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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1860-03-23

fIEE Almost. The dwelling hou,c Of
Mrs. Phineas Morse. a, South Paris. mar
rowly escaped destruction by FIRE, on Mon
day afternoon last. IL seem. that Mrs. " +.
had prepared "'mOke house." hy placing
an iron vessel with Goals aud co.,. in bar.
rel, in h,r kitchen. AMI covering u, with
rag. to keep the smoke in. She was ab-cn,
fron the house about hall al hour. and on
hor return. she not only found Ter ".moke
house" much enlarged. but the barrel on
Gre. and some clothes near /, almo., con-
sumed. and the Ere penetrating the walls Of
the room. a general alarm wa. sounded.
and the building saved without, much dam.
age.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1860-03-23
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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1860-03-23

The Manchester American tel. a =" good
ono" Of the Nashua democrats, who sold
themselves in the following manner on ih,
evening Of election day;
q" Having made a gain in Nashua. and ~.
eci'ing few returns IRON town, in HiIl..
boro' county where they had small gains,
they inferred they had made gam. over the
whole State. and OF course they tell good
soon large handbill' appeared on the street
with tho following announcement. a Clio.
rious Democratic Victory. the CITY Hall
va, I,sAied, and bunker orators mounted
the ro.,rum. These proceedings were ker.
up TIL about s o'clock, when dispatch
was received from John II. George. which
told them that the democratic gain, vsrs
over the lot.' The poor fellows loppcd
their ears in.,anter, and vacated the ball,
'cuddine 10 their bole, like - many 'ho,
foxes. Their case truly excite, eommi'era.
ton"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1860-03-23

AS,p Arrvr. The case Of Mr.. Ju.,ic-
Asriruan, Of NSany. !. on, calling strong.
" Tor sympathy and substantial aid from
We ruhIic. Mr. "A few night. since.
whom arorssl from sleep. discovered ,has
~. stable was in fame. nj. Gr,t impulse
w.. - ave avaluahls hor.e. In doing
,h.s BE- Na' kicked, and v-ry badly lamed
he s.ctrei 10 the hous,. .nd rescued hi.
family. Who had barely time to get out. be-
fore - was wrapped in flames. and they
we're obliged % walk to the nei.hhor. Jar,.
foo''d and ~ h1r r,Ph cloiL1, A barn
Wa 'av'd hu, everything el.- that he pos.
s,ss'd vas destroyed Iiis neishbor. are
doi': some,lin. for him; and an appeal
has hs"n made to those attending Court 10
contribute. Mr.. saunders, the jurymru
from Albany. will take charge OF anything
tina, may be given.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1860-03-23

OXFORD NoRSAL INSTITUTE. We learn
tha, there nre in ATTENDANCE at this school
at South Paris, between City and sixty pu.
pii., large majority Of whom are from
abroad. So large number, a, this, his
second term, il very catering to Mr.. Biek.
nell. tho Principal, and Is an indication Of
the esteem in which he !. held where he i.
known, as veil as Of hi. future success as
an instructor. The location Of the ln'ti-
tute IL favorable. and IL certainly merits
the patronage Of the public.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1860-03-23

p0E-L,Nn ELIcrioV. 4 Portland official
informs Us that it i expected that demo-
cratic city government will b. elected tbi.
spring We have heard such prediction.
made before. which were no, verified. The
basis u ihi' nr.orn hope, as we learn iron
other sources, is an agreement entered INTO
With "our adopted iellow.eiiisens." hy
which they are to have f5o Councilnsn. and
the Deputy Marshal. Perhap. the people
Of the good city Of Portland will cleo, such
council bot we feel very cure that " sue.
&C.. crowns the arrangement. the apart.
men,. m the Cty Building. designed for the
Use Of the State. may as well 30 LEI. unsn-
ished.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1860-03-23

We learn that an express train Is soon to
be pu, upon the Grand Trunk Railroad.
connecting with the evening train from
Boston. Il will leave Portland about Q r..
81. and reach Montreal at noon Of the mex,
day, and thus ob,iate the necessity of pas.
scngors who are travelling west. stopping
for the nigh, IN either city. Our citizens
will thus be enabled to spend long day in
Portland, or leaving Boston a, three o'clock
p. NJ, to roach home the same night.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1860-03-23

