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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-11-03

TaIyE DOLLARS REWARD.-Lost on Satur-
'day evening last, between the foot IF Duke
street Alexandria, aud Padgett's Toll Gate, West
End, a MOROCCO CASE. containing valuable
iewelry, consisting of a BGAcELsT. BEEAsTrls
AND EAR RIyGs. The finder will receive the
above reward by leaving them at this cihcc'
nov diff
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-11-03
1859.
A L M A N A C

saryESrR MONTH. suy sun
NOVEMBER. riser. sets. seoSh rhAsks.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-11-03

WE HAVE on hand a large and thoroughly as
w sorted stock of FALL and WINTER DRY
GOODS Buying as We do all of our goods on the
very best terms. and being determined to sell as
low as any other house in this District We cor
daily solicit a call from all purchasers of Dry
Goods in this District and the surrounding counties
We have every article marked down to the low
est figure and would respectfully invite al! persons
10 call and examine through our stock, winch we
will show with great pleasures believing as We do
that they will lind the prices and styles 10 meet
with their appreciation.
WM. r. RILEY 4 BROTHER,
No. So Central Stores, West Buiihins'
wash;roton nov 3-1y opp Centre Market.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-11-03

SAILING or THE SrEANER.-The steamer
Mount Vernon sailed for New York yester-
dav afternoon, with good freight, consist
ing mostly of flour. There were onl " two
passengers, n. a. Elfwing and A. Lowen-
tha.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-11-03

1t is proper to mention that navigation on
the Chesapeake an Ohio Canal was not re-
sumed until the Eth Of the month. The
exhibit therefore is highly gratifying.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-11-03

PoSTroSENEST.-Th Irving Literary So
ciety were unable to obtain the Hall of the
Young Mems Christian Association OH Tues
day night last, and consequently the adj
dress of Mr.. ii. O. Claughton, was post
poned to an evening of next week, when due
notice will be given.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-11-03

Coal RECEIPTS BY THE CANAL.-The re
CENTS Of Cumberland Coal at this place for
the month Of October, via the Canal, were
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-11-03
LOG A L 1TE ID 5.

Tur Agricultural SoCIETY.-The next
meeting of the Potomac, Piedmont and Val
ley Agricultural Society, takes place to-mor'
row night, when it is expected that the OH
cors will he chosen and the Society perma-
nently organized Our citizens have taken
hold of this enterprise with their wonted
zeal and have placed its establishment be-
yond doubt. An opportunity Will DC pre-
scented to our country friends, who will be
in attendance upon the meeting OF the orange
and Alexandria Railroad Company, which
convenes to-day, to unite in putting the So
ciety on basis that will ensure its entire
success. The benefit is to be alike to city
and country, and it is desired that in the
choice Of the officers and the details OF the
organization, the gentlemen from the conn
try should have L voice.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-11-03

NJ OTICE.-The partnership heretofore existing
N between the subscribers under the style of
GEORGE " SHACKLETT' A. CO.. is this day
dissolved by mutual consent, b. C. Shncklet' hav-
ing purchased the entire interest Of George W.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-11-03
COMM rel A L.

,r PRODUCE IN ALE :xA!Sppntv
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-11-03

PIANOS.
| LARGEST ASSORTMENT OF
PIANOS IN THE COUNTRY.
GOLD MEDALS
IN FOUR SUCCESSIVE YEARS
At tho Maryland Institute, besides first premiums
At the Fairs in Philadelphia. Washington and
Richmond.
TESTIMONIALS OF EXCELLENCE
FROM
TH4IDIRG,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-11-03

A CARD.-Having purchased the interest Of
N g. w. Shacklett. in the late firm of GEO. W.
SlIACKLETI CO., will continue the bust
u,ss at the same place, where will he pleased 10
receive the patronage Of the friends OF The late
firm and the public generally.
b. C. SHACKLETT.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-11-03

ESTRAY HoRSES.--Was taken W on hrlday
Ia morning. Oct 18th. one Roam HORSE, three
white feet, black name and tail, about years old.
Also. BAY MARE. blind in right eye, small
snip ON nose. The owner i, requested 10 prove
property. pay charges and take them away.
SAMUEL CATS, West End.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-11-03

A Washington paper states that the pub
lie school system of the capital, under care
full management, is fast growing into an I'M
por,ancc equal to any city Of the uniop--
The Councils recently passed an appropria-
ton Of $50 600 Tor schools and sch,ol-houscs
for the year. The common schools are over
crowded with pupils, and new school-houses
are being erected 10 supply the demand
There are at present nearly three thousand
pupils in the schools. sixty teachers, and
twenty-five school,house
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1859-01-26
4 Gamblers Convention.

