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February II. 1854.
\ OAR ACRES OF VALUABLE LANDS

spAlA ACRES OF VALUABLE LANDS
A9OOV FOR SAIE-Situated in Greene County,
IA miles east of Goldsboro and miles from the Railroad
Survey from Goldsboro to Beaufort There 600 scres
of the land cleared lying in about square and very eve
and there remains between and of fine lands
unceared adjoining the cleared lands The balance good
any place in the country point health fertility
nence to of cultivation for erizing SUBJ
stances improve the production of the soil The fences
among the best in the counry the place is good
out houses all in good repair On equal division Of
land wishing to purchase do and
commodating terms. ss,7ssS
For further information apply to the subscriber personal
ly or by letter. Address JESSE HARDY,
Snow Hill, Greene County, N. g.
Nov. 16, 1853. zl-smw.
A TTENTION FARMERS Or WAKE.-THE
n annual meeting e. the Wake Agricultural Society will
be held on Monday 10th inst at soclock r M, in the
City Hall for the election of officers transaction Of other
important business of the Society. -
The undersigned has hand some valuable Agrcaltura
Works. for distribution the members of the Society
February 25th, 1854 26-it. IS
for sale, the lot contains acres the house Is
brick building, the body of which is two story, with
four Rooms 40 by 10 feet with Ell Of 80 feet by Is with
two Rooms and of one story good well OF water and
oge and is very desirable situation Terms aceommo-
dating. E. HUNT. -
Chapel HILL Feb. 2snd, 1854. 2s-tlstJ pd
NTOTfCE-On the first day of March next at the late
IN residence of James j. Mckay, decd shall hire out
until the first Monday in February, A. D. 1855, all the
LANDS of said deceased until the first day Of Jan
uar A. D. 1885, Bonds with good security viii be required
of those hiring or renting to be BY the subsc
Der. JAMES robson, Administrator
with the will annexed) of JAMES J. McKAI, dec g.
Elizabethtown, FEBRUARY "a, 1854. 2e-lo.
nEMocE gsTf, MEETIN(. IN WAKE. ~
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CSeNnW PORTRAIT eAILERYs ~

c. b. HAVENS, Daguerrean 4rtist aud
o. p. COPELAND, Portrait and Nsnidtars Painter,
ID ESPECTFULLY INVITE VISITORS TO THEIR
Gallery ON Fayetteville St in the new brick
Mr. Ravens has A SPLENDID SKY-LIGHf and feels
confident that with his improved he can now
produce Daguerreotype lkenesses equal any
try and sptt oo bon he therefore solSits hopes
to receive liberal patronage,
Mr. Copeland also takes occasion respectfully inform
those who desire to perpeuae the likeness the
man face divine that he Will take great pleasure
MIR Havens. 7 .
Mr. Copeland will visit the surrounding country at any
time for the purpose of taking family portraits if should
be desired and will also pledge himself make good por
traits of departed iends) from Daguefeotype pictures
Raleigh, Feb. A. 1854. 26-3t.s3sf
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TRUE GREATSEss It is easy in the world to live
after the worlds opinions it is easy in solitude to
live after our own. But the great man is he who,
in the midst of crowd, keeps with perfect sweet
ness the INDEPENDENCE of his character.
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y Osn us Editors of the Giraffe propose to issue q
'"pef Success to them.
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~ NV WI .nanks are due to Hon. S. A. Douglas,
{ ubr. SHAW, and Hon. Fhos Rufin for yalua-
pU'ic documents. -
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MASONIC INSTITUTE. A friend writing to us from
Germanton says: Augustus M. Sawyer, of Mary
land-a graduate of the highest honor in his class
at Dickinson College, Penn, has been elected Pro-
lessor of Latin and English in the Masonic Institute
and will be here in a few days. George w. Brooks,
of South Carolina,a graduate of high disticton at
Emory and Henry College, has ben elected Profess
sor of Mathematics, and is now at his post The
present session opens finely. Students are pouring
in from the sneighboring States, and from various
parts of ourSoWn." Greens6orough Patriot
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b Rs.l..A stevens, G. E. Adams, H. Hunt, and
VI the stage, died recently.
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AGRICULTURAL.

