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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1855-08-29

GREAT CRoPs AT THE WEsT.-A cores
pondent of the N. Y. Post writing from
Louisville, KY, (6th) gives a glowing ac-
count of the cereal crops in that region. He
says:
you need not be disturbed by the horrid
tales of the injury from the rain to the
wheat. 1t suffered some, in places, but not a
flea bite The oats stand or stood in dupli-
cate or triplicate Of ordinary years. The hay
was considerably injured, but what an au-
tumn of pasturage is close at hand The
corn fields of Ohio and Indiana may be es-
timated by tons, but cannot be measured
by bushels. You may send up a tremendous
shout of hallelujah for the Cheat West this
year. 1t will feed all Europe and the city OF
n. Y, in the bargain and have.a whole crop
left behind, that the railroads can't carry te
market,
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PETERSBURG MARKET.

Wheat, early this morning ST. 90 was paid for a
few extra prime samples, but we note a decline of
two to three cts. and quote l So to 1871 for good to
prime tobacco, the market is without any material
change since our last we quote Jugs at So q 81;
fine at $14 "a $40 -four, demand very limited,
with small sales at SO "a $101 purchasers to
any considerable extent might be made lower
cotton, market firm, 500 "a $113, sales of stock
very moderate corn, more inquiry to-day; sales
at so cents bacon, the market has been quite ac-
tive and Virginia very scarce, we quote Western
sides at IL "a liz cents and shoulders at 81 "a 104
cts; Virginia hog round at IL @ 10 cts. lard,
we quote Va. lard at IA "a 142 cts, Western do.
in bbls, at liz "a IL cts. salt, sales from stores
at ST 60 "a l 20 for fine, 81 80 "a ST 40 fol
ground alum turpentine, dull at 40 a AZ cts.
herrings, N. C. roe and cut at $73 a So guano
sales at $50 "a $55 from store for Peruvian So;
for Mexican, though better might be done for lot
to arrive. Aug. "a.
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We have sometimes thought that the hap
piest, most cordial being on earth was q fat
man His fat makes him genial, and in
proportion to the oil in his system is found
his good nature and hearty good cheer. A
fat man loves to laugh and give the fat flch-
es on his ribs goodly exercise by shaking
them with merriment. Everybody likes the
fat man, and he in turn, generous creature,
likes everybody. Good eating does the fat
man service it sticks to his ribs and piles
on layer after layer of the adipose it nour-
ishes him he fruetifes swells out like a
monstrous pumpkin in goodly soil and fills
much unoccupied space in this wide, wide
world. lie is grateful to the earth for the
good things its brings forth a flesh and
blood witness against the vanities of care
and n globular demonstration of the health
fulncss Of good humor. A fat man is always
n polite man. In q crowded room or q rail
way car the latest man will be the first to
make room for q new conner. His only sor-
row seems to he that he will be in some
body's way, but VIC would not have him a
whit tn. less, for his humanity is always in
proportion to his fat.
The fat man abounds in rich juices. He
is compressable, soft and expansive. All
the hinges in his framework are well oiled
and he moves about noiselessly, contented
and placid. You never hear any screeching,
croaking or Earring in the machinery of his
being. A fat man feels that he has q place
among men that heis cognizable he knows
he is not microscopic he knows he is seer
without heralding his coming with a -four
ish Of trumpets.
We cannot hate a fat man unless he treats
us to a palpable wrong and outrage, of whicl
he is well nigh incapable. A fat man is tn,
nearest approach, both fatty and mentally
to the most perfect of scientific figures
mathematical sphere A thin, raw-boned
skinny man, to the most limited dimensions
is simple, projecting line. A fat manis vol
luminous, spreading out in every direction
q lean man is nothing but length, the mer
continuation indefinitely from a given point
Oh that we, even zoe, had more fat !
Would that we were globous like Bro. Code
of the 3" Ladys Book" and som others
the craft we wot of!
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800 REWARD.

