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Spirit of the age., 1853-06-29


aries. Yet as YOU say, / shouldn't be so
lsty in forming my Judgment. bus :, tel me-
% not my suspicious correct now
" Yes they are"
q q'bev saw the postmaster, who said there
-. noney in it when he placed itin the doc
rs hex the doctor said there was money
4, 4 whom he gave it to his son, and as there
- no money in it when the son delivered it.
IS bat reasonable enough to suppose that
. took it,"
= And did they get any Of 1t back again -
d Yes the doctor paid the whole amount"
q He would not have done it if he had not
i-lleved his son guilty"
/" No, Of course not"
aWhas pity! how bad his father must
Ell How old is he 2"
"'About fourteen, | believe"
"Dsarl dear Well feel right glad to
ioar that Charles is clear Of it, at any rate. "
81 hope this may be a lesson to US in fu.
ure," said Mr.. Melville, how we condemn
person. No doubt a great many persons
i've heard Of the first part Of this affair, thai
ill never hear thelnst; and in consequence
1orCharles will ever he looked upon by then
18th suspicionand mistrust Its mucheasel
rob an unprotected, orphaness boy lik,
i'm Of his character, than it is to restore it t
i'm"
1T is indeed, and / feel as if I had dom
IN injustice by harhoring such thoughts 0
i'm mysef-aIthough it is some satisfaction
, me to know that | never spoke Of it to an.
nc but you"
liam glad you have not. was afrai
III might have done so"
/" No. I've always felt bad about it eve
'aco,I.heard it, for in my own mind wa
,ltisRed that he had taken themoney. Wher
.yorything seems so clear, il is hard som'
timestohslp forming an opinion, but sha
v in future to be more careful"
If all similar circumstances were recorded
,ader,-how many pages think you they woul
"a? Jadging hastily from appearances,
~ no means an uncommon practice anon
ut. There isnot, we admit, much novelt
a~ romanceinthe little story we have related
il is meFely simple statement Of facts, y
,ay not all learna lesson from it? "L
ajm that is without sin in this respect ca
/ 10 first stone"
Spirit of the age., 1853-06-29
What Of it2

No matter, brother, if you have failed in
business. Don't bother yourself about it
you yet have good health and strong arm.
Don't sit down and cry and fret over your
misfortunes for that will make the matter
worse that won't pay your debts, nor keep
mush on your table. Jump up, look as spry
as cat, roll up your sleeves and go to work
at something you understand; dress moder
ately and within bounds, drink no intoxica
ting beverages, keep cheerful heart, and
in six twinkles of cats tail you will be uI
in the world again, with lots of fine silver and
gold in your deep pocket. But puss mus
eat q few mice between the "twinkIcs Y ,
Spirit of the age., 1853-06-29
Mexico and the United States.

The agitators connected with the public
press of the country, seem quite disposed to
excite the alarms of the timid, in reference to
the prospectof war between this country and
Mexico The sole cause for such an idea,
seems to be based upon the reckless course
which Santa Anna has pursued since his ell
ovation to the Dictatorship. His braggado-
clio threats and the supposed alliance recent
ly formed between Mexico and Spain, go
very far to add to the impression. We have
not at present the most remote apprehension
of such war, unless it arise from the unfor-
tunate border collisions which have and may
still occur between our troops and people and
the half civilized banditti Of the Mexican ter
ritory. 1t is certain that whatever may have
been the object of Spain to enter into an ali
ance with Mexico, it could not have been tx
strengthen her and it is equally sure tha
Santa Anna is not so blind as to suppose
that the security of Mexico is greater by th'
friendship Of Spain. His whole course of &C
ton is in perfect keeping with his forme
history. Self-elevation is Iris sole object
By turning the attention of the Mexican pee
pie to the United States, and filing thci
minds with the most high-wrought picture
of the eencroachments Of the United States ur
on Mexico, he hopes to blind the people t
his ewn attempts upon their liberties, an
thus secure to himself more permanently tn
f supreme authority.
Spirit of the age., 1853-06-29
sFroa, the American Nes4cager.
The Young Lady and the Lnebriate

