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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-09-05

The LIQUOR Law ~ MAINE.-The Supreme
Court of the State of Maine, sitting at Augusta,
decided on Thursday last, in the case of John
Hersand, sentenced by police court to fine and
imprisonment for selling glass Of liquor, that
under the Maine law" Of 1856, judges Of mu-
nicipal or police courts Or justices of the peace
have no power to impose fine of twenty dol
lars and imprison person charged with selling
liquor in violation of that act, which can only
be done by Indictment and triad by jury. The
question came up under a habeas corpus, and
the opinion was delivered by Chief Justice
Shepler. The prisoner was Of course diseharg.
cd. The effect of this decision is TO completely
nullify the law, so far rs the manner and form
of its execution has been attempted. ::
Both the Wing and Democratic State Con.
yentions Of Maine have passed resolutions de-
nouncing this law. In the Democratic Conven-
zion, ex- Governor Hubbard stated that although
he had signed the lquor'bi yst;;he was now
so well satisfied of the extreme and unjust pen.
allies inflicted by the act, that he would never,
if ever placed again in the Gubernatorial chair
sign similar act; but. on the contrary, would
do his utmost 10 obtain the repeal of the pres
ent law. Other gentlemen, distinguished for
their former support of The blaine law, express
ed their decided disnpprobation Of il is practi.
cal measure.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-09-05
SIDNEY. SMITHS description of himself in
e.

SIDNEY SMITHS descnpuoh OF H1ulse'f j"
eighteen hundred and forty:four:
II am seventy.four years Of age, and being
Canon of st. Paal's in London, and rector OF
parish in fhe country, my time is divided equal
ly between town and country. am living
among the best society III. the metropolis, and ut
enae in my circumstances; in tolerable health a
mild wing, a tolerating. churchman, and much
given to talking, laughing and noise. ! dine
with the rich in London, and physic the poor IN
the country-passing from the sauces Of Dives
to the sores of Lazarus. I am, upon the whole,
a happy man; have found the world an enter
tanning world, and am thankful to, Providence
for the part allotted to me in. it."
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-09-05

FLORIDA PANTHER SToRY.-Tbs last Allsa-
Tor Advertiser contains the following Columbia
Panther Story:
One night last week, at the residence Of Ro-
bert Wilkinson, Esq. tWo young men were
sleeping in his piazza, and q little before day.
break they were aroused from their slumbers by
the noise of the dogs in the front yard. They
Immediately arose from their bed, and looked in
every direction for the cause of the disturbance,
but could see nothing. Finally one. of them,
who was standing near the outer edge of the
piazza, happening to look downward, discovered
large Panther, standing with his fore foot up.
on the piazza, and within about Ten inches Of
his own feet-his Partnership seemed to be
quite Indifferent TO what was going on around
him. Our friend, whose feet stood in 80 close
proximity 10 his majesty's paws, being unarmed,
uttered hasty shrek, and Immediately sought
his double-barrel, but upon drawing trigger at
his Partnership tho cap exploded without hrlng
the gun, and The second barrel being tried. did
likewise another double barrel was inthe mean
lime produced, and, provoking to think, both the
treacherous percussions on this gnn also failed,
his Partnership still standing with bis feet upon
the piazza, quietly witnessing the futile attempts
of his affrghed assailants to take his life about
this time however his majesty concluded 10 take
= wider survey of the premises, and descending
from the piazza, he deliberately strode about the
yard for short time, occasionally slapPing over
dog whirh might chance to obtrude u little too
near his majesty's person, and then returned
to the piazza and resumed his former position
again coolly facing HIS assailants, who. having
taken advantage Of the truce afforded BY his
majesty's brief absence, had replenished their
gun tubes with fresh caps, and, upon his return
renewed the assault; fortunately for our friends
their gun fired this time, and bis majesty WAS
slain he proved to be male, AMI one of the
largest ever seen in these parts.
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the indiffi :d p g! our Village officiu
shall leave us no other manly resort.
OIIIS OLE.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-09-05

CHURCHES IN New $YoRK CITY.-There are in
the city of New York 29 Baptist churches, num-
bering 1888 commandments; 8, Congregational
churches; with 1850 commandments; % Dutch
Reform churches, with 1886 communicants; 5
Lutheran churches, with S,o48 communicants; I;
s5sMethodist Episcopal churches, with 8,45s
cohhmunicnnts; 46 Presbyterian churches, with
13947 communicants; and 4S Protestant Epis.
copaI churches, with $3.50 communicants. This
makes an aggregate Of 1876 churches.
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Sept.6
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1855-08-15
PROSPECTUS OF THE
North Carolina Christian Advocate.

