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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1852-11-10
OUR CONTEMPORARIES

During our trip west, chad the pleasure
OF forming the acquaintance Of several of our
brethren Of the Editorial tripod. Among the
first was EDNEY, Of the AsheyilIe Messenger
Extensively known as "Goemes.o He is
indeed an original yora acis-iust like
himself, and-no body else. We enioyed his
company, wit and d~rollery much, and should
we ever have the good fortune to near his
mountain eyrie, we shall surely call and see
how he looks and acts at home. LONG. Of
the Jubilee, appears a jolly fellow, and enjoys
the "otiunn, cam dignitate J" Of the sanctum
with becoming grace and satisfaction. BRU-
NER, Of the Waterman, was up to his eyes in
business, pressing every thing into service to
execute the lots Of work he had on hand. and
by the way, which he knows SO well how to
do up brown. MILLER and JAMES. of the
Western Carolina Wing, were in great stew
to get out their first number hands scarce
and but little time before the election. Well
they got it out and a neat one It is, too-iust
James, in appearance, and Miller in mat
ter. May they never lack for grist. And
may all reap a rich reward of good esteem
from their friends, and lots of rhino from eY-
erv BODY.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1852-11-10

ny The Presidential election has for the
last few weeks completely absorbed the atten-
ton Of the People-like Aaron's rod, it has
swallowed up every thing else. But this
question is now settled, and we have an ,
tunity for pressing home upon the public con-
sideration, the important truths Of reform
The political contest being ended, men will
look about them for some new thing to engage
their attention, their thoughts and their words.
Let US be ready to challenge their investiga-
lions. Let US be prepared to call them to a
consideration of the license question in all its
aspects. Let US prepared to meet them on this
issue, and to bring them to thoughtful action.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1852-11-10
ANEW NORTH CAROLINA WORK.

We observe that Messrs. Colin & Nowlan,
of Richmond, Va, advertise that about the
first Of next year, viii be issued from their
Press, a volume Of Poems by j. FRED. SIM
oNs Esq, of Weldon, n. C. Mr.. S. has been
a contributor to several of the first Literary
Periodicals of our country, and his produc-
tons have been highly complimented. The
Poems will make a good sized volume, and
viii be sold at 81 each. As this is Mr.. Sim
mons first production, we trust a Southern
public, among whom he was born and reared.
will extend him a liberal encouragement
Names and money to be sent to j. F. Sim
mons, Weldon, N. c. We will take pleasure
IN forwarding the names and Cash ofanywho
may wish to subscribe or each can forward
for himself
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1852-11-10
The Great Measure,

Of the many interesting and important
measures agreed upon at the last session Of
the Grand Division, that which is Of para
mount Importance is, TIE MEMORIAL to the
Legislature to take some steps either for the
prohibition Of the Liquor Traffic, or 50 re
straining and guarding it, as to rob it of
much Of its power to do the incalculable
amount Of evil which it has SO long been in
ficting upon the citizens of our State. And
it does seem to US that the step Ted5srrT the
Legislature to take, is Of so reasonable and
fair a character, that even the most Violent
opponent to the measure can find no obiec-
ton to it. What is it we ask of our Legisla-
tors? Not the passage Of any laU upon the
subject, but simply the framing of some Bill,
such as they in their wisdom may deem best,
(either to prohibit or check to accomplish
the object designed, and then submit said
Bill to the People Of North Carolina for their
approval or condemnation. It is, then,
to 90 before our countrymen-amp1e time
will be given for its examination, the meas
ure may be discussed pro and con-, and i
then passes the ordeal Of the ba~llot-box. |
a ma jority of our citizens vote approvingl
on the measure, the members Of the next ses
sion Of the Legislature will consider them
! anu nave II eHJergu upon our Statute book
and the work will be accomplished by til
voice and immediate agency of the Peopl
themselves-the only way we would hay
such a measure carried.
Now, what is there Objectionable in thi
proposition? Is it not in perfect consonanc
with the fundamental principles and polio
ct our government? If a majority desir
. sach 3 law, ought they not to have it
there one SO destitute of Republican feeling
to deny them this boon, or Of giving the pc,
4 pie an opportunity of expressing their wishc
upon it through the balIot-box? Surely not
Nor do we believe our Legislators so iliber;
and intolerant as to deny it. Let the poop
> be put to the test-if d majority vote in f
!; vor of it, let US have it, in the mamie of a
/. that's right, and great and good;-if a m.
ret snelr y0il
prevail, and upon their own heads rest Il
responsibility.
n And upon the same principle, we thin
no good citizen should decline sionino III
a Memorial, All should be willing to tru
the matter with the people. Let the ouestio
be for their disposal, and according to the
decision, so mote it be! It is eowardiee.
IS oppression, to deny the citizens the riol
to determine the question; and we thereto
calculate upon the signature of every vel
meaning man, every one who believes Il
will OF the majority ought to rule in this
# IN all other matters of our governmental pc
lty. Pass round the Memorials, and let Il
. people sign.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1852-11-10
GIRLS


