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Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1855-07-19
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in the mud, refused TO move; the consequence
was, when that portion of the team in the
lead over on the other hill, spread themselves
in strong pull, and Strengthened the chains,
that 26 yoke Of the bulls in the centre were
suspended in mid air by their necks, someth.
ing less than so feet above ground.
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New Books.

IENHE Araucanians or notes Of a Tour among
the Indian Tribes of Southern Chilli. By Ed
nond Reuel Smith, of the U. S. N. Astronomical
Expedition in Chilli. With Illustrations. 12mo,,
muslin, 81.
THACKERAY'S NEWCOMES.-The Now
comes Memoirs of a most Respectable Family
Edited by Arthur Pendennis, Esq. Illustrated by
Richard Dolye. new Edition. 2 vols. Svo.
LEARNING TO TALK; OF, Entertaining any
Instructive Lessons in the Use Of Language. B.
Jacob Abbott. illustrated with It's Engravings
Small Alto.
SYDNEY SMITHS LIFE.-By his Daughter,
Lady Holland. With q selection from his letters,
edited by Mrs. Austin. 2 vols. limo.
BUNGENER's COUNCIL OF TRENT.-His.
tory of the Council of Trent. From the French
of l.. +. Bungener. Edited by John M'Ciintock
D.. ID. limo.
BILLIARDS SPEECHES.-Speeches and Ad
dresses. By Henry W. Hilliard, Svo.
KIRWAN'S LETTERS TO BISHOP HUGHES
Revised and enlarged. 12mo.
MOUNTAINS AND MOLEHILLS; or, Recol
~lections of q Burnt Journal. By Frank Marryat
With numerous Illustrations, by the Author
limo.
ABBOTTS HISTORY OF NAPOLEON.-Wit
Maps, Wood-cuts, and Portraits on Steel. 2 vol
Svo.
B~ANCROFT'S Observation-Disclosures
and Historical Miscellanies. By George Bancroft
HUGS CHINA.-A Journey through the Chimes
Empire. By M. Hue. With a new and beautifI
Map. 2 vols, 12mo.
LADY BLESSINGTON'S LIFE and Correspol
dence. Edited by DR.. Madden, Portrait. 2 vol
limo. For sale by
Raleigh, Oct. 90, 1855, 9,
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WarrentOn Female College,
.ARRENTON. n. C.

NAhnEN 1ON, ". ".
TTNHE exercises Of this Institution will close on
the 18th of June, and will be resumed on the
9th of the same month, under the direction of the
following Faculty.
Rev. Thomas S. Campbell, President and Prof. of
English Literature.
Rev. VIM. H. Christian, A. NJ, Prof. of Physical
Sciences.
E. E. Parham, A. NJ, Prof. of Classical Literature
and Mathematics.
non V. Buscha, Prof. of Music and modern Ian
guages.
Miss E. A. Lacey, Assistant in Music and Teacher
of Drawing and Painting in all its departments,
Fancy Work, &c.
Mrs. S. D. Christian, Assistant in music and French.
Miss NJ. II. Taylor, Principal in the Primary De-
partment.
MIS-. 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
l passengers to the village, which is but three miles
4 distant from the Depot.
t For further particulars, refer 10 Catalogue, which
Q can be obtained by addressing
THOS. S. CAMPBELL, Pres't.
y Worren+on NAV % 1G55 Oft
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Written for the Spirit Of tho Age.
The Song of the Wanderer.

ny JEANNE.
I have stood where bounding caturaets roar,
/ have rode DER the fOamy deep,
Where the sea-birds scream DER the tide-washed
shore,
And tho huny wanderers sleep.
/ have pluckod bright garlands Of fragrantaowors,
From the leayy tropic groves,
I have dreamed bright dreams mid their perfumed,
bowers,
And slept meath their green %alcovcs.
I have woven wreaths Of the cypress boughs
Where the streamlcts wend their way
Through tho tangled form, aud the l~ong-moss bows,
To the tune that the eddies play.
I have climcd the heights Of the Alpine peaks
l have basked in the laya's breath,
I have listened in awe to the wind -sprite'a shrieks,
And the groans Of that mine Of Death,
1 have sighed o'cr deadhopes on the bridge of signs
have laughed mid the halls Of mirth,
l have danced meath Italias loye-lit skies,
And deemed it of fairy birth.
But dearer to me than cypress grove,
Or bower, or fairy grot
Or Alpine peak whore the wipd-sprites strove,
Or Italia's vine-clad cots.
And dearcr far than the festive halls,
Where brightly my feet have strayed,
In my childhoods home, and the moss-grown walls
Whore my childish feet have played.
And each shadowy nook, and each tangled flower,
And the low roof iyy-twined,
Speak homo to my heart with a holier power,
Than all else in the world combined.
SimsJwy o., Nor, 1855.
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N. c. Mutual Insurance Company.

