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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1851-05-02
THE GRoGSHoP KEEPER.

Who is he, and what is his business? To
answer this question truly, itmay be emphat-
ically said he is the vilest enemy to the human
family the world contains. Yes, verify, ifthere
be in this fair land Of ours, an evil of giant
power, confined to no class, or to no individual,
it is that influence exerted by the grog shop
keeper. 1t is true by his suavity of manner
and upright exterior, he may gain a character
for honesty and responsibility, and even receive
the laudations of his fellow-men, but still the
insidious influence of his death-dealing bust
ness is pervading all classes and poisoning eve
ry fountain of society, 1t is poIluting our
Courts of Justice and halls of Legislation
desecrating the PulPt-corrupting society in
all its Notwithstanding its destructive
blighting hand upon the young and rising gen.
Grafton, and forcing them with hasty strides to
irremediable destruction, or with u~nerring
certainty preparing them, not to be benefactors
of their race, but foul destroyers of all that is
pure and good. fhe, then, be this dangerous
character, who is sapping the foundation of
our boosted free institutions, should not the
voice of ~eloquence denounce, the power Of
the Press be exerted, and the influence Of
the Statesman engaged, in a~rresting this NIGH
ty evil?
Who is there that does not feel and wit
ness the blasting influence of the grog-shop p
In the family circle, around the fre-side, in GU
social intercourse, on the highways, in thu
house of God, the monster meets, confronts us
and worse than all, our laws and our publ,
men, cherish, encourage, invite hip, to tht
work of destruction in the communities wherv
we live! Will the time never come whel
our lawmakers and law -lispensers, will seel
to elevate their fellow-men, and purify societ
from this desolating and corrupting evil ?
When they will understand and practise tn
f true Science of Governmental science whic
t teaches to advance the general welfare and tn
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT of the whole COMMUNICATIVE
teaches how to preserve liberty pure and III
corrupted?
. God speed the day when these degradin
influences shall be brought to an end and il
= stead of the grog-shop keeper being hailed as
; benefactor and friend of his race, as some in til
r day of light and knowledge would make hi
IS he may be condemned and avoided, until
be forced to seek some other employment,
benefit and advantage to himself and fello'
men.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1851-05-02

Some four years since a young man,
residing in this city, formed the acquain-
lance of a young lady, and, after visiting
her for some time, it was mutually agreed
that they would be joined together in
the bands of wedlock. The day was de-
termined upon, and with anxious hearts
they looked forward to the time when
they should be made one. About a week
before this period arrived, the young man
vas called upon to deplore the loss of a
fond and affectionate parent, this unfore-
seen event rendered it necessary that
the marriage day should be postpo-
ned for some months. A few weeks be-
fore this time had passed, an advantage
Gus business engagement was proffered
to the intended groom TO visit California.
On consultation, The bride and her friends
came to the conclusion that a second
p-ostpouement of the day would prove
beneficial in the end. After spending a
year in San Francisco, the young man
determined TO settle there permanently;
and, in accordance with this determine
ton, wrote to the lady and requested her
to join him in California at the same
time naming the day for the coasumma-
ton of their anxious hopes. With great
joy the lady made due preparation fol
her departure, and in course Of time
reached California. Imagine her sorrow
on arriving there to find her intended
husband lying at the point of death from
an attack OF brain fever. Months passed
by, and through the providence Of Goo
the sick mar was sufficiently restored t.
be enabled, by the advice of the medica
attendant, to return to the United States
Once more the bridal day was named
and with joyful hearts the lovers started
for home, deeming it advisable not TO b.
united until they should reach New York
On reaching Panama the hero of our tai,
was attacked with the Chagres fever
After months of delay here, he again re
; covered sufficiently TO resume his %journe,
to this city-not, however. until the fit
E appointed time had passed by. Yester
day afternoon the lovers were united i
one of the up town churches. The youn
lady has certainly given a most s~atisfac
tory exemplifcation Of woman's con
: stancy.-New York Sun.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1851-05-02
~A w,;,or n tbe Salisbury v

