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Spirit of the age., 1853-07-13
GATES COUNTY. July ]

GATES COUNTY, July /.
Mr.. EDITOR: With sOme three or four
thousand others, was in Murfreesborough
on Friday the Oath June, at the laying of
the Corner Stone of the Wesleyan Female
College. The building is large and rapidly
going up; and in the northeast corner saw
large square granite stone deposited which
was lowered some three feet to its destina-
tion, performed by the Masonic Fraternity,
numbering at least some three hundred mem
bers Of the Order. At eleven o'clock the
Mlsons formed the procession at their Hall,
under the direction Of their accomplished
and polite NJ lrshal, assisted by his Aids, and
proceeded Immediately up William Street,
accompanied by the splendid Pennsylvania
Brass Band, to the Odd Fellows Hall, where
the Sons Of Temperance were in waiting to-
gether with the Ca let's, to the number Of
some two hundred, joined the procession, di-
rectel by their Marshal gentleman seec-
ted from the Sons, dressed in splendid Re.
gala, who led off and performed the various
duties imposed on him with credit to himself
and the appreciation of all.
The Trustees Of the College were alsoin
procession, making it nearly three-fourths Of
q mile long. After going through some two
or three streets, they came to the College
DullQlng, Wnefe Jne stone, continuing LHt
usual deposits on all such occasions, wa:
laid with the ceremonies Of the Order. Af
ter which all repaired to the Methodist E
Church, where an appropriate and eloquent
Grafton was deliveredby the Rev. Thomas g
Lowe, under an immense aroor erected fo
the occasion. Tho church was crowded
floor and galleries, with the fair and beaut.
of the Borough and country around, as wei
as from distance.
The exercises ut tho church being over
about 2 o'clock dinner was announced an
the compluy repaired to the beautiful oa
grove Immediately in front of the ODD Fe
lows Hall, where the long tables were pler
tifully spread with the well prepared sui
stantials of the season. While enjoying thes
refreshments, the Band discoursed swee
sounds to the qualification of all, on an ell
yated platform erected for the occasion. Lat
In the evening the company began to leave
truly pleased with the harmonious proceed
ing Of the day. GATES.
Spirit of the age., 1853-07-13

THE FAILEN-That man has been unfor-
tunate, and why do you still persist in speak
ing of his follies or errors? lie sees them,
0, how wildly and feels their bitterness too.
It is cruel disposition that leads men to
speak i'll Of the fallen and condemn their er-
rors, especially when they confess their faults,
and are struggling to gain the summit of tho
hill which they unfortunately and unwisely
descended. While he was in pros perity, eY-
erybody had a smile, an amble and good
word for him; but now the case is reversed.
And it is q cruel disposition to crowd and
trample upon those who are down and ele-
vate those who are in the ascendancy still
higher. Let us Danish it !; it is too much
like COWS and hogs: if a poor KINE gets on
tho descending grade during the Ides of
March, there is not fat Neley or a sharp
horn, but is ready to give her a push or a
thrust; if IN unlucky porker gets under the
gate, or pilloried in a board fence, all, big
and little, pounce upon him and give him
pinch. Let US be Dten-not brutes. =
Spirit of the age., 1853-07-13
RALEIGH, @. Q.
Wednesday, July 13, 1853.
APnsitiva Advancement.

Subscribers receiring their papers ,Oth red mark
thereby notified that in four cecks from the re-
cept Of the fr8t number thus marked their s"bscri-
tioa gears ,0iU expire and unless rene,eed rithia
that time, the paper 0iu be Discontinued This rule
wiH Be intleribly adhered to.
He Persons writing US relative to Can
didates treating or not treating, must allow
such information to appear in our columns
over their proper signatures, or they cannot
appear at all. This is due to all parties
Such things should be stated openly, without
disguise. If the writer from Joyner's will
allow his name to be put to his article, We
will insert it /; not otherwise.
Spirit of the age., 1853-07-13
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R@ The New York Organ comes to us
with new and beautiful heading, and print
ed on elegant new type, being No. of new
volume, in which is commenced an admirable
Story by Meta Victoria Fuller. 1t is refresh
ing to look on such sheet.
Spirit of the age., 1853-07-13
GAitnr'a CnrrrGAunArurt

