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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1859-03-16
A Tale Of Unrequited Love.

The editor Of the Ureka Union relates as.
follows how he once fell in love and got
the mitten
We were never, kind reader, desperately
in love" but once, and that was with red
no, auburn" haired girl with freckled
complexion, and who had but few preten-
sions to beauty; Int then she had such
really beautiful eyes-deep liquid orbs,
through which her soul in moments often-
derness looked out with passionate feFvoF
and in JOYOUS mirth flashed and sparkled
with the light of thousand-dew drops
diamonds we were going 10 say but then
VIC never saw thousand diamonds. Her
name was Laura-which when Lreathed
softly by very soft lover, is a very sweet
name-and her clear ringing laugh fell
all around you like a shower Of silver
bells. Moreover she wore dark wine
colored dress trimmed with lilac-colored vel
vet and black fringe, with neat little white
collar of fine lace, which is one Of the pret
| test of dresses, and has the effect to make
very plain girl look absolutely charming
She never perforated her ears to hang
thereby a pendulum of brass and glass
and the only ornament on the little
white hand, which needed none, was plain
gold ring, sacred to the memory of a maid
don promise. We'll one cvcning-it was
moonlight in the summer time-we sat a
lone in the porch by the cottage door hol-
ding that little white hand il gentle pres,
sare; one arm had stolen around her waist
and silent song Of Joy like the music o
the night" was in her soul. Our lips me
in sweet, delicious kiss, and bending soft
lv to her ear we whispered a tale Of pas
sionate deyotion-we proposed, and-th
little red-Leadect olreIa refused us!
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1859-03-16
NO. 80.
The Last Romance.

Quite romance in real life. saws the
Detroit Advertiser, was brought to 4 han
py termination in that city on the 9th uit.
Seventeen years ago, New York lass. Of
lovely and swee. sixteen, became enamored
OF medical student, and the pair exchan-
ged vows of love and eternal fidelity. Two
years later the unfedged Esculapius left for
Europe to complete his education, the afore-
said VOWS having been previously tenderlv
renewed. After brief and CAV soionrn at
Paris, the loving student domiciled himself
IN one OF the most renowned colleges of
OF Madrid, and applied himself to sober
study. His letters to the fair damsel he
loved were frequent, but no fond remem-
brances came in reply.
bis eplstles were intercepted and never
reached the fair one. while her words of.
love, intended for hia,dsl~etat:tp. mar
the same misfortune The pSor student
thwarted in his love, threw up his studies.
and for two long. years coursed through
Europe, seeking 10 whelm. his disappoint.
ment IN the gayeties and pleasures of the.
different capitals. In the meantime the
young lady, who. was equally unhappy. re-
moved 10 Detroit with her mother. Atthe
end of his two years pilgrimage, the stu
dent returned to America, but the idol of
his heart had left The scene of. her bethrothal,
and, almost broken-hearted, he turned his
steps to Cuba; but the spirit of unrest
pursued him, and Texas and Mexico be-
held him still rover. seeking 10 drown
memory by excitement
A few months since, by one Of those sin
gular occurrences which sometimes flash
across the pathway Of life, he heard that
the lady was in Michigan, and quickly he
wended his way thither. After few weeks
of diligent search, the anxious lover found
his Dulcinia at Ypsilanti, and the meeting
which ensused-the twain having been
separated fifteen years-is described as sat
fecting in the extreme" The tribulations
of the now mature Low ers were over. and
on the 9th ult, they proceeded to Detroit
and were united in the holy bonds of we'd
lock. Who say. this is prosaic age
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1859-03-16
A Thrilling Revolutionary Incident.

John 7. Hcadly is publishing in New
York weekly religious paper, The Diary
of Chaplain in the Army of the Revolu-
ton" From it we extract the following:
At the battle of Bunker Hill, as the
British were advancing, through Charles
town, to the attack, soldier entered
house where the husband lay sick. His
wife was young and beautiful, and hearing
the soldier in the next room, went out to
meet him. He Immediately addressed IN
sulting proposals to her. Being angrily re-
pulsed, he attempted violence, when her
screams aroused her sick husband from his
bed. Nerved with the sudden excitement
he leaped up, and seeing his wife struggling
in the arms of British soldier, ran him
through the the body. The man fell bach
on the floor, and as his eye met that 9
his destroyer, he shrieked out, "My broth
err" The recognition was mutual, an(
with the exclamation, Il have murdere'
my brotherr' the over-escited invalid hus
band fell dead on the corpse. These unhaI
lpy brothers were Scotchmen. Ono ha
: emigrated to America several years befor
= the other had joined the English army, an
!. after long separation thus met to perlS
o together.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1859-03-16
The. soul-bhghting influence Of Califor-
MIA Society.

