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The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1856-03-08

CRANES METALLIC BURIAL CASKET.
HAVING bought the patent right for the sale OF
IL the Crane Metallic Burial Caskets, at great OK
pensc, we introduce them to the public as having
superiority over any now In use, beauty OF de-
sign, artistic and elaborate nish simplicity In lin
ing, highly decorated and unique silver mount
ings, perfectly air tight and also giving an entire
view of the body,the top of the caskot being con-
sruetcd Of the finest French plate glass renders II
The most desirable case ever introduced to the pub
VIC. Beanli1n metallic caps cover the glass; which
secures the from damage on account of any OK
ternal pressure. Samples OF this casket can be seen
at !. N. Lemons Drug Store, Clinton.
Wooden collins made to order, and punctual at-
tendance given on all funeral occasions. A flne
Ilearse will always bc on hand,
Any infringement on our patent rights will sub
ject the offender TO prosecution.
feb 23 BUTLER h KOCH.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1856-03-08

PAY YOUR STATE TAXESi al
NOTICE Is hereby given that | have received the
In Tax Roll Of 1855, for the Parish of East Fcci-
ana. shall require prompt payment Of the Taxes
thereon and the law In relation to the Tax on iadct
and professions will be strictly enforced.
4 F a na1 y. NJ. q, BROWN. y
Clinton, Jan. b, 1906. 38-tf
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1856-03-08
PROBATE SALE.

PROBATE SALE. YAIaa# 6
The State Of Louisiana Parish Of East Felciana
Seventh District Court, No. -. M
In the matter Of the succession of Elizabeth
Webb, deceased.
TIN PURSUANCE Of commission to mo
l. directed from the Honorable Court aforc-
said, ! will expose at public sale to the last
and highest bidder, ut tho last place Of resi-
dence Of said deceased. in this parish, on
WEDNESDAY, March 10, 1855,
between the hours of 10 o'clock a. M, and 2
o'clock p M, the following described property
belonging to the succession Of said deceased,
to wit @at6 %#G #+
Negro woman Phoebe, aged about 45 years,
Mary, 16
and her infant child about one month old.
Negro boy Plym, aged about 10 ycars.
!" Bev, Is
TERMS or SALE
A credit Of one and two years from the day
Of sale, the payment to be made in two equal
installments. with eight per cent interest on
each instalment after maturity. until paid. The
property to remain specially mortgagod until
final payment of the purchase price and inter-
rest. The purchaser to give notes with up
proved personal security.
m # JAMES WELSH,
feb 10, 1855 Auctioncer.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1856-03-08

One third cash, and the remainder on n
credit of one, two, and three years, with eight
per cent interest from the day of sale Pnr.
chascrs to give good personal security, and con-
sent that mortgage importing confession Of
judgment be retained to secure the payment Of
the price and interest.
feb 8, 1856 b, M. G. BROWN, MeriE
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1856-03-08
PROBATE SALE,

The State of Louisiana Parish of East Feliciana.-
7tl District court. No l204 ##
In the matter Of the succession of Emily Mays
deceased.
PURSUANT to commission to me direct
L cd by the Honorable court aforesaid, here
in, | will sell at public auction, in front Of The
Court House, in the town Of Clinton, ON
TUESDAY,, March IL, 1856,
at II o'clock, a. m, the following property ap
pertaining to said succession, to wit
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1856-03-08
BREAD! BREAD /! |

DItTAD! I0NTA y
fnHE subscriber bakes every morning. He will
/ feel pleasure in serving, at their residences,
all those who may favor him with their patronage
All orders left at the store will be promptly at
tended to. He will give as much bread for II dollar
as any other house. WM. GURNEY.
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MTHE SPECTATOR"

