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A Premium to the Temperance People. Onr wide-awake brother, J. G. Thrower, the Grand Worthy Chief Templar of the State, feel ing the great importance of securing a general . (jur glorious anniversary! circulation of The Sunny South—the organ of the Order—among the temperance people, directs | world that, for nobility of purpose and grandeur j of achievements, is enviable, and is attracting | the attention and commanding the approval of the Christian people of all the nations of the | earth. | Could the founders of this Order but rise up and see this reformatory wave, avalanche-like, I sweeping over the earth, they could but exclaim, In 1869, the Order reached this State, and in November of the same year, the Grand Lodge of _ . , . , . . j Georgia was organized. During the time of its us to offer, in his name, a beautiful fountain to existence, it has been gradually gaining strength, the person or lodge sending in the largest num- and now has nearly five hundred working lodges ber of subscribers to this office between the first and over twenty thousand members. The Grand, Lodge of Georgia is one of the sixty grand lodges that now exist, and the members of the Order in of May and the first day of September next. APPEALS AM) DECISIONS. All decisions under this head are made by the Grand Worthy Chief Templar, and are law in this State unless reversed by the Grand Lodge, or on appeal by the Bight Worthy Grand Lodge.; The following questions have been received at this office, to which answers and decisions are given: Question.—Does not the validity of evidence depend more upon the character of the witness than upon membership or no membership in the Order? Answer to a similar question is contained in No. 8 of The Sunny South. Question.—Is not the promiscuous sale of pat- We have seen a specimen of the fountain, and Georgia w jn cheerfully take part in the festivi- ent bitters a violation of article two of the con • ... ii. i • i: Ai.1. • a.1 t a ia •.. „ a* ii : • ctUnfinn ^ fr-rnor cVirvne a v a oKrova Vippti nrn, it is really a charming little invention. It stands upon a metal base, and from the silver tube a jet of water is thrown several feet in the air and falls like sparkling diamonds into a glass basin. It may be set in one's parlor, and its beautiful stream will cool the atmosphere of the room, while it refreshes the sight. ties of the coming anniversary. The Cider Question. Office Gband Worthy Chief Templar, Atlanta, Georgia, April 1, 1875. Bear Brother Seals, Having just received Every temperance j long letter from a brother on the cider question, organization should have one playing in the room during initiatory services. Any lodge, or any member, or any outsider, may enter the list of contestants. The value of the fountain is twenty dollars. relating the trouble this question had caused his __ lodge and the injury done the Order, by cider- brother writing from that town to this office says: stitution? Grog shops have always been pro hibited in our town, but drug stores have more than supplied their places. This, I am very sorry to say, is the case in many localities where the people have made an honest effort to stop the terrible traffic in alco holic poisons. We have a place in mind, not a hundred miles from Atlanta, where the people, by popular vote, decided to grant no more license for the sale of intoxicating liquors. A Palmetto, Georgia. We publish with great pleasure the following beautiful tribute to the memory of that grand old preacher of temperance, Uncle Dabney P. Jones, written by our worthy sister Camp, whose soul is deeply enlisted in the temperance cause: I had the pleasure of passing the thriving little town of Palmetto recently, and my heart was stirred when I looked out and could see no signs of the traffic that was once its curse. I thought of the grand old preacher of righteous ness who lived and labored among those people, and I thought how true that “Blessed are the dead that die in the Lord; for they rest from their labors, and their works do follow them.” And here was the result of that good man’s works; and if the “spirits of the just made per fect ” are allowed to visit the fields of their labor, no doubt his spirit, with a convoy of angels, hovered over that place with joy the day it was set free. I thanked God, and felt that there is a “better day coming.” At Fairborn I had a talk with some nice boys, who told me they were Cold Water Templars, and hoped soon to see that place freed from the liquor traffic. God speed the time when we shall hear the “battle-cry of freedom” ring out from every village, town and city. E. C. Twenty-Fourth Anniversary Good Teniplarisni. Since this great reformation is making such rapid strides, and has become such a household word in every town and hamlet on the American continent and even in the Old World, we think it might be of interest to our readers to refer to the history of the Order—its universality, its broad and comprehensive principles, and its progress. “The Order of Good Templars should be known to all. Its basis and principles incul cated, as well as