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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1860-02-29
For the Spirit of the Age.
a Good Joke.

Mr.. EDITOR The following innocent
bat amusing circumstance took place some
time since in pleasant village in North
Carolina
A young gentleman called to spend the
evening and night with highly respecta.
BILE family. When the time came round
for retirement, the two boys of the family
were absent, and our guest was handed a
candle and directed to an apartment up
stairs. He however made mistake and
went into room in which the boys were
in the habit of sleeping. After while the
older Of the boys came home, went up
stairs and finding the young gentleman in
his bed took lodging in the next ROOM
In the course of an hour or two the young
er brother, a merry, playful youth, came
home from hunting. He went up stairs
to 90 to bed and of course went into the
room in which he had been in the habit of
sleeping. Going up to the bed he said,
"Jim, O, Jim see here! Come and look
what big Opossum | have caught" But
the sleeper not needing him he jumped
upon him in the bed, which caused him to
turn over, exhibiting fine pair of black
whiskers. The youth left in hurry fol
the next room. But the troubles of the
visitor were not yet over. The matron O
the family, wishing her sons to rise early
next morning, sent servant te awake them
who making the same mistake the boy.
had, went into the room where the gen
tleman was sleeping; and supposing it was
one of the boys, took hold of bis foot, aftel
calling several times, and brought it with
a sweep round the bed and then went dow i
, and reported that Jim would not get up
!. 1t was then the time for the lan6lady t
act and she said, "Never mind, I'll ous
him.1 She sseordi3ysra went np stairs. ant
after living TIC yisit8r ! few hearty thumps
) gathered up the bed clothes and started
, out of the room, suprosing as it was ver
| cold morning her sous would soon rise.-
, Just as she was going out of the room on
t of the boys called her from the adjoining
apartment. Light was Immediately throw
upon the subject; and she left her gues
: to rise when he felt like it.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1860-02-29
RAJ EIGH, NORTH oARpLINA,

by Divine Grace, ami be made te see their
error, or be left in darkness-yea, 9dark-
ness that can be felt]and not be permit
ted to execute their rile designs upon Us
unofenoing citizens and freemen Of the
South.
Perhaps some may De ready to ask, What
has the present political agitation to dc
with Temperament Ianswer, mach, every
way-especially whenlwe reflect that thous.
ands were unmoved By every argumen,
that could be used against Intemperance
when their minds we're calm, and when
they could have viewed this important mat,
ter dispassionately; bpt now their minds
are almost entirely ens'ossed with natter
that now agitate the gaole country.
-asHss ~ Is II sis = pFsI FeFEaps inor'
anon. r.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1860-02-29
From the Christian Sun.
New ORLEANS, Feb. 9th, 1860.

DEAR Bro. WELLoNs Through the
columns of the "Sun" would say word
to the people of South -Eaatern Virginia.
Whatever is near home is too often not ap-
preciated as highly a. it is elsewhere, but
/ believe this is not the case in regard to
the subject am now endeavoring to draw
your attention to. One of the most gifted,
and surely under the circumstances, one of
the most singularly energetic and worthy
men in all the broad limits of our dear
"Old Dominion" is in your midst. He is
more severely afflicted than any one of
whom have ever heard, yet he has proved
himself useful and entertaining in the high
est degree.
Who has not read with deep and intense
interest the productions of "Invalid 2'-
Who would not desire to have his singular
life and beautiful writings embodied in a
book, that it might be light even in dark
ness to those who are doomed to suffer here?
Who would not give it to his wife, his son,
his daughter or friend, with conscious
feeling of doing them service, by placing
such book by such mar in their hands?
Who would not feel disposed to purchase
such book from such source, even if it
were for no other purpose than to compli-
ment his genius and send thrill of Joy to
the pure, good heart Of his angelic sister
and nurse who has tenderly and affection
ately been a coastant zatcher by his lonely
and weary bed of aff1ietion eight long years.
Who would not feel priyiledged to in
vest in such publication, when they were
informed that the proceeds were to 90 to
wards completing the education Of hi:
amanuensiss
Dear Virginians, and you, ye noble
hearted Carolaniams, this is holy theme
and | touch it with reverence. I b av,
visited my poor suffering and afflicted
, friend and brother, and have witnessed th
almost unearth.y devotion of that swee
r and innocent sister, and verify my full hear
, has said, "Oh God bless thee thou young
good and spotless girl! Ipray heaven you
t reward will be great both on earth an
3 in the world to be. / have read som
!, of the gems of William H Eley-the
7 have the true stamp of genius upon ther
. they will be read Cf published) b
:, thousands with the deepest interest
: Let the work be got up and sent to the pal
? lisher-it must and will be success
e Here in this far-off land ofthe South Yves
!, amid the Babel of tongues and nation
) surrounded by sin in all its protean shap
g and deformities, my heart yearns for ju
/ such book as his would be; for from sue
/ book we might learn the great lesson
) life, that we are the children of Athletic
IF and sorrow and ought to bid man in b
Il mad career to 'stop and think 2"
y Your friend, &c.
d ROAMING INVALID.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1860-02-29