young Lady vino had often laid TO heart
,c inquiry, 'Whlt can do 2 heard a tenn
.'rrance lecturer any that Young ladies could
: ) much good by thrir cnleavors toreform the
p1nr degraded inehriate: and in the fuIlness Of
. uriSti m love and zeal, she fastened to tue
'iWeling Of Il miserable drunkard who lived
u'I 'Ir. He was alone. His wife being on
>lt to her parents, the wretched man had en-
raced the opportunity to get thoroughly in
i"xicated. For three days he had given himself
p to the Influence OF strong drink. Now he
= suffering the effects of his folly. He sat
aPor theahed, pale and haggard, longing for
sip, but he knew not whence to seek il. He
en- felt that'thc way oftranSgressors ishard ,
- she entered, he looked up in surprise, but
-lc said kindly, you are very i'll to-day, Mr.
-; will you not come over and drink a
,ap otcoIeeP They were the first kind words
'2 had heard for many day. Accustomed to
corn and contempt, how sootliugy they fel
mon his detected and consccnce-smittcn spirit
its at first murtnured some objection, and ulan.
I'd ut his soIled and tlttered garments; bu
e promised TO come. And when he at Length
"Inde his appearance, she VAS surprised to SET
hat cIurtS he had made TO render his person
:Spectablp. ismltted hair was coYbed, hi
tatd cut, and he had even attempted to meme
his clothes
G taering courage fromher Success thus far
'aa young lady sat by him At the table to he'll
I'm to the refreshments, Of which he cage!
,ilrtook. an.lto watcha favorable moment I
,iake q serionSiWpreSS upon his mind A
myth tcanf. NIthtearS IN lis bondshot eve
n. taanke her for her Kindness; but said r
tow came you to think Of such miserabi
s-relt.ll us l. When you CaJue 10 me, vs.
p,very wretched, had even thought Of KILN
vself' But eou will not think of it again
III she ann then with Kin lnass and fdclit
,Ic spoke of the cARse of his misery. and il
-,medy, earngs " entealiEg him TO attend III
cture the next evening AMI sign the pIcdg,
tni, he promised. And then she warned hi
his dInger'as sinner and begged him
re from the wrath to come q thank yol
id taat pIor miserable inebriate, while ii
st-RpWlA gt'IrS Sntteste his sincerity, 4 thar
on for your friendly warning. / have oft,
nndered why Christians did not talk to m
.9d verify thought it vas because they co
s,iered me Il lost man, that no one in this pla
yer spoke tame of my sous salvation. b
shall remember what you have said to m
.sad he Did remember it. Thit night he 10 II
'.e Temperance Surety, and took the pied.
"hch he faithfully kept. In few weeks
''Jca nc II CHRISTIAN aI,d from that time till
death, he lived i consistent Christian life.
Spirit of the age., 1853-06-29

This noble and benevolent enterprise has
been carrying on its efficient operations for
more than quarter of century, with most
success in many portions of our
Union. It is only within few years that
North Carolina has been reaping any of
the benefits of its labors, and until the
present year, to avery limited extent. Many
of our readers ike ourselves, doubtless, have
felt too little interestn its operations, because
our own section was but little benefited.
We were highly interested in the Tract
meetings recently held in the Baptist and
Methodist Churches in this city. Mr.. j.
Cross, General Agent for Va. and n. c.. Rev.
Mr.. Pearce, Agent for this State, and Messrs.
Andrews, Crowder and Dance, Colporteurs,
were present. Their addresses and statements
produced happy effect and we believe an
interest has been awakened in the Tract
cause, which win tell powerfully upon the
future. The contributions of our citizens vii
be literally bestowed upon the enterprise. W.
understand there are already II Colporteur'
at work in this State, and the design of th'
Agent is to secure if possible, the services o
p before the close Of the year.
We would especially bespeak for this So
ciety the hearty cooperation of the "Sons'
and the friends of Temperance. The colpor
teurs are all Temperance men, and their Ia
bors in the cause have been very efficient
The Temperance publications of the Societ
are among the most able and useful of an
issued from the press of the country. w
speak from personal examination, and W
would here especially acknowledge the del
our cause owes to the very jealous efforts
the Colporteurs in this County
Spirit of the age., 1853-06-29

IMPORTANT RsMoR.-Thc New York Jour
nal of Commerce learns that information has
been forwarded to our government, support
ed by plausible evidence, to the effect that
Santa Annals bold and daring policy towards
the United States, is backed ly an under
standing with Spain. Spanish officers are
filling places near the person and in the army
of Santa Anna. Spain,' saysa gentleman
who has good means of information on the
subject, is preparing to strike in her pro-
tectorate capacity-in which she is to be pro
teeted and is to pay the fee by the utterance
of English policy in Cuba, and then to adopt
the apprentice system for almost unlimited
periods, say 8, L and 16 years, by the free
introduction of negroes from Africa, without
molestation. The Journal, however, is dis
inclined to credit the story.
Spirit of the age., 1853-06-29
WAKE SPECIAL TERM.

