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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1855-01-24
Goldsboro, Female COLLEGE.

THE third session of this Institution commences
on Wednesday, the third of January, 1885, and
ends on the Sd of June, 1855.
Rev. JAS. III. BRENT, A. B., President.
DR.. MORGAN Gloss, late Of Chkpel Hill, Prof.
Of Math ematics.
AARda fGllsSEps OfSFeGchsrSh&&EaGGbenGAA
Board, including washing, lights, fuel,
&C., per session, $50 90
Tuition in primary department, $40 90
Collegiate department, $40 90
One hundred dollars will cover all expenses of
the session in the Collegiate course and all orna-
mental branches.
Pupils in primary department charged the usual
price for ornamental branches. One half payable
in advance.
Three Lectures on scientific subjects will be de-
livered each month.
We are making every effort to render the School
the first in advantages and cheapness, and pledge
to reduce prices, and multiply the advantages in
proportion to the increase of patronage. When
our number of pupils reaches 200 we shall be able
to reduce the prices nearly one half. Every one
aiding US, is also aiding in placing the means of a
superior education within the reach ofalmost every
girl in the State.
We return thanks for the unexampled supper
we have had and believe it will be continued
For further information apply to the President o
the Faculty, or myself. WIN. X. LANE,
Pres't. Stockholders.
Dec. 6, 1854. Is
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$4,000 RUSSIANS KILLED BY A
SMALL DETACHMENT OF TRoops!ll

A QUESTION arises in the City of Oaks, now,
IA who sells the cheapest Goods but that trou-
bic can be easily subsidized, just by calling at the
beautiful Store, in Lougee's new brick building,
occupied by JOS. SCHL0SS & BROTHER! who
boast of their well selected Stock for the Fail trade.
They have made up, and brought on, in part, soc
pair of the best quality of French and German Cas-
simere Pants embracing several styles not before
introduced)-a few hundred different styles of Cloth,
Beaver, Sa%tinett, and other kinds of Frock and
Sack Over-Coats,-an extensive variety Of Silk Vel
vet Vests, very superior quality, as we'll as Silk, Silk
Plush, Satin, Farmers Satin, down to Vests for IS
cents-the latest style of Talmas, or short and long
Cloaks,-and every thing else usually kept in a
G~entleman's Furnishing Store Particularly, they
call the attention of gentlemen to their best Eng
lish Merino Shirts, from 81 Is up to 81 90.
ALL ARTICLES MADE TO ORDER IN THEIR MANU-
FACTORY IN BALTIMORE WARRANTED
ALSO "A fine stock of LADIES' GOODS, en-.
bracing every article to meet the taste of the fair
sex, from a fine silk dress down to cotton cloth,
FOR 5 CENTS PER YARD.
As their partner, Mr.. Jos. Schloss, who has SO
journed in the Northern Cities for four months past
has availed himself of all the advantages of tn,
Northern markets as well as any Wholesale Hous,
in tho Union, they can undersell, will undersell
and have, undersold, already, any of their opponents
They return their sincere thanks for the liberia
patronage heretofore received, and request a con
tinuance of the same.
Call one door above HUTCHINGS' Saddler
Establishment, (under the sign Of HAVEN'S Da
guerreau Gallery,) Fayetteville St, Raleigh, N.
Oct. I3, "a.
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New JeWelry Store.

rHARLES II. THOMPSON, would respectfully
~ inform the citizens of Raleigh, the county and
the country adjoining, that he 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. III. Young's and Murray
e 0'Neal's Dry Good Stores, where he 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
ana Silver Watches, which will 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 ~satisfae-
ton guaranteed.
October Is, 1854. ST
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NORTH CAROLINA
MUTUiLINSURiNECOMPi Y.
N. G.

