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P0ET'S CORNER.
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For the Spirit of the Age.
To the Social Circle.

For the Spirit of the Age.
To the Social Circle.
i've a favor to ask Of your merry band,
The fairest and lOyeliest in all our bright land;
who warn us for life from the spoiler to flee,
Nor touch not the red cup Of wines misery.
II have sat and have unused till an hours past away,
And momory's flown back to an earlier day,
When Mollie, Kate Careless, and Lora and Minnie,
Fom'd the bright Circle that's now grown to many.
And tho far away in the distant wilds I be,
ofthe " Lone Star State" far, far away from thee,
Yet still the "good Spirit comes weekly to view,
To bring mo good tidings, dear Circle, Of you.
I've read With great pleasure kind LOra's review,
0fthe goodness Of Heaven aud all that is true;
While on tip-toe I'ye sought the quiet hearthside,
To peep in on dear Gertie as she silently sighed.
In short, l have wandered your goAd Circle thrO'
And find il u band Of the faithful and true
And wsuld with delight-if admitted 1 be-
Exchange a few thoughts, dear Circle, with thee.
But II, on the contrary, there's no room for me,
Within your good Circle from temptation free;
I'll calmly submit-but still read Of thee,
As oft as the Age brings your musings to me.
Then speak, gentle Circle-say yes, if you can,
And lett lone " Son" make one Of your band
For he feels he needs something of the true Temp
rance kind,
To guard him from evils presented by .imo.
LEON.
Huntsville, College Hill, Texas.
Response.
Prny, walk in Mr.. " Leon'-for the sake Of deal
Saliie,
Our sweet Texan flower that blooms in your valley
And IL you prove worthy, why then we will tax,
You by the hand for your own self's sake.
Now give Us your thoughts, and wise sayings too
The Circle will patiently listen to you
And IL you talk pretty, and eschew the wine cup
Perhaps our dear Gertio will ask you to sup
With her by the sweet cosy, musing hearthside,
Where musings and chatting 5 may end in q bride
But now you're admitted, one thing we implore,
Don't play the dummy-ifyou do there's the door
THE SOCIAL CIRCLE.
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A q RIG I'LL u R A L .
For the Spirit Of the Age.


ANAbASO OpGs |
The science of Agriculture is one of the
most interesting and sublime studies that
has ever engaged the attention of man
In point Of antiquity, it bears away the
palm from all others. Some of the An
clients ascribed its origin and introduction
in their country to the benefcence of some
Of their f%ayorite gods and in all ages it
has commanded the esteem, earnest atten-
ton and Investigation of the most civilized
nations Of the earth.
In Rome, when she claimed the proud
title Of mistress of the world" there was
more than one Cincinnatus who devoted
his learning and time to the noble employ
ment Of cultivating the soil /; and it was
then that Rome fourished, and, like a
bright SUI illuminated the world around
her. Then the Arts and Sciences made
rapid strides towards the zenith of perfec-
tion, and were joined hand in hand with
Agriculture.
While viewing, then, the Importance of
Agriculture, let US turn an eye to our be-
loved State. North Carolina is empbati-
-cally and decidedly an Agricultural coun-
try. Through her whole territory, the en-
.ployment of the planter is a favorable one,
and is deservedly held in high estimation.
The western and middle portions for wheat,
corn, rye, oats, &C.; and the lower or cas-
tern section is celebrated for the produc-
tion Of corn and rice. The large swamps
yield abundantly of these latter grains,
and they give fair yields of wheat also,
though not so much as in the first mention
ed portions of the State.
The United States is the greatest Aori.
cultural powerin the world. Great Britain.
France and Russia, are now seeking to
gather %laurels, Gin the iron harvest oftheir
.helds;' but ours are the peaceful triumphs
OF the plough. Health and longevity,
peace, plenty and contentment, a manly
independence and a generous hospitality
are associated in the mind of every Amer
lean citizen with green fields of waving
harvest. {
The life ofthe Farmer is the most pleas
ant life that one, can spend. The Merchanr
is too much confined in his store to EMO,
himself. The Physician has to leave hi
family at a call, and 60 to see a patient
whether it is hot or cold, wet or dry, nigh
or day. When the grain waves its yellow
plumes, laden with the golden fruit of tn,
year, the Farmer enjoys himself in tn
meditation of the goodness of God. Will
the Physician is on his journey at the mid
night hour, the Farmer is wrapt in peace
full slumbers and the quiet Of his family
While the Merchant is forced to view on
monotonous scene, when all nature seems {
shut her PORTALS from his view, the Farme
amuses himself in unfolding the Book {
Nature, and there reading of Nature
God-his bounties and his goodness.
ALPHA.
York Collegiate Institute, N. O.
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March a. 1857.
TOBACCO LAND FOR SALE

