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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1859-07-20
Ancient Fiction and Modern Fact.

The Enchanted slave story which Cervates
puts into the mouth of Don Quixote was
doubtless intended as a satire upon the ex-
travagant pretensions and miserable failure of
the physicians of that day. But the fctions-
of one age sometimes become the facts of an
other, and could Cervates revisit the earth,
he would see many of the cures ironically
attributed to Don Quixote's nostrum, actual
~ accomplished by Holloway's Ointment
The magic of science has shamed the legends:
of necromancy, in the beneficent effects of
remedies introduced by that distinguished
man.
Extravagant eulogy is not in our way !"
but there is q difference between fattery and
simple justice. 1t has happened that in sew
eral instances we have witnessed the effect
Of Holloway's Ointment upon external dis
eases. That it will cure erysipelas, salt rheum,
and ~virulent, deepseated ulcers, we can tes-
tify from facts that have come under our own
observation, and if faith is to be placed in the
consentaneous declarations of the thousands
and tens of thousands who have tested its
! properties in this country and throughout the
world, there can be no doubt that it is a.
specifc-the only specifc-for s~crofula and
cancer. The late war in Europe afforded a.
grand opportunity to ascertain its value as a.
dressing for flesh wounds, fractures and con-
~tusions, and it appears from the published
official reporters of the army surgeons, that
its application in such cases was followed by
very remarkable results. The pain and in
fammation of the parts rapidly subsidized, and
healthful reaction ensued. Injuries for which
the ordinary recipes were the tourniquet, the
saw and the amputating knife, were cured
{ without difficulty by the use of this power
full recuperant
Probably no class of our countryman bet
ter understand the value of Holloway's oint
, ment than the denizens of the far west. II
is in fact their "salve for every sore" whether
. occasioned by accident or the result of hard
. ship and exposure. The Southern planters
regard it as an indispensable item in Their
plantation dispensaries, and useit almost uni
v~ersally as a remedy for the eruptions ant
gla1dular diseases so common among thel
negroes. In New England, where invention
1t and discoveries are generally at the outse
S, looked upon with d~istrnst, the Ointment ha
attained an extraordinary degree of popular
d. ty, and the demand for it in the states of Ney
r York, and Pennsylvania has been quardrt
I'd pied within three years. In fact, it has n
lg rival in public esteem among the remedies
re the age if We except the celebrated pills fl
- internal diseases introduced by its world r.
rp nowned inventor.
Oh In the olden time, the law awarded to ever
at Roman who saved the life of a fellow citize
is a civic crown. If the moderns had perpet,
ms ated the custom, Holloway's Regalia would b
al this time have been the eighth wonder ofth
n WORLDLY. o. Crescent"
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1859-07-20
High Taxes.-The Great Cause.

The last twenty working days in July"
is the time fixed by law, in North Carolina,
for collecting taxes for the past year, and CIV
ing in the lists of taxables for the ensuing
one. And now as the farmer, mechanic or
any other citizen goes up to settle with the
tax-collector, he very naturally inquiries, at
least in his own mind, mhat creates the ne
cessity for this constant increase of the ratio
of taxation. He is told, that it is caused by
the increased debt of the State in carrying
out her works of internal improvement but
when he comes to examine the amount levied
for Mis purpose, he finds it a uery small item,
in the aggregate of his taxes. But when he
scrutinizes the matter, he finds the two great
sources of public expenditure are pauperism
and crime. He finds that, to build poor
houses and to support their inmates and Off
GERS connected with them, a large sum is
raised by taxation and expended every year.
He finds that the administration of criminal
justice, the support Of jails and prisoners con-
fined in them, the arrest of offenders against
the law, the expenses of the courts and the
fees of officers, roll up another large amount
to be paid by taxation. These two sources
of taxation, be ascertains, make up the lar
ger portion of the burdens that bear so heav-
lily ON him; and he institutes an inquiry
into the causes which produce such a vast
amount of pauperism and crime. In his
H. A--kl Ia-n - 80 l.xoofIOr
a single answer. It comes from the jails ano
the alms-houses-from the destitute and sui
fering poor who are just beyond the necessity
} for public ~charity-from the dissolute am
the idle who have not yet crossed the thresh
hold of crime-from every bar-room and gro
) Gerry where drunkenness holds it revels. II
! sees it in the bloated and distorted counte
: nances-the in1amed eyes-the t~otterin'
: gait-the rags and filth of the devotees o
g strong drink. He sees it in the pale and has
gard faces, the stinted growth of bare-footet
o ll-clad and hungry children-in the sad an
desolate countenances of wives and mother
He hears it in the shout, the hurrah, the oil
scene speech, the blasphemies that shame OF
language, and make night hideous. That al
30 swer is only and always, INTEMPERANCE. +
ascertains that pauperism and crime are i
II sure results.
ID Regarding his own interests in the light
I'd these discoveries, every taxpayer ought ma
a. urally, and for selfprotection, to become
he reformer on the subject of temperance.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1859-07-20

