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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1854-03-22
1857.
Stammering.

There is a certain cure for this unpleasant
defect IN all cases of young persons, where
no malformatieni in the organs o~fspeeeh exist,
q condition which is very rare. Let the slut
terer speak slowly and only on an inhalation
of the breath, never after expiration; nor
when trepidity has wasted half of the inspir-
alton. The stammerer should never take
time to doubt-it is often the case that he
reasons with himself thus-"I don't think I
ean-I never could speak hat hard word."-
Let us illustrate ; fill a bottle with carbonic
acid gas-put a cork in the mouth-not too
~tightly-dOn't you think the confined air can
blow out the cork? "Don't know-reckon
not-let me see," says the suffering boy,
and he loosens the cork carelessly so as to
let half, or perhaps more, of the air escape
&c
think it coo-coo-coul-could be be do
do-ne" No; you failed my lad. You
did not les the air have fair play. just so
with yoursclf-you doubt your own powers.
Try again-draw in a full Jreah-as much
as your lungs will contain-now out with q
hard word. Self confidence will cure you,
indeed you are cured now, if you only knew
it. Remember, never speak but on an in
SEPARATION of breath.
This is the rkole secret. You can sing
much better than you can talk-try it-ahl
don't you find yourself inhaling more breath
still stopping to inhaler Why you can't
sing at all on an expiration Of breath. Cure
yourself, my dear boy. You need pay your
q money to no quack to cure you with his nos
I trums, or charlatans with galvanism-this
e is the only known plan. "Hollering" is
: foolish-remember the rule-speak slowly
while the lungs are full of air, and in com.
: mon tones, and you are cured-never doubt
it. You can read aloud as we'll as any
body, if you are in q secret place-but
Z if you know any body hears you-then you
blubber and splutter out the words in sense
II less confusion. Self confidence is what you
e acknowledgements yourself, ant
a. when you see us say plainly, 81 an unde
at obligations to you, Sir" n
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1854-03-22
The European War.

The universal opinion seems to be that a
general war in Europe is certain, growing
out of the Russian and Turkish difficulties.
France and England have taken strongground
in behalf of Turkey, and are transporting
thousands upon thousands of troops to the
seat of war, and Austria, Prussia and other
European paEers must needs engage in the
melee. Mighty consequences hang upon the
result. The United States will be profted
by the war, as it will give a great market for
all our breadstufs. See the latest intelli-
gence in our news columns.
A correspondent of the Standard, whom
that paper says has the best opportunities for
obtaining information, 1--WE presume it is D.
K. McRae, Esq, Consul to Paris) under date
of Paris, February 90, writes:
From the first moment of my arrival in Eur lpe I
have been convinced that peace was not to be hoped
for. / saw, indeed, a sincere wish for peace by
France and England, and, apparently, Austria and
Prussia, and all sorts of temporizing-nay, entrea-
ties to Russia to forbear. But I saw at the same
time that the policy of Russia had been long con-
ccived-thati its preparations had been deliberated-
its purposes fxed-and that all it desired was to
procrastinate action by its adversaries while itself
steadily and continuously pushed on. This point it
has gained. Russia is now on a war footing, eapa-
bic of Infringing an immense force into the field. I
do not think much hope is to be gathered for Tur-
key from the hitherto repeated successes of her arms
concentration, slow but constant, has been the con-
slant aim Of Russia; and You win see, when a de-
csive battle . fought, her horde viii be masters OF
the field.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1854-03-22

MARRIAGE.-Tos see youth wed youth through
motives Of unsullied love it is beautiful and
tells of Happiness; but when youth joins
hands at the Altar with decropit age for mon
ey and promotion, it is an outrage upon rea-
son, and only hate, misery and wretchedness
can be its results. Old Thomas Fuller speak
ing of these thrice twisted fools, who marry
their grandpas and gran'dames, says with
equal truth and wit: They that marry an
Gent people merely in expectation to bury
them, hang themselves in hopes some one
may come and cut the halter" =
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1854-03-22

