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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-08-24

FIRE.-The mill of the estate of Cromwell
Orrick, at Alpine, Bath county, Va, was de-
stroyed by fire few days since. with several
hundred bushels of grain. Loss $1,000.
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JEFFERSON CLASSICAL
y AND COMMERCIAL. SCHOOL,
UNDER THE DlRECrIoN OF WI. 6. WILL

EFF EhsoN slt IA I'm, NJ nLLpr,.r sct.no1
UNDER THE biREcTIoY OF W. j. 6. vii
The exercises Of this h sesao which has been so
successfully conducted and warmly patronized
dnrl Ing, the last term Will begin on the 5TH Or
ting a more rapid progress in the children Is educa-
ton entrusted to his care, has engaged several
Assistants. gentlemen distinguished for their at,
iiSeaise open pen e a PREPARATORY DEPART-
MENT, whereby parents will be enabled to send
direction n Of their elder bfothers The g
tant point in the education Of youth to lay good
foundation. Therefore, the Principal hopes to meet
the WARM appreciation of his many kind friends and
patrons IN the newly-orsanized ARRANGEMENTS OF
s s ne end
anxious that the pupils entrusted to his care should
acquire physical as well as mental development,
pete in all its arrangements, and ready for the
commencement of the scholastic year.
Classical and Commercial Course ....... $1,000 Z
intermediate or Elementary Conrs. 100
For For bGasn Or Meean
For Music. Vocal and instrumental, refer to the
Principal as no liked price has been determined
n. B~Parents DESTROYS of securing seat for
their children will please apply early, as the Prin-
cipal has determined to receive but limited num-
Der of scholars.
Esq ]. II. dreamer , Esq; W IL Richardson. Esq
a d NJ Tase Esa qdr Ed Geo Eff e. a.
ESQ., Wilson Williams, Esq. and others.
au 24-t7thSE
CREENLEAF FEMALE INSTITUTE,
VI On BROOKLYN HEIGHTS, 100 Plerrepont
street. corner of Clinton.
EDWARD e. BRADBURY, A.. M.t ii"',p','
This first class Institution Will reopen SEP
TENDER 18th with rare facilities for the thorough
and accomplished education of yonnn,g ladies'. .
above, Brooklyn, n. Y. au 2E3w
fT'HE EXERCISES OF MED0W-FAKM
the FIR FIRST Sf OF sEPTEM Der. and continue ten
SON, a graduate of the University at Lewlsburs.
Pa A few boys will he taken as boaIders IN ny
family. and treated my own.
All, Of the English Mathematical and Classical
Branches taught. Boys prepared Tor College or
University.
fully engaged in teaching, and refers to the follow
ing named gentlemen:
Rev. j. l.. BuKRows. D. D., Richmond.
Rev. G. G. Biting. Alexandria. .
Rev. :. H. MIRlCK, Lewlsburg, Pa, formerly OF
Charlottesville, Va
Rev. Prof. T. F. CURTIS. and other members of
the Faculty of the University az LewisbuSE, Pa.
At the first of the session TO avoid con IN by
dissimilarity OF text-b books they viii be hI3Shed
at the School at the lowest city W gTcfs synNoR
THE FOURTH SESSION OF MRS BEN
L NETT'S SCHOOL. FOR BOYS will commence
on MONDAY, the Sd October, at her schoot-room,
on 9th. between Grace and Franklin streets
All pupils entrusted toher care Will be thorough
" instructed and prepared TIC enter advanced class
es in the male schools.
TERMS. FER SESSION OF NINE MONTHS:
Under 10 years of age. S25 90
Over 10 years OF age. .........-....-.. 80 w
Latin or French. ..-....-.-.....-. 40 w
au 236W
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primce NIetternich.

