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THE Pound STERLrNG.-A correspon-
dent of the New York Journal Of Com
merce states the following as the data
from which to calculate the value of q
pound sterling.
In England % ounces Of pure gold
are mixed with ounces of alloy, this
is called % carats fine, and is valued at
93 lis lOd grains an ounce.
In the United States 80 ounces of
pure gold is mixed with 10 ounces of al
loy of no value. 100 ounces of coin is
worth 81, $3.50. 46; an ounce of coin is
$500.
One ounce of pure gold, 1000 fine, is
coined into S20.67 lS-l00.
A sovereign of England new weighs
dwts, 8 grains, (worn ones not SO
much) and passes for pound.
By the above statement you may COM
pute the intrinsic value of sovereign OF
pound. By the help of a little arithme-
tic you will find that pound sterling
is 81 e6-3 mills and little over.
Less than one hundred years since
one of the States passed law that if
any one owed % shillings he should be
allowed to settle it with guinea,
which was called 81 shillings and
weighed dwts. 9 grains.
Since then the British mint changed
their coinage, ma lie sovereign of 20
shillings. M
21 sovereigns to go for 20 guineas.
The 81 sovereigns contain more pure
gold than 20 guineas by several shil-
lings value.
The United States (lsos) made eagles
with cap on the head weighing IL
cwts. 9 grains, l1l2 fine, at $40; they
were then more valuable than silver.
In 1882 Congress made them tender
for $1O66, and made a new coinage
| with the hair curled, 9-1O fine, which
are the eagles that people now talk
about, but do not often see.
And by the changes of the coinage of
two nations you may see why pound
was once called $4.44, and now 81. s4a
S4.s5. New pounds are worth s4.s6
3s-lOO, if not worn.
The habit is still to call the pound
$4..44..4, and then add 81 per cent?
which brings it up to $4.o5 for pound.
By this incongruity Of calling the pound
one sum, and estimating it at another,
the contradiction is presented, that ex-
change between England and the Uni
ted States is really at par, when it is
nominally at 81 per cent, premium in
favor of England.
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Died,

In this City on the morning of the 26th inst.
VIRGINIA ALMA, daughter of John and Virginia
C. Nichols, aged years, months and ten days.
Suddenly in Johnston Co., near Clayton, on
Friday, the 18th. inst, FREDERICK R. LILLY,
aged "a years.
In Smthfeld, Johnston county on Friday even
ing last, Mrs. LUCY ANN HASTINGS, wife of VIM.
Hastings, ESQ.,, in the 42d year of her age.
Near Smithfeld, Johnston county, on Sunday
morning last, Mrs JULIA c. BRYANT, widow Of
the late Bytham Bryan in the I'D year of her age.
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LAND FOR SALE, LEASE ORIENT.

80
TNHE SUBSCRIBER WISHES TO LEASE FOR
i term of years, sell or rent as may suit par
ties, that well known plantation situated in the
County of Greene, N. c., known as the Sheeter
plantation, containing two thousand acres,
eleven hundred OF which are in high state OF
cultivation, well adapted to the growth OF Cotton,
and said by competent judges, to be unsurpassed
in productivencss by any in Eastern Carolina
An abundance of Marie, of the best quality and
of easy of access, abounds on the farm, with am
pie supply of mud for composing. Woodland
conviently situated for the use of the farm
Spacious and commodious dwelling house, with
10 large rooms, together with all necessary out
buildings. If preferred parties can obtain neces-
sary stock ofall kinds, together with agricultural
implements, carts, wagons and provisions upon
the premises
Also, two other valuable plantations containing
about six hundred acres of cleared land in each
tract, lying in Pitt county and known as the
Clark and Foreman tracts; the one being situated
on Tar river; the other about four miles distant.
These lands are we'll adapted to the growth of
Cotton. Means of manuring convenient. Am
pie buildings on these farms.
Persons wishing to see the above described
plantations can make application to the subscri
ber WILLIAM WHITEHEAD,
Oct. 31-44-w1mpd. Greenville, N. C.
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Great Destitut,on in Alabama.

