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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1856-11-26
For the Spirit Of the Age.
An Evening Soliloquy.

Twas evcntimc-that hushcd and pen
sive hour, when it seemed
"That to smile were almost sinful,
And to whisper were a crime ;"
and l sailed forth to take my accustomed
walk. | was alone, for no kindred spirit
was near me, to whom | could breathe the
indwelling thoughts of my bosom. Alone
il my walk, | felt alone on carth-a wan
derer DER life's ocean, stormy and track
less as it is, with no companion to share
either in my joys or sorrows. Irresistibly
| was stepping on, not caring how far |
wandered, as insensible to movement as
though | were gliding over a s~ilvery lake,
with a spell weaving fairy for the helmslnan.
Finding a luxuriant seat on a pile OF
leaves heaped against a magnificent oak,
and a carpet of russell and gold for my feet
to rest upon, I wrapped my mantle closer
about me, and gave myself up to quiet re.
Election there being nothing to draw me-
from my reveries, save the falling Of tht
crimson forest leaves, wearing a deeper
blush than mantlcs the check of a modes
maid.
1t was one Of November's evenings, still
and solemn looking, and there was a soften
cd splendor on hill and plain. Sol ha
just sunk back from the arena of action
and his curtain Of red, golden-bordered, wa
hung in the west. The leafcss arms of
great army of trees stretched themselv6
out as delicate pencilings against the di
tant, mellow blue and though surrounde
with all this glorious beauty, | felt melal
choly and sad, and with the eye of Fame
looked off into the future, filled with a tho,
sand glowing visions.
Brightness and joy met my view-tt
goddess of Peace and Contentment-a low
ly image, stood in the doorway of the ter
pie of unalloyed happiness, reckoning n
on-unfolding pictures of sublime beau
before my enraptured vision. EOh! lie
claimed with a burst of enthusiasm, he
beautiful! But just then a breeze car
, signing through the wood, and bent t
towering trees they assumed the forms
sires and sages, and spoke to me in slc
t and measured tones:
"Ah! youthful miiden, be not thus l,
= ed by ftful phantoms. l would not Jal
: thy arduous soul but think of the ma
o fold blessings which now cluster arou
il you in s~uperfuous profusion. Trust
Q future however pleasant Could the
ture be unveiled to you, and reveal all
lights and shadows, you would proba
n shrink from the task before you. 1
o now, 'act in the living present. and me
e. your heart for any fate Be as the g,
d. Shunamite of old, ~contented; and by ?
lanthropic deeds, write your name upon
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1856-11-26
Sunday in New York.

According to the N. Y. Express, the New
York Sunday is becoming more like that of
Paris than that Of an Ehserican city. The
Express says that on Sunday last, the upper
part Of the city looked not a little like a race
course. All sorts of vehicles were out gros
shops free and open target firing and guning
doing a large business, and. at night, dance
houses and free concerts lively and noisy til
a late hour. The Express thinks that if TIT
Free Soil pulpit should rebuke these thing
it would be told that it has no right to say
word, having itself commenced the work o
Decorating the Lords day by introducing
politics into the pulpit.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1856-11-26
The first Lecture.

On Saturday night next, Ex-Gov. Swain
will deliver the first Lecture of the season, in.
the Commons. Hall. We hope to see a very
large and intelligent audience in attendance.
The system of Lecturing, as is truly remark
ed by the Chicago Home Journal, has become
an institution in America, and we think it is
one fraught with great good to the masses Of
the people. We like to be talked to. The
people listen with deep interest to the living,
breathing, burning woods of an eloquent
man. A person expressing his own thoughts
with vigor and with action, gives new force
and beauty to the subject, and one has every
idea indelibly stamped on his mind when,
if the same thing were read by the individual
himself, its peculiar points would awaken in
his mind no interest or sympathy.
Again, subjects are discussed which are
important, in and of themselves, but which
in the hurry and turmoil of business, are en-
tirely overlooked, pushed aside, and thei
beauty, interests and significance would neve
be appreciated, were it not that our attention
is called in this way to the matter.
As a means Of education, then, the lectur
attracts a new interest to itself. There
no limit to the subjects brought out by thi
means, and no limit to the information give
or obtained.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1856-11-26

