The organ of the temperance reform. (Cincinnati, O. [Ohio]) 1852-1853, 1852-06-25
From the Richmond Cva.) Era.


Friday, the 4th of June, was great day
for the Order in Richmond and the State.
Early on thai morning, the streets were
teeming with Sons Of the city and from
abroad. At o'clock the line of procession
was formed, composed of the National Di-
vision OF North America, the Grand Di-
vision Of Virginia, Divisions and Cadets
.of this city, and visitors from Petersburg,
fredericksburg, Charlottesville, and other
places numbering about 1900 souls. About
ten, the line commenced to move up Broad
street-Chief Marshall, Capt. William Wei
siger, with aids o. f. Weiseger, aud N. A.
Sturdivaut directing their movements as
sisted by twelve mounted Marshals, and the
usual complement on foot. The morning
had been very sultry, but about this time
the heavens became clOuded. A serious an.
noyance was felt in the clouds of dust which
We're borne on the wings of stormy wind
Notwithstanding this, however, the process.
sion moved through the streets of the city,
eliciting everywhere the highest encomi-
ums. 1t was noble demonstration. In
deed, many unConnected with the Order
did not hesitate to pronounce it the most
imposing ever witnessed here. After pass
ing down Main and 18th to Broad street.
the N ational Division took open order, and
permitted the entire line to pass between
the files, thus bringing themselves face tc
lace with each man and boy in the line
g which they marched up the hill to Thy
The church doors were thronged with in
dividuals desirous of obtaining entrance
and when the doors were thrown open th,
spacious building was Immediately crowded
to its utmost capacity. After an address tC
the Throne of Grace by NJ. W. c., Rev. L
M. Lee, d. D., and music from the band
w. r.. Drnkard, Esq, President of the day
introduced 2. NJ. W. p, P S. White, who
for forty five minutes, entertained the audi.
ence in most felicitous manner. Mex
came Gen. Samuel +. Cary, of Ohio, who
entered upon most powerful, interesting
and convincing argument in favor of the
principle embodied in the law OF Maine for
the suppressionof the liquor traffic ILwas
a great effort, if we judge of it by the effect
upon the audience, after all, the true test of
oratory. His views were new to the people
Their prepossessiOns were in opposition to
these views-and yet such was the force of
his logic, and the earnestness of his appeals,
that, had it leen put to the vote of the as
semblage, there would have been a unan-
nous voice in favor of the speakers doc
trines.
At the conclusion of the addresses, the
line was reformed, and proceeded to How
ards Grove, where magnificent dinner had
been provided under the superintendence of
W. Jaques Taylor, the well-known caterer.
Unfortunately for the exercises of the dinner
hour, it began to rain soon after the line of
march was resumed. This did not destroy
the appetite which the long walk had Gre
ated, and ample Justice was done to the
Widespread feast. The strangers present
were particularly well pleased, and many of
those from distance took with them bills
of fare to exhibit to their friends.
The meeting is over, and the guests have
all departed, but their coming has not been
in vain. The community and the State
will feel the influence of this gathering fO
months and years. Many haYe been aroused
| from lOthargic state. The propriety anC
practicability of adopting the Name Law il
! this State, begins to agitate the public mind
and many, who, two weeks ago, were it
strenuous opponents, are now warmly en-
/ gagged in its advocacy. Even hotel keeper
are praying for such an issue, although it i
doubtful whether their petitions will avail
aught and those who have manifested NJ
concern in this great reform, are now look
ing about them with anxious eyes. Tht
dawn cometh.