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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1856-07-02
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Friendly talk to the Grogseller.


DEAR SIR: 1t is not my purpose to call
you hard names or to treat you disrepect-
fully, but in a plain and friendly way to
talk with you about matter of great inn
portance to yourself and to others
am compelled to address you through
the medium Of Temperance paper which,
perhaps, you do not take yourself, but l
hope some friend who does take it will
show you this and let you read it, Please
be calm aud read attentvely, and if you
cannot agree with me, hope we may part
good friends as it is not my purpose to in
suit you. The matter to which l wish to
call your attention is the business you are
pursuing for a livelihood. Every man
should pursue some business for living,
and there arc great many trades and pro-
fcssions, any of which, it is the privilege
Of our citizens to choose and follow. You
have chosen that Of selling ardent spirits.
The reason why you have chosen this bu-
siness ] do not know, nor shall | stop to
inquire 1t is enough for me to know
that YOU are in the business and no doubt
but that you have some reason for it. |
take it for granted that you have engaged
for life and consequently your fortune de-
pends on your success in the business
You are as much, perhaps,a as am, opposed
to drunkenness. You do not wish to see
your neighbors all turn drunkards. Your
father, brother and cousin, you wish to do
better than to do so. Yet my friend, does
It not appear to you that the number Of
dimes that goes into your drawer depends
on the number of drains you sell +? And
is it not plain that the number of drains
you sell depends on the number of drains
that are drunk by your customers /? And
IS it not plain that as the number of drains
drunk increases, that drunkenness also in
creases And as drunkenness increases,
wee, crime and poverty also Increases
Here you cannot fail tosee that the success
OF your business requires others to suffer
II every man was to abstain from drink
your business must suffer. Perhaps YOU
look at It in different light, however, and
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1856-07-02

To MAKE BUTTER CoME.-Put the
cream in tin pail, and put the pail in
boiler which is sufficiently full of hot wa
ter to warm the cream to the proper tenn
perature, which should in all cases be tes-
ted by the thermometer, where persons
have not experience sufficient to enable
them to arrive at the proper temperature,
which is about sixty-fve for warm weather,
and seventy degrees cold. I do not know
anything about your atmospheric churns,
having always used the old fashioned one
large at the bottom and small at the top,
with the least taper possible, so that the
dasher can move all the cream every time
it goes up or down, and it should 90 clear
to the bottom and top, SO that all is churned
at the same time and no witches can pre-
vent the buffers coming, for old or new
subscribers.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1856-07-02

SALT Your Cows, AND You WILL HAVE NO
TROUBLE IN CHURNING.-A small lndfuI
of salt given to cows twice week seems to
act as preventive against many of the dis
eases incident to neat cattle. Besides, regu-
lar sailing in small quantities, saves great
amount of labor at the churn-a fact north
k7oUing to those who have to toll an hour or
more to bring few pounds of butter, and
perhaps then of an inferior quality
Some heifcrs which, with their first calf.
give but small quantity of milk, will in two
or three years become good cows Gcnesee
EGrmer
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1856-07-02

TEMPERANCE CELEBRATIoN.-On Monday
night, the 9th inst. pursuant to previous no
tice, the Sons of Temperance" IF this place
turned out in full regalia: and, attended bv
number Of ladies who have graciously at
tached themselves to the Order, they march
ed to the Methodist Church. attracting the ad-
mration ard regard Of large assembly.
The occasion was one of muc ch interest, and
a high degree of enthusiasm in the good cause
was manifested. The speech. which was de-
livered by Rev. NJ. LESTER. Of Yorkville. S.
c., was attentively listened to by highly
respectable audience. the exercises in the
church closing with a short. but powerful ex-
hortation in favor Of sobriety from the Rev.
Mr.. KELLY
The procession then formed again, and re-
turned to the Division Room, accompanied
hy the Daughters Of Temperance. whose ap-
pearance in the procession did more than any
thing else to make our young male friends
think of joinin, Shelby IN. C) Times.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1856-07-02

Figs an ". c. Carteret county, in
which Beaufort is situated, is superior to
the countries on the Mediterranean, in its
natural adaptation to the production of
Figs. White figs, blue figs, and red figs,
varying in weight from the usual size to
nearly half pound, grow in the greatest
luxuriance and abundance,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1856-07-02
A Mothers Love.

