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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1860-10-10
FOR THE SPIRIT OF THE AGE.

Mr.. EDITOR To-day I came to town, and
as my brother, a clever fellow, was unwell, I
thought l would spend the evening with him.
After the usual compliments and a showdy,'
at the balance of town, | took up the "good
Spirit and sat down to peruse its rich and in
teresting columns. Almost the first thing [
saw, was the name of j. G. L. Gudger at the
head of the Editress' column, presenting her
the names of three new subscribers as a trib-
ute for the advice she gave one "Hal." Elated
at finding his name there, (for he is one Of my
old school boyst / turned to the next page and
found your Gleanings,' and to my surprise
found him there, giving you, the Editor, a
fattering account of the two Divisions on
Hominy, and especially the Lady Visitors
What a change! thought |. The writer once
'keeped schulz there, and well remembers
the many friendly 1outs he got for being a
Son Of Temperance, the most of which came
from the fair sex, Notwithstanding they were
his bestfriends. Hehopes never to forget them,
and prays that God may bless them abundant
ly and prepare them, not only for a meeting
in the Division-room, but for that glorious and
welcome meeting beyond the skies, where the
wicked cease to trouble, and the weary are
at rest" G. f.
Asheville, N. G.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1860-10-10
FOR THE SPIRIT OF THE AGE.
Woman's Influence.

Woman, when truly ~virtuouS and amiable,
has a character of a peculiarly celestial type.
Then, as a star in the armament, and a cher
ished melody of the long ago, sweet and
mournful to the soul, she both illumines the
pathway and ~elevates the pleasures, or as
suages the sorrows, of man. AS a mother,
with these characteristics, she is entitled to
the love and generation of her children, and
must command it; as a sister, she will stand
as the solar centre of a happy home, where
all hearts will gravitate to her, attracted by
the beauty of her demeanor and the warmth
of her feelings as a wife, she will set in the
upper deep" of her husband a new light of
unrivalled loneliness, and plant in the path
of his duty unnunbered flowers, making her.
self justly appear in his eyes "the fairest
among ten thousand !" as a governess, she
will calmly contemplate the field of her labors
whether its duties be easy or arduous, anG
having, by her earnest manner and expires
sions of Tenderness, won the simple confidence
of tn. little minds there, she will soon hav,
gained the love of their little hearts, also
and, as almost an angel, we may add, that sh
is equally beloved in all of these varied rela
tons, in neither of which is she less than
grandmother unto the Lord"
Seeing, then, my fair friends, how might
is your influence in the empire of tn
heart" of which you are the acknowledge
mistresses, you should take great heed no
you sway the sceptre of control, that it ma
not break in pieces what it was kindly NEAR
to strengthen and b~eautify. The heart, an
by this we mean the human soul, is a strangel
mysterious something in our organization
which no man can fully comprehend, muo
less explain. 1t has, however, been apt
compared to the whitest of paper, which
= ggfGEJtaaFFe6 Iat1 sI lbbttllKtrsse can never be Who'll
ters, by means of dark looks, and dark
words, and yet darker deeds, upon the "fai
est copy in all the world, you will nev
cease to lament that the tears of repentan
cannot wash them out, that the breath
prayer cannot watt them away, that the hal
OF endearment cannot erase them, and tn
less than the blood of Jesus cannot reno
them. BY A WANDERER.
RALEIGH, Oct, 80.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1860-10-10
FOR THE SPIRIT OF THE AGE.
Swearing.