The Agricultural Society of Wake County will
hold meeting in the Town Hall, in this place, on
Monday next; and the Executive Committee and
Committee of Arrangements of the State Society
vii also meet at the same place on Tuesday next
The State and County Societies. and the late State
Fair have already had most Statutory effect on the
gicultural interests. Much more attention than
heretofore is bestowed upon the modes of improving
and cutivating soils farmers looking with more
are and judgment to the selection of agricultural
IMPLEMENTS to stock seeds, &C.; while other branches
industry, dependent as they all are upon the pri-
nary interest of agriculture, are in better and more
hopeful condition than at any former period.
Netrust that the spirit which now prevails may
goFand spread, until the State is what she was de-
agned to be by nature-one of the first among her
Ntels The next regular State Fair, to be held in
OtOber 1854, is looked to with the confident expec
a0on that it will far surpass in every respect, that
october Of last year. 1t is important that those
'N intend to take part in it as exhibitors, should
u'Ae an early commencement, so as to realize for
themselves and the State the advantages of all the
AAiana industry that can be brought into requsiton
70 The Wing Convention will assemble here on
i''uay next What that body will resolve, or who
WILL nominate for Governor, it is not easy to pre-
w. Inc signs thus far are that it will take ground
1ee Convention to amend the Constitution; for
USn opposed to any alteration of that instrument,
1y Wings appear to be willing nevertheless to
~"T 1t into an unrestricted Convention, where it
~, nut escape innovation and radical change.
Du. what of Free Suffrage?
-nu ne Nebraska bill-will that body be silent
uN question, or will it march boldly up to the
Pt". u the administration and of Judge Doug
49,, uier efforts to open new territories to the in
'DuOn OF slavery? We shall see.
mt. ,ne Kev. Francis L. Hawks made visit to
Ia sSm In this City during the present week He
r.,~ view York on Thursday morning. We re-
r.D... va. MS arrangements for returning home pre-
, "sa him from delivering Lecture, which he was
n T' solicited to do by number of our citizens.
pa,a s.s'c1ed in the Episcopal;an Church in this
nc on Sunday last
sr. ..@"ks, 1t is well known, is native of North
Nd Son. 0'.'e ilas nv 1ue1 u l'Ofe ue-
sE..s we expect to conclude in our next issue the
en,ds u Of the Comptroller's Report. Some of
6S II. MS nave doubtless not been entirely pleased
ado,n,' space 1t has occupied but then it is use
Mem n'' and interesting especially to the tax
ppin. .. public men of the various Counties, as
%ros, sl' number of polls, the amount of inter-
sad A. the valuation of land and town proper
l' amount of taxes paid
4
@ y " enanks are due to Hon. S. A. Douglas,
tpub;a - :, onaw, and Hon. Thos. Rufin for valua-
'''Ac documents.
DAM s Editors of the Giraffe propose to issue
'sper' Success to them
Rs,l. al. = Stevens, G. E. Adams, H. Hunt, and
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He0uu Failure

New ORLEANS, Feb. 10. Messrs. Estlin d Lee
heavy cotton dealers of this city, have failed.
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Senator Elected.

ANNAPOLIS, MD., Feb. a.
The Hon. James A. Pearce, was this day re-elect-
ed u S. Senator by the Legislature for six years,
from the 4th of March next.
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Neac York Aarkets-Fe6. IA.
FLOUR. This article has declined from IL to IS
cents. Wequote Southern at So $9i. Wheat
dull. Corn firm and tending upwards
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MisttIIanEgns.
no ALLwHO HAVE CLAIMs TO cor.