A the Annual meeting of the North Carolina
"a Mutual Insurance Company, held on the
10th ult., the following persons were elected
Directors and Officers for the ensuing year:
DIRECTORS JOS. e. B. Roulhac, II. }. Tur-
ner, Jno. r. Williams, I. II. Selby, C. W. D.
Hutchings, James F. Jordan, James NJ. fowles,
Raleigh James Z Hoyt, Washington Alex
ander Mitchell, Newborn Joshua G. wright,
Wilmington John N. Jones, Edenton W. w.
Griffin, Elizabeth City F. L. Pagan, Plymouth;
W. N. II. Smith, Murfreesboro'; Ii. 3. viii
liams, Charlotte George A. Smith, Milto..
Q. F. Long, Hillsboro'; Joseph White, Arson
county; Joshua Boner, Salem; A. T. Sunny,
Asheville.
OFFICERS OF THE COMPANY:
JIG B. RouIhac, President,
Henry D.. Turner, Vice President,
j. g. Partridge, Secretary,
John H. Bryan, Attorney,
j. Hersman, General Agent.
Jno. K. Williams,
4. H. Selby, Executive Committee.
C. w. ID. Hutchings,
This Company has been in successful oper.
alton over nine years, and continues to take
risks upon all classes of property in the State
Except steam mills and turpentine distilleries,
upon favorable terms. It's Policies now cover
property an ounting to "a 500, 900, a large por,
ton of which is in country risks; and its pres
ent capital is Seven Hundred Thousand Dol.
lars, in bonds properly secured.
The average cost of insurance upon the plar
of thi; Company has been less than one thirc
of one per cent FER annum, on all grades O
property embraced in its operations.
All communications reference toinsuranc
should be addressed to the Secretary, post paiC
J. c. PARTRIDGE, Sec'y.
Reign. Jun e 13, 1855. 29-
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DERSONS desiring GOOD Pianos, directly from
the makers, ,edrrGnted 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 examines per-
sonally every instrument purchased before sending
it away. Much of his time and attention is devo-
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 neU Pianos in per-
feet order, vary from 1854, upwards. Any instru-
ment sold by him not corresponding with his
guarantee will be taken back ard exchanged free
Of expense. 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 the
best terms. Schools and teachers are allowed fen
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.. L. Badger,
Gov. Morehead, A. M. German and others.
Address JAMES NJ. EDNEY.
Sc John St, y. Y.
New York, Aug. Is, 1855. Sly
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CARRIERS SPANISH MIXTURE.

The Great Purifier of the Blood
NOT A PARTICLE OF MERCURY IN IT.
Let the Afflicted Read 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 alldiseases arising from
an Injudicious Use of Mercury, Imprudence in
Life, or Impurity of the Blood.
o. This great alternative medicine and Pu-
rifer 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, Scrofula, 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
put to flight by using this great and inestima.
BILE remedy.
For all diseases of the Blood. nothing has
yet been found to compare with it. 1t cleanses
the system of all impurities, acts gently and
efficiently on the Liver and Kidneys, strength.
ems the Digestion, gives tone to the Stomach,
makes the skin clear and healthy, and restores
the Constitution, enfeebled by disease or bro
ken down by the excuses of youth, to it:
pristine vigor and strength.
For the Ladies, it is incomparably better
than all the cosmetics ever used. A few doses
of Carter's Spanish Mixture will remove al
sallowness ofcomplexion bring the roses mant
ling to the cheek. give elasticity to the step ,ant
improve the general health in a remarka5l
degree, beyond all the medicines ever heard of
The large number of certificates which W,
have received from persons from all parts o
the U. States, is the best evidence that there
no humbug about it. The press. hotel keep
ers, magistrates, physicians and public men
well known to the community, all add thei
testimony to the effects of this GREAT BLOC
PURIFIER.
Call on the Agent and get a Circular an
Almanac, and read the wonderful cures thi
truly greatest of all Medicines has performed
None genuine unless signed BENNETT
BEERS, Proprietors, No 8 Pearl Street, Ricf
mond, Va; to whom all orders for supplies an
agencies must be addressed.
VIM. S. BEERS & CO., Richmond, Va,
For sale by P. F PEsCUD, WILLIAMS
HAYWOOD, Raleigh. N. c., and by w.
EDDINS, Forestville. 2l-1
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nj O

EOlIl39 e HEAD 9YOI29p
HE 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 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 his 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.
lie would respectfully invite a visit to his Mar
BILE Yard, at the southeast corner of the Raleigh
draye 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. STR0NACH, Raleigh.
October H. 1854.
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P. +. p eScUd,

WEfHOLESALE AND RETAIL DRUGGIST
w Raleigh, n. c., is now receiving his ex-
tensive purchases for the FALL TRADE,
and the rapidly increasing demand havingj just
tilted his purchasing many articles in original
cases, which he has hitherto procured in small
quantities, ~justiies him in Offering unprece-
dented 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 10 give his stock and pri-
ces an examination before sending their orders
North or elsewhere.
Oct. 15 1854.
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]. D. 4 R. S. PULLEN,
Bralrrs III d1arhmarr, Guarb Grim
minU5. Xr.. III.

