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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1855-11-14
Raleigh Female Seminary,
RALEIGH, n. C.

RALElOn, NJ ". L.
N EV. W. II. CHRISTIAN, A. NJ, President
III (aided by a number of Teachers sufficient to
meet all the demands of the School.)
The exercises Of this institution will commence
on Wednesday, the 9th of next January. To the
buildings already on the premises. which arespa-
cious and comfortable, and which are to be imme-
diately thoroughly repaired and fitted up, will
be added forthwith a large three story brick bull
ding. So that there will be room for a large num-
Der Of boarders. Mr.. Christian, the President is
not only a graduate of Il. NJ. College, but has
also graduated in several schools of the Virginia
University. lie has had extensive experience in
teaching in Female Schools of high grade, SO that
persons committing their daughters to his charge
may feel well assured that every effort will be
made necessary to their Improvement.
Terms per Session Of Five months:
Board, including eating, sleeping, lights
and fuel, $50 20
English tuition, 10 90
Music on Piano and Guitar, 20 90
Use of instrument, B 90
Washing, 5 90
French, Italian, Anglo Saxon, Ancient Langua-
ges, Painting and Drawing in all their varieties,
Needle-work, &c, taught at the usual prices.
%s- Persons intending to board their daughters
soith the President should inform him Of the fact as
soon as they can, that he may make his arrange.
naents accordingly. 1t is preferable that each
young lady should supply herself with her towels
with her name distinctly marked on them, as vel
as her other clothing. For further particulars ad
dress Prof. w. ii. CHRIsTIAN, lWarrenton Femal
College, or AN. GoRMAN, Esk, Sec. of the Boar'
Of Directors, Raleigh, N. C..
Payments-one half in advance, the remainde
at the end of the Session.
II is very desirable that Pupils be present at tn
beginning of the session, as the classes will then b
formed, and a delay of a few days may subjeC
them to inconvenience.
Students will be admitted any time during tn
session, and charged from time of entrance only.
DIRECTORS.
@. w. ID. HUTCHINGs, A.. NJ. GoRMAN,
I. II. SELBY, s.. II. YoUxG,
j.. G. PALMER, NJ. A. BLEDsoE,
Ct. COOKE, NJ. REID,
Henry PORTER.
GH- Star, Standard, Register and Post col
weekly till LIST Jan.
Raleigh, Oct. 81, 1855. st,
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D0Jum& L
sI
COMP OF y.SagalNliIES

These Pills are entirely Vegetable, ana
are a most superior Medicine in the cure OF al
Bilious Complaints, Chafs aud Fsrer, Dyspepsia, Costire
ness, Liner Complaint, .JaHRdiee, Sick Headache, SerofHia,
Salt Rheam, Fs1eTs of III Kinds, Loss Of .3pPetite, O5StrHet-
ed and paiafdi .MeHstrnatioR, aud aH lingering diseases.
As a Female Medicine they act like a charm, and when
taken according 10 the directions, they never fail TO cure
the worst cases of Piles, after all other remedies fai.
They purify the blood, %equaIiZe the cir.
culatiOn, restore the Liver, Kidneys, ana
other SecretOry Organs TO n healthy tone
and action; and as an Anti Bilious Family Medlclne
they have no equal. Price p cents per box.
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MUTUAL INSUR COMPANY

&&4 484W
- I the end OF three years, such has been the
A care and economy of the officers of this
Company, that we are still free from debt !:
have made no assessments and have now such
a large Capital in CASH and notes, that we have
no hesitation in saying to the public, that there
is no safer Company in the southern country.
The most of the risks in this Company being
in the western part of the State, where the
danger from fire is much less.
fcers, were elected
JAMES SLOAN, President.
Sc. COFFIN, Vice President.
c. P. MENDENHALL, Attorney.
PETER ADAMS, Sec'y. Dc Treasurer.
WIN. ii. CUMMING, General Aqent.
All communications should be directed to the
Secretary free of Postage.
PETER ADAMS, Sec'y.
Aug. l. 1854. l5-1y
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A large stock Of Worsted Dress Goods.
NAMELY: Valencia Plaid Cashmeres, Real
IN French Merinos, (all shades y Lupin's French
Cold Challie Black, Brown and Grey De Baye
for Travelling Dresses Plaid and Run Silks
Also, a large lot Of Mourning Goods. Bomba-
zines; Mohair Lustres; Canton Cloths Alpacas
and De LANES.
W. II. s. R. S. TUCKER.
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New Auction and Commission House,

