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MISCELLANEOUS.

MISCELLANEOUS.
OF % OUR Own MASUFHcTGRE. 'o'''
VUNHE SUBSCRIBERS would respectfully inform the
Merchants, Farmers and all interested that have
large stock Of HEAVY DOUBLE-SOl.ED BROGAN
SHOES tboh ens and women s made of the best mate
rial and workmanship. Also a large assortment Of
Leather Betting,
both double and SINGLE of all s.zes made from the best
Northern Belt Lea stretched BY improved machinery
cemented and copper rve;ed. Having made i'm
provemens. both in the quality aud style of GOODS,
business our prices WILL in all cases. be found to be as low
Is can be had IN New York or Boston.
Goods carefully packed and sent according to di
rectons.
c.M.&G. LINES.
NEW JEWELRY.
GvHAS. H. THOMPSON has Just returned from New
~ York, with splendid assortment of
New and Fashionable Jewelry,
Embracing all the latest stves and including fine assort
ment Of
Silver Goods, &C., &c.
He snlicits call from his friends.
Watches and jewelry neatly repaired the shortest
notice.
No. s2 Fayetteville Street
Raleigh, Oct. 1S, 1858. s4-tf
~ PEACH AND APPLE BRANDY.
PEAcH AND AFrLE BRANDY, from m o one to two two
10 Barrels best Apple Vinegar; and
10 Barrels best Sweet Cider just from the Press
SETH JONES.
Pomona. Oct %. 1853: s7-st
q Register copy three times.
uDRIME GOSHEN BUTTER
IL Prime Pine Apple Cheese,
JONES 4 MOORE
October g. 1858. s6-t
DROILING AND CHIPPING BEEF
ID small supply, T..
JONES MooREs
October 26, 1853. Sat-
EloR sALE.-A NEW FAMILY CARRIAGE VERY
Il cheap and terms accommodating. Enquire Of the ed
tors of the Standard.
October 26, 1858. s-2tpd.
u No, Clover. Timothy, Rye and Oats for seeding, Salt
25OO Tons Anthracite English and Virginia Crate Stove
Foundry and Smiths Coal;
1900 Casks Lime and Plaster;
10000 Sashsl. Seed Oats, Rye. Glover and Timothy;
$40 Tons Bird Island and Stearn's patent Guano;
Coarse, ground, fine, family packages Salt,
For sale at cash prices BY
Portsmouth, Va, Oct 90, 1885, s7-tf
FRESH OYSTERS! FRESH OYSTERS!
,Hs house, recently fno~a as the st. Charles is
now open and will be conducted as FIRST CLASS
of the premises and will attend solely to the business Of
furnishing for his tables everything the best kind which
this and the NOrfOlk markets can unOrd
W. R. PEPPER, Proprietor.
Raleigh, Oct 10. 1885, S4-tf.
NJOTICE.-THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE
II Raleigh CASTOR Railroad Company have declared
dividend of per cent the capital stock Of said Compa
for the fiscal ending Sept so 1885, payable the
18th day of December thereafter
W. W. vASS, Treas.
Raleigh, Oct. 20, 1858. 86-td.
ERESH BUCKWHEAT-
IL Sugar House Syrup,
Just received by
.-... JONES L MOORE.
Raleigh, Oct. 26, 1858. s6-4t.
y BBLs. NORTHERN IRISH POTATOES
- ~ Boxes Eastern Cheese,
20 2" Western Z"
20 ." English Dairy Cheese, -
Received this day by
JONES MOORE.
Octoher oR 1884 6-4t
WANTED,
10y TEACHER who has had two years experience
ID in teaching school. situation in private or prepar
~ n De-
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M1ORTH CAROLINA MUTUAL L.i'E IN.
IL SURANCE COMPANY, Office Raleigh, N. { This
Company nsures the lives for one year. term
OF years life the MUTUAL PRINCIPLE, the assured
for life matchmaking the profits of the Company For
policies granted for the whole term OF life when the pre-
MUM therefor to $780, note be given for
half the amount of the premium bearing interest," at per
cent without guaranty. go .
The prompt manner in which all losses have been paid
by this Company together with the low rates OF prsum
SLAVES are insured for of from to five years,
for two-thirds their value.
presented. ,,,
Gz4RIys Wa vs. + HoIpns SossS0S' W.: v NJ H. J JONES,
Jso. G. WILLIAMS. Qu1S1Es Busssr,
w. wv Il hSs1zn, McKp. B b: &: E. low.s: e1s1..'
CHARLES B. Roor.
OFFICERS.
DR.. CHARLES E. JOHNSON, President
WILLIAM w. HOLDEN, Vice President.
R. H. BATTLE Sec,etlry
WILLIAM H. JONES' Treasurer,
H. w. Hustled, AtOrneH
W. H. MCKEE, Medical Ecaminsr
S.1ss:: 8 ss;s:s :: noo', z"se..;,: ,.:;,:. Conn.,
cHAalas Ms e f E. JOHNSON, NJ b. HedieI
M,n1.s R1can. II HaTwooD, HsMsa N NJ b B. eSssalgson
For further informa0n the public are referred to the
at the Office of the Company, any ofits Agencies
Communications should be addressed, lpcst pad,) to
Newborn Mutual Fire Insurance Company.
IN IS COMPANY HAS BEEN IN OPERATION
sessmen has been made of debt aud offers to ef
'ee' MOSES W. JARVIS. sect'y
I,,v lasa t-SUs
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ED. GRAHAM HAYWOOD.
Counsellor and Attorney at Law,