Beware of these flying tops, sporting their
gew-gaws about you. Remember that one
steady boy, an honest, hard-working me
chanie, or farmer, is worth a whole menage-
RE Of these glittering, hairy faced bipeds.
The fanc-aws and exquisit-aws Of a dandyiack,
with alevy's worth of patchouly on his face,
with a flashing chain around his neck, with
some Woodworking %tailor's coat buttoned
around him, with a fancy beaver on his brain
less pate, can never make amends for the
loss of a kind mothers invaluable counsels,
for the warm freside of your indulgent dad,
and the society of your brothers and sisters,
The affection Of an honesth husband will be as
abiding as life-while poppy dandy jack will
leave you with a broken heart before the hon
ey moon becomes full!
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1852-11-10
schoolboY Days.

What a train of lively emotions our cap
ton calls upl In a moment we are back
to the old school-house, seated within its old
dingy walls, on the same bench where we sat
hours and hours together, porting over the pa
ges of our Primer, with a sly glance occasion
ally cast at the grim master at his desk IN
1Efe corner. These were bright and gladsomeN
DAYS. and in our innocence then we scarcely
dreamed that there was such a thing as stern
and busy life with its care and sorrow. Life
then was all gaiety and gladness to us-no
clouds to shade our sky-no storms to disturb
our bliss. We cared not whether the fields
and the woods were decked with sweet spring
flowers: whether the broad acres and orchards
of+ba busbandman were loaded with grain;
r;ne for the harvest, and hanging luscious
Fruits whether the dry leaf of Autumn rus
tied in our path or, whether the face OF the
earth was yelled from our sight by the cold
mantle of winter, the pure, spotless snow
It mattered not with us we were happy
The visions our fancy created, were oft heet-
ing like a phantom, it is true, but the bliss
r hone pictured for us was no sooner lost than
l1OrOOIIen dEllu OlllCIc ChAhuhOAS' ~
gorgeous castles our young heart built OF air
e would totter and fall in a moment, but VIC
:. cared not; we r%ejoiced to build them up again
more ~fanciful than ever. Need we wonder
that we were happy then? OF no we were
ever rambling, u~ntrammeled with care, oel
hopes elysian fields of pleasure. Need W.
he wonder that we yet love to revert back to on
y schoolboy days? Q no the recollection Q
4 our classmates, of the old walls, of the grea
e: oaks, of the Fairgrounds, each have acharr
10 to draw us back over a lapse Of years evel
. the memory ofthe masters stole face, who's
ty frown and whose rod we all dreaded, has
charm we cherish, and we love to call it u
' gu from the tomb of the past. Tie scenes of on
nj school days are craven on Memorys pag
and amid the cares and strife of mature year
! thev serve to cheer us and soften our hear
lin with hallowed emotions. School days-ha
py, happy school days, our pen runs wi
with ioy when we write Of thee! =
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Will. willowiu to his readers.

DEAR READER: | would whisper a word
with thee, now our late publication is ended.
You, kind lady or gentleman reader, who took
our t" BLOODY HAND" repulsiye tho it
seemed; you, who dwelt with US for a time
in "MoRToN MANSIONS" Halls and you,
Who have hut recently trareled with as thrO2
The CAyE OF Skulls" patiently listening
to US paint each successive scene,-one and
all of you have our thanks. Viii: knows
full well the disappointment and ehagrin
many of you have felt in not meeting with
more sentimental phrases, fresh from the vO-
cabulary of Love, as you read thro' chapter
after chapter Of our Novelette, and he
knows that many would have been in a bet
ter humor with him if his finale had been a
grand, climatric tableaux Of Love with kisses
popping like almonds at the desert Of a great
jubilee dinnerl But facts over which we
had no control, led our :" youthful pen" in
a far different channel and we crave the
pardon and indulgence of the young gents
and dear Misses Of sixteen whose wants and
whose wishes we have unavoidably neglected.
In hope that we may one day fall on some
thing more pleasing for gear edifcation, we
beg to remain, until then, your humble and
obediant servant, WILL: WILLownL.
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The Mass Convention.

