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Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1853-02-03
Carran's early Life.

Mr.. Cutran used thus to relate
his first introduction into life: g
, was then, }" he said, "a little ragged
apprentice TO every kind Of idlenesS
and mischief, all day studying what.
ever was &c dcentric in those older,and
half the night practising it, for the
amusementIof those who were young
er than my$elf. Heaven only knows
where it wo uld have ended. But, as
my mothef said, WAS born to be a
great man. One morning, / was
playing at marbles in the village ball
alley, with 4 light heart and a lighter
pocket. The gibe, and the jest, and
the plunderf went gayly round; those
who won laughed, and those who lost
cheated; W ben suddenly there ap-
peared among us'a stranger of very
venerable a hd cheerful aspect. His
intrusion was not the least restraint
upon our m brry little assemblage; on
the contrary, lie seemed pleased and
even delighted, he was benevolent
creature, and the days of infancy
(after all, tile happiest we shall ever
see) perhaps rose upon his men,
ory God Hess him! | see his fine
fern. at the distance Of half a centu-
ry, just as lie stood before me in the
little bali alley. in the days of my
childhoodl His name was Boyse;
he was the rector of Newmarket
To me, he tdok particular fancy.-E
| was winning, and was full of wag-
gerry, thinkiH g every thing that was
eccentric, and by no means miser
Of my ecce1tricities; every one was
Welcome to share them, and | had
olenty to sp;I re, after having freight
ID the company. Some sweetmeats
EASILY bribed me home with him. Il
earned from poor Boyse my alpha
)et and my grammar, and the rudi-
nents Of the classics; be taught me
III he could, and then he sent me to
he school at Middleton; in short, he
made a man of me. 1 recollect, it
Fas about five and thir rty years after S
Yards, when | had risen to some en- I
nence at the etbar, and when | had !
eat in Parliahent, and a good house 5
n Ely Place, on my return one day !
rom court, found an old gentleman !
Gated alone ih the drawing-roem, his |
eet familiarity placed on each side of
he Italia IN marble chimney piece, 9
nd his whole air bespeaking the con- c
ciousness of one quiet at home a
lie turned ropnd it was my friend
f the bal ALLEY! l rushed instinct
7ely into his arms. Icould not help :
ursting into tears. Words cannot y
escribe the scene which followed.- =
You are right sir, you are right; the !
Kinney piece is yours, the pictures :.
re yours, the house is yours; you !
ave me all have, my friend-my
ltherl' He dined with me, and in
he evening | caught that tear glist- 2
ming in his fine blue eye, when he 4
Nv his poor ] Iackey, the creature of Z
/ -
is bounty, Rising in the House of 2
ommons to Ieply to right honora- i
le Poor Bpyse! he is now gonel I
nd no suitor had larger deposit Of Q
ractical bene violence In the court i
bov4" ~ q
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1853-02-03

FANNY Fl fRN.-The great question
now is, 'WR % is Fanny Fern?'' and
as it is appE ehended that something
terrible may follow unless the public
mind is satisfied on the point, we feel
in duty bound to give the desired
informal ton. Fanny Fern is none
other than Mrs. Ellet--and Mrs. Ellet
is the sister of N. p. Willis. This
may be relied upon, as Mr.. Willis
llimselfis is the authority, and he ought
to k bow.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1853-02-03

Fabricated nc qws by the Canada
were sent South from Baltimore, an
nouncing that cotton was firm and
unchanged, causing heavy losses a
mong merchants in Macon, Mont
gomery, land Columbus. The Charles
ton Coarier exposes the imposition,
and ca-,tions editors and factors al
gainst relying % any reports except
those ymanatingl from the agents Of
the New York Associated Press.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1853-02-03

l } the u. 5. Senate on wedues-
day, Mr.. Un lerwood submitted D
resd dlution directing an inouiry into
the proprlety OF appropriating $780,
OOO to enable the government to
investigate frauds upon it and pun
lsll The offenders. Adopted.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1853-02-03

plants that spring into greater yigor,
if the heavy pressure of footstep
crush them; but OIL there are others,
that even the pearls of the light dew
bend to the earth!''
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1853-02-03

Shooting Ertraordinary.--T The
New Orleans Picayune says that
E. Fl. Dimick,I the celebrated rife
shooter has made a betol $50 with
gentlfman df Memphis, that he
will si'opt forty yards one hundred
shots, with . II Iillson rife, aud make
but one hole id the targcl.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1853-02-03

Coy. Fitzpatrick Of Alabama, has
accepted disappointment as success
sor 10 Wn. II. King iG the T.. S.
Senate and is on bis way 70 take his
seat, having started from Mentgom-
cry The next day after: be received
his commission.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1853-02-03

A bell is about to be east for the
Catholic Cathedral of Louisville,
which, when finished. will probably
be the largest in the United States
1t will be 6 feet high, 10 feet in d.
ameter at Il be bottp pm, and will weigh
10000 lbs.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1853-02-03
GbaIle 43ottrA.
.Lat il Alone.
BY CHARLES swAiY.

