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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1859-05-04
Sunday School Celebration.

We do not wish to be o~fficious, or to med
die with other people business, but we would
like to say a word about the proposed Sab
bath School Celebration. We think it a de-
cided improvement to change it from the 4th
of July to the pleasant May season. The
reasons are obvious to every one. And we
think it a decided improvement to have
a Joint celebration, instead of each school
going to different places to enjoy the
feasts prepared for the children. In the first
place, it looks selfish and u~ncongenial and
in the next place it prevents one of the hap
piest scenes that can be looked upon on
earth-viz: hat of seeing several hundred
bright-eyed boys and girls gamboling togeth-
er on the green sward, and enjoying them
selves as one largefamily, andall eating from
the same table.
How much better this, than to see differ
ent squads paraded off in silence in different
directions, as though it were a sin for chill
dren of one church to speak to those of
different order, or eat a piece of bread belong
ing to them. By such a course, the pleas
ure anticipated by the little ones is great.
marred if not destroyed, and the children 0
one school learn to think themselves aboy
those of another. o. bigotry. keep thy dc
formed head out of the Sunday Schools
out of the minds of the children for the
will learn soon enough to partake of thy il
tolerant spirit.
We learn that objection is made to a Raj
road excursion. There is danger in it-bl
no more than there is for Parents to tai
their children on a travelling trip. The Z
rents can 90 with thc children-the mars
ais, the supcrilseifiants and teachers will,
course, take the very best care OF their
s~pective charges-and We are willing to
security that not a hair of one of the d.
little ones will be injured. Let us all go
Franklinton, and grow young again IN v
Messing the e%njoyments of innocent chi
: hood.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1859-05-04
The War Cloud Increasing.

There has been two or three arrivals from
Europe since our last, and the advices by
each represent that war was generally con-
sidered inevitable. On the 18th of April, it
was announced that Austria had granted con-
cessions in the preliminary conditions, and
this gave renewed hopes to the meeting of
the Peace Congress but later advices state
that Austria's propositions were unacceptable
to France, and Paris letters represent peace
as hopeless. Austria refuses to participate
in the Peace Congress unless France will
disarm. The Paris Patrie asserts that France
has not yet armed. But it certainly looks
very much like it, if the statements be true,
that at Antipides there are 10000 men: at
Grenoble 10000; at Valence 80, 900 at Ly-
ons $4,000; at Besancon 90 900. At Toulon
there are transports for 60, 1000 men and ma
~terlals; and out of the 1000 troops in Alge-
ria it is stated that 30, 600 are expecting to be
drafted into Italy, and the National Guard Of
Paris was likely to be increased from 80, 900
men to $4,000, so as to render the regular
army of Paris available for a campaign.
The next arrivals will probably give a more
definite complexion as to whether peace OF
war will prevail. If France and Austria re.
fuse to go into the Peace Congress, it will Of
course be a nugatory affair.
The Liverpool markets are fuctuating.-
Cotton declined a shade. Wheat and houi
firm and buoyant, holders demanding an adj
vance.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1859-05-04
Why /? WHY Why?

Reason, speculation, common sense, every
instinct of the human mind, and every nat
ural passion of the human body, are at war
with the use of Intoxicating drinks. Rea-
son rebels against it, because she is dethroned
from her high place of regal supremacy and
made subseryient to most bestial sway. Spec
ulation rises in arms, because her powers of
discernment and discrimination are so blum
ted and destroyed as to drag her down below
the level of the brute. Common sense as
serts her dignity by revolving against that
which causes folly and madness to usurp her
rightful domain. The mind, the dome Of
thought, the palace of the SOUL y reels in dis
gusted shame that her bright abode should
be made the dwelling place of spurious har-
pies and internal fiends; while the taste,
the nerves, the sinews pail and tremble at the
contact of the vile compounds called 'Strong
Drink y
Revelation, Physics, Science, Experience
! everything by which we are surrounded in
nature and arts, warn against the use of in
i SOAAN<stlAlS OA Inns, AAT0 0tOf LII OOo HUI ID
e His anathemas against it-and yet every day
seems but to swell the burning tide that is
pouring like molten lava down the Threats OF
men, women and children!
Reason, speculation, common sense, the
ar mental and natural powers of man, the Wore
E. of God, all look on and inquire, How is this
Wig? WHY ? WHY? will man, made bu'
a little lower than the Angels of Heaven
why will he thus disgrace and degrade tn
IS impress of Deity and sink himself below tn
lg vilest of the brute c~reationi It is. the strang
of est, most inexplicable Of all the studies tina
in have been undertaken of man, and is as ia
from being answered now, aswhen proposed
-eo thousand years ago. O! why, Nshy, why
-
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1859-05-04

