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Freeman's champion., 1858-08-12

uEyT The weather. Is exyruciatingly
hot now.a.Jays. The thermometer
must indicate mercury to be dwelling
y IIc must n DC active, ana posAossedof at Y
Freeman's champion., 1858-08-12

EErA scoundrel, by the name Of
Christopher Guthrie, was arrested last
weol; in Kansas City for an attempt
at rape upon the person of q ayohng
girl. lle enticed herinto a carriage
in company with a prostitute, who
afterwards left in order to give him
an opportunity to accomplish his vii
lainy. The girl escaped, and gave
information which led to his arrest
Preliminary examination was held
Which resulted in biuding him over
in tho sum Of ten thousand dollars,
to appearat the next term of the cir
cult Court. In default of giving
bail he was committed to jail.
Freeman's champion., 1858-08-12

EV-tho burnt district 10 Leaven-
worth is fast being Iuilt up again.
Six large and conmodious houses
are now in process Of erection, and
arrangements are fast being made to-
build upon every lot visited BY the
FIRE. plnp 3a w.
Freeman's champion., 1858-08-12

TIME next meeting of the Club will be
Il held at the M. n. Church on Saturday
evening, 2lSt inst, at early candle light
With. LA.WRENC CE, Esq,
OF Franklin county, will be present and
address the Club on timely topics. Let
there be good attendance on this occa-
sion. 0J-The Ladies are especially invited
to attend. VIM. GRAHAM, Prest.
JNo. II. WMpoN, Soc'y.
Freeman's champion., 1858-08-12
I, LIBERTY OR DEATH"
Prairie City Republican Club.

PRAIRIE CITY, X, T, AUG. l2, 1858.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1858-01-06
a Great Lie Exnnsad

a snort time since, a paragraph went the
rounds of many papers, of a very astonisb-
ing Judgment visited upon an individual for
gross blasphemy- The story was to the ef
1ecf' that a man in Pennsylvania, near Eas-
ton' had INDUCED in som shockingIy profane
language, and that soon after he took = seat
IN a chair and that he had been immoyable
since, that blood ran out from the chair posts.
&c. 1t was rather too GuIiyerish for rs to
copy, but one of our subscribers seeing it
somewhere else, wrote to make inquiry as to
the truthtulness of the story, &c. He has
forwarded us a reply from ''Wm. NutchIer,
Dep Sheriff of Northampton. Pa" in which
1t IS stated there is no foundation here for
any such story, nor are the people in this re-
glon superstitious enough to believe such
We give the above at the request Of our
Correspondent, remarking at the same time.
however, that so silly and ridiculous a story
Is hardly worth contradicting. The living
rather overshot the mark by ma
KING his story rather too marvellous.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1858-01-06
Thanks ! Thanks ! ThanksI

1t will be seen by q glance at our list of
Receipts, that our friends did not forget as
during the Christmas holidays, but have been
pouring in subscribers upon us by the whole
sale. We wish we could express, in some
faint degree, our heartfelt gratitude for the
kind and feeling evidences of esteem and
confidence which these testimonials afford
warm, generous language which accom-
panied the ''proQt.pOsitire," from our noble
souled friends, quickened the pulsations of
the heart and sent a tear to the eye of the
humble, laborious Editor-inspiring him with
stronger purposes to labor on in the good
cause in which he is engaged.
We would like to individualize those Of our
friends who have so generously contributed
to swell our list but it might not be agree
able to them thus publicly to be named as
they have not done so to gain praise of men,
but with the hope Of doing good. They have
our hearts deepest gratitude. May the good
fortunes Of Providence ever be theirs, and
may their disinterested labors be crowned
with great benefit to their fellow-men.
"a We hope our friends every where
will still continue to remember us, by send
ing subscribers to the Age. We have room
for a thousand more.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1858-01-06
The Old and the New.

