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Raleigh and CASTOR Railroad.

NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN THAT FROM AND
after the 3t January all dues to this Road freight
must DC paid at Petersburg Portsmouth, except on Wav
freight which must be paid in advance delivery Of
the goods as the may be.
This arrangement will afford great advantages to our Gus
toners by supesedng the necessity of their employing
more than one forwarding agent between New York and
haeigh and having their goods produce subjected
only one handling.
Agents cannot violate the above rule without subecting
themselves to removal.
The greatest will continue to be taken the officers
and agents of the Company every department of its bus
mess 10 accommodate the public and the interests
of its customers.
Whilst the Western merchants going North passen-
ger train will leave Raleigh in the afternoon
OF the tram from the West on the n c. Road due notice
of which will be given.
BY order of the Board of Directors
II. A. HAMILTON, President.
AS the Company has two Depots in Raleigh, merchants
ordering goods to 60 up the n q. Road requested
have them distinctly marked that their destination may
DC known and they may be loaded to the Depot
from Petersburg Portsmouth
Raleigh Jan. II, 1855 l6-tf
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BOOKS! BOOKS! BoOKsI

WINNIE AND 1.-THE NEW PURCHASE, OR
w early years the far West, by Robt Carlton, Esq
Kloserheim by DeQuincey.
Song of Hawatha, by Longfellow.
IIoary Head and McDonner, by Abbott.
Strabo, by Hamilton & Falconer.
Memoirs of Catherine. of Russia and Her Successors.
Teverino, by Gesrge Sand.
Glenwood; Or, The Parish Boy.
Representative Women: From, Eve the Wife of the first,
to Mary the Mother of the second Adam, by Baldwin:
Memoirs Of Henry the Eighth, of England, and his SIX
Wives, by Herbert.
The Planters Victim; Or Incidents cf American Slave
ry with illustrations.
The Mach-irl; Or, Life Scenes as They Arewh Illus
traOns.
Walkers Manly Exercses Containing Rowing Sailing,
Riding Driving Racing Hunting and Shooting, illustrated
Gray's Elegy, illustrated.
Lives the Queens of England of the house of Hano-
ver, by Dr. ID. Doran
Memoirs of DIR. Sampson, late President Of The Union
Theological Seminary.
Wlcelcr's History Of North Carolina, illustrated.
For sale by
IL. d. TURNER,
n. G. Bookstore.
Raleigh Dec J. 1855. s.
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VALUABLE LAND FOR SALE.-THE SUB
v SCR!BER has for sale some eight hundred acres of
These lands are covered with oak and pine growth are
suitable for ulpentine getting for farming and for steam
sawmill 1t is all sOooand. There two settlements
on it, with small lots. 1t is also well watered.
Twill sell it on accommodating terms, both price
and time.
W. G. STRICKLAND.
Nny 90
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NEW STOCK!
HTRUNG FAIR VVEEK OI1

NEW STOCk!
Turing FAIR WEEK OUR SALES WERE
~ large and in consequence stock greatly reduced
SO much so that have had great difficulty in fitting our
customers nth such styles of garments were wanted
sThc difficulty is obviaed for received Yesterday
from Manufactory quite la ge invoice comprising ali
the aud handsome recently opened in New York
City. We have just the sizes to make stock com
plete.
E. L. HARDING
November 9, 1855. 90
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M. ]. MOORE.

Ms Je Cs
FORMERLY OF STOKES CO. n c.,
WITH ANSPACH, REED CO.. PHILADELPHIA.
w Importers and Wholesale Dealers in Foreign and
Domestic Dry Goods will attend promptly and strictly to
all orders intrusted to him.
Philadelphia, Dec. l5 1855. s-3m.
1DIANOs FOR HOLIDAY PREsENTs.-THE
II MODEL PIANO.-IN THIS AGE OF IMPROVE
MENT when model FARMS ships, carriages and the like
are in vogue E. P. has given direction to the
fcure Of Model Piano. in which all the essentials of the
most costly instruments combined, for the moderate
sum of three hundred and sixty dollars Its richness of
Tone simplicity and beauty of design style of nish size
&C., all unite to render it perfectly unique. 1t is
structed to be used in any portion of with equal
advantage to the eye and ear
We have hand about forty Pianos, nearly all diff
fering style, finish and price, which will sell on
good terms Petersburg be had the North South
East or West, and every instrument warranted.
E. P. NASH,
Piano Forte Dealter Va.
Dec 15 1875
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THE LIFE OF A GREAT ORATOR.
Second Supply Now at Hand.

