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NJ OS E'S LETTE RS.
A NEW BOOK.

THE EDITORS OF THE LIVE GIRAFFE
have in contemplation the publishing OF a book the
title OF which will be LIFE IT Is; Or THE WRlr1xGs
or Qua MosE, VIII Oh book will only cunain all the
letters which have appeared il the Giraffe the signs
ture OF Moss but many Others rich, rare and spicy,
The Editors deem useless say anything relative to
the character Of the proposed New B need they
that will be the most amusing work that been issued
in halt century, for it need only be known that Moss
amusing work. illustrated with proper des GINS and cuts to
show up persons and things in their light it will be
flee from Tugarty and will have its chief object the
correction of the many absures prevalent the pre-
sent day. GA. - - 49, :.
It will be book of 100 pages printed on good ma
teria and bound in paper cover We propose put
press sufficient number of names is received
to Justify the expenses Of publishing.
EB Price Fifty cents for single copes-Five comics to
address for S. NJ money required until the work is
published, but those who wish copy Of this work
should send in their orders once So that the publishers
may determine whether they can venture upon its pubca
ton Let the orders come at 0nce wish to put the
book to press early in July. =" = : =
!. All our friends are requested to act as Agents.
Address, WHITAKER BUNTING
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r 1.t Raleigh, N. c..
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NOTICE.
TvERY POLITICIAN IN NORTH-CAROLINA. who
L. desires to post himself fully the Land Distribution
question, should procure
CIuskey's Political Text Book or Encyclopedia.
Whilst the Kansas aud nearly political
question: it embraces the following important documents
relative to the Public Lands:
Mr.. Ciay's Report in favor of Distribution
Report of Mr.. Grundy against it;
Address of Dir Faulkner the subject;
Votes distribution in Congress-;
Grants of Public Lands to States for R. r. purposes with
votes thereon;
Carlsle's Land hi ,tributOn Bill
Views Of Public Men "n Deposire and Distribution;
Table Of Statistics relative to public Lands.
For copies, address
HENRY D. TURNER,
N. C.. Book Store
Raleigh, Sept 4, 1858. 70
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SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN.
PROSPECTUS.
VOLU Me RTEEN
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M H A MICS, MENTORS,
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NEW BOOKS.

NEW BOOKS.
A LIGHT FOR THE LINE. OR THE STORY OF
- Thomas Ward: By the author Of Memorials OF Capt
Hedly Wears.
JOAN OF ARC. or the Maid of Orleans-From Michi-
let's History of France.
BESSIE MELVILLE, PRAYER Book Instructions car
red out into Lfe-A Sequel the little Episcopallan.
MELODIES FOR CHILDHOOD.
INQUIRIES AND SUGGESTlONS-In regard to the
Foundations Of Faith in the Word Of God By Albert
Barnes.
SERMON ON THE MOUNT. By Maj D. H. Hill, Pro-
fessor of Mathematics in Davidson College North
HISTORY OF METHODISM-Vol. From its origin
to its hundredth anniversary: By Stevens.
THE SHEEPFOLD AND THE COMMON, the Evan
gelical Rambler.
SPuRGEONS GEMS-Being brilliant passages from
the Discourses of the Rev. C. H. Srurgenn
SERMONS TO THE CHURCHES: By Francis Way
land For ssie by
w. L. POMEROY.
Raleigh, n. C. Nov. 1e, 1885, 81
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SECOND VOLUME
BE FORT AL.

A COMMERCIAL AND FAMILY NEWSPAPER,
(Pu6li<hed in Beaufort, n. O.
NHE IS BEAUFORT JOURNAL" COM.
u menced its Secuud Volume, the 18th Of April
Beaufort Harbor and the only devoted to its interest,"
the Editor appeals all who feel interest in that locality
to give their support to his paper The Editor makes
hollow Promises that his paper shall be the best in the
talent in its Editorial Columns frequently the case in
issuing Propecses for country papers, but he does pledge
himself to publish COOL paper-on. worthy Of liberal
suppr from the people Of The State 1t is the design
the Editor to make the Journal first class [sonmerciaL
Pdpr to give reports of the Markets. Foreign and Domes
tic, the Latest News, &c.
The Journal will cntinue heretofore. Independent
all subjects. II will take sides with political party but
will advocate such thought best calculated
to promote the interests of the country and of State
object show artiality, but advocate the claims of
Beavf0rt Hdror and leave Beaufort MOrehead and Carr,
lima Cities to stand on their Notwithstanding that
good be accomplished in this way than discus
sing the claims advantages If localities and appeal
t. the citizens those the friends of these
places to give their support.
The completion of the Atlantic 4 North Carolina Rail-
road ut hand and it very important that the only
paper published this Harbor should be widely
in order that its NAV become better
place, will find the journal to be interesting
shall be careful to give all local Of any importance
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NEW BOOKS.

