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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1858-09-22
For the Spirit of the Age
Dialogue between a Retailer, Candidate.
Drlnker of treats, and Son of Tenn
Derance

Dialogue between Retailer, Candidate.
a Drlnker of treats, and Son of TEN
perance.
RetaiIer.-Good morning, Mr. Lamar
allow me to congratulate you upon your
election, thought by putting our heads
together we would be too hard for 'sold
cold water"
Cand'date.-I feel much obliged to YOU
for your good wishes and congratulations.
There is nothing like finding out the weak
points of men, and tickling them little.
There are agreat many men who care very
little who they vote for, and they can Of
ten be influenced by mere trife, to cast
their votes for almost any one, and by of
tersng very liberal at the right time you
can easily persuade them to vote for yon,
although your opponent may really be a
much more competent and suitable man
for the office to which we aspire.
Dranker Of Treats.-I hold, gentlemen,
that candidate has arightto use his money
as he pleases, and if he sees proper to treat
his friends while he is candidate, | would
like to know whose business it is / know
these fanatical, foolish Sons of Temperance
are making a great ado about it, but who
cares for that! We are free people,
thank God, and have right to vote for
who we please. 1t encourages the retail
ers, and ensures the election of our favor
ite candidate, and we get great deal Of
liquor for nothing, and thereby save our
money, and would like to know if that
don't help us poor fellows along nightly
these hard times! 90 for it all the time.
Surely, now when our election only comes
once in two years, nobody ought to say
word against treating. Who cares about
the morality or legality of the thing9
go for the good liquor.
Son Of Temperanee.-Good morning
gentlemen; [ am glad have been SO for
tunate as to meet you all together. have
been anxious to have friendly conference
with all of you, and do sincerely hope it
will be friendly talk. believe there are
certain practices morally wrong, and we
need no better proof of it than the conse-
quences that result from such practices.-
For instance, witness the result of the prac-
tice of candidates treating at our recent
election. How much quarreling, swearing
and fighting was occasioned by the whis-
key that was drank before and at the cleo
ton! Now hold that no man has le-
gal or moral right to engage in prac-
tice, or business that will tend, either di-
rectly or indirectly, to the injury of his
neighbor; and the man who endeavors to
justify such conduct, on the ground that
he has right to do as he pleases with his
own, errs most egregiously. / will give
Fone or two examples Suppose A sets fire
to building of his contiguous to B., and
suppose that the dwelling house of B., is
consumed thereby would you, or would
the law hold him guiltlessl Again: Sup
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For the Spirit of the Age.1
Familiar Letters en- CourtingR


MY DEAR You've FRrENDs At The risk
of being charged with meddling in natters
with which know nothing about, design
giving You a short essay or two on tb al
all-absorbing and universally popular one.
courtsng." Although counting NAV pfos
perly be denominated science, vet, ufililes
most other sciences, it is impossible IS re-
.nee 1t to a sySfeHa !; inasmuch as 4 rnle
that would work admirably in one case.
might in another case not work at al.
will therefore, content myself with giving
You few general hints on the subject.
leaving you to make the applications to
suit Your several cases. If you were going
to give man directions how to cross i
river at difficult ford, you would Be sT,le
apt to point out the rocks, and wlnrlpools,
and dangerous places where he must not
go, than you would be to call his attention
to the smooth and even parts. This may
be the case with myself in making you out
a chart by which to win and retain the af-
fections of the fair.
In the first place, then, I would warn
You not to be too preciipitate. Ladies do
not like for youto suppose that their hearts
are like iron fortresses, or wooden citadels,
to be entered "a ct arniS and carried by
storm. Therefore, as you hope for success.
WOO gently-talk to them with soft Small
voice. whose gentle tones steal impercepti-
bic over the heart, awakening the spmpa-
thles of the soul. | would furthermore ad-
wise you, as You value your chances for
success, never to undertake to court bv let
ter F; for if you do, in seven cases out often.
you will fail. A nice little billet, with a
little nonsense in it, will do very well to be-
gin with but when you come to give ex-
press on to your feelings, don't put it on
paper, | conjure you-unless there be no
possible chance Of obtaining a personal in
terview A s0gitten proposition gives them
too long time for reflection, besides sa-
voring too much of business transaction.
50 great too, is female vanity, that a large
majority Of them will show your letters,
(only to their "bosom friends" in the
strectest confidence, of course) and the con
sequences are, that there generally arises
t~o sides to the question-whereas had sle
been left to her oa0n Judgment there would
very probably have been but one. (Mytair
trends will please not understand me as in
slnuatlng that they are not capable ofkeep-
ing a secret-by no means, for great ma
ny of them can boast Of more integrity in
matters of this sort than we of the sterner
sex-but then they knoe0 that what have
stated is, in large number of cases, actrl-
ally so) Saith the quaint Butler, in his
immortal Hndibras,"
" Full oft have letters caus'd the writer's
To curse the day they were inditers."
Not wishing to weary your patience at
the beginning, l will close this letter, prom
islng to give yon some more important in
structions next week.
MERRY ANDREW.
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For the Spirit of the Age.
Sketches Of Travel. -
WASHINGTON, d. c., Sept. Is

