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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1853-08-10
The Elections.

On Thursday last, the People of North Car
DINA voted for eight Congressman, and for
Superior and County Court Clerks. In this
1.-THE 4th) Congressional district, there were
three candidates, viz Sion II. Rogers, whig;
A. M. Lewis, anti-distribution democrat :;
and Hon. Abram w. Venable, distribution
democrat. The day was a quiet, orderly one
in this City, and, so far as we have heard,
throughout the county. We subjoin the votes
of the candidates in the District and the res
nactiyn countiaS.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1853-08-10
"Never give up; it is wiser and better,
AIrays to hope than once to despair" :

FooLs.-A natural fool can't help his in
trinity, and is to be pitied rather than de-
spised but an artificial, self-constituted fool,
is tiresome as we'll as hateful. Here is one
who makes himself a fool about his wife-no-
body ever saw such a wife befcre-she is the
best cook that ever fourished a frying pan,
and the handsomest lady in the world The
eel +owhon she 10 tied with the matrimo-
NAL rope, must talk, talk about her every
where and laud her to the skies. 1t makes
US feel as if we had swallowed a 6olus of Ipe-
cac!
And there is another, the fool-father of
half dozen little white headed children, and
they are the wittiest and p%rettiest children
in the world, to hear the vain father. They
always say smart things and mash the cats
tail with the poker. The joyful dad can't
write a letter or make a stump speech with
out dragging in his chattering brats-thc
six wonders of the world.
Another-he is always so busy that he
can't stop to shake hands with you. If he
speaks at all, you will see instantly that he
thinks the wheels Of Time itself would stop
still, ifhe didn't go ahead.
These and a thousand others, are self con-
sumated fools of the most hopeless kind they
have sense enough, but don't know how to
use it to their advantage.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1853-08-10

Men have the power to discern good from
evil. Aud yet with all the aids which they
can call to their assistance, they find it diff
-6cult to do right. Will the dram drinkers
strive to continue the temptation which
when INDUCED in, fuddles the brain beyond
discernment.
Inancient times when Kings wanted money
they sold licenses to commit crimes. Shall
our Republic, in these enlightened times,
grant licenses for money to evil doors to sell
what excites to the commission of the most
fragrant offences?
Very respectfully,
GEORGE r. GILMER. {
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1853-08-10
A good One.

AT Spikes Muster ground. some ten days
ago, a swell-head, walking whiskey bottle, in
the shape of a man, who was making HIM
self quite conspicuous as we'll as ridiculous,
in abusing the Sons of Temperance and
telling what they intended to do, &C., said
among other smart thlngs-"I tell We, ye
must keep your eyes wide open and watch
them are Sons uf de Tempons, if ye don't
want 'em to ruin the country. IF dey get
We under thar thums, they'll grind ye to
mince-meat. You must watch 'em, [ tells
We, and keep your eyes Open" Pretty soon,
however, he was seen dead and snoring in
sleep in the lock of a fence. "Look there ~
said a temperance man to another swill-tub,
there lies the man who has been warning ev-
cry body to keep their eyes open and watch
these Sons of Temperance! There he is.
oswald drunk, with both eyes shut SO fast that
he couldn't see the devil if he was just ready
to take him off. He can't be so badly scared
about what they will do, OR he would
watch" them a little closer" o! the Clio
rious, republican freedom Of being a drum
ken slave!
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1853-08-10
18th day Of OCTOBER NEXT ENSUING,

DoN'T GIVE UP.-Trials are allotted to all
they don't come by chance nor luck, but are
a wise appointment of a wise Providence
Therefore it is unwise, unmanly and unchris-
tan to sink under them and repine lament
ing and fretting will not improve the matter.
Cheerful resignation and a dauntless resolu-
ton to overcome is far better. To sit still or
fall to the earth and make your neighborhood
hideous with your cries, only makes it worse;
bear up, struggle and learn a useful lesson
as you overcome. Spring up and stir round /;
you don't know half how pleasant the old
world is after all. Arouse, We who think
you are dying in your nest of sorrow and
trials. There is sunshine as we'll as clouds
and they are wisely mingled:
"Never give up; it is wiser and better,
Alrays to hope than once to despair"
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1853-08-10
- Me have riren un the rreater nortiol

BaT We have given up the greater portion
of this number to lengthy articles in favor
thereby depriving us of our usual variety
But the Importance of the subject, at this
particular juncture, will be an acceptable a.
pology, as we'll as the interest and merritt of
the articles themselves. GE% Read the ex-
cellent and patriotic letter of Gov. Gilmer, of
Georgia; and don't neglect the Circular adj
dressed to the People of North Carolina.-
Let not its length deter any one from a delib-
crate perusal. Read, mark, and inwardly
digest!
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1853-08-10
And yet another.

