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For the Spirit of the Age.
BACHELORS sOLILOQUY.

THE BACHELORS S0L1LOQUY.
Dedicated to that whiLOm Coterie-The So
eiaI Circe.-BY INVALID.
I've reared a rustic cottage on a gently slo-
ping hill,
Where play the perfumed breezes and glides
a murmuring rill
A jessamine I've n~urtured to Chamber DER the
door,
It's clouds Of grateful fragrance upon the air
to pour -
And with statues, books and paintings and
every gem Of art,
Which can a CLEAN Of pleasure unto the soul
impart,
II is a very Eden Of beauty and of charm,
Where Love may rear her affairs and shield
from every harm
And yet with all these pageants, it is a lone
ly spot,
And though I've yearned for pleasure, I've
still a cheerless lot;
And still within my bosom there is an aching
void,
"A g~rasping at some phantom I've never yet
enjoyed
And books, and birds, and flowers, no thrill
Of rapture give;
"A bird in gilded prison, an anchorite ! live;
Ever longing for some loved one these boun-
ties TO divide,
A bosomsfriend, a comrade, a true and trust
ing bride.
Yes this alone is wanting, this empty void to
fill,
This charm alone is needed my hungry soul
to still =
Nor can suspicious fortune, another boon be-
stow,
To smoothe my rugged pathway while toiling
here below.
For with her ringing laughter, her gushing
songs and smiles,
MY home would be enchanting as are the
tropic isles,
But yet without her presence in solitude
rove .-...
There could have been no Eden without an
Eve to love.
This hermit1ike seelusion, from henceforth
fOrswear =
/ go to win a %consort, my heart and home t.
share -
Some truthful tender maiden, whose purit
md worth,
lis valued more than rubies and all the gem
OF earth.
Then with her smiles to cheer me, her couI
sci and advice;
IN live fore'er contented in this my paradis
And birds and fruits and flowers shall gain
fresher charm,
To shield me from temptation and every sh'
Of harm.
Elm Cottage, Va.
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3 oOks
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 & 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. M.
Gray's First Lessons in Botany.
Also a New Edition of Gray's Manual of Bota
ny for Colleges, &c.
RELIGIOUS TRUTHS-nlustratsd 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, b
Horace Benny Wallace.
Violet or the Cross and the Grown, by Mis-
Mcintosh.
Chesterfelds Letters to his Son, New Edition
John Halifax, Gentleman.
North Carolina Geological Survey, by Profess.
Emmons, being the Report of the Geological SUI
vey of the Midland counties.
Price So. Postage when sent by mail ~ cents.
For sale by w L. POMEROY.
Raleigh, April z, 1852. 90
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North Carolina Book & Stationary
STORE,

WHOLESALE AND RETAIL.
"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
munity 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 t be found in the South
ern or Northern country.
My stock of Foreign and American Stationary
is very large and complete. It has been selected
with great care, and embraces every article requir
ed for the School and Counting room.
My stock has been bought upon the best term
and a large portion for cash, which will enable M
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 supple
at Northern prices.
By special arrangements with the princips
houses North, I shall receive their new Books
they are issued from the Press, and will suppl
any or all of their publications at their prices.
Orders from the country will meet with prom
attention, directed to II. D. TURNER,
Raleigh, N. c., Jan. 81. 21-
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Mlistdianeous.


