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LEAsRrRa. AUG. 5. 1859.

IJEAoblhb LAuR. -, 1OOO.
/ have long contemplated writing a COM
munication for your invaluable paper, on a
subject Of vital Importance to the great tenn
peranco reform | mean the propriety Of
Doctors and others prescribing alcoholic Ii
quors as medicines, without combining the
same with some other medicine which will
entirely cover the taste of the alcohol from
the person to whom such is prescribed. In
my opinion many n drunkard is now made
and many q one has been made, by this UNI
thoughtcd mode Of administering Alcohol.
l have in my mind, at this time, the case
Of a young man to whom his physician, just
the otlrr day, prescribed French Brandy on
his recovery from Il severe spell of sickness,
rs n stimulant and tonic! God save the
mark, " for his stomach's sake" This young
man, about two years ago, connected himself
with tho Order Of tho Sons Of Temperance i:
lie was, before joining the society, what
might be termed a drunkard, for he took his
sprees on all occasions, hardly ever drawing
u sober breath. Ever since he connected
himself with those whose chief business was
to " succor and to save" he has made q use
full member Of society and good citizen, until
his Physician prescribed his enemy as q new,
good, true and faithful friend and as such
too true; alas has it proved for he has a.
gain fallen into the filth of drunkenness, from
which | fear the order Of brotherly love will
not be able again to extricate him.
How that iedJHed and eminent Doctor feels
over the work of his hands, l cannot tell =
but there is one thing / do know, | do not
envy his position. Well might DIR. Rush
caution the young Physicians against pre-
scribing this enchanting, but deadly poison
to the sick and afflicted. In this way, there
is not a doubt but it has slain it's thousands
and really it does seem to me to be nothing
short Of manslaughter, in this enlightened
age, for n physician, or any one else, know
ing the direiul consequences Of this bane, tC
be guilty Of such a thing as pouring it dowr
the Threats of those to whom he is called fol
advice. Here truly might the couplet of The
Bard of Avon be quoted in this place, with
slight alteration
Oh that Doctors riH put an enemy in
Mems mouths to steal away their brains.
And especially is this the case, if the persol
to whom ho-is called should happen to be
reformed drunkard. Truly has it been sal
TO be like putting q dangerous weapon in tn
hands Of a maniac. When that day fo
which all others were made arrives, may n
finger be pointed to me, and say, sir, yo
first put the bowl Of intoxication to my lips
is the prayer of one who is bitterly oppose
to alcohol in all it's shapes, and would b
proud to see it banished entirely from til
face of this beautiful green earth. L
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EXTRAORDINARY INITIATION. The Division
of the Sonso of Temperament. this place, initia-
ted a Deafmnte into their Order, on Thursday
night last. This individual is an interesting
and intelligent young man. who was educated
ut the Asylum in Stlunton. 1t YVES 4 novel
and highly interesting scene and was witnes-
sed and participated in by a larger number of
the members than usually attended the meet
ings of she Divisions; and there were also pre-
sent several members of the Order from a dis
tance, who bad come as delegates to tie State
Temperance Convention.
Charlottesville Jefersonian.
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DANIEL HIGGINS

OFFERS FOR SALE, at his long established
" Nurseries, an extensive collection of Nursery
Pfeduces embracing every variety Of Fruit and Or
namental Trees, Towering Shrubs, varieties of Ey-
ergreens, Norway Spruce, Dwarf Box, varieties Of
Fruit Trees, eight years from the graft. Pear Trees
on pear stocks now in bearing. The leading vari
cites OF Currants, Gooseberries, Strawberries, Rasp-
berries, dc. Asparagus Roots, Sea kaIe, Rhubarh
Plants.
Purchasers are invited to make their own selee
TONS orlf left to the proprietor every justice VIII be
done; Orders from all parts of ,he Union win, az
usual, meet prompt attention. Catalogues sent graf
is. Adress Daniel Higgins. Nurseryman, Flushing
Long Island, or Anthony J. Blocker, No. Z, Broae
Street, New York. 50-13
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So

Woodland, Esq, William c, Steagall, Esq, and Miss
Manila Caroline, daughter Of Daniel Smith, Esq.
In Salem, on the 9th ult., by the Rev. G.. f.
Bahnson, John J. Chity, Esq, to Miss Sarah Roth
rock; all Of Salem.
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NOTICE,

