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WILMINGTON, April 26.-The Turpentine
market remains without change in price, with
a fair demand and light receipts. Sales yes
terday Of $50 barrels at So % for yellow dip
and 81 so for hard, p 28o lbs. In Spirit Tur-
pentine market firm at so cts. q gallon. Tar
81 80 p bbl.
RICHMOND, April 26.-The Tobacco mar
ket continues very active, and general sales
show but little improvement in prices since
our last report. The breaks for the season
are unusually light.
New York, A pril q. Cotton is active at
a slight decline, with sales of 5000 bales.-
Tobacco-sales Of $50 hhds. Kentucky at 81
Ga 81. Flour is active, with sales of 6,00C
barrels at 4 so O. $4 62 for State brands
and 68& ca "a 873 for Genesee. Southern
fouris steady, with sales of 1000 bbls. at
"a $5 124. Wheat is inactive and scarce
Corn is active-sales of 20, 900 bushels at 65;
for yellow, and 62 for mixed.
Spirit of the age., 1853-05-04
FOR THE SPIRIT OF THE AGE.
Kate X arleV.
BY LUCY LELAND.

Kate, Mr.. Lcor speaks of not returning
to C, and II surprised at it'--remarked
Mr.. Harley to his interesting daughter, as he
entered the parlor where a short time before
she had given the denial and goodbye to her
unhappy lover.
" No, sir, he is not coming back.
" hope his suit has not been rejected ~
eyes, sir, it has"
" 1t has well, you need not expect any
more favors from my hands. To have dis.
carded Mr.. Locr, whom l conceive to be one
of the most brilliant chances in the State and
with whom my highest, fondestwiShes would
have been more than realized, in seeing you
united"
"Why, Pa l had Ro idea you wished me
to encourage his addresses. l could mt think
of entrusting the key to my happiness, an the
hands Of one 50 unsteady"
" Pm surprised at you Kate Mr.. Leer is a
gentleman, polite and telligent-possessing
one of the finest estates in the county, and
his family extensive and renowned"
{" know, Pa but, he is wild and reck-
less, and drinks, md often drinks too much p'
q" Drinks there is scarcely gentleman of
YOUR acquaintance who does not drink as
much as he does. If you discard such a
chance on that point, L don't know whom
YOU expect to marry"
" But, nv dear Pa, think that is point
which lady should particularly ly guard
! Look at the woe and misery it brings-the
| darkest, saddest strokes IN lite, emanate from
! its source"
&" But Lcer is no drunkard."
" know he is not an open drunkard, but
he drinks, and those gentlemen who are tenn
perate and incorporate, and some times
neither, are just where the sot and the tope'
we're when they commence sliding down the
stream of inebriation."
" Not so, Kate, with Mr.. Leer's wildness
it arises from youth and inexperience. If he
were to marry and settle down. every symp
tom of dissipation would Danish"
4" But, Pa there is such risk to rum
Some may take that turn, others quite tht
opposite. ! had rather lose the prize, thar
run the risk of drawing blank. Our onl,
safeguard is to accept the avowed enemies 0
alcohol and all his allies-those that have M
, fellowship or communion-who taste not
handle not, tae unclean thing"
I" But what are you talking about, Kate
Do YOU suppose wish, or expect you to mar
! ry drunkard y
, " No, sir l know you do not wish, o
| expect it but perhaps many girl who a
1 little dreamed of such thing as do, byno
/ being particular on this point, has been mad
G to drink the bitter dregs of drunkard'
V Wife"
: " expect some fanatic Son. or Temper
Y nncc lecturer will take you off. He woul
], just about suit you and your mother and
r wouldn't give Leer for every temperance le
/ turer in the State In fact, Pm surprised ;
if your not fancying him. He is handsom
if possessing every attraction, and just the maj
l. for the world, should have selectedfor you.
is " | know he is a nice gentleman, with tn
exception but I've always regarded this e
A. ception as the barrier to all domestic joy ar
Y happiness"
le Mr.. Harley was indeed mortified. The e
IT rors to which Mr.. Laer was heir, were 10
IL in the blaze of SO much wealth and prospe
ity the honors and distinction which ava
Spirit of the age., 1853-05-04
RECEIPTS FOR TIE AGE.