the great amount of good it has accomplished, should commend it to all real friends of the great temperance reform. In its objects and operations it occupies a broad plat form, and no one need be shut out from the pale of its blessed influences. At its inception, and now, it opens wide its doors for the admission of the whole family, and grasps all who may be injured by the intoxicating bowl. Grand idea! What can be more noble than to gather the father and mother, brother and sister, all around our common altar, to consecrate a life to this great work of humanity ! “It had its origin in 1851, in Central New York, where it sprung up and rapidly spread, throwing out and planting its roots here and there, deep in the soil, and sending its life-blood from town to town, crossing over into the Key stone State on one side, and the Queen’s domin ions on the other, and thence across the wilds of the trackless West to the sands of the Golden State. “Nathaniel Curtis, Esq., one of the earliest trophies of Washingtonianism; Garey Chambers, Esq.; Rev. H. P. Barnes; Dr. C. S. Miles, and Rev. D. W. Bristol, were among the first active movers and officers during the first four years of its existence — the latter gentleman being the author of the ritual and ceremonies for the inia- tory and higher degrees.” In May, 1855, representatives from ten Grand Lodges, which had up to this time been organ ized, met at Cleveland, Ohio, and organized the Right Worthy Grand Lodge of North America, which was to be the supreme head of the Order, authority having been up to this time exercised by the Grand Lodge of New York, the parent one of the organization. “At this time were adopted a constitution and by-laws for its gov ernment, annual sessions appointed, and other business transacted necessary to set in motion a great and widespread body, which has already done a world of good, and is destined to achieve signal triumphs for truth and temperance. An nual sessions have been held each succeeding year, at such places as were selected, each Grand Lodge sending representatives in proportion to its membership. The first presiding officer of the Right Worthy Grand Lodge was Rev. James M. Moore, of Kentucky;” the last elected pre siding officer of that body being Colonel J. J. Hickman, formerly of the same State, but who is now a permanent resident of our State and city. “The experience of the world is, that men united from mere sordid and selfish motives can not be effective in great moral enterprises. The Good Templars, realizing this, place no motive before a person for joining them but to be re claimed if fallen, or to be saved, or to save oth ers from falling: and they try to get possession of the heart, and then through the heart, rather than the purse, carry on their operations for good. “This Order takes the broadest ground upon all questions connected with the temperance re form, and it seems to us the only consistent posi tion for any one who wishes to save or be saved, or to assist in the great work of pushing to the wall the most giant evil that ever cursed the earth: “Total abstinence from all intoxicating liquors as a beverage: the creation of a healthy public opinion upon the subject, by the active dissem ination of truth in all the modes known to an enlightened philanthropy; persistence in efforts to save individuals and communities from so direful a scourge, until success is complete and universal.” With this platform of principles, the Order was introduced in 1851. and having passed through all the attacks made upon it. as well as drinking brethren, I have been led to ask your permission to publish the following from a let ter of the G. W. C. T. of Pennsylvania, “as giv ing the best exposition of this cider question that has ever come under our notice:” “ I am sorry to learn that your lodge is dis turbed, and its peace and prosperity endangered, by the ‘ cider question,’ as it has been called—a question easily solved on principles well recog nized by all temperance men of the present day; but, nevertheless, one which has occasioned very great trouble in all temperance organizations, arising from the fact that the prejudice, early habits and want of philosophical thought are brought into play rather than calm inv estigation “I will give you a few facts to show the differ ence between bar-rooms and no bar-rooms. From May 17, 1873, to May 1, 1874, there were thirty-eight cases of drunkenness and disorderly conduct brought before the town council. From May 1, 1874, to March 24, 1875, there has been but four cases of the same kind. I do not be lieve there is one-tenth as much whisky used as a beverage in this town (Palmetto) that there was for the same length of time previous to the clos ing of the bar-rooms in May last, ” “But,’’says the same brother in a private con versation, “if you will go with me into our drug stores, I will show you hundreds of prescrip tions from physicians, written about in this man- [For The Sunny South.] THE SNOW-FLAKE'S ANSWER. (Written During a Snow-Storm.) BY LIGNUM VITA:. Snow, snow—bright, fleecy snow! Feathery messenger sent below— Falling so lightly, whither d'ye