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Plymouth advertiser. [volume] (Plymouth, Ohio) 1853-1988, 1854-08-19
TO SCHOOL. TEACHERS,

The Board Of ExcG:ncis r.r;je. it impor.
tant for the welfare Of Public Schools ;lat the
ttacitr,s ard taoso CaSirrirr to become such.
o'"1it .!iit themselves o.. every cur 5"iun:ty
"Hc.". ."r f.n' Advancement. hcc le.f... r., state
The In1tcetl:nts {" afgout HH'&nGU = {. hyEr-
ClAh Co"i TT, ,s,ii.s; ;lr month oi August:
lst. M>tsa'H'.s VIII Oc given in all branch,
eS OF Science, % ..,lly required in our Cvn.-
mon Schools.
"a. Penmanship will be taught thoroughly
anu systematically. The latter inducement the
beard consider nie'tly iiattering.
Those Witu "e ri .:3peCt to teach during the
cold season. ~ good orportunity is offered to
review then studies, which all acknowledge q
S!ae 4HG R9H to success.
To those who do not consider themselves
thoroughly prepared for teaching fine chance
IS given to make due preparation for their re-
sponsbie work
To those who have never taught, rare op-
pof'uhlt( Is afforded to gain the requisite
Kho"lease In word, VIC may say, that in
onf orh!oh there Is sufficient inducement TO
ALL who have taught or wish to teach, to spend
Il lew weeks III attendance upon these Lectures.
Pfof. Tracy needs no commeniation from
us-he - known TO YOU. Or Mr. Granger. we
SIMPLY say, that in ou, Judgment, he will spare
no labor or expense in procuring qualified in
Structors TO assist
NJ. MAY,
ALEX. BARTLETT, noaro Oh Examiners.
NoTE-AR. SHUrE, our fellow Exam!p,,I
Is now absent from the State, but We are fully
persuaded that he would most heartily subscribe
to this recommendation were he hc.t.
MANSFIELD, July 1st. 1854.
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Seymour & DarEiett,
DEALERS IN
III IL 1 q 1 R1 ID w a R T..
FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC.

FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC,
AND TIN, HEETIRON, COPPER, AMI
COOKING AND PARLOR STOVES,
fevery description
CARPENTERS, AND ALL KINDS OF ME-
CHANCES TOOLS, &C.
North- West corner Of Public Square, PLYMOUTH.
=. EYMOUR s. BARTLETT would inform the
~ public that they have and now are constant
y receiving large and general assortment of
the above specified goods, and are determined
not to be out done in variety, quality nor in
cheapness, and fri ends and customers we would
inform you that we have two families to support.
and as our capital is small, and we sell at no
credit or very short ones, and make quick re-
tuns and at very sma proft,we mnst have
large sales or come on the town for support. like
all that have gone before us on this unlucky
corner. SO If you have any compassion on us
cal. and see our stock, and if you see that you
canpWchase what You want at five per cent
cheaper for cash down, from US, than at San
dusky, Mansfield or Norwalk, and save time and
expense, and find better quality. We are
persuaded that your love of self pride in sus-
tanning your own town will induce you to patron
lze us. Don't forget to call and sec.
We would particularly call the attention of
Carpenters and Joiners to inspect our goods
plymouth, May 81, 1854.
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New York
6 Store
"A. j ILL STEIN

5 now, this Sd day of July.j 1854 70.
- ceivlng splsndid stock of the most fashionable
SPRING & SUMMER CLOTHING,
from the eastern cities, Bsten in order to keep up 10
Inc 'mes and little ahead of them il possible viii
RECEIVE GOODS ONCE A WEEK,
unti, " !, ,ne lst Of August. His stock consists Of
,NIS, VESTS, COATS, SHIRTS, COLLARS,
nsery,nng in fact that be hung upon sir feet ct
masculine humanity lie would call particular attep-
G. SII nI 70 an article for summer wear called the
o!nLhSuCkER COAT, WEIGHING 2 OUNCES
"n's'e,a calls more particularly the attention Of the
FARMERS OF EICHLAND, HURON AND
CRAWFORD,
FL Ms stock of Clothing for their use, He'll sslt yea
o'o'hing, ju ST the Co,hing you want too
- TWENTY PER CENT CHEAPER
an any other place in Ibis town. Call and see. s
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ADMINISTRATORS SALE.

