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VHNHIs Institution located in Oxford, Granville Coun-
Il ty, N. G. under the care of Rev. Samuel Wait D.
d. aided by competent assistants has been in ope-
ration one session. The next session will commence on
the second Monday in January, 1852. uniform has
been adopted for public occasions, consisting of deep
blue Merno, any other suitable fabric for winter and
of Pink Calico, Bingham, Muslin, and white Cam
brio Muslin for summer. The Bonnet straw i'll win
ter, trimme with deep blue silk velvet and lined with
light blue satin; in summer, trimmed plain with pink
ribbon and lined with white, without flowers, lace, or
any inside trimmings.
Terms per Session of fve MONTHS half in Advance
Tuition in the Preparatory Department $40, in the
College Course $40, without any extra charge for Ian
guages, higher English throughout the Pu-
pills take partial course and study Latin Greek
French other advanced studies in the English
at $40, for each study. Extra erpense-Musc Pi-
ano $40, use of instrument So; the Guitar
Drawing and Painting in water colors $l2 in Oil 8 Is
Needle work 80 Board in College under the imme.
of the President and his Assistants including
washing, fuel. and lights $s per month. Good board
can be obtained in the village reasonable Fur
Their information be obtained by addressing the Pre-
silent. By order of the Board.
T. T. GRANDY, Sec'y.
Dec. Is, 1851. l3-tlstM
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ECLE CTIC MY.
I'm the County of N0ffOWaY.

In Mile Of the South-Side Rail Road.
TNHE next Session of my School will commence the
lst of February, 1852, and close the LIST of August
The of instruction embraces thorough prepa-
ration for the Junior Glasses of our best Colleges
School limited to fifteen scholars.
TERMS. Board and tuition, including bedding. wash
ing, lights, &C., $75, payable in advance
REFERENCES. Thos. Fl. Campbell, Virginia Sen
ate E. Booth, Nottoway Capt. Richard Jones, do
Dr. H. E. Shore, do; Lewis E. Harve, Amelia
Leander Masters do; Dr. Geo. c. Scott do; Capt. D.
H. Fournoy, Chesterfield VIM. ellis, do, M. D.
Hanson, do Mr. Benz. Jones, Petersburg Capt. John
G. Adkins do; Hon. R. K. Meade and 7. S. Bocock,
H. of R.; Hon. R. M. T. Hunter and James M. Mason,
U. S. Senate.
Address the subscriber, Morgansvlle, Nottoway, Va
A. G. A. COLEMAN.
Dec. l3, 1851. S9S-w6w,
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Late Publications.

VHNHE Manufacture of Steel ; containing the prac-
n tice and principles of working and making steel
hand book for blacksmths and workers in steel and
iron wagon makers, diesnkers cutlcrs and manufac
iurers of files and hardware, of steel and ron and 70
men of science and art by Frederick overman, mi
ming neer, author of the Manufacturer of Iron,
&C., &C., l6mo, scarlet cloth.
The Y ear Book of Facts, 1851. in Science and Art
exhibiting the most important discoveries and improve
arts natural philosophy electricity, chemistry zoology
and botany, geology and geography. meteroogy and as
tronomy, by John limbs, editor of 6 The Arcana of
Science and Art" l6mo., 800 pages scarlet cloth.
Memoirs of the Life OF Mary Queen of Scots by Miss
Benger, author Of &C Anne Boleyn,'' with finely
gravel portrait and fac smile, uniform with &c The Sc
and Historical Memoirs OF Josephine. vols post
vo, just ready, cloth. extra gilt.
Secret and Historical Memoirs of the Empress jose
phne, first Wife of the Emperor Napoleon, by Madlle.
LIE Normand, Sd edition, with engravings. vols. post
Svo., cloth, extra gilt.
Queens of France, by Mrs Forbes Bush, with por-
traits of Maria Antoinette, Sc, just ready, and
beautiful edition. uniform with the foregoing work.
vols post Svo cloth, extra gilt.
Memoirs of the Court OF Marie Antoneite, Queen of
France by Madame Canpan, First Lady to the Bed
Chamber to the Queen uniform in size and style with
Secret Memos of the Empress Josephine in vols
with portrait, post Svo, cloth, extra gilt.
Memoirs of the Life of Anne Boleyn, Queen of Hen
ry VIII, by Miss Benger, from the third Lo ndon ed
ton, uniform with Secret Memoirs of the Empress
Josephine, )" VOL, post Svo., cloth, extra gilt.
Ladys Historical Library, comprising Memoirs of the
the g Queens of England scarlet cloth, extra.
Lord and Lady Harcourt, Country Inequalities by
Miss Sinclair, I2mo., cloth, gilt.
Leigh Hunts Miscellanes 500 pages, cloth, gilt.
American Flower Garden Directory, 1851, fourth edi-
ton, revised and enlarged, by Robert Buist ;the best
practical work extant1OO 600 copies have been sold.
cloth, extra gilt
: American farmers Cyclopedia and Dictionary of At
fairs with cngravings, from the last London edition.
with additions relative to this country by
Governeur Emerson, roval svo ll56 pp IL plates full
bound.
For sale at the North Carolina Book Store by
HENRY D. TURNER.
Raleigh, January 18th, 1882 90
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OXFORD MALE ACADEMY,
GRANVILLE COUNTY, N. C.


