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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1859-06-29
For the Spirit of the Age

The 9th inst. was bright epoch in the
annals of Kimbolton Seminary. The morn
was bright and lovely, and as the guests
came teeming in to witness the merry
scenes, their ears were saluted by the melo-
dy of music, blended with sweet voices, ere
they reached the beautiful elevation on
which the school building is situated
Regular exercises commenced at o'clock,
A. NJ, when the classes were examined in
the following studies, viz: Spelling and De-
fining, Arithmetic, Geography, Grammar.
Familiar Science, Elocution, Natural and
Mental Philosophy, Botany, History andl
Music; on all Of which they stood re-
markably good examination, answering
questions not only promptly and distinctly,
but understandingly. Between the exami-
nation of the different classes were inter-
spersed original compositions and decIama-
ton followed with appropriate music by
the young ladies of the Seminary. During
the intermission, after feasting the intellec-
tual man for 8 or hours, dinner was
announced and the guests ushered into the
dining room, where was set spacious ta-
VIC uCdfJ lduSu Will TiCIl Anu luscious vi
ands prepared for the occasion by the kind
and hospitable host and hostess and here
we feasted the physical man. One O'Clock
z. NJ, exercises commenced again. Ths
evening exercises were very interesting
concluding with some excellent music by
the young ladies. In fact the entire pre-
gramme was wisely and tastefuiy arranged
Last, but not least, we were favored will
a rare treat of music, both vocal and in
stramental, by the accomplished Principaa
We hazard nothing in asserting, that as al
accomplished Lady and successful Teacher
she has few equals, and is perhaps withou
any superiors in the southern country
May success crown her labors-
| The whole affair passed off with a degre
of pleasantness which far excelled the ant
cipations of its most sanguine friends
whilst both Tnteress and Students acqui
ted themselves in manner which calle
forth the highest commentator of all pre-.
ent. NONEHONKA.
Chatham Co., June 18th, 1859.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1859-06-29
SHELBY. N. c., June II, 1859.


Mr.. EDITOR Court was in session this |
week, his Honor Judge Manly presiding |
and being the last court on the circuit, old
Taylor, with his bombs and flying artillery,
never dispatched business faster than the |
lawyers did. Hon. Burton Craig addressed
a large number in the court house, he dis
counted all the isnas of the day excepting
democracy, which, was left at par.
Since nay last, other victims have gone
the way of all the earth in "Helrs corner :"
and others, from the wo-begone, blossom
looking faces, will follow in short time,
if not sooner: You can form but an i'm
perfect idea, how some men drink, up this
way ;. andi when you speak to them on the
subject, they will Immediately bring up the
Bible as proof that wine was made and
drunk in Judea as, though it was ever de-
MED. But the Bible don't say anything
about the good old peach, or the we'll bea.
ded whiskey, made in simmering still hoa-
ses, and made more deadly too by poison
Gus drug, buckeye or strychnine, perhaps,
whichis like the Bobon Upas was, the very
sight and touch of which is death. 1t
matters not how deleterious it may be in
its effects, some will not be- convinced, and
say. that there is no, great danger in ma
king: use of little Of this good peach, pro-
vided it be used properly. Timothy used
. it for his stomach's sake, and why May moi
we get some physician to recommend it 70,
the sake of our stomach's?
Skillful physicians "whose knowledge
extends nc farther than writing death war
rants in latin," do recommend, and have
caused many peor fellows stomach TO
suffer, ON account of its having been re.
commended too frequently, in the form ol
bitters, tinctnres, and (as the old saying is,
dry so. 1t is having very bad effect
however, upon those who indulge up thi.
way. either by exciting TO phrenzy, causing
i them to jump into rivers and other places
!, or to paralyse every nerve into stupidity
} and death.
n amused unconscious Of the gliding ware,
Till on q sudden we perceive . shock;
i We start, awake Q, lock out what see We there
Our little bark is burst on Charans shore"
, We are acquainted with young men
: whose high order Of talent should caus'
!. them to set their mark high above the sen
n sualities and grossness ofearth. Perhaps the
:, may have joined the Sons, and rernaine
t in few meetings until their stolnachs 20
: the better Of their prudent judgments, the
then seek for excitement, rendering thei
o resignation to the Division, asking permi:
j. sion to withdraw. They do not withdra'
to get drunk, but merely to take fer
T. @smiles."
dl Such mems aspirations afford no eyidenc
= Eof a higher origin than animal nature, a
Ipirations no higher than rum Jug or
whiskey cask. When snch men come [
die and in view of that bright world iu
e before them, do they anticipate that we
,e come plaudit, swell done thou good an
se faithful servant, enter thou into the ioy
ID thy Lord % Ii they de, let me remif
e, them that the Bible says, sno drunka
" shall enter the kingdom of Heaven"
LORENZO.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1859-06-29
For the Spirit of the Age.
Where is He :"