10 Straight is the gate and narrow is
the way" Of life but oh, upon either side,
what t~ortuous paths lead out of it! AT first
they invite and lure the pilgrim with prom
Uses Of exceeding beauty, but not for long
The fair seeming fruit crunlbles to ashes
when it is plucked. The leaves of the bright
est hucd flowers conceal the sharrest thorns.
The waters that purl over their golden beds
carry fever to the veins and at length even
the semblance of fruit and flowers and cool
ing streams vanishes, and there is nothing but
a parahed and arid desert left to wander in.
And now, there is but one hand that can lead
the lost one from this labyrinth-but one
hand, and that is not of earth.
Oh, beware Of the first false step out of the
straight and narrow way OF the succeeding
sorrow, the utter ruin into which it m ny
plunge you, or the bitter repentance which
must humble you, before that hand can guide
you back, no tongue can tell.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1856-11-26
A Word to Young Men.

Young men-allow us to whisper a private
word into your ears. We heard a lady-a
young unmarried lady, at that-remark, not
long ago, that the reason SO many young Ia
dies of the present day were marrying gen.
tlemen SO much their seniors, was (hold your
ears close while we whisper it, that so few
of the young men were acorA barring.
Gracious, what a charged But think of it
is there not some truth in the hard i'm
parchment? Women, though Angels, are
yet of that kind who have to live on bread
and butter. They may fancy-a-la-sylabub
roses and moon-beams, starlight and poetry
-mouctaches and Knight errantry, and all
the ether little ct ceterds that bestrew the
lovers path-but when they emerge out into
the broad road of matrimony, they kno,o
these must give place to the stronger food OF
pork and ~turnips, which only are the rewards
Of industry, energy and enterprise. And they
look at. your lily white hands and your fash
ionable, bon ton rig or they near Of you
visits to and associations with those who new
er gather, but are always scattering abroad
and forthwith the poetry and beauty Of
romance is dispelle / and poverty, solitude
neglect and disgrace raise their gaunt fSu
res and cry aloudEBfwARE!
And as good luck will have it, many
them have the good sense to heed the admC
nition-and they laugh to scorn your higl
ly cultivated moustache and sap heade
fummery, while they bend their smiles upo
some sturdy son of toll and industry, choo
ing rather to trust their happiness upon OIL
who knows how to battle with the storms
life, than to take shelter under the ephem
raj mushroom that must perish by the fiji
blast that passes by.
And they act wisely in so doing-do tn
not, young man? We know you can but
prove. Reform then = go to work, a
prove yourself worthy of some such sensiI
: woman.
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State L~egislature.

The General Assembly of North Carolina
convened on the 18th inst. w. w. Avery,
Of Burke, was elected speaker of the Sen
ate John Hill and Busbee, Clerks and
Jas. Page and G.. G. Tally, Doorkeepers.
In the House, j. G. Shepherd, Esq, of
Cumberland, was chosen Speaker; Edward
Cantwell and George Howard. Clerks and
Webster and Wright Doorkeepers.
On Tuesday the Governors Message was
received. Messrs. ssHoldon & Wilson were
elected State Printers.
On Wednesday the venerable VIM. Hill was
unanimously reelected Secretary Of State.
w. Joyner, of Franklin, was elected Princi.
pal Engrossing Clerk. The House Standing
Committees were announced. Bills introdcc.
ed:-to repeal certain laws concerning the
town of NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. to the Com
mite on Grievances. By Mr.. Caldwell o
Guilford, to Incorporate . The Peoples Banl
printed. To repeal sec. 5 and 6, chap. 81
Rev. Code
Mr.. Bridgers Submitted a communication
from the State Bank declining to accept th'
charter granted last Legislature. Sent to tn
Senate with a proposition to print.
A joint committee was raised, to which a
bills concerning alterations to the Constitr
ton of the State are to be referred. called th
Committee on Constitutional reform and til
Free Suffrage bill, then before the Senat
was referred accordingly.
Next day Thursday being ~thanksgivir
day, the two Houses adjourned over to Fl
day. No business of interest has been tran
acted since.
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&@eSSvtrtt A a< SIs<-ygass ef<tse, g. IS rrf@ ST. ts.

