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Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1857-02-18

We publish this week. from the Standard, the Cap
tons of the Laws and Resolutions passed by the
General Assembly recently in session. In article
from that paper, which we copy in another column,
tine editors state that owing to the hurry and conu
sion incident to adjournment, the list may no: be
tirely complete; so many bills, we presume, having
been passed within the last hours of the session,
that it impossible to report them in time to be
included in the list published the night for dis
tribution among the members.
Among the acts passed, of which mention is
made in the list the bill to incorporate at Com
pany to construct Railroad from High Point via
Salem, Winston and Germanton, to Danbury. in
Stokes County. The principal Clerk of the Senate,
Hon. John Hill, of Stokes, who remained in our
town on Saturday night last, on his return from
Raleigh informed US that through the excrtions of
Mr. Martin, our Sc tor, the bill was reached, just
previous to the adjournment of the Senate att.d on
and passed We trust there is no mistake as to the
passage of this bill ; and We confidently hope and
believe the road will be built II is not by any means
necessary despair of the construction OF it because
the State is not subscriber; for it seems to that
with the proper exertion on the part Of those inter-
ested and the appreciation of its value by those not
so directly concerned the work can be accomplished
independently of it. Such is the conviction OF per-
sons better able to judge than we; andit is certainly
sufficient to awaken people to lively interest
in the undertaking. We hope to be able to present,
in our next, copy of the bill.
At the request of several friends in Stokes, we will
procure and publish a copy of this act in our next.
LATE FROM EURoPE.-Political news unimportant.
There were rumors, however, of modification OF
the British Cabinet
Cotton has advanced one.sixteenth to an eighth Of
a penny. Breadstuffs had declined.
We learn that an effort will probably be made in
certain quarters to read out Of the Democratic
ranks" Fayetteville Carolinian.
Wherefore? What Democratic principle has our
contemporary violated or dsregardeds We have
heard nothing of this contemplated effort" and if
it should be made We shall be no party to it.
w. GlLLMoRE SIxs.-The eighth lecture before the
Norfolk Literary and Scientific Institute was deliver
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MARRIED

MARRIED.,
In Edgecombe county, Thursday evening" the h inst,
by VIM. s. Long, ESQ.,, Mr.. Horace E. Bar6ed to Miss
Mary Howard. daughter Of Mr.. Wilson Howard
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w. G'LLMoRE SMs.-The eighth lecture before the
Norfolk Literary and Scientific Institute was deliver.
ed on Thursday evening last, by W. Gilmore Sims,
of South Carolina.
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$500 Reward.

ID ANYWAY FROM THE SUBSCRIBERS IN JANU-
IL airy, 1856, negro named SOWELL, purchased
from Madison Hodge Said boy about six feet high aud
weighs $50 pounds is % years old has no marks reco
eced except riDgworm his face has q wife at Jacob
Terres in Wake county, and is supposed be lurking
in that reward of 5000 will be given
the apprehension and delivery of said boy u.s. or for his
confinement in Jail that get him again and 500
will be paid for poof sufficient to any of harbor-
ing him. Address SWITZERLAND & POWELL,
Wilmington, N. G.
February 1s, 1857. 25-w&swtf
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Fayetteville Coalfields Road.

FayetteV1ue SO6lHeiOS nOdOs
The people of Fayetteville are recovering from the
depression occasioned by the defeat of their cherish
ed Railroad scheme, and taking steps to ensure
the success of the work by their own means. A
meeting of the stockholders of the Western Railroad
Company was held in Fayetteville on the 18th in
into detailed statement Of its affairs. From this
statement learn that the grading of ten miles of
the track is almost completed that $67,719 90 has
been paid in cash. and $4,000 in town bonds; that
the cost of the work done, grading, engineering,
&c. and the purchase of real estate for depot has
been about $s2, 500; that there is hand, appli-
cable to the work, $94, 900 in town bonds, and
$39 662 81 in good individual subscriptions, as yet
unpaid that the grading, bridges, road crossings,
possible rock excavations, ties and all other
expenses to fit the road for the iron, will cost, &C.
cording to the detailed estimates, prepared on a
liberal scale) $279, 100; to which add $S,193 for
engineering and Office expenses, and we have sum
of s2s7, 362-leaving $3.50 900 to be raised exclu-
sve of the iron and rolling stock 1t is SO almost
universal for Railroad companies to borrow, upon a
mortgage Of their whole property, the means to pur
chase these last that doubt is entertained of the
ability to supply that want in that way. The pre-
sent object therefore, is to obtain an additional sub
scription of $4,000, which may be made payable
in cash, in Materials. or in work.
Several gentlemen addressed the meeting, and
spirited resolutions adopted, pledging the COM
nunity to build the Road We trust the fullest and
most comnlefe Success NAV crown their efforts
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DENTAL NOTICE.
PERRY & BASON, Dentists,

