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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1849-09-27

The minds OF all parties, But soon alter all this,
up wheels the "aforesaid" slage.coacl to the
mansion where Priscilla resided, and the for
gotten Ernest CIackton once more aIghled to
The asonishmenl of not a few of tho citizens,
who were busting about the street, preparin z
Tor the reception of a Caravan of Beasts, which
had Unexpectedly wandered to this little part Of
the globe. After sundry coneclurings, it was
decided by the quiet villagers, that he had come
TO otllclate as groomsman at the wedding cere-
mony. So Sabbalhday came, beautiful, glo-
rIous day. The sun shone so lovingly down
upon ''earth below, that it filled all hearts
with gladness, and grateful thanks uprose from
good ard pious hearts, yelling their way to
Heaven. as burning incense on the altar, aud
upraises in the misty cloud, unseen. A prayer
had been offered, hymn said, and repeated by
the choir, in song, the sermon was nearly done,
when noiselessy through one of the aisles there
glided man, who ascending the pulpit
stairs and speaking to The clergyman, was seen
TO take scrap Of paper, and retrace his steps
No intended marriage that day saluted the ears
f the multitude. Days passed; no wedding
ceremony was performed, and the people of
Fairy.Dell were in state of "great excite
menI." What could it all mean e? Was the
stranger, Clackton, about to take the hand
that was plighied to another? Old Time still
kept his iron wheels rolling on, ill, he bore off
C!acklon in an invisible manner. No one
knew whittier he went, or when. Aud now the
good people began to think i, high time to look
around, and see what all this meant.
Il. II
AsaIu The congregation we're seated in the
sanctuary, ere The close of the forenoon services,
notice was read, as follows. "Marriage inten-
ded between Mr. Clement Newton and Miss
Priscilla Mamont, both of Fairy DELL" They
were married ere the setting Of the sun that day;
but the inhabitants still wonder how all hi,
was brough. about. This Flower, was trans
planted in more rural home, to perform the
'honors' Of her own quiet establishment, and to
cheer The heart that was to he desolate viii h.
out her kindly sympa,hies. My story is done;
but there are other Flowers in the Dell, of
which long aud interesting tales m;sM be told
we're they known 10 some gifted aulhoress."
Francesca.
Eo;ru DeU
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1849-09-27

Time and-lime. '.agin' have we laughed
silent laugh at an admirable description which
we once read OF a Yankee siage-drver's indie.
pendent bearing toward an EngIishman and hi.
family, whom lie was the gentleman 10 drive
through portion of.he western wiIds and whom
he left, together with his horses and stage in
sour November storm, securing for himself, in
log-hut toward which he posted for shelter,
comfortable sea, by the fire. Presently in came
the Englshman, with his two daughters, their
garments all bedribed with wet and dirt
looking daggers at the driver, who was ,akip,
big chew Of Tobacco, Il should think he said,
that our baggage ough, TO be brought in and
housed from the storm Il should think 30 tep
replied the driver, ejectns splash OF the 'iuisr
of the weed through his teeth upon The hearth;
tit was mine, should bring It in any howl
We'll, bring ii in then, sir!' said the EnpI<h,
man, angriIy. Meow look O here, Mister re- .
sponded the driver, i aint no maA's serv,,I
that's berry that don't grow on the bush,
this connry, mind tell We. BrHp IS III
truck YOURSELF We have been IN yonr
the above circumstance by 'mo,nt ''hced OF
incident mentioned in bur b..n;. A'hureu
Inc s,p'a,n OF one Of our mercantile vessel
e eu,'ea nus a"kee steward 20 The dinner table
I one aay ana ana holding up small nmphibious,
'"o"'"g oOlec,' Sow dripping with semi Aud
uea",so"r' sa'.. How the ID. sir, came III,
mouse ~ '.ese beans" 'Msous? YeasI Wal
cap u, that's what I'd like to know te,v,' Tbsr.
was no further satisfaction for tho captain i,
lie premises. The steward was prepared +,
seek, rather than to give information touch.
Ing the phenomenon" ''''"'
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1849-09-27

Some philosopher says to get rich you must
save little every day. Put by---pp, by, =
Some fellow says il hant guod rule. He
has tried it time and again, and just so sure as
he gets a little put BY, some fellow comes
along with curnverous bill, aud eats it all
up.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1849-09-27
How to Obtain Subscribers
A CANVASSING SKETCH.
IT WIN
WRITTEN FOR THE SPIRIT OF THE TlMEs' ny rHt
YnI r1.l Nm -

