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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1854-03-01

TEMPERANcE-OpiniOn Of Lord Chester
.tfeld.-'It appears to me, said lord Chester
field, in the House of Lords, "that since the
spirits which distillers produce, enfeebIe the
limbs, vitiate the heart, and obscure the intel
lect, that the number of dstiers should be no
argument in their favor; for / never heard
that a law against theft was repealed or delay
ed because thieves were numerous. 1t ap-
pears to me, that ifso formidable body are
confederates against the virtue or the lives of
their fellow citizens, it is time to put an end to
havoc, and to interpose while it is yet in our
power to stop the destruction. So little am ]
affected with the merit of the wonderful skill
which the distilers are said to have attained
that it is in my opinion no faculty of great use
to mankind to prepare palatable poison MOI
shall ever contribute my interest for the re
prieve of murderer, because he has by hong
practice obtained great dexterity in his trade
Iftheir liquors are so delicious that the people
are tempted to their own destruction, let US a
length secure them from that fatal draught, BY
bursting the vials that contain them; let u.
crush the artists in slaughter, who have recon
ciled their countrymen to sickness and tc
ruin"
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bubbling of the water and the snowy e2s-
cade and with fcrvor almost like the depth
and power of inspiration he urged prayed
-entreated her to be his-a companion
a pilgrim for life. She loved him, 0 how
deeply! The low murmuring assent es-
capped her lips. He clasped her with wild
delight to his manly bosom. She instant
ly revoked her decision, tore herself from
his arms and bounded away to her counsel
lor and protectress, Mrs. Melville.
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SEND FOR THE DecToR.-A young la
dy who was head over ears in love, and had
consequently lost her appetite, was much
pitied by her anxious mamma on account
of her darling declining health. The young
gypsy, writing to her lovyer, thus makes
light of the old lady's solicitude
Stars and garters but Pm sick,
And mother says Pm dainty
Eaws-a mercy! kiss me quick
Oh! my, but l feel fainty."
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Why is a person asking questions the
strangest of all individuals 7? Because he's
the querist.
It has been discovered that feathers un-
skilfully cured and put into beds, are dead
ly to persons of weak lungs sleeping upon
them.
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CHAPTER xxx.

A Tragic scene from the Drama Of Drunken
ness.
1t was cold, bleak night; the storm
king rode on the wings of the wind and
howled as it went on it dreary mission the
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1854-03-01

The OREGON PEA.-We are requested
to copy the following account of this valua-
ble Pea, as we are assured that it is. Mr..
McCollum, of fAlfordsville, Robson county
informs US that from little less than pint
of seed, he made the first year more than
three bushels of shelled Peas.
.Oregon Pea.
I have for the last two years, been rails
ing the celebrated Oregon Pea, and | now
wish to communicate to my fellow-farmers
some of the results of my experience as to
their great utility.
Description.-The Pea grows on bush
from five to six feet high, with FIVE or six
large branches near the ground and they,
with the main stalk, put out other branches,
until two stalks would make bunch as large
round as a tobacco hogshead, or near it.
1t grows more like cotton than anything
else know of, only it is much larger, and
the branches not so horizontal
The leaves are very large and beautiful
and taking it altogether, it is the most beau
tiful and rich plant I ever saw.
UhEty.-The stalks and leaves make
perhaps the finest hay in the world-stock
preferring it to any other-and yielding &
greater abundance than any other. The
hay and pea together, is better and fal
cheaper feed than can be raised from any
thing else in the United States for horses
mules, cattle, sheep and hogs. l believe
can raise more and better feed for any stool
from one acre of land, than can from fv
Of anything know of. 1t will grow on LAM
so poor that it would produce little or moth
ing else; and tolerable poor land is bette
for it, and will produce more than rich land
This may appear strange to some, but it
nevertheless true. Rich land will produc
more stalk, but not SO many peas in thi
respect it is like cotton. As an improve
of the soil consider it far superior to clc
yer, or anything known in Tennessee, whe
fed offon the ground and then plowed in.
Now, brother farmers, it is known to u
all, that we need something, very much
supply the place of corn that has exhauste
our lands until they are well nigh worn ou
know of nothing that will supply its p!ac
half so we'll as the Oregon Pea. Will yo
try it? A. b. ROLELL.
November II, 1858.
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0riginal pup&ra.
FoR THE SPIRIT OF THE AGE.
PERCY BRANDON:
Or
THE BROKEN VOW.
By DAN.
[coScLUDBD.l

