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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1856-06-18
Slavery of being in Debt.

Some wrier has truthfully said that, next
to the slavery of intemperance, there is none
more CALLING than that of indebtedness. He
who is every body's debtor is every body's
slave, and is in a much worse condition than
the slave who has but one master. In his
walks he fears he will meet some one whom
he yves and cannot pay-he is always trem-
bling, lest the Constable or the Sheriff shall
visit him and strip his house of the few COM
forts he possesses. And this craven fear
begets Neutrality-suspicious. the mind, and
causes the poor victim to look upon every
man as his enemy.
Reader !-are you in this dreadful condi-
ton? Are you in debt? If you are, listen
while we suggest a remedy. And if you are
not, then, happy man, let US suggest a means,
by the observance Of which this dire calami-
ty will never befall you. 1t is embraced in
four simple words" LIVE WITHIN YOUR
MEANsp' Not up to-but aoithin your means
that is, spend less than you make. Lay by
something every day--if it be but a few
cents, it is better than n~othing-lay the cents
by and in a few days they will be dollars
and these will accumulate to hundreds, an(
they to thousands. And then you can wall
the streets with a bold honest face and aligh
heart-you can enter that happy home 0
yours with a cheerful cou~ntenance and fee
that you are laying up a store that will be
stay to you in your declining years, and en-
sure competence to your family should tn
heavy hand of disease be laid upon you.
By the practice Of this system you will a
the first have to deny yourself of some of tn
l~uxuries Of life-but never mind, persevert
and in a short time you can afford to indulg
in them. Try the experiment for a year
two, honestly, faithfully, and you will nc
only be astonished at the amount of you
savings, but it will encourage you to continu
the experiment, and in a few years you wi
be Independent. We don't want you to t
mean, stingy-not at all-but be economical
frugal, Industrious, live within your mean
and take the Spirit of the Age, and you wi
be a prosperous, happy man.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1856-06-18
National Division.

The accounts from the recent session of the
National Division ofthe Sons of Temperance,
which met at Lexington, kentucky, on the
Sd instant, are verymeagre. By a despatch
in our exchanges, bearing date June 9th, We
learn that a large number of delegates were
present, representing most of the States,
Territories and Prevmces of the continent,
and the business ves progressing with the
utmost harmony anddispatch. Reports from
the various parts of the Jurisdiction exhibit
a healthy condition of the finances and
strength of the order. The election for officers
for the next two years took place that day,
when the present efficient M. w. Treasurer,
Robt. M. Foust, of Philadelphia, was ~re-elec'
ted for the fourth time to that position. DR.
F. A. Fichardt, of Bethlehem, was also re
elected M. w. Scribe. The citizens of Lex
ington are profuse in their Inequalities to thu
strangers attending the session.
The despatch does not state who had beer
elected M. W. P, and M. w. A.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1856-06-18
Latest Foreign News.

The latest Eurapean advices are up to the
31st ult. There Is some excitement in Eng
land on American affairs, growing out of the
reception of Will as Minister to this country by
our government. Special ambassadors from
the two countries are proposed to settle the
Central American difficulties. The news of
the dismissal of Mr.. Champion, had not been
received when the steamer sailed.
The cotton market had revived from the
previous decline. Breadstuffs dull with o
declining tendency.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1856-06-18
Oak Lawn, Md.

The Story OF PERCIvAL'S LovE-The story
of P~ercival, the poets early love and disap-
pointment has been made public, but the true
version never given. From a gentleman who
was at Yale College at the time, and knew the
history Of the affair, we have learned it, and
may be permitted to refer to it.
Percival had a class mate named Smith
They both fell in love with a lady of great
beauty and mental and moral endowments-a
fit woman to receive the worship of the young
poet. But Percival was poor and Smith was
wealthy, and so the fortune of the race for IA
vor turned against the poet Mr.. s. won the
fair lady. In a moment Perciyal's whole
character underwent a change; he became
t~aciturn and quite a r%ecluse, p~lunging into
study with a most wonderful application
From that time dates his great requirements
No science too abstruse-no language too re.
moved that he did not conquer. In time he
became noted for his mental acquisitions, and
his habits of seclusion became confirmed
But there was wanting the one steady aim
the high hope and manly force that ever come
{ to the noble soul at peace with itself and his
bark drifted on and on, never reaching any
coveted harbor where peace whispered it
soothing to his aching sense.
What became of the lady =? our lady reader
of course ask. She settled down in Hartford
/, became the model mother of six children
| and yet lives there, we believe, loved and ad
} mired by all that know her.-Sandusky REQ
: lister.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1856-06-18
South Lowell Academy.

