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The constitutional union., 1861-02-15

THE SOUTHERN RURAL GENTLEMAN, pub llshed at Grenada, Mississippi is one of the leading Agricultural papers of the South, issued weekly at s2 50 year, and ever filled with interesting and useful reading both for the planter and mechanic Address J. L. DAVIS, Grenada, Mississippi
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CONDITION OF THINGS IN FORTS SUM-
 TER AND MOULTRIE.
NEW YORK, Feb. 6.

NEW YORK, Feb. 6.
 A salute of thirty-four guns was fired to- day in honor of Virginia.
 The steamer Marion, from Charleston, ar- rived today Among the passengers are twen- ty wives of soldiers of Fort Sumter, and sev- enteen children, who suffered severely from sea sickness during the trip. They repre- sent the garrison at Fort Sumter as in excel lent health, not single man being on the sick list The strongest union pervaded the company, and they looked forward to an at tack with confidence in their strength and ability to repel an attack. There are seventy five soldiers and thirty laborers, all of whom are now busy in mounting heavy Columbads on the ramparts and in the fortress yard. The majority of the soldiers are of foreign birth, about half of them being Irish and large number Germans.
 The garrison is now supplied daily with fresh meats and provisions of all kinds from Charleston, although only enough is brought in for each days use. The supply of salted meats and camp rations is ample enough for long siege No achievements had been received when the Marion left, and from Cap tam Adkins statement, It would appear that great difficulties would be met in entering the harbor at Charleston with endorsements or supplies The Charleston volunteers are drill ling daily, and they, with the aid of laborers, are placing Moutre and other forts in the best state of defense There are about 3 900 soldiers now in the intrenchments, and their number is constantly augmented by arrivals ha int of t,ta It sented that whatever work is done in the way of rendering Fort Moultrie capable of repell- ing an attack, that she cannot be made to command Sumter in any event, or be able to damage that fort by her cannonade.
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ON Tuesday last, Mir. James Slaughter was found dead, lying upon his face in the road some ten miles south of Panola, Mississippi. He had no marks of violence on his person. and is supposed to have fallen down in fit. He was last seen on the Sunday previous.
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THE rat " printers of Buffalo have made arrangements to celebrate the approaching anniversary of Franklins birthday We fear the spirit of the old philosopher will not honor the occasion with its presence.
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The annexed is a copy of the act referred to, in the above communication
 An act to appropriate ve hundred thousand dolars 10 the cause of Southern independence.
 SECTION l. Be 1t enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the State of Alabama, in General Assembly convened That the sum of five hundred thousand dol lars be, and the same is hereby appropriated and placed at the disposal of the Southern Congress now in session, or of the provisional government of the confederacy of seeding States, which the said Congress may establish by way of a loan to said provisional govern ment, or confederacy; and that the governor be, and is hereby empowered and required, to pay out the said sum of five hundred thou sand dollars, in such amounts, and at such times, as the said Congress or provisional government may direct, taking duly accredit- ed receipts for the amount so paid out Pro- vided, that it shall be left to the discretion of the goyernnr to pay the said amounts in coin, or in any currency of the State of Alabama, or in bonds of the State, or in treasury notes of this State, authorized to be issued under the authority of any law of this State
 A. 5. MEEK, Speaker II. k.
 J. D. RATHER President of the Sen Approved 9th Feb 1661
 A. B. MOORE.
 Mr. Hill. I move that the communication be referred to a committee of three Adopted MT. Withers. 1 offer the following resolu- tion:
 Resolred, That the Governor and the mem bers of each honse of the legislature, be in- vited to occupy seats in this congress during open sessions. Adopted.
 MT. Memminger. There being no other business before the house, I move that the congress proceed to sit with closed doors
 Congress went into secret session at a quar- ter past twelve o'clock. P.
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Il STAND upon the soil of freedom" cried stump orator. "No, you don't" exclaimed ms shoemaker; "you stand upon the soles of shoes that have never been paid for"
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STILL LATER.

