The Camden weekly journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1853-1861, 1855-09-04

tory candidate, "sven if he he tho devil him.
self"
Yonr Committee concur most fully in ,le
words of the G. W. p. in relation tn our Sad
bereavement by the death of tho ?. G. W. p,
JAS. B. McCuIly. Few men live more for the
good of their race than be did for in all re-.
spccts he was devoted, with singular disntcr.
estcdncss, to the good of his fellow men. In
all the several relations, he WAS everything
Der Of the Legislature from Chester District,
but was never elected to this responsible Office
by the influence of Intoxicating drink. He
uniformly refused to treat and YET was as
uniformly elected. His duties as legislator
were performed faithfully, conscientiousfy and
independently. The estimation in which he
was held by his brother members was shown
by their placing him twice at the head Of the
financial department of the State. As Comp.
trolIcr General, he most faithfully guarded the
Treasury from >poliatiun and wrong.
lie was very much the parent Of Temper
ancc III Chester District lie was one Of seven.
who on fishing party, in the Cataa ba river
originated the first temperance society. He
was the Chairman Of the company and on an
equal DIVISION his vote decided for Temper
ance. Thus the battle was begun and unfal.
teringly wagrd for many years. He was an
early advocate and member Of the Sons Of
Temperance. His known energy and zeal
conducted him 10 the c. w. P's Chair in 1852
SO. This responsible and highly honorable
office, he diynifcd and adorned. lie WAS the
means of maintaining lis own (Beaverdam) Di.
vision, and of organizing many others. Indeed,
wherever Temperance needed help, he WAS
there TO he found striking n gallant blow for II.
lie literally died in the harness, for his sick
ness. which terminated fatally, began OF CO.
lumbia, on his way to meet the National
Division at Charleston. He was, however,
permitted by the cessation of his disease OF q
short interval, to reach Charleston and 10 be
Initiated into the Nd. Having there attained
to the highest order in Temperance, his work
seemed to DO ended, he was not able to mingle
further with his brethren on that interesting
occasion. lie returned to his home bot to
say to his brethren of the Beaverdan Division,
keep it up" and to shew his faith by chris
tian death.
Our Brother has passed from his Division
room to his fathers house. eternal in heaven.
We cannot but mourn our loss, and yet we
know that i, is his gain; SO lot our tears be
dried up and cur mourning become the memo.
~ Of JOYS that are passed. Therefore,
RESOLVED, That the Grand Division Of 8. c.
has sustained great lin the language Of the
&. w. p an irreparable loss, in the death Of
Bro. J. B. McCullv.
Resolred, That his name be entered On
blank page Of our record book and that the
friend and associate Of his youth and man.
hood, Rev. ]. r. Pickett, Of the Methotiiss
Church, Of which he also was member, be
requested to preach Funeral discourse on the
OCCASION Of his death, before this body, on the
evening of the Thursday after the 4th Monday Of
November, in the Methodist Church, Colum-
bia
Resolued, That this body most sincerely
sympathize with his bereaved widow and bis
brothers and sister.
Resolved, That the Gr. Scribe transmit to
them copies Of this Preamble and Resolutions,
and that he cause the same to be published IN
the Temperance and the Chester Standards.
Upon the Tract cause, your COMMITTEES
concurs in the G w Ps. estimate Of its impor-
tance they recommend that the Subordinate
Divisions be urged to engage moro heartily in
the distribution of the Tracts of this Grand
Division. They also suggest the propriety Of
requesting the q w p to endeavor to make
such arrangements with the various book con-
Germs, and the various benevolent societies for
the distribution Of books and Tracts, as may
ensure their co operation in circulating the
Tracts of this Order.
As to the suggestions Of the 6 W p, in
reference to the Temperance Standard, your
Committee are ut loss what to say. They
feel the importance Of q well sustsined Tenn
pcrance paper and an assurance that the Stan.
dard, under its spresent management would, il
properly sustained be all that we need or
desire. But ycur Committee have sad ex-
perience Of the indifference on this subject Of
many friends and members Of our Order, and
of the losses to which publishers Of Tempe rance
papers are so signally liable. They. admire
the boldnoss Of Bro. Corley, who in the face Of
such Encouragement, still resolves to press on.
lie deserves and should receive the patronage Of
the Order and OF the friends Of legal Prohibi.
ton.
The employment of an Agent-tle revision
Of the Benefit system and other matters sug.
ge>ted in the report Of the G " p, having
already received the consideration and action
of the Grand Division, your Committee, de.
cline further suggestions, thereon and ask to l'e
discharged in the matter.
Respectfully submitted,
B G. PRESLEY, Chm.
The Committee ON so much Of the q w r..
report, US referred to the late demonstration In
Charleston made the following report:
The Committee to whom was referred 20
much of the G W Ps. report as related to osr
demonstration in Charleston concur most