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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1850-10-04
AGRICULTURAL.
E MAN A FARMER.

The cultivation of the earth is congo
NAL to the nature of mankind and a very
large proportion of men, during some
share Of their lives, either do, or have a
desire to become farmers. Besides those
who, in civilized countries, are bred to
the culture of the soil, and make it their
sole pursuit through life, there are thou
sands of others who retire from the bus
tie and anxieties of trade, the vexations
of a professional, or the turmoils of a
public life, to rural quiet and the undis-
turbed cultivation of an acre of land.
The merchant, whose youth has been
spent behind the counter, whose prime
Of life and middle age have passed be-
tween the ledger and the stronghold, be-
tween the hopes of gain and fears of loss,
having at length realized a plum, retires
from the crowded city and the anxieties
OF trade to the pure air of the country
and the peaceful cultivation of a farm.
The lawyer, having acquired wealth and
professional fame, abandons his causes
for a more tempting cause.-The pursuit
of agriculture-or mingles with his pro
fessional labors the exercise Of the spade
and the plough. In like manner the
7 physician and the divine, the curer 0
E physical and moral diseases, consult thei
5 own health and quiet, and find a balm
q for body and mind, by ~snatching a few
: hours from the calls of professional duty
to apply them TO the grateful pursuits Q
: filling the earth. Why should we men
ton the statesman and the warrior
e They, too, are inclined to become fal
e mers; the n leaving the field of ambi
ton, the other his harvest of laurel'
E. both seek a soil more congenial to tn
. best feelings of man, and end the caree
Z of life, like Cincinnatus, at the plougl
: Even the mariner, the adventurous SC
ne of Neptune, whose home has been Fl
n, many years, professionally and PARTIAL
as on the deep-who has sailed to all LIANT
C. and visited every sea, bringing with hi
n the r~arities of every country and the pr
lot ducts of every clime-purchases hon
a. on the land, transplants his exotics in
he his native soil, prefers that his last re
i'm should be in the rural church-yard wi
We his kindred, to finding a bed in the b
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som Of the deep. The mechanic, too,
is smittten with the love of farming, and
exchanges the dust Of the shop for the
burrows Of the field, the confined air of
crowded rooms for the free atmosphere
of the heavens and the noise Of machin-
cry for the music Of birds.
Nor is this prevailing love Of agricul-
ture, which sooner or later in life discov.
eIs itself, to be wondered at, whether we
considerlt as implanted In our nature, or
whether it be the result Of reason and
experience. If it be innate, it is mere
ly kept down for a while BY the engrosS-
ing pursuits of wealth, the calls of ,ambi-
ton, or the strife of glory. But, these
being satisfied or disappointed. the mind
set free, returns, and applies its remain
ing energies to their peaceful grati6ca'
ton. But reason and experience may
we'll be allowed their share in bringing
so large a portion of mankind ultimate
ly to the cultivation Of the earth. Who
that values his native dignity and indie
, pendence, would not prefer to be lord o
a few acres of land, with nobody's hu
mors 10 consult but his own, and nobod,
TO please but his Maker, TO the cringine
the fawning. and lying that are apt I
enter SO largely into political. profession
| al, mercantile, and mechanical life9
: any man on earth can say, al ask n
faUorS," it is the farmer. Skilful an
honest labor is all that the earth require.
! and it yields a due return-no favor
dearly bought with the surrender of il
4 dependence, of honor, Of truth, and of a
. noble and manly feelings; no truckin
q for office, no fawning for popularity, n
: lying for gain. No man can say Of farm
ing, al have served a faithful master
: | have sacrificed honor, and conscience
and independence of mind; and VIII
E have / gainedy Among farmers thel
d are no deserted Wolseys. and no Bells
RUS lives a reproach 10 agricultural pu
suits. The choristers of the field new
= sing to deceive, the flowers Of the me;
never bloom to hide deformity, and n
ture never smiles to betray. !,
Berkshire .American.
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R y & Q Q % s.