The following from the Baptist Circu-
lar, is most awful picture of the decra-
dation which overwhelms persons who have
been suddenly transferred from orderly AMI
Gospel-restrained society, to mixed null
titude of people from. all parts of the world
in which moral principles are at heavy
discount. We have known young men,
atfianced to young ladies, to leave for Cali
tornia with the promise of returning in a
We have known sober and orderly hus-
bands, welded to the very best of wives,
to leave in the same way, and with SINH
lar promises, who never came back The
extract below explains the reasons of these
with other derelictions relating to filial and
conjugal obligations:
"Let us say, then, that in California there
are perhaps, ten thousand people whe, be-
fore coming to this country, were members
of Baptist Churches in other lands. Out of
these ten Thousand, the startling number
of about nine thousand are, more or les, liz
ing, at this very time, in a state of down
right apostacy. These apostacies are found
in every rank and class of society, from
some of the highest officials of the State
down to the loafng idIer, who is ashamed
to beg and too proud and lazy to dig. This
fearful extent Of baclsliding in California j:
not, however, peculiar to the Baptist, bot
every other denomination here, we are as
sured by their ministers occupies the same
relative position in this thing. To stem
this mighty tide Of apostacy, we need
more ministers, more zeal, more prayer, mor
benevolence, and more instrumentalities-
above all, we need more humble, hopefu
trlst in God.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1859-03-16
For the Spirit of the Age.
.rnmnn Schools and the Legislature.

Mr.. EprroR II see an occasional arti-
Gle ia your paper, on the common schools
Of North Carolina. How gladly would We
rnor berighted mountaineers endorse eve
rytbing said on the subject, could we but
rssl;ze is benevolent influences in these
elevated regions. But DO not be surprised
vhes / tell you, that not few Of our best
citizens here look upon it as 4 positive in
iury to them, in the education of then
children as now conducted. "Why p sag
YOU. From the fact that the Legislature
in its wisdom ard Justice divides tha
money according to federal population
that is. in setting apart a fund to educat
the poor children Of the State, with a
oyerdowiur heart for the destitute, the
have thought it right to include negroes
making the division. In other word
make q great to do for the poor, appropr
ate money to educate them, then divide
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1859-03-16
RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLf II

called "social" or "conyivial," and t4re
fore cannot say as to the correctness o
the rumors that have reached him in hi
mountain home. We have heard many
things-but we have generally found Mad
anne Rumor to be very exaggerating oil
jade-though sometimes she does get on
the truth. Perhaps it is SO in this case
ED. AGE.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1859-03-16

A rich man one day asked a man Of wit
what sort of a thing opulence was. " 1t is
thing,n replied the philosopher, (which
can give rascal the advantage over an
honest man."
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1859-03-16

TWe give our plain-spoken CorresPon-
dent place, although his bluntness may
offend some. But as the subjects spoken
of arc legitimate topics for public inquiry
and investigation, we feel it to be our duty
to give him an opportunity to reach the
public ear-himself alone being responsible
for the communication. In answer to hls
INQUIRIES we state-that we attended none
Of the parties alluded to-neither the 50
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1859-08-24

NTDTICE. viii be sold at public auction, at the
IN Court House door in the town Of Alexandra,
on SATURDAY, the Srd day Of September, to the
highest bidder, the right to keepa FERRY across
Little River, at the place known as MILLS FER
RY. July 27,-tds G. BAILLIo, 2. 2. j.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1859-08-24

NOTICE TO BRIDGE BUILDERS be sold
~ on SATURDAY, September the oath. at the
mouse OF MIA. Belgard, the coatract for building
bridge across Dyson's Creek, near Mr.. GENTLE
DsSiiles residence; tho Bridge to be IA fee, vide
" s.'a TWO bents, four rows OF sleepers and nine
p'a'iA hoor two inches thick, and hand rails,
A, BELGARD
GENTILLE DEyILLE.I Coss,ssrosras
u. DEVILLE a& '-'N"s
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1859-08-24

TOR SALE--2o0o hbls., Corn on Tlagland Plan
e tatioH. apply to Mrs. HICKMAN. <
900 bbls Corn on New Hope Plantation, apply
to J. n. Butler, on the premises.
July 1s-H. 7. I. HICKMAN.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1859-08-24

