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VX7ISIlING TO REMOVE SOUTH OFFER FOR
w sale my valuable plantation NINE OAKS. on which
! reside, containing ONE THOUSAND and TWO ACRES
of LAND lying both sides of Flat Greek Immediately
the road from Wiamsborough Oxford The location
is highly desirable one being elevated and beautiful and
in ghborhoOd provcrbal for its healhulness morality
and int igence No effort my part has been spared TO
being excellent repair and high of Improvement
offers unusual inducements farmers 1t is in an accessi-
bic region of country, being in and half miles of
Wiliamsb"rough miles from Townsville Depot on
the Roarcke Valley Railroad and miles from the town
of Henderson, on the Raleigh and CASTOR Railroad
About hundred will set in clover; about five
hundred cleared and admirably adapted the produc.
gna growth of the first qu lty and could be made 10
produce the very best Tobacco There is fine young Ap-
pie and Peach Orchard attached the premises which is
IN a very Furnishing condition
The Improvements inferior to in the States there
being all the ouhoses necessary for CARRYING on MI ex
enslve aIn large wheat granery just completed and
Tobacco barns sufficiently large TO fifty Thousand lbs
of Tobacco The dwelling house is u two story cdifce
continuing thirteen above and two in the basement
has been recently paled with heart spiked pngs There
is neat oficc in the yard There about twenty good
springs the plantation, four within hundred yards
Of the dwelling
will also sell my stock, consisting of about thirty head
of CATTLE about hundred and thirty head of hogs of
which seventy t'ening hogs and rty head of sheep
OF an improved stock
Persons in want of desirable farm would do well to ex-
anime the premises such plantation is seldom offered
for sale. Terms made easy to suit the purchaser.
For further information address,
s. s. COOPER,
Willamsboruugh, Granville County, N. C.
Sept. 90 1853. s4-tf
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Fall Trade Of 1859.
THE SUBSCRIBERS ARE NOW RECEIv.
Il ing their Fal! supplies Of
Drugs, Medicines. Paints, Oils, Dyestuffs. Fan.
cy Goods, Perfumery, &C..
which have been carefully selected in the Northern Mar
kes by of The n to which they invite all inspection
from their friends and The public generally.
PHYSICIANS,
Will find Stock complete. and to those about com.
for less money than they purchase it North as from
our long experience in the business know best the art-
ces and quantities wanted by beginners for this part Of the
country.
COUNTRY MERCHANTS,
We supply with Spices Soda Dyestufs Patent Mcdi
mines, Snnfs, &c, at very small advance New York
prices and request them price stock in this line be-
fore making their purchases.
PAINTS AND OILS
We have given special attention the purchase Of and
having bought them exclusively of the Manufacturers
Cash. will sell them AT such prices cannot fail to please
end would say 10 Cash and short-time purchasers they
will consult their interest by calling before buying
PERTUMERY, &c.
Of the best Foreign and Domestic Manufacture such as
Cologne: kxacS. Pomades. Hair Oils, Sachels Tooth,
Hair aud Nail Brushes. and Druggists Fancy Goods gener-
ally We have the lnrgest and most complete assortment
we have ever had the pleasure to EXHIBIT.
Believing our home Journals sufficient medium for ad-
vertisng We do not think require the aid and did not
get up while North. special Circular prrclaming
"specd and bottom. peterinc that friends and the
community should Judge whether sell as good Articles
and as cheap any other House.
Orders solicited from the surrounding country, which
shall have prompt attention, and be executed with
neiiness and DIES patch
Physicians prescriptions and family receipts compound.
ed at all hours OF the day and night with and accu-
racy.
WILLIAMS HAYWOOD.
RuIa Sapt0 xc
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Assoc1AToN-Ou Baptist friends hereabouts, are
making every arrangement for the accommodation
Of the large concourse of people that is expected to
be present at their annual Association, which will
come off on Saturday the LIST of October, and con-
tinue in session until Monday or Tuesday following
We do not know of place within the State that
possesses better facilities for the accommodation of
the large number of people that generally attend the
Associations than WILLIAMSON, and in this selection,
our friends have done we'll
We hope that the occasion will be characterised
with morality and good behavior on the part of all
who visit the church, and that we may be saved the
trouble of noticing anything like disrespect or
becoming actions on the part Of any during the
occasion : Williamston Banner.
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THE NORTH CAROLINA sTANDARD WEDNESDAY SEPT o. 1870

brother turn against brother. Look not into the
troubled past but press forward, and the great EN-
pre- State will emerge into the golden sunshine of
with burdens will look up to the clear sky and
know that he is no more to be borne down nv lava.
ton and registration Let us then stand to our
guns Let there be no clique here, no faction there.
to build up or break down. But where the Demo.
cratic party is be there. When the Democratic
drum BEATS respond to its call And let me, in
closing, assure you, that whenever can be of SER
vice, there you will find me. You may have some
among you who can do you better service, but not
one Who will rise up earlier in your cause or retire
LATER Immense applause.f
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TIL E NJ A II X E rs.
FAYETTEVILLE MARKET

