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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1855-11-21
For the Spirit of the Age.
Good and Evil Words.
EY EsTELLE.

A lone and weary one Of earth, who had
fought long and bravely with the cares of
life, but ut length overpowered Ivy the strong
current that swept wave after wave OF bit
terness over his soul, now sunk down on the
waysido and lay fainting in the noontide
heat. Despair had settled like a cloud over
his countenance. But n change came over
all, phe shadows of doubt and anguish that
enshroudcd his burdcned heart, fled like the
mist of morn before the CHEEKY beams OF the
rising sun, and the rosy light of hope dwelt
in its place. The weary heart bounded with
the buoyancy Of youth-the dark and troub-
led waters rolled back and he went on his
way rejoicing. A single word had worked
miracles and shed q neyer-fading light over
the pathway Of that Responding mortal.
A noble youth set out on llfe's great jour-
psy, filed, with bright anticipations Of the
future, that lay like an unwritten page before
him, to be the history Of O high aud honora-
bic life, or the record of misery, vice and per
haps crime. Thus he went forth, the idol
Of many loving hearts an the light of q hap
py home. But strange to say he fell-he in
whom his friends found no blemish-whOse
strong mind and pure soul they thought be-
yond the wiles Of the ~demon-but alas the
strong are the first to yield. lie drank deep
or and deeper Of the cup of fire, sunk lower
and lower, until friends seeing their fond ex.
pectations blasted, gave him up as lost and
ruined, just in time to save him, words oil
kindness and encouragement fell upon his
ears and urged him to return once more tC
his forsaken home, and begin life anew
Again there was rejoicing among friends
the old light shone again around the hearth
stone-he started forth again-and now in
deed were the expectations of all realized
and sunshine reigned around.
But alas, toe, the evil power Of a word
A proud spirit had estranged the hearts 0
his friends by his own misdeeds, until the,
turned from him like q viper in their path
Bat at length he grew sick of the heartles
world and longed to return, like the wear,
dove, to tho ark. lie bowed his Taught
spirit in the dust and ashes of humili., tior
and came back with the love of old burnin
in his heart, to ask forgiveness and to be ono
more enshrined in the temple ofhome. Blu
alas! alas harsh words fell like fire on hi
proud soul, and it withered under tue burr
ing lash. The home yearnings of that war;
but erring heart were changed to o fountai
Of bitterness, and he went out forever frol
their bosoms to sink to the lowest depths
degradation.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1855-11-21
Gurrrspauhlng GNitur's Brpnrtmrni
R. C. STAPLES, PORTSMOUTH, VA.
L. c. RIGGS, 3 BRIDGEPORT, CONN.
Home Again.

Once more am I seated within nv little
sanctum, as Of old. But how different is the
aspect. When last | was seated in nv COW
corner, with pen, ink and paper before me,
the cart h was clad in beauty, and every-
thing wore an emerald sheen. The grass
was green, and the trees clothed in verdure,
kept, a constant symphony with the muir
muring lullabys Of the sweet south vest
The little Buttercup, and the modest violet
half hid in the cluster, peeped upwards to
drink in the dews of balmy air. Every flow
er of the season was blooming bright-and
JOY, touched by the rainbow hues, and nur-
tured by the hand of the ever Omnipotent
and Omnipresent God. But now-the tall,
stalwart trees lift their ~lea1ess arms towards
the clouds, and the green turf bears the yell
low emblem of decay. The violet and the
rose have fallen from their stem, and the
cold bleak north east whistles around the
housewives of the poor and disconsolate.-
Friends are gathered yonder in gloom. The
loved and cherished ones have been gather
ed by the reaper death. A chair is vacant,
a we'll remembered face is Non est = a soft
II modulated voice no longer greets the lis
tenlng ear j; but when spring returns, the
early flowers will bud and blossom DER their
cold remains IN the silent city of the dead.
Poverty stalks-and misery is seated upon
her throne; or phans and widows weep Litter
tears of anguish. But He who has promised
to be a father to the fatherless and the wild.
WIS., God, We know, will protect those whom
the Yellow scourge has left disc0nsolate. And
while refectingupon this, e trust that Sons
Of Temperance, throughout the world, will
lend a helping hand in Lehalf of the wives 0
Brothers who have been left upon the Order
in our stricken city. 1t is utterly impossi
bile, $50 great has been the mortality anon,
its memberS) for one Division, humble AM
limited as it is with means, to care for thos
who are left on their hands-and whereve
a Division is appealed to for aid in their be
half, we have faith to believe the appeal vii
not be in vain. TO rescue the drunkard i
the first great aim of our Order, and it's en-,
is to protect the widow and the orphan
Humanity is its great base, and built upo
the great principle Of love, it is blessed {
God, and smiled upon by Angels.
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The Mourner.

