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An Argument for Advertising. We
saw paragraph in a Virginia paper
to this effect: A gentleman went into
printing office to examine an ex-
change paper coming from a place
some fifty or a hundred miles distant,
with the view to discover the name of
some lawyer there to whom he might
confide the transaction of some busi-
ness matters of pressing Importance.
And after running his eye carefully
over the paper he laid it aside, and re-
marked-'Well l can't find the name
of a single attorney in that paper: and
any member of the profession at that
place could have obtained fifty dol
lars from me, by having a card in the
paper, as | would willingly have paid
that amount rather than make the
trip at this particular time Let ev-
erybody advertise, and everybody will
be certain to do good business.
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MUS borrow wings to lit him up, he
would be astonished to see CHS dim
horizon bounded by a span," enlarge
until Alps still upon Alps would hide
infnitude from his vision.
love the enlightened man ofliberal
sentiments; one who can look upon his
fellow-man, however untitled his mind
may be, and whose charity will tell
him, perhaps,
"There is heurt, pregnant with celestial
fire,
Hands that the rod of empire might have
swayed,
Or walked to ecstacy the living lyre'
Though his lot forbade
THE applause oflist'ning Senates to command,
The threats Of pain and ruin to despise,
To scatter plenty DER smiling land,
And read his history in nations eyes,
still, misfortune should never be des-
pissed by the learned, the noble, or the
wealthy; and charity should teach
them that the same power, chance,
made them high that made others hum
Bile in life. The same mean principle
makes the pedant literary aristocrat
that makes the man of money So
Then the lettered toad need not com
plain that the Ell Dorad despses him.
have been led to make these re-
marks from hearing quarteron laterata
speak contemptuously of a clever
young man because she was not learn-
ed," and also because there exists a
popular error on this subject.
have more respect for the man,
though ignorant, who makes no pre-
tensions to more than he merits-as
Wolcat says
"Whose modest wisdom, therefore, never
aims
To find the longitude or burn the Thames
much more | say than of the man des-
cribed by Young
"Who thinks he's learned, in volumes deep,
he sits
In wisdom shallow. Pompous Ignorance"
Then, scornful friend, learn from the
last quoted author
"How empty learning, how vain art,
But as it mends the life and guides the heart;'
and remember that though the sub
ject of your scorn may be illiterate. he
has this advantage Of you; as Middle
ton says:
"lIeaven pites ignorance;
She's still the first who has her pardon signd;
All sins else see their iaults--she's only blind
SPECTATOR.
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Written for the Winchester Appeal.
ARISTOCRACY.

There are several kinds of aristoc-
racy, and suppose many persons may
differ with me in relation to one kind,
which is especially the subject Of this
essay. There is an aristocracy of
,cealth, of family blood, or descent, and
learning. Now, there may be found
some excuse for the first, an apology
for the second, but, to my mind, moth
ing but q supreme contempt for the
third. "Where there is much given
there is much required" A man may
be rich and ignorant of his duties to
others-so with the man OF noble an
cestry-but of the educated man we
require a stricter account Of his rela-
tionship to his fellow-man than of any
other. 1t does awaken our scorn to
see puff'ed pedant affect to despise
all who have not been favored with
the opportunities Of education like him
self. If he is what he processes to be-
learned man--he will know that "an
honest man is the noblest work ofGod,"
and that the "wisest and brightest" has
also been called the "meanest Of man.
kind"
"That kings can make bclted knight,
A marquis, duke and a. that )"
but that
"An honest man, though ne'er SO poor,
Is chief of men for a. that"
To the learned, an illiterate person
should excite the same sentiment that
the sight ofpoverty and wretchodness
awakens in one of wealth and afflu-
ence, that is pity, and indeed the for
mer should always be more ready to
relieve the mental necessities of the
one, than the latter should administer
to the wants of the other; because, in
communicating information nothing
is lost to the giver, as in the last case.
Nothing more disgusts me than to see
man or woman intoxicated with
shallow draughts" from the Pierian
Spring, putting on the pedant--that
literary topper. l feel like referring
him to Pope, to learn that,
'Shallow draughts intoxicate the brain,
But drinking largely may sober him again.
Such person is constantly drawing
invidious comparisons between his fel.
low beings, and, as somebody says
with just enough of learning to mis-.
quote"
Liberal views of things he will new.
er learn, and here is the "pons asino.
rum that bounds his progress. The
liteary aristocrat is always one who
has never stood upon the arch of that
bridge to look beyond and see how
much he does not know. Could his re.
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For simplicity, the Persian govern
ment takes precedence of all others
There are only two officers in the
whole kingdom--the tax-gatherer and
the hangman.
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A Step Back,card,-A bill has been
introduced into the Legislature of Min
nesota Territory to restore the law
prohibiting imprisonment for debt.
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MY HOME rs THE WORLD.
BY THOMAS II. BAYLY.

