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PROSPECTUS
THE COURIER.

TIME UNDERSIGNED WILL COMMENCE, ON
u or about the 10th day of January next the pubica-
on of Daily and Weekly Paper bearing the above title
in the town of Fayetteville, \. c.
The Courier will be Democratic in tone and sentiment
and will seek at all times and upon all occasions to guard
vigilantly the interests of the South.
1t is difficult task at time to understand clearly the
drit OF events especially when great crisis approach
ing For SOME time past have been amliarzng our
selves with the idea that at day far distant shall
have 10 battle for interests Recent events have shown
that our opinions and that compelled
to defend ourselves from the invader 1t cannot be denied
although 1t is reliShed by in this section that the
breach between the North and the South daily becoming
wider Our duty then true to interests is to
grid up ourselves O- the contest and be prepared for all
eventuaes. That it is the duty of every do what
lies in his power to avert this awful disaster is cheer
fully recognized by all classes.
In conducting the Courier whatever energy or talent
possess will be directed towards the perpetuty of the
Union aud equality of the States and in maintaining those
political principles which have been tested and proven
be the only mode by which the affairs Of country
be properly managed.
Although the particular tenets of the Democratic party
will be argued will concede political opponents the
prcrogative which claim for myself and will endeavOr
do my duty without giving offence to any one.
The Courier, although political paper, will not be
far misied by politics as to neg those things which
should claim the attention of a public journal. will
deavor to give the latest Teegraphc and other news
ket reports &c. and to keep my readers advised of every
thing of interest which transpires from time to time
The Daily paper will be printed every morning. SUNDAYS
exceped) on new and handsome type, and will contain
twenyfour columns of reading matter Price per annum
Sc in advance.
The Weekly Paper will be issued every Saturday morn
ing at 81 per annum in advance. Advertisements will be
inserted upon reasonable terms.
December 20, 1859. lO8-
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NOW READY!-MoUNTAIN SCENERY

a BOOK CONTAINING DESCRIPTIONS OF THE
"A most noted Points in the Scenery of Western Yorh-
Carolina, and Northwestern South Carolina
Illustrated with Four Elegant Engravings and accomD,
MED by Map pointing cut to the traveller all the Pub
Roads, Stage Routes, and Railroads in that section Of conn
try also Map showing the location and heigh Of
all the peaks Of the Black Maintains: By HEyRY 7 C,
TON, late Editor of the Ashevile North CaroIna Spe
tatOr. ~
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MUSIC SCHOOL,

IRIS. H. WHITAKERS MUSIC SCHOOL WILL
1HA commence the first MONDAY IN JANUARY, at
her residence.
Thankful for the liberal patronage heretofore received
she hopes by her dgent attention to the proper nstruc
ton of those under her care merit continuance OF the
same Public Concert will be given at the close of the
session.
Raleigh, Nov. 90 1859. LOFT
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SWANS JUsTICE-REvIsED.

IL teal guide To the Laws OF the State and the decisions
of the Supreme Court defining the duties and jurisdic
ton of Justices of the Peace under the Revised Code OF
1S54-55, together with full instructions and numerous
forms and precedents
Br>EDWARD CANTWELL, ESQ.,, L. L. B.
Counsellor at Law.
One vol vo., containing nearly GOO pages handsomely
printed good paper and well bound in law binding
Price So so. Postage Sc cents.
Published and for sale BY
H. ID. TURNER.
At the North-Carolina Book Store
Raleigh, n. c., Jan. 90, 1860. eff
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DRY GOODS, CLOTHING, &c.
n HAVE JUST RECEIVED AND OPENED LARGE
Il and extensive assortment of
Dry Goods, Ready Made Clothing, Boots and
Shoes, Hats and Caps,
and every thing usually kept in Store of the kind which
an prepared to sell cheaper than they be purchased
elsewhere in the City.
JEWELRY, &c.
also have in my employ an excellent Matchmaker and
Jewe er and will keep good OF Watches and
Jewelry hand, which | will warrant. Repairing OF
Watches Jewelry &c. done with neatnesS and Oh short
notice. and all work warranted to give satisfaction. All
ask is q call and trial of nv goods aud work.
Call at the Store Wilmington Street. one door above
P. Ferrall's, just East of the Market Square.
WILLIAM MILLER.
Raleigh, Oct %, 1853, ?2-6m
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VALUABLE
HAW RIVER LAND FOR SALE.

