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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1854-08-09

AFFECTING INcIDENT.-Chas. Watterson,
an industrious blacksmith at Hickman, Ky.,
had, by hard work and close economy, ao-
cumulated sufficient means to send for his
wife and family, whom he had left in Eng
land. They arrived at Hickman some three
weeks since in charge of friend, when his
cup of happiness was full. But, alasl tho
JOY of the happy family was soon turned to
mourning The friend was only few days
after his arrival attacked with cholera, and
in few hours his earthly course was run
The same day Watterson was attacked, and
in five hours he had gone the way of all the
living. The wife, very intelligent and plea
SAINT woman, overwhelmed with grief, was
making arrangements to return to England,
when she, too, was attacked by the fell de-
stroyer, and in few hours more had joined
her husband in the spiritland.
Louisville Courier.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1854-08-09

Coop AND BAD HUMoR. There is no dispo-
sition more comfortable to the person himself,
or more agreeable to others. than good humor.
1t is to the miEd what health is to the body,
putting man in the capacity of enjoying ev-
erything that is agreeable in life. and of using
every faculty without clog or impediment. It
disposes to contentmeut with our lot, to be-
nevolence TO all men. to sympathy with the
distressed. 1t presents every object in the
most favorable light, and disposes us to avoid
giving and taking offence. There is DISPOSE
ton opposite to good humor, which we call bad
humor, of which the tendency is directly con.
trary, and therefore its influence is as malignant
as that of the other is salutary. Bad humor
alone is sufficient to make man unhappy it
tinges every object with its own dismalcolors,
and ike part that is CALLED, is hurt by every
thing that touchesit II takes offence where
none is meant, and disposes to discontent jeal-
ousy, envy, and in general, to malevolence.
Reid on the Mind.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1854-08-09
NO49.

ROMANTIC MARRIAeE-A few evenings
ago, as the cars Of the Carrollton railroad
were approaching the city, little girl about
three years old ran in front of the engine
ard stopped en-: the centre of the track. The
brakeman attempted to stop the engine as
soon as the eEild was, perceived, but on and
on hurried the iron monster, and just as it
was about to crush into the earth the beau
teous victim which thus SO inneeently bra, ed
its coming, the strong hand of an athletic
young man was stretched forth, and al the
hazard Of another life the child was saved.
Loud was the shout of applause from the
few who witnessed the daring deed. and in
triumph the youpgman bore the child away,
and delivered it ito its mother. Any attempt
TO describe mothers feeli9gs on such an
occasion would be more than vain She felt
as mother alone can feel, when the darling
of her heart-her only ehild-is rescued
from the very jaws of death; and with an
eIoquence which no words can convey, she
looked and spoke. her thanks.
That mother was widow, young and fair
as the incarnation of a poets dream, and
/ withal, she was blessed with no little of this
worlds goods. Ofcourse she was grateful
to the preserver Of her child's life. and as he
was poor, offered to bestow upon him good
/ ly largess He, however, refused to accept
any reward for doing what he considered to
be his duty, and SO the matter for the time
rested.
Since then an intimacy has sprung up.
between the young man and the grateful
widow, and the result was, that yesterday
they went together to Mobile. where the
widows name is at the Hymenial altar to be
changed, and the young man is to become
not only the protector, but the step-father of
, the child he saved.
May the joys of thestwai increase, and
their days be many New Orleans True
Delta, July l6.
: The Know NoTH1SGs. A townsman Of
! ours who was last week on bis way to New
Il York mentions that when the boat was haul
ing into the pier, a crowd of passengers
: collected on the deck, were eyeing with grea
interest small vessel with yellow flag
d floating from the mast head, on which were
> written the. words Wot Boat No ont
II seemed, able to explain the mysterious sym
q bol, and great was the curiosity to unrave
q the device. The women were PARTICULAR,
IS anxious on the subject. At length dappe
t. looking man, with a very important air
t. shaking his head as if there was somethin,
If in it. assured the wondering crowd that b
e. could crafty their curiosity, as he knew th
er fag-understood the signal-and that it be
n longed to the Know Nothings. This ex
ton and the curious symbol Of this occui
'e body Of men was gazed at with deeper inter
: est than ever, when one of the hands belong
ie ing to the steamboat abruptly exclaimed
~ that flags upside down, it means toaO boat !
IN The dapper gentleman Immediately slippeo
;, ashore. on the plank which at that momen
- was thrown out, and the company dispersed
u as well informed as ever respecting th
$. $, Know Nothings. .'-American Banner.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1854-08-09

