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The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-08-31
Livery stable,
RnOK RINDERY

IN A. BUSSEMER, successor to E. Muller, hasjust
n established Book Bindery, at the cOrncrof 9th
aad Clay Streets where he will be happy to receive the
public patronage and will promptly discharge all work
81 plain fancy Binding, which he may be favored with
Pamphlet and Job work promptly done to order
Dubuaue. Nov. 18th. 852-daw-6m.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-08-31

~ Coffee also Carol Rice, pealed Barley Vermfcelli
Mnccaroni, etc.etc. For sale by
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-08-31
WRAPPING PAPER

TTOME Manufactured Wrapping Paper. The sub
III scriber been appointed agent forthe "MOLlNE
MILLS, !" and will at al times have good supply OF
their Wrapping and PRISriNG Paper on hand, which ne
=. go H. A. PORTER.
Rock Islano Sen. % 35Q-tf
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-08-31
nR SpRAGIIE

Has again returned to this City to engage permanently
an the practice Of his profession, and may be found
mis- old friends his Rooms in the City Hotel, or AZ MS
Office immediately opposite tho City Hotel.
Oct 9th. 80 daW-lY.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-08-31

Joseph e. Jennings,
CIVIL ENGINEER AND ARCHITECT,
rs prepared with Levclling and Surveying instruments
trusted to him. Maps, Designs, and Building Drawings
made to Greer. QFOf6ce on Nam st. first door below
the Globe Building, UP SrAIRs, over e. FltzpatricK
Tailoring Establishment.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-08-31

"A Large lot Of Hay Rakes, Pitch Forks, Hoes
a ecythes and Snattes, Spades Shovels, Scythe
esonss and Axss, Tor sale By THOMAS and COOK.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-08-31
nj. v. BURDICK,
ATTOR NEY AT L A w,

made on Reasonable terms. juy29-dwIy
HEMPSTEAD - BURT,
ATTORNEYS AND COUNsELORS AT Law. AND
SOLICITORS IN CHANCERY-DUBUQUE IOWA
VTTIL practice in the District Courts of the Judi
w cial Districts aud in the Supreme Court.
&rOFFfCE in the Yellow Brick Building, near Spaul
6ins's Book Store, ON Main street
Sept. 5, l849.-lly
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-08-31
PROFESSIONAL CARDS.

HT Office, on Main-sreet, over J. B. Thomas Store
Law business or Collections entrusted to his caie in
this and the neighborag Counties promptly attended to-
July l, 1853. dawly
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-08-31

LIGHTNING! LIGHTNING!!
TIME cisissns Of Dubuque arerespectfuy nformedth
the Subscribers are now prepared to put up Light
1ng odsn any part Of the City 1t the shortest notice
y4ay - found at the Good Samaritan Drug Store.
~ sth-dwu WAUD PYLE.
lkOLASSEs--20h hbls. Belchers, s. II. and New or
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-08-31

81audy, wines q Porter.
y 1UkktY ef ths ahovs, Of very supesjar quality.
- MeelvS4 aad bf sale by
tu(goy My !, 1859. A. GILLESPIE.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1853-12-14
Cadets Celebration.

The Cadets of Back Swamp Section, in
Robson county, had quite an interesting eel
ebration on the 21st October last, of which
1 propose to give your readers a brief ac-
count
The procession being formed, consisting of
nearly fifty Cadets, we marched to the Acade-
my and entered in reversed order where we
were met by the cheering smiles Of the ladies
and a goodly number of the Sons, from
Lumberton Division and the neighborhood
generally. Chaplain service by Rev. Bro.
F. Prevatt, followed by a Temperance speech
and some cheering dialogues on Temperance
from each of the Cadets of this place, and
an appropriate and encouraging address by
Bro. ". B. Blake, from Lumberton Division,
and concluded by an eloquent Literary Ad-
dress by Mr.. Duncan Mcintyre, as our school
terminated on that day. After which all
partook of a bounteous repast. A thousand
thanks to the ladies for the dinner. All went
off well pleased. Our Section is getting
along charmingly. Con-.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1853-12-14

pF Cold, frosty weather has come at last,
and is not unwelcome perhaps to those who
have the means of guarding against its blast
and who have no fear Of want duringthe drea-
ry season which has just opened. BUTT is
not so with all around US. The pitiless wind
and the driving snow will find but poor bar
riers at many a dwelling; and many a poor
mortal who hardly knows one day where he
may earn ashilling the next, may see pinching
times before winter is over. Remember this
ye who luxuriate in plenty, and strive to ligh-
ten the lot of those less favored. Give them
employment when you can. Adollar earned
is better enjoyed than if received in charity.
No measure ofpoverty can blot out this trait
of independence. When necessary, give
freely and kindly-the manne may be made
as grateful as the gift. That | gave, that ]
have-that l left, that l lost is part of the
inscription an an ancient tombstone in ar
English town. Treasures that may be car
ried beyond the grave deserve some atten
ton
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1853-12-14

