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Semi-weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1852-1853, 1853-02-05
NEW FIRM!

NHE subscriber takes this method of informing his
friends and customers that he has associated with
him in the Clothing business-MR. JOHN l.. KING and
MIR. JAS II. BIGGs who have been for some time con.
nected with the establishment and are well ACQUAINTED
with the business In future the business will be
Quoted in the name of
3. y. BIGGS & co.
by this arrangement one of the firm is expected to
spend about one half of his time the North making
purchases and experimenting the manufacture of READY
MADE CLOTHING. The intention of the new firm will
be to offer greater inducements than heretofore both az
regards variety and prices. -s-.
The subscriber tenders his sincere thanks to his num-
erous friends and customers for their patronage and
support and earnestly socts continuance the new
firm. T. l. RTGGS
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WEEKLY, So PER ANNUM.
NO. %.
ISAAC PROCTER,

ISAAC PROCTER,
1s"ccessOr TO Oliver and Proctor.
| MERCHANT TAILOR.
"a HAS just returned from the Northern Cities and
p Is now receiving
LIZ A New and BeautifuI Assortment
of Goods in his line, embracing
Black, Blue, Brown, Green, Olive, Adelaide and Dahlia
CLOTHS,
of best French and English manufacture and of various
grades of prices.
Best sIMoNI DoESKINS, Warranted.
French, English, Scotch and American
FANCY CASSImERES,
of every variety of style and price,
n- VESTINGS, -
of super Silk Velvet Plush, Figured and Plain Satins
article. =
Wedding and Party V.stsngs, Can't be Beat.
~ With sincere thanks to his numerous friends and
Iatrons for past manifestations of friendship and regard
he assures them effort pains shall be spared to merit
Its continuance. ....--s. sze--..
satisfaction always Guaranteed.
His stock of T
FURNISHING GOODS
is most complete
Dress Shirts, with without Collars
Silk and Merino Under Shirts vely superior all size,
Drawers, fine assortment -
Socks, silk, or ino Cotton, Figured and Plain,
Stocks Plain and Fancy,
Gloves, great variety,
Dressing Gowns very handsome
POCKET HANDKEECHIEFs silk, linen, coIored plain
and embroidered,
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ENTLEMEN who are desirous of good health
Twould do we'll to call at A. J.. Partn's and supply
themselves with pair of Cork Sole or Waterproof
BOOTS which they can purchase for small sum of
money not exceeding four dollars and fifty cents.
Raleigh, Sept. 49, 1852. So
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NEW CO-PARTNERsHIP.

DRTTTON & TODD, having this day associate d
conduct
General Grocery, Commission and
Forwarding Business,
underI the firm and style of BRITTON, TODD &
HARR ISON and hope. by strict attention to busi-
ness and faithful discharge of duty to patrons,
continue merit and receive their patronage and sup
port We have removed to New Store on Sycamore
street, door above Mr.. b. P. Harrisons Carriage
Repository, and opposite West Hill Warehouse. We
shall keep hand all times, large and well selected
stock of GROCERIES, and pay strict attention to the
sale of Produce consigned to
RICHARD o. BRITTON,
BERNARD TODD,
BENZ. HARRISON.
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NOTICE TO CONFECTEONERs.

- 1OE TO ONFECEIONERS.
w would respectfully inform friends of Raj
~ Ign ahd vicinity that DOW in posses :Ion
Vi 49, ery extensive assortment of Fruits, Confecon-
i"ys' &c, and would advise all those who desire
G IN Iher Christmas supplies to send in their ord
~ soas there may be difficulty in getting their
~ forwarded by the Mail Trains If delayed too
tI Ims 10 the great quantity of goods to be sent by
'o'' "1'hS or the Holidays some may be prevented.
Do., SAMUEL H. MARKS s. SON.
ieteIsOOrg, Va, December Is. 1852. 10
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A GOOD CHANCE.

