Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1855-06-20
1855,

the Rev. j. E. RYsRsoy, a Wesleyan Meth
odist, of Canada West. OF him, also,
confident and exalted anticipations were
entertained, and the brief address he deliv-
cred left no nearer disappointed.
The second public meeting in connection with
the National Division ofthe Sons Of Temperance,
was held in the Institute Hail. The attendance
was large, with a full proportion of ladies, and
a general representation of our community. The
exercises were interesting, and the attention of
the large auditory was well kept up by the ado res
SEES offered.
After an appropriate prayer by the Rev. r. Post.
ID. d., of the Circular Church, Col. Buckley. Of
Kentucky, was introduced, and occupied the plat
form.
His main thought and purpose was an appeal to
all classes and conditions to aid the temperance re
form by whatever means experience shall indicate
as necessary and efficient. The obstacles first en-
countered by the friends of temperance arose from
open opposition. These had been partially re-
5 moved or overcome-the cause was now fashion
bic in some degree, and it suffered only from seem
ing and Indifferent friends. 1t suffered from the
blindness, or neglect, or thoughtlessness of fathers
E and mothers, who courted or tolerated the presence
OF the foe that was assailing the peace of their
I households, and robbing them of their rising hopes.
The friends ofmoral suasion could not consistent
iy oppose the Temperance organizations in any
form. The Order of the Sons of Temperance urged
!. and employed that means to its utmost extent, and
d they called upon all 50 agreeing to second their
efforts. If any honestly believed this means sufi-
cient in itself, and doubted tie expediency OF Interior
agencies, let them enter the Division Room and
i give Temperance the benefit of their views and
d gheir example tnJtcachinSs.
y The sapping influence Of intemperance had de-
v graded our national character in manhood and
moral worth. Our intellects were cultivated and
4 forced, but our hearts and souls were neglected.
The American of to-day was like a boy vauntingly
rugged out in the garments of his father, or like
Ia the lion in MILTON, half formed, with a face look
lie ing upwards, but not emancipated from earth. We
ed gloried in the moral greatness and purity of a
WAsHINGToN,-but the influences at work around
% US, forbade all hopes Of a successful imitation Of his
: virtues. 1t was the moral worth and sublime puri-
Sc ty of Calhoun, still more than his unquestioned
as and daring genius, that will rise in the worlds
er estimation as history becomes more just and dis
as eliminating. Col. Buckley occupied his hour most
40, successfully, and concluded only because it was
proper to allot a fair space to his successor.
:: Gen. ) r. Cary OF Ohio, is regarded among the
~ most prominent and efficient orators. He addressed
ng himself Principally to the question of the remedy.
ess There was but one plan of moral reformation in
en- dicated and pursued by the Great Teacher and
Redeemer himself. 1t was to increase the power
OF moral resistance from within, and to remove the
ION temptation from without This was the whole
an scope OF the temperance reform. To accomplish
OF these objects, SO far as human agency, well direc-
ted and blessed with the energiZing influences from
the above, that ever attend such endeavors, could ac-
,;tb comphsh them, was the aim of Temperance men.
n The partial remedies and compromising eXpedi-
De ents that had been tried hitherto were reviewed,
or and their ineficiency demonstrated The license
the laws of this State were specially referred to, and
characterized in various points of view, with an
A is irresistible force of argument and illustration, seri-
Ill = ONo INV " IA di I'll AAhlSo OOlu dlu EANHA-
.ShO ic. The cardinal error and original sin of the sys-
Is a tenn was an attempt to regulate that which was
ath, essentially and practically the ~negation of all rule
and to leglslate into responsibility that which the
and very eAaction OF a license branded as e,qulVocaI or
.;soS questionable-to attempt to secure the agency OF
- good citizens and men of good moral character IN a
ied'' traffic whose very subject matter was in opposition
dole to good citizenship and morality.
ltry, The pecuniary interests involved, even disregard
I, fit ing all higher considerations, were enough, if pro-
stle, perry contemplat to arouse the energies oil nation
4. I IL IV9G Inmate fhat fhnrn Vrnrp hyp hundred
@Hu ~grogshops in the city of Charleston, and it was
anu moderate calculation to allow an average custom
of five dollars each day at each. Assuming tn,
late State to one half the number relatively to popula
p ton, and we find a yearly expenditure of a SUI
rcod that would build one thousand school houses an
e e. supply them with teachers, support literally on
H thousand ministers, defray the whole civil list G
GA South Carolina, and leave a large surplus.
