Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1856-10-08
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" so in republics. We need not stop to
elaborate or argue this pint. 1t is apparent
to all. Public opinion must be brought un-
der the sway of temperance principles. The
pulpit, the rostrum and The press must WELD
the weapons OF truth with an unwonted en-
ergy and power. Every possible means Of
instruction, conviction and persuasion, must
be brought in direct contact with public SEN
timent. Mothers must begin at the cradle
and the nursery-fathers at the plough, the
workshop. the counting room or the Office
ministers in the pulpit and at the fire side
temperance men and tract-men in the streets.
the by-ways and alleys, and the press must
man well her batteries and charge upon the
strong holds of the enemy. Physicians,
judges, lawyers, temperance lecturers must
rally to the support of an enterprise made
dear to every man who has a drop of phiIan-
thropic blood in his veins, by its past sue
cesses in the cause of humanity.
Our third and last reliance for success, is
organization. No other scheme promises
permanent good, but an organized combina-
ton of all who are friendly to the success of
temperance. Isolated effort while it may eff
feet something for the present, fails Ultimate
ly, for the lack CT a continuous, permanent
: and well-directed attack upon this fearful
' evil. Temperance lectures, sermons, tracts
. and public demonstrations, directed by indi-
L vidual or associational enterprise, have all
. done good. Temperance societies banded
~ under a simple pledge have effected much,
y but We are thoroughly satisfied that no or
y ganization in our land, has accomplished so
W much as the Order of the Sons of Temper
III ance. No other embodies the elements of
ms permanency, universally and energetic NOR
III al power, to SO great an extent. OF course,
no we do not contrast it with the Church of God.
US We speak simply of human organizations.
AIN The National Division in order to secure
as efficiency, has properly given a broad license
to the Grand Divisions, and it is ready to do
still more to incorporate upon our present
system, the elements of greater popularity and
hill efficiency. Now that this organization may
yer be still more successful, we suggest the in
his corporation of the following principles and
and regulations:
I'M lst. Let US have but one association. en-
red bracing gentlemen, ladies, boys and girls, IA
a - VI oSN' ASO bhO OlOOAo VI IL DiclCTS
on and Cadets be disbanded and let them
unite with the Sons. IF the name or title Of
lille the Order, do not suit, let it be changed.
I'd. Let the element of secrecy be confined
nee, simply to its business transactions.
eff. Sd. Let the objects of association be con-
to fined strictly to our mutual, moral and intel
~lectual benefit and especially tie doing good
Re to Others. Abolish the regular assessment of
won. pecuniary benefit to members keep up the
plan of visiting and watching with the sick,
rs Of looking after the needy-endeavoring to re-
hon. lieve the afflicted, and reclaim the backslid
been den, but confne donations to the afflicted,
; nv entirely 70 those who are ascertained to be
E Di. needy and worthy of aid, and in all cases lei
the needy be supplied out of a fund raised
70 q by voluntary contribution
4th. Let the regular business meetings Of
MS the Order be held once a fortnight in town,
E our and once a month in the country, and reduc,
Iedial the lees OF abundance and the weekly as
must ~sessment, to the smallest sum which viii
the meet the current expenses of the Subordinat
;o;ops and Grand Divisions. Let all monies raise
and for other purposes be entirely voluntary.
men 5th. In every town, village, hamlet an
% # neighborhOod, secure the services Of all til
yet re- ministers alternately to preach q sermon O
is temperance once d month"; andln aadltlon
% tt this, have a temperance speech or lectul
ar;ous once a month. Besides let each Division
which wen suppleu Win tracts 10 Dc ulslrlDue'
.lv 20. regularly by the members.
which otn. Let eaeh DIVISION establish a hprar
pad;no which may be done easily by a contribute
Of its of books or money, and during the whit
differ months have weekly lectures on historic
,t;onod and scientific subjects for the benefit only
,tas or honorary and regular members. The utili
ne 70 of this arrangement must be readily app
on+;ro rent.
roo.od 7th. There are manv gentlemen and
nth our ' =" y
uer the Dol "Hu "Ho ~ cal y cohlr
ute their means and influence to the cause
ill Temperance, but who ON account Of a.
to this ihhrhii'ies VI tue reaSohs are uh"liihg
become regular members Of Divisions. No
.o;doro to all who are known to be such, the Dis
ions in whose immediate neighborhood til
sdo. reside, should send them certificates of h
omo orary membership, which certificates,
long as they are known to be tetotallers a
e most - 20
ing the Divisions. at their Onion
a we are 8. Let each Grand Division keep an Ag
rance of constantly IN the held lectnring and visit
efforts sne ISL ouon agents snoula De u
make it a business for the good of the ca
s is and and not a means of pecuniary benefit.
The foregoing suggestions we repeat
wise or Inro%h u - oe ahu canvass
friends Of Temnerance cenerafIv - cnnsi
ned, can them and give us their sober thoughts u
sanction them, with any additional suggestions t
rarea il deem proper.
His sup pu
e and go -. -. nj -.
Mr. Conelapd has removed IN the rooms