SEPT. IF, IS05.
COTTON-We reduce quotations since last Saturday
sales were made Wednesday at .S" afterwards at
and y and on Friday at II cents for good quality
FLOUR-The receipts since Saturday last have been
large and prices have steadily declined sales were made
on Friday at $50 for Super and lots reported to
have changed hands at less figures Market well supplied
SPTS TURP-The arrivals since Saturday last have
been light and the market has ruled firm sales the early
part of the week at 3ga and A. afterwards 4n1c and
on Friday at Al cents and several small lots reported
to have been sold at higher figures
BACON Has met with ready sale during the week.
LARD Market well supplied, change in price.
CORN-Not much arriving this week, no change in
prices u,Otiniun.
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THE OLD NORTH STATE, FOREVER.
OOk HERE, FRIENDS AND FELLOW-CITlZENS.
u a will You buy the noble STATE OF NORTH.CARO.
LiNAs If So send to the subscribers subscribe the
County Agent for this
New, Large and Magnificent Map,
And you will get the whole State, with her Rivers. Rs.
r."ds. 90 d, Copper, Lead Iron and Coal Mines and all
the Cities. Towns and Villages. her noble Mountains and
Springs, and her Fields and Flowers
If You want this GOLDEN PRIZE, now is the time
Map feet by five Border views of the State House
Insane ASYLUM, Chapel Hill, Male and Female Colleges
&c. &c. one of the cheapest and best Maps published
PEARCE & BEST,
Hillsboro,, n C. 1885,
AGENTS WANTED for Every County in the State.
Terms liberal. Apply as above
81 Editors Throughout the State copying this adver-
tisement six months and noticing it editoraly shall be
entitled to a copy of the Map
July !, 1889 59-w&sw6m
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Later from Europe.

Ldtef from Europe
The latest intelligence is to the 10Th instant from
Liverpool
The China war renewed and the Chinese
possessed great strength. They prevented the allied
s9uadrons with the Ambassadors, from entering
Pel-ho. Nearly five hundred British were killed
and wounded, and five of the gun boasts were lost
The Allies were forced to retreat
1t is reported that the American Ambassador
reached Perkin unmolested.
The feed pipe. castings to one of the Great East
ems tunnels had exploded with terrific violence,
killing five fireman, and wounding others. The
ships machinery was uninjured
LIVERPOOL, Sept. 14.-Cotton sales days 1s. 900
bales, closing dull. Prices easier but unchanged
Some authorities report decline of /.
The Manchester market opened quiet and closed
firm.
Flour firm at Cd. advanced-Wheat advanced two
pence, with better demand. Corn quiet and steady
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$500 REWARD.
STATE OF NORTH.CAROLINA.


PROCLAMATION by his ExcelIency JOHN w.
ELLIS, Governor of N. e.
" HEREAS. 1t has been represented to me that J. j.
w BOON, atias RICHARDSON. Il tree negro late of
1hs county Of Nash stands charged with the murder of
Gh1AS Vlth late of said county and that the said Boon
4Nas hlchardSnn IS fugitive from JUSTICE and hath
capped beyond the limits of the State.
Now, therefore, to the end that the said Boom alias
hchards" may be arrested and brought to trial for his
sid offence 90 hereby issue This my Proclamation. offer
ing reward of ss'0 for his apprehension and delivery to
the Sheriff of the county of Nash.
DESCRIPTIONS:
Boon is e5 years of age. in height feet or inches
weighing about in lbs HIS coplexion very light and
lie VIII probably attempt to pass white man His ewes
and hair are dark the latter is thick and bushy-s
T'her quickly pnouncng Of his words ndistinctly
he lurking it is thought in the vicinity of Nichols De-
pot s. G. and will no doubt give his name us Richardson
H. ST. Given under my hand and the Great Seal of the
State this the 25th day Of Sept, A. d. 1859
JOHN W. ELLIS.
By the Governor,
GRAHAM Dawes
Private Sccretcry.
september ~, 1919. 84-w&sw6t.
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WILMINGTON MARKET.

