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GALES OF LAND, NEGROES. &c.-w1Ll BE

SALES NJ q OF LAND, NEGROES. &c.-wlLL BE
- sold on Wednesday, the 2sd day of January next
the Plantation of the late Edward B. Dudley, about five
miles from jacksonville in Onslow County, the Plantation
containing about 400 of land of which 1000
cleared and under fence and in fine order for planting
and the rest woodlands This well known plantation
is Of the most valuable in Eastern N. Carolina and
offers rare opportunity to persons wishing to purchase
lands 1t is situated New River about 25 miles from
the OCEAN, with free ready to the markets of New
Berne and Wilmington There are three good landings on
the Plantation at which vessels of small size may load
There the Plantation excellent two story dwelling
house and all proper outhouse Overseers house. cabins
to 200 negroes two large barns steam
mill in fine ORDER with thrasher, cotton gin and Grist
mill attached All the said buildings being in excellent
repair At the time and place will be sold IS valua
BILE slaves all the about 1000 bushels fodder and
peas &C., IA mules 90 horses about 800 hogs about $50
Sheep about 100 head of cattle and the plantation stock and
farming utensils
Terms of sale-for the Plantation 5000 cash and the bal
lance at and three credit with interest from
sale-for the other property all under 800 cash oil
800 and under $780, six months credit all
deferred payments notes with approved securities will be
required in all cases, bearing interest from date.
Mr.. Robert Dudley, who resides on the plantation will
give information in regard to it. and will show it to
desrous of purchasing or by applying to the sub
scribers at Wilmington, n. c, any information will be
given. c. H. DUDLEY
VIM. H. DUDLEY.
Dec. "a, 1855. lift
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THE HANNAH MORE ACADEMY.
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE.

Principals: hiss c. AND l. GRMsHAw AND A. Il. GRIM
SHAW, A. M, Id
FHSHIS INSTITUTION HAS BEEN IN SUCCESSFUL
operation than eleven years. The course of In
stucton thorough The study of French forms part
the daily routine of study The house new commodous
mence on the LIST of FEBRUARY and 1st of September.
For boarding and Instruction, including French,
months.
REFEEENcEs bright Rev. A. Lee, D. D. Rev. H. " D.
Johns, D. D. Baltimore; Hon. Jno. NJ. Clayton, Delaware
" Daniel, Jr Esq R. Anderson ESQ., Tredegar Iron
W. MorRs; f. Worham Co., Richmond Va; Rev Mr. Glib
ham, W. H. Tucker, Esq, Hon. G. E. Badger Raleigh n. C.
FEBRUARY 1st, 1855 CIV
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SUNDRIES.
W7E HAVE IN STORE, AND WILL SELL AT
Wv lowest market rates.
5000 Sacks Jeffrey Dacey L. B. Salt
1000 do G. A. do.
100 bbls. Refined Crushed Sugar
100 do Coffee do.
SO hf boxes Loaf do.
22O bags Rio Coffee.
500 boxes Pale Soap.
25O do Brewn do.
100 do Chemical Olive Soap.
$50 bbs N. C. Gross Herrings.
$50 do Cut do
Brooms baskets wrapping papers, twine, sugar boxes,
yeast powders, olive OIL chocolate candles mould adanan
tine and SPERM together with all articles found whole
sale grocery.
a. IL. McPHEETERS & co.
Roanoke Square,
Norfolk Va.
Particular attention given to sales of -four and n C.
produce generally. Orders for lme guano &c. filled
lowest prices.
Dec. l5, 1867 g.
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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. 12no 81 so.
Nex: to Patrick Henry S. s. Prentiss the greatest
natural orator that has appeared in this country.
Dazzling wit, keen sarcasm, apt illustrations, and
brilliant figures of speech poured in prousion from his
psborne a torrent of feeling which irresistbly
ried away whatever audience he addressed His habits
convival he prince of goud-fe!lowshp, full Of
fun and anecdoe, and no exceeded him in the
grace with which he told story" Buffalo Com.
as S. Prcntss is of the most brilliant names which
Gdorn annals. = = =. The work is a valuable con-
tributon to American literature its contents most
strongly interest admirer of true genius und genuine
eloquence" 7iUy I:nes.
% His public career brilliant As lawyer he
secosd to of his profession in the Southwest, or,
if success be the test of merit, i'll the land
Christian Mirror.
For sale by
W. L. POMEROY.
Raleigh, Nov. 90, 1865. l04-
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Raleigh and Castor Railroad.