No man can render a reasonable excuse for
SHINING of any kind; but the swearer has
less than the least. If a man lie, he may do
so to deceive his neighbor, and thereby gain
some advantage over his person, property, or
character. If a man steal the property of his
fellow, no doubt he does so to add to his own
wealth or pleasure, or to enrich an heir. The
mar who commits adultery or fornication,
can plead before society, or in the face of
moral intelligence, that the evil proclivities
of his fallen nature prompted him to such
acts of wickedness. The insatiate, burning
desire of the poor unfortunate inebriate de;
mands satisfaction from the cup of liquid
death. But what compensation receives the
Swearer? He is the fool that bites the devils
undated hook! How senseless to swear!
1t is sometimes resorted to, to confirm
some assertion or remark which, though true,
may seem a little doubtful. Truth needs no
propping; and all false assertions, though
sworn to a thousand times, remain false still,
and all good men abhor the false swearer.
It is sometimes used by the young in lieu
of good sense and good breeding. How little
and contemptibly mean does a young man
seem, who struts about our hotels and other
public places, with his brain crazed by mean
whiskey, his mouth befouled with tobacco
= swearing great oaths like an Algerine pirate
j What asubstitute for GOOD sensel
had no father; and II ine f had, how rockies.
he must have been Of the responsible duties
of a parent" IF
How frequently, too, is this t~houghtles
+ habit acquired at school. Every teacher an,
! instructor should watch over the habits Q
; his pupils, and, if possible, break up ever,
= vain and foolish one, in its first stages.
ONE WHO NEVER SWORE.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1860-10-10
State Fair.

This annual holiday of the State is crowd
ing fast upon us. Less than usual has been
said about it by the press, yet we judge the
people have not been backward in getting up
notions for the occasion. From what we
learn, the exhibition will be highly creditable
and interesting, and we hope the number of
visitors will exceed former Fairs.
Calm and as little excited as our people
appear to have been since the State election,
it is possible that the coming Presidential con-
test, fraught with SO much interest to the ma
ton, has occupied much of their thoughts !;
and the fear is that the State Fair, coming on
just in the midst of the most important part
of the canvass, will have the effect of detract-
ing either from the interest which ought to be
taken in the Fair, or the election.
We hope neither fear will be realized
They are both of the highest interest to the
people, and we think there is ample time tc
attend to both. Our State Fairs have had sc
far a fine influence upon the agricultural ant
industrial vacations of our people, and W.
should regret that any thing should intervene
to damage those interests or to put back thu
rapid improvements our people have been ma
king in those important branches of domes
tic economy.
; A large coneourse of people will be her
from every portion of the State, and those VIII
: feel a special interest in the political aspect
ofthe times, may derive advantage from a fire.
Interchange of sentiment with the people
: the several counties. Rail Road commur
cation with our City is pow SO easy and rapi
4 from home MOI
d .hah Tour or five days to attend the Fair
n We hope, therefore, our people ,MIIIbe ar
y to attend to both interests by coming to Il
a Fair.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1860-10-10
FRENCH MonE OLE MAKING CoFEEE.-

FRENCH MODE OF MAKING CoFFEE.-In
the first place, it is ;scorched in a hollow cyl
Under, which is kept constantly revolving
over a slow fire and not a grain of it is al
lowed to burn secondly it is ground very
fine and thirdly, when it is to be used, a
portion of this is placed in a finely perfora-
ted pan or cup, which exactly fits into the
top of the boiler, coffee-pot, or any vessel you
wish to use. Boiling hot water is then pour
ed on, and it percolates gradually through,
carrying it with all the essential principles
of the coffee. As soon as percolation is com
pleted, the pan is removed containing all
the grounds, and then boiling hot milk is
is added to the Infusion, and your coffee is
made. 1t is brought en- the table in bowls,
with a knife and spoon, and a little willow
basket. of bread. The servant then places
by your platesa tea dish, on which are two
or three Jumps of white sugar, always of
certain size, and you sweeten to your liking
In no instance is your coffee boiled, ant
this is one reason why the cafe an hit,ant
cafe noir are SO much admired by all whc
take them.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1860-10-10
FOB THE SPIRIT OF THE AGE.
A Tribute TO the Editorial Graft.

