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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1861-04-10

progress; andthe purpose she cou'o noLio'c'
them to abandon she persuaded them 70 Decay.
Her touch had power like that OF the tor
pedo, which withered the strength oil these
who came within its influence. Her unhap- |
py captives still turned their faces towards
the temple, and always hoped to arrive there; |
but the ground seemed to slide from beneath |
their feet, and they found themselves at the
bottom before they suspected they had
changed their place The placid serenity
which at first appeared in their conntenance
changed by degrees into melancholy Ian
guor, which was tinged With deeper and
deeper gloom, as they glided down the Stream
OF Irsignificance-a dark and sluggish water,
which is curled by no breeze, and eniivened
by no mulmur, till it falls into a dead sea,
where startled passengers are awakened by
the shock, and the next moment buried in the
Gulf of Obhvitn.
OF all the unhappy deserters from the
paths OF Science, none seemed less able 10 re-
turn than the followers of Indolence The
captives of Appetite and Passion could often
seize the moment when their tyrants were
languid or asleep, to escape from their enchant-
ment; but the dominion of Incidence was
constant and unremitted, and seldom resisted
till resistance was in vain
After contemplating these things, turned
my eyes towards the top of the mountain,
where the air was always pure and exhilara-
ting, the path shaded with laurels and other
evergreens, and the efulgence which beamed
| from the face of the goddess seemed to shed
glory round her votaries Happy said |,
are they who are permitted to ascend the
mountainp But while | was pronouncing
this exclamation with uncommon ardor saw
standing beside me a form Of diyiner features
and more benign radiance Happier said
she, are those whom Virtue conducts to the
mansions of Content! What, said |, does
Virtue then reside in the vale 2 i am found
said she, sin the vale, and | illuminate the
mountain; | cheer the cottager at his toll,
| and inspire the sage at his meditation [
mng:e in the crowd of cities, and bless the
hermit in his cell have temple in every
heart that owns my influence; and to him
that wishes for me | am already present.
Science may iaise you to eminence but /
alone can guide you to felici " While the
goddess was thus speaking, / stretched out
my arms towards her with vehemencc which
broke my slumbers The chill dews were
| falling around me, and the shades of evening
ST. etched over the landscape | FASTENED
homeward, and resigned the night to silence
and meditation
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1861-04-10
NO. 80.


The following aneedote is related OF an
Eastern monarch, and is exceedingly sugges
1--WE. We once beard of distinguished
physician, who thanked God because he was
oeaf, since tsaved him from world of non
sense. But We are inclined tothink that
qulte as much nonsense enters through the
eye as the ear.
Inc monarch had n library containing
sI D9okS enough to load q thousand camels--
cannot read this" said be- select the
Ian Ian ana essence of it, and let me have
AZ liza hhereupon the librarian distilled
, ,nls ocean Of words down to thirty camel
iCads, .G Too bulky yet" said the monarch,
~ nave not time to read that" Whereupon
,nlrty loads were double distilled, and a Sc
ieC.tUn ..% was made, to load single ass.
100 bulky yet" said the monarch
"heFenpon was treble distilled, and the
ohly re,iduum was these three lines written
on palm leaf: -,
,,T,i Inis IS the sum of all science-pethaps.
This IS the sum of all mortality-love
what is good and practice it,
This Is the sum Of all creeds-believe
what is true, and DO not tell all YOU believe"
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1861-04-10
Very Natural.

\ man and his wife were seated by the fire.
He was intently occupied in reading she in
some domestic matter. At length he raised
his eyes from his book, and said
6 1t is here stated that Lots wife looked
back towards Sodom, and was converted into
a pillar of salt because she coveted something
she had left behind" and added, 81 never
thought it was for that reason"
His wife very quietly asked,
What do you suppose induced her 81
look back, if it was not covetousness ?n
He re .plied, 81 always imagined it was cu-
riosty;' and after sitting moment, he said,
1t seems to me that should have wanted
to look hack if had been in her place, should
not your
Yes" she replied, II think should es-
pecially if had bean told not to do it."
How much human nature, not to say NO
mans nature, is developed in this remark =
1t has been questioned whether Eve would
ever have thought of eating the fruit Of tho
tree OF know ledge if she had not been for
bidden TO d. it.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1861-04-10
The History of Thousands.

