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The Minnesota pioneer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn. Territory) 1849-1855, 1851-05-15

A PrRcHAsE.-The Washington Tele
graph says that Senator Douglass has pur
chased the homestead of Col. Bnrche, ;
mile or so South Of the Capitol, aud that h,
will improve and adorn it for The abidin:
place Of his family, as long as his public du
ties shall require his presence at Washing
ton.
North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1852, 1851-11-19
N0RrH CAROLINA
MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY,
RALEIGH, N. C..

u0HIs Company has been in successful operation for
more than five years, and continues to take risks
1 oil classes of property in the State (except Steam
Mil; and Turpentine Distilleres upon favorable terms
Its Policies now property amounting to S4,ooO
ooo large portion of which is in country risks; and
m nresent capital is nearly Six hundred lhousand DOL
lars in bonds properly secured.
The average of Insurance upon the plan OF th1s
mpany has less than one third OF one per cent
on all grades of property embraced IN Its oPe-
rations. ,, r:.
Tnc following persons have been elected Directors
and officers of this Company for the present year:
Directors:
Dir. Josiah o. Watson, Jos. G. b. Roulhac, Richard
cnitb John Primrose Henry D. Turner, s. w. Whit
;nr ~ n. Selbv, of Raleigh; Geo. McNeiN Fayette-
ijIe Joshua G. Wright, Wilmington, Jas f. Hoyt
Jv.h;o1ton lanes Sloan Greensborough, John Cox,
EJonton Joshua Boner Salem, Joseph II. Fool,
Elizabeth CITY, Michael Brown, Salisbury, Alexander
Mitchell. Newbern w. N H. Smith, Murfreesborough,
r. B, Williams Charlotte, John B. Barrett Milton, and
L. T. Sunny, Asheville. -
All Directors are authorized to receive applications.
Officers of the Company:
Josiah o. Watson, President,
J. G. B. Roulhac, Vice President,
Richard Smith, Treasurer,
]. C. Partridge, Secretary,
John H Bryan, Attorney,
J. Hersman, General Agent
w. Whiting,
Richard Smith, Executive COMMITTEE.
All communications in reference to insurance should
ho addressed to the Secretary, post paid
J. G. PARTRIDGE, Sec'y.
Raleigh, Sept Is, 1851. 90
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THE NORTH CAROLINA STANDARD
nnRL1sHED WEEKLY AND sEMI-wEEKLT, BIZ
wr1.T,IAM w. HOL D e N
EDITOR ANDi PROPRIETOR. as.

r.,s or THE WEEKLY. Two dollars per ahnum
inance, or within the first month, Two dollars and
IN IS if payment delayed six months; and Three
noa,, if not paid within six months from the time Of
Trnws OF THE SEM1-WEEK1T. Four dollars per
.nnnm. in advance, or within the first month; -Four
osrs and fifty cents if payment be delayed six months
Ud Five Dollars if paid within six months from the
time of subscribing.
1I ~ The above rules will be infexibly adhered to.
ADVERTISEMENTS not exceeding fourteen lines will
/. inserted one time for dollar, and twenty-five
ots for each subsequent insertion; those of greater
trtb in proportion Court orders and Judidicial Ad-
TsTsemens will be charged 25 per cent higher than the
hove rates. reasonable reduction will be made to
those who advertise by the year. Advertisements inser
tod in the Weekly Standard, will also appear in
tbe Weekly Paper, free of charge.
H Subscribers and Others who may wish send money
. the Editor can do at all times, by Mail and at his
k Receipts for all sums will be promptly transmitted
Letters to the Editor must come free of postage.
North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1852, 1851-11-19
SMITHFIELD ACADEMY.

