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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1851-08-01
LEAsBuRG CELEBRATION.

Bro. P. R. Hambriek assures us that our infor-
mant was in error in stating that the Leasburg
was not numerously attended. Bro.
R. says-"it was not only ga pleasant affair"
but was attended by a large crowd, and termin,
ated with the happiest results. The speeches
were indeedfne, and we had several ofthem; our
dinner was of the best, doing both credit to the
rons. AT night we had a torch light procession
and speeches from several visiting Brethren,
which tho off at hand, were hard to beat The
day passed off finely, every body was pleased, ex-
cept a few of the "hard shells" Though late
when we retired to the Division room, we had
one initiation and petitions from several more.
Good will follow the 4th in Leasburg."
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1851-08-01
THE WEATHER AND THE CROPS.

Old Sol has been trying himself, latterly, to
see how hot he could send his burning rays
dow upon this mundane sphere and fora time,
the "Clerk of the Weather " seemed to have
closed upthe fountains from whence emenate the
refreshing showers so essential to the endurance
of a July sun. Animal and vegetable life strug-
gled for weeks to survive without this necessary
element, and when about giving upin despair, 10 -.
the clouds gathered and copious rains descended
upon the earth. Then, if at no other time, the
veriest topper in the land could Join in the res
ponse of the Sons of Representative be
to God for water!'
In many parts of this section, the hopes of the
Farmer have been revived by "the latter rains
and a liberal reward to their tolls is in prospect
but in others we regret to learn there will be
almost a total failure of the corn crop; while in
the adjacent counties of Franklin, Granville,
Warren, de-, little or no tobacco or cotton will
be raisedl We hope the result, however, will
not be as gloomy as present prospects seem tc
indicate. Distressing accounts reach US also
frem Virginia, Tennessee, Georgia, dc.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1851-08-01
Tuhira' DrpurtmrHt.
DAUGHTERS OF TEMPERANCE

We rejoice 10 learR that the Union, in this
City. is in a thrifty and growing condition
They seldom have a meeting without initiating
one or more new members, and we are happy
10 know thai their influence in our community
il having a most salutary and restraining effect
upon those Of the sterner sex with whom they
sre brought into contact.
The power and influence of Woman has been
20 often discussed, that it may perhaps be regar-
ded rs unnecessary to dilate upon a subject so
universally acknowledged. But YET. with our
Brothers Of the Mississippi Star, we believe that
this power and influence, though acknowledged,
has never as yet been properly estimated in
fact she has herself failed to assume thatdomin-
ion and power to which she is entitled. We
have no reference now to political rights and
privileges-that is a matter involving consider
tons which it is no part of our intention to dis
cuss. Our reference is to her position in a moral,
social point Of view, therein is her great power,
and she has heretofore not exercised it as she
should have done
Suppose that the entire workings of the Tenn
perance movement had been in the hands OF wo'
men to the same almost exclusive extent that il
has been in that of nan, and that she had car
ried on the battle against King Alcohol with al
her might, had exercised all her influence Al
home and abroad in suppressing the great evi
Of rum drinking, a far greater amount Of goot
would have been effected by this time, than ha
been accomplished under present auspices.
The fact thus apparent, shows most cOnclu
sively that we have not been particular enougl
in soliciting the aid of woman. II she is north
of man,s loUs and admiration, is she not north
to tale he front rank in eUery increment calcldd
ssdtO elevate the condition Of humanity
Learning wisdom from the past, let us the
hepceforward do all we can to draw Woma
more completely into this great and gloriou
work. work which not only promises, but wi
accomplish more for her happiness and comfort
than every other moral, social organization /
existence. She was created for a lofty purpose
to fulfil a high exalted destiny.
II. accordance herewith most cordially do W
invite her cooperation to redeem man and les
woman, to remove the blighting curse, whic
1.-The ideally mildew has o~verspread the Who'll
Of this great Nation, and which, if banishet
win make it what its broad rich fields entitle
To be-the Eden Of the world.
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E. F. CHEIsrorHIRs, R. S.

