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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1851-02-07
CORPORATION PROCEEDINGS.

Our new Board Of City Commissioners
have commenced the work of discriminating
between applicants for the honor of retailing
distilled damnation'' in Raleigh, for the
next twelve months. AT their first meet
ing on Saturday night last, the following
persons were decided upon as being Just ft
for this business, viz John Kane, Alex.
Adams, D. G. Dudley. S. W. Williams,
John B. Sugg, James G. Sugg, and Jor-
dan Womble and the following as unwor-
thy to be trusted in even this honorable Q)
calling, viz; Calvin B. Davis, Seth Tay.
lor. Terrell Gill, ]. w. Mainard, D. Blake
& Bro, and A. J. Croker.
A Citizens Guard has been substituted
in the place of the hired Night Watch /; and
the suits instituted by the old Board, against
retailers who had not procured the requisite
recommendation Of the Commissioners, have
been dismissed. upon defendants paying al
costs.
The thanks Of the Citizens Of Raleigh
are due to those Commissioner who hav,
shown by their votes, that the character o
our City is net to be sacrificed, through
them, by granting retail license to eveyg one
whoever he may be. that asks the p~riyilegl
Of establishing his maj trap" incur midst
Let them pursue a like course throughou
the year, and the appreciation of all goo
citizens will be awarded them.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1851-02-07
THE COMMUNICATION

This Paper has been discontinued, for want
OF sufficient patronage to sustain it. The Ed
itor says he has been drircn to this course from
the fact that continued and increased embar-
rassment, from week to week and from year to
year, have followed the enterprise, until hi.
" hopes have been Frustrated in the dust. and
bis energy paralyzed by despairing of success"
The Communication was the first paper in the
State TO espouse the cause of our noble Order.
and NEST sincerely do we regret its diseontinu-
ance. Our heartfelt sympathies are with the
Editor in his misfortunes,a and any service we can
do him in this hour ofdistress will be most cheer
fully rendered and we do hope the Brethren of
the Order will take his situation into consider
alton, and do something for his relief.
In the Bulletin, announcing the discontin-
nance Of the paper, the Editor says:
"We have during the present week, subinitted
a statement Of our subscription list and receipts, 10
a lew friends, and their advice was 10 discontinue
Vie paper forthwith, seeing that, by continuing.
instead OF diminishing. we would be increasing our
emoarrassmenis Accordingly, we have trans
ierIed our subscription list 10 A.. M. German, Esq. /,
SfAtt VI IL A26a u I0OEk AlIHr.
sstipg and ably conducted temperance paper, who
has consented 10 furnish each OF our patrons with
his paper, regularly, till The close Of he subserip.
ton year, and as much longer as they may feel dis
posed TO patronage him.
We will shorty refund the subscription money
recently advanced us, to such as are unwilling to
paironlze the Spirit OF the Age"
This arrangement has been entered into at
the request ofthe Editor of the Communication,
to relieve him from the necessity of having to
refund to those who have paid beyond the time
of its discontinuance. We shall be pleased tc
number his entire list Of subscribers among oul
permanent subscribers, and will use our bes
endeavors to make our sheet an agreeable com
panien. But should any ~disapproye the ar
rangement, We hope they viii promptly return
our paper. The subscription year of a mum
Der expired with the last issue of the Commu
nicator-upon the paper sent to all such, W,
shall place our accustomed red mark, so tina
they may know the fact and either renew thei
subscriptions, or return the paper. As the sub
scriptions of others expire, we shall give I'll,
same notice. and shall expect a ready compli
: ance with the terms expressed here. Thos
. indebted for the Communication win make pay
! ment to the Editor of the Spirit of the Age.
!. All we ask, is fair and impartial trial-an
we hope all will give us this, before determinin
/ to decline our paper.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1851-02-07

SPIRIT OF THE AGE-This valuable
auxiliary to the great Temperance refor.
nation is still published at Raleigh, bv
its interchangeable Editor, A. M. German.
Esquire.
Without any disparagement to the
State Lecturer. Mr.. White, we think the
Esprit of the Age has done more for
Temperance in North Carolina than that
talented orator. Has it been SO well
paid p Charlotte Southron.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1851-02-07
CADETS AND

The Rutherfordton Banner announces the
recent formation of a Section of Cadets of
Temperance in that Town. with IA mem
bers, and says an application for "a Union of
the Daughters has been forwarded to the
proper authorities, and we shall soon have
Sons, Daughters and Cadets. The cause
is onward"
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1851-02-07