HSA The Editors Of the Star in the East
seem to be of the opinion that the Committee
on Lecturers have transcribed their authori-
ty in employing citizens of the State only, as
Temperance Lecturers for the coming cam
paign. 1t is well known 10 those who re-
manned during the entire sessions of the State
Temperance Convention, and also of the late
Grand Division, that the general opinion -ex-
pressed was, that the Committee should en-
ploy none others than our citizens; and in
conformity with these instructions the Com
mittee have acted-leaving each District to
select and recommend whom they desired to
serve them. Only three Counties have spo-
ken of others than North Carolinians-and
those referred to could not be procured. Bro.
2. 5. White has engagements in Virginia uo
to June or July next and Bro. S. NJ. Hew-
lett being, at last accounts, in Wisconsin, we
believe, and therefore out Of our reach
With this explanation, our brothers of the
Star in the East will at once, we believe, &C.
quit the Committee of constituting them
selves judges whether the Lecturers should
come from this State or another" as we'll al
SO as sending to Districts whom "they 1.-THE
Committee) may be pleased to send them"
On the contrary the former course was adop-
ted under instructions from the bodies APP
pointing them and secondly, the Districts
themselves were called on to select their own
Lecturers.
The Committee have done the best they
could under the circumstances, and it is hard
ly fair to charge them with unjust and I'M
worthy action.
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ne man, in going to mill the other day,
with two bushels of corn on a caved in anat-
omy of a horse, met with a liquor trader
hauling off his compounds to a section where
they would do no harm to him. Jones, of
the fax-brake s@orrel, wanted whiskey, but
had no money. Gill Pot wouldn't trust. A
bargain was struck and on the public high
way, half Of the corn was bartered for what
it would bring in Whiskey, md his family
acanted for bread! But it was only an act
of exchange! What a dignifed calling is the
liquor-sellers! Seriously now, amt itH
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1854-03-22

Don't bother me about conscience and NOR
al right. Don't tell me that my vocation is
deluging the land with blood and crime, that
the walls of orphans and widews ring in my
ears, that the bones of my victims entangle
my feet, and the slavering ghosts of my Rum
damned fellow men haunt me in my disturb
ed sleep and point their crisped fingers at me
as their destroyer. Don't bother me with
these trifing matters; does not the LAW
clothe my occupation with a robe of honor
and justice and bid me slay on? There now,
what do you think of that? Heyl Trium-
plant isn't it?
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Business Notices.

James NJ. Edney, New York, it viii be seen by
his advertisement in another column, offers his SER
vices as Agent in purchasing Pianos. His musical
genius, added to other facilities of which he is pos
sessed, make him a safe Agent for sach purchases.
.s- See Advertisement of W.. K. Barham, with
R. F. James, Wholesale Grocer, DC, Norfolk, Va
ms- Since the insertion in our paper of an arti-
Gle concerning tho Oregon Pea, We have received a
number ~ofletters, inquiring of whom the Peas can be
purchased, &c. For the information of all concern
ed, we will state they can be bought of Messrs. VIII
liams 4 Haywood, and T. F. Pescud, Raleigh, and per
hans of other Seedsmen in our City. Price 81 a pint
ur The G. S. in acknowledging the re-
ce;nt of $40 from Rosewreath Division. ineor-
rectly stated the Div. to be in Cumberland
county. Ii should have been Sampson county.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1854-03-22

BE- An esteemed Correspondent commu-
~nicates the gratifying intelligence that at the
recent Town election in Lincolnton, which
turned upon the question of License" or
No License" the " No License" ticket was
triumphantly elected by a vote of ~ to 90.
Twelve months ago the liquorites carried the
day by one vote-but the people of that beau
tiful Town have nobly vindicated its charac-
ter, this year, and elected Temperance Com
missioners by a decided majority. A good
sign, truly.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1854-03-22
How things Work.

Wonder if our magistrates and friends of
liquor license, have observed how the thing
works, since our new board of Commission
ers determined to license liquor saloons and
there has been more public drunkenness
since, and more noise in our streets, than we
had for twelve months before. Is itso friends ?
Enquire about it.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1854-03-22

INDIGESTION is the parent of Immature
If, therefore, you would feel pleasantly to-
wards this little world of ours and its crea-
lures, dine at your leisure. If you would
have the cares Of a trouble-fraught life sit
lightly on your heart, you must teach your
roast beef and canvass back ducks to sit
lightly on your stomach the stomach and
heart are close neighbors.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1854-03-22

