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Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1857-10-24

EALL AND WINTER SUPPLY OF BOOTS
II AND SHOES.-THE SUBSCRIBER Is now
receiving large supply Of Boots aud Shoes Of al qualities
and varieties which be invites the attention Of his
and the public Mems and boys Boots and Shoes,
Ladies' and Misses and Chiidrens Shoes Of all styles,
Bogaps and Shoes for servants &C. Tall and examine
HENRY PORTER
Raleigh Oct Is, ls51 9S-tf
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1887 Fall Trade, 1857
AT As, yArErrEvILLE STREET,
(Og,-,, e he Post Odfo,)
BROWN Virgins,
DEALERS IN ALL THE VARIOUS FABRICS OF
- French, German and American DRY GOODS,
HATS. CAPS, BOOTS SHOES, dc
Their Stock in Store is large and complete, to which
they respectfully invite tho attention Of purchasers Their
preparations this have been extensive than
usual and they their friends that they lind
their establishment assortment of Clouds well adapted
the of a their stock being equal in variety and
cheapness to that Of any other house in the city.
Those enirusng orders to may rely having
them filled with promptnes and upon the most reasonable
We refer with confidence to those who have pre-
viously given as trial.
W J. BROWN, J. W. WIGGlNS.
October Z. 1857. Soft
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NJ ESS MACKEREL, IN KITS, NOS. and 2. in
lvu bbs No Salmon, in kits; Cod Fish and Digby
LiTtHFORD, SHEPARD co.
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HO. ron THE GOOD THINCsi

DERsONS IN WANT OF a No. ! FAMILY GROCE-
res. respectfully invite to call and
anime stock of Coffee Sugars, A. B. and q. p r Su
gar. Crushed Of different qualities and ouverzed Mocha
Java Ro and other coees Teas assorted kinds and prices
Preserves assored Pickles. Anchovies Sadipes Iobse
Oysters, Jelly, Tamarinds Imported Ssuses, English,
French and American hstards English Table Salt potts.
Ralsns in half and quarter boxes Spices ground and in
grain and many other articles useful for families which
deem il unnecessary mention; all Of which will take
pleasure in showing to friends aud the public and sell
ling reasonable terms for cash
LITCHFORD, SHEPARD co.
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SIS REV ARD.
PALMER Il SMITH,


EnOSENE OILS, biSllLlIED fhOM CSAL.
IA mot explosive) SecHrei By Letters patent
The differ en grades Of these celebrated Oils suitable for
Machinery of all kinds, Bnnace aud Family use, be
had Of the Undersigned asu Of the Wholesale Oil Dealers
and Druggists in the City Of New York. and Of the author
iied Local Agent Of the Company in this place.
AUSTENS,
GENERAL AGkNrs, KERossSE On Co,
No. 50, Beaver Street. N. Y.
TT Local Agencies granted on application above
Orders should specify the description Of lamp machinery
tor which the oil is wanted.
June s, 1857. 5s-swly
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New Fail aud Winter Goods for 1857,
At ALEXANDER CREECH,S,

New Fail aud Winter Goods for 1857,
AT ALEXANDER CREECH,S.
v1tHE SUBSCRIBER HAS RECEIVED A SUPERIOR
Il Stock OF Rich and Fashionable FALL AND WINTER
DRY GOODS, -. - -
TuED Door YRou PuLLKx Bsiyr's CORNER
Fayetteville Street.
Where he would be pleased his friends and
aud the pubic generally and where they will find large
and attractive assortment Of Goods embracing almost
every style OF LADIES' DRESS GOODS. GENTLEMEN'S
to suit the times
Those wishing TO procure GREAT BARGAINS shoald
not fa 70 call and examine them 300 pieces u the latest
styles OF Caleues lu pieces Fancy and Plain he Lans
Dress. valsaeennes PLAID and other styles of Plaid
Goods for d'estbe hsrdscst Goods oui for the price
Now the time 10 buy Figured and Solid colned French
Aerino, various eolurs aso. English Merino, good
sortmeni-6 yards makes dress for { 81. Black and
Fancy Silks; white and colored Leghorn Bonneis Silk
Satin, and Velvet Bonnets (sou,ehing prey-cone and
look at tbeml Clnaks aud Shaws fine sssortmeni.)
Also, good stuck Of Hats Wool, Fur, Cashmere and
Moieskin Beaver Hats and Caps Boots and Shoes Winter
Doable Soed and other wakes u Shoes weich will be said
just as low as any House in this City; SEaDY-MADE
CLOTHING; Heavy Gunny Bagging and Eepc al the
lowest price, l have almost every thing usually kept in
the Dy Goods line.
Now customer do only believe that will
ard buy the articles yen You need r,iBd this
STORE and THAT old Store. pretending 10 sell cheap
Gods but and mine and will be viuced
who sells cheap Goods will sell you Goods Just cheap
as you eau buy them IT any honest h" intends pay
ing for his Goods in this City, County Slate Call and
examine my Stock, and IL the pces and quality do
not suit you, pass them. You will find me always
post ready and willing TO customers and 10 give
them the worth of their money
return thanks for the liberal patronage hitherto be-
stoWed and hope To merit continuance Of the
ALEXANDER CREECH.
Raleigh, Sept -. 1857. sy-6t.
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NOTICE.