CLINToN, SAMPSON County, July 5, '53.
As you have made call for the names of
persons who, as candidates, declare they soiLL
not treat with intoxicating drinks, have the
pleasure Of informing you, that on yesterday,
Tho 4th) after delivering very eloquent
Grafton, Mr.. Everett A.. Bizzell declared
himself acandidate for Che Office of County
Court Clerk and also declared he viii not
treat with spirimogs liquors, wine or cider.
d. II. HOLLAND.
Spirit of the age., 1853-07-13

BP The last number of the Raleigh Star
announces that WILLIAM G. DoUB, Esq, has
become Editor and Proprietor of that long
established journal, who makes his bow
Editorial with characteristic modesty and
good taste. Mr.. D. has hitherto been con-
nected with the Press of the State. As a
gentleman and scholarwe welcome our friend
into the Corps Editorial. We comply with
his request with pleasure, in copying his
terms:
Ifpaid strictly in advance, two dollars per
annum two dollars and fifty cents, if paid
within six months and three dollars at the
year.
Advertisements not exceeding sixteen lines
vii be inserted one time for one dollar, and
twenty-five cents for each subsequent inser-
ton. Those of greater length will be charged
proportionally. Court Orders and Judicial
advertisements will be charged 25 per cent
higher than the above rates. A reasonable
deduction will be made to those who adver-
| tise by the year.
Book and job Printing done with neatness
and despatch, and on accommodating terms.
Bea Letters to the Editor must be post
paid.
Spirit of the age., 1853-07-13
A Wrong Impression Corrected.

Having understood that an article written
during our absence from home few weeks
since, and published in this Paper, concern
ing the Raleigh & CASTOR Railroad, is calcu-
lated to make, and perhaps has made an er-
roneous impression upon the minds OF some
persons, it affords US great pleasure to state,
from our own knowledge, that no road is
more clear of dissipated hands for no one
can retain employment on the Raleigh and
CASTOR Road, in any capacity, who is at all
dissipated-thc first case of inebriatioR being
sure to he visited by q prompt discharge
| Indeed, we do not know Of an Engineer, or
other Officer. who is in the habit of drinking
at all.
The article in question referred to the Cars
running first at rapid rate, and then imme-
diately falling off to a slow pace, &c. This
is owing to the safe and proper arrangement
made for the protection Of passengers. Ac
cording to the published Rules and Schedule
time, an Engineer is not permitted to run
faster than six miles over the turn-outs, trus
sel-work, &C., and therefore, where the Roat
is free Of these distractions, the Cars dast
along at a speed of thirty miles an hour IL
.,rslAr. -. make the time required. The RoaC
is conducted by Southern gentlemen entire
and we know it to be one Of the best in TIL
Union, and conducted upon safe, temperanc
principles and we should very much regro
t to be the means of creating any prejudices 0
fears concerning a public work which is
credit and honor to Southern enterprise an
o good management.
We have deemed it alike due to ourselve
and to the Officers of the Raleigh and Caste
!. Road, to make the above remarks-and W
. would also observe, that the gentleman VIII
: wrote the article alluded to above, was proml
: ted by desire to do the road service fl
we know him to be a friend to the work; an
we are certain no one will be more gratifie
e to know, than he, that the information upo
: which his fears had been. excited, was base
upon ill-founded apprehensions, merely.
:. In conclusion, then we say, no road b;
d more competent Officers, obliging and ge
$ tlemanly Conductors, and dmore reliable, stead
!; Engineers, than the Raleigh and Castor Ra
road.
Spirit of the age., 1853-07-13

The AGE what home feels not the pleasure
it brings,
And laughs as is read, its fine pleasing things?
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-04-18

1t in,cr,ols aFang The ahole length Of the
line. just before a train is to pass, each one
walks over his heat" ard looks 10 see that
every track and tie. every tunnel. So itch. rail-
Gimp and riye,. Is in good order and free from
obstruction. If So. he takes bis stand wllh a
white flag and waves it to The approaching
train as a signal 10 .'come on"-and come on
il does, al full speed. If there is any thing
wrong. he wave red flag, or at srlght red
lamp, and the engineer seeing II, prompt
shuts offtlle steam and sounds the whistle to
put down the breakers" Every inch oil the
road is carefully examined after tie passage Of
each train. Austrian espionage IS hardly more
strict. With such an effective police accidents
from distractions upon the track become
almost Impossible, unless there is gross neg
gcnce on the part of the watchmen.-Ere
Journal
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-04-18

