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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1856-09-03
n G. Mutual Insurance Company.

A 7 the Annual meeting of the North Carolina
~ Mutual Insurance Company, held on the
10th ult., the following persons were elected
Directors and Officers for the ensuing year:
DIRECTORS Jos. G.. 3. Roulhac, H. .. Tur-
ner, Jno. R. Williams, T. II. Selby, G. w. d.
Hutchings, James F. jordan, James M. fowles,
Raleigh James E Hogt, Washington Alex
ander Mitchell, Newbein Joshua G.. Wright,
Wilmington John NJ. Jones, Edenton; W.. W..
Griffin, Elizabeth City;F. F. Pagan, Plymouth;
w. N. H. Smith, Murfreesboro'; H. b. Viii
liams, Charlotte ; George A. Smith, Miltor. +;
0. F. Long, HillsboES' Joseph White, Arson
county Joshua Boner, Salem; A. T. Sunny,
Asheville.
OFFICERS OF THE COMPANY:
Hon. Chas. Manly, President.
Henry D.. Turner, Vice President,
j. Partridge, SECRETARY,
John H. Bryan, Attorney,
J. Hersman, General Agent.
Jno. R. Williams,
4. H. Selby, Executive Committee
C. w. D. Hutchings,
This Company has been in successful oper
alton over nine years, and continues to tax,
risks upon all classes of property in the State
Except steam mills and turpentine distilleries,
upon favorable terms. Its Policies now cove
property am bunting to "a SOC, 600, a largepo or
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 pla
of thi; Company has been less than one thir
of one per cent per annum, on all grades {
property embraced in Interpretations.
All communicationsin reference toinsurane
should be addressed to the Secretary, post pal
j. C. PARTRIDGE, Sec'y.
Raleigh June IS, 1865. %
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H-oRsEPoWERs, TIRE sHIMG MA
CHIMES. &C.

OAR MERS wanting Horse Powers and Thresh-
IL ing Machines, can obtain the most reliable
and durable kinds in the country at Farmers
Head Quarters. Our arrangement with the manu-
facturers, enable us to sell at their prices, which
we obligate ourselves to do. We have on hand A
or 5 different sizes and kinds of Horse Powers,
and request those in want to call and examine
Our sales of such machines have averaged thirty
per season, for five years past, and the general sat
~isfaction given to the purchasers of them, induce
US to think that there are no better in the world
We are prepared to give any information as to set
ting them up-having cuts showing the different
parts. We have constantly on hand the following
kinds:
Sinclair's No. l bevel geared Horse Power,
made expressly for four mules, having only two
leyers-price, 800,
Sinclair's No. 2, spur geared Horse Power, for 4
to 6 mules, very strong and durable-$100.
.Sinclair's No. 2, bevel geared, segmented Horse
Power, for the capacity of six to s mules-125 dol.
Eddy's Horse fowers-100 dolls.
Whitman's Railway Horse Powers, single and
double.
Threshins Machines, wrought iron cylinders,
with either straight or spiral beaters-the latter a
recent improvement-20, 25and39 inch cylinders,
from 45 to 20 dollars each. Straw Carriers, Is tc
20 dollars, extra. Leather Bands to suit, 40 or 81
feet long, 35c. per it., best quality.
Full sets, say Horse Power, Thresher and Belt
at $50 to 225 dollars.
Call and examine the different kinds. Catalogue
with cuts furnished upon application.
B0RUM & MCLEAN,
Farmers Headquarters,
IL Wide Water st.
Norfolk, Va.
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ANALYSIS OF MARLS, &c.

ID OBT. II. DRYSDALE, Fellow of the Glas-
III Cow Chemical Society, Author of Familiar
Chemical Letters, and Letters on the Chemistry of
the Arts and Manufactures, &c. has established a
Laboratory Mt Strickland's, Duplin county, n. C.,
where he is prepared to analyse Marls, Soils, Wa
ter, Guano, Minerals and all other substances
which may require analysis. From Mr.. DIS long
experience in the Andersonian University, where
he acted as Assistant Professor of Chemistry,
Gentlemen may depend on having a correct report
of Analysis of any samples sent him.
Mr.. ID. will also teach medical students the de-
lection of poisons and analysis of all substances re-
quired in Medical Jurisprudence and Materia
Mcdica. An Agricultural Chemical School will
also be commenced in which the analysis of soils
and marls will be taught.
Wr. d. will also attend on gentlemen at thei1
plantations and search for mari; if no deposits art
discovered no fee asked except travelling expenses
r. II. DRYSDALE, F. G. c.
Stricklansdville, Duplin county, N. C. 32-4
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TOWNSVILLE
Male and Female Academies.