In the Georgia Female College, the
6rst class is called the Freshman" and
the second The Sophomore How a
young lady can possibly be a fresh man,
and what gallantry there is in calling one
Of the divine sex a Uise fool, which is
the meaning Of the word Sophomore, we
leave TO The learned professors Of the
Georgia College to explain.
The third class is called The "Junior,"
which tern. is very well, as il includes
the idea Of youth, a charge acceptable TO
a lady at every age, but The last class is
the worst Of all. This is the "Senior."
Spirit Of chivalry what an insult 10 the
sex to apply a term indicative, though
il be only comparative, of age and ex-
perience. Know, ungallant professors,
that al ladies', Up 10 q "certain sge,''
are Of the same age. and that there can
not possibly by the very constitution of
the sex. be any seniority among them.
Now, it We were about 10 organize a
Female College, and TO divide the pupils
according 10 academic usage into four
classes, we think re would adopt a diff
ferent nomenclature.
Our hrst class, which would ~ q great
measure. consist Of those romping o
checked eaters Of bread and butter who
were Bryon's aversion, should be the
class Of" Cdaubs."
Our second class. who possibly have
got beyond the bread and butter. but had
not yet given up the romping, should be
the "Hoydens."
Cur third class. who would Of course
be advanced FAR beyond The region Of
girldom, and be beginning to know ant
use their charms, should be the ".AAgek.'
But for our fourth and highest class
the builders toto lovely w~omanbood, We
should 60 10 the very ion Of the angelica
hierarchy and style them "Sergphs."
And thus it is that we would form on
Female College. But as we never ex
pectt 10 be called upon 10 organize such al
institution, we can only propose our pIal
20 the respectable gentlemen, who ar
the trustees Of such delightful semina
ries.-Ga. Telegraph.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1851-02-07

EDUCATION OF You've LADIEs.-The
days are past in which a sampler anj a
shirt, jointly with household matters aud
cares, formed the staple education of a
lady. However useful these accom-
plishmenis may be in their place, and
however much they may adorn the wo-
man IN whom they are found, they are
but the golden setting which surrounds
the jewel. The education Of yonng la
dies Of the present day, is a far more i'm
proving and rational system, aud far
more calculated TO 6t them to bring up
children who may become eminent and
distinguished in the struggle Of life, and
who may in their turn confer on their
own children the benefits which were so
p~lenteousiy bestowed upon them in their
own youth. In nine cases out Of ten,
great men have derived many Of Their
best qualities. and all that early training
which 50 we'll fitted them to take promi.
hence ia the world, from their mothers
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1851-02-07

Love.-Strange is it, that the relation
between the sexes-the passion Of loye,
n sbort-should not be taken into deep
er consideration by our teachers and our
legislators. People educate and legislate
as II there were no such thing in the
world but ask the priest, ask the ply
stefan let them reveal the amount Of NOR
al and physical results from this one
cause. Must love be ever treated with
profaneness, as a mere illusion 7 or with
coarseness, as a mere impulse : or with
fear. as a mere disease ? or with shame
as a mere weaknesss OF with levity, as a
mere accident i-whereas it is a great
mystery and a great nece ssity, lying al
the foundation Of human existence, NOR
atty, and happiness-mysterious, uni
versal, inevitable as death. Why, then
should love be treatedless seriously than
DEATH II is a serious thing. Death mus
come, and love must come but the state
in which they find US, whether blinded
astonished, and frightened, and ignorant
OF, like reasonable creatures, guarded
prepared, and fit to manage our W feel
ings-this depends on ourselves; and, foI
want Of such encouragement and self
knowledge, look at the evils that ensue
hasty, i~mpFovident unsuitable marriages
repiaing. diseased, or vicious celibacy
i.Felriesabie infamy, cureless insanity
the death that comes early. and The Low,
that comes latc-Feversing the prima
laws Of our nature.
.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1851-02-07


