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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1857-12-23
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that will thus debase himself and 90 in the
presence Of ladies. ~Spots they are and
blemishes: wells without water; clouds
are carried with a tempest" Things
will never wear a better aspect until ladies'
have hrmness enough to oppose drunken
ness on all occasions. Some NAV say. all
ladies do not oppose drunkenness, and If |
do, | shall be laughed at. Heed not the
SCOTS OF a few when you are in the path of
duty.
Lady visitors of Clio Division, be true to
yogr trust; let your department be such
that the busy tongue of SANDER can never
topeh ou. Do all in your power to for
vaKd this noble cause. Never sleep nor
sFdmber at your post, but let your motto
be upward and onward. May we not ex-
claim with the brave Lawrence "never give
up the ship"
1t is with the most profound regret that
| bid you adieu. Long will fond memory
revert to the pleasant moments that have
spent with you, listening to the kind admo-
nitions of this Division. | could wish it
otherwise, but duty calls me hence; there
fore | will not complain. All that | can
ask is, that when you bow as suppliants al
the throne of mercy, that you will occa
sionally send up a petition in behalf of you
absent friend.
| win now leave the subject to the pei
of a more ready wriJer, and into the hand
of Him that doeth all things right. Ma
! heavens richest blessings be poured in co
pious showers on the members of Clio ID
; vision, is my sincere prayer.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1857-12-23
The Warrenton News.

The Editor of this journal states that at
the request of a large number of his subscri-
bers, he has determined to discontinue the
Semi-W eekly and issue a Weekly paper. The
change will go into effect OIL the first of JAN
uary, 1858. The Neacs will be considerably
enlarged, and printed upon better paper, with
new type, and furnished to subscribers at 81
per annum payable in advance, and 81 80 if
payment is delayed beyond two months. We
hope our friend Walsh will meet with his
most ~sanguine expectations in his forthcoming
weekly. He is an able writer, remarkable
for his iudicious selections, and he furnishes
his readers with a first rate paper. We speak
of the News as newspaper and family journ-
al. OF its politics it becomes us not to speak
further than to say, it is a red-hot democrat.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1857-12-23
Grand Division Proceedings.

We conclude in this issue, the publication
of the proceedings of the late session of the
Grand Division of the Sons of Temperance.
There are several matters upon which we
wish to make a few remarks. And first as
to the increase Of quarterly dues enacted
from Subordinate Divisions. The embar-
raised condition of the G. D. treasury for
some time past, has required that body to
make continual appeals to the Subordinate
Divisions for contributions, to enable it to
meet its debts. These appeals, it is true,
have been generously met by the Subordi
mates, but Notwithstanding, it was exceed
ingly unpleasant to have to make these calls
and sometimes embarrassing to respond tc
them. By this change it is expected to b.
relieved entirely.
1t is rendered certain that 5 cents on eacl
member, will not furnish sufficient revenu
to defray the expenseso of the Grand Division
but an increaseto 10 cents will put that bod,
IN possession of funds not only to meet al
its current expenses, but also for difusing
vast deal of temperance information through
the State-see Report Of Committee on Col,
portage and Lecturers, of which we Sn"i'
speak more particularly in another affao.s'
The addition Of 5 cents per qlart'i
each member is so small a sum, tna' : =.
not be seriously felt in the Subordli''tD
visions, while it will furnish an a9si.9 -.
the Grand Division, which will eil"ol1 - ~
accomplish much towards the p
progress of our Order and the eauS1 eH-
perance throughout the State W. noPe
therefore that all the Divisions "ni' without
complaint or hesitation, send up the lncreas-
ed quarterage, beginning win '"e Term end
ing 31st March, 1865; and thus show the
cheerfulness and prompitude with whichthey
second the efforts of the q. ID. in advancing
the good cause.
We nave no idea that any Of the Divisions
will complain; but we thought it would be
more satisfactory if the above reasons were
given for the course pursued BY the Grand
Division.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1857-12-23
The Young Men.

