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MACHINES, ENGINES, &c.-HAvING RE-
A ceived Agency frm of the largest establish
mens in the United States, prepared to contract for
Machinery of all kinds and of the perfect character
on the most favorable terms for cash good paper.
Among many things, enumerate Locomotives with an
improved valve arrangement, giving the best results
Stationary Engines from to 500 horse power arranged
suit the purposes for which they needed guaranteed
to give satisfaction.
Portable Engines from to 16 horse power adapted to
the use of Farmers, Printing Offices, Hosting, &c.
Power Presses of simple, durable and effective
character, and very rapid work.
Shop Fittings, Power Paners, Boring and Morticng Ma
Chimes Cotton and Flour Mills and indeed all kinds Of Ma
chinery. SAML B. PAUL.
Petersburg, Va.
February 1s, 1885, 25-swlv
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EOR SALE OR RENT.-THE STORE-HOUSE
Il and lot recently occupied by Guess Nichols Dur
ANS The N"rth Carolina railroad. The lot contains
ore the house being twenty-five feet by forty, and 'front.'
g the warehouse therefore the most beautiful and desi
tbe situation Durlams. 1t will be sold
ng terms. leased for two, four five years. Also,
le store and lumber house at my mills on Enoe twelve
tiles east of Hisborough and six miles from Durhams
ation will be leased any desiring good stand for
Possession be given at both places by the lst
larch 1857.
Any wishing to put up tobacco factory will find
ther of the above-named places excellent stand the
eope in the neghborhood in the spirit of raising to-
cco if they could find market close at home. For fur
particulars address the subscriber at Durham's Or
age county, n. c.
January 2s, 1857. 19+w.
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C. A II ROLL HOUS e,
DvTJTE q n

ars, otherwise. The Proprietor is well aware that
lis recently gotten up although very socitous of
tronage he refrains from those Thousand and prom
es which have been made only to be broken by of
S"illuStriOuS predecessors"
He confidently hopes that he will be sustained and upon
al give that satisfaction and accommodation the wearied
' VIII 'e'N '''' ''' wa, J. 'fo'eIf [. cafkRoLL.
Feb. 25. 1856. eft
N. c. MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY.
4 T THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE NORTH CAR
olina Mutual Insurance Company, held on the lAih ~
ST. the following persons were elected Directors and O-
Wv ensuing DIRECTORS:
Henry D. Turner, Raleigh.
CIV. ,. hntehings, do.
Kemp p. Battle, do.
George Little. do.
james !: Hoyt, Washington e
Joshua G.. Wright, Wilmington
John NJ. Jones, Edenton
w. W; Griffin. Elizabeth City.
Jw HarrelI, Mnrtreesbero. t,s
H. B. Williams, Charlotte.
Geo A. Smith, Milton.
o. F. Long Hisboro.'
Joseph White Anson County.
Josh. Boner, Salem
oFFcERs Of THE COMPANY.
H. d. Turner, Iice President.
John John H: BRYAN: 4Hsv"Hy.
Hamden 5. Smith, Sec,etu,y and Treas urer.
T. II. Seby, otfcio J
John X. Williams, Erecutire Committee
c. W. ID. Hutchings,
This Company has been in successful operation over 10
and continues to take risks upon all classes of pro-
erty in the State Except Steam Mills and Turpentne Dis
lleries) upon favorable terms Its Policies now cover
ropery amounting 81 sS7 s49 large portion of which
in country risks and its capital is Seven
The average ofInsurance upon the plan ofhis Com
has been less than third of per per
ali grades of property embraced in its operations
All communications in reference to should be
ddressed tc the Secretary, post paid.
RALEIGH Ian 1877
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DUNAWAY APPREHENDED.-WAS ATh-
h EN up and committed the jail of Randolph county
\. c. negro boy who calls himself Henry, and says that
he belongs to Anderson Willis, Of Cnsweil county, e.
that he raaway from his master at the iadkn river while
he was ON his way to Alabama Said boy appears to be
or Is wears old about feet inches in height and
weighs lbs, black, and had on when taken
old wool coats vest, and PAIR ah'S all
wuoJrn and a GOOD deal wou The owner hereby noti-
fed to come fryard prove and identify his negro accord
ing to law and take him away. - - ~
rs ~ ]. W. STEED, Sheriff.
November 9Th, 1856. tim.
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Office n. C.. Mutual Insurance Co. ]

UHce n. e. Mutual Insurance Co.
RALEIGH, January 20, 1857.
I'm PURSUANCE OF THE ACTION OF THE AN
u NUAL Meeting Of the y. c. NJ. l. Company held on
the l4th inst, the Board of Directors meeting the
th lnst levied assessment of per cent all
pred Premium Notes in the office the st day of JULY
.s56; and assessment of y per cent all unexpired
Premium notes in the Office the 2S,h day of July S6.
HAMDEN S. SMITH, Secy.
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SCHOOL FOR BOYS.

