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Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1851-01-27

: atty The disntersstedness ofthe srTe knights
would say to each one Of you as wxs said
to The young Knight. Be faithful, bold
loyal. BE faithful to all who repsse son.
fidence in you. Let ne temptation ever
induce you TO swerve from the truth. Lsf
the word Of a brother be considered posis
tive proof on any subject, and as sacred 40
an cath. Be faithful to ill your sbliga.
tons, and loyal in your devotion to duty
Confne not your exertions 10 The little cir.
Gle with which you are connected, but 20
out Of The little world into the great Ba
| bold for the right. Let no coSnrdly feel
! ing ever sme!her your voice when justice
demands an utterance. Wher ever the
finger ofduiy points, charge siihout Stop
ping 10 count your foes. You may bes:ruck :
down in the encounter, and the iron heel Of
the oppressed tfumple upon you; but lei
your courage never forsake you in daty's
path. Once more says Be faahful bol5
and loyal. --s,,i 81
And now. in conclusion, suffer me tt
say TO this audience: If you seek victim 2
on which 10 vent your malice-a mark
Il. which 10 hurl your javelins--let this BIZ
som become the ,argell On this delesce-
less head, let all your anetlIenas fall
Let these, my Brothefs, 60 in peace.--s
For am the nan that introduced thisOfdef
in this communi,y-tI'rough me iheseBrosh-.
ers came 10 the shrine OF the H. +. H
the love of country is crime--If opPoss.
ton TO the oppressor Of my fellow man,
and degraded woman-@if to giSe oil nj
bome---io feed the hungry and cfofhe The
naked--,o turn listening ear to The Wild
ows wall, or heed the orphans tear, is dss.
picabe in your sight+-if 10 sustain that lib.
ertv for which Warren and aMercer fell.
and for whose boon thousands Of our Rev.
lutionary fathers Bit the dusl--ihat Liberty
iha, prompted Washington to unsheaih his
sword, leave Che fond endearments Of
home for the clang Of war and the an
wholesome camp, and while III fhst camp
10 invoke aid from the God Of armies IL
rest upon that holy canse--if these are
crimes, then am guilty! BM ID the lam
suase of one of our Revotiouaty martyrs
I say@4-'Give me liberty, OF give ins
deathl'' And like hiiH; whfs. under The
sullows--l shall regret 'sihat have not
more lives than Que, to bestow, for my
conniry's" and humanity : cause. III 81
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1851-01-27

GFWs saw q man so sasagely mad
Yesterday at some imaginary insult, that
he declared openly he felt like eating three
boiled eggs! Oh! what will passion drive .
man 10. -----eat allee
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1851-01-27

A school. mistress asked a child what
s-E-E spelt. The child hesitated: "WhAi
do do when l,6is at youl" s,id the mis-
tress. sTbduint." replied ihs pupil. -
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1851-01-27

Ifyou wish 10 avoid the blues,
Pay the Printer oil his dues.
North Carolina standard., 1851-08-06
m0RTH eAH0IIMA
MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY,
RALEIGH, y. G..

RALEIGH, y. C.. - -
VyHIS Company has been in successful operation for
more than five years, and continues to take risks
upon all classes Of properly in the State except Steam
Mills and Tnrpentine Dstieres) upon favorable terms
It's Policies now property amounting 70 $500
OOO large portion of which is in country Tisks and
present capital nearly Six Hundred Thousand Dol
lars, in bonds properly secured
The average cost Of Insurance upon ne plan OF tnia
Company has less than third OF one per cent
annum, all grades of property embraced IN Its oPe
rations. s
THE following persons have been elected Directors
and Officers Of this Company for the present year
Smith, John Primrose, Henry d. Turner, g. w Whit
ing, I. II. SeIby, of Raleigh Geo. McNeil Fayette-
vile, Joshua q. Wright, Wilmington, Jas. E. Hoyt
Washington, James Sloan, GTeensbopough, John Cox,
Edenton, Joshua Boner, Salem, Joseph H. 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. Sunny, Ashevle.
All Directors authorized to receive applications.
OFFICERS.
Josiah o. Watson, President, '.-....-
]. G. B. RouIhac, Vice President,
Richard Smith, Treasurer, -..- .- -e
]. c. Partridge, Secretary, -...-e-. &
John II. Bryan, Attorney, -=l D. .- r
J. Hersman, General Agent. -..--e .--
fjsse;s Fin F.;sss.s s$5:s; Executive Committee
All communications in reference insurance should
he addressed to the Secretary, post paid.
]. c. PARTRIDGE, Sec'y.
Raleigh, June 16, 1851. 65-
North Carolina standard., 1851-08-06
THE FAUQUIER
WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS,
Fauquier County, Virginia.


