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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1860-12-06

GI'uE cons,sufy decreasing demand Go TIN. shss.
lrs1 and bress ares, Cnkin agy arifus N 81 fy
s~tifoca eStAi itssang. -p<uing and alt usilsr fbh
Ersip inTeasc ny ia'ilty fur sutfiytag sith thu
pfHnpifuis iQt which iny establishment hat sc,usrcd
rhnr vow al drhiand, tuf TIE above m.ufioOs-l
~arrs. have enEaLssi la tls hisness u,ueh ta,,rr
nNsss.-et ibai, hcfetoasrc avi haze uaar trTuz,sc
neuta ~ buy al iay feral directly r,s the nstsf
Mrtnt.fs ami importers and panhss,d It's ~ :, si-
prv' ei na, licft ard tois Cur chs manufacture II an
sA 60. Asi have IN ayyea bsll the moss sSys-
o. any concern 10 he tanle bines, In n ssss Isn,
I.fgif rpondsig 81 nv ahhty ~ supilE the citrns
~ NirStas Nth 90 Nnrcs IN nv branch IL rsfrs :,
- - afts,iurq'ssitrg trrt1s Hry concern n the
Nfnr t~fntto ne extensive STOCK ~ sa,fcuf y ats
which Keep constantly ON band . iifk cav es.er
~ 80 ~ eHs sini'i ~Aich ,aspS l.,i
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1860-12-06
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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1860-12-06
Only Twenty-Fivo Conty

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''alvs to- 49, ~ u 1firof1f1r n sa-.s s-ir,e
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7 Fresh CoVeling OF Ham

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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1860-12-06

How TO Klss.-Fist grasp with haste.
around the ~nis'. and hug her tight 70 the,
and then she'll say-''do go sway-do, won't
you let me be- Then. oh, what bliss but new
er miss 40 good a chance a. that; then make n
dash, As quick ms fash and-HArriet. bold NV
hat!
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1860-12-06
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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1860-12-06

D'.''E;a as. s, os;,.: s.: spn'P-

Many Sesafkahle q thss, saset,oas hav. as.u
mas ~ tho sitstslis, apsf &c this a.sip. IA ,tips
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osssesnes aissdsts vhh you'd B. ssitys Gsysua iSs
trA-h esFt rss1y has khg isss required ~ a. NJ
srss'iiss q e P~Tle, sui sou1dcni tlal hs III
o. 81 then III that me,fic.ns can a.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1860-12-06

bO-On = winters night, when the moon
shone bright, and the snow was cruste,i DER
with maid As fair, a. seraphs arr. sid from
bail down lower Ers We reached thu place.
uike a horse on n race,D our swim gliding sIed
oAreened and with trssses fair. streaming bAck
on the air. street. Saiiis cent end o-sr send
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1860-12-06

\ Coon RErLT,-An Irish carriae,.,lrivsr
made very happy and Characteristic reply the
Me other day. a gshtleman had replied Ia
Pats Want earriage, sir" by saving NO.
Am able to walk when Fat rejoinsd. MAY
your honor long h. able, bat seldom willing
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PROSPECTUS
THE COURIER.