SCHOOL FOR BOYS.
French Broad Valley, North Carolina.
VVIlE UNDERSIGNED Has OPENED a SCHOOL
for Boys. within days ride of Greenville c. H.,
The session will consist of terms of five EACH
Vacations from 18th December to st February and from
1st to 18th July.
RATES The Board and Tuition including all expenses,
with the exception of Books and Stationery, $ll2 per
term, payable invariably in advance
Where the parents desire it, Text Books and Stationery
will be supplied long the boys NAV remain the
School, by payment upon entrance of $50. Otherwise,
such Books &C. requisite will be furnished and the
cost added to charge for Board and Tuition.
There will also be term of six months, commencing
5h May for the advantage of those parents who de-
sire their sons to be placed in healthy locality for the Sum
remain during the Summer Vacation from ls to 18th
July. Address
HENRY EWBANK.
Rioe'side, Dunns Rock p: o.,
Henderson CO., No. Ca.
REV. j. s. HAxcKEL, Charleston, S. c.
7. W. TOMBSTONE ESQ, Dunn's Rock
Nick. TOMBSTONE, Esq, "
DAVID COLEMAN. ESQ.,, Burnsvile.
Jan. 49, 1857. 1S-swtf
DIR. CLOPTON'S INFIRMARY.
WAR. JAS. CLOPTON, WHO HAS VISITED RA-
IL leigh and all the principal towns in Carolina for
era praccng his profession has permanently loca
ted at Huntsville alabama where he is prepared to treat
Diseases of the Throat Scrotua Gandular Swelngs Tu
mors, Scrof"us Cancers Ulcers the face, and all dis
of the skn &c. arising from impure state of
Testimonials of the highest character be given from
the most respectable families of Carolina.
All communications must contain three cent stamp to
paw for the return letter.
Nov. 25 1856. 4swtf.
SPLENDID CIGARS.-5o,OOO CIGARS OF VA
- Rl0US brands in store, and for sale very low at
wholesale and retail.
you want good cigar at small price to give
ms call. -
PESCUD l. GATLING.
DOT AsH.-1ooo POUNDS POT ASH FOR SALE
PESCUD l. GATLING.
March II 1856 81
VTYKOFF'S NEW BOOK.-..THE ADvEN.
w lures of Rowing Diplomatst-By Henry Wycof,
Author of My Courtship and its consequences
For sale by w. L. FOMEhoi:
January 20, 1857. III
NOR sALE.-A NEGRO WOMAN AND HER TWO
Il children infant and boy seven or eight years Of
age-ikely slaves To be sold together. For terms apply
at this Office s--l,
January %, 1857 ~ le-
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Jan. 81, 1857
SEVENTY LIKELY NEGROES,
And 1000 Acres of Land for Sale.

Sale on Tuesday, March the Sd, 1857.
A AGENTS OF MARY COLLINS, EXECUTRlX OF
~ the last will and testament of the late Michael Collins
decd shall offer for SALE the late residence of Michael
county, 20 likely negroes, devised in his will be sold
credit OF twelve months bonds to bear interest from date,
and satisfactorily secured.
The above negroes mostly young and very likely
Upwards of 80 between the ages of and 5 Among them
Shoemaker, Carpenters Blacksmith, Cooper, and
rStrae Miller and an old family weaver-good Cooks &C.
We shall also SELL credit five years. bonds bear
interest from date and to be satisfactorily secured
uerest to be paid annually his lands consisting of
four tracts: Nutbus creek, the Granville ne
containing 500 acres, with valuable Grst MIL which has
yielded toll of 5oU barrels of per Another
tract of ~ acres situated miles north of Rdyeway,
with avauable flour mill upon it, its mandatory equal
mill in the State. Also another tract known the Cas-
well Drake tract containing between and hundred
Also that very desirable residence and of land
which the deceased lived containing about $50 acres The
three last tracts aon and could be arranged to suit pur
chasers, though the property will be exposed publicly
These farms all situated healthy and pleasant
section of Warren county, n. c. and in wealthy and highly
intelligent neghborhoods. These lands are peculiarly
adapted to the growth Of Tobacco Wheat and Corn Each
named. have very comfortable dwelling houses and every
necessary clubhouse, &c.
Persons desiring to purchase any all of this proper
ty will address W. Collins for further particulars at
Raleigh, or T. G. Collins, Ridgeway.
The lands can be shown those who wish to examine
them by applying the Execurx either of her Agents
An age may pass before such opportunity offered
real estate for sale.
WM; F; COLLINS, Agents
I. c. COLLINS, agents
Dcember 19, 1855 9-td,
~ The Register the Sentinel Elizabeth City, the Tar
server and Wilmington Herald will each copy weekly till
sale, and send bills to subscribers.
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"a POMEROY'S.
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Feb. l, 1857.