We naturally look to the young men of the
present day as the hope of the country and
his is a correct view if they are reared under
proper moral restraint. But unless they are
taught correct principles and a sense of their
high moral obligation, they can scarcely be
looked upon with hope for the good of them
selves, the State or the Church.
The din of political strife-the Haunting
of the banners-the laundering hurrah of
political professions and meetings, as well as
the allurements of the grogshop and the
gaming table, are all calculated to lead our
young men astray from the7faths of virtue
and propriety, and turn t~hemadrift on the
high sea of ruin. Is itsupposed that by such
a course they will grow up into v%irtuous citi-
zens and be safe guardians of our cherished
institutions? Not at all. 1t may rear for us
wild and reckless characters, but never intel
ligent, ~virtuous and high minded citizens.
Parents have an imperative duty in this
matter, and they should guard their boys
with jealous care if they place any value upon
their usefulness and the future prosperity Of
their country. Make your homes pleasant
and inviting to your sons, and keeP,then
away from the grogshops. Let them fine
better pastimes in the homo circle than car
be found at the street corners or in the cham
bers of the gambler. Thus your sons MAJ
become a blessing toyou in your old age, anC
not curse your grey heirs with shame anC
sorrow. \
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1857-12-23
Mortality Of Raleigh.

Mr.. O. Holt, Sexton, made his annual re-
port of the burials in the city cemetery, from
January LIST, to December l, 1857, there
being 70 whites, and 81 blacks, making 1877
deaths of which 3 died of pneumonia, of
e~resipylas, l accidental, 1 Of inflammation, 5 of
intoxication, 4 Of consumption, | Of rheuma-
tism, 2 of dropsy, 6 Of old age, = ofdiarrhoa,
G of whooping cough, | Of measles, l Of scrof-
ula, 8 Of cold, 4 Of Group, / of brain fever, 3
Of bilious fever, l Of disease of the heart, 2 of
paralysis, l of apoplexy, and 8 unknown.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1857-12-23
@We ~.
Congress and Kansas.

usos affairs seems to be the only thing
&c nuch interest that has yet engaged the
...a,t;on of Congress. As soon as the Pres
;donps Message was read, Senator Douglas
arose and expressed his Interpretation Of the
Presidents views approving the L~ecompton
constitution. lie has spoken two or three
fines and his speeches have the ~coloring of
black republicanism rather strong to suit his
ouandam friends Of the South and the conser-
~vatiyes of the north. His course has surpris
ed his southern friends not a little, who have
always claimed him to be for the constitution
al rights of the whole country. The little gi-
ant IS laboring in a morass, from which, it
viii be hard to e~xtricate himself.
Gov. Walker, of Kansas, who is at present
in Washington, and who has also proved an
other traitor in the matter. is politely reques-
5 ted to resign, accompanied by the gentle hint,
e that if he does not do so he will be removed.
o It is said he is writing out a defence of his
course. and after its publication he will re-
sign.
When Gov. Walker left Kansas Secretary
es Stanton became Governor pro tee-, and seized
e upon the opportunity to cory ne the Terrific
s rial Legislature so as to 6annul the action
"a of the convention. AsAon as the P~Yesident
heard or ttas A.A~fsantOn any appOin-
IN. ted a successor. I'll *atest advices from
lat Kansas speak of great -ci'ement among the
'ut people, and civil wa aPprehended-
| a There are some t,hgs in this whole affair
led that strike nc stran,ty 1st. The President
IAN commits himself favor of the Lecompton
ess Convention. NJ Douglas promptly declares
ay, his dissent b. claims there is little or no
ave difference be- cen him and the President
h a f..r,nn;,r Oh the hare and holding with
kip the hound1 Gov. Walker, it is SAID, will
one soon I Us reasons for the course that he
t of bas ned, which course meets with tba
a; patton of the President-but that he
,ver vi re pains to prevent disturbing the
ans 10y relations between him and the Prosi.
cans AZ While Mr.. Buchanan seems to pursua
onss b%scourse with a steady hand in oppositio ion
and rboth of them. Verify, it is an anomalop,
ase-they all differ, and vet claim to Agree
? we believe old Buch. is right, and that Mr.
r douglas is wrong. As to Walker. we never
10 had any confidence in him.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1857-12-23
"When I get time"

