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CITY TAXES

HAVE given a bond to collect the City Taxes by
the first day of August next. Persons failing to
pay their Taxesby that time viii incur an addition
expense by having their property advertised for
sale.
Z. E. HARRISS, City Collector.
Raleigh, June 8, 1856. AItwd
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MUTUAL INSURANCE. COMPANY

@14NVG VON44 11AN .
a the end of three years, such has been the
p care and economy of the officers of this
Company, that We are still free from debt /;
nave 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.
ihe most of the risks in this Company being
In the western part of the State, where the
danger from FIRE is much less.
At the last Annual Meeting the following of
hcers, were elected:
JAMES SLOAN, President.
Sc. COFFIN, Vice President.
G. P. MENDENHAIL,. Ahoyney.
PETER ADAMS, Sec'g. &c Treasurer
VIM. II. CUMMING, General agent.
All communications should be directed to tn,
Secretary free of Postage.
PETER ADAMS, Sec'y.
Aug. l. 1854. Isl
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turns the pipe and pump, and every revolution
fills the cylinder twice, ~affording an abundant sup,
ply of water with the least possible expense and
labor. 1t is peculiarly adapted to deep wells,
Rail Road Stations, mining and manufacturing
purposes. This pump does not throw water, and
is guarded against freezing and rust. Practical
and scientific men pronounce it as without an
equal, for all that is here claimed for 1t. The
:" Scientific American" after seeing 1T IN opera
ton, says: " This pump is very simple in con-
struction, not liable to get out of order, durable,
easily operated and economical; we regard it as
an excellen. Improvement" Circulars, with an
accurate drawing and full description, sent free
OF charge to all parts of the country. No. |, has
a one inch pipe No. 2, II inches; No. 3, u
inches; and the prices, with so feet OF pipe, S5O,
S42 and "a; the No. 2 and 8 are designed for very
deep wells, railroad stations, &c. where much 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, &c. They will
meet prompt attention. A pump and pipe weighs
ABOUT one hundred and seventy pounds. Nc
charge for shipping or carriage. Wells over fifty
teet should have extra gearing, which costs %.
JAMES N. EDNEY, Com. Merchant,
Sc JOHN STREET, N. Y.
For sale also by Fl. LINDSEY, inventor, Ashe-
vile, N. C. IL
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\ tuesday the 10th day Of Sept next, it being
Farmers Hotel in the town of Pittsboro' n. g.. for
rent at the highest bidder, either for one or more
years; THOS. S. YARBRO.
SV4osIo4 " 4s-6w.
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MUSIC! NEW MUSIC!

Just published by
MILLER & B~EACHAM,
BALTIMORE, Mp.
SONGS.
Can friends forget, Csc Comrades, gil no glass
Lament Of the Guardian for me, 25c
Angel, 25c Oh /! whisper what
thou feelest, 25
S~CH0TTISH.
Little Dorrit, 25 Wild Rose, rs
Independence, 2j Bloomingdale, rs
WALTzEs.
Empress, 35 Coquette, 35
Styrienne, % Pimlieo, rs
Blossom, 10 Linnia, 10
POLKAS.
Haiwatha, 25 Berryyille, Is
Sqirce Belle, % Monumental, 25
Rainbow, 25 Lillian, rs
GAN Aboard" Difficulty with picture so
The particular attention of Dealers, Teachers
and heads Of Summaries is invited to tn above
list Of New Music. Please take notice that we can
send music safely by mail, and always prepay the
postage when the marked price is RENTED.
Baltimore, April ~, 1856. SO
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job B. o Do M,
Com mission Merchant
And Forwarding Agent.
McINTOSH'SW HART,
NO IL, FAYETTE STREET,
U,o WATCH MAKERs.-The undersigned ha

TNO WATCH MAKERs.-The undersigned hay-
ing successfully carried on the Watch and
.Jewelry Business for twenty years in Louisburg.
Franklin Co., n. G.. now offers his entire stock of
Watches, Jewelry, Tools and Materials for sale, Oh
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.
Louisburg, Harch, Ii. 29-6m
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POETS CORNER.
FOR the Spirit Of the Ago.

