Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1866-09-06
BISMARCK, M P.
KAROLYI, M. P.
BRENNER, NJ. P.
From the Charleston News.
Sons of Temperance.

We take pleasure In laying before our
readers the action of the National Division
of the Sons of Temperance of North Ameri.
ca, at its 22d annual session, held in Mon
treal, Canada, June 81, 1866. We are in.
debted fora copy Of it to Major B. D.
Townsend, of Bennettsville, s. G, Past
Most Worthy Patriarch of the Order.
The National Division has acted hand
somely in opening the door wide, and pre-.
pairing the way for reconstruction. We
doubt whether any other body-political,
moral, or religious-has exhibited better
spirit than this, and we trust that all true
Sons of Temperance at the South will ap.
preciate this fraternal and magnanimous
welcome, and reciprocate the greeting BY
falling into line again. With the resolu.
tions, we copy also the circular letter of the
NJ. W. P.
The following preamble and resolutions
offered by Brother R. M. Foust, Of Penn.
sylvania, we're unanimously adopted:
Whereas, From nearly all sections of our
jurisdiction in which Grand and Suborii
nate Divisions now exist, we have the most
encouraging reports of the advancement Of
the cause of Temperance, and the increase
in numbers, influence and efficiency Of our
Order; and, whereas, in some parts of our
jurisdiction various causes have operated to
disrupt our organization, which causes in
the providence of God have generally been
removed therefore
Resolved, That this National Division, Of
North America, at this its Twenty second
Annual Session, deems it to be its solemn
duty to extend an invitation to all who have
heretofore been Sons of Temperance to take
their places again in our ranks and do bat.
tie with US manfully against the demon To-
temperance, sharing with Us the labors and
the fruits of the victories that we may
win.
Resolued, That the M. W. Patriarch be
authorized and empowered, and be is here
BY authorized and empowered, toappoint at
as early day as practicable. in any portion
of country heretofore under the Jurisdiction
of Grand Division which has ceased to ex
ist, D. NJ. W. Patriarch, with the following
power, viz:
l, To grant, in the name of the Nation
al Division, to al! persons who have been
Sons of Temperance within such jurisdic.
tion who may desire to resume their places
10 the Order, and of whose constant 6deli-
ty to the pledge of total abstinence be is
satisfactorily assured, certificates having the
same effect and carrying the same rights,
privileges, and honors as withdrawal cards
regularly issued by Subordinate Divisions.
2. To grant charters and to institute Su.
bordinate Divisions where the rules under
which charters are usually granted by
Grand Divisions are complied with, and
generally to have and exercise the autheri.
ty of Grand Division until a Grand DiVis-
ion shall be regularly organized.
Resolued, That Grand Divisions orgaui.
zed in jurisdictions in which Grand Divis-
ions have heretofore existed, shall be Deem
ed successors of the former Grand Divis.
ions, with all their rights, powers and priv
ileges in reference to the granting of cards
and otherwise.
Resolued, That the NJ. W. Patriarch and
NJ. W. Scribe be authorized to remit to
any Grand Division so situated any sums
such preceding Grand Divisions may now
owe this National Division, and that such
Grand Division may remit to any Subordi-
nate Division in their jurisdiction any sums
they may have owed the former Grand Di-
visions.
In accordance with the above resolutions,
l gladly extend an earnest and cordial in-
vitation to all those who have been Sons
of Temperance in times past, and for any
cause have ceased to be active in the work,
to once more unite with the noble band of
worthy Brothers, who are working for the
one single object of redeeming the world
from the blighting curse Of Intemperancs.
The motto characteristic of our Order of
love, purity and fidelity, is still portrayed
in the colors of the badge. We extend q
Brothers hand and Brothers welcome to
all who have filled stations of "trust, hon.
or and responsibility" and who, if they
have been true to their pledges, will, under
the above resolutions, receive their we'll.
earned honors. 1t would rejoice our hearts
to see all such return to our circle of honor
nd lnho- for tha oanaa of all mankind -