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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1858-11-17

BAr Our exchanges recently have contain
ed accounts of terrible crimes and outrages
committed in several of our principal cities.
In New York, a whole family, father, moth
er, brothers and sisters and servants were
murdered or attempted to be murdered by a
son and brother. In Philadelphia, a man was
suffocated by his jealous mistress. In Gin
%cinnati, a courtezan was brutality and cow
ardly killed by q party of young men. In
Louisville, at the conclusion of a murder tri-
al, and the acquittal of the accused, an at
tempt was made in open court by the mother
of the murdered man to stab the prisoner.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1858-11-17

Eur REVIVAL y THE MINIsTERs.-The Y. Y.
Observer mentions as one of the results of the
late religious revival, the unusual accessions
TO the Presbyterian divinity schools Of the
country. One hundred and sixteen students
are now in the Theological Seminary at Allie
ghany city. This is a far larger number than
has ever been in the Seminary before. 9th
er seminaries are also filled with young men
pressing into the ministry. Princeton has
more than 100, and the village has been
called on to furnish lodgings for those who
could not be accommodated within the Semi
nary buildings. The Union Theological Sem
mary in New York has 124 students. We
are told that many young men in business,
and some who had studied for other profess
sions, have turned their attention to the min
istry.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1858-11-17

- Our State Legislature convened in
the Capitol on Monday, the 10Th inst.-near-
ly all the members present. Being compelled
to go to press that day, in order to mail our
paper as usual, we are unable to give an ac-
count of the organization in this paper We
will do so in our next, and regularly, from
week to week, keep our readers posted up
with its proceedings.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1858-11-17

B. NJ. De Writ, Eso.-We have announced
the withdrawal of this gentleman from the
Richmond Examiner. The Lynchburg Vir-
gilman has heard a rumor that Mr.. De Witt
viii soon connect himself with the press of
Raleigh, N. C.-Pet. Express.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1858-11-17

"a Vindication of the Legal Profession
against the unjust aspersions contained in al
address delivered by VIM. Hooper, d.. D.,
LII D., at Wake Forest College, in June
1857. By San Advocate"
The above is the title of a Pamphlet just
printed at this ofice-copies of which have
been left with US for sale-price 12t cents
per copy. 1t is a manly defence of the Legal
Profession, and will be read with interest not
only by Lawyers themselves, but by all clas-
ses of citizens. Send on and get a copy.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1858-11-17

WHAT DOES IT MEAN ?.On Wednesday
last we saw a drunken man sprawled in the
street at the doggery door near Hof1in's
Store. He lay there for an hour or two. On
Thursday we saw another at Mr.. Hoff1in's cor
ner. So far as we know, these men enjoyed
their debauch in this most public place,
without interruption from the police of the
town. 1t was Court week, and they must
have been seen by large numbers of persons.
In the name of vigilance, we ask what does
it mean ? It is hardly possible the Jail is
full but if it is, it is quite an easy matter to
set an empty hogshead or goods box over
these fellows, and weightit down with rocks,
but be sure and leave a crack somewhere to
give them breath.-Sals6ury Watchman.
That is not the way we do down in these
diggings, friend Bruner. 1t is true we char
ter grog shops by the wholesale, but if a fel
low is found drunk in our streets, he il
marched off to the calaboose in a jify. A
grog seller has the right to make a MAJ
drunk, but a drunken man has not the RICH
to lie or walk in the streets of Raleigh. Clio
rious land of liberty-for liquor sellers
Vipe Ia hum6ug!
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1858-11-17

~ The annual meeting of the Methodist
Protestant Conference of North Carolina,
viii commence at jamestown, Guilford coun-
ty, on Thursday, the 18th inst.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1858-11-17

W The Newbern Progress learns that
D. K. McRae, Esq, intends changing his res
idence from Raleigh to Newbern at an early
day.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1858-11-17
To Correspondents.

