Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1853-04-06
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TAYLoRsy1LLr, March. l8. 1853.


fourishing Division IN the State, and have
had one of the most intellectual and successful
anniversary celebrations ever known IL these
parts, | cannot refrain from giving YOU a
short though imperfect notice of it. This
was the Bird anniversary of our Division
After many lowering clouds had been dis
persed by the morning sun, our streets and
public places began to fill up with persons
from every section Of the county, until soon
the crowd numbered over one thousand per-
sons. The Sons Zone hundred and fifty stronc)
marched from the Division room to the Meth
odlst church and heard one of the most ap-
proprIafese5nd Welttimed anniversary ora
tions, dellvered by I. P. Summers, of our
DlVison-then followed a Temperance ad-
dress by James I. Bell, ESQ, Of Statesville.
This address ought to be read by every lover
of whiskey in North Carolina Itwould add
laurel to the brow of many an older man
than Mr.. Bell. Then followed the most in
teresting ceremony Of all the Ladies of Tay-
lorsville and vicinity, through their Represen-
tative, Miss NJ. c. G. Carson, presented in a
handsome manner, rich and gorgeous BAN
NER, and the reception, by Dr. w. W. Foote,
was admirably "done !" but as their ad-
dresses will be forwarded for publication,
will let others pass upon their merits.
This would seem to have been enough for
one day swork, but, to many, the most real
and substantial part was still behind. This
large audience was invited to the Public
Square, where one hundred and fifty yards
! OF Table was groaning under the weight Of
one OF the richest, most varied, and best pre-
pared dinners, have ever seen set on such
an occasion. But it did not last lonc-for
Sons andanti- Sons, cold water men and whis-
n ~. II
upon lt-as though it were that very horrid
mosfs7S=rzof whom tTloJ :-ss--:-.,s-
much in the morning; and it was obliged to
give way. But there was enough for all.
This dinner, Mr.. Editor, was different
affair from your g Political Barbecues," or
Cross road Pig roastings." It was pre-
pared by the wives and daughters Of the Sons
of Temperance and although they have for
gotten their receipts for making Egg nog,
Ginger Pop, Tom and jerry" &C., vet none
know better than they do how to prepare
those things that are palatable to healthy
and unyitiated appetite. At this dinner ev-
cry thing was perfect order there were no
vile imprecations-no indecent or blasphe-
nous expressions-now whiskey perfumes min
! gled with the food taken at that table, but all
like civil men, partook of the repast with
smiles and cheerfulness. After several good
speeches at night, our Division met at the Di-
vision room and initiated TEN of the best and
. ost influential citizens in our county, ma
king our number 156! We now fear none of
our Bacchanalian enemies-we raise our heads
| high, and bid defiance to all opposition-and
beautiful Banner which the LADIES gave US,
our motto is, Excelsior" Q. z.
Remarks Of Hiss A c. C. Carson, on presenting tie
Soxs OF TEMPERANCE: In viewing the amount
of good your worthy band has already accomplished,
in subdung the vice which is now invading our
country thousands of the Sons and daughters of
country, who are now bound down by the strong
chains Of vice and intemperance, which it seems,
they can neither cut or break, By unaided efforts,
will throu gh your efforts be liberated. Go forward,
then their assistance and let the light of virtue
and happiness beam upon your cOuntenances and
illustrate fully the amount of pleasure derived from
this heaven -blest employment.
Believing that you will ever hold dear the cause
in whicl you have enlisted, notwithstanding you
may have many difficulties to encounter; vet the
Ladies' whom l represent would add some testimo
NAL Of their appreciation of your cause; and would
pray that your path may be strewed with bright
flowers, and that you may continue to enrol upor
your list many more that may prove to be stars O
rejoicing in your crown of success.
Wevopld stimulate you to renewed efforts by he
stow " tbs gift; and in behalf of the Ladies
of Taylorsvile and the surrounding country, pre-
sent to you this BANNER, and may you ever keep il
remembrance the motto, portrayed in its coiors
characteristic Of your order-the Red, the White
the Blue-expressive of Love, Purity, and Fidelity
Love for your brethren in sickness and in health
Purity Of intention strictly to carry out the object
for which you, a noble hearted band of brothers
arc united and Fidelity to your obligations. Go on
We noble hearted ones We believe the happy da
. will come, when black intemperance shall be swep
from land; when the Orphans tear shall be drie
up, and when the lonely fire side will be made cheer
full by temperate Fathers and Brothers may Heav
en- smile upon and prosper yox in your glorious en-
terprise
: DIR. Foote's Reply.
q FAIR AND uoYoRED LADY 1t is with no sma
degree of pleasure that appear before you, as tn
+ organ of our beloved Division to respond to tn
chaste and forcibe words just uttered in persua
sive manner: and to receive this rich and apprC
pirate boon presented by you the Herald of tn
/. fair audience.
/ NV heart swells with emotion, when | see woman
e by whom, it is said, this world is governed comm
Z. to the of poor degraded man, and with gel
tie hand pointing him to the City Of Refuge and
safety 70 witness this public manifestation
st wom;a!7 -ze1sl for the Of Temperance, wou
it have been honor enough for me, but to stand he
~ before the light of beauty and blaze of intellect,
- almost than | can bear; and to add to VIII
l. has just beed said would be "gild refined gol
o. paint the lily, throw perfume the violet, or az
J. another tint to the rainbow"
= But who can witness this scene and not feel tn
c prospects Frightening for happier perio
At when shall be freed from the deepest, darke
s curse that ever biotted the green surface Of tn
goodly land Our march is onward The brig
IL and auspcious uninary of Temperance has Just ar
Us above tle distant horizon and is now sheddil
ly forth its benignant rays country protet
! ing generous youths from degradation defeG
ing them against the unforeseen attacks Of the m
es licious and designing, prompting them to deeds
er noble daring, and raising their standard of mora
>, ty to that point of elevation where waves the Il
: colorea Tag Of Love, Purity and Fidelity"
u See V lat our order is doing-It is reclaiming
in lntemperate fathers-orightening up, the counte
Of dnces Of disconsolate mothers, and afordng rel
to their starving children 1t is arresting the drum
ID. en- sot as he yerges upon the brink of ruin and
er stores him, sober man, to his grieving wife.
our Order, this mighty deiiyerer, is making his "
with electric speed wherever King Alcokol l
stalked over our eouutrymen, chasing him from c
We to town, from town village, and of our bOun
ne pouring out freely the healing balm upon the ra'
+, ges IIasie by tnis unmerciful tyrant. And hapP
ue for us, ne has paused his way, here at our pie
de- ant little village of Taylorsve, and rallied areu
oa his standard noble band of volunteers, encouras
by the winning smiles and eloquent appeals Il
those to which we have just istenedl which /
ng impossible to resist
4rv Let US then speed his onward march, until
~: shall visit every nook and corner where turks
NY poisonous reptile aud shall extract from his mig
iIaUs H. fna fol