LovE-The most powerful of all human
passions-is the most difficult to subdue,
even when the object has ceased TO be that
which first excited the passion but to love
that object when he or she is no longer
virtuous, wonld tend TO degrade ms in our
own estimation; therefore, self-control is,
under such circumstances, one Of the high
est species of human virtue.
1t is pretty saying of Thales, falsehood
is just as far distant from truth, as the ears
are from the eyes.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1860-02-29

Don't expect to be called good fellow
moment longer than YOU consent to DO
precisely what other people wish you to do.
Women can easily preserve their youth ;
for she vino captlvates the heart and un-
-lerstanding never grows old.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1860-03-10

Read the following recommend; tiOns snd references.
kindly furnished for 7bcaon by those who have
these Wsiss examined and sold them which from the
ny iat6rng communications we have and recev
ing daily is deemed sufficient for the present.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1860-03-10
Guprapers.
Builders & ArfbttEtts.

BROOKS S. @. & Z. W., BUILD
~ BIS AlEc -danufaetuEers Of Dcurs Hli1ds, SASH,
bTackei nd all kinds Of ScT0SsWing and Gothic WOrE
sTtieu attsn N paid FITTING up Stores Fssiary On
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Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1860-03-10

NORRIS, SHEFFIELD CO. Proprie:ors,
Success. ors TO H. F. Brown Co.
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CLEVELAND, Feb. q, 1850
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Dr. s. R Beckwith. Brainerd BWridge, Patent
T c. Cleveland, Right Agents,
W D. ReZasr, !. COwlPs, Editor 'Leader,"
" - Thral Ossian E. Dodge, Agent for
4" ] NJ. johnson, FiaaOs.
E. /. Ballwin Co. h'e'ts J. II. Dewitt, Merchant
Freeman & Kellogg -
Morgan Root. " feh79.22l
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-11-01
The Japanese Rail Btii-Dsmurrer of the
Common Council Sustained.
Bs fore hon. Judge Bonnsy

ptiofo h'h' Suoko bphney
ocr, 20 -Jrs 8 CAs,6eid ne Mayor, Csmr<rouv,
dc q NeV Pork The plaintiff moved on behalf 4
nimseH and other taxpayers Of the city OF New Yerk
for an injunction 10 restrain the defendants FROM IN any
manner IevyDs the Of sos 600 upon tho tAxsbis
property Of the city and from collecting any part q shas
sum isxes for the purpose Of paying the bills for The
expense Of the entertainment OF the japanese Enbsssy
M Chaineids complaint, already Published, charges
that the committee Of the Common Council, while ths
excluded respectable cmyens from the hpaness ball. sod
the tickets prices varying from Gle 70 sloo each, ssd
appropriated the proceeds 10 their own use
Bossr The auestlon OF the right OF the plaintiff 70
maintain this action noe raised By demurrer, ws d.
recty before this and made IRE bsem oecsoe 90
the motion for an Injunction motion Vas dcnied
the ground that The complaint did nos state fscs
Sufficient 10 constitute Of action In The plsnra;
and following that decision, well ~ on The anihorty
az the case~ citedpartcuisry Dcote W 50 oervsprs
Of Broone, Ism v rep, 1876, and Davis ~ the Mayor,
&C u rep SOL render Judgment Tor aeien isnts
on the demurrer In this with leave 70 psintn "
amend bis complaint In twenty days, ca payment ot
costs.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-11-01