Good old Sexton, / love thy memory still,
for thou lovedest Lillia too, but not as did.
Lila was the first victim of the dram shop
by the " two hills" and the first to sleep in
the graveyard in the dell, but not the last.
Soon her father was laid there too, and young
Jones, and neighLor Wilson, and a Stranger,
and Waldron, that shot the panther that
crouchcd at the side of poor dead L!llia.-
These were the dramshop's trophies SO that
the little pen of poles that the old sexton
placed over Lillia's grave was torn away and
he buried these there too, all generous and
noble hearts, and then built a neat fence
around them all, and then the neighbors bur
led him there too.
For this, and a thousand other reasons,
have sworn eternal enmity and war against
Rum, its kith and kin. Do you blame me,
Reader.
My poor lost Lila Linn, the first victim
of the d~runkery by the two hills J" Our
veins knot with a sleepless, unsatiated re-
venge as we think of it yeti
The seat that Bob built under the cedar
tree for US has fallen down and gone to de.
cay the leaves of -- autumns have blot
ted out the path that used to lead down to the
old rocks the wild grapes dry on the stony
walls for the birds to pick and the flowers
hang on the stems till the winds shake then
of, for aught we know, since Lillia is with
US to share them all no more.
And now, Reader, the sun Of this blessed
and beautiful day has gone down behind tina
gold fringcd cloud in the west, while VIC hay,
been floating back over a long lapse Of year
with this sad waif of the Past.
So died out, like a shadow, our first love
There never lived but one Lillia Linn.
The memory of her fingers with me ye
like the dim shadows on our page, or NOR
like the dying symphonies of some old son
dear to the heart.
have not seen the old rocks, the stump :
the cedar tree, the brook where the ifs
frisked in the waves, or the 1.-TWO hills" fo
years, but our feet once beat out a pilgrir
path to L;llia's little grave where the gree
grass waved in the shadowy dell.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1853-12-14
1853.
Alamance Agricultural Society.

This auxiliary to the State Society was per-
manently organized on the 9th inst, (Dec.)
by appointing the following officers for its
government viz:
Hon. Thos. Rufin, President; E. VI. Holt,
ST., John Trollinger, Vice Presidents; Pleas
ant A. Holt, Treasurer Peyton P. Moore,
Secretary.
An Executive Committee, consisting of
Messrs. Michael w. Holt, John Stafford, ID.
w. Carr, John Faucet and Giles Mebane
was appointed with powers to report Bye
Laws, Regulations and scheme of Premiums
to the next meeting of the Society.
John Norwood. Esq, appeared as a dele
gate from the Orange Co. Society, and pro-
posed on behalf of the same to hold their
County Fairs in conjunction and alternately
in each county the consideration Of which
was postponed TO the next meeting to be held
in Graham on the Thursday of March Court.
A good spirit seemed to lie manifested
among the citizens upon the subject. Let
the work so on. We verify believe old Car
DINA is now fully awake, and only needs tn,
vigilance Of her sturdy sons to keep her so
For %ourself,' We think a thorough ablutiol
with cold water just now would revive the OLE
lady amazingly the ~sleepiest Of her boy
know how refreshing that is, Just after t0
king.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1853-12-14
ELOQUENT Truths.

A brother, writing from old Trap, in Cam
den county, gives the contrast of the condition
of that ncighborhood 10Y with what it was
a short period ago, previous to the establish
ment of a Division there, in the following
glowing and beautiful terms
eve are in a prosperous condition in Old
Trap Division. We have driven even the
smell of the monsters breath clear away
from among us. Where in former days bar
rels were sold every month, there is not one
drop now where quarreling, fighting and
swearing once prevailed, now all is peace
and q~uietude where families went without
bread and clothing, they now have plenty;
where woman carried bruises from the cruel
ty of a drunken husband, love and harmony
reign in the home circle; where children
went in rags on the highway and to their
neighbors to beg for food, they now are we'll
clad and in the school house. This is the
change which Temperance hath wrought in
our community. And can any man who
hath a heart for humanity refuse to rejoice
over this heaven-born change? The fend and
liquor-seller may mourn over it, but a ma
who hath left any of the milk ofhuman kind
ness in his soul, can but rejoice and thank
God for the blessed metamorphoses."
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1853-12-14