WAsHINGToN, ID. c., Sept 1853.
l know of nothing, at present, that
would be more interesting 70 your readers,
than the following information in two let
ters from a friend, concerning Kansas af-
fairs, which | viii give in his own words :
LEcoMpToN, Kansas, Aug 27, 1858.
promised you when left Washington
that would tell you all about this country,
of which every person has heard so much,
and but few know much about. We have
all heard of Kansas, but the political trou-
bles have occupied so much attention that
the real merits of the Territory, as to eli
mate, soil, &C., have almost entirely been
lost sight of. | arrived in the Territory
one week ago last night, just DAYS from
Washington-a feat which few years ago
would have been almost marvellous, but
which for the present time is considered
ordinary travel-in fact hardly up to ordi-
nary.
spent the first three days after my ar
rival in and around Leavenworth-a beau
tiful young city, three miles below the Fort
on the Missouri River. The country around
Leayenworth is the finest that | had ever
beheld. It's not vast level plain or prairie
such as most of Indiana and Illinois, but
sufficiently undnlating to drain the coun-
try and prevent pools of water, or marshes
from forming, which create SO much chills
and fever in those countries that are SC
level. 1t is true thatfever and ague prevail
here to some extent, but it is, am inclined
to think, owing to the decaying vegetable
matter that has been turned over with the
plow, in order to the cultivation of the
crops.
left Leavcnworth on Tuesday morning
for this city, and on the route traversed a
section of country which if it were possible.
excelled that about Leavenworth. [ think
it would almost be impossible to make a
finer one. | passed thro' the celebrated
city of Lawrence and had sight of the
notorious Jim Lane, who | must confess in
appearance is not a very formidable man
The town is about as large as | expected
to find it. 1t is situated on the bank o.
the Kaw or Kansas River, very small
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For the Spirit of the Age.
What School Committees can do with
Little Touble.

They can, once week, visit the school
in their district, see how it is governed
and hear few recitations. A few hours
spent in this way will produce surprising
amount of good. This visit will be to
teacher and to children an earnest of the
interest taken in the school, and until the
next weekly visit, all hands will be think
ing of what occurred at the last visit; of
the mistakes made, and the improper things
discovered, and how better appearance
generally may be exhibited on the next oc-
casion. Thns will spur be given to teach.
er and pupils that will effect an entire rev.
olution in the school.
All this can be done by an exceeding
ly simple thing it needs only that the
three or two committeeman 90 once week
t. the school; sit down and spend three
hodrs in seeing what is going on. If any
one doubts this, there is very easy way
Of proving it-let the expe riment be tried
J.C. G. K.
Rocky River, Chatham county. Y. G..
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ORIGINAL PAPERS.
Written for the Spirit Of the Age.
THE COUSINS.
BY MINNIE f. RAY.

In one Of the largest and most splendid
ly situated honscs in the city of -, sat
a man apparently in the meridian Of life.
Surrounded by every luxury that wealth
and refined taste could suggest, still he
looked careworn and sad, and his counte-
nance plainly showed, that his house, beau
tiful furniture and equipage, did not satisfy
the cravings Of his heart. The door open
cd and his wife and daughter entered. The
former seating himself by his side, com
menced conversing with him; the latter
went to the piano and dashed off fash
ionable waltz; and in the meantime, kind
reader, with your permission, we will en-
deavor to describe them. Mrs. ST. Clair,
for that was the lady's name, was what we
would call splendid, a magnificent wo-
man. Dressed in the utmost taste and in
the most fashionable style, she looked
scarcely older than the beautiful girl who
called her mother. Time had dealt lightly
with her, and she was still! apparently young.
A stranger making her acquaintance would
remark, show queeulike she moves, and
with what regal grace she does the honors
Of her house" Her eyes seemed to take
yoViu at a.glance, yet they were soulless,
for ttey spoke only the language of pride.
She was "a one idead" woman. Her hand
some house, her daughter and her position
in society, were all that she thought Of
She had no greater ambition, than to pos
sess the costiest Of furniture, and the most
admired daughter. Eva, the young lady,
was beautiful and accomplished, and every
where else than at home, she shone pre-
eminent. Now that we have given a slight
description Of them, let us listen to their
conversation
"Rcally, Mr.. st. Clair, it must be done
Eva has been attending parties all the sea.
son, and we have not yet given one. What
will Mrs. Genmore and the other ladies
sayl | tell you it must be done, and hand
somely too
Mr.. st. Clair sighed. "Well, Carrie, il
YOU insist, it shall be done; yet my bust
ness is in "A very critical state, and every
dollar taken from it makes me stand in a
more dangerous position"
"Wcll,' said Mrs. ST. Clair, "after this j:
over, we can rctrench. Think now il
will never do to let the world know that
you arc in danger of failing, for if it should
get ont, Eva may give up all hopes of OBJ
tanning an establishment" aud with thi.
the worldly minded woman and her daugh
ter left the room, TO decide on invitations
refreshments, and the various other ct cete
ras necessary to constitute a fashionable
pnrtv
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CHAPTER II.

