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a negro by the name of JERRY. He is about SIX
feet Ugh. stout built, and dark Completed. The said
negro supposed be lurking in the negfiborhood
Brian Burroug CHS Deep River. Will give the above
reward for the said negro delivered to White
Hall. Bla,en County.
W. L. MOORE.
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October |. 1853
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1853-09-21
North Carolina Star.

On the first of July last, this long estab-
lished Journal passed into the hands of VIM.
c. DoUB, Esq, who has brought it out in
new dress, it being now one of the neatest
papers in the State. Improved as it is in
appearance, it is not less so in matter and in
vigor. Personally and pecuniarily, we wish
our cotemporary the most golden rewards for
his enterprise and industry. Mr.. Doub has
issued proposals fer publishing the /" STAR
tri-weekly, after the first of January next
We sincerely hope he may get a good list
We ought to have a triweekly in our City,
not to say a daily or two. We are glad to
know the Star is daily receiving accessions
to its list of subscribers. The new Editor
deserves a thousand more by Christmas next.
May he have them.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1853-09-21
A Precious Literary Production.

We find in the Wadesboro' Argus a ver6a-
tim Weratin1, copy of a communication sent
that paper, by the notorious hardshelI, Hosea
Preslar. 1t is rich, rare and racy, and is
doubtless expected by him to effect the total
overthrow of those whom he so classicallv
and e%loquently terms the oder of the sons
of intemporance and confution and foolrey."
For the amusement of our readers, we sSb-
join a precious extract or two. To attempt
an answer to such dignifed reasoning, logi-
cal argument, and theologicalresearch, would
of course be an exhibition of arrogant. pre-
sumption, and we therefore leave the Proph-
ct to an un~disputed occupancy Of the field of
letters. But to the extracts
I now confess that | have found my self de-
ceive in one thing and that is when the oder
of the sons first sprang up | did not think
that men OF common sence and intelligence
void ever pay eny regarge to it but priest
| craft can deceive us all unless erase pervents
for it seams that gogand may cog has Joined
hands in this invenshion of man and | might
have saide of roman catholick priest never
4tAae less there is still a few who has not de-
filed the garmants with it and meny more of
over good c~itiszans who have not forgot the
blood of our fore fathers and the liberty Sc
curde to us there children there by neither
has the Church Of Christ forgot the liberty
wherewith Chris hath Made her free and
when we come to the ballot box we will try
to do as over fathers shoot to kill and we
trust that meny more besides the meny that
has all reddy cean there ezra and how they
hav bin deceived by theas fanticks will see
the same and come over to owe help against
the mighty. Now I will ask where we will
find a people with a prouder look than phil
lop White and most of the leaders of the oder
of the sons or where will you find a people
can out lie meny of the sons or where will
you find a more ling paper than the sperrit
of the age and all other papers advocating
the same things or principles.
These "sones of intemporance and confu.
ton and foolrey" must worry the Prophet
terribly. Poor old horse, !" let him rip" but
not among his neighbours forbidden grazing
grounds, as has been his wont. Will the
Prophet please give US his views on the 18th
verse of the Goth chapter of Exodus.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1853-09-21
The Temperance Conventions.

Time is rapidly passing, and the day for
the assembling Of the State Temperance Con-
%vention will soon be here. We trust the
friends of the movement in every County
will see to it that meetings are held and Del
egates appointed to represent them in that
body. 1t will be held the day previous to
the opening of the State Fair-a time when
every body would like to be in Raleigh and
it is intended to provide accommodations. by
our friends here, for the Delegates who may
attend. The Presidents of our Bail Roads
have also been applied to, for permission to
Delegates to the Convention, and also Rep
resentatiVes to the G. D. the week follow
ing, to pass over their respective Roads at
halt price. This, we have no doubt will be
cheerfully accededto, in conformity with their
usual urbanity and liberality. OF this, posi-
tive information will be given in our next
Let US have a good rally, friends one tina
will tell nightly and happily upon the des
tiny of our good old State.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1853-09-21
Major Miller at Home.

