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NEW BOOKS.

Fl STAR CLOUDY A. S. Roe, Author of
I've been thinking 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. Smucker.
AUTUMNAL LEAVES-being Tales & Sketch.
es in Prose and Verse-by L Nina Child.
GRASSES AND FORAGE PLANTS-A prac
teal Treatise on Grapes and Forage plants, com
prising the Natural History. Nutritive value, meth
cd of cultivating and curing, and the manage men
of Grass Seeds-by Charles L. Flent, A. u.
Gray's First Lessons in Botany.
Also a New Edition of Gray's Manual of Bota
ny for Colleges, DC.
RELIGIOUS TRUTHS-Illustrated from Sci
ence. by DR.. Hitchcock.
The Bible in the Wcrkshop-by Rev. John W
Mears.
Also the Religion of Geology by DR.. Hitchcock
Books recently published worth ReadingJ--Lit
erary Criticism, by Horace Beeny Wallace.
Art Scenery in Europe, and other Papers, b.
Horace Benny Wallace.
Violet or the Cross and the Crown, by Mis-
Mcintosh.
Chesterfeld's Letters to his Son, New Edition
John Halifax, Gentleman.
North Carolina Geological Survey, by Profess
Emmons, being the Report of the Geological III
vey Of the Midland counties.
Price So. Postage when sent by mail 81 c. nts.
For sale by w l.. POMEROY.
Raleigh, April 7 1857.
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M[isteuaneous
The North-Carolina Statist and Magazine
of Useful Information.

TNHE Undersigned proposes to Publish in the
Il City of Raleigh. a semi annual JOURNAL, of the
above title, devoted exclusively to the dissemina-
ton of STATISTICAL IMPORTATION.
The want of such a Journal is felt by every in
~telligent citizen, who desires to become at all ac-
quainted with the resources of the State, our pres
ent condition. future prospects, &C., and by none
so much as our Legislators.
That we have no regular system of statistics,
cannot be attributed to any want of MATERIAL
There are large amounts of valuable and interes-
ting information scattered through our Legislative
and Executive Documents and Records, which, in
their present situation, for practical purposes, might
as well be III the Chinese language. Besides what
our Legislative archives contain, our newspapers
often publish valuable statistical information,
which is either lost, or if preserved by a very few,
is so inconvenient to find when wanted, that the
facts are soon forgotten. The same may be said ofthe
Reports and Statements from time to time made
by our incorporated companies, and others enga-
ged in Manufactures, Mines, Commerce, &c.
To collect these various items Of information,
and give them to the public in a shape easy of re-
ference and for perpetual preservation, as well as
t. gather from all available resources, every thing
bearing directly or indirectly on our wealth, pros
Iperity and industry, is the design of the Journal
now offered for public patronage.
So far as the plan for conducting the same has
been matured, the pages of the STATIST will be
devoted to the arrangement of such tables relating
to our Population, Agriculture, Commerce, Educa-
UOnJ fuOlc improvements, manuIdcIuTeSI HlSuo-
ries, Mines, and Social Statistics generally, as will
present their condition, and our progress in each.
1t is also designed to contain the Reports (con-
densed) of the public Treasurer, Commissioners of
g the Sinking Fund, Superintendent of common
" Schools, and all other State Officers and Boards
as also, Statements and Reports of the condition
q and progress Of the various Railroad and Naviga-
ton Companies.
The Statist will be put to press as soon as a suf.
fcient number of irresponsible names are obtained
o to pay the expenses of publication. The numbers
will contain each, not less than 15O pages, or more
- to which will be prefxed a full and complete
ne index.
TERMs:- Three Dollars per annum-OneD oHa'
~ and fifty cents for sic months; payable when thu
~ first number is ready for publication, which fac
=. will be duly announced in the public newspapers
OF re- Those persons intending to patronize tn
a Journal, will send their names to the undersign
ed without delay, as it is desirable to issue tn
first number as soon as possible.
m, QUENT. BUSBEE.
Raleigh, N. c., Jan. 1, 1858. 4
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Mr.. EDITOR In your paper of the Goth,
I soc n problem, in which I. B. NJ. desires
some one to figure out the solution and send
back to the Age. l have done so to the best
OF nv ability, and have obtained the word
(" Alabama,b as the result Of my calculation.
And in addition / would send the following
Enigma FOR him or some one else to answer.
/ am composed Of 10 letters.
MY J., 10, 3. is one Of the numerals.
My o., 7, 6, is an organ Of the body.
My 3, s., 7, l, is a common article of food.
Ny 4, 10. l, s, 6, is one of the Apostles.
Ny 6, 7, l, is q small animal.
My T., 8, l, is q pattern Of industry.
Ny 8, 2. l, is a kind Of snare.
My o, 7, 8, is n mode Of conveyance.
Ny whole is an enterprise of uncommon
interest. 4. B. X.
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Believing that the wants and taste of every com
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booksellers in adjacent towns and country Mer-
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Colleges, Schools and Teachers will be supplied
at Northern prices.
BY special arrangements with the p~rincipa.
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any or all Of their publications at their prices.
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Snsurantes.

