Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1853-07-27

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type, concerning the discussion in Yadkin,
when a moro lengthy ore was received. Not
having room for the latter in full, we have to
be content with the following extracts:
YADKIN Co, July O., 1853.
Mr.. EDIfoH Monday last, (the 4th of
]uly,) was \ notable day in our county. Mr..
john III. Kiuyoun proposed to deliver an
Address on the subject OF Temperance, Mt the
Cross Road Meeting House, Il Baptist Church
in Yadkin County, near the Davic line. At
the hour appointed, quite a respectable num-
Dor Of tho citizens, together with u few Sons
of Temperance, assembled, and Mr.. kinyoun
proceeded. lie referred to the early history
Of America, and after noticing the numerous
bio Jsiugs resulting, not only to the American
people, but to the world, from the free and
liberal principles Of Republican government,
he declared that these rights and privileges
were now invaded that an enemy was ira
ycrsing the land, more dreadful i'll his rava-
gos, than any ever before known, and this
invader was AicOb0t!
This was bad enough, and produced great
excitement, but something more startling still
remained yet, to break upon their ears. 1t
was necessary, in the course Of his remarks,
for Mr.. x. to suggest some plan or means by
which this enemy might be repealed and
finally routed. The means which he pro
posed, was u Prohibitory Liquor Law, a syn
Opsis Of which he boldly produced and read,
together with some Of the penalties for viola
ton, rs provided in the Maine Law. Thi,
was too intoleruble to be borne At once
the Rummies began to stir. There was &
general moving about, and grooming and
muttcriug. IL was indeed amusing to see
thcm gather in u circle, some distance from
the church, to discuss the merits Of a rebel
lion, in case the Sons Of Temperance SHOULD
pass stch Il law"
Mr.. X. closed with an eloquent and forci
bio appeal to the ladies, to cast their indu
enco in favor Of the Temperance cause
After which Mr.. w. \. Robey was called OF
to make n few remarks, who responded in hi
usual urgent manner.
Mr.. May, formerly the Rev. Mark May,
the Captain elect Of the Rummies, took tn
floor, in reply to Mr.. Kinyoun. The Run
mics fockgd around, with wide open mouth
aud ears, and fixed their eyes upon hin
when 10 the mighty hero raised his voice
tones Of viudictige vengeance upon the Sol
of Temperance and the liquor law. lie d
nouncgd them for thus encroaching upc
their liberties, and with II trembling har
pointed away to the oppression Of the p
grims in the old world to tho ~privatiol
which they cndurel.in fleeing from their n
tive land, and fixing their homes in u " he,
lug wilderness" for the sake Of worshi
ing God according to the dictates Of the
own CONSCIENCE to tue patTlOtiSm OF q
veterans of &c, in taking up arms to defer
this and other privileges.
This tickled the fancy Of his allies, in
particular manner and not only so, but
contemplation of thus defending their pri'
legc of drinking Il dram accordingtC the di
tates OF their own stomachS, their eyes W.
almost filed with tears, while their hosor
swcllol with bravery. The orator, after
laborel TRADE, said he would have the So
Of Temperance understand, particularly, tn
he was not advocating the cause Of drunke
ness aud if they should 20 away and tn
report it, they would wilfully misrepresc
him, sc.
Now, Mr.. Editor, the world is coming
the right point. Whenever VIC can get t
alvorslries Of Temperance to rally thu
leaders and come into public and open d
c%uSsion, then the truth will begin to shi
with its true light, and have its duo weig
This discussion, although our opponent v
not a man Of high standing, has neverthel
created some excitement, and no doubt v
result in somo good. For the high-minC
and respectable, and those ut all disposed
do right, are beginning to clear up tn
threats and say, I'VE have u bad CAPITA
boys, its time 10 desert" EIRTUS