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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1855-09-19
Return TO first Principles.

1t must be perfectly obvious to every DIS
eliminating observer, that the friends OF the
Temperance Reform, in their anxious desire
to attain a certain end, have in a great meas
ure overlooked the means of accomplishing
that end. In every age and phase OF tne
Temperance cause, MORAL SUAsIoN has been
the great, successful means of promoting It's
onward march. 1t has come with the kind
words of sympathy and aid, and restored
the fallen bound up the wounds OF the I'm
fortunate and restored him to himself, his
family and to society. 1t has inspired hope
into the despairing mind. 1t has carried
peace and plenty to many a turbulent star
wing family; and its saving and blessing
influence has been seen and felt throughout
all the qualifications of social life.
AT no period in the history of this reform
has the kindly influences of Moral Suasion
been more needed than the present. 1t is
true we regard this benign principle as to-
tally inadequate to reach the case OF the
liquor seller who for filthy gain deals out
death and destruction to his friends and
neighbors--a more powerful principle, even
that of prohibition by laao, is intended to be
brought to bear upon him. But this princi-
pie of coercion was never contemplated in
the economy of the Temperance reform tc
be applied to the drinker of Intoxicating
beverages. The appliances of the Good Sa
marian of old, are those which have beer
used with so much success upon him. Hav'
we not forgotten and neglected himP o
friends of Temperance, let us return and d
our first works over again-let us again turl
our attention to the fallen and degraded, an
to others who are fast following in their foot
steps-letu us reclaim the wanderer persuad
and warn the moderate drinker; build u
our Divisions, those Asylums Of safety an
protection where thousands nave repose
peacefully and unframed by the assaults
their old enemy. Then, not only shall v
have saved the lives of those who are read
to perish, but we will nave established a r
liable rampant from which may be hurlt
those missiles with which we hope to silen
the batteries of Alcohol which have held O
beloved country in slavish siege for 10 the
many years.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1855-09-19

RAJ An interesting revival Of Religion is
in progress at the Baptist Church in this city,
under charge of Rev. G. w. Johnston. Sew
eral have professed conversion and quite a
number are inquiring the way of life.
Some interest is manifested in the cOngre-
CATION at the Mission (Methodist) Chapel, in
charge of Rev. Henry Gray. God grant that
the interest and influence may increase and
spread until our entire community may feel
its effects, and every Church realize a time
Of refreshing from the presence of the Lord.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1855-09-19
Written for the Spirit of the Age.
w might have been.
BY LIONEL CLIFTON.

BY LIONEL CLIFTON.
Oh heaven recall the past no more
Nor picture what WE MIGHT HAVE BEEN ;
| would not learn life's lesson Ger
Or tread again the surging shore,
Where nought but crested pillows roar
Above the rocks of sin.
o Lethe in thy bosom bear
The fruitage of a little hour;
The seeds were words "as light as air.
The fruitage is but deep despair
All-all is dark that once was fair,
o! jealousy, the power!
Nay, taunt me not by picturing
Bright visions to the eye;
No sunbeams car their brightness fling
Across my path; or, if they wing
Their way, no purity they bring,
But wo and misery.
Back, memory to thy secret shrine!
Thou ghost of i'll used years!
/ must not think what might have been
(Alasi the thought J to me and mine,
Had we when bleeding at loves shrine
In mercy, blent our tears.
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Three Indispensable Things.

/. Persons writing to us, requiring an
swers, should always be sure and enclose a
postage stamp.
q. Communications must always be accom-
panied by the real names of the writers, or
they will not appear.
3. In ordering a change in the address Of
a paper, be certain to say where the change
is to be made from, as well as where 1t is to
90 to.
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Written for the Spirit of the Age.


Lies Eventide.-BY LIONEL CLIFTON.
All me it seems as though the ray,
Has fled that once lit up my way,
And as the shadow wells the day,
So shadow wells my heart /;
A sadness steals across my soul
And fainting tremors through me roll,
And dimness shades Lies open scroll,
And doubt of me is past.
Why is it that / thus recall
The pictures gracing memory's wall,
And range them in the spirits hall,
With eyes bedimmed with tears.
l am not now what | have been; x
What has appeared upon the scene
And wrought this change in thought { mieI
From hope, to many fears?
What Gains the current of blood
That once was like a rushing flood,
And leaves me in a musing mood
Beside the tide of thought?
las age had aught to do with this?
The white hairs OF my head l wis,
Are monitors | may not miss
And are with meaning fraught.
The FORMING and the NOON are fed!
All me! l lay my weary head
Upon my hand, to sorrow wed,
By sorrow sanctiied
The neat and burden Of the day
Are over now for me, ] lay
And now l wait the call away,
AT Life's calm EyENTIDE.
Non san quabis m."-HoRACE.
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A Positive Advancement.