Among the most curious things which have
occurred in this curious country Of o,,rc VIC
notice the actual convention Of the noted
dSae6legs of the land, recently held in the CITY
OF Chicago, I'll. The announcement Of such
a meeting would naturally impress the reader
with the idea, that the object was simply a
trial OF the skill Of each-a sort Of stIfsmond
cut diamond contest, where novices MIGHT be
taught and dull tools sharpcned. But such
an idea seems not to have entered into their
brains. Ihe object is declared to have been
the revision Of the old rules of gambling and
the incorporation Of new ones to greater mi
fornity and order to the nefarious system
Another protested object was, the prohibition
OF all participation in politics By professional
gamblers. This much which has been set
atioat, is enough to advertise the American
people, that gambling is hereafter To be car
RED on more systematically and ruinously to
the unNary than heretofore. That it is to be
heneeforth q more perfect net work Of secret
brotherhood throughout the United ctateg
who will he pledged to look out for each 9th
g, but q combination to fleece every u@ninitia-
ted nan q boy that can be found in the land
who Is soft enough to give them the chance.
! more mischievous, useless ard unworthy
So q men cannot be found in the land, than
these self-same professional gamblers. Aysri-
eloas as tie highway robber-they are the
p]oillters Of society and the ruin Of our ~yonng
lne7- Let our Legislators keep their ewes
upon their schemes, and if possible relieve the
State Of q class Ct men who viii not work,
are ashamed 70 beg, but who day or night.
would filch the Ignorant Of their hard-earned
gains, and reduce them to begearr
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1859-01-26
The Spirit of the Age.

AT scarcely any time since the commence
i0ent OF this Paper, has it been in a more
prosperous condition. Thanks to the kind
efforts of friends innumerable, our subscrin-
'lon list has run up to nearly as high a point
as 1t has ever reached-being now over five
thousand. And the list continues to increase
This is highly gratifying and encouraging to
US, IN our efforts to furnish the South with .
cheap and wholesome Journal for the family
clrele-nculcating the pure lessons of Tenn
perance, and furnishing them with a home
journal of chasto and %virtuous literature.
n success with which we have met, in
spires US with the belief that we have not la
oored IN valn-that the course of the Age has
met with the appreciation of its numerous
readers. We can only promise then, in the
fuilness OF our gratitude for the confidence
and aid in the past, that in the future. orr
efforts shall be still exerted to please, and rem
Der our paper the vehicle for conveying to it's
readers wholesome truths and useful infor
nation. 10 Temperance, the constant and
unWayerlng friend and advocate-to the Home
Circle a welcome and instructive visiter-and
to all an agreeable companion and friend.
we need only SAVIOUR books are not full
yet-but there is room for a few more hun
dreds or thousands of names. We hope orr
good friends will not cease to do all they can
for the good Spirit.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1859-01-26
Never Give Up"

The Sons Of Temperance in North Carroll
ma have every incentive fer abiding and in
creaslng exeTtions for the promotion of the
cause OF Temperance. Religion, virtue. the
peace and well-being of community, the safe
ty and sanctity of the home circle-indeed.
everything noble and praise-worthy call upon
them to press forward in their efforts to drive
the monster curse Of the age from our midst.
What though they may now be few in num-
bers;-if they will press on with brave hearts
and determined will, the majority will vet be
theirs. We commend to them the following
beautiful lines Of the Poet whenever they
feel like giving up the struggle:
Never give up though the grape,shot NAV
rattle,
Or the full thunder cloud over YOU burst
Stand like a rock, amid the storm or the battle
Little shall harm you, though doing their
worst;
Never give up! if adversely presses,
Providence wisely has mingled the Gun,
And the best counsel, in all your distresses.
Is the stout watch-word Of Never give mn j
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1859-01-26