FOR the Spirit Of the Age.
0 Leydia-Oa hearing of tie death of her
Br0ihcr-BY r. J. G.
j would be with thee, Lcydia;
would be with thee now
For / am sad and dreary,
And sorrows on my brow.
! would be with thee, Leydia,
And seated by thy side;
And kiss the tears Of sorrow,
AS down thy checks they glide.
Within this vale Of sadness,
All, whittier should | roam,
To seek for joy and gladness
But at thy home, dear home
What would be wealth and honor,
Applause, glory or fame?
If absent from my Leydia,
That holy precious name.
In Joy or deep affection,
My heart will cleave to thee (;
Though fortunes life may vary
Ns sunshine on the sea.
Yet, neyer-oh, no never!
Can we asunder part?
These cords Of love can't sever,
Which wiad around the heart.
Let earth from space be driven,
The sun in darkness hide
And worlds in atoms riven,
Before I'll leave thy side.
Falling Greek, N. G.
-- -
The subjoined poem may strike some rea-
ders as not being entirely original. A greater
mistake could not possibly be made. we,
at least, have never seen any thing IKE IL
anywhere, and whose has, let him point 1t
Out.-RHickcr60ckeT.
The night has come, but not too soon:
Westward the star Of empire takes its way ;
We banks and braes of bonnie Doom!
Blue spirits and white, black spirits and
gray.
Rocked in the cradle of the deep,
Old Casper's work was done
Piping on hollow reeds to his pent sheep,
Charge, Chester, charge! On, Stanley, on!
There was q sound Of revclry by night,
On Linden when the sun was low !;
A voice replied, far up the height,
Tall oaks from little acorns grow.
What il a little rain should say,
have not loved the world, nor the world
mC
Ah2 well n day!
Woodman, spare that tree!
My heart leaps up with Joy to see
A primrose by the waters brim
Zaccheus, he did climb the tree;
Few Of our youth could cope with him.
The prayer Of Ajax was for light,
The light that never was on sea or shore
Pudding and Beef make Brittons fight
Never more
Under u spreading chestnut tree,
For hours thegither sat
] and my Annabel Lee;
A mans a man for a that.
Truth crushed to earth shall rise again,
And waste its sweetness on the desert q
In thunder, lightning, or in rain,
None but the brave deserve the fair.
Tell me not in mournful numbers,
The child is father Of the man
Hush, my dear, lie still and slumber,
They can conquer who believe they CT
\ change came DER the spirit of my dreal
Whatever is, is right;
And things are not what they seem
My native land. goodnight
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W9lmme Z
Let us Reason Together.
HOLLOWAY US PILLS,
WHY ARE WE SICK.

WHY ARE WE SICK
1t has been the lot of the human race to be
weighed down by disease and suffering. Hollo-
ways Pills are specially adapted to the relief of
the weak, the nervous, the delicate, and the in
firm, of all climes, ages, and constitutions. Prof.
personally superintcnds the manufae-
turs of his medicines in the United States, and
offers them to a free and enlightened people, as
the best remedy the world ever saw for the remov-
al of disease.
THESE PILLS PURIFY THE BLOOD.
These famous Pills are expressly combined to
operate on the stomach, the liver, the kidneys, the
lungs, the skin, md the bowels, correcting any
arrangement in their functions, purifying the
blood, the very fountain of life, and thus curing
disease in all its forms.
DYSPEPSIA AND LIVER COMPLAINTS.
Nearly half the human race have taken these
Pills. 1t has been proved in all parts of the world,
that nothing has been found equal to them in ca
ses OF disorders of the liver, dyspepsia, and
stomach complaints generally. They soon give q
healthy tone to these organs, however much de-
ranged, and when all other means have failed.
GENERAL DEBILITY, ILL HEALTH.
Many of the most despotic Governments have
opened their Custom Houses to the introduction
of these Pills, that they may become the mediciT O
of the masses. Learned Colleges admit that tins
medicine is the best remedy ever known ff per-
: sons of delicate health, or where the saystcm has
{ been impaired, as its inyigorating properties never
fail to afford relief.
FEMALE COMPLAINTS.
No Female, young or old, should be without this
celebrated medicine. 1t eorrects and regulates
# the monthly courses at all periods, acting in many
e cases like a charm. 1t is also the best and safest
r medicine that can be given to Children of all ages,
u and for any complaint; consequently no family
should be without it.
d Holloway's Pills are the best remedy
known in the world for the following
Diseases:
Asthma, Diarrhea, Indigestion,
Bowel Complaints, Dropsy, Influenza,
Coughs, Debility, Inflammation
e Colds, Fever and Ague, Venereal At
I. Chest Diseases, Female Complaints, fections.
!. Costiveness, Headaches, Worms, of all
|; Dyspepsia, Stone and Gravel, kinds,
Secondary symp- Inward Weakness, Liver Com
toms, Lown'ss of Spirits, plants,
: Piles, &c, &c.
S. Sold at the Manufactures Of Prof. Hollo
way, so Maiden Lane, New York, and 244 Strand
London, and by all respectable Druggists an
Dealers of Medicine throughout the United State
and the civilized world, in boxes, at % cents So
u cents, and 81 each.
ar Va There is a considerable saving by takir
ay the larger sizes.
to N. B.. Directions for the guidance Of p,ticn
he in avery disordar arc off xad n each bor
lal January %, 1856 p
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NToRTu CAROLINA MUTUAL LIFE INsU.

