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BELFORD ACADEMY.

THE Spring Session of this Institution will
commence on the second Monday in January.
TERMS:
Tuition per Session in English Branches, SO 90
in Latin and Greek, Is 90
Board can be had for So per month, including
washing and fuel.
Any person desiring further information will
please address the principal, or DR.. G.. Stills, at
Castalia, N. C.
G. W. ARLINGTON, Principal.
c. E. BENNETT, Assistant.
Dee Is, 1857. lift.
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Cheating the Devil.

Squire H., living in the town of A.,
a man in easy circumstances, with ev-
cry thing enough, in doors and out. In
his yard was a huge pile of wood, sawed
and split, and sufficient in bulk to keep a
dozen families through the winter with
enough more where that come from.
Across the street from Squire A., lived
Mrs. w, a poor widow woman in straight
ened circumstances, with four mouths to
feed aud four little bodies to warm besides
her own.
Squire H., doated on his big wood pile,
and was in the habit of taking a peep at
it through the closed blinds of his window;
before retiring one night be saw a female
hanging around the pile, and opening the
door partially, to get a better view, saw
her stop, pick up a large armful and start
off. She had not proceeded far, how
ever, when she stopped short, and he over
heard the following: 81 cannot steal
the eye of God is upon m )" and down
went the wood, and she walked off a few
steps and stopped again 81 have not a
stick of wood in the house, the weather is
bitter cold, and my poor children are free
zing. The Squire has enough and will
never miss it." So saying, she filled her
arms again with the coveted fuel.
Again she started and again hesitated.
'What steal 2 Il never before did such
a thing, and God forbid / should do il
now! and down went the wood upon the
ground again. But the thought of hel
suffering brood, brought her once more t.
the pile, and filled her arms the third tim,
with wood. Once more she started anC
again turned back will not steal
will trust in God, and if it is His will, wei
perish together So saying she threv
down the wood upon the pile, and tn
Squire saw her enter her dwelling an,
close the door. He retired to bed, bu
slumber was slow in visiting his eyelids.-
He thought Of the poor widow and be
suffering children, and perhaps when b
slept he dreamed Of them.
Early the next forenoon, widow W. W:
surprised to see the Squire's four OK team
loaded with wood, haul mp in front of b,
dwelling and the Squire pitcl
ing it off.
whats this, Squire HIP said the a
tonished and half frightened woman,
didn't order that wood, and God knows
cant pay for it,
It's yours, and all paid for, Ma'am
sung out the Squire, Juggling away at
big log,-'You cheated the devil Ia
night
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1858-02-03
VALUABLE BOOKS.

URTON'S Anatomy of Melancholy, a new
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numerous classical extracts, from the London edi
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Life of Martin Luther, the German Reformer,
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Taylor's tati>tics Of Coal, I'd edition, revised
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Gregg's Commerc Of the Prairies, 2 vols. l2mo
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Hahn's Hebrew Bible, 4th edition, improved,
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This work is pronounced, by Prof. MClintock
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Walkers Manly Exercises, containing Rowing.
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The Koran, translated into English from the
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Mrs. S. c. Halls Sketches of Irish Character.
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The Prose Works of John Milton, with a Bio
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The works of Michael de Montaigne. eompri
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LANDSCAPE GARDENING.

NXIM. Fl. HAMILTON, having completed the
w improvement of the Capitol Square, Ra-
leigh, is now ready to make contracts for the inn
provement of Private or Public Grounds, in any
part of the State. Plans, drawings. and estimates
given on application. Fruit and namen trees
for sale; Greenhouse Plants, Roses and Strawber-
~, OF the following kinds being the best in cult
vatlon' and ready for planting Burs, New, Pine,
Moyamensing, Mac Evoys Superb. and Long.
worth's Prolific. The above varieties 25c. Der doz'.
or one dollar per hundred. All letters addressed
WIN. 81. HAMILTON, Florist, Raleigh, N. c., will
be promptly attended to.
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RoXBoRoUGH FEMALE SEMINARY.

MISS S. A. BRENT, Joint Principals
THIS School commences its first session Wed.
nesday, the 9th of January, 1858, and closes the
FIRST Wednesday in July. Board, eight dollars per
month. Tuition in primary classes from 81 so to
10, higher English classes from IL to is dollars
French and Latin each 5 dollars, Music on Piano.
20 dollars per session. Ornamental expenses So
cents. Pupils received at any time and charged
from the date of entrance.
For particulars, address the principals.
Dee. 14th, 1857. I7..,sn
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1leSieaI.
AN INFALLIBLE
CURE FOR THE PILES.

