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- i - i ;- , j - ' - ' I ' , 1 " ' ' ' - - ' I - '-Mr!- M ..I "- t i ' ' """" -I""'- 1 i . ! . J . ! . 1 L , ' ; : j : ; ; -, L -, r " ! " M' V-l ii- ; . t , .! t, : - ' -..! . ; : : . I 7- , .: . - I i ;- , YOUTHS' j Frsm the Scooi-Fellow. THE SACRED LAMP.AN ALLEGORY. . BY-MRS. ALKEjB. XEAL. 0e bright summer morning, a little child who had been uncofecious of everything, graduallv awoke. First he felt, a dream v, indistinct r.leasurp and slowly bYgari to distinguish the objects around ' himi lie tvas in a4eautrt'ul -.vood 6r forest, which ttas-rclear 'from .all undergrowtli, and fiiieTvith the lovehest flower it? is possible to conceive of. ounVv lAl ' uc'el JU"i strange nagnmcc, olirers could hardly be seen as they net-;j cost 10 nieit .green,, sheltennir leaves, and Iiad j a breatti -RiMSWeet and low thai you must stoop to ! iJihdlv.' it. jnji p;ras were I a tonii U,iu tn--tn i tree, and-so tame .that- they caiito and perched up h n ; the little cliiiri shoujder'. as he called them iiiiid deejyvvith their lai-e; black cyfs, ;$nd slend er limbs, came now 'and tijen to drink of the brook that wound along, with k plash and iniptnur, bc .neatlt tire bending shrubs, or over a ntoss-o-'ro:wn: lauen tree. " j '. . . ' The child vus verv still " for' a loW timeJ-lookhstf at these beautiful thino-s. and .vvoiiderino- what thev . Avere .for, and how the hail como there, until. --one bird, more boaijtifui'haii any. he had' seen before tempted him. oh-into-the pleasiiut path ojen before iim. The bird Hew On, with its sweet luring song, its bright wings' glancing through the creeii foli age, now hidden, now again in sight,. and the child folldwed. . The path , wound nleasaiitlv nlonir, the light came down softly through the trees, and the south wind stopped to flutter the foliage, and brea the a y.arin, soft kiss upon his brow. 'Suddenly he came upn an oen, grassy glad -The brook widened and formed adit tie Jake hi which there were strange shadows. Curious, plumef ; like' fern-leaves grew on. the sloping bank, whicll was clotted with cri,nisoil Jjerries, and white, lilies of the -valley. There were patches of green moss, like the -softest, ."brightest velvet,' and 'trees that bore v strange flowers, tuid fruits that gleamed like gold in the .sunshine. Yes. these made the fetrange shad ows on the lake. The child looked up to see-from whence they fell, and jav? 'the blue sky above the tops of the trees, atid tlMsun sbining'in the heavens. He could, net jook at it ir.wt than an instant, its ..'brightness was-too wonderful abd too glorious, jhit it '" brought. :jl strange thrill. to h'is heart, like a snd-. den gleam of light falfiug upon the grass. He Ka.d '-'not always been alone in this forest! . lie could remember, dimly and dhijkly, it is true, of a home, hisYather's liottse, surrouii'ded by trees a thousand times mere btauiini! th'an these, and with a brightness in itself,, like that "of4the -sun. He w as happy no lunger. His face lia'l "a-sa-J, tioitlded look, "as the recollections c:.iine;and went through ; his ; mind, like the dinVidiadaws phiying, upon the . lake. " '.-"'. - ' .' . . . j "Oh, tiiy lovely home hp said mourp. fully. . "TI,.- I n c f ir ;iu.-!iv-' TLiW f.-iino T here "alone ! "I shall never find you again, for there j is no one to shew me the ftth through- the turcst.' ; And the. echo sent back his lament plaintively. ' " -w ! . "I 1 . . 11' . It wa; true t-Yerv t in?''- was d easant .arouu'vliim. t. vas.true t-v.ejy thiig w;vs pleasant ar,o'm'l jtho'cliild-'ceern.ed to, feel that this beauty c't butj vxvd . Hot 'Compr.ro with the loveliness of his -fathers house.,; And-besides, he was alowe here,' and his little -heart longed tor - the friends and co:rp ;nieiis, w ho were ; stm in me oer.uiaui mansion. . . : Hud k'idy, there was a souikl a- cf wings, in tlv-' i still summer .yir-, '"and n beautiful being beit -over ,11 1-1.1 I. li'.m. u vohd oi" daxzliiio- whiu',' and her evc-.s w. re fii:l of slrano-o -toiuIei-iiessv 'Hie Jio;n t of the litil ' eliii'l seeiiie-.V to. 1-e cotnfi rtc-il by lKTre soiice. tuid he coa;eito knnoiit tVa-his'lio:no. 'r': Vht ntslic sirokj-Ao hiiu, her voie was far sweet-. Vr'-fcha-i the nuiriuir of the bnr-olc, or the hhiy;of the "trees, -r even the s'ontr of the bird wjneh iiad iurotl iiim to the irlade. .... i l'vf' little- wanderer,' ie .sail id. "von have in- deed the hotue that -see mi to voai now like a dream. It vis! Cir 1-iiOTe '.lovely' that you euuld picture, more oIgvious : thau 'tho-suu itself, aixl there are fri- iids Vvlfo Wa't f .- y. u Ihero. Will yuu i. come iu thenilr' , ' - Oh. -ladly,"' said fo'thild.. "Bo gladly MVill .".-No, I' ciwnbt stay ;.y illl vf-u," answered the Beautiful strange; You; must seek your-home-j ; aioiie. ' -.- - f "Ihttl liave no -guide-!'. The thick forest is a round me, and I" s'haH be lost if 1 ti o come. I clo not see any 1ath, I emniot'.go alonlv'. -f -' See 1" and 's-he held towards hi in -a small ala ; haster latnp, of-perl'ect and eximisite AVorkniansliip. ' I hav6 broug-ht you a gaide that shah fead you safely to your home". .It Will' throw light upoti your path iii the darkest places, and its ptiro', steady, radianee is clearer than noonday. There is the way . lWrc you, through the dark thicket. Beyond ir. yovr-wiil come (w) " two paths, but enter that on . wliieh tlie li'dit of your Tamp will turn and follow it holdlv. I ou mav meet with .langeis,ana win to turn jk to this lade, hiifremeinber that f your, Ijither'sdioue is far lovelier, and that you are 'going home. Keep your lamp ever in your hand, and do not suffer its light to die out, then you need fear no darkness arid no danger." K- .The child wpuhl have uttierod