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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1851-05-23
RAIL ROAD

The Directors of the Central Rail Road as.
sembled in this City on Monday of last week,
and adjourned on Thursday. All the Diree-
tors were in attendance except Gen. Means Of
Cabarrus.
The estimates for the ROAD were submitted by
the Chief Engineer, Maj. Gwynn, in an able
and interesting Report to the President and Di-
rectors of the Company. The Directors have 10
Gated the Road from one end to the other, star
ting from or near GoldsbOro' on the SOUTHERN
Route by Raleigh, by HilIsboro. Graham, Greens.
boro, jamestown, Lexington, Salisbury, Concord,
to Charlotte. They have ordered the President
and Chief Engineer to put the whole Road un.
der ~eontract before the 9th of July. A reason.
able time allowed to the work.
tt now considered certain that this Road
will be built.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1851-05-23
THE ORDER.

It is justly remarked by the Kentucky Era,
that in spite of all that may be said against the
Sons of Temperance, they have done an i'm
measurable amount of good, and are still do
ing so. The principles of the Order have
spread almost over the whole country, hun
dreds, nay thousands, have been induced to
throw off evil habits, GOODNESS and indifference,
and go promptly forward to the discharge of
manifest duty. There was reused from the
depths Of their own musings, master spirits,
who were before unconscious, many Of them, of
their own misery, and all of them of the full
extent Of their power to do good, but who,
under the genial influence and p~romptings of
those principles, went forth, giving practical
evidence Of experience, the enthusiasm Of phil
anthropy and genius, and producing the most
gratifying consequences to themselves and the
community around.
The sacred pledge to neither make, buy.
sell, or use as a beverage, any spirituous OF
malt liquors, wine, beer, or cider" is something
more than the mere remuneration. of habit.
The support and defence of that pledge is a
controversy wherein despair should find NO
place-the mere annunciation Of it presents a
practical, not theoretical operation of Temper.
ance, B~enevolence and Brotherly Love.
All beneath its power, whilst they feel a com.
mon interest, that each is a shield to the other
and all to the world an example, yet know that
individual self is not lost in the general mass
and though the union is for the good of all col
l%eetiyely, advantages are nevertheless conferred
on every one as distinct and separate indiyidu
ais. So it is with duties and responsibilities
whilst they are general and applicable to all
yet each have their respective special duties.
It is those same principles exemplifed ant
carried out in ertenso, that keeps a nation bound
together as one family-existing as a uniteC
whole, with general rights, yet each composing
that nation hath their separate rights, dutie,
and privileges.
Sons of Temperance. therefore, who arr
true to themselves and the cause, have JUS
reason to feel proud of their position, ant
should by all fair means have as many eo-ad
tutors as possible. In every community ther,
are a great many who can be saved from tht
grasp of the fell destroyer. With bold heart.
then, forward Brethren, and cease not to labol
whilst there is a single one to redeem.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1851-05-23
rsinoe brute force is being resortsd to by

Since brute force is being resOrted to by
grog-sellers, to intimidate US from On exposure
Of their iniquitous proceedings. we feel justified
in calling upon the friends Of Temperance and
al p~eaceable, ldaOlouiag citizens, for their eounte-
nance, support and patronage, to enable us to
stand firm and unmoved in our opposition to
rum and vile iniquity. We believe the base at
tack recently made upon us, and noticed at length
in another column, viii awaken public attention
to the crying evil in the community, and that we
shall have many stepping forward to sustain us
who have never hitherto felt particularly called
upon to do so. We earnestly solicit this at their
hands, and hope soon to chronicle the receipt Of
very many names of gentlemen who look with
indignant condemnation upon the lawless out.
rage attempted upon US. Let our friends in and
out of the city. rally to our support, and let Us
have a strong demonstration, in this way, Of
their detestation of such conduct.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1851-05-23
BENEFIT OF TEMPERANCE.