His Hon. Judge Manly opened the special
term Of Superior Court for this County on
Monday last, for the purpose Of trying the
"Outlaw Will Case" This exciting and
difficult case has been in the Courts since 49,
1t is supposed it will occupy the whole of
two weeks. Upwards of 100 witnesses are
in attendance, we believe, and the case ex-
cites considerable interest. The ablest legal
talent OF the State Is engaged in it. Hons
VIM. A. Graham, Geo. E. Badger, Chas
Manly and Perrin Busbee, ESQ. for the Defen,
dants and Messrs. B. F. Moore, Henry W
Miller, Geo. W. Haywood, Duncan K McRac
and P. II. Winston, Sr. for the Plaintiffs.
Spirit of the age., 1853-06-29
The Daughters and Cadets.

Both of these valuable adjuncts to oar Or
der ,~seem to be rather still of late. Are they
lying upon their oars, or resting upon their
arms? We hope they are not discouraged
Let them in the language Of Harry of the
West, pick their fints and try again" The
" Daughters" have but little to do, it is true,
in rescuing theirown sex from intemperance
but they can do much for us. There are how
ever cases of drunkenness, not rare either,
occurring among females, we will not call
them aconacn, of the lower class, which they
might reach, if they We're more active and self
sacrificing. 1t is q sight that makes perdi-
ton blush, to see drunken female, and yet
our eyes arc sometimes obliged to look upon
it. To the Cadets we would say, the 4th oi
July and the elections are at hand, when the
boys are not proof against the tempting
bowl. Go to work or the Philistines will bt
upon you.
Spirit of the age., 1853-06-29
RAlEloH, .. Q.
Wednesday, June 29,S 1858.
A Positive Arrangement.

Subscribers rsceiring heirpapers 'oith red mark,
are thereby notified that an four reeks from the
cet Of the fret number thus marked their subscrip-
tioa gears 'riu expire and un1ess reneeoed ,oithn
that time, the paper acU be discontinued. This ruIe
WiH be inferibly adhered to.
rsa- The Editor of the Age has returned
from his Northern trip, but found the matter
prepared by his able locum tenens for this is
sue so very excellent, that he was unwilling
to displacc any of it to make room for wha
he has to say. Next week, however, he vii
tell his readers something of what Ie saw
while absent from the sanctum
Spirit of the age., 1853-06-29

WAR Forces OF TURKEY AND RUssrA.-As
there is probability of war between Turkey
and Russia, the New York Times sums up the
forces OF the two powers. Russia has $4,000
troops neluiing l0l ,G92 cavalry. including the
Cossacks; 640,388 on foot, of every description,
and $500 artlIlrrymen, pioneers, &c, with
naval force of10vessels, includirgl8 line Of
battle ships, besides 200 gun boats. Turkey
has q well-drilled army Of l50,88O regular
troops, incInding 1880 cavalry, l0G,S00 on
foot, and lt,600 art:l>ry men, sappers, miners,
&c. This force can be doubled 10y levies. The
Turkish navy numbers 16 linc-of battle ships,
carrying ,488 guEs; II trigates, carrying S8
guns; 80 sailing vessels; Is steamers, with a
total of 3,700 horsepower; an array Of floating
batteries, gunboats, etc, number unknown.
This naval armament is byn means contemp.
tible or disproporiionate to that of Russia.
Spirit of the age., 1853-06-29
From tie Harrenton Ne,rs.

MR. EZELL's SELECT SCHOOL From nm
advertisement Ia another column it will be seen
that the exercises OF this Seminary for the edp
cation OF Boys will be resumed, under favora
ble auspices, on the first Monday in July next
Our opinion Of the merits of this institution
has been frequently expressed heretofore.
If ever man was fitted by education, temper.
patience and persevering industry, for the
management and instruction of Boys, we hesi-
tate not TO say that Mr.. EzeIl is that man.
For the truth OF this assertion, we might appeal
to the liberal patronage he has uniformly re-
ceivcd ffom an enlightened community. But
we have stronger evidence than this evcry day
before our eyes, in the gentlemanly demeanor
and exemplary conduct of his students in their
intercourse with each other and with society
They evince, by their moral department., that
not only their heads, but their hearts. also, have
been educated. Mr.. Ezel is a gentleman. we
confess, of great professional ambition, ant
therefore, he employs his whole time, his su
peror talents, and, we believe, a large share
OF his means, too, in placing his School in til,
very front rank Of simuiar Institutions in tn,
! Union.
it viii be observed that hB has made arran
gements to enlarge lis accommodation for hi
boarders. lie has, likewise, by increasing TIN
amount of saivary, permanently secured th
services OF a gentleman, for. the department 0
Mathematics and the Solid Sciences, of consi
!erdble reputation not only as Scholar, bu
as an experienced Teacher We ourself hav
been permitted to examine the testimonials O
Mr.. McMurran and hesitate not to say that h
cannot fail to add much to the already desel
vedly high reputation of the Institution w
may be pardoned for closing this notice of Nh
McMurran'S qualifications with anextract frol
letter furnished Mr.. Ezell by Dr. Green, tn
President of Hamplen Sydney College,
MIR. McMurran is graduate OF this Instit,
tion, and a scholar of high standing in ever
department. He is gentleman ofpure ar
stainless character among those who kno
; him OF amabe character, perseyering energ
lie, studious and is cordially recommended
4 Teacher in any branch OF education, prepar
tory to any class in eng College.
(Signcd) Rev. s. w. GREENE, D. d.
Spirit of the age., 1853-06-29