81 r. NJ. Brown, Esq, whose advertise
ment for the cure of Bots and other diseases
in Horses, appears in another column, informs
us that he continues to make very good sales
of his Receipts, and so far as he has ever
heard they give general satisfaction-proving
to be all and more than they are recommen-
ded. Mr.. Brown is a highly respectable citi-
zen of this county, and enjoys the confidence
of his fellow-citizens for strict veracity and
fair dealing. His statements are therefore
entirely reliable. We have heard others
speak in the highest terms of the success OF
his remedies.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1859-07-20
Female Schools in Raleigh.

St. Mary's-the Episcopal school-has long
existed here. Nckrow very little of ii, how
ever, but believe it erjoys a good patronage.
The Raleigh Methodist Female Seminary"
has been in successful operation tor overall
years. The Fall term opened on THURSDAY
agenent of 7. H. BRANE, A. NJ, assisted by
a full and efficient Faculty-all Teachers Of
long experience and the highest proficiency.
Miss Searle, Mrs. Whitaker, and Miss Cook.
We are pleased to learn from Mr.. B. that this
session promises to furnish the largest num-
Der of pupils this Seminary has ever had. 1t
is worthy of the fullest confidence and sup
port.
The Presbyterians have secured over thirty
thousand dollars to the stock for establishing
the 'Peace Institute" before alluded to by
us, and feel certain the entire fifty thousand
will be raised. The Company has been form
ed and the buildings will soon be commenced.
When finished we have no doubt one of the
best Schools in the Union will be established.
And the Baptists, not to be behind the 9TH
ers, have recently purchased the buildings
and premises known as Bain's formerly Gui,
on's} Hotel, with the intention of converting
it into a first class Female Seminary. The
lot is Immediately fronting the Capitol north
and though in the heart of the city, is quiet
and retired. The School will probably &C
into operation next year.
We wish all abundant success. They viii
doubtless contribute greatly to the prosperity
of our city.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1859-07-20

A REVOLUTIONARY INcIDEsT.-At a cele-
bration in Concord on the 4th ofJuly, in re-
ponse to a toast ITO the memory of the Black
Boys of Cabarrus," Rufus Barringer ESQ.,,
responded and stated an historical incident
which ought to be preserved. He said that
in It'll, four years before the Mecklenburg
Declaration of independence, eight men, Maj.
Jas White. John White and VIM White,
brothers, and Robt. Davis, Jas. Ashmore, Robt.
Carathers, Joshua Hadley and BENZ Cochran,
formed the plan and bound themselves togeth-
er by a solemn oath, to destroy several wagon
loads of powder then on their way through
Cabarrus from Charleston to Gov. Tryon, of
this State, to be used against the Regulators.
They painted themselves black, captured the
wagon and destroyed the ammunition. A
reward was offered for them by Gov. Tryon,
but no effort succeeded in arresting them.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1859-07-20

CAswELL MONUMENT AssOcIATIoS.-lt Is
known to many of our readers that the re-
mains of Gov. Caswell repose near Kinston,
Lenoir, without any tombstone even to mark
the spot. We are gratifed to learn that the
citizens of Lenoir have formed an Association
for the purpose of raising funds to erect a
monument to his memory, and that a consid-
cradle amount has already been subscribed.
The amount thus far raised gives assurance
that the monument will be erected. This
movement is highly creditable to the patriot
ic and enlightened citizens of that County
We trust they will afford an opportunity to
the people in other portions of the State to
subscribe.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1859-07-20
A Noble Club.