A very intelligent correspondent writing
US from Caldwell County gives cheering news
of the triumph of Temperance Truths over
the Liquor interest in that section. His let
ter is dated August 9th, and would nave APP
peared soon after but was accidently mislaid.
Our correspondent writes
Maj. Miller, (do you remember him y
when he returned from the Legislature Of the
State, in order to test the popularity of his
course while at Raleigh, or as he said, to test
the popularity Of the Maine Liquor Law, i'm
mediately declared himself candidate for the
Office of County Court Clerk, against, or in
opposition to the old clerk, who is a genuine
Son of Temperance. They made temperance
principles the test question. Miller abused
the Sons on all occasions his opponent, S.
P. Dula, fought the battles of temperance
The friends of Dula were active, so were those
of Miller. Thursday the die was cast and
Dula was elected by almost two to one. HUI
"a, huzza, huzza, | say, and let every body
else, who is a friend to temperance, say huzza
for Caldwell.
Our Correspondent gives another case
which may be of use to others similarly sit
uated. From it, may be seen the danger Of
sacrificing principles for popularity
There was a young man, who stood very
fair indeed, a Son of Temperance, but having
become a candidate for the Office Of Superior
Court Clerk he withdrew from the Sons, com
menced treating for fear he would be beater
if he did not treat. AS soon as It vas gene
rally known that he was treating, his warm
est friends hitherto became his strongest op
ponents, and he was the worst beaten mar
you could imagine almost. He got 800 vote.
in the county, and if he had remained a Scr
of Temperance he would have gotten tho
largest vote polled in the county-but his
friends determined to give him a strong re
Duke for his course. Good again, for ole
Caldwell. Do tell your readers that Maj
Miller has tested the popularity Of the Maine
Liquor Law in Caldwell, and has found to hi
hearts sorrow, that the memorial presented
to the last Legislature is more popular il
Caldwell county than even Maj. Miller him
self!
We have but little comment for the aGor.
cases they speak for themselves, and to tn,
friends of Temperance presage a glorious tri
umph of Truth and Justice over the Run
Power within our borders. Another yea
and similar cases will be too tedious t
mention" Then will there be ludicrous am
bling and rare iocking of demagoguest to tn
temperance Standard Long live Consister
cy!
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1853-09-21

But seriously, such proceedings arc pro-
ducing lasting injury to the emperance cause,
which does not depend for its success either
upon undue agitation or upon the strong arm
OF the law. You may persuade men to be
sober, but you can never force them to be so
by law.-St0nddTd.
Will our neighbor tell US what he calls
" undue agitation - In political matters
he would move heaven and earth for a mere
party triumph; bnt when similar steps are
resorted to, in order to arouse the public mind
to a proper appreciation of the evils of the Ii
quor traffic, then, forsooth, it is an undue
agitation" and productive of "lasting inju-
nv to the temperance cause" Strange, that
like causes should produce such dissimilar
effects!
"You may persuade men to be sober, but
you can never force them to be so by law )"
quotha the Standard. Ergo! You may per-
suade men to be honest, but you can never
force them to be so by law. You may per-
. suade men not to be counterfeiters, gamblers,
murderers, &C.. but you can never force them
not to be, by law. Therefore, all laws for
f the suppression of wickedness and the pun
ishment of evil doors, had best be done away
e with at once, and leave mild persuasion
to do the work in reforming the gracelcsi
scamps for whose benefit jails, penitentiariei
and the gallows have been erected. Logica
and conclusive-yeryi
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1853-09-21
IL.
And hath the mcmory of others days no powe
upon thy soul?

