX Committee of Board of Directors.
Raleigh, March l, 1856. 30-tf
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MUIR Il STEVENS.

MUIR 4 STEVENS,
Importers and Wholesale Dealers Cind Glass; Earthen-
Lamps, Looki"g Glasses, Plated Britannia Plan
ished 75ru,s Waers, Castors. Retrigerators, Water
Coolers, Gas Futures Fancy Goods, de-,
No. SO Sycamore Street,
Immediately opposite Messrs. McIlwaine Graham's,)
WIN: AUGUSTUS MUIR, pr4rnsnrpc ".
"E ARE Now RECEIvINGG FROM THE EURO
w pean and American Manufacturers large and COM
manding Stock of Goods emb acng the patterns
We offer great inducements both regards quality
of goods and prices as any house in the country.
We respectfully ask of the public examination before
purchasing. MUIR & STEVENS.
No. SIS Sycamore Street, Petersburg Va.
March l. 1896. 3O-2m.
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y in announcing the citizens of Raleigh vicinity, and
public general that they have changed their firm by
taking in Partner Mr.. NJ. CRAFTSMAN. who will here
after attend on the CLOTHING and GENTS FURNISH
ING STORE in all its branches All orders will receive
strict attention Any garment sent for will be finished
and forwarded to its destination within eight days
All sizes of Coats Pants. Vests &C.. constantly kept up
by original merchant tailoring establishment OF
Joseph Schlos Brother corner OF Light and Mercer sts
Baltimore, Md.
Our DRY GOODS shall and must be sold soon, as we
are anxious to make our store Regular Clohing House
Call get Dry Goods COST before send them off
to Auction Houses
SCHLOSS, BROTHER Co.
Raleigh, Jan. 81, 1856. l9-tf
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SPRING, 1856.

a LARGE AND MAGNIFICENT STOCK OF HATS,
"A CAPS, &c, for wholesale trade. By late arrivals
am In possession Of my Spring Stock Of Hats Caps &C.,
portion Of which has been manufactured
orders and the remainder selected with great the
and Manufacturers by who has had twenty.
Inee years experience in the business and with special
Merchants. Wv e ~ " o"f"iips
mas oeen my desire and intention to have this Stock
better han any other in this section of country and no
and now offer it to customers and the public with ths
that they will, will find the styles and qualities par
rety, not exceed by any jobbng house North Of South
K w. HARRISON,
= NO. II, Sycamore Street,
Petersburg Va.
March 10, lou, 88-lm.-
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II AND FOR SALE.-A MOST VALUABLE
of land is offered for sale by the subscriber con-
tanning eleven hundred half of which in its
original growth-the remainder is in a high state of cult
yaton From hundred and fifty to hundred acres
is the very best of low grounds which we'll ditched
This land lies in both the counties Of Warren and Frank
lin. 1t is only three and half miles from Shocco Springs
and two miles from Jones' White Sulphur Springs. There
Is good dwelling House and outhouses the plantation
Twill take pleasure in showing the land to any person
wishing to purchase. ALLEN YOUNG.
Shocco Springs March 25 1856. 37-4m.
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MAIL ARRANGEMENTS AT RALEIGH.


: MAIL ARRANGEM ENTS AT RALEIGH.
Ar;oa, and Departure Of Rareaa and Sage Liass at and
from Raleigh.
= NORTHERN MAIL,-(Br RAnRoAp)--,
caves daily ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. $500 ~
(siail closes at 81 N.Y.
SOUTHERN MAIL,-(BY Two-HoRsE HACK y
Arrives daily at Pm
(Ma closes at 81 my
WESTERN MAIi.-(Br FouR-uoRsE CoAcuEse
Leaves daily ......................... at I'm.
mail closes at 8 q. m)
PETERBOROUGH MAII.-BY Two-HoRsE HAok,5
Leaves Sunday and Wednesday .......... az , D. H.
Arrives Monday and Thursday 1900. at Z P'"'
Mail closes Tuesdays and Saturdays at y p mJ
GOLDSBOROUGH -(BY FouR-HoRsE COACH
Leaves daily Except Sunday0 .......... al d. ILL.,
Arrives daily Except Monday,) OF II P'n''
0lail closes at Z p. n.y.
TARBOROUGH MAII.-(BY Two-HonsE HAcK,C
Leaves Monday, Wednesday and Friday, at . a. NJ
Arrives Tuesday Thursday and Saturday, at p m.
iail closes Sunday Tuesday and Thursday at P h)
RoxBOROUGH MAII.-(Br HORSE,
Leaves Friday, .......''''''''' =" - m
Niail closes Friday at IL M
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MrORTH CAROLINA MUTUAL LIFE IN.
~ SURANCE COMPANY, Office, Raleigh, n. y. inns
ompany nsures lives Of for one year, 'er
OF wears life, the MUTUAL PRINCIPLE the
for life participating in the profits OF thei COMPANY ro
Doces granted for the whole term of life when the pre-
mium therefor $3p note may be given or ohe
half of the premium bearing interest At per
without guaranty. -, 49,, , -,;a
Inv this Company together with the low rates of premium
present great Inducements to such Us 70 IN
l.. e.. ,.,rs
for two-thrts their value. .o
All losses paid within 90 daysaer satisfactory proc
presented.
CHARLES. f. JOHNSON WIZ. w. HOLDEN,
WIN d. HAYwoop WIN. ID. Cooke,
JAMES F. JORDAN, r. H. BATTLE,
QuINTEN BUsYEE, WM. Ii. JONES,
H. W. Hustled, 7. +. FEsCUD,
WM. II. Mckee, SEAroN GALES.
CHARLES u. ROOT.
OFFICERS.
Dr. CHARLES f. JOHNSON, President,
WILLIAM ID. HAYWOOD, Fee President.
JoHN e. WILLIAMS, Secretary,
WILLIAM II. JONES, Treasurer,
H. W. Hustled, AHMneH
CHARLES L. JOHNSON, NJ. ID. J XedtcaL
WILLIAM Ii. Mckee, NJ: d. B"~I Of
RrcnD B. HAYwoop, NJ. d. Consultation.
r. II. BATTLE
w. W. HOLDEN, Erecuttre COM
CHARLES g. RooT, mHee.
Fer 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 pald) to
JOHN G. WILLIAMS Secretary.
July 10, 1855. 66-
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MOUNTAIN HOUSE.

TuVHE UNDERSIGNED HAVING BEEN sol 1crrr,
by many southern friends extend the present
son. have determined to keep the Mountain House oman
their accommodation until the 10th day of October f
The three tournaments for the season will toke r.,
the 2sth of August the 18th and 26th of Sepembr VI
The fare will be reduced five dollars per month and ,
dollars per week, after the LIST of Sept. "Nu TWO
BLAKEMORE SaINGRAu
August 10, 1855. "a