TINE next session of this institution will commence
the end Monday in January, under the conduct OF
Mr.. J. H. Homer Principal. e..
Mr. Homer prepared for College under the tuition
of Mr. w. ]. Bingham, and graduated at the Uni
versty of N c. in June 1874, with the highest dsnc
ton in unusually numerous class. Since that time
he has been constantly engaged in the business of Teach
ing and for the last four years has had charge of the
Male Academy, at Hamilton, N. c. He brings with
him the most aterng testimonials of high moral char
and of his eminent in the government and
instruction of boys
Tuition in the English Department per session of
months, IL, so
Tuition in the Classical do 1900
Oxford is considered of the prettest and most
moral towns in the State, and situated in undoub
y healthy REGION 1t is thirteen miles from Henderson
depot the R. & G. R. Road, which rem lers it very
accessible to the Eastern part of the State
THO. B. LTTTLEJOHN, Pres't.
THos. H. WILLIE, Secy.
Thomas ]. Hicks, Robert B. Gillian, John G. Tay
or, Jos. T. Lttlejohn, Jno. R. Herndon w. W. Young
R. w. Lassiter Trustees.
Oxford, Dec. 4, 1851. l1-7tw.
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FALL TRADE, 1851

Southern Trade will soon insure Southern Rights!
AM now receiving from Petersburg, Richmond, Nor
L folk and Baltimore, my Fall and Winter supply of
Groceries, Dry Goods, CrOckery, China
and Hard Ware,
carefully selected for the season. moderate prices for
cash, a short credit to pu',ctuaL customers
pect keep hand in addition to the above, Salt Fish,
Flour and Bacon Iron of different sizes, Nails of
Village Store. will take in exchange for Goods, Corn,
Wheat Oats, Fodder, Flax-seed, Becs-wax and Cotton,
Tow Cloth, with any other produce that may suit
my line of business Call the Brick Store near the
Bank THOMAS w. HOLDEN.
p. s. l will attend to any Commission business, or
forwarding of Goods, to satisfy those who may in
trust them me- T. w. H.
October |, 1851. 95-
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TAR RIVER ACADEMY,
GRANVILLE NTY, N.

q Il 4 N l. ]. Z CO y N I N. z.
Miles West Of Orford.
TTNHE First session of this School for 1852 will COM
i mence on Thursday, the 18th day of January, and
continue till the middle of June which time there
will be public Examination. This Academy is located
in healthy and moral neghborhood, and will be under
the charge of Mr. J. F. Dance a native of Prince Ed
ward County, Va. and graduate of Randolph Macon
College. Mr.. Dance has had some experience in teach
ing, and comes highly recommended by DR.. Smith, the
President of Randolph Macon College, and by others
of high standing.
Terms Of Tuition per Session Of fire months:
For Reading, Writing and Arithmetic $3.50
The Higher branches of English, 1880
Classics, 1900
For the purpose of encouraging parents and guard
paronize this school the Trustees propose take
boarers at IS per month, which will make this the
cheapest good School in this section of country.
By order of the Board of Trustees.
G. w. ALLEN, Se'y.
Tar River P. o. Granville County,1 On, ..
Dec. 81, 1851. 'oi-@''
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TRINITY SCHOOL,

Seyen Miles West of Raleigh, North Carolina.
Rec. II. TELLER B.4BBIT, Rector.
TTNHE Tenth term of this School will commence on
/ the Sth of January, 1852.
TERMS PAYABLE IN ADVANCE.
For Board and Washing, &c, with instruction in
English and the Ancient Languages, $40 per term OF
five months.
The design of this School is to furnish safe
to which boys be sent for thorough training. In
respect to beauty, retirement and heathuness of stua
tron and convenience and comfort of buildings this
School possesses great advantages The of
dy will be regulated by the Requirements of the Univer-
sity and pains will be spared to the boys good
scholars.
December S. 1851, l1-I3t.
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IMPORTANT TO FAMILIES
g GRAN E'S