RALEIGH, n U. -
TUlHE UNDERSIGNED CONGRATULATES HIM
u SELF AND FRIENDS in having associated with him
DR.. BASON, who is regular graduate of medicine and
Dental Surgery and successful practitioner Of fourteen
years experience.
Raleigh Dec. LIST, 1861 s-s 4-Sm.
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FAYETTEVILLE MARKET,

COTTON, IL to 12% cents with animated market and
receipts large. FLOUR from Sc so to g &c. and firm
CORN, 81 05 per bushel TURPENTINE, veliowL Dip g.
5O-virgin, 81 5O-scrape 81 80 SPIRITS TURPBNT1NE
As to 46 cents
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ROGER 4. PRYOR, Eso.-This gentleman announ-
ces in late issue of the Richmond Enquirer, that
he has sold his interest in that paper to Messrs.
Richie & Dunnavant and is no longer concerned in
conducting the same. Mr.. P. assures the public
that interruption of personal friendship or differ
of opinion political matters between his as
sociates and himself, is the occasion of his with
drawal from the paper. He relinquishes the posi-
ton under constrant of circumstances affecting his
private interests. Mr.. Pryor retires from the En-
quirer with brilliant and lasting reputation. We
trust no viewer, that the country is not to lose his
services as an Editor.
EF The Register is concerned on account of the
defeat in the Commons of the Cape Fear and Deep
River appropriation, and endeavors to hold the Dem
ocratc party responsible foy.t. That paper is mis-.
taken. The vote on this measure was not party
VOTE But does the Register know that Messrs.
Leach and Dargan, two prominent members of its
own party, were mainly instrumental in defeating
this measure? We assure that paper that this is a
fact Let it, then, hurl of its thunderbots at
them.
REMAINS OF Mr. BRooKs.-The remains Of Hon.
Preston S. Brooks arrived at Augusta, Ga, on the
18th, and received with every mark of respect.
There large procession of military and citi.
zens, and the bells of the City we're toled. The
remains were taken on the 18th to the home of the
deceased.
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA-WAKE
~ COIJNTY.-In Euuity.-The Heron Mining COMPANY

- COUNTY.-In Equity.--The Heron Mining Company
o. Robert F. Stocktonpnd JOS Weisman
Whereas bill Of complaint has been filed in our Court
of Equity for the County above written BY the Heron Min
for the sale IF Land and for other purposes;
And whereas it has been made TO appear to the
ton said Court that the defendants in the ahe
titled nonresdents Of the Statsof
This therefore, is notify the said Robert
and the said Joseph Weisman that the said bill been
fled and further to command them that they be and s
pear next Court of Equity, held for the County
frst Monday after the fourth Monday March then
aud there to plead ansver den1v % the d bill q
complaint, or .hs me VII e saks ero .
Given under my hand at Office Ahis 9Th Eebp1e 1851,
~saags. Sd ar NJ H6Y WOOD g. g Z =.
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Raleigh, Dec. 1st, 1864.

Tri.Weeky Line Of Four Horse Post coachs
from Salisbury to Asheville, through in thir-
ty.six Hours. 81.
CONNECTING WITH THE NORTH CAROLINA
u Railroad. Having purchased the line from Ashevile
to Morganton have stocked the road with good Herscs
and experienced and accommodating drivers Also new
Concord two horse Coaches After the 18th of March,
will leave Asheville Tuesdays, Thursdays and Satur
days-connectiug at Morgsnton with my line of Fonr
Horse Coaches. 90 u
No pains or will be spared to make this the most
comfortable and expeditions in the State. Try
the road and Judge for yourselses.Sa
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1857-11-11
The New Ritual.