NOTECE is HEREBY GIVEN THAT FROM AND
after the 3th January all dues to this Road freight
freight which must be paid advance delivery Of
the goods as the may be.
This arrangement will afford great advantages our Gus
toners by superseing the necessity of their employing
more than one forwarding agent between New York and
kaeIgh and having their goods produce subjected to
only enc handling.
Agents cannot violate the above rule without subectng
themselves to removal
The greatest will continue to be taken the officers
and agents OF the Company every department of its bus
mess to accommodate the public and promote the interests
of its customers.
Whilst the Western merchants going North passen-
train will leave Raleigh in the afternoon on the arrival
OF the train from the West the n c. Road, due notice
of which will be given.
By order Of the Board of Directors,
L. OBJ. BRANCH, President.
AS the Company has two Depots in Raleigh, merchants
ordering goods to go the n C. Road requested
have them distinctly marked that their destination may
be known and they may be loaded to the through Depot
from Petersburg Portsmouth
Raleigh Jan. II, 1855 l6-tf
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Raleigh, Nov 90, 1855.
Nov. 80, 1855.
FRANKLINTON INSTITUTE,

FRANKLIN CO., N. c.
VENHE ENSUING TERM FOR 1856 WILL OPEN ON
& the 1st Monday in January.
Mr. and Mrs. d. S. Richardson, Principals.
Mr. and Mrs. Z. z. Stone, Assistant Principals.
Mr. r. J. Taylor and Miss NJ. L. Towsey Assistants,
spectvey of the male and female departments which
the town.
Mr. Stone is graduate of Burlington University, and
has been Principal of the Royalton Institute for several
years past
The former friends of Miss NJ. E. Stone will recognize her
in Mrs Stone
Miss j. is graduate of Troy Female Seminary
Expenses heretofore and one-half payable advance
Catalogues sent application to the Principal
December f. 1855. 5-t15J.
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ARKANSAS, DALLAS COUNTY.
z OFFER FOR SALE 1850 ACRES OF LAND

ARKANSAS, DALLAS COUNTY.
e OFFER FOR SALE 1850 ACRES OF LAND
IL east of and adjoining the Ouacha river consisting Of
upland and bottom-the former fair the latter first rate
bushels Of per and from twelve hundred to two
thousand pounds of cotton-upwards of four hundred
cleared with Clubhouse orchard and houses for sixty
negroes 1t healthy, well waered, and convenient to
navigation 1t is adapted stock being adjacent to forty
thousand of wild land afording a
lasting range horses cattle and hogs In 1874 bought
this the desirable east of the Ouacha nor
is there other the same side of the river on which
would live: vet inferior land to my upland, there are
bales hand-nanles be given, if necessary My
price S6oO cash. ime with ten cent interest
and provener and stock be purchased with the
place. ~ ,,o,,,,
Cachemasso p. O.
Nov. 12 1855. At,
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VALUABLE NUTBUSH ESTATE FOR SALE.
NHY MOTHER, MRS. THOMAS TURNER,

MY MOTHER, MRS. THOMAS TURNER,
1A having determined to South, the undersgn-
ed offers for sale her valuable plantation, Oakland" stu
ated on Big Nutbqsh Creek in the County Of Gran an
original growth 100 in heavily mbered
oded pine and the remainder in arabic land The char
acter of this plantation generally known that very
within mile Of wliamsboro five miles from Townes-
vile Depot the Roanoke Valley Railroad, and miles
borhosd surpassed by for its wealth, intelligence
and high moral character The Improvements are comme
Wheat Tobacco &c. Persons wishing to purchase will
please make application to me- and will take pleasure IN
showing the place. and giving any information desired III
regard:to it. Address me at Wiiiamsboro Granville Co.,
N. C. JAMES TURNER
Octoher q 1s55 92-tf.
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SELECT SCHOOL,
n. III. GRAVES, PRINCIPAL.

