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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1856-01-16
J.R s. r. S. PULLEN,
Dralrra III Iarhmarr, Cuarb Grim.
mIuaT. Il. II.

UST to hand a large lot of best FILES
y Agents for the sale of Mill Stones, and Boiling
Clothes. We also have for sale, Palmers' celebra-
ted Rotary FRAIL THRESHING MACHINE
This Machine is recommended by most Of the
prominent farmers in the eastern part of the State,
as superior to the spike or cast cilender, 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. It is also adapted to
threshing fax, clover, timothy, dc. 1t will thresh
from 2 to 800 bushels per day, with 2 horses. This
machine especially itself to owners of
Cotton Gins, as the same machinery for one will
operate both. Also, McMannen's Smut Machine.
j. D. & r. S. PULLEN.
Raleigh. July 9. 1855. 45-
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South Lowell Male Academy

Rev. J. p. BAGBY, 4. b., PRINCIPAL;
WITH COMPETENT AsSISTAHTs-
FsNhE next sessiun Of this school will
Il on Thursday. The 10Th of January, 1855. The
character of South Lowell. is too extensively known
TO need extended c9Icment. In a Religious COM
munity, remote from haunts of vice, AID in one Of
the most healthy sections Of the State, il offers su-
perior inducements TO young gentlemen preparing
either for College or useful avOcations. The A
cadeny i. about ID miles north west Of Durhan's
Depot, and east of Hillsboro'.
TERMS.-CIassics, SIS; English, IL so, and
contingent fee, 81.
For further particulars, address the Principal
or either Of The Executive Committee"
Rev. Ii. Arnold, Rev. J.A. McMannsn, Chm.
WINS. Harris, Esq, Mr.. Jno. 3. Leathers.
Col D. c. PARISH, Sec'y.
Nov. Il, 1855. lJ-9t
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NEW ESTABLISHMENT.
r aleigh Marble Works,

NEAR TEE CORNER or HARGET ; WILMINGTON Sis.
All orders for Monuments, Head Stones or oTnamen-
tai sculpture, Of any description, promptly at
tended to and eIecuted IA the best style, at
moderate charges. CAL and see.
rINHE subscriber begs leave toinform his friends
4 and the public in general, that be is now open
ing = shop where he intends carrying on his bust
ness in all its various branches, and he will man
ufacture from the best Italian and AueTicdn Mar
bic, in the neatest and most approved style Of I'm
ish.
n. B. All orders from a distance faithfully and
punetually attended TO. Address
THOMAS GRIER,
Raleigh, n. c.
Nov smbsr l6, 1855. ls-Iy
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a large stock of Worsted Dress Goods.

NAMELY: Valencia Plaid Cashmeres, Real
IN French Merinos, (all shades y Lupin's French
De LANES; Low priced De LANES, from lOc to 81
Cold Challie Black, Brown and Grey De Baye
for Travelling Dresses Plaid and Run Silks
Also, "a large lot cf Mourning Goods. Bomba-
zines; Mohair Lustres; Canton Cloths Alpacas
and De LANES.
w. Fl. & r. S. FUCKER
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FARMERS HEAD QUARTERS.
NO. II, WATER STREET,
October Il. 1851

NORFOLK, VA.
We are pleased to inform our numerous friends
and customers in North Carolina, that we have
been open for several weeks, and have renewed
our facilities for supplying them with Agricultural
Implements of every description.
Our Factory is in full operation, and We can fur
nish at short notice, Flows, Harrows, Drags, Guilt
vators, Corn Shelters, Straw, Fodder and Shuck
Cutters, Sausage cutters and Suffers, and every
variety Of Farming Implements used in this Sec
lion of the county, and will sell at wholesale and
retail retail p ices.
Catalogues of our goods furnished upon appli-
cation. BORUM & MCLEAN.
p. SO tons l, II, II inch Hoop Iron suitable
for Spirits Turpentine barrels at lowest market
price.
Norfolk, Dee. LIST, 1855. IA
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NEWBERN
Tin Ware Mandatory

