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New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1851-06-21
ELoRENCE and KEYPORT.-Thesc

q towns are situated on thc Delaware and on the Ran
IAN IN the direct line between Now YORK aud philadelphia
They poS,esS cvcr adgantace pf ,co oi ic,iuuoc a
plank Road IA about be- constructed between them wur
will be he permanent thorouehac between he North ann
the South and become the site o al Che prominent man ic
turing operations OF the country.
Plans and information max De- hal a. Vie
OFFICES OF TIE FLORENCE NEWPORT co,
Al Florence or keyptt.
Orai the Trans fer Offices % f'e Company
COR or WALNUT X DOCK SITS. PHILADELPHIA.
,eiB l0ts And NANON ER-Sl, NEW YORK.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1851-07-25

soldiers, her husband, who had been in pur-
suit of the enemy, came up, and we may
imagine his surprise at seeing his wife, whom
he had but a day before left sixty miles dis
tant. She remained during the day rojoic-
ing with the victors and ministering to the
wounded, and at midnight again mounted
her mare and started for home. They wish
ed her to stay until morning, and they would
send a party with her, but she told them no
party could keep up with her SO Fastening
back, she returned to her home and child
which she reached in safety.
Though Mrs. Sloclumb could ride a horse,
shoot a pistol, or take part in many mascu.
line employments, she was not inattentive tt
more feminine duties ; she carded, spun
wove, cut, and made all the clothes worn BY
her husband during the Southern campaign
and the material of her own dress was man
ufacturcd by her own hands"
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1851-07-25
"He that will not reason is a bigot,
"He that dare not is o coward"

In what way can bigotry be more disgusting
ly exhibited, than by the course pursued by
some Churches in accommodating such of its
members as may have felt it to be their duty to
connect themselves with the Sons of Temper
ance? What, to shut the doors of a Church, Ia
king the Bible for its guide, one of whose cardi-
nal principles is Temperance, against a member
who has associated himself with an Institution
whose chief object is to promote this virtuel-
As has been remarked by the Cayuga Chief-An
honest difference of opinion, we never complain
of; but when a church bars its doors against a
man because he belongs to the Order Of the
Sons of Temperance-an Order which is no
more a secret Society than many a church orga-
nization-we are prompted to speak Indignantly
and plainly. If the Order has produced wrong
if its influence has been evil, point it out frank
ly and honorably and like christians, and not
cry out "Secret Society" and attempt to shut
heaven itself against one ofthe members as though
he were a loathsome and aceursed leper. We
wish every church member in Gods Universe
bound under the throb of moral redemption
and Anglers IN Heaven be made glad-the cause
of the Redeemer moving with ten-fold speed
Wherever the Order has had a foothold, 1t has
left some record of good. Thousands of citizens
have been sAvED-not made Temperance men
merely, but SAVED, and large numbers under the
blessing of Heaven, restored to a higher and no.
lier institution. Thousands have been restored
which all other influences failed to reach, and
yet some churches would hedge up and barri
cade the very pathway to bliss against suchI
We know of an excellent man (says the Chief
who was dealt with thus. The tears ran down
his cheeks as he ~solemnly said, ''if ! must leav,
either, 1 will leave the church. ! cannot be
Son of Temperance in the church, but 1 can b
a Christian and a Son out of it. Brethren, goot
bye"
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1851-07-25

how Is your mistress this mornings z at the
Jane time d~exterously inserting a dime in
her hand.
ThAhk'ee, masa,-she be nifty well dis
mornihg-so is old Miss
What is that you have under your ARM
continued the interested interrogation.
oh! desc here, massa-dese is huff bot
ties.
why, does your old miss use snuff at that
rate.l Only been here three days, and i'm
bibed three bottles of that horrible Scotch
poison 2 and as the fastidious despiser of the
noxious weed uttered this deprecatory inqui.
~, he had an involuntary retching at the
very idea Of having such an invetcrate snuff:
taker for a mother-in-law.
No It amt old miss. Ii be young misses
Dey buys baccar to chaw and keep theil
mouth clean for de young gentlemen
Great Godp exclaimed our fastidious friend
rushing desperately down stairs, that sucl
loveliness should be linked to such flthiness
Ever siDce, our friend has abandoned hi
rural tastes, and now beievesin French chall
and tallow grease.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1851-07-25
L NEXT VOLUME.

