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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1854-06-14
Gardmn-A Gsnperana ann famag d0eehlg 0ens papr.
Mr.. Rand's ReplY.

We gave in our last, the answers of Messrs.
Wilder, Whitaker and Hunter, to the inter-
pr~opounded by the Temperance
County Convention, as to their views and
purposes on the subject of Reform, as candl-
dates for the Legislature. Since then we
have received Mr.. Rand's reply, which we
here suljoin
WAKE County,, june 5th, 1854.
GESrLEMES: In answer to yours of the 9th nit,
containing the proceedings of a public meeting
held in Raleigh on the 18th ult., by a portion OF
the citizens of this county, to take into considera-
ton what steps are necessary to advocate the re1or-
matory measure now being agitated throughout the
State. relative to a mitigation of the evils OF Intern
perance," and asking my sentiments and purposes
| concerning the subject matters contained therein
have to say that, l freely recognise the right IN
any portion of my fellow citizens to lnterrogate
me upon any subject which 1t is likely 1 may
he called upon to act or vote in a Legislative ca
nacitv: and it is ncumbent on me frankly to an
swer all such interogatories. First, as to the prac-
tice of treating with liquor by Candidates.: L for
one am very willing to see it discontinued, for TO
\ certain extent, l have no doubtful it has a
demoralising tendency; but-at present L make no
rledoe: shall be governed by circumstances and
? nv own sense of proprlety.
Whilst I profess to be a friend to Temperance in
every sense of the term, yet I must beg leave to say
| that, i Gm ODpOSeu u dll AOSioAbtA'S
similar to what is termed the Maine Liquor Law
: for in a country enlightened by education, morality
and Religion, if these won't influence men to tenn
perance, no law, however stringent, will.
I am, Gentlemen, your most ob't. servt
N. G. RAND.
This letter from Mr.. Rand at once puts tc
flight all hopes 0 fany aid from him in carry
d ing out r~eformatory measures with regard
: to the liquor traffic. The very light ant
n partial opposition evinced to the degrading
it system of treating with intoxicating drinks
e. shows he has no desire to see it discon
tinued though he expresses himself " yer,
y willing" that it should be, yet he u
n terly refuses to promise to contribute. t
ee this end. The Juggling in of the "Main
is law" term is done for no other purpose tina
ht to avail himself of an odiousness and preju
Mt dice supposed to be attached to it. Their
ar was no ~allusion to any such stringent mea
u ures by the Convention that Intercepted hin
Id The people now have the matter in their oW
hands. If other candidates be announce
nd they will be Intercepted also, and their a
Its swers be made known.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1854-06-14

A number of Communications have been
crowded out this week that shall be attended
to next. Some never will appear-the wri-
tiers having neglected to prepay the postage
on them.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1854-06-14

Reg PRoFEssoRs, &c.-Att the recent meet
ing of the Trustees of Wake Forest College,
Rev. W. Manly Wingate, was elected Pro-
fessor of Ancient Languages and Prof. ?.
S. Henson, Professor Of Moral and I~ntellec-
tual Philosophy. Perhaps a President of
We understand Prof. Wingate is to occupy
the Presidential chair pro tenn.
We were glad to learn from the closing re-
marks Of Prof. Owen, on Commencement
day, that the College was in a healthy, pros
porous condition, Notwithstanding the many
adverse circumstances under which it has
labored during the past year. It is an insti.
tuition of which the Baptist denomination
may we'll be proud, and should exert every
nerve to raise to even a higher grade of ex-
c~ellence. Nothing has had the effect of in
fusing into the middle walks of life a thirst
for education and knowledge that this Insti-
tuition has-through its economical and be-
n~evolent advantages many poor young men
have been blessed with Collegiate privileges
and distinctions they could scarcely other
wise have realized sit has therefore been of
immense value to our common community,
and every true-hearted North Carolinian
ought to contribute his share to its advance
ment and endowment.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1854-06-14
Signs Of the Times.