FARMERS frequently complain of a want of
time, and frequently remark the many good
Things they intend to do when they get time.
one says education is a good thing, regrets
MS want OF it, and wishes his boys could have
better opportunity in obtaining it, but he
can't spare the time to send them to school.
Ihere Is so much to do on the farm, and the
boys must be earning something to start in
the world with. Another says his farm ar
engagements are not quite as he would have
them, if he only had time. He would have
a gate where the fence is opened every day
he would have a door to his stable in place of
q rail; he would have a ditch f-onc t-
if he only had time.
Now, such people attempt too much and
are always pressed. They have placed the
cart before the horse in all their operations.
They attempt to stretch stubborn time to suit
their work, instead of adapting their work to
their allotted time. Jack Bobstay's horse
would have travelled his mile in three minutes
or less, with all ease, only the distance was
too great for the time. Remember Bobstay's
horse, We who are ever croaking about want
of time.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1857-12-23
Raleigh Female Seminary.

The Directors of this Institution have Sc
cured the permanent services of the Rev. D.
R. Bruton and his accomplished Lady, to take
charge of it. For ability, experience and sue
cess-they have them all in managing this
class of Summaries. They will command
success here-we have no doubt of it, IN
der their auspices we expect the Seminary to
flourish more than it has ever done' lhey
have able Assistants. See Advertisement III
another column.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1857-12-23

ACADEMY IN BURKE COUNTY By a letter
received at this office, says the Yorkyille Is.
Co. Chronicle, we learn that the Rev. r. l..
Alternately, formerly of the South Carolina
female Academy, II miles east of Morganton,
the Post Office being Happy Home" We
are glad to learn that his health is much i'm
proved, and that his name was to have gone
before the late Conference. To our readers in
that section we recommendhim him as a gentleman
in every way competent to the work he has
undertaken. His advertisement, of terms,
&C., appears in our columns.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1857-12-23
Aor;ou1su..a Journa1.

w .,ceired so liberal a response to
orr ma psition to publish a first class Agri-
c@nltlrsI journal, that we have determined to
- that publication in January next.
NV Terst No. may be looked for about the
ia Of the month; and regularly thereaf-
j. i our intention to mail the numbers
that our subscribers shall receive their
;os about the 1st of each month.
We earnestly call upon every one DESTROYS
of seeing a good Agricultural journal sustain
cd in North Carolina, to give US their aid in
nrocrring subscribers. We ought to have
five thousand subscribers Immediately.
We would be pleased to receive from every
section of the State, short and interesting ac-
counts of the experience of our Agriculturists
and Horticulturists, in all the departments o
farming and gardening. Every one can con
tribute something-and let it come from tn,
mountains, from the central and interior coun
ties. and also from the northern and souther
! counties of the State. Every sectien has il
peculiar mode of culture-its products, see
and implements used, &c.-and by gener;
geneaal contributions, all sections will
benefited and enlightened.
We would like to have Agents in ever
county in the State-actiye, energetic me
who will exert themselves to procure subscl
bers.
~ We hope to receive liberal aid, DO
in the way of subscribers and contribute
to the columns of the Planter.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1857-12-23

LARGE TURNIPs.-Dr. Thos. c. Hines, of
Nansemond, Va, has presented us with some
Of the largest turnips we ever saw. One OF
them weighed A pounds, and measured 2
feet and 3 inches around. Several others
were only a fraction less. These we think
were of the Norfolk variety. Several Ruta-
baga's weighed 8 pounds each.
One OF the largest supplied our family for
a dinner, another that of the printer, and a
third the family of a neighbor, and yet we
have "a few more of the same sort left
Thanks to our friend.-Chr. S4tn.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1857-12-23

~ We announced aweek or tWoago, on
the authority ofthe AsheyiTe News, the death
of Capt. S. Munday, of Macon county, n. G.
Capt. S. saw the announcement, and immedi-
ately wrote to the News" that he had seen
the paragraph, and that he knew it was not
so as soon as he read it, Long life to Capt,
NJ, May he live a Lg time to contradict all
| bucket.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1857-12-23
To Subordinate Divisions,

We are requested by the G. W. P, to ear
nestly request every Subordinate Division to
send up recommendations for the appoint
ment of d. G. w. P.'s to the Grand Scribe
Immediately, so that he may issue theirCom
missions. ForIthe information of all persons
desiring to write to the G. w. P, we give
his address, viz; "Rey. A. W. Cummings
D. d., Asheville, N. CT CIV
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1857-12-23
Christmas is Coming.

