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*Twenty-one Senator's and seventy representatives
are known to be openly for secession in the event of
Lincolns election to the Presidency. The Legisla-
ture will not meet until next fall, unless the Cover
nor calls special session. The Convention will
meet in December, and will be for secession by
large majority
ELECTS new Legislature in November, 1860
tTwenty Bell and Everett members were elected
to the Arkansas Legislature in 1860 This is
stronger opposition to the democratic party than
was ever before known in that State.
sWe are unable to give the political classification
of the Georgia Legislature, but on joint ballot the
Breckenridge party has 2OO Bell 80, and Douglas 25
The Mississippi Legislature is politically cas-
sified as follows, viz: Senate-Democrats, 20;
wings, 8; independent /; vacancy, l. House
Democrats, ss; wings, 6; American democrat J.,
and two vacancies The vote for Breckinridge and
Bell will be close.
TSenats-Democrats 25; Union, z; republicans
l. House-Democrats, 30; Union, So; republican, H.
on INC CnD
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HUNTS PHOTOGRAPHIC GALLERY,
RALEIGH, n. c.
PHOTOGRAPHIC PORTRAITS IN
OIL COLORS.
Prices Ranging from $40 to $50.

Prices Nanglng from SXU 10 SSU.
VVIHESE PORTRAITS CAN BE TAKEN FROM DA-
Il guereo;ypes aud Miniatures or frum Life and being
finely finished in Oil CuOrs Canvas, they perfectly
durable and make beautiful Paintings. They be
arged SIZE and such changes alterations may
be desired can be made. Mr.. ANDREWS the Artist who
cnurs these pictures being experienced Portrait Painter
and fine C0orS all who wish finely executed work of
should call at the old established Gallery Fayette
vile Street; Those prelerrng portraits painted from fe
wOuld do well give Mr. A. call Persons having Da-
guereoppes of deceased friends can by giving the color of
the hair eyes and complexion, permanent and life
like portrait Photographs be finished in Water COOrs
Pascc India Ink Crayuns prices ranging from 80
$50. The plain Photograph from e 10 $40 Melaipo
types for Lockets, Cases Rings and Pins Ambroypes
VgnetreS, Neogapbs for sending in letters, &c. taken in
all weathers.
E. HUNT, photographic,
Raleigh, y. C.
March !, is60 lS-ly.
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N NOTICE

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN.
HAVING LOCATED IN THE CITY or RALEIGH
HI take this opportunity to inform the Public gener.
ally that prepared to make contracts for public or
private Buildings any part of the State, the q.
vOrable terms am also prepared TO furnish Granite in
its rough state for building other purposes dressed
10 order in any shape required at reasonable rates.
Orders for Stone addressed to through the Post Of
fee Box 249, left in of James Puttick will
with prompt attention a-,
~ All bills payable to ME Individually. -.r..
THOMAS COATES.
August %, 1860. 67-tJan.l.
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WM. J. SAUNDERS.
QUENT. BUSBEE,
ED. GRAHAM HAYWOOD,
Counsellor and Attorney at Law,

RALEIGH, y. c.,
Will attend the County and Superior Courts Of Wake.
Johnston and Chatham the Superior Courts o New Ham
over and SIMPSON and the Terms of the Federal Courts,
and Supreme Court of OrtbCarolna at Raleigh.
Office the formerly occupied BY the late Hon. WILL
q. Haywood, Jr.
Raleigh, May %. 52-sw.
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when not in takes room than the common
Wash Tub.
II is admirably adapted to the wants of the South
well the NORTH and has failed to please wherever
tired
\ common hand can with and perfect safety 10 the
clothing, wash faster and better than fur WaSIerw0men
can by hand.
Orders promptly filed with Machines having full drec-
tonS fur use by the subscribers who the uhurIzed
agents for the sale Of these great Labor Saving Machines in
the States of Virginia aud North C'arnIina- -
TREADWAY 4 JOHNSON,
IS Sycamore st.
Petersburg Va Sept. Il, lse0. 74-tf
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WILLIAM WATSON.