Counsellor and Attorney at Law.
RALEIGH, y. c.,
Will attend the County and Superior Courts of Wake,
Johnston and Chaam the Superior Courts OF New Ham
and SampSn and the Terms of the Federal Courts
and Supreme Court of NnrihC olina at Raleigh
Office. the formerly occupied by the late Hon. Will
q. HAYWOOD, Jr.
Raleigh May %. SO -sw.
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FALL 1858.
HAMILTON & o. r. A III A M ,

III MILTON q U II n III "A J"
IMPORTERS AND JOBBERS
RE prepared to offer on the most ia'orao'e 'e''
A to WAoies"1e Buyers, large Stock OF
Foreign and Domestic Dry GoOds,
Selected with great care for the
Fall and Winter Trade,
which, for variety, beauty, and its adaptation to the
NORTH-CAROLINA,
VIRGINIA, AND
TENNESSEE TRADE,
will be found second to none.
Buyers from all sections are invited TO close ana ''go
examination Of our Stock, prices. &C. n,,,
Petersburg. Va.
se,tsu,bsr z, ls5s. :. IS =
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EDUCATIONAL.

EDUCAT1ONHL. 5".
MOUNT AIRY MALE ACADEMY,
SITUATED in the healthfu md picturesque part
- of North-Carolna affords ever! facility for acquiring
rood academic education. and for preparing young
for the hi cher classes in sur Colleges - 49,.
is free from the vices and dsadv .ntages commonly at
tending other Schools the peope in and around Mt.
Airy strictly temperate and disc all of
intemperance whatever.
The present Session will close Cd Thursday in December
and the next will begin I'd Thursday in january and
tinue 81 weeks.
TUITION Per SESSION:
For Ancient Languages. s-.E 416 90
Higher English Branches, II 90
Lower Department, Z 90
Board, includ washing fuel, &C., can be had at the
J. 3. HILL, Principal.
September 90 1858. 76-3m.
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UNIVERSITY.
vuyHE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE BOARD OF
Trustees of University, will be held at the Execu
tive Office in this City, WEDNESDAY, the first day OF
CHAS. MANLY. Sect,y.
Raleigh Nov S, 1883. std
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MISCELLANEOUS

N1URSE WANTED.-A GIRL SOME 10 OR II
~ wears Of age. One from the country preferred. Lib
eral price paid. Enquire at this Office
Nov 4 1855 S9-lt.
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Phillips Manual of Plane and Spherical
O0nnmotPv.

