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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1859-06-29
Meeting Of tie Grand Division.

The Semi-annual session of the Grand Di-
vision of the Sons of Temperance of North
Carolina, will be held at White Hall, in Meek
lenburg County, eight miles from Charlotte,
beginning on the third Wednesday Ghe goth
day. in July next. We learn from the Breth-
rem in Mecklenburg, that they have made ar
rangements to accommodate a very large num-
Der, and they extend a cordial invitation to
every member of the Grand Division to be
present, and to all Sons of Temperance, and
especially Lady Visitors. Every body will
be welcome and we'll provided for. Convey
ances will be at the Depot in Charlotte on
Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning to
convey Representatives and others to White
| Hall.
We expect to have with US the Most
Worthy Patriarch, and Most Worthy Con-
ductor of the National Division, and a delega-
ton of visiting Brothers from South Carolina
and Virginia. And with the fine revival spir
it abroad in our own State, surely we may
calculate upon the most numerously atten
ded session our Grand Division has ever held
Rally, Brothers, Rally! Now is the time tt
push forw ard the great work we have SO mucE
at heart. The sigJ.s of the times are propi
tious. The peopR are awaking-Division
are reviving-the spirit of Temperance i
abroad in the land, and noao we may if W
will push our conquests on to final triumphs
Come one, come all, then and on the conse
Grated ground of old Mecklenburg, where tn
first sound of resistance to British tyrann
was heard, let us pronounce a final and SUI
~cessful declaration of independence and FREE
dom from the thraldom of a more bloody an
relentless foe.
And we know we can promise to all VIII
may attend, the most u%nbounded hospitalit.
The Sons in Mecklenburg County will i
deed meet you with open hearts and arms al
greet you with "a brothers hand and a brot
er's welcome" Persons leaving Raleigh
Tuesday morning or afternoon (the 10th Jul
will reach White Hall in time for the ope
ing session.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1859-06-29
For the Spirit of the Age.
Wayne Female College.

Mr.. EDTToR.-The Commencement exerci-
ses of this Institution began on Tuesday NOR
ming the oath, and closed on Thursday even
the 26th ult.
On Wednesday night the Annual Sermon
was preached by Rev. JOHN S. LONG, of VIII
mington. The subject of his discourse was
from / Cor. 18Th chap. Sth verse:-"Charity
never fai,,th but whether there be prophe-
cies, the, shall fail whether there be tongues,
they shall cease; whether there be knowledge,
it shall vanish away" Mr.. L. demonstrated
forcibly the perishability of all things tempo
raj, and the durability ofonly those which
pertain to life eternal. CHARITY" that ss-
sential requisite of the true christian, was
most beautifully portrayed. Indeed, his Ser
mon throughout was chaste, and eloquent and
instructive.
On Thursday morning, d. M. CARTER, Esq /,
of Washington, delivered the Literary Ad-
dress before the graduating class. The speak
er's subject a eulogy upon the life, and
character of SIDNEY SMITH. This Address was
truly eloquent, and is spoken ofiR the highest
terms by all who heard it.
At the close of Mr.. Carter's address, Or.
Deems presented in behalf of the guardians
of the Institution, a gold medal to Miss M.
Fl. Carraway, of Everettsville, N. O., 1esir
dent graduate. This presentation was ger.
formed in a style and manner which Dr. ID.
so well knows how to do. His remarks were
replete with instruction.
The examination, and also the graduating
exercises occupied Tuesday, and a portions o
Wednesday and Thursday. The students
acquitted themselves in a very deservin,
manner. The graduates were Miss F. E.. AL
britton and Miss d. Coor, of GoldsboUo'
Miss s. A. Beasley, of New Hanover; MIS-
L. Koonce, of Richards Miss P. P. Grigg
of D%inwiddie, Va; and Miss S. M. Hines. q
Brunswick, Missouri.
The Concert in the College Chapel, Thuns
day night, given by the young ladies of til
Institution, passed off finely. The piees
were well gotten up and beautifully execr
ted. Mr.. L. F. Whitaker, the talented PIX
fessor of Music in the Institution, deserve
much credit. Many pieces were arrangs
by Prof. w. The Chapel was densely crow
ded, and many left who could not procus
seats.
e Too much praise cannot be spoken of til
worthy President of Wayne Female Colleg
Rev. S. M. Frost. His energy and untirin
exertions to build up a first class Female CO
. lege within our borders, isnow fully realize
(; May his life be spared many years, to {
much more good in the great cause he h
undertaken. R.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1859-06-29
SpirddtgeAgs,
RALgI6H C.
WEDNESDAY. JUNE 20, 1859.
Special Notice.

