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where does Massa want nigga drive 10
nowvs inquired tho wonder sticken bot e.
speciful driver. sy rss,..'sr
"lo Natchcz under The hil|,n replied
Dodge. "and govern Yourself according 10
me speed OF yonder steamer, as we wish to
board her" af & i'sR's ai's' @sss,s'~
"Iesssh.n fas ~ aI
As tho hpwiine wns thrown ashoes.
Dodge and the psendo widow aIieh,ed from
the carriage, and walked slowly towards
the boat. ' ne
The captain overcome with jov, 4. tho
sight Of his Young and beausifuI bride
sprang from tho tafraiI. and soon had her
clasped 10 his arms. After hug, i kiss
and . few words in private, he turned
rnund 10 D,dgc, who stood lookino IN. l;Ee
one convinced he had no right 10 eniov Inc
scene, and exclained-
"My dear fellow, this Is happiness. and
no mistake, hut III own up TINT I've been
sold; completely sold; and, that yoa.re. too
MANY for me altogether. And nov. sir. il
vo''if promise me that you will never re.
lnte the fncts Of this case, son,l, of Mason
q Dixon's line, Won shall receive ticket
which shall eniiile YOU to n ca DIN passage
on my boat from the present time 70 .,be
fall &c 1899"
"Iam much obliged u vou, Captain, for
vonr Offer" replies Dodge. s.b,,t should
prefer not 10 accept ii,Hs jokes thst ;ste
pnd Tor. are not rs = general thing, so long
remembered, or so well enioyed. as those
founded m affection for the bidders.~
''ti, ssain, by the greet father ofriverst'
exclsimedihe' captain, shut I'm now be.
hind time, md must hurry of, 80 God bless
Won nv dear fellow, bnt don't, amid The *.
citing scenes Of concer,izing, ever forget
Capt --- -, or The sieamer b
s. =, ,sor your elopement sriM another
mans rite" iA easf
n On his arrival at New Orloan-, The vo.
calist found letter in the Post Office con.
tainine, together with The good wishe. of
the captain and his wife, nj, claboyaie,v
finished and massive gold ring, On which
was engraved the captain's name and res
idence, and underneath, in very fine letters,
the simple bntimpressive wnrd--"SOLD."
Dodge showed rs the ring. md amid tho
shouts Of the fraternity exclaimcd-- es
"Bpss, have preserved this ring with
care and attention for wedding gift, but
havn', as vet found Tho FIRST woma,, WIN
had the conrngc tdsnlIs herself. and i,'s'all
nonsense for me tn mention the subject,
for they'd insist upon !, "O'i Dodge" was
coming another Of mis- Jokes"
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Doors AND SHnEs.--A manufacturing e.
enlistment in Cincinnati, Ohio, has .urn-
ed out during the last twelve months $500
cases Of $4,000 pairs of boots, consuming
$4,000 worth Of leather. besides payirg
Is workmen over a3S,,OO for labor; and
'wi,st il more tsnarkab'e. nearly every
case OF bonts has been sold by shena IN this
market. This is the largest amount
ever manufactured in the western country
in the same time BY one estab blishment, and
is a mere specimen nf whSt will 30 done
here ia future. Chicago Journal -
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CHEAP BLAcKIS0 YoRs sqHAaSssEs.--
Melt two ounces OF mutton suet with six
ounces OF bees wax; add six ounces uf sugar,
two ounces Of soft soap, and one OUNCE Of
indigo; mel, and mis- we'll, add a
gill of,urpcniine. Lily il on with sponge,
aud polish With brush. An. Ag. so
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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1851-01-31

