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1AUR1NRUReH HIGH SCHOOL.


TIME undersigned Committee will receive applications
for Principal Teacher to take charge of the above
institution The buildings, which spacious and con-
venien are situated in healthy and pleasant neghbor
hood and will be prepared for the reception of Teacher
and Students early in July next when the institution Is
expected to go into operation.
'.Laurinburgh High School, is gotten up by joint
stock company who intend making it, what its name inn
ports High Schoo" of the first order, in which boys
can get thorough and complete English and Classical
education in the country without going to College, or
should they have the and the inclination to do so
they will be we'll prepared to enter College far advanced
consequently none will be expected to apply who may
be fully qualified conduct such school, Is also
indispensable that the Teacher shall be gentleman not
only of the necessary scholastic for
ton of youth, also of undoubed moral and religious
demeanor. A gentleman of small family. of some ex-
perience teaching would be preferred who might board
of the Students and enjoy the queness and retire.
ment of his fresde, in q large and commodlous
house specially prepared far that purpose. salary OF
at least Eight Hundred Dollars will be secured to him
the year divided into Sessions of five months
each.
The selection Of Principal from among the applicants
will be made the 18th of June next Immediately at
ter which the successful will be Notified and arrange
ments made that the institution will into operation as
early in July practicable.
By addressing either of the undersigned Laurel Hill
or Springfield Post Office and further information desir-
ed in regard to the premises will he promptly given.
DUNCAN McLAURIN,
| JOHN c. McLAURIN, : Com.
DANIEL G. McINTYRE,)
| Laurinhurgh, May 8, 1852. 5E5t
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MASONIC INSTITU L E,
GoruuH.p mfnu n q.

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 humbu5 the community by pre-
tending to what we not If liberal expenditures oil
labor and money avail to place our Institution on an
eminence that few can boast, shall be done. One SEES
sion has Just closed and highest expectations have
been more than accomplished.
EDIFIcE, Ere.
The Edifce is large brick building comprising
apartments the largest of which is used for the School
Room and will accommodate 81 Students each one pov-
ded with chair and DESK The other appropria-
ted to Rotations the Library, Museum, Laboratory
and Principals Study the yard is astefuy enclosed,
and is adorned with Is flower mounds of various sizes
which cultivated by the young gentlemen i'll the hours
of recreation.
LABORATORY, Library. Ere.
The Lodge has ordered from Boston superior set of
Philosophical and Chemical apparatus to cost not less than
$500. Lectures will be given in the Laboratory before
all the students during November. A LIBRARY OF up
wards of 600 vos the greater part of which are new
books, will be opened weekly for the benefit Of the stu
dents. Our MUSEUM cases already show above 400
different neurological and geological specimens Lee
in mineralogy and geology will be delivered in Oc
tober.
SESSION, TERMS, Ere.
The next session will open, June Goth, and continue
81 weeks Terms per Scholastic ucar in the lowest
branches of English, $l4 in the advanced 500
and the classics $50 Several of our hest families have
opened boarding houses and will furnish excellent board
washing fuel lights, rooms and servants attentions for
Sc per month. Germanton is located in high region
of country and is very healthy.
INsrRUcrIoN, GOVERNMENT, ETC.
The Principal, with assistants, compose the board of
Instruction. Young men, from the superior advantages
afforded them for acquiring accomplished education,
be prepared for the higher classes in the best Collie
ges, either North or South. Perhaps Institution can
exhibit perfect system and regularity both in and
out of school than and what renders the organi-
zaon complete, the students vie with each other in
preserving it unbroken.
All communications should be addressed to the Rev.
G. M. EvERHART, the Principal.
Germanton, n c. April IA, 1852, 9l6-w2m.
ISAAC S. GIBSON,
Master of the LOdge
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PETERSBURG CLOTHING BAZAAR.

