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NOTICE.

~ NOTICE. SO
A 81 HAVE DETERMINED TO REMOVE SOUTH,
"a now offer my valuable tract of land for sale, contains
ing four Hundred Acres of which about hundred and
nifty acres are in fine state of cultivation The balance is
well wooded and good arabic land.
Said land has on it first-rate dwelling house. all
cesary out-hOuses and fine well of water in the yard
hne orchard OF apples and peaches Of every kind 49,
the Wilmington and Newborn Roads, in mile Of Au
WI take great pleasure in showing said land to any
q P. H. sTURDEvANr,
August Is, 1856 -s5$t 7aH
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Raleigh, July %, 1856.
LOOK AT THIS.

ENN COOKE, TAKES THIS METHOD M ~
w forming his trends and customers tina, he b,s ~
ce'ved his tal! and Winter stock Of Dry Goods, Ora e
Hardware and Cutlery, consisting pal Of f So
Brown, Crushed and Clarified; Black and Green Tr,s Ts'
con- Lard, Meal Candies, AdanElnt;ne and Tallw r;
Alum and LveriHol Salt; Fine Tobacco and tear ANY,
lot of Miles fine Boots. Shoes and tai,cs h,b f a
tlcncl and ladies wear; and great many other , EJn
too tedious to mention; all Of mich will be- Md I
cash. ~" ior
This establishment is the same recently, occr;, ,
Beckw'ti Clayton, On Fayetteville Street, Opposite Iaw
Raleigh Nov. l, 1856. eo-su,r
- spirit OF the Age copy. '
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Valuable Land and Negroes for Sale.

ElY VIRTUE OF DEED IN TRUST FROM DIR.
- n. L. Sh and A. b. Stith to the unde,s gned and
duly regsteredin Wake county n G.. will sell at pablo
auction at the residence of Dr. L. Stth in the vicinity
of Raleigh on Wednesday the Sd June 1857 four valuable
and likely negroes; the tract of land known AZ
handsomely improved containing acres ngether tia
all of said Stiths valuable and desirable household prop
erty Carriage. Harness. Horses Mules Cattle Wagons
Cart. farming implements, &C., &c. =.
negroes and personal property will be sold for cash
the land credit of ninety DAYS secured by note nego-
TABLE and payable at the Bank of the State Raleigh aud
title withheld until the purchase money is paid -,
JAMES SLOAN Trustee.
Raleigh. April 8, 1857 - Ss-swtd.
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Opposite the Masonic Lodge.

OppOS1te the NHSOnlC LOdge.
KH AY BE FOUND COFFEE. SUGAR, ADMANTINE
lYA and Tuiw Candles Nails of all sizes for common
se Crockery and tin of all and shapes snuff and
Tobacco and Cigars, Meal and Flour, Corn Peas and
Shoes and a small assortment of Dry Goods and Candies
and many other things commonly found in ii grocery; ali
of which will be sold Cheap for cash Country Produce
w. W. WOODED.
ADril
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lust RECEIVED AND FOR SALE AT MY
eD Grocery Store the north side of market square,
fresh supply of Rice and Mua>>e>, Java and Rio Coffee
Crush Powdered and Coffee Sugar Of dfercnt grades
Ground and Grain Pepper A!Spice Coz NJ Soda, Cheese,
Salt, Sperm and Adamaninc Candles Soap. Sr%tr Sno
king and Chewing Tobacco, Sole ard J;ler Leather, and
many other articles usually kept in C:occry, al! q" which
will be sold as low they be bought in the CITY of
Raleigh. Dry Hides and all kinds If country produce will
be taken in exchange for Goods, At the highest prices Call
and examine for yourselves
J. J. TERRELL.
December 60 1856, Eft
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THE WEEKLY STAR.

rs THE WASHINGTON CITY NEWSPAPER FOR
persons at distance to take It's pronptne,s and
liability concerning Washington affairs and with reference
to other matters Of which information Washing
ton has secured for The Daily Star circulation
The Weekly Star contains all news appearing in the Daily
capital Tales for the Firesde &c, &c. FERNS The DAILY
$" s., per The Weekly, s,25 per To Clubs
The mailed addressed to each PERSON. at 81
annum. Subscriptions paid in advance.
Politically, The Star is {" Southern Rights
Address W. d. WALLACE, Publisher Washington City.
Nov. -, 1856. lnl-tf
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MAcHINEs, ENGINES, &c.-HAvING RE-