P~RoHIBIToRY LIQUOR LAW IN MICnIGAN.-
On the ID of December, the act prohibiting
the sale of spirituOus and malt liquors, wine
cider, &C., except under certain restrictions,
went into operation in the State of Michigan.
The law was passed by the Legislature, sub
ject to the ratification of the people, by whose
suffrages it was sustained at a regular cleo
ton. On this ground it is presumed that the
constitutionality of the act will be tested at
tho ensuing session of the Supreme Court of
the United States. If the law be declared
constitutional, not only the principle of pro-
hibition will have been established, but the
exercise Of what many deem extraordinar y
legislative power will be legaIized. If it be
declared unconstitutional, although the prin-
ciple of prohibition may not be touched, the
judgment will confirm the views of many
jurists who deny the power of a Legislative
body to submit an act to the decision of its
constituents. The question is therefore a
very interesting one.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1853-12-14

No LIcENsE.-Some time previous to tho
last term of Guilford County Court, we heard
frequent mention Of a petition, numerously
signed in town and country, to lie presented
to the Court against granting licenses to re-
tail spirituous liquors. The petition was not
read before the Court but on the application
of q. A. GILLESPIE for an order to renew his
license to retail, the fact of strongly organ
lied and united Oppositionto any license was
developed. We think most of the regular
members Of the bar had been retained, on
one side or the other, andth matter was ably
argued before the Court by Messrs, j. 4.
Morehead, Gorrell and Gilme--Morehead
%lnfavor of the application, Mr.. Gorrell against
1t, and Mr.. Gilmer in Il plain dispassiona'e
exposition of the law, and duty and obliga-
tons of the Justices under it. The applicant,
we believe it is admitted, comes a~snearly up
to the requirements Of the law as tothe char
acter prescribed for a retailer, as any man
who has ever applied ; but the vote Of the
Magistrates on the bench showed their strong
feeling OF opposition to the business. The
vote stood, nine in favor and eighteen against
granting the license. No other application
was made; and now there is not a single Ii
censed retail shop in the county. A fair OPP
portnnIty will therefore be now presented for
Judging of the effect of the 'critter' coming
by the quart instead Of the gill.
The above gratifying paragraph is an edi
torlal from the Greensboro Patriot, and we
record it to the honor and Justice of the mag
istracy of old Guilford. The closing words
OF the Patriot, however, are worthy of re-
mark, inasmuch as they seem to insinuate
that the quart, unlicensed sale, will be found
as bad and grievous as the licensed. qiH. mea-
sure now is. This may, and doubtless will,
be found too true, proving conclusiyely that
the Introduction of the article, altogether, is
the only way to suppress the evil. But, did
1t never occur to the Patriot Editors that
Magistrates may have q conscience in such
things, and whether a refusal to license nit
igate the evils or not, yet they may not de-
sire to become porticeps criminl in the
wrong done to the community Because
murder and every other species of iniquity
occur in the land, though unlicensed and
prohibited, it does not constitute a lust pre-
text for their legal liberation.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1853-12-14

GUILFoRD has done noblyl AT her last
Quarter Sessions she emphatically refused to
grant licence to any applicant, either in town
or county, to sell the ardent. The strife
thickens! There is promise in coming events.
Yet we heard one of the disappointed-an
old knight of the swill and toddy-stick-
did afore p Isn't it strange that any should
want license? We thought of the old fox
and his philosophy when, after wearisome,
Intellectual leaps to reach the tempting fruit,
he scratched his ear and condoled himself
with the reflection, that twas nothing but
sour grapes nohow." The philosopher Rey-
nard and the Guilford Knight are associated
in our mind from this henceforth.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1853-12-14
Masonic.