VHNHE subscribers having purchased the entire inter
II est of N. Perry in the above celebrated establish
respectfully announce to the citizens of North
Carolina that they intend to relax effort to retain the
liberal patronage heretofore received from the numer-
customers of the Bazaar in the Old North State
Manufacturing do all our own clothing, and one
of the firm being constantly in the Market thus having
facilities for purchasing cloths cassameres, Sc at
first hands, and consequently at the lowest rates. we are
enabled compete in prices with Northern houses
while garments in point of style and workmanship
exceled those of other house in the State
is unnecessary to enumerate the articles of which
stock composed suffice it to that in our rooms
may be found every thing pertaining to mems wear,
and furnishing goods of the style and in
great variety.
Our Custom Department.,
Is constantly supplied with the most desirable goods.
and those preferng their garments made TO ORDER
here find large assortment to select FROM and with
efficient force of workmen can get up single gar
entire suit at very short notice good tit
and perfect satisfaction guaranteed in every instance
Our Wholesale Rooms.
Merchants visiting the City should not fail to look
through stock, we have opened an exclusive
Wholesale Room, and manufacture largely, expressly
for this branch of our trade.
A. s. SHAFER & CO.,
(Successors to N. PERRY
Petersburg, Virginia, May 9Th, 1852. 81
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important to Millers & Mill Owners.
ME Undersigned would respectfully inform those
engaged in the Milling Business in n. C. that he
keeps constantly on hand and will supply the shortest
notice, that almost invaluable article
YOUNG'S IMPROVED PATENT
SMUT AND SCREENING MACHINE.
only Machine of the kind that the and
gwen satisfaction to the public 1t has surpanted every
smut Machine yet offered in the State less Of
WhIch'has been taken down to make tor it. The
Raoc need lear no imposition, there $50
Macnines running in N c.; and wish offer no other
references than the gentlemen who using Them
whose expectations have been than realized in
performance 1t not only thoroughly ceanses the
wheat OF smut but also puri all other
almost to perfection 1t takes up but feet square IN
me MIL. and requires but little power. 1t is warranted
nve years against breaking wearing OUT also
10 retain Its cleaning qualities for that time
% mere are number of these Machines through which
iVO'oou bushels OF Wheat have been cleaned and thew
nave never been out of order day.
mere was awarded to it the Premium the Maryland
STATE fair, and Premium with Silver Medal at the
al OF the MARYLAND Institute, al Baltimere last Fall
county, N. C. JOHN A. McMANNEN
December 81, 1885, Is-tf
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LEATHER FOR SPRING SALES,

At Wholesale and Retail.
WE 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 rav-
cling, freight. &C., considered.
All of purchases having been made from the I'M
porters and Manufacturers by the whole pack
age and the advantage of receiving Leather regularly
from own Tannery, places in our power to sell
Goods above stated Those who wish to buy cannot
lose by giving stock examination and we believe
shall be able to please, both to price and quality
Below enumerate of the leading articles viz
20 dozen of sCrawford's Calf Skins Qhis 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 4" 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 our own manufacture, war
ronted give satisfaction, and many other articles, too
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 US at our Store.
Petersburg, May 6, 1852. 52-tf
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New Work.

4 MANUAL Hebrew Grammar, with Vocabulary
n of Roots, Nouns and particles of Common occur
epce for the of beginners by JAMES SE11As 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 Unon and he is without doubt the best
teacher of the Hebrew language. Before the publication
of his grammar, it almost impossible to acquire
CORRECT knowledge of that ancient language in which
Moses and the Prophets wrote but has been through
his ingenuity and industry smplifed that may
be mastered more readily than haps any language in
the civilized world The Biblical Student is laid under
many obligations Professor Sexas for his full and easy
access to the rich treasures of revealed wisdom.
For sale by
W.. POMEROY.
Raleigh, April 9th, 1852. Al
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General Agency and Commission
Business.