NOTICE.
"TILLIAM T. Balm RESPECTFULLY INFORMS
w his iends and the public that he has taken charge
Of GUION'S HOTEL. and win be much pleased accom-.
MEDIATE bis friends and all others who may favor him with
their patronage He will spare sxertons to please
Raleigh, October g. 1857. sl-Sm.
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Book Binding.
JOHN II. DeCARTERET Il SON.

RALEIGH, N. G.
A RE STILL CARRYING on THE BOOK BINDING
"A business in all It's branches at the old stand
Turner's n. c. Bookstore
Their increased facilities will enable them to execute the
binding Of Periodicals. Newspapers Music &C., with promp
ness and dispatch, at New York prices.
Books sent to them fro part of the State, with d.
recton will be b. und in any style desired boxed and sent
back without delay. Address
JNO. Ii. DECARTERET son,
Raleigh, N. c.
April 25, 1856. 45-tf
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VNE HAVE ALSO, MESS PORK IN HALF
w bbls, Mess Beef do, Fulton Marke, Beef Pig Pork,
or retail, Beef Tongues, Bologna Sausage, &c.. &c.
LITCnF0RD, SHEPARD Il CO.
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NIFTY NEGROES wANTED..-.THE SUB
scrber wishes to purchase fifty young negroes for the
southern market between the ages Of eight aud thirty for
which the highest cash prices will be PAID will also
tend to orders from any part Of the State My Postoec
Is Raieisi, n. C.
JOHN CREECH
SepL 1s, 1857. I2o2-wtf
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nlscEILAHHous.

RALEIGH AND GAsrON RAILWAY.
Change Of Schedule 10 connect with the Neyth.
Carolina Railroad.
ms AND AFTER MONDAY THE 18TH INST, TilE
" trains will leave and arrive At Raleigh IN. O. B. B.
Depot as follows $3.50 I.
Express No. ], leave Raleigh at o'chSck, A. NJ,
Arrive at Weldon Al .2s, A. N.
Leave Weldon at I, p. NJ,
Arrive at Raleigh g. p. NJ
Express No. 2, leayr Raleigh s. r. H.,
Arrive Mt Weldon 10, y. n.
Z" Leave Weldon II, p. NJ,
Arrive ut Raleigh 4, AN.
Passengers going North will reach Weldon this line
than tw0 hours ahead u The line ria God.boro.
Breakfast and Supper NJ Franklnton
JAMES N. POOL
7. Agent n. 4 G. r. X. Co.
March II, 1857. SO
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nrscELIAHEoua.

ELOWERs.-ALARGEQ QUANTITY OF AzAlRAS,
Is from 9 inches 10 feet in height, for ale By
W. X. HAMILTON,
landscape Gardner.
Raleigh, October q 1857. soft y
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ID ALEIGH AND CASTOR RAILROAD co.
y The annual meeting Of the Stockholders of the
Raleigh and CASTOR Railroad Company will be held in the
City Of Raleigh Thursday the 29th day 81 October 1857
w. W. VASS. Treasurer.
Raleigh Sept. %, 1857. STD:
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North Carolina state bends.