.VNIIE PERSONAL EFFECTS OF JOHN
l. IIIDELAY, deceased, will be sold at Pub
lie Vendue, On Monday, August 2lst, 1851 at
the Office of the deceased, i'll Plymouth, CON
sisting of the following articles, to wit horse,
! sulkey, cart, hay by the ton, meat shop,
about II by ii feet, rife. clock, lot of books,
bedding, secret tary bureau, settee, buf-
falo robe, stand table, sets harness. carpet,
and a variety of other articles. Sale to com
mence at | o'clock, p. NJ. A credit of 6 months
will be given on all sums over three dollars
ISAAC BAUGHMAN,
DANL. BAUGlIMAN,
Plymouth, Aug. 1854.-lt Administrators
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NEW YORK MARKET.

NEW YORK, Aug. lG.
Flour Market better for common aud inferior
grade. Moderate demand for home consumpti n
Sales 1870 bb's 5000 for 90 nmon to strnigh
State; $S,50@.9.50 for common to fancy west
ern Extra SlO@Il.
Grain-New southern mixed wheat 81. .G5
Red Long Island do. at SI,G2. Rye at 81 20
Corn at 75a71c for unsound, IS for wcstcrn.-
Oats at 45a4Gc for western.
Plymouth advertiser. [volume] (Plymouth, Ohio) 1853-1988, 1854-08-19
Commercial Matters.
Plymouth Market

PLYNourH. August 10.
wool-FrOm 2s 10 Sje. sooOrding 10 quality.
Wheat-Red !, 30; White !, so.
Clover Seed-t4.80.
Timothy Seel-Sl $3.50.
FlAI Seed-GOOd,A at Sl,l2 bu.
Oats-At nc.
Corn-In good demand Gt zoe.
Dried Pruit-APples, 8 cts; peaehes-pArod
$3.50 impaired sl,a5
Beans-Sales ut 15c.
Butter-Sales at 10 cts. for roll.
Eggs-Readily sold AZ sc.
Sole Lcather-Sales at 25c.
Flour-Sg,0o q bbl., retail.
Fish-S5,O0 half Dbl, $40 per bbl. white
Trout, $3.50.
Tallow-In good demand at 10 to l2e.
IIsI--s5 per ton
pORK-Mess $40 per bbl
SALr-S2 per Dbl at retail.
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PLYMOUTH, May 13, 1854.

PLYMOUTH, May 13, 1854
Messrs Editors: Please "stop the press to an
nounce" to your many anxious patrons, the fact
that SERLY and CASE have just received their ex-
tensive and elegant stock of Doors a. SHOES di-
rect from the, village Of New York-and such
q stock My ystars and g--ters! Gentlemen, !
wiz not tax your patience at this time by ,1n-
dertaklng to enumerate or describe one tenth
part OF what saw there, but will say to your
subscribers to call and be convinced as have
been. Yours, truly. B..
Plymouth advertiser. [volume] (Plymouth, Ohio) 1853-1988, 1854-08-19
sANDusKY MARKET.

Oiice OF the Sandusky Kegistcr, August l..
The market dull Con-Therc has been some
inquiry in market, and buyers are offered 5Oc
Sales of 5000 bushels have been made at soc.
Flour-Sale 200 bbls in small lots nt SO, ,jOa
S,75 for Sandusky City and Bay City mills.
Oats dull Mt 2Se
Salt 81. 75al ,S5 by carload.
FIsH-S6 for White. Pickerel Si,25. White
Bass So, rs, Cat Fish S4,25, Lake Shad SO.
Plymouth advertiser. [volume] (Plymouth, Ohio) 1853-1988, 1854-08-19
NOTICE

7NIlE Superintendent of the Cleveland, Col
i unlbus and Cincinnati Railroad Company
will take notice that there are holes, in which
stagnant pools of water arc standing, which is
considered a public nuisance. These pools are
on the Road adjoining my farm, miles east
OF Shelby, on said railroad, and unless said
Company fill up said pools, | will prosecute the
Company for keeping public nuisance
August 18th, 1SO4:3t% JACOB BAKER.
Plymouth advertiser. [volume] (Plymouth, Ohio) 1853-1988, 1854-08-19
NOTICE.