TNHE Trustees for the Male Academy located in
Il Murfreesboro', HEREFORD county, n. C. respect-
fully announce that the next Session Of the
School viii commence on the first Of October next,
under the charge Of a gentleman capable and well
qualified to discharge the duties as Principal Of a
school of high grade.
The course Of instruction intended to be pursued,
is calculated to prepare youths for College or the
active pursuits Of life.
The institution has recently been placed under
the patronage of Washington Lodge, No. 3, 10 o..
f., and the known -~salubrity Of the viflage-the
morality of its citizens, together with the absence of
many Of the influences which lead youth into er-
ror, it is believed viii prove an inducement to Pa
rents and Guardians to patronize this School.
Terms FOR the Session Of Flee Months.
For Elementary Englisi, 50 90
For Higher ~ so
For Classics and Mathematics, l6 90
Fuel, &C.. so
Good Board can be obtained for SIS 90 per month.
Address " Secretary to the Board of Trustees to
the Male Academy" Murfreesboro', N. C.
August 8, 1858. 49-to1
IF YOU WANT TO LOOK DRESSED
1 call al Evans s Cooks and get one Of Be
Heels Hats and j. Miles & Sons Boots, and
shine.
N. 90, cheap place.
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GTLL NETT

n addition to the usual assortment of Dry Goods,
4 the subscribers keep constantly on hand all the
different numbers Of Gill Nett Threads. from the
mandatory of Dunbar, McMaster & CO.. Ireland.
which they offer to the trade much below the usual
prices.
CLARKE, HARDWOOD KYLE.
Norfolk, Aug. 6. 49-4t
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TOMB OF BENJAMIN FRANKLIN.-At inter
walls we find in print a reference to the OBJ
scure corner where lies hidden from public
notice, the remains of the illustrious states
man and philosopher, whose labors here in
our own midst are among the proudest mem
cries of our metropolis. The following, which
we find in the New York Evangelist, presents
the subject briefly, yet strongly and truth
fully
"a dilapidated dark slab of stone, at the
southwest corner of Fifth and Arch streets,
Philadelphia, marks, or did u few years ago,
the spot where's rest the remains of Benjamin
and Deborah Franklin but you cannot see
their grave nor read the inscription without
scaling q high brick wall, in violation of the
law, or securing a good opportunity and the
favor of the sexton, each, which is said to
be attended with difficulty. So well hidden
is this grave, and SO little frequented, that
we have known many native Philadelphians
of mems and women's estate, who could not
direct n to the locality where it may BE-
found"
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WANTED.

4 N APPRENTICE to the Book binding bust
IN ness, fifteen years old, of goodmoral character,
who can read and spell. Apply at this Office.
August Is. 5O--3t
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GIen.Anna Female Seminary.
MISS MARINDA BRANsoN, Pr1xcIrAL.