Though The bowl nd ,h4 bumper
Maih spirit be filled;
tt aAgh the nectar, like / PJHve's,
Bs ambrosia diktliedl
Though wit. sorg, and l+ugl lter
Lend joys of their 4Wr
Take counsel frorn cant uhod,
And Ie, ,hem a one.
If n friend have schelnf
Tha, he shows. very clfar :
/, viii bring gou tW o ihouFd dnd. :
Or upward, a y arr
Though it seems ike f't Iune,
To olher haads hrown.
Take counsel from caui;oa,
Aud le, il alone.
The fountain Of f9rpne,
Bun slenles w flows;
Wealth, gol b d d iameui,
As stiddani ) gpI's.
: Ard Nine's eddy -laughIcE.
'Tis easily show n,
Brings sorrow here 4afier--
So l.a il alone.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1853-02-03

Boss, what's the rule Of three2''
"a rule made by me and two other
fellers. The first article says that a
sassy appfeutice shall have his nose
rung.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1853-02-03

DiREcrIoNs FOR HANFINd-N Never
faint when you ate alone. Always
select some good ppportunfty- The
more persons thdrt are about you,
the more successful 4 will bg your fit.
A friend 5 house, when therP T is a din
ner Of am evening party gang on, is
far from d bad opportunity. Never
faint more than oace/ ia the same
evening, AS there MY be a Ralling-otf
in the sympathy on the second ex-
pertinent A woman should not on
" faint well, but be above suspicion
BE very careful, therefore, never to
risk faint unI9ss ypp haze some OBJ
iect in view, such as gping out Of town
or q. new dress-bt box at the
Onera4- or being tai zen to some fcte
or a Ilv Other little caprice which
vonr husband may have obstinately
reflsedI YOU. In such cases hyster-
;cs are sometipI les ius stifable.
BEAtriFtL THofsnT. n There is.
INT = b realh Of aiF and beat of
,he heart betwixt this world and
the next. Add in the bfIff inter
val Of painRd and awful Suspense,
willie we feel ulat Death is present
win ms. that we arr powefless, and
,l,e all-nnwerIui. and the last faint
-nnIsation here. is bot the prelude
of endless life hefe3i,er; we leei, nll
the midst eff the stunning calamity
ebont to befhl! us, That earth has nc
..o,nnensatidg good to mitig The
severity of our loss But there IS
no grief witho'it some Oen neiicen'
provision TO soften its lutenseness.-
vrvI,on tf,e eond and the lovely die,
the memory Of their good deeds,
like the mqonheaHs on ihe stormy
sea, lights ZIP our Ilafkenqd hearts,
s n, lends to lie surrounding gloom,
q beauty 50 sad, 50 sweet tlaf we
could dispel ille dai.lknpcSs that enE-
rons them.
The Ohio organ, of the temperance reform. (Cincinnati, [Ohio]) 1853-1854, 1853-07-29

We have heard of a dog that will
not permit his master to enter the
house if he is the least bit intoxicated.
It is hinted that the animal foresees
a "muss between his master and mis-
tress, and out Of the consideration for
the latter prevents his enterance. We
know Of several ladies who had best
purchase such dogs. a
The Ohio organ, of the temperance reform. (Cincinnati, [Ohio]) 1853-1854, 1853-07-29
The Mysterious Travellers.
TRANSLATED FROM THE FRENCH.