No WINE AT THE PARTY-Mrs. Gossa-
mer might turn up her pretty nose and ex-
claim, How ridiculous to think of having a
fashionable party without winer Mr.. Ad-
dlepate, who aims to secure attention and
admiration by the questionable ornaments Of
his upper lip and chin, might echo "ridicu.
lous ! and the rubicund yisage of the portly
consumer ofturtle soup and brandy, might
be flushed with disappointment and a little
fashionable wrath if the wine was not forth
coming; and even the Hon. Mr.--be
heard to mutter in an under tone some aw-
full words about "fanaticism, ultraism, and
plebeian economy" This certainly would
never do. The family would lose caste by
such a violation of the eourtesies of life, and
therefore the wine must continue to fiow.-
The sons share the festivities and the wine
The dreadful appetite of the drunkard il
thus created, and when the eldest born il
laid in his brown hair in a drunkard's grave
the wretched parents return to their desolatc
home, revive their fainting spirits with a glas
Of l0ine, and talk with consoling friends o
" the affective disrtnsation of Gods Provi
dence." Their talk should be of the deplor
able results Of fashionable folly and dissipa
ton. Whatsoever a imam soweth that shall
he also reap" says the word of God. Iha
ana not another thing. The sower of thistl
seed must not expect to harvest whea
from the soil thus sown. Many wealthy ant
influential families have been for the last quar-
ter of a century sowing the seed of dissipa
ton in the virgin soil Of their children's hab
its, and they are nov gathering a harvest G
desolation and tears. 1t IS a natural GRO
from such sowing.-Dr. JeOett.
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MODERATE

There is a large class, yea, the larger class of
Of alcoholic beverages, themselves be-
ng the judges, who are ranked under the appel
ation-"moderate drinkers" If they indulge
regularly in p~otations of strong drink and are
only occasionally found intoxicated, they claimtc
be placed in the category with the moderate
drinker. Ifsuch an one sips three or four times
a day his chosen nectar, but is never known to
reach inebriation, he contends most ~strenuously
that there is no place he can be put legimately
but in the ranks of the moderate drinker. And
these men affect to look with loathing and dis
gust upon the "drunkard, as a beast unworthy
of the name of man. But if minute investiga-
ton be instituted, it will be readily found that
many who are Boosting of this cardinal virtue
Moderation-have taken many steps on the
down-road of Intemperance. There can be no
question that, the moderate use (strictly speak
ing) of intoxicating liquor, forms the most pow
erful inducement to the formation of habits of
intemPerance, and one Of the unerring signs
that this moderation is fast ripening into drunk
enness, is to be detected in the anxious and I'M
easy feelings which these moderate drinkers ex-
perience when deprived of their accustomed
stimulus and Grinrod tells US that these SEN
sations are undoubted evidence Of the iaebriGte
propensity. The truth is, Temperance does not
consist in the moderate use of any article, but
ain entire abstinence from every thing which is
injurious and unnecessary"
1t is an incontrovertible fact. saws Griprod
that that part of the community, in general
termed temperate, consumes a larger portion of
inebriating liquor, than those individuals who
are usually denominated drunkards." For ma
ny who are knotcp to be drunkards are what is
termed periodical drinkers-that is they drink
to great excess at certain periods, but when their
spree" is over they abstain altogether; while
the moderate drinker partakes regularly say Of
three glasses, per day, being some ten gallons Of
pure alcohol a year-a poison well known to be
most dangerous and fatal in its character. The
truth is, the use of alcoholic beverages in any
quantity, tends as surely to drunkenness,
As brooks run to rivers, rivers run to seas."
The only path of safety, then, is in total alb.
stinence. Experience has demonstrated that the
use of intoxicating compounds is found invaria.
bly, to degenerate into abuse. All attempts al
reformation, therefore, on any other principle
has, and of necessity must continueto fail. Stop
we beseech you, moderate drinker, in your mad
career. The habits you are forming, ifpersisted
in, viii ere long assume an irresistible sway, ant
soon
"The breach, tho small at first, soon opening
wide,
In rushes folly with a full moon tide"
Remember too, that
"In the flowers that wreathe the sparkling bowl
Fell adders hiss, and poisonous serpents roll"
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1851-08-01
OUTDOOR EFFORTS.

