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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1857-08-05
A G &c l. u R A L .
Stay at Home and Improve Your Lands.

A week or two since we offered some
reasons why farmers in North Carolina
should not leave the State in search of bet
ter land. The editor of the Fayetteville
Observer has had a conversation with Mr..
j. G. Blocker, of Cumberland county, who
has recently been on a trip to the western
States with a view of locating in that sec
ton. Mr.. Blocker had returned entirely
satisfied with the lands and farming facili-
ties of North Carolina. The Observer
says:
"With the exception of locating a sin
gle land warrant which he carried from
this place, Mr.. Blocker did not invest one
dollar, of either his own funds or those of
his friends which he carried with him, in
western lands. But he stopped in Geor-
gia, on his way home, and bought a tract
of land on the Cape Fear, the owner of
which lived in Georgia. He says that he
knows of no lands in the country which
will pay better as an investment for plan
ting or for improvement, than Cape Fear
lands at present prices. Those who know
Mr.. Blocker need not be told that he is a
shrewd, intelligent, energetic, self-made
man, and knows what he is about"
Recently we had a conversation with a
friend, an intelligent and experienced gen
tleman, a native of North Carolina, who
spent 80 years of his life in a western State,
but who has returned to live in Mecklen-
burg county. He was giving a charming
description of the productiveness of the
western lands, and stating what he would
do if be was a young man. We took the
liberty to ask him how much better off he
was when he returned than he was when
he left. The old gentleman, after his fine
description, did not seem to like the idea
of having his argument "knocked on the
head" but he acknowledged that lie wds
not one cent richer, although We thought
we could see that he had spent the most
valuable part of his life in trying to get SO
" out West" We have no doubt that his
description of the land is correct, but when
we consider the inferior facilities for get
ting to market, the low prices, andthe sick
illness of the western country, we cannot
acknowledge that our farmers have much
prospects of lettering their condition b.
removing.
We once took the " western fever our
selves, and went on a trip of observation
We returned better satisfied with the Ok
North State than we ever were before-ou
emigrating notions vanished-and sine
i. then we always regret to see persons VIII
/, are living comfortably, break up and NOV
off.
{ The editor of the American Farmer b;
: been on an excursion to the West. 3
says, after close observation, that person
with only half the energy and indust
which it will be necessary to employ in Il
West, can do far better in the Middle al
Southern Charlotte Democrat.
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North Carolina Book & Stationary
STORE,
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL.

7 ENRY D. TURNER would respectfully in
IL 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. 1t 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 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 principal
houses North, I shall receive their new Books as
they are issued from the Press, and will supply
e any or all of their publications at their prices.
e Orders from the country will meet with prompt
l attention, directed to Fl. D. TURNER,
i Raleigh, N. c.. Jan. 81. 21-
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PATENT PLOWS.


The Bladed Plow is cheap and strong,
Will 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, &C., 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 a
different way from any other-breaking close te-
nacious lands thoroughly, and allowing weeds roots
and grass to pass over the cutters.
Orders for any quantity of the above Flows
may be sent to Uriah Wells, Pc ersburg Va. OF
Blake, Barnard & Co., Nos. %, "a & 26, Merchant:
Row, Boston, Mass. Arrangements for manufac
turing win be made with others soon.
For further information address the Patentee.
WILL E. WYCHE.
Brookyille, Granville N. G. 37Atf
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BELFORD
Preparatory and Polytechnic
A eadem Y.

THE Fall Session of this Institution will COM
mence on the first Monday in July.
In addition to the usual preparatory course, a
MILITARY DEPARTMENT has been establish
ed, for which no ectra 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, $40
do do Latin, Greek, &c. Is
Board can be had at IS per month, including
washing and fuel. .
Any person desiring further information will
please address the Principal or DIR. G. STILLS, at
Castalia, N. c, GEO. w. ARLINGTON,
June 20, 1857. 43-tf. Principal
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CORNER.
For the Spirit Of the Age.
To q Mock-Bird.
by


