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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1857-12-23
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For the Spirit of the age.
THE pRUNKARD's PROGRESS.
NJ WIN. E. WYcHE.

1nE
BY WIN. E. wYcHE.
TIL wander on with ~tentless heed
How peyer.balting moments speed,
Tu fate shall snap the brittle thread
Then, all unknown
I'll lay me with the inglOrious dead
Forgot and gone
BURNS.
When FIRST I touched the social glass,
How gayly did the moments pass;
And merrily we filled again,
U%nmindful, all,
How fast we riyeted the chain,
That brought our fall
Friends, gath'ring round with joyous glee,
BAdo sober thoughts and business flee:
Carousing sports, and reckless hours,
Though spent in fun,
Consuming most our vital powers,
To ruin run
Health. wealth and friends together fed ;
Lnft empty purse, and aching head:
kes--se, now, formidable foe,
.aonoo- Found ms at last /;
con 49, the deepest woe,
bound me fast
Then Hydra-headed monsters came,
With spectres dire, and uncouth frame;
And, countless demons in their train,
With teeming fright,
Drove furiously through my heated brain
A horrid sight!
I'll drink along with listless heed,
While life-destroying poisons speed,
With wine, to break the brittle thread
When, all undOne,
. III lay me with the drunken dead
Untimely gone
Enho Forest, Dec. 9th, 1857.
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TRY THE PIANO FIRST!
PAY FOR IT AFTERWARDS

-
MO one can object to the above. as it affords to
in the purchaser opportunity of deciding for
himself in place of depending upon the statements
OF the seller, for whilst we can truly say that we
would not knowingly make any misrepresenta.
tons respecting the quality of our Pianos, yet, in
view of the fact, that every dealer is an ~interes-
ted party, nothing that he can say viii have the
same effect that actual trial of the instrument
would do. E. p. NASH,
Book and Piano Seller, Petersburg, Va.
Petersburg, Va, Oct. 3, 1857. lift. O.
WATsoN'S IMPROVED TWELVE DOL
w LAR SEWING MACHINE-J0HN H..
DAVIS, of Halifax, Sole Purchaser and Proprie-
tor for the State of North Carolina.
The citizens of Raleigh, and the neighboring
country, are respectfully invited to call at our
Rooms, Mr.o P. COPELAND'S DAGUERREAN
ROOMS, over the Post-OHiee, to witness the OPP
GRAFTON of Is
WATsON'S CELEBRATED TWELVE DOLLAR
FAMILY SEWING MACHINE,
which will be on exhibition, at the above place,
a~fording a fine opportunity for all the citizens to
see it, and test its particular worth for family use,
This Machine is admirably adapted to all kind:
of Family Sewing it is simple in its c~onstruc.
ton, easily operated, not liable to get out of or
der, and will do as much work in a single day al
the most expert seamstress can do in ten, with he
needle, and is sold for the low price of
: TWELVE DOLLARS,
with Foot Power and Fixture complete, $22 90
Any one who, upon seeing it operate, shout
wish to procure a Machine, may leave their ordel
with the assurance of receiving, in a few day
: one equal in every respect to the sample on exh
bition. I. B. POISAL, Agent.
, Raleigh, Sept. s, 1857. 38 2
r Ny- State and County Rights for sale by a
plying to us in person or by letter.
IT m- TAKE NOTICE.-On and after the
October, the Machines complete will be sold
= $25. Now is the time to send in your orders.
4 Persons are warned from purchasing the Machi1
! outside of this State. Those using our Machi1
!" which they have bought out Of the State will
le ealt according to law.
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North Carolina Book & Stati'A"S
STORE,

