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NORTH CAROLINA
MUTUAL INSURANCE Go.
RALEIGH NJ q

THIS Company has been in successful operation for
more than sven 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 property amounting to So 500
OO0 large portion of which is in country risks and
its present capital is Six Hundred Thousand Dol.
lars in bonds properly secured.
The average of Insurance upon the plan of this
Company has been ess than third of per cent
apnum on all grades of property embrasd in its
rations.
The following persons have been elected Directors
and Officers OF this Company for the present year.
DTREcToRs:
Jos. q. b. Roulhac, &. W. D. Hutchings, Jno. r.
Williams, John Primrose, H. D. Turner, S. w. Whit
ing, Il. H. Selby, of Raleigh Geo. McNeiII Fayette.
vile, Joshua G. Wright. Wilmington, JAS E. Hoyt,
Washington, James Sloan, Grcensborough, John Cox,
Edenton, Joshua Boner Salem, Joseph H. Pool,
Elizabeth City, F. F. Pagan, Plymouth, Alexander
Mitchell Newbern, w. N. H. Smith, urfrcesborough,
H. B. Williams, Charlotte, John b. Barrett Milton and
Ar. Sunny, Asheville.
ALI Directors authorized to receive applications
OFFICERS OF THE COMPANY;
J. G. B. Roulhac, President,
Henry D. Turner, Vice President,
s. w. Whiting, Treasurer,
J. C.. Partridge, Secretary,
John H. Bryan, Attorney,
]. Hersman, General Agent.
f.; : S s %,!5sn'' Committee.
All communications in reference to insurance should
he addressed to the Secretary, post paid.
J. G. PARTRIDGE, Sec'y.
Raleigh, Jan. IL, 1858. l9-
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AN INTERESTING SCENE.

The Tallahassee Floridian of the 18th instant
gives the following account Of an interesting scene
which took place in the House of Representatives
Of Florida on the 6th Of January
1--WE accidently present at scene in the
House of Representatives Saturday last, of deep
and stirring interest 1t being the 9Th of January,
the anniversary of the battle of New Orleans, mo-
ton made that the flag of the Union, which usu-
ally occupies position over. the speakers chair, bot
which happened to be in of the at
that time, be unfurled and placed in its proper posi-
ton Another motion was then made and carried by
accama,ion that r. X. Call, who was observed to
be in the Hall, be invited TO unfuEI the flag. The
General active participant in the bloody field
Of Chalmete, aid the glorious old chieftan then
in the full vigor Of intellectual and physical great
ness, and there was, therefore, striking Proprey in
the request which was made of him. lie complied.
Gravely and deliberately he advanced, took the flag
in his hands, and uufurled by the side Of the speak
er, when such outhurst of patriotic emotion SWELL
ed up from every heart present has not often been
witnessed in that Assembly. The General proceed.
ed briefly, with eloquence inspired by the exct-
ing recoectons of the day, to address the General
Assembly, for by this time Senators had focked in,
attracted by the clappng Of hands and other demon
STATIONS of qualification which had continued TO greet
Gen. Call from the first moment he stepped within
the bar of the House. After he had concluded, a un-
anmous invitation given to take a seat the
speakers stand, which was accepted"
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The Roman Catholic Church in the United States
and 1,545 churches. distributed among "a dioceses
and apostolical vcariaes. AS to the fact of pop
uIatiou, the Catholic Almanac says: I" The figures
were obtained from official, and consequently the
most reliable, sources. If suppose the Catholic
population of the diocese of St. Louis be 100 OOO
Boston 26O, 900, Galveston 10000, and St. Paul
$500, the number of Catholics in the United States
will be shown to be 2,O96,3OO" The educational
institutions comprise 33 ecclesiastical seminaries,
As literary Institutions for young men, and lO2 female
academies. The entire number of clerical student
is 5l3. The Catholic religious institutions number
AZ for males and 90 for females. The charitable in
situations amount to lO9.
". Y. Courier and Enquirer.
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TUESDAY, January 25.
SENATE.

The chair laid before the Senate the annual report
of the expenses of the national armory.
Several petitions were presented, and reports from
committees presented-none of any public lmPor-
lance.
