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The Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1850-1852, 1852-07-01
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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1852-11-24
BrevitV.

be brief and comprehensive In whatever
you say or write. As soon as you explain
yourself, stop short. We know a few persons
fancying to themselves that they are writer's
of tremendous caliber, and their only forte
consists IN the faculty of spinning out one
poor, efeminate idea until it covers a ouire
of cap or folio. They are to be pitied for if
ocdore to offer them a kind hint. point
ing out wherein they might improve, they
get as mad as blazes, and almost swear tba;r
good natured adviser is the most stunid IF
all animals. We have seen some in our life
tme who have managed to get one single
ldea hxed IN their head, and only one. and
on all occasions it is brought out and handled
ana presented until it is worn as thinas char
lty soup. Their manner reminds rs of n.
TOOL who shot at a spider with a muske+. a
tremendous report, a cloud of smoke and
dust, and the spider blowed into invisible
atoms! So with the worn idea of tho ono-
luea-nan 1t IS shivered to pieces by the
flourish of ~valorous sentences
Give US short sermons, short speeches.
snort letters, short editorials, short aoue-ftx
ana snort lie for snakes and mad-dogs, and
we VIII get along without many murmnrs A.
our lot in life. We like n certain no5aI -.
ter written by a young man to his fatbor
informing him of his intended marriage -
Dear Dad,-I'm going to marryy And
one Oid gentleman's reply is equally laconic
MY Son, Go ahead I" We would WALL
across a muddy street any day to shake hand.
with such men Of sterling worth.
" Since 6revity's the soul of wit
1no tedlousness the limbs and outward show
1 will be brief" snow
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1852-11-24
Memorial Of the Grand Division

we call attention to this document on tbp
outside OF this paper. It is from the pen of .
gentleman of acknowledged legal ability
Chairman ofthe committee appointed to draft
a Memorial, and depicts in a brief but str;.
KING hight some of the evils arising ont of.az1
present liquor laws, and urges strong raa-
sons for the total suppression of the Traffic.
In p~asslngsaid Memorial, the Grand Division
OF the Sons of Temperance of the State Of
North Carolina conceived it to be their duty
to take the high ground, that it is the proud
duty OF legislation, acting upon the true prin-
clples of enlightened and Christian govern
ment, to suppress and entirely abolish a svs-
tenn fraught with so much evil and iniurv to
the governed-tO the peoples as a body. But.
While consistency required this attheir hands
yet, if in the opinion of those appointed 70
make laws for the State, it be deemed mex
pedientto entirely prohibit the traffic. anv
steps taken for the abridgement of the evil
and allowing society facilities for protecting
itself, will be gladly hailed by that BODY as
an advance movement towards the hirh road
OF right and governmental action upon the
subject, and will be highly approved and
gratefully appreciated. We again bespea.e
Tor the Memorial a calm and unprecedented
perusal.
P. S. The Memorial was PRESENTED in the Sen
aCe on Saturday last, which, after being read, was
ordered to be printed. A copy wa also placed in
III I0-1- "
the hauas OF a member of the House, but as no on
pOrtunlty presented for its being offered, it was IN
tToduced on Monday last. 1t is not antieinatea
that a prohibitory law will be naSsed - Itahs;lpased
sion, but the justice and truth of the Memor;aI 80
not be galnsayed, and win, therefore. it i hon.
lead 10 some action on the subject. after the No.
rails OF the citizens shall have been nresentsd
"nlen We nope will be signed by tens Of thousord-
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1852-11-24
The Legislature.

