A few years ago I was researching in Burke county, N.C. and I ran across a copy of a petition which had been circulated and signed by about fifty people.. The purpose of the petition was to get the voting place moved from Mr. Bakers to Mr. Burlesons place because Mr. Baker had sent out word that he would not allow any "spirits" to be brought on his place..The signers (including some of my family members) asked the state officers to change the voting place because they wanted everyone to have a "nice day" and thought they should be allowed to bring something to the election to wet their lips and git' a little money..The petition was not dated but I believe it was circulated about the time Yancey county was formed from Burke County, abt 1800..There were three Herrall named signed on it so I know where my ancestors stood on making, drinking and selling "Spirits"!!! G. Lee Hearl Abingdon, Va.