TENHE UNDERSIGNED WILL COMMENCE. ON
u about the 18th day of January next the public,
ton of Daily and Weekly Paper bearing the above title
in the town of FayettevIiis, n. q.
The Courier will be Democratic in tone and sentiment
and will seek at all times and upon all occasions to guard
vigiIantly the interests of the South.
1t is difficult task at any time understand clearly the
drift of events especially when great crisis is approach
ing For time past have been amiliarznp our.
selves with the idea that at day not far distant we shall
that opinions correct and that were compelled
tn defend ourselves from the invader Ii cannot be denied
although is reished bv in this section that the
breach between the North and the South is daily becoming
wider. Our duty then, true to interests is 10
grid up ourselves fo- the Contest and be prepared for all
evenuaties That it the duly of every do what
lies in his power this awful disaster cheer
fully recognized by all classes.
In conducting the Courier, whatever energy talent
pnsSesS will be directed towards the perpeuity the
Union and equality Of the States and in maintaining those
political principles which have been tested and proven to
be the only mode by which the affairs of country cap
be properly managed.
will be argued. will cnncede TO political opponents the
prerOgatve which claim for myself and will endeavOr
do my duty without giving offence to any one.
The Courier although political paper, will not be
far nlsed by politics 10 neg ect those things which
should claim the attention of public journal will en-
ket reports &c. and to keep my readers advised of every
thing of interest which transpres frnm time to time
The Daily paper will be printed every morning. Sundays
excepted) and handsome type and will contain
twentyour columns of reading matter. Price per
Sc in advance % g.--
ing at 81 per annum in advance Advertisements will be
inserted upon reasonable terms
December 90, 1859. lO8-
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n. C. Six Per Cent. State Bonds.
TREASURY DEPARTMENT, y. c !,
Eahruorv % 1880

TREASURY DEPARTMENT, n. ),
February %. 1860. !
SEALED PROPOSALS WILL BE RECEIVED
- at this Office until 10 o'clock, A. NJ, 25th March
next for the SALE to the highest bidder of S3ooo OF
NORTH Carolina State Bonds issued under An Act author
izng the Public Treasurer sell the Bonds of the State
for certain purposes. "
These bonds sold to pay off debt of the State which
is about maturing -.
The above Bonds will be issued in sums of $1,000, S3nV
$500 S0O each suit purchasers bearing date LIST JAN
uary 1860 with Coupons attached, payable semannua!iy
Those Of 81 900 and $500 will thirty years, and the
SIHn and S2uO Ten years.
The principal and interest will be payable al the Bank o
the Republic in the City of New York, unless where the
party prefers have them payable at The Treasury Of the
State These bonds not subject to taxation for any
purpose 49,.
Successful bidders upon being informed of the accept
ance OF their bids deposit the amount OF their bids to
the credit Of the undersigned IN the Bank aforesaid or in
the Bank Of North Carolina Bank of Cape Fear Raleigh
Parties bidding will please address their letters endorsed
Proposals for " G. Stocks" the undersigned at Ra
leigh n. C.
The right of accepting such bids in whole in part as
may be deemed advantageous TO the State is reserved
The bids will be opened in the presence OF the Govern"
Secretary and Comptroller of State aid the President OF
the Bank of the State
~ D. W. COURTS, Pub. Treas
l6-td,
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NOTICE.-COMMITTED TO JAIL.

A NEGRO MAN, CALLING HIMSELF HENRY
"A HAGEN, was taken up and committed TO the Jail Of
Craven county, Newbern the 2lst January s"9 as
runaway Said bay is well built, stout and likely cop,
nr cuIued compIex:on five feet eight inches high aud
STOUT thirty years Of age. Has mark scar vis-
Bile save one On his right hand. The negro says he was
born and raised in Plymouth that lie has been living near
Wilmington for 10 years past and that he came from
there 10 Newben The boy Hagen claims TO be free but
Oh suspicion thai he ive he has been taken up and
committed TO a; as above meutipned and this notice is
10 call upon the owner forward pay charges and
take him away; if he be Free let one capable ii
establishing the fact forward and do So that he may
be set at liberty.
Co,vLo-o Sit.
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INSURANCE COMPANIES.