MISS MARGARET G. NIXON, ASSISTANT.
TNHE healthy location, ample grounds and moral
IL neighborho0d of this School, give it claims to
the consideration of those who must educate their
children at a distance. 1t is six miles west Of Nor
NAL College, with whose sessions those Of Glen
Anna are made to correspond, so that parents hav-
ing both sons and daughters can send them TO good
schools in the same neighborhood. Glen Anna has
been for ONE years under the patronage of the
Trustees of Greensboro' Female CoUege, who adop-
ted it as preparatory to that Institution. The Pres
ident of the College, the Rev. DIR. Deems, visits
the School sufficiently often to see that the studies
and discipline are so conducted that the pupils shall
be thoroughly prepared for the higher course in Col
lege. Parents, therefore, may be sure of the safety
of their daughters at Glen-Anna. It's usual loca.
ton puts its pupils beyond circumstances Of temp
tation to extravaganza.
The next fall Session will commence on the 18th
of September, and extend to the Third Thursday
in February, at which time the Spring Session will
commence.
TERMs-For Board and Tuition per Session,
$40, the only extra charges being SIS a Session for
those who take Music, and So for French. Letters
may be addressed to the Principal, at Fair Gyorc
p. o., Darid8on Co., NC.
August 2. 1853. Aft
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David S. Reid, Governoro c The State orN. c.,
R. VI. Saunders. 5. ii. Rogers, Mai c L. Hin.
ton, Perrin Bnsbee, Raleigh. Rich'd. |. Wynne,
Hyde County. Yarbrough and STROLLER, Louis
burg. R. W. Lyman, Warrenton. r. Nichols,
HIllsboro. Bland and Dunn, Greensboro. Col.
Andrew Joyncr, Halifax. ] F. Simmons, Wei
don. Alex. McRae, President Wilmington *
Raleigh Rail Road Co. John'W. Pugh, Gaslon.
David Mcdaniel, H.. Weston, Rocky Mount.
Henry Mordecai, Edgecombe. L. H B. Whit,
akGr Il Son. Enfield. A.. w. Yenable, Gran
lille. D E Young, Henderson. " H Weston
CASTOR.
July Is. 1853. 47-Sm
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TNHE Institution is located in ore of the most
healthful sections of Eastern Carolina.
Its eleventh session wiz on the second
Wednesday of October, 1858.
The Domestic Department will be conducted by
the Rev. J. r. Garlick and Lady of Va.
Ample provision viii be made for warm and cold
bathing, and other preseryatiyes Of health. The
Primary Department will be re-organized, and
placed under the care Of a suitable Teacher.
The Institute has a Library, a Reading Room,
and a Cabinet Of Minerals. The Chemical, Astron-
omical and Philosophical Apparatus is not surpass-
ed by that of any similar Institution in the South.
The Literary Society Of the Institute sustains a
monthly periodical which is read at the regular
meetings Of the Society. Extensive courses of lee
lures are delivered, accompanied with experimental
Illustrations. The Music department is furnished
with ten new and very superior instruments and is
conducted by a gentleman Teacher, aided by fou1
lady colleagues. Musical Soirees are held month
ly. There is also a large and valuable Organ fol-
daily religious services. The Bible il regularly
studied, and throughout the whole course, regard il
had to the moral culture of the Student. The youn:
ladies do not visit the stores nor Post Office, bu
make all purchases through the agency of friends
All letters received pass through the hands Of tn
Principal, and where there is suspicion of a elan
destine correspondence, the letters are sent uaopen
ed to the Parent or Guardian. The Students d
not go abroad without a proper attendant. The,
are not allowed to visit, nor to receive calls, nor t
attend any exhibition without permission from tn
Principal. They attend divine service on the Sab
bath at such place as the Parent or Guardian ma.
direct. To prevent rivalry in dress, a simple uni
form is prescribed. There are two sessions Of fv
months each, commencing on the I'd Wednesday
Of October and March. The fall session of TIL
year, will commence on the first Wednesday Q
November. The vacation is from the I'd Wednes
day in August to the I'd Wednesday in October
Students can enter any time and are charged &C
cordingly. No deduction for tuition will be mad
after entering, except in cases of protracted illness
when one halt the bill WILDE deducted. Parentsan
Guardians are earnestly requested not to bring nc
remove young ladies on the Sabbath.
10 those living near the railroads, Murfreesbort
is most accessible by the way of Boykin's Depo
on the Seaboard and Roanoke Road, u miles frol
the Institute, where a regular conveyance will a
ways be found.
Rntea of Ronrd nnd Tuitton for q aeaainn Of FL
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TRUE PHILosoHHY.-I saw a pale mourner
bending over the tomb, and his tears fell fast
and often. As he raised his humid eyes to
heaven, he cried
My brother! Oh, my brothcrl'
A sage pissed that way, and said: For
whom dost thou mourn?'
'Oae,' replied he, whom l did not sufficient
ly love while living; but whose inestimable
worth now feel
What wouldst thou do if he were restored
to thee?'
The mourner replied, That he would ne
yer offend him by any unkind word, but he
would take every occasion to show his friend
ship, if he could but come back to his fond
embrace
Then waste no time in useless grief said
the sage, but if thou hast friends, % and
cherish the living, remembering that they
will die ono~day ALSO
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Foppery is never cured. It's the bad STAN
ina of the mind, which, like those of the body,
are never rectitied once a coXcomb and al
ways a coxcomb.- Johnson.
The two shortest words to pronounce, yes
and no, are those which demand the most ex-
animation.
Friendship is like a debt o honor; the mo-
ment it is talked Of it loses its real name, and
assumes the more rngrateful form of obliga-
ton. From hence We find that those who reg
ularly undertake to cultivate friendship, find
ingratitudc generally repays their endeavors.
Goldsmith:
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CHOWAN FEMALE
COLLEGIATE INSTITUTE.
MURFREESBOROUGH, N. C.

Rev. NJ. R. FORY, A. NJ, PRIScIpAL, Natural Sci
enccs and Moral Philosophy.
Mrs. E.. Delaney FoRY, Associate Principal,
French, Italian, and Bellies Lettres.
Rev. R. II. LAND, A. NJ, Latin Language ard Lit
erature.
Rev. j. R. GARLIcK, A. NJ, History.
p S. HENSON, A. B. Mathematics and Natural Sci
ences.
Mr.. M. C. BABcocK, Organist and Pianist.
Miss A. PERKINS, Higher English.
Miss SUSAN j. BAKER, Music, Piano and Vocal.
Miss NJ. E. ELDRIDGE, Music, Piano, Vocal and
Guitar.
Miss EMILY CUsHMAS, Music, Piano and Vocal.
Miss NJ. A. BRIDGERs, Music, Piano and Vocal.
Miss G. D.. SMITH, Primary Department.
Miss JULIA RUGER, Oil, Water, Monochromatic
Painting, Drawing and ornamental branches.
Rev. j. R. GARLTcK, A. M. and LADY, Conductor:
of the Domestic Department.
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We l2a l9lALaLPNlao
Commission Merchont d ForcardinS 1gcu
No. q. High Street. Portsmouth. ya.