Is hereby given that the subscribers has been
L appointed and qualified as Administrators on
the estate of JOHN HlDELY, late of Richland
County, deceased.
Dated at Plymouth, this 18th day at Aug
ust, 1854. ISAAC BAUGIIMAN,
DANIEL BAUG IMAM,
aug. 10, 1S54:Gt Admr's.
Plymouth advertiser. [volume] (Plymouth, Ohio) 1853-1988, 1854-08-19
ADMINISTRATORS, NOTICE.

ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE.
NOTICE is hereby given that the undersigned
~ has been appointed administrator of the es-
tate Of BYRON DEAN, deceased, late of Ply
mouth township, Richland county, Ohio. All
persons indebted to said essate win make imme-
diate payment, and those having claims against
the estate will present them duly authenticated
within one year from this date.
| JOHN DEvENY, Jr.,
July 8, 1854. Administrator.
DoRTR MoNNAIEs---Ali styles, good all
4 cheap, LIGHT 4 HOFFMAN.
Plymouth advertiser. [volume] (Plymouth, Ohio) 1853-1988, 1854-08-19
DIED,

In Greenfield, on the S0th ult., MATILDA,
wife of Emory Starr, aged S5 years.
family and large circle of friends mourn
her untimely death.
In this village, on the 10Th inst, Mr.. JoHN
WAY.
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War DeCIareds!
j. & w. LANCE.

EEG leave most respectfully, to inform the
- public generally, that they keep constantly
on hand, at their shop in EiDIev.
Longs Improved Plow Points, ana The Hizer Of
the best quality. Also, Engines mpde and re-
palref, on the shortest p ssiblc notice, and war
ranted to work up to the handle. Don't listen
to what others may tell You who are interested
against us, but ca and examine for yourselves,
before purchasing elsewhere.
Ripley, Jane 2, 1854. 33-em
Plymouth advertiser. [volume] (Plymouth, Ohio) 1853-1988, 1854-08-19
HOUSE TO LET.

In THE subscriber being abont to re-
fSHsT move, offers to rent his House and Lot
lllASon re soEable terms. Possession will
&4EsE given September 1st. Rev. Mr..
HAYS, will act as agent.
Plymouth, Aug. 10. W. S. SPAULDING.
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AUGUST 10TH, Is5
Fifth Arrival
j. DEFENY. JR'S.
CLOTHING AND STIOE

IL Ss O1 LIZ lL1 .
THE subscriber has just retuna-i from the
4 Eastern cities, where he has selected his
Fall stock, and he wishes TO call the attention
OF his numerous patrons, that he !. in daily re-
ceipt Of the FALL STYLES OF OVERCOAT-
ING, CASSlMERES, NESTINGS, which lac
is prepared to make to order, in the neatcst ami
ahortest notice.
lie is also receiving the Fall Styles Of HITS.
including "kN0W NOTHING" "wI. ..
AWAKE "BEAVER," sc.
ALSO-A good assortment of Fine Embroi-
,lered Shirts, Silk undershirts and Drawers,
Merino do, latest styles of Collars. Gloves. ana
in fact everything in tho line of FuRNI.HING
GOODS. from the cheupest to the best Give
him call.
The cheapest place in town to buy BOOTS
and SHOES is at JOHN DEVENY, Jr's.,
Plymouth Aug. -. 81. Odd Fellows Block.
Plymouth advertiser. [volume] (Plymouth, Ohio) 1853-1988, 1854-08-19

