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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1854-05-24
For TIE SPIRIT oF THE AGE

FOR THE SPIRIT OF THE AGE.
Mr.. EDITOR: Having a few moments leis-
ure, l will give you a brief sketch of my trav-
els in Orange eounty. 1t is cheering to see
what a deep interest is manifested here in
behalf of legal prohibition. The people have
their eyes open upon the liquor traffic and
all its concomitant evils, and seem to be de-
termined on overthrowing this master vice of
our land, which is such a fruitful source of
taxation, crime, ~pauperism and degradation.
They stand fully committed to the contest in
the coming election; the friends of Temper
ance here are determined not to give any
man their support, for any Office of honor or
profit, who may oppose the abolition of strong
drinks as a beverage. 1t will be vain for
politicians to sing the syren song-yOu be-
long to this or that party, and must vote ac-
cordingly-the reform is premature-the
public mind is not prepared for prohibition,
for the people will not dance to it. Their
minds are fully made up on the subject, and
they will act accordingly. They regard the
subiectofIegal prohibition as being paramount
to all others, and will go for the man or men,
who 90 for it, let his or their politics be what
they may. | was informed thatthe traffic in
Intoxicating drinks cost the county annually,
in crime and pauperism, from $4,000 to
So, 900. I tried to ascertain the number of
regularly licensed grog-shops, and Jug-tav-
erns in the county, but was not able to gain
the desired information-sufice it to say,
their name is legion"
While in this county I saw a sign swung
out, bearing this inscription BB@ Exchange
l really thought it was a bank; but 10, and
behold, it was a doggeryi Thinks /, wha
is exchanged here? Money for poison so
briefly for drunkenness !; good morals fo
bad ; health for sickness riches for poverty
life for death salvation for eternal punish
ment. But this is a lawful " Exchange
therefore, right.
presented the memorial to every audi
ence l addressed, and about seven-eighths O
all the voters and nearly all the ladies an
!. youths signed it. l left it in the hands of er
ergetic friends, who will in due time presen
!. it to their ~neighbors to sign. The followin
contributions were made in this countyto th
, lecturership Mountain Spring Division $50
" Thos. Brewer, Esq, 81 90; Bethmont Div
! S.; Congregation at Mt. Hebron 50 IS NJ
= Bethel So IS. Yours respectfully,
May 18th, 1854. WIN. 0. REID.
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The following is an extract from q letter
received a few days ago from a gentleman re-
siding in Darlington, s. G.. giving an account
Of a most shocking occurrence which took
place but n few days before the letter was
written, near Darlington village. But a short
time since the writer was a very bitter enc
my to Legal Prohibition, c%ontending that
Moral Suasion alone should be the means
used, &c.
~ am truly sorry that | said so much to
you as l did against q Prohibitory Liquor
Law, which the people are now trying to OBJ
tain in South and North Carolina, being full
" convinced that it is the only sure remedy
for Intemperance-the only thing that will
stay this terrible Destroyer. | have been led
to the above conclusion by the following hor-
ridand most revoltin affair, which took place
in this vicinity a fewdays ago: A Mr.. Wash
ington Moye-who before stood high in So
ciety-while in a state of intoxication took a
double barrel gun and shot his Cife and moth
er both in a moment! Mr.. Moye is now IL
Jail awaiting his trial. His wife and mother
arc still alive but their recovery is considered
doubtful" w.
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The Markets.

RALEIGH-Market bare of almost all kinds of
provisions-the highest prices could be obtained
for every thing.
PETERsBURG.-Our correspondents report no
change from last weeks quotations, except a de-
cline of cents on corn, and 10 cents on wheat.
Observation-Disclosures, virgin dip SO Is;
yellow 2 60 hard I so; spts. turp. 43c.; tar 80;
-four Z IS; corn SIC.
FAYETTEvILLE.-eorn in good demand at 81 "a
81 10 -four Sc so for super.-other articles dull
and without change.
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MARRIED,

On the 9th instant, in the church in Conwaybcro',
Horny Dist. S. c., by the Rev. Daniel Mcdaniel,
Mr. VIM. McAnge. formerly of Martin county, N. G
to Miss Fanny Cooper, of Horny Dist, S. c.
@- Plymouth papers copy.
On the 18th inst, IN Sampson county, by the Rev.
J. B. jackson, Mr.. James H. Pool, of Johnston
county, to Miss Della A. Draughan, daughter of the
Hon. Robt. Draughan, of Sampson county, N. G..
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Citizens Meeting.

