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The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1855-12-25
THE PUBLIC WORKS OF VIRGINIA.

The report Of the Virginia board of public works just
made shows that the number of miles of railroad in the
State complete is 1925 in progress, 637; capital stock
authorized S2a6a7 2oo States interest therein, Slo5l
2ls. According to this report the house of Selden With
ers CO. is indebted to the State in the of $6s7 b
This Indebtedness the report says may be reduced by
the Of $4,000 in the hands Of Peabody Co. oil
London and the further of Sl45oo0 in Virginia Ger-
cent coupon. bonds which lost in the Arctic. The
OF S245370 5 in stocks OF the Chesapeake Ohio
Canal Company secured by the State the property
OF SeIden Withers, h Co.. and Mr. Wihers has made Q
deed OF certain properties in Alexandria Virginia and ST.
Louis Missouri for the benefit OF the State.
The gross amount of the indebtedness of the board is
made up of the following items;
Drafts allowed by the board for work done
State roads and account of the
States subscription TO the capital stock
of oint-stock companies. $3l6 951 81
Advance on i10o0ol Of sterling bonds TO be
returned by sale through Barring Brothers
100000
Advance on S270,o00 of 6-per-cent bonds,
obtained by j. I. Souther under the reso-
luton Of the 18th of June Is55.......... 27oooOco
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1855-10-17

DERS0NS desiring GOOD PIANOS, directly from
the makers, iedrranted u as to tone and finish,
can have them from any one of ten manufactures
at REDUCED PRICES, by addressing the subscriber,
who is a musician and a judge, and exa mines per-
sonally every instrument purchased before sending
it away. Much of his time and attention is deyo-
ted to this species of trade, and having sent a
large number to various sections of the country
without the first complaint, he feels confident of
giving entire satisfaction to all who favor him with
their orders. The prices for ReiO Pianos in per-
feet order, vary from SlS4, upwards. Any instru-
ment sold by him not corresponding with his
guarantee will be taken back and exchanged free
IF erpease. Second hand Pianos in perfect order
bought at from one to two hundred dollars. Harps,
Guitars, Melodeons, books and every thing per
tanning to schools and colleges forwarded on Ahe
best terms. Schools and teachers are allowed tAH
per cent. off from regular prices on all instruments\
his permanent arrangement with the manufactur-
ers enables him sell all instruments at greatly re-
duced prices. He refers to Hon. G. E. Badger,
Gov. Morehead, A. M. German and others.
Address JAMES M. EDNEY,
Sc John St, n. Y.
New York, Aug. Is, 1856. bly,
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ORDERS now over eight thousand copies; Inc
OMATCH GIRL; or, LIFE SCENES As TnEl
ARE. One volume limo 2lS pages. Embelilsh-
cd with six beautiful original designs. 81 70.
That this viii he n volume of unbounded popu-
larity is attested ny the fact. that though 1t has been
announced but a few weeks. the orders are now
over Eight Thousand Copies, and still pouring IN
in immense quantities.
The book will, without doubt, create a marked
sensation, as the characters are all taken from real
life, and many of them now living. No imaginary
beings are introduced to give effect or to hnlsh a
picture. Real Life furnishes enough examples OF
Heaven born virtue and low-brcd vice, for our gu
ted author to appeal to the field of imagination for
heroes. The volume is by a person of education
and talent, a master of pure language and written
with a power and directness which cannot ran 70
command immediate attention, and will at once
create an intense interest as to the characters, a:
well rs to the i~ncognito who Yields a pen whlcf
fairly CLAWS with brilliancy and genius. A dlstln
guished critic who has read the manuscript ha
pronounced it ga volume Of remarkable powe
and beauty, Astounding in passages of deep patho
and feeling, evidently written by a person perfect
ly conversant with the deepest feelings OF the hu
man heart-those produced by trial and suffering.
Copies sent per mail (post-paid) on receipt OF tn
price. VIM. WHITE SMITH,, Publisher,
3 1876 Chestnut st. Philadelphia.
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A r VALLEY SCHOOL.

