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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1856-12-03
Prepare for The War

CATHARINE and Charles, in planning the
oo.o.-- AzI
conspiracy that at a certain hour on q certain
night the alarm-bell should be struck, at
which signal the slaughter should begin
Every preparation was made and the conspi-
ratoIs awaited the first stroke of the bell to
begin their bloody work. In the stiffness Of
night it came and l. it rolled the kneN of death
over unhappy France.
This mournful episode of history furnishes
a goodly moral that may be proftably applied
to a better cause, Let US, in the present ex-
igency, plan a war of determination against
the giant curse Of intemperance. At a spe-
Gifted time let there be a gathering Of the
clans, and when all is ready make "a bold as
sault upon the eta lei and the stronghold of
the monster. We would not that the blood
of RUNS deyotees should darken highway
and street, or that bon6res should be kindled
of all they possess ; but we would that al
over this rum scoGrged land preparation
should be made to wage an universal wal
against this terrible foe of God and man.
bOb tACIO UC q DuSie-bidSI 10 Gall the HOSb u
the conflict, and let it lie at once all over til,
land. Let the tongue be taught increased
eloquence and the heart fred with new anG
greater zeal for tho triumph of right.
Prepare for the war Have everything
in readiness : Whisper the watchwor,
around! And let next CHRISTMAS DAT b
the time when the grand assault on run
shall be made. Let every temperance OF
ganization in the State, and every communit,
that favors it, get up temperance meetings
on that day, and speak, and hear of the sub
iect. A great work may lie done. 1t is
day of rest and recreation. Let it be prof
tally employed. Call the people togethe
from the west to the sea, and expound tn
doctrines of the Temperance Gospel to them
Who can foretell the effect Of an effort hk
this? The public mind would be stirred t
its depths and a great good might arise. ]
can do no harm at least, then, prepare 70
the Wc'i Appoint Your meetings, engag
the speakers and make a great pull together
On Christmas day let the alaI bell
rung, That the braves painting for the conf,
may rush to the field. =
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New Books.

We are indebted to Mr.. Pomeroy for the
following new works:
"Tit for Tat a Reply to bred, by a Lady
of New Orleans" While we consider " bred
too contemplate to be worthy Of a Reply"
from any body in the South, yet we must say
this work fills a desiratum in showing up
the inconsistency and hypocrisy of the Aobli-
ton knaycs who are always belieing US and
our institutions.
"Live and Learn ;" or a Guide for all
who wish to speak and write correctly" An
excellent little book, and we advise all to get
it and study it well. If writer's would follow
its directions, how many trials would the
printer be relieved of.
Harper for December-flled to the brim
with the best of good reading.
We are obliged to the Publisher, T..
Peterson, Philadelphia, for a copy of "Th'
Hsmors of Falconbridge"-an advance no
tice of which we gave a few weeks back. A
glance at its contents has given as the laugh
ing ague and we advise all who have specia
regard for their buttons, to have nothing I
do with the book. Bat if you want to enjo
a weeks hearty laughing, read it and 20
will surely be accommodated.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1856-12-03

ss> If the Prophet Hahakuk had written,
blessed is he who putteth the bottle to his
neighbours mouth aud maketh him drunken"
how grogsellcrs would admire the writings
of the inspired pensman! How they would
read it again and again and point to it with
pride! But no such blessing has ever been
pronounced il is woe noel! WOE unto
rain upon doomed heads when life's meagre
span is measured. The Bible is the only
standard of Truth, and it proclaims a curse
against him who putteth the bottle to a neigh
boris mouth.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1856-12-03
The Legislature.

1t IS impossible for a weekly paper to give
the entire proceedings Of the Legislature,
without infringing too much upon the varie-
ty which we desire to keep up in our paper.
We shall, however, keep our readers fully
posted up on all matters of interest. as
they may transpire. See Legislative head
for a summary since our last notice.
From Gov. Bragg's message we learn. that
the debt of the State in bonds is $685.
S02 SO, and the annual interest paid that sum
S302,32 2 Is. The receipts of the public
treasury, for the two years ending October,
so. we're s719,1 III 90. The ordinary expen-
ses Of the State government for the two ifs
cal years ending the 31st October, 1856, viii
not exceed S170 1000, or an average Of Ss5,
900 per year.
The Atlantic and North Carolina Rail
road is under contract from Gsldsboro' 3
Shepherds Point, and a large portion of
graded. The Western North Carolina Raj
road route has been almost surveyed, an
that portion of it from Salisbury to the G:
tawba river, has been located. A further a,
preparation of 100000 is required for til
Deep River Improvements. The whole nun
Der of children at school in the State is lao
600. The Governor recommends milital
schools, and suggests furnishing them wi
arms by the State. lie transmits lette
from Hon. John II. Wheeler, whose slay,
were seized in Philadelphia, asking the a
of North Carolina in the suit to recover the
He also transmits anti slavery resolution
forwarded to him by the Governors of Oh
New Hampshire and Massachusetts,, giyi
it as his opinion that it would be totally u
less to reply to them.
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For the Spirit of the Age.
To lone. of the Social Circle.