THE LIFE OF s. s. PRENTIsS. Edited by his Brother,
2 vols l2mo. So so.
Next to Patrick Henry, S. Prentiss the greatest
natural orator that has appeared in this country
brilliant figures of Speech poured protson from his
lips-borne torrent of feeling which irresstbly
were convvia he prince of good-ieowship full of
fun and anecdote and exceeded him in the
grace with which he told story" BnfaO (5an.
as. S. Prentiss of the brilliant names which
atorn annals n =. The work is a valuable
trbution to American literature, and its contents
strongly interest admrer of true genius und genuine
cloquence." Tiny Times.
His public a brilliant one. As lawyer he
secosd to of his profession in the Southwest
if success be the test Of merit, in the land"
Christian Nirror.
For sale by
w. L. POMEROY.
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NOTICE.,

ID ENG ABOUT TO LEAVE THE STATE, HAVE
tr the purpose of collecting what is due me- and Of
arranging my business appointed Edward Cantwe Ral
eigh, my attorney, trustee, and general agent,
sdence this City, heretofore advertised still for sale
or rent upon reasonable TERMS Persons willing to pur
chase invited to call upon my attorney and examine the
property. WIN. J. CLARKE
Jan. s, 1856. ,....s LASS .gss-. ~. - 1s--tfss
DIANO FOR SALE.-A FINE ROSEW OOD Pr
ano, octave for sale. Apply to the Editors Of the
Standard = = Il se55 10 ~ - q -.
Jan. Z, 1856. 20, 80 Fs,S = - - -
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Superior French Cass. Pants!
nUR ASSORTMENT IN FINE BLACK AND FANCY
1Cass Pants is much better than usual. We have en-
deavored to select such styles of Fancy Css we think
will please those who desire something and gentecl
i. L, HARDING
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JOSEPH r.. BLOSSOM.

JOSEPH n. BLOSSOM.
Commission and Forwarding Merchant,
WILMINGTON, N. c.
WILL give his personal attention to business intrusted to
his care and shippers rely having prompt returns
Liberal advances made signments for sale in this
market, or for shipment to Northern Ports.
March 8, 1855. 31-1y.
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NEW BOOKS.
lNHRISTIAN TIIEISM, By R. A. THOMPSON
~ Mcn,uir of Scargent >. PrentsS.
Visit tn the Camp before ScbaS'"poi
The Iroquos. by Minnie Myrtle.
Three Married.
Sci,fs America.
American Rejected Addresses.
Richard riIc Fearless.
Juno Clifford.
For sale BY
Raleigh. Nov. 90, 1855. l04-
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Great Mail Route from Hillsborough to the
North, by the Raleigh & CASTOR Railroad.
TILE SCHEDI1l,E

FINDER THE SCHEDULE RECENTLY ADOPTED
u on the North Carolina Rail Road passengers can 90
North without detention at Raleigh or elsewhere.
On the arrival at Raleigh of the train from the west the
conductor of the Road will be in attendance to take charge
of the baggage and check to Baltimore or Washington
City, whilst the passengers will be allowed an hour aud
half to get breakfast and refresh themselves,
They will be conveyed to and from the Hotels in onni
buses free Of charge. -.If ...J-- .1..a .3c sEsEg
Leaving Raleigh at Is minutes before they will reach
Weldon in abundant time for all the day trains going North
and South ' -
BY this route the passenger win be- at no trouble
pense about his bage the conductor Of this Road vii!
take charge Of and gre check for it at the n g. Raroad
Depot. II ~
Through Tickets Som Weldonto New York, by Peters
burg or Portsmouth, $l2. lEl, =
R.. HAMILTON, Prssideat.
Raleigh, April 29 1865. tG = tss9- 45--4f. :
Register, Hillsborougb Recorder aud Greensbsrough
Patriot copy month. - - = -sa7s-. . sf.='
: -sfsSE
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LIVERY STABLE.