Edward Cantwell, Esq, has retired from
the Editorial Chair of the Democratic Free
Press, at Wilmington, and John E. Bowers
and James II. Smith have become It's Edi-
tors. In making their debut, they announce
that, the political anvass being now over,
they now stand upon the solitary plank of
their Platform, viz Prohibition with re-
gard to the sale of Liquor!" The new Edi-
tors are both pungent, earnest writer's, and
We heartily welcome th EN- into the ranks to
do battle in the glorious cause of freedom
from the liquor scourge. The Democratic
Free Press and Temperance Advocate" is
published weekly, at two dollars a year paya.
BILE in advance. May success and profit at
tend their labors.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1853-08-10

B~ New Hanover Division, at Whining
ton, has passed a Resolution favorable to
holding a State Temperance Convention at
that place. We should have published its
proceedings in this number of our paper, but
a suggestion has been made to change the
time proposed for holding it as soon as we
are advised of its decision we will lay the
matter before our readers, and do all in our
power to make it a large and effective assem-
blage of the friends of the Temperance re.
form.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1853-08-10

H~ Mr.. W. R. Carson has issued a Pros
pectus for publishing a weekly paper at
Elizabeth City, to be called the "Star in the
East" devoted to Temperance, Education,
Agriculture and the current events of the
L. Cl--ll
ed, it is intended to commence its publication
about the lst of next month. The Elitor
says-"In the cause Of Temperance. it will
be a faithful auxiliary to the Institutions al
ready established for the promotion of the
cause" We hope our good Brother is not
opposed to any other Institutions than those
already established and above all, to judi.
cious and prudent legislation for the sup
preston Of the liquor traffic. The cause OF
Education will also be warmly advocated by
the +" Star"
To the Farmer, the Merchant, the Mechanic
and last, though not least, the Ladies, the
Star" will try to be an agreeable visitor
We deem it needless to make any lOng-win
ded professions of what we will, and will no
do; suffice it to say, we shall use our hes
energies to make the Star in the East"
~6rst-rate paper for the family circle, a warn
friend and cheerful companion and to ena
bic US to do this, we have secured the servi
ces of gentlemen of talent.
The "STAR IN THE EAST" will b
printed with new type, on good paper, Supe
Royal size, (about the size of the Esprit 0
the Age,") on the following terms On
Cory, one year, 81 so invariably in advance
Clubs of 10, or over, 81 90 each.
There is need of every aid for the sprca
of truth among the people, and we hail wit
pleasure every agency calculated to advanc
the great reform. May the "Star" shin
brilliantly, even unto the perfect day of free
dom ofall men from the intoxicating draugh
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1853-08-10

BSF With heartfelt sorrow, we make the
announcement that our beloved and honored
brother, Thomas III. Cummings, G. w. P.
Of the Order Of the Sons Of Temperance in
Ohio, has been called to lay his armor by
and 90 to his reward. He died on the morn
ing of the 22d nit. At the last meeting of
the Grand Division, at Springfield, his ema-
ciated countenance, trembling step, and fee
BILE voice, clearly indicated that his time of
earthly service was near its termination
| His disease was of o pulmonary character
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1853-08-10
RALEIGH, a. 9.
Wednesday, August 10, 1853.
A Positive Arrangement.

