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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1854-05-10
Wake County Meeting.

We again call the attention of the friends
of Temperance Reform in Wake County, to
the Convention to be held on Thursday of
Nav Term in this City at the Town Hail.
The objects of the meeting are sufficiently
explained in the notice and in our article of
last week. Let every friend of the cause be
on the spot at the hour. Let no trivial cause
prevent the attendance Of all interested in the
noble work. The unlawful and demoraiizlng
pr=o+4ecofsrseting at elections must be- ar
rested-the voice of the advocates of reform
in Wake must be heard in our next Legisla-
ture, and an impetus must be given to the
cause in our City and county. Friends Of
Temperance F.! rally to your standard.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1854-05-10
The Cadets.

We have for some time feared that this once
promising corps in the Temperance army,
was declining. All must regret this. Many
of the Cadets attribute it to the failure to es-
tablish permanently a Temperance paper I'M
der their patronage. It is likely there
are many causes for the decline; but we
should heglad to see the order revived and
strengthened. It is certain a paper will do
them good, but there would be other things
wanting to make the order efficient and per-
manent. A correspondent from Northamp-
ton Co. sends us a Circular addressed to the
different Sections for aid to establish and pub
lish a Temperance paper for the Cadets. The
Circular is signed by j. HI. Robbins and G.
G. Cole, who propose to publish the paper.
They say that SO from each Section would
enable them to start it. It is to be a semi
monthly at 81 per annum. Will not the
" Sons" help the enterprise? Those disposed
to aid will address Mess. Robbins and Cole,
at Normal College, Randolph Go. N. C. We
wish the enterprise good success.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1854-05-10
Temperance-the Political Press.

We are aware that much dissatisfaction
has been felt for some time among the friends
of the Temperance Reform, ut the course pur-
sued in reference to it, by the greater portion
of the political press of North Carolina. To
our mind, there are very gratifying indica-
tions-dccidedly favorable signs Swallowed
forth by the position taken by the political
press. We do not mean that we are as much
gratifed as we might have been if all had fol-
lowed the noble example of such papers as
the Warrenton News, Salisbury Waterman,
Milton Spectator and perhaps Others; but
the conduct Of the political press in general,
since the State Temperance Convention met
here in October last, has been so much more
favorable to the movement than we anticipa-
ted, that we confess we have been surprised
and gratifed. Nor would we say a word to
change the complexion Of things, nor to ex-
cite a spirit of hostility to our cause.
We do not mean to intimate that the no.
lltical papers, with the ABOVE exceptions, are
favorable to the doctrine of prohibition. So
far from this, their columns show a secret Cd.
position to it. The few editorial objections
which have been urged against the movement,
and the occasional selections designed to dis
parage it, exhibit this clearly. But they hare
been forced to fire behind a masked 6atteyv.
butltl is Justtothem tosay, that most of these
indications, have been prompted either by an
incorrect view of the designs of the Temper
c men or by the fear that the movement
wouldaf affect injuriously the prospects Of the
political parties to whichthey severally belong.
Apartfrom this latter consideration, perhaps,
there are but two news papers in North Car
DINA, (whose names we never suffer to an
pear In our columns, which would not open
ly and warmly advocate the measure. No
class of m in North Carolina are more fully
posted up in regard to the widespread ruin
which has been brought upon our race by
lntemperance, than our newspaper editors
none feel more keenly the want of some a.
gency by which the ruin may be arrested.
and none possess more generous and noble
hearts to prompt them to labor for the extir-
patton of the evil than they. But, unfortu-
nately, blinded as many Of them are by a
zeal for party and an ambition for success.
they sti1e the convictions of conscience and
the noble, generous s~ympathiss of their ma
lures, and thus strengthen the demon and
his cause, either by their glances of approba-
ton or by their sullen silence. Could we
whisper in the ear of every member of the
craft, we would beg them one and all to come
to the rescue of their fellow-citizcns. How
gladly would we stand shoulder to shoulder
with them or follow in their lead to do battle
in this noble cause, until North Carolina shall
be redeemed and disenthralled from the gall.
ing yoke of Alcohol!
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1854-05-10