We rejoice to learn that the Divisions in this
City are taking steps for a grand public demon
s%tration, on the 30th of August, instant. We
are not able to give the particulars of this con-
templated celebration, to-day, but hope to do so
in our next. Our object in referring to the mat
ter at present is, to call attention to what APP
pears to us to be e deplorable fact, viz: that as
an Order, our laborsh have been confined too much
to the Division rooms-active out door opera
tons, the holding of frequent public meetings,
are neeessary-not only to awaken public at
tention to the subject of Temperance, but it is
equally important for the establishing in its
principles those who have been won into our
folds. Every Division must adopt some syste-
matte plan for public operations. Let the Divis-
ions composing the several districts, also adopt
some mode of united effort-let the ~watchword
be action aetion!! GctiOn!i! And let it be
our one set purpose, to hanish the demon of rum
from our State. And may God speed the cor
summation of our purposes.
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firm, but must be fed with daily success
ss, fall loosely of. Plain toll, and stead
fast continuance, and sober plan Of chast-
ensd hope, provident aud patient, these
only remain to us-these, with a glorious
wealth Of Truth and Principles and Prom
Uses. And they only stand with US o.
who have faith in these, and can bide their
time. And this Reform having come
round to this point Of struggle, where il
must wait for its principles TO work them
selves clear in the social mind, seems
now in the estimation of the multitude
10 have lost its prevalent force. But
this is simply the winter time Of our Re-
form IFS green leaves are shaken off,
aud bare and proGaic it carries on its hid
den life, and silently prepares its future
fruits
The stage we have reached in this NOR
al enterprise calls urgently for the hard
Ter graces Of Patience, Faith and Forti-
tude. Our canse was never so strong,
never 30 vital, so deep working and sub
stantially progressive as now. Only let
us be Notwithstanding, working, wait
ing. Let our principles be held firmly,
and vigorously pressed everywhere.
Patient Activity "Lei US not be weary
in well-doing. for in due time we shall
reap. il we faint not"
Let no man, then, grow faint in heart
or hand. This great and noble Reform
will go on to IFS contamination. Though
all its successes and all its reverses,
through dark days and bright, it has
thus far been steadily progressive.
Here and there the work has for a time
been checked. But the current is stron-
ger than the ripple on IFS surface. The
broad stream flows onward with slow,
deem, solemn strength. Instead of dis.
trust and dependency, a strong and hap
DIV confidence should ell our hearts. Nc
power can turn back this Reform, Of
permanently check it. Ours is no brieI
and easy work. II is not cheered on BY
the plaudits Of the multitude nor gracec
with dazzling successes. Come to i
with no faint heart; and no impatient
transient zeal. Let US adopt the senti
ment, 10 this and every good work, tina
the highest success and the noblest o
all triumphs for a moral being, is simply
to Be heartily and firmly in the Right
that, turn who will away from it, be wha
may the outward fortunes that attic nd it
We 90 Tor the cause Of Truth. To stant
in such a cause, even 10 its reverses, i
itself a victory. Washington and hi
little band of veterans. who NJ defeat
could conquer, were achieving a triumph
no less glorious, when retreating through
the Jerseys, in the dark days Of on
Revolution, before an insolent and pur
suing foe, than they who at yorktown
finished the struggle in victory.
aWhateyer veal or wo betide,
Turn never from the way Of Truth aside.
And leave the event in holy hope to Heaven.
And in all this conflict let our heart
be strong in God-strong in action, i
patience, and in prayer. Let US CIR
ourselves afresh to this work. Let u
be faithful and active. and God wi
order events.
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0~~-N~