TTHE North Carolina Annual Conference of the
Methodist Episcopal Church South, having
determined to issue n y weekly paper bearing the
above name, the subscribers are authorized to is
sue this prospectus.
1t is intended to publish a family nepspaper,
which, while 1t shall be religious in tone and SEN
timent, aud maintain the doctrines and usages of
the Methodist Church, shall be devoted to aH the
Interests Of North Carolina, and furnish intelli-
geneo for every class Of readers. In size and dp-
pearaRce the new periodical is to be equal to any
Of oar Church papers, while it will surpass them
nil in adaptednoss to the wants Of our people,
The entire insuliciency Of the existing 'Advo-
Gates to the necessities Of our position forces us to
the publication Of or ogn paper, and ne conf
IDENTIFY expect tho hearty cooperation of the mem
bers Of our church in all parts Of the State and
Conference, and hope to make the paper so inter-
csting and instructive as to attract patronage from
the public generally.
The Advocate will be published at $1.5O a year
and the first number will be issued as early a.
practicable after the next Session OF our Confer
enco. IL IL believed that the publication will b.
coinWeDcod on the list Of January, 1856. It'll de
sirable that as large a subscription rs possible b
obtained before the Conference, and the Minister
and all others interested in the enterprise are re
s~pectfully urged TO secure and forward the name
and address Of subscribers, particular attentio
being paid 10 correctness in writing the names
persons, post oGAces and counties. Those whomO
have no opportunity Of subscribing through tn
agency of Dur Ministers may write directlyto Re
VIM. f. Pell, Fayetteville, N. G.
The payment will be expected upon the issue
the first number. The location of the publishil
Office win be determined at the Session of COME
enco. Nm. d, PELL,
VIM. CARTER,
X. I. HELM,
N. II. d. WILSON,
WIN. BARRINGER,
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NOVELTY IRON r I!
Roleioh. Moytb GoyoZ;no

Raleigh, North Carolina,
MI ANUFACTURE of Horizontal, and Verti-
4A cal Steam Engines; Tubular, Flue. and
Cylindrical Boilers; Circular, Vertical, and
Portable Saw Mills complete; Grist Mills, Car
Building, DC, dc. Iron & Brass Castings of all
descriptions, including ornamental railing, DC.
One OF the Partners has been engaged in the
above business Tor a number of years, and has
turned out some of he best Engines and Saw
Mills IN the State, which can be testified TO, by
many who have purchased of him.
We are also making preparation for the
manufacturing of the most improved Plows,
Harrows, Cultivators and other Farming I'm
PIGMENTS. All we ask is, that our friends viii
give Us a falr trial and see ifthey cam ot there
by not only save their money at home, but
heavy tariff of transportation.
SILAS BURNS & co.
may, 1899. 40 en-
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1855-08-15
[LEEMaaNIE

Sold for the highest price paid in the United States, and
immediate returns made in Bills or Sight Drafts to an sec
tions of the Union, for a commission of One Dollar Tor each
Warrant sold. The best references given In diherent
states when required.
Qate of Asheyille, N.C)
Ten Nights in a Bar Room, and what I saw
~fbRre.-By 7. S. Arthur. Price IS cents. This
neg temperance volume, by MI. Arthur, comes in
Jun at the right time, when th9 subject of %restric-
tive laws is a~gitating the whole country, and good
and true men everywhere are gathering up their
strength for a prolonged and unhinching contest
1t win prove a powerful a~uxiliary in the cause.
Ten Nights in a Bar-Room' gives e series o
sharply drawn sketches of scenes, some of then
touching in the. extreme, and some dark and ter
rible. Step by step the author traces the down
ward course Of the. tempting vender and his infat
uated victims, until both are involved in hopeless
ruin. The book is marred by no exaggerations
but exhibits the actualities of bar-room life, an
the consequences flowing therefrom, with a sever
simplicity, and adherence to truth, that gives t
every picture a Daguerrean yividness.
For sale by II. D.TURNER,-
NC. Bookstore,
Raleigh, JunoslS50.-s .a. 10
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1855-08-15
TOWNSVILLE
maIR MN GRu1nlR lraAEnira.
Rev. W. L. VAN EATON, A.. NJ, Principa