The Grand Scribe has the pleasure to an
neunce the receipt of a limited number Of the
new Ritual, and is ready to send them out
to Subordinate Divisions in the State, at the
following rates:
Two copies and one ST of Officers and Ode
Cards, So cash. Three copies So, and 50 on.
The cash must accompany every order. The
G.. S. has forwarded the new Ritual to all the
Divisions that have sent the money for them.
Those desiring copies had better send soon,
before the present supply is exhausted.
From a careful examination Of the Ritual,
we are of the opinion it will meet the hearty
approval of the Order. The Books and Cards
are gotten up in beautiful style, and the notes
of instruction are much more full and explic
it than in the old, which must contribute
greatly to more prompt and correct perform
ance of the ceremonies. We hope all ou
Divisions will send for it forthwith. Address
the Grand Scribe, Raleigh.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1857-11-11
The great use Of a Temperance Paper

Is in its influence upon Temperance men.
Some persons appear to consider, that a peri
odical viii be useful only so far as it can be
brought to bear upon outsiders. But while
this is very desirable, and with proper effort
on the part Of individuals is largely practical
BILE, yet we maintain that very great good
might be done, even if no man ever read the
paper who was not already a pledged friend
of the cause. We all need to be STIRRED up
by way of remembrance" with reference to
this as well as every other good work. The
constant presentation of facts and arguments,
new and old, will quicken our zeal, and fur
nish US with material for public and private
effort, Especially do we need information as
to the present aspects and prospects of the
Temperance Reformation, that we may cor
rect the mistakes into which many excellent
men have in these last years been led, and be
ready at all times to define our position, and
defend our cause. No one will question the
influence of our religious journals yet they
are mainly read by religious people. Let US
circulate our Temperance paper as generally
as we can but above all things let us be sure
to read 1T ourselves.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1857-11-11
Advertising.

In these hard times" when every body
wants "to get a good deal for a small amount
of money" they generally look at the adver-
Using columns of the newspapers, to see
where the best bargains can be procured
whether it be merchandise, real estate, me-
chanical and agricultural implements, or any
thing else. And he that does not put his
sign in the papers, is almost sure to be over
looked, or forgotten. Advertising is indis-
pensable to success in these days, and we
merely give the hint. Let the wise profit by
it; and their experience will sustain our as
sertion.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1857-11-11
Literary Fraud.

We copy the following piece Uer6Gt5m ct
hterGtim, from the Raleigh, N. c., Spirit Of
the Age, of Oct. IA.
Here follows the Poem-headed "Fnr the
Spirit of the Age'-signed "Florence' and
dated Carthage, Sept. %, 1851" entitled
"The Song of Constance" which it is unne-
cessary for us to re-publish here.
1t is a little singular, that if the reader will
take the trouble to turn to SCOTS Marmion,
Canto III, secs. 10 and II, he will find a song
Uery similar to thSs one. So similar, indeed,
that they are in fact identical, with the sin
gle exception that Scott has it Eagle" and
Florence has it "Raven"-a suitable and
natural substitute, and probably a compulso-
ry one-the "eagle," undoubtedly, refusing
to aid Sn so dash0n0rob6 q proceeding, in which
matter the Craven" felt no conscientious
scruples, being accustomed to plumber.
We are afraid that our good friend German
had his weather-eye closed, when he allowed
this piece of imposture to be carried out to a
successful termination in his paper.
I'VE copy the above from the western
Home Journal," at Chicago. We confess to
having been imposed on by a plagiarism that
ought to have been detected by us at once ;
for we had often read these verses in SCOTS
Marmion. But an Editor frequently has to
commit articles to the printer without giving
them a critical scrutiny, and is sometimes
imposed on thereby. This was the case with
us in this instance. We are glad our con-
temporary has exposed the imposture, and il
we could remember the name of our CORES
pondent, zoe would the imapostor. 1t is
small, low business, this stealing other mems
articles and attempting to palm them off al
original. No one gains any thing thereby
except it be detection and disgrace. W
shall try to be able to give the names Of al
r such, hereafter.-ED. AGE.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1857-11-11
New Story,