81 writer in the Salisbury Waterman,
who disclaims having ever been a Son of Tenn
perance, repels the unjust and groundless as
PERSONS of " Candor" (whom we noticed two.
weeks ago) against the Order, in a successful
manner, and winds up with the following SEN
sible remarks:
II do not pretend TO enter upon a defence Of
the regalia and titles adopted by the Sons
l know nothing about them. But I would
rather see a son ofmine wearing a blue ribbon
in his coat than a red nose on his face-I would
rather see him marching under the ensigns
of royalty than laying in a hog wallow in front
of a doggery-I would rather hear him called
Worthy Patriarch Though l confess l do not
understand the meaning of the title0 than a
drunken loafer-and l would rather see him
pay sixpence a week towards the accumula-
ton of a fund to employ men of talents to lee
ture on temperance, than to see him spend
twenty-five or fifty cents a day to the keeper
OF some miserable liquor hole. And would
feel less fearful of his becoming an infdel, a
blasphemer, or one who would take up the
story of Jonah and the fish, priestcraft, &c.
in a Division of the Sons, than in a doggery
or among those who advocate strong drink.
JUSTTTIA."
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1851-05-02
OUR INFLUENCE.

By the exertions of the Sons of Temperance
the various communities in which the Divisions
are located, have been pervaded by a temper
ance sentiment which, as it is more elevated in
its principle, will be more progressive in its
character, and constant in Its action, than any
thing that has preceded it; and in the DIFF
ferent Divisions, are collected men of energy
of characteristics adherence to the cause of
Temperance, and the principles of our Or
der-governed by no fleeing impulse, but d.
rected in all their actions by firm, unwavering
principle-men, whose influence must and will
be powerful-who, as they observe and can APP
preciate the beneficial effects of our organiza-
ton, viii continue to uphold and support it I'M
til its permanenee is secured; or the necessity
for its existence shall have passed away with
the cessation of the evils it was instituted to
remove. Never did there exist in our Order,
or probably in any other merely temporal insti-
tuition, so many elements Of power and useful
ness, as at the present time are to be found
among the Sons of Temperance of this State.
Another fact deserving of notice, is the grad
ual removal of prejudice against our institu-
ton, from the minds of good men-truef friends
of the cause of Temperance. 1t is no uncom-
mon thing to find in the religious and political
papers, favorable and commendatory notices Of
the Sons of Temperance. As the public fruits
of our labors are seen in the elevation, and the
promotion of the happiness and virtue Of their
fellow-men, their own n~eighbors and kinsmen
good men are beginning to learn, that, as Re
publican Government has nothing to apprehend
from the secrets of societies whose labors are
expended in removing great public evils, ant
in preparing men for the more faithful anC
beneficial discharge of their duties as citizens
so, religion has nothing to apprehend from SO
( %cieties whose deliberations are conducted witt
secrecy, but the results Of whose u~ntiring ei
forts are publicly developed in the increase c
e virtue and pure morality. While many cannc
. see it to be their duty to unite with us, an
e many still continue, through blind and Wilt
h prejudice, to throw obstacles in our way, an
thus cast their influence, professedly consecr;
ted to the good, on the side of the evil, til
o majority of the christians Of this land are read
to bid us God speed" and to prey for OF
a success. Let it be our effort to remove pref
dice-not by railing accusation, but by pursI
ing the even tenor of our way, by untiring e.
lie %ertions to do good-and thus convince tho
of who opposed, that they were wrong, and v
v were right.
By actions prompted by Purity" of mott
directed by "LoYe-and prosecuted wi
" Fidelity" to the principles of our Order, =,
: shall assuredly succeed in overcoming the pr,
IT, udices of the good, and in overthrowing t
ur opposition of the ecl.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1851-05-02
OUR MECHANICS.