ADMIN TRAITORS NOTICE.
MOTE is hereby given that the undersigned
~ has been appointed administrator of the
estate Of ELI STARR, deceased, late Of Green.
field township, Huron county, Ohio. All per.
sons indebted to said estate will make. immedi.
ate payment, and those having claims against
the estate will present them duly authenticated
within one year from this date.
STEPHEN H. STARR,
july15-6t Administrator.
Plymouth advertiser. [volume] (Plymouth, Ohio) 1853-1988, 1854-08-19

as.
cyrus IL. Starr, Matthew Starr, E. J. Ashley,
+ louisa M. Starr, Colinae ssarr, 4N.ina Starr,
Phlllna Starr, Edwin Starr, Harriet Starr,
Caroline Starr, John II Ester, Mary J. Keefer,
Marquis s. Starr, Edward T. starr, Sarah E.
Starr, VIM. M. Starr, Pemelia A. Armstrong,
James armstrong, Abraham Starr, George F.
Starr, Augustus w. Starr.
The parties herein named will take notice that
on the l4th LAY of July, A. D. 1854, said Ad-
ministratcr 6ied his Petition in the Probate
Court q the County of Huron, Ohio, the object
and prayer Of which petition is to obtain an
Order at the September Term of said Court, for
the sale of the following Real Estate, of which
said Eli Starr, died seized, or so much thereof
as may be necessary to pay the debts Of said
decedent, to-wit A strip off of the north-side
of lots No. 30 and 81 in the Sd section of Green
field Township, Huron County, Ohio, six chains
and 81 links wide containing 80 acres of land
more or less. STEPHEN II. STARR,
Administrator Of the Estate of Eli Starr, decd,
By ]. ". BEEKMAN,
july15-6t His Attorney
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no ! HO! HO!

tn To TO
\ GREAT LOT of Hoornbeck's New Goods
n came last Friday, and he has been getting
piles Of them every day this week, and he is sell
ling so cheap, and giving such liberal prices for
poduce, that one-half of all creation goes there
to buy goods, and il his neighbors don't look
out the est of mankind will be inquiring the
road to the FA MERS' STORE, in Plymouth.
Plymouth June TO-
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Great BARGAIN,

A VALUABLE TIMBER LOr FOR SALE
L 4 situated in the town Of Bloominggrove
Kichland county, one mile south of the c. c. and
&. II. r. and about midway between Greenwich
and Salem Station. Said lot contains 1872 acres
and the very best of soil for wheat or other pro-
duce. good road runs til ough the farm from
Mansfield to Norwalk On said farm is about
4o acres under improvement 100 grated apple
trees, also Peach trees, Cherry trees, Currunt
'Goosbery, etc. The balance of the land.is of the
heaviest timber, principally oak, white ash, beach,
maple, white wood. About the central of the
lot is good site for Steam Mill, with good banks
and plenty of water, and timber enough on the
place to wear out mill. The land is all rolling
The above desirable property will be sold at a
bargain and liberal credit given for a part of
the purchase money. Possession of the timber
given the day Of sale and the improvements
this fall or next spring. Call and see. Enquire
of [may6-3m] BENJAMIN AMEs.
NOTICE..
ALL PERSONS knowing themselves indebted
to WEBER & COPYRIGHT, will save cost
and trouble, by calling on J. W BEEKMAN, Ply
mouth Immediately, and paying up, as the ac-
mounts must all bo paddy the lst day of March
tcext, or otherwise satisfactorily arranged.
JOHN W. BEFKMAN,
llf Assignee of Webber & Courtright
Plymouth advertiser. [volume] (Plymouth, Ohio) 1853-1988, 1854-08-19

II RIBLE5 from cent testament to the finest
- family bibles, for sale at the Plymouth
Book Store, ut prices SO low, the people come in
crowds to purchase them. None SO poor they
need be without bible.
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For Sale.

TIVE FARM fornerly owned BY G. A. Knigh,
Il ! mile north e New Haven. containing
about 100 seres- Tho House. Tan Yarl. anl q
number of Town Eots. viiA Buildings on part
of them, formerly owned by Wm. V. b. Moore.
in New Haven. Also two . horse, and one
horse spring wagons. Apply 20
a. 4. KNIGHT.
New Haven, Huron Co. O.. Aug. II, 1854.
Plymouth advertiser. [volume] (Plymouth, Ohio) 1853-1988, 1854-08-19
HOUSE PAINTING.
.sUaa ! WALTERS would res

fasEM pcctfully inform the citizens of this place
Issrtl5.a nd the surrounding country, that he
~ sss 5s, prepared at all times to do all styles
OF House Painting, either in town or
country ut short notice. He guarantees his
work to be done in good style and in .workmanlike
manner, and his charges moderate. He can be
found at D. Brewers carriage shop.
plymouth, March %, 1854,
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DOnnetS !

