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NEW BOOK s.

I IFE and Correspondence of Lord Jeffrey, by Lord
Cockburn, of the Judges ofthe Court of Session
in Scotland.
Annual of Scientific Discovery Year Book Of
Facts in Science and art for 1852.
The Power of Christian Benevolsnce illustrated in
the Life and Labors Of Mary Lyon.
Austria in 1S4S'49, containing full account of the
Revolution in Hungary, and Historical Sketches of the
Austrian Government and Provinces of the Empire by
Wm H. Stiles, Late Charge fairs of the U. s. at
Court of Vienna.
The Constitutions of the several States of the Union
and United States including the Declaration of Inde
pcndence and articles of Confederation.
Horseshoe Robinson, tale of the tory ascendency.
by Jno P Kennedy, author of the &c Swallow Barn.
vol. vo., unfor m with the Swallow Barn.
Courtesy, Manners and Habits, by George Winfred
Hervey.
Works of Daniel Webster, vols
The Works of Stephen DIN, D. D., LID, Late Pre-
siden OF the Wesleyan University, containing Sermons
and Sketches
Hand Book ofthe English language, by R. G. Latham
NJ. D., F. R. S.
Queechy, by the author of the Wide, Wide World. >
Pyrmhurst, his Wanderngs and ways OF thinking. by
Donald Mcleod.
Romanism at Home Krwan's Letters to Chief Justice
fancy. Braces Hungary in 1851.
Lady Pfefers voyage round The World
Norris's Hand Book for Locomotive Engineers and
Machnsts. Poems by Matilda.
Ban GauthieI's Book of Ballads
For sale by
W. 7. PoMERoY.
Ra1eiuh lima
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NORTH CAROLINA
MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY,
r A l. E 1 6 H, N. C.

RIA l. E H, N. G.
TTNHIS Company has been in successful operation for
more than five years, and continues to take risks
upon all classes of property in the State Except Steam
Mills and Turpentine Dstileries upon favorable terms
Its Policies cover property amounting to $4,000
900, large portion of which is in country risks and
its present capital nearly Six Hundred Thousand Dol
lars, in bonds properly secured.
The average of Insurance upon the plan of this
Company has been less than third of per cent
per all grades of property embraced In its ope
rations.
The following persons have been elected Directors
and Officers of this Company for the present year
Directors:
Jos. G. B. Roulhac, c. w. D. Hutchings, Richard
smith, John Primrose, Henry d. Turner s. W. Whit
ing, Il. H. Selby of Raleigh; Geo. MCNEIL, Fayette-
vile, Joshua G. Wright, Wilmington, Jas. E. Hoy
Washington, James Sloan, Greensborough, John Cox,
Edenton Joshua Boner, Salem, Joseph H. Pool,
Elizabeth City, Michael Brown, Salisbury, Alexander
MITCHELL Newbern, w. N. H. Smith, Murfreesborough
4. B. Williams Charlotte, John B. Barrett, Milton, and
H. T. Sunny, Asheville
All Directors authorized to receive applications
OFFICERS OF THE COMPANY
J. G. B. Rouhac, President,
Henry d. Turner, Vice President,
Richard Smith, Treasurer,
]. e. Partridge, Secretary,
John H. Bryan, Attorney,
! ]. Hersman, General Agent.
S 5s s H s$;;S Committee
All Recommendations in reference to insurance should
| lie addressed to the Secretary, post paid.
J. G. PARTRIDGE, Sec'y
! Raleigh June 81, 1852. 81
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STEAMSHIP LINE.

Between New York and Norfolk, Va
Petersburg, and Richmond
Eask%A TWO splendid new Steam Ships, built
e1nress1V for the route, running.
Steamship CITY OF RICHMOND q. MITCHELL
And Steamship CITY OF NORFOLK James Post,
Commander. I'M c
One of which leaves New York every Thursday, from
Pier g. East River, at P. NJ. Returning from Rlch-
mond and City Point Friday, and Norfolk on Satur-
day of every week.
These vessels thorough Sea Steamers, very 1as'
and have splendid accommodations for passengers.
Cabin Passage and Found:
Between New York and Norfolk 81 W
Do. do. and City Point or Richmond w
Steerage, do. do. DO. OO
DO do. do. Norfolk, w
FREIGHT from New York to Richmond 6 cts. per loot
Do to Petersburg and Norfolk cts per foot
This is as expeditions the cheapest and most pleasant
route passengers can take to go to New Y ork
Insurance by these vessels is much lower than by
sailing vessels.
JOSIAH WILLS Norfolk.
THOMAS BRANCH, Petersburg.
ALFRED S. LEE, Richmond,
MAILER & LORD,
los Wall Street, NeU York.
April 7, 1852. 43-6m.
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nEAruER EoR sPRING SALES,