No. "a, High Street, Portsmouth, Va.
WMILL give his personal attention to all con
vi slgnments of Tobacco, Wheat, Cotton
Flour &C., whether for sale or shipment, and is
prepared to make liberal advances when re-
CURED. Particular a%tleation paid to The Re
ceiving and Forwarding Goods. All orders for
Merchandise of amy description punctually at
tendedto, and iIiedon the best terms.
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COMPREHENSIVE NOTICE.

COMPREHENSIVE NOTICE.
NHE Subscribers have this day associated them
4 selves together under the GIm and style Of
CLARK, HARDWOOD & KYLE.
for the purpose of conducting in all its branches,
the
JOBBING AND RETAIL DRY GOODS
BUSINESS,
at No. SO, North side Main ST.,
NoRFoLK, w.
Where they intend keeping constantly on hand
a large and we'll selected assortment Of goods. pur-
chased expressly for the Virginia and North Caro-
lima trade, and which they pledge themselves to sell
on as reasonable terms as any similar establishment
North or South. They respectfully request a call
from those purchasing in this market, before buy
ing elsewhere, satisfied that if variety, qtality, and
price, constitute any inducement to purchase, they
cannot fail to be suited.
". CLARKE,
ii. HARDWOOD.
R0BT. W. KYLE.
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WA

To employ two Cabinet workmen.
Apply to WIN. HUNTER,
6n-It n.c.r1 !
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Rates Of Board and Tuition for a session of Fire
Months, payable one haI IN odrance.
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LlGHTs, HOs


GAs-F1TTER6 AND PLUMBERS,
South side Pennsylvania apenue, bct,ceen ~ and
6th streets, opposite National Hotel.
-;ANDELABRAS. ORNAMENTAL GAS BURN
Frs. PROJECTORS, BRACKETS, &C, sc.
THE SUBSCRIBERS having lately fitted up
4 their establishment, IRE now prepared 10 in
troduce into stores factories hotels or private res
idences GAG Pipes, with all the necessary append
ages, after the most approved and modern tvIes.
Having been engaged almost exclusively for the
last nve years In this particular branch OF bust
ness, they feel confident that their work will not
fail to please any who may favor them with their
patronage
They nave now on hand and are daily receiving
a beautiful lot of Wall Brackets and ornamental
Gas Fixtures, suitable for saloons, private parors
and halls. to which they respectfully invite the
public inspection.
Order: left at our Gas Fitting Depot will be
punctuaily attended to-
The subscribers having in their employ none but
competent workInen, good and faithful jobs may
be expected.
Gao Fitting and Plumbing in all it's branches
attcnoed to promptly and with despatch.
REESE & co.
N. b. The subscribers have for inspection one of
their portable GAG Genera tors Intended for light
ing churches and country rosidences-a new and
extremely convenient invention. aHtt
July ls-eodlm J.R & co.
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THREE HUNDRED DOLLARS PREMIUM
FOR A PLAN FOR MARKET-HOUSE.
MAYORS OrrIcE,


Mayors OrFIcE,
WAaHIHaToN, June lst, 1853.
FINDER the authority of joint resolution OF the
~ Board of Aldermen and Board of Common
Council of this city, approved 18th of April, 1858,
authorizing the committee therein appointed to
obtain the best plan tor building to be erected on
the present location of the Centre Market house
suitable for market and other public purposes, no.
.tice is hereby given that premium of three hum
dred dollars will be given for the best plan Of a
building for said purposesto be erected the pre-
sent site of the Centre Market house.
Persons desiring to offer plans can, by applica-
ton at the Mayors Office. either personally by
letter, obtain diagrams of the square, with its di.
me nsions and the streets adjacent thereto.
The building must be such to afford accom-
mediation the first floor for all market purposes,
with large room the second floor, not less than
49S feet long, capable of being divided into two
rooms, with various Offices and rooms for other
public purposes In the wingso n Seventh and Ninth
streets
Any further information on the subject may be
obtained on application at the Mayor . Office.
Each plan must be accompanied with specif-
cation.
The plans to be LETT at the Mayors Office on or
before IL O'Clock mon Monday, the FIRST day Of
August next. 49,
The premium to be paid to the person whose
plan shall be approved of and adopted by this
Corporation. ~,
JOHN w. MAURY, Mayor
June 3--2awtAugl
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BALTIMORE CORRESPONDENCE.
RETURN Of the President--Thc Democracy and the
GubernatoriaL Contest-.Ne,p Sc cretary Of State
Maine Liquor La,c--.Mistakc, Sc.

