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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1856-02-06

The New MAMMOTH STEAMSHIP PERSIA
We find in theeNew York Times the follow
ing description Of this great leviathan of the
deep:
The new iron steamship Persia, of the
Cunard line, has arrived at Liverpool from
the Clyde under the command Of Captain
Judkins, of the Arabia. The Persia exceeds
by 100 tons the internal capacity of the
present Cunarders. Her chief proportions
are: Length from figure bead to ~,afrail.
800 feet; length in the water, $50 feet
breadth of hull, 45 feet breadth over all II
feet depth, 80 feet burden 5000 tons. Ac-
cording to Government rule of admeasure-
ment her power is equal to that of 900
horses according to the plan laid down in
Earl Hardwickc's bill 1900 horses; and &C
cording to James Watts old established
rule, of $500 lbs. per horse, she would work
up to 1000 or 5000 horses. She has seven
water-tight compartments, separate sleeping
accommodation for 300 passengers, and a
clear promenade from stem to stern along
the roof of the deck house. The weight of
iron in the Persit when launched was 1900
tons, and, with the engines. 1.400 tons of
coal, and full cargo. will be 5.400 tons, with
which she will draw % feet of water. Her
J, accommodation is for 1900 tons measure
ment Of goods. Steam being the sole motive
| agent, she is but lightly rugged, with three
) masts. Bets are offered that she will ac-
complish the trip between Europe and Amer
lea in seven days. She will sail from Liver
e pool about Il month hence.
DSr1scu1snED P@IRsossS tRD DuR1Sa 1855.
i In the New York Herald we find a long
list of prominent persons of this country whO
died during the past year, among whom We
r name the following:
lie Ex-Governors flanagan and johnson Of S
ct Carolina; Z. S. Senator Norris, of New
Hampshire John S. Barbour. the distin
ir guished Virginia statesman and politician
is Hon. Luther Severance, Of Maine Bisho
n. Capers, of the NJ. E. Church; Judge John c
to Spencer, of New York: Judge S. S. Wild'
of Massachusetts, Col. Francis K. Hnger,
re South Carolina, famous for his romantic a
It tempt to rescue Gen. Lafayette from the pr
)st son of Olmutz.
The obituary of distinguished mon ]
I'll Europe far exceeds that in the United STATE
nd the past year. We mention the following:
Nicholas, Emperor Of Russia Lord Ragla
ok commander Of the British forces in the Crime
i've Joseph Hume, the great commoner DnnCa
by los, the famous Spanish 'Pretender;' Parr
the Arctic explorer; Lord Robertson. a di
~tinguished Scotch iurist; Lord Erskine,
eminent orator; Jhmes S. Buckingham,
author of distinction A1mirals Harper a
Lloyd, Of the British Navy; Count Mole
great French General. To the foreign ohitl
- nv may be added. S4lim Pacha, heal Gen"I
~, of the Turks; and General Arista, late Pre-
dent Of Mexico.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1856-02-06
A Positive Advancement.

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 inhexibly adhered to.
sF We were called away from home two
weeks since, to be absent a few days, but be-
came SO locked up with ice that we were un-
able to return till a day or two ago-too late
to bestow much attention upon this issue Of
our paper. Our Associate, Locum Tenens
and Correspondents, more than supply oul
deficiency, however.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1856-02-06

ar All this wicked world, is an express
sion we often hear. Now, here is wicked
ness in the world, and, at the same time,
much goodness, how muchsoever we may be
disposed to doubt it. What is bad is noised
abroad-is echoed from home to home-from
side to side-the social circle and the public
busting have much to say about 1.-THE pub
lie press herald it forth-while what is good.
at least, like the silent sunshine goes gently
through the world on its mission.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1856-02-06

