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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1858-12-15
News of the Day.
Summary of News.

The Democratic Convention Of Virgipia,
after a stormy session of several days, noni-
mated Hon. John Letcher for Governor; Spo.
Randolph Tucker, for Attorney General, and
Robt. L. Montague for Lieutenant Governor.
Hon. James Chestnut, Jr., has been cleo
ted Q. S. Senator from South Carolins.
Senator Douglas has been received in New
Orleans and the South generally, with great
enthusiasm.
SUBSCRIPTION TO THE WESTERN EXTENSION.
We learn that the people of Mcdowell have
voted at the polls, by a majority of oil, to
subscribe $50, 900 to the Western Extension.
CoNGREss.-The second session of the 35th
Congress of the United States, convened on
the 9th inst. Nothing of general interest
has yet taken place. Owing to the great
length of the Presidents Message, we are on
ly able to give our readers a synopsis of it,
which will be found in another column.
DEATH OF JUDGE NAsH.-He died at his
residence in Hilsboro', on Saturday the 4th
instant, The Honorable Frederick Nash
was Chief Justice of the Supreme Court o
North Carolina, in the 18th year of his age
DEATH OF JOHN d. HAwKTNs.-John b
Hawkins, Esq, expired at bis residence il
Franklin county, on the 9TH inst, at an ad
yaneed age.
- The Hon. John w. Ellis, the Govern
or elect, has been in the City for several days
past. Also, Hon. William H. Polk, of Ten
~nessee.
APPOINTMENT. Henry R. Bryan, Esq, 0
this city, has been appointed by the Ciroui
Court of the United States, Clerk of tn,
same, vice Edward CantwelI, Esq, re
signed the Goth September last.
FoREtGS NEws.-We have Liverpool date
to the 29th. News not important. 1t wa
rumored that Lord Napier would be r~ecalle,
from Florence, to be succeeded by Mr.. Lyons
4 hurricane wrecked thirty vessels on til
coast of China. Markets chiefly unchanged
Cotton dull but firm at former quotations.
From MExICO.-Dates from the Brazos t
the 30th ult., brings news favorable to tn
Liberal cause. The Liberals favor a treat,
with the United States, for the extraditiol
of slaves and criminals.
LATER FROM PARAGUAr.-Accounts receiy
ed from Paraguay represent the papers {
that country as full of threats to demolish th
American expedition, but that Lopez is ma
king no preparations to resist it.
DEATH OF BISHOP ONDERDoNx.-On Nor
day, the Rev. II. U. Onderkonk, formerl
Bishop of the diocese including Philadelphi.
died at his residence, in Pine Street, abov
Thirteenth.
CoAsTIEG SCHOONER OvERHAULED.--Th
schr. Susan, Harry Maury, Master, sale
with 40 passengers, and provisions, withor
papers for a coasting voyage, but was owe
hauled before reaching Mobile Point, by a
armed boat containing Capt. Morrison an
Lieut.. White, from the cutter McLelland-
She was stopped, but the men from the Gu
ter were not allowed to go aboard. The S
san would be held until instructions were r
ceiVed from Washington. Great indignatic
were felt by those on board, and their friend
against the Government. The spy, Wilsol
left Mobile in consequence of a sudden di
position being manifested to administer
coat of tar and feathers.
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The Legislature.

We give in another place, a daily summa-
Of the proceedings of the two Houses since
our last. We were surprised to see the
Coalfeld Railroad rejected by SO large a vote
in the Senate. 1t has been reconsidered,
however, and we hope will yet pass both
Houses. We had believed that it was uni
versally conceded that this Road ought to be
completed, and that it eminently deserved
State aid for this purpose. We are at a loss
to perceive by what sense of justice or good
policy it can be refused. There is little pros
pect of any internal improvement measure of
Importance being passed at this session
But the taxes will be piled on, and the Tilted
portions Of the State be made to pay for
whistles they are not allowed to hear blow.
Is this fair and right?
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1858-12-15