NORTH CAROLINA MUTUAL LIFE INSU-
IN RANCE COMPANY, Office Raleigh, N. G.
This Company insures the lives Of individuals
for one year, a term of years, or for life, on the
Mutual Principle, the assured for life participating
in the profits of the Company. For policies grant
ed for the whole term of life, when the premi-
um therefor amounts to $50, a note may be given
for one half the amount of the premium bearing
interest at 6 per cent without guaranty.
The prompt manner in which all losses have
been paid by this Company, together with the low
rates of premium, present great inducements to
such as are disposed TO insure.
Slaves are insured for a term of from one to five
! years, for two-thirds their value.
All losses are paid within 80 days after ~satisfac-
tory proof is presented.
DIRECTORS.
Charles E. Johnson. VIM. H.Jones,
VIM. ". Holden, VIM. D. Cooke,
Jno. g. Williams, H. w. Hustled,
Quinton Bushee, P. +. Pescud,
VIM. H. Mckee, K. P. Battle,
Charles B. Root, ID. u. Fowle,
R. Fl. Battle,
OFFICERS.
DR.. Charles E. Johnson, President;
W. w. Holden, Vice President,
R. H. Battle, Secretary,
VIM. II. Jones, Treasurer,
H. w. Hustled, Attorney,
VIM. r. Mckee, Medical Examiner.
Q. Busbee,
C.E. johnson, NJ. D., Medical
W. II. Mckee, M. D., Board of
. R. B. Haywood, NJ. D., Consultation.
For further information, the public are referred
to the pamphlets, and forms of proposal, which
may be obtained at the Office of the Company, or
any of its Agencies.
Communication should be addressed, postpaid
r to r. H. BATTLE, Secretary.
Raleigh, September "a, 1857.
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NOTICE.

TN August, 1857, my wife Nancy Holleman, near
/ New Hill, Wake county, N. C. quit my bed and
board without provecation, or my consent, and I
do hereby forwarn any and all persons from ira
ding with her in any way whatever on my credit,
as / will not be responsible for any of her con-
tracts, and further l do hereby forwarn any and
all persons from harboring the said Nancy Holle-
man, or furnishing her with bed or board, under
the penalty of the law in that case made and
provided, as 1 am fully determined to enforce the
law against any and all persons who may violate
the same, after the date of this advertisement.
JONATHAN HOLLEMAN.
Wake county, Jan. %, 1858. 22-3t
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gtbools.
RUTHERFORD
Male and Female Academies,

MILL open the exercises of the next session,
w on the lst Monday of February, and close
on the last Saturday of june, 1858. This Insti-
tuition is located IL miles East from Morganton,
Burke county; in a remarkably healthful region !;
surrounded by a pious aid industrious people /;
freed from the common temptations to vice and
furnished with Chemical and Philosophical Appa-
ratus for Illustrations.
The services of a competent Female Teacher
will be secured. Rev. r. L. ALTERNATELY, Prin-
cipal and Teacher of Natural Sciences. Mr.. J.. n.
BIARD, formerly of "New Institute in charge OF
the Classical and Mathematical departments. The
stricest moral discipline viii be exercised, while
every thing tending to Denominationalism win be
carefully avoided. Students prepared for any
College; or graduated for any professional pnr
poses here. Wg- Students allowed to enter a
any time, out no deduction from charge from en-
trance to close. except in cases of protraetsd sick
ness. ~@
Board in respectable families, at from S. to S
per month. Tuition ranges from 81 to is pe
session.
For particulars address the Principal, Happ
Home, Burke county, N. C.
D. P. JOHNSON, Proprietor.
noanr.Io. . 4oBz *
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FOR ONLY 81.