HAVING RESOLVED TO REMOVE TO TEXAS, l
IL offer for sale Of the valuable lands
lying on the waters OF Haw and its tributaries that
ran be found in Aamance county.
Il WILL SELL the tract of land on which now reside
mile from Shallow Ford Bridge six and half miles
rom the Company Work Shops of the N. c. Central Rail-
oad &c. containing 400 acres less $50 of which
in good state of cultivation, and all the is in orr
na forest This land is well adapted the growth of
Il kinds of grain in this country and above all
uperby adapted to the growth of toe finest Tobacco 1t
veil supplied with good meadows and has large orchards
both Apples and Peaches, of good varieties of both
inds of fruit. 1t has first rate Dwelling House and
Kitchen good Still House and Tobacco Barn; and in a
Ord all necessary buildings for the comfort and safety of
ne farmer The fences are all good, good Mill within
hree-quartcrs of me and very good Mill Seat on the
and. This land lies ten miles northwest of Graham in
healthy and civil neghborhood any that can be
lund Any person desiring to purchase good land like
his would do well to and view mine before buypo
sewhere. For further particulars address
e. w. PALMER,
Shallow Ford p. o.
November !, 1852 eff
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MORNING SUN ACADEMY.

VNHIS INSTITUTION WILL OPEN ON THE 18TH
II of JANUARY, 1860 and continue 81 weeks.
The Academy is situated miles east of DurhamS Sta
tOn which is % miles of Raleigh the Central
Railroad in a moral and healthy community, and where
every necessary facility for procuring education is
tended We purpose preparing students for College, and
for the ordinary business Of life. Board be obtained
highly respectable families convenient to the Academy at
IS dollars per month, exclusive of lights
TENNIS:
Classics, 800 90
English higher branches, IL 90
Elementary, S 90
Students entering the school within three weeks from
the of the will be charged tuition
for the full No deduction will be made except in
of unavoidable absence exceeding weeks consecu
tive The proprietor has several years experience in his
profession, and is old pupil of W. ]. Binghams
For further particulars apply TO
A. p PICKARD, Principal
Brass6eld, Wake Co., n. C.
November IL, 1859 EFT
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FIRE INSURANCE.
MCGEE & WILLIAMS, AGENTS

FIRE INSURANCE.
MCGEE & WILLIAMS, AGENTS
FOR RALEIGH, n. C..
GREENSBORO MUTUAL INSURANCE
u COMPANY.-Such has been the care and economy of
the officers of this Company, that free from debt
have made assessments and have on hand large
capital, viz: in premium notes S45 059 O3 in cash Sl3,
S45 S9-makng total of S4O5O4 92 to meet any losses
that may accrue therefore have hesitation saying
to the public that there safer Company in the South
country The most of the Risks in this Company be-
the Western part of the State where the danger from
fire is much less.
OFFICERS:
JAMES SLOAN President.
E. w. 0GBURN. Vice President.
c. p. MENDENHALL, Attorney.
PETER ADAMS, Secretary and Treasurer.
WIN. H. CUMMINGS, General Agent.
W. j. Mcconnell,
]. A. MEBANE, Executive Committee.
]. NJ. GARRETT,
All communications business connected with this of.
fee, should be addressed to
PETER ADAMS, Secretary.
Greensboro, n. c., July 81. eft
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BANK AGENCY.

THOR MANY YEARS | HAVE BEEN ENGAGED IN
the Bank Agency-ge,ting discounts making renew
ais for persons distance and making remiltances, with
out the loss of a dollar,
For a Small Compensation,
from one to three dollars according amount My thanks
are due to those who have heretofore employed and
promise try to deserve the patronage Of all who iced
such services
Reference to all the Bank Officers
LEWIS w. PECK.
November Is, 1859. 99-tt
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VALUABLE FLAT CREEK LAND for SALE.