~ Oh1Al NhhOLANh mU1UhL LlfE lNSU- |
~ RANCE COMPANY, Raleigh, n. C.-This
Company insures the lives of individuals for one
year, n term of years, or for life, on the Mutual
Principle, the assured for life participating in all
tho profits of the Company. For policies gran
ted for the whole term of life, when the premi-
um therefor amounts to $50, n note may be given
for one half the amount of the premium bearing in
tercst Mt 6 per cent without guaranty.
The prompt manner in which all losses have been
paid by this Company, together with the low rates
Of premium, present great inducements to such as
are disposed 10 insure.
Slaves are insured for term Of from one to five
years, for two-thirds their value.
All losses are paid within 80 days after s~atisfac-
tory proof Is presented.
observation-disclosures f.. johnson, VIM. Dali
las Haywood, JnO. q. Williams, Quinton Busbee, II
W. Hustled, VIM. II. Mckee, Charles b. Root, VIM.
W. Holden, VIM. ID. Cooke, r. II. Battle, VIM. IL.
Jones, =. +. Pescud and Seaton Gales.
0FFICERS.-Dr. Charles L. johnson, President;
VIM. d. Haywood, Vice President; John G. Will
liams, Secretary; VIM. ii. Jones, Treasurer; II. w.
Hustled, Attorney Drs. Charles H.. johnson, VIM.
II. Mckee, and Richard b. Haywood, Medical
Board Of Consultation X. II. Battle, VIM. H.
Mckee aud Charles d. Root, Executive Committee
For further information, the public are referred
10 the pamphlets, and forms of proposal, which
may be obtained at the Office Of the Company, OF
any Of its Agencies.
Communication should be addressed post paid
70 JOHN q. WILLIAMS, Secretary.
U.N.gzN I'LL TAXA
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Lindsey's Double Acting
Rotary Force L Lift Pump,

THIS pump has just
been patented in Amer
lea and England, and
far excels any pump
heretofore invented ; its
peculiarities are simpli-
city, power and cheap
ness. Its simplicity: there
is nothing about it but
iron and cast metal, and
it can be taken apart
and put up by any one,
and will last for an age.
It has the power to raise
water HUNDREDS Of FEET
This pump is from "a to
3Oinches in diameter and
must set in the well OIL
water. Water rises in il
by hand 100 feet pei
minute! For ~cheapness
a No. l pump (for all or.
binary purposes) com
plete, and fifty feet Q
pipe, costs but $50 !
The handle at the ton
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FEMALE COMPLAINTS.

No Female, young or old, should be without this
celebrated medicine. 1t eorrects and regulates
the monthly courses at all periods, acting in many
cases like a charm. 1t is also the best and safest
medicine that can be given to Children of all ages,
and for any complaint; consequently no family
should be without it.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1856-02-26
A NOBLE SENTIMENT.

