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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1851-01-03
STATE LEGISLATuRE-

Since our last issue, the two Honses have
been chiefly employed in the passage of Pri-
waite bills. On Monday last, the Convention
question was debated to a late hour in the eve
ming, in the House of Commons but without
coming to a vote. On Tuesday the discuss
ion was renewed, and was finally disposed of
by refusing to submit the question of " Con-
vention " or " No Convention I" to the People.
The question of extending the right to all free
white citizens to vote for Senators to the State
Legislature, passed the House by a vote of 80
to "a.
On Wednesday, the LIST day of January,
1851, Hon. David S. Reid, Governor elect Of
the State, was indicted into Office. The oaths
of Office we're administered by Chief Justice
Rufin. Gov. Reid delivered a very patriotic
and conservative address, which seemed tc
give general satisfaction. Notwithstanding the
extreme lnclemency of the weather, a large
number of both sexes were in attendance tt
witness the ceremonies.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1851-01-03

NORTH CAROLINA LEGISLATURE AND THE
WAsHINGToN MoNUMENr.-In the House of
Commons on Thursday, the 26th ult., Gen. R.
NJ. Saunders, from the Select Committee on the
Washington Monument, submitted areport, ac-
complained by resolutions, providing for a stone
with a suitable inscription for said monument,
and also for defraying the expense of its transfer
to Washington. The resolutions passed three
readings and were ordered to be engrOssed. The
following is the report Of the Committee. The
Select Committee, &c., Report:
THAT the Committee have examined with
care the very interesting documents which have
been laid before them, aud are proud in having
it in their power TO say they establish, be-
yOnd all question, the highly important fact
that American independence was first proclaim
ed in the County Of Mecklenburg, and though
al one time it may have been a subject of contI0-
versy, yet since the publication Of The evidence
in relation to il by the Governor, under the di-
rection Of the General Assembly Of 1880, othel
evidence has been Obtained which places the
fact beyond all doubt. The Committee are graf.
flied in saying, the discovery by Doctor JOseph
johnson, Of Charleston, S G., in l847, Of "lhe
South Carolina Gazette and Country Journal
Of the 18th June l775, and the discovery by the
Hon. George Bancroft, of duplicate number Of
the sam newspaper, in the State paper office ir
London containing the extraordinary Resolution!
by the people in Charlotte town, Mecklenbur!
County, as communicated to the President o
the United States in l84s, and by him presen
ted to the Governor of the State, leave no Ion
gerany reason for doubt on the subject.
These facts will hereafter find their way int,
the history Of the country which shall allemp
to trace the origin Of the American Revolution
and the Committee cannot withhold the expires
sion of the grstefulssnse they entertain Of tn
l~iberality which prompted the efforts Of thes
gentlemen, citizens of other States, to scare
out and communicate the evidence which ha
been spread befure the public on the subject
The Committee do not hesitate to recoInmen
that an inscription in cOmmemoration Of thi
great event shall be placed on the block Of Mar
Bile which has been forwarded TO this city by tn
patriotic citizens of Lincoln County, for tn
purpose Of being sent to Washington in order I
form a part of the monument now in the pro
, gress Of erection to the memory Of the Falhe
of his country and with this view they pu
pose for adoption the Resolutions herewith re
ported:
l. Resolred, That his Excellency, the Gov
ernor, cause TO be transmitted the Block Of Mar
2 BILE presented by the patriotic citizens of Lincol
: County for the Washington Monument, an
that he cause to be made on it the following il
s~cription, together with the coat Of arms of tn
State, to-Wit
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1851-01-03

81 We call attention to the Communi-
cation of Rev. G. P. JONES, relative to
Perkins Prize Essay. 1t is a capital Essay,
and one well calculated to effect much good
in the Temperance Reform. Several hun
drcd copies remain unsold. We do hope
that the friends of Temperance will purchase
and circulate this tract far and wide. Send
in your orders.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1851-01-03
RALEIGH, n. Q,
FRIDAY. JANUARY 3.

kB Subscribers receiving their papers
marked with redink 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 discontinuancc is
ordered Those not desiring it another year
will return the paper; and those retaining it
will please forward the subscription money I'M
mediately.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1851-01-03
CONVERSATION.

