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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1858-06-30
The Sons at Salisbury.

The Waterman says-The Sons of Tenn
perance, in this Town, are reviving. Sails
bury Division, No. 7, has never forfeited it's
charter, and never suspended it's regular
meetings. 1t has passed through some very
dark hours-has been reduced to less than
a quorum of attending members; but by the
unyielding energy, perseverance and faith of
some two or three members it's existence has
been sustained. 1t has been the means of
much good to alarge number who have, from
time to time, taken refuge in it from the des-
troyer. True, many who have had their
moral resolutions strengthened by connection
with it, and were, for a time, prevented from
rapid ruin, have since gone off-returned to
their wallow in the mire-but even these will
be glad to learn that No. 7, is looking up
The ladies now grace the Hall with their
presence, and a lively interest is manifested
by q number of persons who have hitherto
stood at a distance. An Institution which
possesses sufficient vitality to revive, in the
eleventh year Of its existence, must possess
some merit.
We rejoice to hear of the revival of the
cause in Salisbury. The gratifying fact is
Justly accredited to the faith and energy Of
a few true and tried men whose motto is
"Neyer give up the ship" as the immortal
Lawrence cried when falling under the shot
of the enemy. Many other Divisions have
struggled a long time amid disaster and re-
verses, but finally the clouds gave way and
the sun Of prosperity again shone upon them.
But others which gave up On the first ap-
preach of reverse, have seen their Divisions
go down, theirmembers scattered, and drunk.
enness and vice greatly increased in theil
midst. We verify believe in the recupera
} tive power of our Order to revive and flourish
5 again, even under the most unpropitious cir
cumstances, if a few faithful ones will hol,
) on, and labor and pray for the revival Of TEN
5 perance. Truth crushed to earth, qoiU ris
! again."
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1858-06-30
Utah and the Mormons.

The advices of the President from Utah,
affairs there in an exceedingly
complicated condition. According to pre-
sent indications all the troops now on their
way to Utah will continue their march. The
friendly bearing of Brigham Young and his
followers is strongly suspected of treachery.
The St. Louis Ledger says:
Brigham Young is jealous and ~revengeful.
He, and all his tribe, hate the United States
with an undying hatred, and they know that
with the government of this country again
extended over them, they will not be left I'M
molested IN the enjoyment of the worst but
dearest practices of their religion. Hence,
we do not believe in the sincerity of their
present professions. If they submit now it
is only that they may gain strength with
time, when resistance would be more effec-
tual. 1t is not their intention to become
peaceable citizens of this Republic, and they
never will be. This pretended submission
may be no more than a trick on their part to
have the troops withdrawn, when they will
again rise in rebellion, drive out the small
garrison left to keep them in order, and be-
come as defiant as ever. Then will be re-
peated the melancholy farce Of marching
troops across the plains, keeping them through
the drearieSt of winters on starvation rations
OF the meanest of food, to be followed in the
Spring by another eapitulation. This sad
game may be played from year to year. The
truth is, there is but one way to deal with
the Mormons on this continent, and that is.
to drive them off Of it-drive them into the
Pacific, and the sooner this is done, the soon
er will we be rid Of a present shame, and a
perpetual calamity.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1858-06-30
National Anniversary.

