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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1852-11-10
To the Honorable, the General assembly,
@NorM Carolina
4 MEMORIAL.

ofNorth Carolina
Your Memorialists respectfully show,
that on Monday. the 18th day of October.
1852, there was formed 10 the City of Raj.
eigh. a State Agricultural Society, composed
of Delegates representing County Associ
atoms. and of citizens from different parts oil
the State, all interested in the great cause
of Agriculture, the leading interest of North
Carolina: That the Society was duly orga.
nized on a permanent basis, officers elected
and a constitution and bylaws adopted and
that this Association, whose object is the
advancement of the industrial interests Of
the Commonwealth, having made an auspi
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1852-11-10

For sale at the Once of Spirit Of the Age
The Bloody Hand , and { Morton Mansion ;
two fine Temperance Stories in one pam
phlei-written by a North Carohnian. Price
20 cents each, or 8 for $I-p"stage prepaid.
Funeral and Declaration ceremonies of the
Order Of the Sons Of Tcmperance'-iA a neat
pocket edition pamphlet. Price A cnpies .
cents 20 copies for $l-?ostage prepaid.
'rhe Fire Bell pronounced by good judges
to be one Of he best Temperance works eXtant
tor lis size. Price Is cents single copy; s for 81
-p,Stage prepaid.
Perkins Prize Essay an excellent tracr
on the Evils Of Intempern ce. Price 4 copie,
IS cents or 20 for S1-postage prepaid.
The Maine Liquor law Price 81 per l0(
copies.
Wettnore's Appeal to Protestant Christian!
in behalf Of the Sons Of Temperance copies
. cents; 20 for $1-pdsiage prepaid.
Send in your orders and. scatter light and in
formation broadcast throug hout the length AM
rpadth Of III State.
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manufacturing.

Boot and Shoe Making, Of every de-
s~cription done at Henry Porter's Establishment.
The best of workmen. frst-rate materials. and
low prices. He don't intend to be F, udersold.
% Findings, for the trade, in great album
dance. and Of every description, for sale cheap.
Raleigh. Oct. II. 1852. 7-4w
m Star, Standard, Register weekly 4 weeks
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1852-11-10
NJ ILONE'S LIVERY STIDlE.

WlHE subscriber has again taken charge of his
I Livery Stable on WILMINGTON Street, and
inends to give his personal attention to the man.
ageinent OF the establishment. He begs the
support Of his old friends ~ this honest effort TO
serve the public, and provide for himself and
family.
Drovers will find at Malone's Stables a conve
nient and economical stopping place lI them
selves, their servants and their horses or mules
Travellers will fnd here excellent attention
paid to their horses during THEN soiourn in the
City at any Of the Hotel
Gentlemen ofthe City will find here good ans
cheap board for their pleasure horses by the day
week, mnnth or year.
Ladies shall he accommodated upon short no
tice with carriage and horses for visiting or for al
tending evening parties.
And horses and mules for hire, are on handle
all times for iournies to n ighboring places, and
they will be furnished With ca reful sober, holes
drivers upon moderate terms.
JOHN MALONE.
Raleigh June 10. 1852. Al
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HOUSE AND LOT FOR sATE-

TTNaE subscriber offers for sale her House and
Lot, situated in the Southwestern part If
Raleigh, near the residence of Mai Collins. The
house is new, has two stories. and the lot has
upon 1t all necessary out houses. There is half
an acre of ground attached.
a good BARGAIN may be had. if application is
made soon. Persons who wish to purchase viii
OF course examine The premises.
Raleigh, Oct. 1859
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female Classical Institute.

HILLsB0R0UGH STREET, RALEIGH, II. c..
\ KAHE Annual Examination of the Pupils of
"a this Institution viii take place the ist week
in December next, Beginning on Wednesday, aud
ending on Friday evening.
The first session for 1853, will begin on the
first Monday in January
The patronage extended to the Institute, has
induced the present PROPRIETOR to adopt meas
ures for IFS permanent establishment on the ba-
sis Of a thorough and extensive course of female
education. +.
The several departments are filed by highly
competent instructors.
As the number boarding in the Institute il
limited, early application may be necessary to
ensure admittance.
BENNETT t. BLAKE,
Principal and Proprietor.
Raleigh, Oct. goth, 1852. Sc
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n. c. Fashionable JeWelry Store.
PALMER AND RAMSAY.

