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jno. I. miller & co., proprietors, j An Independent Journal: For the Promotion of the Political, Social, Agricultural and Commercial Interests of the South. [lewis h. omst, pummmt. VOL. 3. YOBKYILLE, S. C., THURSDAY, ^YTJGTJST 6, 1857. JSTO. 31. Original Jjfltfrj. i For the Yorkville Enquirer. < _ t TO?. 1 Upon that brow why rests a cloud, Within that eye why gleams a tear ? Look up, for thou art too fair-browed To pine with secret grief or care. * Look up, for there are hearts that love And worship with undying truth; That Time will only loyal prove As in the pride of manly youth. < t The falsehood over which thou pinest, c Should not thy bosoms peace invade, f For such is life?the dreams divinest, i Will ever be the first to fade. The brightest flower that round thee blooms, j Will often with its poison kill, While lovely blossoms, rich perfumes, < Shed over valley, mead and bill. ! Then let a smile illume that face, And dimple o'er thy cheeks again, And drive away each lurking trace, Of blighted love or secret pain. For other hearts will worship thee, And other eyes will speak to thine, A love as pure, as deep and free, As the blue rushing of the Rhine. * Yoekvills, August 5,1857. Sons of Cnitjmmc. PROCEEDINGS or the GRAND DIVISION, of the SONS OF TEMPERANCE : of ; SOUTH CAROLINA. THIRD QUARTERLY SESSION, 1857. ' Yorkville, July 22d, 1857. j Pursuant to appointment, the Grand Di- 1 vision met this evening in Temperance Hall, , at 8 o'clock P. >1. 1 Present?Henry Summer, G. TV. P; S. I Corley, G. S.; G. S. Bower, G. T.j John . Cordero, G. C.; Geo. TV. King, G. S. J Absent?E. Thayer, G. TV. A.; Rev. H. I H. Durant, G. Chaplain. 1 G. TV. P. filled vacancies by the appoint- 1 ment or brother T. A. Elliott, G. W. A., i and Brother H. J. Neil, Grand Chaplain, ; 2>ro (cm. Opened with singing and prayer. The ( Minutes of last meeting having been published, on motion, the reading of the same ' was dispensed with. The following Divisions were represent- . ed: Palmetto, No. 1.?J. L Bell, N. Tylee, Jr., P. TV. P's. Taylor, No. 8.?G. S. Bower, J. Cordero, J. TV. Smith, Thos. J. LaMotte, P. TV. P's. JValeree, No. 9.?A. M. Kennedy, P. W. p Higgaion, No. 11.?S. Corley, P. W. P. Fairfield, No. 13.?J. S. Phillips, H. B. McMaster, 0. R. Thompson, Dr. H. J. Neil, P. W. P's. Cheater, No. 14.?Dr. J. A. Walker, Thos. McCully, P. W. P's. King's Mountain, No. 15.?Miles Johnson, P. W. P. Newberry, No. 17.?Hon. J. B. O'Neall, H. Summer, P. W. P's. New Hope, No. 21.?A. F. Anderson, P. W P. York, No. 2(j.?Col. W. C. Beatty, J. R. Schorb, L. M. Grist, P. W. P's. Cheraxe, No. 31.?G. W. Mclver, P. W. P. Orangeburg, No. 38.?Dr. T. A. Elliott, P. W. P. Samly River, No. 41.?D. X. Harden, Henry Carter, II. Harden, B. A. Grant, P. W. P's. Beaver Dam,'No. 43.?W. J. Hicklin, W. A. Peden, P. W. l"s. Bennettsvifle. No. 45.?-W. D. Cook, W. D. Johnson, J. H. Hudson, P. W. P's. Pleasant Grove, No. 73.?George W. King, P. W. P. Indian Town, No. 7G.?E. P. Blakely, P. W. P. Grand Worthy Patriarch appointed Brothers Walker and McCully to act with Broth er LaMotte, Chairman of the Committee on ! Credentials, who after examination, reported as correct the credentials of the following Brothers, viz : Thomas S. Riddle, P. W. P. and H. J. Hancock, W. P. of No. 2 ; Thos. W. Stutts, P. W. P. of No. 5; Charles H. Peck, W. P. of No. 9; J. M. Phillips and J. G. ' Schorb, P. W. P's. of No. 13; G. W. Williams, S. H. Williams and Richard Hare, P. W. P's., and P. B. Darwin, W. P. of No. J 15; Thomas P. Slider, P. W P., and J. M. Crosson, W. P. of No. 17; W. D. Simpson, P. W. P. of No. 21; H. F. Owen, P. W. P. of No. 2 S; J. G. Enloe, J. C. Miller, D. C. Williams, P. W. P's., and W. B. Metts, W. P. of No. 26; W. W. Carothers and R. L. Tomlinson, P. W. P's., and W. J. Bowen, W. P. of No. 29; John A. Alston, and II. Simpson, P. W. P's., and II. F. Broach, W. P. of No. 34; John T. Harry, P. W. P., and J. L. Adams, W. P. of No. 37; Dudley Jones and V. E. McElhaney, P. W. P's. of No. 40; Wm. Harden, P. W. P. of No. 41; W. II. Austin, P. W. P. of No. 42; and James J. Henkle, P. W. P. of No. 43, who were then introduced and duly obligated. The G. W. P. presented the following Report, which was referred to a Committee of three, consisting of Brothers O'Neall, Kennedy and Beatty: REPORT. To the members of the Grand Division of the Sons of Temperance of S. Carolina: Worthv Brothers?As the head of the order of the Sons of Temperance, I submit to your judgment and for your consideration, my third Quarterly Report. I have no plan to propose, no particular suggestions to make,, which have not al eady in a greater or loss degree, heretofore atracted your attention, and in some measure rereived that attention which the great subject of Temperance deserves. I have received Reports from the following D. W. P's., which will he submitted to you with his Report, viz: James H. Smith, H. W. Gardler, A. M. Kennedy, Dr. J. A. Walker, A. B. Towers, Dr. Wm. L. M. Austin, J. J. Richwood, Bon. D. R. Barton, Thos. J. Lamotte, Robert \. Fair. These Reports show the usual state of the Order, is it has ever been exhibited in the various Rejorts from the Deputies for the last few years? bat in some places while the cause appears to be anguishing, in others it occupies a commanding josition. This has ever been the case with all enerprises in which the judgment and sympathies >f man are to be enlisted. Does this not suggest he inquiry, whether it be possible, in the iutershange of thq sentiments of the Order, and the riends of Temperance in relation to this cause, tny plan can