Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1853-08-31
The Dedication.

III Tue evening OF the I'D instant, the
beautiful new Temperance Hall Of Phoenix.
Division was solemnly dedicated to the DIFF
fusion of the Principles of "Lore, Purity and
Fidelity" Benevolence and
Brotherly Love-" The Hall was crowded to
overlooking, with Ladies and gentlemen, Who
had assembled to witness the imposiDgM
monies, and to give their countenanee ana
appreciation to the benignant and praise-wor-
thy Order of the Sons of Temperance. All
seemed to be delighted with the performan-
ces, which were admirably conducted by the
ID. G.. W. p. and Officers of the Division.
These pleasing exercises being concluded,
2. q. w. p. WHITING was introduced to
the audience, to address them upon the sub
ject of Temperance. He began hy taking a
cursory glance at the history of the Order in
this City and State-alluding to the gloomy
and discouraging circumstances when ten
years ago, a small band organized Concord
Division No. l, and to the suspicious, ieers
and frowns which they had to combat for
several weary years-then felicitously con-
trasting it with the present period, when our
Order occupies to such an exalted extent, the
confidence and appreciation of the hearts and
judgments of our fellow-citizens. He allu-
ded to the thousands who have been saved
from the perils and doom of the inebriate
through this agency and wept in sorrow
over the many who, by the seductions of the
TEMPER, have been lured from Its protecting
shield and hurled into the abyss Of despair
r and ruin. These might, and in all probable
; ity would have been saved, had not the grog
q shop met them at every turn of life, and led
them from the path Of safety. The Traffic,
: then, is the barrier, continued the speaker,
in the way of success and permanent reform a:
!, and he proceeded to discuss the legality and
propriety of the interposition Of the law for
a its removal and entire suppression. We will
t not attempt to follow him in his strong argu-
ments and convincing reasoning of the truth
fulness and justice of the position taken-aI
h present seemed to admit their forcefulnes.
!" and justice, which they gave expression t.
l. by plaudits of appreciation at the close of hi,
remarks.
To - hdo OIAONC " 4bcNs hM. ~. L ELL
who was called on for some remarks. III
or commenced by saying he was not a membe
of the Order, but it met his hearty approba
70 ton and received his fervent prayers 70
prosperity and success. Concerning the ques
SIS ton of illegal suasiOn," he cheerfully Ell
mr. dOrsed the sentiments expressed by the speal
.ed er who had preceded hint was right, ju,
-ol and must and would be finally accomplished
po But it was a matter delicate and peculiar
lis its character, and would require the combine
the discretion and management Of the wisest an
most prudent heads of the friends of the e
mt terprise, to secure a judicious and permane1
IA triumph. He was 1oiM US on the questio
,tlo and was ready to enter the ranks and do We
mans duty in its accomplishment. Mr.. p
remarks were eminently practical and co
servative, and contained many discreet al
of wise suggestions, by which the friends of
Of form viii doubtless be profted.
-os During the evening Mr.. Petersilia d
apd coursed sweet music from the Seraphina, vi
ted by the voices Of the audience in singh
# If the appropriate Odes for the occasion. 4
entire services were tastefully and credital
S = conducted, and the company separated hig
ly pleased with the interesting exercises
81 the occasion.