go, Spreading your mantle high and low? Whence came ye beautiful snow ? From the prism'd crown of Iris’ bow? Of did the breath of the Frost King blow Into feather} - life your flakes below ? Where dwelt ye. snow—fast-falling snow ? Was it on banks where crystals flow ? Where the evergreen trees in glory grow ? In castles light by the sapphire’s glow? Is not this so ? Tell me, snow—fast-falling snow! I want to know,— Tell me quickly, before you go. A snow-flake then was seen to pass, And hang her crown on a blade of grass; It poised itself on her six-rayed wheel, And answered forth with a ringing peel— Like the piping note of a bob-o'-link, Or the crackling sound of a skater's clink: “I left to-day the skyey vaults On a three-hours’ dance in reel and waltz; And feel quite dry and want a drink. Were you in my place. What would }’ou do ? Now answer true, And tell me first.” Then she hid her face, And quench'd her thirst In a drop of dew.” anil reflection. Among the objects of tlie Order ner: ‘ You will let the bearer have a quart (or of Good Templars is the combating of ignorance pint, as the case may be) of whisk}' for medicinal by the instruction and example of its members purposes.’ ” and the antagonizing of custom by combined and \ This is what we call Evading the law with a pledged action against the use of intoxicating lignors vim. So it is in the promiscuous sale of patent as a beverage. The only intoxicating ingredient bitters, in many cases put up without any regard in liquors, or that which makes liquors, isatcohol. to their medicinal properties, butsimply to evade Without alcohol they cannot be intoxicating, the law. In view of our obligation and laws and Now, alcohol is*tlie product of vinous fermenta- the necessity of an imperative decision upon the tion, which fermentation is caused by tiie bring- i question asked, I have rendered the following ing together of the sugar and the gluten or decision: That the sale of patent bitters, other starch in the grains and fruits and the action of than that prescribed by a reliable practicing phy- air upon them. This sugar and starch exists in ; sician for sickness alone, is a violation of a Good fruits and grains naturally, but alcohol does not. ! Templar’s obligation. There is no alcohol in anything which God has ,,, made. The most skillful chemists have been unable to extract it from the grape or the apple as they hang upon the tree or vine; but by crushing them and expressing their juice, and thus uniting the components before spoken of, and exposing to air, fermentation or the produ- tion of alcohol commences. “‘Nature,’says Count Cliapfal, ‘never forms spirituous liquors; she rots the grape upon the branch, but it is art which converts the juice into (alcoholic) wine.’ “ ‘Alcohol,' says Dr. E. Turner, ‘is the intoxi cating ingredient of all spirituous and vinous liquors. It does not exist ready formed in plants, but is a product of vinous fermentation.’ “Now, the point is, at what moment of time does fermentation commence? If you can determine that, then I will be able to tell you when it will be lawful or unlawful to use as a beverage the ex pressed juice of the apple called cider. Alcohol has been extracted from grape juice within three hours from the mashing of the grapes. Many good men, scholars and men of scientific ments, say that fermentation commences as the components are brought together, pretend to know; but I can see they acknowledge the prudeidial reasons for the law as it stands upon our digest, and has been decided by almost all of our Grand Lodges, by the R. W. G. L., by the Sons of Temperance, and by all temperance organizations that have had an existence since 1836. I say, and so decide, that if there is no alcohol in the article you call cider, then the A Standard Temperance Prize Essay. To the Friends of Temperance : The committe appointed by the National Tem perance Convention, held in Saratoga, in 1873, on the subject of a standard temperance work, decided to divide the work into three parts, and to offer two prizes for each of three essays, to be open to all writers who choose to compete there for in this and other countries: 1. The scientific; embracing the chemical, physiological and medical aspects. 2. The historical, statistical, economical and political. 3. The social, educational and religious. The fund at command through the efforts of Job H. Jackson, of West Grove, Chester county, Pennsylvania, enabled the committee to offer one year ago prizes of $500 and 8300 for accepted [For The Sunny South.] THE ORIGIN AND DEVELOP.1IEVT —OF— ENGLISH LITERATURE. BY HENRY ETHEL WHITFIELD. CHAPTER HI. —Continued. Sir Thomas was then returned to close confine ment; but, however, it must be related that as he passed from the court, through a great gath ering of people, a very touching incident oc curred. Upon reachii g the wharf, “ his favorite daughter, Mrs. Roper, thinking this would be the last opportunity she would ever have, was waiting there to see him. As soon as he appeared j in sight, she burst through the throng which surrounded him; and having received his bless ing upon her knees, she embraced him eagerly before them all; and amidst a flood of tears and a thousand kisses of tenderness and affection, her heart being ready to break with grief, the only words she could utter were, ‘ My father, ; Oh ! my father !’ * * * * Upon this she parted from him; but scarce was she turned aside be fore her passion of grief and love became irre- j sistible, and she again suddenly burst through the crowd, ran eagerly upon him a second time, took him round the neck and hung upon him with her embraces, ready to die with sorrow. This was rather too much for man to bear; and though he did not speak a word, yet the tears flowed down his cheeks in great abund- [ ance till she took her last kiss and left him.” Sir Thomas held out resolutely to the bitter end, and prepared to face the grim monster, manuscripts tor Part I, and the responses of | with perfect equanimity of mind. In- writers now under examination lead the commit- deed) ]( really seems that he gloried in a knowl- from which much of the information embodied mark of childishness for a grown person to dee- ; orate himself or herself with jewelry. As for hoarding it up, no man ever dreams’of such a thing; and, indeed, there is but little or no ne- i cessity for doing so, as nc value is placed upon it among themselves, and their commerce is very much a one-sided thing. “Both dinner and supper are begun with some lecture of morality that is read to them; but it is so short that it is not tedious nor weary to hear it; from hence the old men take occasion to entertain those about them witn some useful and pleasant enlargements; but they do not en- , gross the whole discourse so to themselves dur ing their meals that the younger may not put in for a share. On the contrary, they engage them to talk, so that they may, in that free way of con versation, find out the force of every one’s spirit and observe his temper. They dispatch their dinners quickly, but sit long at supper; because they go to work after the one and are to sleep after the other, during which they think their stomach acts more vigorously. They never sup without music, and there is always fruit served up after meat. While they are at table, they burn perfumes and sprinkle about fragrant oint ments and sweet waters. In short, they want nothing- that may cheer up their spirits; they give themselves a large allowance that way and indulge themselves in all such pleasures as are attended with no inconvenience.” Their religion is rather curious in some re spects. They believe in the existence of a God whom they regard with true veneration. Virtue is strictly enjoined, and a violation of the rules of decorum by the young men and women in their intercourse with each other is punished. Their priests are allowed to marry. It is amus ing, however, to think of the very unique way in which a person selects his or her companion for life; for, “in choosing their wives, they use a method that would appear to us very absurd and ridiculous; but it is constantly observed among them, and is accounted perfectly consist ent with wisdom. Before marriage, some grave matron presents the bride naked, whether she is a virgin or widow, to the bridegroom: and after that, some grave man presents the bridegroom naked to the bride.” The author goes on to say that “we indeed both laughed at this and con demned it as very indecent. But they, on the other hand, wondered at the folly of the men of otlier nations, who, if they were to buy a horse of small value, are so curious that they will see every part of him, and take oft' his saddle and all his other covering that there may be no secret ulcer hid under any of them; and that yet in the choice of a wife, on which depends the happi ness or unhappiness of the rest of his life, a man should venture upon trust and only see about an hand’s breadth of the face, all the rest of the body being covered, under which there may lie hid what may be contagious and loathsome. All men are not so wise as to choose only for her good qualities; and even wise men consider the body as that which adds not a little to the mind, and it is certain there may be some such de formity covered with the ciothes as may totally alienate a man from his wife when it is too late to part with her. If such a thing is discovered after marriage, a man has no remedy but pa tience; and therefore they think it reasonable that there should be good provision made against such mischievous frauds.” I have given a short time to the notice of a few of the leading features in this marvelous work, and, for further information respecting it, can refer the reader to the volume containing the “ Life of Sir Thomas More,” by Mr. Warner, and personal guarantee of Mr. Jackson now fur- certainly be meted out to him, in reward for his did not advocate all the principles inculcated in ther enables the committee to announce two prizes for Part'll, — the historical, statistical, eco nomical and political; and two prizes for Paft III., embracing “the social, educational and re ligious relations of Temperance;” viz: For the best essay for each of these parts, adjudged sat isfactory, the sum of S500 will be paid; for the faithful