Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1851-01-10
PROGRESS or P. S. MHITE.

PROGRESS OF 2. S. WHITE.
At Rockingham, Richmond Co., "a %applica-
lions for membership into the Order were ham
dedin after his addresses, and at Poplar Hill, in
Arson, 25. Owing to the prevalence of the small
pox at Monroe and Charlotte, he did not fill
his appointments to visit those places. At
Rocky River Church there was a small crowd
turned out to hear him, mot over 20O) owing
to the suppostion that he would go from Char
lotte to that place, the great dread of the in
lection dererring the people from turning out
but a brother writes us that notwithstanding
those disadvantages, much good was accom-
plished, and the somewhat waning prospects of
the Order greatly revived.
At Lincolnton, a Brother informs us, | 2 were
initiated, and many other proposals would fol-
low. At Rutherfordton, good results also fol-
lowed. The R. S. writes, under date of Dec.
81, 1850:
Bro. White lectured twice for us, yesterday,
to large and respectable, and / may add, deep
ly interested audiences. We were cold, fro
zen, icy, stiff, in the Temperance movement,
scarcely enough of us to keep life in the sub
ject but the ice is now broken, the GOODNESS
gone, and a genial warmth is d~iffusing itself
throughout our community. Even the Sons
were intoxicated by the eloquence, the deep
pathos, the indeseribable magic of the speaker.
The Ladies, too, God bless them,' as the
orator said, were attentive listeners, and voted
unanimously for every gentleman present to
become a Son. This was more than the gal
lantry of our mountain bachelors could bear.
Eight names were proposed, and five were in
itiated last night-the first limitations we have
had for months. This morning l hear ofscarce-
ly any one who has not expressed his determin-
alton to become a Son. The cause, henceforth
is onward.
At Asheville, the best of success attended
Bro. WIS lectures. The Messenger of the
LIST inst. says of him:
This justly renowned Temperance Lecturer
arrived here to-day from Rutherfordton. A
delegation of the Sons met himfive miles from
town and escorted him in. On his approach,
the Asheville Brass Band saluted him from the
portico of the Eagle Hotel, with some lively
airs. The procession was Immediately formed,
Numbering over 1907 and marched to the
Church under the direction of A. 7. Summey,
P. W. p, Marshal of the day Deputies, w.
w. Mcdowell and R. V. Blackstock. Every
thing was expected of the speaker by an over.
flowing house, and after an address gilmore thar
an hour, all were ready to say The half haG
never been told us" Alarge number of name.
were handed in, and at 6 o'clock he addressed
l the people again, in a style that carried convic
; ton to every heart, pleased every ear, and woI
1 for him q ~ thof ru,y,l1 1Of Atcnarana tho
of a Clay or a Webster. He endeared him
self to us all. The result was the addition G
SIXTY-TW0 names to the Division, 81 Q
u whom were balloted for and elected, and 81
initiated at one time, by Brother White A
mong them are a large number of our mos
worthy, influential and substantial citizens, c
e every calling, who have heretofore stood aloe
d from the Order. For want of room, We hav
4 to defer all particulars till next week.
y 1t was a glorious day for the Sons, and
> . was " Glory enough for one day" Amen!
The D. G. W. p, writing from Asheville
says: We have had a great, a gil
o rious time. Bro. White has just left u.
h having on yesterday lectured twice, an
with much effect. Public expectation h;
been more than realized, and the cause wa
sr never so ably sustained as by him on ycste
10 day. The day, though cold, was light an
clear, and we had a large turnout of bot
sexes ; many more being in attendance tina
could be accommodated in the house. Aft,
at his first lecture, 81 gave their names, an
as after the second lecture, 20 more. making
er all 81; and comprising the wealth, the re
nv peetability and the talent Of our town lay
O. yers, doctors, ministers, merchants and m
chanics. About 80 were initiated last nigh
ms and the balance will be initiated at our ne,
meeting.