Mr.. Cass submitted resolution, which laid
over directing inquiry and report on the effect OF
the qualifications affixed by Messrs. Bulwer and
Clayt ton TO the treaty OF 1850.
r.Shields submitted resolution directing an ex-
animation and report by the Secretary OF War, as to
the best sites for the construction of arsenas on the
Pacific, Gulf and Atlantic coasts; which was agreed
tn.
The House bill to prevent frauds upon the treasu-
nv in the collection of claims by members OF Con
gress and others taken up, slightly amended and
then passed.
Mr. Cass' Joint resolution re.afirming the doctrine
of Mr.. Monroe was taken up.
Mr.. Soule addressed the Senate at length in sup
port of the resolution. He differed from his demo-
cratic colleagues in justyng the conduct or the pres
ent administration with reference to Cuban difficulties
He differed also the Communications bestowed up
on Mr.. Everett, for declining the treaty (Which was
so far) proper and then assuring England and France
that this nation would never do that which they
wished us to say We would never do. He con-
demned the followed by the present admins
tration in its denunciatons OF CTIttenden and his
murdered companions; and he defended the purpose
and character of those from the charge oil piracy
marauders and outlaws.
He differed from gentlemen who were tor waiting
till the fruit ripe before plucking it. He saw no
difference between taking before and after 1t was
ripe. The common law drew the distinction between
the trespass of taking fruit from the tee and the 1rce
M of taking it after it had fallen from the parent
STEM. He condemned the publication of the Cuban
correspondence, but no difference between pub
fishing that and saying in the Senate we were ready
to purchase Cuba.
He reviewed the of purser Smith, and con-
demned the conduct of the administration for its
course therein. He commented upon the reasons OF
the President against the acquisition of Cuba for do
nestle causes and warned his Southern friends OF
the significance Of those words, and read letter
written in 1851, by Lord Palmerston, urging the
ema ncipation of the slaves measure to prevent
Cuba being annexed to the United States. He was
not disposed to wait till the fruit ripe because
these domestic may be removed, and 1t was
of the utmost importance. Let Southern Senators
weigh this matter.
He was against purchasing Cuba. Spain would
neve: agree TO it. Her pride would sooner see the
island sunk into the ocean than part with it. The
Cubanes also would revolt being sold pur-
chased.
He reviewed Engand's pretensions in denouncing
maraudine and fllbustering, and read account of
an English project in 1889 for taking z :ba by fore
es raised in the American colonies
He denounced the threat of Mesars. Champion and
Sartiges hold the United States responsible for
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SENATOR DOUGLAS REFLECTED Hon. Stephen
A. Douglas yesterday reelected by the General
Assembly to the United States Senate. He received
seyenty-ive votes out of ninety-five cast.
This RESULT has been anticipated ever since the po-
itical complexion of the General Assembly has been
known.
Night before last convention of democratic mem
6eTs OF the General Assembly was held, and Judge
douglas nominated unanimously the first ballot.
Senator Douglas possesses fame too wide spread
throughout the nation to require a word of euogy
from u.s. His rise in the estimation of the people of
mis- country Is without parallel, and occu-
pies higher position among most eminent states
men. Not yet forty years of age he has occupied a
greater number Ct high Offices than almost any other
public man OF the country-6rst States attorney,
next State representative, register OF the land Office,
and successfully secretary of State, Judge of the
PTeme court, member of Congress for two terms. and
nlted States senator, the for which ends the
Iourh OF March next. In all these positions Judge
douglas has acquitted himself to the satisfaction and
admiration of all who have had an opportunity OBJ
serve his career
g. The reelection of Judge Douglas to the United
o'a'es Senate will be hailed with JOY by the denoc-
[dcy OF the whole Union. Prominent as candidate
5Of line presidency in the last Democratic National
Convention, and known of the great champ
IONS OF the compromise measures of the day, his
name is revered and his character esteemed from the
Atlantic to the Pacific, and we shall vet see him re-
celVIng those high honors and rewards to which his
pas. oftlcIal advancement is but prelude.
Illinois State Register.
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THE FROSTED TREES.

What strange enchantment meets my view,
So wondrous bright and fair?
