Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1859-10-19

HArI or TrxsxssEE pA .Is1ox, No 30 S. OF 7. /,
Nashville Ucf 8. $50.

DExR SIR At late meeting of this Dr.
vision, the Recording Scribe was directed to
enclose you twenty five dollars "as a contri-
button of Tennessee Division No. 30''-now
the most prominent and fourishing branch
Of the Order in this State-for the purpose
Of aiding in the erection of the proposed
monument to the memory of Distinguished
colaborer in the cause of Temperance, P. d.
w. p, DANIEL I'll. SANDS, dec.
This donation, though small, is an earssrs
of the active interest its members feel in the
consummation of the worthy object, which,
as you intimate, is two-fold in its character
let. 'As menaeuto of the lamented, dead
and as an arch of triumph, erected by noble
Order in a glorious cause"
End. To commemorate the Order of which
the deceased WAS SO prominent founder,
and the great cause of Temperance with
which he was so thoroughly identified, and
to encourage all well-wishers to that cause
to hope for triumphs in the future, from this
enduring evidence of triumphs in the past,
to cheer on the noble and true-heaeted, now
and hlreafter, to emulate his example in his
effort to raise the falling and better the world;
they. too. will feel that their virtues, their
labors, and their sacrifices will not be forgot
ten when they themselves are gone. But
this subject only needed to be mentioned in
Tennessee Division" to be at once heartily
approved and acted upon; and, sir, be assur-
cd that the warm-hearted. generous Sons of
the Temperance ranks in Tennessee will new
er be found wanting in an exhibition, howev-
er trifiing though il be of their respect for
the memory of one, whose praiseworthy eff
forts TO ameliOrate the condition of man, en-
title him TO such structure, to be erected in
npem0rian. And why should not one who has
thus labored, without indeed the hope of pc
cuniary reward, receive such respect and
praise He neither sought nor received any of
the honors or emoluments usually awarded to
those engaged in the ordinary professions or
avocation of life. He sperned sthem all.
"Nor indeed did he glory in victories achev
ed on the field of battle, nor received he
wonnd one engaged in defence of the liber-
ties of his country. He meraed none of the hon.
ors whilst living, proceeding that course how
er, much he thought they would have con-
tributed to his lasting fame after death. These
honOrs he regarded as fit and proper if be-
slowed upon sOOrthy recipients. Yet chose
he to eight and toll in an humble sphere,
with no hope of promotion to posts OF world
ly distinction, of muffed drum or fife to
sound his praises and celebrate his virtue.
His be the rewards if any, gathered from tri-
umpbs secured in times of peace. He achiev
ed his victories over an enemy more .ormda-
BILE, more potent for destruction than those
engaged on the battlefield, and the laurcls
that eucirced his brow, if worthy won, and
worn, should engrave his name and fame on
the tablets of enduring memory and COM
mend his example as worthy of imitation 10
generations yet unborn.
But this communication is intended as but
a feeble response from Tennessee Division
No. 80" to the call made upon it as Subor-
dinate Division, To contribute in so laudable
an enterprise, and in this connection, before
closing a word in reference mo. 30'' of this
State may not be out OF place. This term is
thus used because the style and character of
this division is as familiar with the people
here as ''household words" This division is
growing astonishingly. Would that the Or
der generally-without assuming more credit
than is perhaps deserved worked as faith
fully and succeeded as well it has during
the last twelve months Tennessee Divis-
ion, No 30r is the "life and soul' of tho
Order in this State. That is, nearly every
M mber is a hard working, whole souled, I'M
firing labOrer in the good cause. Each one
puts his own shoulder to the wheel and works
in harmony with his w-member. As a
matter of course then, there are few, very
few expulsions from this branch of the Order,
whilst on tue other hand many accessions are
made to the ranks, compared with its con
ditiOn t,oo years ago, the members feel there
is much to encourage them. They then met
night after night and could scarcely ''drum
up" a quorum, with which to transact the
regular business. Yet a half dozen or more
of the faithful few" struggled on unnoticed
and unseen in the good " ork, unremitting in
their cfforts until finally they were almost
p lasuaded their efforts were powerless for
g ,od. But thanks to kind providence. the
heavens peSau 10 give cheering INDICATIONS OF
the dawn of a brighter day From that
suspicious day up to this good hour. this d.
vision and the cause in this State has been
on rising grounds, and is still going on CON
quering and to conquer the great enemy of
the human race.
Will you join in the fervent prayer that
all good temperance men will engage with
renewed energy and zeal in the glorious
work of reforming aud elevating the condi-
ton of the unfortunate inebrate.
Please accept the enclosed in the spirit |
with which it is sent, and with the best wish |
es for your individual welfare, as well as for
the ultimate triumpe Of the cause generally. !
Yours, In l.. p. & f.