Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1858-12-22

the cheapest it is indispensable to our
success in North Carolina. We must see
to its interests.
From an examination of the proceed
ings of the late National Division, it will
be seen that no change was made by that
body, affecting the work of the Subordi.
nate Divisions. Two changes were made
affecting Grand Divisions. One of these
is allowing Past Grand Scribes, as we'll as
Grand Scrlbes, a seat in the National Di-
vision. The other was repeating the law
which forbid reelection of all officers OF
Grand Divisions except G. S., G. T., and
Q. Chap. The law as it now exists leaves
the whole matter in the hands of Grand
Divisions. All officers are eligible to re-
election.
must not fail to call your attention TO the
painful loss which this body has sustained
by the lamented death of our Grand Treas
urer, DR.. VIM. M. Johnson. For num-
Der of years he had been an earnest work
er in the cause Of Temperance. He had
deservedly enjoyed the highest confidence
of this body, and filed one of It's most re.
sponsble offices. We are comforted by
the assurance that he lived and died de-
voted christian, and that he now rests in
peace, and in joyful hope of glorious re-
surrection. Let us initiate his zeal and
follow his holy example.
Taking into view the whole field occu-
pied by our Order, it is believed that our
march is onward, that we are progressing.
Whether this is true of our cause in this
jurisdiction or not, | am not prepared to
say. But the report of your Grand Scribe
will enable you to determine this question.
That we are not progressing as we ought,
is painfully true. | trust that our confer
ence together will result in discovering
some means for securing greater efficiency
during the ensuing year. [ propose this
question for consideration, and hope that
some brother will give us such an answer
as will secure the cherished wish of all =
What can the Grand and Subordinate Di-
visions Of the Sons of Temperance of N.
Z. do to secure the object of their organi-
zation ? viz: The suppression of intemper-
ance. Seriously and prayerfully revolve
this question in your minds, and furnish
us the answer.
| would respectfully invite the Grand
Division to consider the proprety of re-
turning to the old plan of operation in re-
gard to Deputy G. w. Patriarchs. As
now arranged, these appointments are near
ly nominal and useless. Few of the Dep
utles do anything. MANY of the Divisions
do not even take the trouble to nominate
Past Worthy Patriarch for the office, and
x - ~ II l,=sh s>.-4-I Iaal,a any re-
port to the G. w. Patriarch, or perform
any other service. This is not true of all.
| am happy to state that from one of
these officers, viz Rev. Peter Doub, d. D.
your present G. w. p. has received more
information than from all the remainder OF
his Deputies. Dr. Doub has not only full
ly reported the condition of his own, but
of all the Divisions near him. He has my
sincere thanks. The 6. w. ?. is much in
debted to several others for much valuable
information. If proper men could be found
md appointed to the supervision Of a num-
Der of Divisions, is it not probable that
more would be accomplished
! Brothers, let US now address ourselves
\ earnestly to our work, and return to oul
homes determined to see that there is, Of
shall be, at least one active, efficient Di
vision in each county, and as many NOR
as we can establish.
Fraternally submitted in Love, Purit.
and Fidelity.
ANSON w. CUMMINGS, G. w. P.
Greensboro, Nov. 30th, 1858.