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VQL^flpT. (^\MPKN, SOUTH-CAROLIXA, TUESDAY MORNING, DECEMBER NUMBER 5l7 ^ ' Th^e^Dollars if not p^gEd tid the expiration of the year, f f Wing rates-Vo r oJjh'Sjquare, (fourteen lines or less,) * * (ifeita-.'fer each-subsequent insertion. Single in ' "nertious, 003 dollartier square; semi-monthly, mdntli- j Ly and quarterly advertisements charged the same as fhr a singer inawtion; ' By The nnmberof insertions desired most be noted f on the margin-of all advertisements, or they will be T published until ordered discontinued and charged nc- t ordirigly. ' Cftftpcrancr. - ' - ' :====rr=r==-;===u -= f GRAND DIVISION t SONS OF TEMPERANCE OF SOUTH CAROLINA. c J : ' SBtSSin ANNUAL SKSSION. ? Columbia, Nov. 30,1854. Pursuant to notice the Cirand Division me.t i - this day in the Hall of Palmetto Lodgo No. 5, a VoIP n-ict 1 1 o m . ^ V ** WU '?? ? U< V" Present?S.S.McCully, G. W. A.; Geo. S. v Bower, & Treasurer; E. Thaver. G. Cohduc c tor; J. B. McCully, P. G. W. P. e ABsei.lt?Mi Moses, G. W. P.; Z. J. Dettay, 1 G. 'S.; Rev. J.TL Pfckett, G. Chaplain; Hugh f Miller, G. Sentinel. ' \ 'I lie roll of officers was called and vacancies .fifldd as follows: bfo J. Tupper to act as G. t W. A.; bro. T. A. Elliott as G. S.; bro. N. Ty- a lee,'sen., its'G. Chaplain, and bro. S. Corley as s G. "Sentinel. Bros. Summer, Townsend and e Corley were appointed a committee on Creden- t spotf examination, reported as cor- F re&Mfift Crefdeiitiids of the following delegates, 1 who beirtg in waiting wore introduced by the t and ddy obligated, viz: - r| L. vL. Siddons, W. P. Palmetto Div. No. 1 < J; T. Fetner, P. W. P. Taylor ? 8 T.f.LaMottB,VV..P, " "-8J . G. ,\V. Wright, P. W. P. ? 8 t < H.<J. Cawghnian, P. >V. P. Higgaion " 11 8 E.J. H.'Dreher, VV. P. ? "11 ' J/ fi. Breare, P. W. P. ? " 11 ? ? S-'R^Cbrkson^P. W.P.Sumter " 12 John May, P. W. P. St. George's " 10 t 1 T. J. Sistrunk W. P. " " 16 J - J. A. W-?lker, VV. P. Beaverdam " 43 i D. R. -Barton, P. W. P. Branchv.ills " 40 I E. P. Blitkeley, P. W. P. Indiantown " The following Divisions were represented as i ;:-fofiows r NW 1. James Tupper, E.Thayer, N.! t fvlee, sr.;-. E. Horlbeck, 1'. U. (jeorge, U. A. Tylee, J. S. Hamilton, and G. T. McKenzie, P. No. 8. J. F. Marshall. S. S. MeCully, G. S. Bower, J. J. I^acji^ty, J. C'ordero and L. II. fl. 'i^evett, P; VV. Ps. * No. 1>. VV. 'IV Gaston, .T. J. Warren and Z. ' J/Dellay.P.W.Ps, *"- Im>. 11. S. Corley, W. F. Caughman, I. Caogbman and VV. Ctiughtnnn, I*. VV. Pg. No. 12. H. VV. Gardner, P. VV. P. /jjfo* 14r T. MeCully and J. T. Asbury, P. No. 17. J. B. O'Neall and H. Summer, P. W. Pg. rio. 24. J. P. Zimmerman, P. VV. P. " _Nb. 35. J. C, Griffin, I\W. 1>. v. . No.38. *Vi*K. Elliott, G. II. Elliott and G. M. Keils, P. W. Ps. ' -No. 43. J.B. McCullv, P. W. P. 'No.: 45. B. D. Town send. P. W. P. No. 46. A. Olt and 0. H. Oit, P. \V. Ps. No. .48.'J. I. Walter. P. W. P. j Nol.79. T. S. Price, P. W. P. 4" The minutes of the last quarterly session were j read and confirmed. The following report of the G. W. P. was read by bro. James Tapper,; s and on motion referred to a committee of three: j Representatives and Brothers : This being the last report which I shall have the honor of submitting as Grand Worthy Patriarch, and about to deliver up to you the trust which your kindness and partiality con- j - ?- i- M if _r' (erred upon me, auow me 10 uvuu m>r.t-n Ui : the^oeeusion as a proper one, to exhort you to '' continue your exertions in promoting the ad- j ' vaneement of a cause, which commends itself 11 to all by its high and humane purposes.? |? While congratulating you upon the progress j 1 whieh has been made in arresting one ofthegrea- j t test evils which has ever afflicted mankind, let j ' me admonish you to bear in mind, that our efforts have not yet been crowned with com- 1 pltfte success. I had fondly hoped that in ma- ' Iting this ray final report, it would have been I j? AtHirae of Drond satisfaction to have congrat- I ulated you upon the fact that our beloved State j1 had aided as by her countenance and support, I but re-this I have been grievously disappoint- 1 *ed, ami the alternative remains for us to redoable oar exertions, and to persevere in '' well doing" until final triumphs shall crown