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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1854-03-08
Gen. jackson author of the Maine Law.

From the movements in various States all
over the Union to suppress the sale Of intox-
icating drinks, it is predicted that the time is
not far distant when there will be some strife
for the honor Of the authorship of the Maine
Law. Not a few now regard the Hon. Neal
Dow as entitled to the credit of originating
and framing this law. Mr.. Dow has done
noble service, all admit, in the temperance
reform. But it was General Andrew Jack
son who first suggested, and caused to be
executed, this famous, as some say, and in
famous, as others say, Maine Law. Now
for the proof. In 1884, when Ger. jackson
was President, it was found that unprinci-
Piled, mercenary men, inflicted great injury
upon the Indian tribes, by selling to them
ardent spirits. They were made drunk, and
then cheated, maltreated, and wronged in
every way. The old General saw the game
that the rum sellers were playing upon his
red children and his indignation was rou-
sed. In that year, (1834,) Congress passed
a law for the protection ofthe Indian Tribes
This law had all the ~stringency of the most
radical prohibitory laws of the present time.
The United States officers were directed to
seize and destroy, without judge or jury, all
intoxicating liquors introduced for sale into
the Indian country. The officers discharged
their duty fearlessly and faithfully. Those
who suffered by the operation of the law,
were indignant, but they had no redress
The constitutionality and justice of the law
were never called into question, except by
that class designated by the couplet-
"No man e'er felt the halter draw
With good opinion of the law"
These men did not demand remuneration
for the liquor taken from them in the Indian
territory. This law, sanctioned by General
jackson, and executed under his orders, was
highly approved ofby enlightened Statesmen.
It's benefcent influences were marked and
acknowledged. So far as I know, this was
the first Maine Law enacted and executed
} in this country. The liquor intended for the
Indians, was seized and destroyed. Here is
| the principle of all prohibitory laws passed,
= or in contemplation. General Jackson not on
ly approved, butrightly executed the Uerylaw
which so many now rail at as oppressive, I'M
: just, and tyrannical. Withhim, it was abso-
8 lutte prohibition but temperance men agree
s to the sale of ardent spirits for medicinal,
i mechanical, and artistic purposes.
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A full record of the whole proceeding was
made and signed by the gentlemen pre-
sent, to be submitted to the Committee of
Finance Of the next Assembly.
The whole amount bid was about 50, 0
00e, the larger portion by citizens of New
York. The successful bids ranged from los
52-100 to 104 5-100, averaging about four
dollars and twenty-five cents premium on
the 500. This premium added to that OBJ
tanned at the two sales off half million each,
made heretofore, one of which had to be
made at a time of extreme pressure in the
money market, yields to the Treasury up
wards of sixty thousand dollars over above
the amount of bonds sold.
We believe that no States around us and,
not even the General Government, have done
as well as this. 1t speaks we'll for the Gre
dit of North Carolina.
The Treasurer, we understand, has address
sed letters to the successful bidders.-Star.
Slight mention has been made in the press
of an ARRAY which occurred in a restaurant of
this city a day or two since, between ex-senator
CLEMENS, of Alabama, and Hon. Mr.. HAIR
RIs, member of Congress from Mississippi
The affair was rather serious, and can hardly
fail to end in a mortal combat The story is,
that a gentleman who was in company with
4G1E. 1lARR1S lIllEOuuC6u ME. TO llI0
without having ascertained that the introduction
would be agreeable. Mr.. HARRIS, who is an
ultra Southern Rights man, and considers Mr..
CLEMENS as a "submissionist," declined intro.
duction to any man who fraternized with JOHN
VAN buren,. Mr.. CLEMENS intimated thai
he would hold the Mississippian person ally
responsible for the insult; whereupon, it is sta
ted, Mr.. HARRIS denounced him as an Adolf
tioniCt M Or EATENrc drou he rayolvo,
and struck Mr.. HARRIS with it, cutting a Sc
we're cash in his head, and telling him at hi
I feet.
The difficulty between the Hon. Jere Gle.
mems, and the Hon. W. P. Harris, which il
was thought would terminate in a duel, ha,
been settled at the instance of mutual friends
The Picayune has Mexican dates to tn
10th. Santa Anna had issued a decree of re
ciprocity for navigation.
The MAINE LAW IN ENGLAND.-The Lon
don Atlas of January IA, one of the leadinL
Metropolitan papers, contains a leading edi
torial, headed, WHAT Is THE MAINE LAW ?
Giving a detailed account Of the Maine Law
movement in the States, with q synopsis c
the Act and some statistics of its results il
those States which have adopted it. TIL
Atlas also gives a summary of the Main
Law movements in England, Scotland an,
Ireland, and expresses the confident opinion
that at no distant day the United Kingdor
must and will initiate the policy of the Stat
of Maine. The Atlas says that in differer
parts of the Kingdom, many influential me
are joining in the movement for a BIRTHS
MAINE LAW
Mississippi Repmdtation.-The house
Representatives Of Mississippi, by a vote
73 to Z. has laid on the table a motion dire
ting a committee to report some plan by whic
years since in favor of the Union Bank
Mississippi, may be paid. A clause in sa
resolution declaring the bonds valid ar
binding the State, was voted on separated,
and negatived-yeas Is, nays go.
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Spirit Of tBe 9g, 8aegB, 0atB Gapua, 3 Gemprat
FOR THE SPIRIT OF THE AGE.

