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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1860-11-21
REED CREEK. RANpoLPH COUNTY. N. C.

REED CREEK, RANDOLPH COUNTY, n. {.
Mr.. GoRMAN Il suppose my not having
responded to your call for subscribers ere
this, may have induced the belief, that feel
no interest in extending the circulation of
your paper. This is not the fact. | have
recently finished the very arduous duty
that of taking the Census in the western divi-
sion of Randolph courtyard a very tedious
business it was too-owing to the people be-
ing u%nprepared to answer many of the ques-
tons which it was my duty to ask and it
required my undivided attention until ac-
complshed. And, now, as | found many
good readers of your very valuable spirit
of the Age" in that section, permit me to oc-
cupy a small space in your columns, in which
to remark, that | wish to remind all those
who were so hospitable and kind to me, q
met with a kind and friendly reception gen.
erat1y) of the emotions of gratitude for
their goodness, which | shall continue to
cherish.
As weknow the reading of your superla-
lively excellent paper will tend to the i'm
provement of any family, | cordially recon-
mend it to all
And would that those who are not subscri-
bers already would subscribe and read so
cheap and excellent a weekly family visitor,
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and entertainments thus given, be cherished
by those who we're its recipients; and the in
tercourse enjoyed with the refined families of
TINS ancient village be reverted TO as a green
spot in memory.
After a vote Of thanks to the Ladies and
orr generous hosts, the Grand Division adj
iourned in peace and harmony.
Over six thousand Tracts were placed IN
the hands of the members, by the Tract Com
mittee of this G.. d., for gratuitous distribu-
ton in their respective communities.
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THoAMs HOOP AND HIS WEI never
was anything, dearest till | knew you-and
l have been a better, happier and more pros
porous man ever since Lay by that truth
IN lavender, sweetest, and remind me of it,
when fail. | am writing warmly and fond
ly; but not without good cause. First, your
own affectionate letter, lately received-next.
the remembrances of our dear children.
pledges-darling ones !-of our old familiar
love-then a delicious impulse to pour out
the oycrfiowings of my heart into yours-and
last, not least, the knowledge that your dear
eyes will read what my hands are now wri-
ting. Perhaps there is an afterthought
that, whatever may befall me, the wife of my
bosom will have this acknowledgement OF
her tenderness-worth, excllence-all that is
wifely or womanly, from my pen.-Memo re-
ais Of Hood.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1860-11-21

MONUMENT TO LUTHER.-A monument on
a magnificent scale, to Martin Luther, is to be
erected at Worms. 1t is from q design by
the sculptor Reitschel. On a base Of forty
feet in diameter, in the form of the battle
ments of a castle-an idea suggested to the
artist by Luther's hymn, Elm feste Burg list
unser Gott-the colossal bronze efigy of
Luther is surrounded by statues of Melanc-
thon and Reuchlin, and the Princess of Saxo-
ny and Hesse, his protectors while close to
the statue of Luther, leaning on the pedestal
are placed his predecessors in the work of
Reformation. Wycliffe and Huss, Peter Wal
do and Savonarola. The whole sum required
for this monument is $4,000, of which e12,
600 has been already collected, during the
last three or four years, from all parts of the
globe.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1860-11-21
Personal Sacrifices.