The OLD YEAR-1S57-is past and gone
forever What is written on its pages IS en-
stamped to all eternity, and win re-appear to
bless and beautify-or shame and condemn
every one of the myriads of human beings
whose actions nave contributed to FIJI its
ponderous volume Solemn thought And
how solieitous and importunate should all
men be, that the sins and follies there chron-
icled against them, should be cancelled and
forgiven by HIM, who alone has the power to
wTite our names IN that great volume Of eter-
nifty, whose records only can Withstand the
array which earths volume viii disclose a.
gainst them. &
To us, the year 1857 has been one of heavy
labor and incessant toll but we rejoice to
know that though our physical strength and
constitution have been sorely tYied, our labor
has not been spent for nought, nor our
strength in vain. We believe we have ae-
complished some good-that we have sown
the seeds of truth that will yet ~germinate
and produce abundant fruit for the good Of
our fellow men. To the past year we bic
rasAaieu as to an old friend who has stood BY
US in trial, in labor, in perplexity and embar
rassment but who has cheered US by th'
sunlight of his consfeSene or warned U
by thaEah3ALcIolds (which were sprea'
sky. May We eaI Muixs--h y,
oApei@poe' 'ne JOYS "A 45ae sorrows Of :,
Old year; and God grant " a more ~fortuna'
friend in
The NEw.-lt is ushered in with the brigh
est, most cheerful countenance. Not a spec
or dot obscures the calm ~cerulean blue. A
nature seems clad in joyous smiles to WI
come in the NEw YEAR o. may the ia
Of nature be as the harbinger of the nj
years history. May 1t be a year of peace,
JOY and happiness to the world. May t
dark spots of intemperance and sin be
longer seen in our moral heavens, but te
perance and righteousness over all prevail.
And now, kind readers "A happy, joyc
New Year to you all May c~ontentment a
prosperity be your lot through its seed-ti
and harvest-its winter and summer. NJ
the angel of disease and death be kept
away from your habitations and at its Gle
may every one who now reads this paragra
be enabled to look back upon a year bet
spent in acquiring good for themselves
doing good to others, than any that have I
; coded it. Blessings and long life to all.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1858-01-06

IS Notwithstanding we gave notice that
we should not publish the Age last week
several have applied for the paper Of that
cate. They will now understand why thew
nave not received it, for the very good reason
no paper wa. issued.
The Printers in our office took . wo0L,.
respite, but to the Editor it was one of worry
little recreation; for we availed ourself IF tho
opportunity to make out our Accounts apainst
our Advertising and job patrons, hoping thew
VIII promptly respond at this needy season
OF the year. Some of this class Of customers
are very prompt but there are others who
are very slow and remarkably neo,;cont
about d1ns- We hope they will not trest nc
SO this time. If you know YOU owe ne mon
ey Tor advertising OF job printing, lust forward
the cash, whether you have received orr 40
count or not. Should you send too much
we Will return the change; or if too little,
will credit the amount, and inform Won
as to how much is due. The recent of tho
amounts due US from these sources nm,
would enable US to meet several liabilities al
ways incumbent upon this season. We hone
none will neglect this call.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1858-01-06
For the Spirit of the Ace.

bRo. GoRaAN Very recently it was NV
gooo fortune to receive an invitation 70 v;C;t
the delightful little village of Thomasv;lla ON
ene n han Road. Having as my object an
eye 70 a location somewhere, l took the cars
at 1orkVllle, 5. G. and after a pleasant ride If
an hour and a halt, | found myself in Cbactor
ms is a very pretty place they saw in fne
weather but unfortunately it was mud and
slo ugh when | was there. fonnd tba+ a.
Charlotte andS. c.. Rail Road. had in ;ts wis
dom refused to take in payment for tickets
any ~. Z. bill, and refused even their o1n
oiils payable at Charlotte. Ct mean the banL
bills, not the bills of the Road y And thor
strange to say, the Agent for the same road
In Charlotte accepted those bills. | have how
ever no right to murmur at their serene h;ob.
nesses, it is their Road. sh
Leaving Chester at / o'clock we rvaro -
oalisoury Tor supper, and the good cheer a.
tue feranda house, soon drove hunper and
the blues away. Those who pass this house
IN thelr travel will miss a treat. PITY he n-
H~appoldt,) isnot in Goldsboro The tra1ol
ing community need some gentleman there
to accommodate them on easier terms and
more obliging than at present.
It 10 O'Clock, P. NJ. we were in Thomas
vile. This is a beautiful little Town s;y
miles from Normal College, with a most ex-
cellentfemale school and everything that co,,ld
induce one to settle therein. Here we snent
several days, and if its citizens are ALWAYS
what we found them, long NAV thew I've
and prosper. There is no drunkenness. no
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1858-01-06

u READER, have you never observed
how much a man is improved in personal an
pearance, by abandoning the use of intoxica-
ting liquors and practicing a life of sobriety?
ihe change is remarkable. We have OBJ
served it more than once in men, who, while
addicted to strong drink, have been really re-
pulsiye and offensive in their appearance and
habits, but upon reforming, have become
really gentlemanly and agreeable in their man
ners, and handsome in person. Temperance
pays remarkably well, even in personal ap-
pea-ance, if in no other way.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1858-01-06
Postage on the Aoa