lTHE Fall and Winter session Of this School
L will commence on Monday, the 10th of Sep
sember. under the care Of Misses NJ. c. CALL and
a. A. FISHER.
This school is situated in a pleasant and healthy
part of Pitt County, N. c, near the plank road, 10
miles above GrcenviIle.
Every attention will be paid on the part of the
teachers, to the health aud comfort, as well as to
the intellectual culture of the students under their
care. Board can be obtained in good families in
the neighborhood at z dollars a month.
Terms per session of tsCeRty tCeeks.
Orthography, Reading. Writing, Arithmetic Sc 90
Higher English Branches, s 90
Latin and French, 3 90
Music, IL 90
Uuse of Piano, 1 90
Drawing, PenciIling and Painting in Water
Colors, A 90
Monochromatic and colored Crayons, 90
Plain and Ornamental Needlework, ~. 8 90
1t is desirable that all students be present at the
commencement Of the session, though no charge
will be made excepting for the time they attend.
Application may be made at the school house
or by letter to either of the teachers, addressedft
Marlboro, Pitt county, N. c.
MARTHA C. CALL,
* ABBIE A. FISHER
July IA, 1856. 463 m
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1855-10-17
LYON, ABRAHAMS & DAVIS,
Wholesale and Retail Dealers In all

Fancy and Staple Dry Goods!
WE have on hand one of the largest and most
complete a~ssortments Of Fancy and Staple Dry
Goods ever before offered in this city. Amongst
our stock may be found
Rich Moire Antique Silks
do Broeade do
do Plaid do
do Striped do
Blk Silks in all qualities
Silk and Linen Poplins
Fine French Cashmerss
do do Mouslins
Silk and Wool Plaids
French Merinoes
Parramattos, Coburg Cloths
Mourning Goods, French Embroideries
Cloth Velvet and Silk Embro'd Mantillas
q, Z and A Silk Velvets for do
In Domestic Goods we have
White and Red Flannels, Cotton do.
Plaid Linseys, Kerseys, Blankets, dc.
Bed Tickings, Stripes, Blue Dimins
0znaburgs, Bleached and Unbleached Sheet
ings
Bleached and Unbleached Shirtings
Carpets, Druggets, Riggs, Oil Cloths, DC.
The above are a "few of the many" Goods t.
be found at No. Is Sycamore Street.
Petersburg, Sept. &c, 1855. B.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1855-10-17
NEW MUSIC.

lust issued, the twentieth thousand of the pop-
- ular Ballad, What is home without a moth
err" This beautiful songi is by ALICE HAWTHORNE.
Author of "Listen to the Mocking Bird ;" " Lei
us live with a hope )" Chow sweet are the Roses"
al set my heart upon a Flower !" I" Our Good Old
Friends = MY Cottage Home I" " Song Of the
Farmer = " Pet of the Cradle = &c, &c, &c.
These Ballads are all of an easy and pleasing
character, well calculated for the use of ord;nars
performers. Price rs cents each also inst MI
iished, "HAWTHoRN LEAVES being oasv Va
~riations upon the above melodies, by the ponula,
Composer, Charles Grobe. Price 374 cents eae1
Copies sent by mail. Address
WINNER & SINISTER.
Music Publishers, Ito North 9Th ST.. pills. 2
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1855-10-17
500 REWARD.

WILL give the above reward for the appre-
Il hension and confinement of my Negro Mar
DENNIS, if taken in this State, or 5000 if taken
out Of the State. Said Dennis has now been run
away about twenty months, viz: since December,
1853: He is slightly bow-legged, toes turning out
a little, rather round shouldered and stoops slight
ly in walking ; has a scar on one ofhis thighs caus-
ed by a snag, o fdark complexion, 5 feet B. or 4inches
high, aged about 81 years, and weighing when he
left about $50 pounds.
Since Dennis has been a runaway, 1 have heard
of his being in Johnston county as a turpentine
hand and 6;tcher; Ihave heard of his being. about
Averasboro' as a maker of turpentine barrels and
striker in a blacksmith shop perhaps in Fayette-
vile or its vicinity, and about Goldsboro'. / can
not say whether these representations are true,
hntd have no doubt he is in Johnston, Harnett,
Cumberland or some of the adjacent counties, work
ing about as a free man. I learn he passed in
some places by the name of I" John G.. Williams"
he Doubtless has other names by which he has
passed during his long absence.
I will give the above Reward Of 800 for his
apprehension and confinement in this State, or
5000 if taken out of the State, SO that I get him
again. If delivered to me in Raleigh, 1 will paw
all additional expenses besides the above Reward.
Letters concerning said Runaway, to be addressed
TO me at Raleigh. W.. GRAY STRICKLAND.
Raleigh, August 25, 1855. 52-2m
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1855-10-17
New Auction and Commission House.

