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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1857-11-04
For tho Sn;r;t of tho Aoo

Thank you, my good friend "Walt," for
your kind offer of assistance in setting so
ciety right" And in return, | will say
that you may most certainly rely upon my
"hearty cooperation in your attempt to
purge society" Of that other "error' of
which you speak-to wit, the squeamish
objections to epistolory correspondence be-
tween the sexes. Go on Society shall
not ''frown you down" wh.ie |, "Merry An
drew II have discarded, you will see, the
cognomen by which / have hitherto been
known, viz, ga Young Bachelor"-the
bachelor part ought, thought, perhaps, to
belong erciuapely to my friend "Bene-
dick,'1 am about! No, no! / feel quite
confident that the chilalrous spirit of our
friend "Benedick' will prompt him to step
forward and assist me while | endeavor to
stay up your hands On this subject you
have spoken my sentiments precisely. In
the Ms. draft of my article headed "Bene-
dick" VS. "an error in society" Ihad touched
on this subiect-but on writing my com.
munication off for the press, found that
il would be too long, and therefore cut of
what had written concerning the matter
This is what ! find on my Ms: There i
another error, Mr.. Editor, Of which fair
would speak it is this: there is a falls
notion abroad in the world, that if youn,
gentleman ,0rites to a young lady, he j
coarting her. Now | don't mind, be
fairly understood, being accused of doin
this "agreeable" thing-viz, ''courting, my
self, bat it is the effect which this false nc
tion has on my female correspondents ths
| dislike. / dislike being deprived of tn
pleasure Of free interchange Of sentimer
with my fair friends through the mediul
of the pen Why not write to the ladi'
as we'll as talk to theml
have, by the way, several female co
espondents-neithero Of whom, dare sa
has the remotest idea that intend a'n
king love- to her; yet that great tattle
Madame Rumor, has already told a ''ga
inc world" that am taking ON dreadfull,
about one Of them-a very nice young lad
by.the-by--and that the feeling is 'Teci
rocal." Now what am / to do Drop 4
correspondence (which is avery interesti
one) Of course. And this is not all VIII
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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1857-11-04

NEVER Too LATE-It is never too late
to do right; as, for instance, a gentleman
began to study grammar after he had writ
ten for the press ten years. 1t is never too
late to get married; Naomi, the daughter
of Enoch, took her first husband at five
hundred and eighty. 1t is never too late
to drop any habit James, the novelist
wrote SO volumes before he could shake of
his. solitary horseman." 1t is never toe
late to be "wide awake" character; an
old gentleman, who has ceased to read the
Daily Evening Blunderbuss, has entirely
recovered from the sleepiness that used tc
aff1ict him. 1t is sometimes too late tt
"pop the question:" man once did SO t6
a charming vidder," just as she had reach
| her house after burying her first hus
bani; syou are too late," was the reply
"the deacon spoke to me at the grave !"
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1857-11-04

ANIMAL DIET BAD FOR CHILDREH.-There-
Is no greater error in the management of
children than that of giving them animal
diet very early. BY persevering in the use
OF an overstimulating diet, the digestive
organs become irritated, and the various
secretions Immediately connected with. and
necessary to digestion. are diminished. es-.
peclally the hillary secretion !; and consti-
patton of the bowels, and congestion of the
abdominal circulation, succeed.
Children so fed become moreover. very
liable to attacks Of fever and of inhamma-
ton, affecting particularly the mucous
membranes and measles, and the other
diseases incident to childhood. are gener-
ally severe in their attack. In reference
to this last remark, a distinguished medical
gentleman mentioned to- us that IN families
where children, lived on simple diet. ifthev
were seized with measles, .whoopinp cot,. n.
muinps and similar diseases, he never cali
ed but once, as he knew there was no dan
ger; but that in families where an opposites
course was pursued, he expected trouble.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1857-11-04

REvERsEs OF LIFE.-An exchange pa
per says: A few years ago Miss. Cora
Withers, daughter Of wealthy merchant
in New York, in opposition to the wishes
of her family, married a foreigner. Since
then, to support herself she has been Civ
ing concerts etc., as Madame de Wilhorst.
Recently she visited Paris to negotiate for
position in the opera company, bat, her
husband having inherited a hare fortune,
she has abandoned the stage. Her father.a
it is said, has lost his wealth by the recent !.
commercial troubles in New York.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1857-11-04