the Sirork. * Until this glorious consummation is ] effected, let us resolve to bear uncompromising hostility to every thing that may conflict with i the ends we have in view. I cannot too often j < express (be hope that you will persevere in your bfiorfu Do not, because you meet obstacles, falter to (be path of duty, but bear in mind that ibe safety of your fellow man is at stake? i that our beloved Sfate can never be happy and ' < free until she stands disenthralled from the foul i stain which now tarnishes her escutcheon.? | fVove yourselves equal to any and every emer- i gency. j^et there be no such word as fail, and s what you wHJ to do, let it be done with con- j dilation but'with firmness. ( It is with much satisfaction that I am ena- j blqd (o report that since our last session, two I new Divisions have been organized?Horry . Division No. 49 by D. G. W. P.John Read- J man, and Ridgevilie Division No. 50, by D. < G. W. P, John May?and that Anderson Di- i *--i:?- r?:, I < VL3I0II lllf. *V, auu tirujttllio VTII uki^uh . 76 have beenT revived; the former by D. G. j < W. P. Towers, and tbo latter by D. G. W. < P. Porter. I not convinced that every thing r depend# on ourselves for treatability of the t caase, and that if every brother will act with \ determination, and. bring energy and zeal to ' u the work, rhany new Divisions, would be or-: \ ?& ffanized, old one*?j*Wedra^ftbo " cause of all 1 Bumkiod" thus.greatly benefitted, ( 1 have received and herewith suhjfoft reports >c from D. G. W. Fs, McCully. of Ken- j jk edy of Kershaw, K'liot of Orangeburg. A us t tfKdf Greenville, Corley of Lexington, Sum..i s her of Newberry ^ Towers of Anderson, Ham net of Sumter, Jennings of Marlboro, Zimnerman of Darlington, N. Tylee, Sr. and iVm. Kunhardt of Charleston. ./I-regret to learn from Bro. Summers' report hat Builer Division, to upe his own words, ' has gone down"?this I am persuaded will >e but for a short tune, for I fee! assured .that yith his zeal and ability, ho will revive it. f hope that at this session, some action will )? taken in relation to ' Degrees." I can give r*ou hp information as to the success of the neasare among the Divisions, as the reports eceived, with a single exception, are silent on be subject In compliance with the instructions of the Srand Division-i?t its last session, I addressed i circular to ministers of the Gospel " inviting hem to aid our cause in preaching sermons in avor of Temperance nndProhibition." I trust ho'call met with a general response, and that >ur cause derived much benefit from the moveo'ent. *. Under the 5th of a scries of resolutions, in elation to Tracts passe'd at the last session, 1 :ppointed Bra's.Townsend,Evans, Caughman, >Varren and Summer the Committee, and forvarded to the chairman for their review ?and lonsideratfon. three manuscripts and two printid tracts, which had been submitted to me. Fhey. were ably written, and calculated to ef- ! ect much good. I presume the Committee vill report at this session. " I wish particularly to bring to yonr notice, hat the National Division will hold its session it Charleston, in June next. I hope that uch arrangements will now he made as will nsure a large and successful attendance, and hat our State so justly renowned for jier hos )itality, will not be wanting on this occasion, hope every brother will do his utmost, and hat prompted by. the generous impulse of his lature, he will welcome every stranger as one >fhis own household. In furtherance of these views, I suggest that t Committee, selected from our brothers of Charleston, be appointed to make every necesinry ancl proper arrangement. . . Atvour last session, it was recommended, 'that the Grand Worthy Patriarch should adbess circulars to all the Grand Divisions of ho Southern and South-Western States, preesng'tlicin to be fully represented at that meet ng, and to the Grand Divi^ons of the British Provinces, the Eastern, Northern, Middle, and Western States and Territories, respectfully uid affectionately asking them, each and all, ;o he present with fail representations." This recommendation I did not carry out, lolelv, because I thought it too early then to Jo so, and that as a period of six months would ntervene between this session and the meet ng of the "National