Let preparations be at once begun to have
the proposed Convention a mighty out-pour-
mg of the people. Let it be such a demon
s%tration as will evidence popular indignation
against the abominable Liquor Traffic, and
as will convince our Lawmakers that tie peo-
pie are determined upon a reform in this mea-
sure. Can't we show IN array Of fire hous-
and freemen who shall apply at our Capitol
doors for relieffr from the pauperism, crime,
taxes and demoralizing influences of this de,
structive system. We can, let us resolve we
WILL
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1852-11-10
Editors Table.

The American Temperance Magazine for
November, contains a portrait Of E.. L. Snow,
Esq, of New York, celebrated for his devo-
ton to the Temperance cause and his exertions
in the last New York Legislature for the pas
sage Of a prohibitory law. The matter Is Of
high literary character, elevating and emo
bling the great reform. 1t contains n strong
appeal to the friends of Temperance to ex-
tend their support to this National work
Price g a year-A. NJ. German Agent for
Y. C.
GRAHAM'sM AGAzINE.-The November num-
Der is embellished with a fine steel plate.
Agatha" and a greater number o~fbeautiful
wood engravings than we care to take the
trouble 10 count. The art of engraving on
wood is carried to so great perfection now, as
to be fully equal, in effect, to any other style
of establishment. Every number of Graham
contains the full number of one hundred and
twelve pages. So a year.
IA Godey's Lady's Book we'll maintains
the reputat9 IN it has so long enjoyed. Four
full page engravings are in the No
vember number, and the matter, as usual.
chaste, elegant and instructive. So a wear.
For $3.50 we will send the Temperance
Magazine and the Age for a year. For
S3:50 either Graham or Cooley and the Age.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1852-11-10
Yours fraternally
A. NJ. GORMAN, G.. S.
THE

Who is there that does not feel the necessi-
ty of adopting some measures to check the
monster intemperance, which is now consum-
ing the vital energies Of our beautiful State,
and treading down the blossom of its hopes.
We have appealed to liquor vendors and
grocery keepers time and again. We have
coniared them by the claims of humanity, by
the tears of widows, by the cries Of orphaned
children, to abandon their destructive and
nefarious business. We have urged every
incentive. Meetings upon meetings have been
held, and orators. the pulpit, the press, have
united their efforts to persuade them K
discontinue their work Of death. We have
appealed in vain. As we'll try to tame The
savage hyena, or stem the torrent OF the foam
ing Niagara, as to expect to induce them b.
gentle suasion to quit a calling that is film
their Golfers with unhallowed gains. Wha
then is to be done ? Shall we abandon til
warfare which the Bible, religion and humanlt
flsi5tIess inactivity, and close our eyes and ca,
to the w~retchedness and walls Of dying me
and women =? Shall we wait to see the cur:
Of Sodom and Gomorrah fal! upon our beaut
full heritage? God forbid! What then is to |
done? MEET PEOPLE IN CoNvENrIo.
Beard the lion in hisden! Tell our legislato
that the people have suffered the intolerab
evils Of the present license system long enoug
; Ask them to grant you the privilege ofredres
$ ing your own grievances-to say if you wi
or will not, have this tyrant to rule over 20
The time Of the Convention is drawing nj.
/! Be active 4! be %yigilant. Lose no time
l calling county meetings. Send an owe
e whelming delegation, and the waste places
: North Carolina may yet blossom as the .rost
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1852-11-10
Hope and Confidence.