a MANUAL OF PLANE AND SPHERICAL L
"A Trigonome,ry, with of its Applications; BY
Charles Phillips A. M Professor of Civil Engineering
the University of North Carolina.
For sale by
W. L. POMEROy
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DANIEL O,DONNELL,
PRACTICAL. PLUMBER AND GAS FILTER,
STREET,
lone door above Nes0 Custom House)
Richmond. Va,
re PREPARED TO FIT UP DWELLINGS.
CHuRcHEs HorELs &c, with WATER and GAS, and
80 n h.na all kinds of articles in the above line, viz:
SS,rTox.pv w ASH STANDS, BLOCK TIN PIPE,
n;,b Marble Tum GALVANIZED IRON PIPE,
d w. Tuns SuowrR BArBs LIFT and FORCE PUMPS,
ran,n Ro,, pus HYDRAULIC RAMS,
~ - 1,,'.v-s All kinds of Brass Cocks
Tn.nrw R.xcrps and PLATED Work,
Sn.- + % Az and IsAnPIpE GAS FIXTURES, &c.
~ rL dane m reasonable terms and ard,rGnteG to
giue satistaction usu,,;.s 9th or
" RrnyyscssWRev. D.. y Thos. E. Skinner. Briggs Dodd,
and VIM. Percival Architect, Raleigh o..
rB- All orders left with Messrs. Briggs Dooo Puno-
tualIy attended to. Iz,v
June A. lSa2. " A''
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SOUVENIRS OF TRAVEL, BY MADAME OC-
- TAVIA WALTON LEVERT,
For Sale by
W. .POMEROY.=
Raleigh, Dec 1s. ll2-
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Weeklies! MonthIies!! QuarterliesI!!
WEEkLIEs
HTARPERS WEEKLY for Nov. 9th; s
Ii GLEASON'S LINE OF BATTLESHIP for Nov 9Th;
LITTLES LIVINi! AGE.
MoNrHL1Es.
RUSSELiS MAGAZINE; ..-1.5 -
ECLECTIC MAGAZINE;
BLACKWOOD'S MAGAZINE;
HARPER'S MAGAZINE;
GODEYS LADY'S BOOK.
QUARrERLIEs.
NORTH AMERICAN REVIEW for October. .,rg .s.s
For sale by -.-.-E Il
Raleigh N. c., Nov. 8, 1855. So
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ID EvIsED CODE, PRICE q 90. POSTAGE
IL 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. keeps also constantly hand Jones' Digest,
Eaons Forms lredell Executors and Law Books gem
orally particularly those required be read for County
and Superior Court License.
January II, 1855. IL
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TRUSTEES SALE.
II SHALL. ON THURSDAY THE llTH DAY OF NO
q VEMBER NEXT before the Court House door in the
City of Raleigh, sell all the right, title and interest OF
Thomas R. Fentress in and to certain OF Fayetteville
Street in said City. conveyed to the undersigned by said
Fenress by deed OF the sh October 1885, in trust for
tain purposes.
TERns:-G1sh.
@. BUSBEE, 7rustee.
October 90, 1858. Std.
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WILLIAM j. SAUNDERS,
ATTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR AT LAW.
Raleigh, N. c.,
viii promptly attend to any business intrused to his care
IN the Courts of this and adjoining Counties or with me
Executive other departments of the State
June -, 1885, 52-
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VUNHE UNDERSIGNED has for sale several barrels best
Il PEACH AND APPLE BRANDY, from two
years old. Also,
~ Barrels best Apple Vinegar; and
10 Barrels best Sweet Cider just from the Press.
SETH JONES.
Pomona Oct. 90, 1858. s7-3t
W Register copy three times.
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HECTOR DAVIS,
AUCTIONEER AND COMMISSION MERCHANT,
For Sale of Negroes,
FRANKLIN ST., RICHMOND, VA.
SELLS NEGROES BOTH PUBLICLY AND
- privately and pledges his best efforts to obtain the
highest market prices.
He has and commodious Jail, where he will board
all Negroes intended for his sales at 81 cents per day
May 27 1858. 4a-u
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VXTIIL BE DISPOSED OF AT PRIVATE
w SALE several plantations and near the Yadkn
River and N. Railrad particularly adapted to the cu
ture of Cotton and Tobacco.
One of the places is finely improved and is first
location for Physician. Apply to
JNO. A. BRADSHAW.
Salisbury, N. c.
October so, 1858. SS-4t
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ID HISTORY, The Teachings Of the Holy Scrip
ures and the practice and teaching of the Christan
Church every Age succeeding The Apostolic, compared
in relation the subjects and modes Of Baptism; By the
Rev William Hodges, A. H. Rector Of Trinity Church.
Coyngton, Kentucky.
W. L. POMEROY.
Raleigh, N. c., July 10 1858. ... l.
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PUBLIC SALE.
an THURSDAY, 18TH DAY OF NOVEMBER NEXT
u at the Forest Paper Mills, will sell at Public Auc
tion credit of six months all of the interest in sale
Company belonging the estate of the late Thomas Miller
late Of Granville county.
S. S. ROYSTER, Admir-.
October 90, 1885, Std.
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"EBSTER'S DICTIONARY.-THE ENTIRE
w work unabridged in volume. crown quarto, of
i5s pages containing all the matter Of Dr. Webser's
original work. his improvements up TO the time of bis
death and thoroughly revised by Professor Chauncey
A. Goodrich Of Yale College
For sale by
w. L. POMEROY.
Rnleioh March 1854 ot-
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E,rencn e1oouS.


