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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1861-03-27
FOR THE sFIHIr OF TILE AesE-
Excellencies of a Love and Taste for the
Beautiful.

At Beauty's Shrine. the highest human Tn-
telligence bows IN humble alteration. With
it, virtue has stronger attractions. and knowE
edge more powerful and influential foUns,
and the cor tenplation of the truly beautiful,
purifes the desires, thoughts and conceptions
Of man, exalts and ennobles the mind, anG
fills the heart with love for the good and holly
Creator. In order to express the true and
infinite beauties of nature, it would require
a pencil more efficient than that which pic
tured the divine face of the chaste and beau
tiful madonna, "a nobler uttevance than his
who sang the gtcries of Paradise Indeed,
language, the means by which the highest
emotions of the soul arc expressed, and by
| which also the giant works of master minds,
the wisdom OF repowned philosophers, and the
achievements Of past ages, have been pre-
served and transmitted down to us, is far in
adequate to express the truly beautiful, even
when invested with the Hottest conceptions
of heaven gifted poets whose minds and i'm
aginations soar in the highest regions Of ro-
mantle localities.
Wherever there exists a love and taste for
the beauties Of nature and art, there will be
found a moe pleasing personal demeanor,
happier modes of living, and various means
for the enioym ent of life. There everything
is performed in order, and clothed with the
most beautiful and majestic apparel. Moth
ing lovely fails to please the mind and imagi.
nation of those WHO have cultivated a pure
taste for beauty, refinement, and the finer
arts. To them there is pleasure in behold
ing the %sportive gambols of the playful lambs
| there is music in the notes of warbling birds
| and beauty in the rippled waters of the run
e ming stream. But TO him who cannot appre
ciate the beauties of nature and art, societ,
j has no pleasures, the spring, with its greer
verdure and blooming flowers, presents M
charms, and the smile which beams for hir
6 upon another's lips, fails to affect his hear
" to him there is nc beauty in the s~oui+stir
ring music of sweet-according instruments, o
delight in beholding the Heavens painted wit
more than royal grandeur, and studded Wit
d stars, brighter than the gems of Golconda
which, movingin their natural course throug
ID the armament, are,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1861-03-27
WEDNESDAY,, MARCH 81, 1861.
PUBLISHED EVERY WEDNESDAY By
a L EXANDER M. CORN N
Special Notice.

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Subscribers win be notified FOUR WEEKS before their
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unless the subscription is renewed the papers viii be
discontinued. This is a rule from which there will be
no departure. Watch for the Cross MARK, and renew
your subscription.
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to which they desire the change to be made.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1861-03-27

NORTH CAROLINA UNIVERSITY MAGAzrSE.-
The March No. of this excellent Periodical. is
on our table. A fine steel engraved likeness
of Rev. Chas. F. Deems, D. d, is given as a
frontispiece-Dr. ID. was once a Professor in
our State University-and the Editors Table
contains a brief bpt interesting sketch of this
distinguished Divine, which will no doubt be
read with eager qualification by his numerous
friends in and out of the State. The table Of
contents in this No. of the Magazine presents
an instructive and entertaining variety.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1861-03-27

A MODEL VILLAGE-A Correspondent of
the Petersburg Express, writing from Wind
sor, Isle of Wight county, Va, says, there is
no ardent spirits bought and sold here 1t
is a new and thriving place on the Norfolk
and Petersburg Railroad.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1861-03-27

VIRGINIA.-The Delegates to the State Com
vention in the Old Dominion, arc casing it
through the second month of its session.
Nothing has yet been done in the way of set
Ting her line of policy, and there is no GER
tainty when any course will be agreed upon,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1861-03-27

~ We are requested by Finley John
son to say to the individual who sem US a
piece of Poetry recently, and which was
written by said johnson, for him, in consid-
Grafton for which the aforesaid individual was
to send him three dollars, that unless he for
wards the money to said Finley johnson i'm
mediately, he will expose him to the public.
We call no name, Though we might but the
individual in question will understand who
is meant, and we would advise hin, to do
what is right, or he may find his name ven
ventilated in the papers. Honesty is the
best policy
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1861-03-27