SINCE APRIL 27.-S1 R H Averitt, Blockers r
II Webb, Scot. Neck; A d McIver Moore J.
HALEY, Lilesville Chas. Trotter, Franklin;
Little, W B Jones, Taylorsville; L Wilson, Early
Grove; D C and J NJ Purvines, Clear Creek;
Pharr, Kirklands; Pennell, Comfort; South
mayd, Conn. J w Dupree, Falkland S n Dunn,
B Hinton, Yanceyville W S Hatton Concord );
John Booth, Tabb's Creek NJ Lewis, Milton !;
@. d. Ellis, Wilmington A. s. Strother, Louisburg
4. S. Moore, Franklinton James and Marley
Lindley, Hadey's Mills Jas. Harrison Norfolk J..
Y Chappell, A. B. Massey, Wake j. C. Randall,
Stice's Shoals B. S. Owen, 0wensville S. r.
Hawley, Blocker's; II. s. Sibley, Cedar Hll D. E.
Cogdell, Owensville: R. Z. Andrews Miss. 3. P.
Davis, Warrcnton; Mrs. E. S. Boon, Jackson; Sc
J. A. Gale, Hornsboro; $40 w. Walker. Valeytown
s. w. \. Satchwell, North Creek: 81 A. spcer,
Yadkin $3.50 p. IT, Falkland 50 J. II. Hawley
81 Miss A. 3. Watkins, Nutbush; s. E. Pope, Hook
Spirit of the age., 1853-05-04
Aysoy Co. Anril l6th. 1874


In beautiful spot in this county lives a
man whose daily employment it is to deal
out his deadly poisons to his numerous pat
rOns who cali on him. timo after time, and
then leave him fit companions for the "hog
that walloweth in the mre." Saturday eve
nings being known as tho most public time,
the Tolsonites and Prcslarites may be seen
coming from every direction, far and near,
with their jugs aud hotties, to spend the eve
ming IN drinking and carOuSing and LAYING i'm
supply Of "lickor' for the following week
Meantime, old Jim D, may be seen
coming with his old, scissor-tail coat" on,
aud some less than plug Of tobacco in his
mouth, the juice thereof running from each
corner and making its way into the beard
beneath. Tho first word he SAYS, is" GOOD
God, amt mono Of yc drunk yit? Who'll
buy tho first quartz" Revived up bv the
presence of his big mouth and purse. they
60, soul aud body, into tho business of buy
ing and drinking, and keep at it until they
become drunk and their money gives out.
when they have to leave and look out better
friend than tho grogseller, who has succeed.
ed in getting their money and cares not, il
it were not for their custom afterwards, i
they were to fall before the morrow's sun in
TO the place prepared for the Devil and hi,
angels"
In conclusion, will say the cause Of tenn
perance is growing; Toson to the contrar,
notwithstanding Nav the time soon com
when all Tolsonites shall be hurled from on
Legislature, and men placed therein that vii
enact laws Tor our peace and harmony,
Spirit of the age., 1853-05-04
m Ar RITZ Na

On tie 14th ult., by J. A. Mcdonald, Esq,
Mr.. r. Mcdonald to Miss susanna Campbell,
all Of Cumberland.
On the 14th ult., by B. J. Dunlap, Esq, J.
w. Allen, d. G. w. p Of Cedar Hill Divis-
ion, No. 1e, S. of T., to Miss Kesiah r.
Knight, daughter of Rev. William Knight,
all of Anson county.
Spirit of the age., 1853-05-04
DIE D.

In this city, on Tuesday morning, the 26th ult
Annie, infant daughter of Rev. Wm. E. Pell.
WEEP not, mother! though you miss
The fairy form that made home sweet
Tho now no gentle pratler seeks kiss,
Or sweetly comes with sunny smile to greet,
Think not ho,o cold ADORE her lies the sod:
But comfort take, for she has gone to God!
Spirit of the age., 1853-05-04
OBITUARY..

