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North Carolina Mutual Insurance Co
RALEIGH, N. c.
NHIS Company has been in successful operation fo
l. more than five years, and continues to take risk
upon all classes of property in the State Except Steam
Mills and Turpenne Distilleres) upon favorable terms
Its Policies now cover property amounting 50, 500
600, large portion of which is in country risks anc
Its present capital nearly Six Hundred Thousand Dol
lars in bonds properly secured.
The average cost of Insurance upon the plan of this
company has been less than third of one per cent
all grades of property embraced in its ope
rations.
and Officers of this Company for the present year.
DrREcroRs:
Dr: Josiah o. Watson, Jos. G. B. Roulhac, Richard
SMITH John Primrose, Henry d. Turner 8. w. Whit
ing, T. H. Selby, of Raleigh Geo. McNeill Fayette-
vile, Joshua G. Wright, Wilmington, Jas. E. Hoyt
w washington, James Sloan, Greensborough, John Cox,
Edenton, Joshua Boner, Salem, Joseph H. Pool,
Flzabeth City, Michael Brown, Salisbury, Alexander
Mitchell, Newbern, w. N. H. Smith, Murfrcesborough
H. B. Williams Charlotte, John B. Barrett Milton and
n. I. Sunny, AshevilIe.
All Directors authorized receive applications
OFFICERS THE COMPANY:
Josiah o. Watson, President
J. e. B. Roulhac, Vice President
Richard Smith, Treasurer,
J. G. Partridge, Secretary,
John H. Bryan, Attorney,
j. Hersman General Agent.
5 F;ssai P!; s$;!S: Committee.
All accommodations in reference to insurance sbonld
re addressed to the Secretary, post paid.
Raleigh, Jan. Is. 1852.
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VIE ProPrletress of this we'll known ana Ae'
Il establishment, having realized SUFFICE. profitable
warrant her in resuming the quiet of Mill income to
ters to the public generally the opportn1;tn ne me- Of
for its advantages. 'U"ity OF bidding
- The citizens of the State are well acou,iD..,
the advantages of its position, that but FAM with
necessary to complete their information. remarks are
The Hotel itself possesses all the reon;r
and comfort which its purchasers can esiro OF room
Paclty Tor the accommodation of one bunJo, mas ca
Doaraers and the recent and rapid growth of ,ba n
versy' adjacent makes it easy matrerto e Uni
or even greater number of students. P''SeSS such
In addition to this, the frequent travel brouo, ~
ell Hill gives the HOTEL (being the only one in ba OnaP
transient custom equal to any in the State 'ne Pace
Inc lots and stables adjoining are extensive on,o
MI W anu tne country-market supplies abnndoUr
ana on profitable terms much of its provisions
me terms OF sale require one third of The r,;oo !.
oe Paiu Oh taxing possession note with ac P ao 70
ana nme OF payment suited the convenience Of ,b
der. "'uS lot the remain
Ii further information he desired cencern;-,, A..
ducements to purchase, the President of the le m
or any other resident of the village will furnish i
Possession can be obtained at anv time oftar H.
of May. Apply to ANNE 8 HT ITe[ me ist
Chapel Hill, N. G. Feb. 27, 1851. az
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MASONIC INSTITUTE,
GerTna nfOm N. G..

TN advertising our Institution, we do not intend to
hold out inducements which cannot be realized Con-
trary many educational enterprises of these latter days
we are resolved not to humbug the community by pre-
tending to what not If liberal expenditures OF
labor and money avail to place Institution on an
eminence that few boast 1t shall be DONE One ses-
sion has closed, and highest expectations have
been more than accomplished.
EDIFICE, Ere.
The Ediice is large brick building comprising Z
apartments the largest of which is used for the School
Room, and will accommodate 81 Students each provi-
ded with q chair and desk. The other appropra-
ted to REGULATIONS, to the Library Museum, Laboratory
and IS adorned with Is flower mounds of various sizes
which cultivated by the young gentlemen in the hours
of recreation.
LABORATORY, LIBRARY. Ere.
The Lodge has ordered from Boston superior set of
Philosophical and Chemical apparatus less than
$500. Lectures will be given in the Laboratory before
all the students during November. LIBRARY Of up
wards of 600 vols, the greater part of which
books, will be opened weekly for the benefit of the
dents. Our MUSEUM cases already show above 400
different neurological and geological specimens. Lee
lures in mineralogy and geology will be delivered in Oc
tober
SESSION, TERMS ETC.
The next session will open, June 2Oth and continue
81 weeks Terms per Scholastic gear, in the lowest
branches of English, $l4 in the more advanced 800 ;
and the classics $50. Several of best families have
opened boarding houses and will furnish excellent board
washing fuel lights and servants attentions for
Sc per month. Germanton is located in high region
of country, and is very healthy.
INsTRUCTIoN, GOVERNMENT, ETC.
The Principal with assistants, compose the board of
Instruction Young from the superior advantages
afforded them for acquiring accomplished education
can be prepared for the classes in the best Collie
ges either North South Perhaps no Institution can
exhibit more perfect system and regularity both in and
out of school than and what renders the organi
zatIon so complete the students vie with each other in
preserving it unbroken.
All communications should be addressed to the Rev.
U. M EvERHART, the Principal
Germanton, N. c. April IA, 1852, gI6-w2m.
ISAAC S. GIBSON
Mucfer nffh L. LII
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valuable Property for Sale in tho
CITY OF RALEIGH,