ked children would be fed and clothed, and
from the four corners Of the christian world
would spring up one universal shout of rap
turc and gladness, which would be re-echoed
back from angels around the throne of Him
who sitteth on high.
The members Of our Division having de-
termined to escort Bro. White to Yancey-
vile, the next morning assembled very carly,
every man clothed in his regalia. We then
proceeded to Yaneeyville in regular process
ion, on horseback, preceded by a band Of
music. After dinner we entered the Court
House and once more listened to one of his
souLstirring addresses, after which we re-
turned home.
l hope some Brother of Yanceyville will
give you an account of his success at that
place and as it is impossible to expend oul
money in a more profitable way than in dis.
pensing universal good to our fellow-crea,
lures, / would most respectfully suggest the
propriety of keeping Bro. White as oul
travelling agent 50 long as he will remain
for you may rest assured that his labor
will be blessed in every part of our State
Yours, in l.. P. & F.
A SON OF TEMPERANCE.
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seats. Other names were added to the list
of applicants for admission to our Order.
Aftsr the services at the Church were
concluded, a procession was again formed,
which marched through all the principal
streets and then went to their room, when
they were dismissed. The Division being
met in their room, Brother White was re-
quested to preside, when eighteen persons
were duly initiated into our Order, among
them was one of our oldest and most sue
cessful merchants, the Rev. A. Mcdowell,
Principal of the Milton Female Academy,
DR.. G. H. Jordan, of Person. M. Niece
hee, Esq, A. A. Low, N. NJ. Lewis, Esq,
Mr.. Dabney Terry, keeper Of the Hotel, and
others. Others have since united with us,
making our accession this week, twenty-five,
with more yet to be received. Our Divis-
ion now numbers near one hundred.
On Tuesday morning at eight o'clock,
many members of the Division assembled at
their room. and then formed a procession,
when they accompanied Bro. White to Yam
cyville, distant Is miles, on horse back,
marching in double file with the band of
music in the procession. They astonished
the natives as they passed along the high
way by their numbers, with their regalia-
their beautiful banner and enlivening music.
Arrived at Yaneyville, they united with the
Division there, when they again had the
pleasure of listening to an admirable adj
dress from Bro. White. The interest Of the
scene there was enhanced by the appearance
of the Daughters of Temperance with their
regalia. Fifteen united with them at Yam.
cyville as new members, all highly respecta,
bic citizens. Some of them with an in1u
ence that l doubt not will tell benefeially
inthe good cause.
We have now in our hourishing town
one of the largest Divisions in the State
with a prospect of a still greater increase, 8
that it may become necessary soon to divid
y and form a second Division We hope toe
that a Union Of the Daughters of Temper
ance will soon be formed among our ladie:
who all seem to have the success of the goo
t cause much at heart. I will also add, ths
the Section of Cadets of Temperance
Z hourishing. Ours will soon be indeed an
in truth, a temperance town, and we wi
d ever look back with pleasure to the visit
g our distinguished brother, P. S. White. !
l. Carolina will indeed and in truth owe him
y debt of gratitude for his very valuable Sc
lr wees throughout the State. With the su
OF cess of our cause IN this State, in like ma
nr ner will Internal Improvements, Educate
lg and good morals, and last though not lea'
er our holy religion, prosper and prevail throug
OF out all our borders. We will no long
H. have drunken and gambling legislator
~ bringing reproach on the Z" good Old Nor
/, State" She will then awaken to new
=, and energy. and assume her wonted positi
'e' among her sister States.
A MILTONIAN.
Milton, Jan. 25th, 1851.
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HEALTH.

Who is she, that with graceful steps,
and with a lively air, trips over yonder
plain
The rose blusheth on her cheeks The
sweetness Of the morning brea.heth from
her lips; joy, tempered with innocence
and modesty, sparkleth in her eyes ; and
from the cheerfulness of her heart, she
singeth as she walks.
Her name is Health she is the daugh-
ter Of Exercise and Temperance their
sons inhabit the mountains; they are
brave, active, and lively ; and partake
of all the beauties and virtues Of theft
sister.
Vigor stringeth their nerves strength
dWelleth in their bones labor is their de
light all the day long.
The employments Of their father excitei
their appetites, and the repasts Of their moth
or refresh them.
To combat the passions, is their delight
to conquer evil habits, their glory.
Their pleasures are moderate, and, there
fore they endure their repose is short, bui
sound and undisturbed.
Their blood is pure their minds are Sc
rene ; and the physician knoweth not tn
way to their misunderstanding.
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MrproN, JAN, 22d 1851.

