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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1851-03-21
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THE CHOLERA IN TENNEssEE.-A
dispatch iron Franklin, Tenn. dated
March 4. gives some details Of the break
ing out Of the cholera in that place and
vicinity. On tn 9th ult., Thos. Col
Inns, John Helton, and two negroes died
of it. On the lst instant Mrs. John
Helton died. About the same time q
child of M.rs,D R. Crutchrr, Mrs. James
Bond, . man named Haguely, and an
other named ToIer died in The country,
Several other cases had occurred which
were not fatal. On the 4th instant, there
were no new cases reported, and there
was no panic.
OXFORD FEMALE CoLEEGE.-In let
ter recently received from ouI esteemed
brother James, he requests US 10 inform
our readers that the Trustees Of this In
stitution are making some progress To-
wards its establishment. At a meeting
held on the 18th inst, the Charter re-
Gently passed by the Legislature was re-
ceived and accepted by them. 1t be.
slows liberal privileges together with
the right to confer the customary marks
of distinction in scholarship. II is
thought best that this charter should APP
pear in the Recorder when il shall have
been printed by the State. The Board
Of Trustees also completed the contract
for premises as a location for the College
and made arrangements for adding such
buildings as many be requisite, and tool
measures TO procure a suitable Faculty fol
Instruction. The exercises of the Institu.
ton will be opened some time in JUL
next.-Bi6hcaE Recorder.
NEW ORLEANS, MARCH S.-The tria
of General Henderson resulted in q disa
greement of the jury-there being onl,
one for conviction. The District AttoI
hey has abandoned the prosecution, an.
entered a noM PrOssgui, not only in tn
Henderson case, but in all the other
charged with being connected in the al
fair.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1851-03-21
CEDAR HILL, March 18Th, 1850.


Bro. CONAN Our Division, No. 16, is
in a very fOurishing condition, we initiate
n or more almost every meeting. We
have IN all initiated between 60 and 70
members, which for a country place, like
ours-is doing pretty well. Some have
Withdrawn to Join other Divisions and some,
1--WE are sorry to say have been expelled,
50 that we number only about So or go reg
ular members, We are now about building
our Hall. We have got a plan of our Hall
made out and started subscriptions to get
funds to build it. The necessary amount
has already been subscribed, and we think
If Divisions wishing to build would adopt
the course wedid, they would find it a much
easier matter to build than they do.
1t isa we'll known fact, that in a country
settlement like ours, that there are many
young men and others who, not considering
themselves permanently settled, will offer
that as an objection to paying for the cree
ton Of a house when there is no probabili-
ty Of their remaining to enjoy its use. To
obviate this difficulty, we adopted the fol
lowing plan /: we first secured a right to a
DunlclcuCy VI ihuQ 10 huilu upOu, TIC Jllle
vested in the Division (Which is Incorporated
we then circulated subscriptions, the amount
subscribed to be taken as stock in shares o.
e5, which shares are to bear eight per cent
payable annually by the Division. Now b.
this method Of subscription, if any member
who has taken one or more shares, should
wish to have the settlement, he has a chance
TO get his subscription money back again By
the sale Of his stock. We had doubts as t.
whether we should be able to raise fund
enough to build such a house as we wished
to build, by the common plan Of raising
funds. but in the space Of 8 or 4 days, b,
the above plan, our subscriptions went Vi
to Eve or six hundred dollars. We do no
know how It viii work hereafter. but so far
We think the plan a good one, and if you 8
gree with US, you may publish this. We d
not know but this plan may have been adoI
ted by other Divisions before this, but 1t ha
not within our knowledge. If it has and 20
are aware Of the faet-then, Of course It wi
be unnecessary to publish our Communic'
ton.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1851-03-21
HrnrrORD, n. G, March 8, 1851.