THE Second Session of this Preparatory School will
Il commence on the LIST Monday in October next, under
the Superintendent of Mr.. WILLIAM Carroll, Gradu-
of University of Pennsylvania, who comes recon-
mended by DR.. VIM. A. Smith, President of Randolph
Macon College. -.
The Trustees fa.ter themselves that the School
is permanently established and hope since they have
taken every pains the talented services of
highly educated gentleman be sustained by the friends
of education this portion of the State.
Smith6eld once looked upon unhealthy location,
has for the last years become entirely regenerat-
ed and will rank first in heathfulness and beauty of
appearance, among the Villages in the eastern half of
the State. .. r-.sr
Tuten per Session of months:
Relding, Writing and Spelling, $ 90
Geography, Grammar and Arithmetic, 10 90
Higher Branches and Mathematics, IL 90
Greek and Latin 1s 90
Board can be obtained for from four six dollars per
month. By ordor of the Trustees.
H. J. BELL, Sec'y.
Smithfeld, August 25, 1851. ss2-tf
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NORTH CAROLINA
FASHIONABLE JEWELLERS STORE,
JeweIry, Watches, &c.

JeWeAfys "atcmeS, CGc.
-
. DOZEN gold lever Waches, from 40 to lSo
GA doz. Silver 3" 20 to SO 90
A large Assortment of Fashionable Breast Pins,
Finger rings, Ear rings, gold Spectacles and Pencils,
Watch Chains, Seals and Keys, Lockets, Cuff Pins,
and Pens, Silver Pearl, Tortoise Gard Cases,
Plated Spectacle Gases and Napkin Rings,
dozen silver spectacles spring steel and plated do
26 doz silver Spons, Ladies', Sugar Tongs and Cups
A large assortment of G. s. plated spoons.
Forks and Knives for table use, -.
A large assortment of Razors and Knives,
Plated Castors and Candlesicks,
K Plated Walters and Baskets,
Assortment of Clocks from 6 to ESQ.,.
Perfumery, Extracts Cologne and Soaps,
Shaving, Hair, and Nail Brushes,
Money Purses and Pocket Books,
Tea Sets of Walters, Table Knives and Sets,
Revolving Pistols best quality,
Chinese Fans and Boquet Holders. -.
Walking Canes, &C., &C. .:t -
The above goods have just been purchased North and
think excel any previous stock in Beauty and Fash
ion We are better prepared to repair all kinds Of
Watches and Jewely, having purchased Tools and Ma
terias for doing every thing in our line. ---
| 5 PALMER & RAMSAY.
Raleigh, June IL, 1851. CO.
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Important to
MILLERS & MILL OWNERS!
VTNHE Undersigned would respectfully inform those
IL engaged in the Milling Business in N. c.. that he
keeps constantly hand, and will supply at the shortest
notice, that almost invaluable article
YOUNG'S IMPROVED PATENT
SMUT AND SCREENING MACHINE.
only Machine the kind that has stood the test and
given satisfaction the public has surpanted every
Smut Machine yet offered in the State, more or less OF
which has been tax en- down to make room for it. The
public need imposition, there some 2sO
Machines running in NJ c.; and wish to offer no other
references than the gentlemen who using them
whose expectations have been more than realized in
their performance 1t only thoroughly cleanses the
Wheat ofsmut. but also pures it of all other substances,
almost to perfection 1t takes up but feet square IN
the Mill. and requires but little power. 1t is warranted
for five years against breaking wearing out, and also
to retain its cleaning qualities for that time.
There number of these Machines through which
100 900 bushels ofWhea have been cleaned, and they
have never been out of order one day.
There awarded to it the Premium at the Maryland
State Fair, and Premium with Silver M edal, at the
Fair of the Maryland Institute, at Baltimore last Fall
Address the Subscriber at South Lowell Mills. Orange
county, N. C. JNO. A. McMANNEN
December 2l, 1885, 15-f.
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NEW GOODS! NEW GOODS !
SAMUEL ian. YOUNG

