davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1862-09-29
A Dist;ller Hooked.

A warm, active, jealous Temperance
man, says I went to see a distiller
and offered him the pledge to sign. "No,
sir" said he, 6 manufacture the article,
and do you suppose l would sign? I'll
tell you what I'll do" said he 81 have.a
son, and | should be right glad If you could
get him to sign; and you may tell him if
he will, there are FIVE hundred dollars in
the hands of Mr.. Taylor, and the home
farm, and he shall have them both if he
signs it," Like many a father he was vii.
ling to give anything but the influence Of
example. So off | went in search of the
son. told him what his father said
Well, now" said he, show can o ex.
pect me to trot, when daddy and NANNY
both paces!" turned round, and wen,
right off after the old man-"Now," sale
!, " what do you say to that!" "Well
sir" said he, 81 pledge you my word
never saw it in that light before and
never will drink or manufacture anothe
drop as long as | live !" and he put hi
name down on the spot. l took tn
pledge to the young man with his father
name to it, and he signed it directly.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1862-09-29
cannot undo the past. or rectify q single mis-


cannot undo the past. or rectify o single mis-
take.
What q pilot is to the ship, the parent is
to the child. The one conducts the frai
bark far out to sea, beyond the reach of spe-
cial dangers, and then surrenders his charge
into other hands. The other guides a death
less spirit through the perils and quicksands
of childhood and youth, and then leaves it
to the mercy of q t~reacherous world, to drift
upon the tide of circumstances, or to follow
the bend of its in~clinations, given to it by
parental training and discipline. Though
the parent cannot insure a successful issue,
yet he is in a great degree responsible for
| the future career and the fate of his child
for it is expressly commanded. "Train up a
child the way he should 60, and when he is
old. he will not depart from it" If, then,
these words of the wise man are true, and if
children do depart from the way they should
go, or rather are never taught to walk in it,
and go down to destruction and to eternal
death, whose fault is it, if it is not the pa
rents?
Parents cannot be too deeply impressed
with the weight of responsibility which
presses upon them, or Of the importance
of the early religious training of the inrmor-
tai spirits entrusted to their care. Next to
their own salvation, there is no subject Of
so great Importance, or that should command
so much of their attention, their time, and
their labor, as the spiritual and intellectual
education of their children. 1t is their duty
to train them up for heaver-to FIT them fol
usefulness in this world, and for the enjoy
ment of the rest and felicity of the redeem
ed. This obligation is laid upon them ant
it is in their power, in . measure, so to 90
else the injunction of the apostle had neve
betn given them to bring up their childre
in the nurture and admonition of the Lore
Yet how many there are in every commun
ty, children even of protesting Christian
who, through the negligence of their parent
or the force oftheir evil example, or the wal
of timely or judicious instruction, hav
grown up in ignorance ito become viciou
prohigate, and wicked men a cause of gri
to their parents, and a source of moral co
contagion to the wide circle of acquaintan'
in which they msve. Many parents the
are who see these evils, and charge them
their proper source, who at the same tin
: are little conscious that the couree wLi'
they are pursuing with their own childr'
is tending to the same results-rrOtiga'
and ruin.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1862-09-29
The praying Sailor Boy.

