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The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1857-10-09
OCEAN HOUSE,
PORTSMOUTH,, VIRGINIA..
WATTS & EMERSON.
PrOprietOPs.

ROBT. J. WHITE, SUPERINTENDENT.
TH'HlS new and splendid Hotel is situated
4 on High street. opposite the Banks and
Court House, and within five minutes walk
of the Car and Steamboat landings. 1t has
nearly 100 large airy chambers besides Draw
ING Rooms, private Parlors, Reading Room,
Billiard Saloon, with Phelan's patent Tables,
&c.
The entire Establishment is furnished in
the best manner, and provided with every
requisite necessary for a first class Hotel in
Guiding Salt Water Bathing, the Baths for
which purpose will be ready by the LIST of
June.
Mr.. T. MoNsERRArE has charge of the Gu
linary and table department, and his W ell
earned reputation as a superior Steward
guarantees to the travelling public at all times
an unexceptionable bill of fare.
The Proprietors assure the Public that
they will spare neither pains nor expense to
make this hous9 acceptable in every respect
to its patrons.
WINCHESTER WATTS,
oc3 ARTHUR EMERSON.
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Office, SEA. & r.. r.. r.. Co.

PORTSMOUTH. May !, 1851
VIE attention of COnsgnces of Freight
Il per 5. d K. Railroad and Others is CALI,
ca to the following Regulations. adopted by
the Board of Directors, on the LIST March,
1856:
Freights arriving by the Cars of the Sea
board and Roanoke Railroad Company must
be taken charge of by the consignecs within
twenty-four hours Of the time of arrival at
their points of destination, or they will be
stored at the risk and expense of the own
erS.
The Company will not hold itself liable for
loss or damage to any article transported bv
1T, after it has reached its place of destination,
and is ready for delivery.
Persons entrusted with the Cars of the
Company, for the purpose of loading and
unloading Freights, will be charged five
dollars per day for the use of each Oar for
each and every days detention beyond TWEEN
ty-tour hours from the time the Cars are de-
llvered to them, except when delivered for
unloading Slaves, when charge for detention
will not commence until forty eight hours
from the time of delivery; and they will be
held accountable for any damage to the cars
occurring while in their possession.
Lumber. Slaves, Bricks, and Rosin, ar
irving at Portsmouth, when not taken charge
OF by the Consignees as required, will be
,unloadcd on the Company's land attached to
the upper Depot, on High street. at the risk
and expense of the owners of the articles.
The usual rates of wharfage will be charg-
ed on all articles landed on the Company S
wharves in Portsmouth, not intended for
immediate transportation on the Road.
Oc3 A. WORKABLE Sup't
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Segars and Tobacco.

SEGAR WAREROOMS.-T subscriber
~ has taken the Warerooms over his old
stand No. Newton's Wharf, in Commercial
Row, where he will continue the Manufacture
ing, business exclusively, he will always keep
on hand his most favorite and choice brands
of Segars, so well known in this and other
markets, such as Magnolia, Fontica, planta-
ton Londres, &C., together with a large as
sortment of Common Segars, among which
will be found that well known brand 'De
Moya," the cheapest Segar ever cotton up
in Virginia, he begs leave to call attention
of dealers generahy,to patronize and encour-
age home manufacture, and Southern enter
prize. Office in the rear, No. 2 Newton's
wharf.
oc3 THOS. j. D. REILLY.
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MO II G E TO NORTHERN
~ TRAVELLERS via Seaboard

splendid steamers l. 0 U s I A N A and
" NORTH CAROLINA, now in
s III - fine order, and having unsur-
passed accommodations, will leave Hunters
Wharf, foot of New Castle street. every
Evening Sundays excepted,) as follows:
The LOUISIANA. Captain Geo. w.
Russell, on TUESDAY, THURSDAY, SAT-
!. URDAY, and Portsmouth on the arrival of
tSsfe Southern Cars.
The NORTH CAROLINA, Capt James
FRIDAY, at the same time, arriving in
Baltimore in time for all the Northern and
Western trains.
Gg~ Through Tickets to be obtained on
board for Washington, Philadelphia and New
York.
oc3 w. A. LOWELL, Agent.
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WHOLESALE & RETAIL TEN
PIE OF FASHION.
s. p e IN G. s T. vi e