In the ranks of no profession is there to be
found more genuine, spontaneous and unset
fish benevolence, than among the editorial
fraternity. Though their peculiar sphere of
life often brings them in contact with suffer
ing and misfortune under various aspects, in
stead OF obtusing their sensibilities and ar
resting their sympathies, it serves rather to
arouse and expand them. A Young friend of
the writer, himself long an invalid, with no
other source of support than travelling from
place to place to dispose of some little books
which he has written, says that he has found
no truer or more generous friends than the
editors. Wherever he goes he finds them
ready to say a kind word for him or lend him
a helping hand. However cold the treatment
he receives from others, he always feels sure
of cooperation and kindness from them. 1t
is rare indeed for him torfind one who is not
ready to give him a benediction and bid him
Godspeed on his way. III
My own experience attests to the Justice of
this tribute. Among the many whose SYM
pathy has cheered my dreary pathway and
alleyiated the burden Of life, to none am ] in
debted for more truly disinterested acts of
kindness than to my editorial friends. In
the secluded sphere Of life to which the or
derings of Providence have assigned me, Of
course have had but comparatively few OPP
portunities for Judging, but from. the few
with whom / nave had any intercourse, ]
have received Kindness and kindness only
Not a few have sent me their publications
,S-some occasiosal -copies, others regularly
for years past, without any charge. One
warm-hearted friend has sent me the regular
+ issues of a standard literary magazine; willis
another, away in the Old North State, who's,
kindness shall never forget, for months pas
has not failed to send me, week after. week,
package of periodicals, selected from his ex
changes.
The uncharitable may censure me for thu
referring to personal matters but feel tina
, this acknowledgment is but an act. of simpl
!. justice, and though emanating from SO hun
, bic a source, will not be altogether unaceep
able or distasteful to those for whom intene
e ed. All honor to the noble craft
: INVALID.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1860-10-10
illiIIIiHIIiHp
Delusion.

There are those who would fam persuod,
themselves and others, that the Order &c .bo
Sons of Temperance is on the wane-tba4
a short time this strong and mighty army will
be disbanded, and the world be given I'M ,
resistedly to the raTages of the greatest curse
that ever afflicted suffering and sin-stricken hui
manitv. And they seem to exult inthe thought
that they have been instrumental IN bringing
about this desirable result. We know that
the aish is the fathert to that thought, for never
has our Order presented as undaunted and
powerful front to the enemies OF our cause as
it does at this moment. Never have our hosts
been more determined topush forward the VIC
tories of their God-blest cause, than at this
present writing. 1t is true that here IN
Raleigh we have not been as successful IN en-
listing new recruits during the past year or
two as the ones previous-it is likewise true
that some have left our ranks and gone back
to the enemy. Unfortunately for them, the
loss is theirs, not ours. We have no words
of censure to utter against them on account OF
their desertion, but hope to see them rallylng
again under our pure and spotless standard,
ere they are handed over, bond slaves, to the
relentless monster Intemperance. Yet while
this is the case, We have still gathered in a
few more even in Raleigh, while the Returns
which are now being daily received, give pos
tive demonstrations that our cause is onward
in many other sections of the old North State.
The additions to the Divisions already in ex-
!, istence is most gratifying, and our rapidly
i swelling list, gives assurance that our princi-
4 Piles are spreading far and wide. The mem
. bers of the Order have everything to cheer
them in their work of benevolence and love,
while the few defcctions which occur, will
only serve to re-nerve the true Son of Tenn
~perance to redoubled diligence in the cause
20 of all mankind.
l. But how lamentable the condition of tina
W man who could exult over the downfall of
cause so fraught with the best int rests {
10 mankind-how destitute must he be of al
. that nobleness of soul with which he was en-
lowed when emanating from the hand of hi
= Creator. From our soul do we pity that nal
rowness of soul which can see no good in an
inf other policy than that of their own. Sue
ON was not the example set by the blessed r,
nd deemer himself when upon earth, when Gale
nd upon by his disciples to rebuke the man WI
zen was casting out devils in his name, becau
md he was not of them. And Jesus said I'm
them, forbid him not; for he that is n
against us is for us
all But we have reason to be thankful that '
so have the aid and the prayers of the good al
.cb- the intelligent of the land in our behalf; al
,rts while our enemies rejoice over the degrac
ton of their fellow men, and while intemp'
ance seems to have the a~scendancy over te
perance and virtue, let not the friends of
Order despair for
your
Truth crushed to earth, will rise again,
lSn The eternal years of God are hers;
lera- But error, wounded, writhes in pain,
hen. And dies amid its worshippers.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1860-10-10
SPIRIT OF THE AGE.