A WEEKLY JOURNAL PUBLISHED AT WASHINGTON CITY,
VHNIIE UNDERSIGNED PROPOSE TO COMMENCE
n about the first of June next in the City of Washing
ton the publication of weekly newspaper to be called the
SPECTATOR designed for general circulation among the
pie of the United States Its columns will contain full
digest of the of the day. foreign and domestic;
weekly of finance and the markets synopsis of
the proceedings of Congress during its session tables @"
election returns; the important political action of State
legislatures, and of party conventions interesting mis-
cellaneos and scientific matter articles Agriculture;
the day. Much valuable information relative to the opera
tons Of the Executive Departments of the Government
together with weekly list OF patents will be found
in its columns large portion of its space will be devoted
to light literature, original and selected Its location
the political centre of the Union, will afford opportunities
always procure the latest information public affairs.
1t is tho intention Of the un,ers rned to make the SPEC
acceptable y!Siter to house in the Cnon
and it will therefore not any occasion the posi-
men but entertaining fixed and decided questions
of political economy and upon system of government
it will disseminate and proniulae them occasion may
requrealwayS keeping carefully in view the interests of
the country, growing out Of foreign well domestic
affairs
The SPECTATOR will be printed in Yuarto FROM good
paper and type; each number containing eight
of matter, making volume annually of 4l6 pages
Each vo.uue will be accompanied by full and complete
for and reference 1t will be published every
Saturday morning at 81 per annum, payable always in
advance No paper will be continued beyond the time for
which it is paid
All subscription and communications business should
be addressed TO the undersigned at Washington ID. c.
AUG. +. HARVEY & Co.
Washington City, May 90. ls55. 81
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THE GREAT SOUTHERN WEEKLY
THE SPECTATOR:
WASHINGTON CITY, D. G.

A FAMILY JOURNAL LITERATURE AND NEWS FOR SOUTH
ERN
VUVHE SOUTH HAS TOO LONG BEEN DEPENDENT
upon the northern cities for its periodical literature
The weekly newspapers of Boston, NV York. and Phia-
deph have swept like flood that part of the nation
south of Mason and Dxons Line many of them carrying
with them of the prejudices OF abotonsm ana IN
culcating greater less extent doctrines injurious 10
southern institutions. This dependence of the mass OF
southern readers should be thrown oand it is believed
the South for the publication of first class literary papers
THE SPECTATOR,
Is published by gentleman who has long been connected
with of the southern daes and has been undertaken
supply this want-that of heightened weekly paper
OF Southern interest and character.
The general plan of the paper foows 1t has egnt
pages Of which filled with the best articles on
Literature Science and the Arts; to the editors COM
ments upon passing themes to general news foreign
and domestic; the interests OF the the IN
rcuural Bureau of the u s. Patent Otce] one to syn
opss of the operations of the Departments of the
and one during the winter to report OF tie pro-
ceedngs Congress altogether making plan which will
be rgdy adhered to- and which unequaed by any paper
in the country, North or South.
The SPECTATOR is printed type and on ne paper
Its quarto makes convenient for binding and each
q valuable paper for preservation and reference go
Subscription Two dollars year. No paper is sent with
out the money. Specimen copies can be had on appca-
AUG. F. HARVEY,
Editor and Publisher,
Washington, d. C.
Raleigh, Ang. ~, 7s55 1Os0-l2tw
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NEW JEWELRY STORE.
CHARLES H. THOMPSON

VNTOULD RESPECTFULLY INFORM THE CITI-
W ZENS of Raleigh, the county and the country ad-
joining that he has fttedup in splendid style the house for
mery occupied by the Insurance Company, the side
OF Fayetteville Street. and between Mr.. s. H. Young and
MURRAY ONeals Dry Good Stores, where he has opened
a. re; .; AMI lea"t.t asSorments % NEW JEWELkY Of
useful and to which he invites the attention of the Ladies'
He has also for the gentlemen good lot of GOLD and
SILVER WATCHES which will be warranted perform
We'll when delivered the customer; also few excellent
double barrel guns brought expressly for the hunters of
Carolina ais" great variety of walking Canes In fact
the New Jewery Store, and every thing usually kept
in such be found at prices that
fail to please the customer.
Repairing executed at short notice and satisfaction guar
anteed.
October Is, 1854 94-tf
c=eg3 Register, Post, Age, Metropolitan COPY.
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FALL AND WINTER STOCK FOR 1856.
LY nm A D A III s /,

LYNN ADAMS,
MARKET Square,
wv GUILD RESPECTFULLY INFORM HIS
w friends and tho public generally that he is
ceving his supply of Fall Goods comprising part Groce
rie Of every KIND Shoes Leather Iron Of every description,
general of Hardware, Anvil and Bellows, Salt,
Spun Cotton, together with other Goods
MENTION being the largest anil best stock he has had the
pleasure of offering the public He invites exaniina-
lion from ALL being confident that he offer inducements
both quality and prices TO be wi til any 9th
like establishment; in this city, county, or State.
Far the generous patronage have heretofore received
take this nethod of returning my sincere thanks and hope
by personal and strict attention business 10 merit
continuance of the
The bes; brands of Family Flour always on hand.
LYNN ADAMS.
Raleigh, Sept. Is. 1850 lo92-Gmw.
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NIXO MS HUG ; a..

