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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1861-02-06
FOR THE SPIRIT OF THE AGE.
To the Youths Of the Country.

In youth, education is most easily acquired.
The incentives to exerton are strongest, from
desire, from duty from hope, and from all the
prospects which the beginning of life afford
Though the requirement of education appears
to be a slowly moving stream remember,
not hing can rob us Of it. Riches may take
to themselves wings and fly away all transi-
tory things may perish and forever be forgot
ten, but education is possession perpe tual
tho source of JOY, peace, and pleasure in
this life, and undoubtedly will be likewise in
that which is to come. You should consider
the Improvement of youth as high trust
committed to YOU, and decisive Of your hap
piness both in time and eternity.
Let me particularly admonish you to be-
ware of that rock on which thou sands coatin-
ue To split. The love Of pleas ure, natural to
man, flows at this age with excessive
dour novelty adds fresh charms to every
qualification; the world appears to spread
continual yeast, and health, vigor, and high
spirit Invite you to partake Of it without re-
straint.
Religion is accused of insnfferabe severity
in prohibiting enjoyments; and the old, when
they offer their admonitions, are upbraided
| with having forgotten that they were once
| Young. But brief as your experience has
/ been. | ask whether you have not found in
any course of criminal excess in which you
have indulged, that your pleasure was more
than overbaanced by succeeding pain it In
! flictcd whether il not from every indulgence
of an unlawful character, there did not spring
thorns to wound you? How long, then, will
Won participate in the same rounds OF
pernicious folly, and expose yourselves to be
caught in the same snare? If you have any
consideration, you win avoid temptation, for
which YOU have found yourselves unequal,
with as much care as you would peStl-
lential injection. Break off all connections
with the loose and the prohigate. When
sinners entice thee, consent thou not" Look
not upon the wine when it is red, when it
giveth its color in the cup, when it moveth
itself Alright; for at the last, it biteth like a
serpent, and stingeth like an adder"
! Young man, let your first steps in that dis
, cip.ine which is to give you decision of char
2 acter, be the heroic determination to be up.
right, and so preserve this character through
every vicissitude of life. If the spring put
c forth no blossom, in summer there will be M
Y beauty and in autumn no fruit. So, if you'll
e be stihed away without Improvement tn,
d summer of life will be sun-burnt desert, AM
the winter of years be naught but the snow
drifts of remorse and despair. Apply then
o your hearts unto wisdom now while 1t is morn
d. rag. for the night is fast approaching. Ls
= "f it slide away without making
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1861-02-06
"0h, what a Bad Report"

A young man has fallen! Not amid the
glories of the battle field, or under the vast
ing hand of disease. Such falls produce
sorrow; but never bring the burning blush
of shame. He has yielded to the temptino
wiles of the rum fend, and fallen from the
high estate which virtue had given him.
What fall was thatl
In an evil hour he sought the companion
ship oil the wicked and vicious. He learned
to mingle familiarly in their obscene and IN
hallowed revelS-he tasted the wine. and the
bright visions which hope had created were
destroyed. With rude hand he broke the
cords which bound him to friendship ana
pushed madly on the road which takes hold
on hell
Is that young man your friend? Spread
not the report if you joyed in proclaiming
his disgrace. Run, fly to him, and strive
with words to win hiua from his fatsirosrs =!
Lift him from the polluting mires into which
he has fallen, point him TO the bright path Of
virtue and peace; whisper in his ear sweet
promises of forgiveness, and bid him hope
again. Pass not on the other side with lie
vite indifference, nor raise the boastful CRY
OF the Pharsee, 81 am not as thou art.n-
You may encounter the tempter in an unpre
pared moment and fall before his willy arts.
1t is your duty-it should be your pleasure
to hit your fellow mortal from the pit of des
PAIR, and direct his erring footsteps in the
pathway OF virtue and hope. Do not bv 9
rlgld code of morality, pass upon him oc
hasty commentator. Strive with him loDa
and patiently, remembering that it is sigh
at which the angels gaze sith intense deligf
to See the prodigal returning from his way
and bowling in humble contrition before til
1nrone OF Heaven. Crusader
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1861-02-06