1t has been SO long since we received so
large a club of subscribers as was enclosed in
the letter which we copy below, that our
eyes fairly sparkled, and our heart bounded
with gratitude to the kind stranger friend
who thus highly appreciated our humble la
bors, away off in the land of flowers in the
sunny South. 1t is not the first kind token
of remembrance we have received at his
hands, and we are certain it will not be the
last. Words are inadequate to express our
appreciation of such favors-we can only say,
we thank you, Brother Gillespie, and the
noble forty-one fair daughters and gallant
sons of Florida, for this mark of their conf
dence and regard. We will strive to make
one Of you.
Here is Bro. Cts letter. Will not every
one who reads it, do like him, or as near like
him ss they can? Every body can send some,
and if all will TRY, our list will very soon be
doubled:
MONTICELLO, Florida, July 5, 1859.
DEAR DRO. UORMAN NV men L sent you
% subscribers from Manlyville, Tenn, 1
thought the MonlyolJians were hard to beat.
And so they are; but you may just say to
them, by way of stirring up their pare minds,
that the F7Or5dians have taken the palm
Jefferson Division, No. %, had a celebration
yesterday, and at the close of the speaking,
"as the manner of some is" the claims OF
the SPIRIT were presented, and specimen
numbers were exhibited, and as the result, ]
now send you FoRTY-oNE subscribers, and the
cash, all of which are to be sent to Monticel
10, Jefferson County, Fla. You will please
put down my name on your subscription lis
as a 'Life member [ cannot get alons
without the Spirit of the Age. Our Crane
Scribe, Bro. j. B. Collins, with whom yo,
met at the National Division, sends ~fraterna
greetings. Our Division is in a prosperou
condition. May success crown your labors Q
love. Yours always,
W. II. GILLESPIE.
ANoTHER.-We are likewise indebted t
Bro. Alex. Walker, of Person county, for
club of eight new subscribers. See intere.
ting letter from him, under head of ''The O.
der" Thanks, Bro. w, and may your e.
ample be esteemed worthy of imitation b
hundreds of our subscribers.
AND STILL ANOTHER. Bro. C. Z. William
son, of Petersburg, Va, also sends us a clu
with a promise Of 'more soon" Send the
on dear friend, and many thanks for those
ready forwarded.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1859-07-20
in our mex

HoTi-DECIDEDLY After the cool snap
in the FIRST week of this month, we have been
sweltering under the other extreme of wealth
er-the thermometer ranging from 80 to 90
degrees. A little shower, however, now and
then, has greatly refreshed animal and vege-
table life. Corn and the other crops are grow
ing luxuriantly good health prevails among
the people, and a kind Providence smiles up
on US. Let us be humble and thankful to
our Heavenly Father for all his tender mer
I, cies.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1859-07-20

METROPOLITAN ART JoURNAL.-The litera-
ry character of the No. just to hand, is indeed
excellent; but we think the embellishments
decidedly inferior to its predecessors. The
Frontispiece of 1.-THE Bird of Liberty guarding
the spirit of Washington" is a miserable
~burlesque. We should never have taken
hatto be a representative of the proud bird
that floats in triumph on our National Ban
ner. 1t looks more like a certain bird of prey
mourning over an exhausted carcass.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1859-07-20

NORTH CAROLINA MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE.
CoMPANY.-A recent statement of the opera
tons of the North Carolina Mutual Life In
surance Company, gives evidence of a pros
porous condition of the Company. The as
sets of the Company have been increased, all
losses have been promptly paid, all ob.iga-
tons have been complied with to the entire
satisfaction of all parties concerned, and a
dividend of ten per cent. 90 pr. ct upon the
operations of the past yea has been declared.
The humane action Of the Company has been
manifested by the relief it has given to many
who would otherwise have beer left destitute.
The charter of this Company secures to the
widow and the orphan the sums insured for
their benefit.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1859-07-20
The Battle of Solferino