You are very much mistaken, my dear lone.
if you suppose that | ever even once thought
of taking Minnie's advice to "quit loving"
Oh no ; / have never tried to smother the
I" divine Hame"-(when It's not reciprocated
l suffer it to burn on until it goes out of it
self, which it will soon do when not fed by
the object Of my affections)-'twere a vain
effort if l did. Scott has said, that,
"He who stems a stream with sand,
Or letters fame with faxen band,
Has yet a harder task to prove
By firm resolve to conquer love-"
Quit lOUtng-NEyER! NEvER!oommand
me, Eolus like, to tie the clustering winds
up IN a bag--to cross the billowy Atlantic
in the bowl of a spoen-to stay the thunder
ing cataract of Niagara with my hate
strangle the great Mississippi with a silker
thread-to pluck the Andes from their ever
lasting foundations with a dog-knife-or, tt
smother the eternal fires of Heecla with q
b%andanna pocket kandkerchiaf-but forbid
me not to love the GIRLS!
No, no, my dear lone, I'll bet you never
get that receipt" for the "cure o flove-sicl
swains' from me. Goodbye, | before get
scolding for talking too much.
r. K. Springs. ALPHEUS.
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e We have so long sounded an appeal
to the friends of temperance and humanity in
North Carolina, to rally once more around
that cause which has been productive of so
much good, socially and morally to our peo-
ple-and noticed with what apparent indifer-
ance these appeals are needed by those whom
we thought felt alively interest in the blessed
and blessing Order of tae Sons of Tempe
rance-that we confess We, often feel discour-
aged, and almost inclined to cease our inef-
feotual appeals upon the subject. But now
and then a bright spas CLEANS out from the
darkness-we hear of progress in'some small
portions of our vast feld-and then we deter
mine to buckle on the armor anew, and bat
tie valliantiy to the last, whether "mcn will
hear or whether they will forbear"-hoping
perchance we may save some.
Raleigh, Louisburg, Greensboro, Wades
boro' and a few other places, have been do
ing well recently, and we hope this is bur
the beginning of a general revival through
out the State. God knows there is need o
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1856-12-03

s We must again denur to the prac.
tice of sending long Obituary notices to US
for free publication. We are always ready to
publish commcndatory notices of the deceas-
ed friends of our readers but when long,
p~anegyrical articles are sent, which cost US
labor and expense 70 ptsnt,3we must insist
upon the printers fss TsTs,s2, ors3, accer-
ding to its lengthy being sent along with it,
to renumerate for such service. This is fair
and just, and no reasonable person can com
plain of it. Five or ten lines we do not OBJ
ject to publishing free; but when more
than those We must be paid for their inser-
ton.
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The Grand Division.

The annual meeting of this body conyenes
this day in Fayetteville. In many respects
it viii be the most important convocation it
has ever had. The cause mas continued to
ebb and ebb, without any flow, till it has re-
ceded down to the lowest " low water mark"
which the Order Of the Sons of Temperance
once exerted in North Carolina, has been at
tended with the most lamentable 4conse-
quences Where few short years ago peace
and sobniety resgned, fyw discord, drunken
ness, profanity and vice in every form pre-
dominate. Families then happy and prosper
Gus under its benefcent sway, are now mis-
cradle, stepped in poverty and disgrace, am
hopeless ruin stares them in the face.
How many young men and old men hav
gone down to drunksrds' graves, that Nigh
have been rescued, had the same influence
been prevalent in COMMUNITY as those exel
ted a few years past. Then, there was a
always open asylum for the distressed, r,
penting inebriate. Fhea, there was alway
afriendly voice to VAIN, and a friendly arm
raise the responding md despairing. TIE
hope spread her benefcent pinions and upt
them wero borne mary q rum-scathed p
grim to the ark of salty.
The element that accomplished SO mu'
good, is still in the Ilnl;-but it is idle, u
Men oan.be ag.Sbrdks W to the work
redeeming their fehb7i And it is to Il
task that the Grand DiSisien must direct
self. Let the subordina a3iTfsions be broue
again into active labor-let the pure bann'
Of Love, Purity and Fidelity float on hill-t
and valley as in times past, and the Orc
will soon rival its p~alniest days in No
Carolina.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1856-12-03