OFFER for sale my House and Lot, situated in ,p0
i Eastern Ward, near the residence of Dr. Josiah n
Watson, containing acre, more or less This s;,
ton is capable of being made of the most desirable
residences IN the City, and although better improved
than most any residence in Raleigh, vet with vor,
little outlay of money, could be made of the places
we read Of" own about three-fouths of an acre Of
ground adjoining which added to it would make if sniff.
ciently capacious for gentleman Of talents and pleas
IRE to Perambulate in the shades of evening, nhae
the sweet scented zehrs listen to the song of the night
bird, and hold communion with the nymphs that plav
upon the moon beams, he may view the starv dekrd
heavens" and mediate upon the science of Astronomy
Persons wishing to purchase will make application 10
RICHARD P. Finch, Esq, who is my agent, and empow
cred to make sale. deem any further description un
necessary, will purchase without first exam
ing the premises. GEORGE L. GoULD resides on the Inf
and will take pleasure in showing the house. lot and i'm
provements. THOMAS NJ OLIVER
April 18th, 1852. Aft
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Important to Millers & Mill Owners.
>a aas Undersigned would respectfully inform those
- engaged IN the Milling Business in n C. that he
Keeps constantly hand and will supply at the shortest
nouce' that almost invaluable article
| 1OUNG'S IMPROVED PATENT
| SMUT AND SCREENING MACHINE.
The only Machine ofhe kind that has stood the
@ Ssiactlon to the public. 1t has IMPLANTED eyery
Mach'ne yet offered in the State more or less Of
h mas oeen taken down to make room for it. The
Mhe rear no imposition, there now some ESQ
Nieohes running In N c. and wish to offer no Other
whose nsa the gentlemen who using them,
ner performance. 1t only thoroughly cIeanses b
nes OF smut but also puries of all other substances
thu W perfection 1t takes up but feet square IN
fr eun anu requires but little power is warranted
r. re,a t against breaking wearing out, and also
~ T IAN us cleaning qualities for that time
100 600 number of these Machines through which
have neve HE'S OF meat have been cleaned, and they
was awarded to it the Premium ar tbe MARYLAND
S alr, and Premium with Silver Medal At tbe
al o. lne maryland Institute, at Baltimore last Fall
county, N. C. -. ToHM NJ \, n .N; -, ange
December 81, 1880 - " ~ " "
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THE NOVELTY IRON woD 10

W my old friends and the public reue ~mo'
pleased to say, that am now prenaras ally, am
Estaniishment, the Novelty Works. to at my new
very best manner, Locomotive and Stat;onaut in Il
paw and Grist Mills Mill Gearing Macbnayy Engines
Sescrpton Iron and Brass Castings in OF every
Cotung OF any desired length and cahy variety
North or South. purpose TO be found
l employ none but the very best worknoo
PeGe TO put out none but the very best WORK and
Inc Novelty Works are under the cxcIna;
ment OF practical Machinist. Mr. H. G. manage
mas no superior as an Engineer and Macbn;.C f. who
country. This establishment was ercctoJ m In any
Tor the benefit of the Citizens of North Exclusively
can assure them that they need not 90 ont oe and
Tor anything in the above line of business ~ u the State
the World to produce finer STEAM ,TTanalenge
better MILL than can be purchased at NV NE ora
ment. " my establish
am now manufacturing several large andsu
Engines, for Saw Mills to which, and 70 mail Steam
lor manufacturing them, would respectfI facilities
attention of the public. Uiiy' call The
All Communications must be post-pa;d on, -
SILAS BURNS, "e'ed
Raleigh,
November IA, 1851. NC.
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General Agency and Commission
Business.