new Auction and Commission House.
M BEG LEAVE TO ANNOUNCE TO OUR
w friends and the public generally that We
nave associated ourselves together for the purpose
OF DONG a general Auction, Commission and Agen-
ey Business, in this City, at the store one door
oeiow W. l.. Pomery's Book Store, and hope by
strict personal attention to business to merit a Ii
beral patronage.
JAS j. LITCHF0RD.
REFERENCES: c. Dewey, Esq, Cashier Bank
state W. Jones, Esq, Cashier Bank Cape Fear,
L. u. freeman, Esq, Clerk Supreme Court, Heartt
q Jones Merchants, Raleigh A. NJ. McPheeters,
Norfolk, Va,; Thomas Loring. Esq, Wilmington,
May IL, 1855. 37-tf.
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Wanted.

A Professor OF Natural Sciences in Salem Fe-
IA male College, Salem, Russell county, Ala.
Address JOHN s. RAY,
Hard Money, Ga.
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JUST ARRIVED !
FALL AND WINTER GOODS

FOR 1855!
The subscriber takes pleasure in announcing to
his friends and customers, that his Fall & Winter
stock of Staple and Fancy Dry Goods are now
ready for examination. He deems it unnecessary,
and uncalled for, to speak of the amount of his
Falls purchase, his stock will speak for ITSELF
As to prices, it is generally understood, all right
down, dozen, DOWN to the lowest figure. He
invites one and all no respecter of persons to call,
and the goods will be shown with a good will, and
free Of charge.
lie has all kinds of Goods for the LADIES, of
the latest importations, such as
Black Mozambique Silk, Black and Cold Cloaks,
Plain d Watered do do do Talmas
do q Plaid do Shawls and Mantillas.
Bonnets, Collars, Edgings, Ribbons, Under
sleeves, Inscrtings, Gloves, Hosiery, Moriautioue.
Trimmings, French Merino, French DeLanes,
Black Alpaca, English Merino, Common DeLanes,
Canton Cloth, Coburgs, Plaid Cashmere. Pomha
zine, Ladios's handkerchief Gents Handkercb'fs
Black and Geld Satinet, Cloths and Cashmere.
Ky. Jeans d Tweeds, Stripes for servants, GEORGIA
Kerseys and Planes, 1.-THE best %articlel Bleach and
Brown Domestic, Bed Tick, Prints, Ginghams.
Flannels, Negro and Bed Blankets.
BOOTS, SHOES AND CATERS.
Mills Boots, Heavy Waterproof Boots, Ladies
Walking Shoes, Brogau Boots, Ladies Coarse
Shoes, Heavy Boots for Servants, Ladies Coo
Bootees, Ladies Morocco Bootees, Misses and
Children Bootees, best double sole Broeans. Kir
Brogans, Black and COlored Caters.
The above mentioned Boots and Shoes will h,
sold at the lowest market price.
HATS! HATS! HATS! HATS
Beebe's best Moleskin Hats, black and colora,
Soft hats, Wool hats, Common Fur hats. otbe
wide brim hats, cloth caps, plush caps, of the Ia
test styles out.
Cali and examine before buying elsewhere.
HENRY L. EVANS.
One door above R. Smiths Corner
Raleigh, Oct. Sth, 1858. e.
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EdgeWOrth Female Seminary.