The 4th coming on Sunday this year, the
celebration in this City is to take place on
Saturday, the Sd. At sunrise religious SER
vices in the Presbyterian church, and an ad-
dress by Rev. Mr.. Atkinson.
The military and civic procession to form
at the Court House at 10 o'clock, and pro-
coed to the Capitol. Exercises in Commons
Hall-prayer by Rev. DR.. Mason; reading Of
Declaration OF Independence by W. j. Saun-
ders, Esq; Grafton by II. R. Bryan, Esq.
At D o'clock the Oak-City Guards will be
under arms for the purpose of contending for
a prize; the successful competitor will re-
ceive the prize from Mr.. --, on the Cap
itol steps on returning from the Target ground.
At 81 o'clock a procession of the different
Sunday School children will be formed in
front of DR.. Johnson's and Rev. 7. E. Skin
ner's residences, and viii proceed in line of
march through the principal streets to the
Presbyterian church, where an address WI
be delivered by Rev. Mr.. Hendren.
AT s o'clock, p. m, on Nash Square, the
%SNAANAOAAS OOOAd1 dIlO1 Va independence
will be read, and al Grafton by Mr.. VIM. H.
Finch. The ceremonies of the day will be
concluded by a display of fireworks and bal
, loon ascension.
~ 1t is respectfully requested by the
Committee of Arrangements and the Marsh.
ais, that all shall join in the procession. As
heretofore, this matter has been neglected
,kgreat inconvenience has be9n the result botf
to the Marshals and to the people at large
/ By complying with the above, better seat
will be secured.
: The Ladies are respectfully invited to at
g tend the exercises at the Capitol in the morn
ing, and at Nash Square in the evening
s Mayor Harrison has provided a sufficient Pc
g lice force to assist in preserving order.
n Capt. R. S. Tucker, is Chief Marshal Of tn
IS day G. T. Iredell, T. j. Utley, j. W. Wig
gins, j. K. Marriott, Assistant Marshals.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1858-06-30
ENCOURAGING.

An esteemed friend at Point Peter, Ga,
sends us a club of subscribers, with the fol-
remarks
q procured this club with very little eff
fort, and think I can double it in one month.
l have a friend and Bro. Son of Temperance,
who says he intends to send you fifteen sub
scribers soon, and will make an earnest ef-
fort to procure one hundred. He SAYS he
regards the Spirit of the Age as one of the
best temperance and family papers in the
world. When he commenced taking it, he
took little interest in the cause, but be saws
the earnestness and power of the Age soon
aroused him from his lethargy, and he is now
not only one of your warmest friends,
but one Of our most enthusiastic temperance
manufacturing and working for the good of
the cause. l hope | do no violence to his
feelings by giving you his name-it is Jas.
NJ. Tiller. If you and the temperance cause
had many such friends as he scattered
throughout the South, the interests of both
would be greatly promoted. The cause is
prospecting in this part of the country, but
still great quantities of liquor are drank
Truly, there is much yet to be DONE"
We are grateful to our stranger friend fol
his kind appreciation of our humble efforts
and for his promised aid. We will try ant
deserve both. We shall confidently look 70,
that list of fifteen subscribers, as the first in
stallment on the one hundred.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1858-06-30
N. C. Planter. for July

This regular and excellent Agricultural
monthly is already out for the ensuing month.
The table of contents is varied and useful,
and no one interested in husbandry can fail
to read it to profit. In this number is COM
menced a series of articles on the Grasses of
the State, by Professor Emmons, which we
doubt not will be of incalculable benefit to
our Farmers. These articles will run through
several numbers and will be illustrated with
engrayings Of the various kinds of Grasses
discussed in them. The price is only 81 a
year, and every Farmer would be handsomely
repaid by subscribing for a copy. Address
the Publisher, Raleigh.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1858-06-30
National Division.