M US l G.-Charles L. Doll has the honor to
Ill announce to his old patrons and friends that
he has returned with the intention OF settling per-
manently in this place and solicis share Of their
patronage.
In addition to piano and singing lessons, he will
attend to the tuning and repairing Of Pianos.
s.& Orders left at the Jewelry Store OF Dir.
MEgoy, will receive attention. aug. lott
DUNAWA Y-Was committed tothe Parish 20
IL Jail of Rapides ON the 9Th inst, as run ~
away negro boy, of black complexion, about-AA
feet or 6 inches high, aged q or % years
calling himself EDMOND, and says he belongs to
John Frazier of the Parish Of Natchitoches. -
Said boy has a sort of !. wart on the upper lid of
his right eye.
TIE owneris requested to come forward, prove
property,pay charges, and take the said boy away
or he WILDE dealt with according to law.
aug. LOTT. ROBT. IRVING, Tailor.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1859-08-24
Copper Steam Sugar Train,
FOR SALE AT A BARGAIN!

# HAVE in my Work Shop three new Copper
l Evaporatlng Pans with Copper Worms in each,
Copper CURLING and Troughs, with Brass syrup
supply Cock, u Brass Steam Cock in each, and
inch Discharge Cocks in each with inch Brass
Wash Valves and Copper Syrup and Iron Con
dense Pipe and Condepsora, all complete for the
sum of Eighteen Hundred Dollars lSlS00 00)
They are the same in every particular as those
now in use on Plantations of S. o. Nelson, Esq, OF
St.. Marys, Gen. R. C. Camp, of Iberville, and
others; they will make from IL to 20 Hossheads
of Sugar every "a hours; are made Of best mate
rial and manner of Workmanship and will be fully
guaranteed.
~ Please address
DANIEL EDWARDS,
2S, 80, 80 New Levee, New Orleans
Aug II, 1S5S-Sm
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1859-08-24

NEW MUsIC.-EO9O Pieces Of New Music;just
~ received, which includes the best works Of an
cient and modern composers. Also collection OF
Studies for the Piano, and Preceptors for the same
by twelve different authors.
Beethoven, Mozart, Mendelshon and Hayden
works for the Piano, complete. For sale at CITY
prices by JosEpa l.. M 81 9. 81
Usg-Best Naples made Guitar and Violnstrlnss.
Aug. 17-lm
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1859-08-24

N1oTIgE.--ARGHIBALD n GORDON, CIViL
Ill ENGINEER and aITRFl5i10R, offers hls
services, in tfesabese capacity, to the citizens
of the Perish OF Rapides. May Il, ls59-iy
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1859-08-24

ITTANTED. -A single gentleman Of experience
IN and skill in the business Of managing Cot
Jy ton Plantation, and who can furnish satisfac-
tory resident references, desires situation
For names and further particulars, apply to this
Office june 22-H
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1859-08-24
DIN II VII Il N II s.

JonN NJ. LAsDRUM, the Democratic Candidate
for Congress in the Fourth Congressional District,
and T. J. SEMMEs, the Democratic candidate for
Attorney General will address their fellow citizens
at the following places, on the days specified.
They will also take pleasure in filing any other
appointments which Their friends may choose to
make on the route, which will not interfere with
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1859-08-24
lgeII CheneY Spriasg s.

ITiFIIs delightful watering place, situated in the
Parish Of st. Landry, in beautiful rolling Piney
| Woods, distant about So miles from Opelousas,
will be opened on the 18th of June next -
for the reception Of visitors hzsla
These Springs are favorably known among the
people Of Western Louisiana as mineral waters OF
great efficiency iii Chronic Diseases OF various kinds
their medicinal virtues having been fully tested
by innumerable cures they have performed.
The services of an excellent Cook, a odsteward
and polite and attentive Servants have becnseeured
and fine Band Of Musie engaged for the season.
Two lines of Omnibusses Will connect With the
opelousas boats on and after the 10th q June, to
take passengers to the splings IA.
Persons visiting the above establishment may
have their letters and paper sent to them to ba-
YOU Caicot, F. o. and we will send for them.
Board and lodgingaSer month. 1886 90 Y
g g" 9 week ..... 10 90
3" g day ......t 90
Children and Servants, half Price.
PATIN & DELAH0UsSAYE,
June f-em PRoPRIErogs.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1859-08-24

NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS. --The undersigned
II Commissioners, appointed by the Hon. the Po-
ice Jury for this Parish, to let out the REGRAD.
ING and SANDING of the Plank Road above Al,
e1aadria, hereby give notice that they will let out
the above work at the Court House door, on Sd r.
URDAY 18th September next, at II O'Clock, A.
H., to the lowest bidder, provided the bids come
within the appropriation those undertaking will
be quired to take up the panks and ties, regrade,
relay, and put 10 inches sand over the same, say
i6 feet wide, commencing at the town line and
running to the upper end of Plank road, in con
fOrmity with SAID Ordinance, ANY further intor-
nation Gpr,isba al mn qualification tn
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1859-08-24
State Of Louisiana,
Parish of Rapides.

Succession of No. $3.50.
Frederick Baltic, Decd.
DURSUANT to a decree of the Hon. the District
i Court. in andfor the Parish and State aiore.
said bearing date the 10th day of August, 1892
and directed to the Serf of the Parish OF Rapldes,
/ will sell at
Public Auction,
at the Court House door inthe town of Ale1an'
dria, on
S A T u r D A Y
the 18th day of September, A. D., 1859, between
the hours prescribed by law, all the right, tue
and interest of the Succession, in and to the tooW
ing described property, to wit: "a
LOUISIANA, a negro woman aged about GA
TWENTY-FIVE years, and her two children, one ~
AIRED three wears and ane Is months old. Also
one YOKE OF OXEN, one Saddle and Bride.
TERMS OF SAbE--CASH. according TO law.
Sheriff $ Office, Aug. l5 1859.
Aug. II, lS59-ptrs fee $40,
vyv,xs ssg
NOTICE TO BRIDGE BUILDERS be let
" out on the premises to the lowest bidder, pro
Ilvidcd the bid does not exceed the sum OF tSl3Oo)
say fifteen hundred dollars, the amount appropr-
Eted by the Hon. Police Jury for the purpose) On
Saturday, the 18th day of September next, the
| building of Bridge at or near the mouth OF the
Big Mario, on the estate OF the late ). r. Mead,
under the supervision Of the undersigned Gommls.
sioners. said bridge to be constructed OF the best
Ecypress timber, to be above the high water mars
! OF ls49, aud guaranteed to stand tor i've years.
j. w. HADNoV,
p. II. HICKMAN, : COMMISSIONERS,
j. S. L0NGMIRE,
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gnstpsnoent Candidates.
,..Wn are requested to announce

~. We are requested to announce
WIN. l.. GEsAV
]. >di5,te for the Office of Sheriff Of the Parish
81 sp c,',st al the ensuing November Election.
E5a, Democrat: Having been solicited by
a na, friends to permit my name to be run as a
a1 na;dae for Sheriff of this parish, after having
csn n.asred the subject hereby announce myself
candidate before the people at the coming cleo
ton in November. .. H. iioAi'
r For Sheriff, Parish Rapides,
ELEJAEa Es. CROSBY,
srb;ect to the will ofthe people at the next Ncyem'
Der election.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1859-08-24

Salada0il
IN Flasks, Quart and Pint bottles, for sale by
Nav is ST. JOHN g. GROVES.
White Wash Brushes
some extra fpe st ST. JOHN q GRoAE's
Kings ,Etferyescent
CITRATE Of Nh GNESlA.
TUsT RECEIVED--A large supply Of the above,
direct from England, by
Magnetic Powder II
For destroying Mosquitoes, Flies, ect., At
ST.. John 4 GROVES.
Bathing Sponges
At Sr. JOIN Il GROVES.
Window Glass
Large Sizes, calculated for Picture Frames. Aiss
Enameled Glass, at ST. JOHN Y dRoVk o..
Self Sealing Cans
Made Of Queensware, Yellow ware, and Glass. 70
PRESERVING FRUIT, VEGETABLES, &c.
Also, the Patent Preserving Bottle, quarts ant
halfgallons. ST. JOHN u dRosEs
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Succession OF
A. Biernlan, decd.
No 6557.
NOTICE is hereby siy Z.
lV Germ, to showcases =
date hereof, why the final
the administrators shout;
homologated.
Clerks Office, Alexand'
1859.
By order Of the Court,
July 27.-9(ld
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The Democratic papers throughout the Distric
are requested to publish this list Of appointments
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1859-01-28

IVA meeting Of the Compensated Emanci-
patton Society,"" was held at Albany, NY, on
"wednesday night. A series Of resolutions were
introduced enbodying the plan Of compensated
emancipation. debate took place between Eli
hu Burritt aad Mr.. Pencil, who condemned
the immortality and impracticability Of the plan
Mr.. Burritt defended his plan and denounced
the abolitionists. DR.. Mott endorsed the views
OF Mr.. Fennell. John c. Underwood Of Va, I'm
speech declared himself an abolitioniSt and
In favor Of immediate emsnci patton, also desig-
mated the scheme Of compensated emsncipa
as impracticable and immoral. He would rather
raise tue proposed thousand millions Of dollars
to educate the poor whites. He gave encCursg
ing accounts of the emancipatio in Virginia,
and believed IL would be soon ACCOMPLISHED In
that Slate.
The resolutions Of the convention were sdopt-
ed at an adjourned meeting, wheD only dozen
were present. The meeting is re. arded as un-
favorable to the plan Of compensated emanoipa.
ton.
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PERSONAL

