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RALEIGH PAPER MILLS, N. C.

RAGS WANTE
To be delicerea at the Railroad Stations or at my
g - Warehouse, In Raleigh.
MY CUSTOMERS, AND MERCHANTS GESS tas
ALLY will please forward their Rags before sai l
continue, is admitted to pay the highest price IN
cash. delivery before If desired to responsible par
ties either in bank bills checks Northern funds and
REFERENCES Cashiers of our Banks in Raleigh, ano
the principal North Carolina and Virginia merchants.
- C. w. BENEDICT
( &; . s.7a ~ szs s--ss ,5.s.' Baleigh N c.
\ N BIZ have on band all kinds Of Wrapping Paper,
and ready to gil orders for News, Book and WrDs
Papers. - II, gE gtg.-i S>ssa T. W. d.
february 2. 1851. a. ,ca 81
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QUENT. BUsBEE,
Attorney and Counsellor at La

) = FAYETTEVILLE ST., RALEIGH, N. c. y
Will promptly attend to any business intrused to him
in the United States and State Courts and with the FIX
ecnve OF other departments of the State Government
July 1, 1885, ~ y >ffs sss45s 66-tf Z
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Land and Real Estate Agency.
j. A. M MINING.

trustee.
Raleigh, July %, 1856. swtf-72
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All business coufdedto him shall have his prompt atteu.
ton His Posto6ice is Rogers Store, Wake Co. g.
!. III May IS, 1885, 80 - s ss4s.s, r.. 45-w&xg1y.t
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1857-03-04

DOTASH.-WE ARE IN RECEIPT OF . s,rn..--
OF Rabbits superior Potash, in six pound SUPPLY
making SOAP to which we invite the attention Of ms or
nomical housekeepers. ''n Vi all eco
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SUGAR HOUSE SYRUP, OF EXTRA 0r,i;
~ ty. may be had at the Drug Store of ''A VUALl
Avn, ,o-e WILLIAMS & HAYWOOD
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-05-26
THE CELEBRATION
I'm Charlotte, N. c., May 20, 1857.

On Wednesday last, May Goth, 1857, the
Anniversary of the Mecklenburg Declare
ton of Independence of May Doth, l775,
was duly celebrated in Charlotte according
to previous announcement.
Before we commence an account of the
proceedings. we must ask that all imper-
fections or omissions be attributed to indis-
position on our part, caused by an attack
of chills and fever. We turned out with
fever on US, for the purpose of re-
porting the transactions of the occasion in
order that our readers might have an OPP
portunity of knowing what was said and
dcne.
The weather for some days previous was
very disagreeable. 1t rained from Sunday
afternoon till IL o'clock Tuesday night
almost necessarily, thus preventing and dis
couraging thousands from attending who
would have done so had the weather been
more favorable. But the morning of the
Goth dawned with a clear sky, and bright
sun revived the anticipations of the thou
sands of North Carolinians, with many pa
triotic citizens from other States, who had
assembled for the purpose of participating
in the festivities of the day. Every portion
of North Carolina was reprcsented-th ex-
treme East and the extreme West were here
collected for the purpose of commemorative
a great and noble event in the history of
the State.
At IL o'clock, a procession was formed
at Public Square under the direction of Gen.
John A. Young, Marshal of the Day, and
Messrs Gillespie, Terrence, Grier and Gen.
Walkup assistant Marshals, and marched
to the Presbyterian Church Grove, preceded
by the splendid SAKE Horn Band of Char
lotte, which enlivened the proceedings
throughout the day with skilful and animal
ing strains.
The stand was occupied by Chief Justice
Nash and other officers of the day, together
with the Orator and Reader, His Excellency
Gov. Bragg, and the Rev. DIR. Lacy.
The Marshal announced the Order of
Proceedings, which commenced with a fer
vent, eloquent and patriotic prayer by the
Rev. DIR. Lacy.
James w. Osborne, Esq. then arose for
the purpose of reading the Mecklenburg
Declaration, which he did in a clear and
distinct tone, prefacing it with some highly
patriotic and appropriate remarks. 1--WE
intended to publish Mr. Osborne's remarks,
but he left town before we could see him
and procure a copy.)
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-05-26
ourRAaE IN UTAH.

New YORK. May I6.-Details of out
RACES in Utah have been received, stating
that armed parties entered the court while
in session, and compelled the Judge to ad-
iourn. Young refused to interfere and said
the boys must have their own way.
There is great excitement prevailing
The MormOns are well armed, and threats
of violence have been uttered, especially
against the Surveyor General.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-05-26
COMMON SCHOOLS.
OFFICE OF LITERARY BOARD. }
Raleigh, May 9th, 1857.

