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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1851-05-09
RICULTURA
DIG DEEP AND YOU'LL FIND
TREASURE.

VIZ commend the following aneedote to
the particular consideration of those who are
.yetaddicted to the practice of shallow plough
ing, and who think no good comes from deep
stirring of the soil. By adopting the prac-
tee of deep ploughing, a new source Of wealth
would be opened on many farms, which the
skinning culture of a century or two has nev-
er developed. But to the anecdote-which
though old, is just as good as if it were
" bran new"
IAN old farmer, on his death-bed, told bis
sons, who were not very industrious lads,
that he had deeply buried his money in a
particular field, which was the most barren
land on his farm. In consequence of this
information, soon after the old mans death
the sons began to dig (and they dug deeply
too) all over the ield-and this they die
again and again, for it was long before they
quite despaired of finding the money. A
length, however, they gave up the search
and the land was planted with corn when
from the deep digging, pulverization AM
clearing which it had received in the searcl
for the money, it produced a crop which wa
indeed a treasure"
1t might result to the profit of some of GU
, farmers sons, should they imagine their fatf
ers had deeply buried a bag ofdollars in som
barren field, and be led to dig in search
| the treasure-and though they might nc
find the expected wealth, their exertion
would be amply rewarded, as is illustrate
in the anecdote.
In further evidence of the great utility
deep ploughing, we copy the following par
/ graph from the Report of the Hon. Il. ]
Ellsworth
Few individuals are aware of the extel
sion ofroots in pulverized soil. Won Thayc
mentions finding roots Of sanfoin from 10
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EVANS & COOKE,
One Door ADORE R. Smiths Old Corner.
RALEIGH, N. C.
WE would respectfully inform our friends and
w the public generally that we intend keep
ing constantly on hand a full supply of
Dry Goods, Hardware, Cutlery,
GROCERIES, SC.
and indeed every thing found in similar estab-
lishments. They present the following as
specimens oftheir Stock:
Chem. Jasper, and Black Silks,
Silk Tissue and Alborines,
Embroidered Grenadines and Beraoe,
Dotted and Embroidered Swiss Muslins,
Poplins and Berage DeLanes,
EN-. White Grape Shawls,
Jenny Lind Collars and Cuffs,
Ladies Kid Gloves and Mits,
Do. Embroidered l. G Hdk's,
Tefita and Bonnet Ribbons,
Lace Capes, and thread Laces,
Chine and Embroidered Parasols,
Ginghams and Calicoes,
Shoes and Boots of every quality and price
Bonrets and Hats of every description,
Black French Cloths and Casimeres,
Black Satin and MarseilIes,
Bed Tick, Cottonades, Domestics, Crockerv
Wedding Hoes, Sugar, Coffee,
AdamaRine Candles, ard a number of arti
cIes not enumerated, all of which the Subscri
hers intend selling Cheap for Cash, or to pune
tual dealers on a short credit. Don't forget t
give us a call and examine our Stock befor
purchasing elsewhere.
One door above Richard Smiths, No. g
. Fayetteville Street.
H. 3. EVANS.
! GEO. T.COOKE.
Raleigh, March 10, 1851. 30
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REwxRD OF MER1T.-Raggcd Urchin.-
% please give dad a short pipe 7"
Barman.-" Can't do it. Don't know
him."
Ragged Urchin.-" Why, he gets drunk
here every Saturday night"
Barman.- -" Oil does he, my little dear.
Then 'ere's a nice long 'un, with a bit of
wax at the end."-Punch.
A Coon SToRY.-The Boston Transcript
tells a good many good stories under the
head Of Dealings with the Dead One
Of these numbers he devotes to fortunehuE-
ting, and amongst other illustrations gives
the case of a Mr.. Mewins. He was court
ing a young lady of some attractions and
something Of a fortune into the bargain. After
. liberal arrangement had been made for the
young lady, by her father, Mr., Mewins,
having taken a particular fancy to a little
mare, demanded that it should be thrown In
to the bargain and upon a positive refusal,
the match was broken off. After a couple
Of years, the parties accidentally met, at a
country ball. Mr.. Mewins was quite willing
Il renew the Ongagement-the lady appeared
not to have the slightest recollection ofhim.
"surely you have not forgotten me p
said he.
"What name, sir Z" she inquired.
" Mewins,'' he replied. Il had thu
honor Of paying my addresses to you, abou
two years ago"
al remember a person of that name, sht
1ejoined, "who paid his addresses to my ia
ther's brown mare"
PEoMPT.-Not long since in a Sunda
School not a hundred miles from Summe
Street, a question was put" How did Jon
al feel while in the whale belly p A it'll
fellow belonging to a family in which wit ha
been hereditary for successive generation:
forgetting at the moment the Bible answer
instantly said, " He felt pretty well down
the mouth, sir"
Well, my lad, that is small col
you are hoeing." Yes" said the DO,
while he continued his labor, " we plante
small corn" But it looks rather yt
low" "Yes, sir, we planted the yellc
kind, " returned the boy. but ] do n
believe you will have half a crop" No, S
we planted it on shares" haloed the youn
ster, as the traveller rode away.
" Father" said a rougish boy, 6
hope you won't buy any more gunpowd
tea for mother" " Why not 2! Becau
every time she drinks it she blows me up"
e. Musquetoes are very small insec
but one has been known to move a imam wei!
ing 200 pounds, and keep him moving
night at that
q Fights in a grog shop are now {
ed spiritual ~knockings.
During the renowned "Dorr War;"
Rhode Island, a bill was brought in to g
ganize the army" This aroused from sl'
an old man in one corner who represen
atown in the west of the State.
Mr.. Speaker" said he I'll tell y
am decidedly opposed TO" o%rganizini
the army as you call it. Our forefa
ers fit through the revolution with no
in but a drum and a fife, and come
fns best, tool | go agin organs
They'll be dreadful onhaRdy things
battle, o I-tell you !"
This was irresistible, and A,
Rhody's army" we are informed,
mains " u~norganized" 10 This day.
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HEARFT & LITCHFORD.
Dealers in Staple and Fancy Dry Goods.
HITS, BOOTS, SHOES &c.
"A WOULD respectfully ask attention to IL