#~ 4
We have in course pf preparation, by one
of the best wri he South, a thrilling
moral Story for 1sftheA Age, abound
ing with incidents Of the deepest interest to
the reader. It will take several months for
its completion, and, therefore, all who desire
to read it entire, had better subscribe or re-
new in time-for it win be impracticable for
us to publish a sufficient number of extra CO.
pies to supply back numbers containing it.
We expect to receive it very soon now.
We intend to embellish our columns regu-
larly with instructive as well as entertaining
literature, and that our claims to a Literary
paper shall be based upon the dissemination
of pure literature, calculated to refine the
heart and improve the manners of the sons
and daughters Of men.
Neither expense or labor shall be spared to
make the Spirit Of the Age the very best and
most profitable visitor to the Family Circle
and we hope our readers viii give US theil
aid in increasing our subscribers, and thus
sustain US in our expenses and efforts to Civ
them a first class Southern Literary journal
We want at least one thousand new sub
scribers to begin the new year with ; and al
whose terms of subscription expire betwee
the present time and that period, to TeneN
their subscription, also. We need all thi
to be sustained in our enterprise.
~ We have receiveda capital Story fro1
our gifted Congratulations ROVER
It's perusal will stir the fountains of tendernel
in the heart Of the reader, and instil into Il
soul the principle of a noble, christian char
ty, which always carries with it a glorio1
reward, even in this life. We shall puhli
it entire or in part next week.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1857-11-11

Among other things that will claim the at
tention of the Grand Division, soon to con-
yene, viii doubtless be that of the employ
ment of one or more Lecturers, for the ensu-
ring year.
1t is hardly necessary, we should suppose,
for us to say one word as to the Importance
of having such laborers in the field. 1t is
e essential to the success of any public enter
prise, that it should be kept prominently and
constantly before the people. 1t is. emphati-
cally so of the Temperance enterprise and of
our Order. Its interest, its Importance, its
claims upon public favor and support, must
be thoroughly canvased and set forth, or SUI
~pineness and neglect will necessarily follow.
The truth of these remarks have been bit
terly experienced by our Order in North Car
DINA, for the last few years. For several
years now, we have had no Agent in the
field, and the consequence has been that the
number of Divisions and the number of mem
bers have fallen off to about one-fourth what
they were four years ago. 1t is true quite a
! number of new Divisions have been organic
) ed this year and our membership. consider
ably.increasxLbut it has been done through
Q the agency of war1n-hearted brethren who
r have constituted themselves as Lecturers and
Agents for getting up new Divisions and re-
viving old ones. And this is one of the
strongest arguments in behalf of Lecturers
for ifso much has been done by private indi-
= Uid1alc how much pooro could ror,,lor A ron 10
have accomplished
III We ought to have at least two Agents (:
g one to labor in the counties west of Charlotte,
and the other in that portion of the State ly-
ing east and south of that place.
ne And now as to the means of paying suct
rs Agents. We admit this is the knottiest poin
of all, but we think the difficulties not insur
to mountable. How much could be raised b,
nd voluntary subscription? Are there not 10
e individuals in the State who will give So eac
cir for such a purpose? We know there are
Jus Then there are 200 who would give 81 eacl
i've and there are 800 who would give 81 each
al. This would give us a fund of $1,000, whic
1b- with the sums given by Divisions ~receivin
all their services, would be enough to enable I
cen to employ two good and faithful Lecturer
who would be constantly at work, one
his the east and the other in the west and Il
result of their labors, we venture to prediC
.om would be perfectly astonishing, in buildil
up Divisions that have gone down or are
,oss a lethargic state, and in establishing new [
the visions, and bringing in many good recru
49,, to our benefcent Order.
We have made this article long enoue
,;,b and must desist for the present. We ask t
brethren to think of the matter, and let
go up to the Grand Division determined
take some steps to give new life and ener
to the cause.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1857-11-11