h legal postage N this paper is as fol-
lows: Ii paid in advance, 10 cents a year
or 81 cents per quarter. If not paid in adj
vance, double these rates.
"ehave written to the Postmaster General
several times, and the above is the substance
OF the reply we have always received. And
yet we hear of several instances whore post
masters charge much higher. Such charges
are unlawful, and in all cases of the kind
complaint should be made to the Department
at Washington.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1858-01-06

- PRAISE and approval of deeds well
done is so cheap that it costs as nothiny and
YET our selfish natures prevent us from bes-
towing it at times when it is most due and
when 1t might cheer the recipient on to deeds
OF more worthy valor. At the same time we
claim 1t for ourselves and wonder why it is
given, and too often utter an inward wbis-
per oil well done! good and faithful servant"
~oeiEeulogy viii dim the brightest casket il
winch a soul ever lodged, even as the glitter
ing censor is dimmed by the fragrant smoke
of its incense.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1858-01-06
North Carolina Planter.

The Publisher is preparing to issue the first
No. of his new Agricultural Journal, bearing
the above title. 1t will be out as early as
practicable during the present month. He is
making strenuous efforts to induce the Plan
tiers of the State to contribute to its columns,
and thus make it an invaluable periodical to
them. He does not ask long, learned disqui-
sitions upon the science of agriculture, or la
bored chemical analysis of the various fertiii-
zers, &c; but he earnestly ~solicits concise and
accurate accounts of the mode of farming. the
experiments made and results achieved and
LanAA-An
much needed by this class of community.
Every Planter can contribute sometime
OF value, however plainly it may be written,
indeed the palmer the better. The Publisher
mas received an interesting paper from a rem
'tehlan on the Rotation of Corn Crops and
mas the promise of other articles for his first
No, from other gentlemen. He desires arti
cies on ali subjects of Farming, Gardening.
&C. applicable to the south-raising of cattle
hogs, IN a word every thing suitable for sncb
a Journal as the Planter. One Of the bas+
I1ortlculturists and Fruiters in the state, is to
nave charge of that Department of the Plan
ter.
All Communications to be addressed to 4
NJ. German, Publisher, Raleigh, N. G. PRICE
OF the Planter 81 a year, in advance.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1858-01-06

- We give a capital Story, on our first
page, by our excellent Contributor, .Rrpppr
ROPER 1t IS especially adapted to Christ
mas times, but did not reach US early enough
Tor that issue. It may be read to profit now,
OF at any other time.
we conclude in this No. our serial Of
"ketchem and Skinem," and if our readers
nave read 1t discriminatory they have been
taught a few lessons on domestic conomy.
ana oVer-reaching, which they will do well
to remember.
We expected to commence in this issue a
lengthy Temperance Story, promised by our
gh'eo contributor, A. L. Hicks, Esq. but
t has not come to hand yet. We hope to
receive it very soon, however.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1858-01-06
To Subordinate Divisions

we are requested by the G. w. p. to ear
nestiy request every Subordinate Division to
sena up recommendations for the appoint-
ment OF d. G. w. P.'s to the Grand Scribe
immediately, so that he may issue their Com.
missions. For the information of all persons
desiring to write to the G. W. p. we give
ms address, viz: "Rev. A. w. Cumm;nos
ID. d., Asheville, N. CT C.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1858-01-06
BtAge
RALR1G a.E- G..
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY s, 1868.
Special Notice.

The SPIRIT OF THE AGE is conducted strict
ly upon the CASH system. All papers are
dis continued at the expiration of the time for
which they have been paid Subscribers
will be notified FouR WEEKS before their time
is out, by a CROSS MARK on their papers and
unless the subscription is renewedthe papers
will be discontinued. This is a rule from
which there viii be no departure. Watch
for the Cross MARK, andrenew your subscrip-
~ cuosUs ssez
changed must mention the Post offcesy t,,,e
as well as the one to, which they desire the
change to be made.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1858-01-06

in the plaf and hospitality is the
Characteristic of S people. The school |
think numbers sone % or 100 scholars, and
its future promises brightly. We preached
for them in the chsJel on sunday evening and
never have we seosa better behaved audience.
Mr.. York, presnent of York Collegiate In
%stitute, was also TIRE, and the citizens mani
tested their liberaty by contributing q do
not know the amsntD to his relief. (He is
Blind Our whol stay was delightful, and
if we had daughtas to educate, Thomasville
should be the plaezw we should send them to-
Again we are bacl at our home, but our visit
shall not soon be hrgotten- May success at
tend this Instituttn Of learning. May the
daughters of our Selth, go forth from its hall
prepared to act thSr part in the drama of lif'
and leave some fot prints on the sands O
time"
Rose Dale, S. c.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1858-01-06