Ii Is a great misfortune to the Temperance
cause that SO many offs protested friends h, !
SO much doubt and distrust in their comno-
Sltlon. Too many Of them when thew esaor
to work, do SO with no expectation that thor
efforts Will be available in the ccomplisbmon ian
Of their desires. They are aci1ziao to a8x
their names to the great Memorial. If thew
thought they could accomplish anv thine
Ihey 'co"fd even endeavor to procure siepers
y they believed the people would give their
names. Why, my. dear sirs, there are tbou-
SahoS VINO are not known as Temperance men.
VINO are half a century ahead of YOU in this
matter. they. are not only wiUinq, but an9-
'o"s to sign our Memorial, and Will do it. if
you wall present it to them. AWAY. then.
with this discouraging mood. This distrust
Of the progressive nature of temperance prin-
clples, gives encouragement to the partizans
OF rum. They exult when they bahoA the
trends OF order and abstinence dshearteDed
They gather strength and confidence. and he
come more lnsolent. Therefore. ell vou who
love social prosperity and thrift, domestic
harmony and peace, ever exhibit a cheerful
and hopeful look. When welding the wean-
onsof virtue and morality against the demo-
mac ministers of vice, act with a fearless
heart and determined purpose, confident of
future success and triumph. A hopeful and
resolute ylsage among the ranks of temper
ance will make the insatiate rabble nemble.
and do much toward shaking down the old
strongholds of our universal foe.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1852-11-10

WILMINGTON Nov. 4-Turpentine, So 90 a 3
50 for soft; and 81 674, 1 IS "a 1 so for hard n
ZeO 10, market closing at lowest figures. Spirits
TurPentine 45, 46 q AZ p gallon, closing at low
est figures with a light stock and duh market
kosin 81 ID q l ia p barrel, stock light and hol-
ders hrm at highest prices. Cotton 81 cents. Salt
81 . per sack. No change in other articles.
We mark no changes in the Fayetteville. Charles.
ton, Petersburg and other markets.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1852-11-10
The Memorial.

This Document is now before the public,
and we earnestly invoke the aid and cooper
alton of evey man to procure signatures to It.
Let it be placed in the hands of men who viii
canvass their respective neighborhoods, pre-
it to every voter and using all proper
means to get all to sign it. Let us have ac-
tivity and energy in this thing-no time being
lost and nc efforts spared to secure the get
ting such a list of names in each County, as
will cause our Legislators to feel instructed
to submit the measure to the People, for their
action and decision. Let prompt, energetic
action be the ~watchword.
In compliance with the instructions OF the
Grand Division, the Grand Scribe has is
sued the following
CIRCULAR.
To the Officers and Members OF the seterut
Divisions of the Sons Of Temperance IN North
/ C9q,oI,,n: BRETHREN-The Grand Division,
al its late session in Salisbury, instructed
the Grand Scribe to address you and urge
the importance of prompt and energetic &C
ton in regard to the Memorial presented by
that hody for the signatures of the good PEG
ME Of the State. 1t is earnestly requested
that YOU prepare copies of said Memorial ane
have them as numerously signed as possible
and forwarded to my address (post paid s.
as to reach me in Raleigh, on or before tn
18th of December ensuing. You are expeG
, ted to secure not only the signatures OF al
e the members of your Division, but those
e the citizen voters generally, and that 20
will present this matter to the minds OF To
! people, not as Sons of Temperance, but q
: citizens of the State. IF you have a Pres
n convenient, you would do a service to I'll
cause by having several hundred printe'
and Committees appointed consisting ofthos
who are not as we'll as those who are Sons
temperance to canvass their several nelg
% borhoods.
se The Grand Division recommend that sim
lie lar Memorials be prepared for the signatur
Of the Ladies, Students and other youths
- the country. You might simply lnse
sentences abiding to the suferings Of "
man, and the deprivations Of orphanage, 4
We rely on your promptness and eNicIe
CIV. We hope to have at least t%hirty-tho
mt sand signatures by the 18th of December.
Of Let US WORK Brethren ; there Is no I'll
"a to lose.
10 Yours fr~aternally.
- A. NJ. G0RMAN, q. 5
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THANKSGIVING Dav

