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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1859-11-09
ALEIe4, NORTH oAsoLI MA, NovTMBER O. 1850.

For what difference does it make wheth-
er man goes mad from oyer-workcd, or
deficient brains; or the continual pouring
of sillainous drugs into an awfully abused
stomach, till the whole body corporate be-
comes nothing but a vile laboratory for
sugar of lead, strychnine, and other deadly
poisons to experiment. in? Madness is
madness-call it insanity, drunken fury,
mania -1otu, or what you will the name
designates the cause, not simply the effect;
and if it be lawful and right to snatch away
a pistol, or razor, cut rope, drag man
out of the water for shove him in) as the
case may require, and otherwise interfere
with his individual liberty in the one
case, when he is evidently bent on destroy
ing himself or you, why is it not in anoth-
era And Why net chain and con6ne him,
like any other maniac, if need be, do it at
once, and cure him if you can, will he nil
he,' before he makes his wife beggar, his
house pandemonium, and himself its mas
ter fepd
Drunkenness is disease, physical as
well as moral +; disease which has devel-
oped its symptoms and increased its vic
Tins with tenfold rapidity, since the manu-
facture of spurious liquors and the adulter-
alton Of genuine ones, to such an extent,
that pay what they will, the christian must
sip poison from his sacramental cup, and
the well informed physician get ntthing
but an accursed chemical hell broth for a
sinking patient
And If there be one thorough faced
rogue extant, who richly deserves hanging,
it is that rascal chemistry ); but as the law
cannot catch him, and cannot, may not, OF
will not arrest his evil doings, or their con-
sequences, let humanity come to the rescue.
Let it catch, confne, and subject, by main
force if necessary, some Of these phrenzied,
infatuated, unconscious lunatics at large, to
proper scientific, sanative treatment
Yes, let US have this wholesome despot-
ism.' No nation under heaven needs II
m ore, not even Ireland, for its mountain
dew is purer and less harmless than our
liquid layas-let US have it by all means
Asylums for other lunatics are not thought
useless public extravaganza, or individual
oppression on the whole, would asy lums
or hospitals for the cure of inebriates, cos
more in the long run than poorhouses fol
the ultimate reception of him and his9
L. L. AZ. J.
Oct. 2lst, 1859.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1859-11-09
THE REFEREE CASE.
An Old Gentle mans Story
By EMMA C. EMBURY.

The outlines of the following sketch
were related to me by an aged and hon
ofed member of large family connection;
a man who possesses an almost inexhaust-
ible fund of legendary lore, and whose most
interesting anecdotes and most comic tales
are but recollections of past scenes of which
he can say, in the language of Aneas,
"quorano magma pdrs fus."
aMany years ago." said Mr.. E, Il
happened to be one of the referees in case
which excited unusual interest in our
courts, from the singular nature of the
claim, and the strange story which it dis
closed.
The plaintiff, who was captain of a mer-
chant ship which traded principally with
England and the West Indies, had married
quite early in life with every prospect Of
Happiness. His wife was said to have been
extremely beautiful, and no less lovely in
character. After living with her in the
most uninterrupted harmony for five years,
during which time two daughters were
added to his family, he suddenly resolved
to resume his occupation, which he had
relinquished on his marriage, and when his
youngest child was but three weeks old
sailed once more for the West Indies.
His wife who was devotedly attached te
him, sorrowed deeply at his absence, ane
found her only comfort in the society of hel
children and the hope Of his return.
But month after month passed away an'
he came not, nor did any letters, those Ia
sufficient but welcome substitutes, arrive
to cheer her solitude.
Months longthened iuto years, yet no ii
dings were received of the absent hus
band; and, after long hoping agains
hope, the unhappy wife was compelled t.
believe that he had found grave beneath
the weltcring ocean.
"Her sorrow was deep anc heartfelt, bn
the evils of poverty were now added t
her affection, and the widow found hersel
obliged to resort to some employment, il
order to support her helpless children
Her needle was her only resource, an
for ten years she labored early and lat
for the miserable pittanee, which IS eve
grudgingly bestowed on the humble seam
| stress.
A merchant of New York, in moderat
! but prosperous circumstances, accidental
became acquainted with her, and please
| with her gentle manners no less than he
extrene beauty, endeavored to improv
i their acquaintance with friendship. Aist
some months he offered Der his hand, an
; was accepted.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1859-11-09
VICTIM II.