The undersigned most respectfully an
nounces to his numerous friends and the com
munity generally that he has introduced his
inimitable Spring style of Gentlemen Dress
Hats, they are unique, elegant and superbly
finished, and large assortment of Felt Hats
ofevery color and quality (many new pat
terms. My STOCK this season embraces
every variety of HATS and CAPS, and
is unprecedentlly large. The trade are SOL
icitcd to examine before purchasing, 1 am
determined to sell as low for correspond
ing goods as any Northern establishment,
and to merit your continued confidence and
patronage. Ny extensive acquaintance and
many years of business experience renders
it superfuous to say one word in commenda-
ton of
MY OWN MANUFACTURE,
Every boy knows that if you want a
HAT that is perfect and to save dollar,
STEVENS is the place to buy it. Permit
me to return my thanks for the liberal pa
tronage heretofore received, and earnestly
solicit your orders. r. H. STEVENS,
oc 3 Practical Halter,
-, No. Market Square.
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New Arrival of TRAVELLING
Trunks.

T AIDES BONNET BOX, &c. &c.-Just
~ received at the Ladies' and Gentemens'
Shoe Saloon from several of the best manu-
factories in the State, a very large assortment
of all kinds Of Hard Leather. iron and wood
framed Portable Travelling Trunks
Also, Nalises. Ladies Bonnet Boxes. Carpet
and Enameled Bags, Misses School Satches,
and very large assortment of Packing
Trunks.
My stock of the above goods, is now one
of the largest in the city, and intend to sell
them at very low prices for the cash. | am
certain that can please any who may favor
me with call.
Come in and examine for yourselves If
you wish bargain be sure and call at No. 81
Main street, Addington's Old Stand.
oc3 Z. r. GALE.
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VIRGINIA MANUFACTORY OF
CABIN EFT FURNITURE, and AGENT
for MUM u CLARKE'S CELEBRATED
LEWIS SALISBURY

LEWIS SALUSB URY,
Nos. Sc and 60 Nam street, Norfolk, Va.
1t is settled beyond doubt, that we are
selling lower than any other house in the
South. The subscriber invites the attention
of purchasers of Furniture to his stock now
in store, and to which daily additions are now
being made, consisting of
Rosewood Mahogany and Black Walnut Blu
reaus, with and without glasses and marble
tops, Secretaries, Marbletop Wash Stands,
Centre, Sofa, Side Il Work Tables, Painted
Furniture, Toilet Tables, Commodes What
Nots, Hall Stands, Stuffed, Easy, Rocking
and Parlor Chairs, Couches, Bedsteads,
Sofas, Tete-a-tetes, Divans, Ottomans,
Window Seats, Crickets, Wardrobes, Card
Tables, Mirrors as well as all kinds of
Cane and Wood Work.
ALSO,
White and Grey live Geese Feathers, both
kiln dried and in the original packages,
Common Feathers, Hair, Palm, Leaf and
Willow Ware, Clocks, Casters, Knobs, &c,
We would also call attention of the public
to Robinson's Patent Bed Sofas, for which
we have the agency. They are the best ar
ticle Of the kind in use, both as regards the
work and convenience, being less complicat-
ed and making wider bed by four inches
than other kinds, more than all this, they
are sold for dollars less. The dealers in
furniture will find here as full an assortment,
and at as low prices, as in any establishment
in the South or elsewhere.
UNDERTAKING.
Every attention paid to this branch of our
business, being constantly supplied with COZ
FINS of every description, both Metallic,
Mahogany and other kinds. Immediate dis
patch given to all orders by mail.
oc3
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THIS Swift and pleasant Boat
r i:ss5sssAs now in perfect order, will on
and after MONDAY next, June 22d, leave
her wharf at 519 o'clock on the mornings of
MONDAYS, WEDNESDAYS AND FRIDAYS,
Eastern Shore of Va.
TUESDAYS AND SATURDAYS For Motthe,cs.
Fare as usual.
All freights prepaid.
The Coffee touches at Portsmouth, Hamp-
ton and Old Point going and returning on
all her trips.
Afternoon Excursions.
The Coffee leaves every afternoon for Hamp-
ton and Old Point at P. NJ. Returning in
the evening.
Fare for the round trip so cents, including
Bath Ticket, for which no charge will be
made.
rag Crossing the Bay twice on five days
of the week. Persons can leave at A. NJ.
and return for ST, the round. Meals extra.
oc3 p. McCARRICk, Capt.
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Furniture.
j IU,UUU TURE j { S r K =

