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A MULE BEw1rcnED.-The popular idea seems to
be that the long cared tribe have been deprived Of
the speech since the days of Baaam but We had
this morning occular and aurcular proof Of the fa.
lacy Of this belief. As We were coming down Broad
street, We noticed little this side Of the Planters
Hotel, crowd collected around the wagon of q
countryman, and we stepped up to learn, il possible,
the cause of the excitement.
The wagon was drawn by couple of mnles-one
OF them rather bad looking specimen, who seemed
to hal! from region where and oats rarities
the other decidedly better looking and giving un-
mistakable evidence, we thought Of having been
better fed The wagon was loaded with that delight
full esculent SO popular in the South-sweet potatoes.
Prominent in the crowd, we noticed little black
eyed, gray-haired man, ho was busily engaged
when we came up, in negotiating trade for one of
the muies-and strange to say for the poorest look
ing one.
this mule.I have first-rate match for him and
want to make out the pair. How old is be?"
Five years, last spring" promptly replied the
countryman.
"Goly! what a lie!" cried the mule, pricking
up his ears
Country started-the crowd looked friphted-
and one or two colored gentlemen incontinenty fed,
as if the devil were Of the party. e., .sffr-'r
Who-who was that? ," asked the dealer in DO.
tatoes at length having somewhat recovered his voice
and sense, .t
Why, me-! promptly responded the mule
What are you lying about You know you have
There, my friend" said the little man. your mule
eontradcts you-and he ought to know his own age. :"
., I'll be darned if know what to make Of you OF
the mule" exclaimed the countryman, / know he's
only five years old, for I raised him myself"
There you lie again. said the mule.
Take that" exclaimed the now infuriated owner,
forgetting his fear for the moment and striking the
animal over the mouth. . -..,,4. u
-. Dom: do that again." cried the mule. " or III
kick you" - '-l,1-'a -
The countryman's eyes almost popped out Of his
mead, and there is no telling what would have been
tne result, had not some arrived. who recognz.
ea e the little man as Signor Blitz, the well known
Magician and ventriloquist- which explained the
mystery and relieved the country man. .-Augustd
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It was DR.. Chapman, the Philadelphia surgeon,
who rang the bell and said that good thing at the
expense of Norton, the player on the trumpet, who
with his back to the chimney, was spreading himself
covering the hearth to the exclusion of the company
-"Wai:er, take that blower from the fire."
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WILLIAM WHITE, Jr. & Co.,
GENERAL PURCHASING AGENTS,
Raleigh, N. C..
PERSONAL ORDERS, small large, and for articles of
description. promptly and carefully attended to.
Commission charge Five per cent
Orders exceeding $40 in amount from places beyond
the reach of the daily express should be accompanied
remittance.
Agents for the sale of Wders Patent Saanander Safes
and Herrings Patent Champion Sa es. Also Fairbank
4 Co.'s Patent Scales.
Collections made and promptly remitted.
Discounts procured and Notes renewed at either of the
Banks.
December IS. l1l-3m.
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JOHN HALL,
COMMISSION MERCHANT,

49, NORTH WATER STREET,
Wilmington, n. c.,
Will sell Cotton Naval Stores and Breadstufs for
mission of per cent.
Cotton and Spirits of Turpentine forwarded Northern
Ports for five per Bale and Cask when the freight is
prepaid. and other Naval Stores. 915 cents per Rrre
Reference-E P. HALL, President Branch Bank Of tho
State of n. C.
November q. 1O6-3mpd.
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''''S BLANKS. ssg