The S. c. Temperance Advocate notices an
instance of a Blacksmith who once complained
to his iron merchant, that such was the scarcity
of money, he could not pay his rent. The
merchant asked him how much whiskey or
brandy was used in his family in the course of
a day. Upon his answering the question, the
merchant made a calculation, and showed him
that the cost of strong drink amounted to more
in a year than his house rent! The ealcu-
lation so astonished the mechanic, that he sign
ed the pledge, and determined to buy and drink
no spirits of any kind. The nextyear, he paid
his rent and bought a suit of clothes, out of
the savings from the grog-shop. Should he
p%ersistin it through life, the consequence must
be competence and responsibility.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1851-05-23
LITERARY NOTICES

GoDEYs LADYs Book for June is on our Ia
BILE being the close Of the volume. It is fully
equal in matter and Embellishments. with its
Industrious predecessors" The July number,
the Editor says, viii exceed any number which
has hitherto been issued. After the first Of July,
subscribers to Cooley in North Carolina viii pay
but 2 cents postage per number. L A. Cooley,
Philadelphia, So a year.
WEEKLY MEssAGE-We have received the
specimen number of a neat little paper (half the
size of ours) bearing the above title, edited and
published at Greensboro by Rev. Sidney D..
Bumpass-price 81. fla sufficient number Of
subscribers are obtained, ii is proposed to com.
menee the regular issue about the middle of
July. The paper is to be devoted chiefly to The
interests of the Methodist Episcopal Church in
North Carolina.
SOUTHERN LITERARY MESSENGER.
This is a work that deservedly ranks very
high, for the purity Of its literature, its devotion
to "the true interests of the South" and the
ability and industry of its editor. Mr.. Jno. R.
Thompson, as displayed in the conduct of The
Messenger since it has been under his control.
The number at present before us is for May, and
is filed with matter that is not only interesting
but instructive The Messengers a perfect com.
pend Of knowledge that is truly valuable.
sARTAIES UNION MAGAZINE.
The June number has come 10 hand, laden
with much that is beautiful and good. The en-.
cravings and the matter are alike calculated to
make the most beneficial impressions. The bet.
ter we become acquainted with Sartain, the more
f we like him. We do not hesitate to recommend
his Magazine to the patronage Of all who wish to
have their thoughts elevated and their words
and acts tempered to the pure preeepts Of the
gospel of the Son of God
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1851-05-23
GRAND LODGE on oDp FEIIows

The Right Worthy Grand Lodge and Grand
Eneampment of the Independent Order of Odd
Fellows of North Carolina, assembled in this c;tv
on Wednesday of last week, and adjourned on
Saturday.
Quite a large Delegation was in attendance
from the various Lodges. There are 80 subor.
dlnate Lodges in the State. 1t appears from the
Report Of the Grand Secretary, that there are
1866 contributing members within the iurisdie-
ton of the Grand Lodge; that during the peri
cd between January 1st, and December s1st.
1850, there have been S2s initiated, Al reflections
Ss admitted by card, Is reinstated, IOs susuep-
ded, Is expelled, and IA deceased. The whole
amount of revenue has been SI3, SIS 90. The
Widow and Orphans Fund amounts to So, o52
50, and the amount due the Grand Lodge 81.
Isl IA.
There has been expended for the relief of
brothers 1913 rs; for burying the dead s4I5 /;
for the education of orphans s67 So; and for
the relief of widowed families 1891 45-makine
the sum of S1,79s 05 paid out for relief
The following Officers have been elected for
the ensuing year:
NJ W. G. Master-T. Fl. HARDExBuRGH.
NJ ". D. G. Master-W. J. MoELRoY.
R. W. G. Secretary-Rev. A. PAUL REprroS.
R. ". G. Treasurer-THos. NJ. GARpxEn.
R. W. G. Warden. I. MoRR1ss.
G. Chaplain-Rev. H. H G1BDoN.
G. Rep. to G. L U. S.-JNo. WINsLow.
The Grand Lodge of the State was removed
from this place to Wilmington.
The R. W. Grand Encampment was also in
session part of the time during the past week,
but we learn that no business of importance
was brought before it and although that branch
Of the Order has not been strengthened by the
addition Of any new Encampment, its general
prosperity viii compare very favorably with
any previous year. The following are the Off
GERS: JAMES c. Justice, n. W. Grand Patri-
arch; Julius Wilcox, NJ. E. Grand High Priest
Henry L Ward, R. W. Grand Senior Warden;
J. B. Newly, R. W. Grand Scribe, Thos. NJ.
sackest, R. ". Grand Treasurer; Vim. Il.
Clark, R. W. Grand Junior Warden NJ. Hus-
ton, ". Grand Sentinel. Representative to
Grand Lodge of the United States, John c. B.
~Ehringhaus.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1851-05-23
OXFORD FEMALE COLLEGE.