imperisnable memorial. Strive SO to live
that you may gain that heavenly home,
where the carking cares of life will be done
anywhere the weary shall be at rest
and time fly on rainbow wing. And there
light, which emenates from s the Life, the
Light and the Way will fill Heaven with
corruscations of glory forever and there,
there only, will perfect bliss be attained"
l pondered then on mans ingratltude.
However many may be his blessings, he
does not appreciate them, but looks for
something more In the future. So it is In
grief: Had we not that blessed boon of
heaven--Hope-which promises better
things, methinks one would not regain en-
ergy enough to steer his bark across the
main.
My soul thanked God for the awakening,
and | strove to Danish the sadness that
like a murky mist had settled around my
heart, and shut out the light of love and
JOY that was every where beaming around
me. Comforts sweet and dear are shower.
, ed from heaven for all.
e I arose and wendell my way homeward
raised my eyes and gazed on high-wha
y a glorious view greeted mysight-the moor
was just marching out in all its SPLENDID
and magnifcence, d mid heaven; and on
k by one the stars were stepping out, an
slowly, msj9stiss2z lsd on the shi9in!
l. them, as banners unfurled to the breeze
Gods great goodness and his many bles
le sings presented themselves to my mind
m Home, friends, kind parents, loving brotl
IS ers and sisters, ease and health [ have
why should [ e'er be sad?
n The lowing of the herd greeted my e.
N as | neared and saw the feeder, with hf
lit from a barn of plenty, going to give the
ms a feast. The quiet hum Of home duti
IS, was the glad song I heard as l enteredtl
,y old homestead, and Iinwardly muttered.
" Praise God from whom all blessings flow
zee MANA
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1856-11-26

BA- The election yesterday was one of the
most quiet and orderly we have ever known
in any community. We have not heard of
the slightest disturbance of any kind. So
much for the closing of the drinking shops
throughout the city during the day.
The above remark from the Chronicle & SEN
tineG sneake moro than q thousand homilies
in favor ola Prohibitory Law. The passing
off gu ietly of an election in which unusually
bitter party hostility was rife, is decisive proof
that Grog-shops and Party spirit are the causes
of election riots. If these were forever clio
sed, every day would be quiet, crimes would
be few and far between, gallows and Jail hou
ses would be almost obsolete institutions.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1856-11-26

SYMPATHY FOR THE FALLEN.-For my part
! confess | have not the heart to take an of
Tending man or woman from the general
crowd of sinful, erring beings, and judge
them harshly. The little have seen of the
world, and known Of the history humankind,
teaches me to look upon the errors of others
in sorrow, not anger. When ! take the his
tory Of one poor heart that has sinned and suf-
fered, and represent to myself the struggles
and temptations it has passed, the brief pull
sation Of JOY, the feverish inquietude Of hope
and fear, the tears Of regret, the feebleness
OF purpose, the pressure of want, the deser-
ton Of friends, the scorn Of the world that
has but little charity, the dcsolation Of the
souls sanctuary, and the threatening voice
within health gone, even hope, that stays
longest with us, gone, | have little heart for
ansht else but thankfulness that it is not so
with me, and would iain leave the erring soul
Of my fellow being with Him from whose
hands it came.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1856-11-26