MEN WILL THINK FOR THEMsELvEs.-In
this country. it may be justly said, the mind
is free. Our citizens think for themselves.
Prgudices may result from education, but
no mans opinions are forced upon him. Ev-
cry n is free to adopt bis " religion and
his own philosophy-to entertain bis own
views Of society and government. The re.
suit of this freedom is, unlimited investiga.
ton of every subject and we are therefore
growing in knowledge with wonderful rapid.
ity. Errors are discovered and the systems
by which they are taught pass away. Nc
religion or philosophy-no institutions of so
ciety or government-can long maintain /
place unless they have a foundation in truth
This freedom of the mind has been ererci
sed more each succeeding year. since tn,
foundation of the Republic. Not because
the limits of this freedom have been exten
ded. but because the people have becom,
more familiar with one of their rights. Nov
we have arrived at a period when it is al
most impossible for sect or party to sustain
false tenet, for even a short time. Peopl,
will think and reason for themselves. The,
will talk and investigate subjects and ferre
out errors.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1851-02-07

mark, in conclusion, however, that the marked
sympathy he manifests for : hard shell Baptists
and HinkeEtes," shows very plainly where the
Il shoe pinches him. A drink Of whiskey IS
the first article in the religious faith of many
such, and they rave and ran greatly at the
idea of being deprived of it. They may and
do say all sorts OF hard things against the Sons
of Temperance, and denounce them as being
q allied with Romanism and the mother Of
Harlots,' and they must bear it all; but no
sooner are they turned upon and their igno-
rance and hypocrisy exposed, than the cry is
raised" religious persecution" and the rights
guaranteed by the blood and treasure Of their
fathers, is about to be taken from them, as
though their fathers were the only ones who
thought, bled and died" 1t is a virtue toperse.
cute and dcnounce the Sons Of Temperance
as they debut it is heresy, blasphemy, intol
erance and bigotry, to say aught against tbs
hard shell Baptists and HinkeIitesl Well
may be sol -
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1851-02-07
CHURCH STATISTICS.

The American Almanac for the present
year gives the following list of churches and
communicates of the various religious de-
nominations in the United States:
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1851-02-07
SUPERIOR COURTS.

The Judges of the Superior Courts of
Law will ride the ensuing Spring circuits
in the following order
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1851-02-07

e Several Communications on hand.
shall be attended to as soon as We can make
room for them.
Washington telegraph., 1851-08-13
N0DHcE1Ee

NOTICE is hereby given to all persons that
lS the south half of section "a, in township 10,
south of range 25 west of the fifth principal
me- rdian, was selected by the Territory OF Ar
kansas iG the year 1928 part Of the seventy
two sections of land granted to thataTerr'ory by
act Of Congress on ihe ID March, 1897; that
said selection approved and confirmed on
the 18th January, 1923, and that 1 afterwards
purchased the same land from the State Of Ar
kansas at and for full and fair price and consid
GRAFTON, long since entirely paid.
And the southwest quarter of that section,
and The east half of the south east quarter OF the
same being now advertised to be solo as land
selected and located by William Hickman under
Bowie claim of FRANCIS Rashall, which location
was not made until the 24th day of January,
1929. take this method Of making known to
all persons disposed to bid for said 24O acres of
land, that claim TO have unquestondble title TO
the same and shall appeal to the courts for pro-
lection, in case said sale proceeds aud any person
purchases said lands
a3 GRANDSON d. ROYSTON.
By Pike & Cummns, and Watkins & Curran,
his attorneys.
Aug 2, 1851. 81
Washington telegraph., 1851-08-13
OBITUARY.

DIED, in this county on ibe / ilth inst, EZEKIEL
EDWARD son of Ezekiel and LUNA W. Nance.
aged wear | months and four days.
We are reminded in the death of this child by
what frail tenure life is held 1t was remarkably
sprightiy for one of such tender age, bpi the bud
Just blooming into lie has ceased to flourish on
this earth and now blooms with pew yigor and life
in better world. The kind attention of parents,
physician and relatives, were OF no avail, 1t breath
ed its last at twenty minutes past six O'Clock,
p. NJ, on the | lth inst Our sympathies
tended to its parents, but let them be reminded
that the WAYS of the Almighty are inscrutable
and past finding ont. The aficton falls heavily
on its kind and affectionate parents, but let them
be content ted.
Washington telegraph., 1851-08-13