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 will expire; and unless renewed
within that time, the paper will be discontinued
This rule will be infexibly adhered to.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1855-09-19
Copy of Order.

On motion, Ordered, that Ministers and Dele
gates attending Religious Conventions, Assemblies,
Synods, Presbyteries, Conferences, Associations,
&C., within the State, having passed over the Road
going, be permitted to return free, by producing
the Certificate of the Clerk or Secretary of such
religious or other assembly, &C., that they have at
tended the same"
Similar Orders are in force on all the Rail
Roads in this State.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1855-09-19

be- The September number Of the North
Carolina Arator is received. The Arator is
one of the best agricultural publications in
the South and a copy should be taken by ey-
cry Farmer In the State.
Address Thos. J. Lemay, Raleigh, n. G.
Terms one dollar a year, in advance and
published monthly.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1855-09-19

BaT The weather has been extremely hot
for the past week-"w whiting a fellow down
like a collard leaf" Our City and vicinity
are, however. in the enjoyment of unusual
health for this season of the year.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1855-09-19

WILMINGTON RAIL RoAD.-The ~receipts on
the Wilmington & Weldon Rail Road for
the 10 months from October "a to JuIv ,55
inclusive, were $3.50. 7O9, "a. The trayel
during the month just past is said to be
greater than in any preceding month.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1855-09-19

BEThe Carolina Cultivator for this month
is filed as usual with instructive, entertain
ing matter. W. D. Cooke, Raleigh; price
81 a year.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1855-09-19

BF Graham's Magazine for September is
a splendid. No, fully sustaining the high
reputation it has always borne.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1855-09-19
Orr1oE OF THE N C. R. r. Co.

SdllsbuFy, sept. 8, 800.
Messrs. Loaorie, Kcstler and Mosely:
GENTLEMEN In reply to your letter of the 9th
inst, I have to refer you to the copy of the Order
below, taken from the Journal of the Board of Di-
rectors. This order will apply to your inquiry and
will be in force. Very respectfully,
CHARLES T. ISHER Pres't.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1855-09-19
Temperance Meeting.
CHARLOTTE, Sept. s, 1855

CHARLOTTE, Sept. 8, 1900.
Pursuant to notice, a meeting of the Com
mittees from the various Divisions in Neck
lenburg county was held in Charlotte this
day. Col. B. w. Alexander, of Hopewell
Division, was called to the Chair, and Jas.
G. Wilkinson appointed Secretary.
The Chairman explained the object of the
meeting whereupon the following Preamble
and Resolutions were presented and adopted, !
viz:
WHEREAS, we the Sons of Temperance Of
Mecklenburg county, have learned with great
pleasure that the Grand Division of the Sons
Of Temperance Of North Carolina will meet
here on the fourth Tuesday in October next
and desiring the advancement of the Tenn
perance reformation, would urge upon the
G.. d. to accept our cordial thanks for this
manifestation Of partiality towards old Meek
lenburg, in selecting this place for holding its
next annual Observation-Disclosures,
Resolred, That Mecklenburg Division con-
stitute a Committee of Arrangements to wait
upon the citizens of Charlotte and make all
necessary arrangements for the entertain
ment Of the members of the G.. ID. during it's
sitting in this place.
Resolced, That Thursday the 25th, be set
apart for public exercises, and that all Sons
OF Temperance be invited to unite with US in
the demonstrations on that occasion.
R~esolced, That Gen. S.. f. Cary, and Hon.
j. B. ONeal be invited to be present and adj
dress the people, in connection with those APP
pointed at the last session of the Grand Di-
vision, viz Rev. DIR. Deems, L.. Blackmer,
Esq, and Prof. R. Sterling.
Resotced, That the public generally be in
vited to attend the public exercises on the
25th and that the Charlotte Saxhorn Band
be invited to perform on the occasion.
The following Committee of Invitation was
appointed unde the Sd Resolution Messrs.
S. H.. Elliott, of Steel Greek G. NJ. Camp
bell, of Pleasant Hill j.. G. Wilkinson, of
r Mecklenburg, and B. W. Alexander, of Hope
. well.
The meeting then adjourned.
B. W. ALEXANDER, Chm.
j. G. WILKINSON, Sec.
1 nGP It will be seen by the following COM
munication from the President of the N. G..
: Railroad, that the Representatives in atten-
= dance upon the Grand Division at Charlotte,
will be permitted to return home free of
charge:
e OFFICE OF THE N. c. R. R. Co.
! Salisbury, Sept. s, 1855.
: Messrs. Loprie, Kestler and Nosely:
GENTLEMEN In reply to your letter of the 9th
inst, | have to refer you to the copy of the Order
~ below, taken from the Journal of the Board of Di-
~rectors. This order will apply to your inquiry and
u will be in force. Very respectfully,
q CHARLES T. FISHER, Pres't.
! Copy of Order.
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Wnmber 3.
LADIES DEPARTMENT..
Written for tho Spirit Of the Age.