The Cornelia was a good ship, (said one
OF the West India chaplains of the Amer
lean Seaman's Friend Society but at one
time We feared that she was on her last
voyage. We we're but a few days out from
New York, when q severe storm OF hve
days continuance overlook Us.
must tell You Of a feat Of a sailor boy
at the height of the storm. He was llts
orally a boy, and far better fitted for
thumbing the Spelling Book than furling
q sail in a storm. But his mother was a
widow, and where could the boy earn a
living for himself and mother better than
at sea! The ship was rolling fearfuliy.
Some of the rigging got foul at the mans
mast head, and it was necessary that some
one should 90 up and rectify it. 1t was a
p%erilous job. / was standing near the
mate and heard him order that boy to do
it! He lifted bis cap and glanced at the
swinging mast; the boiling, wrathful seas,
and at the steady, determined countenance
of the mate. He hesitated in silencesa
moment, then rushing across the deck, he
pitched down into theforecastle. Perhaps
he was gone two minutes, when he re-
turned, laid sls hands on the rahins, and
went up with a will. My eyes followed
him till my head was dizzy, when | turned
and demonstrated with the mate for send
ing the boy aloft. He conld not come
down alive? Why did you send him !
81 did it." replied the mate, "to save his
life. We've sometimes lost men overheard
but never a boy. See how he holds like a
squirrel. He is more careful; he'll come
down, l hope"
Again / looked till a tear dimmed my
eye, and | was compelled to turn away,
expecting every moment to catch aglimpse
of his last fall.
In about fifteen or twenty minutes he
came down, and Strengthening himself up
with conscious pride of having performed
a manly act, he walked aft with a smile
! on mis- countenance.
In the course of the day, I took occa-
t sion to speak to him, and asked him why
e he hesitated when ordered aloft? q
g went sir" said the boy to pray" "De
a you pray? ayes, sir I thought / Nigh
d not come down alive and | wentto commi
n my soul to God" "Where did you lear
to pray?" AT home; my mother wan
ted me to 90 to Sabbath School, and m
ID teacher urged me to pray to God to kee
1t me; and l do" What was that 20
he had in your jacket pockets" "My tests
e, ment, which my teacher gave me; | though
if [ did perish, l would have the word {
le God close to my heart"
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1862-09-29
FOR THE SPIRIT OF THE AGE.
In Memory Of James H, n. Everitt

In Memory Of James Fl. NJ. Everitt.
Not dead, but sl~eepeth,-calm and quiet,
Is the soldiers rest
Till waken'd by Almighty fiat,
Till summon'd by divine behest.
Not dead, but sleepeth-till the morning,
When, at the trumpet's stirring voice,
The ssul, with beauty, is adjoining
Again, the temple of its choice.
Not dead, bat sleepeth-rude commotion,
Clangor and strife shall be no more:
Now. life's frail bark has crossed the ocean,
Now, storms and tsmpssts, all are DER.
Not dead, but s~leepeth-gain'd the haven,
Comrades rejoice, tho lingering here
Upon your hearts, though deep engraven,
Even sl that rendered him SO dear.
No dead, but sleepeth-you are waking,
Toiling, throughout life's wOrk-a day:
Hsw sweet the sleep, that knows no breaking
How sweet the slumber. calm Away.
Not dead, but sl~eepeth-rest unbroken;
May you attain a rest like them
Surely-the promise hath been spoken,
That promise more precious than golding EN-.
Not dead, but slespeth-trust uushaksn,
And faith unfeign'd you'll initiate,
Then. hope, like them, to sleep to waken,
Unto the gloridea estate.
Not dead, but slsepeth-woe's high billow
Christ can command to soft repose,
Comrades, let His bosom be your pillow,
How much You need that rest, lie knows.
HATTIE.
AIropDsvuIu n n
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1862-09-29
Fresh Medicines Toilet Articles

TIME subscriber has the pleasure of announcing
i ~ mis- friends and the public generally, that al
ter much delay, trouble and expense, owing to the
war and interruption Of trade, he has procured a
Is III Inpply y Si hs Sa hae ha a0ne ng h Me % o19 f1r1 arJbc tes
some time past. He has to pay CASH for all he buys,
and hopes that such of his patrons as do not pay
promptly will take the hint, and that all in arrears,
who have not gone to the seat of war to fight for our
independence and dearest interests, viii pay up their
arrearases, or a part at least, so that he may be able
to meet pressing demands, and keep his Stock re-
plenishcd.
sG~ All orders from the country unless from
prompt and reliable parties) will go unnoticed, If not
accompanied with the CASH, or its equivalent.
P. G
Druggist, Raleigh, N. C.
August rs. 1861. l.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1862-09-29
GREENSBOROUGH
MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY

PAYS L LOSSES PROMPTLY
| s:-John A Mebane, Cyrus P Menden
II tall; DE- Weir, James d Garrett, L NJ Jones, N
Ii ID Wilson, VIM Barringer, David Mcknight, NJ s
Sherwood, Jed II Lindsay, RIM Sloan, G g Yates, X
Sterling, Greensboro; w A Wright, Wilmington
Alexander Miller, Newberne DR. VIM c Ramsey,
Wadcsborou.h; Rev II c Maynard, Franklinton; X
F Watson, Watsonville; Al York, Concord Rev b
Craven, Trinity College.
WILSON President.
JED INDSA Vice-President.
JOHN A. LIME Attorney.
PETER ADAMS, Secretary and Treasurer.
\. H.D; WILSON,
AL communications on business of the office should
be sent to PETER ADAMS, Secretary,
43-tf GreenshOrouph. N c..
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1862-09-29
THE PILES CAN BE REL