NHE Subscribers have this day entered into copart
Il nershP under the style of WHITAKER, Wu1rriELu
q Co. for the purpose of doing general agency and
business and in offering their services to the
public in that capacity they ater themselves that thew
Will be able to give satisfaction all those who NAV con-
sign any goods, wares merchandise or country produce
eitner to sell on commission forward AS it
will be our greatest aim please we pledge ourselves
to spare no pains in giving general satisfaction Thev
respectfully solicit the patronage of their friends and the
PcoIe generally The store is No 5, North Water ST.
Dlcklnson's Fire-proof building, Wilmington. N. q
JOHN r. whitaker,
JAMES w. WHITFIELD
A. A. B. BOUTHALL.
hEFERENcEs:'-John Dawson, Potter & Kidder. q
"; PARSLEY, Samuel Beery & Sons G. R. French and
Ellis & Mitchell. ' anu
Wilmington, Jan. %, 1882 oe SC
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LEATHER FOR SPRING SALES,


At Wholesale and Retail.
NV respectfully inform friends and the public
w that we have in store large and most excellent
Stock of Leather and Findings,
for the Spring Trade, which will sell low any
other establishment South of New York, and for less
price than they be had there expenses of
cling, freight. &C., considered.
All of our purchases having been made from the I'm
Porters and Manufacturers by the whole pack
age, and the advantage of receiving Leather regularly
from our own Tannery, places it in power to sell
Goods as above stated Those who wish to buy cannot
lose by giving stock examination, and believe
we shall be able to please, both price and quality
Below we enumerate of the leading articles, viz
20 dozen of Crawford's Calf Skins Chs maker had
the premium awarded to him at the Worlds Fair
held in London in 1879
40 doz. French Skins best quality,
40 " American Calf Skins,
80 d" Lining and Binding Skins,
10 Morocco Skins,
500 Sides Oak Tanned and Hemlock Sole Leather,
SO Band Leather
Lasts, Boot-Trees, Shoe and Boot Makers Tools of
every kind, Tanners and Curriers' Tools.
Also, Sewed Brogans of manufacture, war
ronted to give satisfaction and many other articles
numerous to mention, No 81 Old street. opposite B.
p. Harrison's Saddlery. F. A. & r. H. FORD,
N: B. We pay the highest price in cash for Green
and Dried Hides delivered to at Store.
Petersburg May 5, 1852. 52-tf.
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r r. FENTRESS,

NrHR G. H a IN ~ II "A ~ "a,
H@1 ESnEGTEUTIY announces to his fienIs and the
X nnblic generally that he has returned from I've" WIN
With rich and extensive assortment OF
spring and Summer Goods
-,ne the latest patterns and fashions, presenting
every thing beautiful and elegant IN his line OF business
oons;stina of the very best French and English import
ed goods, -,
CLOTHS, CASSIMERES, AND VESsTINGs
If every color and variety aso generel assortment OF
fancy arcles-in word, a large and complete stock oil
Goods not surpassed by any in the State
He soIicits the attention of his friends ana
to call and examine them. Great bargains will be given
70 tho purchaser as on nducemen call him. lie can
assure them that, although he is on the BACK see' my
sha lose nothing by walking over, he IS
IN sell ont his present stock of new and 1asnloha"e
nv the 10th day of August next He VIII put HIS eoo
down at such prices that it may induce persons u pun
chase though they may want the articles Tor present
r,r D.., e,,,-r
Cor The ensuinq wear as Foreman, he safely say the
business shall be carried in all Its branches In the
most approved style of cutting and manufacturing Gall
and leave your orders if you wish good fit and cheap
snit without responsibility to The purchaser.
He also has on hand an assortment of Ready-Made
Clothing which will be disposed of at prime cOs-Black
and fancy Frock Goats, Vests and Pants made III my
own house. , -,
He would sincerely his thanks for the liberal
announcement bestowed him during his business,
and hopes his old friends and customers will not torsake
him, but will continue their patronage So louS ds cy
deem him worthy.
The subscriber finds very necessary to close up his
old business He earnestly desires all those indebted to
him would call and settle up with him. further in
diligence can be given. Owing his present situation
he is compelled to make this announcement.
Paris and American fashions for the Spring and Sum-
mer of 1852, just received.
Raleigh. Apr 26, 1852. Sl7-4t.
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New Work.