"THE AsHEBoRoUGH JoURNAL."-This is
the title of a new Paper published at Ashe-
borough, by A. j. Hale, Editor and Propri-
etor price 81 so a year, in advance, So if
paid during the year, and 81 so if payment
be delayed longer. It is whig in politics.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1854-03-22
the dead could rise from their graves and

the dead could rise from their graves and
satisfactorily determine.
The once lovely Zulime, passing through
so many reverses and m~isfortunes, retur-
ned in her old age to New Orleans-her
old home-and passed apeaceful and happy
life in the family Of her son, respected and
beloved for her many virtues. She died
at the age of seventy-eight, the youngest Of
her farnily-two of her sisters have attained
their ninoticth year, a longevity common
to the old inhabitants of Louisiana, and par
ticularly to those born on our sea coasts.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1854-03-22

E- The following graphic sketch of the
downfall of a man of noble heart is only one
instance of our day and generation Every
man has been cogizant ofthese sad examples
uf the evil effects of intoxicatin o lionors:
The Belmont chronicle, and farmers, mechanics and manufacturers advocate. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1848-1855, 1854-09-15
CoRoNER,s INoUEsT .

An Inquest was held over the dead body o
man found on the bank OF M'Mahons Creek
on Section II, Central Ohio Rail Road, on
the 4th Of September. 1854. Verdict Of the
jury-"thc deceased ceme to his death by in.
toxication and exposure" From some pa.
pers found in his possession it 10 supposed
his name was ThomaS DuOis,a a shoemaker Wy
trade, and resident of Guernsey county, D.
This is the :hird body found within one
fourth Of mile Of the same plucc, within the
last eight months; one infant child, supposed
to have died from violence, the other two were
men supposed to have died from drunkenness
A pretty good argument in favor of the Tenn
perance Act.
Ot-The Belmont Mills have been purcha-
sed by Messr,. Hiram Kinsey, ". Holloway
and c. Oglebay. Mr.. Klnsey has taken pos
session.-St. CiairsuiUe Gas.
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VIM. L Lawrence, ESQ,

Is gentleman well known 10 the greater
portion of the citizens of this Congressional
District, as a private citizen he commands
the respect Of all. He has heretofore filled
several important Offices, rendered to him by
the voice of the people with honor to him
self ond TO the general satisfaction Of his
constituents. His course has been always
purely Democratic and those conversant with
his past life will join with us in saying he
has labored, and not sparingly, to advance
the true interests of the Democratic party
in his county. He is an able and fearless
advocate Of bis own rights and thu. of the
people, and at this crisis he is ready and will
ling to step in and try to wipe off the stain
of the Nebraska Bill entaied on the Democ-
racy Of the Union. We would say success to
his undertaking.--Nobte Co. Patriot.
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SPECIAL NOTICES.

We seldom recommend a manufactured medicine,
believing that in most cases, nature herself perccts
a cure more rapidly and effectuay than can be ac-
complished by the vegetables and minerals of me.
dcul science. But 10 the matter OF dyspepsia there
are chronic features about it which, very often, defy
all the efforts of nature TO create healthy action
of the digestive organs and itnot unrequontly hap
pens thai thousands suffer for years, discussed both in
body and in mind, from indigestion and its kindred
ills To such, Hoofianc's German Bitlers, prepared
by DR.. G. nj. Jackson, are trnly a most valuable
preparation. 1t is a tonic medicine, giving healthy
action to the stomach, and will be found highly
serviceable at all seasons but especially during the
spring, Dyspepsia only be cured by patient per
severance in one course Of treatemen;; and 10 all
those suffering under this sad malady we would re
commend an application TO the depet of Hoofand's
Germen Bitters, 100 Arch street, ! hiladelphia--
philadelphia Inquirer.
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Tribute of RCspect.


At a regular meeting of Mystic Lodge No.
l6O, I. D. o. F.. at their Hall in the town in
st. Clairsvile, Ohio, the following resolutions
were UNANIMOUSLY adopted.
Whereas, it has pleased en- All-Wise Prov
idence to remove from among us by death our
worthy brother, PRICE ARRIcK, who died at
McConnelsvilie, Morgan County, Ohio, upon
the 25th ult,
Therefore, Resolved, That in the death OF
our late brother the lodge has lost most wor.
thy and consistent member and society and
upright; useful g. respected citizen, that long
after his earthly tabernacle shall have decay
ed the memory of his many virtues will be an
evergreen in the hearts Of his surviving breth-
eren.
Resolved, That we deeply lament our de
parted Brother, as one who was entitled to
our highest respect and esteem, being devoted
to thu institution of Odd Fellowship, warm
friend, and worthy citizen.
Resolved, That as a token Of the loss this
Lodge has sustained, and as an expression oI
respect for the memory of the deceased, the
members of this Lodge wear the usual bad G
of mourning for the space Of thirty days.
Resolved, That the foreg ,ing preamble
and resolutions be spread upon the record o
this Lodge, and copy sent to the relatives o
the deceased, and to Valley Lodge, No. So
Nc Connellsville, Ohio, and that they be pub.
lished.
', " n: 5. n!sssas' Rsssos' Committee.
| H. w. ScovERN.
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COMMERCIAL RECORD.
Sr. CLAIRsvILLE, SEPr. Is.