Departed this life, at the residence of his mother
Mrs. Margaret McNair, Robeson county. n. c.. April
18th, 1883, Dr. Archibald Dalrymple McNair, in the
33rd year of his age.
1t is with ordinary feelings of regret and cor
row, that we make the above announcement for the
community has lost skilfol, kind and attsn;iyo
Spirit of the age., 1853-05-04
BOOTS AND SHOES.

TMHE Subscriber would most respectfully in
I form.hIs patrons, and the public in general;
that he has Just received very large and ex-
cellent assortment of Ladies' Gtntlemen's, Miss.
es, Boys and Chidrens BOOTS, SHOES AND
CATERS, Of every quality, style and fashion,
necessary to make hIs assortment complete
which he intends selling VERY Low for cash, or
to punctual customers ,on short time-and would
therefore solicit purchasers to call and examine
his stock before purchasing elsewhere as he
feels assured, that with the increased amount of
stock he now has on hand he will pe able to
please, both in the price and quality all those
who may favor him with their patronage.
Orders thankfully received and promptly ex-
ecuted with neatness and dispatch. Very grate-
fnl for the liberal share Of patronage heretofore
bestowed. he hopes by strict attention to busi-
ness to both merit and receive continuance of
the same d. ID. CARROLL
Clinton. N. c. April 2S. 1859 82-tf :
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County Court Clerk,
VALUABLE CITY PROPERTY
FOR SALE.

kOR SALE,
F not disposed of before Tuesday of May Court
L next privately, shall expose to public sale my
HOUSE and LOT, situated near the Central Rail
Road Depot. The Dwelling House contains six
rooms, and Pantry.
At the time, will sell vacant Lot, WelI
enclosed, situated Immediately adjoining the Cen
trail Rail ROadDepot, beautifully located and we'll
adapted for building purposes,-ether for Private
Residences, Public Eating Boarding l. ouss,
Also, several vacant Lots the Central hail
Road Depot, bordering the Town Corporation.
TERMS OF SALE, one half cash, the balance in six
nths,-purchasers giving Bond with approved
security, with interest from date.
WIN. F. COLLINS.
April 26, 1853. 33-ts
Spirit of the age., 1853-05-04
JUST IN TIME:

of every DESCRIPTION !t
TIE Subscriber begs leave 70 inform the
Public that he has just received % doz rolls of
superior Paper consisting Of gildeG glazed and
various other figures, together with border
ing ofall kinds, which will enable him to do all
kinds of paper hanging i'll the neatestand most
workman like manner
Also, supply of Window-oui tains, Fire
Screens, Reflection paper
All persons wishing anything in the paper
line could not fail to be suited by calling me.
as have paper at prices ranging from 80 cents
to 81 80 per roll
All orders thaakfGl!y received and promptly
attended to.
j. HENRY HARRISS,
Epholsterer and Mattress Maker.
RALEIGH AnriI 21 1854 ga
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SPRING GOODS. 1853.

SPRING GOODS, 1853.
WSf L are now receiving our Spring Goods, q
w larger stock than any former one, consist
ing of
DRY GOODS, HARDWARE, HATS, CAPs,
BOOTS AND SHOES.
In addition to the above, we have added to our
stock large and well selected assortment Of
READY MADE CLO1HING;
All Of which we offer to buyers at our usual
low prices, and oil accommodating terms
HALL d LKETT.
N. B. Strict attention paid to orders.
Fayette vile. March 10, 1853, % Sun
Spirit of the age., 1853-05-04

nA We are requested tc state that P s.
White, Esq, viii lecture at Henderson on
Friday May 6th Saturday May 7th, at Ry-
lands Depot; 9th, 10th and llth, in Meek
lenburg CO., Va; 18th, 18th and 18th, in
Brunswick CO., Va; 10th, 18th and 18th at
Petersburg. Va, and from the 10Th of May
to the 1st July in the vicinity of Fredcricks-
burg, Va.
Spirit of the age., 1853-05-04