A few DAYS and the Groom with his
beautiful bride were to leave for their fu-
ture home. My Mary implored earnestly
that her little Inez might be allowed to go
with her. But my good Papa was inexo-
rable, and could not agree to give up both
his daughters at once. So myMary and her
noble Eege lord parted with us, leaving us
sad, lonely and desolate.
Years have sped by since then-and
Mary and Harry have often visited the old
p~aternal mansion-and they have appeared
SO trusting and happy that | have envied
them their joy. And now they bring their
little @Inez," and little Henry, the minia-
ture counterpart of grand-papa.
How times have changed, and we have
changed with them. Ny Mary is now the
adored and beautiful wife and fond mother
Harry Leslie, the volatile, light-hearted
Harry, has become the sagacious statesman,
the popular orator, the renowned lawyer.
My good old Papa is enjoying the otume
cam dignitate of a green oldage; the peace
ful quiet of a good couscience-and like a
ripe shock Of corn, waiting to be gathered
into the garner house in the skies.
And what of yourself, our little Inez p
perhaps you say, reader mine.
: Well, since you ask It, | may tell with
out egotism. Here lam, a beautiful,plumI
7 maiden ofsweete eighteen, waiting for anoth
!, er Harry Leslie, or some one else, to com
. along and WOO and win me. And | know
= a certain gifted young 'friend," who, ifh'
were to propose, do not think | could fine
: it in my heart to deny him.
And they do say he will for he love
I to linger by my side, to pluck the choices
flowers for me /; to sing to me the sweetes
i songs, and talk so much like 8 LOVER !
j SO they say--but of course | don't know
Still | wonder and wonder when it wi
be! But | suppose he will come, and as
dear Papa for his %"Inez," and he, dear goo
: soul, will say "yes,"-and we'll have anotf
Il er gay wedding at the old homestead
y reckon.
: STILL l wonder and wonder WHEN!
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1857-11-11

BAD HEADs.-One of the transparencies
carried by two Of the CREEK brothers on the
night of the late torch-light procession, was a
large barrel brilliantly Illuminated. One
head was burst open, as if some valiant Son
of Temperance had thrust his fist through ii,
and it bore this inscription in large capitals;
HEADs!' 1t was true as true can be; all
regular topers-walking, bloated whiskey
barrels, have bad heads indeed-bad heads
for making Roadway in the world, bad heads
for moral and religious appreciation and bad
| heads to acheI X
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1857-11-11

DR.. Hall, in his journal of Health" says:
"We believe a man feels as happy after a
plain dinner as after a luxurious one certain
are we that he sleeps ~sounder that night, and
feels the better for it all the next day all the
advantage to the LUXURIOUS liver is the tram
sient passage down the throat" For the
pleasure of this 'transsnt passage down the
throat how many men are there in the world
now who by drink alone have sent all their
possessions down sthe gullet 2" They have
paid for runs 'transient passage SO MANY
times that they are hopeless bankrupts.-
Bankrupts in purse-bankrupts in character
--bankrupts in sonli
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1857-11-11

~ The Greensboro Patriot and Flag
pays the following handsome compliment to
our paper, and regards it as a Literary, as
well as Temperance Journal:
"THE SPIRIT OF THE AGE."-This able
Temperance and Literary Journal comes to
us this week, in a new dress, clean and neat
as a new pin" This paper, we hesitate not
to say, is conducted with as much taste and
ability as any paper in the State, and richly
deserves the extensive patronage we are plea
sed to know it receives. Published at Raj
eigh, by A. M. German, at $3.50 in advance;
or to clubs of five and upwards, 81 90.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1857-11-11

DEATH OF DIR. CHARLES CHALMERs.-We
regret to learn this morning, that DIR. Charles
Chalmers died at his residence at Carbonton,
Moore county, on Friday evening last. He
was one of the most intelligent and estimable
citizens of the State, who might at any time
have filled any station in the gift of his fellow
citizens but the only instance in which he
ever consented to emerge from the private
life which was congenial to his feelings was
as a member of the State Convention to re-
wise the Constitution in 1885. His death is
a public loss.-Fdy. Obs.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1857-11-11

DARK DoDGING.-EverybOdy has heard of
dark lodging but if any one does not fully
understand the meaning Of the phras Sc, let
him sit down for a half hour and watch a We
ry sleepy and a very black negro-nOdding!
He will go away from the exhibition with his
ideas enlarged and possessed of the practical
workings of a dark dodger, and, also, the
meaning of the phrase, to vita. nodding
negro.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1857-11-11

CORRECTION learn by a note from the
Secretary of the Executive Committee of the
State Agricultural Society, that an error ex-
lists in the list of Premiums at our late State
Fair, as published by us. The first premium
of sa5 for the best quick draught stallion
over 4 years old, was awarded to g Morgan
Rather" owned by DIR. R. K. Speed and j.
NJ. Hinton, of Pasquotank; instead of as
stated in the list as published,