AUGUSTA, GA, Oct. 26.-Accounts from
northern and central Alabama report great
destitution from failure ofthe crops. Many
OF the planters have mortgaged their lands
for supplies; but the crops failing, the lands
are sold at ruinous rates. Families and
homes are broken up under the forced sales.
In Greene county alone there are more suits
on the circuit court docket than thefe are
voters
Meeting are being held, urging the Legis-
lature to pass laws preventing the sacrifice
of property.
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Death of the Emperor Expected.

1t is no secret that hehealth of the French
Emperor has for some time been declining,
and that serious alarms are felt as to his re-
covery. The letter of our well-informed
Berlin correspondent, which will be found
on another page, gives us information on
this subject of startling Importance. On the
beck, the chief surgeon of the Prussian army,
left for Biarritz to consult with the physi-
clans of the Emperor on the possibility of an
operation. On the next day dispatch was
received from the Prussian Embassy in Par
is that there was no hope of recovery for Ma
poleon, and that his death may be hourly ex-
pected, the fact being only still kept secret
N. Y. Tribune.
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~ WAKE COUNTY.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT IN AC-
perior Court, there will be special term of the
Superior Court of Wake County, held at the
Court House, in the City OF Raleigh, on the I'd
Monday of December next, for one week, for the
transaction of civil business.
Witnesses in all Civil Cases are required to at
tend the Special Term, under the same rules,
forfeitures, and penalties, and with the same pri
yileges, as If the Term weTe Regular Term.
= j. N. RUNTING,
Clerk of Superior Court
Raleigh, Oct 90, 1885, 95-lw6ts.
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Mexico.
HOPELESS CONDITION OF THE EMPRESS.

HOPELESS CONDITION OF THE EMPRESS.
PARIS Friday, Oct. 26, 1865.
The condition of the Empress Carlotta is
described as being hopeless.
IMMEDIATE RETURN OF MACMILLAN Ex-
PEcTED.-The Emperor Maximilian will
probably return in the Austrian frigate
which was recently dispatched from Trieste
by the Emperor Francis Joseph. ~
The WITHDRAWAL OF THE FRENCH
TRooPs. 1t is said that 20 war steamers will
leave for Mexico in November, to bring hcme
the entire French force now in that country.
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Reduction in Price of the American
Watches,
MADE AT WALrHAM, MASSACHUSETTS.
In consequence of the recent great improve
ments in our facilities for manufacturing we have
reduced our prices to as low point as they can
be placed,
WITH GOLD AT PAR,
so that no one need hesitate to buy watch now
from the expectation that it will be cheaper at
some future time The test of ten years and the
manufacture and sale of
More than 200, 900 Watches
have given our productions the very highest rank
among time-keepers. Commencing with the de-
termination to make only thoroughly excellent
watches, our business has steadily increased as
the public became acquainted with their value,
until for months together, we have been unable
to supply the demand. We have repeatedly en-
larged our factory buildings until they now cover
over three acres of ground, and give accommoda-
ton to more than eight hundred workmen.
We are fully justified in saying that we now
make more than onsiaalf Of all the matches soil in
the United States The different grades are dis
tinguished by the following trademarks on the
plate:
l. "American Watch Co." Waltham, Mass.
2. "Appleton, Tracy s. Co.. waltham, Mass.
8. "P. 8. Bartlett" Waltham, Mass.
4. civilian Ellery."
S. OUR LADIES' WATCH, of first quality, is
named Appleton, Tracy & Co., Wal
than, Mass.
6. Our next quality OF Ladies' Watch is named
"P. s. Bartlett" Waltham, Mass. These
watches are furnished in great variety
of sizes a, styles of cases.
The American Watch Co., of Waltham, Mass.
trademarks or price,
AL THE PRODUCTS OF THEIR FACTORY
ARE FULLY WARRANTED
to be the best time-keepers of their class ever
made in this or any other country. Buyers
should remember that unlike the guarantee of a
foreign maker who can never be reached, this
guarantee is good at all times against the Com
pavy or their agents, and that if after the most
thorough trial, any watch should prove defective
in any particular, it may be always exchanged for
another As the American Watches, made at
Waltham, Mass. are for sale by dealers generally
throughout the country, we do not solicit orders
for single watches.
Caution.-The public are cautioned to buy
only of respectable dealers. All persons selling
counterfeits will be prosecuted.
ROBBINS & APPLETON,
Ag'ts for the American Watch Co.,
1872 BROADWAY, N. Y.
Sept. %, 1855. so4m
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Itch! Itch !, Scratch Scratch ~
Wheaton's Ointment will cure the Itch in forty
eight hours. Also cures Salt Rheum, Ulcers,
Chilblains, and all eruptions of the Skin. Price
so cts. For sale by all Druggists.
By sending go cents to WEEKS & POTTER,
Sole Agents, 17O Washington street, Boston,
Mass, it will be forwarded by mail free of post
ge, to any part of the United States.
P. F. PESCUD, Agent,
sept 21-1y Raleigh, N. C.
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WHO WANTS A PIANO!
& SEVERAL PATRONS OF CONCORD III
MALE College have requested my aid in securing
Good Pianos

