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Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1859-02-01
GROCERIES.

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ALL Who intend going 10 PIX = Peek a-x, sprsse
N hal better come to ih'
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Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1859-02-01
A. II. BENNGrT. q. 7. WIIITUOMI
l4ENNETT 4 WHlTCOMly,

n TTORNEYS AND COUNSEIIOKS AT LAW,
"A Notsries Public and Commissioners of Deeds,
will practice In the Courts OF Scott, Clinton Jackson
and Muscatne counties, and In Rock Island county
H., and the u q. District Court Of Iowa.
OpyICE-N. W. Corner Main and Second .treets.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1859-11-30
Temperance Lecture.

We had not the pleasure Of hearing a Tenn
perance Lecture from Mr.. John Mofat, on
Saturday night las, as was expected, he was
detained in PefeNpgsg bpt will reach here
this afternoon, and Lecture tonight CMon-
day. in the Hall Of the Raleigh Methodist
Female Seminary. Mr.. Moffat was invited
to attend the Grand Divisiops S. Of T., Of
Virginia, South Ca1olina and our own State.
He is on his. way nav from Virginia to South
Carolina, and having . day to spare, tarried,
at our request, to address, the citizens of Ra-
leigh. He IS . Scsfch gentleman, long and
well known to Sqthern gentlemen with
whom he has been associated in the National
Division. And inthese days of proper scru-
tiny into the Character and opinions of all
persons coming among IS from the north, il
IS well to remark that he. was known to be
free from objections To- Southerners, on the
score of anti-slavery sentiments, or he would
never have been invited by such men as Til
den, Evans, Darlington, and others of Vir
ginia, or Townsend and Austin, offs. c.; OF
Cummings, Hill, Sloan and Sterling, of N. G.
to visit their saaaikss States. We say thi.
much to shieaeur friend and brother from
the suspicious that attach to. strangers com
ing from the north. Mr.. Moffat comes by in
~vitation of Southern gentlemen and slave
holders, and we have no doubt is worthy tn
confidence of all. as e So SIS
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1859-11-30
who Would Be an Old Maidr.

Many a thoughtless, pert girl has asked
this question with a curled lip and a toss of
her head, as Il she were sure she never would
be one In many cases, at the time it was
uttered, the handwriting has been upon the
wall which fixed her destiny. Yes, many Of
this class have unwillingly yielded to their
fate, and spent their days repining ard fret
ting over their early folly, and have died re-
penting it while others, fearful of the mis-
conceived notion that it was a disgrace, have
plunged into matrimony under circumstances
from which they would gladly have extrica-
ted themselves.
Pity that girls are so t~houghtless. AS
general rule, matrimony is the most natural
the most suitable, and the most happy con
dltion of the sexes. But then there are cx
ceptions to this rule. 1t is not in the orde,
of Providence that all should marry. TIL
lady who, from choice or conviction, elects t
remain single, does not place herself in a pc
sition to deserve the jibes and jeers OF eithe
sex; and when it is a necessity, that yer,
fact should shield her from them. Besides
the purest, most disinterested and hottest q
the sex have spent their days in single bless
edness. 1t is not a position, therefore, to b
undervalued, much less sneered at. With
out the responsibilities and peculiar trials
the married state, most Of them have share
Others burdens. Nor nave we found then
as a class, less happy, less eontented or le'
useful than others with the same amount
trial or vexation. Therefore, girls, while v
do not select q single life for you, beware
that foolish question-"Who would be
old maid?"
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1859-11-30

RALRIaH.E.c
WEDNESDAY. NOVEMBER 80, 1859
Special Notice.

THR SPIRrr OF THE AGE is conducted strict
ly upon the CASH system ALI papers are
discontinued at the expiration Of the time for
which they have been paid. Subscribers will
be notified FouR WEEKS before their time is
out, by a CROSS MARX on,their papers and
unless the subscription is renewed the papers
will be discontinued. This is IA rule from
which there will be no departure. Watch
for the cRosssaARk, and renew your subscrir
ton.
~ Subscribers desiring their papers
changed, must mention the Post Office, from
as well as the one to, which they desire tn
hange to be made.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1859-11-30
North Carolina Planter.

