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NOTICE IN BANKRUPTCY.

NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN, THAT A
IN warrant in Bankruptcy has been issued out
of the District Court of the United States for the
District OF Albemare, against the estate of DR.. R.
K Speed, Elizabeth City, Pasquotank County,
N. c., petitioner In Bankruptcy. That the pay
ment OF any debt, and the delivery of any,
property belonging to said Bankrupt to him or
for his use, and any transfer of any property by
him, are forbidden by law. That meeting OF the
Creditors of said Bankrupt, to wit:
C. Ellis, Son & Co., Philadelphia, Penn; C.
R. Riddick., Kittrcll's Springs, N. C. james
Berry, Camden County, n. Z. Bloodgood & Co.;
d. II. Bright 81 z. Hamilton, Norfolk Va. Est.
Julius Wilcox, Warrenton, N. G. Est. R. 81.
Paxton; Steamar ella" Edenton, N. c. Messrs
c. West & Co., B fillmore, Nd. j. NJ Ferrebee,
Currituck County, N. c. Est. G. c. Merchant,
Currituck County, n. G. Major Joshua Garrett,
Currituck County, N. G. Est. VIM. Hudgens,
He G N G. Cagp g. Townsend; A: e. Evans
n. G: j. G. Aver, q Co. Boston Mass N. c. Mutual
Life Insurance Co.; B. P. Williamson & Co.;
Raleigh, N. c. james Nichols; Overman &
Clark; Hon. G. w. Brooks; Salnl. Peter Will
liams; Reubin Madrin !; s. Weisel; W. H. Clark;
BENZ. T. White; Est. Jos. Il. Pool; Isaiah Cart
wright; R. F. OveIman; C. B. Brothers; j. r.
Bland; B. L. Alexander; Geo. W. Bell; VIM.
w. Griffin G. q. Green; VIM B Burgess; Jno.
W. Pool, of Elizabeth City, N. G. David Parker;
Wiley Riddick, of Gates County, N c., 10 prove
their debts and choose one or more assignees OF
to be holden the 9Th September, 1867, at Eliza
beth City, N. c..
DANIEL R. GOODLOE,
IT. s. MARSHAL and Messenger in Bankruptcy.
By Jos. z. PRATT, Deputy Messenger.
August %, 1867. 6S-5t.
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The Convention.

The length of the proceedings, which are
reported in the Standard, precludes other
subjects. We have barely time to say that
the Convention was an able and harmonious
body, and its doings will he read with inter
est and pride by our friends throughout the
entire State
There were seventy counties represented
and about three hundred delegates in atten-
dance. This was gain of fourteen coun-
ties since the last Convention, which was
comprised of ffty-six counties and about two
hundred delegates. This is plain evidence
OF the growing power of the Republican Or
ganization. Besides, the interest manifested
in this community concerning the delibera-
tions of the Convention is proof positive
that the political colossus of North Carolina
our new and vigorous organization--is
duly appreciated and feared.
The Tucker Hall in which the Convention
sat, accommodated the large crowd of dele
gates and spectators in attendance, and thus
displayed its capacity and commended the
enterprise of the gentlemen who have con-
structed such a magnificent building in our
City.
Gen. Abbott, the permanent, President pre-
sided with dignity and impartiality, COM
handing respect for parliamentary rules and
expediting the transaction of business. Gen.
A. has come among US from one of the most
fourishing of our sister States-New Hamp-
shire and he served in the armies of the
Union with fidelity and hon,,r. The posi-
ton conferred upon hin, was the acknowl-
edged reward of patriotic merit He is now
a resident of Bladen County, and is largely
interested in developing the resources of that
section of our glorious Commonwealth.
The Convention returned its thanks to all
the officers, both temporary and permanent,
and we add our testimony to the efficiency
and fidelity with which they discharged their
duties.
The fine Band Of the 10th regiment of
colored Infantry, was in attendance at the
Mass Meeting in Tucker Hall on the evening
of Wednesday, and between the addresses of
the Speakers, discoursed spirited and patri-
otto airs, adding new zest to the occasion.
The plan for organization, adopted and
published in the report to-day, is both sue
cinct and comprehensive, embed ying princi-
pies and instructions to the rank and file of
the patriots of Carolina, which will further
compact, strengthen and harmonic our no.
bic organization.
The platform of the 9th of March con-
vention was reaffirmed. Republicans eve
rywhere will commend this action And
resolutions were adopted defining the posi-
ton of the Republican party upon questions
of minor Importance to be in strict accord
ance with the Reconstruction Acts of Con
gress-nO moreno less.
We feel that new impetus has been given
to the grand work. which has been already
prosecuted with such diligence and success
by the Republicans of our State. Go on -
The watchword is VICTORY!
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NOTICE IN BANKRUPTCY.

NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN, THAT A
IN warrant in Bankruptcy has been issued out
of the District Court of the United States for the
District of Abemarle, against the estate OF JAS.
L. Ball, of Elizabeth City, N. c., petition in
Bankruptcy. That the payment Of any debt, and
the delivery of any property belonging to said
Bankrupt, to him or for his use, and any transfer
of any property by him are forbidden by law.
That meeting of the Creditors of said Bank
rupt, to-wit:
Dr. J. N. Butt Charlotte, N c.; Geo. W. Bell,
W. &C. Davis, DIR. R. K. Speed, James Nichols,
Jno. W. Pool, Jno. L. Wood, w. T. White Admir-
Jno. L. Hinton, Jno. H. Kenyon, Jeremiah Saw
yer, VIM. Steger, Clerk Superior Court of Pas
quotank County, NJ. B. Culpepper, Hezekiah
jackson, Clerk County Court of Pasquotank
County, James NJ. Wheedbee, Green u Fearing,
Jabey Pritcbett, VIM. Greaves, Edward Mason,
VIM A Price, Jas. B. Shaw, Joseph Pailin s. G.
Dashiell, w. II Clark, Malachi Jackson, DR.. w.
G. Poole, Overman s. Clark, j. M. Jennings,
Corporation of Elizabeth City, of Elizabeth City,
N. c.; Clerk County Court of Perquimans Coun-
ty, Richard FELTON,, Clerk Superior Court OF Per-
quimans County, VIM r. Blanchard Exr., Jas.
Newbold, Martin Fore of Hartford, Perqumans
County, N, c.; Camp & Bonsal, j. ]. Bloodgood
& Co.; Allen, Rose Capps, R. Fl: Stevans, R.
G. Holmes, James R. Lovett, Of Norfolk Va;
Pergram, Paynter & Davis, Fred Hickey d Sons,
Mitchell Sears e. Co.; Perkeey & Bruff, Jno. A.
HambIeton 81 Bros; Tucker Smith Il Co.; Mer-
Gushing, Geo. W. Herring & Co.; Benz. Crane &
Co.; Gushing 6 Bailey, Graft IL Co.; Pollard,
Smith d Co.; Jno. W. Middleton, lrriott &
Co.; Taylor, Foster & Co; of Baltimore, Md
Jno H. Mathews, Churchill, Rogers q Wetmore,
Cameron & Edwards, w. H. Igor & Co of New
York, to prove their debts aud choose one or
more assignees of his estate, will be held at
Court OF Bankruptcy to be holden on the 9th
of September, 1867, at Elizabeth City, n. z;
u S. Marshal and Messenger IN bankruptcy.
By JOS z. PRATT, Deputy Messenger.
August 26, 1867. 6S-5t
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NOTICE In BANKRUPTCY.

NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN, THAT A
IN warrant in Bankruptcy has been issued out
of the District Court of the United States tor
the District of Albemarle, against the estate OF
l. c. Dashiel, Elizabeth City, Pasquotank County,
N. c., petitioner in Bankruptcy. That the payment
of any debt, and the delivery Of any property be-
longing TO said Bankrupt TO him or for his use,
and any transfer Of any property by him, are
tors of said Bankrupt to-wit:
Clark, West g. Co.; Cameron, Edwards & Co.;
Edward Lambert q Co., of New York. Tucker,
Smith & Co.. Mercer, Manahan & Reese; Ham
bleton, Bro. & Co.; Jno; W. Bruff & Co; Verde
baugh & Co.; Mcdowell, Robinson & Co.; j. E.
Bird & Co.; Hamilton, Easter & Co.; slothor-
rer, Mathews & Co., and Brooks, Fulton & Co.,
of Baltimore Md. Ross, Dale & Withers; Aus
pach, Reed & Co., and Brown, Kunkle & Co., of
Philadelphia. VIM. E. Dozier; Curituck G. 81.
Currituck County, N G. James E. Gregory
Kempsyille, Princess Ann County, Va, to prove
their debts and choose one or more assignces OF
his estate, will be held at Court of Bankruptcy
to be holden on the 5th September, 1867, at
Elizabeth City, N. G.
DANIEL R. GOODLOE,
u s. Marshal and Messenger In Bankruptcy
By JOS 2. PRATT, Deputy Messenger.
August %, 1867. 6S-5t.
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NOTICE BANKRUPTCY.

NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN, THAT A
IN warrant in Bankruptcy has been issued out
OF the District Court ofthe United States for the
District of Albemarle, against the estate OF A. s.
Jordan, Perquimans County, n. c., petitioner in
Bankruptcy. That the payment OF any debt, and
the delivery of any property belonging to said
Bankrupt, to him or Tor his use, and any transfer
ofany property by him are forbidden by law. That
a meeting of the Creditors of said Bankrupt,
to-wit:
Messrs Armstrong, Gator & Co.; Carey, Horre
& Co.; Carroll, Albums & Co.; Robt., lawson,
Griffin & Co.; Henry D. Harvey d Co; Jno. w.
Buff d Co., of Baltimore Md. G. w. ButtZ, Har-
dy & Bros Norfolk, Va. j. R. Wharton; Green's
boro, N c. Thos Wilson; B w. Thach; Daugh-'
terry & Co., Hartford, N. C. NJ. D. Hathaway;
Milledgeville Georgia. Caleb Gregory; Curri-
tuck c. H., N. C. Alfred Walton; Micajah
Blanchard; Mintonsville, N. c. JAS II. Parker;
Murfreesboro' and N. w. Cuelens; Harrellsville,
N. C. DIR. II. W. Morgan; E Russell Admir-,
of Job Halls Estate; job Parker; Jerre w. Spi-
vey, Guard, Penelope Elliott; K. b. Parker;
Mills Roberts; David Parker Admr; of Gates.
vile, N C. Steamer Ella; John Bond; DR..
R. Il. billiard; Jno. A: Bunch, Admr; Est. New
by Bunch; VIM. H. Elliott; Halsey Hobbs j.
j. Cannon; Edenton, N. c., to prove their debts
and choose one or more assigne,s of his estate,
will be held at a Court of Bankruptcy to be hol-
den the 9Th September, 1867, at Elizabeth City,
NC.
DANIEL R. GOODLOE,
o. s.. Marshal and Messenger in Bankruptcy.
By Jos. q. PRATT, Deputy Messenger.
August 26, 1867. 6S-5t.
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new ADVERTISEMENTS.
TO THE SHERIFFS AND TAX COLLECTORS
OF NORTH CAROLINA.