He HAD HIM THERE. The following
squib was perpetrated in one Of the pub
lie schools in Philadelphia county.
1t seems that a few hours exemption
from mischief had greatly enlarged the
bump Of s'treachery" of the young ideas,
and they smeared the balustrades from
top 10 bottom with mud, and when the
master came in, he very naturally laid
his hand on it when he mounted the
stairs. He was soon aware of his sad
mishap, bat said nothing about it until
all the scholars had been called in and
taken their seats, when he acquainted
them with the fact, and said he would
give any one .tUe dollars who would in
form him who had a hand in it.
At this moment, up jumped a little red
headed urchin, who said
"Thir. you seth you'll give any one
five dollarth who'll tell who had a hand
in it,"
eyes"
"Now you'll not whip me, will YOU?
"No."
"Well, thir, y-NOwyou wont whiI
me?"
"You young scamp. I'll lick you i
you don't tell pretty soon."
"Thir, y-o-u-Oh, l don't like to
Go on, or I'll skin you aliveE"
well, thir, you had a hand in itr"
The master gave in and forked over.
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new BOOK STORE.
USr OPENED TWO DOORS ABOVE
r. SMITHS STORE. ry-

JU6T OPENED TWO DOORS ABOVE
r. SMITHS STORE.
RALEIGH. n. c.
THE Subscriber has just opened a Book Store
1 in Raleigh, two dOurs abuve MIR. Richard
Smiths Store, where he offers 10 the public
SCHOOL BOOKS,
OF almost every description, together with q
large collection Of
RELIGIOUS WORKS,
From the Pens of eminent authors Of the differ
ent Denominations alss.
STATIONERY,
OF excellent quality all Of which he proposes
to sell on very reasonable terms.
Any Book not on hand at present, can be or
dered and received by the Subscriber in a few
days, and he will be prompt to fulfil all order
from town or country.
JOHN w. O'NEAL.
RALEIGH. Sent, ~. 1850. At.
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g+A member of the Legislature, who
INDUCED himself in afternoon maps, re-
quested his friend to awaken him when
the lumber act came on. He omitted it
by forgetfulness, but accidentally gave
him a Jog as the house was discussing a
bill 10 prevent fraud. Old sleepy
head started, rubbed his eyes, and ex-
claimed, Mr.. Speaker, a word or two
upon that bill, for more thsn one half of
my constituents get their living in no 9th.
er way!"
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gBRAAT AgADaRa.
THE STUDENT AND HIS MOTH
Frs LETTERS.

Among the students in an Academy
in Massachusetts, in 1916, was one, who
was the son Of a pious mother, but whose
father wasa professed believer in the doc
trine Of the final and universal r~estora-
ton of all men, and openly rejected and
ridiculed true religion. Yet, notwith-
standing Mr.. F.'s (he young mans faith
er) hostility to religion, he had permitted
his SON to be trained up in the Sabbath
school, where the true principles of the
gospel had been SO instilled into his
young mind that all the sophistical argu-
ments used by his father were unable to
move him. But at the period Of which
We are speaking, the young man was a
stranger to God experimentallY.
The second week after he entered
school, he received a letter from his
mother, in which she warned him of the
danger TO which he exposed himself by
living in rebellion against God, and urg-
ed him to repent. He thought but little
on the letter, and, being a close student,
applied himself to his books, entirely re-
CARELESS Of the concerns Of his SOUL
Two weeks passed and another letter
came, containing the same warning and
representations as the first. And thus she
continued, for some months, 10 write to
her ~impenitent son, using every argu-
ment a mothers love and concern for his
soul could suggests to persuade him to be-
come a Christian. Still his mind re-
manned unaffected.
In the meantime a protracted meeting
was being held in the village where the
academy was located. The young mar
had frequently been solicited to lay a
side his books and attend it. This ht
refused to do, saying, he did not feel a
all interested in the meetings, nor had b
the least concern for his soul besides
it was more profitable for students to al
tend TO their books, than spend thei
time in that manner.
Two weeks had passed since he re
ceived his mothers last letter; he wen
to the post Office for another, and foun
one with the post mark of his native vi
lage upon it; but on opening it, lnstea
of seeing the familiar hand of his mott
er, his eye rested on characters scarcel
Iegible. What could this mean? H
began to read, and soon learned that h
mother by accident had been deprive
ofthe use Of her right hand, and had wri
ten with her left still presenting to hi
the important theme Of his salvation
This touched a chord in the young man
heart, and be said, "If my sins are 4
cause Of 50 muchgriefto my mother the
must be something wrong, and by t
grace Of God / will forsake them, and
gin nov to seek my souls salvation"
That evening he went to the pray
meeting; and when the mournel
@sre requested to come forward to
altar that Christians might pray for the
he was among The first there. But
he afterwards stated, he had no conl
ton Of sin, though he knew he was a {
ner, and without repentance could
be saved. II was love for his mother
lone which prompted him to take
step he had, and love for her led
still further. For several success:
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RALEIGH CANDY MANuFAcToRY