BY INVALID.
Merry little mock'bird | swinging on yon
bough,
A roundelay pray sing me pray do, sweet
warbler, now
Pray sing Of sunny vegions beyond the tro'
pic seas,
Where flowers in rich profusion bedeck the
. towering trees;
And Of the perfumed nectar which noating
from the wales.
Like clouds Of grateful incense is waited by
Ave sing Of plighted lovers, of youths and
maidens fair,
In bright lu1uriant bowers unheeding want
or cnre
And sing Of vernal forests where spring per-
renniel reigns,
And where the frosts Of winter ns'er strip
the smiling plains.
And tell me, too dear birdie, where you so
long have strayed
And why your spring-time coming you have
so late delayed?
In vain We yearned to greet thee, as we wont
in May,
And longed to hear thy carols 50 musical
thAA k&ys
But maybe thou diast wander back to the
sunny South,
Where years agone thou fingered in the
budding spring Of youth
And maybe thou didst loiter, in dallianct
soft, aside,
TO WOO some cherished lowed one and wiz
her for thy bride;
And thus a thoughtless Vagrant didst tarry
by the way,
Till June had stolen slyly into the throne
Of May.
But never fcaF, gay songster, we'll try no
to complain,
If thou wilt only give rs thy very sweetes
strain!
Come trill thy little harpstrings and sin
those merry tunes,
Which thou vert wont to MARBLE when tho
vert here last June.
And on my couch reclining, with my case
mont opened high,
I'LL watch thy sportive gambols with a d
lighted eye;
And whist thy gushing music is waited
my room,
Twill drive away the shadows Of sorrow al
Of gloom;
And I'll forget affection with all its shafts
pain,
With gratitude o'erfowing that thou art h,
ngain.
Elm Cottage, Va.
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NEW BOOKS.

THE STA 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 " 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 Management
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 TRUTHS-Illustrated 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 Grown, by Miss
Mcintosh.
Chesterfeld's Letters to his Son, New Edition.
John Halifax, Gentleman.
North Carolina Geological Survey, by Professor
Emmons, being the Report of the Geological Sur.
vey of the Midland counties.
Price So. Postage when sent by mail 81 cents.
For sale by w. L. POMEROY.
Raleigh, April Z, 1857. 80
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DON K

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Price $40
Wholesale Agents. New York City, C. v.
Clickner, 81 Barclay Street; c. H. Ring, 1872 Broad
way A. B. & D. Sands, 100 Fulton Street.
L. w. Dyott & sons, Philadelphia; S s. Hance,
Baltimore Geo. ii. Keyser, Pittsburg A.. B. Moore,
Buffalo: Hugh Miller, Toronto; Lyman & Bro
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AT Retail by all Respectable Druggists in the
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CLAYTON Institute.

TIME 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 in both Department..
A prompt attendance at the opening of the ses-
sion is desired. Any information respecting the
school can be obtained by application to the Prin-
cipal, W. L. JoNEs' clayton
Johnston Co., N. G.
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% d q 3 o .

DUTCH KIssING.-One William Smith,
IN Milwaukee, was fined SO for kissing Mrs.
Louisa Blasbait, a Ducth lady weighing
$50 pounds. The deed was done on the
sidewalk, in the presence of her husband,
who said, was SO mad | could not speak
The affair occasioned the preparation of
some Dutch poetry, of which the folio wing
stanza is n specimen:
"Mishterl spare mine vrowl
Touch not her poety cheek,
Vor if you kiss her now,
/ hit you init dis shtick -
There is q story on record of an archi-
tect repudiating any connection with the
building fraternity, in case of the late en-
inent and talented Mr.. Alexander, the
architect of Rochester bridge, and several
other fine buildings in the county Of Kent.
He was under cross-examination, in ajury
case at Maidstone, by Sergeant afterwards
Baron) Garrow, who wished to detract
from the weightof his testimony, and who,
after asking what was his name, proceeded
thus:
You are q builder, l believe p
NO, sir l am not builder-I am an
architect
'Ah, well! Architect or builder, bull
der or architect, they are much the same,
supposed
Il beg your pardon, sir /; l cannot admit
that l consider them to be totally differ
entp
oh, indeedl perhaps you will state
wherein this great difference consists p
'An architect, sir, prepares the plans
conceives the designs, draws out the speci
fcations-in short, supplies the mind
The builder is merely the bricklayer or tn,
carpenter-the builder, in fact, is the ma
chine the architect the power that put
the machine together and sets it going
ooh, very well. Mr.. Architect, tina
will do And now, after your very ingt
NOUS distinction without a difference, De
haps you could inform the court who Wa
the architect Of the Tower of Babel p
And now mark the reply-which fl
promptness and wit, is perhaps not to |
rivalled in the whole history of rejoi
der:
There was no architect, sir and hen
the confusion
A Bio STORY AND A BIG MAN
correspondent Of a Cairo paper gets off t
following genuine specimen of big talkin
1t beats Davy Crockett:
John Waterbury, a breaksman on To
Fay's train, is an original genius and a
markable man. His weight is two hu
dued and eighty, rawbOped, with . dang
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RIDGEWAY SELECT
MALE SCHOOL.

