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MONUMENT TO DIR. MITCHELL.

TsNHE UNDERSIGNED having during the pas: summer
II heard many express wish that monument should
be placed the grave of Rev. DIR. Mitchell upon the
High Peak of the Black Mountain and regret that had
eady been DONE has determined give his personal
attention the matter and that by the aid of the
thousands of pupils and friends of that venerable man, be
be enabled I'd erect il.
The undersigned proposes to erect plain substantial
structure with the rock found the spot and build it
in such manner that it may also be sed UbServa-
tory. He pledges himself to all contributors that pains
ha be spared upon his part to bave the structure rm
and fit monument TO whose moral intellectual aud
physical character, fit sime 10 the granite
which his body rests The undersigned will give his per-
sOna attention 10 the work. and trusts that his knowledge
Of the country and its people, will enable him have it
constructed cheapy is possible to have it done by
else
Means will be taken to preserve the names of those who
contribute The undersigned is determined that the mon
ument shall be erected if any sufficient is OBJ
tain;d
Kemp Battle, Esq of Raleigh, will receive contrbu
tons, and MesSrs ltchord and Finch, reporters in the
House and Senate of the Legislature will any
rbntions from members of those bodies Letters address,
ed To containing contributions will be promptly ac-
knOwledGed. HENRY E. Cotton
Wilmington, N. C
Jan. 4, 1861. 4-l
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SPRING MATTRASS.

n AM NOW MANUFACTURING A SUPERIOR
Il SPRING MATTRASS, to which call the attention Of
the public The uxurouSness of this elastic couch, aDi
the convenience of IFS arrangement well the low price
at which offer them for SALE strongly commend them to
HOnsekeepers generally.
Call and examine them at wATSONS Upholstery Is
tabishment Raleigh near the Market House.
July ., 1860 54-tf.
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RURAL PUBLICATIONS

RURAL PUBLICATIONS
MY ASSORTMENT IN THIS DEpARTHpr,
1uA very complete, comprising all the late ad;,;[ Is
Farmers and Planters Encyclopedia, Emmerson
The American Farm Book, Allen.
Rural Chemistry, SoIiy.
Agricultural Chemistry, Johnston.
Chaptals Agricultural Chemistry.
The Complete Farmer and Gardener, Fessendan
The Kitchen Gardeners Instructor Brdeman
The Young Gardeners Assistant, Brdgmau.
Mchahon's American Gardener.
Gardening for the South White
Fruit, Flower and Kitchen Gardener Neil
Ladies Companion to the Flower Garden, Mrs 1ou,
Brecks Book of Flowers. Nouaon.
The Complete Florist
Downng's Landscape Gardening and Rural Arcb;,,.,
Downings Cottage Residences. ee'ufe.
Country Houses Downing.
Hedges and Evergreens, Warder
Grasses and Forage Plants Flint.
DarlngtOn's American Weeds and Useful Plants IT.,
American Hand Book of Ornamental Trees Mas5n uf0et
Rural Architecture, Allen.
DowLngs Fruit and Fruit Trees of America
The Fruit Cultivator's Manual Bridgman
The American Fruit Cuturist Thomas
The American Fruit Book Cole
The Fruit Gardener, Barry.
American Fruit Growers Guide Elliott
Fields Pear Culture
Cold Grapery, VIM. Chorlton.
Practical Treatise the Culture of the Crane Allan
HOar the Grape Vine. F' 'en
Culture OF the Grape and Straw berry, Lonpworfb
Habits and Diseases of Domestic Animals Allen
Breed, Management and Diseases of Sheep Youau
Management of Sheep, Garfield.
Sheep Husbandry in the South Randall
Mich Cows and Diary Farming Flint
Mich Cows Guenon.
For sale by
Raleigh, March %, 1860. -0NNhh.
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HESPER; AND OTHER POEMS,
BY
THEO. H. HILL.

