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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1859-09-28
DIED,

Of consumption, at Whites Store, Arson coun-
ty, N. c.; 25th July, Mrs. Frances Ann McLaugh-
lin, wife of Joseph Mclaughlin. Mrs. McLaugh-
lin, was amiatle in all the relations of life. As
wife, mother or n~eighbor she had perhaps no SUI
periors to know her was to love her. From
early life she was remarkable for her great respect
for religion, but it was not until a few weeks be-
fore her death that she obtained the hope of &C.
ceptance through Christ; and from that time un-
til her death, her cup of spiritual enjoyment was
e
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1859-09-28
ii CnnnS

AF the newest and best styles out, from the
" lowest to the highest prices Black and Fan
cy Silks, Flounced Robes-something very hand
some. Call and see them at II. L. EVANS.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1859-09-28

~ DOZEN HOOP SKIRTS of the very best
LII Watch Spring Steel. No Tin or Brass fas-
Jennings to cut Tapes. Just received at
~ II. L. EVANS.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1859-09-28
WIN, H. HAMILTON,
FLORIST AND NURSERYMAN
Ralaiph. m. C..

WILL continue the business of Florist and
wv Nurseryman, as heretofore carried on by
HAMILTON Il CARTER, commencing from JAN
uary, 1860.
Raleigh. August ~, 1859. l.
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HATS : HATS

HATS 2 HATSIi
A LARGE ASSORTMENT of every kind, style
IN and quality, to suit anybody.
"a. L. EVANS.
A COED ASSORTMENT OF CARPETS AND
IA. Rugs, at q. L. EVANS.
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HARDING'S COLUMN.
FALL AND WINTER CLorH1Nai
Arriving Daily by Expeess!!

WE lave PAID MORE ATTENTION TO
wv the manufacturing Of our Clothing this
season than heretofore.
In the selections of choice patterns, In the SUI
periority Of make and flush we would call par-
ticulsr attention. We have now making up 10
order, . large and select assortment o.,
Children Suits and Over Sacks, E CLANS,
&C., which cannot but attract the attention Of
Parents and Guardians.
IN THE FURNISHING GOODS DEPART
MENr, we arsnow able to exhibit, and shall con-
tinue to do so, through. the season, the most de-
sirable styles q
Muslin Shirts, Gloves Silk Tiess &c,
In the State. Remember We pay special attention
to tae manufaoturc and selection of, goods to
please and st large s~ized.meu; as welp as mediam
and Other sizes
Opened this morning, by Express. over one
hundred new styles
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1859-09-28
HURRAH FOR THE FIRST TO NEW YORK.
Pike'sPeak, the Great Eastern, and Wise's
Balloon nowhere
ALEXANDER CREECH

NEW FALLAN WINTER GOODS FOR 1853
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WHOLEsALE AND RETAIL DEALER II
Staple and Fancy Dry Goods, has now re
ceived his entire Stock of
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1859-09-13
Austria andIRomc.

The tone of the European letters and journals Cener.
ally denote that the change in the Austrian Cabinet Is
to be followed by many reforms. religious and political
in the system Of govr imcnt. great many measures
of reform also confidently expected from the Pore
in his system of tue after he has clearly ascertaned the
result of the Zurich Conference There no reform which
despotc governments hold against earnestly AZ the
liberty of the press They charge the press with being
great disorganizer and dangerous power ia the com
mlniy unless it Is kept under the rigid control of the
government.
The London Times, OF the Esd of August remarks.
The dismissal of the chief Austrian Minister must
IN a change of policy ir Austrian government NAV
we hope that this change extends to domestic matter o
far those defects which now form the on
probrum aud the weakness of the composite empire -
There ground for hope The mention in The Off
cia journal of liberation Professionalism and Judaism
which in the eyes of the Church of Rome is not unite
bad PrOtcstantism-wou seem TO point TO some
movement of imperial force against that concordate
which weighs with such deadenng inhence upon the bod
and souls Of all relgionists of every denomination
But does il mean than thss Does IL moi
give some faint promise Of change of policy even tow
ards Hungary
The Brussels Nord Of August 23d states that reconc;
alton between Austria and Russia is not in favorable
way and if is to Judge by the going on between
he journals of the two countries the conflict instead Of
lying out seems to be becoming and more bitter
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1859-09-13
Ko..u,h and aar,halai.