The proceedings Of this body are becom-
ing highly interesting and important. The
question Of reform in our Judicial system has
been deliberately and ably debated the
proposition to increase the number Of judi
cial circuits and abolish jury trials IN -.
County Courts, it seems to Us to be highly
desirable but the prevailing opinion seems
to be that one or two additional circuits is
about all that will be done at this session.
The speech Of Mr.. Baxter, Speaker of the
House lin committee Of the whole) was Of
great interest and ability, suggesting many
important reforms by which the law could
be simplifed and more easily carried out.
1t gives US pleasure to say, hat the bill
for appointing a General superintendent of
Common Schools, has passed its final read
ing in the House. It was ably argued, pro
and con, but passed by a decided majority.
The bill to give the election of Clerks and
Masters in Equity to the people, was reject
ed in the Senate by a decisive vote. Also,
the bill to establish a new county by the name
ct SeyleEs oqt ct q hsl nQ9Etiiopb Due Of IL A faahafea4Ga
to %. The rejection has been reconsidered
Hon. Thomas Rufin, Chief Justice, has
resigned his seat on the Supreme Court bench
This announcement seems to be universally
deplored. lie has been Supreme Court Judge
% years.
The free suffrage bill passsd its second read
ingin the House Of Commons on Friday last
On Saturday a balloting was had for Uni
ted States Senator, but no choice was made
Hon. JAS. G. Dobbin received the largos
number Of votes, but lacked nine of election
The other votes were divided between Mes
srs. r. M. Saunders, James B. Shepard
VIM. A. Graham, John Kerr, j. NJ. Moreh6ad
I. L. Clingman, Henry W. Miller, and
number Of others.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1852-11-24
Democratic Reioicings,

All the echoes round about the City ofOaks
were walked up on Monday night, the 18th,
by the loud mOuthed cannon, in honor of the
victory the Democrats have achieved in the
election Of their candidates for the Presiden-
cy and Vice Presidency. A torch-Iight pro-
cession paraded the streets, with Transparent
cies, calling on the Governor and other dis
tinguished men of the party. One of the
transparencies we thought creditable to the
occasion, eyincing as it did, that in the midst
of partizan enthusiasm, they forgot not to
v%enerate the memory Of the illustrious dead
of the Nation, though som ofthcm were the
great spirits of the opposite party. 1t bore
the names of Polk, CALHOUN, CLAY and WEE
sTER, on either side of a magnificent tomb.
with the words underneath" THEIR NAMES
ARE IMMORTAL" We do not know whether
any thing stronger than party spirit was a.
broad or not, but some noisy explosions were
made, but all became quiet at an early hour
in the night.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1852-11-24

upon it, dear AzulonI Be content, and
thankful to God, beloved lover of thy race,
thou art engaged, together with thousands Of
thy noble compatriots, in a cause, to which
glorifed Howard would gladly wake, End
resume mortal apparel, to give out MS
ara s ~cconqnests, Azulonl He who preAentsI
the construction of a single prison, the IN
generation of a single prisoner. and effects
the restoration of a single yotary of intem-
perance to virtue, but a step from a dryhk-
ards crime a felon's chains and a viUin's
grave! is doing far more, than ever tbs noble
Howard dreamed of! The cause IF your
order, Azulan, is the-cause Of God of hn-
mainly, of your country, of your zee! It
will stand the crucible of God, atthekonsum-
nation oftime, and human society4he book
of God at the day of Judgment! Gon Az
ulon ! Victory is already certain Light
shone around, an instant, and I WIS alone
on the Mount.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1852-11-24
To Travellers

We would call the attention of the Travel.
ing community to the Advertisement in this
paper OF the Steamship line between Peters
burg Kichmond, Norfolk and Philadelphia.
We are informed by those who have been tbe
route, that it is not only the most convenient
and pleasant, but the cheapest, by nearly one
half. Passengers are not subjected to tbo
trouble OF changing baggage, the breaking Of
night rest is avoided, and every desirable com
tort and luxury is provided on the splendid
Steamships that belong to the line.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1852-11-24
q Nothing will be done"