DEAD CHILDREN IN A RAILROAD Cas-
On Wednesday, after the emigrant train from
the East on the Pennsylvania Railroad had
changed cars at Altoona. Pa, the conductor,
on looking into a car which had been left be-
hind, was Mortified to find the dead bodies of
two children, aged respectfully about two and
five years. The matter was telegraphed
West, and it was ascertained that the pa
rents OF the children were poor enigrants,
whe left them uuburied frora necessity.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1856-02-06

A MISSIONARY EXPERIMENT The Church
Missionary Society is. trying an experiment
in Southern India which will be watched
with deep interest by the Christian world
Three of its lahourers, Rev. I. G. Ragland.
Rev. D. Fem, and Rev. r. r. Meadows, have
devoted themselves to a new species of itine-
rancy. They have no station they dwell
in tents they go from village to village,
preaching the unsearchahle riches of
Christ : but they restrict their efforts to the
heather. They seldom remain in one place
longer than a week i and even while they arc
stationary, they endeavor to proclaim the
Gospel throughout the district in which they
happen to be. Hundreds of villages have
been visited by them and they have left
evangelical books in their track, to remind
the people Of the truth which they have
heard. The teachings of these servants 0
Christ are intended to reach the most urgen
wants Of their hearts. Always and every
where they set forth the guilt and %vilenes.
of sin, the two great evils found in ever
man, and the death Of the Lord Jesus anc
the sanctifcation Of the Holy Spirit, the on
ly remedies for these evils This is on
work. they say, $ for the right and faithful
discharge of which W pray to God fl
work and al the n1eTus Tr missions will
say, The Lord prosper it,!
Journal Of Missions.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1856-02-06

MARINE DISASTERS IN 1855. The Febru-
airy number of the Sailors Magazine contains
a lengthy statement of the damage done to
vessels daring the past year, from which we
extract the following:
There were wrecked, during the year, 1886
vessels-of this number there were ~ British,
2, Spanish, : French, l Belgian, Venetian,
and l Norwegian. The ~sl value Of these
vessels, their cargoes. freight. &C., is ~estiIna-
ted to be SIS, lis, 900--of this amount 81
25G,20O is said to have fallen on foreign own
ers and. under writers, and SIS. 1862, 700 on
Americans. The loss of lives known or es-
tlmated In these wreGks amounted to 2l5,
and the like number is set down as being in
missing vessels, which makes the entire loss
OF life 49,. The year previous-a year Of
stoi losses aggregated the large sum
of S25, OOO, 600, and of lives near $500.
The total number of vessels which went
ashore on the Florida Reefs, and the arrival
OF distressed vessels at Key West, during the
year 1855, is set down at 80. The value oi
these vessels and their cargoes exceeded 81
S50,O00. The salvage paid the wreckers, Nv
court decress, agreement and arbitration. wa
Sl0O, 500. The repairs Of vessels amounted
to the sum of SIS, 100, and the expenses o.
cargoes S44.300. The sales of property
damaged, directed and ordered by court tc
be disposed of, amounted to $45, 900.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1856-02-06

Eg- Is it not surprising how much happi-
ness can be condensed in the humblesthome?
The cottage will not hold the bulky furni-
ture and sumptuous accommodations Of the
palace if Love be there, a Cottage will hold
as much happiness as the most gorgeous
palace.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1856-02-06

PAYMENToF MEMBsksoF CnNGREss.-Wash-
ington, Jan. 27.-lG MY not, perhaps, he
generally known that turing the present un-
organized condition of the House of Repre-
sentatives no money can lie drawn from the
United States Treasury for the payment of
members Of thai branch Of Congress. In
this condition of ~afflirs. A. j. G!ossbrenner.
Esq, the Sergpant-at-ArmS ofthe last House.
ani who is still acting in that capacity, hav-
ing been applied to by members of Congress
for money to meet their present necessities.
procured funds from some Of the Pennsyl-
yania banks on his own responsibility. nav
ing it out to them AMI taking their receipts
for the same. The bankers of Washington.
aside from the hanks themselves, have not
loaned to Mr.. Glnssbrenner one d,lar but
the banks have, literally. This course Of
the Sergeant-at-Arms has had the effect of
depriying some Of the brokers on the avenue
OF many a good fat shave, and causes much
com plant among them.
There Is now due to members, on account
OF per diem and mileage, about 1920 900, of
which, it is sail. Mr.. Glossbrenner has paid
to them about $50, 900.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1856-02-06
Girls Should Learn TO Keen Housa..