Last week the u. S. District Court for
North Carolina was in session in this City,
-..r;rc +nro4hor /" 1aasIucrau1e numbEr of
gentlemen from different and distant portions
of the State. We had the pie lsure of meet
ing and conversing with many of them, and
it was really refreshing, Mountaineering, to
find so large a proportion who were firm,
unwavering advocates for the passage of a
Prohibitory law for the suppression of the
liquor traffic. Of the twelve grand jurymen,
eight were decided prohibitionists and a.
mong the ~petitjurors and witnesses perhaps
about the same proportion existed-at least
so far as we met with them
Now, these arc indeed cheering signs of
the times-and what do they indicate :? Why,
nothing less than that the intelligent, infu-
entail portion of community are aroused as to
the evil of the Ubiquitous traffic, and are de-
termined upon the removal ofthe curse from
the land. Quite a number of gentlemen as
sured us that in their respective counties the
question of legislation on the liquor traffic
will enter largely into the canvass for mem
bers of the legislature, and in many places i
f will be the controlling question and they
had no doubt men would be returned whC
: are pledged to the cause of reform. Stirring
times are at hand-let us, friends, prove read,
and worthy for the crisis and the great worl
before us. No faltering-no p~ostponing mat
. tiers to suit the wishes of interested and hyr
o%critical trading politicians, and a work vii
n be accomplished that will even astonish tn
friends of reform themselves.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1854-04-21

MrnoIB AND SERMONS OF THE REV. WIN. DuvAL, City
Missionary, Richmond; By Rev. c. Walker, Winchester.-
J. v. Randolph has sent US this volume, which Is hand
somely published by himself. The Watchmen and Observer
a good Judge, says:
For the subjec, of this memoir we entertained q high per
sonaI regard esteeming him a Jealous and faithful heralt
OF the cross. His connection was with the Epscopal
church; and at one time he was the Editor of a Temperance
paper 10 this city. He had been in the Ministry only a few
wears when called to his resi; but these were years OF un-
cessing activity. AS to the mechanical execution OF the
we mean, "a well os similar works are usually gotten up at
the North. Let Mr.. Randolph and other publishers be pa.
tronized, for they richly deserve it.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1854-04-21

THE CLOTHES ~QUESTION.-The London Cores.
pondent of the New York Tribune says the diplomatic
clothes queslion has again been revived at the British Court
1.-THE livery question is again revived. Several members
of the American Legation were present yesterday al The
American complication was already settled In England, they
appeared 10 'ciizen's Dress and, indeed, looked like The only
gentlemen among unslshtly Englishmen in the awkward
Court costume. But suddenly the Master OF Ceremonies
approached QUE of them in great CONSERVATION. and remark
ed tina, the Queen had already gone 40 far as possible, by not
Directing TO a plain black attire, but American Republican
falcons of the gentlemen, black small clothes would debut
pantaloons! 1t was worse than the annexation OF Texas -
In fact, he protested solemnly against The breach OF etiquette
which IL seems cannot bear pautaioons. The American
gentlemen most calamity kept their ground, and did BOT
heed The protestation."
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L OF STOCKS

FT htN ending HpN Il, 1854.
REPORTED BY john A. LANCASTER & Son, DRoKEas.
Virginia Il per cent. 81 years 10 run. none for sale az The Trasury'
Virginia 6 per CTS ,25 years issue, sales I0jH and mt
Virginia 6 DER cents, over 10 Years IN r,n sale, lg and int
Virginia 4 Der cents under nj ycar. = ~ soIe, IGl and int
Bombs guaranteed by The State, last sales, la ana W.
Richmond City bonds, "a years 10 run, sales l04 ana iI
Richmond City Bonds, short dates, last sales, l0l q Jug anu ~"
Virginia Bank Stock, par e7U, last sales,
Farmers Bank Stock. last sales. l3
Exchange Bank Stock .Iast sales lI2K
ViYpinia and Tcnnsmee n :; IN Nod ho,J. I,stsaies Sc ao ~"
Virginia Fire and Marine, last sales m
Richmond Fire Association Stock, par $40, asst sales 81
Richmond, fredericksburg and Potomac Rail Roao M
stock, last sales w
Virginia Central Railroad Stock, last salas, en-
Richmond and Petersburg. Rail Road Stock, nH
sales,
Richmond and Danvine Rail Road Stock, last Gales az ~
James River d Kama ha Stock. last sales.
Richmond Building Fund Company, last sales
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1854-04-21
From the New Orleans Delta of April ILL
THE MYSTERIOUS MUSKETS.