never, Lever, with my consent. shall ona &c
nine De counted among that herd of fools and
nyPocrites. You have disgraced us all
put my mind is made up, my course Is taken
40 argument, no persuasion shall aval.
therefore you need not attempt it. Yon are
" choose between two, and that instantly
you are eltner to give up your religion, or Won
~ = give up me. Speak not, but listen
aoaldoh Methodism or abandon nv house.
Nota penny shall you ever inherit from nv
estate Tor Will cut you off instantly. | had
amer ieave my money to strangers. than It
eioalu IN any way serve that vile people. So
o.oose, ana That without delay. for my deter
ihlnatIon IS lrreyocably fixed"
= silght pause ensued, during which time
q tear gilstened in the young mans eve. like
q crystal Jewel rudely thrust forth from the
laboratories OF the soul, and he trenbled nm
ueT the angry frown which looked down unon
hltn. but IN a moment his choice was made
anu his self possession was restored He
dearly loved his father, who until now. though
stern, had ever been most kind-his mother
ana ms sisters too, and though last not
least good old Cato-they all came m il.
stantly before him, but in his nature lie in
herlted something of the fathers firmness
and he did not falter.
!. rather, dear father, my life I would viii
iinS'y lay down for you and for your happi-
ness out my religion, my Saviour, I cannot
abandon. With regard to your forum Q
though honor yoa, my father, and ardently
pray that It may be continued to YOU lone. I
envy 1t not; for | have treasures in heaven =
therefore, tor the sake Of Christ, I freely rive
1t up. 1t would be but a poor religion, dear
latleF, mat would not be worth more than
your estate. | have been ever, SO far as I
have been conscious, an obedienf son ard
shall lot now disobey your commands
Therefore, father, dear father. land he tool
the old mans hand, upon which his tears fell
last fareWell-rerhap forever.' The faith
er trembled, ! = stood firm, and GEORGE
turned and left tee house.
(To BE CONTINUED
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1859-01-26
To Poetical Correspondents

We sometimes receive Verses, accompanied
BY an admission that they possess no Poetic
merit" yet asking Us, 'as a personal favor to
the writer" to give them a place in our col.
umns- Now, we try to be very obliging to
all our Correspondents, but we think such q
request is asking too much of us. IF tho
hnes possess no merit" it is unjust to our
readers to put such stuff upon them; and it
is equally unkind in the Editor to subject .
Correspondent to the ridicule he will surely
receive from a criticising public. For these
reasons we must be permitted to decline nrh-
lish all Poetic articles that have no merit n
them.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1859-01-26
1F-THE AGE--Devo ted to Temperance. Iifera+a.a - =
Madame De Sevigne.

An obscure female, a poor widow, the me-
Their of two young children, possessed of no
personal consequence in her own land, and
no rank at court; without a name likely to
attract the attention of her country without
the prestige of any dignity that she might
have inherited from father or husband, own
ing no large fortune, and no distinguished
relatives among those who were active in the
political affairs Of her time; without the fa-
vor and even unknown to the r%eigning mon
arch sometimes dwelling concealed in a
street of one of the obscure quarters of Pa
ris at others in the retirement of . farm
house in Burgundy or lower Brittany-this
in~igent widow sat during the summer eve
nings, beneath the shadow Of her tree at
LES Rochers," and in winter returned to her
fire side at Paris, where she listened to the
voice of her own heart, and gazed from her
window upon the world passing without
She seized the pen: her writing flow, d with
out Encouragement, guided only by the i'm
pulse of the moment; she poured forth her
sPul to her daughter, she talked Familiarity
With her friend, she whispered messages to
thy absent, she discoursed with herself OF
WIKI heaven; day after day she cast notes
and letters into the post, thinking little Of
thu public, of the art of writing, of posterity,
or Of fame; and found all at once that she
had created a literary monument, not only
the most original, varied, and rational of heI
own age, but also a record of the deepest and
most pathetic emotions of the human heart II
every century. The march of time has ad
vanced; the inquiring have drawn forth these
letters from their concealment their CONVEX
versations are TRANSPORTED into genius, thei
gossip has become history, and their softes
whisperings have reverberated in permanen
echoes to all posterity. Such is the chance
And now let US examine the mystery.
What is the mystery? It's explanatior
lies in a few words. 1t is that the interes
created by human occurrences is not foun
in the greatness of situations or events, br
in the emotions of the mind by which the
are rc-echoed, and which is to them, be the
great or small, what air is to sound-the m
dium of resonance. You may strike powe
full blows upon the most sonorous metal, b.
if air is wanting, or even too rarified, silen
alone will be your answer, the echo is nut
without air there cannot be sound, witho
sensibitity there can be no impression tn
there is also no interest and glory it is
secret of the human heart, that it can only
moved by coincidence with something tt
has been moved before"
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1859-01-26
state Legislafprn-