NEW WOrks
4 MANUAL Hebrew Grammar with a Vecabular,
IA OF Roots, Nouns and particles of Common occur
renee for the of beginners by JAMES SE1xAs. Third
edition, carefully revised, corrected and improved.
This edition is quite an improvement any former
one Professor Seixas is perhaps the best Oriental
Scholar IN the Union and he is without doubt the
teacher ofthe Hebrew language Before the publication
OF his grammar it almost impossible to acquire a
CORRECT knowledge of that ancient language in which
Moses and the Prophets wrote but it has been through
his ingenuity and industry smpled that may
be mastered more readily than perhaps any language
the civilized world The Biblical Student laid under
many obligations Professor Sexas for his full and easy
access to the rich treasures of revealed wisdom.
For sale by
w. L. POMEROY.
Raleigh, April 9th, 1852. ~
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CO-PARTNERSHFP.

THE subscribers have this day formed a co-parner-
l. ship, under the and style of McRAE & HAIR
RISS, and have taken the granite front store late
ay erected by Capt g. Potter Front between Market
ind Dock Streets where they will always keep COM
pete achOlesae and retail stock of Crockey and Farm
Ing Implements, to which they invite the attention OF
merchants and othera.
Being IMPORTERS, we feel confident sell
articles in line favorable terms, and of good
quality, as can he purchased in the United States.
ALEX. McRAE Jr.,
N. 7. HARRISS.
Wilmington, Oct. !, 1851. 97-h
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Fifteen DoIIarsR o1U.1

ONAWAY from the subscriber about the 18th nj,
years old, feet or inches high weight 175 0r sS
pounds, long limbs-hs right ANGLE bends outward
r wra makes him hop when walking caused by hurt
wnen very young, good front teeth. Had on Wben he
,elt: brown wooden coat He may alter his name and
Try 70 pass as free man. will give the above reward
~ any person who will deliver him to me- living in
granville county, four miles South of Wilton or Ton
"oltars 10 conhne him in any Jail that can get him
Address me New Light P. O., Wake county n g
March 81, 1852 LINEN:
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NOTICE..

THE subscriber having formed a co-parnershP with
l. Mr. NJ T. HARRrss, is DESTROYS of closing up his old
business and begs leave to urge upon those indebtedO
him the necessity of prompt settlement of their bills
He at the time tenders his thanks to his former
customers for their kind patronage an socs contin-
uance of the same to the new firm.
ALEX. McRAE, Jr
Wilmington Oct 1871 Gift
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Z. g. Mutual Life Insurance Company,

N. G.. Mutual Life Insurance COMPANY
OFFICE RALEIGH. N. c.
NHlS Company continues to insure the lives of al
i healthy White persons and Slaves
The greatest risk taken a single life is $4,000
Slaves insured for of five wears 70,
3ds their value.
DR.. Chas. E. Johnson, President,
VIM. ID. Haywood, Vice President,
James F. Jordan, Secretary,
VIM. H. JONES' Treasurer,
Perrin Busbee, Attorney,
DIR. VIM. H. Mckee, Examining Physician.
j. Hersman, General Agent.
All losses are paid within 80 days after satisfactory
proof is presented.
BLANKS and Pamphlets showing the plan of operation
of the Company, may be had application at the OF
hce, or any of the Agencies All letters on business
should De addressed to JAMES F. JORDAN,
Auoo ,o-o Secretary.
T1P'l ~o' looV' ST.
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PLANO FORTES.

'1E Ladies are respectfully invited to call and ex
anime new and varied assortment of rch and equal
lano ortes made by the best Man In
the united States, (Ronnell, Davis s. Coz We cbal.
lenge competition. - o'"i-
TURNER'S N. C. BOOK STORE
.. Also fine lot of Piano Stools, and the it,.
assortment of new Sheet Music the most 81
the day. 80 '"'''o"aole OF
Raleigh, Jan, 10, 1851. 90
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North Carolina Book Store.

North Carolina Book Store
"ENRY D. TURNER has for sale the Supreme
11Cout Reports, 40 volumes, uniform sets, single
volumes; lredePs Digest volumes; Swaim's Justice
and Form Book Iredell's Manual; Swaim's Executor
Also at greatly reduced prices in quantities by
tail, a complete assortment of School Books, Music
BOOKS Blank Books, Stationery and Fancy Articles;
Juvenile and Toy Books all the new publications as
soon lssued the Standard Publications in every de-.
Partment of Literature Arts and Science in
language, ancient modern.
Book Binding, in every variety, promptly executed,
in the neatcst manner.
Select Garden Seeds-every variety-warranted fresh
ana good-seiected from the most approved Seedsmen
and Gardeners in the Northern country.
Raleigh, January 9, 1852. "a
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Baltimore Piano Manufactorv

important LNlprouernent-ELastic Universal 1;.cb
w Use & BROTHER, Manufacturers of Boudo;r
w Square and Grand Pianos, request those wanting
lrsrument-one that Ladies' can perform on
stye OF superlave touch and tone that will stand in
concert tune, and last life time, to call and see for
themselves sample Instrument at the Agents Office
Dr. w. R. Scott's. e' Oi'i'e-
These instruments are more in general pse in tb IT.
the first critics of and science and to vbc
we nave the honor of referring. See the mapucturer
which may be obtained of the Agent AN In.
sruments warranted five years.
J. ]. WISE & BRO
DIR. w. R. SCOTT, Agent
Raleigh, Jan. IL, 1850. aa.r-- On a.,
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PIANASI