WHOLESALE ANDfREil.4fnIiri =
HENRY D. TURNER wo1ld rel of the sur
Il form thecitizens of Ralsigb, largest and be-
rounding country, that he has the offered for sails
stock of Books and StationaHe
in the city of Raleigh. taste of every COM
Believing that the want ard snt similar TO those
munity required one estabhsIn cities. where Anil
found in the large Northern Gls'e can I be nbta d ;
the subscriber has Seen York and Boston. to
visit to PHILADELPHIA, n .ai npblishers. and attbe
purchase from the princlPn, stock Of SeIoaI
g Ga 9sss.dical, Theological, Religious and
Sta ssh T9OKS, which will, upon exami
MlscellaneouS IN aps T. be fOua1i- che Soeeh-
nation, compafe sslt IN
ern or Nortbeer IForeign and American Stationary
My stock Of - complete. 1t has been selected
with great school and Counting room.
ed Tor tnsE has been bought upon the best terms
My stocn norton for cash, which will enable me
and . laIsV Goods at prices far below former rates.
to sell ny rs in adjacent towns and country Mer-
Books:;,T sd greatly to their advantage to ex'
chants W. sock before going North.
amln1 10y Schools and Teachers will be supplied
az noiaI arrangements with the principa
by sRR tv / shall receive their new Books al
houses uss ;. issued from the Press, and will supply
they are n Of their publications at their prices.
any o.n s from the country viii meet with promP
oru i:an. directed to u. D. TURNER,
at1e a ! N. c., Jan. 81. FL
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1857-12-23
VALUABLE BOOKS.

DURTON'S Anatomy Of Melancholy, a new
ID edition, corrected and enriched by translations
numerous classical extracts, from the London edi-
ton, l vol. Syo.
Life of Martin Lather, the German Reformer,
in fifty pictures, from designs by KONG, to which
is added a sketch sf the rise and progress Of the
Reformation in Germany, 1 vol. royal 8yo.
Taylors Statistics of Coal, I'd edition, revised,
and illustrated by numerous colored maps and en-
bracing, from the best authorities, the respective
amounts of the production, consumption, and dis
tributien of the Coal producing countries On thu
American Continent, with 100 analyses oil miner
ais eombustible, together with statistics of Iron
Manufacture.
Gregg's Comnaerce of the Prairies, 2 vols. limo
maps and plates,
Hahn's Hebrew Bible, 9Th edition, improved,
with emendations by Lesser & Jaquet, / large
vol, 8vo, just published, half bound, red edges.
This work is pronounced, by Prof. M'Clintock
and others, asmore perfect, iaregard 70 the point
than the Leipsis or any other edition.
Walkers Manly Exercises, containing Rowing
Sailing, Riding, Driving and Fencing, anew edi
ton, from the last London edition, with over 10I
plates, 13mo.
The Koran, translated into English from III
Arabic, with Explanatory Notes taken from ID
most approved commentators, by George Sale,
vol. 8vo.
Mrs. s.. c. HalPs Sketches Of Irish Character
with upwards of 100 illustrations, 1 large Syo.
The Prose Works of John Milton, with a Biz
graphical Intro snetion by b. w. GrisWold, a ne
edition, 2 vols Svo.
The works Of Michael de Montague, compr
sing his Essays, Letters and Journey through It
ly and Germany, with notes from all the CONNER
~tators, Geographical and photographed Notice
de-, 1 vol. SVo. For sale by
Raleigh, April %, 1857. a.
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LAK6E Assortment of the latest STYLES,
JOS prices arranging from 81 SO to $25.
H. L.. EVANS.
nAielgh' cep- Z4th, 1897. 4O-5-
New Fall and Winter Goods for 1857.
AT ALEXANDER CREECRS
THNHE subscriber has received q superior stock
IL Of Rich and Fashionable FALL AND WIN
Z DRY GOODS,
THIRD Door FROM PULLEN & BELy1N's CORNER.
Fayetteville Street,
Where he would be pleased to see his friends and
customers, and public generally, and where they
will ind q large and attractive assortment Of
Goods, embracing almost every style of Ladies'
Dress Goods, Gentlemen's Goods, Boys and Ser
wants Wear, with prices to suit the times.
Those wishing to procure GREAT BARGAINS
should at fail to call and examine them. 900
pieces of the latest styles of Galicoes. 100 pieces
Fancy and Plain De Lains. Come and get some
thing nice, new, and cheap in a De Laia Dress
Valenciennes Plaid, and other styles Of Plaid
Geed for Ladies-the ha~ndsomest Goods out for
the price. Now is the time to buy Figured and
Solid colored French Merino, various colors /.
also, English MeriH0, q good sortment- yards
make a dress for Sl.30. Black ana Fancy Silks ;
white and eolored Leghorn Bornets; Silk, Satin
look at them) Cloaks aud Shawls, "a fine astort-
mentl Also, a good stock of Hats, Wool, Fur,
! Cashmere and MoleskiR; Beaver Hats and Caps ;
Boots and Shoes Winter Double Seled and other
makes Shoes, which viii be sold just as lew as any
House in this City Ready Made Clothing Hoa-
Wy Ganny Baggingand Rope at the lowest price.
have almost every thing usually kept in the Dry
Goods line.
Now Customer 40 not only say yoa believe yor
will call and see me, but say you TiH call, anG
come right along, and buy the articles you want
You ned not mind this new Store, and that elC
Store, pretending to sell cheap Goods; but com
and see mine, and you will be convinced who sell
cheap Goods. / will sell you Goods just as cbeaI
as you can buy them of any honest man who in
tends paying for his Goods in this City, County o
State. Call and examine my Stock, and if tn
styles, prices, and quality do not suit you, pas
them. You will find me always at my post, read
and willing to serve my Customers, and to Civ
them the worth of their money.
return my thanks for the libe7al patronag
hitherto bestowed, and hope to merit a eontinuanc
of the same. ALEXANDER CREECH.
Raleigh, Sept. 90, 1851. 6-49-6t.
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SWANS JUSTICE-REVISED.
fEVHE NORTH CAROLINA MAGISTRATE, A
IL practical guide TO the Laws Of the State, and
the decisions of the Supreme Court, defining the
duties and jurisdiction Of Justices of the Peace
under the revised code of 1876, together with
full instructions and numerous forms and prece-
dents, By EDWARD CANTWELL, ESQ, Ii. B.
Counsellor at Law, One vel. Syo., containing
1early 600 pages, handsomely printed on GOOD
paper, and wen bound, in Law binding. Price s:
so. Postage IS cents. Published and fer sale b,
81. d. TURNER,
At the North Caroline Bookstore
Raleigh. NC, September, 1857.
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BUFFALO MALE AND FEMALE
SCHOOL.