oneTriore entreaty for hii visitant to - remain with him, but she had disappeared as sw iftly as slip canieand 'he was once - jnore- alone but for the birds, an4 the voice of the brook. But Jie held the htuijs and he knew it was ;.not all fid ream. lie turueil, it slowly in his hand, i'fwLiih-inf its no'rfeet shai.el ami purity and as he leaving. ' . ! The thicket was dark and close, but the lamp . turned steadily, and. the eh ild hurried on. After a ;'inie his-steps began to- falter, for he missed the sunshine, and tfie birds, and it seemed more lonely' - than ever. "So--lie' was-yery joyful when he hadi passed it, ami; .curac upon; another glade Iikc tne iirst, only there iwas no lakq there. y , '-And here-1 '"was to find itwo paths," he said to i,;,r,oH" . " Oh therrt tliev are before me. I hope it 4 is ot that otic which goes- into the thicket again, lie other is 4 broad and jileasant. I can see birds ' tlieJ-e too. AVhat a dismal narrow road the other c ' T m knrA it. eotiiil iint tend to such ai beautiful I am sure! it cotiid .not. ijcad to such - place as rav fath'ors houso. j - j - i So lie looked lor theglm ofliglit,alnl iLough j !; ' " it pointed clc.4l v.-to th narrow -way,; lie persuaded kiiWlf tliat it shone oqually on both, nti-l, he couMJ -vd.oosa the one that pleased! 'him best, c'lh did not - 1 tOP to rcval exactly the directions ot the stranger, Li.'. ' wl. l" 1 , ,' - y , xi ..J.t the , : but van fenvard, as it he fojue .l to think iibout the kn itter at r.ll, as his mind was. decided on the ". f - - ' - . :- elioiee. ... " .. I- -. . , :. T ' The path Wife certauuv i: ver malting. It w as :'-r-" '--liadal 'bv the saiiic kind of trees 'tlit grew beside.- '.'' r, . -V . i - r -k i 1A, crt Iaw- Iip "l- ,the lake, With go.detl trtlit that lllillg so JOW lie ' could almost reach it. Delicious berries hung in , . " '-:-,i , i liUno-ith thpir h;ide and clusters" from the bushcs teneatti tiieir . taut, ui he crushed the crimson Jiuee iroili tliose tn.vt gt- outhejow vines amia tuc.gr-. iw freshinV? they were, as he plucked them eagerly. ; Tint. l.imr. in the war. and while he ate, he thrust it in the folds of m dress, taat lie migut liav4 both hands free. He forgot his' haste after a 1 while, and strolled along, as if he Lad nothing to j train by bis journey. The path ffrew broader and - 1 - . , - . , . 1 more inviting at every step ; he had iet tne nuno-y way far behind. ; . Aiid now the recollections, of iris home grew fainter, and more indistinct, die went on, it is true, but! he thought he woukl reach it sonietirne, and it was very, pljeaant where Lb was,and he- would loit- .ii ... o ,.Yf .,-b.-jiiw,f H.ht rwder. vet 'slron.o-er than -T' "l:y acres ol ;) u.iU- T' r" b V"'' ' i 71 . . i , r day of t-lecti-.n," so th.U the said clause of said section s - the .0uishinc, tell upon a )ttl UiiOJgti uie iuickci j das follows; Al free w ite men of the age of twenty lw."A-h?t llo st-irtoi m ivlu.lt. nor Uld HO OUCO one Years (except as is heremalter deelareU) who mtvc tie . " .'d..!! :k,l- I, a ...0 inhabitants of any one district within the State twelve .turn tjo glance again uii iauauauui ouv uo hot upon went On and On, farther and farther into the. pleasant viav : farther ami farther from the narrow Tath. : Once he thought of his lamp, but the' sunshine was so ungiu.it would be tolly tcr use n, am.1 lie said to himself: "How could I evdVhave hesitated about that path ! What if t had Wne in that tiis inal thicket, over the rough iroaa. and sang h the bright. sunshine, aiding the pleasant war. Uut at last he could not help seeing: that the fWva were not suh ms ho ha-l at first met, but jjni V,l- .L 1 , They "had lost 'silent and the gentle eonipan loucls obscured ,.lh(, - fniAnmef. Tiio birds wen deerVci - ossed his Path no more, like Jons as thfv. had seemed. Dark tl..cm anil :thi dil !.' hehri. sanV -itl.; . l.;, jc i.r.itKod ,vmv;!v nlAnV -it vi:u;,x' ..n.L i shook even with his liirht ster, as if there was de st ruction lx-neath. It v.as still bbrded -by. tlf'ose gaudy "flowers, but the sky' grew d;rker and darker every moment, so that he could scarcely tell wliere to trea 1. He yrev.' fatigued, atid would have turn ed back", but the way was dark and uncertain. Afar off was the low mutter of the coining storm : 7,...,, 1 tierce ' i - I 1U. Oil ; vma moanea in tne tree tops, Mill on ant S'.f'lit. tlifise V(-;irr little foot. tlof f:i;fi3r for liic f..oi- and farther rind latherfrom where lie had left the narrow path. Then evening came, and the storm in all its fu rv. The heavy rain-drons fell on the child's uncov- Ured Head ; the thunder roared throuo-h the depths of the forest and he' fencied he heard the hoarse call of hungry wolves ready to spring upon him ; at last, panti;:; and struggling on; '. ie fell exhausted over a ragged branch that projected by the road- i ., .P , ? J .. I J , , --J ide. Ah. now he was sorrowful enough when i M . .1 .: .1 . 1' 1. ! . 1 -TT ' .-l. .. t:ie uiougnt or nis no me came to mm. iie ieit it was still afar off, and that the path he had so wil fully chpsen could never lead him there. lie thought of the lovely gardens and .the friends he had lost forever, and he cried out in bitter anguish and pai-m It was then that the thought of his lamp came to him, and he drew it quickly, j I hit alas, it yas dim and; fay less in ; he reniembered he had been war'nel flame di'i out ; and his last hope ' !rom Ins bosom lis hand. Then 1 not to let the 11V.M -J ' LI O O V. V.' it is not rpiite. extinguished ! There is a faint sil ver radiance shining throuo-h the .mster vase. Fiickeritrg ;f;iintly, rising more stea lily, the light is there once-more, and the child stalrts up from the miry bank, and joyfully; holds it' tli in the dark night. 'JIow the clear,) silvery beams scatter the cness It turns and tremb!es,-rMike the needle , m every change of 'position, still roint- ot a compass ing to the jo!e, until ii. has restedat length upon J"f the narrow iiatii. The cliihl watched it with almost fearful eager-, ness. f ar distant wns the narrow ivav, and many a dismal jstcp between. But anything, anything rather than iho' hoi roj-s by uhich he was surround ed ! The swollen brook seemed to cut 'oil' all ac-' cess, but he breasted; its "wtives, -the silver light gleaming upon -their foam. Once, more he trdd t!.e ijiiaking morass, but his steps slid not, for there was liixht ui-on his t-alh : lie heeded no loncrr the heavy pludi a the storm, as its spoil f raco' died way ainoii: worn tifid ; the distat!;! et'-thno- foot,: in.;is. nd at lat, with itl i ro''s a::u torn. ;n-l a fiee.pale widr vi'eepi ng, the chill had g, jl 1 1 t 1 1 me narrow, i dggeii pain tnat lie Had' turet Worn in the sunshine."' IIow joyfully he passed along, . iinmindful of its roughness, for he knew there was i suiety in us- u.-o-iKiino; irack, tuid even the lamp' ; burned eiearer and Ibrio-htei', as he clasped it eloSelv ; to his ho.irt, tilled witlr thankfulness for its blessed l.'guidanco. . ' '-.'. -., ! "The darkness had no terror nov,r, f r he needed I but to' see his ste-iis, and turned not to the-rilit hand nor thedeft, as he hurried onward. .Oh. when would -the night be parsed T' and then tlve lamp would send a more ' eheerli'l radianee before mm, as u i eorniorter as well a$ z rnidt So the wcarv iiours w.re on, ana tne ol.ikt toisea on- T- ' ward, faint md w.iv.vorn ;- throufjli dano-ers that tie 1 vurdd lrive. shrunk from bv the licrht of day; 1 t . L 1 A. . . ' ' T 1. i 4 niu lie -uui not .even : o-i;nice lvnino n:m, o .uueni yas he ou n atclu'jnr b-st lie should straw 'At last. I lie djh-psh'ide of the forest' 1 -tv itened . He had ivao;H'.l its l'6fdi-rs,- and the fairervstal t..wers of 1 : father's ;daeo ro;;e. before liiiu. far 1 rii'Iit t-r ;ii -hesuiL the d:i.'zliifg ra'tianee stream ed far'iiv-v.-af"f and 'ind. 'makino- a o-'orioiis dav And wliiie the child, with', tearful . eyes, raised his c!asjed hands in a struggling, . though 'silent en treaty to he admitied to its hh'ssedness, the golden gates tiew open, find a company of shining seraphs, they seemod'to him, came out to meet him, and to bear him -ftniderly through the stately portals. LOCAL . AD Vn By His . the S J'J.cccUcncv -l'.vvii)-.8. Keid, Governor of of North. (Jarvllna. Tli ERE AS, 'three-fifths of ih-s whole number of mem here of each House of the-General Assembly did at the last session jiassfihe following Act: AN ACT to aMexd the Constitution of North Cakolina. WiiF.r.EAS. The: freehold qualification now required ;or the electors for members of tlfu Senate conflicts with the funda mental princ.p'cs of liberty! ; '.Therefore Sec.i 1, Be.-it'enactcd ly the General Assembly of ihe State, of Noii'h C'lroliiiit, and it is hereby enacted ly the uaihurity of thelsatiip, three -fifths of the whole number of members of each. House concurrinsr,. that the! second -clause of third section of the first Article of jlho aniended Constitution ra:i- rieil by the people of North-CaroHna on the second Monday f November, A. D ,ld33, hk. amended by striking out t ,c words " and jx-SKessed of a freehold wirhi.i the same district .nd tor sjx, months next netore ana at the -hall en months immediatelv '.'preceding the:dav of any election and shall have paid public taxes, shall be- entitled to vote for a member of the Senate. Sec. 2. Br it further enacted, That the Governor of the State be, and. he is he cbv directed, to issue his Proclamation to the people of North Carolina,' at least six months before hthe next election for members ot the General Assembly, set ting lorth the purport Ai tins Act arid the amendmeht-to the Constitution herein proposedj whieh Proclamation shall be accompanied by a true and perfect d'opv of the Act, authenti- ij caWd by the ccraficiite of the Secretary of State, and both Hid Proclamation and the copy ot jlhis Act, the Governor of thd State shall cause, to be published m all the newspapers of thit State, and osted in the Court Houses of the respective CojUnties in this State, at least six months before the election o ' members to the. next General Assembly. ad three times and agreed to by three-fifihs of the whole, n jjpiber of membeis of each Housfe. respectively, and ratified i-n feeneral Assembly, this the 21th dav of January 1S31. - i - . J. C. DOBBIN. S IE C. : AV. N. EDWARDS, S. S: ST-TE OF NoitTirCAEOT.INA, Office of Secretary of State. lT WlTTTlV TTtt T R. ecrctary ol Male, in and "tor the biate ima, no nereov ceniiy max tne loregoms is a y thai the Ge tn4e and perl'ett copv of an Act of the General Assembly of , nm Mate drawn on me onpi i on me in tnis oiace. ' tflven under rav hand, this.jlst day o Decemhor, 1851. , - WM. HILL, See'y . State. , - r . . ' And Whereas, the said Act provides for amending the Cdnstitution of the State of -North Carolina so as to confer , on -very (luaji-0d vofer for the House of Commons ihe right , tovpte also for the Senate'-, . : . ' Now, therefore, to the end that it-may be made known that , if the al-oresaid aniendmer.t to the Constitution shall be a- , cn-eed to by two thirds of the whole representation in each 1 House of the next General ;Asserr,-dy, it will then be submit- to tho for ra!ifieationj,.i have issued this my Yio- j clamarion in conformity with the provisions ot the before re- c , . 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Bv Parke Godwin, Fsij. 1 vol. tv.-.. cloth: " .. Haud-Duek of the Useful Arts. By Dr. Antiscll. 1 vol. 8'vo! -.Hand P.ook of Science. By Trof. St. Jo-hti, of Western Reserve College. 1 vol. 8o., e!o;h. - The above works are prepared by able scientific and litth.ry -men, bringing the subjects down to the latest dates, and con densing the niorf copious and authentic information frojii all --reliable sources. The whole designed to compress into a "compact, portable, and convenient shape, (tor popular reter- ea.ee, ml lor text-b us.) a coinprelu-nsive, accurate, and Satisfactory view of Geiu-iai History, Science, LiJ-.-rattire, Bi osiraiibv, and the Useful Arts. For Sale bv HENRY D. TURNER. . N. C. Book Store. 11-tf. P:ak-iSh Feb, It, 1Q32. U n g i n c g g o t i I VOW receiving at uV North Carolina M'u-i' Store a splen i JL did assortment of Pianos -tn;m the celebrated Factory of Knabe & (i;ch!e, Bnhimore, who received the fi'.st I'remiuins j.tiirce years -in succession, in 1S.1S. is 19 and 1S50, at thcit an-;-mvd Exiiibilion id ihe State of Maryland. ',, ' Grand Piano, in n modern styie. :at:d.-ome wood. : Willi caived orr.amcnts, ... lrom SilH) to b'vO Square Piano, splendid carving.ornamcnicd style, No. 2, '430 j"- " splendid carving Gothic style, NV 3, .. . 400 - ' (Comprising .6 ' Octaves, either as Jiosricoad cr Mahogany, built in .-t " Entire Iron Frame.) Gr.AND Pi ano, in a "modern M'yle, handsome wood SG30 U i ' " -with carvet! ornaments,1 .. from 'IK) to 1000 Square Piano, splendid 'carving, ornamented style. j lh awing No, 2. 130 ;"' " splendid carving, Goilrc style, .... 3,1 400 I square cor. case, ogee 1 aniets, on a large 1'asH. stand 1,J 373 i " " round cor. case, oruam'd with modern i ' ' mouldings 10, " " round cor. cae, plain finish, of superior 1 wood, '. : 10, " , ' " holfow cornered case, ogee Tablets, on a scroll stand, J . 3. '! ' " holloAv ccrncred case, on modern legs ! ' ,- ' ' .- - f-H, " '- " square cor. caw, Gothic pattern Tablet .. .and octagon legs. . . U, : " " ' hollow cor. case, p!inTablet, and octa- gpn legs," - 7-8, " " sq:ijare co?. cae, plain, legs, qCmnprising 0 Octaves, Entire Iron i ' Frame.') Squake Piano, iashional.'lc sty!" case, ornamented with . - . ' mouldings, -.. . ; " " ; hollow cornered case, and S cornered ; ' ogee legs, I" " square cornered ease, Gothfc Tablets,' , . legs to match . - (Comprisirg (i-Octarcs, Iron Plate, and Bar.) " " hollow cornered c;!se, on a scroll stand, 373 330 350 330 325' 325 3J0 300 2S0 280 I hrairiHZ. .o. . S275 I" .. " tioiiow corncrea case, on tiwne'i leg--, .. 2oo ; ' " ' square cornered care, fancy, Tablet, jegj ' to match '.'. 25!)! I " square cornered case, j. lain Tablet, . . . : 225 Dravmgs ol the above numO'-rs can be feen at tne Music Store, OT when desired any number can be sent to persons i wish ngto examine. - j !.' . DRAWING AND PAINTING. i Bristol Board, superior quality, Aibums, Tinted Board. Fa - ,bers Pencils, Tinted drawing poper. Canvass in the pice and j on stretchers, various sizes, Paints, Oils, Vanish, Brushes; 1 Paletts, Palett knives, Palett cups, Maul sticks, black and t white crayons, &c.,''&c, in short every thing necessary for i. these tasteful and beautllul accoroplishmenls. Pinno Covers, Gutta Percha f": a:i 1 plain lined with cloth, in order to secure the Piano against the dampness of the atmosphere, a new and spienufd article.' I A cnoice selection ct new and. popular Music th"s dav re- ceived and for sale bv K. W: PETE'ltSlLIA. -Ralfigh, January 5th. 1S52. 6- SOMETHING NICE! -rUST RECEIVED, 150 Gallons of the best Cherry-stone tj ' Oysters spif-ed, put up in one gallon tins, and warranted to keep six months. ' I. would just say here, that I have made an arrangement with a gV-ntleman on the Eastern shore of Virginia to keep me's-.ipplied with them ; arid the citizens may be assured that I will supply them on the Dost -terms ; and those at a distance that may want to buy to sell again, have just" to send in their orders, and thev shall make a handsome profit. L. B. WTALKER. Raleigh, Jan. 2. IS52. 6 tf. RAGS ! RAGS ! RAGS ! - THE highest market prices paid in Cash for Rags,Grass Rope, Bagging, H rapping Stock, Old Rope, Canvass i and all other kinda' cf Paper Manufacturers' Stock, bv JAMES F. JORDAN & Co. Mate.6 Paper Mills, Raleigh, N. C. Dec. C, 1351 HURRAH FOR NORTH CAROLINA! Home Industry nrnst Succeed ! I 5am now nrepared to manufacture DOOR LOCKS with mineral Knobs, lor 63 cents a piece, warranted ; also LOC KS up to 150. Also, MACHINERY made to order; and file-cutting, nevv and old. Old files made as good as new. ' . " JOSEPH WOLTERING. Raleighy Dec. G, 1351. tf. r-ome ol the Saperimcndentatravc resolved to purchase at ; ana cups "usa cers ns nne as eer niunsn w -'ir.i"i:irr thftir on-risk, a sup;)!vf.rthi Free Schools; and all the Su-' Also. v. UUVh.KIhb ot every ilesenpu. : ' perintendonts, will t:i."d it to their interest to pursue! ha INSTIf UMbTS; &c., which wiH dd;w or ca . . J.L.:.J C TT WTHPV Inst RlWlV.'l! n Irpi l sunnir r, PON r K CTIO N Alt iti-S. v. J ti I ii:LI Willi I IK- I !('! " -u. 1 . II. , IIJ. . 13 ti5inc0s Xoticirs. PLUME GHEESE, just received and for sale hy ; t 1 J . -S, H. YOUNG Raleigh, December 131851. tt. .4 larcre lot of my own manufacture both plain and fancy. J Wholesale price, fifteen cents. I tell you WALKF-R o is the place. Glome ana try me. L. 13. vv ALKbJv. nl.ih.lV.h'lH5V . , UJ --'yj- ' - -. i hVTRR WOT.TF.TlTWfr I- I ESPECTFULLY announces' to the. Ladies ofEilejgh V and stirr6undiiir country that she, l:as received her FALL and !VM INTER STOCK of FANCY GOODS, embiaeinir China goods, fiise ir n-ftone diian-ii-f .its.tea-setts, Thankful tbra'st tuvors, sbe solicits a continuance of the same. ' .' W1LIICI.MINA WOLTERI-N (J- Rnloifrb. Deri fi: 1S5I " tt. iTIAlVTJEO -' PAPER I RALEIGH, N. C. JAMES F. JORDAN, & CO., Proprietors. rpHESEextensivevMills, having been re-built since their L destruction liv fire, are now in. full operation again and can supply NEWS AND PRINTING PAPER of any size, and ot the best -quality ; also Wrapping Pape. Having put in'io the Milis, in addition to a ev'inder Ma- chine, one of .Goddard, Rice, & Co.'s large sized Four-drinier Machines, and having Experienced Paper Makers, we can furnish ias good an article and upon n good terms, as can be procured in any other market. We. call the attention of Southern .Editors to the fact, that while they are accommo dating themselves,- they at the same time give encouragement to SOUTHF.RN MiAXlTJiCTURES. ' Address ' Dec. 6, 1351. JAS. F. .TOR BAN &. Co. OliOTHIHG- STOHB, ! RALEIGH, N. C. , EL. HARDING, & CO.. keep constantly on hand a verv large assortment of Ready-Mate Clothing, con sisting, of Frock and" Dress Coat., Rants, Vests, Cloaks, and Overcoats.' Also, Shirts", Drawers, Gloves, Suspenders, Cra vats, Handkerchiefs, Socks, &.C., &.c. ' All the Clothing we ofler lor sale is made in the best style, and in the most durable manner. Being connected with one of the largest and best Houses iii the United States, we have; facilities for the manufacture of articles in our line, that are not surpassed in any market, ' ' We import niqst of our Cloths, Cassimeres, and Vesting?, and are therefore able, to ofier them on the most reasonable terms. An examination cf our stock is solicited from those desirous of purchasing. - Persons at a distance can be supplied with any article of Clothing by sending the size and price ol the article wanted. Dec. 6, 1851. . - . " ti. DRUGS AND MEDICINES. wholesale and retail. PF. PESCUD invites the attention of his friends atid Deaie-s generally, to -his assortment of Foreion and Domestic Mi.dicinj.s, Paints," Oils, Perfumery, Dye Stuffs, &:., wbicii have been selected with great "care, and purchased on the most favorable terms from Importers and Manufactu rers. He is therefore enabled to oiler his Stock as low as articles of the same quality can be procured in any market. Thankful for the' very liheral support he has heretofore re ceived, he hopes stiil to nK'rit a continuance ot this.patro'iage. All Orders will be promptly attended to, and Prescriptions carefully nut up at nil hours of the day or night. Particular attention is called to his" supply of Pure Wines, London Dock Brandy, ecc, bought expressly for Medicinal purposes. j ' , Also, to his choice assortment ol CiGAr and Tobacco. . Raleigh, Dec. 6, 1S51. - ' ' tf.' ' GREAT EXCITEMENT in NORTH CAROLINA The Uattle is besuu and J intern" to fisht my way through lor HOME lSDI STItY ! TF.YOU WANT TO SAVE A COUPLE HUNDRED J. DOLLARS, send on your orders for Turpentine Mills, Caps, Arms, a n(l iVorint;. Aha, Brandy Stills, and any kiad of Copper work, Brass, 'Machinery, &c. '". '' . The prices of it ill-Caps, Arms and Worms, are as follows: By the pound ST cents ; or by contract. 7 barred Still-Caps, Arms and Worms, 11)0 10 do ' do do -450 AZ do - do do. 523 ';" 1 i do do (so 53 It do do do 613 1 do do do 630 20 do do. do :" C'.t3 ' 23 do do do -730 , SO t!o do do 850 35 do do H JV900 All work will be warranted tor 12 months, fire anu burning excepted. Il;s work will alo be delivered within titty miles of Raleigh, at the shortest notice ; and if 1 fail to deliver Stills ' in the time agreed upon, I will forfeit &5 for each day lost, to the purchaser. JOSEPH WOLTERING. -Ralc-igh, Dec. G, 1S31. ' - - 4 : : BLAKE'S FIRE AND WAT UK PROOF PAINT. SOME idea may be formed of the usefulness of this truly . , wonderful Point, and the extent to which it is used, from the tact, that within a few m nths past', I have sold upwards of 5,000 vonnds, and have-this d;iy ordered 15.000 pounds more. It has given entire satisfaction, and all who have house." to paint, will consult their interest by using it. It is tiie cheapest and most durable pnini ever u?ed. 1 have Col lin's Patent Refined Paint Oil, which is used for mixing with the paint at less than halt the piice of Lia-eed oil, and just as good. The paint and oil, 1 am prepared, to sell at New-York and Philadelphia prices liter adding ihe freight. ' . Ail orders from town and country thankfully received and promptly executed by ' P. F. PESCUD Wholesale and Retail Druggist. -Raleigh, Dec. 6 1S51. ' ;. tf. JOSEPH WOLTERING-, .If A IS V F A C T U II E Ii AM) DbALER - In the lolloiving articles. STOVES, tin, iron and copper wares ; guns and pistols of all sorts ; powder, shot, caps, powder flasks and shot charg ers, a line assortment of pocket and table cutlery, the celebrat ed Pine India steel razors, mortice locks, with, white mineral knobs, from 80 cents to SI, improved rim locks,, New Haven locks, carpenter's rim lock, slidiug-door lock, best furturelock, dead lock, novelty j lock with mineral knobs, mineral locks with Japan mounting, mortice locks with iron bolts and keys, mortice locks with wbite knobs, rural locks with white minera l knobs, plate locks, smoke-house ..locks, mortice closet locks with brass fronts, ehe's't locks, horse locks, fancy brushed pad j locks, tine patent dropped Japan padlocks, patent dropped pad- ock, rim drop latches, JJolwm s mg.it latch, unproved bow llatches, cupboard hick latches, porcelain knobs, the best ever in ihe City or Statej mineral door knobs, screw, mahogany, and peatl white door knobs, mineral dtawer knobs, furnture knobs, pearl white bell-pull, axle pulleys, Blake's sid pulleys, wardrobe hooks, ftscy.coat bat hooks, window springs, shut ter hinges," A. C. Palmer's window butts, Clarke's butt hinges. and superior cast mil ninaes, curtain pins and Handles, cot-, fee milis, candle sticks, dog collars and chains, cloth, shoe, and horse brushes, j ' f AESO, Carpenter's, Cooper's, Tinner's and Blacksmith's 1 tools. ALSO, nails, screws, scythe blades, sheeD-she.ars. hraw lamps, hand bells, trace chains, grubbing hoes, spring balan ces, plyers, spades shovels, hocs.'andirons, pans, vices, pumps, Bucks patent improved cooking stove, and in short every .t.- I 1 1,.. f..: 1 : . .1: 1 , ' ,. ' uiiut; neeucu uy lariaicis aim mecii;! iocs iii ine Hardware line : ALSO, a full supply of CARRIAGE -TRIMMINGS in,-!, ns enrrincre r.iles and - snrlncrs. enrrin k.i; ' leather hub bandSi powe loom, lace, enamelled ennvass, figured .ma room, damask aipace, extra fine cambric and' fringe. On band, also, a full supply of CARRIAGES and BUGGIES. . Smoke-house, Jnil and Bank locks made to order war ranted not to be picked or broken, and to give satisfaction. The subscriber is also prepared to execute any and all work in iron, steel, brass eoper,&c. Guns an I Pistols made to order. Also, strainers lor Turpentine Distilleries. All orders executed promptly and in the best m-annor. If the subscriber ;docs not sell lower than any body else, and do good work at fair prices, then lie will give'it ir Encourage home industry. Now is the time.' Coilontbp i.e County, North Carolina, or send your ciders bv letter? Raleigh, Dec. 6,' 1S51. 4' THE OLD STAND !"-LOOK TO IT ! I THE NORTH CAROLINA BOOK STORE, conduct ed by Turser ;& Hughes twenty-Jrr.e yeqrs' &ctq still stands where it did, and is acknowledged bv a'l to contain a more general assortment of Literary Material, than any other Bibliothieal Depository, in the Southern eount'rv . It is sol! conducted by one ot the original Proprietors than whom tew Bibliopolist's in any country can haye moreexpe rience in iheBook business. A person who has catered for 1 r; , tne inerarj- wo;iu oi me L.a .vorri ztate tor a quartered a centcry; must know what' " Books are Books." a C ir!;! hna it, and just what the reading public ot le Southern comur? :s that are out. or are to come out now or hereafter dentlyiexpected or inspected at the North Caro- -store-stand, comer oi Morgan and Fayetteville requires. All Books may De connaenuy expectea or inspected at the North Caro lina Uook-store-siand, corner oi Morgan and Fayetteville streets, Kaleign. j Agencies have-been and still are established with Import ing Hocses, so that works in all Languag-s, including French, Spanish, German, Italian, Hungarian' and Camnn chee can be obtained on short novice being; irivpn whether published in Utah or Shmghae No. 1 Comer o'f Morgan and Fayetteville streets, Raleigh, North Carolina r, c. ,ar, 1 H D- TURNER. Dec. 6, 1S51. tt- i i j r . -1 l. i u:. i in. 3tL,ElGli, X. C. nPHIS COMPANY insures the lives of individuals for one L. vear, a term ot years, or tor Hie, on me mliul n.E, the assured for life participating in all the prohts ot the Company. ' . , For policies granted for the whole term of hie, when trie premium therefor amounts to $60, a note may be given tor one half the amount ot 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, pre sent 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 brses are paid within 90 days after satisfactory proof is presented. ! S J 1 ti. Hi - X f IV O Charles E. Johnson, Wm. D. Haywood, James F. Jordan, Perrin Buseee, II. W. "HrsTED, Wm. ,11. McKek, Charles B. Root. Wm. W. Holden, Wm. D. Cooke, Wm. R. Scott, Wm. H. Jones, F. C. Hill, Seaton Gales. . OFFICERS Dr. Charles E. Johnson, .: William D. Haywood, James F. Jordan, i VV-elliam H. Jones, . , .' PMiein Busbee, President , Vice President, Secretary, . Treasurer, Attorney. Charles E. Johnson, M. D. William H. McKee,M. D. Riciid. B". Haywood, M. D. William D. Cooke, ) Dr. Wm. R. Scott, t Executive Uedical Board cf Consultation. Committee. Charles D. Root, ) I J. HERSMA.N, General Agent. For further information, the public are referred to the pam phlets, and forms of proposal, which may be obtained at the Oliiee of the Company, or any of its Agencies. Communications should he addressed, (post paid,) to JAMES F. JORDAN, Secretary. December 6, 1851. . tt. - MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY. PURSUANT to' an Act of Incorporation, a Company has been' formed under the name and style of " The Greensborouii Mutual Insurance Company," and fully or ganized by an appointment of the following officers, viz: OFFICERS. James Sloax, S. C.i Corrix, Peter Adams, ...... C. P. Mendenhai.l, . John A. Mebaxe, V.J. MrCo.VKEL, "Wm. S. Rankin, President. .Vice President. . ec. and Treasurer. '.Attorney. Executive Committee. DIRECTORS. James Sloan, John A. Mebane, W. J. McConnel, -William S Rankin, Jed II. Lindsay, Shcbal G. Coffin, "William JI. Reese, Tyke -Glenn, Andrew Weatiierly, C- P. Menoenhail, Lyndon Swaim, Jesse Shelly, Jonathan W Field ' This Company ,h'rts now been -in "successful operation for several months, and will take risks upon Dwelling Houses, Stores, and other Buildings, Merchandize, Furniture, Pro duce, &c. The object of this organization is to afford a sys tem of Insurance which shall opcrate for the mutual benefit of all its members. . . . ' .. Trie peculiar advantage arising from thismodc of Insurance, is,' that the assured pay no more than- the actual losses and expend s d' the Company, and experience has iroved the safety of Mutual Insurance Companies, as well as the great savingto its members : and no stronger argument can be pro duced in their favor, than the confidence which they receive froni'the entire community, where such Companies are in suc cessful operation. ' 'Any information respecting the principles of the Company will be cheerfully furnished bv the Secretary, or any of its Agents. . PETER ADAMS, Secretary. The Subscriber having been appointed -Agent, will receive n'pplicatious and. muko survey t. t&u XnurMwo in oi Company. ' GEORGE T. COOKE, Agent for Raleigh. December 8th, 1351. tf. NORTH CAROLINA MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY. THIS Company has been in successful operation tor more than live years, and continues to take risks upon all classes of property in the -State, (except Steam JVldls and Turpentine Distilleries,) upon favorable terms. Its Policies now cover property amounting to S4,500Xi0, a large portion of which is in Country risks ; and its present capital is nearly Six Hundred Thousand Dollars, in bonds properly secured. The average cost of Insurance upon the plan of this Com pany has been less than one third ot one jijer cent, per annum, on all grades of property embraced in its operations. The following persons have been elected Directors and Officers of this Company for the present year : DIRECTORS: Josiah O.. Watson, . .j Raleigh. ..I do. . .1 do. do. 'do. ..I do. . . . do. , .. Fayetteville. . i W'ilmington. . . . Washington. . . . Greensboro'. . .-. Edenton. . . . Salem, . . Elizabeth City . . Salisbury, . . Newborn. . . Murfreesboro, . . Charlotte. ... Milton. A 1 I 1 Richard Smith, John Primrose, . . Henrv D. Turner, J. G.'B. Roulhac, S. W. -Whiting, -T. H. Selby, .... Geo. McNeill, .. Jos. G. Wright, . . James E. Hoyt, . . James Sloan, . . . John Ox, .Tofeh. Boner, Joseph Pool, . Michael Brown, . . Alex. Mitchell, . ; W. N. If. Smith, . II. B. Williams, .. John B. Barrett, .i A. 1 . Suminyf ivsnevinc. All Directors authorized to receive applications. OFFICERS OF THE COMPANY. Josiah Ov Watson,' President. J. G. B. Roulhac, .... Richard Smith, ,i . John C. Partridge, . . . John If. Bryan, J. Hersmnn, Vice President. Treasurer. Secretary. A ttomey. General Agent- S. Wr. W hitingi 1 Richard Smith, Executive Committee. John Primrose, ) . All communications in reference to insurance should be addressed to the Secretary, post paid. -! ' , J- C. PARTRIDGE, Scc'y. Raleigh, Dec. 6. 185 1. tf. ?Ceto publications' j rVKW WORKS o. Fitoy, &c. j nPHE FRUIT GARDEN, a Treatise intended to illustrate ! J. and explain the Physiology of Fruit Trees, the Theory j and Practice of all operations connected with the Propaa ! ,l,"ni'Tr?JsPlantin?' Pruning and Training of Orchard arid : Garden Trees, as Standards, Dwarls, Pyramids, Espaliers, &e., the laying out and arranging different kinds of Orchards ; and Gardens, the selection of Suitable varieties for different purposes and localities, gatherimr and Dreservinor fruits' trat. ment of disease, destruction of insects, descriptTons and uses ot implements, &,c. Illustrated with upwards of 150 fitrures .: .J:l . . f n. : . . o. ' i .- i a ? W- i ""Prosentnig diflerent parts of 1 rccs, ail practical operations, t'P"? ot I rces, designs for plantations and imnlements. &e. By P. Barry, of the Mount Hope Nurseries, Rochester New 1 orn., 1 voi.,nio., secona eaiuon. The -American Fruit Culturist. containing Directions for the Propagation :md Culture of Fruit Treop'n the Kuwri- Orchard and Garden, with Descriptions of the Principal va rieiies cultivated in the United States, with-3t)0 Engravings; by John J. Thomas, 12mo., (fii'th thousand-,) mnslinf For sale bv il D. TURNER, N. C. Book-Store. 13tf. Raleigh, February 27, 1952, LATE WORKS ON COOKING, &c. H ii 1 ooivery, by ranekatelh $1 JL Miss Les.ie's complete Cookery. Virginia Housewife ".".!.".".! ."!" Miss Beecher's Domestic Receipt book. Miss Leslie's 75 Receipts. , National Ciok Book , Mrs. Bliss' Practical Cook Book ."."..".".".."."".. Miss Beecher's Domestic Economy , The Complete Cook and Confectioner. . . ; Soyers Modern Housewife. 7 United States Practical Receipts. For Sale by II. D TURNER, , , North Carolina Book Store. Raleigh, Dec. 13, 1851. 1 Tf WORKS.-Irving's Works "complete, 15 : i AbHLSlGtisVpe; VJh $l ! I' or sale. by D- TURNER. i , - , - orth Carolina Book Store. uaie-gn, uei i j, iiwi tf. NOTICE. T7 ARHER'S SOUTHERN Mrnrrr T PORTS, Vol.. 2d, Feb. 14,1852. RE- For Sale by . II.' D TURNER, N. C, Book Store. .11 tf. GENERAL ADVERTISEMENTS. : J3itsiness Notices. McILWAINE, BROWNLEY & CO "and commission merchant -s PETERSBURG, VA. H. BRANSON & SON, GKOCEKS & COMMISSION MEhCIlAv ILn tl a-are and CutUnt, jJJao.,,, F., , ,; i- , r , ' iVC. IV. Hay-street, rayetteville, X. C. a : H; BRANSON, ' ' ' N. DRANbYjx December 13, 1851. ., Cn TUlSTISii INK ACTOR -VTO. 2 FRONT ST., BETWEEN MO'i'(;ovU v i and Gouverneur-streets, Eo?t, Rive. -": ( ,. g,' , man-street, corner of Clifi'-stree't.' The riibsen!-. r (.m'-;, " .. .,.1 L. ,., ii..l,, IT... .i i. 'Jib. lO Illil IJIUUCltm , I11U utl? -lUI-Tl.M.liJ Ull lj,n 1U, I Hill ; I f I all the varieties ot qualities and color. PniHeis i.ij'lj i .:ii l A--.,,t.-..l. i " mnv h nni-cl of rpcpivinfT ns tood :m nrlifl o ' - the market. GEORGE MATllHi N. Y., Dee. 6, 1951. , ! CLARK & HESSER, BOOKSELLERS, STATIONERS AXD 1TBL1SUERS, NO. 18, SOUTH FOURTH STEEET, -i Philadelphia, HAVE-always for sale a large aspitment of School. M,,'. ical, Law, Theological and M iscellaneous Bocks ; U,ar-" Books of their own rannufacture, Vritinp, Letter, Wj-uppip., Wall and Window Papers i1f 'reat variety, MtmorauduJ' Books, and Stationery generally suitable for country use. Thev publish ' "THE FREEMASONS' MONITOR." which is generally admitted to be the best Text Hook on the--usages of the ancient order now in use. - They also have a. largo assortment of Masonic Regva Diplomas, Jewels, &c, which are offered lit low rates. jnujiryJU, 1852. . -; 6 IpiIIL A1ELIIIIA TYPE & STEREOTYPE FOUNDHY, THE Subscribers would call the attention of 'Printers i the creatly reduced prices of their present lit. 1 h-v now oner Pica at 30 cts. Small Pica .... 32 , " Long Primer .. 