Mryioo. The United States Z. fairly
mixed Up with the troubles IN Mexico. by
the capture of vessels, purchased by Mira
mon, in Cuba, 'or TIE purpose Of reducing
Yer, Cruz. The Home squadron ha, order.
al'o, 10 disregard the blockade OF that port,
and 20 land iroop' fOr the protection OF
citizens" This, !, seem, 20 ~, is equiya-
lent to directly taking ur arms in defence
Of Juarer. who is in extremely close quar-.
tiers.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1860-03-23

I" BrsNTss" At MrcrASic FAILS. A
Mechanic Falls writer to the Lewiston Falls
Journal says;
On Friday last. .it Of the mos, respected
ladies OF our village Of one thousand 'nhab-
itanis, gave birth to Fix as Gne, fat. fair
land Of course the preiiie.,.) live yankee
babies, as were ever produced in yankee
dom. Their united weight is found to DO
CITY pounds, svOridupOus.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1860-03-23

BRIpGroN REroKTER. We accidentally
omitted, las, week, TO notice the fact that
Enoch knight. ESQ, has been duly installed
a. editor Of the Bridcton Reporter. Mr..
knight possesses cultivated mind. n. well
as refined literary taste. and is q read,
and raey writer. Though perhaps better
fitted Tor a difIeai class Of literary labor.
he will doubtless make an eIcellcn, paper.
The Reporter will continue to be neutral in
politics.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1860-03-23

ATroa,rr GrNTE,L. Hon. Jo'iah II.
Drums md, Of wa,sr1ille, a member Of the
Sena;o. la. been elected Attorney General.
10 on ,hc vacancy occ,siobed by ID, death
Of Hon g. ". lngcr,oll On the occasion
o. ihi. election. Ne. McCrilhs made some
remark. IN relation 10 ~. deceased friend.
honorable al.k" to the speaker, and the d.
ceased. Mr.. In.er.oll wa. 81 year. Of age.
lie has lef, an un.ullied reputation.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1860-03-23

SutsiDy To rHZ CANADA STEAMERS. Par.
lament on Saturday voted 6, zoo psrvOyar.
to the Canada line Of steamers. and & 10 900
year for the telegraph to Belle Isle.
This new telegraphic lire reduces the die.
lance TO England to 'iI days. The channel
j, % narrow TIA, vessel, Ia passing through
come within hall q rlile Of the shore.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1860-03-23

Den iladad writes the Boston Journal
that the petition Of Rev. Mr. Drew, for q
lot OF land. failed entirely Of q passnrc,
and II you will pardon the suggestion. I
think without pun II IL literally truo
that the application 10 DOW wiiA-Dras.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1860-03-23

frEE AT TusNrK VILLAGE. Tharsday
morning. Sth inst. about l O'Clock. ERE
was discovered in the large harm belonging
to Mr. John Cole, which spread rapidly un-
al the whole building wa. consumed. to-
gs,bcr with Its contents. consisting OF three
cows, one horse, and quite an amour, Of
hay.
4 large stable bclO- ging to Rev. $. Bow.
ksr. was also consumed, with part % il.
contents.
Mr.. Coles loss will probably exceed
5000, while Mr. Bowker'sis about $500.
Origin Of the Ere unknown, but supposed
TO be the work OF an inespdiAry.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1860-03-23

A correspondent, Of West MinOt writes the
Advertiser. that ON Sunday afternoon that
village was thrown into sudden excitement
by the announcement that the little son Of
sila' Crooksr,who resided near the river. was
under the Ice. Tie body was finally found
some distance dawn the stream.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1860-03-23