PATRICK HENRY.-The following is an
extract from Patrick Henry's famous speech
in old st. Johns Church
Sir, we shall not fight our battles alone
There is just God who presides over the
destiDieS of nations and who will raise up
battle, sir, is not to the strong alone it is
to the vigilant, the active, the brave. Be-
sides, SIR we have no election. If we were
baee enough to desire it, it is now 100 late
to retire from the contest There is no re-
treat, but in submission and slavery T.
Our chains are forged, their clankine NAV
be heard on the plains of Boston. TIE war
is inevitable, and let it come / repeat
it sir, let it come 1t is in vain, sir, to
extenuate the matter. Gentlemen NAV
cry peace, peace; but there is no peace
The war is actually begun The next
gale that sweeps from the North will bring
to our ears the clash Of resounding arms
Our brethen are already in the field p
Why stand VIC here idle What is it that
gentlemen wish? What would they have !?
Is life so dear, or peace so sweet, as to be
purchased at the price of chains and slave
ry Forbid it. Heaven ! know not what
course others may take but as for me, give
me liberty, or give me death -
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1861-02-06

SYMPATHY OF THE NERvEs.-When the
nerves from long habit have been accustom-
el to transmit their message from distinct
parts, and are suddenly cut off from them,
they still retain along their trunks the SYM
pathetic or sectional actions. Thus, man
who has had a leg amputated will feel dis
tinctly along the course of the trunk of the
nerve sensation from toes which no longer
exist The mind also is influenced by this !;
and frequently this peculiar direct nervous
action can only be allayed by that which is
negative and reflex. A curious instance oc-
Cured within my own experience. An old
sailor suffered much from this be retained
bis diseased foot too long, but at last con-
sented to amptutation. | knew him only
with wooden leg When he had his nerv-
Gus pains, he always called for hot water,
into which he put his wooden stump. II
told of his folly in supposing that such a
proceeding could do any good, he would be-
come enraged, and his paroxysm of pain
would increase but if gratified, he took
things easy, and the process actually ap-
peared to do him good, though all must
know there could be no real benefit Still.
here is the effect of mind over matter
Ridge on Health and Disease.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1861-02-06

A rich officer of revenue the other day
asked man of wit what sort of thing op-
ulence is. "I 1t is a thing" replied the
philosopher, which can give rascal the
advantage over an honest man."
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1861-02-06

BoYs OUT AT NIGHT-The practice of al
lowing boys to spend their evenings in the
streets, is one of the most ruinous, danger
Gus and mischievous things possible Moth
ing so speedily marks their course downward
They acquire, under the cover Of the night
an unhealthy state of mind, vulgar and bro.
fame language, criminal sentiments, and a
lawless and riotous bearing. Indeed. it is in
the streets after nightfall that the boys gen
orally acquire the education of the bad. and
the capacity for becoming rowdy, dissolute
criminal men. Parents. do you believe Il ;
viii you see your children at home of
nights, and see that their home is made pleas.
ant and profitable?
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1861-02-06
CHAPTER VIII.

WY 10 weep 70 leave the vine
Whose clusters DER me bend
The myrtle--yet, Oh call Il minel
The flowers loved 10 tend.
thousand thou, hts Of all things dear,
Like shadows DER me sleep,
leave my sunny childhood here
Ohi therefore let me wcepl
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1861-02-06
Original 4apus,
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NJ AY NJ MELVILL E;
: THE INFLUENCE OF RICHES.

ny RANSOM GULLEY.
Author Of TIE Fatal Step Leola Fairfield, or the
Victim Of Sorrow" Etc, Etc.
[ooscLusIoS
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-10-24
News from the south

LOUISVILLE, Oct. - "A law of the Confederate
States rewards the owners Of private armed YES
sells with twenty per cent Of the value Of any
United States armed public vessel and armament
which they may destroy, payable in twenty per
cent bonds
Another law gives $50 bounty for each prisoner
captured on board such a vessel.
Tbs Memphis Appeal learns that 5 B. Buckner
has been appointed a Major General.
The Galveston News saws hundred companies
mostly of cavalry have rendered their services TO
Gen. Herbert for the defence Of Galveston.
Telegraphic communication between New Or
leans and Berwick Bay has been completed
telegram from Berwick Bay says the Yankees
captured, Saturday last, the schooner Sea Falls
with a cargo valued at $4,000.
The Mobile Tribune Of the 18th, speaking OF
the Santa Rosa affair, says the camp was burnt al
considerable loss on our (the re6el) side; but
doubtless the Federal loss much exceeds ours
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-10-24
OUR MILITARY BUDGET.
SILLY MINORS.