Thousands Of men breathe, move and live
pass off the stage of life, are keard of no
more. Why? They do not particle cf
good in the world, and none were blessed by
them, none could point to them as the in
strument Of their redemption not word
they spoke could be recalled, and so they
perished their light went outin darkness, and
they were not remembered any more than
the insect of yesterday. Will you thus I've
and die, o man, immortal? Live, fer some
thing. Do good, and leave behind you
sg1is3eat q, .yirtue that the storm can nev-
wear. YOU will never be forgotteH!I-,
your name, your deeds, will be as legioie on
the hearts YOU leave behind as the stars on
the brow Of evening. Good deeds Will SHINE
nc the stars of heayen.-DR. CHALMERS.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1861-04-10
4 Tale with a Moral.

Ia her hand she held buncn' ). .--s--;.
from which every now and then she threw
one into the stream, and with merry laughter
watched it as it danced upon the sparkling |
waters and hurried away on the swift cur
renf Itwas beautiful to see her childish
plee for the day was clear the sun shone
6robt and the pretty birds carrollcd then
sweet songs in the trees all around Inc
streanlet, as it rippled on towards the Chat
tahoochee, seemed also to sing song OF 9 gad-
ness. and the winning zephyrs, laden with
the fragrance of the fiowery meadows tanned
| The sunny rinslets Of this happy little girl
Who threw her rosebuds one oy one upon the
/ LAUGHING waters, and watched them glide
away. But 1T length her rosebuds were all
conc. and her happy heart became sad.
SThan She cried in anguish to the swift wa.
tiers. Bring me back my flowers Ano
an echo from the reedy margin OF the stream
Iet reueate[l ner words, Bring me. hack my
flowers y But the waters were silent, ane
che hurried along, for they were anxious 7
ION the Chat,shoochee on its way to tn
. big Sea.
away the precious hours of your girlhoo
9 in idleness, will you not take warning fror
: this little girl, and treas ure up your ros
!, buds your golden moments If not, tn
u time win soon come when you too, will CT
{ in anguish, @Bring me back my flowers
u And an echo VIII answer from the past
= = bring me back my flowers! ..
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1861-04-10
Parents.

Parents should remember shat God has
,,,;,t,.d.to them the nurture OF their own
children, and will hold them accountable ior
the performance cf this sacred trust What
aver ne else is relineuished, the oversight OF our
offspring should never be delegated to 9th Oin
srs The mother who hires servant to take
caro of her babes. and then spends her days
On On the public promenade in gossip, or IN ut
erary pursuits, or even in religious meetings,
nav discover too late that she has lost her
iawe,s and retains only worthless casket;
Children are to be nurtured, not dressed, and
sent to school, and they must find at nome
the sympathy and affection for which nty .nsy
na.r3 and have presented there the beauty
Of a holy life, into which their souls are e
he conformed.-Neso Highlander.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1861-04-10

POPULATION OF FLoRIpA.-The census re-
turns from the State of Florida, unexpected
ly show that the spirit of progress has inva-
ded that region. In 1850 its total popula.
ton was less than ninety thousand, and had
been stationary for full ten years. 1t is now
about 145, GOO "A very handsome increase.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1861-04-10

In most quarrels, there is a fault on both
sides. Both flint and steel are necessa. :
ry to the production of spark; either oi
them may hammer on wood forever, ana no
FIRE will foilog.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1861-04-10

o,, e three hundred thousand pounds of
on;um imported into the United States. IN
% tps wear 1850, only one tenth was used mee-
ically, t s sss -
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1861-04-10

.machine, the product Of some Yankee :
:-nnu;tv Is al work at New Haven. turning
a,t one hundred thousand slate pencils IN
day
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1861-04-10

Alexan Ter Hamilton was once applied to
as counsel by man having the guardian
ship OF several orphans. These infants
would, on their coming of age, succeed to .
large and valuable estate Of which there
was some material defect in the title of deeds
This fact, and the manner in which it hap
pened, was known only to the guardian, who
wished TO employ Hamilton as counsel to
vest in himself the title of the estate He
related the whole affair circumstantially, and
was rcque-ted by his lawyer to call again
before he would venture 10 give his advice
in matter of so much importance. On bis
second visit, Hamilton read over to him the
minutes Of their previous conversation that
he had reduced to writing, and asked him
an answer III rrrc arrrrratfvc,- uamrfton re-
piled: You are now completely in my pow
er, and look upon myself as the future guar
dian Of the unhappy infants Take my ad-
vice; settle with them honorably to the last
cent, or will hunt you from your skin like
hare" 1t is proaer to add that his advice
WAS punctually followed.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1861-04-10
Silent Influence,