Br The Greensboro Times gives notice
that a new volume of that paper will com-
mence about the first of January, enlarged
and improved. And as its Editors have Sc
cured a large number of contributors, they
hope to be literally sustained in their efforts
to publish a first class Literary paper in the
State. It's table of contributors for the
forthcoming volume, promises a rich treat to
the reader. Price, 50 a year. Address Ed
itors "Times," Greensboro.
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General Summary.

LANDS IN KANsAs.-St. Louis, Mo-, Intel
l~igeRcer says ct is almost incredible, the
amount of gold that has been poured into
Kansas from all parts of the country, in view
of the sale of the Delaware lands. We are
sure that not less than 100000 have been
sent to Leavenworth by the st. Louis brokers
alone"
STARTLING DIsCovERY.-In cleaning out an
old we'll on a rancho, recentlyoccupied by a
Captain Colebrooke, on the Calaveras road,
between the Calayeras and Stanislau rivers,
in California, portions of the skeletons of q
men were discovered. The police were in
stituting an active search for the late occu-
pant Of the place.
A LONG RANGE.-Some soldiers who were
firing a Mimic rifle at a target. at Magdebourg,
Saxony, at a distance of 1000 PAGES, hit and
MORALLY wounded a laborer at work 700 pa
ces beyond. A sheep was accidentally killed
in England with the Enfield rifle, from a dis
lance Of $500 yards.
AN EXPENSIVE CITY.-It is estimated that
the next years tax bill for the city of New
/. York will amount to ten millions of dollars.
One of the charges against the administration
Of John Quincy Adams was that the expen.
scs of the general Government amounted te
, thirteen millions q year.
A CosrLY HALL-The New York Common
? Council have adopted a plan, previously &C
: ted fayorably upon by the other branch o
G the city government, for City Hall, the COS
of which is to be five millions &c -Aen-
-EnA-h~~~.JSvorn ufdtter as n piece OF extrav
agance which the citizens will not submit t
: be taxed br.
II DEFECTIVE VIs1oN.-The Paris Medica
h Gazette states. that of the 1926, 2O2 youn
men examined in France for military servic
during nineteen years, Ii, 007 were exemI
ted on account Of defective sight.
A MUSICAL PEoPLE.-It is estimated tina
= there are 100000 pianos in use in this coul
= try at the present time.
Conference.-The the proclamation of h
Excellency Gov. Bragg, calling the Electo
y together on Wednesday to-day the name
~ Gen. j. nj. Leach, one of the Electors, an
al the vote he received, were unintentional
ne omitted. We are authorized to make I'll
Mt correction. Gen. Leach received thirty-si
1c thousand three hundred and eight votes
to His vote was duly set out in the table of /
v turns, but from an oversight, it was omit
70 in the proclamation.
GREAT YIELD.-Mr. Williamson Page,
- this county, raised the following crops on O
- - acre of land, vi z: In September, 1855,
sowed one bushel of wheat mixed with turn
seed, from which he raised fnrty-fve bush,
he of wheat and about 800 bushels of turni,
In June, 1856, he planted the same ground
If corn and peas, and has harvested fifty O
100 bushels of corn, and sixty-four bushels
peas. TIL only fertilizer used was sta
81 manure. Who can beat this
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1856-12-03

B@ Moderate drinker, stop, oh /. stop ard
think before it is too late to amend your
ruinous career. Look at the frightful host
that have gone down to the lark chambers
of night through the portals of the grave
within the last year. Are you stronger than
they? You too are beating a pilgrim path
to the same fiery Mecca! Dash the cup from
your lips forever and fly for life. larry not
in all the plain-look not behind, but fy-Ay
fly to an ark of refuge.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1856-12-03