NOTtn CufOIIuH St1tt bUu0ss
N0RTH CAROLINA STATE BOND, $1,000 and $500
can be obtained from Pulaski Cowper, who is the
horzed agent Of the Company r the sale OF bonds in the
City II Raleigh These bonds not (as hare sup
posed Railroad bonds but bonds issued by the State Of
Norh-C for the benefit Of the Atlantic and North
JOHN d. wHITFORD,
President Atlantic and {. r. R.
January o. ls57 20-swtf
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NOTICE..

NOTICE.
In PURSUANCE OF AN ORDER OF THE COURT
u Of Pleas and Quarter Sessions August Term, 1857,
will sell for cash, the Court House door in the Of
Lumbertou On the 4th Monday in November next the
following Of land much thereof will pay the
tax and cost due thereon for the year 1855, viz:
no. or ACRES. LISTED. LOCALITY.
65 Acres, r. j. Evans Lumberton Bridge $2l 10
100 Jas Bryan, Bear Swamp. oil
lJo X. Leggett, Wilkinson Swamp, IA
s6E Alex. Prest Raft swamp / 80
REUBEN KING, Sheriff
October l6, 1857. std
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TRY THE PIANO FIRST.
Dov fssr a. n.~~wa "a.

TRY THE PIANO FIRST.
Pay for II Afterwards.
NO ONE CAN OBJECT TO THE ABOVE, AS IT
affords to the purchaser opportunity Of deciding for
himself in place Of depending upon the statements 81 the
seller for whilst can truly that would know
ngiy make any misrepresentation respecting the quality
II Panos yet in view Of the fact that every dealer Is
interested party. nothing that he say will have the
effect that actual trial Of the instrument woua do
EP NASH
Book and Pisuo Seller, Petersburg Va.
October 2, 1857. 90-tf
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Proposals for Erecting Marine Barracks at
Pensacola, Florida.
NAVY DEPARTMENT,

NAVY DEPARTMENT
Washington, September 81, 1887.
SEALED PROPOSALS, ENDORSED PROPOSALS
- for building Marine Barracks at Pensacola, Florida"
will be received at this Department until tic 9Th das Of
November, l>a7, at O'Clock, p FIR the construction of
tue Marine Barracks authorized be erected PensacoL
Florida according the plans and specifications prepared
by the direction OF the Navy Department copies Of which
be at the offices Of the commandments Of he navy
yards Portsmouth, New Hampshire Boston, New YORK,
Philadelphia Norfolk aud Pensacola and at the Navy De-
parimeDt
The proposals be for furnishing all the materials
and completing the work in satisfactory TO the
person who be appointed by the Navy Department to
supeuend the same; and the department reserves the
right reject accept Of the proposals herein in
v,ed whn it deems the interest of the United States
qures it.
Ninety per cent Of the amount of work done and the
materials delivered will be paid for from time time,
the work progresses upon estimates made and certified 70
tn per retained until the completion Of the contract
and acceptance of The work by the said superintendent and
department. and be forfeited the OF nonulhment
of the contract provided that no bill shall be made for an
amount less than i've thousand dollars.
Each proposal must he accompanied by written guar
antee signed by two responsible persons certified TO be
by iavy agent postmaster district judge, or some
other officer Of the United States in the OF i've thou
sand dollars that the bidder will when required If his
proposal be accepted enter into contract and bond Nth
prper and sufficient security for its faithful performance
Bidders invited TO examine the plans and speci6c
tiors at the offices hereinbeiore mentioned.
The proposals be sealed and addressed to this de-
parrsen and plainly endorsed Proposals for building
Marine Barracks at Pensacola, Florida"
The bidder only whose offer may be accepted will be
notified and the contract will be forwarded there
practicable which he will be required To execute
within ten days after its receipt at the post office named by
him.
All the above work is TO be completed in all respects
cordng the plans and specifications within twelve months
''''' "'' "''|' ''' 1''' - '.' l' ISAAC ToUCEY,
Secretary of the Navy.
Sept. 49, 1857. s9-tiIlsNcv.
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Valuable Town Lot for Sale.
VALUABLE PROPERTY FOR SALE.