ssw.rds Ohio spsecb tho power Of tbs asay and navy.
and doubtless bring the heaviest punshmeat Our oay
exoese 10. permitting the Inauguration Of such m@
Sorthsss ana w believes s 20 was ing 70 deceive his
now 70 sleee OF his freods do that be ala uok
mean what he said He has repeated the substance Of ne
principle TOO Often snoe and In too many places and q
long Intervals, for excuse 70 hold Il h eitsar ~
intention 70 limit and abolish slavery a. soon = Il is n
his poser 70 DO 60 Or he lies and certainly not be
In The gloom Of mind which tho oousi4sra-
sion me sxse Oh toe. Tue country n,sy inevitably
cheer with the hope Of better things there 10 stN
point 10 the dark view that the mind Of the Southern
patriot with satisfaction and trust which uader
the providence OF GOD will burn and glow I'LL Il
dispersed the clouds that all the heavens with
their frsbiu forms ana sak hs SOU ~ solsme Sadness
to zee people run mad BY roting In their own pros III
ty destroying With tn sir hands the nooest work n
ton, which has no practical application 10 them. rAs
pages Of history may DO sought In vain for parallels
This light comes from the North; Il emanates nsa
thaA small but noble band Of patriots who for loag 81
weary years have fought the battle Of life for their
year against overwhelming uumbers-asainst alnoss
universal opposition-Agsnst SANDER, taunt aAd
ssn9srous philips ana The isu moaeSsa sam.s
who have never sunk under the anaulu OF t6e9
hc" o. enenies or oespaired under defeat bowed
INC knee 70 that VOL wosshipped idol Of New EnsAnA.
"pubio opinion" THIS glorious band Is san u u asid
and, instead OF sinking, u redoubling IL elIorts z
behalf OF the constitution and the country: IL nm
bers are At length increasing. Upon it success unAs
Provdooce, the continuation OF our Unioa ds1eaas-
for at the South have done al that in us lev
We oan do no moro In the emphatic language of -
Rev Dr. wheaton, "the battle TO DO fought ct the
North
Should friends succeed In the engagement nesr
a hand, and the black republican party b beaten,
may give tins for the New England mind to be d.
abused Of the that twenty ave years Of fAss
education have grated on IT, II may give time ssg
their wise TO teach wisdom instead Of fauAsiosn
70 the people, and for their true ministers OF Chrvs
Gospel 70 turn them from their "anti slavery Bible
and antislavery God" 70 the true teachings or his
Holy WORD. Unless this Is done We shall only have
armstioe instead Of peace Meantime OF the
maintain full just ana equal rights keeping ourselves
guarded and prepared ready TO extend the hand q
fellowship and alliance, but TO permit any maa
who u aches who has taught higher law 70 himself
than the constitution, who procaims determinstioa
to interfere either with property rights
inausursted to the possession Of the power enforss
this determination. When that time let NJ re
oeive back the broken contract the constitution already
vitiated by many OF the Northern States Yours ms
respectfully, b. X B., OF Northampton, NJ O.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-11-01
The Star OF Breckenridge In
the Ascendant.
The Southern Banks Reinsing TO Do Business
With the North,
he, As., -.


