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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1860-12-05
A Plea For Bachelors

MOST vi the brothers who address public
assemblies on the subject of Temperance
base alarge portion of their arguments upon
the evil effects Of incorporate habits upon
the happiness Of married men, and more par
iicularly the suiIcrings which wives and chill
dren have to endure as a consequence, almost
putting out of sight the misery, degradation
and death to single men which follows in the
footsteps OF constant habits of using alcohol
e drinks as beverage. 1t would almost
seem as though men were unworthy of no
uce while they remain unmarried. and that
u Is only through the moose matrimonial that
they come to be Of the least account.
inns Is an uncharitable estimate, for il
should be understood that a large portion Of
the wanderers in the desert Of single bless
eeness would be very willing to leave their
desolate condition could they find some char
liable and kind hearted female to pilot them
into the pleasant fields of the matrimonial
paradise. So far as the will goes, few of
arc such hum choice. circumstances IN
many cases, which they were unable to con.
I0i' ana habits which, were they better in.
formed would never have been contracted
nave compelled them to remain in the CON
oiton in which they are.
Admitting the worthlessness ofsingle men.
ssuch, It should be remembered that f,ou
their ranks the matrimonial reo;msn,s 60
70 DC recruited it is, therefore, important
saAl they should beinformed as to what is
.neir duty, so that they may become good
husbands and good fathers when they escape
from the unhappy state in which they are
ye''ooe found. Certainly in this view Of
Inc case they deserve particular attention.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1860-12-05
&aoies' Department.
Mrs. M. E. GoRMAE. Editress.
New Music.

Thanks 70 those entetprising Music Dea
ers in Baltimore, M,ssrs. Miller 4 Beachan
Cor copies Of the following picccsof Music viz
"a Humid, cd Years TO Come ;-"Heart's Ea'
Waltz;'-'War Path Quickstcpjr and III :
Constitution March" The latter is chara'
terised by a bold, martial sweetness whic
tho scientific as well as the popular ear viii
be pleased with. The other pieces are all
excellent and all arc gotten up in yer.
handsome style Mcssrs Miller q Beachan
arc old established Music Publishers in Bal
timore, and arc reliable men. have visited
their House and can bear testimony to their
gcntlemanly bearing and courtesy. They
will furnish any Music ordered | take
pleasure in commenting them to the patron
are Of our readers
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1860-12-05
Some Idsas About Loye.

This falling la love- isa singular thing.
lis whatever everybody laughs at and wha
everybody does. 'Tis what grave and prop
or people frown and shake the head at apd
incontipenuy run behind the door, crying
(pity such hypccrites should ever get any
= ody 70 love thcln well ennuah4aAiA~
,srs rueunT Us NC BEGINNING ofsorrow, and
beginning ofjoy; it's, indirectly, themeans
of allthe trouble ia this world Dent contra
dict Il is Think awhile, and see fit is not
{. In a world peOpled by human beings, the
element which lies at the foundation of life
could perpetuate only delight; but in .
world Like ours where to live is to suffer, and
70 love Is to live and cause life what then 2
All young persons are eager TO be made
acquainted with OTe. Many grosser minds
care only for passion; but generally there is
q great deal of sentiment and refinement in
the love Of youth. 1t lacks depth, howev-
or; the first love is rarely the best love 1t
Is but the pretty prelude SO charming and
gay, that heralds the approach Of the master
passion Of life IL may, to be sure endure,
and deepen, and strengthen into life's long
love but it is not often so. Sweet as
are the songs of poets about first love-"
there is but little truth in them, as the world
can testify. The swelling and oyer,hasts
heart Of youth, trembling with its desire tc
overflow into some other heart is touched
but lightly by some chance hand, and out
COOS It's ready affection. For a white brow
for a pretty foot or hand, for asparkling eye
a sweet mouth, a winning voice, youth viii
go mad, and do a thousand foolish things
the memory Of which all haste is made t
bury when middle-age is gained.
But every one can know what are the me
tiyes and emotions which prompt him or he
to seek a life long union with a lover. If
the inclination Of fancy, and the fervor I
passion, be added conviction that in desire
and sympathies they twain are one; if tn
love they feel for each other raises the
-nearne-ta-thair-G OdNic4l@-c~lah-A1L
their affections have folded about each 9th,
until they have clasped deeper than the mo
TAD frame which their eyes behold. and ha,
fastened themselves firmly to the deathle
spirit there can be little, Gerry little dang
that they are entering q path in which the
bodies must march side by side until tn,
reach a grave, while all the time the
hearts go wider and wider asunder. Gc
have mercy ON all who thus, comfortless, a
marching; and give clear sight, and a wi
and pure heart, to all who are yet to emit
upon the conjugal Journeys
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State Legislature.