The SANDWICH IsLANDs-Very important in
formation has been recently received by the Coy
ernment in regard to the interference OF the French,
in the affairs OF the Sandwich Islands. These
dispatches show that the French have made cer-
tain very extEavagant demands, upon the refusal
OF which they have threatened resort to force.
The Commissioner Of ahe British squadron had, it
is stated. applied TO his Government for orders and
was awaiting an order to exert his force.
The authorities Of the Islands have applied TO
this Government for protection. The laelnet
have, as unde rstand, agreed unanimously upon
the course of this Government on the subject, aud
the result has been a remonstrance against the
Interference Of the Government of France, and an
assurance that this Government willsnnt permit
the threatened hostile interference on the part Of
France
This Government was the first TO recognize the
national independence Of the Sandwich Islands,
and to make treaty with their Government
The British Government slowly and reluctantly
came into the same measures. Lord Pamersio on
objected to the application of the Sandwich Island
Commissioners that the United States Govern
ment could not be IN earnest; but upon an assu-
rance from Minister, Mr.. Everett, that we
were serious, in our determinations TO respect the
Independence of the Sandwich Islands, he pulsu
ed the same policy in regard TO them.
While this Government seeks no exclusive con-
ton of any such control, by any foreign power.
The Independence Of the Islands is matter OF
great cGmmerca and political Importance to the
United States-as they are the half way house
between our Pacific coast and East Indies.
Washington telegraph., 1851-08-13

The Journal of Commerce. in histor
ical retrospect of the Anti-Slavery Agita-
ton in the Northern States, but reiter-
ates truism, when it says
s.The present Fugitive Slave Law is
the work of the Ant-Slavery Agitators.
If there had beeu no Anti-Slavery agita
ton, the fugitive slave law of 1898
would never have been superseded by
the act of 1850 1t would not have been
necessary. The old law, enacted during
the administration of Washington, would
have been abundantly sufficient. If the
law now III force be that horrible nstru-
ment of oppression which its enemies
represent it to be, the fugitive must
thank his pretended friends, TIE abolition
lists aud agltators, for this boop.. 'lhey
have invited the So.th to demand the
new law-and they are entitled to the
honor Of having compelled ITS enact
ment."
Equally true and self-evident, is 1t
that
'Ant-Slavery agitation has benefited
neither the free colored African, nor the
bond man. 1t has mingled Iii their cup
new ingredients of woe and thrown I'M
pedimeuts in the way of those phlian-
thropisls who have contemplated, by un-
exceptionable schemes of benevolence,
their elevation and improvement. the
agitators. while affecting to make war
upon the STAKEHOLDER and the South. have
really been waging hostilties against the
all ho ho l..
aud redemption of the colored RAGE
AS far as it was in their mischievous abli-
ity, they have rivited the Africans chains
in America, blasted his hopes,. and pro-
crastiuated the day of his deliverance.
Washington telegraph., 1851-08-13


sonal destinations are added mind enriched with
the truths OF science, and heart purified and
made sensitive by the precepts of morality and
virtue, what earthly object more deserving our
ad'nIratonl Who then controls with right more
divine than Ssomsn2 1t is fact affirmed by all
writers or ethics, and confirmed by history, that
enlightenment and civilization among nations
have ever been found to exist in direct ratio with
The esteem and regard shown by them to woman.
Nc one would for moment gall in question the
iact. that regular association and constant
interchange of thought and feeling with accom-
plished and virtuous females, has an obvious ten
dency TO withdraw the mind from pleasures of a
grovepg and debasing nature. Accordng y we
find that for long time in the 'dark and middle
ages" woman was considered object of mere
drudgery, and was only looked upon as the me-
diqm through which was to b. gralifed grovef-
ling and beslial propensity, The dawn Of chris
tianity upon these benighted realms, at length
gave rise to all the pomp and pageantry of
chvalry. Those whose minds were open to
the approach of truth and reason, were now
aroused to an entire appreciation of woman's
injured rights. Then arrayed wealth and
nobility; and hot-bood, mounted upon prancng
steeds, went forth to battle in her cause. From
this period may we trace her gradual promotiDs,
until we behold her considered d living EN-
bodlment of all the human virtues, personifi-
cation of every thing great, noble aud illustrious
in human nature,
CACITADyTIS
Washington telegraph., 1851-08-13
Art Union OF Philadelphia

