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70 your sRih1A Authority:

edge .,d anu 70 virtue kn66o
.use' and to knowledge TEMPER -
perance patience, and to nation1 ~ 70
' ana to goodness brotherIvLkindS sui
anu 10 %brOtherly kindness cb,r;tn eSs,
snese things be in you and abound tbor II
you mat ye neither be barren No. make
b. .no work of the Lord Jesus Cbrist n
= Ina. laeketh these things, or onu out
aottan ana cannot see afar off, and hath e.
gotten that he was purged from bis ia na'n for
.nele IS ample Bible proof. that tom~ o'"S
scrIptural, and that if i -"
oonlns act for a christian and
q CHRISTIAN MINISTER, to CONNECT b;meq luen.ly
: temperance association. Non. m;n WIN
Tue truth or say that it is NOT trna
thaeemperance reformation i 'nat
and tos desirable to reform drnntanls'
ootn reaso- We temperate SONAR :. -
should be sobe and -scriptural, that
ooorlety embraced temperate in al -:
fort and prosperity ensures domon.sS.
or and ecclesiastical pnsl safety aud h.
YEA all the interests of Ch>d eBcenar
promoted by temperance. Nc<
In view of the annual ravages o
ancc, to the multitudes ofhabitual anA
al in our land, and our resM
communities, a burden and affection to X
families living, indeed, without God aNA
nope-ltls clear ly proven that such societies as
~ AoohSo Oh temperance, are indispensable and
necessary.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1861-04-17
Again, what is earthly p~leasurea A bub-

Again, what is earthly pleasure? A bulb
BILE, q creature of perverted Imagination, a
phantom that does not exist, a thing much
sought after but never obtained without a
mixture Of fear and anxiety in the breast of
its votary. No, such a thing as pure and un-
alleged earthly happiness does not exist for
our very life is only a small river whose wa
tiers are rendered always turbid by troubles,
trials, and disappointments, as they bear US
down to the great and boundless ocean of
ETERNITY. These, kind Editress, are some
of the reflections that occupied my mind du-
ring the forenoon of March %, 1861.
Milford, Ga.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1861-04-17
Eon rue sPLMr OF ruE AGE
Young mems love then lies
Not truly In their hearts, but In their evos /,

Young mems love then lies
Not truly II their hearts, but in their ewes -
short time ago we gave the ladies a slight
rap hr their fckIeness and coquettish pro.
pensites, in which we dwelt more on the III
consequences, than on the sin of s,cb con
duct W." s~-~
gentlemta should likewise receive theWf tdtteess
ON that score. All virtues should be praised
and all vices censured. A few days ago we
read with much interest, in the neatly man.
aged and elegant department of the Editress,
a beautiful sketch, admirably Illustrating a
particular case Of the subject under general
consideration.
The charge of the poet, that young mems
love is often u their eyes instead OF their
hearts, is as true as that it is often made
! The modern fair ones Iest;'
-apdffcquently inficts deep wounds on loving,
unsuspecting and confding hearts. For our
part We can see no reason Why either charge
should be truc-why either ladies or gentle
men should be guilty Of such unhallowed
conduct as triHing with each others affections.
We have yet to learn that anything has ever
been gained on either side by it, while We
know much has been lost. But we mus
view things os they are, and not as they
should be. We must shoot folly as it flies.
Ladies may sometimes have reasons for
little nice, innocent coquetting; but gentle
men never can, for any kind. No circum
stances-no condition in life can possibl,
justify the boosted lords of creation in sucl
a course Of conduct. Hence, we infer tina
the more blame attaches to gentlemen, VIII
are guilty, while worse consequences fall o
the ladies.
We do regard a pretty, modest, ~virtuou.
accomplished and intelligent lady, as one {
the l~oveliest objects in existence. If this
q weakness, we plead guilty. In the pre-
ence of such an one, We always feel a kind
I'VE and admiration, which keeps down ey
~ thought Of sporting with such pure affe
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1861-04-17