WE BEG LEAVE TO ANNOUNCE TO OUR
w friends and the public generally that we
have associated ourselves together for the purpose
of doing a general Auction, Commission and Agen-
cy Business, in this City, at the store one door
below W.. L. Pomery's Book Store, and hope by
strict personal attention to business to merit a Ii
beral patronage.
JAS. j. LITCHF0RD VIM. HENRY COOKE.
REFERENCES: G. Dewey, Esq, Cashier Bank
State, w. H.. Jones, Esq, Cashier Bank Cape Fear,
L. B.. Freeman, Esq, Clerk Supreme Court, Heartt
& Jones, Merchants, Raleigh A. M. McPheeters.
Norfolk, Va, Thomas Loring. Esq, Wilmington
N. O.
May II, 1855. 37-tf.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1855-10-17
New Jewelry Store.

THARLES ii. THOMPSON, would respectfully
" inform the citizens of Raleigh, the county and
the country adjoining, that be has fitted up in splen-
did style the house formerly occupied by the Insu-
rance Company, on the west side of Fayetteville
Street, and between Mr.. S. ii. loGng's and Murray
d. 0'NcaPs Dry Good Stores, where lie has opened
a RICH AND BEAUTIFUL ASSORTMENT OF
NEW JEWELRY Of all the modern styles, consist
ing of the ornamented and the useful, and to which
he invites the attention of the Ladies.
He has also for the gentlemen a good lot of Gold
and Silyen Watches, which viii be warranted to
perform well, when delivered to the customer; also
a few excellent double barrel guns brought on ex-
pressly for the hunters of Carolina, also a great va
riety of walking Canes. In fact at the New Jewel
ry Store, any and every thing usually kept in such
establishments may be found at prices that cannot
fail to please the customer.
Repairing executed at short notice and ~satisfac.
ton guaranteed.
October Is, 1854, s.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1855-10-17
CARRIERS SPANISH MIXTURE.


NOT A PARTICLE OF MERCURY IN IT.
Let the Afflicted Bead and Ponder!
An infallible Remedy for Scrofula, Kings
Evil. Rheumatism, Obstinate Cutaneous Erup-
tions, Pimples or Postules on the Face, Blotch-
es. Boils, Ague and Fever, Chronic Sore Eyes,
Ring Worms or letter, Scald Head, Enlarge
ment and Pal Of the Bones and Joints, Stub
born Ulcers, Syphilitic Disorders, Lumbago,
Spinal Complaints, and all diseases arising from
an Injudicious Use of Mercury, Imprudence in
Life, or Impurity of the Blood.
gG- This great alternative medicine and Pu
rifer of Blood is now used by thousands O.
grateful patients from all parts of the Unite
States, who testify daily to the remarkabl,
cures performed by the greatest of all medi
cines, CARRIERS SPANISH MIXTURE
Neuralgia, Rheumatism, Scrofula, Eruption
on the Skin, Liver Disease, Fevers, Ulcers, Oh
Sores, Affections of the Kidneys, Diseases {
the Throat, Female Complaints, Pains an !
! Aching of the Bones and Joints, are speedil
put to flight by using this great and inestime
BILE remedy.
For all diseases of the Blood, nothing hi
. yet been found TO compare with it. 1t cleans.
0 the system of all impurities, acts gently an
J, efficiently on the Liver and Kidneys, strength
ems the Digestion, gives tone to the Stomach
0 makes the skin clear and healthy, and restore
the Constitution, enfeebled by disease or brt
ken down by the excuses OF youth, TO ]
pristine vigor and strength.
For the Ladies, it is in~comparably bett
than all the cosmetics ever used. A few dos,
of Carter's Spanish Mixture will remove a
aali~~.sss ofoouIPleNion bring the roses man
ling to the cheek, give elasticity to the step Jar
Te improve the general health in a remarka6
degree, beyond all the medicines ever heard &
u The large number of certificates which y
. have received from persons from all parts
the U. States, is the best evidence that there
no humbug about it. The press, hotel keeI
If ers, magistrates, physicians and public me
D, well known to the community, all add the
testimony to the-effects Of this GREAT Bio,
PURIFIER.
a Call on the Agent and get a Circular al
. Almanac, and read the wonderful cures til
truly greatest of all Medicines has performe
: None genuine unless signed BENNETT
). BEERS, Proprietors, No 8 Pearl Street, Ric
= mond, Va; to whom all orders for supplies al
. agencies must be addressed.
y VIM. S. BEERS CO., Richmond, Va,
Proprietor
For sale by P. F PEsCUD, WILL ms
:, HAYWOOD, Raleigh. N. G, and by w.
.. EDDINS, Forestville. : 21-,
&c
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1855-10-17
2. +. PeScud,

