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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1859-06-01
CHAPTER VIII.

FOR o child is in a new world, and learpetb soms
what every moment;
dis eye is quick to observe, his m emory tora,b
in secret, 0n
His ear is greedy of knowledoa ora RI
plastic as soft wax"
Twas the first day of September, a bright
beautiful morning and once more the halls
OF Mrs. Durands Seminary resounded with
the glad, merry voices of the young students
assembled there. Joyous welcomes were ex-
changed among those who had but lust ar
rived, Tor young girls from afar attended the
school. There werea few strangers present.
new scholars-who looked on sadly, and felt
their hearts heavy and home-sick among so
many, for truly we can be alone though mid
crowds. But Mrs. Durand was very conside.
rate and kind, and with gentle words and af.
Iecuonate smiles, soon restored their happi-
ness. -" Pr
The bell had just been ruag, and the girls
mere 1urrylng towards the school-room, when
MIo: DuIand was summoned to the parlor to
Minnie Forest.
Arrangements had previously been made
for her reception into the. school and All;e
had but just come to introduce Minnie and
give encouragement to the timid girl. Mrs
Durand had never before seen Minnie and
was struck with her sweet, intellectual face
and graceful manners. for though the child
FLUSHED and felt embarrassed in the presence
OF her new teacher, Mrs. Durand penetrated
beneath her confusion, and saw instinctiyelv
the mind and heart of her new pupil. In
stantly her own heart grew warm to the love.
y. girl, and drawing her to her bosom. she
pressed a kind kiss upon her brow, and babe
her welcome among them. Allie then re-
turned home. and Mrs. Durand nushered Min
ME INTO the school-room. Twas a trying
mofnentsfor the child, for all ewes were turn.
ed upon her, and she felt it:.bnt with a blash
and smile she slightly bowed and took her
seat at the desk appropriated to her use
speak they could not-'twas agaiastthe rules.
but many a meaning look and smile of pleas,
ure were bestowed upon her by the girls that
morning, for all bent in homage to her love-
liness, and felt she would be the fayorite
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1859-06-01
Our Pipe-The Weed.

1t is said, that with a Dutcbman his w;eo
his flly, and his pipe, are synonymous terms
all are valuable-all are hard to part with.
Now we are not so far gone as that: nothing
comes IN competition with our better half
but we confess to a wonderful attachment 70
u Plpe. As to the ueed, we have no de-
fence to make for it. 1t is a nauseous fItbv
sickenlng narcotic, only fit for a horn-worm
OF a goat, outside of our pipe but when a
good article is crammed into it, a fresh coal Of
IRE Is put on, and we are placed at the other
end of a long reed stem on a cold, rainy day,
we are up to any thing in the editorial line.
Fops and gentlemen may sport a cigar
puff away on the best magnum Jonum-twirl
IL between their teeth and make smoke holes
OF their eyes and nose, at the rate of ~sixpence
a piece, ifthey choose; but give us our pipe
filled with Old Virginny, at half a cent a
smoke, and we are fixed. What a boon com
pan1on In lonely hours-what an antidOte to
ennua-what an evaporator of ghosts, hog
6ooDihio ain CIllLIleTdS OlTe-WnaLa luller 10
the tooth-ache-what a plaster to the smart
OF a woman's tongue-apanace for the head
ache-a bank for an empty purse, and a good
exchange for a snooze.
Next to our old arm chair, it is an essential
prerequisite for a poem-an indispensable
accompaniment for a learned discussion in
metaphysics, or philosophical disquisition.
or a lecture on temperance, or a hit at the
fashions, or a tale of love, or a sharp repAr-
tee or a tilt at the liquor traffic.
But alas! our pipe is broken, and madam
wants change, and our devil wants coPy, and
the ~tailor's bill is at hand, and the sick child
is crying, and the servant maid is cutting an
tics, and the larder is out, and whats to be
done, to lull the commotion? Pity that we
ever saw a pipe or learned to puff-but the
deed is done, and nothing can BE well gotten
up until our pipe is replaced, well filled,
lighted and stuck in our mouth. Boys never
touch the weed. We have learned by sad ex-
perience, when once you love the pipe, you
are nobody without it.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1859-06-01
Greensboro Female College Commence
ment.