VILE give the above reward for the appre-
L hension and confinement of my Negro Man
DENNIS, if taken in this State, or 5000 if taken
out Of the State. Said Dennis has now been run
away about twenty months, viz since December,
1858. He is slightly bow-legged, toes turning out
a little, has a scar on one of his thighs caused by a
snag, of dark complexion, 5 feet 3 or 4 inches
high, aged about 81 years, and weighing when he
left about $50 pounds.
Since Dennis has been a runaway, 1 have heard
of his being in Johnston county as a tnrpentine
hand and ditcher; I have heard of his being about
Averasboro' as a maker of turpentine barrels and
striker in a blacksmith shop; perhaps in Fayette-
vile or its vicinity, and about Goldsboro'. I can
not say whether these representations are true,
but | have no doubt he is in Johnston, Harnett,
Cumberland or some of the adjacent counties, work
ing about as a free man. I learn he passed in
some places by the name of "John G.. Williams; =
be doubtless has other names by which he has
passed during his long absence.
1 will give the above Reward of 500 for his
apprehension and confinement in this State, OF
5000 if taken out of the State, so that I get him
again. IF delivered to nae in Raleigh, I will pay
all additional expenses besides the above Reward
Letters concerning said Runaway, to be addressed
to me at Raleigh. GRAY STRICKLAND.
Raleigh, August 25, 1855. 52-2m
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TREATMENT OF YELLOW FEvER.--Cap-
tain Jonas p. Levy, late of the U. S. trans
port ship American, who has had hundreds of
cases of yellow fever under treatment, says
he never knew of a case terminating fatally
afte- observing the following directions: Dis
solve in a wine glass Of water, a table spoon
ful Of common salt, and pour the same into a
tumbler, adding the juice of a whole lemon,
and two wine glasses o~fcastor oil. The whole
to be taken at one dose, Coy an adult.) Then
a hot mustard foot bath, with y handful of salt
in The water-the patient 10 be well wrapped
in the blankets until perspiration takes place
freely. Onremoval to bed, the feet ofthe patient
to be wrapped in the blanket. Afterwards, ap-
ply mustard plasters to the abdomen, legs and
soles of the feet. Ifthe head ache is very acute
apply mustard plasters to the head and tenn
pies. After the fever has been broken, take 40
grains of q%uinine and 40 drops of elixir of Wit
roll, 70 a quart of water. Dose-wine glass
ia! three times aday. Barley water, lemonade
and ice water may be used liz moderation.
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RECEIPTS FOR THE AGE

SINCE LAST IssUE.-$1 W. H. Reid, Maj. A.
Shaw, John Mcdonald, J. A. johnson, Summer
vile J. Beaman, Wilson Miss R. Beaman,
Maysville; W. A. Harris, WILLIAMSBURG; T.. J.
J%arratt, Joun Dr.. Moody, Weldon; W. H. Thomp-
son, Hyco Falls; ]. W. McGowan, D. Coleman,
John G. Powell, Fair Bluff A. G.. Stevens, Milton
A. A. Forest, Swift Island w. S. Kent, Halifax
Co. Fl. Va; David Clodfelter, Brummell's w
Hays, Enfield Mrs. S. G. Oats, Strickland's G.
H. Puede, Ind. J. Rothass, G. Ebert, Salem Mis-:
Nancy Steed, Warrenton S. T.. Wilder, C. B
Walker, Louisburg John Carr, Mt. Olive G.
Nartinburgh, Adam Treadwell, Washington /; ]
Jenkins, Tarboro' 7. J. Boner, L. N. Clinard, D
7. Spatch, Salem A. Beaver, Mocksville; W.. W
Carter, Halifax W. L. Booth, Gatesville; A
Wolfey, 7. E. Parker, DR.. W. H. Lee, auckland
J. Fetter, Winston; C. siler, Gulf Miss NJ. K
Seymour, London Bridge J. E. Whitaker, Hall
fax S. w. Bracken, Concord DR.. J. F. Foard
Rowan ]. Hardy, Stantonsburg 7. Barbour, Sr.
L. D. Spence, H. Il. Finch, Rigdon johnson, W
W. Pate, Leachburg; 81 ]. j. Battle, Rocky Mt.
SO A. B. Horton.
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AUGUST IS.
Heels over Head