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA-wAKE
- COUNTY.-In Equty.-The Heron Mining Company
Robert F. Stockton and Jos. Weismsn.
Whereas a bill of complaint has been filed in Court
of Equity for the County above written by the Heron Mi
ing Company Robert Stockton and Joseph Weisman
for the sale Of Land and for other purposes;
And whereas has been made to appear to the satsc
ton of said Court that the defendants in the above
titled cause the State North Carolina:
This, therefore, is to notify the said Robert Stockton
and the said Joseph Weisman that the said bill has been
fled and further command them that they be and al
pear next Court of Equity be held for the County
Of Wake at the Courthouse in the City of Raleigh on the
first Monday after the fourth Monday in March next then
aud there to plead answer demur the said bill of
complaint the will be taken pro consso to them
and u decree made accordingly
Given under hand at office this 14th February 1857.
ED. GRAHAM HAYWOOD. G. & NJ.
February 1S, 1857. l5-sw6w.
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p ERFUMERY AND SOAPS.-PESCUD 4
GATLING'S Drug Store is the place to get the most
Perumery aud Emoent Soaps of every variety
for little money -
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Dcenlber 19, 1858. 9-td.
The Register, the Sentinel Ezabe tn City, the Tar
brough S"utherner, Petersburg Express Fayetteville OBJ
server and Wilmington Herald will each copy weekly till
sale, and send bills to subscribers.
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OUNTAIN HOUSE.

Dec. 9, 1856.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1857-05-20
Disputing with the devil.

NEVER Never stop to dispute with the
devil upon any question in ethics OF morals.
Ii you do, you will in oil probability, be
toiled in argum ent and led right up to the
deadly snare oftemptation. Eve, you know,
attempted it and argued until she argued,
not only herself, but her husband also, out
of the most pleasant place that ever adorned
the earth. The old debater is ever ready
for an argument, and he can so mince and
hash up sin-condense it and varnish it over
with 'prunes and prisms'' until you cannot
distinguish it from genuine virtue. He is
too full of sophistry for mortal man to hold
argument with. You must repulse him at
his first advance. If you begin a dispute
you give the old enemy half the victory. IF
you condescend to a debate you must sacri-
flee principle and if you allow yourself to
debate the question as to right and wrong,
when your W better judgment assures you
on this point, you are most certain to be
overcome in argument and adopt the evil
If principle is once abandoned, the evil pas
siOns rule, and these lead to sin.
If your appetite thirsts for grog or where
with to stimulate the brain, don't stop to
argue upon the q~uestion-your Bible and
your conscience both teach you it is wrong.
wrong wrong-argue not--say with a vete-
ran boldness. "get thee behind me Satan"
and you shall triumph. X
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The Com ct,

las been a prolific theme of d;scuss;on
scientific and jocorifc-'if we NAV uso A.
expression" as the preachers say. But NO
nave seen no more sensible remarks ON a.
SUBJECT than those of the Clinton Tndono.
oent' (which, by the way, is a sensible o.
sneet') when it says this same Comet ba. 81
pearea TO the inhabitants of this world manv
tunes before and scared thousands of moor
TOOLS nearly to death, and many entirely out Of
tnelr reason; and yet this Comet went On n !.
destined course and did no harm. erc.n+ -
slightly deranging the electrical currants
upon the earth's surface. The Comet has -
Track as much SO as the iron horse unon The
ran road, and on that track it runs with nm
errlng accuracy, while the eye that never
sleeps watches its progress, and the 49,
tnat never falters guides its onward cour.o
we shall lose no sleep in anticipation of 81,
rious results from a collision.
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bright. No thoughts of sorrow, but only
of joy passed through their minds.
No hindrances to Edgar Littleton's love
were now interposed, and he was welcomed
as a friend and equal to their society and
home. Soon twoxweddings were announ-
eed in the papsT Of B Robert
Walton had always loved Marion Coleman,
next to bis wife, and now he had gained
hef glad consent to unite her destiny with
his, and they, with Edgar and Mary, were
the happy PARTED
And now, surrounded by pleasant, joy
Gus children, they sail TRANQUILITY in love,
and peace, and hope, on the bosom OF the
stream OF life to the ocean of eternity,
happy in the love aud esteem of hosts of
friends and they now teach their children
and all around them, that the truest, hap
pest revenge IS forgiOe all injuries, and
instead OF hatred and malice, to let love
ana the goodly feelings of charity reign in
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1857-05-20

