Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1860-11-21

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-fr--1 division e
We returned from the meeting orrne0 rana
on Saturday, when most of the mat
ter for this issue of the Age was already in
type. Consequently we are compelled, as
well by space as want Of time, to give only a
brief summary of the Proceedings-reserving
details renorts. &c, for our next paper.
The Grand Division met in Lincolnton on
the 14th inst. and was quite largely attended
there being nearly one hundred delegates
present, and every grand officer, save one was
at his post.
The Report of the G. W. Patriarch IS Sn
interesting document. 1t refers to the pres
emf state of affairs in our country, and their
influence upon our Order and makes sugges-
lions and recommendations for advancing the
cause. His communication will be publish
ed in full next week.
The Report of the Grand Scribe presents
really an encouraging exhibit, as to the con-
dition of the Order in the State. Notwlth-
standing that a greatly unusual share OF pub
lie attention has been directed to political
matters. and which has in no small degree
been participated in by our membership
who are sober, patriotic citizens, and deeply
interested in, and devoted to, the honor and
safety of our goyernment-yet IN spite Of
these distracting elements, so well calculated
to divide, at least, the attention Of our mem
bers-the G. S. reports an increase of mem
bership in the State of more than one thous
and, over all of our losses. This exhibit il
truly encouraging, and should inspire every
member to increased ~exertion iii advancing
the cause of Temperance and Virtue.
The Grand Treasurer reports only a SINAI
balance in his hands, after paying the cu1
sooSSs esS,nasnses of the past year, and a debt
arc IA alT,a.o =. 80 vsssS.s5=a%vpiYision
it is hoped they will Immediately remit, an
thus enable the q. d. to pay off it's indebted
ness. Prompt attention TO this matter
earnestly requested.
The reports from the Standing and 9th,
Committees are drawn up with care and aft,
diiu ii lI1CF6IOFC uni
sually interesting. We have not room f
further allusion to them this week.
The following are the officers for the ems,
ing year:
OFFICERS NAMES. p. O. ,Dnprss
w. NJ. Grier, @. w. p. Charlot.
:. II. c Hamilton, G. WA Lincolntu
A. NJ. German, G. Scribe. Raleiu'
! w. K. Martin, G.. L pts
!. A. S. Haynes, G. Con. In,oInto
Il. b. Alexander, G.. Sen. Honoro1
r Rev. r. L Aberncthy, G. Chap. Happy Hom
The next session of the G. ID. were vot,
to be held as follows: Semi-annual sessio
at Newborn, beginning on Tuesday, the 1or
day of July, 1861, at . o'clock, 2. NJ.
The annual sessions to be held at Co
cord, Cabarras county, on the I'd Wedne
! day in November, 1851, beginning at
O'Clock, A. NJ.
The following Representatives to the No
session of the Nat. Div. were elected:
P. G. W.P. D. P. Weir,
ID. S. Hill,
f.. Richard Sterling.
! \. w. Cummings.
;. J.F Foard,
l. G. w. p. w. NJ. Grier,
2. G. w. A John White,
Robt. Sloan,
j. j. Davis,
James Sloan,
:, G.. w. A. II. G. Hamilton,
e. e.. Scribe A II. German.
An appropriation of $3.50 was voted 10 !
fray expenses of Representatives to the \
+, tional Division.
, This session of the Grand Division was
:; large, enthusiastic and harmonious one,
id have never known one more so. The Repr
scntatiyes in attendance seemed 70
thoroughly imbued with the spirit and i
p~ortance Of The work in which they arc c
gagged, and determined to ardently prosecu
the great and benign objects Of the Order.
y The Grand Division room was craced a.
enlisened by the attendance of many of o
of fair sister Visitors, and who manifested th,
We deep interest in the work by patiently a
,i- earnestly waiting on our protractcd delibe
Is tons.
The Division Room was handsomely a
p gracefully decorated, for which we are
lc- debted to the refined, exquisite taste Of
ny lovely Lady Visitors Of Lincolnton. and D
rt haps some of the surrounding Divisions. 7
n beautiful Arch which spanned the G. ".
Sc and G. W. AS chairs-being the motto
Il our Order-'Love, Purity, Fidclityp-ms
- with evergreens, was indeed a highly arts
to and ingenious specimen of the taste and 81
of the fair entwiners. We need not ass,
Ia them that their intentions to 90 honor
their brothers in the good work, were h;sl
appreciated 5ysthem.
ri The citizens of Lincolntop. without
SO ception, threw open their doors and invi
N. the members of the G. D. to partake of tn
re- Inequalities. Andnsver were such civilit
more generous whole co,Ied and eIeoal