1t is the babhling spring which flows gent
ly, the little rivulet which runs along, day
and night, by the farm house, that is useful.
rather than the swoolen food, or the roaring
cataract. Niagara excites our wonder and
we stand amazed at the power and greatness
of God there, as he "pours it from his hol-
low hand" But one Niagara is enough for
the con inent, or the world, while the same
world requires thousands and tens of thous-
ands OF silver fountains, and gentle flowing
rivulets, that water every farm and meadow,
and every garden, and that shall flow night
and day, with their gentle, quiet beauty
So with the acts Of our lives. 1t is not bv
great deeds like those of the MARTYRS, that
good is done it is by daily and quiet virtue
of lfa-the Christian temper, the meek for
bearance, the spirit Of forgiveness, in the
husband, in the wife, the father, the mother
the brother, the sister, the friend, the neigh
Dor, that good is to he DONE
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1861-04-10
What remains for Arnold here
Many q curse, but not q tear.

Men despise the traitor, yet hug the cause
of the treason to their very hearts. Oh, what
consistency
This physical, mental and moral decay goes
on increasing with every drink the unhappy
inebriate pours down his throat, until he
sinks into miserable imbecility of body, fa-
tuity Of mind, corruption of soul; and we be-
bold the being made after Gods own image
and likeness, transformed to a degraded, dis
gusting, slayerng, besotted, idiotic wretch,
whose stupid, unmeaning stare, inflamed and
mattery eye, quivering, driveling lips stam-
mering, lolling tongue, feeble, broken voice,
livid, shriveled face, red and carbuncled nose,
fntid, sinking breath, unsteady, trembling
hands, tottering, staggering step, emaciated
or bloated body, covered with loathsome and
disgusting pimples blotches, soresEand sting
ing ulcers. This, my friends, is true de-
scription Of the drunkard as far as it goes,
but it falls far short of being the whole truth.
To describe him as he really is, would indeed
be too disgusting to detail to your ears. Who,
let me ask, would be a drunkard? Who
would be the reality of the picture have
sketched. There is none so much a fool as to
answer |, but there are thousands who vol
UNFAIRLY make themselves such. The causes
that impel mankind to indulge in the perni-
clouS practice OF ntemperance, are too nu-
merous to give them in detail without a
doubt the most powerful is the force of Gus
tom, the power of fashion and example,
There are some men, however. that will new
er, under any circumstances, be drunkards :;
others again, will be so in spite of all you can
do to prevent them. The majority of drunk
ards are so by choice, it is matter of their
own free will. They seem to have an innate
fonGness for liquor which they make very
little effort to control. Others whom it
would seem nature never intended to be dis,
sipated, are drunkards from partial, mental
weakness screw loose somewhere IN their
mental machinery that will never permit
them to look misfortune in the face, but on
the slightest trouble besetting them, they fl
to drown their sorrows in the oblivion Of the
bottle.
Intemperance, is no doubt frequently he
reditary. We often see father and son pur-
suing the same course of self debasement and
destruction. This may often arise from bad
example and imitation, but there can be no
doubt it often exists as family predisposi-
ton. Many ars drunkards from habit. They
h9aa h an apprenticeship r0 dfuhKehness, ana
that but too often by the hand of an over fond
parent:
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1861-04-10

Intemperance takes away all moral re-
straints from man, he is needless of the blast
of infamy, and prepared for any act of treach-
cry or villiany, however awful or appalling.
The brave and heroic Arnold. the admired of
Washington, a name that linked with his,
might have descended to posterity, honored,
loved, and admired till the last trump wouid
sound the dissolution of creations elements.
That man, while under the influence of intem-
perance, betrayed his country, the country
in whose cause he had poured out his blood
as a generous libation and now
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1861-04-10

Misery loves company, and so does a mar
ria geable young lady. as
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1861-12-17
THE CITY.