RALEIGH, N. g.
IAHIS Company has been IN successful opsr-
- alton for more than seven years, and con-
tinues to take risks upon all classes of property
in the State Except Steam Mills and Turpentine
Distilleries) upon favorable terms.
Its Policies now cover property amounting TO
81 500, 600, a large portion of which Is in eoun-
try risks; and its present capital is over Six
Hundred Thousand Dollars, in bonds properly
secured.
The average cost Of Insurance upon the plan
of thi, Company has been less than one third of
one per cent rcr annum, on all grades of pro-
perty embraced in its operations.
The following persons have been elected Di-
rectors and Officers of this Company for the
present year:
DIRECTORS:
Jos. G. B. Roulhac, c.. w. D. Hutchings, Jno.
r. Williams, John Primrose, H.. u. Turner, s.
W. Whiting, T. III. Selby, of Raleigh George
NcNeill, Fayetteville, Joshua G.. Wright. Will
mington, James Z Hoyt, Washington, James
Sloan, Greesborough, John Cox, Edenton, JOSH
ua Boner, Salem, Joseph H. Pool, Elizabeth
City, F. F. Pagan, Plymouth, Alexander Mitch
ell, Newbern, WV. H. Smith, Murfreesboro'
H. b. i, illiams, Charlotte. John B. Barrett,
Milto.. and A. Il. Sunny, Asheville.
All Directors are authorized TO receive APP
plications.
OFFICERS OF THE COMPANY:
J.. G. B. Roulhac. President,
Henry D.. Turner, Vice President,
s.. w. Whiting, Treasure,
j. G. Partridge, Secretary,
John H. Bryan, Attorney,
j. Hersman, General Agent.
S. w. Whiting.
Jno. R.. Williams, Executive Committee
Jno. Primrose,
Al communication in reference to Insurance.
should be addressed to the Secretary, post paiC
j.. C. PARTRIDGE. See,y.
Raleigh March 90, S53. 29-
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TTHE FoRTY-THIRD SESSION OF WAKE
Il FOREST COLLEGE will open on the fourth
Monday of January, with greatly increased means
OF imparting instruction, particularly in the Scien-
ces which require experiments for their illustration,
as the College has neD and ample Apparatus for
this purpose. Among the instruments are a Teles-
cope OF sufficient power to resolve Nebula, bring in
TO the observers field Of view the Moons of Jupiter
and the Rings Of Saturn, an Electrical Machine
with a glass Plate Of thirty-six inches diameter. and
On Air Pump Of power to freeze water. These two
iast menuoned Instruments must be equal 10 any
in the South, "a, until recently, SO large hava No,
been frequently made. 1t is intended in A .hort
time to make the Chemical Apparatus as completa
WIN. II. OWEN, sec'y.
Wake Forest College, Dec. IL, 1854. Is-tf
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Rnleirh. Oct. 9. 1854.
Pianos! Pianos! Pianos!

VNHE subscriber has made an arrangement with
ten manufacturers, so that he can furnish Pr
AMOS for any price from $165 to $500, and at the
manufacturers prices, ,oith 5 per off for cash
Schools, Colleges and dealers will have them fur
nished at 10 per cent less than the factory price;
rendering it a great object for persons who are in
need, to buy through him. Being a musician and
having already furnished several for the South, for
private families and schools, giving entire ~satisfae-
ton, he feels confident of being able to please all
who entrust him with their orders. He examines
thoroughly every instrument before sending it of
and guarantees them in every particular. SECOND
HAND Pianos bought from $50 to $200-and all
other Musical instruments on the best terms
Music sent free of postage at 80 per cent discount.
Commission for buying 81 per cent. Refers to J.
NJ. Morehead, w. A. Graham, Chas. Manly, J. W
Osborn, N. W. WoodGn, K. Rayner, D.. L. Swain
A. NJ. German and others. JAS III. EDNEY.
New York, Get. 1854. g.
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ERnuir Malr NM .@fmalR aGahRmifa
WN. HENhl CUNNIUUIM
In charge Of the Male Department.
Miss S, ABBIE SMITH

~ AN4NAb
In charge Of the Male Department.
Miss S. ABBIE SMITH,
III charge Of the Female Department.
THESE SCHOOLS will open-the Female depart
ment on Monday the 4th December, and the Male
department on the 10Th January. Both to close on
the 1st Thursday in June.
These schools are located in a healthy and pleas
ant part of the country, some 10 miles from Kin
ston, and situated in separate buildings mile apart,
in a line north and south. Ladies will obtain board
with the Instructress, at Mr.. Venters', north of the
Schools, and young men, at Mr.. Dawson's, and at
other places south of the same so that in passing
to and from the boarding houses there will be
no meeting of the students of the separate schools.
Board, including washing and lights SIS to 6 90
Tuition in the Engligh branches .........6 to s 90
Latin with higher branches of Mathematics IL 90
ExTRAs-Music, with the use ofinstruments 20 %
French, Drawing, Painting, Monchromatic,
Polychromatic, Wax Flowers, each......3 90
For further particulars, address the Secretary of
the or the Principal, at Kinston, Lee
noir county, M
JOHN S. ALDRIDGE,
L. w. DAWSON, Com.
G.. W. VENTERS, Sec'y.
November %, 1854. 13-10w
N- Journal at Newbern, is requested to copy
till 18th February.
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P. +. Pescud,

YTHOLESALE AND RETAIL DRUGGIST
93 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
eases, which he has hitherto procured in small
quantities. ~justifes him in offering unprece-
denied inducements to his friends and custot
mers. To the trade-he will sell the mos.
popular Patent Medicines at the ProprietoIs
prices, and respectfully requests dealers and
The public generally to give his stock and Pri-
ces an examination before sending their orders
North or elsewhere.
Oct 15 1854 30
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Louisburg Female Seminary.