Major Z. G. W., at one time Legisla-
tor-a man of fine manners and personal
appearance-honorably related and most
perfect gentleman in bis department, was the
husband of lady greatly revercd for her
deep piety and many social virtues-Major
w, seemed to have the greatest respect
and veueration for his wife's picty, and yet
he would once and awhile get into regu-
lar spree, and then he would remain drunk
several days, and many has been the night
that his wife has sat by his bed, a lone,
fearful watcher, while he snored off the
fumes of brandy. Yet she never chided
nor murmured-if she ever demonstrated,
it was in an indirect way. Her weapons
were life of undertaking kindness and
self-sacri6ce--an untiring importunity- at a
Throne of Heavenly Grace, for patience
and fortitude to endure all things" After
several years, which to her must have been
long and sorrowful IA constitution tender and
fragile gave way. "The pitcher was bro
ken at the fountain" aud with a strong
faith in the Redeemer Of the world, she
passed away to the upper and better sane
tuary. Soon after this event her husband,
Maj. W. sold out his property and effects,
some of which consisted Of his wife's books,
and invested the proceeds in liquor and set
up grog-shcp. From this period bis ca
reer was downward. He soon became sot-
tish, profane, guttonous, "rioting in ex-
cess" fearing neither God nor regarding
man; prosecuting ministers of the Gospel,
and denouncing the Temperance reforma-
tion and its advocates with great bitterness.
During this time he was repeatedly the
subject of medical treatment, and was as
often warned of the fearful consequences
that must ensue if he persisted. He would
recover only to plunge still deeper in ex-
cess, till he died amid beastily debauch,
almost in the prime of manhood. With a
naturally good constitution, he might have
been long living, useful member of seci-
ETY.. A. A. SCROGGS.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1859-11-09
Gboitf Etteratnre.
For the Spirit of the Age.
Hone Gilds the Path of Sorrow.

Man, situated in this presentlife, is often
agitated with emotions of pain, and also by
those Of admiration and delight. But as
these do not entirely engross the faculties
of his soul, the mind-endowed with all
the power of reflection and hope-recals
what has passed, and anticipates what is to
come. When we have nothing at present
to entertain or delight, sweet memory looks
back and brings to light the images Of ma
ny happy associations and scenes of pleas
ure buried in the nists of other years.
With the faculty of Memory, there is al
SO another which agitstes and employs the
mind: that is Hope. By this passion we
are conveyed into futurity, and borne up
the rapid stream of time to watch with anx-
ious expectation the rising events concealed
in the remotest depth Of coming years, and
even to wander in those retired parts of eter-
nifty, "when the heaven and earth shall be
no more"
The real enjoyments Of life are so few
and transient, and the avenues leading to
permanent happiness SO difficult to distin.
guish, that man would be a miserable be-
ing, we're he not inspired with the pleas
ures of hope. It is hope that quickens and
teammates all the dormant faculties of the
soul, and keeps the mind awake in its most
remissive hours Of retirement 1t give:
mental serenity in every train of though
cheers aud gladdens the soul-lnske
pain easy and labor delightful.
But above all. that Of Rsziaious hope sur
an exalted kind, and its nature such as viii
make the person happy who enjoys it. Il
confidently leads the possessor onward t.
that state of being where all painful wan
and anxiety shall in 'full fruition die" I
secures rspturous triumph to the sou
while suffering the pangs of separation from
the body, and leaves the world with an ex
pectation of being united again in glori
fed resurrection. 1t is the bright rainbow
of promise that oyerarches the unrestin!
waters of life's troubled seat gilds tn
sky Of the christians faith, and spans tn
dark clouds Of retreatiug storms.
T. L. d.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1859-11-09
For tho Spirit Of the Age.
WANTED.

A little wholesome despotism. We have
plenty Of every other kind, in this our land
Of largest liberty; plenty Of the despotism
of "gold, the old mans reward" Of row.
dyism and degmatism, of fashion, of con-
ventionalism, of sects, Of politics, of cliques
in etiquette, science and literature, of cor
porations, conservatism, progl ess and might
over right, everywhere, but precious little
ofthe wholesome kind. Some faint glimpses
of it, perhaps, in the quarantiues which
impede ingress from infected regions in
the lookup, and stright jackets, for certain
classes of evil doers, and unfortunates
but none whatever in the custom which
encourage stupcndous thefts and robberies
by punishing only the pitiful, insignificant
ones. And little enough impartial justice
too, in shutting up one class Of inaniacs
aud leaving another to depredate, at will
on themselves, their families, and the body
tpolitic.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1859-11-09