The December No. is in press and will be
forwarded to subscribers on tomorrow. It is
filled almost entirely with original matter
valuable editorials and communications-and
will, we think, be acknowledged equal to any
of its Contemporaries, South or north.
In the Prospectus of the N. G. Planter for
1860, 1t IS announced that James M. Jordan,
Esq, a capital writer and an experienced sci.
entife and practical Farmer, will have edito
rial charge of the periodical, and will be as
sisted by a gentleman of Western North Car
DINA, whose name will probably be announ-
ced in the January number. Mr.. Westbrook
will continue to edit the Fruit Department
and Mr.. Hamiltonthe Garden and Flower De
partment. With such a Corps of Editors, tht
North Carolina Planter cannot fail to be of in
calculable service to the cause of h~usbandr,
in North Carolina Now let the Agricultu
rists, Fruit-raisers, and all friends to progress
in our good old State, rally to its support
Terms only 81 ayear. IS for six copies, 81
for twelve copies. Address sPublisher N. c
Planter, Raleigh, N. c."
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1859-11-30

expressing passion "a hatred. "How can |
act to put a stop to this silly love between
Horace Coleman and that girl. | cannot
stand tbs much longer. Every day he grows
more tender, and seeks less to conceal his
love for her, and she, poor fool (! shows her
love plainly. ALL I have It'll" Seating her.
set she wrote note after note, till at last sat
isfed, she destroyed the remainder. and fold
ed and placed in an envelope the note which
we are so well acquainted with.
she knew Annie sufficiently well, to pre-
sumo she would let no one see it, and she had
disguised her writing so she thought no enc
would recognize it as hers. "NOy,n said
the, to herself, Il will await an opportunity
50 send. She could scarcely conceal her de-
HgDt.on finding sAnnie quito sick. and unable
to accompany them on their excursion.
Il must be c~arefal.n she thought, as she
tied on her bonnet to walk out, and seek
some way Of sending the note. She had not
proceeded far before she came across a little
boy, who was crying piteously. lie was poor.
ly clad, but every thing he wore looked clean
and neat aHow Fortunately II she thought,
and going to him she inquired: sMy child,
what makes you cryf What is the matter
Do you live hero pr -.
"Oh, moi kind lady, I hive a mile from this
place, bat my Grandmother died yesterday,
and | have 10 friends now, said he, bursting
into tears. 81 came here to get some work
havn't money to bury my Grandmother
and have no one to help me-
'Poor boy ~ said Belle, ahere is enough
to bury her, and last you a few days also
and all | require of you, is to take this not
TO the place it is directed this afternoon a
six o'clock. Will you do it? Give it to tn,
lady, tell her it needs no answer, and com
directly away"
Yes, kind lady, I will. and anything els
in the world | will do if I can, and you viii
let me. Thank you, a thousand times, dea
lady. God will bless you !"
A shudder ran through her frame, and sh
felt a momentary pang of remorse, but on
thought Of Horace, and it was gone. ''Neve
mind about thanking me. | am glad if hav
made you happy. Be careful with that note
Goodbye" and she hurried away.
This explains all that we already know
This sundered two loving hearts. This mad
miserable two otherwise happy beings. An
alas! this made dark the soul of the guilt
one; this stepped her heart in the FIRST rea
crime; for was not this a crime
Belle watched the effect. She understoo
the cause of the pale cheeks, and sunken eye
of Annie on the morning after. She kne
why such a change came DER the pale CIR
why she rushed into a whirlof excitement
she understood how her heart bled, au
throbbed. when he came near her, or locke
reProschfully at her.
I Ali Belle, why soil your purity Of so
with such a sin ? How much better to MARI
Robert Manning, who worships you, and liz
to render him happyi than. to destroy tt
happiness of two hearts, and though you
not yet realize it, your own alsol
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1859-11-30

happier, and ~gladdening the hearts of her
Iond friends, We will retrace and find what
Belle is now about and bow the game pro-
crosses.
After the departure Of our fair heroine,
Belle felt sher triumph was secured, and en-
deavored BY every art and fascination Of which
she was mistress, to bind Horace by even
closer ties. She had vanity enough to sup
pose he would now very soon speak the words
which she had so long wished to hear, and
which would pronounce their betrothals.-
But, on the contrary, he knowing and feeling
that every motive fer concealment was taken
away, became moody and reserved, and with
drew his attentions entirely from her. After
visiting the Lakes, he made some trivial ex-
cuse, and separated himself from the party.
The rage of Belle and her mother knew no
bounds. They felt that all was lost, and re-
turned to Virginia full of disappointment and
chagrin.
(C0nclasion merit soeek)
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1859-11-30

HuzzA son NASH the late term of the
County eoglrtof Mash County, in compliance
with a petition signed by most Of the citizens
of the town, the Magistrates refused to Ii
cense any more retail shops in Nashville
Good for old Nash. So much for circulating
the Tract ITO the Magistrates of North Car
DINA" All the Magistrates at Court had
been presented with a copy-they saw the
matter in its proper Light. and acted in accor
dance with the dictates Of enlightened patri
otism and humanity.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1859-11-30
Editors Table.