TIE next session will commence Monday the
9th ofJuly 1857, and close Cd Friday the 9th
ofNovember 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. II. BASS,
Ridgeway, Warren Co., N. c.
No. 01eI 1877
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TO ALL WHOM IT 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,) 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
Gasslmer Hungarian, Panama, Rutland, Dnnsta-
oie' Webster, Cool Sunnett, Leghorn, Young
america, Old Fogy, and Canada Straw Hats.
Boots, Shoes, Congress Caters, Patent Leather
Pumps for Gentlemen, Black and Colored Galters'
Kid Slippers and Ties, Kid and Morocco BooteestoI
Lailes, Misses and children, all OF which viii DC
sofa as cheap as the cheapest, whether ne ever eA-
poets to pay for his goods or not
Some advertise New Store, some advertise BON
nets 70 cts, and Muslins 10 cts, others say they
could compete in prices if they had old goods
NOW tellow-citizens, the above named gentleman
can ~eommodat all, he has a few old goods anc
alarge stock of New Goods, and can sell Bonnel
at io cents and Muslins at 5 cents. No humDug
call and see.
March 18th. 1887. BIB
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HENRY PORTER would respectfully call the
IL 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. It is needless
to enumerate h would therefore say that his
stock consists of all articles usually kept IN Boot
and Shoe Houses-for Ladies, Gentlemen, Chill
dren and Servants. Give hima call, and he thinks
he can suit all, both in quality and price.
His MANUFACTURING DEPARTMENT is
still carried on. Having some of the best of work
men, and the best of materials, he is prepared to
execute to order all work in his line of business,
and warrant satisfaction.
Thankful for the liberal support heretofore re.
.ceived, he respectfully solieits the continuance Of
the patronage of the Public.
HENRY PORTER,
Fayetteville ST.
Raleioh. Nav "a. 1857. 90.
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CANDIEs-CAKEs, &C.,
New Inducements at the old Stand.

~ y O10 Nv
sINHE subscriber, after long trial, has at length
u succeeded in getting a first rate Candy Ma
ker and Cake Baker. have had him long enough
to justify me in saying there has not been such a
workman, In his line, in Raleigh, for superiority,
case, and swiftness.
L can now make as good Candies as can be
made. All I ask is a trial. I am bound TO ac-
commodate my customers on fair terms, as follows:
Wholesale prices-Stick Candy % cents per h.;
fancy do. 30 cents. Cakes of every variety made
to order as good and cheap as can be bought ia
this place. Ifyou doubt, come and see, and you
shall have the worth of your money.
Ny Candy has always given satisfaction, but
| could not make enough to supply the demand.
| can do that now and I want to supply you all.
Come with the CASH-as I do a cash business
only. w. J.. GRIFFICE,
Opposite the Presbyterian Church
Corner of Capitol Square.
N: B. I can furnish Parties at the shortest no.
tice. w. J G.
Raleigh, April 3, 1857. 32--6u
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OPENED this morning new style single Breas-
~ ted Vests, with Tabs, the best style of Sum.
mer Vests out. ". III. WILLIAMS & co.
June 9. 1857. Al
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VXT H0 WANTS CHEAP PIANO?9THE
w subscriber has for years been engaged in the
purchase and sale of Pianos, Harps, Melodeons
Guitars, Music, &C., and being a practical Must
clan, has given entire satisfaction. He buys direct
ly from the manufacturers and is thereby reliev-
ed from heavy rents and other expenses.-Every
instrument sold by him receives his personal atten-
ton, and is guaranteed not only as to quality, but
being cheaper than it can be procured at any
wholesale house in the United States. A printed list
of prices, accompanied by the most unquestionable
references, sent free of charge to all parts of the
world on application to
JAMES NJ. EDNEY,
Sc, John street, New York.
December 81, 1855. Icy
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Raleigh, May "a, 1857. 90.
ALEIG PAPE MILLS
RAGS WANTEn