Fl exercises Of the Institution will be re
sumed on Tuesday, 9th of January next.
The attention of parents and guardians is re
spectfully solicited 20 this school, as it is the ain
of the teachers to afford the best facilities to those
pupils intrusted to their care for the attainment Of
a complete and thorough school education, as well
as general Improvement.
Ample provision has been made for the accom-
modation of at least fifty students within one and
a half miles of the school rooms.
Six or eight young ladies can obtain board in
the family Of the Principals.
TUITION PER SESSION CT FIVE MONTHS, VIE:
English, according to advancement, /. so 10 $ l 9S
Latin, Greek and higher mathematics slow
ExrRAtx FEMALE DEpARrnBSr.
Music on Piano, with use of instrument SzS : oS
French, rawln Painting & needleFOrk' eA0n -
Students will be charged from the time OF en-
tering.
p MRS soI ! 3nEaaaEE;rrnr. Principals.
Buffalo, Moore co. ID
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miscellaneous.
GIFTsi GIFTS II GIFTsi!!
A Prize to every Purchaser.

A 7 the Quaker City Publishing House of DU-
"A ANE RULISON, Philadelphia. By buying
a.book for 81, or more, you are at once presented
with q prize, worth from rs cents to 800, con-
sisting of Fine Gold Jewelry, Watches, &c. AL
orders by mail win be promptly filed, and the
prize or prizes will accompany the books. Our
list contains all pf the most popular books of the
day, and will be sold at the usual retail prices,
many of them for less. Persons wishing any
particular book can order at once, and it will be
forwarded with a gift. A catalogue giving full
information, with a list Of books and gifts, will be
sent postpaid, by addressing
DUANE RULISON,
No. 50 S. Third Street t, Phila.
E- Agents wanted. 2A3mp
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PRESS AND TYPE FOR SALE.