TVNHE UNDERSIGNED has now in press, volume Of
Il Poems bearing the above title. Mr. HILL Is well
known in this community as the author of many fugitive
poems which-published anonymously-have "gnue the
rounds of the press sparkling pure gems, wherever
set.
Having reclaimed these wandering waits be presents
them public with others hitherto unpublished
his publisher would only ask for them cordial reception
impartial criticism.
The volume-a neat l2 mo-w be sent by mail free Of
postage Price 81 Per copy Orders should be forwarded
at once the subscriber but small edition vii! be
published. A liberal discount 10 the trade
HENRY d. TURNER,
y. e. Book Store.
Raleigh. Jan. Z, 1861. 4-tf
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GREENSBOROUGH MUTUAL INSURANCE
COMPANY,
Pays all Losses Promptly
DIRECTORS:
John A. Mebane W. J. Mcdonnell, c. p Mendenha, D.
p Weir James NJ Garrett, John Cole, N. H. D. Wilson,
VIM Barringer, David Mcknight, NJ. s. Sherwood Jed.
H. Lindsay Greensbnrough; w. A. Wright, Wilmington;
Robert E. Troy. Lumberton; Alexander Miller Newbern;
Thadeus McGee Raleigh; Thomas johnson, fanceyvie;
Dr. w. C. Ramsey, WadesbOrough Rev. r. &. Maynard,
Franklnton; DIR. E. +. Watson, Watsonvie.
n. Fl. ID. WILSON, President,
JED. II. LINDSAY, Vice President.
C. p. MENDENHALL, Attorney
PETER ADAMS, Secretary and Treasurer.
VIM II. CUNNING, General Agent.
W. J. Mcconnell, ]
J. A. MEBANE, Executive Committee.
j. NJ GARRETT,
All communications on business of the Office should be
sent to PETER ADAMS, Secretary.
Greensboro n. c., June IL, 1860.
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MISCELLANEOUS.
JUST RECEIVED,

0E BBI.S. FAMILY FLOUR
%eD Also prime lot of Goshen Butter, in large and
small packages
Also lot picked and smoked Salmon, and picked
Beef Tongues. %.
~ .Etru : For sale by
..s.g.-,. w. ROBT. ANDREWS. Co.
Raleigh. c., April 10, 1850. So-h =
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MISCELLANEOUS.
VALUABLE
HAW RIVER LAND FOR SALE.


HAW RIVER LAND FOR SALE.
HAVING RESOLVED TO REMOVE TO TEXAS
Ill offer for sale of the most valuable lands,
lying the waters Of aw aud its tributaries, that
can be found in Aiumancc county.
WILL SELL the tract of land on which now reside,
mile from Shallow Ford Bridge, six and half miles
from the Company Work Shops Of the n c. Central Rail-
road &C. containing 4uo more or less $50 of which
is in good of cultivation and all the rest is in
gnal forest This land is well adapted 20 the growth ul
all kinds of grain common in this country and above all
superbly adapted the growth of tne finest Tobacco. Ii
is well waered with pure and failing springs and is
well supplied with good meadows, and has large orchards
of both Apples and Peaches of good varieties, Of both
kinds of fruit. Ii has first Dwelling House and
Kitchen. good Still House and Tobacco Barn; and in
word all necessary buildings for the comfort and safety Of
farmer. The fences all good, good Mill within
three.quartGrs Of mile and very good Mill Seat the
land. This land lies miles northwest of Graham, in
healthy and civil neighborhood any that be
found Any person desiring to purchase good land like
this, would do we'll to and view mine before buying
elsewhere. For further particulars, address
G. w. PALMER,
Shallow Ford p. o.
November !, 1859. 94-tf
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NORTH-CAROLINA FORM BOOK,