A portion of the citizens of Cumberland
met at Teribinthe, on the 18th inst, for the
purpose ofholdinga Temperance Convention !;
J. c.. Blocker was called to the Chair, and
S. HI. Averitt appointed Sec'y. The Chair
appointed G.. P. Jones, M. II. Sewell, and
A. A. McAskill a committe to draft resolu-
tions expressive of the sense of the meeting.
After an absence of a few minutes, the COM
mittee returned and offered the following
preamble and resolutions, which were unan-
imously adopted:
WHEREAS, We believe that In~temperance
is a Political evil, because it retards educa-
ton, co~ntaminates our slaves and depreciates
their value, is the parent of pauperism, and
sometimes improperly controls the ballot box.
And whereas, it has entered for years into
the legislation of the c~ountry-laws have
been enacted for it's sale and prohibition
and whereas, no remedy can be e~fectual but
a prohibitory law. Therefore
ResolUed, That the evils of intemperance
demand at our hands, as citizens, such &C
ton as shall remove them from the land.
ReSol0ed, That we are in favor of a Pro
hibitory Law, because i tonly willremove them
ResotUed, That such a law, in our opinion
infringes no article of the Constitution.
ResoIred, That we will support no maj
for any Office who is not in favor of passing
such a law, or of submitting to the peopl
the question, ~Prohibitory, or no Prohibition
law ? or who treats, or causes treating to b
lone at or for ~electioneering purposes.
ResoIUed, That we will petition the mex
Legislature to pass such a law, or submi
this question to the people.
ResolUed, That we recommend to the friend
of Temperance, to hold a county conventio
at Fayetteville on Monday of county coul
next.
The following delegates were appointed
attend the county convention c. P. Jone
A. A. McAskill, G. s. Rollins, NJ. HI. Sew
ell, j. E.. Averitt, B. Culbreth, Jas. Bullar
John Averitt, Jr., and JAS. M. Williamson
On motion the chairman, J. G. Blocker, WI
added.
On motion, the meeting adjourned.
J. c. BLOCKER, Chm.
g TT AvERITT. Snc'v
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Yadkin Comfy.

There viii be a grand display of the Sons of
Temperance, at Mount Sinia camp-ground, IN Yad-
kin county, half mile south of Huntsville, on Satur-
day the 10th of June. Davie Division will re out
in full regalia. The Pennington Union, Daughters
of Temperance, neighboring Divisions of Sons, and
the friends of Temperance and the public generally,
ladies and gentlemen, are respectfully invited to at
tend. Several speakers of ability have been invi-
ted who will interest the audience.
DAVE DIVISION.
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FOR THE SPIRIT OF THE AGE.

vi 49,
Mr.. EDITOR: Enclosed you will find So 90
for two years pay for the Spirit of the Age.
I expect to read the Age as long as it is prin-
ted. Is there a heart Sd hard that cannot
mourn over the wickedness and crime that is
committed by liquor drinking? l am sur
nrised that any man, who processes to be a
christian, should oppose Temperance. Yet
there are such. l was born in Edgecombe
County, and | have heard, and been often
with those who oppose every thing, except
It came from their ranks. Some years ago,
and | remember it we'll, when the division
took Mace in the Methodist Church it was
then said the object was to dismember this
Union. Next the Masonic Fraternity was
denounced by them as the wickedest institu-
ton in the world; one member OF a christian
church declared he had rather be horse thief
than q Mason and he was pretty we'll
thought Of in their Association. Next come
on the division of the Baptist denomination,
and the Missionary Baptist was the most un-
popular thing that could be mentioned IN this
county Indeed, the Bible agent had to run
his horse to get way from some hired per.
sons, to keep from being violently abused +!
Next | saw the "BIBLE, blessed volume OF
Gods inspiration" cut to pieces IN the streets
of NV native village. l remember we'll, sir,
the looks OF my dH0u l1bhCA -"
leaf was presented to him-his tears and
groans said he, tell me nc more OF the nea,
then burning the Bible here it Is, cut anc
thrown to the winds, in a christian land !
This scene was at the door of a grog shop
l remember the curses and oaths on tina
, day, and often think about it.
How can any christian man say, in tn
5 sincerity of his heart, Thy will be done OF
earth as in Heaven" and yet own a Brand,
still? Does he wart thu blessed place 6lle'
S with stills and brandy? lam a Son of Ten
perance and never expect to withdraw from
+ Social Division. There l will remain, an
when our cause dies away should | be alive
l. I will march to the spot and help to mour
d its death, we may set and weep our lives
t. way and the cause will linger unless we al
active. The times call aloud for all tn
p strength and power we have within us "
want fearless advocates we want men
n practise what they preach. There are mar
who plead for the good cause and yet the
10 use it-they put it on their boards. "Con
a out from among them. Touch not hand
not the unclean thing" h.
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Certificate.

