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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1855-10-10
The Grand Division.

The time for the annual session of the
upon us. We have onseveral occasions called
upon the Divisions to see to it that all are
represented at that meeting. Our only OBJ
ject in this brief paragraph is to keep it be-
fore them, hoping by this means to secure a
large attendance. Let us go to Charlotte,
Brothers, determined to take steps and devise
means to revive our glorious cause. We
verify believe a brighter and more suspicious
day will dawn upon us very soon, if We but
do our duty. Every e~nnobling aspiration
calls upon us to put forth our energies. LIE
US do it with a hearty good will.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1855-10-10

@ We'll" said a red faced Rummy to
as the other day-'your Prohibition doc
trine is going down; even Maine has repr-
dated it," EYES," we replied-"an all
hell is rejoicing !"-and we turned away
with horror and disdain from the wretch
that could chuckle with such fendish glee
over such a result. 1t was no matter of re-
joicing to him that his side in politics had
achieved a triumph-it was not from a salts
faction that Abolitionism and disunionism
had received a stern rebuke-these were tri-
fling incidents about which he cared moth
ing ;-butthe Mainelaw was repudiated-the
~drunkard's drink was to be allowed to flow
freely, and seattle and wither the homes and
hopes of thousands who are now protected
from its blasting inroads. These were the
hoped for results over which he rejoiced.-
Could any thing, short of a demon from the
internal pit, exult and laugh over such a tri-
umph! Oh! how has poor wife and children
would rejoice, and happiness once more re-
turn to his home, if the Maine law could be
brought to bear upon him.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1855-10-10

colorings its buds of early love and truth,
which spring and wither in a day. Life has
its blessings but the storm sweeps like the
desert wind in wrath to scar and blight the
l~oveliest forms that ever sported on this
beautiful earth Hopes! hove fair they gid
our morning sky though their brightness
but too often presages the coming storm.-
Life has its sunshine Int the ray that dashes
Ger its stormy wave is but the beacon of
decay.
Time passes, and each revolving season
but brings US nearer to the end OF all our
joys and our SORROWS, hurrying US on to that
undiscovered country, from whose bourne
no traveller returns" Weare ushered upor
LIES stage, there to act out a few lift
scenes" to dream ard pass away our shor
existence, and then sink INTO yion- eter
nifty whose end no eye can reach
: MOLLIE.
Aethelingay. Isle Of Wight, Va.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1855-10-10

A young friend, at Chapel Hill, has favor
ed us with a copy of the very interesting ad-
dress of George Davis, Esq, delivered before
the two Literary Societies of that Institution
on last commencement.
The address closes in the following appro-
pirate manner;
"My theme, though local, has been purely
North Carolinian !: and its purpose was, by
some striking examples, not solitary in their
greatness, but only shining pages of a lu-
minous history, TO showyou how rich we are
in alIthat makes the just and honorable pride
of q people. The mortal strength of the true
and loyal gentleman, has no ingredient so
powerful as an ever present pride of personal
character. The man who lacks it NAV move
without discredit on the plane Of life's ordin-
airy level but he can never ascend to noun
tain tops, nor feast his soul with the glorious
contemplation of great temptations nobly
fought and conquered. The undefnable spir.
it of patriotism has no element so powerful
as a high and justifable State pride. The
citizen who cannot feel it, may punctually
pay his 1.-THE of mint, annise aud cummin
but in all the higher duties of citizenship, he
will neglect the weightier matters of the law
Ill fares it with the State which can appeal
to its children by no nobler tie than a mar
row affection for the spot where they were
born"
while rejoicing, as North C~arolinians
that the records of the past entitle you to th,
most honorable pride, remember, that in 81
doing they call upon you for the exercise o
the noblest patriotism. Keep ever green tn,
memory Of your illustrius dead. Let then
live and shine in your hearts forever no
prompting you to empty Boosting, but quick
ening every generous impulse, and %stirrin,
in you the purest ambition. Arough fell
ofbattle awaits you. Arm for it now. Max
yourselves strong while yet the evil day
comenot. And while you stand hereupon tn
threshold of the world, and looking abroad
see nothing but the glad sunshine and th
green leaves and the still waters, and hea
the singing birds, resolve to-day to be up t
the highest mark of the duty which you ow
to yourselves, to the State, to God, as mel
as citizens, and as enlightened Christai
! gentlemen"
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1855-10-10
Aethelingay. Isle of Wight, Va.
Female Teachers.