hath the memory Of others days no power
upon thy sonl?'
Look at Hiss Carlton said Miss Linton
ITO the gentleman ON whose arm she was hang
ing, as they carelessly sanntered through the
splendid apartments Of Madame De Bars
aristocratic mansion. i declare, she's con-
versing with Charles Delville. i have heard
from n reliable source that her father broke
of the projected marriage as soon as he be-
came aware of DelvilleSs dissipated habits,
but the father not being present they
Miss Linton, allow me to inform you,' in
~rterrupted Miss Emily Talbot, nm intimate
friend OF Miss Cartoons, that Mr.. Delville's
intimacy with Mr.. Cartoons family still con-
tinues. His daughter kRows so well what
is due to her digCity, that nothing could
tempt her to the improperly Ofin6iRging on
the wishes Of herflther so yOn wll please
not propagate the romance ! just heard you
utter
With e digni6ed bow, Miss Talbot walked
towards her frieRds, leaving the discounted
lady to vent her malice on some other object
of envy.
'Ah, here comes Miss Talbot, in time to
support me- said Mr.. Merton, gayly, as that
young lady approached.
What is it you expect of me?' asked Miss
Talbot, smilinSy.
u expect you to drink q glass of wine. j
have been coazing Miss Carlton to favor me
but instead Of complying, she read me a tenn
perance lecture. Now do, Miss Talbot, he
continued in n gay tone, do put the glass t.
your lips, so that j can have an excuse, for
am very thirsty
Mr.. Merton, said Miss Talbot, seriously
Il have determined never again, by example
to sanction the use OF Intoxicating drinks
Experience has taught me that my sex is
greatly to blame fer many Of the errors o.
yours. You will now understand why / de
cline your request
Miss Talbot, I honor the motive which
prompts you to act thus and from this mo
meut, 20 prove the uElimited power YOUR Sc,
has over ours, | eschew forever the rosy god
What say You, Delville?' he continued, in al
earnest tone, will you not also succuml
to woman's powerF'
i have already done So said Delville, ant
pray heaven that | may never again stain m,
lips with the accursed poison. So long a
the approving smile Of woman lights my patti
have naught to fear. But come, Miss DeBa
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1853-09-21

A splendid Locomotive, called the William
a. Graham, has just been turned out from
the Tredegar Works in Richmond, Va, for
the Raleigh and CASTOR Rail Road.
The business of this admiralty constructed
and managed road is double what it was on
the old read. Its receipts for transportation
amount to about $4,000 a month instead of
$500. Vast quantities of Lumber and Spirits
of Turpentine are going over it. The Lum-
Der p&ys 81 per i,G00 feet for transportation
to Petersburg The Spirits 81 60 per Dbl.
to Norfolk One house in Petersburg has
contracted with the proprietors of a steam
saw mill near Raleigh for a million of feet
of1umber at SO per 1000 feet of all kinds,
deliverable at the Depot at Raleigh. The
purchaser then pays 81 per 1000 feet for
transportation
What new sources of wealth do rail roads
open to a country! OF course no one would
dream Ofsawing lumber, Except for the neigh
borhood demand, or distilling turpentine, in
Wake county, but for the facility of a rail
road to carry them to q market
! Fan. Obs.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1853-09-21
Plagiarism.

The Richmond, (Va.) Daily Dispatch of
August %, contains a prcfessedly original
article, entitled "Satan in Council" On
perusing it, we felt confident the same thing
had appeared in our misunderstanding to
our files we found it in full, Uerbati1, ct liter
atm, in the Spirit of the Age of December
20, 1880! 1t was written originally for the
NorristOwn Pa Olive Branch, we believe,
by J. B. Tenney. We hope the Dispatch
will let his Correspondent know that he has
been detected in his offerings.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1853-09-21

bg~ AT the opening of the Chrystal Pal
ace there was hardly IN artist, mechanic or
inventor to be seen on the platform. That
is "dignifying labor" with a vengeance -
One honostlaborcr dressed in his soiled apron.
with his sleeves rolled up. screw driver in
hand and a streaming brow, would have been
a nobler sight than all the glittering epau-
let's of the distinguished" and the black
gowns of all the Right Reyerends and Wrong
Reverends that ssyarmed, and futtered. and
buzzed under the transparent dome.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1853-09-21

Ba We see by our exchanges, that our
old friend P. S. WHITE, Esq, has been lee
turing recentlywith great success in Western
New York. His lectures are spoken of in
the highest terms. He is TO spend the re-
mainder ofthis yearin Virginia, and we hope
to see and hear of him occasionally this side
the line. No man has stronger friends in the
Old North State than P. S. White-and en-
emies, too, as to a matter of that-but one
who battles as he does against all whiskey.
dcm, nsast have enemies among that class.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1853-09-21

DEATHS OF DISTINGUISHED cITIzENs.-Psr-
rin Busbee, Esq, died at his residence in this
City, on Friday evening last, after a very
brief illness. His loss will be severely feltn
this ommunity-indeed throughout the State
of North Carolina. Few men of his age have
ever occupied more distinguished and honor
able positions in life. He was about SO years
old.
Hon. James Mckay, long a member of Con.
gress from this State, died at Goldsboro'
very suddenly, on the 18th inst. lie was
travelling on the cars, and feeling unwell
stopped at Goldsboro', and died in few hours,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1853-09-21

IA There'H be UoodsAed," says some
warped shinnedswelled top, in contemplating
the Prohibitory Law Well, has not the
black Demon, L~atemperance, waded in the
streaming blood Of his inhuman butchery
since his course began in earth? Yea, verify,
and to-day his bone built affairs drip with the
e~nsanguined life tide of thousands, and his
iron hands are crimson with the innocent
blood of inofensive wives, mothers and in
fants Why should the Rum Power fear
bloodshed? 1t is its native element. Z
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1853-09-21

METHODIST CHuRcH.-The ladies connec-
ted with the Methodist Church in this city,
have recently had it thoroughly cleansed and
very handsomely painted, at considerable ex-
pense, preparatory to the meeting Of the an
nual Conference, which will convene here ON
the 9th of November next. By the way, we
see they are progressing rapidly with the
new Parsonage, which, through the indefa-
tigable efforts of the Rev. Mr.. PeIl, will soon
be completed.-Post.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1853-09-21

BSF Were it possible to collect in one book
all the wickedness and sorrow incident to
one day, for example the last American An
niversary, caused by Rum and its allies, it
would present such a world of damning proof
against the e~normities of the Traffic as to
arouse the holy wrath of indignant Ameri-
cans who would in the Majesty of their
strength sweep it from our nation like chaf
before the strong South wind! On that dav,
as on others, demoniac revelry and riotings,
and unearthly blasphemies, stabbings and
fghtings, with a horrible scene at the close
of the days tragedy, in which wife whipping
and child numbering are the prominent fea-
lures, is the triumphs of the Rum Traffic
Jails are crowded with filth and corruption,
the shattered wrecks of those once innocent
and pure, and the gibbet fattens on the car
casses of the condemned. These are the tro-
phies of it's legalized prowess! In view of
all these horrid monstrosities there are thou
sands of selfish, cold hearted men who fold
their hands, or openly oppose ali law for its
f restrictiOn-whO tempt the victimized drunk
ard with the internal bait and turn him out
to suffer and to die. Degenerate, unsympa-
thizing Humanity! With the worse than
f living reptile coiling its Shiny folds in the
E very centre of their %vitals, they are sent
e adrift by a worlds storming curse to be re-
q viled, robbed and torn In ambush and in
public places land pirates are tolerated in
plundering the dead and the dying! Instead
0 of putting a contraband seal upon the pre-
Life cause of all this wrong and outrage, we
erect stalls for it at every corner, gilded with
its treacherous ~allurements, and then fine
aud irnprison tho poor inebriate for using
too freely of q beverage that a christian com.
munity holds to his trembling lips under the
= mock solemnity of Lao! What system SC
corrupt can be pointed out in the unwritter
IT code of benighted Heathens, who know M
God except their idolized stocks and stones
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1853-09-21
Public Meeting.

APublic Meeting will be held in the Court
House tonight, Tuesday, preparatory to the
assembling of the State Temperance Conven-
ton in this City, on the 18th proximo. Some
Speeches will be made on the occasion, and
the public generally are invited to attend.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1853-09-21
Repor. Of the Norfolk Market.
IUh hhULD DI n. III a LV,,
Wholesale Grocers, forwarding and Commission
Merchants.
No. 6, ROANOKE SQUARE.

~CoRN-receipts ~light-Yellow 70 a 73-White
and mixed 20 and II.
STAvEs-in demand-PipesS $50 w. o. HID. $40,
r. o. HID. $34. w. o.. Brl. $50.
NAVAL SroREs-Tar S34 a SSs, spts. Turp. IS
a sc.
,LBE-ThomastOn afoat s1:O5 in store sIt, W.
G.. $I4.
GRocERIEs-Vs. hog round, Bacon SIO4 c, hams
u a Sides 10l. Western shoulders n c; Mould
Candles I3c, Adamantine 25 "a 26c, Sperm 37kc,
Rio Coffee II "a I24, Lag. II a I21c, Jarva I24
"a I3c; S. F. Flour $64 a 7E, Extra Bakers 81,
Family S73 "a $73 P. r. MolfEses 2sc, N. o. in
Bis. 80 "a 80, Rice Al a. &c, L.. b. Salt, factory
filled sI5; G. A. $40 "a SI45; Gunny CIo,h y
and I2kc. Slaves and Corn are in good demand
and will readily command our quotation. Dried
Apples are inquired for at S1:25 and Sl:31 pr. bu h.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1853-09-21

