Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1859-08-03
SPIRIT OF THE

AdDOFS VI Tue W.. W. IhITldECus Ii was lutSuuou
by the Grand Division, that the Local Deputies
should make their reports to the District Depu-
ties, and they to the G. W.. P. But most of them
have reported directly to the g w. P, thereby
greatly increasing the labors of that officer, and
depriving the District Deputies of the means of
making their reports as interesting or complete as
would otherwise be the case.
The Commission requires all Deputies to SUBJ
NIT a written report to the g.. w. Z. prior to the
first of October, January, April and July. But
the 7th item in instructions to Deputies, requires
the Deputy " during the first or second week of
each quarter to make a full report, &C., and for
ward it to the G.. w. P. through the Deputy of the
county," Here is both confusion and contradict
ton. To perfec. our system and give full eficien-
cy to this right arm of our strength, there should
be one form Of Commission and Instruct ms for
District, and another for Local Deputies, so def
ming the duties of each that there could be no
misapprehension or conflict. The Local Deputies
should make all communications through the Dis
trict Deputy. For the Grand Worthy Patriarch
to keep up a correspondence with more than a
hundred Deputies, would require all his time, and
soon demand that this should be q salaried otlce,
for which we are not prepared. This, with the
District Deputies, he could do without being bur-
dened. And this system would give Importance
to each grade of officers. Each would contribute
an indispensable link in a powerful chain. Let
the Divisions speak through their Local Deputy,
the Local through the District, and the District
Deputy through the G.. w. p, and the Grand w.
Patriarch through the Grand Division, and the
Grand through the National, and let the responses
be returned through the same channels. What
wonderful adaptation is here for the efficient &C
ton OF our great fraternity. How readily every
FSon of Temperance in the land can be reached
through the various agencies furnished by our or
ganizatioD
I have received during the year letters of inqui-
ry in regard to the Cadets of Temperance, and the
Degrees. 1 was not in possession of the requisite
information to justify an opinion as to the adapta-
ton or efficiency of these agencies for promoting
the cause. and hence I have not replied to the
queries. 1t might be well to commit these top
les to a competent committee, to report to this or
at the Annual Session. | am so much OF an old
focy on the subject of Temperance, that l have
been accustomed to feel that in the organization
of the Sons, we have all the machinery necessary
to saccess in the cause of Temperance.
/ respectfully invite the attention OF the 6rand
Division 10 a proposition to erect at Cypress Hill
Cemetery, on Long Island, in New York, a mon
ument to the memory Of one of the principal 1oun-
ders and first Worthy Patriarch, Grand worthy
Patriarch and Most Worry Patriarch, Daniel ID.
Sands. The enterprise has my warmest sympa-
thy, and I am sure that when the merits of the
man, and the claims of the cause are understood,
that all will be ready to cooperate with the Lead
ers in this enterprise. was told, by one OF the
committee having charge of this work, that con-
tribution Of one dollar from each Dirision, would
furnish ample means fer the accomplishment OF
the work. To secure this, however, much more
must be done by the Divisions in central locations.
/ can best bring this matter before you by asking
attention to the following circulars sent out oy a
committee of the Grand Division of Eastern New
York.
As at this session we shall perhaps find less to
do of a legislative character, let us do more by
way of getting our hearts thoroughly imbued with
the spirit of Temperance, and by enkindllng our
zeal afresh at this central altar OF temperance.
Let US carry the fire with us to our Divisions, COM
rn,n;oafa ~ 70 our hrofhara and trlumDlaDtlV
push onward, until the foe submits at dlscreuon
and is destroyed.
Fraternally submitted in L. p. d F.
A. W. CUMMINGS, g. W. P.
*For want of room, we are compelled to deter
the publication of this Circular till next issue.
Ed. AGE.
On motion, so much of the g.. w. P.s
communication as refers to the subject OF Dep
uties, was referred to a committee, consisting
, of Reps. d. P. Weir, R. M. Sloan and ID. n
Sherwood, with instructions to report to the
annual session in December next.
, The remainder of the Communication was
referred to a committee, consisting OF A. M
German, II. F. Ramsour and j. Il. W1lkln
l son, to report to this session.
: The Grand Scribe represented the Orde
= in a large portion of the State in a mos
, thrifty and prosperous condition: Al Tn
: last annual session, in December last, ne re
ported SO Divisions making Returns, who
gave a total membership of 1913.
In January, 1859, II Divisions made III
|; turns, exhibiting 1885 members.
! In April, 80 Divisions made Returns, rel
' resenting a total membership of 2,4lo.
Up to the time of meeting of this Gran
Division, SO Divisions had made Returns
= showing a membership of 1852. The r
u turns of over 80 Divisions have not yet bee
+ received, but when in, will, it is believed e.
u hibit a total membership in the State of ov'
y 3,OOO-which will be nearly doubling tt
=, number of our members in the last s.
months
III Twenty-six new Divisions have been cha
!, tered in that time, and some suspended L
~ visions. revived and set to work again.
III The Finances were. also reported in a be
'" ter condition than for a long m past. II
VI Receipts for the last six months amountlr
to over 5000.
~ This is indeed an encouraging exhibit, al
y surely ~foretells the return of usefulness al
~ prosperity to our Order, if the members W
70 qoork with a zeal at all commensurate WI
y the Importance of the cause.
y, Rep. Sterling made a verbal report,
Chairman of the Committee on the Colp(
tage Fund. He stated the Committee h
determined upon publishing original Trac
especially adapted to our State and our oy
peculiar wants, instead of purchasing
Tracts of other States which do not meet t
Id exigences of the present phase of the Te
nd perance enterprise, and especially OF o
eSs Order. :.
ju- He stated that No. / of the North Carroll
nd series of Tracts had been published, and COZ
vi be procured of him or the Il. ;. 9th
Tracts on different interesting subjects b
by been promised, and he solicited contribute
ats from those competent to write, in order
u complete the series. He reported funds
hand to,publish the Tracts when the ma
scripts can be obtained.
to On motion Of Rep. Sloan, the sum of 81
was appropriated towards defraying the
penses of Representatives to the last sessl
of the National Division.
mt, The G. D. took recess to attend the put
exercises of the day.
AFTERNOON SESSION.