This great work is advancing steadily to
completion. At both ends of the present
road, the iron is being laid, and we trust be-
fore fndhy months to hear the iron-horse from
Goldsboro', putting at our Depot.
But the Road must be completed from
Beaufort to the Tennessee line. Every North
Carolinian should take a deep interest in this
work. We rejoice to see that both the Con-
ventions recently held here by the Wings
and Democrats, favor its completion. The
thing must be done. Just abolish the entire
traffic and use of spirituous liquors, and the
people Of North Carolina would save enough
in twoyears to completesthe Road entire. Sc
mote il be.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1854-05-10

YOUNG woMEN.-There (! our old fashioned
pen has committed a breach upon the laws
of modern usage by writing down acomen in
stead of ladies! But we started out to saw
(%stoical as some good friends accuse us of be-
ing that we really love to look upon a bloom
ing, healthy, active young lady. But how
seldom in our cities do we see such an one!
Six out of almost every half dozen arc weak,
puny, sentimental, bloated or pale as pine
clay. Their manner of living-their French
fashions-play the REORGANIZATION !! with
their health and spirits. Go to our ApotAe-
carries shops, and their prescription books
will show scores of prescriptions for young
ladies from Miss A. to T.. or you may find
the victims of fashion at the counter painting
an pTopriG persona purchasing medicines
| they have seen advertised for the cure Of va
rious diseases. Why don't they 90 out into
the green fields and inhale the pure, life Civ
ing Oxygen laden with the sweet aroma of
: the wild rose, the honeysuckle and the daisy ?
Why don't they breathe the fresh air of the
Z morning in moderate exercise? Why don't
biCJ ~ " D6u III season, anu ureSS according
u to common sense and the weather? Why
! don't they wear shoes! We almost think
sometimes that the wrAteh rEho invented thin
paper soled slippers for ladies to wear on
the damp streets will have nearly as MANY
i murders to answer to in judgement come as
q the hquor-seller /!
If young ladies would be careful of them.
: selves and live according to the dictates Of
common sense, they would have but little
need of c%ordials, bitters, tonics and an ever
lasting box of bitter pills. Impure blood
n produces bloated and blotched faces. a spee.
Is lal cerdtion of your fashionables. and the
r system becomes debilitated. Exercise. rem
n lar hours, proper clothing and simple food
% tends to purify the blood, and that, dear
a. Miss, the good Book says " is the life there.
ID OF" Remember this, and soon all Bachelor
al dom will be cheered by beholding a Who'll,
= regiment of blooming young ladies-stout
strong and hale-capable of making e~xcellen
d. wives, and so forth. \
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1854-05-10
Archbishop Hughes.

Some months ago, we learned, that the Sc
Nor class at our University selected Arch
bishop Hughes to preach the next annual
sermon at Commencement. At the time, we
understood, that it occasioned considerable
dissatisfaction in the class and among the
friends of the University. 1t was generally
regarded however, we believe, as an inkling
on the part of the young men to go in for
/" variety lit is said to be "the spice of
life, and young men love spice. Our lat
est advices state, that the Archbishop has
not yet responded to the invitation. Perhaps
his Grace, considered it a hoax. Had he
accepted, he would have given them an able
sermon. We believe there are a number Of
distinguished ministers Of different denomi-
nations in the country, who graduated at the
University. Would there not be a manifest
propriety in selecting the preacher annually
from among the graduates?
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1854-05-10
1861.
Nine Facts.

II is a fact, that nine tenths of the paupers
crowding our almshouses, were sent there
or indirectly by the beverage use Of
intoxicating liquors.
Il is a fact, that three fourths Of the felons
in our state prisons, were addicted to the
habits of intemperance previous to the COM
mission of the crimes for which they are HowE
incarcerated in the cells. 4
is a fact, that Of all the suicides commit
ted in this country, ninety-nine hundreths
are the immediate or remote victims of drunk
enness.
II is a fact, that the most malignant disea-
SEES with which the Physician has to contend,
arc found in the persons of those who use in
toxicating drinks.
u is a fact, that in all families where the
children are dirty, ignorant, half naked and
half fed the husband cross, quarrelsome
and abusive the wife ill-tempered, diseon-
tented and peevish, one. if not both the pa
rents are tipplers or ~drunkards.
II IS a fact, that most of the p~rofigates
and gamblers i~nfesting our land, and a large
proportion of those who by their oaths, bias
phcmics, wickedness and horrible excavations,
offend the feelings of well meaning citizens,
are consumers Of alcoholic liquors.
ID as a tact, that those hardened wretches
who ridicule and p%rofane sacred things, defy
o, God and seoff at the Bible, commenced thei
wretched course Of sin at the shrine of tn
damning bowl.
II is a fact, that of all the victims Of tn
Z cholera and yellow feverin Europe and Amer
lea, seven tenths were free drinkers, IN
nearly one half decidedly Incorporate.
- It is a tiact, that if these facts alone al
- not enough to convince any one of the wror
:. and improperly of legalizing the traffic
" Intoxicating liquors, as a beverage, he won
hardly be persuaded Though one arose fro
the dead" K
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1854-05-10
Editors Table.