GREENSBORO, N. C.
THE next session of this Institution, which has
now been in successful operation for fifteen years,
will commence on Wednesday LIST of August.
The course of study is designed to be thorough
and systematic, embracing every thing necessary
to a solid and ornamental education.
1t is very important that pupils be present at
the opening Of the Session. A few days absence
at the commencement of the year when the class
es are formed and new studies entered upon, may
embarrass the pupil for weeks.
Catalogues containing the course of study, ex-
penses, &c, will be forwarded on application to
RICHARD STERLING, Principal.
June 13, 1855. Atm
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 the 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 giver
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 beer
paid by this Company, together with the low rate
of premium, present great inducements such as ar
disposed to insure.
Slaves are insured for a term of from one to fv
years, for two-thirds their value.
All losses are paid within 80 days after ~satisfaC
tory proof is presented.
DIRECT0RS.-Charles E. johnson, VIM. Da
las Haywood, James F. Jordan, Quinton Busbee, /
W. Hustled, VIM. II. Mckee, Charles B. Root, VIZ
w. Holden, VIM. D.. Cooke, r. III. Battle, VIM.
Jones. P. F. Pescud and Seaton Gales.
OFFICERS.-Dr. Charles E. johnson, Presiden
VIM. D.. Haywood, Vice President; John G. w
liams, Secretary; VIM. H. Jones, Treasurer; II. '
Hustled, Attorney Drs. Charles E. johnson, W
H.. Mckee, and Richard B. Haywood, Medic
Board of Consultation R. II. Battle, VIM. '
Holden and Charles D. Root, Executive Committe
j. Hersman, General Agent.
For further information, the public are REFER
to the pamphlets, and forms Of proposal, viii
may be obtained at the Office of the Company,
any of its Agencies.
Communications should be addressed, ~(post-pai
to JOHN g. WILLIAMS, Secretary.
Raleigh, July II, 1855. Is
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Cooper's Patent Lime and Guano spreaders.
WARRANTED to work well, or the money
refunded, for sale by
ROWLETT & HARDY, Sole Agents.
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GUAMo-"A" BRAND.

D ECEIVED direct from the Government Agent
in fine order, for sale by
R0WLETT & HARDY.
Montgomery's Celebrated Fan Mills.
fESHE best in use, having been awarded first
l. premiums over all competitors at the Fairs of
North Carolina, Virginia and Maryland, sold at
Factory prices by
ROWLETT Il HARDY, Sole Agents.
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Warrenton. Nav %, 1855.
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taN9IIld SEIIIA

every town and village in North 4 SDrth Care
and by WILLIAMS & HAYWOOD, Raleigh
Sent. 90, 1854.
The American patriot., 1855-10-20
NEW DRUG STORE!

THE UNDERSIGNED take this opportunity ~
i of informing the Planters and Inhabitants NY
of East Feliciana, generally, that the Drug bu- IL
siness heretofore carried onby Mr.. WIN. SADLER,
has been purchased by them; and will now be con-
Quoted under and by the style of HENRY BEE
ClIENO & Co.
The stock of Drugs and Chemicals will be en-
tirely overhauied and replenished, every article
sent from the Store LABELLED AND WE'LL
WRAPPED, and guaranteed to he of the purcst
and best quality.
The store will not be left nigh. or day, and espc-
cial attention and care will bc paid to Physicians
prescriptions in the dispensing of which, Mr..
Beecheno has had great deal of experience for
many years.
Every article usually kept by Druggists will be
sold here, an enumeration or list is unnecessary,
because should anything be asked for, not in stock,
it can be procured at few days notice, as II. S.
Il. Co., will be receiving packages from New Or
leans and the North all the time
HENRY s. BEECHENO & Co.
Clinton, La, June %, 1853
NEW STOCK JUST RECEIVED
~ Fresh FLOUR, fancy and Extra;
ONIONS
IRISH POTATOES;
MACKEREI;
Sugar Cured HAMS;
Prime SUGAR;
Dry MEASURES;
Kcclcr's Well and Water BUCKETS, for sale by
i'll J. q. D'ARMoND.
The American patriot., 1855-10-20
January II, 1856.
Rn0DES' FEVER AND ACUE CURE,