ECLECTIC MAGAzINE.-The May number of
this excellent monthly has been received
It contains two beautiful e~ngravings-one the
condemnation of the Princess Lamballe,"
and the other, maria Antoinette going to
Execution" The May number is filled with
interesting, well-selected matter. The June
No. is to have a fine likeness of Hon. Edward
Everett Price So a year. Address Editors
Eclectic, New York; or see Mr.. Rood, Agent,
who is snow visiting different portions of North
Carolina,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1859-05-04

HENRY w, MILLER, Eso.-The Grafton of
this distinguished Orator, on 'tthe Eighteenth
Century" is receiving unbounded applause
wherever it is repeated. It has been deliv-
cred at Norfolk and Petersburg, and several
points in our W State. We were absent
from Raleigh when it was delivered here, but
our exchanges speak of the Grafton as being
second only, if indeed it is not equal to the
finished production of Hon. Edward Everett
on the Father of his Country. Could not
Mr.. Miller be induced to repeat it here? We
have heard many express such a hope,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1859-05-04

IA Z & "a N G..
WEDNESDAY,, MAY 4, 1869.
Special Notice.

The SPIRIT OF THE AGE is conducted strict
~ upon the CASH system. All 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, b.. a CROSS MARK on their papers and
unless the subscription is renewed the papers
will be discontinued. This is a rule from
which there will be no departure. Watch
for the CROSS MARK, andrenew your subscrip-
ton.
~ Subscribers desiring their papers
changed, must mention the Post Office, from,
as well as the one to, which they desire the
change to be made.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1859-05-04

Rich MEN.-It is very common to asso-
ciate with rich men, the idea of 2 morose, mi
serly, grinding, unfeeling monster, who
would do anything, however revolving, for
the sake of accumulating money, and who
have no bowels of compassion for the poor
and unfortunate. There are some such, but
it is also true, that among the rich and wealthy
we frequently come across perfect models
and patterns of men-those who are kind and
charitable, and always ready to lend a help
ing hand to every laudable enterprise, or to
assist IN all movements tending to ameliorate
the condition Of our race. When placed in
the hands of such men, riches nave been
properly deposited.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1859-05-04

IMPORTANT FROM MExrco.-It appears from
the latest adyices from Mexico, that the tri-
umphant march Of the Liberal forces has been
scotched; having been defeated and driven
back from Taubaya and Chapultepec with a
loss of 200 men. They had reached the Cap
ital, however, but with a much diminished
force. Miramon, the leader of the Govern
ment forces, it was reported was numbering
peaceable foreign residents in the Capital
He had made a formal protest against the re-
cognition of the Liberal government by the
United States, and Consul Black banis shed
from the country.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1859-05-04

NORTH CAROLINA RAHRoADs.-The net re-
ceipts of the Wilmington and Weldon Rail-
road, for the six months ending on the 2lst
uIt., were $3.50, 362, being an increase of
$25, 1916 over the receipts of the same period
last year. The receipts of the Raleigh and
CASTOR Railroad for the same period, were
$111,569, against $34, GA last year.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1859-05-04

~ We return thanks to the worthy
President of Wayne Female College at Colds
boro', for a polite invitation to attend the an
nual Commencement exercises on the oath,
25th, and 26th of May, instant. This is a
first class Institution, and is worthy of the
high reputation and extensive patronage il
enjoys.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1859-05-04
CHAPTER II.
young bride, q tear for thee!
A tear in all thy gladness,
For thy young heart shall not see
Joy unmixed with sadness"


A tear in all thy gladness,
For thy young heart shall not see
Joy unmixed with sadness"
N. +. UPPER.
In a pleasant, luxurious apartment in a
splendid mansion, We enter, and there before
a bright coal fire, is drawn a comfortable
''easy chair" On it rests a handsome dres-
sing gown, while on the floor at its feet, lie
a pair of gentleman's slippers. The gas light
is tempered to a subdued soft brillianey,
which gives sufficient light without being
dazzling. Seated just beneath it, by a table,
is our young bride, Ella Forest. Her eyes
are fixed upon the pages of a Magazine she
holds in her hand, but evidently, she is no
much interested, for see, she takes from its
resting place her elegant jewelled repeater,
and signs to think it viii be fifteen minutes
yet before he will be there; and placing the
book on the table, she sinks into a pleasant
~reverie. She has been married just two
months. They have been very happy one:
to her, for
"Time had lately shown his ird-of-paradiss
wings"
The festivities which had followed her mar
rage were over, and she was glad of it. She
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1859-05-04
Likeness of Hon. Edward Everett.