T AN DRIVEN TO THE NECESSITY OF
i advancing on my Vegetable Pile Ointment, not
because it is better now than 1t ever was, but because
every thing / buy, l have TO pay four prices. 1t Is my
send a box any where in the Southern Confederacy.
Address NEAL BROWN, Raleigh, n. c.
July 21. 1862. a.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1862-09-29

THIS Company has been in successful opera.
ton over 10 years, aud continues to take risks
upon all classes of property in the State, Except
Steam Mills and Turpentins Distilleries,) upon ia
vorable terms. Its Policies now cover property
amounting to SS,S37, $40, a large portion of which
is in country risks, and its present capital is owe
Seven Hundred Thousand Dollars, in bonds proIr
erly secured.
The average cost of Insurance upon the plan Ct
this Company has been less than one third of one
per cent per annum, on all grades Of property en-
braced in its operations.
All communications in reference to insurance
should be addressed to the Secretary, postpaid.
T. II. SELBY Presdt.
HANDEs s. SxIf1. Sec'y;
July 2, 1859. As
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1862-09-29

If thou wouldst be informed what God
has written concerning thee in heaven.
look into thine own bosom, and see what
graces he hath there wrought in thee.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1862-09-29
Headers. District of North Carolina,
RALEIGH, September 9th, 1852.
General Orders,
No. 9.

~ ALL PERSONS LIABLE TO MILITARY d.
3 TY under the CONSUMPTION law, are hereby re-
CURED to come to tho Camp of Instruction, near this
1irv. at once. Those doing so, will be allowed to
select the Infantry Regiments they wish to join, and
unless full, they will be assigned accordingly.
III. The Regiments OF Infantry and Artillery on du-
ty in this State are authorized to enlist Conscripts to
increase each Company of Infantry and Heavy Artil.
lery to one hundred men, but not exceeding it and
Light Batteries 10 one hundred and fifty men.
BY command of Brigadier General J. G. MARTN:
A. GORDON
Assistant Adjutant General.
Sept. 10, 1869. At.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1862-09-29
REAL T A FOB SALE.

r HAVE SEVERAL HOUSES AND LOTS IN THE
City of Raleigh, that i will sell for a fair price.
Some Of them are in the mort desirable portions Of
the City, and all in the occupancy of good tenants
at good priced rents For particulars apply to
A M
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1862-09-29

TIVE NORTH CAROLINA MUTUAL LIIE II
i SURANCE COMPANY insures healthy while
persons, from IA to so years of age, for / year
for years and for life. Also, healthy slavs
from IL to so years of age, for 1 or S years.
CHAS. z. JOHNSON, President.
Fl. W. Hustled, Attorney.
W.. Il. JONES, Treasurer.
All desired information given by Agents in al
tae towns and villages of the State, and by
r. II. BATTLE, Secy.
Raleigh, Dec. Z, 1859. Isl
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1862-09-29
MUSIC.

" Polka Militaire, by Asher, sc.
v YELLOW ROSE OF T~EXAS-Song, 25c.
HOME SWEET HOME, CSC.
SILVER LAKE ALT 1Oc.
STAR " T5c.
HER LIFE THE OLD LAND YET, 35c.
just received and for sale by w. L. POMEROY.
Raleigh. March 20, 1861. 81
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1862-11-12

q UGARS.--We can and will beat the market
- both in quality and price.
cUrLER, WARTS a SrEpeaAN..
T1IELD PEAS, Millet Seed, and Garden
u Seeds generally, for sale at the New Seed
Store.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1862-11-12
ESsMihchesteGsA
.lIIGlSE9as[ll&
Or. Churchills Specific Remedy
FOR COWS UMPTION