Gold sbOroush NC.
This extensive and well known public Establishment has
been purchased and rcopened by the Subscriber for the
reception of guests on the 18th inst.
1t pleasantly and conveniently situated III the
of business, and is ,recy opposite 10, and WEST of the
Ticket OliceS of the Wilmington and Weldon and the
Ccntcrul Railroad Cuncs, where the stop their
arrival and Departure and where FAITHFUL
WAITING take baggage and give such other ateu
tons the traveller may require.
THE HOUSE has been renodeled. repaired, and thor
oughly renovated from cellar garnet, and furnished
throughout with New Furniture, selected with special care
and arranged with single to the comforts of the
ual CUES: permanent boarder
THE TABLE
Will be richly furnished with the subsanaiS. the dainties
and dectccs OF the Foreign well domestic
markets Will be rendered tributary TO the supply,
which will be served up the best by orderly, obig
ing and well trained servants
THE BAR
VIII be Storcurse of the best Wines and Liquors. and
super;ncnted BIZ gentleman of and integrity,
thoroughly acquainted with his bu>ncss-compris;n the
knowledge of what due the rights and Comforts OF the
public, we'll himself and his employer.
TIlE STABLES,
which among the best III the State have been placed in
the keeping of skillf and careful manager who will al
ways have under his the best and experienced
ostlels and il will be among the chief cares of the prOpre
that horses OF his guests be well fed and thor
oughy grOomed
This entire establishment has been purchased and fitted
up expense and it will be the pleasure
OF course will be the interest of the subscriber,
der the House respect equal to III the country
He therefore trusts that generous public will renew
continue the liberal patronage heretofore extended to this
Borden who gained for celebrity throughout the entire
Union.
H. r. NIXON.
August H. 1865. lily.
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Raleigh, Oct. 26, !
PROSPECTUS OF THE.
North Carolina Christian Advocate.

yHyHE NORTH CAROLINA ANNUAL CONFERENCE
of the Methodist Episcopal Church. South, having de-
termined weekly paper bearing the above nan
the subscribers authorized to issue this prospectus
1t is intended to publish ttnity ncsresplFer which,
while shall be religious in tone and sentiment and h
tain the doctrines and usages Of the Methodist Church,
shall be devoted to all the interests IF ot Ciona ana
furnish intelligence for every class of readers.
In size and appearance the new periodical is TO be eqn
to any of our church papers, while will supass them
in adaptedness to the wants of people The entire
nsutfciency of the existing Advocates" the necessity
of position, forces to the publication of our owa
paper and confidently expect The hearty coopealo1
Of the members of church in all parts of the Stale ana
Conference and hope to make the paper interesting anu
instructive attract patronage from the public generally
The Advocate will be published at 81 so year. ana
the first number will be issued early practicable ae
the session of Conference. 1t is believed that inc
publication will be commenced the LIST of January $500
1t is desirable that large subscription possible ps
obtained before the Conference and the ministers ard al
others interested in the enterprise respectfully ua
to and forward the and dress of sbcDe
particular attention being paid to correctness in wrs
the of persons, post offices and counties. In
who may have opportunity of subscribing through inc
agency of ministers, may write directly to Rev. " IN
Pe Fayetteville, n c. The payment will be expecIeo
upon the issue of the first number.
The location of the publishing office will be deteruhea
at the session of the Conference.
WILLIAM e. PELL
WILLIAM CARTER,
RUFUS I. HELM, ) L61amittee
n II. D. WILSON,
WIN. BARRlNGER, -
August p, 1865 70
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CLARENDON IRON WORKS.
WILMINGTON, n. G.

