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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1850-09-27
ATTENTIONS

The days are creeping into the nights now
quite fast, and every one needs something with
which to while away the long hours of the eve
ming. What will do this so agreeaBIy as a good
newspaper-the Spirit ofthe Age, for instance ?
We trust all, not already subscribers, whose
eye meets this paragraph, will Immediately
send in their names, and the cash, and thus dc
themselves a great benefit, and US a favor
There is quite a number Of blank leaves yet In
our books-send in the names, and we'll give
you double your moneys worth
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Ianirs Brpartmrnt.

NATIONAL UNION D. OF T. OF NoRrH
AMERIcA-The Worthy Sister Scribe has
recently received an application for a charter
for Washingtonian U. No. l, D. Oft. to be
located in Liverpool, England. The docu-
ments have been forwarded, andfa Deputy
appointed to.organize the Union, and to ex-
ercise a general supervision Of the Order in
Great Britain.
Thirteen charters have been granted since
the session Of the N. Union in June last,
nearly all of which have been instituted.
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A DIVISION.

The attention Of the members Of the Order
is called to the Programme of Arrangements
for the grand Temperance Celebration to take
place in this City, on the 10th of October, en-
suing. 1t is desired hat it should be the lar
gcst and most imposing demonstration Of the
Order ever made in the State; and we would
therefore urge upon the members to take steps
to have as large delegations from each Division
in attendance, as can possibly be secured
And let those particularly in the Counties ad-
%jacent, turn out en- masse, to swell the gallant
army Of free-hearted Sons. Can we not mus
ter 1000 Tetotallers on that day? Let Us all
try. Several of the most distinguished men,
bers of the Order will be in attendance, and
the Committee of Arrangements are e~xerting
themselves to make itan interesting and agree
able entertainment.
We would also remind ~Subordinates of the
importance of having every Division represen-
ted in the Grand Division. Weighty and i'm
portant business is to be transacted at this ses
sion and in order that the decisions may be
satisfactory to the Order generally, it is essen
tial that unity Of council and action should be
had among the Representative of all the Divis
ions. Let every Division see to it then, that j
has at least one Representative in attendance
at the approaching session; to ensure which
let the expenses Of a special Representative b
paid by each Division. All cause for com
plant viii be thus avoided, and general harmo
ny be secured thereby.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1850-09-27

DEATH OF MAJOR MILIER.-Brevet Ma
jor John H. Miller, of the U. S. Army, died
at the residence of DIR. Porter, near Pitts
burg, Pa, on the 18th inst. Major Miller
was the s~on-in-law Of the late Hon. John
Noryell, and the husband of Mrs. Miller,
who so mysteriously disappeared from Mag
ara Falls a few months ago. The family Of
Mr.. Norvell has been sorely afflicted during
the last few months, in the death Of its head,
a SON, and a sonin-law.
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DoMEsT1c EcoNomY.- Men talk in ran
lures, says WitherspOon, of youth and beau
ty, wit and sprightliness in their wives ; but
after seven years union, not one Of them is
to be compared to good family management,
which is seen at every meal, and felt every
hour in the husbands purse
Woman Is just what man makes her
Show her that you admire usefulness more
than tinsel, that you wish her for a compap;on
instead of a plaything that you esteem
beauty Of the mind more than personal beau
ty, and take my word for it, she will 50 edn.
cate herself as to be worthy your respect
and Affection
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1850-09-27

GRAND LODGE OF THE UNITED STATES.
AT the Grand Lodge, independent Or
der Of Odd Fellows, in annual session at
Cincinnati, twenty-four Grand Lodges
and twenty Grand EncsIupments are
present. The expenses OF the adjourned
session were upwards Of 5000. The
assessments law Of the last session was
repealed by a decided Sote-ayes 81
nays s.
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ATTEND YOUR MEETINGS.

If Sons and Daughters neglect their reg
ular places, and times of meeting, it is al
most impossible to prevent a spirit of apathy
from growing on them. Do not neglect yonl
meetings for a single night. Meet together,
talk about the cause, plan for the cause, on.
courage each ether to work for il, and or
separating, go to work more vigorously thar
ever.
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RALEIGH, q. Q.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER y.

g. Subscribers receiving their papers adj
dressed with red ink or pencil, are thereby infor-
med of the expiration of their subscription year.
We shall continue to send the paper to all our
present subscribers, unless a d~iscontinuance is
ordered. Those not desiring it another year
win return the paper; and those retaining it
win please forward the subscription money i'm
mediately.
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APPOINTMENTS OF P. S. WHITE.