At Wholesale and Retail. /
wv respectfully inform our 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 as low as any
other establishment South of New York. and for less
r;ce than thew can be had there expenses OF av
Cling freight, &C., considered. 49,
All of our purchases having been made from the I'M
or,ers and Manufacturers by the whole or pack
age and the advantage of receiving Leather regularly
from our own Tannery places it in our power to sell
Goods as above stated Those who wish to buy cannot
lose by giving our stock examination, and we believe
we shall be able please both to price and quality
Below we enumerate of the leading articles VIZ
20 dozen of Crawfords Calf Skins (thls maker mad
the premium awarded to him at the Worlds r air
held in London in 1879
40 doz French Skins, best quality,
40 American Calf Skins,
80 Lining and Binding Skins,
10 r." Morocco Skins,
500 Sides Oak Tanned and Hemlock Sole Leather'
so Band Leather,
Lasts, Boot-Trees, Shoe and Boot Makers TOOLS Oh
every kind, Tanners and e.: urricr's Tools
Also, Sewed Brogans of our own manufacture, war
ronted give satisfaction and many other articles too
numerous mention, at No 81 Old street. opposite b.
p Harrison's Saddlery. F. A. d X. II. FORD,
NIB. We pay the highest price IN cash for Green
and Dried Hides delivered to at our Store
Petersburg, May 5, 1852. 52-t.
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DOPULAR library OF the best authors, books which
quicken the intelligence of youth, delight age, de-
corate prosperity, shelter and soace in adversely
bring enjoyment home, berend OF doors, pass
the night with travel with go into the country
with us.-Cicero.
/. Essays from the London Times, collection ofper-
sonal and historical Sketches. 2. The Yeowrush
Papers, by w. M. Thackeray. 3. The Maiden and
Married Life of Mary Powell afterwards Mistress Mil
Ton. 4, s. Travels in rartary. Thibet, and China, in
ls44-'45, by M. Hue, Missionary Priest, 2 vols. 6
Gaieties and GRANTEES, by Horace Smith, of the
Authors of the '' Rejected Addresses z, 8. The
Paris Sketch Book, by W. NJ Thackeray, 2 vols Svo.
9, 10. Little Pedlington and the Pedlngtonans by
John Poole, Author of's Paul Pry.''
For sale at the North c arolna Book Store by
HENRY D. TURNER,
Raleigh, May 2lst. 1852. So
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MILTON FACTORY AND MILL.

B: BARRETT & ]. D. NEWSOM, Having
81 purchased Mr.. Thomas w. Holden's interest in
the Milton Cotton Factory and Mills Lands, Teuements,
and debts due the Firm Barrett, Newsom & Holden,
will continue the Manufacturing and Milling business.
They now putting in operation set of Wooden
Machinery, for the purpose of manufacturing
W'OOk Len" q OODS,
and will also have two good CARDING MACHINES
order the ensuing season. which will only afford
market for the sale of Wool but enable planters get
Domestic WOOlens, Cotton Goods,
and also Wool Rolls of the first quality
They have in their employment the most experienced
mechanics and will endeavo to merit public patronage
BARRETT s. NEWSOM.
Milton. March rs, 1851. 4l-tf
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N0VELTY WORKS.
WEST ST., RALEIGH, NoRTH-CAROLINA,
s11As BURNS. 1@W PROPRIETOR,
BUILDER
steam ENGINES & General Machinist.