Minister to Russia, Ez-Gov. Troudsale. of Ten
nrssee; Minister to Chill, Henry A. Wise OF
Virginia.
AUSTRIAN VExGEANCE.-It is said that the
process now going on against Madame Mes
selanyi a sister Of Kossuth, will terminate in
sentence Of death The lady is, however,
ont of the reach of the Austrian authorite es
She is in Brussels. and it is expected that she
with an elder sister and their children, will
soon Join third sister, already established in
the United States.
| HEALTH OF THE PREsIDENT.-The Union
states that the rumors Of the falling health Of
President Pierce are not only unfounded, but
that it has decidedly improved since the inau-
guratien His habits of method give him lei
sure for the exercise necessary to sustain his
health The Union announces that the Presi-
dent will receive visitors on business on Tu es-
dav. Thursday. and Saturday, between the
hours of twelve and two o'clock
Southern BAPTIST CONVENTION. We arr
authorized to say to those who may wish tc
attend the meeting of this Conventionin Bal
timore, on May 18th, that they may pass over
the Raleigh and CASTOR Rail Road, and ovel
the Weldon and Portsmouth road, and in th'
Bay steamers to Baltimore, for one half tn
usual price. Return tlcKets 10 DaIIiiIor' :
from Raleigh viii he issued for Twelve Dol
lars. The farefrom Raleigh to Weldon viii
ba Four Dollars, and a return ticket given
from Weldon to Baltimore Eight dollars, AM
a return ticket given to those who attend tn
Convention Biblical Recorder.
) Hon. Edward Stanly left New York on th
Doth ult., in the steam ship Illinois for Ca
;fornia, in company with Senators Gwin an
s Weller. Hon. E. c. Marshall, Ex-Gov. McDr
: oaI Major Hammond, Collector of San Frar
cisco, Hon. Alpheus Felch, Land Commi
); sionsr, andmany others.
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practical operation Of the new motive power and il for
tunatey happened that the weather we
such as 70 enable TO satisfy myseR on the points with
regard to which had entertained doubts was appre-
hensye that with the engine ii would be impossible
70 obtain that continuity Of action in seaway which the
steam engine has To my establishments however found
that during run OF seventy hours consecuvely,
there was not single stop in the engine nor was there
ne slightest check to the steady movement of the paddle
wheels although the ship often rolled her wheel
out OF the water and pitched considerably was also
apprehensve that the immense size of the piston and the
eeVated position Of the upper cylinder would be likely
produce arrangement when the ship rolled and pitched
neavy noticed very carefully that there the
sighest giving way In any part, every thing remaining
as m nrm as II the ship were laying at her dock.
Inc piston moved perfectly steady and smoothly while
the snip was rolling and pitching.
had heard good deal said Of the great heat applied
10 the engine and therefore frequently visited the fire
rooms ana found, to my surprise, they cool
celar was much struck with the fact that only one
fireman was required duty at time and that he had
only TO supply small quantity of coal occasionally
tnat the regulation to put in sxyve pounds
every eighty minutes in each Of the eight furnaces
The ship encountered gales head winds alternately
much OF the time from leaving Sandy Hook last wednes
Jay morning between nine and ten o'clock until the
was let go the mouth of the Potomac on Sa-
the pilot to proceed
The weather during the voyage that the can
vass could be used TO little advantage at any time NY