A-sensaton has been produced in Europe by the pub
hcaon In the Paris Constitutional Of article speaking
In the highest terms Of Kossuth The is
well known TO bear semofacal relation the French
Government and would not dare publish articles
question u they were not approved by the Emperor.-
The Constitutional says:
"There are two men whose fortunes during twelve
wears have known the widest For time par
uzan feeng followed them and hclmed them with
homage for time il made them the of the civilized
deliberately admired them; tcmatcav
them; we have not vet judged them.
The one simple child of the people il only soldier
OF adventure-hc il the last but the valiant Of the
CoRdotticr The other descendant of an ancient race
AZ once orator and statesman; like the children of an
old Roman Patriarch he only to the tribune his
poWer and his prestige.
Both, with different arms but with the Same convic
lion aud devotion, have pursued ihe same end Both
have struggled against the crushing dominion OF Austria
both have fought for the independence of their conn.
try Joseph Garbaldi in Austria Louis kossuth in Hun
gary, have been the heroes of war ofnationaity.
ENies before corquerors; will speak first OF Louis
Rossuih. We shall certainly do without prejudice"
The Constitutional here traces the weknown career
of kossuth, with warm words of sympathy him. and
with s the viyacous enthusiasm of the French IL sets
forth fairly and clearly Kossuhs programme in the
struggle which he made for the reformation of Hungary
,nd her proper recognition by the Austrian government
and declares
such was the programme so loudly denounced and
Of which Austria herself compelled to-day make con
cessions, admits the justice and moral value The men
# ls4I do not demand than that which is now con-
'cded They demand less that what sooner or later
must perhaps be accorded"
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1859-09-13
nam, c,,,.,.

IL hteeurious that the papers and politicians can.
not determine the political of the Governor elect
Of Texas. The Washington Con,tiistioa claimed his
success as signal administration victory. The Naon-
al I"teige"ee' iemurred this and claimed that The
Old Hero of San Jaento belongs TO the Opposition But
perhaps the most funny part of the BUSINESS Is that he
same differences Of opinion exist in Texas The regular
Democratic papers invariably put o. acr the name
OF each member elect to the Legislature of the Houston
Party, and the Os. exceedingly IL they
indicate the absence of Democracy in Texas why then
We should suppose that the article is pretty nearly eSn-
gushed there Perhaps the reader viii be interested in
the following extract from an AntIouson Texas pa
| per. - '.tf A
"Whdf NeTt2 "A proposition il afoat FOR State Con-
vention TO be held AZ Austin the Sth Of January neN
compose of the friends and supporters of Gen Houston
to send delegates the Democratic National Couv
Charleston. Should the scheme be and
the delegation reflect the sentiments of the party repre-
seated IL will consist of about three undiluted Know
Noihings TO hshy Democrat. H. there il
TO suppose the mission Of this motley should be
r-Cc Ire claims of Gen. Houston for a nomination the
sdeury, there will doubtless be some one present TO
remind them that It is Democratic Convention and that
Gen Houston, by his explicit ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
made IN the United States Senate does belong TO
the party They will be told thar they have carried
their To the wrong market and If tie facts should
refused all participation in the deliberations of the body
We shall not be surprised Gen Houston brought
out for the Presdency but il will certainly not he by
the Charleston Convention, by any other in which
Democrats have majority The absurdity of the whole
thing caring that inclined attribute il to
success OF his party. We shall probably hear little more
Of IL ~ Crockett .irguS
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1859-09-13
LETTER FROM PORTSMOUTH.
OCEAN HoUsE, PoKTsNouTn, Va,
September sth, 1859.

oepcHoer oth 1899.
The twin cities of Norfolk and Portsmouth have "a,
two wears last past been scourgcd by the crime of in
cendarism " "
Scarcely night espses without witnessing an at,en,
to IRE some building and all these efforts as sue
cessul as that of last night people would soon ~.
turned hoeless IN the streets and both cities laid in
ashes As check this dcporahe state of things
regard the conviction of Frank Grant i'm Portsmouth
Yesterday whooe firing occupied tenement IN have TO
serve ten years in the penenary and came near 10 The
death penalty itself there being eight of the ury for
hanging, it is said. The alluson TO a fire last nigh, r
ers TO the Mechanics Hail. of which your readers are A.
ready informed, no doubt This is the fourth publi,
building, or Hall, destroyed by fire within wear in
Portsmouth and Norfolk. Oxford Hall, Literary Hall
and the old Academy buildings in the former place and
Mechanics Hail. now at Norfolk.
This Is the most famous locality in the whole country
tor the production and sale Of vegetables vet strange TO
TO say that, excepting melons, they no fruit at all
TT for export and, indeed hardly enough for home CON
sumption. ANY man all skilled in the culture of ear
~ berries might make fortune by planting Cor setting
rather All hundred of this light sandy soil in such
ru-recciving return almost soon as he could rean
that which he had sown-and If furnished with few
thousand dollars to stock orchard with choice fruit
trees from the various nurseries, we venture to assert
thet no investment would paw better Such is thy carly
anu rapid maturity Of vegetation in this soil.
lis said there is nothing under the sun" There
Is curious and to me entirely brick or artificial
stone used here, which deserves passing notice am
told 1t Is composed of lime and sand pressed nv power
tul machinery and then allowed TO set and harden with
out burning When laid in a WALL it presents beau,
G appearance and said be cheaper and better than
clay bricks ASA
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1859-09-13
ALIfe-Likc Picture.