HINTZE2uU pieces wide, warranted fast colors at
" l2H cents always sold ~ IS yard. Also A
second mourning chinizts at Ia cents. ri
EL0UPlNE'S BEST ALL WOOL DE LAME at 3T5S cents
per yHTh.
LAWNS-The very best quality which to sell at IS
low as OK Sts IL yard.
gHALLY DE LAINEs-Plain and figured, the very finest
plain At ~ cents, and figured ut 25 cents yard.
lOMBRr- GRAPE EESpAC4SE-25 pieces beautiful styles
and rOlOTs, very low price,
.. oMgRE BAGEeE so pieces worth so cents for only
cheap.
Black SILK rich lustre, - inch wde only 66
per Yard sold last season at 81 per yard.
Ehe Greatest BurEnin Vet.
will sell superior SILK ROBES of 20 yards each same
quality sold last from $2j 800 For only
$!5 apiece. challenge any merchant possessing
Judgment about silks, 10 deny that these Robes
sold half their value Also superior article GLORED
POULTDE ROBES a DULLES, side stripes, very de-
Srable colorS aud de igus and will be sold at bargain
They are Of recent Importation Of large New York
retail aud were bought below importers cost
fancy Silks, very handsome and cheap
1OOBAREGE, LAWN C1ALLT ROBES, both side stripes
and double skirts Barege Robes 2O yds each
last season for $40, will sell for s.. ChalIy Robes
excellent STYLE very cheap Fine only One
Dollar aud Fifty Gents apiece; at ALEX. nEYMAN's,
/ Mai
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1858-07-24

Arrest Of a .SuRposSl Nurderer.-A man
named Warren. fortune teller, was arrested
yesterday by officers Wickham and Hawley,
upon suspicion of being the perpetrator of the
recent horrible murder at Cork's Run, near
Pittsburgh. His general appearance answered
the description of jacob, the man who it has
been ascertained is the real murderer. Warren
brought witnesses to prove shat the susT icions
were unjnst-that he had been, and is still, a
permanent resident of Pittsburgh. Aid. DUTY,
before whom Warren was taken, discharged
him from custody.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1858-07-24
FROM UTAH


ST. LOUIS, July 2S-Leavenworth dispatches
of tue 2Gth, per U. S. Express to Bonneville,
say the Express which left TT. Leavenworth on
the I'd, with orders for Gcn'l Harvey to halt aud
await instructions from Washington, has re-
turned. Hmney was overtakcn fifteen miles
cast OF tie crossing Of Smith Fork Of Platte
river on tile Sth inst. The Gen. intended to go
To Ash Hollow to meet the principal Chiefs aud
considerable body of Cheyennes, who, being
aware Of the presence OF Harvey i'll their coun.
Try, were dcSiious Of holding council with him
Tor the purpose of renewing their assurances of
friendship toward the whites.
Troops aud mains all getting along well al
though the latter are somewhat delayed by high
water. Col Mays column vas met on the 9Th
near Olalam's Bluff. Col. Moirisom's above
Plum Greek on the 10th. Col Sumner in camp
near Fort Kenrliey ON the ll,h Majors Eu,ely
-addsWhitings columns lear Little Blue on the
18th.
Several parties burnt out by the late fire have
commenced rebuilding Vigorous means are
being taken to organize fire department =
Some OF the apparatus arrived this morning.
This is the hottest day of the season. Mer-
curry risen to 9Oe ateight O'Clock and 1909 at
noon in the shade.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1858-07-24

Dcath By Dr0@ning.-Janes Maddox. son OF
Thomas Maddox, who resides; near Pa,kersburg,
was drowned in the Ohio river one day last week
The deceased had been working in the harvest
field, during the day, and about four O'Clock in
the afternoon he repaired, with others, to the
liver to battle. After swimming out into th,.
current, at the request Of one of his companions.
he allowed himself to sink to the hottom. to SIC
hov deep the water was, and Immediately after
came up, aud wi ing the water from his face.
struck out for the shore. He was then observed
To be sinking. and soon went down, for the last
time. lie had been working very hard dnrng
the day, aud it is supposed, that, going into the
water in heated state, he was taken with
cramp upon striking the cool water of the
channel
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ARRIVAL OF THE STEAMER AMERICA.