TNHE Subscribers have this day entered into copart-
i nershiP under the style of WHITAKER, WHIrFiELD
Co., for the purpose of doing general agency and
public in that capacity they faer themselves that they
will be able to give satisfaction all those who may
sign any goods wares, merchandise country produce
to them 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 3, North Water ST.
Dickinson's FiIe-proof building, Wilmington, n
JOHN R. whitaker,
JAMES w. WHITFIELD
A. A. B. BOUTHALI
REFERENcEs:-John Dawson. Potter & Kidder, o.
U: Parsley, Samuel Berry & Sons, G. X. French and
Ellis & Mitchell.
Wilmington Jan. 30, 1852. 26-tf
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Valuable Property for Sale i'm tbo
CITY OF RALEIGH

I OFFER for sale my House and Lot, situated in ,bo
Il Eastern Ward, the residence of DR.. Josiah n
Watson, containing acre, more or less. This s,no
ton is capable of being made of the most desirable
residences in the City, and although better improved
than most any residence in Raleigh, yet with very
little outlay of money, could be made one of the pas
read OFF, own about three-foarths of an acre If
ground adjoining which added to it would make it su
GENTLY capacious for gentleman Of talents and plqs
ure to perambuate in the shades of evening, nhae
the sweet scented zphrs listen to the song of the night
upon the BEAMS or he may view the sarry decked
heavens" and mediate upon the science of Astronomy
Persons wishing to purchase will make application to
RICHARD P. FINCH, Esq, who is my AGENT and empOw
cred to make sale. deem any further description un
necessary as will purchase without first examn
ing the premises. GEORGE L. GOULD resides on the lot
and will take pleasure in showing the house. lot and i'm
provements. THOMAS NJ. OLIVER
April 25th, 1852. 43-G.
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PIANOS!

NIOW receiving at the North Carolina Music Store
y splendid assortment of Pianos from the celebra-
led Factory of Knabe & Gaehle, Baltimore, who re-
;eved the first Premiums three years in succession,
ls4s, ls49 and $780, at their annual Exhibition of the
State of Maryland.
Comprising 81 Octaues, Either Rosewood Muhog
any, Built IN Entire Iron Frame.
GRAND PIANo, in a modern style, handsome
wood, $3.50
!" L" with carved ornaments, from
$1,000 1000
se .73,s PIANO. splendid caring orna%sntsd
Il" 6 Gothic
style, 8, 400
, g., square cor. case, ogee Tablets,
round ornam'd with
Ds'" ''"!'' plain finish. S SO
!" hollow cornered case, ogee
Tablets, scroll stand, S, $50
square cor. case, Goth. pattern
g hollow e plain Tablet,
and n oot0ss al legs, "7-s, ss5
Comprising 81 OctaUes, entire Iron Frame
fashionable style case, orna-
mented with mouldings, $50
&c" hollow cornered case, and cor
nered ogee legs, 2sC
square cornered case, gothic
Tablets, legs to match, 2SC
Comprising Octaves, Iron Plate and Bar.
hollow cornered case on a scroll
stand [Draocing, No. 81 27:
legs, .25l
&c square " fancy Ia
| blet, legs to match, 25
| " " &c plain &c %
Drawings of the above numbers can be see 4 at tn
Music Store, or when desired any number can be sen
! to persons wishing to examine.
DRAWING AND PAINTING.
! Bristol Board Ihums inte Roam
Fabers Pencils, Tinted drawing paper, Canvass in tn
piece and on stretchers various Sizes Paints Oils, Va
nsh Brushes. Paletts Palett knives, Paett cups MAJ
sticks black and white Crayons SC &c. in short ev
ry thing necessary for these tasteful and beautiful
complishments.
Piano Covers. Gutta Percha figured and plain line
with cloth In order to the Piano against the damn
ness of the atmosphere and splendid article.
choice selection of new and popular Music this da
received. and for sale by K. w. PETERSILIA.
Raleigh. January 5th, 1852. ls-
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6 Eagle Hotel" Chapel Hin 60, =