TIE FIRE AT ELYRIA-NRARLT Sl2,0 900
WORTH or PRoPzRTE DEsTROYED.-The par
tioulars of the disastrous c~onAagration ct
Elyris on Sunday night came to hand too
late for our edition Of yesterday afternoon,
and are as follows: The FIRE was discovered
about 9x o'clock Sunday evening, in q barn
owned by S. R. Darling, keeper of 8 livery
stable on Main street. aAd rapidly spread to
the stable, barns and osEriage-hOuses Of Mr..
D., consuming ell Of them. The horses and
carriages we're saved. Thence il communi-
Gated 70 the stable and barn of the Beebe
House, which were also destroyed. Contin-
uing its course, itcommUniested to the bans
Of Judge DOOlittls and M. R. g. HorT, which
we're also burned 10 the ground, the greater
part of what they eo~ntsined, however, being
saved. The Franklin House, on Main
street, owned by Collier & Phipps, caught
from the stables Of the Beebe House, aud
was totally consumed, q large portion Of the
contents being saved. The residence of Mr..
VIM. Bartlett was destroyed. The cabinet
and blacksmith shops of R. Gilbert; Grees-
heimers dwelling house and shoe store; the
Engine House, and Coburn's ain shop,
were all destroyed. The later, however,
was not totally burned, q portion of the
building having been pulled down by the
Hook and Ladder Company, which stopped
the progress Of the flames. The flames
spread with fearful rapidity, all of the build
ings burned being wood, and tho exertiOns
of the citizens were mainly directed to saw
ing the contents Of each, in which they were
very successful. The Besbe House was lit
orally surrounded by the flames for a time,
aud was only preserved by the greatest
efforts.
The losses, 50 far as sscertained, are about
IS follows:
s. r. Darling, $500; no insurance.
Beebe House, 81, 800; insured.
Judge Doolittle, $3.50; insured.
R. G. HOrr, 5000 insured.
Collier & Phipps, $2,5OO; insurance ez-
PRED a few hours before the FIRE.
The loss Of Memrs. Gilbert, GreesheimsE
and COburn is probably g, 900, with a par
tial insurance.
So far as yet known there can be no doubt
that the ere was the work Of an insendiary,
and active measures will be taken to trace
the MISTER out.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1861-12-17
NEW YORA mAHKEP-Doo. 1s


ELOBR-The political accounts from Furops
ne1 somewhat UNSETTLED the y arket, tut prices
however, nave undergone no decided change; hold.
eIs are arm and the tendency Is upward. Market
SALES 1850 bblS at s5,zs@s 30 for rejected; 5000
vo,4O@5,oO for superhne western; S5,65AB SIS Tor com
men 70 medium extra western; 81, 9Ja5,95 ior ship
gns p hsln extra round hoop Obioi S6,0S96,75 for
CANADA RIOUR-Modsrate business doing At
5sr9snsip 5giSSsss "a ssles i1s0 DDS at S5.5SA6,S0 for su-
~ EAasDh-hArko moro active. Sales 800
CORN mkAI-Markst quiet and UNCLAIMED.
~ J. ~ sIMafket scarce IS nrm. bales go
WHkETEMsrket unsettled BY the p~ol,tiosI new,
nom Europe nut prices thus Tar are without decided
change Tendency Il the market is up~ara. SALES
wauEee eIat at SI,2saISSsI; ss,60o' amber Ioaa \
Sl,s2al "a the latter price for very.choice: ls,5O0 bus
Michigsn At Sl,43pI,ls; 1900 bush red state st s ,S;
$50 bush hOice white Cansds at 81 80; lA.OOO bush
white Michigan at Sl,4s@i.50.
RKE-Market quiet at Ss9s5o.
-hAELEN-MAIket hrm sales 500 bush Canada
East e q; 100 hush o. iornia at Csc.
CukN-4arket a shade frmer with only vary
mo5erats business doing. Sales $500 bush 81 SKI
GesHo for common 70 primo mixed western aaoat;
0ATs-Market steady at 4e4So for jersey, Can
FORK Market steady, but CONTINUES in fair
$50 @g,M for prime.
BREE-Littlo more active, no change. Sales 100
bbls ct S4,OO@4,6O for country prime; 5,Oa5,5O for
country mess; sn,5O@l2,O 90 Tor rsPaoEed mes; Sis,75
0S,S71 Tor extra mess.
ShLmR MESS BKKF-MArkst arm at $3.50
BEHF uAlLs-In fair demand. Gales Of prime
DRESSED HOGs-Msrkst steady Gales at
.iWS ~mRAFR-Market Inactive. Sales At aka
4sc for shouldern: 4H4i6ko for hams.
PIG ed MEATS Market quiet and nomi-
nally unchanged.
BADON-Sides are firm but quiet, and small sales
have been made at ve'y Iull prices.
LARD-Iu fair demand; small sales at n
BUETkk--Selling ~ lRi4c for Ohio, and
l6G22c for state.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1861-12-17
FROM MIssauRI-

ST. LOUIS, Dec. I6.
Ali claims against the Department of the
West, which originated prior to October
18th, must be filed before the Examining
Commission, now in session in this city,
previous to January 10th, or they won't be
paid by the War Department. All commits.
stoned city officers and all county officers ex-
cept nine have taken the oath Of allegiance
prescribed by the State Convention. None
Of the Judges Of the Supreme Court and but
one State officer, Col. MOsley, Auditor, have
filed their oaths.
The secessioniss here openly a7ow their
Joy at the prospect for q war with England,
while the 6niOnists seem generally to hope
that the Administration will firmly adhere
to their already proclaimed position, and
not deliver up the rebel Ambassadors.
John Hogan, who was arrested on Satur-
day for embezzlement in a card Published
this evening, says the arrest was caused by
q disagreement between him and the Audit
ing officers of the general Postofice, which
might have been prevented by q pronpteE
examination OF his accounts.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1861-12-17
THE FEELING IN WASHINGTON.