{, ,,.. H.. Isl. 90 srtsU Hr ....tg.
9@Spf tso"N' July n Nj s.ea!nsp
a Tt' ''ie nus psSGu
a''s NJ, oNs laier
S ~ ~ On s' nv.
L;,i nc A10use u S0nn0"S i'AN passeo Tue tno'a
ON. ,r.,..,,,.,, ,o,,,,o;, a.. -. ia
.,.'i - au
oeeIs lsel lot MI u pTIt's c5us
etS l.4'I tie eo'.s! Vi S'i"S ne olocAaue ol
No1S $50, q. " T9
- ~" NM ~ Iesatu
W tile [1'i''''''o "Pu Ss sne aSa-
iiGlh!l" mas no. Net 70 Queenstown
SS".', % - "i
VI i"SVg .I'lSn usatnss Mexico.
ine i ls Va NoruS P"sseu the DE" ON
u iIT,l i.I So .'lal'. &C.; ~
i'e oili t'i1 Vi view
NSle ' PhsSsu Seco"u Fe"otis al Tue A1"uSe
% II y o .'ll'' 'l,,,.. ,., a. ...
Vas = S,ploatu III
- S.'S r, r ToegS
T. 0t,"'N ~ IVH' ~ "'sss'Pt; nc ANi"Sa'@
mau 'nhen III con- anu was Icauy 'or sea ugaIIl'
ne uliSTi'',S VI tle AtuntS 0oiii'
tany WI IelGIlIe upon AIuIe pans Oh. t t,'e
"rl!yal OF Tue tAsa,le,'i'on' llcr report OF INC
~ oos'ueteu i"Po' '"''' oeloie toN''s
'uI I tlleI A'tloll.
~ was eenStamy GSueVSu out not YET 9ilciai-
" announced Ihat 0neen victoria would visit
did not attend the Naval ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS s' " QUO
The Paris Conferences wore drawing IN n
close
e'G T6e Bank of France had increased in specie
d,,rinT, H." ~ ~ ~, o,,,o,,1t ~ a;,.btanr,
"G in5s , os rnn o.' 10 Tue amount Oh e'n'se"
LoxnoN MoNEy NApYrr-Consols closed Mt
q5 8.sa1G1
The Io" bullion in tbo Rank Of ENGLAND has do.
crc,sed e590 OoO dmrinr, tho week
I've T,TEppoo,,' .Tnly 9tb6Cotton opcned Mt nm
advance Of l.l6al Sd, but subsequently the
advance was almost lost. The sales for the
week are estimated at 10000 bales, including
! 500 to spectators and the same amount for
texport; sales to- day (Friday) amout to 5000
bales, spectators and exporters taking 1000.
The market closed dull ut the following quota
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1858-07-24
FROM WASHINGTON.

july 23.-Despatches from Utah to 18th Of
June were received to-day by the department..
Among the documents is Gov. Cummings
pardon and peace proclamation to the inhubi-
tants of Utah.
An officer of the army writing from Wash
ington Territory, in relation to Col Steptoe's
defeat, says that the route eastward and north
ward of ColrilIo is now virtually bIockaded,
that no one can cross Snake river; that it will
require force ten times as large as is now there
before peace can he restored
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1858-07-24
FROM KANSAS.

ST. LOUIS, July 23.-Ihe Kansas Herald
says Gen. Calhoun has issued certificates of
election TO all those elected under the Lecompt-
on Constitution. The Free State members from
Leavenworth county received certifcatcr, which
gives that party majority in both branches of
the Legislature. The returns for State officers
will be mude to the Legislature, in whose hands
the whole subject rests. The Herald exhorts
the people to vote for the ordinance and settle
the question without further strife or agitation.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1858-07-24

AmoDg the other marvel$ of this marvellous
year, says the Wcllsburg H,,ald, n,ny he noted
the fact of the rust attacking and nearly running
the oats,-SometEing, we believe, heretofore un-
heard Of 1t has heretofore ranged among the
numerous enemies of the wheat crop, contming
itself to the destruction f that grain; but thi,
season whole fields Of oats are said to be as bud
~ struck with rust as ever wheat was known
to be- The consequence will lie an increase
in the price Of the article ifthe failure is gen,
cr=l.
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ARGUS please copY.l
BUSINESS NOTICES.