Division, that ample time .vould he given to my successor to extend the nvitation. It becomes my melancholy duty to bring to rour notice, the death of Bro. Thornton Carmiter, late a member of this body. His amia>ie disposition, and unobtrusive demeanor en leared him to all who knew him. Possessed >fhigh talent?of industrious and laborious jabits?he hid fair, had his life been spared, to jecomc useful and valuable to society. While ve deplore his lo>s, let us feel reconciled with lie hope, that the purity of his life has ensured lfni the mansions of eternal happiness. I must again recommend?and I cannot too i* i ?k,.? u men urilig II1U maui'i IU JUUI uwutc?milk 11 s highly essential to the piosperity of our order, hat frequent public meetings should be held ?y the Divisions, and that the services of competent speakers should be engaged. Our cause las suffered grea'Iy by the apathy and indilfer(nceofsoine ofthe Divisions, and until a change hall be effected in this particular, we will coninue to soiTei from the evils which a cold apahy always produces. Iain happy to state that during the year, Sumter Division has held numerous public neetiugs, and that in addition to Bro. Pickett, >ur Slate lecturer, Bio. W. li. Hunter has ad Iressed them some four or five times, and with nucli effect. In the early part of November, [iro's. Tupper of Charleston, and Evans of Darlington, addressed a large public meeting, ind by their eloquent ai d well timed remarks, ixed the determination of the Sons of Sumter, ;o be up and doing, and-not to cease their la jor until their work shall be accomplished. In conclusion, my beloved Brothers, allow ne to return you my grateful acknowledgements for the many kindnesses received at your lands. To merit your esteem and approba;ion, while co-laboring with you in the good >vork in which we are engaged, has been my iroudest aim?to know that I have obtained them, my highest gratification. MONTGOMERY MOSES, G. W. P. rnlninliiil XflV. 30. 13ft4 The G. W. P. appointed bros. Caughman, Barton and G. H. Elliott as the committee. The following report of the G. Scribe was dso read and referred to a committee of three, jonsisting of bros. McKenzie, Walker and La Motte: Officers and Representatives: The business and doiies of another Annual Session bring us together again for the purpose >f tnkinrr a retrosnecHve view of the oast, and O I 1 7 :o lay such plans for the future as may, under ;he blessing of God, contribute to the spread of .he principles of rvir fraternity pnd the suppression of the vile traffic we are battling against; i traffic which peoples our jails and alms houses, conduces more than any other to the commis rion of crime and the sacrifice of human life; akes up more than any other the time of our fudges, Juries, Courts, and the officers of the Law; adds more than ten fold to the miseries >f the hnhrthfefrmtly, and last, though not, least, ob8 us by taxation to punish the crimes arising Yoni thisJtraffic, of money, for which we reseive no equivalent, thereby visitmg the sins - ? m x 'IV i .? >r me gouty upon me innocent, mese, oretn en, are a few of the evils arising out of the raffic in ardent spirits, and only a few; and vbieh now more than ever require the prayers tud exertions of the friends of Temperance, vhether identified with this Order or not. As anticipated in my last quarterly report, our )rder has sustained much injury from the late State elections, and therefore our labor for two eais to come will have to ho spent in bringing tack those weak ones who have fallen into the narcs spread for them by htose who aspire to . - ' the honor of making our laws?verily they pay dear for tbeir honors, but they will not know how much until it is too late to make amends ? to God, to society and to themselves. I now beg leave to lay before you a detailed statement of the work of the Order in South fl Carolina, for the year commencing first Octo- ( ber, 1853 and ending thirtieth September, 1854. p During that period there have been Initiated 487 t By Dispensation.. . .V 7 c Admitted by Card.... * 54 u Withdrawn 137 Kemovea iuemoersuip ?? i Broke the Pledge first time ISO t " " second time 1 Signed ?over " 34 ( Expelled 300 Suspended 110 c Deaths 15 Number of members ns per last ^ quarterly Returns 1363 g Receipts of monies...84,498.62 r Percentage 288.55 t Benefits and Relief 901.25 i< Current expenses, as reported for three terms 2,366.71 v Amount on hand as per last quarter- 'J ly Retnrns 1,707.59 s The following is a statement for the quarter n just past, and which I fear will not compare g very favorably with the same qunrler of last year?up to this time but 28 Divisions have n reported: . Initiated.... 