Dealers an Cold and Sarer Watches.
ALL KINDS Of JEWELRY, the LATEST STYLES.
SILVER AND PLATED WARE, CUTLERY,
Pst3imefg, Fancy Goods, and Clocks.
.fETHE subscribers are now receiving their Fall
4 purchase, which is Que of the most exten.
sive ever offered for sale in the State. Consist
ing of
100 Gold and Silver Watches,
Large collection of Gold Chains Seals and KEYS
A fine lot of Diamond Rings and Pins,
Fashionable Earrings, Breastpins and Rings.
Bracelets. Cuff Pins and Armiets,
Very large assortment of Gold, Silver and
Steel Spectacles,
Gold and Silver Thimbles.
Gold and Silver Pencils and Pens and Lockets
Steel Pens and Keys, Razors, Strops and Pen
Knives,
Silver Table. Deserts and Tea Spoons.
Ladies. Fofks and Butter Knives, and Pickle
Casters. Candlesticks, Shutters and Trays
Baskets. Walters, Coffee Utns
Gerondoles. Coral and Card Cases.
Perfumery and Fancy Goods
All kinds of Watches, Jewelry and Clocks re.
paired in our usual manner.
October 4, 1852. g.
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All work will be warranted for IL months,
fire aud bnraing excepted. His work will also
be delivered within fifty miles of Raleigh. at
The shortest notice and i'll fail to deliver Stina
in the lime agreed upon. ! will forfeit So for
each day lost 10 the purchaser.
JOSEPH WOLTERING.
Raleigh. Sept. IL. 1851. 3-3m.
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Notice

Is hereby given that application will be made
TO the General Assembly. to incorporate Irwin
chile Division, No Is4. Sons of Temperance
located at Pleasant Hill, Northampton county,
North Carolina.
By order of the Division. Oct. 9th, 1852.
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GREAT EXCITEMENT
III MOntPI CAROLINA 3
The Battle is begun, and 1 intend to fight
my way through for
HOME INDUSTRY

IF YOU WANT TO SAVE A COUPLE
l HUNDRED DOLLARS, send on your o.
deIs tor
Turpentine Stills, Caps, Arnas, and Worms
Fhe prices Of SiilI-caps, and Worms, are as
:ollIws BY the puund 81 cents or by contract,
barrel Slill-cap Arms and Wnrms- 500
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1852-11-10
DOgg32 YIO391 &C.
"a HENRY PORTER. I0C

@H@ would respectfully inform his
e. friends and the public generally.
that he is in receipt of his fall supply of Goods
in his line, embracing every thing usually found
In a Boot and Shoe Store-for Ladies, Gentle.
men. Misses. Boys and servant. He WARRANTS
every thing he sells and makes good, free of
cost, al rips and imperfeetions IN manufacture
Give me o call, one and all and | have no fears
short making a trade.
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Blake Fite and Waterproof Paint.

Blake Fite and Waterproof Paint.
COME idea may be formed Of the usefulness
D of this truly wonderful Paint, and The ex-
tent to which it is used, IRON The fact, that
within a few months past, | have sold upwards
of 5000 pounds, and have this day ordered
$4,000 pounds more. II has given entire sat-
i~sfactio1. and al who have houses 10 paint,
will consult their interest by using it. 1t is
the cheapest and most durable paint ever used.
| have Collins Patent Refined Paint Oil,
which is used for mixing with the paint al less
than half the price of Linseed oil, and just as
god. The paint and oil. | am prepared to sell
al New York and Philadelphia prices, after ad-
ding freight.
All orders from town and country thankfully
ecelved aud promptly executed by
p. F. PESCUD,
Wholesale and Retail Druggist.
Raleigh, Nav l6, 1852. 81
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nNMPRnANoN 3

gEIN MPlElnANOB WWEo&9
Carpenter on AlcohoL-The use and abuse
of Alcoholic Liquors III health and disease. a
Prize Essay-By William B. Carpenter, M.
D.-F. r.. S.-F. g.. OF Pnncl-
oles of Human Physiology, &C. sc. so cts.
Bacchus-A Prize Essay-On the natuTe'
causes. efFecis and cure of Intemperance, by
Ralrh Barnes GrirTod. %
Speeches Poems and miscellaneous
writings-On subjects connected wnh lem
perance and the Liquor Traffic, by Charles jew
cit NJ d. SO
For sale by
IL. PoMERoY,
Raleigh, Oct. 21st. 1851.
Also a very extensive collection of Theological,
Law, Medical, School and Miscellaneous Books
genrralIy--Blank Books and Stationary all Of
which will be sold on the most reasonable teTmss
Call and examine.
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GOODS FOR THE SEASON.
EVANS & COOK,
(oNE DOOR ABOVE R. sMIrA's ooRNER.l