One ofthe greatest pleasures of life is
conversation. and the pleasures Of con-
veTsation are Of course enhanced by ev-
cry increase Of knowledge. For that we
should generally meet together to talk Of
alkaiies or angles, or 10 add to our stock
Of history or philology; though a little Of
these is no bad ingredientin conversation
Of those who have been well educated,
and those who have not enjoyed this ad.
vantage. Education gives fecundity of
thought, vigor, fancy, words, images and
illustrations. II decorates common things
and gives the power of %tri1ing, without
being ~undigniied or absurd. Can all
this be derived from a piano forte, pas
sewL, and little Italian: No. But give
70 women in early life something to ac-
quire of sufficient interest and importance
to command the application Of their ma
ture faculties and 10 excite their perse-
verance in future life teach them that
happiness is TO be derived from the &C.
QUESTION of knowledge as well as the
qualification Of vanity; and yon will raise
up a much more formidable barrier a.
gainst dissipation than a host Of invec-
tives and exhnrtations can supply. Tho
it were denied that the acquisition Of Sc
rious knowledge is Of itself important to
women, still it prevents = taste for silly
and pernicious works ofimagination and
in lieu Of that eagerness for emotion and
adventure, which books of that sort in
splre, promotes a calm and steady tenn
permanent Of mind. IT YOU educate wo-
men TO attend TO dignifed and important
subjects, you are multiplying beyond
measure, the chances OF human improve
ment, by preparing those early impress.
sions which always come from the moth
er, and which, in a large majority Of in.
stances, are quite decisive Of character
and genius. For it is only in the bust
ness OF education that women would in
huence the destinies of men. II the wo.
men knew more, men would learn more
for ignorance TO them would be shameful
and it would be the fashion to be well in
strueted.
The education OF women improves III,
stock Of national talent, and employ,
more minds for the instruction Of thu
people it increases the pleasures Of so
ciety. by multiplying the topics upol
which the two sexes can take a common
interest ; and makes marriage an inter
course Of the intellect as well as Of tn
affections, by giving dignity and impot
lance TO the female character.
The education Of women also favor
the public morals il provides for ever
season Of life, as well as for health an
youth, and leaves a woman when striel
"a by the hand Of time, not as she olte
is, destitute Of everything, and neglecte
BY all, bat with the power aud a~ttractic
OfiRtelligence, diffusing the elegant plea
unes Of polite literature, and r%eceivir
the just homage Of learned and accor
Plished men. Among men Of sense al
liberal Politeness, a woman who has su
cessf lly cultivated her mind, witho
diminishing the geatleness and proprie
OF her manner, is always sure 10 me
with respect and attention bordering
enthusiasm.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1851-01-03

MoMEXTAEF ExcIrEMENT.-Never yield
to the excitement of the moment. Should
something cross your feelings, and you per
ceive the passions begin to boil, crush them
at once. Do not suffer them for a moment
TO get the ascendancy over your better ma
ture. In eonversing with a companion. you
should be extremely careful lest you take
offence at what may unthinkingly be said.
Avoid all disputes.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1851-01-03

E The members of Leasburg Division, in
tend holding a public celebration on the 22d
of January, instant. Rev. Isaac n. Walter i.
to address the audience. The members of the
Order are invited to participate in, and the
public generally to witness the exercises and
hear the Address.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1851-01-03
A HAPPY NEW YEAR!

KIND PATRONS, TO one and all! May its
commencement be full of joy and hope to each,
and its close afford mutual c~ongratulation for
well-spent time.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1851-01-03

"a VIZ learn from the Wadesboro' Ar
gus, at which place the last session of tho
South Carolina Conference was held, that
the following Ministers were transferred to
the North Carolina Conference, and station
ed as below:
A. M. Ship, Prof. in N. C. University,
ChapeLHiIl.
WILMINGTON DISTRICT, W. BARR1xGKR,
P. E.
Wilmington, Brick CIV. 6. Conner.
Bladen-J. II. Robinson, D. D. Byars.
Fayetteville. Fl. Wheeler.
Fayetteville Circuit-A. Erwin.
Rockingham-W. L. Pegues.
Montgomery-A L. Smith, A. NJ. Rush.
Cape Fear Mission. 7. Munds.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1851-01-03

g Since our last publication, the Grand
Scribe has issued Charters for Whigsyille
Division, No. 2l3, in Camden County
Colerain Division, No. pa, in BERTHE and
Little River Division, No. 2l5, in Orange
County.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1851-01-03
FOR THE SPIRIT OF THE AGE.
PERKINS PRIZE ESSAY.