132 " by Dispensation 00 Admitted by Card.... .v. .... 7 t waur??n 20 f Removed Membership... 11 ? Broke the Pledge 30 e " " second time........ 0 i Signed over 12 t Expelled ? 37 t Suspended 30 t Deaths - 4 Number of members 18G5 I Receipts of the quarter $ 830.40 Percentage to G. Division.... 6S.25 Benefits and Relief 321.43 Current expenses 615.36 Amount on hand i 1,707.59 The following statement will 6ho\v you the financial condition of this Grand Division so j far as it is connected with this othcc, referring ? you for particulars to my Books: ' 1 853r Dec. 1 DR. To balance on hand this day, _ $ 10.85 ?' To Cash received during the year for ' chartes, books, percentage, &c. G33.11 i $043.90 CR. raid Salary of Grand Scribe, $200.00 " Grand Treasurer, 155.00 ' " Trav'l'g exp'n's of G. S. 40.70 < " Postage, box rent, &c. 70.51 ' " National Division, G5.13 s " for stationery, &c. 3.58 " -Current expenses 10.8l? " for printing, 1,50-$553.28 1 < ?90.80 i Ledger balances due this office, 30.07 < ( 8121.05 < Since the last quarterly session, Anderson Division. No. 20, has been revived by Bro. A. B. Towers, D. G. W. P., for that District.? IJorry Div. No. 40, a new Division, has been organized by Bro. John Rendmnn; Ridgeville Division No. 50, has been organized at Ridgeville, by Bro. John May, I'. W. P. of St. George's Division No. 1G, and D. G. W. P. fur Colleton District; and Indiantown s Div. No. 7G has been revived by Bro. Ed. J. I Porter, D. G. W. P. for Williamsburg District, f The following is the list of delinquents: Old 1 xt. . v_ o TSTn in IXUlCiy-OIX JUIV. 1>1>. o, ivwnuiBf luc n u. i Spartan No. 18, Mar's Bluff No. 32, Jefferson No. 37, and Greenwood No. 39 have made no returns since the last Annual Session. Ellingharn Div. No. 85 has made no return since January last; United Brotherhood No. 10, J Blackstock No. 28, Phoenix No. 33 and Purysburg No. 8G have made no returns since April ( last, and Butler Div. Nc. 17, Bishopville No. t 25, Ilornesboro No. 21), Spring Hill No. 47, J Harlleesville No. 58, Pleasant Grove No. 73, I Black River No. 79, and Rossville No. 83 have j made none for the last quarter. I have receiv- t ed official notice of the decease of Pea Ridge 1 Div. No. G3, and the surrender cf their hooks, c charter, &c. to Bro. Hugh Miller, D. G. \V. P. for Fairfield District. r The G. W. P., as is his custom, has given you ( such a full and detailed report of the state of s the Order under your jurisdiction as to pre- 1 elude the necessity of my giving more than a i strictly statistical report, and such I have en deavored, to the best of my ability, to do, f throwing myself upon your kindness and indul- s gencc for any lack that may appear in the j same. Another duty yet remains for me to dis- s charge; anotherTemperance year is past, which t is the fourth that I have had the honor of serving this body as their Grand Scribe. During ( that period the uniform kindness that has been t shown me, and the assistance and nid that I have received from the officers, and members ^ generally, in the discharge of my duties, can- } not be too highly appreciated; I thank you, ] brethren, all, for these marks ofyour favor and fraternal regard. In conclusion, allow mc to f express the wish that the business of the pre- ? scut session like all the previous ones may tie conducted in harmony, and that years to come I will still find lis battling for the noble cause of Temperance. Submitted in L. P. and F. Z. J. DEHAY, G. Scribe. Columbia, Nov. 30, 1854. ?m.? r?ii ? TVn,>cn X IIV IUIIUW lllg Ifpui U \JI LIIC UIUIIU aivuwm rnr wa6 then presented and referred to the same j committee: I G. S. Bower, G. T. 2 1854 In acct. with G. D. S. of T. of S. C. 2 July 27, To balance on hand $13.12 j; " Cash rec'd from G.S. 20.00 2 Oct. 9. " " " 15.00 2 10 " ?' " 10.00 2 12 " " ?' 