Madame Mauoel de GrGndfo fort has written
a new Partisan book upon America and
American habits. Hear what she has to say
upon one distinguished feature of the people
of this country -:
"Butitis, above all, the poses Of the Amer
leans which merit being studied. | have
rarely seen a Yankee, whose position, when
seated, was not a miracle Of equilibrium and
imagination. Generally, they place their
feet on a mantelpiece, on a stove-pipe, against
n wall or a pillar, but in such manner that
their heels shall always be higher than the
head. IL one were to ask an American which
being in fable or history ought to be the hap
piest, he would without doubt reply-Briar-
Gus because he could extend more arms
and legs than other mortaIs."
We not demur at this, and indeed it were
perhaps the most philosophical to plead gull
ty to the charges at once. An American
does experience a pleasure in elevating his
heels above the earth, no mistake about that!
We are Inclined TO attribute it to some phys
zeal or mental popularity. 1t relieves u.s.
How could we read the papers, a new book,
or smoke, without having our feet elevated
Polite people over the water may set it down
as n vulgarity if they choose, bat, for our
part, VIC are inclined to believe that it is the
result Of n Great constitutional Dictum, or
Climatrical Necessity. The fumes of burn.
ing Birthstone and Salt Peter, away back a:
far rs 1776, may have had something to dc
with it as q proximate cause
Not only in personal s%ieStas, but in a 20
litical sense, we are all the time putting oul
National heels higher than the Nationa
head. We arc not inyidious-we indulge il
no personal reaections-but look for a mo
mont at the men we so constantly elevate tt
our highest places of honor, trust and profit
Do we not see the heels gaining a higher pc
sition than the head. A drunken, swagger
a candidate for some Office in opposition to
sober, quiet and prudent man. The peopl
become enthusiastic, rush to the polls an
elect the fool over the wise man by a tremen
dous majority. In this way, the Nation i
oil the time heels over head As a peopl
we all want to make a great Row and a fas
run so, we run into all manner of follie
and extravagancies of dress and equipagt
and early in life and down to old age we fin
ourselves all the time heels over head
dcLl
AS an American people, however, we al
wonderfully consistent, which is more tina
can be said Of some of our neighboring n
tons we carry out our individual notions
ease in the public administration of our n
tional affairs. We eelitinou bones o'morr
ings aud government catches the yawn, ar
like its poor Independent mortals ~elevates i
sleek heels above its head and quietly whittl
sticks and brushes away the flies! In boz
respects we are true as steel to our constit
tional prerogatives All! we have the S
cret Of the whole affair now in our ink drC
on the nib: Americans using their. legs
much are ever glad Of Il mantlepieoe, a sto'
pipe or apillaro on which to rest theml The
it is.
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For the Spirit of the Age