The President and Directors of the Lit
erary Fund, having made distribution of
the income thereof. for the first six months
of the year 1857, among the several COun~
ties of the State for the use of Common
Schools, direct the following tabular state
ment to be published, showing the amount
set apart for each County.
These amounts will be paid at the Treas
ury Department of the State, on compliance
ance with the provisions of law by the par
ties entitled to receive the same.
The Counties of jackson, Madison, Yad-
kin, Polk and Harnett will receive their
respective portions out of the amounts dis
tributed to the Counties out of which they
were formed. The County of Wilson will
receive ga per cent. of the amount allotted
to Edgecombe; l24 per cent. of that of
Nash; I'D 10 per cent. of that of Wayne;
and an amount of Johnston to be agreed
upon by their Chairman.
THOMAS BRAGG,
u 81 II n ID
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-05-26
Utah and Brigham.

WASHINGTON, May 19.--Despatches
have been received from Maj. McCulloch,
declining the Govern"rship of Utah. Judge
Drummond has not been offered the position
as stated; hut this afternoon a despatch
was sent to some Western man (whose
name the officials conceal for the present }
rendering it To him.
Recent information has caused a change
of policy towards the Mormons, the cond:-
ton of the country now being such as to
require vigorous measures. Troops in
large numbers will be sent thither, who will
probably be under the command of Gen.
Harvey. The administration will lose no
time i'm bringing the Mornons to their
senses, and restoring peace to the Terri
tory.
The report that Brigham Young had fed
has been cOntradictcd.
" ..How dreadful short the days are,
rs the woman said when she let her break
fast dishes stand till she had read novel.
LINES.
As distant lands beyond the sea,
When friends 90 thence, draw nigh,
So Heaven, when friends have thither gone,
Draws nearer from the sky.
And as those lands the dearer grow,
When friends are long away,
SO Heaven itself, through loved ones dead,
Grows dcarer day by day.
Heaven is not far from those who see,
With the pure spirits sight,
But near, and in the very hearts
OF those who see Alright.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-05-26
HON. BURTON cRA1GE.

We are glad to see that this distinguished
gentleman is again candidate for re-elec-
ton to seat in the next Congress. North
Carolina could not well dispense with the
services of Mr.. Craige at this time. When
fanatici>m is seeking To overturn the gov
eminent, and to trample upon the constitu-
ton, we need such able. bold and fearless
defenders as he has proven himsef to be.
Possessed of all those high qualifications
that GO tn make n useful and efficient men,
Der, together with weight of character
that must ever give him a commanding
position in the House, and wide spread in
huence in his social intercourse with its
members. his loss would be seriously re-
GREETED by the country. and particularly by
the State that he has honorcd by his course.
So far, Mr.. Craige has no opposition; should
he have however, there can be no doubt of
his triumphant election Elisabeth City
Pioneer.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-05-26

HARD TINES IN EAST TENNEssEE.-The
Knoxville Register of the 9TH says:
Everywhere in East Tennessee. SO far As
we are informed, the greatest scarcity OF
provender aud grain of every description
prevails. The cattle are actually dying by
the thousand. and IN some sections, the only
dependence is TO cut down the trees that
the cattle may eat the buds. Nor is this
alarming state of affairs confined to cat
tie. In many sections of the country, fam
lilies that have been well provided with not
only the necessaries but many of the luxu-
ries of life, are so Strengthened as TO be
compelled to go forty or fifty miles to buy
corn or wheat. While this is the case with
those who have heretofore been comfortable
and independent, the greater want prevails
among poorer classes; and We yesterday
learned from a gentleman from one of the
counties east of Knoxville, that some of his
neighbors were actually unable to have
more than one meal a day. Judge Patter-
son, and many of the lawyers of this Circuit.
went to JacksbOrough last Monday. for the
purpose of holding Court. They found il
impossible to get provender to feed their
horses, the Court adjourned without sitting.
This is the first Instance on record where
a Court of East Tennessee has been post
poned for a like cause.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-05-26

~ The mountains in view from this
place, were yesterday morning, the goth Of
May, covered with snow.-AShepilLe NeCs
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-05-26

The NORTHERN MErHoDIsTs ON SLAVERY.
The Methodists Conference of Eastern
New York, on Saturday adopted the
majority report ofthe Committee OH Slavery,
which is as follows:
Resolved. /. That We regard Slavery as
a great natural and social evil violation
of the natural rights of man, and opposed
to the spirit and progress of the Christian
religion.
Resolved, 2. That we will use what
influence we possess TO prevent its extension
into regions and communities in which it
does not at present exist and will Use all
means that may with propriety be used by
Christian ministers to effect its extirpation
from the world.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-05-26

Having thus removed for the present the
document of the Both out of his path. to re-
turn hereafter to an analysis of it. DIR. Fl.
entered on the direct affirmative testimony
which went to show what was the dozen
ment put forth by the Mecklenburg men
as declaration of independence that deserv-
ed the name, and what the date at which
they issued it. In this part of his arpu-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1857-01-09
Observation-Disclosures.