No good enterprise can be advanced, ex-
cept IN connection with personal sacrifices
on the part is friends. This might be re-
garded as ar axiom in moral philosophy
The mass Of our temperance brethren, from
the first, ave thought otherwise, and have
been exceedingly reluctant to make any con-
siderable Acritce of time, money, or conye-
nience, to forward the movement. IF thew
had come to love Intoxicating liquors, that
depraOed appetite must be sacrificed. but
that was required for their own personal safe
ty, and should not be regarded asa contribu-
ton to the public interest. Attendance on
public meetings, enlivened by interesting ex-
e~rcises, cannot be regarded in the light of a
personal sacrifice. Does the reader ask what
efforts should be classed as personal sacri-
fees?
We answer, the devotion to the cause, of
time which could be proftably employed in
the advancement of our own private interest
attending public meetings to consider the
subject when it is not convenient-the study
Of the subject, that the individual might be
able to contribute to the interest of the NEE
ting, rather than the going merely to be an.
terested himself-the saying or donna of what
ought to be said or done, which might vet
be likely to excite i'll nature, if not fierce
wrath even in those around us-the bestow.
ment of money, when and where it would
evidently advance the interests of the cause
the subordination of lesser, though cher
lshed interests, to the promotion Of temper
ance in the use of our vote.
These are some of the ways in which a tea
in all our towns and cities have, from the frs
sought TO advance the greatest social reform
of our age. But, alas! Those who hav,
been willing thus to make sacrifices have beer
quite too few to secure theagreat end sought
while the mass have simply wished the evi
were removed, while many who never CAV,
a dollar or a day to the cause, who neve
shortened a nights rest, or walked a mil
out of their way to promote it, have agai1
and again actually reproached the activ
workers in the movement with the slow pro
gress it has made, or the unsatisfactory con
ditlon of the cause at the time. God forgiy
our cold-hearted and selfish brethren VIII
have done thus. Reader, if you would est
mate your real interest in the temperate
cause, ask yourself how much you are wi
ling to sacrifice for its advancement-Nas,
alliance.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1860-11-21

Immediately after their departure, Marie had
dressed herself in her husbands clothes, and
taken a seat by the fire, lest the jailor should
come in but when she thought her husband
was safe, she went herself to inform the
guards Of his escape, upbraiding them with
the little care they took Of their prisoners
Ashamed to construe this continuance into a
crime, they permitted her to rejoih her hus,
band.
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RALEIGH, n. c.
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 81, 1860
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CONCLUSION.

And now, proud lord, farewell! my whis-
per is nearly ended, and am very certain
my silence will not grieye you. But ere we
finally part, do allow me to call to your rec
objection hat most important period of your
life, when, at the altar of your God, and in
the presence of your fellow-creatures, you
solemnly vowed to Loce your uye, to comfort
her, to honor and keep her, in sickness and
IN health, Jor better for worse, in poUerty in
riches, and 6rsaking all Others, to cleare only
unto her, as long as you both shouM lue =
Let me ask, have you kept this solemn VOW +?
Commune with your own heart ask you
conscience and your feelings; and tremble
before an offended God if you have dared
to break it. Go1ea1s Lodn,s Book
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1860-11-21
Dark naus

lhcre are fewer dark, rainy, uncomfortable
uAys' Than bright Ones The gloom. they
spread over our feelings, is remembered for
e]SS' whhie the days of sunshine, however
il Of chcerfulness and briobtno.. 81
= iIr e.ough' OIL until a dark day comes. 50
II - WIN the ways Of Providess~ a nous
ana blessings of Providence make far less i'm
p'esloh upon US, than a single i'll, or reverse
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1860-11-21

Inc Genc raj Assembly of North Caro-
ma convened in the Capitol on Monday. The
Oh the two Houses had not been
1Ul"pie'ea when this paper was put to pr ess.
we Shall keep our readers regularly posted
up win Its proceedings, and also Of Congress.
which Is to convene in a week or two. Naw
Is . good time to subscribe for the Spirit Of
the Age.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1860-11-21

Our accounts from Kentucky and Tonnes
see are4o theeffect that but few hogs will be
driven 10 the Southern Market. They viii
bebutchered at home. The heavy mortality
from the various diseases, which for some
years past attended the driving of them. has
frightened dealers. -1sheriHc Ncps.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1860-11-21

This may certify that l have ussa Perry
1T; le- in numerous cases, and be-
Iieve 4 to be a very valuable medicine. |
hovo prescribed it extensively in bowel com
pIaints. particularly for Children and it is in
nv opinion superior to any preparation |
have ever used for the relief ofthose diseases.
A.. HUNTING, Il. ID.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1860-11-21

There is a small chance of truth at the goal
where there is not a child-hke humility at
the st~arting-post.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1860-11-21