ADJUDICATION OF KEROSENE Om,-Many
of our readers burn Kerosene oil, not only on
account of the cheapness and brilliancy of its
light, but also for its n~on-explosive properties
when in its pure state. But there are tricks
in all trades, and this one offers no exception
to the rule. We wish to warn our friends.
therefore, to be careful in their purchases of
this article. Buy from responsible agents
only, of which there are two of three in this
city. We have heard of several accidents
lately happening, in consequence of its adul-
iteration with camphene and other cheap sub
stances, causing injury and death. The eff
feet of such INSCRIPTIONS conduct in dealers.
will be to discredit Kerosene, and cause its
disuse by any person who has a regard for
life.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1861-04-17

nUH4I ~ HttlANs &E81~
A gentleman writing from Greensboro
,avs;--"For seven years was a Son Of Tenn
ncrarce aud a subscriber to the Spirit of the
Aqe I suffered it to stop coming, and with
,be cessation of its visits, as matter Of course,
my interest in the Temperance cause declined
until I auit the Order. / have united with
old No. 6 again, and ! want the Age, to keep
my zeal alive"
A strongly suggestive remark, Bro. c.
For a Son of temperance TO keep up his IN
.erest In the cause it Is necessary that he
shs,,h read the organ os she Order; and it
Is almost impossible for him to be a jealous
worker without it. Many reasons might be
given Why this IS 50. but they are 50 PLAIN
that every one who thinks a moment on the
subject can eet them. And yet there are many
members Of the Order, who profsss great
love for it, and a deep interest for the spread
, of the Temperance cetse, vhc VIM not or
do not subscribe to the only paper in the
State devoted 10 its interest, nCr Will they
J give any aid in inducing others 90 subscribe
for it. And vet some of these very zeal
n ots' are grooming over the decline o. temper
ance and the increase of intempeTance III
a their midst. If all the world was cohpos-
) ed of such temperance men. the press would
be starved out and never another paper OF
tract be issued in defence of the cause while
be the world standeth and intemperance would
Ill reign triumphant through the land. Reader,
do you know of any such temperance man
m If so, sound the depth of his love for thu
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1861-04-17
Progress of Temperance in Burke Co.,

unda,to Ia'n some degree of pleasure tb,. /,
unue'taSe what | conceive to no ~ tnae l
10y T. v. w. p, viz: to give ono outy Oh
= a. ceast' a fair and unvarn;sbad : guar
jurisdiction. order within his
Burke county is on tho odu
aust 1hls advancement does notaeI the
nnch IN acquisitions to our mambes Sousist so
oIuer' as 1t does in sending ont /. I'm ~ the
onpoiahce influence, which affects tha .uN"ed
- most powerfully. 1t is this secret ra lass
Sua, Una. We temperance people look to ss rug /"
ina victory. Long accustomed 10 Uiora
brnnd making and selling wb;sLan 2,
my IL mas become Incorporates w.; .ui
ana oelIs OF many, and naught bnt t;n
a'o enlightened public sentimen, "u emne
= raqlcal cure. If the Sons wera - effect
snis gay. the work must go on. Tba usoaho
minus OF the young of our co,ntra 1chaer
pIesse0 with the idea of Temnar.na az,
u = next generation, with but few 49, anu
w al DC temperance men and women
we nave but two Divisions in tbe c..
L 1ney can and do effect a great dirty
Iones GROVE Division, 10 which he,aan-
a.eo at a point where it can do Is
7nt We. take in, indoctrinate. and I'LL
- annually, many noble young me, M
aanes, who carry the fire with them - ana
~ 'u"es. Even Georgi4 and South csro Ter
hem. "a'eriai We have sent b
ana ! must say sir, that to the g. $
Ill III this country is most deepIr =; "a {
ver = The great change which bas ~ Il
: !. puolic sentiment. Nav God o;va one !,
200 70 the cause. Yours truly sue =
hbEhNETHY, ID. G. w i,
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A Weekly Family News paper.