wAansGros, OCT 81, 1850
ne True I'm and Temper Of Ae South Pictured in the Letters
in ne Herald-ReseDbldnoe Bet,oeei his Struggle and
ha a tAe COLONIES UiA England dc.
The letters from your correspondents nj different
paris south the expressions transferred
the Herald from leading Southern journals, held by
thoroughly informed OF the saveboldng States 10
present unexnggersted ptures Of the true condition Of
things there quite evident that the tone Of the
Southern people no longer tone OF complaint and
custrAnce They tell the story Of their wrongs in
temper that canno, be mistaken Contemplating the
probability Of Lncons election, and rejecting the
avowss of candidate the evident scope and
depoy OF repubcApis they burn with Just OF In
jury and insult and spirit At length aroused, which,
New York shall interfere to defeat the republican
party will fpsly warm and swell every bosom from the
Potomac 10 the Cult OF Mexico.
Notw outstanding the pains which you and other con
ervHtye iorrnats have taken 20 engnten the North.
there seems 10 be infatualion among certain per.
sons there which makes them insensibe to the
por,ebtous ssns OF increasing discomfort,
element and revolution In this respect there
Is striking resemblance between the present
feeling IN the South which na,ed the Ameri
Colonies they entered upon their contest with
GnN Britain. Unconstitutional oppression led In that
70 osoontent ard oppeon-nrrt manifested In pc
The attitude Of resistance and nuay separation ana
change OF government The infatuated republican leaders
will EEL Their iollo~es tn the excitement c,naned to
three and that there IL has been produced
by Unaffected politicians ms II tue very language Of
he roya procismstou IN f,Ts in regard 70 hs'sacnu
stts she denounced Tor her "rebelllous spirit"
the loyay ana ndey of o.her colonies exhibit
cd oouirasi with disanecton. Il considered
and hailed = Massachusetts excitement until the
whole oontipeit was 10 blaze, and ihe feepg OF old
Faneuil Hall became the seotment Of oil America.
The people Of Ne~ York, who have 80 much At stake,
will surely not be ignorant % mistake tho temper
q their southern brethren nov with these instructye
warnings befe them. Lat them not deceive themsel res
with pellet thai the other southern states or VIII
separate from the secedns States In any should
adopt the policy Of secession they will Inevitably be drawn
INTO common struggle for taer common rights, what
apparent difference there may be 10 the manner
IN which The struggle shall commence Every southern
STATE believes the principles aud designs Of the republican
PARTY unjust unconstitutional and that 70 carry
them out would be paipaoie usurpston OF their rsh,
And desuci Of their domestic tranquility and all
their best interests and The great ptlnci which unitss
thcss States in opinion and VII make them ultimately 90
operate action 10 the denial Of arght Of triumphant
majority wage upon their property and rignn IN
der the form Of the Constitution
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-11-01
The Billiard Tournament.

EEw YORK RxrAIss THE PRHE-KAvASAGH THE VIM
NER -As the Billiard Iourr ament draws to close, the
interest felt In grows and lively. Indeed
billiards highly appreciated at the pro
time The great concluding game OF the tournament
for the prize cue" OF yesterday afternoon be-
tween KavAnagh and Teman-the latter being the Oia
cinpat champion and the former the professionals
Of the Empire City. Before the game commenced, Mr..
Phean announced that there game 10 be play cd be-
tween Lynch and arary; but those gentlemen had de-
clned IT, their chance Of winning the prize had
passed away and as this game hal formed part Of the
programme OF the evening" to atone for the denciensv
Eessrs Ksvansgh and Teman had agreed TO play game
OF 1000 points for tho prze instead Of 5oo they pre-
vi,usly intended. The players now came forward AMID
applause and Swinging for lead that advantage
by KAvanarh The Playing then commenced brilliantly.
and far above the average exhibited the tournA
ment, the humber OF innings" from the c0n-
Increment Of the game till It's close being only
"a for the whole number Of 900 points up giving n
finally won by KAvanAgh, who beat his opponent ~
points thus taking the nrs prize for New York and eav-
made by Kavanaah were I4a l42 lis, 0S IS, 81.
81 and Al while the highest scored by Teman were LIS
90, Is, So and 4s, the latter number being ~.
pedVed. Ia the twentieth run Tiemgn was 466, whta
Kavanaehs score stood only d 24 but on the thrtsth
Ksvansgh had not only overhauled Teman, bat
stood sos his $50 KavaDagh ma 10 three nne shots n
once besides three other ane shos
different times Tieman made three nne shots during
the game There considerable betting, and u the
early part Of the play the odds stood heavily against
KayanAgh- Be showed great skiu and decacy OF ~.
nipulation In nursing the balls Tiemsn played moro
asterly and fully sustained reputation. Mr. PnoiAa
the prizes will be handed 70 the winners
ut his rooos, In Broadway, Friday afternoon, aud In
brief speecn comp nened the players on the ability thsy
had exhibited He win play the great game In presence
OF the this afternoon with the wtaner Of the prSe
Great efforts being made 10 procure tickets OF admis
this match, but tbs tickets In all oomph
meutAry and numerically limited. Let the ball roll.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-11-01