- Our Contribution Box is filed to
oyerfowing with Communications from Cor
respondents. They shall have place as rapid
ly as we can make room for them. We hope
our friends will keep US posted up on all mat
tiers OF interest occurring in their communi-
Vefy great degree towards making a newsna-
per interesting to its readers.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1858-01-06

and civil to our enemies, if we ever hope to
convince them of their error; and those are
the very characters that the temperance men
should endeayor to influence, not to resort
to means-that perhaps while the flames of
the first prejudices are dying out-wM re-
kindle them and cause them to burn so in
cessantly that our every effort to quench them
viii prove abortive. Having honestly as |
believe-giyen justice both to Mr.. =
and the temperance cause, / dismiss the sub
ject for the present EN- ANIL
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1858-01-06

ooNGREsS.-Both branches took recess from
the 2od Dec. to 4th january. Nicaraguan
affairs, together with Kansas and Utoh nil
furnish subjects for the most diffic,,lt .nd
ueHc''e settlement; and will render the pres
ent session one of the most important ever
held.
Inc only matter concerning this body, that
We see worthy of note to-day, is that of the
complaint made by some Southern presses
concerning Speaker Orr's appointments of
the standing Committees of the Ho,so ~
s"'d 'nat ne has given entirely too much prom
mehee and Importance to Northern men. to
'le exclusion of Southern members of sumo
flor experience and ability. 1t is said that
seven Pennsylvanians have been placed at
the heads of committees.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1858-01-06

DEATH OF Rev. DAN'L BAKER-We rcoret
to learn that this distinguished PRESBYTERIAN
minister OF Texas, died a few days since
We believe he spent some time in Mecklen.
ourg and adjoining counties, in this State a
year or SO ago, where he gained many friends
oy ms eloquence and piety, who will read
'nis announcement with deep regret.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1858-01-06
-
Death of IudUo po+<o-

on the day after our last paper was prin-
teo' we received intelligence of the death ~
non. Henry Potter, of Fayetteville. .Judge ~
.ne 7. ). District Court for North Caroline
he was appointed by President jefferson =
1871, and filled the Office till his death, He
was SO years old.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1858-01-06

NORTH CAROLINA JOURNAL OF EDUcAr1oS
Inc January No. of this new Periodical is
on our table. We have not had time to ex-
anime Its contents, but hope it viii prove
capable OF filling the high place for which it
is designed. 1t is handsomely printed bv
ogourn' Cole & Albright, Greensborough.-
Published monthly at So a wear.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1858-01-06

~ See Advertisement Of Messrs. Hill &
Norneet, OF Richmond, Va, in another col
umn. Both of these gentlemen are natives
q North Carolina, and out of the large trade
from our State which is poured into the Ian
Virginia, we hope these, our representative
will receive more than "a reasonable sboro,
rom our people who trade at Richmond
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1858-01-06
Fd the Spirit of the Age
The Schools Of Wilson.
Rose Dale, .