The Examination last week was interest
ing and satisfactory to the friends Of the
School. Mr.. Joseph FL. Speed, of Gran.
vile, has been elected associate Principal
and will enter upon his duties with the
beginning of next session. He is a mem
her of the Senior Glass Of Hampden Sid
ney College, and graduates with distinction
at the Commencement this June. Sc
| Advertisement.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1856-06-18
Analysis of Soils, &c.

Mr.. Drysdale, it will be seen by advertise
ment in this paper, has opened a laboratory at
Stricklandsville, for Analysing Soils, &c
He is a thorough adept in the science of
Chemistry; his skill and knowledge emitting
him to the fullest confidence of the Agricul-
tural public. Give him a trial and be salts
God
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1856-06-18
Wake Forest College.

The attendance on the Commencement ex-
~ercises of this Institution was unusually
large. The address Of B. f. Moore, Esq,
of this City, is said to have been worthy of
his high reputation as a scholar and orator.
We hope to be favored with an account Of
the proceedings by some friend who was
present.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1856-06-18

Thunder and Lightning.-On Wednesday
afternoon, we were visited by q very severe
Thunder clap and Lightning at the same
time. 1t struck the Telegraph wire, and
caused considerable damage to the instru-
ment in the Office. 1t also struck near the
Roleigh and CASTOR Railroad Depot, and we
understand a gentleman was Frustrated from
the effects: In a few minutes after, however
he experienced no bad feeling from it. Light
ming rods should be attached to every house
An ounce of prevention is worth a pound
of cure"
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1856-06-18
For the Spirit of the Age.
TO THE SOCIAL CIRCLE.

In the seclusion of the deserted parlor, at
calm. sunset hour, | nave unclasped my
portfolio, and drawn from thence a sheet
upon which to hold communion with the
band of linked spirits who compose our
=" Social Circle"
In the quietude of this my favorite hour,
while sweet songs of birdlings meet the ear
when dreamy perfumes float past me on the
air, n a solemn repose rests over nature,
! send my thoughts forth, as winged messen-
gers, to find Matte, Florence, Carrie, Maggie,
Mollie, Alpheus, Reub, and all the Bright
links of our social chain of love. Far away,
over the sparkling waves of rivers, over tall
mountains, lowly glades, ~vallies, cities, for
ests, my busy fancy wanders in sweetest
dreams Of faces and forms / may never see.
Be that as it may, dear friends, my ideal
dream of you is very pleasant, and whether
| wake or sleep, some Of your forms are ever
at my side and your names have become as
familiar and as dear as household words
of love-"
Forgive, me, gentle friends, if I, your mer-
ry, sunny Minnie, fer this once dip my pen
into my heart, and mingle a vain of sadness
in all my thoughts. Life has been very beau.
tiful to me. Flowers have doomed, birds
have sung, stars have cleaned, sunbeams
played, lips smiled and low-toned voices have
spoken lovingly to me. All things nave made
my life a very fairy dream of happiness and
hope.
And life has been to me a solemn thing.
have not lived in a world of exquisite day
dreams, whose unreal g~lories might never
gid my path. No, every flower, leaf, tree
star and bird-song has spoken in silent tu
thrilling language of sacred duties to per
Il form lnn1a1 ~ L. -1o..o.
/, work of a more glorious Creator, and locke
with awe and admiration upon the azur
sky, as the tinted curtain hanging betweel
me and my eternal home" beyond.
A timid girl, l stood shrinking upon tn
! Threshold of actual life, and felt weak t
! sustain my part in the solemn "drama."-
But the bright, unfading lesson of Faith Wa
e written by the finger Of Almighty love O
my young heart. Trustfully I went fort
q with Hope and Joy,a bright-winsed Angel
to attend my path. I read earnest lessor
upon tho painted sky, heard whisperings
the !" better land' in gentle zephyrs, ar
saw holy truths traced on all the beautif
le of earth" AS the scroll of life unrolle
a love and peace were written there, until
forgot IN my selfish happiness that, "who
err He loVeth, lie chasteneth." A shadow ste
Ger my sky of life a love that had be-
y pouring golden sunbeams on my path, pale
died out-and ] was reminded not to give
creatures frail, that idolatry which belong
o. to God alone.
er For q time the golden fringe and "silve
to lining" was darkened, and the perfume
every flower was blent with saddening me
"a cries, and the Eden bowers ofsearth We
~ dispoiled of their fairy, dreamy beauty,
a. !, The light came back, and once again | W
the earth, your happy, sunny
ed MINNIE
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1856-06-18

Ba5- We see that our old friend and school
mate, Henry f. Bond, Esq, of Lenoir coun-
ty, has been brought out by one of the po-
litical parties as a candidate for the Legisla-
ture. We have nothing to do with his pol
ties, lut- we may be permitted to say, for
!" old acquaintance sake" if be is as smart
and clever a fellow as he was "when we
were boys together" he is worthy of being
Governor.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1856-06-18

HAIL SToRM.-We learn that the Eastern
part of this county, ON Monday last, was visi-
ted by a very severe hail storm. One of the
peices of hail was weighed and found to be
four ounces it was seven inches in circam-
ference. The wheat is almost ruiued where
the storm passed, and the corn very badly in
jured, some of which will require re-planting.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1856-06-18
Fayetteville High School.

The first annual Catalogue is on III Ia
BILE. It exhibits evidence Of great eff
cheney and success under the management
of Rev. w. E. Pell and his assistants.
The Catalogue contains the names of 137
nupils.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1856-06-18

Hgr Mrs. John G. Williams, of this City,
has our thanks for some fine Beets, one o.
which measured over ten inches in circum
ferencei Who can beat this Beef, so early il
the season.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1856-06-18
Spirit of tge Sge.
~.RAGRl6H, N. C.
Wa81ssAAg, 3gag 49,.
A Positive Arrangement.

Subscribers receiving their papers with a CROSS
MARK, are thereby nptifed that in four weeks from
the receipt Of the FIRST number thus marked, thei1
subscription years viii expire; and unless renewed
within that time, the paper will be discontinued
This rule will be ~infezibly adhered to.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1856-06-18

Deep River. In the House of Repre-
sentatives, on Friday of last week, on
motion of Mr.. Winslow, it was
ResolUed, That the Secretary of War
be requested to communicate to the House
a copy of the report of Brevet Major 7.
7. S. Laidley, eommandant of the North
Carolina Arsenal, on the timber, and iron
and mineral resources of the Deep River
country, in North Carolina.
This is a move in the right direction
and we trust something good may come Of
it.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1856-06-18

rev olting and bloody character and getting
worse and verse.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1856-06-18

B% The next National Democratic Con-
yention has been appointed to be held in
Charleston, S. C.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1856-06-18

A Coop EDIToR.-A good editor, a
competent newspaper conductor, is, like e
general or a poet, born-not made. Exer-
else and experience give facility, but the
qualification is innate, or it is never mani
tested. On the London daily papers, all
the great historians, novelists, poets, essay
lists, and writer's of travels, have been tried,
and nearly all have failed.
We might say all I; for, after a display of
brilliancy, brief, but grand, they died out,
literally. Their we're exhausted.
|" I cam" said the late editor of the Times
to Moore, " find any number Of men of ge-
Mus to write for me, but very seldom one
man of common sense" The Thunder
ers," in the Times, therefore, have, so far,
been men of common sense.-Nearly all
successful editors have been men of this
description. Campbell, Carlyle, Bulwer,
and D'Israeli, failing Sterling and Phillips
succeeded, and Delane and Lowe succeeded
\ good editor seldom writes for his paper
HE reads, judges, selects, dictates, directs
alters and combines; and, to do all thii
well, he has but little time for composition
To write for a paper, is one thing to edi
a paper another. -London Daily Post.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1856-06-18

Corn sells at soy cents a bushel in Nor
folk, Va. Fayetteville continues to be the
high est eorn market that we knew of.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1856-06-18

na- We are unable to fill orders for back
Nos. of the Age.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1856-01-15
THE DAILY COMET.
Published Daily Mondays Exosptsd.)
q. A. PIKE, Editor Il Proprietor.
office on Third Street.

Terms.-THE subscription is fixed at the
rate Of IS 90 per annum, payable in advance, OF
Sc 90 at the expiration Of six months. The Week
ty Is published at ~ per anunm, invariably in
advance. Both will be punctually delivered with.
in the limits of the City by the carrier.
~ Adveriisinc.-ONE Dollar per square
for the first insertion, and half that amount for
ever subsequent inserti0n-ten lines or less, con-
stitute q square.
Yearly Advertisfmg.-Merch Ira
ders, and others, will be contracted with on the
most reasonable terms.
Job. w W0rk.-OuR facilities for doing
Job Work with neatnsss and despatch-in all va.
rieties OF colors, cannot be surpassed by any e.
tablishment in the City-such as:
LAWYERS DRlRr3-BAIL TiCKErs-PosrERs-BTL
HEADs-B1L OF LAcNaS-PROGR AMMEs-EAccrlo
TscKyrs-DRu0o,sFs' LABELS -CARDs-CmCuLvRs--
and VISITING OARDs. For farther particulars, We
invite you to call and see our specimens.
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Carriages,Harness, whips.Ak>

Carriages Harness, Whips, &c.
THE Subscribers assortment Of Capria-
i ees, Harness, whips, &c. is now COM
plete, and he invites on examination of
his stock before purchasing in New Or
leans, as he guarantees his prices as low as
as any in the South.
Wareroom corner Of Third and Florida
Streets. Manufacturing and repainng in
superior style at the old established stand
corner Of Main and Church Streets.
TUNNARD 4 HEDENBUEC.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1856-01-15

Wooden Ware, BrooSms, Brushes, &c,
HAND Brooms; Wisps; Hearth, Horse,
ii White wash. Marking, Scrubbing, Cob.
web and Paint Brushes. Churns; Reels !;
Butter Dashers; Towel Rollers; Butter
Stamps; Wooden Spoons; Salad Forks !;
Wooden Pals; Piggins; Cedar Tubs;
Water and Well Buckets; Coco Dippers !;
Wash Boards; Wood Scoops; Trays, Pals,
&c. D. C. MONTAN,
jul4. Church street
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Notice..

THE subscriber respectfully returns his
i thanks to his friends and customers who
have during the past year literally given
him their patronage, and takes this meth
cd of informing them and the public at
large that he has now on hand large lot
Of seasoned lumber and everything requis-
lite for the undertaking successful compile
tion Of all work in the shape of House
Buildings, Blinds, Sash and Doors, fitting
up of Stores, Bar-rooms in the best, most
durable and workmanlike style. All orders
left at D. G. Montan's Hardware Store. the
Post Office, or at my shop on Fifth street
adjoining st. Peters and st. Paul's college,
will meet with prompt attention.
dec21. G. L. SEES
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1856-01-15

Steam Pressed Brick.
EOR the convenience of the citizens of
l. Baton Rouge, an cffice has beel ope n
ed at JOSHUA BEALs STORE, opposite the
Harney House, where orders may be left
for immediate transmission to the STEAM
BRIck and LUMBER MILLS, of the subscri-
Der, and will be filled with quick despatch
as if given at the Office on the yard. Those
wishing firm and durable article, are So
licited to test the quality of the STEAM
PRESSED. UBrick delivered in town and
vicinity in any quantities, at lowest market
rates. )aug2s-tD J. H. SCHENCK.
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NEW VARIETY STORE.
Lafayette ST., at Mrs. IIuestOn Old
= ~

u MAINE, has the honor to inform
L. the ladies and gentlemen of Baton
Rouge, that he has now on hand large
stock of French, German and Ergist,
Fancy Goods, Ribbons, Hosiery and a
very select assortment of Perfumery, all OF
which will be sold at very lew prices
Ladies and Gentlemen are respectfully in
vited, to call and examine his stock. be.
fore purchasing elsewhere and they will
find it to their advantage to purchase of
him. JAM 4-yl F. MAINE
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HARVEY HOUSE.

TVHIS we'll known Hotel has undergone,
i during the past two moths. very ex-
tensive alterations aud repairs; variots i'm
provements have been msde in different
parts of the establishment, the rooms sup
piled with fire places and nothing overlook
ed that would be likely to add to the com
tort and convenience Of its patrons.
The Furniture and everything pertaining
to the house has been Thoroughly overhauled
and put in perfect order, and it will be re-
opened on THURSDAY the god inst, for
the reception Of guests.
nov 16tf. WIN. MARKHAM.
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MADAME F. MAINE Modiste de Par
lV1 is informs the Ladies of Baton Rouge
that she is now ready to make and trim
6onnets to order: at very reasonable prices
She has large stock of flowers ribbon and
other trimmings on hand, of the very la
test fashions. The ladies are invited to
call and examine them at the New Variety
Store.
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6arbwarf at D. G. Montan.
House FurnIshines,

House EufmI0hiWGU,
WATER Cisterns, Drippers and Ewers
" oval, octagon and colored Hall Lamps /;
enameIled Stew Pans; block tin and iron
Sauce Pans; turned brass Preserve Ket.
ties: cast iron and earthen Spittoons oval,
square and Gothic Walters; Salvers and
Tea Trays Lamp Globes; Glimmers and
Wick rich center table French Busters !;
common Yankee ditto; common, wooden,
Furnished, Brittania and silver plated Ta-
bic Castors, at D. C. MONTAN'S
jul3. Church street.
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Cistern Making.

THE subscriber, is now prepared to
l. make Cisterns to order, in the very
best style, and will warrant his work. He
will keep stock Of the best lumber al
ways on hand, and will attend to putting
his work up. Carpenters work, and re-
pairing attended to. 6. L. SEES.
Near the Jesuit College.
o. Orders left at the Post Office address
sed as above will meet prompt atten-
tiOn. iune- .6m.
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PARIS SILK BONNEV0.
O'CONOR

HAS just received beautiful assort-
III ment Of Paris Silk Bonnets-also an invoice
Of 6ne Dress Silks consisting Of Striped and Plaid
Silks Moire Antique Black Italian Silks. plain and
figured. Satin, Emb, Grape, and Taslatsn BdeI
let's, Rachels, Boas, Bracelets, Ladies' and chill
dreRs' Gloves and Gauntlets, Velvet Cum, Fur
Cuffs, Down Cuffs, Swans Down and Fur Trim'g.
Moss Trim'gs Tom Thumb Fringes, French Rail.
rond Corsets. Bridal Wreaths and veils-Color-
ed Wreaths-Infants Emb., Robes and Caps
Ribbons, Flowers, Feathers and Blond Satin
Goods Of every description. Crapes-Florence
Silks and Tulle; False Hair in every form. Per-
fumery and Fancy Boxes. A full stock Of Staple
Goods, such - French, English and American
Calicoea, Flannels, Irish Linens, ehirting and
Cottonades. A call is respectfully collected.
dec6. O'CONOR,
Opposite Post Office
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Music Teaching.

FTNHE subscriber, well knownI y
l. to the citizens of Batonl !"
Rouge, from long residence, offers his pro.
fessional services to the public, as teacher
of the PIANO FORTE, the VOL. N, and Coz
NEr-A-PlsToN. He will also furnish music
fcr Private Parties, oirNe. &c Letters
addressed to him through the pos. office,
will be promptly answered, and orders lett
at the Comet Office, will meet immediate
attention. Ioctl41 H. w. JOLLY.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1856-01-15

EISH LINE Floats, assorted sizes; Linn
l. erick and kirby bent Hooks; Fish
Lines, assorted sizes; Shot Pouches Pow
der and Pistol Flasks; Double and Single
barrel Shot Guns-On hand for sale by
may IL. D C.. MONTAN.
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To Planters,

A lKlN'S Corn and Cotton Cultivator.
IA This truly useful agricultural improv-
ment, has been fully tested by highly res
pectable and practical planters who afterful
trial, say that by its use, in the cultivation
of Corn, Cane, or Cotton, there is a saving
of at least one third the labor to man and
horse over the common plow. It's new
invention, Patented March 20, 1s4s.
Planters are invited to call and examine it..
A supply on hand and for sale by
TTINNARD & HEDENbURC.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1856-01-15

Bayou Sara Packet--l1a~rel HILL.
EOR Bayou Sara three .~A
i TIMES A WEEK.-The U. 8.
CorroN, master, will leave New Orleans every
SUNDAY MoRxING At . o'clock, and every WEDxEs
DAY and FRIDAY MoRHrNG at 10 o'clock. Returning,
leaves Bayou Sara on MONDAY, THURSDAY and eAr-
uRDAY, arriving in New Orleans same day.
Agents-M. Gordon, Jr.. ). A. Braud Landry.
John Burbridge L Co., Hall 4 Kemp Co., Jos. s.
PaRaud, advertising agent.
TIN. B.-A clerk will be on the Levee in N o.
toreceive freight at all times, from Tuesday morn
ing to Saturday night, and shippers can deliver
goods 10 him, and have bills ladine signed ~ the
boats ABSENCE. may BY.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1856-01-15

NOTICE TO BUILDEkS,-T un-
IN dersigned is now prepared to manufacture
by Steam power at the shortest notice all kinds
of Sash, Blinds, Windows, Doors, &c-ietters ad-
dressed to him at the Post Office at baton Rouge
will meet with immediate attention.
sept-3-tf. J. W. BROWN.