Rev. W. L. VAN EATON, A. NJ, Principal.
. D. S. CocHERAM, Assistant
Miss SARAH r. FROST, In charge of the
Female Department;
Miss RoCINDA j. DoUGHERTY, In charge
of the Musical Department.
The twenty second session of these Schools will
open on Wednesday, the 18th of July. 1t is i'm
portant that all young ladies and gentlemen wish
ing to enter, be present on the first day of the ses-
sion, or as soon thereafter as circumstances will
permit.
Tuition per session varies from S. to $12 So
Good board, at the different boarding houses cree
ted for the accommodation Of Students, can be had
for $50 per session. Those entering during the
session will be charged 81 SO perweek, and every
thing furnished except candles,
ExTRAs.-Music, with the use of the instrument.
per session, SIS; Drawing and French each SIS
Painting in oil colors SO.
For further information, address the Principal
atJonesvllle,Y adkin county, N. c. Catalogues.
will be sent free of charge. 42-3n
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GOOD NEWS TO THE AFFECTED.
GRAVEL CURED.

THE undersigned is able to make perfect and
entire cures of that painful and obstinate disease
Commonly called the Gravel. Persons Of sither
sex, afflicted with this disease, can be instantly
relieved by the use Of his remedies, and without
using the knife or needle. Many have been cured
in different counties in. North Carolina.
Five dollars sent in advance ap5 the medicine
will be sent With directions how to use it, The
BALANCE of the fee to be paid when a cure IS ef-
footed.
The undersigned refers to the following gentle-
men, who can testify to the success of his medi-
cines, viz Messrs. J. Smith and J. Williams, OF
Harnet county; William killing, of Cumberland
and J. Leach, of Robson.
Address all communication to
L. X. CAUDLE,
Averasborough,
sHarnet CO., n. c
Where he may be found at all times, when not alb
sent on professional business.
June A, 1885,. 4l-5n
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HER.
ron II sPIRlr OF THE AGE
We Must Die.

ron rHE SPIRIT OF THE AGE.
We Must Die.
BY R. II. W.
The infant on its mothers breast,
Though pure as the air at eve,
Must close its little eyes to rest,
And die.
Tho blooming youth all in his prime,
Tho lust beginning life's lone way
Must have measured oil his time,
And die.
The aged man-as fond of life
As if its course he'd just begun
Soon must quit its busy strife,
And die,
The foolish man who has no thought,
Save Of himself and him alone
All earthly things must be forgot,
And die.
The learned, that only seek the praise
OF poor vain mortals here below,
Shall count the number Of their days,
And die.
The poor man, who but knows a few
OF faithful friends around him here,
Must soon bid earth aud friends adieu,
And die.
The rich, who only live to know
And satisfy their base desires,
Soon must leave this world Of show,
And die.
So, friends, we see that oil below
On this poor, vain, terrestrial ball,
Soon away from II must 60,
To heaven or to hsll.
A residence beyond the skies,
On our own acts while here we stay,
Depends if we live Alright, we'll rise
To heaven
But If we idly use our time,
And fail Z improve it Eell,
There is no hope but we must sink
To hell. q.
Halifar, N. O..
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1855-08-15
A R VALLEY SCHOOL.

THE Fall and Winter session of this School
i will m on Monday, the 10th of Sep
ember, under the care of Misses M. O. CALL and
A. A. FISHER. 'f'2' FT
This school is situated in a pleasant and healthy
part of Pitt County, N. c., near the plank road, 10
miles above Greenville.
Every attention viii be paid on the part of the
teachers, to the health and comfort, as we'll as to
the intellectual culture of the students under their
care. Board can be obtained in good families in
the neighborhoodat Z dollars q month. .
Terms per session Of tWenty aceeks.
orthography, Reading, Writing, Arithmetic Sc 90
Higher English Branches, SOO
Latin and French, 3 0O
Music, IL 0C
Uuse Of Piano, l Ut
Drawing, Pencilling and Painting in Water
Colors, VI
Monochromatic and colored Crayons, go
Plain and Ornamental Needlework, 3O
1t is desirable that all students be present at tn
commencement of the session, though no charg
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, addressed
Marlboro, Pitt county, N. G.
MARTHA C. CALL,
ABBIE A. FISHER.
July IA, 1855. 46-3mr
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WARRANTED TO BE PURELY VEGETABLE.
New ,IeWeIry Store.

