Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1859-12-22

OVaoShon 1iooOlFcu,
withdrawn to join other Divisions, 8
Broke the Pledge 49,.
- go. ;" Second time, ......... -. :. -. -. go.
DSueu
EAPeheq, ............
Suspended ......... m .. 49,. -. -. .. 49, :. -.
Number Of members in 10 Divisions, 246
Lady Visitors in 80 &" .........l .O5
Representatives to the Grand Division, 81
| FINANCES. so N'i- ~ ."'
receipts OF the Quarter, .....,..... S947 Il
Percentage to Grand Division, ,...........221 n
Paid for Benefits, ........ .15 O
." Current Expenses, ......... 49,. 546 g.
Amount IN Treasury, 1742 g.
Inc following Divisions have, made no return
the past year, and respectfully recommend tha
their Charters be declared forfeited, viz: Chester
No. IA; Newberry, No. II Blackstocks, No. %
and Pine Grove, No. "a. .,. - s,-,L5
Fourteen Divisions have been organized durin,
the last quarter. This addition, within one QUAR-
ter with an increase Of $50 members, of 448 Lad,
Visitors, and the prompt returns of 70 Division.
are certainly encouraging indications of progress
|" We have organized during the Temperate,
year, now closing, "a new Divisions, have admit
ted l,5ll members in all, and upwards of 70(
Lady Visitors. = ';' Z" '.!21.. - -
The receipts of the quarter from all source.
have been 'SS57'17, which appear in detail on the
financial Statement herewith submitted, with the
Grand Treasurer's receipt in full for the amount
OF this sum 1921 70 is.the ordinary income 70,
per. .centage, and $1S5 AZ is derived from the set
Element Of Ledger balances, Charter fees, Rituals
F&c. .7'''', - '.@'
- Having thus presented in figures truthful and
striking evidences Of o most satisfactory condi.
inn ~ fha Dad sy,o II ,
to congratulate the "Sons" of South Carolina on
this occasion, upon the unprecedented hsucces.
which has crowned the; labors Of the Temperance
year just closed. The Order is undoubtedly in
better condition here in the Palmetto State, than
eyer before. True, ne do not muster quite so
strong numerically as we did once. but weShaye
more working Divisions, and more working mem
bers than at any previous period of our history
besides, having according to the returns upwards
Of q thousand Lady Visitors to cheer us on in the
good work. -. ,.... .i.,.s =. '.. %.
True, few Of: our old and most respectable
Divisions are in sickly condition and seem to be
tending slowly to dissolution. Some Of these it
is to be feared must die soon, Notwithstanding the
faithful efforts that have been made to save them.
II afterall death ensues, and the "mpurners 20
about the Streets" let US bury them out Of sight
and others will follow instantly and take their
places. In the midst Of general prosperity, when
everything is favorable to our onward movements,
let US cast off all dead weights, and march on to
victory, unencumbered by drawbacks of any kind.
The finances of our Grand Division, are in
most Satisfactory condition. By good manage
uent and rigid economy, We have at last freed the
Treasury Of debt, and have very respectable
surplus already on hand for contingencies, besides
steady income that promises an ample supply
NJ m fUf onko ..r|H > -sT
Let it be remembered, however, that this fortu-
nate state of things can only be continued By Dur.
suing the same economical and prudent course in
future; and therefore respectfully recommend
the Grand Division to avoid ipjudicious and ex-
travagant expenditures of money. 1t should not
be forgotten that this fund.- although subject to the
control and management Of the Grand Division of
South Carolina, is. still the common property of
the Order, in our State, and should be used as
such with reference to the general interest of the
Cause in South Carolina ~f-
If one or two hundred dollars should be set
apart as contingent fund and confded to the G.
W. p, to be used in his discretion as circum-
stances might require it seems to the undersigned
to be most appropriate disposition for at least
portion of our funds. OF course the G.. WP.
would be expected to account regularly for all
expenditures made under such an arrangement.
But the undersigned forbears to trespass farther
on ground that will be more appropriately occu-
pied by our present very efficient, able, popular
and indefatgable chief presiding officer. Refer
lng therefore, confidently to his excellent report
heretofore, and at this meeting for c
more general and satisfactory resume of topics
that invite the attention of this Grand Body, and
repeating my congratulations to this unusually !
large meeting Of Representatives from all parts Of
our beloved State on the cheering prospects that
greet US on this occasion,
respectfully submit the foregoing report in
Love, Purity and Fidelity, y: sse
W: D: COOK, G. s.
Columbia, S. c., Nov. 30 1859.
The Grand Treasurer reports balance in the
Treasury of $761 7s.
The following gentlemen were elected officers for
he ensuing year:
W. c. Beatty, g. ". p. J. C. C. Feaster, |
G. VA; W. D. Cook. G. Scribe; G. s. Bower,
G. r. ]. W. Owens, g. C. 2; D. R. Feaster, g. |
Sentinel; Rev. Culpepper, g. Chaplain.
On motion Of W. L. DePass, the following res
'lution was adopted:
That the following brothers, B. D. Townsend,
?ol. Beatty, and DR.. John May, be appointed
committee, to draft resolutions expressing the
appreciation Of, and endorsement by the Grand
Division Sons of Temperance of South Carolina,
# tho forcible and noteworthy views and sugges-
ions Of the Governor of this State, contained In
lis late annual Message to the Legislature, rela-
i've to his recommendation, that to avoid the great
consumption of grains by distillers, which must
ccessarily diminish the already scanty crop, but
efficient for the support of fthe people: That the
Ak on Stills be placed at such an amount, as will
ause prohibition Of their use, or at least high
nough to raise an income sufficient to support
he paupers they manufacture. ~ .S.Is
In accordance with the Recommendation of the
rand Scribe, 500 was placed at the disposal
y the Grand Worthy Patriarch, to be used BY
MAS circumstances may, in his judgement re-
qFe, for the spread of Temperance, and the pro-
uG0n Of the interests of the Order. ,...
~ Committee appointed to select the times
au' ICES for the meeting of the Body for the
.',.y submitted their Report which was adop-
was W. o. ,Sws, viz: At Blaokville, the fourth
s., January. At Timmonsvilie, the
s.. I~ ~ W. n.y. Sday in April. At spartanburg, the j
nesdav sr aftsr ay in July. At Columbia, on Wed
% Af,sr 1 dssno fourth Monday in November. !
se. r. ,Ia some other business unin.er
ad;onrned ~ eeSal reader, the Grand Division {
IN tha s,nrsh w5 Blackville, Barnwell District,
W. ''-' Nsdsy in January, 1850.