Oh how many times the sorrowful in
terrogative remained unanswered. The |
lonely watcher listened in vain for the we'll
remembered footstep. Hours passed on in
their ceaseless monotony, and still she
murmured-" Where is he?" Yet he
came not, and she who was keeping her
lonely vigil for him, never tired of the task,
or allowed her eyes to close from their 81
lent watchings. "Where is hes" he was
never in the habit of staying ou. so Late
Oh! no; but often lately his seat at the
freside had been vacant, and often had he
spoken harshly to her whom he had prom
ised at Gods altar to "cherish and pro-
tect."
The hands of the clock upon the man
tel continued their round from figure to
figure of the dial plate, and she was still
sitting alone by the cherries hearth. ooh!
where is hc?" Could she have looked in
yonder gin shop, she would have seen the
form, once so manly, once so loving, now,
stupefed by beastly potations. Ere long,
few who have not drank SO freely take
up the body of the drunkard, and amid
their coarse jests, enter the presence of the
young wife. All /! thou knowest what Bit
ter tears are now. How little you thought
when you pledged your troth at the altar,
that you would keep weary watch at the
side of drunken husband-that tears
bitter, heartfelt, unavailing tears-would
fall without relief.
"Where is he ?" The mother lays down
her work, her only means of subsistence,
presses her weary fingers to her throbbing
temples, and then listens-listens in vain
for the return of him, her only boy. ST.
lently she resumes her work, ard the tears
course down her cheeks. How many hopes
: she had of him! How bright the antici
u pations of the future! How carefully had
she trained him, and indulged every wish
when it was in her power-how pleasing
. was the thought that he would be in ole
$ age her comfort and support ard how
) high beat the hope that he would be use
a !, fu! and intelligent member of society,"
But change came slow at first, butnon
q the less certain. All! thou hast known
,, mothers love. Thou hast known what
q is to twine your hearts affections arounc
II i one who seems your only prop-to watcl
u with thrilling interest the opening germ
At of youth, and gaze with mothers ey
g upon fair young form. And thou ais
AZ hast known a mothers sorrow Tho
re hast known what bitter anguish it is t
IN find, too late, you are deceived. Alas tn
a a. day he followed the tempter! All VIII
H. can tell how slow the hours pass now
u u how long that weary sleepless vigil is KEEP
IT, u, and yet his football greets not your ear
no A mothers earnest prayer for his wclial
is breathed; who can tell of its simpl
no no heartfelt, trustfulness and piety.
'te ~ "Can that reeling step be his q 4" Al
el- those mandlin accents changed from Il
a once manly tones?" We need not tell
AZ - the drunken curses that shook that lone
nc nc roof-of the heart-broken prayer of tn
us hopeless mother. In little while ma
ns row mound will mark her last resting pla'
on in the village church-yard. MARK.
ol Jonesvile, N. c., June, 1859.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1859-06-29
Oxford, N. c., May sOth, 1859.
The above Communication was received
during the Editors absence, or it would
have been inserted sooner.
For the Spirit of the Age.
Comm encement at Emory and Henry
College.