H Harper for December is on our table
from Mr.. Pomeroy. 1t is an u~nusally at
~tractive number, SO far as its illustrations are
concerned , those given with its first article,
washington in 1852" being remarkably
well got up, and generally interesting, en-
bracing as they do a "view from the Upper
Terrace, Capitol Grounds !" ''yiew from the
Dome of the Capitol !" 'Pediment Of the
North Wing )" 'America, the Apex of tho
Dome J" Treasury extension, South and
West Fronts" Capital of column in Treas
ury Department J" aGeneral Post Office,
North and East Fronts ]" t'Patent Office
Holidays IN Costa Rica," by Thomas Fran
els Meagher, is another profnsely illustrated
article. We presume it is interesting, bu
we have had no opportunity to examine it yet
CosMoPoLrFAE4AE JOURNAL FOR DEcEM
Der The December No. of this VALUABLE
and interesting quarterly is on our table
Among its table of contents, we notice a goo'
thing in the way of a poem. called 9TH
CthbS VI oOl0, III HUH q NASTY Rl1I1Cc
we are inclined to believe, will take statio
with Nothing to Wear" &c. Stills Of Col
is illustrated with appropriate cuts. The fror
tispiece, This little Pig went to Market, &c,
is worth the price of the book.
PRTERsoN's MAGzINB.-We are IN receiI
of this popular Lady's Magazine for Decem
Der. 1t is a splendid number. Peterson
has a circulation already, of nearly 100,0 0I
but will be greatly improved in 1860.
will contain about 1000 pages in double &C
umn reading matter; IA steel plates; II CT
ored steel fashion plates II celOred patter-
in Berlin work, embroidery or crochet ; al
800 wood engrayings-proportionately mo
than airy other periodical gives. Its stori
and ~noyelets are by the best writer's.
fashions are always the latest and prettiest
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1859-11-30

Coon ADyIcE.-Lord Brougham, in a late
speech upon the dubious relations between
France and England, said: ave don't dis
trust our neighbors-very far from tive
trust them but zoe trust ourselves a great
deal more-Qoud applause)-ana we do the
best thing, the kindest thing, both for those
n~eigh5ors and for ourselves, in being com
pletely, absolutely prepared far 0hateDer naay
happen"
The Southern States at this j~uncture may
very properly take the above advice.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1859-11-30

PETERSBURG PREss.-S. B. Paul, Esq, an
nounces his withdrawal from the chair edita-
rial of this paper, which he has so long and
ably filled Mr.. Phillips has associated A.
N. Kelly with him, to fill the vacancy. Mr..
K. we recognize as the former editor of tie
South Side Democrat He isa bold, .ener-
getic, able writer, and we are certaiT the
Press will not suffer in his hands.
By the way, the Daily Press does not
reach US but two or three times a week -
Whose fault is it
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1859-11-30
b a Waste,

There are few interests in North Carolina
equal in importance to those of education.-
Our common school system, though it has
scarcely accomplished a moiety of the good it
is destined to produce, yet to nothing do we
leoksWith so much confidence in the future
as to this. Little interest as the people in
general take in il, yet it is apleasant and graf
flying fact, that opposed as our people are to
high taxation, there is no tax now which
they pay more readily than the Common
School tax. Out of the public fund of the
State the Common School system now re-
ceives $3.50, 85e,oS per annum. This is a
meagre sun when compared with the impor-
lance of this great interest and the n~ecessi-
ties of the children of the State. Yet there
are many who consider it a large sum-, and
there are, no doubt, those who regard it as a
great waste of money. Yes, less than 5000,
900 expended annually in the education Of
the poor children of the State, which brings
to them and to@the commonwealth such a
vast amount Of benefit, and ye. some view il
as literally wasted.
What do such people. think of the money
expended in North Carolina annually fol
spiritaous liquors? It is probable that 81,
500, 900 or sssJ6,0b6a are spent for intoxica
ting drinks. Is that a waste, or is it not?-
Whom does it beneft2s Does it do any on,
good, soul or body? But this is not all tn,
waste. The expenditure of this large sun
for alcoholic drinks, brings with it an outlay
of millions more in the way of crime, pauper
ism and bankruptcy: The waste occasione
by intoxicating liquors is northumberland
ing through time and eternity. And yet VIII
cares for it, Whatif this large amount wer
expended in the cause of education-what
people might We not become? Legislator
patriots and philanthropists, ponder the vast
and do something to dam up the current.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1859-11-30
Jamestown, Nov. 1859.