10.00 8 i 18 " " " 5.00 a 10 " " " 20.00 Nov. 25" " " 10,00- $133.12 J* 1854. July 27. By amt. paid | ' E. Thayer's bill exp'n's 18.00 i ' . ? * ^ ~! r ' .. -... ? J.B.McCully's" " 13.00 31.00 Jov. 30. Bal. on hand this dny $102.12 \ GEO. S. BOVVER, G. T. * Bro. Summer read a communication from P. J. W. P. O'Neal I, accompanying a hook of )des and Essays, written by Mrs. Martin and iresented to the G. Division through Rev. W. dart in?on motion the same was referred to he committee on Tracts. The following resilution, offered by bro. J. B. McCulIy, was inanimously adopted: liesofvcd., That the thanks of this body be endered to Mrs. Martin for her valuable con ribution to the cause ot lempcrance in the i).;says and Tracts so kindly presented to the Jrand Division. Bi o. MeCully also offered the following resdutions which were adopted: . Resolved, That Bro. James Tupper, P. G. rV. P., be recognized by this G. Division as Referit of Degrees for this State, and that he be espectfuliy requested to confer the Degrees of his Order upon such members of the G. Divisor) as may desire to take them. Resolved, That the members of this body vho may receive the said Degrees from Bro. [\ipper be obligated to pay to their respective obordinate Divisions whatever initiation fees nay be attached by said Divisions to said De ;rees. On motion the Gr?ind Division adjourned to noet again at 7 o'clock, p. n). Seven O'clock, p. m. The Grand Division metagain at the appointed hour. Present the same officers as in the orenoon with the exception of bro. Corley, G. Sentinel, pro. tern. Bro. Cordero was requestid to fill his place. The minutes of the mornng session were read and approved. On moion an election was entered into for officers o serve the present year, which resulted in he choice of the following brethren : 13. D. Townsend, of Bennettsville Division ^o. 45, G. W. P. N. Tylce, sr, of Pulmetto, No. 1, G. W. A. Z. J. DeHay, of Wateree, No. 9, G. Scribe. G. S. Bower of Taylor, No. 8, G. Treasurer. Rev. A. Gregg, ofChcraw, No.31, G.Cbap'n. E. Thayer, ofPalmetto, No. 1,G. Conductor. (i. 1. iwcivenzie, ot ralmelto, iNo. 1, Or. sen. On motion the installation of the officers lect was made the special order for to-morrow coming at half past 9 o'clock. On motion, bros. E. Thayer, Zimmerman ind Griffin were nppoined a committee to noninate places of meeting for the ensuing year. On motion the Grand Division adjourned to nect to-morrow morning at 9 o'clock. Friday, 9 o'clock. The Grand Division met this morning at the ippointed hour. The G. Scribe appeared and Look his seat. Present tho same officers as the tight before. The minutes of the last night's session were read and confirmed. 'Die committee appointed to nominate places ;f meet*!'? f^r tK-.r ^icuuifir oot.mitted their cport; the hour appointed for the installation if officers having arrived tho report was deferred?;hc following officers, with the exception jf Bro. Gregg, G. Chaplain elect, who was abient, were then duly installed by P. M. W. P. TNoall: B. D. Townsend, G. W. P. v .... fl w a IJ ICV, 5.1 V>. ... Z. J. Del-lay, G. Scribe. G. S. Bower, G. Treasurer. Rev. A. Gregg, G. Chaplain. E. Thayer, G\ Conductor. (J. T. iMcKenzie, G. Sentinel. The Grand Division then resumed the coniidcratiun of the report of tlie committee appointed to nominate places of meeting for the msuing year, which being received the followng places were agreed upon : January 25, Camden, 10 a. m. April 20, Sumterville, 10 a. in. July 20, Anderson,9a. m. November *29, Columbia, 11a. m. The following resolutions offered by Bro. ['upper were adopted: 1. Resolved, That an extra session of this irand Division be held in Charleston at the imc of the meeting of the National Division in lune next, and that the G. W. P. be respectfuly requested to announce through the public irints of the State, or by circulars addressed o thn of Ihe G. D.. as he mav deem jest, the day of the meeting and the importance >f a general attendance. 