Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1852-10-13
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TAYLoRsy1LE DIVISION Sons OF TEMPERANCE,
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TAYLoRsv1LE DIVISION Sous OF TEMPERANCE,
September IT, 1852.
WHEREAS, The Almighty, in whose hands
are the issues oflife, in his mysterious but ne
yer erring providence, has seen best to remove
ilom time to eternity, our justly esteemed
brother, William R. Beckham, and thereby
broken an important link in the chain ofLove,
Purity and Fidelity by which we are united
as a band Of brothers, in the glorious work Of
saving ourselves and our felIow-men from the
crying evil of lntemperance. Be it therefore,
ReS0tOed, That we ask for grace to meekly
su bmit to the will Of Him whose deed is foun-
ded in mercy.
RESOLVED, That the victory of our Departed
our adorable Redeemer, was so triumphant az
to enable US with peculiar comfort to say, we
sorrow not as those who have no hope.
RESOLVED, That however painful the circum-
stance which has shrouded the family relatives
of our deceased brother in the deepest gloom
and deprived our Order Of one Of its most be-
loved members, and society Of a useful and
worthy citizens, yet may the disconsolate wild
oW and afflicted relations take consolation from
the blessed truth that, God tempereth the
wind to the shorn lamb and that their beloved
husband and relative has finished his appoin-
ted race and won that eternal good whittier we
dIC al lCudlnS'
Reso7ued, That we sincerely symrathize with
the widow and relatives of our deceased broth
er in their deep affections, and az brothers of
the deceased, we offer them our Warmest assur-
ance Of the highest regard Cor his memory.
Res0tUcd, That we offer our most sincere
and heartfelt sympathy, and deeply mourn
with the widow and friends of the deceased
for the great loss they have sustainedi in the
death Of an affectionate husband, but hope
their loss is his eternal gain.
Resolred, That the members of this Division
wear the usual badg e ofmourning thirty days.
n. G. RAIRoAD.-We learn that the meet
ing Of the directors of the n. G.. Rail Road
company, which was to be held at Goldsboro'
on Thursday last, was postponed on account
OF the thin attendance, there not being a
quorum present. There is to be a meeting
in Raleigh early in November, when the
whole controversy in regard to locating the
depots at Waynesbore, Raleigh, &c, and
| other important matters relating to the in
terests of the road, will be definitely acted
upon.
, From information gathered from those
: persent at this meeting, we are greatly en-.
: couraged to hope, that if the proper steps
; ere taken by the friends Of the extension Of
E the Road, it will be accomplished. A char
ter-on terms that will ensure the ~struc.
: ton Of the road can in all probability be
: obtained during the present session of the
! Legislature, if the right steps are taken
: We should be up and doing.-NeuberaiQn
DIsTREss1NG Acc1DENT.-Mr. John Y.
e Parker and a Mr.. Brooks, Of Roxboro,
were out Turkey hunting on the 30th ult.
unknown to each other. Mr.. Brooks, a,
; we understand, yeIped, which was answered
K as he supposed by a Turkey-He contin
5 ued yelping, and the answer was made
and seemed to approach. He finally dis
Ie covered, at a distance of about forty yards
,e what he took to be the breast feathers o
a large Turkey. Taking deliberate ain
is with his gun he fred, and ran to get what h,
d supposed to be his game. To bis utter as
is constituent and horrer, MIR. Brooks hac
n shot a rifeball thro' the head of Mr.. Par
n ker who died without a struggle. Nj
lie Parker had a head-dress, made of Tutke'
= feathers. which he usually wore when on
Turkey hunt, and concealing bis body, an,
IS exposing his head, he was mistakalb,
Mr.. Brooks and killed.-We deepIy sym
a pathise with Mr.. Brooks-ne blame. W,
bit are assured, is attached to him.
err IMPORTANT LIQUOR LAW DEc1sraN.-
l. One of the Boston Police Magistrates ha
decided that a purchaser of liquor, under til
Maine law, is pdrticeps criminis with th
!, seller, and therefore not . competent witnes
in case Of prosecution for a violation Of til