comfortable cottage. When they had
passed from my sight l turned towards
the inn and wiped the warm tears from my
eyes and cheeks. Many Of those who had
stood around the grave went with me, but
no word was spoken upon the scene that
had transpired.
1t was nearly four years afterwards that
I again passed through the State of New
York on my way to the lakes. 1t was some
few miles. out of the regular course, but
still an irresistible desire led me to the vii
lage -. | inquired for George Dan
forth. He had gone to Albany he was a
representative to the State Legislature !
! saw his wife and bis children, and they
looked the very embodiment of pure and
unalloyed happiness. Their day of h6
seemed ali the brighter for the dark and
gloomy night that had preceded it.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1859-11-09

CUNNING VERSUS YERDAacY Clip
seys recently, who had been lettering about
the houssof Mn. Thomas Holmes, near Brerts-
vile, Prince William CO., Va, AZ is said, per-
suaded him to look into the case Of watch,
in which was chloroform, and whilst he was
laboring under the effects Of the Inhalation,
took from him the key Of his bureau, and
stole therefrom THOUSAND 1olisrs in gold,
with which they deealnped. fhey have since
been oseftakened and imprisoned. All the
money was recovered, and much more was in
their possession.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1859-11-09

Hr The other day lady fell of the
Brooklyn boat into East river; a poor
lrishpaan sprabg over aud rescued her.
When she was safe on deck again, her bus
band, who had been calm spectator of
the accident, handed him shilling. Upon
some Of the bystanders expressing indigna-
ton, Pat said, as be pockcted the coin,
tArrah, don't blame the yntleman-he
knows best; mayhap If ] hadn't saved her,
he'd have given rae dollar
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1859-11-09

~ A home without-a girl in it is only
half blessed it is an orchard without
blossoms, a bower without bird, and a
bird without song. A honse full Of sons
is like Lebanon cedars; but daughters are
like the roses in Sharon.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1859-11-09

Some editor says the destiny Of the
world hangs on the smallest trifes. A lit
tie milf between Charlie. Bonaparte and
his love Letitia, might have broken off a
marriage that gave birth TO Napoleon and
the battle Of Waterloo. To which the
Chicago Advertiser says, "Yes, that is a
fact. Suppose @litte nsid" had taken
place between Adam and Eyel What
then e.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1859-11-09

At Lynn, the other day, a Sunday School
teacher asked a little girl who the First man
was. She answered that she did not know.
The question was put to the next an Irish
child, who answered, sAdam, sir" with
apparent satisfaction.
la said the FIRST scholar, 'you needn't
feel so grand about it, he wasn't an Irish
man.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1859-03-26

CLEVELAND THKETER,-TAis well known place
of amusement will be opened on next Mcndsy
evening with fine company, under the manage
ment and direction Of Mr.. George Wood, known as
the proprietor Of Theaters in Cincinnati and St.
Louis Among the celebrities who will appear
next week are Mr.. and Mrs Waller, who have
been most enthusiastically received and listened to
at Cincinnati FOR long time these two stars
hare been favorites with the Cincinnati public, and
weArs glad to have an opportunity of having them
in our city They viii make friends here as they
have there. Mr. and Mrs. Ellsler, who in their
long residence in Cleveland, have won for them
selves hosts Of friends both in their public and
private characters, viii also be with Us once again
in this company. We are heartily glad to welcome
them TO our city after their long absence. What
ever foreign siars may have shone at the Bank St.
Theater in yeas past, the public have never been
tired of hearing and seeing Honest John Ensler'
and his estimable lady. In their several depart
ments we believe they are not exeelled by any
stars upon the stage. Mr.. Wood has expressed a
Fery high opinion Of their success in dramatic life.
Other prominent actors win I'll up the company
who win soon be paying at our Theater, and we
predict for Mr.. Wood success in this undertaking.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1859-03-26
YESTERDAYAFTERNo oNS REPORT
FROM WASHINGTON.
WAsuIserON, March 25.

