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A Tiger Loose-Exciting time at Gien's
Falls.

Falls. 5-,,sf j
French Mountain, between Glens Falls
N. Y, and Lake George, was the scene of 2
genuine sensation during the sojourn OF
Campbell's Circus and Menagerie at that VII
lape last week. At late hour one night,
long after the audience had been dismissed
and the canvass pulled down, the watchman
left in charge observed large animal dart
across his path and almost instantly vanish
in the darkness. Suspecting at once that
some one or more of the wild beasts had es.
capped from their bondage, he fastened to
where the cages we're coralled, and discov-
cred that the largest of the two elephants
had drawn the stake to which he had been
fastened, and had upset the cage OF the
Bengal tiger breaking the doors and bend.
ing the bars in such manner as to allow
the animal to escape. To run to the hotel,
awaken the elephant driver, and summon
all hands, was the work of a moment. The
elephant was promptly fettered, and q
search for the truant tiger commenced. The
scene was one of indescribable excitement.
None but two of the most resolute OF the
sbowmen would lead in the search, the
remainder following at respectful dis
tance and in the greatest trepidation. The
tiger was not long in making known his
WHEREABOUTS; for the bleating of calf, in
pain and terror, indicated that his royal
highness was satiating his gluttonous appe-
tite on live veal. The leading spirits OF the
hunt approached, and, by the aid OF their
torches, discovered that the tiger had
stricken down yearling heifer, and was
ouched over the dying animal, greedily
tapping the blood which spurted from q
large wound in its neck. A plan for cap
ture was soon devised, and Mr.. Glenn King,
the keeper of the tiger, at once set about
putting it in practice. He procured rope,
and making a moose in the form of lariat,
he ascended by ladder from the outside Of
the shed to window, from whence he
passed to the rafters Immediately over the
tiger. He then gave loud shout, which
caused the tiger to look upward, giving
Mr.. King an opportunity to throw a lariat
over the animals head, which feat he dex-
terously accomplished. Drawing his rope
taut be made it fast to beam, and another
rope was passed to him, with which he sue
ceeded in lassoing the tiger in the same
manner as before. Mr.. King then threw the
end Of one rope to party of men near the
entrance to the shed, and when they had
secured it, he threw the end of the other
rope to another party, and the two lines
were at once stretched, each party walking
in an opposite direction. When the tiger
would make rush at one group of his cap
tors, the others would haul taut on their
line, and thus prevent him from doing any
mischief After much exertion, and several
ludicrous stampedes from the bystanders, he
was dragged back to his cage, which had
in the meantime been repaired. When he
| came in view of his den he bounded in of
his own accord; but the attendants, in their
haste to secure him, closed the iron door too
suddenly, and severed about foot of his
majesty's tail.-Iroy Times.
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"Whats the matter, Herbert n said Dali
sy, kneeling on the floor beside him, and
putting her soft cool hands on his fevered
brow. s..
''The matter2 Nothing much, only am
miserable" he sullenly answered.
.sBnt why 2" she persisted. Htqi 'il5
'Because you are changed, Daisy" as
'sHow am l changed?" ss.....s.z ;,
domesticity which was, in my eyes, your
greatest charm. never have you to myself
any more. Daisy, don't you see how this is
embittering my lifea" -. ssaE
'sDoes it make you unhappy" she asked
softly.
sYou know that it does Daisy" !, 7i.
sand do you suppose I liked it, Her
bert 2" a
"What do you mean 2" he asked.
II mean that passed the first year of my
married life in just such lonesome way
You had no 'domesticity' Clubs, drives
billiard playing, and champagne suppers
engrossed your whole time. /, your wife
pined at home alone"
"But why didn't you tell me you were un.
happy" m
Because you would have laughed at the
idea, and called it a woman's whim. I re-
solved, when we were first married, to frittel
away neither time nor breath in idle com
plants have not complained; have
simply followed your example. If it was
not good one, whose fault was that ? No,
mine, surely" 5Hr D.
"No, Daisy, not yours" l- f..a1
81 don't like this kind of life," went OF
Daisy. at is false excitement-a hollow
diversion; but persist in it for the same
reason, suppose, that you did-because il
was the fashion. Now tell me. Herbert
whether you prefer o fashionable wife, ol
Daisy?" i'..r
'"Daisy-a thousand times Daisy"
But Daisy can't get along with theatre
going, club-living husband" -
"!Then she shall have husband who finds
his greatest happiness at his own hearth
stone-whose wife is his dearest treasure
who has tried the experience of surface ant
finds it unsatisfactory. Daisy, shall We be
gin our matrimonial career anew?"
And Daisy's whispered answer was
"Yes.''
"But what must you have thought OF m,
oil this time ?" she asked him, after little
while.
81 know what think now"
-" And what is that2"
81 think" said Mr. Ainscourt, with EN-
phasis, "that you are the best wife in tn
| world"
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PALMER ARM.
B. FRANK PALMER, LII. D.,
No. 1909 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia
CHARLESTON, s. c., Feb. "a, 1866.