attention was particularly called the pressure kept
upon the engines which Captain Ericsson strictly limited
70 eigh pounds The speed during the gale averaged
SIX anu half turns Of the wheels minute; when the
moderate the log indicated six to seven knots at
~ would be useless 10 notice particularly the speed
the w"rt"g pressure was limited, as / have already
q. .ne same time must say that the result was
On the whole, deem the test trip of the Ericsson as
I establishing the of the principle
INTO ua lhs day is not remote when its introduction
IN 80 naval service ships the dam
ger o. oeing blown up by chance shot through boiler
perhaps IN the very moment of victory
nave the honor to be, sir your obedent servant,
JOSHUA SANDS
~ Commander u S. Navy
hon JOIN ?. KENNEDY, Secretary IF The Nary.
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Lord Malmesbury is reported TO have called CORE
pOndence" and leter" which might not have seen te
for the recurrence Of certain periodical events
was no correspondence nor letter but notice addressed
y our hshermen u was nothing if not published and it
must be published then or never
win respect to the influence Of periodical events
LOT the existence of which in the United States Lord
hamesoury ayouches the personal observation Of Lord
"narnehfe, may be permitted to say that have re-
sded much longer in England than Lord Wharnclie has
uone IN America and have carefully observed the country
huer the operation of kind referred that
10 general election respect and admire the popular
institutions Of England the fountain to some extent Of
~ o"h ala not however, bring away from that coun-
9 Tue impression that her distinguished public men are
ess SUBJECT 10 eecuoneerng influences than our own of
tne same class believe the majority of such men in
ooh coun RES to be honest and sincere and TINT even
When hey err IN judgment they transact the public bust
ness in good faith feel confident that Lord Malmes
bury would deem it just subject of complaint IL in an
oflcal statement to Congress should having denied all
foundation in fact and reason to certain nortio 90 Tho
sayings or dongs of her Majesty Ministers last summer
aurg the progress OF the election which was going on
simultaneously with our canvass, have imputed them to
the motive by which Lord Malmesbury in effect accounts
Tor the publication Of Mr. Websers notice of the Goth of
July.
inns much have been constrained TO say from sense
Of duty TO this Government and to Mr. Webster feeling
that substantial injustice would be done TO both in
without any notice the remarks made by Lord Names-
bury both in his letter Mr. Crampton communicated
by his direction to this Department. and in his reply
Lord Wharnciffe Of the 2eth of November
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The UNITED STATES AND PARAGUAY.-0n Friday the
barque Kate s Alice sailed from New York for Monte
vdeo with full cargo including quantity Of COAL ship
ped by the United States and Paraguay Steam Navga
ton Company, their account She also took out
splendid carriage and horses present Gen. Lopez
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"PurSAMs MoSrHLY"- have received also the third
number Of this valuable periodicals. 100 compact
filed with amusement and instruction
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The following letter from the SECRETARY of the
NAVY to the Chairman of the Naval Committee in
the House of Representatives will be read with
Blue hen's chicken. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1848-1854, 1853-01-21