IfNcHBU RG April oh, 800
I n meeting of the Board Of Directors of said Con
= pany:-lst, Resolred That it is inexpedient to
continue the plan of return Tickets grant season
kesand that in lieu thereof and favor those who
travel to considerable extent on the ours any per
son buying and paying in adya for less than fifty
tickets between any named points, shall be entitled
10 deduction twenty five per Tickets so issued
shall not be transferable beyond the white members of
the purchasers immediate family, ard no duplicate
shall be issued for any ticket that mas he lost.
3D. Resolaea, That all passengers hereafter travelling
on the Va and Tenn Railroad shall be required to pur
chase tickets from the agents at the Deposition which
they may respectively leave and any passenger or pa.
c"gerS failing to do, then the conductor of the train
shall collect of any such passenger passengers an
additional charge oen per on the regular rates of
are: Provided, however, that in instance shall he
receive less than en,no than fifty cents additional
charge to any point the Road. An extract from the
minutes A J. BLACK, Sec'ry
lJ-ts
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-04-18
IL f Nj A II X s,

RICHMOND, April IA, 1853
The Spring Trade is fairly under way,-business
is consequently unusually brisk in all departments of
trade We are enjoying delig htfu leather too and
the city never presented attractive appearance at
this season of the year. than it wears at this time
ToBAcco-Wc observe more animation in the market
this week. but the breaks beginning to fall Off
Good and fine descriptions may be quoted shade high
en-
FLouR-We have little or no alteration to note in pri
ces this week. Country superine continues to sell at
"a - s5-with only moderate demand on the part
of shippers.
GkAlN-Ne quote prime and red wheats at 81 Is Isl
IT, receipts light, and millers toeraby well supplied
White and yellow corn sells readily at 81 60 and
Corn meal at Is cents per bushel.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-04-18
f. Y G + LSIOR
KEEP ET BEFORE THE PEOPLE.

LFNCHBURG CLOTHING EMPORIUM
WHERE may be found the largest and best got NJ,
w Stock of Ready Made Clothing ever offered n
the citizens of Lynchburg. Our stock comprises eve.
ny style, quality and coor Of Dress and Frocl Coots
business Cunts of various styles plnin and Fancy Cass
and Figured Silk Satin Maraes Vests in endless a'
rley,-Also, very lmge and select stock OF sbi
Goods Umbrellas, Carpet Bags, Trunks, dc &c,
Also
Cloths Ca'smercs, and '"siings ofthe finest fabric
made to orde- in the latest stye and nj tho ,r,oo,
notice Good fits warranted in all cases or the CIobs
returned. HATCHER, LOCKWOOD g. co
npl5-ts , ~
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-04-18

A late Paris letter says;-"The Americans
cannot help noticing and admiring the rapidity
with which the French feet went to sea-
Thirty six hours after the dispanch " as hand
ed 10 the admiral, his twelve vessels left the
ROADS OF foulon. Should they be ordered as
secretly OF promptly to Hayt or Cuba, they
would arrive at their destination before ii could
be known at Washington that they had even
left the French coast"
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-04-18
Spring supply for 1853.
10 The Citizens OF the Fifth Con-
sreSSiOnas District.

recent act of our Legislature the counties Of
~ Halifax, Henry, Pittsyvana, Franklin, Appomai'
tex, Patrick and Campbell, compose the 5th District
The cilzes of which, and those of the adjoining conn
ties are invited tie meet in Lynchbure, at the wen
known
CLOTHING AND FURNISHING BAZAAR, =.
to examine the largest and desirable stock oil
Spring and Summer Clothing ever offered in this section
Of the old Domii ion
just received from mandatory. supply 70
which we shall make constant addition lhoroughout the
seaGon) of seas Unable Clothing.
CoATS.-Cassimere, Casbmerett, Tweels Alpaca
Urotop, Dmp-de-Ete, Seersucker Brown French Linen
White do. Fancy Go; Planters Linen, Erminet, Linen
Duck arm other styles of summer coats.
FANTS of every suitable material.
NESTS.-Silk Satin Marine, Linen. Lustrc, Nor'
ted do; Fancy Marseiles. VIII tie do, buff DO gold TINS
eled Party Vests, silver tinseed, do Embroidered Me-
rino ,odo.
FURNISHING GOODS.-Linen Shirts, fine, medi-
um and low priced Collars, Opera Ties, Stocks ofa'
watts Gloves, Socks Suspenders &c. Particular atie,
ton Is given to this departmentnnd large and compete
assortment ofhe latest styles of the above goods con"
stantly on hand AS. SHAFER Co
apl l6-ts
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-04-18