34 1 " Bourgeois 37 " Brevier 42 " Iiniori . . . Nonpariel Agate .Pearl Diamond . ;S ti " Sl, OS " 1 Determined to spare no expense in making their eabiisl;. iiieui aspcrieci as po&Moie, iui y nuc iceviuij p'l up a r.n,. plete set of the justly celebrated Scotch-ci t Li ti i r, fr. , Diamond to English, to which they particularly invite u,.-, ion. Having lately made numerOOs additions to their sik f Fancy Types, Borders, Ornaments, etc., their assorfuu-iit k now unrivalled in the United. States ; and their imjirevvii methods of casting, and of preparing metal, enable tluai ii furnish orders in a manner to insure satisfaction.- Printing Presses, Cases, Stands, Chases, ( "alleys; frimhij Ink, and every article used in a printing-office, constantly a hand, at the "lowest rates, : Second-hand Presses, and Type used only in ste-reotypin;, at reduced prices. . Books,-Pamphlets, Music, Labels, S:c., &e., stereotyped with correctness and dispatch. ' N. B. Specimen Books will be sent to Printers who visa to make orders. L. JOHNSON &. Co. December 20, 1S5L No. 6 Sansom Street. r.. ... i,., a.!., i . J v.... i.. . ... - m wmm, PUBLISHERS, STATIONERS, MERCHANTS nml Others, who require Illustrations lor Advertisini; er Orna mental purposes, arc respectfully invited to not ice the sub scribers " Engravisg Establishment." Specimens of f.ue and bold work, in every style always on hand. All orders will receive immediate attention, and to sive 'delay, please state whether to be finely executed, or for vkt purpose and-at about what price cut. Designs artistically arranged, in a manner, style ahu price, to suit all purposes. Those in want of illustrations, will tiud it to their advantage to order of A. II. JOCELVN, ! 35rrrivr t-ry 'nrt-I-Si lit JikiUS, Artists and Engravers on Wood. " Dec. 6, 1S51: No.' GUohnStreet, Netc Ym l. TO TEAVELERS THE subscriber having recently purchased that large ami commodious Building in the' town of Camdeii,'"S C , known as MeKAINS HOTEL, and occupied by Mr J. B. F. Bocne, is prepared to receive and aecommodite TRAVEL LERS and BOARDERS, and will thank the trnvclliiir i,or tion of;the country to civc bini a call. JOHN INGRAM. Camden, S. C. January 27, 1852. 11 2ni. U S. SCHOOL AGEJfCY. for all EDUCATIONAL ORDERS MUTUAL BENEFIT AND SAVINGS ' INSTITUTE, No. 293 Broadway. Ncgociationsdailv.br. the best Institutions, Families and Teachers. 'A deposit of one per cent, on one year's compensation procures the full amount.- Other deposits share the profits equally. Apply early, with the money, postpaid. Office hours, 8 to 12, A. M. and 1 to 5 P. M. ' Established 1847.1 E. II. WILCOX, Proprietor. ' New York, February, 1852. , . 10tf. A C! b n c o t i o n a 1 3 u s t i t n t i q n 0 , BLC0MFIELD FEMALE SEMINARY THIS INSTITUTION, which has been 16 years in suc cessful operation, is situated in the village of BloomfieM, Essex county, Nevv Jersey, about 4 miles from Newark,-awl 12 miles from the city of New York. ,,- I". The ditletent departments of instructibh. are under the carr of nine"tcachcrs;.who are thoroughly prepared for their Work, not only by an intimate practical acquaintance with the branches taught, but by an " aptness to U.-ach," which is even more important to insure success. - Every facility for intellectual improvement, such as' Mar5. Globes, Philosophical and- Chemical Apparatus, Library. Mineralogicid and Conchological Cabinets, hae been pro vided so that, this Institution, in every respect, will compare favorably with the bfst institutions in the. country.. Circulars containing terms, and otho particulars mav be obtained ot Wm. D. Cooke, Esq., Principal of the! North Carolina Institution for the Deal" and Dumb, cither bv person al application or by letter, jf-jjirf. " - H. B, COOKE, I p . - , " T, c,3 R- L! COOKE Principals. Bloomfield, Essex Co. N. J. j 1 January 1, 1S5 2, C tf. WARRENTON " " FEMALE INSTITUTE, WARREN COUNTy?N.C. ! THIS SEMINAR YJias been in successful operation about ten years. The Academic year ie divided into two s "sot 21 weeks each: the Winter session commences"011 the first Monday in January, and closes on the last Friday, in 7' 1 ""P8 De received at any period of the jsepssoa and charged only from time of entrance. Ample provi.-iott ' has been made ' forthe accomrnodativn of more than H O pupii I he Natural Sciences are. illustrated and enforced bv weedy , lecturesand appropriate experiments. . Pupils can remain with the Principals during vacation. Teachers Ulty thif In5ttution con8ists of Eight experienced lioard and English tuition, including Stationary iiu j. uei jor ccnooi-room, riano music and use of Instrument, Music on Guitar and use of do., Wax Flowers and Fruit, each, Ancient and Modern Languages, each, Landscape Drawing and Painting, Panning in Water Colors, Paiminf in Oil. 33.00 tin (K) 5)00 10 00 10 (X) 10 00 If) 00 Vocal M usic, and various kinds of ornamental Needle v oil" w . . . GRAVES &; WILCOX- Warrenton, Dec. C, 1651. ' CEDAE ROCK, FRANKLm CO, NORTH CAROLINA. 11 c? n i - v. ivit'HARDsox, Principal I T !.!'i Ten" Hcho1 wiU obeu on the 1st Men- day in January, ls.j- Board, sf. 50 , ierrnonlh. - lor a Circular c.ntaining full rtieuh-.rs app'.v l" tli0 rinciii:i L or "" "ii j Principal, or UNO. ADAMS HARRISON'. Sec. Board Trustee?. December 20, 1851 BELFORD FEMALE ACADEMY. NASH COUNTY, N. C, . Mrs. M. C. RicnAEisox, . . , T"E Exercises will be resumed on the 1st Monday in January. lS.vr 1 Janl!" " " ' 1St ' ' FtrtlcumrstaSit: fA 1 Deccmbar 20, l'5 1 ' - &lm-d 'oT -1 ' . .'. "c" ' '- DESIGNING . FEMALE SCHOOL. HILLSBOROUGH, N. C. ! ". THE winter Session of Mr. and Mrs. Bt RWxr.L's Sclio" will begin on Thursday, the 15th January next. Bcara can be had in the Family ot the Principal, for term?; &c- see circular. Address - REV. R. BUR WELL . Hiilsboro', N. c- Dec. 27,1851. . 4w. -I i 'i: It -f ' -5 mm v -