FIR AZ ruE CE.icrr F,HN On Sunday
lss'. the b9ild'nss on the Craicis Farm IN
Oy'ord, were burned. The Ere originated
in a ds'ec, in the chimney. The place ha.
been lately purchasei by Capt. Mansar,
uho has made extensive improvements upon
he premises. We do not learn whether
there was any Insurance.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1860-03-23

tNIoN AGRlCrLIrElL SociLTr. The an.
nual meeting Of this society va, holden a,
the Franklin school house, El,, sumner. on
Saturday, March 10Th. Tho following OF.
feers were chosen for the ensuing year
josiah Cushman. President Sharon Rob.
inson. Jr.. Secretary; u. win.low Briggs.
Treasurer. For Director. Vim. n. Cary,
Gilber, Barrett, Das,ina Spauliing, sum
ner IIayford, stephen c. Head. Noah
Prince, David Morrill,, Jr., sAmp.on Reed,
Andrew J Ras.ell.
After di.cus'in.' various agricultural top
ics, adjourned until Saturday before the 4,b
OF July, 1860. at O'Clock r. NJ.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1860-03-23
The R,pnblisnn National CONVENTION

A Naiional Rspu1,ioaa csu,vs,,oa ~iii u,sst ~
cAisago, on wcias.u.y, abe i6,h dsy 81 MAY
ssSt. "a ~ o'ciosk o. a.) t,f ths COO isa,iau oi
,sadidates 10 - .uproltsd &C. rr,sideu, aui We
Pre.,dsni a. the nsSt sls,' 1.
The Rrrub.. slscta,. 20 fhe several states,
,As ms'rt-fs % ne r-,p's. rar, ct rsuu.ylya-
nc. snd Of the urr'.iiias ,lrt, 81 Ns~ Jcr.s,
ssd sIl ,,hsr, ~ BE- CO., v,.i,us 20 co-or.rs,- ~uh
tssn h ,urpa,t 'i De Gao ,dais. ~so ia ths'e
b. nominitrj. .I. vha ace opposed o. he polio,
81 The pfr.snt Adn,a,.'ra,as; Co Ts,ler,i carfsr-
,iOs So u.urrsiioa; D. ihe sNien.on of >h,sp
i., n. T,uiiariss; Co the ns~ add jaus rou.
t...i.r. ..turs that he Consultation, II BE-. u~a
tscs. csuics Shv,ry 600 an Jhs Tsftitofis. oi
the uvnrt States. o. the rrop-nias u the Nf''-
ssa .hvc-trs5s. O. az, insyuaii, Of rights suous
eiu,su-. aai Mo sre 30 favor OF ths ,rnu,s,i,air
sSs,..,oa q ksu,s. inia thc us,as seier The
Cos.iitaiion receptl, aslptel b. r. pscpis; Of
r..sosing che F~isril Adni,istr.t.oa o. as,sirra
% rigid ssouaaiy, and o. he puarir'rs of wa.h-
isg,os anl Jsdgrson; 90 una,ntaia,r- iay,alis he
r,sAts Il ths state. aai d. l',rg ihs .ai 81 ~
~, state lud 1rr,tu, ioaa hv.s.. invasion;
saI Of Pry-s,viug ,he ,a,'gr,t, ct tbi. ua,o. .r.
The ssp,euac, 81 ihs Con.iituiion 4,.i O. ... i.-s
~ ra'.vsace thereof ss,iast The con.pf. -, Oh. 'sr
Isadss. 81 .e,ti,aal part, O. r-,i.t ihs .,. ti,
pt;acirls established boz che. Goyeruu.s. -,ts
stp~ass 81 be- ,Ni.t,n,s. are in,usi % .,ri IRON
Zach S1tr twa jsi gate. iroa, s,sr, Caogtc.. .aa.
81 De-, 30 col ser sea, gale. 81 4,.e 90 tas Coo
rsai,on.
EDWIN n. NOCG ~, Neu.NotA.
JOSEPH nNTTLEIr. Name.
GEORGE a.. lOGG. y o.
LAWRENCE NtNCNu. VI
JOHN e. GOODRICH N..s.
w. " CiiNJE. Eh.I. t.huH.
GIDEON WELLS, Jsrrertiruf.
THOMAS WILLIAMS, p-uu.
GEORGE HARRIS. Nsr, asH
ALFRED CALDWELL. Nr-iaf1.
THOMAS SOONER. uar..
CN>~lJ~ n CLAY. K.rusg,
JNNES GtrCUir. o.. COS.
NORNNN n. IUup. fL..Is
ZNJiiNgltu ,tltN. NJ.
tDl - n. TWTtNN. u
'lFNANpER 10. RAW. No.
AN'GTW ]. ~rENEN>. .r
AsAS. JONES ui.-s1ft
MAkTtN p. CONWAY. .rs.
LEWIS CiErUNNE. u.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1860-03-23