NORTH CAROLINA MUTUAL LAFE IN
~ SURANCE COMPANY, Office, Raleigh, n. c This
Company nsures the lives ofndviduas for year, term
OF wears for life the MUTUAL PRINCIPLE, the assured
for life participating in the profits of the Company. For
policies granted for the whole term of life when the pre-
MUM therefor to $780, note may be given for
half the of the premium bearing interest at per
cent without guaranty.
The prompt manner in which all losses have been paid
by this Company together with the low rates of premium,
great inducements to such disposed to in
SLAVES are insured for term of from to five years,
for twO-thirds their value.
All paid within 80 days after satisfactory proof
Is presented.
DIRECTORS.
CHARLES 2. JOHNSON, WIN d. Cooke,
WY W. HOLDEN VIZ. H. JOKES.
Jxo. G. WILLIAMS QUINTES BusBEE,
INV HrsrED, h. p. BATTLE,
WV. II. MChEE, ID. &. owLE.
p. F. PEscuD, f. Ii. BATTLE,
CHARLES T. RoOT.
OFFICERS.
DR. CHARLES f. Johnson, PRESIDENT
WILLIAM w. HOLDEN, lice President.
r. II. BATTLE Secretary,
WILLIAM ii. JOKES Treasurer,
II. W. HUsTED, AtjOSReR
w. II. McKEE, Ktdieot Examiner
Sri Sssst !: Roor, Eoeer,iss Com
W. II Mckee, miHee.
CHARLES f. Johnson, NJ d. Mdieqt
WILLIAM II. McKee, NJ. d. Board Of
RIcnD. b. HAYwooD, NJ ID. Consultation.
For further information the public referred to the
at the Office of the Company, any Gifts Agencies.
Communications should be addressed, post paid, TO
X. Ii. BATTLE .Seers.sry
Raleigh, June. 90
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EDUCATIONAL.
RALEIGH FEMALE SEMINARY,

RALEIGH, N G.
FNlHE SPRING TERN OF 1860 WILL BEGIN THE
IL SECOND THURSDAY in january, and continue
81 weeks. - gu i 80
. FACULTY.: Ff -..- Q,
T. H. BRAME. A. NJ President and Professor of Latin,
Mathematics and Experimental Science. =
Rev. K. T. HELM, Prof nf Moral Philosophy. Ell
Miss A. J. SEARLE, Teacher ofFrench, German and Oil
Painting.
Miss S F. COOK Teacher of Music Grecian and Oriental
Painting, Painting in Water. colors Drawing Leather
Miss -, Teacher of Music and English.
MRs. NJ. A. BRAME, Matrun.
Expenses per 81 Weeks:
, Engl' sh Branches $la 90
Latin Greek French and German each, '.'. 10 90
Music with use of Instrument, % 90
Grecian and Oriental Painting, Painting in Water
Oil Parting Is 90
Embrndery Wax.fruit Leather work. each 90
Lectures and use of Apparatus, ! so
Contingent Expenses, 90
Bonrd Including servants attention and fuel, so 90
Washing and lights from 81 80 to 81 per month
Pupils received any time. and charged from time of
till end of term. Deductions made only for pro-
tracted sickness.
ty All bills payable half at the beginning and half at
end of term.
Persons desiring further information will please apply to
T. H. Brame or Rev. K. T. Hefin.
NJ. A. BLEDSOE. Prcst..
Beard Trustees.
A. NJ GoRNAN, Secty.
November -, 1859. lOl-3m.
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FAYETTEVILLE
MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY,

FAYETTEVILLE
MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY,
Assets 1884, 61s.62.
TENHIS COMPANY HAS BEEN IN OPERATION
IL more than six years. and has paid its fire losses
amounting to S23,52i>T, without assessment inSu-
rance averaging its members about Il per cent.
Amount Of property now insured, 81, SIS, 49O. OF
Amount premium notes on hand, 247,1SS0S
DIRECToRs.
Geo. Mcneil, ). T. Hawley
D. A. Ray W. N Tillinghast,
J. MvrOver, A. A McKethan,
:. w. Tinghast, J. ID. Williams,
Henry Lilly, Jas. g. Cook,
n. A. Stedman, A. w. Steel,
S. J. HnSdalc Jas Kyle,
T. S. Iutterluh, Hon. J. e. Shepherd
VIM. McLaurin, r. +. Brown, Wilmington.
A. Z. Hall, Wilmington.
OFFICERS:
GEO. McNEII.L President.
ID. A. RAY, Vice President.
G. A. MCMILLAN, Secretary.
JNo. COLLINS and c. C. McCRUMMEN,
Travelling Agents.
~ The Company invite applications
May ~, 1889. 4s-ly.
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TO THE MERCHANTS OF THE SOUTH,
Who Buy for Cash!