have walked with God all these years, and
now, tonight while standing where bid good
bye to the only being | ever loved, her last
words are singing in my earl will leave
the ''pearly gates ajar." And as | turn my
eyes h~eavenward, the wish will spring in my
heart that the 'spearly gates" might open,
and angel hands bear me up to God. Blu. l
will wait patiently, and when the time comes
for me to GO, she viii know it, and will meet
me at the "gate."-Ga. CRUSADER.
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How many Lives has it Cost

no can compute the -S-00
in As cost the ~orld' In tbe l~ntemperance
"a = single year, 80. 600 per- United States
90 ZONES on the plains of battle e." reachinr
Ter of the bloody carnage Of tb 'sil TIE trasJ
,ber evidence of the onset of embSSn1e ; they
Wy proclaim the resting spot of sea hosts )
to rlors ; yet the dead ofall the wsrs sand
scarcely one-third the number tSs amouiN
is st.tod IN this world by intempersroa :.
- ssa'ea that more deaths occur fyons ice. IL
perance IN a single year in the - ln'em-
i lnan were killed during the Anericsn 1ea'eS'
'0n' Is this not enough to aronsa nevo-
ShO ana philanthropist to active pa
ououia they slumber when intemnaaa
not only entered the borders 80 elance has
,fy.0ut has even marched into ' tsa oOun-
.seies OF the land TO rob the sIt.s family
''ues OF their u~nsuspecting and 'innoa ana lire
When it has filled The ten
valk foa.h Of suffering, and caused GRIM
,AlS forth with the HAPPY ella ! Of crime to
iks - oiOody hands of murder, WY
~ : river of fire it has deluged II. "hen
urnlng up and consuming - 'ne earth,
applness of our race,. nopes and
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1861-04-17

The citizens OF TIE REGuLArIos B.rr,.
''''Nens residing near the R.@s ArILE-
so,n ground in Alamance couD,v u'a'iOn
the FI.na mon meeting and on -
the lstb q 'ne Union on that sacred sno, 'ng
~ I'm Of May next, the apn;ve spo' on
Of the The battle of the Alamasy Oh
a ~ nrst conflicts on this can .nce was
'ne people against unius. nenent m
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Life Lessons.

One of the first truths experience br;,cs
nome to our understandings, is, that life is
not. h we planned it when first our baroues
were launched upon its tide; and that manv
a cup we grasp with eager hands. believing
that the wine of happiness sparkles within.
proves a draught of unmingled bitterness
Many q path which seemed to us bright and
sunny, and chr peted with the softest yerdure
and which we hastened, with impatient stems
to enter, grows rough and thornv beneath our
feet; while beside another that seemed HEAL,
and barren in the distance, grows manv a
Hover OF rare beauty and fragrance. if We
viii but stoop to find them And often when
some glittering prize presents itself afar off
almost beyond our reach, we gain it after a
long and weary effort, only to earn a disan-
po'ntment like hiS, who
saw on the top Of a mountainhivh
gem that shonc like fire by night,
And hought II a star that had left the skv
ana aI0pt TO sleep on abe mountains height.
bu. ne climbed the peak and found Il soon
n lump Oh ZOE 10 The clcar cold moon"
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1861-04-17
One Hundred Years,