Has heaven poured out its silver dew
On the rejoicing air
Or am borne to regions
TO see the glorious there H.
Last eve when sunset filled the sky
With wreaths of golden light,
The trees sent up their arms on high,
All leafess to the sight,
And sleepy mists came down to lie
On the dark breast of night.
But now the scene is changed, and all
Is fancifuy new;
The trees, last straight and tall,
Are bending on the view,
And streams of living daylight fall
The silvery arches through.
The houghs are strung with gIittering pearls,
As dew-drops bright and bland,
And there they CLEAN in sivery curs,
Like gems of Samdrcand,
Seeming in wild fantastic whirs
The work of fairy hand
Each br Inch stoops meekly with the weight,
And in the light breeze swerves,
AS if some viewless angel safe
Upon its graceful curves,
And made the fibres spring elate.
Thrilling the secret nerves.
Oh! 1 could dream the robe of heaven,
Pure the dazzling snow,
Beaming when TO spirits given,
Had come in stealthy flow,
Down from the sky at silent even,
For the mornings glorious show.
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January Is. lS6
A Line to Our Friends.

THE undersigned take occasion to their most
sincere thanks their friends and for the
liberal patronage they have received and they would
say their friends that they better prepared
than heretofore all work in their line They
can now furnish the best and most fashionable CARRI
AGES from the ighest to the heaviest, and all other
kinds of vehicles, such Rockaways, Barouches Bug
ges, &c.
They would say to their friends at distance, who do
find it convenient 10 call and their work, that by
dropping line and describing what they want, they
can have it 10 them. We feel desile TO
modac all who may favor with their patronage. All
work made and sent to order, and if do not comply
with the order do not ask the work to be taken
will think hard of those ordering for not taking if
the order is complied WITH for fater ourselves
with the belief that give satisfaction. All we
ask is trial. We have on hand large and well
cced stock of materials, and have also the best set
of hands that be brought to this country; and we
shall spare neither time expense in accommodating
our friends.
In addition to the above have made arrangements
to repair all kinds of Harness at low prices Repairing
done at the shortest notice.
BOBBITT & MINATREE.
Louisburg, N. c., Jan. 1s, 1883 2O-4t..
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Four MILLIONS DOLLARS ACRE. A ceres
pendent of the New York Evening Post, referring to
statement that piece of land in London had been
soa at the of 81 100000 an acre, thus shows
that higher price has been lately obtained in New
York:
The lot the corner of Broadway and Fulton
streets leased at auction last week for Sl4, 500 per
annum, which is the interest at seven per cent. on
$2O7, JAP 95, at the rate of 1854 81
the lot being 90 by &c feet, or, at very common
of interest in London, say 81 per cent, it would
an
Again, the annual of 81, 500 for the lot sold,
is the rate OF $2s6,579 per annum. which.
if planted with potatoes and producing the large crop
Of thousand bushels to the would be over
1886 bushel, if in corn, at fifty bushels, would
be $5,73I bushel. London must try again.
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JUDGE STRANGE's OPINION. We find in the Rail
elgh Standard article by Judge Strange upon the
question whether the Executive of State has the
power, under the Constitutisn of appointing Sem
ator in place of whose term has expired during
the recess of the Legislature. 1t is an able and
eng thy document, and clearly proves we think, that
The Executive does possess the power to make an ap-
Polntment after the vacancy has occurred. 1t re-
views the whole case, shows what meaning must
nave been attached to the word 'happen - by the
Hamers OF the Constitution, that vacancy occasion
ed by the expiration of term does not differ from
vacancy caused by death, and that it is such
dS he constitution authorizes the Executive of
o'ate 10 NIL There is law requiring our LeosIa
lure 10 MI vacancy before it occurs, and the fact
mat the late Legislature attempted Intellectually to
exercise 'his power, is exercise of the power and
Executive to fill the vacancy. - '"0
Colds. Rep. and Pat.
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In the thriving Town of GOldsboro', N. c.,
On Tuesday, FebrurY %, 1853.


