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SEMI-WEEKLY, 4 PER ANNUM.
PUBLISHED EVERY WEDNESDAY AND SATURDAY MORNING.
WEEKLY, $2 PER ANNUM.
RALEIGH, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 5, 1851.
no; 35.
VOL. 1.
THE NORTH CAROLINA STANDARD
r, Weimt I" Ssmi-Wkih, bt
WILLIAM W. HOLD EN,
EDITOR AND PROPRIETOR.
Tkrms of the WiEMi. Two dollars nn"j
Tnce, or within Zrri
rents if payment De aeiayeu six ui""- -- - f
Dollar if noPt paid within six months from the tun. of
. 8,--W.. Four dollar, per
tS will be inflexibly adhered to.
-Tr.'pdinz fourteen lines will
hXoZcnt"n: dolfar, and twenty-five
ents for each subsequent insertion; those of greater
tah in proportion. Court orders and Judicial Ad
Sements will be charged 25 per cent higher than the
wfmtes A reasonable reduction will be made to
- JSo advertise by the year. Advertisements inser
1n the8Sentweeyk.y s'tandard, will also appear in
the Weekly Paper, free of charge.
PYFER & CO.
1 OTTERY AND EXCHANGE BROKERS,
No 1, Light Street, Baltimore, Md.
Who have been prosecuting the Lottery business for
the last twenty-three ycars-nla.ly selling .
Handsome and Brilliant Prizes
To their thousand of patrons, feel incumbent on them
for the good of their fellow-men, ,n ameliorating their
Edition, to enliven the uninformed where and how to
obtain wealth and its concomitant uxunes.
We therefore respectfully submit to the inspection of
the public generally throwghout the Lnited States, th,
annexed
Galaxy of Kich and Gorgeous lotteries til
The Schemes for the month of March are of unusual
merit and brilliancy, and commend themselves by their
own raciness to the esteem of all who seek the
Potent luitumce of Uathl
., T .iV-v Tickets or Packages to receive
immediate and feithful attent.on, should be carelully ad
dressed to the truly fortunate old-established and popular
house of
PYFER & CO.
No. 1 Light Street, Baltimore, Md.
Gort"Jii Schemes for Ztlarck, 1SS1.
Confidence Strictly Observed.
Date Capital
March. Prizes.
yjo.of Price of Price of
Ballots. Tickets. Packages.
75 Nos 12 down 8l2 40 00
75 Nos 14 drawn 2$ 8 00
75 Nos 15 drawn 5 16 00
78 Nos 13 drawn 10 37 00
75 Nos 13 drawn 5 17 00
72 Nos 13 drawn 5 1G 00
78 Nos 13 drawn 10 37 00
78 Nos 15 drawn 2$ 8 00
78 Nos 13 drawn 5 IS 00
78 Nos 16 drawn 10 30 00
75 Nos 12 drawn 6 22 00
78 Nos 15 drawn 4 13 00
7S Nos 12 drawn 15 65 00
78 Nos 15 drawn 8 25 00
75 Nos 12 drawn 5 18 00
75 Nos 10 drawn 10 40 00
78 Nos 13 drawn 5 18 00
75 Nos 12 drawn 5 18 CO
78 Nos 12 drawn 10 40 00
75 Nos 15 drawn 8 25 00
78 Nos 13 drawn 5 18 00
78 Nos 13 drawn 10 37 00
75 Nos 12 drawn 5 18 00
66 Nos 13 drawn 4 1 1 00
78 Nos 15 drawn 30 95 00
75 Nos 15 drawn 10 30 00
1
3
4
5
6
8,000
20,000
8
10
U
12
13
14
15
17
IS
19
20
21
22
24
25
26
27
28
29
31
26.000
27,51)0
2.r..000
30,000
PLEASE OBSERVE.
Correspondents will please hear in mind that the
prices of Packages of Quarter Tickets only are pub
lished in this paper.
The Printed official drawings which Correspondents
can rely upon as being correct, are always forwarded
from Pyfer & Co's-
Bank Drafts or Certificates of Deposit payable in Uold
at si"ht, will be promptly remitted to those Correspon
dents who draw prizes at Pyfer & Co's.
n.m.mlw.r A Packatre of Tickets, can draw four of
the most splendid prizes in a scheme.
In order to secure a Fortune, and the cash immediate
ly after the result is known, the readers of this paper
have onlv to remit cash Drafts or prize tickets, to the Old
Established, far famed and truly fortunate Exchange and
Lottery Brokers,
J PYFER & CO.
No. 1, Light Street, Baltimore, Md.
March 1, 1851. 33
Sealed Proposals
" r ILL be received by the Subscriber, until the 14th
V V day of March, for the following work on the
Lunatic Asylum.
Cabpestek's Work.
The flooring, including Plank, nails and laying the
same complete. The price per square.
Doors including frames, Sashes, Hanging and all ma
terials except hinges and locks. The price for each.
Window frames, exclusive of Japs and Sills. The
price for each.
Sleepers and Joists. The price per Square.
Roof including rafters and every thing except tin. The
price per Square.
Stairs including materials, price per square.
Mason's Won.
Door Sills and Caps per superficial foot of Rough
Stone, the price per foot Window Sills, and Caps of
Rough Stone the price per lineal foot.