WILLIAM WATSON.
UPHOLSTERER AND PAPER HANGER,
FAYETTEVILLE STREET,
(Oae Lyoor aiocs the Pot OSfc<,.l
WUAvING JUST LAID IN MY FALL SUPPLY
which will make a very extensive and handsome as
sortment Of CrndS my line Consisting of New Style
DecoIatiuns Gilt Velvet, and Common papers, (s-me very
neat rs low rs roll and Borders maft h. which
| will put up in the npaIest manner. either in town
country. Window Shades, (ornces, C!rain Bands Pic
TasseS Cords &c Lounges Hair, Shuck and Cotton
Mattresses Table Oil Cloths, &c, &c.
Also constantly manufacturing To order my Celebrated
Newly acnied Spring Mattress which for cnmnrt and
durability cannr be beaten. Grateful for the patronage
heretofore received ask continuation of the favors
the Public and promise To make every effort to give salts
faction, both in prices ind work.
WILLIAM WATSON.
Ralc gh \. C., Oct l., 1860 Sim
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d. r. C. NooRE JoHN p BAnNEs
Late of Mississippi. Late OF HALIFAX, N u
MOORE & BARNES,
ATTORNIES AND COUNSEI.LORS AT LAW AND So
LICITORS IN CHANCERY,
NAPoLEoS, DssuA COUNTY, ARKANSAS,
Will practice all the Courts of the State of Arkansas,
and in Bolivar county, Mississippi Will also attend to
the buying of lands paying taxes for nonresdents, DC
All business ntrusted to their will receive prompt
attention. Address,
MOORE BARNES,
Napoleon, Desha County, Arkansas.
Refer TO Hon. H. s. Fooe, Nashville, Tenn; Hon. A. G.
Brown u s s.; Hon W. X. Sebastian, U. ). s.; Hon.
John v. Wright, NJ. G., Washington City, d. c.
December i6 1882 lO7-!y.
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VALUABLE WARREN COUNTY LAND
FOR SALE.

VALUABLE WARREN COUNTY LAND
FOR SALE. --- -.-.ss
VNHE SUBSCRIBER OFFERS AT PRIVATE SALE
the Tract of Land belonging TO the estate Of William
Plummer situated on Rchneck Creek, in Warren county,
N c. about five miles from Warrenton three from Shocco
Springs and adjoining the lands of Messrs Alexander
Jones' Jacob Parker and others The Tract CONTAINS about
in guod condition, and is considered
the best plantations in the county.
Any wishing to buy a small plantation, situated in
healthy country and surrounded By excellent society will
find in this place opportunity. Possession will be
given BY the 10th Of December with the privilege of seed
ing crUp of Wheat this Fall if desired ...
Ny son. Edward Plummer, viii show the land any
desrous Of purchasing and will also give any information
regarding said land.
ELIZA PLUMMER,
Extrx. of William Plummer.
Warrenton, N. c., Sept. H., 1860. 73-G
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THOMPsoN's NEW JEWELRY!
TUE
WASHING MACHINE
AND ATTACHMENT.
Rubbing and Wringing Done Away.

THIS WONDERFUL MA
chine is remarkable fnr the fol-
i"wing qualities. which it is
warranted To possess.
IL does not wear the clothes
und never breaks n button.
1t cleanses thoroughly the
most delicate as well as the
ruu2hest clothing, and rinses
clear
It is perfectly simple. very
strong and durable. aud can
hardly ge, out Of repair.
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PROFESSIONAL & BUSINESS CARDS.
THE LAW COMPREHENSIVE BE-
- tween Mr. Saunders aud myself has been closed.
Persons wishing TO business will please call al
my residence ~
II. W. MILLER.
Raleigh, n c., Sept 25, l560. Tiff
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OAK.CITY
S WIN G. S B A n K

JOHN G. WILLIAMS, CIShier.
DIRECTORS:
DR.. T. D. HoGG, q. 5. Smith,
Q. BUsBEE, j. q. WILLIANs
This Bank is now receiving deposits at the Exchange
Office Of John g. Williams Co.
DISCOUNT DAY, Tuesday.
Raleigh, n. c., Feb II, 1860. 4-h
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Rates of Advertising in Weekly Stan,
THE NEXT CONGRESS.

The First Session Of the NeU or Thirty Serenth
Conqress commences December 8, lS6l-Its erist-
tnee dates from Aarch 4, 1861.
SENATE -.a -r
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WHY STAND YE ALL THE DAY IDLEf
A NY LADY OR GENTLEMAN IN THE UNITED
"A States POS essing frum ST 10 81 erter into
easy and respectable business, by which from s. to $40
per day be realized For particulars address with
stamp) W. X. ACTON CO,
No. 81 (old 4l) North Sixth St., Philadelphia.
September 2s, 1850 7S-6m.
InNHE SUBSCRIBER CAN ACCOMMODATE
II with BOARD twelve 81 xteen members Of the ap-
preaching Legislature -
GEO T. COOKE.
Raleigh, N. c., Sept. 2S, 1850. TIT.
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AUCTION SALES NJ
GALE OFVALUABLE REAL AND PER