Having finished, he sealed the letter and
10 few hours 1t was on the way, burdened
with its tale OF wo. In n short time Juliet
returned. AS she approached the mansion.
Percy met her and embraced her in his arms
nnl With streaming eyes begged her to for
rvc him.
~--A 4i55es-Pusey--sriG she, dry your tears
and cheer up. I have heard all the story
Of your unfortunate conduct last night and
have already pard6ned you. So, come, let
us forget the past and be the same Juliet
and Perez Andre will be at home tO-mOr-
row.
'Andre' cried Percy, oh Joy to my
heart l. Andre livingl' ooh, yes" an
swered Juliet He is only slightly woun-
ded; is suiEring but little and promises to
be we'll in a lew dars.'
How rel icing lvas this information to
Percy It anne ike redeeming ray Of
JOY to his hi ling Pul. His features threw
off their vae offs ness and beamed with a
smile Of conp paceHcy; and falling upon his
knees he offred thanks to Heaven. He en-
tered the paIbr with Juliet. and for the while
forgot his pat troubles. No thought of SELF
ueSuucllOu iDW tOulu uOHe Ill MS once
moro TRANQUIL breast. One smile from Ju-
let dispelledevery cloud of trouble and one
soit word OF hers could calm almost his break
ing heart. lhus relieved, he was joyous and
cheerful, un. -J the recollection Of the letter
he had writ EN- occurred to his mind. Oh,
that it could be recalled Why did he send
iti What yill be its influence on that dear
Mother who hu loved him so tenderly and had
no tie to cart orr but him. The thought star.
tied him am d he was now burdened with
fear and anxi[ ety. He strove to conceal his
feelings by VeigEing cheerfulness. He con
Guided to " 'ite again but weeks would
elapse ere ~ mother letter could reach his
mother. Go ing to Juliet he told her that he
could not res nor in peace until he saw his moth.
or and was as ensured Of her pardon. Accor
dinghy he res neolyed to visit her Immediately
Rising early nj . ext morning, prepared to start
he found fe arful stormcloud rising, anc
was compelled \ to postpone his departure
The storm ra 'ged fercely for several days
while he tho Ight alone of his mother and
.nxiously wal sched the clouds, hoping con
'tanlly 10 see them scattered AT length
- II IL loet e. o.o;,
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OF FICTAL
T.,,suvy pEp.HrNEyr r,ss,

TREASURY DEPARTMENT, Jan, i. lSS4.
Notice is hereby given to the holders of TIE fIloy
ing Described stocks Of the United States that This
department is prepared TO purchase at any time f
tween the date hereof and the fret of June newt.
portions of those stocks, amounting in the argregate
to seven millions dollars. in the manner and On the
terms herinafter mentioned. to wit
In case OF any contingent competition within ths
amount stated preference win be given In order Of
time In which the said stocks of either kind NAV be
offered The certificates duly assigned to the limited
States, must be Transmitted to this department:
upon the receipt whereof, price Will be paid com.
pounded OF the following particulars
list The par value or amount specified in Zach
certificate -.--- :, 0'
3D. premium on the stock Of the loan author.
lzed BY the act Of july iS46, reeenabie November
IL 1885, of six per cent: the stock Of the loan au
thOrized by the act or 1912. reIeensbie sst pecam
Der, 1852 Of fifteen and aalf per cent on the stock
OF the loans authorized hy the acts of 1877 and Isis
and redeemable. the former on the sIst December
1867, and the latter the s0t June 1862 OF TWEEN.
tyrone per cent; and on the stock of the loan au
shoriset by the act of 1850, and redeemabe on the
alst OF December, 1854 commonly called the Texan
Indemnify ten per cent 7. - n - -
3D. Interest the par of each certificate from the
LIST Of Jany 1854 to the date Of receipt and settle
ment Ut the treasury, with the allowance flor the
money to reach the ownsr) ofcn days interest ip
addition.
Payment for said stocks will be made in drafts q,
the Treasurer Of the Omitted States the assistant
treasurer at Boston, New York, or Philaielphia ns
the parties may direct. JAMES GUTHRIE. =
JanS-dtlstJune Secretary of the Treasury.
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TO CONTRACTORS.