A Farm, containing by recent survey 437 aeros
IN about one third of which is in the orir;nai
growth, about the same portion has crows la
in woods which is now nearly as good as + Up p
originally, q considerably portion of the rema;ndas
Is prepared Tor cultivation. 1t is on Tar River.
house with three ~chimnsys and a cellar Thnnng
a never failing spring of first rate water v;,S;e :
hundred yards of the house. The snm of Ia .
thousand dollars will be required in cash . for ave ave
residue liberal time will be given. The tsno INC
the premises will show the land. Aant on
WILL. e. WYCHE
Granville, Dec. 10, 1866. 1s".S1s
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RIDGEWAY SELECT
MALE SCHOOL,

TIE next session will ommence Mondoy +bo
9th ofJanuary 1857, and close on Friday the 29th
of May following. Terms as heretofore. Those
wishing to patronize the School would greatly
promote the progress of pupils by sending them on
the first day. Address,
VIM. Fl. BASS,
Ridgeway, Warren Co., N. @.
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MANUFACTURED BIZ
ID o n A L d K ENNEDY Y.
No. 100 Warren Street. RozJury, Kass.

No. 40 Warren Street, RozJury, Mass.
Price 81 90
Wholesale Agents. New York City, 6. V.
Gllekner, 81 Barclay Street; {. II. Ring, 1872 Broad
way a.. d d. Sands, 100 Fulton Street
I.H Dyott d sons, Philadelphia S s. hanee,
baltimore Geo. II. Keyser, P~ittsburg A.. B. Moore,
Bnhalo: Hugh Miller, I rOnto; Lyman & Bro
ther, Toronto John Birke, Montreal: Brinkir hof
q Penton, Chicago; James Reed, Chicago John
William, London, c. w.
AT Retail by all Respectable Druggists in the
united ; tates and British Provinces, and by WILL
LlAMS d HAYWOOD Raleigh. g.
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40 AGENTS WANTED.-$130,0O per
wv month! Here is a rare chance for a
few young men to make a large salary without in
vesting a capital.
The above is no "three cent catch penny" or
humbug to introduce Patent Medicines, Books, &c.
For an outfit, enclose stamps for return postage.
Address Z. s. CARTER, PLAIsTow, N. II.
February, %, 1857. 27-3m
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FORM BOOK.

I'VE NORTH CAROLINA FORM BOOK !:
III containing all the most useful Fcrms wh;al
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.
sherins, &c, calculated for the use of the citi,
zens OF North Carolina, and made co~nformablc To
law. Complied by a member Of the bar prso
81. For sale by II. TURNrp
II. I. will send the above work by ua;I. nos
tage free, upon the receipt of 81.
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TO ALL WHOM TT MAY CONCERN

TO ALL WHOM 1T 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, Leghorn, Neapolitan, (Plain and
Fancy,) Florance 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, Coel Sunnett, Leghorn, Young
America, Old Fogy, and Canada Straw Hats.
Boots, Shoes, Congress Caters, Patent Leather
Pumps for Gentlemen, Black and Colored Caters,
KidSlippers and Ties, Kid and Morocco Bootees for
Ladies, Misses and children, all of which will 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 rs cts, and Muslins 10 cts, others say they
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 and
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. Bib
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One Dollar will buy