6 Eagle HOteI,'' Chapel Hin fo-o-
TNHE Proprietress of this we'll known ona SALE
establishment, having realized suician. PfOhtabe
warrant her in resuming the quiet of income to
fers to the public generally the opportpptn a, ne me- Of
for its advantages iV OF bidding
The citizens of the State are so well .oo...
the advantages of its position that bn with
necessary to complete their informA,on remarks are
The Hotel itself possesses all the reon;
and comfort which its purchasers can 6esr OF room
PacIty for the accommodation of one hnnSr, mas ca
boarders and the recent and rapid growth oS ana nifty
verslty adjacent makes it an easy materto ns Uni
or even greater number of students. F'''sSS such
IN addition to this, the frequent travel tbrorob ~,
ell Hlli gives the HOTEL (being the only one in
transient custom equal to any in the State pace
Inc lots and stables adjoining are extensive on5o,.
modlous' and the country supplies ahundG
anu u, on profitable terms much of its provisions
Inc terms of sale require one third of the nr;,o
be PAID on taking possession note with safe
ana ume OF payment suited to the convenenoa ~ NY
purchaser are the reasonable demands for tb H
der. AOi TIE remain
1t further information be desired concerD;-,o a. .
ducements to purchase the President of the IIn;va
or any other resident of the village will furnish #
Possession can be obtained at any time aftar Il.
of May. Apply to ANNE s, HTT III 1,g IS
Chapel Hill, N. e. Feb. 81, 1851. 90
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CO-PARTNERSHIP.

THE subscribers have this day formed co-Partnet
i ship, under the name 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 CON-
pete aohosae and retail stock of Crockery and Farm
Ing Implements, to which they invite the attention
merchants and othera.
Being IMPORTERS, we feel confident we can sell
articles in our line favorable terms and OF as gov
quality. as can he purchased in the United States
ALEX McRAE, Jr.,
N. T. HARRISS.
Wilmington, Oct. |, 1851. VI"
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Important LnprOvenent.-ELastic Universal Touch
"ISE & BROTHER, Manufacturers of Boudor
w Square and Grand Pianos, request those wanting
hrsrate IEstrument-one that Ladies' perform on
with the greatest possible advantage that is chase of
style, of suPeratve touch and tone, that will stand in
concert tune and last life time, call and see for
themselves sample Instrument at the Agents Office
DIR. w. r. Scotts.
These Instruments in general use in the City
among the first critics of and science and to whom
we 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.
DR.. w. r. SCOTT, Agent.
Raleigh, Jan. IL, 1850. 2O-6m
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Fifteen Dollars Reward.

runaway from the subscriber about the 18th nj I
AOmy negro man Washington. dark colored 27 wears
years old, feet or inches high, weight rs or 80
pounds, long lmbs-his right ANGLE bends outward
whica makes him hop when walking, caused by a hurt
when very young, good front teeth. Had on When he
left, brown wooden coat. He may alter his name and
try TO pass as free man. will give the above reward
10 any person who will deliver him to me- living in
Granville county, four miles South of Wilton or ten
dollars to conhne him in any Jail that can get him
Address me New Light P. o., Wake county N. C,
March 27, 1852 al tc
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COPARTNERSHIP

"AVING formed Copartnership with Mr.. A. ].
HPARTIN, the concern of H. o. GILL, will from
this day be changed to the and style Of PARTlN
& GILL, who solicit examination of all wishing
ces in their line, feeling assured hay have facilities
purchasing their stock TO great advant se they
oe o aoo tn wSo
disposed to favor them with their patronage.
ANDREW J. PARTIN,
HENRY o. GILL.
H. O. Gill in forming Copartnership with Mr.. A.
Par:n desires tender his sincere thanks 10 the pub
lie for the encouragement which he has literally
ceIved during the past two months, and hopes by unr
ing zeal and strict attention to business to merit a
still larger potion of the trade for the
Raleigh, Jan. 81, 1852. "a
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THE NOVELTY IRON wopro