american Youth."-Better wait a while,
before attempting to discourse upon theme
so intricate. There is some merit in your
Communication-but as a whole, it is unsui-
ted for the public eye.
~ We wish we could impress upon Cor
respondents the importance of being more
careful when enclosing postage stamps in let
tiers. We frequently receive them so adhered
to each other that we have to disfigure and
sometimes ruin them altogether in their Sc
paration. When they are enclosed with
bank notes, with the gum side next to the
notes, as is sometimes the case, we have to
disfgure, and it often requires the utmost
care to prevent the entire destruction of the
notes. Ifa little care be taken, all this trou
BILE, and sometimes loss, would be saved US
Please remember this, in renting stamps.
"a Retormer."-Your article is rather
long and though, upon the strict principle
of religious truth your positions are correct
yet we doubt whether their publication woul,
not be more injurious than beneficial to tn
cause you desire to promote. To advanc
the cause of temperance, we believe it nue.
better to keep within reasonable bounds, tina
to deal in extravagant arguments which wi
subject us to the charge of ultraism, even b
well-wishers to the cause. We have retaine
your article for some time, and carefully p'
rused it more than once; and at length hay
come to the conclusion it is perhaps bette
for the cause of temperance not to publish
We appreciate your views, but occupying
different standpoint, we can see impropri
ties in its publication that have not occurre
to you.
"W."-On' 'snuf Dipping" does not gi,
us his name. He is therefore excluded III
der the rule.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1858-11-17

CENsUs RETURNS OF RALEIGH.-The Raleigh
correspondent of the Newbern Daily Progress
furnishes that paper with the following:
The census returns of the city of Raleigh
have just been compiled and printed by or
der of the board of commissioners. | make
tie following abstract: : Aggregate popula-
ton white and black 1852, as follows
| Whites 1904 males, 1914 females-251S :;
Free colored, 154 males, PSF females-4O6 +;
Slaves GIT males, 500 females-1426. OF
the white population, 694 were born in go
different counties of the State (other than
Wake J 270 in 10 other States of the Union,
and 70 in 0 foreign countries-leaying 1888
as born in Wake, of whom 757 were born in
Raleigh. The city contains GO families; 455
married couples, 1919 widows; 81 widowers
No. dwellings 6lS; stores 50; churches 8
schools 5. No. Of fire places 2040; cords o
wood consumed in a year 1880. No. o
CRATES % tons coal consumed in a year $50
Probable cost of lights In houses, stores
churches, &c, S11,7T5. No. of deaths in
year 81 births 125. The census is take
up to June II, 1853. Amongst the occupa
tions | notice 231 mechanics (26 free colored;
70 merchants % lawyers q printers
Judge; l member congress l sportsman
l Gentleman" and SO loose women.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1858-11-17

Much obliged, friends Burr, for the hand
some compliment paid US in our humble eff
forts for the advancement of the Temperance
cause. With you, we cannot believe the
friends of temperance and a home literature
will suffer the Age to languish for want of
support. We hope it was only necessary to
bring the necessities of the case before them,
to insure a large and regular increase of sub
scribers. If this be done, We shall be saved
the disagreeable necessity of increasing the
price of the paper.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1858-11-17
Virginia.

We learn from the Christiansburg Herald,
that the annual meeting of the Grand Division
of the Sons of Temperance which met IN thai
place, had a harmonious session of four days.
Much business of importance was transacted.
The Organ of the Order, the Conductor"
published in Richmond, was changed from a
Monthly Temperance Journal TO a weekly
Literary and Temperance Newspaper, and >.
R. Lewellen, Esq, of Petersburg, was elected
Editor.
On Friday (says the HERALD we had a pup
lie procession and an address by Mr.. Level
len. The address was able and eloquent
On Friday night the ladies gave an entertain
ment to the members ofthe G. d. in the large
room Of the Courthouse, which had been Mt
ted up and tastefully decorated for the occa-
sion. This was one of the most elegant al
fairs we have ever had in our place, and gave
great satisfaction. The whole occasion was
one to be remembered, and WI hope thai
much good will result from it.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1858-11-17

The SPIRIT OF TIE AGE.-We are very sor-
ry to find in the last number of the above val
liable paper a statement in regard to the back
wardness in paying up and indifference to
the success Of the noble cause it so ably ad-
vocates, as indicated by a gradual withdraw
al of subscribers, until as the Editor says ''the
receipts don't begin to pay expenses" The
people of North Carolina surely do not in
tend to sec the only Temperance paper in the
State, and the ablest advocate of the cause
in this country, anguish and become crippled
in its usefulness for want of that substantial
aid which has heretofore been awarded it.
and to which, through its valuable services,
it is so justly entitled. Unless the prospects
of the paper improve, the subscription price
will be increased on the 1st of January next.
WilmiRqt0n Herald.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1858-11-17

Judge O'Neal in the Yorkville Enqui-
rer, tells the following of Judge William
Smith of South Carolina:
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1858-11-17

