Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1851-01-10
DAUGHTERS OF TEMPERANCE.

DAUGHTERS OF TEMPERANCE.
We are gratifed to learn from the Grand
Sister Scribe, that since the formation of the
Grand Union for North Carolina, in Octo-
Der last, some eight or more Subordinate
Unions have been instituted in the State,
aud that the Order is doing well wherever
established. A brother Son." writing to
US from the eastern part Of the State, gives
It AZ his solemn conviction, that the Daugh-
ters will effect more good for the Temperance
cause than the Sons themselves. And for
one, we have not adoubt Of it, if the Ladies
are only energetic and persevering. But,
strange to say, there are Temperance men,
and Sons too, who are disposed to look
u~nfavorably upon this organization Sure
" they forget the unbounded influence of.
female character, when they attempt to gain
say the utility and potency of the "Daugh-
ters." They forget that, even in an unas-
sOciated capacity, the temperance cause owes
much if not most Of its triumphs, to the smiles
and countenance it has received from the
far daughters Of our land.
And, pray, why should the Ladies not
unite themselves together in their efforts for
the suppression Of this monster vice? Has
she not always been the innocent sufferer ?
Aye, verify, if any one on the face of Gods
green earth, has a righttO hate the intoxi-
eating bowl, and to labor for its discounte-
nance and disuse, it is WOMAN woman.
the iasSlted, the injured, the bereaved
All, but this she can do in a better and
more appropriate way, by smiling upon and
secOnding the efforts Of the sterner sex, rath-
er than by forming themselves into societies
for the purpose. When did this new doc
trine gain cuTencyi We have our female
benevolent societies, bible and tract societies,
composed exclusively of Ladies, and they
accomplish much good in this sphere, and
why not in the same way in the Temperance
cause Women have been immortalized in
song and history for deeds Of valor, patriot.
sm and devotion 10 country, why, then is
Il deemed indicate for them to labor in the
Tempensnce cause, under the name of wo.
menf
The historian informs us that during the
war against the MoOrs, Queen Isabella shared
in most of the campaigns, animating hel
husband and generals by her courage and
u~ndaunted perseverance; comforting then
under their reverses by her sweet and gra
cious speeches and pious confidence in Heav
en- and by her active humanity and her be
n%evOlent sympathy, sOftening as far as posi-
bic, the miseries Of var. The good Queel
was IN the camp, where the strife was raging
and there her kindly offices were bestowe,
and felt and appreciated.
Among the many Swiss Heroines, who's
names are still in the mouths Of every frien
o hberty and Of honor in the Helvetian ALPS
Is that of Martha Glar. When her countr
was assailed by the French, she rallied he
fair countrymen, who their husband.
fathers and brothers to the tent ed field, bal
ded together With the patriotic oath, ct
conquer or to die to live or to perish wit
the freedom and independence Of our de;
country"
And shall our fair country-vomen falt,
in waging a moral crusade against a foe wi
= breaking down their household gods, roI
bing home Of its joys, and running the dea
Get objects Of their love? No, mother
daughters, sisters-no! Up, girls, and
him-do all you can, by concentrated
well as personal effort, to Danish the spoil
from the land. Heed not the mavkish CT
that you are transcending the limits of pr
Priety. The enemy against whom you wa
stops not to enquire Of propriety, but air
. undiseriminating blow at all that is Lowell
agaiast all that is of good report. Go on
your work Of mercy, suffering nOught to d
courage you, remembering, that
"Such virtues must prevail, and day by day
Perfect IheiT power for though Of gentle kin
Vet. urged perpetual, such The stsrnest heart
Must gradual soften, and At length subdue."
Go on, We say. DESPITE all opposition, a
with the names Of the great, and good
your sex,
"Virtue shall enrol your names
Ontimes eternal rec0rds.,n