VNTE BEG TO INFORM THE MERCHANTS OF
w the South that for the future will conduct our
business expressly with view to the wants of Southern
Trade The handsome patronage which this trade has be-
slowed upon since commenced business has induced
adopt this Moreover the prosperity of the
South Increasing the number of merchants and causing
competition that cmpes closer buying than has hitherto
prevailed The best Merchants buy largely for cash.
and the numbers of such buyers rapidly increasing
We do at present know of any cash Dry Goods House
in New York that addresses itself particularly to the South
Trade and embrace the opening thus afforded 10
announce that will conduct business and purchases
expressly with view to Southern wants
We earnestl, commend to the consideration of all who
buy for cash. the following statement of the nature of
our business which think will convince them that at
least stock is worthy of an examination We buy Tor
Cash exclusively largely at auction also at She SIZES
and wherever money commands low prices, and we sell
for Cash exciusvev for neither ray charge the
risk of Credit and besides making losses, conduct
bus with small expense We on Court!andt
street. where cheap and keep costly sales
men, send abroad any costly travellers cni'ect
ing agents which is trihng expense To credit
houses. Our stock will be fund somewhat irregular be-
cause Only buy such goods obtain for less
than market rites but make it aim 10 deal in fresh
and desirable goods only and if have any that
otherwise, they shall be fairly represented.
There numbers of merchants throughout the country
who have never tried what cash do in New York We
respectfully urge all such to try the experiment and be-
eve warranted in assuring them that except ON
leading domestic goods, q REASONABLE RETAIL PRO-
FIT CAN BE SAVED.
For ourselves we promise fair aud honorable dealing TO
all who may patrOnze Us, and with confidence Tefer al
who may not know us great number of the best mer
whom be found in of the important business
We they will cordially bear test mony 10
respectability and the cheapness of our goods
j.. p. Il III. L. CRAWFORD,
Dry Goods and Fancy Goods,
2i CoRTLANDT STREET,
NEW YoRK.
February H. 1860. i3-mo.
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GREAT SOUTHERN WEEKL5
PROSPECTUS
HIGH POINT REPORTER

yENHE UNDERSIGNED PROPOSES TO PUBLISH A.
IL High Point, n. C, Weekly Newspaper under n
above title, the first number to be issued abou: the *, nc
January, 1850. VI
The character of the REPoRTER is designed to embo,
these general features: lst,-A reainng from all nto
ference in party politics, merely noticing without co
mcnt. pultica incidents items Of news: 2d--A bpat
support of the Industrial enterprises of The High Point H
gion of North Carolina distinct FROM but in conn
ton with the progress OF improvement throughout The
State; SdA correct report OF domestic and foreign mar
kets, together with such other relating 10 rJ
freghts, &c, are likely TO be of interest to those Sec
tons having business relations with this point the North
Carolina Railroad; 4th-A due interSpersion Of non
items. poetry useful receipts anecdotes wit and hnmor
charades engmas, puzzles, whims, scraps and oddities
will be given make the REPORTER welcome visitor :,
every reside but nothing shall be found in its columns
that may call blush to the check Of modesty or own
to the brow of religion morality.
TERMS:
The REPORTER will be printed on paper of Medium sim
with fair type and furnished to subscribers at 81 Der m
mum, strictly in advance.
JAMES H. MOORE.
November II, 1859. 81
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DRUGS AND MEDICINES,
Fall Trade of 1859.
TElHE SUBSCRIBERS ARE NOW RECEIV-
II int hnir Eal nf

