Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1854-07-12

however, very few and far between-they
felt the tide of their affairs was On the ebb;
the star of their glory was fast sinking below
the horizon Of public opinion. For soon
they must either give up the favorite traffic,
yield to the Temperance cause, voluntarily
join its ranks to save their reputation, or be
forced to surrender their licence in shame.
wear detected countenauce, ard suffer the
goadings of an injured conscience and a
wounded spirit. And although | heard
nothing of a Prohibitory Law, yet saw the
cause of Temperance was gaining ascendan-
cy, and when this is the case it does not re-
quire the ken of a prophet to tell what the
result will be. And while believe the
strong arm of the law would act as pro.
lection to the cause, yet even without it I
was made acquainted with facts which war;
rant me in saying its progress must and will
go on. for already there has been erected
one elegant and spacious church within TWO
miles of the Division, and erected mainly
through its influence. Hence between these
reciprocity of feeling must exist-each aids
the other while the faithful Minister Of the
former teaches ''patience, meekness, and
godts1aess" s"-the jealous advocate of the lat
ter enjoins the necessity of " charity, BROTH
erLy lore and temperance" to constitute the
full christian.
But it would be injustice to the many
other churches, were not to say that they
too are fully awake to this matter, and are
doing their whole duty to forward their re-
formation, believing it to be the handmade
Of christianity, and the very best means for
the successful promotion of the Religion of
the blessed Redeemer.
Another fact, which | particularly OBJ
served and the last that | shall notice, was
the great change which had been wrought
in the rising generation. This was legibly
traced in their vocations manners and mein.
Sunday Schools had not only added their
gentle and moral influence, but common
schools were rapidly multiplying and giving
mould and direction to their plant minds
The little boys whom [ was accustomed to
meet on the road going to and from the gro
ceries, with their eGrthen VeSseLS, had ex-
changed these for the satchel and were on
their way, with nimble step and blythsome
heart to the distant school house. These
"hli0 ehOJ iColu VIC III JSCSIl6S VI SCl6uCe duQ
beauty Of art, will not forget the Sons Of
Temperance. AT the mention of the noble
Order, gratitude will swell their hearts, that
through it their fathers were saved from in
fanny, became useful and they themselves
taught the wholesome truths of science and
religion. And as Old Time sets his seal
upon the house-as youth assumes the toga
Of manhood, they will come forth cold aoater
men. with vigorous bodies and cultivated
minds to take their places in the affairs of
tt6far pafC IN efnts councrls OF cur 'nauon..--
Assured of these facts feel no misgvings
as regards the success and triumph of the
Temperance cause; and praying that time
shall only add increased interest extend its
influence and throw around it fresher
beauty and brighter lustre. I shall expect
when [ visit again the home of my youth to
find still greater changes, greater improve
mcnts, greater prosperity, and all through
the vigiant efforts of the Sons Of Temper
dnce.. ID.
Randolph Macon College, June 90.