WASHINGTON, March %.
The Boston delegation representing the State st.
interest had an interview with the Postmaster Gen
era this morning and report his concurrence in the
Attorney Generals opinion that the removal Of the
Boston Post Office is Illegal and that it must be re-
stored to its former location, when the remonstrants
will be allowed reasonab time TO execute bonds
to save the Government from loss.
WAsH1NsToN, March "a.
The Grand Jury more than week ago made 8
presentment against Sickles for the murder of Key
Il then became the duty of the District Attorney TO
prepare an Indictment and place it before them for
their final action. This he did to-day, when il was
returned by them as true bill. The reason of the
delay is understood TO be that they might in the
meantime have an opportunity to examine addi-
tional witnesses more particularly relative to Mr.
Butterworth, SO that if they discovered sufficient
cause, they might indict him jointly with Mr.. Sick
les.
Mr.. Stanton of Pittsburgh, and Messrs. Macgan-
der and Radcliff accompanied by the father of the
accused, came into Court and asked that next Mon
day be set down for the trial, but after confer
ence With the District Attorney; Monday a week
was agreed upon for the purpose.
The Circuit Court Of the District Of Columbia
decided an important patent case to-day on an ap-
peal from the Commissioner Of Patents. The case
was an interference between the National Steam
Guage Company and VIM. II. Harley. II was de-
cided in favor of E. G. Allen.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1859-03-26

FoR PoRT HUkoN.-cspt. Peer came into port
yesterday, from Port Huron vita the steamer John
Owen, which is a singular compound OF tug fat
boat packet and steamer. The boat has evidently
seen service and had its best days She is small
craft, open at the sides and bow with good eapac-
ity for storing freight She has been run as tug,
but Cept. Peer intends to do general freighting
business this summer, going wherever he has op-
pOrtunity ofloading. he takes to-day to Port Hu-
ron load of stone ware.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1859-03-26


The Republicans of the City of Cleveland will
meet on Tuesday evening" March 29tb, 1889, at halt
past o'clock P NJ, at the usual places of holding
elections in the several Wards to nominate one
candidate for Trustee and one candidate for Asses-
sOr for each Ward. They wiz also elect Delegates
to a City Convention, to meet at the old Court
House, on Wednesday, March 3Oth, 1889, at oO'-
clock A NJ, to nominate candidates for the follow
ing offices, viz Mayor, City Attorney, Police
Judge, Director, City Marshal, Director of In6rm.
ary, Trustee of Water Works, City Commissioner,
City Fire Engineer, City Sexton, City sealer eight
ConstsbIes, and two Justices of the Peace
In accordance with the Republican rule of repre-.
sentatOn in eIectiug Delegates to The City COnven
ton, the several Wards are entitled to send the
folloving uumber Of DeleVate5 viz
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1859-03-26
MATRIMONIAL.


To THE LADIES OF THE UNITED STATES:
1t has my good restore health many
thousands of my eountry-vomsn.
sy has excited the malice of the snyious and
alouE but their prosecutions have served only to exsnd
nd establish my reputation Showers Of grateful offerings
have fallen upon my pathway from the fair sufferers whom
have relieved So long held in adectionate ard
hankfu remembrance By those who have experienced my
sk afford dsspse the Efforts of mischisf-mAkss
nd siandersr
Ny friends repeatedly urged to place my med
ens for producing menStruation within the reach Of tho
Ladies Of the United States; but ndspostion to enter
geld occupied by auacs with their penicious nostrums
and fear that unpncped countereters might palm upon
public their worthless limitations have hitherto pre-
vented from establishing agencies for the sale Of
AMIE DE FEMME. in the United States
Atla yield to the snfrsaies Of patients md friends
and offer the suffering Females Of America medicine
which has rendered somewhat famous throughout the
Old World.
In nregard TO the efficacy Of the "ANlE DE FENME,"I
nssd only say that it in liquid fo and is exactly such
hat it has failed to satisfactory result.
Tbs "Amis de Femme and menssruation stand in the
lation Of Gauss and sect 1t alike powerful orginate
healthy menstrual Ow where it mover has e1sted and to
Restore where has been fru any suppressed
In ordero guard against imposition wrapper direc
mons on each bottle Of the Femme viii my
written sgnsture and both the bottle and enclosing bex
viii be sealed with ny priVats seal.
Price, $50 package.
PARIS. January, 1851.
For sale, Wholesale and Retail. by WILLIAM FIsKE
No. q Superior street. CIsveand, who will supply the
Annie de Femme at the PropristOr's prees.
aul0 dkwlye
NHE BEST STARTIFICIAL HELP TO
Il THE HUMAN SIGHT EVER INVENTED
(N
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he Greai vial RsgsnsTasoT,
TRIESEMARl