The election of the following officers has
occurred in the Legislature
SoLIcIToRs.-Wm. Lander of Lincolnton,
for the sixth E. G.: Hines of Chowan, for the
first; and David Coleman of B~uncombe, for
the seventh judicial circuits
JuDGEs.-Hons. George Howard of Will
son, Superior Court Bench for the second;
J.. W. Osborne, for the sixth; and X. 5.
French of Robson, for the fifth Judicial dis
tricts. Hon. NJ. E. Manly of Newbern,
Judge of the Supreme Court. These were
all combinations by the Legislature of
appointments made by Gov. Ellis in the in
term of the sessions of the General Assembly.
STATE OFFIcERs.-R. Fl. Page, Secretary of
State. G.. I'll. Brodgen, Comptroller. C. H.
Wiley, Superintendent of Common Schools.
EXERCISING ,CbERKs.-L. w. Joyner of
Franklin and Mr.. Pinnix of Caswell.
Hon. John Kerr, member of the House from
Caswell, has resigned his seat, Che has not
been present during the SESSION. and a writ
of election has been issued to supply the va
I Cdf1CJ. 1lCCtlO1 W COilC VA ~Oh hO l@NAA
inst.
Quite a large number of resolutions and
bills on federal relations have been intro
duced. These have been referred to the COM
mittee raised on the subject. The committee
consists Of Messrs. Brown, Avery, Outlaw,
> Stowe, and Barringer or the part of the Sen
3 +atA-and Massr@P Person NeYbY
part of the House.
1t is expected that a report from this com
mittee will be made in a few days, and ther
will follow several days of debate. 1t is inn
possible to say what will be the nature of the
report of the committee, or of the action O.
the Legislature. 1t is to hoped that sober
prudent but firm counsels will prevail, such
r as will best ensure the happiness, safety,
q prosperity and honor of our beloved State.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1860-12-05
Trying Times.

n period of our revolutionary struggle
has always been referred to as the DAYS
which tried mems souls" The business of
the remark is potent to every one familiar
with his country's history. 1t was a con-
tlnuous struggle for years with poverty,
hardship, toll and blood. The sacrifice of
property was small when compared with the
heavy draught made upon our people for life
and limb. Well may the "reminiscences of
those days still bring from the hearts of the
survivors which remain, a sigh and a groan at
the bare mention of them. But the signs of
the times indicate that this generation has
fallen upon evil times. Before our country
mas attained its full m~anhood-xhile the
lire of youth is still burning, and the nation
is beginning to stretch out its arms in the full
strength of its ~glory-the chill of discord and
strife is sending its deadening influence through
out the entire system, and the strong youth
is quivering and gasping for life. OF shall it
bey Is there not vitality enough left in the
system to save it? Shall it fall a prey to.
fanaticism and madness, and lie down in a
premature grave? Are the American peopIe
incapable of self-government? Is the system
SO weak and imperfect, that before it attains
the strength of manhood it must perish
If disunion must come, depend on it, it
must bring with it a time of trial of agony.
if not of blood. Who can contemplate il with
p%leasures Who can imagine it without a
shudder? And yet dreadful and shocking
as the thought is, men seem to reyel in the
hope of its speedy accomplishment. Have
they Thought of the agony Of breaking up
long fr1endships-of the sundering of tender
tes-of the wreck of mems hopes-of the
severe trial to which the interests of a nations
enterprise, of sound morals, of solid piety,
must be putt Let the cost be counted-let
the results be fully pondered. Our interests,
our feelings, our convictions, are with the
South If she must do it, we go with her :
Dut let her not do it until she must.
E 49,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1860-12-05
Good Move.