Dear Mama, | am very lonely now,"
said a silky-haired girl of some five summers,
as she sat reclining on the parents lap one
pleasant afternoon. It's very lonely now,
since little sister has gone away and she
has been gone so long. Shall not l see her
again soon ?"
"No, not in this world, my child. Sister
has gone to live with the angels. She has
now another home than ours. God will now
care for and protect her from all evil. If
you are good, he will some day take you to
live with Him, and be with sister,"
Butt mother, this home is very pleasant
and before sister went away, | was very hap
Ply. | love to run about and play in the
pleasant sunshine, and to pluck the pretty
flowers that grow in the meadows among the
tall grass. And it is so pleasant to walk
along the edge of the little brook, and to look
at the tiny fishes with their silvery fins. And
when the heather grows q little larger, /
shall SO delight to gather the pretty violets
that you SO much admire. Don't you re-
member that papa used to say they looked
just like ne ?"
The mother compressed her lips, and wip-
ed away from her eye the falling tear. Too
much like the violet did it seem hat her child
was-and she thought that ere they should
again blossom, her child would have been
claimed ty them who gave its birth. Blu
my child she said, in answer to the little
: ones enquiries. There is a better and
fairer world, where there is never any win
;er-where the Lright flowers never fade,
, nor ever droop and die where clouds never
obscure the sky, and where friends meet tina
will never tie Parted frem US morev
"And may | go to that happy place-an
> will you go with me too, lear mama?"
I eyes, my child" said the mother, we will
: 90 there when God shall be pleased to cal
US home-and when there we shall dwell il
His sight forever.
A few months passed away, and the swee
> child was laid in the ground, and the mott
er planted DER her grave the modest blu
violet, fit token Of her own too early bligh
- ed hopes. That mother was now alone !
~ The husband Of her heart had been Gale
~ away-next her eldest child, and lastly h
! i'd olized and only one. But, did she pine
ke why in despair! Al, me! That moth'
had found peace with Gol-an1 had lea nt
to believe that Gle doeth all things well
: In the holy hours of solitude she enjoyed Il
. communings Of the Holy Spirit, which
nj exalted faith onlyscan bestow.
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SOUTHERN WEEKLY Posr.-The Proprietor
VI lniS paper announces in his last number
mat after its next issue, it will be d;scon,
tlnued. He gives two reasons for this sten
l,rs'' a the Post has never been profta-
Bile to the Proprietor. Secondly, since the
publication of the Carolina Cultiyator, uo.
commenced, it has been his wish to con6ne
als editorial care to that paper,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1855-11-21
For the Spirit of the Age.
IN
BY JEANNE.

Gently time, oh gently bear ne,
Ger life's changeful troubled tide,
Let me glide adown as lightly,
As through rosy dreams we glide.
Steer me clear of every sorrow,
Strew my path with garlands bright,
And may each succeeding morrow,
Bring fresh tokens of delight.
May no dark impending cloud-rift,
Fer obscure my spirits sky,
But may sunshine, never ceasing,
Round my joy decked pathway lie.
Stay-heed not the vain petition,
Twas a spirit weak that spoke,
Let me rouse it and then meekly,
Some more noble gift invoke.
Let me choose Faith for my oars-man,
I would Hope should guide the helm,
Love kind vigils softly keeping,
Lest the pillows dark o'erwhelm.
Then through cloud, or storm, or tempest,
Guide direct where duty points,
Whether joy or anguish greet me,
Be my watchword, Good appoints"
Simsbury, CT, Oct. 1855.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1855-11-21

nG- Our friend COPELAND tells In flowing
verse, of his ability to paint, either with the
sunbeam, or the artists pencil, the likeness
es of all who may give him a trial. Call at
bis rooms over s. II. Young's store.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1855-11-21

w. The Property offered for sale by Dr.
W. NJ. Crenshaw, (see Advertisement in an
otner column,) is of a valuable character
Ihose wishing to purchase would do we'll 70
attend.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1855-11-21