UTATSONS IMPROVED TWELVE DOL
w LAR SEWING MACHINE.-JOHN FL.
DAVIS, of Halifax, Sole Purchaser and Proprie-
tor for the State of North Carolina.
The citizens of Raleigh, and the neighboring
country, are respectfully invited to call at our
Rooms, Mr.. O.P. C0PEIAND'S DAGUERREAN
ROOMS, over the Post-Ofice, to witness the op-
Grafton of
WATSON'S CELEBRATED TWELVE DOLLAR
FAMILY SEWING MACHINE,
which win be on exhibition, at the above nlace
ahording a fine opportunity for all the citizens to
see it, and test its particular worth for family use
This Machine is admirably adapted to all kinds
of Family Sewing it is simple in its construc-
ton, easily operated, not liable to get out of or
der, and Will do as much work in a single day as
the most expert seamstress can do in ten, with her
needle, and is sold for the low price of
TWELVE DOLLARS,
with Foot Power and Fixture complete. $1a IN
ANY one who, upon seeing it operate, should
wish to procure a Machine, may leave their order
with the assurance of receiving, in a few DAYS
one equal in every respect to the sample on exhi
bition. 7. b. POTSAL Aoan+
Raleigh, Sept. s, 1851. 38 3
~ State and County Rights for sale by an
plying to us in person or by letter.
~ TAKE N0TICE.-On and after the Is
October, the Machines complete will be sold 70
$50. Now is the time to send in your orders
Persons are warnedfrom purchasing the Machine
outside of this State. Those using our Machine
which they have bought out of the State will b,
dealt according to law.
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New Fall and Winter Goods for 1857.
At ALEXANDER CREECRS

TNHE subscriber has received a superior stock
of Rich and Fashionable FAL AND WIN
TER DRY GOODS,
THIRD Door FROM PULLEN & BRLvIN's CORNER.
Fayetteville Street,
Where he would be pleased to see his friends and
customers, and public generally, and where thew
will find a large and attractive assortment Of
Goods, embracing almost every style of Ladies'
Dress Goods, Gentlemen'sG Goods, Bows and Ser
wants Wear, with prices to suit tho times.
Those wishing to procure GREAT BARGAINS
should not fail to call and examine them. 300
pieces of the latest styles of Calicoes. 100 pieces
Fancy and Plain De Lains. Come and get some
thing nice, new, and cheap in a De Lain Dress
Valenciennes Plaid, and other styles of Plaid
Good for Ladies-the handsomest Goods out for
the price. Now is the time to buy Figured and
Solid colored French Merino, various colors {;
also, English Merino, a good assortment-6 yards
make a dress for ST 80. Black and Fancy Silks !;
white and colored Leghorn Bonnets ; Silk, Satin
and Velvet Bonnets, (something pretty-comea ard
look at them) Cloaks and Shawls, Ia fine assort-
ment). Also, a good stock of Hats, Wool, Fur,
Cashmere and Moleskin; Beaver Hats and Caps |;
5 Boots and Shoes Winter Double Soled and other
? makes Shoes, which will be sold Just as low as any
House in this City Ready Made Clothing Hos
t Wy Gunny Bagging and Rope at the lowest price. ]
have almost every thing usually kept in the Dry
Goods line.
Now customer do not only say you believe yor
will call and see me, but say you uiH call, anC
come right along, and buy the articles you want
u You need not mind this new Store, and that oil,
= Store, pretending to sell cheap Goods; but com
4 and see mine, and you will be convinced who sell
9 cheap Goods. I will sell you Goods just as chea1
as. you can buy them of any honest man who in
tends paying for his Goods in this City, County o
State. Call and examine my Stock, and if tn
styles, prices, and quality do not suit you, pas
them. You will find me always at my post, read.
and willing to serve my customers, and to Civ
them the worth of their money.
Ireturn my thanks for the liberal patronag
hitherto bestowed, and hope to merit continuanc
of the same. ALEXANDER CREECH.
W Raleigh, Sept. go, 1857. 6-40-6t.
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Snsurantes.