Mr.. Editor In thu 7th No. of the I" Bib
lical Recorder" bearing date February 18th,
l find an article, headed Biography ola cup
of water, or a drop of water personifed,"
from which take the following extract, which
you can print in the "Age" if you think
it worth a place.
Zone incident in my history humbles me
as I relate it. l Am often mixed with alco-
GLAND sugar-of-lead and logwood, and poured
down the crater of a ~drunkard's stomach /;
that is the worst place that I ever was in !;
more to be dreaded than the bowels of Vesu-
vius, or any sewer or cess-pool. l am al
ways glad to be vomited out of such a place,
or force my way out through the pores of the
skin, so a%ttenuated as to lose my identity, that
nobody can know me. wish this statement
to be understood as a confession. am
ashamed to have it known that l have been
in such a place. | may be allowed to say it
is only by compulsion that I have been SO
disgraced. | hope the Maine law will be
enacted and enforced to protect me. I have
no objection to be used as q beverage every
day by any decent man, or even cattle"
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1854-03-08
MARKET.

BY R0WLETT, HARDY 4 Co., Com. Merchants,
Dealers an Fertilizers, Agricultural Implements, &c.
Corn-sales yesterday and to-day at 70 % 75c.
Cotton-we quote 9 a 94c, according to quality
Tobacco-Lugs sell from AZ to $64 common to fair
leaf 6 a. $73 fair to good leaf q a $101. Wheat.
own have continued to decline almost daily. This
result has been produced partly by the high rates
of freight to Europe, and partly by the decline in the
English Markets consequent upon an livestock
1t is, we believe, the general opinion of those who
profess to be well informed on the subject, that some
reaction will take place at no distant day. We
quote to-day, prime white wheat 152 "a 155c., and
prime red lao a 149c ordinary lots lis o. 14Oc
Flour-Superfne s "a SS1. Guano-Peruvian $50
per 1000 lbs; Mexican S35 per 1000 lbs.
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Report of the Norfolk Market.

FORWARDED BY A. NJ. MCPHEETERS Il CO.,
FLoUR.-The market still continues dull and in
active, under repeated bad news. Sales S. T. IS
$84. Holders not anxious to sell at these prices
CoRN.-Mixed white 6S "a zoe. Yellow nome
STAvEs.-1n good demand at last quotations.
GROCERIES, unchanged since %ourlast. IRON, Swedes,
SO 5, American S95, England, $85-German Steel
11c-Cast Steel 1Sc "a 2Oc-Horse Shoes Sc So
Plough Castings 4c-Hollow Ware so, p Ton
NAILS $48. GUANo.-Supply good at Government
Prices. Super Phosphate Lime, Deburg's $45, p
Ton.
Norfolk, March 4, 1854.
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MARRIED.

In Northampton, 18th January, by Henry w.
Madery, Esq, Mr.. William H. Channel, w. P. of
Triumph Division, to Miss Susan J. Atkinson, all
of Northampton.
On the 2lst February last, by Rev. Peter D. Guer-
rant, MI. John Forrest, of Galloway, Kentucky, and
Miss Harriet R. Ellington of Rockingham county.
N. C.
In Franklin, on the 2Sth ult., at the residence of
DR.. Jos. Outlaw, by Prof w. t. Brooks, Mr.. Benz.
Franklin Biddle to Miss Hattee B Outlaw.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1854-03-08
Valuable Town Property for Sale.