S~coTLAND.-The weekly Journal Of the
Scottish Temperance League" published at
Glasgow, in Scotland, says the League now
embraces 337 auxiliary societies, each having
a large membership, in addition to the spe-
cial members ofthe League, all Of whom are
contributors to its funds. The annual reye-
nue. Of the association is over thirty thousand
dollars, while it is estimated that the amount
annually expended in Scotland by both the
parent and local societies, exceeds seventy
five Thousand dollars.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1859-11-30

SMOKE BALbooN-Prof. Wilson and beau
tiful young lady made an ascension lately,
from the Fair Grounds, Tuscumbia, Ala, 10
a balloon filed with smoke. They came down
safely, a quarter of amile from the point of
departure. By and by, the ladies will ascend
by simply filling their crinolines with smoke
land that is al they lack of being angels.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1859-11-30

Robson AND DUPLIN County FAIRs-We
learn from the Fayetteville Carolinian that
the fifth annual exhibition of the Robson
County Fair proved quite successful, and was
highly, creditable to the Society and to the
County. The Carolinian says of the Address
delivered by Thomas D. Mcdowell, Esq, that
it was well conceived and admirably delivered
Mr.. Mcdowell proved himself to be not onl,
a practical farmer, but a gentleman who hal
thought and read much upon all subjects.
We are gratifed to learn from the wa
mington Journal, hat the Duplin County
Fair, held near K~enansville, "was upon tn,
whole, the most successful exhibition which
has yet been made there" The Address wa,
delivered by W. S. Devane, Esq, Of SAMPSON
and, says the Journal, twas highly apprecia
ted and much applauded."
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1859-11-30
CHAPTER v.

II was on the morning Of the day, in which
Annie received that fatal note. Belle Leroy
paced her chamber, her whole face and form
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1859-11-30

~ We have received the following arti-
Gle for publication. 1t seems to have been
sent in good faith, though it lacks being ac-
c%ompanied by the writer's real name, which
in ordinary cases precludes the appearance Of
communications But this is such a gem. il
would be unjust to our readers to deprive
them of its p~erusal, for a mere technical bar
rier. We must decline the request 'of the
author, however, to correct misstacks."-
Such interference would mar the production
and destroy its inimitable beauties. Read Il
and weep, OF ye |" batchlers," widowers anG
lonely women, who are enjoying the curse Of
single blessedness:
Mr.. EDITOR: Please publish this in youl
Paper please correct misstacks.
yours speckfuily this the 18th Of noyembsl
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1859-11-30
Poetre for the speit Of the Age

Il
A batchler life or a widower without children
the widowcr life is a lonely one when he looks
back upon his pass days at the injoyment that
ne have seen all become drary when he seek
the socity of the fare seeks an returns TO his
home again he finds all Geld an GLAND he
finds nothing to cheer ar to please his Axe
ing hart he hers nothing but the clock upon
the mantle choking awy its lonesum ours he
lyse down IN syland he rises in syland no one
to speek to no one to speek to hyru o woman
! lovely woman where ar you ar not you lonely
to can not you symthise with one hat is lone
ly then you me thinks you can an when man
travels over the plains he meats with is sur.
wants an he seas all prospers around him but
is this cancellation to the wounded hart i an.
ser no an nothing but a loveing wife can speek
peace an comfort to . troubled hart now ask
is it not so with the fare seek is there eny one
that can speek concillatin to your troubled
bosum i anser no not one then you may have
kind fathers an mothers an may injoy all The
~lucturs of life yet there is nothing Ike thai
of a wife or that of a husband let US love
each otter an lv together in peace love anc
unity Mr. A
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-19