ID !. AhANoAAA4g = 1OtA AAA6 EAeNNOAAA
In ancient times, there once lived,
at Mannheim, a young man called Otto,
who was brave and intelligent, butin-
capable of bridlinghis desires. When
he wished for anything, he spared no
effort to obtain it; and his passions
were like storm-winds, which crossed
valleys, rivers, and mountains, crush.
ing everything in their passage. Tired
ofthe quiet life he had led at Mannheim,
he one day formed plan TO set out on
a. long Journeys at the end ofwhich he
hoped to find fortune and happiness.
Consequently he put his best clothes in
bundle, placed in his girdle all the
money he possessed, and started, with
out knowing whittier he was going.
After walking several days he found
himselfat the entrance of large forest,
which extended as far as the eye could
reach.-Three travellers had stopped
here, and seemed, like himself, to be
preparing to cross it. One was a tall
naughty woman, with a threatening
mein, holding in her hand a javelin;
the second, young girl half asleep;
reclining in costly chariot drawn by
four oxen; and the third, an old wo-
man in rags with haggard air.
i Otto saluted them, inquiring whether
they were acquainted with the forest,
and on their replying in the afirma-
tive, asked permission to accompany
them, that he might not lose his way.
/ AL three consented, and they set out.
The young man soon perceived that
/ his companions possessed some super
natural powers; but he was not afraid,
and continued his walk, conversing
with the three strangers.
/ They had already pursued for sew
eral hours the path marked out among
the trees when the sound of horses
footstep was heard right behind them.
Otto turned and recognized a citizen of
Mannheim, who had always been his
greatest enemy; and who he had hated
for many years. The citizen overlook
the foot passengers and smiled inso-
Flently, and went on. Otto became
very angry. 81 would give all pos
sess, and almost all / ever expect to
possess, to revenge myself on the pride
and haughtiness of that man.
ri can satisfy thee," said the tall
lady with the javelin. Shall l make
Of him blind and lame beggar? You
have only to paythe price of this trans
formation"
"And what is the price?" asked Otto
eagerly.
"Thy right eye."
!. 81 would willingly give it to be re-
venged."
4 The young man above had scarcely
finished speaking when the transforma.
ton promised by his companion took
place, and he found himself blind of an
eye. He was at first a little surprised,
but consoled himself with the thought
that the other was left, and that he
/ could still see the misery of his enemy.
Meanwhile they continued to march
several hours without reaching the
nd Of the forest, the road constantly
The Ohio organ, of the temperance reform. (Cincinnati, [Ohio]) 1853-1854, 1853-07-29

The cars are running regularly between
Tuscumbia and Decatur. The Memphis and
Lagrange portion Of the road is nearly or
quite finished, 30 that only about 100 miles
staging now interEenes between Memphis
and Decatur.
The Ohio organ, of the temperance reform. (Cincinnati, [Ohio]) 1853-1854, 1853-07-29

Otto, who began to be iatigued, and
looked with envy on the chariot in
which the young girl was halfreclining,
It was so skillfully constructed that
the deepest ruts, scarcely jol.ed it.
"All roads must seem very smooth
and short on this chariot" said he ap-
preaching, "and should like such a
one myself"
els that alll" replied the second
traveller; II can this instant procure
for you what you DESIRE"
She struck with her foot the chariot
in which she rode; it seemed to be-
come double, and Otto perceived sec
ond equipage, drawn by two black OK.
en-. Recovered from his astonishment,
he thanked the young girl, and was
about to euter when she stopped him
by a gesture. au
81 have fulfilled your desire, . said
she; ''but | cannot make worse bar.
gain than my sister has made. You
have given her one Of your eyes Ide-
niand one Of your arms" 't.8
Otto was at first little disconcerted
but he was very tired, the chariot was
before him, and, as have already said,
he had never known how TO conquer
his desires; so after short hesitation,
he accepted the proposal, and found
himself seated in his new carriage de.
prived of his right arm. The journey
continued thussome time, Meanwhile
Otto began to suffer from hunger and
thirst The old woman who was walk.
ing by his side seemed perceive it,
"You are sad my boy" said she,
'when one is hungry, one is easily dis
couraged; but possess a certain REM
edy against faintness."
"Whatis itl" asked the young man.
"You see this flask which | have in
my hand, and often carry to my lips"
replied the traveller sit contains Joy,
forgetfulness Of trouble, and all the
hopes Of earth. Whoever drinks Of it
finds himself happy; and / will not sell
it to you more dearly than my sisters;
for I ask, in exchange only half OF
your brain"
The young man this time refused.
He began to be frightened at these
successive bargains. But the old wo-
maa made him taste Of the liquor in
the flask, which appeared so delicious,
that, after having resisted some time
he again consented.
The promising effect soon took place;
he had scarcely drank, when he felt
his strength revive. His heart be-
came Joyous and confident; and, after
having sung all the songs he knew, he
fell fast asleep in his chariot, without
caring what became of him. When
/ he awoke, the three travellers had dis
| appeared, and he was alone, at the en-
trance Of village. He tried to rise,
but one side of his body was immov-
able; he tried to look, but the only eye
he had was dim; he attempted to speak,
but his tongue stammered; and he
could collect only half his ideas. At
last he comprehended the greatness Of
the sacrifices he had lightly made; the
three travelling companions, whom
fate had sent him, had left him no re-
sources but to beg his bread until he
H died. r
/ Would you know the names ofthese
companionsl The woman with the
\ javelin was Hatred; the young girl re.
clining in the chariot, LadOlssce; and
the woman with the flask, Latempsr-
Gnce.
The Ohio organ, of the temperance reform. (Cincinnati, [Ohio]) 1853-1854, 1853-07-29