AffO4N1MENlS OF L. ). WHITE.
1t is known that this distinguished champion
Of our Order is to be with US at the Annual Ses-
sion Of our Grand Division and as he is desi-
rous of addressing the people of North Carolina
on bis route to this City, we are requested to
make the oIlowingappointment at which times
and places he will discuss the great subject Of
Temperance and the benign principles of our
Order, viz:
At Mount Airy, Surry, Thursday, October
Salisbury, Rowan, on Saturday, October {
Lexington, Davidson, on Monday, Oct. I
Greensboro, Guilford, Tuesday, Octr
Wentworth, RocRm, Wednesday, Oct. 6
Hillsboro', Orange, Friday, October II
Chapel Hill, do. Saturday, October Il
Pittsboro', Chatham, Monday, October Il
And Raleigh, on Wednesday, October IL
Speaking at each place to commence at l;
O'Clock, NJ.
Let the Divisions andfriends of the cause Sc,
that due public notice be given o these appoint
ments, and also that Brother White Is provides
with a conveyance to go from one appointment
to another. Let there be a general uprising o
the people to hear this great speaker for we as
sure our readers he has few equals in the countr
As Brother White will doubtless be engaged b,
our Grand Division to traverse the State, all sec
tons win have an opportunity of hearing hiI
during the approaching fall and winter.
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sThat, sir, is the Spirit'of the Press said
Mrs. Bigelow, as she handed a glass of cider to
her ~neighbor, Mr.. Brown.
Teetotalers prefer the " Spirit of the Age.
ed. ComnunicGter.
Yes, and good Comn1unicatcrs' to help
diHuse the right kind Of " Spirit"
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1850-09-27

a SNAKE SroRV.-The Charlestown
(va.) Free Press relates the following
singular circumstance:
A negro in Dinwiddie county, camt to
his death, a short time since in the fol-
lowing singular manuer: He was sent
into a field on an errand and not return
ing as Dol as expected, search was made,
ant be was found lying on the ground
nearly dead, his eyes strained from their
sockets. aud exhibiting strangulation.-
On approaching nearer, it was discovered
that a large snake had crawled down his
throat. They attempted to draw out
the snake by lie tail, which extended Z
few inches out Of the negro's mouth, but
it drew il in too, aud the negro died a
the instant. tits supposed that he lay
down on the ground aud fell asleep, ant
the snake finding an entrance in the o
pen mouth Of the negro, crawled dowI
his throat, thereby eau ing his own AM
the negro's death.
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DIR. wERsTER-rHE CAUSE ov ms nurs.