TNvANs & COOKE have on hand fine lot OF
DRESS Goods, which they will sell at cost.
Kich Brocade cold Silks,
French Satin DeChene,
Embroidered Robes,
Alboniso dc.
French Cashmeres & DeLanes,
All other goods at very low prices,
Received to-day Black Silks, Cheap DcIanes,
English Merinos, Mems wear, Clothing
and Shoe, which will be sold cheap.
Call at the old Stand, No 29, Cheap Side
Raleigh Nov. Oath, 1s52.
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Marine & Pocket Chronometers, Duplex and Re-
peating Watches.
by appointment 10 the .4dmiraNy.)
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tE7 The business heretofore conducted by the sub
scribers, under the firm of BRITTON & TODD, is this
Cay dissolved bv mutual consent and the formation of
the new co-partnership of BRTTToN, TODD & HAIR
RIsON. All persons indebted to the old concern will
ObIige by making immediate payment We most
respectfully solicit the patronage of friends and the
public generally, to new concern. -
RICHARD o. BRITTON,
BERNARD TODD.
January lst, 1853
P. S.-The of the old concern will still be used
by either of us in winding up the old business
RICHARD o. BRITTON,
BERNARD TODD.
Petersburg, January 5th 1853 954-w4w.
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NOTICE.

WILL be let to the lowest bidder, at New Hope
w meeting house, on Saturday, the 18th e5ruary at
10 o'clock the building of House 26 by Is feet. two
stories high, the builder to furnish all the
The house to built for Common Schools and all for
sons Temperance. Private bids will be received until
the day of letting. For plan, see AIPFEUs JONES'
Esq. cc.,oo1 Cso,aMrr-rFF.
com yrIIruTsss-5 ~ - H 4E.sBUFFAEOE;5
r; n; I. N1ONES - ALPHEUSs JONES,
JNO. o., ,JEFFREYS' W. ~ AMI Il
JNO F. CURFMAN,
JNO. w. TRAN ICE d G.ssF-s--
January 2sth, 1858 a.s aes T. 2O-td-
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DoBINSoN & Co.'S, Shoes and Slippers, $50 pairs
X Mo and.Kid Walking Shoes and Slippers, Ladies',
MISSES and Chidren's Goat Bootees, White Kid Slip
pers For saleby : As4 ~ +. g1s1.5s j.. BROWN d
October 26, 1852. 100
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MUCK MANUAL.

MUCK MANUAL. -
nANA'S Mack Manual, for Farmers, Sd edition. re-
~ vised andenIarged Book for every Farmer, Roo
gors Scientific Agriculture Nortons elements of Scien-
tifc Agriculture; ElToods Grain Tables showing the
value of different kinds of Grain calculated in Federal
money, of any quantity from pound to 10000 bush
els, f2mo. For sale by -+
-- H. D. TURNER.
November %. 1852 se s.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1853-11-09
To Subordinate Divisions

The Grand Scribe has received the money
from a great many Subordinate Divisions for
the new Ritual and Cards. He regrets to say
none have reached him yet; as soon as thew
arrive, they shall be supplied in the order in
which he has received the cash for them.-
First come, first serve" Those who have
not yet sent for them, will do we'll to order
forthwith, with the cash, if thoy wish them
rs soon as received.
na% 1t is becoming very common for Sub.
Dlvs. and individuals to neglect prepay
ing letters to the Grand Scribe. 1t is much
better to pay three cents, than to be charged
with fire, as is the duty of the G. S. to do on
all such letters.
BS~ Particular attention is directed to the
change made in the manner Of awarding per
centage to the G. D. By reference to the
proceedings, in another column, it will be
seen that five cents per quarter on each mem
Der appearing on the books of the f. S. is to
be paid, instead of five per cent. on the a.
mount OF receipts. This rule went into eff
feet from the LIST of July last, and all Divis.
ions have been charged accordingly for last
Quarter-those Divis. who did not send e.
nough to cover said per capita assessment
will please send the deficit with their mex
Returns.
t NE~ Commissions to D. G w. P.'s will b.
sent ina few days to all recommendations tina
5 have been forwarded tn the O. G Thooa VIII,
J desire them, will please apply soon.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1853-11-09
Lecturers.

By reference to the proceedings of the State
Tenn perance Convention, and also to the
Grand Division, it will be seen that a Com
mittee has been appointed by each body, to
procure State Lecturers for the ensuing year.
With the experience Of the past before them,
these Committees are unwilling to take the
responsibility of employing Lecturers, unless
assurance can be received from the friends
of the cause, that means will be placed attheir
command to compensate them for their la
bors. This can only be done by voluntary
contributions from individuals and Subordi-
nate Divisions. The funds of the G. D. have
been swallowed up by paying the def
cts in the salaries of Lecturers, so that that
body can do nothing further in this way
One thousand dollars has been paid by the
G. D. for such purposes during the present
year. 1t now devolves upon others to do
their duty in this part of the work.
All seem to be agreed upon the absolute
necessity of having such Agents in the field.
We should have at least three or four such,
J so that they may not be hurried in the work,
but have ample time to labor, and explain
/ and demonstrate the righteousness and JUS
tice of the Temperance movement of the pre-
sent day. Three or four thousand dollars
}. would effect this, and keep three or four abb
Lecturers employed during the next year.
o Is this a large sum to be raised Throughout
t the entire State in such a cause? In Mas
sachusetts they have resolved to raise on
Q million dollars to employ Lecturers, and TO
the free circulation of Tracts and Papers il
the State. If the friends of Temperance ar
in earnest in their efforts to rid our Stat
from the evils of the liquor traffic, we mu:
be willing to make sacrifices, in time an
money, to accomplish it. The Committees WI
E. issue Circulars on this subiect-in the mea
time if any desire to forward contribution
e for this object, they can address them to ii
d Grand Scribe, and they will be duly credi
ed with the amount sent. Whatever is dol
should be done promptly.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1853-11-09