Nv far the most exciting question now before the Amcri-
can neople, refers to the disposition and whereabouts OF those
m sterious musgets, which, il is said, our enlerprising fol.
low citizen, George Law, purchased from the United Stotes
Govcrnment. These formidable weapons have been 90 the
mimi of GOING OFF some half q dozen tmee, but have uni.
f,rmlv missed FIRE, until, very recently, an Incident occurred
in Nav York, which contributed 10 lnflame public curiosity
m this subject. Que day Law sent for Capt. Baxter, his Ia.
vnriIe t;apIain- who has 80 many friends In this city, where
he /. 40 well known as one Of the Ioltest OF fellows, and
most reliable Of Salts-and said 10 him:
"Baxter, | want you 10 go ana buy me n clipper. The fast
c, you can find, not les5 than 4Ou tons, which can 60 10
New Orleans In steamer tine'
nave aya. eirn was Bakers only reply. Forthwith he
proceeded 10 The docks, where his attention mad been direct.
ed TO q very neat, bran new clipper, just quilt, OF the de-
scription and tonnage required by Law. she was called The
Graueshot. Baxter examined her from stem 10 stern, and
in his fine basso, declared that 'she was the thing" He
asked her price, reported il TO Law, and the latter, without
looking al The purchase, gave his check for The price
S2s. 600.
I'D a crew, and prepare 10 sail at a moments notice. These
orders were promptly obeyed, when a heavy freight in boxes
was sent aboard, which was entered on her manifest as sea-
sonable hardware for ST. Thomas or q market. Suddenly
tie GIapeshot shot out Of the harbor OF New York. 10 the
great wondermcn, of all the ~guidnuncs and newspaper peo-
Die, whose most satisfactory conclusion was, that she was
b ,und for Constanlinople. In eleven days alter leaving N.
York harbor, though encountering the severes; norlhers, the
Grapeshot anchored at the mouth of the Mississippi, and in
a few hours Captain Baxter was enjoying the company OF
his oh friends in this city and The Grapeshot still lies of
the Balze.
Though her movements ore so dark and secre, TO all the
rest of our community, there was one individual who was
not TO DO caught a.napping. He was the spanish Consul,
who no sooner saw 10 that piralical journal. the Delta, the
announcement of the arrival OF the Grapeshot, with her sea
sonable cargo, than he must needs charter the Adams Grey,
and dispatch her 10 Havana, 10 alarm The already troubled
mind of p, zula, and throw The ever faithful Isle" into dg-
ony of terror and excitement
Such are the only authentic facts that We havo yet been
able 10 discover respecting LAWS mysterious nuskels.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1854-04-21
THE NATIONAL 1NTELL1GENcER.

H NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER.
Mr.. Cingman, of North Carolina, 10 hs late able speech
In the House, has the following jus. remarks in regard to
the National Intelligencer:
'The gentleman from Georgia, (Mr. S,ephensl / remem-
bar, commented upon the course of the National intelligen.
Ger. Now, think that journal 10 a faithful exponent Of the
party l allude 10. It's regard for the Missouri Compromise
has been assumed only for the present occasion. l remem-
Der very well, that during the struggle, up 10 lS5O. that paper
never came out for this Missouri line. although the South
was battling for IL for years; nor did IL once assert our right
10 occupy the territory 10 common with the people Of the
North; clear and indisputablc cs that right was. Its whole
weight and influence were covertly but adroltly thrown
against us, and on the anli.slayery side. l never al.
triouted this course to any love Of liberty on The part
of the conductors of that paper. On The contrary, 10
every struggle between liberty and despolism, II takes
the side of despolism in every contest between the Uni.
ted States and any foreign country, II takes ground
against the United S States. II would be marvellous If our
government were, in fact. always wrong on every issue with
a foreign nation. l presume, therefore, that it is because
ours is the freest government upon earth, that this journal
is always found taking sides against it and for our enemies.
As 10 our internal policy, it Is The faithful organ Of that
party which has labored iudusriously, as you and | we'll
know, sir, 10 destroy all the Limitations Of The Federal Con-
slitutlon. and substitute an absolute central government in
It's stead. These people have taken their opinions mainly
from the tory press and the tory party OF England and
those opinions happen to be nnti-slavery as well as anti
republican. They seem TO desire no higher honor than 10
have the privilege of adopting and defending everything
which comes from these sources"
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1854-04-21

THE BANK OF THE OLD DoMrsIoN.
ALEXANDRIA, Va, April II, 1854.
Sir Enclosed | hand the quarterly comparative state.
ment of this Biuk for March 81, 1891.
Very respectfully,
Your obedient servant,
JAS. MCKENZIE, Cashier.
To His Excellency Jos. JOHNSON, Governor. Richmond,
Virginia.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1854-04-21

- --Iu, In the shop he had heard both ol ulem
m nsn,ion the subject If the third pooli bu. dd MOI supp0''
0nn., "f hem knew anything themselves Oh the suc]et"
The Court then adjourned.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1854-04-21

THE MONROE D~ocTRINE.-The U. States Charge
dAfairs 10 me Republic Of Ecuador. The Hon. Philo White,
MED them by q note embracing a long dissertation, setting
forth the foreign policy Of the United States az being 10 on.
position 10 the further progress OF European acouisitjon nm
this continent. In replying 10 this, the Ecuador MjnIster
of Foreign Relations, Senior Marcos EspineI, echoes is sen.
1iments, and remarks
''rhe solemn declarations made BY his ExcelIency, presi.
dent Monroe, thirty years since. aud which has become a
settled principle with the Cabinet al Washington, has grown
to be an axiom in all South America, and especially 80 10
the Republic Of Ecuador "-[Norh American.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1854-04-21

We learn from the Bazlliap correspondence of the New
York Post, that Mrs. Wines, the wife of the British Consul
Al Para, add daughter of Daniel O'ConneiL, the Rrea, Irish
agi,ator, Is about to connect herself with the Church OF
England, Of which her husband 10 amember.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1854-04-21
DIED.

DIep. NJ his residence In Richmond, on Thursday mornlnS "a = .Se.
oast 2 O'CLOCK. Mr.. WILLIAM HENRY, in tho i3d year ~ W in vie
The fri.nd, and acouaint7nces OF hs family are respectfully .rncn
to attend his iuneral from the First Baptist Church, Ill w"
at4 4 O'Clock.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1854-04-21
COMMERCIAL RECORD.
WHOLESALE PRICEs CITRRENr