This is the best work on the Evils Of
Intemperance and the remedy" that has ev-
er been written and published in North Car
DINA with which we are acquainted. 1t was
sought and written as a means to an end
total abstinence. This thought in view,
in connection with the tastes and prejudices
of the mass, it is an admirable production
1t originated with the Sons, was written by
a Son and printed by a Son, all North Caro-
%inians and yet an overwhelming majority
Of Divisions have never ordered the first
copy, are content to let it remain in the hands
of the printer. Have all as much light as
they want d? Is the great work Of reform
accomplished? Or shall we send to New
York and Boston for Essays, Pamphlets ~
papers? no better than those of NoEI
olina. At the present time Lau
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1851-01-03

DowRY.-The best dowry to advance
the marriage Of q young lady is, when
she has in her eountenanee mildness in
her speech wisdom; in her behaviour
modesty; and in her life virtue
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1851-01-03
NORTH CAROLINA,
Declaration Of independence,
MEcKLENBURG,

May, I7T5.
2. Resolved. That the Governor draw his
warrant on the Treasurer Of the State for such
sum as NAV cover the expense for the freight
and for carrying into effect the foregoing resolu-
tions, and that the Treasurer be authorized 10
pay the same.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1851-01-03

Or Postmasters. and others returning Papers
to US, are particularly requested to put the sub
scribers nane and the Post Office on them; 9th
ervise we are unable to make the discontinu.
ance.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1851-12-04

THE New YoHH CALAMITY. - Nearly
all Of the children who lost their lives
by the recent calamity in New u ork, ap-'
pear TO have died from euliorcation, as
but few bodies were murlated many
of the faces were extremely black from
the nature of the death. Tie death OF
some OF them had been so sudden and
attended with so little of suffering or
struggle. that the features were as COM
posed and as nudislurbed as in life
Others had evidently experienced some
moments OF agony before the departure
Of life, being perhaps nearer the top OF
the pile, and obtaining ust enough AR
for breath to prolong their final suffer
ings. But upon the whole the blow Of
the angel of Death which has stricken
down 80 many Of tender years and hope,
fell as gently ns could have been wished,
except in the agony OF the few moments
which must have preceded lie loss of
life. In one or two instanCts'a neck was
dislocated, and death ensued hereby
The body OF Abby Antonietle Jacobns,
aged years 10 months and IA days, aP-
peared so calm and beautiful that the
foreman called upon the Jurors IN the
back ground 10 come and See il, for said
he, never saw more angelic coun-
tenance in my life" A smile upon Il e
lips, as if the spirit, in passing away
without pang, had fingered to impress
kiss upon what was once its earthly
prison.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1851-12-04

At he grave, where the body OF the
late DR.. Alexander oi Princeton was
buried, DR.. Magic of EIizabelhiown, NJ
j., made the following short speech
How much he said -
EIghiy years Of life on earth are
ended here. Sixty years in the minis
Try Of the gospel are ended here. For
ty years in The instruction Of a rising
generation OF ministers are ended here.
All that was morlel oi our father and
friend we have just committed to the
silent tomb II does look cold and dark,
and jreary, but it is no more SO than
the grave IN which his Master lay, and
they who sleep in Jesus will God bring
with him"
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1851-12-04
HERALD OF THE TIMES
sssIisHRp RvRRy THURSDAY MoRpINe, AT
No. l95 Thames Street.
CRANSTON & NORMAN.
TERMS..S2 in advance, or 1926
at the end Of the year.