The following letter from our Representa-
tive at the late session of the National Divis.
ion, contains, we believe, all the proceedings
of interest we find in the published accounts.
We are glad to see the custom of changing
the Constitutions of the Order, did not obtain
at this session. The letter of Bro. Cummings
will be read with interest:
The National Division closed last night
(the 11th.) The session was harmonious
Prohibition was 'the watchword," and all
seemed animated by the right spirit. In the
deliberations Of the body and selection of Of
fcers, there was no East, West, North or
South, but we seemed belted by the horizon
of Love, Purity, Fidelity. Judge NJ. D. Nc
Henry, who has worthily sustained the hon.
ors of M. W. P. for the preceding term. is
succeeded by Bro. 3. d. Townsend, of Ben
nettsville, S. c. He is an energetic worker,
a true Son, and a most estimable gentleman,
whom to know is to love-
I send you IN abstract of two days pro
ceedings-the third days were not printed
when | left the city this morning. The N
d. will meet next year on the 1st day of June
in the city of Philadelphia. ! urged th'
claims Of Raleigh, and a large vote was glveT
in its favor, but unfortunately, the vote Q
those desiring to go to a southern city wa
divided between Richmond, Va, and Raleigh
n. c., and by the operation of the rule whicl
cut off all but the three highest after the sec
ond ballot, both Richmond and Raleigh wer
struck from the list before the final vote.
trust the South will be more numerously reI
resented next year.
No change was made in the constitution
the N. D., and no important change in tn
constitution of Subordinate Divisions. Rule
21st and 23d of Grand Divisions were stricke
out. G. Divisions will now be at liberty I
~re-elect all Officers, at pleasure. 1t wa
agreed that when a good, working man Wa
found in the chair of G. w. P, that he shout
be continued longer than one year, as durin
that time he could scarcely become accu
toned to the harness.
1t is believed that our cause was meyer
a more healthy state. Many inquiries wei
made for yourself, and Bros. Sterling an
Jones, all regretted your absence, and nor
more than myself. / was compelled alone
bear the responsibility of speaking for Il
Old North State, as well as for "Buncombe
hope to meet you and many others Of OF
brethren at Lincolnton on the 14th of Jul
Yours in L. P. & f.
a w. CUMMINGS.
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Notice-Notice /!

We are very anxious to increase the circu-
lation of the Spirit Of the Age to ten thous-
and subscribers. With the hope of effecting
this, we propose giving, to such as may de-
sire it, free of cost, to all who subscribe for
the Age between the 1st July and 1st Sep
TENDER, also the North Carolina Planter for
the si< months. tsued-ylz: the JAM,
Feb, March, April, May and June Nos.
which contain 200 pages of interesting and
instructive Agricultural reading! Here is
the rarest opportunity afforded for procuring
valuable reading for almost nothing. a large
weeky ne'ospoper a whoZe gear, and an inter
estimg agricultural periodical for sir months
all for one dollar only. Those desiring
the Planter, as above stated, must mention
it when renting the money. ~ This
proposition win be closed after the 1st Sep
TENDER.
In making this liberal offer, we have
double object in view: We expect by it
largely to increase the number of subscriber
to the Spirit of the Age, and also introduc
our Agricultural Periodical where it is nc
yet known-be1ieving that our Agriculture
friends when they see it, win become perm;
nent subscribers to it also.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1858-06-30
An Important Question.

Is it necessary for a reformed man, IN or
der to keep sober, that he should remain a
member Of the Order of the Sons Of Temper
ance? We answer emphatically, 4ESl A
few men, who have become thoroughly con-
frmed in their habit of sobriety, may re-
main firm and true outside Of a temperance
organization but to the large majority
perhaps nine out Of every ten who have been
reformed by the Sons, it is essential that they
retain their membership in the Order, for
them to maintain a position of total abstl-
nence.
Does not the experience and observation of
every reader, fully confirm this opinion P
How many have you known, reader, who
have joined the Order-from the time OF his
initiation his course was upward and on
ward-he devoted himself assiduously to bu-
%siness, and was in the high road to pros
perity. But alas, for the high hopes of his
friends, the Division went down, or he with
drew from the Order, and perhaps for a little
while he was consistent to his obligations /;
but at last the force of his old habits over
came him, and he fell, and to-day he is degra-
ded as man can be. Would he have fallen
had he remained in the Order? We can on
ly answer, he did not fall achile he remained
q member.
We know a man who was once a member
of a Division. As long as it remained in be
ing. he was a faithful, jealous membek nj
Though he had once been "a hard case.H AT
ter the Division went down, he too soon be
gan a downward career, and when the write
of this last saw him, the town authorize
were dealing with him for keeping a low dog
gerry contrary to the corporate laws of tn
place. When he belonged to the Division, h
was a Church member and a gentleman. q
is now a whisky selling loafeF. With his a
~legiance to the Sons went his religion. Di
the Sons work his salvation when he VI
with them, or would they have kept hi
from falling, hadthey continued in operation
We only know that when he vas a Son,
3, was a sober man; when the Division we
: down, he ceased to be so. And there a
: hundreds, and perhaps thousands ofinstanC
= in the land like these.
r From these facts we gather two strong
guments list, That a reformed man is nj
er safe when exposed to temptations hat
d calculated to lure him to his old habits, a
Of that it is the part of wisdom in him to kC
ID thrown around him all the safeguards q
lie projections which associated organizatiC
ID can afford.
n 2dly, That every Division that goes do1
ID carries with it the hope and eternal dest
II. of one or more human beings; and how
e, portant this should be sustained in ev
e- community. How applicable is the warn
ng of the Apostle in these nstances-'Let
ng that thinketh he standeth take heed lest
al fall. Reformed man-ney dissolve y
he connection with the Order.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1858-06-30
SPIRIT or AGE...Devo ted te
For the Spirit of the Age.
Explanatory.