IA WOULD respectfully ask attention to the
following, "a portion OF their Spring puEchas-
es, which have been received
Chameleon Hermann, Silk Brocade Labradors,
Fancy Silk Tissues. Berages, Berage DeLains,
Poplins, Prints, French Jaconetis, Embroidered
Swiss Muslins, -4lborines, Chenle Ginghams,
~Lace>Shawls, Grape do.
Fancy Cravats for Ladies, Jaspra Silks,
Chenie 10, Emb'd Silk Mantillas, Lace and Muslin
Visitees, Belts, Lace, Trimmings, &c., &c.
ALSO,
Bleached and Brown Shirtings and Sheetings,
Irish Linens, Summer Coatings, and Pant stufs,
&c., &c.
Raleigh, March 25, 1851. 81
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Copper work, Turpentine SINS, Sc,

Copper work, Turpentine Stills, &C.,
MlHE Subscriber informs the public that lie is
I still carrying on his business IN ali is branches
at his shop on Fayetteville street. Turpentine
Stills made to order, in the best manner, and war
ranted TO work well and all kinds OF work promp-
tly done in copper, brass steel, iron, &c.
Constantly on hand and for sale locks of all sorts
and sizes, guns, pistols. &c The Subscriber only
asks Of the public to give him a full and fair trial,
as he is determined moi TO be surpassed in his line.
The Subscribers establishment being the only one
of the sort in all this region of country, he conf
IDENTIFY appeals 10 North Carolinians and 10 the
friends ofhone industry. TO sustain him.
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JOB

Raleigh, March 10, 1851.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1851-05-09

WE are prepared to execute JOB PRINTING,
w of every description, with neatness and des-
patch, and respectfully solicit the patronage ofour
friends in this department of business. We war
rant our work 10 be rs well and cheaply done, as
by any other Establishment in the State. Send
in your work ard give us a trial.
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REGALlA REGALIA. &C..

VTE would respectfully inform urfliends, and
w the Brethren generally that we keep con-
stantly on hand a large and general assortment Of
Regalia, and every thing necessary for fitting out
Divisions, &c.
Sons Of Temperance Jewels, pure Silver at
SIS, 20 and 1922.
Officers Stats, fine, from 2 to s. 100.
Marshall's Sashes, from 2 so to 81, so.
Batton's, from l to 81.
White Linen Collars, superior style and hnishy
S. per dozen.
Ballot Boxes, Marbles and Gavels, 81.
Seals neatly engraved, from $50 to S..
BIZ ENERS
Got up to order, from 20 to 500, and designs for
warded first for the inspection of the Divisiony
when requested.
Any article ordered ofthis establishment. and
not giving satisfaction, may be returned.
Address your orders to ID
WILSON & CO., e
Temple Gay ST., Baltimore Md.
March /, 1850.
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HOUSE.

