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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1856-04-09
-" how sublime it is
To suffer and be strong? :"

In fine, no quality is more needed in our dali
ly HE than endurance. When events occur
outside OF the circle of our own free will
events that we can neither prevent nor con-
troi, IL becomes US to ask, why are they in
troduced We are placed in this world to
act, we are placed in it to endurance. and
when disappointment and troubles come.
which we cannot help, this is their meaning,
to inspire US with endurance. tits no minor
virtue therefore-it is no superficial grace of
character. Many are the qualities which
combine to make up its forces lit has not a
Unity with despair for in yielding to this
we surrender patience)-it blends submits
slveness and hope-fortitude as we'll as ex
ceedlng tenderness-the clear vision that
saw away beyond the present trouble, faith
In tile right that no sharp casualty can rem
DER and a harmony with the Divine Will.
the consciousness Of which is the ingather-
ing and fruition of all moral forces. And
as NE Is often a reservoir of tears, q niche of
endurance, "a vcstibule of mystery, where
we have nothing to do but take what an An
Wise sends U.S. we should cherish this silent
patience, for it is achievement, and in the ST.
lent gratitude of the soul accomplishes a
perfect woyk.'
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1856-04-09
a9s- Orders for the Picked Rod letters

S9F- Orders for the " Picked Rod Letters"
are beginning to come in pretty freely. This
IS q good sign of renewed interest being ia
ken IN disseminating light and knowledge
among the people. They are just the thing
for the citizens of North Carolina-it is a
North Carolina document. Scatter them by
tens of thousands from Currituck to Chero-
kee. Send in your orders; we will fill them
at the rate of 81 SO per hundred, postage
prepaid.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1856-04-09

a Valuable Wonan. Miss Peggy Land,
ayoung woman Of Pickens District, S. c.,
about twenty-four years of age, after try
ing weaving, carding, spinning, and sew
ing, last year, went to farming, and made
cotton which Melted her 800. Her corn
crop was two hundred and fifty bushels.
worth sixty cents per bushel, and she
made thirty-fve bushels Of wheat, worth
one dollar and fifty cents a bushel |! She
accomplished this herself, without assis-
lance or hiring. She ploughed, drove the
cant, cut her wheat and cribbed her corn.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1856-04-09

BANK OF DEEP RIvER.-The Asheboro'
Bulletin says that application will be made
to the next session of the legislature of this
State for a charter of a bank bearing this
name, more particularly for the accommoda.
ton of this section of the State"
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1856-04-09
a Poetical Letter.

a subscriber renews his subscription ac-
ompaniedb by the following poetic letter:
Dear Brother: In this fine location.
The best, perhaps, ia al creation.
Health, and life of long duration.
If I'm right in this naI ration.
Still, something sounds Without cessation
Something wrong" in this relation:
Rum, the cause of great ~yexation,
Fills our land wit. desslation.
You, kind sir, with great affection,
Eli the world with choice selection.
l, for one, with satisfaction.
Read with care your publication.
do give my contribution,
Gladly, to your institution:
Wide may spread its circulation,
Offering all the great salvation.
May Heaven, with all its consolation,
AID the cause of reformation,
Save the drunkard from damnation,
Endless in its long duration.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1856-04-09
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RALRIG &c. NC.
W2DA2gDARu ? 3 81
A Positive Arrangement.

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, 1856-04-09

pgg- The New Albany, Indiana, Tribune
says there were committed to the Indiana
Pe%nltentlary during the flee months immedi-
ately preceding June last, when the Prohib-
ltory liquor law went into effect, eiqaty-three
persons. During the scoen months after the
law went into force, there were but ffty-one
commitments, a reduction of more than one
half. This fact alone should serve to shu+
up the mouths Of those who contend that the
Prohibitory law never effected any good.
We venture the prediction that there will be
q Tar greater number of commitments this
year than there ever has been in anv preyi-
Gus year. We are informed by a gentleman
whose business has called him to every sec
ton of our city during the past few weeks,
that he has seen more drinking and gam
bling during that time than he has seen for
thenty years. Nearly all the houses, of GER
tain classes, are turned into resorts for drink.
ing, gambling, and carousing. SO it will be
until we secure a good Prohibitory law. and
a Supreme Court that will not annul it.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1856-04-09

SINGING RY CoSGREGATIoN.-The Washing
ton street Orthodox Church at Beverly, after
a variety of experience in having singing bv
q choir, last week voted to dispense with
the services of a regular choir and have the
singing done by the congregation. The new
plan was tried on Sunday last with excellent
success. the people joining in the singing
with admirable promptness and good effect.
Boston TraU.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1856-04-09
Remedy for Drunkenness.