BaH SOULS are immortal and cannot he
weighed in human balances and estimated
IKE gold and silver. They are worth saving.
ana messengers of a glorious Gospel proclaim
the glad tidings of redemption in every com.
munlty, and sometimes piously wonder whv
more DO not rush to the ark o~fsafety to which
they zealously point. Has it never occurred
to their inquiring minds that the blessed in
nuences OF the gospel of Christ, can never
sway the emotions of a soul. while the fraO
OF hell are blasting and consuming tho; r.
manhood. Religion is too pure, too holy to
en'er a citadel where the fumes of rum steep
every nbre' Rum must be driven out before
reilgion will take up its abode. The oroo
Shop must be closed if the church is ever
orowded. Whiskey making, drinking and
'e'iihg must be denounced in thunder tones
ana With lightning power from eyerv mini :
III the land, If the terrible scourge of intemper-
"noe "ouio be wiped out. There can be no
oonpromlse-lf the ambassador of Christi
would discharge every duty and publish his
en'Fe commission, he must boldly strike
s"oras with the rum iend and wage war to
'ne nit, 70 simply lay the hand on the
Maue OF the fend, and then beg pardon for
'ne polte assault, will never curb his u;Id
career or arouse his manacled victims 70 .
JaSt sense OF their danger. Let the sin of
,n'emperanca and its allies be preached at
oS every mlniSter-let a red lightning bower
naSn from every pulpit in this sin strickon
rum cursed land!
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rs How times changed Does anvbo5v
rem emoer how little boys and GIRLS oncs
vn1?yeo themselves There were no q u.
veniie parties" then. The little folks knou,
they were children, and a "romnn ~"
ond ways blind mans buff was polite
anu hunt the slipper" was not vuloar nuS
sll nanaS were asleep and DREAMING Of tba
1un before midnight. Juvenile nort;sav
and now children are all young gents
- SVuhg mIsses-late bours-heayv ann.
p1fS : III collars and wonderful aowsrs
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BH We have received a communication
Which IS a severe piece of satire admin.
iS'eflng a Wen deserved rebuke upon some
smaii-oeer VIII attempted to be played off at
- expense OF temperance, at the recent
military festival ye, we are inclined TO the
opinion that It's publication would be produc-
tive of more harm han good. Tho ur;tor
Yields apolished blade, equal totbe far-famod
na"ascus, and certainly cuts deep into 'sthe
u'iqultous gentleman" and his representa-
i've out ne has carried the rich burlesque
SO far as to be capable of woundino nart;as
whom we cannot believe designed any dis.
respectful reflections on the cause of temper
ance. We shall therefore decline publishing
the communication, for fear it may be re,
gardedas a censuring extravaganza of scenes
IN which some of our best citizens particina-
TED. Had 1T been confined to the John
Smith" Righteousness. we certa;nlv sbo ia
~+FrEyH moving \ sno nla
but here we would simply remark tbot =
does seem to US to be in had tacto
resting a want of proper self respect, as wal,
aS respect for the conscientious opinions of
honorable citizens, thusto attempt ocast rid;
Guile upon their sentiments. In this case wo
cannot allow ourselves to believe that anv
such thing was intended but we hope. in
the future, even the semblance of offenco r;u
0e guarded against. In our view, a man
might with as much propriety Tin a subordi-
nate Sense) pass off small wit upon the bible.
as upon temperance, which is one of the
cardinal virtues inculcated in that blessed
volume. 'i0''eo
But let it pass this time. Another like.
Ohen0e' however, and the irony of our Sc.
'ereiy sarcastic friend shall have free coprso
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The Loss Of a Good Man