HELP ONE AEoTHER.-Sir Walter Scott
wrote: The race of mankind would perish
did we cease to help each other. From the
time that the mother binds the child's head
till the moment that som kind assistance
wipes the death damp from the brow of the
dying, we cannot exist without mutual help.
All, therefore, that need aid have a right to
ask it Of their fellow mortals and no one
who has it in his power to grant can refuse
without mourning guilt
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1855-11-21

LUNATIc ASYLUM DESTROYED by FIRE
The female Ward Of the Lunatic ASYLUM at
Stanton, Va, was destroyed by fire on the
7th inst. 1t contained II of the worst class
Of female patients, who were removed to the
other buildings without sustainiDgany injury,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1855-11-21
A Positive Arrangement.

Subscribers receiving their papers with a CROSS
MARK, are thereby notified that in four weeks from
the receipt of the first number thus marked, their
subscription years viii expire; and unless renewed
within that time, the paper will be discontinued
This rule will be infexibly adhered to.
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Gen. Cary's Appointments.

Providence, Meck'b'g, Sat. Dec.
Charlotte, Monday DO
Hopewcll, Tuesday DO
Castor, Thursday do o
Lincoln county, as appointments may be made
by the friends of the cause, on the 9TH, 9Th andsth.
Also in Rutherford, on the llth, Eth and l5tn.
Also in henderson on the 18th, 10th, and 18th.
Also in Buncombe, on the 18th, goth, and 2lst.
Also in Burke on the 23d, oath, and 25th Dec.
Also in Alexander and Iredell on the 9th, 18th,
goth, 30th and 3lst Dec.
The friends are expected to see Gen.. Cary con-
veyed from place to place.
Further appointments made in time.
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"He might have been"

" He might have been !-these are but common words
And yet they make the sum of life's bewailing;
They are the echo of those finer chords,
Whose music life deplores when unavailing.
He MIGHT have haen"
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AND MOUNTAINEERING

wx'GhNIIDhE Y AMI hODSE~h N EEFING
~ Goods, in the greatest variety, now on sale nj
the new store on Seventh street next to Fellows
Hall, viz:
Cabinet and Cottage Furniture, separate and in
Parlor Furniture, in almost cry variety
Elegant Parlcr Sets, in brocatelle, plush, and
hair-cloth 1t- z
Enamellcd Chamber Furniture, In sets
Marble-top Centre and Sofa Tables Teapoys
Sofas, Tete- e-atetes, Easy Chairs, and Rockers
Large Recumbent Chairs, for invaids
Chairs and Rockers bair-cloth cane, and wood
s,s seat 8lt .fe t N4
Bcdsteads in mahogany and walnut, the latest
and most approved patterns
Common Bedsieads, at the lowest prices
Sofa Beds, Lounges Camp Chairs, and Cots
Bureaus, Sideboards, Wardrobes and WASH
Gilt-frame Mirrors and Toilet Glasses
Extension Dining Tables, Leaf Tables Of cherry
and walnut h Nd
Mattresses, of hair, husk, and cotton ~
Office Furniture, Desks Tables, and Chairs
Oilcloth, Carpeting and Door Mats y
H ALSO, AN ASSORTMENT Of v8S q
China and Glass Ware, Painted Tin Ware
Wsiters, Tea Trays, Knife Trays, and Baskets
Fancy Baskets, Buckets, brass-bound and COM
Washing Tubs, Wash Boards, and Clothes Driers
Msntel Clocks Ladies' Fancy Work Stands
Children's Carriages and Hobby Horses 1
Chdren's and Misses' Chairs, In variety
Children's Bathing Tubs, Bird Cages, &c.
The assortment Ia m large and varied IA win be
found in any other store In Washington Much of
the Furniture IL Of fine quality, and will be sold nj
oetsl1Ssvsw A. RorHwEIB.
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OPINIONS OF THE PRESS.
IS WYE presume no Medical Prepa