The following fine specimen ofcorrect sentl-
ment we find in the Mobile Daily Advertiser,
in the Editors comments on a new work
called the Hidden PATH
Another object of the Hidden PATH
is to hold up to public condemnation the too
prevalent custom at the South, of consider
ing female teachers of Youth-no matter
what their worth, birth or educatioR-under
the ban of what is somewhat f~aeetiously
termed our best society," This custom is
a part of that mistaken social system which
denies to woman the right to contribute, by
her talents or labor, to her own support
how great soever her need may be-without
losing caste thereby. That it is a glaring
wrong, without the slightest excuse to Justify
or p~alliate it, no sensible manwill deny, and
we have hope that the book before US will
exercise a happy influence in correcting it.
Bella Conway the heroine (or rather one
of the heronies, for there are two, Of the
story, is q noble, ~high-spirited, self-discipli-
ned, self denying and highly-educated girl,
who, deprived at an early age of the care of
an afectionate and worthy father, and rob-
bed of her ust heritage and rendered miser-
able by a step-father, dares, rather than be
degradingly dependent, employ her talents
in the instruction of youth. Her position as
teacher is one of great annoyance to her lofty
spirit. Associates who formerly deemed
themselves happy to obtain her notice, nov
felt themselves privileged to worry and in
suit her. misunderstanding and empty-hea
ded damsels hodressed brilliantly andmad'
a sensation in society, at the expense of thei
' fathers honest creditors, curled their lip
{, haughtily andsmiled scornfully as the 'teache,
e passed by, and even he who had sought an
won the priceless treasure of her love, VIII
knew her unreasonable superiority to tn
be-painted, be-powdered and be jewelle
bellies, who affected to condemn her-shrun
# from an open recognition of his connectio
with his plighted bride. The noble CIR
however, is not left friendless and desolat
She is fortunate in her location as teache
and finds welcome support the generou
+ independent and manly Pourie, who, despi
ing the custom that permits a gentle Dor
, accomplished, lovely aud intellectual woms
Ut to BE- ignored or mistreated by her inferior
n merely because she employs her educatit
and talents in teaching, takes every opp
tunity to show her attention and defend he
ifneed be, by personal chaotisement Of t
inconsiderate gentlemen who dared spec
lightly of her within his hearing. AT:
years of patient waiting toll and and di
p Guilty, she surmounts every obstacle, yet t
it'll umphs only by the beauty of her life, b
lis gentle but firm adherence to the path of dut
&C and her NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. purity andtrut
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1855-10-10

The venerated and estimable wife Of Chief
Justice fancy, breathed her last on Saturday,
at Old Point. This esteemed and beloved Ia
DIV has been in feeble health for some days
past, and thou gh her disease had none of the
marks of yellow fever, soon after her decease
the skin bore unmistGkable evidence, by it's hue
that the insiduous destroyer had been lurking
in the system. Would that I could pause
here in my record of the sorrows of her distin-
guished husband but alas the same pen that
traces the sad story Of this bereavement, must
also convey the melancholy intelligence that
in few brief hours after the mother passed
away, the eyes Of her eldest single daughter,
Miss - Tanoy, were also closed in death.
Hers was a decided case of yellow fever,
and on yesterday, mother and daughter were
committed to the sasoe dark grave, to the
solemn measure Of the dirging waves. The
euIogy Of Mrs. fancy must be written by
those who knew her amid the sanctities OF
hor dome; and the gentle memories Of the
daughter must be treasured by the circle in
which she moved respected and beloved
Mrs. fancy was Il sister Of the late Francis
S. Key, the immortal author of the "Stal
Spangled Banner"
It is also reported that another single
daughter Of the venerable Oh IF Justice ii
quite III at Old Point.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1855-10-10
Currrspauhing ehitar's DrpurtmtaaH
To the Readers and Contributors Of the
Esprit"
R. @. STAPLES, 4 BROOKLYN, N. Y.