1Or Lnelr use. - = f-1l :
This has induced me to make arrangements With
some of the best manufacturers, which enable me
to furnish instruments Of the First Glass, 1t
reduced prices. can save each purchaser nom
forty to one hundred dollars. Price lists Of the
manufacturers will be sent TO those who desire
them, to aid them in making seltctions. 81
When selections shall have been made, the
money can be sent to me, at my expense, by THO
Southern Express, and Piano viii be shipped
to the Depot the purchaser may designate. Each
Piano sold will be fully warranted. y IA
Address me ct Statesyille, N. G. s
J. NJ N. CALDWELL
April 81, 1866. 1s-viy.
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ASSISTANT ASSESSORS OFFICE,
U. s. INTERNAL REVENUE,
srd Division, 4th District, N0rth-Car0lina,
RALEIGH, OCTOBER, 1856.
TAX NOTICE!

il AN nv IOH
TN ACCORDANCE WITH INSTRUCTIONS
i received at this Office, from the Department
of Internal Revenue, all persons residing in the
3rd Division, 4th District, N. c., will make re-
Watches, Pianos, &C., held May 1st, 1865
Also returns from Manufactures, Distillers, &C.,
dating from April 1st, 1885, and quarterly re-
turns from those liable for the quarter ending
June 30th, 1865, and each one thereafter.
JNO. r. HARRISON,
Assistant Assessor, Sd Div, 4th Dist, N. G.
Raleigh, Oct 30, 1866. 96-6t.
fB Progress and Sentinel copy six times and
send bills to this office.
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DR.. Tobias, venetian Horse Llniment.

~ y =
DR.. Tobiss, Venetian Horse Llniment.
Pint bottles at one dollar, for the cure Of Lame
ness, Scratches, Wind Calls, Sprains, Bruises,
splints, Cuts, Collie slippingstihe, 0ver-hesting.
Sore-throat, Nail in the Foot, etc. It Is warran-
ted cheaper and better than any other article
ever offered to the public. Thousands of ami
mails have been cured of the Collie and Over
heating by this Liniment; and hundreds that
were crippled and lame have been restored to
their former vigor. It is used by all Of the first
horsemen throughout the States. Orders are
constantly received from the racing stables of
England for fresh supplies of this invaluable ar
ticle. Over $500 testimonials have been received.
Remember, one dollar laid out in time may save
the life of your horse. Sold by all Druggists.- -
Office, Sc Cortlandt street, New York.
Oct. %, 1885, 80-1m
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without even waiting to hear the rest Of the
evidence. This indecent haste Is the strong,
est proof that the Governor regards the trial
as mere form, which, unfortunately, ne Is
obliged to observe, and that the dignity OF
tbe State is to be sacrificed to the interests
of his party at the polls
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NEW GOODS!