Since writing the above, companies of men from Monroe, Prairie, White, Hot Spring and Montgomery counties have come in Men continue to pour in from all parts The whole country seems to be in a blaze of ex- citement. Capt. Totten has evacuated the Arsenal, and moved his men several miles be- low town, where he will remain until he can get means of embarkation.
 Little Rock True Democrat
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rnoEI2-~Io~AL CARDS.
T. J. LOBE, A toTncy at Law,
DES ARC, ARKANSAS.

WILL PRACTICE IN PRAIRIE AND THE " adjoining counties. Particular attention given to Collections
 EKFERExcEs-T J & C. Powell, Knoxville, Tenn; Thos. Il. Galloway, President of Ocoee Bank Cleveland, Tenn; Moore & Marsh. Chatta- noogn, Tenn; Hon. John II. Lumpkin, Rome, Ga; Hon. William Daugherty, Columbus, Ga: Hon. Joseph T. Mcconnell. Hnggold. Ga.; William II. Georgia nov ,.
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The Secretary read as follows
HoUsE OF REPRESENTATIVE, MONTGOMERY, ALA, Feb. 6, 1861.


 MONTGOMERY, ALA, Feb. 6, 1861. To the Hon. HoreH Co5J, President cf the Souther, Congress
 SIR: The undersigned have been appointed a committee, on the part of the House of Representatives of the State of Alabama, to communicate to the Congress of seeding States, now in session in this city, the in- closed act of the State of Alabama placing at the disposal of the Southern Congress, or the provisional government, formed by them, by way of loan, five hundred thousand dol lars, for placing the seeding States in a bet ter condition of defense against any attack that may be made upon them by the Federal Government of the United States We have also been directed, by the same body to tender to the members of Congress seats on the floor of the House of Represen- tatives
 We are, very respectfully,
 Your obedient servants,
 DAVID HUBBARD, l
 S. I. RICE, Com.
 F. $. LYON.
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MONTGOMERY ALA, February :, 1S6l
 The Congress met this forenoon at eleven o'clock Prayer was offered by the Rev. G. ". H. Petrie, of the Presbyterian church, as follows;
 Almighty God, our heavenly Father, with profound reverence do we bow before thy Di- vine Majesty, acknowledging thy claims upon our worship, and beseeching thee to receive our applications, through the grace that is in Christ Jesus, our Lord. Wilt thou be pleased in thy infinite goodness, to bless and protect these thy servants, the representatives of sov- ereign States, here assembled with sacred trusts, that they may be adequate to the i'm portant duties they may be called upon to dis charge. Bless them this day in their delibe- ratons, and be pleased to grant that they may adopt those measures which may be pro- motive of the safety, honor, and welfare of the people, and may conduce to the honor and glory of God. Avert from us all impend- ing evils, and overrule all things so that our people may realize their highest hopes and have their most ardent desires fulfilled. Mer- cltu God we beseech thee to hear our suppli- cations, and accept us in the name of the blessed Redeemer, unto whom with thee and the Holy Spirit, be equal and everlasting praise. Amen.
 The journal of yesterday was read and con- : frmed.
 MT. Withers-Mr. President, is there any business before the House?
 The President-None Mir. Withers-I have been informed that 1t is probable that the committee which is now in session will be ready to report to-day, at twelve o'clock. make the motion, there fore. that We take a recess till that hour.
 The motion was agreed to.
 At the hour of twelve, Congress again met and was called to order by the President
 The President-I beg leave to lay before the body communication from the Legisla ture of Alabama, which 1 ask the Secretary . to read
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AN cnyous man repnes as much at the manner in which his friends live as if he main tained them.
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SOUTHERN CONGRESS.
MONTGOMERY, ALA, February :, 1861.

Special Correspondence of Tue Constitutionalist
 FOURTH DAY
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coNVENrIoN DELEGATES.