- DOnnetS!
E(ONNETS Of aii KINDS from a cheap Straw, t.
- beautiful Silk that needs only to be see,
to be admired. Children's Hats, Bonnet Trim
mings, Il larg" variety; also, Black and Colore,
Silks, Dress Trimmings, etc., just received a
the Buffalo Cheap Store
FITCH, HOLBROOK & DEE.
Plymouth, April 22 1854.
Plymouth advertiser. [volume] (Plymouth, Ohio) 1853-1988, 1854-08-19

4 NENERAL assortment of Saddlery and Hard
Vt ware, at HOORNBEEK.
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ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE.

-fD . Nb1IIE.
\ Office l.. hereby given tiiat the undersign-
L ed has been appointed ,p,4llnistlato, Of
the estate of JOHN BASH. la.c Of New Haven
Township Huron County, nho. All persons
indebted to said estate are Ie,,,.c.tod to make
immediate payment. Those having ctu.l.,
against the same will present them within oi.e
year, duly auth 2uticated for settlement.
ABRAHAM YORK, Admir-
Plymouth, August 5, l85I:Gw
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FIRI! FIE7Es
F you are not on fire now you don't know how
A soon you may be. Better 60 right to DREN-
NAN, General InsurancAgent, and got insured.
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A TON0NGAHELA WHISKEY--Five year
.1Nli old. June 10 H. NJ. WOOSTER.
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j "a M g . Q. Aver,
PRACTICAL & ANALYTICAL CHEMIST.
LOWELL, MASS.
Price 25 cts. per Bon, Fire Boaes for 81 90.
Sold by F. Eckstein, Jr, Cincinnati, II, NJ. w 0Os-
TER, Plymouth, G. A. KNIGHT, New Haven. DR.. p.
Q. limp, Havana. NJ. F. l. T. s. Wooster, Norwalk.
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NTUSICALI LINSFRUM UMENTs- -violinis, Fl1tess
hand and for sale BY LIGHT & H0F1fAN
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1000 lbs. Cheese

l. DIARIES, on hand and for sale by
aug5 H. & w. ROGERS.
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Probate Court of Huron County
Petition to sell Land.

Stephen II. Starr, Administrator of Eli Starr
deceased.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1854-08-23
For THE SP1R1r OF THE ACE


AT a mass meeting held at BARRIERS ID Roads,
Isle of Wight county, VirgiGa, on Friday 2Sth Of
July, 1854, for the purpose of electing a delegate to
represent said county in a convention to be held in
Lynchburg on the 18th of August next.
The meeting was called to order by Elder Mills
Barrett, when Capt. Stephen G.. Dardin was nomi-
mated and elected Chairman, and Alexander III. Ash
burn, Secretary.
ResolUed, That the chair appoint a committee of
five, to prepare business for the meeting. Where
upon, Elders Mills Barrett, Robert H. Holland, Col.
Meredith FL. Watkins, Robert J. White and Ed
wardd1. Daughtry were appointed. The Commit
tee retired, and in a few minutes returned and pre-
sented the following preamble and resolutions. In
temperance being the greatest evil with which a ma
ton was ever cursed; and moral suasion and legal
regulation failing to put it down, we believe with
an enlightened world that the only e~fectual remedy
is prohibition. This has been tried in some States
and the curse has been removed, and three fcurths
of their taxes saved. Our government is oppressive
in the license law, in that, it l~egalises grog shops
in all parts of the State, which manufactures drunk
ards, increases crime aud pauperism, and adds four
fold to our taxes. We have borne this, until for
bearance ceases to be a virtue. We petitioned our
legislature for a redress of grievances, but she re-
fused to hear us. Under monarchal governments
there are but two modes of redress, viz petition and
resistance we have tried the first and have no dis
position to try the second ; but under our republic
can government we have a third mode, that is the
ballot box, which we intend to try. And as the
friends of temperance have called a convention in
Lynchburg on the 18th of August, we therefore Re
solve to send one delegate. Whereupon James f.
Croker, was chosen, and Col. M. III Watkins, al
ternate.
RESOLVED, That we instruct said delegate, to help
forward any wise aid prudent measure, for a pro-
hibitory law.
Resolued, That the above be published in the
Spirit of the Age, with a request that the Christian
Sun and To-day copy it.
S. G. DARDEN, PREs'r.
A. q. AsHBuRN, Sec,y.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1854-08-23
From The Richmond Dispatch.
MIR RoYnToN. Aug. s, 1851