'NO my old friends and the public rsno.sM MN'
pleased to say, that am now prepared fa.ly' am
Establishment the Novelty Works, to eTas at my new
aed G.s M % and EnPt
DESCRIPTION, Iron and Brass Castings in OF every
cre" Cutting, of any desired length and caIh variety
North South. f"Pose lob founI
.at employ en- none but the very best wOrkmen, On,
Pect to put out none but the very best WORT and
The Novelty Works are under the cxcIna;u
ment OF practical Machinis Mr. H. G. manage.
has no superior as an Engineer and Mach;n;CE who
country. This establishment was erac+od S' In any
for the benefit of the Citizens of North C exclusively
can assure them that they need not 90 omt and
for anything in the above line of business the State
the World to produce finer STEAM challenge
better MILL than can be purchased at NV ora
ment. NY establish.
am now manufacturing several large and sn.uo
Engines for Saw Mills to which, and 70 r1 Steam
for manufacturing them would respecGnnyy facilities
attention of the public Uly' Call the
All Communications must be POSTPAID On,
Sl.AS BURNS, "sSed
Raleigh,
November IA, 1851. NC.
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PIANO EORTER.

WE Ladies respectfully invited to call and ex
anime new and varied assortment of rich and equal
Toned Piano Fortes. made by the best Manufacturers N
the United States, (Bonnell, Davis & Coz We cba
ienge competition.
TURNER'S N. c. BOOK STORE
P.S. Also fine lot of Piano Stools and the i.tas.
assortment of Sheet Music, the most If
the day. "a
Raleigh. Jan. IS, 1851. 90
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Greensboro Mutual Insurance Co.
PURSUANT to an Act of Incorporation, Company
has been formed under the name 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 and Treasurer.
C. P. MENDENHALL, attorney.
JOHN A. MEBANE,)
WIN. s. RANKIN,
DIREcroRs.
James Sloan, w. J. Mcdonnell, William 8. Rankin,
Jed. H. Lindsay, Shubal G. Coffin, William H. Reece,
Tyre Glenn, John B. Mebane, Andrew Weaherly, c.
P. Mendenhall 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
nture, 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
is 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 to its members; stronger
argument be produced in their favor, than the
dence which they receive from the entire community,
where such Companies in successful operation.
Any information respecting the principles of the Com
pany will cheerfuly furnished by the Secretary,
any of its Agents. PETER ADAMS, Secy.
The Subscriber, having been appointed Agent will
receive applications and make effect Insur
ance IN said Company.
Raleigh, N. G.
December 5, 1851. S96-
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M 70 ~ UI:TTIY announces to his f lends and the
Lr generally that he has returned from I've" ~
lin = rich and extensive assortment vi
spring and Summer eHOOOS'
;; the latest patterns and fashions presenting
-; beant iI and elegant in his line OF business
;st;pr of the very best French and Enghsh lmPoi'
ed goods, ,,-,NcS
CLOTHS. CAsSIMERES, AND VEsTINHS &
- everv color and variety also, generel assortment
So artices-in a word a large and complete stock Vi
Goods not surpassed by any in the State.
He socits the attention of his friends anu cus'onio
n call and examine ihem Great bargains VIII "e s
80 tho purchaser as an inducement to call on hln' nc can
ossure them that although he is on the oacK stiee'
shall lose nothing by walking over as ne IS I
- a. lotb dav of August next He will put MS goous
lawn at such prices that may induce PersoS ~ P
h tbonqh they may want the articles lor present
" I;no secured the services of Mr.. BoURBoN SMITH
g. .ho ensnno wear as Foreman he safely say the
hness shall be carried in all Its branches IN Tue
most approved style of cutting and manufacturing va"
and leave YOUR orders if you wish good fit and cheap
su;t. without responsibility to :hc purchaser.
He also has on hand assortment OF heahy-Maue
Clothing which will be disposed of at prime cost-BlacK
and fancy Frock Coats Vests and Pants made IN my
own house. ,:oxo,
announcement bestowed him during his business
nd homes his old friends and customers will not torsaKe
him but will continue their patronage so long as they
deem him worthy.
The subscriber finds very necessary to close up his
oil business He earnestly desires all those indebted TO
him would call and settle up with him. no further IN
diligence be given. Owing to his present suauo"
he is compelled to make this announcement.
Paris and American fashions for the Spring and Sum
mer of 1852, just received. .
Raleigh, April &c, 1852. SlI-4t.