Anson-Dr A. Myers and J. A. Leak
Aiamanee-Judge Rufin, Giles Asbane'
sAlerander-A Stewart.
Ashe-J Forbes. -- ..s...@
Bladen-T D Mcdowell
q Brnnssrck-Thomas Meares az
Bertie-S B Spruill. James Bond. ~-..
Bedufort-W Ellison J Morrow.
Buncombe--N Wood6a.
Burke-J c Mcdowell. -..... all
Cabarrns-C Phifer
CaLdrelL-E w Jones
Comden-D Ferebee.
'CasIeA-Hon Brown, John \ Graves.
Cataw6a-Rev Henkle.
Carferet-C Thomas.
Chatham-L Merritt. John Manning, JAS II Headen.
Cherokee-A Davidson. -.-.
Chowan-R billiard.
czeareland-Dr W Miller, DR. J W Tracy.
Colum6us-Richard Wooten.
Crauen-Geo Greer, j. D Whitford.
Characterization Warren WinsIow, David Mcneil.
Currifuck-H Shaw.
Dapidson-B Douthit, Kittrell.
Duplin-W Houston, ] Rhodes.
Ddrie-Robert Sprouse.
Edgeeom5e and Ftlson-Ilon Geo Howard, " Battle.
Forsyth-Thos ] Wilson, Rufus Patterson.
Franklin-W Williams.
GranriUe-T l. Hargrove, A " Eenable, Royster.
Ga,ton-Dr S Johnston. ~
Greene-W A Darden, jr.
COLLABORATION J A Gilmer, Ralph Cornell, R P Dick.
Gdtes-A Walton.
Halitaz-R Smith, L W Bachelor.
Herftord-Hon Kenneth Raynsr.
Hyde-E l. Mann.
Harnett-A S Mcneil.
Hoyrood-Wm Hicks.
Henderson-W Ship.
Eredeit-Anderson Mitchell, T Allison.
Johnston-C Sanders, Smith.
Jachson-W H Thomas.
.JOnes-Wm Foy.
Lenoir-John Washington.
Lncoin-Wm. Lander.
Nacon-C D Smith
MadfsoH-J A Mcdowell.
Mnrtin-Asa Biggs.
NcD0ErH-J II Greenlee.
Asckien6urg-Hon " Osborne, Vim Johnston.
Moors-Dr II Turner.
Aontgomery-S Christian.
Nash-A II Arlington.
New Uanopsr-J l. Holmes W 8 Ashs.
Northampton--D Barnes, Moody
Onslo~-Dr G Ward.
Oranse-iIon w A Graham, Capt John Berry.
Pasq"otank-Dr Speed.
Pergamans-Joseph Cannon.
Person-John Cunningham.
Pitt Satterth waite, Grimes.
RGn2eLph-Wm Long, Alfred G Foster.
Richn,ona-Walter Leak
Ro6eson-J Fuller Sutherland.
Roc6ingham-Edward T Brodnax, Hon David Reid.
Rouan-Hon Burton Craee, II Jones.
Rutherford and POLK H Carson VI Durham
S4mpson-Dr Thos Bunting. Robt a Nosety.
Hdnly-E Herne
Sskes--John Hill.
Surry-T Hamlin.
TyrreE-El Spruill.
l'nion-Hugh Houston.
Wake-lIon Geo Badger, " " Holden K P Battle.
-Warren--Hon Edwards A Thornton.
Wayne-Geo Strong A Thompson.
Washington--W S PettigreW.
Wataugq-J W Counsel.
WRkrs-Peter Eller, Jas Galloway.
TaoLkin-R Armfeld.
Iancev--M Penland.
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A SNORING WIFE.