We are indebted to II. D. Turner ESQ. Of
the N. c. Bookstore, for a fine copy of the
" Trials cfG Mind in its progress toacards
Catholicism" by L. SilIiman Ives, l.. L. d.
late Protestant Episcopal Bishop ofthis State.
1t is handsomely gotten up by Patrick Dopa-
hoe Of Boston. The work has been long
looked for in this quarter and will be read
with avidity. It's title is rather queer. and
calls up "reminiscences which had better be
forgotten. The work is written in the usual
tasty and forceful strle of the late Bishop,
and while it professedly offers no apology for
the erratic course of DR.. Ives, it presents
the causes and the reasons for it in the form
OF an appeal to the judgment and the sympa-
thles OF his former associates and friends
The book excites our commisseration and pity
tor the man, but fails to convince us that his
course has been dictated either by a sound
judgment or a genuine scriptural piety. 1t
has been written with the evident design of
making It's mark upon the Episcspalians Of
North Carolina-a purpose which we trust
will he thwarted by the previous and well
settled convictions of the members of that
communion, as to the causes which led to
the strange and ~enigmatical course Of its IN
fortunate author. Let his former friends
read the book, but let them beware of the en-
chanting, ~honeyed speech of their late Do
cesar.
We find upon our table the Proceedings
of the Grand Division of the s. of T. of In
diana" We are obliged to the sender. 1t
is an encouragement to know that the order
is in a heathful and growing condition in
that rapidly growing State.
A friend has sent US the proceedings OF
the Grand Division of Florida. The good
cause is still onward.
THE Illustrated Magazine Of Art for MAY
is on our table with its usual variety. The
embellishments are fine and we'll sustain its
high reputation. This publication is exceed
ingly cheap-only So per annum. Address
Alex. Montgomery, II Spruce Street, New
York.
UNIVERSITY MAGAzINE.-The Nav No. Of
this Journal is on our table in good time
We have just been able to glance at the con-
tents.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1854-05-10

One ofthemost unmistakable signs o fpros-
perity in a city or town, is seen in the in
crease of industrious, intelligent mechanics,
when they find profitable employment, and a
steady increase in the value Of town proper
ty. In both these respects our city gives ev-
idence of thrift. Of late our mechanics have
increased considerably. A number of fine
buildings are in course of erection, and 9TH
ers are to follow. Citizens from abroad are
seeking residences among us and almost
every species of town property brought into
market, find a ready purchaser at good prices.
Success to the "City of Oaks" say we, and
let all our people say, "Amen !"
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1854-05-10
.Jonesvi11e Schools.

We are pleased to learn that the Male and
Female Schools at Jonesville, Surry Co., N.
c., under the management of Rev. Mr.. Van
Eaton, are in a fourishing condition. A
correspondent informs US that the annual ex-
animation will be held on the 1st and End
of June next. r. F. Armfeld, Esq. will de-
liver an address before the Philomathean So
ciety, and an address on Female education
will be delivered by Rev. H. I. Hudson.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1854-05-10
The Memorial! The Memorial!