IL N. c. about miles South of CIarksvle Va, aud 10
miles Southwest Of Lynesve depot will be opened the
18th of January, 1856.
The location has been selected with reference to health
flness and the high of social moral and religious
uencc, in the community Board will be provided i'm fam
tuition for session of weeks s payable in advance
The number of pupils limited.
last years Of bis M and for the most part in
with of the first institutions in the State u.s. of
known to extent most sections of the State Cir
cuars however, containing references and other particulars
may be obtained by application to the Principal Browns
vile p. o., Granville Co., N. C.
Oct. 81, 1855. 1097-w3m.
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HREENSBOROUGH MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
H At the end of Three such has been the and
economy of the officers of this Company that we are still
free from debt have made assessments and have now
such large Capital in cash and notes. that have hes
ation in saying to the public that there safer Com
pany in the Southern Country The most of the Risks in
this Company being 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. MENDENHALI, Attorney.
PETER ADAMS, Sec'y & Treasurer.
w. H. CUMMING, Gen. Agent
D1RECTORS.-Jam Sloan, DR.. j. A. Mebane, c. p
Mendephal VIM. s. Rem Rev: c. F: Deems, James NJ.
Garret, Jed + Lindsay, Mcconnell Coz, " y; ogbgm, J.
borough, Dr. S. G. Coffin, Jan. wv" Joshua Tavoe,
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,
Lenox Castle.
All communications should be directed the Secretary
free of Postage. PETER ADAMS Sec'y.
August 6, 1854. 75-tf
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EHATS /! HATS !-.McGEE WILLIAMS, HAVE
4 in store very large and well selected assortment
of HATS for Spring and Summer for men, boys and
children, consisting of Legha Panama. Manla Campea-
chy, Maricabo Pedal Straw, Canada Straw, Palm Leaf,
China Pearl, Alboni Jockey, Wide Awake, Shanghai.
Also, superb Moleskin Hats of the latest style
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6IHCKsHItn1Hs, Ii0fse.ShOeIng, &c.
edward YARBROUGH, Jr., HAVING
EI erected Blacksmith Shop at the corner of Har-
gett and Wilmington Sts prepared to have work in
known Jim Atkins with competent assistants being per-
nanenty engaged he is enabled to have the animals en-
trusted to his care shod in workmanlike manner
Raleigh, May 20, 1854. 54-tf
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NEW BOOKS.
6NHRISTIAN THEISM, BY R. A. THOMPSON.
" Memoir of Seargent s. Prentiss
A Visit to the Camp before Sebasopol.
The Iroquois, by Minnie Myrtle
Thrice Married
Schaffs America
American Rejected Addresses.
Richard the Fearless.
Juno Clifford.
For sale by
W. L. POMEROY
Raleigh Nov. 2O 1855. loi-
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ENANS! FANS!.-WE HAVE RECEIVED LARGE
II and choice supply Of Fans comprising many varieties
the most superb Chinese down six pence Palm leaf
Call at MCGEE & WILLIAMS
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A VALUABLE PLANTATION FOR SALE.
IA Wishing to remove South, will sell on favorable
terms, the plantation which now reside formerly
ed by the late Henry ]. G. Ruin containing about 1900
acres Conentnea creek where the Wayne andGreene
lines unite with that of Edgecombe. large portion ofts
plantation rich bottom land not subject overflow and
is well adapted to the production of cotton and This
of Black Creek Depot, the W. R. 4. and within five
miles of the Greenville Plank Road and has been long
known of the most valuable in this portion of the
State. E. RUFFIN.
September 23 "a. 1-swtf
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HILLsBORoUGH ACADEMY

HILLSBOROUGH ACADEMY.
VE7HE NEXT SESSION OF THIS SCHOOL WILL
commence on Tuesday the a2d day of January, 1855
|'sns:-Classiea Department, s2l English, ST. Pay
ment any time during tile session =
HAZELL NORWOOD, Principal. Z
Dec II, 1885, llO4-w6w.
ST. MARY,s SCHOOL, RALEIGH, N. C.
REV ALBERT SMEDES, D. D., RECTOR.
FHNHE 9TH TERM OF THIS SCHOOL WILL COM
4 mence the Sth January 1856. Application for the
entrance Of new pupils should be made Immediately.
For circular, apply to the Rector. @5sf- -
Raleigh Dec. Is, 1855. 81 S-3t.
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North Carolina Six Per Cent State Bonds.

TREASURY DEPARTMENT, N. c.,
Nov. ~, 1855.
SEALED PROPOSALS WILL BE RECEIVED
this office until 10 O'clock a. NJ 2st of Dec, next
for the purchase of $4,000 of Bonds issued he State
of North Carolina They will be dated July St 1885, and
redccinable in years.
They will be issued in of 81 900 each and will have
coupons attached for interest at six per cent per annum
payable semi-annualy.
Both principal and interest will be payable at the Bank
of the Republic, City of New York. unless where the
purchaser prefers to have them payable at the Treasury Of
this State.
These Bonds exempted from taxation for any purpose
whatever.
Parties bidding will please address their letters endorsed
"Pruposas for n c. Stocks to the undersigned at Raj
egh n G.
Successful bidders upon being informed of the accep
of their bids delosite the amount of their bids
with the accrued from July last in either the
Bank of the Republic, New York. the Bank of the State
of N. c.. or the Bank of Cape Fear, Raleigh
Tho right of accepting such bids in whole in part
be deemed most advantageous to The Staes reserved
The bids will be opened i'll the presence of the Governor
Secretary and Comptroller of State and the President of
the Bank of the State. d. W. COURTS
Public Treasurer
Raleigh, Nov 90, 1885, l04-td.
b TIL O'clock a. NJ, of the End of january next, for
the purchase of S2o0o bonds of ihe character the
foregoing except the latter will be dated January ls
1856 and will be issued in of $500 eac redeenable
D. W. COURTS,
Public Treasurer.
Nov 80, 1855. 8
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VALUABLE LAND FOR SALE.-THE SUB
y SCRIBER has for sale eight hundred acres of
These lands covered with oak and pine growth
suitable for turpentinegettng for farming, and for
saw-m 1t is all sCo0lLdRd. There two settlements
on it, with small lots. 1t is also we'll watered.
will sell it accommodating terms, both to price
and time.
W. G. STRICKLAND
Nov. 8, 1856 90
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NEW ESTABLISHMENT.