Bro. GoRMAN 81 have thought that per-
haps you would like to hear something about
the state of'the Order in Perquinans-con-
sequently, / have taken it upon myself to
inform you. We have, rs you are aware.
but two Divisions in this county, one here
and the other at Woodville, about 10 miles
from this place, which l am happy to inform
you, are in a healthy condition. 1t is graf
flying to see our NEST influential citizens en-
listing in this great cause ; they are no long
'er willing 10 serve a tyrant whose tender
mercies are cruelty, but are determined to
give their influence to the glorious Temper
-ance reformation. The Hartford Division is
not increasing so rapidly as we would wish,
though we are progressing slow and sure, for
we know no such word as countermarch "
w are making preparations to build Tenn
perance Hall, which will not only add to ouI
convenience, but 10 the beauty Of our little
Town. Woodville Division is increasing ra
pidly, considering their advantages the of
6cers and members are very jealous in the
cause. There is but one store there, the pro
prieters Of which are Sons, one of whom il
r.. S.-of the Division. In Hartford, ont
store has abandoned the traffic in liquor, ant
another partially SO another merchant il
the country sayshe has the last barrel on thu
stand, and as soon as that is out he intend
giving US his name, Thus you see we ar
getting public opinion in our favor on
Banner waves gracefully in the breeze, drum
kards, moderate drinkers and those who d
not drink at all. are rallyiDg around the star
dard, and one universal shout goes forth, fc
~Love. Purity and Fidelity" In closing
wish you much success in the TemperanC
cause your spirited sheet is doing muc
good; may it have a wide circulation.
Yours, in L., P. & F.,
B. F. B., D. G. W. P.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1851-03-21

Bro. GoRMAN: There are evils prevail
ing 10 some extent which l would like to
cah the attention Of some ADLER pen than nv
own There are some people who profess
to be Temperance men, who seem to mani
fest come neal for the cause of Temperance,
but they are frequently subject to some lit
tie affection, that calls for the advice of a
Physician, and be of course understands the
nature Of the disease. and oftentimes advi-
ses the use Of spirits in some way or other ;
but instead Of prescribing the quantity. as
be would other medicine and should do with
spirits, leaves the patient to judge for him.
self as to the quantity +; and the patient ap-
plies to some groggery or doggery, for spir
It's TO make medicine, and the grog-seller.
glad TO get something to talk about, com
mences telling of it about that such anC
such a Son Of Temperance has bought Ii
quorO Of him, &c, &c. 1 think such ough
mot to bel the evil ought to be arrested.
Next, what shall We say to the dram drink
ing professor Of Religion2 But there ha
been 80 much said to them, it seems as
they intend to turn a deaf car to all th
warnings in the Word Of God. They pre-
fess 70 % the servants of God, are con
manded to abstain from the very appeal
anee Of evil, (and every one knows dram
drinking is anevl) We are commanded t
let light shine. What sort of a light d
We carr. Aaen Ne are carrying the bottl
or jpgf Shame upon such christians. W
think and fear many Of them will be muc
worse than that Of the five foolish Virgin
who had suffered their lamps to go out, an
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1851-03-21
FOR THE SPIRIT OF THE AGE.
THE MA1DEN'S VISION.
BY L. K. WILLIE.


A young man and maiden stood side by
side in the corner of a crowded saloon. The
youth held in his hand a slender glass, filed
with sparkling Champagne. In a low
voice, which none but she might hear
Tell me beautiful and gentle Louisa" said
he. that you love me. and in this beverage,
| promise you a fidelity of affection, which
shall be lasting as life itself" With a smile
and blush, half in jest and half in earnest i:
/" urge me not now, Eugene" said she, for
| must dream on the answer / shall give
you"
The crowd retired from that festive
scene. and the banquet hall was deser-
ted. The maiden was alone in her bou-
doir. reclining on a sofa, busily engaged
with her own thoughts, when sleep un-
consciously stole over her. The youth
was again at her side, the wine-glass in
his hand. and bis arm around her waist.
Vows Of love and consistency were re-
newed, in /" thoughts that breathe and
words that burn" As her eve rested
steadily on the object he held in hi.
hand, a blue fame seemed TO play round
it's wine. and a cloud Of smoke issuing
from its contents, rolled through the
room and filled il with the ~blackness o
darkness. The form at her side was los
to her sight, but the arm had changed Il
a hideous serpent, whose eyes gleame'
like sparkling rubies amid the ebon gloon
that surrounded her. With one will
shrek she bounded from the sofa, an
the illusion was gone.
A week passed, and the young ma
came once more, 10 breathe in her ca
The vows 10 which she had listened i
her sleep. Gently, but firmly she re
fused him, and they parted never I
meet again.
Eugene now fills the inebriate's prems
ture grave; and Louisa is the happ
wife Of one who eve dallied with til
wine cup.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1851-03-21
n MARKETS.