MERRY Andrew" has got himself into a
scrape. The reader will no doubt recol-
lect some lines, published over my signature
a few weeks age in the Age, and addressed
to Miss Kate D-s, of Anson," common
cling, Half thy wiekedness," &c. The lines
were intended by the author, as | would
have thought that the ~verriest clod-head in
the world would have understood them, to
be read entirely in a humorous light. They
were written as an April fool" Ia kind of
literary missive very common in the country
during the month of April and were sent
on to the Age in April but the letter con-
tanning them having been delayed, they did
not see the light until over amonth after the
time intended for their publication.
Now, what | wish to correct, is an erro-
neous impression, which, in consequence of
the miscOnstruetiOn placed upon the lines,
seems to prevail among Miss Hates circle of
friends and acquaintance, that she and N.Y.
self had "fallen out" and that the poetry
was written, " with malice aforethought," for
the purpose of reUenge. Such is not the case.
There was not only no harm intended by the
poetry, but there is not a silver of harm IN it.
There has long been a very friendly under
standing between Miss Kate and myself
which / trust will ever continue. But even
naQ IL Deen 0CnerWlSo-na0 L Iallen out
with her, which | have already stated
was not the case, | could not have descended
50 tow as to be guilty of so base and covert
an act. These who knoY me best, know
that such an act would be- wholly foreign to
? and inconsistent with my nature, and totally
at variance with my whole former course o.
life.
r There is no lady within my whole circle o
Q acquaintance whom | esteem more highly
than ! do the subject of the lines in ques
! ton. She is, indeed, a cery amiable and es
: Unable young lady, with a character as pur,
{ and spotless as the unsullied snow-he
T greatest "wickedness'' consisting in her peer
less beauty.
l do hope now that this explanation vii
silence the mouths of those who have yainl,
n endeavored to make a "bug+a-boo'' out of
shadow, and whose wicked and maliciou
propensities are ever prompting them to pr
into and NEEDLE with matters which concern
u them not.
ID With a conscience void of offence, lam still
,e MERRY ANDREW.
.e r. r. Springs, N. G..
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1858-06-30
How MANY Temperance Meni