No. 20, Fayetteville Street, Raleigh, n. {.
n RE now receiving their Fall purchase, con
Il sisting ofevery article usually kept in dry
goods Establishments. and fiatter themselves that
they can offer as great If not. greater inducements
than they have been able to do heretofore: to
be convinced of the fact call aud examine be-
fore buying elsewhere. We subscribe ourselves
as ever the friends OF a generous community.
Sept. 1852. EVANS& ODOkE-
II AIDES DRESS GOODS. PLAIN and FIguer
IA ed Black Gros De Rhine Silks, Rich Brocade
Coiored ditto, from 81 TO ST. per yard French
Satin De Chep4. Embroidered Swiss Robes, Al
banaise Ro ,es, High Colored DeLaines for chill
dren, French Cashmeres, Plain and Figured
New Styles English and French Merlnos, Just
received at EVANS COOhES.
TnONNET, SASH AND TAFETA RIBBONS Of
y superior quality, having from one yard to
any number in a piece, a little nicer than any
thing out. Also, Powered Worked Collars,
Cuffs, Undersleeves. Chemizetts, superior Kid
Gloves, French. Raw silk and Fleecy lined do.
Swiss and Jackonett Muslin Edgings and lnser
lions, Imitation Straw Embroidered Wells, Wis
ties, Black Silk Lace, Gimp Lace aud BraiC
Trimmings, Black and Colored Velvet ditto, a
EVANS d COOKIES.
1R0 PIECES OF PRINTS Of every variety, style
= quality and price; a very large lot OF 0hawls
embracing every quality, &c.
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HURRAH FOR NORTH CAROLINA
Home Industry mast Succeed!
am now prepared to manufacture DOOR
4 LOCKS with mineral Knohs, for IS cents q
piece, warranted alsu, LOCKS up to $50.
Also, MACHINERY made To- ORDER. and
flecutiing, new and old. Old files made as good
as neU.
JOSEPH WOLTERING.
Ralriah, Sep, 18Th 1851. A.
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SHOOTS AND SHOES. j. Miles & Sons I'm
u proved Stitched Boots, Doubled Soled and
Water Proof ditto, a splendid article Of Double
s. ed Brogans "for the Practical Farmers Of
Wake and surrounding counties, including the
Railroad" Rooinson's Shoes for Ladies, and
Misses Bootees, &c, at EVANS & COOKIES.
r. INSEYS, HEAVY GEORGIA PLAINS ard
IA Kerseys, large lot Of Blankets, Bedticking,
Marlborough Plaids, Brown and Bleache1 Shirt
ings, Flannel all wool, Canton ditto.
EVANS d COOKE.
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TEMPERANCE WORK

Wholesale and Retail Druggist.
Raleigh, Nav i6, 1852. s.
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TORNITURE WARE HOUSE.

N1HE Citizens of Edgecombe and the neigh
= boring Counties are respectfully collected 70
call and examine the magnificent stock Of
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1852-08-25
ARRIVAL OF THE ILLINOIS AND
NORTHERN LIGHT.