evil. She neglected her maternal duties !; her
household became a wreck piece after piece
of furniture disappeared in the gaping NAV of
the pa%nbroker, never to be exhumed and
now, upon this holy Christmas eve, her hus-
bandand herself are drowning momentarily
the recollection Of a new grief, for on the
morrow the mortgage upon their ~childhood's
home-the only home they possess-will be
foreclosed, and they must turn their backs
upon it.
A child is there, thank Heaven but one !
In another corner it lies, in a bundle of rags,
a puny pale, sickly thing-its comely fea-
lures d~isfigured with filth and dirt, and its
blue, sorrowful eyes concealed by unkempt,
tangled locks.
Mother it cried, I'm so coldp
The figure in the corner-once a woman,
now a drunken sot-sleeps sluggishly on, on.
ly string a little as the childs voice falls up.
on her unheeding ear.
Mother, I'm hungry
The figure is motionless now. The littlC
fellow slowly creeps from his bundle, and by
the light Of the moon streaming in at tn
window, he totters to his mothers side, anC
placing his little cold fingers upon her heat
ed brow, again addresses her
Mother, I'm hungry
The woman starts holt upright.
You little brat, what are you doing here
Pm hungry mother
There take that. Now go straight t
bed
And as her heavy hand fell upon his ter
der head, the trembling child sinks to tn
floor, a breathless thing; and the woman
tufning agRn to her drunken stupors awake
when the morning sun is high on his way, I
find her hardened husband weeping unavai
ing, bitter tears over the little icy form
their murdered child.
Reader hang both pictures on your wall!
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1860-10-10
More Clubs.

We take pleasure in extending thanks to
the following friends for handsome clubs of
subscribers received since our last issue, viz:
to A. Moore of Hayneville. Ala, for 8 to ST.
mon Savage of Suffolk, Va for 5 to j. A.
Garriss of Northampton, for s; to J.. Hart of
Mecklenburg, for 4; D. R. Thomas, of Mon
t@icello, 2; A. ]. NOVEL;, Eagle Book 3; Mrs.
J. B. King of Hamburg, Ala, for 5; Adam
harrington of Craven, for 6; J. M. Fletcher
of Bunoombe, for 6 A. A, Anderson of Hen
derson county for 6; and Col. w. NJ. Grier
of Mecklenburg, for 6. The interest thus
manifested by our trends for increasing
the circulation and we trust the usefulness of
the Age, awakens our warmest gratitude and
sincere desire to make the paper more and
more worthy of the liberal patronage be-
slowed upon it. We hope all the friends of
the good Spirit will give US a helping hand.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1860-10-10
( State Education Association.

Our readers are aware that this body con-
venes at Wilmington this year, on the 18th o
next month. The place has been admira-
bly, selected, and although the time appears
to be unfavorable to large gathering of the
practical teachers of the State, yet we hope
many of them will be able to enjoy the .oc-
casion.
The difficulty of fixing upon a time suited
to all, and the large tract of country covered
by the State, rendered it doubtful whether one
Association, or at least one meeting of it. q
year, is sufficient to enable it to carry out so
fully as is desirable, the objects and designs
of its projectors. To NJ class of persons do
these convocations promise more good, than
to practical teachers themselves, and especial
ly to those connected with Common Schools.
And yet it must be seen that a meeting in
November, must ordinarily be deprived of their
presence. 1t sl1
Perhaps, it would be well, Therefore, for the
Association at its ensuing session, to take into
consideration the propriety of changing its
programme and recognizing the Institution
SO as to provide for the formation of Branch
Associations, say one in each Congressional
4 District, to be held at such times and place:
most convenient to all the teachers in each t,
assemble, and providing that the proceeding
of each shall be sent up to the parent Asso
citation, by delegates who can certainly attent
the sittings of the State Association.
Without being fully informed as to the min
, ute and specials designs of the Association
: we presume its great object, is the promotion
s of the cause of Education. It is ofthe first i'm
portance therefore, that all the practical teach
. ers of the State, shouldbe immediately ident
! fed with it. The best text books, the bes
modes of instruction, the best forms of schot
discipline and the best method of construc
ing and arranging school houses or schot
n buildings of any kind, are, we presume, tn
chief points of Investigation. A better know
2 edge Of all these things can be better Obtain
v ed by a free interchange of sentiment mon
a teachers and those who have been teacher
than from any other source. Let the sugge
= ton be canvassed.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1860-10-10
Survive or Perish.
THE SCIENCES OF LIFE AND DEATH

