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PLOWS

LIN W j.
The Bladed Plow is cheap and strong,
Viii pulverize-and last so long,
That he who by the Plow would thrive,
Must surely one of WYcHE's drive.
Poor Richard, revised.
TAIR experiments have shown that from 10 to
so per cent. more wheat and oats come up
when plowed in by the Bladed Plow, than when
turned under with the ordinary pillow that corn,
cotton, tobacco, de-, require less labor in planting,
come up better, and are much more easily tended,
and that the product is largely increased.
This light and durable pillow is easy to both
driver and team, and can be cheaply and readily
repaired.
The Mole Plow upward splits the sod,
And scarcely leaves a single elod,
Mixes and drops the furrow slice
Just where it was before, SO nice!
The subsoil or Mole Plow, with a vertical CUTIE
near the edge of the middle of the shave and
cutting plate on tie p~osterior part of the shave TO
turning the soil in towards the pillow, operates in
different way from any other-breaking close tie
nacious lands thoroughly, and allowing weeds root
and grass to pass over the cutters.
Orders for any quantity of the above Pillow
may be sent to Uriah Wells, Pc ersburg Va. o
Blake, Barnard & Co., Nos. %, "a & 26, Merchant
Row, Boston, Mass. Arrangements for manufac
turing will be made with others soon.
For further Information address the Patentee.
WILL E. WYCHE.
Rrookville. Granville N. C. 37-tf
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NEW BOOKS.


THE STAR Cloudy A. S. Roe, Author of
I've been thinking-to Love and be Loved.
LENA RIVES-by Mrs. Mary j. Holms-Au-
thor of Tempest and Sunshine.
The Arctic Exploration and Discoveries during
the nineteenth century, being detailed accounts
of the Expeditions, conducted by Ross, Perry,
Backe, Franklin, Mcclure, and the Grinnell and
Kane Expedition, by Saml. Smoker.
AUTUMNAL LEAVES-being Tales L Sketch
es in Prose and Verse-by L Nina Child.
GRASSES AND FORAGE PLANTS-A prac
teal Treatise on Grapes and Forage plants, com
prising the Natural History, Nutritive value, meth
cd of cultivating and curing, and the manage men
of Grass Seeds-by Charles L. Flent, A. NJ.
Gray's First Lessons in Botany.
Also a New Edition of Gray's Manual of Bota.
ny for Colleges, &c.
RELIGIOUS Observation-Disclosures from Sci
ence, by DR.. Hitchcock.
The Bible in the Workshop-by Rev. John W.
Mears.
Also the Religion of Geology by DR.. Hitchcock.
Books recently published worth Reading.--Lit-
erary Criticism, by Horace Beeny Wallace.
Art Scenery in Europe, and other Papers, by
Horace Benny Wallace.
Violet or the Cross and the Crown, by Miss
Mcintosh.
Chesterield's Letters to his Son, New Edition
John Halifax, Gentleman.
North Carolina Geological Survey, by Professor
Emmons, being the Report of the Geological Sur
r vey of the Midland counties.
; Price SO. Postage when sent by mail q cents.
r For sale by W. l.. POMEROY.
. Raleigh, A pril Z, 1857. 80
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HILLSVILLE

COUNTY, VA.
H fourteenth session of this Institution will
commence the first Monday in August, and close
the third Friday in December.
Board can be had in town at six dollars per
month, in good families. 1IillsviIle is a small
village near the top of the Blue Ridge, command.
ing a view of the most picturesque, romantic and
sublime scenery. 1t is well supplied with whole
some water and pure air from the surrounding
mountains. II is renowned for health. It affords
as good society as our smaller towns generally.
1t is situated on the main thoroghfare from Tenn
to n. 9. over which passes a daily line of stages
1t is within a few hours travel of the Va. & Tenn.
Railroad.
The last scholastic year numbered one hundred
and hfty-three students. An annual Catalogue ii
issued, which will be sent to any person, at AM
time, desiring further information about the schoo
B. F. THOMPSON, Pres't.
Assisted by a full corps of efficient Instructors
Hillsville. Va, July |, 1857. 45-5mpd.
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North Carolina Book & Stationary
STORE,
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL.