ON the receipt of 81, will be mailed to any per-
" son a recipe of a remedy for Horses, while
suffering with Bolts or Grubs, which was never
known to fail to give ease in their greatest agony,
if given in time. Many valuable horses have been
saved from an untimely death by this remedy, and
if given as advised, and it fails, the money will be
refunded. No person who has a horse should be
without this recipe. Other remedies will be added,
which will be conducive to health and thrift. and a
great preventive of distemper, which horses are
subject to-. Address R. M. BROWN, the P. M. of
New Hill P. o., Wake county, N. G.
March 2, 1857. 51-3m
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LANDSCAPE

XXTM. II. HAMILTON, having completed the
w improvement of the Capitol Square, Ra-
leigh, is now ready to make contracts for the i'm
provement of Private or Public Grounds, in any
part of the State. Plans, drawings and estimates
given On application. Fruit and trees
for sale Greenhouse Plants, Roses and Strawber-
ry;on !" anS rS.nx en- nlan,;nn Pnrs OT Nh u p a,'a
Moyamensing, Mac Evoys Superb, and Long.
worth's Prolific. The above varieties 25c. per doz.,
or one dollar per hundred. All letters addressed
WIN. H. HAMILTON, Florist, Raleigh, N. c., will
be promptly attended to.
Rslsigh, Sept. Soth, 1887. sly
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4utt's Gurntr,
For the Spirit Of the Age.

For the Spirit Of the Age
SHADOWS.
Shadows how oft they hover Ger me-
Dark rs night. 800
Hiding all that's joyous and bright
From my sight.
Yes, dark and gloomy foreoooihsS
OF some woe,
OF some deep, blighting, hidden grief,
shall know.
OH the,e shadows they make ma feel
Desolate.
All | thew come, / feel them Ger me,
IT'S my my fatsl
Beloved! 'twere wrong, TO wish thee here,
Prom above,
Yet ! could bravely meet them
With thy love.
Desolate and lonely is my lot
Here below
Yet onward through LIES uneven way.
Still / 90.
Did not at last the angel Hope,
Point above.
Here shadows would, hanging Ger me,
My ruin prove.
WILL: WAMPUM.
Camden, N. O., Jan. 1858.
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Read Read the following:

We the undersigned b ave used and known used,
the Receipt advertised Robt. M. Brown, Esq,
for the cure of Bots or Grubs in horses. and con-
slider it the best REM dy known, for that disease.
Indeed, we have never known it fail giving relief
in the worry first instance, even when horses were
suffering the severest seony. And the remedy is
quick and efectual. For the benefit of every
body, and especially for the benefit of that noble
animal-tbe Horse-werecommend all to procure
this valuable Receipt. We have known Mr.. K.
M. Browns remedy to be used In hundreds of in
sta nces, and never without effect. In some cases
it has accomplished astonishing cures
j. L. BENNETT, T. B. HOLLEMAN,
P. R. JONES, JOHN BENNETT,
EDWIN HOLLEMAN.
Wake eouny. N. G., Sent, 1857.
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YORK COLLEGIATE INSTITUTE.