RALEIGH MARBLE WORKS
War tile corner Of AarstH and tS'iiE,:asicH SIS.
AH orders for Monuments Head Stones ornamaen-
tai sculpture, Of any description promptly at
tended to and executed in the best style, at
moderate charges.
THNHE SUBSCRIBER BEGS LEAVE TO INFORM
a his friends and the public in general, that he
opening shop where he intends carrying On his business
in all its various branches and he will from The
approved style of finish.
N. B. AL orders from distance faithfully and punctu
ally attended to. Address
THOMAS GR1ER,
Raleigh, n c.
November 16, 1885, ll00-ly.
ssf- Register copy.
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5000 REWARD.
a RECLAMATION.


By HIS Ercellency. THOMAS BRAGG, Governor cf
North Carolina.
" HEREAS, 1T HAS BEEN REPRESENTED TO
w that Thomas Rutherford late of the County of
Ashe stands charged with the homicide of one Tobias lay
o Jr of said County the 22nd of November last and
that the said Thomas Rutherford is fugitive from Justice
and has escaped beyond the limits Of the State
Now therefore, in order that the said Thomas Ruther
ford be arrested and brought trial for his said
fence, do hereby issue this my Proclamaton offering
reward of two hundred dollars for his apprehension
livery tC the Sheriff of Ashe County.
DESCRIPTION
Thomas Rutherford represented to be about 1s years
Old about high, weight 40 to $50 pounds complexion
fair and slightly ckled dark blue eyes and dark sandy
hair cut short in front and top of head large hands,
bold appearance and quick spoken. Fled to Virgin
Ia and when last heard from Independence Gray
son Co unity.
Given under my hand and the great seal of the State
H. of North Carolina the City of Raleigh this the
18th day of December, A. D. 1855.
THOS BRAGG.
By the Governor:
Pulaski CowPER Prioate Secretary.
December 10, 1859. 7-4w.
x Asheville News copy 4 weeks
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N. C. State Agricultural Society.
NM7 e ARE DESIRED TO ATE THAT THE MEET
w ing of the Executive Committee will take place in
this City Tuesday, the sth ns when it is hoped there
will be full attendance.
Jan. IL 1856. 12-2t.
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ENOR HIRE.-I HAVE FOR HIRE ONE GOOD
Il Cook, waiting Maid nurse, one girl suitable
for general work, and smart active boys. prefer
hire them out privately.
WM R. RICHARDSON,
At w. H. Il r. S. fuckers.
January l, 1856. l2-w&swtf
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PRIVATE SCHOOL.

