Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1858-02-03

HARRrsBURG. pa. Jan. 28th-Resolutions
were offered ii the Legislature instructing
the Senators from Pennsylvania to resist the
admission of Kansas. unless the Constitution
received the unqualified sanction of a MAORI
ity of the bona fde residents. Much confu-
sion ensued, when the resolution was referred
to a special committee.
ST. LOUIS, Jan. 27.-The Democrat has adj
vices that the people of Kansas have decided
not to memorable Congress for enabling them
to act, but viii pass one for themselves, and
frame a constitution like that of Topeka, and
submit it for the acceptance or rejection of
the people. Clarkson passed through Boom
vile yesterday, with the constitution and Of
fetal returns.
The New York Daily Times correspondent
anticipates the appointment of Mr.. VIM. f.
Richie to the Mission at Naples.
The RICHMOND ENoUIRER.-We learn, says
the Alexandria Gazette of Wednesday, that
Messrs. Nathaniel Tyler and o. Jennings
Wise have purchased an interest IN the Rich
mond Enquirer, and will in future be come
ted with the editorial department of that pa
per.
UTAH MATTERs.-The correspondent of the
New Orleans Picayune, abiding to the scar
city of salt in the army, says that he saw two
quarts of that eondiment sold for fifteen dol
lars. He also mentions a report that the Nor
mons had recently captured a Federal officer,
with a considerable amount OF money in his
possession. The officer in question came into
Salt Lake Valley from the California side, and
it was surmised in camp thatit must be Jack
Hays, who was recently appointed Surveyor
General of Utah Territory.
RED PErTIcoATs IN BosToN.-The new style
of ~petticoat of scarlet flannel, with narrow
stripes of red and black, has reached this CT
ty. A few days since many of the promena-
ders on Washington street, observed a lady
passing gayly along, holding her dress high
enough to partially disnlay one of the afore-
mentioned skirts, whic.l attracted general at
tention.-Bost0n Post.
The MoRMoNs FAVOR WAR.-One of the
New York dailies has advices from Salt Lake
to December 10. The Mormons are not
counting on an open fight, but intend to
adopt the guerrilla mode of warfare. The
crops of the lake country are abundant. Ev-
cry able bodied Mormon is expected to be
under arms in the Spring. Amajority of the
{ bigamists are in favor of war. 1t is said
5 there are many spies in the u. S. army.
q VALUABLE INvENTIoN.-They have a new
chimney in France, invented for the consump-
S ton of wood, instead of coal, by the Parisians.
1t consists of a mere pipe, into which the logs
a of wood are thrown, and beneath which the
fire is lighted. The continuance produces so
much heat that the apartment is thoroughly
warmed during the day, and at night the logs,
completely charred, but not consumed, are
t withdrawn in the state of charcoal, and will
sell for double the price of wood in its natu-
l. raj state. This chimney is the invention of a
d Monsieur Remand, and much is expected from
it on the score of economy. The same idea
is being applied to steam, using coal, which
d turns to coke, as it works without smoke or
It ashes ofany kind, by means of a revolving
\ cylinder beneath the furnace.
! Hon. II. WINTER DAvIs.-The selection of
! this gentleman to deliver the annual address
before the literary societies of the University
; of Virginia, seems to have displeased some OF
the members of the Jefferson Society of the
- institution. They have held a meeting and
:" adopted resolutions to the effect that whilst
they entertain the highest respect for Mr..
= Davis abilities, they do not think his politi
:, cal antecedents are such as to commend his
of appointment to their appreciation.
JOE SMIrH.-It is stated that a son of the
ne original Joe Smith, the prophet, founder o
the Mormons, now resides at Nauvoo. He il
to about "a years of age. A correspondent O
er the st Louis Republican is very positive tina
eel Joseph intends to assume the leadership o
he the church next spring, and, as a method O
Lct solving the Mormon problem, suggests tina
a our government should encourage the people
3es of Utah in acknowledging him, and thus rit
ed themselves of the traitorous Brigham.
III METHODIST IN M1ssoURI.-A late Wester
be paper states that the condition and prospect
of the Church in that section are better tina
ever before. Hundreds and thousands al
be being converted and added to her member
he ship. The work goes on in every place
There are no strifes and divisions among US
no 'vexed questions separating and dividin
Il. US. We have peace we have prosperity
III So may it continue to be in every place ar
=" all the time. Our mission is to the worl
and whenever we go, we go with the Gosp
ISL of peace and truth, of mercy and love"
go n. c. PREsBYTERIANIsM There are IL, 4
Jaw communicates in the Synod of North Car
!, is lima, nearly 1000 more than in South Carol
I'M ma and nearly 1000 more than in Virgini
The State is divided into 3 Presbyteries
sful Orange, Fayetteville and Concord. In t
me- first there are % ministers, 46 churches,
cul- $50 communicates. In the second, "a mi
Der listers, SO churches, 4,048 communicates.
ton In the last, 81 ministers IS churches, 6,5
ity, communicates.
at There are but two Presbyterian Church
gain in that part of North Carolina east of t
Iun- Wilmington and Weldon Railroad; abo
one-fourth of the State. The R0ssV Riy
or- Church in Cabarrus county has IT, larg,
inc membership in the Southern States, Vi
rs 573.