night;
Tomorrow, at sunrise, bh6e more | Shall
otand
On the sea-beaten shore Of my dear native
land.
All! why does dependency weigh down my
heart!
Such thoughts are for friends who reluctantly
part;
come from an exile of twenty long years,
Yet gaze on my country through fast-fallng
tears
| see the hills purple with bells Of the heath,
And my cwn happy valley that nestles be-
meath,
And the fragrant white blossoms spread over
the thorn,
That grows near the cottoge in which was
born.
1t cannot be changed--no, the clematis
climbs
Ger the gay little porch, as it dld in old
times,
And the seat where my father reclined is still
there
But vince is my fathcr!-oh, answer me-
where!
Ny mothors own easement, the chamber she
loved,
Is there overlooking the lawn where |
roved;
She thoughtfully sat with her hand Ger her
brow,
As she watched her young darlng:-ah, where
is she nowl
And there is my poor sisters garden; how
Were the innocent sports Of that beautiful
child!
Her voice had spell in its musical tone,
And her checks were like roscs:--ah, where
is she gone!
No father rcclincs in the clematis seat
NomOlher looks forth from the SHADED retreat!
NosIstcr is there stealing silly away,
Till the hoIt-suppressed laughter betrayed
where she lay!
How oft in my ex le, when kind friends were
near,
I've sighted their Kindness and eighl to be
here'
How oft have said -"Could once again
see,
That sweet little valley, how blest would |
be-"
How blest-oh it is not valley like this,
That unaided can realize visions of bliss;
For voices listen; and then look round
For the light steps that used to trip after the
sound
But see! this green path; | remember it we'll
'Tis tie way to the church-hark the toll Of
the bell!
Oh! oft, in my boyh nod, truant I've strayed
TO yonder dark yew-tree, and slept III its
shade.
But surely the pathway is narrower now
No smooth place is left meath the dark yew.
tree bough!
O'er tablets lnscrb'd with sad records tread,
And the home have sought--is the home of
the dead
And was it for this looked forward SO long
And shrank from the sweetness of Italy songl
And turned from the dance of the dark girl of
Spainl
And wept for my country again and againl
And was it for this to the easement crept,
To gaze on the deep when dreamed as |
slept!
To think of fond meetings, the welcome, the
kiss,
The friendly hands pressure!-ah! was it for
this!
When those who SO long have been absent,
return
To the scenes of their childhood, it is bu, to
mourn;
Wounds open afresh that time nearly had
healed
And the ills ofa life at one glance are revealed.
Speed, speed, my fleet vessel the tempest may
There's calm for my heart in the dash of the
wave
Speed, speed, my fleet vessel! the sails are
unfurl'd,
Oh! ask me not whther--my home is the
world
A Step BackiUard,-A bill has been
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TERMS OF ADVERTISING.

souare. (rEy LINEs) one year. $40 90
9 snuores one year.. Is 90
For each additional square. w
I sounre six months. hs............... 6 90
8 snnores six months s.............. 10 90
q squares six months hs............... IL SO
For each additional square. w
I souare two months hs............... 2 50
For each additional square. | 90
Single insertion per square re......... l OO
Each additional square,. ~
Very liberal reduction will be made for
those who advertise by the year.
For announcing candidates for office the
chorge will be three dollars, in advance.
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The best snuff in the world is snuff
at the morning air.
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BOOK AND JOB PRINTING.