A SON OF the iaie Prince METTEgNIoH. at
the age Of tiirty-fiye, has been appointed to
the same post that his father filled fifty years
ago. as Minister from the Court of Aus tria to
that of NAPOLEON III. His father was but
.wo years younger when, at the zenith OF
NAfoLEoN's power, he was appointed Minis
W . me French Court, where he managed
,aa''ers SO Wen that Austria game out in
1918 with more power and more territory than
49, NC world has had no evidence. how
ever mat the son inherits the fathers aenlo.
matte genius. ~
ihe national debt of Austria !. now sa;a -
be Thousand millions OF da,,ars - - -
Lonbardy is 10 assume seventy m;,,,aaaas
collars beside provincial debt ana "
which will make the price at which I,o,asan .'
dy Is TO be transferred from Austria 1, e..
DINA one HUNDRED and ten millions aoliayss rl,,s
y rather q hard bargain we should think. ma
scarcely what might have been expected from
the great reyerses Of Austria In the field.
The f1ux Is raging fsarfsfly II, Ru ssel, conn.
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s, - - LaSfies and gentlemen wishing fine Photo
S. sum- "a q themselves OF friends,
stss.ep ~ kEEs Steam Gallery - Main ST.
cn a anu sTonps taken perfect fY16c fran rs
sshss w 70 ~. BewAre 81 imifAtors
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ps.rasch for IN. springs.

y>rsea, resas 10 ne aatsyimg rsatts, con aas.
s ~. if,srA Ten ssasisd 10 them for a8g ssHsm y
IS rtsss 81 sssring shsr evders at ~ 1919 'o"s'
g sssa ssssar N adraaee fer fAe fsh't '""''..
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RUNAWAYS.

"a RANAWAY-S2oo REWARD rom the
CF subscriber. about the middle of September.
az 1853 a NEGRO MAN, med VILE, or
~ GRANISONssometimes called Wiley Gran
.GR<ison-about 81 or Is years old. ordinary size,
bacon color has one tooth ont IN front: lie for
mery belonged to DIR. Anderson, OF Aniclla county.
| viii pay the above reward of $500 for his delly
cry at Lumpkins jail. IN Richmond. Any intor
nation concerning him will be thankfully received,
and can be addressed to Scotland Neck. Halifax
county, n c. u. VEATHERSB BEE.
an oi-Inl$
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va TEN DOLLARS RE,yARD.-R.

C3W AWAY. on Saturday last, from the farm of
"a Mrs Harriet JENNINGS. IN the county of Hen
"a rico, her negro man MONROE. Said negro
.g<is about Is or 80 years old ofdark complexion,
feet or 10 inches high, quick spoken and active
apprehension and delivery to ,or if put in jail
Of this city so that | may get him.
au 23-6t* JAMES D. VAUGHAN, Richmond.
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MARINE INTELLIGENCE.
PORT OF RICHMOND, tVA.,) AUG. %, 1889.
High Water this day Wednesday, I2,z o'clock.


ARRIVED,
Schr. Mary Ann Adeline, jenkins, Albany lum-
Der, I. a: Parker.
scnr. susquehanna, Powell, Baltimore, lumber,
sc9r. chief, Fountain, New York, guano, E. H.
Skinker K Co.
scnr. Mary Eliza, Morecock, Chiekahominy,
wheat, Logan Waller.
Schr. Anseline Vancleaf, Lennon, Philadelphia,
Schr. Ben Vandver, Holmes, Jas. River, wheat,
to order 4,
Sail Lighter Anacosta, Baltimore, euano, a. ..
Lee.
Steamship Jamestown, Skinner, New ork, mdze
and passengers, Ludlam Watson.
Steamer City of Richmond Mitchell. Phlladel-
phia. mdze,;; and PASSENGERS, j. z: Iuttle.
Steamer Belvidere keene, Baltimore mdze and
passengers, d. & W. Currle.
Schr. Galleeo, Smith, New York, mdze, d. K w.
Currle.
Schr. St Cloud. Walton. down the river, hight
Sloop Grand Spy, Dennis down the river, light.
BosToN, Aug. 20.-Arryed bark Albion Lincoln,
Pinkham, AsexandTia, Va; schr. G; A, johnson,
Evemham Norfolk. Cleared schr. +. Niekerson,
City Point and Richmond.
RIO JANElRo, June 29-ArTiyed bark j. L. Davis,
FalrchIld. Richmond.
ALB.Ny. Aug. 2o.-CIeared schr. i. Hamilton,
PoRrLAND Aus. lS.-Cleared brig G. w. DeerinS,
Smith, Richmond. Va.
scbr. N. NJ. Tanner. N Todd. which sailed from
Charleston, 18th INST. for Richmond, Va. loaded
with railroad ron, put back Nth. !eaky Monua!
noahery sae set M sth heavy seas
Ing much water kept off for Wilmins ton; arrived
able to get in. bore of for Chareston-wind blow
ins heavy from northeast, with n tremendous sea.
Arrived of Charleston Bar and took pl4st at
o'clock Wednesday morning; both pumps going
and fifteen inches water IN the hold.
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Owing q the fsstsfins sucesss mot within Rich
-. ExcEIsIoR MfNsTRELs
NiN remain n the city until "a TiskpAY EVEN.
.'' % ob b. T re ffs2eses wssgSniRYx NAIL,
In thcir superior representations OF NEGRb
sventnx BY ths audenfd y itk lhanders ~ Applanse
au 74-4ts r. N. FONTAfNE, Agent
N A GRAND FANCY Oh ESS Am
~ MASQ uERApE BALL
kz3 3AGEiA. HOTEL, t0id Point Comforf,j q,
THURSDAY EVENING, the 18th inst. :" VI
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NEW BOOKS.
life FOR A LIFE.