To the Readers and Contributors Of the
Esprit"
For the first time for several weeks, I take
my pen in hand to say a few words to my
friends through the medium of the Age
But how can I write? What can say p
Alas! alas poor Portsmouth. Doomed city
of my childhood, tears, bitter heart tears,
have been shed for thee. Since last l babe
adieu to kindred and friends, how many of
those Flowed, dear ones of the Home circle,
have gone to their last long homes. One, a
cousin, fell at his post. Nobly he lived, and
a martyr he died. Many will remember, the
late lamented Trugien, and his name will
long be cherished in the hearts of his fellow
citizens. A mother-in-law-an Aunt, and
three other cousins, have one by one been
borne from our gaze-but blessed thought,
they are now with the Triune. Their faith
was lasting, and their last hours were hours
of peace. IT'S true awe mourn, but not as
those who refuse to be comforted. We have
"a hope. A faith 10 believe that God chast-
ems whom he loves, and tho the rod falls
heavy, yet great will, be the reward to those
who bear the yoke aeasy, and the burden
light.
Dear Friends. with whom I was wont te
m weekly in days agone, ye can ap.
preciate my feelings. Perhaps ye have par
ted from friends, never, never to meet more
on earth. They are sleeping in the church
yard, the silent city of the dead, and thei
seats are vacant around the family hearth
stone. And oh the thought of the reunion
of those who are spared, how it aches m,
poor brain, Many bright eyes will hay
boon dimmed, many warm hearts will hay
ceased their pulsation, and when their name
are mentioned it will be with those who hav
: fallen beneath the blow of " Grim Death.
3 A few weeks more, and the now absent wi
: be returning tie their homes, but to meet, il
stead of their former companions, the face
d of strangers. New friends will have to |
y sought, new acquaintances made, for chan:
will be written On everything.
e Dear Contribuors-and dear Readers, no
that the chilly winds begin to blow, al
winter is approaching, l shall again resur
my weekly communings, and endeavor
cater to your varied tastes 10 the best Of n
lie humble ability. To the Social Circle, I won
ID say that, I will be pleased, with The conse
=, 4 of the delicate fair who compose that hap
i band, to be considered an honorary memb
C. what says Observation-Disclosures
#, and Matte will I be welcome? I PAL
u.s. for a reply.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1855-10-10

mA We have again and again heard it
argued that a prohibitory law would be un-
constitutional. Unconstitutional is in the
mouths of every miserable mendicant that
hangs about the g~rog-shop. We hear indi-
o'duats talk ~fippantly about the CoNsr1rU-
TIoN, who, a few months ago, if asked what
the Constitution was, would have sworn ii
was something good to eat-suchas "the gen.
try" have at the Hotels-a soup, a pudding,
: q pie or sonsethia'!
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1855-10-10

NORTH CAROLINA RAILRoAD.-We learn
from a schedule of Passenger Fare and
Freight charges on this Road, that each have
been considerably reduced. We are also
pleased to learn from the agent here, that the
travel on this road is very large, and thatthe
quantity of freight transported over the road
is constantly increasing. When the road is
completed, as we hope it will be in a few
months, the friends Of the road confidently
believe that a large number of passengers
and vast quantities of produce will pass over
the road, so that it will not only prove adj
v~antageous to the country through which ii
passes and to the interest of the State gen
orally, but become a source of profit to the
stockholders.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1855-10-10
The Altar and the Grave.

ny WILLIE EDGAR PABOR.
f" For close beside the altar was the grave"
Soft music through the chaneel floats
In bird like cadeney,
With winsome tally to the notes
OF spirits pure and free.
With sunny hair and dark brown eyes
Before the altar stands,
A youth and maid of high emprise
With appraised hearts and hands.
the orange fllet wreathes her brow
Where rose-buds spangle thro'
He stands with noble bearing
One beautiful" BOTH TRUE.
Companions Ger the sea of time,
Joined in a bond Of lore,
Their vows are mingling with the chime
And heavenward both move.
Slowly and solemnly they come
A long funeral train;
They gather round the open tomb
With sorrow and with pain.
Folded-the white hands DER her breast
Sealed-thy sparkling eyes;
Braided-the dark brown hair at rest;
In narrow home she lies.
The cypress hath usurped the fold
Of orange and of rose;
And sable raiment mournfnl told
OF sorrow, gloom, and woe.
With prayer and sigh they laid her low,
Then turned away to weep,
That one SO loved should ever know
The silent, dreamless sleep.
HARLEM, n. Y. 1856.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1855-10-10

DRowNED.-We learn that a white boy
named Edward Smith, and a colored man
named William Mitchell, both of this place,
accidently fell from the deck of the Schooner
Dolphin on Friday last, off Cape Haterass,
and were drowned. They were engaged in
play at the time the accident occurred, and a
sudden rolling of the vessel to one side, threw
them over the ~railinginto the sea. The Cap
tain being left alone in the vessel, could af-
ford them no further assistance than cutting
his boat loose, to reach which was their only
chance of safety. Mitchell sunk in a few
moments, but the last seen of Smith he was
striking out m~anfully for the boat, but as he
was then about $50 yards from her, the
J probability is that he did not reach her.
NeaC6erne Journal.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1855-10-10
MA BIO. J. G. Wilkerson, of Chariot