We call the attention of our readers in
North Carolina to the subjoined communica-
ton. 1t explains itself, and is a move in the
right direction. Let every other County in
the State follow the example set; and let
US test the matter as to whether our Legisla.
ture will let THE PEOPLE govern in this
matter, as they claim they should in all,
others:
Nix. EDITOR Chatham will petition the
Legislature, which is now holding its sessions.
to grant to each Captains District in the
county, the right to establish or prohibit, by
| the vote of the people, the sale of i~ntoxica-
| ting liquors within its borders. The people.
80 far as | can learn, seem to be ready and
anxious for this law-and more than that,
they are ready to vote it out of nearly every
district in the county. The people demand
it, and / doubt not that our Legislature will
gran. it. The most encouraging fact Of the
case is, that nearly eli the drinking men-or
many Of them at least-are in favor Of it.
They cant to quit drinkIns. They have
seen that it is destroying their health, their
usefulness, their morals, and the peace and
comfort of their families. 1t would be cruel
to this class of men-it would be more than
cruel to their wives and children-if we
t should refuse to remove the insidious temptel
ION their doors. Hundreds Of men drink
only because they see it around them almos
daily. They want it removed from thei
sight, and we should grant it to them. j
the wealthy, moderate drinker viii use il
we can't help tive do not propose 10 fol
bid him-we want to remove temptation fror
him who is struggling with the Destroyer
t and from his children who ignorantly folio
their fathers example.
| have informed you of this action on oil
e, part, in order that you might urge 9th,
r counties TO a similar step.
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The Southern Press.

Ihe Charleston Mercury, abiding to the
telegraphic rumors that President Buchanan
will oppose secession, says
We certainly deprecate war with the
Northern people through the General Gov
eminent; but Mr.. Buchanan may be assured
tnat the hrst attempt, in any folm, to coerce
south Carolina into submission 10 a Govern
ment she has thrown oil, will be considered
war. de may call it by what name he
pleases, but the sword will then be the final
and only arbiter between US. All hopes nc
he has any of a rcadlustment of the relations
between the two sections of the Union under
one government, will have ended, and ended
forever. lie is totally mistaken in supposine
that South Carolina wishes 10 enter into n
conflict with HIM" Not a State in the
Union, we believe, has had,more confidence
IN ms administration than South Carolina.
Our people viii reluctantly realize the fact.
that he will place his administration in the
van OF the Abolition party of the North. to
compel, by force OF arms, a submission by
the South to their authority. But when thew
do realize II, they viii also realize how utter
y hopeless, how desperately fatal, must be
tne continuance OF any further union With
Tue people OF the North. Nor &c the people of
1ouun oaroiina desire, by the shedding of
blood, TO drag the other States into the
movement of dissolution If such was our
purpose, &C could enforce it any morning of
tne week The forts in our lay are within
sient OF Charleston. But if lie chooses to
oegin Inc game Of understanding. we shall
not decline it for We know as We'll a. he
does, that it viii drag the other statcs into
the movement of dissolution Wbilst the
tanks OF the North are crashing around him,
ana Bankruptcy sits in the Capitol, the sword
VIII De a lifting accompaniment to the
sLialnles and tyranpies which have produces
are ready. =
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1860-12-05

Word to the Sons.

Since the organization of our Order. there
never was a period of greater hazard to our
principles, of more threatening danger to our
enterprise, than this. Not only is the arch
enemy, Alcohol, rallying its forces and labor
ing assiduously to endanger our cause, but the
whole country is excited with the political
complexion of public affairs. Nothing else is
thought of but the condition of the country
politically. Its moral and religious state ex-
cites neither interest nor alarm. No n
thinks, and few seem to care, whether men
die drunk in the ditch, or go down quick into
he'll, so the country is saved on the one hand,
or wrecked o the other. 1t is no season
therefore, brethren, for US to be inact We or to
lie on our oars. Let US be true to our coun-
try, and true totour pledges and our princi-
Piles. Let US keep up our raIlying cry at all
hazards, and labor with redoabled zeal to
Danish Alcohol from the land. 1t contributes
greatly to keep up the excitement of the
times. Whiskey has far more TO do in pro
noting Northern abolition fanaticism, ane
keeping up the impetuous fire-eating zeal o
the South, than most men imagine. Il not a
the bottom Of our troubles In the nation, 1t !
at least intermixed in the web and wool
our discords and commotion. 1t is a perio
sufficiently full of real causes for excitement
without the need of artificial stimulant:
Drive whiskey from the land, and men WI
reason more coolly and soberly, and viii a.
more wisely. Spread the light loft Vi
furl the banner of Temperance every wher
and let US press our cause manfully and fea
lessly at this crisis.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1860-12-05

