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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1858-08-04
NO. 40.

ritories veined with gold and silver ore
Rousing their little remaining strength, the
daring adventures toiled up the rough as
cent, as eager TO behold the promised sea
as were the Israelites of old to catch sight
of 1.-THE promised land" But Just before
they reached the highest point, their lead
er commanded halt, and they all paused
breathless, but reluctant Balboa had re-
solved to be the first to behold the Pacific,
and he proceeded alone to the summit
| do not think that this was noble act
but selfish one, quite unworthy a true
hero. Sure those brave followers, who
had shared with him all the perils and
hardships of the expedition, should have
had their full share in the first ioy of the
discovery. But he had it all to himself
the glorious sight of that vast placid ocean
those green and fowery shores-the
beauty, the grandeur, the mystery of a
new world-and it was more than he could
bear unmoved. He sank on his knees and
gave thanks to God. Then he called up
his followers, and they cut down large
tree and made of it great cross, which
they erected on the spot, in sign of con-
quests and civilization. They also carved
the names of King Ferdinand and Queen
Isabella upon several prominent trees
thus taking possession of the land.
They then descended to the sea-shore,
and Balboa having in one had his drawn
sword, and in the other the Spanish STAN
dard, stood in the rising tide and shouted
-"Long live the King and Queen of Cas-
tile" thus taking possession of the sea.
Perhaps they fingered ON that shore till
night, and saw the sun descend into that
calm transparent expanse of sea, turning
all the waves into vast sheen of gold, and
Sc ting all the western heavens aglow with
burning splendors, till they seemed like
the open gates of "the golden city," or the
mighty pavilions Of 'the King of Glory"
When the news of this discovery, of such
incalculable importance to the whole world,
reached Spain it caused great wonder, re-
joicing and triumph, and the name of Vasco
Nunez de Balboa was assisted with those
of Christopher Columbus and Americ us
Vespucius. Yet | am sorry to add, in
less than four years from the time of his
glorious discovery, he was accused of dis
loyalty, and put to death by the Spanish
governor of Darien.
So it little pro6ted the brave adventurer
that he had found mighty ocean, on
which European eyes had never before ga
zed and pointed the world to regions Of
exhautless riches. Yet let us hope thai
for him the waters of that other unknown
sea which lies between us and the true
promised land. was illuminated by 'Suu
of Righteousness" and that the gates o
the golden city of God were not closeC
against him.-Litne Pilgrim.
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5ElGrtiuug.
The American Flag.