The SUPREME CoURT. VIII commence its
Winter Term, in this City, on Monday. the
10th day Of December. Causes will be cali
ed as follows:
December y, those from the | Circuit
II, +" Y
Recess one week.
December 81, those from the III Circuit
January 7 q . III
"a q ;" "
:. V&FTI
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1860-04-09

Mr. Jenkins asked Mi. Farnsworth whether he
believed So.
Mr. Farnsworth replied that he was somewhat of
that opinions OF Mr.. Wesley.
MI. Jenkins Then You declare lie.
Mr.. Farnsworth-f am not in the habit of tles-
cending to cesspools to throw dirt with black
guards. ISensation,l
Mr.. Jenkins lin his seat can't receive the
Insult. re 81
Mr. Keitt made a speech against the bill, on the
ground Of its unconstitutionallty. Congress could
not pass an act of penal character to extend
into the organized Territories. He wanted besides,
to be satisfied that polygamy exists in Utah.
Several gentlemen said there was no doubt OF the
fact but this did otsatisfy Mr.. Keitt He had not
concluded when he gave way for an adjournment,
which oreyaited M
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1860-04-09

The LAFAYETTE dndiana1 Courier tells an amusing
story of Company of young ladies and gentlemen
Of that place Who took it into their heads to ad-
journ from social party to take walk near the
cemetery. As they approached the ghostly place,
a lady screamed. All eyes turned to the point in
dictated by her alarm. and saw ghost coming
towards them in orthodox white. They all ran,
but one sturdy woman, of the strong-minded class,
who stood her ground till the ghost got to her,
when she seized it, and thrashed out OF nus fright,
full disguise mischievous fellow who had heard
the project of walking out to the graveyard discuss
ed and hid himself there to give the party fright
She led him back to the house. and in reply to the
questions that poured upon her, said, Can't fool
me; Eve seen too many men In sheets to get
frightened at them ~
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1860-04-09

FIRST or April. HoAx.-An advertisement APP
peared in a morning paper of Saturday, stating
that the ordinance Of baptism would be adminis-
tered to thirty persons by the Rev. Elder Ives Of
the African Baptist Church, of Richmond, Virginia,
on Sunday morning at IL o'clock, in Jones' Falls,
near Beyidere bridge. In consequence, large
number of respectfully dressed males and females
wendell their way to the supposed scene of INNER.
sion, some as early as 81 o'clock. They stationed
themselves on the most prominent positions, ex-
tending from Eager street bridge to the reservoir
near Charles street, and waited patiently until after
the hour named, when no minister or candidates
making their appearance, they remembered that
yesterday was the first day of April. Some few
knowing ones passed from group to group Of ex-
pectant sightseers laughing in their sleeves at the
successful joke played on SO many persons. There
were about eight hundred persons thus deceived.
Some Of those present had anticipated consider
able pleasure in the sight, and had engaged three
Or four carriages to convey them to the spot. One
of those in the secret in order to excite more IN
teres especially as the spectators were beginning
to surmse that they had been hoaxed, about Ii
o'clock sent a large Newfoundland dog into the
stream, for the purpose, as alleged, OF recovering
the body of one of those who had, while being
baptised, suddenly drowned. A large crowd IN,
stanty collected around the shore, and waited
with considerable anxiety for the appearance Of
the animal with the body, but they were again de.
ceiyed, baltimore American.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1860-04-09
A GREAT POLITICAL WORK
oLusKEY,s POLITICAL TEXT BOOK,

