Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1859-03-30
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For the Spirit of the Age.
The Ladies-Their Influence, No. 2.

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Corfolarus, n distinguished Roman Gener,
al, having been banished from his country
through the envy and prejudice of an un:
grateful people, and possessing "a naughty |
and indignant spirit, resolved to avenge him
self; and FOR this purpose, he rendered his
services to tire Volsci, the enemies of Rome,
who cordially received his offer, and made
him General of their forces. With this army
he recovered all the towns which the Romans
had taken from the Volsci took by assault
several other towns Of Latium, and marched
his troops within q few miles Of Rome. His
astonishing success greatly alarmed the Sen
ate Of Rome. They sent messengers. 10 him
to propose terms of peace but Coriolanus
remained implacable. After several unsuc-
'ccssful embassies, they gave up oil hopes and
began to prepare for sustaining the siege
At this alarming crisis the women applied to
Veturia, the mother of Coriolanus, that she
would use her influence in behalf Of the city.
Accompanied by his wife and other illustri-
Uus women, she proceeded to the camp of
Coriolanus. When he saw them, he %conjec-
tured that it was a dcrnier resort, and resolv-
ed not to be moved from his design. But his
mothers influence was too strong for his res
%olution it prevailed over his ambition, and
he spared the city.
Now, fair reader, | appeal to you; have
you not in your minds eye, some noble and
youthful Coriolanus, whose heart has been
BEddcned, and whose highest hopes and aspi-
fstions have been blasted by the tornado of
disappointment, and who has joined himself
to Alcohol, for the purpose of avenging him.
self, or to drown the so-rows that overwhelm
him, and dispense the gloomy clouds that
lower over his future pathway? Have you
not seen one strong hold after another fall
before his rash resolve ? Have you not seen
friends forsake, reputation lost, property take
wings and fly away like the affrighted bird
from the report Of the sportman's piece I;
health decaying, the countenance~ dis6gured
and bloated, the beautiful castle, mind, i'm
paired, and the great city, the immortal spirit,
besiegcd and threatened with eternal destruc-
tions2 Lovers Of virtue and sobriety are
alarmed and terrified, and desire to avert the
dreadful calamity. Ministers of the gospel
have been sent to declare the teachings Of in
SEPARATION. The Sons Of Temperance have
been sent to teach the way Of total abstinence,
and they have demonstrated in vain. Shall
we give up all hope?
No we will now en.reat you, our fair
countrywomen, to use your influence. | shall
not pretend to dictate TO you the modus ope-
rAnul, lot IL not only belongs 10 lovely WO
man to sway a powerful influence, but it alst
belongs to her to possess a peculiar tact il
the choice of circumstances But | wish I,
urge upon you The necessity Of acting noo
Let no opportunity pass, but rather seek op
~portunity to display the power Of your infu
snce. BE up and doing, whenever, wherever
md under whatever circumstance you fin
,ne who is in danger and my word for
success will crown your efforts. Your gent
influence will achieve more in this nobl
cause than all the orators in the land, If 20
will only set your mark and admit of no con
promise for where there is compromise ther
will be sacrifice. You may not succeed i
retaining the character described, but yo
san save the youth of our land from becomin
,nebriated. You must not yield an inch
yround.to them, but let them know that tot
t6stinenc6 Is your motto-that it is the onl
yassport TO your affections,
I feel no h~esftancy IN saying, thatAf tt
ladies would take the proper stand, that OF
y iAad would be freed from inebEiatiop, III
youth would grow up tctotallers from habi
: Then would the land be rid of one.of til
= greatest evils that ever afflicted n nation, OF
sons would be delivered from one of the mo-
alluring and destructive temptations, an
ours would be a Happy land indeed. In col
%clusion. remember your influence, and cxel
1t for the well being Of your race.
PINEY WOODS.