BaA BIO. J. G. Wilkerson, of Charlotte,
informs is of the organization Of a new Di-
vision in Mecklenburg county, under the
title of Trinity Division, No. l93." He
was assisted by Bro. B. W. Alexander and
other brethren Of Hopewell Division. The
following officers are reported as elected, viz:
Y. P. Walden, W. P. Thos. M. Kerr, W.
A. Robt. F. Simpson, T. S. John Simp-
son, T.; S. Mcclure, c.; D. Hutchinson, A.
c.. John Hutchinson, I. S.. Joseph Nc
Lure, o. S. The +. s.. is omitted, accident
ally, we presume. Three initiated at the
first meeting and several other applications
It is predicted that this Division will do well.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1855-10-10

D4 The Password for the current quar-
ter has been forwarded by the r. s. to all
Divisions entitled to the same. If any such
have failed to receive it, they viii please no
tify the G. s.. Immediately.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1855-10-10
Spirit of tBs 9ge>
A Positive Advancement.

Subscribers receiving their papers with q CROSS
MARK, are thereby notified that in four weeks from
the receipt of the first number thus marked, their
subscription years will expire; and unless renewed
within that time, the paper viii be discontinued.-
This rule will be inHexibly adhered to.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1855-10-10

8eA3 Some friend has sent us a pamphlet
copy of the Proceedings Of the second annual
meeting of the Stockholders Of The Atlantic
and North Carolina Railroad Company, with
the Reports of the Officers. 1t was printed
at the American Advocate Office, Kinston.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1855-10-10

Nc Nothing is much more disgusting
than the arrogant affability of the se!fgreat;
it only serves to show others the sense they
entertain of their own inferiority, since they
consider it essential to stoop SO low to meet
IT.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1855-10-10
Written for the Spirit of the Age
AUTUMN BREATHINGS.

Inscribed to " CLAUDE, Of Beech Spring"
" Hark through the dim woods dying
With a moan,
Family the winds are signing;
Summers gone"
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1855-10-10

B% Coaehmakers and Blacksmiths, will
do well to notice an Advertisement in our
columns to-day.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1855-10-10

ay Seven years ago Myron Fl. Clark
kept a one horse hardware store. In 1919,
Myron III. Clark was a deputy sheriff. In
1850, Myron Fl. Clark was one of the mar
shals for taking the census of a one-horse
village. In 1853, Myron FL. Clark was cleo
ted Senator-Myron Fl. Clark is now Cover
nor. Whether Myron III. Clark will go still
higher remains to be seen. If he should, it
would only show that a mans position in
this world depends less upon his deserts than
upon /" surrounding circumstances" Think
of Myron Ell. Clark, and never say die. The
man who will be President in 1870 is now,
probably, pedling India rubber rat traps
Again VIZ repeat, never despair.
ALbdny Police Tribune.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1855-10-10
WEO WILL RESPOND2

A gentleman in Cleaveland county sends
us eleven subscribers, and says he intends
to send US fifty before he stops-and asks
i" Who will do likewise ?" We hope all will
speak at once and say-I-I-I-until the
extra thousand we so much desire are all Sc
cured. Our pen is ready to make the entries.
< -
. be- A Correspondent informs US that con-
siderable ~revivals of Religion have taken
place in Lenoir county recently. The Meth
odists have had 4 additions in Kinston and
% at Venters' School-house. The Mission
airy Baptists A or S at Harriet's Chapel, and
8 or ten at Bear Greek. The Christian Dis
ciples have had 40 added to their Church at
Wheat Swamp, and several at Kinston. Our
Correspondent adds =" there is a glorious
work being done throughout our State, to the
building up of the kingdom of our Saviour"
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1855-10-10

n "CARoLINE LESLIE" is accepted, and
viii appear next week.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1855-10-10


Clergymen sometimes unbend from their
general seriousness Of d~emeanor, and in the
way Of humor or harmless satire make as
good a 'point" as they could in q sermon,
and perhaps be quite MS effective for good. In
strong Illustration of this, look at Sidney
Smith. But it is not Of him that the follow
ing anecdotc is told, but of Parson D,
an orthodox minister of Marblehead, Mas
sachusetts:
PEARSON D liked a joke amazingly
and so, for that matter, did Parson A.
who was a Baptist. The latter being near
the house of the former when o shower came
up called on Parson D, and requested
the loan Of an Umbrella
4 thought said Parson 49, thai
you liked water?
so | do" responded the Baptist but
wish to aeoid sprinkling p"
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1855-10-10

