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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1854-06-21
warrenton Female College.

1t will be seen by an Advertisement in our
paper, that Rev. John G. Wills, Professor of
Mathematics in Randolph Macon College,
has been elected President of the new Female
College Just gone into operation in Warren.
ton. Mr.. Wills has the reputation of being
one among the first scholars in the country,
and a gentleman every way'qualifed to pre-
side over the institution.
Mr.. E. E. Parham, of Va, a gentleman
of rare literary attachments and a fine scholar,
has been appainted Professor of Languages;
Mr.. V. Czurda, Professor of Music, assisted
by competent Teachers.
With this noble corps of Instructors, the
Warrenton Female College will, at the very
outset, take it's place in the front rank of Lit
cry Institutions, and at once receive, as it
will doubtless deserve, the cncomium of pub
lie confidence by an overflow of pupils.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1854-06-21

At the Temperance Convention held in
Hillsboro' on the 4th Monday in May last,
two sets of Resolutions were drawn up for
the action of the meeting. by the committee
appointed to prepare business. One was
signed by the majority of the Committee, the
other by the minority-the minority Resolu-
tons were adopted-but we send you those
agreed upon by the mgjoritH for publication,
in order that the public may have them both
before them-the minority resolutions hav-
ing already been published by you.
WHEREAS, we believe the subject of Temperance,
to be the most prominent issue, that will, in the ap-
preaching canvass, be presented to the people and
whereas, we desire that this issue be presented open
ly and undisguisedly therefore,
ResoiUed, That whilst we maintain as firmly as
ever, our attachment for our respective political
parties, we will not, at the approaching election,
vote for any candidate that shall endeavor to Sc
cure his election, by treating, either directly or in
directly.
ResoIred, That we respectfully request of each
political party, that in the nomination of can
didates, they select such as are a~vowedly in favor
Of a Prohibitory Liquor Law, or some legislation
by which the liquor traffic may be suppressed.
Resotved, That in case either partydfsregard thi
request, we shall feel that the strongest tie tbatbind
us to our respective parties, is sundered, and shall
consider ourselves under obligation to resort to sucl
measures as shall secure the representation and ad
vocacy, in the canvass and in the Legislature, O
our views on this aH-important subject.
ResoLUed, That a committee of tenabe a~ppointe,
to submit this proposition to the conventions of tn
two political parties and to the nominees, and asl
their concurrence.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1854-06-21
Tho Schoolmaster Abroad.

The following classic and elegant produc-
ton was found posted up in the county of
Craven recently, which we give word for
word, and letter for letter, as we find it, for
the edyfcation and amusement of our readers.
The chirography, however, is even a better
specimen Of the genius Of the writer, than
even his punctuation, photography or logic.
We wish we could transcribe that too, but
our devil could not do him justice in this re-
spect, if he we're to throw the whole Office in
pr! Surely the poor Sons are a gone case,
after this learned onslaught by S. L. II.
This proper i%nitials) the Solomon of Goose
Greek District. Read and split your sides
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1854-06-21

IA By the proceedings of another meet
ing in Wake county, it will be seen that the
plan adopted by the two political parties in
Orange, has been proposed to the candidates
in Wake county. 1t remains for them to de-
termine whether to accede to, or decline the
reasonable propositions thus presented. We
shall have nothing to say upon this head,
until a sufficient time has elapsed for them
to communicate their views and intentions
upon the matters involved.
We may here make a remark or two upon
the captiousness which some have manifested
concerning the first resolution: (see proceed
ings ofmeeting in another column.) Some
say there is too much ambiguity in the bal
lots proposed to be cast-that in voting Re-
FORM" it will be desired to know what kind
of Reform-to what extent. &c. Now, we
venture to say, if these resolutions had de-
fined precisely to what extent the reform was
to be carried, these very captious DIRECTORS
would have been the first to rail out against
them and denounce them as arrogant, dicta-
torial, and what not-that the Legislators,
who are fresh from the people, should be
left to prepare a law to suit the wishes of
their constituents, &C., &c.
We have no idea of satisfying these carp
ing directors, but to be accommodating, if
they desire the friends Of this reform to speak
out as to what they do want, we will state !:
LIST. We aoant the Legislature to pass next
session, q law prohibiting the sale of intoxi-
eating drinks in the State provided its mem
bers believe a majority of the people wish
such a law. But, if they are not disposed to
go to this extent, or have their doubts as to
the wish of the majority concerning it, then
| give us the Mississippi law-an account Of
the operations Of which may be found in this
paper-a law placing the whole matter in
the hands of the majority of the people, tc
prohibits or uff0r, u1 tfr0J nr"y PrvfOrp
: Now, gentlemen, after the fair PROPOSE
tons contained in the resolutions, and this
open avowal of what the friends of reform
Q will be satisfied with at the next session, vii
you. come out and tell us whether you vii
e agree to the one thing or the other
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1854-06-21

