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IMPORTANT TO FAMILIES
S, GRAN E,S .a .. l..

Patent Compound Wash Mixture.
For Washing Clothes-Also, for Washing, Cleaning,
and Beautifying Painted Surfaces, the WGHs,
Ceilings and Entries the Halls, Parlors, and
Rooms of Private and Public Buildings;
the Fronts, Doors and WindO1us Of
Fancy Dwellings, the Peacs
es; Furniture; the
.. Berths, .
State Rooms and Cabins Of Steamships, Sseam-
boats, and Packet-Ships; Passenger
Cars, Brasses. Iron Railing,
Glass Metallic Sur
faces, Sc, &c.
"ARRANTED to give entire satisfaction, and des-
w tined effect entire revolution in the business
of the Misunderstanding improved Preparation for
Washing Clothes perfectly with astonishing facility and
dispatch and without injury to texture color. Every
family of whatever size do all their washing in less
than hour without the labor of rubbing, pounding,
bleaching the friction of machine, thus saving time,
expense and labor and securing exemption from the dis
caused by the and fatigue incident to the
usual mode of Washing, while Clothing itself will be
saved from the and tear of the wash-board and
friction, and last much longer.
The undersigned having purchased from the Patentee,
the sole right and interest for the State of North Caro-
lima, in his Patent Compound Wash Mixture hereby
informs the Public that he wishes dispose of Family
County Rights for the same.
Persons living at distance wishing to procure the
right make and this Valuable Preparation, do
eigh, which amount will entitle them family right
which right shall be sent by mail Immediately, with the
proper directions to make and use the same. l am in
possession of large number of certificates from Ladies
and Gentlemen of high standing, only in this State,
but in Maryland, Virginia and South Carolina; but
deem it unnecessary fill long Advertisement with
them, unless requested the article will speak for it
self, and is vorably known in all the Northern and
Southern States.
aim visit all parts of the State at early day
possible, to give the Public opportunity of testing
its value.
JOHN J. CHRISTOPHER, is my authorized Agent
for this CITY during nv absence.
WESLY WHITAKER, Jr., is the General Travel
ling Agent.
Feeling satisfied by the of this Mixture in my
Family, that it cannot fail to please all who try it,
invite all to call and see or send in their orders
]. ]. RYALS.
Raleigh, Sent %. 1861. 94-tf
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RALEIGH, N. C.
TNHIS Company has been in successful operation for
i than five years, and continues to take risks
upon all classes of property in the State except Steam
Mills and Turpentine Dsteries) upon favorable terms.
Its Policies cover property amounting to 50, 800
000 large portion of which is in country risks; and
its present capital is nearly Six Hundred Thousand Dol
lars, in bonds properly secured
The average of Insurance upon the plan of this
Company has been less than third of per cent
per annum all grades of property embraced in its
rations.
The following persons have been elected Directors
and Officers of this Company for the present year.
DIRECTORS:
DR.. Josiah o. Watson, Jos. G. B. Roulhac, Richard
Smith, John Primrose, Henry D. Turner, S. W. Whit
ing, T. H. Selby of Raleigh; Geo. McNeill, Fayette-
vile, Joshua G. Wright, Wilmington, Jas. E. Hoyt
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, Asheville.
All Directors authorized to receive applications.
OFFICERS OF THE COMPANY {:
Josiah o. Watson, President,
J. G. B. RouIhac, Vice President,
Richard Smith, Treasurer,
j.. c. Partridge, Secretary,
John H. Bryan, Attorney,
J. Hersman, General Agent.
S5sS SsS.;S SI;ss55s $ssS s$;:S Committee.
All munications in reference to insurance should
lie addressed to the Secretary, post paid.
]. c. PARTRIDGE, Sec'y.
Raleigh Jan. l3. 1852. al
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November Ia, 1851.
cor HIP

"AVING formed Copartnership with Mr.. A. ].
III PARTIN, the concern of H. o. GILL, will from
this day be changed to the name and style of PARTlN
GILL, who solicit an examination of all wishing
tces in their lne feeling assured thay have facilities
purchasing their stock TO great advantage they
fail to offer such inducements both in regard to pri
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 n forming Copartnership with Mr.. A
Par:n desires tender his thanks the pub
lie for the encouragement which he has literally
ceIVed 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
Raleigh, Jan. 27, 1852. "a
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General Agency and Commission
Business.