REV. PRoF. BRANTLEY YORK, PRESIDENT,
Moral and Mental Science, Elocution, Eng
Iish and Literature.
w. r. GAULTNEY, Ancient Languages.
JOHN E. KLEIN, Mathematics.
RICHARD W. YORK Modern Languages.
THE Fifth Session of this Institution will com
menee on Thursday the 2lst Of January, 1858,
and continue Ten months without vacation. Stu.
dents, however, will be received for a half term,
or at any time during the session, being charged
from the time of entering.
With regard to the modes of instruction, adop-
ted in this Institution, it is enough to say that
Prof. York's Improved system is fully carried ut,
and the surest test of its excellency and efficiency
is, that the most ~sanguine expectation of all no
have tried it, has been fully realized.
Such students as desire it, can be prepared for
any class in College, and those who may wish to
prepare for teaching Common Schools, will have
ample opportunity for doing so by entering the
Normal Department. Every possible attention is
given to the moral as well as the mental training
of the pupils.
For a session of Ten months, $I25 ,oal coper
every item of expense. except text books. and for a
hGy term, $62,50. The money, for half the ex-
penses, must be deposited with some member oil
the Faculty on entering school, the other to be
paid at the close of the session.
York Collegiate Institute is located in Western
North Carolina, Alexander county, As miles from
Salisbury, 20 miles north of Statesyille, and six
miles east of Taylorsville. 1t is surrounded by a
fine Mountain scenery, and, in its immediate vi.
cinity, is an excellent White Sulphur Spring
winch is well calculated to improve the health O
inyalids and the water, with which the institu
ton is supplied, is not surpassed by any. stu
dents coming here by the N. C. r. r. can leay,
the cars at Salisbury, and take the stage to States
vile on every Monday, Wednesday and Friday
where they will be met by Mr.. L. D. Bagwell'
Hack, on any of the above named days. excep
Mondays. Several students coming together, can
by informing Mr.. BagWel of tn .ir arrival befor
hand, procure seats at reduced prices, though MI
Bagwelps charges from StatesVille to the Institu
ton, are very moderate.
@- For particulars address the President Q
the Institution. FL. L. SMITH,
Chairmen of the Board of Trustees.
Decsmbsr 9th, 1857. 1e-6r
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PARLOR AND CHURCH ORGANS.
PIANOS & MELODEONS.

TINE subscriber furnishes lower than they can
be procured of any dealer in America, The
celebrated Alexandra Church and Parlor Organs.
Princes, Manning's, Mason & Hamlins, do. and
all other American make Of Harmonious and Me-
lodeons. Chickering's, Nunn's & Clark's; Gilberts,
Boardman & Gray's Worcester's, Stoddarts, Gates,
and all other prominent manufacturers make of
Pianos. Harps, Guitars, Victims, Stools, Covers,
instruction books, and Music at Wholesale or Re-
tail. Churches, Schools, and Ministers supplied
at q large discount. Every instrument guaran-
teed. Circulars and Prices sent free.
Address j. M. EDNEY,
Sc John Street,
New York.
Sept. 10th, 1857. 15-1y. cow
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LENOIR COLLEGIA TIE INSTITUTE
Male and Female,
DUN b d 1855

FOUND Ed 1855.
THE Sping session opens the 9th of January,
and clos es the first Thursday in June.
Whether an institution of learning can live in
Eastern Carolina, is no longer problematical. Let
the doubtful come and see for themselves. Seve-
raj new Boarding Houses are being opened, that
all may be accommodated. Our courses of instruc-
ton are extensive, and we intend to make our
scholarship thorough. Convenience, cheapness,
and health. are additional inducements to patrons.
For catalogues, containing ample information, ap-
ply to L.. BRANSON, A. B., Principal,
Lenoir Institute,
Lenoir county, " c.
ina. Z, 1858. l-3m.
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FORM ROCK

TENHE 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,
Sherifs, &C., calculated for the use of the citi-
zens OF North Carolina, and made conforma bic to
law. Complied by a member of the bar. Prico
81. For sale by II. d. TURNER.
Ii. I. will send the above work by mail, pos
tage free, upon the receipt of 81.
Raleigh, 1857. 90
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PRESS AND TYPE FOR SALE.
Sept. 10th, 1857.

A Ii 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 win be sold at q
bargain. If 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 Q, 1857. 2a-tf
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December 3, 1857.
CATAWBA COLLEGE,. NEWTUN. h. u.