The Cataract, speaking Of the execution Of
the unfortunate Murderer Of DR.. Parkman, and
the causes which led him to commit the bloody
deed, and brought him to the scafold, says -
/" While we pity, and would 10 ell suitable
ways alleviate, to the extent Of our abilities, the
Affections Of the surviving members of both
families, we cannot, in justice to the claims of
truth, temperance, and humanity, let the coca
sion pass, without making some slight a~llusiOn
to some Of the great and leading causes of this
long series of personal, criminal, and domestic
calamities. KProf. Webster had been a teetO-
taller, he would never, in all probability, have
been subjected to a felOn's death. Officer
Starkweather, in his testimony at the trial re-
lativs to the search Of Prof. Websier's rooms
in the Medical College, says:-
sin a cupboard Of DR..
Webster's room, I found tuo demlokns d
Wine, a jug of gin, and aug Of brandy"
This testimony, and that Of another witness
Ia Boston liquor dealer,-relatiye to his blk
against DR.. Webster for supplies, are emPhati
cally suggestive Of certain social and secret hGb
It's, whose terrible effects have 50 often beer
seen in those who have heedlessly sostered ant
formed them. These alcoholic beverages natu
rally lead to, and are always cOncomitant with
the perpetuation Of atrOcious crimes, and We a
gain challenge the production Of a single cas-
in Massachusetts,, New England, or the Union
Of a person, convicted Of a capital crime, VIII
had been for one, or more years, previous to il
commission, teetOtGly free from the use Of intoz
icGting drinks. Let the young and the DID,
parents and children-guardians and wards
masters aRd servantscand all electors an
Legislators Of the land, pause and ponder, an
consistently act upon the suggestion Of such
sapient and admOni.Ury factl Cold aOuter wi
not float a man to the gallows or to the State
prison, while rum has net only a natural tender
cy to do, bot has often done both
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g. We learn by the Salisbury Waterman,
that extensive arrangements are making for a
grand display at that place, on the occasion Of
the contemplated visit of P. M. W. p. White.
We hope this willb done at all his appoint
ments. Let the People in masses be gathered
together, TO hear this great champion of our
cause.
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@ We have received a lengthy communi-
cation from Snow Hill Division, highly censu-
ring the admission of the colored Cadets in the
procession at Boston, and protesting against a
similar occurrence in future. We would in
form the brethren of Snow Hill, that no blame
is to be attached to the National Division for
that gross improperly. The celebration was
gotten up under the auspices of the Grand Di-
vision of Massachusetts,, and the members Of
the National Division were mere invited guests
The admission Of cOlOred persons into the p
%cession was not only contrary to the wishes o
the National Division, but also met with its un.
qualified condemnation. Taking these fact.
into consideration, we esteem it entirely anne.
cessary to publish the article, unless insisted or
by Snow Hill Division.
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81 The Grand Scribe has issued Charters
for two new Divisions, this week: Weldon Di-
vision, No 1876, and Gum Neck Division, No,
154, in TyrreH county. The No. of this Divis-
ion is placed back, to fll a gap, occasioned by
the failure to organize the Division chartered
heretofore, at Pioneer Mills, in Cabarrus Co.
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FURTHER APPOINTMENTS FOR
P. Nj. w. P. PHILIP S. WHITE.


Having been requested to make some APP
pointments for Brother White, after the ad-
journment of the Grand Division, after con-
s~ultation with some of the brethren in the
East, we have determined upon making the
following:
At Garysburg on Monday 21st of October.
Weldon on Tuesday 22d do.
jackson, Wednesday sd do.
Murfreesboro', Thursday cath do.
Gainesville, Saturday 26th, at 10 o'cpk.
Sunsbury do. do. at 8 O'Clock.
Edenton, Monday 2Sth at night.
Hartford, Perq. "Wednesday 30th
WoodviIle, Thursday 31st
Elizabeth City Nov. list at night.
Camden C. Ho. do. 2dand at night in L. City
Plymouth on the 4th of November.
Some Brother at Plymouth and other ada
cent Divisions, will please correspond with III
as to future appointments for Bro. White ii
Berthe, Martin, Beaufort, &C., as will fall in hi
way conveniently in going to Newbern; from
whence he will visit Goldsboro', Wilmington
and the Counties of the Cape Fear region.
Bro. White is travelling for the good of tn
Order, and visits this State by invitation an,
as he is under no salary, it is expected tina
wherever be may lecture, there will be contri
buttons raised to pay his expenses and remu
~nerate him for bis services.
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r.

The Committee of Arrangements have q
dopted the following Programme, for the as.
sembling Of the Grand Division, and the
great Temperance Celebration.
/. Grand Division session commence on
Tuesday, the 18th Oct. at 10 A. NJ.
2. Grand Division meet at 8 o'clock on
Wednesday, the 18th, at Temperance Hall.
8. Subordinate Divisions meet at Town
Hall, on Wednesday same hour.
4. Procession to form at 10 o'clock, In
front of Temperance Hall, and proceed t.
the place Of public speaking.
ORDER or PRocEssIoN.
Gen. J. B. Littlejohn Chief Marshall
and Aids.
MUSIC.
Cadets Of Temperance.
Morning Star Division.
Phoenix Division.
Concord Division.
Subordinate Divisions according to No.
the latest established Div. taking precedence
Members Of Grand Division.
Officers Of Grand Division.
CIR. Chaplain and Orators.
Committee Of Arrangements.
On arriving at the place of speaking, tn
Procession to open column and enter in re
versed order.
Gy Members of the Order from all pol
tons Of the State, are earnestly and fratei
nally invited te be present and unite in tn
celebration; bringing their Regalia an
Banners, that a Grand aad imposing d.
monstration may be made on the occasion
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1850-09-27
MUSIC.
Cadets Of Temperance.
Morning Star Division.
Phoenix Division.
Concord Division.
@ The Sons will have a great demonstra

81 The Sons will have a great demonstra-
ton at Richmond, Va. Oct II The talent Of
the State will be there in the convention to
amend the Constitution the season will be ia
vorable, and an occasion of much interest and
lasting good is expected. Generals Houston
and Cary, Thos. n. GaIly, W. 7. Wiley, and
other distinguished champions ofour cause are
invited and expected. 4
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A NEW PROPOSITION.