LIVERY STABLE
VNHE SUBSCRIBERS ARE PLEASED TO IN
IL FORM THEIR FRIENDS AND THE PUBLIC
generally that they have recently bought the Lsery as
where they will keep hand well broke and tractable
horses carriages and bugges, with good tusy drivers
for the accommodation Of those who may wish to travel
Horses also. boarded by the day month Their prices
will be in accordance with the times. All possible pains
will be taken give general satisfaction to those who NAV
patronize their establishment.
L. T. CLAYTON,
!. BECkWITH.
Raleigh Sept. 2s, 1855. ss-tf
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HILLsBOROUGH ACADEMY.

VNHE NEXT SESSION OF THIS SCHOOL WILL
commence on Tuesday the 22d day of January, 1856.
Terms:-Classical Department. $21; English, sl7. Pay
ment any time during the session.
HAZELL NORWOOD, Principal.
Dec. II, 1855. 1104-w6w.
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GREENSBOROU(sHM MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
u At the end OF Three Years. such has the and
free from debt have made and have now
such large Capital in cash and notes. that we have no hes
ation in saying TO the public that there is no safer Com
pany in the Southern Country The most of the Risks in
this Company the Western part of the State where
the danger from fire is much less.
At the last annual Meeting the following officers were re-
elected.
JAMES SLOAN President
S. G. COFFIN, Vice President
C, p. MENDENHALL, Attorney
PETER ADAMS, Sec'y & Treasurer
W. ii. CUMMING, Gen Agent
DIRECTORS-Jam Sloan DR.. J. A. Mebane, c. P,
Mendcnhall, Wm s. Rem Rev. c. F. Deems James NJ.
Garrett jed Fl. Lindsay - Mcconnell f. w Oeburn 7
borough, DR.. s. G. Coffin, Jan. own: Joshua Tavloe,
washington; VIM A; Wright, VIII. rgton; John l. sha-
yer, Salisbury John H. Cooke Fayetteville; H. G. Sprull
Plymouth Robert E. Troy, Lumberton Dr.. R. H. Scales,
free of Postage. PETER ADAMS Sec'y
August &, 1854 7i-tf
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ARKANSAS, DALLAS COUNTY.

II
Il east of and adjoining the Ouachita river consisting Of
upland and bottom-the former fair the latter first rate
producing under good cultivation, from sixty to eighty
bushels Of and from twelve hundred to two
cleared with gnhouse orchard and houses for sixty
negroes 1t is healthy, well watered, and convenient to
thousand acres more of wild land, afording
lasting range for horses cattle and hogs In 1874 bought
is there any other the side of the river on
would live: vet inferior land to my upland, there
planters from North Carolina making from six to nine
price is 600 cash. tme with ten per cent interest
Corn and and stock be purchased with the
place. a..
HAYES II. COLEMAN,
Cachemasso p. o.
Nov. IL, 1855. 4-n,
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THE RICHMOND ENQUIRER