An army with Bannsrs'-As you are
whirled along over The Hudson River Rail.
road at the rate offorty miles an hour, you
catch a glimpse, every minute or two, Oft
man waving something like white poke,
handkerchief on the end ola stick with sat
isfactory sort of expression circumference
If you take the trouble 10 count, you will find
that it happens some two hundred times be-
tween East Albany aud Thirty First street.
1t looks like rather useless ceremony. at first
glance. but it is pretty important one, never
theless
There are 225 Of these flag men, stationed
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-04-18

From an article of The London Morning
Chronicle o. the 22J ult in relation 10 the pol
icy Of our Government as indicated in the In
augural Address OF The President. we copy the
following passage respecting The Monroe doc
Urine:
The Wing advcrsaries OF The President.
whose bounden duty it is TO pick holes IN his
Inaugural Message profess themselves aPPre'
hensive Of The effect which his tribute TO The
Monroe doctrine may produce IN Europe, wh'ie
at the same time they tell US that II - believed
to be wholly without Importance IN America.
There was really some ground for their antic-
palions; for This portion of Mr.. Pierce's adj
dress, read with an English eye. has been IN"
terprcted as the gratutous and offensive asser
ton Of an understandable principle. For our
selves however, we adhere To our first impress
sion tina, taxing the peculiarlics Of his position
into account.we have. as Englshmen and En-
ropeans, every reason TO be eontented with
Mr.. Pierce's message. The American Presi.
dent, whose first official harangue had been
eagerly looked forward to by host OF enlhu-
sastic partisans. aud whose election to be their
spokesman had been the fruit oil comprom-
se between them all. could scarcely hive done
less than address himself to the several ideas
ofdomesfc administration and foreign policy
which bis friends were understood to enter
tain. President Pierce just saiiyfied the exlgen-
cies of his situation, AMI more.
Ii is not, however, the Monroe doctrine in
itself, TO which President PIERCE subscribes,)
but the public affirmation of that doctrine by
the Government of tire United States (Which
the President deprecatcs) that is open to seri-
Iay oil n,
with American statesmen for making canon
Of practical policy that the United States should
oppose every attempt OF the European Pow
ers 10 effect fresh conques,s or plant fresh col
onies on the American continents. Such max
inns universally acquicsced in ut home, though
not paradcd abroad. belong to the traditions o
every Government in the world. The propo
siion that Holland should resist European set
Elements in the eastern Archipelago may be
heard ,once or twice a week in the Dutch Cham
bers. We, ourselves, have actually hazarded
A distant and disastrous war. without single
excuse for II. kept the doctrine Of the For
cign Office, that Russia must not be allowed to
push her arms and her interest TO the east OF
The western Caucasus. No one has ground
for complaining as anst precepts embodying
the traditional wisdom of successive genera
tons Of Businessmen. so long as they are reserved
for application as occasion may arise. and SO
long as they are not obiruded on III notice OF
equally powerful and equally independent
But most certainly it would be
a dangerous novelty if any such maxim were
flung in the face Of mankind as a principle OF
public law-as a dogma which no emergency
would justify the declarants IN contravening &
which no combination of circumstances would
rntltlc the rest of the world to disregard"
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-04-18

Gov. Seymour, of New York has determ;n.
ed upon calling an extra session of the Legis-
lature, and has sent in message recommend.
ing speedy action in r, ference 10 the enlarge
ment of the canals
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-04-18

The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Compa-
ny nave declared a semi. annual dividend of
nve per cent in money on the Washington
Branch and three per cent in stock on the main
stem
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-04-18

Mr. Swami, about 10 resignhis post, as Pres
ident of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, Is
spoken of as likely TO be the Wing candidate
as Governor Of Maryland.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-04-18

THE organization of the Norfolk and Peters
burg railroad company was completed on We'd
nesday last Dr.. Francis Mallory was elected
President, and Messrs. CAMP and LEONARD
were chosen as Directors of the company.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-04-18
Nomination Of a Candidate

In consequence Of bad weather The Wing
Meeting intended to have been held Saturday
night for the nomination of a candidate for the
House Of Delegates. was postponed until this
--evening o'clock, when all the wings of the
city are requested 10 meet at the Court House
for that purpose.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-04-18

Mr. Sargent. the editor of the Washington
Republic, is reported to be lying dangerously
Ill at his residence in Washington city
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-04-18

Perry J. Eggborn has been nominated as
the Wing Candidate for the Legislature from
Culpeper county; and James G Field, the
Democratic Candidate.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-04-18

We are indebted to Hon. j. M. Clayton for
copies OF his speech in the Senate, in vindica.
'0h u me Central American Treaty, conclud.
90 WIN 1reat Britain on the 10th April 1850
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-04-18

B. B. Trench esq, has accepted the APP
poiDtment rendered to him by the President,
as Signer of Land Patents, to which, if we are
not msinformed, salary is attached Of sl5-
600.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-04-18
COMMERCIAL RECORD
Lynehburg Tobacco and Wheat Maj,
LrNcHpuaa A.