We have heard this remark made once or
twice, and given as a reason too, why it is
unnecessary to memorabilia the General As
to amend the present Liquor license
law of the State. The Legislature will do
nothing say they, and it is useless to ask
it." Now, we say this is a foregone conclu-
sion. Who can tell what it may do ? We
have not heard any member of either House
make so bold an assertion, and we have con-
versed with many on the subject. All agree
that the law is very defective-that it needs
amendment-that it is destructive to the
health, morals and police of society. With
these admissions, then, of the truthof which
none know better than our public mem is it
not a direct reflection upon the peoples Rep
resentatiyes to say, that if the people ask
them for redress of these grievances, that
they will turn a deaf ear to their petitions
and treat them with neglect and derision p
The members themselves will not be willing
to 90 before their constituents and tell them,
that long before the receipt of their Memoir
ais they had predetermined to pay no atten-
ton to them. Nor will we believe they will
so treat them. Certainly, the time has not
yet come when the representative is superior
to the constituency. We repeat again, we
51ey6 therAemorials of the people viii meet
WitEra respectful reception and a careful con
sideration at the hands of the Legislature
and upon it will rest the responsibility of de
yising some remedy asked for, or of ~rejectin:
it.
But whether they do the one or the other
it should not restrain a single individual from
affxing his signature to the Memorial. Tn
only questions that arise, being-Is the Law
a public nuisance and grievance-and does
need amendment? All good men are pre-
pared to answer these in the affirmative, sure
ly and if so, we have a right to EXPECT tina
the Representatives will respond to the wis
of the People, and do something for its abatc
ment or abrogation. We do erpect its
: forward-flI up the Memorials.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1852-11-24
PAY YOUR

II the individual who sent us that Enin-
ma from "Hackney's \ Roads," had paid
the postage on the letter, we should have
thought a good deal more Of the writer. The
manuscript can be obtained by applying at
our ash bed" Pay your postage, if you
expect noticeat our hands. We can't under
stand that philosophy that makes three cents
IN the writer's pocket worth more than fire
N ours. We prepay our letters-every body
eiSa hA1et do tho o",no WREN they write to us.
R@ The lines headed "The Beau for me y
exhibit some signs Of poetic genius, but thew
are rather imperfect for publication.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1852-11-24
A Noble Example.

Bro. j. III. Allen, writing from Henderson,
vile, says 1.-The members ofSileco Division,
13l, taking a survey of the past, present
future prospects OF the Temperance cause
and debating as to what would be best calcu-
lated to give a new impetus to the work In
this region, have determined, with one heart
and mind, to unite with our fellow-citizens
all over the State, in praying our General As
sembly now In session, to consider the laxity
of our present licensed law, and see if some
thing cannot be done to refer this matter to
the people, and leave them to say whether they
will have grog-shops in their midst, or not
And, considering the Agethe best medium cf
preparing the minds of our people for a prop
er understanding of the question, we here
with send you the money for tcelre copies of
your paper, which we intend for gratuitous
circulation among our ~Reighbors."
Our brethren at Hendersonville have hit
upon the right way to get people to think
and act in this matter. If the subject is fair
ly brought to their consideration-if such
reading is placed in their hands as will cause
them to look at the high and enormous taxes
imposed upon them by the present license
system, the crime, pauperism and death it
occasions, and the thousand evils it entails
upon the community, they must, they will
rise in v%irtuous indignation and sIay themon-
ster at their feet. The people are the rulers,
the soverigns in this land of freedom and E.
quail rights, and when they aciU the downfall
of the iniqutous system, let those who would
oppose them " stand from under" or they
will be ground into powder by the aroused
indignation of an incensed virtuous public
sentiment.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1852-11-24
The way to talk it.