WTHOLESALE AND RETAIL DRUGGIST
VA Raleigh, N. c., is now receiving his ex-
tensive purchases for the FALL TRADE,
and the rapidly increasing demand having Just
titled his purchasing many articles in original
cases, which he has hitherto procured in small
quantities, ~justifes him in offering unprece.
denied inducements to his friends and custo-
mers. To the trade-he will sell the most
popular Patent Medicines at the Proprietors
prices, and respectfully requests dealers and
the public generally to give his stock and pri-
ces an examination before sending their order,
North or elsewhere.l
Oct. 25. 1854
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1855-10-17
M
Y0lIt33 g I2AD 9HOI5 5

"a 9119O GS 9a A0 O4 0A9O
THE Subscriber would take this method of re-
l minding the public, that he is still engaged in
the manufacture of Grave ornaments in all varie-
ty and the best style CT finish ara workmanship.
lie keeps always on hand n large stock of Marble,
both of American and Italian, suitable for Monn-
ments, obelisks, Tombs, Head Stones, &C.; and
having in ais employ a f~rst-rate Northern Carver
and Letterer, he is prepared to put all kinds of De-
signs and Inscriptions, to suit the taste and wishes
of all.
He would respectfully invite a visit to his Mar
BILE Yard, at the southeast corner Of the Raleigh
Grave Yard, where may always be seea specimens
of his workmanship and a variety of styles of Grave
Ornaments. -
Thankful for the liberal patronage heretofore
received, he respectfully solieits a continuation OF
the same, pledging himself to use his best endeav-
ors to please all.
Orders from a distance will be faithfully and
promptly attended to. Address,
WIN. STRONACH, Raleigh.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1855-10-17
W0Iume Z,

These Pills are entirely Vegetable, and
are a most superior Medicine IN the cure Of All
Bilious Complaints, ChAts aud Fs1er, Dyspepsia, Costfpe
NESS, Lioer CompteiRt, Ja1ndiee, Sick Headache, Serofnia.
Salt RhcHm, FeUers of all kinds, Loss of Appetite, DISTRICT
ed and painful -MenstrHatiOn, aad oil lingering disease.
As a Female Medicine they act like a charm, and when
taken according to the directions, they never fail to cure
the worst cases of Piles, after all other remedies GaiI.
They purify the blood, equalize the cir
culations restore the Liver, Kidneys and
other Seeretory Organs 10 n healthy tome
and action; and as an Anti Bilious Family Medicine
they have no equal. Price 25 cents per box.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1855-10-17
NewBerne Agricultural Ware House.


SIKAW and Corn Stalk Cutters-our stock of
~ straw Cutters is very large. Among which
price from SIS to Sc a piece.
0raln rams OF all the most approved make,
among them are Montgomery's Patent Rockaway
Fans, believed to be the best Fan made.
Horse Rakes, a great labor-saving implement,
Win one 81 them a boy and a horse are capable Of
DONG as much work as 8 or 10 hands can in raking
up Grass, Grain, &c.
Corn Shelters of several different kinds, among
them may be found Parkers Patent Shelters, also,
S Se an fatent with Fan attached capable Of
Sheling and Tanning at same operation some
2OoO bushels of corn per day.
smiths Patent Brick Machines. A number Of
the above Brick Machines are now in use in this
State and have given entire satisfaction. with
one horse and 8 or 8 hands the machine is cana.
Die OF mouialng from s to 10 thousand Brick Del
day. Machines furnished at manufacturers nr;ces
by Samuel Oliver & Son, Agents.
added to our stock. "
Newbern, N. G.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1855-10-17
NORTH CAROLINA MUTUAL LIrE IEsU-

NORTH CAROLINA MUTUAL LIFE INSU-
in RANCE COMPANY, Raleigh, N. C-This
Company insures the lives of individuals for one
year, a term of years, or for life, on tho Mutual
Principle, the assured for life participating in all
the profits of the Company. For policies gran
ted for the whole term of life, when the premi-
um therefor amounts to $50, a note may be given
for one half the amount of the premium bearing in
terest at 6 per cent without guaranty.
The prompt manner in which all losses have been
paid by this Company, together with the low rates
OF premium, present great inducements such as are
disposed TO insure.
Slaves are insured for a term of from one to five
years, for two-thirds their value.
All losses are paid within 80 days after ~satisfac-
tory proof is presented.
DIRECTORS.-Charles E. johnson, VIM. Dali
las Haywood, James F. Jordan, Quinton Busbee, H.
W. Hustled, VIM. ii. Mckee, Charles B. Root, VIM.
W. Holden, VIM. D. Cooke, r. III. Battle, VIM. II.
Jones, P. F. Pescud and Seaton Gales.
OFFICERS.-Dr. Charles E. johnson, President;
VIM. D. Haywood, Vice President; John G. Will
liams, Secretary; VIM. Fl. Jones, Treasurer H.. w
Hustled, Attorney Drs. Charles E. johnson, VIM
81. Mckee, and Richard B. Haywood, Medica
Board of Consultation R. II. Battle, VIM. W
Holden and Charles B.. Root, Executive Committee
j. Hersman, General Agent.
For further information, the public are refcrre'
to the pamphlets, and forms Of proposal, whicl
may be obtained at the Office of the Company, o
any of its Agencies.
Communication should be addressed, (post- paid
to JOHN G.. WILLIAMS, Secretary.
Raleigh, July IL, 1855. 10
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LADIES' Dry Goods Stock,
Raleigh, April Is, 1855.
New Bakery and Candy Manufactry