MAIL ARRANGENENTs.-The following are
the present Mail arrangements at the Alex
andria Post OfFce:-
The Northern Mail will close, daily, at and
o'clock p. IN. except on Saturdays-thcn at o.
clock, p IN. There i, a mail for Washington City
only closing at 9p. m, on Saturdays.
The Mail for Richmond, Va. and all South Of
Richmond will close at y a. m. and p. m, OK
cept on Sundays-then at 81 am.
The Mails for the Orange and Alexandria and
Manassas Gap Railroads. Warrcnton, Middleburg
and Fairfax G. H., close daily at ,! n. nj. There
j. no mail for the Manassas Gap Railroad on Sun
DAYS.
The Mail for the Lecsburs route will close on
MONDAYS Wednesdays and Fridays. at p. m.
There is n mail for LecSburg, via Baltimore and
Ohio Railroad. closing at ?. IN, on Tuesdays,
Thursdays, and Sundays.
The Mail for the Aldie route will close at I a. m,
Tuesdays Thursdays, aud Saturdays.
The Mail for the Occoquan route will close at
a m. Tuesdays. Thursdays. and Saturdays.
The Mail for the Theological Seminary will close
nj p. m daily, except Sundays.
The Mail for Norfolk, Portsmouth. and the East
ern Shore Of Virginia closes at and p M, except
ON SaturdayS-then at +. IN.
The Office will close daily at 6! p M. except
Sundays-then it is open from 10 Q a ", and from
3 to - p. m.. only.
The Northern Mail is ready for delivery by a. m.
The Southern Mail is ready for delivery by p. In.
jan l--tf
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NO. Is.
MISCELLANEOUS READING.
OF ENGLISH LAWYERS.


Lord Thurl0w was famous for the rough
ness and brutality ofhis manners qualities in
which he was hard 70 be cxcelci On one
occasion. however he met his match. The
story goes:
"One day he was sitting in his priSal"
room 10 hear some application at th" time N"
Lords were assembling in their house. BE
Ing unable to commence business without
their speaker. they desired Nr. tiuarmc, dep
uty usher of the Black Rod 70 90 10 the
Chancellor and tell him the Lords were az
ScmbIIng. Mr.. Quarme went and delivered
his message. "lmph, was the only reply
which the Chancellor vouchsaicd. The dep
utv usher returned to the house: some time
passed and Lord Thurlow did not make his
appearance. \ peer went down to Mr..
Quarme and begged him to 20 again, and tell
the Chancellor plainly that the Lords were
waiting for him, and that the hour appointed
for the house meeting had long passed. and
that they could wait no longer. The deputy
returned To the Chancellor and. with some
emphasis, repeated the message with which
he was charged. The Chancellor dcigned no
other reply than his accustomed growl. But
my lord said Quarmc. with some warmth. /
must have your lordShip's answer. The
Lords are waiting" b---n the Lords, said
Thurlow quickly. fixing look Of rage on the
usher. 'Iou may d-n III" Lords ~ much
as you like" exclaimed the undauntcd official
but l'm-wcrc You twenty times Ihanccl-
lor. if you shall d---n me- The Chancellor
gazcd with aStoni>hmcnt at Quamc-thc
audacitv Of mere servant Of the house thus
boarding its chief. excited his amazcmcut--
At length his features expanded INTO smile,
and rising from his chair. he exclaimed BY
Jove, YOU are bold fellow, come and din"
with me tomorrow And So will, replied
Quarme. with whom, ever after, the Ihanccl-
lor continued on terms OF friendship
The following anccdutc of SIR Albert
Pell is worth giving, and may perhaps apply
to some verbose practitioners at the present
dav:
Sir Albert Pell was another instance Of
successful advocate who never 'trod the prim-
rose paths of fowery speech. He was fam
Gus for violating every rule Of grammar and
pronunciation when he opened his mouth
Verbose and prolix. he Yet succeeded in get
ting yerdictS, and his secret may hc learnt
from this anecdote: \ gentleman, who hap
pened to be in the room with him in an i'm
portant cause in the nelghborhood. made
some slight allusion tothe tautologous speech
which the learned counsel had deIivered.-
Pell Immediately Acknowledged the justice
of the ccnsure i certainly was comtounded-
" long, he said; but did You observe the
foreman. heavy looking fellow in u yellow
waistcoat Nomore than one idea could ever
stay in his thick head at n time and ! re
solved that mine should lie that one So !
hammered on till saw by his eyes that he
had got it. Do you think | cared
what you young critics might say!' Lord
Broug gham used to say of Pell's style Of speak.
ing, that if it were not eioq"ence 1t was pel,o-
qucace, and deserved to have Il chapter in
books of rhetoric 10 itself
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