Tho Hon Benjamin H. Hill Of Georgia, bls made ycry
apparent biz powers faithful artist IN the f,llosing
picture Of Modern, Patent Democracy drawn in recent
letter written to Alabama. No one can deny the entire
iruihfurcs Of the likeness. lie rays.
For several years the leaders Of this party have been
camorou' throughout the South during every canvass
win professions Of devotion the interests OF this sec
Ton OF the Union They have Wanted " rs the only
liable party Tor The South and everybody who refused
20 oct With ~ has been denounced a. untrue and the
ally OF AboihonIsm But what sre the facts Of history
ln the hrt place, every Abolition leader Tor the Pres
dency from 1885 to now ha- been taken from the Dom
0cuuc party And what i4 more significant every aprb
e1der when he chose 20 return has been rcce bst
INTO the Democratic payty, without any repentance 1d
without ne rfiract0H 81 single ,rori of Lis dBofy.,
hrcefV' W. Van Buren back orTy f,eiyyigg that
under The hu7a' Democracy, FrsstoiitU could he. q
accomplish its mission, sud With this strong declaration
or his ip' and printed and paJisisf he and biz Sofi
associates rrS rfeeir,d into the Democratic fold
Again, We have heard much u the Winot Proyi.o
SIuaiter Sovereignty, Uuirendy Territorial Legislation
aud nonprotecton ~ 70 slave property Sc but will thu
people Of the South learn the sigfeaaf fact that zach
Of these heeses had lie fafhsg ~ tho Democratic party
Jet this j. not only 90 but the most vigorous and pow
erful Of thee fathers at this very moment the leader
Of The Democratic party, and aspiring the highest hon
ors IN ihc Nation
Treesoil leaders and Freeson principle, then receiv
ed their strength from, had their birth and nov End
heir hons ~, the PateBt Democratic party"
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1859-09-13
THE MAIL CONGRATULATIONS BID
DERS IN CASE OF Observation-Disclosures OF
-

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9--The Postofice Department i
not IN the receipt of assurances from the noni
nal contractor for carrying the California mails to the
effect that he will fulfil his contract The department
has no information of the establishment OF line hy him
10 perform the required service but If he fails the Pac
nc Mail steamship Company, and the Panama Railroad
company, have offered TO carry the mails from New
lotk 70 san Francisco via Panama for the postaces
which are rising three hundred thousand dollars ANIMAL
~ Wells Fargo Co. have intimated their readings $
TO carry them, and Mr.. Vanderbilt who now has line
OF steamers, also stands ready take them The bid of
e latter IN May last carry them for nine months
from the lst OF October next, from New York TO san
francisco for $4,000, exclusive of III. cost of trans
port by the Panama Railroad which is now 500 900 an
nually.
This sum Of $31 500 to be doubled if carried nv
way OF Nicaragua. Nanderbits bid for carving from
New Orleans via Nicaragua San Francisco for the q
months was 100000 The bid of the Pacific Mail Steam
ship CO. In connection with the Panama Railroad was
$4,000 for nine months service from New York 10
'in Francisco direct, via Panama. They made no bid
tor carrying from New Orleans Johnsons bid for CIR.
ryng ior the same time the mails from New York and
Mes Orleans TO san Francisco via Nicaragua was but
Sl62,UuO.
Preparations on grand scale are on foot at Arlington
springs Tor ihe tournament of the Sons of Malta Of our
three cities, assisted 10y delegations from New York
fhilaGe!phia, Baltimore and Richmond | am informed
ihs' the costume and armOr of Knights of the Chyar,
age will make the ovation. The highest finctonarie.
OF he government are invited as guests and stands
tents and Partitions suited the occasion are in
of erection
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1859-09-13
Fyou tie y. y Times.
DIS ASTEDI-S FIRE AT Upppuu-N-