Later advices from Europe confirm tho >.
ports Of the great battle at Solferino given IN
our last. The village at and contiguous 70
which the battle occurred, (Solferino) is sit
uated about eighteen miles northwest of Man
tua on the western side of the Nincio. %
that the contest took place before the All;oy
had entered the strategic square, and was evil
IDENTIFY precipitated by the Austrians who
crossed the Mincio at four different no;rt.
and attacked the Allies, who would seem to
have been moving towards the Mincio in tbo
direction of the Goito. 1t is a notable fac,
that Napoleon the First defeated the Aus
TRANS at this same village Of Solferino in 1905
previous to the capture of Mantua. Thus the
incidents of the present campaign again prc-
sent a remarkable similarity to those of tho
great Napoleon.
While the French were engaged at Solfe-
rino, the Sardinians bore the brunt of the
battle bravely at San MARITIME, a village TO
the south of Solferino, taking and losing.
with an admitted heavy loss of men, several
formidable positions, which they could not
hold owing to a severe tempest, but finally
e driving the enemy from San Martina. Tie
battle of Solferino occupied a line of about
t fifteen miles, accomplishing some three or
four towns and villages, such as Volta, Cav
rina, (the French headquarters.) Guidezzolo.
each of which seemed to have formed an i'm
portant point during the twelve hours fight
ing.
reinforcement for both sides were On their
h way to the seat of war, and the end of the
ep conflict appeared to be more uncertain than
" ever.
81 The German States are becoming aroused
ne against France. Prussia was meditating IN
the subject, and preparing to place an army
he of observation on the Rhine near the frontiers
of France.
III Portions OF the dominions of the Pope ar,
Eat in a state of revolt. The forced Withdrawal
M of the Austrian troops has left the States O
in the Church at the mercy of the popular feel
ms ing. Recently a revolt in Perugia was quell
es, ed for a time by the Swiss Guards shootini
i've down the people and now we have intell
In gence of discomfort in Bologna, and of an al
l. tempt to erect the standard of revolution !
oci- Rome itself. The longer the war lasts tn
IN greater will be the danger to the Temporal
va worldly power of the Pope.
ent For latest news from the seat of war, Sc
News Head in this paper.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1859-07-20
Query.

Is it right for Baptists to indulge in
what is commonly termed the moderate use
of intoxicating liquors? J.. H. A.
ANswER.-The fact that the liquors are
" Intoxicating" ought to be sufficient to in
duce Baptists to abstain entirely from their
use. Ifa man uses intoxicating liquors mod
erately," we should say he was moderately in
toxicated while the command is, ''be sober"
q Thess. 5: 81 Again, we are required to
"abstain from all appearance of evil" Il
Tbess. s: o. and as there is considerable
appearance of evil in intoxicating liquors,
we incline to think, with our querist, that
it is morally and religiously wrong" to use
them-even moderately.
Biblical Recorder.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1859-07-20

NORTH CAROLINA RAnRoAD.-The annual
meeting of the Stockholders in this Company
was held at Greensboro lastweek. We have
heard only of the election of Directors, who
are as follows: Chas. F. Fisher, (who receiv-
edthe largest vote given,) Alex. McRae, Ralph
Gorrell, Giles Mebane. The Directors on
the part of the State, appointed by Gov. FL
lis, are-D. NJ. Barridger, Phil. Hawkins, S.
Hargroye, Paul G.. Cameron, w. 7. Dortch,
r. P. Dick, John l. Shaver, and John D.
Bethany.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1859-07-20

TRINITY CoLLEGE.-This is a Methodist In
stitution, and is located in Randolph County.
We find a full account of the Commencement
Exercises, week before last, in the Christian
Advocate. The following are the names Of
the Graduating Class: L.. w. Andrews, O..
w. Carr, ID. S. Latham, r. S. Small, J.. W.
Cheatham, j. G. La Prade, J.. H. Robbins,
w. G. White, w. F. Watson and J. r. Win
ston.
On Wednesday evening a Missionary meet
ing was held, at which DIR. j.. f Williamson,
of Caswell, presided. The meeting wa, main
ly for the purpose Of giving a farewell gr,ct-
ing to Rev. NJ. l.. Wood, of the y. c. Con
ference, who is about to leave as a Missiona
ry to China. Eloquent and feeling addressc,
were delivered by Rev. Mr.. Yates, of the Bap
fist Church, Rev. Y. ]. Allen, Rev. DIR. So
hon, and by Mr.. Wood himself. $1,000
were raised towards dfraying Mr.. Wood!
expenses.
The College is reported to be in a very
prosperous condition.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1859-07-20

"a Blessed be the man who thinks ofthe
poor Editor, as he is penned up in his little
40 by u" room, this hot, sweltering July
weather, and sends him a Remembrance"
to cheer him in his labors. Such was our
.benediction on friend Grifice, Confectioner
of this City, from whom we received one day
last week, a large, rich Jelly-c&e-such as
it falls not often to our taste to enjoy. We
need not say how we enjoyed the nice treat
but we will say, if anybody doubts our capa-
bility to Judge as to what is good, just let
him go to Grifice's and taste for himself
He will not fail to be satisfied of the correct
ness of o taste.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1859-07-20

~ Before this paper will reach many of
= We shall be On our way to at
NSeRfanfual session Of the Grand
Division, which meets in Mecklenburg Coun-
ty on the goth inst. We anticipate an inte-
resting and profitable session, expect to meet
hosts Of our Brother Sons, and receive a
hearty welcome from all. We hope to give
a cheering account Of the meeting and doings
in our next.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1859-07-20
The Value of a Husbands soul.