. SEFT. n, 1893.
TUPENTINE-Advanccd 10 cents yesterday, with
sales of 45' bbls ut $3 10 for virgin and yellow dip per
$50 lbs None market this morning
SPTS. TuRP.-Saes Yesterday Of 700 Lbls at 43 CENTS
and ido extra bbls at A cents per gulon No sales
this morning.
ROSlN-Saes Yesterday of $40 bbls. Pale at g. and
1,0oO do No. at ~ >" to *3 81 per Dbl in quality
No transactions reported in other artices.-oourndl.
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OFFIClAL.
NOTICE TO MARINERS.
No. 49,
Cape Lookout. Lighthouse, Coast of North.
arOlina.

LIGHT
ARTIFICIAL INFORMATION HAS BEEN RECEIVED
" at this Office from Captain W. H. e. Whiting corps
of engineers United States army, that the lighthouse
at Cape Lookout has been completed.
The tnwer is The trrstum of cune Il is built of brick
and is surInounted by an iron lantern painted black.
color of the tower is red and the focal plane is LOG
feet abuve the level of the
The keepers dwelling. which part of the old tower
is painted in red and white horizontal stripes.
The tilt minatng apparatus is catadoprc Fresnel lens
of the first order, Showing rtd light Of The natural color
which should be visible in ordinary weather distance of
o. nautical miles.
The position of this lighthouse given by the Coast
Survey, is:
Latitude 81 degree 81 minutes 20 seconds north.
Longitude rs degree 81 minutes seconds of Green.
vch.
The newlgthouse will be lighted for the first time at
sunset Tuesday, the first day of November next and
will be kept burning during that and every night thereafter
until further orders.
By order of the Lighthouse Board:
W. b. FRANKLIN Secretary.
TREASURY DEPARTMENT.
Office Lighthouse Board, Sept 10, 1859.
September 26, 1889. 8+St.
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AGRICULTURAL FAIRs-For the benefit of those
who desire to know, we give the time of meeting of
some of the State and County Fairs:
The N. c. State Fair will be held the 18TH 10Th,
goth and Dist of October, at Raleigh Hon. D. Out
law is to deliver the address,
The Mecklenburg Fair will be held the Goth, 9th
and 2Sth of October, at Charlotte Hon. d. NJ
Barringer is to deliver the Address
The Cumberland County Fair is to be held at
Fayetteville the I'd, Sd and 18th of November, and
VIM. W. Holden, Esq., is to deliver the Address.
The South-Carolina State Fair will be held on the
9th, 9th, 10th and 18th of Now at Columbia. Hon.
Mr.. Woodward is to deliver the Address.
The Virginia State Fair is to be held in Peters
burg IN the early part Of November the exact time
we do not know.
Several of our contemporaries speak of their coun-
ty Fairs but do not mention the time of meeting.
We are glad to notice that increased interest in
these gatherings is being manifested all over the
State.-Ch0rlOtte Democrat.
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The UNIVERSITY OF THE SoUTu-Many of our
readers that ten of the Southern Docesses
OF the Episcopal Church have wisely undertaken to
establish first class University on scale as extern
sive as the European institutions. The location
selected is very eligible. A writer in the Journal
Of Commerce gives some interesting information
concerning the SITE 1t is on the Cumberland Pla-
teau, Tennessee, and selected for its elevation and
salubrity. princey domain of 10000 acres has
been secured for the Institution which is traversed
by the railway Of the Sewanee Mining Company,
and embraces every variety of scenery. More than
hundred springs have been discovered bursting
from under the sandstone cap which overlays this
part of the plateau.
During the last twelve months over $4OO, 900 have
been secured for the endowment of the Universe.
ty, private individuals subscribing largely. It is
thought that not less than 81 600 OOO will be secu-
red during the ensuing year.
Operations, it is stated will be actively commenc-
ed early next year. but the interest of the fund rails
ed will only be used It is further stated that it is
by considered as restricted to the religious
body under whose patronage it is created but as a
great institution designed to benefit the whole South
and to raise the standard of education throughout
our whole country.
The idea is that it is better to concentrate all the
efforts in establishing this noble institution of learn
ing rather than employ the means in erecting local
institutions.
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OCEAN HOUSE.

