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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1855-03-21
RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA, WEDNESDAY,

was extinguished and large and sumptu
Gus collation. served for those who had aided
in saving the property of the town.
Wine was introduced and Philip Warren
yes, Philip Warren being called upon for
toast, drank of the sparkling cup Glass
after glass followed, until he was borne from
the spot unable to walk, and perfectly sense.
less--and in that wretched state be was
carried to his door and left.
His wife, who was anxiously awaiting his
return, rose at length, and went to the door,
On opening it man fell at her feet one
Flook told her it was Philip. Gazing into his
pallid face, she uttered one loud heart ren.
J ding shriek-~the blood rushed from hel
mouth-she had ruptured blood vessel and
lay on the floor beside her senseless husband
almost in the agony of death.
The neighborA hearing the shrek rur il
and washing the blood from her face sent 70
a medical adviser. In the meantime. all tha
could be was being done to bring Philip IL
his right mind.
Who can picture the agony written upol
the. features of that young child, as sh
viewed her mother, lying in helpless con
dition on the bed of death.
The physician on viewing the agony of hi
patient, expressed but little hopes Of her re
covery; but thought by strong exertions sh
might be restored. After long continue
exertions, he had the proud satisfaction {
seeing her reviye-and her first words were
where, oh, where is my husband? ?
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Cultivation of Corn.

In writing ar essay on the cultivation and
OF a corn crop, the writer Of
this will not strive so much to maintain a
system in writing, as merely to contribute
what he may know from practice.
Among the many requisites to insure a
good corn crop, the period of breaking the
land, according TO its kind, whether it be
turf, stubble, or land which had produced
corn the preceding year, is of great conse-
quence, and should be varied according TO
its tendency to wet or dry and will remark
here, that have but little faith in the bene.
fits resulting from fall or early winter plow
ing. because, if it be done earlier than No
vember, the effects of the sun will prove in.
furious to the land thus exposed, and it viii
be sure to want re-breaking before it should
be planted.
If the land is broken in November, De
eember or January, it is still not exemp
from the necessity of re-breaking, but it i
liable, if the winter be wet one, to exces
sive washing, and the consequence is, th'
valuable liquids are drenched out, and th'
product will consequently be diminished
These remarks are intended to apply to
stubble and sod lands.
From my observation and experience,
would say that February is preferable to an.
other time for breaking turf or sod land, ant
no farmer should, if be can avoid it, let
day pass, when this period arrives, withou
having some plowing done when the groun'
is sufficiently clear of frost to do 50. Stubbl
lands may be broken in this month also, bu
should give precedence to turf land. Expe
irience has proved to me, and ], think wi
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the State withhold licensel, IF the traffic
can be taxed at all, may it not be taxed so
high as to amount to prohibition If the
traffic can be prohibited for time, may it
not be for all time? IF it can be prohib-
tied at one place, may it not at every place 7
If the Legislature can punish with whip
ping, pillory and death Gas / have shown
you it CAM for delivering book of evil
tendency why may it not punish in the
same way the delivering bottle of evil
tendency p
| conclude, therefore, that the Legisla-
ture had the power to grantethe prayer OF
the memorialists and pass some law tc
stay its desolating rse-itsruinous effects
upon society. :
come now to your argument as to the
expediency of legislation, which begins
with your 10th paragraph. But you mus
indulge me another week, in order that
may initiate your example and CAREFUL.
consider the same Yours truly,
PICKLED-ROD.
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were assembled some persons, discussing
the various topics of the day; among them
was Philip, who had but now returned from
his store, and stopped few moments to
hear the passing news.
Among the group were two strangers OF
rather suspicious bearing, who were conver-
sing apparently upon subject of great in
terest to themselves.
Very WE'LL understand exclaimed
one of them, as he turned away with third
person who had whispered him something.
Come, Philip, l wish to speak to you, will
you listen 7? This was addressed to Philip
Warren, shortly after the suspicious char
acters had separated.
Yes;' and the two retired whef the
other continued 'Philip, you know me to
be your friend, and tonight you have done
a thing which no friend of mine would be
guilty of You refused to drink my health,
and | shall never forget it. You say you
are my friend-never will believe it until
you pledge me in the social glass.
well, Southgate, if you insist upon it,
I'll show you in your own mode that you
have no right to doubt my friendship. I'll
take glass but remember, it must be
but one /!
They went to a tavern, and called fol
their glasses. They drank-a flush suffused
the cheeks of Philip-the work was done
the liquor was drugged temptation lurked
within the fatal cup and he could not with
stand it. Another glass he must have
even though death stared him in the face
One more glass was drank, and another
and another, and still the temptation ceased
not. The table is set, and cards are pro
duced. He CANDLES, and has lost; agair
and again is it repeated, until the gam,
reaches the highest point of excitement
Bitter oaths are hurled from mouth t
mouth, and still the tumult increases. I
there no heart within that house to stoI
him in his maddened fury2 Is there n
feeling in man? Suffice it, to say tha
Philip Warren was BEGGAR before h
left that house. Only to think-but II
close the chapter.
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From the Herald of Truth.
Temperanee Celebration.