The plana can be found at the Bank of the State.
Bond with approved security will be required of tha
Contractors.
By order of the Commissioners.
GEO. W. MORDECAI,
Sec. of Com.
Raleigh, Feb. 13, 1851. 31
NOTICE.
ON the fourth Monday of March next, I will sell, for
cash, in the town of Carthage, the following tracts
or parcels of Land, or o much thereof as will pay the
taxes due thereon for the year 1849,and the expenses of
said sale.
No. acres. Persons nauifs. Location. Taxes.
45. Heirs of H. A. McNeill. McDeed's creek, 04 c
22. " . Mouth Higfona, vx
45. " Hart's Branch, 06
50. " " Gut creek, 04
25. " Little creek, - 06
25. " Morganton road, 08
10. " " McDeed's creek, 02
fi4. " " Yadkin road, 04
64. " Mill creek, " 04
64. " Seal's road,- 06
15. - : 8tcar Branch, 02
22. " " McDeed's creek, 02
225. Heirs of A.B.McFadyen, Govenor'a creek. 63
110- Heir, of John Black, Nick', creek, 10.
a 00. Heirs of Alex Nicholson, Raccoon creek. " 31
All the abava Land will be sold if not previously paid,
A. R. WADS WORTH, late Sheriff.
FcT. 12, 1851- . (Pr. Adv. $4.) ; 29 6L-
Job Printing.
ieatly executed at the Standard Print. Office.
FEMALE CLASICAL INSTITUTE-
(Hillsborough Street,)
RALEIGH, It. C.
REV. BENNET T. BLAKE, Principal.
Mb. W. G. Doub, A.M., Professor of Mathematics
and Ancient Languages.
Karl W. Petersilia, Professor of Music.
Mrs. Lcct M. Petersima, Teacher of Drawing and
Painting.
TWENTY-FIVE Young Ladies can be accommo
dated with boaTd in the family of the Principal.
These will receive all the attention, and enjoy all the
comforts of a private family.
The course of study is well digested, thorough and
extensive. The entire expense to a pupil will be cover
ed by the payment of One Hundred Dollars in advance,
for a session of five months. This will include Board
and Tuition, with Music, French, Latin, Greek, Mathe
matics, Drawing and Painting.
Taken separately, the charges will be as follows:
Board per session of five months, $50 00
Tuition in the Classical Department, SO 00
Tuition in the English Department. 15 00
Music on Piano or Guitar, 20 00
Drawing and Painting, 10 00
Painting in oil Colours, 15 00
French, 10 00
The Pupils will be regularly instructed in Vocal Mu
sic, without further charge.
The Session for 1851 begins 6th January, 1851.
B. T. BLAKE, Principal.
Raleigh, Nov. 8, 1850. 4 tf.
Stale of North Carolina Franklin Co.
Court ot Pleas and Quaiter Sessions December Term,
1850.
Willis Alford. Benj. H. Alford, Jeremiah Alford, and
Williams and his wife Margaret C A I lord vs. William
C. A I lord an! Arthur F. Alford Petition to sell Land
Warrant.
IN this case it appearing to the satisfaction of the Court
that the Defendants aforesaid, are non residents of (he
State of North Carolina, it is ordered that publication
be made in the North Carolina Standard, a paper pub
lished in the City of Kaleigh, lor six successive weeks,
warning the said William C. A i lord and Arthur F. Al
ford to be and appear at the next Term of this Court, to
be held at the Court House, in the Town of Louisburg,
Countv and State atoresaid, on the 2d Monday in March
A. D. 1S5I, then and there fo show cause, if any they
have, why the prayer of the Petitioners should not be
granted, or the same will be taken pro confesso, and
heard ex parte, and Decree made accordingly.
Witness, Young Patterson. Clerk of our said Court, at
office the 2d Monday of December, A. D-, 1850.
Y. PATTERSON, C. C. C.
January 15th, 1851. (Pr. adv. $562 ) 24 6w.
Valuable Keal Estate for Sale.
I offer for sale my entire Real Estate, upon which
are thirty -five sets of Boxes; the most of which
have only been in use from one to two years; with a suf
ficient quantity of round trees to cut at least twenty sets
more. The lands upon which these are situated is not
easily surpassed by any piney lands in Eastern Carolina.
There is upon the premises two Distilleries neatly and
conveniently fitted up, with all necessary out-houses.
Upon the farm, I think the buildings altogether are sel
dom excelled. Those wishing to purchase are invited
to examine for themselves. Terms shall be low, and
payments accomodating. Come and see.
Any person wishing to purchase, can be furnished
with a sufficient numtier of teams and wagons to carry
on both the operations of Farm and Turpentine, and
with a year's supply of provisions.
JOHN A. AVIRETT.
Catharine Lake, Onslow Co. N. C.
July 22, 1850. I
836
Spring Visitation of Bishop lies. 151.
2nd of March ( Quinquagesima Sunday,) Calvary
Cbun:h, Tarborongh
4th, Tuesday, A. M. Gethscmane Parish, Falkland,
Pitt. At night, St, Paul's Church, Greenville.
5th, Ash Wednesday, A. M. in the same Church.