THE next session ~ MINER on tho Bird
Monday of January, and continue twenty weeks.
The course of instruction will extend from a
Primary Department, midway through a college
course; embracing thorough instruction in com
mon Engl SD studies, with especial attention to
the study of English Language-its original de-
velopment and laws, a scientific and full prepara-
tory course, the higher Mathematics, College
Classics, French, German and Anglo Saxon.
During the next session, a course of twenty
lectures, with experiments, will be delivered up
on Natural Philosophy, with occasional lectures
upon comparative Philology and kindred sub
iects. No effort will be spared to make this the
best institution of its class.
Tuition.
Primary Department. .........-.""....$ 90
Common English branches,....8 90 to IL 90
Preparatory and Scien tiic, ..............l3 90
College Glasses, w
Board, rooms, books, &C., can be obtained on
reasonable terms.
For further particulars address the subscriber
C. W. SMYTHE.
Dec. oath, 1857. 19-3u
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The Grapery

1t is of the utmost Importance that allgrape
vines Except the ScuppernOng) should be
pruned annually, in accordance with the
foreshortening or cutting back principle,
in order that the vine in after years may as
sumo more Of the stocky character of a tree
than a vine. In order to effect this thing, the
vines that were planted last season should
have been cut back during the months of
October or November, or the first half of
January, to two buds. We would still prune
if it can be done Immediately, as there will
not be much danger of the vines bleeding,
if spring has not actually set in. Those
planted two years should be cut back to four
buds. Those planted three years should be
cut back to six buds, and when they COM
mence growing, pinch back all but three
branches. Daring the growing season train
the top or center vine perpendicularly, and
the other two horizontally, At the close o
the fourth year, cut back the three branche.
to two buds each when they start to grow ii
the spring, pinch back or rub off the loves
bud on each prong of the vine train then
as directed for third year. The vines, if the
have been planted in a deep rich mould, wi
be large enough to train to a t~rellis, whic
should be formed by planting hewn or save
posts of durable timber eight feet apart an
!. eight feet high, with No. 2 wire placed hor
/ zontally upon the face of the posts ten incl
: apart. The wire may be fastened to Il
posts by small staples. or it may be wrapp,
e round the projecting heads of twelve penn
e nails that have been previously driven in
the posts for the purpose. The wire shou
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m

Answer to the Problem, in the Age Of
January 2i-' ALABAMA" At least a half
dozen persons have sent us the same answer
RI0HT.
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MISS M'ss s. /: p ,: B BRENT, Joint Principals
TIL School commences its first session We'd
nesday, the 9th of January, 1853, 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 rs dollars.
French and Latin each 5 d liars, Music on Piano,
20 dollars per session. Ornamental expenses 50
cents. Pupils received at any time and charged
from the date of entrance.
For particulars, address the principals.
Dee. l4th, 1857. 17...6n
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FIRE INSURANCE.

NJ & VILLA NJ S A AGENTS.,
FOR RALEIGH, N. c.
GREENSBORO MUTUAL INSURANCE 60.
NJ 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
O59 O3 in cash $l3, 345 89-making a to-
tai of $470, 504 90 to meet any losses that may
accrue; we t.. erefore 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 ire is much less.
OFFICERS:
JAMES SLOAN, President.
E. W. OGBURN, Vice President.
G. p. MENDENHALL, Attorney.
PETER ADAMS, Sec. and Treasurer.
w. j. Mcdonnell,
J. A. Mebane, Executive Committee.
J. NJ. Garrett,
All comma n~ication on business connected with
this Office, should be addressed to
PETER ADAMS, Secretary.
Greensboro, N. c., July 81, 1857. 4S-tf
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Raleigh. April 20, 1857. "a
SWANS JUSTICE-REVISED

! sAHE NORTH CAROLINA MAGISTRATE.
Z practical guide TO the Jaws of the State, and
the de -isions of the Supreme Court, defining thu
duties and jurisdiction of Justices of the Peace
under the revised code Of 1885,, together with
full instructions and numerous forms and preee-
dents, BY EDWARD CANTwELL, ESQ. II. p
Counsellor at Law, One vol. Svo., Containing
nearly 500 pages, handsomely printed on good
paper, and well bound, in law binding. Price "a
so. Postage SO cents. Published and for sale hy
II. D. TURNER.
At the North Carolin1 Bookstore
Raleigh, n. c., September. 1857