TNHE subscriber offers for sale, his fine and con
Il venient DWELLING HOUSE, located near
the Court House connected with which are good
out houses of every kind, in good repair, together
with a fine Plantation, of the best quality of land,
in one mile of Newton.
Newton has a healthy location, good society and
one of the best Male Schools in Western North
Carolina, and is on the main line for the extension
of the Central Rail Road West.
Come and get a bargain!
o. SHUF0RD-
Newton, Catawba Co., Feb. %, 81. 26-Stpd
TN0R SALE.-A valuable Plantation situated in
IL Richmond county, four miles north Of the
county site. The Tract Of Laud contains 1000
acres, valuable for Turpentine. 500 acres are clear
ed and in a good state of cultivation. There is a
new dwelling house, two stories high, barn, stables
and corn crib, all new buildings. There arc also
two Rotary chisel saw mills, a grist mill, cotton gin
and press. The subscriber is anxious to ~emigrate
to Texas, and any one purchasing the land viii
get a bargain. Further description is deemed uu-
necessary, as those wishing to purchase viii call
and see for themselves.
Those wishing to purchase are requested to call
on the subscriber on the premises, four miles north
of the town of Rockingham, in Richmond county,
N. c., on the road leading to Guilford Court house.
3. F. THOMAS.
ROCKINGHAM. Feb. IL 1884. 25-t
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Ayey's CHERRY Rectoral. Amongst the
MANY nostrums that are daily heralded forth
to the public as panaceas for nearly all the
ills which afHict humanity, there are, no
doubt, many entirely worthless, and others
that possess all the merit which is claimed
for them. Among this latter class stands
foremost the invaluable family medicine the
name of which heads this paragraph. This
is no idle puff. We speak knowingly, hav-
ing tested its efficacy on several, occasions
within the last year, in our own family. AT
this season, when colds and influenza are so
prevalent, we confidently recommend the
free use of this preparation. twill be found
equally eficacious in diseases of the throats
and in all pulmonary affection. Pugtn'a
Recorder, Buchanan, Va.
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Other States.

HUzzA FOR MISSISSIPPI She is the first
State in the South to proclaim "freedom
from the liquor traffic" A Prohibitory Law
has passed both branches of the Mississippi
L~egislature-it has to return to the House
for concurrence in a few amendments made
to the bill by the Senate, which will readily
and promptly be done. Maryland next, and
then North Carolina Courage, friends !
Work and pray the day star of promise
shines brighter and brighter!
ALABAMA.-A letter writer from Marion,
Ala, says-"The cause of temperance is adj
vancing in Alabama. During the present
session of our legislature, more than one hun
bred thousand names have been sent up to
that body, asking the enactment of an An
ti-Liquor Law At the next meeting of our
legislature, in 1856, | predict the honorable
members will be compelled, by the voice of
the people, to pass the law they now demand.
Many of the ablest men in the present legis-
lature two out of three judges of the Su-
preme Court; most of the judges of our
Circuit Courts and our Chancellors, with al
most the entire body of the clergy, and great
numbers of our physicians and lawyers, and
most intelligent planters, are decided friends
of a prohibitory law. Truly, there is a good
time coming for the poor victims Of a depra-
we'd appetite.
In this place, all ~'doggeries' have been
closed by our council, in obedience to che
wishes of the citizens.
VIRGINIA.-The L%ynchburg Gayztte says
the Legislature, at first rebellious, and mad
ly obstinate, has, at length, been made to feel
that n King was in her councils, and awed
by the majority of his voice, they have done
the tardy Justice to refer the Temperance pc
titions to a " select Committee This is
what should have been done at first, without
anv demur7inq, because it was the peoples
aoid, and they had therigM to demand it
Why this long delay, and tardy compliance
with the expressed wish of the people OF this
Commonwealth? Is it because, our represen-
tatives are just now, for the first time, made
sensible Of the fact, that it is the prerogatlve
of the people, to command, and theirs the duty
to obey Are fears kindled IN their bosoms.
at this late hour, that a day OF reeknolng VIII
come, when THEY may ask, and have men
petitions ~disregarded? We doubt not, that
in this last int~errogatory, is implied the true
reason of this show of respect, to the wishes
of anoutraged constituency. But gentlemen,
this act of tardy justice comes too late to an,
swer the end you designed. The dread TekeI
has been registered against you, and no alter
thought or act of yours, can change your
doom. This is a thinking age, and mot'0eS
are weighed as we'll as actions, ana a man Il
appreciated. because he honesty seeks to know
what is d,ty, and fedrfuUy discharges At
and NOT becalse he panders If never so nicely
to shift his sails, to catch the varying breez'
of public favor.
His BET the praise, who looking down with seorn'
|, On the false judgment of would-be rulers
Consults his own clear heart, and boldly oareS'
To Be, not to be THOUGHT, an honest man'
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1854-03-08
SPRING, 1854.
WHOLESALE BOOT AND SHOE TRADE
PETERSBURG. VA