'ENODD & CO, UNDER BROWNS HOTEL,
Il beg leave TO announce the arrival from Lon
don and Paris Of their splendid collection OF
hlCd FURS, made in the most fashionable
styles from seasoned Soft-dressed Skins They
would invite particular attention 70 their elegant
and much admired
mANTILLA TALMAS,
PELLERINE VAN DYKES,
VlCTORIh ES, with Nj ufs and Cuffs to match,
Of HUDSON BAY SABLE,
MINK, STONE MARTIN,
FITCH q MOUNTAIN MARTIN,
SIBERIAN AND RUSSIA SQUIRREL,
LONDON LUSTRED,
BLACK LYNX,
and ERMINE;
RICH FUR TRIMMING,
for Cloth and Velvet Clocks;
SWANSDOWN TRIMMING;
ELEGANT SIBERIAN SQUIRREL ROBES,
for Cloak Linings, or cut for Trimming;
Ladies' and Gentlemen's FUR GAUNTLETS;
Gnuemen's TRAVELLING MUFFLERS,
Of Beaver, Otter, Nutria, and Seat Fur;
CARNAGE ROBES,
Of Bear, Fox, and Buffalo Skins.
TODD & co for the past twenty five years
have devoted much attention TO this branch OF
their trade, purchasing exclusively for cash. sell
Ing at moderate prices, and by adhering to their
discrimination TO dea. In no article that would not
bear the strictest scrutiny, they have secured
large and increasing trade from all parts of the
country.
Purchasers are invited to visit theiY establish
ment and examine the most extensive STOCK
OF FURS south OF New York. oc31-3t&eotf
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CHINA, GLASS AND QUEENS WARE

C~R. FL. MILLER, SON & CO, ,ecgEN
F2ES importers direct from Liverpool 20 fzSsay
VSf6 Alexandra, beg leave 20 call the at ysSsy
GzsB teltion Of dealers, hotel keepers and Esz
others OF Washington and Georgetown to their
stock Of GOODS, which, for extent and variety,
Will compare favorably with any establishment
IN the Eastern cities.
The conTexion Of their senior partner with the
manufacturers OF Europe and the United States
foT upwards Of 30 years, has given him advan-
tages in the purchase Of goods equal, If not supe-
rior, 10 any house In the trade. An inspection OF
goods and prices will satisfy all parties that pur-
chases can be made Of them upon the most favor
able terms
French China Dinner Sets, gilt and decorated
French China Dinner Sets, gold band and plain
white
French China Vases, Pitchers, Toilet Sets, &c.
French China Tea sets, Cups and Sauoefs, and
other articles OF Teaware
And Dinner Ware, separate from sets
India China Dinner Sets and separate articles al
ways on hand
White Granite Ware in every variety, In sets, and
separate from sets, as may be desired
Blue Printed or Liverpool Ware, the same
Common Edged, White and Rockingham Ware,
In full supply.
Cut, Pressed, Plain and q Eoulded Glass Ware
from the best establishments in the Eastern and
Western States, which will be sold by the pack
age or otherwise
Experienced packers employed Goods put UP
by US can be transported by any mode without
breakage
Fare by the steamboats, from Washington to
Alexandria, almost hourly, tx cents each way
quarter Of a dollar thus spent may save many
dollars. dec J.
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OFFICIAL.
TREASURY DEPARTMENT, Nov. %, IL

TREASURY DEPARTMENT, Nov. %, 1856.
Notice is hereby given to holders of stock of the
loans of the United States, thar this department
will purchase the same until the Sd Of March next,
unless the sum of 81, 500 900 shall be previously
obained, and will pa addition to the interest
accrued from the date Of the last semi annual divi-
dend of interest thereon, together with one days
additional interest for the money TO r5ac the IN.
dor, the following rates OF premium on said stocks:
For the stock Of l542, premium of 10 per cent.
Fer the stock of 1877 and ls4s, premium Of l6
per cent; and for the stock Of 1850, commonly
called Texas Indemnify St6ok, premium of 6 per
cent
Certificates of stock trai;mitted to the depart
ment, under this notice, must be assigned TO the
United States, by tbs party duly entitled receive
the proceeds II seat between date hereof and the
lst cay o. January nex, the current half years in
trest mus be assigned by the present stoc kholder
o! II will be payable "a heretofore, and CORES.
ponding deduction be male from the amount pay.
able for the stock.
Paym mt for the stocks so assigned and TIA smii-
ted will be made by drafts On the Assistant Treasu-
retS a! Boston, New York, or Philadelphia, al the
option of the parties entitled TO receive the money!
which should be expressed in the letters accompa.
ny.ng the certificates. JAMES GUTHRIE,
Secretary of the TT, asuIy.
dec I-ii3dMarch+
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sIa 8R's
Improved Saving sEachinss