N# 1857 L-ZLrL |L
THE SUBSCRIBER would take this meth
cd of informing Dealers in CANDY, that he
has procured the services Of a Superior Work
man and has made a great improvement in his
CANDY; and he hopes. by attention TO the
business, to merit the custom Of North Carolina
Merchants. a3 Ah
He would say that it is as much to the inter-
est of North Carolina Merchants to sustain a
Candy Factory, as to himself. He warrants
his Candy to be as good, in every respect, and
as cheap as it can be bought this side of Balti-
more.
All he asks is one trial, to convince any one
that he can and will sell as cheap and as good as
can be found anywhere.
He also keeps on hand a good assortment Of
SEGARS, RAISlNS, Engravings in Frames
and without Frames NUTS, Of various kinds ;
and many articles in the Confectionery line not
necessary to mention.
He;will, in a short time, commence the man.
ufacturing Of all kinds Of FANCY CANDIES
such as Sugar, Almond, Plum, Mint drops, and
Candies for dressing Cakes.
His establishment may be found directly op-
posite the Market House, on Fayetteville Street
L. B. WALKER.
Raleigh, Sept. 13, 1850. 4atf.
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RaRYoa CORNER.
AUTUMN REVERE.

BY MISS PHOEBE CAREY.
Summers blush has left the roses,
Summers smile has left the riIls,
And with tresses like the sunrise
Comes the Autumn Ger the hills.
Comes she singing with her reapers,
Where the rushing sickle shines;
Shouting gaily in the vineyards
Where the maidens strip the vines.
And the hearts that blessed the Summer
Wien with June she smiling came,
Turning from her, pale and dying,
Greet her sister, just the same.
Yet not for this my bosom
With such mournfll sorrow thrills;
O, the Summertime is dying
In my heart as on the hills.
Such sweet visions round about me
Once in smiling beauty burst;
Not the year has changed SO sadly
As the dreams that / have hurst.
flushing hearts beneath his shadow,
Breathing poison on the blast,
Death has huitered right above us
All the Summer that is past
Leading down with silent football
Those who blessed our hearts and homes
From the sunlight, to tat chamber
Where the sunlight never comes.
OF how many, strong in manhood,
In that lonesome way have trod,
And how many little children
Have been given back to Godl
And, when fair on memory's vision
Asto-day, they rise an6 glide,
feel how al the beauty
OF existence with them died.
One there often comes to meet me,
As he cam in childish pride,
With his shining ringlets softly
From bis forehead put aside
One that all our deep affection,
An our pleading could not save,
And the dust has long been scattered
Der his beauty in the grave.
Fairest Of the lambs immortal,
In the Shepherds bosom borne
To green pastures and still waters,
Is the little one we mourn.
Here, forgetting in our sorrow
What the Father knows above,
That the Saviour's arm is stronger
Than the clasp of human love;
And that little children, taken,
Go, ere evil days begin,
Down to death and up to Jesus,
With no sorrow and no sin
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@p"You are rather late this morning,
William" said good Mr.. Risewiththesun
to a laggard apprentice, who came at a
late hour. "Yes, sir, but better late
than never is an old saying, replied
William. Better never late" said the
master, sis an axiom Of far more worth,
though it may not be so DID,"
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@pA French artilleryman, at Ant
werp, was obliged to undergo amputa-
ton. Seeing the attendants carrying of
his leg, he called out. 81 say, comrade,
give me back my shoe: I had only one
pair-that will now make me two"
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1850-10-04