General Agency and Commission
Business.
FTNHE Subscribers have this day entered into copart-
i nership under the style of WH1rAKER, WHITFIELD
& Co., for the purpose of doing general agency and
commission business and in offering their services to the
public in that capacity they aer themselves that they
sign any goods wares merchandise or country produce
to hem either to sell commission forward AS it
will be our greatest aim to please, pledge ourselves
to spare no pains in giving general satisfaction. They
respectfully solicit the patronage of their friends and the
public generally The is No 8, North Water st..
Dickinson's Fne-proof building, Wilmington, N. c.
JOHN r. whitaker,
JAMES w. WHITFIELD,
A. A. B. BOUTHALL.
REFERENcEs:-John Dawson, Potter & id DER o
G. Parsley, Samuel Beery & Sons, G. R. F nch, and
Ellis & Mitchell.
Wilmington, Jan. 50, 1852. 26-f.
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PIANO FORTES.

fNHE Ladies respectfully invited to call and
anime and varied assortment of rich and equal
Toned Piano Fortes made by the best Manufacturers
the United States, (Bonnell, Davis s. Coy We chal-
lenge competition.
TURNER'S N. C. BOOK STORE
P. S. Also fine lot of Piano Stools, and the latest
assortment of Sheet Music the fashionable of
the day.
Raleigh, JAN Is, 1851 22-
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Office of N. C.. Nut. In. Co.
RALEIGH ErR lR 1880

TNHE Board of Directors of the North Carolina Mu-
/ tual Insurance Company, at their annual Meeting
held in this City, the 18th day Of January, 1852,
levied assessment of 81 per cent on all premium
Notes of the Company outstanding on the 18th day
December, 1851.
This with one-nalf per cent levied September End,
lS49 per cent levied November 9th $780, and one
per cent levied September 18th, 1851, will make six per
cent all notes subject to the 2nd Sep
dmber, lS49 and remaining unexpred and uncanceled
OH the 18th of December, 1851.
These assessments under the provisions of the Act of
Incorporation will be payable before the goth day
of April, 1852. All persons having premium notes in
the Office will please remit the thereon with
as title delay practicable.
By order of the Board,
JNO G. PARTRIDGE, Sec'y.
Raj eigh, Feb. lS. 1852 2S-td.
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CO-PARTNERSHIP.

THE subscribers have this day formed cO.pa[me5>
L ship, under the name and style of McRAE d HAN
R1SS and have taken the granite front store, ia
ay erected by Capt. g. Potter Front between Marker
ind Dock streets, where they will always keep COM
plete aohosae and retail stock of Crockey and arm
Ing Implements, to which they invite the attention OA
merchants and othera. III
Being IMPORTERS, we feel confident we can sen
articles in our line on favorable terms, and OF as
ALEX. McRAE, Jr,
N. T. HARRISS
Wilmington, Oct. ], 1881.
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| ~~1OO-SG1Sf
Having had the misfortune to lose his Storo L.
FIRE. ne has taken Store the West side f fuse By
vile Street. in Peace's Row. End door South ayete.
Pescuds Drug Store, where he will continue p F.
his business as heretofore. Having in his Soaduct
best workmen the country produce, and tha The
terias, he is prepared to make to order a ue ma
article manufactured in his line of business apd every
and despatch. Win fidelity
All kinds of repairing also done promptlv
The following comprises a list of goods cone,o..,
times. O " suit the
Gentlemens best plain and stitched Sadd,o, O
ditto. all kinds Somerset and shafted ditto I'm spanish
Spanish and Washington Covered ditto Corn ru quilted
Wagon ditto. OS' oOys and
Coach, Buggie and Stage Harness: woor,.
Harnesses all kinds Saddle Bags, Bddes sn5 and Gar
gales, all kinds Trunks and Travelng Ro auo Martin
robes; Coach, Bugge and Riding WhiDsg gS ~ IBGfaOe
Wagon Planters and Drovers ditto StiIt, al klnds
Bag and Birdie Leather, Sheep and Hon Sl har1ess
die Trees, Girth and Straining Webb E1n' nAns' Sad
Dash Leather. Hnameled and
Strrup Irons and Bride Bits, all k;rd,,
Coach, Gig and Bugge Harness MouptinS III palterns
in fact all articles usually kept in Teq"Iar oil Saerns
Store can be had here. 'esuiar Saddlery
| Raleigh, January 1, 1851. LINUS.
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All work will be warranted for IL months, fire and
burning excepted His work will also be delivered within
fifty miles of Raleigh, the shortest notice and if fail
to deliver Stills in the time agreed upon, will forfeit $5
for each day lost to the purchaser.
JOSEPH WOLTERING.
Raleioh Sent
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Fifteen Dollars Reward.

