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Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1856-06-12
ELOUR!FEOUR!.


NAILS.
lust received 125 kegs Of Nails,
- the bestarticle made in the United g..
States. COLDWELL & CUMMINGS,
Dec. 1. SselBymlge, Tenn.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1856-07-09

In Columbia, S. c., and that in this lat
ter place she had recently been robbed of
money to the amount Of $1,000. There
appears to be some truth in this last state
ment, as a letter from the sheriff of that
District, has been found, informing her of
the arrest of the robbers, and of the prob
ability of her recovering the major portion
OF the stolen money. A letter, apparently
from her husband, has also been found, in
which he is spoken of as "Capt. Alberty,"
but beyond this, no clue is yet obtained to
her relatives or friends, if any. Her af-
fairs are not yet all arranged, but they are
In the hands Of gentlemen who will see
them properly attended to.
The deceased appears to have moved in
what is termed good society, with, how
ever, but few of the advantages of educa-
ton. She died in the midst of strangers
IN misery and in want-denying hersel
what was needed for her s-ustenance-
pleading poverty in its most AFFECT form
but with ample means about her for rem
dering herself and others happy and com
Portable. An awful picture, truly, of tk.
whitening effects of avarice.-N. C. Stdn
ddrd.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1856-07-09
WoIume [.
Intoxication.

Learned writers inform US that the word
!" intoxication" is derived from the Greek
word torikOn, meaning POISON, and by medi-
cal writers it is used in its literal sense
They speak Of arsenical intoxication, or poi
soning from arsenic; opium intoxication, or
poisoning from opium and of vinous and
spurious intoxication, or poisoning from
wine and from spirits. The lawmakers
leave it with medical men to decide what
will cure arsenic or opium poison, and act
ing upon their suggestion, interdict the sale
Of these deadly drugs except as medicines 10
be used by physicians. But in the cases Of
vinous and spurious poisonings, the law
makers say, medical men are in error in say
ing wine and alcohol ought only to be used
as other medical poisons-but. on the contr9
~, should have every facility given it to De
furnished for public convenience and pss.
The most amusing thing is, hoy<ver' ne
petTe, which the law preseribesAn cases OF
this kind of poison. In the aA5 and navy,
the law says the buck nd cat-o-nine
tails" will cure. And municipal law
saws. imprisonment. fps 2hd the work house
wilLsare it. Fuzzy, isn'tit? Cure a poi
soneS stomach BY lashiig his body, or bleed
ing his prise. 1t is the only fofhof poison
ing tiasAcures wss ever attempted by any
such means, and is ridiculous in the extreme,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1856-07-09
For the Spirit Of The Age.
Garry the jug a little lower down"

There Lived, a few years since, in the
beautiful Mmntain scenery of this old State,
a Rev. Mr.. C., Of the hard she'll or
der. Tho possessed of some preaching
talents, he had the misfortune Of being in
love with ole Of the descendants Of the Pot
ter, and in is creation, the clay was maarred
into hat ofa whiskey jug. This jug was
his companion in his ministerial laboTs, his
comforter IN affections, his joy while in
prosperity, bis physician when sick, and
seemed to be his hope while upon his death
bed. For many days previous to his de
cease, he sucked the contents of his friend
through a quill, being unable to get at il
On one decision he was called upon to
administer h ordinance of baptism. This
was done i4the beautiful Michael's river
whose watet proceed from the foot Of the
romantic Bile Ridge. On one beautiful
Sabbath, hsstood upon the shaded bank o
this crystalAtream Ger looked by the greer
clad peaks If the towering Ridge, surroun
ded by a lage <c~oncourse Of people, AM
followed I'd the rivers edge by his Ju,
bearer. Al things being ready, he wa
ded into ths river, and after feeling abou
with his log cane, was dissatisfied witt
the place ; Iaising his cane and pointin
at his jugmAn, he exclaimed aloud" Can
ry the jug & little lower down." Thel
fixing his position in a parallel with tn
jug and the tossing waters-administer
the ordinance Of baptism in the name {
the holy Trintg-ascends the bank an
dismisses the aggregation. And now wit
thoselips whicnbutafeW breaths before ba
used the name Of the holy Trinity kiss(
Della jug, in the presence Of the who
congregation !
What promotion to intemperance?
minister (so-ca1ed) breaches the gospel
administers bapism, and then in the pre-
ence of his fock drinks the ruinous stut
and recommends it, as the good creatul
of God. "Los4er Dopn !" Right; th
not intended. For what connection c:
rum and whisky have with the high al
responsible offcs Of the ministry Is the
any connection between Baal and Christ
Gary at a little Eoaeer dopn." Y
for it is a native of some low, mudd
swampy, boggy. internal looking place
And in point of wealth, responsibility al
morals, its tendencies and effects are
down! down!! LENDO.
Mudlick, NC!
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1856-07-09
For the Spirit of the Age.
To the Social Circle.