"HE UNDERSIGNED WILL SELL HIS RESI-.
dence and SOS Of ground adjoining the City Of
Raleigh better known the residence Of The late Judge
Seawell On the premises orchards barns, ten or
Twelve welbuilt houses DC. The whole be bought
very low IL applied for Immediately II not sold before the
rst Of January the premises will be for For further
psrticulars apply to Dr. r. b. Haywood.
EDMUND ID. GRIFFIN.
Slant IL 1887 S5-lm.
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IT AND FOR sALE.-THE SUBSCRIBER OF
n fers for sale between this and January next tract Of
land containing nine hundred thousand acres OF very
vod farming and excellent turpentne land IL is situated
four or ere miles NORTH Of Averasboro and conven.
lent the Cape Fear river; is heavily timberednot
boxe-has quantity Of Juniper IT, and is good loca-
lion for stenr-mi distilery, both. There is
swamp Of hundred acres this land forty or fy Of
Is cleared and produces finely &c For further paricu
isrs sddrcss me a Averasboro o., Haruett CO., c.
= ID. Men. MCKAY.
July "a. 1867. 7o-sm-
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DRY aoops, &C
SILK AND STRAW Gt

SILK AND STRAW GOODS.
ARMsTRONG, GATOR = CO.,
nroarEKs AND JcBBEEs ov
RIBBOSS, MfLLENERY, SILK GOODS
AND sreAw BoxNEss,
NO. ss7, BALTIMORE STREET,
BETWEEN CHARLES HASovER SIS.
BALTI MORE. e..
ohcr Stock in she above line unsuassed In he United
August u. 1881. 7s-sm
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MISCELLANEOUS.


JOHN G. PALMER'S JEWELRY STORE.
HAVE JUST RETURNED FROM THE NORTH,
with new assdrtnen; OF Watches and Jewelry, fine,
fashionable, and cheap. My o. Plated Castu
Candesticks, Walters, Baskets Spoons Knives and Forks
as well fine Cutlery. is very large and fine Pocket
Books Hair Tooth brushes aad Port MONIES Styles
Silver Ware. in tact everything in my business.
Having in employ two good and attentive workmen
am prepared TO repair all Watches and Jewelry in the
best manner Strangers visiting the Fair will Please call at
Raleigh, Oct. IS, 1885,. 98-it
II ARGE AND SPLENDID ASSORTMENT
IL OF CABINET FURNITURE...-THE SUB
serber will have at the State Fair Ia leigh fur sale
large and splendid assortment Of CABINET FURNITURE.
10 which the attention OF ladies' and gentlemen respect
fully invited.
THOMAS DAY
Milton, October IA. ls57. 94-2t.
NALL TRADE AN NOW RECEIVING MY
IL Fall Stock Of SHOES AND BOOTS Thvse in
Of good article requested call and for them
selves
II. A. DEPKIN
One door below the Post Office.
October 8. 1857. 92-
UUST RECEIVED, A LOT OF MISSES AND
- Chdrens Goat Boots, thick soes made order--a
good article
H. A. DEPKIN.
Or door below the Post Office.
October Q, 1857. 92-
SERVANTS SIOHS!-A NO. ARTICLE OF
- this kind just opened at .
One door below the Post Office.
October ., 1851. s2-
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FALL GOODS FOR 1857.