TIME Spring Session of 1855, the 25th, under
IL the present Principals, will commence on Mon
day the Sth of January. Board $45, washing SIS.
Tuition as Observation-Disclosures to be had from
Circulars and Catalogues, which will be sent on
application.
Pupils coming by the Raleigh and CASTOR Rail
Road will be conveyed from Franklinton Depot to
Louisburg without charge, provided the Principal
be previously notified of the time of their arrival.
A. II. RAY, Principal.
Dec. 18th, 1854. 16-5w
A I COST-Rich Plaid and Figured Bonnet
IN Ribbons, Silk and Cloth Cloaks and mantil-
las, Silk, Straw and Leghorn BOnnets.
Fl. L. EVANS.
A L COST-Mensa and boys cloth Caps, Ready
IN made clothing, a small lot of Carpeting, &c.
Call and take a look.
Next door to R. Smiths corner.
Dec. 8, 1854. l6 II. I. EVANS
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NJ 0 nun entS,
gEOLIDJ e EI5AO SgDNJ5Su

gUALDS q lI5AW SpOAJSSu
'TNHE Subscriber would take this method of re-
/ minding the public, that he is still engaged in
the manufacture of Grave Ornaments, in all varie-
ty and the best style of finish and workmanship.
He keeps always on hand a large stock of Marble,
both of American and Italian, suitable for Monu-
ments, Obelisks, Tombs, Head Stones, &C.; and
having in ais employ a ~frst-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 i~s~its a visit to his Mar
BILE Yard, at the southeast corner of the Raleigh
Grave Yard, where may always be seen specimens
of his workmanship and a variety of styles of Grave
Ornaments.
Thankful for the liberal patronage heretofore
received, he respectfully solicits 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. STKONACH, Raleigh.
October IA 1884 z
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GreenSbOrough Female College.
Dec. 6, 1854.

II next Session will open december I'd, 1854,
and close the third Thursday in May, 1855.
Tho high standard Of scholarship and disciple,
and the ample Faculty provided for this IIstitu-
ton, give it claims to public patronage which have
heretofore been acknowledged, and as no decline
will hereafter be allowed in these particulars, and
improvements will from to time be introduced, in
creased prosperity is confidently expected.
TERMS $40 a session, including tuition in the
English branches and board with furnished rooms,
servants attendance, fuel, lights and washing
$50 extra for Music on the Piano or Guitar, and
$50 for Oil Painting, French $40; Latin S. Draw
ing S..
FACULTY.
Rev. TURNER M. JONES, A. M, President and
Professor of Natural Science and Bellies Letters.
WILLIAM X. BLAKE, A. NJ, Professor of Mathe-
mates and Ancient Languages.
THEo. F. WOLFE, Esq., Professor of Music.
M. ERNEST JoUASNE (of Paris Professor Of the
French Language and Literature.
Miss MAMIE I. SPEED, Miss LUCY MCGEE, As
~sistants in the Literary Department.
Hiss AUGUSTA M. HAGEN, Miss CAROLINE A.
BLAKE, Madame JoUANNE, Assistants in Music.
--- Professor of Painting and Drawing.
s. G. BLAKE, Esq, Steward.
Mrs. S. G. BLAKE, matron.
The department of Painting and Drawing viii
be seasonably supplied, a temporary vacancy et
listing at the time Of writing up this advertisement
Parents and Guardians DESIRING to have fuller
particulars, will please addrfss Rev. Presiden
JONES, who will forward q Circular showing tn,
course of study, general plans of management ant
all the special regulations Of the Institution.
Deeembe 4th, 1854. 15-6
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Edgeworth Female Seminary.