"W."-On' 'snudf Dipping" does not give
us his name. He is therefore excluded un-
der the rule.
The daily Butte record., 1858-02-26
A BOnus for Omce

by letter which appears in the RECORD
to-day from our attentive Sacramento cor
respondent, Butte, we are told of a most
Singular and oppressive tax, levied by the
Secretary of the Senate upon those whom be
has favored with subordinate appointments.
He has under his control, and subject to his
caprices. seven clerks, each one Of whom re-
ceives per diem Of ten dollars. Said Sen.
ate Secretary. Gen. Cazneau has likewise q
sou Of sixteen, for whom it is his duty to
provide living and to furnish with an edu.
cation. Now, with parental fondness al.
most unparalleled, the General has provided
most literally for the lad, and settled pen.
sion upon him, which while it is matter Of
no trouble or expense to himself, is cacua.
ted to put generous supply of spending
money in the boys pocket and give him the
means Of keeping up such appearances as
should be preserved by the son of so exalted
an officer as Secretary of the California Sen.
ate
HVch, OhC VI tueSc seven cleTks-
each in his turn-must not fail to deposit his
warrant or his cash with that favorite son
Of doting father. Serves them right (!
What better can those clerks expect, after
weeks confinement in the cells of the Capitol,
than to share one seventh of their salaries
with the darling son of their kind employer
Gen. Cazneau deserves testimonial of graf
itude and esteem from the Chinese miners,
for he has shown them and the balance of
mankind, that an Americans right to work
upon The Senatorial folios is not to be rccog-
nised save after the payment Of tax. com
pared with which, the foreign miners license
is mere trivial matter. Rejoice Celestials /!
the Brigadier General of the SENATE has el.
evated your condition as tax payers, to n
level high and free above that of the men
who write the laws, which are to govern US
and you.
The daily Butte record., 1858-02-26

REPUBLICAN ARGUMENrs.-"Trn is
mighty and will prevail the San
Francisco Chronicle. That is not saying
much In favor Of Black Republican princi-
pies considering the fact that they have not
prevailed. On the contrary. they have in.
gloriously failed. and like "error wounded"
now "wriths amid" the nigger-worshipers
IL Is true they did prevail In San Francisco,
but the confession Of Mr. soule. in the Sen
etc on the 10Th, should have the effect to
slightly change the Chronicles argument.
. that Il would read-"CAsH is wEIcHrr
and will presali,''
The daily Butte record., 1858-02-26

LIKES Con FIsH--The Editor Of the San
Francisco Chronicle is evidently pre- dis
posed in favor Of the "Cod fish Aristocracy"
that paper of Tuesday, having a crushing
leader rebuking such thoughtess and envi.
Gus people as apply that term to empty
headed folks, possessing an equal amount of
brass and spondulcks We rejoice that the
"Cod fish" have succeeded in securing the
columns Of newspaper so we'll qualified to
represent them and their notions
The daily Butte record., 1858-02-26
Sacramento Correspondence.
SACRAMENTO, Feb. q

SACRAMENTO, Feb. 23d.
The legislature met again this morning,
having adjourned from Saturday in COM
memoration of Washington's birthday; but
nothing of general importance was transact.
ed by either body.
When Rowe was brought before the Judge
after the purging operation, and as soon as
released he inadvertently said" That lets
me out" one of the spectators Immediately
replied, "You bet'. / understand he at
tended the ball last evening, and was the
course of attraction.
We have melodeon opened here, and as
you country people may be ignorant of the
Specification in California sense | will give
it to you-A room with dOorkeeper station
ed at the entrance-who gets quarter from
each individual-dead heads excepted-for
the privilege of paying bit for Lager and
stronger alcoholic fuids-music and dancing
thrown in for nothing. 1t has fair run
aud will pay well.
The Secretary Of the Senate, Gen Thos
Cazneau would make a splendid forager in
time of war. lie is allowed seven clerks. A
few days since he demanded, that each one
should give weeks pay in rotation to son
of his, who is aged about sixteen or less, and
the young man is now penslonned or black
mailed on them. The past week he called
on one of them forhis controllers warrant,
but as he had sold il, he had to give his
Brigadier Generals son an order tor the
warrant Of the present week.
The idea Of taxing set of men whose po-
sitlons arc no sinecures one seventh of their
wages is an outrage, and if the Generals
family were very large, the boys would have
to work for nothing and find themselves
The weather is quite cool and pleasant to
| day; the river is full, which keeps those
who have cellars near the river quite busy
at pumping.
Have you read the Bulletin on the Auburn
Mob: Poor Tom King since they have com.
menced hanging negroes fears the neck OF
one of his attaches.
Yours BUTTE.
The daily Butte record., 1858-02-26

HUNTooN SrREEr.--We yesterday re-
ceived q communication from one Of our fel-
low citizens, requesting us to direct the at
tention Of those whom 1t may concern, to
the condition Of Huntoon street, and to the
fact that the lower portion of that street is
made the receptacle for oil the defunct dogs
and other obnoxious rubbish. which collect
about the streets. Such condition of of.
fairs should cease TO exist.
The daily Butte record., 1858-02-26
san Francisco News Items.