Mr.. EDITOR: About three weeks ago,
the Reems' Creek Division, Sons Of Tenn
perance, proclaimed that they would ceie-
brate the 22d ult., by public procession !;
and have speeches made suitable to the
occasion. And, more than this, they pro-
posed at the close of these services to have
something for the benefit of the timer man.
in the way of roast turkey, boiled ham, but
ter, cakes, 'chickee .tireas, and the likes !"
which congregated very large and respec-
table audience, who were addressed by Rev.
J. N. Varneu on the subjectof Temperance:
after which, the way those eatables scent ,
was caution to the few remaining lire
stock in this country! Our marshal called
for volunteers, to aid in the glorious work Of
the Temperance reformation; and reported
the names of fourteen respectable citizens ;
none of whom had ever before attached
themselves to the Order. And, it pleases
me to add, that the same day they were all
regularly initiated, and made Sons Of Tenn.
perance. So much for Reems' Creek
The water seems now to be troubled ; and
while this is the case, may the Lord assis
many more to step an!
The Temperance ball seems to have re
ceived new impulse, and the cause, in thi
vicinity, is now in more prosperous con
dition than it has been for months
1t is true, we have had to prune our Di
vision /; but in lieu ofthose decaying branch
es that have been hewn off and cast away
there bave sprung forth new scions, tina
promise very fair to bear good fruit
1t is the desire Of the Division, that il
this manner, their most sincere and unteignet
thanks be rendered to the ladies' who s
oenevolently prepared, and freely and boun
tiful'y spread their viands before the hungr
, multitude. God bless emf
J. W. WEAVER, R. S.
February Oath, 1855.
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CONSULTATIONS OF RELIaIoN.--In the
hour Of misfortune, when man, once in
happy circumstances, sits down amid the
wreck of all his comforts, and sees nothing
but the fragments of his fortune for himself
and family, what, in the storm of afiiction,
is to cheer him but religion and this can
do it, and enable him to say, Although
the 6g-tree shall pot blossom, neither shall
fruit be in the vines: the labor of the olive
shall fail, and the fields shall yield no meat !;
the focks shall be cut off from the fold,
and there shall be nc herd in the stalls;
yet will rejoice in the Lord-I will Joy
in the Gcd of my salvatsnn.' Whst but
religion can comfort theApoor laborer in
that gloomy season whi tiAes are bad
and work is scarce, and ne hardly knows
where to procure his next meal
What can comfort the suffering female
in that long and dreadful season, when vast
ing away in deep decline, she lies, night
after night, consumed by fever, and day after
day, convulsed by coughing? Tell me,
what can send ray to comfort her dark
scene of woe, or a drop of consolation to
her parehed and thirsting lips, but religion ?
And when the agonised parent, with a
heart half broken by the conduct of a prodigal
son, exelaims-'Oh who can tell how shar.
per than a serpent's tooth it is to have a
thankless child ! what, in that season Of
torture, can pour a drop of balm into the
wounded spirit but religion ?-And when we
occupy the bedside of a departing friend
the dreadful post of observation darker
every hour, what but religion can sustain
the mind, and calm the tumult of the soul
what, but this, can enable us to bear with
even tolerable composure, the pang of sepa'
ration And we too must die: and here
is the excellence ofpiety it follows us, where
no other friend can follow US, down into the
dark valley Of the shadow of death-stand,
by us when the last hand has Quilted il.
grasp-reseryes its mightiest energies TO
that most awful confict-presents to the ey,
Of faith, the visions of glory rising up bevonc
< the sepulshre, and angels advancing to receiv,
us from the hand Of earthly friends to bea
us to the presence Of a smiling God.
Other sources of pleasure are open onl,
during the season of health and prosperity
Admitting that they were all which thei
o most impassionate admirers contend for
what can balls, routs, plays, cards do, in tn
/ season Of fsickness, misfortune or death ?
. Alas alas they exist then only in recollec
{ ton. and the recollection of them is painful
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CHAPTER III.
"Is his word to be relied on 2"

