Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1852-01-09

phans to want and wTe~tchedness, ana plung-
es whole families and communities into the
profoundest depths of vice, degradation and
ruin. It stalks into the Bar, climbs up on
the Bench, creeps into the Pulpit, 'moveth
itself on the sideboard, and sometimes SPAR
~H rner of the cupboard Men,
boys, and, shame upon our sex reyen women
sometimes fall victims to its fascinating
charms. o what a wreck Of hearts and
hopes follow the triumphs of this ignomin-
lous foe! And how ought all the friends of
humanity, and especially .very class of our
own sex, who have most % dread from its
encroachments, to array themselves against
this frightful monster.
With what unanimity d counsel and OF
forces should they move On to the assault.
With what unity of plan and energy of
purpose should all good men and women,
who love their homes, thef society, or their
country, go down to the field and beat back
the retiuent tide Of inemperance which
threatens TO overwhelm III alt =
But If ours is a great, il is also a delicate
work. We cannot go out, like men, and
breast the storm. W. cannot appearin the
legislative halls, the court loom. the market
place, or the public assemblies as actors on
the stage. Ours is, appropriately, a more
humble and private sphere, but not the less
important and influential on that ascount.4
Along the cool sequestered vae Of life we
keep the n~oiseless tenor of our way
We may not appear on the stage as ac-
tors, but stand as promptes behind the
scenes. We cannot WELD tie sword. but
we may bind the wounds and give aid and
comfort to those who do. Our services are
needed-are indispensable to success in the
mighty struggle raging around us. In this
war; there can be no neutrals. The wither-
ing curse Of Heaven will fall upon the wife.
the mother or the daughter, who shall be
found battling on the side of the enemy
Let those who stand off and discourage our
efforts, take heed, les. they become STUN
DING blocks in the way; for they who are
not for us, are against u.s.
That associated, are preferable to individ-
ual efforts, is universally admitted and that
our particular organization is admirably
adapted to its end, and destined to accom-
pllsh lncalculable good, none can doubt. who
Will give 1t a serious and candid examination.
1t imposes no duty that over steps the mod
esty Of nature 1t carries us not beyond the
bounds indicated in the foregoing remarks
and yet it provides for a united, energetic
and ever acting system of cooperation, which
though silent and unobserved outside of the
domestic and social circle, will be extensive
and efficient. So operates some of the most
powerful agents in nature. Gravity is Meth
er seen nor comprehended, except in its eff
tects and yet, by its mysterious power al
the heavenly bodies are tremendously pre-.
served in their orbits. Magnetism gives tc
the world the guiding compass by sea ane
by land. Sap is the life of vegetation. 1
causes the morning flowers to display thei
sweets, and gay their silken leaves unfold
1t robes the hills and valleys in verdure.-
1t weaves the rich drapery that decks the
mantllng vines and spreading trees. 1t elab
crates, III the mysterious arcana of nature
all the tempting fruits of the teeming earth
Yet all It's important functions are performed
IN hidden recesses !
If it be u province to fill an analooou,
department, in our families and in society
the closer we follow the impressive example
OF nature, the more certainly will the wise
designs Of the Creator, intended through oul
lnstrumentallty, be accomplished.
The influence of the sex, our hatterers tel
us, partakes of the triple nature Of all these
agencies. If this be true in any degree, lie
1t not excite our vanity, but impress us with
a deep sense OF our responsibility, and of the
oolgatlon 1t imposes upon us, to exert tina
influence, whatever it may be, faithfully ano
humbly, within our appropriate sphere, une
qulvocally and decidedly on the side of tenn
perance and virtue-looking to the unseel
hand OF our great Author and Disposer, t,
give our efforts the force of drawing all heart
to him ; Of pointing all eyes with unvaryine
polarity to bis holy law-the fountain of liv
ing waters that converteth the soul, maket]
wise the simple, r~ejoiceth the heart, enlight
eneth the eye, and endureth forever: and G
making all lives fruitful in temperance an,
every virtue that adorneth an individual an,
.exalteth a nation.
Yours, in Virtue, Love and Temperance
E. A. LEMAY, G. P.S.
The Report of the Grand Sister Serb,
exhibits 20 Subordinate Unions in the Stat
with $50 contributing members.
An interesting letter from Sister N. I
Hunt, 6. S. A. is published, which W
may copy when we have room. It is writ
ten on account of her removal from tn
Stale, and her consequent resignation of th
Office she held last year.
The following are the officers for the pre-
ent year
Mrs A. A. Edwards, of Greene, G. P.
}. S. Wiley, of Chatham G. S.
l.. NJ. Petersilia, of Raleigh, G. S. s
" l.. b. Burns, do G. S.. p!
2. I. Morning, of Smithfeld, CISCO
; +. A. German, of Raleigh, G. S. Cha
; ; ID. u. Fooshee, of Chatham, G S. SeI
J FAYETTEVILLE AND RALEIGH JOIN
STOCK PLANK RoAD.-This is a Joint stoc
! company, as its name indicates, and