The SPIRIT OF THE Ace is conducted strict
ly 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, by a CROSS MARX 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.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1859-06-29

HAMPDEN SIDNEY CoLLEGR-At the COM
mencement of Hampden Sidney College last
week, the degree of D. D. was conferred on
Rev. VIM. Hoge, of New York, and Rev. R.
w. Bailey, President of Austin College, Texas.
The professorship vacated by Mr.. Hoge, in
Union Theological Seminary, is to be filled
by Prof. Chas. Phillips, of the University OF
North Carolina.
Rev. A. NJ SHlPP.-We understand that
this gentleman, by common consent the m
tended successor Of Rev. Wm. NJ. Wightman,
d. D., as President of Wofford College, reach.
ed town on Monday last.-Spartan6urg& s. C.
Spartan
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1859-06-29

WARLIKE PREPARATIONS IN THE BRITISH
CoLoNIEs.-A despatch has been received at
st. Johns, n F., countermanding the order
ing to England of the Lieut.. Governor OF the
Island. Col. Law, who is commander OF the
forces. his services being necessary on the Is
land. The troops on the station are to be
considerably augmented, and the forts f0rti-
fed with heavier metal. England, while
protesting her neutrality, seems to be get
ting ready at all points for war, as If she had
no faith in the moderation of the French Em-
peror.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1859-06-29

Arm OF July IN RALEIGH.-Richard c.. Bad
ger, Esq, has been selected as the orator of
the day, and John Spelman, Esq, to deliver
an Grafton on the Mecklenburg Declaration.
The Readers will be selected by the ora
tors. w. j. Saunders was chosen as Chief
Marshal, and will choose his assistants.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1859-06-29

az Remember the Temperance Celebra-
ton at Franklinton, on the 4th Of July
Several Speakers viii address the people on
the subject, a grand Torchlight procession at
night, &c. Let every body go that can. All
are invited.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1859-06-29

JOURNAL OF EDUcATIoN.-This valuable
publication for June is received and, in our
opinion, fully s~ustains the high character
which it has attained for excellence in for
warding the cause of education. Address ].
D. Campbell, Greensboro, n. C.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1859-06-29

Posi- OFFICEs.-Among the list of post Of
fees established during the week ending
June 4, is one at French Creek Church, Bla-
den county, n. G. The Office of Cedar Rock,
Franklin county, n. c., has recently been
established.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1859-06-29

~ Linn B. Sanders, Esq, of Johnston
county, has announced himself as a candidate
to represent this District in the next Con
gress of the United States, in opposition to
the Hon. L. OBJ. Branch, the regular nomi-
nee of the Democratic party. Mr.. Sanders is
a Distribution Democrat.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1859-06-29

AsHEvILLE WoN'T DRINK.-We learn from
the Asheville News, that, according to the
provisions of a special act of Legislature, a
vote was taken in that town on the ID in
slant to ascertain the sentiment of the peo-
pie upon licensing drinking houses. The
result. of the election is pretty emphatic
license. 1t was as follows: For Ii
cense, a; against it, 90.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1859-06-29

~ We tender our sincere thanks to a
kind friend for so ably discharging Editorial
duties for US during our absence. He graces
the sanctum well.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1859-06-29
To r. n. n.


