Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1853-05-12
To the Grand DiuisiOn S. Of T., HTsoonsi,, l.:

and enlightened Christian and Philanthropst in
the Union. Nor is the cause of Temperance
matter of Indifference to the Patriot. No lover of
his country can fail to desire that this highly favcr-
ed land may be delivered from the destructive
curse of Intemperance. Our cause is emphatically
the cause of all mankind" and in laboring for
its advancement we have the consciousness that
we are engaged in good work, and that we are
not spending our time and means for naught, and
in this consciousness, we find an abundant reward
for our efforts. The object at which we aim, is
the destruction of the Liquor traffic, and the con-
sequent removal of the evils of Intemperance-
We are well aware, that to accomplish these
suits much time is TO be spent much labor to be
performed, and many sacrifices are TO be made
Ours is no t-ifing work; il is no child 5 play -
but it is an enterprise worthy of MES lis one
of sufficient magnitude and importance TO call
forth all that is noble and manly in the human
heart The present is exceedingly interesting
and important period in its history. At no peri
cd since the first movement was made for the sup
preston of lntemperance have the friends of the
cause been so actively and earnestly engaged in
urging it forward, nor have its enemies ever be-
fore been so energetic and perseyering in their eff
forts to prevent its onward progress A new era
cheering star, has arisen in the East, and as the
Christian and the Philanthropist have beheld its
light, and witnessed the JOY and gadness which its
benignent beams have shed upon thousands and
tens of thousands of our felow-countrymen their
hearts have been warmed within them, and while
they have thanked the Author of all good for
what their eyes have beheld, they have buckled on
the armor anew, and filed with hope and zeal such
as they never before felt, have gone forth, as we
fondly trust, to fight the last great battle against
the common foe. Those interested in sustaining
the liquor traffic are not Indifferent to the present
crisis. They understand full well, that if this
bright Star continues 10 shine until the people of
the entire land are brought within the influence of
its healing beams, their occupation will soon be
gone, and hence witness the most determined
efforts their part, to quench this Star of hope
in eternal darkness. The contest will be severe
one Brothers, are we prepared to do our duty-to
la.t ourselves as men The movements of the
hosts 81 Temperance in this State will be watched
v.l4 peculiar interest. We were once regarded as
the Banner state" and the inquiry is not unfre
Let US strive to answer the inquiry in manner
that will show that are still worthy of the high
distinction we once enjoyed.
IN accordance with the request of the Grand
Division at its Annual Session, a circular on the
subject of the MAINE Law addressed TO the Sub
ordinate Divisions, has been prepared and duly
circulated, and it is hoped that the number of pc
r--r oh
present session asking for the enactment Of sim
liar law. will make it manifest that the action Of
the Grand Division on this subject has not been
in vain.
The Grand Division at its Annual Session re-
commended change in the Districts into which
the State is divided, with view of reducing their
number Coinciding fully with the views upon
which this recommendation was based regret
to inform you that, after careful consideration
of the matter, have arrived at the conclusion
that the desired result cannot be secured without
iprejudcing the interests Of the Order in another
direction. The majority of the Divisions in this
State are located in comparatively isolated situa-
tons. in respect to other Divisions, and the Dis
tricts, as now constituted embrace quite large
an extent of territory well be visited by
the Deputies. Were the brothers filling these
important and responsible stations men of large
means and abundant leisure, the interests OF the
Order would be greatly promoted by enlargug
the Districts but to enlarge them in the present
circumstances, would be to place duties upon the
Deputies, the performance of which, would i'm
pose a tax upon their time and funds, which, as a
general thing, they could lily afford and the re-
suit would be, that many of the Divisions would
be deprived of those personal visits Of the Depu-
ties, which form so important an element in the
workings OF our Order.
The remoteness of my residence from the ma
iority of the Divisions in the State has prevented
the reception of a general report from the Depu-
ties in time for me to lay before the Grand Divis-
ion at its present Session. full report of the state
of the Order throughout our jurisdiction. While
we regret to hear that in some sections of the
State the Divisions languishing our hearts are
made to rejoice in view of The fact that in other
sections they are in highly prosperous condition.
and are prosecuting the good work with great dii-
igence and energy. From reports thus far receiv-
ed, the inference is warranted, that the members
of the Order generally are far from being un-
O1 PoliSAo4AltlcS upon l4ttl4
and that in many localities they will manifest by
their doings that they are true Sons OF Temper
ance.
have not been in correspondence with Brother
Luud, our Grand Lecturer, and consequently can
give no Information as to MS labors. l have re-
garded his mission in our State, as one of great
importance, and It IS TO be hoped that every mem
Der of the Order viii do all in his power to faciI
iJate him in MS labors for the promotion Of the
cause, that his efforts in cur midst may be pro-
ductive OF the greatest possible amount Of good
At 70 period in the history Of our cause has
the aid OF the Press been more urgently needed,
than at the present time When so much IS be
T ing done throughout the length and breadth OF
, the land. wGen Jhe tidings OF some new triumph
Of the cause 5 waited upon almost every breeze,
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