I'VE otthe best Purgative and Liver Medicines
now before the public, namely DR.. Sanford's
1nVlgorator or Liver Remedy, that acts as a
Catnartlc, easier, milder AID more ~effectuaI
IMAM any other medicine known. It is not
. only a Cathartic, but a Liver remedy. actino
AS first on the Liver to eject its morbid mattor
tnen on the stomach and bowels to carry off
tnat matter, thus accomplishing two purpo-
ses enectually without any of the painful feel
= lngs experienced in the operations of most
oatnartles. 1t strengthens the system at the
same tme That 1t purges it, and when taken
az uaiiy IN moderate doses will stren CITIZEN and
- build it up with unusual rapiditv.
. Or. Sanford's Invigorator is comnoundad
entirely from new articles of medicine, name
G5 ly, Gums.
Some idea of the strength of these gums
p may be formed when it is known that one
bottle of the Invigorator contains as much
strength as one hundred doses of CalomeI.
~ without any of its deleterious effects.
1hougn possessing rare medicinal powers,
- tnese Gums have been but little known to
physicians, and never used in their prescrip-
AZ tons until used in the form of the Inyiporator
which met with such unprecedented Success
as TO induce the proprietor to offer it as q
family medicine tried and known in its eff
1ects. 1t has rarely failed to cure Liver Com
plants IN their worst forms.
Indigestion being caused by a deranged
= Liver is cured when the Liver is excited to
action.
1D Jaundice is caused by an improper action
OF the Liver, and as a proof that the Invigor-
tor relieves this disease let any one troubled
- with Jaundice take the Invigorator regularly
"a one week, and their skin will begin to assume
- its original color.
. Costlveness can DO permanently cured by the
lnvigorator. Take it in small doses on re-
z tlrlng, and 1T assists nature in her operations.
By gradually diminishing the dose, the bowels
= are left in a healthy and active state. and
work as regularly as clock work. Sick Head
ache is very soon relieved by taking a double
dose of the 1nvigorator, which corrects all
acidity and sourness of the stomach.
For an over loaded stomach it has no equal,
O2 as it relieves all oppressive or uneasy FEELING
after eating heartily. For a family medici ne
generally, all who use it speak in the highest
terms.
Prepared and sold by Sanford & Co., 1873 Front
St, New York. Price 81 90 per bottle, containinp
forty doses. Also sold by Williams & HAYWOOD
Raleigh.
APrl LIZ 1907. Sly
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Il and gsntility, are requested to cali and sxam
inc the following business suits just received
Ribbed Tricot Cass. Coat, Pants and Vest. IN .o-
respond, Plain do do different colors'
Checked do do
White, checked and Dotted Duck Linen
w. b. WILLIAMS a ca.
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H~ILLSVILLE
thompson, A B. Principal

IF. THOMPSON, A B. Principal.
rev: Z. sTOCKBRIDGE, A. M. Lecturer.
oOoEPH THOMPSON Il S. F. CoLLOWAY.
Inc thirteenth session of this Institution will
ommenc the first Monday in Jan. and close q n
the fourth Thursday in NAV.
Doarc can be had in town at six dollars per
month, in the country at five. in GOOD fam;,;aa
nlIsV1lle is q small village near the top of the
blue RIDGE, commanding a view of the most mic.
teres9ne' romantic and sublime scenery. It is
wen suppned with wholesome water and pure air
from the surrounding mountains. II is rerHSrad
,or health. 1t affords as good society as our small
Ter towns generally. 1t is situated on the main
tnOrougnfare from Tenn. to N. C. over which >.
travel of the Va. & Tenn. Railroad.
Inc number of students vary annually from or
nunorea TO a hundred and forty. An Annual cat
a.ogue is issued which will be sent to any person,
School.
Hillsyille, Va. Jan. LIST 1857. Io-5mnd
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GREENsRoRouGH
INSURANCE ComPAN

a. the end of three years, such has been tt
g care and economy of the officers of this
company, that we are still free from debt
have made no assessments and have NOW such
a large Capital in CASH and notes, that we have
no hesitation in sayingt to the public, that there
Is no safer Company in the southern country
Inc most OF the risks IN this Company being
In the western part of the State, where thu
danger from fire is much less.
At the last Annual Meeting the following If
hcers, were elected
JAMES SLOAN, President.
Sc. COFFIN, Vice President.
G. P. MENDENHALL. Atoruey
PETER ADAMS, Sec'y. d Treasurer
VIM. HI. CUMMING, General Aoent.
All communications should be directed to tb,
Secretary free of Postage.
PETER ADAMS, See'y.
Aug. l. 1854. X
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NV no WANTS A CHEAP PIANo?THE
w subscriber las for years been engaged in the
purchase ana sale OF Pianos, Harps, Melodeons
Guitars, Music, &C., and being a practical Musi.
clan, has Civ n entire satisfaction. He buys direct
~ from the manufacturers, and is thereby reliev-
ed from heavy rents and other expenses.-Every
instrument sold by him receives his personal atten-
noh' and is guaranteed not only as to quality, but
being cheaper than it can be procured at apy
wholesale house in the United States. Aprinted list
OF prices, accompanied by the most unquestionable
references, sent free of charge to all parts Of the
world on application to
JAMES N. EDNEY.
So, John street, New York.
December 81, 1855. I9-Iy
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q DOZEN Silk and Scotch bingham Umbrel-
IL las, direct from the manufacturer.
W. Fl. VIZ LIAMS C 60.
March "a, 1851. sIA
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i40@SA1 II
Clothing Emporium
W L MS & 90,