HORRIBLE MURDER.-A horrible murder &C.
CURED in the town of Winston, N. c., on
Friday evening last. 1t was committed by
P. |. Shuts, Esq, on the person of Costen
Holder, a son of Mr.. Michael Holder. The
Salem Press says-Mr. Shuts ordered Mr..
Holder to be arrested for disorderly conduct
in the street, upon which some words passed
between Shuts and Holder, when the former
stabbed the latter in the back, and hen cut
bis throat, causing the death of the unfortu-
nate victim in a few minutes after the wounds
were inflicted.
On examining into the matter, before a Mag
~istrate's Court, Mr.. Shuts was fully commit
ted to prison, for trial at our next Superior
Court. But on Monday, upon a writ of ha-
beas corpus, he was taken to Greensborough
before Judge Dick, for the purpose of obtain
ing bail, in which he however failed to sue
coed, and was brought back by the sheriff on
Tuesday evening, and placed in close c~onfine-
ment, to await his trial in April next.
Holder leaves a wife and several small chill
dren.
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S9lrdof tbeAge.
RALRlGH,g NC
WEDNESDAY. DECEMBER Is. 1853
Special Notice.

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MEETING OF THE GRAND LoDGE.-The an
nual meeting of the Grand Lodge of Free and
Accepted Masons convened in this city on
Monday Of last week, and was in session for
five days. The attendance of delegates was
larger than ever before. There were, we
learn, nine applications for new charters, an
evidence of the increasing influence of the or
der. The following officers were elected for
the ensuing year:
Alfred Martin, Grand Master, reelected.
Fl. c. Lucas, Grand Senior Warden.
Daniel Coleman, Grand Junior Warden.
W L. Balm, Grand Secretary, reelected.
G. w. D. H~utchings, Grand Treasurer, re-
elected.
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best horses in the State, or any where else
Indeed you can get the finest article of all
commodities here, except it is whiskey, and
that seems to have a touch of puff and paint
about it" An old gentleman of the Grand
Division was asked the other day, if the young
gentlemen were not monopoiizing the ladies'
paint boxes? He replied, yes: one rubg it
on, and the other rubs it in and consequent
ly the stomach puts the face to shame" But
| have been here three weeks and have
seen but one drunken man. The Young
American assembly appears to be active, but
has veto choose a Governor, for which Gen.
Inst is the most prominent candidate. It is
likely to adjourn about the 18th instant.
FORD.
Dec. 18th, 1858.
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EV Some soppd-Of a VOICE parhaps-or
a strain Of music-like a fash of thought will
jar asunder the door where the boiler remem-
brances Of life are gathered, and With strange.
weird incarnation, invoke them in all the full.
neas of their day Of birth. Unbidden. and
while unthought of like a cloudIst drifting
out into the blue ocean Of a summer sky. thew
susn from the deepest fountain of the heart,
and bubble with the melodies Of long ago
They COM while In the midst of the crowded
or merry throng, t%rooping by like living re-.
aiities. An old song will bring them Ger MS
IKE a dream: How often have the distant
n0tes Of q bell as TIE music TREMENDOUSLY be- It
like the murmur Of waves into the eonI -
yoked by association, the scenes of the Sah
bath gathering-thc bridal vail, and tho fl.
nEral pail. - iu-
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To Corresnondents.

On our return from the meeting of the
Grand Division, we found a considerable
number Of letters requiring We
have attended to most Of them bnt having
to prepare the proceedings for publication, as
well as many other matters requiring imme-
date attention, we have to a~pologise.to those
whose fayors we have been compelled to de-
fer. They shall be attended to in a day OF
two.
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COLUMBIA, 5. e.
Mr.. EDITOR This city Queen of the
South) was not far misnamed by a late. dis
tinguished Statesman, when he called it 'the
City Of Gardens y and at the present time
it has other attractions; for to-day was
the annual commencement of the S. G. Col
lege, which has called together the sisters and
relatives of the host of noble Students in that
institution and the assembly altogether
beats all creation" The fair daughters of
this place are not only handsome, but their
present manner Of dress is becoming. It is
now just carried out with a neatness of ex-
pansion to make them altogether graceful and
lovely and if they'll just hold on, it will soon
be impossible to find bachelor that will not
confess the divination Of feminine beauty, and
bow to the shrine of love.
And next in fine order we find here the
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Music Teacher.

j have a Lady friend, who desires 6 situa-
ton as Music Teacher in some School the en-
suing year. She is an admirable performer,
gifted in the art Of teaching, and one whom
! can recommend in every respect. 1 would
be glad to be the means of getting her a good
situation. Any letters addressed to me will
receive attention.
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Faith, Hone and Energy.