nj ERvoUS Debility, Scrofulu, Dyspepsia,
~ Bronchitis, &c. This is the most wonder
full curative agent known to medical science. N
has effected cures in every stage Of Consumption
unparalleled in the history Of Medicine. In Ner-
vous Debility and Dyspepsia, the Hypophosphites
may be regarded rs an almost sovereign remedy.
The Hypopkosphites have a two-fold and spe-
cfc action-on the one hand, increasing the
principle which constitutes Nervous Energy; on
the other, being the most powerful blood gene
rating agents known: They net with prompt
ness and certainty in all general morbid condi-
tons, such as Chronic Bronchitis, Asthma,
Scrofula, Marasmus, Ancmia, Female complaints,
&C.. and all disorders Of the Nervous or Blood
Systems. Their effect upon the tubercular con.
dition is immediate-all the general symptoms
disappearing with rapidity which is really mar
vclous. They increase the nervous or vital en-
ergy, relieve Cough, check NightSweats, dimin.
ish Expectoration, improve the Appetite, arrest
Diarrhea, and promote refreshing sleep. A fair
trial is certain cure. Winchester Genuins
Preparation of the Hypophites is the only reli-
able form of DIR. Churchill's Remedy, and Is up.
proved by the Medical Profession generally.--
Use no other, or any remedies containing Iron.
GS- PRICES:-In 7oz. Bottles, 81; 9 Bot.
ties for SIS. In 16oz. Bottles, So; three for SIS.
Circulars gratis Sold by all respectable Drug.
gists, and Mt the solo General Depot in the Uni.
ted States, by j. WINCHESTER,
SO John street, N. =.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1862-11-12
CONSUMPTION
CAN Sc oOREOl

DIR. HERBERT, of the Society Of Friends,
and member of our firm, is devoting his timo
principally to the cure of this most distressing
complaint, and is meeting with unparalleled sue.
cess.
He is aided by his experience, in his foreign
travels, on purely benevolent mission, where
he became acquainted with an indigenous plant,
used exclusively in the cure of consumption by
the natives Of the forest. The secret of his re-
cipe rests solely in his own bosom and would not
be impaired to another for any consideration.
For full particulars send for circular which
will be mailed for three cents or n stamp.
Address the firm Of j. ii, 4 Co., as below
en- nl69] Post Office Box 436
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1862-11-12
lllSaaN1Y8lg! P''lIll]
SPECIFIC REMEDY FOR
Spermatorrhea, or Seminal Weakness.
in either sex.


THIS is the only remedy for Sexual Dehili,
= ty, Impotency, Sterility, &c, which has
the approval Of the medical profession. It's sue.
cess has been most extraordinary--effcct cures
in cases where all other methods Of treatment
had failed One TO six boxes Of the Specific Pill
will permanently cure any case Of Seminal
Weakness, or its resulting Impotency, however
aggravating, whether constitutional, or arising
from abuse or excess.
IMPORTANT MEDICAL TESTIMONY.
II have used your Spec &c Pill in many on.
ses of Spermatorrhea, and with the most perfect
success. J. NJ. SANDERS, M, D."
"We believe il TO be as near Specific as any
medicine can be. We have cured many severe
cases with from six to ten doses.
DR.. b. KEITH, Amer. Jour. Of Ned. Science"
III have found them all that they could be do
sired. Their effect has been truly wonderful.
L. p. DroKEE, NJ: D."
Hss- This is not Homeopathic remedy, ner
Is there any mercury combined with II.
PRICE 81 per box; six boxes for 70, oy
mail, prepaid. For sale, by all respectable
Druggists, and at the sole General Depot in the
United States, by j. WIScHEsrER,
n146 1y1 SO John street, Now York
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1862-11-12

TT has gained its widespread popularity, and
l. its innumerable sales throughout the world,
from the following facts, which over $4,000 fam
lilies in the United States alone, who use them,
are ready TO endorse:
1. II makes the only seam formed by Sew
ing Machine, in which each stitch is indepen-
IDENTIFY locked, and without dependence upon the
other stitches for strength. rFF
2. II makes the only seam that will admit of
the thread being cut at every fourth stitch with
out injury to the seam in wear.
8. tits unnecessary to fasten the ends of seams
made by this machine. This Is doneby the ma
chine itself, without the use Of the hand needle.
4. The Grover a Baker stitch is the only one
formed from two ordinary spools, and without
winding from the spool into shuttle from three
to five times, for the under thread.
5. A seam thus formed is more elastic than
any other made by sewing machine, and lie
consequently very valuable in all goods that are
TO be washed and stretched under the iron.
8. The machine is adapted to all varieties Of
fabrics, serving each equally well, and requiring
no adjustment for any kind Of sewing, other
than the adaptation of needles and thread.
7. 1t is more easily kept in order than any 9TH
or machine, and need not be taken apart to be
oiled.
s. The machine sews common spool cotton,
silk and linen thread with equal facility.
o. The machine is so simple that an intelli-
gent child of ten years can readily learn to ope-
rate and keep 1t in order.
10. BY reason Of its simplicity of construction
and ease of management, it is best adapted to
all the wants of the family.
GSs- Send for circular with cuts of the diff.
ferent machines. Address
GROVER q BAKER S. M. Co., Detroit.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1862-11-12
c A u 10 N.