be devised, by which a permanent position can be secured ? In reflecting anxiously lpon this subject, my mind has been made w for tome years. To this I will recur, before Iclose ny report. The Report of Robert A. Fair, D. G. W. P., jommunicates the pleasing and gratifying intellitenoe of the organization of Due West Division, So. 51. This Division is where an excellent Inititution of learning is situated ; and it is fondly jopeu that this Division may exert a wholesome nfluence upon the young men who are obtaining ?n education at Erskine College. Would it not be well, if the principles of Temperance, as held by our Order, could be more deeply rooted in the beautiful city of Columbia?the seat of the South Carolina College, and the place of the meeting of our Legislature ? I am well aware of the almost titter hopelessness of any considerable change being effeoted here ; but let us hope even though t be against hope, for "in due season we shall reap if we faint not." At the second Quarterly meeting in April, in the oity of Charleston, much business was done, of which I hope all the members of this body, and of :he Order through the State are informed, and that they will be prepared to act heartily in the iame. I again bring to your notice, and recommend to pour attention, the importance and necessity of a Temperance Organ for the dilfusion, advocacy and iefence of our principles. It i9 impossible to each the public mind on thissubject in any other way, or through any other channel. It is unnecessary to dwell at length on this subject. You will be made aware, at this meeting, of the proj;re3B that has been made, and what i9 likely to be the result of the proposition, for the support of" a Temperance Organ begun in, and dependant upon, private enterprise. Good results have followed the admission of Lady Visitors into our Order. Woman has a deep interest in this work ; her influence reaches and is felt more powerfully at home, while man's exertions are to be exhibited on a wider sphere of iction. Let woman then wield that power, silently and unobtrusively in favor of Temperance, and ;reat good will be accomplished. ^ By the proceedings of the National Division, at ts recent session in June, in the city of Proviience, R. I., I learn that a New Ritual for the Jrder has been adopted, which, will be used after the first of January next?all others to be no longer Used. A case of importance, relating to the construction oT Article 2<Tof tfie Constitution of SuboVdfinte Divisions, was decided at this meeting of the National Division. I transcribe the Report of the :nsc and the action thereon, from the July number of the Crusader, page 57. The case was as follows : "A member of Division, No. 8., of New Jersey, an auctioneer, not licensed, the law of the State requiring no license, in pursuance or uis regular vocation, sold spirituous liquors. For this he was charged before his Division with a violation of Article 2d and acquitted ; and the charge dismissed. An appeal was taken to the Grand Division, when the action of the Subordinate Division was sus^ined, and the appeal; dismissed whereupon, an appeal Was taken to this National Division." Mr. Hall for Committee on Appeals, reported the appeal of S. L. Condici on the above case, from the action of the Grand Division of New Jersey, and recommended a resolution to tLe effect that the appeal be sustained, and that the action of the Grand Division be reversed, which was adopted, after a protracted debate. In the Report of T. J. Lumotte, will be found the Preamble and Resolutions of Taylor Division, No. 8, relative to the death of our venerable Brother, John F. Marshall, of Columbia, whodeparted this life on the 8th instant. He was a member of this body?and was a member of perhaps the first Temperance Society in the State, more than thirty years ago. He was a zealous and ardent and consistent advocate of our noble and good cause. He had nearly filled up his three score years and ten, when he descended to his grave in peace, respected and beloved by the community in which he lived. He embarked in the order of the Sons of Temperance at an early day in this Stnte, and was a member of this body when I entered it. His zeal never abated in this cause. Such an example, and such devotion, deserve and will receive a suitable tribute from this Grand Division. Io an early portion of this Report, I alluded to some plan or means by which a permanent position may be secured for the principles of Temperance. I now proceed to make such observations as have presented themselves to my mind, and though they are not novel, yet it seems to me they ought ve, and will receive the approbation of the Order. For years we have been engaged in this work. It is now nearly ten years since the Grand Division of the Sons of Tempernnce was orgauized in this State. At one time since that period, there was a larger number of Divisions and of members than there are now. This, in my humble opiuion, shows that something more is needed than simply organization, or the reformation of the inebriate. There must be a definite object in view, for the attainment of which we must labor, and to which our efforts must be directed. This should be the passage of a law which should have for its purpose and end, the suppression of the Liquor Traffic. It is true that Moral Suasion must be the instrument by which public sentiment is to be operated upon; but if dependence for the complete triumph of the Temperance Cause is placed upon this aloDe, we shall, as all experience have proved, be disappointed. When an impression is produced upon public sentiment