Mcorporated by Tie Legislature of
Pennsylvania.
For the Promotion of the
Arts of Design in the United states.
OFFICERS FOR 1851.
Henry C. Carey, President.
William D. Kelley, Vice President.
Edward p. Mitchell, Treasurer.
E. Ii. Butler, Recording Secretary.
George w Dewey, Corresponding Secretary
MANAGERS.
John sartin, Charles Toppan,
James S. Wallace, Charles Macalester,
Henry S. Patterson, NJ. ID. Charles G. Leland,
William ID. Lewis, Edwin H. Cope,
John 5. Hart, Theodore CuyleE,
James 1. CiashoFn. Jos. Stewart, M. II.
William Goodrich.
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE.
James S. Wallace, r. H.Buler,
Charles G.. Leland, Edward 2. Mitchell
- @ Edwin R. Cope. o faH
LIVERY member for the year io5!, will receive
~ for each subscription OF Five Dollars, print
OF Huntington'a "Chrstiana and her Childgsu,
engraved by Joseph Andrews. Boston, and the
compa mon, Z py:gl Of Huntiugton's "Mercy'a
Dream" engraved 10y A. II. Richie, New York:
or the choice Of any two of the following louI
splendid engsavipgs, viz:
/. Johp EaoI's InteyUielo witA Mary Queen
Of Scots, painted by Leutze, engraved by Sartan
?. Rath and Boa1, painted by Rotherme, en-
graved by Sartain.
3. Merays Drson, painted by Huntington, en-
sraved by Richie.
4. ChrSstiaaa and her Children, painted by
Huntington, engraved by Andrews. And copy
Of the Philadelphia Art Union Reporter, "a
monthly pamphlet, containing a report of the
transa ctionS oil the institutions, and information
the subject Of the Fine Arts throughout the
whole world.
The Art Unicn of Bhi!adelp!ia awards prizes
ip It's own Certificates, with which original
American works Of Art may be purchased in any
part OF the unied States, al the option and Sc
lection Of the rerson who may obtain prize at
the Annual distribution, which takes place on the
evening of HE last week in every year.
The Executive Committee Of the Art Union,
when SO requested, select works OF Art without
charge or conpe usation from their Fee Gallery,
2lU Chesnut street, for those persons IN The coun-
try who may 1--we remote from galleries or public
exhibitions of the Fine 4 rts "
subscriptions of membership, So, should be
made early practices bic, to enlitle mem
bers To early numbers of the "Keporter," which
will be forwarded, upon the receipt of the money
10 any part of the country.
The Honorary Secretaries will give receipts foi
subscriptions, remittances may be made to
GEO. w. DEWEY, Corresponding
Secretary, 2l0 Chesnut St, Plladei phia.
EDwAaD +. DENNIsoN. Actuary.
u Subscriptions TO The Art Union of Phladel-
phia will be received by The Undersigned, ssho i
authoized to issue Certificates of Membership Oh
The receipt oil $;5.
WIN. r. WOODRUFF,
Honorary SECRETARY.
Little Rock, March %, 1851. 3l:3
Washington telegraph., 1851-08-13
VALUABLE REAL ESTATE
FOR T. E

NFNTRE POINT PLACE, The residence OF
" the undersigned, situated IN the most pleasant,
eligible and healthy position in Sewer county, is
offered for sale on liberal terms. The tract
contains about 6iU acres OF excellent tlable land
about 220 acres of which is under fence, well
walered and in high state Of cultivation. Seven
public roads diverge from this po.nt, which rem
t.rs il one of most desirable places for u Pubic
House and Mercantile Establishment in South
Arkansas. There now at this point two
Stores and Post Office, and the country ad-
jacent is the most densly populated portion OF the
county. The improvements are large Dwelling
House, several Tenant Houses, two store iopses,
Tan Yard, Mill, and Threshing Machine,
with all the requisite out buildings, and in good
repair To any desrous OF purchasing one
of the most eligible business points in South Ar
kansas, in the midst OF prosperous community,
a opportunity is now offered
The purchaser, if he desires it, can have on fair
terms the growing crop and the stock.
For terms ana further particulars, enquire of the
undersigned Oh the premises
JOHN RUSSEY.
Centre Point, June 2,5, 1851 [25af
Washington telegraph., 1851-08-13
NO OTEGE.

rs hereby given, that in pursuance OF instruc-
l. tons from the Commissioner of the General
Land Office, | Will, Saturday, the 3Oth day
of August next, at clock, A. NJ, be prepared
to receive applications at the RegisleIs Once at
Washington, Arkansas, for the entry OF the south
west quarter and the east half OF the souh east
quarter of section twenty-four, in to vnship ten,
south of range twenty five west, containing to-
gether two hundred and forty acres, heretofore
known and designated as "Bowle CLAIM.
located by William Hickman under Francis
Rashall, at which time all persons interested are
notified to attend and file their applications for the
WM. Fl. ETTER, Register.
Registers Office, w ashng en- Ark, July 80, 1851.
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