WRITTEN FOR THE SPIRIT OF THE TINES BY rHf
"yoUNG 'uN"
In The year '36, we published a semi-yveekly literary
u nal in The city of Detroit, and at the commencement
o orr career out mar, we employed n local travelling
agent one John D fellow of infinite tact ia his
business, and ordinarily one Of Tie meniest happies,
best natured bpeds we ever YET met with. John had
way OF obtaining Subscribers however peculiarly his owni
aud his success was proverbal 1.-The undertook TO get
man name and subscrp lion money, he col i-lherG
was no lodging the issue when he had resolved upon
thing.
John was large, powerful man, standing six fee,
ee IN his socksund feared nothing in the performance
81 his duty; AT times when resort 10 the tricks of h..
Trade. was necessary, he ever at home and hlt
mhlcry, smiling countenance, and capital address al
ways made him scores Of friends alhosl at first sight
But John occasionally encountered rough cuslo-
mer.
You call Thai paper' exclaimed rough, big 6sted
fellow, one morning in coffee house where John WI.
canvassing
well do said John quietly.
20 git OUT responded the bally
And you must subscribe, too-come'
Not as you know on, continued the other, sneer-
ingly. IFS a humbug''
What's a hhnbug?
'Iha paper O'yOurn.'
Come, now, my fine fellow, that won't do added
our agent not little Piqued. lie always stood sraigh;
up for the paper
THAT kind otalk ain Just The thing my friend con
'nucj john for there were several persons present.
i say it's hum persisted the fellow, 'and you're
another
AS the stranger go, off this last remark, he approached
Inc chnVasser Instantly, and offered some unmsakeabu
demonstrations of bcgerant character
John measured his customer moment az he advanced
and drawing back he very cooly Knocked the nsolent
leIlo% down. Then graspng the rowdy by the throat
'ksn:y paper humbug?' asked John.
'Yes-e uss your picrer!'
III Is, eh: continued the agent bringing the fellow
rap on the sconce which asloniShed him immensely
1T IS is NJ and again he cutied him vigorously AMI
then again. and again, until the bully began believe
that he had commenced operations upon the wrong ill.,
divldual
Us my Paper hume
'No--n--T MOI shreiked the fellow at last
what kind of 4 paper is il?'
ian no
yes you do, said John, raising his huge mawlcr over
the other head in threatening attitude and grinnins
CHASTITY smile-'yPs YOU DO
Wal, le me up, said the victim.
I'm let you up when you answer me-
Il tell you dun no
lsay you do responded John, and again he raised
that fearful fst, and showed his gis,ening teeth,
ye--yes!' shouted the sufferer
What kind of paper is it, then? Tell me or TT
smns, every bone in your ugly skin
ITS its a.
'Quckn
ITS goo--good- fuss rate one Now La me nm"
Not till you subscribe old fellow.
'You wont? exclaimed John, looking dagcers at tina
PROSTATE hero, while he grated his teeth like mad
amonnt-and ltashed him violently upon the floor oncs
more.
u will"
For year'' asked the agent,
No?
what them
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1849-09-27

ATR,rLE FOR G EoRcEy.-We understand
that the Emperor of Austria, by the advice Of
the Car Nicholas, Intends TO confer on Georr
gey ,ex-patriot and Magyar chief,ain, in reward
OF convenient and well timed surrender, an or
der of nobility with the title Of CONT Knock.
under. - Punch.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1849-09-27

Beautiful a' is the love, and sweet the k,. Of
sister out If you haven't Il sister handy, try
Yonr cousin~il iyn't much worse wy
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1849-09-27

'N0Od Gay, SIT.
Yes, continued the patron abstac,edly, as the cat.
vasser departed bat if you ain'tone o. the agents
ice cad aJont then aiai a Judge o. beesuar!' and
rubbing the side Of his crown-which had been bu,
slightly damaged as it happened. in the melee-he dis.
appeared resolved again interfere with the pow
er of the press
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1849-02-28
From the North Carolina Argus.

Der golden sands let Sacramento flow,
And trees weep amber on the hanks Of Pc;
Best Pee Dces shores the brightest beauties yield:
Feed here, my lsrnhs, III seek no distant fiaId.
Let those who will. go 10 California and
I'll their pockets with rocks, or feather
their nests with gold scales: we have no
idea Of leaving North Carolina while hon
est industry will afford us comfortable
livelihood within her honored borders.
There may be spots on the surface Of the
earth more fertile than any TO be found in
the limits of the old State; but others
might be in the occupation Of them be-
fore we could reach them and plant our
foot prints upon them. There may be a
greater abundance Of gold.dust in particn-
lar localities between the Poles Than we
shall PICK up by remaining here; but some
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1849-02-28
SELLING CORN ON THE con.

We have noticed for the lasi few years
a custom coming into general use, Of sell
ing corn on The cuh. This custom we
hold 10 be " more honorcd in The breach
than the observance. and therefore should
be reformed. Tbs cost of transportation,
a costly item Of expense, is thereby al
least dnubled-ihe purchaser gets the cobs
for nothing, while the farmer unnecessari-
" imposes heavy tax for conveyance
upon himself. Setting aside this view Of
the subject. there arc others uf vast mo-
ment to every farmer who looks upon eco
nomy as virtue. The cob OF the corn
crushed into meal, or broken into suiia-
bly, sized pieces, aud cooked, is worth, as
matter Of nu,rimenl. iwo-tiilhs as much
as grain, as food for milch.cows or work.
ing oxen, while !, improves the quality
OF The manure made by the beast fed up
on il, imparting 10 il besides a very sensi-
bic portion of nitrocenous matter, olher
certain mineral ssl,s, which would be
otherwise lost.
To the man who may not have paid
attention TO the study Of economy This
may appear small matter, but if he will
reflect, tina, every time lie may sell two
hundred bushels Of corn in the ears, he
Transports one hundred bushels more than
he receives any consideration for,--that
he gives away one hundred bushels of
excellent lnod--that he removes that guam
lily &C manure from his farm, and TO that
extent inpo, erishes his land, he will see
al once that he is warning against his in
tcrest, and lhst justice 10 himself and
family requires tina, he should no longer
pursue practice al once SO ruinous and
impolitic.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1849-02-28

So Iiey al fnnnd oul lley couId moi RI
hfr down. and ihtn ihsy Juhied her
Offender u Operatives Righls." !. IN
Eh'nszsr Elliott az New England"
Yankee Hewitt" kr. /. Noble TILES
she would soy. wilh perfect good hn-
NOR. " Don't yon link. young ladies'.
rou,d plead well for you When August
comes" And. Truly. when he LAY came
inr 4 e Distribution 81 Ionors, Helen re-
reired from The seLoel. by unanimous
award. IL highest they could l,esioR; an
address 10 he u al hefnTe tie friends III The
selionl ~ behalf II IN Edurslinn Sarirly
wLirh iley had established among Them.
and EleanoT Siilry was depuled 10 inform
her of their thone,
Helen Conway leli srhnnl. and hccane
teacher. For three wears she iniled IN
her honorable bal Luxurious yocalinn. aud
Ihen size was married 10 rne aLo had
long loved her. II ! dared lcll you lis
name, yon would recognize il Il once ~
one very familiar 10 you. for he Is mem.
Der Of congress-eloqneni. patriotic and
high.sonl.dl
Now, who can TIL bur Ilr'rn Conway
will enc day be a Presidents wife, OF
all 10 that school. mol one has f.irer
chance Of attaining thai slalion-and will
moi The " fariory girl do Tie Lonors Of
lie White House with superb grace!
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1849-02-28
CULTIVATION OF IRISH POTATOES,

CULTIVATION or IRISH POTATOES,
The time Cor planting Irish potatoes /
IL hand. and being satisfied that eronomy
rs well n the somlnn Of every family, re-
quirrs IN pan Tie surcrssful management
of this valuable vegetable. will oifrr Z
few suggestions on The subject Of lheiI
use. and my merhod Of planting. cullira-
ling and keeping them. There Is no crop.
in my opinion. which we ran make that
will pay betler far The amount nf labor
bestowed. and 60 further in the provision
ing Of . family Than this valuable inber.
vel rs far ~ | am acquainted lhry are
much neglected.. n we have more than
our families ean use. lbey are fine for our
stcck &c III kinds. if boiled; and pariicu-
larry il made inio -lnp Tor mich cows;
they will give more and richer milk. My
mode of planting j. 10 prepare my land hy
blowing IL very deep in November, aud
letting il remain in that situation until
planting lime. | Then lay on my rows
three feet distant. with a large turning
plow, and hll NJ the lurrow with straw or
leaves; cut my potatoes in small pieces and
drop about fourteen inches apart, bcing
careful TO keep The eye right side mp;
cover Them with the same plnw, throwing
the middles out entirely, 50 us 10 cover
them at least six inches deep. lf can
not cover them sufficiently deep with the
plow. draw up the he'd with the hoe. |
cultivate with the hoe. il required, being
careful not 10 draw down the bel. When
the vines become dead they should be
dug, in order to prevent them from taking
the second growth. then pa, them on
a dry ground floor until eeld weather; then
remove and pin like sweet potatoes. and
shelter with boards. They will keep well
for planting the next year. and will yield
equally as well for four or Eve years as
those we gel from lie north or west. By
following this plan we can have them FOR
use The year round.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1849-02-28
Singular state Of Nan during the
Time Of Sleep.

We need not have recourse 10 exiraor-
binary events 10 be convinced III The M
conceivable power and wisdom u God !;
we have only ~ look around Us. He
shines conspicuously in lie least OF his
works. or The many remarkable things
OF which he is he author, wish 10 call
your attention TO one, which, because i,
daily occurs, is not the less deserving ii
your observation. Often as you have
hcen refreshed by sleep, perhaps you
have never reflected upon this singular
state, nor regarded il as one of The mosl
extraordinary effects Of Divine goodness.
When sleep oyerpnwers US with pleas.
ing foIgetiulness, we do not think il won.
deriul we believe orr body is formed Cor
such a state, and thai The inclination,
prompting Us 10 indulge in sleep, proceeds
from natural causes. 3ni perhaps we
may with propriely consider sleep under
s<aDpoints Of view. On the one hand.
there is nothing To be observed which may
not result from The peculiar nature Of our
organization; on the other, there is some
thing SO striking and wonderful in this ma
tural effect, that any labor bestowed upon
the consideration OF il will be amply COM
pensaled.
Sleep comes upon us impercrp,ibly ; il
we endeavor 10 ascertain the exact mo-
men,, the attention We give will he an oh
s,arle 10 IFS approach; nor shall we he A.
BILE 10 sleep ill all such ideas are dissipa.
ted. Sleep comes unsolicited; The more
efforts we make 10 obtain il, The less like
" are we 10 succeed. God has 80 ap.
pointed sleep, that il becomes an agreea-
BILE necessity; and he has rendered il in.
dependen, OF our reason and Of our will.
Let us pursue this consideration, and
muse npnn The wonderful stale we are in
during sleep. We live without being con.
scious Of our existence. The functions
all act with their won'ed regularity. The
activity Of the soul, for space, seems 10
be suspended the senses are benumbed,
The muscles inactive, and all voluntary
motion ceases. In short, the state Of sleep
is truly wonderful, and very much resem-
bles thai Of death. Who can think of
sleep without being al the same time re-
minded of death, which, sooner or later,
will impecepthly steal upon Us. or seize
us without warning, unwished for and I'm.
expected!
The senses, whose functions arc sns.
pended during sleep, are equally incapa-
BILE Of action at the near approach Of ica'h.
The IDEAS also are clnnded we Notice no,
surrounding objects, and dark oblivion
wells our faculties. Let devotion often
present this meditation 10 our minds.
Whenever we seek for repose upon The
dnwny pillow, let us reflect upon the
blessings of sleep. and look up with graft
inde 10 Him who, during our seclusion
from toll and labor, watches over our
slumbers and preserves from dangers our
helpless condition. For, il a protecting
hand did not shield us, 10 how many per-
lis might we not be subjected during the
night season !! Home Journal
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1849-02-28

Pleasure Of RaaiIrg.--0f all The
amnsemenis thai can possibly be imagin-
ell fnr an industrious mau. after hts daily
tolls or IN the intervals. there is nolhinr
like reading newspaper. Iiealls for no
bodily exrriion. Of which he las already
had enough, perhaps Too much. II re-
lieyes his home Of its duIlness and sal
ness. Nay, il accompanies him 10 his
neStday's work: and gives him somelilng
10 think Of besides the mere mechanical
drudgery Of hls every day occupation;
something he can enjoy whilc absent. and
look forward to with pleasure. II | were
TO pray for a taste which should stand by
me under every variety Of circumstances,
aud be source Of happiness ard cheer
fulness 10 me through life, and shield
against all ils ills, however things might
60 amiss, and the world frown upon me,
il would be a taste for reading.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1849-02-28
The effects of Poverty on the Mind.


DR.. Claiming thus sensibIy describes the
narrowing and depressing effects Of pov.
eriy on the intellectual powers. The con-
dilnn Of the poor is unfriendly 10 the ac-
ton aud unfolding Of the intellect, and a
sore calamity 10 a rational being. In most
mril. indeed. the intellect is narrowed by
exclusive cares Of the body. In most
men, the consciousness of excellence is
crushed by the low use 10 which il is per-
petnally doomed. But sull in most, a de-
gree Of activity is given To the mind. by
The variety aud exten, Of their plans for
wealth and subsistence. The bodily wants
Of men carry them in measure into The
future, engage them in enterprises reqnIr-
ing inventions. sagacity and skill. The
great idea. which slrs up in other men
world Of thought. The idea Of better loi.
has almost faded from the poor mans
mind. He almost ceases 10 hope Tor his
children as well as himself. Even paier-
nal love, TO many the chief quickener Of
intellect, stagnaies through despair. Thus
poyer,y star,es the intellect. The poor
have no society beyond their own classes,
tia. is beyond those that are inclined TO
their narrow field Of thought.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1849-02-28

Cure for Hydrophobia.-At Udina, in
Frinle, poor man lying under the fright
fnl torture nf hydrophohia was cured with
some draughts Of pure vinegar. given him
BY mistake instead Of another potion.
A physician at Padaa got intelligence of
this even, al Udina, and tried the same
remedy upon patient al the hospital, adj
ministering to him pound Of vinegar in
the morning. ano,hcrat noon. and the third
at sunset, and The man was speedily and
perfectly cured.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1849-02-28

Ohio Lands.-Mr. Turley. Of Scioto
county. Ohio, last year raiseil 100 bushels
OF corn on one acse Of land; Mr.. George
l,onghrev raised 1900 bushels Of shelled
corn on eleven acres, or an average Of
1881 10 the acre. In Ross county, Ohio
The premium offered by the Agricultural
Society Tor the best acre of corn, is cou.
pled with the condition, that the yield
shall be mot lass than two hundred bush
els 10 the acrer
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1849-02-28
MARRIAGE Of two Giants,--A I,

Marriage Of two Giants.--A teH
wedding in high life was to have taken
place al the American Museum in New
York on Friday evening-beiug no mets
than The marriage Of the Giant and Giant.
ess who lave been there for some time
past. The former is % years of age,
stands 8 feet in his stockings and weighs
over 500 lbs. The latter Is 81 years Of
age, is nearly 8 feet high and weighs 3s7
pounds.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1849-02-28

so,l would he sure % have his claws %
4 before our ryrs would be greeted b,
lie gliller u IL shesn. Tie farl j.. ~
uessr we've IN high lsaiher with Fortune,
Of her famed raInlrapia We can sav 0,
hing 81 our own kn.a ledge. She has II
M period in cur lie msnilesleJ The Slight
ct disposition 20 pour ~ ennlenis u our
feel: and We have lived 20 long oui 81 her
lavai that We now care bun lille about q.
Besides, Psssny has adhered 10 ns through
20 mary difficulties that We could no, nov
plH company with Il Without Iegtei. Ia
1ur daTkesl hours II trial and aillrlion il
has stuck 70 rs /. rlnsgr lllan 4 brother !"
aud lrom an experimental knoNledge oi
the slmng,h and sincerity Of IL attach
nienls where Il conceives liking. we
take pleasure in recommending il to the
favorable confederation Of certain friends
whom we have had occasion 10 tn in
the course Of human events"
The Wisdom Of solomon has taught rs
Ihal Riches are wont Ia take snlo Them
selves wings and is away l,eayenwaId
and The genius Of l;olisn,ih hath record.
ed iIs experience thai Friendship is
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1849-02-28

Travel on Railroads. -The fare on
The railroads in Massachusetts is so cheap,
and the facilities go great, that in The list
Of members Of the Legislature fifteen Sc
na'ors and nlnetv-two hssemblymen are
set down as boarding al home"
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1849-02-28
A Touching Story. - Hon. A.

A Touching Story. = Hon. A. RI.
Stephens, OF ia, in recent address at a
meeting in Alexandra. for the benefit of
the Orphan Asylum and Free School ui
tina, city, related the following Snecdnie :
"a poor lille boy, in cold night in
June, with no home or roof 10 shelter his
head. no paterna or maternal guardian oI
guide TO protect and direct him, on his