Five numbers of the Age, after the present
will nishth second year ofits publication. We
desire to enter upon the third volume with clear
books-that is, with all arrearages paid up by
every subscriber. We beg, therefore, that all
who may receive their papers with our red
mark upon them, will forthwith forward us then
subscriptions without delay. All who owe fol
three months, from the LIST of September next
will be stricken from our lists, and their accounts
forwarded for payment, which as honest mer
we shall expect them to liquidate forthwith. W,
hope, however, to have no occasion to cut tn,
acquaintance of any of our friends but oul
Paper being published on such low terms, com
pels us to require prompt payments if we expec
to keep our head above water"
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1851-07-25
BUxcoMBE co. N. C.. july I4th. 1851.

Bro. GoRMAN According to previous APP
pointment, Bro. ] 5 Bernett and myself met
the petitioners for Turkey Creek Division,
for the purpose of organizing. We both made
speeches " to the best of our skill and ability
after which we initiated the new members in
due form, and then installed their officers,
which are as follows: leicester Chapman, w
P; John F Palmer, w A; Robert Hawkins,
RS; Wm t Erwin, A r S; John F Alex
ander, F S; Jesse Palmer, T; George w Pal
mer, C; Thos. G. Roberts, A G; Levi w
Hips, S; Erwin West, o S.
The next day friday we went to Sandy
Marsh where we again had the pleasure Of
trying our o~r0tOry before a respectable audi
ence, and organizing SANDY Marsh" Division.
The officers for the current Quarter, are, Jas.
Lowery, w P; Alexander Robson, w A;
John H Robson, Z S; A X S; John
w Wells, F S; James NJ Lowery, T; Josiah
Henry, C; William F Wells, A c; William
Tate, ] S; -OS.
You may think from the increasing number
of Divisions in this county, that we are free
from persecution, but of this you are mistaken;
tor | can assure you every thing has been said
of US that the miScreantca concoct and setin
motion. Such is the character of our oppo-
nents, that they will believe the lowest billings
gate slang that the fallen nature of man can
imagine. ana use u as the gladiator would his
sword, rather than believe The sacred tcord and
honor of a man who has a right to know-I
mean one that has been initiated into the sse-
~crets," as they say. We have been called a
society of Infdels,'' a acompany of midnight
jewellers" an "arm of R~omanism," a "branch of
Masons," Ono objection TO that) followers of
false Prophets ''"Wolves in Sleeps clothing"
a 'set ofmen conspiring against the liberties
Of the country" &c. &c. Yet sir, We have en-
deavored to show the world, by our conduct as
"Sons," that the charges made, were gross pre-
varications, originating in grieUous ignorance,
or toilfuI corruption ofhedrt. We feel that the
sentiment of Bacon, is appropo here, @Truth
crushed to earth Will rise again" Our flag is
boisted in this "hilly country and upon it in
scribed, Gin heart at least) { onward, onward.''
1t seems to us that any man who possesses one
speck of Philanthropy, must, when he sees the
ravages this vile monster is mixing in our land
sees the broken hearted and disconsolate
parents, marching to a premature graye-hears
the heart rending and pathetic call of the wild
ows-and sees the tattered garments of the
many orphans Of the country, must arise from
6 his lethargy, throw off his stupefaction, and
man himself up in the good and Heaven favor
ed cause, the cause Of all mankind" May
, these new Divisions have great success in theil
noble undertaking.
am yours, fraternally, in L, P &F.,
n, J.. A. REAGAN.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1851-07-25
ALEXANDER Co., N. c.. july 10Th. 1881.


Bro. GoRMAN: Having seen nothing in the
Spirit of the Age for some time respecting Tay-
louisville Division, / would say our glorious
Banner of Love, Purity and Fidelity is still foa-
ting in the breeze. Although our Division has
existed but little over a year and its members
have had to battle against the strongest oppo-
sition, we have risen from Ia members to so,
@and still they ONE !" and despite the oppo-
sition of interest, appetite, prejudice and igno-
rance, we hope soon to number one hundred.
Our little army is composed of brave soldiers,
who have buckled on the armour of Temper
ance and enlisted during the war, and with the
watehword sever onword," victory is sure
But when shall we consider the victory gained!
Not till the last dram shop shall be closed,
when the smoke shall no longer be seen rising
from the Still House, when the last drunkard
shall become a sober man, clothed in his right
mind, wearing sweet smiles with face u~pturned
to Heaven, when his wife no longer shudders
at his approach, when his children no longer
flee on his return, when the principles of Tem-
perance. Benevolence aud Brotherly Love shall
reign triumphant DER this nation; and when
they shall reign triumphant DER the world; then,
alike the Rainbow above the retiring cloud,
will be reflected the glories of milleannial sun
from one end of the earth to the other"
But. Mr.. Editor, when we set out we inten-
ded telling you and your numerous readers
something about Taylorsville and fyou will
allow US TO indulge a little in County pride,
we would say that We have the neatest and
most quiet little village we have ever seen
and we have seen not a few. But why do Won
say, does quiet, peace and harmony reign tberel
l will tell you. In the first place, we have nc
tipping Shop here we have a number Of mer.
chants, but they deal not in the filthy drug. n,
most Of them being Sons; in fact. the most o
her citizens belong to the order, and there /
but one man in the place that drinks. and we
are happy to say he is by no means a drunkard
Now II there is another village in the good q,
North State that can say as much for herself
! we want to hear from her.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1851-07-25
GAitur'a Correspondence.