6th, St. Johns. Pitt County, Pugh's settlement.
1st Sunday in Lent, Christ Church, Newbern.
14th, Friday, Ember day, Trinity Church, Beaufort
County.
2nd Sunday in Lent, St. Peter's Church, Washington.
19th, Wednesday, Zion Chapel, Beaufort County.
20th, Thursday, St. Thomas Church, Bath. Should
any persons desire confirmation from St. Johns, Dur
ham's Creek, they would oblige the Bishop by meeting
him at St. Thomas, Bath.
22, 23d (3rd Sunday in Lent) 24th and 25th (An. B.
V. M.) at Grace Church, Plymouth, and St. Luke's
Church, Locust Grove, as the Clergymen there may de
sire.
4 th Sunday in Lent, Pettigrew's Chapel and Lake
Scuppernoug.
4 th 5th, and 6th April 5tli Sunday in Lent, St
Thomas, Windsor.
All Saints, Williamston, as the Clergyman may de
sire. Palm Sunday (6th in Lent) Christ Church, Elizabeth
City.
16th, Wednesday, Woodville.
Easter Day, Hertford, Consecration of Church, &c.
Tuesday in Easter week, Gates Court House.
1st Sunday after Easter, St. Paul's Church,- Edenton.
2d May, Friday, Trinity Church, 3cotland Neck.
2nd Sunday after Easter, Jackson, Northampton Co,,
consecration of Church, &c.
3rd Sunday after Easter, Christ Church Raleigh, A.
M, and St. Mary's Chapel, P. M.
4th Sunday after Easter, St. James Church. Wilmi ig
ton. 5th Sunday after Easter, St. John's Church, Fayette
ville, A. M. Christ Church, Rockfish. P. M.
Wednesday -28th May, Convention.
Catechism, Confirmation and Holy Communion, as
usual.
Raleigh, February 20, 1 650. 32 2U
NOTICE.
THE Subscriber, as successor to Cooke and
BufTaloe in the Livery business, will continue
its onorrafions in all its branches at his Stable
on limtngton Street, ana solicits me patronage ui ma
nM friorwla and the rtublic irencrallv.
H is prices must be arranged agreeably to the prices of
produce and labour, ana win pe irom uu nucr wc
day of February next, as follows,
Pairs of horses ner month $18 00
Sinirle do do 10 00
do do week 3 50
do do dav 75
Quarterly settlements will be reqrjired in all in
stances, ecd persons having horses now- in my care are
requested to take them away immediately, ifunwillng
to comply wilhall the above conattions.
JERE. NIXON.
January 23, 1851 24
AC A OEM 1 , ) I ( )
r lHE School of the subscriber is now open for an
J additional number of students. The terms per
session are as follows:
Board, $45 '
Tuition, English, 10
Classics, 15
JOHN B. BOBBITT.
February IS, 1851. , . , 29 3L
ACCORDEONS 100 Prices French Accordeons,
of superior tone and finish, selected expressly from
a large lot by a competent judge, for sale low.,. .
. SAM'L. H. MARKS. ,
Petersburg, Sept 19. ; 834
Scotch Sunff and Tobacco. ' "
nritmcf 1 . f .1 A n rl t, at trnnil jAm
I tnr weea, win nna a superu arucie wi uu uu .t o
- . . , ... ' - l i" l CV I T
bacco, at rescuu s urug store.
Raleigh, August 7 th, 1850. Z7
Mew Confectionary &. Grocery store
3 Doors below the I1 out itfflcr.
WM. GRIFFICE, & CO. have opened a Confec
tionary and Grocery Store, in Raleigh, 3 doors
below the Post Office, where they have on hand, and
will sell on reasonable terms' the following articles :
Sugar and Coffee,
Crushed Sugar,
Do. St. Croix,
Candles and Soap,
Black and Imp. Tea,
Havana do.
Pepper and Spice,
Copperas and Ginger,
Brooms, &c. &c.
baleratua and Snuff.
Myers' Best Chewing Tobacco,
Coufectionarles.
Best Segars, Water Crackers,
Dolls, Accordians, Butter and Soda, do.
Fancy Candies, Citron, Prunes, Cocoa Nuts,
Almonds, Filberts, .. English Walnuts,
Palm Nuts, Figs and Raisins,
And every thing usually kept in a Confectionary Store.
They will say to the public that they carry on the
Candy Making Business,
and without boasting they can assure the public that thpy
Will Sell thft hfKt flnnilv O a .hnon rt a m 11 it Vtnii.n i r, rim
place, and warrant it to be as good as can be made.
Vf i , .i , - , ., , ...
I'icituaiiui aim ouiers, ouyuig oy me wnoiesaie, will
find it to their interest to give them a call.
Raleigh, October 9, 1850. 836 tf.
P. F. PESCUD,
Wholesale and Retail Druggist
Fatettevilie St. Raleigh, N. C.
OFFERS for cash, or approved credit, at the lowest
market prices, a large and well selected assortment
of East India. Mediterranean and European
DRUGS AND MEDICINES,
Kreuch, Kulista and American Chemicals,
Foreign and Domestic Soaps.