DOR the prevention and cure of INTERMITTENT
l. and REMrrENr FEvERs, FEVER and AGUE,
Cults and FEVER, DuMR AGuE. GENERAL DEnIfI-
rY, NrGnr SwEArs, and all other forms Of disease
which have common origin in Malaria or Miasma.
This ia a NATURAL ANTlDOTE which will
entirely protect any resident or traveller even in
the most sckly or swampy localities, from any ague
or bilious disease whatever, or any injury from
constantly inhalng Malaria or Miasma.
1t will instantly check the ague in persons who
have suffered from any length of time, from one
day to twenty years, so that they need never to
have another chill, by continuing in use according
to directions. The patient at once begins to re-
cover appetite and strength, and continues until u
permanent and radical cure is effected
One or two bottles will answer for ordinary cases;
some may require more. Directions printed In
German, French and Spanish, accompany each
bottle. Price one Dollar Liberal discounts made
to the trade
JAMES A. RHODES, Providence, r. I.
The American patriot., 1855-10-20
A CARD.


ii ENRY s. BEECHENO begs to return his sim
IL cere thanks to his friends and to the inhabit-
ants of East Felicana generally, for the kind and
liberal patronage bestowed upon him since he COM
menced business in Clinton, and assures them no
exertions shall be wanting on his part to merit a
continuance of the same.
II. S. BEEcnENo is fully prepared to supply plan
ers and all others with every article in the Drug
business and from his long experience in that line,
combined with practical acquaintance with chem
stry in all its branches, merely requests trial as
test of his qualifications. An accurate analysis of
mineral waters will be granted gratis to those desi-
rous of having it made.
PHYSICIANS PRESCRIPTIONS are dispensed with
neatness and prompttude, and with great care as
to labelling, and the minor details
A constant supply of the choicest brands Of
Wines and Spirits, on hand, for MEDICAL PURPOSES,
only.
large quantity of Ale and Porter, first rate
quality continually coming to hand
IL. S. B. does not feel disposed to advertise the
exact quantities of Drugs he has received lately
earring he might possibly UEDER.rate it, and not dc
himself the justice he is so anxously seeking.
HENRY S. BEECHENO L Co.
ulnou, L., Oct. 90, 1876.
The American patriot., 1855-10-20
New astasDl<S!

New hooks!
NJ AZURE OF EVIL OLD FARM HOUSE;
N QUESTIONS OF THE SOUL OLD INN;
IN DOORS AND OUT: SEVASTOPOL;
ELLEN NAUBRY ELLEN HALL;
HUMANITY IN THE CITY;
AMYAS LEIGH HEN FEVER;
WOMEN OF FRENCH REVOLUTION;
ESCAPED MUM ANNA CLAYTON;
COUNTRY NEIGHBORHOOD
CONSTANCE HERBERT
CONSCRIPT; just reed and for sale by
JULIA FIREMAN.,
COMMON PLACE BOOK,
MY BROTHERS KEEPER,
WINKLE'S CASTLE BUILDERS,
LEAVES FROM A FAMILY JOURNAL,
septl LANGW GRITTY IL TILDON
The American patriot., 1855-10-20
PROCEEDINGS
the Clinton and Port Hudson r. K. Co.

