Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1851-06-27
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From the New York Organ.
AiN"h NHO NS" AWN OiSNh'
NATIONAL UNION, D. OF T.

The National Union D. of T. held its an a
nual session at 1877 Bowery, in this city, COM f.
mencing on Tuesday 10th inst, and closing n
on Friday 18th inst. The attendance was 7
good and the proceedings were characterised
by entire harmony and pleasant feeling Il
Some of the proceedings were Of deep inter a
est to the great cause of Temperance. Among \
these we may note the resolution given be- /
low in relation to the union of the whole Or c
der, under the council Of the National Divis- :
ion, and the adoption of measures to plant /,
the order in California. We subjoin the re-
port of the W. S. s.. %,
To the Officers end Members Of the Nation
al Union of D. of T. Of North America.
WORTHY SISTERS Another year of la
Dor, changes and anxiety has passed away,
and a kind Providence has permitted us to
re-assemble for the transaction of business of
importance to the Order Of D. Of I. in North
America and Great Britain. We have cause
for gratitude to our Heavenly Father, that
death has made no inroads upon officers or
members of this body, since its last session,
but we have the pleasure of exchanging
friendly greeting in V, L. and T.
In presenting to you the Fourth Annual
Report ! am happy to state, that as far as
my knowledge extends, entire harmony pre-
walls throughout the whole Order. The large
accessions we have received since last session
are very encouraging, and should stimulate
us to still greater e~xertions in the cause. The
Order at present numbers according to Re
ports received, twelve Grand Unions and
sixty-three Subordinate Unions, amounting
to upwards o $4,000 members. Three Grand
Unions have been organized during the last
year, viz:
The Grand Union of Georgia, instituted
Sept. 26th, 1850, by G. W. P. P. A. Law
son and Others Grand Union of North Car
DINA, instituted Oct. 18th, 1850, by the Off
GERS of Grand Division S. of T. at their An
nual Session in Raleigh, and the Grand Union
Of Wisconsin, organized March 5th, 1851,
by J. G. Knapp, G. w. P. of Cadets, and
others, officers O the G. D. Of Wisconsin.
The Grand Union Of North Carolina was
organized with five Subordinate Unions, since
which time they have granted twenty char
tiers. For this unparalleled success, we pre-
sumo, they are indebted to the influence Of
the interchangeable and successful labors of P.
NJ. W.P. P. S. White, who has been trav,
cling through that State for some month:
past.
During the past year, % Subordinate U.
Mons, have been chartered by the Nationa
Union, 0 Of which are across the Atlantic.
The Report attributes much of the year
success to the act Of last session authorizin!
Sons Of Temperance TO institute Unions.-
This has worked admirably in all the States
and in England. Thanks are rendered t
the National Division for the handsome man
ner in which they sustained the National I
Mon, and aided in its organizations of Gran
and Subordinate Unions.
On the subject Of expeIling for non-pay
ment of dues, the report urges the considers
ton Of the National Union, and also recon
mends some modification of the benefcia
feature of tie Order.
The noble efforts Of the Daughters in Mich
igan are specially noticedin the report. The
have established a home for the Children
Inebriates. That State and Pennsylvan;
are the only ones having institutions Of thi
nature. Most appropriate work for Daugl
ters Of Temperance.
Our Organization is now planted in 2
different States, besides England and Il
British Provinces.
Although my labors have been greatly i
creased during the past year, yet my hea
is encouraged and my hands are strengthe
ed, and we look forward to the ultimate t
umphs of the Temperance principles, with
firm conviction that Truth will prevail al
while we acknowledge God in all our wa,
He viii direct our paths.
While we, as an organization, 90 side
side with the National Division, S. Oft, ali
ing at the same end, the lettering of /
condition Of Mankind, what shall WI fear 2
Our watchword is "Onward.'
~ NJ. w. P. Oliver visited the Natl
al Union and madea an animated address, a