TN ACHINES, ENGINES, &c.-HAVlNG i NJ
lXl ceived an Agency from oneuf the largest establish
n,ens in the United States, prepared To contract n
Machinery 81 all kinds, and of the perfect character
on Che most fivGrdbe terms for cas, good paper an
&, Among many things, enumerate Locomotives, WIN ,S
improved valve arrangement, giving the best icS s
Stationary Engines from to 400 horse power. arranged
suit the purposes tor which they needed and gua'
to give satisfaction. ,,o
Portable Engines from to l6 horse power. adapted !"
the of Farmers, Printing Offices Hosting &c ,ire
Power Presses of new, simple, durable and eiiec'''
character, ard very rapid work. u
Shop Fittings Power Plane.s, Boring and Mor'cng M
chines Cotton aud Flour Mills indeed all kinds :" "'
chincry SAML B. PAUL
Petersburg, Va.
Fehruarv 10 1886 .-.5ss 25-Swly.
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NOTICE 0PAKTNERsHIP HEREToFORE
existing between John e. Shields, William, Nelson
und John D. Lpsconb, under the fran of Wil;an eson
4 Co, is this day dssolved -,st :" -
And the copartnesh;p Of William Nelson and John D.,
Lpscomb under the firm Of Nelson Co., is this ay dis
solved X - -, - -
= - JOHN c. SHIELDS
: ,... JOHN D. 5LlPSCOMB.-
AAu . 1921. -. -.s 8SI-swGt.
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Notice to Jail Builders.

Notice to Jail Builders.
SEALFD PROPOSALS WILL. BE RECEIVED UNTIL
- the fourth Monday in May next. for the building of a
jail The Town of Smith.i Johnston Comfy North
Carolina at hch time the bids VIII be opened and the
awarded Ia The lowest bidder. when The undertaken
will be Immediately informed ofl b DIS havnr be
ed, when he will be required enter into bond with salts
factory security for The faithful performance of his contract
Persons disposed put in DIS for the will be fur
ni>hed plan and spec fea;:ous by addressing the Jail
mittee al Sm:htield, \. c.
\. MITCHINER.
J. W. Il. WATSON,
T. W WHITLEY, c
CR!AH BRADLEY ooi'
WILLIAM HASTINGS,
W. McCCLLEkS, JE.
March 10, 1857. 34-swtf
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.NIORTH-CAROLINA GEOLOGICAL SURVEY. a,
IN Prof Emmons, being the Report of the Geologic
Survey Of the Midland Counties. Price S. Postage whe
sent by mail p cents. For sale by \ . :.
March " 1857. - -.s.is.' A ~
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VALENTIN ES.-A BEAUTIFUL ASSORTMENT
prices from 10 cents to SlO-are now opening at
FOMEROYS.
February 10, 1857. pa
a NEW STOCK OF THOSE FINE 10 : JEWEL
n johnson Watches; best watches made.
j. c. PALMER.
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Ed EMOVAL.-H. 4. DEPKIN, BOOT AND SHOE
N maker, has removed door below the Post Office
where he will be pleased t" attend the wants of his form
er customers and the public generally upon his usually
favorable TERMS
March g. 1857. 3O-swlm
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Great Attraction at A. Creech's Store.