on this subject, if it is ever expected to be permanent, it must be embodied in the form of Law. Such a Law will make public opinion stable; for then it will have something on which to lean for support. Bring public opinion to the position that it will require the Law?then let the Law be passed ; and it will be sustained by the moral power of the people, which will rally to the support of the Law I that reflects their will. I have thought proper to suggest these views to I you, the members of the Grand Division ; and i leave the subject with you for your mature consid| eration. If we had an organ which could be made the medium of our views, by which we could reach the public car, and if Temperance men would bestir themselves in behalf of such a paper, in writing for it, and circulating it, I have little doubt, that in a very short time, our cause would occupy a very prominent position in our beloved State. If we are to be l'elt, we must work?and work steadily and unfalteringly until the great object at which we are aimi'-g is secured. Respectfully submitted. HENRY SUMMER, G. W. P. Yorkville, s. c., July 22, 1857. The Grand Scribe read his Report, which was referred to a Committee of three, consisting of Brothers Walker, McCully and LaMotte. Quarterly Report of the Grand Scribe, for the Quarter, ending July 1st 1857. Officers and Brothers:?In the course of events we are again permitted to assemble and open the third Quarterly Session of this body. I am pleased to state that the officers of the different Subordinate Divisions under our jurisdiction, have more punctually discharged their duties in sending up the Returns at the close of the Quarter than ever before, since my connection with this office. While a few of the Divisions have deCreased in numbers, from withdrawals, suspen sions and expulsions, the majority hare increased to a greater extent, and the prospects for the future are truly encouraging. Forty, Returns hare reached my office, showing the following result: Initiated, 207; by dispensation, 3; by card, 11; connection dissolved, 5; withdrawn to join other Divisions, 19; broke the pledge, 34 ; second timo, 5 ; signed over, 12; expelled, 70; suspended, 55; deaths, 5 ; number of members, 1949; receipts of the quarter, $1,072 89; percentage to Grand Division, $97 45; benefits and relief, $94 00; current expenses, $1,039 80; amount in treasury, $2,553 42. Early in April last, Brothers Enloe and Johnson of Yorkville, opened another new Division at Clay Hill, in York District, called "Concord," and numbered 48?being the tenth now in successful operation in that District, and placing York first and foremost in the ranks of our Order. Brother Smith, of Marion, has also succeeded in opening a new Division in 'his jurisdiction, at Muliin's Station, called Jonadab Division, No. 49, which bids fair to equal in the race many older Divisions. Another new Division bus been also organized at Due-West Corner, Abbeville District, by Brother Fair of that District. It is named Due-West Division, No. 51. This is an important position, and that we have obcupied the ground under such favorable prospects of success, is a matter of re joicing to all. Tyger River Itivision, jno. oo, at. Milford, Greenville District, has at length been organized by Brother King, and bids fair to do good work in the cause of humanity. Thus, four new Divisions have been added to our list during the Quarter, making a total of 51?a much larger number than we have had for years. One of that number, however, viz : Blackstocks Division, No. 28, has sent up no Return during the year. In connection with this Report, I trust it will not be deemed out of place, to suggest the propriety of Divisions being required to report, Quarterly, the number of Lady-Visitors in connection therewith, as such information would be interesting, not only to the members generally, but also to the public. If we find such an element of strength in the presence of woman, as many are wont to acknowledge, surely, we should report it, and let all know how strong she has made its. I deem it also essentially important to place a Lecturer in the field. To do this, we need money ; and I suggest the expediency of levying an additional 5 cents per Quarter, on the membership of Subordinate Divisions for that purpose. This would give us something like five hundred dollars per annum ; and it is not at all likely, that there would be any objection, when the amount is so imperiously needed for so important a purpose. But, perhaps, it is not properly in my place to make suggestions in connection with my report, and I leave the matter for your earnest and se iniia nmiRulern.tion. Respectfully submitted, in L. P. & F. S. CORLEY, G. S. Yorkville, July 22J, 1857. The Grand Treasurer presepted his Report, which was referred to the Committee on the Grand Scribe's report: Report of Grand Treasurer, for the Quarter, ending July 22d, 1857. G. S. Bower, G. T., in act. with G. D. Dr. 1857. To balance cash on hand from last Quarter, $229 53 July 4. " amount from S. Corley, G. S. 45 00 21. " " _ " 100 00 22. " " " " 12 13 1857. Cr. S386 06 By amount paid A. J. Burke's bill $22 OC " " " Bro. W. T. Caston's " 8 60 . " " " Southern Enterprise" 11 00 " " " S. Corley's " 44 54 " " " Cooper & Gaither's " 45 00 $131 14 Respectfully submitted, G. S. BOWER, G. T. On motion of Brother O'Neall, Resolved, That when this body adjourn, it stand adjourned until to-morrow morning, half past 8 o'clock. On motion, adjourned. Thursday, 8} o'clock, P. M. Grand Division met agreeably to adjournment. Officers same as yesterday. Opened with singing