Considerable discussion arose as to ichdt
property Subordinate Divisions must surren-
der to the Grand Division on forfeiture or
surrender of Charter but without coming to
a decision, the subject was referred to a Com
mittee, to report next session.
Raleigh was selected, on ballot by Divis-
ions, as the place to hold the next annual
session of this Grand Divisiaq.
The question being mooted as to what
manner a Druggist, Merchant or other per-
son belonging to the Order of the Sons of
Temperance, could consistently sell spirituous
liquors as a medicine, the following Resolu-
ton was adopted:
ResolUed, That in the opinion ofthis Grand
Division, no Son of Temperance has the right,
according to our laws, to sell spirituous
liquors, except Upon the order or preScrip-
ton of a regular physician.
Various other matters, such as the appoint
ment Of Standing Committees; votes of
thanks, &c. passed, which will appear in full
in the regularly published proceedings.
A subscription was taken up for the pur-
pose of raising a fund for the purchase Of
Temperance Tracts for gratuitous circulation
t throughout the State. Upwards of 500 was
!, subscribed, and a motion adopted, requesting
all Subordinate Divisions and friends o.
Temperance to contribute to this fund. The
!. money to be forwarded to the Grand Scribe.
The G. d. adjourned to meet in Raleigl
on the 4th Tuesday in October, 1854.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1853-11-09
RECEIPTS FOR THE AGE.

For THE LAST TWO wEEKs.-Sl each VI W Dan
iel ForestYille John Spears, Brinkleyville A ID
Love, H j Sholar, G w Groom, Wilmington: )
ID C~awthOn, Wilson, w II Hines, JOyners: Il
w Dyes, Har. Store; o NJ Mathews, Tay. Br;
L B~lackmer, Salisbury C 7 Murphy, Jas. kerr'
n Il Murphy, New Hanover; S Hodges, klnston;
z j Lowrie, Charlotte Jas. Murray. Falkland =
Olive, J W Johnson, New Hill J I Latham Jas
Price, Kelly Seasons, Blocker's; J Hancock } La
biston, Beaufort; w Miller, Mt. Ulla S B hliei,
Clinton E Grissom, Oxford; J ID Hank, Va; Is
I Hart, J w Johnston, D B Bryant, VIM. Bryant
Tarboro', T P Latham, S g harrington, IL IL Brln-
son, S ID Sparrow, Abner Target, NewbeTn )
Lambertson, Maget, Rich Square; km Thorn
as, Greensboro; I W Purgason, J A CoHy, Rock
ingham Co; w F Wilkinson, Cedar Grove; ) +
Little, Martindale D R Taylor, Northampton :
Miss NJ A Pemberton, Norwood's; u H Adams
Gully's; A L Lamb, Rich'd Brown, Arkansas; Il
A Bready, Dav. College; 81 L Blue, MontPeieL'
Mary A Thomas, Ala w G Baker, John l. Porus'
Louisburg; Mrs. F A Graves, Caswell; O Cope,
land, Jackson; 7 NJ Cross, ] kittrell, Va; a."
Billiard, Alex Maxwell, Blocker's; Dr w H II Con-
ner, New Market; ] r Grady, McNeilPs Ferry
Jos E Askew, Kinston; JAS Chausen, Henry Pope
Terebinth John P Lyttle, Bladen; o savsge
Suffolk ; G. w MeCaulcy, Chapel Hill; u Z.
Neal, Black Mountain IS E o Ballard, Miss; >
P Prospect Hall; S32 Rev ID Harrell Berue
So S Claywell, Snow Creek, 50 John Beverly, An
son So W A Moss, Hicks Ford 81 w " Turner
Brown University SIS Rev P D Guerrant 50 I
J Harris, Cumberland 50 II R Troy, Eurfreesoo
ro'; SIS II S Averitt, New Hanover; $40
phillips, Va; 81 r. Fitzgerald, Rockingham; Z
r E Troy, Lumberton /; IS Spivey, Moore :
J B Cole, Carthage; 81 n PEBBLES, jackson; ;
T R Murray, Normal College.
SIS reed. from Messrs. Crowson d Co. Lexington
for Tracts.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1853-11-09