@
FOR THE PILES.
HAvING been afflicted for % years with this
terrifying disease, and finding no relief we
finally discovered a
VEGETABLE OINTMENT,
which we believe is unparalleled in its efficacy
Having cured ourself and hundreds Of others,
Certificates of which can be produced if necessary
we n3w offer this remedy to the public, as the most
e~fectual and speedy cure, ever discovered and
being anxious to place this Ointment in the reach
of all, we have reduced the price to 81. ANY
person sending US 81, and 9 certs in postage
stamps, will receive a box anywhere in the State.
As there are many quock nostrum8 now in cir
~culation, we feel a delicacy in placing this Card
before the public but knoeing its C0ratire Poo-
ers. we hesitate not in publishing it for the benefit
of those afflicted. The ingredients of this Oint-
ment are purely vegetable, and one Box, if used
according to directions, will effect a cure.
Address BROWN & SAVAGE,
48-tf. Raleigh. N. G.
Also for sale nv PFscUD 81 GATLING.
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BOARD AT COLERAIN.

GONE six or eight Young Ladies can be accom-
~ modated With Board, in the family of the
at Coierain; Berthe county, n. c., con-
venient to a good Female School. Terms SIS per
month-washing, lights and fuel included.
Apply to H. L. WARD,
Colerain, n. G.
Nov. Is, 1857. I3-tas3
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RaIeigh, April Y, 1857. "a
SWANS JUSTICE-REVISED.

NORTH CAROLINA MAGISTRATE. A
Il practical guide 10 the avs Of the State, and
the de isions of the Supreme Court, defining the
duties and jurisdiction of Justices of the Peace
under the revised code of 1876, together with
full Instructions and numerous forms and prece-
dents, BY EDWARD CANTWELL, ESQ, Ii. B.
Counsellor at Law, One vol. Syo., containing
nearly 600 pages, handsomely printed on good
paper, and well bound, in law binding. Price So
SO. Postage 36 cents. Published and for sale by
II. d. TURNER,
At the North Caroline Bookstore
Raleigh, N. c., September, 1857.
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LARGER AND MORE VARIED,

than any they have before presented.
Having been engaged over THIRTY YEARS
in this branch of business, and combining with
their experience, the advantages gained by large
purchases, and cash payments, they feel confident
in saying that no house in the country possesses
eq 4al facilities for giving purchasers entire salts
faction, both in prices and assortment.
No effort will be spared on their part to merit
the same confidence with new customers, that they
enjoy from those who have known them for years,
and to convince them that to retain their custom,
they must protect their interests. All orders en-
trusted to them will b carefully and promptly exc
cuted, and catalogues of their stock furnished upon
application.
The articles named below comprise a portion OF
their assortment, and will be sold by the package
or IN lots to suit purchasers, viz:
Combs, Buttons, Brushes, Threads, Tapes. Bin
dings, Sewing Silks. Suspenders, Elastics, W atch
Guards, Writing Papers, Envelopes. Steel Pens,
Pen Holders, Stationary articles, Pocket Books.
Purses, Porte-monies, Laces, Fans, Beads, Neck.
laces, Snuff and Tobacco Boxes, Pins, Needles
Hooks and Eyes, Guns, Rifles, Pistols, Cutlery
Jewelry, Watches, Percussion Caps, Sporting Ap
paratus, Soaps, Perfumery, Druggists articles, ant
a choice collection of Foreign and American Fan
cy articles. 17-3n
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1858.
TURNER'S NORTH CAROLINA AT.

T4SIs11N al.
MANIAC for 1873, this day published and for sale
Wholesale and Retail, by H. D. TURNER,
n. c. Bookstore.
j. B. LIPPINC0TT 4 CO.,
Philadelphia.
A.. S. BARNES & CO.,
New York.
j. II. FAIRCHILD d CO.,
New York.
Price Sd SO per Hundred and $50 per thousand.
Raleigh, November 4th, 1857. loft
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FIRE INSURANCE.