and prayer. Minutes of yesterday were read and approved. Brother O'Neall presented a report on ] the Report of the G. W. P., which was not innnodintolr onnsidprptl. j -7 The credentials of the following Brothers having been examined and found correct, they were accordingly introduced and obligated, viz: W. H. Anderson, W. P. of No. 14; A. P. C. Campbell and A. G. Lawrence, P. W. j P's , and J. R. Wallace, W. P. of No. 30; | J. II. Black andB. C. Pressley, P. W. P's., i and S. M. Johnston, W. P. of No. 44; B. I M. Cobb, W. P. of No. 47; J. A. Barnett, P. W. P., and P. T. Partlow, W. P. of No. 48. The Report on the Grand Worthy Patriarch's Report was taken up and adopted : REPORT. The Committee,to whom was referred the Grand | Worthy Patriarch's Report, have as far as time j and opportunity permitted, considered the same, ; and submit the following Report: The situation of the Order is encouraging.? j Temperance is experiencing a revival. Four new ! Divisions have been organized since April. Fifty| one Divisions constitute our numerical strength? with proper efforts during the remnaut of tlio Summer and Fall, it may be doubled. We have no doubt that Prohibition is the true 1 means of making South Carolina sober and continuing her so. Our brethren should temperately and ii'ieely employ all means in their power to accomi plish this end. It may be that at present, the j public mind is only prepared for Prohibition in a j modified sense, such as the prohibition of the ! manufacture or sale of intoxicating drink, in any I quantity, to be drank at the place where sold.? Such an amendment of our License Law will be very important, and will lead on to final and absolute prohibition. We think Divisions, Tents, Societies and Sec lions, oy procuring ana owning nans ior ineeung, and accumulating by the weekly dues and initiation fees, may find a common motive to keep together. Frequent public meetings are another means of keeping the brotherhood in their ranks and increasing their numbers. We rejoice to hear that a Division of the Sons has beeu organized at Due-West, Abbeville District. It has long been a community distinguished for Temperance and Religion. No College in the land has been kept as pure as Erskine, and none has been characterized by better results. Your Committee, in common with the G. W. P., and the friends of humnnity throughout the State, regret the low condition of Temperance in the "City of Flowers." the Capital of the State. Yet we are led to believe that with little outward show, there is a deep-rooted attachment among the citizens of Columbia to temperance. They only need a leader who would weekly sound the tocsin, and then the reproach would be removed. The necessity of an organ for the State Temperance Society and the Sons, has long been felt. Indeed, since Brother Corley surrendered his work of love, the Temperance Standard, we lmvc felt the necessity more strongly. The Committee appointed in April, accepted the proposition of Messrs. Slider & Crosson, of Newberry, to publish a Family Newspaper, in which Temperance should have a leading position. It was yesterday adopted by the State Temperance Society, and we recommend to the Grand Division to adopt it as their organ, lu doing this, we would publicly acknowledge the great obligation which we are under to the Yorkville Enquirer. It has performed for York, for the State, and for us, a work of love, which entitles it to our approbation and commendation. So too, the Southern Enter print, Camden Journal and Due- l?rMt Telescope deserve our kindest consideration. Temperance, like love, is a part of woman's mission on earth. She fulfils a part of her duty, in making our Division Rooms orderly and graceful by her presence. We hope that many more ladies will give us their aid, by smiling upon the efforts which we make. It would be invidious in us to review the action of the National Division. Our duty here, and throughout our Subordinate Divisions, is obedience. We learn from the Report of our never-tiring brother, N. Tylce, Sr., D. G. W. P., for Charleston, that the printing of the Journal of the Grand Division will soon be accomplished. We recommend to each and all of our Divisions to contribute to that work, and to possess themselves of the means of knowing the past action of the Grand Division. The efforts made, and the success which has crowned them in York, ought not to pass unnoticed. From thirteen Sons, the number has been increased to six hundred within a year. The Yorkville Enquirer, and the zealous and untiring efforts of our brethren, Beatty, Alston, Dr. Thomasson, Enloe and others, have enabled us to _ il. 3 ?LS.L rejoice id iub goou eaiiue wuicu ivm uuo u^^uned. The death of oar Brother, John F. Marshall, is one of those afflictive events which we must lament, but as to which we dare not murmur. It is God's will?we must bend in obedience, but he permits us to weep. Brother Marshall has lived long?about forty years in Columbia. He has ever been known as a good, honest, zealous man. He became, many years ago, a member of the Baptist Church, and ever since, whenever good was to be done, he was found ready and willing to aid. He was a member of the old State Temperance Society in 1829. When the present State Temperance Society was organized in '38, he became a member, and was a constituted a member of the Executive Committee. So too, when Taylor Division was organized, he put on the uniform of a Son. He soon after entered this body. While his health lasted, he was ever at his post. For sever-'" al past years he has been greatly afflicted. God saw that he was ripe for the