NORTH CAROLINA MUTUAL LIFE INSU-
IN RANCE COMPANY, Office Raleigh, N. O..
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 the profits of the Company. For policies grant
ed for the whole term of life, when the premi-
um therefor amounts to $50, a note may be given
for one half the amount of the premium bearing
interest 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 to
such as are disposed to insure.
Slaves are insured for a term Of from one to five
years, fer two-thirds their value.
All losses are paid within 80 days after ~satisfac-
| tory proof is presented.
DIRECTORS.
Charles E. johnson, VIM. H.Jones,
Wm.W. Holden, VIM. d. Cooke,
Jno. G. Williams, Fl. W.. Hustled,
Quinton Busbee, p. +. Pescud,
VIM. H. Mckee, K. Battle,
Charles B. Root, D. G. Fowle,
r. FL. Battle,
.. OFFICERS.
DIR. Charles E. johnson, President;
W. W. Holden, Vice President,
R.. Fl. Battle, Secretary,
VIM. 81. Jones, Treasurer,
H. W. Hustled, Attorney,
VIM. b. Mckee, Medical Examiner.
y &m Bu e. Mckee, Executive Committee.
Charles B. Root,
C.E. johnson, NJ. D., Medical
W. II. Mckee, NJ. D., Board of
, R. B. Haywood, M. d., } Consultation.
For further information, the public are referred
to the pamphlets, and forms of proposal, which
may be obtained at the Office of the Company, OF
any of its Agencies.
Communications should be addressed, postpaid
to r. H. BATTLE, Secretary.
Ralaioh. SAntember2 "a. 1857,
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few years undermine tho soundest consti-
buttons, and leave the healthiest body and
stoutest arm in a situation far too weak to
perform the ordinary duties of the farm.
And why should our farmers go West, in
search of rich lands or Felbow room,' when
there is such an abundaneeof both at home?
Our State is sufficiently varied, in climate
and soil, to suit the most fastidious taste.
II our farmers wish to enjoy the advanta
ges of good society and level fertile land
eastern North Carolina furnishes both.
If they wish for room and game and the
pleasure of living with but little labor, the
western portion of the the State yet COM
paratively unsettled, furnishes all these adj
vantages.
There immense forests of oak and hicko-
ry and chestnut stretch for miles over beau
tiful and fertile lands, without q single hui
man habitation. Here game of almost
every kind abound. The scenery, too, ID
Of the grandest and most sublime character
mountains may be seen, lifting their proud
SUBMITS on every side, and nearly ever!
valley and ravine is watered by crysta
fountains. We never saw scenery tina
would compare in wildness and beauty wit
that to be found in the western part {
North Carolina. 1t is a perfect luxury t
travel in the summer time, among thos
mountain ridges, not only on account ofth
sublime views presented from their sun
mits, but also to enjoy the health inspirin
breezes by which they are ever famed.
No country could afford greater adval
tages for raising stock of all kinds, thu
this. Grasses of the most nutritious kin
every where abound in abundance. The
is no country where a man can live easie
than in the western part of our State
The only objection that can be raised to
by the most ~scrupulous, is its unhandine
to any large market. But for this,
might be regarded as a farmers paradii
so easily are the necessaries Of life procr
ed.-N G. Argus.
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NHIRD Annual Exhibition of the Seaboard
Agricultural Society, will be held at the Fair
Grounds, near the City of Norfolk, on 10th, 18th.
18th, and 18th November next.
Extensive preparations are being made to rem
der this exhibition one of the most attractive and
interesting ever held South of the Potomac.
The various Rail Road and Steamboat lines
leading to the City will convey stock and articles
for exhibition free of charge, and ample accommo
dations will be provided for the comfortable en-
tertainments of visitors to the Fair.
By order of the Executive Committee.
G.. F. ANDERSON, Sec.
| Sentelnber 10. 1057- 2ot
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For the Spirit of the Age.
LINES

Written for an Album.
BY W. BENJAMIN SMITH.
Hard ! aye hard is the task, fair one,
To write one tho't to thee,
Tho'ts refined and pure, fit for thine
Angelic eye to see.
'Fain would | ceaso-I would not stain
The pages Of this Book
But, what thou wilt, / willing do,
For thine approving look.
May thy journey down life's dark road,
BE Ger with roses strown;
Roses that yield no piercing thorn,
Roses from virtue grown.
May thy passage DER life's rough sea,
BE crowned by knowledge deep;
May lifGs stormy realities,
Nicer rise to make thee weep.
And when old age shall o'er" thee creep,
Remember then the hands
Who wrote these lines, and oft pressed then
In friendships strongest bands.
Ny closing wish, fair lass, is that,
Thy life may e'er De blessed;
With peace, love and prosperity,
When ended, with Christ rest.
Portsmouth, Va, Nov. 1857.
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HILLsVILLE