Whilst the patrorE and friends of the many
prominent schools ii the State, are praising
and e~xtoling them through the public prints,
pressing and commencing them to the notice
and patronage of tie friends of education for
their superior mental qualification and local
advantages, itmaybe ofinterest to the public,
to say s~omething il that connection relative
to the school 6ilson. These schools are
knownt91 patrons possessing
school of this grade 4 f hsn sTsRse- 1s1.aise ~
They We're instituted by, and are under the
control and supervision of Mr.. and Mrs. d. S
Richardson, principals, who are well known
to the educational public, and who have
spared. no pains or expense to make them
what their friends desired, first class prepare
tory schools.
Having obtained the service of Mr.. S. Mar
shall and Miss Lucy Hutchinson, whose pro.
tciency IN the classic and ornamental bran
ches are not inferior to any in the state, they
adopted at the of their pres
ent course of studies, ten months to a session
"a system we believe adopted by no othe,
schools in the state-and one which will no
fail, when properly tested, to meet the mos
sanguine expectations of their patrons, AM
secure the appreciation of the friends of edu
cation generally.
No schools are located in a more agreeabI
and healthy region of country, none more e1
empt from the common vices and immoral
ties of the age, ner where more ample accom-
modations are afforded for the comfort an
convenience Of the studeats.
These desirable advantages taken in col
nection with their easy accession almos
every point by Rail Road, their femotenes
from the miasmatic influence prevalent
various portions Of the State, render thei
prominent when received in connection wit
a healthy and thorough education.
These advantages have elected favor an
patronage, and should prompt a more extel
ded patronage, especially from the friends
education in the eastern counties of the Stat
With these inducements, and having Civ,
satisfactory testimonials oftheir adeptness ar
capability in every branch taught, and occ
plying neutral grounds in reference to the '
rious religious persuasions of the age, tn,
are recommended to the favor and patrona
of the friends of education generally.
WILSON.
Dec. Is 1857.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1858-01-06

~ We see it intimated that Senator
Biggs viii be appointed to the u. S. District
Judgeship, made vacant by the death of fudge
Potter; and that Hon. I. L. Clingman viii
be appointed by Gov. Bragg as Mr.. Biggs'
in the U. S. Senate. We shall sea.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1858-01-06

90 N f."m iGRk, Dec. So.-The steamship Ara
90; rom Liverpool, has arrived here.
noyai assent has been given to the Rank
indemnify Bill The Danish Council state
an an unautnorlzed loan Of 300, 600 sterling
Inc commercial crisis had become aggraya,
cotton Is easier, but not quotably changed
Inc past tnree days sales amounted to q Bon
each took 1000. importers
several failures are announced.
rlouI has advanced cd. Wheat advanced
90 "a on the week. Corn has slightly adyap.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1858-01-06

OHIcAeo. Dec. 2s-The official canvass !,
nnescea IS completed. The entire nenn
erauc ucket is elected Rice and Shields
t0enth ballot. on me nlne-
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1858-01-06

For the Spirit of the Ace
Dec. 16 1857,

Mr.. EDIToR.-Permit me through your
columns, to give lNCoGNIro a few simple ideas
a66nesrea ;,+11sing his communication which
Vol. TIE 18th No. Of the Age-prcsent
h4ltP pofs.oa se said col Aunieatiop which
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-08-14
HOW ARD ASSOCIATIO n
PHILADELPHIA.

Benevolent Institution, established BY special en-
document for the re'ief Of the sick and dis
tressed, afflicted 'eith Vir"test o"a
Epidemic diseases.
ITO all persons afflicted with Sexual Diseases,
L such as SPERM ATOHRHGA, SEMINAL
WEAKNESS, IMPOTENCE, GONORRHGA
GLEET, SYPHILIS, the Vice of .ONANlSM, or
YE4F ABUSE, &C., &c.
The HOWARD ASSOCIATION, in view of the
awful destruction of human life, caused by Sexual
diseases, and the receptions practised upon the
unfortunate victims of such diseases by Qeacks,
several years ago directed their Consulting Sar-
geon, as charitable act wo1thy of their name, to
open Dispensary for the treatment oe this class
of diseases, in all their forms, aAd to gaTe NEl)a
CAL ADVICE GRATIS, to all who apply by let
cupaton, habits of life, &c.,) and in cases OF ex-
treme poverty, to FURNISH MEDICINES FREE
OF CHARGE. 1t is needless to add s}sat the AS
ISOLATION commands the highest Medical skill of the
age, and will furnish the NEST approved modern
treatment
red that their abors in this sphere Of benevolent
effort have been of great benefit to the afflicted,
especially to the young and they have resolved to
devote themselves, with renewed zoaai, 30 This very
important but much despised cause.
Just Published by the Association, & Report GA
Spermatorrhma. or Seminal Weakness the Vice OF
Onanism, Masturbation or Self Abuse, and other
diseases Of the Sexual Organs by the Consulting
Surgeon, which will be sent by mail, Tin sealed
letter envelope.) FREE OF CHARGE, on receipt
Of TWO STAMPS for postage,
Address, for Report or treatment, DR.. GEORGE
ISOLATION, No. South Ninth Street, Phladelphia,
Pa.
By order of the Directors.
EZRA d. HEARTW ELL, President
GEO. FAIRCHILD, Secretary.
Jan. 80, l858.-ly.