SILLY RuMoRs.
As we 60 TO press to-day, Washington 10 iull Oh
silly rumors alleging military movements o. me
secessionists both up and down the river-none OF
which have taken place.
AFFAIRS IN ALEXANDRIA.
Especial correspondence Of The Star
ALEXANDRIA, Oct. 24-The eleventh regular
meeting Of the Unconditional Union men Of AleI-
andria and vicinity was held last evening esd
at Lyceum Hall; s. Shinn, president, in the chsir
Twenty-seven new members Joined the sssocis-
ton, and the oath Of LOYALTY 10 the Union was sd-
ministersd by Adiutant Friese, the Provost Judge.
The most interesting event Of the evsufng was
the presentation, by Miss w hitesey, Of this city,
Of beautiful American Gag, by the Union ladies
Of Alexandria to the association. The speech
made by w. d. Massey, Esq who received u on
behalf OF the Association, was highly tppropriste
and to the point and he well said, who or what
American citizen had suffered oppression under
the folds Of that fag'
After the presentation, Il was ordered that the
Gag be raised on the Union pole on Cameron
street, on Saturday, at 10 a. m. Gen. Montgo-
merry, courteously, on behalf Of Col. Mclean,
who commands the Forty hfth Pennsylvanis reRi-
ment, rendered the use Of the band Of the regi-
ment for the occasion. This band. by the by, the
most delightful music during the evening to the
great delight Of the audience.
The meeting was a large one, and passed on
pleassntlv-the cause is onward, beyond doubt.
The snarlers here are exceedingly disgusted, they
cannot bear the music Of the Union Aov. What
horrid effect has secession and disloyalty TO the
Union upon the tempes Of all who indulge in itI
The election Of q member Of Congress for this
(7th) Congressional district tsfa place to-day.
or course nearly all the votes will be taken at the
Court House. Voters from Fairfax and Prince
William will also vote there, IL they 90 desire.
s. F. Beach, Esq, will have no opposition. This
election is predicated on the supposition thst
there was in fact no election on the 23d Of May
last-of which Congress, when It meets in De-
cember, decides.
Up to IOX O'Clock Sc votes had been received
all for s. r. Beach.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-10-24
THE ENEMY DRIVEN OFF WITH GREAT
LOSS.
THE LOSS ON OUR SIDE BUT SLIGHT.


NEW YORK, Oct. 2i.-The steamer Mcclellan
has arrived from Fort Pickens with dates 10 the
18th.
On the morning Of the 9th the enemy attached
Wilson'S position on Santa Rosa Island in force.
Company E, Of the ID infantry; Capt. Hildt and
q men; company A, LIST artillery, Lieut.. Frsnck
Taylor, IT,, with IS men in all, under Mai .Vogde,
met the enemy some distance above Camp Brown.
Major vogdes was taken prisoner Immediate
ly. Capt. Hildt opened hre and engaged the
enemy.
Our loss is four killed, twentY-one wounded,
and eight prisoners.
Major Arnold arrived after daylight 10 the a.
sistance Of Capt. Hildt and the command pro-
ceeded to the point where the rebels were re-em-
barking and opened on them a destructive ere.
The enemy's loss was Left on the Island, ~
killed, wounded, and % prisoners.
Many of their wounded were carried OF.
Capt Bradford and Lieut.. Elms were killed.
Three Confederate ofhcers were captured, In
GLIDING Lieut.. Jayne, formerly Of the U. Q. ma
rines, badly wounded.
Gen. Anderson, who was In command o. ne
enemy, was wounded IN the arm.
The enemy acknowledged a loss Of ever 100.
The Zousves Lost killed In their camp, and II
taken prisoners, In addition to the above.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-10-24
DIED,
ant, Mrs. HARRIET r, DAI-

On the 2sd instant. Mrs. HARRIET R. Dali
LEY, aged a years
Thefriends of the family are respectfully invited
to attend her funeral, Tomorrow, at O'Clock. from
the residence of her husband, corner Seventh ana
SITS south.
On tho morning of the Path instant, WILLIAM,
aged Years and 10 days, youngest chIId of M. H..
and Susan b. Stevens,
His funeral will taE place from No. As Missouri
avenue, to -mOrTow (FTldsyD at O'Clock. The
relatives and friends of the family respectfully
invited to attend, without further notice.
On the morning of the Gath instant, at ~ O'Clock,
after brief bst painful illness of pneu monia.
which she patiently bore only an humble believ-
er In Him 81 Calvary can bear. and In the peace
full hope OF an eternal life to come, surrounded by
the family circle, ELIZABETH I.ARCUMBE,
wife OF John Larcombe, Sr., aged 81 years and 7
months.
The relatives and friends of the deceased are cor
daily IN vted TO attend her funeral, from her late
residence. on Virginia avenue, below 9Th st to
morrow F. riday) afternoon, at O'Clock, without
further notice.
On the 23d instant, at O'Clock, of chronic Group.
JOSEPH VIM. ARTHUR, aged years and s
months, eldest child of Richard and Rachel CORN
ley,
the funeral from the residence of the parents, on
Third st. east between aud f. ats. south, at
O'Clock tomorrow evening.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-10-24
FROM FORTRESS MONROE.

