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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1856-02-06

WE have in store and viii sell at lowest market
rates;
5000 sacks jeffrey and Darcy L. B. Salt
1000 do G.. A.. de.
100 bbls. Refined Crushed Sugar;
100 do Coffee;
so boxes Loaf do.
200 bags Rio Coffee
500 boxes Pale Soap
$50 do Brown do;
100 do Chemical Olive Soap;
$50 bbls N. G. Gross Herrings;
ESQ do do Cut do.
BroomS, Buckets, Wrapping Paper, Twino, Su-
gar Boxes, Yeast Powders, Olive Oil, Chocolate,
Candle MOulds, Adamantine and Sperm Candles,
together With all articles to be found in a whole
sale Grocery.
A. NJ. McPHEETERS, & Co.,
Wills WHARF,
Norfolk, Va.
&R- Particular attention given to sales O.
Flour and N. C. produce generally. Orders OF
Lines, Guanes, &C., filed at lowest.
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j. D. & R. S. PULLEN,
1ralrrs in 1arhmarr, Guarb Trim-
minq5, H., IL.

UST to hand a large lot of best FILES
- Agents for the sale of Mill Stones, and Boiling
Clothes. We also have for sale, Palmers' celebra-
ted Rotary FRAIL THRESHING MACHINE
This Machine is recommended by most of the
prominent farmers in the eastern part of the State,
as superior to the spike or cast cilel.der, and much
more preferable, as the operator is free from dust,
and in no danger, as it is fed on the side, and
made of wrought iron. 1t is also adapted to
threshing fax, clover, timothy, &c. 1t will thresh
from 2 to 300 bushels per day, with 2 horses. This
machine especially recommends itself to owners of
Cotton Gins, as the same machinery for one will
operate both. Also, McMannen's Smut Machine.
J. D.. & r. S. PULLEN.
DoJa:.L I'll. n 1pss
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ROUND HILL FEMALE ACADEMY

ORANGE COUNTY, n. G.
THF next session will commence on the 18th of
January, and continue five months, under the d.
rectien of the same teacher, Miss Patty Duty, of
Oxford, N. C. This Academy is situated in a NOR
al, refined and intelligent community, surrounded
with churches of different denominations and is
about twelve miles from Durham's Station on the
Central Rail Road. Any person in the lower
counties wishing to send their daughters up the
country to find a good School and a healthy Sec
ton, will do we'll to send to Round Hill Academy.
This being the Sth session Of my school, I am
proud to say, that it has givon general satisfaction.
My present teacher is not to be surpassed in any
Of the Academies in the State as a good manager
of young ladies. Her performance on the PiaRe
and Guitar is equal to any.
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Written for tho Spirit Of the Age.

Written for the Spirit Of the Age.
Addressed to II. ...
Thou art gone from me, lovod one,
And white angel wings
Were tho couch that conveyed thOo above,
Where thy spirit the richness
OF melody brings
Prom the depths Of thy bosom Of love.
Thou art gone from mo, loved one
Thy spirit so true,
As IL looked on me last through tbino rye,
Ere the white yelling eyelidH
Closed over the bluc,
Waited weary its pass to the sky.
Thou art gone from me, loved one -
Where pain cannot como,
Where the spirit enlarged wanderS free
But I still have thy presence
Wherever / roam,
And believe thou art always with me.
r. L. S.
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TIME CHANGED.
GREEK ACADEMY,
GRANVILLE, N. G..