Or
Encyclopedia,
By N. W. GLUsKEY, Washington, D. G.
It contains among other things,
The various Party Platforms.
The American Ritual
Governors Geary, Stanton and Walkers inaugural Ad
Green Douglas and colame and Messrs. Stephens
Tie material portion d the Kansas Nebraska Bill.
Lecompton, Topeka and Ieayenworth Constitutions.
votes on the same in each House Indeed everything essential
appertanng to The same including President feess Special
The bred Scott Case.
The Constitution Of the United States.
Washingtons F Fare Add; ADDRESS
virginia and Kentucky Resolutions of 1888 and 49,
Mr. Cay Report in favor of the Distribution of the Public
Lands and able documents against it, with full history of the
President Perces Veto Of The INDECENT Insane Land Bill
The address Of Mr. Faulkner on the subject
history of Railroad Grants by Congress- with the votes
President Perces Message yeong River and Harbor
The School Land Bill, and votes thereon.
The Clayton Bnlwer Treaty.
Extracts from Speeches for and against Slavery.
Extracts from Speeches of noted Republicans and Adolf
Mr.. Toombs' Boston Lecture on Slavery
Messrs. Fremont and Bnchanans Letters of Acceptance
Messrs Buchanans Williams Letters on the Bargain and
Mr. cahoans Port Hill Address. =
President Jaekgon Proclamation against Nullfcatioa
Report Of Mr. Davis, of South Carolina, the Polca
Mr.. Buchananis Minority Report the subject
Gov Wise and Mfr. Carthers Letters against the American
Organization and Hon. A. H. suars Letters signed 'Madi
son. defending it.
Rayners Speech Philadelphia November 1885,
and in North Carolina in 1882
A history Of. with The the various Tariffs
history of the United States Bank and Abolition Petitions
Mr.. Fimore's Albany Speech and Erie Gale LETTERS
History of the Annexation of Texas.
Opinion public the Of Congress the Ter
ritores.
The Nicholson Letter.
The Nashville Convention and Georgia Platforms
Missouri Compromise, with vote thereon seetonaly
classified. &E
The Compromise Measures of 1850.
Clayton Compromise.
Wmot provso.
With many other things, too numerous to mention.
Every subject fully treated and every in Congress-
any subject having political Specification, is given
This book will the public speaker fully the Kansas
and other questions
Single Copies, s. Club of Six, SIS.
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ms I'm Philadelphia.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1860-04-09
A "Reminiscences.

During the Administration of President jackson
there was singular young gentleman employed in
the public service at Washington. His name was
G., he was from Tennessee, the son of a widow, a
neighbor of the President, on which account the
old hero had a kind feeling for him, and always
got him out Of his difficulties with some of the
higher officials, to whom his singular interferences
were distasteful.
Among other things, it is said of him. that while
he was employed in the General Post Office, on
one occasion he had to copy letter of Major II.
high officer, in answer to an application made
by an old gentleman in Virginia or Pennsylvania,
for the establishment OF new Post-0fice. The
writer of the letter often used classical language
in this letter he said the application could not be
granted, in consequence of the applicants prox-
imity'' to another office. When the letter came
plainness, he altered proximity to 9 nearness
tor Major I'll. observed it and asked G.. why he
altered his letter? Why, replied G., because
don't think the man would understand what you
mean by proximity. Well, said Major H., try
him; put in the proximity again. In few
days letter was received from the applicant, in
which he very Indignantly said g That his
father had fought for liberty in the first, and he
himself in the second war of independence, and he
would like to have the name of the scoundrel who
brought the charge Of proximity, or anything else
wrong, against him?,f "There,n said G., did
not say so?n G. carried his improvement SO far
that at last Mr.. Barry, the Postmaster General
said to him: Z" / do not want you here any longer
old friend the General, again got him into another
place. This time CTS ideas underwent change
He was one day very busy writing, when a stran,
ger calling in, asked him where the Patent Office
was. / don't KNOW said g. " Can you tell me
where the Treasury Department issn said the
stranger. No. said G. Nor the Presidents
House 3" !" No. The stranger finally asked him
if he knew where the Capitol was. ssNo, replied
G. Do you live in Washington, sir?" said the
stranger !" Yes, sir,n said G. " Good Lord and
don't know where the Patent Office, Treasury
Presidents House and Capitol are2n s4Stranger,'
said g., Il was turned out of office for knowing
too much. don't mean to offend in that way
again. am paid for keeping this book. believe
do know that much; but if you find me knowing
anything more you can take my head E Coco
morning. said the stranger.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1860-04-09