Dark are the prospects. Philip is an
outcast-a drunken sot Yet still the faith
full partner of his bosom loves and clings
to him. How strong is woman's burning
love
Is was the next morning after the dread
ful scene related in the previous chapter, that
the officer was seen taking down a list of
his effects--a note coming due on that day,
which owing to his losing his all at the gam
bling table, he could not meet On the floor
lay the drunkard, pouring the liquid fire of
woe down his throat-cliugng to his bitter
est enemy, while his terror stricken wife
held out her babe--his only child-and fell
upon her knees, beseeching him for the sake
of his child to cast away the flame of liquid
fire and be man. Needless, needless to
her cries, he still drank on.
Six months have passed, yet no change
Wife begs and begs, but all in vain. And as
she covers beneath his menacing look, she
seems too frail for earth. The house they
call their home, has no floor but cold dirt
bottom-no windows, no fire place meets
your gaze, as you look around the hut; all
seems forsaken, dreary and wretched and
tells too plainly the agony that reigns in the
once happy circle.
Hark a knock was at the rude door,
which was without hinges, and merely
propped up. Sarah quickly flew to it and
met the gaze of Philip. She started when
: he exclaimed: Wife, do you fear me? Oh
that word was it, could it be her husband
who spoke 50 kindly3 Aye, it was him.
wife, rejoice-rejoice with me! l am
an independent man. This day has left me
!, in the possession Of my grand father wealth
! and l have determined to be better man
: The nextd day found Philipa sober man. Hi
' eyes beamed with cheerful lustre In three
q days more, they were again sitting withir
the home of their early days of happiness
> Still, with all their pleasure, Sarah did no
. feel as if it would last. At times she would
start and gaze vacantly around, out woulC
soon recover herself before any notice wa
taken of her when alone, she would remain
in stupor for hours.
Butnow, all these fears have fed and agai
IS is she happy. Her husband touches not tn
II intoxicating bowl, and all seems happiness
d nightly her prayers ascend to God for tn
e continuance of His blessing.
r Their little girl is a source Of unmeasure
d pleasure. She lisps the name of Ma an
Pa so prettily as she plays about their knees
e that it fills their hearts with JOY, her ligh
d auburn hair hangs down on her shoulders
Z glossy curls, which dance to and fro 20 ever
e, movement of her delicate frame. She
~ taught BY her mother, nightly, to bend Il
ps knee to God and on retiring to rest, 81
~ bends an6 receives her parents blessings.
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A gentleman, upon a time, entered a
small shop in which vegetables were kept
for sale, and inquired Of the proprietor if
he had any onions
Onions, onions repeated the puzzled
vegetable dealer, onions ?-no, sir, be-
lieve not
After the gentleman had left, the per-
picked vegetable man scratched his head for
moment and then, as if struck with sud
den solution of the mystery, exclaimed
| WONDER IF THE DARNED IGNORANT FooI
DIDN'T MEAN INGoNs
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CHAPTER II.
" Whence came tho quivering sigh
Her trembling lips repressed."