WILMINGTON, N G.
A. H. VANBOKKELEN, Proprietor.
TElHE SUBSCRIBER HAVING PURCh.. SEQ THE
solicits orders for
Steam Engines, of any power or sIylc
Saw Mills of every variety,
Mining Machinery and Pumps,
Grist and Flour Mills complete
Parker, Turbine and other Waterwheels,
Rce-tield Pumps and Engines
Leavtts Corn and Cob Crusher,
Rice Thrashers
Sh!ngie Machines,
Shafting Hangers and Pues,
Cotton Gins and Gearing,
Iron Castings of all kinds and patterns,
Brass g
Locomotive and Tubular Boilers,
Flue and plain Cylinder Boilers,
Blacksmith work of all kinds.
Iron Doors for Houses and Jails.
THE ESTABLISHMENT.
Having for the purpose OF III
surfing punctuaty in the execution of all orders the pubic
NAV rest satisfied that any work Which may offer vii! be
promptly delivered according promise and OF such work.
mauship cannot fail to give satisfaction.
THE MECHANICAL DEPARTMENT
Being in charge of men of talents and experience have
no hesitation saving that the work hereafter turned ont,
celebrated i'll the States, and at prices which Will make
of all in send their orders
REPAIR WORK
Always done without deay-ani having a large force for
that purpose, it will prove advantageous to any person
needing such give the preference whout regard to
expense of sending same from distance. .
Orders will be addressed to Clarendon Iron W orns,
Wilmington n. Z. ..,
Oct g5-tf,
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N1oRTH CAROLINA MUTUAL LIFE IN

NrORTH CAROLINA MUTUAL LIFE IN.
IL SURANCE COMPANY, Office Raleigh, n u. rms
COMPANY nsures the lives of individuals for one term
of years or for life the MUTUAL PRINCIPLE the assured
for life participating in the profits OF thea company fo
policies granted for the whole term OF life when the pre-
MUM therefor $780, note may be gwen or one
half the of the premium bearing interest at per
cent without guaranty r,. .,., hor ;d
nv this together with the low rates OF premium
great Inducements such disposed to IN
sure r c ~ t sr. ,.ors
for twothirds their value. ..c.,
All losses are paid within 80 days satisfactory proc
is presented ,Dcmopu
CHARLEsE. JOHNSON, WM.sW. HOLDEN,
WV. d. HAYwooD, VIM u; COOKE,
JAMES F. JORDAN, T. H. BATTLE,
r W. HUsrsp, p. F.. PEscUD,
WM H. MCkEE, SEAToN GALES.
CHARLES B. Ro0T.
OFFICERS.
DR. CHkRLEssE JOHNSON, President,
WILLIAM d. HAYwooD, Fee President.
JoHN G. WILLIAMS, Secretary
WILLIAM H. JONES, Treasurer,
H. W. HUsTED, attorney
CHARLES E. JOHNSON NJ. ID. NedscD
RIGID. b. HArwooD, NJ. D. Consultation.
R. II. BATTLE,
w. w. HOLDEN, Erecutece CON-
CHARLES B Roor naiHee.
]. HERSMAN, General agent:
For further information the public referred to the
pamphlets and forms of proposal which may be obtained
At the Office of the Company, or any oflts Agencies
JOHN G. WILLIAMS, Secretary.
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EDLEASANT GROVE MALE ACADEMY,
Il Wake Forest ~ CIVILIAN NJ CRENSlIAW, A.
b. Princpa-The Seventh Session of this institution will
the End Monday in January Tuition from
s. to SIS per session. The Academy situated mile from
Forestve The location of this institution for health
atty and convenience cannot be surpassed by any, The
Trustees of this school have than realized their expec-
ta0ns IN Mr. CRENsHAw teacher and would say to the
public that he is thorough scholar and good instructor
Board can be had at 81 month For further particulars
address DR.. WESLEY HARTSFIELD,
Forestville Wake Co., N. c.
Nov. %, 1858. 3-tf
PINEY POINT LINE TO BALTIMORE.
ON SUNDAY OF EACH WEEK.
FARE ONLY "a.
ENHE PUBLIC ARE HEREBY INFORMED THAT
IL the comfortable Steamer MARYLAND, Captain Chas
f. Mitchell having been entirely reted enlarged and
proved in respect the route between Pc
tersburg and Baltimore weekly.
Passengers by this agreeable and economical line will
leave Petersburg by the Morning Tram Sunday of each
week at ~ o'clock, A. NJ, and reach Baltimore in the
course OF the night thus securing connection with the
different lines out of Baltimore the following morning in
any direction.
Returning, passengers will leave Baltimore the after
noon of Wednesday of each week, O'clock p. NJ and
arrive at Petersburg by special rain at early hour
Fare either direction "a. Forward Cabin passengers
same price but with meals board of the Mary
land included
Fare for first class passengers between Baltimore and
Philadelphia by the New Castle and Frenchtown line 81
50 for second class do 81 50makng the whole fare from
Petersburg to Philadelphia, by this agreeable line IS so
only for the first class passengers and s. so for
class do including meals the latter board the
I er Maryland.
For further particulars or through tickets apply at the
Office of the Richmond Petersburg and Potomac Rail Road
/ Company Al ~. - - a as- sE
RICHARD FURT, JR, Ticket Agent.
P. S.-Fare to Piney Point with privilege of returning
| ut any time curing the boat season, s. only
| R. F.. JRr Ticket Agent.
February ~, 1856. 3y-tf
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MOUNTAIN HOUSE.