Summer has come again and with it
those peculiar pleasures and festivities
which ever greet the soul of the truly in
telligent with entertaining "reminiscences.
Literary festivals, the spice and life of lit
erature, has chosen this delightful season
of life and light, for anniversary commem-
oration, and how pleasant the associations
to those who having left the halls of their
own alma meoter, for time, return again
to renew the scenes fraught with SO much
interest. 1t was our lot, fortunately, to
visit one Of these literary festivals at Emo
ry and Henry College, on the 7th and sth
of June. The attendance was very great
on both days, in consequence, it is said, of
the fame of this College for orators. On
Tuesday, the 7th, the contest for the Rob-
ertson Prize Medal, came off. There were
thirteen contestants. In our humble epin-
ion we never heard eloquence SO copious,
so captivating, and so sublime, from a set
of students before. An excellent band of
uusic added greatly to the exercises. The
contest was an exciting one, and we had
concluded with the distinguished Nat.
laylOr, OF lehn0SSee, tndL cdCn OL InC con-
testants deserved medal. We shall speak
of only one or two flor which we hope to
be pardoned) who gained for themselves
much living credit on that day, even if all
of them did not bear off the emblematical
gold. Among the first who more partic-
ularly elected our admiration, was P. o.
Williams, of Ala. His subject and speech
were both good, and suited to the occasion;
his eloquence was natural, easy and rhetor.
ically beautiful. Many present would have
voted him the medal. The next we no.
!, ted was T. N. Fowler, of Texas, with whose
; eloquence we were delighted, SO thrilling
, and electrifying was his defamation. The
> third was FL. E. Jones, of Ala, who's.
i "sweet-speeched" rhetoric and splendid ar
, ticulation bore off the prize. The fourth
r Jas. S. Greaver, of Virginia, with subjec
quite appropriate, did himself lasting cred
t it, and had the audience bestowed the med
i al, we think undoubtedly that he woul
t have borne the gold, both from his impre,
sion upon the audience and the expressio
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1859-06-29
For the Spirit Of the Age.

GooD ADsIcK.-Be not hasty to believe
flying reports, to the disparagement Of any
one. A man that is honest at heart, never
wishes to injure bis neighbor or neighbors,
by false representations, OF by leaving a
wrong impression on their mind A man
should consider well before he speaks, and
when he does speak, he should be honest
and speak the truth ); in so doing he viii
not deceive his neighbor, as bis expressions
will be considered conclusive evidence Of
his heart, and be relied on. B.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1859-06-29

BEWARE OF HIM.-The BAPTIST 7sle-
scope requests "other papers" to warn the
public against young man named Jesse
Taylor. The said Taylor committed fraud
and theft in Tennessee; abandoned his wife
and fled to North Carolina, where he NAV
attempt to pass as Baptist.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1859-06-29

In FEEBLE HEALTH.-Florence Nightin-
gale is in low state Of health, in the
neigAborhoed of London.
Delaware inquirer. (Wilmington, Del.) 1859-18??, 1859-10-08
TURKEY.
RLorEMEsr FROM THE srLrAS's uARRx.

ELoPEMRST FROM THE suLTAN's HAREM.
II has been stated that the master of the
Sultan's hand an Italian, had arrived At de-
neva with his wife, beautiful Crcassian
According to letter from Constantinople, this
female, whose name is Sersefras Hanum, was
for some time in the harem of the Sultan, and
was one of his favorites. Zone day. says
the letter. . she called for her carriage, and,
accompanied by two female slaves and a male
attendant, went to 0rtakie. There she stopped
at house which she indicated, and was re-
ceived by two females with marks of the most
profound respect. She entered the house fol-
lowed by the two slaves, while the other re-
remained at the door. She was introduced
into sumrtuously furnished drawing-room,
and there she dismissed the two slaves, who
went with the domestcs of the house to an
apartment, where they were entertained with
cakes, cigarettes. and coffee. Two of the do
mesties quilted the room from time to time 10
see that nothing was wanted in the drawing
room, and after awhile they all left. The two
female slaves continued to amuse themselves
with their coffee and cigarettes. Al last get
ting surprised at not seeing amy of the SER
wants return, they went out i'll their turn, and
finding all quiet they advanced on tiptoe to
the drawing-room. Hearing nonoise they en-
tered, and to their establishment found their
mistress had disappeared. They called out,
but received no answer-the house seemed de-
serted. They then commenced search in the
different rooms, and presently found in a
boudoir their mistress dress. They were
as it was evident that she had
fed They then uttered loud cries, and the
male attendant entered. Hearing what had
happened, he searched the house throughout,
but was unable to discover the fair favorite.
fastening back to the harem, no told the
black aga of her disappearance. That func-
tinnary in his turn went and searched the
house with great minuteness, but could not
find any trace Of the Circassian, but after
awhile he perceived that the house opened on
the port. An investigation having been inst-
tuted, it was ascertained that several persons
dressed in European style had been seen in a
eeiqde near the house, and had suddenly left
it. II turned out that handsome Italian
named Guatelli, director of the music at court,
had disappeared. The kosque of the fugitive
was eXamined-the gold, silver, jewelry, and
presents of all kinds which the
Sultan bad made her had been carried ol'--
The beautiful Sersafras, it is said, possesses Il
splendid voice, which the Sultan admired
greatly; and, as she has gone away with
M Italian maestro, it is not improbable that
She may some day appear in the theatres Of
Western EUROPE
Delaware inquirer. (Wilmington, Del.) 1859-18??, 1859-10-08