Mr.. EDITOR Through the columns of your ex-
cellent and widely circulated paper | wish to pre-
sent to the public an account of the proceedings at
Commencement of Davidson College, a young but
thriving institution, and, over which the Rev.
Drury Lacy of your City has been called to pre-
side. Wednesday the eighth was devoted to society
representatives, anniversary orators, annual &C.,
and was decidedly the most interesting of the two
days. The morning was rainy and uncomfortable
and there is no question but that 2 or 3 hundred
were prevented from attending from the ominous
aspect of the heavens nevertheless the grove was
thronged and these classic shades were filled with
a%bustling crowd. At ten O'Clock the bell summoned
the expectant crowd to the Chapel-and there as
the performances of the youthful orators were agree
ably diversified with recesses and intermissions, all
things went well alternately listening to the speech
es and to music's soft voluptuous swell. The ex-
erclses OF the forenoon were from the Representa-
uves OF the Eumenean society, and were character
ised by chasteness and elegance of expression, clas-
slcalIty OF arrangement, and by clearness and lumi-
nousness lnthe conveyance ofthe speakers IDEAS
The audience was well pleased with the highly
credltaoie efforts OF the gentlemen and departed to
then DINNERS 10 obtain a substantial repaSt, satisfied
Tor the moment with sthe feast of reason and the
now OF SOUL At three O'Clock we again assembled
to hear the representatives from the PhilanthropiC
society and the Annual orator on behalf of BOTH
These representatives ACQUITTED themselves wei
and showed by the methodical manner in which
they treated their subjects, the admirable drill they
had undergone as members of the philanthropic so
clety; One OF them, Nh. A. Mcqueen especially
held ms audience entranced by his burning elo
qnence, convinced by his irresistible augmentation
and enraptured by the enchanting spell of his Sc
ductve oratory. 1t was one of the ablest efforts Oh
behalf OF a young man | ever witnessed. Mr.. Nc
Lean, the anniversary orator from Milton, n. c
Itn!nk aenleVe6 on this occasion an enviahle rep
utation. The efforto of Rev. j. J. Smyth of Greens
boro', was pronounced by men who have attends
numberlessc commandments at different institutions
as professors or as visitors, to surpass anything c
the KIND they had ever listened to. Laudative @
panegyric could not enhance the intrinsic worth {
a piece, which can stand the incest test of criticism
or the most subtle penetrations O facute anylizatior
hundreds OF them will soon be scattered on tn
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NOTICE.

VXTE the Trustees of York Collegiate Institute,
w will expose to public sale of the goth day
of October next, sixteen half acre lots, for building
purposes. Sale to take place on the premises, near
Rocky Spring, Alexander county, n. c. The In
stitute is under the presidency of Rev. Professor
Brantly York.
Those desiring a location near a good institution,
would do well to visit the place on the day of sale,
in order to make purchases. AS to health of loca-
ton, and purity of water, the place is perhaps I'M
surpassed in the world, besides, the immediate vi
cinity affords the most beautiful mountain scenery,
only 20 miles from the western extension Rail
Road.
For further particulars address the undersigned
Trustees at Taylorsville, n. C. or Richard W. York,
South Lowell, Orange county, N. C.
ii. l.. SMITH, =,
LEMUEL BECKHAM, =
G. A. OTRICH, e
j. f. McLAIN, 3
A. SHARPE,
August 9th, 1855. Solids
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PRICES CURRENT.
RALEIGH MARKET.

Reported by JORDAN WOMBLE, Grocer.
Flour p Dbl. $3.50 a 81 so; corn p bush. so;
meal p bush. IS @ SOC; fodder p hundred so
q 90c butter p ID Is % Zoe. August 29.
WILMINGTON MARKET.
By GEO. H. KELLY, Grocer and Com. Merchant.
Turpentine, soft has advanced to 81 rs and
firm spirits turpentine remains firm at 39e and
plenty; rosin, the market is active, / 80 to l IS /;
tar arrives slowly and has advanced to 2 so; peef
cattle, a scant supply, a to 10c; cotton, small lot
of ~middling 10l, bale new la; corn meal plen-
ty, ST to L 10 coffee, no change, III, 80 days,
stock good; flour rather scarce, 9 SO to 10 for
super; corn, arrival of 1900 bushels, and sold ut
soc, Sc lbs to bushel; COW peas havo declined to
90c lime, a cargo of 900 casks, 1s to II provis-
ion, bacon scarce, 133 to 14c hog round, Is for
hams; lard very scarce, 133 for western and IA to
144 for n. c.; salt, sales of 1900 sacks at / %, go
days; sugar, N. O. Z to II, Porto Rico y to Il.
August Is.
STANDARDIZATION, we quote at II to 13C
p lb, with good supply on the market; corn
sales at 90c, supply light; cotton wanted by i'm,
porters at Ii to III for best grades; -four, receipts
light and prices,continue up, we quote family SO
super s 70, fne8 so, cross s spirits turpentine 81
to 35c per gallon, raw l 25 to 2 25.
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MARRIED.