harvest and gathered biminto his garden. Resolved, That we sincerely lament the death of our brother, Marshall. Resolved, That his name, with his honors in this Body, be entered on a blank page of our journal. Resolved, That to his widow and children be tendered the sympathies of this body; and with them the consolation, that as a Soldier of the Cross, and a co-worker with us, he has entered upon his everlasting rest in the mansions of his Father.' Resolved, That copies of this portion of the report and resolutions be sent to his widoW and children, and published in the Yobkville Enquirer, the Rising Sun, Southern Enterprise, Camden Journal, and the papers in Columbia. JOHN BELTON O'NEALL. Chairman. Brother O'Neall offered the following Resolution, which was unanimously adopted : Resolved, unanimously, That this body regrets the absence of their venerable, but ever active Brother G. W. A., Thayer. They know nothing which he could control has kept bim away.? They tender to him their thanks for his ever watchful care as their former Conductor, and their present G. W. A. Brother Walker, of the Committee on the Grand Scribe and Grand Treasurer's Reports, submitted the following, which was adopted: REPORT. The Committee to whom was referred the Report of the G. S., beg leave to report, they have examined the same and find it correct. It should be most gratifying and encouraging to every lover of our Order, to every one having the success of Temperas at heart, to find from the Report, that there has been not only an addition of four new Divisions to the Order, but that the Subordinate Divisions have been more punctual than usual, in sending up their Reports at the end of the Quarter. While this, however, is a source of congratulation, we would call the attention of the Grand Division, to a plain violation or neglect of duty? we allude to the omission of seals in the credentials of Delegates from several Subordinate Divisions ; the omission in other Divisions, of giving certificates to their Delegates, and, what strikes us as being still worse, the neglect to send up Quarterly Reports to the proper officer. Your Committee must believe that these omissions arise too often from sheer neglect of, or indifference to a proper discharge of duty, and would recommena that the attention of Subordinate Divisions be called to the correction of these evils. We find from the Report of the Grand Scribe, that our Order now numbers over two thousand men?all, we trust, good and true. May we not hope that this devoted band, assisted by the Daughters of Temperance, is a nucleus from which will radiate the bright and glorious beams of Total Abstinence throughout every District and neighborhood in South Caroliua. Your Committee would recommend some action by this body on the suggestion of the G. S., in regard to Subordinate Divisions reporting, Quarterly, the number of Lady-Visitors in their respective Divisions. The Committee deem it unnecessary to call the attention of the Grand Division to the suggestion of the G. S., in regnrd to a public Lecturer; as this matter, no doubt, will receive proper consideration by the committee in whose hands have been placed the Report of the G. W. P. The Committee would add that they have examined the Report of the Grand Treasurer, and find it correct; and would recommend that it, with the Report of the Grand Scribe, be accepted. Respectfully submitted. J. A. WALKER, THOS. McCULLY, T. J. LAMOTTE. On motion of Brother O'Neall, Resolved, That a Lecturer for the State be appointed by ballot, and that the Subordinate Divisions be requested to take up at their first meeting, a per capita contribution of 5 cents per Quarter and send it up to the Treasurer as a partial compensation?and that it be recommended to Divisions and communities, having the benefit of the Lecturer's services,to defray his expenses, and further provide by voluntary contributions for his compensation. Brother O'Neall read a letter from Brother A. B. Towers, D. Gr. W. P., and offered the following resolution in relation thereto, which was adopted : Resolved, That the Grand Scribe be directed to inform Brother Towers, that the action of Belton Division is irregular, and that Brother Towers inform them that they must meet weekly. On motion of Brother Walker, the following was adopted: Resolved. That the Recording Scribes of Subordinate Divisions, be lequired, in making their Quarterly Returns to the Grand Scribe, to report ft,? wmU, T.nilr.Visitors in connection with ...V, J their Division. The hour for the public exercises having arrived, the Grand Division took a recess until 4 o'clock, P. M. 4 O'Clock, P. M. Grand Division met. Officers same as this morning. The credentials of Brother F. M. Galbraith, P. W. P. of No. 40, having been found correct, that Brother was introduced and obligated. The question of electing a Lecturer was taken up, and on motion of Brother Beatty, it was Kcsohed, That the Grand Worthy Patriarch and Judge O'Neall, be a Committee to select a State Lecturer, whenever in their discretion they may regard it prudent. Grand Scribe, Chairman of the Newspaper Committee, presented the following Report, which was received and adopted : REPORT. The Temperance Newspaper Committee, appointed at the last meeting of this body, respectfully report that they have transferred the list of names placed in their hands to Messrs. Slider and : Crosson, of Newberry, who have agreed to publish a large Family Paper in that town, to he called "The Sun," the leading feature of which shall be Temperance?and published at $2 per annum, as soon as the subscriptions will warrant the enterprise. The accompanying Prospectus will convey a better idea of what is contemplated than any description or explanation your Committee could give. Your Committee have done all in their power toward th^^^h^phment of this organ, and it now remait^wbe seen whether the Temperance men of the State will do their duty in sustaining the enterprise, or in failing to do so, deprive themselves and the State, of an indispensable auxiliary to the permanent establishment of our principles. S. CORLEY, Chairman. Grand Scribe presented his bill for past Quarter, which was referred to a Committee. ^?