A character in Mrs. Hentzis story of
."Love after Marriage" lays down the law
thus: /" If a man is not ugly enough to
frighten his horse, he is handsome enough
10 marry.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1857-11-04

"a retired merchant writes cornmu-
nication to the New York Express discuss
ing with GOODNESS the causes of the finan-
cial troubles. He closes his letter by say
ing: Twelve years ago, retired on a
snug farm in the country, and every year
my fields look greener, and feel younger
as grow older. This I would recon-
mend to all before the loss of property and
shattered eonssitution make IT too late"
This is pleasant picture, and excellent
advice, but just at this time, comes little
" too late' for many people.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1857-11-04
!" so TIRED

Weary of Life9 ah no-but of life's woe;
Weary of its troubles and its cares!
Willing to rest-because so well know
What draughts the hand of Passion still
prepares
The Feliciana Democrat., 1857-12-19
GREAT BARGAINS IN GOODS
CAN BIZ HAD At
g. n. TJE.A-ETUS'
CII TON n,

Y il j y j ~ N, LA.
A i | NM DESTROYS OF REDUCING MY VERY
"A heavy took Vi goods, slIall from now until tho
lst Of January ncyt. offer my stock for Cash or 10
GOOD customers, at very reduced prices consisting in
rtrt Of the following articles:
l.ayy ,. and points Negro Blankets
vary m.' large Bed Blankets
Frearh and English Nrrinocs
llnr, and colored Alpacas
Plaid of every variety lur dresses
PLATA and nucy DaI.aHra
Plain aud fancy ca-llnnrs
Dress SILKS or thn Atcsi syes
Frnc English and American Print,
Gimghtns Of every variety
3.l. IS. La i-l brown aud hleached Domestic,
7-SN I'll Woodville and Eatun Rouge Iowclls
Heavy stripe and plaid towels for Negro dresse,
Brown and blcached Twill Domestics
Brown and bcached Canton Flanncls
White. Red and yellow Flannels great variety
Opera tlnnncl4, all styles
\ large assortment Of Clothing
Mems and Boys Hats and Gaps
Mems and DoyH Bouts and Shoes
\ large assortment Of Ladies aud Misses Shoes
Ladies cnb'd and II. 5. liakis. great variety
Gents silk and boldrred l.. g. iidkfs
! large assortment Of Ladies' and Misses Hose
Gents Merino. l.amllswool and Cotton Hose
White Jaconets, plain and figured Swiss
Null lIaslns, Bishop Lawns
Ladies and Gents Gloves Ribbons. Lncc5
lnscrtiugs and Edgings. great variety
A large lot Of Worked Collars very cheap
Linen Dnmask, Table Cloths, ''owelng
Wool Carpeting, Hemp Calpetins
Plaid LHaeys Negro kerseys
Sattincis. Kentucky Jeans. Twecds
Black and fancy CASHMERE.
White and cold Spool Thread, black and coored
Flax Thread
Fine L. B. Shirts Marseillcs bosom shirts
Mcrino and H. Wool under Shirts. Drawers
Negro Suits, striped Negro Shirts
Apron Checks, Dcnims, Stripes
Fine Linens, brown Linens. tamlrics
The Feliciana Democrat., 1857-12-19
YOUNG AMERICA TARGET PISTOL

l. the ordinary pistol and is designed for young
men and boys who wish to enjoy the exciting sport of
firing at target, at the most trnng expense, and
without any danger OF accident. The cheapest ordi-
besides being dangerous in the hands of boys This
pistol is loaded with the common Fire Cracker, which
forms complete cartridge, and viii carry ball ten
fifteen PAGES with the same precision the ordin-
ary pistol but not with sufficient force to do any se-
rious damage. As America is shooting nation, the
Young American must and will learn the art by which
our independence was secured Hence this Target
Pistol is exactly in time, and must meet with unlver-
sal sale among our youth of the South and West Its
operation is perfectly simple, and it is not liable to
get out of order. full description will accompany
every case of pistols. The pistols are put up at the
Factory in cases of 80 each ready to send by express
to any part of the United States.
FRENCH HALL u Co.
noyl4 New Haven CT.
The Feliciana Democrat., 1857-12-19
ANTE CO.. Nov. II. 1867.