For the execution of this kind Of work we
are prepared with a varied and extensive as
sortment of
rNnr A TTnrnrrTT nT Att z IA lTCIp
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JOB TYPE AND MA TER|AL,

and are ready to do al Kinds OF Work, such as
BLANKS OF EVERY KIND,
PAMPHLETS, PROGRAMMES, POSTERS,
CARDS, CIRCULARS, RECEIPTS,
FUNERAL TICKETS, DRUG LABELS,
BILL HEADS, HAND BILLS,
and every variety of printing that may be
needed in any business community. We
hope those having need of such work will send
in their orders, and we pledge ourselves to
fill them in manner that will give satisfaction
to all whomay favor us with their patronage.
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TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION.

TWO DOLLARS A YEAR IN ADVANCE;
TWO AND A HALF IF IN SIX MONTHS;
THREE AT THE CLOSE OF THE YEAR,
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A writer in one of the Northern pa
pers, on school discipline, says. With
out a liberal use of the rod it is impos.
sible to make IA boy smart
Beware ofjudging hastily; it is
ter to suspend an opinion thap
tract an assertion.
A few days" Offer
changes in the mind ; traii'r.
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Look Here J

nor the cure Of Bone-felons, Bruises, Biles
IL Risings, inhammatory ulcers, and nfammas
tions Of all sorts use Holton's Ointment. Its effect
are truly astonishing, as a large number of cer'-
tincatcs from Physicians and other gentlemen of
distinction in Chatham and the adjoining counties
will testify. See what Drs. j. 2. Davis and Isaac
Hall, Of Pittsboro' say:
Having witnessed the application of DR.. Hol-
tons Ointment in the treatment Of several asses of
bone fellon, we take great pleasure in recOmmen-
ding it to the public as the most efhcaciOus RENE
dy in the cure Of that disease with which We are
acquainted. JOHN 2. DAVIS,
ISAAC HALL.
Having witnessed a cure of bone felon with DR..
Holton's Ointment, eight or ten days from its first
application, l, therefore, take great pleasure ia
recommending it to the public for the cure of this
disease. l have also seen its good effects in the
cure Of Biles. IRBY PHILLIPS.
Pittsboro', Dec. 4th, 1858.
/ take great pleasure in recommending to the
public generally DR.. Holton's Ointment in the
treatmen of bruises, having had a negro boy whose
foot was very much injured by a horse. | applied
the ointment Mt night and the next morning the
Inflammation and swelling had subsidized.
JOHN THOMPSON.
Pittsboro', Dec. Sd, 1885.
Price, SO cts, per box 6 boxes for 81 so.
For sale by P. +. Pescud, Raleigh; A. Holtor
Pittsboro', Chatham Co., N. c.; and at county
towns generally. Ism.
NO Biblical Recorder copy.
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|. G. Mutual Insurance Company.

Al the Annual meeting of the North Carolina
u 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. II. Selby, C. w. D.
Hutehings, James F.. Jordan, James M. lowles,
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, Miltol. ;
0. F. Long, Hillsboro'; Joseph White, Arson
county Joshua Boner, Salem; A. T. Sunny,
Asheville.
OFFICERS OF THE COMPANY:
j. G. B. Roulhac, President,
Henry D. Turner, Vice President,
J. c. Partridge, Secretary,
John H. Bryan, Attorney,
J. Hersman, General Agent.
Jro. R. Williams,
T. 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 am ounting to 81 500, 900, a large Dor
tion of which is in country risks; and it's 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 thir6
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 pait
: j. G. PARTRIDGE, Sec'y.
Raleigh, June Is. 1855. 29-
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HAW BRANCH SHCOOL.