~ II. HART, Manufacturer of Tin, Sheet Iron.
W and Copper Wares, and Dealer in Stoves,
Crates, Japanned Ware and House furnishing ar
ticles generally. Particular attention given to
Roofing, Guttering and all kinds of Job Work in
his line. Liberal discount ON Tin Ware to Dealers.
NsWeerA. new. 0tA, 1888. lift
"ANTED.-By the author of Familiar Chem
w ical Letters, published in this paper, an an
pointment as Professor of Chemistry or in any
other capacity where his knowledge of Chemistry.
Botany and Geology, would be of service. Let
ters addressed to DR.. TAFT Murphy, Taylor's Bridge,
Sampson county, N. c. will be forwarded to adver
User. I2-t
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T. w. DAVIS & BROTHER,
" atCh.m akerS& jewelers..

"OULD most respectfully inform the citizens
w OF Wadesboro' and vicinity, that they have
just received a new stock of Watches and Jewel
ry, of the best and most fashionable styles, as fol-
lews: Gold and Silver Lever Watches, with hun
ting cases; Lepine and Anchor Watches, all of the
latest and most approved plan, warranted to per-
form we'll Gold and Silver Spectacles, Gold
Bracelets, Finger Rings, Breast Pins, Ear-bobs
Lockets, Scarf Pins, Cuff Pins, Gold Chains,
Buckles and Seals, Coral, Pocket Knives, Gold
Keys and Gold Pens and Pencils, and many other
articles too tedious to mention.
REPAIRING done in the best manner and war
ranted to be equal 70 any doncin the State, If not
superior.
WadesboroI, n. c. Nov. ID, 1855. Ls-6m
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Nov smbsr II
FOWLS FOWLsu

IMPROVED breeds of Asiatic Fowls, Brain
Il Pootrs, Chittagong and Red Shanghai Qarg
kind, old cock weighing l44 lhs.) half grown Of
either kind boxed up and shipped to order, for SIS
per pair. Communication 10 the subscriber, for
Information, must have = stamp enclosed 20 insure
an answer. john r.. HOWARD.
IoI sail SOUND, New Hanover county, \. c.
November 3, lass. 1e-smpd
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OXFORD FEMALE COLLEGE.

THE next session will commence on the first
Monday in January, 1856, and close the last Thurs
day in May. Oxford is q miles from Henderson
Depot. For the accommodation of pupils wish
ing to go to Oxford, arrangements have been made
to have = hack in constant readiness.
The expenses of this Institution, for ave months,
one half in advance, are -
For reading, writing, with the first rudimsnts Of
Arithmetic, $40 90
English Grammar, Geography, Arithmetic, IL SO
Higher English, 90
College classes, without any extra charge for the
70
Incidental expenses, per session ..................1 90
Extra Expenses.
Music on Piano, $40; use of instrument, s., IS 90
Guitar, do. do 70 90
Oil Painting, SIS and Painting in Water Colors,
Pastel Painting, Greeian Painting, Drawing and
Pellis work, each, $40 Oe
Embroidery and Wax Work, each, ............. OC
Board, including fuel and lights, per month, s OC
Washing, per month, OF
Musical Soirees will be given during each term
T. I. GRANDY, See'y,
Ic-ly. Board Of Trustees.
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A full supply Of these invaluable Machines will be
found at Farmers Head Quarters, and for sale at
factory prices. Our sales of them during the past
year have been upwards of 100, and the demand
to increase. They will grind with one
horse 10 bushels, and with 2 horses 20 bushels per
hour. The horses are hitched to the levers of the
Crusher, and require no separate horse power to
work them. Orders will be filed promptly when
sent to the sole agency, Farmers Head Quarters.
BORUM & MCLEAN,
Norfolk. Dec. limo. IA No. II Water street
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W0lmme I.
scHLoss & BRO,
FAYETTEVILLE STREET.