----1 - consisting of Brothers LaMotte, Walker and Moore. The Committee reported favorably and the bill was ordered to be paid. Brother J. J. Jones, W. P. of No. 40, was introduced and obligated. Brother A. M. Kennedy offered the following Resolutions, which were unanimously adopted: Resolved, That the thanks of this Grand Division be and are hereby tendered to the brethren of York aud King's Mountain Divisions, aud the other Divisions in the District, for the kind attention and reception given to us at this session. Resolved, That we heartily approve the zeal of our Brethren in York in the cause of Temperance, and trust that the descendants of those who aided so successfully at King's Mountain in rolling back the dark cloud during our Revolutionary struggle, will be equally conducive in riddiug the Palmetto State of the reign of a tyrant more destructive to human happiness and material greatness, than the tyranny of George the Third. Resolved, That to the ladies?in particular of Yorkville?are we under a debt of gratitude for the interest manifested by them to-day, and hope their example on the side of that which is so emblematic of them?Love, Purity and Fidelity? will be extended over our entire State. Resolved, That we tender our thanks to the King's Mountain, Columbia and Charlotte, and Greenville Railroad Companies, for the priviledge granted us of returning for one fare. The following resolution offered by Bro. LaMotte, was adopted: Resolved, That thf Subordinate Divisions be required, heren'' er, to attach the seal to the credentials of their representatives to this body. Brother Kennedy presented the following Resolution, which was adopted : n i r rm . At . r\ i _r it:. .1: ntsoivcn, inai xne rroceemngs ox 1111s uiueuug of the Grand Division be published in the Yorkvii.le Enquirer, and the Grand Scribe be authorized to order the usual number of copies of the same. On motion, Grand Division adjourned, to meet in Columbia, on Wednesday after the fourth Monday in November next. S. CORLEY, G. S. |P$cfIlanf0its|leabiit0 ARKANSAS. Resources and Development.?An intelligent gentleman, settled in Arkansas when still a territory, and well acquainted with its history and resources, has furnished to the Memphis Bulletin a most interesting account of that growing and prosperous State. Beginning with the Northeastern portion, he describes it as one of the best corn, grass and stock growing regions in all the Southern country?though ow*g to the wa it of market facilities, it has till lately attracted but little attention. It was, also, particularly unfortunate in its early settlers. Ishmaels of old, without means or love for civilized life, the wilderness is their home ; they scorn the city and the multitude; neither have they houses or lauds; whenever night or chance overtakes them, they pitch their tents and herd their flocks; and when the railroad starts, they will start also, to go whither it cannot ccrme, so strong is their love for semicivilized life, so great their aversion to improvement of whatever kind. Northwest Arkansas is mountainous, the river valleys narrow, rarely more than two or three hundred yards wide. The soil, however, is fertile. Admirably adapted to pasturage and general tillage, it makes the most beautiful and productive farms in the Southwest, where peace and joy and contentment dwell. On high land, too, or more properly the hills, are fertile and well watered fields, good for raising wheat and othersmall grains, as well as for general tillage and pasturage. This part of Arkansas has the advantage in health; its waters are clear, pure and cool, and valuable minerals?marble, slate and lead?abound. White River and its forks water this whole region ; made navigable, as they easily might be, they would soon develop the inexhauslible resources of this portion of the State. The cotton growing region of Arkansas is south of the base line. It is true cotton is raised as high up as Jacksonport, on White River, but the southern part of the State is justly considered as the region adapted to cotton. And for the production of this great staple the lands of the Mississippi, White, Arkansas, Ouachita and Red Rivers, are not surpassed. Their richness and productiveness are too well known for me to attempt to say anything more in their favor. These streams are rendered navigable in the spring of the year by rains and the melting of the snows in the mountains above, and not until then thegreatest part of the cotton goes to market. But in order that they may ship their cotton as soon as it is ready, they are building a railroad from Fulton, on Red River, to Gaines' Landing, on the Mississippi. And to remove a like difficulty, (to which the Arkansas river is subject) they have been talking of a road from Little Rock to Napoleon, at the mouth of the Arkansas. The writer ad Js that there are a vast number of cotton lands in Arkansas not yet brought into cultivation. What is wanted more than anything else, at the present time, is the enterprising