NV H,xrsnIRk ELEcrios. Full returns
give Goodwin 81, 900; Cate 80 40; Good.
wins majority 4,599. The Republicans
have also 10 Of the Senators.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1860-03-23

Trrms.-Ons Dolsrssd Fi0y sou', rsr yssr
r. ApvAscEi Two Dollars At The sod Oi The
ys.S. .,
CLUbnIsa. Toaecommedsis sucii a.sievil'
Jag o. aid Ia sxtsuding the c'ISuai,oa of hows
pae.r. - hesethe mousy accompanies the vrdc' 4.
90 stll send
leSSPis-. ioreas !sar''0r SEQ
rs. r. NttEs, No. Scolisy's nuiling,
Ceast >trrst. Bastca, - authoubcd tereceiss AL
vsrii.ements Tor this paper, 81 ihe sams rsissis-
saiFe,l p, 90.
yTS. ". PrrrtsstLL & e.. - state st,
be-ton. and l22 Nss.au -, Nsw NefA, ace ouf
suthorts,i sseais Co rrcCuring subscriptions and
fsr~ardine adysrtissmeuts,
IIfagasp,fir al OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES held o. be
dss fruui IN date oithv hrsiinstrii'a.
GY Cstnmuaicafions .horld D. directed Co
Z" rAs ONiort n-mocr4i." fstis Ne.
Book aud Job Printing
PROMPTLY AND NEATLY EXECUTED.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1860-03-23

We would say 70 Bro. True, tha, we nsV.
sr rr'e'iee with solid projeciiles. unless well
sntrCnched,
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1860-11-27
SLAVE STATES.

*Twenty-one Senator's and seventy representative
are known to be openly for secession in the event
Lincolns election TO the Presidency. The LegisH
ture will not meet until next fall, unless the Cover
nor calls a special session. The Convention wi
meet in December, and will be for secession by
large majority.
ELECTS new Legislature in November, 1860.
Twenty Bell and Everett members were electe
to the Arkansas Legislature in 1860. This is
stronger opposition to the democratic party tha
was ever before known in that State.
sWe are unable to give the political classi6catio
of the Georgia Legislature, but on joint ballot, IT,
Breckenridge party has 200, Bell So and Douglas 2i
FThe Mississippi Legislature is politically cla'
sified as follows, viz: Senate-Democrats, 26
wings, 8; independent, 1 vacancy, 1. House
Democrats, sS; wings, 6; American democrat, I.
and two vacancies The vote for Breckenridge an
Bell will be close.
TSenate-Democrats, 20; Union, 7; republican
l. House-Democrats, So; Union, 35; republican, l.
GOVERNORS OF STATES FOR 1861.
The following are the Governors Of the severn
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1860-11-27
LAND FOR SALE.

R1 ~ ACRES OF LAND, SITUATED OR LYING
HI q on both sides Of the road leading from Green
vile TO Newbern, and just three miles from Greenyle.
The tract contains All of land about 200 Acres is
cleared part of il is grown up in pine bushes for the
lack of force to cultivate it. $3.50
About As 80 of It is rich swamp, and be
vry easily drained. On of the swamps Mr.. Wiley
Bell and Mr William Brooks have cleared some
next to of their part of the swamp which brings from
ten to twelve barrels OF corn to the acre. ~
Nearly all of the up land is OF good clay foundation, n
very sort of land to manure and improve upon Manure
that is put upon it amply shows for itself large pol
tion of it is well adapted cotton and would be valua-
Bile plantation if owned it who bad force enough
TO improve it, and put il in good state Of cultivation
The land has good dwelling house upon it, surrounded
with beautiful oak grove splendid we'll of pure water
and is very pretty place to live at &C. Said land has
also orchard of fue fruit trees 3 st-"t
Persons wishing purchase land would do well to look
and examine for themselves before purchasing elsewhere
am determined to sci. ,-f--s st :
A. KNOX.
June Is. 1860 47-6m.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1860-11-27
ARKANSAS COTTON LAND,