A Ii the materials for a large Newspaper and
N Job Printing establishment are offered for
sale, AT VERY Low PRICES. The Press and most of
the Type are nearly new, and will be sold at a
bargain. If two or more persons wish to purch-
ase separate portions of the material, they can be
accommodated.
For further particulars, reference is made to the
Editor of the Spirit of the Age, whom the Adver-
User has authorised to dispose Of the Fixtures.
Raleigh, March 9, 1857. 2S-tf
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FOR ONLY 81.

ON the receipt of ST, will be mailed to any per-
~ son a recipe of a remedy for Horses, while
suffering with Bolts or Grubs, which was never
known to fail to give ease in their greatest agony,
If given in time. Many valuable horses have been
saved from an untimely death by this remedy, and
IF given as advised, and it fails, the money will be
refunded. No person who has a horse should be
without this recipe. Other remedies will be added,
which will be conducive to health and thrift, and a
great preventive of d~istemper, which horses are
subject to. Address R. M. BROWN, the P. M. of
New Hill P. o., Wake county, N. @.
sMarch 2, 1857. 51-3m
NJ
Read ! Read the following:
We the undersigned have used and known used,
the Receipt advertised by Robt. NJ. Brown. ESQ.
for the cure of Bots or Grubs in horses, and con-
slider it the best remedy known, for that disease.
Indeed, we have nev er known it fail giving relief
in the very first insta nee, even when horses were
suffering the severest agony. And the remedy is
quick and effectual. For the benefit of every
body, and especially for the benefit of that noble
animal-the Horse-wer ecommend all to procure
this valuable Receipt. We have known Mr.. r
M. Browns remedy to be used in hundreds of in.
stances, and never without effect. In some cases
: it has accomplished astonishing cures
j. l.. BENNETT, T. B. HOLLEMAN,
P. R. JONES, JOHN BENNETT.
S EDWIN HOLLEMAN.
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GREENVILLE FEMALE INSTITUTE
AND
Male "A eademY.

THESE Schools are located in a pleasant
village, in the Southeastern portion of Patrick
county, Va. The locality is remarkable for its
healthy, invigorating climate, and beautiful noun
tain scenery. The citizens in and around the vii
lage are intelligent, moral and enterprising.
The two Schools being at a distance from each
other, will be kept entirely distinct.
The course of studyin the Female Departme Mt
is divided into Preparatory and Academic; the
last embracing four years. Every branch of fe-
male education will be taught in the best style.
MALE ACADEMY.-The course is so arranged as
to enable boys to prepare for the college, or the
business of life.
The present term will end the 18th December
the next will commence the I'd of February, 1853,
and continue twenty-five weeks. After the pres
emit scholastic year, the Schools will invariably
open the first Tuesday in September, and ~continu1
forty four weeks. bach year will be divided int
two terms of twenty-five weeks each.
There will be a public examination at the clos
of each term.
The Schools are accessible by stage from Dan
willie Graensborouoh. &c.
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OXFORD FEMALE COLLEGE.
JONESVILLE
Male and Female Academies,

Male anu FGnldle Academies.
Rev. W. L. VAN EATON, A. M. Principal.
Prof. LEWIS j. CHIEFLY, A. b.
Miss A. D. LoTRIDGE,
In charge of the Female Department.
Miss P. HI. HAMMOND,
In charge of the Musical Department.
Miss FANNIE JASPER,
In charge of Drawing and Painting in Oil colors.
I'M the 18th of last July, we opened our twenty
" sixth Sc ion, under the most f~attering pros
poets we have ever witnessed. And we now have
more students than we have ever had so early in
the Session. And in view of the increased pros
perity of our Schools, the services of Prof. L.. j.
Cheely has been secured, a thorough graduate Of
Emory and Henry College, Va.
We are now fully prepared to advance student;
to the higher classes in any College or University
and we hope these increased facilities will give u
an increase of patronage.
Board, exclusive of lights, per session of
five months, $50 o.
Tuition yariesNaRs soto ID
French and Drawing, each, 10
Painting in Oil %coIors, TO o.
Music on the Piano, 90 o.
For further particulars address the Principe
and Catalogues will be sent.
J~onesville, Yadkin co., Aug. 36-1-to$s
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FALL o FOR 1857.