,IOIkI HA.C!AltOLINAT OItM DOOhs
A improved edition Of this valuable work recently
a published by IL d. Turner Raleigh N. c.. printed on
good paper and substantially bound in law calf II contains
Forms of all those Legal Instruments which people have
occasion to and furnishing also guide Justices
Of the Peace Sher Clerks Cons bes Coroners School
Committees &c d. to which added the Constitution
Of North-Carona and the United States an account of
the principal officers of the State and of the counties titles
of address, &c, &c. Furnished at the unparalleled low
price of One Dollar being the cheapest book offered
for sae) When BY mall extra charge of 20 cents
will be required to postage this edition. A lib
era discount made to those who buy to sell again.
Published and sold, Wholesale and RETAIL BY
HENRY D.TURNER
At the North Carolina Book Store
Rale Oh, N. e.. Dec. l9, 1850 -aa - Iu5-tf
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1891 Very grateful for the patronage heretofore
AcOl . shown me, / would my friends
that with renewed diligence, offer them my services fer
the new year.
My Agricultural Department will at all times be well sup
piled with the most approved implements in and orders
for any articles not in Store will be attended to forthwith,
and sold at Manufacturer prices with freight only added
also continue my Agency for the sale of Turner's Ex
To be not only cheaper but better than
NO ] Peruvian Guano. when used by ITSELF for either
cotton, wheat corn.
Bsugh,s celebrated Raw Bone Phosphate of Lime.
No. Peruvian Guano -.-I-|I
Hydraulic Cement, Lime and Plaster.
Feb. 4, 1851. isotf
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nUDLEY NICHOLS RESPECTFULLY INFORMS
~ the Merchants of Raleigh and vicinity that he pre-
pared To offer them a handsome assortment of FANCY
GOODS, HOSIERY, GLOVES &C.. upon the most accom-
modang TERMS from the Importation of the old establish
Cd houseof FRED. FICKEY SONS
$50 W. Baltimore Street. Baltimore
March S, 1881. g7-;m
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Trustee,s Notice.-Reduced Prices.

TYRE STOCK OF GOODS CONVEYED IN TRUST
il by TH0S. CALLAN 10 the subscriber now being
sold reduced prices Those wishing to purchase READY
MADE CLOTHING cheap for cash bad better call soon.
WIN. WHITE Trustee.
N B. Those indeL ed BY note account to Thos.
Calan by calling and settling will avoid the payment of
cost w. W.
Rale;oh JuIv 10 1850 55-tf
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PILES, FIsTULA, TUMORS, &c., &c.

PILES, FISTULA, TUMORS, &C., &c.
,RR y. A. CLOPTON, of Huntsville Ala, treats with
II perfect success HemOrrhoids, Fistula, Vene-
real Diseases, SpermatOrTh9a, &c. He has
treated old Governor of the State the Oldest Physician
of Montgomery. several Physicians in Mobe; several
members of the Legislature and others of
Virginia Tennessee and Mississippi The patient is not
confined to bed or Testimonials Of the highest
character forwarded 10 any that may wish them.
Office in Huntsville Alabama his native town immedi-
ately on the Memphis and Charleston Railr ad.
three cent stamp must accompany all communications
Address j. A. CL0PTON, NJ
- Huntsville. Ala.
March !, 1861. Oft
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DRUGS. MEDICINES, &C.
BELL COLOGNE.
DRUGS AND MEDICINES,

Fall Trade of 1859.
TENHE SUBSCRIBERS ARE NOW RECEIV.
IL ing their Fall supplies of
Drugs, Medicines. Paints, Oils, Dyestuffs, Fam
cy Goods, Perfumery, &C..
which have been carefully selected in the Northern Mar
keis by of the firm to which they invite inspection
from their friends and the public generally.
PHYSICIANS.
Will find Stock complete and to those about com
mencing the practice of Medicine guarantee outfit
for less money than they can purchase it North as un
Giles and quantities wanted by beginners for this part Of the
country.
COUNTRY MERCHANTS,
We supply with Spices Soda Dyestutfs Patent Med
mines, Snuts &c. at very small advance New York
prices and them to price stock in this line be-
fore making their purchases.
PAINTS AND OILS
We have given special attention to the purchase Of and
having bought them exclusively of the Manufacturers for
Cash. will sell them at such prices cannot fail to please
and would say TO Cash and shorme purchasers. they
will consult their interest by calling before buying.
PERFUMERY, &c.
Of the best Foreign and Domestic Manufacture such as
Hair and Nail Brushes and Druggists Fancy Goods gener
ally We have the largest and complete assortment
we have ever had the pleasure to exhibit.
Believing home Journals sufficient medium for ad
vertisng do not think require the aid, and did
get up while North. special Circular proclaiming our
speed and bottom, preerring that friends and the
community should judge whether sell good Articles
and as cheap any other House.
Orders solicited from the surrounding country which
shall have our prompt attention, and be executed with
neatness and despatch.
Physicians prescriptions and family receipts compound.
ed at all hours OF the day and night, with and
racy.
WILLIAMS HAYWOOD
Raleigh, Sept 26, 1859. s4-tf
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WRAPPING PAPER.

a s GENERAL AGENT OF z. Is. safer, PR0PRlE-
N tor of the CRABTREE PAPER MILLS, am ready
settle his accounts for Paper purchase stock and to
sell Wrapping Paper, of all descriptions, favorable
Orders for such paper solicited and executed with
prompness and dispatch. ..
Address ]. ]. LITCHFORD,
Raleigh ~ q.
February 8. 1860. l0-tf
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LAW BOOKS.

