Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1853-04-13
wake Forest Celebration.

train of Cars 1.-THE largest ever seen on the
Raleigh and Castor Road from this City,
was filed to OVERLOOKING with ladies and
gentlemen, notwithstanding the rather bleak
and ~unpropitious appearance of the weather.
After little over a half hours ride we arr
ed at the College, and the whole company
repaired to the Hotel of Mr.. PURIFY, who
kindly threw open his doors for their accom-
mediation. After spending an hour or two
in congratulations friendly social intercourse,
and receiving a hearty welcome by the Fac
ulty and Students of the College, the "Sons"
formed a Procession and repaired to the
College Chapel, which we found filled pretty
well with the beauty and intelligence of va
rious portions of the County.
The exercises were commenced by an APP
propriate, fervent Prayer from our worthy
brother Rev. T. W. Tobey-after which
PHILIP S. WHITE was introduced, who for
more than two hours unclaimed that large as
sembly with one of his most mastery efforts,
Astounding with arguments bold and convin-
cling reasoning clear and truthful, and in
cidents illustrative and instructive. We are
not vain enough to attempt an analysis Of this
Speech-but when we tell those who know
] his powers that this was MeNgreat effort of
Philip S. White, they will be able to form
some idea of its force and beauty.
The morning exercises over, the cntire
Company were invited to partake of a free
Dinner hen full justice was done the
choice and we'll prepared yiands spread out
before them in great profusion. The Dinner
was prepared under the superintendent of
Mrs. Purify, the energetic and accomplished
lady of our host, and bore ample testimony
to her skill and proficiency in the culinary
department.. We have attended many such
gatherings, but never nave we before seen
such good management and excellent order
at an outdoor dinner, where so many hun
l dreds were dining together.
At three o'clock a County Convention was
. held, which was organized by appointing
$ John w. Harris, Esq, Chairman, and A. NJ.
' German, Secretary. Themeeting beingready
for business, the Secretaryread the following
. Resolutions, as having been submitted for the
consideration of the meeting:
WHEREAS, The evils arising from the sale and
use Of Alcoholic drinks are so great and numerous
4 DESTROYING the peace and welfare of society anG
detrimental to the we'll being of the community
and whereas its abrogation, as q traffic, by law, is
q question involving the political and moral safety o
our government and people We, a portion OF thu
citizens of Wake county, do hereby ReSolre,
/. That we arc in favor Of q divorce Of the Stat
!. from the Liquor Traffic; and believe it to be GU
duty as good citizens, to combine our influence il
y such efficient manner, as will make it be felt i
&c electing such members to our next General Assem-
" blv, as will vote to prohibit the traffic in all intoxi
a eating drinks throughout the State of North Car
n DINA.
2. That believing the question of the prohibitio
:" of the liquor traffic Of paramount Importance to al
IL ordinary party issues, we must and will regard o
vowed adhesion to the principle of prohibition o
the part of candidates to the Legislature, as indis
pensable to our s~ufrages and if compelled to sac
rife o party or surrender this principle, we will ne
it hesitate to obey the former III obedience to the la
n ter.
3. That we cordially invite all of our fellow-c cit
al zens who desire the abrogation of the death-dea
- ing, pauper-making, God defying tra6ic-to unit
II with US on this platform. that the public serran
"a may understand what is the sorereign will eff tn
'ct PEOPLE, end know how to govern themselves a
,rt cordingly.
m 4. That we approve of the District and Stat
Conventions proposed to be held, and that ever
friend of the objects embraced in holding such Coz
ventions, be constituted a member of the same.
D 5. And fnally-That we will refrain from all il
reference with the relations of the several polite
t., parties, excepting so far as such parties may o
in pose the design of our enterprise, and when SUI
i parties do oppose our enterprise, our obligations
81 God and man require US to oppose them to the e
tent of our power; and we will not vote for nj
IL candidate for the Legislature, who will not pied!
50 him self to Give his votes and influence. and who
on character and position will not be a guaranty f
n, that pledge, in favor of a law prohibiting the liqu
traffic.
The Secretary made some remarks upc
l the Resolutions, and then called upon D
toF9433Soscoe 4tooker 10 ADDRESS the mee'ing. :
"a H. promptly responded in a we'll timed, DO
and energetic speech. bespoke as a patrit
a philanthropist, a christian, throwing hin
self in the breach to stay the ravages of t
master, giant evil of the world. DIR. H. is
ee, young man whose talents may lead him
lily aspire to promotion and renown in the hig
is er walks of ife-but unlike the most of tho
a whose aspirations tend to preferment a.
be distinction, he knows no trucking to ignot
md circumstances to please the popular ear, |
bold spirit feels no craven fear in giving
on. %terance to sentiments Of truth and right.
the Would that we had more such young men
om- genius and ability, who would boldly a
ent manfully stand up in defence of virtue a
ave down-trodden humanity.
VI Pres't. White, of the College, was th
It. called on, who submitted a few remarks {
probating the objects of the meeting and
ISly dorsing the sentiments Of the Resolutions
one favor of prohibiting legal entertainments, 4
P. S. White followed in one of his hap
j. est efforts, and then the Chairman put t
question upon the Resolutions, when G
loud, long, unanimous Aye rang throu
those College Halls, which was, we tn
and believe, but the commencement of
ION mighty speaking-out of the People of our gle
Gus old State, which will free her forever fir
the cursed Liquor Traffic. God speed
ho1 day-and to do so, let our fellow citizens
other Counties adopt similar Resolves-let
6o4o-p;oa RI do o,,r J,tv apd roa;p4oiD