THE next session of this Institution will com
mence On Tuesday the I'd of January, 1854, and
close on the last Thursday in May.
The increased prosperity of the School has re-
quired the erection of a large additional building.
This is SO far completed as to be ready for the re-
ception of Pupils at the opening of the Session.
The dormitories are designed to accommodate four
pupils they are thoroughly ventilated, heated with
hot-a air fues, and supplied with water from a resor-
voir in the upper part of the building. The sleep
ing rooms in the old building have been so altered
as to be warmed in like manner with hot-aiT iues.
The whole arrangements have been made with re-
ference to comfort and convenience.
The various departments of instruction are filled
by able and thoroughly qualified Teachers.
Terms the same as heretofore.
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Spirit Of tge 9gs 8dtigk, Nsrtb
JONESVILLE
amir K 9rmalk arahkmiEs.

L
Rev. VIM. VAN EATON, A. NJ, PR1N.
THOMAS SUMMERS, ASSISTANT.
Miss SARAH FROST,
In charge Of the Female Department.
Miss ROCINDA j. DOUGHERTY,
In charge of the Musical Department.
IVNHE twenty first session of these schools will
commence on the first Monday in January next.
1t is important that students be in attendance on
the first day Of the session, or as soon thereafter as
possible.
The Academies are spacious and we'll furnished
with Chemical and Philosophical Apparatuses,
Globes, Maps, &c. In connection with the schools
there is a we'll selected Library to which all can
have access for the sum Of rs cts per session. The
village is proverbial for health and morality. Board
can be had in the village for So per month, and in
the immediate vicinity IS per month. The prices
for tuition varies from S. to IL so per session.
Entire expenses varies from $35 to AZ so per
session. Students furnish their own candles
Those coming by public conveyance can get pri-
vate conveyances from HamptOnsville a distance
of 10 miles.
EXTRAS.-Music on Piano with use of the in.
truments SIS 90, French Language s., Drawing
5, Painting in Oil colors $40.
For further information address the Principal
Jonesville, Yadkin county, N. G.
December 5th, 1854. 15-3n
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RALEIGH, Nov. l, 49,

RALEIGU, Nov. l, 1854.
DR.. L. S. PERRY: Dear Sir: In accordance with
the desire Of Che friends of our late friend, DR.. W..
r. Scott, with whom you have been associated in
the practice of Dental Surgery, Ser some time past,
Ihave determined to deliver TO y&0his vfEce, instru-
ted, and in taking your receipt for the same, 1 feel
assured that you will give entire satisfaction to his
late friends and the public generally; because I am
aware of the fact that he was very proud of you as
his pupil that he had perfect confidence in you
rs a skillful and successful Dentist, and that he in
tended soon to resign his practice in your hands,
owing to his failing eye sight
Wishing you prosperity, and hoping that viii re-
feet credit upon your late preceptOr and partner in
all your operations, 1 remaiR your sincere friend,
p. F. PESCUD.
poIa;cb Nov I 1874 10
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INDEPENDENCE

MALE & FEMALE INSTITUTES.
Located at Independence. Grayson Co., Va.
THE SESSION will commence January Sth,
1885, and close June It'll.
FACULTY.
Rev. WIN. O. REID, Principal, and Professor of
Natural, Mental and Moral Science, together with
the Hebrew Language.
WIN. M. RoBEY, Professor of Latin, Greek, and
Mathematics.
Mrs. JANETTE F.. REID, Professor of French,
Grammar, and Music.
Miss ELLEN c. RoBEY, Tutoress in Female In
stitute.
Terms per Session Of fire months.
Spelling, Reading, Writing and Arithmetic
English Grammar, Geography, and Arithmetic, So
Philosophy, Astronomy, Chemistry, Botany,
and $40
Latin, Greek, and advanced Mathematics, $l2 SO
For the French and German Languages, each, So
Hebrew Language. SIS
Music on the Piano, including use of instrument BIS
Music on Guitar, including use of instrument $I5
Drawing and Painting in water colors, ...........$5
Embroidery and ornamental Needle Work, SIS
The Schools win be furnished with a splendid
Philosophical, Chemical, and Astronomical Appa-
ratus, that the Science may be the more success
I fully taught. The Principal will deliver a series
of Lectures to his pupils each session, in order to
3 elucidate more clearly the intricate parts of Science
Suffice it to say, the course of instruction will be
: ample and thorough. Parents and guardians may
9 feel assured that their children and wards will en-
$ joy very peculiar advantages under the tuition o
the above Faculty. Tuition must be paid half il
u advance, and the other half at the end of the ses
sion. Board may be had for any number of student
at 5 so per month, including washing, lights
fuel, &c. Students may enter at any time durinI
the session, and will be charged only from time Q
entering but after entering no deduction will b
made for absence except in case of protracted sick
Y, ness For further inflammation address tha princi
in pal (post paid) at Independence, Grayson co., Vi
WM. o. REID, Principal.
P. S. Young gentlemen who intend to prepa1
n themselves for the ministry can have fine advants
eel ges here, inasmneh as they can learn to read wit
is facility the Hebrew Language, and enjoy the ben
m fit of a regular course of Theological Lectures
as desired. w. o. R.
on December 10, 1854. 15-3
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CERTIFICATES.