WILL be opened for vistors the first of June.
w They are situated the Rappahannock river,
[now navgabe) thirtyeight miles above Fredericks-
burg, and fifty, nearly due west from Alexandra.
No pains have been spared to continue the attractions
of the place the votares of pleasure the seekers of
health. The recent publication in pamphlet of the
nent and Rev Thornton Strngfello shows beyond all
question, the healing qualities of this water in many d
seases-dysPepsia dropsy, &c. &c. He had spent the
previous season here, and made thorough and sitting
examination of the details of the reported by him.
and he is of opinion that the extraordinary medicinal
advantages of the Springs have been ohscured in the
greater allurements to fashionable life
The railroad from Alexandra is rapidly approaching
these Springs, and will make the trip delightful
from that city and all north of it, In the time
the stages trweekly from Washington, and will be
daily after the Ist July. daily line of stages will he
by Mr.. Quisenberry, from fredericksburg after 1st
July and in the mean time he engages to send up all
passengers at the regular fare, (S3 they may pre-
sent themselves. .s
Terms of board same as last year, viz: $50 dollars
tor the whole ending first October SIS for three
months; $50 for two months; S35 for month; $ls
for two weeks $40 for week 81 rs per day. Meals
or lodging SO cents each. Servants and children under
IL years, half price. No charge for children under
years. Horses so cents day, $40 per month.
DANIEL WARD, Superintendent.
May "a, 1851. 59-2m.
North Carolina standard., 1851-08-06
READY MADE CLOTHING,
At Wholesale and Retail.

\" have just received from one of the largest and
w best established Houses in the United States,
of the largest and best assorted Stocks brought
to this City, Stock that would foraby compare with
ihe Custom Work OF any Establishment in the Union,
prices and to which invite the attention of Country
Merchants citizens of Raleigh, the surrounding Coun
try and LENDERS of the General Assembly and ask
them to call and examine Stock before purchasing
elsewhere determined to sell at prices that
will defy competition.
Country Merchants need have fears of finding
with broken assortment shall continue to have
large additions throughout the Season.
In addition to the above, have full assortment of
fine Shirts, Jenny Lind and other patterns, togeherwih
Silk. Merino, Lambs wool Shirts and Drawers. ..-.
All of which will sell as low as they can be pur-
chased of any Establishment in New York any 9th
City. A B. STITH s. co.
Raleigh, 1850. Sl0-wtf
North Carolina standard., 1851-08-06

The price Of Packages of Quarter Tickets only, is
advertised above.
The Managers Printed Drawing, endorsed by the
commissioners appointed (for this purpose) by the Gov
of Maryland in all our Cores
pondents.
Letters always strongly and carefully sealed.
The purchasers of Packages of Tickets seldom have
than six chances against their drawing in Pack
age any of the Capital Prizes, and one Package may
draw four of the highest Prizes. Two-thirds of the
Prizes sold in Packages of Tickets.
Please order few days BEFORE the Lotteries draw.
All Orders punctuay answered by the return mails.
Persons at distance from Baltimore who wish For
tune Buckcd their Backs" will find that is only
necessary to enclose the price (as laid down the above
schedule for Package of Single Tickets the Truly
Fortunate, Far-Famed and Old Established House of
PYFER & CO.
No. 1, Light Street, Baltimore, Md.
July l, 1851. e.
North Carolina standard., 1851-08-06
MEDICAL DBPARTnTBWn
OE RANDOLPH MACON COLLEGE