Written for the Spirit Of the Age.
ABectionately inscribed to tie Social Circle.
DEAR CIRCLE: In passing through the
mountain gorges and winding wales Of Wes-
tern North Carolina, ON n tour of pleasure, 1
became much exhausted by the excessive
heat Of early Autumn's MONDAY sun. Mer-
ging from a deep shadowy forest, I entered
. broad avenue, winding gently up a lovely
hill, beautifully lined on either side with sha-
dy trees-the oak, the pine, the horsc-chest-
nut and wild laurel, all bowling gracefully to
the gentle Eephyrs. On ascending the top Of
the hill, l discovered on my left, "a beautiful
Mansion with
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1855-09-19

X Non san uabis cram. "-HoRAcE.
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The meeting then adjourned.
B. w. ALEXANDER, Chm.

BaE 1t will be seen by the following COM
munication from the President of the n. G.
Railroad, that the Representatives in atten-
dance upon the Grand Division at Charlotte,
will be permitted to return home free of
obarpa.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1855-05-28

VIRGINIA ELEcTroN.-A despatch from Bal
timore says, thirty three counties show gain
to Flournoy, of $500, compared with 1852,
when Pierce had $4,000 majority. There are
1873 counties Ia the State. Wise is in Wash.
ington, and claims to be elected by 10000
majority. In some counties, the Know No
things have failed to make a favorable inn
preston. in Shenandoah, for instance,
Wise's majority is 2054, which is larger than
Pierees majority. Page, $50 for Wise, and
only 700 for Pierce. On the other hand Au-
eusta gives 1900 majority for Flournoy, and
only 800 for Scott. The Richmond Enquirer
{ inks the returns are favorable to WISE
1t is claimed that John S. Caskie, Tin the
Richmond district and Paulus Powell, both
Democrats, are re elected to Congress.
The latest despatch from Washington rep
resents that the general opinion seems to be
that Wise is chosen by from 5000 to 10, 900
minority However this may be, il is evident
that the Know Nothings have not met with
the success which they a. ticpated. Even if
they have succeeded by O small majority, the
victory can be but Of little use to them, be-
cause it is not sufficient TO ensure to them the
vote Of Virginia on the Presidential contest.
The result must disturb many political cacu-
lations. II viii lond 10 put a stop to the pro-
cess OF "nationnlizing' the Know Nothing
party, for IL il cannot carry the South on a
compromise and aoughface platform, il will
be compelled to ask support from the North,
on grounds which will enttle it to the conf.
dence OF the northern people. In such q
case, those politicians who have so recently
shown disposition 10 abandon their anti-sla-
| very professions. will be obliged 10 turn about
again and perhaps even q change of oourss
will not save them from defeat and disgrace. =
| Ereaing Telegraph.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1855-05-28
The Worcester Evening journal.

The Saturdays issue of the Journal announces
the inevitable result, which hassbeen seen from
the beginning by every one having the means of
forming correct judgment-the discontinuance
of that paper. The Editor says -
Hathaway, Brothers & Co. have taken one of
the best pictures we ever saw. 1t is likeness of
" the last fool that undertook to make third
daily live in this city. 1t bears a strong resem-
blance to the editor of this paper.
The Editor also says -
Five months since, we commenced the publ
cation of the Daily EGenj9g journal, having at
that time associated with us certain other par
ties, who, within two weeks, g stampeded" from
their agreement, and thus left the Journal solely
IN our hands. Its continuance from hat date de-
pended entirely upon the amount of labor that
we could perform, it demanding of us to perform
alone, the labors of editor, local reporter proof
reader, and financial manager. besides deyoting
two hours in the day TO manual labor in the es-
tablishment. For near five months, we have per-
formed this amount of labor. =
We have received nothing for our five months in
cessant sl7riM labor, and have spent oar last dol
lar in trying to establish Temperance and Amer
lean paper in misplace.
HOW IT WAS DONE, AND WHAT BECOME OF IT.
We shall stick to our little bark, till rudder,
SPAR and hull, are gone.-EUefting Journal, Jan.
2ad
Well, reader, she's gone to the dev2 null and
all, and every soul on board has persisted except
~ '-'-'-e-"~ - T4-~~ss'r Ionr71QL 1Tqg o.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1855-05-28
ryNANCIAL.