In the issue of the Age of May 25th, a rea-
der and admirer of said paper expresses an
opinion that the Editor and Sons of Temper
ance are somewhat ultra, for the reason that
they oppose the use of wines, sweet cider,
and the like. [ desire to provoke no contro-
versy with him for [ doubt not that he is
honest as well as conscientious in what he
has written, and [ I'M well aware that thou
sands of well-meaning men all over the land,
entertain opinions in strict accordance with
his own. By way of preface | will here state
in candor and truth, [ am not a Son; but
haze been. Would to God l had continued
one. | was laboring under a certain disease
which threatened to become chronic-I ap-
piled to a physician of eminenee-he advised
the use Of blackberry wine'' and certain 9TH
er antidotes-I took it--alasi / did So, alas,
little dreaming that the accursed appetite Of
other days was to be stirred within me since
it had been dormant so long. My disease
was rebuked, and my system by this time
was considerably Frustrated. Ague followed.
| was dosed on quinine, and ordered to drink
draft ale three times a day. The sequel is,
the olddragon had another nook fastened, and,
without a sober second thought, | was driven
by slavlsh appetite back to-what shall | call
it-loathSome-that is too feeble a word
accursed alcohol, drifted from Scylla to Cha.
rybdis, to and fro, backward and forward
and L can to-day thank an all-merciful God
and not King Alcohol, or any of his under
strikers, such as ale, blackberry wine, speet
cater, ct 9d Onne genus, that | am not in tn,
regions of the damned. Down with the Ii
quor traffic! for the sake of those who hav,
been entrapped in early life in those vile dog
ceres, those breathing holes of hell, thos
trap-doors to the bottomless pit hang liquor
makers and liquor-venders, if nothing shor
OF that will do! When that is done, and no
till then, should the Sons, or any other bod
OF civilized men, be willing to tolerate an:
kim of wine or cider.
Meat is a necessary article of food; but
mistake not, pardon me if | err, there live
a good old christian long ago, who lahore
hard in his vocation, that was willing to ente
into a solemn VOW that he would eat no mol
OF that kind of diet, if he should, by so doing
cause his brother to offend-and he had
heart large enough to look upon all mankin
as brothers travelling on down the same swi
current of life to the same vast, unbounde
ocean OF eternity. So far as ''strict rules
sobriety' are concerned, how many a goo
deacon and elder boast that they take the
drains three times a day, and were new,
drunE in all their hyes-kept strictly sober
They are whited sepulchres, with as little so'
as the cold granite motionless .fnger-bOart
pointing unwary youth the sure and rigl
direction along the certain road to ruin and
drunkards grave. More anon, Mr.. r. II. H
| have not done with the subject yet.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1859-06-29
The Voice of Experience.

The following brief article contains the
strong, nervous language of one who writes
as the man would who has escaped miracu-
lousy the dastardly dagger of the midnight
assassin. We know something of the wri-
ter's history, and we know something of how
nearly he was swept into the hopeless vortex
of the drunkard's doom. He knows, and
feels, and tells of the fearful danger of tam=
pering with the o-called innocent and tempt
ing forms which the serpent assumes to lure
unsuspecting victims into his greedy jaws
And when the deep warning voice of such ex-
periences come up in s%epulchral tones as
though almost proceeding from the gulf of
wo itself, can any christian, philanthropist
tell us we 'go too far" when we abjure en-
tirely and with unfinching tenacity any thing,
every thing that has the slightest faint of al
cohol! No, no. 1t is from these we have
most to fear. The young, initiated worship
per at the shrine of Bacchus drinks not a
health to the rosy god in strong brandy or
whiskey, but the mild and palatable drinks,
such as blackberry wine, cordial and cider are
given him, and soon nought but the burning
tide of strong drink will suit his vitiated taste
The cup.is wreathed with flowers at first, but
beneath fell adders hiss and scorpions lie con
cealed.
We stood a few days ago above the evel
grand and wonderful Falls of Niagara, ant
had pointed out to us the spot where a veal
or two since a lovely little girl of five Oh
six summers ventured upon the slippery
rocks to pluck some beautiful flowers tina
grew in their midst. Her foot slipped and il
an instant she was struggling in the rapids
A scream called the attention of her parent
who were but a few feet from her, but sh
was past their reach-they could but stan
and with frantic gaze see their darling on
borne over the awful precipice, never to ris
again. Her lifeless body was never found
We thought how striking a N illustration tn
of those who daily around the aowery patti
of Misrepresentation surely they are ca
ried over the worse than Niagaran precipic
and how many thousands of doting paren
stand wringing their hands in anguish
they see their sons making the fearful plung
Mothers, Sisters, Fathers, beware how y
lure your sons and brothers to destruction.
But read the following:
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1859-06-29