ElliOtt,s Debates-In Five Volumes.
VlHE DEBATES IN THE SEVERAL STATE CON-
i venons the adoption Of the Federal Constitution.
recommended by the Genenal Convention at Paladel-
phia, in l7x7: BIZ JONATHAN ELLIOTT.
DOLCE FAR NIENTE-A Poem: Bv John R. TAFT.
APPLETON'S RAILWAY AND STEAM NAFIGA-
TON GUIDE, for November
GENTLE ANNIE MElODiST.
BLONDE AND BKUNETT. u the Gothame Already.
ISABELLA ORSINl-A historical Novel Of the Fit
teenth Century: BY F. d. Guerrcz
NY LADY LUhIOW-A Novel: By Mrs Gaskill.
DAVENPORT DUNN-A Man Of Our D.y BY Charlie
Lever.
DICK MARKHAM. or Smiles and Tears By ]. F.
Smith, Esq.
For sale by
W. L. POMEROY.
R.leigh, N. c., Nov. 12 1858. 81
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CHALMERS, COLONIAL OPINIONS,

CHALMERS COLONIAL OPINIONS.
OPINIONS of Eminent Lawyers various points of
u English Jurisprudence chiefly concerning the Colo
onies Fisheres and Commerce q" Great
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Water Wheels! Water Wheels!

Water Wheels! Water Wheels!
WI ARE NOW MANUFACTURING VAN.
w DEWAT Improved Jonval Turbine Water
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all those wishing improve their power will find
to their interest address by letter. stating the number
Of feet heat! and fall their usual Of water the kind
of machinery tn be driven then give the price Of
the wheel, what will furnish wheel and principal
gears for, warranted to do certain amount of work Time
figure. the wheel and gears be delivered to us ut the
mill Of the purchaser.
References given and required.
HEATH 4 STEVENSON
Laure Factory, Prince George county, Md.
ROBERT BAIRD, Agent, Richmond, Va.
April ~, -SaS 8+1y.
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Building! Building! Building!!!
HE SITRSCRIRERS WnIITn DrSDrI

Il fully inform the public that they are now dressing
Lumber and manufacturing Sashes Blinds Frames Dt,rs
and SpOkes at their MILLS ON WEST HILL, Salisbury
NC. ~
Pangs Balusters Brackets aud all kinds of ornamental
woodwork finished in the syle) furnished at short
notice. Their Sashes and Blinds o heart pine and poplar
not surpassed by any in the State Orders from dis
lance punciualy attended to- All work done at their Mills
is warranted to give satisfaction.
They also repaired take Contracts erecting and
fitting up al kinds Of Buildings for which plans will be
furnished, if desired. Terms reasonable
MURDOCH, DARBY L CO.
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FRo9RMCTU9
!" Nofth- Carolina sfaqoaro."

NEW VOLUMES for 1883!
w issued after the LIST Of JANUARY, 1888, We shall
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to oanwGry.
OUR PRINCIPLES.
is unnecessa-r 'or us to set forth the principles
shall advocate They we'll known the people of the
State and are embodied in.the
PLATFORMS OF THE NATIONAL AND STATE
CONVENTIONS
OF THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY
Regarding ORGANIZATION scond onIy to Princrls and
to shall hesitate den0unce the
hereses OF any man who endsavors disorgze the Par
bv advancing doctrines contrary to the cardinal prD
cpes Of the Democratic faith, laid down in the Plat
THE CAMPAIGN OF 1853.
During the cunning year the Democratic Party North
Carolina must fight
ANOTHER GREAT POLITICAL BATTLE!
to be crowned irue to its principles and organization
ANOTHER GREAT vICTORY!.
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readers well posted its progress striking such blows
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- FURNl6H1NG GOODS,
FAYsrrEslEIs Srsrsr, RAInaz N. @, s
ID EsPECTFULLY INFORMS THE PUBLIC, that T..
II has Just returned from the Northern Cities with
varied assortment ~ Ready Made Clothing and also &c
tlenens furnishing G0Dds all carefully selected by bir
SELF and purcbashed fur Cf~h which will enable him
sell on unusually favorable terms.
Having BEEN for o number Of years, Foreman in the be-
establishment in Baltimore and subsequently with
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able TO give satisfaction to oil who may favor him wit
their orders.
A trial is respectfully solicited.
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PALMER Il SMITH,
"AVING FORMED 4 COPARTNERSIlIP IN THE
IL general brick making and building business respect
fully that they prepared I" furnish bricks in
quantity and execute contracts in their line at the
shortest notice and prices which cannot fail to give sat
sfactOn.
Always on hand supply of our circular drain bricks to
which we invite public attention. -
CHAS. w. PALMER,
ELDRIDGE SMITH,
Raleigh, Nav IA. So
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HENRY d. TURNER,
Bookseller, Publisher and Stationer.