Friday, March IA.
Mr.. Flournoy from the select committee
on the subject of line. of steamers from
the waters Of Virginia to Europe, present
ed report thereon. and q bill to establish
a line of steamers from the waters of Vir-
gina to Europe.
ELECTION or GOVERNOR.
On motion of Mr. Sfovall,
Resolred, That this house will, with thc
consent Of the Senate. proceed on the 2oth
instant, Thursday next to the election Of
Governor of the Commonwealth, 10 gil
the vacancy which viii occur on tie first OF
January next, by the expiration Of the term
Of of service of John B. Flyd, Esq.
ADJOURNMENT.
On motion Of Mr.. Ncwsom, the follow
ing resolution Of the Senate was taken up.
Resolrea, That whenthe Senate adjourn on
the oath instant, it will, with the consent of
the House Of Delegates, adjourn to meet
again on the first Monday in December
next.
Mr.. Strothcr moved to strike out the
words first Monday in December next
and insert second Monday in January,
next"
Mr.. Boiling moved to lay the resolution
on the table; rejected, ayes p, noes IS.
The resolution as amended was then
agreed to.
MIR. Guerrant presented the petition Of
VIM. A. Dietrich, Thos. O. Burton, Wal
ter ID. Leake, and others, for the construc-
ton of a Railroad from Richmond to Char
lottesville.
BILLS PASSED.
A bill TO incorporate the St Mary's
Turnpike Company-ayes 81; noes 2S
A bill to incorporate the Reedy and
Huntsville Turnpike Company, was advo-
Gated by Mr.. Harvey, and was passed.
A bill to incorporate the South Lowell
Branch Railroad Company, was passed.
ayes So, noes 90.
A bill to change the name of the Morca
Mining and Manufacturing Company, and
increasing the capital stock
A bill TO authorize George w. Currie,
as guardian of the heirs Of Mathew Alex
ander, deceased, to sell certain lots in the
town of Union, in Monroe.
A bill divorcing John c. Johnson from
his wife Elizabeth, was amended, on mo-
ton of Mr. Speed, by way of ryder, di-
vorcing Mary A. Hilliard, from her hus-
band Benjamin; and the bill, as amended
was passed.
A bill to place the real estate of the Bel
mont Iron Works on the footing of person
al property.
A bill to amend the charter of the City
of Petersburg.
A bill to form the county Of Craig out of
Botetouit, Roanoke, Giles and Monroe.
A bill to extend the corporate limits of
the town of Buffalo, was passed.
Mr.. Boiling offered resolution protest
ing against the recent appointment by the
Governor of Commissioners to the Worlds
Fair, as an undue and regal exercise of
power by his Excellency; which was laid
upon the table.
After "A personal explanation from the
Speaker, the House then took recess till
o'clock.
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attracted our "gazc;" but as we don't bet,
we decline the gauntlet and leave the So
luton Of the problem to the quiet influence
Of time.
There is still another document in the
chancellor's "budget" which even at the
risk of being tedious, we shall venture to
notice. 1t is an interesting essay on the
cupidity and vcnahty Of Mr.. Webster.
The Republican thinks our remarks here
tofore on the subject is but poor answer
to its argument. We admit il, for We new
err attempted to answer what had no cxis.
tence. The attack was too ridiculousl,
absurd to provoke an argument for its refu
tation.
The Republican thinks we meant to re
proach it by chasing it with the Nationa
Era, and therefore "returns the compli
ment," IN kind, by chasing the Virgiuar
with the same paper. IL charges that tn,
Era and ourself are both engaged in de
Tending the integrity Of the Union and as
sailing the defenders Of Southern Rights
We are proud to acknowledge all the gull
which attaches, to what our neighbour re.
CARDS as crime, for defending the integ.
rity Of the Union;" but we do not ADM,
that we have assailed the true defenders Of
Southern rights. Indeed our travelled y
contemporary has himself shown,in his ar
! tcle quoted above, that we are sufficiently
southern for all practical purposes. We
quote his own defence of us against his own
charge against u.s.
We have been compelled to extend this
article greatly beyond the ordinary limits
Of newspaper essay, by the very nature
Of the questions we have been invited tc
discuss We should not have deemed i,
necessary to notice the subject at all, but
for the fact that, to most of our readers we
are stranger, and that they have had no
other opportunity of ascertaiping, what
they have right to know, our views on
the many questions which we have been
challenged to explain. We have written
f,r them, not for the amusement Of our
neighbour, at whose attempts to involve
us in difficulties we can well afford To
smile
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Saturday, March Is.
HOTSE