*The grogshop referred to was about two hun
dred yards from the stand where Bro. Darby was
speaking
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1859-09-17

HoR2oE GREELEYss BAGGAGE.-A San
Francisco paper, in noticing the arrival in
that city of Horace Greeley, says:
Mr.. Greeley's baggage was taken in
charge by the committee, and hung upon a
hook. It consisted of a leather carpet sack,
containing his clothing-that worldwide
sold white coat" which, he says, he has
had for thirty years-carried with him
through Europe, wore while member of
Congress, and has been brought with him
to California; cotton umbrella. considera-
bly, worn. and pair of blankets done up in
an old oil cloth cover.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1859-09-17

CoNsoLAToRY.-A writer in one of the
Democratic papers. rejecting upon the re-
suit of the August elections, has this phi
losoph1c way of stating it:
-E"The Congressional and other elections
in Kentucky. North Carolina, Tennessee.
&C., show that the democratic administra-
ton have substantially prevailed. At the
same time the number of opposition mem
bers elected is sufficient to save the admin
istration democracy from the trouble and
responsibility of organizing the next House
Of Representatives.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1859-09-17

DYsENTERY.-f.n old friend. says an ex-
change, handed us the following simple rec
ipe for thescnre of the dysentery, for publ
cation. Itshas been praetieed ia his family
for many years, with uniform success, even
in, the most alarming stages OF the com, :.
nlaint: Take Indian corn, roasted and
Ground In the manner of cofee-or coarse
meal browned-and boil in a sufficient guam
tity of water to produce a strong liquid like
coffee. and dIink teacup fun, warm, two
or three times day. One days practice.
it is said will ordinarily effect a cure. It is
at least simple and harmless.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1859-09-17
oFFIcE AT THE EMPoRIA HOUSE.

OFFICE AT THE EMPORIA HOUSE.
UTITH THE COMMENCEMENT OF THE
w New Year wish to return my hearty thanks
for the liberal support and encouragementthat has
been extended to me in my business for the past
two years. This Office was opened here about two
years ago, not with the expectation of realizing
fortune, but with the hope of contributing some
thing towards the settlement and improvement of
this beautiful valley. by means of direct personal
effort. and by furnishing information to those at
the East who were seeking homes and occupation
at the West. have endeavored to keep steadily
in view the Future of this tOson and country, and
by means of considerable labor and expense re-
gardless of present profit, my business is now es-
tablished upon firm and reliable basis; and
can offer to all who entrust their business to nv
care, intimate knowledge of the country, its in
habitants and their circumstances, derived from
extensive travel. and constant intercourse with
settlers, upon and since their arrival. claim to
be thoroughly eonversant with the wants and ca
pabilites of this country, and shall never advise
correspondents emigrants aught they cannot
realize. My facilities for the transaction of bust
ness are unequalled by any Office in the Neosho
Valley shall attend all the
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1859-09-17

The population of Rome. at the highest
period of its power, has been estimated at
$685. 900. The present population of Lon
don is about 2,8OO.O 900. The entire popu-
lation of Paris, including that of all its
metropolitan suburbs, is about 100000.
That of New York, estimated in the same
way, is LOO, 600.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1859-09-17

Human hair varies from the 250th to the
6OOth part of an inch in thickness. The
fiber of the coarsest wool is about the 50oth.
and that of the fines. about the 1,5oDth
part of an inch in diameter. Silk worms
silk is about. the 5,OOOth part of an inch
thick; but the spiders line is six times finer,
and a single pound of this delicate but
strong substance would be sufficient to en-
compass the globe.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1859-09-17

TOMATO SAucE.-Take ripe tomatoes,
peel and stew them with apples, for sauce,
and season them with salt and pepper. If
due quantity of water be added, no salt
will be necessary. But, the flavor is rem
dered more agreeable to the palate of most
people, by adding small quantity of fine
sugar, or molasses.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1859-09-17

Sound is always propagated outwards in
straight lines, but recoils like ball when
driven against an obstacle which, by its di-
mansions, is sufficient to intercept the un-
dulation. It will pass with great velocity
through glass. and timber, and massive
buildings, but is beaten back by mountains
and caverns. The reflection of sound pro-
duces the beautiful effect of echoes.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1859-09-17

