Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1851-02-21
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OoIrnAIs, BERTHE. Feb. 7th, 1851.

OoLERA1N, BERTHE. Feb. 7th, 1851. i
Bro. GoRMAS,: Please allow me little |
space in one Of the columns Of your valua-
bic and most interesting temperance journal,
to saw few words about the cause in this part
Of the ssOld North State" The banner of
temperance has been hoisted in our village,
and shows but tod plain, to some. the prin-l
ciples Of our Order engraven thereon
Love, Purity and Fidelity. These three
simple and comprehensive words, speak
more than volumes, and show upon what
our institusiou is so firmly based. Then.so
long as oar members, and the brethren gem
orally, win carry out the principles taught
in these words SO long viii our institution
remain firm. upon its basis, and shine like
stars in The Afmament. Then, brethren and
members Of CoIerain Division, with this
view and knowledge Of the fact before your
minds. ever be faithful TO your obliga-
tions, TO carry out to the fullest extent the
characteristics Of our Order" We are
surrounded on every quarter by those who
are oppssers Of our institutions. and with
eyes Ike those Of the eagle, are ever watch
for an instance to be able to prove your
conduct a reproaeh upon the principles Of
Temperance Be ever mindful Of your ae-
tions towards one another and watchful how
you address a fellow eitizen. Be temper
ance men out Of the Division, as we'll as IN
it, and you will at last make the desired i'm
preston upon the community, and gain the
esteem and confidence Of all your oppQsers.
Be not harsh with your enemies. but en-
deavor to win them by gentle and persua-
sive means By using these means, we
can more efectually gain their confidence,
and, at last have the consoling reflection
that BY our instrumentality we have pluck
ed brand from the burning and rescued
! a soul from sinking into irretrieyable ruin
Let tis 20 to work with renewed spirits, and
With all the indomitable energy Of a Napo-
leon, scale the walls of the rumsellers den,
(as he did tho Alps) save our felleW man
from :. dangers paths. " and teach him that
peace. Joy and happiness reigns within the
doors Of our Division room. The few fol-
lowers Of the christian religion who are op-
posers and enemies Of our cause, are j. yet
Blind to the noble principles to which We as
pire; they have given themselves no trouble
nor devoted "paaing thought, to gain
information on this important subject, which
IN a great manner depends the happiness o.
our country; for while those that are nov
busyin carrying It forward, will at no dis
tant time be beneath the. clods. upon whom
will the conduct 81 this mighty enterprise
devolve.5if the frture generation are no
prepared to take it into their own hands p
They must take the lead IN this reform a
we'll as many others. Then We urge it up
on every lover Of. bis country to begin noa0
10 set The example, that the future genera
tion may rise mp fully informed and prepar
cd 10 do II vita intelligence and success
We would most cordially sand with all du
respect, call the attention Of cur opposers t
ti6 sufsriugs and Affections Of humauit
Wherewith they are surrounded, and il
woke their aid in restoring peace, comfol
and happiness to such as have fallen victim
90 this acknowledgements. No, we car
not believe that they are so deaf, that the
cannot hear the mournihgs and cries Of th
broken hearted wife or mother, and refus
rs their cooperation in this work Of refer
Ito hush the lamentations coming frol
such source Have they forgotten {,
did they ever know that xIilp sciences
every kind. particularly those Of the La
half a century have advanced towards pc
feetion, that Temperance has undoubtcdl
contributed more towards augmenting Il
comforts Of civilization and improving Il
suffering condition Of humanity, than an
thing else ever contemplated by mani Ii
Is ia unquestionble fact, and too well c
tablished BY the observation of man, to a
init Of doubt. Then = again call up'
the whole community to lend US theix Z
aistanee.
Now especially do we appeal to the l
dues. as they are calculated to exert gre
influence Come to the firm determinatl
never TO trust your arm within jug ha
die, and we feel assured it will be
means Of a large accession to our Ord
Man Is naturally prone to submit to the I
areaties Of woman; Cat least the writer
this lss) then We would most respectful
petition to.the ladies Of Colerain and vici
~ 70 give US their influence, which ~
- be telt- All We ask for, is their coase
and we viii be responsible for the gOoC
Will accomplish.
The moderate drinIer, If there be any
DuE community, we would not faiI "a ID,
an participating IN the glorious prih1; kle
Notal abssnence. Such persons who Z /
adinl gPionally. +" viii never admit
they anger Of becoming drunka.