The Gazette on spread-Eagleism!

The Gazette on Spread-Eagleisml
The weak-minded man of the old democratic
organ, again wrings out the vessels of his
wickedness upon democratic speech maker
Of this city, who, he says, is too much given
to z line writing and in his political ha-
rangues, squeezes the American Eagle until
the poor bird screams out for mercy. - Fine
frenzy" is terrible quality, we we'll know,
and the speaker alluded TO, mag possess it in n
preponderating measure, but Johnson is the
last man of all, who should assume scholarly
parts and set himself up as monitor and peda.
gogue in matters of learning and oratory. A
man without education and without intelli-
gence is certainly ill-fitted to analyze the
intellectual and literary pretensions OF those
who have had, at least, the advantages o.
books and schools.
Johnsons weakness is we'll known wherever
his poor paper is read, and whenever he at.
tcmpts to traverse paths, trodden safely only
by the feet Of wise men, he surely loses him
self in labyrinth Of perplexities, and only
finds his way back to his legitimate sphere at
the expense of the jibes, SCOTS, and jeers OF
his cotemporaries. Throughout johnson $
political experience, from . dirty-nosed boy Ia
the dignity of weak-minded editor, he has
never accomplished anything for the good Of
the democratic party that his silence would
not not have better accomplished. Ills edito-
rial fabors, have over and over again more than
neutfdiised the gains made by the efforts and
influence of the solid men of the party, and
would have done so last election had not the
odds in candidates been SO widely in favor OF
the democracy. Even the democrat whom he
now attempts to hit of so satirically, has
worked long, faithfully, and we think we
can say, effectively, for the promotion OF our
party interests, and during the last campaign
contributed not a little towards counteracting
and neutralzing the unhappy influences which
the weak-minded man and his poor paper were
exerting throughout the city. Do not under
stand US good reader TO say that it is John
sons power OF mind which enables him to
throw poison into the democratic ranks-not
so; it is his very weakness which operates to the
prejudice of the party-hs odious narrow
mindedness and imbecility. The democracy
loathe him because of his weakness and ina
bility to accomplish satisfactorily anything
that he underakes-the opposition detest him
because of his swapping, cur-like yindctiye-
ness.
johnson may call this gross SANDER, 2
as he denominates everything written con
corning him that does not sound his praise
But how can he, who for years has done little
else than distort truth and villify the names
Of good men, expect always to escape the dia-
mond-pointed stylus.
Such hope if lie entertans it, is vain. de-
lusive, as after this he will clearly see.
sWlFTSURE.
Delaware inquirer. (Wilmington, Del.) 1859-18??, 1859-10-08