There is no doubt that Raleigh can boast as
skilful mechanics, as any Town in North Caro-
lima. They can turn out as good work, and as
cheap, Gall things considered as those Of N ORTIZ
ern cities. We were particularly struck, last
week, in passing the Coach Manufacturing Es-
adjustments of Mr.. Willis d. Williams, stu
ated about 100 yards east of the Baptist
Church, and Mr.. P. P. Williams, 100 yards
west of the Presbyterian Church, to observe
not only the large number, but the beauty, ele-
gance and style of finish, of their stock Of Car
riages, Buggies, &c. Every variety of vehicle
is manufactured by them in finished yet sub
%staRtial manner. Purchasers need not trouble
themselves to go TO Jersey, when such fine
carriages may be obtained at their own doors.
The extensive Machine Factories of Mr..
jus. Woltering and Mr.. Silas Burns, are also a
credit to the Town, and have turned out a varie-
ty of Machinery and other work in their lines,
Just as good as lhose obtained further North.
Almost every other branch of Mechanical
business is carried on in the best Of styles in
this City.
If our people generally would study theiI
own permanent interests, as we'll as the prosper
ity of Raleigh, they would manifest their aP-
probation of this worthy class of The communi.
ty, by patronizing them and building up the
Town, instead of spending their money in somt
distant market, to the neglect and disparage
ment Of the section in which they live. lie
US learn to encourage home industry, and in Thu
way build up a home market for our produc
tions.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1851-05-02

D E LADY,s BOOK.

This Magazine for May presents its usual
attractive features, and is particularly rich in
the matter of establishment. Cooley has three
charming steel plates-"Th The Language of
Flowers" " Spring" and Nov be Careful; >
besides an elegant engraved cover, representing
4" May Day Morning" One of Graham's plates
called Flora" is superior in point of beauty
and exquisite finish to anything he has given
this year.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1851-05-02
AN EARNEST CALL

We shall have pressing need for money
about the goth of May, and we would earnest
~ appeal to all indebted to us, either for Sub
scription, Emblems, Regalia, Printing or 9TH
erwise, to remit us the respective amounts due
us, by that time, in order to enable us to meet
our engagements promptly. We have plenty
owing us to do this, and we sincerely trust we
shall not be disappointed in receiving it in due
time.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1851-05-02

THE BRIDE DRINKING.-Slight cir
cumstances are often profoundly signif-
cam Of the whole future Of our lives.
So we have felt at the wedding festival,
when the hand Of the bride has put the
fatal glass into the hand of hsr husband,
and commended it TO bis lips by her
own example. We see IN that glass an
influence which win probably darken and
desolaie the married life upon which
they have Just entered. We see in her
act, that which, like the eating Of The
forbidden fruit by the mother of man.
kind, will bring death and all its woes
upon themselves, their children and their
childI ems children. A time will come,
we fear, when the memory Of this bride
will revert with bitterness to the glass
Of wine with which she celebrated her
wedding. Put it down quickly, for death
is in the cupl
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1851-05-02

Gr'I will never marry a man who
does not treat his mother WE'LL said a
lively friend to Us once.
And why notf 2 We inquired.
IL he is unkind to her TO whom he is
20 deeply indebted she replied, what
need one expect from him to whom he
owes comparatively nothing?'
There was sound philosophy in this
remark. Most Of our truly great men
have been noted for their kindness-yea.
reverence, even-with which they have
treated their mothers. Washington rev.
cred his. Roger Sherman treated his
with the most marked attention and il
was one Of the famous Judge Story's las
requests that he might be buried beside
his mother in Mount Auburn.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1851-05-02

MARRIAsE.-Steel says, wherever woman
pIights her troth, under the sky Of heaven,
at the domestic hearth, or in the consecrated
aisles, the ground is holy, the spirit of the
hour is sacramental. That it is thus felt by
the most trivial, may be observed at the mar
rage ceremony. Though the mirth may be
fast and furious before or after the irrevoca-
bic formula is spoken, yet at that point Of
time there is a shadow on the most laughing
lip; a moisture in the frmest eye. We'd
lock, indissoluble, except by an act of God,
a sacrament, whose solemnity reaches to eter'
nifty /; will always hold its ranks in literature
as the most impressive act Of human exper
ience, in dramatic writing, whether of thu
stage or closet, the play or novel. 1t mus
be 50. If the government, with all its usur
pations and aggressions, has been appropria
Ted to history, let the less ambitious portion
Of our literature be sacred to the affection t
the family based upon ~conjugal and parenta
love, as that institution in the state which
hitherto in the worlds annals, has been lit
tie else than the sad exponent of huma
ambition.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1851-05-02