RcSolrea, by the Board of Directors of the
Clinton and Port Hudson Railroad Company,
at meeting held on the 10th of Oct. 1855,
That they have learned with deep sorrow
and regret of the sudden death by yellow fever
Of Mr.. JAMES c. STEVENSON.
Resol1ed, That by this melancholy event the
Company have been deprived of the services
Of the slllfal, faithful and ever industrious
engineer; aud this whole community has been
called upon to deplore the loss Of a young man
whose exemplary conduct gave sure promise
of his future usefulness as citizen.
Resolred, That copy of these resolutions
be forward ID by the Secretary Of the compa-
ny to his bereaved parent (Mr. - Steven
SON. with whom we most sincerely sympathize
in the irrcparable loss of an afectionate and
dutiful son.
Resolrtd, That copies of the foregoing reso
lutlons be furnished the editors Of the two pa
pers in this place for publication.
G. A. NEAFUS, Pres't.
R. IL. DRAuGHoN, sec'y.
Rsso1re1, by the Board of Directors of the
Clinton and Port Hudson Railroad Company,
at a me- ting held on the 10th Oct. 1855,
That it is with the deepest regret that they
have been again called upon to deplore the
loss of another of their engineers, Mr.. Alan
son Egg'eston, who came to his death by the
explosion of the locomotive on the 18th inst.
Reso1red, therefore, That by this melancho-
" event the company has deem deprived of a
most industrious and persevering engineer, and
the citizens of Clinton of one of its most USE
full citizens
Reso1red, That copy of these resolutions
be sent by the Secretary of the company to
his bereaved companion, with whom we most
sincerely sympathize in the loss of kind and
affectonate husband.
Reso1red, That copies of the foregoing reso-
lutions be furnished the editors of the two pa
pers published in this place.
G. A. NEAFUS, Pres't.
R. H. DRAuGHoS, Sec'y. Oct
The American patriot., 1855-10-20
DRY GOODS, ETC.
MILLS. CLEVELAND & co.
Provision 4 Grocery Store.

ID RESPECTFULLY inform their friends and the
IL trading public, that they have On hand large
and complete assortment of
GROCERIES AND PROVISIONS,
together with well selected stock of
DRY GOODS, HATS, BOOTS SHOES,
ARE, CRoCKERY, NEGRO GOODS,
and in fact every article in demand for
FAMILY OR PLANTATION USE
They are prepared to make Cash advances on
Cotton consigned to Messrs Oakley Il HAWK
ms, New Orleans, and to afford all the facilities
usual in their line OF business.
Clinton, La, January II, 1855. 1y
FOR THE SPRING AND SUMMER.
n " w 4; q q DIS.
NOV RECEIVING and opening splendid sup
~ ply Of new goods for the
SPRING AND SUMMER,
At the old established house of LEVI, BLOOM &
CO., which will be disposed of on the most rea-
souablc terms.
Silk Tissues;
Bareges, lowered and Plain;
Plain .'aconet Organdie and dotted Muslin;
Printed ribbed Muslin;
Plaid aud check Ginghams;
Flying and Thread Lace
Ladies' Collars, Chemisettes and Under-secves;
Handkerchiefs, plain and embroidered;
Silk, do do do;
Gents Cravats all kinds;
Bonnet, Cap and Belt Ribbons;
Trimmings for Ladies' Dresses
Irish Linens, brown, plaid and check do;
French and Atakapas Cottonadcs;
Brown and bleached Domcstics;
Ali kinds Of fancy Linens, for Pants;
Perfuucrv. large and superior assortment.
CLOTHING. BOOTS AND SHOES.
large and superior stock of fashionable Cloth.
ing, and Hats, direct from New York.
Gents Boots brogans and Shoes;
ladies' Caters and Hootees;
Childrens' Shoes.
The trading community are respectfully invited
to give them call
all A. LEVI, BLOOM \ co.
Worms. Meyer Il TO-.
HAVE RECENTLY Removed from their Old
L l Stand, to the Store formerly occupied by NJ
BLOOM, where they keep constantly on hand, a
complete assortment of
FANCY AND STAPLE GOODS.
CLOTIlInG, BOOTS,
SHOES, HATS
HARDWARE,
CROCKERY,
GROCERIES, &c.
They are now we'll situated to offer every facility
in their line of business and accommodate thos,
who may favor them with call.
Clinton, La, May 9th, 1865.
The American patriot., 1855-10-20
T.. w. AVID,