Tng CHINESE WAR.-The English papers are
congratulating themselves that they have the
sympathies Of the Government and people
OF the United States with them in their recent
renewal Of the Chinese war, an impression
which has been created in their minds by the
hasty action of a, weak Minister and sympa-
thetic Commodore, who could not stand the
" iinploring looks OF an English Lieuten-
ant, when he wanted help. But the English
journals are counting u little too fast The
American people have no sympathy to waste
upon men rash and impetuous enough to run
their heads foolishlY into fort bristling with
cannon, when they had an open way pointed
out TO them to accomplish all they wanted
peaceably. The policy Of the American Gov
eminent is peace with the Chinese, and il is
something new in diplomacy to find its repro
sentative assisting to make war upon coun-
try, while protesting that his object is the rati-
tieation Of treaty Of peace and friendliness
1t is said by letter-writers at Washington that
the Federal Government will sustain the acts
Of Mr.. Ward and Com. Tatnal. WI do not
believe a word oft. Tho Federal Government
owes to its own good faith and peaceful pro.
LESSONS to the Chinese Emperor, to condemn
them both as unnecessarily interfering with
the quarrels Of others, and uniustlaily Al.
tempting TO compromise the neutrality Of the
country they represent.
Delaware inquirer. (Wilmington, Del.) 1859-18??, 1859-10-08
Three Days Later from Cali
f0rnia,

Tile State Election The Lecomptsn Democrati,
.Sfate Ticket Successfdl-.ln Immense MAJOR
iiy-1he Vote for Con9rssmen Doubtful.
ST.. Louis, Oct. 1.-The overland mail, from
San Francisco on the 9th ult., arrived here
last night, with three days later advices.
The State election, which was held on the
18th ult., resulted in the undoubted choice o.
Milton ;. Latham, the Leeompton Democratic
candidate for Governor, by very large ma
iority-pelhaps 90 900.
Scot and Bureh q. d. are also probabl,
elected to congress, although their opponents
Baker and McKibben, (who received the unit
81 vote of the Republicans and Anti LecOmp
ton parties have the benefit ola slight doub
in there favor.
The anti-Lecompton candidate for Stat,
/ Printer, who was also supported by the Re
( publicans has slight chance of election.
With irresponsible exceptions, the Lecomp-
ton Democratic State ticket il elected by al
immense majority.
Both branches Of the Legislature are largely
I Democratic.
About 4 week would elapse before the
official returns had been counted.
'.The peoples Reform Ticket being the
regular succession of that inauguratni IN $50,
by the Vigilance Committee, has again tri-
umphed in San Francisco. By handsome
majority.
Since the sailing of the steamer on the 9Th,
business has been good deal interfefed with
by the State election, and but slight demand
for goods for the country has been experience
ed.
number of arrivals have occurred from
Atlantic and foreign ports, from which a few
sales are reported.
The market remains firm, with quotations
unchanged.
/. The British ship Forest Monarch was wreck
ed on the oath Of August. She was on her
way from San Francisco to Puget Sound.
FURTHER FROM CALIFORNIA.
ST.. Louis, Oct. 5.-The Republican received
a note last night, by the overland mail from
the postmaster at Santa Clara, California, sta
ting that duel was fought by Messrs. Brod-
erick and Terry, on the morning Of the 18th
ultimo, and that Mr.. Terry received shot in
the throat, and the wound was supposed TO be
mortal
Mr.. Jarvis, the Treasurer Of the Sonora Mi
ming Company, and Edward Woodman and Z.
K. Cross, late editors ofthe Arizonian, arrived
last night direct from Arizonia.
Captain Smith, Superintendent of the Third
Division of the Mail Line, arrived from FL
Paso, having charge Of two hundred pounds
of bullion, consigned to the Philadelphia Mint.
Upwards of ton Of silver bullion was at FL
Paso, awaiting shipment to the States.
The silver mines of Arizona are doing well,
although greatly annoyed by the depredations
of the Apache Indians.
The news that Col. Fauntelroy had super
coded Col. Bonneville as Commander of the
Department of New Mexico, gave great salts
faction in Arizona.
Capt. Stones surveying party is encamped
near the Pettigonian mines, awaiting intelli-
gence as to their future movements.
Rich veins of gold quartz have been discOv-
cred on the Santa Cruz river, in the vicinity of
Fort Buchanan.