II UST RECEIVED a large assortment of Fancy
u and Staple dry goods, hats, boots, shoes, dc,
which will be sold on as good terms as CO De
afforded in this market. The subscriber thitksH
is unnecessary to Make any great promise ABOUT
what he can do in the way of selling gYf cneaP,
every man of comm3n sense knowSEy
bound to make some profit. Hine,
and you win find good goods, III. FyaSNs
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PARL0R AND CHURCH ORGANS.
PIANOS s. MELODEONS

TIME subscriber furnishes lower than they can
be procured of any dealer in America, The
celebrated Alexandra Church and Parlor Organs.
Princes, Manning's, Mason 4 Hamlins, do. and
all other American make of Harmoniums and Me-
lodeons. Chickering's, Nunn's & Clark's; Gilberts,
B~oardman Il Gray's; Worcester's, Stoddarts, Gates,
and all other prominent manufacturers make of
Pianos. Harps, Guitars, Victims, Stools, Covers,
Instruction books, and Music at Wholesale or Re-
tail. Churches, Schools, and Ministers supplied
at a large discount Every instrument guaran-
teed. Circulars and Prices sent free.
Address J. M. EDNEY,
56 John Street,
New York.
Sept. 18th, 1857. 15-1y. eew
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CARPETS CARES.

Rich Brussels, all wool, Tur1E "SOi ana cotton,
and hemp carpetting, just - II a, teeu IN
want of this article will in elsewbere
II. L. EVANS
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I R INSURANCE.

MCGEE & w ILLIAMS A AGENTS
FOR RALEIGH, \. c.
GREENSBORO MUTUAL INSURANCE "
NJ Such has been the care and economy or
officers of this Company, that we are free r~r
debt have made no assessments, and ha'SSdss
on hand a large capital, viz in premium %
S457, O59 03 in cash $l3, 345 89-makDS aay
tai of $470,5 O4 90; to meet any losses, T%sying
accrue; we therefore have no hesitatl1%5 nppany in
to the public, that there is no safer : Risks in
the southern country. The most OF part of the
this Company being in the WestgGpch less.
Stat e, where the danger from hre'
OFFICERS:
JAMES SLOAN, Presidesident.
E. W OGBURN, Vice ffttorney.
C. P. MENDENHALLSd Treasurer.
PETER ADAMS, Sec"
W. J. Mcconnell Eusesdr'
7 M Garrett. ~husiness connected with
this Office. should be 25 aqIR ADAMS, Secretary.
July Il, 1857. ST
Greensboro GS'ARoLINA MUTUAL IN
NORTH RRANE COMPANY.
SUp.NN1AL MEETING OF THE
T THE lima Mutual Insurance Compa-
~ North CI4Eh inst, the following persons
nv. held on ,tS1sslors and 0iieers Tor the ensuing
year; DIRECTORS.
d. Turner, Raleigh.
H~R. Williams, do
"a. Selby, do
ND. Hutchings, do
emp P. Battle, do
Jorge Little, do
lanes NJ. Towles, do
James E. Hoyt, Washington.
Alexander Mitchell, Newbern.
los. G. Wright, Wilmington.
John M. Jones, Edenton.
wv. w. Griffin, Elizabeth City,
F. F. Pagan, Plymouth.
]. w. Harrell, Murfreesboro'.
II. B. Williams, Charlotte.
George A. Smith, Milton.
O. T. Long, Hillsboro'.
Joseph White, Arson County.
Josh. Bener, Salem
A. T. Sunny, AshevillC,
OFFICERS OF THE COMPANY.
T. H. Selhy. President.
Henry D.. Turner, Vice do.
John Fl. Bryan, Attorney.
Hamden S. Smith, Secretary and Treasurer
Jno. R. Williams, Executive Committee
C. W. D. Hutchings,
This Company has been in successful operation
over 10 years, and continues to take risks upol
all classes of property in the State, Except Stear
Mills and Turpentine Distilleries,l upon favorabl
terms. Its Policies now cover property amount
ing to $8,S37.649, a large portion of which Isl
country risks, and its present capital is owe
Seven Hundred Thousand Dollars, in bonds prov
erly secured.
The average cost of Insurance upon the plan
this Company has been less than one third of on
per cent per annum, o. all grades Of property en-
braced in its operations.
An communication in reference to insuran,
sbonId be addressed to the Secretary, post paid.
HAMDEN Q. SMITH, Sec'y.
Jsauary, 74h 1857. 2s-G
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FORM ROCK.