THE Gfth session Of this school will commence
III January 2lst, 1856, and continue twenty
weeks, and tho teacher will eudeavor to combine
the useful with the oman . Ital so US to render il
both pleasant and ~proftab e to the student.
Tuition In Primary Department, SIS go
Common English Branches, 6 90
Higher, s 90
Latin, French and Spanish, extra, each, 4 90
Drawing and Painting, 4 90
Monochromatie, colored crayons, wax,
fruit, flowers and Pellis work, 90
The school is situated in a healthy portion Of
0nslow county, IS miles from Striekland's De-
pot, and board can be obtained near the Academy
10 pleasant families for SO per month, washing
and lights included. 1t is desired that the stu
dents should be present Mt the beginning Of the
term, and no charge will be made for less than
half n term. Application can be made at the
school house, or by letter TO tho teacher. Adore IS
HaW Branch, 0nsloW county, N. @.
DELLA NJ. HENRY.
Hnw Branch, Onslow, jan, 10, 1855. 2I-4t
GELLING OFF AT COST FOR CASH. As we
O.intend winding up our Business IN q short time,
the remainder of our Winter Clothing will be sold
at cost for Cash. Those who have not supplied
themselves would do well to examine our stock.
KING 4 BIGGS.
Raleigh, Jan. ?, 1856. 10-3tw.
p. 8. All those indebted TO us will please call ut
~soasand close their accounts, by cash or note.
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&A18&3EESGIaal tssF
NNM IS

Dtko0NS desiring GOOD Pianos, direct, from
the makers. rarr.tnfed as to tene 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 exa mines fer-
sonally every instrument purchased before sending
IT away. Much of his time and attention is dev0-
ted TO this pecies of trade, and having sent .
large number to various sections of the country
without the first complaint. be feels confident OF
giving entire satisfaction to all who favor him with
their orders. The prices for nec Pianos in per-
feet order, vary from SlS4, upwards. Any instru-
ment sold by him not corresponding with his
guarantee will be taken back and exchanged free
IF expense. Second hand Pianos in perfect order
bought at from one 10 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. of 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.. E. Badger,
Gov. Morehead, A. NJ. German and others.
Address JAMES NJ EDNEY,
Sc John St. n. Y
New York. Aug. Is. 1855. ST.,
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N. BOOK STORE.

HENRY D. TURNER has for sale, the su-
Ii preme Court Reports, uniform sets or sin gle
volumes. Price reduced.
Iredell's digest, three volumes,
Swaim's Justice,
North Carolina Form Book,
Also, at greatly reduced prices, in quantities, or
by retail, a complete assortment of School Books
Blank Books; stationary and Fancy Articles Ju-
vsnile and Toy Books; all the New Publications
as soon as issued the Standard Publications in
every department of Literature, Arts and Science
and in every language, Ancient or Modern.
Music Books and Musical Instruments,
Writing Desksof Leather, Rosewood and Eahsg-
any.
work Boxes, do do and Paper MnChi
Walking Canes and Whips, great variety.
Choice Gold Pens in Silver and Gold Cases.
Velocipedes, Gigs, Hobby Horses, BarOuohes,
Wheel Barrows, &c.
Es~ Mathematical Instruments and Thermem-
ctors in great variety.
Book BINDING, in every variety, Promply
ex ,uted in the neatest manner.
va Select Garden Seeds-every variety war
rented fresh and good-selected from the most
approved Seedsmon and Gardeners in the North
ern country. 25-
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O~-PARTNERSHIP

TRESH GARDEN SEED.-ThO subscribers
I are expecting to receive this morning their
stock Of Foreign and American Garden and Grass
Seed, which is much larger, and more varied than
any previous supply.
They are prepared to execute orders from NOR.
chants, In any part Of the State, on the most ia
Vorsbls terms, and will allow them the privilege OF
returning all uusold by the 18th June.
Families wishing seed, viii please send their or
ders while our stock is full. All our seed are war
rantod fresh and genuine, and among them ars
some new and splendid varieties.
PESCUD 4 GATLING,
Druggists and Seedsmen,
Raleigh, y. c
Ian 2 1894 10
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WarrentOn Female College.