Inc bill to amend the charter Of the YVES
tern North Carolina Railroad, after two dsrs,
discussion in the Senate, was reiectcd-Nr
Edney alone voting for il. II WAS under
stood, however, that another bill would be
introduced that would harmonic the con irt
lns views Of the friends Of the work.
In the House, the vote rejecting the Dan
vile Connection Railroad was reconsidered
50 as to allow 3ir. Settle to offer a substitute
which provides for building i Road from
the =. z. Railroad to Leaksville: provided !.
zoos net go nearer to Danville than twenty
mics Or within two miles Of Tie Virginia line.
Inc oil passed its second reading and v-sg
the Committee on internal imnrovo.
Ihe Revenue bin is being discussed II liz
House. 4 number o-famendments 10 the biu
have been proposed, but all have been 50 Car
voted down. When the bill passes finally
viii give a summary Of its provisions.
Inc bill TO increase the Sinking Fund Of
State has been extensively discussed in
the Senate, but no final action taken. Also
the bill to amend the Constitution u d to
establish the ad valorem system Of taxation
and was finally rejected.
Ihe Coalfields Railroad bin has passed its
third reading in the Senate, and has been
sent to the House, where it IS expected to
meet with a ike disposition. So NAV it be.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1859-01-26

HoPEFULNEss-Is the surest foreruner of
future success. Few of the worlds great
men but have found themselves in a tight
place, where common place minds would
have seen no avenue for escape.
A strong mind always hopes, and has al
ways cause to hope, because it knows the mu-
liability of human affairs; and how slight a
circumstance may change the whole course
of events. Such q spirit too, rests upon it
self; it is not confined to partial views, or to
one particular object. And if, at last, all shall
be lost, it has saved itself-its own integ
rity and worth. Hope awakens courage while
dependency is the last of all evils: it is thu
abandonment Of good-the giving up of tn,
battle of life with dead nothingness. He VIII
can implant courage in the human soul IS it
best physician.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1859-01-26
Novel Reading.

1T is said that four-ffths of the novel
reading in this country at the present time is
achieved by ladies. SO true is this, that pub
fishers cater almost expressly for the female
taste, in their selections Of work for issue
The consequence is, that tho market is flood
ed with high-vrought pictures Of high life,
for one class Of these lady readers, and high
wrought pictures Of low life for another class;
while the staple article-the article which
finds its way into the best families-is sur
charged and sanctifed by a sickly, slender
religious sentiment that is hardly less ener-
waiting than the story which forms its vehicle.
Now, this is not very complimentary to the
ladies, we admit, but we are not to blame for
the fact, and certainly take no delight in sta
ting 1t. There is a fact, however. connected
with the matter, which is slightly compli-
mentary to them or their natures. They
show signs Of a s%urfeit, and these books are
beginning to be a drug in the market. These
facts will serve, we hope, as a warning to
publishers against ministering to an un
healthy appetite, and a low standard Of taste
They have brought literature into disreput,
by dissipating, rather than cherishing,
hsaIthful literary appetite: and it will tax
many months to recover from the d~esenera
ton. Now if they take as much pains t.
crowd before the public good books, as the,
have / lfeiior ones, they will, sooner or later
regal their ground"
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1859-01-26
Men without Hearts.

We commend this to the attention of all
heads of families:
1--WE sometimes meet with men who seem
to think that any indulgence in an affection
ate feeling is weakness. They will return
from a journey and greet their families with
a distant dignity, and move among their
children with the cold and lofty splendor Of
an iceberg, surrounded by its broken frag.
n.ents. There is hardly a more unnatural
sight on earth than one of those families With
out a heart. A father had better extineuisf
a boys eyes than take away his heart. Whc
that has experienced the joys of friendship
and values sympathy and affection, wouic
not rather lose all that is beautiful in nature,
scenery. than be robbed of the hidden treas
ure of the heart? Cherish, then. Won
hearts best affections. Indulge in the warn
and gushing emotions of filial, paternal an,
fraternal love-"
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1859-01-26
A Bad SIGN.