The annual Communication of the Grand
Lodge Of Free and Accepted Masons Of North
Carolina, was held in this city, its sessions
commencing on the 9Th and continuing till
the evening of the 9th inst. A large number
of representatives from Subordinate Lodges
werein attendance, and considerable business,
pertaining to the Order, transacted. The fol-
lowing brethren were elected Grand Officers
for the ensuing year Clement H.. Jordan,
of Roxboro', G. Master. Peter Adams, of
Greensboro, G.. Sen. War. James H. Moore,
of Warrenton, G.. Jun. War. c. W. D. Hutch
ings, of Raleigh, G.. Treas. William T.. Balm,
of Raleigh, G. Sec.
The following appointments were made by
the Most Worshipful Grand Master
VIM. P. Taylor, of Pittsbore', Dep. G.. Nj.
Rev. James Reid, of Louisburg, G. Chap.
Jos. Green, Of Brunswick co., G.. Sen Dea.
Ed. r. Stanly, of Newbern, G. Jun. Dea.
James NJ. Palmer, of Hillsboro,' G. Steward.
A. X. Clements, of Wake co., G.. Marshal
A. NJ. Noble, of Louisburg, G. Sw'd Br
Robert S. French, of Lumberton, G.. Pu7
Efforts are still being made to build the
Masonic College-its friends are sanguine o.
its success. 1t is expected that the Corner
Stone of the Institution will be laid on the
the 24th June next.
The following preamble and resolution
relative to Germanton Institute, were adop
ted by the Grand Lodge:
WHEREAS, il is the desire of this Gran,
Lodge Of Ancient York Masons, to promot
the interests of Education throughout tn
State, and more especially in the Fraternity
Therefore,
Resolrcd, That we congratulate Germanto
Lodge, No. 1l6, on the eminent success tina
has crowned its efforts in establishing a Sen
mary Of high character.
Resolred, That, although the Mason
Institute" is not under the supervision Of I'll
Grand Lodge, yet as a Masonic Literary Il
s%titution worthy Of our confidence and esteem
we do heartily recommend the same to Il
patronage of the Fraternity throughout Il
State.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1853-12-14
Warrenton Female Institute.

One of the Editors of the Post had the
privilege of attending the examination of the
Pupils of the Seminary of Messrs. Graves &
Wilcox, at W~arrenton, and expresses great
delight with his visit and the interesting ex-
%ercises of the occasion. lie says the exami-
nation was of such a character as to reflect
the highest credit upon the young ladies, and
the accomplished corps of instructors. We
were particularly struck with the proficiency
exhibited in Mathematical lstudies. The great
variety of useful and fancy work, and speci
mems of drawing and painting, showed alsc
that the hands as we'll as the heads of the pu
pills have been well employed.
This large and fourishing School, has beer
in successful operation for many years, an,
has accomplished as much good as any inst
tuition of the kind in the State. The Princi
pals are gentlemen of the highest characte
for piety, intelligence, and fidelity, and nc
only their experience and requirements, bu
their kind feelings and gentlcmanly manners
fit them in an emmincnt degree for their in
portant work.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1853-12-14
New Ritual here, at last.

The Grand Scribe has forwarded to all who
have ordered the same, the new B. B. con-
tanning the New Ritual adopted by the late
session Of the N. D. All other Divisions de-
string the same will make application to the
Grand Scribe, of whom they can be had on
the following terms: 2B. BIS and one set of
Cards, with postage prepaid 81. l B. B. and
l set ofCards 81, but the postage not prepaid
on them.
l: may be Sefr tU stare here, that the en-
tire number received has been used up in
supplying orders on file; but a new supply
has been ordered, and when received, those
applications which are on file will befrst an6
Immediately attended to. ~ The casl
must accompany the orders.
We have seen the new Ritual performed
in the Divisions in this City, and are vel
pleased with it. We think when its observ
ances come to be we'll understood and prac
ticed, the Ceremonies will be very imposing
and striking. 1t is q very decided chang
from the old forms, and generally, we think
an improvement on them.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1853-12-14

The MECHANIc.-If there is any situation
truly enviable, it is that of an Industrious
mechanic, who by his own unaided exertions
has established for himself 4 respectable place
in society; who commencing in poverty, has
been able by his skill and perseverance to
overcome every obstacle, vanquish every pre-
judice, and build up for himself a reputation
whose value is enhanced for others. And
let it be remembered that this sitAation is at
tainable by all who have health and practi-
cal knowledge of their business. 1t is a mis-
taken idea that fortune deals out her favors
blindly, and with areckless hand. Industry
and v%irtuous ambition, are seldom exercised
in vain.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1853-12-14

EaF An esteemed friend furnishes us with
a list of the Appointments made at the recent
Conference session of the Methodist Protes-
tant Church, but having already published
the same we omit the appointments but give
the following interesting statistics commune
Gated to US:
There are thirty-two Ministers belonging
to the Conference, of whom twenty-five were
present, and also, twenty one Delegates cho-
sen by the churches from the laity. Its SEES
sion embraced a period of six days, and
shows among other things the following:
Houses Of Worship in the State &c, Valua-
ton about $4,000; Circuits and Stations
IS; Number of Members 1856; stationed
Ministers and Preachers Al, unstationed do.
Il Total 90 received into the Conference s.
Ordained Elder John Gordon ordained Daa-
cons J. 6. Stockard, J.. w. Naylor and Jos.
NJ. Kennett.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1853-12-14
The News.