Mr.. ~Higgenbottom, in the London Lancet
recommends the use of ippecacuanha as a
cure Tor Incorporate habits. We annex
what ne says, in the hope that those afflicted
Will test the remedy and especially to give
a hlnt to the wives of drunkards as to how
they may cure their liege lords. We rather
guess If general use was made of Il. opr
anti prohibition enemies would become the
strongest prohibition fanatics in the land
AT least it would not be unconstitutional"
to prohibit that article. But to the article.
From the London Lancet.
REMEDY FOR DRUNKENNEss-ny Mr. u1c.
GINBoTToM.-I would recommend pecacuanba
as a remedy for drunkenness, taken in half
drachm doses as an emetic. Ipecacuanha
mas the extraordinary property of stimulating
the whole system, equalizing the circulation.
promoting the various secretions, and, indeed
assisting each organ Of the body to preform,
and to resOre it to its normal state. Jneca-
cuanha can be taken with perfect safety ~
an emetlc on that account it is preferable
to tarter emetic. | believe the administration
OF half a drachm of ipecacuanha as an me
tic to be a cure for periodical drunkenness.
y Is observed tnat IN the intervals between
the periods OF these attacks the person is
quite sober. and often remains so for two
three or four months, or. for a longer time
When the mania comes on, the intense de-
sire for alcoholic stimulus is so strong as to
render the sufferer subject to no control, and.
from the sensation of depression and sinking,
he can look up alcoholic stimulants as his
only remedy. When a persol is in this state,
it will be ALWAYS found that his otouoob ::
fault, and the unnatural appetite arises from
that cause alone if half a drachm of the
powder of ipecacuanha be taken, so as to
produce full vomoting, the desire for intoxi-
eating stimulus is Immediately removed.
From the experience l have had of the eff
fects of ipecacuanha, | am of opinion, if a
patient can be persuaded to follow up the
emetic plan for a few times when the period
zeal attack comes on, that he will be efectu.
ally cured, and the habit (for such | look
upon i'll will be broken.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1856-04-09
KcnansVille.

The Editor of the Clinton Independent
says, we visited Kenansyille last week dur
ing the Spring Session of the Superior Court.
1t was trnly gratifying to witness the signs
of prosperity which exhibited themselves in
this village. In a grove of large stately
oaks l mile from the Court House stands the
new Male Academy; J. M. Sprunt is the
principal, and we learn there are over one
hundred students. About half a mile from
the Court House stands the Female College
which will be completed this summer or au-
tumn. In all directions you see new build
ings going up, here a neat cottage, and there
a mansion house. In a prosperous, intelli-
gent, and moral community like this, there
Is every reason to believe their schools will
prosper. The people all looked cheerful and
contented, from the Judge upon the bench,
down to the man at the back door of til G
Court House who slept with his head in a
nail key, with a brick for a pillow.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1856-04-09

ARAToR.-The April number is on our
table. 1t is well filed with matter inte-
resting and profitable to the A~griculturist.
Price, 81 a year, in advance. Address I,
j. Lemay, Raleigh, n. c.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1856-04-09

nE w. s. Warrock, Esq, has issued
Proposals for publishing, in Williamson,
Martin county, N. c., a new paper, to be
called the Young American" to be devo-
ted to the advancement of the American"
party. Price 50 a year, in advance.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1856-04-09

The Fayetteville Presbytery holds its next
meeting in the Grove Church at K~ennansyille.
Duplin County, beginning on the 10th of A
pril.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1856-04-09