TOBACCO. 'o'5
Inspections the past week,
Do previously since lst Jan. .o ''hfs
Together, CO.
Receipts continue oderate demand 0,.,J =
ciptioDs. SAILS of Commo Lug.si 90 ,os,so "'' d.
and fine L,,gs s. 90 To 800; Com Leof5 IN '' good
Middling. &c 50 to IS 90; Good. So to an, f'99'
hhds. inspected louise Lugs, inferior So To Al so me
and fine / so to g. 90. Leaf, s. 50 n stco "o'd
quality. - N
WHEAT IS 80 for Red and White
WM r. SMITH, Com. Al
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-04-18
Miniature Almanac.

R-oSThe Ladies' of the Catholic Church will
As'-4- hold n FAIR. on the 90 inst. Mt the house
formerly occuIiedby Messrs. Mcdaniel hnrton Main
street, for the purpose of enarging the Church.
apl Is
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-04-18
BLANKS! BLANKS!
AT THE VIRGINIAN OFFICE.
ItONSTABLES' Warrants,
" Executions,
Delivery Bonds md Notices,
INDEMNIFY Ing Bonds.

1ndemntfytng Bonds.
SHERIFFS' Delivery Bonds and Notices,
IndemnifyinS Bonds.
Bills of Lading, Negotiable Notes,
Checks, different Sizes, Bonds,
all the different BLANKS which found for sale can
the kirgnan Office where there Is large and bcauu
full supply just issued from the press.
The gentleman whom the execution Of this department Of
business is entrusted has superior in the State and all
this establishment may rest assured OF
speedy and faithful performance.
Ourhcilities for Pamphlet, Card, and Rnle Work,
complete which with the large addition OF Fancy Types and
Embellishments recently make the Irinan good job
Office $ TO be found in the interior.
from the City and Country respectfully solicited
IN 26-d&cifts TERRY 4 SHIELDS.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-04-18

LOUISIANA JUDICIAL ELEcTIoN-The cleo.
ton for judges ofthe supreme court of Lousi
ana took place throughout the State on Mon,
day, the 14th instant. The returns received
indicate the choice of the following PERSONS:
Chief Justice, Thomas de;Associate Jusli
ces, A. M. Buchanan, Miles Taylor, C. Voor-
HES, and w Dunbar
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-04-18

Hon Edward Stanly,of North Carolina, for
several years conspicuous member ofCon-
gress, has taken his departure for California.
with the view of practising his profession and
the hope of lettering his fortune.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-04-18
baltimore and ohio Railroad.

At the regular April meeting OF The Dlrec
tors of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad.
the President Thomas Swami esq, resigned
the office which he has held for four years
Hsha1 announced such purpose. when me
work shouId be completed to Wheeling
for which he has labored most sue-
cessfolly and with capacity which is pos.
sessed by few. for the management oil
an Improvement of such magnitude.
Mr.. William G. Harrison Of Baltimore has
beer appointed his uccessor.
The following arc the transactions oil the
company in transportation Tor the month oil
March, as comps red with the same month IN
1852
Mas srrs. i553. ls9
Passenger. 16.a72 So 25.489 81
Freight, ..........-..-...lG 9 sg4 ~ 95'ooS *
qlG.Qe7 81 1908 %
This evas an increase for March, 1873, over March
Of 1852 Of s76 2s6 OF for fegs, and $40 s8j Oh for
passengers making the total inc. OF receipts on tie
main stem of s97 100 IL.
WAsHlNGros BRAScH, 1919. iooa'
Passenger. 457116l 23,939 81
Freight, s,4f1 al 7,l98 30
54.I53 OF 3I13s %
This shows that the increa On tn" Warrington
branch WIS $2l77l 81 for passengers sl.243 % for
n total ofs = OLD 20.
The total receipts on the ronds Che Main stem
and the Washington Brane) we're ns follows;
March 1861, NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. -...2Io 42o u
March 1852, $4,000. .....---.. 100 236 ID
Mokinga total increase of l2O, 1873 81