1
No young lady canrbe too well instructed
in anything which, will affect the comfortAof
a family. verposition in society she
occu pies, she needs aspractical knowledge of
the duties OF a hOusekeeper.@ She may be
placed In such circumstances that it viii not
De necessary for her to perform much do
mestlc labor, but on fhis account she needs
no less acknowledgement if she was Obliged
preside personally over the cooking ste
and pantry. Indeed, I have often thought
that 1t is more difficult to direct others, and
requires more experience, than to do the
same work with our own hands.
Mothers are frequently so nice and par
tlcular that they do not Ike to give up any
part OF their care to their children. This is
a great mistake in their management, for
they are often burdened with labor, and need
relief. Children shoum be early taught to
make themselves useful-to assist their par
ents In every way in their power, and scon-
slider 1t a privilege to do so.
Young people cannot realize the impor-
lance of a thorough knowledge Of housewife
ry, but those who have suffered the incon-
veniences and notifications of ignorance
can we'll appreciate it.. Children should be
early INDUCED in their disposition to bake
and experiment in cooking.in various ways
1t is often but a 6 troublesome help' which
they afford, still it is a great advantage tt
them.
know a little girl,-who at nine years OLE
made a loaf Of breasaanmUeek during til
winter. Her moshc1 skheM /, myc'
} yeassani l5pr to use, 7ssI &c becane quit
an expert baker. Whsne.er she is dispose
to try her sk:li in making simple cake, @
pies, she is permitted to d. go. She is thu
while amusing herself, learning an impo
tant lesson. Her mother calls her her lit
housrkeeper, and often permits her to g
what Is necessary for the table. She han!
the keys hy her side, and very musical the
jlngiinS Is to her ears. | think before she
out OF Ter teens, upon which she has not e
tered, that she will have some idea how
cock.
1 Some mothers give their daughtersth The ca
OF housekeeping each week by turns.
seems to I'VE a good arrangement, and II m(
useful part of their EDUCATION.
Domestic labor is by no means incompa
bic with the highest degree OF refinement a
! mental culture. Many Of the most elega
: accomplished women have known have lo
cd we'll to their household duties, and h;
"a honored themselves and their husbands
Ic so doing.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1856-02-06

JuNAH OUrDoNE.-The Petersburg Elk
press fishes up the following paragraph from
a paper published in 1867
ION a passage to Jamaica, with troops on
board, a little boy who was a piper. sitting
on the gunwale, by a sudden roll of the shir
fell overheard and was directly swallowed
by a shark. A hook was baited with a piece
of beef and thrown over the stern which
was seized by the shark, and be was pres
emily hauled on board. ION opening hi,
belly, the boy was found .snugly seated be
tween two ribs, and, unco4ccrned, playing {
tune on his ffe.0
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1856-02-06
Ravages Of Wolves in Iowa-Two Per-
sons Devoured.