The exercises connected with this Institu-
ton were very interesting. On Wednesday
at II o'clock, Rev. L.. L. Hendren, of the
North Carolina Conference, preached the An
nual Sermon. His subject, says the Times,
was the superiority of the Scriptures, as COM
pared to other knowledge. The Sermon was
well studied and we listened to it with a great
deal of satisfaction. It's enforcement was es-
pecialiy appropriate, and we doubt not will be
promotlve of much good.
The Concert was given by the young la
dies Wednesday night, and the verdict of
some, whose opinions we heard pretty freely
expressed, and to whose taste we give prece-
dence, was, that the Concert was most cred;-
table to all, the taste of the Faculty and the
execution of the young ladies.
Thursday was devoted chiefly to the GRAD
uatlng exercises. Fifteen young ladies form
ed the graduating class.
Hon. I. G. Reade, who had consented to
deliver the Literary Address before the two
societies, was detained at home by family in
disposition. By a pressing invitation of the
young ladies, Rev. DR.. Deems consented to
III the time by an extempore address. And
all VINO know the ready wit of DR.. Deems.
together with his mind of quick and rand
perceptions, are prepared to agree with rs
That the treat was racy, pleasant and exceed
ingly entertaining.
upon the presentation of the diplomas and
Bibles, Rev. President Jones delivered a most
practical address, in which some of the wrong
loeas prevailing in reference to the proner
education OF young. ladies, were noticed in
most appropriate and impressive manner
Inc lines pays a glorious tribute to tbe
gallery of paintings.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1859-06-01

ALI THE YEAR RoUND."-"Houschold
Words, Dickens Journal, has been discon-
tinued, and in its place we are to have Ar
THE YEAR Round, edited by Charles Dickens.
and reprinted in New York, by j. M. Emer-
son d Co., simultaneously with the London
Edition. Of Mr.. Dickens, it is unnecessary
hat we should speak his fame is worldwide.
and every body knows all that we could saw
OF him. ALL THE YEAR Round may be had
upon the following terms: Single copies. bv
all Newspaper Dealers at 5 cents, yearly at
81 90, club rates for five copies and upwards
81 90. Address the Publishers, 81 Park
Row, New York.
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WEDNESDAY. JUNE l, 1859.
Special Notice.

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MARRIAGE FAVORABLE TO Loxev
,af' . distinguished statistician, has recent
y pnolshed a paper on the influence of mar
rage on the mortality of the French neonle
fortunately, the French vital statistics have
LOT years been collected with great thorough.
ness and fidelity, and the conclusions 49,
upon them are, therefore, to be relied nnon
Inc statistics show these two facts very clear
" VIZ: the evil consequences of too ear,v
marriages before the parties have arrived :.
maturity, and the superior longevity of the
married over the single. Among the wid
owed the mortality is higher than among the
married. and the highest mortality is among
'ie unmarried between the ages of TWENTY
and sixty.
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A Word to the Order.

Brothers! receive a suggestion from one
has long battled against the enemies of
Many of you may have hith-
erto been slumbering upon your arms. The
little success which has crowned your efforts
in late years, may have discouraged you, yet
enough has been done to revive your courage
and inspire you with hope, What has been
done, may be done again. And if the pros
pect be bad for new recruits or great sue
cesses, yet the danger is imminent for strong
aggressive inroads upon the camps of the
Sons:
The coming political canvass in our State,
already bodies a deadly strife. Whichever
party shall win, there is danger of severe
losses to the cause of Temperance. Could
they be induced to Danish intoxicating liquors
from the contest, then ace should be winners,
no matter which party lost. But what if AL
cohol should array his Internal legions against
the peace, sobriety and virtue of both parties,
what must be the consequences?
Now, while we nave not a word to say to
disturb your party connexions, or damp the
ardor of your attachments to cherished par
ty principles, we must invoke a more hearty
and Jealous devotion to your temperance
nrincinlas and nh1;na+ione OF this erisis TIL
camp-fres OF the enemy are being lighted.
and you must light yours. Your zeal for the
cause must be kindled ahesh and you must
nerve yourself FOR the mighty conflict which
is coming on.
Brothers! when were you last at the Di-
vision room? When did Won last ,n;nc,o
with your brethren in the beautiful ceremo-
Mess of the Order? Has it been some times
The cause needs you there. Your sword is
becoming rusty. Friendship needs YOUR
assistance. Love has grown cold and is
shlVerlng for the lack of your warm breath.
: Truth" weeps as a widow, because her chill
dren are not. Up, up, ye Sons and renew
your pledges upon the affairs of the Order.
Stand forth once more, the champions of yir-
tue and ~sobriety, and good shall come of it.
Now brothers, we propose that our week
ly meetings be revived and crowded esnec;.L
y oulhls the progress of.the coming politi-
cal campaign in this State. Let the old Di-
VISIONS be revived, and let the Sons throno
the Halls, and once more gather around the
affairs OF sacrifice and conservation. IF the
politicians have their gatherings, let us not
be beaten by them. Let public temperance
meetings be held at every accessible point
Bring out your strong takers and let us fight
Alcohol to the death. Seek out the cold.
hearted and the blackslidden and bring them
to your Temperance banquets. Gather in
the lost sheep into the fold once more. Bring
the halt and the lame, that they may be re-
stored. Keep the fires burning, and thus
save from capture by the enemy, any strae-
Cling, bewildered scout. Thus will you pre-
sent a bold front to the enemy, and our cause
will again prosper.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1859-06-01