The public, in their eagerness to supply them
selves with sewing machines making the Gro
yer q Baker stitch, must not forget to purchase
them of the parties who alone are authorized to
sell them. All purchasers and users Of fraudu-
lent machines of this class will be visited with
certain prosecution. Those who have already
been induced to buy these fraudulent machines
can purchase license for their use, before pros
ecution, on proper application. All machines
sewing from two spools, and in which only one
needle penetrates the cloth, and having a feed
which allows the material 10 be turned at will,
are infringements. GROVER 4 BAKER S.M.Co.
495 Broadway, N. Y.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1862-11-12
THE AMERICAN
COLLECTING AGENCY,
BrOadWaY, III. ~.

NLAIMS Of all kinds against the General
~ Government, the State Government, the
City, or private parties, prosecuted at our own
risk and expense.
Against private parties we possess superior
facilities for collecting claims everywhere in the
United States and Canadas relieving merchants,
assignees, bankers, and others, of the care and
responsibility.
Special attention given to old debts, hard ca
ses, divorces, wills, estates, etc.
Soldiers pensions, pay and bounty secured
for them or their heirs. For that purpose, and
for prosecuting claims against the Government,
we have branch Office at Washington. No
charge made unless claims are collected.
Information and opinions given, and investi-
CATION made ,oithout charge, upon claims pro-
posed to be placed in our hands.
For particulars, address
III. HUNTINGTON LEE & CO.,
nice 1y] No. 240 Broadway, New York.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1862-11-12
WILLIAMS 4 ORvIS'
CELEBRATED
FAMILY SEWING MACHINES!
EQUAL TO THE
BEST MACHINES NOW OFFERED.

T1HE desideratum, so long sought, of n prac-
- teal good double thread Sewing Machine,
at low price, has at length been reached. These
are the only cheap Machines which work with
rwo threads, and form really durable and re-
liable stitch.
1t is considered the most simple and effective
yet introduced. It forms beautiful, strong and
elastic stitch, and will not rip though every
fourth stitch be cut. For simplicity of con-
struction, case Of motion, strength and durabil-
ity, it is not surpassed. 1t will sew the finest
Muslin, Cambrics, Cotton and Wooden Cloth
with equal facility. By its use, the tedious and
laborious work of family sewing is rendered a
pleasure and agreeable pastime.
1t has an under feeder, tho same as high priced
machines, which is a very important thing in
doing all kinds Of work. II makes seam that
will not rip or ravel, though every fourth stitch
be cut.
1t will hem, stitch, bind, tuck, fell, quilt and
embroider in the most superior manner. The
same Machine, by a mere exchange of spools,
can be adapted to all kinds of work.
The seam is as elastic as the most elastic fab
ric, so that IL is free from all liability to break in
washing, ironing or wear. 1t runs rapidly and
makes the least noise, and takes the Double Lock
Stitch, same as Grover a Bakers Machine.
To n new operator it is the most easy to learn
as it runs either way, and be learned in thir-
ty minutes. 1t is the most simply constructed,
easily learned, and less liable to arrangement.
We invite all who are in pursuit of an excel
lent machine, 10 examine this by all means.--
Samples of work sent by mail when requested.
Machines sent 10 persons who never saw them
are operated upon successfully after few hours
practice. Full printed instructions given with
each machine, and personal instruction to all
within reach.
N. B.-The best Silk, Twist Thread and Nee
dies on hand at all times.
EE Prices:-Plain Style, $50; Halt
Case, $a5; Henrraer, IS.
1881 CIV GATES, Agent for Michigan,
Rooms, No. 1903, Jefferson Ayenac, Detroit