UST to hand a large lot of best lies
y Agents for the sale of Mill Stones, and Boiling
Clothes. We also have for sale, Palmers' celebra-
This Machine is recommended by most OF the
prominent farmers in the eastern part of the State,
as superior to the spike or cast cileI.der, and much
more preferable, as the operator is free FROM dust,
and in no danger, as it is fed on the side, and
made of wrought iron. 1t is also adapted to
threshing fax, clover, timothy, sc. Tt will thresh
machine especially commend itself to owners O.
Cotton Gins, as the same machinery for one vii
operate both. Also, McMannen's Smut Machine
I'D. & r. S. PULLEN.
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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 assortments of Fancy and Staple Dry
Goods ever before offered in this city. amongst
our stock may be found
Rich MORE Antique Silks
do Brocade do
do Plaid do
do Striped do
Blk Silks in all qualities
Silk and Linen Poplins
Fine French Cashmeres
do do Mouslins
Silk and Wool Plaids
French Merinoes
P~arramattos, Coburg Cloths
Mourning Goods, French Embroideries
Cloth Velvet and Silk Embro'd Mantillas
(, I and A Silk Velvets for do
In Domestic Goods we have
White and Red Flannels, Cotton do.
Plaid Linseys, Kerseys, Blankets, &C.
Bed Tickings, Stripes, Blue Dimins
Oznaburgs, Bleached and Unbleached Sheet
ings
Bleached and Unbleached Shirtings
Carpets, Druggets, Riggs, Oil Cloths, &c.
The above are a few of the many" Goods tt
be found at No. IL Sycamore Street.
Petersburg, Sept. 26, 1855, s.
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New Jewelry StOre.

HHARLES II. THOMPSON, wouldsrespectfully
inform the citizens Of Raleigh, the county and
the country adjoining, that he has fitted up in SPLEEN
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
d. O'Neals 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
and Silver Watches, which will be warranted to
perform we'll, when delivered to the customer; also
a few excellent double barrel guns brought on ex-
pressly for the hunters OF Carolina, also n 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.
O.+rher I : 1894
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A RARE CHANCE FOR A MAN WITH A
IA SMALL CAPITAL.-For the purpose of
changing my business, l now offer my Store house
and stand Mt Oak Hill, Granville county, N. G.
consisting Of % acres of land, q large and CON-
modious Store house, a good Dwelling house,
Blacksmith shop, with good garden and out hous.
es The improvements have all been built within
the two last years. The stand for a store is one
OF the best in the State. With a small stock a
MAJ can sell eight thousand dollars per year, one
hali being cash. The ndghborhood is a very de-
slraole one. Any person wishing to cOmmence
business will do we'll to call and see II or enquire
Of wM D WFpP
YAK hlll, granville county, N. @. ST
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The Great Book of the Year.

ORDERS now over eight thousand copies. The
MATCH GIRL; or, LIFE SCENES AS THEY
ARE. One volume limo 21S pages. Embellish-
ed with six beautiful original designs. 81 %.
That this will be a volume of unbounded popu-
larity is attested by the fact, that though it 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 finish a
picture. Real Life furnishes enough examples of
Heaven-born virtue and low-bred vice, for our gift
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 fail to
command immediate attention, and will at once
create an intense interest as to the characters, as
we'll as to the i%ncognito who Yields a pen which
fairly glews with brilliancy and genius. A distin-
guished critic who has read the manuscript has
pronounced it ga volume of remarkable power
and beauty, Astounding in passages of deep pathos
and feeling, evidently written by a person perfect
ly conversant with the deepest feelings of the hui.
man heart-those produced by trial and suffering
Copies sent per mail post paid on receipt of the
price. WIN. WHITE SMITH, Publisher,
2 1875 Chestnut St Philadelphia.
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A great DelineatOr of Human Character.
MISS YONGE'S POPULAR BOOKS,