BF Future Historians will write down
the year of Grace, 1854, as being the FoOt
Era. Shanghais and Brahma Pootras have
become permanent Institutions. Strong
minded" hens now cackle over eggs that are
eggs for certain. In the morning we are star.
tied from our slumbers by a modern "cock-
a.doodle-doo" which is a cross between the
scream of the eagle and the braying of a sea
donkey. Tall and kingly Chandeliers march
about the yards with a proud toss of the
head as much as to say to u.s. small men =
" beware, heather, or I shall stand tip-clav
and pick your eyes out l"
We want no foUL plav.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1854-06-21
Sampson County.

Alta meeting Of Clinton Division, No. 124, S. of
T., held at Clinton, June Bird, the following Pream-
BILE and resolutions were unanimously adopted, viz:
WHEREAS, as freemen, we believe we have the
right to make known our views on any subject
whatever; and as regards treating by candidates
for office to intoxicating liquors, we believe we have
not only the right, but that it is our duty to define
our position, and do not deemitdictatorih so to do ;
therefore,
LIST. ResotUed, That we are opposed to candidates
for Office treating to any intoxicating drinks.
2. That there be a convention of the several Di-
visions of Sampson, held in Clinton on the first day
of July next, at which time and place we can more
fully express our sentiments.
8. That each Division in the county be requested
to hold meetings, and appoint delegates to said con-
~vention.
4. That all friends of temperance and good or
der, not Members of any temperance organization,
be invited to attend and take seats in the convention
8. That these proceedings DO rone 90 t1v fsp4rl
of the Age, Wilmington Journal and Fayetteville
Observer, with the request that they publish thu
same. G. W. ATKINS, R. S..
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1854-06-21

BF How long will an intelligent commu-
nifty tolerate the thousands of grogshops,
which mar, like the deadly plague spots of
the East, the face of our beloved State p
When will a ~virtuous people arise in their
majesty and declare against thetippling shop,
the foul cesspool of immortality which, by
spontaneous generation, produces all that is
loathsome and disgusting in babbling, and
profanity, and vulgar RIGHTEOUSNESS, and Sab
bath breaking, and Sighting and bloodshed !
What a comment upon the enormities of the
liquor traffic is the daily tragedies enacted
within their gates! Human life-immortal
souls sacrifcedand inundated at the Altar
of Debaucheryi A few dimes for a brothers.
blood and a brothers soul! What a history
The civil law t~olerates and mods its approval
to this Ubiquitous system, and, therefore, the
vender of a poison has committed no offence
cognizab!e by an earthly tribunal. But il
throned, he who of his W will furnishes
the intoxicating bowl to his fellowman which
infames him into an incarnate demon, an
turns loose anger, violence and bloodshed t
the death, is pdrticeps criminis in the mora
turpitude of the deed. Has the time not al
rived when these stencil pits of infamy an
crime should be held rigidly accountable t
the civil laws Of the land, and placed in etel
nal quarantine by an enlightened and chris
tian community ? \
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1854-06-21
psr Ifthe christian. moral NORTON Of d

RF If the christian, moral portion Of the
community inaevery section would solemnly
resolve in this wise. 1--WE will not sustain
our political predictions unless our party
nominate sober, upright, trustworthy men,"
the political sky would present a very differ
emit aspectf from the present. Drunken, swear
ing law makers would not be found swagger-
ing through the lobbies of Legislative and
Congressional halls an u~lcerous disgrace to
their Counties or Districts. No party can
spare its christian, sober, moral members
That party would soon rot in its own corrup-
ton that would dare cut itself loose from the
salt of the earth"
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1854-06-21
About Children.