CURE FOL INTEMPERANcE.-We have sell
dom met with a more striking instance of the
union of simplicity and wisdom for which the
Quakers are remarkable-than the following:
"a man addicted to the habits ofintoxica-
ton, was suffering all the miserable conse-
quences, and in amoment Of repentanoe, said
he would give any thing to cure himself.
1T is as easy as to open thy hand said the
Quaker.
Convince me of that, said the inebriate
and I will persevere in the experiment.
when hon takest the tempting glass in.
to thine hand, replied the friend, before thou
Iiftest the liquor to thy lips, open thy hand
and keep it open, and thou wilt be cured"
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dust must we return" Bowling with true rever-
ence and molly resignation to his wise decree, it
Is meet that we should express our admiration
Of, and love for, one whose virtues and purity
endeared her to us in life, and whose memory is
embalmed in our hearts, now that she has been
joined In that great "Union," to sing the song of
Moses and the Lamb forever. We rejoice to
learn that she was ready for the summons-that
she left behind a good testimony of her aeeep-
lance with God, with an unwavering reliance
upon the atoning sacrifice of our Lord and Sa-
viour Jesus Christ.
Resolged That we tender TO the parents and
family Of our deceased Sister, our sincere sym
pathy and coincidence in their melancholy be-
reavement; pointing them for consolation TO the
promises left on record by Him who doeth all
things well, and who looketh with compassion
upon the stricken and bereaved.
ReS0lred That the Charter Of this Union be
shrouded in Grape, as a testimonial of respect to
the memory of our deceased sister, who, though
belonging to another Union, at the time of heI
death, is dear to US on account of the delightful
associations Of the past, when she resided in
our midst.
ResOlped, That the r. S. furnish the family o.
the deceased with a copy of these proceedings
that they be entered on our record book, and
published in the Spirit of the Age
E A. G0RMAN P.S.
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sPD RATHER CARRY IT THAN THAT MoTH-
Err SHOULD Going from market the other
day, we observed a very small boy, who
gave no special indication, by dress or face,
Of other than ordinary sensations or training
in life, carrying a basket that was so heavy
as nearly to bear him down beneath it. We
observed, my boy you have q heavy load
Yes said he, but I'd rather carry it than
that mother should The remark was one
of a nature we love to hear but we do not
know that we should have thought enough
of it to have chronicled it, had we not seen
across the street a highly accomplished young
lady playing the piano, while her mother was
washing the windows. We have no reason
for forestalling the reflections and compari-
o n of our readers on the facts.
Wheeling Gazette.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1851-08-01

CADETS OF TEMPERAEcE.-Ihese young
soldiers in the great Cold Water Army are
making their mark and exertlng a most hap
DIV influence in many places in the United
States and British Provinces, and are giving
ample evidence to the friends ofthe temper
ance reform that when the present youths
of the country become the fathers and lead
ers of society, our cause Will fan into able and
experienced hands. We eouldwish the Sons
and all Others who now take the leadin tenn
perance movements, would appreciate and
encourage every effort made by our youthful
friends, for it is certainly a cause for gratitude
that so many of our juniors show an interest
in the reform, and in a little while they will
be the seniors, bearing the heat end burden.
of the day.-N Y. Organ. Il
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1851-08-01
RArEIeu. July IS, 1851

Al q regular meeting Of Good Samaritan U
pion. Mo- Daughters Of Temperance, held this
dav. the following Resolutions were unanimous
ly adopted:
WurRnAA, we have heard, with profound grief,
a. the sudden demise of Sister JULIA A. TURNER,
Of Henderson. one Of the Charter members OF
thie Union Therefore,
Rsselped That in this affecting dispensation
At our Heavenly Father. we are reminded of the
a.etinapess Of all earthly things: that neither
youth. beauty. virtue or religion can exempt US
f,c,s-the sAnrn d~eeree-"dust we are, and unto
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1851-08-01
TIE ROSE.

The 8 garden-queen, the Rose, outvies even
the dainty Violet in the number and enthu-
siasm of her laureates: she is indeed uuri-
vailed, both in popular and poetical fame
nor has she yet lost much of her renown; for
a rarity in literature would be that poem, if
Of any length, which should fail to offer his
homage at her fair and fragrant shrine
This favorite Of gods and men, the emblem
Of love and beauty, and the mute but EXPIRES
sive monitress that all that's bright must
fade,' has been in all ages the u~nwearying
theme Of the Poets, from the gay odes Of
Anacreon to the quaint moralizing songs and
sennets of our old English writer's ; and from
them, through a long and glorious vista of
names, illustrious among the minds nobility,
down to the present time, with its few great
and countless lesser lights.
The cheek of Beauty has ever been the
allotted theme of this floral queen and so it
is, and viii be but alas /! in many a fair face,
the vermeil blush has given place to a palid
hue. Tis in the morning sunshine, and the
billy breeze, that the true-tinted rose is sworn /;
but It's fresh hues fade and bIanch in the
crowded saloon or the heated hall. 1t is of
few votaries Of dissipation, that Herrick could
say
@One asked me where the roses grew,
l babe him not go seek,
But forthwith made my Julia show
A bud in either check"
In order to display their own elegant in
~vention in explanatory fables, the classic
Bards of old feign the Rose to have been orig
inally white and divers are the causes as
signed for its change of complexion. Her
rick, versifying one fancy, tells us
"'Tis said, as Cupid danc'd among
The gods, he down the nectar flung;
Which on the white rose being shed,
Made it ever after red"
Another legend is, that Venus, Fastening
to protect Adonis, trod on the thorns of the
rose, and, her foot being wounded, a few
drops of her celestial blood served to make
the flowers blush ever after for their cruelty
to their patron divinity.
The term "under the rose" sub rosa, ap
Il Piled t. any secret transaction, is perhap
not generally known to be of classic origin
Cupid, C on a time, wishing to gain as
s~istance from Hipocrates, the god of silence
gave him the rose by way ofbribe and from
this circumstance the custom formerly preva
lent among some nations, Of s~uspending
rose from the ceilings of rooms in which Sc
cret meetings were held, is evidently derived
and hence the familiar expression, " unde
the rose" which is very Insignificant unles
the origin Oft be known.
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RALEIGH, n. 9.
FRIDAY. AUGUST 1, 1851.