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. "a.
Seven OF the chain gang who we're engaged
to-day in cleaning out the cistcrn, Mt the cor
ner Of Sansome and Sacramento streets, made
an attempt to escape, but were soon recap.
tured. The notorious McDermott seemed to
be the ring leader He was obliged to be
whipped to make him move along.
A man named IIagarty. whilst walking
along Stock ton street ,at 10 o'clock last night,
was pushed against fence, and his purse ia
ken from his pockets, when the robber ran
off, but was followed by Hagarty. crying
"stop thief" The police officers hearing the
cry, Joined in the pursuit, and soon captured
him, previous to which, however. he dropped
his booty, which was afterwards found on the
line of retreat.
Mr. Winters alias Brockey and James Cog.
gins, were tried in the police court, yesterday
morning, on charge of grand larceny last
week. Brockey showed himself pretty smart
in cross examining witnesses, and the case
was continued till this morning, when he
made an argument and taking the statutes
of California in hand, drew particular attcn-
ton to the section relating to the admission
of the evidence OF an accomplice. He argued
his case so we'll that the charge of grand lar
ceny, was dismissed. Goggns was sent up
to tho Court Of Sessions Brockey has to
upset charge of petit larceny which is still
pending before he rcgains his liberty.
MARKErs.-Trade has been brisker to-day.
and we note an active demand for provisions,
sugar, rice, and other leading staples.
flour-Dull at quotations, and very lmi.
ted sales effected small sales at l5al0 dol.
lars, according to quality
Barley-Sale of $50 bags private; 800 dit.
to 81 62!.-Erpress.
The daily Butte record., 1858-02-26

THE FLOUR PACKER Much has been
said and much is expected of the new Flour
Packer, invented by gentleman in our city.
1t promises great things. n saving of the
size of the bag, as well as space when stored
abroad, by being packed so solid in the bags
We sincerely hope it win be found useful,
for we glory in new and valuable inventions
originating among Californians.--Cdif
mia Farmer
The daily Butte record., 1858-02-26

FoR 0REGoN.-A man by the name of Ed.
wards was sent to San Francisco on yester.
days boat. in charge of San Francisco of.
feer. accompanied by an officer named Hen.
sley, Of Oregon. who designs taking the prs-
oner to the last named region. Edwards is
charged with being one of party who stole
a large amount Of money, and was arrested
by order Of Governor Weller on n requisiiion
from the Governor Of Oregon State Jour
nal
The daily Butte record., 1858-02-26

MARysvILLE MATTERS A small delega.
tion Of the Dem cratic City Committee met
ut the Court House on Wednesday evening.
and after transacting a little preliminary
business, adjourned to meet again on Satur.
day evening
The scholars Of Mr. Bakers school are to
give an exhibition to night
Poetical readings by Mckinley werc well
received.
The Marysville iiberaian Benevolent So.
ciety were to hold q meeting at Judge Sin
gers office.
We obtain these startling items from the
Express and .Ne,cs.
The daily Butte record., 1858-02-26

WATCHES SroLEN,-The watch and Jew.
elry establishment of Howell & Currier Of
Sacramento. was entered on Saturday night
and robbed Of gold and silver watches. to the
value Of 81 200. How the entrance was ef.
fected. and why the robbers did not carry
of more articles Of value, are mysteries as
yet unexplained
The daily Butte record., 1858-02-26

EARLY BLOSSOMS The Bee tells us that
almond and peach trees are blooming 10 the
Sacramento gardens The trees are liable
TO great injury from the frosts Of clustering
March.
The daily Butte record., 1858-02-26

THE 22Np IN SAN Francisco. w ashing-
toms birthday was very generally celc-
bratcd in San Francisco by the citizens, the
Firemen and the military. The display
made by the sloop of war st. Mary, and
other vessels in the harbor, is said to have
been very imposing.
The daily Butte record., 1858-02-26

RowE.--Among the multitude gathered at
the ball last evening, we observed the faml-
lar face OF Il A. Rowe. as gay and happy as
If he had not been "saleur boy for the
past twelve months. State Journal,
The daily Butte record., 1858-02-26

UNSAvraABLE.--Ana attempt TO ascend the
San Joaquin river above Stockton, proved
unsuccessful. The Steamer Peytona went
some twenty miles above her usual place of
landing, but was compelled to abandon the
project Of going as far up as it was thought
possible to 60.
The daily Butte record., 1858-02-26

GuBERNAToRiAL APpoINTMENTs.--Go
ernor Weller has appointed George C. Gibbs
Commissioner of Deeds for New York City /;
Charles d. Judah, Notary Public for San
Mateo County. and A. J. Downes Notary
for Fresno county
The daily Butte record., 1858-02-26

SENT UP.-A Chinaman known as "Jake"
was arrested on Tuesday for stealing $50
from James Smith He was examined before
Justice Berry. and yesterday was commit
ted to answer to charge Of grand larceny.
The daily Butte record., 1858-02-26
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
INSOLVENCY NOTICE.