IN ENRY D. TURNER would respectfully in
II form thecitizens of Raleigh, and Of the sur
rounding country, that he has the largest and best
stock of Books and Stationary ever offered for sale
in the city of Raleigh.
Believing that the wants and taste of every COM
munlty required one establishment similar to those
found in the large Northern cities, where a full
and general assortment of Books can be obtained,
the subscriber has been induced, during a recent
visit to Philadelphia, New York and Boston, to
purchase from the principal publishers, and at the
great TRADE Sale" a superior stock of School,
Classical, Law, Medical, theological, Religious and
Miscellaneous BOOKS, which will, upon exami-
nation, compare with any be found in the South
ern or Northern country.
My stock of Foreign and American Stationary
Is very large and complete. 1t has been selected
with great care, and embraces every article reuuir.
ed for the School and Counting room.
Ny stock has been bought upon the best terms
and a large portion for cash, which will enable me
to sell my goods at prices far below former rates
Booksellers in adjacent towns and country Mer.
chants will find it greatly to their advantage TO ex
anime my stock before going North.
Colleges, Schools and Teachers will be supplied
at Northern prices.
By special arrangements with the princina
houses North, / shall receive their new Books .
they are issued from the Press, and will sunnI
any OF ali of their publications at their prices.
Orders from the country will meet with promr
attention, directed to II. D. TURNER
Raleigh, n. c., Jan. 81. 81
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NEW STYLE.
TENHE Enamelled Collar sarpasses every other
style in point of n~eatness, comfort and econo-
my. Being cut and shaped upon scientific princi-
Piles they cannot fit othe. wise than with beauty
and ease.
Being highly polished, they will not hold dust.
as does the linen Collar, but will keep clean and
retain their shape. This advantage with the too
price Qess than the cost of washing the ordinary
Collar renders them far cheaper than any other
style made. No one who designs travelling should
be without a full supply.
10000 just received. Having the sole agency,
will make deduction for dealers.
W. H. WILLIAMS & co.
June 9, 1857. Al
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E ATTRACTION AT
CREECH'S STORE

THE Subscriber is now receiving a superior
stock of rich and fashionable Spring and Summer
dry goods, No. 81, Fayetteville St., to which he
invites the attention of his friends, customers, and
the public generally. He fatters himself that he
can and will offer them at prices so low as to as
tonish all who give him a call. Ladies and GUS
toners generally, who wish to secure great bar
gains, should not fail to examine his large and
attractive assortment of Staple and Fancy Dry
Goods, embracing almost every style Of Ladies
Dress Goods, ofthe newest and latest impOrtations.
$50 pieces of the newest style Prints; 100 pieces of
Muslins and Lawns, from 10 cents up. Organizes,
Jackonetts. Barrages, Brilliants. Chalies, Barage
DLain, Ginghams, Embroideries, Mantillas, Silk
Parassols and Fans, at all prices, Straw, and Silk
Bonnets, from Is cents to $40. Did 1 say at 25
cents? Yes, who cannot afford to buy a bonnet ?
Linen and Gotten goods for men and boys wear, of
every style, price, and quality; Black and Fancy
Cassimeres, Italian and Dap. D'ete, for Pants
and Coats. A splendid lot of Moleskin and Soft
Hats, Straw and Leghorn Hats. Also, Boots, Shoes,
and Umbrellas, Ready-Made Clothing,-in fact, l
have almost everything, from a baby shoe up to a
fine dress, or from q fine Matilda Town to a bal
of cord.
Now, customer, allow me to say one or TIVE
words. You talk about this New Store selling
goods cheap, and that Old Store,-young folks AM
old folks. Why, customer what are you thinkinl
about? Why, I will sell you goodsju as cheap a
you can buy them of any honest man that intend
paying for his goods, in this City, County, or State
I ask you to call and examine my stock, and if tn
styles, prices, and quality do not suit you, pas
them. You will find me always ready at my POI
ready and willing to serve my customers and
give them them the worth of their money.
I return them my grateful thanks for the liber
patronage they have bestowed, and I hope to mer
a continuance OF the same. A. CREECH.
March, rs, 1857. 81
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CLAYTON Institute.