---- SAM u Ell Ha YOUNG =
now prepared to show beautiful assortment of Fall
and Winter Goods at his Store, No. 2l, Fayetteville
Street His Stock consists in part of the following
Goods ..r ... ...
Black and Colored Silks,
French Merinoes, Cashmeres and DeLanes,
Fig'd Poplins and Alpaccas, -
A large assortment of Prints,
Red and White Flannels,
Bonnets and Bonnet Ribbons,
Shawls, Handkerchief, Laces, &C., ...
Boots and Shoes, Hats and Caps, -
Hard Ware and Cutlery,
Earthern and Glass Ware,
Sugar, Coffee, Tea, &C., -
Together with almost every description of Goods kept
in Dry Goods Store. Purchasers invited to call
and examine Stock, all of which will be sold cheap.
Call at No 81, Fayetteville ST., you want bargain
- SAMUEL H. YOUNG.
Raleigh, September "a, 1851. 9S-t1J.a
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PUBLISHED WEDNESDAY AND SATURDAY MORNINGS
RALEIGH NORTH CAROLINA WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 49, 1851
LATEST ARRIVALS. @
Fall and Winter Goods, ISJ

Fall and Winter Goods, 1851.
just Received. as.a s-e
.TNRENCH worked Collars, at 80 cts and upwards,
Lace Capes, Thread Edging and Inserting,
bin Edging and Inserting, Lise Edging and Laces
onet and Swiss Inserting and Edgings,
les Kid Gloves and Linen Cambria Hdkfs.
Shell, Tuck and Side Combs, s.-
Black Silk Lace for Trimming.
sss..s ALSO, ..
Plain French Merinoes various coors,
Printed Cashmere and English Merinoes,
Plain and Printed Muslin De Lane,
Dotted Swiss Muslin and Cambria Dimity,
Neck, Belt Bonnet and Cap Ribbons,
White and Black Silk and Cotton Hose,
Brocade Colored Silk,
Black Gros De Rhine Silk.
Daily expected, general assortment of Staple fDry
Goods Hats, Shoes, Hardware and Cutlery, Groceries
and Crockery. Bought on the best terms, and will be
sold low for cash, or to prompt customers on time.
-... ]. BROWN,
.. No. 9, Fayetteville st.
Raleigh, September 18th, 1851. Oh
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MRS. WOLTERING

MRS. WOLTERING
ID DESPECTFULLY announces TO the Ladies OF Rail
III egh and surrounding country that she is now
ceving her FALL and WINTER STOSK oi FANCY
GOODS. embracing China goods fine ironstone dinner
sets, easetts and cups and saucers as ne as ever
brought to this City.
Also. GROCERIES of every description. MUSI-
CAL INST RUMENTS, &c., which will be sold low
for cash. ...s
just Received, fresh supply of coNFECTIoNA-
RIES. -... s-..
Thankful for past fayors she solcits continuance of
The same. .-.-- .---
WILHELMINA WOLTERING.
Raleigh, Sept. 18th, 1851. 9O-y.
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A LITTLE BETTER YET!

Call and Examine for Yourselves !
VUNHE Subscriber has just received, direct from the
IL North supply of the best quality of Curled Hair,
which will enable him to manufacture superior quail
ity of Hair Mattresses.
Ii would respectfully inform the Public that he can
furnish them with the BEST articles in his line, as
cheap as they be bought in New York. Persons
from the neighboring villages and counties, who have
heretofore sent North, provide themselves with as
good article of work. and at as low price, by send
ing their orders TO me.
Also, constantly hand, the much improved
SHUCK and COTTON MATTRESSES, and at the
lowest prices Aso Sofas, Lounges, and Easy Chairs,
manufactured in various styles. Aso repairing and
novatng old Hair Mattresses &c. done at the shortest
notice.
All orders thankfully received and romptly attended
Ware Room Fayetteville street, two doors above
the YARBRoUGH HOUSE.
J. HENRY HARRISS,
Uphosterer end Mattress Maker.
Raleigh. October 24, 1851. lO2-
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Ex j. B. Barrett & j. d NewsOm
ET Having purchased Mr. Thomas w. Holden.
Haa interest in the Milton Cotton Factory and Mills
sj Lands, Tenements, and debts due the Firm Of
Barrett, Newsom and Holden will continue the Manufac
turing and Milling business.
They putting in operation a set of Woolen
Machinery, for the purpose of manufacturing
WOOkE.N' GOODS,
and will also have two good CARDING MACHINES
in order the ensuing season. which will only afford
market for the sale of Wool but enable planters gel
Domestic Woolens, Cotton Goods,
and also Wool Rolls of the first quality. ..- ..
They have in their employment the most experienced
mechanics, and will endeavor merit public patronage
BARRETT & NEWSOM.
Milton March 25, 1851. 4I-tE
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Baltimore Piano Mandatory.
Tnz10rEnnt Tna21,os,e,,1e,zf