OF. CLAIRSNlLLE, pEPT. 10.
Eggs,T. Butter, 10. Flour, 900. Hams
10. Shoulders, z. Sides, 81 Corn Meal,
rs. Sugar. 53@74. Coffee, II. Molasses
3I@ss. Oats, 45@4O. Clover Seed 500.
Timothy-scarce 3,25@3,50. Dried Apples
100. Nails Sa9d 4,S7. Buckets 25 Sal'
per barrel 2,62 Lard SC Can ndles-tallow
l6-Star 80. Oats SO.
CINCINNATI, Sept. ll.-Flour, s,l0@
s,25. wheat l,50@l,60. Oats As. Whisky
held at "a. No sales Of provisions. Cheese.
lOe. Sugar Ash
N. Y, Sep. li.--Flour declined l2c. with
sales Of 1880 bbls State and Western 9,l2fO
9,s4; Southern 9,l2@9,al. Wheat firm
with sales of $3.50 bushels at 2,l2 for Genne
see; Southern white l,o5 red l,90. Corn
declined two cent, sales western mixed slGa
S2l, wheat so@9s, yellow s5@s7. Pro-
visions unchanged. Money unchanged, Elk.
change heavy 9iOsa. Stocks better. Erie
AN; N. Y. Central sS4; Pennu. Central
s6i. Hudson River "a; Illinois Centarl loo4
Cotton dull.
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DEATHS.

DIED--On the 10th inst, in Wheeling
THOMAS M. ALEXANDER, Esq.,. in the 35th
year of his age.
Mr.. Alexander was young man of the
highest intellectual endowments, msgnani-
nous, honorable and &c nerous to fault. lie
possessed covering genius and talent, and
with an amiablity OF disposition, arrogance
and haughtiness were passions hat he was an
entire stranger to. He had the intellectual
power to conquer, but in his magnanimors in
tercourse with his fellow, he would prefer to
be wounded than to wound. A man of the
finest feelings, rich Imagination and descrip-
tive powers of the highest order He has
left numerous circle of relatives and friends
to mourn his early demise. d. l.. J.
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Dr. SamI B. Martin, one of the most extensive
and successful practitioners in Baltimore, after
fully examining the component parts OF Stabers
Anodyne Cherry Expectorant and Stabler's Dlar.
rhea Cordial, and after having used them in his
practice, gives his opinion thus; "Thcy are both
valuable compounds, and do not hesitate TO recon-
mend them" Many other ph, sicians OF eminence
have also written highly recommending these
"Good Medicines" as more reliable Than any other
for etcure OF the direases for which they re.
commended. Don't neglect Cough, it may end in
Consumption; or n Dinrrh9a, it may become
Dysentery or Choera--cure these at the onest, and
before they &C t too deeply seated. See advertise
ment in another column, and descriptive pamphlets,
to be had gratis of the agents Price for each only
80 cents per bottle, or six bottles for $3.50.
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BARxEsvfLLE.-A recent visit to this thri-
wing town in the western part of our county
convinced US that it is destined to become a
town Of importance second to none in the
county. It's situation, in neghborhood un-
surpassed for its farming facilities, by any
portion of the county, or State, render it GER
tain that it must be point for the shipping
of a great amount of produce on the Central
Ohio Rail Road, east or west. This road, to
which Barnesville is indebted in great
measure for her increased business, passes
directly through the town, by deep cut Tn
der the main street.
Several new buildings are being built the
present season, and old ones are being reno
waited and improved. Among the most PROM
inent ofthe new buildings is Reeds rev store
building, in the upper story of which is q
large and commodious hall for public lectures
exhibitions, &c. Ii is an ornament to the
town, and a convenience which no village
should be long without.
Our old friend Bella Alexander is the hos,
of one of the taverr S, and pleasanter, OF
more accommodating landlord cannot be
found.
A town or community composed of such
men as those in the Barnesville neighborhoot
cannot help but grow and improve in all tha
goes to make up good community. Men o
energy, and integrity are the life of society
and OF business.
The Classical Institute, under Messrs. Da
venport 3- Thompson is an institution which
we are always pleased to hear a good wori
from, as it gives us pleasure to know tina
such men, in SO noble a work are eminent!
successful.
But we have neither time nor space allow
ed us to say what we would wish of this grow
ing tcwn,yet we hope time may come wher
we shall be able to say more of the thrift
enterprise and intelligence of The town o.
Barnesuite.
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Another Revolutionary soldier gone.