Previous to the War of the Revolution
there was no necessity for an American
flag. In September, 1775. Washington
commissioned several vessels to cruise and
capture the enemy's transports. These
bore the Pine-tree fag," pine-tree on
white ground-which had been previous
ly used by the Massachusetts, colony.
A variety of flags were used by the
Continentals in the early months of the
Revolutionary struggle. At the taking Of
Fort Johnson, September 13, ITS, a pc
culiar flag was employed, which Holmes,
in his " Annals" refers to thus (" A flag
being thus thought necessary for the pur-
pose of signals, Colonel Moultrie, who was
requested by the Council of Safety to pro-
cure one, had long blue flag made, with
a crescent, in one corner, to be in uniform
with the troops. This was the first Amer
ican flag (adds Holmes) displayed in South
Carolina" The crescent, be it observed,
is an emblem of sovereignty. On the goth
ofOctober, in the same year, Colonel John
Reed wrote this order to Colone. Grover
and Stephen Maylond: Please to fix up
on some particular color for flag and
signal, by which our vessels may know one
another. What do you think Of flag
with a white ground-a tree in the middle
the motto, Appeal to to Heavenr This
is the flag of our floating batteries"
On the 1st of January, 1776, new flag
was seen at the redoubt on Mount Pisgah
near Boston. In the corner was the Gross
of England, thirteen stripes of white anc
red forming the body of the flag, represen
ting the thirteen colonies.
It seems the flag on that redoubt pre-
vious to this time had been red. for on tn,
18th day of January, 1919, the captain o
an English transport, then lying in tn,
port of Boston, wrote home to his owners
" | can see the rebels camp very plain
whose colors, little while ago, were en-
tirely red; but on receipt of the King
speech, (which they burnt) they hoiste
the Union Flag, which is here supposed t
intimate the union of the provinces Th
captain could not probably, discern tn
devices upon the flag, but he noticed tn
change of colors, from royal red to unio
| blue.
February 9th, 1879, Colonel Gadse
proposed the following design for nav
flag:
"A yellow field, with lively represe1
tation Of rattlesnake iu the middle, in tt
attitude of going to strike; the words III
derneath, "Don't tread on mer' Man
other designs for flags were proposed, an
several, as just observed, were in use.
It was not till June l4th, 1777, tn
Congress passed the resolution which ga,
to the infant nation national flag. Til
resolution was in the following words:
Resolved, that the flag of the thirse,
United States be thirteen stripes, alterna
red and white that the Union be til
teen stars, white, in a blue field. represel
= ing a ,ov constellation"
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This was, the flag of the latter triumphs
of the Revolution. 1t remained unaltered
till January 18th, 1894; when the admis-
sion of two new States added two stars to
the constellation" and two stripes to the
rainbow" This was the flag of 1872
the flag of Lake Erie, New Orleans, and
the Atlantic ocean.
Subsequently, the following resolutions
were adopted by Congress:
"That from and after the fourth day of
July next, the flag of the United States be
thirteen horizontal stripes, alternate red
and white that the union be twenty stars,
white, in blue field and that on the ad.
mission of new State in the Union, one
star be added to the union of the flag.
This change was suggested by the Hon
Peter III. Wendover, of New York. tt
utility is sufficiently obvious. The fas
which foated over the" Halls of the Mon
tezumas" had thirty stars in the union
The present flag has thirty-three.
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ing here. The cool shade of the oak-cov-
cred hill, so inviting to the weary travel
Ter, and the pure, cold water with which
your country abounds, are no where to be
found. | see many persons here, who,
amid all their wealth, are not happy. They
have mixed brandy and whiskey with the
water to make it more agreeable, till it has
transformed them into walking whiskey
kegs,
with naught Of life but the powerto breathe,
And all of death but the quiet of the grave"
How sad to think that there is no place
where the ravages of strong drink are not
seen and felt! 1t is but little more than
three hundred years sincethe monster first
planted his footsteps on American soil,
yet he has canvassed every part of it
filing our newspapers with the fearful re-
cords of his doings and the grave yards
with victims untimely slain. His armies
are counted by legions, and his fortifica-
tions are rs strong as pride of opinion, en-
Wy, avariee and all the depravcd passions
of the human heart can make them but
this should only stimulate good men and
women to labor more earnestly. The fruit
of your labors may not be Immediately
seen-yet truth is mighty and will pre-
vail" "Cast thy bread upon the waters
and thou shalt find it after many days"
The friends of humanity are joining the
Temperance army in every part Of the
country. The General Conference of the
Methodist Church, lately held at Nashville
passed strong resolutions in favor of the
temperance reformation-urging its min
listers and members to be more active in
the great work.
Let me entreat you, my brethren, to re
new your efforts. Throw your banner tc
the breeze and let your motto be, death
or victory" What tho your members
may be small compared with those of the
enemy Is the battle" always "to tht
strong and the race to the swift 2, Nay
verify. Victory loves to perch on tn,
banner of the brave and true!
l may never have the pleasure of meet
ing you again, and perchance this may b
my last letter-pcrmit me, then, in conclu
sion, to say to you in the language of on
of Americas noblest sons; Don't give II
the ship" Whatever else you do, "don'
give up the ship" The hopes of that lii
tie boy you so much love, are on tha
ship" The fortunes of that bright-eye
baby-girl, that fills SO large place in he
mothers heart are on that ship" It's
rich cargo; Don't give it up''
The men may become lukewarm an
one-by-one desert their posts, for they al
cold, calculating race at best; but tn
ladies of Smith Grove Division have enlis
ted for the war, and they will never descl
or fly. Wishing all happy evening,
bid you a heart-warm fond adieu p
ROBT. RAMBLE.
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For the Spirit Of the Age.