Perfumery, Paints and Oils,
Fancy Articles, Dye Stuffs,
Fancy Soaps, Druggists Labels,
Brushes, Window Glass,
Extracts, Surgical Instruments,
Trusses, Druggists' Glass Ware,
Leeches, Shaker's Herbs and Roots,
Pi.'he Bbaxdt, Madeira, Sherry and Port Wines,
Selected for Medicinal purposes. ,
Sands Sarsaparilla, Wis tar's Balsam of Wild Cherry,
Gray's Ointment, Beckwith's Pills, Ayer's Cherry
Pectorial, Doctor Wiley's Cough Candy, Gen
uine Cod Liver Oil, together with every
article comprising the stock of a Phy
sician or Druggist
April 7, 1850. 809
BOOKS! BOOKS! BOOKS!
Henry D. Turner,
1'nblislier, Bookseller and Stationer
No. 1, Fatetteville St. Raleigh, N. C.
HAS always on hand a large and general collection
Law, Medical, Theological, Classical, Voyages, 1 ravels,
Novels and Miscellaneous Books. Also, a very
extensive assortment of School Books, &c.
Blank Books, Ledgers, Journals, Day Books
Pass Books, Bank Books, Record Books,
Blank Check Books, and any other kind
that may be wanted manufactured
to order.
Together with a general assortment of Stationery.
Particular attention given to filling all orders complete
from Booksellers, Merchants, Teachers, and private indi
viJuals. And every article in his line sold at the lowest
pi ices for cash or approved ctedit, cither at wholesale or
letail.
All new works received as soon as published,
Raleigh, August 27, 1850. 830
New Watcli and Jewelery Store.
W. H. THOMPSON Would respectfully in-
ttUcform the citizens of Kaleigh and its vicinity, that
he has opened a choice stock of
Watches and JeWelry,
in a part of the Store occupied by Mrs. Thompson on a
Millinery establishment, where he offers for sale Gold
and Silver watches, warranted correct time keepers
the latest styles of
Fashionable Jewelry,
such as Guard, Vest and Fob Chains; Cameo, stone and
mourning Broaches ; Plain, Chased and Stone Rings ;
Gold Pens and Pencils ; Gold and Silver 1 tumbles; Studs,
Collar and Sleeve Buttons, Ear Rings, Gold and Silver
Spectacles, &c, Fsncy Goods and Fine Cutlery, all of
which will be sold cheap. Watches, Clocks and Jewel
ry repaired in superior style. Old Gold and Silver taken
in exchange.
Sept. 21, 1849. 777 6m.
PETERSBURG, September 20, 1850.
Samuel H. Marks,
WOULD respect t'ul I ty inform his numerous friends
and customers that he is now receiving per sun
dry Steamers and Packets Irom the Northern cities his
usual large and varied assortment of CONFECTION
ARIES, FANCY ARTICLES, Cigars, &c, which ad
ded to his stock before on hand, and the regular weekly
supply of fresh Foreign and domestic FRUITS, renders
his assortment particularly worthy the attention of
country dealers.
In the line of IGARShe flatters himself that he can
present a larger stock and finer assortment, and at lower
rates, than any other house in the trade.
Petersburg Sept. 25th, 1850.
JYcvd Books.
FOOT Prints of the Creator $.1,25.
The Home Altar by Rev. Charles F. Deems. 75 cts.
The Eminent Dead or Triumph of Faith in the Dying
Hour, 01,00.
The Angel World, a Poem by Philip James Bailey,
Author of Festus, 50 cts.
Life of John Randolph of Roanoke by Hugh A. Garland
2 vol. Muslin, $3,50.
History ot the Polk administration by Lucien B. Chase,
$2,50
Annals of the Queens of Spain by Mrs. Anneta George,
2 vol. cloth 1,50.
Li7es of Literary and Scientific Men ot America,
$1,00.
Ways ot the Hour by J. Fenimore Cooper, $1,25.
The Lily and the Fatom of the Huguenots ut Florida,
by VV.Gilmore Simms.
Life here and there by N P.Willis.
The Vale of Cedars bv Grace Aguiiar.
The Earl's Daughterby Rev. W. Sewell.
Just received and for sale bv
POMEROY &. O'NEAL.
December 9. 1S50. 13 -
MOUNTAIN HOTEL,
niORCAIVTOft, Bnrke Co. K.C.
jrjnf THE Subscriber, thankful for the very liberal pat
lonage heretofore received, would now inform the
TRJIYEL,L.1JVG PVBLiMC
that his House is still open, and, that his accommodations
(heretofore limited) are now enlarged. He has erected
a row of Offices for Professional gentlemen, together
with a commodious Hotel, all of which is entirely new.
The location of the MOUNTAIN HOTEL commands
the finest view of the mountain scenery in the place; and
is removed from the noise nnd uproar of a Court-yard
and the Public Square, and yet sufficiently near for all
the purposes of business.
-The subscriber promises to spare no pains to provide
Ihe invalid a comfortable Summer Retreat, and to gen
tlemen of pleasure and business a desirable Boarding
House. ' - J- M- HAPPOLDT.
, Morganton, July 25, 1850. , . 826 Jy.
, . , . . i Blank Warrant . ,". ,
T7 OR Sale at the Standard office, printed on fine white
Iv 'It...!. rnrT.aml. Job Printinff af ail
ort executed :withJ. neatness and despatch nd on fair
orma.