With these three great cardinal princi-
pies TO propel the movements of a good cause,
its advocates can indeed move mountains
and conquer the world" We have taken
them as our motto in conducting the cam
paign for 1859, against the Cohorts of Alec
hol; and We feel if we can infuse their ener-
gising power into all the members of our Or
der, We shall see his dark and bloody banner
trailing in the dust before the campaign is
ended.
To hare faith, we must be faithful, or in
other words We must be full Of filth in
the righteousness and practicability of our
cause; and if we have this, we can override
all opposition and put our enemies under
feet.
Hope is beautifully described by the in
spired penman to be the anchor of the
soul" With its stimulating and sustaining
power, we can flight on, fight ever" with
a full confidence of ultimate success. De-
spite dis~couragements, misfortunes and re-
verses, as Mrs. Hemans has beautifully sung,
Ane true neafC can
Hope on-hoFe ever"
and battle vigorously in the cause of right.
So must the Sons of Temperance, and a glo-
rious victory awaits them.
And if with these We have Energy-"and
never stand to doubt'-we will soon again
see our banner floating on every breeze, and
hear the songs Of the redeemed swelling up
from homes where once the demon of dissipa-
ton and discord ruled without a rival.
Let US so to work brethren with a will and
zeal worthy Of our cause. The Order can
again be what it once was, if we will do our
duty. We confidently predict that 1859 will
be one of the most successful years the Sons
of Temperance have ever had in North Ca
DINA.
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METHODIST LAYMEN.-A paper called the
Laynan's Advocate, has been started in New
York city, to advocate a change in the policy
Of the Methodist Episcopal Church, whereby
laymen will be constitutionally admitted, on
equal rights with clergymen, to its legislative
and judicial bodies. Success to it. Policy
and expediency, as well as the genius of the
age, call for this reform.
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n 9. CoSFEREScE-This body met in
Newbern on Wednesday the Sth, and will
probably adjourn On the 18th. We learn its
proceedings are marked by harmony and
good feeling. We willpublish list Of appoint
ments next week.
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- A number of communications on hand
which We have not had time to examine
Hope to be able to do so and decide upon
their merits this week.
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l8- We arc indebted to Messrs. Appleton
4 Co., New York, for a copy of a new work
entitled Ministry Of Life" We intend Civ
ing it a careful perusal and will let our rea-
ders know what we think oft.
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- Our thanks to Hon. L. OBJ. Branch
for an early copy Of the Presidents Message.
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GopEr's LADY's BooK.-The January mum
Der is already at hand and it is a most splen-
did specimen, excelling anything that we
have ever seen in the Magazine way. Cody
seems determined to keep in the van of all
competition. We advise subscribers to COM
mence whit this number. Send us $3.50 and
we willsend Cooley and the Age for 1850.
The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1858-03-05