Baltimore Piano Mandatory.
Important Improvement.
ELASTIC UNIVERSAL TOUCH.
WTISE & BROTHER, Manufacturers of Boudoir
w Square and Grand Pianos, request those wanting
first rate Instrument-one that Ladies' perform on
with the greatest possible advantage, that is chaste OF
style of superlave touch and tone, that will stand in
concert tune, and last life time, to call and for
themselves sample instrument at the Agents Office
DR.. w. r. Scorrs.
These Instruments in general in the City
among the first critics of arts and science, and to whom
have the honor of referring. See the manufacturers
circulars which may be obtained of the Agent All In
struments warranted five years.
J. ]. WISE & BRO.
DIR. w. R. SCOTT, Agent.
Raleigh, Jan. IL, 1850. 20-6m.
North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1852, 1851-11-19

LADIES' DRESS GOODS.
DROCADE, Chameleon, and Satin De Chine Silks
ID Plain and Black Silks
Brocade spun Silks; ,....
French DeLaines and Cashmeres;
Z" and English Merinoes;
A large lot of DeLaines and Chamelions;
Alpaccas from l73 cents per yard up;
ALSO, .... .....
Emb'd l.. C. Hdkfs. French worked Collars and Cuffs
Ribbons, Silk and Kid Gloves, Black Silk Lace, ..
Velvet Scarfs, Trimmings for Ladies' Dresses,
Gents. Sup. Cravats, black and colored - f..
Just received by EVANS d COOKE.
August 80, 1851. So
NOTICE.
The Last Chance for Bargains!
II HAVE just received and opened at my Store, a
i large assortment of
Staple and Fancy Dry Goods,
bought for cash. You will find in the assortment a
great many low priced Alpaccss figured and pain of all
colors. Also. Merinoes, DeIanes, Cashmeres, lower
than in the market before lot of cheap Caps and
Hats; large stock of Boots and Shoes. Also, double
and single barrel Guns and Pistols and every article gen.
orally kept in Dry Goods Store and many articles not
usually kept by Dry Goods dealers
The above Goods will all be sold at low rate-a great
deal lower than common, as am determined to close
my stock before the Spring, have concluded to
retire from business.
... ]. CREECH.
Raleigh, Oct. 20, 1851. IOl-
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NEW FALL & WINTER GOODS,
Just arrived and Daily arriving.
w. HI. & R. s. TUCKER

