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THE SIEGE or sILIsTRIA.
FROM THE LONDON TINES or JUNE %

FROM THE LONDON TIMES JUNE %.
The latest intelligence from the Danube confirms in the
most striking the hopes ventured to express
yesterday and We learn with the greatest sasfac
ton the triumphant termination Of the FIRST great en-
counter of this campaign by the raising Of the siege
Silstria.
Something less than onemonth has elapsed since Mussa
Pasha rejected with contempt the summons Of Prince
Paskewtch surrender the fortress The regular ope-
raions Of the siege began about the 18th Of May The
attack and the defence carried with equal vgor
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FROM Observation-Disclosures

LONDON, JUNE %, 1854.
Lord JOHN RUSSELL has struck q chord which
is responded to in the almost univeral English heart
by the speech which he made in Guildhall on his
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:" own correspondent has made mistake
The Parliamentary is almost without interest In
the Lords on the 10Th Lord LrHpHURsr made agood
speech, and drew attention to the memorandum issued
by the Cabinets Of Vienna and Berlin to their ENJOYS OF
the Germanc Diet Frankfort evidencing he said that
the maintenance of the status quo the of the
old territorial limits Of Europe including those Of Russia
and Turkey held to be fixed principle for any fa-
turc arrangement Of pending difficulties The debate 10
given in another column.
Crystal Palace continues increasing in receipts and the
ne summer weather set in will drive thousands ou&
of town to visit it.
Many new books announced. The following are the
titles Of few Of them Germany from 1859 to 1874"
by Mrs Austin Memorials Of the Life Of Amelia Opien
by Cecilia LUCY Brghtwel; "Schamyl the Sultan War
ror and Prophet Of the Caucasus translated from the
German; sLatters Of American" edited by Mr.. SAM
dor; England and America" comparison Of their
constitutions and examination Of the working Of tho
ballot in the United States "a History Of India under
Babcr and Humayan," by William Erskne Esq Several
novels also announced by writer's Of cminence in
that branch OF literature The Cruise Of the American
Steam Yacht North STAR" by the Rev. J. o. Choues,
DID,, is announced by Trubner 4 Co., London. The
critics handle the author without gloves for his audaion
and sympathetic admiration Of the great and good man,
Nicholas Of Russia"
There be expected TO be much of public interest
in Europe apart from the France yields nothing.
nor Spain Portugal nor Italy The Ministry retain
Office in Belgium, notwithstanding the unfayorabe re-
suits Of the elections.
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answer should be demanded on these TWO points;
that if such answer not returned should give
then Prussia pledged herself that she would have her
army in readiness to cooperate with Austria, and, if the
prncpates attacked, then Austria and Prussia
together were to take the offensive.
At the beginning Of this month summons by the Aus
trian Government, announcing that determination
sent to st. Peersburgh. In anticipation Of the
being unfayorabe, the Austrian Government after
muncating with her Maesys Government and with the
Emperor Of the French, proposed convention with the
Porte by which Austrian troops to be permitted to
enter the princpates in order occupy them long
as was necessary Austria having stated to the English
and French Governments that she determined how
ever much her assistance might be required not to
init an Austrian soldier to enter the Turkish territory
without having previously obtained the consent of the
sultan At the same time Austria placed at the disposal
the Porte any number of troops that might be required
for reducing the instruction in Montenegro She also
offered that her ships should with ours in order
to suppress the Greek insurrecon And, my lords, my
is that at the close Of this MONTH the begin
ming OF the next the Austrian army organized and fully
equipped for active service will amount to three hundred
thousand men.
Now, my lords, under these circumstances think we
may feel some confidence in the Of Austria
that her object and views the own and
that in the prosecution Of this object we shall always find
her steadas Nor can believe that after the knowledge
which Austria has acquired Of Russian policy and after
the experience she has had Russian friendship that
after the vast expense she has incurred and the great
risks which she might be exposed-I say cannot be-
eye the noble aud learned lord would seem almost to
infer that she would be wanting her interest and to
her dignity conclude such peace that to which
the noble and learned lord has advered which could be
nothing but short hollow truce, and which England
could not be aparty-loud which could
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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1854-09-06