TIME twenty fourth session Of this fourishing
institution will open with a full corps of com.
petent teachers on the 9th of July.
Miss BETTE CARTER has charge Of the Female
Department. Our buildings are large and well loca-
ted in a beautiful grove alta suitable distance apart.
The principal has been at great expense in furnish
ing a fine Apparatus, with globes, maps, &C., to il.
~lustrate the important sciences studied. There is
also q well selected Library to which all can have
access for twenty five cents.
TERMS PER SESSION.
Reading. Writing and Arithmetic commenced Sc 90
English Grammar, Geography and Arithmetic. 8 90
Philosophy, Astronomy, Chemistry & Ethics, 10 90
French and Drawing, each 500
Painting In Oil colors, TO 90
Music on the Piano, ST. for use of instrument, 3 90
Contingent fee for wood, &c. SO
Those comir by public conveyance can get from
Salisbury to Jouesville, on every Monday and
Thursday. For further particulars address te
Principal at JOnesville, Yadkin county, N. c., and
Catalogues will be sent free of charge.
w. L. VAN EATON, Prin.
Jonesville, N. c., June 9th. 24AI-3
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NEW ESTABLISHMENT.
r a. eli Marble Works

NEAR THE CORNER OF HARGET L WILMINGTON SITS
All orders for Monuments, Head Stones or ornamen-
tat sculpture, Of any description, promptly at
tended to and executed an the best style, at
moderate charges. Cal aud see.
I'VE subscriber begs leave to inform his friends
4 and the public in general, that he is now open
ed a shop where he intends carrying on his bust.
ness in all its various branches, and he will man
%ufacture from the best italian and Awerican Mar
Bile, in the neatest and most approved style of fin
ish.
N. B. All orders from a distance faithfully and
punctually attended to. Address
THOMAS GRIER,
Raleigh, N. C.
November 16, 1855 12-ly
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SchIo S., Brother & Co.,

TAKE pleasure in announcing to the citizens of
Raleigh, vicinity and the public in general, that
they have changed their firm, by taking in a part
ner, Mr.. M. CRAFTSMAN, who will hereafter carry
on the CLOTHING AND GENTS FURNISHING
STORE in all its branches. All orders will
receive strict attention. Any garment sent for
will be finished and forwarded to its destination
within s days.
All sizes of Coats, Pants, Vests, ETC., constantly
kept up by our original Merchant Tailor Estab-
lishment of Joseph Schloss & Brother, corner of
Light and Mercer Streets, Baltimore, Md.
Our Dry Goods shall and must be sold soon, as
we are anxious to make our store a
REGULAR CLOTHING HOUSE.
Call and get Dry Goods at Cost, before we
send them eff to Auction Houses.
SCHLOSS, BROTHER & co.
Raleigh, Jan. 20, 1856. 10
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NEW GOODS.

fHREAD LACE GOODS, EMBROIDERIES,
4 &c.-The Subscribers have just received from
New York, a full assortment of the below named
goods which have been selected with great care
from the most recent importations, embracing all
the newest styles of
Collarets and Sleeves, in sets to match
Chemizets and Sleeves, do do
Lace Collarets and Sleeves, do
Lace trimmed Collars and Sleeves, do
French worked Chemizets and Sleeves, do do
Lace trimmed French worked Collars and Sleeves
Embroidered Cambria, in sets to match
Embroidered Sets, on linen and linen cambria
Thread lace Collars and Sleeves to match
Mourning Sets, in both black and white
Embroidered Hdkfs, in great variety and new
styles
Embroidered Skirts, for open dresses
Embroidered Swiss and Cambric Flouncing
Embroidered Dimity and Jaconet Bands
Muslin and cambria Edgings and Insertings
Real thread lace Berthas and Collars
Thread Laces and Edgings of all widths
Wide Black Laces for Flounces, &c.
Together with many other new and desirable
goods adapted to the present and approaching sea-
sons, such as
Flounced Silk Dresses, in great variety
Flounced Organdies Musline
do Jackonet Muslin
French Prints in Robes.
Flounced Barege Robes, a great variety
Chenc Silks, striped and figured, new styles
Light plain Silks, for evening dresses
Colored Silk Illusions, do
Black Silks in every variety, &c.
All of which, together with a complete assert
ment Of reasonable goods, both foreign and do
mestic, in fancy and staple, will be offered at the
lowest prices to cash or p%unctual dealers.
w. H. & R. S. TUCKER.
April 8, 1856. 80
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From the Wilmington Herald.
Hurrah for the "Turpentine' State.

