Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1852-03-31
G 0 N n j N IC ION s.
FOR THE SPIRIT OF THE AGE.
THE CELEBRATION.

4 LIE ChLEDRA lON.
Thursday, March II, 1852, was the
day set apart for the celebration Of the
second anniversary of the Sons of Tenn
Perance Of Taylorsville Division, No.
121, in Taylorsville. We met in the Di-
vision room at 10 o'clock, with goodly
number of our brethren from neighbor-
ing Divisions, who joined in the process
sion. We marched to the Court Yard,
enteriag the Court House in reversed or
der, where We found large concourse
of citizens assembled, both ladies and
'Bsatl laERen .haasa was called
to order by the w. P. prayer was made
by the Chaplain, Rev. VIM. N. Nesbit,
who made solemn and fervent appeal
to kind Heaven, that his blessings might
rest upon our Order. Then James A.
Baker, Esq, marshal of the day, rose and
introduced Dr.. D. w Krider, who deliy-
cred an anniversary address, entertain
ing the audience for 90 minutes with a
most happy and affective speech. At
ter which, the Rev. A. G. Allen was in
troduced and delivered eloquent and
touching appeals to the hearts Of his de
lighted auditors, which we trust to a
great extent had the desired effect IN
kindIing the flame Of Temperance in
many sad and Responding heart. At
ter which Hugh NJ. Stokes, Esq, was in
troduced, who commenced in his usual
mild way, gradually stealing away from
the hearts of his auditors, that rancor
and hatred they bore to our Order, and
instilled into their minds the great prin
ciples upon which we rest. We dislike
the habit Of high-wrought adulation up.
on orators of every character, but we
feel sure We express the sentiments o
| those VINO heard the three temperance
speeches on Thursday the 18th inst wher
We say that they acquitted themselves il
manner giving the highest satisfaction
to the most of them who heard them
But that some would object to thei
wholesome truths and bold denunciation
of evil, and wrong, was of course Il
have been looked for, and if there is an,
such we have only to say it is nothin!
more than could be expected from them
we'll knowing that the temperance flam,
has never been kindled in their benign
ted minds, and that they are still bounc
\ blythe vender's chain.
ftyfgiven for any one wIsniug Is TJs4t-tsd
Order, when two gentlemen stepped for
ward and gave their names, and afte
casting about a little, we obtained th
names of two more venerable old gen
tlemen.
We then repaired to the Division room
and initiated four, and then adjourned
to meet in the Division room at earl
candle-light but the good effects of tn
exercises Of the day were such, and wit
the assistance of some Of the most yea
Gus Sons, that when we met at nigh
there was 1--WE are happy to say) eleve
more new names proposed, of whlc
nine were initiated, and heartily er
gagged in the torch-light procession. w
marched in double file to the y Road
East of the Jail, and thence back tn
South Street to the Public Square, an
+ there formed the Temperance Ball; aftt
5 House where we we're werTcsortttd agaffi ahffit
at least by two or three hundred person
I There were many ladies in attendanc
II Of the fairest and most beautiful Of God
D creation, welcoming US on to the 81
E rious task Of mans retention from Il
70 dominion of king alcohol, with the
If smiles and kind approbations. God gra
to that not one Of them should ever feel
at sad experience the effects Of that cru
II despot. We were again entertained, fir
th by Hugh NJ Stokes, ESQ secondly,
IS the Rev. A. C. Allen thirdly, by t
in Rev. Mr.. Hopkin. from Catawba count
= in a most gratifying and heart-cheerl
n. manner to the Sons, and we trust to
g. And we believe that there was Temp
re ance seed sown on that occasion, Il
nd will be the cause of Joy to many he
Ter in coming time. And in conclusion,
if believe that it was one Of the most pie
ge ant celebrations that we ever ex
1t rienced. Hold up your heads, ye friel
ire of Temperance. The Temperance trr
pet is calling US to battle and wet
over the enemy Of all mankind. Ne
of mind the foes vain rattle the dark n
lio, of intemperance is fast receding. {
40 may the happy day soon come when
uor beloved land and country shall be
ny deemed and made free. We are in g
hts hts spirits. Taylorsville Division numt
,er. something like one hundred, and t
his are still coming. We expect to init
uns some four or FIVE at our next meeting
,lin We have the good of mankind at ne
ing By order OF the Division. r.
ol March 10, 1852.
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