CHIPs.-A charming novel is just out, in
which the gifted Author introduces one of
the heroines in the following sublime strain
presently 1 observed a tall lady, gorgeously
dressed, who had little, keen blue eyes, and skin
as white as the cotton that burst from the myriads
of pericraniums which had come to perfection upon
her native soil. She was five feet eight inches in
height; and weighed about one hundred and five
pounds"
WHATSOEVER a man soweth that shall he
reap" Then what a bountiful harvest OF
old coats and breeches the Tailors will reap
one of these days.
Ng- A Western Editor puts above the door o.
his sanctum, Lady visitors are requested to &c
to the Devil when they wish to obtain an interview
with the Editor"
As we are not Of the Western corns
ladies who wish to take a look at our Admir-
alship can pull the string of our Cabin
and walk right in, without stopping at tn,
door to parley with the devil )" he is no
Our Porter =
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1853-11-09
Temperance Publications.

The fund commenced at the Grand Divis-
ions, for the purchase of Temperance Publ
cations to be gratuously distributed through
out the State, is indeed encouraging, and if
the lead be as generously and generally fol-
lowed, by all interested in the work, we shall
be able to spread before every man in North
Carolina, during the coming year, such a
array of facts, figures and arguments, upon
the evils of intemperance and the enormities
of the liquor traffic, as will arouse him from
his apathy and unconcern and shake our
old Commonwealth from mountain to sea-
board.
The silent, unobtrusive but effectual plead
ings of q little Tract, addressed to the under
standing and interest of our fellow-citizens,
will frequently do more towards convincing
the judgment of thinking men, than all the
harrangues and appeals that may be brought
to bear upon them. The success of the Tract
enterprise, in other departments of morals,
has too successfully demonstrated this, to re.
quire proof at our hands.
All, then, who desire to engage in this eff
fectual method of spreading information be
fore the public, can forward to the Editor o.
this Paper (who has been only authorized t.
receive them such funds as they may desire
to invest, and they will be furnished with tn
publications purchased, in proportion to tn
amount sent. Arrangements have been made
by which we will be able to procure such work
greatly below the price at which they ar
furnished to individuals. Those who sen
, their money first will be first served. 1t
of no ~pecuniary advantage to us whatever
but for the good of the cause we trust thi
matter will be attended to with all that enc
gy and liberality which its Importance d
mands.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1853-11-09

Ia To make this old world more SUNNY
and cheerful, there should be more realheart-
feeling kindness and less parade of ostenta-
tious charity and cold ~victuals. A word of
kindness to the suffering poor is of ten fold
more price to them than all the cold potatoes
between here and the heath of old Ireland.
People who give out three cent pieces and
then slam the door in sorrowing faces, will
please copy.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1853-11-09
North Carolina Statesman.

We have seen a Prospectus for a new dem
ocratic paper under the above title, to be pub
lished in Raleigh, commencing on the lst of
January next. 1t is to be edited by Messrs.
Edward Cantweli, of Wilmington, and w.
Whitaker, Jr., of Raleigh. The price Of the
semi-weekly is 81, and the weekly 50 per an
num-. The paper will maintain States Rights
and the division of the public lands among
the States.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1853-11-09

Rlr SAN SLICK thinks that to call an ugly
woman by her right name would entitle a
Teller to a kicken but to call a beautiful
no, that's too fatterin' an word-ah handsome
no, that's too familiar pretty girl-well,
that word may pass, though it falls short-a
pretty girl a pretty girl, amt such a deadly
sin arter all. "Sam" is generally above half
right.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1853-11-09
|Gemprante ann family Gleeklg altOs paper.