OE1 V Ell Al A. n. " w ALI NL1 d W d,
No. II MAIN STREET, NORFOLK, Va.
Consisting of Mahogany, Walnut and
Painted Bureaus, with and without Marble,
Sideboards with and without Marble, Side,
Center and Rout Tables, of Mahogany and
Walnut, with and without Marble, Mahoga-
nv, Walnut and Painted Wardrobes, Cot
tage Sets, with and without Marble. Ma
hogany, Walnut and Cherry Writing Desks,
Secretarvs and Book Gases, Mahogany, Par
lor, Rocking, Easy and Ladies Sewing Chairs.
Mahogany and Gilt Looking Glasses, Office
and Cabin Stools, Tete Tetes, Sofas and
Lounges, in great variety. Cotton, Shucll
ing and Dining Chairs, Of all qualities, and
prices, Mahogany, Walnut, Octagon, Jenny
Lind, French, Elisabethean and Washington
Bedsteads, Tin Safes, Walnut and Extension
Tables, Walnut, Cherry and Pine Tables,
Mahogany and Walnut Washstands, with
and without Marble, Pine Washstands,
Toilet Tables, Saloon Tables, Reading Tables
and Light Stands, Cribs, Cradles, Clocks,
Foot Stools, Piano Stools, Towel Racks,
Clothes Driers, Chidren's Carriages, and all
articles usually found in Furniture Store.
10 all of which we would respectfully invite
the attention of all persons in want of Furni-
ture, assuring all who will favor us with
call that nothing shall be wanting on our
part to please in quality and in price, articles
manufactured and repaired at shoiSt notice.
TO our friends, customers and the public
generally, we would return our heartfelt
gratitude for their very liberal patronage,
aud hope by strict attention to business, and
a fixed determination to please, to merit and
receive a continuation Of their favor.
N. B. All undertaking entrusted to us
will be attended to with neatness and dis
patch, and on the most reasonable terms.
A. A. GWALTNEY & CO.,
oc No. y Main street, Norfolk, Va
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Millinery &c.
FALL AND WINTER PARIS
FASHIONS.

M3 WOULD respectfully inform s7vS-,
,sS@3 the Ladies of Norfolk and stran-5 u al
sS<Ssg@ gers visiting the city that IHUaA.
have just returned from the North with the
Fall and Winter Paris Fashions and fine
assortment Of the most fashionable Millinery
Trimmings consisting Of Velvets Silks,
Satins, Pushes ofall colors, Ribbons, Feath-
ers, Flowers in great variety, Chinille,
Blends, Bugle Lace and Straw Trimming and
are now prepared to make Bonnets in the
neatest and most Fashionable styles.
Ladies in want of a NEAT ID r E S S
BONNET, would find it to their advantage
to give me call and examine my assortment
before purchasing elsewhere, as | feel satisfied
that | shall be able from my long experience
in the business to give general satisfaction.
Thankful for past patronage, would res
pecttully solicit a continuance OF the same.
MRS. G. L. SWANKS,
No. 40 Church Street,
doors North of Masonic Hall.
N. b will open my Pattern Bonnets on
Monday next, the Goth inst, and solicit call
from the Ladies. oc3
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Carpeting, Upholstery, &c.
CARPET, OIL CLOTH. CUR
~ TAIN and Paper Han 6 in
wv qpnoynS q