This term, by way of d%erision, has been
applied to this good old State of ours, by
those who, if not her enemies, are, a~tleast, ,
ignorant Of her agricultural and mineral
wealth. Now, we would have these "sap-
Ply heads" to know, that " Turpentine" is
far from being the only staple commodity
that she produces in abundance. Of wheat
and corn she raises a large surplus over
her domestic wants, which is shipped to
Northern cities in large quantities at renu-
merating prices.
For the last week or two, vessels have
cleared from our port for New York with
large cargoes Of wheat and last Saturday
one left our port with 10000 bushels on
board.
This wheat Is brought to Wilmington by
railroad from the interior Of the State, and
has been coming here in immense quanti-
ties for a week or two backs pronounced
as good as that raised in other States, and
commands fair prices at the North.
North Carolina also raises large crop OF
Cotton, Of which she exports a considera-
bic surplus over her own consumption
She has almost inexhaustible coal fields,
which need only the facilities of rail roads
to bring the finest Coal to market and as
for Gold mines, she is not surpassed by any
other State except California.
But, for raising fine Tobacco, she Is
"some" and hard to beat, as the following
paragraph from the Lynchburg Virginian
will abundantly prove
Two HUNDRED AND FIFTY-FIVE Dol
LARS A HUNDRED FOR TOBACCO I'VE
are not mad, startled reader, but speak the
words of truth and soberness. AS miracu-
lous as the statement may seem, a lot o.
tobacco actually sold in this market, yes
terday, at the unprecedented price of S25S
per hundred. The world never heard OF
dreamed of such a sale as this before. w
thought the climax had been reached
the maximum found-when $151 was OBJ
tanned a short time since but those figure
arc completely distanced-almost doubled
by the sale Of yesterday. 1t was sold a
Martins warehouse, by j., III. & S. Tyree
and purchased by Messrs, Booker & Halsy
1t was raised by Mr.. Chas. Hendrick, G
North Carolina, and is the finest specime
of the article ever seen in this or any ott
er market. The color is a bright golde
hue, and the texture almost as fine as sill
As with most precious things, the quantit
o was small-there being only between OF
and two hundred pounds. The necessit
no longer exists for us to puff the Lyncl
burg tobacco market. Facts and fgur
are better than "puffs." Honor to tt
Old North State and to Lynchburg.
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GRIGULTURA l..
Farmer Snug and Farmer Slack.
TIE CONTRAST.

aTmer onuS ana FARMER black.
TIE CONTRAST.
! have lately made som observation up
on the difference between farmers, which
with your leave, / should like to lay be-
fore your readers. In the first place, let
us examine the premises of q good farmer.
His barns aud out buildings are a perfect
model of neatness. Not a board missing
on the barn TO let in the winter winds and
SHOWS but all is warm and comfortable.
His yards do not show the want of time
to clear them, consequently, he does not
lose one quarter Of his manure-the most
valuable and necessary article in all i'm
proyemcnts in agriculture. Not only is
this amount saved, but the pleasure of get
ting around the yards and barns is greatly
facilitated, and greatly to his advantage.
Examine his fences, you find no rails or
boards missing-all is snug, and in order.
His cattle and sheep are in their places,
not troubling his n~eighbors. Ask this man
to take an agricultural paper, and nine ca
ses out of ten he will tell you he is taking
one already, but would like to renew his
subscription for another year. Ask him
if he could get along without it, and he
will tell you perhaps he could, but he would
not as long as he could obtain one for so
trifing q sum. This is the scientific far
mer.
Now let us view the premises of farmer
Slack, and mark the difference. His barns
speak out-they want now and then a
board, (and oftener nov than then, to keep
the contents from the SHOWS and storms Of
winter. His yards show the effect of easy
habits-too much that is valuable going to
waste. His fences denote the same want
of care aud attention. In some places on
ly the traces Of a fence are visible, so thai
with utmost ease, his own cows can 90 from
field to field, or his neighbours cattle par
take Of the herbage that his own SO mucl
require, judging from their appearance
Such is the farm of ncighbor Slack-as h,
istermed. Ask him to take an agriculture
paper and mark his answer-99 cases GU
Of 100 him or his prototype will tell you n
II want none Of your book farming. Ii
is contented to 90 on in the same routin
his father did before him. 10 such | woul
say, of the two, give ME the book farmer
for that is the kind Of farming for me-
Moreover, l would ask what's it that max,
the difference between the two farms
have represented. One takes an agricu
tural journal aud studies his profession
while the other does not. The contrast
drawn from facts which have lately con
under my observation, andare not exager
ted.
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IT HAS WORKED MIRACLES!