PROTECTED BY ROYAL Letters
Of the ECOLE DE PHARaIICIE DE Pans sud ~
tMfAAiAL COLLEGE, o. MEDICINE, VIENNA -
No, i-Invaluable for Rslaxu.ion spsrnatorrber ma
PHYSICAL Exhaustion and is tonic. ~
No 2competey eradicates all traces of those diseases
na nave pen hitherto treated By the nanseous and peru
cous use Of copaVia and cubebs
No 3-Has entirely supplanfed the injurious use C. M
euy thereby insuring 70 the sufferer speedy relief is
ing all the impurities und roofing thsvenOm Of i-sn
TRIESEMAR, Nos. l. and ,. are prepared IN he iorm
Of lozen.e. devoid Of taste ssl1 aid can i carried
IN the Naiscoat pocket SOLD TN Casa md diriaf
mo bsf4AALe DOSE a. admilsterod b. Va1aau
MAJ hoax Hcore nc &c PRICE, 50 each. four cases
there is saving Of g. To be Ind whoesas and rets
Of Dr BARROW. Isl Prince street, New York TurnejI
atey On receiving remittanc, DR. Barrow will forwar
the RiES EMA to aDv part of the world. sechrsiy
writer. y -
For sale ssgs b. ;, i GAYLORD HAMMOND
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1859-03-26

PERRY MoNUMENT.-We the undersigned, were
duly appointed a Select Committee by the City
Council of Cleveland to procure subscriptions, and
contract for the erection of Monument to Com
modore Perry, the Hero of Lake Erie, to be plac-
ed in the public Park of the city and surmOunted
with lifs-siEe Statue of the Commodore, cut true
to life, in marble, and to be completed and ready
for inauguration on the 10th of September, 1860.
In pursuance of their authority the Committee
have contracted with 7. JONES Sons, of Cleve>
land, to erect the monument in accordance with
the design Autographed and published, and for
the sum of Six THOUSAND dollars. The eontrac>
tors have given bond in the sum of Five Thou
sand Dollars, for the faithful performance of their
contract, tlLt fE
1t is confidently hoped and believed that the
contract price agreed to be paid, can be raised
without serious difficulty or delay by voluntary
subscriptions and donations from our fellow citi-
Gems. 1t is only in this way that the cost of the
monument can be provided for.
We therefore appeal to the generosity and pa
triotsm of our fellow citizens to aid in the
bic enterprise of erecting monument worthy to
commemorate the name and heroic services of Per-
~, and which shall be ersditabs to the citizens of
Cleveland.
7. JoSEs Sons are authorized to received sub
scriptiOns and donations for the monument, and
we cheerfuly commend them as reliable men and
worthy of public confidence.
HARVEY RICE,
J. KIRKPATRICK,
o. NJ. 0YIATT,
G. D. WILLIAMS, lJ
]. NJ. CoFFINBERRY.
Cleveland, March, u, ls5s.-R6.
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PoLIcE CouRr-But little Of interest occurred
at the Police Court yesterday. One cass of chick
en- stealing, in which the complainant was an
American, the defendant negro, and the witness
Is al German, was the principal point for discus
sion The negro was discharged for want Of idsn-
tiacation ofthe chickens
The case Of B. F. Tyler has been before the
Courts for several days, for the offence Of suffering
slaughter house ofal and manure to lie exposed up
on his land causing il to be offensive to his neigh
bOrs. He was fned 81 and costs. that being the
lowest fine allowable in 9 case of nuisance, as it
was clear that ne had no intention OfeOmmitting
. nuisance.
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FROM NEW YORK.

NEW YORK. March %.
The inmates of Mrs Beetbam's boarding house,
sixteen in number, were all poisoned yesterday
Mrs B. is dead, and others are in critical condi-
ton. @
By invitation OF the Wing General Committee
Ex-Gov. Hunt delivered an address last evening in
Hope Chapel. An audience numbering 500 was in
attendance. Hiram Ketchum presided. Governor
Hunt urged the necessity of burying sectionalism
and of uniting the opposition on broad national
grounds In the Chairman's speech three public
men were referred to as those to whom the country
might best confde the duties Of the next Presi
dency-Edward EverLt 4, John J. Crittenden and
Gen Winfield Scott Each Of these names were
read with demonstrations Of applause.
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FIRE.
From NEW YORK.

ST LOUIS, MATCH %.
A fire at Joliet, H., this morning, destroyed five
stores Loss SIS, 900 to $4,000.
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BUSINESS NOTICES.

PE, RUFrINIs new Spring style of Hats and
Caps is considered as perfect He sells better silk
or cashmere Hats for Five Dollars than any other
establishment in Cleveland. That truth can be
verified by calling at IT'S Superior street, next door
to Taylor, Griswold & Co.'s