u lect.-I am again Collector in Fairfax county
Virginia, for two years from this day. My official
bond, with ample security was given a. June
court 10Th June. intend to- devote my attention
entirely to my business. From my long expert
ence in my business, acquaintance with the peo-
pie, and faithful discharge of my duties heretofore
i am induced to solicit portion OF the public col
lec,ions from those who intend to place their
claims in the hands Of an officer or agent Twill
take claims on aay persons in my county for any
amounts, and, ifjustied, will attend to the collec
tions Of claims in the adjoining counties.
If any reference is wanting, would refer to the
clerks Of my county and the attorneys of the bar
here. All communications must be post paid
Claims out of the State should be fully authenti-
Gated before sent to me for collection; will col
lect in my official capacity or as agent, as may be
requested; if as an officer charge legal fee only,
and which if the claim is made, the defendant has
always TO pay; and if agent, the plaintiff must
pay me Ten per cent, if collected or sucured, and
any legal cost may be at 10 secure the debt.
SPENCER JACKSON,
Fairfax courthouse, Virginia.
Sept 12-1m
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LNOR LEAsE.-The National Theatre In
1t the city Of Washington, for the ensuing sea-
son, or for term Of years. Tho National Theatre
is one OF the largest in the world, and yet every
meritorious attraction can ill IT.
With the alterations and improvements con
templated, il will be in every respect desirable
establishment
II suitable company could be selected, the
Proprietor would accede to the following arrange
ment.
The entire receipts TO be distributed thus: The
current expenses; the salaries Of the members
the rent. All surplus TO be divided among the
members of the company, in the proportion OF
their respective salaries. The Proprietor would
have no claim for rent until after payment of cur
rent expenses and salaries.
The proprietor would like, therefore, to receive
communications, with particulars, from parties in.
clined TO this mode Of action. The purpose oi
the Proprietor is to secure the best talent by pay
ing to II all the profits. Every letter received viii
be known to the Proprietor alone, who will no,
feel himself at liberty TO reveal the name Of any
party addressing him on this subject.
All communications prepaid, and addressed
" TO the Proprietor Of the National Thsatre, DO,
242, Washington city, ID. G.
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1 LEXANDRIA BoARDING-sCHooL

IN The Thirty-first Annual Session of this In
stituton will commence the ID Of the 10th
month, (October) Besides the ordinary branches
Of an English education, and the Latin, Greek,
French, and Spanish languages, there are taught
the various branches of Natural Science, and q
complete and thorough course Of Mathematics,
pure and mixed. Tho Institution is supplied with
good library, large collection of minerals and
geological specimens, an extensive philosophical
and chemical apparatus, astronomical observu.
tory, with a good telescope, transit instrument,
Troughtons circle, &C.; meteorological observai
tory and a chemical laboratory, in which the ad-
vanced students ase exercised. in various chemi-
cal manipulations and the analysis of minerals,
Soils &c, and every known facility for the ad-
vancement of the students in the different depart
ments of study.
The number of students is limited 10 about SIX
y and in order 10 secure precision in their vari-
Gus studies, and TO prevent loss Of time from want
OF necessary assistance, fpe experienced teachers
dncuding the subscribers,) three of whom are
graduates Of Yale College, reside in the family
with the students, and give to them their personal
attention and aid, not only during the hours spe-
cially devoted TO study but at all other times when
needed In addition TO these the teacher of
modern languages and the teacher Of drawing,
who give instruction to classes at stated periods.
A full course Of Lectures on Natural Philoso
ply, Chemistry, Astronomy, Geology, Vegetable
Physiology, and Agricultural Chemistry is deliv-
cred TO all the students during each term.
Circulars containing further information can be
obtained by applying TO one Of the subscribers.
BENJAMIN HALLOWELL,
HENRY C. HALLOWELL,
FRANCIS MILLER.
Alexandra, Va, 9th mo. 29th, 1854.
Sep 3--eo6t
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TAKE NOTICE.
NEW GOODS JUST RECEIVED.

NEW GOODS JUST RECEIVED.
II w. BROWNING, MERCHANT TAILOR
I under the United States Hotel, would re.
spectfnlly inform his customers and the public
generally, that he has just received New Fall and
Winter Goods, in great variety. Such as Cloths
Cassmeres, and Vestngs, of the latest importa-
tion, and is prepared TO have them made up at
the shortest notice, in the most fashionable man
ner, and at low rates of prices
Having made arrangements TO go into the
"Ready-made Clothing business" extensively this
season, he feels confident. that he can offer 10
those wishing 10 purchase a stock of Cothng
not inferior 10 any in this city, and not made up at
the north, as is usually the case with work sold
here; but cut in his own establishment, and made
by our own needy citizens in this dull season, at
low rates of prices He is enabled, therefore, TO
compete with northern work in point ofsprices
and as to quality and style, he will leave for those
who favor him with a call TO Judge.
He can sell whole suits, Coat Pants, and Vest,
at the following low rates:
Good suit for business purposes, out Of cloth or
ecassmere for the small sum Of. .$15
Dress and Frock Coats FROM. ....... $40 TO $50
Over-coats of different Styles from. .$l2 to $25
Black and fancy Pantaloons, from.o. So SO TO $40
Silk and velvet Vests, FROM. .......$2 so TO $40
This stock of Clothing is of superior quality,
and has been made up since he received the fall
and winter fashions.
He Keeps constantly on hand large assortment
of lancy articles-such gloves, cravats collars,
umbrellas, &C.
Sole agent for the sale of SCOTS Report OF
Fashions in this city.
Sept l4-u
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A cENCY AT wAsHINGToN.-Te