HE above establishment has been in successful oper
alton about year, and has turned of the
best STEAM ENGINES and SAW MILLS that have
ever operated in this any other State.
Orders solicited for Steam Engines and Saw Mills,
Mill Gearing and Machinery of every description to be
completed during the Summer and Fall. The improved
condition of the Raleigh and CASTOR Rail Road will en-
able fill with dispatch and punctuay all orders
after the LIST of July.
The following certificate will show the character of the
work executed at the above Works:
AUBRr, Cumberland May Is, 1852.
Mr.. SILAs BURNS,
Dear Sir: Our Engine and Mills made at
your shops, have been work nearly two months and
fully expectations. The ENGINE, as to FINISH
and STRENGTH, PERFORMANCE and DURABILITY, is in
feror in the State of the class made here
or elsewhere. The Mills with a smoothness and
speed truly astonishing. In ordinary saving cut IN
a sized log, foot in 81 seconds OF Is feet per
minute w have run, however, through an S feet log
in SO the of 80 feet per minute, ty
running the top speed fully believe we can cut 40
feet per minute The only objection we have heard
urged is it takes many hands haul up logs and
carry away lumber. Yours, &C.,
| JONES & BARBEE.
| June 2, 1852. So
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COMPREHENSIVE.

THE undersigned having this day formed a. 'V coy
nership for the purpose of conducting ine TIL II,
DICTIONARY BUSINESS in all its bFan G 70 s,nJ
business will be carried at the old stana " rk
H. Marks, and will be known under the hrh anu GTJ
Manufacture and keep constantly on hand the Des
purest Candies of every quality and favor and . T
regularly supplied with the finest imported and .o,ns
Cigars and the choicest Fruits in their proper mr the
Having made more extensive arrangement; N Ne en-.
manufacture of Steam Refined Candies, they WIZ
abled to furnish much larger quantities. anu P'
may rely upon getting it with despatch. ,,a racks
Ali orders for goods will be thankfully received Ens
in the best manner, and sent to any part oil TIC
States. nyS
VIM. A. MAKh0 e,
Petersburg, August IL, 1852. p'~
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HENRY KIEM'S

HENRY KIEMS
North of Yarbrough's and opposite Lawrences Hotel
RALEIGH, n. G.
USI RECEIVED and for sale at the lowest cash
u prices, the following articles to-wit:
Barrels of Mackere!,
do. New Lard,
do Irish Potatoes,
do. Assorted Crackers,
do. Puverized Sugar,
do Clarified do
do Crushed do
500 lbs Goshen Butter
500 Cheese,
Rio, Laguira, and Java Coffee,
Sperm, Adamantine and Tallow Candles
5000 Black Principe Cegars, Regalia, Havana,
&c. &c. &c. &c.
January 2, 1852. ls-tf
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Goa REWARD. Runaway from the Subscri-
wv Der, In the early part of May last Mulatto
Boy, by the of LEWIS. He is about twenty
DID, has small his right cheek has straight
hair, when spoken to has down look is about five feet
ten inches high. The only clothing recoleced that he
took away with him a checked coat
have understood he has been seen some where on
the Central Rail Road and think it probable he passes
for free man, and has by some procured free
papers. will give the above reward of twenty-five dol
lars to any person who will deliver him to me- or secure
him in any Jail SO that get him again
JOSHUA Pr. RRY.
Franklin County, N c. ooo
July l6, 1852, '-"o"'
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FHNHE subscriber respectfully his custo-
i mers and Town friends, that he has removed from
the Depot to Locust shade, opposite the Capitol.
Thankful for past favors he atters himself that the pub
lie will encourage him at his stand with the same
confidence as shown him heretofore wherefrom he
pledges himself that the prices and qualities of his goods
shall prove satisfactory to all that will honor him
call.
He keeps constantly hand fine assortment of
FAMILY GROCERIES, as we'll as CONTEMPORARIES
CIGARS, FRCITs, NUTs, and a choice selection of
FANCY ARTICLES and CRocKEkY WARE.
FIR. MAILER.
Raleigh, June 9th, 1852 62-
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August 2lst, 1852.
NEEDICAL EMIT OF