We are subject to many vicissitudes in trav-
ersing the journey from baby-hood to mans
estate, and how eagerly do they, whose guild
ing star is a mothers love, encounter trouble
and bid defiance to a world of care. If in
the strife they are overcome, enemies multi
Piled and the future frOwning, and foreb0-
ding no good; still the heart is yet light,
when it remembers there is one being to
whom it can unburden itself. That there is
one heart ever beating in unison with our
own j; one soul thrilling with hope despite the
threatening storms one bosom alive to every
JOY and sorrow, urging US to "press on" or
ready to share our misfortunes and guide US
in future. One on whom we can trustingly
rely and fearIesslessly confde, feeling sure
of that sympathy and advice such as mothers
e'er give. Who has not experienced a moth
er's pure and disinterested love:
In purity mothers love
Rivals an angels tear,
1t ever pleads to God above
For those her heart holds dear.
Thrice happy should he consider himself,
who is conscious of mother love- In pure
ness it exceeds the richest gem its lustre is
never dimmed, and its resplendent brightness
will surpass those shining orbs with which
the 9 azure vault of heaven" is studded
None but one bereft of mother can know
of what inestimable value, and how much al
lied to our good, were the gentle admonitions
which fell from her lips. Not until she is
separated from us--called to a brighter
realm, are we alone. Then DO we for the
first time ex perience that indescribable feel
ing OF desolation, which no other event can
produce. When she has flown to chaunt
hymns of praise with angels around the
throne of God, we are indeed alone. Though
we search the 'wide, wide world" not one
can be found to fill her place We poor NOR
tails are doomed to many SORROWS, but the
greatest of these, is the loss of mothers
love. 1t therefore behooves us, that while
we still have peaceful bosoms, whereon We
may recline our aching heads, we guard it a
precious jewel, taking heed not grieVe her
fond heart, or " send her with sorrow to the
grave" Let our constant desire be to cher
ish, protect and screen her from danger,
that we may not hereafter feel the pangs oil
selfreproach, for having wantonly neglected
a mother. whose love for Us was boundless as
the ocean.
CORNELIA.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1856-07-02

The C2ergynaen of Richmond, have
held meeting, and issued an address de-
precating the danger of war, and exhort-
Ing their fiocks to pray for the continu-
ance of peace.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1856-07-02

Natural Lururies. Melons, sweet po-
tatoes, grapes and figs, grow in the neigh
borhood of Beaufort in large quantities,
and to the greatest perfection.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1856-07-02
APPLES FOR Cows--A correspondent

APPLES FOR COWs.--A correspondent
Of the New England Farmer says
live in country where in times past
apples fed to cows were said to dry up their
milk. [ think that may have been the case
when fed in large quantities. have been
feeding COW some four or five quarts a
day, regularly, and never had one give such
rich milk before. AS apples will not gen
orally keep through the winter in cellars,
they may te spread out on the barn floor,
and frozen, then piled up and covered with
hay or straw, where they will keep, and
may be used as wanted by pouring water
upon them"
Apples are excellent food for swine and
poultry Of all kinds We know Of no vari-
ETY. Of the apple more valuable for feeding
stock than the English russet. 1. isa great
bearer, and a long keeper, with more nu-
triment than any other variety.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1856-07-02
Mr. Buchanan's Letter of Acceptance.