Fall Trade of 1859.
TE1HE SUBSCRIBERS ARE NOW RECEIy-
II ing their Fal! supplies Of
Drugs, Medicines. Paints, Oils, Dyestuffs, Fam
cy Goods, Perfumery, &C.,
which have been carefully selected in the Northern Mar
kets by of the frm to which they invite inspection
from their friends and the public generally.
PHYSICIANS,
Will find our Stock complete and 10 those about COM
mencing the practice of Medicine, guarantee outfit
for less money than they purchase it Morrill, as from
long experience in the business know best the art-
Giles and quantities wanted by beginners for this part of the
country.
COUNTRY MERCHANTS.
We can supply with Spices Soda DyesufS Patent Medi-
nines SnuffS. &c, at very small advance New York
prices and request them TO price stock in this line be-
fore making their purchases
PAINTS AND OILS
We have given special attention the purchase Of and
having bought them exclusively of the Manufacturers for
Cash. will sell them at such prices fail to please
End would 10 Cash and shOrttime purchasers they
will consult their interest by calling us before buying
PERFUMERY, &c.
Of the best Foreign and Domestic Manufacture, such
Cologne Extracts Pomades, Hair Oils, Satche Tooth,
Hair and Nail Brushes and Druggists Fancy Goods gener
ally. We have the largest and most complete assortment
we have ever had the pleasure to exhibit.
Believing home Journals sufficient medium for adj
vetising, do not think require the aid and did not
get up while North special Circular prucaimiug
speed and bottom, peferTing that friends and the
community should Judge whether sell good Articles
and as cheap any other House.
Orders solicited from the surrounding country, which
shall have prompt attention, and be executed with
neaIness aud despatch
Physicians prescriptions and family receipts compound
ed at all hours Of the day and night with and
racy.
WILLIAMS HAYWOOD.
Raleigh, Sept. 26, 1859. S4-tf.
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IL GERS, Ulcers, Tuners, Scroua and all other Diseases
of the Skin, cured bv the of DIR. CluptonS remedies
Pamphlets, containing testimonials of the highest char
acter, forwarded to any that may wish them.
Persons wishing to test the wonder ul efficacy of Dr.
COptOns Remedies must correctly describe their disease
giving all the particulars from its commencement loca
tion, extent, &c" Medicines sent by mail
J. A. CLOPTOT, NJ. D.
Huntsville, Ala.
january "a, 1850. 7-ly.
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DRY GOODS, CLOTHING. &c,

DRY GOODS, CLOTHING, &c.
II HAVE JUST RECEIVED AND OPENED A LARGE
IL aud extensive assortment of
Dry Goods, Ready Made Clothing, Boots and
Shoes, Hats and Caps,
and every thing usually kept Store of the kind which
prepared to sell cheaper than they be purchased
elsewhere in the City.
JEWELRY, &c.
also have in my employ an excellent Matchmaker and
Jewe er aud will keep good assortment of Watches and
Jewery on hand, which / will warrant Repairing of
Watches Jewey, DC, done with neatness and ON short
nGee and all work warranted to give satisfaction. All
Call at the Store Wilmington Street one door ahova
r. Ferralls, just East of the Market Square.
Raleigh, Oct. 81, 1859. ss-sm
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REAL AND PERSONAL ESTATE.
EXTRAORDINARY AUCTION SALE
CANAL AND WATER POWER
THE