A LONG NOSE. A Paisley manufac.
turer having got, by some accident, a
severe cut across the nose, and having
no court plaster at hand, stuck on his I'M
fortunate proboscis n of his gum tick
cts, on which was the usual intimation
warranted $50 yards long,"
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Manufacturing establishments
In Raleigh

"a In Raleigh s
ToSEPH WOLTERIrTG flor a number Of
y years Foreman in the Raleigh and Castor RAD
Road Blacksmith Shop respectfully announces 70
the citizens OF Raleigh and the surrounding Coun-
ties, sthat he is prepared to manufacture
LOCKS, oFFALL DESCRIPTIONS,
Guns and Pistols,
Carriage Spriags, .MiH-ar0E, Brass Castings,
and IN short, Gng thing IN Machine and
Black smith OcOrk.
HE Is ALSO PREPARED TO EXECUTE BELL HANG
ING, AT H SHORTEST NOTICE.
.also has on hand an extensive assortment of
Locks of all kinds, at prices from 10 cents TO 20
dollars ;-Edgetools, an assortment of -Axes,
Drawing-knives, Hatchets, Hammers, Files Of
various descriptions, and a number Of articles in
his line too tedious to mention. q ~
All orders faithfully executed at the lowest PR
ces, and new work entrusted to his care will be
warranted. Orders from a distance viii be aten.
ded to and executed at the shortest notice Hi.
establishment will be found at the Raleigh Raj
road Depot. 8sN
Repairing in his line performed with neainesl
and despatch. y7lso, a general assortment Of Gum
and Pistols constantly on hand.
JOSEPH WOLTERTNG
Raleigh, May "a, 1850. 40 3l
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MCDONALD & LYONS. General .4gcn
for N. C. Exclusive of Raleigh,)
A FINE CHANCE FoR YOUNG MEN.

FINE CHANCE FOR YOUNG
We want young and active Sons Of Temper
ance to act as agents Of the above valuable work
n the different counties Of this State. The
work, in character, elegance and worth, far
surpasses anything Of the kind ever offered, and
will doubtless be purchased by every temper
ance man in N. C. This is a fine chance foI
young men to realize a handsome capitol BY
bat little e~xertion. For terms, &C., address,
post paid,
MCDONALD & LYONS, Broad ST. Rich.
mond General agents for North Carolina (exclu
sive Of Raleigh.) 23m-
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ARTHUR'S HOME GAZETTE.