Missouri Z. s SENAToR.-Waldo H. John
son has been elected U. S. Senator from Mis-
sour, in place of Hon. ]. Green, late incum-
bent. Mr.. johnson is a Virginian, and son
of Ex-Gov. Joseph johnson.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1861-03-27

Arkansas late dispatch says, the Sc
cesslon ordinance has been defeated in the
State Convention of Arkansas by four majority.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1861-03-27

FASHIONABLE SPRING CoLoRs.-It may be
interesting to our lady readers to know, that
the ground work of all the popular styles in
dress goods this spring, is gray, drab, ashes
of roses, and steel color in all the different
shades of this large family of the mode
Mixed BACKED and white, in an almost im.
perceptible cAene, produces the same effect,
and is equally in vogue. This ground work
is Mdminee with designs in one or two
c%olors, but rarely in chintz, excepting invery
rich silks or ~jaconct muslins. The new
shade so much in vogue last winter, mauve,
lavender, fuschia, and Marguerite, will be
worn, but not so much as the Quaker colors.
No fiounced ~robes-none OF the wide stripes
OF immense patterns, which make a woman
look as il she were constructed of Dutch IT,
ties, or represented a sreat patch Of sunfiow.
crs, are to be found among the new dress
goods. A very pretty check washing silk
will be much worn. designed for three anc
five t~lounces; also a popular style of small
figured black silks, exceedingly CHI cap.
STILL AnfAD.--Godey's .Lady's Book 70
April is before us. 1t comes with the regu
larity of clock work. The present numbe
establishes beyond controversy that Code.
has no idea of relinquishing his superiority i
point Of. artistic establishment, as well as lit
craturc. The opening engraving, cntitle
The Pet Donkey is inthe very highest styl
Of the art. Then follows one Of those adm
rable double-leafed, ~six-fgurcd tint fashic
plates, one Of Godcy's original IDEAS, ard VIC,
popular with the ladies' These are succeed,
by a variety of other fashion designs, embr,
derry, patterns, etc. But TINS is not alls-t
literary offerings in this number are unusu
ly attractive.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1861-03-27
Weekly Family News

our country and homes. Gould these celes-
tial gifts of beauty be properly appreciated,
they would prove a source Of ioy to the weary
iaborer. and shed a ray of pleasant light upon
the path ofthe way-worn traveller.
w D G
The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1861-08-08
CITY NTELLIGENCE.

LOST CHILD, AFTER Foua YEARS ABSENCE. RE-
CovERED.-An incident occurred yesterday at the
Eastern district police station of very affecting
and interesting character. About three O'Clock in
the afternoon, Mr.. John W. Frank was passing
along Cough, near Bethel street, when boy about
ten years of age met him and asked for penny.
Mr. Frank handed the bov ten cents, but as he did
so thought he recognized the child, and asked his
name, when he replied that it was Dehring. After
some further conversation, Mr.. Frank became con-
vinced that the boy was other than the lost son
of widowed friend of his; and with this impress
sion he took him by the hand and conducted him
to the Eastern police station. when he informed
tne officers in charge of his suspicion. An officer
WA was despatched for Mrs. Dehrng, who fastened to
..e station. On entering and observing the child,
elasd ui'etea shrek, sprang towards him and
c.asPeo MN In her arms, kissing him passion
asy' Tsely' Wniie the tears gushed from her eyes.
Inc boy stood amazed, not exhibiting the
slightest recognition. The mother continued
her caresses, at the Same time asking him if
ne did not remember her, and referred to
incidents to awaken remembrance of his home.
In few minutes the boys coun,enance changed.
tears started from his eyes, and then throwing his
arms around bis mothers neck, be exclaimed aYou
are my mother" On the recognition, Mrs. Dshr-
Ing appeared to be wild with joy She went
laughed, clasped her boy to her breast, and then
prayed. The scene was one which those who Tit.
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HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE SHENANDOAH,
PLEASANT VALLEY. Auoust 7Ih 1851