"That's a smart little man-slap Ma in
the face as hard as you can-mean Ma to
serve poor master Charley So" "Pull Kate's
hair, yes you may-hold still Kate, you lit
tie hussey. See therei Pa, he got a hand
full" " Mash pussey's tail with Papa's
cane-there poor pussy news. Pshawl he
didn't hurt the old cat" "Ain't he sharp,
Pa? How cunning he is, to be surel Char
ley will always know how to get out of a bad
scrape. Only listen! did you ever hear such
a story as the dear child has made up? Oh
but he'll make a charming novel writer be-
fore he is twenty !"
Parents how many of you have had such
talk as this in the nursery? Look at other
children reared in this way. What are they
generally, after they have ceased to be SC
wonderfully funny because they are sc
young" Do you know of a mother whose
heart has bled because of the waywardnes,
of a son who astonished her and others by
his tricks and pugnacity when a child? w,
do.
Make it an infexible rule never to prais
a child or give any reward of merit for Al
act which you would not wish to see dever
oped in a tenfold degree when he takes hi
place in the world among men. There al
sometimes seed sown in ~childhood's sprin
time that curse manhood and old age with
bitter harvest. X
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Notise

A fewe remarks on temperns it seams to
appear that peaple in this day an age Of the
world has more sense than they use to have
Some believes one thing an some another
some thinks that it is a sin to drink sperits i
don't no why it is eny more sin now than it
wos in old time when good old noah an 9TH
ers drink it you pertend to call your selves
suns Of temperns and if you is you drink sper-
its Becase temperns is modaet use i think
that if evry person wos a sun Of temperns it
would be we'll anuf but it tant worth while
to say you is A son ~oftemperns an git drunk
quicker than i will that uses it in moderation
its not worth while to pertend that you don't
drink Sperits an just git behind the doar an
drink moar than i will j chanilge the world
to show me the pasege of Scriptur that
Speakes eny thing agin using Sperits in mod
Grafton I'll L S
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1854-06-21

WHEREAS, the members Of the KNAPP of Reeds
Division, No. 800, Sons of Temperance, believe the
temperance reformation when properly understood
by the pc Iple Of North Carolina, will be promptly
supported, cherished and defended and whereas,
we further believe that any information given from
the sacred desk, will greatly advance the work of
legal prohibition therefore,
ResoLred, That we earnestly and fraternally in
vite all Ministers Of the Gospel, in the State, and
especially those that labor in Granville county, to
give each of their congregations at the earliest con-
venience, a sermon or lecture on the subject of tenn
peranee, setting forth the means and end to be OBJ
tanned.
ResotUed, That copy Of the above preamble and
resolution be handed to the Misisters of the Gospel,
who labor in our bounds.
Resotred, That a copy of the above preamble and
resolutions be sentto the Spirit Of the Age, with a
request that they DO published.
A B. MANGUM, W. P.
n WAETrp r g
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1854-06-21

BA We have on our table a beautiful
pamphlet exhibition of New stock of Cuts,
or specimens from A. Il. Jocelyn's New York
Electrotype establishnsRt; OGse Nos. So &
60 Fulton st.," which fully sustain the high
reputation this Artist has attained in his
profession. By this useful art, Engravings
of the most delicate character, on steel, cop.
per or wood, can be rapidly duplicated il
copper, with the most perfect accuracy
Publishers and others having use for arti
cles in his line, would do well to apply to Mr.
Jocelyn.
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ron THE SPIRIT OF THE ACE.

FoR THE SPIRIT OF THE AGE.
JoNEsULLE, N. c., June 2, 1854.
Having attended the Public Examination of the
Pupils of the Male and Female Academies in Jones'
vile, under the charge Of FREY. VIM. L. Van Eaton,
Principal, assisted by Thos. p. Summers, Jfiss R. J,
Dougher:y and MissA. NJ. Speer, do checrfully tes-
tify to the exemplary department of the students
as exhibited on that occasion. And the promptness
shown in answering the questions, propositions and
explanations necessarily involved in the subject
matter of their several studies, gave ample proof
of diligence on the part of Pupils and care and ca
pacity on the part Of the Teachers. And in Com.
position, Defamation and Music, their performance
were highly satisfactory; and we cannot withhold
our testimony in commencing the above Institution
to the patronage of an enlightened public.
III. M. STOKES,
III. T. HUDSON. Oom'
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1854-06-21