TN CONSEQUENCE OF INFORMATION
Il just received, l deem it my duty to in orm
you that you are bound by law, to pay the State
Taxes now due, into the Public Treasury, prior
to the Let day of October next Unless payment
shall be made am imperatvcly bound " at the
first court which shall occur after the default, to
move for judgement against delinquents, for the
fu amount of taxes due, deducting nothing for
commissions or insolyents, but adding one thous-
and dollars for taxes supposed not to appear, in
the lists transmitted by the Clerk"
The next Superior court of Wake will begin on
the 3Oth of September. With every disposition
to grant indulgence to Sheriffs and the people, 1
think it best to notify you, that the law gives me
no direction, and that unless payments be made
on or before the 18th of October next, being Fri
day of the Superior court of Wake, judgment
will assuredly be moved for, against all delin-
quents.
learn that opinion prevails in some quar-
tiers that the State Treasury has large surplus
AM needs no further repenishmcnt. This is not
true. The taxes collected under the Revenue
Act of 1866, will be nearly all exhausted by the
close OF present fist al year (Sept. 30th 1867 The
year ending Sept, 30th 1868. Out of this fund
must be paid the expenses of the State Govern
ment for the coming year, of the Asylums, of the
probable Convention and General Assembly in
full all ordinary and extraordinary appropriations
made by law.
This is the smallest State tax levied since 1S4S
Taxpayers should attend to their duty at once
and cheerfully. They will expect relief in vain.
The district commander has been urged to stop
the collection, but has declined to interfere. Let
by prompt payments, save me from the painful
duty of enforcing law against delnquents.
Very respectfully,
Public Treasurer.
Raleigh. Sen. r 1867. H-It.
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NOTICE IN BANKRUPTCY.

DISTRICT COURT OF THE
UNITED STATES, In Bank
For the Pamlico District of North ruptcy
Carolina.
In the matter of Jennison A. Leland and Silas L.
Bglow, Bankrupts trading under the style Of
Leland, Biglow & Co.
Dis: rict of Pamlico North arolina-ss.
This is to give notice, that on the 9th day of
August, 1867, warrant of Bankruptcy was issued
out OF the District Court of the United States for
the Pamlico District of North Carolina against
the estate OF Jenison A. Leland and Sias L.. Bige-
low trading under the style of Leland, Bigelow d
Co., of Newbern, in the County OF Craven, in said
District, have been adjudged Bankrupts, on Jeni-
son A Leland's Petition. That the payment OF any
debts, and the delivery of any property belonging
tosuch Bankrupts, to them, or for their use, and
the transfer OF any property BY them forbidden
by law; and that meeting OF the creditors of
said Bankrupts to prove their debts, and to choose
one or more assgnees of their estate will be held
at a Court of Bankruptcy, to be holden at New
bern. N. c., before F. Lehman, Esq, Register
in Bankruptcy for said District, on the 18th day
of October, A. D., 1857, at % o'clock. A. M.
DANIEL GOODLOE,
u S. Marshal for said District.
Raleigh, Aug 81, 1867. 68-5t.
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PROOFS OF The SUPERIOR QUALITY
OF THE
AMERICAN WATCH
MADE AT
WALTHAM, MASS.

The American Watch Company, of Waltham,
Mass, respectfully submit that their Watches
are cheaper, more accurate, less complex, more
durable, better adapted for general use, and
more easily kept in order and repaired than any
other watches in the market. They are simpler
in structure, and therefore stronger, and less
likely to be injured than the majority of foreign
watches, which are composed of from 1875 to 800
pieces. while in an old English watch there are
more than 700 parts. How they run under the
hardest trial watches can have, is shown by the
following letter:
PENNSYLVANIA RAILROAD COMPANY
OFFICE OF THE GENERAL SUPERINTENDENT,
ALTOONA, Pa, Is Dec, 1866
Gentlemen: The watches manufactured by you
have been in use this railroad for several
years by our enginemen, to whom we furnish
watches as part of our equipment. There are
now some three hundred of tn m carried on our
line, and we consider them good and reliable
time-kceper. Indeed, 1 have great satisfaction
in saving your watches give US less trouble, and
have worn and do wear much longer without re-
pairs than any watches we have ever had in use
on this road. AS you aware, we formerly
trusted in those of English manufacture of ac-
knowledged good reputation but as class they
",
us good service, as yours
In these statements am sustained by nv pre-
decessol, Mr.. Lewis, whose experience extended
over a series of years,
Respectfully,
EDWARD H. WILLIAMS,
General Superintendent.
american Watch Co., Waltham.
We make now five different grades of watches,
named respectively as follows:
Appleton, Tracy & Co., Waltham, Mass.
Walth;t4h Watch Co., Waltham, Mass.
p. S. Bartlett, Waltham, Mass.
VIM. Ellery, Boston, Mass.
Home Watch Co., Boston, Mass.
All of these, with the exception of the Home
Watch Company, warranted by the American
Watch Company to be the best material, on the
most approval principle, and to possess every
requisite for reliable time-keeper. Every deal
or selling these Watches is provided with the
Comparys printed card of guarantee, which
should accompany each watch sold, so that buy
ers may feel sure that they are purchasing the
genuine article. There are numerous counter
feits and limitations of our Watches sold through
out the country, and we would caution purcha-
sers to be on their guard against imposition.
Any grades of Waltham Watches may be pur-
chased Of Watch Dealers throughout the country.
ROBBINS & APPLETON,
1872 Broadway, n. Y.
July "a, 1867 53-tw&w1m.
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NORTH-CAROLINA
A LII = II A II Il
RAILWAY LINES