stewardship here on- earth. his celebrated fiction. He was, however, far in When he was about to mount the scaffold, he advance of most men of his time, in regard to turned to the officer who had him in charge, and ! the purposes and ends of government, said to him: “I pray you, Mr. Lieutenant, see ! As a writer, he occupies a lofty position. It me safe up, and as for my coming down, let me must be remembered that he lived several cen- shift for myself.” A certain author has admired the fortitude of Pet. Arbiter “during his last moments;” but .... , ., , , , , second best essav, the sum of $300 will be paid; violation of fteSS consldered ’ cannot be a accepted manuscripts to become the property of M ~. Addison thinks a'finer example of this kind violation oi me pledge. the National Temperance Society. 1 - - - - - - - “But my brother, there is another view to be The offers for Part p L and Part j IL will re _ taken, ahil one recognized and acted upon by all ma j n open to all competitors till July 1, 1876. temperance societies—and that is the 1 auline , jjanuscripts (with the names and addresses of doctrine. In Romans xiv. 21, St. Paul says. It ^jie writers by whom they are forwarded for is good neither to eat flesh, nor to drink wine competition, enclosed in separate sealed envel- nor anything whereby thy brother stumbleth, or opeSj not to be opened until the award has been of moral courage might be found in our martyr, and expresses himself as follows: “If he was so much pleased with gayety of humor in a dying man, he might have found a much nobler instance of it in Sir Thomas More. This great and learned man was famous for en livening his ordinary Discourses with Wit and is offended, or is made weak/ Because of this made) should be‘forwarded to A. M. Powell, 58 pieaTanta^;" an^ a7 Erasmus "tells‘him’Tn“an -i f- i„ —l— Reade street, New lork. Epistle Dedicatory, acted in all parts of Life like teaching, we urge men join temperance societies who are entirely sober men, strictly abstinent in sentiment and prac tice. And why? Because their influence will be efficient in saving others who are not sober nor abstinent. So, experience having shown that cider will intoxicate, and has been the means of prostrating many reformed men. both by the law of association as well as from the al- The essays should be of such character that, while adapted in style to interest the general reader, they will also meet the demands of schol arly criticism. Those who intend to compete for the prizes offered for these essays, and who may desire more information as to the scope of the work and suggested subdivisions, will be furnished with turies ago, when literature wa» in its infancy, and before books had become plentiful. The printing press bad not had time to produce its mighty revolution; and the obstacles by which an author was continually surrounded iu those days were numberless. People are too apt to judge of the works of the early writers by that standard which can be applied with justice only to those of modern times. Nearly all critics, perhaps all, term Sir Thom as More & philosopher ; but I must beg the privi lege of demurring from the general opinion. What is true philosphy ?— that is the question. a second Democritus. He died upon a point of Does it consist in being careless and indifferent Religion, and is respected as a Martyr by that as to what is to be our station in life, and an in side for which he suffered. That innocent Mirth difference as to what is to be the lot of those, which had been so conspicuous in his life did through this life, who are, or ought to. be, the not forsake him to the last. He maintained the dearest earthly objects to a man? If so, then same cheerfulness of Heart upon the scaffold Sir Thomas More was a philosopher. It is true which he used to show at his table; and upon he was a kind father and friend; but he gave coholic principle and as neither vou nor I nor ? u S? ested s. , lsions, , . be ,, laying his Head on the block, gave instances of himself but little concern about the prosperity nnv fin tali’ wlifn ‘llr-nliol not ^ ur ^ ei particulars by applying to Mr. 1 owell, that good Humor with which he had always en- of his family. He seemed to consider it a matter ent—Por^the^alre of our brothel who ^s^n ^lan- as abov ®' , , , tertained his friends in the most ordinary occur- hardly worth consideration. I do not mean to ger, we say the drinking of cider is a violation be ^l^ r i^M^e^) P p£lLt^S2liS k p™ y ST* 8 ' ^ ^ — *° f a ^ , ? th ^ I'*’?' ^ “"g® patno ‘- renowned statesman, of tlie nleilrre Tlmf ia all e-ivne«i temnernnee . piacea Deiore tiie people at tlie earnest piac- [here was nothing m it new, forced or affected, and famous author harshly; but, at the same I’ k, , caioest ucuipciiiuuc ti C fi.l>le day, the committee urgently appeal to He did not look nnon the severingbis lipad from i time I cannot auree with those althom/h their men, who, by precept and example, desire to tViemls of tennieomce to nromotlv snnnlv there , iini noi look upon me severing ms neau nom t me, i cannot agree unn tliose altnougn ttieir tench the world to nlistnin from