Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1852-03-10

Or THE SPIRIT OF HI AGE.
Anniversary Of Hemby Spring Division |
atCsroIina Female College. {
Fridas. the Doth inst, was indeed alt
glorious lay. At an early hour the quiet
of our BEAUTIFUL and thriving village was
brokenny the assembling multitude, and
in a shI time every thing assumed the
aspect dunwonted gaiety. The through
fares were crowded with delegations
from the respective Divisions in our own
and adjoining counties. Fathers and
Mothers were there, 10 cheer by their
approving smiles their sons in the glo-
rious work Of reform. The farmer, me-
chanic and merchant had left their dali
ly toll, to mingle in the attractive scenes
of our Joyous gala-day. Beaux and bellies
with merry hearts and smiling faces
were also there !; and judging from GER
tain signs and tokens, we guess that Tenn
peronce was not the only theme of their
inspiration. Verify, all went merry as
a marriage BELL, and our enthusiastic
rejoicing was made complete by the thrill
ling and enlivening strains of the Mel
louisville Brass Band. At the appointed
hour The procession was formed under
The direction of Col. Geo. D. Began,
marshal of the day. It was indeed a
Joyous lights TO behold two hundred Sons
and Cadets, robed in their bright regalia,
and marching under the glorious ban
ner of our order, the Red the White and
, the Blue. The procession proceeded TO
the grove, where a large assembly Of
Ladies and gentlemen were in waiting.
A solen prayer was offered up by Rev.
Doctor CLARK, which was followed By
) au Grafton from the Rev.Tracy r. Walsh,
President Of Carolina Female College.
We will not attempt, for We feel our in
t ability TO do justice TO the speaker or his
l theme. Suffice it to say, that it was a
. production OF marked ability. While ii
was a complete defence of the character
e and a clear exposition of the objects and
F.: principles of our Order, it was at the
I same time strong in argument, rich in
historical facts, and full of energy, pathos
and elo%quence. In one word, it gave
e unalIoyed delight to all who heard it.
k The benediction pronounced, and the
d exercises of the morning were conclu
n ded. But scarce had the evening sha
des begun to fall, when the sound of mu
sic and the hurried tread of passers-by
betokened that the end was not yet. A
short time elapsing and the gallant ar
my Of the Sons was again seen advan
ID cling, the Band leading the way, fol
he lowed by banners, transparencies. am
torchlights, altogether presenting a tru
r. " sublime and imposing spectacle. A
~ the procession passed into the principa
m street, the brilliant Examinations of th
n houses of our citizens gave conclusiv
IS. evidence that the enthusiasm was ne
n, confined to the ranks. After marchin
g, and countermarching through the vi
or lage, the procession was drawn up in
line in front Of the magnificent Collee
OF building. And there was given such
S ; welcome as woman. only can give.
y, Every door, and passage, and window Of tn
of spacious edifice was crowded TO overfloWin
while the radiant smiles, the merry voices al
I'M waving handkerchiefs of the fair daughters co
vened, ssnt an electric thrill throughout Il
- vast assembly. After this spontaneous we
~ come, addresses were delivered by DR.. J.
Kendall Blackmer Esq, and w. K. BIal
Ter The greatest enthusiasm prevailed, nor W
| it the enthusiasm of the devOtee or fan;
NO ic, but the ardent, burning yea. of men {
ell. gagged in a righteous cause. y pom the call of
for Blackmer for recruits, a number respondf
. Thus, not only have our hearts been cheered, |
our ranks strengthened upon this our first an
"P' versary occasion. In compliment to the RI
our A. b. Smith, an old and ~favorite champion
the cause, but whose feeble health prevent
rch him from uniting in the celebration, the proc
oes sion returned by his house, when he came fo
be- and in a most touching and eloquent manner
will pressed his acknowledgements for the conn
ment extended to him, assuring us that
heart was with us, and bidding us a hea
God-speed upon our broad and widening w
Here terminated ,he exercises of the day, wi
out a single circumstance to mar the pleasure
harmony of the occasion. A resolution was
- dopted at the last meeting Of the Division,
> questing me to communicate through the A
to our brethren in the State, the cheering in
,onr llgence OF our success in this quarter. We hi
rdor enrolled during the last ten days, no less Il
Tho 25 good men and true, and from the report
IRA our scouts, we may safely calculate upon sil
.~o a dozen more by the end oflhe quarter. II
bal- you see that the light of truth shines brigf
tho upon us. We have driven Old King Alec
pro- .aoI- H. T. , :" : 't'i '."''S "
the 'aIA n,T; ~ lac' W are determined 70 {
tion the old Reprobate no quarter, nor to cease
he efforts until he shall be hurled from his G
-ese throne, and the triumphant Sons shall shout
~ long loud jubilee of freedom over his expi
Az funeral blaze. WILLIAM K. BLAKE
,aro Feb. 18th, 1852.
eded BoYDroN. Va. Feb. OF. 1855
res am deeply panied to see that the be
ene tiful Fountain of Purity which once gus
! br az forth at the head Of your Editorial colur
ghly ,nSciioe0 VIII Love ruFlty anu Floeity
the longer poufs forth It's hTnpld stream, ~
h US ling its tide with the chrystal waters
ode, flow from the Spirits fount. Why is
fountain of living waters dry? Why
adIes longer sending forth its fertilizing sire;
.eu d Is It because the BRIGHT rays of the sun