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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1853-01-12
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to the Furnishing Business, which will he sold
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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1853-01-12

ILL Prrsrns having business with The Re-
tx cording Scribe Of The Grand Union uf The
Daughters Of femperancd. If Nur,h Catalina,
will please address Jane e. Bnvkin, at Smith,
field. n. c. JANE E. BOYKIN, G. S.
Daughters Of Temperance.
January |. 1853. Is
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1853-01-12
"Who would be free
Themselves must strike the blow"

Many who have joined our Order from the
unworthy motive of gain or selfish advance
ment of some friend. do not like the more
elevated stand our Order has taken in the
State as regards legal restriction. They have
not the stamina to stand the heat and smoke
of the battle-are afraid to risk their popu-
larity-form some paltry excuse, and drop of
from the Order, wearied and tired of dofMe
their duty. Let them go they have not the
nerve to do right, have not the independence
to do their duty in the face of opposition, and
the sooner such hangers on are shaken off
in the progressive character of our Order
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1853-05-09
Messrs. Butler and johnson,

Our contemporary of the Morning Mail, ren-
ders handsome and we'll deserved tribute to two
of our late representatives 10 the House of Dele
gates, Messrs. VIM. F. Butler and G. N. johnson.
He says:
I'VE cannot concllde these remarks without
paying tribute to the two gentlemen who have
declined to become candi dates for re- election in
the House of Delegates: Mr.. VIM. F. Butler
and G. N. Johnson, Esq. The writer speaks
from personal and daily observation of their
course, when he bears warm testimony to the ad-
mirable manner in which they discharged their
legislative duties. Mr.. Buffers sound sense,
practical character, and dignfed and Courteous
address made friends of all with whom ha came
in contract. MIR. Johnson, though he served but
q short time, exhibited an ability, judgment. in-
dustry and tact, which, combined with his mod
est and unassuming bearing, rendered him most
reliable representative. Both these gentlemen
have earned for themselves the confidence and
estee m of the citizens of Richmond"
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1853-05-09
fhs baaatr.t ark IL t.atlls teaa,.

We learu from the Bedford Sentins that Mr..
John Goode of hat county, has been rehearsing
the editorials of the Richmond Enquirer on the
subject of the Public Lands. He declared.
among other things. in the precise language of
the Enquirer, that BENEFITS bill .surrenders IN
the new States ALL tho public lands within
their borders" This reminds US of the promise
which the Enquirer made about ten DAYS ago,
that we should hear from it .in less than tbono-
and years. on This subject. We have waited
patiently, but it seems as though our contempo-
rary means to defer his rennder, if not tbous-
and years., at least until after the election. We
submit to that journal whether this is fair mode
of conducting a canvass. The Enquirer has
made statement 10 regard to an important pub
lie question, which we have proved from the re-
cord to be utterly unfounded. Nevertheless,
that paper neither retracts its error nor pre-
tends to dispute the accuracy of our fig
uies. In the meantime, Democratic parti-
zans in the country seize hold of their Or
CAMS revelatious and repeat them at every court
house, grog shop, and cross road in the land.-
So long as the Enquirer's statemen ut stands unre.
tracted in the columns of that paper, it will be
Believed by its readers, and will mislead the pub
lie mind. We appeal. therefore, to our neigh
bours, to do one of two things: Either substan.
tate your assertion that Benefits bill gives I'D to
the new States all the public lands within their
limits, or candidly ad m it that you missed the
figure by the incons derable amount of too huns
dred and ninety millions of acres.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1853-05-09

lie Few YORK Journal Of CensfI.Srso say.,
"Some twenty eight years ago, cue Of ouf tiiust
respectable citizens now living, purchased large
quantities of land in the upper part of Manhat
tan Islands, basing his projects of gain on the
calculation that the population of the city doubled
every sixty years. and that the Island was csna-
Die OF containing a population of 1900, 0oo. -
he was laughed at, but has since turned the
most of his land to handsome account. fou,
days ago. he sold lot on the corner of Fifth
avenue and 1o5th street, which cost $40 at the
time mentioned, for $500; and other lots in
Yorkville, fol which from $50 to 40 was paid,
now rediy bring $500 aud upwards, according
to location"
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1853-05-09
VIRGINIA AND TENNESSEE RAILROAD