70 which was granted tho Highe5t Award OF
the Paris Exhibition, th ereby receiving
the Worlds Yordics Of Sur sriority.
rEIaE IMPROVEMENTS IN THIS MA
Il chine has simpliGed them In many respects,
Ead they arecapableof executing twice the amount
Of work they did formerly In any given slime
They are without question the Only Machines cs-
pasle OF sewing every variety OF goods perfect; =
shirt bosom or heavy trace for harness can DC
sewn by any of these machines by simple change
sf needle and thread In such manner shat the
closest scrutiny cannot detect 2 Eaul:.
Manufacturers, planters ana families Will fnd
tacm the only safe Machines TO purchase, IS they
are built strong AID durable, ard not likely 70
get ou: OF order.
We have rs=catses With gzsges attached, for
siEdiag hats, Ca p-fronts, gaitcrs, SO.
SILK, Thread, Cotton, Needles, ac ssassaatly
81 hand, at the lowest rates.
PersolstesiroUs ofiEformatlon regaTSizr Ssv.
iAg Machiaes VIII please address
L. 81. SINGER CO.
les baltimore street, baltimore
n. B.-We are prepared to exchange these raa-
ssiaes for Ole machines of any kind Terms lih-
erKl. Persons who have been inducedto purchase
afsTioT machines uadef the pretext of beinS
shelp, viii isd this benestindeed.
mar Is-ly
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SUITABLE FOR CHRISTMAS ANDNEw
YEARS PRESENTS.


IOHN II. SMOOT, No I19 SOUTH SIDE
- Bridge street. Georgetown, ID. e g, has received
great variety OF useful and ssasonable GOODS,
TO wnlch he Invites the attention Of both ladies
and geatemsn who may wish to make Christ
mas and New Years Present.
EMBROIDERIES.
Rich worked Cambria Sets collars and Sleeves)
Do do Muslin do do
Do do Muslin and Cambria Collars
A grea, variety (low priced) do
Worked Linen Sets and Linen do
Rich worked Muslip Sleeves
Black and white Lace Sets and Collars
Worked Camoric and Muslin Bands
Embroidered Linen Cambria Haudkerchiefs
Hetnstitched, tucked and plain do
Black Chantilla and French Lace Wells
Worked, quilted and hooPed Skirts.
ALSO
Molre Antique, Embroidered, Satin and other
ClOaks
Double and single Brocha and other ShawIs
Rich Fancy and Black Silks
French Merinos, plaid Merinns
Plain and printed Nous L'delaines
Best Paris Kid Gloves, all numbers
Kid and Buck Gauntlets
Ladies, gents and child-en'S Warm Gloves
Do Hosiery, OF every kind
Pcrtmonnaies, and ladies' Cabas
Gents. Linen, Cambria and silk Pocket Handkfs
Black and fancy SIX CTavats, Scarfs and Ties
6ents. Shawis, MeriEo aud WOolen Scarfs
Children's Knit Talmas and Hoods
ladies, gents. and boys Comforts &c
With many other desirable goods which will
be sold low to cash or prompt customers
dec % III SNOOT
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Mr. SPURGEoS IN THE PULprr.-Wespco.,a