is HOUSE Is MOST CONVENIENTLY 10.
Gated for passengers being directly the corner of
re TWO principal streets within sight Of the general Dc.
Ut and Steamboat Wharf
AN OMNIBUS
ways in attendance convey passengers and their bag.
'ge to the House free Of charge.
K. j. WHITE, Proprietor.
September IT, 1859. Slim.
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New BAPTIST CHURcH.-On Sunday last the new
Baptist Church in Raleigh was opened for services.
The building is very imposing one, and reflects
much credit on the architect Mr.. WIN. Percival,
formerly of Richmond 1t is of the decorated Eng
fish style of architecture and consists of nave so
by 4S feet inches in the clear, with side wings in
transcept FORM in which are the stairs leading to
the galleries and entrances to the several floors of
the building In the centre of the main front is
tower Of % feet square On this is handsome bel
frey of wood finished with four gables and pinnaclcs
on the corners, and surmounted with lofty spire
100 feet from the ground. The tower is the main
entrance approached by double flight of steps of
sandstone Over the doorway is beautiful rose
window with rich stained glass; and at each side of
the tower, fine pointed arched windows of large d.
mansions Over the side entrances are double lancet
windows. All of the windows arc of stained glass,
in diamond shaped panes, and lead easement sash
All the walls are finished with offset buttresseS.-
The whole building is trimmed with a handsome
brown sandstone, procured from quarry in Orange
county, N. c. The basement floor is 6S by At feet
IL feet pitch The main floor above is separated
longtudnally into two divisions having three aises
one in the centre and one on each side. On this
floor there is room to seat 600 persons The gal
leries are supported by square cluster columns and
the several bays spanned by fiat arches. The fronts
are finished with deep sunk Gothic PANEL work.
with pointed heads to each PANEL They will seat
300 persons. The ceiling is in the form of low
pointed arch rises ~ feet from the main floor, and
is divided by arched ribs resting on hammer beams
and corbels in the side walls between each window
The vestibule is finished with groned arch and
Gothic centre. The whole building is lighted with
gas-Richmond Examiner
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PETERSBURG MARKET.

REPORTED BY n N. MARTIN, BROTHER CO.
SErr. "a. 1888
and the market active, with further i'm
prvemen i'll prices especially the better grades of leaf
COTTON-The receipts yet very light, and the
ket has not fairly ened We quote prime nomnaly
WHEAT-There is active enquiry for wheat of prime
quality while inferior and damp samples are dull and
changed We note sales of prime red at Il 90 do white
81 3o fair to good 81 "a 81 ~; common 80 to 81 TO-
Receipts are considerably fallen off
CORN.Sales to-day at SO cents Receipts very light
COTTON YARNS-Rocky Mount, N. c., assorted Nos
to -, at l9c., on months time.
BACoN-fhere is good demand and with advance
OF cent in Cincinnati prices higher and we now quote
Cincinnati bacon at $685. for shoulders and IL al llL
for sdes-stock here light.
FLOUR-We quote extra superfne 81, superine s611SS.
cents per Dbl less. City i" family" IS.
Exchange on New York IS per cent.
CLOVER SEED For the last crop we quote @7
SUGAR-A fair demand, and prices are about e lower
-Express.
NORFOLK MARKET
REPORTED EXPRESSLY N. c. "srANDARp'
BY M'PHEETERS GHISELIN
Wholesale Grocers Foraoardina d. Commssion Me,nban,
SEPT a. 1859.
FLO UR-We have still to report light receipts of flour
from N c. We note sales during the week of few hun
dred bills City Mills s. F. at *ss for shipment. We make
range of quotations for New N. C. at $55; for s. f.
$5A@6; for Extra S614@61z.
COTTON-The market is firm but active at 1l11@1lIAc
for mddling: Stock small and receipts light.
NAVAL STORES-Sprits Turpentine in fair demand
@375 Tar dull at 81 80.
DRIED FRUIT-Receipts light and demand good at
81 IS for Apples, and IS 5i@S rs for Peaches.
LlME-ThOmastons is very scarce, last sales by cargo at
GROCERIES-We have no special change to note in
prices. COffees firm under the advance.
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M OTICE.-I HAVE LOCATED PERMANENTLY
~ at Godsboro, N. c. at which place correspondents
will hereafter please address me-
JNO. A. AVERITT
September 26, 1859. 39-w4t
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LAND FOR SALE.