THE exercises of this Institution will be re-
sumed on the 4th Monday in July, 1857. At
that time, the building will probably be completed
and numerous improvements added, that will con.
tribute greatly to the facilities and comforts of the
Students il both Department..
A prompt attendance at the opening of the ses
sion is desired. Any information respecting thu
school can be obtained by application to the Prin
cipal, W. B. JONES, Clayton,
Johnston Co., N. G.
June 3, 1857, 40-2u
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BELFORD
Preparatory and Polytechnic
a G a d e % Y.

a g a q ID =
H Fall Session of this Institution will COM
mence on the first Monday in July.
In addition to the usual preparatory course, Il
MILITARY DEPARTMENT has been establish
ed, for which no extra charge will be made, and
which will not interfere in the least with the reg
ular studies of the student. Every assistance that
the increasing patronage of the school may require,
shall be secured.
This Institution is situated in Franklin county.
IA miles east of Louisburg. in a healthy, moral and
intelligent neighborhood.
TERMS:
Tuition per Session, in English branches, SIC
do do Latin, Greek, &c. Is
Board can be had at So per month, including
washing and fuel.
Any person desiring further information will
please address the Principal or DR.. G. STILLS, a
Castalia, n. G, GEO. W. ARLINGTON,
June 20, 1851. 43-tf. Principa
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A Teacher.

A Southern Lady of several years experience
IN and a Graduate of Greensboro Female Col
lege, desires q situation as Teacher.
Instruction given in French and the rudiments
of Music if desired. For further information aid
dress "B. M. F." Patrick C. H, Va.
July sth, 1857. 40. cd
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NORTH CAROLINA MUTUAL IN.
SURANCE COMPANY.

SURANCE COMPANY.
A T II ANNUAL MEETING OF THE
N North Carolina Mutual Insurance Compa-
ny, held on the 14th inst, the following persons
were elected Directors and Officers Tor the ensuing
year:
DIRECTORS.
Henry D. Turner, Raleigh.
Jno. R. Williams, do
T. II. Selby, do
CIV. D. Hutchings, do
Kemp P. Battle, do
George Little, do
James M. Towles, do
James E. Hoyt, Washington.
Alexander Mitchell, Newbern.
Jos. G. Wright, Wilmington.
John M. Jones, Edenton.
w. W. Griffin, Elizabeth City
F. F. Pagan, Plymouth.
j. w. Harrell, Murfreesboro'.
H.. B. Williams, Charlotte.
George A. Smith, Milton.
{. f. Long, Hillsboro'.
Joseph White, Arson County.
Josh. Bener, Salem
A. T. Sunny, Ashevilit.
OFFICERS OF THE COMPANY.
T. II. Selby. President.
Henry d. Turner, Vice do.
John II. Bryan, Attorney.
Hamden S. Smith,, Secretary and Treasurer
I. Fl. Selby, ex OfRcio,
Jno. R. Williams, Executive Committed
c. W. D. Hutchings,
This Company has been in successful operation
over 10 years, and continues to take risks upOl
all classes of property in the State, Except Stear
Mills and Turpentine Distilleries,l upon favorabl
terms. Its Policies now cover property amount
ing to $8,o37 ,649, a large portion of which is
country risks, and its present capital is owe
Seven Hundred Thousand Dollars, in bonds proI
erly secured.
The average cost of Insurance upon the plan G
this Company has been less than one third of on
per cent per annum, on all grades of property en-
braced in its operations.
All communication in reference to insurant
should be addressed to the Secretary, post paid.
HAMDEN S. SMITH, Sec'y.
January, oath 1857. 23-tf
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WANTED.

SITUATION as teacher in a male school by
"A a recent graduate of a Southern institution.
For further naTticulars address this Office. Com.
mnnicat;ons nlease state situations, condition AM
obable salary of school. 4e-5t
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MANUFACTURED BY
d 0 ID K ENNEDY

No. 100 Warrem Street, Ror6ury, Mass.
Price 81, 90
Wholesale Agents. New York City, C. v.
CIickner, 81 Barclay Street; c. H. King, 1872 Broad
way A. d d. Sands, 100 Fulton Street.
1. W. Dyott & sons, Philadelphia; S S. Hance,
Baltimore Geo. H.. Keyser, Pittsburg A. B. Moore,
Buffalo: Hugh Miller, Tt ronto Lyman & Bro
ther, Toronto John Birke, Montreal Brinkinhof
d Penton, Chicago; JFmes Reed, Chicago John
William, London, c.. W.
Al Retail by all Respectable Druggists in the
united States and British Provinces, and by WILL
LIAMS & HAYWOOD Raleigh. s.
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Boots, Shoes, CATERS, Slippers,
and every thing in my line,
FOR LADIES. GENTLEMEN, GIRLS AMI

"ENRY PORTER would respectfully cal! the
II attention of the public to his large and va
ried stock of articles in his line of business on
hand to suit all tastes and sizes. 1t is needless
to enumerate :-he would therefore say that MS
stock consists of all articles usually kept IN Doo'
and Shoe Houses-for Ladies, Gentlemen, Chill
dren and Servants. Give him a call, and he thinks
he can suit all, both in quality and price.
His MANUFACTURING DEPARTMENT II
still carried on. Having some of the best of work
men, and the best of materials, he is prepared u
execute to order all work in his line OF business
and warrant satisfaction.
Thankful for the liberal support heretofore re
ceived, he respectfully s%olicits the continuance o
the patronage Of the Public.
HENRY PORTER,
Fayetteville st.
Rnla;nh Mauaa 1877 80.
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HE subscriber offers the valuable Tract of
Land for sale, lying On both sides Of Toms
Creek, containing two hundred acres, about one
half under cultivation. The remainder is good
wood land. This is a good stand for store and
further particulars, address me by mail.
LEE r. GIBSON.
Toms Creek, May, % 1857. 4O-tf.
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TO ALL WHOM TT MAY CONCERN

TO ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN.
YOU will find by calling at the above we'll
known establishment, a good assortment of Staple
and Fancy Dry Goods of every description.
Black and Fancy Silks, Berage and Muslin
Robes, Tamartine, Berage, Tissue, Lawns and
Muslins, Collars and undersleeves, Ribbons, Gloves
of various kinds, Leghoru, Neapolitan, plain and
Fancy,) Floranee Bal Silk and Grape Bonnets
of every description for Ladies and Misses.
Nantes, a large assortment, Black and Fancy.
Beebee's latest spring style Moleskin Hats, Soft
Cassimer Hungarian, Panama. Rutland, Dunsta-
BILE, Webster, Cool Sunnett, Leghorn, Young
America, Old Fogy, and Canada Straw Hats.
Boots, Shoes, Congress Caters, Patent Leather
Pumps for Gentlemen, Black and Colored Caters,
Kid Slippers and Ties, Kidand Morocco Bootees fol-
Ladies, Misses and children, all of which viii be
sold as cheap as the cheapest, whether he ever ex.
: poets to pay for his goods or not.
Some advertise New Store, some advertise Bon,
nets Is cts, and Muslins 10 cts, others say the,
could compete in prices if they had old goods
Now fellow-citizens, the above named gentleman
can accommodate all, he has a few old goods an,
, a large stock of New Goods, and can sell Bonnet
at 10 cents and Muslins at 5 cents. No humbug
call and see.
March 25th, 1857. 31--13
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School Advertisements
g~dgeworth Female Seminary
GREENSBORO. N. G.

FNHE next session of this Institution will COM
J. mence on Monday, Aug. Sd, 1857.
The course of study is thorough and systematic,
embracing every thing necessary to a complete,
solid and ornamental education. The buildings
are so arranged as to combine the comforts of a
h ouse, with the advantages of a School. Instruc-
tors of the highest qualifications are employed in
each of the Departments. No institution in the
country possesses advantages superior to Edge
worth.
Catalogues containing all the necessary infor-
nation respecting the course of the instruction
Terms, &C., will be forwarded on application tC
RICHARD STERLING, Principal.
Greensboro, N. c., July i, 1857. 47-2m
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FORM o.

HNHE NORTH CAROLINA FORM BOOK
containing all the most useful FERNS which
occur in business transactions between man and
man, as we'll as in official stations; together with
the Constitution of North Carolina, and Of the
United States the act fixing the fees of Clerks,
Sherifs, &C., calculated for the use of the citi-
zens of n orth Carolina, and made comfortable to
law. Complied by a member of the bar. Prico
81. For sale by H.
II. 7. will send the above work by mali, pos
ia re free, upon the receipt of 81.
Raleigh. 1857. 26-
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PRESS AND TYPE FOR SALE.

A Ii the materials for a large Newspaper and
IA Job Printing establishment are offered for
sale, AT VERY Low PRICES. The Press and most of
the Type are nearly new, and will be sold at a
bargain. If two or more persons wish to purch-
ae separate portions of the material, they cal be
accommodated.
For further particulars, reference is made to the
Editor of the Spirit of the Age, whom the Adver-
iser has authorised to dispose of the Fixtures.
Raleigh. March 9, 1857. 2s-tf
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RALEIGH A Pc r MILLS
RAGS WANTED

Klaus WAN1EU.
ITO be delivered at the Railroad Stations or at
my warehouse in Raleigh, or they will take
from the different Stores in the State. Merchants
and others buying rags will please advise me
when they have a quantity on hand, or will send
them to the nearest Railroad station, as | can still
afford to pay the highest price in cash, either in
bank bills, checks or Northern funds.
Observation-Disclosures of our Banks in Raleigh
and the principal North Carolina and Virginia
Merchants.
c. w. BENEDICT.
NIB. Constantly on hand paper suitable for
Cotton Factories and newspaper wrappers Cot
ton waste wanted. G.. w. b.
Raleigh, April 8, 1857. 32-6m
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OAK HILL CLASSICAL SCHOOL,
] P. BAGBY, Principal.
H Fall session will begin on the goth of July,
and continue twenty weeks. Board and Tuition
$75 per session exclusive of lights.) For further
particulars address the Principal at Oak Hill
Granville Co., N. C.
Nav 18th. 1857 80 20-3m
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NOR ONLY s1.

~ the receipt of 81, viii be mailed to any per-
~ son a recipe of o remedy for Horses, while
suffering with Bolts or Grubs, which was never
known to fail to give ease in their greatest agony,
If given in time. Many valuable horses have oeen
if given as advised. and it fails, the money will be
refunded. No person who has a horse should be
without this recipe. Other remedies will be added
which win be conducive to health and thrift ana q
great preventive of distemper, which horses are
subject to. Address R. N. BROWN, the :. M. OF
Marcb . ioS 51-3m
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"AVE now a large and unusually attractive
Il Stock of Goods, consisting of a choice selec.
ton of materials which will be made up in the
most tasty manner, when ordered. Also, Ready
made Clothing of our Newark Manufacture, the
make and style of which we warrant to compare
with the best custom work.
Being thus well prepared in both branches, we
feel sure that we can furnish any demand that can
be made in our line. W. H. WILLIAMS d CO.
June 9, 1857. IL
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d. L.. EVAN S.
Successor to Evans & Cooke
Fayetteville Street,
Raleirh.N. G.

HAS just received his Spring and Summer
IL stock of Staple and Fancy Dry Goods, Hats,
Bonnets, Boots, shoes, &c.
March 18th, 1857.
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Patent EnamelIed Collars.
NEW STYLE.

Brookville, Granville N. c. 81
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News, Notes, and Varieties.

The Free Press of June 10Th says that the first
number of that paper was issued thirty years ago
that day. 1t was started in life and edited for
years by Lyman Foot. In 1882, it passed into the
hands of II. b. Stacy, who had been connected with
it from the first printer and then as associate
publisher. In 1876, it was sold by Mr.. S. to Gen.
d. W. C. Clarke who in 1913, established the Dali
ly. In 1862 it was transferred to its present pro-
prietors.
How often isthe livery of Heaven stolen to serve
the devil in. A pious pcdar answering to the
quite unusual name of SMITH, called at private
house in New Haven, Vt, and insisted upon stay
ing over night. After supper he strolled about the
neigbborhood and manifested an unusual degree of
pieiy and devotion, in his conversation with those
he came in contact with A gentleman from Bran
don recognized the pseudo Christian and informed
gentleman holding warrant for his arrest
Smith was secured and placed in a suitable place
for secret meditation.
''The fools are not all Dead" and some Of the
foolish knaves are yet in existence. few day:
since, in Manchester, man pretending to be
lawyer met specimen of the latter class and told
him he had discovered Il fact in law whereby HI
could recover full compensation for land damages
by a railroad, even when he had already been com
pensated in stock. The avnricous knave, helm,
in just that spot, took the bait and gave him hi
note for $780, as a fec. Scoundrel No. sold i
Immediately for $40, and left town without inform
ing his client, which served him right,
Richard Cullen, one of the section men on tn
F Central railroad between Middlesex and Montpe
ler, was walking on the track two weeks since
when freight train came up behind him. Hede
ayed stepping aside until the train was close
him, when he tripped upon piece of loose plan
and fell with his legs directly across the track
The engine passed over them and he died the mex
morning in consequence. How many will hce
this warning!
Q The General Convention of Congregational Nil
listers and Churches in Vermont, met at Benninl
9 ton on the 10th inst. The opening sermon WI
0 preached by Prof Boardman and the commune
/. sermon by Rev. Sas McKeen. The next meetin
: of the Convention will be held at St. Johnsbur
s From the reports of the various Churches it a.
pears that the increase of members has been small
c Aonzo Sweet, of Starksboro, has been convict,
d and sentenced to the States Prison, for burnir
a the barn of Eleazer Ross in December, 1866.
/ In Andover, house and barn were blown dow
the 18th inst, the day the comet was to knock L
= form of this globe into pi. Mr.. Lutte, who was