A gentleman asked us not long since, how
many temperance men are there in North
Carolina ?" Our reply was Hundreds and
thousands" The institution of the question
set us to thinking for ourselves-how many
who are they land how shall we tell them?
The Returns from the Subordinate Divisions.
give US a membership of some three or four
thousand in the Sons-but these are not all.
We look at the subscription list of our Tenn
perance paper, and we find less than three
thousand mems names from the various post
offices in North Carolina-the balance are
ladies-and subscribers from other States.)
If there are ten thousand temperance men
in this State, (and who can doubt iD what
are they doing for the cause ?-They do not
belong to the Sons-they do not subscribe
to the temperance paper-their voices are
never heard in behalf of the cause. Chris
tan, patriot, philanthropist, are you content
to see this giant evil in the land, and yet
make no effort for,-take no interest in its
suppression? Ifyou do not join the temper
ance organization, your son, on whom your
highest hopes are conferred, will probably
stand aloof also. If you do not give him a
temperance paper to read, he will read others
! that may corrupt his morals and teach him
to consider it quite respectable and genteel
r to sip the rosy wine, and pledge the health
: of fair ones from the cup of Bacchus? Ifyour
! Esiceis silent ia behalf of the cause, he may
T construe it into Indifference if not dislike,
and go with the multitude to drink wine and
strong drink.
We would really like to see a list of the
Temperance men in North Carolina. Suppose
every mans name be sent up to US, (and as
ne many as can, send a dollar also for the Ten
lie perance paper) and let us make up a list O
Il the temperance men in the State. Wonde
I'd if we could show a list of ten thousand men
as all of whom are men of iron nerve and fxe,
in their determination to contest every inc
n of ground with the arch enemy ? Reade,
he are you one of this numbers
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1858-06-30
Is it a Blessing?

Whoever yet saw a distillery, or grog shop,
established in the community where they re-
side, and felt glad at this new evidence Of bu-
siness enterprise in their midst Not one =
we venture the assertion. For even the poor
inebriate himself feels in his lucid moments,
that it has com to drag him down with more
fearful and degrading rapidity to his dreaded
doom. The curse of wives and mothers-of
husbands and fathers-of christians and good
citizens, rest upon it. All feel it has come
to destroy and not build up-to curse and
not to bless-to empoverish and not to en-
rich. And the wrath of a s~in-avenging God
will be visited upon it, and its guilty owner.
And yet men claiming to be respectable-aye,
even observation-disclosures forgive the s~acrile-
gious association-are engaged in the making
and selling of this thing which is causing
more sin, suffering and degradation, than al
most every thing else in the world. Let the
vote be taken in every community, and in
how many would the majority be in favor Of
establishing grog shops and distilleries in
their midst?
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1858-06-30
Editors Table,

GoDEY's LADY's BooK.-The July number
of this u~nequalled Ladies Magazine is on our
table-flled with beautiful engrayings and
Illustrations choice amount of reading
matter, recipes, &c, &c. 1t is beyond doubt
the best monthly for ladies published in the
country. Terms copy S9-for $50 we
will send the Age and Cooley for a year.
HARPER FOR JULY.-Harper's Magazine for
July is one of the most interesting numbers
we have had occasion to notice for many
months. An account of the military life Of
Marion, the partisan hero Of the Palmetto
State, by Benson J, Losing, is the leading
article, and will fix the attention and awaken
the patriotic ardOr Of every American reader.
"Journeyings through the Land of the
Aztecs," and sketchings of Caracas" are
also articles of lively interest All these are
profusely and beautifully illustrated. Among
its other diversified contents are the follow
ing stories :-Nelly's Slipper; The Ladies
Of the Sacred Heart Modern Samaritsns g.
Archibald Blossom, Bachelor, &c. We are
indebted to ". 1. Pomeroy, Bookseller, Re.
leigh, for a copy.
The LADIES HONE MAGAZINE for July pre-
sents itself in a new dress-so much changed,
indeed, that We scarce recognised our old
acquaintance. Edited with distinguished
ability, by 7. S. Arthur and Miss Y. F.
Townsend, it takes rank with the very best
periodicals in the country. Terms ! copy,
$500; 4 copies, $500.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1858-06-30

Eg- Can any thing be more beautiful
than the following record of ehildhood's
faith A!
what 60 you do without a mother to
tell all your troubles to 2" asked a child
who had a mother O. one who had not !;
her mother was dead.
Mother told me whotogo to before she
died." answered the little orphan 81 60
to the Lord Jesus, he was mothers friend,
and he's mine"
"Jesus Christ is up in the sky; he is
away off, and has a great many things to
attend to in Heaven. 1t is not likely he
can stoop to mind You"
a do not know anything about that
said the orphan, "all l know, he says h
ViI, and that's enough for me-"