n Claimants. A. DICKINS con-
iinues 10 undertake the agency of claims before
Congress and other branches Of the government,
including commissioners under treaties, and the
various public Offices. He will attend TO pre-
emption and other land claims, the procuring OF
patents for the public lands, and procuring scrip
for Virginia bounty land warrants and the confr-
nation by Congress Of grants and claims to lands,
claims for property lost in taken for the service
Of the United States; properly destroyed by the
Indians, while in the possession Of the United
States; invalid, revolutionary, navy, widows and
half-pay pensions; claims for revolutionary SER
vices, whether for Communication, halfpay, or
bounty lands; also, claims for extra and back pay,
SC, of soldiers sailors and marines; as well those
against the State Of Virginia. as the United States;
all claims, growing out Of contracts win the gov
ernment for damages sustained in consequence OF
the action or conduct Of the government and, in
deed any business before Congress or the public of.
ices which may require the aid OF an agent or attor.
ney. His charges will be moderate, and depend
ing upon the amount Of the claim and the extent
Of the service.
Mr.. A. Dckins is known TO most ofthose who
have b-vn in Congress within the last few years,
or who have occupied any public attention at
Washington.
His Office is on Fifteenth street, opposite to the
Treasury Department, and next door TO the Bank
of the Metropolis.
All letters must be postpaid.
Sep 2S-1yd (m)
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H HIsTo1x
OF DEMOCRACY In THE UNITED STATES
BY the Author of the Republic OF the
United States, &C.

TTNHIS important work is now in press, the first
il volume of which will be issued early in the
autumn Of 1854.
The publication Of this work will be continued
by the subscribers and in due time they will pub
lish in the several States complete list fagents,
who will be prepared TO furnish copies promptly
in every part Of the Union.
That the author may have ample time TO prepare
his work according TO his views Of completeness
that the publishers may be enabled TO issue the
numbers with promptness and at stated periods,
thereby protecting the interest Of their agents, the
following arrangement is announced in the full
confidence that il viii prove acceptable to all, viz
To stereotype the next six numbers, making ten
in all, thus completing the first volume before any
more are published.
The numbers will then be issued monthly, with
out interruption, 10 the end. Those who prefer
the volume bound will be accommodated without
extra charge for binding and the numbers already
published, from one to four, will be taken in part
pay il not injured at their full 10 subscribers
In announcing this unavoidable delay for few
months, the publishers are not unmindful Of the
earnest desire of many speedily TO possess the
work. The necessity Of accommodating the au
thor, whose labors are incessant, will appear oh.
vious 10 all without particular explanation.
DAYTON & WENTWORTH,
Publishers, So Washington ST., Boston.
Mar i5--tT
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OENERAL ACENCY.--The

ENERAL AGENCY.--The undersigned
VI most respectfully informs, by this notice, his
friends and the public in general, here and esle-
where, that he has opened an Agency Office for
the prosecution Of claims Of every description
against the government, before the several depart
ments or Congress; procure pensions, bounty
lands, extra pay, and arrearagc pay, and will at
tend 10 the buying and selling Of real estate, the
renting Of houses, and general collecting bust
ness he will also furnish parties at distance
with such nforHDfion as they may desire from
the seat of goyGfnment Charges will be mode.
safe. Office, at present, will be on M near 18th
rtreet.
REFERENCES
Hon. J. G. Dobbin, Secretary of the Navy.
Hon. ]. Davis, Secretary Of War.
N. Calan, esq., President Of the Board Of Com
mon CouaciL
Gen. John M. McCaa, Attorney at Lag.
James III. Caustin, esq.
w. @. Reddall, State Department
SAMUEL @. TAYLOR. !
Ian 17--ff
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UNIVERSITY or vIRGINIA.-Tne

