Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1857-08-06

ceived that attention which the great subject of
Temperance deserves.
have received Reports from the following D.
G. W. P's., which will be submitted to you with
this Report, viz: James H. Smith, H. W. Gard
ner, A. NJ Kennedy, Dr. j. A. Walker, A. B.
Towers, DR.. VIM. L. NJ. Austin, J. ]. Redwood,
Hon. D. R. Barton, Thos. J. Lamotte, Robert
A. Fair.
These Reports show the usual state of the Order,
as it has ever been exhibited in the various Re-
ports from the Deputies for the last few years
that in some places while the cause appears to be
languishng, in others it occupies commanding
position. This has ever been the case with all en-
terprises in which the judgment and sympathies
of man are to be enlisted. Does this not suggest
the inquiry, whether it be possible, in the inter
change of the sentiments of the Order, and the
friends of Temperance in relation to this cause,
any plan can be devised, by which a permanent
position can be secured In rejecting anxiousiy
upon this subject, my mind has been made Up for
some years. To this I will recur, before / close
my report.
The Report of Robert A. Fair, D. G. W. P,
communicates the pleasing and gratifying intelli-
genoe Of the organization of Due West Division,
No. 81 This Division is where an excellent In
stiution of learning is situated and it is fondly
hoped that this Division may exert wholesome
influence upon the young men who are obtaining
an education Mt Erskine College. Would it not be
we'll, if the principles Of Temperance, as held by
our Order, could be more deeply rooted in the
beautiful city of Columbia-thes seat of the South
Carolina College, and the place of the meeting of
our Legislature? am we'll aware OF the almost
utter hopelessuess of any considerable change
being effected here; but let US hope even though
it be against hope for sin due season we shall
reap if we faint not"
At the second Quarterly meeting in April, in the
city of Charleston, much business was done, OF
which hope all the members of this body, and OF
the Order through the State are informed, and
that they will be prepared to act heartily IN the
same.
again bring to your notice, and recommend to
your attention, the importance and necessity of
Temperance Organ for the diffusion, advocacy and
defence of our principles. 1t is impossible TO
reach the public mind on this subject in any other
way, or through any other channel. 1t is unne-
cessary to dwell at length on this subject. You
will be made aware, at this meeting of the pro-
gress that has been made, and what is likely to be
the result of the proposition, for the support Of
Temperance Organ begun in, and dependant upon,
private enterprise.
Good results have followed the admission of
Lady Visitors into our Order. Woman has deep
interest in this work; her influence reaches and
is felt more powerfully at home, while mans ex-
ertions are to be exhibited on wider sphere of
action. Let woman then WELD that power, silent
ly and unobtrusively in favor of Temperance, and
great good will be accomplished.
By the proceedings of the National Division, at
its recent session in June, in the city Of Proyi-
dence, R. l.. I learn that New Ritual for the
Order has been adopted, which, will be used after
the first of January next-all others to be no Ion
ger used.
A case of Importance relating to the construc-
tion OF Article I'd of the Constitution of Subordi-
nate Divisions, was decided ut this meeting Of the
National Division. I transcribe the Report of the
case and the action thereon, from the July number
of the Crusader, page 81 The case was as follows:
"a member of Division, No. g., Of New Jersey,
an auctioneer, not licensed the law of the State
requiring no license, in pursuance of his regular
vocation, sold spirituous liquors. For this he
was charged before his Division With violation Of
Article Cd and acquitted and the charge dismis-
sed. An appeal was taken to the Grand Division,
when the action of the Subordinate Division was
sustained, and the appeal dismissed whereupon,
an appeal was taken to this National Division"
Mr.. Hall for Committee on Appeals, reported
the appeal of S. L. Condict on the above case,
from the action of the Grand Division Of New
Jersey, and recommended resolution to tie effect
that the appeal be sustained, and that the action
of the Grand Division be reversed, which was
adopted, after protracted debate.
| In the Report of T. J. Lamotte, will be found
the Preamble and Resolutions of Taylor Division,
| No. s. relative to the death of our venerable
Brother, John F. Marshall of Colum bia, who de-
parted this life on the 9Th instant. He was q
member of this body-and was member of per-
haps the first Temperance Society in the State,
more than thirty years ago. He was Jealous
and ardent and consistent advocate of our noble
and good cause. He had nearly filled up his three
score years and ten, when he descended to his
grave in peace, respected and beloved by the COM
munity in which he lived He embarked in the
order of the Sons of Temperance at an early day
in this State, and was member of this body when
entered it. His zeal never abated in this cause.
Such an example, and such devotion, deserve and
will receive suitable tribute from this Grand Di.
vision.
In an early portion of this Report, 1 alluded to
some plan or means by which permanent posi-
ton may be secured for the principles of Temper
ance. now proceed to make such observations
as have presented themselves to my mind, and
though they are not novel; yet it seems to me they
ought to, and will receive the appreciation Of the
Order. For years we have been engaged in this
work 1t is now nearly ten years since the Grand
| Division of the Sons of Temperance was organized
in this State. At one time since that period, there
was larger number of Divisions and of members
than there are now. This, in my humble opinion,
shows that something more is needed than sim.
ply organization, or the reformation of the inebri-
ate. There must be definite object in view, for
the attainment Of which we must labor, and
to which our efforts must be directed. This
should be the passage of law which should have
foo, Sc md and tha of ha
Liquor Traffic. 1t is true that Moral Suasion
must be the instrument by which public sentiment
is to be operated upon but if dependence for the
complete triumph of the Temperance Cause is
placed upon this alone, we shall, as all experience
have proved, be disappointed. When an impres
sion is produced upon public sentiment on this
subject if it is ever expected to be permanent, i
must be embodied in the form of Law. Such 6
Law will make public opinion stable; for then il
will have something on which to lean for support
Bring public opinion to the position that it will
require the Law-then let the Law be passed
and it will be sustained by the moral power of th'
people, which will rally to the support of the Law
that reflects their will.
/ have thought proper to suggest these views tt
you, the members of the Grand Division ant
leave the subject with you for your mature consid
Grafton. five had an organ which could be mad
the medium of our views, by which we could reacl
the public ear, and if Temperance men would be
stir themselves in behalf of such paper, in writ
ing for it, and circulating it, have little doubt
) that in very short time, our cause would occu
py very prominent position in our beloved State
II we are to be felt, we must work-and worl
steadily and unfalteringly until the great objec
at which We are aiming is secured.
Respectfully submitted.
HENRY SUMNER, G. W. P.
YoRKvILLE, S. c., July %, 1857.
The Grand Scribe read his Report, whicl