81 so.
II. neart'oassj or, My Brothers Wife. 2 vols.
limo, cloth, 81 so.
III. Tho Two Guardians; or, A Home in this
World. l vol. limo, cloth, rs cts. /
". Kenneth or, The Rear Guard of the Grand
Army. l vol. limo, rs cents.
V. The Castle Builders, l vol. limo, rs cents.
TIE plan Of tie AuthOr IN Writingdhese Books.
Throughout these tales the plan has been to
present n picture Of ordinary life, with its small
daily events, its pleasures and its trials, so as TO
draw out its capabilities Of being turned to the
best account, great events such as befal only n
few, arc thus excluded, and in the hope of helping
to present n clue, by example, to the perplcxities
Of daily life, the incidents which render a story
exciting, have been sacrificed, and the attempt has
been made to make the interests of the book depend
on character painting.
Extract from o Review Of tho Heir of Redelvae,
and Heartsease,' in tho North American Re-
view for April.
Tho FIRST Of her writings that made a sensation
here was the Heir and what a sensation it wal
Referring to the remains of the tear-washed covers
Of the copy aforesaid, we find il belonged to the
eighth thouslnd' How many thousand have
been issued since by its publishers, to supply the
demand for new, and the places Of drowned, dis
solved, or swept away old copies, we do not at
tempt 10 conjecture. Not individuals merely, but
households, consisting in great part Of tender
hearted young damsels, were plunged into mourn
ing. With n tolerable acquaintance with fictitious
heroes mot to speak Of real ones) from Sir Charles
Grandson down to the nursery idol Carlton, we
have little hesitation in pronouncing Sir Guy Mer.
vile, Of Redclyao, Baronet, the most admirable
one that we ever met with, in story or out. The
glorious, joyous boy, the brilliant, ardent, chiyal
rous child Of genius and of fortune, crowned with
the beauty Of his early holiness and overshadoweC
with the darkness Of his hereditary doom, and tn,
soft and touching sadness ofhis early death-wha
n caution Is there! what a vision =
For sale by w. L. P0MEROY.
Raleigh, Oct. 20, 1855. O.
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POET,S CORNER.

Written for the Spirit Of tho Age.
az shall be satisfied when 1 awake in Thy like
ness" Psalms xviii 10.
ny LYDIA A. NORTON.
Tn a pilgrim, lone and weary,
Clouds and darkness hide the light;
am sinful, earth Is drcary
But my Saysour's smile is bright,
Jesus, with thy smile upon me
With thy love TO light my way,
/ can tread life's vale Of shadows
Hoping for u brighter day.
Soon the journey will be over,
Soon the weary heart be still
1 shall sleep unknown, forgotten
Meath the willows on the hill.
But when Jesus makes his jewels,
Jesus, who for me has died,
II He claims me, ransomed, pardoned,
al shall then be satisfied"
What tho earth Is dark and drcary,
What tho tempest clouds arise,
II / tread in Jesus footsteps
In His form / shall arise.
Blessed Jesus, guide my wandering;
In thy love may [ abide,
So when deaths long sleep is broken
shall then be satisfied"
Sir Runs, N. g., Oct. 26th.
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Written for the Spirit Of the Age.
To the Yankee Tar.

Written for the Spirit of the Age.
To the Yankee Tar.
ny BEATRICE.
Sailor, on lifc's dark'ning sen,
Hard a-port!
Listen, while l counsel thee
Life Is short.
The bible l. your compass,
Bear away
Tho needle points to Heaven
Watch and pray p!
Your CARGO is godliness,
Boar u hand!
Look out for reefs and sand-bars,
Near the land.
With Christ for your commander
Helm alec
Then in the port Of Heaven,
Anchor thee!
Reading, Moss.
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Spirit Of tyr 9ge, 8uletgg, 2U0rt5-Gur0lina
MantilIas and Glnaks.

eoT 10 HAND-The most commanding and
y varied assortment of FALL AND WINTER
oLoAhS, that has ever been opened for inspec-
ton in the City of Raleigh, viz:
Rich Velvet Cloaks,
Velvet and Moir Antique lin combination,)
Cloth Cloaks, Nantes and Talmas,
DIX Mantillas with fringe and Lace,
Fine Merino Shawls and Scarfs,
Mems Travelling Shawls and Blankets.
w. Fl. & r. S.
Raleigh, Sept. 81, 1855. 5
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For tho Spirit Of tho Age.

For the spirit OF tho age.
How disappointments sink the heart,
Though triaing they may be,
They often come, but no'cr depart
Till they bid our pleasant moments fec.
They visit both the rich, and poor,
The beggar and the King,
They always go from door to door,
They always leave their sting.
All we should learn to be content,
Since disappointments come,
For by kind Providence they'r sent,
To ht us for a happy home.
Then let US be content 70 share
Tho blessings God has given
Though disappointment como, prepare
To meet our friends in Heaven. s. W..
Normal College, ". q.
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New Bakery and Candy Manufac tIy

M RS. HARDIE desires to say TO the public, that
I'VE she has recently employed a superior Baker
and Candy Maker. She viii keep constantly for
sales CAKES and CANDIES, of great variety, and
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 fill orders for Candy at Wholesale, and
forward it to any part Of the State.
RALEIGH. Nov 90 1884 A-+F