RAGS WANTED.
YNO be delivered at the Railroad Stations or at
IL 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 I can still
afford to pay the highest price in cash, either in
bank bills, checks or Northern funds.
>REFERENcEs-Csshiers Of our Banks in Raleigh
and the principal North Carolina and Virginia
Merchants.
g. W. BENEDICT.
NIB. Constantly on hand paper suitable for
Cotton Factories and newspaper wrappers. Cot
ton waste wanted. G. W. B.
Raleigh, April 3, 1857. 32-6m
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Petersburg Female College,

THE Fall Session of this Institution will com
mence on Wednesday 23d September next.
The Directors are happy to inform the public,
that they have secured the services of Rev. Will
liam III. Christian, late of Raleigh, N. Co., as Pres
ident, who, with other Professors and Teachers
of the first rank in their several departments, are
presented to the patrons of the College as worthy
of their highest confidence.
FACULTY.
REV. w. II. CHRISTIAN, A. NJ, President.
and Prof. of Natural Science, Bellies Lettres, &c.
WILLIAMS L. DAVIS, A. NJ.
Prof. of Ancient Languages and Mathematics.
ALEXANDRA POLICEMAN,
Prof. of Modern Languages and of Guitar.
l. FRED. WULFF,
Prof. of Music and Drawing.
MAD'LLE JOSEPHINE De BELEM.
Assistant in Music-Solfeggio.
MISS E. l.. DAVIS,
Assistant in Latin.
MlSS--
Assistant in Mathematics.
MISS HARRIET COULLING,
Assistant in English.
MISS E. A. LACY,
Teacher of Oil and Grecian Painting; Drawing.
Wax Fruit, and Flowers, dc.
BOARDING DEPARTMENT.
The Boarding house will be under the control of
the President and his lady. The young ladies will
! be regarded as members of the family, and will re.
: ceive such attention, and be subject to such disci.
b plne as are proper to this relation.
Petersburg, Vay July 2, 1857. 45 27-3mo.
P.S, Catalogues will be forwarded to any whc
8 will address a note to the President, or Professol
q Davis.
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FOR ONLY 81.

n the receipt of 81, viii 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
Subject to. address r. N. BROWN, the P. NJ. Of
New Hill P. o., Wake county, N. G.
March 2, 1857. 51-3m
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FORM BOOK.

VHHHE NORTH CAROLINA FORM BOOK
- containing all the most useful FERNS 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,
Sheriffs, &C., calculated for the use of the citi-
zens of North Carolina, and made conformablc to
law. Complied by a member of the bar. Prico
81. For sale by II. d. TURNER.
II. T.. will send the above work by mail, POS
tage free, upon the receipt of 81.
Raleigh, 1857. 26-
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PRESS AND TYPE FOR SALE.

A LII the materials for a large Newspaper and
N 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. 1t two or more persons wish to purch-
ase separate portions of the material, they can 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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NORTH CAROLINA MUTUAL LIFE IN
IN RANCE COMPANY, Raleigh, N. C.-The
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 al
the profits of the Company. For policies gran
ted 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 in
terest at 6 per cent without guaranty.
The prompt manner in which all losses have been
paid by this Company, together with the low rates
Of premium, present great inducements to such as
are disposed to insure.
Slaves are insured for a term of from one to five
years, for two-thirds their value.
All losses are paid within 80 days after ~satisfac.
tory proof is presented.
DIRECTORS.-Charles E. johnson, VIM. Dial
las Haywood, Jno. g. Williams, Quinton Busbee, T
W. Hustled, VIM. H. Mckee, Charles B. Root, VIM
W. Holden, VIM. D. Cooker. H. Battle, VIM. II
Jones, P. F. Pescud and Seaton Gales.
0FFICERS.-Dr. Charles E. Johnson, President
Wm. D. Haywood, Vice President; John G.. Will
liams, Secretary; VIM. H. Jones, Treasurer; II. W
Hustled, Attorney Drs. Charles E.. Johnson, VIM
H. Mckee, and Richard B. Haywood, Medica
Board of Consultation R.. II. Battle, VIM. q
Mex and Charles B. Root, Executive Committe
For further information, the public are referre
to the pamphlets, and forms Of proposal, whic
may be obtained at the Office of the Company, Q
my of its Agencies.
Communication should be addressed, (post-pai
20 r, H, BATTLE, Secretary.