HENRY ID. TURNER,
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No. !. FAYETTEVILLE STREET,
Raleigh N. C..
AS FOR SALE STANDARD WORKS IN ALI. tn. ,
IL various departments of ~ ~ ."
Literature.
of our State ~ ~ ~ TUG SCHOOL e
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WIN. WATSON,
UPHOLSTERER AND PAPER HANGER

WIN. WATSON,
UPHOLSTERER AND PAPER HANGER
FAYETTEVILLE srnrEr, RALEIGH N. c,
Meat Door to Farmers Haif)
HAVING CONCLUDED through the persuasion
several persons remain in this place another
takes pleasure saying that be is in receipt 1T a
and handsome assortment Of Goods in his line c"nsist,
match All Of which will put up in the neatest
Al., Curtains Cornces Shades Curtain Bands Lounge
Cued HAIR Shuck and Cotton Mattresses always aan'
and made to order.
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ENCOURAGE HOME INDUSTRY!
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sPoKES. RIMS and SHAFTS for bugeies and vehiei'
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This is the only establishment of the kind far the
know. in N"rthCai Dina, for manufacturing spokes riE
The subscribers rely confidently on the patronage of The
'e''0"''''''S'S 70 S'''' ''sA NV W. D. WILLIAMS
Ms. HAnP
Raleigh Jan. 1S, 1855 X 6-tf.
SADDLES, HARNESS, BRIDES, doth
LADIES' AND GESTs sA6hLEs "f rvsry grade az
quality; BOYS AND WAGON SADDLES; CARRIAGi
Clouds usually kept in Regular Saddlery Establishment
which will BE- sold for cash, short credit puncn
BUYERS. Orders thankfully Received ana promptly ex
cuted.
CIV D. HUTcnINGs.
Raleigh, March 10, 1858. BIT.
THE CHICKERING Il SONS "a PRIZE
MEDAL PIANOS.
VVHE SUBSCRIBER, agent for the sale Of the abo,
Il celebrated Pian"s inf,rn,s the Public respectful
that he is u resident of Wilmington. n. C.
Persons wishing to purchase Pianos. BY addressing hin
will receive pamphlets with IA different styles with marke
prices
Pianos tuned and repaired.
T. A. E. BOHNSTEDT.
Wilmington N. c., Oct %, 1858.
PS. Mr. B. received the "niy premium the &C. Stas
Fair competitor frum Baltimore
The following testimonials to the merits of the abov
PIANOS have been unhesiatngy given by Mr. Tha'berg
RICHMOND Va, Jan. IA. 1855.
Mr. DEAR SIR: have tried Me>srS. Chickerng Son
Square Pann Fortes and have much pleasure in certif
ing that there superior instruments in this counr,
Europe.
s. TaALBERG,
Exchange Hotel.
To Nh. n. CARUs1.
MILLS HOUSE, CHARLESTON. 8. C.,
February 2, 1858. !
Messrs. H. Siegling d. Son:
GENrLENEN-l only repeat that which has been said
often BY Others, well mvsef that consider thu
CHIcKERNG SoNs PIANOS, fir bend cparisOn, the best
that they quite fortunate in being ably represented
in the Sourh by respectable house that Of j. SEG
Son.
S. THALBERG
Octoberes. 1853. Sly.
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NEW PUBLICATIONS. .-.....
From the Legal Intellig -ncer Of 10th Sept, 1858
6 = - BENTON,S ABRIDGEMENT
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