WITH THE VIEW OF EXTENDING THE CIR.
w culation of the RICHMOND ENQUIRER in the
Southern States the Propetors have commenced the issue
of WEEKLY PAPER, which contains all the reading
matter of the Daily and Semi Weekly editions
bWe need nothing of the political character of the
RICHMOND ENQUIRER, which is what it was q hall
century ago. We state that it is the purpose of the
Editors devote all their energies to the discussion of
issues which Know Nothingsm has brought before the
country.
Daily Paper per annum, 81
Sem. Weekly,
Weekly,
TO CLUBS.
For six copies of the Daily IS
For six copies of the Semi Weekly 25
For six copies of the Weekly, 10
For fifteen copies of the Weekly, 25
Address
R1TCHIE, PRYOR & DUNNAvANT,
..- Richmond, Va
June 20, 1856. 1OSO-w3w
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- COUNTY.-Zachariah Osborne vs.. Hardin Cox and
james NJ. Gentry. SIS - E..
Whereas Zach Osborne has filed his bill of complaint
against Hardin Cox and James NJ Gentry in the Court of
Equity for said County and upon affidavit made before
that the sard Hardin Cox nonresident of this Slate
this is therefore to notify the said Hardin Cox wherever he
be- to be and appear at The next of said Court
Of Equity to be held for the County Ase the
day in February next then and there plead
demur to said BILL otherwise the same will be taken pro
confesso as to him and decree made accordingly.
"ness' my '''0 '"'S zz' eSf Go. a. BoWER q YER c.
Dec 2sd, 1855. Ioo6-wsw.
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, WAYNE
Term, 1860 Jesse Benton and others Joel johnson
and wife Sally. Petition for Partition of Land.
appearing to the satisfaction of the Court that the de-
fe dant Joel johnson and wife Sally nonresdents of
the State it is therefore, ordered by the that pub
cation be made in the North Carolina Standard newspa-
weeks notifying the said defendants to be and appear be-
fore court pleas and quarter sessonsto be
held for said county at the court house Godsboro the
third Monday i'll February then and there to pIead
demur to the plaintiffs petition the same will
be taken pro contsso and heard eparte to them.
Witness Benjamin Aycock, Clerk of our said Court, at
'''' ''' '''''' ''''' IL BENZ. AIcocK Clerk
January l, 1856. ll06-6w.
EOR HIRE-I HAVE FOR HIRE ONE GOOD
Il Cook, one waiting Maid or nurse, girl suitable
for general work and two smart active boys prefer to
WIN. R. RICHARDSON,
At W. Ii. r. s. fuckers.
TAR RIVER MALE ACADEMY.
GRANVILLE CO., n. C.
11uE EyrpcISES oE THIS SCHOOL WILL RE
raSrm.d an Hnndav tbs -th d,y IF Isnn,rv Is5G M
d.r ,hn ;,r. m s A. ~ 1'. M % Cmtm W - d,,ata :, , -. f
I No. IT; M ;:.s : 10y: s vi, vi M 1iI e' .o'i''''' " s' "
'iI I,I o,lls e.: TN. vi -.o'h 'r:'oa T:.: ,.s
tees, or the Secretary
~' VI '
TRUSTEES.
DIR: J: A: RUSSELL, LEWIS p. ALLEN,
WM. CLEMENT JAS. COZART,
ALLEN WALLER.
G. W. ALLEN, Secretary.
Tar River P. O., N. c., Dec %, 80 ll-6tpd.
=, r,,, =, ,,,1,1>-1 -,, r1,,, NM, =, ~
me AN Al. MhhliNuO N Of Ihh Nohl II CAh-
"A olma Mutual insurance COMPANY; held on the M :1h
GERS for the ensuing year, ,pr6rops.
I'd ~ nu n,:,
Henry D: Turner, do.
p p n ~ Sh Si'''' "" S
G. " u Hutchnos do
lanes J,rdan do
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4 RARE OPPORTUNITY FOR A SAFE
N INVESTMENT IN THE PURCHASE OF MOST
VALUABLE REAL ESTATE.-I shall sell, at public auc
ton the premises at II o'clock A. M February lst
1885, my the counly of Chesterfield called Wake
field within ~ miles from the city Of Petersburg It con,
tans acres has been divided into lots from to 100
acres will be sold in quantities to suit purchasers
Two hundred and fifty we'll wooded The remain
der is high state of cultivation each acre having re-
ceved bushels Ashes bushels Lime and so loads Ma
and the soil susceptible Of the greatest fertility
in complete repair The farm enclosed by strong and
substantial plank fence The residence is beautifully loca
ted containing arranged Conveniently and
lately painted large double Kitchen, Smoke House and
Dairy are attached There two large Barns
60 by feet with four oors spacious and well ventila
ted Stable Carriage house. two new Cribs, Corn house.
three new frame houses with brick chmneys for Negroes
each containing rooms.
Young Orchard of choice Fruit Trees, bearing.
plat the Estate may be at the office Of Branch
Son& -
TERxs-A credit of g. and 12 months will be given,
equal instaments we'll endorsed negotiable notes. title
withheld until last payment is made
THOS. BRANCH 4 SONS, Auct'rs, .
Petersburg Va.
Jan. !, 1855. -- ------ l3-swtd.
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HARDING,s new STOCK. . IN biii.
AUR FRIENDS AND PkRONN Nj