BALTIMORE, Oct A.-The Old Point ecet
brings the following intelligence
FoRrREss MONROE, Oct as.-The spsulding
returned from Hstterss Inlet last night. She
reports no news Of importance there. There have
been no important military movement In the
vicinity.
A few days ago six Confederate steamers made
their appearance, but withdrew without any hoe
tile demonstration.
The recent high tides have slnost entirely
oveffown the land In the vicinity Of ths Fcre
The natives are suffering greatly for want o.
food and clothing.
The pastor OF the church al the Iniea came u ,
on the spsulding, and win 20 north 70 raise msshs
20 relieve their preaing necessiues.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-10-24
Arrival Of the steamer North Star.

NEW YORK, Oct % The steamer North Star,
from Aspinwall, has arrived.
The North Star brings FIVE hundred and thirty
six passengers, including the old officers and crew
Of the slOop OF war Lancaster, and also brings 81
600 600 In treasure.
She passed the steamer Northern Light on the
18th.
The Panama Star has received intelligence by
the British steamer from St. Thomas that the
pirate Sumter was still cruising among the
Windward islands
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-10-24

CoJsHs.-The sudden changes Of our climate are
sources of Pulmonary, Bronchial and AsthnIntie
Affections. Experience having proved that simple
remedies often act speedily and certainly when
taken In the early stages Of the disease, recourse
should at once be had to Broya's Bronchial
Itoehss," or Lozenses, let tho Cold, Cough, or IT.
Tltaton of the Throat be ever slight, as by this
precauton q more serious attack may be efeotualls
varded off. Public Speakers and Sinners will find
them effeotual for clearing and STRENGTHENING thu
voice. See Advertisement. ds1-lJ
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-10-24
The Naval Fight at the Mouth Of the Missis.
sippi.

LOUISVILLE, Oct. % The New Orleans Plea
vune Of the 18th, editorially congratulates its
readers on the success Of Rollins fotilla In the
Mississippi, and particularly the exploits of the
Manassas Ii urges the southern people TO be
prepared TO drive the northern invader from
their soil and coats at every sacrifice and exertion
The Richmond and Vincennes are ahoat, but
the other soop 10 not visible, and 10 10 inferred
that she was sunk. The damaged one In be-
lieved TO be the Preble.
was not burnt.
The Picayune also says that two Federal vessels
were TO be seen at the Passes. At last accounts
they were supposed to be the Richmond and VIM
cennes.
The u. =. steam frigate Niagara went eastward
before the attack of Saturday.
1.-THE above from the Picayune Of the 10Th ia
not as late by two days as the advices published
on Monday, and copied from the Richmond
papers. The Picayune of the 18th was issued
the morning after the engagement whereas our
previous dates from New Orleans via Richmond,
are TO the 18th. 1
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-10-24
Burning of the Cannon Foundry and Arsenal
at Observation-Disclosures Troops Leaving
Columbus for Southern Cities

CAIRO, Oct ga gentleman from Memphis,
via Paducah, has reached here, and reports that
the arsenal and cannon foundry at Memphis has
been entirely destroyed by fire. He also says II 10
reported that most Of the Confederate troops at
Columbus, Ky under Gen. Polk, have gone to
New Orleans and Mobile, and that only 500 men
are now at Columbus
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-10-24
THE COMMONWEALTH Or VIRGINIA.
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT,
WHEELING, October IL, l86l,(


WHEELING, October IL, 1S61.f
TO THE PEOPLE or VIRGINIA.
Whereas several Of the Congressional districts
OF this state are unrepTeE ented In the House OF
Representatives in the Congress of the Unitsd
Thursday In NJ ay last, caused by armed men in re-
bellion against the Constitution and laws of the
United States and of this State and il being the
right OF the loyal Inhabitants in each district to be
represented In said House By q Representative of
their own appointing, the Convention of Virginia,
on the 10th day OF August. 1861, passed ordinance
directing an election to be held the fourth Thurs
day In OCsoDeT instant, (24th) In every district of
the state 80 unrepresented and where vacancies
exist. Ii Is ther mare the law, by virtue of the
ordinance aforesaid, that any per- son who is pre-
yeHted from attending such election, by reason of
the occupation Of his own oOunty by armed men in
hostility to the Government, that such voter may
vote any where In his Congressional district Ii Is
further ordained that the election shall be con-
Quoted and the result asoertalned, declared, and
certified In the manner directed in the code of Vir-
glnla OF the edition of 1860. By the llth section of
chapter It'll Of that code, anr two freeholders may
hold an election directed by law at any place of
vo'lng, II no Commissioner TO superlntend the
same appears and is willing to act, or If no Com
mlssIoners have been appointed to hold the Cleo
ton,
Now, therefore, in consideration of the premises,
monwealth of Virginia, do hereby entreat the loyal
voters of this State to hold elections In their sew
eral districts on the day above mentioned, to the
end that the people may be represented, the prnci
pie of representative government sustained, and
the State have her due weight In the National
Legislature.
oc I6-td F. II. PIERPOINT.
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For Fort LafaYette