EEE DEMETRIUs, the Silver-smith, and the
craft who made shrines for the goddess Diana,
opposed the Apostle Paul, and Joined the
shout-"g great is Dianna!" This was natu-
raj. They feared their bread and butter was
at a p~erilous stake-and perhaps they we're
right in their conjectures. In the same
spirit, the beer-makers, whiskey-makers, wine-
sellers, grog-sellers, cofee-house keepers,
grocery-owners AID their motley troup op-
pose any law which tends to restrain the sale
of their scourging commodities and the man.
~ufacture Of gibbering idiots and slavering
~drunkards. Their inhuman vocation is in
danger of an eternal overthrow. They fear
the loss of their bread and butter.
This is not more unnatural than was the
conduct of Demetrius of old. The prompting
motive is the same. They may claim a trib-
But what can be said of those who advocate
the cause of this modern tribe of Demetrius,
without having any personal interest in the
blood profits arising from this system of des
troying the human intellect, populating the
charnel-house with the bloated corses o
shattered humanity, debasing human char
acter and consigning to the D~runkard's Hell
the shrieking ghosts of an innumerable hos
of Rum damned victims? Can they obiec
to being considered the volunteer agents an
attornies of stealthy vice and red-hand crime
Let all cohorts of Rum and its agencies r.
member, that " a man IS kno1cn by the comp,
ny he keeps"
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1853-11-09

na@ We have received a number of Com
munications but have been unable to give
them an examination yet. They will be at
tended to as fast as time and opportunity will
allow.
The Proceedings of the Grand Section Ca
diets of Temperance are crowed out this week.
In our next issue we will give them in a con-
densed form. They are too lengthy for in
sertion in detail-they would thus occupy
some four or five columns, which is more
space than we have to spare.
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RALEIGH, @. G.
Wednesday, November 9, 1853.
A Positive Arrangement.

Sabscribers receiUing their papers with a red mark.
are thereby notified that ia four aceeks from, he re,
ceipts Of the first number thus marked their subscr;n-
ton gears nil expire !; and unless reneped acitLin
that time, the paper tciU be discontinued. This rule
'eiH be inferibly adhered to.
Bay The greater proportion of the time of
the Editor of the Age having been occupied,
since the 18th of October, in attendance upon
the State Temperance Convention, and the
Grand Division, has compelled him to defer
many matters claiming his attention. Since
his return home, he has been busily engaged,
day and night, in bringing up his business.
lie hopes soon to be able to do so, and begs
the indulgence of all concerned fora few DAYS
longer.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1853-11-09

BGa- The Democrats have elected their
Governor in Maryland-the Wings have a
majority in the Legislature, both branches,
thus securing the U. S. Senator. Four DEM
ocrats and two wings were elected to Con-
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1853-11-09
A SURVEY of the Field.

The State Temperance Convention has met
and laid before the People of North Carroll
ma the basis of action which is to govern the
friends of Temperance in the great struggle
for the reform in this State. The Resolu-
tions adopted, while they are free from die
tatorlaI arrogance and f~anatical d~enuncia-
ton, are yet firm, manly and consistent.-
They contend but for the rights guaranteed
to free citizens by our chartered liberties,
and appeal only to the sovereign people for
a ratification of their designs and purposes.
NO desire is expressed or entertained, either
in the Resolutions themselves, or the sober
Appeal to the People sent out by the Con-
%vention, to pass a law for the prohibition of
the liquor traffic, against their consent; but
ON the contrary, it is distinctly avowed that
1t is our desire. that the plblic will shall be
consulted, and that the decision rest with the
people. This is republicanism, and by it we
all wish to be governed.
We are gratifed to be able to state that, so
far, we have heard no objections made to this
policy, either by the public press of the State,
or by individuals. Some may doubt the ex-
pediency of the movement at this time, and
others again even doubt it's propriety at all,
but none can object to this purely democratic
mode of disposing of the question.
Friends of the Reform-we have now an
open field and a chance for a fair fight
with the great enemy of the happiness and
prosperity Of our people. Let the campaign
be conducted with the vigor of chivalrous
Knights, and the brave hearts of true sol
diers. Many may differ from us-let us seek
to win and convince by fair arguments, rather
; than exasperate and drive from US byinvectiyt
and denunciation. A glorious victory await.
l our cause, if we but discharge our duty il
the right way. The people generally will
do right, when the public heart and iudg
r ment is properly addressed and enlightened
e BI~ The G. S. has received Returns hay
} ing neither name or number thereon, signe
John Canon, W. p, and j. B. Clack, r. S.
Please let the G. S. know what Division it
from, SO that the proper credits may be giver
u ~ -
If B% The Poem which we declined la.
week, signed "R. NJ. c." was not frol
Franklinton, as som have thought. We sa
this to prevent the implication of an innocel
a person in that place.