In an humble tenement in one of the
back streets, sat a young and gentle girl.
She too was beautiful, yet it was not the
beauty of form or face, it WIS the souls
pure lovcIiness. Tears were slowly chasing
each other down her pale checks, for her
heart was very sad. "Oh, mother, how can
| bear this; to toll so hard, and sec vou
working your life away for bread Mother,
| cannot bear it--and now that we can get
no more work, what shall we do (" and
Lillian Woodbury. hid her face in her moth
ev's bosom and wcpt aloud
"God will take care of us, my child"
said her mother-a noble looking woman,
whose actions proclaimed her to be one of
natures nobility. God will take care of
us, my child-only trust in him; for has
he not said that he will be husband to
the widow and father to the fatherless ~
With such heavenly consolation did the
widow Woodbury. strive to fill her daugh-
ter's mind and as she became more calul,
together they kncIt aud impIored the bless
ing of the Most High upon them.
After arising from their dcyotions, thew
remained silent awhile, each engaged in
thought. At last Lillian exclame,l-"Oh,
mother, | am youug, know, but might |
not make something towards our support
by writing for some of the papers You
know when vas at school my teachers
used to say that would make an Author.
css and If should succeed, then no more
work for you, mother. May | not AT least
try!"
The widows eyes fled with tears, and
for moment she did not reply. lIel
heart was TOO full for utterancc. The tac,
other daughter brought too wildly to mint
the one she had loved SO loadly; the on,
for whom she hail given up father, mother
and spenlcd home. She was a Younger
sister Of Mr.. 81. Chairs, aul although they
ligel in the same city, there was no com
mnniaation between them Her brother
never Iorgaye her for marrying Ernes,
Woo ibrry, who was only poor artist
with his talents for an inheritance. At.i
her mlrraya Tor n few years ai Nent SIC |
he was highly respected, and j. he ha,
lived would have been known 20 fame bu
a sudlen pestilence carrieI him off. auC
left his young wife aud little daughter t,
penury. BY the assistance Of some friends
tue daughter was kept at school until sh
had flushed her education, and from the
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MOUNTAIN MEAsURKsEx7.-The highest
peak Of the Black Mountain in North Caro-
lima, which is the highest land east Of the
Rocky Mountains, has been measured three
times By scientific persons, and the results
are quite remarkable. Prof. Mitchell meas
ured it in 1855, and Prof Guyot in 1856 +,
the FIRST reported the height to be 6.7OS feet
the Iatter's figures we're 6,7O9 feet. Major
j. c. Turner measured it last year, and re.
ported the elevation to be GIL feet The
first twowere ebarometrieal measurements; the
third was made with the spirit level. Mt.
Washington, the highest in New England, is
6,3O0 feet above the sea.
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Rocky River, Chatham county, N.

OLD BIBLE.-The Newbern N CT Daily
Progress states that there is bible in that
town, formerly the property of the late james
L. Stanly, that is remarkable for its antioui-
ty-it being 2O5 years old.
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RALEIGH, NORTH CARoLINA,

70 her mother what had passed at her un-
Gle ;, she could no longer deny her the
privilege OF trying to engage herself as a
contributor to one or more Of the city pa
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were already seated; but his heart was full
children" said he, ''your mothers pray
ers are now answered. l have passed that
house where | spent so much time and
money, without the least desire to enter.
Let us praise the Lord together" They
fell upon their knees-he BY the armchair,
on the spot which had been in times past
a Bethel and an Ebenezer to his wife-and,
with joyful hearts, they too raised their
hearts and voices in gratitude and praise to
God, who had plucked him as brand from
the burning; alike acknowledging his
weakness, and asking strength to stand in
the hour of temptation
God heard those prayers; and Martin
- became as eminent for pietv, as he
had before .een prominent in the service
of tan.
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FOR LIE OR IL l. y L
Harness! Harness!!
A Neat dwelling house for sale
Iiydrant. Hose