fFE FOR A LIFE.
l. hAyNPQIPH.s Bookstore IS, and Bindery;i
BLhGK DIAMONDS. Gathered in the Darkey
THE R6M q ~ Sfash al ~ fss
French OF e. About. BY Mrs. A. T. Wood ;
THE CC0NvALEsCENT. By N. P. Willis 81 25
A LIFE FOR A LIFE. By the author of John
THE Ea GhVA Ii rs OF FORTUNE, or British
HARDY And HUNTER. A Boys own Story ;
A MANUAL of British Rural Sports. BY Stone
DoMsfFess f MEDICINE AND SURGERY, BY
THE & aR Ealfh biSSTTrLEs of the British Army,
HAP nfq HoGR r. 6 81 ENGisA HISTORY
eps TR%fs X ND sToKEs of
Irish Peasantry vols, So an Alt
1850 FALL TRADE. 1889
1 * aND bE,4EER IL MtsIt, 3 ffiaSo-
,r Al 80 . MIS- STREET. RIennosP W.;
rR Mn kseBaN5 n to ss s nasaa a4se and
fs fsS HoSxg 5 $SEnEs
ENpVsEiLoPpfksss. n SIC, SfAfioNERY, to,
ss'Asr x sThf SsnsfHs b FnNGY GooDs
embracing as eomPletee etc, az assortment as San be
LISHMENT in the UNITED STATES, and upon
terms fair and rs LIBERAL.
ES We only nsk examination of our stock
from BIZ Frs, knowing that We supply their
wants in line. 10 their entire satisfaction both
as to PRICES and QUALITY OF GOODS.
au 24-6t
A LIFE FOR LIFE-A new novel BY the
n author Of :, John Halifax, Gentleman;' price
50 cts. received this dav at
au 24-2t MORRIS Bookstore, 81 Main st.
CEILING OUT CHEAP OUR STOCK OF
~ STATlONERY AND BLANK BO0KS.-Those
wanting Paper. Ink, Envelopes, Sealing Wax,
Pens, Cash Boxes, Pen Holders, &C., &C. can buy
them CHEAP at q Pearl street.
an 24-3t KNOWLES & WALF0RD.
A LIFE FOR LIFE; price 50 cts; by the
"A author of - John Halifax" Books by this au-
thor do not require any praisethey speak for them
selves. Received and for sale this day by
2-lt GEO, NJ. WEST.
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m. Only so Cents
FOR AMRRoTYpEs va.-n :
EDUCATIONAL.

10. Removal. Leigh Burton. Dentist,
door above the Mechanics Institute. au l9-3m
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free
Gentlemen will leave the names of the ladies,
for whom they desire tickets, with member Of
the Committee on Invitations, or At tie Once Of
the Hyseia Hotel.
On the evening of tho ball, the Committee IN In
vitaton will wear pink sadgo; Supper Commit
tee, blue loor MnnaxeTs, red, white and blue
Lady Managers will be DESIGNATED by white
settle.
The names of tho individuals composing the Sc
vera Committees will be made known in due time
au 23-3t
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BOARDING.

pOARD-In a private family with desirable
- FRONT ROOM, NAV be had within shortds-
lance of the Custom House. Apply at Dispatch
Office. au A-2tf
pCiRDySG.-Person in want cr BOARD. by
ID tie DAY Sr MONTH. can find desirable rooms
street. Au 13-lwN
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I,HE PRICES THAT LEVY Is NOW