Our article under the head of Temper
ance reading" last week, should nave been
credited to the Spirit 0 the Age. raleigh,
N. e. one of our best exchanges, and one
of the most efficient and reliable temperance
papers in the United States.
We clip the above high compliment from
the Chicago I'LL. Home Journal-one Of the
most elevated literary papers in the country
COMMUNICATION from such a source is indeed
fattering to our efforts to furnish our pat
rons with a good paper.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1856-11-26

ia Do young women ever seriously think
about their destiny and position in the world
for what purpose they were created and
designed Do they study the laws of Ply
siology, and endeavor to render themselves
capable to adorn the most beautiful and holy
Office on earth,-that of wife AMI mother ?
Then do not consider yourselves mere wax
en- dolls, or parti- colored butterflies, or walk
ing show cases any longer. How many of
you have ever heard of the advice once given
by a very sensible, but Anticipated old bachc-
lor? Speaking of a lady's truest attractions,
he says Whose adjoining, let itnot be that
outward adjoining of plating the hair, and
wearing Of gold, or ofputting on of apparel f.;
but let it be the hidden one of the heart,
in that which is not %corruptible, even the or
nament Of a meek and quiet spirit which
is in the sight Of God of great price
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Another Case.

DIR. Jones, of Henderson, N. c., a man Of
learning and very respectfully connected, un-
der the influence Of liquor, killed an inof-
fensive and worthy citizen. The Doctor was
committed to Jail, where he remained in
irons for more than a year. The venue was
changed to Rutherford county, where he was
tried and convicted of manslaughter, and
sentenced to six months Imprisonment in the
jail at authorization. About 20 DAYS ago
and near the expiration of his term of i'm
~prisonment, he committed suicide in jail
The liquor sellers may record a murder and
suicide as the trophies of their trade. We
sincerely sympathize with the very worthy
relatives of the deceased, and invoke their
powerful and extensive influence to Danish
grbg-shops from the land.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1856-11-26
LIQUOR. Gambling and Suicide.

The Americas (Ga.) Republican states
that on the 9th inst, the citizens of that
place were thrown into CONSERVATION by the
announcement that y suicide had been com
mitted during the night, in one of those drink
ing and gambling establishments where the
unwary are so often ensnared and led victims
to ruin. DR.. B. III. Perkins, of Cuthbert, a
most estimable and worthy citizen-a broth
er of Judge Perkins, went up to that place a
day or two before with fifteen hundred dol.
lars in his pocket to pay off a bank note
Unfortunately he got into one of those sinks
Of iniquity and destruction, was induced to
drink, became intoxicated, and then to the
gambling table, where he soon saw his last
dollar leave him, and his note unpaid. Driv-
en- to desperation, he retired to his room,
and in the maddening frenzy of the moment,
committed the rash act of self destruction,
by cutting the artery Of one of his wrists,
from which, the current of life soon made its
escape; morn ing revealed the horrid deed.
and aroused to indignation the feelings of the
community against men who make them
4 serves Tue Wiling lnSCfuHlehIS Oh every crlLne
known in it's black catalogue, even to death
!, itself. as
In consequence Of the death of DR.. B. II.
. Perkins, of Cuthbert, a town meeting was
called by the~Mayor on Monday night last
to give utterance to the feelings of indigna
N ton which that sad occurrence had aroused
q in that community, and to devise, if possible
I'd means to rid the town Of that worst of al
< curses, gamblers and gambling honses.
m The meeting was large, calm, and DELHI
crate, and manifested a determine ton to US
rd all legal and honorable means within thei
Ial reach, to arrest the evil, cost what it Nigh
IS as is fully shown by the resolutions passed
The session Of the Legislature is usual
In a harvest time for Gamblers in Raleigh
is They have their dens we'll supplied wit
as liquors and eatahles, and under guise OF. no
IN pitality and generosity, their victims are S
IN duced into the meshes of their net, and The
are are feeced without stint or mercy. The
tor are such establishments here now, and '
IN warn all who do not wish to be robbed,
NE studiously avoid them.
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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1856-11-26

nE The muscles of the human jaw are
capable of producing a power equal to -four
hundred and thirty-four pounds. That il
what science teaches US, and experience
proves that the jaw of some lawyers yield,
them annually more pounds sterling thar
that even.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1856-11-26

