The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1842-07-28

the Rev. Mr.. Treenans Address. viii some
friend who was present oblge US by notice Of it.
SUGAR CREEK TEMPERANCE CELE.
BRATION.
We had the qualification Of being pres.
ent, on Thursday last at the celebration OF
the 18Th anniversary Of the Sugar Creek
Temperance Society. The day proved
fine for the occasion and drew together
quite collection Of people, We should say
about 50O-a large part being ladies' =
About | o'clock a procession was formed
and proceeded to the Church. After all
had taken seats and the society called TO
order ieryent prayer was offered up BY
the Rev. DR.. Robinson. After the bust
ness of the Society was gone through with,
the President Of the Society addressed the
meeting. DR.. Dunlap and Mr.. J. z. Hen.
derson were severaIly called upon and each
nSilfCItu duuIGsSCS' ~ NOulu W INV iui-
Gus to notice one more than another, but
all breathed that high and lofty tone Of
sentiment that should characterize all who
are engaged in so noble a cause, and we
have no doubt that from the arguments ad-
duced that many were won over to the
cause. A Temperance Ode was then
sung, after which recess took place and
all proceeded to the Dinner bountilulIy
provided by the ladies, aud they are GER
,ainly entitled TO grea; credit for the ubun-
dance OF good cheer furnished, and all ap.
piled themselves with hearty good will to
discuss the subjects before them, and an
inroad was soon made in the turkcs, fowls,
pies, &c. giving evidence that no siimu.
liant was necessary 10 sharpen the appetite
Of cold water man or lady other than the
things themselves.
After short time spent in an inter.
change Of social and friendly greeting, the
again met, aud was addressed BY
the Rev. Mr.. Freeman, the Rev. DR.. Rob.
inson aud Wan. 5. Harris. Esq. Of Cabar-
rus. All the addresses were feelingly
and ably delivered. An incident related
Dy DIR. Robinson that occurred to himself,
showing the force of example, is worthy
IF the consideration Of every man who
owes his fellow as he ought. He stated
iha; number OF years ago while living
10 Concord two neighbors met together TO
take drink, after partaking OF the social
glass several times, It was proposed By
one of them 10 90 home, the other object
ed, and again commenced drinking, again
he request WAS made 10 go home, but
again declined, when it was observed why
could they not drink when the Parson did
so. DIR. Robinson stated that he resolved
from that time to let no man say the same
thing of him again. After the speakers
we're through a Temperance Ode was
sung, then the Constitution Of the Society
was read and an offer made TO those who
felt disposed to sign the pledge, and about
so joined, mostly young men and young
ladies'. At this stage of the proceedings
an interesting incideut took place-Mr.
Joseph McGlnnis arose and stated that al
though he had been in the habit OF drink.
Inr, and was not certain whether he had
taken too much or not at any time, yet If
his signing the pledge would induce any
one TO follow his example he would do so
cheertully and did sign-as soon as this
was known eight others joined from his en-
ample. The meeting was dismissed by
PRAYER. What a qualification it is TO the
phlanthropist to behold such rapid strides
as the temperance reform is making, and
we hope the time is coming when king
Alcohol shall not have a subject on the
earth.
Between the Addresses we had music
which added greatly to the interest of the
occasion.
CABARRUS COUNTY.
We were over 10 Concord during Tues
day of Cabarrus County Court, and as far