= BLANKS. szg
1ulHE FOLLOWING BLANKS ARE FOR SALE AT
\. / the Standard Office at the prices annexed viz'
Blank Warrants Is cents qure Superior and Comfy
Court witness and jury tickets snbPoepas Wnts Fitss
Apprentice Bonds Sheriff. Deeds Marriage Licenses H.
10, eaeh 81 per qare. t,S5f. ~. t.t.sigJJ .u"
When any If the above ordered BY mail 10 cents sd
ditional each qure must be sert to prepay posage
Any blank will be printed 70 order when not ess than
six qures ordered. fih t4'i 5o' = tfeisSnL~
DLANK LAND DEEDS, OF THE LATEST AND
- ost approved FORM just printed and for sale at the
standard Office. ,s, t.t;g-f i. .,.ata II
blanks.
: Aug. IS. ~
j. 1es .21sSi 4r. 90 .ttE1E -tta .fs='s. '2Hf q
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BARRON c. WATSON. GAsroN MEAREs.
WATSON 4 MEARES,
GENERAL COMMISSION MERCHANTS.
"a Bprling Slip,
NEW YORK.
SPECIAL ATTENTION PAID TO SALE OF SOU
y thern produce.
Dec IL. 7-swtf.
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HowERroN HOUSE

-. HuLSBOROUGH, N. e. -
lTVHOMAS HOwERTON, AGENT FOR THE
Lessee beRs leave his former patrons
and the public generally that he is prepared t. enter
tain visitors at the HOWERTON HOUSE. This Hotel ID
very pleasantly in the centte Of the town. Sdoin-
ing the Masonic Hail. the main street eadipe the
Railroad station Hacks will b found at the Setisn to
convey passengers to the Hotel
~ Hillsborough, Feb. l, 1858. N- .@'-'" I1-lt
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ARMSTRONG, GATOR & CO.,

ARMSTRONG, GATOR & CO..
IMPORTERS JOBBERs
RIBBONS, MILLINERY. SILK GOODS. STRAW BON
NETS, FLOWERS AND RUCHES.
No. 237 Baltimore st., betceen Cha,lss and Rdnooer Sts
BALTIMORE.
Our Stock will be found unequaled in variety, extent
and cheapness Terms strictly six months, or per cent
off for par funds.
Feb. 16, 1858. ..... t.. .,. 14-3mpd.
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PROS PECTUS.
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Ar. Scenery in Europss wish othsr fsor:ss
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=. HIGH AND Low CHrRcH.-One of the arguments.
~ 1--WE halrsplt'ers a'el called on the clergyman of
ne Floating Episcol ri Church, and asked him ser-
1%usy, % whether his church was, to be considered
t"gn or Low Church. The answer he received
the tide" - = = E
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SWaim's Justice...Revised..

Swaim's Justice.-Revised. iIi l.
vUNHE NORTH.CAROLINAM MAGISTRATE,
practical guide to the Laws of the State and the de-
cisions of the Supreme Court defining the duties and us
dcton of the Justices of the Peace Of Court under
the Revised Code of 1S5455, together with full nstruc
tiOns, and numerous new Forms and Precedents.
s.... EDWARD CANTWELL, Esq, LII. B. g.
Ganaek0r at Ldao. - d. ..,...
The above is the title of work which been recently
published by the undersigned at the Book
store, Raleigh, n c., and is now for sale in -., t
One VOL O nearly 600 pages the low price Of s. So
Postage part of the State of the United States
s6 cents Upon the receipt Of four dollar n q. Bank Bill
the %ssk y @aiea s9 aaaEssa and the chano-~nclo.'d
HENRY D. TURNER,
N. G. Book Store.
Raleigh, N. c., 18th Sept. So
NEW BOOKS-ROMANCE AND FICTION.
M LABEL VAUGHAN; by the author of The Lamp
IA lighter" ... ..5- -..
MEADOW BROOK; BY Mrs. Mary J. Holmes. .r
THE PLANTERS DAUGHTER-A Tale of Louisiana
by Miss A. Duprey. 49,"
GUY LIVINGSTONE. ..3
DYNEVOR TERRACE. or The Clue of Life; by tho Au.
thor of " The Heir of Redcliffe, in two volumes
For Sale at
W. L. POMEROY'S.
Raleigh, Dec. %. 1l3-
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PROFESSIONAL CARDS.
Law COpartnership.