DIED-On the 9th ult., at the residence OF
his son, Joshua, in Pease Up. Belmont Co.,
Ohio, BENAJAR STEELE, in the 95th year of
his age.
The deceased was a native of North Car
olina, having been early taught the rights and
duties of man, he enrolled himself in the
ranks Of his country's defenders; and in the
camp and on the field, in the most emphatic
manner, enforced the glorious Declaration, in
virtue of which our country has risen from o
state OF vassalage, to tha present proud pre-em-
inence.
His parents and friends, belonged to the
Methodist Church, and the obligations Of chris.
tianity were impressed upon his mind in infan.
cy; but as his mind matured; being Of pecu.
liarly mild and conte emplative disposition, he
espoused the cause of the Society of Friends,
attached himself to the society about his 25th
year, and throughout his long and eventful
life, was consistent and useful member
When the controversy arose. which resulted
in the division of the Society, he of course
had his own peculiar views yet he was far from
condemning those who differed with him, and
ch arging them with them with lack of chris
tiaRity. He gave to all the right hand o: fell
lowship, lie treated all as members ofthe great
christian brotherhood.
He was one Of the pioneers of the "great
west" having bee n reared in the midst OF
slavery, and thus being an eye witness TO
its debasing, blighting influences, he deter
mined TO make for himself home
where freedom was fully secured to all; and in
1900, came to the then wilderness of Ohio
and purchased the farm on which he resided
from !hat time till death released his weary
spirit, and he passed to that "better inherit
taEce." Our deceased neighbo- end friend was
beloved by all who knew him. He was a
friend of the poor and oppressed, and sympa-
thized with them in their affliction as one
bound with them. He has left good evidence
that of life we'll spent, and firm reliance
on the promises of the Gospel, that he now
enjoys better portion, in the presence OF
his blessed Redeemer. ]. H. ID.
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PUBLIC MEETING.
COME ONE-COME ALL!i

There will be a meeting of those
opposed to the Repeal of the Missou-
ri Compromise, in MORRISTOWN,
on Saturday, September 10th. The
object of the meeting is to effect a
more intimate union of those opposed
to the aggressions of Slave power
Come up and consult together on
matters of vital importance to free
men. Speakers will be inattendance.
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pY srATEAUrHORirY The Arsa Is.c.

pY STATE AUTHORi rY The H:fSA ISsu.
DnaNcE Co., Of Hartford, Conn, having complied
with the law to regulate Insurance Agencies or Com
panes incorporated by other Ststes, passed May s
1854 publish the following, az required thereby
The original Statement being on the flo in the Audi.
tors Office, with duplicate with tie CLERK o
Common Pleas, County Court.
STATEMENT.
lst. The name Of the Corporation j.. KryA Iysl'.
sURAScE COAPAsY located of Haftlorn, Conn
2nd and 30. The amount OF ;hc Capital Stock IL
three hundred thousand dpllars--wch Is all paid up
ith, The Assets Of the Company ares
let. Cash on hand and in the hands Of
Agents OF other person., sjs. .sOs 80
ID. Real Estate Unincnmbefed, gJOs 81
3D. "A Bonds secured by mortg1ge-
7 per cent. interest, payable semi
annually. $1,000
% Bonds secured by inorghge--6 per
cent. interest, payable sefIil.an.
nually, $4,000
----- 1900 %
4,h. Debts due the Company secured b,
mortgage, 5,7I3 Il
5th. Debtsdue tho Com pnny otherwise Sc.
cured-soSg.
9th. Debts due the Company for premiums, 1880 81
@th All other gpcufitips.