MEDICAL DBPARTMBNH
OF RANDOLPH MACON COLLEGE,
TTNHE Lecture Term of this Institution will COM
the lst of September, and continue ten
months This School is recognised and its students ad
mittcd the al endeun footing, by Of the most
respectable Medical Institutions of this country, among
which may be mentioned Jefferson Medical College, of
Philadelphia, and the University of the City of New
York. ..
The course of instruction is extensive and practical.
Anatomy is taught both by demonstration and dissection
and students procure abundant material for dissection
very moderate terms. During the course frequent
opportunities afforded students of Witnessing and
sisting in important Surgical operations.
The fee for the is $lI5 90, and always paya-
hlc entering the School Board, convenient to the
School, be had very moderate terms. Students
obtain the Textbooks in Farmvc, village few
miles from the School.
FACULTY:
JOHN p MErrAUER, NJ d. IL D., Prof of the Principles
and Practice of Medicine and Surgery.
FRANcIs ]. MErrAUER, Jr, A. NJ, M. D., Prof. of An
atomy, Physiology, Chemistry and Pharmacy.
JoHx. P. MErrAUER, NJ D., IL. D., Prof of Therapeu-
TICS Materia Meica, Midwifery and the Diseases of
Females end Children.
JOHN p. METTAUER,
Dean of he Faculty.
Prince Edward G. H., Va, July IA. II VITA.
North Carolina standard., 1851-08-06
EVERY MAN
HIS. D n T j n E r i!

ETNHE Subscriber has been appointed sole Agent for
L the State of North Carolina, for Greave's Patent
Chromatic Tuning Forks. This Instrument gives the
chromatic scale in equal temperament sustaining each
tone much longer and distinctly than common
Tuning Forks By its aid person whose is
enoughto draw strings unision tune Pianos
and similar instruments with perfect correctness
This instrument will prove of great value to all who
reside where the services of professional tuners
be procured. Price Sc 90. Each is contained in
small case, and be easily and safely
any part of the country. Orders by mail will receive
prompt attention. X. w. PETERSILIA.
At the New Music Store.
Raleigh June g. ls43. 6I-
North Carolina standard., 1851-08-06
HE FUGITIY
A RrigIht MulattO Wom;

q A Bright MNlattO WOmHn, named
81 Chloe, between IS and 80 years of age. Runaway
GAfrom the Subscriber, about the LIST Of July. She
was bought about two years ago. of VIM. Plummer, of
Warrcnton WIG owns her mother and her children Chloe
is abouthe ordinary size Of with afu head of hair
andbad teeth looks downward and inclined and
smile when spoken to. She slings herself when she
walks much as to make the movement peculiar; her
right foot is good deal turned out and the leg little
shorter than the other, produced from injury while
young; she when she left striped calico dress,
and is generally very neat in her appearance having
good figure.
SlO Reward.
have reason to believe that she is harboured in this
Citv near it. JNO. H. MANLY.
Raleigh, July 25th 1851. 77-St
North Carolina standard., 1851-08-06
MOUNTAIN HOTEL
MORGANTON, Burke Co. N. G..

Dial THE Subscriber, thankful for the very liberal pat.
ronage heretofore received would now inform the
TKR.4V;ELLEN'G PUBLIC
that his House is still open. and that his
heretofore hmited) enlarged He has erected
row of Offices for Professional gentlemen, together
with commodious Hotel all of which is entirely
The location of the MOUNTAIN HOTEL commands
the finest view of the mountain scenery in the places and
is removed from the noise and uproar of Courtyard
and tn: Public Square, and yet sufficiently for all
the purposes of business.
The subscriber promises to spare pains to provide
the invalid comfortable Summer Retreat, and gen
tlemen of pleasure and business desirable Boarding
House. J. M. HAPPOLDT.
Morganton, July rs, 1850. s26-ly.
North Carolina standard., 1851-08-06
STATE Of North lcaroiipaL-sn.,,.