- III II q Il HIIUT
d ESPECTFULLY begs leave to inform his friends
III and the public generally that he still continues
to carry the above business at the old stand OF
HATCH 4 WARD, opposite Carman's Hotel He
has just received from New Orleans a splendid
assortment Of GOODS suitable for winter wear,
which he is prepared to make to order in the
latest style, and upon the most reasonable terms
N. B.-Particuar attention paid to CUTTING
and Repairing. d27
The American patriot., 1855-10-20
OFFICE OF THE
MARYLAND CONSOLIDATED LOTTERIES, J
BALTIMORE, MARYLAND, Goth JUNE, 1855.
GgMfiDsa-D1AftnrV ESr:a peGS
OFFICE OF THE

CazltiOk1.-LOftery Frauds.
THE Commissioner of the Maryland State Lotter-
i les has deemed it his duty to caution the pub
lie against the numerous Swindlers who circulate by
mail and otherwise, fraudulent Lottery schemes, and
pretend to be agents for the sale of tickets in Lot
teries which are wholly fictitious,
The only legal Lotteries in Maryland are those
drawn daily under the superintendent of the Com
missioner elected by the people of the State, un-
der the new Constitution, to examine and approve
the schemes and attend to the drawings.
All the tickets in these Lotteries and all certif-
Gates of packages of tickets have the Autographed
signature F. Y, BRENAN, General Agent for the
Contractor Office of the Maryland Consolidated
Lotteries, Baltimore, Nd All Others are fraudulent.
Any information on the subject of Lotteries, the
manner in which they are drawn, &C., &C., will be
cheerfully given by addressing
+. Y. Brennan,
septS '55 BALTIMORE, MARYLAND
The American patriot., 1855-10-20
20 the EtsaSssic.

THE undersigned bcgs to inform his friends and
L Inhabitants of East Feliciana generally, that he
has disposed of the whole Of his stock Of Drugs
chemicals, Proprietary ard Medicines to Mcssrs.
BEEcHENo BARTON, and from Mr.. Bcechcno's
qualifications and references as an Apothccary,
feels great pleasure in recommending him to the
notice Of his late supporters.
Clinton June 23d 1883. VIM SADDLER.
The American patriot., 1855-10-20
EVIDENCE OF SAFETY.

New York, June II, 1855.
81 have made a chemical examination OF
"RnoLEs' FEVER AND Az CuRE,' or "ANTinoTs
TO MApAsiA,' and have tested it for Arsenic, Mcr-
curry, Quininc, and Strychnne, but have not found
a particle of either in it, nor have found any sub
stance in its composition that would prove injurious
to the constitution.
JAMES L. Chiffon, NJ ~, Chemist
The American patriot., 1855-10-20
N4y,X'HalE

ITO all Officers and Soldiers of the war of 1872,
L to all Officers and Soldiers who were engaged
in any military service, including the Indian wars
Wagoners, Fiotilamen, and all those engaged in
the Mexican wars, and to all persons engaged in
Marine service, and to their Widows and Minor
Children, that an additional amount of BOUNTY
LAND has been granted to them, so rs to make
in all 100 Acres by The last act of Congress-
am ready and willing to attend to the wants of all
such persons who may call on me to procure their
LAND CLAIMS. | have the NUMBERS the
DATES Of the ISSUES and the AMOUNTS of
those who have employed me heretofore oprocure
their Lands. Please call at my Office, in Clinton.
mrl4 JOHN NJ. ROBERTS.
The American patriot., 1855-10-20
A Splendid Cook for Sale.

7 HAVE fine cook, with two children, aged 10
l. and 6 years, that | wish to SELL there is not
better Cook in the Parish. She was head Cook
in the Union Hotel for about years. She is not
sold for any fault. A full guarantee title will be
gven-Terms will be liberal
Clinton, La. Septs so R. G. CARMAN.
GB-The above family will be exchanged for
one or two field hands, men or women, and the
difference paid in cash.
septl5 SO. R. G. c.