State OF Californ n In &C ounty OF Butte
~ Clerks OHce, District Court, F,tlcenlh judi
cial District In pursuance Of mn order made at
chamber, In the said District Court In and for Butte
county, by the Judge thereof the Hon. Warren 7
Sexton. on the 2Ith day OF February. A. u, 1858,
Noti1e is hereby given To the creditors Of Mendel
kime petitioner In insolvency. to be and appear be-
fore the Hon. Warren Sexton, Judge or SAID pis-
rict, Mt chambers, to he held ut the Court House Of
said county on the 3lst day of March, A. D. 1858, at
10 o'clock of said day, then there to show
1t any there be. why the prayer of the said petit
toner Mendnl Kline, should not be granted, an as
sgnment OF his estate he made, and no be discharg-
ed frum his debts and liabilities.
....... Witness my hand and the seal OF said
:skAL. Court affixed. this the 18th day Of Febru.
''''"' ary, A. ID. 1858. NJ. IL. DARRACH,
Clerk District Court,
feb25+w NJ ]. n. MARBLE. Deputy.
The daily Butte record., 1858-02-26

MONEY AND DEAp HEADs.--The clipper
ship Flying Fish which left San Francisco ou
Saturday last. for Hong Kong, took as part
Of her cargo, about quarter of a million
dollars in silver coin, and one hundred and
ninety dead Cinnamon.
The daily Butte record., 1858-02-26

FoR SAN QUENTIN Charles Mills has
been conveyed to the Penitentiary where he
will remain four years, for stealing n mule
in Sutter county.
The daily Butte record., 1858-02-26

MONKEY DEAD.-The Bay papers chroni.
Gle the death of pet monkey, which has for
long time been an attache to the steamboat
Queen City.
The daily Butte record., 1858-02-26
feb25-4w
NOTICE TO CLOSE LIEN.
- L.

FuNhe State OF Calif0r rnia ia--County OF
u Butte-ln Justices Cuur:-Beiore JOHN !.
BERRY Justice OF the Peace in and for the Ophr
Township of Butte county. whereas, by Judgment
of this Court lien has been established in favor of
II. Hirschey against James Bradley. on the follow
ing described premsee, in accordance with "An
Act" entitled an Act "for securing LiensSo Me-
chancs and others" approved April l9th, 1856 to
vii on the house situated on lots Nos /. . g. I, s.
&, and Z, being two hundred aud forty feet square
and Second Avenues, as laid down on the map or
plat Of the Carlton Estate, AL In the County
Recorders Office ot the county OF Butte, and 50
much OF the land which said house is situated as
may be necessary for the free use and enjoyment of
the same. This therefore is TO notify all persons
holding claiming liens On said promises 10 he and
appear before me. at my oficr, IN the Ophir Town
ship, Butte county, on the 9th dav OF March at 10
o'clock A. NJ, and exhibit then and there proof of
said Items.
JOHN :. BERRY, Justice of the Peace
Dated this 26th day of February, 1855.
The daily Butte record., 1858-02-26

THANxs.--we again thank Mr.. Mcwill.
Jams, Mr.. LELAND. and Mr.. Morse for news.
paper donations.
The daily Butte record., 1858-02-26

COPPER MINE.-A very extensive copper
mine has recently been found in Alameda
County.
The daily Butte record., 1858-02-26

WANT TIME. The Sacramento papers are
clamerous for public clock.
The daily Butte record., 1858-02-26

CHINESE SUGAR-CANE OF PERPETUAL
GROwrH.--We examined some specimens of
the Chinese Sugar-cane, n few days since,
growing in the garden of the Brothers Phil
lips, on Silver street, near Rincon point,
which was planted late last season, and pro-
duced seed. The stalk Mt the roots was
fresh and healthy, and is now shooting up
boldly, thus clearly indicating that it will
survive second year in sheltered places
We hope growers will give us accounts from
the various parts Of the State Ca. Far
mer.