BaE~ The following gem from our talented
contributor, Willie Edgar Pabor, well de-
serves a place in our columns. Mr.. Pabor
ranks high as poet, and some Of his produc-
tons display genius Of rare quality in one
so vOupp.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1855-10-10

--" Other days come back to me
With recollected music"
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1855-06-26
TIE BEAUTIES OF kNOw.S0TEING LIE
GISLATION.

CoycoRp, IL. H. Juno 22.-The most exciting a-
fair of the session took place in the House to-day
Mr pitmun of Bartlett presented the following:
Whereas lie preamble and joint resolution III r1la-
ton to the grant Of lie pGbc lands for the benefit oil
the INDECENT insane have been passed by this House
aud sent the Senate for concurrence, %hlci pre-
aLc contains misstatenen.s of the facts al the case
of such nature reflect discrcd upon this house,
by showing its members to be ignorant OF matters
upnT, which tcy assume to act and thereby placing
,,pun the public records standing rcprouch upon
the character of the Stptc therefore,
Resolved, That member be sent to the Senate re-
nuirng that body to return said preamble and rcs"lu:
lion TO this house. in order that the said misstatc-
mcn.s may be cnrrccted md such dscredlt and re:
proach muy he removed from the members OF this
house, and from the character of the Senate.
A long aud most violent discussion arose; after
which the motion to adopt was lost-2O3 10 rs.
The following is the preamble referred to above;
"Whereas the bill granting l2,000,OOO acres ofpub
lie lands to be appropriated pro rata among the sev
eral Suites of our Cpion for the benefit OF the ndgen
insane passed the United States Senate at the las
session Of Congress- by vote of % yeas to u rays
and the House of Representatives by vote OF 81 l.
S. vet failed to become law i'll consequence OF III
veto message OF tho President of the United States
TIC objections to the above we're that the bill o
Congress specified ten Instead of twelve millions
acres, US stated in the preamble agreed 10 by III
House. The preamble stated that the bill had passe
Congress ut the last session, whereas it had passed
the one previous aTd thnt instead of the bill proyi
ding for p2yafG division Of the public lands amon
the States stated i'll the preamble the bill provide
that there be appropriated in compound ratIo G
their geographical extent.
Ilf deuded people, insgated by uuprinciped pol
ticians, will attempt to make Legislators out uf Know
NOthlngs, what else can be expected u
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1855-06-26
COMPREHENSIVE.

TIME subscribers have enored into Grocery
Il for the purpose Of carrying on q zen nndrr the fra
OF GEORGE merriam CO, and have .aI Ist nn Dock
and commodiOus lumber house" sofn n band genera!
strces Tncy will keep constantly on and Northern pro-
duce They will also be in regular tSnt socrion Of tho
Bacon, Lard and other proghapd supply Of smhas!d
country They have nov . On suitable family use
T TfsGP si hey @ ss Bel Being s
large of goods Of any ns from board
of the vessels free of drsyasa. ,ha Lowest rates
insurance can os solicit share of the public pa
They most respectfully '' GEORGE merriam.
tToBrge- 1855, LEVI GWALTSEy
Feb 5-eoln&la"a
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1855-06-26
From the Parkcrsburg News.
MORE KNOW-NOTHING WITHDRAWALS IN

Before the election We stated that There had been
from two to three hundred Withdrawals from the Know.
Nvthings in Jackson county. Though it was denied
at the time, is admitted and the result proved
it. We have certain information, that the vote oil
Jackson county in the Winchester, Know o,h'ng
nominating convention So while ut the polls on
the day OF tho election, tho largest Know, Nothing
vote fur INV candidate, with oil the outsiders they
could get, wac 635-a difference of a52:
But It appears they are not all out yet for some are
still leaving as the annexed card shows
TO TIC Edfio,. of The Pa,k'rsburg Hers: 80.
SIu:-Wi you do US the favor to inform the public,
through your paper that we, the undersigned, have
Withdrawn from tho know-Nothng order, because
that organization proscrbes political rights as 10.
eul voters A. j ADAMS,
J. w. RHODES,
W. F. RHODES,
G. A. RHODES.
Mill CREEK. Jackson Co., Va, June 6, 1855.