NI Z take pleasure in announcing to the Ner-
w chants of Virginia and North Carolina that
one OF our house has just returned from the North
and East, where ne has purchased an extensive
and commanding stock Of Boots, Shoes, BrOgans,
Trunks, Carpet Bags, Valices, Wappiag Paper,
Laeings, &C., ana ali other articles belonging to
our branch of business.
Our assortment this season will be much larger
and more varied than heretofore, in order 70 meet
the demands of a rapidly increasing trade. Our
goods have all been bought of First Hands, and Sc
iected with great care by an old buyer, of thirty
years experience, with especial reference to tho
wants of the
VIRGINIA AND N.CAROLINA MERCHANTS.
We are now in receipt Of a portion Of our Stock
and are in daily expectation of large accessions
thereto, which will render our assortment one Of
the most complete and attractive ever offered to the
Southern Trade.
In soliciting an examination We assure our
friends and the public generally, that our prices
shall be found as low and as reasonable as those Of
any similar establishment south Of Massachusetts,
@g~ Merchants and others buying by the PACK
G or DOZEN, viii find 1t to their interest to
examine our stock before purchasing elsewhere, as
it is our determination to cell as cheap as any of
our Northern competitors.
w. R. JOHNSON & CO.
Two doors below Paul & McTfwaine,
East side, Sycamore ST., Petersburg, Va.
Petersburg, March /, 1854. 26-Im.
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DEATHS.

On the 10th January, in Columbia, Brazoria eoun-
ty, Texas, Mr.. Horace G. Register, formerly Of Gran
vile county, N. c., son of Mr.. Edward Royster.-
He died perfectly in his right mind, talking TO his
friends until the last minute. He had the best med
ieal aid. He was much beloved and respected by
all who knew him.
The City papers will please copy.
AT his residence in Halifax county, DR.. Sidney
Weller.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1854-03-08

Rsa- The Editors of the Southern Weekly
Post, most icitiouslyremark-"The Coun-
ty Court of Wake, after hearing Messrs. Mil
lerand G. W. Haywood on the License ques-
ton' determined last week to grant a num-
be bier of licenses for retailing ardent spirits
The court no doubt decided the matter %consci-
entiously, but we should dislike very much
to be compelled by official duty to administer
the law as it is interpreted by that body
We would rather not wear tho county ermine
on such conditions"
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A Card.

nNE of the most impressive articles in the first
" No. of the "Ballot Box" was that headed
" NORTH Carolina Facts" 1t presented such an
array as had not been brought distinctly before the
eyes of the people. That article has enlarged since
our first issue. Many counties not represented now
have their place in this catalogue of crying impo-
sitions. / irish to hare erery County an North
Carolina represented. The friends of Temperance
will do me a kindness and give the great cause an
impulse by communicating such facts as show the
harm done to the community by the liquor traffic.
When the cry shall have come up from every coun-
ty in the State these Facts" will be printed in a
separate form and scattered by thousands through
out n. G. The next number of the Ballot Box will
make a showing from very many counties. May it
not from all? l wish no facts communicated which
the writer's will not vouch for. Help, brethren. The
good cause moves forward.
Very respectfully, your fellow laborer,
CHARLES F.. DEEMS
Greensborough, Feb. 22d, 1854.
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ToMY TOWN \ corNrRY I