FAYETTEVILLE STREET,
E H, N. c..
NEXT DOOR TO c. W. D. HUTCHINs.
AVING just returned from the northern mar
IL kets, are In receipt of a new, extensive and
splendid assortment of
READY-MADE CLOTHING
various and complete. embracing every article IF
gentlemen's or boys wear, made expressly for TIL.
market. These Goods have all been purchased on
the best terms, and will be sold exceedingly low.
They are determined not TO be undersold.
Joseph Schloss, of this firm, is prepared st all
times to take the most accurate measures OF gen.
tlemen desiring suits Of clothes, and will have
them made on the best terms and in thu NEST eIs-
CANT and fashionable style. If any gentleman
thus being measured. is not fitted aud suited, be
will not be expected to take the clothes when man
ufactured. This is the cheapest and best way Of
purchasing a fine suit OF clothes. The terms shall
be low. Call at our stand on Fayetteville street,
from which none shall 20 away dissatisfied.
DRY GOODS AT COST.
To the Ladies we would say, our stock of Dry
Goods is complete yet. but We are compelled to sell
them Mt prime cost. ard some below, a. after the
lst OF February, 1856, not an article of Dry Goods
shall be kept here, if we only receive a liberal pat
ronage, which we however anticipate.
Come forth at once. and We guarantee you a
strict compliance with our Pre- misses. We are in
earnest, and every body NAV know the propriety
CT our doing SO, by a slight reflection.
SCHLOSS 4 BRO.
Raleigh, Nov. 3. 1855. 10
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Warrenton IN. c. Female Collegiate
Institute.

THE both session Of this school will begin on
the Sd Of January next, with a full corps of eff
cient teachers. prepared to give a thorough and
accomplished edcuation to those entrusted to their
instruction. For further particulars apply to
GRAVES 4 WILCOX.
Dec eth. 1853 15-tlF
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SELECT MALE SCHOOL
Ridgeway, Warren Co., N. G.

TNHE exercises will DO resumed on Wednesday,
9th January, 1856, and close on Friday, Seth
May following.
TERMs.-Boord exclusive Of lights which will
be furnished at cost and tuition for the session,
SIS, payable half in advance, the other half at the
end Of the term, with a contingent fee of fifty cts.
to defray the expense of %hrewood, &C., at the
Academy. There are ample and comfortable &C
commodations for fifteen or eighteen boarders.-
The location is healthy and easy of access, being
Immediately on the Raleigh and CASTOR Railroad,
and the terminus of the Roanoke Valley Rail
Road, aud noted for its intelligence and moral ex-
csllence. The subscriber pledges himself to give
every necessary attention to the health, morals
and progress in learning Of the pupils committed
to his charge. This school offers peculiar induce
mcnts to the eastern section Of N. c. and Va.
and those interested are respectfully solicited t.
examine its claims to public patronage.
Address WIN. II. BASS, A. M,
Principal and Proprietor
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HATS AND CAPS

A 5 usual. we have n most beautiful assortment
N II Rows. Youths ard Meas Cap. Soft Hats
ana superior Mole skins.
W. q. : 3. S. TUCKER.
Raleigh, Sept. Is, 1855. B.
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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
paid by 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.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES 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. H
Jones, P. F. Pescud and Seaton Gales.
OFFICERS.-Dr. Charles E. Johnson, President
VIM. D. Haywood, Vice President; John G.. vii
llams, Secretary; VIM. II. Jones, Treasurer; II. 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, o
any of its Agencies.
Communications should be addressed, (post- paid
to JOHN 6. WILLIAMS, Secretary.
Raleigh, July II, 1885. 10
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Johnston Male and Female Academy,