IRON CHARLOTTE AND ALL POINTS
Il on the n. c. and its connecting Rail Roads
to the Seaboard at Wilmington N c., or Norfolk
Va, mia GodsbOrO;
ALSO VIA PETERSBURG AND CITY POINT.
The Railway composing this all STATE RAIL
WAY line have recently agreed to unite in
GREAT THROUGH AIR LINE
route to all the Northern markets on equal terms
and charges Via our own ports, or by way of Nor
folk or Petersburg Va, to and from the North.
No discrimination in favor of any place or
city, only far to carry the great products of
the State we'll as return merchandise over the
Railway lines largely oacaed by the State.
This arrangement, while it gives as great facili-
ties and as cheap rates as by Iny other line, will
aid in paying something into the State Treasury
and into the common school fund, by which taxes
will be lightened and the poor children educated
These are some of the reasons for change of
route to pass by Goldsboro.
The N. c. R., the viii. & Weldon r. R., and
the Seaboard and Roanoke Rail Road Companies,
have agreed that all goods, not otherwise special
ly directed, shall pass by way of Godsboro, for
Baltimore Philadelphia, New York and Boston,
at the same rates and in the same time that they
can be carried by any other route.
This has been arranged and freight trains now
run in close connection from Portsmouth to
Charlotte.
Cars run Through Without Breaking
Bulk.
~ Be careful in shipping from New York to
ship by old Dominion Steamship Co., 1877 Green
witch Street, or Pier 81, North River.
BY old Bay line from Baltimore.
BY Clyde's Steamers or Annemessic
Railway, Philadelphia.
by E. Sampson & Co. Steamers, Gen.
trail Wharf, Boston.
ga~ See that no special directioa is given to
your goods by any railway-not mentioned here.
Take through receipt to go by the 6 Inland
air line" care of K. R. Agent, Portsmouth.
WILLIAM SMITH,
Master of transportation.
Will. & Weldon R. r. Co.
Wilmington, August 26, 1867. 67-1m.
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SPECIAL NOTICES.

: IF WE HAVE A COLD, pain in the head,
dizzy, bilious, costive, or sick from any cause,
it is from the presence of offending humors, and
this is SO whether the pain be in the flesh, the
nerves, or the bones.
BRANDRETH'S PILLS
should be always ready, and are sure to purge,
and this can be done according to the necessities
OF nature, by which the offending humors are
removed, and the health restored.
The Hon. Demas Barnes says: 81 sell more of
Brandreth's Pills than of all Others put together"
BRANDRETH'S PILLS are sold by all drug.
gists and at the principal Office, Brandreth House.
New York.
Observe B. BRANDRETH in white letters on
the government stamp on each box
August a. 1867. 65-tw&w1m.
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CHILDREN'S LIVES SAVED
FOR so CENTS