We have been favored with the following ex-
tract from letter of a distinguished gentleman
in Pennsylvania. 1t speaks for itself. and
should put to rest the affected doubts of some
Of Mr.. Buchanan's pretended friends, of his
views upon the great question before the Ameri-
can people. We consider it the height of i'm
pertinence in any press even to essay defence
of Mr.. Buchanan against every charge affect
ing his soundness upon it. We consider such
a course nothing more or less than an insidious
attack upon him, entirely in character with the
late policy of the Washington Union, which de-
verted column to this laudable enterprise.
However, nothing surprises us that we see in
that sheet; It's laudation of the services and
character of our greatest men, Is capped by the
immaculate name of Franklin Pierce. We
should not trust our neighbor to write our
obituary, lest its climax should be, that the
present Executive had periodically put us to
death:
"My friends have designated me as the can
didate for Congress in this district. have
consented to run if nominated. / presume
will have hard road to travel but if / 90 it,
IL ariH be as a tulibiooded Nebraska and Kan
sds Democrat, Of course; so that / will have a
clear victory or clear defeat, without any
Banquo's ghosts of alleged freesoil promises
to rise in judgment against me. 1t is wonder
full to find Buchanans nomination for Presi-
dent SO unanimously demanded by the people
almost everywhere. / am satisfied he is the
very strongest man that could possibly be put
forward at this time. In this county he will
be tower Of strength, and think he will be
everywhere. Is his nomination certain2 III
am to run for Congress, would like to have
him as our candidate"
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1856-02-26

The news by the last arrival, summary Of
which will be found in our columns to-day,
gives to our relations with England rather a
menacing aspect. The London Times, at all
times bitter enemy to every thing American,
is unusually acrimonious in its articles on the
difficulties between England and the United
States.
II looks forward with confidence to the
speedy dismissal Of Mr.. Champion, which il
assumes must necessarily compel, as a retail.
iatory measure the dismissal Of Mr.. Buchanan
from the Court Of St. James.
A strong apprehension Of war seems to per.
wade all classes in England, and decided dis
approval Of the assumption by England Of a
hostile attitude, has been evinced by mercantile
interests.
However, we do not design making elaborate
comments on the news. Our readers can read
and Judge for themselves. The subject was
yesterday considered in the Senate.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1856-02-26
Lieut.. Harrison. U. $. Il. M.

It seems that this gentleman, who belongs
in Washington city, has distinguished himself
in the current Indian war on our Pacific coast
The following report bearing on his services
against the hostile Indians of Washington
Territory, reached the Government here by the
last Pacific post mall
us. REVENUE CUTTER JEFFERSON DAVIS,
Steilacoom, CIV. IT, Dec %, 1855.
SIR l'have the honor to inform you that
arrived here to-day from Seattle with the re-
naming men of the late Lieut.. Slaughter's
~. S. A. command, they having returned
under the command OF Second Lieut.. Harrison,
of this vessel, under orders of. Capt Keyes,
commanding Fort Steilacoom. tlte
These men (ffty.one in number) will be de-
ivered at the fort to day by Lieut.. Harrison,
when he will return to duty on board.
The gallant conduct of Lieut.. Harrison is
deserving of great praise. He has been en-
gagged in two encounters with the Indians, in
both of which he has acted with great GOODNESS
and bravery. .sa IN g4le3
| have the honor to be, sir, very respectfully,
your obedient servant,
VIM. G. PEASE, Captain.
Hon. JAS. GUTHRIE, Secretary of Treasury.
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This beautiful spectacle (says the Baltimore
American which the enterprise of Manager
Jarrett has presented to the citizens Of Balti.
more in a style Of splendor hitherto unexcelled,
will be Withdrawn from the board, OF the MI.
scum after tomorrow evening, for the purpose
Of bringing it out at the National Theatre,
Washington, on the three succeeding evenings.
when it will be resumed in Baltimore. In the
production Of this piece Mr.. Jarrett has spared
neither pains nor expense, the scenery being
expressly prepared for it by Mr. G. s. Getz, the
eminent artist Of the establishment, and the
costumes being entirely new and most gorgeous
in their display. 1t has bad an immense run
here, the number Of ladies and children at
tracted TO it's various representations being
estimated at about thirty thousand. Our neigh
bors Of the national metropolis will find it one
of the most interesting and beautiful dramatic
spectacles they have ever witnessed.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1856-02-26
Great Massacre of Dog. In France

A Paris letter writer says: The l4th Of Jan.
uary, 1856, will remain a memorable day in
the annals Of France, for it is on this day tina,
the limits ofthe law expire on the life or death
Of this interesting animal:
Some time ago law was decreed that after
the LIST Of january, 1856, all dogs should pay a
tax or be killed dogs Of pleasure ten francs
year, useful dogs five francs The law made
it obligatory upon every citizen to report his
dog to the Mayor of his ward before the time
indicated, in default of which the animal would
be seized and massacred. The people were
slow in making their declarations, and since the
object Of the law was more to obtain revenue
than to exterminate the dogs, an extension Of
time was allowed till the 18th.
A journal Of Orleans says that more than
1900 dogs have disappeared from that city
since the law makes them contributory to the
State. Twelve hundred dogs in a city of the
third orderl One may Judge by this Of what
is going on in the 10000 communes Of France I
Such holocaust maees ones hair stand on
end only to think Of II.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1856-02-26

This convention will assemble in few DAYS
to appoint delegates to the National Conyen-
ton, TO be held at Cincinnati in June next, TO
nominate candidate Of the Democratic party
for President.
From our knowledge Of the members com
posing this convention about to assemble in
Richmond, We think we can foretell that the
convention viii select men good and true, and
leave them untrammelled in the selection Of a
candidate. The reasons for this course are
such as must commend themselves to every re
fecting mind. The approaching contest will
be a sectional one the Abolitonsts and Free
soilers have succeeded in forcing this issue
upon the country-the Freesoil and Abolition
phalanxes on one side, and the National or
Constitutional masses on the other. On one
side are banded factions prone to the violation
alike Of State-rights and constitutional guar
antees--a crusade against Southern rights.
On the other are the South and the National
and Constitutional men OF the North. In this
battle the South is unit. No matter who shall
be the candidate, The great object TO be at
tanned by nomination Of q candidate at Gin
cinnatiis, to select that man, be he whom be
may, who can best command the Northern
vote, for on this hangs the issue Of the con-
test. All personal, all State preferences, must
yield TO this paramount object Virginia, has
her preferences, doubtless; she has within her
own borders men, statesmen, of whom she may
well be proud and whom she would be glad to
honor. There are others not Of her sons for
whom she entertains high admiration and is
ready TO do them honor. But as the coming
battle is mainly for the rights Of the South,
and as the cooperation Of the national mon
of the North is desirable, it is altogether
proper nay, indispensable, that the North
shall indicate the candidate who can most sue.
cessfully lead the Democratic party; and be
he from the North or the South, Adt man is
clearly the man TO be selected.
1t is true the platform or the principles Of
Staterights must be clearly laid down by the
convention, upon which the candidate must
stand fatfooted i would seem proper that
the Virginia convention should not embarass
the convention at Cincinnati by any expression
Of preference. 1t is due to the candidate,
whoever be may be, that be should not be held
up as the second or third choice OF the South
he is fully entitled to stand in the position of a
FIRST choice, and if this should happen to be a
citizen of Virginia, it would be the more
grateful to her, not having herself named any
one. The candidate should have the prestige
Of unanieity.
Neither the Democratic rubric nor the candi-
date Of the convention are to be honey-fugglers,
speaking one meaning at the South and an
other at the North, leaving occasion for misap-
prehension and future discord No one should
be allowed, honestly, TO misunderstood either.
The equality Of the States and the common
right to the Territories should be blazoned on
the Democratic standards, and it will thunder
from the mouth Of its candidate.
Parties north may argue that this principle
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1856-02-26
NAVAL REFORM.

Mr.. Mallory, from the Com mittee on Naval
Affairs, of the Senate, reported, yesterday, a
bill amendatory of the "act to promote the
efficiency of the Navy" 1t provides that at
the written request by any officer of the navy
who was dropped by the operation of that act,
the Secretary Of the Navy shall cause the
physical, mental, professional, and moral fitness
of such officer for the naval service to be in
vestigated by a court of inquiry; the Secretary
to present the facts and the opinion of the court
in each case to the President of the United
States for his consideration and such action as
he shall deem consistent with justice and the
interests Of the public service.
The operation Of the present law limiting
the number of officers of the navy is to be sus
pended SO far as 10 authorize the restoration
by the President, by and with the advice and
consent of the Senate, Of officers reserved or
dropped under the act Of 1855, but there are
to be no further promotions or appointments
in any grade after said reservations shall have
been made thereto, until such grade in the
active service shall be reduced TO the limit now
prescribed by law. The President is en-
powered to transfer any officer from the fur
Tough to the reserved pay list, and he is also
authorized to transfer any officer, at his own
request from the active to the reserved list.
The captains in command Of squadrons shall
be denominated Gag officers, and the grade of
admiral is to be revived for eminent services.
Such are some OF the features Of the bill, which
passed to a second reading.