SATURDAY, May 26-Tle money market is better sup
nIej tban ever with capital and rates are sufficiently low
to satisfy all reasonable borrowers Money can De readily
bined at per cent on first class paper, and We hear
Of large sums loaned on demand, at less figure The
foreign news looks well financially, and the increased re-
CENTS of gold from California tend very much to strength
en- confidence.
The stock market was active and buOyant, with gene
raIy an upward tendency this morning, and it Is very
dncut to obtain any large amounts OF Stock without
materially raising the price aud Maine sold at
mar and the same was firmly hid; Old Colony improved
!, selling at sl5i Flchburg in demand at So
worcester is firm 934; Ess ern, 504 bldg Concord
As bd Western, 924 to 92; Cheshire q BIDS Concord
and Montreal preferred So bid ex-jivdend of per cent;
Portland and Saco PSI to 93 Vermont and Canada G3
bid, 70 asked; Manchester and Lawrence is dull and
heavy at 81 bill 66 Asked Northern more inquired for
with sales at 50; Grand Junction 33 to 81 Ogdensburg
a. to 81 Vermont Central p g; Vermont and Massa-
chnsetts III to l3a -Boston Teiegraph.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1855-05-28

THE LIQUOR LAWN Chelsea, there was
a conviction under the new law on Tuesday,
and the defendant was fined $50 and costs, and
committed to the House of Correction for 80
days.
IN Roxbury, on the night of the 23d inst,
a teamster was arrested with an assorted car
go of liquors from Boston. The liquors were
stored in the Court House. At the trial in
the Police Court it appeared that the teamster
was in RoXbury with his load of liquors for
the purpose of selling them, and Justice Hill
lard sentenced him to pay fine of $50 and
costs, and to be confined III the House OF
Correction at Dedlam for thirty days. The
defendant appealed, and gave the required
bonds The fate of the horse, wagons and IL
quors were reserved for another day.
In New Bedford, Edward McGrady was
arTaigned for drunkenness, his second offence
under the new law, and with the alternative
distinctly before him of undergoing sentence
of three month imprisonment in the House
of Correction, he reluctantly confessed to hav-
ing got his liquor at a noted groggery on the
old Market Square, of one Ann NJ. Cum
mings, who proved to be Miss in her
teens;" and who was sentenced to pay a fine
of $40 and costs, and to be imprisoned in the
House of Correction for thirty days. A com.
plant against Daniel Giles. the alleged keep
er of the GROCERY, stands continued to the I'd
of June.
Theprincipal distiIIers of Boston, and
probably the most liberal subscribers to the
fund for the resistance of the new law, have
been authorized by the new city government
to manufacture liquors. under that law. The
names are familiar John Z. Heard, John NJ.
Barnard & Co., John Trull & Co., VIM. e.
French & Co., and Luther FELTON, & son. The
manufacturers are required to give $4,000
r''+;ons IF the law,
bonds to observe the eo..,..~.>..-
and any violation of the law not only forfeits
the bonds but makes further manufacture or
sale by the parties illegal. The fact that these
distillers have thus publicly recognized the va
lidity of the laws shows that the- believe it will
be sustained and enforced, and is an encour-
aging fact 10 the temperance men.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1855-05-28
cent cnrelesannss can l. nssisned for the acct


cept carelessness can be assigned for the acei-
dent.
The French Emperor has been greeted with
enthusiastic plaudtts by his subjects every
where since he attempted assassination. At
Pianori's trial, the presiding judge refused to
admit any lady spectators into the Court, and
the trial was conducted very quietly, it is sup
posed with view to prevent any interest be-
ing taken in the criminal, and to discourage
any future attempts 70 gain notoriety. The
accused gave no reason for his act, except
that he and his family had been ruined by the
French invasion of Rome.
The oldest Catholic prelate now living, is
Samuel, Archbishop of the United Armenian
church, at Lemburg, in Galicia; he is lO4
years Of age.
A letter from Rome states that the Golden
Rose. which the Pope blesses every year, and
presents to some female sovereign, Is this year
to be given to the Empress Of Austria.
A lady has been appointed without opposi-
ton, to the Office of church warden of St.
Thomas's, Dudley.
A Russian eagle, a trophy captured near
Balaklava, brought to England by her Males
tvs ship Vengeance, has been sent by Capt.
Lord F. Russell to London, as present to
her Majesty.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1855-05-28