FIRE INSURANCE.
MCGEE & VILLA S, AGENT
FOR RALEIGH, n. C.
T~REENSBORO' MUTUALINSURANCE CO.
Such has been the care and economy OF the
officers of this Company, that we are free from
debt have made no assessments, and have now
on hand a large capital viz in premium notes
$457, 059 03; in cash $l3, 345 89-making a to-
tai of $40, 504 90 to meet any losses that may
accrue; we therefore have no hesitation in saying
to the public, that there is no safer Company in
the southern country. The most of the Risks in
this Company being in the Western part Of the
Sta te, where the danger from fire is much less.
OFFICERS:
JAMES SLOAN, President.
E. W. 0GBURN, Vice President.
C. P. MENDENHALL, Attorney.
PETER ADAMS, Sec. and Treasurer.
W. ]. Mcdonnell,
j. A.. Mebane, Executive Committee.
J. NJ. Garrett,
All communication on business connected with
this off ce, should be addressed to
PETER ADAMS, Secretary.
Greensboro, N O., July q, 1857. 48-tf
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PRESS AND TYPE FOR SALE

"A LII the materials for a large Newspaper and
IA Job Printing establishment are offered for
sale, AT VERY Low PRICES. The Press and most of
the Type are nearly new, and will be sold at a
bargain. If two or more persons wish to purcb-
ase separate portions of the material, they caa be
accommodated.
For further particulars, reference is made to tho
Editor of the Spirit of the Age, whom the Adyer-
User has authorised to dispose of the Fixtures.
Raleigh. March g, 1857. 2e-tf
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e.. %.
Mlntantae.
JOHN W. WIGGINS,
SUCCESSOR TO BROWN d VIRGINS,
No. 46, Fayetteville Street

his sincere thanks to those who
have patronized him heretofore, and respectfully
sollcits acontinuance of their favors, feeling as
sured that he will be able to offer greater induce
ments IN the future than he has in the past. Hav-
ing on hand a large stock of ALL KINDS OF
DRY GOODS, and wishing to make room for an
extensive supply of Spring Goods, we viii sell his
present stock at GREATLY REDUCED PRICES.
Inose wishing to purchase will consult their own
interest by calling on the subscriber before ur-
enasing elsewhere, as he is determined to please,
0e.a In respect to price and the quality of his
oooos' j. W. WIGGINS,
January 20, 1858. Oft
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WINDOW Glass, Pertumery,
Fancy articles, Tobacco,
Cigars, Etc, Etc,
To be found in the State. Below we mention a
few of the leading articles in our Line.
Allspice, Cinnamon, Gloves. Mace, Nutmegs,
Ginger, Pepper, Alum, Alcohol Burning Fluid,
Camphene, Blue Mass Bluestone, Borax, Brim-
stone, Calomel, Copperas, Cochineal, Logwood,
Ext. Logwood, Rep Woo, Red Sanders, Nader,
Fustic, Oil Vitr"l, Solution Tin, Cream Tartar,
Epson Salts, Gum Arabic, ~Assafetida, Opium,
Camphor, Myrrh, Glue, Indigo, Blueing, Starch,
Mustard, Backing, Castor Oil, Sweet Oil, Lin
seed Oil, Solar Oil, Train Oil, Window Glass,
Putty, James River pure White Lead, Lewis do.
Manhattan do, Dry and in Oil, Red Lead. Lith-
arge, Colors and Varnishes of all kinds, Quinine,
CASTLE Soap, Sup. Carb. Soda, Sal. So la, Salratus,
Seidlitz Powders, Soda Powders, Horse Powders,
Snuff, Combs, Hair Brushes, Hair Oils, Pomades,
Gaps, Colognes, Extracts for the Handkerchief
and Fancy Articles Of all kinds, Ayers Cherry
Pectoral, Ayers Pills, Brandreth's pills, Beck
with's Pills, Wrights Pills, MUSTANG Liniment,
Carriers Spanish Mixture, Rossers Oil of Bay
Leaves, Woods Hair Restorative, Lyons Kath-
airsn, Barry's Tricopherous, Sands, Bulls and
and Townsend's Sarsaparilla, Holloway's Worm
CONNECTIONS, Vermifuges, and all other Patent
Medicines usually sold, at manufacturers prices.
Having superior advantages, (bclng extensive
Dealers we are offering very great Inducements to
Merchants, Physicians, and the puLlc G enerally
to buy their supplies of US and we hope to re,
ceive a large increase of patronage.
: PESCUD d CALLING,
, Wholesale rnd Retail Dru ggists
Oct. 81. s. Raleigh, N.
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FANCY GOODS.
105 & 10Y AMBER STREET AND 80 & 81 READR
STREETS, NEW YORK.
-ANH-AD1 y AOANs
CARY, HOWARD & SANGER.