ENEMIES TO TEMPERAKcE.-Who are
theys How shall We know them? All
profess to be the very best friends of the
cause in the world and what test will
distinguish the genuine from the coun-
terfeits The following will hardly ever
mislead our calculation iii a man while
protesting friendship for it, manifesis no
sympathy in common with its active
friends, if he is always found doubling
the wisdom Of their plans, without pro
posing any other, but lives only to sug-
gest doubts and throw suspicion on the
expediency of all plans adopted by 9TH
ers, you may put him down either as
an open enemy, or a false friend whose
assistance is considerably worse thar
useless.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1851-05-02
THE NATIONAL DIVISION,
EIGHTH ANNUAL SESSION,

Will be held at Toronto, Canada West, June
II, at 9 o'clock, A. NJ, where for the first time
the Grand Division of England and Scotland
are expected to be represented, together with
all the British Provinces in North America, as
well as all the States and Territories of the
United States, which, combined together, will
indeed form a Convention for good hitherto un-
equalled by any other moral movement Of the
present day.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1851-05-02
RALEIGH, n. G.
FRIDAY, MAY 2, 1851.

81 Subscribers whose papers are marked
with red ink or red pencil, are thereby infor-
med of the expiration of their subscription year
We shall continue to send the paper to all our
present subscribers, unless a discontinuance is
ordered. Those not desiring it another year
will return the paper; and those retaining it
will please forward the subscription money i'm
mediately.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1851-05-02

The Post Master General has decided, that
under the new Postage law, which win take eff
feet on the 1st July next, ceekly papers only
are entitled to circulate free of postage in the
county or district where published, and that
the Office of publication is the starting point,
and not county or district lines.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1851-05-02
NEW AND DELIGHTFUL WORK,
BY ELIZA COOK.

The Editors of the N. Y. Organ have in
press, and will be ready in a lew days, THE
GLASS OF GIN, a thrilling story by Eliza
Cook, the very popular EngliJh aulhOress.-
This is one of the most touching tales in the
English language, and should be circulated by
tens of thousands. Price IL I-2 cents single.
10 for a dollar, and a liberal deduction for larger
orders.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1851-05-02
TaAira' Drpartmrnt.

Op- A brother writing US from Mt. Pleasant,
Chatham County says: The Daughters of our
Union are progressing finely. They have ini-
t~iaiiOns at almost every meeting, notwithstan-
ding the opposition Of few who have SANDER
ousIy abused the Order. The Ladies are firm,
r~esolute and are not to be deferred from dTschar-
ging their duty, by the squeaking Of mice or The
hOOting Of owls. Success to them.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1851-05-02
NORTH CARoLINA BAPTIST.

The Editor of the AsheyilIe Messenger has
issued a Prospectus for publishing a paper with
the above title, to be edited by w. C. Berry,
]. M. Bryan and James Flythe. 1t is to be
devoted to the interests of the Baptist Demon
ination-plice 81 in advance, or Sl:5O if not
paid in advance.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1851-05-02

81 We learn that Pasquotank Division, at
Elizabeth City, celebrated their second ami
versary with great spirit on Wednesday week
joined by the Cadets. The address was deliv-
cred by Rev. ]. A. Doll, and is highly spoken
Of. Both Orders are in a highly fourishine
condition.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1851-05-02
-~~~~H<~>

&C. Warm weather is now commencing in
earnest and at this season all should provide
themselves with good MATTRESSES, on which
to sleep pleasantly at night, and LOUNGES,
for a comfortable afternoon nap. J. H. Harriss,
opposite the Court House, has on hand, and
is ready to make, all such articles, cheap and
%tastily.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1851-05-02

@The Grand Scribe has issued Charters
for Nutbush Division, No. IS, to be located in
Warren County; and Hiwassee Division, No.
81; both numbered back to fill up gaps occa-
stoned by Divisions FORGETTING their charters.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1851-05-02
.-1,w8~.>