Mr.. EDIToR: Having seen no netice IN
your paper of the examination exercises OF
rLo NASHVILLE Female Seminary, and deem
ing it worthy, / concluded to write one,
but would much prefer leaving to some q one
more capable of doing it justice.
The exercises began on Monday The 2lst
of June, and continued two days. There
we're a large number present, which OF
course was very gratifying to the Trustees
and Teachers. All seemed highly pleas
ed with the progress and proficiency eyiIac-
ed by the pupils. The examination was
conducted in clear, plain manner-no
particular lessons being pecifeds but al
seemed familiar with the whole course OF
studies and answered readily all questions
proponnded to them. Asi always the
case, some eyinced much brighter intellects
than others, though all acquitted them
selves finely with much credit to themselves
and their faithful Teachers. Let those
who contend that the female mind is inca
pable of receiving that culture which will
enable her to comprehend the abstruse
sciences attained by the other sex. attend
these annual examinations, andsshe will
then receive the vindication which she SO
much needs.
On Monday night the Concert took
place, and the performances were inter
spersed with original ESSAYS which were well
written and UeH read. The performances
on the Piano were we'll executed and gave
!! general satisfaction. The Colloquies and
Dialogues were both entertaining and
amusing.
The literary address was delivered on
Thursday afternoon, by DIR. Deems.
shall not attempt to give. an outline of this
excellent address. Itis sufficient for me tc
say, that it was marked with, the speaker;
usual beauty of style, brilliancy of thought
and wholesomeness of counsel, and was lis
tened to with intense interest by the as
sembly, many Of whom were content tt
hear through the windows. This address
should be published SO as to be read by
) all parents and teachers, and | have nj
; doubt but that great good would resul
: from it.
The Teachers in this Seminary certain
! ly possess the happy faculty of impartins
instruction, for the progress Of the pupil
f bear testimony to the fact that they hav
/, faithfully discharged their duties. Th
2 situation of this Seminary is an admirabI
/; one, being in high and healthy section c
! country. The Methodists should rally t
: the support Of it, for it will reflect homo
, on the denomination. and is every wa,
worthy, not only of their patronage, but {
t the friends Of education generally.
}, L. A. NJ.
i July, 1858.
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Cabarrus County.

''In North Carolina" says the n. 0.
Delta, in an article about American names.
derived from the Old World, "thcre is A
county called Cabarrus. The history Of
the Lame and of its naturalization in North
Carolina is curious and interesting. The
family Of Cabarrus is an Aquitanian house
of great antiquity. BY It's own account it
is the oldest family in Europe. Caesar, in
his commentaries, when relating his cam
paigns in Southern Gaul, mentions one of
his lieutenants, by name Cabarrus. From
him the Aquitanian family claims descent.
Since that time the page of history has
not, until a comparatively recent period.
been adorned with the name. The clories
and the genius of the house slumbered for
eighteen hundred years, till they were re-
vived in the person of one of the most fa-
nous and most beautiful women of the
last century.
Mademoiselle Cabarrus became the eel
ebrated Madame Tallicn-a woman re-
markabe for her personal attractions, her
brilliant intellect, and the conspicuous part
which she played in the bloody drama of
the fall of Robespierre. Mr.. Cabarrus, her
brother, went to Spain, and found employ
ment under the Government of that coun-
try. lie obtained the confidence of the
Ministry and was entrusted with various
important missions and offices. When the
American Revolution broke out, Cabarrus
was employed to take cargo of arms and
ammunition to the struggling coIonists.-
He landed in Wilmington, North Carolina,
and after discharging the duty imposed on
him, concluded to remain in America. He
engaged in business in North Carolina, and
made a large fortune and was at one
time Speaker of the House of Commons of
that State. 1t is from him that Cabarrus
County takes its name.
When Cabarrus died in North Carolina,
he left an immense fortune, which, we be-
lieve, reverted to the heirs of his sister,
Madame TalIien.
The name of the Cabarrus here referred
to was Stephen. He lived in Chowan
| County, at or near Edenton.
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For the Spirit of the Age
Examination of Hooker Female Insti-
tute and Male Academy.