JARRATT's BAY Div, s. of I.
We tho undersigned certify that the Store that
the Smyrna Lodge is held over, has been q regular
retail shop in ardent spirits, ever since it has been
established up to the time that it was published as
such. That Il has had other goods, also, we do not
deny.
CuRtsropuER C.. DAVIS, WILLIAM M. WILLIS,
DAVID w. WILLIS, JAMES W. PINER,
JAMES HANCOCK, WHITING d.. PINER,
WILLIAM Q. PIaorT, JAMES G. DAVIS,
ANTHONY DAVIS JAMES z. DAVIS.
April %, 1854.
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nAVInsnN

Lecturer Richardson will address the People of
Davidson county at the following times and places.
June 9TH at Rock Spring in the afternoon, and Sill
yer Hill at night; on the Sh at Lexington, at 10 a.
m. Wesley chapel 3 p. m. Thompson's store at
night on the 9th at mt. 0livet. at 10 a. M, and
clemmOnsVille at night on the 10th at midway, 10
n. m, and at Thomasville at night.
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pdH Rov. James II. Brent, President of
Col 'sboro' Female College, acknowledges in
behalf Of tho Young Ladies of the College,
the reception Of valuable books, as donations
to the College Library, from the following
persons j. w. Wright, Richard Washing
ton, Henry r. Strong, NJ. D. Grafton, and
Whitaker & Lawrence.
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. Classical School wanted.

A Young man, who for the last two years has
n been associated as an Assistant with Mr..
VIM. J. Bingham, of Orange county, and who in
tends to make teaching his profession, desires a
situation. Satisfactory testimonials can be fur
nished. Address n. J. P, Oaks P. O., Orange
county, N. c.
April 22.-[pr. adv. 81 SOL 34-eow-St
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Granville County Convention.

We are requested to state that the time of
holding tho Granville county Temperance
Convention has been changed to Saturday.
tbe 18th Of June next; at which time all the
friends Of the cause are earnestly requested
10 meet in Oxford, to transact business of i'm
portance.
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County DEMOCRATIC CoNvENTIoN.-The
Democrats of this County met in Convention
on Monday last, and nominated CASTOR IL.
Wilder for the Senate and Nathaniel q.
Rand, Alsey Hunter and w. W. Whitaker
for the Commons.
A Resolution was introduced by M. A.
Bledsoe, Esq, requesting the Candidates not
to treat, which was adopted without a dis
senting voice.
There aremany good citizens of the County
even among the number that have not attach
ed themselves to any Temperance Associa
ton, that arc strongly opposed to the PERM
cious practice.
We hope the Wings will follow suit in thi,
matter. -ChristidH Sun.
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J. R. EzzELL, Soo,,o
III. C. Moore. 'oy

SF AT a meeting of Salisbury Division,
No. I, Sons of Temperance, held at their
Hall on Monday evening, the lst of May,
A. D. 1854, the following Resolutions were
adopted:
ResolUed, That we will not support for the
Legislature any candidate of Incorporate
habits, any dealer in Intoxicating liquors, or
any one who, directly or indirectly, seeks to
promote his election by treating to ~intoxicat-
ing drinks, nor for any one whom we have
any reason to believe will treat with disres-
pect any Memorial of the people on the sub.
iect of a Prohibitory Law.
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SELLING AT COST.
READY MADE

TTNIE subscribers having to quit keep
4 ing Ready Made Clothing, offer the remainder
of their Spring and Summer stock at 10 PEI eenI
above cost.
Blue, Black and Brown Cloth Goats,
Brown, Grass and Fancy Linen coats,
Black Alpaca and Broad cloth do
Black Doeskin and Fancy cashmere Pants,
Fancy Cottonade and Union Pants.
Black Satin and Fancy Silk Vests.
Buff, White and Fancy Marseil es Vest,
Shirts, collars, &C., &c.
The above goods are Of the latest styles, well
made call and buy cheap.
EVANS & COOKE.
ALSO, on hand a good of Spring and
Summer staple and Fancy Dry Goods, Hats, Boots,
shoes, &C., which will be sold cheap.
EVANS & COOKE.
Raleigh, May 5th, 1854. So
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WILLIAMS & HAYWOOD,
WHOLESALE ANDRETAIL DRUGGISTS.
RALEIGH, N. G..