The Lynchburg Express publishes interesting
letters from COL c. F. NJ. Garnest. Chief Engi-
neer, addressed to the President of the Virginia
and Tennessee Railroad. in which he says
DEAR SIR-Here am, Mt Lee Court House
after most nborous tramp. through Moccassin
Gaps. Raccoon Hollows and Wild Ca. Valleys
saying nothing of the Perks Knobs and
Ridges. am able to say we can get n good
and cheap line from the Virginia and rennesses
Railroad to Cumberland Gap.
OF the passage oftbe Gap, know nothing
as yet; but will know in forty eight hours After
what have seen. | am most sansuine of orr
success.
If the Gap should BIO very difficult we have
plenty OF examples to encourage US; we can afford
to speed large sum to pass that point. Parts
OF this line are beautiful, beyond conception
nothing to do but to sail through smooth rich
valleys. with the most magnificent scenery on
each side. There need be no tunnel between
eur road aud the Cumberland Gap, except one
500 feet long, which nature has made for US
Near natural tunnai is cave which will
be formidable rival of Weir's Cave or of the
Mammoth Cave in Kentucky.
have been most ngreeably disappointed in
finding this country fertile and so we'll settled
up. The population here is quite large and evil
IDENTIFY on the increase; the rising generation is
apparently at every house.
CUMBERLAND GAP, April "a, 1858.
DEAR SIR-All right--we can get into Ken
lucky safe and well. To morrow nroceed on
my journey to Louisville. This is very stri-
king place, nature exhibits some other e,andest
features. Our line would enter Kentucky with.
out touching Tennessee. | have been ia all
three States 70 day. The house that am of is
in Tennessee, though occupied by very clever
Virginian. And if the place is not a paradise,
the presiding genius ia certainly Il very fair
daughter of Mother Eve.
Twill report progress again from Louisvile.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1853-05-09
L SONG OF MAY

kns's scented buds all around me are swelling
a5s songs ia the Streams. there il health IN the
Die;
|of dsiIght in each bosom is dwelling,
lat the pure day beams DER mountain and vale
|oiste reign OF Cd Winter is broken
|rrdure is fresh upon every tree;
kre's revival the charm, and a token
k, on thou Spirit of Beauty 10 thee.
looketh forth from the halls OF the morning.
ashes the clouds thst begit his career;
|omss the giadness and glory, returning
Isl on The promise and hope OF the yta!:
with rich light all the ba M bre athiag hswsrs-
bunss to the zenith, and laughs oS the wave;
les into music the green foeest-5owcrs.
bids Ihe say plains which the broad rivers lave.
Ing bird is on; on his delicate pin,on-
bldly sails in the Infinite sky;
hq TO May and her fairy Dominion.
hrs on the west-wiRd's fragrant sigh
above, there are peace and pleasure
|oodiands are sngng-the heaven is bright;
i are unfolding their emerald treasure,
JAMS genial split is soaring IN light.
nv weary and care haunted bosoml
bells OF The spring time aTouses itno mere;
in the wild.wsod--ths sheen OF the BLOSSOM
esh swelling fountsin-iheir magic Is Ger.
Ills; 10 the sireams-when look on the flowers,
ell OF the Past, with so mourntul tone,
kIl up the throngs of my long-yanshed houIs,
|gh that their transports are over and gone.
he wide spreading earth-fIom the lmltles
kvsn
have vanished an eloquent glory and CLEAN,
|sl'd mind no more, is the influence gwen,
coisreth lite with the hues of a dream:
I'm parplsd landscape its lovelIness keepeth-
that a light, as OF old, gllds the wave;
I've OF my spirit in heavlness sleepeth,
B but my youth, and the visions 1t gave.
not that age on my years hath descended
bt that It's snow-wreaths enclrcle my brow;
kewness and sweetness OF Being are ended
OF their love kIndling wiichery now, ling
lows OF Death DER my path have been sweep
|are those VINO have loved me, debasfed from
day; sleeping,
b turf is brisht, where in peace they are
b wings OF remembrance my soul Is away.
to the glow OF this present existence
Is, from The Past, a funeral STRAIN;
kgefly turns to the high-sse ming distance,
the lost blooms of earth viii be garnered again !,
no mlldew the self, dsmask-rose cheek she u
|uiish;
Gsief bears no longer the poisonous sting
ttiiess Death no dark seeptre can flourish,
la with his blight the luxuriant spring.
J that the hopes which to others are given
Id on my heart In this rich month of May;
|e clear anthems that ring through the HEAVIER;
the bland airs that enliveu the day;
ntle Nature. her festival keeping,
S not my bosom, all do NOT condemn:
lost and the lovely my spirit S weeping,
b he art slondest raptures are buried with them
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1853-05-09