GRANVILLE, n. Z.
The First Session of this Institution will
commence the 4th of February, 1856.
TERMS PER SESSION OF TEN MONTHS /:
Primary English Branches, SIS 90
Higher 20 90
Classics and Mathematics, 80 90
Board can be obtained with the principal,
or in the neighborhood ut So per month.
Il. ii. BRAME, Principal.
REFERENCES :
Prof. C. Martin, II. S. College. Va. Prof
G. Venable, do. ; G. L. Cooke, Principal V,
U. Seminary, Va; DIR. S. Sanders, Lunen
burg, Va. DR.. o. F. Manson, Granville, N
c.. ]. W. Booth, Principal Granville Insti
tute.
Dec. %, 1855, 18-tM1.
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A full supply Of these invaluable Machines will be
found at Farmers Head Quarters, and for sale at
factory prices. Our sales of them during the past
year have been upwards of 100, and the demand
continues to increase. They will grind with one
horse 10 bushels, and with 2 horses 20 bushels per
hour. The horses are hitched to the levers of the
Crusher, and require no separate horse power to
work them. Orders will be filled promptly when
sent to the sole agency, Farmers Head Quarters.
BORUM & MCLEAN,
Nnrfolk Dec Linn Ii No IL Wafer street
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NH0ITLkY d JASPER, Take tits meth o d
IVA informing the citizens of Louisburg, and the
State generally, that they have now made arrange
mems for doing all work in their line with unsar-
passed neatness and despatch. Every variety of
Brick and Stone work, Ordinary and Ornamental
Plastering. Cornices and Centre pieces, of the la
test style AMI finish. Stuccoing of every variety
of finish and coloring. Will do Paper Hanging.
and Mozaic paving. They are supplied with a set
of faithful and experienced workmen. and hatter
themselves that their prices will please the most
eeonom cal. Orders from all parts of the state
solicited.
P. w. MOTLEY,
4 u. JASPER.
k0uisnass, JSc!- a. 2ES1y
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auckland Female Institute.

=
fifth session of this Institution will COM
l. mence on the first of February, 1856. The
Proprietor returns his thanks for patronage al
ready received, and hopes by strict attention to
meet still further encouragement. Location healthy
and Teachers of the first class.
TERMS PER SESSION OF FIVE MONTHS:
Primary Branches.
Higher branches with Mathematics, ..".........l2
French and Latin, each, s
Music, with use of instrument. "....".."......I IL
Drawing and Painting,.............. ,.........5
Painting in Oil, Il
Students can be entered at any time during the
session and be charged from the time they com
mence.
Board can be had with the Proprietor, or il
good families convenient, at SIS, without any ex
ira charge. SAML. E. SMITH, Prin.
Gates county, n. c., Nov. is, 1855. I3-4r
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TERMS OF TUITION.
Per Session of Fire Months.)

Reading, Writing and Arithmetic, 90
The higher English Branches, ...... IS and 10 90
Lessons Piano, with use of instrument......1 Is 90
Lessons on Guitar 90
Board can be had in good families, in less than
one mile of the Academy, for s. and Sc per
month. As have the teacher boarding in my
family, l will take 10 or IL young ladies at Sc 90
per month, no extras. The session closes on the
18th June next, at which time a public examina.
ton will take place. For further information
write me at Round Hill, Orange county,N. C.
D. C. PARISH.
Jan. 4, 1855. 10
AE- Hillsboro' Recorder please COPY.
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YADKIN INSTITUTE.

YADhlN - O1E.
THE sixth session of this institution will COM
mence January 10Th, 1856.
j. K. SPEER. Principal.
S. S. BOHANNON, Assistant.
Miss -, In charge of the Female Department,
Miss MARTsA Z HoLEHAN, Assistant.
TUITION, PER TERM OF FIVE MONTHS:
English branches, from So to $40 90
Latin and French, each,......".".5 20
Music and use of instrument,."..1S 90
Drawing and Painting, each,.."".5 90
Board, near the Institute, from IS to 6 90 per mo.
Those educating, or wishing to educate, their sons
and daughters will, on several accounts, lind II
both convenient and agreeable to patronize Yadkin
Institute. We have added to our Board of lnstruc-
ton competent assistants. Mr.. Bohannon bias re
Gently been teaching in Georgia, and has estab
lished himself as a teacher. Miss Holeman is ar
accomplished lady, and we'll qualified to teach
A thorough scholar will be in charge of the Femal'
department. Much care will be taken to guart
and developt moral character. Appropriate an
regular lectures are given. and every necessar.
means observed to cultivate the heart. We inten'
that none shall leave the institution worse in char
acter than when they entered. For further infor
nation addressthe Principal. at Mount Nebo, fad
kin county, N. c., or Rev. W. q. Brown Hamp
tonville, n. c.. 10 : II
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For the Spirit Of the Age.