OFrIcE OF COMMISSIONER OF PuBtIc BUILDINGS,
February II, 1854.
DROPOSAIS vii be received in this Office until
l. Saturday, the 2sd Of April next, at 3 O'Clock
p m, for grading and crawling so much of Mary.
and avenue, between Seventh street and Potomac
bridge, as Is not now graded and gravslled as may
be directed by the COMMISSIONS Of Public Builo.
ings. .-.
The work is to be Of the best character and to be
done to the acceptance of the Commissioner or such
person rs he may appoint to inspect it, and all that
Is to be done mu be done by the first day of Octo
DER next ...t
The gTaveling must be at least twelve inches ip
depth at the centre of the street. taperng of gradu
ally to six inches in depth at the sides.
Security will be required for the faithful per.
.Ormance of the work
- Any surplus earth from the grading must be de.
posited at such place, within reasonable distance,
- the COMMISSIONS shall designate. r
Proposers will state the price per cubic yard for
the grading and per superficial yard for the gravel.
ing, including gravel and all materials.
B. b. FRENCH, q
Commissioner of Public Buildings.
b feb 22-dtd
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DAILY EVENING STAR.

Among the poems now 6rst collected in
the new Boston edition Of Campbell we find
The folloEius exquisite poem. Montgomery
refers 10 it in his Lectures on General Litera-
ture and Poetry, as "a hasty, but certainly q
happy affair of Thomas Campbells, in the
dew and blossom of his youthful poetry =
and says that it was probably produced aoou'
the year 1902. 1t was really written on one
of the poets later visits to Germany, In the
year 1922, or tbereabouts,Iand why nc should
have omitted it from his collected works we
cannot imagine. Montgomery says that from
the descriptive portion of the poem a painter
might produce q landscape Us superb as ever
erDaaated in colors Of this world from the
pencil Of Titan or Rubeus.
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ORNAMENTAL IRON WAREHOUSE.

ORNAMENTAL IRON WAREHOUSE.
Jackson HALL.
!NHIS large aud spacious store has lately bsen a..
/ ted up by the subscriber, who has reno we'd
his former stand, between 9th and 10th Il Get,
md who is introducing many articles which are sn.
irpIy now here. Great pleasure will be taken in
having his stock examined by the public
The following comprise in part his Catalogue
Perrhyn Marble Ma oteIs, durable and more beau
ifui than the marble and less than one halt of che
pries.
Iron Mantsls, these slso are well worthy of atIen
lou
Parlor and Cnambsr Crates Of every variety o!
style and finish
Encanstic Tiie Tor hail floors and vestibulss
Painted Wire Window Shades and Signs
Iron Fire proof safes, from the celebrated msn
factory Of Edwards Ferna!d
School Furniture and Office Desks
Queens Patent Portable FORCES
Fairbanks Scales and Balances
Two-wheel Gigs Ghaises and Harnesses
IRON BEDaTEADS AND FURNITURE.
Iron Dedsteads Uf every variety
Spring Mattresses
Clothes Dryers
Hat and Umbrella Stands
Settees and Hall Chairs
Pier Slabs and Gilt Brackets
. Bronzed Aniirons and Fenders
Fire Set aud Blower Stands
Marble Top Tables and Stands.
Foot Screpers and Wash Stands.
Also, Otis Patent Lightning Rods, these arc supa
dor to any thing yet introduced.
IRON FENCES AND KAILINGS
For Cemetery Enclosures, City Lots Balconies We
randahs, &c. OF these there is an endless variety
icing of Wrought, Cast Iron and Wire.
All orders VII be promptly executed and dimen
ions taken when required.
Patterns Of the Fences may be seen at the Store
and seec ions made.
Wire Fences for Farming purposes, Wickeraham's
Patent. RALPH HAsKINS,
jackson Hall, Pa. ave. bet. Sd and u sts
feb 2-tf
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GENTLEMAN JEREMY D1DpLERs.

We have no patience with Jeremy Did
dlers, particularly those OF the gentle
manly class, whose dainty hands refuse
10 earn the food which their luxury low
ing mouths never refused to eat These
dandy oilers seem to be under the hallu-
cinatiOn that they are too good to work;
that they were made for ornament rather
than for use: their proclaim corporations
came into the world with large credit
IL their favor. In other words, that the
world owes them living, in return for
their condescending to be born. Not
only mnst the flowers bloom, the birds
sing, the bees make honey, and the trees
bear fruit 10 regale the senses of those
e luisite aristocrats, but the whole hui
man family must labor for their support.
The farmer must dig the soil, the sailor
plow the sea, the merchant devote him.
self to trade, and the student to letters,
ali to adorn and amuse, and feed class
Of idle swindlerS. who contrive to live on
the Eat Of the land, at the expense of the
common industry Of society. They thus
violate the fiat of the Almighty:"thou
shalt earn thy bread by the sweat of thv
brow, and contradict the Injunction.
He that will not work, neither shall he
cat"
As We began by saying, we have no
patience. no respect, for these genteel
pauperS, these lazy membranes upon
families and society, who consume the
bread they have not the manhood to earn.
averg mouthful they eat every article
they wear. Is a robbery from him 1vho
earnedit. And yet thesevery "Di1dlers"
w1ll turn up their dainty noses, in aristo-
cratic disgust, at the hard and indepen-
dent workers to whose labor they are in
debted for every necessary as well as
luxury of life. To dig they will not,
and to beg they are ashamed. And vet
they do not hesitate to borrow and rob
and swindle their lazy way through life.
Ii is our honest opinion, that for all such
miserable Diddlels, prompt suicide is far
moro honorable than such miserable
elemosynary existence.-N. Y. Mirror.
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UNDERTAKEN.

I WOULD respectfully return my thanks to the
L citizens of Washington and its vicinity for their
past patronage and say that owing to the frequent
calls in the Undertaking branch OF my business, i
have been Induced to iii continue the manufacture
II Furniture, and turn my attention fully to the
have spared no pains to have
every thing that is requisit. t. my business, and
therefore fully prepared to meet any order after
a few moments notice, and | assure those who may
give me call that will spare no pains to carry ou
their orders to their entire satisfaction.
JAMES II. HARVEY,
9Th st., between q and ii.
N. B-calls attended 10 at all honrs of the night.
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TO THE POLISH COUNTESS R-sK1

Though honor you at heart
Wore than these poor lines can tell;
fst cannot bear To part e.
With a common cold farewell
We arc strangers, far remote
IN descent, and speech. and cline; s.
Yet, when first we met. | thought
We weTc friends of ancient time,
y. bow long shall I delight
Ia the memory of thai morn
When we climbed the Danube'< height,
To the Fountain OF the Thorn,
Ard heheld his waves and islands
Al! sitteIins IN The sun
From NIeuna's gorgeous towers
To The mountains OF the IIun,
There Wa rladneSs in the sky, .-
There was verdure all around;
Aud, where'e j: turned, the eye
Looked on rich, historic grouBd
f'T'.r AsP-rn's field Of glory
NnoHIIie's purple haze was cast;
Z al the hills of Turkish story
licensed with visions Of the past!
But II was not mute creation,
Nor the lands historic pride,
That irIs Pired my hearts emotion,
Ou t!Idt lovely mountains side;
ssGi that gou had deigned to guide me-,
Ind. benIgnant and serene,
f-ski stood beside me,
Like The Genius of the scene,
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LIFE INSURANCE..

'5>HE HARTFORD LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
/ with a perpetual charter, embracing the advan
tsges OF both the joint Stock and Mutual Plan one
strengthening the other, and making a great saving
the EXPENSE taking risks favorable terms
any Other company. Anlnal dividends declared
ali policies in the mutual department, which are
usually equal to the premium notes given. Per
nits On California, Australia, and Sea policies grant
Il at reduced rates.
Life policies after a term % years cancelled and
heir equitable value returned in cash
Risks ON the Lives of 81 ayes taken favorable
te ms
Rocks furnished and fart ,ar information graIuit-
ou5ly given by calling on G. BiRGE,
feb Eft AGENT, Wilards' Hotel.
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Office NJ with mails from AZ oft.at -
the Postmaster Generals advertisement for n,n,s
sails for the same, dated January Q. 1854 re,,p;,.
ayreeably to The provisions Of the 9Th section f ~
4 of March s. is45-that Is, at compen ss,,o, :.
be derived exclusively from the net proceeds on -.
ares collected st said spesdl once including IN.
postage on ctterr and papers scnt prepaid By siam,
and not 10 exceed the sum OF - dollars n,
snnum. ~.e
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GAS FIXTURES.

T'HE subscribers take pleasure in announcing to
i the public that their stock Of GAS FIXTURES,
Of the best and latest patterns, has
been received and that they prepared to sell
at the lowest rates. Persons in want Of Gas Fixtures
will please call and examine they will NO doubt
find 1t TO their interest.
Dwellings and public buildings fitted with gas-tu.
birg at the usual rates
dsc 15-6 JW THOMPSON 4 BROTHER
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INSTRUCTIONS
As 20 .SpoiaI Ihxf OGoe,.


