Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1863-06-01

fees were then filed as follows, viz: L. NJ. Berry, g..
S.: Levi Correll, G. Treas; c.. H. Ramsour, G. Con-;
r. L. McKibben, G. Sen; Rev. j. +. Butt, u. Chap;
r. L. Abernethy, P. q. W.. z.
The Grand Division was opened in due form.
There were present during the sessions between
twenty-five and thirty members, representing eight
Divisions.
In the event that a Convention be called for form
ing a National Division, Reps. Cummings Sterling,
German, Hamilton, Foard, Deems, j. Ramsour, Davis,
Berry and Butt were appointed our representatives to
it. Reps. Davis, Tiddy and j. Ramsour were appoin-
ted a Committee to revise the Constitution Of Subor-
dinate Divisions, and Reps. Hamilton, R. L. Aber-
nethy and CUMMINGS a COMMITTEES to revise the
Constitution of the Grand Division. Both Commit
tees are to report at the next meeting of the G. d..
REPORT ON THE STATE OF THE ORDER.
The Committee on the State of the Order in North
Carolina, respectfully offer the following Report:
On a comparison Of our present, with our formef
condition, We find that our numerical strength has
been greatly diminished. Comparatively few are
here, In person, or as representatives. The sound of
war, ard the alarm of battle have had much to do in
producing this state of things. Many who were wont
to unite with us In council, are either on the tented
field or have fallen in mortal strife, true alike to the
principles OF total abstinence and constitutional lib
erty-equally resistant to the lust of appetite and the
power of tyranny. There are others, both at home
and IN the army, who have fallen ingloriously from
the principles which they once professedly espoused.
They have gone out from US, because they never
were really of US. All this presents a discouraging
aspect, and, to the weak in faith, is disheartening.-
But 1t is to be remembered that the strength of the
Order does not consist in a great aggregate Of names,
or depend upon imposing outward circumstances
Notwithstanding our diminished numbers, such as we
have are tried men and true, confirmed in their
principles, and willing to battle for the cause.
We have, moreover, for our encouragement, the
Righteousness of our work, the soundness of our
principles and the certain triumph of the truth
But IN addition to this we are happy to learn that
the work is actually going on, slowly, yet steadily.
Several new Divisions have been recently chartered
and are at work under encouraging circumstances
Every laudable interest of the country in this day OF
adversely is. suffering. Yet for every one, and for
that which we represent, there Is good hope that .
better day is beginning to dawn. Let US but be
faithful to our principles, and firm and persevering in
their advocacy. Let us illustrate our doctrines by
our lives, and embody them in our conduct-let us
be punctual at our Division rooms, and self denying
in our effortS-and the truth, though apparently
crushed for a time will rise triumphant, and secure
success. Let us not be weary in well doing or faint
under our adversely; but with the divine bless
ing, be strong in the strength of our cause and hope
full of its ultimate success.
Submitted in Love, Purity and Fidelity,
r. n. DAVIS
R. L.. ABERNETHY, }Com.
OHN
On motion, it was Resolved that the G. D. paw it's
Indebtedness to Bro. German, as soon as we have
funds to do so.
ResOl0ed, That each member attending each anG
every meeting OF the q. ID. be taxed one dollar to &C
into the general fund.
Moved and carried, that members from Subordinate
Divisions be requested to collect s. to go to the pay
ment of former 6. S.
Art. III, sec. 3, of the Constitution and Bylaw
of G. d. was changed, so that the commissions O
Deputies take effect from the LIST of July, and contin
ue for one year, and until others are appointed. Tn
regular quarterly terms begin on the 1st of July, Is
of October, lst January. and LIST of April.
On motion, it was Resolved, that until a Nation;
Division be established, it shall be the duty of the {
w. z. of this Division to issue the regular quarterl
passwords, and the password of the G. D..
The following paper was passed:
WHEREAS, so many members of Subordinate Divi
ions in n. @. have been taken to the war, as t. NAL
it impossible to keep up the regular meetings OF man
Divisions therefore,
ReSoJ0ed, that the rules of the Order in N. G. be
far suspended during the war, or until a regular n,
tional Division be formed, that Lady Visitors shall
eligible to hold offices in those Divisions where a gu
rum of male members cannot be obtained.
ReSptUed, That the thanks of this 6. D. are du
and are hereby cordially rendered to the citizens
this community, for their kindness in entertaining t
members of the G. ID. Also that the same be tend,
ed to the ladies for their beautiful and tasteful deco
alton of this Hall.
Adjourned to meet in Charlotte on the I'd Tuesd
of May next, at s o'clock, P. NJ.
Thus closed . very interesting and harmonic
meeting ofthe G. d. 1t was alaborious session, and
trut that much was accomplished for the good of
Order. There was a public demonstration on Thu
day, and several convincing speeches made to a e
audience. X. N. AVIS G. S