among the obituary notices in this nonou
will be found the resolutions no.aoa p"p0'
cord Division, Mol, Sons Of Temneranoo
on the death of Bro. WILLIAM sTRoN .cu
one OF Its members. They express in he.
coming terms the high estimation IN 49,
ne was held by his brethren, while liyiny
and their unfeigned sorrow on acconnt 81
MS loss. There is no unmerited nanoovr;o
bestowed in those resolutions-everv word
is Weltdeserved, and much more mioht bovo
been said, without at all entrenchins unon
fulsome adultation-for William Stronacb
was one of the excellent men of the earth.
But we desire to add our individual an
probation of our departed friend. He had
his faults-and who has not-but even those
faults were on the side of virtue. of honor
candid dealing. DISSEMINATION had no mart
IN his composition. Frankness was his
prominent characteristic. Among the an
clients, caadeE vas ~eaiIe8 wfliteness. in ex-
empllhcation Of its purity and beauty and
IN the present time, it is worthy of the es-
TEEN due to the most admirable of virtues.
In no one have we ever seen it more strong
y Illustrated than in our departed friend.
niho' and generous, and sympathizing-but
frank candid and u~ndisguised He sought
not to ofend-but if truth offended, he must
speak the truth. And he had none the less
iflehos on account of his honest sincerity.
as a temperance man, the Division to
"hlcn ne was attached might have said
mucn more and yet have done him simple JUS
tice. AS a christian he was patient, calm
"nu fesigned-being anxious only to depart
ana De with Christ. Take him all in all, we
shall not often look upon his like again.
Feace to the name of cur beloved friend
and brother.
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ousbt 10" can a man be Just what h
vorld V % IN this tempting and wicked
~ ' 80 asks one, who has a hard s.rnsl
gle TO remain honest while oh;ona" ''fug7
and a.;n How does a fish live in salt water
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for KUN gin, brandy and pure Spirits
lOr sale at fifty cents a gallon % sn Cyprus
adorns the portals of a modern
Al 49,, nell Cheap Esprit" at fftv cents '
HE traSn fPrlslng tinker might drive a profta-
The maU Wy putting up a shop next door for
ahe manufacture of Sheet-iron to-
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SS- We have received an ann.
Hole u tue commencement exercises of
snal appear in our next. They came 'i to T baOd
too late for this issue. - nand
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.pndof tBe9ge
A Positive

subscribers receiving their paper with a CROSS
MAkh, are thereby notified that in four weeks
from the receipt of the FIST number thus marked
'neir subscription years viii expire; and unless
renewed within that time, the paper will be dis
Il Inns rule Will be inAexibly adhered to
DF We have just printed a supply of the
ia'ese eoluon OF the Constitution of Subordin-
aee DIVISIONS which we offer for sale at 81
Per hunored-postags prepaid. There are
many DIVISIONS working under the old Con-
S'i'ollon' winch contains many articles that
nave Deen repealed, and others that have been
materially changed and modified. It is i'm
portant all should conform their actions to
the present law, and hence we have prepar-
ed ourselves to supply Divisions with the
latest edition. Send on and get Is, so or
100 copies. IF
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Of - LIE man who never laughs has one
toothache. VI d chronic
health u,nesS is " test of virtue and good
he n.a. a man begins to turn rascal
full. amazingly thought
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wit6ert Inc jail Of jackson county, N. G. !.
been ssnO rented { prI 80 !. and the second story has
in wb;e eh' - py a daguerreotypist as a room,
80 70 pursue his profession.
w. Bat. Clipper.
we mad heard that our friend Copeland
was IN lmoo' IN jackson, but did not know
ne was SO prOftably employed while in sS'
a0e Vls; We are gladto learn he met
Win a good harvest on his recent visit n h.
lofmer place OF residence. The truth is. hi.
ooLoRFYPEs are the finest specimens Of ..snn'
painting" we have ever seen and g.
receive the finishing touch of - noan
Oh colors, are equal to the finest min;otnna
paintings on ivory. But they don't cost near
so much. near
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LIE ARAToR. The April number was
received last week, bnt too late to be ac-
kno"fedged before this issue. It is worth
the price OF a years subscription. The
holtor wants $500 subscribers and he
ought to have them. Friends of home ag-
~rlculture, send on the names and the mo-
ney. Price sl.O0 a year in advance; adj
dress L. ). Lemay, Raleigh.
The C~ultivator is also to hand.