noticed o paragraph in a paper a few days
Be, which states that there are more than
hundred persons in the States Of North
arolina and Virginia who are over one hun
I'd years old. What untold volumes of life
tistory has been experienced by these CEN
enariansl fancied myself sitting at the
Bet Of one Of them, listening with attentive
ear to his tale Of life. I farcied it was an
old man, whose hoary head bent low until it
almost touched the cool green earth on which
We sat. His blue eyes grow dim with their
great weight Of unsned tears, and unrestrain-
ed they fall and glitter upon his frost-white
beard. But now I've lifts his head, and with
a voice all tremulous with the anguish OF his
heart, he bids ne listen with attentive ear
while he unfolds his story Of the Past;
'One hundred years ago | stood a child
: on LIES great stage: and | was happy then,
| for no dark sin had entered in to corrupt my
heart an angel mother watched DER me,
and meath the shelter other shadowing wings
bid from dark temptations fiery darts. But
time went on, and my little barque was cast
a little farther on the passing stream of life,
and ! aoa.sS ~ gJ NNtbhi gailXu Eaas tbs HaSss
won't by, and my proud vessel sailed
farther oat upon this joyous sea. But some
times a foaming billow swept across my way
with rapid wing, threatening to break my
barouc in pieces; but it outrode them all,
and bore me safely to a place of rest. But
when the storm had passed, pushed my
Uee-boat further out, amid the breakers and
the mountain waves, and onward like 0
bird | flew, looking not back to scan the Past
nor peering into the Future, content with en-
loving the Present. But soon the roaring
pillows roarcd around, and bore me IKE
thing OF nothing on their breast For a uIn
had 70 other wish than to ride these WIG
exciting waves aad sing ia concert VII
their tumultuous glee. But when had ou
TASTED the sweet cup Of Pleasure, it was dast
ed beyond my eager clutch, and ever ait'
seemed to keepjust within m ylOnsing sigh
and mock me with its scornful laugh
The old man bowed his head, and aga
the Hood-gates Of his soul broke forth
Wiping them away with his thin, grisiy han
be continued
Bitter were the many years thus spel
until God set the beaming Star OF Hope
the dim futures dark and troIbled brow,
guide my wandering weary barque into
waters of Eternal Rest Fer more than Ii
years I've guided by that Star, and now
ce-wo beat aoats near the stream OF d
which soon its misty waters wall enclose,
- ..h ...ntat;on's cur
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A SUMMER RAMBLE.

FOR THE SPIRIT OF THE AGE
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-01-23

louisiana LeglslatEre--First Day.
BATON ROUGE, Dec 22.--Sendte-There were
twentyone members present upon the organization
Of the Senate.
Hon. A TGte was introduced to fill the vacancy
occasoned by the resignation of Hon. A. Wahoit
member for the parishes of Ascension, Assumption
and Terrebonne.
House.-In the House Mr. Fletcher of Liyings,
ton, was elected door,keeper.
Various bills from last session were placed upon
the calendar; also, q communication from the
Auditor containing a list of defaulters, which was
referred to the Committee on Finance.
BATON ROUGE, JAM %, II a. M-Second Dag's
Pr0Ceedings.-A resolution was offered by Mr..
Caddo thanking Gov. Moore for his prompt action
in seizng upon the forts of the Federal Govern
ment situated within the limits of Louisiana, which
was objected to by Mr. Berry, and finally laid over.
Bill GfG providing for the annexation of the par
ish of Madison to that of Tensas was placed on
the calendar.
A resolution was offered to abolish travelling
committees, which was objected to and referred to
the appropriate committee.
Mr.. Beggs asked leave of absence for Col.
Jaquess, who was absent upon military duty.
Granted.
Acts for the relief of several sherffs and tax COL
ectors passed, and various bills from the last ses-
sion were placed upon the calendar.
BATON ROUGE, Jan. 22.-The Governorsimessaee
was read and ordered to be printed; five thousand
copies in English and twenty five hundred copies in
French.
Mr.. Beggs introduced bill incorporating the
Agricultural and Mechanics Fair Association.
A bill was also introduced for the relief of G. W.
Coffin Il Co., which was referred to the Committee
on Claims.
Various bills passed, when the Legislature ad-
journed uatil o'clock tomorrow.
Excitement at Brooklyn.
New YORK, Jan. 22.-The city of Brooklyn was
thrown into great excitement last night, in conse-
quence of rumor which had gained considerable
credence that the sympathsers with the secession
movement were about to make q descent upon the
novy-yard.
One rumor said that 10000 men under James
Rerrigan were about to make an attack upon the
navy-yard, simultaneously by land and water.
The supposed cause of the difficulty is the recent
discharge of number of workmen, to whom the
Federal Government is indebted for two months
pay.
The Fifth brigade assembled for immediate ac-
ton. The Thirteenth and Fourteenth companies
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-01-23
TIE COMMON norEn1I.