Her trembling lips repressed."
Was the other happy scene methinks
l hear you say it was. For what is happier
than young and trusting couple, united
in the holy bands of wedlock? Well the
other scene was happy one-but year
has passed by, and we are again introduced
into the family circle of Philip Warren.
Sarah is alone beside her hearth the
rain beats against the panes, and the cold
wind howls piteously. Where is Philip
l hear you ask, as you see the wife arise,
and walk towards the window and why
that glistening tear, which slowly creeps
adown her beautiful cheeks Alas! / may
not tell. Nothing strange has occurred
since we last saw her-she is surrounded by
the same elegance and beauty-then why
the tear
Philip is not generally gone so long from
her; and as the clock strikes twelve-th'
hour of midnight-her heart sickens and
fear creeps over her. One o'clock ha
rolled around, still he comes not and tn
very winds that blow, seem to carry doub
to her heart. The rain which patters o.
the panes, impresses her with fear for th
safety of her husband. Two o'clock ha
struck, and as the last tones die out-stae
gering and wet, Philipenters. Oh, horror
what a picture for that wife to gaze upor
Did she ever in her hours of revery, dreal
that he on whom she had placed her affe'
tions. could fall2 Oh no.
NAV not tell what followed let tn
scene be passed over; it is his first offenc
When he had recovered, and was tol
BY his wife, on her bended knees, and h.
arm around his neck, Of his fall, he pledge
her never again to yield to temptation
Did he keep this promise ? We shall Sc
AT the corner of King and Henry street
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Come here my little man. said gentle,
man to a youngster four years of age while
sitting in a parlor where large company
we're assembled. Do you know who | am 2
Yes, sir, | think | do
who am l then; let me hear
You are the man who kissed sister Jane
last night in the parlor. Jane tainted.
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CHAPTER ".
But soon they pass-each ray is gone,
Their light no longer cheers;
And then the throbbing heart forlorn,
Must waste itself in tears.

1t it beautiful night. A large process
sion is passing through the streets, with illu-
minated boxes, bearing the mottos of their
party. tisduring political campaign, when
all is excitement. Every time houseis pass
ed in which one of their party is living, three
loud cheers arise, which drown the strains Of
music at the PROFESSIONS front. All is live
ly and frolicksome, and small boys are run
ming to and fro, waving their hats in ecstacy
and singing loud and free their political wal
songs.
But list loud above the songs and cheer
of the crowd rang the alarm bell fire
6rep was echoed from mouth to mouth
Boxes were placed against the fences anc
everywhere: all was tumult and confusion
The engines ratified over the stony streets
sending thrill Of horror to the hearts Of all
Wives were calling for their husbands-th
Town Hall was on fire. At length the fir
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Wonderful things are done now a-day.'
said Mr.. Timmins, The doctor has given
Flacks boy new lip, from his cheek
'Ah,' said the lady. many's the time l
have known pair taken from mine, ans ne
painful operation either.
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CHAPTER V.

Dash down the sparkling cup its CLEAN,
Like the pale corpse bright Ger the tomb,
Is but false, deceitful beam.
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THE SUs STRoKF-IrS REMEDY AND PI.s
vEErIvE Tho New York Tribune gives { a
following simple directions TO be followed ia
mediately IN the appearance Of an attack e
su- 5Iroke:
Give the sufferer stimulants Of brandy r
ammonia, or tHo two together; sdmiHiste- them
constantly and freely al se shows signs of
turning sensibility-in doing this there Is ltuIle
or no danger Ofintoxicatatug him H. ny W y
particularly-apply must d pouiti"es irccly
tEr chest abdomen aud e1trenll5ies keep
his head bathed with au aourds.Ice OF cod
Na.-r
Tho best prcycntirises ar. liclr. g'llv ii
latea straw hars Vit'I , vet nauqhrr. iie'
HuTG inside on the top of the head IRE L
caution sl"aid AI ..uscrgec before a. HsIng,
wL..o hC.s,-t tn3 "Sa4d-a3 Z" LrsJ ~; y
a.ai- temple, ard wrists IN India ii ne
"rioIannrst &c. sel; " elm Je. Among l.
t.rsY,s.- r"eia.'.,= there Is grsaI dread of
n-'J every lr.c aut'yl j. lES.E . pr'Vrut ;
D,cuIrJucc, persons Keep v lhiU doors, waSs
between tre nyuI, %, cg4t a. si&, Gli =
called aOUOa4 by bGsiIeeT; EEd in the streets
they wear large cone shap, & ats. mad fths
pith of the Soa tree, which = ligb. th ~ cork.
These hats have an al -Jcd aL G-e - The top
TO procure the free circulation
In order to resuScita a man fIOm Z. c fro
fund cana coup de SOLeIf, faggelatiOn with
switches OF small whips has bee. crLpl yad IN
India, as in cases Of narcotiEing with opium
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OUGHT WE To FAN IN CHURCH The New
York Churchman must have been at loss in
fault finding when it seriously entered upon a
crusade against the use of fans in churches,
denouncipg the usage as in itself irreverent
and in contrayention of Christian principle
q an act Of gross irreverence, not to say i'm
piety" We devoutly pity the good gentle
man who owns such conscience, unless he
happens to be as cold as marble and hard as
stone, which he surely must be to hold such
doctrines in this climate in the melting, scorch
ing, burning months OF July and August.
The editor rests his position on the fact that
the professors of Christianity should cruelty
the flesh and practice self-denial, and there
fore should not fan themselves during the
hours Of divine worship. We opine that there
would be little capacity for devotion If the
sutocating temperature Of the house were not
counteracted by the use Of the fan,-N. y.
Com. Aap. ...l Nh
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H. LINDS DSLEY,
DEALER IN
REAL ESTATE AND LAND WARRANTS,