GREENSBORO MUTUAL INSURANCE CoMPA-
NY.-By the third annual statement of this
Company, we learn that the amount of prop
erty nowinsuredby it, is 81, $50, 748 amount
of premium notes $243, 8O2; cash on hand
last year $4,266 premiums reed. this year
1886 making some S11,623 in hand. Dis.
bursements $6,257 SO. No assessments have
been made during the year, and the Compa-
ny is in a strong and safe condition.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1854-06-21

Bp There is to be a Temperance Mass
Meeting at Elizabeth City on the 4th of July,
which, from the preparations being made
will, we trust, be a grand affair. A plenti-
full FEAST is to be prepared, and a number of
speeches on the great subject made. We
have been honored with an invitation to be
present, but We fear our engagements will
not allow us the pleasure Of doing so. We
think we can safely promise all who can pos
sibly go there, a I" feast of reason and a flow
of SOUL" as well as a plentiful and rich re-
past for the astronomical appetite. Every
body is invited.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1854-06-21

"FANATIcs!"-Some would-be politicians
interlard their frothy denunciations against
the friends of reform, with a copious use of
the strong and classic Grgument-"ta nat-
ics p" fanaticismP TREMENJUs! These
same lickspittles will be found bowling at the
feet of these very " fanatics" before two
years, asking favors at their hands. Mark
the prediction, and keep a good look out.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1854-06-21
p~W We see it stated that in all tn,

IA We see it stated that in all the reccp-
tons and crowds with which Mr.. Fillmore,
met in the South, on his recent tour, he de-
clined every glass of wine and liquor tender
ed him. When urged by gentlemen to take
a glass of wine, he smiled, and begged to be
excused said he never INDUCED. Here is
an example worthy of imitation.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1854-06-21

BE ONE of Governor Seymour's reasons
for vetoing the prohibitory liquor law pass
ed by the New York Legislature, was his
tender regard for the prosperity Of the tenn
perance cause /! Wanted to know, if any
body has heard of the Governors expressing
a modest hint about the temperance folk Of
that State going to run him as their candi-
date for Governor next November. =
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1854-06-21

Bar THERE are about fUe thousand brew
cries and distilleries in the United States"
NeU York Paper.
We should think SO at least And, at the
same time, there are quite a number of drunk
ards, poor-houses, p~enitentiaries and insane
asylums. There is a great amount of CAPT.
tai invested in these institutions!
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1854-06-21

present TO A GovERNoR.-Three of the Vine
growers of Reading, Pa, have forwarded to Gov.
Seymour, Of New York, each one dozen bottles of
native wine, of their own manufacture, and en-
bracing three different varieties, as a testimonial of
their approval of his recent veto of the prohibitory
liquor law.-Erchange.
Ha! ha ! ! ha! Il! There is a charm in
odd numbers. The mystic three! Reckon
the Governor will See-more objections than
ever to Prohibition before the three dozen
bottles are emptied into his wine pouch =
If the Good Lord does not destroy the world
before another year rolls round, New York
will witness a struggle such as she never saw
before. Vetoes, wine offerings, rejoicings Of
the Rumocracy, orchlightprocessions speech
es in rum dens to a drunken rabble, dema
gogues, Popes, bishops, priests or devils can
not arrest the storm of popular wrath agains
the rum traffic. The people are in the field
and tho rumsellers bow and rejoice at tn,
feet of Governor Seymour, yet they will fn'
an unshorne Sampson in their midst mex
November, and the pillars of their blood tenn
pies tumbling about their bewildered ears.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1854-06-21

h= SOME of our true and tried friends are
quietly sending in new subscribers. A lit
tic effort made at public gatherings would
soon give us ten thousand subscribers. "a
word. &c"
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1854-06-21

MA Temperance Mass Meeting will be
held at Union Chapel, near Epping Forest
Division, in Granville county, on Friday the
Both of June, instant. Several Addresses
will be delivered on the occasion, and a din
ner given. The public generally is invited
attend.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1854-06-21
Spirit Of tgs &c. 8alsigB, 0atB

State can stand up in Agriculture, Com
merce, Arts, Education, Morals, nor any ell
ement Of State honor, by the side of a sober
one Will she progress backwards! / never
will believe i'll I know her WE'LL
NO COMPROMISE.
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a. 6.
Wednesday, June 81. 1854.
a Positive Advancement.