Tonic!-Every one, at times, feels the neces-
sity of some restorative of tho vital powers,
depressed by mental or bodily exhaustion. In
such conditions let every one, instead of flying
to the alcoholic or medicinal stimulans, which
must be followed by depression equal to their
excitement, reinvigorate his deranged system by
the natural tonic clements of the Peruvian
Syrup. In DySentery and similar complaints Of
the summer season, the Peruvian Syrup has
proved remarkable preventative and cure
+. Backing, Agent, Apotheca No. 81 Monroe
street.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1858-07-24

Beaten at he' own Game.-A lady, not long
since, commenced suit in the common please
comt at Rnycnna, Ohio, for $4,000 damages for
a breach Of marriage contract. The defendant
answered that he had agreed to marry, that he
never refused, and was Willing to comply with
lis contract He got license and n justice of
tic peace; he went to the gtrl's residence and
teudered himself The lady wanted time to
think the matter over, aud finally concluded to
dismiss the cnso and pay. all costs.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1858-07-24

Distressing Suicide.-We regret to announce
that Vim: Limerick, carpenter, who resided on
Clay street, and was ell known in all parts of
the ,ity, hung himself yesterday morning at q
O'clock, at his residence. The event las sur.
priSed and shocked the whole community. as
no rea ,unable cause can be assigned tor the
rash act. He had been unusua ly quiet aud
distracted iur some time, particularly 50 on
Thursday. On yesterday morning he arose a>
usual and went down stairs to build fire.
About quarter of an hour afterwards his wife
found him suspended by the neck to the stair
case ii corpse. He had tied cotton handkcr-
chief about lis neck, attached it t. the stair
post about three or four fccthigh from the floor,
and must have laiu down in order to choke
himself to death. Considering all the circum-
stances Of the case, it is one Of the most re-
ma,kable suicides on record. Coroner Day
summoned jury, and the verdict was that the
dec, aScd came to his death by hanging himself
by the neck with a handkerchief attached to the
railing Of the stairs, in his own house"
Mrs. Limerick testified that upon retiring to
bed in the evening, the deceased took the large
handkerchief with him. Upon being asked
what lie intended to do with it, he replied that
lie wanted 10 wipe the perspiration from his
face. lie lay restless upon his bed, aud did not
go 10 sleep until about one o'clock. He wa>
about fifty -onc years of age, and had always
cljoyed the respect and confidence of the COM
munity.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1858-07-24
RIVER AND WEATHER.

LouIsvILLE, duly 23.--Ihe river is falling
Rain last night aud this morning, which will
probably occasion further rise. Weather
cloudy. Mercury 60.
PlTTsBrheu, July 2S.-River feet by metal
mark, falling Weather clear and cloudy at in
tervuls Mercury 80.
ClNcTNNATr, July 23.-Riyer fallen Is inches
in the last "a hours. Has been raining the last
II hours-now clearing up. Thermometer rs.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1858-07-24
NEW YORK MARKET

JuLY 23.-Flour firm, saless7JOO bbIs: State
has improved sc, sales at 81, l5a8 20; Ohio 81
75a5,U6; Southern Sc higher, sales So, Road, 80.
Wheat advanced, but quotations are nominal,
salesof 5000 bus. at 1a2c advance. Corn dull.
Pork firm at SIT for mess Whisky steady.
Stocks dull and lower.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1858-07-24
POSTER DEPARTMENT..

Our facilities for POSTER PRINTING, either plain or col.
ored be exceedin the city we prepared
all kinds Of Posters for Theatres Concerts Merchants
Others with pronptness and at cheaper rates. better
than any other establishment in the city.
vince any of this fact.
orders from the country for any Kind printing will
meet with attentions the lowest
large and well selected stock Papers, Cards. Inks
etc. having been purchased for Cash. in the Eastern cities
confident ts guarantee to customers
satsaron regards the catness, accuracy
promp,ness with which tleit work will he done.
r mnr2-ss DIV CASPBEI.l.& M'DERMor.