ID UNAWAY from the subscriber about the 18th ult
lOmy negro man Washington. dark colored, 27 years
years old, feet or inches high weight IT'S or 80
pounds, long limbs-hiS right ancle bends outward,
which makes him hop when walking, caused by hurt
when very young, good front Teeth. Had on when he
left, brown woolen coat. He may alter his name and
try to pass free will give the above reward
to any person who will deliver him to me, living in
Granville county, four miles South of Wilton or ten
dollars to confne him in any Jail that can get him.
Address me New Light P. O., Wake county N. c.
JOHN TURNER
March 27, 1852. Sl4-tf
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PETERSBURG, .gprfl Ist. 1852.

PETERSBURG, .9priI LIST, 1852.
M $$$$:3 e: 3: E: :5: $::: ''''''
80 so do Layer do
500 lbs Currants
100 boxes Oranges
rs do Lemons
5000 Cocoa Nuts
1000 lbs Walnuts
1000 do Filberts
1000 do Palm Nuts
1000 do Prunes, in jars and boxes
500 drums Smyrna Figs
1000 Domestic and Imported Cigars
daily expected, for sale by
SAMUEL H. MARKS.
Petersburg April lst 1852. 43-
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Notice.

nN the end Monday in May next, I shall offer for
OISae at the Court House door, in the Town of
Nashville, N c., fifty of land lying on the waters
of Stoney Creek adjoining the lands of Daniel McDan
lel Willie Whitley and others, much thereof as
will satisfy the tax thereon for lS495O and cost of ad
Vertising. This 10th day of February, 1872.
February g. 1882 sOs-td.
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FRESH DRUGS, MEDICINES, &C,
WILLIAMS, HAYWOOD, & CO.,

h ARE now receiving large additions to
= ~ their stock of
WZ Drugs, Medicines, Chemicals,
PAINTS, OILS, DYESTUFFS,
- WTndOc GIGss, PerfHmery, sc, sc
from the most reliable Houses in the Northern Cities,
which have been purchased with eye single to their
pur y and are offered for sale at such prices and Oh
such terms as shall compare favoraby with any house
in the State.
Physicians, Country Merchants, and Dealers gener-
ally will do we'll to give call before purchasing
feeling assured we shall fail please both in point
of price and quality.
given to packing and forwarding
Family Medicines and Prescriptions compounded at
all hours of the day and night, By competent person
with neatncss and despatch.
We tender eur most sincere thanks to the citizens OF
Raleigh and the surrounding country for the long anG
liberal patronage have received and trust by unr
ing zeal and energy to please in the prosecution o our
bust ness, to merit its continuance.
Raleigh, April %. 1851. 4S-
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Additional Supply.

" E have just received additional supply of La
w dies and Misses Gaiters Bootees, Walking shoes
and Slippers all OF the latest styles and of the best
Philadelphia make. Also, good assortment of Chill
dren's shoes just to hand and for by
PARTIN & GIL.
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New Books.

NEW themes for the Protestant Clergy, Creeds
~ without Charity Theology without Humanity, and
Professionalism without Christianity, with notes by the
Editor on the Literature of Charity, Population Pau
ripesm, Political Economy, and Professionalism.
The Bible in the family, hints domestic happi-
by H. Boardman Pastor of the Tenth PRESBYTERIAN
Church, Philadelphia.
For sale at the N. c. Bookstore by
H. b. TURNER
February "a, 1852. 81
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GENTLEMEN, you Can now be supplied with fine
calf-skin stitched boots Also, Patent Leather and
Cloth Congress Caters and fine calfskn stitched shoes
Call and see them at PARTIN & GILLS.
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NOTICE.

THE subscriber having fosmed coParnesnlP s ",1 od
Mr. N. T. HARRIss is desrous of closing up ms To
business and begs leave urge upon those b
him the necessity of prompt settlement OF .!e ser
He at the time tenders his thanks 10 ms tin
customers for their kind patronage, AMI sollci''
''''''~ viz 0N'''' - ''' ' ALEX. McRAE, Jr.
97-f.
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MCRAE q HAhAhASe' H.. :;
IMPORTERS and Wholesale and Retal 10 Do Imne-
lChina, Glass, and EarthenwarG and ain MrIet and
ments, west side Front street, between MANI
Dock streets, Wilmington, N. &. on. +f
Wilmington, October l, 1851.
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beautiful article of white kid Caters and Slippers
can be had at PARTIN s. GILL'S.
Raleigh. January %, 1852 81
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GREAT EXCITEMENT.