YALE OF VALUABLE REAL AND r ~ !,
y SONAL ESTATE, AT PUBLIC AUcrIoN-lECLO-
DING NEGROES, HORSES, CA1ILE fc.-by W.T. VII
tue of deed Of trust executed to me by Jonn Dun,
dore, the 26th day of January, 1885, ana OF
in the Clerks Office of the County Court OF hocklng
ham, shall, Friday, the 17n day OF dag@se meIS,
in the town of Port Republic in said county, at Inc
late residence of said Dundore decd proceed TO SELL
at public auction to the highest bidder the foiiowing
property viz: certain TRACT OF LAND, on the
South East side of South River, opposite the Town OF
Port Republic, and adjoining the lands OF n1epnen
Harnsberger, all cleared. Also, Tract OF w Ood.
land, the side of said river, containing ABOUT
60 Acres adjoining the lands of Palmer, Harris ana
others. @
Also the following no USES AND LOTS, situated
in Port Republic, viz: The House and Lot In wnlcn
Mrs. Eddins resides. A Lot and Stable on bank OF
South River. The House and Lots attached, IN winch
said Dundore resided One Lot containing ONE ACRE
adjoining the lots of N. K. Trout and others The
House and Lot occupied by Jonathan Bateman at the
time of the execution of the deed aforesaid The
sNorth River Mill Seat at the lower end OF said
town. w
Also, the following Negro Slaves, viz: MOTE a
boy about IA years of age MARY seven years OF age
ANN, 81 years old, and her two children.
Also, Cattle, Hogs, Horses, Cows, Farming lmple-
ments of every description, Growing Crops, and
HOUSEHOLD AND KITCHEN FURNITURE.
Terms accommodating and made known on day OF
SALE The title to all the above property is believed
to be unquestionable, but selling Trustee shall
convey only such title is vested in me by the deed
of trust aforesaid. A. b. lRlCk, Trustee.
nj Of 1S6O-tdS.
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COMMISSIONERS SALE OF LAND
~ THREE VALUABLE TRACTS OF LAND.-In
pursuance of decree made by the Circuit Court of
Augusta County, in the of Roudabush, &C., VS..
McNair, &C., the undersigned Commissioners, ap-
pointed for that purpose, will, Tuesday, the 14t
dag of AuguSt next, the premises, at public auc-
ton, proceed to sell two very valuable TRACTS OF
LAND. belonging to the estate of Emanuel Rouda-
bush, decd. One tract contains 252 Acres of ex-
cellent land about ITO of which ceared o
or IL acres of Good Meadow, and the balance well
DWELLING HOUSE, good Barn, and all other ne
cessary out-houses. This tract has an excellent
Spring on it. and is situated on Jennings Branch,
bout one mile below the village of Churchville, in
Augusta county.
Tie other (2nd) tract, lies about one-and-a-half
miles below Churchville at the Junction of Jennings
Branch and Middle River, and contains 1SS Acres,
100 of which cleared and in part rstrate Bottom
Land, and the balance in timber.
Ind on the 23rd of august, next, we will, on the
premises proceed to sell tract 3rd) of land lying
Bath County, on the road leading from Wliamsville
to the Warm Springs, about four miles from the for
and Is miles from the latter place, containing
800 Acres of arabic Land $50 of which cleared,
and 4l8 acres OF Mountain Range.
The improvements on this tract consist OF COM
Portable LOG HOUSE, Barn, DC There is an excel
lent Spring near the house.
IS TERMS $50 much money in hand as will be nee
essary to pay the of suit and SALE and the bal
ance in three equal annual payments from the day OF
sale; the purchaser giving bond and approved secu-
rity and the title retained as ultimate security.
The crop said lands will be reserved to the
tenants who will have the privilege of remaining on
the land until they can gather the same after which
time full possession will be given to the purchaser,
and so much possession will be necessary to put IN
a fall crop will be given immediately:
GEORGE BAYLOR, ror,,rs
WIN. S. H. BAYLOR, ooln
N. B.-Persons desiring to know more OF these
farms can make inquiry of either of the Messrs. Roud
abush, who reside upon them respectively.
July II, 1861 tbs. G.. Il. II w. 3. H. b.
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LIFE INSURANCE.

TINE VIRGINIA LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
i is now fully prepared for business. and the ate
tenon of the public is earnestly called to the import
of its objects This company, under its charter,
divides eghths of its profits every three years,
among the policy holders, thereby giving the assured
the advantages of the mutual SYSTEM with the pledge
of perpetual Capital Stock of 100000 and the adj
ded security that its Stockholders have permanent
dence and economy.
The Charter requires that one-half of the Capital
Stock and Earnings to be invested in Bond and Mort
gage on unincumbered Real Estate worth double the
amount.
The chief object of the company to and in retain
ing at home the immense amount of money which
goes annually from State for Life Premiums to
Northern Companies That money will be loaned to
customers for term of years, at legal interest," and
disbursed in our midst.
Endowments and Annuities granted. Life and
term Policies issueda low rates other good Com
panies. Slaves insured for year, for term of
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AUCTION SALES.
AVERY FINE CULPEPER FARM

A S executars Of John Cooke Green, we shall. IN
n Monday, the 10th day of September, 1860, if fair
il not the next fair day, SELL at public auction at
.sGreenwood, the following tracts of land:
1st. The tract known Greenwood" 1.-THE late
residence of Mr.. Green,) containing 800 Acres
This tract has been for years regarded one of the
finest in this region of country. 1t lies within one
mile of Culpeper Court House, Immediately ON the
Orange and Alexandria Railroad. About 90 acres
in timber, the residue cleared and in high state
of improvement, improved by its late owner with a
view solely to productveness and with no
of selling it. It is divided into seven fields with new
failing water in each flowing to the South giving
to nearly the whole of the land Eastern Southern
and South Eastern exposure 1t is thoroughly drain
ed by open and secret bitches, the latter laid with
stone. The soil is of the gravey, red-vein of Pied.
mont-Virginia finely adapted to the growth of corn
wheat and the various grasses. The improvements
are a large and commodious DWELLING and out
houses of the most substantial character For fert
ty of SOIL facilities to MARKET healthiness and beauty
of location advantages of society," of schools church
es &C., there rarely offered for sale desirable an
estate. 1t could be conveniently divided into three
tracts so as to give abundant supply of never-fa
ing water to each. The purchaser will have the cleo
ton to take another tract ofwOod land situated in the
"Fat Grounds" about one mile distant containing
176 Acres and SO much OF larger tract Of 507 A
ores of wood land also in the sFat Grounds" about
mile further off, as he may choose, at prices to be
made known by us before the sale of "Greenwood."
End. Should the purchaser of Greenwood" elect
not to take the hundred and tract
that will be sold Immediately after the sale of SCREEN
wood"
3rd Should the purchaser of Greenwood elect
not to take the five hundred and seven acre tract or
only part thereof it, much thereof as the pur
chaser of Greenwood" shall not take will be sold
Immediately after the sale of the one hundred and
seventy six acre tract The five hundred and seven
acre tract is covered with fine growth of Timber,
consisting of white oak, post oak, hickory ASH &C.
TERMS = ne-fourth of the purchase money in
cash. the residue in three annual insalens with in
terest from the day of sale to be secured by bonds
with security to be approved by us and deed of
trust upon the premises.
Possession given for the purpose of seeding wheat
soon as the purchaser complies with the terms of
sale, and full possession soon as the corn crop is
gathered and the Slaves and Perishabe Property sold
Either of us, or Mr.. Edwards, the overseer, will
take pleasure in showing the property.
49, JAMES W. GREEN,
Culpeper Court House, Va,
GEORGE MORTON,
Raccoon Ford. Culpeper CO., Va.
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RICHMOND ADVERTISEMENTS.
WANrED;mzAgToeRAPHs. RARE BOOKS

WANTED.-AUTOGRAPHS, RARE BOOKS,
w &c.-J. w. Randolph will purchase Auto
son, Madison, Henry, Randolph of Roanoke, or any
osner OF the men of note of theoden times All kinds
u olo books taken In exchange for new works. High
prIces In cash will be paid for Burke's Virginia,
ginia. = ->e - -
Koblnson's Forms, Davies's Criminal Law Acts of
virginia 1880, l850-'51 or 1852. Arator. Con-
struction construed Inquiry, or New Views, by John
Taylor. Burn Trial, vols. - -.
Buyers of rare and valuable books will find at 12l
where else in the Southern States and yerv few bet
ter IN the Northern cities
Five Catalogues will be mailed to all who send us
six cents to pay the postage
Richmond June @ 1870
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IoUV.-IuS
rOMMIssIONER,S SALEOF REAL AND