North Caroztnians IN Mississippi. We
have before US a list of the members of
the Mississippi Legislature for 1856. 1t
IS a somewhat novel and interesting docu-
ment, giving us the name, residence, ma
tlvity, age, politics, religion, and ever the
number of babies claimed by some, of
each of the members. In the Senate
there are 4 North Carolinians. The old
est member Of the Senate is rs; the
youngest 30. The ladies will be interest
ed IN learning that IS are married, 3 sin
gle, and 4 widowers.
In the House of Representatives we find
. North Carolinians, and among them the
name of an old acquaintance, Harvey f.
johnson, a native of Blncombe, and son
OF the late John johnson, Esq, of Hen
derson county. Nh. johnson is put down
as a Democrat, Methodist, a Lawyer, 25
years OF age, married and has two babies.
Hurrah for Buncombe !-Ashe0iUe Neus.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1856-04-09

Pea Nuts. To give an idea of the
trade IN pea nuts in lower Virgin ia, the
Norfolk Argus states that 1000 bushels
were received by one house in that city,
last Thursday, Shipments, at good pri-
ces, are frequently made to northern mar
kets; They are selling now at 81 a ST 20
per bushel.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1856-04-09

Get place and wealth, if possible, with grace.
PoPE's MORAL Essay.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1856-08-29
Rcorba"ks.

| john \. PETERS. ESQ. of Bangor, a
pretended whig. made bogus democrat
ic speech,in this town on Thursday eve
ming of last week. In the course of his
remarks. he said that every member OF
Fillmore's Cabinet, and also of TAYLOR 5
was now opposed to the Republican par
ty. As an answer to this point in the
gentleman speech, we republsh from
the Nep York Frening Post the follow
ing:
EWING AND SoS FOR FREMoNr.-A
Piqua correspondent of the indianapolis
Journal thus nails Roorback:
''In my previous letter | mentioned
the name of Hon. Thomas Ewing, in
connection with his presidential prefer
ences. This eX-member of the Harrison
and Taylor cabinets has given his sup
port to the cause of Freedom by declar-
ing for the Republican nominees. His
son. Thomas Ewing, Jr., made stirring
speech in this place on Saturday evening
Il was delivered in calm, steady. argu.
mentatiye manner. and showed that the
old salt boilers ability had not degen-
Grated in his offspring.
Mr.. Ewing addressed an attentive
audience for an hour and halt, and at
the conclusion of his speech three roar.
ing cheers were given for Free Speech
and Fremont.
And as editorial we find the following
in the Semi Weekly of the Esd inst -
Hon. Thomas Corwin has signifed to
bis friends in this city, his intention to
vote for Fremont and Dayton, at the
next election.
A correspondent of same date says: -
"Mr. French Evans, the author of the
Philadelphia platfarm, ON which Fill
more was nominated, and a warm advo-
cate of Fillmore, has announced his pur-
pose of taking the stump in Pennsylva-
MIA in favor of Fremont. He is an
and able speaker. Louis Fitz-
gerald Tasistro, late translator in the
State Department, also friend of Fill
more, and one of the best stump speakers
in Maryland during the Taylor campaign,
has resolved to entesthe lists for FIRE.
mont. Mr.. Tasistro is man of extra
ordinary accomplishments. and is capa-
Die of doing great service to the Repub.
lean cause.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1856-08-29
Mr.. Peters also said, in his TRADE