For the Spirit Of the Age,
Light.
Their is n light to all is free,
We've had II since the world began,
lis freely she'd on earth and sea
And cmanatcs from glowing sun.
There are ascending streams Of light
Shoot up from northern pole,
And beautify tho Silly night"
As winter seasons roll.
Thsrei Is alight in avery mind
In some IL sparkles bright,
There is another sparkling kind
The eyes eau shed this light.
There Is n light in every smile,
The countcnance has light,
Our sorrows Oft II can beguilc
And turn them 10 delight.
There isa glowing light in hope
That eliminates the mind
Tho light Of intellectual scope
Of future peace and joy combined.
There isa light beyond the sight,
Beyond tho sense It's hurld,
II is that true. eternal light,
That lightyth all the world.
Hyde CO., Jan. !, 1856.
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AGENTS! AGENTS!!

EXTRA INDUCEMENTS OFFERED.
DERSONS sending me their address, L will mail
l. (post-paid) a full descriptive catalogue of my
Books, and with instructions to operate that will
enable them to make from $50 to 500 per month.
The new Books for 1856 are on the list.
Address, d. RULTSON
No. 30 S. Third Street, PHILADELPHIA. Pa.
Or, 1851 Main Street, Cincinnati, O.. Elm
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100000

A III persons indebted to the undersigned by
N bond or account are noi0 a6ectiondtely APP
poaled to for payment, as his old business must DO
closed without delay. p. +. PESCUD.
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WANTED.

A Situation as Teacher by a young lady, with
IN with some experiences graduate of G. F.
College. A situation as Music Teacher is prefer
ed, but q different one would BIO accepted. Good
references can be given, if desired.
Address A.. SPEER,
1S-6t Mt. Nebo, Yadkin CO., N. c,
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Mantillas and GIoaks.

TO HAND-The most commanding and
y varied assortment of FALL AND WINTER
cAoAhS, that has ever been opened for inspec-
ton in the City of Raleigh, viz:
Rich Velvet Cloaks,
velvet and NOR Antique Tin combination,)
Cloth Cloaks, Nantes andTalmas,
SILK Mantillas with fringe and Lace,
Fine Merino Shawfs and Scarfs,
Mems Travelling Shawls and Blankets.
W. H. Or. S. TUCKER.
Raleigh, Sept. 81, 1855. s.
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NEW LAW BOOKS.

NEW REVISED C0DE-Price 81; postage
~ by mail ~ cents.
For sale by W. l.. P0MER0Y. ~
Raleigh, Jan. IS, 1856. al
ALSO,
Revised Code, interloaved SIS SO.
Jones Digest.
EAton's Form Book.
Ircdell on Executors.
Together with Law Books generally, particular
ly those requiring to b.. read for County and Su-
psrior Court License.
For sale by W. L. PoMERoY.
Raleigh, January ~, 1856. al
II F. PESCUD, having this day formed a Co.
il a.. Partnership with his brothsr-in law, Geo.
". Calling, late OF Gates county, N. c., will con-
tinuo to conduct tho Wholesale and Retail Drag
business under the firm OfPESCUD 4 GATLING.
We contemplate in a short time charging and
Improving our store, and shall keep y much larger
stock Of articles in our line than heretofore, which
with our increased facilities, justify us in offering
10 our friends and the public generally unusually
inviting inducements.
We are pleased to inform our friends and cNsto-
mers that we have secured tho valuable services oil
Mr.. Charles G.. Scott, for five or six years with
Williams 4 Haywood, and late Of the firm of Hay
wood 4 Scott; who, with our former assistant, Mr
Jos. l.. Ward, will unto with us in attending
promptly to their wants, on the most favorable
terms, at all hours Of the day and night.
Our store will he closed on the Sabbath, but Mr.
Scott or Ward will be in attendance 10 ereeutef 70
che sick only, and their attendants will please rim
the alarm bell.
Oar accounts will he presented for settlement o
the LIST July and January Of each year, unlSs
terms are specified with the purchaser.
p. y. PBSCuD, GEO. W. GATLING.
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DR.. McLAIE'S
CELEBRATED
V r MIFUG E
LIVER PILLS.
Two Of best Preparations OF thu Age.