and all pervading spirit of the age, to infuse those inestimable virtues, industry and energy. And in this connection, the writer alludes more particularly to the railroads already in progress, or, in contemplation in Arkansas? the 'Fulton and Gaines's Landing' road; Little Rock and Napoleon's road; 'Cairo and Fulton' road; 'Memphis and Little Rock' road; 'Iron Mountain' road, Ac., the importance of all, which, to the sections through which they pass is incalculable. Enterprising men also, are now at their head, whose character, if any evidence but their imperative necessity were needed, would be a sufficient guarantee of their speedy completion. The growth of Arkansas, for a long time after it became a State, even, was very slow; it is now, however, making ample amends for the dilnteriousness of days happily gone by. The last two years the wealth and population of many counties have nearly doubled. At one land office alone, that of Batesville, no less than 256,000 acres have been entered the last twelve months, and, for the most part, by industrious, enterprising and permanent citizens. Other portions of the State also, are settling up with equal rapidity. A few years, and Arkansas will be one of the wealthiest and most populous States of the Federal Union. SATURDAY NIGHT. What blessed things Saturday nights are, and what would the world do without them? Those breathing moments in the trampling march of life; those little twilights in the broad and garish glare of noon, when pale yesterday looked beautiful through the shadows, and faces "changed" long ago, smile sweetly?again in the hush when one remembers "the old folks at home," and the old arm chair, and the little brother that died, and the little sister that was "translated." Saturday nights make people human; set their hearts to beating softly, as they used to do before the world turned them into wax drums, and jarred them to pieces with tattoes. The ledger closes with a clash; the iron doored vaults come to with a bang; up go the shutters with a will; click goes the key in the lock. It is Saturday night, and business breathes free again. Hbmeward, ho! The door that has been ajar all the week gently closes behind him, the world is shut out! Shut in rather. Here are the treas An aC^ a? nil nn/] ti a^ in ill A nn ill i nn/l tl Ai uics unci aii9 uuu. uut iu Luc vauit^ auu nut in the book?save the record in the old family Bible?and not in the bank. May be you are a bachelor, frosty and forty. Then, poor fellow, Saturday nights are nothing to you, just as you are nothing to anything. Get a wife, blue-eyed, or blackeyed, but above all a true-eyed?get a home, no matter how little, and a little sofa, just to hold two, or two and a half, and then get the two or two and a half in it; on a Saturday night, and then read this paragraph by the light of your wife's eyes, and thank God and take courage. The dim and dusty shops are swept up; the hammer is thrown down, the apron is doffed, and labor hastens with a light step homeward bound. "Saturday night," freely murmurs the languishing, as she turns wearily upon her couch; and is there another to come?" "Saturday night, at last!" whispers the weeper above the dying; "and it is Sunday to-morrow, and to-morrow !" MARY AND HER MOTHER. "Mother, why do you read the Bible so much ?" said little Mary; "haven't you read it all through ?" "Yes, my dear, a great many times," said her mother. "Well, then, you must know all there is in it by this time, and yet you read it every day." "Do you remember, last summer, Mary, when you were away at Miss Brookes' School ?" "Yes, mother." fiVnii fnlrl ma fV?of nrVian vau crr?f <i " JL UU VUIU UiV l/UUU ITUVU JVU guv H iwvw* from home, you used to read it over and over till it was almost worn out." "And so I did, mother*" "Well, what made you read that letter so often ? you knew all that there was in it.'* "Because it seemed a pleasure, and made me think about home, and you, and father." "So, my dear, I read over some parts of the Bible that I have read hundreds of times before, for the same reason, that it reminds me of my home, of my heavenly Father, and my Saviour, and of what he wishes me to do; and therefore I love to read it." "Is heaven ray home too, mother ?" said little Mary: "shall you take me with you when you go ?" "I cannot tell you, my dear; I cannot give you leave to go to heaven, but I know who can." "Ah, you mean Jesus Christ, mother." "Yes, my dear, you must ask him; and you must read and learn to understand this Book, which is like a letter from him to us to tell us all about himself and heaven.? When you can, I hope you will love to read the Bible as much as I do." A Far West Editorial Sanctum.? The Kansas correspondent of the Richmond Enquirer, in a recent letter to that paper, thus describes the sanctum of the editor of the Weekly Herald, printed in Leavenworth city, at the time he made a visit: It will not be amiss here to give you a sketch of the office as presented to the eye of a stranger from Louisiana: "A visit to the printing office afforded a rich treat. On entering tne nrst room on ine ngnc nana three law "shingles" were on the door; on one side was a rich bed?French blankets, sheets, table cloths, shirts, cloaks and rugs, all together; on the wall hung hams, maps, venison and rich engravings, onions, portraits and boots; on the floor were a side of bacon, carved to the bone, corn and potatoes, stationary and books; on a nice dressingcase stood a wooden tray, half full of dough, | while crockery occuped the professional desk, j In the room on the left?the sanctum?the house wife, cook