Iii proposed that the Grand Division APP
point a committee of adjudicators, and offer
800 for the best History of Intoxicating
Liquors, with a history of the Temperance
Reform" not to exceed one hundred pages
octave, to be written by a native or resident
of North Carolina, manuscriptto be ready by
the LIST of May, 1851.
Should the Grand Division adopt this pro
position, and appoint a committee, we are
authorised by a jealous friend Of the Order
to say that be will be one of twenty, to pay
So 90 to raise the sum of 500. The man.
uscripe to be the property Of the Grand Di
vision. To be adjudged on the LIST Of Au
gust, 1851. Some such plan viii do much
good. Brethren send in your names to tht
Editor of the Spirit of the Age.
UNUM.
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We have been requested by . firm mem
Der of our Order, to submit the following
for the consideration of the friends of the
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-10-14
OBiTU AIRY.

DIED, on the 5th inst, at Green Valley He.
tel, MARY ELLEN, third daughter of Mr.. James
Howell i'll the 18th year of her age, Of a protract-
ed disease, supposed to be scrofula. 1t has been
but short time since the bereaved were called
10 mourn the loss of their second daughter
though bereaved of their children they NOUN
not as those who have in hope. l frequently
conversed with Mary, her confidence vas firm
in the Atoneulent of Jesus Christ, she conversed
about death calmly and with resignation that
q veteran of the cross of Christ may envy
Sometime before she went to join her sister she
connected herself with the M. E. Church and
had the Sacrament of the Lords supper admins
tered to her. "A short time before her death she
remarked to her papa, cannot pray-but
can look to Jesus and lay myself in his arms.
H. J. BLAND.
DIED at her residence in Pacahontas co., in
the 51st year OF her age Mrs. ELIZABETH
L1GHrNER, widow Of the late Jacob Lightner.
Tao Revolutionary Soldiers Gone
DIED on the - ultimo, Mr., JOHN STUART,
in the Goth year of his age. The deceased was
born in Augusta and was at the surrender Of
CORVALLIS, under Gen. Washington He was
member of the Methodist Church, and died in
the full hope of a glorious resurrection. e
DIED, on the - ultimo, Mr.. SAMUEL Pyl.
LEN, in the S0th year of his age. The deceased
was born in Augusta; and was at the battle Of
Guiltord Courthouse. This aged veteran was
a member of the Methodist Church, and like a
ripe shock has been gathered into the garner Of
his Lord.-Spectator.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-10-14
Correspondence Of the Vindicatcr
EXTRACT TO THE EDITOR, DATED
WASHINGTON, Oct. 9th IS

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9th, 1850.
SIR Col. FREMONT, contrary to the expec-
tation Of the public, has re-opened the quarrel
with Gen. FooTE, by publishing letter of OBJ
lections to the settlement of the recent Difficult
ty between them. His letter isnot at all COM
mended, nor does it speak much for his ludg-
ment, IN wishing to revive the quarrel at the ill.,
stlgatlon OF other persons, after his friend had
settled the terms amicably If he runs his head
into an improper moose, let him bear the conse.
qnences. hope Gen. FoorE will not open the
quarrel, on his part !; and yet l do not see how
he can avoid it, seeing that Col. Fremont uses
such strong and improper language General
FooTE started for Mississippi til: same day that
Congress adjourned, and Col. FREMONT will start
for the Pacific shortly. By the time they meet
again, it is TO be hoped, arrangements may be
made 10 prevent conflict between them.
see from some of the Northern papers that
The veteran CAss will again be pressed for the
Presidency, with Gen. FooTE for Vice President
This will make good and strong ticket; but
should rather see our friends less anxious 10
press their favorites at this particular time
There is time sufficient for designating our
Presidential choice, and we must not be too
earlv in the field, for the Wigs will run, once
more, "Miliary Hero that is already de-
cded upon, and at the proper time, sfuss in
teahersi will be proclaimed as the standard
bearer Of the wings and tories. Yes, sir, men
will support Gen. sooTT for TIE Presidency that
refused him bread and meat while in Mexico
would much rather await eveEts and watch
the movements of the Empire State 1t may be
that the patriot Dickinson will be selected, or
that Judge WOODBURY. or Mr.. BUCHANAN will be
the choice of our friends Let the best choice
be made and victory is certain.
The news from the Pennsylvania election is
not to be relied upon, up 10 P. NJ, this date
Ia s. few days the result will be fully known;
and we desire that the wings may be defeated,
they deserve to be if they are not.
Several of the members of the Convention are
here, but i. is impossible 10 say who is preferred
for President. Let him bea good and true re-
the business Of our cause for proper reforms in
The new Constitution.
Messrs HUNTER S, Mason have had dinner
given them at Warrenton. For w hat was that
compliment extended to them Was it for ser
vices expected it could not be for signing the
Protest, or voting with Hale and Seward on the
adjustment bills.
Your ob't s'v't,
WAYNE.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-10-14
APPLICATIONS BY MINOR CHILL
DREN.