~ The New York tribune, IN speak
ing Of the burial Of fome Of tho victims
Of the late melancholy catastrophe, az
the School house, in the upper part OF
the city, says
This morning about | o'clock large
congregation assembled AT the Baptist
Church, in West Six,eenth-st, to attend
the funeral ceremonies performed by
Rev. Joseph Taggart, pastor, over tie
remains oi Miss Penchard Miss Devoe,
nnd the two children oi Mrs. Wooley.-.
The reverend gentleman, in the course
oi his remarks, was very much affected,
yet he endeavored, as far d. he could 4,
TO console the brreaved parents Tor their
loss, by reminding them that God their
ather had prior claim 10 their posses
sion. God, said he, gave mc but ,ne
child, aud that he took away. He had
q right 10 do so. He took II away and
LETT me childless. aud had to kiss the
rod tha, hau smtlen me.
In abiding 10 the deceased he was
reminded of a passage Of Scripture That
was applicable 10 them, Lovely in
their lives, in their death they were not
separated" TGey were always togeth-
er, just as they are now, whenever their
domestic dutics allowed them. They
were pursuing The same studies. ~ the
same school, and how lar apart they tell
IN the fatal embrace OF death he knew
not. But it seemed 10 him that hearts
united by one common tie such az this,
would If fright had not raralyzcd their
faculties have stuhbed agains, each
other in the last clasp oi death. The
address OF the reverend gentleman was
listened 10 with much attention.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1851-12-04

FREEzINo UP! To put out five hun
dred dollars at interest have yourself
packed in ice. and stay frozen, with sus-
pended Iile, ill it amounts to fortune,
seems now becoming possible resource.
The scientific men of Fr nee are, at
present Specializing on recent instance
Of IA young man brought h life after be-
ing trOse mp eiereH months. on the Alps.
Ii has gwen rise 10 "A revived belief IN
the theory that life can be suspended
AT pleasure. and criminals are about 10
he demanded ot the Government. to be
frozen on experiment. The reader will
already ha L inferred what relief this
offers To such unhappy ladies as finI
themselves not contemporary with The
hearts they sigh 10 win. They have on
~ to b" iced HH OreriakeR We should
add that the above is 10y no means a
Joke however. The blood ol a living
man was iniuse into 'hc veins Of the
frozen youth, aud he moved aud spoke.
/ he experiment was afterwards trIed on
a hare. frozen for the purpose, and Nth
complete success. Home Journal
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1851-12-04

UJThe Court of Common Pleas lo
the County of Newport commenced its
! November Term in this town, on Tues
day morning. Judge Staples delivered
Il brief and comprehensive Charge 10
the Grand Jury, on the nature of their
/ duties. On Wednesday morning the
Grand Jury came in and presented In
dictments against the following persons
Bailey Manchester George Hall, vii
liam Shaw, William Shaw, Robert II.
Watson, Town of Tiverton.
On Tuesday morning the Court was
engaged in the trial OF an action, Henry
Y. Cranston VS. Mary l.. Rug. les, ID
ministratrix. Thi. was an action for
the recovery OF money due by book &C:
count for professional services rendered
to the late Nathaniel S. RuggIes, Esq.
II. Y, Cranston & Son for PItf Per-
ry and w. H. Potter for Dfi.
Verdict for FI,f Tor amount claimed
S432, SO and costs.
II. Y. Cranston & Son VS. Mary L..
Rugglcs, Administrative This action
was similar in character TO the above,
and was for professional services rem
dered 10 the late Mr.. Ruggles.
II. Y. Cranston & son for Pitts. Per
ry and w. Ii. Potter for Oft.
Verdict for Plls, for S43 and costs.
Frederick A. Boomer, Apple. vs Pc
ter Cook, Appt Appeal from Justices
Court FOR an alleged assault and Bate
ry.
Lapham, o. Fall River, for PltC Blake
for DIT
Verdict guilty of an assault,
State VS. Robert Stephenson. This
was an appeal from the Court Of Justi-
ces iora an alleged violation OF the Lii
cense Law.
Burgess, Attorney General, for State,
Blake Tor Dli
Verdict, not Guilty,
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1851-12-04