The favors of so many correspondents crowd
in upon us, that we are compelled to abridge
the greater portion of them, in order to give
all a hearing-EDIToR.
DANBURY, Stokes Co, N. c.,
June goth, 1851.
Bro. GoRMAN- have the pleasure of in
forming you that myself and two other MEM
bers Of the Order, met at Sandy Ridge, in
Stokes county, according to previous appoint
meni, for the purpose Of organizing Beacon
Star Division, No. 81, on The 18th day of
June. Most of the petitioners we're present
and seemed determined to persevere IN their
praiseworthy resolution. The following are the
officers who were regularly installed DR.. d
B Thomas, w P; DIV Edwards, w A; Jno
Banner, r s A ] Moore, A R S ; II Snow,
F S; H Smith. T; w NJ Banner, G; w
Lovings. A c.; TPayn, I S; w Coley, S.
This Division goes to work with considera-
bic difficulty to encounter, SO far as prejudice
is concerned but we hope they will perssvere,
and surmount all those difficulties and come
out more than conquerers.
Yours in L, P & F.,
JOHN B. KNGSBURY, DGW P.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1851-07-25

so it is with the liquor selling establishments of
the land. If we mast have them, OIL let them
be of the vilest, lowest, meanest character, where
the mutilated monuments of Gods wrath may
meet in their filth and degradation, and bury
themselves in their infamy, until the grave hides
them forever; but entail not upon us these "re-
spectacle" fashionable establishments, where the
unwary ~virtuous youth are led astray and pre-
pared for the second and lower degrees of this
college of infamy, crime and death; and thus
the school of drunkenness be kept continually
filled The, foriner haunt, they would scorn to
visit its filthy purlieus-the latter they unsus-
Pectingly enter and are inevitably led to all the
dread consequences of the first.
But we, have already extended these remarks
far enough, though we could say much more il.
Illustrative of the power and force of Prof. Hew.
let's inimitable mode of lecturing, but we must
forbear. We will add, however, that we re,
ceived a promise from him to visit our State in
August or September next, and lift was the de
sire of the members of the Order, he would Wis
it different portions and deliver Lectures upor
the great subject of Temperance. There ar,
some counties in which Bro. White did not lee
ture, that we should be glad for Prof Hewlett
to visit, viz: franklin, Macon, Haywood, Chero
kee, and a few others. If those interested de
sire, we have no doubt he would go to thos
places, l~ecturing at convenient points on hi
route. Prof HIS plan for enumeration for hi
services is, after speaking, to take up a collection
and he is content with what may be tendere,
him as the free will offering of the people,
Should it be desired thathe should take a trip i
the direction indicated, or any other, a line ad
dressed TO the Editor of this Paper, (post paid
will be communicated to him. Should Arrange
ments be made for his visiting those extrem
Western Counties, we should be glad to be flu
nished with a list of judicious appointments o
d the route. All who hear him will doubtless h
highly pleased.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1851-07-25
wEsrnnOoks, Bladen co July l4th, 1851.