FAYETrEvILLE.-Cotton 9 a 10. Corn
80 a 95. Flour 8 ID a61-2. Molasses
% a "a. Salt, sack, 1850; Alum, bush.
81 a so. Wool 10 a Is. Wheat 100 a
1926.
PETERsBuRe.-Cotton 10 10. Flour
5 al IA, dull. Corn 10. Prime White
Wheat 100 a 10sc; Prime Red 100 a
lose. Common to Middling So a 96c.
Tobacco primings l dollar a 2 IL, Eros.
ted Lugs l IA a 8 dollars; Good TO Fiae
Lugs 4 1-2 al 1-2 dolls; Shipping Leaf
s a IL IL dolls; Manufacturing IL Ia
q Is dolls.
NEwbERN.-Corn. barrel, 4,50. Corn
meal 80 a 100. Cotton IL a II Ia
Flour s a 6. Molasses 26 a %. Tur.
pentine. new dip, 2.40 a $50; old cir
2 Is a 2,20, for 280Ib; scrape 1.30.-
Rosin 100 a 1885,. Pitch go a l,00.-
Spirits, gal, 80 a 80.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1851-03-21
Gnitur's Cntrrspnnhrnrf.
L1upr1. Hun. March Is. I851.

Bro. GoRMAN 81 received the docu-
ments for Laurel Hill Division, and proceed
ed to open it. The following officers were
elected: j. G. Barker, W. p; +. Mcleod,
W. A ]. w. MeBryde, r. s.; j. L.
Fairly, T.; R. Fairly, c.; J.. Mclean, A.
c.; b, Mcfarland, l s. s. MeCoIl, o. S,
Yours, in L.. P. &F.,
f R. D. DICKSON, d. G. W. P.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1851-03-21
THoNpsoNvrLLE E, ROCKINGHAM Co.

Bro. GoRMAN: Since the agitation of
the subject of Temperance, and subse-
quent formation OF a little band Of Sons
in our little village, a change has taken
place-s change that is truly gratifying
to observe. II is true that all that COM
pose our Division, have ever been So
Der men-it is true that for more than a
year we have lsbored, Intellectually, TO
persuade the people of the neighbot hood
10 become Sons of Temperance, ii is true
that our number has decreased. by remo-
val and otherwise, it is true that we can
not say that we have reformed d~runkards,
that we have gladened the hearts OF
wives, and children, by returning the
fallen husband, and father to them, and
10 society, ii is true that we cannot boast
Of many openly az hieved victories, over
him (Alcohol) whose sworn enemies"
we are. it is true that there are yet ma
ny in this community who would rejoice
at the downfall Of our institution-many
who would gladly plunge the dagger in
to the heart Of our existence-but yet,
we have not net, and talked. and sung,
and prayed in vain, An influence. al
most imperceptible has silently enfwined
itself about the hearts of the thinking
portion Of the people-men have been
al a loss 10 account for their unwonted
reluctance to tender to their neighbor,
= the morning dram'-many have re-
moved the decanters that in days Of yore
adorned ~ their Observation-Disclosures
have been lectuted, and cautioned to be-
ware Of the VINE cup-and (perhaps OF
all the most importantly the Ladies have
learned TO frown upon. and discounte-
nance dram-drinking and to smile upon,
and encourage every Temperance effort.
1t would require an ADLER pen than
mine, TO trace this influence through all
its secret avenues, and in all its opera,
lions upon those within its circle. 1t i:
: sufficient that we know and feel 1t doe.
eEtSt. And is it unreasonable for US tC
hope. that there will be a flower, wher
we see the bud :-is it unreasonable Il
: : hope, that when beautiful, warm sprin;
I comes, and The lovely verna! shower,
! appear" that the tiny seeds. committed
TO the earth's dark bosom, will germinat,
and spring up, to cheer, and rejoice thu
0 heart. of the husbandman? think not
e Then we hope. and will patiently wait
: for the dawning of that bright. Prou'
day, when We will see q gates crow
ded with " the worthy"-when we shaI
reap the reward Of our humble efforts
? in welcoming those, for whose happiness
: and well being they were exerted. 10 ou
" circle OF honor" May that day 500
y come! If we, so few in number (thoug
y may say, in the language of a taithfI
e brother; that what we have not j
QUANTITY we make up in QUALITY
with so unpromising prospects-with
~ much Of opPosition-with so many ba
OF riers to our onward march-with so Ii
tie of which to boast-I say, If we
o. confidently expectto achieve mach. shouI
er not other Divisions, more prosperou
IS having larger notwithstanding
n more extensive influence. look for, an
u.s. expect more? Let onward" be o,
lwatchword. and yours! J. N. s..
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1851-03-21
JOB PRINTING.