M HAMPDEN SYDNEY COLLEGE, RICH
NIOND, VA. The fifteenth annual course of Lectures
in dissatisfaction will commence on Monday, the llth
of October and continue until the ensuing March.
R. l.. BoHANNAN, NJ D., Professor Of Obstetrics
and Diseases of Women and Children.
l.. w. CHAMBERLAYNE, NJ. D., Professor, of Mat
terra Medica and Therapeutics.
s. MAUPIN, NJ. D., Professor of Chemistry and
Pharmacy.
CHAs. BELL GIBSON, NJ. D, Professor of Surgery
and Surgical Anatomy.
CARTER P. JOHNSON, NJ. D., Professor Of Anatomy
and Physiology.
DAVID H. TUCKER, NJ. D, Professorof the Theory
and Practice OF Medicine.
The study of Practical Anatomy may be prosecuted
with the ample facilities, and at inconside rable
expense.
Clinical Lectures regularly given at the College
Inirma-; and Richmond Almshouse.
The Infrmary. under the same roof with the College,
and subject to the entire control of the Faculty IS at
all times we'll filled with Medical and Surgical cases,
and furnishes peculiar facilities Tor clinical instruction
Many Surgical operations performed in presence o.
the class and the students being freely admitted to the
Wards, enjoy under the guidance of the Professors,
unusual opportunities for Becoming familiar with the
symptoms diagnosis and treatment of disease
(aggregate) SiOo Demonstrators fee $40; Graduation
lee $25.
The price of board including fuel, lights and servants
attendance 10 usually So to 50 per week.
The Catalogue, &C., containing fuller information
the nst tuition, will be forwarded to those
applying for it, celtic enquiries will be answered
by letter. S. MAUPIN, M. D.
Dean OF the Faculty.
Richmond, July l3, 1852. 73-$5er.
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Baltimore Piano Manufa Glory.
Ineportunt Inprouenlent.-Etastic Universal Touch
"ISE & BROTHER, Manufacturers of Boudoir
w Square and Grand Pianos request those wanting
frsrate Irstrument-one that Ladies' perform on
with the greatest possible advantage that is chaste
STYLE supcrlative touch and tone, that will stand in
concert une and last life time, to call and see for
themselves sample Instrument at the Agents office
DR.. w. R. SCOTS.
These Instruments in general use in the CITY
among the first critics of and science and to when
have the honor of referring See the manufacturers
circulars, which may he obtained of the Agent All In
stru ments warranted five years.
J. ]. WISE & BRO. .r.
DR.. w. r. SCOTT, Agent.
Raleigh, Jan. II, 1850. 2O-sm.
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DRoCEEDINGs and Debates of the Convention of
North Carolina. called to amend the Constitution of
the State which assembled at Raleigh June 4th, 1885,
To which subjoined the Convention Act, and the
Amendments the Constitution together with the votes
of tho People. Also the Journals of the n c. Conven-
ton. For Sale at the N. G. Bookstore BY
H. p. TURNER.
Raleigh, June Path, 1859. e7-
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CONTAINING the Statutes and Common Law o
titus State, together with the decisions of the Su-
preme Court, and all the forms,
SC, sc.
Intended as a safe Guide to Executors andAdminis.
traitors.
With which is necessarily connected the kindred sub
jects of Wills Legacies, Dover and other Provisions
for Widows Distribution of Estate, Descent of Land,
Partition, Guardianship, &C., by Benjamin Swain
For sale at the North Carolina Book Store by
H. D. TURNER
Nav l3 1852; 81
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General Agency and Commission
Business.

FTNHE Subscribers have this day entered into copar
i nership under the style of WHITAKER, WHITFIELD
& Co., for the purpose of doing general agency and
commission business and in offering their services to the
public in that capacity they fatter themselves that they
will be able to give satisfaction all those who may
sign any goods wares, merchandise country produce
to tn en- either to sell commission forward. As it
will be greatest aim to please pledge ourselves
to spare pains in giving general satisfaction. They
respectfully solicit the patronage of their friends and the
public generally. The store is No. 5, North Water ST.
Dickinson's Fi'c-proof building, Wilmington, N. c
JOHN r. whitaker,
JAMES w. WHITFIELD,
A. A. B. BOUTHALL.
REFEnESCEs:-John Dawson, Potter & Kidder, o.
G. Parsley, Samuel Beery & Sons, G. R. French, and
Ellis & Mitchell.
Wilmington, Jan. 90, 1852. 26-tf.
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From Raleigh to Norfolk.

A line of hacks will leave SlcISes
@kka1SRHs on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fri
1&& days, on the arrival of the train from
Raleigh and arrive Weldon in time for the cars Of
the Seaboard and Roanoke Railroad and will leave Wei
The core for Raleigh Fare through from Raleigh to
Portsmouth, So. Through tickets can be obtained Of
the AGENT here and at Norfolk and also of the Railroad
Agents. w. H. fGF| IN, nSe"'
Raleigh, August 10, 1852. H-5m.
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GREAT EXCITEMENT.