par In addition to actual expenditures in money, tn
IONS, deterioration in slaves was a fearful item, bot
nfnra morally and pecuniarily-
7Iore 1t was then argued that the proposed law of Or,
,son hibition was not a sumptuary law in any sense thu
arcei has been objected to it and-in opposition I
and another. objection-that it could be enforced MOI
Town easily and readily than any law ever tried on ii
that subject. 1t touched the thing, not the person, al
et;no the difficulties Of evidence and practice that en-
o use tacb bere N ~ ."
terlze The objections on the score of warrants, searcl
ltors, seizure and conhscatlon, were severally and full
to discussed, and the proposed law was shown TO col
lninp form strictly to the analogy of Others familiar
practice and recognized as of primary necessity.
=. We have not undertaken TO give more than
p -i meagre abstract of either speaker, and it is partic
FALL, larly impossible to attempts ~followingo of Gen. Ca
Is dis through all his topics, as it would be to convey i
frand effective manner on paper. Having somewhat c
ceeded the hour he had allowed himself, he W
about taking his seat, when earnest and gener
calls induced him to continue. An excursion,
loGice, honor of the National Division, will take pla
1ck OF this day-the steamer leaving South Commerci
ed by wharf at ten o'clock. The public meeting will
h us. continued this evening, Tor winch occasion seFei
)pr,s distinguished speakers are announced.
of tho The session of the National Division Of the s.
h,roh of Temperance Of North America adjourned "
by the The . xcursion nartv embraced = Iarge nronorti
/, and Of the visitors 70 our citv. and also many ladies
7, and The party were taken up Cooper River, as far
Col CARsoN's place-the scenery and views bel
new to many on board, and ~afording much sal
ottnn. faction.
e ~ Soon after rounding for a return trip, the com
y ! ny partook of a substantial, varied and appetizi
soclai repast, furnished under direction of the commit
be evil Of arrangements, which needed no indnceme
it was beyond the cheerful excitement of the occas
and as and the tonic influences Of the healthful breel
olds of The guests having reassembled on deck, the ?
,rbt CT speech aid sentiment began, and was continl
TT had win tl,g gf r. tb ,nt err e" Anu h'nusi"Sn UNI
down The public meeting in the evening was larg
there attended, as had been the case on previous ev
ings. The exercises were introduced with pra,
alive by the Rev. S. GILMAN, u. d., after which Ju
he for. 0NEALL announced the speakers, assigned as
rsonon lows:
Blf OROMLE1, o Ulafyiatu VI 4AEAAb
ued In Georgia Rev. J. B.. McFERRIN, Of Tennessee,
n with Mr. LoyG, of Virginia.
insult These gentlemen being severally introduced
lfessed the order mentioned, addressed the audience, !
upole sentirg the subject of temperance and especii
dooIor of legal prohibition as a necessary reform, in ey
point Of view and illustration.
~ were Although these four speakers had occupied m
al pur- than the time designed. Gen CARY. who was :
dly ar in the bills of the evening" was found in the b
to the and was called up by general and continued ac'
of or nation. He yielded and took the platform, a
words from all 1.-THE evidences afforded, we believe he We
q a. have continued speaking to this time, had he "
~ ed for a call to stop. He has not yet Satisfied
Ith-ul: audience here as to the matter of quantity
1munl- length
nd the The reunion has been a most happy occasion
ID GER all concerned, and we are pleased TO learn that
of the ancient honors and rencwn of our beloved city
hospitable rites have been so boBorably supper
-. by those in charge-Charleston Courier.
, fully .u u
Apo n uuiy eiA9ins ' !"
obiec- will "go and do likewise ?"
ceSsHy HENDERSON, n. c., June 12
" were My DEAR SIR Your last appeal in
nalogy Spirit, has caused me to use a little exert
d occa- extra, in enlarging@ your list of subscrib
justified and IN half an hours time L have procu