Patent COMPOUND Wash Mixture.
For Washing eetassn p;s for %esg +: G Wa.
Ceilings and Entries the Halls, PdrLOrs, and
Rooms of Private and Public Buildings,
the Fronts, Doors and ITindo,os Of
and Interior Of Church
es; Furniture; the
BerthS,
State Rooms and Cabins of Steamships, Steam-
bouts, and Packet Ships; Passenger
Cars BraSses, Iron Railing,
Glass or Metallic Sur
faces, de-, DC.
WARRANTED to give entire satisfaction and des-
w tined effect entire revolution in the business
of the Misunderstanding an improved Preparation for
Washing Clothes perfectly, with astonishing facility and
dispatch, and without to texture or color Every
family whatever size, do all their washing in less
than hour, without the labor of rubbing pounding,
bleaching the friction of machine, thus saving tme
expense and labor and securing exemption from the dis
caused by the exposure 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.
Tho 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 to dispose of Family
or County Rights for the same.
Persons living at distance wishing to procure the
right make and this Valuable Preparation, can do
So by RENTING FIVE DOLLARS to me, at Raj
eigh, which amount will entitle them to family right
which right shall he sent by mail immediately with the
proper directions to make and use the same. am In
possession of large number of certificates from Ladies
and Gentlemen of high standing, not only in this State
but in Maryland, Virginia and South Carolina; but,
deem it unnecessary fill long Advertisement with
hcm unless requested the article will speak for IT.
SELF and is favoraby known in all the Northern and
Southern States.
aim visit all parts of the State at early day
possible, give the Public opportunity of testing
its value.
JOHN ]. CHRISTOPHER, is my authorized Agent
for this City during my absence.
WESLY WHITAKER, Jr., is the General Travel
ling Agent.
Feeling satisfied by the of this Mixture in my
Family, that it fail please all who try it
invite all to call and see or send in their orders
J. J. RIVALS.
RALEIGH Sent. o. 1881. 94-tf
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Il. HARDING, & Co.

MOULD observe, that, as the season draws on, for
| w Fall and Winter Clothing, they have antcPlsi
the wants Of the people, and would be pleased SHOW
all who may favor them with CALL their assortment
consisting of
Drab, Black, and Blue Beaver Cl0th
OVercOafS and Sacks.
We would call your attention particularly 10 Inc a.
sortment of Overcoats, it embraces every desaOs
and late style. Our PANTS are excellent Fastd0s
as we'll as men of Fashion, can here find something I"
please them let their tastes be various as our ca
and in fact, the only difficulty will be to choose 0n
rather than to find any particular style OF color ~
In the assortment of VESTS, you will find nch w
Velvet Merinos of all colors, Silk, light and dark "a
simere and Valencia, some of them really beautiful
Our furnishing Department is complete and iull s %
hardly deem it necessary for us to enumerale all s
articles comprised under that head You Will hna nS"
ever large assortment of Shirts Drawers Gloves, SUI
penders, Cravats, H'd'k'fs. Socks, Cotton and Menu
Call and examine stock, shall he glad 10 saw"
goods at all times, regardless Of trouble sale % "
sale. E. L. HAHDlnO
Raleigh, Sept 90, 1851. "
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JOSEPH W0LrERING.
IaMllfa cturer and Dealer i'm the fol-