B. FRANK PALMER, LII. D.,
No. 1909 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia.
DEAR SR:-When about to leave your city in
December last, you desired me to communicate
the degree of success ] should attain in the use
of your "Artifcial Arm" l now do so with
pleasure; first, because it is but just that you
should enjoy the benefits which properly ought
to accrue to the exertion ofingenuity SO humane
in its designs and beneficial in its results to the
MANNED; and because the benefit l continue to
enjoy from its use, places me under obligations
to the author of so great boon TO man. am free,
therefore, to say in all candor that your Arnl is q
decided SUCCESS, and affords me conveniences and
comforts quite beyond my most sanguine expec-
tations. l was staff officer in the late Confede-
on Sd April, 1865, and suffered its amputation on
May Sth following. My stump is only two and
0 half inches long. Your Arm was attached De.
cember 22d, since which time have worn it every
day, and frequently at night while asleep, with.
out the slightest Inconvenience or annoyance.
believe it to be superior to any which have yet
heard of. With its aid manage easily round
rule in keeping a set of books, and the ordinary
silver fork at table. 1t serves to keep my paper
in position while writing, and grasps watch
with sufficient firmness when winding it up. 1t
is easily gloved and ungloyed. In fine, enjoy
many uses from it which, to the heuntutored, would
seem impossible. You are at entire libertyp
use this letter in such manner as you desire.
With much personal goodwill,
remain, truly yours,
ARTHUR PARKER,
Captain, &C., &C
I'VE know, from experience, the value OF this
limb, and have no hesitation in recommending
it to the public as the best now in USED. Oh
STANDARD.
To avoid FRAUDULENT INVITATIONS (many ol
which are now offered to the public,) apply only
to the INVENTOR
B. FRANK PALMER, LII. d.,
1909 Chestnut Street. Philadelphia.
iuly 80 49T-d2aW&w3m
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Days Without Nights.

Nothing strikes stranger more forcibly,
ii he visits Sweden at the season of the wear
when the days are longest, than the absence
of the night Dr. Baird relates some inter
esting facts. He arrived at Stockholm from
Guttenburg, four hundred miles distant, in
the morning. and in the afternoon went to
see some friends. He returned about Md
night, when it was as light as it is in England
an hour before sunset. You could see dis
tinctly but all was quiet in the streets: it
seemed as if the inhabitants had gone away
or were dead. The sun in June goes down
in Stockholm little before ten O'clock
There Is great illumination all night, as the
sun passes around the earth toward the north
pole and the refraction of its rays is such
that you can see to read at midnight with
out any artificial light. The first morning
DIR. Baird awoke in Stockholm he was sur
prlsed to see the sun shining in his ROOM
He looked at his watch and found it only
three o'clock. The next time he awoke it
was five O'Clock, but there were persons in
the street.
The Swedes in the city are not very indus
trlous. There is mountain at the head of
Bothinia, where on the 21st of June the sun
does not appear to go down at all. The
steamboat goes up from Stockholm for the
purpose of conveying those who are curious
to witness the phenomenon. 1t occurs only
one night. The sun reaches the horizon,
you can see the whole face of it, and in five
minutes more it begins to rise. At the North
cape, latitude seventv-two degrees, the sun
does not go down for several weeks. In June
1t would be about twenty-five degrees above
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POETRY.
CALL ME WHEN BREAKFAST is READY
SONG.

Call me when breakfast is ready
o, mother don't call me before;
Do not deny me the pleasure
OF moderate rest, implore:
Eight hours OF sleep are too ntlie
For delicate maidens like me;
Dearer, by far, is my pillow
Than cup of the daintiest Tea.
Mother, | cannot endure 1t,
This getting up early's bore
Call me when breakfast is ready,
o, please do not call me peiore'
Call me when breakfast Is ready
oh mother. don't call me too soon,
sho,,niny of course, needs attention,
AM that can be done before noon
Talk Of the folly Of fashion,
| do not consider II so:
Rsr,,,.s must not be neglected,
ABs style is important, you know.
uo,brr Il makes me so nervous
IT, tn;nk of YOUR step at the door
CoiI me- when breakfast is ready;
IN pleasc do not call me before!
c.u M. when breakfast is ready
Oh don't call me early, pray.
Doctors advise to be quiet,
NJ spine is affected, tney say.
sl,rp Is potent elixir, .;.,.
And better than drugs or the knife;
Why then, so much in hurry,
since rest is the solace OF li1e!
Nother. do have some compassion,
And cbide my late rising no more
Cali me when breakfast is ready,
Oh, please do not call me before!
Call me when breakfast is ready,
oh, mother, think Pve been tole,
unltitudes struggle for riches, ,,
WAnd barter their comfort Tor gola.
,Hyuocrites often rise early
Their motives are perfectly plain;
SUNDAYS they always sleep later,
Because they have nothing 10 gam,
Mother, cannot endure it,
This getting up early's bore
Cali me when break fast is ready,
But please do not call me before
Hearth and Home.
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RALEIGH. n. C Anril 4 1oc

h11r1IVII, w o, APTII + lS6b
DR. b. FRANK PALMER-Dear Sir:-It affords
me much pleasure to acknowledge the great snc'
cess OF your professional treatment in nv case
which is one OF the most difficult kind to treat
my foot being amputated BY the Chopart method
The mechanism is complete in all respects-Ijgbt
comfortable and strong-and walk pertectIT
am convinced, after careful examination of Srest
number OF patents, that the PALMER limS arS
superior to all Others, and strongly recommend
the adoption of them by my mutilated conradss
OF the South, feeling assured that no other manu-.
facturer can produce a limb SO perfect.
Very respectfully,
... ]. G. MORRISON,
A.D. c. to the late Genl. 7. j. jackson.
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Much Lower

than in any other Company in the world.
Its ratio Of Mortality is low. Its Rates are
very low. Its Expenses are very low. It's divi-
dends are large.
1t insured more lives in the City of New York
in 1865, than any other Company except one. 1t
issued more Policies in the United States than
any other save one. 1t insured more lives in
Canada than any other Company, British or
America.
Gao hat ha
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A singular Claim.

There is a belief in Mexico that through
out the world generally that when the Je-
suits were driven out of that country years
ago, they buried in one of their principal
colleges an immense amount of treasure.
Various unsuccessful efforts have been made
to find it. Some years ago firm compos-
ed of one or two Americans and some Span
iards was formed for the purpose of excava-
ting on grand scale. The machinery was
seized in one ofthe political convulsions and
destroyed. A claim for this loss is to be
brought before the Mexican commission
which meets here in December, and it will
be one OF the most interesting cases which
will come before that body. The claim
amounts to $780, Washington Star.
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA,
IIcdcufs DCPni tniCHts
RAJEJGU Sentemher 2d 1870

AT RALEIGH, September Sd, 1869.
TIME General Assembly of North Carolina, in
i accordance with the Constitution of the
State, having levied special taxes, as the same
may become due, on all especial tax bonds''
issued in aid OF Railroads unfinished at the time
of the adoption of the Constitution, holders of
said bonds are notified that the interest which
became due on the first day of April, 1869, OF
such bonds, will be paid on presentation of the
National Bank OF North Carolina, at Raleigh,
NC. ,.r...-.. -..... ~
And further, that interest which will become
due on the 1st day of October, 1882 on the afore-
said Especial tax bond," will likewise be paid
as above, on and after the last mentioned date.
q D. A. JENKINS,
sep A. d3tw5t ri State Treasurer.
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A man named Patrick Bolan was sitting
on the iron railing in front of the St. Charles
Hotel, syracuse, on Saturday, and in some
way lost bis balance, fell back into the ares
below, and was instantly killed -
1t is said in political circles that the
strongest candidate of the regular Republi-
can ticket for Senator of Virginia has not
been named publicly,
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RT.ANKs! BLANKS

BLANKS! BLANKS!!l
U8R FOLLOWING BLANKS ARE NOW
! i printedland for sale at this office; 'sit y
FOR DISTRICT SOLICITORS: =
-, (" = Assault and Battery,
~ t'~ :. :. Misdeneanor-Unlawfui renee eaS
/" g Retailing without License,
lsD :" -" Forcible Trespass,
/, {" &" Larceny Of Growing Crops, &c.,
si' ). Fornication and Adultery. I ''l.
af H FOR SHERIFF: -.
Executions against Property,
forthcoming Bonds. lf f48lJ NtJ l5'l u
Indemni6 cation Bonds, ... .n,Al,5r.
FOR SUPERIOR COURT CLERKS:
superior Court Subpenas-state and Civil,
5ds I" h q" Writs, 1aa aAH sH'4''
7-,, lssfl =" Ven. EX.,, i' IoI-ap 80 -
!" &c Capias, 1in .
Summons in actions for the recovery oi "oncy
y only-A.. B. and c.
Summons-In actions for the recovery OF zen per
cent. on old debts Complaint MEG ana 70 com, :.
Apprentice Indentures, 20 -,a
Administrator Bonds, d
Forthcoming Bonds, ..f ..r ..,-
Bond for Costs, af -Hl,ui if..t' -''-
Bastardy Bonds, q Il asD.r ~H
Letters of Administration q. &
Letters of Guardianship, t
Letters Testamentary,
Executions against Property, a.,.a III 5-. %
Acknowledgment and Private Examination OF a
Married Woman,
Witness and Juror Tickets. ''3
- FOR MAGISTRATES: t.+
Magistrate's Summons, hiSs ua-9nR ..l-aI
Judgment, f,'rtz- a. iqsrg7 d.
Execution, ,,i. r.,,,,.i-..t..i..
subpenas, 'H'
Attachment, eltH '"'il. W
State Warrants, 3d. d, .- - .
Peace Warrant,
Recognizanee--Peace Warrant,
:" State Warrant, q. 20 b. d
Complaint to obtain Peace Warrant,
Examination of Complainant and bis witnesses
on affidavit to obtain Peace Warrant,
Warrant of commitment to Jail for not finding
sureties to keep the peace. I'D. ..
Bond by the Defendant to prevent the removal
of goods attached I'D
Confession OF Judgment,
Bond given by one claiming goods attached.
Forthcoming Bond, .,.. u
Undertaking. on an appeal from a a Justices
The above blanks are in conformity with the
new Constitution.
W CASH ORDERS will be promptly at
tended 10. v.r.,..r-..f-
PRICE, $500 PER HUNDRED.
Address, M. s. LITTLEFIELD,
feb 1S-tf 81, sf. Raleigh, N. q.
4
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AmputatiSn three inches beIOw Knee---Leg worn
Twelve Years without Repairs--Side Knee.
Joints not worn ont In that time.

BoYK1N's DEPOT, southampton Co., Va
DR.. B. FRANK PALMER-Dear Sir:-It affords
me the utmost pleasure to inform you that l have
worn one OF your Patent Legs during the last
tauelce gears, with satisfaction that has been
wholly beyond my expectations. The limb has
given no pain or trouble in all that time | walk
with perfect ease and comfort, without cane,
and person not acquainted would not notice
lameness. 1t is remarkable fact that the limb
has had repairs, except little attention given
to it by myself, in twelve years; and il is now in
pending ten dollars on it will put it into good
walking condition. The new limb which YOU
have just supplied find eUen more perfect in its
action. Your very ob't servant,
E. ARTHUR HART.
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STATE OF NORTH CIROLIyA,
#'iH. Wake County.
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT.

VIM. Mills and wife Margaret IPetition, to
against fchange Trus-
The heirs at law of Jas. Crane, tee.
TN this cause it appearing to the satisfaction OF
i the Court, that the defendants reside beyond
the limits of the State of North Carolina, and
that the ordinary process of law cannot be served
on them, it is
Ordered That publication be made in the
Weekly sANDARD, newspaper published in the
flying tie defendants to answer the complaint
filed in the office of the CLERK of said Court, or
the plaintiff will apply to the Court for the relief
demanded in said complaint. I,.a..
Given under my hand and seal OF said Court,
this first day of October, 1869. 81 al.,
]. N. BUNTING,
t Clerk Sup'r Court Wake County.
oct5 539-w6w
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IMPORTANT LAND NOTICE.

TNHE undersigned having been appointed Com.
Il missioner by the Judge Of the Superior Court
of Surry County to sell the lands Of Haywood
Thompson, deceased, will, on Monday, the Isl
Ne sEsss@sss oisr & for sale M On The Pre-
Riyer, in the County of Surry. opposfte Jones-
ruf, Meredith T. Greenwood and others, on q
credit OF six months. Bond and approved Sc
curity will be required - IT ts3.F
bottom of the best quality on said tract together
with fine uplands in a high state of cultivation,
q fine two story dwelling with ten rooms, good
out buildings, and fine orchard. 1-I'
Those wishing to invest il good real estate,
would do well to call and look at the property.
-+ -. MORGAN BRYAN,
sep 16-w6w Commissioner.
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= A party which recently went to the upper
waters of the Yuba on fishing excursion,
not finding the sport with hook and line
sufficiently exciting, exploded small charge
of giant powder in the water. The effect was
astonishing-all the fish, in the immediate
vicinity, large and small, being instantly
killed.
A Mississippi judge has just decided that
the intermarriage of white and colored peo-
pie is 'lawful in the State of Mississippi,
the law Of that State to the contrary not
withstanding."
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PENpLEros, Anderson Co., S. c., April "A, 3d.

IENDLEIoN, aHueisou Co, .. w., ApIll "a, %.
DR.. B. FRANK PALMER-Dear SRI am happy
to inform you that the trial have now given
your Patent Leg, leaves me no reason to doubt
that it deserves all that has been said in its praise
l am convinced that it is the BEST Patent Leg in
the world, and l shall be glad to learn that nv
mutilated friends in the South are SO fortunate
as to select this incompatible substitute Ny
limb was amputated within two inches OF the
knee, in consequence of wound received in
battle in front of Richmond. On the first ridl
Of the PALMER LEG, was able to walk withouts
cane, and with the utmost comfort and facility.
l shall avail myself of an early opportunity 10
show the limb to Governor ORR, from whom |
had the honor to receive an introduction to you,
and am sure the Governor will gladly recognize
the great superiority OF your benecent invention,
and send others to you for relief
Very truly, your obedient servant,
RICHARD LEWIS,
Capt. Co. B. Palmetto(S c. Sharpshooters.
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OFFICE Sup. U, s. A. GENERAL HospIr,,s
CINCINNATI, ONO, March 18th Ieee