Talk about your scolding wives and your smoky
chimneys but they amt nowhere-they amt q
. Circumstance | would rather have chimney
ssthat emits smoke enough to the whole faali-
-@ly, and be forced to live with dozen Xantippes
all together, than to aVe-to -isput up" with q
snoring wife. Oh! the very idea makes nervous
man tremble from the top of his stoveppe hat to
. about foot below the soles of his boots y snor-
ing Wife Boo-o-O-o-o-o! p 5000
-, But started to tell story, and am going to
do it. -
sss Well an my lifes morning march, when my
bosom was. young" ] wooed and won the beautl-
full and accomplished Miss Ann NJ. Dash. The
difficulties of the courtship will here emu
sanerate, for they will not weave into the plan OF
this story, which is intended to be short-Yery
@short.ls7----.7T
The appointed time for the wedding arrived,
and hundreds Of young people from far and near,
assembled at the mansion Of the old man Dash, to
= witness the ceremony and "trip the light fantastic
toe" 1t was a brilliant wedding and 'happi-
ness, our beings end and ainI," was ours. When
a couple really love, their wedding-day is the hap
piest of their lives; and if they should be unfOr-
tunate in after life, they look back to that day
as a bright oasis in the desert of their memory.
About two o'clock in the morning the company
broke up and we went to bed
e. Before got to sleep my wife began to snare.
80 / was dumbfounded. ''Ye goda" | mentally
.ejaeulated Cd" is this reality? Is it possible that
l am bound up for life to woman who snores |'
was miserable.
Here had been just minute before in costa
eies the possession of, | thought a treas
nre "Can l love her ?'' | asked of my heart, and
the answer instantly came, " 1t is impossible?' T
debated with myself whether or not | should
seeede," but snoring not ground Of divorce.
1t ought to be-"you bet" / sat up in bed and
from thinking went to talking.
d" L can't and won't stand this I'll just get up
and leave, let the consequences he what it may.
love her, / know, but l did not know that she
ssnored."
About this time noticed that she had quit
snoring, and was shaking the bed with suppressed
laughter, and | began to see that | was sold.
There never was poor devil, before since,
that rejoced more at discovering that he had been
sold
:" Why" said she, ~ thought you promised to
take me for better for WORSE but here you are
raising row, and threatening to leave at the
first little fault you find about me-"
WELL said l. /" will make the same promise
again, if you won't snore; but I'll be hanged if |
would live with snoring wife ten minutes
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State of N. Carolina. MeckIenburs Go

,Csart Of Peas and Quarter Sssions-Aprl Term 1861
j. A. Este. vs.. J. NJ Strait James Collie, Jr and
Joseph Lowell.
Original Attachment--Levied in the hands OF r. A.
b.. Mcleod, and him summoned q. garnishee.
II appearing the satisfaction Of the Court that III.
defendants in this sut inhabitants OF North
Carolina, but reside bcyond the limits of the same il
therefore ordered by said Court that publication be
made in the Western Democrat newspaper printed in
the town of Charlotte, for six successive weeks. notify
ing the said defendants be and appear before the
Justices of Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions
the Court be held for said county of Merklem
barg at the Court House in Charlotte, the 4th Mon
day fJuly next then and there plead, answer or
demur, or judgment pro confesso will be taken
them.
Witness, W. X. Reid Clerk Of said Court at office in
Charlotte, the 4h Monday of April 1861, and the s5th
year of American independence
65-6t W. K. REID, Clerk
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RULINGS, SPRINGS & CO. have also added to their
Readv-made Clothing Stock, Merchant Tailoring De-
Partment, to which they call the especial of
their many friends and customers. 81.
They intend making this department second to none
In the State either in style and quality of Goods
the manufacture of Garments.
At all times will be found good stock of Black and
colored Cloths English, French and American CASH
meres, and variety of Vesngs Also, an assortment
of Rock Island Cassimeres. '..- r
They feel confident of their ability to undersell anv
other house in the State, from the advantages thew
have in getting their goods.
Their goods are bought by the quantity BY one Of
the Firm who resides in the Northern markets which
gives him the opportunity Of taking advantage of the
prices of goods, thereby saving least Twenty
per cent to the consumer.
RaEDimes saved are Dollars made ga So try rs.
Orders from distance solicited. Cptti,, do,. -.
short notice. "
Sept IS, 1850. ~FULIINGS SPRINGS l. 20
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AAs;oI.eSSOHS.