r AM NOW RECEIVING NEW GOODS
market. Have made arrangements By which I
will receive New Goods weekly, and Win sell
very cheap. Call aud see my goods before yuu
buy, as here is the place to get bargains.
Ali kinds of barter taken for goods, and the
highest cash prices paid for bank notes andspecie-
will also continue my branch Store at w. AZ
Pattenon's, where will sell at my Graham
prices.
An who are indebted to me for Goods will
please come along with the money ct once.
G. W.SPATTERSON,
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Commission and Shipping Merchants
WILMINGTON, N. G.,
HAvING RESUMED BUSINESS, WILL BE
Ii pleased to serve his old friends and custom
ers, and all Others wishing business sttended to
with promptness "a ~.
Soiicits consignments of Cotton, Naval
Stores, Bacon, Timber, Grain, &c.
~ Charges made light.
Sept. 10, 1856. ST-w1y
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.
Important Order of Gen. Sheridan The
Government of Juores Recognized as the
only legitimate Gooernnaent Of the Coun,
try.
New ORLEANS, Oct. 26.-The following
important letter appears this afternoon;
HD'QRs DEPT. OF THE GULF,
New ORLEANS, La, Oct. %. .'66.
GENERAL II am satisfied that there is
only one way in which the state of affairs on
the Rio Grande can be bettered, and that is
by giving the heartiest support to the only
government in Mexico recognized by our
own-the only one which is really friendly
to US. You will, therefore, warn all adhe-
rents of any party or pretended government
in Mexico or State of Tamaulipas that they
will not be permitted to violate the neutrali-
ty laws between the Liberal Government of
Mexico and the United States and, also,
that they will not be allowed to remain in
our territory and receive the protection of
our flag in order to complete their machina-
tions for the violation of our neutrality laws
These instructions will be enforced against
the adherents of the Imperial buccaneers
representing the so-called Imperial Govern
ment of Mexico, and also against the Orte-
ga, Santa Anna and other factions. Presi-
dent Juarez is the acknowledged head of the
Liberal Government of Mexico.
am, General, very respectfully,
Your obedient servant,
P. II. SHERIDAN,
Maj. Gen. Cong.
To B'vt Brig Gen. T. L. SEDGwIcK, COM
manding Sub-District of Rio Grande.
Brownsville, Texas.
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JORDAN wOMBLE.

Grocer and Commission Merchant, for all kinds
of Produce and other Goods.
Special attention given to the sale of Flour,
Bacon and Lard.
North side Hargett street Raleigh, NC.
ang lifts.
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LIVERPOOL COTTON MARKET.

LIVERPOOL, Oct. -Cotton-The mar
ket is dull at 15d. for Middling Uplands
prices declined 4@ad. on the week. The sales
of the week have been 10000 bales.
LIVERPOOL, Oct 26.-Evening g.-The cot
ton market is steady the sales to day amount
to $4,000 bales; Middling Uplands are quot
ed at 15@154d.
LIVERPOOL PROVISION MARKET.
LIVERPOOL, Oct 26.-The market for
Breadstuffs is firm. Corn has advanced to
33s. for Mixed Western. Lard tends down.
ward
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NoRTH-cAROLINA,,