Bro. GoRMAN A distinguished writer
has very beautifully said, that, far above
the conqueror Of kingdoms, the destroyer Of
hosts by the sword and the bayonet, is be
whose fearless victories Iedden no river and
whiten no plain, but who leads the under
standing a willing captive, and builds his
empire not on the wretched and bleeding
fragments Of ~subjugated nations, but on the
realms of intellect, which be has discovered
and planted, and peopled with bencfieent ac-
tivity and enduring joy" Such a man in my
humble %opiuion. is P. NJ. W. P. Philip S.
White, who, agreeable to appointment, paid
a visit to our Town on Monday last and
notwithstanding the inclemency of the wea-
ter, joined in our procession, headed by a
splendid band Of music, and our beautiful
banner spread to the breeze, proceeded thro'
our principal street, to the Presbyterian
Church, where an immense crowd of our
citizens, together with a great many from
the surrounding country, had assembled to
hear this truly great and eloquent man on
the subject Of temperance.
II would be presumptuous in me, were !
to attempt to describe the effect produced by
his ~overpowering e~loquence. There seemed
to be an irresistible something which uncon.
~seiUusly drew every one towards him, and
rivited the attention Of all in that assembly
to the truths which fell from his lips.
Shakespeare says that, truth is a dog
which must to kennel" &C., but it was no
at all verified in. this instance, for the grea
truths spoken by Bro. White carried con
viction to every heart, and many eyes unu
sed to weep, let fall the sympathising tear.
Bro. White met with us again at candl
light, and the large Church was crowdel
more, if possible, than it was in the morn
ing. After the night lecture, the Division
together with the visiting brothers from otE
err places, formed a splendid torch light pr
c~essiOn, and paraded through the diferer
streets Of the town, while the music asceI
ded like q Pecan in honor Of our great an
glorious cause. During this time, however
Bro. White was engaged at the Diyisio
room in the performance Of the very plea
ant duty Of initiating about Is or 20 ne
members. A good many others gave l
their names, who, on account of unavoi
able circumstances, were denied the plea
Ure Of having the initiation performed
Bro White. but who viii join us in a fe
days. Among those gentlemen who ha'
and who win join our Division through Il
influence Of Bro. White, are those who a
well known in this community as men Of Il
most universal christian love and benev
ienee. Would to God that every christii
IN tne land would come and do likewise
Ahen We would see the immense deal
Z mat would be accomplished then
would De that the " desert would be made
blossom Is the rcse,'' and in tho stony p
ees q The earth would spring up pladne
p Joy then the tears Of the widow won
DC dred; their poor little starving and !
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CONFESSION OF DUNBAR, THE MUIR
DERER OF THE LESTER CHILDREN.-A
letter from the Rev. Nj. Beecher, an
nounceing the fact of Reuben Dunbar's
confession of the murder of the Lester
children-for which crime he is now a.
waiting executions published In the
Albany Evening Journal:
This confession, the details of which
extend TO nearly 20 letter-sheet pages,
was finally signed by him December 81,
and at his request was sealed. with per
mission to publish it after his death
His manner of making the confession,
his apparently sincere sorrow for his e.
normous and unnatural crime, have left
the impression that the confession is full
ly and strictly true. The prisoner de-
votes himself, with much apparent ear
nestness, 10 the work of making prepa.
ration TO die.
1t will be Iecollected that the two
children. sons Of Dunbar's mother, by Z
second husband, we're murdered in the
woods-that he assisted in hunting fol
the bodies, and that suspicion tell upor
him in consequence oftheir having beer
in his way 10 the heirship of certain
property. One boy was found hangin!
by the neck in a tee.
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Milton, Jan. 25th, 1851.
GOOD NEWS FROM SALISBURY.

A Brother writing from this place. under date
Of the 24th instant, says 1t affords me -much
pleasure TO be able to give you the following
account of the flourishing condition Of our glo-
rious cause in this place. " Orr march is on
lcard"
1t was found advisable, from the large num-
Der of members belonging to Salisbury Divis-
ion, No. z, that a new Division should be or
ganized. Our members were becoming indif-
ferent aud lukewarm in the cause, and the ef
feet was, we were retrograding instead Of adj
vancing.
In order to cheek this inactivity, a few Of
our ~sluggards pelilioned for the formation of a
new Division. On the evening of November
10Th 1850, Rowan Division, No. 1899, was or.
ganized, and went to work with ten members
determined (if p~ossible) TO out number. by the
end of the Ginning year. Salisbury Division
No. Z ; the result tf which will be the presen
tation Of a fine Banner by No. Z, to 1873
There is no doubt in my mind but what they
will have it 10 do, although they number abon
four members TO our One. So lar We are in tn,
advance.
Rowan, No. 1899, has initiated since the Is
day Of January 1851, IL members; TO be acte'
on Saturday 25th, s-toial, 20. Salisbury
No. 7, in the same time, 10; To be acted on 10
night, (24ih) 4-total, IA. The Order is ms
king great preparation for Bro. White who vii
bo here on Monday 28th. You shall be advis
ed Of his operations here.
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mARR0RD.