Town of Weldon, NOrth-Carolina.
IN CONFORMITY WITH PERMISSION GRANTED
4 by of the Legislatures of Virginia and North
UIrulna the Roanoke Navigation Company will, the
18th day of April, lSGn, in the town of Weldon in the
State of NorhCaoEu proceed to sell by auction their
Canal and Water Power at aud the said of Wei
don The property consists of Canal about miles
long beginning at The head of the Great Falls of the Roam
Uke and Terminating the foot of the the of
Weldon. Also another Canal three miles ubuvc the
and fourth of mile long, at which there is fail of
feet and is around EatonS Falls. With these Canals will
be sold all the land the margin of the belonging
to the Rnannke COMPANY with all its privileges and pro-
pe,ties between the towns of CASTOR and Weldon incud
ing locks aqueducs mill sites, and every other thing
thereto uppertainng This property is deemed Of
value and presents field Of capital and enterprise with
eighty feet and the volume of the river is
about the passes he falls of james river
Weldon is the focus of four Railroads connecting it with
Richmond, with Norfolk, with Raleigh and with Whining
ton. is the centre of exceedingly productive
try. An abundance of Cotton is grown in the neighbour
hood TO supply the demands of Cotton Manuac
lures The lower Roanoke regCn is prnverba for its pro-
ductnn of Corn the upper for Wheat, with which Weldon
is connected BY Railroad and River Nnvig tiun Purcha
invited examine this property and Mr. Bass
siding Weldon, will show il all who desire
it, and will exhibit map Of the same
Terms of sale viii be uneihird cash, cnethrd in six
months Onethrd in twelve months with interest de-
ferred payments required BY the act Of the Legsa
lure Of North-CarOlina.
THOS McGEuEE,
Proxy of the State Of N c.
WIN. H. CLARK.
Proxy of the State Of Va.
WM. H. WESSON,
For the Stockholders.
The Sale will be conducted by
WM. PANNILL, Auct'r.
Petersburg, Va.
Who will, any time furnish all necessary information
in regard to the property either in person by letter
January 5, 1860 lids.
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November !, l!
VALUABLE LAND FOR SALE.

II OFFER FOR SALE TRACT OF LAND OF $50
Acres 40 or 50 Of which in high state of cuItiva-
ton, with fences dwelling house Just finished
and in very good and healthy neighborhood miles
south of Raleigh lying both sides of Big Branch and
adjoining the lands of Jonathan Utey and sons and Others
known formerly as the Wilmington farm This land is
among the best in Wake county, and well waered bar
gain can be had, as | am determined to sell.
p. MCGOWAN.
November 90, 1859. lO2-tf
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N. &. MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE co.

N. e. MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO.
At THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE NORTH
"A Carolina Mutual Fire Insurance Company, held on
the th of January, the following persons elected
Directors and Officers for the ensuing year:
DIRECTORS:
Henry D. Turner, Raleigh.
]. r. Williams, do.
7. Ii. Scby do.
CIV. D. lntehings, do.
Kemp j. Battle, do.
George Little, do.
James NJ. Towes. do.
James T. Hoyt, Washington
Alex. Mitchell, Newbern
Joshua G. Wright, Wilmington.
John VI. Jones, EdentOn.
Geo. w. Charles Elizabeth City.
JOS. Ramsay. Plymouth.
]. W. Harrcl, Murfreesbpro.
H. b. Williams Charlotte.
Geo A. Smith, Milton.
A. W. Steel, Fayetteville
joseph White, Arson County.
JOSH BOner, Salem,
A. 7. Sunny Asheve.
OFFICERS OF THE COMPANY.
T. II. Seby, President
II. ID. Turner, Pics President.
John II. Bryan, AttOrney.
Hamden S. Smith, Secretarydnd TTeaSurer.
T. II. Selby, er oJfcio
John R. Williams Erecutiue Committee
G. w. ID. Hutchings,
This Company has been in successful operation
years. and continues To take risks upon all classes of pro-
perry in the State Except Steam Mills and Turpentne Dis
tlleres) upon favorable terms. Its Policies
property amounting to S+0O, large portion of which
is in country risks and its present capital Five
Hundred Thousand Dollars in bonds properly secured.
All communications in reference should be
addressed to the Secretary, post paid.
HAMDEN S. SMITH, Seoy.
Ra h, JAN l6, 1860.