DEAR GIRLS: | have long been familiar
with each Of your beautiful compositions,
Published in that valuable paper the Spirit
of the Age and every week when it comes
10 our distant home in the fair land of wes-
tern Texas, | take it and eagerly peruse the
Ladies' Department in search of the petition
Of some fair Texas flower, asking admit
lance into your charming and gifted Circle.
But ] have looked in VAN. j have looked 20
see this Texas flower placed in the beautiful
wreath, composed as it is of the fairest of
flowers from various parts Of the Union but
they have oil been too timid to ask admit
lance : and now, dear Girls, seeing that the
Texas flower has not been placed in the
wreath, / timidly step forward and ask to be
admitted-not as a fair flower, by any means
but as the rough leaf of green, which will
not add to the charms and beauties Of the
h0wery wreath in any other way save to
show the great contrast between them. Then
if my prayer is heard and gain admittance,
l will tell you Of the charms of u home in
the lowery Prairies of western Texas, which
is ut this time covered with flowers planted
and cultivated by God himself.
Hoping to soon hear from you all, / will
tell you good night, and hope that Heavens
choicest blessing will rest upon each of your
gentle spirits. Your humble petitioner,
SALLIE.
San Marcos, Texas.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1856-07-09
Chat with CORRESPONDENTS.

To the Author of ITO one Beloved" we
say, your lines shall appear next week.
II. G. L., PGKA-Wo will publish next
week the sip uezt US to copy. We
believe i sry body a fair hearing.
.thef your1etter or the envelope contains any
information of your P. O., or | would try
and comply with your request.
H~Persons sending US Poetical illusions
must not be impatient. We nave a large
quantity Of such matter sent to us; and as
only a limited portion can appear each No.
it sometimes happens that several weeks my
elapsc before accepted Poetical articles ap-
pear. We do not deem it necessary tCglye
notice to Poetical Correspondents whether
their contributions are accepted or eected
Their appearance OF non-appearSnce WI
settle that point.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1856-07-09
Death Of a M~iser-Melancholy Case.

Some four weeks ago, there arrived in
this city by the western cars, in the ex-
treme Of restitution, an old lady who gave
her name as Mrs. Catharine Alberty-her
age she said was IS years. She was mise
rably clad, and was bent by age and want.
She had been passed over the road, from
Salisbury, free of charge, as an act Of
charity, and on her arrival here, rented a
small back room from a tenant Of Mr.. !
John Kane's. She had no visible means
of providing herself with the commonest
necessaries. of life and had not, she said,
a penny in the world.
The attention of the neighbors was SOC
attracted to her and she became at once
the recipient Of their sympathy and boun-
ty. Her health, however, rapidly declin-
ed, and she was gratuitously attended by
DR.. w. Fl. Mckee, and p~ecuniary assis-
ted, also, by him and others but on Mon
day last, at noon, death ended her suffer
ings.
After her death, in searching among
her miserable rags, making arrangements
for her interment, a large sum Of money
and the evidences Of other property to a
considerable amount were discovered in an
cid barrel. In two or three filthy bundles
was found, in gold and silver, the sum of
$500 !; also, amongst her papers, the
scrip for 20 shares Of stock in the New
Albany railroad-letters relative to her
plantation in Kentucky, and a mass Of
other property both curious and valuable,
A small sign-board was also found with
the inscription-"Mrs. Catharine Alberty,
Indian Doctress." She appears, too, tc
have added the mystery of fortune-telline
to her profession, but from her feeble
health was unable to follow either. She
had told some of her neighbors that shC
/ was originally from France, which coun
| try she left when about two years of age
that she had been raised at Lexington
KY, but that latterly she had been living
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1856-07-09
ava rro,lDiyision in Camden coun

ssz Old ra,Division, in Camden coun-
tv had quite "a interesting celebration Oh
the 7tb of J,le-a large assemhlage, good
snool,;nr ad a fine dinner. The speakers
80 RI Nathan Payner, and Mr.. Jas.
Wbitsos Of Currituck. More than 400 per-
artook Of the tountiful preparation Of
FOOD things. Everything went off in fine
STYLE. Our correspondent, Bro. . W. Bur-
foot, saws 4 The viper is under foot here.
It is true there are some who still worship
At the whiskey shop, but they are few and SO
much below Jar that their influence is only
calculated todo our cause good" Good fol
Old Trap IvisiOn-having put her hand to
the Plouca, she is determined not to took
back.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1856-07-09
San Marcos, Texas.