and editor lived in glorious unity?one person. He was seated on a stool, with a paper before him on a piece of plank, writing a vigorous knock-down to an article in the Kiokapoo Pioneer, a paper of a rival city. The cooking stove was at his left, and tin kettles all round; the corn-cake was "a doing," and instead of scratching his head for an idea, as editors often do, he turned the cake and went ahead." True Greatness.?Chief Justice Marshall was in the habit of going to market himself and carrying home his purchases.? Frequently he would be seen returning at sunrise, with poultry in one hand and vegetables in the other. On one occasion a fashionable young man from the North, who had recently removed to Richmond, was swearing violently because he could get no one to carry home his turkey. Marshall stepped up, and, asking him where he lived, said: "That is on my way?I will take it for you." When they came to the house, the young man said: .-TTT1 i _t 11 T Oil * w nac snau i pay you r 0 ! nothing," said the Chief Justice, "it was on my way, and no trouble." "Who is that polite old gentleman who brought home my turkey for me ?" inquired the young man of a bystander. "That," replied he, "is John Marshall, Chief Justice of the United States." "Why did he bring home my turkey?" "To give you a severe reprimand, and to teach you to attend to your own business," was the reply. True greatness never feels itself above do* ing anything that is useful; but especially the truly great man will never feel above helping himself. A Good Name.?Some time in 1888 or '39, a gentleman in Tennessee became involved, and wanted money; he had property, and owed debts. His property was not ayailable just then, and off he posted to Boston, backed by the names of several of the best men in Tennessee. Money was tight, and Boston bankers looked closely at the names. "Very good," said they, "but,?but do you know Gen. Jackson?" "Certainly." "Could you get his endorsement?" "Fes," but he is not worth one-tenth as much as either of these men whose names I offer you." "No matter; Gen. Jackson has always protected himself and his paper, and we'll let you have the money upon the strength of his name." In a few days th? papers with his signature arrived. The moment these Boston gentle* men brokers saw the tall A and long J of Andrew Jackson, our Tennesseean says he could have raised a hundred thousand dollars upon the signature without the slightest difficulty. So much for an established character for honesty. However men may have differed with Andrew Jackson, politically, no man could deny him the merit of being an honest* man. An American in London.?The North American Review tells the following good story: A countryman of ours, of oomewhat rude appearance, walking in the Strand early in May, saw his favorite dish of strawberries and cream blushing at him from the oounter of a restaurant. Entering, he carelessly called for a bowl, to the marked surprise of several persons present, who knew the extravagance of the luxury, and rightly presumed I the American was ignorant at what cost he I AA.Z 1-5 1* was puiuug uimseii. He had not finished his repast, before the curious looks of the company suggested hie mistake, and aroused all his latent pride. "What is to pay?" he inquired, is he laid down his dish, not without a lowering look at the wise-acres, who waited for his chap-fallen aspect when the victualler's reply should fall upon his waiting ear. "A guinea, sir." Tossing down the coin from a not overfull purse, and bridling up with an airof assumed indifference, > ? "I'll take another!" was the American's only rejoinder. V Office Hunting.?An American oitixen 4 would certainly deem it a foul dishonor to have it said of him that he was fed and clothed by the munificence of the State; that he was a burthen crowded upon public living; that being too lazy and thriftless to earn his bread otherwise, he has been graciously permitted to do chores in the publio offices of the Government, for which he was to receive not more than the average of what men earn at the common trades of the country. The highminded American freeman ought to feel indignant at such imputations; yet such is the preoise position in which the majority of office beggars place themselves, in their rage for place. Shame upon their noble herrit&ge! They are the most pitiful .1 1 1 m A A paupers id roe lana.?spirit or me age. Another Parricide.?The Atlanta Examiner states that & man named Pe <rell Wood recently shot and killed his father, Wm. Wood, on the 10th inst., in the upper part of Cherokee County. The murderer has confessed the crime and is now in jail at Canton. Both Father and son were men of families?the deceased being about 60 years old and the unnatural son 26. The cause of the killing, was interferance of the Father to prevent a rencounter between his son and a man of the name of Carpenter, on their return from a sale, which the party had attended during the day. Fare to the Convention.?The Nashville and Chattanooga, Memphis and Charleston, East Tennessee and Virginia, and East Tennessee and Georgia Kailroad Companies have agreed to convey Delegates to the * Southern Convention at half fare. The Virginia and Tennessee and the Alabama and Tennessee River Companies carry them free. These are all we have heard from. Knoxville Register. "Talk of the inferiority of the female mind/' exclaimed an excited oratorian j "Why Mr. Presideent, woman possesses in* finitely more of the divine afflatus than man, and any one who attemps to get around her in these days, will have to start very early in the morning." .