Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1848-11-16

cherish this spirit must be improved as men, Ia
theirs, husbands, sons and brothers.
The Order has endoavored 10 profit by the
past experience of other associations, aud to a
topt their best plans of operation, aud is, in our
Judgment, better adapted to the cxigencics OF
the times, than any other organization. Inc
made Of operation is open to Improvement, when'
ever it shall be found defective. Come and show
us how 1t may be improved, aud join IN the
work.
The objects of the Order of the Sons OF Tenn
peraucc are
/. A Universal Temperance Reformation.
2. A Brotherhood, lasting as the necessity
that called 1t Into existence.
3. Tho pecunary and other reliefof sick
Brethren.
4. The diffusion of Good Will to all man
kind
/. The Pledge of the Order is as foows:-
No brother shall nuke, buy, sell, or use as
bcrerGge, any Spurious or Malt Liquors. Wine, or
CIDER"
The penalty for violation of the Pledge is OK
pusion; but reinstatement may be hld by vote
of two thrcs OF the members present at a regu-
lar meeting. An individual, after the third Of
fence, eau be re.adntted only at tie same eX-
pense, and by the same bdllotIng, as a new mem
Der.
Brothers are particularly recommended, by
resolution of the National Division, to be indl-
vduay active in the general temperance field !;
aud Divisions are warmly recommended, by the
Grand Division of tins State, 10 hold one public
temperance meeting during each quarter.
2. a traternal spirit is continually exhibited
and enforced in the charges, odes, ceremonies,
and rules Of the Order, aud is insisted upon as
essential to its harmony, happiness ana success.
When victim is first rescued, the work is but
begun he needs fraternal encouragement, to
sCstaIn him in the hour of termination.
3. The pecuniary relief of sick brethren, to
the extent Of not less than three dollars per week
is sustained by initiation fees and weekly dues
This feature Of our Order has proved itself of in
estimable advantage to many afflicted members,
for whom, when assaed by disease, whether at
home or abroad, the best medical attendance,
comfortable lodgings, kind friends nursing, &C.,
are always ut hand On the decease of broth
or, not less thrn Sl5 are appropriated as fii-
neral benefit, and on the decease of brothers
wife not less than 10. Widows and orphans
funds are springing up, in the Order and, will
we trust, soon be universally adopted.
4. The Order demands that every candidate
shall sustain COOL moral character-yet makes
allowances for the errors of the lnebriate. This
it does in the spirit of It's great object. Integr-
ty, Honor, Truth, aud Virtue are held up as
standard moral principles.
). Good VIII to all men, and Il syTnpathisng
interest in others, are cnjoined. We are espe-
cially directed To look round upon all mankind,
and warn our fellow men from The ,th of error.
Indeed our great object u.s. to benefit the whole
community BY incompetence, lite is shortened,
ana our prisons and our pIor houses are suppl
ed with inmates. By temperance, life Is pro-
longed, health aud prosperity are promoted, and
crime and wrelchcdnes5 are diminished. We
may say, that our Order will deserve the patron
age of every Christian, Phanhropist, and Pat
riot. at least, till better method can be clearly
shown, 10 eradicate the evil Of inonperance.
The travelling brother has the right of enter
ing amy Subordinate Division of the Order in
| the United States, and wherever such Division
exists Fl Ids pleasant home, and a band of kind
and well prinCipled brothers. The secresy of
the Order is only such rs prudence and necessi.
~ require, and lnasmuch as the Order is too nu-
nerous, for any personal know &c of member
ship aud everywhere accords rights, advantages,
comforts anil privileges, not Inconsistent with,
and which cannot abridge the rights of others,
it is neediul to provide for our "iainily circle'
some uniform yet private ,Hads, -w!,s~Sy THOSE
rights and benefits may be enjoyed without ex-
posing them to the VICIOUS and unprincpled.-
The mode is simple, and Consists in our pass
words, and their frequent changes. Our cere-
monies are sensible aud appropriate. As an Or
der, we hold that kindness, reason, argument,
appeal, and good and pure example, are our
legitimate means of increase. We therefore,
indulge in no denunciations OF individuals, or
class Of citizens: but firmly combat vicious prin-
cpes, habits and customs. We pursue our
course mildly but firmly; and shall, on all prop
or occasions, raise our hands to rcpress prevent,
or cure the terrible evils, under which society
labors, and which we are pledged and banded to
eradicate.
1t is important to say, that all subjects Of pc.
excluded
from our divisions.
The organization of the Order is simple and
clear, and consists OF a National Division, OF
Grand Divisions Of States, and their Subordinate
Divisions. Grand Divisions receive their chart
ers from the National Division, and are under
he constitutional jurisdiction of the same
Subordinate Divisions hold their charters from
Grand Divisions, and are under their jursdlc
ton. individuals are received into Subordinate
Divisions, and are, III general, Immediately I'M
der their Constitutional Government. The rem
edy of grievance is by appeal 70 the higher bo-
dy. The Subordinate Divisions are popular and
primary. The Grand Divisions ard National
Division are representative the former being
composed OF such acting and past superior Off
GERS Of Subordinate Divisions as may be elected
Delegates-the Latter of such acting aud pas,
superior officers of Grand Divisions, may be
elected delegates. The Subordnates have reg
ulur meetings Weekly-tnc Grahu DIVISIONS
quarterly, aud the National Division yearly
The officers of Subordinate Divisions serve
quar,ery, those of Grand Divisions yearly, and
those of the National Division, bi-yearly terms
The National Division alone has power TO origl-
nate, alter or amend constitutional regulations
aud Is the supreme power Of the Order.
: Grand Divisions are Judicial in regard to Con-
stitulioual questions, aud legisate IN regard tc
the Immediate discipline Of their respective Sub
orlinuies, The Subordnates are the active de-
yelopement Of the system, and make their own
BY Laws and Rules OF The Order Four SuDor'
dlnate Divisions existing IN one State or Terri
tory, are competent to receive n charter for q
Grand Division, but until they receive such char
ter, they are under the jurisdiction Of the Ma
tlonal Division. Eight or more respectable IN
dlviduals may receive a charter for Subordi
nate Division, on proper application, and pay
ment Of the charter tee OF five dollars. The
National Division of the United States, is loca
ted 70. the present III the city OF Philadelphia
The Grand Division of the State of Vermont II
located in Montpelier
q. ii. SMITH,
THOS. CIUDBUCK,
WIN. w. WELLS, o.
THOS. T. POWERS, No'''
FRED'K HUNT,
DANIEL LOTHIAN,
Montpelier June 9Th, 1875