UOOpS TUX
IUST RECEIVED A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF
a. Fancy and Staple Dry Goods Hats Boots Shoes, &c.
which will be sold good terms be afforded in
tits mgrket The subscriber thinks il is
make any great Promises ab0n what be do in the
of selling Goods cheap, Wv with
knows that are bound to make prGht. Call and
examine, and you will find good Goods and prices right
II. L. EVANS.
HATS AND CAPS,...A LARGE STOCK OF
Ii every description OF Soft Hats for and boys
Beebes Dress Hats Plush Cloth and Slick Caps for men,
boys and ehiidren-jast opened.
H. L. EVANS
BOOTS AND SHOES..--LADIES' GOAT AND
ID Morocco BoOees,
Ladies' CATERS and walking Shoes,
Misses and Chi!dren's do
Mems water proof Boots.
Mems fine Boots.
Calf and common l.. a B. Shoes. A large supply of the
best doubesUle Bgan for negroes also large stock Of
heavy BOoees for ervas'- Prices at the lowest figure.
II. EVANS.
TARPETS, CARPETS.-RICH BRUSSELS, ALL
~ wool; Turpy wuul and cotton, aud hemp Carpetng,
to their interest to call and examine before buyug else
where. II. l. EVANS.
sSHAWLS AND CLOAKS,--A LARGE ASSORT.
- men, Of the latest styles Of Cloaks Prices hanging
from 81 50 to s25. II. L. EVANS
October >, 1857. 90
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VNRUG STORE FOR SALE 1.-THE SUBSCRI.
Der finding the superintendent Of his Drug Store TO
interfere much with his professional business offers il
for sale He has store choice assortment Of the
very best Drugs &C. The custom Of the Store is Of
the best paving in the State good Apotbeary make
money BY the investment Terms moderate IL preferred,
he will sell on time Apply to
DE-. E. BURKE HAYWOOD,
57-swtf Raleigh n. c.
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NuASONIC.-THE OFFICERS, MEMBERS AND
vu Representatives of the Grand Lodge Of NorthCaro
Ina are hereby informed that the Annual Meeting Of this
Masonic body will be held in this city Monday evening
the eth Of December next, at O'Clock.
A punctual attendance is earnestly requested.
WILLIAM T. Balm,
Grand Secretary.
October 16, 1857. . y4-tGm.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1857-05-07
Fo 4 Wayne...C :o,sries. 90.


We would call the attention Of our Merchants to
the advertisement in this weeks paper of the firm
Of WILLIAMS & HUEsrIs, Wholesale Grooe1s, Fort
Wayne, Ind. Their stock consists OF general as
sortment OF Groceries-together with every thing
that is usually found in store, except Dry Goods.
Their connection with SONS of the l,a, Oldest and
ire knora Houses in the East offers them facilities
in laying in their stock unsurpassed by any o0.er
House in the Wcs.
They are therefore enabled to furnsh any ti;pc
in their line. freight considered, as low as can be
bought in New York. Cincinnati. Chicago, or ann
other Market
Fort WAYNE |, now within two or three hour.
ride of this place, uninterrupted by any change Of
cars. Merchants therefore, in tbisp.acc and ycin.
ity, can obtan ANYTHING they may need in the line
of WILLIAMS & HuEsrrs, in few hours thereby
avoiding the expense, delays and loss of time, oc
casioned by ordering from greater distance.
WILLIAMS & HUEsTIs have but one trice. and
those ordering from them, viii obtain goods of the
same quality and 1ce, as If there in person to pur
chase.
Ii you would therefore save both nsoney and time
purchase of WILLIAMS & HuEsrIs, Wholesale
Grocers, No. IS, Columbia street, Fort WAYNE.
INDIANA Hint.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1857-05-07

the sporting field or saloon. The inazss
OF fashion and the excitement of hilarity
shonid not divert our best energies from be-
nevolence, in its most simple and its most
complex operations When our associ-
ate la6ors and our amieable greetings are
brought to a necessary close. may each.
iavlgorated by this zeal inspiring rest, haste
with aiacrity upon the highway of another
year to secure the exalted purpose of our
being. heaPins mp wealth
wv here cankering rust can never dim tho crown,
Nor proving thiefrouse virtues pious frown,
Nor moth, nor age assail through an eternal span,
TIL angelic treasures Of a virtuous man."
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1857-05-07
Harper'S Magazine.

The circulation OF Harrer's New Monthly Ma
az:ne is greater than at any previous time since
is publication was commenced, and is steadily AMI
rspidy increasing. The slme plan that has made
it popular heretofore will continue to be pursued
IL will aim TO present regularly, in more elegant
dress and at cheaper rate, larger amount Of bet
ter reading matter than has ever been given 10 the
public in any similar periodical, either foreign or
domestic. It's contents will be mldc uD with con-
slant reference to the wants and tastes of the great
body OF the American people, rather than those of
any particular class profession. While it will be
the oncavor OF it, conductors all its departments
TO combine entertainment with instruction, special
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Each number OF the Magazine will contain l44
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accurate plates Of the fashions, copious chronicle
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mence with the numbers for June and December:
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TEsNs--The Magazine may be obtained of Book
sellers, Periodical agents from the publishers. ut
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The scni-annual volumes completed, neatly
bound in cloth, arc sold at two dollars each. Nine
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The postage on each number which must be prepaid
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