BOARD OF 8LDERHEN.-Ths Board met IaSt ni..ybt
Mr.. Whitney in the Chair, aud a quorum nraserst
The reading of the minutes Of the last meeting
was dispensed with. os
The Board of Assistant Aldermen by rnessaee
informed this Board Of their concurrence in sTn-
dry resolutions emanating with this Board, and
asked concurrence in the following:
a resolution granting permission to John Nj.
Farrell to erect cotton pckery On bis premises
on New LeVee street, between Orange and Rich-
ard streets. Referred to Committee on Streets
and Landings. 1s
The budget of probable receipts and expendi-
lures Of the city for the year 1851 was laid over sub
iect to call N5
Several petitions were read ana appropriately
referred. IS &
Mr. CcS offered a resolution for authorizing the
Street Commissioner to have the plank road an
Benton street repaired. Referred to Committee m
Streets and Landings. "a
The Committee on Streets presented their weekly
report upon matters referred to them 8ss
Upon the petition of the butchers regarding the
action of the farmers of certain markets. theV ad.
yised that the Mayor be instructed to advise the
attention Of the Commissaries of those markets
thereto, and resolution was adopted in accord
ance.
They advised the adoption of a resolution for
opening, paving and shelling Washington avenue
Laid on the table subject to call .
The Board then adjourned.
BOARD OF AssIsTANrs.-There was no Quorum
last eVening-only four members present.
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VOLUME XIII.

not been mooted, or started, nor were politics
thought Of. 1t is very fortunate for those owners
of the Clark in Maine that they have fallen into
such good company as our exNew Orleans mer-
chant, Mr. Sumner, and Capt. Kopperhodt. The
captain, we learn, is also propcrty-holder in our
city.
Our marine register denotes continued heavy re-
ccpts of produce, with more expected. The
waters above are moving.
The mails received yesterday comprised some
back bags. We are without anything from the
Charleston and Savannah markets.
The Galveston receipts of cotton last week are
given in the following table:
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-01-23
Sinking Of the Cora Anderson.
The following particulars relative to the sinking
OF the steamer Cora Anderson, We clip from III


of the steamer Cora Anderson, We clip from the
Memphis Avalanche of the 22d inst:
We learn from passengers to this city the steamer John
Rnnc that Friday night last when about forty miles
Ficksurg the St. Louis and New Orleans scne Cora Ander
son, Captain JOIN II finger struck which caused her
leak badly that she sunk in short tine So slight the
shock that appeendGd damage hal b:cn ssaiTel
aud the at kept her the river but commenced
Ting so rapidly That she run bur- where she sunk in
shOH water NJ the how, with nine feet the When the
RaHt ascd the Of the d+stcr the Kentucky gagged
IN removing the deck lopd Of the Cora Anderson: which was
CumBnscd Of n0ut 5Dl hOgshr"ds Of tic shore Tt
Of her freight nnnimch She bound from New
Orleans St LU4 wi e nHd valuable caTEo the prn-
cipHl ittS of w 1900 pgsheads of and 1000
sacks fee, besides lot Of miscellaneous rei ht nearly all
whc--eEreriay that slowed in the Eoldw&s less
damaged
Whether the Anderson be INsed MT u matter Of
dircisiGH wl1 Witnessed her condition.
She H. easy but the ree corning down will render her
reNrSaidOn, at least Cor time matter Gf doubt Ca tain
Ncave Of the Eeilbo" Com any left this city evening to
take submarine to her hut is engaged in wr,ckGg q point
JeOw tbs
Tbs Corn Andcron was about fyeyca old, ard owned
by her rommAnd"r thbt. j. n ofin2 Nmd others. Of
Louis She wo abDHt 81 iDG, and probably
for tive thitd5 her value In 81. Louis Offices.