PRIVATE SCHOOL.
VNHE UNDERSIGNED is PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE
II that he has again employed Mr. Joseph ]. Young to
take charge of School at his house g miles North of Rail
eg) the third session of which will begin Monday 14th
January next.
Primary department, 80 90
English Grammar, Geography, Arithmetic, y so
Latin, Greek, Algebra, Is 90
Board per session, 35 90
No deductions will be made for absenees except in
of proraced sickness On early app caton be
prepared for few additional boar!ers Address
Raleigh, N. c:
December "a, 1855. 1l-3trd
STATE OF NORTH -CAROLINA.-As AsHE
- COUNTY.-Zachai1ah Osborne VS.. Hardin Cox and
james NJ. Gentry.
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 State
this is therefore to notify the SAID Hardin Cox wherever he
be- be and appear the OF said Court
of Equity be held for the County of Ase, at the Court
house Jefferson the md Monday after the 4th Mon
day in February next then and there to plead
demur to said b otherwise the same will be taken pro
conteSso as to him and decree made accordingly.
'@''' N'' 1N''N ''''~ ~-0 GEO BOWER c. Me-
Dec e2d, 1855. I'o6-w6w.
&TATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, WAYNE
- COUNTY, Court OF Pleas and Quarter Sessions Nov
Term, lS55 Jesse Benton and others Joel johnson
and wife Sally Petition for Partition of Land.
1t appearing the satisfaction of the Court that the de-
fedan Joel johnson and wife Sally nonresidents of
the Stae is therefore ordered by the court that publ
cation be made in the North Carolina Standard rewSi
per published in the city of Raleigh, for six
weeks, notifying the said defendants be and appear be-
fore the justices of court pleas and quarter be
held for said the house in Golboro the
third Monday in February then and there to
demur to the plaintiff petition, the will
be taken pro co,isso and heard espTtyte to them.
Witness: Benjamin Aycock Clerk of our said Court, at
office the third Monday in Novembsr A @ D lS5S c
January l. 1885, ll06-6w.
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GSA ACRES OF VALUABLE LAND FOR
side of Bear creek four miles north Of the Atlantic and
Norh.Carolina Railroad Survey. There are 300
cleared 100 of prime lands yet remain to be cleared
lying level and in good FORM The land of fair quality
aoy this section of couny-we adapted to tie cuf
tvaion of cotton, wheat easy and pleasant to
cultivate entirely free from waste lands and in the midst
of good society," and healthy place any The build
ngs all good and new-a two story dwelling Of conve
neut sze aud all necessary out houses for the comfort of
family and convenience of farm. The subscriber will sell
the place at low rate he is determined to SELL For
particulars address the subscriber at Mosely Hail.
LEMUEL E. HARDY.
September l, 1855. s2-tf
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EXECUTOR's NOTICE.-THE SUBSCRIBERS
II having the last term of the County Court OF New
Hanover County, qualified of the last will of
E. B. Dudley deceased, notice is hereby given to all
sons indebted his estate make immediate payment,
and all those having claims against the present
them within the time prescribed by law, they will be-
barred of a recovery.
C. II. DUDLEY, | E
w. II. DUDLEY, I LA "
Dec "a, 1855. ltd.
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EOHNSTON'S CHEMISTRY OF COMMON
- LIFE.-Just received a large supply of this truly
valuable work.
W. L. POMEROY.
October l6, 1855. 94-
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AR. SPRINGS NEW WORK.-THE CON-
- TRAST between good and bad By Gardner
Spring, D. D. For sale by
W. L. POMEROY
October 16, 1855 94-
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Superior French Cass. Pants!
RUR ASSORTMENT IN FINE BLACK AND FANCY
OCass. Pants is much better than usual. We have
deavoed to select such styles of Fancy Cass think
will please those who desire something neat and gentee
E. L. HARDING
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One Price Jewelry Store.
MYERS e. JANKE,
DEALERS IN
Fine Watches, Jewelry, Spectacles,
SILVER WARE, &C.
NO. 754, MAIN STREET, RICHMOND, VA
Watches and Jes0elry carefully repaired.
October 4, 1885, 51-ly
MT MTOTICE.-SOMETHING NEW IN THE WAY OF
IL India Rubber Crying Doll Babies assorted sizes.
Call soon if you would like to see them, at the
N. c. BOOKSTORE
Raleigh July II. 1865. 7s-
FALL AND WINTER GOODS FOR 1855.
vhNHE SUBSCRIBER TAKES PLEASURE IN AN
II NOUNCING to his friends and customers that his
FALL A Ia; AND WINTER STOCK OF STAPLE AND FAN
sCY DRY GOODS ready for examination. He
deems it unnecessary and uncaed for speak the
amount of his Fall purchase his stock will speak for Itself
AS to prices it is generally understood all right doson
DOWN, DOWN to the lowest figure. He invites and ali
(no rcspecor of persons to call, and the goods will be
shown with good will and free of charge
II. L. EVANS,
One door above r. Smiths corner.
" Raleigh, Sept 20, 1855. 30
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6DIANOS FOR HOLIDAY PRESENTS.-THE
MODEL PIANO.-IN THIS AGE OF IMPROVE
MENT when model farms, ships carriages and the like
are vogue p NASH has given direction to the manu-
1acte OF Model Piano. which all the essentials of the
most costly instruments combined for the moderate
sum OF three hundred and sixty dollars Its richness OF
&c. all unite to render perfectly unique. 1t
sueted as to be used in portion of with equal
advantage to the eye and ear.
We have hand about forty Panos nearly all diff
1er1ng in style, finish and price, which will sell
ood terms IN Petersburg be had at the North South
Last or West, and every instrument warranted.
E. p. NASH,
Piano Forte Deater, Va