Owing to the extreme cold weather for
some time past, the wolves in Pottawatta-
ME county, Iowa, have become dangerous
neigh',ors. Poultry yards and sheep folds
have been robbed to u f~rishtful extent, and
in several instances the hungry beasts have
notsbeen inclined to spare the human species.
The keokuk Post of the llth alt. says
About three weeks ago, n man was return
ing from q prayer meeting, accompanied by
his two daughters, one sixteen and the other
twenty-three years of age. They were all
riding the same horse, when suddenly a
pack Of timber wolves assaulted them, and
being unable to escape by flight, they
attempted t. defend themselves. But the fe-
~rocious brutes attacked the horse, rendering
him unmanageable. The Oldest daughter
ground and instantly devoure1. This ena-
bled the father and the other daughter
to escape. Several neighbors were soon
mustered, but upon repairing to the spot
nothing was found but one shoe, and a very
few remnants of the unfortunate girls cloth
ing.
A boy of about thirteen years old left his
fathers house to get water at a spring which
was about half a mile distant, since which
time nothing has been seen of him. The
pail was found near the spring, also some
marks Of blood and a lock or two of hair
Several persons have been chased by these
savage monsters.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1856-02-06

Hnlloway's Pills a certain Remedy for In
digestion and Liver Compla'nt.-Maria Arm
strong (27,) of Elgartown. New Jersey. suf-
fered more than most people from indiges-
ton, accompanied by liver complaint. Sever
al very clever medical men told her she was in
a consumption, and her friends despaired of
her ever recovering, as she had tried every
thing they thought likely to benefit her,
without success. At last she tried Hollo-
ways Pills, which quickly assimiIated with
the blood. removed the obnoxious matter,
and thoroughly cleansed and renovated the
system. Theresultwas. that she was perfectly
cured, and now enjoys the best of health
These pills are also a certain cure of all
diseases of the stomach and bowels,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1856-02-06

For simplicity the Persian Government
takes precedence of all others. YheIe are
only two officers in tie kingdnm-the tax
gather and the hangman. Apropos Of sim
pliCity-the Pain Killer is one of the SIM
plest medicines, Notwithstanding its wonder
ful curative powers. 1t is entirely vegetable
and perfectly sure.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1856-02-06

SUPERIOR CoCRrs.-The following is the
arrangement of the Circuits for the Spring
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AFFECTION IN ANIMALs.-Mr. james F.
Quin, Of the "Willows," raised a fawn which
he named minnie" 1t was raise | in COM
pany with a lamb, a pointer dog, and a set
ter slut, and the four were much attached.
One day the fawn was missed, and the great.
est uneasiness was manifested by its COM
panions. The next day Mr.. Gain made
search, attended by the three animals, who
seemed fully aware of his object, and .ounI
the body of fawn, which some wretch had
shot. The lamb licked its face with every
sign of the deepest grief. Mr.. Quiu then re-
turned to give orders to his servant to bury
the fawn, and on going back with him found
the body entirely covered with leaves Ivy the
two dogs and the lamb, which were even then
engaged in their task Of love. Tie inter
ment finished, the party returned to the
house, but the lamb refused to be Quoted.
and kept up an incessant and mnurnfulb leat.
ing, and when Mr.. QIin would ring a small
bell that had been attached to the neck Of
poor Minnie, the lamb would instantly rush
to the spot with the greatest anxirty, only to
be sally disappointed. From that time it
took no nourishment, not even water or milk
and finally died Of broken heart. The above
is from the San Francisco SIM.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1856-02-06

HA- Graham's Magazine for February has
been received.
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For the Spirit of the Age.
The Social Circle.

DEAR GIRLS: Many long and happy
months have rolled by on the swift-winged
wheels of time, since last | held communion
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Funeral Undertaking.
i" Z LXcelSi0r" =!