a petition was presented for railroad
from Richmond to Charlottesville. Ma
jority and Minority reports were made
from the Committee appointed to investi-
cate the affairs Of the James River and
knawha Company, by Messrs. Caring
Ton Of Botetout, and Mr. Wheeler. The
majority state they did not have time to in
vesngate the charges against the company,
and recommend that committee be ap-
pointed of FIVE members to visit the works
of the company and report their investiga-
non to the Board ofPublic Works, to be
reported by them to the next Legislature.
The minority opposed this, and mention
the fact that the stockholders, after investi-
CATION, have approved of the conduct Of
the officers. They askedto be discharg-
ed from the further consideration of tic
subject. Reports to be printed.
BILLsPLssED.
Incorporating the Richmond Marine and
FIRE Insurance Company.
appointing State Agricultural Com
missioner and Chemist, ayes 61,nocs 40.
Various other bills ola local character
were passed.
Is bill toprcvent wine, ardent spirits OF
other Intoxicating liquors from being sold
to slaves or free negroes, was indefinitely
postponed, on motion Of Mr.. Taiafcrro,
ayes 81 noes 33.-Dispatch.
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AFTERNOON SESSION.

The Speaker resumed his seat at o.
clock
Various bills were read second time
and ordered engrossed.
A bill to incorporate a Savings Bank at
Boydton, was amended, on motion of Mr..
Tomlin, so as to incorporate a similar in
stitution at Aylett's, in King William
The bill as amended was ordered to be en-
crossed.
On motion Of Mr.. Stovall, the House ad-
.journcd.
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ANOTHER FuGrTIvE CAsE-Ar PITrs-
BuRG.-Richard Gardner, fugitive slave
owned by Miss Byers, who was arrested at
Bndgewater, Beaver county, PAY had
hearing at Pittsburg yesterday, and was
rcmanded to his owner. This was the first
ease ofarrest of fugitive in that neighbor-
hood. There was 10 disturbarcc.-B.
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TIyO PRTNTERS.-THE SMITH pRIN.

4 ting Press. CLases types Long Primer and
Minion) rules Sc. lately used in printing the
lynchburg Virgin ian are offered for sale on accom-
modating terms. The materials arc all nearly as
good as new. the Press is most excellent one and
the type has been very little used We can fit GU,
a country sfEce In reed style md on rno.r accom-
rncdar;n- terms. Apply post paid to the Prorrie-
tors IL this paper. March Stiff
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Resolved, That the President be re
quested to communicate to the Senate, at
It's next session, such information as NAV
be IN possession of the Executive De
partment of the Government, in regard 10
the claims of citizens of Calfornia for SER
wees rendered, and moneys and property
furnished in 1857, in the conquest Of
that country.
Mr.. DODGE, of Iowa, submitted the
following resolution. which was agreed
to:
Resolved, That the forthcoming report
of DIR. David Dale Owen, United States
Geologist, on the geology of Iowa and wis
consin; and also the forthcoming report of
Messrs, Fosterand Whitney, United States,
Geologists, III relation to the iron regions of
Lake Superior, in Michigan, be ordered
to be printed, together with the maps, dia-
grams, sketches of scenery, and illustra-
lions, which will accompany the same re-
spcctivcly; and that the work be executed
during the recess Of Congress, under the
especial direction of the Commissioner of
the General Land Office, in time TO be pre-
scented to Congress at an early day in the
next session.
Mr.. Walker submitted the following
resolution which was unanimously agreed
to;
Resolved, That the unanimous thanks
of this Senate be, and the same are hereby,
rendered to the Hon. VIM. r. King, for
the very able, dignifed, and impartial man
ner in which he has presided ever the de-
alterations ofthe Senate during this spe-
cial session now about to terminate.
Mr.. King responded, then pronounced
the Senate adjourned sinedie.
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~ Owing to the sickness ofseveral Of
our compositors, we have beea greatly
pressed to get out the present number OF
this paper; and but for a reinforcement
from the Office of our neighbour of the Re-
publican, whose courtesy we take pleas
ure in acknowledging, we should have
been unable to save the mails of tonight.
.
~ We regret TO learn that the Hon. George
Nc DnfIie died at hi. residence Ia South Carnli,a
~ Tue, day morning, lth ilst.
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Cor. GARsETT's RgroRT.-Our issue
to-day is what the printers would call
rather heavy paper, owing to the want Of
the usual variety. Col. Garnctt's report
has been long time on hand awaiting pub
lication, and as it relates to a subject SO in
timately connected with the Virginia &
Tennessee Railroad, we could not longer
defer it without manifest injustice to our
readers, to the able Engineer and to our
great western Improvement ITSELF Vein
vite the readers attention to this very lucid
exposition Of the great system Of railway
connection between the North and the
South, Of which our road is no unimpor-
tant link.
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DEAL ESTATE FOR sALE--wi
q CABELL HOUSE. BANK SQUARE,