VALUABLE FLAT CREEK LAND for SALE.
XNISHING 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 Creek Immediately
the read from Wamsboruugh Oxford. Tie location
in ncghbUrh0od pruverbal for lis heahulueSs morality
and intelligence. No effort my part has been spared
render the farm good be found anywhere and
being excellent repair and high of Improvement
offers unusual inducements farmers. Ii is acceSsi
bile region of country, being in and half miles of
NilamsbOruugh miles from Townsville Depot,
the Roanoke Valley Railroad and nine miles from the
of Henderson, ON the Raleigh and CASTOR Railroad.
About hundred will in clover; about five
hundred cleared and admirably adapted the produc
ton of Tobacco Wheat, Corn and Oats; the balance in
rginal growth, is of the first gu lily and could be made
reduce the very best Tobacco There fine young APP
e and Peach Orchard attached the premises which
very ilourshng condition.
The Improvements inferior TO in the State there
eng all the Uu-hOuSes necessary for carrying
nsive farm, large wheat grainery just completed and
obacco barns sufficiently large TO fifty thousand lbs.
Tobacco. The dwelling house is two story editce,
ntanng thirteen above aud two in the basement.
swell propUrtiuned and handsomely finished The yard
been recently paed with heart spiked pangs. There
neat office in the yard. There about twenty good
rings the plantation four within two hundred yards
the dwelling.
will also sell my stock consisting of about thirty head
cattle, about hundred and thirty bead of hogs, of
hich seventy are fenng hogs and forty head of sheep
an improved stock.
Persons in desirable farm would do well ex-
nine the premises, such plantation is seldom offered
n sale. Terms made easy To suit the purchaser.
For further information address,
s. s. COOPER,
WiliamsbOrough, Granville County, C.
Sept %, 1853. S4-tc
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AROLINA WRAPPING PAPER.

NORTH.CAROLINA WRAPPING PAPER.
a s GENERAL AGENT OF f. B. safer, PROPRlE-
N tor of the CRABTREE PAPER MILLS, l am ready
settle his accounts for Paper purchase stock and TO
sell Wrapping Paper of all descriptions, on favorable
Osder for such paper solicited and executed with
promptnesS and dispatch.
Address, j. ]. LlTCHFORD,
Raleigh, n. G..
February g. 1860. loft
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TOWN LOT For SALE.

4 ALSO OFFER FOR SALE A HOUSE AND LOT IN
the Western part of the City of Raleigh The lot con
tans onesixh of acre. and has it dwelling house
with three rooms and two fire places, with elegant
garden.
P. MCGOWAN.
November 90, 1859. lO2-tf
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FIFTY DOLLARS REWARD.

DAN AWAY FROM THE SUBSCRIBER, on THE
HI Sd day of November last negro girl named ELIZA,
aged about sixteen years. She is cOppercoOred and
liz civ girl will give dollars for her apprehension
and return TO me- her confinement that get her
again and fifty dollars for such proof will convict any
person persons of having harbored her.
~ She is evidently trying TO pass as free negro
W. +. ASKEW.
RALEIGH Y C. IAN 10 1860. ST.
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DILEs, FIsTULA. STRUCTURES. CAN.

DILES, FISTULA, STRUCTURES, CAM
IL GERS Ulcers, TUNERS Scroula and all other Diseases
of the Skin cured BY the of Dr. CUptons remedies
Pamphlets containing testimonials of the highest char
acter forwarded to any that may wish them
Persons wishing the wonder full efficacy of Dr.
COptOns Remedies must correctly describe their disease
giving all the particulars from its commencement loca
ton, extent, &C." Medicines sent by mail.
J. A. CLOPTON, NJ. d.,
Huntsville, Ala.
January "a, 1850. 7-ly.
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A SCHOOL WANTED.

A YOUNG GENTLEMAN, WHO CAN GIVE, ON
pare boys for College wishes obtain school for the en-
SUNG session Those desiring his services will please adj
dress b. j., South Lowell, N. c., Immediately.
January 8, 1860. 1T
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NEW PUBLICATIONS.
1860.

Z 3
NOW IS THE TINE TO SUBSCRIBE
EOR
GREAT SOUTHERN WEEKLY
THE
BEST TALENT OF THE SOUTH
WRITING FOR IT.
TIME SOUTHERN FIELD g. FJRFS,n
II Published every Saturday at Augusta, Ga S LDE-
edged be tie best Famiiy Paper In The StS SSSnOw
tains in each issue eight pages FORTY coumns Of Con.
Choice Reading Matter,
devoted to the instruction and amusement IF .
of Southern LITERATURE, AGRICULTURE and " snds
sRg Subscribers are presented, semianpuaIIr u AkT
INDEX, or Table of Contents. with an
TERNs-Two DOLLARS PER AxSEY
Address, JAMES GARDyPp
February 8, 1860. SS'a' ia.
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VoUATT's HISTORY, TREATMENT AND
Diseases of the Horse; with Treatise on Draught
and copious Index.
For sale by
II. D. TURNER,
n. c. Book Store.
Raleigh, Feb. To- 1850 l2-tf
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U.NCE yoU DON'T OFTEN GET!