StTTUATED in EIgeueld, Ou the Galiatn Turnpike
- kor further p,ruculars aPp! 20
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The Great English Remedy.
ThOrn's Compound Extract of
COpaiba and Sarsaparilla,

DossSsEs advantages not enjoyed by any other med
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In approved form, that Of paste entirely taste
less and unpleasant sensation 10 the patient
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AS the above valuable preparation has been eXten-
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The stamp around each pot will also bear the names
OF the Proprietor and Of the United States agents.
Druggists and Dealers will observe on each dozen
package the following label:
IMPORTANT CAUuoS.-The increased reputation and
great demand for Thorns Compound Extract Of Copai
ba and SaTsapaTa, have been Inducements for others
offer limitations Of this valuable medicine. Vendors
particularly warned of this fact that they may be
their guard, and not dispose of any impure article,
calculated nure their reputation and destroy the
merits of the original preparation, 20 obvate which
the Subscriber Successor James Tarrant, by whom
il first introduced into the United States) has at
tached his signature 70 this caution, 10 counterfeit
which is forgery. JoHN A. TARiNANT.
Address orders for the above article with fun drec-
tons for shipment To
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II. II. r.

ITEAITH will, in all cases, follow the use OF Rad
II ways r. r. Remedies There are none so sick
or diseased. weak, feeble, crippled with pain or
inhrmities. but that ladSay's Ready Relief, Renewal
ing Rcsolvent Regulators, the nature OF the dis
sickness may require, will quickly and rapid
ly cure.
These remedies consist Of Railways Ready Relief;
Railway Renovatng Resolvent; Railway Regulators
Each Of these remedies possesses special curative pow
es wherein their combined medicinal properties are
required; and when thus used II there is sufficient life
and strength within the diseased dying body 10 sus
their action the patient viii live and be restored
| to health.
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FLOWER SEEDS BY MAIL.
Twenty Choice Varieties for cns Dollar.


TINE subsei ber respectfully announces uiat Is y
Il "a supply u tllSt has been greatly de- ~,
by Amateurs ui Flowers, he has pur -.
from Mr. b. T. Bliss, og SIriughoid, Ailss, an
OF hs Hover Ecols WhNh hhNe been
found and are known IA every state ~ tle Uhoh, io
lowing Bliss CHtal,gCes thai may be
seen sell them a exactly hs prices His seeds
embrace Ouly those oi HIS raising, but seleo
the best Enslsh, french, ANA German How
seeds They sold at hall the price thai nuwer
seeds hav before commanded "a tins market
I have selected Out OF my large coiccuon OF flower
seeds, the beautiful and shoNy varieties, each
sortd color, and calculated u prDauce line
enc wi planted d bg4s lntlic Hover
border. have had each variety disuueuy marked
Botanical ing elah name height, time oi
towering, color uf the noNer, manner oi growing,
whether trailing, ke,, the time should be
In selecting varieties have been careful to
.u,e VII! shy bloomes have AN insgnin
thai the collections viii comprise
only those which really snowy and handsome aud
or any lady or gentleman might be disposed
order them. collection Will be sent free BY post
to ANY part Of the country NJ the following Prces:
Assortment Of twenty choice varieties
> of Annuas ........ ...,........... 81 co
rr.. No = consists of twenty choioe varie-
a-s-sssss tlss OF Tnannais Per-nniais 90
a.. No. 3, CONSISTS OF extra hne N4Fte-
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cling many Of the ne" and choicest IN =
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cites selected from Prze floSefs OF kngsh ran
sses German Carnsiion, and Picotee finksr Nsr-
benas. Trafiants French Astersl and Ioueis Hot
-. yhocks each which are sold al twenty ave ~,
pssssas IN ordering VIII please give the number q
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Sole Proprietor Of The Cordial,

Also Mclean 8 Volcanic on Iiniment
HS- Principal Depot on the corner of Third and
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HF- For sale In Louisville by BELL, ABBOTT Co.,
Springer Bro, and Ray ymond Patton.
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once and get some of Mclean Cordial II viii nvig-
vein, and the rich rosy bloGm OF health 70 mount IA
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We say 10 parents, il your children are sicklv pu.
ny, afflicted with complaints prevalent among chm
drcn, give them small quantity Of Mclean Cordial
q nl.LnnI.i N IN. a..
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II. R. Il.


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