THE PRICES THAT LEVY Is NOW
L SELLING HIS GOODS AT. are admitted by
all to be very moderate. His Collars and Embroi-
dered Bands certainly being sold at much lower
prices than at the other Dry Goods Stores In fact
q small deduction can be seen in the prices of all
ms go9as, ana on great many there = desue-
any goods to purchase, to go to JACOB A. LEWIS,
Is 81 ain street and purchase their supplies, they
will find large and well selected stock of Goods
at the most reasonable prices.
A RARE OPPORTUNITY is now offered to
"A all IN want OF superior BOOTS and SHOES, to
procure them at first cost, or - to Is per cent
cheaper than tie usual price. With a view to re-
moving Ia our new store, we have determined to
close out our present stockat cost in order to open
our new store with an entire new stock. 1t il nSe-
less to enumerate the various styles and prices as
the purchaser can best Judge of the GOODS by
calling and examnn them,at
HARRIS s cos Shoe Depot,
al, stra
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TX 100 FEET of superior inch CHERRY
IL. OOO BOARDS. we'll seasoned for sale by
EDWARD Z. DUDLEY,
I9thst., between Main and Franklin.
D G. MITCHELL & CO'S SUPERIOR
II. HYDRAULIC CANDLES-2oo eases for sale
by & g. r. DAVENPORT
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I ARD. MAGKERRL AMI UatA IL .-as
~ bbls- hes RA6nsd Lard " 10. Ineisam No. b
MfskeIsl y AZ Rs6asd sasars ~, fsfsIysa ios
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ERE RRIG ADE .-Th.

FIRE IGADE The
Nss.Ess-sSA. meeting for the assessment of
fss9 seSsfs3 FIN rs will be held Mt the Hook
Ny Ug and Ladder Room, on FRIDAY
eveninS FAugust 18TH at O'Clock. Members who
have been absent from Fires or Drills will attend
punctuaily BY order OF the Engineer.
an 24-3t p w. RAl.ST0N. Clerk.
FOR SALE.-We have large supply
.-.Nof HORSES on hand suitable for farming
Hs>>-Aand family purposes. which we will sell on
accommodating terms.
au 24-Iw DAVIS & HUTCHINSON.
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NOTICE.-Personsh having NEG ROES to sell in
~ the country. who wish to sell them private
ly. will find ready sale for them by calling on us,
next door to Pu!liam Belts, on Franklin street.
ut the highest market price. We will go TO the
country and buy. if persons wishing to sell desire
it. All communications addressed to Will be
promptly attended to.
au 24-d&wim DAVIS K HUTCHINSON. .
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Mnstard Pepper; lndi-
Powder; Wrapping Paper; Bi. Carb. Soda; Wash
Boards; Clothes Pins; Shot: Washing Soda; Gin
ger; Smoking Tohaeco Alspice, & c.; in store, for
sale by VIM. WALLACE SONS
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'ENT lYLeK.
w. n. DrInkard, Esa..
WAshlnEtnn City,
w. w. Wesb, Esq. do.
y. B. Calhoun. ESQ. IS. g..
]. VI. Beyfien, Esq. Ga
w c. Ellis, ESQ, La,
Ed. Butler. ESQ, La,
], IL. James, Esq., Ohio.
Col. w. A. Linn, No.
b. r. Chatzrd, Esq. do.
Capt. u. G. Robinson,
Norfolk,
Capt. WIN. Lamb, de-,
DR.. j. J. SImpkins, do,
l.. II, Chandler, ESQ. d.,
]. J. Moore. Esq. do,
Col. NJ. N. Falls, Bait
Col. I, p. August, Rich
mond,
J.. Floyd Jsnes. Ese.,
Hampton,
Baker p. Lee, ESD, d.,
Frank Lee. ESQ.,, de-,
II. G. Whiting. Esq !, de-.
K. b. Bright. Esq., Va,
J. 8. Jones, ESQ.,. Bal.
part Of the tndies.t
Mrs. II. G. Whiting,
. C.. Alexander,
:" Col. Falls.
I" Lieut.. Miiiisan,
=" w. w. Webb,
" J. J. Simpkins,
T" Gen. Rebcdeaux.
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A ROMATIC WILD CHERRY BITTERS.
"A These Bitters have been extensively used for
several years, and are pronounced by all who have
used them to be precisely what they pusport to he,
and no huInbug about them. Try them, and judge
3 radical cure, but preventive nf Dyspepsia.
Nervous head ache, Liver Complaint, Nervous De-
bllity, and all other diseases arising from de-
rangenent 81 the stomach or liver. Prepared
only by E. ]. PIC0T, cor. nth and Main SITS.
THE GREATEST WONDER OF THE
4 AGE.-Embroidered Lawn Bands. at lzl. cts
ioI the whole Band; also. Linen Handkerchief At
Dry Goods Store.
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CO0 KRLS. SUPERIOR OIL ID MDUN.
OOO TAIN w II Is X EY-200 bbs. Rectfed
Whiskey 100 bbs. Kirkpatrck and Extra Cognac
Peppermint Cordial; 1850 bbls. Port, Madeira, and
Malaga Wine, for sale by
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THE GENTLEMAN WHO WAS SEEN
L to pick up a BANK NOTE. on Monday in
front of the American Hotel, will oblige the loser
by leaving it at the office OF the James River and
Kanawha Company. The Note was for $40. and
au 24--1t
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EOU SD-Cn Monday, I'D INST. near the Amer
L can Hotel BANK BILL The owner viii be
directed where to get 1t by calling at this Office
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1859-09-28
The Education Most Needed.