VNHE next session will commence on the FIRST
Monday in January, 1855, which will be the
seventh day Of the month. The Trustees are tru-
ly grateful for the liberal patronage which has
been bestowed upon the schoSlduring the present
session, and would most respectfully solicit =
continually Of tho saEe feeling confident that
no institution Of the kind, offers greater facilities
for the same expense.
The department, as we'll as the superintendence
Of the whole, win be under John w. Stuart, ESQ,
who has been engaged several years in teaching
with great success a part Of the time connected
with Randolph Macon College as Principal Of the
Preparatory department, which, we are informed
by the Faculty, he conducted with eminent abili-
~, and left with the regrets Of all concerned.
The female school WILDE under the direction Of
Miss Flora Graham, who is q North Carolinian by
birth and education, and consequently, identified
with us in interest and fe cling. She is a FIRST
HONOR graduate Of one of the best female colleges
in the State, the President Of which, in speaking
Of her says, "She is one Of the best scholars /
ever knew, and | would esteem any man fortunate
who could socare her services ms a teacher too
high a character 1 could not give her" Instruc-
ton from such teachers, as we'll % the cheapness
Of board and tuition, are advantages which should
not be overlooked by persons who have children
ITO educate. Young men will be prepared for the
advanced classes in college, or for tho business
walks of life young ladies will have a fine oppor-
tunity to acquire a superior education, both social
and ornamental.
The Academy Is situated in \ heAlthy and agree
able community, Is miles South Of Raleigh.
Pupils will be received any time during tho ses-
sion, and charged from the time they commence.
No deduction will be made unless in case Of pro-
traeted illness.
The terms per session, OF S months, are as fol-
lows:
Tuition in the Primary branches. ............$lO 90
do DO higher do....-"...........l2 90
EXTRAS.
Latin, Greek aud French, or either, ............4 OC
Music, Piano included, ....,............... 20 %
Drawing aud Water Painting, ...................5 OF
Oil Painting,.. 10 OF
Board can be had At from SO to 81 SO per month
TRUSTEES.
b. II. ToMLnsoN, W. d. TURNER,
A.. J. LEAcH, SETH WooDALL,
Rev. 7. GAKRAEp, SIMON SMITH.
Lsachburg, N. G., Dec. IS, 1855: 1916,
WILSON MALE INSTITUTE.
WILSON, n. C.
Till NEXT Session will commences the secon,
Monday in January.
Professor J. +. keenan,, Principal, aided By
corps Of able Assistants.
The Trustees, in placing this Institute under tn
conduct ofProf. Keenan,, a gentleman of the high
est reputation for scholarship and Of enlarged az
porisnce in his profession, entertain the most ga
tsring prospects ofits success.
Wanted, for the Institute, the service, NJ
thorough English and Mathematical teacher. VII
will receive as compensation IS per. cent. on m
revenue Of the school.
Address J. T.. keenan,, with testimonials.
Dec. -, 1875. Is;
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O LITTLE GIANT.

Corn and Cob
Crushsrs will
hereafter b Q
sold exclusive
ly in this city
and vicinity
by the subscri-
bers, who have
b appoin-
ted s sole A
gents by ths
owners of the
patentright.-
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SEVENTY CASES OF CHOLFRA

on board, when the PAIN KILLER was immed-
lately used with the most astonishing results. In
all cases where it was used in time, it gave relief,
in a very short irne&aRa can with confidence
say to the public, that in all ofthe first stages of
Cholera, when taken in time, it is in my opinion,
an jatuUibte remedy and after a fair trial with it
for several weeks, and for four trips to New Orleans
and back, and using it for Cholera and for other
complaints for which it is recommended, no con-
sideration whatever would induce me to leave port
without a good ~supply-believing it to be a medi-
cine that no officer of a boat or any family would
be without a single day after using one bottle
Believing it to be the most valuable family nedi-
cine known to the world, for all the different COM
paints fer which it is recommended.
P. S.-Please send me six large bottles for this
trip,
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P A [ XXI R.

0Is hOUISJ Mo, june l4In, 1919.
Mr.. A. T. Woodward, Agent Of Perry Davis
Pain Kller-Dear Sir: I feel it a duty I owe to
the public, to maks.ks1owr the value of Perry Da-
Wis Pain Killer, and my experience in using it for
some of the complaints for which it is highly re-
commended. In April last, on your ecommenda-
ton, l purchased a one dollar bottle of you for
pains with which I have long been afflicted,
and made use of it on my trip down to New Or
leans, with the most gratifying and beneficial eff
feets. On my return trip to this city, the Cholera
made its appearance among some Of my passen-
gers. | made use of the Pain Killer, having no
other remedy on board, and to my surprise and
qualification found it gave immediate relief! On
my arrival in St. Louis, I called on you and got
four large bottles, and stated to you my confidence
in it as an infallible Cholera Remedy, and remark
ing to you that / wanted no other Cholera remedy
on my boat. | made use of four bottles on my
trip to New Orleans and back, for Cholera and
some other complaints for which it is ecommen
ded, and met with the most astonishing success -
when l ordered from you six more one dollar bot
ties. Since then l have made two mure trips to
New Orleans and back, and on my previous trip
up | had more than
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N. e. Mutual Insurance Company.