THAT all the bald and gray can be restored
perfectly to original growth, so far as their locks
are concerned, does not admit of doubt; besides,
it will cure every possible disease of the scalp,
whether developed as d~andruff, itching, or in the
shape of cutaneous eruptions-even scald head
and in no possible case will it fail of curing, as if
by magic, nervous or periodical headache, and if
used twice a week by the young, regularly, it will
preserve the color, and keep the hair from falling,
to any imaginable age. Read and judge.
LoGANsPoRT, La, June, 1855.
Messrs. 0. J. Wood & Co.:-Gents: Yours OF
the 18th came duly to hand. Enclosed, please
find thirty-eight dollars, it being the amount for
Hair Restorative. I have sold it all. If you
choose, you may send six dozen bottles Hair Res.
~torative, I think I can sell it. 1t has worked
miracles in this place. I sold a man six 81 bot
ties, that was bald, and it fetched new hair on
all over his head. Yours, respectfully,
M. III, GRIDLEY.
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turns the pipe and pump, and every revolution
fills the cylinder twice, %afordfng an abundant sup
ply of water with the least possible expense and
labor. It is peculiarly adapted to deep wells,
Rail Road Stations, mining and manufacturing
purposes. This pump Noes not throw water, and
is guarded against freezing and rust. Practical
and scientific men pronounce 1t as without an
equal, for all that is here claimed Tor 1t. The
" Scientific American" after seeing 1t IN opera
ton, says: " This pump is very simple IN con
s%truction, not liable to get out OF oroer' durable
easily operated and economical; we regard 1t as
an excellen. Improvement" Circulars, with an
accurate drawing and full description, sent tree
of charge to all parts of the country. NO. i, mas
a one inch pipe; No. 2, II inches; NO. . -
inches; and the prices, with sc feet OF plpee' s5''
$40 and 81; the No. 2 and are designed Tor very
deep wells, railroad stations, &c. where mucn wa
ter is required. The subscriber is the general a.
gent for the sale of these pumps to all parts OF
the world, and exclusive Agent for New York
Orders must be accompanied by the CASH, and
should be explicit as to the kind of pump wanted
depth of well, shipping address, DC. They Wi
meet prompt attention. A pump and pipe weighs
about one hundred and seventy pounds. NJ
charge for shipping or carriage. Wells over NIT
feet should have extra gearing, which costs %.
JAMES II. EDNEY, Com. Merchant,
Sc JOHN STREET, n. Y.
For sale also by H. LINDSEY, inventor, Ashe
vile, n. c. A.
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DIR. Ian ELS
CELEBRATED
Y r M G.
LIVER PILLS.


They are not recon-
mended as Universal
Cure-alls, but simply for
what their name pur-
ports.
The VERMIFUGE, for
expelling Worms from
the human system, has
also been administered
with the most satisfactory
results to various animals
subject to Worms.
The LIVER PILLS, for
the cure of LIVER CON-
PLANT, all BILIOUS DE-
RANGEMENTs, SICK HEAD
ACHE, &c.
Purchasers will please
be particular to ask for
DIR. c. McLane's Cele-
brated VERM1FUGE and
Liver PILLS, prepared by
Str",na Saes.
SOLE PRoPR1EToRs, Pitts
burgh, Pa, and take no
other, as there are various
other preparations now
{ before the public, pur-
porting to be Vermifuge
and Liver Pills. All
others, In comparison
/. with DIR. McLANE S, are
worthless.
The GENUINE McLane'S
Vermifuge and Liver
al Pills can now be had at
all respectable Drug
Stores.
FLEMING BROS.
so WooD ST., PITTSBURGH, Pa.
: Sole Proprietors
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Pianos F! Pianos .