.GHARLES h. THOMPSON, would respectfully
u 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. ii. Young's and Murray
Dc 0Neals Dry Good Stores, where he has opened
a RICH AMI BEAUTIFUL ASSORTMENT OFF
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 q good lot of Gold
and Silver Watches, which will be warranted to
perform well, when delivered to the customer; also
afew 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 canno
fai to please the customer.
Repairing executed at short notice and ~satisfae
ton guaranteed.
October Is, 1854. s.
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NORTH CAROLINA MUTUAL LIFE INsU-

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, q 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
paddy 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. DIAL.
las Haywood, James F. Jordan, Quinton Busbee, H
W. Hustled, VIM. II. Mckee, Charles B. Root, VIM
w. Holden, VIM. d. Cooke, r. II. Battle, VIM. III
Jones, P. F. Pescud and Seaton Gales.
OFFICERS.-Dr. Charles E. Johnson, President
VIM. D. Haywood, Vice President John G.. Will
liams, Secretary; VIM. H. Jones, Treasurer H.W
Hustled, Attorney Drs. Charles E.. johnson, VIM
II. Mckee, and Richard B. Haywood, Medica
Board of Consultation; R. H. Battle, VIM. "
Holden and Charles B. Root, Executive Committee
J. Hersman, General Agent.
For further information, the public are referre
to the pamphlets, and forms of proposal, whic
may be obtained at the Office of the Company, {
any of its Agencies. '. -
Communications should be addressed, (~post-paiC
to JOHN G. WILLIAMS, Secretary.
Raleigh, July IL, 1855. Is
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WarrentOn Female College.

= W~AbfEN1ON N.C.
TNHE exercises of this Institution will close on
the 18th of June, and will be resumed on the
2Fthof the same month, under the direction of the
following Faculty.
Rev. Thomas S.. Campbell, President and Prof of
English Literature.
Rev. VIM. II. Christian, A. NJ, Prof. of Physical
Sciences.
{. E. Parham, A. M, Frof. of CLASSICAL Literature
and Mathematics.
Non v. Buscha, Prof. of Music and modern Lam
I guages.
Miss E. a.. Lacey, Assistant in music and Teacher
of Drawing and Painting in ell its departments,
Fancy Work, DC.
Mrs. S. D.. Christian, Assistant in Music and French.
Miss NJ. HI. Taylor, Principal in the Primary De-
partment.
mrs. Thos. S. Campbell, Matron.
a regular and thorough course of study has been
adopted in order to graduation, and no efforts will
be spared to promote the moral and intellectual
welfare Of the students. Pupils can enter at any
time during the Session, and will be charged only
from time of entrance.
payments one half in advance, and no deduc-
ton for absence after entrance, except in cases of
protracted sickness.
The cars from Raleigh, Petersburg, and Weldon
pass the Warrenton Depot daily, where an Omni-
bus is always waiting on their arrival to. convey
passengers to the village, which is but three miles
distant from the Depot.
For further particulars, refer to Catalogue, which
can be obtained by addressing
;. THOS. S. CAMPBELL. Pres't..
Warrenton, Nay %, 1855. 2I-ti
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9TH NEW l.,
WEIDOM n n

rs now open for the reception of visitors
L This Hotel is new and newly furnished,
and heproprietors will use every effort to
keepa GOOD HOUSE, and render their
guests comfortable.
Theyrespeetfplly solicit a share of public
patronage. T.J. JARRATT eco,
Proprietors.
ia Meals always ready on the arrival of
the cars.
May 3lst, 1856. ..40-3m
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CARRIERS SPANISH MIXTURE.
The Great Purifier of the Blood!
NOTA PARTICLE OF MERCURY IN IT.
LettAe Afflicted Read and Ponder .