Mr.. Buchanan's acceptance of the nomina-
tion of the Democratic Convention as their
candidate for the Presidency is published In
the papers Of this city of last week. After
expressing the qualification he entertained at
receiving the highest political honor which
could be conferred upon him, he says that he
is deeply sensible of the vast and varied re-
sponsitilities connected with the Office, espec-
cially at the present crisis. He carefully re-
Trained FROM seeking the nomination, either
by word or deed, and accepts it with diff
denee, trusting, if elected, 70 be able to allay
domestic strife, preserve peace and friend
ship with farsign nations, and promote the
! best interests of the Republic In accepting
the nomination he accepts in the same spirit
the platform, and will confine himself to it
throughout the canvass, believing that he has
no right, by answering interrogatores, to pre-
sent new and different issues before the pe0-
pie. lie cordially concnrs in the sentiments
Of the platform relative to civil and religious
liberty and slavery, and thinks that the lat
ter question is rapidly approaching iuality.
The Kansas aet does no more than give force
OF law to an elementary principle of self gov
ment. He says:
May we not hope that it is the mission
OF the Democratic party, now the only survi
wing conservative party of the country, to
overthrow all sectional parties ana restore
peace, friendship and mutual confidence
among all the members of the Confe ederacy-
The foe Of all geographical parties, it must
continue to exist as long as there is a Consti-
tuition or Union to preserve. This conviction
has induced many formerly differing from the
Democracy to devote themselves to the Con-
stitution and the Union. Under these cir
cumstances l most cheerfully pledge myself,
should the nomination Of the Convention be
ratified by the people, that all the power and
influence Cnnstitutiona!ly possessed by the
\ Executive shall be exerted in a firm and con-
cillatory spirit during the single term which
| shall remain in Office, to restore the same
harmony among the sister States which pre-
vailed before the apple of dscord. in the form
of slavery agitation, had been cast into their
midst"
| Regarding our foreign policy he concurs
with the Committee, that it should be conduc
ted with wisdom and frmness to assure the
prosperity Of the people at home, while the in
| terest and honor Of the country are wisely
and infiexibly maintained abroad. Our for
eign policy ought to be based upon the prin
, ciple Of doing justice to all nations, and re
5 Caring justice in return. If elected, he viii
f use his best exertions to cultivate peace ant
friendship with all nations, believing this t,
be his highest policy and most imperative du
ty, but he shall never forget, should the nee
t essity arise. that our national honor must b
u preserved at all hazards and at any sacrifice
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1856-05-12

John M Orr has been elected Mayor of Lees
burg, Va: Joseph Birkby, Recorder.
During the year end ing the LIST of April the po.
lice of Cincinnati made l3, 233 arrests
Saltwas selling at Turks Island on the 2d ultimo
at 20622 cents a busheI, and tending down.
Last week the Supreme Court of Massachusetts
granted six divorces and allowed another divorced
party to commit matrimony."
Hon Il. A. Greenwood, for many years proprie-
tor of the New England Museum in Boston, is
dead.
A train of cars lie soon to be run over the Hemp.
field railroad from Wheeling to Triadelphia
Mrs. Rusk, wife Of Gen. Thomas j. Rusk, u.
S. Senator from Texas, died at Nacogdoches on
the 25th of April
Levi Parker, lieutenant of police In Cincinnati
who was shot q few days ago by a man named
Harrington, has since died.
Tho Railroad office at Lamberisvil,e. Pa. wa,
entered and robbed Of 5000, night or two
since
their appearance In California, and it Is feared win
devastafe the country 70 greater extent than
they did last year.
North Carolina exchanges say that the present
wheat crops in that State are unusually fine
Thu income of the Erie Railroad, during the
past six days, has exceeded two hundred thousand
dollars
Al the recent great naval review In the British
waters. the Cukoo war steamship, was special
" and exclusively assigned for the use ol tne
press.
.Howadii" Curtis 10 delivering course of lee
lures In New Brunswick, n. j.
nail stones weighing four ounces ieii during
stt I'm At Auburn, Ala. ON tha Avn iiiSa
Col Buford, Of Alsbams, wAs robbed Of saw
On stsalnsg near 6h Louis fsw Gays anss'
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1856-05-12

THE COMING SICKNEss.-The germs of pesti-
lence are Matching in the elements Everything
points to the approach of sickly summer and au.
person to preserve the several functions of the
body in their full tone. Disease falls first upon
those whose organism is already disordered
through their own neglect. Guard well against
constipation, and its opposite. Eat nothing indi.
gestible. Avoid all green and half matured veg.
etables and fruits. Pay strict attention to the
cleanliness of surface of your bodies and above all
begin the work of publication about your yards,
and in your houses, early and do it thoroughly -
Cleanliness, simple diet, and regular habits will
form the strongest protection against the coming
epidemic. AS no man can tell where the arrow of
death may fall first he is the wisest who first puts
his house in order.-Medical Specialist
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1856-05-12