No. % MAIN STREET, Norfolk.
The subscriber respectfully invites the at
tention of the public to his large and hand
some assortment of Velvet, Tapestry, Three
Ply, Ingram and Common Carpets, Drug
gets, Rugs, Door Mats, &C., Furniture and
Floor Oil Cloths. Also, Satin De Laines
Worsted, Damask, Lace and Muslin Curtains,
Gold, Velvet and Common Window Shades
Gilt Cornices, Curtain Bands, Tassels, Loops,
&c.
All of which, together with complete as
sortment of Gifts, Velvet, Satin and Common
Papers, Borders, Fire Screens and Curtain
Papers, he offers at the lowest prices.
WIN. A. WALTERS,
&C 3 Upholsterer and Paper Hanger,
p. S.-Persons living out of the city can
have their Carpets cut and made to fit, by
furnishing us with draft of their rooms.
w. A. w.
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FRESH ARRIVAL OF SHOES.

TNHE following Kinds Of Shoes we have Just
Il received to sell for the cash.
Gents Calf Skin Shoes.
Gents Patent Oxford Ties,
Gents Patent Pumps,
Womens large size Morocco Bootees,
Ladies brown cold Morocco Slippers for
75c.
We have also fine lot of Childrens ANGLE
ties with beautiful Resets, Fancy Bootees
and Tipped for Childeen, also Ladies Tipped
Bootees, Black Tan and Brown colored, with
splendid lot Of Caters, different colors and
received but a short time ago. You may
depend upon it, it will be to your interest to
give us a call when you wish to buy, (for the
cash.)
BUTT & DOUGLASS.
No. As, Main street Norfolk, and 50 High
street Portsmouth, Va. oc 5
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MACON HOUSE.


WI PORTSMOUTH,, VA.
The subscriber would respectfully inform
his friends and the public generally, that he
has taken thetavorably located and popular
Hoteln Portsmouth, known as the MACON
HOUSE, situated on the corner of North and
Middle streets, about two hundred and fifty
yards from the Seaboard and Roanoke Rail
road Depot and the landing of the Balti-
more steamers.
Attached to this house is a splendid Bill
lard Sa.oon; also spacious Battling Houses,
where guests may enjoy the luxury of Salt
Water Baths during the season.
The Elizabeth City Stage leaves this house
everymorning except Sundays.
The subscriber pledges himself to keep the
Macon House as first class Hotel, and will
observe the good old Virginia and North
Carolina style of living, which is so popular
with the travelling public
FRANK HOLLADAY, Proprietor.
Oc 2
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Hotels.
NATIONAL HOyET,

NATIONAL HOTEL.-This estab-
~ lishment is now in fine order and really
for the accommodation Of the public. All
the apartments, sleeping rooms, &C., having
been thoroughly renovated. aired, leansed and
whitewashed. the beds, and bed clothing re-
moved and new articles obtained, travellers
and others will find this large house in good
condition in every part. and they are assured
that suitable pains will be taken to give sat
isfaction.
oc3 WIN. L. WALTERS.
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DICKLING ,SEASON.-3,O 900 pieces
Il of Stone Ware, from half to a six gal
jar-factory prices to the trade-liberal dis
count for cash.
1000 gross of one, half and quarter gal
lon Glass Jars, at factory prices. Orders
SHERWOOD & YOUNG,
Ia Roanoke So,
Agents for Barr's Pottery and Richmond
Glass Works. oc 8
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I AIDES F0Xed Buskins.-I have
~ on hand good supply Of Ladies fine
Cloth Foxed Buskins, Philadelphia make,
which | will sell at the very low price of IS
cents, worth Sl.35. All in want of a soft,
easy fitting shoe, at a small price. will call
at I. Bottimore's, and they will find them
No. Is, east side Market square. Look out
for the Big Yellow Boot.
op 3
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Great Reduction on MantiIlas.