We commend the perusal Of the following
extract Of a letter from JOSEPH P. SMITH,
ESQ, Of Wadesboro', and beseech every coun-
ty to emulate the noble example Of good old
Arson. If every county will do her duty in
this matter, members Of the present Legisla-
ture cannot return to their constituents with
out doing something for the relicfoft the Peo-
pie from this mighty scourge. Roll up the
names, and fix the responsibility on the SER
wants Of the people. But to the extract:
The Memorial to the Legislature takes
finely in this county, and hope not less than
one thousand good and true roters' names
will find their way from Arson to the City
Of Raleigh, by the 18th day of December next.
1T is also pleasing to communicate the
gratifying fact to your numerous readers,
that there is not a Hotel in Wadcsboro' at
this time, where the abominable practice of
selling Intoxicating drinks is countenanced.
To the list Of temperance men here, a new
and important addition has recently been
made: Mr.. Martin Sigman. the polite and
has been duly initiated into the Order of the
Sons OF Temperance. | challenge any Town
IN the State to produce two more respectable
and meritorious Hotels than Wadesboro' can
boast Of at this time. Nav thew long con
tlnue as they are, not only a convenience. but
an honor to the community"
RaS7 We are proud to see that the people
Of old Guilford are moving on this great sub
ject. A public meeting of citizens was held
at New Garden, on the 10th inst, and was
addressed by DR.. A. II. Lindley and A. W.
IT
Westbrooks. Acommittee of thirty gentle
men were appointed to procure signers to
the Memorial, and all others friendly to the
object invited to assist in procuring SIGMA
lures. The committee were to hold a meet
ing on the 10th, at the Court house. Public
meetings were appointed at twelve different
places in the county, at each of which some
of the committeeman would be present to
secure signatures, &c. n DeTegate was ap-
pointed from that meeting to the December
Convention in this City.
A letter from Wilmington, assures us that
the Memorial is being almost unanimously
signed there. Indeed, we have heard no oh.
lection made to its r~easonableness or Justice.
even by those opposed to the Temperance
cause.
From these and other evidences, it is mani
fest the people are determined to petition the
Legislature for relief from the enormities Of
the Liquor traffic. They are determined that
the tide OF intemperance which is sweeping
over the State must be rolled back a death
blow must be given to the mother-yice which
augments in a thousand ways, the general
sum OF thurman wretchedness. King Alcohol
must be dethroned and his banner, red,
with the blood of thousands of victims. tram
pied IN the dust. This can be efGectually ac-
aeomplished only by Legislative enactments
and every Philanthropist-every true friend
ofsufering humanity-should actively coon
crate in the accomplishment of a result fraurbt
with benefits and blessings to the whole Com
monwealth.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1852-11-24
A WORD OF ExHoRTAT7or

Bro. W. NJ. Kennady, writing from Kenans-
vile, sending US two subscribers, says:
1t each of your subscribers would exert
themselves a little, they could procure one
new subscriber each, to the Age and thus
swell your list to near ten thousand. in a short
Tune. Please remind them of their duty.-
Here IS one who can do it, and more too. So
to work, brothers"
Tins Is disinterested advice, and should
have more effect than any thing we can say.
We only ask all to take Bro. KS. advice
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1852-11-24

To OUR MANY FRIENDs.-As we sond o,+
no travelling agents, we are obliged to de-
pend on our friends and the friends of tenn
perance and a sound and wholesome fam;Ir
literature, to act for us in their respective To-
cations in gettingu up new clubs and renewino
old ones. We are already under great obIi7
cations tomany postmasters and other friends
Tor such services, for which they have our
hearty thanks. Often a ~clubexpires without
renewal, merely because no one takes the
trouble to collect and forward the names and
money, and new clubs might be formed, if a
friend would show the paper and take the
names. viii not our good friends, of whom
we have so many, oblige US by a special eff
fort, now thateleetion excitement is over.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1852-11-24
The G. III p

We learn that G. w. P. BLAcKuER is ac-
lively engaged in advancing the great inter
ests of the Order over which he was unan;-
mously called to preside. He made three Adj
dresses last week, and secured thirteen sip-
natures for a new Division in Iredell county
Our Order have been particularly fortunate
nthe selection gifts two first officers. With
two such champions as Blackmer and Deems
the cause cannot suffer.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1852-11-24
Adjournment.