In Halifax county, on the 4th inst, by John A.
B. Fitzpatrick, Esq, Mr.. Isaac Glasgoe to Miss
l.. g. Dicken.
In Nashville, n. c., on the 22nd inst, by the
Rev. DIR. Deems, Linz Banks Sanders, Esq, Sena-
tor from Johnston, to Miss Susan. Francis Drake,
daughter of DR.. John III. Drake, Senator from
Nash.
On the 9th inst, by the Rev. Anthony Dibrell,
Rev. W. M. Crenshaw, of Nottoway county, Va,
to Miss A. Agnes White, of Norfolk City.
In Randolph county. on the Sth inst, by Eli
Brewer, Esq, MIR. Joseph Cox 10 Miss Ruth Allen
Also, on the 18th inst, by Ii. NJ. Foust, Esq.
Mr.. Clarkson L. Aired to Mrs Neoma Mofitt
daughter of Aaron Mofitt, Esq, all of Randolph.
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pIAN0Sf

DERS0NS desiring GooD PIANOS, directly from
i the makers, scarranfed as to tone and finish,
can have them from any one of ten manufactures
at REDUCED PRICES, by addressing the subscriber,
who is a musician and a jadge, and per-
sonally every instrument purehasedbe before sending
it away. Much Of his time and attention is deyo-
ted to this species Of trade, and having sent a
large number to various sections Of the country
without the first complaint, he feels confident Of
giving entire satisfaction to all who favor him with
their orders. The prices for aets Pianos in per-
feet order, vary from $lS4, upwards. Any instru-
ment SOLD sbv him not corresponding with his
guarantee will be taken back and exchanged free
Of expense. Second hand Pianos in perfect order
bought at from oneto two hundred dollars. Harps,
Guitars, Melodeons, books and every thing per-
tanning to schools and colleges forwarded on the
best terms. Schools and teachers are allowed tea
per ceat. off from regular prices on all instruments
his permanent arrangement with the manufactur-
ers enables him sell all instruments at greatly re.
duced prices. He refers to Hon. c. E.. Badger,
Gov. Morehead, A. NJ German and others.
Address JAMES NJ EDNEY,
Sc John St, N. Y
New York, Aug. Is. 1855. SLY
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[Letter from Hon. John Minor Bolts, Of Virginia.

Letter from Hon. John Minor Bolts, Of Virginia.
RICHMOND, July 9th, 1855.
Messrs. VIM. s. Beers q Co., Gents-Considera-
sions of duty to the afflicted alone prompt me to
tend you this voluntary testimonial to the great
value of " Carriers Spanish Mcclure" for that al
most incurable disease, Scrofuta.
Without being disposed or deeming it necessary
to go into the particulars of the case, [ can say that
the astonishing results that have been produced by
the use of that medicine on a member of my own
family, and under my own observation and super
| intendence, after the skill of the best physicians
had been exhausted and all the usual remedies had
failed, fully justify me in recommending its use to
all who may be suffering from that dreadful mala-
dy.
I do not mean to say that it is adapted to all
constitutions, or that it will afford the same relief
in all cases; for, of course, 1 can know nothing
about that-but from what I have seen of the eff
fects, I would not hesitate to use it, in any and
every case of s%crofula, with persons for whom ]
felt an interest, or over whom I could exercise in.
fuence or control. Respectfully yours,
JNO. NJ. Bolts.
47-till Sept. /
For sale by P. F. Pescud and Williams Il Hay.
wood, Raleigh and ". J, Eddins, Forestville.
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GETTING Up STREAM.-Capt. John Banks
Of steamer Brothers, informs us that he has
made several trips as high as Buckhorn Falls,
and brought from eight to ten thousand bar.
rels naval stores to market. We are further
informed that all the important work below
Buckhorn has been let to responsible c%ontrac.
tors for sums within the estimates Of the
principal Engineer, to be finished during the
year-barring freshets and other unayoida
bic Accidentally wi Herald.
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MAYORS OFFICE.