EXEMPTION LAW IN MASSACHUSETTS,
Massachusetts House of Representatives have
passed bill which exempts the property of the
debtor to the following extent: The necessary
wearing apparel of the debtor and of his wife and
children; one bedstead bed, and the necessary
bedding for every two persons in the family: one
iron stove used for cooking or warming the dwell.
ing house; and fuel not exceeding the value of So
procured and designed for the use of the family;
furniture to the value of 800; books, $50; live
stock, $50; tools and stock, 500; one pew, which
remains liable for tax uniform and accoutreme ents
of an officer, required by law to be kept by him,
and right of burial and tombs while in use as re.
positories of the dead
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1856-05-12

NEW YORK YACHT CLUB REeATTA-The re
gatta for 1856 is to take place the 5th of June
beginning at 10. A M. There are to be three clas
ses of yachts-the first to include those carrying
80, 900 square feet of canvas and upwards; the
second, those carrying 1890 and under $780, the
third carrying under 2 300 square feet. Schooners
only to carry jb foresail and mainsail sloops, jb
and mainssil only. The prizes are $3.50 for each
class
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1856-05-12

AssAULTING CLERGYMAs FOR WORDS USED
In SERMoN.-The doctrine of personal satisfac.
ton" seems to be gaining ground, at least In some
localities. A fellow named Clark, in LAFAYETTE.
Ind, took umbrage at sermon preached by Rev.
l. L. breckenridge, on last Sabbath evening, con-
ceving that portions of it were intended to apply
to him. He therefore vowed vengeance on the
clergyman, (who had just risin from a sick bed
and on wednesday evening. when they met in the
b had really intended any personal allusion to
him, in remarks made in the sermon. Mr. B. de.
ciined to answer asserting that he was under no
obligation to make any explanation to Clark but
advising him, 'if the coat fits to wear it," After
some further words, Clark shook his fist in the
ciersymans face, and finally, just as he was about
toleave, struck him a blow on the head with the
heavy end of his whip, inficting deep gashl-
Clark was subsequently held to bail to keep the
peace. Lafayette is the same town where Judge
Petit was about to hang all the editors for con.
tempt some months since, because they persisted
in publishing reports of murder trial, in disobe
dience of his decree to the contrary-Cf Cincinnati
Columbian.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1856-05-12

ARRIVAL OF THE CAMELs.-By letter receiv
ed in this city from Maj. Wayne, we learn that the
U. S. storeship Supply, which was dispatched las,
year by the Government to the East for the pur
pose of procuring cargo of camels, has arrived q,
Galveston, Texas. The Supply left Smyrna on
the 18th of February, and during the long journey
lost but single camel Under the order for theil
Importation these animals are to be kept one year
In Texas after they are landed, for the purpose o
acclmation and breeding, after which they are to
be placed on the overland route to the Pacific fol
the purpose of carrying the mails, and perhap.
small packages of freight.-Sauannah RepubLican
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1856-05-12

F HIGH WATER AND Loss OF LIFE-On the 27th
ult, the Mississippi, at Dubuque, Iowa. was very
high, and still rising. The Islands opposite that
city were entirely submerged, and the levee was
in great danger. The steamer Diamond grounded
on ore of these little islands, and in getting off,
two of her hands were drowned. Vast quantities
of drift wood were floating down the river
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1856-05-12
IN STORE AND FOR SALE
FI'O THE PUBLIC.
LADIES ESPECIALLY,

TAKE NUTICE-NO HUMBU0.
shall sell from this day, April 18th, until the I'D
cy Articles consisting of plaid and black Silks; cold
Bereges Berage de LANES; French Jaconet and
Lawns; Ribbons; worked Bands Sleeves Collars
Parasols; Swiss check and dotted Musns corded and
grass Skirts Mantillas; black silk Mitts; Irish and
French Linens; farmers Linen; linen and cotton
Pants stuff; Stockings; large assortment of Domes.
tics and servants wear and various other articles too
numerous to mention, which have been bought very
low In the Northern markets at COST PRICE. The
reason of selling of my new stock of Goods AT COST
is the following:
Two weeks ago meved in the house now occupy,
at which time the rent of it $780, but the land.
up mind to sell out at cost to reduce my stock and
to remove.
invite the attention of the public, also country
merchants, to call before purchasing elsewhere and
sssure you all that will be fully satisfied with
what they buy. Come one, come alt and Judge for
yourselves at No. q Main street. three doors above
theimsrket bridge. /. ROSENHEIM.
IrrnE
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1856-05-12

PREMIUM FoR TEMPERANCE EssAY-The
well known distiIler, John M. Barnard. Massachu-
setts offers premium of $1,000 for the best essay
on the subject of legislative enactments designed
to regulate the manufacture, sale, and use of in
toxicating liquors, to be accompanied by an out
line Of law for consideration
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1856-05-12

KiLLEp-On the 18th ult, Mr.. John n. ID. John.
son, formerly of Robeson county, N. O., but for
the last two years resident OF Putnam county
Florida. was shot by man named Tucker. Mr..
johnson was an officer, and while attempting TO
arrest Tucker the latter seized his rife and shot
him through the groins, killing him almost instant.
l. .
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1856-05-12

LARGE WoMEN.-Talking about big women, the
following good thing is told of Sidney Smith -
Going to marry her" he exclaimed, bursting out
laughing, "going to marry her impossible you
mean part of her; he could not marry her all
himself 1t would be a case not Of bigamy but of
trigamy the neighborhood or the magistrates
should interfere. There is enough of her to fur
nish wivesfor whole parish One man marry herl
it is monstrous. You might people colony with
her-or give an assembly with her-or read the
riot act and disperse her; in short you might do
anything with her but marry her"
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1856-05-12

JUDGE LoRIsa.-Francis Jackson, VIM. Lloyd
Garrison, Wendell Phillips, and others, who we
believe on ordinary occasions disclain allegiance
to the government, and resign their privilege o.
iutermeddliug with its affairs have petitoned for
the removal of Judge Loring by address or by such
other method as ths Legislature may deem best.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1856-05-12

PREMIUM OF ONE THOUSAND DoLLARs-Mr
John M. Barnard, large distiller in Boston, Of
fers premium of $1,000 for the best essay on the
subject of legislative enactments designed to regu.
late the manufacture, sale and use of Intoxicating
liquors. to be accompanied by an outline of law
for consideration"
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1856-05-12

CALIFORNIA EMIGRATIoN-There is said to be
quite tide of emigration setting from California
TO the Gadsden territory, attracted by its known
mineral resources, and particularly Of copper
pure state, with bituminous COAL are reported as
very eXeraOrdinarY
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1856-05-12

~ To the voters or District Ne. 2 Of
Henrico county.-FELLow CITIz EMS In the month
of February last received your suGrages for the
Office of CONSTABLE. which Office have dir
charged IT, the best OF my ability On the 22nd Of Nay
next you will again be called upon TO make solec-
ton Tor that office. take this occasion 70 announce
myself ~ candidate for that Office and IL elected
promise You to leave nothing undone on my part TO
merit your confidence and esteem
NH 3i-ts JOSEPH @. MErrERT.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1856-05-12

MONEY REcoyERED.--A case was decided IN
the Superior Court at Buffalo, on Thursday last,
in which the assignee of an estate brought suit
against gambler for an amount Of money won
from the testator NJ faro and other games The
jury brought In . verdict OF $500 for complainant
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1856-05-12

THE BosTONIANs are getting indignant that
the only first class Cunard steamer which enters
the port of Boston should now be removed to New
York, in consequence of the successful competi.
ton Of the Collins line with the Cuuarders. The
Arabia, the steamer alluded to, is advertised to
sail from New York on the 25th instant
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1856-05-12

SCHOOLS IN NEW YoRK.-The whole number
of schools under the jurisdiction of the Board Of
Education in the city of New York, is 27l with an
aggregate of 152, ,874 pupils. The average atten.
dance is 81, ,903. The expense of tuition is 50 70
EACH or $l0,66 on the average attendance. The
outlay for schools the last year $9l7, 1858. The
number Of female teachers is increasing
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1856-05-12

BARNUM TENDING BAR-One of the the exam
nations of Barnum to find out how much he is
possessed Of came off in New York, Thursday
morning. Among the questions were the follow
ing O. What business are you now engaged in Z
A. My only occupation at present is tending bar
Q. How long have you been occupied in this busi'
nessi A. Ever since the lawyers have been pull
ing me up to the bars of the different courts.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1856-05-12

NOTICE.-I have removed my Office from
1.-THE late Constsbles Office to my residence Mar
shall street. between Adams and LIST streets, where
can be found after this week Mondays Wednesdays
and Fridays from sunrise to sunset, each day, to
transact any business connected with the late High
Constsble's office of Richmond.
l9---ts J. Z. TYLER.