HI. w. MILLER & G. W. BROOKS,
RALEIGH, N. c.,
"AvING ASSOCIATED THEMSELVES TOGETHER
LII in the practice of the law in the County Courts will
attend promptly TO all business entrusted to their
They will attend the County Courts of Wake, Johnston
NASH Franklin, Granville. Person and Orange. 1.
Ofhoe Fayettovilla St'eot ~bu,e tbs I-~reus. Heal.
where or the other may be constantly found
Jan. 9. 1858. 3-f.
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0en: Jim Lane, the Kansas hero, il writing BID
0"n lie IN the " Crusader of Freedom I" -ss.-.s.
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-, CARD.
PERC1vAL L GRANT, ARCHITECTS AND CIVIL
ENGINEERS,
GoDD1Ns HAIL. RIcHxoND, Va
"AvING SOME IMPORTANT BUILDINGS (FOR
which they supplied Desgns) to superntepd in this
State have found necessary to open Branch Office in
will be prepared to suppy-DEsIoxs, WoRkINa DRAwNos
and SPECIFICATIONS for Churches Public and Private Build
ings and laying off Ornamental Grounds.
q a.@- 5H0- [ Address Box lO8, Raleigh n c.,
Box 1928, Richmond, Va.
vacancy for aricled pupil Of good habits and edu
cation. ..-5ssf a..q. - -F>,.,5 afr ,.f,,-
10. Raleigh, Jan. 90, 1858. ,f - .e.s.. - s-sm.
..!.,Lt WOLFE 4 CAIRNS, a. E. ,
MANUFACTURES = DEALERs WHOLESALE REfxII, m
BOOTS, SHOES. TRUNKS, ,CARPET-BAGS TO-. &c,
Is B0llingbro0k Street,
,.. -.t PETERSBURG, VA. n .r
July IA. ....,.. .,,,iei l,.,, T-1y.
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ED. GRAHAM HAYWOOD,
Counsellor and Attorney at Law,
RALEIGH, n. c.,
Will attend the County and Superior Courts Of Wake
Johnston and Chatham the Superior Courts Of New Ham
and Sampson and the Terms of the Federal Courts
and Supreme Court of North Carolina at Raleigh.
Office the formerly occupied by the late Hon. Will
q. Haywood, Jr.
Raleigh, May %. 52-sw.
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BLANK ATTACHMENTS,

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BY B. F. Moore Esq., 1t is doubtless the best form in
oure Blank notices to hese t have Of
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wsi;;9;; %ss ~ &C. &c: 5PTD5S wflSaS: ~
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H. when sent by mail 4@ cents FGs sale l. sy5aERoY b
Also. the Revised Code interleaved few copies only
in this form remaining Is 80
Eatons Forms redell Executors and Law Books
orally particularly those required to be read for County
and Superior Court License
January II, 1856. II
| DOCKS RECENTLY PUBLISHED, WORTH READ
b ing-Liteary Criticism, BY Horace Binney Wallace.
Art Scenery in Europe, and other Papers; by Horace
| Binney Wallace .-.-
Violet; Cross and the Crown; by Miss Mcintosh.
| Aurora Leigh; Poem, by Elizabeth Barret Browning
| ChesterGeds Letters to his Son; new edition.
'''A ''"'">' ''"'' PoMEROYs,
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vUIHE FOLLOWING BLANK FORMS OF INDICT-
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| Retailing without License So a-1..r--
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Llv1sGsroxz, LID, Del '1' =,
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uyHE APPLICATION OF ARTiTO MANU.
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BUSINESS CARDS. .,a II. +