James Brown, private of Company E, Penns IL
vania 28th. died of typhoid fever yesterday.
The secession prisoners captured opposite the
Point of Rocks are in the cavalry camp, strictly
guarded. They appear to be quite easy in mind as
to their future. They are portion of cavalry
company, but without uniforms. Some of their
friends have visited them, in company with ouf
officers, but no private conversation is al.
lowed.
One of our rickets brought in a prisoner thi:
morning taken the river shore near Shepherds
town. The cause of his arrest | have no been
able to ascertain.
A person claiming to be of Harper's Ferry ap
pheo Tor pass this morning to go thither stating
that ne mad sick child at home. For want oi
PROOF Colonel Porter declined to grant his request
t hne nah rephed, with degree of impertDence,
that IL ihaue no difference, as he should go any
now. gentleman near by familiar with Harper's
Ferry could not identify him as a resident and Col
Porter ordered him to be detained at headoua rters
until the facts could be ascertained PASS IN the
Ferry are now confined to wel-kuown res;d.nt, of
this vicinity, or those we'll vouched for
Irregular secession cavalry are frequently sesn
In the vicinity OF the Ferry, in small squads Yes
tetday eleven were reported to have been discover
ed near Boiver Heights. strong scout was i'm
mediateiy sent out to secure them, but have no,
yet reported.
The great efforts making by the Confederate
commanders at Manassas junction to amass a larg,
stock OF supplies, would seem to indicate some for
ward movement in this direction. 1t is also con
fdently believed that Johnston is now short dis
tance north OF the junction. and may be ON hi
way to locate at Charlestown, where scouts ar
known to have been frequently seen of late.
The recent report that General Banks is to b,
superseded by General Mccall is believed by officer
here be destitute of foundation.
may perhaps be allowed to state that it wa
probably by suggestion of General Banks that tb
Government adopted the plan OF centra liznp
large force at Baltimore as the most convenieu
point for suddenly reinforcing ary one Of the thre
great armies east OF the Alleghany Mountainl
and being more accessible to supplies than an,
other city. 4
The general health of the camp continues good
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SINKING OF the Confederate War Vessel Pc
sfei, formerly United States Revenue CUT
TER 'iSen, by the United States ENrigat, 81.
l.asyrence--Fart of the Crew Drowned nn,.
the Rest Made Prisoners.
PHILADELPHfA, Augu-t 7.--The United States
steam guno0at Flag, arrived at Fort NJ film this
morning with thirty siG Confederate prisoners ta-
Ken from the Confederate war vessel Petrel for.
merly the United States revenue cutter Aiken
which was seized by the Secession authorities ni
south Carolina at Charleston last winter Ihe
Aiken ilred at the United States frigate st. law
renco oil Charleston, probably mistakng her for a
merchant vessel. Immediately the st. Lawrence
returned the fire, giving the enemy broadsde
Which quickly sent her to the bottom. Five Of the
crew We're lost, but the rest were rescued by the
ooats OF the st. Lawrence and have been sent here
on board the Flag as prisoners.
News from Richmond Via Louisville.
LOUISVILLE, August 7.-Richmond papers re-
ceived here state that the Confederate Congress is
engaged in discussing financial scheme, the
probable result Of which will be to advance Treas
ury notes on the subscribed cotton, and when the
market opens, the cotton to be sold at existing
prices for the benefit of the planters.
MIR. Ritchie, of the Richmond Enquirer, has re-
turned from Paris. lie says that the cause of the
Southern Conedsracy is looking Up in France and
entertans no doubt about the ultimate recognition
The Enquirer states on what it deems the most
reliable authority, that when the news of the can
ture of Shermans battery reached Washing ton
Gen. ) colt immediately ordered six cannon to be
taken from the Navy Yard and sent to Washing
ton, WIN the announcement that it was Sherman s
battery returned from the field safe
Ares of n Confederate Officer at Cincinnati
CINClNNATI, August 7.-Charles H. TYLER, form
erly Captain of the U. S. army, now Lieutenant
Colonel OF the Confederate army, and nephew of
arrested a., to-day. lie is now held for orders from
Washington.
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distrant. inoue Oh
-, SEC 55 relates to collection in seeded States
We give this clause 10 full:
And be At farther enacted, That should any of the
people OF any of the States or Territories of the
U. S. be in actual rebellion against t1e antbori,u
OF the Government of the United States at the time
tns act goes into operation so that the laws of the
United States cannot be executed therein it shall
oe the duty OF the President and be is hereby au-
TO proceed to execute the provisions of
TINS act within the limits of such State or TerrIto-
~ or the District of Columbia, SO soon as the au
,,ihorlty OF the United States be therein re-estab
,,ished' and to collect the sums which would have
zen zen ane from the persons residing or holding
p."Perty or stocks therein, with the interest due
i a. .ne rate of six per centum per annum thereon
an'I PAID IN the manner and under the regulations
prescribed IN the foregoing sections of this act
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Ar; wal of the Steamer Columbia fro,n