MaMufa CtuFer and Dealer i'm the fol-
lowing Articles, Raleigh, N. c.
STOVES, tin, iron and copper wares guns and pis
Otois OF all sorts POWDER shot, caps, powder TASKS
and shot chargers fine assortment of pocket and table
cutlery the celebrated Pine india steel mortice
locks with white mineral knobs, from 80 cents to g.
improved Tim locks, ew Haven locks, carpenters rim
lock, sliding door lock, peoples lock, best furniture
lock dead lock- novelty lock with mineral knobs, min
eral locks with Japan mounting, mortice locks with
iron bolts and keys mortce locks with white knobs,
rural locks with white mineral knobs, plate locks,
smoke house locks, mortice closet locks with brass
fronts chest locks horse locks fancy tnshe pad locks,
fine patent dropped Japan Padlocks patent dropped pad
lock- rim dro, atches, Bowin'S night latch, improved
bow laches cupboard lock latches, porcelain knobs,
the best ever in this City State, mineral door knobs,
mahogany, and pearl white door knobs, mineral
drawer knobs, furniture knobs, pearl white belpulls,
axle puleys Blake side puleys, wardrobe hooks, fan
cy coat and hat hooks, window springs rim blank shut
ter hinges, A c. Palmers window butts, Clarkes butt
hinges and superior cast butt hinges curtain pins and
handles coffee mills candle sticks, dog collars and
chains, cloth, shoe, and horse brushes.
ALSO, Carpenters, Cooper,s, Timers, and Black
smiths Tools
ALSO, nails. screws, scythe-blades, sheep-shears,
spring balances, pyers spades shovels hoes androns,
pans, vices, pumps, Bucks patent improved cooking,
mechanics in the hardware line
ALSO, full supply of CARRIAGE TRIMMINGS,
such as carriage axej and springs carriage bands pa
tent leather hub bands, power loom lace, enamelied
canvass figured maroon, damask apace, extra fine cam
brio, and fringe. On hand, also full supply OF CAR
| RACES and BUGGIES
S"ohe,house' jail anu osnK LOCKS maze 10 order,
not to be picked broken, and to give salts
faction.
The subscriber is also prepared to execute and all
work in iron STEEL brass "copper" Sc Guns and pistols
made 10 order Also, srainers for Turpentine Distil
| leries.
All orders executed promptly and in the best man.
ner. If the subscriber does not sell lower than
body else and do good work at fair prices, then he viii
| give it up.
Encourage home Industry. Now is the time. Cal
on The subscriber at Raleigh, Wake County. North Car
ollna or send your orders by letter. .
! JOSEPH WOLTERING.
] Raleigh, Sept. H. 1851. 9O-ly.
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To my Friends and Customers in North CaroIina
"AVlNG made arrangements to leave the State a,
IL futthest by the first OF December, and having dis
last eight years,) take pleasure in Recommending him
to those who d naHe stood by long
every g way uDon Ny o. tner confidence and support
Parage others and what say must be Believed.
(being totally disconnected with him in business] a.
ing the very pes! cutter ever He will be ass.
ted by &c" l.. GOuld,a pupil of mine who has been
cutting all ire coats made Tor customers for the
last and has superior that depart
ment. nave lett n the concern all the patterns have
of my customers scattered all the State and thev
may rely upon eeIng as faithfully served having thei
teria.s est srch as would be furnished, were rbe
BUG. present III - propria persona" have laboureC
hard to build up business in North Carolina and desr
that tEesS Who have Ratronsed me should continue I,
nphold my late partner, particularly when assured h.
me that they will be as we'll served as thew were md
the admins ration of Oliver sIt, 8 PRocTER.
Raleigh, October 23d, 1851. iOa
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Prime Green Tea,

l UST Received,
y Also,
Loaf, Crushed, clarified and brown Sugar,
Java, Lagura and Rio Coffee,
Pepper, Allspice, Ginger, Starch, Nutmegs, Cloves
and Mace, Spanish Indigo, har Lead. Powder, Shot
and Percussion Caps, Backing shoe scrubbng. horse
crumb and hearth Brushes. tooth, nail and hair brush
es, cut Nails, finishing and common Brads Swedes
Iron and Steel cotton and wool cards, bellows
brass and cast Irons, Gothic Tenders, shovels and
ongs, Holds, FIRE carriers, Painted and brass bound
Buckets, wire sleeves ,shovels and spades Collins
Augurs, saws, files, chisels cut and mill saws
Broad axes adzs, frying pans wafer and waffle irons,
Knob, pad stock, till and cupboard Locks, hinges,
screws, finishing brads, cut tacks, knives and forks
Pen and pocket knives, scissors and shears,
Iron squares, trace and log chains, wagon boxes,
Tin and Crockery ware.
For sale by ]. BROWN.
Oct IA, 1851. 90
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announce to the public, that
y many ofthe 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 are daily arriving, and they f1atter
they will be prepared to meet the demand
for goods of every description, good terms they
be sold in this market. Thankful for, and
aged by the liberal patronage bestowed upon them
since their connection in business they have veEured
to lay in very heavy stock. to which they invite The
attention of purchasers hoping their efforts to
modate will not fail to please.
The attention of the Ladies is respectfully invited to
the following desirable Dress Goods:
Super Brocade and Chameleon Silks,
Blue, BLK and White WatereG Do,
Blk Gro De Rhine and Italian Do,
Solid and Fancy Lutte String Do,
Brocade Poult De Sol,
Cashmere De Ecosse,
Fig'd Briliantes,
Lupins' French Merinos,
English and German Do,
Solid Paramettas,
Rich Fg'd Paris De LANES,
PLAIN and Fancy Poplins,
BLK Silk Laces,
Deep Silk Frnges,
Paris Kid Gloves.
Buttons and Trimmings,
Scolloped Embr'd Hank'fs,
Swiss, Jackonet, and Tartan Musiins,
Chemsetts, Collars, Undersleeves and Cuffs,
Muslin Bands, Edgings and Insertngs, &C., sc.
w. H. s. R. S. TUCKER.
Raleigh September 1851, ST.
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Important to NIiIIers & Mill Owners.