DEING DESTROYS of increasing my Manufacturing ia
cies, and, in order to realize for that pur-
pose will offer at Public Sale Tuesday of Februa-
ry Court. in the Town of GoIdsboro', my DWELLING
and STORE-HOUSE, SO favorably known as the VA
RlETY STORE. The locality and area of the premi.
ses, being so feet front upon WestCentre and 200
feet upon ChesnuSreet makes it the most desirable
situation in own. For business locality it has
rival being within block of of the best Hotels
in the Union Goods be discharged from the Will
mington Railroad within 20 feet of the Store door.
The North Carolina Rail- DAD will terminate but short
distance from the premises and also the Atlantic Rail-
road, which is in contemplation. will have its
mus very them.
This location is equally desirable for private resi-
dence being beautifully shaded with twelve oak
trees upon the lot there is excellent we'll of
water.
In the of the aforementioned premises is
improved Lot, fronting upon ChestnutSreet 204 feet,
and I6O feet upon Greenwich-Street which will be sold
at the time. Possession will he given immed atey
10th of the dwelling and the store-house.
In consideration of the rapid growth of Goldsboro
and many railroads and other advantages it has
all other interior in the State the above is the
est chance yet offered TO capitalists for safe and
udicious investment.
Terms made known on the day OF sale.
F. L. BOND. 81.
January Is, 1868. 20-t22dFeb.
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A BEAUTIFUL LETTER.

We copy from the N. Y. Presbyterian the follow.
ing touching letter, written by Gen. Pierce to per.
sonal friend after his retirement from the u. S.
Senate some years since. in reply to letter of con-
dolence on the death of beautiful and manly boy,
his cherished son. later, and still more meancho-
~ bereavement, gives it additional interest," that
| all will appreciate. The N. Y. Express is right
when it says that General Pierce writes as Chris
iIan should write, yet as one who. under the
tu circumstances Of the case, must also " feel ii like
man."
CONCORD, New Hampshire, Nov. Both,
Ny Oear Friend You have been often in my
thoughts since received your affectionate letter of
The 10Th inst. 1t was Of the earliest Of the kind
from my personal friends; soothing and grateful to
me at the time. And it has been pleasant since, to
think of you as among those who have truly sympa-
thlzed with US in this dark hour of oYerpowering af
Fiction
Under bereavement, like this, how trifing-O, how
very trfing do most of the cares, and purposes, and
plans of this world appear! We hardly realize
how It IS, that our hearts have been engrossed in
little matters of the day. We open eyes, as it
were from dream, upon the realities that around,
and before US. We see passing away written up
on all things of this world. We fee! that we are
mere Goourners, probationers here, and esii
mate with approximation truth, the great nte-
rest of eternity, as compared with those of time.
90 earnestly desire 10 keep awake to these matters
not to fall into the spell. where, it were from
ceslty, We look through false medium, which Piac
es eternity far off, and gives the things of time
such vast magnitude and dsproporonae Importance.
remember well the conversation our ride to
G. to which. 1 suppose, you refer. The convic-
tons of Fly judgmen, have long been strong and de-
cdeG, but the little influence they have had upon my
life, is sad illustration of the great truth, With
the heart man believeth righteousness
Our dear boy was i'll three weeks, and the last four
days of his life period of much suffering. In
the midst of our deep sorrow, find inexpressbe re-
lief in the thought that it is well with the chid
He said much to use his expression, of the
" blessed Jesus" especially the Sabbath. And
now his indefinite impressions and childish fancies
EXCHANGED for full know leuuo and reverend u
fruition He is, firmly believe,
where blight falls
On the beautiful rose of YOUTH
He was bright, affectionate, manly boy-the pride
and joy of his fathers heart-ihe light and life of
our home. We now feel, and must long continue to
feel his loss. We conscious of his absence at
every turn. Wev'eep, but the cup of sorrow is not
unmingied with rich consolation.
have many things TO say to You when We meet.
Till then, your stricken friend. FRANK PIERCE.