WEsTBRooKs, Bladen CO July 14th, 1851.
BRO. GoRMAN On Saturday, the 18th
inst, accompanied by P. W. P. VIM. West
brooks, DIS Bright, H Bright, D c Daniel and
several other members, all Of Carvers Creek
Division, we met at Pine Log, and organized
Pine Log Division, No, 265, according to the
rules and usages of our Order. 1t was quite
an interesting time, and the new members have
the nerve aud frmness to fight m~anfnlly in and
for the good cause, the cause of all mankind.
The following are the officers: DIX Nickel
lin, w p James 4 Iaddoek, w A; NealM
Norton, Il S; Abel Burnv C; David Had
dock, A G.: JOSIAH Eu.1 2 : Iohn Currie, |
S; DIT Johnson, o S.
After organizing and electing officers, Dr..
w r Hall, delivered an address to the men,
bers Of the Division, both able and eloquent.
Yours fraternally, in L, P & F,
J.J. BRIGHT, DGW P.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1851-07-25
.-.<.e1&NWN~-

E A communication from an esteemed friend
at Oxford, complaining of remissness of duty on
the part of certain officers of. the Grand Section
Cadets of Temperance, is to hand, but we think
it rather caustic for publication, inasmuch as we
conceive no good could grow out of a public no.
tice of such matters, while private action could
so much more agreeably and satisfactorily adjust
the grievance. We beg leave therefore to de-
cline inserting "ARcHrrE" in our columns.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1851-07-25

The D. G. w. P. says, though We report
a small loss IN members, the cause has lost
nothing. We had a celebration at Friend
ship on the 4th, over 100 Sons in attendance,
some 80 or 40 Daughters, and 500 specta-
tors. Good speaking, good eating, order and
sobriety ruled the day-something consider
ed impossible to be seen in the village Of
Friendship, six months ago. The only man
who now sells spirituous liquors in the place,
refused to sell a drop on that day
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1851-07-25
RALEIGH, q. Q.
FRIDAY, JULY 25, 1851.

a. 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 ali 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, 1851-07-25
ARK OF SAFETY.

We call the attention of those interested, to
the Advertisement in this Paper of the D. D. G..
NJ. of this Order. The " Ark is a higher Or
der of the Cadets of Temperance, and is design
ed to bring the junior department Of the Cold
Water Army into stronger and more permanent
bonds of usefulness and fraternity. Let all in
terested attend the proposed convocation.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1851-07-25

u We say once more, for the twentieth time,
that we will not insert communication when
the name of the author is withheld from. This
rule is positive and inviolate with us,-we will
not deviate from it, and it is unfair to ask us to
do SO. If Correspondents cannot trust us with
their names, we beg them TO withhold their ar
tihles
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1851-07-25

The work of raising the new Rail Road
Bridge over Neuse river (says the. Colds
boro' Republican was commenced on Satur-
day the 18th and it is already passable on
foot. The Company expect to have it COM
pleted by the first of August, and the trains
will probably pass over it safely before that
time. The promptitude and despatch with
which the Bridge is being rebuilt, entitle the
Company to much credit.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1851-07-25

The Brother Jonathan arrived at New
York on the 18th instant, from Chagres,
brings the painful intelligence that five men
were drowned by the upsetting ola boat in
San Francisco Bay on the 18th May. The
names and former residence were as follows:
DR.. Reuben Knox, of St. Louis, brother-in.
law of Hon. Wm. A. Graham; James F.
Graham, reported of North Carolina, neph.
ew of Hon. VIM. A. Graham, but we pre-
sumo the son of a brother of the Secretary
of the Navy residing in Tennessee; Johr
Allen, of Bennington VT; a Mr.. Davis, o
Maine, and an Indian boy. This is tn,
saddest and most awful calamity that ha
yet befallen any Of our fellow citizens il
California.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1851-07-25

The SOUTHERN METHODIST PULPIT, fol-
July, contains a sermon by the Rev. j. G.
Bruce, of the Kentucky CONFERENCE.-THE
ject,-Tbe Christians Guide and Recon.
pense. Also Editorial and selected Miscel
lany.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1851-07-25
---l1AA~D

~ We frequently receive complaints from
Divisions oft difficulty in having their officers
installed. By reference to the Note at the head
of page 26 of the B. B., it will be seen, that in
the absence of a D. G W. P, the oldest P. W.
P. present can perform the ceremonies of install,
lation.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1851-07-25

We arc gratifed to learn that students are
Aocking from all quarters in great numbers
to our University. More than three hun
dred have already matriculated for the pres
ent session,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1851-07-25

SLow.-A wag has been taking liberties
with the reputation of the Pontiac Rail Road
He was asked whether he knew of an acct
dent on that road, and replied Meyer
but once a middle aged couple left Pontiac
for Detloit, and died ofoLd age at Birming-
ham-half wayr'
Don'tsay anything about the Castor Read
after this The Pontiac decidedly has it.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1851-07-25