Splendid Assortment of New and
~ Beautiful FaI Prints-I am now
in receipt of large and beautiful assortment
of British and American Prints, from the
best makers, and the most choice styles, all
warranted fast colors, at
CHAS. A. SMITHS.
Oc 3 Express Store Is Church street.
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Railroads and Steamers.

SEABOARD Rail-
~ road. Until further notice the Express
train will leave the station foot of North
street, daily at d clock, AM, for Weldon.
Passengers are requested to procure their
tickets before the train starts. An addition
al charge will be made when the fare is col
lected on the cars,
oc 3 y. WORRELL, Superintendent.
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Hoal and Wood.-We have now in gu

GOal and WO0d.-We have now in our
" yard (adioining Ferguson and Milhado's)
fine assortment of every variety of Coal
called for in this market, including the fol-
lowing: Red Ash, Egg, White, Broken.
Petersburg Lump, Petersburg Smiths, and
Cumberland. Also good Pine, and Oak Wood,
all Of which we promise to sell at the lowest
rates, give good measures-wills sell by weight
if so desired.
R. W. SANTOS & Co.,
Oc 3 Woodsioe's Wharf
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LVresh and Pure Drugs-Medi-
A zines and CHEMiCALS.-l have
just received, direct from New York, per
steamer jamestown, in addition to my area-
dy varied and large assortment, the follow
ing articles, which pledge myself to sell at
Northern retail prices. These goods have
been selected with great care from the most
reliable importing houses, and purchased ex-
clusivcly for cash, which enables me to offer
great inducements to country buyers:
Quinine-l50 u.
,Judide Potapsim-50 lbs.
Gum Acacia-200 lbs,
Turkey Rhubarb-50 lbs.
Gum Opium-5o lbs.
Carb Soda-600 lbs
Olive Oil-25 baskets.
The attention of the trade is respectfully
solicited.
FRAGEPANNI SOAP.
To the ladies we would say we have lust
received another invoice of the above cele-
DRAFTED SOAP together with other beautiful
fancy articles.
-n. j. r. LUDLOW.
oc3 No. Main street
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NALL GOODS. FALL GOODS

a. Just opening at the BEE HIVE, SPLEEN
did assortment of Fall Goods Silks. Cheinell
Shawls, Scarfs, French Merinos, De LANES,
dress goods of all kinds. Fall Prints, Canton
Flannels, Embroide,ies &C., &c.
The HIVE is SO Main Street
oc 3 JAMES SMITH
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T aides Kid Slippers have just
IL received another invoice of Ladies Fine
French Kid Slippers, much softer and pref
tier than those | received about month ago.
and without exception the best shoes ever
brought in this city. All those who want
neat fitting shoe will be able ITO find them at
Thos. Bottimore's, No 10, east side Market
square. Look out for the Yellow Boot over
the door. oc3
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tn r U T I'll IS MIGHTY AM
WILL PREY ALL Patnnt Eln,

TN II Q q I'll IS MIGHTY AND
Il WILL PREV AIL.--Patent Flex-
ible Band Silk Hats, no humbug.-Thou-
sands will testify to the fact, that the Patent
Flexible Band is the only pleasant Silk Hat
in rse. while all its beauty and dura- Eys
wise the public that we have still few e=S7>a
of these extra fine Imported French Hats,
which we We're the first to introduce in this
market. Together with every possible grade
of American Soft Hats.
The Patent "Flexible Band Hat" is only
made at LOVITT'S BAZAAR,
oc3 No. Is Head Market Squsce,
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Dry Goods.
Great Barsai in Dry Goods.