TIME SUBSCRIBER Is NOW RECEIVING \ ST.
q penr stuck of rich and fashionable Spring and Sum
dry goods, No q, Fayetteville ST, which he invites
the attention Of his friends customers ard The public gen.
orally. lie ftteis himself that he and will offer them
at prices low uStnns all vino Will give HIN call
Ladies and customers generally, who wish great
bargains, should fail his large and
tive assortment Of Staple and Fancy Dry Goods, emtra ing
almost every style of Ladies' Dress Goods Of the newest
and latest imprtaolS. 2!o pieces Of the newest style
Prints Ion p Of Mnslins and Lawns tn centsup.
Organccs JncDnettS Ba.age, rllants, ChalleS }aage
DIan, Gine hams EubndereS, MantillaS Six Palso!s
and Fans, all prices, Straw and Silk Bunnes from y
cents ~ $40 Did say bnnnes at ~ cents? Yes. villa
ii that cannot buy bonnet? Linen aud Cotton goods for
men AID boys wear, of every style price, and quality;
black and Fancy C,>smereS 'iiia1 and Drap for
Pants and Goats \ splendid lot Of Mocskn and Sutt
Has, Straw and Jcgh"ru Hats. Also Boots, Shoes and
Umbrellas Ready Made Ci"thng,-n fact have almost
every thing from baby shoe up fine dress. from
fine Mantilla down tn ball of cord
Now. customer, allow me to say two words. You
talk about this New Store selling goods cheap, and that
Old Stnre-y,un folks and old folks. Why. Gus oner,
what you thinking about? Why, will sell you goods
jus, cheap as you buy them any honest That
intends paying Tor his goods, in til Cit County, State
ask YOU 10 call and examine stock, and if the Styles
riccs. and quality do not suit you pass them. You will
find me always ready nj pustready and WI ing I" serve
customers and to give Them the worth of The nrny
return them grateful thanks for the Liberal ar'l'
age they have bestowed, and hope to merit
OF the sane. A. CREECH.
March "A, 1857. 3,-sw6w
!. ~ Register, Advocate and Age copy six week
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1857.
CLOTHING EMPORIUM
OF
WILL Ms & CO.


CLOTHING EMPORIUM
LILLIAN MS & CO.,
UArE F. L. HARDING, FAYETTEVILLE ST., RALEIGH, Y. c. J
WE OPEN THIS SPRING WITH A LARGER
w Stock and better facilities than we have had
before. Our stock includes FINE DRESS AND BCSI-
NESS CLOTHES, for Men, Boys, and Children. Also, Il
large assortment of Servants Clothing with endless
riely of gents FURNISHING GooDs.
MERCHANT TAILORING.
WE have connected with our business, Cutting and
manufacturing. TO be conducted by Mr.. Il. r. Sherwood,
whose reputation Artist, in this State and Virginia,
Is too well known to require comment by This branch
OF the business viii be i'll full operation the LIST of APRIL
by which time will have received entire stock Of
Cloths, Cassmers, and Eesn:s, all of which have been
selected with special regard quality and taste. We will
take great pleasure in furnishing those who desire
have then clothes made to measure.
We shall endeavor TO conduct the business of this de-
partment with the promtness that has characterized
our business heretofore, and respectfully invite the
Of all. W. H. WILLIAMS & co.
March "a, 1857. 35-swGt.
- Spirit Of the Age and Register copy.
A VALUABLE GIFT, FOR ANY EASON
IN and of permanent value. is Websters Unabridged
Dictionary.
"a necessity for every educated man. lib BRoUGuAM.
Also Webstcrs School Dictionaries.
For sale by
w. L. POMEROY.
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1857. SPRING TRADE. 1851,
STEVENSON g. WEDDELL,
Importers and Wholesale Dealers in Foreign and
Domestic Dry Goods,

Nos IS AND 50. SYCAMORE ST., PErERsDuRG, VA,
A RE NOW RECEIVING THE LARGEST STOCK
N of mlnred and Domestic Fabrics they have ever
had VIII c they invite the attention of the NorhCaro
and Virginia Merchants, with the that they
aud will offer such Inducements in Variety, Styles, and
Prices, cannot fail 10 give entire satisact on.
March g. 1851. 30-swly
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TO THE PUBLIC