We have seen the Prospectus of the Board Of
Trustees for the above named Institution, pro
posed to be Immediately established in Oxford,
under the immediate charge of the Rev. Mr..
WATT, former President of Wake Forest College.
We are pleased to learn that the prospects Of
this Institution. which is designed to be thor
Oughly Collegiate in its character, are very fiat
tering. We can but wish great success to every
effort to elevate the standard of Education in the
State.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1851-05-23
PERSONAL

s
A sense of justice, impels us to notice a most
malignant and cowardly assault made upon us
on Thursday last. It will be remembered that
week before the last, in chronicling the case of
suicide which had Just then occurred in our CITY.
we took occasion to call public attention to the
=" Rialto9 establishment, at which place the I'M.
fortunate suicide died, stating at the time that
public report gave it the name of being one of
the vilest places in our City. We made no char
ges against the individual owners of the concern
but on the contrary stated that we knew moth
ing of them. On the afternoon of the day when
our paper of the 9Th inst. was circulated, we re-
eeived a note signed "John F. Brewer" de
handing that we should ~retract" what we had
stated "or take the consequences" We told
the bearer of the note We had no answer to send
back. In a very short time the bearer returned
with a demand from Brewer, that we should an
swer his note Immediately. We replied we
should not do so then, but might some Other
time. Before the lapse of half an hour we were
visited in our Office by a man who said he was
the proprietor of the "Rialto," and demanded
that We should retract our statement CONCERNING
his house. We told him in the presence of Rev
Peter Doub, (who was in our office when he
came and remained till he left that in so far a
we had stated The truth, we could not and would
not "~retract" that; but if he would satisfy US
by the evidence of respectable gentlemen thai
we had done his house injustice in our remarks
we would cheerfully make the correction, OIL
give him the benefit of his own disclaimers, il
well authenticated, through our columns.
We parted with this understanding. at least
on our part, and were surprised to learn a day
or two afterwards. that Brewer had reported
that we had promised to "retract" our Who'll.
article, and had connected with it a threat. thai
in case we did not do so, he intended to infic
some serious injury upon us. An evening o,
two afterwards We met with the Rev. Nh. Doub
and told him what we had heard, and asked i
we promised any such thingi He stated EN-
phatieally that we did not, but simply promised
to correct, or give him the benefit of his ow,
statements, if satisfied that we had done hi
house injustice. With this, then, we were sat
isfed, not doubling whose word would be ia
ken on this point Of the difficulty.
Having heard nothing more from the pro
prietOF Of the "Rialto" up to the usual hour o.
publication, we put our last paper to press
-
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1851-05-23

"a BROTHER IN DISTRESS" The Editor of the
RutherfOrdtOn Banner mentions a pitiable Incl
dent ola stranger visiting his domicile on SUM-
day night Of last week, "naked and crying
He says Eve clothed him and quieted his Ia
mentations, and now we want 100 more subscri-
bers to enable us to feed him. He is a real live,
kicking, squaIling, mountain twelve-pounder
and for all we know may yet be president-Or
a militia captain" "Pity, kind gentle folk,
friends of humanity" and help the Editor in
this his time of need" Let HIM have the 100
by all means.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1851-05-23

LAW N MEcHANIcs.@The Bar has lonp
been crowded with aspirants, of every de.
gree of calibre and qualification. 1t is OK.
tremely pleasant to gaze on the hin of fame,
and to imagine ones self standing on its
summit, admired, and envied by the gazers
below. How few, comparatively, realize
their dreams. Years pass on, without adding
reputation or practice to one half of the Bar,
who. in despite of manifest failure, from in
competency on their part, or from adverse
causes, still persist in the vain contest. Hap
PLY, another and more judicious direction
is about to be given to the public mind on
this subject. The New York Mirror well
remarks
1.-The Bar is no longer the resort of the
ambitious youths of our country. The
mechanic departments are being preferred
there are now thirty young gentlemen in this
city, that have received liberal educations,
who are serving their " times" as ship
wrights, architects. carpenters. &c. In a
few years, the United States will have the
most accomplished mechanics in the world.
A new class is s~pringing up, who will put
the present race of mechanics in the shade.
The union of a substantial education with
mechanical skill, will effect this. Indeed.
already we could name some mechanics. who
are excellent mathematicians acquainted with
French and German, and able to study the
BOOKS IN those languages connected with
their voeatlons. Heretofore, fond fathers
were wont to educate their sons as doctors
or lawyers. to insure their responsibility and
success. That day is passed. Mechanics
will now take the lead, and in a few wears
will supply the large portion of the State
and Federal G~overnment.n
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1851-05-23
TEMPERANCE DETERMINATIONS.