A NUPrIAL TRAaEDy.-A wealthy Ameri-
can merchant of the city of New Orleans had
married Creole lady of fortune, and with the
estates and servants, came into possession OF a
muatto seamstress and her daughter a child of
seven years. The gentleman was so much struck
with the extraordinary beauty of the child,
which had the purest Italian features AMI com
pexion, that he resolved to save it from the life
of degradation which was before it, and to tree it
and educate it. He sent the child to northern
school, and there it remained till her sixteenth
Yearly all supposed to be patrician Creole
maiden. She herself knew not to the contrary,
so young was she when sent to the North. Be-
loved by all her companions, the idol of the in
stitute, and caressed by every one, she left it to
return South, she sue posed, to the roof of
''her uncle" A young Louisiana gentleman,
who had seen her in Phila 1elphia, and loved her.
and was beloved by her, sought her hand on her
return.
The marriage day was fixed, nay. arrived,
when the mother. who had been long sold aw ay in
La Fourche interior, 10 order that she hight never
appear as a witness against her child. reappear-
cd, and in the bridal hall, in the very hour, after
the ceremony had been performed. and claimed
the magnificent and now miserable bride as her
own daughter-a bond slave by birth, and au
African by blood! The scene, as described by
one who was present, surpassed the power of a
pen to portray. That night, the bridegroom, af-
ter charging the adopted father of his bride with
his gross deception, shot him through the body,
and disappeared, carrying, no one knew whittier,
his infamy and bitter sorrow The next morn
ing the bride was found disfgured corpse. in
the superb nuptial chamber which had been pre-
pared for her reception. She had taken poison
Education, cultivated mind and taste, which
had made her better understand how great was
her degradation now armed her hand with the
ready means of death. The unhappy planter
recovered from his wound, and has gone to the
North, where no resides. buried in the deepest
seelusiou-the residue of his years embittered
by the keenest regret.-N Y. Herald.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1853-05-09

EDUCATION IN CHNA.-Chna is considered
with reason to be country of letters. Education
is in great repute; each village has a school,
where children in the most humble conditions
can receive early education. The quantity of
books printed aud sold in China are immense
ettered man or member of the celebrated
Academy of Han-lin recte all the sentences
Of Sec-Chou, and pass from dynasty to dynasty,
to fabulous eppchs of Chinese mythology, but
his science does not pass the frontier, nor does
he inquire into the events that are pass
Ing In the world Of barbarians. Ignorance of other
nations, is to the Chinese boast
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1853-05-09

Strikes. says Ion, the correspondent ofthe Balti>
more Sun, are everywhere the order of the day,
and the last and one of the most reasonable, was
that OF the President. who struck. not for higher
wages. but for less drudgery, His greatest an
noyance was the Office seekers, aud he deter
mined to give them but six hours in tho week.
The strike works very well.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1853-05-09
Loudon Con gressi;onal District

Wing Convention met at Winchester Tues
day last and nominated Alexander r. Boteler oil
Jefferson, as the Wing candidate for that Con-
gressional district in opposition to that unblush
ing renegade, c. J Faulkner, Esq. MIR. Bot.Ier i.
gentleman of high character and fine pablo
speaker.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1853-05-09