TT YOU WANT TO SAVE A COUPLE HUN
DRED DOLLARS, send on your orders tor
TMr,,cntfre Stills cans, firms, ard H'Orris:
Also Brandy Stills, and any kind of Copper work,
Brass Machinery, &C.
The prices of StiII-caps, Arms and Worms, are as
follows: By the pound 81 cents; or by contract,
barrel StiII-cap Arms and Worms, $500
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All work will be warranted for 10 months fire and
burning excepted His work will also be delivered within
fifty miles of Raleigh at the shortest notice and II fail
deliver Stills in the time agreed upon, will forfeit IS
for each day lost, to the purchaser
JOSEPH WOLTERING.
Raleigh, Sept IL, 1851. 90-y.
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Notice---D1rect Importation,

NOtiee.--Direct Importation ,ds
WE have just finished taking our InVe"'O''
w summer season, and find as follows I;cb sbout
A number of notes and accounts due Us II.t;trlgb
be settled up 10 LIST July and to when We
call the attention of those interested
Also, we'll assorted stock OF
China Ware and Earthen"; ",a
TO which we will be rec ewing large additions hi
month Of August and to which we especially VII
attention of Merchants, Those passing USTrcbf
ming,on on their way North would do wen Jfsrmh|
their stocks of Crockery from US, as we are ae'"
q offer Inducements over Northern importer
~ 0-AS' McRAE s. HAhh1I-
Wilmington. July "a, 1852.
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GENERAL AGENCY.

k\HE undersigned offers his services Agent for the
transaction of any business in the City of Raleigh
at the Public departments, the Banks Insurance Off
ces &c.
He may be found at the Office of the Secretary of
State All letters addressed to him will be promptly at
tended to, and his charges will be moderate and sltis
factory. RUFUS H. PAGE
REFERENCES;
Gov. D. s. Reid, VIM. Hill, Sec'y. State, D. w Courts
Pub. Treas. VIM. ]. Clarke, Comp't. of State,
B. Freeman, Clerb Sup Court, Geo. w. Mordecai
Prest. Of Bank IF The State, VIM. H. JONES' Cash'r
Bank Of Cape Fecf, w. w. Vass, Treas r. d G..
f. r.
Raleigh. Dec, le, 1851. lift
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EDMOND p. GAINES PATENT CIRCULAR CoNcAyE
Mill Dress.
TENHE Subscriber would inform the public that he
has purchased the rights to sell this PATENT in
the State of North Carolina and would say to those who
wish to avail themselves OF this great Improvement. that
he is ready to put upon Mill Burs and Corn Stones,
this New PATENT DRESS.
For further information address the subscriber at
South Lowell Orange County, NJ c., who will full nish
Drafts, specifications and all the information necessary
TO use this Improvement The advantage OF this patent
is facilitate the grinding and improve the -four or
meal.
1t is warranted TO grind double as fast the common
dress. aud that have it in certify three times
as fast. JAMES II. WRITTEN.
July 81 1852. 92S-lOt.wpd.
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Important to MiAerS & Mill Owners.
'NNHE 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.
The only Machine othe kind that has stood the
given satisfaction to the public 1t has surpanted
Smut Machine yet offered in the State less Of
which has been taken down to make room for it, The
public need no imposition there some $50
Machines running in N. c.. and wish to offer other
references than the gentlemen who using them
whose expectations have been than realized in
their performance. 1t not only thoroughly cieanses the
Wheat ofsmu but also of all other substances,
almost to perfection 1t takes up but feet square
the MILL and requires but little power. Ills warranted
for five years against breaking or wearing out, and also
to retain its cleaning qualities for that time.
There are number of these Machines through which
900 bushels of Wheat have been cleaned, and they
have never been out of order one day.
There was awarded to it the Premium at the Maryland
State Fair, and Premium with Silver Medal, at the
Fair of the Maryland Institute, Baltimore, last Fall
Address the Subscriber at South Lowell Mills, Orange
county, N. C.. JOHN A McMANNEN.
December 2I, 1850. I5-tf.
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have had this Dress put upon my Corn Stones, and
can the public that it is decidedly Great I'M
provemeat, both in speed and the quality of the meal.
j. A. MCMANNEN.