Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1852-09-22
The Campaign Progressing.

recovering SuHlcleuIly IoHu Jul A0CCliO III
disposition, we made a flying trip to Gran :
vile, on Friday last, to attend the Celebra-
ton by Tabb's Greek Division. The wealth
err was most suspicious and consequently q
very large number were in attendance. The
Division was joined by a large number of
visiting brethren, and, headed by a line band
of Music, proceeded to the stand for public
speaking. A splendid copy Of the Bible and
a beautiful rich Banner, were presented by
Rev. DR.. Ridley, of the Episcopal Church, on
behalf of the Ladies of ~EicipltZ- accom-
panied with some handsome remarks. The
presents were accepted by DR.. Peace in be-
half of tho Division, with al appropriate re-
Spouse. After these exercises, in obedience
to the wishes of the members Of the Division,
we proceeded to address the large audience
endeavoring faithfully to impress our hearers
with the vast importance of the subject under
discussion and the duties of al classes of citi-
zens concerning it-exposing as best we could
the enormities of the liquor traffic, the great
source and fountain-head Of the great evil of
uAlOC CLI1SA OIACAI Z Ill CIO wa
} viction on the minds Of all that, nothing short
} of legislative interference, can effectually ar
rest the food-tide ofd~esolation and death that
follow in it's train.
, We were followed by Bros. Cone and Arch
er, in some strong and highly appropriate re
marks which wern-
heard them.
n The social and convivial exercises of th,
day were of the most pleasing and happy
character. Abundance and elegance crowded
S the table beauty and intelligence graced tn,
/ scene, and joy and gladness pervaded ever,
c-ountenance. Take it all in all, it was one O
the most delightful of the many similar occa
Z sions in which we have been permitted to en-
gage. Some 10 or u were added to the Or
der, and the company dispersed, all doubt
"a less highly gratifed with the pleasing service
70 of the day.
We hurried on home in the Cars tina
night, to be able to attend the Celebration b
is Freedom Division, in this County, on tn
next day. 1t was also a delightful time. TIL
I'd audience that was in attendance, SCENE
interested in the objects of the occasion. BrC
d G. M. L. Finch led the wayin a brilIiar
and happy speech, gaining fresh Iaurels as
81 beautiful and able speaker. We had th
pleasure of following in some remarks.
A sumptuous repast was spread and a
partook with a hearty zest Of the good thing
provided for the occasion. "Pure, brigh
ar sparkling water" flowed in abundance, whic
,e seemed to sharpen the wit, enliven the seen
and cause d thrill Of joy and g~ladness
er boundhopefully y, cheeringly throughthe hear
N of all that partook. We doubt not SON
Il, good was accomplishments prejudices an
distrust ofmany were allayed-others wei
convinced of their duty to lend their person;
efforts to the enterprise, and all, we trust, di
1t posed to say" God bless and prosper II
he Temperance cause"
~ We always feel better, happier, more hop
ful, after passing through such scenes-v
- feel we are not laboring in vain. TIE hol
- est e~ountenances of our fellow-citizens ASSN
Us that all that is needed is to be ~iBforme
K. and apprized Of the extent of the evil of i
oy temperance and our designs in arresting
Id and then they will with one accord, join
1t the loud and determined shout" Dorm aoi
IN the Liquor traffic" And let ALL the Pc
pie say" AMENw