In GRANVILLE COUNTY.
Superior Court of Law, September Term, 1883.
Russell H. Kingsbury, :
u.s. fOTiginal Attachment.
William b. Hughes.
It appearing to the satisfaction Of the Court
that William H. Hughes, the defen dnnt In this
case is absent beyond the limits Of this State II -
therefore, on motion, ordered by the Court that
advertisement be made for six weeks, successive
ly, in the Raleigh Standard, notifying the said
defendant OF the fling of the said attachment,
and that unless he appears at the next term OF
this Court and plead, answer or replevy, or judg-
ment by default final will be granted against him,
and the property levied upon ordered to be sold
to satisfy the plaintiffs debt.
Witness, JOHN c. RUSSELL, CLERK of said Court,
at office in Oxford the first Monday ofSeptember,
A. D., 1865. JNO. c. RUSSELL, G. 8. 9.
Sept. 25. 1856. sN'- 40-w6w.
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Assistant Doorkeeper to the House of
Commons.
WE ARE AUTHORIZED TO ANNOUNCE
w Theo. N. Ramsay, of this City, as
candidate for Assistant Do0rkeeper to the next
House of Commons. O-td
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Raymond, after drumming up the Phila-
d1elphia Convention, and inducing the atten-
dance of many Southern citizens who could
III III afford the expense, now coolly says the
Philadelphia Convention has disappeared,
from rhe contest
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HilI's Hair Dye SO Cents.-Black or
Brown. instantaneous, beautiful, durable, re-
liable The best and cheapest in use. Depot
No. 66 John Street, New York. Sold by all Drug,
Patent Medicine, Perfumery and Fancy Goods
stores everywhere.
March Is, 1866.-1y.
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Raleigh, Oct. %, l
IMPORTANT TO COTTON PLANTERS!
10000 LRS. RACONlll

WE ARE PREPARED TO FURNISH
w Planters with Bacon for Cotton, at the rate
of one pound of Bacon for one pound of Cotton.
Cotton to be delivered against the 20th October
next. B. P. WILLIAMSON & co. :.
Raleigh, Sept 9th, 1886. 8-M.
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EYE AND EAR,

Respectfully informs the citizens of Raleigh, and
vicinity, that he will be at the Marlborough Hotel
on Saturday, November Oath, and remain until
Thursday, November Goth, and again on Saturday,
December 22d, until Thursday, the 9th.
After that time monthly, of which due notice
will be given.
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FINE FARMS TO RENT.

FINE FARMS TO RENT.
WILL RECEIVE PROPOSALS FOR THE
i rent of my farms in Pitt County, for the next
year. .s..,
These farms are twelve miles above the town of
Washington, N. c., and divided by Tar River
They have been cultivated this year by Colonel
Whittlesey and Capt. James. Address.
H.. WILLIAM GRIMES,
Raleigh, N. C.
Raleigh, Oct. 90, 1855. 96-6t.
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DosIN BOILERS.

We keep constantly on hand Iron Cauldrons
rs, 40, and 200 gallons.
MITCHELL & ALLEN,
q Hardware Merchants,
nov 14-tf8 Newbern,N G.
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New Advertisements.
NOTICE.

NOTICE.
APPLICATION WILL BE MADE TO THE
next Legislature of North Carolina for the re-
newal of the Charter of the Leachville Toll
Bridge. 96Atwpd
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RANK1Se HOUSE OF
JAY COOKE s. co.

Corner Of Wall and Nassau Sts., New York.
In connection with our houses in Philadelphia
and Washington, we have opened NEW YORK
HOUSE at above location, and offer our services
to Banks, Bankers, and Investors for the transac-
ton of their business in this CITY, including pur-
chases and sales of GovERNMKNT SECURITIES,
SrooKs, BONDS, AND GOLD We are constantly
represented at the Stock Exchange and Gold
Board, where orders sent us are promptly filed.
We keep on hand full supply of
GOVERNMENT SECURITIES OF ALL ISSUES,
buying and selling at current prices, and allowing
correspondents the most liberal rates the market
affords. JAY COOKE q CO.
may L. Ctw&wly.
~ Marriage and Celibacy, an Essay
of Warning and Instruction for Young Men,
Also, Diseases and Abuses which PROSTATE the
vital powers, with sure means of relief Sent
free Of charge in sealed letter envelopes.
Address Dr.. J. .SKILLIN HOUGHTON,
Howard Association, Philade,p ,phia, Pa.
Aug. "A, 1896 6S-Sm
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INC census of Chattanooga, Tenn, just
ooanpletea, oon shows total population of TO-
|oV, whites number {, $40, and blacks $3.50.
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cTATE OF NORTH-CAROLINA, |