NTOW receiving at the North Carolina Music Store
splendid assortment Of Pianos from the celebra-
ted Factory of Knabe & Cache. Baltimore, who re-
ceived the first Premiums three years in succession in
1s4S lS49 and $780, their annual Exhibition of the
State of Maryland.
Comprising 81 Octaves Either as Rosewood or Mahog-
any, Built in Entire Iron Frame.
GRAND PIANO, in a modern style, handsome
wood $3.50
with carved ornaments. from
seyAnr Piano, splendid carving ornamented w
style, DrQ,oing, No. 81 $50
Gothic
style, g. 400
:" !, e., square cor. case, ogeo Tablets,
on large lash stand, a. 375
round ornam'd with
=: .a...'. :4 1 q plain lni aS s7'
hollow oornered case, ogee ''O
Tablets, on scroll stand, 5, $50
modern legs, "7-s, $50
e g square cor. case, Goth pattern
Tablet and ectog. legs, g. 1876
and octogan legs, CTS, ss5
&c square plain legs, 800
Comprising 81 Octaves, entire Iron Frame.
' fashionable style case, orna-
mented with mouldings, $50
hollow cornered case, and cor
GO square cornered case, gothic
Tablets, legs to MATCH 2sO
Comprising 6 OctaUes, Iron Plate and Bar
hollow cornered case, on scroll
stand, [Dra,oi'ag, No. 81 275
| legs $50
square L" fancy Ia
| blet, legs to MATCH $50
plain 225
Drawings of the above numbers can be seea at the
Music Store, or when desired any number can be sent
| to persons wishing to examine.
| DRAWING AND PAINTING.
| Board, Albums
Fabers Pencils Tinted drawing paper, Canvass in the
piece and on stretchers. various Sizes Paints Oils Var
nlsh, Brushes. Pallets, Paett knives, Paett cups Mau
STICKS black and white Crayons &c &c. in short eve
ry thing necessary for these tasteful and beautiful &C
complshments.
Piano Covers, Gutta Percha figured and plain linet
With CLOTH In order to the Piano against the damp
ness OF the atmosphere and splendid article.
| choice selection of and popular Music this da,
received and for sale by X. w. PETERSILIA.
Raleigh, January 5th, 1852. IS
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New Books.
NEW themes for the Protestant Clergy, Creeds
without Charity, Theology without Humanity and
[o!esantlsm without Christianity, with by the
Editor on the Literature of Charity Population Pan
rIpesm, Political Economy, and Professionalism
The Bible in the family hints on domestic happi
H. Boardman Pastor of the Tenth PRESBYTERIAN
Church, Philadelphia.
For sale at the N. c. Bookstore by
February n, 1862. o.
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COPARTNERsHIP.

III AVING formed Copartnership with Mr. A. J.
1lPARTlN, the concern of H. o. GILL, will from
this day be changed to the name and style of PARTIN
GILL, who solicit examination of all wishing
cles in their lne feeling assured thay have facilities
of purchasing their stock TO great advant = they
not fail to offer such both in regard to pr
and quality of goods to satisfy all who may feel
disposed to favor them with their patronage.
ANDREW J. PARTIN,
HENRY o. GILL.
H. o. Gill in forming Copartnership with Mr.. A.
Parn desires to tender his sincere thanks pub
lie for the encouragement which he has literally
celVed during the past two months and hopes by untr
ing zeal and strict attention to business to merit
still larger potion of the trade for the concern.
Raleigh, Jan. p, 1852. "a
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M LIS Cross-cut and Pit Saws, Hill & Sons Tai
~ low candles, Grain and Grass Scythes and scvtbe
ment For sale by RPou 1sSort
Raleigh, April 2sth, 1852. A"o xe IN
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Additional SunnIH.

NJ have just received an additional supply of La
w dies and Misses Caters, Bootees, Walking shoe.
and Slippers. all of the latest syles and the best
Philadelphia make. Also, a good assortment of Chill
drens shoes just to hand and for sale by
PARTIN & GILL.