Al 40 early hour yesterday morning the Harmonic o
tel IN Hudson street Oboken discovered 10 be on
fire The alarm given; aud the fremen aud Others
soon succeeded in subdung the flames The building wss
then entered and examined for the purpose of ascertain
ing what damage had been done and TO learn whether
there any truth in that had been spread TO
me effect that there persons in the building when
,he fire broke out who had escaped The house was
kept by Messrs. Boise aud Knapp and on the upper
toors there was billiard saloon and large public hall
There was al FIRST not much credit given TO the rumor
u was supposed 10 have bad ts origin in the fact that
Mrs Boise had jumped from the upper window and been
seriously injured and that her daughter named MARY
after having received injury had been rescued by
Mr. Herring, who assembled ladder for that purpose =
But after passing through various portion of the building
to the front. the remen found the dead bodies of Mr.
BOISE and three of his daughters they having been suo.
Gated by the heat and smoke The bodies were renov
ed and an inquest was held which resulted in verdict
10 accordance With the facts. IL appeared that during
The night concert and ball had been given AZ the place
aud that Mr. Boise and family had retired quite late but
the immediate OF the fire was not positively learn
ed. Mr.. Knapp who also in the house hut who had
been kept awake by the pain of hand was the hrs,
10 discover the fire, which, il would appear originated in
the Kitchen ard had been burning some time before
the alarm given. Mr. Boise and his second daughter
bad attempted to escape from the third story windows
Their bodies were found the landing The two young
81 daughters were suiOcated in their beds Mr. Boise
and her oldest daughter had very narrow escape The,
are both iniured-the latter having broken her ankle
The damage 20 the building great
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1859-09-13
NIen. 90 sontherns .nntor.

Senator Clay, Of Alabama lately made a apeech N
UIus.lo from which the following extract taken.
n need NOT now teu YOU that will not support w.
UHl.H. or my one occupying bis platform although
r.uufl.Il s che unanimous OF the Charleston Con
.su..lH of the Democratic parry or any other p,riy
galesCr love The Democratic party for H. principles
] m nof aiindon those principle for policy prefer
fr sht Fifh defeat 90 the Npcdicnt With success
3 pri gr ruih ~ triumph. love Che Union Of the Con
rUaH-l Jui0u Of equal independent aud sovereign
E..tt. .l. love my native State my nursing mother
urf H. rr1rcM trt more. and should be a fsithlrss
a4l i r.f,.T,i guardian II her rights I'D consent 20
aHcf. fe power and abandon che duty n Congress 20
r.rfcf iic property II her citizens. Whenever or by
vulrsr.sef lsiiled ~hcreyer the Federal Tag floats
Zoo. au inherent right Of citizenship guaranteed
D.. hf iefe.. CJu7Htuon cEpounded by the Federal
rrm, Coart sud hen YOU surrender &c. you will cease
RI, tr htcrc1 and 20 deserve the ngh privileges and
irianriie Of frccmcn A. vour trustee and servant
MOI Dr. ~ The bidding ~ squatter sovereignty
fiol j. Uihccracf States Rights DemoCracy-yea, at
the hlit- 81 she Legislature The people Of Abba ma
III ouuaicd 10 10 20 iil resign trust retire 70
che jeeres -sus1n IT private lie, and hiding my face
H shtrc GOD haudaton. aud sealing my lips With scnco
urolfrf cheap md WORTHLESS things State rights or
frc,pcu fTht. tccoms quist passenger the ina
Sol III ie South AZ u drifts inglorously down the
tpa .u' 1850 he black and hdeless sea Of infamy
~ yslN n
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1859-09-13
MARRIED.

On thursday the M Of September 1850 resence Of the
brides father, by the Rev a. ship, Mr.. EDMUND IT, HUGRES
Of Orange to Miss MILDRED A. second daughter sniff
het, Of Madison county.
On the 9th Instant, by the Rev MIR DIR
NERto Miss ANNETTE TYLER Of Front Roy al, Va
On the 9Th Instant by the Rev Mr. Hughes Col T. WHEAT
LEY Miss ELIZABETH daughter Of ia. late ClATles n Inysu
ESQ, VI Front Royal Va. "'
A. ih residence ~ Col John H. Earle father on IN.
auh uimo by the Rev William Lrmpkin Mr. DAVID EER.
iOOf Of Missouri and Miss ANN EARLE OF Warren conny
Va. - ' N'''
On the evening Of the 9Th instant Rev WIN n Thomas
NJ The residence Of James Lewis E Mr.. CONWAY
Of stafford, To Miss SALLIE J. STRorlIER Paliauier
In Miou y. C., Friday last by Il a. Lewis ESQ Mr. w
I'LL, TO Miss MARY }. ADAMS ali PittsyIy anA
County, Va.
Oh lhe IT. q September, by Rev VIM H. Punke Mr. THOMAS
lIahfaV, Va. $500 "
On the Sst ult y the Rev Joseph Eanes residence
the brides father Mr. ROBT. o. DALLAS BETTY ANN
daashter OF Jeherson Danton. Esq all " HilSyyanIa
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1859-09-13
81 have tie honor to remain. &c.
- nor,