$40 ACRES OF GOOD LAND, |! NILES FROM
n ~ Raleigh, on Middle creek. This land is level,
and suited 10 Wheat Tobacco and Corn; about X No.
woods There is small framed house. two log buildings
and we'll the PREMISES the neghbohood is first rate
This nroperty will be sold at a reasonable price.
Apply to THOMAS CARTER,
Raleigh v. c.
C,b-u,rv Q 1860 l0-lm.
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REAL AND PERSONAL ESTATE.
SALE OF THE TOWN LOTS BELONGING
TO THE NEWBERN ACADEMY.

my VIRTUE OF AN ORDER OF THE BOARD OF
t6 Trustees of the Newbern Academy, made January
QSth A. d 1860 the undersigned will receive Sealed Pro-
nosas for the purchase of the following lots parts of
The same known and designated in the plan of the Town
of Newbern as lots and the of Craven
and Pollock Streets; Nos. 2S and 24 ut the corner OF
Caven and Broad Streets No 25 the of Bread
and Middle Streets and No 32 at the corner Middle and
Johnson Streets The Board of Trustees reserve the right
TO reject any all of the proposals which may be made
C. KELLEY, Treasurer
No,rborp Fob I 1850 l0-lm.
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TO PHYSICIANS,
COUNTRY MERCHANTS AND PLANTERS,

TO PHYSICIANS,
COUNTRY MERCHANTS AND PLANTERS,
All who need Articles in the Drug Line.
ID F. PESCUD Is AGAIN AT HIS POST, AT
II Ter absence Of several weeks IN Ae1g lnrk dnd
other Northern Cities, where he has been making his pur
chases for the fall trade and it gives him pleasure TO be
able 10 lis old fieHS md tie public geaerdy that
he is better prepared than ever to supply all they
qure in his line of business at unprecedenedy low prices
His MEDICINES, PAINTS, OILS DYE STUFFS PER-
FUMERY, TOILET ARTICLES, BRUSHES, WINDOW
GLASS, CIGARS, TOBACCO. CONDIMENTS, SPICES,
of the most superb quality, and the prices and
cash prompt dealers, SATISFACTORY
RESPECT Ills long experience in business and his lnowl
edge of the of his customers give him superior ad
vantages and he hopes all his old friends and many
Ones will call send him their orders when in need of
articles. 1t is needless -ate his Stock he
will only add that it is complete and larger than erer,
and will be repenshed by weekly arrives from time to
time.
Goods put up neatly, packed carefully nd forwarded
with the utmost dpach TO part of the untry in this
State and vi gina.
Raleigh, Sept. >, 1882 79-t.
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GREAT SOUTHERN WELT,

NOW Is THE TINE TO SUBSCRIBE
EOR THE
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SITUATION WANTED,

SITUATION WANTED.
a YOUNG LADY WISHES A SITUATION AS
"A guvermeSs in family, teacher Of English branches
in L private school seminary.
Address, WIN. BINGHAM,
Oaks " C..
November, l., 1852. 9S-6mpd.
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yEyHE GENUINE ARTICLE, AT REDUCED PRICE,
II Just received ut the Drug Store of
WILLIAMS & HAYWOOD.
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BEST TALENT OF THE SOUTH
Is WRITING FOR IT.
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YEAST POWDERS,

DRESTON'S MERRlLL'S ARE THE BEST IN USE
II for making good light and sweet bread.
For sale by
WILLIAMS HAYWOOD.
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KID GLOVE CLEANER

HOUVEN'S PARTISAN PREPARATION, ONE BOT
ID tie for twenty-five cleans fifty pairs of Gloves.
For sale by --,
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TOBACCO & SEGARS,

TOBACCO
nF THE FINEST QUALITY MAY ALWAYS BE
" found at the Drug Store of -
WILLIAMS & HAYWOOD.
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CONGRESS WATER.
a FRESH SUPPLY JUST TO HAND
"A At the Drug Store of
WILLIAMS HAYWOOD.
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FRENCH WINDOW GLASS.
= M BOXES, ASSORTED SIZES, IN STORE AND
AVU for sale by ,,,
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A SUGGESTION FOR THE CRISIS.
TO THE EDITOR or Tnr HERALD.