Mr.. EDITOR The examining exercises
of the Hookerton Female Institute and
Male Academy commenced on Monday
morning the 18th inst, continuing until
Tuesday noon. Tuesday evening the SER
mon was delivered by Rev. DR.. Hughart,
of Wilson. Tert: "The fear of the Lord
is the beginning of wisdom"-Prov. tx. TO-,
which was sublime and eloquent on that
very interesting occasion. Wednesday
morning 10 o'clock, declamations and com
positions by the young men Of the Male
Academy; exercises interspersed with mu-
sic by the young ladies. Wednesday even
ing O'clock, speeches were delivered 5y
Messrs. Quincy Jackson, and J. T. Albrit-
ton, Principal of Male Academy, and Rev
DR.. Hughart. The two last urged the inn
portancc of purchasing set of Philosophi
cal Apparatus for the schools after which
a collection was taken up by some of The
young ladies, and, of course the apparatus
will be had.
At night was the concert by the young
ladies Of the Institute. Dialogues wer
acted by some of the young ladies SOM
read compositions. Miss Elizabeth Patricl
read the Valedictory. Exercises then close,
and we are happy to say that we neve
witnessed more beautiful display of a
early education. All young people VIII
wish to eet good English education wi
owellto patronize the Hookcrton Schools
| can say with every degree of safet
that Mr. j. T. Albritton understands tn
art of teaching, of cultivating the youn
mind. He is skilled in a particular, an
very important part of that art too, whic
but few know, and that is to bend their il
clination to love the school room, aud
learn with a glad and merry heart. Ii
next session will open on lst Scptembe
The board of Trustees have procured tt
services of the Misses Wetherbee's for al
other year; Miss Adelaide Wetherbee
principal, Miss Adeline Wetherbee asst
tant They have discharged their duty tru
and faithfully this year, and we have l
/ doubt they will do it again.
The next session of the Female 1nstitu
! Of Hookerton, N. c., will open on lst @
tober.
/, Fery-kiadly and respectfully,
! CALVIN cox, G. L.
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WESLEYAN FEMALE CoLLEGE.-A
Murfreesboro' correspondent of the Peters
burg Express, thus speaks Of the recent
Commencement at the Wesleyan Female
College:
Having attended the Commencement
Exercises of the " Wesleyan Female Col
lege" all the time, with many other indi-
viduals, I can with pleasure inform yoa
that the examination, from the preparatory
department to the Graduating Glass, gave
full satisfaction to the patrons and friends
of this Institution. On Sunday the 18th
the Rev James A. Duncan, delivered in
the Methodist Church an appropriate SER
mon, in pure English, and in the most
chaste and beautiful language to the grad
uatlug Glass attended By large cougre-
CATION. Text-Many daugh'ers have dono
girtuously, but thou exc c,llsstthem ALL
Prov. 3I--29.
To day wa. N. 81. Smith ofthis place,
delivered the 9: LiserarY Adde'S to the
young ladies' of the College, WHOM was
truly eloqusnt and eptertaining-%just what
rexpsctsd 70 bear from ttat ge,tleman.
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For the Shirt Of the Age.

It is evident that intcnperance is pro-
dnctiye Of much evil; so, temperanc" EN-
braced and maintained results in equally
much good, not only as a restorative but
preventative. Then why not all good peo-
ple ioin the temperance cause 2 lfnot ac-
tnaliy sign the pledge, embrace the princi.
n :. as the ono produces evil and the 9TH
er rood choosing the good and refusing
ths evil The temperance cause Is one 0
the hest Of causes. 1t is not only consls
te1t with right reason, but with tfe Chris
tia1 religion, as God hath said no drunk
ard shall inherit the kingdom of heaven
Tharo is no need OF labor to convince tn
world Of mankind, that drinking arden
spirits tends to destructive results, presen
and eternal. But to prevail on all me
uot to drisk, Q'h;lo sober men mako an
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For the Spirit of the Age.
Free Schools.

Free Schools.
AS the usual time for opening our free
schools is now at hand, beg permission to
say a few words through the columns of
the Age, in regard to employing teachers.
1t is evidently certain that the common
schools of North Carolina are not appre-
ciated SO highly as they should be, or as
their Importance demands; and conse-
quently fail in accomplishing what is anti
cipated.
Some think any body can teach free
school, and thus it often happens that very
ignoramuses, disciples of the old school,"
broken down farmers, occasional drunkards
and unsuccessful gamblers, get certificates,
and through negligence in attending the
school elections, committees are some
times elected, who, blinded by ignorance
and prejudice, and allured by cheapness,
will employ any passing knave who will
pander to their peculiar notions and pre-
ludices.
This notion that any body can teach a
free school, has direct tendency to de-
grade the character of our schools, and
drive from the profession all competent
teachers who will seek employment in
higher schools or other fields of action
Giving child its first lesson, we conceive
| involves duty as important and response
ble as giving its last one. As the first les
son is to lay foundation, and give that
direction to life and character which is to
guidei through all coming time, we dothink
it is as essentially necessary to employ
good teachers in our common schools as
in our Colleges. Hence, the necessity Of
felevating the character of our schools. To
effect this, employ those only who are full
ly competent. If there be a scarcity o.
good teachers, let your schools commence
j earlier, as many as can obtain teachers, and
when these funds are consumed let othcl
schools open with the same teachers. Thi
will stimulate all who aspire to be teachers
to capacitate themselves. The teacher viii
then be paid for his toll. His labors vii
be appreciated. His profession will be Ell
evatcd He will make it his business AM
| stick to it. Then will our free schools in
deed become the pride and glory of Nortl
Carolina. RANDOLPH.
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Published By request Of Smith Grove Disision.l
AUSTIN, Texas, July lst 1858.