RALEIGH, Nov. 2, 1854.
DR.. L. S. PERRY, Surgeon Dentist,
SIR 1t affords me pleasure to state that 1 have
often heard our late friend, DIR. VIM. R. Scott, with
whom you were associated in business, speak of
your full and correct knowledge of the theory of
Dental Surgery, and express his great satisfaction
with the operations and work which, during the
present year, you performed under his eye.
1 know he was perfectly willing to leave the Of
fee under your charge, and looked forward to the
day when he should retire from the practice Of his
profession and leave you his successor.
1 hope you will continue the business, asI feel
confident that you will give entire satisfaction to all
who may require your services.
Very respectfully, WIN. j. CLARKE.
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SELLING 0EEs
Fall Stock Of Boots and Shoes,
Rropans Travelling Trunka. &c.

V0A1 VV41130 @1Ux31kUJ ~
THE subscriber having determined to leave Nor
folk, will offer his whole stock of Boots, Shoes, Bro
gans, thick Boots, Trunks, &C., in one lot, or lots to
suit purchasers, at the smallest advance above cost
for cash, or on a credit with city acceptance and
interest added.
The store, which is well known to be the best situa-
ted, as we'll as the largest and most handsome one
in the city, will be rented out or sold at a fair val
uation.
The stock has just been laid in expressly for the
Fall Trade, and purchased since the great fall in
prices of Boots, Shoes, stock, DC. 1t may be said
truly that a more favorable opportunity for buying
cheap Boots, Shoes and Brogans cannot be offered,
or for a person to commence business.
Events have recently transpired that would make
it very desirable if he can succeed to close up his
affairs in Norfolk by the LIST December next.
w. Ii. A~DDINGTON,
1Oct. 5.-23-tf.7 Norfolk, Va.
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E

no the travelling community, in the way eff Ac-
commodation Hack, to and from Raleigh and
Pittsboro' by the way of Haywood.
The subscriber takes occasion to inform the pub
lie generally that he has commenced, and will carry
on a good and comfortable Hacking business, to
and from Raleigh and Pittsboro' and that no efforts
on his part will be spared to contribute to the COM
fort of all those who may favor him with their pat
ronage. The conveyance shall be with good horses,
and careful driver. The Hack will leave Raleigh
every Monday and Friday mornings at Z o'clock,
and arrive at PittsbOro' the same evenings leave
Pittsboro' every Wednesday and Saturday morn
ing at Z o'clock and arrive at Raleigh the same
evening. Hoping to receive liberal encouragement
the undersigned pledges himself to do all in his
power to merit public patronage. His Hack will
stop in Raleigh at Lawrence's Hotel, and at Holton's
Hotel, Pittsboro. R. M. BROWN.
We, the undersigned, being well acquainted fol
many years with Nr. Brown, the proprietor and
manager of the above named accommodation Hack
will only say to the public that they may place the
utmost confidence in what he says in the above
advertisement, as we have no doubt but what d,
will do all in his power to give entire satisfaction
to all those who may see cause to patronize him il
his laudable undertaking; and we do hope that thu
travelling community will patroniZe him, as he is
gentleman In every respect worthy Of the same; hi
price of fair is as moderate as the times will admit
and we say success to him.
r. W. Haywood, C. w. d. Hutchings,
Alex. Creech, Jno. X. Williams,
Alex. j. Lawrence, Seth B. Jones,
Robert Faucet, FL. A. London.
November 10. Eb4. 11-3m
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ERANKLINT0N MALE & FEMALE INsrI-
I TUTE, FRANKLIN COUNTY, N. Chr. l. Mrs.
D.. s. RICHARDSON, Principals, aided by eight CON-
petent assistants. The ensuing Term for 1856, will
ommenc on Monday, the 1st day of January. A
punetual attendance is solicited. The two depart.
ments are distinct. Board from Z to SO per month.
For Circulars of particulars address
THE PRINCIPALS.
Nov. 90, 1854. I2-tFI