But one day will intervene between the
date of this paper and Christmas day. How
rapidly these successive anniversaries seem
to tread upon the heels of each other now!
When we were boys, from one Christmas to
another seemed an age-time travelled on
crutches and at a measured slow pace;-but
now, swift as on eagles pinions it passes by,
and years elapse in the short space of weeks,
as we considered, in the restless, anxious
days Of boyhood.
1t is a fit time to moralize-to look back
on the year just spent and catechise our
hearts as to whether we have used the pre-
| cious time to profit-whether we have done
good to our fellow-men-whether we are bet.
ter and wiser at its close thanwe were at the
commencement of the year? Let us exam
inc honestly; and tho we find much witt
which to reproach ourselves, yet we hop
each of us will find consolation in the con
seriousness that we have not lived in vain
but that some stricken heart remembers u
with kindliest recollections, for some deed G
mer cy bestowed.
To our kind Patrons and Friends, we wis
all a happy and cheerful Christmas. Ma
misfortune and sorrow find no abiding plao
in all their homes but may the Angel
Peace and blessing hover over them an
their loved ones, and grant them the retur
of many, many Christmas days.
Remember the Printer in your holiday
and resolve to cheer his heart by a Christina
pressaSr1na hg shtS ~fa his fat tnrkoy-
or, a good list Of subscribers. So mote it b
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1857-12-23

- The Post Office at Leonora, Yadkin
Co., n. c., has been changed to BoonviIle, on
account of the former name conflicting with
Lenoir. Caldwell Co, Y. C.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1857-12-23

az Quite a number of Communications,
which we intended for this No. have been
crowded. They shall appear next issue.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1857-12-23
cIal Notice.

w mon the CSC AGE is conducted strict
discontinued at II system All papers are
which thew hass expiration of the time for
will be notified Fl been paid. Subscribers
Is ont hv q cRhsnR WEEKS before their time
unIess the subscpkaARK on their papers and
will he dissoff& Upton is renewedthe papers
which there wiIlded. This is a rule from
for the cRoss Ma nbe no departure. Watch
ton. ahufeheW your suoscrlp.
changed mnstsma IS desiring their papers
&c we'll as the ont4 tion the Post Office, from
change to be mas to, which they desire tn
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1857-12-23

our custom, ever since
rhmiatSaamdprlsh ed, to issue ne paper in
this time-honoA We willnot break in upon
c. &C. custom this year. There
60. ~a.;ng must excuse the Esprit"
- onIy y lar visit next week. It
zuTr ses year It rests and
denied It. On the first week in January ii
viii come, as usual; and we hope it will also
be invited to visit many fresides where i
does not now CO. and from every where it now
visits, it will receive regular cards Of invita-
ton to continue for another year.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1857-12-23
AWAY BACK YoEDER.