New Directors
The usual committee was appointed to exaul.
inc proxies. George loyal, Esq, appeared as
proxy for the State
The President laid before the stockholders, a
statement of the general condition of the institu-
ton. We learn that the present valuation of the
stock is, according to it, Sill IS.
A resolution was adopted to establish an office
of discount and deposit at Lynchburg, with cap.
ital of 100000, 10 pursuance of an act passed at
the last session of the Legislature, and that the
President and Directors of the Bank be ampow-
cred to fix and determine the mode 10 which the
capital Of the Bank shall be raised, having regard
to the provisions of the act, with u proviso that
two-thrds of the increased capital of the branch
shall be raised by purchase of stock by the cti>
zens of Lynchburg and its vicinity, on the terms
which may be prescribed by the Board of the mo-
Their bank.
The President and Directors of the parent
Bank were authorized to increase the capital
OF the branches at Richmond, Petersburg, Alex
andria, Gainesville, Weston and Salem, by
such amount at each place, as may be raised by
the sale of stock 10 the next twelve MONTHS at
such place, the terms TO be prescribed by the
Board. The increase at Richmond not to OK
coed 100000; at Petersburg, 100000; and at
the branches above named, $4,000 each.
Tho salary OF the President of the Weston
branch was increased to $3.50, and the salary of
the President ofthe branch at Lynchburg, was
fixed for the present at $500.
Resolutions were adopted instructirs them
Board of the parent Bank to prepare and pre-
sent memorial to the next Legislature, asking
40 extension Of the charter Of the Exchange
Bank.
resolution was also adopted to recommend
to the Executive plumber of stockholders suita-
Bile to be appointed Directors in the Bank for the
ensuing twelve months.
An application was made for branch at
Danvie, Pittsylvana county, which was advo-
Gated by Wm NJ. Tredway Esq. Mr.. Hoge,
of Montgomery, spoke in favor of establishing
branch at Blacksburg in that county, and Mr..
Smith of Caroline, in behalf of branch at Port
Royal in that county. Each speaker gave inter-
esting statistics of the business and resources of
these localities. These applications were all
laid the table until the next general meeting Of
the stockholders.
An entirely new ticket was elected at the
GAINESVILLE branch, in Meckenburg county, John
W. Young, Esq, being elected in place of the
President who had been elected by the Board to
supply the vacancy occasioned by the death of
Mr.. Venable, the former President.
Nor. Beacon of Fridou
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1853-05-09

Inc ashlngton Republic says that letters have been
received a Washington from Mexico, which announce
that Santa 80 has inorma ly declined giving his an
probation OF the treaty lately concluded with Col soo
Co., Tor of road the Isthmus of
Ishuantepec and further that he declined receiving the
lnstemens of $4,000, WHICH were to be paid monthly
by Sloo & Co
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1853-05-09
IMPORTS. PRODUCTS AND DEBTS


Tue appendix to report of the Secretary of the Trea
sury as recently communicated to the Senate gives some
important figures. 1t is stated that our average animal
imports from 1921 to 1926, specie included, were $50
ae1o from ls4s to 1852 they 1871 $40 shows
ing chat they than doubled in thirty wears Orr
average imports from 1921 to 1926 $3.50 439 1856 and
rom 1878 to 1882 $l75943360 In 1921 the tonnage of
the United States only a9s 95s tons; in 1852 it was
4!3s44l tons, showing that has than trebed in
thirty years Next to Great Britain we have larger
tonnage than any nation ip the world FIVE wears at
the present rate ofncrease shall surpass Great Bri
tain. "
me value OF our annual products exceeds three thou.
SAND millions OF dollars, oi which only about $40 900 600
are abroad leaving 900 oo be consumed at home
ana nterehanged among the States At least 900
Is thus lnterchanged in the reciprocal system which pre-
walls between the States of the Union How small after
ALL our foreign trade, about which we egislate SO
muc ard for the defence OF which, and the collection of
the duties upon it, we spend much compared with
tho inland business! "
Inc Total debt OF The seyera! States in 1851 was
S20l,54i62l which was less by some millions III n 1t
nae oeen during the previous years The value of
properly assessed in the States was $3.50 l49.
ioI, herfa value, however, 81 ,o6S 15s779-a pref
gooa security, we think tor their debts, whether ow ing
al home or abroad.-Pha Inquirer.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1853-05-09
NELSON .