IL Salisbury, On the 10th inst. by Rev. I.
P. Ricaud, Mr.. James H. Enniss, P. g. W. P.
of North Carolina, to Miss Elizabeth, daughter
Of George w. BrOwn, Esq.
In Perquimans County, on the 18th ult., at
her residence, by the Rev. Mr.. SBnwden, DIR.
Robert G. jenkins, formerly of Virginia, to
Mrs. Grizzell P. Jacocks, widow Of the late
Gen. ]. II. Jacocks.
In Rowan county. on the ID instant, by Levi
Trexler, Esq, Mr.. Charles w. Sioner, 10 Miss
Eliza beth Bruner. Also, on the 9th instant,
by the same, Mr.. Thomas Basinger, to Miss
Caiharine Stoner.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1851-01-31
MuRFREEspoRo', Jan. ISL, 1851.

Bro. German: Gatesville Division
was organized this week. by Bro Cape
hart, D. G. w. P. Of this county, and the
following officers elected, viz. Allen
Smith. w. P, Vim. L. Boothe, R. S..
Asa Hill, F. S.. &c. The Division num-
bers about nine members, but | under
stand some thirty intend joining, and
probably will do so in a short time ; when
they do you may expect al incre ase in
the number Of the subscribers of the
" Age" Y.
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AGRAND GRAND

GRAND SCHEME.-A grand project
has been preached in England, which will
probably have the effect to hurry up our Paci-
6c railroad, if it does no other good. A book
of $50 pages has been published, with plates
and a map of North America down to the
10th degree of north latitude, detailing the
plan. of a railroad across Nova Scotia and
the Canadas from Halifax to the Pacific
The route from Halifax to Quebec is already
surveyed. The distance from England to
China by this proposed road is shown to be
fifteen hundred miles shorter than the near.
est route across the United States. The
cost Of the road is estimated at ETA, coo, 900,
averaging $4,000 a mile. 1t is proposed tc
set 20, 900 c~onvicts to work on the road, and
to send over five millions Of people from Eng
lane, Ireland, and Scotland, to settle alons
tho route. and populate It to the Pacific
This scheme is to raise Canada to great dig
nifty, relieve Great Britain ofher pauper bur
dens, ~regenerate the old monarchy, and es
tablish her firmly on the American continent
The idea is magnificent, but John Bull cal
keep his money and paupers. as Brothe
Jonathan will save him the trouble of buil
ding a highway across the western continent
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1851-01-31

RUINoUs EFFEcTs OF RUM.-A startling
incident, connected with the misery
which follows in the train of King Alco-
hol, says the Pottsville (Va.) Press, &C.
enrred in Rev. Mr.. Johnston's Second
Methodist Church, OF kat Borough, on
Sunday evening last. While the COL
lection was being taken up, a man whose
personal appearance evidently denoted a
shattered constitution, and consequent
misery and suffering, threw into the bas-
ket a small paper carefully rolled up,
which on subsequent examination was
found to contain a half dime, the last
remnant, it seems, of wasted patrimony;
for on the paper was written, 4" This is
the last Of four THOUSAND dollars left me
by my father-Rum and its Effects p
Who the poor fellow was, or whence he
came. is not known, for he was a stran.
ger, and evidently a wandereI upon the
face of the earth.
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GAitnr'a Currrspunhsnrr.
AsnrrILIr. Jan,r. 2O.h, ISL.