The Subscribers have commenced the publl-
cation Of a new weekly paper for families. with
the above title, to be under the entire editorial
control Of
rs. ARTHUR,
Who will concentrate upon it all, or nearly all,
Of his literary labors. The Gazette will be
emphatically a paper for the home circte-a
household cOmpanion-a pleasant freside friend
seeking, while it imparts instruction to entertain
and interest all classes Of readers. A leading
feature Of the 8 Home Gazeite'' will be a series
of original Nouvellets by the editor, who will
furnish some four or five Of these pictures Of do
nestle life, written ia his best style, for every
volume. The Home Gazette will be the organ
of no party or sect; but it will faithfully advo-
cate the right, and seek to widen the circle Of
human happiness. Honestly will the editor
teach the truth, as he has ever done in his wri-
tings, for the sake Of good to his fellow men,
He will oppose what is false and evil, as one Of
his social duties but, while doing 50, will use
no sharpe. language than its rebnke and correc-
+ ton may require. 1.-THE Home Gazette" will
be elegantly printed, on fine white paper, with
large, clear-faced type, that may be read by
Young and old without injury to the eyes.
TERMS OF THE PAPER-IN ADVANCE.
One copy, per annum, 80
. Three copies, S
Six copies, 10
I Ten copies, Is
Fourteen copies, 20
Where a club ofsix, ten, or fourteen ;cOpie
are sent, an extra copy will be furnished to tn
!. postmaster, or other person who makes up th
club. o. ALI letters must be postpaid, Ad
I dress T. S. ARTHUR & Co.,
No. 5 Athenian Buildings, Franklin Plac.
Philada.
e @+The Cayuga, N. Y, Chief, a pap,
Q which says many true things in aquaiut way
says Sd Man can sell rum in but one Of Il
three realms. Hell has never been cursed wit
the traffic or devils charged with selling it"
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The North Carolina
MutualLifs Insurance Company. .
a S8a Ca

4s1atg4aG Eott4 SaAo1ua
MutualLifs insurance Company.
1AGB1GWs 81 Ca las1
above Company has been IN ope--
ration nearly one year under the im-
mediate supervision of
Or. Chas. E. Johnson, President,
VIM d. Haywood, Vice President,
James #. Jordan, Secretary,
Wan H Jones, Treasurer, % sgr as
Perrin Busbee, Attorney,
M ~ T war Is 4; s1hns0n' Medical RsusSsf
De RI 9. Haywood. cOn'Elta'Sons
William D.. Cooke, Doc = saa sca
DR.. William R. Scott, Ereeaiue Com.
Charles 3. Root,
J. Hersnan, GenT. Agent:
Duringthis time more than 500 Polcieshavs
been issued ,wiIhan increasing demand for inf6fm-
alton on the subject of Life Insurance.. 80
This Company is working under The most lib
eTaI ChaFIer known 70 Lille Companies. The sth
Bel further enacted, That he husband may
insure his ownlife, ior the sole use and heneft of
his vile or children, and in case ofthe death Of the
husband, the amount thus insured shall Be uaid
overto the wife or children, or their guardian. a
under age for theirown use, FEE from ali ne
claims Of the representatives OF ehe husband or any
of his creditors
Organized on principles purely mutual, the life
members participate in the sUh0le Of the profits.
Besides, the insuredi is sllowedto use annual d.
vidends in the renewalof PIeminms. s a
Slaves are insured for a term of from one 10 Eve
years, Tor 2-Sds their value.
All losses ofthe Company are paid within nine
y days alter satisfactory proof IS furnished.
No California risks have or will be taken.
Blanks and Pamphlets containing Chausr, Bye
Laws, &c. can be had on application At The Office
OF the Company, or any Of The Agencies.
J, AGENTSFOR THE COMPANY .,
] Hermann George T. Cooke, W.. Whitaker,
G. E. B. Singellary, Travelling Agents for Sorll
Carolina, &C., and s. J. Young, for South CaIo.
lima.
Commnnicaiions should be addressed. po.,
paid 10 JAMES r. JORDAN,
- sad Secretary.
april TO- 1850. lily.
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40 @EgN AADRR9,

THE SUBSCRIBER has succeeded in pro-
curing the services ola superior Workman ; and
any article which the Ladies may want in the
Fancy Baking line, l am confident Lean please
in every respect.
Parties furnished with every thing nice on
tho best terms. Give me a fair trial, and then
if do not give satisfaction every way, there
will be no charge made.
Raleigh, Sept. Is, 1850. 3-tf.
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REGALIA. REGALIA. &C..