w. HI. & R. s. TUCKER
ID RESPECTFULLY announce to the public, that
y many of the most desirable articles embraced in
their large and extensive assortment of Fall and Winter
Goods, selected with care, by of the firm. in the
best Northern markets. have been already received and
opened; others daily arriving, and they fatter
themselves they will be prepared to meet the demand
for goods of every description, good terms they
can be sold in this market Thankful for and encour.
aged by the very liberal patronage bestowed upon them
since their connection in business they have Ventured
to lay in heavy stock. to which they invite the
attention OF purchasers hoping their efforts to accom-
modate will not fail to please. -. .-.
The attention of the Ladies is respectfully invited
the following desirable Dress Goods:
Super Brocade and Chameleon Silks,
Blue, Bl'k and White Watere6 Do,
BLK Gro De Rhine and Italian Do,
Solid and Fancy Lutte String Do,
Brocade Poult De Sol,
Cashmere De Ecosse, ...-.... ...
Figd Brilliantes, .....
Lupins' French Merinoss . a. .....
English and German Do,
Solid Paramettas, ....
Rich Fig'd Paris De LainesI
PLAN and Fancy PoPlfnss ........
Blk Silk Lsccs,
Deep Silk Fringes,
PARIS Kid Gloves,
Buttons and Trimmings,
Scolloped Embr'd Hank's;
Swiss, Jackonet, and Tarlfan Musiihs,
Chemisetts, Collars, UndersleeVes and CuHS.
Muslin Bands, Edgngs and Insertings. &C., &c.
W: H. s. R. s. TUCKER.
Raleigh. September 8 1851. 81
New Confectionery 6s Grocery store.
Doors beLOic the Post Once.
WIN. GRIFFICE, & CO. have opened COnfecs
w tionary and Grocery Store, in Raleigh, doors
below the Post Office, where they have hand, and
will sell on reasonable terms the following articles
GR0GERT TBS.
Sugar and Coffee, Crushed Sugar,
Do st. Ctoix, Havana do.
Candles and Soap, Pepper and Spice,
Black and Imp Tea, Copperas and Ginger,
Saleratus and Snuff. Brooms &C. &e.
Myers Best Chewing Tobacco.
COMfectiOMaries
Best Segars, Water Crackers,
Dolls, Accordans, Butter and Soda, do.
Fancy Candies, Citron, Prnnes, Cocoa Nuts,
Almonds, Flbcrts, English Walnuts, -..
Palm Nuts, Figs and Raisins,
And every thing usually kept in Confectionery Store.
They will say to the public that they carry the
|a Candy Making Business,
and without boasng they the public that they
will sell the best Candy cheap any house in the
place, and warrant it to be good can be made.
Merchants and others, buying by the wholesale, will
find it to their interest to give them call.
Raleigh, October 8, 1885,. S36-tE
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NOTICE.
x THE Subscriber, successor to Cooke and
GQN Bufaloe in the Livery business will continue
QS its Operations in all its branches at his Stable
WILMINGTON Street, aud soiicts the patronage of his
old friends and the public generally.
His prices must be arranged agreeaby to the prices of
produce and labour, and will be from and after the lst
day of February next, as follows,
Pairs of horses per month 1S 90
Single do do 10 90
do do week 8 so
do do day IS
Quarterly settlements will be required in all in
stances, ard persons having horses in my are
requested TO take them away Immediately, ifunwillng
to comply with all the above conditions.
JERE. NIXON.
January 2$, 1851 "a
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THE Baptist PsalmOdy, a Selection of
i Hymns. BY Basil Manly, D. D., and B. Manly, Jr.,
University of Alabama. Published by the Southern
Baptist Publication Society, Charleston S. Co. 1851.
Harpers' Magazine for Septemer.
Also, few copies of the International Magazine By
Strnger & Townsend, N. Y.
Just received by w. L. POMEROY.
Raleigh September 10th, 1891. So
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BOOKS! BOOKS! BOOKS!