Mr.. Peters also said, in his TRADE
against Judge Davis "that there was not
member of the bar in Maine who had
any confidence in, or respect for him as
lawyer" And added, THAT his broth
er members of the bench, entertained
about the same opinion of his fitness for
the position" To make the case very
strong one, he informed his audience
that member of the Supreme Court,
said in his office in Bangor, and he a re-
publican, THAT that provision of the
constitution which permits officers to be
addressed out of office ought not to be-
come obsolete
As an Offset to what this "native of
Ellsworth says concerning Judge Davis,
we here reprint part of a letter from
member Of the Cumberland bar, which
we published in the american in March
last. This letter was written by gen.
tleman we'll qualified to Judge fairly of
what he was talking about, and can
with Mr.. Peters, claim to be an Ellis
worth man.
We do not pretend to speak of the
legal learning. or judicial ability of Mr.
Davis. We introduce the testimony of
this lawyer to show that Mr.. Peters was
slightly mistaken.
We can say from comparison, that we
think Mr.. Davis can beat this whig ad-
"ocate of Buchanan in making politi-
cal speech, having heard both of them
make the attempt -
The fact is, that Davis surpassed the
Expectation OF his friends, and complete
( ly astonished his enemies. He COM
menccd holding the courts in York and
I Cumberland Counties under the most
unfavorable circumstances, and all who
were anywise partial to Judges Shepley
and Howard, or who were politically op.
posed to Davis. were ready to cavi at
everything he might do; and the rry
tcm who were acquainted with him could
only speak from their hopes, expectations
and belief-while there were quite a
number of us who. not knowing the
man, remained in state of doubt and
uncertainty as to the eapabilitic, of the
now Judge. Hence yon perceive that
he commenced his judicial career under
very peculiar and embarrassing circum-
stances.
But the result has exceeded the ex-
pcctations Of his warmest friends and
every manly political opponent at the
Bar in this county, has expressed his
surprise at the strength. ability and firm
ness which he has developed; and his
commentators of the dignity, integrity,
promptness and decision which have
characterized his proceedings in court,
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1856-08-29
Good News from Lincoln Co.

We have been favored with the perusal of
Il letter written by gentleman in Rockland
under date Aug 20. To friend in this yiciu-
ity. As it gives an amusing and reliable dcs-
criItion of the twin conventions and news Of
Progress in Lincoln County, We have been
permitted to make the following Extracts:
&" The Democrats Of this Congressional
f District held their Convention in this CITY
yesterday. The "straight wings convened
at the same time though in another Hall
and - they had :" committees Of conference "
trotting all day from one Hall to the other
This worked admirably till afternoon when
/ they came to hailoting for candidates. 1t
was very soon evident to us outsiders that we
should hear d" more fun and that the Lin
coin portion Of the Democratic District had
no less than , candidates, Yes 4:-Ingalls OF
W i.,casset Smith OF Warren, 1evenscller of
fhomaston and Nersns Of Rockland this
mind YOU WAS Lincoln. Then Waldo steps
in with one or two more-and lastly the poor
Wings were holding on to f.. Wilder Farley
in their convention. Well in this state of
things, the Democrats would first send a
/" Committee of Conference to join - sim
liar committee on the part of the Wings =
they would soon retarn saying they
could not agree. Then in would come "a
committee from the Wigs with PROPOSE
ton to the unterri6ed' which would be an
grily discussed and ryeaed--and thus they
kept it up till / o'clock at night. when the
Democrats got mad and tried to bring the
= straights to terms by threatening TO 90
into - Democratic ballotings without the
wings and proceeded To their prelimnares
but the straights thinking they were in earn
EST and determining not to be Nufcd went in
to ballot themselves and actually nominated
E. Wilder Farley and adiournsdt The Dem
ocrats not knowing this fact did 90 into a
ballot and nominated Ingalls, (Dem) of Wis
easset (brother in law to Farley) thinking
that this would satisfy Mr. Farley and the
Whigs-after this nomination they iovously
left their Hall and went to impart the good
tldings to the Wings, when 10! they had
nominated their man and most of them had
gone home!
So they have two candidates in this district
to be 'chipped 10 death Which, if either
will 81 back down " remains to be seen II
am very confident the Democrats will not and
If Mr., Farley does we shall get more than 90
his vote for freedom, We have our Conven-
ton tomorrow at the same place and shall
unquestionably nominate Nehemiah Abbot
OF Belfast. cannot call to mind single |
town in this State within my personal know
ledge where the Republican ticket will not
make reIat're gain. Rockland will gain
$50, Thomaston rs, So. Thomaston so, St.
George50, Warren IS, Waldoboro 200, Dam
ariscotta 100, New Castle so, Edgcomb IS,
and all the towns in this vicinity will give
US decided gain over our last years VOTE"
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1856-08-29

Woxr VOTE FOR HIM-There is an old
preacher in this state who is own cousin to
Buchanan. One day at the table the rela-
t;onship was mentioned, and some enc said
We'll, then, father,-l suppose You will
vote for him. The old man Strengthened up
and replied with indignation: Vote for
Buchanan? ME vote for Jim Buchanan ?
No, sir, sooner than vote for him I'd lay down
by rotten log on a sunny day and be nib
bled by pismires.'
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1856-08-29

Washington county, at this time, seems to
be cursed with an uncommon large dose of
Wild Cat, borderers. Only think of it's
having to take the phosphorescent Clifford,
the scheming and disappointed Fairly, the
oily and wiry Bradbury, the lucky Bennett.
&c. &c. at one sitting.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1856-08-29
Washington, Aug. 2l, 1856.