TItACK M0RIANT1QUE sJEK 81. HACK lid
eoieISd Ssima s "a Pad Silf "a Ne5e. =
hsS - latest 4. 4 ~ s5SH
I rs EEns kaasses bissis eai 10 siss eH.:H
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One Price Jewelry Store.
MYERS e. ANkE,
DEALERS IN
Fine Watches, Jewelry, Spectacles,
SILVER WARE &c.
NO. 754, MAIN STREET, RICHMOND, VA.
Patches and Jeseelry CAREFULLY repaired.
October j. 1866. SLY
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DLANK LAND DEEDS, OF THE LATEST AND
ID approved FORM just printed, and for sale at the
standard" Office ....- ... p .-...' D, ..--- -.,
Also Wrts Subpoenas Warrants, aid variety of other
blanks.
Aug. 25, 1855. 70
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, WAKE

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, WAKE
- COUNTY. In Equity. In the matter Of Mary T. Ma
bry and others.
Pursuant to order made at Fall Term, 1867 of the
Court of Equity for the County of Wake, in the above
entitled cause the undersigned Clerk and Master will pro-
ceed sell at the Court House door in the city CT Raleigh
the 18th February 1856, being the Monday of Wake
County Court the lands in the p!cadngs mentioned to wit:
parcel of land situate lying and being in
Wake county, the waters of Fall Creek lately the estate
of Rebecca Rogers decd embracing about 40 acres ad
joining the lands Of John Honeycutt Talbot Lgon and
others.
TERMS OF SALE Fifty dollars of purchasemoney to be
paid in cash on the day of sale credit nine months will
be given purchasers upon their giving bond with ap
proved security.
Ionu.rvs 1919 1S-fd
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TIME NORTH CAROLINA ARATOR.-THE
II UNDERSIGNED proposes to publish journal, in
the City of Raleigh be devoted to the great interests Of
the Farmers and Mechanics of North Carolina under the
vcnient for reading and preservation at dollar
per annum payable in adaDnce
leading object of the will be to select from the
numerous periodicals of the country whatever may be
deemed solid and good well suited to section and cal
cuated to aid Farmers and Mechanics in the march of
improvement. The results of experience among our own
citizens will also be carefully sought and brought to
and the contributions of our most enteprsng and skliui
practical men given to the public with summary OF gen.
eral news and the state of the markets.
The true policy and interests of North Carolina will al
ways be motto and if the friends of the Of i'm
provement shall be disposed to favor the enterprise
respectfully solicit their names and their aid in procuring
subscribers.
Our friends will please forward oil the they
get by the LIST Of February and keep the for
first number, which, if encouraged will be issued by the
lst Of March.
THOS 7 IEMAY
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H. DOBb1N,
Boot and Shoe Maker,
HAS REMOVED HIS SHOP TO THE HOUSE FOR.
LII mery occupied by Mrs. Hardie confectionery,
Fayetteville street. opposite the Market House. where he is
prepared execute all orders in his line of business
He has hand stock of excellent leather and will
all work done by him. He returns his thanks for past
fvOrs and will endeavOr to merit continuance of hen
- Remember the old stand of Mrs. Hardie
Raleigh, Jan. Z, 1856 S-tf
TRESH GARDEN SEED.-THE SUBSCRIBERS
Il expecting receive this morning their stock
Foreign and American Garden and Grass Seed, which is
much larger and varied than any previous supply
They prepared to execute orders from merchants
part of the State the most favorable terms and will
allow them the privilege of returning all unsold by the 18th
June.
Families wishing seed will please send their orders while
stock is full All our seed warranted fresh and gen
uine and among them and splendid varieties
PESCUD GATLING,
Druggists and Seedsmen
Raleigh, N. C..
Jan. 8, 1856. 13-
g4s- Spirit of the Age and Register copy.
Raleigh & Castor Railroad Company
RALEIGH, Dec ], lS5,. f.
TuNHE ANNUAL DIVIDEND OF PER CENT. LATE
IL LY declared by the Raleigh CASTOR Railroad Com.
pay will be paid the stockholders and after the 9th
instant.
W. w. VASS, Treasurer.
6-2m.
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ID ALEIGH & GASTON RAIL ROAD.-Slaves
lAare not permitted to travel the Rail Road without
written permit from their Duplicates should in all
be given the Ticket Agents instructed to retain
one copy OF every pass JAMES NJ; POOL,
Ticket Agent.
Raleiph January 6 1854. 10
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NOTICES NEW IN THE WAY OF
II India Rubber Crying Doll Babies assorted sizes
Call soon if would like to them, at the
N. e. BOOKSTORE.
Raleigh. July H. 1855. rs
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First Premium Blank Books.
JNO. Il. EGE.


