Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1859-10-05
PROGRESS OF hi ORDER.


Arson CorsTY.-We arc indebted to a
friend for the following interesting letter = (,
Thinking that perhaps you might wish to
hear OF the progress Of the Order in this part !
Of the State, | drop you these lines to let you
know how We are progressing in old Arson. ,
Yesterday Jones' Greek Division, s Of T.,
had q celebration about five miles from this
place, and in company with several other /
members of Arson Division, | vent out to
see, hear, and taste the good things which
had been prepared for the occasion. Not
withstanding the bad state of the weather in
the carly part Of the day, when we arrived on
the ground We found quite a number Of la
dies and gentlemen congregated in the capa-
cious church-an edifce which has recently
been erected Mt that place for worship.
The Rev. Mr.. Morrison led off in a speech,
which was listened to with marked interest
and attention by the large and intelligent
audience. And-as the speaker remarked
in substance, at the beginning Of his discourse
that, when II was taken into consideration
how much had been said and written on the
subject Of Temperance, he hardly knew what
70 cav that would awaken an interest in the
minds Of his hearers, as they were as familiar
with the subject as himself. But as he pro-
crossed in his remarks, | have no doubt but
that every person there felt that not near
enough had yet been said or written in be-
half Of the cause. His remarks on the in1u-
ence Of example were TO the point; and the
personal "reminiscences he gave awakened in
the minds Of one of his hearers at least, ma
ny more OF the same nature. And | venture
the assertion, that If no new converts were
made to the cause by his remarks, the hearts
of the Sons present were revived, and they
went forth strengthened and refreshed, de-
termined to battle harder than ever against
King Alcohol and his numerous cohorts. |
will not attempt TO give you even an outline
Of the speakers remarks, as my pen cannot
do him justice. Suffice it to say, he more
than met the expectation Of his hearers, and
acquitted himself with honor.
At the close Of the speakers remarks a call
to dinner was made. We repaired to the
grove where we found o large table covered
with good things for the sinner man, and
full justice was done to the viands which
had been prepared by the ladies ofthe neigh
borhood for the refreshment Of the company.
After dinner q procession was formed and
the crowd marched back to the church, when
Mr.. O. W.. Fenton, editor Of the Argus, was
introduced to the audience, and made an ap-
propriate address in behalf of Temperance
His remarks had especial reference to the
young, and a stirring appeal was made to
mothers and fathers to instill into the minds
Of their children the great and glorious prin-
ciples Of Temperance-that when they grew
up they would be sober and respectable men,
bers OF society-an honor to their parents
and the cause. The influence of example
was next dwelt upon by this speaker-show-
ing the sad effects Of the influence Of men in
high station upon the morals of a communi-
ty, especially the rising generation.
The Rev. Mr.. Clark then made a few re-
marks on the evils Of intemperance. Passa-
ges from the Bible were read in proof Of his
assertions, and old King Alcohol received
some pretty severe ticks from this speaker
but no more than he deserved.
Mr.. Morrison then followed in a stirring
appeal to those present who were not already
Sons, TO come up and unite with the Order,
or show their colors and let the world know
where they stood. A paper was passed
around while an Ode was being sung, but
did not understand how many names were
put down. The members then adjourned Il
the Division room-the meeting was opened
in due form, the names Of candidates for in
itiation called for, when some fifteen or TWEEN
ty names of gentlemen and ladies were rea,
out duly balloted for, and elected. We onlv
remained to see the ladies initiated, and tool
our leave, as it was drawing on towards night
| understand from members of Jones
Greek Division that the Order was flourish
ing in that neighborhood. And we did no
wonder when we found the ladies God bles
them taking such an interest in the cause
The Division has a large number of Lad
Visitors, both old and young, who take
deep interest in the success of the Order
And you will agree with me in saying ths
as long as we have such irresistible allies i
the camp, there is no fear of defeat. AS Ion
Ms we have woman's smile to animate an
cheer us in the noble work of redeemin
mankind from the thraldom Of intemperanc
we DiU prosper.
! had intended to say something abo,
Arson Division in my communication, but
have already extended my remarks mo-
than | had intended. More anon.
Yours in L. P. & F.
AFTER the above was in type, we receive
another account Of this interesting meetir
from an esteemed friend, but as the two a
so nearly alike in substance, it is unnecessal
to publish both.-ED.1
ILLNoIs.-0ur esteemed Brother G.
Moore, writes as follows, from Lebanon, III
Having made a raise Of the needfuL, plea
find n years subscription for the Spirit of {
Age. Things don't go well with me witho
It. We are still striving here in the Yves
indeed we have to do a little to feel well.
The Division here stands firm, bears I
blunt and receives the enemy's curses for
cry move that is made but for this zoe rejoi
and are exceeding glad to know that thou
feeble our efforts, they are not without tn
effect. A spirit of revival seems ready
break forth from various points of the Sta
AT our Annual Session Of the Grand Div
ion, VIC expect a large delegation and a g
time. The almost untrammeled whisl
trade, for the last two or three years, has
been without a baneful influence; in t
time many a noble talent and aspiring gen
has been felled by the d~estroyer's pow
while fond parents have wept and groar
and their gray haias gone down in sorrow
the grave. But though awful the exam
and consequence, how rarely does it serv,
make others so act as to shun a like av
fatel
VIRGINIA. friend writing from Sou
erton Division, Nansemond Co., Va, saws
Our Division, is almost nine years old,
yet II is affirmed that the name of our Di
ion has never been spread upon the page
your paper. As this may no longer be