TO THE PUBLIC
~ W. r A L ii E K WOULD THANK his
u friends and customers for their past patronage
and solicit continuance of the am better lrcplr
ed present with hands and stock quality and quantity
for the satisfactory prosecution of business than
These brick have been pronounced great Improvement for
building ues drains green houses drying fruit, &c They
greatly snp riur the plain brick wish t" increase
my business and have increased my facilities for doing
10 accomplish this will do any Thing and everything
all times. 'Sundavs excepted" t, be found at
brick yard always ready contract for the erection
eclon of kind Of brick work. All orders left the
Marlborough House for he will ne promptly filled
CHARLES ". PALMER.
Raleigh, February 70, 1877. 2i-swiy.
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u AND FOR SALE.-I UFtER Ftk SALEMY
e. Mason Hall plantation ii. Orange the Alalance
line. the \. G. Railroad oresiids halt miles northeast
Of Mechanics stat Said plantation is situated in healthy
ncghboIhond. is well waleed and has meadows If superb
quality upon it, @ dwelling house and AL 'ary
ou,houses and good proportion OF 'imhcrrd land, and
contains about 900 Terms will be made easy !" sat
the purchaser. For further information apply Giles Me-
bane, Esq, Mason Hall, Alamalce.
MARY F. BOND.
February 23-tf.
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UPHE VERY BEST CUTLERY AND PLATED WAHi,
Castprs Spoons Forks, fine Stock. Call ana So
the goods how cheap will sell. J. G. PALMEt.s
Raleigh, Dec. g, 1855 N-s""
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GENERAL DIRECTORY

GOVERNMENT OF NORTH CAROLINA
THOMAS RRAGG. Of Northampton Governor, salary ar
expires January l. 1863 Is. q, o.
pulaski CowPER,M Northampton Secretary To- tne "o
WILLIAM HILL, of Wake County, Secretary of State e1
DANIEL W CouRrs, of Rockingham Treasurer $4,000
CHI BRoGDEN, of Wayne, Comptroller, 8 900 r.,u,u
W RIcHARDsoNsof Wake, Chief Clerk 70 treasurer
$3.50 cu;r oen+l...
The Council of State composed of the following gene
men: - l.
g Marchant. Of Currituck
DIG W Ward, of Pitt
49, Long, of Halifax
Walker of Meckienburg
AA Mickey, of Sampson
W D Bethel, of Rockingham
en- Avery of Burke ,,
governors Aids, with the rank of Colonel
W i Kennedy, of Beaufort
John w Cunningham, of Person
MI McDuffe, OF Cumberland
John G Yancy, of Madison
The General Assembly commences its session on the third
Monday of November every alternate The next cleo
tions members of the Senate and House of Commons
and for Governor will be held the first Thursday Of
August, 1858
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CALL On ii. l.. EVANS.

WV HO HAS JUST RETURNED FROM THE
w Northern Cities, and has received complete
of every article kept in his line quantity quail
w. and prices well understood by The citizens OF Wake
and adjoining counties render it unnecessary 10 speak
OF great attraction. Cali and examine nr yourselves
NhRESS t.OODs.-BLACK AND FANCY SILKS.
AI Beiage and Muslin Robes, Tarartne, Lawns Nus
Tins, Ginglian!s, &c, just received at
II. L. EVANS.
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Clothins and Clothing Materials.
Navy DspARrnssr.