LAW BUUhSs
a LAW DICTIONARY AND GLOSSARY-Contan-
"A ing full Definitions of the Principal TERMS OF TIE
COMMON Civil LAW together with translstlonS anu
explanations of the various technical phrases in different
languages occurring in the ancient and modern Reports
and Standard Treatise, embracing also all the Principal
Common aud Civil Law maxims By Alexander M. Dur
rill: new and eaLGrged edition.
". l.. POMERoY
p.Ia.ob n n Fab % 1870 lift
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BOOKS RECENTLY PUBLISHED.

II IFE OF STEPHEN A. DOUGLAS-U. S. Senator
IL from Illinois with his most important Speeches and
Reports By member of the Western Bar.
DR. OLDHAM AT GREYSTONES, and his talk there.
FUNDAMENTAL IDEAS OF MECHANICS AND EG-
PERlMENTAL DATA; By A. NORM Revised, Trsnsa-
ed and reduced to English Units of Measure By Joseph
Bennett, Civil Engineer.
THE HISTORY OF HERODoTUS-A new English
version edited with copious notes and appendices Illus
trated Illustrating the History and Geography of Hero
dous from the most recent sources of information; and
embodying the chief results, historical and ehnogsPh
and herugyphica discovery; By George RawlinsOn, NJ
A. late Fellow and Tutor of Exeter College Oxford as
sisted by Henry Rawinson R. c. b., and Sir J. g. Will
knson. F. R. 5. In four volumes-Vo 8, with Maps and
Illustrations
W. L. POMEROY.
n
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100 OAA FRUIT TREEs.-AT LUX.
AUOsOUO umburg. mile south west of
Greensboro n consisting of Apples, Pears Peaches
Pums, Aprcots Nectarines, &c. The above number of
Trees and plants ready fer sale by the subscriber
From eighteen of practical experience and knowledge
in the business he aters himself that he has
the most select collection in the Southern States.
All orders promptly attended and catalogues sent free
application. Persons ordering catalogues by mail will
please inclose a stamp to prepay.
AUTHORIZED AGENTS.
John NJ. Clark Wilmington; R, fus Scott, Fayetteville
]. 4 Carrot, Greensboro.
THOMAS II. FENTRESS.
August %, 1860. eft.
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TO WHOM 1T MAY CONCERN.

NOTICE TO WHOM 1T MAY CONCERN.
IL Having located in the City CT Raleigh take this OPP
portuny to inform the public generally that prepar
ed TO make contracts for public private buildings any
part OF the State on the most favorable terms am also
prepared TO furnish Granite its rough for building
or other purposes or dressed order shape requr
ed at reasonable rates
Orders for Stone addressed through the Postoce
Box 24g, will meet with prompt attention All bills paya-
BILE to me individually viii be responsible for any
debts made by any men in my employment without
der fom me- THOMAS COATES.
Jan. 4, 1861. Sim,
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NEW PUBLICATIONS
NEW WORKS ON ARcHITECTI,p,,,n;,
Sloauss Consfructiva NJ.