CURIOUS AFFAIR.-Some time ago prisoner in
the Jail at Bristol England confessed to the ailor
where an acquaintance of his was carrying on the
business of coming, at Birmingham, and actually
described the intricacies and mazes through which
any one would have to pass before he could arrive
at the mint Relying on this information the TAILOR
accompanied by an intelligent officer, went to Bir-
mingham, and pursuing the instructions given them
they found everything correct, and bounced upon
the conner whilst engaged in his mandatory.
The man instantly submitted himself to the intrud
ers, saying
81 am sold, for no one could have found me out
without pilot; and as know my doom. must
bear it like man, and will 60 with you quietly
wherever you please, only permit me to wash my
self and put on my coat
Finding their prisoner SO submissive, the TAILOR
readily granted the Indulgence required. The man
deliberately washed his hands and face, and hay-
thought, to 60 away, he all at once gave jump
on the floor, and descended as quick as lightning
through a trap.door, which was instantly closed.
and the jailor and his companion were, for the
moment, petrified with establishment. On recover.
ing from their amazement, they tried the same eS-
pedent, but they had not the talisman, and the
trap door would not yield to their efforts and they
now sought to return the same way they had
entered in order to give the alarm and pursue the
fugitive, when, to their no small modification and
alarm, they found their retreat cut of by the door
through which they entered being closed upon
them. In this distressing diema they remained
between two and three hours making as much
noise they could to excite attention and obtain
assistance; and, at last on again trying the door,
they found the fastening had been taken off, and,
10 their great joy, they made their escape. The
implements were taken possession of, but the Of
fender had eludea justice.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1860-04-09
GALE OF LOTS IN A NEW CITY.
CHANGE TO INVEST IN REAL ESTATE AT FER.
GUsoNs POINT. THE EASTERN TERMINUS
OF THE NJ o. 4 R. r. RAILROAD.

On MONDAY April l6 1850 will be sold public auction
without Of the choicest lots owned by the
Ouacia and Red River Railroad Company
gsons Point Mississippi river being the Eastern
nus plan of embryo city CALI
ing Cant W. H. DAWSON Chief Engineer of the
above point Of the purchase money will Be required
ls day January 1851 for bearing per
Six miles of the Road will be completed by day
sale, and the running the Bayou Macon
better chance for the investment Of capital pre-
snted the prospects of the rapid completion of the
through the bottom are sneh to leave no doubt that viii be
actual operation, city will spring up in few years
that will rival Memphis in and Importance
which will sell for five hundred dollars the day Of sale will
that time be worth many thousands.
JAS. TH0S. ELLIOTT,
President II. 0. 4 r. r. Railroad
N. BAH who hold certificates of paid Stock will be
tied free passage the the sale, they
respectfully invited to avail themselves Of this invitation
be present. mil
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1860-04-09
a IL LIVE opR q SPRING.
BYaAf wlTNEs.

The blu burd sits on swingin limb
Siugin-ioyfully singin--e ~
All natur jines in the corus loud
q To the Spring which ar a sprineiH.
{ The grass ar CROWN, the fiours is BLOWN,
The peach tree buds is swellin big.
The ladies y dressin in their finest satin,
And the trees is putin on their summering.
How wish Twas swingin burd
On CRATE big blue ia limb;
ia sing the praises (in the sweetest laysesl
OF Spring. if busted with the vim. A. .s'
THE EEND
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1860-04-09

TIE GsEseKSrn PLArE=-We had the pleas
=afe Yesterday morning of taking glass of cham
p aSt ~ 1eorge Woodwards, out of the " Gres-
DAY las. in New Orleans We must saw that 1 the
proprietor OF the New Orleans Crescent ,,isnisved
greaia ' .hae N Exiting up this prize and We feel
H. has Iht 80 Isne has the honor Of winning it,
by hundreds ont Of that bowl, and we are slad IN
announce that dispatch, received yestsrs ,sa "
ming states that his health is very much Improved
friends may look out for him next fall. s"ns
Mobile Tribune,
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1860-04-09
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