-sst ss-s3f1- NAVY DEPARTMENT,
Bureau Of Provisions and Clothing,
81. - 3seasss<. " S April 2, ls57.a.
GEPARATE PROPOSALS, SEALED AND EN-
- DORSED "Proposales for Navy Clothing and Cloth.
ing Materials will be received at this office until O'clock
M, the Let day Of May next for furnishing and deli
verng(on receiving xty days noce each either ofihe
yards at Charestown Massachusetts; Brookyn New
York; Gnsport, Virginia. the quantities below mention
ed of any all of the following classes of articles of navy
clothing and clothing materials and such further quaint
ties of the may ne ordered by the chief this
bureau. by the commandments of the said navy yards re-
spectivey, during the fiscal commencing the lst
day Of July next and ending on the 9Th day Of June,
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STATE OF NORTH CAHOLINA-N \ X L
- Cuin:v-tuurt Pleas aid Quarter Sessions Fcbiul
SrS ion, I-.uhn Niibnrn Eyr "i ASA Hamilton.
Daniel Stephenson and others Original attachment levied
Court rla. Daniel Stephenson, Patrick Stephenson, Mary
Stephenson ali VIM Str henson, the defendants in HE
above cause lave ab>c:icd concealed themselves
that the ordinary prccS> Of the law cannot be served
III, i; is therefore ":,!re, that publication De made in
the North Caruiua Sta rird for SIX weeks. ing said
defendants appear uf :h> Court be
held the County of " axe the Court House III Raleigh
the I'd M,,llY of Nay n.Sf ihc! and there 81 plead ar
rcpevv Judgment p,o c"ntts>o will De taken against
i: aud ,t property levied condemned 10 the of
the piaiutiii claim.
Witness Thomas J. Ut!cv Clerk Of said Court o!i.cc
in i;ueigh, the I'd Monday Of February \. II. ISL.
THOMAS j. UTLEI, Clerk
March l.. ISL. gS-HIv
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HpAGS RAGS! RAGS !-..THE FOREST MAN.
IA ufac uring Conn any being about go into operation
the Falls of Neuse RIVER, the County of Wake Will
give the highest cash price for all Cotton and Linen ass
and CASTOR, Nurth-Carolina or Wilmington and Weldon
Railroads..
ANY communications addressed to Dr. Wm r. Miller,
the ag' mt of The Company Foresville to the SUD-
scriber at Raleigh, viii DC promptly attended to.
WILL. r. POOLE President
Raleigh. March II, 1857. S3-swtL
cW Register copy.
&TATE MEDICAL SOCEETY.-TIIF EIGHTH
- Annual Meeting If the Medical Society of the State
North Carolina will be held in the Of Edenton al
o'clock. +. NJ, "Wednesday the 18th of April, lna1
Delegates Permanent Members. and the Profession ge~
orally are requested tn attend
'}.z'y 80 WILL. GEO. THOMAS NJ. D:
!. 49, Secretary n. C. Med SociT
March 8, 1857 29-swtd.
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TIME or HOLDING THE COURTS

Carolina is held semi annually at Raleigh the ]s iun-
day of June and last Monda, in November, ~.
ter Of Fayetteville, District Judcc-saary $4,000
District Attorney, Robert :. Dick; Clerk, W Il Haywood
Sr: Marshal, WescJ Jones
The United States District Courts held at Eoentoh
srd Monday in April and October Jones' Clerk Also
at Newborn, 4h Monday in April snd OCTOBER 81 .aln
4th Monday in April and October. A Brown Clerk
The Supreme Court of North Carolina is held at Raleigh
semi.annav on the second Monday Juhe and Inc sun
day of December 1t is also held once year at
Birke county on the first Monday in August The Officers
are as follows:-Frederck Nash of Grange Shlef %
of Orange Judge-saiary of each $500 :per annui
VIM Jenkins, Of Warren, Attorney General; Hamilton
C. Jones' of Rowan, Reporter; Edmund Freeman Oh
Wake Clerk; Oliver H Perry of Wake, Deputy CLERK;
James Litchford, OF Wake, Marshal
THE SUPREME COURT
The Bill to provide holding Session of the Supreme
Court once year, in the western part Ct the stare having
become Law, subjoin synopsis OF its provisions
Sec LIST provides that Session of the supreme Court
shall be held yearly ut Morganton on the hrst MONDAY oi
August .,.- ,a ,s trans
ued fiom the Counties of Stokes Davidson, Mongnnie
~ and all counties lying west OF the same snail De
heard and tried at Mo-ganton b.,
Sec Sd provides for the appointment of Clerk who shall
keep his Office at Morganton ,
Sec makes the duty OF the Sher OF burke 10 atiehu
the Sessions of said Court
Sec 9Th provides the Reporter for the Court at a-
leigh shall also Reporter to the Murganon Session
oft s
Sec 9TH makes it the duty of the Judges to appoint of
the Solicitors within the region of country speSed 10 az
tend said Court at Moganton Attorney for the State
The act does abolish either OF Il Terms at Raleigh,
but provides for holding additional al Mnrsanon
james Dodge, Clerk
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NNANTLES! MANTLES!-A GREAT NARlE-
Iss tv OF the newest styles out Call and examine.
H. l.. EVANS,
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ETATS: HATS! HATS:!!- !EEDE'S MOLE
In skin, Stt CASHMERE hungarian. ianaln'. Rutland,
Hi.Siab.r Webster Coll Sunerl, Lc 9ho!n. oung Amer
lea Old Fog, Canada Straw Hats, at the cheap store
Of ii. j.. EVANS
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HROGTS AND SHOES.--A GREAT VARIETY
I'D Boots Shoes Congress ;iaerS Patent Leather, for
gentlemen. Back and Fancy Caters. Kid Slippers and
Ties. Md and Morocco Boo;ce>, for Ladies Misses and
Children. III. l.. ~ Ans.
Marcel, -. loI1 3f-Sw!f.
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~ FIFTH CIRCUIT
Moore Monday before the last in February and August
Montgomery, last Monday i'll February and August
Staniy, first Monday in March and September
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FOURTH CIRCUIT
Granville first Monday in March and September
Orange second Monday in March and September, and the
fourth Monoay after the fourth Monday in March and
September
Chatham, third Monday in March and September
Randolph fourth do do do do
Davidson first Monday after the fourth Monday of March
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1857-02-13
TO TIE FARE Frs
OF MONTGOMERY County.