Important to NIillers & Mill Owners.
INNHE Undersigned would respect fully 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
EOUNG'S IMPROVED PATENT
SMUT AND SCREENING MACHINE.
The only Machine kind that has stood the test and
given satisfaction the public 1t has surpanted every
Smut Machine yet offered in the State or less OF
which has been tax en- down to make room for it. The
public need imposition there some 2SO
Machines running in N c.. and wish to offer other
references than the gentlemen who using them,
whose expectations have been more than realized in
their performance. 1t not only thoroughly cleanses the
Wheat ofsmut but also pures it of all other substances
almost to perfection 1t takes up but feet square
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 OF Wheat 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 eda, at the
Fair of the Maryland Institute, at Baltimore, last Fall
Address the Subscriber South Lowell Mills range
county, N. C.. JNO. A. McMANNEN.
December 81, 1850. l5-n
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THE NOVELTY IRON WORKS.

ITO my old friends and the public generally, am
pleased to say, that am now prepared at my new
Establishment, the Novelty Works to execute in tt
very best manner. Locomotive and Stationary Engines
Saw and Grist Mills Mill Gearing, Machinery of every
description, Iron and Brass Castings in every variety
Screw Cutting, of any desired length and calihre having
the improved machinery for the purpose to he found
North South.
1 employ none but the very best workmen, and ex-
pcct to put out none but the very best work.
The Novelty Works under the exclusive manage
ment of practical Machnist Mr.. H. q. BRUCE, who
has superior Engineer and Machinist IN any
country This establishment erected exclusively
for the benefit of the Citizens of North Carolina, and
them that they need go out of the State
for anything in the above line of business, challenge
the World to produce frIer STEAM ENGINE
better MILL than be purchased at my establish
ment.
am manufacturing several large and small
STEAM ENGINES
for Saw Mills to whirh, and to my facilities for Manu-
featuring them, would respectfully, call the attention
of the public.
All Communications must be postpaid and directed
to SILAS BURNS,
Raleigh,
n. e..
November ID, 1851. A.
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TIHE UNITED STATES POST OFFICE GUIDE.
By Eli Bowen, late of the contract

TT1HE UNITED STATES POST OFFICE GUIDE.
Il By Eli Bowen. late of the contract office, containing
World: 3. Review of the Post Office establishment
the United States: s. An exposition of the scheme
of Distribution. with Country Map of the United States
a. Rates of Inland Postage upon Letters Papers, &c.
with exposition of the Frankng Privileges &C.: S.
Rates of Foreign Postage, Postal Treaties &C.: Mis-
celaneous Statistics &C.: z. List of all Post Offices
in the United States embracing 10000 Offices; 8. All
the Mail Routes in the United States 5000 nume
really arranged: g. List of all the Rail Road Canal and
Steam Boat Routes the United States: TO- The whole
afordng key to facilitate Single Distribution for any
other designated point remote, may be clearly
ascertained !; in one large volume.
For sale at the
North Carolina Bookstore by
HENRY D. TURNER
Raleigh, Jan. 5, 1852. ls-
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will sell on liberal credit, the House and La
fkazA on which 1 live in the Eastern Ward of Tbs
kz City, eigibly situated near the residence Dr.
Josiah o. Watson.
The lot contains about an acre of ground, well and
newly fenced in The house is commodious and new
ly fitted up 1t contains four rooms besides basement
neatly finished for dining room, pantry, &c. &C. Ali
the necessary out-houses, including Kitchen, Smoke
house, Stables. &c, and the best well of water s
dggins," will be found upon the premises. The Gar
vation.
will also sell the Lot adjoining, containing three.
fourths of Acre, less. The Lots will be sold
separately or together, purchasers may desire.
The property cannot fail to please any person, who
wishes highly desirable residence.
For details, terms, &c. apply immediatelytO
THOMAS NJ. OLIVER
Raleigh Dec. s. 1881 IL