They are> not recon- !:
mended as Universal E
Cure-alls, but simply for +
what their name pur- .
ports.
The VERM1FUGE, for
expelling Worms from
the human system, has
also been administered
with the most satisfactory
results to various animals
subject to Worms.
The LIVER PILLS, for
the cure of Liver CON-
PLANT, all BILIOUS DE-
RANGEMENTs, SICK HEAD
ACHE, &c.
Purchasers will please
be particular to ask for
DR.. C. McLane's Cele-
brated VERM1FUGE and
Liver PILLS, prepared by
Str"i,"q &sos.
SOLE PRoPRIEToRs, Pitts
burgh, Pa, and take nc
other, as there are various
other preparations now
before the public, pur-
:. porting to be Vermifuge
. and Liver Pills. Al
: others, IN comparison
e with DR.. McLANE's, ART
worthless.
: The GENUINE McLane'
!. Vermifuge and Live
Pills can now be had a
: :; all respectable Dru.
Stores.
= FLEMING BROS,
60 WooD ST., PITTSBURGH, Pa
r. Sole Proprietor
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UNION MALE ACADEMY
and FarmingtOn Female Seminary

TNHE Next Session of those Schools located in
Il Dayio county, near Pennington, will COM
mence on Wednesday the End of January 1856,
under the supervision Of S. o. Tatum and Mrs. S.
o. Tatum, Principals, with such other assistants
as may be necessary.
Terms for a Session Of Hocnty weeks.
Primary studies including Arithmetic ........$5 90
Eng. Grammar and Geography."...."....... 8 90
Higher English 90
Greek, Latin and higher Math ........12 90
Music on Piano, including use of instrument Is 90
French and Drawing, each .................5 90
Convenient to both Schools, board, flashing
and lights may be had at good houses fdfa$6 per
month. For other particulars address either OF
the Principals at Pennington.
December 18th, 1855. 15-5m.
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Monuments,


g HEAD SPOEI!SSo
THE Subscriber would take this method of re-
4 minding the public, that he is still engaged in
the manufacture of Grave Ornaments, in all ,varie-
ty and the best style of finish and workmanship.
He keeps always on hand a large stock of Marble,
both of American and Italian, suitable for Monu-
ments, Obelisks, Tombs, Head Stones, &C.; and
having in ais employ a ~frst-rate Northern Carver
and Letterer, he is prepared to put all kinds of De-
signs and Inscriptions, to suit the taste and wishes
sof all.
He would respectfully invite a visit to his Mar
bic Yard, at the southeast corner of the Raleigh
Grave Yard, where may always be seen specimens
of his workmanship and a variety of styles OF Grave
Ornaments.
Thankful for the liberal patronage heretofore
received, he respectfully solicits a continuation o
the same, ~pledging himself to use his best endeav
ors to please all.
Orders from a distance will be faithfully an
promptly attended to. Address,
WIN. STR0NACH, Raleigh.
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OXFORD FEMALE COLLEGE.

OXFORD FEMALE COLLEOE.
THE next session will on the first
Monday in January, 1856, and close The last Thurs
day in May. Oxford is II miles from Henderson
Depot For the accommodation OF pupils WIsh-
inc TO 90 to Oxford, arrangements have been made
to have a hack in constant readiness.
The expenses of this Institution, for five months,
ono halfin advance, are -
For reading, writing, with the first rudiments of
Arithmetic. w
English Grammar, Geography, Arithmetic, II so
Higher English, cO
College classes, without any extra charge for the
w
Incidental expenses, per session, 90
Extra Expenses.
Music on Piano, $50; use of instrument, So, % 90
Guitar, do. do % 90
Oil Painting, SIS and Painting in Wa.er Colors.
Pastel Painting, Grecian Painting, Drawing and
Pellis work, each, $40 90
Embroidery and Wax Work, eaeA, .............5 90
Board, including fuel and lights, per month, s 90
Washing, per month. 90
Musical Soirees will be given during each term.
T. 7. GRANDY, See'y,
l6-1y. Board of Trustees.
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South Lowell Male Academy.