Presbyterian. The Orange Presbytery
was held at Shiloh, in Granville county,
on the 18th June. Beside the usual bu-
%siness, Mr.. Daniel McGilvory was licensed
to preach the Gospel. Mr.. w. L. Miller,
a licentiate, consented to act as agent to
collect money in aid of the Presbyterian
Church in Washington. Strange, that
the National Capital should yet be mis-
aonary ground for all the churches
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1856-07-09

RoEsyILLE.-We understand the " Sons"
hada fine time of it on the 4th. Several
god speeches-a large crowd, and much
God done. A sudden attack Of illness the
tight previous, prevented our being present
With them on that day, as we had intended.
The Division is in a hourishing condition
there-between 40 and SO sterling male
members. and considerable accessions GER
tain from this days oforts-with quite q
number of Ladies@who were united with
them. Huzza for Rblesvlle, and her noble
aSons" and Daughters too. More SUBJ
~scribers received from Rolest4le.
HuzzA FOR KksToN, AGAN-Another
club of six from tits sterling Town, making
some sixty SUBSCRIBERS to the Aeat that
/ Post Office. Thatks to the g~entlsmaly P.
NJ. to WHOM wS are indebted for this>ed
9 many other SIMILAR fayors. Read his exec
lent letter, in dnother column, and :" 30 ana
/, do likewise" If every Postmaster would
.1aIaniily Newspaper take the place
OF the thousands Of Northern papers, breath
ing menace and insult to the South. Self
respect, patriotism and a love Of our home
institutions appeal to you to do this thing.
~ Will you, kind Mr.. Postmaster? Let US
N have your response in the shape Of a good
: club of subscribers.
Bg-R r. T. Gavin, Esq, at Fallstown, Ire.
A. DELI county, sends rs a club Of five, and says,
81 will dc more if can" Thanks! MAY
your shadow never grow Less
Bro. II. T. Ramsaar sends US a club 0
six, to be sent to Lincolnton and jacob,
Fork p. O., in Catawba. lie says, " / pre-
off scented your appeal to our Division, and her,
is the result. If the friends Of Temperate
will do their duty you cannot fail" Bro. T
has been a constant worker for the Age
"A We have good lists at both the above Offices
an but we have plenty of room Cor more.
np- temperance Ugeting. A very interest
red in~gTemperance meeting was held at Banks
Of Chapel, in Granville County, on the 28t
pa ult. An address was delivered by Re
the Mr.. Hefin, a large audience listened al
IN tentively, and the best feeling in tn
70 cause seemed to prevail.
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of tgk1gs.
waDRa8DAg, 3gaG9.
A. Positive Arrangement
RALglGn,N.c G.

Subscribers receiving their papers with aANR0SS
MARK, are thereby notified that in four VeksNfrom
the receipt of the first number thus u<rked, their
subscription years will expire; and phless renewed
within that time, the paper will discontinued
This rule viii be inhexibly adhefed to.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1856-07-09

g The annual Catalogue Of Edgeworth
Female Seminary, at Greensboro exhibits
1872 Pupils, with a full Faculty of Professors.
This Institution is in a very iourishing con-
dition, and additional buildings afford facili-
ties for taking a larger number of Pupils
Prof. Sterling, the Principal, is eminontly
qualified for the responsible position he
holds and pupils placed under his charge
are sure to be well attended to in every res
pect. See advertisement.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1856-07-09

HOTEL SoLD.-The Yarbrough House was
sold, under a decree Of the Supreme Court,
ON Saturday last, for the sum Of fifteen thous-
and dollars, to Messrs. Cosby & Co. 1t is
contemplated to add to the bailding another
wing. thereby consummating the original
design.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1856-07-09