Bro. CONAN: On Monday the 18th
inst. Bro. Robert Murdoch and myself, left
AsheviIle for the purpose Of opening Burns
vile Division, No. 200, Sons of Temper
ance, and defeating it to the cause Of Love,
Purity and Fidelity. We met with a warm
friend, and q jealous advocate Of our cause,
in the person Of Bro. N. Blackstoek, r. S.
of Reems' Creek Division, No. 1913, who
left bis family and accompanied us, and per-
formed efficient service in opening the Divis-
ion, which was done on the 14th inst.
The Division was organized on Tuesday
night with ii members, Gone of the charter
members being absent, who it was known
would be initiated imm ediately on his re-
turn and the following are the officers for
the quarter Isaac NJ. Broyles, w. p, J
r.. Stradlcy, w. A., VIM. j. Lewis, R. S.,
A. Higgins, a. R. s., Jno. B. WoodGn,
i. s., Joseph Shepherd, T., W. @. Sin
gletary, c., John Ryland, A. c., J. B.
Buchanan, /. s., and Absalom Penland
o. s.. Rev. David Sullens, Chaplain, Col.
J.W. McElroy was appointed d. G. W.
p. for the Division.
At the solicitation Of the brethren, We
remained until the next night, at which time
two more were initiated. The last meeting
was an excellent one, and / must say that
enjoyed myself as well as l ever did in my
own Division. Several little addresses wert
delivered, and much good feeling pervadeC
the little band as each extended to the 9th
or brothers hand. and a brothers vel
come" God speed the good work in Yancy
l was with Reems Greek Division, a fey
nights since. and take pleasure in stating
that they have now a membership of 80
Too much praise cannot be bestowed upor
Rev. NJ. M. Weaver, for his zeal and sacr
ees for the good Of the cause as he not OIL
ly permitted the Division to open in his Op
house, but has allowed them the priyilee
Of meeting there ever since, which Of cours,
must somewhat annoy the family ; but not
murmur has escaped them. On the contr
~, Mrs. Weaver has supper prepared f
the brethren every meeting, and no soon
Is the Division closed than Bro. Weave
exclaims-" not one of you must leave Il
house until you get your suppers." SUI
kindness is worthy Of all imitation. II
Division viii soon build a hall, as they a
taking all necessary steps for that purpos
There is strong opposition to the cause
Reems Greek, but hope it will die ava
and that our opposers viii soon become go
Som" this sail the harm we wish the
The interest Of your paper was not f
gotten in huntsville, and the brethren spo
Of taking 5 copies in a short time. I ha
no doubt but the Division in huntsville v
flourish, as it has good men and true, Ell
seemed impressed with the necessity
working.
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Horn, BERTHE CO., Jan. sl.t 1851.

Bro. GoRMAN: By power of authority
invested in me by the D. G.. W. P Of
this County, assisted by Bro. John L.
Andrews had the pleasure Of organ-
izing Colerain Division. No. 214, on Sat
urday last the 18th inst. On our arrival
atthe appointed time, we found only 7
of the applicants Gone having with
DRAWN but another soon came forward
and declared himself ready and willing
to embark in the glorious cause Of Tenn
perance. Notwithstanding the many
preiudices which are entertained of our
Order by a certain denomination Of
church people living in that portion of our
county, the prospects are very lattering
for a large accession 10 our cold water
army. The following are the o.
the officers for the present quarter: H
L. Ward, w. P, Preston Perry, w. A.
Thos. Brown, r. s., John Norvell, T.
Thos. Bernard. c., George Lane. A C.
VIM. Pierce, |. s. and Henry Pierce
o. S.
Yours, in L. P. & F.
T. E. HARDY.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1851-01-31

A SUBJECT FOR DEBATE.-The me-
groes Of Lancaster, Pa, lately had the
following Query for discussion in a de-
batting society" Whether the abolition
lists Of this country have benefited the
slaves of the South, by their agitatory
movements or not" If they will ask
the opinions of the latter, the northern
darkies will be very soon able to decide
the question.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1851-01-31

The WORLDS INDUSTRIAL EXHIBITION
We find the following rules among those a.
by the Committee Of Management
for the regulation Of that proud industrial
demonstration:
The contractor at each refreshment area
must supply fresh filtered water in GLASSES,
gratis, to visitors, and keep a sufficient sup
ply at each area of the articles specified as
above.
No wines, spirits, beer, or Intoxicating
drinks, can be sold or admitted by the con-
tractor.
The following apply to lOdging-houses for
visitors =
No spirituous liquors to be brought into
the house, or drunk there. No person to
be admitted, or allowed to remain in a state
of i~ntoxication.
No card playing, gambling, quarrelling
or profane or abusive language to be permit
ted in the house Especially at the time o
retiring to bed,) and any lodger persistins
in being noisy, quarrelsome, or disorderly
after having been warned by the steward t.
desist, will be liable to be turned out of tht
house at any hour Of the day or night.
These rules are judicious, and will adj
greatly TO the comfort and pleasure Of visi
tors. More than this, it shows the quie
though certain advance of the principles Q
temperance among all classes of the Eng
fish community, even among the more infu
entail and noteworthy.