drint nhmild . e , n< ; S °i temperance to promptl) suppl} them ] lls body as a circumstance that ought to produce name is legion, who contend that it was the very teacn tne -noriii to abstain trom itnnk, should with funds to meet the prizes announced and to - J ■ - - - • ■ - - -- J abstain from drink themselves. My brother, if publish the work. The sum of $500, at least, you cannot give up your cider, how can vou ex- addition al to that on hand, will be required, pect another to give up his trine, and another his contributions may be sent to Job H. Jackson, whisky. It you can be permitted to take cider Treasurer, West Grove, Chester county, Penn- as offered on draught, so may another who, as a sy i va ni a ; to J. N. Stearns, publishing agent of the National Temperance Society, 58 Reade brand, has been recently ‘ plucked from the burning,’ and whom the law of association may irresistibly carry back to his cups again. “I think, therefore, when you come to reflect on considerations such as these, you will agree with me, however reluctantly, that it is better for temperance societies to err in severity, rather than by laxity to lay a stone of stumbling in the way of a weak brother. Scientifically, I cannot say there is alcohol in the juice of an apple as it runs from the press (if no time has been lost any change in the disposition of his mind; and as he died under a fixed and settled hope of im mortality, he thought any unusual degree of sor row or concern improper on an occasion as had nothing in it which could deject or terrify him. There is no great danger of imitation from this example; men’s natural fears will be a sufficient street, New York; or to any member of the com- Guard against it. I shall only observe that what mittee. — — A. M. Powell, ] James Black, j R. C. Pitman, j A. A. Miner, | Neal Dow, J Committee. Meeting of the Executive Committee, I.O.G.T. quintessence, so to speak, of what a philosopher ought to be. It can scarcely be that the Great Jehovah would have troubled himself to have constructed this beautiful world, and to have filled it with count less beauties, both animate and inanimate, unless he hail intended that man should enjoy and ap preciate them. It certainly is a sacred duty l was Philosophy in this Extraordinary man that rests upon man to be grateful for all the would be Frenzy in one who does not resemble blessings that have been strewn around him in ; him, as well in the cheerfulness of his temperas i such wondrous profusion. How, then, can he be ! in the sanctity of his life and manners.” a real philosopher who almost regards with con- Sir Thomas More’s fame as a literary character temptuous scorn many of the choicest sources rests chiefly upon his having been the author of of happiness which the universe affords ? A the celebrated “Utopia.” This is indeed one of man need not be a voluptuary, nor anything of the most wonderful productions on record, con- the kind; but he should learn to see the wisdom sidering the time when it was written. It gives and goodness of God in everything that nature this sense no violation of the nurnose of the S a ve 5, tb tbe Executive Com- I a description of an island which “is in the mid- innocently presents to him, that can dazzle the ------- - - - - ^ b - - mittee ot the Grand Lodge met in this city and die two hundred miles broad and holds almost vision, please the eye, or gladden the heart. was called to order by the Grand W orthy Chief the same breadth over a great part of it; but it In my humble judgment, true philosophy Templar, James G. Thrower. All were present grows narrower towards both ends. Its figure consists in two things. The first is, of course, except Colonel E. F. Lawson,^ Grand Worthy is not unlike a crescent. Between its horns the the preparation, by a virtuous life, for the eter- pledge in drinking it, but for the moral consid erations as above stated, I submit with pleasure for the sake of mv brother. In other words, ‘ It is good neither to eat flesh, nor to drink wine- Counse i] or , who was nnavoida bly detained by nor anything whereby thy brother stumbleth, or is offended, or is made weak.’” United Friends of Temperance Growing. professsional engagements. From the reports of grand officers and the pa pers submitted, it is evidently a source of con gratulation to the many active workers in this Order and its Grand Lodge officers to see what rapid strides this great reformation is making nal happiness of heaven; the second consists in taking advantage of every proper means that can be attained, for the purpose of enabling human beings to enjoy and appreciate, to the fullest capacity, all the blessings of life. This world is not a “fleeting show.” It is a grand, fixed theatre, upon the stage of which it is the duty of man to act as good, heroic and noble a part as he possibly can. He’ has no right to scorn the sublime creation of Divinity; nor has sea comes in eleven miles broad and spreads itself into a great bay, which is environed with land, to the compass of about five hundred miles, and is well secured from winds. In this bay there is-no great current; the whole coast is, as ...... ~ it