W The TUHf IINE MAN EMS OF M
II & s. CAROLINA.-The subscribers having ta-
ken the premium at the late State Fair upon turpentine
tools chPpcrs roundsaves and hackers Hwould announce
to the public that they manufacturing these tools
ensivey. Their workmen having been for years
gagged in the above business unsurpassed by the
quality and proper construction of their tools We will de-
liver these tools at any points the n c. r. and W.
M Railroads We warrant these tools to be equal in
quality and superior in adaptation for work to North
manufacture and ask abcra share of public patron
age trusting that liberal Southerners will give preference
home manufactures.
All orders addressed to at Jericho, N. c. will meet
prompt attention.
L. W. b. WHITFIELD.
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GENTS. FURNISHING GOODS.-JUST OPEN.
UED. 10 dozen DeJoinville Ties fancy and plain; 80
dozen English Cotton Hose; 10 dozen grey mixed hcri-
e. L, HARDING.
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LCOR SALE.-TWO FINE BILLIARD TABLES OF
the latest style with the latest improved patent ruh
cushions One of them has two sets of cushions Dc
without pockets for playing Kelley, which viii sell it
bargain. Please calf soon. ut7tlE i,tf'~te8i
-. =. JOHN CREECH. j.
Raleigh Nov. 16, 1856. .. .-....--.. lO8--tf
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Dec. 1st, 1866.

"A JAIL OF PETERSBURG, VA, NEGRO
boy by the name Of BILL belonging Lemue Tyce Esq
and bought by him from Slater Jones. The caS
obtain said boy by coming sending and paying charges.
J. O. LUFSEY. =
Petersburg July G. 1855
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-02-17

partisan chief. He marched about over plain
and mountains, got into rivers drowned some M m
lost lot Of horses and mules, got into ar .ows'
marshes and every sort Of scrape except b'Ittlc-
Uhough there was some chance Of it)-let sor,e Of
his party burn Catholic mission, and the CAME in
WITH about the most Disguised set of -<onnr armv
ofEcers as well az volunteers that re have seen
lately No doubt, the chief reports, Co WASHING
states that the expedition has produced great moral
effect-no young officer is asked for q time renort
and so the truth is not told; 1t Is Considered nnmi
tary to write to the papers or tell the truth out Of
school" So much for foey field officers, and, dear
people, you have got ha. dly any others. The field
officers Of all the regIAents except perhaps, those
recently created, Where young men are put in, are
all fogies; they are about as fit to run Indians on
ponies % to run down mountains; as General Scott
IL to run into an enemy's fort through loophole-
with all due respect to the General
Some twenty years ago did myself the honor OF
being your cicerone at West Point ball. Can you
not return the politeness by helping West Point
els to retired list for the worn out and old?" We
wear ont in Uncle 6amuel's army faster than they
do in the navy, as we have no house over rs where
we 60. Most Of rs are foges at forty; exposure In
climates from Panama to Puget Sound tells on us.
In my regiment for ten years, two first lieutenants
out Of twenty (hardy fellowe) died or were killed
Yearly. So we who live get to be majors at forty.
five fifty; but are then old bundles Of worn out
bones and muscles, and If you don't do something
for us it may be that, byand-by, the Committee on
Mean Ways" will turn us out to die. E. O. CO.