Our columns forsome weeks, havefurnish-
ed the most gratifying evidences of the grow
ing popularity of the doctrine of prohibition
and of the success of the Memorial. Thous-
andsa are afixing their signatures to it. Wher-
ever it is presented and explained, men of all
ages and conditions are signing it. Let the
ball keep moving! Circulate the Memorial
Friends of prohibition are you all at it,
From some Counties we hear but little. We
trust none are laggard in this work. Let us
hear from you.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1854-05-10
LECTURERS.

friends of Temperance residing
in Wsrren, Granville, Wake, Nash, Franklin,
and tdgecombe Counties viii please bear in
mind. that the Committee did not secure the
services of Rev. P. W. ARCHER as a regular
Temperance Lecturer. He only consented
to serve the cause acAen he could do so, with
out interfering with his ministerial duties
Those who desire his services will please
therefore address him at Warrenton, in time
Sc that he can make his oaon appointments.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1854-05-10
To the Friends Of Reform in Orange.

The friends of the Temperance Reform,
who are DESTROYS of a thorough reformation
Of the present Liquor Laws ofNorth Carolina,
are requested to attend a public meeting to
be held nthe Masonic Hall in Hillsborough,
on the fourth Monday in May, at one O'Clock
P. N. ifsE
The object of the meeting is to c%onsort,
adjust and adopt measures, the most efficient
and expedient to suppress the demoralizing
practice of treating by Candidates for public
Offices; and also for securing the nomination
of Candidates to represent US in the Legisla-
ture, who will respect the memorials of their
constituents, and who will advocate and sup
port q prcliibitory lawn North Carolina.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1854-05-10
RALEIGH, q. Q.
Wednesday, May 10, 1854.
A Positive Advancement.

Subscribers receiving theirpapers Nth a red mark,
are thereby notified that az four aoeeks from the re
ceipts Of the first number thus married., their subserip-
ton gears toitt expire and unless reneVed '0ithin
that time, thepopcr aoiH be discontinued. THIS rule
ooiU be inferiJly adhered to.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1854-05-10
MAY 49,.
Criminal Story.
LIFE IN GLIMpsEs
A Great Days Journey.

: Between two worlds lifo hoyers like n star,
Twixt night and morn, on tn horizons verge"
Byron.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-12-19
TO THE PHYSICIANS OF VIRGINIA,
and 10 all who isc Liquor ls u Mcdi-
cine or ~ "a HCXcrnge.

Physeiao, who pte.cr,be Alcoholic Liquors Tor med-
,iuni purposr, should give the preference NOI.FES
SCnEDAM AROMATIC SClINAPPS.
|. 1t j. manufactured al Scheinm. in Holland md
exclusively ia the luctory of tie pr"pth by proces
lud iron nateial elsewhere unemployed and un-
known.
It Is proved, by the rrpruted analyst. at several
eminent chemists, he eniirrly In from the perc Gus
us oil which iemnins in every kind Ut hquot distilled
from grhi and wlIch is III" cause ot the nervous and
visced dem cement, serious ,onre-r''n mud mo- bid
ie,irr tur hnbitual and Incorporate Indulgence, whch
su, Liquors invariably tend Ia superinducs
j. II Is proved by the ,ane nneting t">t- that the
jumper en- i, favored with The ucti and
ndigestbIe ,ll OF Iupnrr i",rfaior' used, hun with
the ,p, cii'ny lighter mn Suailir aromatic Hnd me
dcinul ol the essential oils 81 the hlnn juniper
berry. neglected by every Other mannactarer
1t IL ch.rncny proved he absolutely pure in its
rcclihcalion-n quslty obaincd by entirely new pro
rc,, and winch iher iioInnd GIN IN the would Inns
arqGired.
> 1t j. roved by extensive medical eNperl'no" and
testimony, 10 hran efficient Will rs nm agreeable rem
rdl la mluy cuses 81 inciett DIR psy. giHveL crneic
rheumatism. nntulence, COLO, connexions ~ the
Kinney and blilde dy spcpsa irvcr AMI ngue, erhcia
debility sugg sh uaiion Of the blood deficient MS
sanitation 81 food and exhausted vital ohcigy.
Il. 1t i, grateful and renOYang cnrdinl. and,
when used IL. d rted never ifnmes the ", in
lurr- netfrty but tends rather subdue the litter
lrui,ry by ricuiif disSe 10 u interior liquors And
il in,lahy tho IL effects IT hnd water, ~leth
81 IN ssnmpy limestone districts. In MI oi thee
runncfatpd qu,tic- it he. rival in any marked in the
world.
Since he Introduction Of rhs celebrated medicinal
hey 'insr into The United States, NUMBER OF Liquor
Houses ~ Nrw York AMI other lurse cities hnye
commences courte1ieting it. The genuine i only sold
quntt and lint totlc, hna somciy wrapped IN yellow
paPer with my NUM- the bottle, corr. aud label
would UiY,c ihn-s who Use II mcii lnaliy In purchase
hy the Itr, Bars aud Hoel' frequently I'LL my Ut
lle viii common gin aud sell t for the genuine. For
.,le Is al! the rrcstpblr Druggists in tie Cniled
ate, UDOLPflO WOLFE.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-12-19
LATE NEWS BIZ THE NAILS.
WASHINGTON NEWS AND GOSSIP.