were, one continued harbor, which gives all A lat<? trip m the interest of the temperance rapid strides this great reformation is making, that live in the island great convenience for mu- cause demonstrates an increasing interest in be- There is not a county, town or hamlet in the tual commerce; but the entrv into the bav, occa- half of peace and good order. State which is not niore or less exercised on sioned bv rocks on the one hand and shallows i. r,n. ' alk Y the coune 11 1S doing a great the temperance question, and so many calls on the otlier, is very dangerous. In the middle me suoiime oreauou oi uivinny, nor nas work. I he usual attendance upon the weekly for officers to lecture and establish lodges was of it there is one single rock which appears above he a right to hate his own species, for thev are meetings is from sixty to a hundred members. the reason for this call of the committee. water, and may therefore easily be avoided, and made in the image of Jehovah ! In a word, I do Marsnallville Council enters the spring cam- Over thirty new lodgss have been put to work on the top of it there is a tower in which a gar- not believe that those fanatics who were called 11 n pn er “ ie leadership ot >' alter Frederick in the last hve months, with an unprecedented rison is kept; and other rocks lie under water sage philosophers, in ancient times, really de- with n} mg colors. ^ addition to the membership in all parts of the and are very dangerous. The channel is known served the honorable title; for thev were, in 1 delivered an address at Reynolds, March 30, State. only to the natives, so that if any stranger should fact, most of them, fanatical fools, and deserved and organized with twenty-tour charter mem- The session of the committee was harmonious, enter into the bay without one of their pilots, the contempt of their fellow-men,—because it and the actions of the Grand M orthy Chiet Tern- he would run great danger of shipwreck.” was their darling scheme to engender, in the pod | plar for the last six months were fully endorsed On this island is established that wonderful breasts of those whom they taught, a dislike, in every particular, and the most perfect under- republic,—the supposed efficacious government anil sometimes even a bitter hatred, for all that standing and good feeling now prevails. ~ " barter mem bers. At Butler, where The Sunny South has a w list of subscribers, another address was made, which resulted in a council of thirty members. tncu resulted in a council oi tnirty members. standing and good feeling now prevails. of which is so highly eulogized in “ More’s His- was touched -with any degree of skill by the Ihe council recently organized at Eatonton The permanent establishment of the Grand tory of Utopia. ” It is more of a democracy than sublime artist, Nature. T - ld f. r th f lead 01 Rev. Mr. Oliver, pastor of the Lodge office in this city and arrangements for a republic, perhaps, as there is perfect equality But enough. I will call Sir Thomas More I Baptist church, is growing at every meeting. lecturing, visiting and organizing lodges through- among the citizens and as there is no such thin» good, learned, talented, patriotic—all, indeed, t urnilla C ouneil has come out ot winter quar- out the State, were the matters ot most import- as individual wealth. In fact, no man owns but philosophic, for, as regards this last attri- ! S?Ee to -work with great zeal. ance for discussion, and such measures were j property at all. Everything is owned in common: bute, he was much of a fanatic. lhere Bill be quite a number of count} anil taken as Bill, during the next feB- months, give and this is the leading idea in the entire theory In conclusion, it need onlv be added that this district conventions during April. Bhich Bill Good Templarism in Georgia an impetus that of politics. " gifted genius B-as author of the “Life and Reign tend to strengthen the Order anil to extend it will make it a power for good. The people are said to be universally indus- of Edward the Fifth,” and other B-orks besides, into neB territories. The claims ot The Sinny The proceedings of the committee B ill be pub- trious, and are compelled to labor a certain por- chiefly theological. He was also a great orator. South bi_1 be presented at these conventions, lished in circular and sent to the lodges, and we tion of each day. The sick and aged are affec- However, most of his speeches have been lost; and you may expect many neu- subscribers, hope will be duly considered by the membership tionately cared for and never feel the want of and unfortunately “an orator's fame is perish- There are a number of places ready to organ- throughout the State and all the assistance given assistance. Gold is more than abundant on the ishable, too often fading into oblivion almost as ize neB- councils so soon as some one can attend to the grand officers that their cause and zeal island, and it is used for constructing the com- soon as death has quenched his eye of flame and to give the neeessrry instructions. M. J. C. merit. monest articles of use. It is deemed a great i stilled the magical music of his voice.”