Attention is called to the Advertisement of
I. Fl. Leavitt, Publisher, of a forthcoming
superb likeness of Hon. Edward Everett, en-
graved on steel. Those who have seen it
pronounce it "a fine likeness and executed
in the highest style of art"
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1859-05-04

NEURALGIA CURE.-A writer in the Spirit
of the Times, at New York, says that copious
draughts Of Isabella wine viii cure this pain
full affection. Don't believe a word Of it
But that it viii cause neuralgia and other
dreadful pains, thousands can doubtless feel
ingly testify.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1859-05-04
Gabies' Department.


The Editress chcerfully resigns the usual
space allotted to her, for the following Life
Picture, drawn by a faithful pen, Of the per-
lis and disasters incident to every home where
the wine cup and conviviaIity sometimes
rule the hour. This is but the beginning Of
this thrilling narrative, and we bespeak for it
the serious perusal Of every Maiden, that she
may avail hcsself ofeyery precaution to avoid
the sad overthrow Of all her bright dreams
and hopes by wedding adevotee of the bottle.
And every young man may read to profit,
and contrast the difference between the wine
bibber and one who adheres to the noble re-
solve to ''touch not taste not, handle not"
as portrayed in the characters Of Henry For
est and DIR. Walton.
This is no fancy sketch-it is too true a
tale--the counterpart Of one / could relate,
Of a young friend whose bridal wreath Of ma
tive cvergreens and flowers had scarce with
cred and faded, ere the freshness Of spiritand
the roses Of hope that clustered around her
heart were crushed and faded forever. 1t is
as much impossible for pure joy and happi-
ness to exist in the home circle where intern.
perance dwells, as for health and elasticity to
be the portion Of one in whose system the
seeds Of consumption and decay have beer
surely lodged. OF if woman could but sec
and feel this, and be warned in time.
Read, gentle maiden, and BEwAREl
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1859-05-04

OF her TREND H0ated lightly to her ear.
The winter passed away, with its frosts
and SHOWS, and spring came, and unlocked
the icy barriers, so that the sparkling brook
again made music, and flowed merrily on
ward. The fields are bright with verdure,
while gorgeous wild flowers added beauty to
the scene.
"The trees are full of crimson buds, the woods are
full of birds,
And the waters flow to music, like a tune with
pleasant words"
And Allie was married. Her wedding was
not such a grand affair as that which ceIe-
brated her friends. A few chosen friends
were invited to witness the and
the evening passed pleasantly. In a few
days they went to their home, and Ella was
deprived of her chosen friend. She missed
} her greatly, but not SO much as if she was
; alone: her husbands society atoned for the
loss OF any other. Frequent letters passed
; between the friends, and their hearts were
t made happy by the consciousness of each
others bliss.
Summer passed away like a golden dream,
!, and Autumn with its rich and varied foliage,
and golden fruits, fitted by, and Winter has
come again. Then another was added to the
t little circle. A lovely baby girl claimed a
$ fathers love from Henry Forest: and he felt
:, his happiness was now complete. But while
S his wife was still i'll, and compelled to keep
e her room, he felt very lonely. He missed
t her lovely, gentle smile, each evening as he
o drew towards the fire-side.
S One afternoon while on his way home, he
met a friend, who thus accosted him:
Henry, how are you? Since you turned
BENEDICT, yon have entirely deserted u.s.
How is Mrs. Forest and the little girl? You
must feel lonely in the evening. Come to
e the meeting of the Club tonight. We have
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1859-08-18
CuILuOWEE SPRINGS FOR SALE.