E-A iyrcsbpsg. io.-Tle subscriber has this dav
taken charge of the well Known and popular Tay-
crn. the "CABELL House, recently occupied
by Mr.. John Revelcy, where he can at al times be
found ready tn accommodate those who may fay cur
him with call.
The liause is now undergoing thorough repair,
and he promises that pains srH BE- spared On his
part 10 render his guests comfortable. His House
VIII be provided with the best the country affords
aad having the hest of Stakes, he premises that
every attention shall he given To that department
lie akes this method of stating TO the public thar
his own personal attention. aided BY MIR, Hilton d.
Walker shall at al times be paid To every depart
Of the csial hslnncnt.
CHARLES PHELPS.
.
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JENNY LrSD.--Miss Lind gave a concert
in Natchez on the llth inst, which nettcd
$4,000, $1,000 Of which she gave to the
poor. Tickets ranged from SO to Sl2.-
She was to singin Vicksburg the next eve
ming, at Memphis few days thereafter and
at Nashville about 3lst, and soon thercaf.
ter will be in Louisville, XIV.
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> Many papers are publishing One eyed Thompson
letters to the public and 70 his wife. We cannot
afford the space they would necupy and our readers
viii be well of without them, provided they will
ernagine what a would probably write whose
notions Of the present life drawn from the mod
school Of novels and the future from spiritual
kuockings both taken in shattered old house beside
unsnuhed dip candle and glass Of gin counter
feiiag plates scattered the floor and press in
the corner Hheettag G0ze1e.
That is exactly our case, and our opin-
ion. We should be rendering our readers
a poor service by spreading before them a
literary dish prepared by asickly sentiment
alist and abandoned vagabond, who took
his own life to keep from the State prison.
w.
ST. PATRIcK's DAY-About $50 Irish
men, chiefly from the Railroad Tunnel,
celebrated saint Patrick's day" on Mon.
day last by procession through the
streets preceded by band of music.
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Extra session Of the Senate

THURSDAY, March Il, 1851.
Immediately after the Journal was
read
Mr. ATCHISON moved, and the Sen
ate proceeded to the consideration ofExe-
cutive business.
After which, the doors We're opened.
Mr. GWlN submitted the following re-
solution, Which was considered and agreed
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ed MS attention, and excited his sympathy
though 1t has been remarked that city
raised gentlemen, accustomed to the pol
ished rcfnements of fashionable life, are not
too apt to exercise an undue share of char
ity towards their less fortunate and awk-
ward acquaintance, whose tutor has
been nature, and whose companions,
the wild flowers and the tobacco plant
The condescension of our travelled con-
temporary, therefore, in bespeaking for us
the forbearance of this criticising commu-
nifty, is at once remarkable and kind; and
under the panoPly Of his approval, and
with the egis ofhis defence, we shall feel
at liberty to continue the "gaze at the
signs" Of the times which we have already
commenced. We have already seen many
new things to interest and instruct us; but
wehave stumbled on few "signs" Of greater
curiosity than the travelled cosmopolitan
aforesaid. Though citizen of the world,
we find him conducting local newspa
per which processes TO reverence the I'M
ion Of the States, whilst It's whole energies
are directed in line Of policy which, if
successful, must inevitably result in de-
stroying the very Union it pretends to up
hold. This, to a polished cockney. may
be nothing strange, but to a backwoods-
man, ii is one of those inexphcable refine
ments ofcity life which can scarcely fail to
attract his "gaze." We have seen other
"signs" which, we think, point to the re-
denption Of this district from the madness
which has hitherto ruled it; but this is a
matter of opinion, the correctness ofwhich
our travelled contemporary controverts,
and offers to "back his judgment with a
wager" THIS . another sign" that has