NEW YORK, august 10.
The steamer Northern Light, from San
Juan de Nicaragua, arrived at this port
yesterday. She brings San Juan dates TO
the 9th, 300 passengers, and Sl5o,00o in
gold dust. She reports San Juan healthy.
The steamer Illinois, with dates from
San Francisco to the 18th July and Pana-
ma to the 9th, arrived at this port on the
18th inst.
She brings three hundred and fifty pas
sengers, and nearly $2,000,0O0 in gold,
with the California mails, all of which
were brought down to Panama by the
steamer Northerner.
The cholera had nearly disappeared
on the lsthmus.
The news from California is of but little
general interest.
Some collisions between the Indians
and settlers are reported.
Major Harvey, with his command, at
tackled party of Indians, and killed 20
Of them. Another party was attacked by
Lieut.. Moore and six Of them killed and
20 taken prisoners.
A meeting was held at Mariposa on the
4th of July, to take into consideration the
propriety Of expelling the entire foreign
population from the country.
The Government schr. Action sailed
from San Francisco on the 18th ult, with
the coast survey corps, for the mouth o
the Columbia river.
The stock IN the San Francisco and
Marysville Telegraph Company had been
all taken.
A new Democratic German paper had
been started at San Francisco.
The news from the mines was encour.
aoinp
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oy-We declined publishing the following COM
muncaton, (for fear that ]. might be construed -
personal attack upon some public officer Of this
county. unless over the proper signature Of the
author After the reception Of the accompanying
note, we concluded to give it place in our col.
umns:
WoopsFIELD, Aug. "a, 1852.
J.R. MoRRs-Dear Sir Mr.. Archbold is the
author of of"Conway," aud his motives are desire
to promote pure administration of justice And
we unite in the opinion that so much legal light
and knowledge ought to be scattered in the com.
munty as forever to prevent the private decision
of fierce and important controversies without
hearing of both parties. Most Respectfully, &c.
[Signed by six Members Of the Bar. Of this
place, whose names can be seen by any person 10.
terested.]
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in the first district in favor of Mr.. Hem,
and he is no doubt elected by an increased
majority.
The election in the second district, as
stated in Yesterdays Union, has given
Cook (whig) about 500 majority on merely
local issues.
The democratic State ticket is no doubt
elected by from 1900 to 1900 majority,
which shows the popular vote to be demo-
cratic. We shall publish the whole vote
of the State in few days, and will show
by the figures that the "whig victory" in
Iowa has been nothing more than the
change Of a few counties, on local ques.
ton, in the vote for one of the congress.
sional nominees, while, in fact, the demo.
Gratis have in other respects swept the
Wash. Union.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1852-08-25
IOWA ELECTION.
Das ist beSSer!

The returns received on yesterday by
due course Of mail prove that no reliance
can be placed on telegraphic reports.
1t appears that the democrats have car.
ried the Legislature, State ticket, and one
member Of Congress.
As far as heard from, the Legislature
stands as follows:
Senate-democrats 13, wings 8.
House Of Observation-Disclosures
28, wings II.
The districts to be heard from have here.
tofore stood about as follows:
Senate-democrats 6, wings I.
House of Representatives. democrats
16, wings 4.
If no material change has taken place
in these districts, the democrats will have
nearly thirds Of the Legislature.
The congressional elections show gair
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1852-08-25
NORTH CAROLINA ELECTION.

The returns have been received from
all the counties in North Corolina, except
Macon, Cherokee, Yancy and Canituck.
The vote stands as follows: Reed, Dem.
39479; Kerr (whig) 351l7. giving a net
gain to Reed Of 9l2. The House Of Com
mons stands 81 wings and 55 Democrats,
with Cherokee, Maine, Haywood and Ty.
rell to hear from. There is now no doubt
that there will be democratic majority on
Joint ballot.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1852-08-25
FROM PITTSBURGH-FIRE.
PITTSBURGH, Angus

Last night destructive fire broke out
in the Commission House Of Taafe, Nc
Guire & Barre. on Second street. The
entire stock of goods were destroyed. con.
sisting chiefly Of cigars. Loss $2,5o0.-
Partly insured.
The building belonging to Messrs. Park,
and the adjoining warehouses Of English
& Bennett were considerably injured, but
the loss is covered by insurance.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1852-08-25
LATER FROM THE FISHERIES.
ROSToN. Auglst IL

The schooner Pilot, Of Clouchester. has
been seized on the fishing ground, by the
British war vessel, Helen Mar. Those
seized have been released.
The first complaint under the new Ii.
quor law was made to-day. Bail was Civ.
On for 81 900 to answear.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1852-08-25

" The bill declaring the Wheeling
bridges lawful structures has passed the
lower house of Congress, by large ma
jorty. Also the bill authorizing soldiers
of the last war with Great Britain, 10 sur
render their bounty lands that were unfit
for cultivation, and locate others in lieu
thereof.
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Postscript.

On Monday last, we addressed the fol.
lowing telegraphic despatch to Hon. E. B.
OLDs:
WooDsFlELD, Aug %.
Hon. E. B. OLps, Washington City:
Will you certainly be here on the
3lst inst, as notified by the Democratic
State Central Committee?
r.. Morris.
To which we received the following re.
ply:
WASHINGTON CRY, Aug. 20.
J. r. Morris, Woodsfeld:
Gen. LANE and myself will be with
you on the 3lst inst, and no mistake.
EPSON B. OLDs.
Do you hear that. Democrats of Mon.
roe? Turn out, then, in your strength,
and give hearty welcome to Gen. LANE,
the able statesman and the Marion of the
Mexican war, and to DIR. OLDs, the bold,
talented, and fearless debater.
Gen. LANE, after his campaign in Mex.
leo. was appointed by President Polk,
Governor of the Territory of Oregon, was
removed by Gen. Taylor on account OF
political differences, and was subsequent
ly elected, and that almost unanimously.
Delegate from Oregon to the Congress
of the United States, which station he now
fills. At the late Baltimore convention,
the Indiana delegation cast their votes for
him for President of the United States.
We trust the Democracy of Monroe will
give him hearty welcome-such one
as will do honor to the man destined, per-
haps, vet to fill the Presidential chair.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1852-08-25