A ND DEALERS IN FARMING NIPPLE
IA MEN7,S.--The undersigned beg leave
most respt ctfully to inform al who are deal-
ing in or using the above articles, that we are
extensively engaged in the manufacture Of I'm
plements forfarmcrS use. Having fitted up an
extensive establishment, we are prepared to ex-
ecute all orders with neatness and despatch.
We name few of the leading articlcs--yiz:
Horse Powers and Wheat Thmshers Of the
most approved kinds; Wheat Fans; Wheat
Cradles; Ploughs, in great variety--some new
and useful improved patterns much sought for
by the farmers who have used them. Wewould
call special attention TO our new No. ! and 2
Chesapeake Plough, which combines economy
and strength, and in lis favor we could pro-
duee some liattering certificates.
Cultivators, different patterns; llarrows of
all kinds; Corn-Shellers, for horse and hand
power; Wheat Drills, Shovels, Forks, Spades,
Trace Chains, &c. Horse Collars and IIamcs,
Sausage Cutters and Suffers, Machine and
Plough Castings by the quantity or single
piece.
1as- Field and GardenSeeds, warranted fresh
and good.
We are also Agents for McCormicl's Reaper
ndMowing Machine, and Montgomery S Wheat
Fam a
We would invite all interested to give us o
call before purchasing elsewhere.
COTTlNGHAM 4 JOHNSON,
No. 80 Pratt ST. Wharf,
Cor. llollmgsworth ST., Baltimore.
feb 2--l2m
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1857-02-13
Gllinorons.

AMERICAN ScHooLMAsrER AND PU-
Pills. --'' Joseph, where is Africa Z"
On the map, sir.
Il mean, Joseph. on what continent,
the eastern Or western y
WeIl, the land of Africa is in the
eastern continent, but the people all Of
'em down south"
g How do African people live I"
"By drawing"
by drawing what, water p
No, sir, by drawing their breath"
"Sit down, Joseph. Thomas, what
il the equator?"
why, sir, it is a horizontal pole run
ming perpendicular through the imagi-
nation of astronomers and old gcograph-
ers."
Go to your seat, Thomas. William
Stigs, what do you mean by All eclipse =
An old race horse, sir"
"Silence. Next. Jack, what is an
eclipse Z"
IAN eclipse is thing as appears
when the moon gets on bust, and runs
against the sun; consequently the sun
blacks the moons face"
Glass is dismissed.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1857-02-13

PADDY's TRICK. -" engaged" says
traveller, ga chaiso at Galway to con-
duct me some few miles in the country,
and had not proceeded far when it pulled
up at the foot Of hill, and the driver
coming to the door opened it. what
are you at man? this isn't the place
where l ordered you to stop said L
Whist, your honor, whist!' calculated
Paddy, Pm only desaving the haste. =
III bang the deer hel! .A:a! you're cut cut
and cut up the hill like divil."
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1857-02-13

A Coop JuDeE OF SERMON. DR.
Barnes, who is now about ninety-fvc
years of age, being sometimes Gas even
younger men might be) inclined to sleep
a little during the sermon, friend who
was with him in his pew one Sunday,
joked him on his having nodded now and
then. Barnes insisted he had been
awake all the time.
"Well then" said his friend, "can
you tell me what the sermon was about "
(" Yes, l can, it was about an hour too
long"