At meeting of the Republicans. in
Surry Tuesday, Charles JOY, Esq, was
nominated candidate for Representative
to the Legislature. No better nomina-
ton could have been made. Mr.. Joy is
an earnest capable man, and viii, be
elected.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1856-08-29

FIRE,-Our citizens were startled last
night by the cry of fire. 1t proved to be the
house of Widow O'Neal on the West side of
the river. 1t was eatiHly consumed, and
but little of anything was saved of its con-
tents. The fire companies worked well, and
by great energy saved the further spread Of
he fire.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1856-08-29

SURRY wAKEp uP.-We understand that
the meeting at Surry village, Wednesday
night, was spirited affair and the best feeling
prevailed. The Lecturer was very happy and
eloquent in his remarks and the audience
which was the largest yet convened in town,
was enthusiastic and full Of cheers for Ere
mont and Jessie.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1856-08-29
HowITzER.

DEATH OF Hon. JAMES MEAcHAx.-Hon.
James Meacham, member of Congress, died
on Saturday at Midclebury, Vt, of conges-
ton of theluugs, liver and brain, alter short
illne@
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1856-08-29

DANIEL WEBSTER declared this ga STAB at
the uitai principles Of cirl Gberty::' and both
he and Henry Clay voted against the infa-
nous measure. Do you want such man
for President?
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1856-08-29

YOUNG AMERICA ATTENTIoS.-The meeting
OF the Young Mems Fremont Club will b.
held in Tisdale's Hall, Monday, Thursday
Friday and Saturday evenings of each week
from now till one week after the election Of
John C. Fremont to the Presidency.
Per Order.
A. A. BARTLETT Secretary.
Ellsworth August, % 1856.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1856-08-29

"COL. FREMONT ISA YOUNG
OFFICER OF GREAT MERIT
ONE WHO DESERVES WE'LL
OF HIS COUNTRY FOR THE
BRAVERY AND ABILITY WITH
WHICH HE DISCHARGED HIS
IMPORTANT AND DELICATE
DUTIES OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
1l Webster.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1856-08-29

II regard Col. Fremont as one of the
most heroic and successful officers in our
army-an army of which any nation
might he proud. "-Senator Rusk Of Ter
As.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1856-08-29
Teisgraphic.

Bangor Til ursday morning The Procession
of the Republicans is just passing 1t num-
bers full 5000. Over l0.0o0 strangers in
tn city. The most intense enthusiasm
prevails. G.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1856-08-29

* have acquaintance with the COL.
and am so Javor ably impressed as 10
him, that / ,oould as readily fruh him a.
ann other individual. HIS INTEG
RITY Is BEYOND SUSPICION. "
John C. Calhoun.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1856-08-29

DEMOCRACY as taught in
Maine pglS THE SAME as
that which is recognized in Geor-
gla; and the Platforms which
have been erected by the Demo-
Gratis of TIE sc UTH cannot be
DISTINGUISHED IN THE SLIGHT
EST PARTICULAR, from the
Platforms erected by the DEMO-
Gratis Of the NORlH."-H' lash.
iaat0a Union.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1856-08-29

"Col. Fremont, in my opinion, is the
most merltorlous American of his age now
in existence. Senator ALE. of OHIO
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1856-08-29

"Thera is no escape from this
conclusion. Slavery EXTEN-
SION is the SOLE QUESTION
before the Country. " We re-
peat; Slavery, Negro Slavery. and
Negro Slavery Extension is the
sole question before the country,
and to be determined in the APP
preaching presidential election.
But the Democracy are NOT op-
posed 10 Mare'y Eytenion.-N
Y. Day Book, Buchanan paper.