St0te Of North Caroiina-Ch.,,1
= ssl5.a IN EQUITY. nance,
To Fall Term, ls5l-Petition fer sal. os
II ANIEL Vestal. Elizabeth VestaI n N.IIeal neal Esta.
l1John Praet, and his wife Mary. StsnSOt Vesd
his wife Amos David Coble. his wife vd need
ca Yestal, !SsePh Vesfal. Andrew Vesal p;, Kebee.
Calvin vestal. lIiam H. Ves,al. fnee Ve.a
and wife Sarah, Jesse Newton and bs Sk * stafOH
Hannah Mofit, David MofRtt, Daniel Hill we VIE Mary
A6sgalI. Isaac =. McCracken, Thomas j. a sie
William sC. Elder, and wife Sarah, Marv ISsSkeh
Marian A. Heniy. VIM. F. Henley, VIM. 4 p denly
wife Anotis, Jesse VcstaI, Charles Huicbs,oo oonera
LydIa, Jeremiah Nestal Jones Davis aud wife s
John FlemmIng and wife Afzenilb, Wip.rn "a Ac6ah
and wife Ennce. John Vestal, jackson Shelton
wife Ann. s e sfas-zr. f. e"cer and
jeremiah Vestal, David Vesta., Silas BosL.
Rachael. Lydia Gardner. Sarah Smith, Aaron 1nO "a Vile
Charles Vesta, Peter Harmer and wife Blanou' neal
as Vestal. Isaac Edwards ard wife Mary Jon.1S.I I5o
tai, Saint Vestal, Wm. Hill and wife Acbs. r Yea.
tai, Jabin Vestal BENJAMIN Edward VesIai' EN- Ve-
Hunt and wife Sarah. William Hubbard ana & &S9ionaA
dah, John Jfkins and wife Ann Saint Owen "us W." L.
Ruth, Thadeus NJ. White and wife Rboda ~: ana wife
meas, Benjamin, Saint and Sarah Hackett iamas1 Phe
and wife Susan, Murphy Mof6tt, Lbne MofSD DO1et
Momt, VIM. Davis and wife Sarah, VIM Rus., 'oaa
wife Melinda Zerub Moftt, Nathan and EIisbs Ms At
fits heirs, David McCracken, Nathan Cbamn.aa. Moi
wife Mary, Robert Nc Cracken, Alfred v. CnfSD and
son Coffin, Emory D. Coffin, Martha Coffin nJ aod.
Hubbard, Alfred Hadley, and wife Achsa VIM SGa TaE
vey and wife Mary, Jacob Newlin and wife PnL naf'
1t having been made to appear before me tbs, IL
PENDANTS above named residents of fbi. S e'
publication Is hereby made according 10 act of Ae'
bly, for three months, notifying said non resden,
filing of said petition, and that they be and appear M
next Term of our said Court OF Equity to be hod M M
the county Of Chatham, at the Court House in p;uL
rough, on the third Monday in September next az
and there plead answer, demur to the said Dsio a
otherwise the same will be taken pro eOesso and Ss.1
| erP0Tfc to them. e1a
Witness, M. Q. Waddell, Clerk and Master If ~,
said Court of Equity at Office, the srd MOndav on
A. D 1851. NO. WADDELL- r N nen' pn'
May 20, 1881. (Pr. Adv. Sl5) s7O~sn
North Carolina standard., 1851-08-06
WORE NEW hooks,

NIRST Things, series of Lectures the Great
n Facts and Moral Lessons first revealed to mankind
by Gardner Springs, D. D.. VOL, no. 49, So Reading
for every Day Lent, compiled from the writings
Bishop Jeremy Taylor by the author, Amy Herbert, &c.
VOL 75c.- The Angels Song, by Charles B. Taylor,
vol. 75c. The Elements of Christian Science,
Treatise upon moral Philosophy and Practice, by Wm
ply of Hoffman Cannon Law. Just received and for
sale by w. L. POMEROY,
Raleigh. March 2s. 1851. CO.
North Carolina standard., 1851-08-06
Late PubIfcatiOns.