School CATALoGUE.-We have received a
catalogue of the Edgeworth Female Semina-
ry, for 1852, located at Greensboro. N. C.
This Seminary seems to be in a fourishing
condition, numbering, in all, 1O4 pupils. Our
friend Richard Sterling, A. NJ, is President,
assisted by an able corps of Professors. This
is one of the best managed and best regula-
ted Female Institutions in the country, and
commends itself to the favorable considera-
ton of parents and guardians generally.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1859-06-01

~ The Religious Herald and Western
Carolina Waterman, both published at Hen
Jacksonville, have been discontinued, and the
Offices sold to Rev. Messrs. L. F. Siler and c.
ID. Smith, who intend establishing a paper at
franklin, in Macon county, n. C. See Pros
pectus in advertising columns. These gen
tlemen are able writer's and will, without
doubt, present their readers with an excellent
journal. We wish them abundant success in
their enterprise.
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@Temperance Celebration.

We are requested to give notice, that some
of the Divisions in Franklin county. intend
having a celebration in Eranklinton, on the
Bird Saturday in June, instant. The public
generally are invited to attend. 1t will af-
ford us great pleasure to comply with the
invitation to deliver the Address on the oc-
c%asion, if we should return home in time.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1859-06-01

NEW THEOLOGICAL SCHOOL IN VIRGINIA.
n United Synod of the Presbyterian Church
OF the United States, sitting at Lynchhurg,
nave voted to establish a Theological School
near the University of Virginia. Immediate
ly after the vote was taken, three gentlemen
subscribed $4,000 each towards establishing
the school, and in a few hours the subscrip-
ton was run up to &21, $40.
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ITO BE C~ONTINUED.)

HE AMERICAN PUMP.-We recently accept
ed an invitation to witness the truly wonder
tul operation Of what is termed 1.-THE Amer
lean Pump lately invented by Mr.. James
M. hdney, its present proprietor. Having
had considerable practical experience in the
use OF machinery of this character, after test
ing this with our own hands, we have no hes
ltatlon IN according to it our un qualified ia
vor. In truth, it surpasses everything for
the purpose, We have ever before examined.
Inc pump which we tested at the factory
OF Mr.. Edney was placed some twenty feet
under the ground, and a pipe was extended
ABOUT % feet INTO the air, with a hole in it at
the height OF about 20 feet from the punp.
laklng hold of the handle, we made only a
silght movement, when the water gushed
out, with scarcely any exertion on our part
whatever.
The hole was then closed, and a small bow.
but ten years of age, took hold of the handle
and worked 1t, raising water with perfect ease
to the height ofsixty-fve feet, at the rate of
from ten to fifteen gallons a minute. We al
SO worked it ourselves, raising water to this
height, and Were satisfied that. water could
be raised with it, from a we'll ofthis depth, by
either-a boy or female, without the least
wearing exertion; and that it will raise water
with ease to any desirable height.
This pump combines simplicity, durability,
and cheapness, and can be put into a well of
any depth without requiring any one to enter
1t. II is well adapted for Steam Boilers, Rail
road Tanks, Distilleries, &c.
Mr.. Edney has such confidence in its mer-
Its, that he is willing to allow every person
who may purchase one, when it has been put
up and tested, in case it does not give salts
faction, to return it at his expense, and he
will refund the money.
Onr many readers, who are interested in
this class of machinery, would do well to
communicate with Mr.. James NJ. Edney, lat,
Chambers street, this city, and they can OBJ
tain circulars with all the information desired.
~. 7. Journal
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~ The Editor of the Age left home on
Saturday last, to attend the sitting of the
National Division which convenes at Philadel-
phia, this day, June the 1st. He will keep
his subscribers postedup with its proceedings.
His Correspondents must be patient till he
returnc
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1859-06-01