the gresttrj OF Agricultural implements in Nash
"A vile ON the 4ih, 5lh aud 9Th Of Juus, 1885,
THE "kXCELSIOk COSN COB MIL" s = aHARO-
I'D TIE HIGHEST PREMIUM,
viii appear from the following extract from the report
Of the committee They sLy-
"Of Corn and Cob Crushers there we're entries, but
in consequence Of some accidental breskage only two
made trials
/ Fxcesor By J. @ BsljEia iial7itt's PaienL)
2 Joyce's star MIL By B s Weller. Little Giant by
o Il. andersen.
Both these Cf1sheTs are constructed OF 7aT msrhan
c,l pr ncjpes and about the p.. sr but the
Judges gave the premium TO 3advn's NJ It seemsd to
have more capacity IN given tine but s ohei suPeror
tY consists in s .yiHg Ioveabe irgs which constitute
the grinding surface and o the wearing surface
These grnd,ug surfaces are cast iron, be re-
newed readily and at little cost. This gives dura
bilitY for lsss money"
FRe above Will for Crushing Corn and Cobs grind
ing nesl for silF is furnished oil complete, s0h
tao pair Of grinding ,ings uhlch uG5es equal to tgo
nails, at the low price of 5000.
Address JAMES C. BALDWIN CO.,
ieq7-sntT4w 81 College street. Nashville, Tenn.
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AND AMERICAN.
ACADEMY OF MUSIC.
no "A SOUTH vISE STREET, NASHVILLE, TENS

40 "a SOUTH VINE STREET. NASHVILLE, TENN.
ISCoRPoRATED 1855.
THIS Institution win open on the Second TSsszz
Monday N September next The system ~
CT instruction edOpIed for this AeademyI U v
comprises I've departments viz: Primary,
Freshman ophoEn0rs Junior and Senior 10 when Is aos
dOi Eocma Department designed for those who intend
90 aioat Music profession Pupils received at any
tms sad caared from the time they enter 10 te ciose Oh
Tbs Academic year is divved int two Sessions The
one commencing On the first Monday in February and
slos.oz on ths third FRIDAY in Juae.
TEgMS PER SESSION:
Primary Ds7eT:uled', $40 Junior Department ss5
Sophomore SO Normal 60
EKTkss.
Private RESTRICTIONS ths Piano or Guitar, (tgo lessons
% do DO on the Harp, do do as
Do % % in VOcaiisstion, Italian style, do 40
distinctions to Gentlemen ths viGlin Flute two
niars in the week, SIS
~ Fer further particulars, apply to the Principal.
CEA f-FENBEIsG VEG GErABLE PILLS.
THESE cIebrad I Is are in general throughout the
whole West. about lO0OoO boxes are sold annually In
Tennessee.
proceed from allowing the Digestive to remain out of
order
Bilious Complaints; Fevers;
Want Of fAppstte; Cosdveness;
cramps ard ChOici Night mare;
Bowel Complaints Dyspepsia;
Nervous Affection; Headaches;
liver Complaints; Sleepessness;
Nausea and Vomiting Worms.
loo CERTIFICATES
from Physicians every section of the United SsIes who
have usd Pills in their practice be ssen by call
81 : on the Agent and obtsining
IHE HEALTH ALMANAC FOR 1857,
Of which be hast received from New York, $4,000 copies
ALEX. MACKENZIE,
EuFz7 Il College ST., Nashville.
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Stopping at Southampton, both going and returning, they
offer passengers proceeding London and Havre advantages
osher route for the economy of time and money
Passage from New York Southampton and Bremen First
CABIN Saloon I3O dollars; First Cabin Lower Saloon 10
dollars; Second do. SO dollars.
All letters and must pass through the Post Of
fee.
No bills adns viii be signed parcels received the
day of sailing,
An experienced Surgeon is attached TO each ship.
For freight passage apply
G. H. SAND, il South William street, New York.
c. A. HEINEKEN & CO., Bremen,
CRoSKEY q CO., Southampton.
WIN. 1SELIN, Havre. jan23-Iy
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Central Ohio
AND
Baltimore and Ohio
RAILROADS,
80 - - So