" next session OF this Institution will CON-
mence the lst Of October and end the Doth of
June following. The University embraces the
following schools, viz:
/. Ancient Languages; .. Modern Languages
3. Mathematics; a. Natural Philosophy, Mine
ralogy and Geology; 5. Chemistry and Pharmacy;
g. Principles and Practice OF Medicine Obstei-
rics and Medical Jurisprudence; \. Comparative
Anatomy, Physiology and Surgery; s. Moral Phi
iosophy, Rhetoric, Bellies Letters and Political
Economy; g. Law. Also, lectureship Of Special
Anatomy Maeria Medca and Therapeutics; and
Demonstratorship OF Anatomy.
The three first named schools have each an as
are two professors.
The expenses exclusive OF clothing books and
pocket money! are follows:
Tuition fees, say for three schools, S25
each ............ ................... SO 00
Board including diet, room furniture
and servants attendance, payable in
three instalments, in advance -. 0
Room-rent within the precincts, two oc-
cupyins room, IS each. ....... s 90
Matriculation fee, and use OF Library
and public buildings, SlJ; contin-
gent deposit, Sl0................. 25 90
Washing, say $40 fuel and lights, say $50 80 90
S25s 90
Students of medicine are charged with four
tickets at sos each, and dissecting fee Of g.
The fee in the intermediate class OF Law is
$50; in the Senior class, SIS.
S. MAUPIN,
Aug 3i--cod2w Chairman of the Faculty.
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p w. BRwNING, Merchant Tailor,

u w. BRWNlNG, Merchant Tailor,
il under the United States Hotel, having en-
larged and improved his store, would now respect
fully call the attention of citizens and strangers
visiting Washington, TO his well-seected stock OF
French and English cloths, cassimeres, and vest
ngs, Of the newest and most elegant styles OF
goods from the New York market.
Having had twenty years experience in the
purchase of goods from the best importing houses
in the United States, with such advantages will
enable him to offer them to the public on such
terms as will give entire satisfaction TO the pur-
chasers, and, in view of increasing his business
he has purchased an unusual large stock Of goods,
such as will defy competition for their beauty,
style, and cheapness.
All he asks is call before you purchase else
where, and he will convince you that you will
save your money by so doing. A suit of othes
can be made up in the most elegant style at twelve
hours notice.
Superior Ready-ma ade Clothing.
have on hand superior assortment Of ready
made clothing, of my own work, made up in the
most fashionable manner, such as overcoats in
various styles, frock and dress coats, and also
pants and vests, which will be sold at much less
price than work made TO order.
N. b. Sole agent for Scott's report Of Fashions
or the District.
Oct. l5-6m. (m)
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GREAT EXCITEMENT IN NEW YORK
Pianos and Melodeons for Cash.

"ORACE WATERS, the great Music and
III Piano Forte dealer, 333 Broadway, New
York, preferng to share large per cent. with his
customers, rather than pay il 10 the sharpers OF
Wall street, TO raise available means to enable him
TO stem the present tight times, offers his immense
assortment OF elegant and warranted Pianos and
Meodeons at a large discount from factory prices,
for cash. His assortment comprises Pianos from
three Of the largest and most celebrated Boston
manufactures; also those Of several Of the best
New York makers, including the beautiful and
much admired Horace Waters Pianos from his
own factory, and Melodeons Of the best Boston.
New Haven, New York, and Buffalo makes af-
fording opportunity for selections not TO be had
elsewhere. Each instrument warranted. Second
hand Pianos at great bargains--prices from $50 to
TO Sl60. Music and musical instruments of all
kinds. Dealers, teachers, and heads Of schools
supplied on the best terms. Music sent by mail,
postpaid. General and select catalogues Of mu-
sic and schedule Of factory prices Of Pianos Melo-
deons and musical instruments forwarded to any
address, free OF postage.
Sept 2l-d3m'