Subscribers r~eceiring their papers with a red mark,
are thereby notified Aat an four ,eeeks from the re-
ceipt Of the frst number thus marked their su6scrio-
tioR years tviU expire and unless rene,ced acithim
that time, the paper 0iH be discontinued. This rule
ioiU be inferiJly adhered to.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1853-08-10

New PAPER.-Mr. James 7. Powell pub
fishes a prospectus in the last North Carroll
MAN proposing to publish a paper in Fay
e%tteville to be called "The Democratic Ban
ner." Terms, S1,OO per annum in advance.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1853-08-10

BGg@ The Grand Division of the Sons of
Temperance of Tennessee, met in Springfield
the 2lst ult. The meeting was well atten-
ded.
The celebration was one of unusual inter
est, and characterized with good order through
quite Speeches were delivered by Rev. DR..
McFerrin and Rev. J. p. Campbell.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1853-08-10

nF We learn with sorrow of the death of
S. A. GOODMAN, Esq, editor of the " nlustra-
ted Family Friend" published at Columbia
South Carolina. He was a young man of
great worth, and one ofthemo talented and
popular authors in the South, and conducted
his journal with distinguished ability.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1853-08-10

M We are indebted to Mr.. Pomeroy, for
the August Number of Putnam's Magazine.
The publishers m the second vol
ume with the largest circulation ever before
attained by an original literary magazine
either in this country or in Europe,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1853-08-10

v~ictions, as well as a high sense of our moral :
and political duties, will require us to cast
our suffrages for such men as will sustain
this great measure, paramount and pre-emi-
nent to all others that now occupy the public
mind. And we appealto you, fellow-citizens,
as men of sober judgments and candid rea-
Fsoning, is there any other course we could
consistently and honorably pursue?
Seven States of this glorious Union have
tested the experiment, and proven that such
a law is conducive to the happiness and we'll
being of society-degradation and crime,
pauperism and taxes have decreased beyond
the expectation of its most sanguine friends
under its operations, and the hope is at length
realized-there is a remedy for the Liquor
scourge. Nearly every other State in the
Confederacy is making strenuous efforts to
secure such a law, and most of them with
the best prospects of speedy success. Vir-
ginia is rallying her forces and the bugle
| blasts of her hosts rs heard from mountain
to plain Tennessee and Georgia are organ
lied for the confict-Kentucky, Alabama,
Louisiana and Mississippi are almost sure of
a speedy triumph and shall the old North
State lag in this glorious law of freedom! =
Shall not North Carolina, whose voice was
the earliest heard in opposition to British
tvranny-in one of whose Towns the first
Declaration of independence was framed and
given to the worldwide was the first to
raise the standard Of resistance to the OPP
i pressions of King George-shal she longer
: submit to the vile slavery of King Alcohol?
; No! by the memory of her Brevards, her
: Alexandcrs, and her Folks, we cry No No!l
: No!!l We will not prove such recreant
$ sons to so noble sires but invoking their
vcnerated shades, and initiating their irwin
e chile heroism, we will dare do or die, In be-
' half of the glorious cause of freedom.
d In conformity to the adjournment of the
State Convention in December last, to our
fellow-citizens of every party, then, we pro-
'e pose that we meet in solemn Convention, in
n the Capital of the State, on the
Is 18th day of OCTOBER NEXT ENSUING
S, for the purpose of taking counsel together
or promoting unity of action, and taking all sucl
n steps as may be deemed necessary to pu
is this great Prohibitory Ball in motion, tina
ot will not stop short of a final and complct
no emancipation of North Carolina from til
ny evils of the Liquor Traffic.
IRE 1t now only remains to the People to hol
we meetings and appoint their Delegates. LIZ
it not be neglected.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1853-08-10
T-hasTemnerance Circular.