The poeI, ID y slsea~ full voice coma nee,
TIE reading a hlsspstm, h was EigA-ihped /,
lttsentimsnt,' eleeeat'i lis = srueltte,and srace
fuI under lie eicq ence Of III. SIP aker.
The heire-s was asiollshsd At the beauty an,
depth Of the production That simple ne
BILE TO her. aud she iurlsd 10 Uncla 'R4lio Il
inquire if the yaungn nap wrote. il 'hims4 =
She was assured that he did rol Ifad it. Tuyn
ing again tolLe porl-lleqaanc, She listened il
astopishpenl and delight as lie proceed,
Her eye was fixed pgoh him with in ems.
eafnesiness. But III ihe FIST part .df he lead
ing, the poetliad uoi Sufficiently acquitted hi-
70 reeogldze faces Ia, FROM Of
hn'. II came in due season, and Le was con-
Blue hen's chicken. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1848-1854, 1853-01-21
TIIE FoEr-,lECMAxIC.

yvS7 oRN1NG came The storm had spent its
AxA Niol, nee and clear, winter sun beaneal
10Th upon the scene OF destruction which the fire
had created Thousands gathered TO witness its
desolaiinn and observe the locality OF the gallant
nretnan's achievement, which The morning papers
announced, and which was passing fon mou b
10 mouth through the city
lJnele Ratio aud iha. ilsi,4i .asrinaAts ct ths
house, with The exception or Rachel, it seemed
slert in the rear rooms Of the house Receiving
timely warning they were enabled TO eff ct their
escate The market man did not think OF his
niece. in the excitement ol the moment, until he
reached the street. The front stairs were already
consumed and he returned to the rear TO obtain
an entrance. It was loo laie and in an agony OF
doubt and fear he returned to the street only TO
see her retreat cut of by the ascending names
M I|Iai
On The forenoon Of the next day, Uncle Ratio
soneht out the brave fireman and presented lin
10 his niece With tears in her beautiful eyes
she thanked him over and over cgain' to tile great
Embarrassment of the young man. uion wnom
her BRILLIANT beauty and touching eloquenee pro
duced poweriu isafrsssaor,
Chahes Column was the onlJ son OF a widowed
mother. who was dependent upoa Ms labor loi
Isupport He bad been educated in the pubic
schools Of his native city, and gradasted with .
meritorious standing at the High School. Bu'
wi en- he ceased to go to school, be did not cease
10 study and reflect Year by year, he became
more intelligent and more reaned in thought and
character.
A carpenter by trade and following his cecu
nation With unremiiting in lustry. he still fount
time 10 crafty his Intellectual inclinations H'
was werthy and industrious member Of th,
Mech mic Institute-an association which ad
nirably meets the wants ot ire young mechanic
who Il sires 10 improve his mind and rrepsr
himself for The active duties Of lite This societ,
had developed and icstered his mental powers TO
degree that gave a bright promise Of the you
MAJ S future usefulness
Charles Column stood in the pr sence or he
svi,ose life ne had saved. The act was load
slo,e enuildistaai between ,hcir t~o hearts
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wHoLE No!.a.479

& Il
linsiancea he brlessd what be sid, ssdI besidss,
his Q sIi case was hopeless without external MD.
Il ri'ev Nefe married quietly on purpose to ssr
lPrise Raehtls but as The beautiful & ffnJoieM hi
seeing eseybody happy, she was not bali So much
lasionished as the paities expected she would be.
Ia thr fine old mansion Of Uncle aBstio' about
two months after The. marriage ii fss osineT the
ndrtials Of Charles Column and Rachel Rosbins
~eie soeinnized II was a union OF hsayis--riot 4
mrfe ioiring Of Interest and destiny. They were
as happy as the bond oil love canmake Two sysfpa.
hetle sru,1 la''na1 r'1 -aL af a .i.,,'
usrv Ratio stil lises--hale, hearty and happy
aid tiolish he has nade Cha !, his h Il ycah,
tduplr- as we'll as the worthy matIon.sviIs, hook
'orwafd with sincere sorrow to the dny 8, which
shall deprive them of hischeeriui prcseies. N
p We leave them, assured thai all 9ho. 'tun wild
ler machine,' from their generous hearts---lexet.
Ten Of noble thoughts and self-sacr rihcins deeds
will extend lheir bestwishes iorur gallant fireman
lnd his beautiful bride l.i :. .'7,'.. s.',s;
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POETRY


'A N1frtsf4 fHi ta ---+-.-nrA l1 af n.
Taatlivig show the worlds gay pride,
fn W A hundred Yeas to come, ieN
Wili ike with ihose which have not di,d p
hfcfqA LuLdItd yeats 10 come; ia
AT last sotne pile shall inaik its name, 10 u
Though iute dead, will love its lame. .,
The sun nay gid The azure sky, a.
If74 q a bui,Jled eais 10 conis, fr t'.I
And in his march see thousands lie, .t.-
i 4 A hurdiod years 10 Come;
Thea iime will iuin his records over ... q.
10 lane, wheie lives tie ilaihe oil Grover.
Tie proud may scoln and envy what,
a hundred years TO come;
Ih,if ain a,ieu lis have bought thom not,
a hund ed years 20 come;
Tie ltme ilr moisl OF that show,
y name the world shall ever know.
Tie wreekless p'oush, may root tie grave,
A anhdied years 10 come
Of many beggAi, saint and knaye,
A Inn dfed yedIs 10 comic; atH
BY thine will never 1tarand,n Nu l1F
De Lfoben'ly the rlouGh hand. iD f4t
No1usi will dim the slabs that tell, ~
A hurdied yealsfo come, a4l ad .t
" Nheie thaliamed poets relies ilv ell, al ffA
hundred yeats 10 come; asa 1 aoi
But there she'll many dewey eyes
ald moaIniul Aralt hease ioIth sigh,