~ NV u pTcsumc no lueuIchl FIcpafd-
w ton ever offered TO the public has been
more thoroughly tested than PERRY DAyIS'S
PAIN KILLER. Thousands Of .rsons, were they
called upon to do so, would cheerfuly testify that
they have used II for various ils with the most sat
isfactory success II is within our own knowledge,
that an immense amount Of suffering has been re-
leyed by it. Its proprietors, Messrs. Perry Davis
Son. save no pains or expense in order To satisfy the
public. Being strictly honorable men, they observe
the utmost uniformity in the manufacture Of their
celebrated Pain Killer. The materials Of which II Is
composed arc carefully selected, but the best
quality beiug used BY these means, the high rcpu-
tation which the Pain Killer has long since acquired
is at all times triumphantly sustained. In view Of
these facts we are by no means surprised 70 learn
that Messrs. Davis Sons sales constantly aud
rapidly increasing While we congratulate our friends
generally fhat so valuable preparation the Pain
Killer is placed within their reach we must be per-
mitted TO rejoice at the wemerited success OF its
liberal ard enterprising proprictors p Fropdehce
General Adv0fisa. a 3t u = fs y
PERRY DAvIS'S VEGETABLE PAIN KILLER.
Voluntarily, conscientousy, and with much plea
sure, recommend to our readers the above named
medicine. speak from our own observation and
experience when we say that II removes pain as IL
by magic from all parts Of the body and is Of The
best medicines In for checking diarrh0a and re-
moving the premonitory symptoms Of cholera II
Is applied both internally and externally, with the
best effects, and none who have used the Pain Killer
would willingly be without II constantly in their
houses - Cincinnati Ereaing Nonporid. a
The Pain Killer is sold by Gray d Ballantyne, and
John I. Mortimer, Washington, d. G.
nov g--d3m re III
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WHOLE NO. 32l.