Our. readers will find %subjoined an impor-
tant Circular, issued by the Friends of Tenn
~perance, for the purpose of putting in active
motion the great principle of Prohibition to
the Liquor Traffic, which, we trust, will not
stop short. of the entire emancipation of N.
Carolina from this degrading and %ruinous
system.
It is not becoming in us to speak of the
nsrits of the Circular, as to its composition
f44nof do we desire to speak at length. to-day,
upon the issue involved. We only ask that
all into whose hands it may fall, will give 1t
a fair, unbiased OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES well
upon the issues it makes-calmly and dis
passionately weigh the truths and arguments
it presents-and then, as patriots, philan-
thropists and good citizens, decide as to the
course they ought to pursue, regardless of all
selfish considerations, and without fear, ia
vor or affection.
Upon those who may favor the proposed
Convention in the State-we would urgently
press the necessity of promptly attending to
: the appointment of Delegates to attend
d the same. Let is come together from every
e Captains District, if possible, or at least CIV.
: cry County in North Carolina, in order that
i the toAole State may beidentifed with, and I'm
i ! derstand this great question of reform. LIE
h public meetings, of the citizens generally
be called to appoint representatives and dis
At cuss the question-lot the temperance organ
lsions send their delegates-andal all togeth
y, ermake a long pull and strong one, for re
O. demption from the liquor scourge.
ke This is all we have to say, at present.
re Beware Of procrastination-delays are dar
t. gerous. Act promptly, energetically, Xix
no men engaged in a great and good cause, d.
. termined to succeed.
To the People Of North Carolina.
The Friends of Temperance, feeling tn;
the time has arrived when their views an
intentions with regard to the steps to be take
for the suppression of the Liquor Traffic
Us North Carolina, should assume a tangib
in and expressed form, as well to secure Il
uniform cooperation of the .tr1endS OF tt
measure, as to relieve them of the many mi
u.s. representations and falsehoods alleged by i
nj opponents, have caused the foiloWln ClRcGL,
i'd to be prepared for dissemination among tt
We People; and to which we ask the candid al
J imnartial consideration of all our fellow-ci
zens, Awaiting themselves ofthe experien
Mt and information acquired by other State
ret those entrusted with its preparation ha
to been relieved of much labor by appropriate
~ g their use the arguments and views ofthe
l' cotemporaries in other fields of labor.
on, The Circular has been presented to, a.
in unanimously approved by, the two Divisio
~ of Raleigh, and ordered to be %circulat
- among the people generally, and forward
Ill., to each Temperance Organization in Nol
ev- Carolina, to solicit the active and eficie
tch concurrence and cooperation of all frier
is, of the measure, in advancing the importa
interests involved.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1853-08-10

In conformity to the adjournment of the
State Convention in December last, to our
fellow-citizens of every party, then, we pro-
pose that we meet in solemn Convention, in
the Capital of the State, on the
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1853-08-12
LOU DON:
The REsULr-The returns have been slow in

The REsULT-The returns have been slow in
coming in, and we have not yet received ALL
Enough, however, have been received, to indi-
cate the present political character of the State
Andrew Johnson, the democratic candidate, is
Beyond doubt elected Governor, having SO far
gained something over 5000, to overcome the
late whig majority of 1879. The Legislature is
wing by decided majority.
We are deeply mortified that the noble HENRY
has been defeated. But it will do no good to
complain, to chide. His very strength before
people defeated him. His friends and admirers,
eVer-conident of his election, and anxious to
secure the Legislature, snapped him off by
'hnAdreds, thinking he would still be elected.
Henoe, we regret the defeat of Major Henry SO
far only as he is personally concerned. 1t does
not indicate a democratic triumph for it is
plain, the wings could have carried the Govern
or and the Legislature, if they had worked for
both alike. Tennessee is a wing state She
is always shure to 60 for the wing candidate for
the Presidency; and when L. s. Senator was
10 elect, she has never yet failed to roll up a
whig majority in the Legislaturel
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1853-08-12
For the London Free Press.

Specks Of Tuth-Sickness and disease are
always either penalties for ignorance, or punish
ments for crimes against the law Of our nature.
Mankind are slow to learn the important
truth that it is always possible to pTsreH these
evils, if We have the requisite knowledge and
means, and that they therefore only exist in
consequence Of our ignorance and helplessness-
Unfortunately, too much attention has been
devoted to vain attempts at crre, CT alienation,
under the impression that sickness and disease
were necessary attendants upon human exis>
tence, and all that we could do was to mitigate
their severity, or inspire patience and resigna~
ton under infection of disease.
In spite, however, of the vast amount of sci
ence, practical skill and accumulated expert
ence which is brought into play in the art of
healing, it is yet lamentably imperfect, fos
large number of our terrible maDadieS, there il
no certain remedy known. That medicine
sometimes do good is undoubted, and that they
sometimes do harm is equally certain; but
whether they do, on the whole, most good or
most harm is not SO clear.--All cures are effect
ed by the po,cer Of nasrye, which is sometimes
assisted, and, sometimes opposed, by all rene
dies and modes of medical practice, it being,
in most cases, mere chance, whether they
help or hinder. --.,-
Disease is not, strictly speaking substance
to be expelled from the system; although the
first disturbing cause, in some cases, my have
been foreign substance Or poison. The theo-
~ of disease, by an eminent author, announ-
ced some years ago, is about as good as any
have ever noticed. 1t runs thus: "Perfect MT
triton is health. Imperfect nutrition is disease
Instinct is the cause; Nutrition the means; Lift.
or Health the result. The true Wis Medicatrix
Naturea Curative principle of Nature) is, there
fore, in Nutrition, always" When this is dis
turbed, or imperfect, the phenomena occurs call
ed disease.
could 90 on much farther with this subject,
bat will desist for the present. A. p
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1853-08-12
WOULD YOU?