Henry D. Turner,
Publisher. Bookseller and StatlOMeK
No. 1, FAIErrEvILLE Sr. RALEIGH, N. C.
HI aS always on hand large and general ''i'"S'''
Law Medical Theological, Classical. Voyages Travels,
Novels and Miscellaneous Books. Also, 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 general assortment ofStationery.
Particular attention given filing all orders compets
from Booksellers Mefchans, Teachers and prtae inds
Vduals And every article in his line sold the acest
prices for cash or approved credit either at wholesale
retail.
AL new works received as published,
Raleigh, August 81, 1850. $50
Grand Lodge Of North Carolina.
TTlHE Annual Communication Of this MAsesic BoDt
u will be holden in this City, Monday evening the
lst of December next O'clock and will continue its
sittings until all the business which may be brought be
fore shall he disposed Of Officers Of the respective
Lodges reque .ted attend person. or cause pro-
PET delegates to be appointed in pursuance Of the Cons
tuition and general regulations Of the Grand LODGE
WILLIAM L. Balm,
Grand Secrcfory.
Raleigh, Oct. nth, 1854. lolS
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SHOES.
II AIDES Black Lasting half Gatars, .. .f ...a
do. Bronze Morocco do
Black Kid and Bronze Slippers,
Goat, Morocco, and Kid Walking Shoes,
Misses Shoes, children's do. -ss. H..
HEARTH & LITCHFORD.
Raleigh, April IL, 1851. 46-
THOR sale, Wholesale and Retail at the N. c. Book
II Store n % ~ -l, ~
turner's North Carolina Almanac.
-af ~ 7F FOR 1889. T. 4,-e.r.i- .li
HENRY d. TURNER.
October "a, 1881. lO2-
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MORE NEW BOOKS.
TNHE life and times of Calvin, the great Reformer.
Translated from the German of Paul Henry, D. ..
2 vol, mo-, $5.
Scenes and Legends in the North of Scotland by
Hugh Miller, author of Old Red Sand Stone, Foot
Prints of the Creator, &c. 1 VOL, 12 no., s. rs.
CampbelPs Lives of the Chief Justices of England,
from the Norman Conquest to the Death of Lord Mans
field. American edition, just reprinted. VOL, no..
$3.50. . a..t..- s.E
Appeton's Dictionary of Mechanics, Machinery, En-
gine Work and Engineering, with 400 Illustrations. 2
vol. Royal, vo, Call, $1,000.
For sale by ..s. .....s.. w. L. POMEROY.
Raleigh. Oct. Goth, 1851. T.. u lOI-
TRANT'S History of the HISTORIANS, or the Los
OTribes. Containing evidence of their Identity an
account of their maners customs, and ceremonies
gether with sketches ancient Assyria &c. Map I2mo.
Muslin. ...
An important accession to stores of geograph-
ical knowledge. Church of England Review
Contains much curious and interesting information of
which its name gives no previous warning
AthenRun,.
For sale by
H. D. TURNER,
- N. c. Bookstore.
October 16, 1851. . 100
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New Novels.
TUNE the Avenger, by the author of L" Lettce Ar
Il nold," &c. So d. r.... ..fa
Franeonian Stories, by Jacob Abbott-Malevlle,
Wallace, Beechnut. May Bell, May Erskine Illustrated.
For sale by H. D. TURNER, tta
... N, C., Book Store
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-f adj RIBBONS! RIRBONS!l s' &.
A kn PIECES Rich Bonnet, Sash, Neck, Cap, and
i JU Belt Ribbons.
w. H. r. S. TUCKER.
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MILTON FACTORY AND MILLS.

Raleigh, November 4th, 1851.
Daily American telegraph., 1851-12-23
yxTLmINGToN BoAHDING SCHOOL n J


w FOR BOYs.--This institution Is situated in
OF the heathiest parts OF the city Of Wilmington,
trely beyond the settled portions Of the town The uni
form heathfuness OF the location may be inferred fo
the fact that since the establishment Of the school, about
twenty years. very few Of serious indsposon
have occurred among the pupils, and not single death
either here, from diseases contracted while here.
The course Of instruction Includes besides the ordinary
English branches, Natural Philosophy CheIaistry, Phys
oogy History Rhetorc, the various branches Of Mathe
macs and the Latin Greek, and French Par
tcuar attention Is paid to the higher Mathematics and
their application to Mechanics and Engineering; the latter
and Surveying taught practically by field operations,
with the of appropriate instruments. Lectures
Natural Philosophy and Chemistry in which all the Inn
portant principles illustrated by experiments,
regularly delivered before the students
As the object is TO make the instruction thorough
and practical possible expense has been spared in
providing suitable apparatus 1t is believed that in this
respect the Institution viii compare fayoraby with any
similar in the country carefully selected library,
Of than thousand volumes, containing works
the various branches OF Literature and Science furnishes
ample reading matter while Laboratory, fully supplied
with apparatus and tests contains all that necessary for
practical instruction in Chemical Manipulation.
The school year commenced on the third Secondary
Oionday) OF the Ninth month"; (September aid is divided
into four quarters Of eleven weeks eac leaving vacation
of two months, from about the middle of the Seventh
month (July) SAMUEL ALS0P,
mar A- Principal, Wilmington, DEL