NOVEL SCENE AT A DINNER PARTY.-A
dinner has been recently given in Baden to d.
r%ectors and principal officers ofall the German
railroads, who met at that place to deliberate
upon matters connected with railway lines.-
We find a description of the festival IN the
letter of Boscawen' to the New York Courier
and Enquirer:
AT a banquet served in honor of this Con-
gress, the guests, to the number Of one hun
dred and thirty-seven, were seated at a long
table, which, by an ingenious a~llegory, repre-
seLted a railway with a double track. At a
signal given Immediately after the soup, a
locomotive appeared upon the table, to which
was attached a train loaded with dishes of the
choicest and most solid food. The succulent
train advanced slowly, in imitation of the pas
senger train upon all German roads. After
having made the tour Of the table without stop
ping, in order to give a view of the good things
with which it was ffeighted, the train again
started, making a station in front of each
guest, and permitting him to Gil his plate &C
cording to his appetite and fancy. The trains
following each other in constant succession for
two or three hours, departing each time vel
loaded with comestibles, and always returning
empty to the depot. The dinner was as
magnificent as it was copious, and gave a fl
vorabIe idea of the culinary art in Germany.
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FOR THE SPIRIT OF THE AGE.
Celebration at Island Greek.

On Saturday the 29th July, the Island
Creek Division, Sons Of Temperance, held a
celebration the principal object of which
was to afford the ladies of this vicinity IN OPP
portunity to present a Bible to the Division.
At the appointed time the Division met at
Island Greek Baptist Church, and also many
visitors from neighboring Divisions, when an
elegant copy of the Bible was presented the
Division by Miss B. Mallard, on behalf of
the ladies, accompanied by the following well
timed little speech:
"SoNs OF TEMPERANCE As q tribute of re-
spect for the principles of your honorable
Order, l appear before you this day in behalf
of the ladies of this vicinity, to present to
you this Bible. We admire and approve of
the noble and glorious cause in which you
are engaged; the cause of all mankind.
Knowing that temperance is your princi-
pie, and our protection, in what more appro-
pirate manner could we manifest our appro-
val than by presenting this Book, the foun-
datiOn Of Temperance, that Virtue which
stands foremost in the list of Virtues, which
leads man to perfect happiness.
We are glad on this occasion to find it un-
necessary either to praise the beauties of
temperance, in order to stimulate our friends
to promote a cause that so enobles and a.
dorns the character of man ; or detail the
Indebtedness and disgrace caused by that
monster intemperance, which has for so ma
ny years marched through our land, leaving
the impress of its mighty steps in Che very
lfe's blood of our nation.
Sons of Temperance we believe your In.
s~titution is doing much to moralfze the world
God grant you rapid success, and may your
Order continue to increase and flourish unit
every son of our happy land may be hap
pier still in knowing that he is a true Son O
Temperance.
Sir, receive this Bible, the blessed can
die of the Lord" accompanied with GU
prayers for your prosperity and may it no
only be read in your hall, but let its precepts
be practiced in your daily walks"
The Bible was received on the part of the
Division by Jno. D. Stanford, ESQ.,, who de
livered an able and eloquent speech of SOM
hours length.
At the close of the last speech, the church
was so crowded it was thought advisable fol
the next speaker REV. J, l.. Fisher to de
liver his speech standing in the church door
which was delivered ably, doing justice tt
the cause and credit to himself.
The crowd Was then invited to partake o
some refreshments profusely spread out il
the grove, to which ample justice was don
by all. The assembly then dispersed mucE
pleased with what they had seen and heard
Duplin county, D. M.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1854-09-06