r ORD and Lady Harcowit, or Country Hospitalites,
IA Novel by C.. Sinclair; Dealings with the Inquisi-
ton, by DeAchi Nose among the British II ell
Gwynne the Court of the Stuarts, under the Regns
of Char les 3D. and James 3D. and Historical Romance
The Mother-n-Law. by Miss Southworth; Harpers New
Monthly for June; The Hero of West Wayland, Tale
Tales by the author of Simon Suggs. Received this
day AT the North Carolina Book Store.
Raleigh, June g. 1851. 63
North Carolina standard., 1851-08-06
New Goods, New Goods!
Look OaEE fO7. Good R01.gNi,aS,

lust the thing at last that long and anxiouslY
q looked for train, containing those
CHEAP AND DESIRABLE GOODS,
that selected by Alexander Creech with great
and with an eye single to the of his friends and
cusomers--has arrived and opened, and for sale.
For the Ladesa large and varied assortment ofbeau
ful prints OF the latest Styles large of
LADIES DRESS GOODS!
large and beautiful assortment of most every kind for
Gentlemen. Call at his Store, two doors above Mr.
Richard Smiths corner, and next door to Messrs. Alb
Stith Co.'S. auction and Commission store, and you
will not regret it. ALEXANDER CREECH
Raleigh, april %, 1850. 40
North Carolina standard., 1851-08-06
Willis New WOrk.

HURRY-GRAPHS, or Sketches of Scenery Celsb-
rites, and Society, taken from life-by N. Parker
Willis Filled to the brim with graphic descriptions
and brilliant word paintings Of men and things Gpst the
men and things one likes to be posted up wthal2 The
and hundred thousand readers" Price 81 IS. = = =
Also. by the same Author Rural Letter" !" People
have met, &c, de. Just received and for sale by .
RslsIgh, AJans = I. 1851. yT'ss5 ~ s'sI 6sL2q
North Carolina standard., 1851-08-06
NEW SPRING GOODS,

CREECH has received and daily expecting his
y Stock of elegant Dry Goods, which selected
with great reduced prices with many styles
that the first of the These goods
purchased for cash. and be sold lower than
those bought at the early part of the before goods
had fallen. Please call and examine for yourselves be-
fore purchasing elsewhere if you want bargains
s J. CREECH.
Raleigh. May Z, 1851 So
North Carolina standard., 1851-08-06
NEW BOOKS.

TINE Alhambra, by Washington IrAing, Authors re-
Vised Edition, being Vol. XIV, of Putnams fne
Edition OF lrying's Works, vol. II, Mo. Muslin
81 rs Romance Dust, from the Historical Placer by
w. S. Mayor, Author of :. Kalooah, " . Berber &C.
one vol II Mo- 70 Cts; The house Of the Seven Ga
ss Twice Sold Tales, &C one vol. I2 Mo-. IN 90
The Mother in Law, by Mrs Southworth, Paper Ss cts
Just received and for sale by =
- t1a et'TasaT ~ y w. L. PoMERoY. W
aa zl - a9s1s e Etaf Late Pomeroy g. O'NeaIY y c
8 Raleigh, May "a, 1851. oslJ tffled. Z t1s 69Zs.
North Carolina standard., 1851-08-06
ROANOKE bANDs

ITNHE Subscriber having four pI.,,o,;o..
Il about $500 acres on this River i J;.rosod =. n
one OF them and TO good neghbor who viii cont;nuc
.ne system Of improvement the terms will be made
ac5s. aeyansageous The estate contains about 1000
consisting OF the usual portions of low grounds
second low grounds, and uplands, part of which h..
greatly improved by Lining Plaster and Glove
every advantage of River communication with
soon be completed, and if the RALEIGH snd e .oer VIII
rs neoul the estate be accessible from Rae;aS =;
nan days ride The health of the low Conntrss ha y.
changed within the last ten years SO ia
no longer unsafe 10 reside there ''s' 90 II Is
or further informaton, enquire by letter nos, maid
OF the subscriber IN his absence Of TyF paul
Jackson, N. C.0 y ElI.s.lI n Y nos. Sterng'
July 22nd, 1851 (taS51 - 'elS NJ w ~. N.
North Carolina standard., 1851-08-06
A VALUABLE PLANTATION
In Halifax County,
-v.r.s-. E'<DR GHKks1
FOB iSALEl