l %. SPRING TRADE 1885, .-s.
AMILTON a. RA AM,
Importers and JObbers,
WX7HL EXHIBIT on AND AFTER THE FIRST OF
w March a full and we-selected stock Of FOREIGN
AND DOMESTIC DRY GOODS which will be disposed
of the lowest prices Merchants from the South and
West invited 10 call and examine at the old stand Of
Paul McIiwane No 9" Sycamore Street. Petersburg Va.
~ Strict attention giren to orders
February l6, 1885, - . 15-1y.
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J. w. JOHNSON,
Attorney at Law, Raleigh, n. C.
WI ILL ATTEND PARTICULARLY AND PROMPT
w y to the collection of all kinds of claims. renewing
and discountng in Bank, hiring and renting propef
ty and buying and selling real estate commission Re-
fer to Charles Dewey Cashier Bank of the State, w H.
dent Rreigh and CASTOR Railroad, and G. w. Mordeca
President of the Bank of the State.
All letters enclosing money must be registered. Office
on Fayetteville ST., opposite the Market Square.
Sept. 22. 87-tf.
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.... A.. M. NOBLE,
LATHROP. LUDINGTON & co
IMPORTERS WHOLESALE DEALERS IN ....
FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC DRY GOODS
Nos. % 25 Park Place. and 20 % Murray Street,
Between Broadway and Church st., 'i.S1
NEW YORK. s...
t.. -tr". r. D. LATHROP
's. ..s .-.i ..' 'a' .-f C. H. LUD1NGTON,
.t-. s... ....s. .ti'.. o.. J. H. MORRISON,
W. FAXON.
r. J. HUNTER.
January 8, 1853. 81 l2-M
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HSANCERS, ULCERS, TUMORS, SCROFU.
~ La and a other Diseases Of the Skin, cured by the
Pamphlets Containing testimonials Of the highest chaac-
ter, forwarded to any that may wish them "a s2.
Persons wishing to test the wonderful efficacy Of Dr.
Coptons Remedies must CORRECTLY describe their disease
giving Ill the particulars from its com location,
extent, &c." Medicines sent by mail maila,..ktse
Address ]. A. CLOPTON, N. d.
Ll'HbF IN r. '#'sf'1 &''s Huntsvilles Ah.
81 January 9. "o@ "'a'h 1h5t }tyiti6 -
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Book Binding.
JOHN III. DeCARTERE1 & SON.
RALEIGH, N. C.
A RE STILL CARRYING ON TIE BOOK BINDING
"A business in all Its branches at the old stand
"Turner's n G. Bookstore"
Their increased facilities will enable them to execute the
binding of Periodicals. Newspapers Music &C., with promp
and dispatch, at New York prices
Books sent to them fro any part of the State with d.
rections will be b. md in any style desired boxed and
back without delay. Address --t. .r...
JNO. H. DECARTERET son,
Raleigh, N. C.
April rs, 1885, 45-tf
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DOCKS RECENTLY PUBLISHED, WORTH READ
ID ing-Literary Criticism, by Horace Binney Wallace.
Art Scenery in Europe and other Papers; by Horace
Binney Wallace. {. -.- ... :
Violet the Cross and the Crown by Miss Mcintosh.
Aurora Leigh; Poem, by Elizabeth Barret Browning
Chesterfed's Letters to his Son new edition.
John Halifax Gentleman. At 80 -
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ID EVIsED CODE, PRICE q co. POSTAGE
h when sent by mail As cents. For sale by
.' W. L. POMEROY.
Also the Revised Code intereaved. few copies only
in this form remaining. IS 80.
W. L. P. keeps also constantly ON hand Jones' Digest
Eatons Forms lrede Executors and Law Books gen
ealy particularly those required to be read for County
and Superior Court License.
January II. 1856. IL
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QUENT. BUSBEE,
Attorney and Counsellor at Law,

FAYErTEvlLlE ST., RALEIGH, n g. =.
Will promptly attend to any business ntrusted to Hin
IN the United States and State Courts; and with the Ex
ecutve other departments Of the State Government
JuIv 66-tf
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WILLIAM j. SAUNDERS, ~
Attorney and Counsellor at Law,
RALEIGH, n. C..
Office Fayetteville Street, Immediately in the
the office of Kemp P. Battle, Esq. ..y 70 b.. .et...4,
Augl. ''' ''
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1858-12-01
A Tale for Truant Husbands.