n AIDES, if you want a very nice Lam
~ caster or Alendalc Quilt for the Sum-
mer, YOU can get one very easily bv bringing
the cash and calling for the article any size
that You may wish: can suit you in also
a large lot of Black Net Mitts. with many
other articles too numerous to mention at
this time. l am determined to sell out cheap.
Come down Ladies, and see for vour.elvesAat
the Cheap Cash Store, No. So East Main
street.
Oc3 j. D. CANNON
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Two THE LADrEs.-GooDs AT

Two THE LADIES' AT
d. COSTPRICE.-You particular atten-
ton is called to Il large selection Of Jewelry,
which | am selling at cost price to close out
my stock in that line. | have also large
assortment of thin Summer Clothing, small
sizes, for Children between the ages of and
years, which | will sell at first cost for cash
only.-Among this lot of Clothing may be
found Boys Merino Jackets and Vests attach
ed for $50, sold for $3.50 before we reduced
the prices. l respectfully solicit your atten-
ton, as now is the time for bargains.
oc3 j. NJ. MILES.
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AND OLD POINT
EfsgF gs BOAT.
> THE STEAMER STAR,
-& ag4 CaDtain Hicks

sT~ HAVING undergone thor
sl sszssssszls ough repair, will, after MON
DAY next, June 22d, run regularly during
the season from the above places to Norfolk
and Portsmouth, as follows
Leave Hampton every morning Sunday
excepted, at ~ A NJ and Old Point at S
O'Clock. Returning, will leave her wharf at
O'Clock p. NJ.
Fare as usual. No charge for Bath Tickets
at Old Point.
This arrangement will suit persons stop
ping at Hampton and Old Point, having bu-
siness in Norfolk, and will afford great ac-
commodatien also to those in Norfolk and
Portsmouth who desire to avoid the heat and
eat a good dinner. oc3
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Received This Day at the Zee
Hive,


A SPLENDID stock of Carpeting of all
IN kinds. viz:
Best 3-ply superfine extra fine and fine In
grain, Venetian and Hemp Carpets and
Druggits, of all widths.
Rugs, Mats, &C.. in a splendid variety.
LINENS, LINENS.
The cheapest lot of Linens ever offered
can be bought now at the Bee Hive. of the
celebrated make of Richardson, Lcus & Bow
den and all of these goods are warranted
all linen, and what they are represented to
be. Prices-1 case Fine at 33c.; do do.
Fine at 29c.; do Of assorted prices, from 40
to 45, so and up to L 25 per yard-these
goods are bargain. Also many other things
bought at the auctions and will be sold at
small advance. Call and get a share of what
is going. JAS. SMITH,
oc3 Sign Bee Hive, No SO Main street.
GREAT BARGAINS in beautiful
VI embroideries, beautiful Lace and Muslin
Collars from Is cents up; Splendid stamped
collars at only 81 cts, Mourning Crimped
collars at IL q cents. Mourning setis at 3715
cents. Swiss and Cambria Bands in great
variety from 1219 to IS cents. Infants waists
81 to 100; embroidered Handkerchiefs half
value at SMITHS, Express Store,
oc3 IS Church Street.
Great Reduction on MantiIlas.
AT THE BEE HIVE.
A LII the Mantillas now on hand will be
IN closed on at a very reduced price to
close the season. ANY one can save half the
usual prices and the above articles, there is a
very varied assortment on hand and some of
the best styles and latest patterns. Now is the
time to make a good bargain, it is well
known fact that the Bee Hive prices on these
goods has been much less than any houses in
this State and the great reduction makes the
article less than the cost of materials.
All who wish to save so per cent now is
the time all kinds of thin goods reduced also.
The sign of the Bee Hive, 33, Main street.
oc JAS. SMITH,
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freight for Edenton, N. G., apply to
a BALLS & CONSTABLE.
oe Central Wharf