i am now receiving my Spring Stock Of Grocer
les a part of which has just arrived per Schr. A.
j. DeROsset; % bags Green Rio Coffee 10 mats of
Old Gov. Java do. % boxes prime Cheese 10
frkins of Extra Goshen Butter; 80 boxes Stewart
q Bussing's Hard Candies; 2 bbls. best Lamp Oil /;
2 dozen ! gallon Jars Pickles, assorted 2 dozen
half gallon do. do. 2 bbls. large No. l Mackerel
l Dbl. large Salmon 4 dozen of J. W. Collins
Timber Axes. Low for cash at
Wilmington, March 81 GEO. H. KELLEY'S.
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APILE.-Amongst the numerous stores be-
fore whose doors rise piles of boxes, bales, &c.,
filled with goods, wares and merchandise for
the Spring trade, the Boot and Shoe estab-
lishment of Messrs. Drummond & Wyche is
worthy to be noticed. Their supply and
assortment is as ample and varied as demand
and taste can require, and they merit a large
share of the public Electromagnetic. Int.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1854-03-08

RALEIGH MARKET.-Wholesale Prices.

RALEIGH MARKET.-whOlesale Prices.
Reported expressly for the Spirit of the Age, by
JORDAN WOMBLE, Grocer and Commission Mer-
chant, Harget Street, Raleigh-Flour 500 "a ST
p Dbl. Corn IS to GOO p bushel. Meal IS a
9Oc. Bacon SO to SO p hundred. Lard 10 to
lie. Fodder 81 40 to 81 80 q hundred.
PAYErTEvILLE.-Little or no change in the Mar
kets to note from last weeks quotations. Not much
Cotton offering, ready sales at 81 to &c. Flour $500
to 7:1O. Corn wanted, sales at $1:1O q lis. Oats
scarce, would find sales at so @ Csc. Turpentine
&3.60 l0nts Turp- ESQ
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nc arG famiIp MeekIp Nenspapsr.

SALE OF N. CAROLINA STATE BoNDs.-We
learn that the bids for the $500. 900 loan, ad-
vertised by the Treasurer of the State, were
presence ofthe Governor, Secretary and Comp
troller of State, and G. w. Mordecai, Presi-
dent of the Bank of the State, and awarded
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WILMINGTON MARKET.

By GEO. Fl. KELLEY, Grocer and Com. Merchant
Naval Stores-Turpentine has advanced to $44
for soft, SO 40 for virgin, and 50 35 for hard mar
ket firm at the highest figures. Tar has improved
of the week was dull at s to 81, but since has adj
vanced to 81 "a &c, as to quality. Meal is scarce,
and firm at 81. Flour,-FayetteYille brands are
plenty, and dull at IS from wharf. Corn is in full
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CONSUMPTION is, without doubt, the most
fearfully fatal of all diseases, Except epidemics.)
annually carrying thousands to untimely graves
How often could the ravages of this arch DESTROYER
be prevented, if timely remedies were used in allay-
ing the produced by an ordinary cold.
For Coughs, Colds, Sore Threats, and all similar
diseases, STABLER'S ANODYNE CHERRY EX-
PECTORANT has no equal. 1t is not recommen-
ded as infaUible, but medical men and others, who
have used and administered it, bear testimony to
its extraordinary efficacy. 1t is known to be a
{ good medicine and as such is offered to the pub
lie; as also STABLER'S DIARRHG CORDIAL.
for diseases of the bowels. Prices for each only
so cents, or six bottles for 50 so.
For sale by P. F. PESCUD, Raleigh and in ev-
cry town and village in the State. 27-2t
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E% A printer, in setting up the line
"Hell has no fury like a woman scorned,'
overlooked and left out the S, and made it
read" He'll has no fury like a woman corn
ed" A slight departure from the text, but
none from the truth, we. ayow.
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ASUM FOR H BoYs.-A good friend hands
us for insertion in the cage" the following
q sum-" for solution:
A squirrel in ascending a tree runs just 70
times around it. The tree is GO feet high 3
feet circumference at the base and termlna-
ting in a point at the top. The track OF the
squirrel being parallel to ITSELF how l@r u'u
he run to gain the top?
"Whar's the skoole-marster =