EDUCATIONAL SocIETY.-At a public meet.
ing IN Newoern, a committee of 25 of tho
most eminent citizens of that place was an.
pointed to provide for the proper recept;on
and entertainment of the members Of tho
=. " educational Society, which is to meet
in that place on the I4th of June.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1859-06-01

HARPER's MAGAZINE, FOR JUNE.-We thank
Mr. Pomeroy for a copy of this elegant
monthly. Owing to sickness and a press of
other business, we have not examined it psr-
ticuiarly, but judging from a cursory view, 1t
seems to be a capital No. Send to Mr.. Pome-
roy and procure a copy.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1859-06-01

BKeNcHIrIs.-Rey. F. L.. B. Shaver, Presi-
dent of the Alabama Conference of the Meth
.odist Protestant Church, in an account of
his winter 6df9hrongh the district, says:
s1snoke d. ~cofnpositioa of equal parts. of
saE-dust of fat lightwood and ground coffee,
for the benefit of my throat, and it has done
me more good than anything | have tried for
years 1t is here given to all who are Attic
ted with bronchial disease. Try it, and if
it does not do you good, it will be the first
failure in my knowledge, after a good many
trials"
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1859-06-01

Ia The Communication about the Pic
mic, did not reach US in time for this issue, but
shall appear in our next.
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CONTINUED
CHAPTER VII.

$50 he madly rushed on, and tried to forget his
being
The noisy revel, and the low debauch, and fierce
excitement Of play,
With dreary Interchange of palling pleasures, filled
the duh round Of existence.
Memory was to him q foe; so he Acw for false So
lace to tho wine cup,
And stunned his enemy AZ even, but she rent him
asR giant in the morning"
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1859-08-10

sUGARThs sales embraced l50 hhds from first hands at
steady prices and q hhds. Cuba Muscovado OF &c. a h.
MOLASsEs.. SALES 100 bbs Fermenting and Ordinary At
&c.,. and 40 half bbs also at &c. q gallon.
FLoUR...T There was some inquiry fer superfne, which
held more FIRMLY but transactions. Extra
WAS dull and dropping.
The sales of Corn embraced 900 to 1000 Sacks OF
which 100 Weevy Creole &c., $50 Mixed at 81 co. 800 NJ
81 TO- and 200 to 800 White 81 ls9sl 20 Q bushel. Of
Oats 70 SEQ sacks ST. Lousis sold at 52c. u bushe
or Bran and Shorts 1872 sacks taken 81 25 and Of
Shorts 1870 sacks at 81 05 q leo ID.
PROVISIONS. The sales o; Pork confined to or
two small lots, OF which particulars reported. OF
Bacon 80 casks Ribbed Sides sold 80 casks Sugar
Cured Hams at l01c. q b. In Lard heard of
tons.
BALE ROPE $50 coils Eaudspun at and 500
Machine Made at 7Sic. q ID.
INDIA BAGGING.. .25o bales were Sold to arrive as
l45ac. q yard
COFFEE confined to 80 bags llc aud 70 at
an.
WHIsKY..,.We did not hear of sale.
FRE1GHTS.. Nothing Of any moment doing.
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RAILROAD TRAVELLING.
-. NEW ORLEANS, jack
- SON AND GREAT NORTHERN

During the continuance Of the Bsnnet Care Grevsse psssen.
Ssc Bridse hirty miles from New Oreans BY the
trsrs Of the Caroon Railroad to the Lake. thence by
and corodious steamboats, Manchac Bridge beyond which
there Is NO interruption. IN
Passengers VIII leave New Orleans from the Carroon Rail.
read Depot Tivo Circ six O'Clock morning
twenty minutes sig in the afternoon and returning New
rsAns will arrive tho Depot Tvo Circle eight o'clock
In the morning, and the same hour In the evening"
The trains for Kenner will leave depot the fost Of Cal
nor 81 A. NJ and r. N. Freight for this station will b
received ct the passenger depot from p. H. until r n
Ears, 40 cents each way.
Freight for Msnchac stations above will be received dahl
M sid warehouse the south bank Of the New Canal be
tween Liberty and Howard streets, until bP. NJ.
No freight will be received unless consigned to parties re6
ing the established stations the line Of road It's
uoctions
viii be seen by foregoing that passengers and fregh
will transported without interruption and that connections
with other roads will be made regularly her stofore.
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friend 10 the Pond Settlements has sent us the
Eggeat bull rush that ever grew. We mean to use it
= walking cane So, wherever we go hereafter, we
nhall 90 With q rush. Louisville Journal
Tho biggest bullrnsh y weeever saw, was when
10 we're once chased across twenty acre field by
~ vent Il Mi16 arush. Lafayette Courier.
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STREET UoMM,R--oFFICIAL.