Secession Il dsunon any state scccdc every other
state RENTED 10 ~ original separate and independent
condition because entered into any Union excp,
the Union of all the states. The persistent and acknow
lodged secession 81 one H. therefore the dissolution
Of the Union.
In that event Is the eht and tho duty q each state
10 determine Coz itself whether u viii thereafter stand
alone with which 81 the states and upon what terms
viii enter into a new Union
What IL s the right aud the duty of each state 70 do
after the secession II another equally ~ right AMI
duty 70 do before such secession provided he manes'
that such secession viii take place and VIII be both pefs
tent aud acknowledged.
u certain that South Carolina, Georgia Florida, Ala
hama aud Mississippi viii scccde, aud that no coercion VIII
be used 90 restrain them u " probable that virginia
and the other border states will follow.
What then becomes the right and the duty OF tho State
81 New York; shall stand an Isolated and ndcpcnd
ent sovereignty shall continue with those states
which 40 not scccdcg shall take wide survey of
our interests present aud future and, guided by the
lights q the past, form Union with those states
which shall promise 20 the mo-, lasting peace aud
prcsrertyi
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ENTHUSIASTIC SECESSION MEETING AT
RICHMOND.

RICHMOND, Va, Dec %, 1890.
The largest, the most intelligent and influential meeting
held in Richmond assemb ed here night in the
African church, TO give expression Of opinion the
present crisis Several speeches made some favor
ing prompt secession measures and others resort TO
negotiation ultimatum.
All the speeches Intensely Southern and indicate
that the secession feeling Richmond far In advance
OF the estimate Of the most ultra Every secession sent
ment uttered was vocferously spplaadcd-
call for Bits from few in tho assembly, brought
down perfect avalanche Of groans and hsscs which
could only be restrained by tho announcement that Mr.
Bolts was not present.
Resolutions were adopted approving OF call for State
convention TO adopt the rights Of the
STATE in the confederacy out Of IT, and in the Of
dissolution to provide for her assuming her just share
the debts and obligations and for securing her just
share Of the property privileges and munitions Of the
United States reprobating any attempt coercion and
declaring that such attempt would lead TO war and dc.
precang the seizure Of forts by any seeding States be
fore the formation Of oonfederacy, unless such
SEIZURE the opinion Of the seeding State be essential
10 her safety.
The general idea from the violent manifestations the
the meeting that Virginia will secedc before the lth OF
March Had the committee reported resolutions Of the
most ultra character they would have passed almcs
unanimously.
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SEIZURE 90 CorxrxpElr MoSpY.-Gerien iafsyetta. a
shabby looking individual arrested a. The Hudson
River Railroad depot Of Tenth avenue and Thirty
first street thursday, by policeman split on snsion
II being engaged IN the countorfciting business Ia the
possession OF the prisoner was found about $3.50 worth u
counterfeit money. consisting OF bank btk, hah tnd
auatter dollars lafayette says he found tue spurious
one Ne was about starting for Albany vhcn the officer
arrested him. but intended, no doubt, W pay hrs com
pliments the residents OF lonkcrs, lh-thgs fOg.
keepsie Hudson. and other cities on the route After
having his picture taken az the ro2ueN gallery le NAs
locked up for examination At police headquarters
CAPTURE or AN ALLEGED BunetsR.Thc clothing store o.
simon Fox l5s Chatham street was burgarously enter
cd on saturday night aad robbed Of large amount o.
ready made goods ocer Golden, q the sixth precinct,
on investigating the premises came 70 the conolus o.
that the burglary perpctrated ly some one n Mr
Rows emnov SuspcJn pointed 70 Of the salcsnen
named James n Coils and his movem snis were waicaet
accordingly on Wednesday morning Coils was followed
his residence Ia Henry street TO No. AZ Hester
street aud there arrested IN Tie house was 0nn about
$500 worth OF clothing. a great portion Of which was
subsequent denthed az that stolen from Mr. Fox IN
searching the prisoner number VI pawn tickets Toe Va
rous articles Of clothing found conceas upon MS
person. Coils was brought before Justice Welsh Thurs
day, and committed for examination.
An AHrTsr ~ TnovRu.--Charlcs McKenna, a dancer ~
tho American Hall, No. sai Broadway was taken into
custody on Wednesday night by the Ninth precinct
police charge Of havinRin the month OF October last
comttcd deadly assault tpon Patrick Dpnolue at
drinking saloon Of HuSon and Thircenth street.
secrescd himself in Philadelphia. Thinking tho coast
was clear he returned to New York a day or two aro
and resumed his occupation NJ the American The police
hearing Of his arrival however proceeded 10 his place
business on Wednesday night aud arrested him. as
already stated. The prisoner brought before the
District Attorney and held for examination.