The large amount Of important News mat
ter that has been received since our last, oc-
cupies a great portion Of our columns this
week, to the exclusion of our usual amount
of Editorials. These are stirring and impor.
tant times, and we are determined to keer
our readers fully posted up in the new o.
the day, so far as a weekly paper is capable
IF doior 60
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1853-12-14

METHODIST CHURCH PROPERTY CAsE.-The
terms of adjustment ofthe Methodist Church
controversy are as follows. The South recei-
YES regular dividends with interest since 1915
amounting to $4,000, the presses at Rich
mond, Nashville and Charleston, valued at
$4,000, all the dues from the Southern States
$4,000, and in cash $12l,O 00. The Trus-
tees of the Book concern at Cincinnati have
not assented, but they probably viii.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1853-12-14

Masonic INSTITUTE, G~ermanton, N. c.
The Principal has favored US with a Gaia
logue of this Institution, which we arc graft
fed to state is in a fourishing and prosper,
Gus condition. The Board of Instruction is
composed of gentlemen well skilled in their
profession the Libraries, Apparatus, Cabi
net, mode Of instruction, government, &c., OIL
the first order, and the charges very moder.
ate. By the Catalogue before US, we learr
there are at the Institution, SIS Students II
the Classical department, and IS in the Math
ematlcal department. See Advertisement il
another column.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1853-12-14

pa- The JUNIOR expects to be with bis
friends at Mays Chapel, Chatham, on Sat
urday oath inst; and at Hawfeld Church,
Alamance, on the Goth, at which places he
confidently hopes to reap a good harvest Of
Subscribers.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1853-12-14

"a Rev. Mr.. Slicer, Chaplain elect to
Northern branch of the Methodist Episcopal
Church; and Rev. Mr.. Millburn, Chaplain
to the House, belongs to the same Church,
South.
n- The Steamer Humboldt, in attempt
ing to put into Halifax harbor for coal, on
the 9th, got ashore, and it is feared will prove
a total wreck. She is valued at $500, 900
and insured only to a moderate extent.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1853-12-14
RALEIGH, q. Q.
Wednesday, December IA, 1853.
A Positive Arrangement.

Subscribers receiring their papers eoith a red mark,
a re thereby notified that in four 0eeks from the re-
ccipts Of the first number thus marked their su6scrip-
ton gears toiH expire and unless renewed ,oithin
that time, the paper wiU be discontinued. This rule
toiH be infecibly adhered to.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1853-12-14

pa From the Norfolk CopAer, we learn
that the Rev. Tiberius Gracious Jones has de:
clined the Presidency of Wake Forrest Col
lege, and will continue his labors in that city
and that he also declined an increase ofhis
present salary.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1853-12-14

"a We learn from the Biblical Recorder.
that our young townsman, Jordan WombIe.
Jr., is to be associated with Rev. I. w. To-
hey, in the Yanceyville Female High School.
This is a most excellent selection. Mr.. w. is
a gentleman of mind, fond of literary pur.
suits, and of unexceptionable character. We
wish him, with his very excellent Principal,
abundant success and a liberal natronape
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1853-12-14

pE The Woodville Division S. Of T., will
have a Torch Light Procession on the Oath
instant, at Woodville, Perquimans county
Several speeches will be delivered on the oc-
CASTOR. -2t
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1853-12-14
~ We learn from a friend, that th

"a We learn from a friend, that the
cause is aourishing finely in Clinton, Samp-
son county. Considerable numbers have
been initiated every meeting, for several
weeks. Glorious old Sampson, whose locks
have been shorne by the Delilah of the liquor
traffic, is recovering his strength, and will
shake down the rum temples that nave been
and are erected in it's midst. They are fast
disappearing. Eaus Del.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1853-12-14

Rg% Bro. j. W. Taylor, D. G. w. P. of
Duplin County, reports the formation of
Island Creek Division, in that County. under
hattering auspices. Hugh Maxwell was in
stalled w. F.; James W. Boney, w. A.: II.
Dobson, r.. s., &c. The Division gives prom.
Use of doing well.