LAND FOR SALE.
TIME SUBSCRIBER OFFERS FOR SALE, IN THE
IL County of LenOir, desirable and healthy location
situated the South side of Neuse river the main road
from kinston TO White Hail. IL miles above Kinston and
miles below White Hail. Said tract contains 100 acres
with dwelling house and all other necessary buildings
Any person wishing to view the premises will please call
upon the present occupant Mr. Constantine Whitfield who
will take pleasure in showing it to them For further par
tcuars address the subscriber at Comfort Post Office
Jones County, N G.
J. H. JONES'
September 49, 1889. ss-wst
CLERK WANTED l-.-.r. =.
WYE WISH TO EMPLOY AN ACTIVE YOUNG
w man, well acquainted with the Dry Goods business
and who is good salesman.
Testimonials as to qualification and good moral charac
ter required.
MCGEE 4 WILLIAMS.
Raleigh, Sept. 49, 1859. SIT.
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Y\HlS FINE BAND, CONSISTING Or TWELVE, is
composed purely of North-Caroinians with the ex-
cephon oil their director Programmes of each Concert will
appear every mornng will each be entirely different
The highest species Of Classic Serenade and Military Mu
SIC VIII he rendered with the Brass Instruments and the
most pleasing new and chase music of the lyric and dance
order with stringed instruments alternately. Slight re-
freshments will be handed round each evening These
Promenade Concerts will form select assembly and pleas
ing reunion embracing the elements of the conversation
party and the Ball, without being either
Tickets to be had at the Hotels from any of the
band' VINO will be fund at the Marlborough House.
Price OF Tic ets 81 so each, to admit gentleman and
by lady.
N b. The Band will give free concert of light music
from clock NJ till supper tiae in the vcrandah of
the Marlborough H,use
September rs, 1859. s4-td.
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HE WEEKLY CONSTITUTION. WASHINGTON. D. C.
We would earnestly invite the attention of our
democratic friends drought the Union to the sceey
edition Of our paper, which we publish every Satur
day morning, and which has already met such
marked and fattering success. The " Weeklv Con-
ssatutton" large and beautifully printed sheet
combining the advantages of political and family
newspaper. 1t is made up of the most important
editorial articles which are published in our daily
lssue Will contain during the session of Congress
careully-prepared abstracts of the proceedings of
both houses furnishes authentic information Of the
proceedings OF the various departments of the Gov
ernncnt Tor obtaining which we have peculiar fac-
ties; all patents issued are published, in full; all
changes IN, or discontinuances Of post offices re-
gulary appear; and contains besides, large amount
OF well-selected miscellaneous news together with
the latest markets and Geographic intelligence do
nestle and foreign. The sabbath Reading" pub
llshed in the Duly of Saturday evening is regularly
transferred to the Weekly, and this is highly in
terestng feature of the paper and meets with great
favor Nothing of sectarian character is admitted
into this department
With desire to bring before the people the prin-
cpes and measures of the democratic party, and at
the same time furnish them with an acceptable neacs
journal, we offer the paper at price barely suff-
clent to ray the cost of paper printing and packing
The terms are as follows: For one copy, 50 per
annum; three copies for So five copies for IS; ten
copies for SIS; twenty ccpies sent to one address,
go Subscriptions may commence at any time
Daily paper SO per annum; semi-weekly, 81 per
annum. Democrats, put your shoulders to the Wheel
push on the column, and it will not be long, We trust
until you will enable to circulate at least hun
dred thousand copies weekly of this great paper.
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RALEIGH NURSERIES,!
THOMAS CARTER.
SUCCESSOR TO .... 3D.
HAMILTON Il RTER,
Continues the business of the above Establishment in all
its various branches.
Being in daily connection with all the Railroads, can
forward ...-
. Trees and Plants,
with safety and despatch to any part of the country
~ Catalogues on application. 81
Raleigh, N. c., Sept 26, 1858. s4-lm.
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NIGHTLY ATTRACTION.
PROMENADE CONCERTS
EVERY NIGHT OF THE rA1R
FROM TILL IL O'CLOCK,
W. H. NEAvE, Musical Director.

dall Of the Methodist Female Seminary,
By THE SALISBURY BAND
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ERESH ALE, a. t,F hr q
IL On draft, inst received at the 0,s
OAK CITY HOUSE,
Raleigh, July IL, 1859. el-ytw&sV.
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DRUGS AND MEDICINES

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