TNHE next session of this institution will COM
l. mence on Wednesday the 9th of January,
1856.
A regular and thorough course of study hasbeen
adopted in order to graduation. In addition to
the usual English branches, We are prepared to
give instruction in the Ancient and Modern Ian
guages. In the department of Music, instruction
will be furnished on the Harp, Piano, Melodeon,
Guitar and in Musical composition and Vocal Mu-
sic. In the department of Fine Arts, every at
tention is paid to Drawing in all its varieties. Oil
and nrecian Painting, Landscape Paintingi in Cray
on, Wax Work, Embroidery, Fancy Work, &c
The Professors and Teachers will strive to render
their respective departments highly interesting and
improving, and no efforts will be spared to pre-
mote the moral and intellectual " Welfare of their
pupils. The President and his lady have control
of the domestic department, and will be especially
careful to afford to the boarders every attention
and comfort necessary to render the College a
pleasant home. The healthfulness of Warrenton
and its accessibility render it a safe and conve-
nient place to which persons may send their chill
dren to acquire an education. Our C. argos are as
low as can be afforded in Institutions of similar
advantages.
Payments, one half in advance and no dedue-
ton after entrance, except in cases of protracted
sickness. For particulars, address
THOS. S. CAMPBELL, Pres't.
Warrenton, Dee. s, 1855. 20-t
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FARMERS HEAD QUARTERS.
NO. II. WATER sTRnEET.

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, Plows, 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
ton 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 ], II, II inch Hoop Iron suitable
for Spirits Turpentine barrels at lowest market
price.
Norfolk, Dec. LIST, 1855. IA
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WgImme I.
SMITH GROVE

' HE next Session of this Institution will CON-
IL mencs on Tuesday, 18th Of January, 1856, un-
der the care of E.. W.. Turner.
This Institution is located in one among the
Weaithlest and healthiest portions of Davie county,
seven miles northeast of the Court House. on the
Puoiic road leading to Clemmonsville and Salem,
ana at the junction of the road leading from PHELPS
Ferry to Nocksville. The Academy is within a
quarter of a mile of the mercantile and mechanical
establishments of ID. S. Il A. Sheek. Those COM
ing from a distance, and unaequanted with the vi
elnlty, should call at the above named place for
further information. The neighborhood has long
since been noted for the moral and intellectual in.
huenees of its citizens, and students are here en-.
tirely free from the temptations and demoralizinp
influences of " dram shops"
BOARD.
Board, washing, rooms, fuel and candles can b
furnished students at the very low price Of $3.50
per month Contingent expenses per session, q
cents. Tuition will be as low as can be SEorde,
at any other similar Institution.
JONATHAN SMITH, Sec'ry.
Smith Grove p. O., Dec. 80. 1855. lS-6w
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WANTED.

A situation as Teacher by a young lady, from
the North, who has had two years experience and
can bring the best of testimonials. Possesses q
thorough English education with the higher Math-
amatics and the French, Latin and Spanish Ian
guage. Is also qualified to give instruction in
Pencilling, Monochromat:cs, Crsyoning. Painting.
Pellis work, Wax Fruit and Flowers. Terms,
$500. For further information address
ZACCHEUS BROWN,
s-4m GoRfort J0nesSounsy, NC.
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NIFTY DOLLARS REwARD.-Ran away from
tho subscriber about the 10th day Of Septem-
Der last my negro mnn Nelson. Said negro is
about % years Of Sgc, tolerably black, very heav-
curly hair, and weighs about 200 pounds. Said
negro has n wife ut George Kttrells near Stanton,
and is likely in that neighborhood. 1 will give
the above reward to any person who will deliver
said negro to me, or confne him in any Jail so that
] can get him. TH0S. ii. RANEY.
- GEggyille c.. JAZZ. 4, 1876. 2l-4m.
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Tnmber %.
POETS CORNER.

Written for the Spirit Of the Age.
by and By."-Br BEATRICE.
Baby sleeping in the cradle,
Rosy lip and sweet blue eye,
Stirs your inmost soul to thinking,
What il mug Be by and BY.
In lifs's mid watch trials meet you,
Sorrows pild UP mountain high;
Bear mp braycly-trust the Father
All will be we'll by aud by
Dear friends parting for a season,
Silent tears bcdim the eye,
Sweet Hope whispers Of reunion,
In tho future-'by and by.
Weary wand'rcr on lifc's ocean,
Keep bright lookout toward the sky,
The Master.haud is at the helm,
II will steer homo . by and by
Christian, faint not on thy journey,
Though thy way be dark and lone
Trust the Coo. loyo-it will shield thee,
by and by twill call thee homo.
Reading, Mass, 1856.