Attic Annual meeting of the North Carolina
q Mutual Insurance Company, held on the
18th ult., the following persons were elected
Directors and Officers for the ensuing year:
DIRECTORS JOS. G. B. Roulhac, H. D.. Tur-
ner, Jno. r. Williams, T. Fl. Selby, C. W. D.
Hutchings, James F. Jordan, James Nj. fowles,
Raleigh James E Hoyt, Washington Alex,
ander Mitchell, Newbern; Joshua G. Wright,
Wilmington John NJ. Jones, Edenton; W. w.
Griffin, Elizabeth City; F. F. Pagan, Plymouth;
W. N. II. Smith, Murfreesboro'; H. b. Will
liams, Charlotte George A. Smith, Milto.. !;
.. F. Long, Hillsboro'; Joseph White, Arson
county Joshua Boner, Salem; A. T. Sunny,
Asheville.
OFFICERS OF THE COMPANY:
]. G. B. Roulhac, President,
Henry D. Turner, Vice President,
&c. Partridge, Secretary,
John ii. Bryan, Attorney,
J. Hersman, General Agent.
Jro. R. Williams,
7. II. Selby, Executive Committee
c. W. d. 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. Its Policies now cover
property amounting to "A 500, 600, a largepor
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 third
OF one per cent per annum, on all grades O
property embraced in its operations.
All communications in reference toinsuranc,
should be addressed to the Secretary, post psiC
J. C. PARTRIDGE, Sec'y.
Raleigh. June Is, 1855. 90
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J. NJ. ~BROAKWELL,

captain Steamer Atlantic.
most cordially unite with Capt. Broadwell in
recommending Perry Davis Pain Killer to the
public, having myself been severely attacked with
the Cholera, and found relief in a few hours by
using the Pain Killer, and have myself admins
tered it to more than fifty persons attacked with
Cholera, and when used in time, a cure was effcc-
ted in a few hours, and take pleasure in recon-
m~ending it to the public as an invaluable medicine,
that no individual should be without a single hour.
JOHN n. BOFFINGER.
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OItTK OUCaIner Atlantic.
DAVIS PAIN kEs-SR.-IR to-day's Union will
be found an advertisement of this celebrated rem
edy. The certificates appended, from the captain
and clerk of the Steamer Atlantic, we know to be
genuine, and founded on facts, as they verbally
stated in our office the substance of what they
publish.-St. Louis Union.
The Pain Killer is soldb by P. F. Pescud, Raleigh
Thos. J. Patrick, Greensboro; Lucas & Moore
Goldsboro'; George r. French, Wilmington, and
by Druggists, Grocers and Medicine Dealers gen,
orally. s.
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Buckland Female Institute,

fifth session of this Institution will COM
i mence on the first of February, 1856. The
proprietor returns his thanks for patronage al
ready received, and hopes by strict attention to
meet still further encouragement. Location healthy
and Teachers of the first class.
TERMS PER SESSION OF FIVE MONTHS:
Urinary Branches,
Higher branches with Mathematics III
French and Latin, each, 4
Music, with use of instrument.
Drawing and Painting,
Painting in Oil, l2
Students can be entered at any time during the
session and be charged from the time they com.
mence.
Board can be had with the Proprietor, or in
good families convenient, at SIS, without any ex
ira charge. SAM'L. E. SMITH. Prin.
Gates county, n. c., Nov. Is, 1855. I3-4u
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For sale by P. F PESCUD, WILKINS
HAYWOOD. Raleigh, n. c., and by W.
EDDINS, Forestville. 2Ty
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WarrentOn Female College.
WARRENTON. N. C.

Dec. 9Th, 1855.