Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1851-06-06
NAKsEMoyp Co. Va, Nav 24th. 1851

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Amid the almost universal deprayity Of the
human family-when that hydra-headed Cor
gon, Intemperance, is stalking boldly forth
with stealthly steps, treading the labyrinthian
mazes of society, and scattering promiscuous-
" around him the loathsome seeds Of death,
infamy and crime; tits gratifying, ennobling
to see the generous Philanfhropist sallying
manfully out and with fearless mien entering
the lists as the chivalric champion of virtue
against vice, Of intelligence against ignorance
aud prejudice, and of human beneyolenee a.
Qainst deprayed passions and yitiated appe-
tites. Compared with such an one, Alexander,
Cesar and Bonaparte, although their brows
may have been decked with many a laurel
dyed in the blood Of countless millions, sink
into utter insignihcancy. He is, indeed, a
eonquerer, tho he has not climbed the dizzy
heights Of Fame upon the inanimate bodies Of
fallen yictims,and ais chaplets are not bedewed
with the tears of diseonsolate widows and of
heartbroken orphans. He is u valiant warrior
who is struggling against the sanguinary hosts
of immortality and vice whose vigorous arm
is agerting the rushing torrent Of infamy and
degradation and parAlyzing the ruthless hand
that is aiming q fatal blow at the rights and
happiness Of man. God bless such a mani
regard him with emotions Of profound respect,
had almost said, of reverence.
As n prominent member Of this class, stands
Elder Isaac N. Walter. His ardent and i'm
pulsive temperament, attempered bv the salu-
tary Influences Of devoted piety, his towering
eloquence and prolific imagination, his wither-
ing sarcasm and happy fund Of thrilling anec.
dotess al eonspire to render him a very effec
tive advocate Of the great temperance reform.
alton. It would, however, be an effort of pos
tive supererogation in me 70 pass a fulsomt
eulogium upon his character and services, hi
transsendent abilities as a logieian and an ora
tor, or The untainted purity Of his biz heart
for his labours in the Old North State hav
reared him a monument as imperishable as th
noble cause he 50 zealoaslV ~sustains. tn
successful results Of his energetic exertions j
your State had been hailed with gladness an
delight by his many friends here, and we looE
ed forward with bright and glowing anticip;
tons 70 his anticipated visit to the Old Domi1
ion. His brilliant efforts in the sacred des
o former occasions, attracted large and owe
flowing congregations. His first lecture WI
delivered on the 9Th inst. in the town Of Su
folk, Shere the long procession Of the Sol
ELECTED expressions Of universal admiration.
His keen and pungent arguments, biting ri
ieule and affecting narratives, enchanted t
attention Of a large audience for upwards
wv uOAARs - - nOt III BulPOct " give
analysis Of his address, but suffice it to say
nobly sustained his hitherto proud Reputable
The @rummies" Of that place had the infn
qualification of experiencing a perfect castis
ton, and many, / dare say, left that event
determined to turn from the error of tn
ways. His effort at SunsbHry on the 2Oth
did not have the pleasure of hearing, but
may judge Of his success from the fact of
resulting in 9 propositions for admission i
the fouFishing division at that place. On
22nd he delivered his last lecture at Cypr
Chapel and If this was not a genuine excol
ton Of sthe neither party we should be pie
ed to hear one. The ladies' (God bless the
On that occasion presented the Division wit
beautiful Bible, and when at the close of
address they were called upon fer an exprl
bn Of their sentiments as regards the II
garunee organization, ercry one, with a sp
tneous movement, arose from their seats.
Here terminated his labours in this sect
and now he is gone finging the genial
sun-lit ray of happiness and JOY upon Of
hearts but let him 60 where he may, he
command the esteem and appreciation of
VINO can appreciate the purposes Of his
sion
The eanse Is going steadily and pPogr
Iyeiy on in this county; and although
have to buffet against the heavy surges Of
JUDGE and Indifference from misanthrope
round, still we feel confident of success so
as we have 50 able champions as Isaac N.
ter, and so e~ffectuaI a coadjutor as the Spir
the Age.
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