"e regard it as one Of the most meIaDcbo-
y signs Of the times that young men almost
universally desire 70 avoid the necessity Of
learning and practicing the mechanic ocr,n,-
tiohs o. the day, We see this illustrated in
'he statement that for the ten appointments
q cadets 70 the West Point Military Acade-
my, which the President Of the United States
mas 70 dlsposeof' that thereare said already to
pc more than five hundred applications on
NE. The appointments win not be made m
I'll ~March-by which time the number Of an
Piicatlons may be doubled or qnadrupled
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1859-01-26
Notice to Divisions

Hereafter the Password will be furnished
10 no Division until after their Returns and
the per capita tax Of 10 cents for each
member has been received BY the Grand
Scribe. Nor will any Division receive he
who has not a d. G. w. Patriarch.
except these who have a county D. e. W
belonging to their Division.
an commissions to d. 6. W. Pfs dated
before this notice are now dead.
A. w. CUMMINGS, G. ". p.
Asheyille, Dec. 1858.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1859-01-26
Divisions take Notice.

wish to appoint a D. G. W. P. for every
Division in the State, except those who have
a county D. G. W. P. residing in the place
where the Division is located. From each of
whom | shall expect a Report QUARTERLY, in
accordance with their commissions. At your
next meeting please to nominate by ballot a
suitable person for Deputy for your Division.
and send me his name and post Office.
A. w. CUMMINGS,
tt. AsheVille, Buncombe CO., N. c.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1859-01-26
Shakespeare's Mirror fo- Women.


As in a tall glass called a Psyche, a lady :
gains a full length view of herself, so that no
point Of person or dress may be left disregar- D
ded, so, in ShakspeNre's Mirror, a woman
turo, that may aid her to its spotIess array
ana to the utmost perfection in adornment Of
which il is susceptible. She may learn how
to preserve its intrinsic graccs of purity and
innocence, at the same time she is instructed
how to deck it with becoming ornament of
accomplishment and refining culture. She
may lie taught to perceive how native charms
are heightened by suavity of demeanor how
a fine understanding and a capacious mind
arc set olfby q modest bearing; how exter-
nal beauty is enhanced by sweet manners
and cheerful ease; how intellect and good
sense consort placability, forbearance and af-
fcctionate submission; how the gayety of
heart and the gift Of wit are tempered with
gentleness how highest dignity shows itself
more truly in courtesy, generosity, charity,
kindness. From the lady Of the highest
rank, to the humblest among ~women-from
her who is crowned the most imperial mon
arch,' to her who "does the meanest chores"
we all may read in his delineations our fem
mine resemblance. From the virtuous maj
esty Of IIermione or a Katharine of Arragon,
down to the homely coarseness of an Audrey,
or a Mopsa, each essentially bears the gene
ric stamp Of CONAN. His sceptrcd queens,
his princesses, his g~entlewomen, his yco-
mans wives, his young maidens, his serving
damscls, his country wenches, his hostesses,
his most delicate lady, his most blushing
girl, his most reserved v~estal, his arrantest
coquctte, his widest spirited s~parkler, his
sedatest thinker, his most loving and loveable
female impersonation, or his -vilest and most
odious one, however infinitely they may va
ry, have all enc feature in common they
are prominently ~Womanly in all they dc
and say. The wit of Rosalind and Beatrice,
the ambition of Lady Macbeth, the conjuga
faith Of ~Imogene, the wickedness of Goneri
and Regain, the constancy Of Helena, the ret
icence of Cordelia, the intellect of Por.ia, th
wiles Of Cleopatra, the innocence of Miranda
the charms Of Viola, the gentleness of Desdc
mona, the sanctity and moral purity of Is;
bella, the anguish Of Constance, the matern
ty Of Volumnia, the shrewishnesS of Kath.
rine, the affection, the f~ippaney of Lucett
the passionate love Of Juliet, the sprightl
ness Of Nerissa, the insanity Of Ophclia, a,
all as markedly contrasted as day and nigh
but they are all in themselves and in the
action and circumstances true to the spirit
w0mnnkinR.