a TRACT OF 1927 ACRES OF ARKANSAS RIVER
N Bottom Land is offered fnr sale 1t is rich, high and
unusually safe fiom all river floods 1t has $50 dead
ened in August ls5s easily cleared up, and viii yield
good crop the first year. This tract has good supply
of choice Cypress timber for buildings and lies within
miles of the Arkansas river good bargain is offered
For description the lands and for terms address
K w. JOHNSON
Pine Bluff, Ark.
If desired the tract may be enlarged to 5000 in
solid body, consisting of small improved farms lying con.
tiguOus, and owned BY others.
October 26, 1860 s6-2m.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1860-11-27
HUNTS PHOTOGRAPHIC GALLERY,
RALEIGH, Y. C.
RAPHIC PORTRAITS IN
OIL COLCRS.
Prices Ranging from $40 to $50.

Prices Ranging from $50 to $50.
TBNHESE PORTRAITS CAN BE TAKEN FROM DA-
Il gurrentvpes and Miniatures from Life; and being
finely finished in OIL CUlnrs Canvas they perfectly
durable and make beautiful Paintings They be
arged to and such changes alterations may
be desired can he made M. ANDREWS, the Artist who
cuorS these pictures being experienced Portrait Painter
and fine COlOrst, all who wish finely executed work of
art should call the old established Gallery Fayette-
vile Street Those preierrng portraits painted from life,
wnuld do well O give Mr. ~ call. Persons having Da-
CuereoPpes Of deceased friends can By giving the color of
the hair and complexion. permanent and life
like porira photographs be finished in Water Colors,
PaSele India Ink Cmyons at prices ranging from $40
TO $50. The plain Photograph fum 81 10 $40. MeaDo-
types for LocfeS, Cases Rings and Pins. Ambroiypes
Vgnettes Neiographs for sending in letters &c. taken in
all weathers.
L. HUNT, Photographer,
Raleigh, n. c.
March !, $780, l3-ly.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1860-11-27

Opposition majority IN the next House. Iy
THE NEW STATE GOVERNMENTS.
The Political Position OF the Sereral States IN the
Present Crisis of the Union.
We publish below important statistical informa-
ton, giving the political classification Of the
bers of the Legislatures of the several States that
have held elections the current year. In the free
States, it is almost unnecessary to say, they
publican, Gd nauseam in the slave States, far as
heard from, the Breckenridge element is largely pre-
dominant
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1860-11-27
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL TINWARE
AND STOVE WARE HOUSE.
TREADWAY g. JOHNSON

Successors to II. s. Thompson,)
EEAVE TAKEN THE STORE 6S SYCAMORE ST
AH directly in front OF the Court House. where may be
found large and well selected stock nf Stoves, Plain and
Japanncd lin Ware Wood Ware. Brtania Ware Castors
Table Cutlery, Silver Plated aud Brttania Spoons Hollow
Ware Fire Irons Stove Ppes Sheet Zinc Force and Sue
ton Pumps Lead Pife Bird Cages, Cl cks and large
rctv of House Keeping Articles, all of which selling
Tie lowest possible prices To merchants offer
great inducements Please cali and examine stock and
prices we should be pleased 10 show gnnds hnse in
want; and if cannot suit you price and quality,
shant complain charge fer showing the gOuds.
Petersburg, Va, Sept. II, lS6n. 74-tf.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1860-11-27
CLASSIFICATION OF THE NEXT CONGRESS.
THE NEW HOUSE.

THE NEW HOUSE.
Our classification of the new House of Represen-
tatives is of course, incomplete, as elections have
been held in nineteen States only. Our estimates
for the remaining fourteen States are based on the
last State elections and the results of yesterday
Total numbers of members ea7
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1860-11-27

SELECTS new Legislature November G, 1860.
+New York elects new Assembly in Nov. 1860.
mo Legislature was chosen in Ohio this year.
Had there been, according to the vote given in the
several districts of the State the result would have
been In the Senate republican, 19; democrats,
16 House, republicans, 81 democrats 52-a tie.
Largely republican.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1860-11-27

TK0MPSON'S NEW JEWELRY!
GHAS. II. THOMPSON Is NOW OPENING
~ Of the finest Stocks Of JEWELRI in the market.
Amongst his additions will be found superb lot of
SILVER WARE,
and he has made arrangements for filling orders of every
kind Of
HAIR WORK.
This be said to be feature in his business Pat
terms of all imaginable descriptions may be at his
Store.
C. H. T. respectfully socs examination of his stock.
Orders promptly attended to.
Repairing of WATCHES JEwELRY, &C., carefully
and promptly attended to-
Raleigh Oci. :, 1859. s7-tf
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1860-11-27

McPHEETERS & GHISELIN,
Wholesale Grocers and Commission Merchants,
Norfolk,
"OULD CALL THE ATTENTION OF COUNTRY
Dealers and Planters TO their large and select stock
of CHOICE GROCERIES, including
500 bags Rio, Laguayra and Java Coffee
so hhds. \. o. and p r. Sugars,
$50 hbis. Refined Sugars. all grades,
ln0 b5ls. bright, heavy n. o. Molasses.
80 hhdS MuScoTado MOasSes,
% Tierces Prime Rice,
2o00 Sacks L. Il. and G. A. Salt,
$40 boxes Adamaniine, Chemical and Sperm Candles
2oA boxes Brown and Toilet Soap,
1000 Reams Wrapping Paper,
loo Bales Wrapping Twine,
BroomS Buckets Grain and Ground Spices of every kind
Backing Starch. Fig, Blue. &c, &c.
TEAS-Our assortment of Green and Black Teas is very
complete embracing variety of choice chops which will
be sold at prices to please.
n. B. Special attention paid 10 consgnmens of Flour,
CoTToS, NAVAL STORES DRIED FRUIT, &c.
September Il, lS5g Soft.
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PROFESSIONAL & BUSINESS CARDS.

sTz- THE LAW COMPREHENSIVE BE-
- tween Mr.. Saunders and myself has been closed
Persnnsiwshing TO business will please call al
my residence. ..
II. W. MILLER.
Raleigh, N. c., Sept. 25, 1860. 77-tf.
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NOTICE
TO WHOM 1T MAY CONCERN.
HAVING LOCATED IN THE CITY OF RALEIGH,
In take this opportunity to inform the Public gener
ally that am prepared to make contracts for public
private Buildings any part of the State the most IA
vorabe terms. l also prepared to furnish Granite in
its rough for building other purposes dressed
to order in any shape required, at reasonable rates.
Orders for Stone addressed to through the Post Of
fee. Box 249 left in of James Putck will meet
with prompt attention.
"a Ali bills payable to me individually.
THOMAS COATES
August 90, 1850. 67-tJan.1.
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WM. j. SAUNDERS.

WM. j. SAUNDERS.
COUNSELLOR AND ATTORNEY AT LAW.
RALEIGH y. c.
WILL attend with prumptness and dispatch 10 business
of whatever character in the profession in the Courts U
" Nake and adjoining counties.
- N"tes Drafts and Claims collected on any point.
September 81, iS6n. I6-tf.
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NEW WHOLESALE
shoe and Leather III Ouse.

NEW WHOLESALE
shoe and Leather House.
WILSON, McILWAINE & CO..
&C Sycamore Street, Petersburg, Virginia,
EHAvE RECEIVED, AND OFFER FOR SALE, AN
u unusually large Stock of GoodS in their line
prising every variety of Mems Womcns and Childrens
BOOTS SHOES AND CATERS,
PLANTATION AND RAILROAD BROGANS,
TRUNKS VALISES AND CARPET BAGS,
SOLE AND UPPER LEATHERS
SHOE FINDINGS &C., &c, &c.
Sole Wholesale Ag uis in this City for the sale of
-, Mitchell Metallic Tipped Boots,
And Shoes for BOYS nd Girls. Merchants are invited to
examine their stock prices, which they determined
shall compete lily with houses here elsewhere
~ Orders promptly and carefully attended to by one
of the hrm.
JOHN B. WILSON,
JOHN McILWAINE, =
r w. ROBERTS.
September ), 1859. 7s-tc