Baby growing on your knee,
While you sing some little dirty,
Pull your hair or thumps your zee"
Would you think it wasn't pretty?
Tell me, could you?
If you owned "the baby" would you?
Wife, with arm about your neck,
Says you look inst like the badly;
Wants some cash to make "spec,"
And you would refuse her-ma ybe-
Could you? should you?
you owned "the woman" would you?
Little labor, little strife,
Little care, and little cot;
Would you sigh for sin gle life?
Would you murmur at your lot?
Tell me, should you?
If you owned ''the cottage" would you?
Health and comforts, children fair,
Wife to meet you at the door,
Fond hearts throbbing for you there;
Tell me, would you ask for more?
Should you? could you?
Ifyou owned "the ready" would you?
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1853-08-12
Fareion Commercial ht.Higsnc-.


Per Europa LONDON, July =
We have 10 material change to notice III the
Colonial and Foreign Produce Markets this
week. Business continues greatly iupeded BY
the unsettled state of foreign politics; while the
Funds, &c., have been depressed from the same
cause. Consols for the accountleave off 98G985-
Silver has advanced 81, the late arrivals having
been taken for China and India at IS I'D for
Bars, and As life for new dollars. The amount
of Bills granted by the Hon. East India Com
pany. from 23d June last to 9th inst, has been
962s,630 lbs Sd on Bengal, and f9l SOB Is ID
on Madras.
At the Corn market on Monday, advance
of 3s(94s on the rates of that day week was es-
tablished on Wheat, and ls@2s 2 barrel, and
2s@3s z sack on Flour. The trade on We'd
nesday and to-day was less active, but holders
indisposed to submit to any reduction. Last
weeks average Of English Wheat was 47s "a.
and sO,666 qrs. returned. Fine white Ameri-
can Wheat may be quoted at 52sC657s. United
States Flour 24s 6d027s[92Ss z barrel. In
consequence of favorable change in the wealth
er, prices from France come lower, and no dis
position has been shown to continue the spccu-
lative purchases. With US the weather has
been fine through the week, and greatly benef
cial to the crops.
HoR-The demand for Rails continues, and
the price is firm at GS los in Wales. Bars dull,
and offered freely at CT los. Scotch Pic steady
at SIS Cd. cash, for good mixed numbers.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1853-08-12

The Chicago Democrat of Thursday says
We learn from the country that men are buy
ing up cattle and paying in Logan Co. ken
tucky) Bank Bills at Adairsville. They are
paying so high price and have no other mon
ey, that people become alarmed. Thy look in
Sheldon's Detector and they see the general puff
on Kentucky money, and not a word about
the Logan Co. Bank at Adairsville. What was
such Detector got up for? Turn back, and
ask why it quoted East Tennessee, Killingly
Woodbury. at par? Or turn to its pages now
and ask why Logansport, Adrian and the worst
of Michigan Wild Cat is quoted at par now?
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1853-08-12

Congressional. Tennessee sends three
democratic members to CongreSs-the wings
might have carried all three, as they have ma
iorities in all. Brookins Campbell, democrat,
is elected in the first, according to our figuring,
and without the full vote of Hancock, by ma
jority Of 294. Taylor and Watkins, both wings,
were his opponents. Taylor run ahead of Wat
kins. In the second district, Churchwell knock
ed Maynsrd's trotters up by q majority of fifteen
hundred, While in the third, Smiths majority
over Van Dyke is 1887.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1853-08-12

Ed,card EcereH.-This distinguished orator
and statesman has been invited by the South.
western Agricultural and Mechanical Associ-
alton to visit Louisville early next October, and
make the annual address before that Associa-
ton on the occasion of its Fair. Mr.. Everett
has for years been desiring to visit the Great
West, and it is thought viii probably accept the
invitation. The Ohio Valley viii give him the
warmest kind Of welcome, and send greetings
back to old Massachusetts,, such as will do her
heart good.--Louisville Courier.