Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1853-11-02
W1Lm1NGroN, Oct. %.

WILMINGTON, Oct. %. |
The Grand Division closed its sessions this
morning at near l o'clock. 1t was a delight
fully harmonious meeting, and from its de-
alterations we Believe great good and ad-
vancemeht to fAg cause of Temperance will
enure. Last night Rev. DIR. Deems deliv-
cred a powerful Lecture to a crowded audito-
ry in the Methodist Church. 1t was a bold,
fearless argument in defence of the principle
of Prohibition, and will doubtless cause many
to think deeply upon the heavy burdens, in
the way ofhigh taxes, that the liquor traffic
imposes upon our citizens, andwe trust, cause
them to act energetically in bringing about
the proper remedy. We have heard his re-
marks grossly misrepresented, on the streets
this morning-sentiments and purposes be-
ing alleged against their tenor hat no td'r
listener could deduce. But let it go--the ra-
wings of antics only serve to show that the
speaker did his duty to the subject he was
discussing, and the manner in which ne ex-
posed the nefarious liquor traffic.
1 gave you in my hurried note of yesterday
the election of the officers of the Grand d.
vision. The election of DIR. Deems as u. W..
P, and D. S. Hill as G. W. A., are well de-
served compliments to the zeal and earnest
ness these gentlemen have ever evlnced IN the
great and good cause.
The Annual Report of G. W. P. Black
mer, is an able production. 1t takes broad
and open groundin defence of the propriety'
justice and expediency of prohibitory meas
ures for the suppression of the Liquor Trahc
suggests the propriety of the attention OF
the Order being directed to the education OF
the children of our INDECENT members, and
brings to the consideration of the Grand Dl
vision other matters of deep interest and I'm
portance to the Fraternity and the State al
large. The various subjects alluded to in the
Report were referred to the Special Commit
tees, which subsequently, reported thereon
the purport of which, however, we must dc
cline giving till we are able to give an offcia
synopsis of the Proceedings.
The Reports ofthe Grand Scribe and Crane
Treasurer were examined and reported cor
rect the change in the manner of awardin!
per centage approved, and the Subordinate
required to conform thereto for the last pas
and succeeding Quarters. The action of tn
G. Scribe in procuring copies of the new Ri
ual, as soon as published, was also approved
A Committee of Five was raised on tn
Lecturership, who were to take such steps q
were advisable, in raising funds to secure tt
services of suitable Lecturers, and empower
ing said Committee to employ as many
the funds raised will justify. Next week "
will be able to give all information on tn
subject.
The Resolutions, Memorial and Appe
adopted by the State Temperance ConventiC
which met in this City on the 18th ult., w
unanimously approved and endorsed by Il
Grand Division.
/ must draw to a close for the present.
vote of thanks was rendered the citizens
: Wilmington, (who had almost unanimous
: thrown open their doors for the accommod
hospitality and kindness received at the
hands. Bro. Jas. S.. Green responded in
> few remarks, expressing as their only req
that their "bouses were not rs large as The
hearts, that the entertainment afforded mig
; have been more inconsonance with their {
~sires."
= After disposing of the business befc
them, the Grand Division adjourned, to M
in Raleigh on the fourth Tuesday in Octob
1854.