Siuah CohstFuctlVe Architecture
a GUIDE FOR THE BUILDER AND n. pDr,
Da@es Spires iGs snd the 1s Of
selected from the best specimens of Grecian az.
Art, with the figured dimensions of their Hsita ROnaa
u3n and Profile To which is added Treatise m Ppre
cal Geometry. The whole illustrated by s;rt On Prc
and accompanied BY explanatory text By Samn"1 plates
Architect author Of the Model Architect G. SOau
Suburban Architecture" etc., etc. One vol lto ET aud
Sloan's City and Suburban Architec,ns@M %.
In which are exhibited numerous DESIGNS ,,I
for Public Edihces, Private Residences and Details
Buildings. Illustrated with 1856 folio aercani
panied 6y Specifications, and Historical and accOn
Text. By Samuel Sloan author of the Model s9aOy
folio. Price $12 90. e'e' One vol
For sale by
Raleigh, Aug, Is 1853. ossNNER,
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MANUAL OF GEOLOGY, DESIGNED FOR THE
NA use of Colleges and Academies; By Ebenezer En-
mons, State Geoogst of North Carolina; Late State G
ologst of New York; Professor of Natural History ana
the Academy of Natural Science Philadelphia, &C. &C.
For sale by oy
Raleigh, N. c., March 9, 1860. 2O-t'
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INSURANCE COMPANIES.
MUTUAL LIFE lNSU-
RANCE COMPANY.

0FFIcg RALEtea, N. G.
DHIS COMPANY TAKES RISKS UPON ALL
healthy lives between the ages Of Il and 60 years
for year. for years. for e-the dsssrers /or
life participating in the profits Of The Company slaves,
between the ages of 10 and go years. insured for one
year five years for two-thrds their market value
All losses paid within so days after satisfactory proof Is
presented BE-
DIRECTORS FOR 1860 AND 1851.
CHAs. E. JOHNSON. ]. NJ LovEJoT,
W. W. HoLpES W. II. JOKES
QUENTEN BUsBEE K. T. BATTLE,
Il. w. Hustled, J. G. WILLIAMS,
w. H. McKEs G. B. RooT,
EVERARD HALL, T. +. PEscUD,
r. BATTLE.
OFFICERS:
CHAs. E. JOHNSON President
W. W. HOLDEN, Vice President,
II. W. Hustled, Attorney
W. H. JONES, Treasurer
r. II. BATTLE, Secretary,
W. II. Mckee, Med. Examiner.
6 B B sse1' A. Com.
w. II. MCKEE,
For further information the public is referred TO the
pamphlets and forms Of proposal which be obtained
at the Office of the Company any Of its Agencies
Address X. II. BATTLE,
Secretary.
Raleigh. Aug. 4, 1850. 6S-ly.
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G,o,MMIssIoM, 1851. ,,,,,.,

" GENEKAL COMMISSION BUSINESS.
Having reliable correspondence with Wholesale Dealers
in most of the cities prepared to continue the order
ing Of any Goods with dispatch. reasonable commissions
wholesale prices has given universal satisfaction to
friends, thus far. Try and your money Ferbam
Sat, &c. JAMES n. T0WLES, Agt.
Feb. 4, 1851. ---ss' 16-G
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TORN AND COTTON PLANTERS.-Sncair
casters Cotton Seed Planters always hand manuac-
turer's prices with freight only added
These great labor saving machines will not only save in
seed and labor but insure better stands crops than any
other way Of planting "a word to the wise ought TO
&c; JAMES N. T0WLES, Agt.
rem 4, 1851. l6-Mar2l.
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IRISH PoTAToES.-vERY FINE, ON SALE AT
y lowest market prices. JAMES n T0WLEs, Agt
feb rs, 1851. r-...s 25-u
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MILITARY TACTICS.

CHOPPERS MACOMBS TACTICS-A concise system Of
~ Instructions and Regulations for the Militia and Vol
unteers of the United States couprehendng the exercises
and movements of the Infantry Light Infantry and Rife
men, Cavalry and Artillery.
SCOTS INFANTRY TACTICS-In 8 Volumes.
For sale at
POMEROYS.
Raleigh, N. c.. Feb g. 1860 lift
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CIVIL PRACTICE IN NORTH-CARoLISA,

nNE VOL 8VO.-CONTAINING NEARLY FIVE
" hundred pages. Price reduced 10 S.
With the North-Carolina Form Book, Cantwe's justice
and this volume show the actual practice in court the
mere citizen the funonary, the lawyer have eesy s
cess to business forms. Postage IS cents
For sale by
H D. TURNER
North Carolina Bookstore
Raleigh, n. c., Aug II, 1860 6Swtf
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NORTH.CAROLINA GEOLOGICAL SUR.
II VEY.-TuE SWAMP LANDS OF NoRrH-CARoLEA,
containing descriptions with many analyses of the soils
of the Swamp Lands; By Ebeuezer Emmons State geOO-
gist. For sale by
W. L. POMER0Y.
Raleigh N. c., Aug. 2, 1860. 68-
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A SUPERIOR ARTICLE OF CHFWIcC
"A TOBACCO PURE SOUTHERN OHM hNG
supply of the above just received by
H. d. TURNER
Raleigh, Jau. z, 1861. I'Oie y:
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OLD DOMINION TORACCo