Mr. SPURGEON IN THE PULPIT spccs.S
| cd one morning in getting into Exeter HaII
The appearance Of the audience was very pa.
markab!e The usual proportions were reyer-
sec, for twO-thirds were males, and a great
proportion were young men. The preacher
dad not appear so young as the registry Of his
birth interS. He had selected the first chan
ter Of st. Peters frst epistle; and he paused
before proceeding to read, and said that if
any hrmenlans were present they had better
put on their Armenianism at once, because
tney must do so after he had finished the pas
sage Ihe announcement resembled an in
81 sinustlon that they had never previously read
'ne hrst epistle OF Peter. We mention the
cl,cumStance because it appeared to US more
So. Sus y. tnc common path than anything else
oOne or said during the service His discourse
was not that of an orator. 1t was NOT ys,v
e!oquentI IN any particular. IL did not disnIav
Sreet genus, except in an occasional aptituds
OF expression, in the quaint style of the .sriv
English diyines, whose works we p-os,,,..,
that he has read. Itdid display great earnest.
ness. II was difficult TO suppose be who
spoke did not also believe. lis ipauence
rests much on the basis Of earneStness. His
hearers conclude that he is anxious 10 accom-
pIish all that he says. lie usually deals with
truths as they merit, and as ifthey were what
they are, dread solemnities Then he aboupds
Wi,h Illustrations, or with passages not easily
forgotten. Many hearers, we are Confident
accuse themselves Of " forgetting the sermon 3
Iaey have not been supplied with tho means
OF retaining it The general argument en-.
plcyed Oy this preacher remains in our mind
Sthl because 1t was enforced by series Of illus
tratlVe anecdotes OF pointed peculiarities Of
expression. Perhaps, then, these means should
not be peculiarities. Il the object of 80
meat of explanation, Of persuasion, reoui1s.
;hes they should 30 remembered. lavf.I
ne ans, we presume, should De EMPLOYED for
that purpose. Once or twice-perhaps tbrice
some Of these expressions or illustrator
provoked smile, or a represSed litter, among
LI: congregation, but they we're all appIied
skiliully.-Talt Masazine.
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Proposals for Erecting the Marine Hospital
at ct. Marks, Florida.
TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
WAsHINGTON, DecPmbPr q. 1856.

DROPOSAlS WILL BE RECEIVED AT THIS
department until the 18th Gay of February, A. ID
1887 a. 10 O'clock n"On for the construction of The
Marlne Hospital authorized 10 be- erected At ST
Marks, Florida according 10 the plans AID srCc6
caucus prepared AZ this nD; aid proposals
10 be either fer the whole building or separa,e for
the different kinds II work; bills Of parcels must in
every case accompany each bid; with the am moUnt of
each kind nf work and the total amont carried ont;
the department rese wing The right reject or accept
ths propos ais hereby invited, or any parts thereof
when II deems the interest Of the Untei States &c.
quEeS 4; the departm mt also reserves the r,ch: 20
exclude the Il of any person or PERSONS who the,
IS just cause 10 believe will not aithtuIiy peyo tl
contract or which they Lave attempted to Go an
by indirection; and all bids when there 81 all rat
ties interested who do not Join in the bids asd all
bi $ that, upon iuvestga ion, below fair price
for the work.
Bids will not bsreceived in gross, and no contrac
VIII b3 awarded to bidder unless details are fur
nShed the department Cf The prices Of the different
kinds OF work and ma eral; which shall be suhtscI
10 The revision OF the department, so that il NAV
adhC the whole or part of he bid the interest Of
the United States may reJui e.
Ninety per cent. @! The am punt OF work done and
materials delivered, according 10 contract prce
(ad am unit to be ascertaincd b. tbs estimate Of an
agent OF hederatment, appointed r bat purpos-)
VIII be paid from Time to ime, as the work pro-
gres es and ten per cent. retained until the connie
ton 0t the contract, and acceptance OF the work,
&c, by the agent af resaid, and be forfeited in The
event OF non ulfiim mt OF contact
Ion Idcl@ VIII -" awarded only 10 master builders
and m7chaOics, and the signm Mt thereof except
by conSent of the SIC etary of The Treasury VIII be
q forfeiture Of the same
Each prop0sa! must ba accom- anied by written
aliee, signed by lwI RESPONSIBLE persons, (cer
tiled 81 be s. by the United States district i;Idr or
aroTn' Of the sad dsirct IN the sum of IS 0GO for
the VIII le work, or % prop rlioratc amount if for
any part. that tue bidder w when requ;r d. If his
pTOph al accepted, enter into contract and bond,
with proper and su,iiceGt securities fo- rs fahfui
perf5l nance.
Form OF bond and cerifi are required will he fur
rIshed On api liCa'i"n tO the department..
Plans, specific Il on, aud working drawings can
be bad on a 7plI a.ina 10 the d a-m,nt.
No bid TiH be considered iTIess It fYv couIie, in
all lis d'tGiL uth the requirements Of ibis Gdcertis
fgeEt.
The proposals must ba seat tO this dPpar,mgut,
addressed to The Secretary Of the TrcR lirv, aUd
pial;y endorsed Proposals Tthe Marine Hospital
ut 81 HGTs, Fla ana w |. be opened one u'el~ ~rk
r. m, THE last cay nam f3T rrcevnrfhe ame
JAMES GUTHRIE,
dec % 3swtFeba5r secre'a-y yofihs Treasury.