HAVE removed to their NEW STORE where
I'LL they invite the attention of CASH AND
FIRST CLASS, time buyers, to their rich stock Of
rondS vvbSnb &c
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HHILL & N0RFLEET.
GENERAL
Commission and Forwarding Merchants,
OFFICE sHocKoE
RICHMOND VA.
WILL give strict personal attention t, the sale
OF all kinds of country produce, also to forwarding
manufactured tobacco and all other packages
consigned to them for trans shipment. Grain
Bags will be furnished customers with promptness
on receipt of their orders, our rent being the same
charged by r. Road Cos, &c per bag for a single
trip.
richmond, January list 1858. Icy
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Jan. 1853
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FALL DRUG TRADE. 1857.

VIZ E invite the attention of Wholesale and Re-
w tail Dealers, to one of the largest and
most complete stocks of
Medicines, Paints, OILS, Dye. Stufs,
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1858-07-16
DWELLING HOUSE.

STABLE, &c, thereon erected.
AI.SO-Three tracts of fine limestone land, wcit
set with timber, containing hundred acres in
each tract, situate in MorrisoH's Cove, South Wood
berry Township, Bedford Co., adjoining lands of
JOHN X. Teettr and others
ALS0-Two tracts OF iimbpi land: situate in the
Stilwcter District, Minnesota, containing respect
lively 100 and l2O acre.
ALSO-0nc trSct of white pine timber land,
containing 9eo acres, situate ON the line Of the
Pittsburg and Coanellsyile Railroad in Allegheny
township. Somerset County, eighteen miles west of
GFsinbcrland, having thereon erected urge DKel-
ling House, Iirge INK Baru, Saw-Mill, &c.
ALSO-A number of tracts OF timber lands, in
Bedford and Fulton Counties.
AI.SO-SeYeral tracts OF iron ore and coal lands
In Bedford County, the line of the Huntington
aud Broad;op Railroad
Terms easy. Apply to
W.P. sCHELL
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1858-07-16
Notice Of Inquisition.

U7HEREAS Michael Putt, late OF Liberty
Wv Township, Bedford County, died, seized of
the following real est ltc, VIZ: Two trAc.s of an6
situate in Liberty Township, aforesaid, one thereof
the mansion trtct containing hundred and
thirty-seven acres and allowance, with dwelling
house, barn. grist mill, mill, and other inn
provements thereon erected, adjoining lands of
Henry Putt - RockleE and others. One 9TH
tract, adjoining the above, containing ton acres
with tenant house and stable demonstrating a
widow named Elizdbcth, and issue ten children, TO
wit:
Jacob, since dead, having conveyed his share to
the petitioner Samuel, residing in Illinois, Catha-
rine. interlnarrietF with William Figart, tie petit
tioner, William Putt, Elizabeth, ints7narried with
Henry Savits. Mary, iHtermsrred with George
Russell, Joseph Putt, RosiHna, internsarried with
David RIssc1F 5ssrah and Susan Putt, the last
named vet inser minority.
Notice is therefore given, that IN pursuance OF a
writ Of partition valuation 10 me dir cted / will
proceed to hold an inquisitionor valuation on the
said premises. on "Wednesday, the 4th day Of Aa-
gust, 1858.
WM s. FLUKE,
Sheriff.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1858-07-16
4 W0MiN BRUTlLLy WHIPPED BIZ
A PRIEST.