GooD!-The Cleveland Germania, a
German paper heretofore supporter Of
Pierce and King, has hauled down that
flag, and run up the banner Of ScoTT and
GRAHAM. Das ist recht gut!-Guernsey
Times.
What a change! The Germania was
owned by Democrat. But the present
owner purchased it from the Democratic
proprietor, and on the first issue of the pa
per after it changed owners and politics,
four hundred and forty out Of five hundred
city subscribers returned it and refused
longer to give it their patronage.-Ohio
Statesman.
Das ist besser!
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OJThe whig paper OF Delaware, Ohio,

0-The whig paper Of Delaware, Ohio,
has a correspondent who, in noticing a
whig township meeting, says:
"Out of fifty persons present there was
not one voice against Gen. Scott"
Further on the same correspondent says
the speaker SADLY and honestly set forth
the characters of the nominees, to the sat-
isfaction Of all present-eren our Loco
friends"
Very likely; when there was "not one"
present. This is no doubt a fair sample
OF whig enthusiasm and whg proselytism.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1852-08-25

DEATH OF MRS. GEN. TAYLOR.
New ORLEANS, August, 16.
Mrs Taylor wife of the late Gen. Tay-
lor, died at East Pascaquala on last Sat-
urday night.
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DEMOCRATIC STATE TICKET.
FOR JUDGE OF THE SUPREME COURT,
WILLIAM Ii. CALDWELL.

MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS,
JAMES Ii. STEEDMAN.
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tives from service.
9. That a due regard for the Federal
Constitution and sound administrative poll
cy, demands that the funds Of the general
Government be kept separate from banking
institutions; that inland and ocean postage
should be reduced to the lowest possible
point; that no more revenue should be
raised than is required to defray the strict
" necessary expenses ofthe public service
and to pay off the public debt, and that the
power and patronage of the Government
should be diminished by the abolition ol
all unnecessary Offices, salaries and privi-
leges; and by the election by the people
for all civil officers in the service Of the
United States, so far as may be consistent
with the prompt and efficient transaction ol
the public business.
4. 10. That River and Harbor Improve.
fnents. when necessary to the safety and
convenience ofcommerce with foreign ma.
,ions or among the several States, are oh.
iec,s of National concern, and it is the
duty of Congress, in the exercise ofits con.
stitutiona al powers, to provide for the same
II. That emigrants and exies from the
Old World should find cordial welcome
10 homes Of comfort and fields Of enterprise
in the New; and every attempt to abridge
their. privilege Of becoming citizens and
owners Of the soil among US, ought to be
resisted with inHexible determination.
l2. That the Public Lands of the Uni.
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The Model Doctor.

Carries gold headed cane, and drives a
vicious horse through the most frequcnted
parts of the city, sure to make a patient in
the person OF some unlucky child, or deaf
old lady on the track, "who would not get
out of the way" Always magniies the
danger of the patient on the first visit, that
his skill in leeching may pass for omnipo-
tence. When questioned nconvenieaRs by
relatives. looks wise and oracular, and fixes
his eyes on the ceiling, (while he assdu
ously thumbs his victims pulse) till he has
eoncocted an answer sufficiently non-com-
initial. Is willing to experiment in any kind
of ''pathy" there is going, never allowing
any other NJ. D. to get the start of him. Ii
his patient has an extraordinary faculty for
conyalcscing, and there is danger of getting
well too soon, he gives him retrogade mo-
ton. Has a deciIed objection to knowing
old maids, who consider themselves privi-
ieged to ask questions. Has little private
understanding with the druggists, whose
pockets he fills by ordering double the guam
tlty Of medicine necessary, on every visit.
When he has made an esregious mist axe,
objects TO consultation, "lest it ight alarm
the patient" If he orders molasses and
water, couches his prescription in High
Dutch. Tells his confidential man John to
call him out Of church as often as every other
Sunday, on an errand Of lite and deat -
Never sends his bill in to interesting widows
OF pretty girls. FANNY FERN.