MEssRs. EDIroRs.-I read an article in
one ofyour numbers which spoke ofkeeping
the shuck on corn in order to prevent the
weevil. Keeping the shuck on the corn is
the best mode Of preserving the corn sweet
and clean, and it also prevents the weeyiI
but wheat and other grain cannot oc con-
veniently preserved in the shuck. I will
give method by which the weevil may be
prevented from doing damage TO wheat or
other grain. Il is cutting the young Cor
growth Of the same year Of the sassafras,
and placing few branches in the box con-
tanning the wheat, It will be preserved for
three or four years entirely clear of weevil
If you think that this viii benefit or in
terest your readers you may insertiti in the
CuItiUator ifnot, you may treasure it up.
j. NJ. s.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1854-08-09

To FARMERS Hartford Times, men,
tions farmer who took up fence after it
had been standing fourteen years, and found
some of the posts nearly sound and others
rotted off at the bottom. Looking for the
cause, he discovered that the posts which had
been inverted from the way they grew, were
solid, and those which had been set as they
grew were rotted off. This is certainly an
incident worthy of being noted by our fer
m ers. * ~
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1854-08-09
The Flour inspection Laws.

We comply with pleasure with the request
which has been made to us to publish the
following extracts from the -four inspection
laws of Virginia. They will be of interest
to many Of our country readers:
Chapter 8S-Section Z, Revised Code.
All wheat -four shall be we'll bolted and
merchantable, of due fneness and without
mixture of coarse -four, or of any other grain
than wheat.
Section S.-All barrels containing -four
offered for inspection, shall be made of good
seasonable tim Der, either split or sawed with
ten hoops well nailed with four nails in each
chine hoop and three nails in each bilgehoop.
The stave shall be twenty-seven inches
long, and the head seventeen inches and a
halfin diameter. In half barrels the slaves
shall be twenty-three inches long and the
head twelve and half inchesin diameter
Section 9.--Each barrel of Flour shall
contain 1876 pounds of -four, and each half
barrel SO pounds and in case Of deficient
quantity, any person offering such -four for
inspection shall forfeit s cents for. each
pound Of such deficiency not exceeding three,
and II cents for each pound over three,
I
Section 17.-Every barrel of -four packed
or filed in this State, and offered for inspce-
ton, shall have the weight and tare thereof
marked thereon, by the manufacturer pack
er or filler thereof.
Section 13.-Every manufacturer Of -four
shall keep mark, by which his own manu-,
factory may be distinguished, with which be
shall brand or mark distinctly each barrel of
. -four before the same is removed from the
J place where manufactured.
Section 19.-For every barrel of flour Of
ferered for inspection, or removed from the
), manufactory contrary to either Of the two
preceding sections, (viz: II and Is, the
q person Offering the same for inspection o.
: the manufacturer shall forfeit fifty cents
r and if any person shall wilfully put fals'
e tare on any such barrel, he shall forfeit on,
b dollar on every such barrel.
Section 45.-If any penalty imposed By
the section quoted shall be recovered of an
e person other than the manufacturer or pack
f Eer of the article for any default of said man
d ufactory or packer, such person may recover
!, the amount paid By him from such manufac
! turer or packer.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1854-08-09

+ DEAFNESS Penhshire Advertiser
reports a recently discovered mode of cor-
versing with those afflicted with partial deaf
ness, viz, by taking the individual by the
hand, at the same time placing the two
thumbs together. By this simple process,
the sound is conveyed in more direct man
ner 10 the ear, and the person spoken to
will hear distinctly ina tone of several notes
lower. 1t is also important TO add, that
chain could be formed upon the same prin-
ciple, by a number joining hands in the man
ner alluded to when the individual affected
viii hear in moderate key at either end of
! the chain,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1854-08-09
A SHORT STORY Dickens tells the follow
ing story of an American sea-captain:


A SHORT STORY. Dickens tells the follow
ing story of an American sea-captain:
In his last voyage home, the captain had
on board a yoAng lady of remarkable personal
attractions-a phrase | use as being one en-
tirely new, and one yon never meet with in
the newspapers. This young lady was belO-
we'd intensely by five young gentlemen, pas
sengers. and in tarn she was in hove with
them al very ardently, but without any par
ticular preference for either.
Not knowing how to make up ber deter
mination in this dilemma, she consulted nv
friend the captain. The captain being a
man oforiginal turn of mind says TO the young
/ lady. jump overheard and marry the man
who jumps after you.' The youngl glady, struck
with the idea, and being fond of bathing,
especially in warm weather, as it then was,
took the advice of the captain, who had >
boat ready and manned, in case of accident.
| Accordingly, next morning, the five lovers
being on deck, and lookingvery devotedly at
the young lady, she plunged into the sea head
! foremost Four of the lovers Immediately
jumped in after her. When the young lady
and her four lovers got out again. she says to
the captain, What am to do now, they are
so wet?' Says the captain, Fake the dry
onep And the young lady did, and married
him.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1854-08-09

IRsRsa8IRIEEaMSs Y udts pest
ance men of Tennessee was held at Murfrees-
borough on the 4th ult., Judge West HI.
Humphreys and DR.. McFerrin were the chief
speakers. 1t was unanimously
Resolped, That nothing bat " prohibitO-
ry law" with adequate pains and penalties,
Will ever remedy the evil here complained of,
and remove those responsibilities which the
God of nature and of the Bible has imposed
upon us an enlightened and Christian people.
The following, among other resolutions.
passed by the Convention, breathes the right
spirit:
Resolped, That this Convention recommend
to the friends of Temperance and humanity
to meet at an early day next spring, say the
first Monday in April, being County Court
day, or earlier if need be, in each County
Town in this State, and nominate candidates
for both branches of the Legislature who
shall be men of character and talents, who
will pledge themselves to vote for prohibi-
tory law should they be elected.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1854-08-09


SOUTHERN ENTERPRISE. The Louisiana
Manufacturing Company, located in New
Orleans, with a capital of $150000. of which
amount S125,000 is owned in Mobile, recent
ly declared dividend of ten per cent. on
the capital stock, out of the earnings of tho
pastsix months.
This company is successfully prosecuting
the manufacture of bale rope and dressing
hemp in the city of New Orleans, under
Slaughter & Perry's patent, of which they
hold the right to all the Southern States, and
the result of their business during the first
six months of their existence is very encourage
ing, especially so when iS is remembered that
with a full force of operatives, and chiefly
| green hands who have had their duties to
| learn, and only half their machinery in mo-
/ lion, till within week past, they have had
to contend with a heavy expense without
proper tionate production.
They are now turning out daily 10, 900 lbs,
bale rope, and 10000 lbs. dressed hemp,
which meet with ready sale at home, at re-
chiefly that of slaves owned by the company,
which obviates successful prosecution of
manufacturers, in the objection of high prices
of labor, to the South. The factory build
ings-built of brick in smost substantial
manner-were purchased on very favorable
terms, and are located in an annually improV-
ing portion of New Orleans.
They have amply sufficient power and room
to add more machinery for the manufacture
of either hemp or cotton cordage, whenever
the demand for these articles, require it,
Mobile Tribune
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1854-08-09

be all of a piece; but poor Richard says,
It is easier to suppress the first desire, than
to satisfy all that follow it !; and it is as
truly folly for the poor to ape the rich, as
for the frog to swell in order to equal the
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1854-08-09

Fond pride of dress is sure a very curse.
Ere fancy you consult, consult your purse.
And again-Pride is as loud beggar as
rant, and great deal more saucy. When
on have bought one fine thing, you must
ny ten more, that your appearance may
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1854-08-09

They may say what they please but | say
~ ...-.. MORE LAW.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1854-04-05
TO MERCHANTS, PHYSICIANS,
DRUGGISTS, ANDTIE PUBLIC GENs


MESSRS KELLER * FARNSLEY woud respect
wi fully return thanks to theircusomers and the cub
e generally for the liberal patronage which they have
heretofore received and take this method of informing
their friends that they have purchased Of Mr. Crawford
Bell his entire stock of Drugs a. Medicines and
will continue to carry the business in the house for.
merly occupied by him Main, between First and See
end where they will be pleased TO have their friends
call and examine their stock They Mr.
Isaac White, who has been for principal Clerk
times TO wait upon the old patrons, OF the house. III
pure Drugs allow rates, and accommodating terms are
any inducements TO the Merchants Druggists and Phy
sicans, We respectfully invite them TO call have
on hand stock Of S25.000 of well selected Drugs and
will be constantly receiving additions present
supply. and hope 70 offer such Inducements to WHOLE
SALE DEALERS will supercede the necessity OF
their vist other Cities for the purpose purchasing
their supplies. 80
tyls KELLER, FARNSIEY4 4 co.
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COOK,S FAMILY GROCERY.

COOKS FAMILY GROCERY.
THE undersigned would respectfully announce to the
l. citizens Of Evansville, that he is now better prepar-
ed than to supply their tables WITH EVERY
THING CHOICE AND FRESH, in the line OF Family
Groceries.
Thankful for the very liberal patronage received du-
ring the past year, confidently expect continuance Of
my share of the trade as present additional claims
und shall spare efforts to merit it.
am constantly receiving all the leading articles OF
Family supplies, fresh om country; and shall keep
on hand at all times, Fresh Butter, Cheese, Lard Eggs
Poultry, Fresh Meats, Dried and Picked Meats.
Also
complete assortment of Dry Groceries of every de-
crip.on. Teas Coffee, Sugars, Measses, Flour, Feed
c.&c.
Ny MARKET WAGON will deliver all goods to the
doors of the purchasers promptly upon the receipt Of
their orders. Call and examine my stock.
z. n. COOK,
oet22 Opposite the Post Office.
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LEWIS & GRAY, AGENTS
el DIR. r.. =. EHRMANN,
HOMEOPATHIC PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON,
lII Evansville, Ia.

Office Third street the New Catholic Church.
WHAT is HOMEOPATHY! EXPLANATION.
HOMEOPATHY, from the Greek "Homoion" and
.sPathos" signifies the new Medical system. which
cure: but medicines, In accordance with the maxim
s.simiia semilibus enrantur"ke cured by its like
which directly operate the affected parts and which
tend produce when taken in large by persons
health SYMPTOMS similar TO those of the disease tobs
prescribed for. We call this the new school, reformed
or Homeopathic system, method or practice. ~
feblO-H -ta
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SOME THINGS CAN he DONE As
WELL As OTHERS.

THE undersigned take pleasure in announcing to the
citizens of Evansville and surrounding country. that
ney have opened SHOE STORE AND FACTORY, on
Main street, between Second and Third, whore
the propretors be found at ali business hours.
One of the firm has returned from the Eas with
large supply ofthe latest styles Of manufactured work of
all kinds which they will sell and warrant. Their stock
of Leather and Findings is Of the finest and quality
and has been selected with great aud with desire
topleaseall. HARr IL FELkER.
n. B.-The attention of the Ladies and Children
spectfully invited to our assortment and prices.
III All rips repaired, free charge, ofwort bought
at our establishment. (dccI9) H.&F.
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G COPELAND,S BANKING AND EX.
CHANGE OFFICE

CRANTS temporary assistance to prompt persons, at
VI fair and uniform rates, al all seasons.
Buys and sells Exchange on Eastern and Western
Cites Drafts Europe. Gold and Silver silver changes
Uncurrent Money, Land Warrants RENTS Money to any
part OF Europe makes Collections and RENTS proceeds
promptly, at current of Exchange. Pays Six per
cent. interest Deposits, papable demand Office
open from A. NJ, till r. NJ.
n B.-Ali orders post paid) promptly attended to.
an4u
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febo5-ly
CRACKERS AT WHOLESALE AND

V>HE undersigned constantly keeps on hand large
assortment OF fresh Water. Butter and sugar Crack
ers and also of Soda, Pilot and Navy Bread, which be
inc manufactured by the latest improved Machinery
can be sold at as price in any place in hewest
and are not exceed i'm quality by any manufacto
nv in the country large stock always hand at my
shop on Water street, between Sycamore and Vine
deel4-H J. ciNziChs
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CO.PARTNERSHIP NOTICEI

COMPREHENSIVE NOTICE.i
ryNHE undersigned have this day formed Copartner-
ship under the and style Of r. Vautier & Mar
connier and will continue Hat and Cap business al
their stand Main street between Frt and Second
Morgan, Keen tx Preston's old stand.)
We would respectfully solicit a continuance of the
patronage heretofore literally extended towards the
late rn pedgng ourselves spare nothing TO merit it,
p. VAUrIER,
A.MARCONNIER.
Persons indebted to the late firm will please call and
make settlement. ldccI3
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MRS. l.. NJ. RICH, No. 2A Fifth street, Cincinnati,
ltl would respectfully call public attention to her
large and F.. shionable Stock Of Millinery and Fancy
Goods, consisting Of Silk, Satin. Velvet and Braid Bon
is. Bonnet Caps and Fancy Trimmings. Ribbons Man
tllas. Cloaks Black and Cpored silk and other Laces
Needle worked Collars. Chemzettes, Sleeves, &c.
which she prepared to sell at prices which cannot fail
to give satisfaction.
When you visit Cincinnati, call on
MRS. E. NJ. RICH.
mhl5y 2Oi Fifth street, between Elm aud Plum.
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DROOMS, WOODEN WARE, &C..s
ID 1000 dozen Shaker. medium and common Brooms,
3O0 do extra and common Whsp and Hearth
BroOms;
800 nests blue oak and red Tubs;
3OO dozen common 3-hOop and fancy Buckets;
3OO nests covered Buckets;
100 do Pine Tubs
100 do Cedar do;
IS dozen bail and nest Boxes;
lUO do Wire Sieves;
100 do Manill Bedcords:
2DO do Zinc washtoards;
30 do Barrel and half-barrel Covers: -a.5
50 do Alicant, yute Coir and Rope Mats;
900 nests Market Baskets; r4
50 do Clothes Baskets and Hampers;
100 boxes Clothes Pins; - 80 ,eor
900 nests Bowls;
7OO gross wood-box Matches;
25 dozen Trays; ~ .. .-1-t--.
lUO do Cocoa Dippers;
1OO do Cedar Buckets and Piggins, brass and iron
hoops:
50 do Painted Keelers; -.
50 do Horse and Well Buckets;
80 do Half Bushels;
900 sets Measures, five in;
25 dozen Churns; fus e.
With every article in the Woolen and Willow Ware
ne which we will sell low prices to the country trade.
SHREVE & STEWART,
febl46md " Louisville, Ky.
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i. +. CRISP.

CITY RECORDER AND JUSTICE OF THE PEACE
Fosters Building, Up Stairs.
F.CRISP. having removed his Office TO Fosters
j building will be on hand at all times, to take
knowledgements of Deeds, Mortgages &c, and attend
to all business required Of him as Justice of the Peace
feb9-tf
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HTNA
FIRE INSU lance CO NJ + AN Y,
ar n yorffNrd COuu


FIRE INSU RANCE COMPAN NY,
OF Hartford, Conn.
CAPITAL $500, ,OOO-aH paid in and Invested.
RESERVED EARNINGS S2O0,0OO.
Total assets S50r, 900.
TTHIS Company was incorporated with perpetual
charter In 1872 and insures agansloss damage by
Fire on Dwelling Houses Manufacturing establishments
stores household furniture, and merchandise In general
on the TERMS and losses occurring in this
agency will be literally adjusted and paid with promp'
BOARD DIRECTORS:
Thos X Brace Robert Buel.
Samuel Tudor Miles A. Tuttlc,
Joseph Pratt John l.. Boswell,
Au.tiu Durham, Ebenezer Flower,
Ward Woodbridge, h. a. Bulkley,
Joseph Church, Roland Mather,
Edwin G.. Ripley, Silas h. Hamiinton
Frederick Tyler, SampelS Ward,
Henry z. Pratt.
THOMAS X. BRACE, Pres't.
s. l.. LooMIs, Secretary.
PApplicatons for Insurance may be made to the sub
scrber who is duly authorized to receive proposals and
or Agency in the West. A. C. HALLOCK, Agt.,
feb4-f Main street, nearly opposite the Bank.
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HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE CO.,
HARTEQRl CQNNEGTICuC

HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE CO.,
HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT.
IHcoRPoR ATrD 1Sl0.-CHARTER PERPETUAL.
Capt. $3.50 Capt. Sl50 900.
rT1HIS long established and well known Institution
i has transacted most extensive insurance business
for m years. throughout the United States
and the British North American provinces Ii has aimed
public confidence by an honorable and faithful
ulfment of its contracts and the owners of property
assured that all fair claims for loss under its pocies
will be liberally adjusted and promptly paid Public
Buildings, Manufactures, Mills, Machinery, Dwelling
Houses, Stores, Merchandise, Household Furniture.
Vessels the stocks while in port. &c. &C., will be
insured at low the risk will admit. The fol
lowing gentlemen constitute the
BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
H. HUNTINGTON, President.
ALBERT Day, CALVIN DAY,
JAMES GOODWIN, Jon ALLYN,
CHARLES BOSWELL, JOHN p. BRACE.
HENRY KENEY, CHARLES J. Russ.
CHARDES TAYLOR, Secretary.
CHRIsrorHER G.. LYMAN. Assistant Sec'y.
NPApplications for insurance may be made to
| ALLEN G. HALLOCK, Agent,
Main street, nearly opposite the Bank.
decS Evansville. Ind.