HE undersigned Commissioners appointed by decree of
the Circuit Court OF snyh county, In the VI D. Akw
TUESDAY the 18th day Of OcroBHa next being the rs day
OF the October torn af snyh County Court sell at the mont
Guiding The celesn,ed ciIilhowEE SULPHUR SPRINGS
unsurpassed In Medicinal virtue by mineral In tho
state These Springs have had from The earliest settlement
the country great celebrity have effected many remarkable
have been much resorted 10 by visitors when
daons could c had and doubt not would be rsore 10
by hundreds md thousands II improved they should be-
They situated within about mile of the Virginia Ten
nesse Railroad In the county Of smyth In the valley Of the
middle fnrk Of Hulsion In III the fertile and beautiful
regions of The south West railroad Of easy and cheap
grade could be made along level valley extending nom thu
virginia Tennessee aoad 10 tho springs The spring IL
bold aud capable Of supplying number Of visitors and The
grounds handsome and afford beautiful sies for buildings
for extensive establishment Caitaisis invited
amino the property esmen speculation presents
great nitractiona
TERMsThe sale to be a credit of one. two, three
four years. with Interest thereon from and aer the expiration
of The purchasers To give bond and approved
CURLY aud the title retained I'll the purchase money paid
BEaELRY JOHNSON, Commissioners
JAMES W. SHEFFEY. N'""''"''~
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1859-08-18
SALES By AUCTION.
EuTURE mAga.
Fr,xsteea' Saaa

Trustees, Sale,
VIE anaergaea Truz.esA sene gsder - Died q Trus,
Dinwdde dated the lssh Drcethef tsb& WI psoceed
fhipAf the OF August nexL TO - ne ostng Real
Estate In the city VI Lyurhburx
one Lot Main Street, foniing ~ feet running back 1888
Timer shop. fzs -az e.iFza{r- = sfs.r4k4
One Lo srl or Church Street, adjoining n. h Thur
mans and Henry j. nrowna ioss honting I'd Street AN
feet, md running hack iaa feet.
Ono House and LOT on IN street. being desirable Dwell
adjoining John r. Murreir and nearly oppoe tho
residence Of T. Peters Each Of these vsua.e r,cee Of
property md desirable either fur occupation Investment
Seventeen undivided thirty Of Tho Lot 9th
Street opposite the garden q 9 L Mosby Eq onthg esA
feet on 6th Street, and running hack ta3 fett
On WEDNESDAY, the lth August The premises. the tavern
property kuown ak"REpuBlfcAN GROVE" including fprty
Ave Of land Bons with good personal sccury will be
required at ak twelve and egheen munhs nom The day of
SALE interest added and the title Will be retained IN the whole
purchase money Ia paid.
The undersigned ceiling Trustees win convey such uc
rs IL vested IN them by thu said deed.
gE The sale Of he Lynchbarg property win begin Muir
rclls Tin shop on Main Street. st O'Clock, r. NJ,
JAMES DlNwlDDlE, yS.....
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1859-08-18

"svsrAx," the chronic Springs correspondent
Of the Republican, alias Quiii6et, Of the Southside
y .merat, ALIAS Ruper, Of tho Norfolk Argus, alias
Esropgero (late, Of the Petersburg Express, alias
aud so forth, seems to be very much concerned be-
cous. Lynchburg does not furnish its quota of
beauty to the brilliant galaxy now illuminating
the parlors and lall-ro'm Of the Montgomery
White Lynchburg has beauty. which would bear
it triumphant through any contest for the palm
and the crown which it ightenter-beaaty with
out spat and without bemish-pare, radient and
divine: but its possessors have that other quality
whc,. no highly adorns n woman. viz: modesfy,
Ga quality which Synax seems to be stranger to-
and are not willing that their attractions should
he heraided and Wanted in the papers, like those
of fine hur-c or fat beet Ii there Was no 9TH
err reason why they have not gone to the Spring,
the mere fact that they would be put in the papers
~ soou as they landed, with all the charming"
expletves which "Syntax" can command. would
he sufficient to keep them away. lnsatiate Syn
tax" spare the ladies-bclabor and bespatler
Railroads, Superintendents, Conductors. Mail
Agents. Baggage Masters, Brakes,nen, Engineers
Landlords, Barkeepers. Newsboys-everybody
else, with your compliments, as much as you
please, but do spare the ladies'.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1859-08-18
GUY AMP STATE AFFAIRS.

Aa.cosDrD.4fhs wretch whose basiness it is
IA ~ri,s paragraphs Tor tais solumn has gaas OF
=, tour Of Oh ervaticn % the Natural Bridge
Rsns envious u the reputation recently won by
Mons. Blondia, IL is SAID be intends. as'smpt,ng
,,,s astonishing feat of slimLing mp the Bridge
,,,,h his heal in sack. Ruling wheel-barlow
before him; and as soon a. he reaches the top will
throw three successive haak-action somnerseis on
IN, celebrated - cedar stump" The strong proba-
biltiea are, we hope, that he will break his neck
in that event, We. his loeum tene#s will have the
exouisite felicity If recording one more "horrid
arciJcat,"-a pleasure which no one can .appre.
cia.e who has never rule'l the mighty desinies of
n local column. p
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1859-08-18
G. w. PURCELL &c Co,
RTCHMONn. VA.