.ayaENoRTH CAROLINA FORM BOOK
Containing all the most useful Ferns which
.ear in business transactions between man and
~ssn, as we'll as in official stations; together with
he Constitution of North Carolina, and of the
United States the act fixing the fees of Clerks,
I~sherifs, &C., calculated for the use of the citi-
Gems of N orth Carolina, and made conformablc ia
law. Complied by q member of the bar. Price
81. For sale by II. d. TURNER.
II. 7. will send tas above work by mail, pos.
tage free, upon the receipt of 81.
RALEIGH. 1857. 26=
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dflsnitaI.
AN

AN INFALLIBLE
CURE FOR THE PILES.
TT AVING been afflicted for 26 years with TINS
terrifying disease, and finding no relief We
finally discovered
VEGETABLE OINTMENT,
which we believe is unparalleled in its efficacy.
Having cured ourself and hundreds of others,
Certificates of which can be produced if necessary
We now offer this remedy to the public, as the most
efectual and speedy cure, ever discovered.
Price Two Dollars per Boz.
As there are many quack nostrums now in cir
c~ulation, we feel a delicacy in placing this Card
before the public but kaoWing its Curatire PoU-
era. we hesitate not in publishing it for the benefit
of those afflicted. The ingredients of this Oint-
ment are purely vegetable, and one Box, if used
according to directions, will effect a cure.
On the receipt ofTwo Dollars, this ointmentwiIl
be sent to persons anywhere free of postage.
Address BROWN & SAVAGE,
48-tf. Raleigh, N. 6.
Also for sale by PEscUD & GATLING.
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BOOTS ~ SHOES.

Ladies' Goat and eeo BOOtees,
Aaeies Goa Gn;t anu eysalking shoes,
Misses and chilfrsboots.
Mems water 10 do
NJ = & B. shoes. A large supply
Can ana COM .ole brogans for negroes. also q
Of me Dess de5SsVy bOotees for servants. Prices
ars ~ Sitere. II. L. EVANS.
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No. A wag passing through Main ST.,
Worcester, saw on a sign the following:
Turning of every description done here
Entering the shop, he enquired of the pro-
prietors if he could get a job done there.
Certainly was the reply, ANY kind of
turning done at the shortest notice. well,
them said the wag, turn me ten somersets
in about one minute
An English nobleman once sent his stu
pid son to Rowland Hill, in order that he
might be educated, accompanied by a note
in which the father said of his hopeful son:
q am confident he has talents, but they
are hidden under . napkin
The eccentric but shrewd divine kept
the youth q few weeks under his care, but
then sent him back to his father with
the following laconiO message:
Il have shaken the napkin at all corners
and there is nothing in it.
An Idea of Eternity. An orthodo.
u Yankee expressed himself as follows, con
corning Eternity why don't 20
know the meaning of that word. Nc
/ neither hardly. 1t is forever and evel
and five or six everlasings atop of that
You might place a row of figures from bel
r to sunset, and cipher them up, and itwoul
T not begin to tell how many ages long etc
J, nifty is. Why, my friends, after million
o and t~rillions Of years haye passed away
It the morning Of eternity, it would be
hundred thoua18d years before breakfa
: time