LADY ~ HARNfss-The last number of the Son,bo,r
CaHon published at Magnolia Arkansas has the follow
ing announcement: "
u Durhg our temporary absence from the State the
Clarion will be under the control Of our h,,,e, LSv
Mo Hattie J. Turner. We have no apologies TO ofrr IN
our readers for placing roman At the helm Tboueb ,
woman We consider her eminently more competent to
discharge %" duties Of the editorial department , va
are AZ least she Is gifted with larger amount of By1;,,
u not a. much br1'a. She l. fearless and indepondent
~ her advocacy Of the great doctrine of states Rigbs
Democracy She i strongly in favor Of re-openng the
African slave trade, If upon no other grounds "a tb ~
may be able TO buy few. Taking everything into cor
Hderaiion, we consider her sound on the pooser We
nope her Clarion notes may be listened to with marked
attention by al our readers Sbould onr
feel little veKed and coyet desire 70 pitch INTO M
We hope they will just consider ~ at home and dar,
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1859-09-13

"EN HorSroN 10 rnE WoNEN or TExAs-The closing
part OF Gen Houstons Nacogdoches speech is one of ,
most eloquent tributes to woman ever uttered:
Ladies, know that politics always unnterestino
70 YOU yet believe you have in the general result an
abiding interest Its always qualification to me TO be.
nolu my lair countryWomen in aSscmbagcs like those
IL Is guarantee that their husbands and fathers and
brothers are men of intelligence and refinement who
appreciate their mental capacities and desire their conn
'eace IN their undertakings Your presence cXerciss
calming influence upon those antaronsms which arc
too often engendered in the heat political contests
All parties desire your approving smiles aud therefore all
are encouraged by your presence. know that in m.
direct administration of political affairs vou Inv. no
share but yet, reignng you DO supreme in the realm,
oil love- Your influence often controls the destiny of ma,
tons. Womans love is the great lever which ropscs
man TO action The General, he plans the strategic
combinations which insure victory looks forward
TO recompense dearer than the linrels lpou his broy
the soldier lac trudges along on the weary march or
minglcs in the of the battle field even with d,
around him, forgcs awhile the carnage and trns his
thoughts 10 the fond girl he left behind him: the mari
ner, tcmpesi-tosSed, driven by the rude waves sings
erly hlot As he thinks OF the little cottage by the
Shore where his wife and dear ones await him. IN,
statesman lie devses amid deep aud p5inl tborsL,
ran OF government which tell upon his own and
ms eountrys fame never loses sight of the lows which
await him when cabinet councils over and he cutters
The portals OF home; the sentinel as he PAGES his waarv
watch, loves the moonlight tramp that he NAV look he
meath iis rays az the dear menlento of mothers or
sisters's love.
Over man, in all his relationships the influence Of wo
man hangs like charm. Deprive us Of your influence
'h ushIHeS Ahd stimulates us 10 noble deeds and We
become worse than barbaFans Let it be ours and We
can brave the cannons month or face danger I'm ten
thousand forms. You stimulate all that is good You
check US in ignobe purposes You have also an inpor.
tant influence upon posterity. The early impressions
"heh the cld receives from you outive all the wisdom
o later days Sages NAV reason and philosophers NAV
teach but the voice which heard in infancy will ever
come TO our cars, bearing mothers words and mo.
tiers counsel Continue to instil into your children
virtue and PATRIOTISM. Undue them with nroper yep.r,.
ton Tor the fathers of liberty Learn them to love their
country and TO labor for its good, the great aim of
iheir ambition Bid them proudly maintain our usitu-
tons. Point them TO the deeds of their ancestors
Make these their cscutcheon and bid them hand it down
to their children free from stain came to them
DO this ladies' and your influence viii not be lost in flu
iur" In the language Of the poet it will still be aid
woman Is lovely to the sirhi
A. gentle as the dews o even
As bright a. mornings earliest light