4LAA GEAaGCE
We attended, ON Saturday the 10th inst, at
New Hope Church, 6 miles North of this City,
one of the most pleasant and interesting little
Temperance celebrations in which we have ever
participated. knights Division had given
invitations forthe neighboring Divisions to unite
with them on the occasion, and a considerable
number from Freedom Division and those in this
City, contributed to make a line of some so or
60 in number. The procession marched to the
Church, when, after Prayer by Rev. Bro. Black
wood, Bro. W. G.. Foote, of Wake Forest Col
lege, was introduced to the respectable audience,
and delivered a strong, argumentative defence
Of the Order; repelling many unfounded char
ges, and dispelling the fears and approximations
which many persons entertain concerning it,
The address was a very creditable production,
both to the head and heart of the Speaker.
Bro Benz W. Justice, also of the College,
next addressed the meeting in n speech far ex.
eeeding common Temperance addresses. twas
ehaste, varied, entertaining and instructive
lie discoursed eloquently and logically of the
evils OF mtemperance, and pointed with pride
aud confidence to our glorious Order as the an
tldote to suppress it. A rich vein of humor per
vaded his remarks, which had a most happy ef
feet.
The Editor of this paper concluded the exer
eises with some closing remarks. Bro. Lemue
5. Perry returned the thanks of the Division i,
a few neat remarks, to the visiting brethren
and the ladies and gentlemen present, for thei
attendance, after which the meeting adjourned
We believe much 0ood will rasult fnono a.. T..
tie celebration. Ahandsome and plenteous col
lation was partaken Of, and the company dis
Persed highly pleased with the exercises of tn
day. We are gratifed TO learn that several ar
phcations for membership will probably be pre-
sented at their next meeting. This Division
composed of the right sort. They will neve
falter.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1851-05-23
BANK OF wADEsBoRoTiGH

We learn from the last Argus, that on the
18TH ult, a meeting Of the Stockholders of the
Bank OF Wadesborongh was held at their Bank
ing House, when the following Directors were
ehosen:-W. R. Leak, S. w. Cole, Jos. Med
ley, Geo. w. Little, Purdie Richardson, Joseuh
White, and Nelson p. Lilies.
w: K. Leak was elected President, and H
y. Hammond Cashier. Thos. s. Ashe Is the
Banks Attorney, and Nathan Beverly, Notary
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1851-05-23

A A friend writing us from Greenyille.
Pit county, sHFsthe enemies of Temperance
are lndustr1ously circulating a report THROUGH
that section, that Bro. P. s.. White has violated
the pledge OF total abstinence! 1t is only ne
cessary Tor us to say. that the charge is MALL
cIoUsLY FALSE, without the least shadow Of
foundation. We are requested to ask the ma
pers Of the State, not opposed to Temperance.
to publish this contradiction, as the report is
doing injury-to the cause.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1851-05-23

1t is so easy to call names, and so difficult
to find arguments to sustain a vile cause, that
men who are identified with wrong, and de.
hcient of the decency, not to say dignity Of
human nature, when hard pushed forreasons
to uphold their unrighteous cause, resort to
odious terms, with which to bespatter the
adyersaries they cannot discom6t with the
weapon o. treason.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1851-05-23

~ We notice that ORN ScovnLE, ESQ.
has become associated in the Editorial depart
ment of the marlborough Argus. We do
not know Dir. Scoyille, but find that his associ-
ate introduces him in terms of the highest COM
mendatlon, and we therefore have the utmost
confidence that he will prove an accession to
me corps Editorial, and add still further to the
attractions Of that very excellent paper.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1851-05-23