FINHE UNDERSIGNED. as Agent for Austin Plum
mer deceased, offers for sale the Plantation on which
Fishing Creek in Halifax County about four miles from
halsom Bridge and adjoining the lands of Col. John
H. Harrison, John H. Carlyle and Others and contain
ing 2,500 Acres. -... =
Fhe said land is we'll adapted to the growth If Corn
Coon heat and Tobacco and much of the Plantation
Is fresh and the whole under excellent fences.
me buildings consist of a new two story Dwelling
dings. a.- 90. ' JUN
Inc sad land is offered long credit and on the
most accommodating terms
desiring to purchase will please address the un
Halifax. - D"eI0iof' Ut
me land will be shown by Mr.. John H. Carlisle. who
July 2Oih, 1851. as ~,
North Carolina standard., 1851-08-06
MALE ACADEMY,
Wa Pramfnm. NJ. O..

-
1rSHE exercises of this ancient Instufion
II Sumed the yfh Of this month, under the tormeI
Principal, R..A. EZELL, A. M. e6. a. - - =
The Trustees are persuaded that Mr.. Ezeli's well
known and well established reputation as scholar and
renders any reference to his quail
icaons, yet feel that is but an act Of justice TO
him to say that he has conducted this Institution for the
twelve years much TO their saiisacon, and with
the most faterng success, and in manner eyincIng
entire competence, and great experience in training
and disciplining the youthful mind s;.d..ipDsd
and suited to qualify boys for admission into the advanc
ed Classes Of any University for the various and ac
tive duties of life all pains are bestowed upon me
moral well intellectual training OF the PoPIs:
None admitted scholars whose habits are
vicious or conta ninang, nor will any De wing
do not implicitly conform TO all tne requirements VI
the Institution.
The Department of Languages is managed and con,
Quoted exclusively by the Principal The Englsn ano
Mathematical Department IS conhded 70 me assisIsn
instructor Every incentive to emulation and industry
is earnestly held up the view of pupils and no effort
spared to ensure ali practicable progress. -
Few Institutions present greater Inducements {" to ra i
teachers and the udicious system Of instruction Pur
sued by them commend it to all while its locality Of
(ers many and great advantages. The village OF War
renton il is believed, is unsurpassed for heathuness
and refinement and intelligence of society with strict
and viglant Police, morals well guarded and aoie
and good order secured. Besides Of easy OF access
best Medical aid is at command, and ample mail
facilities afford prompt communication with distant
friends. ...
months. ''' $50 90
Room Rent, Fuel, &C., w
For Tuition in the Languages and Mathe.
matics, oO
For Tuition in the various English branches IL SO
Fuel at the Academy, w
Charge is made from the time of admission TO the
BIZ order If the Board IF Trustees.
W. N. EDWARDS, President
North Carolina standard., 1851-08-06
NEW BOOKS.

NEW HOOAS.
NATHALIE, tale by Julia Kavansgh; Nell
IN Gwynne the court of the Stewets Nile Mates
of A. Howadj the commissioner by G. P. R. James,
Esq the tooth ache imagined by Mayhew annual of
Scientific Discovery for 1851 the old Red Sand Stone,
with illustrations, by Hugh Miller; Curran and his
Contemporaries, by Charles Phillips, Esq; the Irish
Confederaes and the Rebellion of 1885, by Henry M.
Field; Christian Purity, by the Rev. r. s Foster !;
First Things by Rev. Dr.. Springs. For sale at the
C. Book Stoore, by H. D. TURNER.
May l9, 1851. S.
North Carolina standard., 1851-08-06

The following gentlemen compose the Board o.
Trustees:
HON. DANIEL TURNER.
VIM. PLUMMER, Esq.
VIM. EATON, Jr. Esq,
F. 4. THORNTON, Esq
G. D. BASKERVILLE, Esq,
JOHN WHITE. Esq,
NATH. T. GREEN, Esq,
WIN. C. WILLIAMS, Esq,
THOS. E. GREEN, Esq,
B. E. COOK, Esq,
THOS. E. WILSON, M. D,
T. A. MONTGOMERY, Esq.
Warrenton, July %, 1851. 77-2w.