A RE NOW IN RECEIPT OF THEIR sPRTNG
IN and Summer supplics-making thelaBgest and
mostextensiv stock of Medicines Chemicals, Paints
Oils, Dyestufs, Window Glass, Putty, Varnishes,
Perfumery, DC, which they have ever had the plea
ing country, and which they viii dispose of at the
lowest market prices.
Physicians, Country Merchants, BuFF3ers, Pain
tiers, Planters and others will find it to their interest
to give them a call before making .heir purchases.
White Lead.-4000 lbs. of superior White Lead
in store and for sale.
Oils oils 1000 Calls, Linseed, Cotton Seed
Machine and Tanners Oils for sale at the Drug Store
Oregon Peas.-A Small Supply in Store and for
sale.
Prime Chewing Tobacco. Jones Premium, pgids
of Virginia, Rock Candy Extra Dan River, and
their popular brands in store, and for sale.
Saratoga Water. A Large Supply just to hand
at the Drug Store Of
WILLIAMS L HAYWOOD.
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WARSAW, N. G. Nav 18th, 1854.

WARSAW, N. Z. May 18th, 1854.
In pursuance to a previous notice, a por-
ton of the citizens of Warsaw District assem-
bled for the purpose of appointing delegates
to represent Warsaw District in q County
Convention to be held at Kenansville. On
motion, G. J. Oates, Esq, was called to the
chair, and Henry G. Moore and Joshua r.
Ezzell, appointed Secretaries.
On motion, G. G. Oates, A. M. Faison, A.
j. Daniel, D. B. Phipps, r. NJ. Middleton
and S. L. Gavin, were appointed a committee
to draw up resolut;o ns, expressing the views
of the meeting; who subsequently submitted
the following resolutions, which were unani-
mously adopted.
ResoIOed, That we send FIVE delegates to the
county Convention, to be held at Kenansville on
the Sth day of June, for the purpose of selecting
some person with sober, moral and steady habits,
for the office of Sheriff of Duplin County, also men,
bers for both branches of the Legislature.
ResoEued, That the people of each District be re-
quested to send delegates to said Convention.
Resolued, That we will give our undivided sup.
port to the nominee, who is selected by said Con.
v~ention, expressive of our views.
On motion the Chairman was requested tt
select five delegates to said Convention, who
appointed the following gentlemen A. NJ
Faison, G. W. Middleton, A. A. Boyette
Thos. j. Guy and S. L. Gavin.
On motion the Chairman and Secretarie
we're added to the list of delegates.
On motion, it was resolved that we sen,
the proceedings of this meeting to the Spiri
of the Age, the Fayetteville Observer, Wi
mington Journal and Wilmington Herald
and request them to publish the m
On motion it was moved that we adjourn
G. j. OATES, Chm.
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NORTH CAROLINA REPORTS.

AVOANAAA ~4AANOA44NA 4k11 SAN41s
DUSBEE'S LAW AND EQUITY.-BouBd roll
ID umes and in sheets, for sale at the North Car
Olina Bookstore.
Complete sets of the North Carolina Reports
constantly on hand. H. d. TURNER.
Raleigh, April 9th, 1854. 35-
III ATS UATS!!-Beebe's Spring style of Hats.
III Leghorn, Straw, Campeachy. Wool and Soft
Fur Hats, at MURRAY & 0'NEALS,
Four doors above R. Smiths Corner,
White Front, No. Is.
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Louisburg Female Seminary.

1NHE Examination at the close Of the Spring
- Term will m on Thursday morn
ing, the 25th of May, at 9 o'clock. Concert
by the Young Ladies Thursday night. The
Annual address will be delivered by Joseph j
Davis, ESQ, on Friday the 26th.
A. ii. RAY, Principal.
MAY 4th, 1854. 14-t1
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North Carolina Book Store.

IT ENRY D. TURNER has for sale, the Su-
Ill preme Court Reports, uniform sets or single
volumes. Price reduced.
IredelPs digest, three volumes,
Swaim's Justice,
North Carolina Form Book,
Also, at greatly reduced prices, in quantities, or
by retail, a complete assortment Of School Books;
Blank Books stationary and Fancy Articles; Ju-
venile and Toy Books all the New Publications
as seon as Issued the Standard Publications in
every d~eparement of Literature, Arts and Science
and in every language, Ancient or Modern,
Music Books and Musical Instruments.
Writing Desks Of Leather, Rosewood and Mahogany.
Work Boxes, do do and Paper Machie
Walking Canes and Whips, great variety.
Choice Gold Pens in Silver and Gold Cases,
Velociped s, Gigs, Hobby Horses, Barouehes'
Wheel Barrows, &c.
va Mathematical Instruments and Thermoms-
tiers in great variety,
BOOK BINDING, in every variety, promptly
executed in the neatest manner.
Na- Select Garden Seeds-every yariety-war-
ranted fresh and goOd-selected from the most APP
proved Seedsmen and Gardeners in the Northern
Raleigh, Feb. 8, 1854. % If
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HOMES & RARHAM,

