Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1858-10-27
DISCRETIONARY PREMIUMS.

precious stones fonnd within 20 miles Of Raleigh by
John D. Whitford. Newbern, deserves most honor
able mention, but the work being executed in New
York bars us from recommending premium
We mark No. a lot of articles (22 pieces made
by the little girls working society,"" of Raleigh S.
Also, 10 pieces by the "ladies sewing society,"" of
the Presbyterian church, Raleigh, S.. ..s... e
Also, Corn in air-tight Cans" by Mrs. P. F.
Pescud, Raleigh Very perfect 81.
Also. some Peach Mangoes," and "preserved
Citron." by Mrs. Rufin Williams, Raleigh.
Suit Of Clothes made of North Carolina Cashmere,
by Mrs. Ellen, of Raleigh. Well worthy of an extra
premium.
A " Boomer Hat" made Of Clipped paper, beau
tiful and ingenious we mark No. l.
Crochet Counterpart. by a Deaf Mute, Mrs. f.,
Of Raleigh, We recommend small premium. g.
Lot of plain Jewelry, manufactured in Raleigh, by
j. c. Palmer. Jr., worthy Of premium, IS.
Map of Common School Districts Of Union coun-
ty, executed with types and in colors by John Spell
man, exhibited by Holden & Wilson-really a work
of art and ingenuity, worthy of handsome premi-
UNI. IS.
Oriental Oil Painting, by BIanch Fentress, No. l,
Do. by Miss l. J. Holt, Of Louisburg Female
College, No 2, 81
Do, by Miss A. S. Marlborough. of do, No 2. g.
Do, by Miss j. A. Wood, Of Raleigh Female
Seminary, No, 2. 81.
lating Areas. by Col James II. Lilly. OF Stanton,
Va. We mark excellent" and recommend premi-
um, $50.
A model of improved Bucket and Chain Pump.
by DR.. DuPre, Of Raleigh, worthy of honorable
mention. Premium awarded by another committee
Mrs. James Huske, of Fayetteville. Premium
awarded by another committee.
An embroidered Table Cover, by Miss Lahe NJ
Groom, of Lenoir county, in her 18th year, we
mark excellent" and would recommend prem.
um, but it handed in too late for regular entry,
Case Of Book binding, by John H. DeCarteret,
Raleigh, We mark No. 2.
Set Of Crochet, Bead and Needle work, by the
Blind premium.
Pinebur Basket, by Miss s. White, Raleigh we
Goddess of Harvest "-Waxwork, No. 9, g.
Velvet Hat, by Mrs. S. G. Wilson, Granville,
No. 2, So.
Piece of French Rustic Furniture. by Miss Car.
oline Sicerers Salem. very tasty, ingenious and
full, and we'll deserving an extra premium.
Embroidered box covers, in Grape and silk, by
Miss Augusta Hagan, Greensboro'-very handsome
NO 1.
Best Feather-work Cape, by Miss S. G. Wilson,
Granville, $1.OO
I'd hest do Victorine and Cuffs, by Mrs. H. Bob.
bit. Raleigh
Jeans Coat and Pants, by Mrs. s. G. Wilson,
Granville. No. 2. g. 90.
Rolls Rush Window Curtains, by Mrs. E. H.
Borden, New bern, we mark No. l, and premium
So 90 Fl
Large collection of N c. Minerals and preserved
Fish-rich and rare, BY Prof. E. Emmons, worthy of
most honorable mention.
Likewise beautiful Aquarium of Fish, exhibited
by Mrs. F. Wilson, Raleigh
Beautiful specimen of Candied Peaches, by Mrs.
Means, Cabarrus. No. l.
Ivory Needle Case, by W. D. Cooke, Raleigh
Honorable merton.
Largest collection of household fabrics. by Mrs.
S. G. Wilson. 81.
Rich and proflse collection Of gold ore, by S. j.
Christian, of Montgomery county, N. c., very ex-
traordinary, and worthy of the highest considera.
ton.
Large and splendid collection Of Plants, Flowers,
Exotics &C.. by Hamilton Carter, Raleigh. is ror-
thy of especial notice and handsome premium $40.
Grapes in jars and Vine with clusters. Excellent
NO. i, by A. c. Hege. Lexington.
Beautiful collection of Appes-23 varieties; rails
ed on trees of only three four years planting, by
W. j. Palmer of Cherry Hill Farm, near Milton, N
G.
MECHANICS HALL.
Committee: Gen. g. M. Avery, j. A. McMannen
Needham Price.
One Husker, patented and exhibited by F.. NJ
Walker, Greensboro, n c. We recommend this
machine to the favorable consideration Of the Execu
tive Committee, and We award him premium of s.
One Dumping Wagon, exhibited BY E.A. Luphen.
Rirgold, New Jersey. This Wagon We recommend
| 70 the farmers and award premium Of s..
One specimen of Red Sand Stone, exhibited By
Grier & MCGOWAN, we award premium Of S..
A specimen of Red Sand Stone, exhibited by
Maunder & Campbell, from Orange county. Pre-
MUM s.. -.-...,
A lot Of turned spoke timber for Carriages and
| Buggies, premium s.. 49,. .sJ
Also one lot Of bent timber, premium s.
One Apple Gutter, exhibited by A. S. Ledbetter,
Of Guiford county, N. c., premium g. .
One -Wheelbarrow, by w. F. Fort, premium g.
One Pillow, exhibited by R. S. Milton, combined
subsoil and turning pillow. We recommend TINS
pow particularly to the attention OF the farmers OF
North Carolina, and award premium OF % -,
There was also exhibited by Alexander Dickson
subsoil and turning p:ow, and We award him pre-
| MUM Of s.. ....-.,.
One set Of Blacksmith Tools, exhibited by D: s.
Richardson, OF Weldon, N. c., weighing less thaa
| one ounce, premium 81. = s-.o'f
| One lot Of Backing manufactured in Fayetteville,
| N! c., exhibited BY a. j. Woodward, We recommend
this article to the public and award premium Of -
One lot farming Hoes, by d. G. Richardson, Of
Warrsnton, N c.. premium 81. --aii-e ~ 4aA
One Tobacco Cultivator, by W. b. Williams, pre-
| MUM 81. .,s.r as
On. Jumping Golfer, by D. B. Richardson, pre-
aOne MARI and Dirt Ee, stor, exhibited by Mr..