2. Resolved., That a committee of arrangenents consisting ofseven members residing in Charleston, of which B. C. Pressley, P. W- P., hall he chairman, be appointed by the G. VV. \, at his leisure, to mako n*l arrangements for he entertainment of the N. D. 3. Resolved, That a committee be appointed rom the State at large, of which the G. VV. P. ihall be chairman, to raise funds for the sup>ort of the National Division, the number of aid committee to be left to the discretion of he G. VV. P. In accordance with the second resolution the j. YV. P. appointed the following as the coranittee in Charleston: 15- C. Prossley, chairman, J. H. Taylor, N. Tylee, sr, \V. Thayer, T. U. George, G. T. McCenzie, P. W. Ps., and L. L. Siddons, W. P. of Julmctto Division No. 1. In accordance with the third resolution the ullowing were appointed a committee for the itate at large: B. D. Toivnscnd, G. YV. P., Chairman. Yoin No. 8. S S ileCully 35 J C Griffin 9 A M Kennedy 36 J G Pressley 1 E J II Drelicr 38 G II Elliott 2 A Anderson' 41 D N Hardin 3 S G Barklev 42 YV L M Austin 4 T McCully 43 J i Walker 5 T J Bell 44 J Ackereon C T J Sistruuk 45 W D Johnson 7 II Summer 46 0 II Ott 9 T C Gowcr t 48 J A McKcnzio 0 A B Towers 49 J Readmon 1 A F Anderson 50 J A Pendarvis 2 J Ilolman 58 C Bethea , > nr Mr T1 ii ? -3 I no' T T ** " u Jiojiana uo a %> mwu?.u 4 J P Zimraermnn 7G J C Williams 6 II E Stokes?4 79 J M Mcintosh 7 <T C C Fenster 83 J B Ferguson 1 Iiev A Greng 86 W VV Hardeo 3 E JJ W heeler The committee to whom was referred the eport of the (5. VV. P.,.submitted the follow up as their report, which was on motion of iro. Keils adopted: I lie committee to whom was referred th? report of the G. W. P. beg leave to suhmit the following: Your committee concur heartily in all the leading suggestions of our esteemed G. W. P. and while he in the commencement of his very able report, laments that our cause lacks the countenance and support of our beloved State, wo would, with him, the more strongly impress this fact on the minds of the members of this G. D. that there is work to do, and it must be done: Should not the State of South Carolina favour our cause now, she must sooner or later assume the alternation, if we are but true to ourselves and the principles we profess. We notice in the reports that two new Divisions have been opened and two revived.? We are gratified,, indeed to hear of the latter, for in truth we had rather see old Divisions revived thnn new ones organized. - - D The reports of the G-. W. P. and Deputies are not altogether as encouraging, as we might desire, yet we look forward to a higher position and a brighter period in our history. We regret exceedingly to hear from Bro. Summer that Butler Division " has gone down" and farther, the suggestion, that it would be needless at this time to appoint a committee to resuscitate it Ho no doubt understands the peculiar circumstances which might have a bearing in the matter, better than your com mittee possibly can, and therefore, it probably would be the more prudent to leave it entirely with himself, for we feel assured when the time arrives Bro. Summer will do his duty. As to the degrees alluded to in the report of the G. W. P. we trust the Grand Division will take some action in relation thereto, and recommend their introduction into the different Divisions throughout the State. We would direct the attention of the Grand Division to the suggestions of the G. W. P. in relation to a committee or committees to be appointed to make suitable preparations for the reception of members of the N.?Division, in f!hni-loit-nn .Tuna Your G. VV. P. failed, for reasons set forth in his report, to address circulars to the Grand Divisions of tho States generally, Territories, and the British Provinces, pressing them to be fully represented in the N. Division, in Charleston in June next. We therefore recommend that the G. W. P. elect discharge the duty. Your committee trust that appropriate resolutions, in regard to the death of our esteemed Bro. Thornton Carpenter be submitted to the action of this G. D. The G. W. P. brings to your notice brothers, the frequent public meetings being held in some of our neighboring Districts and with such marked success, Wo have always contended for speakers. There cannot be too much light thrown on this subject, for how is it oossible for us to convince and convict without nen to proclaim in the highway in Legislative Halls, from the pulpit, and from the house tops that frequent indulgence in grog is death, and total abstinence from all that can intoxi? ? -JMl/Wt v'. ?ir rnmmWrAA f.lir*n?fnrn rn. v",w ** vv - commend, in