-. Senior J. NJ. Mata, OF Mexico. arrived I'm
t 10 city last evening from New York and Is AZ
-: Powers, the sculptor. has received am or
Ann NsNs
80. Bishop Simpson, Of the Methodist r.
SSnurch, who has been very i'll for a long time
.... jenkins, Esq. being asked II he liked
sausdyes, remarked that he bad never eaten any
-they Were to him terrier iaesgnita
80. Amanda M. Britt, a "spiritusI Medium. .,
was, on Jan: l, at Peru, III ''united In mstri-
mnony, by Indispensable legal contract" to DR.
Payton Spence.
80. Green, the reformed gambler, is giving
sunday lectures in Chicago, on his abandoned
vice, ana man named Kneass accompanIes him
ana sings The Gamblers Wife" and sabbath
...- Col II. Rich, Fort Lesveuworth, u. y. A
MAJ Longstreet, Maj. J McKlnstry, Its ]
thompson, and J p. Jones, u. 8. A, La era
ven, U ; N, and J. c. B. Davis and lady, NJ
V are at Wizards
-. The New York correspondent Of the Boston
post heard two Bowery whips, talking ahorse''
mus Now, Bill, I" said one, al don't think
that Fanny can trOt In two forty. - "Trof In two
torty :" replied Bill; "why, n you hitch her 70 q
post she Will PdIc mile In two forty"
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GEORGETOWN.
Correspondence efTRs Stas.

OKoReErowN, Jan. IS, 1859.
The Democratic ratification meeting at For
rest Hall, last night, notwithstanding the very
Indictment condition of the weather. was large
and enthusiastic. John KidwelI. ESQ was
called to the chair, and Edward rouse appoint
ed secretary After briefly stating the objects of
tne mee.lng, the chair first introduced to the au-
oience req w. Jones, Esq. of our city Mr..
Crawford, OF Pennsy lyvania, followed and then
mr MOTIFS, OF your city During his remarks
ne opened his battery upon Mr.. Addison, and
played upon him grape and canister to a consid-
eIaoie extent, to the great amusement Of the
entire audience. He charged him with having
oeen, two years ago, the standard bearer, the
nead and front Of the American party, and Won
dered what had produced so great change in
so short a time. He now declared himself of no
party, sect, clique, caucus, or cabal; and, If
elected Mayor Of Geor2et he (Mr Norrs)
would like to know where he would be found
them r. r. Crawford succeeded His remarks
were confined TO Corporation affairs The meet.
Ing then adjourned. Good order and harmony
prevailed through out.
We learn that the residence of Mr. Elliott who
resides just outside of the corporation Limits on
the north side of our CITY, was robbed on w ed
nesday evening of large number of valuable ar
ticles 1t appears that the family had gone to
washington TO attend party, and during their
absence the thief or thieves went TO the premises
with cart, and carried off a considerable ouan-
tlty OF different kinds OF furniture consisting of
beds, bedding, &c. The vehicle in which the
goods were carried of was tracked to Roc Creek
ateT reaching 1t, the villains, it appears, con-
nhed their exit as far possible to the bed OF the
creek, causing all further signs of their route to
be lost.
Justice Reaver Yesterday issued a warrant for
the arrest Of Patrick Farrell, of Tenallytown,
charged with shooting Daniel Workman The
warrant was placed in the hands of COnst Bile
ifuhben Tor DIS arrest. Several shot, we learn,
took effect upon Workman, none Of which, how.
ever, done any very serious damage II is said
that Tue deed was committed because Workman
trary TO law.
The weather this morning is peculiarly gloomy,
but mid, and unfavorable for all kinds OF out
door business Consequently, many of our streets
look rather lonely. =
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DIED.,

On the 18th instant fer an iIIpsss of nearIy five
her age.
Peaoe'u.ly fslling to sleep in Jesus, at O'Clock
~ 49, - "
Her funeral will take place on Sabbath Afternoon.
az ociock. from Mckendreo Chapel. Her fflends
are invited to be present.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1859-01-28

IDA letter from Rome, OF the 5th inst 81, say.
tue American minister, Mr. Stockton, had the
veto Of the police put on his ball at the Smonetti
Palace, on account of the floors being pronounced
unsafe. This is very common thing for the au-
thorities TO do in that city OF ancient houses on
the complaint Of apprehensive tenants occupying
the floor beneath the proposed scene Of dancing
festivities