SAD CAsUALTY.-We learn that Mr.. Ma
than Strickland, son Of Mr.. W. G. Strick-
land, was drowned on Saturday last, while
bathing in Neuse river, some seven or eight
miles from this place. He was seized with
cramp while in deep water. He was about
twenty-four years of age. One Of his broth
ers, about a year ago, accidentally shot him
self, and died from the effects of the wound.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1856-07-09

Dyspepsia Cured. 4 fair trial of the Ok
vgenated Bitters will convince the most skep
teal sufferer, that this medicine has no equal
in the world for the cure of this disease. EV-
cry Dyspeptic ought to know its value.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1856-07-09
Our National Anniversary,

Was celebrated in this city with much
spirit. At sunrise, Prayer meeting, and an
excellent address by Rev. r. I. Helm. At
10 o'clock the Declaration of Independence
was well read by Pulaski Cowper, Esq, and
an Grafton pronounced by w. ~. Holden,
the pres
tor gave a ~succinct account of thg constitu-
ton of our Government; of the compromises
and agreements which alone perfected our
Federal Constitution he ably defended the
institutions and rights Of the South ;-dwelt
with force and beauty upon our glorious
Union; and closed with a noble eulogy upon
the noble Old North State-her wealth, re-
sources, patriotism and heroism. Upon the
whole it was a fine intellectual effort, abound.
ing in true patriotic, conservative sentiment
1t was free from partyism, but a manly vim
dication of the South.
Our Military Companies had a joint Din
ner at Rails Spring, in the vicinity of tn,
city, where we learn everything passed Of
we'll. Indisposition prevented our acceptin;
lIlC pUlLlC lAN1iuliOh " GllG With tlSLl.
In the afternoon the Sabbath School Cele
bration came off. We were unable to attend
but we learn the spacious P~resbyteria
Church was crowded to overhowing-an az
propriate and striking address was delivere
by Rev. J. u. Atkinson, On the utility {
Sabbath Schools, whether considered in a p;
triotic point Of view, or as essential to til
moral cultivation Of the heart. The hui
dreds Of happy children then repaired
their respective School Feasts, and enjoye
themselves finely with the "good things
prepared for them.
The celebration was closed by an illum
nation at night, fire works, and the a%scensic
of two. canonading balloons.
Chief Marshall Collins and his Aids d
serve thanks for the orderly manner in WIZ,
everything was conducted.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1856-07-09
DIN High School.

1t gives us pleasure to insert the follow
ing:
Mr.. EDITOR VIII you please notify
your readers that the Trustees Of New In
stitute School, at DIN, N. C., have made
arrangements to have their spacious build
ing dedicated to Education and Religion
on the 23d and 9th of July. a rich in
tellectual feast will be provided for the
lovers of learning and virtue. Several
gentlemen Of acknowledged ability will
participate in the exercises of the occasion.
Yours. &C.,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1856-07-09

Gg~ We are gratifcd to state that the APP
peal recently made to our frienH, to renew
their efforts in behalf of the Spirit Of the
Age is beginning to be respo1ded to. We
have received near two hundred new subscri-
bers since the appeal was made, end the re-
newal of a great many old mes; aud nearly
all state that the new subscribers and renew
ais were procured with very little effort,
We take this occasion to return our sincere
thanks to all who have interested, or may IN
terest themselves in our behalf-and to beg
all who may read this, to try and see what
they can do for Us. We feel confident that
with very little trouble our friends can re-
store our list to FIVE thousand again. And
we believe they DiU do At! Who will send US
the largest club ?
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Kinston, N. c., June 80. 1856.
For the Spirit Of the Age.
Selections from the writings Of E. A. Poe


By ALPHEUs.
Poe, inyhis " Marginalia," says, eff any
ambitious Imam have a fancy to revolutionize
at one efoft, the universal world of human
opinion amp human sentiment, the opportu-
NIFTY IS ms own-the road to immortal re-
and puhli]h a very little book. It's title
should be simple-a few plain words My
Heart LaiA Bare" But, this little book must
be true to ls title.
Now, isit not very singular that, with the
rabid thirst for noteriety which distinguish
es so many of mankind-so many, too, who
care not a fig what is thought of them after
death, there should not be found one man
having sufficient hardihood to write this little
book? To aDrite, [ say. There arc ten
thousand men who would, if the book were
once written, would laugh at the notion of
being disturbed by it's publication during
their life, and who could not even conceive
90hy they should object to its being publish
ed after their death. But to write it-there
is the rub. No man dare write it. No man
ever will dare write it. No man could write
it, even if he dared. The paper would shrivel
and blaze at every touch Of the fiery pen p.
"After reading all that has been written,
and after thinking all that can he thought,
on the topics of God and the soul, the man
: who has a right to say that he thinks at al,
will find himself face to face with the con-
clusion that, on these topics, the most pro-
. found thought is that which can be the least
easily distinguished from the most superficial
sentiment"
GET lAls-. l4L 49, =
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1856-07-09

Nine cheers for DelawaTell!!!!!!i We
learn that, after a long and most searching
trial, the Prohibitory law is pronounced con-
stitutional in all its points. The enemy has
labored and toiIed, all in vain. From this,
we learn, there is no appeal.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1856-07-09

We invite attention to the advertise
ment of Olin High School.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1856-07-09

CHi7blains.-This painful affection may be
easily cured by a few applications of Perry
Davis Vegetable Pain Killer. 1t is equally
e~fectual in curing scalds, burns, &c. No
family should be without it,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1856-07-09

"In lauding beauty, genius merely evin-
ces a flial affection. 70 genius beauty gives
life-reaping often a reward in Immortality"
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1856-07-09

roy passed ov,
dsn-she wen
she feet of i
treat thy ford
thy bidding. i
to another"
Pulcheria
with the grea
She reproaeh
tude and thr
and persecut
ren0unce b
and threats
this renuncl
She described
valiant, and n
greatness, thet
would enjoy,l
round her, tt i
ter to her M
charms Of I'll
fascinating}t
tations AGadI
when Pulcl
her humbtou
' &' %sl
me ne,z
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1856-07-09
g75zSSiSs7 n ~ Sym Ss5e ST.

has been tried in TIE iery ordeal of woe
and found pure as thshinag ore that EN-
erges from the severe test without spot
and without blemish character, in short
my brother, which 2 the sunbeam Of
Heaven, must shed u4rbal brightness and
gladness around"
Theodosius had ed with looks of
wondering delight, sisters glowing
description ofthe yofreeian, ard when
she closed, he SAID
"You have, indefr Pulcheria, des-
: cribed a %wondrous Esuch an one as
: only the brightest Teams have ever
imagedsto my soul, BY spirit pines to
ebe6Sldhef% But iTall you 50 bright
: Nv picture, She's capable Of feeling
an elevated and no chment-a love
lie founded on pure vine principles.
r Such a love | haVfghed to awaken
such a true and affection have [
ardently wished td But, surroun-
ded by a host OF friends and fol-
lowers, who applaiIhtter, and offer
I'D me the servile hon interested hearts,
lily I still vainly see1e for that unal-
re; loved affection W Desire to obtain.
md The attentions, g the adulations,
lac- which are paid II and not to my
II a self, are distaste atisfy me not; as
por- the dropping flo for the dew, my
her soul thirsts for Ne Of truth-for
i9 ds af nu& ere esteeh. TIL
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1856-12-03
Framcnt's Popularity.

The Free States gave majority of over
200, 600 against Fremont! What commen.
tary is this upon the boastings of the Black
Republicans about sweeping the whole
North like a whrlwind" They were going
to carry every Northern State by large ma
jorities, yet seven Of them gave majority a
gainst him, and if it had required majority
vote to choose electors, he would have carried
but 76 electoral votes: for besides the five
States whose electoral votes (62) have been
carried foEBuchanan. the States of New York
aud Ohio, giving 5S electoral votes; gave
popular majorities against him. Yet the
Black organs talk about Ere monfs great
strength AMI popularity in tle Free States! :
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1856-12-03
The Presidents Messa 90

WAsHINsroN, Dec. 1t is understood
that the President viii not send in his annu-
al message before Tuesday
The Whitfield case will come up in the
House tomorrow, as an objection will be Inn
mcdia'ely raised to his reception as a dele
gate from Kansas.
The appearance here this evening of 1Iessrs
Banks, Pryor, Evans, and other Vircinians
with some attending circumstances canse !,
suspicion that another duel is on tapis
The Secretary of the Treasury is in read;-
nes to purchase until the Sd of March pnles,
the amount is sooner obtained, 81 500 90 Of
United States loans, giving the foDlow;ro q
premiums For U. S. stock of 1912 ten
per cent for stock of 1917 and 1913 sixt.op
per cent, and for stock of 1850, six per cent.
The amount subject to draft in the Il. 6
depositeries on the 14th inst, was &22 10
o94