NATIONAL DIv1sIoN.-We have seen no
extended account of the proceedings of the
late session of this body. From the meagre
notices we have seen, we learn 26 Grand
Divisions were represented, and the utmost
harmony and good feeling prevailed. The
new Ritual was adopted, and is represented
as an excellent and beautiful production
DIR. G. F. Deems was the only representative
present from North Carolina.
Spirit of the age., 1853-06-29
nm- Advertisers are beginning to see t

nea. Advertisers are beginning to see the
advantages of advertising in papers haviAg
the largest circulation-hence the increase OF
our patronage in this department. The Age
has near 7fre thousand subscribers, and we
suppose as many more read every paper, thus
passing advertisements into the hands of ten
thousand readers weekly. Let the blind open
their ewes and see,
Spirit of the age., 1853-06-29
Russia and Turkey.

The last accounts from Europe indicate
that the whole continent is resting upon a
volcano which must soon burst and involve
its mighty nations in a general war. It is
understood that Turkey has manfully rejec-
ted the audacious demands of the Gar of
Russia, and that Nicholas with large force
was ready to pounce upon the Grand Sultan
at the earliest moment. Such an event would
doubtless involve the whole of Europe in the
contest. France and England could not be
idle spectators, and it is believed they must
make common cause with Turkey. Much as
wc deprecate war, W. are SO fully impressed
with the Importance of checking thc grasping
power Of Russia at this juncture, that we
should not regret to see such q result. Il
would be an opportune moment for the down
trodden Poles, Hungarians, Italians, &c. tc
rise in their might to assert their rights
Powerful as Nicholas is, he could scarcely
stand up in contest with Turkey, England
and France, and the disafected millions O
Hungary and Poland, even with Austria anC
Prussia to help him. Inany event, we trus
Divine Providence will control the whole fo1
the good Of the nations.
Spirit of the age., 1853-06-29

SECOND MARRFAGE.-It is remarked that
widows and widowers marry more readily than
those who have never entered matrimany. This
is one of the greatest compliments to marriage
life that could be bestowed upon it. Were q
man not to marry second time, it might be
concluded that his first wife had given him a
disgust to marriage; but, by taking second
wife, he pays the highest compliment TO the
first, by showing that she made him so happy
as married man, that he wishes to be so
second time.
Spirit of the age., 1853-06-29

CENTRAL RAILRoAD.-Gov Reid has re-
questcd Gov. Morehead and the Directors of
the Central Road, to have the surveys made
authorized by act of Assembly, from Colds
boro' to Beaufort and from Salisbury to the
Tennessee line, in order to the ultimate ex-
tension of the great Central Road. 1t will
be done.
Spirit of the age., 1853-06-29

Hay Some of our correspondents continue
to request us to forward the Age" to new,
and to continue it to the old subscribers,
without the advance payment. To such Of
our friends who do this, we again call their
attention to our terms. Our terms must be
adhered to.
Spirit of the age., 1853-06-29

PosrAGE ENvELoPEs.-The stamped envel-
opes provided for by the recent law of Con-
gress, and contracted for by the Post-office De-
partment, are ready for delivery. and, Il s said.
have been inspected and approvedby ;be agent
ol the Postmaster General,
Spirit of the age., 1853-06-29

4 ATRADE.-Determinc upon learning trade
young man. DR.. Franklin said, trade is
an estate; andyou'll fndthe old Philosophers
words to be true il. you live long in this world.
Select a good trade and master it; it will be
a blessing TO you in after life-you may need
it one of these days. But" say you, .'Tm
the son of rich man and will be rich my
self one of these days" No matter; riches
sometimes have wings and very often too, and
should it be the case with you, when you are
as poor as jobs Pea Fowl, you would give
your best beaver and your Sunday coat for
the trade of Cooper, a Cobbler or a clam
digger even. If we were rich as Girard or
Astor, We would make our boys all learn a
trade-thati is, if they could and We had any
Spirit of the age., 1853-06-29