The reign OF that wicked Queen, Bloody Mary
as she was often called BY the persecuted Protes.
Papai church controlled all the high places through
out the United Kingdom England, Ireland, Scot.
land. and Wales, were made theatres for the enact
ment of the bloodest tragedies that ever dsgraced
civilization. There was wo over all the land, men
and women, even email children, were imprisoned,
tortured, murdered and burned alive for dsbelie,-
ing In the blasphemous doctrines Of Rome. Mul
titudes were pr. to death and their property con
6scated because they claimed to follow and believe
IN the simple faith Of Protestants The Inquisition
was secretly established In England. Bands OF
soldiers traversed the country arresting Protestants
destroying their property and dragging them away
10 prison and to DEATH IL was time OF horror
for the English people. During the reign Of Mary
the number Of persons burned alive in England
alone, was two hundred and eighty-eights The
number shot, drowned, strangled, and by various
means tortured to DEATH could never be ascertained
Two of the most celebrated Of those burned
| alive, were Hugh Latmer aud Nicholas Ridley,
both Bishops OF the Protestant church, holy and
devout men. NA
Latimer was over eighty years old and had long
been great light to the Protestant cause. He
was bold and fearless in exposing the errors Of
Popcry, and never weary of cheering his persecu-
ted people. He expected death at the accession Of
Mary to the throne and on his arrest, being taken
through Smithfeld, the usual scene Of burnings,
he said to the Papal officer, "Smithfeld has long
groafed for me.
Ridley was also a venerable man, eminent for
his ability as a writer and speaker. He was con.
fined in London Tower where several Catholic
prelates reasoned with him, and endeavored to
shake his faith in Protestant doctines but history
tells US that the old man confounded them by his
arguments, dismayed them by his powerful reason
ing, until in rage they actually gagged the yene
rabe minister, SO that speech was impossible
Having been deposed from the ministry in due
form, he was sentenced to be burned mt the stake
on the same day and at the same place with Bish
op Latmer.
| Both these martyrs were placed in charge of the
sheriff of Oxford Jealous Catholic, who kept his
prisoners in closeN confinement, and 50 ill-treated
them that Latimer one day told the jaior that II
they were not better taken care Of he 1.-THE jaior)
would never see them burned, for they were dying
from privation.
The following table Of expenses, taken from the
jail-book of Oxford, will show how cheapy the
Holy Fathers disposed Of their victims
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Against the insdious wiles Of foreign infnsnce-
Ioonjurs you TO believe me, now-citizens jeal-
ousy Of ffee people ought 70 be constantly awake
sines history and experencs prove that foreign In.
ausnce is Of the most bansful foes Of republican
government" p WdAkingtcn. egss1s M
4 hope NO may fnd some means, in future, OF
shielding ourselves from foreign influence, political
Commercial on in whatever form Il msy be attempted
Lean scarcely withhold myself from joining in the
wish Of Silas Dean that there were an ocean of fro
between this and The old world ~ y7e6eyson.
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NJEvER has our assortment been SO cOm-
IN plets and onr stock 90 large ~ 1.-THE present
time and % we give our friends and customers tho
benefit Of the lowpriced cash system, they may ex-
pect to buy Of US at least ten per cent lower than
they can Of other houses, who sell long credit,
and consequently must have much larger profits TO
pay for slow debts, collecting tho same, and losing
the bad debts, which, to some extent every credit
business must produce.
We would here name q few Of the && HS
As II. EXTRA BARGAINS tst4 ~
Which have just been received from the Northern
auctions and importers:
't Wide black Silks, so cents Hta
Nous de LANES, 8 cents, worth IL itts
1000 yards very fine Dc Laines, 10 cents, worth
ta sg 25 cents a ~ g9sErf8 at4 Ex #1a8 y
Yard wide Merino, u cents, worth 25
Fine De Bege, ~ cents, worth 25
5000 yards good Calico, cents as1G 42
Second mourning Calico, 8 cents, worth 10
Plaid Muslin, l2 cents, worth 25 X
Embroidered Curtain Muslin, le cents, worth 25
Cloth and Silk Mantillas, very cheap n
Merno Mantillas, only II so E
Irish Linen, 25 cents ~
1000 yards of GinRhams at cents la +,
Best Manchester Gingham, IL cents, worth Is
Yard wide beached and unbleached Shirting, O
Wide bleached Sheeting, only 10 cents y
Wool Flannel only IL cents
Canton Flannel, cents N
Good Bed Ticking, cents, worth 10 ~
Apron Check, 8 cents
Linen Towels, cents @
Cassinets, only 25 cents esF
Blankets, so cents
Linseys very cheap
Full Cloth for servants, very heavy and cheap
Long embroidered Undersleeves, l2 cents
Infants embroidered Bodies, 25 cents worth 70
Ladies' black and colored Kid Gloves IL cents
Cotton Gloves, three pair for 12 cents
Ladies' Cotton Hose 6 cents
Gentlemen's lined Burlin Gloves, Q CENTS worth
81 cents 9 44
Gentlemen's fine Silk Handkerchiefs, 95 cents
Do colored border do 12 cents
Spool Cotton, IL cents per dozen m
Ladies' Vests, very cheap
Gentemens' Undershirts. 81 cents
Fine SATIN Stocks so cents r
Silk Cravats, only 25 cents
Rich Bonnet Ribbons as low as cents
Bonncts, only 81 cents ag ga
Gentlemens' and boys Hats and Caps from .
THE BOOT RND SHOE DEPARTMENT
Is complete, embracing every variety of Boots Shoes
and Rubbers, for Ladies' Gentlemen, and Children,
many OF which have been made to order. and will
warrant them 10 give satisfaction. We have II
Ladies' Caters as low as 81 cents
Slippers, 81 cents nte
Childrens' Shoes, Is cents ~
Gentlemens' Boots, 81 so
Boys Boots, 81 M
Ladies' and Misses oldstylo Caters, at half
very large assortment Of heavy Boots and Bro
gans, for servants very cheap, and war
ranted not @ rip.
economy in these hard times to look over the above
list and compare II with the prices they have been in
the habit Of paying and then we cheerfully invite
them to call and examine our stock, assuring them
kind reception, prompt attention. aud upright and
honorable dealing.
Purchasers buying to sell again can obtain any
article they may want at Baltimore prices.
@ r. b. HALL, fA&
No. $40, Seventh street. sst
Fourth door north Of / street.
~ Remember the number, 373, fourth house
above street u l nov 3---eod2w
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