PATRIoTIsM.-A Yankee gentlemen con-
veylng a British gentleman around to view
the different objects Of attraction 10 the citv
Of Boston. brought him to Bunker Hill
They stood looking at the splendid shaft.
when the Yankee said, This Is The nlaes
where Warren fell" All !' repl;ed tbo
Engiishman. evidently not posted IN in To-
cal historical matters: did it hurt him muebS'
The native looked at him with the en-
preston Of fourteen Fourths of July in his
countenance. Hurt him." said be, be
was killed, sir. "Ah he was. eh !" said
the stranger, still cycling the monument, and
computing its height in his ownmind, law
er by layer well, l should think be
would have been, to fall so far."-Tbc
native tore his hair. but it gave him a good
opportunity to enlarge upon the glorious
events connected with the Hill, and the ben
ents therefrom flowing for our somewhat ex,
tensive country, and soon talked himself into
good humor.-Cdrpet Baq.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1851-05-23

CADETS OF TEMPERkNcE-Ou Town can
now boast of holding about Fifty Cadets Of
iemperance-and it is with malIoyed salts
faction We record it 1t is a good omen Of
her future prosperity, and of her moral and
religious character. Their motto incuIcates
the noblest virtues-virtues which adorn Ifa
and make its rugged ways smooth and pleas
ant, and which more easily take root IN The
young and interrupted heart of youth than
m the seated and hardened heart Of man.
hood-C Charlotte Southron.
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RALEIGH, O. g.
FRIDAY, NAY %, 1851.

a. Subscribers whose papers are marked
with red ink or red pencil, are thereby infor-
med of the expiration Of their subscription year.
We s~haiFcontinne to send the paper to all our
present subscribers, unless a di~scontinuance is
ordered. Those not desiring it another year
viii return the paper; and those retaining it
will please forward the subscription money i'm
mediately.
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NEW sERIEs.lsOUTHFRN Fra


About the first Of June, we Rropose erm-
mencihg a new series of the Southern Era.
on which occasion we shall introduce several
new features. If no objection is urged, We
shall at that time adopt the qaarto form,
which is more convenient for preservation.
and begin the publication of our prize sto-
ries, as We hope the award will then have
been made.
1t IS our wish to present then and there
after as handsome and interesting a sheet a.
can be found anywhere. To accomplish this
satisfactorily. our subscription list should be-
doubled at least. VIII not u present sub
scribers, for their own good, as well as ours.
make an effort to place US in this position ?
1t Is with great pleasure that we recur to the
many iattering expressions We have heard
and read IN reference to our efforts, and thew
stimulate us to do yet moro for the improve.
ment Of the Era. Our design is to secure
an efficient corps Of contributors, TO supnIv
our columns with the choicest matter, while
we shall avail ourselves of the opportunity
afforded us, of giving choice extracts from
new books. No effort will be wanting on
our part to please the most fastidious.
We appeal then confidently to the public.
One dollar is but a small amount. and the
new postage laws are 50 favorable, that no
family need be without a good family com
Panion. Persons wishing the Era, NAV
hand one dollar to their postmaster, who
will forward it. and thus relieve either par.
ty from the payment of postage.
The Era is published at Richmond Va,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1851-05-23

manifold relations, made desert BY the scourge
Of incompetence, summon you to link your
hearts and hands together around your house
hold shrines and keep them pure.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1851-05-23
D%ISTILLERY Burnt.

We regret to learn from Mr.. Bunyan Barnes,
of Wayne county, that his Turpentine Distil-
lery at Beulah, Johnston county, was partly de-
stroyed by fire one day last week. Loss esti-
mated at about $500.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1851-05-23

~ We would call the attention of Builders
to the Advertisement IN this paper, soliciting
proposals for building = Jail in Louisburg.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1851-05-23

Il see" said a young lady, that some book
seller advertises blank declarations for -
Il wish | could get one.n WHY asked ~
mother, Because Mr.. B.-is too modest
for to ask me to marry him ; and perbsns e
| could fill a blank declaration with the oues.
ton, he would sign it,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1851-05-23

The love of obstinacy IS 50 great IN the
human family, that we actually believe that
ifthe Legislature should make It penal to helm
men in distress, the number Of Towards that
would spring up in the community wonId ~
equal tothe felops.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1851-05-23

- The Grand Scribe has issued a charter
for Mechanics Division, No. 25l, to be located
in Lincolnton.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1851-05-23

/, ~ Answer to Acrostical Enigma in ON,
last: REVEREND THEoBoLD MArHPw =
~ Answer to Geographical Eniem. i, ou
last: Stick TO THE PLEper. euH
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The following article was intended for our
last paper, but was by some means accidentally
omitted.