Music IeSsonS., -
The undersigned begs leave to inform ms 'enas sno
patrons as well as the public generally that as
pared to give =. IL RI 49, -
81. rss;dence or at the residence Of pupils
Parus and prompt attention will be paid TO
orders for tuning repairing a.
notice and on very moderate terms. .os,red
. SHEET MUSIC and MUSIC BUNS VIII 'e
Having been engaged in the Piano tor more
than Ten years offer my assistance most =" ~
to all those who may desire to purchase f"n0s - =.
exchange old Pianos for new ones, -.>-
Best references given. -. - n ,,;ason,s
Orders left at the post office or at Messrs DAVIDSON
Furniture Hall will receive promp1 a''e n ns;c
Jan 6, 1861 tt oh"ftoe
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New Family Grocery Store |!

Wholesale and Retail dealers in Family Groceries,
choice old Wines, (highly improved by age)
Also, Havana Segars, Tobacco Wooden and Will
low Ware, &c.
Having established ourselves in Charlotte, and in
consideration of the hardness of the times. desire
and intend sell the entire satisfaction Of purcha-
All orders accompanied with the cash will be
promptly attended to.
Store on Tryon Street. one door above Palmers Va
riety Store.
March 26 1861.
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DCUBLE-BARREL SHOT GUNs-It has been
suggested to US the authority Of Army officers,
that double barrel shot guns will be found of very
efficient service in the present struggle. 1t is
true that they could not be used against arms of
long range but that it is probable that vast deal
ofthe fighting will be done in storlning and de-
Tending ramparts and entrenchments, the double
barrel shot guns can be used most effcctually at
close quarters.
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sSHEEp-RAIsING.-A gentleman, who has look
ed into Southern resources with reference to our
complete and everlasting independence, reports
only one item in which We are deficient. We can
make corn and wheat and meal and cotton enou. h
to feed and clothe ten times our population; but
we ale short ofsheep. This deficiency can be al
NEST entirely supplied in single BY not
killing the lambs this spring the number of sheep
can be nearly doubled at once. We hope our
people will not neglect important matter.
BETTER not taste lamb for years to than ever
again be dependent on the Yankees for anything
great or small.--Richmond Hhig
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THE Plan am at last enabled to send YOU a
comprehensive announcement of the governmental
policy concerning offensive movements. 1t is the
intention Of the President to crush out this REBEL
ion if possible before the 4th of July, 1861. He
has determined and ordered that, if it be practical
tle, simultaneous attacks be made upon Norfolk,
Richmond, Harper's Ferry and Pensacola, and
that fotila be sent down the Mississippi river.
THERE'S to be no trifing. Good citizens will be
protected, but traitors will he hung and their
property will be confscatcd.- HaM. Car. " T.
Times
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$50 REWARD.

RUNAWAY, from the Subscriber, living White
Plains, Chese field Dsrcr : c. about 10Th of August last
my negro fellow Ben. He "a yeas OF age of yellow sh
complexion almost black has beard weighs about $50
pounds, about feet inch high. He walks with firm step
and carnes himself Ii is likely that Ben will
deavor make his way free Stale. Amy person WHO
will rIr SAID and lodge him any safe jail
that get HIM deliver him residence shall
receive the above reward will also give 800 reward tor
proof sufficient white person pc
harborng the said boy Try ing effect his escape.
. WIN. NJ. BLAkENEY.
FEBRUARY 10, 1861. #.
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state of n. Carolina, Mecklenburx Co.