II subscriber is the sole Agent in Baltimore,
Nd, for the sale of CHICKERING & SONS, and
EUNNS & CLARK'S celebrated Piano Fortes.
These instruments are brought, in every partic
ular, to the highest state of perfection. They are
undoubtedly the most substantial and durable In
struments manufactured The subscriber has also
Pianos of ether makers of note which come at
lower prices.
Those DESTROYS of purchasing a truly good Piano
Forte, the subscriber feels confident from his ing
experience in the bus ness, of being able to select
such an article as will give perfect satisfaction
Address T. D. BENTEEN,
ISL Baltimore St.
Melodeons can be furnished for small churches
or the parlor. %
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Prof. Wood-DearS Sir: My hair had, for sever
al years, been becoming prematurely gray, accom-
panied by a harshness which rendered the constant
application of oil necessary in dressing it. When
| commenced using your Hair Restorative, about
two months ago, it was in that condition and
having continued its use till within the last three
weeks, it has turned to its natural color, and as
sumed a sottness and lustre g~reatlyto be preferred
to those produced by the application of oils or any
other preparation have ever used. l regard it as
an indispensable article for every lady's toilet,
whether to be used as a Hair Restorative, or for
the simple purpose of dressing or identifying the
hair. You have permission to refer to me all who
entertain any doubt of its performing all that its
claimed for it. MRS. c.. SYMONDS,
~ Tl;-I o.
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TNO WATCH MAKERS.-The undersigned hav-
ing successfully carried on the Watch and
Jewelry Business for twenty years in Louisburg.
Franklin Co., N. c. now offers his entire stock of
Watches, Jewelry, Tools and Materials for sale, on
favorable terms. Any person wishing to locate in
the business, would do well to address me by let
ter, as the chance is one rarely met with for ma
king money. All the particulars will be given by
letter when requested. We would give employ
ment, at good prices, for a few months, to one who
may wish to purchase, thereby giving him achance
to judge for himself. n. B. WALKER.
Louisburg, March, 10. 29-6m
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M 0 mum ltS,

YO1ID9 & HEAD S!BOIJ!5Sp
1ENHE Subscriber would take this method Of re-
4 minding the publicythat he is still engaged in
the manufacture of Grave Ornaments, in all yarie-
y and the best style of finish and workmanship.
lie 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
ana 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
Die 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.
os to please all.
Orders from a distance will be faithfully and
promptly attended to. Address,
w. S TR0NACH, Raleigh.
October IA, 1854.
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Threshing Machine Mandatory.

SOMEIHlNGN EW d TO FARM
ERS.
FAHE Subscribers take this method of informing
the Farmers of this ane the adjoining States,
that they are now manufacturing in this City, the
Celsbrated Huh Power and Thresher, which has
been selling in this market for three years past,
and which has given such general satisfaction
wherever introduced.
Its unnecessary to particularize the advantages
these Powers and Threshers possess, as the test
mony IN their favor by the many who have used
them as well as their simplicity, will them
to any person desiring a substantial and durable
Machine.
We pledge ourselves to employ none but the best
workmen and materials in our business, in order to
secure satisfaction to orr patrons and to enable us
to warrant all of our Machines.
Orders solicited from all in want of a Power OF
Machine, or both, as we are prepared to furnish a
part, or all ofthe machine complete, as may be de.
sired. Repairing done at short notice on applica
cation at our Shop, on Washington street, opposite
Jarratts Hotel, Petersburg, Va.
j. W. DAVIS & BROTHER.
P. s. Our price for Power, Thresher, Stra,
Carrier, Bands and all complete is $3.50.
Petersburg, Va, July IL, 1855. 46-3m.
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ST.. LoUIs. June 90 1879

1 AoC1a, cuhO -, 1000.
Prof. Wood: As you are about to prepare and
vend your recently discovered Hair Restorative,
and as you request my opinion of it, I will state,
that my hair was, a few months ago, very gray,
and after using two bottles of your Hair Restor-
alive, it resumed its original color and since its
application, all dandruff has disappeared from my
head, and have been troubled with no disagreed
BILE itching of the scalp. lam satisfied, that those
who use it, will not regret it, as it gives the APP
pearance of having been recently called. I am
prepared, therefore, to recommend its use to al
who are DESTROYS of having a beautiful head o.
hair. lam, sir, yours, &c.
III. l.. STEWART.
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EDWARD WOLCOTT.
VINCENNES. La. June 81. 1859.

FINCENNES, la, JUNG Il, 1915.
Prof. o. j. Wood As you are about to manu-
facture and vend your recently discovered Hair
Restorative, l will state, for whomsoever it may
concern, that I have used it, and known others to
use it-that l have, for several years, been in the
habit Of using other Hair Restoratives, and that
l find yours vastly superior to any other 1 know.
1t entirely cleanses the head of dandruff, and with
one months proper use, will restore any persons
hair to the original youthful color and texture,
giving it a healthy, soft and glossy appearance /;
and all this, without discoloring the hands that
apply it, or the dress on which it drops. would,
therefore, recommend its use to every one desir-
Gus of having a fine color and texture to hair.
Respectfully, yours, WILSON KING.