Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1859-04-20
SUMMARY OF NEWS.

TRIAL OF SIcKLEs.-This notorious trial
is still progressing i'll Washington, and will
probably occupy several days yet. The pros
ecution had closed their testimony, and the
witnesses for the prisoner were being exam
ined, at the latest advices when this notice
was penned. This through, the speeches of
counsel will begin, which will occupy sever
al days, doubtless. The trial will probably
be brought to a termination this week.
Temporary insanity, occasioned by the rage
and frenzy into which he was thrown, is
chiefly relied on by the prisoners counsel,
on which they base their claim for acquittal.
An attempt was made to introduce as evil
dence, the confession of Mrs. Sickles, which
she drew up and signed, on the night pre-
vious to the killing of Key. The newspaper
reporters got hold of it, and it soon found its
way into print. 1t is too disgusting to pub
fish in this paper.
Rag We learn that a fire has been raging
in the woods near Holly Springs, in this CO.,
for nearly a week, and many have suffered
by the loss of fences, &c. The Holly Springs
Academy, we learn, narrowly escaped de-
struction.
MExICo.-The latest news from Mexico re-
ports the Liberals in possession of Vera Cruz
and 49, 900 forces surrounding the city of
Mexico, and had cut off the supplies of pro-
visions and water for the garrison, which
consisted of 5000 men. The new American
Minister, CMr. McLane,O had arrived at Vera
Cruz, and upon his recognizing the Liberal
Government on the part of the United States,
a national salute was fired and a grand mill
tary parade given. Were it not Mexico, a
brighter day might be expected to lawn upon
her political history but so often have slml
lar indications been given only to be dispelleo
in a few brief weeks, that it is doubtful what
may be the end of this movement.
CUBA SUPPOSED TO BE IN A BAD WAY.-Th'
Daily Sun of the 18th, hoists the Cuban flag
and SAYS that by this time, no doubt the
whole island is in a state of revolt. The Su1
adds, that a strong expedition left New YorE
in the latter part of March. If this be cor
! rect, we shall soon hear of garroting in tn
Island of Cuba. The fate of poor Lopez ant
his misguided followers, seems to have oeel
soon forgotten.-EDs. EXP.
PHILADELPHIA, April 14.-The Ledger
correspondent in New York, speaking OF tn
Cuban revolutionary report, gives a few TACT
in regard thereto, which he says are worth.
of credence on the 2nd of March the barqu
: olga sailed from New York for Havana. Oh
was cleared by Mora Bros, and he has ever.
, reason to believe that she had 100 fllibus
: ters on board. with a full supply of arms an
4 ..-..o. On tho Cd tho hriu M9ZItIal
3 cleared for Fernandini, Fla, and it is suspec
{ ted that she also had fillibusters on board
The principal partner in the house of Nor
y Bros. is related to Gen. Goiscourri, who,
is reported, has sailed on the Cahawba.
The Spanish Minister is in New York, an
sadly disturbed in relation to the matter.
Senior Mata, Juarez' Minister, from Mex
CO. has received dispatches from the Stat
z Department at Washington, stating that D
q will be recognized as the accredited Mlnlste
g of Mexico, on his return to Washington.
= F1RE.-Wilmington had quite a destructiv
fire on the 18th. All the sheds on Jenkln
n wharf, one dwelling and the First Presoyt
!, rian Church, were consumed.
u MAyoRAbTY ELEcTIoN.-Foster Blodget
: American. was elected Mayor OF August
2 Geo., on Monday, by twenty majority LII
!" contest was very exciting, but passed on gu
p city.
AN EDITOR MARR1ED.-On the 9TH ms
n by the Rev. John Clark, Edward Moore Ec
i tor of the Virginia Valley Gazette, and MI
Mary G. Bolen, of Warren county, Va
ID THE SOUTHERN STAR.--This somewhat not
le steamer. built at Murfreesboro,' n. o., al
SO recently chartered by the United States +
the paraguay expedition, has just been 50
), bv her owner, Capt. 7. W. Badger, to t
Government, for $4,000.
NJ oxFoRp FEMALE CoLLEGE.-The Raptis
n o,toLI;ohod tb;e; institution in 1851. The O.
m lege having been sued for debt, and bel
nd without funds, the president. Mr.; J; Il. Mil
Il. has bought it for SIS, 1000. Mr.. Mills is alb
in energetic and faithful, and will no doubt C
he tinue to merit the confidence OF the puolH