May 1st, 1850. - 608 tf.
General Agency,
TEXAS.
rjlHE UNDERSIGNED have formed a partnership for
tne transaction ot business with the several depart
ments at the seat of Government, in Austin, such as
the adjustment and collection of claims against the
State, the procuring of Land-patents, or any other busi
ness connected with the General Land office, the Adju
tant General's office, the Comptroller's office, or the
Treasury Depaitment, and the purchase or sale of land
snrtp, land.&c, &c. Charges will be moderate. Let
ters on business must be post-paid.
J. VV. H AMP I ON, City of Austin.
D. W. STAPP, Victoria.
REFERENCES :
Hon. C. G. Keenan, Speaker House of Representa
tives, Hunlsville.
' M. D. K. Taylor, Jtflerson,
Gen. Edw. H.Tarrant, Corsicana,
J. D. Henderson, S Augustine,
Joseph Bates. Galveston,
Hon. John H . McRae, Milam,
James C. Wilson, Matagorda,
Mr. J. W. Cruger, Houston,
" John D.Logan, Washington, D. C.
W. D. Miller, Esq., Austin, Texas,
. Hon. D. C. Van Derlip, San Antonio,
" Wm. G. W. Jowers, Palesliue,
" R- E. Clements, Brownsville,
" Burrel P. Smith, Claiksville,
" N. B. Charlton, Woodville,
" J M. Clough, Marshall,
" David C. Dickson, Anderson,
W. M. Cochran, Dallas,
Ado'ph. Sterue, Nacogdoches,
J Al. Smith, Shelbyville,
H. W. Conner, Esq., Charleston, S. C.
W. W. Holden. Raleigh, N. C.
Austin. Sept. 1830. 26
Important to
MILLERS & 3IIL.L. OAVtfERS!
fW HE Undersigned would respectfully inform those
JL engaged in the Milling Business in N. C. . that he
keeps constantly on hand, and will supply at the shortest
notice, that almost invaluable article
VOUXG'Ji IMPROVE) PATEXT
SMUT AND SCREENING MACHINE.
The only Machine of the kind that has stood the rf and
eiven satisfaction to the public. If has surplan'ed every
Smut Machine yet offered in the State, more oi less of
which has been taken down to make room lor if. Trie
public need iear no imposition, as there are now some 280
Machines running in N C; and I wish to offer no other
references than the gentlemen who are using them.
whose expectations have been more than realized in
their perfoiinance. It not only thoroughly cleanses the
IV he,,t of smut, but also purifies it of all other substances,
almost to perfection. It takes up but 4 feet squaie in
the Mill, and requires but liille power. Ii is warranted
for five years against breaking or wearini; out, and also
tn retain its cleaning qualities lor that time.
There are a number of these Machines through which
100,000 bushels ol Wheat have been cleaned, and they
have never been out of order one day.
Therp was awarded to it Ihe Premium at the Maryland
State Fair, and a Premium with a Silver Medal, at the
Fail of 'he Marviand Institute, at Baltimore, last Fall.
Add" ress the Subscriber at South Lowell Mills. Orange
county, N. C. JNO. A. Mc.VlANNEN.
December 21, 1S50. 15 tf.
A. B. STITI1,
Agent, Commission Merchant aurj Dry Goods
JlroUer, New York.
TENDERS his services to the Merchants, Planters,
and citizens of the Southern States, and will attend
to any business in his line either in the sale of Produce
or Merchandize, or the purchase of Dry Goods, Groceries,
Hardware, Crockery, Shoes, Hats, Furniture, Carriages,
Musical and Agricultural instruments, Bagging Rope,
Drugs, Medicines, &c. He flatters himself as a purchaser
of goods for Southern Merchants, hisexperience will en
able him to give entire satisfaction to the Merchants who
may entrust to him their orders.
References :
His Excellency Charles Manly, Raleigh.
William Hill, Secretary of State, do
G. W . Mordecai, Pres't B'k of State, do
Dr. J. O. Watson, Pros't Mu. In. Co., do
B. F. Moore, Esq., Attorney Gen., do
Matthew Shaw, Esq., Washington.
Hon. J. R. J. Daniel, Weldou.
Andrew Joyncr, Esq., do
R. H. Lewis, Esq., Greensborough, Ala.
Raleigh, February 6, 1850. 796
Baltimore Piano Manufactory.
Important Improvement.
ELASTIC UNIVERSAL TOUCH.
"TISE & BROTHER, Manufacturers of Boudoir,
T Square and Grand Pianos, request those wanting
a first rale Instrument one that Ladie's can perform on
with the greatest possible advantage, that is chaste of
style, of superlative touch and tone, that will stand in
concert tune, and last a life time, to call and see for
themselves a sample Instrument at the Agent's office
Dr. W. R. Scott's.
These Instruments are more in general use in the City
among the first critics of arts and science, and to whom
we have the honor of referring, f ee the manufacturer's
circulars, which may be obtained of the Agent. All In
struments warranted five years.
J. J. WISE & BRO.
Dr. W. R. SCOTT, Agent
Raleigh, Jan. II, 1S50. 20 6m.
HENRY GERHARDT,
MKoa.exjcAsr'j? a?Aix.e:&,
SLJIITlli'lE Islf, Johnston fo., ,V;rA Caroliua.
THE subscriber would respectfully inform his friends
and the public generally, that he has on hand a large
aiid rich supply of
Cloths. Cassimeres, Vestings, and Trimmir.gs
of all sorts ; and that be U prepared to execute work in
the best mannerand at moderate prices.
He also has on hand a superior lot of
' Ite.idy-.Hndc Clothing,
consisting of Cloaks, Overcoats, Business Coats, Vests,
Pantaloons, lamb's wool Shirts, &c, which he will dispose
of on the most accommodating terms.
He solicits a call from those in want of Clothing, as
he is determined to give good bargains, and to do his
work in the best and most approved style.
HENRlf GERHARDT.
Smithfield, October 14th, 1850. 837-3m.
Vet Alive
SELLING OFF AX COST.
A LARGE Stock of new and fashionable Dry Goods
of Ihe latest Styles and Patterns. Also, a large
assortment of Shoes, Boots, Hats, Caps, Bonnets, Cot
ton. Yarn, Hardware, Cutlery, Double and Single Bar
rel Guns and Pistols. The purchaser will save from
filteen to twenty percent by callint; at this Store before
Diirchasiiig elsewhere, as I am detei mined tn sell out
my entire Stock of Goodn this winter tor the purpose of
removing South the following Spring. You will find
me at tha well known corner Stor formerly occupied
by Mr. B. B. Smith corner of Hargel and Fayelfeville
Mreets Bear this in tr.ma. . . J. CKtCitli..
Raleigh, Nov. 20, 1850 ' 1 6 -.
House and Lot for Sale. ' -
THE Subscriber wishing to remove South, will sell
the House and Lot where he now lives, containing
about seven-eighths of an acre of ground. Attached is an
excellent well of water, with the necessary out-houses ;
the place is well suited for a small family. Persona wish
ing to purchase such a place can know the particulars
, ... . , 1 -1 w T T l. ot.J
ny calling on me suoscnoer ai nii.sj.i. uuc own
Store. J. TERRY.
January, 13, 1851. 850 3t-
XORTH CAROLINA i
Mutual Life Insurance Company
KALEIGH, 5i. C.
THIS Company is now taking insurance on the lives
of healthy persons and Slaves, at their established
rates of premium. This being the only Life Insurance
Company in the State, and working under a charter suit
ed to the condition and circumstances of all, the Direc
tors feel no hesitation in saying that it affords greater
inducements for the insurance of lives than any other
Company in the country.
The 5th Sec. of the Charter provides" That the husband
may insure his own life, for the sole use and benefit of
his wite or children, free from the claims of the repre
sentatives of the husband or any of his creditors."
It is conducted on the mutual plan, each person in
sured becoming a member thereof, and not liable beyond
the amount of his premium.
Policies for $100 to $5000 will be issued on the life
of a wtute person ; and on Slaves for two-thirds their
market value, for a term of from. one to five years, as
the owner may desire.
All losses of the Company are paid within 90 days af
ter proof of loss is furnished. No California risks taken.
The business of the Company is conducted under the
immediate supervision of
Dr. Chas. E. Johnson, President,
Wm. D. Haywood, Vice President,
James F. Jordarl, Secretary,
Win. H. Jones, Treasurer,
Perriu Busbee, Attorney,
Dr. Wm. H. McKee, Examining Physician.
J. Hersman, General Agent.
All Communications on business should be addressed
post paid, to JAMES F. JORDAN,
.Secretary.
Nov. 1, 1850. 1
NORTH CAROLINA
MUTUAL. INSURANCE COMPANY,
RALEIGH, H. C-
f I IHE following persons have been elected Directors
JL and Utheers ot this Company for the present year
DIKrJC nous.
Dr. Josiah O. Watson, Jos. G. B. Roulhac, Richard
ISinith. John Primrose. Henrv D. Turner. S. W. Whit
ing, T. H. Selby, of Raleigh ; Geo. McNeill, Fayette-
ville, Joshua G. Wright, W ilmington, Jas. E. Hoyt,
Washington, James Sloan, Greensborough, Wm. Bad
ham, Edenton, Joshua Boner, Salem, Joseph Pool,
Elizabeth City, Michael Brown, Salisbury, Alexander
Mitchell, Newbern, W. N. H. Smith, Murfreesborough,
H. B. Williams, Charlotte, John B. Barrett, Milton, and
A. T. Summy, Asheville.
All Directors are authorized to receive applications.
OFFICERS.
Josiah O. Watson, President,
J. G. B. Roulhac, Vice President,
Richard Smith, Treasurer,
J. C. Partridge, Secretary,
John H. Bryan, Attorney,
J. Hersman, General Agent.
S. W. Whiting, i
Richard Smith, Executive Committee.
John Primrose, j
This Company is now in successful operation, and is
prepared to effect insurance against' fire on all kinds of
property, (Steam Mills and 1'urpentine Distilleries ex
cepted.) All communications in reference to insurance should
lie addressed to the Secretary, post paid.
J. C. PARTRIDGE, Sec'y.
Raleigh, January 2, 1850. 793
Hj&ARTT & LITCHF0RD.
Dealers in Staple and Fancy Dry Goods.
HATS, CAPS, BOOTS AND SHOES.
Fancy Articles, &c &c
HAVE received nearly their entire Stock of Fall anrf
Winter Goods to which they Tespecllully invite
the attention of their customers, and the public generally
and all of which are offered on the most reasonable terms
Raleigh, Oct. 23, 1850. 838
Works on Cooking, &c.
fWHE Modern House Wife, comprising one thousand
JL Receipts for the Economic ad Judicious prepara
tion of every meal of the day by Alexis Soyer. The
complete Cook and Confectioner by J. M. Sandersons
The United Stales practical Receipt Book. Miss Leshea
Lady's New Receipt Book. Modern Cooking by Eliz.
Acton. Virginia House Wife, ot Methodical Cook by
Miss Randolph. Miss Beecher's Domestic Receipt Book.
Miss Beecher's Domestic Economy. Well and cheap,
for Domestic use, a book of useful Receipts. For sale at
TURNER'S N. C. Bookstore.
Raleigh, Febuary 8, 1851. 28
HARDING'S CLOTHING STORE
AO. 1, TELEGKAPH BU1U)1.(.S,
RALEIGH N. C.
AT HOME AGAIN,
WITH the largest assortment of Gents' Ready made
Clothing and Fashionable Goods ever before offer
ed in Raleigh. Being connected as most of our custo
mers are aware, with Messrs. Scott, Keen & Company,
Manufacturers at Newark, New Jersey, one ot the
Largest and uet Houses in the U. S.
affords us facilities for conducting our business which
others .do not possess.
Let it be distinctly understood! herefore. that our Goods
.Ire Superior to any others offered in thin Jfjarktt.
We ate our own Manufacturers. We import most ol
our Cloths, Cassimers and Veslings, and pay no second
or third profit on these articles, which enables ns to of
fer the same quality of Goods, much less than those
Establishments whose purchases are made from Whole
sale houses.
We ask only an examination of our Stock to convince
those who are judges of styles and fabrics.
E. L. HARDING & Co.
Raleigh, Oct. 14th. 1850. 838
A NEW BOOK STORE.
b. 16, Fayetteville Street, Opposite ihe Post OJfice,
RALEIGH, N. C.
ARE now receiving an extensive assortment of Law,
5k. Medical, Theological, Miscellaneous and School
ooks generally Annuals and choice Books for Pres
ents, Novels, Stationary of all kinds, which we are sell
ing at the very lowest prices, and which we are cotifi
ent will give satisfaction. Call and examine.
W. L. POMEROY,
J. W. O'NEAL.
December 9, 1850. '13
J. W. & C C. PUGH,
And Forwarding Ajfents,
GJtSTO.W .V c.
Keep constantly cn hand, aiid for sale,
1.1ME, SAIjT, TAK, BACON, KJLOUR, &c.
Gaston, Jan. 10, 1850. 20
White Wine for Cooking.
JUSTr ecei ved and for Sale hv -WILLIAMS,
HAYWOOD Sc. CO.
December 19, 185t. ' 15
Beautiful Fancy Silk Vests..
3 DOZEN of decidedly the prettiest patterns ever ex
hibited in Kaleigh, at ,., . . - . .. ... i ,
' ' E. L.HARDIN OAS & CO.,
' Raleigh, Nov. 15. " r
' Nortli Ca rokiiia Aluia itac. i - i
rrURNER'S North Carolina Almanac for 1851. ThL
. day published ny
HEN BY D. TURNER.
N. C. Hook Store.
839 tf.
Raleigh, Oct. 1850.
DISSOLUTION.
THE firm of Barrett, Newsorh and Holden is this
day dissolved by mutual consent. All of the debts
due said firm, and liabilities are to be settled by Barrett
and New soni. a transfer of the ntfme having been made
to them. BARRETT, NEWSOM & HOLDEN.
Dec. 28, 1850. 81
Notice. ,
T HAVE now on hand all the Goods, Wares, anil
Merchandise, lately purchased from Barrett. Newsom
& Holden, and will be making additions to the former
stock as the custom may need. I will continue at the
Brick Store House, nearly opposite to the Post Office,
and will be thankful to receive a liberal patronage from,
punctual customers. THOS. W. HOLDEN.
Milton, N. C, Dec. 18 1850. 31 ,
Stray Horse
STRAYED from the subscriber, on Monday night,
the 10th inst., a very dark BroWn or Black Horse,
five years old this Spring, shod alt round, and paces ra
pidly under the saddle. No white spots upon Lim recol
lected. He has a tolerably long tail and mane. The last
time he was heard of he was on his way towards Raleigh
from Smithfield.
The subsciiber would be obliged to any one who may'
give him information in relation to the Horse, and he will
liberally reward any one who may lake him tip and hold
him so that he gets him again. Address the subscriber, .
at Franklinlon, Franklin county W. W. Holden, Ra
leigh or D. McPhereon, Smithfield.
J. A. STONE.
February 15, 1851. "50 tf.
Kaleigh and Gaston Rail Road. 1
BOOKS OF SUBSCRIPTION to the capital stock
of the Raleigh and Gaston Rail Road Company, will
be opened by the Subscribers in the City of Raleigh, on' .
the first Monday in March, 1851 ; and will be kept open
for the space of ninety uavs.