ALBANY, Oct. 22-Relable information has
reached here that J. r. & J. ID. Flanders editors
and proprietors Of the Franklin County Gazette,
were arrested to-day by the United States Mar
shall, and will be taken through here In the night
train, on their way to Fort Lafayette.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-10-24

INDIA RUBBER GooDs We are pleased to state
that Hotc all kinds of India Rubber goods, in
Guiding Rubber Blankets, Rubber Clothing,
&C., &C., can be obtained In this city at nranH-
(detEreT's prices, at the India Rubber Warehouse,
sos Pennsylvania avenue, between Ninth and
Tenth streets oc l6-tf
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-10-24

NEW YORK, Oct 23.-Transports now loading
here with government stores for Washington
will, for the present, proceed to Locust Point,
and thence their cargoes will be forwarded by
rail to the capital.
Large quantities of ammunition and army stores
are now being sent to St Louis by rail.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-10-24

The EoRRoRs OF WAR can he greatly mitEated
as 1t will cure any wound, however desperate, If 1t
be well rubbed around the wounded parts, ami they
be in every mans knapsaok. Only IS cents per pot.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-10-24
The Mob at Terre Haute, Indiana.

CINCINNATI, Oct 22.-The mob at Terre Haute
Ind. last night destroyed the Journal Once, and
eight houses Of ill-fame. Col Steel was absent al
the time, and since his return has taken steps u
punish the rioters.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-10-24
LOCAL NEWS.

~Thouah TAG STAR Is printed on the fastest
steam pres In use south Of Baltimore, Its edition
is 60 large 10 require to be put to press at
carly hour; Advertisements, therefore, should be
cent n before u O'Clock N; otherwise they may
nay not appear until the next day.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-10-24
Fort Warren to be Garrt,on.d,

BosToN, Oct. % "A battalion Of four compa-
mics is to be enlisted TO garrison Fort w arren
Col. Dimmick, veteran artillery officer, is ex-
pected to take command
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-10-24

THE METROPOLITAN OPERA TROUPE, of which
fame speaks so high, opens tonight at Odd Eel
lows Hall, Navy Yard. See advertisement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-10-24

NoTICE.-Bevare of counterfsIts and unprlncl-
pied dealers endeavorins to dispose of their own
and other articles on the reputation attained BY
ReIn1boLd'S Extract Bpehu, q positive and specific
remedy for dis esses Of the Bladder. Kdneys, GTs-
Take no other. See advertisement IL another col
uml, geH
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-10-24

The CAMPBELLs continue to draw full houses
at Odd Fellows Hall by their inimitable per-
formances. See announcement elsewhere.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-10-24
LATEST NEWS BY TELEGRAPH.
from Fort Pickens

THE ATTACK OF THE ENEMY ON TIE
WILSON ZOUAvEs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-10-24

THKATRR.-A wonderful bill tonight, with
both the favorite performers, Miss Denim and
Miss Kate r oss
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-10-24

CENTRAL GuARDHousK CAsEs-Befors Justice
ThompsOn.-v. Fontans, disorderly conduct; fine
81 "a. C. Timmons, do; 81 81. Jacob Fraunk,
vagrant; workhouse 30 days. Robert Lansing,
John Campbell, and James Wilson, keeping a
gambling house; held to bail in $500 each for a
further hearing. Albert Lee. fighting; fine 81 "a.
VIM. TYLER, dc J.; dismissed. VIM. Jones, vagrant,
committed to the workhouse for 80 days by Justice
Stratton, was retained all night to " walt for the
wagon" this morning.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-10-24
MARRIED,

In baltimore, on the Esd instant. by the Rev. Mr..
Sheih. Mr.. CHARLES JOHNSTON and Mrs.
ELIZABETH AUGUSTOFER.