'Vss sNUN
As relatives of the late 6. \. Hudson, deed. v"
regret the many false and slanlrrous reports IN cir
cuaion attending the circumstances of the reception
and ntcrmcnt Of the remains Of our said deceased
relative calculated to affect the character standing
of Mr.. b. f. Dixon. especially the statements contain
cd in handbill. posted aud circulated signed Many
Citizens" Being fully acquainted with a NE facts,
Wc take pleasure il stating that AL ~ Mr.. niNona
acts in the premises, such met our approval
and that we have seen no cause TO ccnsrc or con-
denim his conduct IN any particular.
We would also state that The lanihl alluded To-,
does not NEE, our sanction and was published and
circulated without our approlntion
WN. II. CT %EY. Nrphrw.
j. \ GINBY. Nephew,
NANCY SCITES. Sister,
The Feliciana Democrat., 1857-12-19
~ Whom /, MN Contern !:

10 Whom Il n,ay Concern
This il to certify, that the undersigned wcrr attend
ing Physicians TO Mrs A. Dixon wife Of Mr. L. f..
Dixon at the time aud previous to the admission Of
the body Of Mr. q. A.. Hudson. decd into hi house,
and prior to the time Of its admission. advised Nr,
Dixon to avoid every thing calculated to excite his
wife, her state of health being such that every thing
exciting was attended with very dclctcrious conse
qucnccs. ). ~ MILE " ~
TIl0S. j. JACKSON, " y.
The Feliciana Democrat., 1857-12-19
NEW FALL AND WINTER GOODS! !!

1'llE UNDERSIGNED are nov receiving by almost
l. every trip Of The cars from the various northern
markets lot Of their new stock Of
FALL. AND WINTER GOODS,
and expect the same to be larger this season and
more carefully selected than any stock of mcrchan-
die ever brought to this market.
They expect 70 have their entire stock completed
by the middle Of this month ana would Offer the fol
lowing inducements for continuance of the very
liberal patronage of the community at large, to-wit
LOW PRICES PROPER ATTENTlDN-GOODS
FASlllONABLEANp WARRANTABLE ARTICLES
They do not drcm IL necessary TO cnumerate any
Of the articles to bc found in their well known
tabishment by adding that their usually large stock
is still increased in quality and variety.
Call at the old stand aud satisfy yourselves.
sept II. lsjT a. LEVI BLOOM Co.
The Feliciana Democrat., 1857-12-19
PURIFY THE BLOOD.
MOFFATT'S LIFE PILLS, AND PHE
NIX BITTERS.

FREE FROM ALL MINERAL POlSONs.
1Ni1E great popularity which Moilntt,s Life Pills
L aud phrnix Bittcrs have attained in consequence
ofthc extraordinary effected by their use,
ders II unnecessary for the proprietor to enter into
particular analysis Of their medicinal virtue OF
properties. Having been more than twenty years
before the public. and having the united testimony
Of more than Three Millions of persons who have
been restored to the enjoyment Of perfect health BY
them. il is believed III their reputation as the best
vegetable medicine now before the public admits of
no dispute. In almost every city aud village iu the
United States, there are many who are ready to tcs
ty to their efficacy in removing disease and giving
TO the whole system renewed vigor and health.
In cases Of Scroua Ulcers. Scurvy or Eruptions OF
the Skin the operation of the Life Medicines is truly
astonishing. often removing ina few days, every YES
tgc of those oathsomc diseases by their purifying
effects on the blood Fever and Aguc, Dyspepsia.
Dropsy Piles. and in short, most all Diseases soon
yield to'thcr curative properties
No family should be without them. as by their
timely much suffering and expense may he saved.
Prepared by WILLIAM y. NOFFATT, NJ. d. New
York. and lor sale by
july .2G, 1901 ISAAC \. LEMON.
The Feliciana Democrat., 1857-12-19
LADIES, MISSES, AND CllILDREN'c
SHOES


MRS. f. b. LYONS. would respectfully call the
I attention of the Ladies to a large and splendid
assortment Of shoes, which she Is offering at New
York prices, consisting in part Of
French Kid Heel Boots,
Misses tipped CATERS
Ladies colorel tipped Caters with Heels,
Ladies French Kid Ties,
do do Buskins
Chdrcns fancy tutor Boots
Ladies coored Cong. Heel Caters,
do Lace do do,
Goat Kid lace do Boots,
Chldrens colored Fox Caters,
Ladies plain front lace CATERS,
Childrens button fancy Boots,
, Misses Kid r. r. Boots,
Ladies French Kid Slippers with Heels,
Chldrcns lace Boots,
fancy Parodi Boots,
Chdrcns Patent Leather Ankle Tics,
do do do r, r. Boots,
Misses tipped Heel Caters.
Also IL lot Of gum over shoes sandlcs, &c which
are adapted for ladies exposed TO have damp feet or
for children going 10 school.
In addition to the above, | might add a long list
adapted TO Ladies, Misses, and Childrcns ordinary
wear, or for particular occasions.
Having room fitted up for the purpose, think
ladies will find they can be exactly suited asregard
fit, without leaving the store. Please call
sept 26, 1857,
The Feliciana Democrat., 1857-12-19
WINES. LIQUORS. SC.
rTIIE UNDERSIGNED lIANING disposed

'NliE UNDERSIGNED HAVING disposed OF ms
J. stock Of Groceries and Conlsctiouaries will de-
vote his attention entirely to the Liquor and Wine
business.
lie has now on hand choice selection of the fol-
lowing articles which he will dispose of ut reasonable
rates.
Brandy. superior Wines, old and choice
do lower grades Port do do
Whiskey. all qualities Madeira do do
Gin and rum, superior Claret do do
Scotch Ale Champagne do
London Porter Muscat do
Physicians and Planters, requiring Liquors or Wines
for medicinal purposes. always be certain Of pro-
curing good article.
His store is one door cast of his old establishment
nov. If. j. MOSES
The Feliciana Democrat., 1857-12-19

MUSIC & MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS.
MASON'S Sacred Harp. Akin's Christian Minstrel
I Aikcn's Immanucl Minstrel, llinton's Instructors
and Sheet Music TO order: superior Niolins. Flutes
Accordeons. and Flntenas: Violin Strings, American
English Chinese. and Italian; Violin Screws, Bridges
Bows. &c for sale By |. \. LEMON.
The Feliciana Democrat., 1857-12-19
HoyEvner la, 1851.
VI. krnnk Dton

M. Frp,k D;roa:
suit l. with much regret tlat have sacn in the
American Patriot" Of Clinton. an advertisement
dcnonncing you for supposed mistrcatmem by you
oi the corpse of Mr.. Hudson when hroaIhi to yoW
house preparatory to its burial. As ! was ia yonr
house the night the corpse was brought there, deem
il duty owe to you to state, that your motives IN
not wishing the corpse brought into your house haze
been falsely represented. The delicate situation of
your wife, ustilies you IN what you did. Indeed her
health was bad that She dreaded the excitement it
would cause, and had even expressed her wish, that
il would not he brought there that the nci ghborhuOd
were not notified to be there 10 sit up with the corpse,
WAS because the corpse not expected that night.
IL was at late hour of the night that it was brought
there and ! would further state. that your wife
illness required your immediate attention.
You are ut liberty to use this in yindicaing your
self of the reproach which it is endeayortd to cast
upon you HlLP]lA CHANCE
Mr. u. y. DIgaf
As il il reported that the corpse of Mr.. Hudson was
received into your house the night of its arrival
"a only at my urgent solicitation aud entrcaty," |
will state that the contrary i the fact. That on ac-
count of the very delicate i'll health of my mother,
Mrs. Dixon, was opposed to its being brought into
the house, fearing that its being brought into the
house might excite her, mi furious and that 50 n0tili-
ed you, but that Notwithstanding my objection. you
had it brought into the parlor, where il remained
November I'D, 1857 MAGGIE ATKINSON.
RosE Hull, Miss, Nov. %, 1857.
This Is to certify, that on the evening Of the Ith
inst, just at night, negro rode up to my gate hear
ing letter to my husband, b. +, Dixon, from John
W. Newsom, informing of the death of my uncle,
G. A. Hudson. and requesting Mr. Dixon 10 make
preparation for his inermen by the time he, Ncwsom
could arrive with the corpse, which would be late
rs four o'clock, Friday evening the 9th and TO our
surprsca the corpse arrived at midnight of the lth
and by the direction Of Mr. Dixon 1t was brought in
to my house, where it remained until morning Aud
] would here state that It not brought in by any
direction Of mine and, permit me to say. to N0y
Citizens" that they have done my husband, b. T..
Dixon, great Injustice by saying that it was through
dec. l9-n34-lt ALETHA 4. DIXON.
The Feliciana Democrat., 1857-12-19
EXTRA notice.