RUNNING TIME BETWEEN COLUMBUS, OHIO, AND
BALTIMORE, % HOURSi
BAGGAGE OHEuKED THROUGH
THE ONLY k0UTEby which through tickets TO Wash.
j. ingion he procured to wAch point as vel! 10
Baltimore il is The shortest most direct and in every re
speet the reliable route II is the only route BY which
purchasers of Through Tickets to New York enabled
to reach the cities Of Baltimore PhiIadephia and New
York. at the cost of Ticket TO New York only thus en-
sblng Business Men and Traveller for pleasure iri0T
nation to visit fur ofthe prncp N th lion for
less cost than can be Afforded by any other route
And it is the 1sy rOute by Thh Through Tickets
be had to Richmond Norfolk Winchester fredericksburg
and Petersburg, We, ChaTss.oa Savannah, Macon, At
lanta, Augusta, Bsrkey Springs and Bedford Springs
Passengers from FsHvILLE take the Stage Coaches Of
Carter Thomas or steamers on the Cumberland river
to LOUISVILLE. 1eong there With the United States
Mail steamers Cincinnati, vi the JEFF rsonviile
Railroad 10 Id lapots, Iod, mst rect connection al
Columbus Oh n the Central sailroad to Wheel
ing, whence ciosee aection will 5altirlore and Ohio
Railroad is made 70 |ashingtoE c., Baltimore, PhiIa
delphia and New YORK.
,Sg- Passengers holdin~ IA Tickets from Mem
central Railroad. trol .-zics passing through Terre
Haute Indianapolis Dayton and &eDa to Columbus Three
Daily Trains leave Columbus, as IL a. NJ $3.50 Z. N. and
Il P. NJ.
~ Travellers are requested 70 notice that while this
the oy route aft riding Through tickets al the Eastern
Cities at the charged by other routes 70 ea2
lOrk only, it is also the shortest most speedy and drec
TO ell the leading points in the East The distance from
Columbus Baltimore Ia only $40 miles, being about 100
miles shorter Ne Yo thGa by any other route. There
less changes Of by this route and consequently
less detention than b. any other.
~ The road is ballasted with broken stone aud is
entirely free from dust
For farther information, please apply D. G. RUASET
Agent Nashville, Tenn.
For Through Tickets sp2lT il Louisville az the Office Of
the q. s. Mail steamers, al the Jefsrs0nvile Railroad
Office, Main street. WIN. ;. WO0DSIDE,
Master Transportation b. Z o. r, e.
JOHN 81. SHARP, General Western Agent.
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CTAECERY SALE I-VALUABLE LAND
AND SLAVES,

1Tgz7co of intsrlo:utory decree Oftee Chancery
/ E1u-t IT She97viis, in :he cause therein pending,
vscr7sir l.ls7 jolt lsnsnt and Holt and
= F7hrs, Erscu:ors OF Jordon Holt and others,
tcfsndsnis will offer for sale the premises the
257z DAY OF OCTOBER NEXT,
The following valuable tracts of land situate, lying and
Je uE 10 Rico valley, Bedford county, Tenn. ~ miles
South Of Sheb7vilo the Shebyville and Fayetteville
gu~rDke k0sd. and koowH JordOn Hollis Farm, con-
raaing about 39 Acres On SAID Farm there is good
BRICK Dwelling House with Kitchens SmOkehouse, Sta
ales aud i1e Orchard, ell under good fence, and two
nne springs Of Pug water it Que Of the best Farms in
Bedford county.
I Ia also sell O. the same time and place one other
1r containing about 1913 Acres Of first rate lsnd, Y
Ing adj ung The above tract Of land which there IS
90 Log House. with all necessary cut buildings, Gnd
hue -ru- said lands will be sold credit OF one and
r es7s bond and good securities will be required
g t-e purchaser Ind lien retained until the purchase
money IS paid
Aud OF 10 same day and at the time aud pscs
@ oer aT sale three valuable slaves, to-Hlt: Adam,
Er sts Blacksmith about Sc years Of age; Sam, very
likely c0 shout 81 s5 years old, aud America about
u cara 80 The Terms % lhe sale of the slaves will be
llafs sng7-l aa the day Of sale.
WILLIAM J. WHITTH0RNE,
Se.f9 -e.-E2ttw tw Clerk sBd Master.