WASHINGTON NEWS AND GOSSIP.
The Baltimore Patriot of Saturday evening has
the following despatch from Washington
Ii is said here that the Senate will not confirm
the appointment of Col Stcptoe as Governor OF
L 5ah. The blending Of civil aud military pow
sr Is looked upon aS njudcious and anconstitu-
tional. Those who profess to know,say that the
Colonel will not accept the appointment. If.
however, he should the esynalon of his com
mission in the army wi be probably required
learn that the Department has positive in-
formation of the [. s sonp Albany being mt
Carthagena on the l2th October. No intellz
genco n II what time she expected To leave that
port has bean received Strong homes are enter.
tanned other safety. 1t is thought she may have
remained there for repairs, or been detained
from some other cause.
hear it whispered amongst the knowing ones
that the leading democrats in Congress will make
an eff It To have the naturalization laws amended
and tia they will favor this object in order to
take the thunder from the Know Nothings or A
mericnn party, thus demolishng one of the prom
lnent columns upon which the new political pha-
lanx rests.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-12-19
Severe Case of Rheumatism

SCcir-viILf 4 bcn,ale Co, ".
Mn oh 4ih, 1853
Messrs Mortimer y. Norbt,y;- Genflemcn-.lla,ine
been n!c1ri with hn'umafi-n trr some time IN its
arn's. aud berg able 10 otain relief from
other meiicsuc-. induced 10 ta luminous Veg
rtablc Tortare. ew bottics Of which, am happy To
say hive mnd- perfect
Atthe time commenced using the liucure |
scarcely able to walh. nnd have been fol
sotnc weeks. entirely free from al pam
! onrs na,t trty \. f. MAY
THE FEMALE SN STEM.
Liver Complaint Debility
E&tnct frna james Harris E,g : lclte .Alcxaniria
Na-Atrr sr,rak"e Ut wonderful rares eu himself, he
suvs: MIR. II has hr"n suffering with The liver com
paiut mud with inability, constantly romplu mining. from
weakness, through her who- system. She now enjoy
better health than 3, ,uiry vrars being entirely
ed hy The U.s. OF If1mpion's lcgsiobte T,Dctnrc
Diseased Side, Breast, Eyes.-Exua,t from II
Letter from q ines E>q, Lon lon cuunty Va NJ,
vitehas been l5r yc4is ahi ted with great wce l"-
paia ia the hrc.t, sic and buck; pal piratonf The
hrt fechlene-- Oh lie systci nss % appetite
complex uowi the sigh, OF eye almost gone the
otl.,r We ~eah. am pcn>ed = sny Homrfoa $
Tactu,c has restored ter 10 perfect h.ih Her eYo-
a,e rs good nov rs ever they uer3.
"a 'Cullnni get fhanlphirt-
Sold by !. Il. SEAl. K co, Lynrif' rc. SOWERS
Sentt4yi!e;A !. BROWN, CLmioae.tflr, aud hv all
Druggists Throughout lheSat". var p dtelN
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-12-19

APoINrMENT By THE PRESIDENT The fol-
lowing appointments have been confirmed by the
Senate:
james b. Bowl of Missouri to be minister
resident of the United States in the republic of
New Granada.
John Priest, of Pennsylvania to be consul of
the United States for the port of San Juan del
Sur. in Nicaragua.
George b. Merwin, of Ohio, tn be consul of the
United States for the port OF Valparaiso, in
Chill.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-12-19
Public Opinion Sustained
Ry the verdict Of Two JurieS,

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