"Where are you going. George y asked
Mrs. Wilson, as her husband rose from the
tea. table, and took his hat.
"0-Im going out" was the careless re-
sponse.
j" But where ~ asked his vile.
What odds does it rake, Emma ?" re-
usual time"
The young wife hesitated, and a quick
flush overspread her face. She seemed TO
have made up her mind to speak plainly up
on a subject which had lain uneasily upon
her heart for some time, and she could not
let the opportunity pass. II required an
eftort-but she persevered.
"Let me tell you what odds il makes 10
me-" she said, in kind but tremulous
tone. "If cannot have your company here
at home, should at least feel better if |
knew where you were."
!" But you know that | am sale. Emma
and what more can you ask !"
al do not know that you are safe, George.
know nothing about you when you are
away"
"Pooh! pooh! Would you have il tina, I
am not capable Of taking care Of myselfs"
/" You put wrong construction upon my
words, George. Love is always anxious
when its dearest object is away. IL did not
love you as do, might not thus be uneasy.
When you are at your place OF business,
never feel thus, because know ! can seek
and find you al any moment; but when you
are absent during these long evenings. get
20 wondering where you are. Then | begin
to feel lonesome /; and so one thought follows
another, until feel troubled and uneasy.
OFF you would only stay with me a portion
Of your evenings"
" Aha--I thought that was,.what you wero
aiming it," said George, with playful shake
Of the head. you would have me here every
evening"
" wcll--can you wonder al III" returned
Emma. ~ used to be very happy when
you came TO spend an evening with me be-
fore we we're married; and know should
be very happy in your society now"
"Ah," said George with smile, "those
were business meetings. We we're arraDg.
ing then for the future"
!" And why not continue so to do, my hus.
band am sure We could be as happy now
as ever. IL you will remember. one Of our
plans was to make HOME"
!" And haven't we got one, Emmal"
1--WE have certainly place in which 10
live" answered the wife. somewhat evasise-
y.
/" And IL is our home" pursued George.
And" he sdded, with sort Of confident
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1858-12-01
SMALL FARMs--DEEp FLOWING.

Very much has been said, and much more
needs be said, on the subject Of deep plow.
ing. In his address delivered last week
at the State Fair at Pittsburg, w. A. Stokes
Esq, said some very sensible and pertinent
things on the subject. He says:
Having your farm of size adapted Il
your means, the next point is how is it to be
cultvatedi Various in many other respects
this one general rule may be safely followed
that the soil should be cultivated to the great.
est practicable depth. Isay practibe. mean.
ing attainable by ordinary means; and when
speak Of available depth, / mean such q
depth as will stir a soil capable Of contribut-
ing vegetable life."
The great fault is that our farmers are rapa-
cious and try to cultivate too much land. We
never in our life heard farmer complain that
he had too much land, yet the truth is that
half Of them have too much.
Its truth beyond all dispute, thai. more
money may be made out Of iarm Of fifty
acres, properly cultivated, than what is ordi-
narily made out Of our wide two-hundred
acre farms. Nearly any one may be convinc-
ed Of this that will only take the trouble to
sSS" ~ hhS ShpJSAk h Shc VI q Sat
culation; still the broad extent OF surface
presents such attractions that farmers, in the
face Of their own interests, constantly clam
or away for more land. Now, it is true, that
the more land is cultivated the greater will
be the production, yet it don't by any means
follow that the more surface that is plowed
and sown. the greater is the production.
The true philosophy Of the productiveness
Of land is well expressed above. 1t consists
in the quantity rendered available. and the
quantity rendered available depends as much
on depth as superficial extent Of land. But
the advantages Of having the same available
quantity, in condensed limits, are SO apparent
that the mere suggestion is sufficient to show
the excellence of the system contended for.
Our farmers ought TO pay more attention
to this subject. As a general thing. they are
the hardest laboring class Of the community,
and stick TO their work closest. yet they stu.
dy progress less than any other.
WheeEng hieEgsncer.