CARROLL COUNTY, Va.
THE 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. Hillsville is a small
village near the top of the Blue Ridge, mmand.
ing a view of the most picturesque, romantic and
sublime scenery. 1t il well supplied with whole
some water and pure air from the surrounding
mountains. 1t is renowned for health. 1t affords
as good society as our smaller towns generally
Its situated on the main thoroghfare from Tenn
to n. G. over which passes a daily line of stages
1t is within q few hours kYel Of the Va. q Tenn
Railroad. -
The last scholastic year numbered one hundred
and ffty-three students. An annual Catalogue j
issued, which will be sent to any person, at an.
time, desiring further rma about the schoo
B. F. THOMPSON, Pres't.
Assisted by a full corps of efficient Instructors
HiIlsYille. Va. July 1. 1857. 45-5mpd.
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AG RICU R A L .
LEAVING THE TATE.

Westward no! has become a word of
very frequent use in our State. Very
many, too, who 60 west return in a few
years fully satisfied as to the terror of their
ways and content to conform to the usages
of old Rip Van Wrinkle in all after life.
1t is really astonishing that SO many of
our young men, on completing their edu-
cation, securing license to practice law, or
receiving their Medical Diplomas, resolve
to leave their native State, and seek for
fame and fortune abroad. The reason most
commonly urged for such a course, is, that
talents are not sufficiently appreciated in
North Carolina, and they must go where
they can support themselves by their pro-
f~essions.
Now, it is certainly a mistaken notion,
that talents are not appreciated as highly
here as in any part of the world. All ex-
perience proves, that good doctors and law.
yers have ever found abundant employ.
mcnt in our State, and quacks, or indifer
ent professional men, will find it o hard
task to succeed anywhere.
True, there are many we'll read youn.
men who leave the State, without givinI
it q fair trial, and succeed well abroad, bu
these would have succeeded in due time, j
they had remained at home. There wi
always be room for good professional mer
The old champions, who by their industr
and application have won fortunes and FL
ed the country with their fame, are passin
away-and their places must be filed
Our own young men-natives of our Stat
are the most proper persons to fill the
places. Why, then, should they not do
rather than go to some distant westel
State, where they would be regarded as i
truders, and as persons who were unab
to cope with the talent and energy of the
native State? Our young men are need
at homeland by application and indust
they may become as successful here as
any part of the globe.
The spirit of emigration is also r
among our farmers. They complain of I
poor and worn out lands Of North Carroll,
and the want Of sufficient elbow roou
and forthwith pack up all their store. =
60 west in search Of richer lands. n
they very easily accomplish, but thew &
also tho invariable accompaniment Of r
lands in the west-an unhealthy. M,
climate, Astounding in fevers that in a '
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HlisteuaneOus,
FOR ONLY 81.

ON the receipt of 81, will be mailed to any per-
" son a recipe of a 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 been
saved from an untimely death by this remedy, and
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 will be conducive to health and thrift, and a
great preventive of distemper, which horses are
subject to. Address R.. NJ. BROWN, the P. M. OF
New Hill P. o., Wake county, N. G..
March 2, 1857. 51-3m
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PATENT PLOWS.

The Bladed Plow is cheap and strong, 81
Will pulverize-and last so long, Il
That he who by the Plow would thrive,
Must surely one of WYcHE's drive.
Poor Richard, revised.
ENAIR experiments have shown that from 10 to
u 50 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 clod,
Mixes and drops the furrow-slice
just where it was before, SO nice!
The subsoil or Mole Plow, with a vertical cutter
near the edge of the middle of the shave and a
cutting plate on tie posterior part of the shave for
turning the soil in towards the pillow, operates in q
different way from any other-breaking close te-
nacious lands thoroughly, and allowing weeds roots
and grass to pass over the cutters.
Orders for my quantity of the above Plows
may be sent to Uriah Wells, Pc, ersburg Va. or
Blake, Barnard q Co., Nos. %, "a & 26, Merchants
Row, Boston, Mass. Arrangements for manufac.
turing will be made with others soon.
For further Indignation address the Patentee.
WILL E. WYCHE.
Brookville, Granville N. G., 37-tf
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PARLOR AND CHURCH ORGANS,
PIANOS & MELODEONS.