A MOTHER LOT OF "OLD DOMINION sNOK1yc
n TOBACCO, lust received at Turner's N, G RooL
Store, said to be superior to tn, former D'OA
Raleigh, Jan. ., 1861. o ,s
~ Spirit IF the Age copv.
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WHOLESALE DRY GOODS TRADE.
SPRING IMPORTATION 1861

SPRING IMPORTATION, 1861.
"TILLIAM e. JAMES WOULD INVITE THE AT
w tenton of Virginia, NorthCarona and Tennessee
merchants to his large and varied stock of English rsh
Scotch French. German and American Fancy and staple
Dry Goods which is complete and ready for examna
ton, feeling confident that he and will offer great
inducements TO purchasers any other house in his line
North South Many Of his Foreign Goods are of his
direct Importation and his American Guods were OBJ
tanned early in the the favorable TERMS
from the various manufactures in this country In his
stock will be found Maryland, Virginia Nor. hCarolina
-SouthCaroina and Georgia 0snaburgs Shi-tings and
Sheetings Plads and Stripes suitable for Southern Plant
ers and family use-Ogether with great variety of small
wares. notions, &C.
Cash and strictly prompt six months buyers will find it
greatly their interest to give him call before making
their purchases WIN. C. JAMES
No. los Sycamore street,
Petersburg, Va.
March i, 1861. 27-2m
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Raleigh. N. c.. Aug. II, 1850. 6s-

BIOLOGICAL AND NATURAL HlSIO'
u RY.-SURVEY OF N0RTH.CAROLlNAICJ Hs,
tanning Catalogue of the Plants of the State with oe
crptons and history of the trees shrubs, and Woody
vines; By Rev. NJ. A. Curtis, D. d.
For sale by
A.. 1aRo + E..-.0 =. as
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JOHN C. HIMSELF AGAIN.
TJNIIE SUBSCRIBER BEGS LEAVE TO INFORM HIS
friends and the public that he has regaued his health,
and will continue the Auctiunecring business his newly
tteup establishment Hackney Pools Clothing Store.
The will be lighted up with Cas- and ranged
make both bidders and goods app'Gr We. have also
made arrangements TO ave full le-size portrait Of my
brother Chip ukcn and will exhibit whenever bad look
ing articles Offered the CONTRAST will be great
To make the goods az pear better.
can't promise Ia tdE Ike D0ugLds but will endeavor
like my namesake Bat, TO speak to the point.
JOHN C. MOORE.
November l6, 1860. ga-tf
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a GRICULTURE OF NORTH-CAROLINA,
"A Containing statement of the principles of the sci
upon which the practices Of agriculture founded
BY Ebenezer Emmons, State Geolngist.
For sale by
w. L. POMEROY.
Raleigh. n. C. Aug. Z. 1850. 63-
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VINAKEN UP AND COMMITTED TO THE JAIL OF
IL Cumberland county, the LIST of May, 1861, a
runaway negro who says he free that his name is
HENDERSON SEARS, and that he is from Davidson
county, and was bound to DAVID HUNT. He is about
20 years old feet high, and weighs about 100 TBS; had
when taken up hickory shirt, black Cas-. pants and
black round coat The is requested to eome for
ward prove properly pay charges and take him away
he will be dealt with the law directs.
G. l.. MCKAY, Jailer.
June & 1860 46-t
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1861-03-13
Office Atlantic and N. C. r. r. Co.,

TO THE FRIENDS OF HOME MANUFAC.
TURES.
TIME KINSTON SHOE F. Glory Is NOW IN Sue
IL cessinl OPERATION ORDERS for negro BROGANS
and BOOTS solicited.
J. c. CARPENTER, Agent.
Kinston, y. c., July 81, 1850. 6O-tf.