NEW YORK, August THE steamer Columbia,
from Havana on the Sd inst, has arrived The
Captain General Of Cuba was absent at St. Domin-
90, taking formal possession of the Dominican ter
rItory for the Spanish Crown.
70 foreign vessels were at Havana
Street and highway robberies. and other depre-
dations, the increase in the CITY,
The Havana markets were active Sugar was
slightly higher. Stock in port 100000 boxes.
Moasses steady.
Fre'ghts dull. No business offering for American
vessels. Money plentiful.
The health of Havana improving.
The Columbia reports that on the 25th of july,
in lat. 3244, Ion. 1918, she passed small schooner
with something covered up, on ber deck On the
approach of the steamer she hosted the American
flag, which saved her from rough usage After
passing the schooner, she made all sail in an oppo-
site direction. On the 9Th of August she spoke the
brig Sarah Starr bound to NewY ork, with prize
crew on board.
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ENGLAND.
SUPPLY OF COTTON FROM INDIA.


In the House of Commons Sir C. W Wond asked for
an appropriation OF five millions Of pounds for rail-
ways in India, as means of developing the cotton
product of that country. He believed that Eng
land would ultimately be rendered independent Of
America for cotton. This year he said that the
supply from India will be three hundred thousand
bales more than has ever been received from that
quarter before.
The debate on the slave trade called forth the re-
mark from Lord Pamerston that the Government
was desrous Of stopping the French system of free
trade IN the cooie trade, but the only alternative
was the granting facilities fer it experiment.
The new ministerial changes include Sir G.. G..
Lewis to the War Department; and Sir George
Grey, Secretary of Home Affairs.
FRANCE.
The Paris papers are hnsiiv discussing Lo rd John
Russe?s speech against the apnexation of the
Island of Sardinia France. The Monitcur is
silent on the subject.
The Times Paris correspondent saws that it is
rumored that there is notion Of trying England
with the bait of Sicily for her connivance at this
annexation.
The protest of the people of Italy against the
French occupation of Rome is receiving vast nun
bers of signatures.
Bourbon committee has been discovered at
Naples. Prominent persons are compromised 1t
is said that the Cardinal and Archbishop of Naples
have been arrested.
COMMERCIAL INTELLIGENCE
LIVERPOOL, July 27-Breads Holders are pressing
ther STOCKS on the market ana consequently the market
I'seu at WIN ao"hWaiu tendency Flour easier at
21S6d Wheat 90 Oils for red Western lis tIIls Cd
for red southern Us cd (glSs Cd for white Southern
Corn 2Ss ol29s. for mixed; 2ss Cd (G2es far yellow
and 3oG32s. for white. The market closed Quiet but
steady with little inquiry aud prices weak
Provisions-Beefis easier Pork is still declining Ba-
con easier and all qualities have declined slighy-saIes
at47sa 49s Lard is still decliningpfices Is lower Tai
low Quiet.
Produce-Ashes-Pots o4s Cd Pearls Ais e5 c,osin,,
quiet Sugar-sales small Coffee frmer-iurerior oua
ties nave impro ed most Rice has upward tendency
sales at 5ls Cd kos'n; common 7sa7s. Sd Spirits
barely maintained
LONDON MARKETs.-BreadstufS-2 Sd, ,G127s. for
Hour. Sugar bnoyant. Coffee steady. Rice quiet Tea
common congou nominal at sis. Spirits TurDentine duh
at SIS. TallOw steady.
American i,iase
The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1861-08-08
Adjournment of the Legislature.