IF YOU WANT TO SAVE COUPLE HUN
i DRED DOLLARS, send on your orders for
THypentfne Stills, Caps, firms, and Worms:
Also, Brandy Stills, and any kind of Copper work,
Brass, Machinery, &c.
The prices of Still-caps, Arms, and Worms as
follows: BY the pound 81 cents; or by contract
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NOTICE..

NHE Stockholders in the Greenvile and Raleigh Plank
Road are hereby notified that the eighth nstalment
OF two dollars per share will be due on the lst Monday
in June next
By order of the Board of Directors,
F. L. MYERS, Prest
JNo. A. SELBr. Sec'y.
Greenville April 8, 1852. 46-st .
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WANTED.


r. the Neuse River Oil Mills 5000 bushels Of ro.tor
a ton seed Flax seed and Palma-Chr1ste OF ~ he
Oil Boans, for which cash and the market PrEe
gIven Off
January 26th. 1852.
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A PROCLAMATION.

BIZ HIS EEcetse9cy DAVID s. REID, Governor of tn
State Of North Carolina. g
WHEREAs, three-fifths of the whole number of MEM
bers OF each House of the General Assembly did at the
last session pass the following Act:
AN ACT to amend the Constitution of North
Carolina. ... ..
WHEREAS, The freehold qualification now required
for the electors members of the Senate conflicts with
the fundamental principles of liberty Therefore,
SEC. 1. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of
the State of North Carolina and it Is hereby enacted
by the authority of the threefths of the whole
number of members of each House coucung, that the
second clause of third section OF the first Article of the
amended Constitution ratified by the people of North
Carolina the second Monday of November, A. D..
1855, be amended by striking out the words and pos
sessed of freehold within the district of fifty acres
of land for six months next before and at the day of elee
that the said clause of said section shall read
as follows: All free white men of the age of twenty
years except hereinafter declared who have
been inhabitants of any district within the State
twelve months Immediately preceding the day of any
election and shall have paid public taxes shall be entitled
to vote for a member of the Senate.
Sec. 2. Be 1t further enacted, That the Governor
of the State be- and he is hereby directed issue his
six months before the next election for members OF the
General Assembly, setting forth the purort of this Act
and the amendment the Constitution herein proposed
which Proclamation shall be accompanied by true and
perfect copy of the Act authenticated by the certificate
the Secretary of State and both the Proclamation and
the copy of this Act the Governor of the State shall
be published in all the newspapers of this State
and posted in the Court Houses of the respective Coun
ties in this State least six months before the election
of members to the next General Assembly.
Read three times and agreed to by threeths of the
whole number of members of each House respectively,
and ratified in General Assembly, this the 24th day of
January, 1851. G. DOBBIN, s. H. G.
w. N. EDWARDS, SIS.
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Am Kinds of Ready Made CIothIng.

An kinds of Ready Made Clothing.
A new article of Silk Coats for Summer, truly de-
lighttul. 1,-.,. Mo,ost;n
HATS of the very latest style. Together with great
variety of Shirts, Drawers Cravats, Ties and Stocks
Pocket Handkerchiefs, Gloves OF all kinds, Suspend
ers Shirt Collars, sc. sc.
Having recently discovered great improvement in
The Ait Of Cutting" garments, some attention will
be given to Teaching the New System to those who
wish to learn to Cut by very simple and sureftting
Rule Full satisfaction given or no charge.
J. J. BIGGS.
Raleigh April I6, 1852. 47-6t.
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FASHIONS FOR 1852.
r. II. BIGGS,

Nh. 10 Fayetteville Street, Raleigh, ~ L
a. THE Subscriber is now opening his SPRING
and SUMNER GOODS, consisting OF fine Black
M Blue Brown, Green and Olive Cloths Tor s Dress
and Frock Coats Cashmaret, Drao q E"' ana f4lPa'"
for Summer Goats and Pants
plain and Figured BlacA French Cassamere ana Doe
skin for Pants Also, single Mi:led CasSameIe ram
and Figured Linen DFill. Striped Marseies' ne" d.
Vestings in great varieties, Fine White Silks ana
S.t;ns and Cashmeres for Wedding Parties, with Cra-
vats and Gloves to match .o.
nossible manner and in every instance good fitting
garment warranted. I'LL L
All orders promptly executed. No effort shai. oe
antng on his mart to merit continuance of the lIber-
al patronage heretofore extended to hlm. g..
% Don't forget call at No. 10, Fayetteville Street,
first Store above the Burnt District. $1,000
Raleigh, April l6, 1882 j. = DA0O''
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New Work.