We sometimes hear men of stern, utilita-
rian habits-men who are Industrious and
persevering in business pursuits-express the
opinion that the present system of 'educa-
ting" the boys and girls of the country, has
been productive of more harm than good
They say it engenders idleness, and instills a
hatred for labor, that must be subversiye of
the industrial interests of society. The in
quiry then arises-Is this statement correct?
And as we cast our eyes over society, and
contrast the present with ten or twenty years
ago, we are forced to confess there is much
truth in it. But the fault is not in educating
the children of the country, in a proper man
ner, but in failing to impress upon their minds
the dignity and honor of labor-that educa-
tion but the more BELTS men to be useful anc
industrious, as farmers, mechanics, merchants
professional men, &C., and our m to b.
thrifty, active housewives. All education
should instll into the mind its practical i'm
p~ortance and usefulness-and the idea tina
any one can remain a drone in the hive c
this busy world, should be sternly discounte
nanced and rebuked. A writer has truly II
marked-'sThe education that SCOTS at labo
and encourages idleness is the worst enem
for a boy, man, or woman. Instead of enn'
bling, it degrades it opens up the road
ruin. The education which directs us to {
what we are fitted to do; that respects labo
that inculeases industry, honesty, and ia
dealing, and that strips us Of sel6shness,
the education We do need, and that whit
must become the prevailing system of Il
country, before we can be as a people eth
happy or prosperous"
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1859-09-28

Bishops MCILvAINE AND PoLK.-The fol-
lowing interesting sketch relates to a native
of Raleigh, a Prelate in the Protestant Epis-
copal Church, and one beloved and honored.
not only in his own Diocese, and in this, his
native State, but everywhere he is known
for his deep piety and faithful labors as a
Gospel Minister. We remember very well
when he first returned to Raleigh, from
West Point, with the vows ola servant of the
Most High upon him. He was accompanied
by his fellow-Cadet-the late Rev. Martin P.
Parks, d. D., also a native of this State-Ire-
dell county, we think-who likewise had re-
signed the sword and epaulette, to become
the herald of peace and glad tidings to his
teliow-men. He has gone to reap the rewards
of a w~ell-spent life, while his 'comrade in
arms" in ''the church militant" Bishop Le-
onidas Polk, is still spared to do service in
the Church Ct God on Garth.
The sketch is given by a Correspondent of
the Cincinnati Gazette, and describes the in
t~eresting scene at the ordination OF Bishop
Polk, several years ago. 1t will be read with
E a thrill of interest:
1.-THE Church, (Christ's, Cincinnati was
crowded to its Utmost limits, the organ pour
ed forth its finest music, and the services were
I solemnly grand. The newly elected Bishop,
: filled with deep emotion, was bowed at the
altar, when the officiating officer said, Years
! ago there was at West Point a Chaplain to
whom a Cadet applied for religious counsel
t and with whom he labored until he saw him
hopefully converted. In course of time the
n Cadet left, and then the Chaplain, and his
course diverged-the Cadet to change the
> study of life, and prepare for the ministry
and the Chaplain to preach the unsearchabl,
riches of Christ to others. After the laps,
/; of years, again they meet, the Chaplain as
Bishop, charged with the oversight of tn
. Church, to fulfil the solemn work of ordaip
h ing that Cadet as a fellow bishop. That Chan
m lain is he who now addresses you, and tina
Cadet is now bowed at the altar"
~ Perhaps such intensity of feeling was neye
re witnessed.
it Trembling and weeping at the altar, Bish
v. op Polk was entirely overcome, and a thri
of sympathy ran through the audience, whic
ei left no cheek dry.
is The conviction of every mind was, tn.
Bishop Polk was called of God, and his sui
sequent career has doubtless confirmed tn:
conviction.
The emotions of the venerable Bishe
McIlvaine almost precluded ut~terance.
God grant that they both may be spare
nd long to reflect the light of a holy life to IL
no world.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1859-09-28
We Can't be Too Particular.