TKEULHIUh, AUEUs I.--DOtn HOUSES OT Ihe Legls-
ature ADJOURNED to day at noon to meet in this CITY
on Tuesday, September 17th.
The closing scenes of the session to day were
devoid of either Instruction or interest, except
sueh as the imperturbab!e good humor of the Sena
tor from Frederick (Mr. Kimme) and his intense
pride in his constituency leut 10 the proceedings in
the Senate chamber. Both Houses were nearly
deserted by the members, and several times du.
ring the forenoon no quorum present.
At II O'Clock motions of adjournment were stimuli
taneously made in both balls, and cheerfulIy car.
ried. The greater portion of the members departed
for their homes in the evenings train.
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PRICE TWO CENTS

ana after that period redeemabe at the pleasure Of
the United States, the Treasury notes of denomina-
tions tions OF not less than fifty dollars and payable
three years after date, with interest of seven and
1hree-'enths IL per cent. per annum, payable annual
y on notes OF fifty dollars, and semi-annuallv
on notes OF larger denomination The bill
1lrther authorizes the Secretary of the
treasury to ISSUE in exchange for coin and as part
OF the above oan or pay for salaries or other dues
from the United States, Treasury notes of less de
nomination than fifty dollars, not bearing interest
but payable on demand by the Assistant Treasurers
OF the United States at Philadelphia, New York or
Boston, and books to be opened for subscription to
treasury notes for fifty dollars and upwards at
places of which due notice will be given in one or
more public newspapers published wherever sub
scription books may be opened. The Secretary
may negotiate any portion of said loan to one nun
dred millions of dollars in any foreign country.
A Dill TO provide Increased revenue from imports
purposes.
inns Dill increases the rates of duty on certain
imports, levles direct tax of $40 ,OOO, 900, and
creates an income tax of three per cent on incomes
over $500 per annum.
The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1861-08-08

WHEELING, August THE State Convention re-
assembled yesterday and to-day. The first business
transacted was the appointment of committee on
the division of the State. resolution declaring
that inasmuch as the Legislature has refused to d-
vide the State, it was unwse at present to take ac
tion for that purpose, and proposing an adjourn
ment, was tabled-ayes 80, nays %.
A resolution was referred. proposing to take the
vote on the division of the State, in the counties
west OF the line running from the northeast corner
MARYLAND
There will be warm contest for some action
being taken towards division of the State The
measure will meet with strong opposition, but the
friends OF a division will probably have the major
ity, and they appear determined to push matters.
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ERol cALIEoRNIA BY PONY EXPRESS

FROM CALIFORNIA BY PONY EXPRESS,
Indian Hostilifies-- Fort Bslchana Captured.
Fort KEARNEY, August The California pony
express has arrived here with San Francisco dates
to the 9Th ult. The news from California is
unimportant.
Intelligence from Arizona states that the whole
country was at the mercy of Apache Indians, who
made an attack on Fort Buchanan and thoroughly
cleared it out carrying off seventy-five Govern
ment mules and taking four prisoners. A detaeh-
ment of one hundred dragons, under Lieut. Davis
started for Fort Jason, thoroughly armed and
equipped.
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BATTLE IN MISSOURI.


Lyon~-CaptTre OF Arms and Munitions.
st. LOUIS, August IA battle occurred on Mon.
day at Dug Spring, nineteen miles south of Spring
field, between the Federal forces under General
Lyon and the Confederate troops under Ben Nc
Cuoch. The battle did not commence until late
in the afternoon, and was short but spirited while
it lasted
The Confederates left on the field forty of their
dead aud iortv-four of their wounded, whilst the
Federal loss but eight killed and thirty
Souaied.
During the battle division of United States
Cavalry, two hundred and seventy strong, made a
charge on the Confederate Infantry, said to have
been four thousand strong, cut their way through
them, and returned with loss Of only FIVE men.
The enemy retired during the night, and Gen
Lyon took possession of the field, having captured
eighty stand of arms, fifteen horses and Wagons
Another battle momentarily expected, the
enemy being in large force west of Springfield.
Since the above was in type. we find by South
papers just received, that the victory of the
Federal troops in Missouri is converted into a de-
feat. We direct attention to the extract taken
from the Richmond Eeamner, and to be found in
our Estafette.