Ret,u,, Of the President-Thc Democracy and the
GubernatoriaL Contest-.Ne,c Sc cretary Of State
Maine Liquor Latc-.Mistakc, Sc.
BALTIMORE, July l6, 1859.
The President has Just arrived from Philadelphia
and will proceed to Washington this evening, tho
roughly fatigued and worn out, and anxious for a
calm nights repose under his own coverlid. This
lionizng through the country, with hourly speech
making and shaking of hands, is harder work than
paving streets, especially to those who have been
accustomed to lead quiet and sedentary life.
The indications now are that the counties will
disregard the voice of the city with all its wrang
ling and fierce jealouses and contentious, and
cast aside the claims of Walter Mitchell as the
Democratic candidate for Governor of Maryland.
The lower and middle counties arc going quite
strong for Colonel George w. Hughes, and he
will probably be taken as a compromise candidate
by those who so bitterly oppose Mr.. Mitchell
John Randolph Quinn has been appointed by
Governor Lowe as Secretary of State, in place of
Thomas H. O'Neale, esq, resigned.
The Maine Liquor law men of Baltimore have
issued call for ward meetings, to elect delegates
to convention to meet on the 28th of the present
month, to nominate candidates for the Legislature,
and devise other means for carrying out their
views.
| The announcement that General Arista, ex-
President of Mexico was stopping at Barnum s
Hotel, turns out to be fabulous. A gentleman of
the same name and title, from Havana, isstopping
there with his family.
4 The weather is hot and our streets are dusty.
The and steamboats, leave daily with hun
dreds of our citizens bound to the springs and
watering places, Cape May being the favorite re-
sort of those who can only spare few days from
the strife of business.
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TO BUILDERS CARP ENTERs, AND CON-
rt aa TRACTORS. M


HAVING taken great pains to lay in good
IL and general assortment Of building Hard
ware, am now prepared TO offer to those wanting
such goods such Inducements as am convinced
will suit. l am determined not to bc uncessold
by any house in Washington. All my goods
come direct from manufactures, " hich enables me
to offer them at New York and Philadelphia prices;
and making the building material my principal
trade, think can come Itttle under others in
this line of busness.
l enumerate in part NOR. villa, NOR. hotel, rab
NOR. sliding door locks and latches, NOR. night
latches, plated furniture. horizontal, upright ru-
raj, cottage hotel, western and novelty rim lock
and iatches, rim latches all kinds; white porce-
lain knobs with porcelain or plate fnrni-
ture; dark mini grey mini, variegat ID mini, and
all kinds Of rose and fancy color knobs for front
parlor knobs, with the patent silver glass knobs,
an article that needs only to be brushed off to
clean it, and always showing Ene plate; the old
plated knobs. when they are cleaned leaves dirty
spot on the door. Also sash fastcnings, all the diff
ferent pate window-blind fnstenings, inside
shutter fastenings, cupboard catches. hooks and
eyes. loose and fast joint butts, hinges, Parliament
hinges, Plant & Partners patent shutter hinges;
bolts Of all kinds nails screws hat and coat hooks
pulleys. sash weights, sash cord, and many other
things to numerous to mention, which will be sold
low. E. WHEELER. II.
Sign OF the Gun and Paddock,
A Opposite Browne Hotel.
July 9-lmeod News & Star.l
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DIED,

In this city, the 18th instant, in the 40th
year Of his age, Mr.. JOHN GREEVES, a native
of this city.
At four o'clock, on the morning of the 18th in
slant, Miss LUCY ANN BROOKE daughter of
the late WALTER BROOKE, of Fairfax county,
Virginia. s g .s
The friends of tho family are invited to attend
her funeral this afternoon at four oclock, from
the residence of her brother-in-law, WIN. s. OAR
RELL, on l. street, between Ninth and Tenth.
On the 10th instant, REBECCA MARIA, con-
sort of JOHN L. SMITH, esq, in the 9th year of
her age
In Baltimore, on the 18th instant, at the resid-
ence of her niece, (Mrs. J. CUMMIsKEy) ESTHER
GORMAN, aged SO years, and for many years u
resident of the city of Washington