The Sumter banner. [volume] (Sumterville, S.C.) 1846-1855, 1849-10-31

insurance or as tickets of admission. Who
ever thought that n watch-word, or counter
sign gwen TO defend a Mlitary encainpment
arc dangerous things unless they shonlasg
mo the possession Of the enemy. Our.
ceremonies are sensible, and appropriate
AS an Order we hold that kindness, rea-
sou argument, appeal and a good and
pure example are our legitimate means
OF 'ncrea%e. We therefore indulgetin no de-
nunciations of individuals or classes of citi-
zcns, but ilrmly combat vicious principles,
habits and customs. Yepnrsuo our course
mildly, but firmly, and shall, on ali proper
occasions, raise our hands to rcpress, prevent
or cure the terrible evils under which Socie-
ty labors, and which we are pledged and
banded to eradicate.
1t is important to say that all subjects of
political aud religious controversy are cxclu.
ded from olir Divisions. Political de,nagogues,
or bigots, or fanatics, will find no kindred
sympathies in our order.
The organization Of tue Order is simple and
clear. and consists of Il National Division, Of
Grand Divisions Of States, and their Subnr,li-
nate Divisions. Grand Divisions receive their
charters from the National Division, and are
under the Constitutional jurisdiction of The
same. Subordinate Divisions hold their
charters from Grand Divisions, and are under
their jurisdiction. individuals are received in
to Subordinate Divisions and are, IN general,
immediately under their constitutional gov
ernment. The remedy of grievance is by
appeal TO the higher body The Subordinate
Divisions are popular and primary. The Grand
Divisions and the National Division arc rep
resentativc the former being composed OF
such acting and past superior officers of Sub
ordinate Divisions as may be elected dele-
gates.----the latter Of such acting and past
superior officers Of Grand Divisions. as may
be elected delegates. The Suborlinatcs have
ions, quarterly, and the National Division,
yearly. The officers of the Subordinate Di-
visions serve quarterly, those Of the Grand
Divisions, yearly, and those OF the National
Division, bi-ycary terms. The National Di-
vision alone has power TO originate, alter. or
amend constitutional REGULATIONS, aud is tho
supreme power Of the Order.
Grand Divisions are judicial in regard to
Constitutional questions. and legislative in re-
gard to the immediate discipline Of their re-
spective Suhorlnatcs. The Sabordinatcs
arc the active development OF the system, and
make their own bylaws and Rules of Order.
Fonr Subordinate Divisions existing in one
State or Territory, are comretent to receive
a charter for Grand Division, butun,il they
receive such charter, are under tho jurisdic-
tion of the N. y. Eight or more respectable
individuals may receive charter for Sub
ordinate Division.
Fellow citizens Of South Carolina, come
one, come all, and unite with us against the
worst of evils; that altogether in one mighty
effort we may free our glorious little paImc,-
TO State from the witlcrng curse of ntcmpcr-
ancc. And think not, nor dream not, that
we shall fail in our grand object. We shall
succeed, though, Earth and He'll combine
against us; yea though all hell should rise in
hlackest nsnrrection, we sh ii triumph-glo-
rjously triumph-just because truth is NIGH
ty and will prevail. .1l