Bros. and Sisters of Smith Groue D;-
uision A few days since wrote you,
from the green banks of the Suwanee Riv-
er; | now write from the broad valley of
the Colorado. This is indeed, beautiful
country You have, doubtless. heard
much fits fertile soil and dhealthful climate,
but, could you awake one of these bright
mornings and find yourselves in the centre
of Colorado "plantation," you would ex-
claim in the language OF Shebas fair queen,
that ''the half had not been told you."-
The tall corn waves in dark luxuriance over
almost illinitable fields, and the Cotton
King reigns in snowy splendor-his white
robe hanging loosely about him, as if un-
conscious of the fact that earth's teerning
millions are ruled by his magic seeptre.-
Nature seems to lavish her stores of wealth
on this favored region. YET, many. of tht
j,uxuries Of the cd North State arc want
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July, 1858.
, 1858-08-20
Pocket Book Lost!

TTHE UNDERSIGNED LOST HIS POCKET BOOK
i on the Goth ult, somewhere on Chambers' Prairie.
II contained several notes Of hand and all persons
are hereby cautioned against purchasing any note Of
hand which was drawn in my favor, as there are no
notes In existence which have been assigned by me.
Any person finding said pocket book will he suitably
rewarded by returning it to the undersigned leay
ing il with Mr. VIM. Rutedge in Olympia.
DAVID J. CHAMBERS.
Chambers Prairie Thurston Co., Aug. 8, ls5s.-3t37
, 1858-08-20
MARINE HOSPITAL.

PORT TOWNSEND, JUNE 22D, 1858:
DR P. NJ. O'BRIEN, late Resident Physician and
IL Surgeon Of the County Hospital San Francisco,
aud Of the Hospital Of the Sisters Of Mercy is in
charge of the Marine Hospital, Port Townsend.
DR.. OBRlEN is also prepared 70 receive private pa
tients. He hatters himself with the hope that an ex-
perence of l6 years to the practice Of his profession,
both private and Hospital together which thorough
MedicO-C Cirurgcal education. evidenced BY the
proper guarantee Of a Diploma to that effect will OBJ
tain for him the confidence Of tfe citizens on Puget
Sound.
LETTERS addressed-P. NJ. O'BRfEN, NJ. D., Port
Townsend, will be duly acknowledged.
June 22d, 1858. nSl-u
, 1858-08-20

TTAVTN0 dl11o111 q ny I1IIT1 Interest D de
III q NoNFnnEiL SALOON % IL former proprietor,
I hereby Wish % inform my lnuumcIahlo dcblou
and friends . that having once proved % lhom a
friend IN need'' q friend indeod,l lt times uhento
be 70 come up 10 the acnac reluctantly ohiFng
me 10 book their accounts, that now = thc actopla-
be time 10 male demonstration 81 their gratitude.
For this purpose would nov gently loo thd memory
favor that an indebted b me attend promptly 10 tbs
natter for a. an about 70 leave ne country thcse
acoounts MIST bo closed.
Olympia. JaIy 81. IssI. Ia-l9lL !.
, 1858-08-20
Dalv,s Aromatic Valley Whisky

put up in containing One Dozen Bottles each
For sale by all the principal Liquor Houses in San
Francisco 3mZ5
, 1858-08-20
OLYMPIA BAKERY.

7NHE Undersigned. having discontinued one Of the
j two branches Of business in which they we're
heretofore engaged, are now devoting their enrf at
tention to the BAKERY department, They now de-
sign 70 keep constantly on band ,gifps
PIES, CAKES, CRACKERS, BREAD, HARD
BREAD, PlL0TBREAD, ETC.artff3
Which will be supplied 70 Hotels, Families, and stea
mers on the most reasonable terms. I'll. s..q
Private and Wedding Parties furnished with any
thing necessary on such occasions, at short notice.
I9MRR@RI0S113EB3 By
Kept constantly on hand.
choice lot of -s.i-t
@EaOlI lIDRgGG'S TOWSs
suitable for holiday presents for sale cheap Can and
''' MITCHELL 4 sTgwART.,
Olympia. Dec. l7th, is57-yly. yilals..
, 1858-08-20

New YORK, April 10, 1853.
have analysed a sample Of " DALYS ARO-
MATTC WILEY WHISKY" and find It TO be
pure article, Of fine favor and without any delete
rious admixture.
, 1858-08-20
Boarding House ,

where all will be RECALLED with the best produced in the
country.
The proprietors will endeavor to render all com
Portable who may favor them with their custom.
May Is, 1858. 25tf