THE SCIENCES OF LIFE AND DEATH
We observe that a machine for casting bull
lets, capable of turning out one hundred and
sixty rifle balls per minute, has been started
at Washington. Twice as much attention is
paid to the science of killing as to that of
curing. More than FIVE hundred instruments
of wholesale destruction have been patented
within the last twenty years, and only two
great curatives, Holloway's Pills and 0int-
ment, have been introduced within that time.
1t would seem, however, that these medi-
cines pretty fairly balance the account be-
tween the healing art and the science ofdestruc-
ton. The probability is, that they save a
much greater number of lives than patent
rifles, pistols and cannon destroy; and as
their consumption is increasing in almost
geometrical ratio in this co untry, the odds in
their favor are augmenting every year. The
late California papers represent these rene.
dies as accomplishing the most extraordina,
ry cures in that State, and especially
in the ploeers, wet and dry. That most te.
nacious of internal diseases, d~ysentery, is sale
to have lost all its terrors in the eyes of thu
miners, since the introduction of the Pills
and the ~yirulent eruptions and ulcerous dis
orders, contracted by working in excavation!
filled with water, under a hot sun, art
SO rapidly reduced by the application of tn,
Ointment, that the diggers are less careful
than they ought to be to avoid exposure
Bilious remittent fevers have heretofore bee
terrible scourges in the valley of the Sacra
mento, and in the neighborhood Of all tn
water-courses where the presence of gold ha
attracted a population but now the paper
say that these disorders appear to be dyin
out under the ~renovating and purifying ope
ration of the former preparation. This is be-
ter news than the intelligence of new gol
discoveries.--PottsDaHe "Mining Register.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1860-10-10
Letter From A Son to His Mother.

Nh. EDITOR Having been permitted by
a dear and valued friend to peruse the follow
ing letter, | was so much interested and affect
ed by it that | obtained her consent to take a
copy of it for your paper, anxious that others
might participate in the delightful feelings
with which its perusal had inspired me.
B. B. L.
my E MOTHER While looking
over q Norfolk Herald a few moments since
my attention was drawn to an article headed
"Thy mother is thy best friend" and so Deep
ly impr essive were those words that almost
~involuntarily the paper fell from nv hand,
and almost Immediately | found myself &C.
cupied in the most pleasant duty of writing
to my dear Mother. My Mother, oh lovely.
blessed words! Yet how prone is human
nature to set aside that just appreciation
which is due to them.
"Thy mother is thy best friend.'' Iseem to
myself to behold the young and inexperienced
boy when about leaving home some eight
long years ago, a mother overwhelmed with
grief and anguish, her arm entwined about
his neck, whispering..sweet words of kindness
and advice to herdarling boy ; invoking Gods
blessing and that an Advise Providence might
protect and sustain him from the allurements
of the world; and so vivid are nv r~ecollec-
tons of this beautiful and affecting scene.
that | can truly say it has produced a sense
of the tenderest gratitude; and may God
grant the disposition of my remaining davs
on earth may be such as shall prove a com.
fort and cheering consolation to that fond
and afectionate mother.
/ love thee, my Mother, and long once t.
sec and be with thee. How oflen do | re
monstrate with myself for leaving thee-ant
then turn and behold-my wife! and the deal
little one sleeping in the cemetery-links
which forever must endear me to this place
Though my love for the dear ones here is yer,
great, it is not lessened in any degree for yos
and the dear ones at home. We are a erea
distance apart, It's true; and two long year
have rolled away since we beheld each other
but this, instead of obliterating you from m,
memory, serves only to make me more ener
getic in my business to obtain means for an
other meeting, which | trust may be soon &C
compliShed.