CAPON SPRINGS.
TENHE UNDERSIGNED HAVING BEEN SOLICITED
IL by many southern friends extend the present
son. have determined to keep the Mountain House open for
their accommodation until the 10th day Of October.
The three tournaments for the will take place on
the 2sth of August the 18th and 18th of September.
The fare will be reduced five dollars per month"; and two
dollars per week, after the LIST of Sept.
BLAKEMORE j. INGRAM.
August 10, 1850 So
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A T THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE NORTH CAR.
"A olina Mutual Insurance Company, held the 9th
inst the following persons elected Directors and Off
'''' ''l vic ensuing ''DIiIR DIRECTORS:
J. B. G. Rnulhac, Raleigh.
Henry d. Turner, do.
j. r. Williams, 90.
Nv B. Hntchings, do.
James F. Jordan, do.
James NJ. Towles. do.
James E. Hoyt Washington
Alex. Mitchell, Newkein.
Joshua q. Wright, Wilmington.
John NJ Jones, Edenton.
w. W. Griffin Elizabeth City.
F. F. Pagan, Plymouth.
W. n. II. Smith, Murfreesbpro.'
h. B. Williams, Charlotte.
Geo, a. Smith, Milton.
o. F. Long, H:,lsboro.'
Joseph White, Arson County.
Josh. BOncr, Salem,
OFFICERS OF THE COMPANY
j. Il. G. Roulac President.
H. d. Turner, Fice President.
John c. Partridge, Secretary
John H. Bryan, 4iEorney.
J. Hersman, General .Agent.
John r. Williams,
7. H. Selby, Executive G,,uuittoe
c. W. ID. Hutchings
This Company has been in successful operation over
perry in the State Except Steam Mills and Turpentipe bis
teries) upon favorable Its Policies now coyor
property amounting to 4,o0000 large portion of which
is in Country risks and its present capital Seven Hun.
dred Thousand Dollars, i'll bonds, properly secured
The ofInsuance upon the plan of this Com
pany has been less than third of one per cent per an
nnn, on all grades of property embraced in its operations
All communications in reference to insurance should be
addressed tic the Secretary post paid pa i nun,no,
Raleigh, June r. 1855. S.
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JUST PUBLISHED.

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This volume is record of the authors own experience
during years travel in the above named countries and is
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c and social aspect The results of the writer's obsera
tons given in the delightfully."- natural style which
characterzes his previous works.
ave welcome with pleasure this long promised work;
Africa Egypt and India of Of the most indetatgabie
travellers Of the day. We know of books of the KIND
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Dispatch.
'Mr Taylor has earned reputation traveller never
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sons living We the assertion, that this new
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work, '-Easern Argus ,
For Sale by w. L. POMEkOl.
Raleigh, Oct. 25, 1866 w
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The North Carolfna Mutual Insurance COMPANY.
HE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE MEMBERS
Of the North Carolina Mutual Insurance Company
Of Raleigh the 9th of January next the purpose Of
electing Board Of Drcctors.for the ensuing year
JNO> G. PARTRIDGE.
Raleigh, Dec II, 1867 6-4w.