If any officer or soldier who would be entitled
to bounty land under said act, living, has died,
leaving no widow who still survives him, but
leaving child or children under the age of ma
jorly, at the time OF the passage of said act,
such minor child or children are entitled 10 the
same quantity of land that the father would be
entitled TO if living.
In such case the guardian of such minor child
or children must make declaration as nearly
corresponding with the foregoing forms as the
nature of the case will admit. lie must state
the time Of his iather's death: the fact that no
widow survives him and must state the name or
names and eqact age or ages of his surviving
minor child or children.
This declaration must be accompanied by
salts factory proof of the fathers DEATH that no
widow survives him, Of the ages Of the minor
children, and of his own appointment, by COM
petent authority, as guardian. II there is any
family record showing the ages of the children,
it, Or certified copy of the same, should be for
warded, with the affidavit of some disinterested
person, proving the genuineness Of the original,
and that the copy certified is true and correct
copy of 1t.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-10-14
REFORM CONVENTION In VIRGINIA.

The recent election Of delegates TO the conven.
ton, called 10 revise The constitution oil Virginia
has resulted in the choice OF large lollty il
favor of radical popular features for new con-
stituton The change in the tone OF popular
feeling is quite remarkable, and can only be
attributed to the progress of liberal feelings
even among those who have it in their power
to suppress them. We notice with surprise,
[but gratiicalion,l in Eastern Virginia where the
planting interest is greatly predominant, and
where it may be presumed the pride OF the ''lirst
families was most potential--that, there in the
ancient dominion of Randolphs. Roanes, Giles
Upshurs, Venables. Nicholas, &c., the power OF
the demand of dsdarehised people has been
felt and responded to by the election of reform
delegates. III that part of Virginia west oil
the mountains, the people have at all times
been in favor Of a constitution founded upon lib.
eral Democratic principles. The convention
which assemblies in Richmond, in 1850, will be
very different from that which met in 1929. 1t
will not attract so much attention. but we do not
donbt that its labors will rebound more to the
credit of Virginia. The prestige of great names
will HOT influence the proceedings OF the dele
gates something more than sound, will be felt
and effected.
The convention of 1929 was regarded as one
Of the most august assemblies of men belonging
to single State that had ever convened upon
earth. The pride oil the Ancient Dominion was
there. All her great statesmen were met i'll
council. There was Madison, Monroe, Mar.
shal, Randolph, Tazewell, Leigh, Doeidridge,
Barbour, Alexander Campbell, (ihe reiormer,)
Upshur and host OF Others whose names be-
long to her long list of statesmen and orators,
laboriously engaged for five long months in d.
visng for mankind model inlrument for their
government. 1t seems that Heaven, in its mer-
CIV, had youchsafell thl these wise men should
assemble towards the close of their lives in one
great body, TO demonstrate the vanity and folly
of all human wisdom. A text book for all future
generations was bespoken. But alas the noun
tain labored and forth crept a monse! The
constitution framed by that august assembly has
failed, and new one must be formed. Young
err men--men of practical acquaintance with
the desires of the people, will now meet and
concoct for them an organic structure in the
spirit Of modern feeling and policy.
l1iississippion.