cOst cf Plsds and Quarter Ss,sons-AprH Tsrss 1861
VS. \. D, Orr vs.. b. A. Culp.
" Original Attachment-Lery on Land.
II appearing to the satisfaction of the Court tina,
A Culp, the defendant in this case is not an iDhab
tant ohe State of North Carolina but resides bcvond
the limits OF the same, it is therefore ordered bv said
Court that publication be made for six weeks in the
Western Democrat, anewspaper published in the town
Of Charlotte, notifying the said defendant be and
appear before the Justices of Court of Pleas and
Quarter Sessions, at the next Court be held for the
said eounfysof aeekenhurg, at the Court House in
Charlotte, on the 4th Monday of July next, then and
there to plead answer denur or Judgment pro con-
fssso Hziilzb 10 taken against him.
Witness ". K-Reid, Clerk of our said Court at Of
fee, the lib Monday in April 1851, and the s5th year
of American Independence.
S6-et 80 -. a..>--. n. 4 REID Clerk
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Agricultural Implements,
at the Sagn of the Golden Paa-Lo.k

at the Sagn Of the Golden Paddock,
large supply of the above consisting of rhon,,.,
celebrated Ploughs; also, Corn Sheers StrawCptt.
shoves: Spades; Hay ard manure Forks: best east.i
Trace Chains, Log Chains, Wagon Chain.
Hoes Rakes, Hedge Shears, Pruning Shears PM,
aud Binding Knives, &c, &C. "'"s
z-F ... COCFRAkE SAMPLE
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erB~T They getting up \ company at Nash
vile, Tenn. They said 70 have scythes,
fastened on TO the ends of pocs,--''a swate bit of
a toool' for a scrimmage. Verify, they think that
call flesh is grass, and they want to NOW some of
it down.
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LIB, author Of the n. G. Justice, etc.
CONTENTS:
OF Legislative power in general; Legislative POvr
North Caroina Legislative powers of justices Of =
peace; county beundareS-dceds, etc: county r,u
and charges court houses, prisons, etc; comfy
jury trials; fairs and public sales: general assem-
inspections, public landings, etc.; poor houses
hospitals registers and clerks; rivers and creeks p
ferries and bridges; weights and measures; idiobn
lunatics; retailers: Ncuse river: public roads andu
ways public landings and inspections; mills aHdr
lcrS ordinares and constables; patrols waIdebsd OH
poor; prison bounds; roads ferries and bridges poIr
cxemptionS- executive power in general; eEetE'
power i'll North Carulina; executive power OF the s'Ia
chief Justice and clerk; attorneys at law; atIongF
eral; reporter and marshal, clerks and solicitor cR
for pauper%: guardians; county attorney: nnrio'm
county court clerks; cor1uers; boundary cOmmE'hP
committee of finance; county trnstec rounIy tTe"'
special court epmmi SsiouerS of fair; nsp ector
perintendentS Of schools; commissioners nj narslh
wardcne Of the poor; registers, commits toners o. tt
and creeks; shefitfs constableS; rangers sanda'aH
ers retailers a; admin lrators; chairman OF F'
court: commissioners of deeds and conrPyancc "
missioncrs Of low lands; entry takers and s"r'c
superntendents Of. elections; gina. iam> and Fee''
inspectors; commissioners Of internal mproTth'
PARTITION; patrol committees; process slonerS; %1
and boards Of valuations oycTSeGr.. of roads ana ""
commissioners Of wrecks; tobacco pickcrS ana cow
The APPENDIX contains forms Of Deeds aad u
veyances. as follows: Agreements, assign mrnts's"
bills Of sale. bills Of exchange and IadnG oohoi
ccIlaneOuS bonds, contracts, deeds. marriage ~
ments, mortgages, copartnershp articles, hO'"'
leases, &c, &c.
This book contains $50 pages, is gotten up ID ",
rior style and bound in law calf Price, slngf"
$500. ~. EDWARD CANTWELL,
RALEIGH, ~
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What 1t Takes to Carry a Newspdper.-It
takes time-it takes patience-industry-
sense-it takes -pens-ink-type-prin
-editors-news boys-pressmen, press work
press-exchanges- disposition
to be accommodating to every body-to hear every
bodyS complaints-to listen at ever body's tale
it takes skillful manGuverng to hit no body-and
offend no But to carry on all these things
successfully and give you the news it takes money
money that will pass at the banks and in the
stores-in fact everywhere it is needed.-Nuf ced.