(LATE e.. L. HARDING, FAYETTEVILLE STREET,
- RALEIGH, N. CO.
W open this Spring with a larger stock and
w better facilities than we have ever had be-
fore. Our stock includes FINE DRESS AND
BUSINESS CLOTHES, for Men. Boys and Chill
dren. Also, a large assortment of Servants Cloth
ing with an endless variety of Gents Furnishing
Goods.
MERCHANT TAILORING.
We have now connected with our business, Cut
ting and Manufacturing, to be conducted by Mr..
b. H.. Sherwood, whose reputation as an Artist, in
this State and Virginia, is too well known to re-
qulre comment by us. This branch of the bust
ness will be in full operation on the 1st of April.
by which time we will have received our entire
stock of Cloths, Cassim ores, and Vest;ngs, all Of
which have been selected with special regard to
quality and taste. We will take great pleasure in
furnishing those who may desire to have their
clothes made to measure.
We shall endeaver to conduct the business of
this department with the same promptness that
mas characterized our business heretofore, and re-
specttully invite the attention of all.
W. II. WILLIAMS & co.
March "a, 1857. ais,
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BEACH'S AMERICAN PRACTICE.
0R FAMILY PHYSICIAN being the Scienti
nc system of Medicine on vegetable principles
Designed for the use of Families and Pysicians.-
two hundred engravings. By W. BEAcH. NJ d.
This Incompatible book, which has passed
through seventeen editions of thirty thousand
each, embraces the character; causes, symptoms,
ana treatment of the diseases of men, women, and
children of ali climates, and comprehends the en-
tire range of Hygiene, Medicine, Surgery, Mid.
wifery, Materia Medica, and Pharmacy, which
are Illustrated with nearly two hundred engrayings.
nearly one hundred of which are colored enera.
wings of plants.
These doctrines have guided my practice many
years, AMI experience has taught me not to dis
trust their truth, safety, and value.
Every one may be his own doctor at a eheap
rate, and enjoy a sound mind in a sound BODY.
The remedies grow around your own doors. Prizes
81. For sale by Fl. d. TURNER
naIslgn' NJ. 20 Bookseller
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The above establishment was opened in April
1902 The house is pleasantly located from the
South window of which there is a fine view of
both the Neuse and Trent rivers; and durir Q the
summer the south and west winds render the en-
tire building delightfully."- cool. The rooms are
large and well furnished, the table is well supplied
Dotn from the northern and home markets, and as
the proprietor gives his personal attention to the
table, and to the general comfort Of his guests. he
matters himself, that ne one who patronises the
GASTON HOUSE, will regret having done So
he returns his thanks for the very liberal patron
age already bestowed upon the establishment.
New Bern. Oct. IL 1855. s
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THE TAYLOR" PR
COTTON GIN.
MANUFACTURED BY
|CLEMONS, BROWN & CO.,

GEORGIA.
FNHE attention of the Cotton Planters af North
Il Carolina, IS invited to an examination of these
Celebrated GIN STANDS, which possess a desery-
eddy high reputation where they are known. In
some important particulars, these Gins are con.
structed on a different principle from those Of any
other make, and the manufacturers claim that thew
combine IN a greater degree, the qualities most
desired in a Cotton Gin, namely Speed, Light
Draught, and good sample, than any Gin extant,
and offer them with entire confidence to planters
wishing a superior Gin.
Parties wishing to order, can do so through our
Agents, Messrs. DeROSSET BROWN, Whining
ton, n. c.; w. 81. OLIVER & CO, Newbern, N. G.
A. M. ROCKWELL, Rocky Mount, N. c..
Mr.. JNO. G. WO0DALL, Travelling Agent.
will visit the principal cotton growing sections of
the State, during the Spring and Summer, to take
orders and give such information respecting tn
Gins, as may be desired.
CLEMONs, BROWN & co.
Ooumpus, ia, March I'd, 1857. 28-17t
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TAILORING.
GREAT ATTRACTION AT A
CREECH'S STORE