The hquor-dealer's wife, whose conscience
was Ill at ease IN relation to the traffic in in
toxicating liquors, availing herself of an aus
picious moment, said to her husband:
Il do not like your selling liquor it seems
to me to DE a bad business you do not, / sup
pose, uake more than one or two hundred
dollars a year by it. and [ should be very
much rejoi ri Il you would give it up"
Il know answered the husband, .as well
as you d. 'sfst it is a bad business / should
be as gla to give it up as you would be to
have ME, and if | did not make more than
one or two or even five hundred dollars a
year by it, | would give it up"
How much, then,s inquired the wife, do
you makeg
why" replied the husband, | make from
two to three thousand dollars a year, and that
is too much to be relinquished."
"What you say" she rejoined, brings to
my mind the remarks of a lecturer / once
heard, who, having repeated what Walpole
said in relation to every man having his price
in politics, added that it was much the same
in religion. Satan, continued be is il broker.
Not a wheat, or cotton, or money-hr"hcr, but
a sonl-broker. Some can be procured to La
Dor in his service for a hundred, some for a
thousand, and some for ten thousand dollars
a year. The price, dear husband, you est.
mate your soul at, | see, is three thousand
dollars a year. My husband, look we'll to it;
to me it seems even three thousand dollars
years. apathy price for what is truly price
less"
On the mind of that husband sudden con
viction flashed, and liberal as was his portion
in those rewards of wretchedness which Sa
tan proffered, he resolved and avowed the re
solution to receive it no longer.
Are we not all morally chargeable will
whatever evil we have the power but hav
refused or neglected to prevent? This wifi
did her whole duty on this great and impor
tant question now before the public. If a
the women in the State would do their Who'll
duty, Satan's brokerage in this department {
his trade would be DESTROYED.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1859-07-20

they, shrink from the false fear of being
laughed at till they wear the garments Of
truth, till they conquer that unreal reserve,
which keeps them from exertion, till they
condemn impurity in men as loudly as they
censure it in woman.
But must forbear. would feign give
the article entire-but my space will not al
low Further extracts, however, may be
given next week.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1859-07-20

GoDEY's LADY's Book for August, is already
to hand, equal to any preceding No. in beau
tiful attractions and interesting reading mat
ter; and this is high praise indeed. For
$3.50 we will send the Age and Godey's La
dy's Book for a year.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1859-07-20

AN OLD FASHIONED MoTHER.-Ah, how
much meaning is composed in that simple ex-
preston, 1.-THE old-fashioned mother" It car
ries our thoughts back to those women whose
home influence was pure and elevating, who
taught their daughters to render themselves
igenoe ar dO theiy k KY vde'd s001 Wethi lIs' Of the the
lofty heroism, the brave endurance, the thou
sand virtues they inculcated, and sigh at the
contrast between the past and the present
How few modern mothers understand or per-
form their duty in training their children. A
smatteTlng OF this, that and the Other is con.
off to advantage is made the great aim in life.
No wonder there are so many desolate fire.
sides, so many unhappy wives, so many
drinking, gambling husbands.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1859-07-20
15- We are renuestad To corroot tnro ~.

~ We are requested to correct two en-
rors that occurred in the published account
of the celebration by the Sons at Morrow's
Turnout-given in a recent No. of the Age,
viz: the prefix "Rev." is improperly placed
to the name of Bro. F. c. Harris; and the
name Rev. Mr.. Chambers, should nave been
Chalmers.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1859-07-20

You've MEN's CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION
There was an interesting meeting on Friday
night, between the members of the Y. NJ.
c. A. of Richmond, and delegates from the
South, en- route to the Troy convention. Ad-
dresses were delivered by Messers Gilchrist
hand Jonson of Charleston, S. c., Smith and
Pugh of Macon, Plum of Augusta, Armstrong
of Raleigh, and Watkins and Gwathmey Of
Richmond. Every interesting statements
were made, showing the progress and useful
ness of Christian Associations"