4AEA
Editors DispatcA-I hasten to give you the
particulars of a most terrific and destructive
hail storm that occurred in this nelghborhood
yesterday evening. shall best accomplish
my object by describing what hap
pened to be at the residence of Enryear,
four miles north of Boydton, the county seat
of MecAenburg. The hail commenced falling
at 5 O o'clock, and continued about thirty minutes.
| have seen no person, who mas ever before
seen hail stones so large. Many of them were
fully as large as a hen egg, and perhaps the
most of them were as large as a guinea egg
During the storm, such was the incessant rat
tie of the hail, the crash of glass, &c, that it
seemed as if a regiment. were assauldng the
house with stones. The tobacco is completely
rHined, every plant is literally torn into tatters.
Farmers are cutting the stalks with the view
of turning out suckers as the only chance Of
making ANYTHING at all. The corn have not
seen, but | am told that it is so stript of its
blades, and is so beaten and bruised, that the
crop is given up as lost. In a spot favorable
to its accumulation, | found the hail fully 7
inches deep. The glass of every exposed
window was completely destroyed. Mr.. Pur-
years house lost 90 panes. OF poultry, which
had been driven from their shelter by the rage
of the tempest, some were killed, Others Grip
pied. The yard i as thickly strewn with leaves
as after frosts in autumn.
noticed that the hail stones were not gene,
rally g~Iobular, but most of the1aw5re entirely
amorphous, exhibiting every variety of figure.
This may have resulted from very sudden con
collation.. The storm over, Nature put on hel
gayest look, and seemed to smile upon the
ruin she had wrought. The atmosphere was
chilled to a most agreeable temperature, ant
one might have enjoyed a delightful hour bu
for the sad evidence of calamities around hin
reminding him that the long labors ofthe yea
had been vain.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1854-08-23
FOR THE SPIRIT OF THE AGE

FOR THE SPIRIT OF THE AGE.
This communication may be regarded as
my last rs Temperance Lecturer for district
No. 2. In most respects my tour has been
a pleasant one. AS a general thing l was
kindly received, and Hospitality entertained
in every community through which l passed.
And / fatter myself, that / made q great
many warm and lasting friends to the tem-
perance reform-at least, thousands evinced
their love for the cause by signing the Memo
rial. But whether or not the Legislature
will hear the People on this subject, is a
question yet to be decided, after its convoca-
ton. / do not pretend to be a Prophet nor
the son of a prophet, bu5 will venture to say
that, if the approaching Legislature should
disregard the voice of the Sovereign People
of the good " Old North State" and grant
no redress of grievance, that in the next po-
litical campaign there will be a third party
in the field, standing on some such platform
as this-Prohibition, Internal Improvement,
and Education. | have heard many of our
best citizens express their sentiments on this
subject, and they are determined never "to
bow the knee to Baal."
1t is useless for me to conceal the fact, that
liquor Vendors are singled out-the righteous
Indignation of a virtuous, intelligent and out
ragged Public, is burning hot, and there is a
storm gathering, whose thunder may nov be
heard in the distance, hat will sweep over
these lands and tear down those men to rise
no more in the public favor, who have with
out relenting, contaminated the public NOR
ais; filed our Jails crowded our Poor-hous-
es fed our grave yards with premature VIC
tins, and gorged hell with untold numbers
of ruined soulsl l will not say all were
pleased with my Lectures-this could not be
expected. Many became offended-they ran
ted-they ~foamed-they swore vengeance
but nobody cared for this, for they are all IL
q%uorites, and nothing better could be expec-
ted Of them. W. o. REID.