CTATE OF OKTH.CAHOLINA,
y COUNTY OF HYDE.
Superior Court of Law, Spring Term, 1865.
Benjamin T. Simmons,
n..;.,n o,e Us a 81. Petition for parti-
Daniei n! ~ Snons 3 s W1,o aHT . ton of Lands.
Simmons, dec,
1t appearing to the Court that Daniel D. Sim
mons, one OF the defendants in the above entitled
cause, is nonresident of this State, it is, there
fore, ordered that publication be made in the
North Carolina Standard, newspaper, for six sue
cessive weeks, notifying said Daniel D. Simmons
to appear at the next term of this Court, on the
ninth Monday after the fourth Monday in Sep
temher next, and plead, answer, or demur to said
petition or Judgment pro contssso will be render
ed as to him.
Witness, WILLIAM g. JARVIS,
sept. 27L4O-w6w Clerk Superior Court
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THE RALEIGH NATIONAL sAsK


DIREcrons: -3
RoBT W. PuLIIAx, Aaidnt:; W. b. WILLIAM,
GEO. W. swErson, G. P. MazDzszArL; ". D.
GuIIcK, Cashier. t.a
mold AND SILVER cont, KxCHANGE,
VI United States, Stats and Railroad securities,
Agent for the sale Of Revenue Stamps, M-1y
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ASTHMA CURED.

Mr. VIM. May, of 245 Spring Street, New York,
writes, Jan. 1, 1856: have been afflicted with
asthma for upwards of ten years, receiving no
benefit from medical men. was advised by a
friend to try oneof Allcock's Porous Plasters. I
said had tried several kinds of plasters without
any benefit, and supposed they were all alike.
My friend gave me one of Allccck's, and urged
me to use it. I did so, and have now worn them
steadily for nine months, and find myself better
than have been for many years. Agency,
Brandreth House, New York. Sold by Drug
gists. 0Clmt&w.
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ARTIFICIAL EYES,

Inserted without PAIN and perfectly resembling
the natural eye. Operations for CATARACT,
sTRABISMUS or CROSS EYE, Artificial Pupil,
&C.. skillfully performed, and all diseases Of the
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Important to the People.
A. w. FRAPS,
DEALER IN FURNITURE,

DEALER IN FURNITURE,
West Side Fayetteville Street,
Neat to Aahler's Js'0elry Store, and opposite the
Market,
INVITES ATTENTION FROM CITY AND
country to his large and elegant stock Of funiture,
on hand and to arrive, consisting of complete
chamber Sets, Mattresses of various designs and
qualities, suitable for Cottage or Palace. His
supply of SOFAS, PARLOR, DINING ROOM
and OFFICE CHAIRS, &C., &C., is not excelled
in the State.
UND DERTAKIN
He respectfully announces that he has added to
his other business, that of Undertaking, and is
now ready to supply those who may require them,
Coffins of any desired quality. He has the best
material for woodwork elaborate silver plain
mountings, plating, etc., and new HEARSE, of
modern pattern and finish. He is therefore in con-
dtion to furnish everything requisite for funeral
occasions and will attend to all orders for his ser
vices, in this line, with promtitude.
i. October, 26th. 95-G.
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GuANo'
200 TONS NO. PERUVIAN GUANO FOR
sale, on accommodating terms, BY
RAINE & JACKSON,
Wholesale Grocers, Petersburg, Va
October Is, 1866. 9O-2w.
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UNDERTAKING.
SCHENCK'S MACHINERY DEPOT
JACOB B. sCHENCK's, Agent,
No 70 Maiden Lane New York.

VIZ OODWORTH PLANNING, TONGUING
w and Growing Machines, Sash and Blind
Machinery, Portable and Stationary Steam En-
gines and Boilers Pages Circular Saw Mills of the
most approved construction, Of all sizes and ali
kinds Of Machinery for working wood and Iron,
also superior quality of Leather Betting, Rub
Der Betting, Packing &c.
October 26th. 95-6m.