A minister, noted for combining the
somewhat homogeneous professions of
preacher and ey-lender, was profering
a. prayer. in which was the following petit
ton: "Grant that we may have an interest
in heaven"
..Don't do il, exclaimed one of the con-
oregation. .don't do it. The old sinner
gets five per cent. month now. and that's
enough, the Lord knows"
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1859-09-17

A French surgeon has been making ex-
periments upon sores and wounds of per-
sons of frail constitutions, by employing the
common hand-bellows to act upon the part
for l 5 minutes at a time, four times day.
His success is announced, on medical au-
thority, as encouraging.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1859-09-17

Veins of coal, having caught fire, some
times burn for years. An anthracite coal
wien, under Broad Mountain, Pa. has been
burning for 90 years, and there is no pros
pect of its extinction whilst more coal re-
mains to be consumed.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1859-09-17
A srsrrn OF Roman FULros.-The In

dianapolis Journal says:
The poor house of Monroe County, in
this State, had for one of its inmates num-
Der of years, a sister of Robert Fulton, the
originator of the steamboat. She was hv-
ing several years ago, but we cannot say
whether or not she is alive at present. 1t
thus frequently happens that the greatest
benefactors of the human race with their
immediate friends, have suffered for the
want Of pecuniary means. Fulton himself,
we believe. died poor man. His sister in
Monroe County was some years his senior.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1859-09-17

A man getting out of an omnibus few
days ago, made use of two rows Of knees as
banisters to steady himself. at which the la
dies took offence, and one of them cried
aloud
"a perfect savage !''
True" said wag inside, che belongs
to the Paw Knee tribe"
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1859-09-17

Not parties but principles. Let us be of
no party but Gods party, and use all other
agencies as we use railroad cars, travelling
upon one train as far as it will take us in
the right direction, and then leaving it for
another Reecker.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1859-09-17
Government Land Sales.

and can safety say to capitalists asd others who
desire to invest in Western land that I knoso
1 can buy better land for less naoney, than
you could yourselves if present. Emigrants in
search of claims eligible situations for business
can always save time and money by calling at
this Office. Ltate plats showing all unoccupied
land. always on hand. Deeds. Bonds, Mortgages,
Lenses, Co-partnerships, and all other legal docu
ments prepared with care, and recorded when
desired.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1859-09-17

German Psychologists affirm that, Of &C
deaths of men between 18 and 90 years O
age, 10 originate in the waste of the con-
stitution induced by smoking.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1859-09-17

The annual consumption of coal for gas
making in London is estimated at $40, Oo
tuns. the product being 1928, 900. 900 GU
bic feet of gas.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1859-09-17

- The engines of the large ocean steamers
make about 200. 600 turns in crossing the
Atlantic, between Liverpool and New York
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1859-09-17

A man having hurt his forehead. was adj
vised to rub it with brandy. Some days aft.
ter, being asked if he had done so, he
promptly answered: "Well tried several
times, but can never get the glass higher
than my mouth 20
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1859-09-17

FLArrERY.--.If," said an old fisherman.
al wanted to catch one simpleton, l would
hook him with bride, if wanted to catch
g twenty. would net them with promises;
but if desired to catch hundred, would
poison them with .Ra1ery.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1859-09-17

The widest span yet made in timbe,
bridge is believed to be that of the Schuyl
kill bridge, at Philadelphia, the clear open
ing of which is $40 feet.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1859-09-17

Barrow, the Chinese traveller, computes
that there is more material in the great wall
of China than in all the houses of England
and Scotland combined.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1859-09-17

The highest mountain in the world is
Mount Everest, in the Himalayas. Its
hight is 5000 feet, or FIVE and half miles
above the sea.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1859-09-17

STRANGE BUT TRuE.-It is said that Pres
ident buchanan aud James Gordon Bennett
though intimate friends and near neighbors
at Washington, were never known to look
each other straight in the face.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1859-09-17

Huntsman, of Attercliffe, near Sheffield,
Eng, was the first, in 1860. to make cast
steel.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1859-09-17

He becometh poor that dealeth with a
slack hand.