As the pulses Of the Old year throb away
we sit down and resolutely close our
against the din and turmoil of a goid game
ing world, and count the years gone ~,
til, away back yonder, we come TOO
and blessed era when happiness ao
and was cheap as heart could wish "as
no matter how many years ago, oue avs"
back wonder weary memory fits ana sN
down to remember among its idols tiHs
At the time we are remembering OF, happi
ness Law all around; in the house, IN ule
dim old woodlands, by the meadow pfoo
everywhere, like the bountiful sunshine anu
alway within arms length, and that was the
glory of it. We have found it IN al tnese
places-up on the highest hills and down ID
the shadiest vales-in fragile playhouse,
lined with the plushiest moss by the dlmpieu
hands of the blue eyed angel that helped Us
to hunt happiness, and was almost always the
first to find it, but that was a long time ago
away back yonder.
Happiness !! happiness !! the happiness OF
{ away back yonder! what was it? why, some
times this and sometimes that. Sometimes
five speckled eggs in a grassy nest; some
: times four blue ones among the lilac bios
SONS. SOMETIMES a sly swimmer IN the mea
uvw-prvv rs-@-,ss riPYa-
like polished silver sprinkled with crimson
| Sometimes the little blue eyed angel tha
g helped us hunt it, has found it peeping OF
q from the sunny side of a messy stone, and
p crude, gold seeking mortal would have Gale
t. it a blossom, but it was something more tina
y that to us in its revealings-it was happine
il in bloom, promising a fruit to come that ma
g, or may not, never have ripened. We ha
n seen it in the snow whitened fields, with
zig-zag path, where last nights rabbit SIX
1g ped, leaving two foot prints before and o
behind. We have heard it In the quiet
tie the summer night. when the rain-drops cal
., down pattering like so many elfin feet ov
he the shingles, awaking us from pleasant drea
ep under the ~rafters. What oceans and ocea
be we have seen of it on Saturday afternoo
of when somebody went with us hither
err thither hunting it and always finding it'
DIS But these things nave not happened tosus
by late-somewhere and sometime they We
lrs ours-away back yonder. \.
1t is good to sit by the frosty pillow d
der Old Year dying, and remember these prs
rer Athousand little sunspots brighter tbesouA
llb- of the past, and the heart feels > tb"D
al blessedness of things r~ealizedapay D'n W.
der. And better still, the Soul 'nSOieS y
end self with a blessed faith that tnie suiei
all IN u be fields as fowery, skies a n~t
piness as cheap and ANGELS even pie"':
at the fnal-at the thither emu i'0 ~
Gus pathway, than there was = 10 0es."hhns
the So let US, even as mother Old Year dies, 81
down and rememher and remember the JOY
Ding of awav back aonder, and cherish the hop
that even more lessedthan the best of these
the are to be relied in the promised-AwA
y u OVER YONDERi
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1857-11-27
PURE POTASH, IN TIN CANS.
u. r. Babbitt, o. n 10 Washington Sc,
Nnnd n India ST, Hoston.


V,IIE proprietor of this Potash has Tor macy
year. seen the necessity u having some te-
liable .tandirl Coz the strength Of potash The
aduhrntion has bscomc - general, that u has,
Notwithstanding ~ valuable properties. gone near
N out ~ use. The proprietor has taken the ~
sronshity ~ snb.crihing biz name to every pack.
age ADD warrant. the strength ~ H. uniform, aud
when used AWAY. producing the same results.
Potash many times u aduItemtei with SALT
which V ,lr.tmction IN making q ~; u makes
the ladies ~ they did MT havN gwod lusk, Sc.
One other reason that Potash has gone GOT 81 Ne
- IL b. 20 unpleasant 10 handle, being put w N
wuoien casks, becoming liquid in man, eases and
very troublesome % the retailers.
Now the proprietor 6r,t obnins pure rotashss,
alsays being the same stWngth and producing the
same results snd vii wausnt it 10 all cases, u
the directions sr iolns.d, a. pfuduce double the
effect n miking Soaps, and All other purposes ior
which it i. u.cd. Fol- dir,stioa. l1r making the
lsst 1T SOFT. Hard, or Fancy soaps. u u made
With ycp luls trouho. The lry - prepared ~
Eve %, ten minutes.
IN Potash warranted to cut ; H.. grease in,o
good soap.
~ 10. viii make , larsl ofbsautiiul sohp.
Directions lur making >Uit soap; liteciions lor
nakiug lliu Soap, rr.tlpHs iar hundfic. ani
hotels. directions lr c.,aniug cotton waste that
has ls,,u usrd n cleaning mhrhinery Of al Kinds (;
directions f., u.iug thl. Potash lu The place oi
S,l Soda; jir,,lion, iot su,Aiug ludia rubber
splrs un shoes.
~ thr above directions accompany each Gao. y