I'VE services TO Presidents and Contractors the
w different lines Internal Improvements throughout the
State for the collection q dees due BY The state and for It's
every facility for selling prepared 70 make liberal adj
vances Stock TIL sold Our charges will be moderate We
aso offer our services the
chase Virginia State Bank and every description Stocks
current market rate without charge Of commission
wiz meet prompt attention. and VIII be attended
good terms though the parties sending present
nov 5c1awfor1y c. ". PURCELL b CO.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1859-08-18
N Z w GOO DS!
JOHN II. DAVIS &c Co.,

RE offering for inspection very large stock OFFSPRING
AAND SUMMER DRY GOODS; among which win be found
styles Of LADIES' DRESS GOODS, consisting in
part rich Silks double Skirts and double Jupea Robe
adine Berage Organdy and Jnconett double Skirts
Robes Grenaine, Berage, Organdy Jacouct
Lawns in great variety with full line Of Mantle Shaw En-
broderies Gloves Mitts Hosiery, Hand4erchefs Re-
Their stock OF Coths Cassmecs Vesilngs and Mems
Goods large, with full line of all kinds Of Servants
Goods.
They solicit call from all in of House Furnishing
where they will find full stock of Velvet Brussels Ply
grain and venian Caryeting, Rugs Mating Floor Cloths
Curtain Materials, Table Linen, Shestins &C.
We Ane of stock. spril 13tfActA
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1859-08-18
Fancy Grove For Sale at Auction,

pursuance Of the " III or ,tou leitwich Decd the nm
ersgned will sell nj public auction on THURSDAY, tho
lat dry upon the premises the fka
of Campbell ono mile "n iynchhurg. being 'hc sanc--A-
which said d,ccrnt resided NJ the time Ut his DEATH
This Is considered III the most desirable 10
found any where In the neghrood of Lynciburg. II
taus 22l which about 10 we'll llnbered
About two thirds Of The fence enclosing the rm Ia Of stone,
well constructed The plantation Ia In high state Of mpro,
mcnt and productive. The buildings although lun,
In good repair aud sufficient for the comfortable ucr.moa
ton of small family. The plantation IL we'll wnicr, having
several good springs and well OF wnicr IN the yard Taking
Into consideration liz superior location and lis many other nd
yanias this estate attractions rnrc, be met with
TERMS.-onetourth cash. the balance vi q, IL, and Is
months bearing interest," Personal security will be required
deferred payments and The title retained until the
The purchase money paid The purchaser will have tho
priv seeding wheat. and full IosH will be given
ihc 2sih III Deruulper next
Tie undersigned, selling Executor will only convey such
Tile is vested IN him by the wi aforesaid,
iIrfIEroN LEFTWIClI,
Ju u d} rltaNhs Executor Of Pryton LEW ici decd
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1859-08-18
MISCELLANEOUS.

MISCELLANEOUS.
JOHN WARD,
ran sAlE er ,s y
MANUFACTURED TOBACCO,
GENERAL COMMISSION MERCHANTS.
NO eas, MAIN sTREET, -=I5lIs -
LOUISVILLE, KY.
~ conslsnments respectfully solicited. luls gy.d4eiy
ALLEN PAINE,
IMPORTER AND DEALER IN
Saddlery, Hardware and Coach Trimmings
Nv Nou'n fbAin IrfM SshSs. MD.
KEEPS CONSTANTLY ON HAND;
spnngS Axes Castings Bclt Bands, Hubs spokes Feows
Tassss Cloths Dsmasks Hogskins Web saddle and 6iT
Trees biis, s,irraps Harness Mounting, &c.
feb sSdsms
sTIGLER, PETERS q CO..
Have now opened al their
+ n arg ed E t q b S b m n t !,
LYNcHBURG, VIRGINIA,
Their Spring and Summer Stock Of
Foreign and Domestic Fabrics
SPLENDID DorRLE-sKIRT SILK ROBES,
CHENE silks
BAYADERE AND LEE
SOLID CoLoRs AND CHECKS,
BLACK SILKS, PLAIN AND FIGURED
ROBES AND DRESSES ~F''
BAREGEs,
TRAVELLING DRESS GOODS,
MOURNING 1ooDs,
ELECTROMAGNETIC ,
ALL JUST OPENED,
and 10 which constant additions win be made.
march 2idts srlGLER. PETERS h co.