Subscribers r~eceiUing their papers Nth a red mark,
are thereby notified that in four eeeks from the re-
ceipts Of the first number thus marked, their su6scrip-
ton gears aOM expire; and unless rene,oed scithin
that time, Mepaper wiU be discontinued. This rule
will be inferiGLy adhered to.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1854-06-21

CoRREcTIoN.-In our notice of the Wake
Forest Commencement exercises, and the APP
pointment of Professors, we committed some
errors which we hasten to correct, viz: Rev.
W. NJ. Wingat6 was elected Professor of
Moral and Intellectual Philosophy and Rhe-
toric, instead of Prof. of Ancient Languages,
that Chair being already ably filed by Prof.
W. H. Owen. Mr.. P. S. Henson was cleo
ted Prof. of Chemistry and its application to
Agriculture, Mineralogy and Geology.
The Degree of A. M. was conferred upon
the following gentlemen: Rev. w. w. Child
ers, of Florida; Rev. w. NJ. Wingate, of
Wake Rev. John G.. Averitt, of Castalia,
Nash; DIR. D. R. Wallace, Of New Hanover.
500 REWARD-for the person that can
be found opposed to the present reform, who
does not declare himself as good a friend
to Temperance as any man-but"- aye, there's
the rub-BUT they don't want the traffic in
terfered with that keeps up i~ntemperance.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1854-02-24
NOTICE..
sssJSs;Ss lss.sS -
AL CONTRACTORS.
CHIEF ESoIagRR'S OFFICE.


CHIEF ENolasRR's OFFICE {
NoRyOLK, Va Jan. 24lh. ls5i
EALED PROPOSALS will be received BY the undersigned al
this Office ist until the Kh day OF March next az sun
that Of said road now under
contract terminus Pccrsburg-coyerng Distance OF
eighteen mer also Tor the cuycr ana oroge masonry Of
section oil said WORK.
Al lime scaled proposals invited for the abunen
the Eastern and Southern branches OF Eli
auch River -, -, it.
bids may be mlJe for Of said sections.
plans, proles and quantities Of work will be ready
examination on ulj after The sl OF March.
Specifications with forms Of contract and proposals. be had
oil ndersicned after date.
Payments will made funds during the progress the
work. IN proportion Of our.fHhs Of The amount due.
will be necessary; and
shall allotted will be required bond amt approved security
exceeding one-I of their contract
fJr the timely and faithful execution Of the samc.
right such proposals In
will the and faithful Of the
according CONTRACT all satisfactory
Tho line the country through which
supplies and OF climate highly favorable for The
Get at all Seasons.
The offered for contract 10 Of character we'll worthy
consideration OF The most responsible contractors.
Jan. 25-cwMarch20. W. MALONE, Chief Engineer.
Sealed proposals will be received between dates
Eastern Branch the Eli
zabel River go long, containing about M cubic yards
of naonry the Southern Branch Of
and LOO
masonry bridges with Quantities ersI and
drawings will be ready for inspection after the LIST March
The both OF these bridges easily accessible for
GLASS; and avoraby situated for the prosecution
the work.
From this proposals will be entertained for the clearing and
included the Is miles
eli IN the the bridge and
LATER GU. WIN. MALONE,
Fen llcl Chief sineer Norfolk Petersburg Road
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1854-02-24
PArKER,s HILL For SALE.

OFFER Tor sale the above named tract Of land, the e'
the late DIR. Thomas r Watkins lying on beaver Dag
House. ~ miles from Cedar Point Depot, the James Rh
anil 10 miles above Richmond
This contains Gbout 500 acres, nearly AGO Of w
original grOalh with large proportion OF valuable reia
oak timber vi the open land there are about e. acres
has and the balance is In good coDditIun for Cultivation hi
greatly improved By the recent Of Guino Paser ~
under the tive field system. The well wse.Gi
aDil wei adapted 10 the growth Of Wheat. Corn Tobacco 8
improvements consist ri Two story hricI dTsIlIs With ss
nearly completed with irlm house and all hou-es 20
Tor large family nnd securing large cror,a OF "hh n"
or In guoi repair
TERMS will be accommodating and possession gven '
ly for seeding crop Of hest- Preparations for shcs
Progressing Full Possession gwen St January, 1851 ON
desired Purchasers invited TO View this propcy;T'
Wis. residing the premises will take pleasure 10 sh0s
PcrEOn1 dering further Information obtain me str'
soa ap ca.ion. addressing the subscriber at Csrtra
teranj county, Va THOMAS p. sIIIiLH
Aug. H-cwtf Agent for Miss N. Z. ~