PurNAM's MAGAzrNE.-We have frequent
ly recommended this Periodical to public
patronage, because Of its intrinsic excellence
and ability heretofore but we deeply regret
to find in the September No. an article that
debars it entirely from all Southern sympa-
thy and support. 1t is an article upon the
Slavery question, in concluding which the
writer lays down the following extreme plat
form for the future action of the Northern
States:
We repeat that until the sentiment of sla-
very is driven back to its original bounds, to
the states to which it ~legitimately belongs,
the people Of the North are vassals. Yet
their emancipation is practicable il not easy.
They have only to evince q determination to
be free, and they are free. They arc to dis
card all past alliances, to pat aside all pres
ent fears, to dread no future coalitions, in
the single hope Of carrying to speedy victory
n banner inscribed with these devices The
Repeal Of the Fugitive Slave Law,-The Res
toration of the Missouri Compromise No
more Slave States,-No more Slave Terrific
ries, The Homestead for Free Men on the
Public Lands"
Such sentiments must be as r~eprehensiblc
20 all conservative men, all friends of the
Union, at the North, as they are obnoxious
to the people of the South; for they can but
know, that such a basis Of action throughout
the North will result inevitably in a dissolu.
ton Of the Union. We are not surprised IA
find such sentiments in papers which live by
engendering feelings Of hostility to the South
but wehad expected better things of Putnam'l
Magazine. professiugas it does to be a Nation
al work, and which is largely sustained b,
southern patronage. Are Northern publish
ers determined to drive off all Southern sup
port by the admission of abolition treasona
BILE articles into all their publications In
deed it would seem so.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1854-09-06
For THE SPIRIT OF THE AcE

Mr.. EDIToR:.-I propose to give you a brief
epitome of the character and dealings of a
certain Liquor Seller, not a thousand miles
distant from the writer and by way of Civ
ing him a name, I'll call him Captain Joe,'
leaving his local habitation' to be pointed
out by those who know such q character
The Captain is said to be rather INSCRIPTIONS
about " HON he deals with, as we'll as what
he receives in return for his liauor. It is
said that a certain man had employed an
unfortunate inebriate to labor for him, but
knowing his drinking propensities, his en-
ployer paid him in wheat instead of money,
supposing that that would certainly be car
ried home for the support of his family
While thus engaged, he was sent to mill with
some wheat, for his employer, but he was
enticed into Captain Joe's d~runkery, and the
wheat changed hands-the captain. becoming
owner and the man becoming drunk! 1t is
said that cloth from the loom of the drunk
ards wife, and even the wife's clothes have
changed hands in a similar manner
Now, will you believe it, Mr.. Editor, this
Captain Joe is a Church member and oc.
cupies the most prominent seat in meeting
and to judge from his sanctimonious leer
one would suppose him the best christian ii
the world-but it is said he will go RICH
from the Church and spend the balance o
the Sabbath in dealing out whiskey to any
body that can raise three cents
Now, Mr.. Editor, l do not wish the Cap
tain any harm, but | want him to give VI
either his liquor selling, or his profession t
christianity, for they are so manifestly in
consistent that they injure one another.
wish he would give up his liquor selling, Blu
if he will not, l hope he will at least put III
a sign illustrative of his business, and t
save him the trouble, I will furnish him witt
an inscription, as follows = 'Bald-face whis
key sold here, or exchanged for wheat, clotI
or any thing else. | am always on hand, a
midday or m~id-night-nor am | concerne,
whether your wife and children are starving
it is a lawful business and one by which
make a lawful living
A few words to you now, Captain. and W
drop you for the present. We want you t
abandon a business that is spreading sorro1
and misery among your neighbors. Has tn
widows wall never sounded in your ears
Do you not know that those who squande
their living at your shop, leave sorrowin
wives and suffering children at home? Yo
do And do you not also know, that unles
you change your conduct, the prayers of thes
suffering ones will reach high heaven, an
the judgements of a sin-ayenging God be VII
tied upon you?
In the name of these suffering ones, / b
seech you desist. In the name of that Go
who has pronounced a curse upon him VIII
putteth the bottle to his neighbours mout
and maketh him drunken, | call upon you
stay thy hand of desolation and death.
TTTVT RIVED
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erants ufb furiie dassklg Nepspapu.

A TRAGEDY.-The Charlotte Wing gives
the particulars of a bloody affair that took
place in that town, on the 18th instant.
Jas. Wilson, aged 10, and Nathaniel G..
Clayland, about Fl years of age. were re-
turning from a camp-meeting in Lincoln
County, some % miles distant from Charlotte,
when a slight difficulty sprung up between
the two young men, about the loan of some
money. the former asking the latter for the
loan of two or three dollars, and the latter
refusing, alleging that he had already let
him have some, and thereupon nm alterca-
ton ensued. which resulted in Clayland's
Shaping Wilson'S jaws. Wilson remarked
to Clayland that he would see him again in
town; the latter responding that he could be
found about the streets during the evening.
Wilson then left the company, and arrived
IN town about fifteen minutes in advance of
Clayland and the rest of the party who were
with them. As soon as he arrived in town,
he made inquiry of several of his friends for
a pistol, and finally succeeded in finding his
own, IN his earpet-bag, In the billiard room
Immediately over the grocery of BRYAN &
Thompson, one of his friends having brought
his carpet-bag from the camp.meeting for
him. Thus armed, he stepped down into
the grocery, where he found Clayland, and
Wdlhcu up u nun, anu IOIu MIN ClaG he mac
slapped his jaws, and he intended to kill him
for it. Clayland, not thinking that be was
serious, pushed him away, and remarked, in
a~jocular manner that he had nothing against
him. and wanted nothing to do with him.
Wilson then drew his pistol and presented
it. Clayland caught his hand, and held ii
up, repeating the same remark. He ther
let go, and attempted to step behind a screer
standing near by, when he received the,baI
of the pistol in the left side, about two and
a half inches below the breast. ClaylanC
made a step or two, fell to his knees, and re
marked to Wilson that he had killed him.
Wilson answered with some slight remark
threw down his pistol, mounted his horse
and made his escape westward. He has no
been arrested. Clayland is still alive, anC
there is a prospect of his recovery.
Both these young men were raised in thu
same town, attended the same school, ant
had always been remarkably friendly ant
intimate with each other.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1854-09-06
DEATHS.

In this City on Tuesday afternoon last, Bennett
7. BLAKE, jr, aged 10 years. The end of this
Young man was as sudden as the electric shock
While passing the street be was seen to falter in his
step and faIl-in an instant persons ran to his aid,
but it was discovered that the vital spark had fed
all attempts to restore him to consciousness pro-
wing utterly unavailing.
But to whom could such a call have come-so
sudden, so unexpected, so fatal, and found him
more ready for the luminous !? The life and char
acter of this young man indeed formed a model
worthy elimination. Though in the early morn of
life, he had some two years ago dedicated himself
to the service of his Creator, and since that time
he has seemedt to live in the very precincts ofheaven.
His heart seemed constantly overlooking with praises
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1854-09-06

GRANVILLE County, FATR.-The first an
nnal Fair of the Granville County Agricul-
tural Society viii be held at Henderson. on
the Raleigh and CASTOR Railroad, on We'd
nesuay and Thursday the 18th and 9Th Of
October NEXT.
We learn that mary of the spirited and
enter prising farmers of Granville are devot-
ing their time and attention to the approach
ing Far, which promises to be in every res
pect worthy of the County in which it is to
be held. It cannot fail to be productive of
good to the agricaitnral and mechanical in
terests of Granville and the surrounding
Counties.
We learn from the President, Mr.. Branch
that articles for exhibition at Henderson will
be transported over the Raleigh and CASTOR
Road free ofcharge, and visitors at half price.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1854-09-06

a lady Of our acquaintance, Mrs. Powell No.
Is, Stanton street, Ne,c York, was troubled with
liver complaint for a long time, and after trying
many remedies, was advised to try DR.. M'Lane's
Celebrated Liver Pills. She did so, and says that
with one box she was effectually cured.
Indigestion, stoppage of the menses, costiveness,
and general irregularity of the bowels, are all dis
eases originating in the same prolific cause, as is
also that dreadful scourage Dyspepsia. Those who
are afflicted with any of the above enumerated dis
eases, may rest assured that the source of all their
maIadies is in the liver, and for its correction the
best remedy ever offered to the public is DIR. M
Lanes Celebrated Liver Pills. Try them. The
money refunded if not satisfactory.
P. S. The above valuable medicine, also DR.. NJ
Lanes celebrated Liver Pills, can now be had at
all respectable Drug Stores in this city. va Pur-
chasers will please be careful to ask for, and take
none but DR.. M'Lane's Vermifuge. All others,
in comparison, are worthless. II
For sale by P. F. PEsCUD, Druggist, Raleigh.
Diseases of the Lungs have become SO numerous
and of such impoI lance, that it has been deemed
expedient in London to establish q hospital fol
their exclusive treatment. Many of these deep.
seated and fatal diseases might be prevented, with
due attention to them in their ~incipient stages
Coughs, colds, hoarseness, sore throat-all lead tc
the more serious diseases of the delicate organs o
respiration. Stabler's Anodyne Cherry Expector
ant has been beneficial in hundreds of cases of sim
liar disease; and this success hitherto, emboldeni
us to offer it with confidence to the public, assuring
them that its curative properties have been certi
fed to by many skillful physicians, and others bes
capable of judging. The DiarrhGa Cordial is aise
recommended very highly, by those cognizant o
its virtues. See descriptive pamphlets, to be has
gratis of the agents. Price of each, only so cent
Der bottle, or six bottles for 81 so.
For sale in Raleigh, by P. F. PESCUD, and by
Merchants generally. IL
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North Carolina Book Store.

"ENRY d. TURNER has for sale, the Su-
ii preme Court Reports, uniform sets OF single
volumes. Price reduced.
Iredells digest, three volumes,
Swaim's Justice,
North Carolina Form Book,
Also, at greatly reduced prices, in quantities, OF
by retail, a complete assortment of School Books;
Blank Books stationary and Fancy Articles; Ju-
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as soon as issued the Standard Publications in
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Raleigh, Feb. 8, 1854. 2ssf
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to God; while his whole character and department
was so amiable and pious as to call forth the remark
and admiration of all who knew him.
Those who knew our young friend best, we're but
the better enabled 70 appreciate bis many excellent
qualities Of heart and head. Buthe has been taken
away from the evils of this world to enter upon tbs
joys of abetter. No one feels any doubt that Ben
NET I. BLAKE, Jr, is il heaven!-Apd this blessed,
soul-sustaining reflection alone is able to add COM
fort to the poignant grief inflicted upon a doting
Father and afectiOnate ~Telatires and friends, by
this affective dispensation of Divine ProTidence.-
Hecannot come 10 them; But they kno* where hey
may go and be with him.
The subject of these remarks had long labored una-
der an affection Of the heart which medical attend-
ants had often said would likely terminate his exis-
tence suddenly. So it has proved! Buthke the
truly good, be was always ready for the change
Then
sweep not for those
Who sink within the arms ofdeath,
Ere yet the chilly wintry winds of death
QP -, - 49,, ll~-.J TCaSF-
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CANPHoR PRoDUCING INsANITY.-The Tor
onto Colonist says: We are informed that
no less than eight persons nave been admit
ted into the lunatic asylum in a state of in
sanity occasioned by consuming quantities
of camphor to prevent cholera. Some Of
them carried it about in their pockets, and
kept from time to time eating small quaint
ties Of it. Others took it dissolved in bran
dy. In all cases where it was taken in any
quantity it produced insanity. II is a fact
we'll known that a comparatively small GUAM
tity of camphor will set a dog mad, and that
he will soon afterwards die