In Democratic Caucus held on the first of March,
by the Senators and members of the House of Del
egates OF Maryland, the following preamble and
resolutions offered by Mr.. Contee of Prince Georges
county, were unanimously adopted:
WHEREAS, hepublic mind is disturbed. and the
harmony of the people of this nation endangered
by the condition of things in Kansas; Therefore,
BE 1t RESOLVED, That the early admission of Kan
sas into this Union, independent and SOVEREIGN
State is result greatly to be desired as calculated
to restore peace and harmony the people of this
country generally, and especially quiet, prosperity
and good feeling to those of Kansas
Resolved That the Constitution formed by the
Convention at Lecompton, a regular and legal
exercise of power by the people of Kansas and as
such, Is valid and binding, and should be so recog-
nized by Congress.
Resotued, That we cordially approve of the course
OF our two Senators, and of those of our members in
Congress who favored the admission of Kansas into
fhe Union, under the Lecompton Constitution.
nesotced, mat lnasmuch as the defects and errors
N any exist) which may be found in said Constitu
tioH, can be remedied by the people of Kansas in
their sovereign State capacity, at any time by
State Convention, it would therefore be NOT onIy r
regular and illegal, but unwise and preiudiciai to
the best interests of the whole country for Congress
TO reject the Lecompton Constitution on aecou5t of
any such supposed defects and errors
Resored, That copy of these resolutions be
transmitted by the Chairman to our several Repre-
sentatives In both branches of Congress
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HORRIBLE TREATMENT OF a WIFE.-A case of I'M
usual interest was tried in Walton Superior Court
last week, consuming four days. The testimony
was voluminous, and We did not hear nor shall we
pretend to give, a hundred tn part of it. A brief
outline OF material facts will suffice. 4 man named
Thomas Kelly, or oKelly, was arraigned for the
murder OF his wife, Who was found dead frozen, it
Is said, In her place of confinement during the ex-
traordinary cold weather of 1856
Inc deceased 1t is alleged was at least partially
deranged, and had Teen confined number ofyears,
eleven or twelve, We beleve-fve in 0glethorpe,
and seven, perhaps, In Walton. Itwas proven that
her place of Commitment consisted of pen con-
structed OF poles, nached at the corners and GOV
cred with clap boarls. In thiswas hole ten by fonr
inches, some four OF five feet from the ground, with
smell INSIDE, upon which was placed her food in
an old iron frylng-Ian! Her food some of the wit
nesses testified, was promiscuously mixed together
In this pan-boiled bacon ''collards' and milk be-
ing frequently mixed together!
Many OF the witnesses testified that the chinks or
cracks between the poles of this den were open
there never was any fire in it-no bed or bedding,
and the poor creature was sometimes entirely naked
and always nearlyfo In this den she languished
seven years until relieved by death from her ho<ri
Die suffering. One cold morning that winter she
was found upon herhands and knees at the door,
naked, or nearly so, and frozen stiff. Many persons
think there is reason to believe that starvation as
well as cold had something to do in bringing about
her death We understand that the deceased be-
fore her mind became impaired was sensible and
respectfully educated woman
As before remarked, it is no part of our purpose
to give the testimony in this it would fill
book. W only refer to material points against the
prisoner We did no, hear syllable in his behalf
The minuti@, or tiling-in of the picture, is too
sickening to lay beftre cur readers.
The husband was indicted for murder The at
torneys for the Prosecution were Mr.. Solicitor
Ihurmond, n. &. Foster, and others; for the de-
fence, Judge Floyd, Mr.. Clark, and others.
The prisoner was srraigned on Wednesday morn
ing When we left not one-half the witnesses had
been examined. Welearn that the pleadings COM
menced late on Friday afternoon. At the time we
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LATER FROM HAVANA

Advices from 8ayana to the 18th February. have
been received atNew York.
The British ship Dream, Wilson master arrived
on tne z4th, from MacOa and Cape of Good Hope,
one hundred days, with AL coolies, having passed
over the slae from disease only twelve, according
to report.
Three charcoal vessels from the outports recently
TOOK on board off the coast of this island the cargo
OF SLAYER from the coast of Africa consisting of
450 Bozaes, and landed them at ITALIA Piedra a
portion OF the suburbs lying on the harbor They
were, however, seized by the Spanish authorities
and are now al the deposit at Jesus del Monte a
suburb of this .ity.
The sugar market is rather active, although pur-
chases are only made to supply pressing wants.
Stock about $4,000 boxes new and 10 600 old CROP
Molasses has advanced, being scarce; "a reals
per key is the selling price
Inc TOBACCO crop promises to be full an average
one, but planters demand the high rates which
ruled at this season last year, which exporters do
not appear inclined to give consequently no business
for the coming crop has been transacted
Freights are declining The ruling rates being
81 for the British Channel for orders 95c per box
for the United Safes and SO to 81 per hid for SUI
gar, and So per hid. for moasses. Small sized
vessels only havea chance of being engaged.
Exchanges dull and declining. Sterling is quoted
at II to IL per cent premium; New Y ork, Boston,
Philadelphia, aid other Northern and Eastern CT
lies, . to per cent. premium; New Orleans, to
3 per cent. premium (short).
The royal mail steamer Solent arrived on the oath
from St. Thomss, with London dates to the I'd inst
The PHILADELPHIA from New York was not in
sight at dusk list evening.
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NEW YORK MARKETS

New York, March 4.-Cotton is heavy-sales
1000 bales to-day. There is but little inquiry and
prices are weak. Flour is bouyant-sales of II, 900
bbls at an advance of cts. on State and Ohio and
decline OF 10 cts. on Southern Sales of State at
s425@4.35; Ohio S4.95S@5lO; Southern 81. 6O@S5.
Fair demand. Wheat is dul-sales of Southern
White at g. Corn is firm-sales of 81 600
bushels at an advance of l ct. White 67@69 cts
fork.-Mess and Prime opened at an advance of 25
cts, but closed heavy. Mess Sl6.7O@ SlG.9O.-
Prime also declined cts. Sales at Sl3@Sl3. 20
Lard is firm. Whiskey is steady, at frmer rates
Sugar is firm at 597A cts. Molasses 29@301$ cts
Spirits Turpentine closed heavy at lat cts. Rosin
is firm. Rice dull
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LAW IN TELLIGENCE

