Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1850-11-22

to get our supper Although the wealth
er was 30 u~nfavorable and the road so
very lonesome, we had quite a pleasant
trip, cheered by the pleasing and con-
soling reflection that we would receive
q double recompense for our ride. And
indeed we were not disappointed. Will
lingly would we again set out this morn
ing, Notwithstanding u is a cold, cloudy
day, and the rain descending in tor
rents,) to meet Bro. White at some other
appointment, If circumstances would adj
nit Of It. On arriving at Tarboro,' we
were surprised to find that the people
knew so little about the Sons Of Temper
ance, and were not a little amused to
hear a gentleman-one too who seemed
10 be well informed on most any other
subject-remark, on the evening before
the lecture, that Temperance was all a
hambHg, and owed its origin to England
some thirty years ago. This Of cours
we corrected in a manner becoming
Son Of Temperance; but Bro. White, be-
fore the close Of bis lecture, completelv
disproved this ridiculous and ungrounded
assertion. No. sir, the people of thJ
land OF Liberty were the founders ofthil
good and noble institution. England ID
indebted to VI for the means so efectuaIl
ly used in restoring life, peace and plenl
ty to poor, suffering and afflicted hui
manity and from as she also learned
that Temperatures is also calculated to ell,
evate her citizens to glory and happil
ness, the better and surer TO prepara
them for endless felicity.
Tarboro' is certainly a very beautiful
little town, situated on the Tar river|
containing about 600 or 800 Inhabitants |;
and a more kind and hospifable set q
people We have never been so fortunate
to meet with. As we arrived the day
before Bro. White, we spent the time
very pleasantly in visiting some Of the
citizens, thereby giving a more extern
slve circulation for the appointment; SC
that when the hour arrived he had quite
large congregation, the house beins
crowded to OVERLOOKING. But from thu
prejudice entertained against all institu
tons Of this kind, by a certain class o
people very numerous in Edgecomb
Bro. White had almost despaired of form
ing a Division at that place, though hi
How OF %eloquence and reasoning power
are so great that mans heart must b,
made up Of the ingredients of adamant
not to be touched by his appeals to th
symPathies of men. 1t is presumption
IN US when we know our inability 10 d
him justice, TO attempt giving an accoun
of Bro. Whites lecture; therefore. w
must leave il with some other brothe
better calculated. Suffice it to say. tina
Notwithstanding the many opposers f
attendance, that after the close Of hi
lecture and the pledge being offered, L
entered their names as opposers and en-
emies to old king Alcohol.
The ladies too, (may God bless an
aid them in their good work. offered thei
James to the number Of IL as coadiutor
IN this great work of reform. Would /
God that all would follow their noble ez
ample, then would our country preser
a still more happy prospect. Bro. Pearc
was also IN attendance, and after III
close OF the services, he and Bio. Whit
repaired to the house of Mr.. p. P. Law
renee and organized the division. TIL
name, number and officers we have nc
been informed. Some brother will n
doubt give you the necessary informs
tor at an early period. We have ever
reason 10 believe that the lecture mad
deep and lasting impression upon tn
MINDS OF all IN attendance, and that er
long all opposition and preiudices wi
ne overcome, so that they will give the
aia and influence in working a gre,
revolution in the town of Tarboro.
Fraternally yours, in L., p. & F.