There is much excitement in Delaware coun-
ty, Pa, in consequence Of the beating of a
woman, named Joanna Conner, by Roman
Catholic Priest. Says the Media .fmeyicqn
''Her oath before Justice of the Peace was,
that the priest rode up TO the house while her
husband was absent, came in, ordered her to
kncel, aud then numerically whipped her with
a whip made of twisted wire tone said to be
used BY him in Furnishing refractory Catholics, J
over the arms aud shoulders. This she coald
not stand, anI ran out upon the piazza crying
aud Screaming. He followed drove her back
again, made her kneel, and again whipped her
wits this horrid instrument of torture. Aud
iu concluding to add to bis already iuhuman
conduct, directed her to bathe herself with salt
and water, (which would have produced the
most exerutiating agony,l aud to say nothing
about the affair. She then proceeded to the
house of Enos l.. Baker, but few yards off,
tfor whose family her sister works,) showed
Mrs. B. the marks of her whipping, which lald
in thick black welts across her arms aud back,
as thick as ones thumb With the blood here asd
there oozing through the laoerated skin, aud
related to them substantially as above.
They directed her to the house of Squito
Baldwin, whittier she Immediately repaired, in
spite of the protestations of her sister, who su-
perstitionsly believed that dark evils would come
upon them for daring to oppose priest. She
asked Mr.. Baldwin if there was any law to
protect a woman from priest in this country.
lie told her there was. She then made oath
of the facts, and procured States warrant
Tor the priests arrest. The Squire remarked
that be was very particular in questioning her
as to the facts Of ibe case, as he considered it
an extraordinary ode, aud wished to have no
doubt about it. She also remarkedlo 10 him that
this was not the first or the only whipping ha
had been guilty OF; that be had fogged wo-
man IN the neighborhood With wire whip sim
ilar to the one which he used on her. We
think 1t vas for marrying man named Coppock
or Proctor, ProtestaDs-which constituted
hcnious offence, even in this country where
every one should have their free choice. She
said that he whipped her SO severely, that she
~ I'd to her bed three weeks almost at
tn nj death The affair was Lushed
up, ana probability would no; have been
d'saiged bd<for this last offence. 1t is stated
further, that1 is nothing uncommon for him
TO whip men, 'omen aud children, whenever
Shey dispiease km."
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1858-07-16
From the LeaUeauorfh Ledger, July /.
THE ACQuITTiL OF GEN. LINE.

The argument in the examin ition of General
James II. Lane closed yesterday evening, and
:he case was then submitted 10 the magistrates
They adjnurued the court until 10 clock A.
NJ, yesterday, when they would announce their
decision. At the designated hour it was dis
covered that the magistrates had not agreed,
aud further rostponemcpt occurred. At
noon there WAS still no decision. Two O'clock
came, aud there was sill none. The runlor
spread that the magistrates were unable to
agree; that no two of them coinciicd in opinion,
aud the rumor was generally credited; but at
half-past four o'clock il was announced that
they ha+l at last agreed, aud were about to
render decision. a crowd straightway gath
cred at the magistrates Office, filing it to re-
pletion, an | leaving scores outside, anxious,
but unable, to gain admission. The prisoner,
General Lane, attended by one Of his counsel
was on hand Then followed
The DECISION OF TIE GoURT-To this ef-
feet In making out 4 ease against the defen-
dant, it was necessary, first, to prove that a
murder had been committe1, ami, secendlY,
to establish the first. The court were uuani-
mously of the opinion dat no murder had been
committed ana, as the Territory having fall
charge contained in this afhdevit, the dcten-
cant, General Lane, was accordingly diSeharg-
ed.
This announcement caused loud and general
stamping of feet among the crowd, and other
demons'r. tions Of approval, which lasted until
checked by the court.
General Lane rose and said that he felt it
due, and he demanded it a right TO himself
and family, to be allowed to enter into reeog-
niz1nce for his appea. ance at the u. ). District
Court, in The eveut of an indictment by the
grand jury to answer any charge connected
with tho l.emiciGe that might be preferred
against him. Their honors were iree-State
men, and this fact, however unjustly, woull be
ulledged TO have Influenced his aequitta He
desired TO be nied BY pro-slavery judge aud
apro- slavery jury; and lie, therefore, hoped
the court would accept his reeesnizaace.
The court declined aceeding 10 his request,
owing to doubs as to their power so to do af
tor tneir decision.
Gen. Lane then retired, and was warmly re-
ceved by his friends outside.
The decision, though generally expected, is
not universally approved. Col. 5. w Ed
ridge denounees it bitterly. He told Justice
l4add, just after the derision, that if he [Eld-
Iidgcl was ever brought before him, aud con
victed of any crime, he would shoot him as
rue as fate.
There is nothing in this decision 10 prevent
the grand jury indicting Lane, if 50 disposed.
BY express statutary provision, the eveidence.
together with the DECISION, must be submitted
to them by the ckfk OF the District Cont
The examination having been 50 full, and wiriral
50 fair, it is very doubtful whether the grand
jury will ever cause another proceeding, on the
saule charge, TO be Instituted.