THE subscriber furnishes lower than they can
be procured of any dealer in America, The
celebrated Alexandra Church and Parlor Organs.
Princes, Manning's, Mason & Hamlins, do. and
all other American make of Harmonious and Me-
lodeons. Chickering's, Nunn's & Clark's; Gilberts,
Boardman & Gray's; Worcester's, Stoddarts, Gates,
and all other prominent manufacturers make OF
Pianos. Harps, Guitars, Violins, Stools, Covers,
instruction books, and Music at Wholesale or Re
tail. Churches, Schools, and Ministers supplied
at a large discount. Every instrument guaran.
teed. Circulars and Prices sent free.
Address J. M. EDNEY,
Sc John Street,
New York.
Sept. 10th, 1857. 15-1y. cow.
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TOWNSVILLE
Male and Female Academies,

Rev. W. L. VAN EATON, A. NJ. Principal.
Prof. LEWIS j. CHIEFLY, A. B.
Miss A. D. LoTRIDGE,
In charge of the Female Department.
Miss P. III. HAMMOND,
In charge of the Musical Department.
Miss FANNIB JASPER,
In charge of Drawing and Painting in Oil colors.
ON the 18th of last July, we opened our twenty
" sixth session, under the most f~attering pros
poets we have ever witnessed. And we now have
more students than we have ever had so early in
the Session. And in view of the increased pros
perity of our Schools, the services of Prof. L. j.
Chiefly has been secured, a thorough graduate Of
Emory and Henry College, Va.
We are now fully prepared to advance students
to the higher classes in any College or University
and we hope these increased facilities will give Vi
an increase of patronage.
Board, exclusive Of lights, per session of
five months, $35 "
Tuition varies from 80 to 10 "
French and Drawing, each, 30
Painting in Oil %colors, ~ y
Music on the Piano., " v
For further particulars address the Princlpa
and Catalogues will be sent.
Jonesville, Yadkin co., Aug. 36-l-to$s
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GIFTS GIFTS !! GIFTs!!
A Prize to every Purchaser.

A 7 the Quaker City Publishing House of DU-
N N RULIS0N, Philadelphia. By buying
a book for 81, or more, you are at once presented
with a prize, worth from Is cents to 500, con-
sisting of Fine Gold Jewelry, Watches, &c. All
orders by mail will be promptly filled, and the
prize or prizes will accompany the books. Our
list contains all of the most popular books of the
day, and will be sold at the usual retail prices,
many of them for less. Persons wishing any
particular book can order at once, and it will be
forwarded with a gift. A catalogue giving full
information, with a list of books and gifts, will b.
sent postpaid, by addressing
DUANE RULISON.
No. SO S. Third Stree t, Phila.
rs Agents wanted. 2-3mp
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FORM BOOK.

FMNHE NORTH CAROLINA FORM BOOK
- containing all the most useful Forms which
occur in business transactions between man and
man, as well 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 conformablc to
law. Complied by a member of the bar. Prico
81. For sale by II. D. TURNER.
II. 7. will send the above work by mail, pos
tage free, upon the receipt of 81.
Raleigh, 1857. 90
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BOOTS AND SHOES.

Ladies Goat and Morocco Bootees,
Caters and walking shoes,
Misses and children do
Mems water proof boots,
/" fine do
Calf and common L. & B. shoes. A large supply
of the best double sole brogans for negroes, also a
large stock of heavy bootees for servants. Prices
at the lowest figure. II. L. EVANS.