Cray Hairs Cssu ngcd. and no Dye employed.
VAN DEUSEN'S IMPROVED WAIIPENE In addition
to the virtues Of the above wonderful Hair restorative, and
well established specific the fact admitted hatit is
of the preparations for the hair now in use Besides
changing gray hair to its original color, aud producing
new growth where partial badness disfgures the head
softens and beauties the hair caces from the skin pm
pies and all euptons, and in of confirmed
nervous affections Of the head affords repeated ap
plications speedy and happy relief Thousands
have experienced its happy effects, and being safe and
pleasant application it is daily used in the families of the
elite and fashionable.
For sale by JOHN @. HILL, Apothecary, 229 Main
street, Worcester. Depot ia Chambers ST. New York;
iv13 deGlly
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1855-05-28

MAINR-An Augusta correspondent OF the
Boston Journal writes, that the Know Nothing
State Council Of Maine, thousand in num-
Der. met at Bangor on Thursday, and nomi"
mated Hon. Samuel c. Gage, of Augusta, tor
Governor, in place of the present incumbent,
Arson P. Morrill,. The friends Of Mr. Nor
rill withdrew from the order, in i'll humor :
Mr.. Gage has held various offices in Augusta,
hpt 10 not widely known.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1855-05-28
y SIP ..z.......M ONDAY, MAY 20. 500 i

New Method of inhalation. = new ~, and
powerful discovery for the cure OF oonsupptlo asthma,
bronchitis Coughs Colds, and all Jung complaints Ut
Ourtiss ygeana OF Inhang Hygean Napor, and Chefty
syrup has accomplished Of the most wonderful cures
Of Asthma and Consumption in this city, during e pas;
month"; ever known to man (See certificates in Agents
hands) The Inhaler is worn the breast under the
men, without the least Inconvenience, constantly supply
ng the lungs with pleasant medicated vapor the neat
If the body being sufficient to evaporae the fluid Sold by
Boyd Paul. No. 40 Cortandt St., c. H. Ring, corner Of
John St. and Broadway, N. Y, and by Mrs Hayes, la
Fulton St., Brooklyn Price SO package.
N 8 Any person enclosing SO by mail, to Boyd
Paul, Curtis Perkins, N. Y, viii receive package
containing bottle Of Hygean Vapor, Of Cherry syr
up and Inhaler in neat box by express free to any
part of the United States, four packages for $40
For sale in Worcester by NJ. B. Green 2l2 Main Street,
L T. Lazell 201 Main street; and Bush Co.. Front st.
dpo1Ew}
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1855-05-28

PEnuAMs SEVEN MILE MrnRoR.-Hundreds
from both this city and from the country, visited
this magnificent panorama on Saturday, and were
highly delighted with the imposing and beautiful
scenery which It 50 faithfully depicts. 1t will be
open this evening for the last time, 50 that those
who desire 70 see II have another chance.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1855-05-28

VIRGINIA EbEcrIoN.-The returns from Vir-
GINA which have been somewhat contradictory,
nav indicate, with considerable certainty, that
Wise is elected by from 5000 to 10000 majority.
Such was the news by the New York morning
papers Of Saturday, and the Eoesaiag Post of Sat
urday evening, says it has private dispatch from
Washington, which confirms these accounts.-
Our readers will find an articl on the subject,
FROM the Boston Telegraph, in this paper.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1855-05-28

FIRE IN THE WooDs.-The alarm of fire, yes
tarday, was oecasoned by the burning of piece
OF goods upon the old turnpike, in Leicester
about mile beyond the Worcester line. Some
four or five acres were burned over, and about one
hundred and fifty cords of wood, cut and corded
belonging to Edward and Joseph Curtis, of this
city, were entirely consumed.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1855-05-28

RooUEs ARRnsrED.--A gang of twelve per-
sons. suspected to be extensively connected
with counierfeitng, burglaries. &c, were ar
rested ut New York, in building on the 9th
avenue, last Wednesday night. large guam.
tity Of counterfeiting apparatus and burglars
tools, were on the premises.