TTTE would respectfully inform our friends, and
w the Brethren generally,that we keep con-
SANITY on hand a large and general assortment Of
Regalia, and every thing necessary for fitting ont
Divisions, sc.
Sons of Temperance Jewels, pure Silver al
$l8, 20 and $22.
Officers Stats, fine, from 2 to 500.
Mafshallis Sashes, from 2 80 to $3.50.
Battbn's, from / 10 81.
White Linen Collars, superior style and finish,
IS per dozen.
Ballot Boxes, Marbles and Gavels, 50.
Seals neatly engraved, from $50 to So.
Nc
COT up to order, from 20 to 500, and designs for
warded first for the inspection Of the Division
when requested. 81
Any article ordered ofthis establishment, ant
not giving satisfaction, may be returned.
Address your orders to
WILSON & CO.,
Temple Gay ST, Baltimore Md.
March /. 1850.
Democratic banner., 1850-07-22
SHERLFF'S SaLE OF SCHOOL LAND.

N pursuance Of an order Of the county court of
= Pix county, Missouri, bearing date the 11th
day Of June, 1860, and to me directed. I shall on
the FOURTH DAY OF SEPTEMBER NEXT.
between the hours Of 9 o'clock in the forenoon and
5 O'Clock in the afternoon Of said day, and during
the term Of the circuit court for said county, pro-
eeed to sell, before the court house door in said
county, the following School Lands, viz: S Ia
of the s F. quarter Of sec. Is, T g. r 4 W.; the
E 1-2 Of the S E Or. Of the N w Or. Of section is.
I 81 N r 9 W.; and also the S E IA of the N w
quarter Of same section, township and range, and
the whole of section l6 Of T 81 N r 4 W., except
the N E ! 4 Of the N w quarter, and the N W Id
Of the N E quarter thereof, in lots Of forty acres
each, on a credit Of II months, to the highest and
best bidder, the purchaser giving bond at ten per
cent. with two good and sufficient securities for
the payment Of the purchase money.
MATHEW OWENS,
July Isl, 1850. Sheriff Of Pike county.
Democratic banner., 1850-07-22
PUBLIC SALE.

MANI rOh DhhOHAESO!'
VTNHE subscriber intending to quit business,
in this city, will offer at public sale. on the
premises, on SATURDAY, THE 10TH DAY
OF AUGUST, 1860, his entire lot Of
HOUSEHOLD & KITCHEN FURNITURE,
consisting in part Of the following articles, viz:
Beds, BedsteaA &c Bedding, Tables, Chairs,
Parlor and Cooking Stoves, and a VS.
riety Of other articles too tedious
to name. Also:
Three Milch Cows, and several head Of Hogs.
IL The buildings will also be rented on that
day to the highest bidder, if not otherwise dis
posed Of before that time. Tie houses are well
adapted for a private residence, having in con-
nection a good well, ~cistern, ice-house, Sc.
TERMS OF SALE:
For all sums under ten dollars the cash will
be required; for all sums over that amounts cred
it of IL months will be given. the purchaser
giving bond with approved security for the pay
ment Of the purchase money.
JOHN FOULKS, Sr.
Louisiana, July 18th 1850.
Democratic banner., 1850-07-22
ltoRlDA.-A meeting has been bela i

LtosIDA.-A meeting has been held in
~Hp,cofough county, Near Tampa, Florida
b which a resolution was passed recon-
ending the State Government 70 remov.
g Indians to the west of the Missission;
mo- IN order to facilitate the removal. re-
(commendng the General Governmsnt r.
make war upon the Indians. The ed;to,
|oI the Republican learns that some of the
twenty-five warriors about to move from
|rlorida' will be accompanied by their fsmi.
ihs same paper furnishes the substance
p 'he remarks of Bowlegs to Captain c..
EY, OF the army. The chiefssid that thev
Tere willing to be restricted within mar,
over limits, but that his yonne men vonld
father tight than hare the country entirely.
ne also stated that the "pale faces' could
gam nothing but evil if they should send
fhe'r red brethren away BY force, for their
prophet had told them an evil spirit would
take possession Of the country as soon a,
they should leave it., which would DESTROY
every "Pale face" that trespassed upon
their hunting grounds.