Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1850-09-13

man, is subjected to the modification, of ac-
knowleding to the negro who performs the
meanest drudgery, and who is sunken into the |
depths of degradation and ignorance, as his
half brother, through the influence of adrun-
ken father, made 80 by the rumseller?
Go, stand beside that miserable group in |
the Tavern bar-room, or grog shop; listen
to their conversation, Is it chaste and useful !
BY no means but there is poured forth an
effusion, full and abundant, Of most icen-
tious sentiments, and every one seems am
bilious to exceed his fellow, in concocting
vulture-like schemes; and relating foul and
loathsome incidents. There is stencil en-
mating and going forth, from such an asso-
citation, most communicating in its nature
Who can doubt this? And does not the IL
quor vender, to all intents, contribute to the
violation Of the seventh commandment? Is
it not violated in thought, deed and word +?
! This is beyond contradiction. Who can de-
ny but the path from the grog shop, and
tavern to the house Of .Wfame, is beaten
track? The young man Is bound to pace
, this track, till he IS deluged in woe and
| shame. o, what miserable connection
: between these two houses. As hard as the
: Tender may struggle to get out Of this pol
l luted predlcament, yet 1t were all inefiectu-
: al, except by giving up the accursed traffic.
! When you find community, addicted to
I habits at war with this precept, it is there
you find drunkenness prevailing, and o.
a course the tavern and grog shop greatly pat
+ ronized. The free use Of ardent spirits anC
s the commission Of the sin forbidden BY thi
l. commandment, in great many if not Will
/, but few exceptions; 60 hand in hand. Is
IS not the frequent occasion of gross seduction
It Behold fair virtue PROSTATE and bleeding
e speak to her, and with piteous cries sh
n points to her dcceiyer; turn to him, and h
4 Immediately points you to the tavern bal
l. room, and grog shop. Who can deny this
And has the traffic no connection with sue
ID inhumn deeds? o. how deep and dsr
ID the stains of pollution made upon man
7 moral nature and how has the fair name
Of nature been blasted and withered to rui
3 and infaIny, by tho unfeeling practice of
d quor dealing.
We Look abroad upon our land and see WIN
he a host Of illegitimate children; and are n
y, the indolent reckless, lawloss, peace-di
he turhing part of the community, constitut,
-ot from this class of beings? And what
cd expense to the country are such character
ny and how do such retard the progress of o
ur country in knowledge, virtue and usefy
sd- ness. Trace this polluted stream in all
on meanderings, and You will find its source
It's the traffic of ardent spirits. O! how u
to fortunate the occupation Of that man, who
the engaged IL preparing his fellow man for 10
out and vile indulgence What God-pro1
ow king, souldegralling avocation. Iiqu
rid dealer, you had better beg your bread #,
Of door TO door, than to be the first to move
ma sinking your fellow men, SO low in the SC;
led Of being, as to be on a level with the bru
owe 0! how vastly low does he stoop, in lei
ne, ing himself with so much willingness,
progenitor of so much vile corruption?
stop, reflect, and aid no longer in spread
adultery over our happy land.
(Io be coafinuea)