GrAn0 Mass Meeting And Barbecue IN
Princess Anne County, virginia
kLoQrRaT sPE1CH AND IhpoRrA ANT RESOLUTIONS OF
GOVERNOR WISE" ooMhITTEEs or SAFETY" TO Ok
APPoik1ED AND MINUTE MEN TO BE EhRoLLsD-
PRINCESS ANNE TRuE TO TIE SOUTH WHILE Tauk To
TIE UNION.
from the Norfolk Argus Oct 26I
We had the pleasure OF sttecding last Wednesday
the largest meeting held IN tho county Prn
Anne. There were between eighteen hundred aud
two thousand persona present, including four hun
dred ladies' sumpuous feast was Dread there was
enough 10 co. and drink FOR everybody and piet, TO
spare, although the crowd much larger than Aay
could have anticipated The day was lovely and
all nature seemed TO contribute the eccyment OF tue
occsson The presence OF four hundred ladies' among
them tome Of the loveliest OF vgnss daughters seemed
70 inspire the orators Of the occasion with unusual eio
quence
q. Herbert 70 the chair, and appointing Edgar hAoon
Tue Hon Henry A Wise (now a citizen OF the county,
Pr.sasot Goysrsor se made one Of the most splendid
sors Of bis fe rvetns the attention Of his audience
and carrying them With him In his soul stirring appeals
for onion OF tho for tho safety OF the south He
decSmed party feeling, and addressed the people ire
peove Of party In support OF the folio wing preamble and
,esolutious which be offered We viii not attempt re-
port d the Governors speech which received With
the g~eatest enthusiasm
me preamble and seutons were published In Toes
fhe resolutions al the request Of Governor WISE
then offered 70 the people, irrespective Of party by the
Prsslaens and carried ~ .ocaasi01 and
After the Governors speech the meeting adjourned 10
paItAke OF the bar Decne.
After dinner Governor Wise again eoquently addressed
the assembhge In response to question concerning the
resolutions
David T. Goodwin, Esq OF Portsmouth, Assistant
Eiector for this district followed Governor Wise In
able and eloquent appeal to the people 70 discard John
Bell for his uDsouad record and rally TO the support o:
the true democratic nominee, John G Breckinridge
William Lamb, Elector for this district then intro
dreed by the President and addressed the assembage
John W. Young, Esq, OF Portsmouth, then followed 10
ratla and gfu RtvaE nj
sembisge dispersed amid much enthusiasm and the de
mooracy coRddent Of carry this noble old county
in Move nber next BY glorious majority for 8rockn
ridge and Lane.
The people Of both parties (here Is Douglas party
In this county, seemed 70 think that the meeting the
important held In Princess Anne aimee the Re
volution.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-11-01
AsoUrHgRs D0SPEDERICY ASDIE PROSPECTS
Where Would the Northern Rump Par
lament Get the Money?
The South Must Never Submit to the
Inauguration of Lincoln.
Governor Wise Takes the Field In
Favor of Revelation.