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DEATHS, MARRIAGES AND BIRTHS IN MAssAcHU-
SETS. During the past year there were l8,93i
DEATH 29,96I births, and ,966 marriages in Massa-
chusetts. During the three years past, the annual
average of births, marriages and deaths to the popu-
aton, respectively one birth in So, marriage
in 1O2, and death in So. 1t appears that the du-
ration of the lives of agricuursts was lS years above
the general average, nearly 10 above that Of the
laborers. and Is per cent above the average age
at death, of mechanics. During the year eight fe-
males of fourteen, and about forty of fifteen years,
have become wives. The youngest couple were each
sixteen only. In Boston male of nineteen marri-
ed female of twenty eight. and in Worcester county
lad of seventeen married female invalid who has
been unable to stand for number of years, aged
thirty eight. Fourth, fifth and sixth marriages are
to be found the records. One of thirty eight
married for the fifth time, and in Boston a coored
man of ffty-eight committed the absurdity for
the sixth time. The oldest person noticed among
the of marriages during the year, was male
of seventy-two years, who was united to female
under thirty.
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A HUNDRED YEARS AGO. In the History Of Mas
sachusets, Bradford that en- the anniversary
females of Boston assembled the Common with
their spinning wheels. They neatly attired in
cloth of their mann facture, and great crowd
Of spectators collected to witness the scene. This
in 1853, just hundred years ago.
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A COLLEGE TO BUILD.

TINHE Trustees of Normal College will receive Sealed
Proposals till O'Clock on the 10Th of FEBRUARY for
the erection of College builting. ~
The diameter of the building will be $40 feet average
height % feet, No. of 25 The building must be
constructed of the best bricks and finished with good
materials. Proposals will be received for the brickwork
and Carpenters work separately together. The work.
men will board themselves and find all material For
specifications apply to D. Craven, at the College.
The Board of Trustees will also meet the
day to locate buildings and lay off the grounds. The
whole Board is requested to attend.
G. H. WILEY, Er-o6fciO Secretary
Of the Board of Trustees.
Januarv 18Th. 1853. I9-u6Feb.
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JOKE. A we'll known physician. in certain
town is very much annoyed by old lady who is
always accost him in the street, for the pur-
pnse of telling over her ailments. Once she met
him in Broadway, as he was in very great hurry.
All! see you quite feeble said the doctor shut
your eyes, and show your tongue.' She obeyed.
and The doctor quietly moving off, left her standing
there for some time in this ridiculous position, the
infinite amusement of all who witnessed the funny
scene.
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n LOLA MoNTEz created quite a sensation in New
EEii.eans' few days ago, by paying visit to the
district Court where large number of persons were
Es 70 an able argument from J. r. Grymes,
i;L 1uuge reynolds CALAMITY escorted her to his
library room, where she remained for several hours
listening to the argument before the court.
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The RAILWAY UNDERTAKINGS in this country
in actual progress and be pushed forward during
this year, amount to $4,000 miles, costing 100000
600 dollars Of this amount OF railway ork hand
it is also estimated that than 5000 miles, or
nearly one-half, will be finished during the year,
making total of railroads open in the United States
these 18 900 miles of railroad cannot be less than
45O. 900, 900 dollars.
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HOME. Home of a winters nighl, when the " ind
blows chill, the sky is overcast, and the ground is
wet and freezing, is the Pleasaatest place earth.
Nc matter how homely the rcom-how scant the fur
niture-how crdmped-how od-its " home where
the heart is'' a good ire-a pleasant book-wilh
TWO or three dear ones to listen and work while they
listen, is both sensible and comfortable They are
heart comfors-real soul reaching enjoyments which
no other condition affords. Let the wind howl-stlr
up the fire and read the louder. The void outside
is of little consequence comosred with the. world in
side. One is world of pef, the other of affection.
Who cares for the Wind? Draw around he little
stand, and amid the sewing side and knitting
the other c,ntrve to stir the elements of Kindness
You will be delighted with the development. When
reading palls try conversations and if that gives
bring the apples and hickory-nuts. Ply your
selves with good cheer, and keep tbs fire i'll your
and in your heart blazing in unison. You can't
begin TO imagine, thos, Of you that have tried
it, what sovereign balm for all mental ills eve
ming thus spent affords. Ifyeu harassed in bus
iness disappointed in your fellow-men, suffering
from any of the thousand vexaiions and cares that
beset the pathway of the best of US, you will find
relief from it all in home which you have made
comfortable and happy. Let the wind blow, them
why should you care, who are thus blest2