Ia Among the members of the Christian
church there are about two females to one
male. In the State prisons there are about
six males to one female! There need be no
comment to sustain woman's character. y
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1856-11-26

MEETING OF CONGRESS-. Congress will e.
gain assemble on next Monday, the first day
Of December and, as the Speaker and other
officers were chosen at the last session, we
presume that both houses viii be promptly
rganized.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1856-11-26

sA- The late foreign news is important as
regards the changing aspect of relations be-
tween France and England. Public rumor
no longer hesitated to say that an Anglo
Austrian alliance is necessary to counteraet
the threatened alliance between Russia and
France. Official information being kept care
fully from the public we have no means of
knowing how far these new alliances have
progressed. Such hints as are given on tie
subject come from the Paris correspondence
of the London journals.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1856-11-26

Es5~ WITHOUT decision of character. no
person is even worth tup-penee. Without
1t a man becomes a great, good natured no.
body, the poverty stri cken possessor Of one
prlnciple-that of saying yes" to every
proposition, and yielding assent for the mere
asking. Learn to say mo - it may lie better
than gold sometimes.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1856-11-26

ANNUAL MEETING OF II SEABoRD AeR1-
Cultural SocIETY'--At the meeting on
Thursday night, the following officers were
'lected: Col. w. b. Whitehead, of Nase.
monl, President; G. F. Anderson, Record.
ina Seer tary John +. Doyle. Treasurer.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1856-11-26

WHERE HAS 1T BEEHIVE. received on the
10Th inst, a letter, written by w. K. Kear-
ney, Esq, Sept. and postmarked "War-
%renton. Sept. l." enclosing So. Where has
it been all this long time? Two months and
a half coming so miles, direct, by Railroad !!
Verify, Uncle Sam has some faithful Agents,
but none Of them had the forwarding Of THIS
letter
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1856-11-26
HoHo,ray's Ointment and PiAs. the most

Hollosray's Ointment and PiHs, the most
efectual remedy for Old Wounds and Ulcers.
The wonderful cures daily effected by these
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%taneous eruptions readily yield to their Nigh
ty power and for the cure of Asthma, they
are invaluable.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1856-11-26

a Valuable Tonic. The Oxygenated Bit
tiers have received weighty endorsements
comprising the names of distinguished Mer
chants and Statesmen, attesting the superb
ority of this medicine for the cure of Dyspep
STA in all its forms.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1856-11-26

nA Thanksgiving day was duly observed
in this eity-religiolM services were held in
some of the ehskehl j. stores were closed,
and secular enrasksnas generally suspen-
ded-except by the editors and printers
They, alas |! poor fellows, have TO work,
work, work." all the time. Or, if they take
a little respite, they have to make it up in
night work for a week thereafter. Some cd
itor has truly said" The poorest blind
horse, in the most uncompromising bark
mill, has his moments of relaxation. To him
the sound of the tannery bell, announcing
noon, is a tocsin of JOY, and he looks forward
with grateful anticipation to his prandial
oats and mill feed. The wearisome refund i
stopped the unlubricated ~gudgeons quavel
out a last squeak, and cease their complain
ing the trace chain rattles over the animals
back, and he attempts a youthful canter as
he moves off, a happy old horse. With hin
there are no antlcipatory woes he works il
a circle, hut a certain number of turns ar
sure to bring a respite. But with the edito
it is otherwise his life is, as Mr.. Mantillin
feelingly remarks, "one grand grin1"-hi
machine never stops. Hot weather, head
aches, sickness at home, are no relief to hi
perpetual routine, for the paper must com
out, and 9 0 p must be furnished"