Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1851-07-18

made for a public dinner on the occasion. So
at an eaflyh0ur of the 'glorious fourth, there
was collected a large concourse of people of
all classes. Not only was Woman there, pre-
senting her offerings at the shrine Of the Sons.
but the good and the intelligent, the infiuen-
tial andthe humble, the rich and the poor, all
were witnessing and mingling in the scenes of
the occasion. At IL o'clock a procession was
formed of the citizens, by Maj. H. B. Cook
marshal oftle day, aided by Mr.. B. A. Shoot
er assistant Matshal, which was Joined by the
Division under the charge of Capt ST. Page.
The Procession proceeded to IN arbor pre-
pared for the occasion, where a large congre-
cation of people had assembled. After an ap-
propFiate Ode was sung, and The Throne Of
Grace was addressed by Rev. d. s. Edwards,
Chaplain the following interesting exercises
took place, the whole being interspersed with
! appropriate Odes and excellent music from the
Band. = AI llE1t& ~ 1@ 3
Miss Martha E. Shooter, in behalf of the.
Ladies in the vicinity, presented the Division
with an elegant Bible, ina very neat and APP
propriate address, doing credit to herself and
the Ladies whom she represented. It was re-
eeived in behalf of the Sons, by Mr.. Jno. w.
Needy, thanking the ladies' for the valuable
present given to the Division and for their inte-
rest manifested in behalf of the Order, by prof
fering this token asa mark of their esteem and
appreciation, and assuring them that the Divis-
ion would ever cherish the gift with the most
profound reverence and esteem.
Mrs. E. Fuller in behalf of the Ladies, pre-
scented the Division a Banner, which was re-
ceived by Mr.. Geo. E. Shooter. The part
performed by Mrs. Fuller we are sure cannot
be easily excelled, and the response by Mr..
Geo. e. Shooter. was equally appropriate, and
in every respect worthy of the appointment.
/ The scenes presented were such as were
calculated to challenge the nerves of the
strongest Of Alcohors friends. Before then
were \ great number of the beautyand mtelli
gence of fhe country-before them was 8 mos
/ splendid Bible and Banner, all showing fort
the great interest felt by the fair sex in thG
cause of Temperance. With such gifts MAJ
THE receivers go to work with increased energy
The Bible as their guide and with such a Ban
ner streaming over them. may they remember
Il When that flag shall float DER them,
And catch the beams ofHeaven's light
Those who hate-or those who love them,
< Will deeply feel their, cause is right.
|, After the ceremonies of presentation wer
over, the Declaration of Independence, with
! sketch of the cause which led to il, was rea
1 in a clear, distinct snd forcible manner by \
tC. McDufie. After which Mr.. G. IL. Earle
rose and addressed the congregation for tn
4 space Of nearly an hour in T. very a~ppropriat
style.
We expected something rich from the Speal
: er end truly were not disappointed. We hay
I heard many, but seldom has it been our LOT
4 hear one who could handle his subject like (
I'm. Fairlee. All the powers of his noble an
!. highly cultivated mind were brought TO be-
on his subject, into which he seemed to infu'
all the ardor Of his soul But why say al
more on this head? To those who had fl
i pleasure of hearing Mr.. Fairlee, our feeble e
coniums are useless /; while to those who hi
D not that pleasure We can convey not the mo
I distant idea Of his surprising ~eloquence.
The Benedietion was then pronounced
! the Chaplain, when the Sons marched back
! their Room. The crowd then.assembIed in Il
7ove beside the arbor TO partake Of q boun
! fuI dinner, which had been prepared for {
! oce. SION, there being " enough foreach tndal
I and every one was amply refreshed. Here W
a fine display Of the hospitality and Hhdne
] of the people in the vicinity, which c2n .seldo
be equalled and never surpassed.
Pl To say that the whole was a beautiful di
play, does not express half the emotions viii
: would naturally arise in the bosom Of eve
&c lover of good order, decency and sobriety,
witnessing such n scene. Imagine to yours,
upwards of 1000 well dressed orderly citizel
ne all mingling together with the utu ost ffier
ship and cofdiality-every thing passed Of VI
and every person went home cheerful and Ia
by, unless there were some who had herei
fore been true lovers of apple Jack" a
ID, who then went home with sorrow and COW
to ton resting on their hearts, PHILO.
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