DARING BURGLARY.-The dwelling Of Mr..
Grifis, n Confectioner of this city, was en-
tered by a rogue on Monday night last be-
tween nine and ten O'Clock, before Mr.. Grit
ifs had returned from his store, and robbed
of a trunk and a considerable amount Of
money.
BJ- r. C. Pearson, Esq for thirty years
past Postmaster at M%organton, in this State.
recently resigned, and Saml. McD. Tate has
been appointed in his place. Mr.. Pearson is
now president of the w. N. C. II. II. Compa-
NY, the duties of which Office he is fulfllins
with ability, integrity and efficiency.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1856-12-03

character that decks its hallowed courts, |
the same power, wisdom, and ~benevolence
which beauties the frail fowret, adaptsl
each tiny insect to its place and purpose,
and arranges each feather of the sparrow,
and each lamina of that feather with a view
to its safety. Take from the woman ac-
customed to such refined speculations as
these, pecuniary advantages; bury her in
o~bscurity yea, plunge her in the darkest
dungeon, and yet will she possess a rich
fund of thought-which thoughts, like
those of Bunyan, will emit bright scintilla-
tions which will be seen and admired by a
world. ESTHER.
fro PIE CONTINUED.0
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TO mime EsRay.,

"Mause,p and ell others who desire to con-
tribute to the Ladies' Department of the
Age, and for the edifeation of the Social
Circle"-we say Don't stop to send in
your cards and wait for introductions and
welcomes but send us some well-written,
useful contributions, and ae'u warrant you a
hearty welcome and respectful hearing.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1856-12-03

Marriage Of Senator Douglass. A letter
from Washington, dated Thursday, says /:
Judge Douglass was married to-day at
. o'clock, at the house of the brides faith
er. The programme was changed, owing
10 the unavoidable deteutionof Judge Doug
las at the West. Only a few Of hisimmediate
friends participated, among whom were
Gen. Shields and Senator Slidell. The
ceremony was performed by Father Byrne.
Mr.. Douglass left this evening for the
North.
The bride is Miss Ada Cults, a daughter
of JAS. Madison Cuts, Esq, of the Second
Comptroller's Bureau, and nephew of the
Ito Mrs. Madison.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1856-12-03

DEATH OF DR.. L. A. JEFPREYs.-We have
heard with pain of the death of DIR. l.. A.
Jehreys, member of the House of Commons
from Franklin county. He died on Thurs
day last, of typhoid fever. DIR. Jefreys was
a young man of much promise, of excellent
disposition and principles, and of great popu-
larity in his county.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1856-12-03

TERRIBLE AccIDENT.-We learn that a very
sad accident occurred near Dysartville, Me-
Dowell county, in this State, a few days ago.
The tressel work being put up by DIR. Van
dyke for conveying water for mining purposes,
fell, or gave way, instantly killing FIVE white
men and seriously wounding seven or eight
others, some Of whom will probably die
The only names we nave heard are those Of
Mr.. Poteet end Mr.. Epley, both killed.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1856-12-03

n1 Persons desiring to know the fate of
Contributions sent to as, must not trouble US
with writing them personal letters concern
ing them. We have not the time to answer
such inquiries ; and much less inclination to
pay postage on sus4lSssers. It is a pretty
safe rule. however, By which they may be
governed after waiting a reasonable length
oftime to conclude they are declined, if they
do not appear.
Bsy Correspondents ntssis ways give the
Editor the real name. IS ee6e writer, or Their
communications will be passed by unnc'
ticed.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1856-12-03

Rail ROAD ACcIDEST.-We omitted 10
mention last week, that a man by the name
Of Joseph Blizzard. residing in Fairfield Dis
trict. S. c., while in a state Of intoxication.
on Thursday, the 18th instant, laid on the
track of the G. & S. G.. Rail Road and the
cars passing over him, he was 50 seriously in
,jured that he died that night. lie was
brought to Charlotte with the hope of affor-
ding medical aid, but it was Of no avail
Charlotte WHO.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1856-12-03

Ia We are in receipt of an interesting
journal of Travel through the Western part
of North Carolina, which we will commence
publishing mex week. 1t came to hand too
late for this week.
Also, q good Story, entitled Glove and
Liquor J" IND other Contributions which we
have been compelled to lay over this week.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1856-12-03

B0T Never believe an evil report of a Eel
low being until you have heard both sides
and become assured that it is true; and even
then, regard the erring one with more pity
than anger.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1856-12-03

Bag The Federal Court was held in this
City last week, Judge Wayne presiding. A
man named Cherry was tried for mail rob-
bing, and acquitted. Two boys were tried
for a like offence and convicted.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1856-12-03

b The Editor will be absent An atten-
dance upon the Grand Division, this week.
Upon his s'better half will be deTolved the
task Of preparing matter for the next issue.
1t viii be a new position for her and We now
bespeak, in advance, the indulgence of our
readers for the imperfections of the Ed.
tress."
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1856-12-03
Change of Address.