The Governor of the State has issued his
Proclamation, setting apart Thursday, the
18th day of the present month. November,
as a day of Thanksgiving to Almighty God,
for his manifold mercies and blessings.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1852-11-10

n@y- The ancient Town Of Salisbury seems
to be looking up, in anticipation of the great
things the Central Rail Road IS to 90 Tor the
place. A number Of beautiful houses have
been erected since our visit there some few
years since, and a spirit Of activity and bu-
siness seemed to pervade the place. We have
before enjoyed the Inequalities gifts citizens,
and were again indebted, during our recent
visit, to manyof them, for their courtesies ant
politeness, which we shall not soon forget
May the Town and its denizens increase il
wealth and prosperity-may the time 500
game Nlhssn 9 Ara Rai lH + I gAh3a5ll 1 tsgp}tthhe1 rieh HoIga3
treasures Of that fertile region-and all goo,
things befall the good people of the oil
Borough-SALIsBURY.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1852-11-10

EF Our friend f. L. Bond. at Tarboro., of
ers to purchasers, on the most liberal terms.
a fine Catalogue of elegant FURNITURE, which
those in-that region in need of such articles
would do well to examine before sending
North. Encourage home industry" is a
duty that should de practtced as well as
preached.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1852-11-10

Tbs Two SExEs.-When a rakish youth
goes astray, friends gather around him in
order to restore him TO the path of virtue.
tientleness and kindness are layished upon
him~to- win him back again to innocence and
peace No one would suspect that he had
ever sinned. But when a poor con6ding
mi is betrayed she receives the brand Of
society, and is henceforth driven from the
ways of virtue. The betrayer is honored,
respected, but hisruined, heatt-broken victim
knows there IS no peace for her this side Of
the grave. Society has no helping hand for
her, no smile of peace, no voice of foroiyeness.
There are earthly moralities unknownin heay-
On. There is deep wrong in them, and fear
fl are the consequences.
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RALEIGH q. G.
Wednesday, November 10, 1882
Positive Arrangement.

Subscribers r~eceiring their PGPers rih q red marx,
are thereby notified that ia fopr ~eeks from the re-
ceipt of the frst Number thus marked their sabscriP-
ton gears riH expire and unless reneced ~ith'n
hat time, the paper ciU be discontinued. This rule
,oia be inReriJIy adhered 70.
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ADDRESS OF THE G. W. P.

Luxe BLAcxMEn, Esq, Salisbury, North Carolins.
Applications for Deputyships may be addressed
to the G. w. P. or to the Grand Scribe, A.. Nj. Tor
man, at Raleigh, North Carolina.
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II MARKETS.

HENRY BEST,
Clerk Of the Superior Court Of Greene Co.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1852-03-08
ADDITIONAL FOREIGN NEWS
BY THE AMERICA.

I'VE sublOiA sketch of the debate and
division in the House OF Commons. which resulted
in the resignation Of Lord John Russell His part
III fling at Lord Palmsrston shows tina. the Premier
fell In full possession Of his faculties:
On the question that the report of the Committee
on the Local Militia Act be received Lord snn Rus.
sell Iecaptulsted the leading provisions of the d. o.
posed measure The principal point being that IL was
now INTENDED to permit substitutes 10 be found under
certain restrictions all parties in the House al.
pesred to be convinced Of the necessities which ex-
isteo for some such me asure and all he no asked
was that they would allow him 10 introduce his bill
In orcer that It's details might be fairly and fully con-
sidered.
LsId PameYston said il was exceedingly necessa-
~ that whatever measure was introduced should be
based upon right principle. and the amendments
eeen ne intended 10 move upon the Ministerial Bill
Would make less Objectionable Ia thlsrespecs. The
cniei amendment he proposed 10 move vas intended
70 make the ute OF the bill harmonic with its pro-
sohs According to the title, the bill was iniendei
Sox ior ths ievying Of local militia, bat the
Visions would ret be local, but general il wcrid
res % Sohoned to England, or Ireland or Scotland
SUI Was 10 be sent to aay par, OF the United
hinecom wnefe II might be required in this respect
ne qnite sgretd with the Government n easurs ent
&c eonslueIeun 70 DC improperly framed. He thought
thought u should have been foansed uoon The "a
regular Militia Act, and should have proyidsS fos
the enrolment OF q more efficient ana = per,nanenr
military force better lifted protect TIE count-y
from any attempt which might be made unon IL
tCheer.l The Noble Lord concluded ey MOVING ~
bill.
Mr.. u. Gibson commended that no case had been
MADE out for the application OF the surplus 20 an in
e1esse OF TIE arnanents Of the country, instead Of