BABr's R~IvAL.-There are MANY ,.rso..
wno make a practice of saying to the I;ttIs
child 10 whom has come the eift Of 4 broth,
er OF sister: Now, baby. yoSr nose : -.
out OF JOINT; you never can be mothers baghv
any more, Tor she has got another This z
s",l - tnoughtiessness-often with glee : but
y SINKS like a stone into the baby's hear !"
which 1t is addressed. Were one n 90
grown man, and tell him that his honse 20
al that rested within il, had gone. none knew
whittier, but where he might never hone ~
see them, II would not be a more cruel blow n
nun Than IT, Is TO a little two or three wears,
O'u 20 tell him that he can never Be his
ably any more. II makes him :
ened little outcast ia a moment
that realizing this fact, can SO
the feelings Of a tender babe Is
'eing promoted TO the Office AZ
some barbarous despot,s
A SIDNEY. Sss
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1860-12-05

50 Congress assembled on Monday last
The Presidents message is anxiously looked
for. We see it stated that the South Caro-
lima members of Congress will be at their
posts at the opening of the session, and we
presume all the members from the other
States will also be present. God grant, in
his mercy and wisdom, that some plan NAV
be presented that will avert the overthrow of
our happy government, and restore peace and
harmony to our distracted country.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1860-12-05

RESIGNATION OF CHIEF JUSTICE TAsEy-u
is announced that Chief Justice Tanev has
resigned. This will create a profound sensa-
ton throughout the country. The Chief
Justice has for some time past been in feeble
health from the infirmities of old age, and has
at length become unable to attend to the la
borlous duties of his office. We are reioiced
that the duty of naming his successor will not
deyolve on Mr.. Lincoln.
Tag RuMoRED RESIGNATION OF CuIEY Jus.
TIcE TANEy.-The rumered resi- gnation of
ChiefJustlce Roger b. Tany, is repeated in
various quarters, and with a positiveness
which give to the same an air of probability
The Washington Correspondent of the New
York Times, writes as follows concorning the
report
The announcement Of Judge Taney's re
signation is premature. He will resign as
soon as it is ascertained that Judge Blacks
nomination can be confirmed. If the South
Carolina Senator's are absent it will not be
riskedI lest the opposition of Douglas and
Pugh might lose the nomination. Judge
Blacks pamphlets have not been forgotten /:
neither has the fact that he ranked them
through the msils endorsed official business,
When the succession is arranged satisfacto-
r;ly, Judge fancy will resign to keep the an
pointment out Of Mr.. Lincoln's hands.
Fl
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1860-12-05

How UNFoRTUNATE.-Dr. Beck, of Dant-
xix, has been making a curious discovery
he has found the antidote, or rather the
counter-poison for alcohol. 1t is a mineral
paste, which he incloses within an olive, and
which, once absorbed, destroys not only the
effects, but also the consequences of drunk
enness. A number of experiments have been
made with very remarkable results.
If any discovery should ever be made that
will counteraet the physical evils of intoxicat-
ing beverages, we fear it will greatly increase
the curse of drunkenness in the world. The
these are removed, the moral and social evils
that attend it will be insufficient to restrain
many that are held in check.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1860-12-05

- The Petersburg papers announce the
uea,n OF james McCulloch, ESQ.,, o fthat place,
~ Richmond on Thursday nightiast undert the
most melancholy circumstances. Mr.. Nc
Cuiioch, had been married on Thursday. after
noon to an accomplished lady of Peters
ourg' y had started North on a wedding
tour. when he was stricken down in Rich.
mono, and died at II o'clock at night with
IN SIX hours of his marriage. His disease
was OF the heart Six hours from the al
lar to the tomb What mere shadows We
arel
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1860-12-05