PoStmssters and bidders win particularly po,;,.
that the service TO special Offices differs entirely fms.
that the regular numbered routes in this re.r.s
that the contractors pay must be derived cxcusiye,
from the net proceeds Of the Office supplied ,o,,
y certain sum- tn he named by him; that the Excess
of net proceeds, If any, beyond such sum be held Nv
the postmaster, subject TO draft OF this Department
and that fthe net proceeds fan short Of the smour,
Of the bid agreement, the sufhciepry cannot In
any case be supplied By this Department
fostmssters cautioned against employing ear.
risrs and paying over the proceeds OF their Oficss
without special authority from this Department
Existing contracts and arrangements are 10 cs~se
On the Goth June, 1884. and new contracts must be
male, to take effect on the LIST July, 1854.
IL no bids be inside under this advertisement
no one named contractor by the postmaster at ,
lai Office before the LIST July, 1854, such once viii
be reported for disccntnuance.
When a change of contractor becomes necessary,
the fact should be promptly reported, with the ress
ons therefor.
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SELLING OFF,

MADAME HEINTZEN, at the NEW YORK
wi WORSTED AND VARIETY STORE, Penn
syl,ania avenue, between Sth and 9th streets oppo
site Centre Market will close her business before the
Let Of April, and until then sell very cheap. She
offers
Embroidery and Braiding Patterns Canvass
Tapestry and Zephyr Worsted; Floss and Purse Silk
Chenille; Tnsel and Silk Cord; Fringe and Tasssls
Purse Trimmings; commenced and finished Worsted
aud Chenille Embroideries: Crochet Cotton; Ribbons
Ladies' French Dress Caps and Head Dresses; Satin
and Kid Slippers; Purses; Bags; Lamp Mats; Boxes
Fancy Buttons; Toys and Candy, &c, &c.
Lessons given and orders executed in all kinds OF
FANCY WORK. Patterns drawn on any material
The public, especially the laes invited to cal
soon. Storekeepers will do well to secure bargains
feb 9-eo5w
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Stuart's New York Steam Candies,
Fruits, &C.
4 CHOICE variety of Quarts celebrated steam
N Candies and Plums.
And Just received from the Virginia mountains q
superior lot of Hams, Dried Cherries and fresh Roll
Butter hermetrically seilel Fruit; Cranberries;
Conserve Ginger Pickles, ,, ID and in vinegar at
rs cents per 100; French I'm erial Shred Gelentins
with French and English directions; fresh Olive Oil
Mustard Diaphene and all other kinds VI Mustsrds
Sap Sage and dairy Cream Cheese; fresh Prunes.
Although Teas hare advanced from IL to 70 per Ct,
continue to sell that superior Black Tea ut 5O cents
pound with general assortment Of all the newest
and best Groceries, &c. Goois delivered.
I'M p. KING,
corner of Vermont ave. l and 18th streets.
fah 1A-tf
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SCRIBNER'S COAX OIL"

JNHE healing and restorative properties Of this
l. valuable specific have now been satisfactorily
established. Its beneficial and curative effects have
tsen fully tested in the remoya of those inamatory
sccumulatIons, which are formed on the surface CT
skin, known as burns, bruises boiis wounds inict-
ed by cuts, aud other external gatherings. For In.
Sea sickness, and Autunal and other levers, ii ia
one Of the most certain and effective remedies H.
ternay taken agreeable to directions it Is safe and
mild, and immediate in relieving sick headache,
orrhage from internal eruptions and injuries from
too full and phlethoric habit of the body.
For sale by W. II. Gilman, Chss. Stott 4 Co., and
Ridwell Il Lawrence, Washington; j. s. Kidwell,
Georgetown.
DAY VAN DEUsEN, Proprietors,
decl9-6m. l23 Chambers street w
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MUSIC.

AIRS. G. ANDERSON has this day received an az
M sortment of imported MUSIC, being selections
best authors from the most celebrated Operas
Also, Polkas, Mazourkas, &c. The Etna Gallop, by
O'Albert; Caprise Russo, by Strakosch; the Helene
Waltz; Lie Chant dAmsur Valse, by D'Albert; the
Village Festival Schottisch 1t is the Happy Summer
Time, song the Leaves turning Red-a song; the
Spring and Summer both are past; Songs by Wal
lace. Published by Hall Il SON, New York
mar Eff Pa. ave. bet. tn and 18th SITS.
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China, Glass, and Earthenware Es.
tablishmeMt,
It'll street, betaceen Louisiana apsaxe and d st.
1NHE subscriber has just received from the North
l. splendid assortment Of China, Glass and
Earthenware; also, magnificent Girandoles and
Lamps # many patterns, adapted for halls and par.
crs.
Paints, boiled and raw, linseed oil, putty, window
glass Of every variety, always on hand.
Clocks, Brushes, &C. and every article for general
housekeeping kept for sale.
q. 8. WHITTLESEY,
dsn 3.H 18th street.