A CASE CERTAINLY.-Parson Brownlow,
of Knoxville, Tenn, has just had a public
contest with a Baptist preacher name Witt,
on the merits Of the Order Of Sons of Tenn
perance. Witt is what they call a Hard
Shell Baptist, opposedt to Temperance Socie-
ties, Bible Societies, Missions, &c. In the
course of the debate Brownlow showed
that his opponent was a distiller, that he
carried run in his saddle bags on his way to
church, and sold tito his Pensioners. He
showed also that people bought liquor at
Witt house on Sunday, got drunk and kick.
ed up a row. All this was not denied.
But the funniestthing fall was this: Brown.
low charged Witt with having accused a
female member ofhis church with bewitchine
his cattle; that he had made picture of hel
on a board and a likness of her heart, and
then shot the heart through with a silvel
bullet to kill the witch. Failing in this h,
boiled the cows milk in a bag and beat i
with a fail to kill the witch, and fnall,
baptised his COW in the name of the Trinity
to rid her o evil spirits! What is to becom,
of the Sons, if opposed by such enlightened
enemies 4?
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1851-07-25
MODEL CoR~REsPoNDENTs.

LETTERS AS ARE LETTERs-Read the
following, repeat the experiment, and see if
the same results will follow.
STATEsvILLE, July 18th, 1851 4.
Bro. german You nave seen by our
Returns, that Statesville Division has ~increas-
ed in numbers considerably during the last
quarter. Our principles are still gaining
ground and l hope the time is not far distant
when this Division will number with the larg-
est in the State; and as an evidence of the in
terest we feel in the advancement of our glo-
rious principles, I herewith send you a club
of 20 for the Spirit of the Age. with the cash
D. c. STTNSON, d w p.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1851-07-25

w The Grand Scribe has issued a Charter
for Kaintuck Division, No. 266, to be located
in Hew Hanover county.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1851-07-25

Bro. GoRMAN:-I send you inclosed two
dollars for two copies of your valuable sheet,
which you will please to send to the Hooker
ton office. One, to --, and the other
to o.. One of them is a Son Of Tenn
perance, and l hope the other will be after he
takes your paper a little while, for l never
have known it to fail making a convert where
ever it has been tried.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1851-11-28
hISTiGy SALES.
rt.LoSA Enl:NnRY MON saLE.

! HELENA For SALE.
y w.l Il decree the Cbauccry.
tie lfcmrcn. held ~ the Cnu House
iiicIuntn., Friday y day June ISL reldGre.
WuuIrdgc ani ottrrs AIclcI snl as
gncr sal! lccce. SHAY, the 10Th day December. lSJ
the far day thereafter 2 ucirck ie
pubic the highest bidder. all that
aH in The Chrstctcid hrO.ing the
Major Clark dee u hundred AMI Hne'y
viz. All c House. FcuiIy Boring and Tunih. Mills. c"niG"Tly
called the lt:.ona Foundry win al thereto hru
his property .nac James River eye miles above the
CIV Richmond. immediately in Vicinity The Coal Mines.
the James River Canal THIS Foundry has Tor
ruub"r yrars, uscl t." The
::sI a DraiGcc D,Iarmens and Tom post secure
favorable he best Pig Meta! aHd sIiungous
Coal IL tina cour:. and lie employed III "E. a! o:hrr
Kinds Ul addition The Goal iIicS
hi- iapcryits contiguy the city Ricim"n! and
on e.nn 0 Virginia. ty the James RIVER ana
iwa taiial ana the several Railroads oler 'cnmn! r
and other uneluaci by location Virginia. i"
irr l"'rs.rsc hl.h reputation the Cannon nanuhcEie'a
;c works. feel Justified calling caefisis
f"lcS ;ac sale o! s Valuable property "iian" The aEi
issi woods, aodmg supply good timber ir all eces
al purposes
Terms %,c will he cash cavez.a proper
mixing residue ui TN:
csciS i sale credit ~! aI th III clIai la
utnlnlsh the day of le iIf
CHASER bends with approved the VI the
deferred the tito the property sold 10 c rrtane
additional huni5 Which shall
accrtIc thereon. shall tt luly paid.
Nj Joseph T. l"u". viii show the property 10 person Wishing
IL byti The Undersigned Will communication ina MAJ
be addressed 10 HIN in rcitioato tie property TO b: sold
II. HANCOCK. COmr
The National ne'genrer vii! publish week IL
weeks and send their William unhn
Esq Richmond for collection. y Post Office Coal Mines, CLei
rul Va i-c,uS