FOURTH DISTRICT POUND-yVas brought
to the Fourth District Pound Jackson street, between
Laurel and Constance streets, estray-
One black md white she goat, short horns.
Whchif claimed within the expensesters
paid will be sold at public auction al said Pound,
FRIDAY, August IL, 1853. at 10 O'Clock, A. NJ.
New Orleans, August 8, 1859.
G. o. FLECHIER Street Commissioner.
Registered August s, 1852
EPAVE DU QUATRIEME DTSTRICT-Il
u etc conduit depot des epave du uatrene District
jackson entire les res Constance ct Laurel CONNIE epaye
Une eheyre blanche OF noire, les cornes tongues.
81 la de cheve nest Reliance dams dix ct les ais
payes, ellie vendue enchere pnbique dit depot
10 TENDREDI IL d'aodt 1859 10 heures, A. NJ.
G. o. FLECHIER ComtnisSaire des rues.
Nouvelie Orleans, s daoht 1859 aug 10 Il
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Children three yeAfe old under ree those over three
and twelve old hapnce all yoars old
salfxrc.
e Of the Master Of Camp street, opposite
residence establishment the Of the road can procure
tickets packages Of twenty for their use at
duced rate
The Company prepared to forward and Pack
ges Of all kinds to every place with which they have
Mon receiving and delivering the any part Of the city
7. 8. WILLIAMS,
Sa9f Nayiar AZ
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OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.

OOMYTRoLl.ER'S OFFICE, I
74s5-.5e City of New Orleans, July 7, 1855
DESOLVED, That the Colnptrot Ter be, ana
II he Is hereby authorized required give notice.
Sending journal that II acceraancs
s 1854 the will pay bill seai the city unless
oonrace under authority order from The Comptroller,
IN accordance With the ordinance referred to.
nsdl p. l.. TRACY,
President Board Of Assistant Aldermen.
[sianod1 l.. II. PLACE,
President Board 81 Alderman.
Approved April 49, 1859. S
[SignedI JOHN b LEWIS, Mayor.
Ehe ssenson Of the on ssrs cyaud o. tho public %
respectfully called 10 shefcrsgonS resolution
V. DuPLESSIS,
iyl6g Comptroller City Of NeR orleans.
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JEFFERSON CITY, August 0, 1859.
The supply Of Hogs Cattle continues ample In dull
market Prices easy for purchasers our quotat IONS
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PONTCHAlxTRAIN RAIL-
~ ROAD SUMMER ARRANGEMENT


On Sundays the steam train will make the o'clock morning
trip and leave the city every hour after IL o'clock until
o'clock OF night
On and Sunday, 18th inst here will DO half hour trip
every Sunday from o'clock until 8.
special trips from Lake at night by the Horse Car
when required, by notifying the Conductor.
The Steam Train will stop GENTLY Station when notified
except mail trips and after o'clock p NJ Sundays Fars
Is CENTS and conductors must have timely notice
40
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ST. ES5EEyJ Observation-Disclosures 1859
&c Sssssaase 9NEW ORLEANS. JACKSON GREAT
e xp r G g 3 ,

ExpresS,
toce In the Railroad Building Camp street. opposite La
Jete sqaare will deliver in part Of the city such Bag
~ the Railroad, otherwise be entrusted to their
harge; forward the same with and dispatch to any
the Great Northern Railroad the Southern Railroad
the Mississippi Central Railroad receiving them for that
ether the Express Office the residences Offices Of
Individuals.
On approaching Orleans the Baggage Master will go
through Train receive the Checks and address of all
wishing their Baggage sent TO their hotel residence
Ths Company will be responsible for all articles placed
Ia charge Of the Baggage Master.
sxPREss CHARGES IN ADDITION TO RR. FREIGHT: