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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1855-04-04

pleasure in such pursaitsg Would he fawn
on statesmen, and violate every moral prin-
ciple for the sake Of ! rsnsion or post Of
konor? Would he pandg to the depraved
appetites of the poor ineEiate for the sake
of political promotion Would he drive
men, women, and children from their homes,
in despair, to pine in rnissry, because they
asserted the rights to vhbh they are enti-
tied? Or, would he degrade himself below
the level of the brutes BY daily indulgence
in r;oting, blasphenay, and drunkenness, till
bis faculties were benumbsd, and his body
found wallowing in the mfei No, neuer.
The contemplation Of lnch subjects en-
larges the capacities Of thS mind, raises the
soul above grovelling G ions and vicious
Fpursriay. inspires k-1s j produces hur-.
naony and order, lessons the prade of hannah
grandeur, exhibits Divine Wisdom and be-
'aefcence, excites admiration and reverence,
and raises the good man to COP. The good
man feels that he is safe and as he laws his
hand on his breast, with smile, be saws
My FATHER Is KIND The Atheist turns
his dull eyes to HEAVEN and says there is
no God,' and feels I am wise.'
Murphy. N. C. J.MH.
TO BE CONTINUED.
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agrirnltnrr anh Grurral sutrlIigrnrt
APRIL 4, 1855.

prayer at night, after the usual ending Of
God bless father and mother-afd forgive
me for Keeping secret that I helped Jessie
Wilson,. Could the Recording Angel carry
up purer prayer to Heavens
Of course, Mr.. and Ms. Linton very soon
discovered that Mr. Seamwell, of the Ready
made Linen Warehouse was the grand
source of Annie's wealth. He said there
was no one who could work like her, and
said that he would give eighteen pence each
Tor the finest description Of shirt-makinc-
lhls was no great payment for Annie's ex-
quisite stitching. thirty years ago it would
have brought her three and sixpenee shirt.
Bot Annie is of the present, not of The past,
and as she could complete ashirt !, day. her
fingers flying swifter than weayers shuttle,
she earned nine shillstlg s Weeks
Good wife, said Mr. Linton, I'VE are not
so poor but that we can maintain our daugh-
ter until she's twenty, and by that time, at
the present rate of her earnings, she will
have little fortune in the bank
But this little fortune amassed but slow.
ly, for Annie seldom had nine shillings at
the end of the week-th were other
Jessie Wilson's who required food and
| fire.
Had Annie been a poet, she would assn.
redly have written, not the song, but a song
OF the shirt, for once when she was ques-
toned as to the dull monotony of her work;
Dull? Delightful ! said Annie, in advoca-
cy of her calling. Why, with this rare
linen and fine thread, my stitches seem like
s'r1ng:ng little pearls along the wristbands
and collars ? What an anti-song of the
shirt might not Annie have written
Annie's eighteenth birthday was cele-
brated by tea party to al; seamstresses of
MIR. Seamswell's establishment, where she
was now forewoman besides being cheer
iul, knd-hearted little creature beloved by
everybody, 1t was compliment, Mr. Seam
we'll said, she we'll deserved-her admirable
superintendence of the department allotted
her having increased his business tenfold.
Some time after there was day of re-
Jolclng in the firm of Seamwell & Co. The
father had taken his son as a partner, and
the son took partner for life-the indefa-
tIgable little seamstress, Annie Linton.
- HSAO AOECl was UlltueF DTlQal. annie i:
herself having risen from the ranks-had
present for every workwoman. Indeed it
was day of presents, for on that very
morning, and in time to be worn at the
wedding, a shawl arrived for Annie, all the
way from lndia-an India shawl, that a
Duchess would have envied Upon it was
pinned paper, on which was written
Wear this for the sake of one who is now
rich and happy, but who can never forget
the services you rendered to the poor school
girl-Jessie Wilson,
Annie, said young Seamwell after the
marriage, fell in love with you when you
were child, and came to our shop for
your first sewing. I also happened to be
passing when you gave part of your first
earnings to Jessie Wilson was boy then,
but l said to myself If l were man, I'd
marry Annie Linton but she's so prett'--
here Annie blushed most becomingIy-' not
because she's so industrious, but because
she's so kind hearted
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From the Binghampton IN. " Standard.

FROM Ine blnghampton IN. " Standard.
We are indebted to our friend, J. M
Ellis, of Marietta, Ohio, for the following
graphic sketch. We are assured that the
facts transpired substantially as narrated
"A methodist clergyman who has been
laboring in this vicinity, was not long since,
preaching to his people on the miraculous
power OF the Apostles over the demoniac
spirits of their day. AS he was pursuing
his theme, the audience were suddenly star
tied by voice from some one in the con-
gregation, demanding, in half-querolous,
half-authoritative tone, 'Why don't preach
ers do such things now days? In an in
slant every eye in the house was turned
upon the individual who had the effrontery
thus to invade the sacredness of the sanctu-
ary.
The speaker paused for moment, and
fixed his penetrating gaze full upon the
face of the questioner. There was an in
terval of intense silence, broken at last by
the speaker in resuming his subject. He
had not proceeded far with his remarks, be-
fore he was again interrupted by the same
impertinent inquiry. Again he paused for
time, again resumed his subject. Not
content with silent rebuke, our redoubta.
BILE questioner demanded again. why
don't the preachers do such things nova
days 2 and curling his lips with a sneer Of
selt-complacency, drew himself up pompous
y in his seat
'Our reverend friend, (who, by the way
is man of great muscular power, calmly
left the desk and walked deliberately te
the pew, where the interrogation sat, anc
fastening one hand firmly upon the collar
of his coat, and the other on the waistbanc
of his unmentionables,' lifted him square
out of his seat and bore him down the aisl,
to the entrance. Pausing for moment
there, he then turned his eyes upon his au
dience and in clear, full voice, said, 'anc
they cast out the devil in the form of
distilEer,' and suiting the action to the word
out went the knight of the mash-tub Il
leap frog fashion, into the street.
The good pastor quietly returned to hi
desk and completed his discourse Afte
closing the services, as he was passing ou
of the church the outcast distiller with al
officer of the law, escorted our clerica
friend to the Office of magistrate, to an
swer for an assault upon the person of sal,
distiller. After hearing the case the mag
istrate dismissed the clergyman, and afte
soundly reprimanding the complainant
fined him for molesting the services of th
sanctuary.
Since that day we believe he has neye
for a moment doubted the power of th
Methodist preachers to cast out devils, .
least within the limits Of the Ohio Cor
ference.
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ANEcDoTE OF JUDGE CADY.-Thc fol-
lowing anecdote of the venerable Judge
Cady Gather of Elizabeth Cady Stanten,
the Nestor of the New York Bar, is from
the Times:
10 l847, while running as a candidate for
Judge, he attended, at the solicitation of
his friends, q political meeting held at
Fultonvile. a few miles from his residence,
and in the evening, for the first time in his
LIE, sat down to campaign, as we'll as
champagne supper. While the other guests
responded to the toasts, &c, with bumpers
OF champagne, it was soon observed that Ca
dy's glass only sparkled with pure water
An othcious friend inquired in feeble
tone the reason of his abstinence EIeya-
ting his voice. and fourishing an empty glass
at the same time, he replied
twenty one years ago I came to the
conclusion that strong drink of every kind
IS injurious to man, and having found by my
own experience that temperance habits are
the best security for health. Therefore see
no reason why should disregard my firm
convictions, and make an innovation at nv
present age upon my accustomed habits
lhe official gentleman suggested that it
might be popular to take a little Mr..
Canady answered, IN his calm and digni6sd
manner.
Sir. don't barter my principles for pop
ularity"
lie was not again invited to drink But
ne was elected Judge
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A North Carolina Farmer.

a writer in the Wilmington Herald
gives the following description of the es-
tate of d. l.. Russell, Esq, of Brunswick
county, N. c.:
Several years ago Mr.. r. made large
and judicious purchase of land, the most of
which was covered with fine growth of
pines-but some seven years since, 4his
tree, throughout this part of the country.
was visited with disease which DESTROYED
immense. forests, much to the loss of the
proprietors the Immediate cause of which
has never been discovered. Mr.. r. was
probably the largest loser in the State-is
being estimated that not less than seven
hundred thousand sasnes died in the
course of three years. Satest destruc-
|tion being on tha cla] Dds.
Previous to this his attention had been
mainly turned to the turpe6tipe business :;
but at present he is extensively engaged in
cultivating the soil, moinly on the lands
where the trees were killed. He has about
a thousand acres under the plough, of which
one half is cultivated in corn-last wears
crop amounting to seven thousand bushels;
and SO extensive are his operations, that ali
OF this will be consumed on the plantation
during the year. Last fall he slaughtered
one hundred and fifty hogs, and as many
cattle as were needed for domestic use
Among his stock saw Spanish jack, an
Alderny bull, Suffolk cow, and Saxony
ram, which proves that he spares no ex-
pense in procuring the best breeds of ami
mails known.
1t may be useful to know how he can
raise such crops and sustain three hundred
head of animals, on naturally a poor soil.
The answer is, by manure. I understand,
from his overseer, that over five thousand
loads of this article had been carried to the
helds this spring. During the winter, the
hands are employed in collecting immense
quantities of leaves, grass and mud, which
are carried to the stables, and, after having
been used for litter, are placed in the COM
post heap, and soon prepared for the field.
considerable use is also made of mari,
with which the county abounds, while
guano is relied on, to some extent, to corn
alone. There are connected with the place
some one hundred and fifty negroes, of all
sizes, large part of which are mostly en-
ployed, during the summer and fall, in the
turpentine department, of which the agri-
cultural part is only for the supply of food
and clothing; the net sales from his stills
being about twenty-five thousand dollars
per year.
| have understood that Mr.. RS entire
domain exceeds twenty-five thousand acres.
and IS much the largest, except the Green
Swamp Company, of any proprietor in the
county.
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A BIT OF RoMANcE.-Some years ago.
says the St. Louis Intelligencer, a very beau
tlful young lady was the ward of person
in Louisiana. who defrauded her out of
quite large fortune. This lady came to
this city, where she married, not living on
good terms with her husband, finally obtain
ed divorce from him and retired to a
convent. While she was there she receiv
ed a letter from the son Of her former guar
dian, informing her Of his fathers death,
and that himself had heired all his vast pro
perty, but that he could not consent to re-
tain that which had been SO trecherou v
taken from another, and offering to make
restitution. The lady Immediately procee-
ded to Louisiana, had an interview with the
heir, and received back both principal and
interest, all that she had been wronged out
OF. The strangest part Of the story remains
behind. No sooner had she got possession
OF her fortune, than she returned to this city,
sought out her former husband, and in a
few days was REMARKED to him, The par
ties are now living in St. Louis, and it is to
be hoped will agree better than formerly.
The Cincinnati Times relates story of a
singular dream of young married lady Of
that city, who has a brother in California
In her sleep she saw him in his miners hut
rise from his bed and seize pistol and bowie
knife, and Immediately afterwards saw bu
man hand with dagger in it thrust through
an aperture at the head of the bod and strike
upon the pillow, when the brother with hi,
knife severed the hand from the arm. A
yell followed, and the brother looked through
the aperture, saw that there was but one
rushed out and found him dying, having
thrust another knife into his body, and dragg
ing him to the light found him to be Mexi
can. The lady told her dream, and by the
late mails from California all the circum
stances of it were verified by letter as having
occurred on the night of December 6.
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and began to look around and mutter about
his sand box ] saw an opportunity to be
useful, and, springing from my seat, / seized
his patent inkstand, which / had mistook
for sand, and poured the black fluid over
the pages of his ledger with grand -four
ish. Frightened half to death at what 7
had done, snatched my snow white b~sy
kerchief from my pocket and began 70 %
Washington sentinel., 1855-03-10

The BANKS or TUE UNITED SrTTEs.-A re-
port just communicated to Congress by the
Secretary of the Treasury, in relation to the
Banks Of the United States al the close OF the
last year, includes returns from l3,307 banks
and branches, with q reported capital Of
1882, III ,2Ss, showing an increase during the
year of ninety-nine in the number Of banks
and Of $40, 0,sO2,2O7 in the amount Of capital
paid in. But, though there has been an in-
crease in the number Of banks, and in the
capital paid in, il appears that their specie has
been reduced between five and six millions, or
from $59,4OO,253 to S53,sO5,546, and their
circulation nearly eighteen millions, or from
$204,6S9,208 to $l86452,223. II the banks
had made all their returns on the first day Of
January, 1854, and the first day of January,
1855, the Secretary believes that the reduction
Of circulation would have been found to be
much greater than is exhibited in general tables
The times for making the returns from the
banks in some OF the States was that time of
the year in which their issues were greatest.
National Latetligence7..
Washington sentinel., 1855-03-10

leave from the President o. the United States, and
that during his absen for any period longer than
that time, either with or without leave, hisNsaary
shall not be allowed him.
SEC .. Aad b. H further en0cted, That the Pres-
dent shall appoint no other than citizens OF the
United States, who are residents thereof or who
shall be abroad in the employment OF the Govern
,ment al the time of their appointment, as envoys
extraordinary and ministers plenipoteniiary. com
missoners, secretaries Of legation, dragomans in
lerpreters, consuls, commercial agents, nor
shall other than citizens of the United States be
employed as vice consul, or consular agents, or
as clerks in the Offices OF either, and have access
TO the archives therein deposited
Washington sentinel., 1855-03-10

The BANK OF FRANcE.--The Bank of France
has just published an account OF its operations for
the year 1854. The total operations Of the est alb
lishment amounted 10 3SSS, 900 900 francs 10 a6i
100000 francs in 1853, and 2,54 0000 900 francs in
1852, being diminution OF 70 millions as COM
pared with 1853 The discount accommodation
in Paris and the branch banks amounted to 2si2-
100000 francs in 1853, bul reached the sum Of
2.944 ,O0O, 900 francs in 1854, being an augumena-
ton of l02 millions in favor of the latter year.
The account current of The Treasury, which had
fallen 10 "A millions on November G. 1851, had
risen to 222 millions the 18th of January, 1855
and was lS4 millions on the 24th January. This
augmentation was the natural consequence of the
subscription 10 the late national loan. The me-
tallic reserve of the Bank amouuted, on January
|, 1854, to 100000 900 francs OF which amount lO9
millions were in silver, and 100 in gold on jan
uary l, 1855, the amount 36l millions, of
which lS3, 100000 francs were in silver and $50
100000 francs in gold. The reserve in gold has
consequently increased during the year by a sum
of IL 100000 francs whilst that in silver has dmn
shed 100000 francs. The operations of the
branch banks present satisfactory result, as they
are greater in their aggregate than The amount of
business AT the main establishment in Paris. The
operations of the branch banks amounted in 1852
10 .305 millions, in 1853 10 zoos millions, and in
1854 10 2 l0l millions.
Washington sentinel., 1855-03-10

OPERA SALARIEs.-The Italian Opera has
broken down again in New York, the expenses
being so much larger than the receipts. AS a
sample of these expenses, we copy from the
Herald the following paragraph:
The great difficulty at the Academy seems to
have been the very high salaries paid to the
artists, and also in the fact that more singers
were engaged than could be made use of. The
principal salaries are stated as follows:
Washington sentinel., 1855-03-10
TAYLOR & MAURY have the honor to

the festive season. Ia addition 10 their ordinary
stock, (Which has always been characterized by
elegance and vareiyD they have received
A choice selection of beautifully illustrated and
tastefuy bound Books.
Articles of" yeriu," in Porcelain Bronze and
other manufacture.
Writing Desks, in papier mache and rosewood.
Gard Baskets, lnksiands, Ladies' Cabas.
Cigar Stands and Cases, Portemonnaies.
Taper Stands, &c
Together with general assortment Of no velies
remarkable for combination Of the useful with
the ornamental AT prices suitable 10 the artisan or
millionaire.
Book and Stationery store, near 9th street.
Dec 81
Washington sentinel., 1855-03-10

VNO MEMBERS Of Congress and Others
Il silver Spoons, Forks. &c.--M. W. GAIT
~ BhU invite special attention TO their stock Of
pure Silver Table, Dessert, and Tea Spoons and
Forks, Ladies', Butter Knives, and all other arti.
cles OF pure Silver Ware, which is larger and more
varied than ever offered 10 their customers
NJ w. GAIT & BRO
32i Pennsylvans avenue BET 9th and l0th SIS
Feb 2i-tf
Washington sentinel., 1855-03-10
A GENCY AT. wAsHINGTON Mo

A GENCY AT WAsHINGTON N.--To
IA Clamants.--FRANCIS A. DICKINS con.
tinues 10 undertake the agency OF claims before
Congress and other branches Of the government,
including commissioners under treaties, and The,
various public Offices He will attend TO pre-
emptpn and other land claims the procuring o.
patents for the public lands, and procuring scrip
tor Virginia bounty land warrants, and the conir-
nation by Congress of grants and claims to lands.
claims for property lost in taken for the service
OF the United States; property destroyed by the
Indians, or while in the possession of the United
States; invalid revolutionary, navy, widows, and
half-pay pensions; claims for revolutionary ser.
vices, whether for commutation, halEpay or
bounty lands; also, claims for extra and back paw
&c, of soldiers, sailors and marines; as well those
against the State of Virginia as the United S,ates
all claims, growing out of contracts with the gov
eminent, for damages sustained in consequence OF
the action or conduct Of the government; and in
deed any business before Congress orthe public of
ices whchmay require the aid of an agent or attor-
ney. His charges will be moderate and depend
ing upon the amount OF the claim and the extent
Of the service.
Mr. A. Dickns is known TO most OF those who
have bcvn in Congress within the last few years,
or who have occupied any public attention at
Washington.
His Office Is on fifteenth street, opposite 10 the
Treasury Department, and next door 10 the Bank
of the Metropolis.
All letters must be postpaid.
Sep 28-lyd m)
Washington sentinel., 1855-03-10

THE DEcATUR.--0ur latest advices from Val.
paraiso are TO January IL, upto which time no
tdings OF the Decatur had reached that port.
The steamer Illinois may be expected TO ar
rive in day or two, and will bring us about
one months later intelligence from the Pacific
coast when we hope to hear something from
the noble ship and her gallant crew.
baltimore american
Washington sentinel., 1855-03-10

NAVIGATION TO KANSAS TERRITORY having
recently opened, the FIRST steamboat Of the sea.
son left 81. Louis for Westport, Mo-, one Of the
disembarking points Of the Kansas emigrants,
on the 18th ulf. The last severe cold weather
however, closed the navigation again.
Washington sentinel., 1855-03-10

DELEGATES TO THE FRENCH EXHIBITIONS
The United Suites Agricultural Society has ap.
pointed DIR. Elwyn, Of Pennsylvania; Henry
Wager, Of New York; DIR. w. T. @. Morton, OF
Massachusetts; Colonel Anthony Kimmel, Of
Maryland, and Charles J.. Flint, of Massachu.
setts; delegates TO attend the coming Industrial
exhibition in Paris
Washington sentinel., 1855-03-10

VARIETY BOOT AND SHOE STORE.
AIDES ALPINE BOOTS.--Just re-
IL ceived superior lot Of Ladies' Black and
Brown Alpine Boots, together with large and
general assortment of Ladies, Gents, Misses,
Boys Youths, and Chdrens Boots and Shoes
for sale by GEO BURNS,
$40 Pennsylvania avenue,
Adjoining Patterson's Drug Store
Dec tNews)
Washington sentinel., 1855-03-10

SPLENDID PIANOS, Great Rargains,-
~ The subscriber has Just received two more OF
those very handsome Rosewood Pianos, iron
frames, seven octaves, which, for richness OF tone
and hnisb, will compare most favorably with any
other instruments for sale in this District Those
heretofore sold by the subscriber have given per.
feet satisfaction, and the manufacturer intends 10
put them at such low price as 10 place the,n
within the reach OF every family Of moderate
means.
Persons wishing 10 purchase superior and
really reliable Piano Of warranted durability are
respectfully invited 10 give these instruments the
most critical examination. They will be disposed
OF on accommodating terms, either for cash or
approved notes, and in every instance guaranty
will be given.
As there is a growing demand for this par,icn
lar manufacture, the subscriber has made arrange
ments tor a constant supply.
Great bargains may c expected.
w. g. ZANTZINGER.
Nov 12--6td
Washington sentinel., 1855-03-10

Nine artists, at nearly seven thousand dol
lars per month, and not more than FIVE of them
could be made useful on any one night. 1t is
like manager Of theatre engaging ten Ham.
lets and not one Horatio!
Washington sentinel., 1855-03-10
JEWELRY. SILVER

"ATCH ES, JEWELRY, SILVER
w and Plated Ware at Reduced Prices.-In
anticipation of the approaching dull season, we
offer our entire stock of elegant Gold Watches,
Rich Jewelry, Pure Silverware, &c, al greatly
redaced rases.
Persons would do well TO examine our assort-
ment, which is by far the largest most asbionable
and best selected ever offered to our customers.
M. w. GAIT & BRO,
32i Penn. avenue, between Sth and 9th streets.
Feb l6-3tif
Washington sentinel., 1855-03-10
rAKE NOTICE.-IIousekeeper aud

YNAkE MOTTO -IIousekeepers aud
il others are reminded that the following list OF
articles of the very best description, and can
be purchased from the subscriber low terms
as any other house in the city. large assor-
ment and supply always on hand;
Oils Of all kinds. Queensware,
Paints, Brushes.
Camphne, Clocks,
Varnsh, Lamps,
Turpentine, Chandeliers
Window Glass, Chronicles,
China, Vases.
Earthenware, Britannia ware,
Glass, &C.. &c., &c.
Goods sent 10 any part of the city free OF
charge Country dealers will do well 10 call
o. 8. WHIT GESEY,
7lh street,
Opposite Seden & Wiihers's Bank
Mar 10 (Star.)