A Chinese Ld,ndry-The editor of
the San Francisco Dispatch lately visi
ted what is called the Chinese portion of
that city, where he saw Chung Lungs
washing establishment. lie says:
The plan adopted is to wash the col
'als and Wristbands once n week, and
the whole shirt once fortnight hy
this means much labor is saved and the
time plousl y devoted to gambling. The
ironing is done by means of an inslru-
ment much resembling warning.pan,
which Is slid backward and forward over
the piece of apparel, and is kept filed
with Goals. One ceremony which par
ticuIarly struck us, and which we I'm
derstand is a religious one connected
with the Worship OF Fo, was that one Of
the CelestaIs having selected Il very
fine pair of fstockIngs, drew them on his
own legs, leaving his old ones TO be
washed. We were ui course much
gratified by this exhibition OF devotion.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1851-12-04

TIr FOR TAT.--During the recent
great fair at Rochester, number of
gentlemen met at dinner party there;
among the galaxy Of bright particular
stars, was the distinguished orator OF
the day. Stephen A. Douglas, and the
distinguished ex-Secretary Of War,
Gov Marcy. The wit and the wine
few apace, and AT length Gov. Marcy.
with one of those knowing looks Of his,
arose and proposed "t.le health OF Mr..
Douglas the able Senator Of Illinois
may lie continue Tor the next six years
10 ill his pace IN the Senate which he
has already 30 much graced." The
meaning OF the sally was evident, and
Marcy's eyes twinkled with satisfaction
AT the chit" Nowise abashcd. howcv-
er, the Iirie giant" strai ightcned him
sell out, aud after returning thanks, con-
cluded by giving the distinguished ex-
Secretary OF War, Governor Marcy
with not spot OF his character, and hut
one patch OF his breeches.n Peals of
laugll'er succeeded the happy retort,
shortly after which the governor was
missing.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1851-12-04
ADVANTAGE OF BEING ROBBED. = a

ADVANTAGE OF BEING ROBBED. = a
curaIe OF Calvados, returning lately from
town where he had preached was stop
ped ny robbers, who, with pistol Al his
ihroai. forced him 10 give uphis money,
consisting ola few pieces VI smail change
and then his overcoat, and even dlflppta
him OF his waistcoat. Finding himself
almost naked, he requested ,hc thieves
to give him nj least in exchange an old
vest that one Of them wore TO when
these brave customers consented, ana
then took their leave In "a few minutes
the cur,te heard them again al his heels;
and, beng alarmed hid .himseli in
hedge which the robbers passed with
out perceiving him. Having returned
home. he found in a pockcl OF the vest
five gold pieces which were worth sev..
eral tunes the amount OF which lie had
been robbed The venerable pastor I &
moment thought Of posting up hand
TN stating thut he Lad hundred france
AT the service oil The Aforesaid cheva'
l,ers but rejecting for good reason
they would not lie kelly TO reclaim them
he complac. .ntly deposited ihem IN the
roo--box of las congreyaiion.-Corrier
d.s Etdis UAis.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1851-12-04

BAvARIAN WoMEs.-The wonen Of
Bavaria are celebrated for their innate
kindness and goodness Of heart A
young opera singer Of Munich. who
Travelled with me, having worn himself
out by excess Otjokng and laughter dur
ing the day, became sleepy in the even
ing. and, 80, occupy ing "a corner OF the
coach, found his head rather inconveni-
ent. a Bavar an lady who sat next to
hm. protesting that she could never
sleep IN II coach, surrendered her place
~ nim. and III few minutes his head
was recumbcnt on her shoulder his arm
round her waist, AMI he slept profound
Iy. When the coach stopped 20 change
horses, ! walked with my mus.cal friend
10 view the RUNS oia IrtIe Gothic church
IN rbe moonlight; and on asking il ac-
quainted wlrh the lady on whose should
er he had sleptso well. he replied,
have never seen her before but we do
these Thing for one another in Bavaria"
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1851-12-04

"My dear" said m anxious father to
his bashiul daughter, Il intend that you
shall he married, but do not intend e at
you shall throw yourself away on the
wild, worthless boys Of the present day.
You must marry Il man Of sober and
mature age one that can charm you
with wisdom and good advice, rather
then personal attraction. What do you
think of "A fine, iutrllige I, mature h,s-
baud of fifty {" The timId, meek blue
eyed little daughter looked in the mans
face, aud with the slightest possible
touch OF interest in her voice answered,
II think Two OF twenty-five would be
better, pa"