Thousands of children die annually OF Group.
Now, mothers, if you would spend so cents, and
always have Bottle of DR.. Tobias Venetian
Linimentn the house, you never need fear
loosing your little ones when attacked with this
complaint. 1t is now 10 years since have put up
my Liniment, and never heard ola child dying
of Group when my Liniment was used; but hun
dreds of cases of cures have been reported to me,
and many state lift was $40 per bottle they
would not be without it. Besides which it is Ger
tain cure fo- Cuts, Burns, Headache, Toothache
Sore Threats, Swellings, Mumps, Collie, Darrhea,
Dysentary, Spasms, Old Sores, and pains in the
back and chest No one tries it who is ever
without it. 1t is warranted perfectly safe to take
internally. Full Directions with every bottle
Sold by the Druggists. Depot, Sc Cortland
Street, New York.
August "A. 1867. 65-tw&wtsep22.
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Non-Explosive Aurora Burning Fluid.

WE OFFER TO THE PUBLIC THIS CELE-
w brated FLUID, and in doing so we feel as
sured that its superiority over any other fluid or
oil will give it favorable acceptance with the
pnblic at large.
1t is non-ex plosive, and free from any disagree
able smell.
1t will not grease the hands.
1t will not soil or grease the clothing.
1t produces a soft and beautiful light.
1t is not trying to the eyes.
1t is the cheapest Burning Fluid ever offered.
1t can be used in any KEROSENE Lamp by chang
ing the burner
1t has been most favorably received and pro-
nounced by judges to be the best and most relia-
BILE Burning Fluid now in use.
We are prepared to furnish the trade with this
valuable article at low rates, and we solicit from
the public examination and trial. We also
prepared TO furnish Lamps, Chimneys, Burners
and Wicks. r. w. BEST q co.
Manufacturers and Wholesale Dealers,
Raleigh, ~ c.
June 20, 1867. 42-tf
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Notices in Bankruptcy.
.NoTICEIN BANKRCPTC


DISTRICT COURT oFsTHE
UNITED STATES In Bankruptcy,
For the District of Pamlico
In the matter of JAMES NJ BLAIR, Bankrupt
So.
NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN, THAT ON
IN the 24th day of August 1867, warrant in
Bankruptcy was issued out of the List,ict Court
of the United States for the Pamico District Of
North Carolina, against the estate of james NJ.
Blair, of Raleigh, in the county OF Wake, in said
District, he being adjudged Bankrupt, OH his
own petition That the payment of any debts
and the delivery OF any property belonging tosuch
Bankrupt, to him. or for his use, and the transfer
of any property by him. are forbidden By law;
and that meeting of the creditors of said Bank.
rupt, to prove their debts, and to choose one or
more Assignees of his estate, will be held at a
Court of Bankruptcy, to be holden at Raleigh, N.
c., before John T. Dewese, Esq, Register in
Bankruptcy for said District, OH the 26th day of
September, A. D., 1867, at 10 o'clock, A NJ.
DANIEL r. GOODLOE,
u S. Marshal and Messenger in Bankruptcy.
By c. L. Harris, Deputy MAJ ShoI.
Sept. 8, 1867. 70-5t
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RALEIGH AND CASTOR r. r. Co.
SUPERINTENDENT OFFICE,
Raleigh, May 9th, 1867.
Change of Schedule on B. & G.. E. q
ON AND AFTER MAY 7rH, 1867, TRAINS
" will run on R. &. G. r. r. as follows, daily:
Mail train leaves Raleigh, $50 a. m.
60 '' Arrives at Weldon, $50 p. m.
sc " leaves Weldon at 1890 a. m.
f" I" Arrives at Raleigh, $50 p. m.
Freight train arrives at Raleigh, $50 p m.
/" &" leaves $50 a. m.
The mail trains make THROUGH connections
with all points North and South as quick as any
other route
w. G. LEWIS,
Gen. Sup't.
NAV g. 1867 20-tf
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Our contemporaries, Mr. E. A. Paul, Of the
Wilmington Post and DR.. H. J. Menninger,
of the Newbern Republican, were in attend
ance upon the Convention as delegates from
their respective counties. We were glad to
see the Editors of these able Republican
journals present in our city on the occasion.
Their efforts and sacrifices are worthy of the
cause in which they are engaged.