New Work.
A MANUAL Hebrew Grammar, with a Vocabulary
n of Roots, Nouns and particles of Common occur
for the of beginners by JAMES SE11As. Third
edition, carefully revised, corrected and improved
This edition is quite an improvement any former
Professor Seixas is perhaps the best Oriental
Scholar in the Unon and he is without doubt the best
teacher of the Hebrew language Before the publication
of his grammar, it almost impossible acquire
corrrct knowledge of that ancient language in which
Moses and the Prophets wrote, but it has bean through
his ingenuity and industry, simp6ed that may
be mastered readily than perhaps any language in
the civilized world. The Biblical Students laid under
obligations to Professor Seixas for his full and easy
access to the rich treasures of revealed wisdom.
For sale by
W. L. POMEROY.
Raleigh, April 10th, 1852. A.
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ImDOrtant to MiIIers & Will Owners.

TIME Undersigned would respectfully inform those
engaged in the Milling Business in n. c., that he
keeps constantly hand, and will supply at the shortest
notice. that almost invaluable article
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Music, Pianos, Banjos, &c.

Music, Pianos, Banjos, &c.
NOW OPENING at the North Caroli-
ma Music Store, lot of Pianos SO far supe-
urior to anything of the kind offered for
sale in this State that degn challenge compeit
ton: Comparison is all that is necessary convince
the most Indifferent observer of the superiority of
the splendid instruments from the celebrated Factory
KNABE GEHLE.
These Instruments we sell at Factory prices, as may
be seen by examination of the Manufacturers Card
and List of prices
New Music, Foreign and American, several dozen
BanJos, beautiful and brilliant Guitars Volins Flutes
Carionetts, Fageolets, &C., of all kinds, qualities and
prices. X. w. PETERSILIA
Raleigh, March l, 1852. 81
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA,

STATE NORTH CARoLINA,
Office of Secretary Of State.
I, WILLIAM Hill, Secretary of State in and for the
State Carolina, do hereby certify that the FORE
going is true and perfect copy of an Act of the Gem
eral Assembly of this State drawn off from the original
file in this Office Given under my hand this 3lst
day OF December, 1851.
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Important to Bridge Builders.
ON the second Thursday in May next, at IL o clock
Dat the Bridge Crabtree Greek, near Manteo
Paper Mills, will be let the lowest bidder the building
of Bridge (of piers and wooden superstruc
ture) across said creek.
The plan of said Bridge can be seen on application,
to the Commissioners.
WILSON w. WHITAKER,
KIMBROUGH JONES,
ISAAC H. ROGERS,
JAMES G. JEFFREYS
Commissioners.
April l9, 1852. 47-td.
Register will please copy.
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Saddle and Harness Estab,,st,

II Inc undersigned tenders hi.
cere thanks to his friends and a, n, sln-
erous customers, for the YER, u, num-
al patronage bestowed on b;y nber-
hls commencement in bps;nS since
this I'M. city, and hopes by a strie. ss IN
dlllgent attention to his bus;a and
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Greensboro Mutual Insurance Co.
PURSUANT to an Act Of Incorporation, Company
/ has been formed under the and style of " The
Greensborough Mutual Insurance Company" and fully
organized by the appointment of the following Officers
JAMES SLOAN, President.
S. G. COFFIN, Vice President.
PETER ADAMS, Secretary aud Treasurer.
c. P. MENDENHALL, attorney.
JOHN A. MEBANE,)
W. J. MCCONNELL, Executive Com.
WIN. s. RANKIN,
DIRECToRS.
James Sloan, w. ]. Mcconnell, William s. Rankin,
Jed. H. Lindsay, Shubal G. Coffin, William H. Reece,
Tyre Glenn, John B. Mebane, Andrew Weatherly, G.
P. MendcnhaIl, Lyndon Swain, Jesse Shelly, Jonathan
w. Field.
This Company has now been in successful operation
for several months, and will take risks upon Dwelling
Houses Stores and other Buildings, Merchandise, Fur
niture Produce, &C. The object of this organization is
to afford system of Insurance which shall operate for
the mutual benefit of all its members.
he peculiar advantages arising from this mode of In
that the assured pay than the actual
losses and expenses of the Company and experience
has proved the safety of Mutual Insurance Companies,
we'll the great saving its members stronger
argument be produced in their favor than the
fdence which they receive from the entire community,
where such Companies in successful operation.
Any information respecting the principles of the Com
pany will cheerully furnished by the Secretary
any Of its Agents. PETER ADAMS, Secy.
The Subscriber, having been appointed Agent, will
receive applications and make surveys to effect lnsur
ance in said Company.
GEORGE T. COOKE,
Raleigh, N. G..