N. B. The papers in this State who
are willing to aid the cause, or give
us an impartial hearing, are requested
to publish this address.
The Ohio organ, of the temperance reform. (Cincinnati, [Ohio]) 1853-1854, 1853-07-29

no liabilities viii be incurred without
the united action of at least two Of
the Committee. COMMUNICATIONS and
remittances will be made to WARREN
JENKINS, Secretary, who will acknow-
ledge the receipt and hand over the
funds to L. g. VANsLYKE, Esq, Treas
urer, and charge him herewith. The
most perfect system in expenditure
and keeping accounts will be observed,
and the details published as occasion
requires. j, B. THOMPSON,
ISAAC SMUcKER,
L. G. VANsLYKE,
PEFER SELLS,
WARREN JENKrNS
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1853-10-19

hope of escape On this conviction he
curbed his rash passions and strove to rec
oncile himself if possible to his condition.
But the thick gloom of deep melancholy
settled on his brow. The world now affor-
ded no prospect of joy or pleasure to his
soul One unbroken chain of troubles and
woes was to constitute the remaining por-
tion of his existence. His countCnance new
er glowed with smile that was real and
unfeigned. His eye once so brilliant was
now bedimmed by the stagnant tear of
fruitless sorrow. His form once so hand
some and manly, bowed beneath the burden
of woe that weighted down his heart. He
could no longer bear it. He took again the
cup and drank to drown his painful thoughts.
| saw him when he was staggering under
the influence of the destroying liquid He
spoke all that his heart contained. Oh
never can forget his story He spoke of
his unfortunate marriage; he spoke of his
degraded family; he spoke of his hopes that
were fed forever, and as the big tear trick
led down his care-worn cheek, he cried -
'Oh! that had dashed that first cursed
glass from my lips on that sad day. Then
might / have been a man, but now [ am q
beast, a wretched man, ruined inebriate'
He is yet living, but his life is a constant
torment. Let his career be warning to
the youth who are tempted by the sparkling
bowl. P. S.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1853-10-19

will be interested with them. and, generally.
to buy them. One liquor seller, fine man,
too, said, If men would come right in, look
right at US, and talk like these tracts read,
instead of standing off, calling us BY hard
names, we might be convinced of error in
stead of being enraged' This man has
since quit the business. During August
there were upwards of Is converted to God
in this county, 10 of whom attribute their
awakening to the Tract puolcatons-ma
king total, since have been engaged in
this work, of 80 converted, grog shops
broken up, and II who have abandoned the
use of ardent spirits, oy Gods blessing upon
our humble labors. To God be all the
glory
1t is cheering to see how molly the kind
people of Raleigh have acted in this work
since the interesting Tract Meetings held in
the City the Sd Sabbath of June, by J. Cross,
Of Virginia. have received from them 1892,
making in all given bv them this quarter for
the Tract Cause, S428 40, and also pro p
osition to add, as present, 800 to my
regular salary-Sl5o is nearly completed
With but few exceptions, all, of every .!e-
nomination and class in the City, on whom
we have had an opportunity Of calling have
given donation. But few Of the country
friends have, as yet, been called on, and it
is gratifying to say of that few, that e0ery one
contributed. Three persons made them
selves Life Members of the Tract Society by
contribution of $50 each.
| think I can feel safe in saying that this
people will be found faithful to the Ameri-
can Tract Society in future, seeing it so faith
ful in providing us the necessary means to
successfully combat the two great enemies
to our posterity and happiness-ignorance
and wickedness, May we all ever be found
at our post, earnestly workingto make strong
and mighty those two prominent pillars
religion and intelligence, on which rests our
beloved Republic, and all our hopes of hap
piness here and hereafter.
| 2. S. The Society's Annual Report for
1853 may be had, gratis, at S. Ii. Young's
Store, where my books are kept.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1853-10-19
RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA, WEDNESDAY,