I'VE
RICHMOND, APRIL 81, 1854.
~WHEAF-Siricilyp prime white 81 10 per bushel do. do.
Red 81 IS per bushrl
FLOUR.-Holdcrs have advanced their rates 10 SO ~
per Dbl, without sales, aud are firm at that price.
III. pEYToN.
CORN-Saies to-day al IS to go cents per bushel.
RfE-7o 10 SO cts per misunderstanding to quality.
CONNM EAL-90 4 IS cts. per bushel.
OATS-5O cite. per busheI.
BACON-Monnta cured hog round, 81 e 9 cents; Cg
cured and Smlihfcld hog round, 10 10 l0x cents; WeI'
ern Sides S1 Shoulders 7 q *; Hams IL a IL.
l6 a % Cts, Mountain, 10 q 20 c',
some poorer sorts. not suitable for table use. are sold as low
as IL a Is cts.
COFFEE-We quote Rio llK a l21 cents; Laguyra Ia
l2H; Java IA To l4H; Mocha IA a lax cts.
FlSH-Mackerel, No. 3, small, 6 a IN; the latter for Bos'
ton inspections; Halifax Herrings, No. !, IS a 5X per bbl+
gross S3H a 4.
LARD-Newi ia barrels lOX cts; kegs IN.
LIVE Shocks kcpurI)-Becf Cattle, scale
weight, 50 25a "a 25, gross; Sheep, 81 SO a SO 90, nctti Hsg'
sc Is nett.
SUGARS-We quote Porto Rico 5K a 6x cents
New Orleans 54 q 6h. Refined Loaf g. a 10; Crushed
* a9a; Powdered Ok q OK; Coffee Sugar 6T a X.
LlME-From wharf 81 50, from store 81 SIX.
GUANO Peruvian $50 TO: Mexican S35 so.
PLASTER-Sales Lump S5H at Wharf; Sc on Basini
Ground 9 so.
N~AlLS-Hcld at IN a cents.
LE~aIHER-Sole good stamp, from u a Is cts. per hi
from Is to % cts.
~STEEL-Americau Blis,ered Sll0 a lls per ton.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1854-04-21

MKRcHAnTa' BANK or VIRGINIA,
LYscHIuRo, April 4, 1854.
Dear Sir-I herewith transmit a statement showing The
condition of this Bank on the LIST instant, ~aereeably 10 an
act Of Assembly, requiring the Banks Of this Commonwealth
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1854-04-21
SALES OF TOBACCO BY JOHNSON g. pUGH,

ShLEo or iObALCO BY JOHNSON d. PUGHI
Commission Merchants, Richmond, ~
hhds lYes, w K Parrish, Louisa, s5 SO aud 6; ! lugs, J
II Mallory: Louisa, 6 rs; leaf, Mess's johnson g. Fox
Louisa Ionn. W. y Soi l lugs, d. " psH ID ' Eta Louisa; 6; Is.,'
Louisa, 6; l Tugs, jus H TernlI, AIoemarlc, rs; 2 hhds E
Booker, Louisa, ! lrai7 so. l iues 6; 6 leaf, G Bullock, Esq,
FARRELL: Greene, 7e7; L Partiow, Spntsylvanis, 4 Iesf7 So
l lues 10; fl Loyal, Louis,. 8 62; l J Tally, Louisa.
III d W lsbcn, Louisa, ] leaf 8 SO. l lu2s 7 rs; | logs, Geo
Thomas, Louisa, g: ] hid K A Thompson, Louisa, 7 81 !
Tugs, Maj Jas NJ ChappelI, Hailax, S 10.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1854-04-21

Union announces, edilorialIy, a fact, which before was only
published as a report. This Is, that a recent violent article
on the Presidents message about the Black Warrior Difficult.
~, published In the Havana Diario, On official journal, was
treated as an indignity by the American Consul there, who
called upon the Captain General to know if it was sanctioned
by him. Not receiving a satisfactory answer, the Consul
laid tho matter before the Captain of a United States vessel,
then 10 port, who, In consequence, refused 10 give TO The
Spanish flag the usual saiute. The Union gives the follow
Ing translation OF the most offensive paragraph in the arti.
Gle:
know ye. good men Of all countries aud opinions, that
this lie the language which now is med from The chair once
the philosopher, the honorable Washington! Behold him
Initiating, under pretence so Insignificant, q war that would
as experience would show. Bch'li him listening TO none
but the trader, punished for a fraud, in order TO qualify al his
hearrs desire, and with the utmost %harshness, the conduct
of our first authority, a Spanish gentleman whose reputation
IS everywhere and In such a manner established that he well
deserved The honor of a more minute investigation OF his
deeds before qualifying them 80 outrageously."
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1854-04-21
ne. NATURALIZATION OF TaE CRYSTAL PALACE.