VHTE are prepared TO execute JOB PRINTING,
w Of every description, with nea:ness and des-
patch, and respectfully solicit the patronage of our
friends in this department OF business. We war
rant oul work TO be as well and cheaply done, as
by any other Establishment in the State. Send
in Yrur work ard give US a tTial.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1851-03-21
DIED

Ms. Rebecca Norwood, relict of Augustin
Norwood, Esq. Mrs N. was for many years
an acceptable member of Mount Vernon Bap-
tist Church, in this County, and left a testimo-
ny behind of having died exulting in the
Christians faith.-C communicated.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1851-03-21

For THE WoRLD's FAIR.-A copy oil
the Alta Californian, published at San
Francisco, has been received at Boston
IN route TO the Worlds Exhibition. It il
printed Ia gold. on satin.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1851-03-21
Form Of Application,
FOR ACHARTER FOR A SECTION OF
The Cadets If Temperaacs.
lDate.l

NeoeO " 1sHPeso"~S'
(Date.)
The undersigned. youihsof-, beliey-
ing the Order Of the Cadets of Temperance 10
be well calculated 70 extend the blessings 0f
Total Abstinence, and prumUte the general wei.
fare Of tnsukind, respectfully petition the Grand
Section Of the State Of Nurh Carolina, 10
grant therR a Charter to open new Section ~
be, called The E Section, No..
Cadets Of Temperance, Of the State Of North
Carolina, 10 be located in---, and un-
der your Jurisdiction.
We pledge ourselves, Individually and cul-
le~ctlveiy. 10 be governed by all the rules and
usages o. said Grand Section, and also by thoas
OF the National Section when formed. ~
Enclosed is The fee for Charter, r. Books, and
officers Cards, $500.
1t must also be stated whether the applicant
are members Of the Order VI nut; If they are
Of what Section.
The application to be directed 70 John r.
Hewlett, G. w P. Greensboro, n. G.. 6ssaf
postage To which must be appsndHd he fol
lowing certificate.
This Is to certify that Bro--snhoee
name appears To the above as w. p. elect, l.
now a BON Of Temperance in good slanding ii
-Division No -, s. Oft.
Signed Ivy the w. p. Of The Division. 81
P. 5. All kinds Of Regalia tor the Cadets
Of Temperance, for sale by the Grand Seoiioef
Apply ~pustpaid to the G. W.P.
V. B. PALMER, the American News
paper Agent, is Agent for this paper
and authorised TO take advertisements,
and SUBSCRIBERS at the same rates
as required by us. His Offices are at.
Philadelphia, n. W. corner Third and
Chestnut Streets.
New YoRK, Tribune Building.
And WIN. THOMPSON, Of baltimore,
is our Agent in that City, for the same
purposes.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1851-08-01

Senator Butler in his letter to the Greenyle meeting,
where no was invited address the people ION the dangers
of separate State secession" prays that whatever place
soph Carolina may occupy in the unknown and eventfu
future i, will be such wsdom may, in her Judgment
anproye the dictates of honor" He reads instructive
lecture to the Rhett school as follows:
Ths is confederacy equal sovereign Sate or It has
beeome consolidated Union, ndasoube, except by the
will of an interested majority Should the federal govern
mept practically the latter character the Suuheh
States be doomed degraded subotdlnatlon ohon
|; maintain the former character the parties 10 the compact
have their destiny in their hands in the unquaed
RIGHT of right that could be exercised ex
upon very occasions and GROUNDS ana
that would find their justification before the triouhh Vi
lust history This in my opinion Is rgnt tna' souo
never be exercised ,oont consulting the hooTS Dhose IN
eregs are to be affected By consequences Where common
rights concerned justice requires na he means o cum
mon redress should be looked to- The southern states are
no longer blind The dangers that beset iheH lhey are
becoming reused, and agitation cannot DC husneo-
The danger the Southern cause heretofore mas oeen
want of union among representatives and public men OF the
South With such union they could have dictated theif
TERMS qualify this las, remark by saying they could nave
obtained all that they had right 10 clalH-a security o
ntives in Congress will cease because the people OF the
States will support those VINO are untrue u
their real interests When that change shall take place. and
when Southern politicians shall be selected as opponents o
the popular will the South will have potential attitude 10
do itself Justice in any way that it determine on
"The opinion which have expressed, and which shn
repeat the separate secession South Carolina
still entertain Assurances Of cooperation may DC MADE
her until she has such assurances Is unWlse In
South Carolina advertise her purpose OF what she VIII or
will not do Let what may be said of the State South Caro-
lima has been vgilant and rebuking sentinel kno" OF
State that would make the sacrifice OF Curlins-
But in the name Of sense, let il not be useless
sacrifice without fairly looking the consequences Of exclu
siyey State secession"
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1851-08-01
ARREST OF A SLAVE aBDUCTOR.