SNoiNNAil, OHlO, March 10TH lS66
Having acted as Medical Director durir, A.
years OF the war, it became my duty TO Sira .ulee
ders fof artificial limbs to mutilated sesiS;.r VI
and as DIR. B. F. PALMER'S LIMBS ,,ss" "o'ulers,
ly preferred, large majority of The ord,r!s srsal-
given ON him to furnish the necessary liNhs ue
Tar as my knowledge extends the limbs iurr;sS 90
ed by Or. Palmer have given most satisfactiSn
and this also is the testimony of hospital aerar5,
and ''1t'eo'n.lssoned officers on duty at the va.
nous hospitals IN my charge who have had on. m
ceived and used the limbs furnished 70 Iu tHan ,e'
and have therefore no hesitation in SAVING tba,
I" my opinion, they are preferable 10 ali Others '""'
Brevet Colonel and Surgeon, q. 1 A.
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s 48 THE PATENT
PALMER ARM AND IEG
H8< L- Ng. VI

TNHESE celebrated artificial limbs arc A..
Il brought to the attention of the MrnEsSalih
FACULTY and people OF the South by the Or,;SnAl1,
Inventor. They have been twenty-tbrcc Sal S,tal
before the public, aud have secured both IL aS ta
country and EURopE, the unqualified cndoruils ruls
ment of the MOST DISTINGUISHED SURGEONS o. N-
THE WORLD, MORE THAN A HUNDRED OF w. VI
HAVE GIVEN PUBLIC TESTIMONY.
The Society dc Chirurgie of Paris, perhans a..
first surgical tribunal OF the world, after twe,e ine
years investigation, pronounced decidedly in far.
of the unqucstioned superiority of the PAINyps
LIMBS. i7 HHl
FIFTY GOLD and SILVER MEDALS Tor aa,..
prizes'') including the GREAT MEDALS of ,ha
WORLDS EXHIBITIONS, have been awarSus us
to DR.. Palmer. Nea
DIR. Palmer directs the manufacture of his D,
TENT LEG and ARM, aided by men OF the IA.
qualifications and greatest experience. He u
specially commissioned by the Government az
has the patronage of the prominent Officers slG ~
the Army and Navy. TWENTY Generals Vi
North and South and more than thousand -
distinguished officers and soldiers of BoTs lss u.s.
MES, have worn the Palmer Limits on aG' aA'
duty, while still greater numbers OF emineitss
ilians are, by theiraId, filling important posito,
and effectually conccaling their misiortune-G!
whole number reaching TEN THOUSAND pRpsax,
WEARING PALMER LIMBS s.|.. '''s
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Count Michel Dycedurzyski is playing
dreadful havoc in New York. The attempt
to address him Familiarity by name has cost
several well-intentioned but mistaken persons
their life.
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Its ratio of expense to income is extremely
low. This may be seen by reference to the Off
cial Reports for 1868. For example:
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Wake County Business,
Office Board Commissioners Wake County,

.. t1te BOard commissioners Make County,
RALEIGH, Sept. 10, 1869.
THE FOLLOWING STATEMENT OF THE
i compensation allowed for attendance and
mileage to the members of the Board OF Commits
sioners for the County of Wake, from July 4th,
1868, to September 9th, 1869. inclusive. is pub
lished IN accordance with Chapter Xxx, Public
Laws of North Carolina passed at Session 1858,
viz: t
j. P. ANDREWS, for ISL days, at IS pei
day, s 45S 90
Milesge-l44 miles, at SC. per mile.. 720
$460 20
WIN. JENKs, for II days, at IS per day, 5 $50 90
Mileage, ,2SS miles at Sc. per mile, 2l4 40
4 s55s 40
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. day, s $50 90
Mileage, 46S miles, at Sc. per mile, 223 40
673 40
JACOB SoRRELL, to l49 days, at So per
Mileage, $50 miles, at SC. per mile, i4s %
I'D .a. 5 5ss 90
day,....................'.......... day, " ~ s 459 OO
Mileage-S,04O miles, at sc. per mile, 152 90
d. b.. ..i s611 90
The Board has been in session 1856 days.
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DIRECTORS AT New

A. j. BLEEcKER, Agent at New York and Bos
... ton, n Cedar Street, New York.
aug 404-d&w3m
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We offer FIVE valuable Agricultural PRE-
WEEKLY OBSERVER See posters. : - -
ssilaios 1vaH SMITH, WATSON 6 CO., %
Gft Charlotte, N. c. &,
aug 70 o0-tf
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Expense on the SlO0 Received.

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