New YoRK, April l6.-Barnum will announce 10 morrow
The ceremonies that are 10 take place on The re-openiug OF
the Crystal Palace. There ia 10 be a new Inauguration this
time by The people, and a g:and coronation of labor and the
come off on the 4,h Of May next. In the meantime, q great
many new and attractive features will be added 10 The e1hi.
bition. The association intend 10 offer two prizes of one
hundred dollars each, for The two best odes in honor Of art
and industry which shall be received before the 25Ih inst.-
The odes are 10 be Bel 10 music, and may be sung nj The in
auguraiion. Barnum's message 10 he directors Is q very in
reresline document, and exhibits the future prospects of The
Palace 10 a very faliering light.
o. D. Munu's Injunction against the association has been
dissolved-his claim of $3.50 having been paid by Dir.
Barnum out OF his OWL pocket,
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1854-04-21

OWNER FOR A HORSE 0''S"
~ per steamer jamestown, from New I9rn: , -. WATSON.
April 2l-2t : No. hsys Ior
SIOUsE SERVANT AND DRlvER.Iws dn we ~
Hi saIs, to remain in the city, 4 No. house servant s ~ auet,
April 81 sVss'e~
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1854-04-21

The debts due arc all believed 10 be good.
DAVID R.. EDLEY,
SAMUEL McCORKLE,
DAVID w. BURTON,
G w. NJ. RUCKER
WILLIAM H. LANGHORNE.
CRY OF LrScHBuEo, 10 nit:
This day. Robert e. Mitchell, Cashier Of the Merchants.
Bank Of Virginia. personally appeared before mo, The uade,.
signed, a Justice Of the Peoce in and for tho city Aforesaid
and made oaih that the within statement OF tho condirou
of the said Merchants' Bank on the Isl day Of April, 1851
is correct and true, to the best OF his knowledge AID belief
Given under my hand this fourth day of April. 1861.
HENRY o. SCHOOLFIELD,
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1854-04-21

We, the unde rsigned, Directors OF the Manufacturers and
Farmers Bank of Wheeling, hereby certify, that we believe
The above statement 10 be correct, to The beet of our know.
ledge. Given under our hands, this 9th day OF April, 1854.
T. SWEENEY.
HUGH NICHOLS.
HORNBROOK.
GEORGE SAWTELL.
EORGE MENDEL.
ROBERT GIBSON.
JAS. MATTERS.
ONO County, ss.
Before me, the subscriber, q Justice OF the Peace for the
county aforesaid and State of Virginia, personally came }.
K. Dickey, Cashier Of the Manufacturers and Farmers
Bank of Wheeling, and made oath In due form, that the shove
statement Is correct, TO the best of his knowledge and be.
lief.
Given under my hand this lllh day OF April, 1854.
JAS. ETTHARTON, }. P.
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Sl97.ols 90

D. BURkHART', Cashier.
Nokc.-No dividend has as yet been declared. The Bank
only commenced operations on The lst Of December, 1853.
yIRGrsIA-B Berkeley County, 10 uit:
Personally appeared before The undersigned, q Notary Pub.
lie for the county aforesaid, D. BuRxHART. Cashier of The
Bank of Berkeley in Virginia, who made oath that the above
statement Of The condition Of The said Bank on the LET Gay
Of april. 10 the year 1864, is correct to The best OF his know
ledge and belief.
Given under my hand this 18th day Of april. 1851:
WIN. D. BURKHART, Notary Public.
JNo. BLAZE Hopon, President,
Wa. 7. SSoDaaAss,
NJ. s. GRASTHAM, Directors.
JuHN WM. STEWART