AsCnugress will soon assemble, and rs il l. expect
ed that it will Lc one Of ths most important and in.
orasung so-sons convened IN the Metropolis, il
M. NV Al object with p"r.ons 1T distance to 80
cure thn earliest aud most reliable intelligence from
the Capitol.
In order. therefore TO ogc those who desire to
subscribe for paper published in Washington City
during the session Ot Congress, we propose to inr
nish TIE Weekly states on The following terms
The Feliciana Democrat., 1857-12-19
NEW MEDICINES.


TUST RECEIVED AND FOR SALE. at the Drug
y Store Of NORWOOD TELDON, II fresh supply
consisting. in part, Of the following:
3 doz. Balm Of Thousand Flowers;
9 Browns ~. jamaica Ginger;
. Roan's Tonic Mixture:
] Osgood's India Choagoguc;
Eadway's Ready Relief:
Regulators:
Rcsolyent:
lIooiand's German Bitters;
:" Rcddin's Russia Salyc;
2 . Rushtous Cod Liver oil:
Billings Astrngcnt Syrup:
] Gross Barry's l'ricophcros;
! \ Lyons kathaiion:
! Wincn's Canadian Vcrmifugc:
u. 4. Fphncstocks Vcrmfugc. july II
The Feliciana Democrat., 1857-12-19
BOOKS AND STATIONERY.

A LARGE and compile stock Of School BOOKS. and
n few choice selections of miscellaneous works
together with every variety Of letter. cap and note
paper, enyelops, waters, blank book, inks pens
pencils &C.. &c., just received aud for sale at the
drug store Of NORWOOD TII,DON
The Feliciana Democrat., 1857-12-19
ADVERTISEMENT.
TO TIE PUBLIC.

RosE llnI, Miss. Dec H. 1851.
Mr.. w. II. GREEN Dear Sir: IN the American
Patriot" of Nov. II, 1857, publication appeared
over the signature Of "Many Citizens, y making very
grave charges against me in reference to the rcccp
tion and burial of Mr.. G. A. Hudson. The entire
publication Is false and sanderous In proof of
which herewith publish the certificate OF my neigh
bors, showing that they had nothing to do with the
matter. Als0 other certificates which show clearly
that the publication referred to- is tissue Of SANDER
GUS faschoods Il. F.DfXON.
The Feliciana Democrat., 1857-12-19
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m Inc pT0pT0I0F OI IIIE NTAFES va. one 0I Tue
original founders Of the " Washington Union" and
Iii. loug newspaper experience, before and since the
establishment Of that paper, ustiAcs him in promis-
ing paper well worthy Of their patronage.
JOIN +. HESS, iropric tor.
November I. 1854.
The Feliciana Democrat., 1857-12-19
ANTE Co., Miss, Nov. II. 1857.


As neghbors and friends Of Mr.. i. i. Dixon. We
disavow the publication ard circulation of andbill
signed Many Citizens " rejecting upon icconduct
of Mr. Dixon in the reception and preparation for in
tcrment or She remains Of the late G. A. Hudson,
decd as the same purports to have been published
by the "neghbors" of Mr. Dixon we state that MS his
ieiyhbors the said handbl was not published or cir
culatcd with our approval or consent
we would also state that Mr. Dixon's conduct In
the matter of the reception of and preparation for
intcrmcnt of the body of Mr. Hudson, decd was
such MS met approval under the circumstances.
and that we do not him in the premises, in
The Feliciana Democrat., 1857-12-19
SCHOOL NOTICE.

A k WELSH HAS OPENED SCHOOL in the
n. house recently occupied b. 5. i. Haynes, Esq.
TERMS.
For English Branches and Mathematics, 81 so per
month. tnov. q. 1851.
The Feliciana Democrat., 1857-12-19
THE CRISIS.

THE CRISIS.
I HAVE ON HAND \ GOOD assortment of proyis-
l. ions and groceries, which am very anxious to
close, and for the cash. Purchasers having the money
to pay will be able to purchase Of me al low prices
a large lot of Flour on consignment for sale cheap
oct 81 1857. j. G.. DARMOND.