"a A Brother writing US from Richmond
County, says: you have no doubt noticed
from our Returns, of the very few violations of
the Pledge. Iattribute this to the large circu-
lation the Spirit of the Age has among our
members. | heard a Brother say once, he did
not think a man could drink a dram with the
Spirit of the Age in his pocket. Enclosed you
will find SIS for another Club of subscribers to
this Office" This makes % subscribers we
have in this small Divisionl Many others, hav-
ing from so to 100 members, do not do as much
to sustain the Temperance Press Our Rich
mond friends are reaping the good effects Of
their course, as indicated in the above extract,
and we trust all other Divisions will take the
hint and do as the Springfield brethren have
done.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1851-05-02

e. We have received from a worthy friend,
a Poem Of sixty-one verses, for publication
1t would afford us pleasure to CRAFTY our Cor
respondent, but it is entirely too lengthy for our
Paper.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1851-05-02

o. An orator holding forth in favor
Of women, concluded thus" Oh, my
hearers, depend upon it, nothing beats
a good wife" beg your pardon" re-
Piled one Of his female auditors, I" a
drunken husband does"
The DRUHKARD's WIFE.-The toll
ing hand Of woman is a witness, in thou
sands Of instances, against the race Of
incorporate husbands, fathers, sons, and
brothers. For shame
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1851-05-02

There has been, as yet, no change in
the British Ministry. The Budget has
passed with little or no alteration.
A new Ministry has been organized in
France, with BARocHE at the head.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1851-05-02

FAIR Grove DIVISION, Sons Of Tenn
perance, had a celebration last Monday,
at which time the Division was compli-
mented with a splendid Bible, by fhe
young ladies of the vicinity. An Address
was prepared for :he occasion by Miss
Brandon but owing to a mournfnl dis
pensation of Providence, she was not pre-
sent TO deliver it. The Address however
was read by the Rev. Mr.. Lumsden, and
responded 10 by DR.. Rounsaville. Adj
dresses were also made by Drs. Pleas
ants and Winslow, together with some
appropriate remarks by John W. Thomas
Esq, when the large assemblage of la
dies and gentlemen repaired from the
stand in the grove TO the chuch, to at
tend the funeral services Of a young lady
OF the vicinity Greensboro Pal.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1851-05-02

ITO Be Continued.1
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1851-06-17

IN Pl ISSUANCE OF an order OF the
S,rYrrafs OF the County OF NewNo notice is hereby
gwen 20 all persons having claims againS. STEPHEN
kERRERO, late OF the CITY of New iorA deceased 70
present the with vouchers thereof Oh the slcntc
the office of fawr-ree Hon. NJ o. Wal,treei ne
CIV of NeW-Nork before the FIRST dap OF NDsenber
neat Dated New York. the xl>t da' II ADul. 1851
WILLIAM RENSEN. Executor
40 ias6alru' ADELAIDE FERRERO. Execution.
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SUPREME COURT.-In the matter of


ESsho anuli,.,on Of The Ha,or Aldermen AID Common
atty Of the Ctg OF Ncw-YorS. relative - me NlDbNlNG
of LIBERTY STREET, betweca Roadway an Hseea-
wch St II The cy u New York. Public Notice . heGeDy
gwen by the Mayor Aldermen and CounoaaY 81 me ciJ
Of s York pun statute sIch case MAZE and -
vdec that the slt the Mayor. Aldermen and COMMONLY
u the CITY II YORK intend 20 make appucaton m me
supreme Court - the state ~ Ne,v York, ~ SPECIAL Term
the sud Cour be- held n the CITY Hall NJ tle riy ~
New York SATU RDAY, the SIN day Of July, ieJi At
the opening of fhe Cour that day or s'n thereafter
- Counsel can ie heard for the appointment OF Comms-
sionefs II Estimate and Assessment M he above entitled
matter that the nature and extent ~ The Improvement =
the Widening Of Lherts-slIeet between BfoAi"y and
Grecuwlc stree; Ia the city Of NoS YosA b, Cutting OF
from the nohcriy sd, Of SAID Liberty street; ave feet from
Greenwich street % tie CaS.cTy SIDE - y NJ IS Liberty
street OF Eve feet two inches =: Grccavrh street and i've
feet three inches - the estcry SIDE ~ lO NJ s. Liberty
street and also by cutting ~ from the Sorthery side n
Liberty street much viii be required - make the
street fy-f0ur width from trench street % the
easiery side o oi No 80 1erysreci ana thence c9ni
ung the same new >outheriy line - Rrudlwsy Dated
New YORK Juue 1851 HENRY r DAVIES.
lel0 uyj Counsel 10 the CorporAt"ii