ORANGE COUNTY. y. c.
Rev. j. P. BAGBY, A. B., PRINCIPAL
WITH COMPETENT ASSISTANTS.
HNHE next session of this school will commence
on Thursday, the 10Th of January, L Sc. The
character of South Lowell is too extensively known
to need extended comment. In a Religious com
munity, remote from baunts Of vice. and in one of
the most healthy sections of the State, it Ufers su-
perior Inducements to young gentlemen preparing
either for College or useful avocations. The A
cademy is about Is miles north west Of Durham'S
Depot, and east % HillsbOro'.
TERMS-Classics, SIS; English, u so, aud
contingent fee, 81.
For further particulars, address the Principal
or either of the . Executive Committee"
Rev. II. Arnold, Rev. ia rMannen, Chm.
WINS. Harris, Esq, Mr.. Jno. B. feathers.
Col D. c. PARISH, Sec'y.
Nov. 81. 1855. 13-9
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NEWBERN
Tin Ware Mandatory

~ H. HART, Manufacture of Tin, Sheet Iron,
VI and Copper Wares, and Dealer in Stoves,
Crates, Japannea Ware and House furnishing ar
ticles generally. Particular attention given to
Roofing, Guttering and all kinds of job Work in
his line. Liberal discount on Tin Ware to Dealers.
Newbern, NOV. 9th, 1853. LIFT
NM ANTED.-By the author of Familiar Chem
w ical Letters, published in this paper, an ap-
pointment as Professor of Chemistry or in any
other capacity where his knowledge of Chemistry.
Botany and Geology, would be of service. Let
tersaddressed to DR.. TAFT murphy, Taylor's Bridg
Sampson county, N. c. will be forwarded to adver-
User. l2-tf
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FOWLS OWLs!!

IMPROVED breeds of Asiatie Fowls, Brain
Il Pootra, Chittagong aud Red Shanghai (larg
kind, old cock weighing l44 lbs hall grown Of
either kind boxed up and shipped TO order, for SIS
per pair. Communications TO the subscriItr, for
information, must have a stamp entl,s,d to insure
an answer. JOHN W. H0WAkD,
TUpsail Sound. New Hanover county n. c.
November ;. 1888. l0-2n Pd,
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MUSIC! MUSIC!! MUSICl!l
Wholesale and Retail.
Nj l. l. f. K & BEACHA M
(SrCcEsSoRs TO F. ID. BFNTEEN.l
n 0. Isl, BALTIMORE ST. BALTIMORE, MD.
PUBLISHERS OF MUSIC.
AND DEALERS IN ALL KINDS OF
Musical Merchandise.
OUR Catalogue is one of the largest, and, by
~ far, the most popular in the country. In adj
dition we have all the Music published in the Uni
ted States, and daily publishing and receiving all
the New Music issued, which we offer to the trade,
seminaries. profession, DC, at a large discount, and
on the most advantageous terms.
Catalogues forwarded to any part Of the Union,
gratuitously, addressing az above.
Ns- Orders per mail, carefully and punctuslly
attended to. MILLER g. BEACHAM.
Baltimore. March Is. 1855. SOY
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ASBURY MALE SCHOOL.