M RS. HARDIE desires to say to the public, that
I'VE she has recently employed a superior Baker
and Candy Maker. She will keep constantly for
is now prepared to execute orders for Cake for
Dinners and Parties. Families and Hotels can be
supplied with any kind or any quality of Desserts.
She will FIJI orders for Candy at Wholesale, and
forward it to any part of the State.
RALEIGH. Nov % 1854 A-tF
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The Early Flower.

On TIE death Of WIN. II. HASTINGS, v6o died
a Jsto days past.
The Early Flower.
Summer departs-tho golden hours are dying;
In the green glade iB minstrelsy is still,
A purple haze like a thin veil is lying
On the calm waters and the distant hill.
Cooler the breeze that waits upon the morning, l
Palor the splendor OF the noontide ray,
Power the flowers the pathway adjoining,
Earlier the twilight fades in gloom away.
Summer departs, and thou too hast departed;
Thou who vast promising joy to thy friends,
What have they now, tho lonely and sad hearted,
But the lone mound thai DER thy slumbcr bends?
The Power that palos the season MS it closes,
And folds tho brightness in the blossoms breast,
Bhdo death 60 forth among the fading roses,
And bear thy spirit to its promised rest.
o, summer, sweet summer, sad is thy waning,
A shadow falloth on thy garands gay,
A deeper gloom is on thy path remaining,
Since our beloved hast with theo past away.
Thou wilt como back, but when Tho skies ore
And thy fair presence ~gladdens al the plain
How cnn we over joy in thy returning,
How can wo welcome thee with smiles againH
But horo in peace thoy'v laid him down to rest,
Mid signs and sadness and o'eraowing tears,
Now thy pilgrimage through few past feeting years
Is done, and thou dost slumber with the blest.
But Why should parents thy departure mourn!
Why weep in sorrow at this lonely tomb
For thy sweet spirit hath been upward borne,
AiaT from all bereavement, woe and gloom.
Thou art secure from ill-lifo's tolls ere ended,
Finished for thee it's feyorishness md sore,
It's discOrds in ono harmony are blended,
It's summer Of gloom is all with brightness more
Oh Ia that glorious land that good inherit,
Cpust thou the anguish Of n mother see,
Who finds the only spell that soothos her spirit,
In mourning thus a sad lament Tor thcg2
j. i. r..
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D DRESS FOODS

FNGLISH MerinOs, French do, Fig'd and Plaid
~ Cashmeres, do, do, Mouselines. Copd ana
Black Alpacas. LITCHFoRD & COOKE.
Com. Merchants.
One door sboye "a. POrter's Shoe Stor..
Sept. IA, 1855. a
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1From the Murfressboro' Gazette.7

MEssRs. EDITORS. In looking over the last num-
Der of the Gazette, 1 found a communication from
our friend, Mr.. L. T. Spiers, recommending DIR. R.
II. Worthington's Cholera Mixture to the public,
for the cure of d~iarrhea, dysentery, and other kin
dred diseases. Having experienced in my own case,
the happy effects of its use, as well as other member
of my family, I can safely say that I regard it SUI
perior to any remedy we have ever used, in an ex
perience of twenty years. would, therefore, re
commend it to everyfamily as an invaluable remedy
and every individual to procure a bottle and keel
it by them in these times of cholera.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1855-10-17
For the Spirit of the Age.
To s. A. B., on her Birthday.

ny AGLAUs PoRREsTER.
In the silent shade Of evening,
Grasp / now my idle pen
And its point, cen now is leaving
Traces dark whore IL has been.
SO, thy life lastly is Aeeting
Der the b1aten path Of time,
And there ca be no retreating
From the maidenhood's ripe primo.
May tho mark thy footstep traces
On life's shore Of billowy strife,
Show, that in tho warlike races,
Thy passports gained to eternal life.
Early hast thou sought the Saviour
Experienced Heavens redeeming love;
Continue MS in thy Christian labor,
Till God assigns thee q place above.
BRIpeEPoRT, Conn.