A Resolution has been passed, that the two
Houses Of the Legislature adjourn sine dix
4h~I&+h-sn~~~bor next. We have no
idea, however, Of the session terminating
thus early; indeed, the members themselves,
generally, think it impossible for them to
get through with the public business before
the lst Of January, if that early. We hope,
therefore, the friends Of our "Memoriap will
not cease their labors under any apprehen-
sion that the Genera Assembly will adioprn
before an opportunity Of presenting them is
afforded. We shall be able to offer them,
and give our Representatives ample time to
mature some plan in accordance Herewith.
Nol up the names. Let the People speak.
and they must be heard. -
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1852-11-24
Bravery.

Young man, you are just !" entering the lists
fife" and you may expect and rely upon
meeting with stern conflicts ere you reach
the goal of distinction you are coveting and
painting in your "air built castles = that
goal has never yet been reached with a sim
gle leap : ex%ertion, prudence and industry,
united with unfinching bravery, have been
the weapons of warfare in winning the prize,
and these you too m use with zeal, ifyou
expect to be successful. Turn to the page of
History and see who have been the fortunate
competitors. Have they been the idle slug
gard, who sat on the hedges and at the doors
waiting for a windfall ofluck bringing wealth,
distinction and honors? No, they have been
those who were Industrious, prudent, and
who met difficulties with unfinching bravery,
and contended manfully with every obstacle
for the trophies of greatness. You too, my
young brother, must be brave if you would
excel. Look at the truly brave man and en-
ulate his example he meets whatever falls
in his path with frmness and courage be it
sunshine or storm, heat or cold, friends or
enemies, thorns or roses, h~umming-birds OF
hornets, mad-cats, or what not, he goes right
ahead, never grumbling or fretting,-never
whines about his lot in life, but with bravery
In his dauntless breast, and with an unwaver-
ing eye fixed on his distant goal he marches
on to conquering victory. To doubt of youl
success, to stop to parley a minnie, to lag, te
hide behind the hedges, to hang down your
head-to achine, is to lose the victory brave
, ry is your talisman, and to forget it is to fal
n ter, to falter is to fail, to fail is to be q COW
e ard!
Why is it that so many young men groV
t up, take their station among the ranks {
: men, and upon trial. prove to be such useles
tools in society? Is it because they were fl
t ted to such inglorious n~othingncss? No;
h is because they have been towards, fearing
give battle to the hosts Of difficulties ths
met them in their path. They distrusted tt
strength of intellect and power that God ha
given them, and they fed from puny gras
hoppers, crying, Giants! Giants without nun
6 ber. Will you d to the number Of the
lifeless drones, or will you be a Man, Go
1 Ike and noble? It is for you to decide, d
ID pend upon it you are the arbitrator in th
in important matter then will you be a ma
a or a stupid blockhead
h The mountains you think you see rearil
o their giant forms in your road, are naught b
ne shadows, grim and dark, and they will d
r. perse into clouds of floating mist before t
: light of generous ambition, will flee from t
es sword of truth, and your helmet of brave
an like a host of Gennii before the magic swe
- Of Merlin's wand. Go forward, my YOU
It. brother, and with dauntless bravery give di
ne culties and danger stern unfinching bait
- and march in triumph to greatness, to d
of t%lnctlon, to wealth and to honor! If '
ed. meet with misfortune and sad ~reverses " do
ew give up the ship" but contend with FRI
I'd courage for the laurels you covet:-
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1852-11-24

IA When a proposition comes before a
Legislature are not the following questions
the first that arise in the minds of some mem-
bers, and in the following order:
lst- Ii vote aye or no, how viii it affect
my popularity at home =?
I'd. How will the question affect NV partv2
Sd. How will the majority like it?
Should not theinquiries, rather, be,
1st. Is it right
"a. Does the public welfare require it
Sd. What does my country expect, at nv
hands ?
AT all hazards, do right /! is the response
of the independent, noble Statesman!
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1852-11-24

b. We have BEEN twice applied to for
pamphlet copies of The Cave of Skulls
10 save trouble, we have thought it would be
well to make known that the Story has not
peen published in any other way than in the
columns of the Age. We have no extra con-
les OF the Age containing it, to dispose of