Tremendous Excitement at the South-.-The
Richmond Enquirer Threatens Civil War.
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RUIN TO THE RTII.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-11-01
THE REVOLUTIONARY CRISIS.

THE REVOLUTIONARY CRISIS
The Real Temper and Tone OF
the South.
The Reckless Ignorance of North
eru Journals.
PROGRAMME or WHAT THE SOUTH WILL Do
HELPERS Book and Northern Hro-
pagandism.
AsOUrHERs 8sREDERlCY ASDItS PROSPECTS
Puritanical Invasion Of Northern
Hcrdes.
Where Would the Northern Rump Par
lament Get the Money?
The South Must Never Submit to the
Inauguration of Lincoln.
~~>~~--~N~N-e~~--~-~~~e~~~N~
Governor Wise Takes the Field In
Favor of Revelation.
.,~.>~-->~~,.>>~-~~->-~-~-
Tremendous Excitement at the South-..The
Richmond Enquirer Threatens Civil War.
~~-~>~~-,>-~---~~~-~~~~~~
RUIN TO THE MORT H.
The Star OF Breckenridge In
the Ascendant.
->~~~~~-~-~N-~e~-~~-~
The Southern Banks Refining 10 Do Business
With the North,
ks., As., -.
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destroy This labor and create sorve 70 carry out
their abstract creed.
degree any antascnim between different states
Of t,e South their interests the their
pa,ons alike End their general eharac,erisscs more ho
mogeneous than thoee Of any civilized nation Of large
population 40 not deem necessary further "a refute
the SANDERS that some have uttered, vzhs In case Of
South would be betral ed by the anbton OF fec aspir.
Ing member own sons-lnto anarchy and confusion
Befove outing the subject lee endeavor 10 put tue
things North particular before
nay fellow h that the political leaders no
orgc iesdnE The PEOPLE 10 aboltionisn and aggression
but !. the psople who now urging their repro
teatatvts they themselves being constantly excited BY
the harsnEs &c Of the isnaical orators, writers aui
lecturers snch Pniips, Cheevcr Curtis No II 10 this
which makes the matter dangerous and almost hope-
ltrs ~ happy terminate
The eopvcion Of THE truly unfoytunste stsse OF Thugs
forced during recent stay ~ severa WEEKS
New England, shortly before and AFTER the time when
John Brown hung, and man OF common sense VINO
would bn eyes Ani and was witness Of what
occurred there could be made believe grea,
mae o. the people did not more or less sympsahze with
s sss Bo.n and mn not ssss a sss
this potwithstAnding oil the Efforts OF al the
vats Of the country 10 spread the true character Of the
before the public Yes the leaders have raised the
storm and ipssead Of being able 10 direct H. them
selves Obliged 10 foos iu every impulss Tbs shrcsd
ess q them begin 70 rease that they have gone 700 far
or their purposes, and would fain mcderSse their
anKuage and asfr ssons.
seward would give bis 10 recall his Rochester
speech but Ia late And such II the Puritan cha
rsc.er such I,s stubborn fassscsm aroused that
The present leaders not sufcienty bold they Will
be turned out and others more extreme IN their princi
piee put In viii again b. the long Ramp Parliament
replacing the short Parliament, Ia the days OF Charles
the Frst OF England
Truly does "hssory repca, tsef and II bchooves us
we would not witness repetitl, Of that port, Ion OF
which Describes the unbridled license 81 Triumphant a.
na,loism 10 be wschfu than the roy alisis
Of the times of the English revelation on one
thing, at least, may BE- sure: fsnsticsm IL
never copciaed oy Concession, and concession can
be greater or exhibit more weakness than 20 admu
the right n any d s leaders 70 be Installed the eve
cntlve rover over To place N the hand. or ma
who has or~ny and boldly proclaimed 10 ths Njrthera
people, slavery can be limited. u can and