W~AsHIhGToN, Dec. I6.
The excitement which was first caused by
the somewhat belligerent tone of the Euro
PeaD news is rapidly subsiding, and there is
a general belief that war with England can
easily be avoided without dishonor. The
President it is known Is strongly opposed 10
the adoption of a warlike policy against n
foreign power under the present circum.
stances of the country.
It is understood here In diplomatic circles
that Mexico is preparing to make a very
vigorous resistance to the invasion Of her
territory, BY Spain, France and England,
more vigorous than the allies at one time an
ticipated.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1861-12-17


lions Of dollars when II vas not nssded-
Some Of the s~uPeThuous force on The Rotou6o
river ought to be sent 70 KentoskY.
Bingham, Of Ohio, hsynardo Of T-sunes-s5.
and Morrill, Of Vermont ssverally spoEs q
favor Of the bill.
Blsir, OF No closed the debate IA rsply q
Mr.. Lovgoy. Be said, we have the bsst r.
son 70 believe that We have not men eaouVk
In the field for We have not bean able 70 can
quer the enemy anywhere e yet ard Ne
nave not met him ct any time excepting
when he outnumbeFed rs; hence, Ne have
DOT been able to drive back the foe one foot
Lovsoy replied, accounting for this By he
TACT that the enemy would not meet Is uu1es1
FleA be is In superior numbers.
Mr.. Blair-Thsn Why should not chr armv
oVsrrun the enemy2
Mr. LoVJOy-Beeause We have 10 Gene
rails.
Mr. Blair advocated the passage Of ths bin.
The bill was passed.
Mr.. Allen introduced q Joint rssolutioa
that, the Senate eoneurriug, when the House
adjourn on Thurday next it be until the lst
OF January. The resolution vas adopted b.
80 against So. Adjourned.
eREAfE.
Ar. Grimes presented spsdfon that Ia
consequences Of the present rebellion, slaverT
% absolutely and Internationally aboishsd.
M Ten Eyck offered resolution that ia
present war Is for the Union; according 10
the Constitution that the object Of tbe vaP
Is 70 save The former and enforee tha latts-
that it was so in the beginning asd sbo1i5
be 80 til the last; that measures ertrsns
radical and disruptiFe in thsmsslvss. ipvoi.
wing IN a common tate the loyal anddisiovsl
should not be resorted to, and that Ia SUD-
pressing treason the Government cannet
prove q traitor TO the organic law o. the
land. Laid over.
Mr.. Hale offered a resolution that The
COMMITTEES on Military Affairs inquire into
expediency Of providing 8 Uniform
manner for dealing with the slaves Of he
Ieoels1 q those made prisoners, OF ss-
nom Their masters. Agreed %.
Ar. Lane Of Indiana, offered 4 resolution
that the COMMITTEES On The judiciary bs r.
quesiedt TO provide q law 90 that those guilty
treason may be prevented from brfnqinT
suits Tor the collection Of debts in the oS1rf1
Of the United States. Agreed to.
Mr.. Sumner offered a resolution that The
Of Patents inquire If \ ad-
dl1onal legislation is necessary to secure
persons Of African descent the right 70 taxa
put patents. Agreed to.
Mr.. wilkinson offered the following prs-
and resolution.
Whereas, Jesse D. Bright, Senator from
Indiana did, IN the first Of March lat.
7llte a letter 70 JEFF Davis, "a letter vas
here read BY the Clerk, introducing E
Lincoln to Mr.. Davis, as having an i'm
'roVement in firearms and whereas, gueh
etter IS evidence Of d~isloyalty, therefore
kesotVe9 That Jesse D. Brightbe expelled
rom the Senate of the United States.
Mr.. Conway moved references Of the sub
eet to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Senator Sumner said he should intro
a French abolition bill soon.
Mr.. Bright made q few remarks in bis
defense Ia reply to s resolution to
INQUIRE into his conduct.
adjourned.