My correspondents are respectfully reques-
ted to address me hereafter in regard to the
ANNALS OF SOUTHERN METHODIST" and
other business, at Wilmington, N. C.
CHAS. F. DEEMS.
Nov. 1856.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1856-12-03

Skeleton Of q Giant Found. The
Wheeling Times says: "A day or two
since some workmen engaged in subsoil-
ing the grounds of Sheriff Wickham
at his vineyard in East Wheeling, came
across a human skeleton. Although
much decayed, there was not much
difficulty in identifying it, by placing
the bones which could not have belonged
to other than a human body, in their
primitive position. The impression made
by the skeleton in the earth and the
skeleton itself, we're measured by the
Sheriff and a brother in the craft locale,
both of whom are prepared to swear
that it was ten feet nsne inches IN
length. Its jaws and teeth were almost
as large as those of a horse. The
bones are to be seen at the Sheriff S
Office"
COUNTY ATToRNEY.-We learn that Sidney
A. Smith, Esq, was, on Monday last, cleo
ted county attorney for the county of Johns
ton, by an almost unanimous vote.
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Prohibition for a Day.

In compliance with the proclamation of the
Mayor of Cincinnati, the grog shops were
closed on the day Of election. The daily pa
pers all notice the unusual quiet and good or
der which prevailed, and ascribe this mani
fest Improvement to the closing Of the grog-
shops. Upon this the Crusader well re-
marks:-
QUERr.-Hsuch blessed results follow from
closing the bars on election day, what might
we expect of good, if they would remain clc-
sed the rest Of the year? We do not expect
to get q response to the enquiry from any of
orr editors, but we ask honest men to reflect
upon it, and answer it at the ballot box.
As soon as the polls were closed, the food
gates were again lifted, and hundreds Of
young men, were Dnder the influence Of the
burning tide Uf rain.
This accursed liquor traffic is tie great
evil, and presents the mightiest obstacle in
the way Of social progress; and threatens,
more than all other causes, to destroy our
republic. When will true patriots stare the
danger in the face, and determine courage
ously to meet it. To expect a nation of
drunkards to sustain orr free institutions. il
absurd and prepOsteroHs- Intoxicating la-
nor Is a poison, a deadly poison, to the social
state infused into the body polite, it is Ger
tain to result in death !
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A Positive Arrangement.

Subscribers receiving their paper with q Chuss
MARK, are thereby notified that in four weeks
from the receipt Of the frs number thus Marked
their subscription years sill expire; and unless
renewed within that time, the paper win be dis
continued. This rule will Be inhexibly adhered to
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1856-12-03

liz Gs.-For sey eral days past our streets
have been thrOnged with fat hogs, on their
winding way" TO market How many have
passed through, we do not know. We have
beard of DO sales in this section, other than
enough to settle bills as they pass along
The Spartanburg Is. CT Erpress says a lot
Of forty reached that place last week, the first
Of the season, and were sold at five and three
quarter cents, gross.-AsheriUe Nelrs.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1856-12-03

Our ndtioe, forests furnish us with Natures
own remedy for all lung complaints. DR..
Wistar, in his Balsam, combines the ~essenti-
al qualities of the Cherry Bark with Tar Wa
ter. 1t has cured many cases of seated con-
sumption.
Holloway's Pills, an invaluable Remedy
for Dropsical Symptoms.-Mrs. Emma Hunt
ley, of Houston Texas, aged IS, last fall was
thrown upon a bed Of sickness, her feet
and legs began to swell, strongly indicating
dropsy at this period of life. Her husband
became greatly alarmed, as it was feared tina,
she could not recover, so dreadful was the
at1ack. After trying many remedies with.
out benefit, Mr.. Huntley, at last, put her IN
der the course of H~olloway's Pills, which
she took for about three weeks, and the swell
ing considerably diminished continuing
them for five weeks, more, she was complete
ly cured. These Pills, will also cure all bill
liOus and liver complaints in a very short
time.