The Democrats of Nelson have nomioated Jas
B. Hargrove, Esq, as their candidate for the
House of Delegates. Col. Dawson, the late
delegate, is the Wing candidate.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1853-05-09

CONSUMPTION OF ToBAcco.-lf the popula-
ton of the earth be taken at one thousand mil
lions, and the consumption reckoned as equal to
that of the kingdom of Denmark. or seventy
ounces head, the produce of the whole
world will amount to near two millions Of tons
Q,953,l25) year. Seventy ounces head, Of
course, far exceeds the average consumption of
Europe,in most OF the countries of which tobacco
is heavily taxed. 1t is certain, however, on the
other han1, that it falls far short of the consump-
ton of Asia containing the majority Of mankind
where women and children smoke as we'll rs
men. and where the article is, moreover, un-
taxed. Near half the British tonnage which
entered inward or cleared outward last year
would be required to convey the quantity of this
American weed of which the value,' at Two pence
pound. will amount to nearly thirty six and
half million sterling, 36,462, 500l-Journal of the
Statistical Society, v. XVI, part l..
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1853-05-09

David Merriwether of Ky, who for short
time held the vacancy in the Senate made BY
Mr. Clay's death is appointed Governor of New
Mexico 0ace Lane. Every body will be gratifed
vita Lanes removal though he was appointed
as Wh'g'-hut having gone a fHibustering, he
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1853-05-09

NORTH CARoLisA FIsaEREs-The Plym outh IN C.)
Viager says:
Our fishermen on the Roanoke have been doing fine
and herrings were taken haul The run of sbad cn
times very fair One day last week nine sturgeon In
the seine Oft b. Nichols; being very large and newer
captured Twenty Of the largest size we're taken du
the morning e
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1853-05-09
The New York Mirror has the followio

The New York Mirror has the following:
A PREDtCTIoN.-We venture to predict TINT
in less than four years from this time, the United
States of America will be engaged in war with
some foreign power, aud that the Hon. Scion
Borland. Minister to Central America will be-
the principal cause.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1853-05-09

ssIhe Board of Army Officers recently assembled in
washington, have decided unanimously to take Harrods
burg Springs, in Kentucky for the Western Military Asy
lun, at the price of 100000.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1853-05-09

| The New York Times states that the cee.
orated singers, Mario and Grisi, will visit that
city during next autumn in season to open the
| new opera house.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1853-05-09

The reported discovery of Gold at San Antonio Tex
as turns out to be hoax. Ali the gold exhibited So
having been found there it said brought from
California.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1853-05-09

Alexander Mosely, Esq, of Buckingham, has
been nominated by District Convention, as the
Wing candidate FOR the 9th Congressional Dis
tlict.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1853-05-09

hev' Thomas f. Davis, of Camden S. c.. has been
chosen Bishop ofthe Episcopal Diocese of South Carroll
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1853-05-09

The Coldwater tMch Journal says forty-two slaves
passed through that village a short time since,
on the underground railroad bound for Canada and FIR
DOM
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1853-05-09
ANOTHER NEW TERRITORY-ALHAR


late number of the Washington Union con-
sains IL communication from Henry r. School,
craft. Esq. in which he describes a section of
country which is known by the name of AIhar~
ra He says it is attractive, we'll timbered
and fertile area of country, lying Immediately
west of the Rocky Mountains, in mild, temper.
ate latitudes to which, for the purpose of dis
tinct hllusion he applies the above original term
This area is about fifty miles broad, and lies par
ael TO the Rocky Mountains for distance Of
sevesal hundred miles. 1t gives rise to both Of
the main and numerous sub-aflluents of the Co.
lumbia River 1t isa high plain. which is cut
through by these ahluents, of most fertile char
acter, bearing trees, and in some places high
grass; and while the streams create abundant
water power for lumber and grain mills and ma
Chinery, they are free, or nearly Free from ipun-
dation of their banks. This district probably
compartments twenty-five thousand square miles,
and if its capacities of production have been COR
recty estimated, would sustain a population
greater than some of the Eastern and Atlantic
States. According to the recent act organizing
the Territory of Washington, it lies chiefly if
not wholly, within the boundaries of this new
Government. 1t is altogether genial country,
and seems destined to form a link of connection.
by ordinary means OF transit, with the Missouri
Valley, through the Yellow Stone 1t NAV be
noticed that while the eastern foot of the Rocky
Mountains presents vast sand deserts and burning
plains, the fertile lands in this area reach to the
very tops OF its western emnencss.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1853-05-09
made this epigram on the cloek:

made this epI gram on the cl3ek:-
Mechanic his labor will often discard,
the rate of his pay he dislikes;
"a clock-and its case is uncommonlv hard
ill continue to tcork though it stgikest,