RALEIGH, Gath Aug. 1855.
A Meeting of the citizens of Raleigh and OF
IA Wake County will be held in the City Hall
on Friday evening next, the 31st inst, at 4 o'clock,
to take into consideration the proper means oil
contributing provisions or money or both, to the
relief of the citizens at Norfolk and Portsmouth.
I invite all who feel an interest in the matter tc
attend.
WIZ DALLAS HAYWOOD, Mayor.
Aucust oath 1855. 30
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ROUNTYL LAND. BOUNTY LAND.

THE undersigned takes this method of informing
the old soldiers, and the widows and minor
Children of such as are dead, that he continues to
prosecute Bounty Land and Pension Claims against
the Federal Government on the most satisfactory
terms. .
Under a recent act Of Congress, soldiers who
served a period Of fourteen days in any war since
1875 and if such soldiers be dead, their widows or
Children are entitled to $50 acres of land. Those
who have received less than 100 acres, are entitled
to as much more as will make that quantity.
The subscriber has been extensively and success
fully engaged in the Bounty Land and Pension bu-
siness for the last four years, and having peculiar
advantages for prosecuting the above description
Of Claims, he offers bis services to the public IN the
above capacity, promising unremitted exertion n
behalf of those who may entrust their Claims to bis
hands.
All Communication addressed to the subscr;ha-
at Pleasant Hill, N. c., viii receive prompt at
~tention. THOMAS J. GARNER.
kEfEh 10 l2S-eowtf
J. f. Simmons, Weldon, n. G.
John Fl. Ivey, Atto'y at Law, Halifax, N. G.
L. A. Barns, Atto'y at Law,
S. j. Calvert, " " /"
Col. j. Randolph, I" "
Col. j. r. Chamblis, =" Hicsford. Va
Gov. Thos. Bragg, Raleigh, n. O.
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GoDEY's LADY's Book for September has
been received. The engrarings in this num-
Der arc much finer than usual, which is saying
that Cooley is still ahead of his compeers in
Magazine.dom. Price SO per year. We
will furnish Cooley and the Spirit of the Age
for 80 90 q year, one dollar and a half less
than the regular price.
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Glassiral nm MatbRmatiraI SrbuuI
MURFREESBOROUGH, N. G.
WIN. E. POOLE, A. M, NJ. D., PRINCIPAL.

WIN. E. POOLE, A. M, NJ. D., PRINCIPAL.
With competent assistants.
VNHE exercises of this Institution will be resum-
4 ed on the last Monday in September. The
scholastic year will be closed the third Monday in
July.
Pupils will be admitted at any period, though it
is desirable they should enter at the commence
ment of the term.
The design contemplated is the preparation of
young gentlemen for any class in College, or to en-
gage In any of the active pursuits Of life.
Every attention will be paid to the moral as well
as the intellectual improvement of pupils connec-
ted with the school.
Board in private families can be obtained at
$40 per month.
Terms Of Tuition per Session Of fve
months:
Primary Department, SO 90
Higher English, IL 90
Classical and Mathematical, Is so
The Principal is permitted to refer to the follow
ing gentlemen: His Excellency, Thomas Bragg,
Governor of North Carolina Rev. VIM. Hooper,
LII. D., President Chowan Female Collegiate In
%stitute Rev. Joseph II. Davis, President of Wes-
leyan Female College; Hon. K. Rayner, HEREFORD
county Col. R. T. Paine, Chowan county Rev.
Thomas Hume, Portsmouth, Va; David A. Barnes,
Esq, Northampton county.
Aug. 1855. 52-6w
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APPOINTMENT DEcLINED.-Judge Moore, Of
Alabama. declines the appointment of Assoc
ciate Justice of the Supreme Court of Kansas
In Mace of judge Gilmore. removed.