.' R. M. SAUNDERS, ' '
GEO. W. MORDECAI,
E. P. GUION,
W. V,". HOLDEN.
Raleigh, Feb. 17, 1851. 34 tf. '
Valuable Laud for Sale. :
A Valuable Tract of Land containing 208 acres, lying"'
between four and five miles West of Raleigh, on .
both sides of Walnut Creek, and adjoining the land of.
Rev. Thos. Meredith and others, will be 6old on reason:
able terms.
For further information apply to .
M. A. BLEDSOE,
r.a'.eigh, August 21, 1850. 829 ..
. Garden Seed's.
VY7ARRANTED fresh and genuine Crop of 1850.
f T selectrd from the most approved Seedsmen and
Gardners in the Northern Country. Received this day
by HESKY D. TURNER.
Raleigh, January 30th, 1S51. 26
John M. Sheppai'd, Jr
COMMISSION MERCHANT, RIOIMCXD, Vff
Office in J-H-ont Shoikoe Warehouse,
OFFERS his services to sell Tobacco, Wheat, Flour
and Corn; and respectfully solicits consignments.
Richmo.vu, January 1st, 1850. 792 6m.
Bnilrter's Companion.
CONTAINING the Elements of Building, Surveying
and Architecture, with practical. Rules and Instruc
ions connected with the subject. By A. C. Suieaton,
Civil Engineer, &c. For Sale by
HENRY D. TURNER.
Raleigh, Nov. 27, 1850. 3
Lamps Lamps.
I HAVE just received a large Stock of Lamps, for
Burning Fluid and Phosgene Gas. Some of which
were bought at auction and will be sold very low. . Cull
soon if you want bargains at
TESCUD'S Drug Store.
November 27. 0
Colds Colds.
TBI HOSE who are suffering with Ccughs and Cold
JL will find at my Store Dr. Wilies ComJi Candy
Jujnhe Paste, Winter's L"7.enges, Wistar's Balsam o
Wild Cherry, Bartholomew's Couh Svrop, Jayne's Ex
pectorant, Cod Liver Oil, Syrup ol'Naptha, and 'many
other lemedies lor diseases of Ihe Lnusv and Chert.
P. F. PESCUD.
December 4, 1850. 10-
Ri-chs and Frock Coats.
E have on hand a beaulilu) assortment of Black
Dress and Frock Coats for twenty dollars, gotten
up by ourselves and cannot be bought any where els in
the United Slates for the money. Recollect that. We
have also fancy Frock and Dress Coals foi fifteen, six
teen, and eighteen doilais, Ihe like of which never
was knon belore. OLIVER & PROCTER.
Merchant Tailors.
Raleigh. Nov 9. 842
Catcli tlie Itnnutvay.
rTIHE Subscriber will be thankful to any person who
I will catch his negro boy, Law-son. Said boy is lurk
ing swnewhere in Swift Creek District, in the neighbor
hood of the Edward's. I hereby caution' all persona
against harboring Lawson, under the penalty of the law.
AXLE'S MAIAAKU.
Wake County, February H, 1851. 29 3t pr?.
LAW NOTICE.
DK- McRAE, (late of Raleigh.X ha located in
Wilmington, and will attend Ihe County and Su
perior Courts ot wayno and uupnn, anu tne superior
Courts of Sampson and Cumberland.
Fehrnarv 1, 1851, U
A very Interesting Work.
fgAHE Queens of Scotland, by Agnes Strickland.
S- The Giant of Monthy 8, Harper's New Monthly
for February. Received this day by
HENRY D. TURNER.
Raleigh, February lllh. 1851. 29
Illacraroui,
4 N OTHER suppply just received and for sale hy
R. TUCKER & SON.
January 11. . 20
A Cook Wanted. .
GOOD Cook wanted, for this year, and for next.
A
if she suits. Apply at this Office.
Kaleigh, Feb. 27. 1851. 34 tf.
A Supply of Fresli Puotgcue Gas ,
rUST to hand and for sale at . . -
P. E. PESCUD'S Drug Store.
Raleigh, August 7th, 1.850. , ; 827
iUedicine Chests '
A
FURTHER supply of those beautiful Medicine.
Chests just received at -
fESCuO S Urns store. ,
Raleigh, August 7, 1850. -2B7 . ,
Cod Liver lil
AFRESH supply of Rushton, Clark &, Co's, whicH
we believe to be superior to any we have seen. Jut
received and for sale at the Drug Store of . .
. .. WILLIAM. HAYWOOD & CO.
' Raleigh, April, 1650.:' : ' " " ee7
v . . i . " 1
Teast Powders.
TRY Box if you want good Buckwheat and Bitter!
Cakes tor sate K Drag Htnre of
Cs.ior -ItjlAM4j ThAYWOODfc CO,
. .Dec'embeF 19. 185 - ' " ' ' ' '' .'
I MP OIL, Burning Fluid",- and Phosgene Gas ;
I 1 reood supply espected by next freight Train.
r--J rr' V. V. VF.FSCTTO.
Italeigh, Nr. VI, 1650. '