grief appeared to exhaust itself; her breath
ing became calm; her eyes and cheeks dry;
her head lay peacefully on her arm, over
which swept her dishevelled hair tresses-
until with start she cried out
Frank oh, Frank, come back"
Here | am, said soft voice by her side.
She raised her head. She opened her as
tonished eyes. Frank was standing before
her.
you have been asleep he said, smiling
kindly.
Asleep?
And dreaming too, | should say-aot
pleasantly, ether
Dreaming g murmnred Kate, and is it
all dream
L hope SO. replied Frank, taking her
hand. You could not mean to send me
away from you so cruelty, knew. So I
waited in your fathers study, where have
been talking with him all of an hour. |
came back to plead my cause once more, and
found you where I left you, asleep
'Oh! what horrible dream, murmured
Kate. rubbing her eyes. It was so like
terrible reality, that shudder now to think
of it. thought | was married
And would that be so horrible?' asked
Frank. | hope, then, you did not dream
you we're married to me.
No: [ thought gave my hand without
my heart
Then if you gave me your hand it would
not be without your heart?
No, Frank, said Kate, her bright eyes
beaming happily through her tears and here
it IS
She placed her fair hand in his-he kiss
ed it in transport.
And soon there was real marriage-not
splendid, but happy followed by a
life of love and contentment: and that was
the marriage Of Frank Minot and Kate Yale
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1853-10-19
DREADFUL AFFRAY IN VIRG1NIA.-ONE NJ.

DREADFUL AFFRAY IN VIRGINIA.-ONE Man
KILLED AND TWO WoUNDED.-A dreadful af-
fray took place last Sunday week (4th in
stant,) between party of six men near Lick
Creek Church, in this county. They came
to the Church, ostensibly to attend divine SER
vice, but. retired to the wood near by for the
purpose of Gambling. Ere the forenoon SER
vice was through, the people in the church
were startled by cry of murder. The min
lister paused in his sermon and the people
rushed out and proceeded in the direction
whence came the sounds. Arriving at the
scene of the affray, they discovered three men
stretched upon the ground insensible. One
of them Philip Boyer, died in FIVE minutes
after his discovery, having received several
mortal stabs; one of the Others had received
so severe a fracture in the skull that he did
not recover his senses for some fifteen min
utes, and was believed to be fatally wounded
the wounds OF the others were severe but not
mortal. The names of the wounded we have
not learned. The three unwounded of the
party fed at the approach Of the people o.
the church, and have not yet been heard from
The fight grew out Of the excitement of gam
/ bling and drinking.
L0uiSb1rq Greenbrier c0u1tu Era.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1853-10-19

BRANDY SrRLKE.-Owng to the rise in put
ty, the high rate of rents, the price of market
ing, the low wages of labor. and the difficulty
the poor mechanic and laborer have in max
ing their ends meet, the hotel, saloon, and res
taurant keepers have concluded to raise the
price of brandy drinks from a sxpence to ten
cents. Therumocrats have struck! They de-
clare they cannot live on the retail offourth
proof whskey, eolored with logwood, and fla
vored by drugs to taste like brandy--wo rth
about = dollar a galon--at sixpence glass!
Poor fellows, such blessing as they are to
the community, why shouldn't they strike i?
Can't live on selling colored whiskey and water
at sixpence glass. Well. supposethey can't ?
There's the ams-house where they have sent
| thousands oftheir customers after robbing them
of sobriety, health, and their hard earnings, and
bringing wreck and ruin to their once happy
homes-why not the rumsellers take their turn
at the almshouse it they can't live by sending
Others there at sixpence gIass2 Or, perhaps
they might find room atthe Toombs, at Black
Wells Island, or at Sing Sing. where they have
sent plenty of customers.-N 7. Pick.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1853-10-19

q The difference between those whom
the wor d esteems as good and those whom
it co demns as bad, is in many cases that
the former have been better sheltered from
C mptation.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1853-10-19

The beauty of behavior consists in the
manner, not the discourse.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1853-10-19
Kate Yale's Marriage.

IF ever ! marry Kate Yaleu,ed to say,
half in jest, halfin earnest, the happy man
or the unhappy one, if you please, ha !
ha !-shall be person possessed of these
three qualifications
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1853-10-19
AN ABSTRACT

Ofthe Quarterly Report Of WIN. ]. w. Crow
DER, COlporteur Of the american Tract So
ciety, an Wake County, for the quarter end
ina Au0,tst 31St. 1853.