Let. the Afflicted Read and Ponder!
An infallible Remedy for serofula, Kings
Evil, Rheumatism, Obstinate Cutaneous Erup-
tons, Pimpleso or Postules on the Face, Blotch-
-es, Beils,Ague.an and Fever, Chronic Sore Eyes,
Ring Worms or letter, Scald Head, Enlarge
ment and Pailyof the Bones and Joints, Stub
| born Ulcers, Syphilitic. Disorders, Luinbago,
SPINAL Complaints, and all diseases a~risingfrom
an Iniudicious Use of Mercury. Imprudence in
Life, or Impurity of the Blood. .
vs. This great alternative medicine and Pu-
rifier of Blood is now used by thousands. of
grateful patients from all parts of the United
States, who testify daily to the remarkable
cures performed by the greatest of all medi-
.cines, CARRIERS SPANISH MIXTURE.'-
Neuralgia, rheumatism, S~crofula, Eruptions
on the Skin, Liver Disease, Fevers, Ulcers, Old
Sores, Affections of the Kidneys, Diseases of
the Throat, Female complaints, Pains and
Aching of the Bones and Joints, are speedily
quito flight by using this great and inestima-
BILE remedy. N ~
For all diseases of the Blood, nothing has
yet been found to compare with it 1t cleanses
r the-system of all Impurities, acts gently and
| efficiently on the Liver and Kidneys, strength
ensthe Digestion, gives tone to the Stomach
. makesth h skin clear and healthy, andrestores
the Constitution, enfeebled by disease or bro
ken down by the excuses of youth, to its
pristine vigor and strength.
> For the Ladies', it is ineomparably better
O than all the cosmetics ever used. Afew doses
of Carter's Spanish Mixture will remove all
sallowness ofeomplexion bring the roses mant.
ling to the cheek, give elasticity to the step ,and
improve the general health in a remarkable
degree, beyond all the medicines heard Of
The large number of certificates which We
have received from persons from all parts Of
! the U. States, is the best evidence that there il
no humbug about it. The press, hotel keep
p ers, magistrates, physicians and public men
in well known to the community, all add thei
a testimony to the effects of this GREAT BLOOD
PURIFIER. ~ \
Call on the Agent and get a Circular an,
Almanac, and read the wonderful cures thi
u truly greatest of all Medicines has. performed
~ None genuine unless signed BENNETT
BEERS, Proprietors, No 3 Pearl Street, Rich
mond, Va; to whom all orders for supplies an
3 agencies must be. addressed.
WIN. S. BEERS eco, Richmond, Va,
For sale by P. F PEsCUD, WILLIAMS
!. HAYWOOD, Raleigh, N. c., and by W.
EDDINS, Forestville. 21-1
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Two Hundred Thousand Dollars
Worth of Land Warrants Wanting.

WOILn OF Lamu WaITaHJS w dHUIuS.
Under The Laao 18th Sept, 1850, and 3rd
March, 1885, for Which the highest cash
prices wiU be paid.
HNHE Subscriber will collect all warrants under
i said laws, due to all soldiers for IA days record
service if tho soldier is dead to their widows or
minor children. Persons sending warrants to the
Subscriber by mail or by Adams Express Com.
pany or through the Banks will have them cashed
at sight, and remittances made by return mail:
J. II. KIRKHAM,
Qfice opposite Lawrence's Hotel, FayettevilleSt
Raleigh. June 10th, 1855. 47-6mpd
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Residence and Land for Sale

GITUATBD three and a half miles West of. the
- City Of Raleigh and within three hundred
yards of the North Carolina Central Rail Road.-
The residence is new, and built in Cottage style,
containing four rooms of good size. The out
houses are all new. The Barn and Stable and
other improvements, are all built with an eye to
the conveniencec of q, Farmer. or a Professional
Gentlemen. The tract of land. on which the resi-
dence is located contains seventy-fye acres, six OF
which are nowprepared for cultivation, the remain
der wood land, we'll timbered.
The property will be sold very cheap for cash OF
Observation-Disclosures Any one wishing to purchase
a handsome summer residence, in a healthy and
desirable location, cannot but consider this a rare
chance. For fuFther information enquire of the
Editor of the North Carolina Star.
Raleigh, n. c., March 29th, 1855 31-tf
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J0HN Bs0D0M
G missiUn M e:r chant
And Forwarding Agent, i.
A F..

NQ1a, FAYETTE STREET,
NORFOLK, "a
ERESH. FAMILY GR0CERIEs.EWE HAVE
Il. now in store a web selected stock of family
groceries comprising tlerfolleWing:
Stuart No. ISyrup4. G.s.
Best Family Molasses.
Loaf, Pulverized and Crushed Sugar:
( Brown and Clarified do,~-
Whole grain Rice.
Rio, Laguira, Java, and Mocha Coffee.
Imperial, Hyson and other Green and black Teas
/ Spetm, Adamantine and Tallow~ Candies.
Starch, Bar Soap, Spice, Gingersand Pepper.
Maecaroni and English Cheese. rst :
Indeed all articles in the, grocery. line.
~ H& StTUCKER.