RA 1t will be seen by his Card in another
column, that our excellent friend, JOHN B.
ODoM, Esq, has removed to Norfolk. for the
purpose Of carrying on a Commission and
Forwarding business. Our State and the
cause of Temperance will sustain a heavy
loss by his departure from US and we know
thousands will join US in the hope that his
future may be useful, prosperous and happy.
Ills very extensive acquaintance and high
standing, will build up for him a large bus
ness at once. Every one that entrus.s any
business to JOHN B. ODoM, will know that
IT will be promptly and faithfully attended
to. From an intimate acquaintance, we take
pleasure In recommending him to our friends
and the public, as just the man to serve them
IN the capacity of a Commission and For
warding Merchant.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1853-09-21
ney~ We insert a Communication from on,

Bgr We insert a Communication from our
fEifRS % Hfss s SSBHL ~ sai Of J &SssgEtth9ss~p! seg,5 de-
ton for the suppression of the Liquor traffic.
We do not coincide with him, but are ready
to let all our friends be heard in explanation
and yindication of their views. We know
there is some diversity of opinion as to the
steps thought best to be adopted for securing
the ends we have in view; hence the neces-
sity for holding a State Convention, to de-
liberate, and reconcile conflicting opinions,
in order that all the friends of legislation
may march in solid phalanx, united-for to
be united, is to become inUincible. We hope,
therefore, to see every County represented
here in Convention on the 18th proximo.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1853-09-21

gaP We have had specimens of Copper
Ore exhibited to US from the Euliss Mine, in
Chatham county, and from the Milestone
Mining Company, in Randolph. We make
no pretensions to being a G~eologist, but these
specimens look to us to be of the right sort,
and to indicate that Copper in abundance
must be about where they came from.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1853-09-21

DS~ Messrs. EVANS & Cooke present to
the public a fine array Of new and fashiona-
bic Goods, indeed an extensive catalogue of
articles in their line. They deserve the large
run of custom which they are receiving;
"quick sales and small profits" their motto.
they offer the finest bargains to purchasers
Call and see them, every BODY.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1853-09-21

Rea- A correspondent of the Fayetteville
Observer, writing from Albemarle, Stanly
county, says:| I'm sure you will be panied
to learn that the Hon. j. ID. Toomer was at
tackled on Monday morning last at Troy, with
paralysis, and had consequently to return
home to Peterborough from his attendance
on the Courts. His attack was partial, af-
fecting only one side, and not disabling him
from standing or walking.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1853-09-21
RALEIGH, q. Q.
Wednesday, September 81, 1853.
A Positive Arrangement.

Sabseribers r~eceiring their papers NTH a red mark,
are thereby notified that an four Eeeks from tie re-
ceipt Of the first Number thus MARKED their sHbscriP-
tioA gears toiU expire and unless rene,ced 'cithin
that time, the paper ,Uiu be Discontinued. This rule
WiH be inferibty adhered to-.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1853-09-21

The GRAND DIvIsIoN.-The next session
of the Grand Division of the Sons of Temper
ance of North Carolina, is to be held in vii
mington, commencing on Wednesday, the Goth
of October. See advertisement of the G. S.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1853-09-21

DF W. D. HAYWOOD, Esq, Mayor, has
sent a draft, of $3.50 to the Howard Associa-
ton, being the amount subscribed by the citi-
zens of Raleigh, for the relief of the New Or
leans sufferers.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1853-09-28
DAGUERREOTYPES.
DACUERREOTYPE MINIATURES.

r HAVE just returned from the west--and
i | am prepared for business Now
whilst the opportunity offers, is the time to
secure d picture.
Obtain the shadow 'ere the substance fades
When our friends, relatives and sweet
hearts are with us. it would seem useless TO
have likeness of them, but the future may
separate us; AZ, death may take them a.
way forever, and then a correct and life
like resemblance of them, is invaluable.
have all the late styles Of cases, Gold
Enameled, PAPER Msehe, Peahs, &c Gold
Lockets. Pins and Bracelets.
H. Pictures taken at 90.
Rooms Oh Lafayette street--4over DR.
Boidngton's office, where the public ia in
vited to call and examine specimens.
new lay. A. WILSON.