SAINT PAUL, MIN. TERRITORY
ANDS BOUGHT AND SOLD THROUGH
IL OUT THE TERRITORY. Taxes paid,
Collections made Drafts cashed, and the highest
Prices given for Land Warrants.
Government Lands located with much care and
IL desired, the profits and losses shared equally at
the expiration Of five years The Land at that
time TO be sold unless otherwise agreed upon, and
half Of the current value IF the Warrant at the
time of entry, and half of thc expense of locating
TO be deducted from the subscribers interest To
persons wishing to locate Warrants entirely on
their own account, the charge will be, for forty
acres S15; eighty acres, S2u one hundred and
sixty acres, S25 and will receive with their title
. plat and description Of the snd.
REFERENCES:
MINNEsorA-Gov. Willis A. German; Ex- Gov
Alex. Ramsey; Hon. j. Il Rosser, Sec NJ t.;
MeSsrs. Ames Van Eltes, Attorneys at Law;
Messrs. Morton Pace, Wholesale Druggists
BALTINORE-W p. Prestcn, ESQ. Attorney al
Law; Richard c. Bowie, Esq, Com. Merchant :
Messrs. Deur, Norris & CO.; Messrs. McCleese
q Ham
WAsHINeTOy-Hon w. w Seaton Hon J
T. Towers, Mayor; Hon. Judge J. Bryan; J. C
Z: Hamilton, Esq Attorney at Law; Col. VIM
Hickey Col. j. Riley; Messrs. TAYLOR & Maury;
Messrs. Lewis, Johnson & Co, Bankers; q. c.
Grammar, Esq, President Patriotic Bank.
jy lS-eos3m
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FIRST GRAND PRIZE EXCURSION
OF THE
Zen Franklin Target Company.

FV1HE MEMBERS OF THE BEN FRANK
IL LIN COMPANY most respectfully announce
to their friends and the public in general that they
intend giving a grand Prize Excursion to the
ARLINGTO SPRINGS,
on MONDAY, August 9th, upon which no pains
or expense will be avoided, to make this the ex-
curSiGn Of the season.
The Committee pledge themselves that proper
order ard decorum viii be maintained.
\ Magnificent Medallion is announced as the
nrf2e for the best shot for the Ladies' valuable
Breast Pin as the Gentemen's prize.
Tie cdibleS and refreshments will be in the
nandS of an experienced caterer.
rrcNperi full Military and COtilion Band is en-
saged for the occasion.
Tickets ONE DOLLAR-admitting one gem
tie man and two ladies.
The Boat will leave the Fourteenth street bridge
at ~ O'Clock precisely
Committee Of ATTdrg enisHts.
Capt. \. TAFT. Lieut.. f.. Ecklof.
Lieut. J Williamson Lieut.. J r EgaiS.
sergeant w. Tanning. Sergeant X. Eek oil
Corporal Wn Heyl Private q. Edm0ndson.
Private II X SUhieble Private 4. ECBlcT
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