addition to every man's speaking who can, that a State temperance lecturer be appointed at this session of the Grand Division, or as soon as practicable. Your committee in conclusion, would reiterate their concurrence in all the leading topics suggested by the G. W. P. We feel inadequate to the task, in this hastily drawn up report) of submitting any thing new, or mark out any course to be pursued. It now rests with this Grand Division to say what must be done, and we will try and accomplish by all laudable means, what in us lieth to do. Respectfully submitted. I. Cauoiiman, G. H. Elliott. D. R. Barton. The committee to whom was referred the report and quarterly return of the Grand Scribe and Grand Treasurer submitted the following report: The committee to whom was referred the report and quarterly return of tho Grand Scribe and the report of the Grand Treasurer beg leave to report that they have examined tho hooks, and after comparing them with the re turns find nil correct, and lecommend that tho reports and returns he adopted. All of which is respectfully submitted. George Taylor McKenzie, John A. Walker, Tiios. J. LaMottk. Committee. Bro. Summer presented the following as the report of the committee on Tracts, which with the resolutions annexed was adopted as a whole: To the Grand Division of South Carolina. Under the resolutions adopted at the last meeting of this body in Greenville respecting a general Temperance Tract system for the State, the G. VV. P. with his usual promptness detailed a committee of five to pass all such tracts as might be submitted in review and re port the result or their examination. Up to this time only five original manuscript Tracts have been put into the hands of your committee, and these, after a earful ex amination by every member of the Central Committee, are deemed worthy of publication and extensive circulation throughout the State. In addition to the original mantiscriptTracls alluded to above, several printed sheets have been submitted, and since the present meeting of the Grand Division, a book-of manuscripts and printed slips presented by the Rev. [V|r. Martin, in behalf of his lady to Judge O'Neall, has also been referred to your committee. Anxious to examine all these contributions to the cause, and to afford time for others to contribute, the committee respectfully ask to be allowed at least another quarter to pursue the duties assigned them. T- ?wn.int!mn if J a nrnnAooi^ fKaf fiA H Jin IIJU iiiraiaiiuc i? u piv|iuovu vuwv %nv v. D. shall order the committee to proceed immediately to publish one thousand copies each of the approved Tracts, to have each one stereotyped for the reproduction of as many editions as the demand shall require. To do this will require some 850 advanced immediate! v. but when the system is once put ill operation, it is believed that liberal orders from subordinate Divisions and other orgatii zatior.s and individuals in tbo State, for the Tracts w lien published, will so operate as to* become a sort of selfperpctiiati^j institution, -fjik C *M The following resolutions are therefore rej Iff spectfully submitted :ig embodying the viewa >} ^ of yoor committee: r30 f Resolved, That- the- Central Committee on > Tracts I>c continued at least one ye);h,<imd that the friends of temperance tbrougiuVut the State be again earnestly requested to give the sub-'"*ject attention/ Resolved, That the Representatives here as sembled will now proceed immediately untaiily contribute, and pay into the hands^tf the Committee nt least 950, to lie cxpendeit/Kf\f stereotyping and printing^at lea-<t one tt&ii* yi sand copies each, of the five original nwmN script Tracts already approved by the Com- ;?V mittee, the number to be increaeed. at the discretion of the Committee. All'of whieb is respectful!v submitted. :y HENRY SUMMER, CbA pro tetn. gtjjfc On motion of the Grand Scribe the follow- ^ ing P. G. W. P's. James H. Taylor, James Tupper, Geo. W Garmany, John Beltbn O'Neall, A. M. Kennedy, J. B. McCully, awl " . M. Moses; P. G. W. A., S. S. M<jCrilly, G. ; W. ft, B. D. Townsend, and G. W. A.r Nv * Tylee, Sr., were elected delegates to the National Division. Bro. J. F. Marshall offeredi'ljiM the following resolution, which was adooted -i " Resolved, That a committee of ibree . appointed to report a< the nextquarterjy?me?