Menwho wish to maintain a strict integri-
ty of character, cannot be too particular about
their words, their actions or even their
thoughts; for frequently they may say or do
a thing with entire conscientious innocence,
so far, as their honest, sincere convictions of
prepriety are concerned, yet these words or
acts may be m~isconstrued, or uncharitably
Judged of, very greatly to their injury. And
when once the inconsiderate word or act is
bruitedA about, and made the subject Of criti-
cism or animadversion, charity is an ingredi-
emf very little mixed with the judgment pro-
nounced upon him.
Perhaps it istwell this is so, to a certain
extent. Itmakes those who wish do right,
more circumspect and wary of wrong doing
it tends to the erection of a high standard Of
moral and religious character, and puts mar
upon his guard when tempted to evil. VIZ
would not remove or modify the exorcism O
that correct public opinion that demands pu
rity of life, and elevated, manly integrity
It is the palladium Of moral excellence ant
character in society. Let it be maintained a
all hazards.
But when men come to sit in Judgment OF
the conduct of others, let charity as well a
ijustice be blended with their investigation
Do notify a hasty and harsh judgment de
nounce and condemn before a fair opportun
ty for yindication is afforded the accused
There may be circumstance connected wit
the matter in question that will relieve hi
of all moral obliquity, or intention to
wrong. If he is accused, hear him befol
you condemn. And even if he has erred,
may have been Internationally or unadvisedl
IDEAL gently with the erring," and rememb
the words of the Sayiour-"Let him that
without sin cast the first stone"
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1859-09-28
The Test of True Friendship.

How much of heart-sorrow and anguish of
spirit would be remedied, and even prevented,
if friend would deal frankly and faithfully
with friend. There is little danger of giving
offence to one for whom we have regard, by
frankly telling him of his faults, or apprising
him of injurious or even slanderous reports
or rumors in circulation concerning hint
on the contrary, such a mark of esteem, if
evinced in the proper manner, is the mark of
sincere friendship, and will bind friend and
friend together as with hooks of steel" By
such a course we give our friend opportunity
for vindication, if innocent; or if in error, to
retrieve himself from the errors and vices
into which he may have been led.
But a false timidity too often causes us to
refrain from warning our friend of dangers
to which he is exposed. or disclosing to him
prejudicial reports concerning him. They
come to our ears and strike US with astonish-
ment. We doubt, we disbelieve them-but
instead of kindly and frankly telling him, we
repeat the reports to another friend, coupled
with our disbelief in their truth ;-another
friend does the same, and thus the injurious
statements gain circulation, while the victim
is in total ignorance of them, and therefore
cannot take any steps to correct them. The
little rill, by the assistance of tributary
) streams, soon becomes the mighty river and
, so an evil report gains strength the more il
\ is repeated it is added to and exaggerated
a as it passes from mouth to mouth, until final
i ly, what was a small matter at the beginning
is magnifed into a great and crying sin.
By such means many a one is ruined-his
n confidence is destroyed in his friends, and h
gives up in despair, believing that ever,
. mans hand is against him-when an oppe
site course would have saved him from d.
traction by his enemies, and prevented tn
misgivings and alarm of his friends. o. fo
. true, open, frank, manly confidence betwee
friend and friendi How it would save man
10 a Buckingham, and rescue one another frol
the fowler's snare.