March "a, 1857.
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think of emigrating when they have so many
advantages here, with health and comforts
which they never regain in their new homes.
Suppose certain tracts of land in some Of
the new States do produce little more than
ours, there are disadvantages connected with
it which far out-number the advantages
Markets are not convenient, prices are not
as good, and the privations are ten times
greater.
We saw man recently who tried the ex-
pertinent of moving off: He told US that he
was in moderate circumstances, making e..
nough for his family, always having little
to sell and enjoyed good health but that
he became charmed with the glowing &C.
counts of the productiveness of the soil of
some southwestern State He sold out and
took up his line of march for "better land"
Said he,, 81 have come back and intend to-
buy my old farm again-I have lost by the
operation two thousand dollars-and if ! can
recover from the false step I made, will
never leave good old North Carolina again
unless carried off by force" Himself and
family had been sick nearly all the time they
were gone, and when we last saw him he
was searching for doctor to eradicate the
disease be had contracted during his pere!.
grinations. So it is with hundreds of 9TH
ers.
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mo GOD! NO GODw


The following stanzas, by Mrs. Sigourney
by the words in the l4th Psalm q
David, "The fool hath said in his heart
here is no God," are peculiarly eloquent an
triking:
"No God No God :" The simplest flower
That op tho Wild Is found,
shrinks as it drinks its cup Of dew,
And trembles at the sound:
"No God d"-astonished Echo cries
From out her cavern hoar,
And every wandering bird that flies
Reproves the Atheist'R lore.
The solemn forest lifts its head,
The Almighty to proclaim,
The brooklet, on its crystal urn.
Doth leap to grave His name,
How swells the deep and vengeful son,
Along his billowy track,
The red Vesuvius opes his mouth
To hurl the falsehood back.
Tbs palm tree, with its princely crest;
9he poeaq's leafY shade,
Fhe hread-frpit bending to its lord,
In yon far island glade;
The winged seeds that, borne by winds,
The rowing sparrows feed,
The melon on the desert sands,
Confute the seorner's creed
"No Godr' With indignation high
fhe fsrEeat eRn is atirFea, ..
And the pale Moon turns palar still,
At such an impious word
And from their burning thrones, the Stars
Look down with angry eye,
That thus a worm of dust should mock
Eternal Majesty.
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A GENTLEMAN.-Did you ever see gon-
tleman? We have seen two or three in our
day, butreal gentlemen are exceedingly rare.
A gentleman is one who treats everybody
with respect, whether be be black or white,
low or high, poor or rich He does not bow
to wealth, scrape his knees to honor, nor
hold his tongue when he sees wickedness in
high places. He desires to make every one
happy around him, and never gives just
cause of offence to any one. You always re-
ceive from him a civil answer to your in
quiry, and he kindly imparts to you any in.
formation in his power. He will not say
word to injure your feelings, or allude to a
subject to pain your heart. Whatever may
be done, he will not manifest angry feelings,
or use unbecoming language. He uses no
profane or indecent words, smokes no cigars
in your presence, nor spits tobacco juice .oa
your floors. He is the same kind and &C.
commodating individual from one weeks end
to another. "...
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A STRANGE REoUEsT-A strange pre-
sent has been made in Madrid to the Prin-.
cess Of the. Asturias Having some time
ago been taken by the King, her father, TO-
the Inauguration of hospital, she, in spite
of her extreme youth, behaved, 80 we'll that
his Majesty promised to make her a present
of anything she might wish for. The Priu-s
cess Immediately replied that she would like
to have uniform of the riHemen of Mad
rid. The King informed battalion of the
riaemen on duty at the palace of the wish
of the Princess, and the officers immediate.
ly had splendid uniform of their corps pre-.
pared, and presented it to the Princess, who
will thus early be initiated into the myste.
rious art Of wearing the breeches. ..t.