NoRTH CAROLINA AND SoUTn CAROLINA
GOLD MINEs.-Dr. Daniel Asbury, of Char
lotte, n. c., has recently published a report
on the gold and copper mines of Gold Hill,
Rowan county, n. G. From the statistics
given by DR.. Asbury, it appears that the
Gold Hill mines have afforded $500, 600
since their discovery in 1843, and that their
exploration has led to the growth of a village
of above 800 inhabitants, situated directly
over the minet. The gold region covers about
one square mile. The veins are numerous.
well defined, of large size, and are iud red to
be of unending depth. as they are entirely
vertical in their positions They are already
down in some places as deep as $50 feet
The average yield of the ore, by the first
process, is 81 so per 100 lbs. The sands are
then rewashed FIVE times, by different parties.
The same report also refers to the mine Of
Dorm, in Edgefield, S. G. In this mine the
report says it has been avery common result
for tho hands to average $50 each per day
A single blast of powder has often thrown
out $500 in fragments of gold, which the
miner could at once step forward and gatbe,
| up inhis hand This mine is now vieldino
! 100000 per annum, with force of scarcely
more than 20 men
Spirit of the age., 1853-06-29

RALEIGH AND GAsToN RAIL RoAD.-We
owe it to our readers to inform them
of the changes in the time of running upon
the Road. The very efficient President of
this Road, has failed to let the Is or 10000
readers Of the esprit of the Age" know
any thing about these changes through our
columns. Perhaps it was an oversight
But as we 60 in for spreading light, we shall
confer that favor unasked.
By the new arrangement, the passenger
train leaves here daily at A. NJ, reaching
CASTOR at l, and Weldon at 2 P M.,-and
returning, reaches here by P. NJ. Thus
passengers to Petersburg or Norfolk, go thro'
by daylight; and those to the South or Viii
mington, reach that place early in the night
This is an admirable plan for the travelling
public.
Spirit of the age., 1853-06-29

SEABoARD AND ROANOKE RAILRoAp.-We
learn that the number of travellers upon this
Road is steadily increasing.
Spirit of the age., 1853-06-29

was very young, scarcely beyond the
rye OF infancv the last AMI most helpless
4 tnosc little girls who were gathered around
NY mothers deatll-bed. Whenever l look
~ the chain of.my varied existence the re-
s'mblance of that being who departed so car
and so gently from the bosom of her fami-
', forms Il sad link which ever gives forth a
'rii of funeral music when my heart turns
IT, music which becomes more deep-toned
aid solemn, as that chain is strengthened bv
,ought or bound together by tho events of
surcessive years.
Tho FIRST person that can remember, was
my invalid mother, moving lAnguidly about
ter home, with the paleness of death on her
:lturos, and deep spot OF crimson that
u1rned with painful brightness on either
neck. | remember her step became more
unsteady and her voice fainter and more gen
- day by day, till at last she sunk on her
I'D, and we were called upon to see her die.
lie, troubled faces were around her death
How, men with sad faces, women over
,hclmed with tears and sympathy, and child
ran that wept they knew not why.
She murmurcd, and placed her pale hand
~ my head-my heart swelied within me,
at | stood motioness. filed with eve Her
, rs moved and vOice trcmulous and very
IS came flintly through them These words.
htokcn and sweet as they were, left the first
= 'ep impression that ever has remained on
: memory: Lead her not into temptation,
Ia 1t deliver her from cyil' This was nv
'si.Lor's last prayer. In that imperfect sen.
nee her voice was hvshcd forever. Young
then WAS, the prayer entered my heart
Nth u solemn strength. 1t has fingered
mouni my heart bless sing and safeguard.
,trvading it with music that connot die
ieny times when the hee ileSsness of youtl
wuil have led m9 into error, has that sweet
ice (aow hushed farever) intermingled with
',f thoughts, and like the rosy links Of
- chain drawn ms from ny purpose
~ inflncy, youth, AMI girlhood, that pray
has been to me holy rememberauce, no
"a less beautiful, that there is sadness in it
Spirit of the age., 1853-06-29

THE STATE FAIR.-At a meeting of the
Wake County Agricultural Society, held last
week, we understand that assurances were
given that the amount necessary for making
the preparations for holding the State Fair
here, in October next, would be forthcoming.
Go ahead!
Spirit of the age., 1853-06-29

The Salisbury Watchman, comes to us
enlargedand improved. Success to ourfriends
of the Waterman We have noticed for
some time that our Western presses are put
ting on new clothes The East is rather at
the tnil-eend, in this respect