VNHE first session of this school, which is situated
i on the North Carolina Rail Road, six miles
west of Raleigh, will on Tuesday the
18th of January, 1856. The school is situated in
a healthy and very desirable neighborhood. Good
board can be had at a convenient distance for 81
per month.
TERMS OF TUITION PER SESSION OF FIVE MONTHS.
Primary department per session, .......$ IS 90
Arithmetic and Geography,..........10 90
Higher English branches, .......12 so
W
Latin ana Greek, 90
Payment any time during the session.
j. WHITE, Prin.
Wake county, Jan. LIST. 1885. I9-6t
a large stock Of Worsted Dress Goods.
NAMELY: Valencia Plaid Cashmeres, Real
IN French Merinos, (all shades j Lupin's French
De LANES Low-priced De LANES, from I0c to 81 /:
Cold Challie Black, Brown and Grey De Baye
for Travelling Dresses Plaid and Run Silks
Also, a large lot of Mourning Goods. Bomba-
ZINES; Mohair Lustres; Canton Cloths; Alpacas
and De LANES.
W. H. & R. S. TUCKER
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O 7 LITTLE GIANT.

Corn and Cob
Crushers will
hereafter b Q
sold Exclusive
ly in this city
and vicinity
by the subscri-
bers, have
b e appOin-
ted sol Q A
gents by the
owners of the
patentright.-
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-07-05

impossible for me to be present at the ceremony,
which you so kindly invited me to attend, return
to you the tickets, contained in your letter, to
which am no more entitled; and send back at
the same time to New York, those that have re-
ceived from the Erie r. r. Company.
This, however, will not prevent my tour to the
West, from which anticipate both pleasure and
instruction. Only shall change my route, and
shall reach the north, and hope also St. Paul,
in the latter part of July. do not need say.
that should be delighted to make there the ac-
ouaintance of the m ,mbcrs of the Historical So
ciety. a favor which is not granted to me at
present.
Before closing. allow me to express to you
once more my warm sympathy for your researches
and my admiration for your activity. 1t is to
me, child and representative of the Old uistor-
zeal World in the New, most intere sting and
unexpected spectacle to see Il monument reared
TO the investigation of the past in a city born of
yesterday. Honor to the people, who in build
ing M with so wonderful activity new world,
show that they understand, that the past also has
its claims and is not to be forgotten, and that
men of all ages, well as of all chimes, consti-
tute great and everlasting brotherhood, all men,
bcrS of whom are actually connected by ties,
which never will be dissolved.
| remain Gentle nen, with much regard. and
very Truly Yours,
A. GITNOT
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WHAT THEY THINK OF r.-The st. Anthony
Express thus speaks of our late Celebration =
set was one of the most brilliant and imposing
exhibitions that has ever occurred in the Terrific
ry. The weather was charming. A most re-
fresling shower the night previous laid the dust,
and rendered the temperature delightful. The
day opened beautifully, and though it was quite
warm at mid day, the heat was not oppressive.
The concourse of citizens and strangers was inn
mense, and the procession of military and FIRE
companies, the Masonic and Odd Fellows Orders,
all in full regalia, with various other bodies, and
literary institution, followed by scores of carri-
ages, filled with beautiful ladies, magni6cently
attired, formed display which would have done
no discredit to any Eastern city, and which, in
fact, greatly exceeded our expectations. Flags
were floating on all the public buildings, and the
doors and windows of stores and dwellings on the
streets through which the processi IN passed, were
set with such brilliant galaxy of beauty as
quite dazzlcd the behoder. We had no idea that
Minnesota could boast of such an array of su-
perlatively beautiful ladies. All that we heard
speak of it, expressed the same sentiment"
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From James Sparks, the Historian.

CAMBRIDGE, Mass, May 81, 1856.
GeAHemen Your letter, communicating to
me the invitation of the Minnesota Historical
Society, to be present ut the ceremonies on the
9th day Of June, has been duly received. Will
you do me the favor to express to the Society
my acknowleae ments and thanks for this token
of their regard. assure You it would give me
very great pleasure to unite with you on an oc-
caslon SO interesting in itself, and so noble and
generous IN its objects; and regret that my en-
gaSements are such us to prevent me from being
absent AT that time on long a.iourney. With
all good wishes for the success of YOUR enter
prise, am, Gentlemen,
Respectfully and truly yours,
JARED SPARKS.