Officers Pearce and Johnsun received information yester
day. morning, that white who gave his name MS leo
Williams, was offering negro girl Tor sale under suspicious
circumstances at disepuabe hnuse on Cary street occu
pied BY Martha Stevenson They proceeded Ihthrr ana
found him ottehrting to effect the sale OF the girl 10 Mf r.
G.. Ponder Ut this CITY, The officers took, both aho me
negro in custody and conveyed 10 the Mayors "ic
WHERE the arrival OF his Homer the primarily
investigated From the evidence anu admissions Of the pri-
and negro 20 the officers appears thar the gf was
pu chased this city month. ago, from Mr. AnsleY
Davie by Mr.. Marcus Royscr trader living near Young
Cross Roads in Granville county ~ c. He conveyed her
his plantation, where she remained until few days since
when Williams came along and induced her to leave WIN
him. He substituted boys clothing that she was wear
Ing and directed her the Of "John, pro-
ceeded towards Virginia with her. travelling only at night
In course Of time he reached Petersburg and taking the
for Richmond arrived here on Sunday morning with the
girl in Disguise and put up at the Columbian Hotel In the al
ernoon he went across The way Mrs. Chea thHH and
bought dress from Mrs Cs daughter for the girl Find
ing that it was too long in the skirt he took it bnck to Mrs
C.s next morning and had II altered 10 the proper
length He then brought the girl over, and sent her
up Mrs Cs room with only mans shirt on, having
ed her take oft the pants she wearing in the alley
trance and conceal them under The steps where they
afterwards found Mrs. C. insisted the negro in putting
the curtaed Dress and then requested by Wiuns to
permit the gil to remain there until could find purcha
for her She objected and w then Obtained The
of her neighbour Ms Stevenson for the girl to remain Nd
her lot inspecting thai all was NOT right after CONVEX
sation with Mrs e. she sent after the police In The
time, Williams ad ialen IN with Mr. Ponder nesr the CITY
Hotel and offered 10 sell him girl for silO He induced
him 60 and ook al her. and attempting as we before
dispose III ~he1 the
ted him. W. stated TO officer Johnson that he bought tho ne
gro from Mr. Royste but didn't bill of sale as he did
expect to see him again. He afterwards remarked thai
he designed returning TO the vicinity which Mr. e. lived
and when reminded OF his preceding declaration appeared
somewhat confused He accounted for Disgusting lie or
BY stating that he could obtain grs cloths when he
ted and those she had on at the were unfit To in
&C. The Mayor continued the further examination Of The
until the oh OF AUGUST when expected more evil
dence will be ndduced The prisoner rudoy faced man
"a Is years OF age and did appear 10 be much
q fccsed by the proceedings against him
fHirh,non2 P,nubI:ro,
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1851-08-01
IS TIE NIGHTTIME ALE TO BE Gagged AT LASTr


The London Sun of July llth, ION unquestonabe
authority" that Jenny Lind and Sgno Beetu will be mar
ried their from Canada previous to the voyage
from New York to England"
correspondent of the Buffalo Courier writing from Mia
CARA Falls says that Miss Linds concer, Dat Buffalo will be
the last she will give this country, unless be farewell
one in city Of New York. prior to her departure
Europe which it is arranged will be on the l6h Of
August"
AT Rochester there great enthusiasm At her second
concert there ll55 tickets sodthe nett proceeds
amounting 50 00 which she literally disposed among the
benevolent and charitable societies of the place.
At Auburn she visited the State prison (says the Albany
Argus and conducted through the shops occasionally
speaking encouraging words to the convics who
mitted by the keeper under relaxation of the rules TO
ply In of the shops convict of her presence
round shaving among his fellows which her name
was written with chalk The kind interest she exhibited
in their behalf seemed touch the hearts of few Of
them Made Lind also visited Owasco Lake, famous for
its echo She sung the echo song there and enchanted
with the precision with which her back
har