The Virginia Conference of the Ne
thodist Episcopal Church, South, is still in
session at Alexandria. We notice that the
Publishing Committee report the Richmond
Christian Advocate concern as being consid-
erbly involved in debt for the last year or
two. Upon the consideration of the report
by the Conference, a long debate ensued
during which DIR. Rosser, the editor, made a
powerful speech in vindication of his course:
and then resigned the editorship. Where.
upon the affairs of the Advocate were placed
in the hands ofa committee Of lay men, and
ministers.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1860-12-05

ohARLoTTE BULLErS.-Col. Britton an
nounces that he is about to enlarge this pa
par IN consequence of his rapidly increasing
patronage both in the advertising and sub
se1'pnon line" The Bulletin now furnishes
me very latest telegraphic dispatches, and is
one Oh the most enterprising papers in the
State. Published daily, tri-weekly and week
iy-Charlotte, N. C.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1860-12-05

BEAUFORT SUPERIOR CoURT.-This tribunal
was In session during the whole of the last
week, Judge Bailey presiding. The Grand
Jury found a bill for murder against the
Latham's Charles and George charged with
killing John w. Grist. On Wednesday the
case was taken up, and the Solicitor for the
State offered an affidavit for its removal. AZ
Ter a long discussion extending through the
greater part of Thursday, his honor directed
the case to be removed to Pitt county in trial
10 March next. Mr.. Solicitor Houston.
Henry W. Miller, and Messrs. Sparrow and
Warren appeared for the State, and Mcssrs.
McRae, Rodman, Singletary, Satterthwaite
and Carter for the prisoners. Great interest
is manifested in the case; the deceased as we'll
as the prisoners, having many influential re-
latives and friends.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1860-12-05

~ Latest advices say that the tone of
the Presidents message win he generally
conciliatory, but decided against the rights
or remedy of secession. An urgent appeal
will be made to the north to repeal such stat
utes as are considered obnoxious and iniuri-
GUS to the South.
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RALEIGH, N. G.
Special Notice.

THE SPIRIT OF THE AGE is conducted strictly upon
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no departure. Watch for the Gloss MARK, and renew
your subscription.
w Subscribers desiring their papers changed,
must mention the Post Office, FROM, as well as the one
to which they desire the change to be made.
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- We have not imposed much editorial
matter on our readers this week, presuming
they prefer reading the stirring news of the
day-upon which we desire to keep them
well posted-giving all sides ofthe questions
Of secession, union, &C., in order that all
may read and judge for themselves.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1860-12-05

THANKSGIVING DAY-was generally OBJ
served In his City-business chiefly sus-
pended and religious services in the several
Churches.
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Fos THE SPIRIT OF THE AGE.
= .f1.@ KOA n Of nv OE IIE III ,
How can we make our Meetings Inter
esting?

eStlng!
There are many persons belonging to the
Order. of the Sons of Temperance, whose
good, except the example of not drinking.
And why? Because they seem as little in-
terested in our meetings, in MANY instances
as those who have never joined, but do not
drink. True they attend our meetings some
times and SO would any friend to TEMPER
ance if he were permitted. Now we MAN.
tain that when a man becomes a Son of Tenn
perance, especially when he joins, as he saws.
"to get others to do the same" that he
ought to show by his actions his zeal for
the cause that he thinks he is engaged in a
good work for if he does not, others who
are not inclined to. cooperate with us in
working for the good of those who are liable
to fall victims 10, the ~facinating influence of
wine, Mill stand aloof from the very fact
that those who have engaged ia the work.
hold it with such Indifference.
The first thing then is, you should attend
more regularly the meetings of your Diyi-
sion. This alone will make them more in
teresting For & care not how humble your
position; and even 4ffyeu are not able to read
a letter in.4the Afgek, nor say ten words in
behalf OF IempeTsace, your presence at the
Division will make the meeting more agree
able. 1t viii give an impetus to the work.
and cause those who are competent, to SPEAK
which is the next thing that is obligatory
upon aaSon of Temperance to do.
But, says one, : am not able to speak" "
Hush ! you ought TO say, 81 can't speak as
~eloquently as Others; therefore, | had rather
say nothing for the work | have expoused,
correcty Then let me ask you one onest;on
Which ;c onf;fIad ~ fba 49,,