g. 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 discontinuanee ) is
ordered. Those not desiring it another year
will return the paper; and those retaining ii
will please forward the subscription money i'm
mediately.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1851-08-01

A pendulum has been suspended in the
Rotunda of the Capitol by Mr.. VIM. S. Ma
of this city, by which Foucault's expert
ment is satisfactory illustrated. Mr.. Mason
has also communicated to the Register a full
and clear statement ofthe philosophical prin-
ciples npon which its success depends. Such
an explanation has been a desideratum with
the public for some time.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1851-08-01

CIRCULATE TUE DocUNENTs.-Springield DiFis-
ion has ordered 100 copies of Wetmore's Appeal
to Protestant Christians, for gratuitous eireula-
ton; nearly every member is also a subscriber
to the Age. The cause is, of course, prosperous
in that region.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1851-08-01

In answer to enquiries on the subject, we
would state, that the Grand Division of North
Carolina meets in Raleigh on the 4th Tuesday
1.-THE 2sth day. of October next.
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- We frequently receive complaints from
Divisions of the difi,lty in having their officers
installed. By reference to the Note at the head
of page &c of the B. B., it will be seen, that in
the absence ola D. G. W. p, the Oldest P. W. P.
present can perform the ceremonies of i~nstalla-
ton.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1851-08-01

u The Poetic Dream, sent by an esteemed
Correspondent. shall appear in our next.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1851-08-01

u The Grand Scribe has issued a Charter
for Philadelphus Division. No 267, to be located
in Robson County.
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CONDITION OF THE ORDER.

We continue below our summary of the net
gain and loss of Divisions, for the past Quarter
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1851-04-10
n1We publish. below, this morning

IPWe publish, below, this morning,
corrected returns from all the towns in
the State except Exeter Allen is cleo
ted by about 500 majority; the other
candidates on the locoloco ticket are
elected by small majority. .l.. .
The General Assembly will stand,
Senate IA Wings, l6 Democrats, Inclu-
ding the Lieut.. Governor three no
choice and Exeter to be heard FROM
House 35 Wings, 81 Democrats, 5 no
cho .ce, Exeter TO be heard from.
Since the above was IN type, we learn
that Exeter has elected locoloco SEN
ator and Representative; and North
Kingstown a locoloco Senator.
MIR. King is elected from the Eastern
District by l52 majority over all MIR
Thurston is elected in the Western
District by over n thousand majority.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1851-04-10

C3-About Q O'Clock last evening, U.
S. Marshal Devcns, and deputies. aided
by posse Of Police and Constabes,
arrested fugitive slave named Symmes,
on Hanover street. A conflict ensucd
at the time of the arrest, during which
police officer Asa O. Butman was Sc
vcreIy stabbed in the upper par, Of the
leg.
The fugitive was conveyed TO the
Court House, where he was kept in Gus
tody during the night. Several Of the
co'ored population followed 10 the vi
cimty of the Court House, but no par.
tirular disturbance occurred. Squads OF
black and white sympathIzers however
prowIed about the vicinity at quite a
late hour. The agent sent here from
the South to claim the fugitive, was
present at the arrest 49, Boston Times.