COMMISSIONERS SALEOF REAL AND
" PERSONAL PROPERTY.-By virtue of de-
of the Circuit Court OF Augusta county, rendered
in the case of Simms, Trustee, Simms, &C., will
proceed, on the premises on Thursday, the 9th day Of
August, next, to sell the FARM upon which VIM.
M. Simms lately resided, lying upon both sides of
Christians Creek about miles South East of Staun-
ton. adjoining VIM. McComb, James McComb and
others. This Farm contains about 300 Acres, "a
bout onehalf of which cleared, and the other half
well timbered and arproportion of Creek Bottoms.
There is a saw AND GRLST MILL npon the
place, with good head of water. The DWELLING
HOUSE is large and well built of Brick, and is in
good repair. The Out Houses are built of wood, and
also in good condition. About Is Acres Of the land
in corn and with that exception possession OF the
whole premises will be given the day of sale Per-
desiring to see the premises will please call upon
the undersigned, or any of the neighbors, who will
show them.
At the same time will sell the Household and
growing crop of corn. Also, the Farming Imple-
ments, work Horses, Colts, some young Cattle,
Hogs, and 2 Mich Cows with their calves. Also q
NEGRO MAN about 80 years of age who is very
valuable farm hand.
TERMS For the Land one-fourth in hand, or me-
gotiabe note well endorsed at 80 days, with interest
added, and the balance in l. g and years. for which
bond with good security. will be required, and the
title retained until all the purchase money is paid
For the Personal Property credit at months will
be given upon all sums of $40 and over for negotiable
notes, well endorsed, and for sums under SIC the
cash will be required.
Sale to commence at 10 o'clock, A. M.
DAVID 8. BELL COmm'r.
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7 AND FOR SALE.-In pursuance of a decree
IL rendered in the Circuit Court of Augusta county,
depending between Rodes, plaintiff. and A. Markli,
&C., defendants, shall proceed, on the premises on
Saturday, the ll of august, 1860, to SELL at public
sale, to the highest bidder, certain TRACT OF
LAND, containing about rs Acres, adjoining the
lands of Cyrus Ramsey, Peter Hanger, NC, on the
waters of Fauber's Run. 1t has on it DWELLING
HOUSE and Stable About one halfis in cultivation
and now in the possession of Henry Wood
TERMS In six, twelve and eighteen months in
equal instruments the purchaser to give bonds with
sufficient personal security and the title to be retain
ed as further security. j. ID. HANGER, Comr.
July 10, I860.-tds
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July "a, 1S60.-tds.

VALUABLE FARM FOR SALE.-I will
Y offer for sale on Saturday. the 4tb day of August
next if not sold privately before that time, the valua-
BILE farm on which Robert L. Poage, now resides. 1t
contains about 200 Acres, 40 or 90 of which are
well tlmbered and the cleared land in fine state of
cultivation. This farm is of the most beautifully
and conveniently situated in the county, and in
neighborhood noted for the intelligence and refine
ment of it's people, 1t is situated five miles North of
Staunton, Immediately the Staunton and Winches-
ter Turnpike which passes in front of the Dwelling
House, and near the centre of the Farm. 1t is one
mile from Middle River, and the soil partakes much
of the richness of the river bottom.
The Improvements comfortable and convenient;
and water of the best quality in every field the
place.
1t is seldom more desirable place is offered for
sale, combining it does all the advantages of pro-
ductive SOIL good neighborhood, convenience to
schools and churches, and fine roads.
This farm will be sold on very reasonable terms,
such as cannot fail to please any reasonable person
really DESTROYS of purchasing.
The terms will be made known on day of sale.
Any one wishing to look at the premises will be
shown them by R. T. Poage who lives the farm, or
myself may be seen at my farm. or in Staunton at
any time. GEORGE POAGE.
May 80, 1S6O-tds.
A DMINISTRATOR's ,SALE.-On Tuesday,
"A the 21st dag of August, next, l shall proceed to
sell, at public auction, at the late residence of Elijah
Carson. decd, large amount of PERSONAL PROP
ERTY belonging to the estate of said Carson consist
ing Of Horses, Cattle, Sheep and Hogs, Farming u
tensis of all kinds Household and Kitchen
Furniture quantity of Wheat and Oats, about
$4,000 BRICK in the kiln. In short this sale Will
brace large amount of property of all kinds usually
found upon farm in this part of the country.
TERMS $40 and under cash, over that sum nine
months credit, with bond and good security.
SAML F. CARSON,
Admir- of Elijah Carson, decd.
80 P. SAN arrangement will probably be
made by the heirs to SELL at the time and place
about 60 ACRES OF LAND near Old Providence Church
and also IL Negroes, of different ages and sexes.
July II, 1S60.-tds.*
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