Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1853-08-03
The West Moving,

We notice that Asheville and Reems' Greek
Divisions, in Buncombe county, have appoin-
ted Delegates to attend the TemporufCe Con-
%vention of that District, to be held in the
Town of Franklin, Macon county, on the
18th of August. 1t will doubtless be a very
great time for the Temperance cause, and
we trust every County in the District will be
represented in that Convention.
We notice that mention is made, also, of
appointing Delegates to the State Temper
ancc Convention to be held IN RdIcigh in
October next. Since our suggestion to hold
the October Convention in Wilmington, we
have had several suggestions, that an altera-
ton from Raleigh to Wilmington may occa-
sion some arrangement, and possibly I fail
ure and it is therefore thought best 10 con-
tinue the October Convention in Rale gh.-
We have no choice of place, of course, our
only wish being to take steps to secure alarge
attendance at its meeting.
The State Fair meets in RaleighGn the
18th of October. At that time there will be
a large number of citizens here, and it will
be a favorable time for consulting together,
and maturing our plans preparatory for the
great struggle the year following. We pro-
pose, therefore, that the Convention meet in
Raleigh, on the 18th of October ensuing, and
that a preparatory meeting be held on the
night OF the 10th, to make arrangements for
the organization of the Convention, &c. By
this means it is believed the business of the
Convention can be transacted without inter.
fering with the proceedings of the State Fair.
and depriving Delegates from attending the
same.
If this proposition be acceded to, land we
shall take it for granted it is unless good oh
~jections be urged) let eUery CoDstyin the Stat,
go to work in time, and see That Delegate
acho wiU attend are appointed to represen
them in this great Convention! Go to worl
at once, and in earnest, and let us show b,
our zeal that we intend to prosecute thi
matter worthy of the mighty consequence
involved. Up! friends of humanity, and lie
US see q brave array of bold, determined un
uLLIOIALIES L GIIOUS-Ol lit VIII CLu rise SU
, perior to all selfish considerations and mer
party attachments-and who will make on
| grand rally for God and humanity. Let u
5 hang our Banner on the outer wall, with til
} inspiring motto Down with the Liauo
Traffic, and freedom to the Old North Stat
from the slavery of the Rum Fiend !"
BW The Divisions of this City have prc
pared a Circular, addressed to the Friends {
Temperance in North Carolina, caIlinga grea
: State Convention in Raleigh, on the 18th
t October, (the day Previous to the State Fa.
opening.l This Circular will be promulgate
e in a day or two, and will, we trust, meet vii
t a hearty and general response from every pc
n ton of the State.
P. S.-The Wilmington Division has pa
sed a Resolution to hold a Temperance Co
%vention in that place, on the 9th and %
of October. Upon reflection, VIC are of Il
opinion that the time proposed for
meeting is unpropitious, inasmuch as 4
G Grand Division viii be in session in WiImin
ton at that time, and will oceupy the emit;
attention of Representatives. for several day
+ What do our friends there saw to the chan
from October to the 24th and 25th of Deere,
" Der ? For several reasons, we think 1
change Will be productive of much good.