The Camden weekly journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1853-1861, 1855-02-13

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mark at present than this . .,
That the success "f the experiment VIII
greatly depend on the unanimit> and >pIrt
with which each Subordinate, Division adopts
them, aud the officers fist selected to confer
them.
The ceremonial of these degrees, as per-
formed by brothers of talent and address, IS
solemnly mnd beautifully impressive but III
absence of these qualifications, n is to be
rared. that little strength viii be added No. eX.
listing .;bligaloas; and Gf. const no admiration
can be. excited for any ceymony, however
.ub,ine;. wlrlse ritaal. is. bung glingly spelled
| over ,bv officers who'preside in the imitation.
Until | becutne sufficiently informed as to
the condition Of our. beloved Order, in the
Start. ASCERTAIN by sueial ,inrerculI>e: and cor
rpspolidrmee with the Iusiilhers,,f,. this body,
what most udyallccs or .re;ard4 the onward
mpvelnrl,t of: tne glorious york in which We
are Engaged, | dcem it.prndem 70 withhold any
other Recommendation G,r The present than Il
strict adherence to. the cardinal principles Of
our order, as enhudled il the terms, " Love,
Purity and Fidelity" shah, however, cudea-
:&or during the next quarter to devise such
kgeneral information, FROM all parts of ehr eS-
Tended juisdietioss us lli;ry lead, when com
bined with my o&n observation of The working
of our systen-t iali~rtaht. Recommendations
ard the iwtinatinn is made NOW for the purpose
of inviting the views Offending Sons Of lem.
prrance re,u every diyision in the State to be
|icumurdnicared to me. during the Spring, at
Bennettsvile. ~ -. -: ~ ::
1t only remains for me. to say in closing
this href Report, that the. present is to be a
most important year with-us in South, Caro-
lima. .......... a.: . ..:: =.
|, The National Division, composed of up
wards OF forty Grand Divisions embracing all
the States, Territories, and most of the British
Provinces of North America is to meet with
us in Charleston ueXt June.
TO the late distinguished head Of the Order,
our own i!lnstrinus O'Neall, we are chiefly in.
-dcbted for the high privilege about to be en-
| joyea 1T welcoming this budy to our State.
- Sal We be. pre- pared to greet then with
generous enthusiasm and cordial hospitality,
or is the Palmetto, State and Charleston to
suffer in comparison with New Brunswick and
ST. Johns, where. tbis body last.assemlAed I
10 meet the responsibilities of the OCCASION,
We must make timely aud ample preparation.
And first Of all our entire membership must
he revived, our scattered, indisciplined FORCES
must. be COLLECTED. rallied and marshaed for
lhe campaign. Thus trained and pre- pared. for
the imposing demonstration which is soon to
be nn,du III the Commercial Metropolis of
South Carolina. every Son Of Temperance will
stand ready to give our distinguished brethren
from abroad. "a brothers hand and a bro
theirs wclcome"
Under such circumstances, the meeting Of
ihis august body in our State will reflect honor
upon the Order, and send out an inaueuce
(which must give IL powerful impetus to our
cause, and gladden.. The hearts Of all true TEN
,,crance. nen, whose fidelity is never shaken by
rcversps, hut who, in the face ofail discourage
me.,tsf forever. rely on the eternal principles 1T
Tie luurslation Of our noble Order tor ultimate
success aud triumph,
B. b. TOWNSEND, CIV. P.
Which was on motion referred to a commit
ice of 8, consisting Of Brothers CASTOR, corde:;
ro and Shannon.
The &. " .P. alsu presented Il commm'ica
tn from the Chairman OF the Charleston To-
cal Commillee, appointed to rajsr funds for de-
frayilg the EXPENSES Of the National Division,
also one from Th"s McCuly, "ie of the conf
npittec at ChtstervHe, whercupon Bro. A. NJ.
Kennedy, offered tie following resolution which
was adapted:
.Resolred, Thai this Grand Division believe
rhere will he no difficulty in raising money to
aid in delrayny the expenses Of the approach
| ing session If the N. D. in Charleston, and
that our efficient G.: w. z. will, we hope, be
able td ascertain the sum:by the next quarterly
sessioA of this body that the committee in
Charlealop may rely Oh from their brethren of
| the ctfnHtry. - ar7 e. -. -~-.... g..
Representative d. NJ. :Ussery, P. W. p.
Hang ing Rock Division, No. 81, being in wait.
jng, aud. his credentials reported as correct, he
was: introduced by the ..G. C., and duly .ob
gated. e, :.-.: 49,. r, ,........
Moved b, Bro: Am. Kennedy, that when
lhis GRAND Division adjourn, it adjourn to meet
| again at 4 O'clock P. NJ. ;...,-.,... -.
Bro. rhos. J. LaMolte offered the following
rcspIutuns, which were adopted
Res"lpel That this G.. D. cordially approves
"f the manner in which the Temperance Stan
dard published at Lexington G. H. has been
conducted, and that the zeal, energy aud de
| votion of its able editors recommend it to the
hearty support OF every true Son Of Temper
ance.- >.-- ... .-...r .--
Resolued, That the G. D. hereby, recon
mend to the ~ P. of each subordinate Dvi.
sion. the appointment of a suitable person as
agent to obtain subscribers to said paper.
An invitation from Wateree Division, No.
9, to join them in procession this evening at
o'clock: was received through Bro. Warren,
and on motion the same was accepted.
Adjourned . t.,