^i^|feg ing of the G. D. on the eligibility or ineh'gK % 'bility of a W. P. or P. W. P. of aDivision ^ not in existence to u seat in the Grand^Bhfl^^J The G. W. P. appointed as the commithJj^J Bros, J. F. Marshall, James Topper, and T. Ca6ton. Bro. James Tapper offered the foilowfngj^^H preamble and resolutions as a "tribute, of respect to the memory of Bro. Thornton penter, P. W. P. of Wateree Division"Nq.-^ ' and member of this Grand Division,, which-.. > ,;1.. was unanimously adopted : The Grand Division has received, with up-, feigned sorrow, intelligence of the deathv>#f ?' Bro. Thornton Carpenter. Be it therefore Resolved, That by this afflicting. difpWM^B tion, the members of this Grand Division hoj^^H lost a beloved friend, the cause we cheriab'>djn ... able and devoted advocate, and our State <Hf?r-. tuous and valuable citizen. Resolved. That this tribute be vub}isheid,.:a?>d*l^^ a copy sent bv th^Gnyid:. Scribe, to the ; ' f: of our departed brother. The following resolutions, offered by Bro, ! Thayer were unanimously adopted: k . . j Resolved unanimously, That this Grand Di- V ,. ; j i vision highly approve of the very effidenLmo&r in which the S. C. Temperance Standard has been conducted by Bros. Caughman,-Bream Corley, of Lexington C. H., and they[-towgSjjfS, most cordially recommend the Standard to' liberal patronage of the Sons of Jjsoiperance, ^ ; and the friendsof temperance gene rally throug?-bResolved, That the thanks of this Grand-; Division be tendered to the officers and bcrs of Palmetto Lodge No. 5, f. for their kindness in allowing as the use their beautiful and commodious Hall in wMcKySH to hold the present session. Resolved, That the thanks of this .Grand Division be also tendered to the President Directors of the Greenville and Columbia andV the Charlotto and S. C. Rail Roads; for their-/^^ kindness in allowing delegates .to pass 6^**3^ their Roads and return-tor one fauk. Bro. J. B. O'Neall moved that the minutes\ of the present session be published in theSootftMta^:' Carolinian, S. C. Temperance Standard, Camden Journal. The G. W. P. appointed for their re^ectivQ j^:': Districts the following Deputy Grand Wof ^ Patriarchs':' ' ",z-VlSaS .Abbeville?John R. Tarrant. "V,fi?PfSI Anderson?A. B. Towers and John C.<3fi?5^'V. fin. ^ Beaufort?White VV. Hardee. Chester?J. B. MeCulIy aud D. din. < > Chesterfield?John A. Gale and Rev. Alex. Gregg. Charleston?W. Ivunhardt, N. Tylee, st?/ ' J no. L. Bell, and E. Thayer. Colleton?John Mav, M. D. - . s . Darlington?J. P. Zimmerman, M. D. Fairfield ? IIu^li Miller and II. B. McMas?~". ter. Greenville?W. L. M. Austin. Horry?John Readnion. Kershaw?A. M.' Kennedy. ; > "4 Lancaster?W. W. Mobley, M. D. Lexington?L Caughman. Marion?.E. D. Wheeler. Newberry?Henry Summer. Orangeburg?Thos. A. Elliott, M. D. . . Pickens?Robert Holland. Richland?John Cordero. Spartanburg?0. E. Edwards. Sumter?S. E. W. Clarkson. ' Union?Benjamin DeHav. Williamsburg?Edward J. Porter. ~ York--L. M. Grist. Tlie business of the Session being finished.v the Grand Division was closed in due fomjtdu3jP?| meet again at Camdon on the 25tb of Januttey^t 1855, at 10 o'clock A. M, r ' - ' B. D. Town so n (3, G. W. RT.vSfM Z. J. DKIJav. 0. S. SOJfS OF l&nPF.RAKCE GRAND DIVISION "OP SOUTH CAROIlNAi** NH0T1CE is hereby givon, Ui;it flie ufrx.t, gjgirtoiflyf I session of this body, will bo 'lipid at t3?ia/nlili Wateree Division No. 9, 3. of?, in this&mn on < Thursday, the 25th January, 1855. commencing Wljp-rvVi.-, o'olock A. M. L J. Dtlf AT, G-: &r . ; '*r; Camden, Dec. 12, 1854. 51-ntf. ^ Casualty.?as the Chnrtesfou train of.gar*j . were passing near the foot'of Richardson % yesterday afternoon, a man -rushed out -of n.- ... nine tHicket on the edge of the r<>ad and fhreifc**' himself across the track. He/ore the vhgftij* could, possilrtj be checked, he was caught;w i '3 the cow-catcher and dragged along the road f ?r about twenty-five yarn's and then' fell oiT.? * Whether the cars passed over him or, [ did not ascertain ; he was dread full)' mutilated T' : Since, wriling the above, we have ascertained- * ; that Conk was the name of the unfortunate individual, and that he has been in tiho cuipfo^ ; ment of a Tobacconist of this city. | : e v $R< \.? . . - i