X ENERAL COMMISSION MERCHANTS ard
VI Forwarding Agents, Office No. 20, West w.
Water Street, Head of Roanoke Square, Norfolk,
Va, will pay strict attention to sales Of Produce,
Of all kinds, and make prompt returns.
Orders for Goods filed at short notice.
NATHAN JONES. WM. Il. BARHAN.
Norfolk, April %, 1854. 29-1y
Gs- Roanoke Republican copy and send paper
to J. 4 B.
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An ALARM WATER GAUGE.-The object
Of this apparatus is to prevent the explosion
of steam boilers. 1t was invented by Thomas
StubbleReld Of Columbus Ga, and most eff
fectually subserves its purpose. We have
one attached to our boiler, and whenever the
water gets below the limo of safety, it sets up
n shrek, which no man can or will disregard,
who has any love for q quiet life, much less
Of life itself. 1t is q safe and simple inven.
ton, not liable to get out of repair, and costs
only City dollars. No man who uses steam
should be without it.
Mr.. Stubble6eld is prepared to attach his
gauge to boilers, in any part of the country
at short notice, and s%olicits the public pat
ronago.
Our brethren of the press will give valua
bio information to the public, save life, an
aid q worthy citizen, who will call public. al
tention to this valuable invention. 1t is Al
%effectual master Of steam, and makes it per
fectly harmless servant.
Mr.. Stubblefeld has invented a steam
gauge, by which he tells, with mathematics
precision, the amount Of pressure to tn
square inch, there may at any time be In
boiler Columbus ca Times.
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DIANOs FOR sALE-Thc subscriber has four
Pianos which he will sell on reasonableterms
B. 7. BLAKE.
RALEIGH, Nav 18th, 1854. as
TUST RECEIVED BY EXPRESS.-A Fresh
y supply of Summer Clothing, comprising Lin
en-, Grass, Silk and Satin Coats
Black Cloth coats, frock and dress;
White and fancy Linen and Drill pants;
A beautiful assortment Of Vests, Cravats, Hand
k~erchiefs, Gloves, &c.
Also, a good assortment of Boys Clothing, all of
which will be sold cheap for cash, or on 6 months
credit to regular customers.
u. BIGGs & 60.
Raleigh, May 20, 1854. 3s-1m
7 ncle Toms Farm Fence-By A. D. Milne.
~ Illustrated by one of the first Artists. This
admirable Tale was originally published in the
New York Peoples Organ, and attracted much at
tention while in the course of publication.
NOTICES.-Uncle Sans Farm Fence is written
in a very pleasing, popular, off-hand style. Al
ways graphic and true to nature, grave or gay,
sunny or sombre. Many of its pictures are full of
thrilling interest. The sketches are made from
nature, and are true to every day life. There can
be no doubt the work will have a great run and it
is really pleasing to think of the great good it will
do. Nothing will be found in it to offend delicacy
or sound morals, and it will, therefore, be a well
come guest in every family.
From a Correspondent.
For sale by HENRY D. TURNER,
N. c. Book Store.
RALEIGH Nav II. 1894 as
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MURDER AT A WEDDING.-On Tuesday
night last On ARRAY occurred at IL wedding
near Cincinnati, during which a man named
Robert Thompson fred a pistol among a
crowd Of dancers, slightly %wounding Angus
tus Lcegar and Elizabeth Pope. Soon after,
Capt. Dresher attempted to put Thompson
out, when he shot him dead on the spot
Thompson made his escape.
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ID cots and Shoes. Miles 4 Sons pegged and
I'D sewed Boots, Robinson & Cos. Ladies' and
children's Shoes at MURRAY d 0EEAES.
VXTE have received our supply Of Linen Shirt
w ings, Pillow case Linens, fine fronting and
Shifting Linens, Of the most approved makers, Fig
ured and striped Linens, for children, also Linen
Damask, Linen Towels and Napkins, Russia Huck-
aback and other kinds of towelling, Diaper, Bleach
ed and Brown Shifting. Cottons Of all kinds.
w. III. & r. s. TUCKER.
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Normal College, N. C.
TT The Star in the East will please COPY.