The Camden weekly journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1853-1861, 1854-07-11
Temperance Matters.

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We stated some days sine. thai a. the re-
cent meeting Of the National Division of the
Sons of Temperance held at St. Johns, New
Brunswick, silver gavel, the emblem OF his
office, was presented to Hon. J. B. O'Neall, of
this State:
The officer who presented it made very
pretty speech, concluding with the following
sentiments:
Few Of us have had The pleasure of visiting
your country on errands of brnevolence; yet
are we not ignorant the fact that the hearts
and homes "f our brethren in the United State
have been freely opened to our delegates, and
that acquaintance have been formed by them
that have ripened into friendships; and we
should he wanting in respect for ourselves and
bur guests, and in fidelity the cause ftemper.
hnre, were we not to attempt requtal III
kind of your generous hospitality. May the
re union of to-day bind US still closer to our
common cause, and add another thread to the
@o''f which is lerethening day by day under
the busy hands Of toiling men.
Aud now, brother; be pleased to accept this
emblem Of the trust and authority conferred
upon you by the free suffrages of your brethren
the members "fthe Superior Branch, of our
organizalion-in token of our esteem for your
self, and our cheer lul obedience to its rule and
government. That you will weld it with that
wisdom and discretion which befit one so high.
y exalted in the esteem and confidence OF his
brethren, is he n,erited trust of those by whom
it is presented; aud may the blessing of Heaven
rest upon your official Iabors.
To which Judge Neal replied rs follows:
GRAND WORTHY PArRIARCM.-ln the name
ofmyselfand my brethren ofthe National Divis.
ion Of Moth America, tender YOU and your
brethren our thanks for the very kind and fiat
tering reception which we have received. No
better testimonial Of our good will and con.
hdence could have been given than in the i'm
mense number of these Provinces who are
thronging ourprder. Certainly nothing could
have been more gratifying to our feelings as
men, as strangers, and rs Sons of Temper
anCe.
We are rejoiced, as citizens of the adjoining
republic, To testify on the soil of your sover
eign our love for you, respect f'r her, and our
ith you in this great " ork Of refornr. III
this particular neither duty to ourdfftIent Cav.
ernments, nor ANY rivalry If Interest can sep
crate US. We are one people, having one
great end in virw-,he god "f man.
We feel rs we stand alongside OF you, in this
your own beautiful ciry, that we Stand at IL
common altar, prepared to make Il common
sacrifice: HAT At it, neither politics nor religion
can or will have amy power t" affect our rrla.
ti'ns. The great work before us to make Nell
sober, and in dung this, to make them better
members Of society, and to prepare them to
Rceive that instruction which shall fit them t"
Just, true and holy followers of the meek
,th h~ly Lamh of God. In thi, we are sure
at your Queen aud our Government Cannot
il To perceive that there is nothing inconsist.
1t with duty to either.
We have rejced to meet you, brethren, in
he republic OF which we are citizens, and We
hal rej"ce still more to renew and repeat
gain and again the pleasure which we have
|ijoyed in this association.
In common with you, we trust that to-day
1ill be long remembered, as the glorious re.
nion Of the States ard Fidelity to Temper.
nee, and that it will ever be proudly remem
bered al one of your best days.
accept tits beautiful gavel, in the full ac
snowledgment of The sentiment. expressed by
you. In my hand, it shall ever be the sym.
Dol of authority and the means of order. 1t
ehal ever he used for the promotion Of the
best interests of our Order.
Finally. Grand Worthy Patriarch, be assur.
red that this symbol shall lie always treasured
as your.and your brethren's kind appreciation
|of this annual session in your city. To you
and your brethren and the people all around Us
tender our best wishes for your and their health
and prosperity, and for the extension of TEN
perance throughout your borders.