,,, CsMiSAL CoURr.-Hon. Judge Stump.-Milton
" ntney, Esq, prosecuting for the State.
bridget Jordan was fined $50 and costs, for sell
ing liquor On Sunday, but not appearing in court
her recognizances were forfeited.
Frederick Frick was indicted for assault with in
tent to Kill William Graham. The accused not ap-
pearng to answer to the charge, his recognizances
were forfeited. The court sentenced him to pay
fine of $50, and to be imprisoned two months.
Frank Cough, eolored, was indicted for false pre-
tences-in obtaining the sum of s., for load of hay
the property of Capt. Williams, residing on the
Hookstown road
The hay was sold to a gentleman named Keene-
several witnesses having been examined, Mr., Adair
addressed the jury in behalf of the prisoner, but
the evidence being too strong against him, he was
found guilty and sentenced to the penltentiary for
two wears and six months.
The recognizance of Patrick Riley was forfeited
in consequence of his having failed to appear for
trial.
The recognizance of Hammer Jones was also for
feited in consequence of his not appearing for trial
The court then adjourned till 10 O'clock tomorrow,
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NJ A RT LAND GISLATURE,
ANNAPOLIS, March 4, 1858.
SENATE.

SENATE.
Bills Reported.-By Mr. Hoffman, granting an
annuity to the Home of the Friendess. Mr.. Tur
ner, for the better receiving the public revenue in
Baltimore city, and the several counties. MIR. Stone
to incorporate the Clinton Bank Mr.. Daniel, to
establish a system of public schools in Somerset
county. Mr.. Miles, to authorize the Comptroller
to settle the accounts of John Saxton, late Collec
tor of st. Marys county Also to authorize the
Comptroller to settle the accounts of j. T. Black
stone, late Clerk of St. Mary county. Mr.. McCul-
lough to regulate the issuing of licenses for the
sale of Intoxicating liquors in Cecil Kent and Som
erset counties.
Mr.. Stone submitted resolutions relative to the
repair of the public buildings
The bill in relation to the Chesapeake and Ohio
Canal was made the order of the day for Thursday,
at So o'clock, P. NJ.
The Green Spring avenue bill was so amended as
to be acceptable to the friends of the Improvement
and ordered to be engrossed-yeas IS.
Mr.. Hoffman reported unfavorablv on the resolu-
tons in relation to the repair of the States wharf
in Baltimore.
Bile Passed.-Ineorporating the Central School
IN Frederick co. To authorize L. NJ. Wilson to set
tie his guardian accounts with c. A. Russell. In
cooperating the Belair and and Hickory Turnpike
Co. Authorizing the Fire Inspector of Baltimore to
take testimony In certain cases, &c. Incorporating
the old Road Turnpike Company in Baltimore co.
Incorporating the Chesapeake Fire Insurance Com
pany OF Baltimore. To pay James Reve for legal
services incorporating the Miller's Coal Company.
Setting apart the Almshouse property of Baltimore
county ior paying the public debt of said county,
DC. Enlarging the equity powers of the Superior
Court and the several Circuit Courts Incorporat
ing the Allegany County Bank. Relative to the
trials of assaults and batteries by magistrates in
Somerset county. For the regulation of Sheriff's
fees not applying to present incumbents) y
Increasing the jurisdiction of the Register of
Wills of Somerset county. Incorporating the
Howard and Montgomery Turnpike Co. To change
the name of the Pittsburg and Connellsvile Rail
road Co., to Pittsburg, Connelsville and Baltimore
Railroad Co. For the relief of Robert Digges, of
Charles county. Extending the term of the clerks
OF Prince Georges and Washington counties for
placing their fee bills in Sheriff. hands. To pay
claims of A. Johnson and Others
Blu reected.-Authorizing donation of $4,000
to aid in rebuilding St. Annes Church. destroyed
by fire.
The Eastern Shore railroad bill being upon its
third reading, was debated at length by Mr.. Hoff