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mu ir in inn iiimiin, mi n niruiKE in {iiiijiii or uiun or jiikio. • JOHN H. SEALS, j EDITOE & PROPRIETOR. \ NEW SERIES, VOL. 11. TEMPERANCE CRI'SHII. PITBIiISIIED EVERY THURSDAY, EXCEPT TWO, IN THE YEAR, BY JOHN H. S_EALS. TERMS : SI,OO, in advance; or $2,00 at the end of the year. RATES OF ADVERTISING, square (twelve lines or less) first insertion,. .$1 00 Each continuance, - - - - Professional or Business Canfe, not exceeding six lines, per year, ® JJJJ Announcing Candidates lor Office,—.... — o uu STANDING ADVERTISEMENTS. 1 square, three months, J .1 square, six months, ‘ 1 square, twelve months, ** w 2 squares, “ “ J? 00 3 squares, “ “ j 4 squares, “ “ ® Advertisements not marked with the number of insertions, will be continued until forbid, and charged accordingly. Druggists, and others, may con tract for advertising by the year, on reasonable terms. LEG AT. ADVERTISEMENTS. Sale of Land or Negroes, by Administrators, Executors, and Guardians, per square,... 5 00 Sale of Personal Property, by Administrators, Executors, and Guardians, per square,... 3 25 Notice to Debtors and Creditors, 8 25 Notice for Leave to Sell, - 4 00 Imitation for Letters of Administration, 2 75 Citation for Letters of Dismission from Adm’n. 5 00 Citation for Letters of Dismission from Guardi anship, - 8 25 LEGAL REQUIREMENTS. Sales of Land and Negroes, by Administrators, Executors, or Guardians, are required by law to be held on the first Tuesday in the month, between the hours of ten in the forenoon and three in the after noon, at the Court House in the County in which the property is situate. Notices of these sales must be given. n a public gazette forty days previous to the day of sale. Notices for the sale of Personal Property must be given at least ten, days previous to the day of sale. Notice to Debtors and Creditors of an Estate must be published forty days. Notice that application will be made to the Court of Ordinary for leave to sell Land or Negroes, must be published weekly for two months. Citations for Letters of Administration must be thirty days— for Dismission from Admin istration, monthly , six months — for Dismission from Guardianship, forty days. Rules for Foreclosure of Mortgage must be pub lished monthly for four months —for compelling titles from Executors or Administrators, where a bond has been given by the deceased, the full space of three months. will always be continued accord ing to these, the legal requirements, unless otherwise ordered. DIRECTORY. Drs. Massey & Harris, thankful for the patronage enjoyed by them the past year, respect fully announce that they continue to their un divided attention to the practice of Medicine in its various branches. Office—Main-street, Penfield, Ga. Jan. 12 ly 1 Never Failing; Ambrotypes.—The sub scriber is prepared to take Ambrotypes which will compare with any in the country. He is now in Penfield, and will remain until the 15th of February. Notice will be given whenever a change, of place is made. R. M. FOSTER. Jan. 15 46 W. KINO A SONS, Factor** Sc Commission Merchants, and For warding Agents. 8A VANN Alf GEORGIA. W. KING, SR. j MCI., KING. | W. KING, JR. Nov. 22, 1856. 46 WM. SEABROOK LAWTON, ($200,000 Cash Advances on Produce.) UPLAND AND SEA ISLAND COTTON, FLOUR AND GRAIN FACTOR, FORWARDING J* COMMISSION MERCHANT, No. 36, Fast Bay, Charleston, S. C. Feb. 19 8 D. 11. SANDERS, attorney at law , ALBANY, GEORGIA, Will practice in the counties of Dougherty, Sumter, Lee, Randolph, Calhoun, Early, Baker, Decatur and Worth. Jan. 1 ‘7 ly 1 WHIT O. JOHNSON, ATTORNEY AT LAW, Augusta, Ga. WILJj promptly attend to all business entrusted to his professional management in Richmond and the adjoining counties. “Office on Mclntosh Street, three doors below Constitutionalist office. Reference —Thos. R. R. Cobb, Athens, Ga. June 14-ly JAMES BROWN. A TT O RJTJE IT A T LA W. FANCY HILL, MURRY CO., GA. April 80th, 1857. ROGER L. WHIGHAM, attorney at law , Louisville, Jefferson 00., Ga. KILL give prompt attention to any business en trusted to his care, in the following counties: . Jefferson, Burke, Richmond, Columbia, Warren, Washington, Emanuel, Montgomery, Tatnall and Scriven. April 26, 1856.~tl LEONARD T. DOTAL, ATTORNEY AT LAW, McDonough, henry go., ga. • Will practice Law in the following counties, to-wit: Henry, Spaulding, Butts, Newton, Fayette, Fulton, DeKalb, Pike and Monroe. Feb 2—4 H. T. PERKINS, A TTORNEY AT LAW, ORKENE3BORO\ GEORGIA, Will practice in the counties of Greene,, Morgan, Putnam, Oglethorpe, Taliaferro, Hancock, Wilkes and Warren. ly 7 Annual Session Grand Division S. of T. of the State of Georgia. Jefferson County? Bethany Camp-Ground. \ October 28th, 1857- f Grand Division met in Baldwin Raiford Di vision Hall. Roll of Officers called. Absent: —E. M. Galt, G. Chap, R. J. Gardner, G. Cond, J. G. Gibson and G. Sent The Grand Division was opened by G. W. A. Thomas Maguire, acting G. W. P. assisted by D. P, Jone3, G. W. A., Pro. Tern ; J. O. C. Bur nett, G. Scribe ; G. J. Lloyd, G. Treas ; M. Mur phy, G. Cond Pro. Tem ; J. H. Bostick, G. Sent, Pro. Tem. Minutes of last annual meeting read and con firmed. Committee on credentials made the following report. The committee on Credentials have examined the same, and report as follows. Tomichichi Division, No. 1 : Augusta Division, No. 7 : Yemmassee Division, No. 15 : Chatta hoochee Division, No. 17 : Baldwin Raiford Di vision, 171 : and Mount Moriah Division No. 240: all correct and in due form except that Tomichi chi Division, No. 1 : Mt. Moriah Division N. 240 have no seal. The committee report further, that the creden tials from Flewellen Division, No. 45, a-re incor rect as to form, but are satisfied the Delegate re turned, is eligible aud entitled to a seat in the Grand Division, and therefore recommend that he be permitted to his seat. G. J. LLOYD, ) M. MURPHY, > Com. J.H. BOSTIC, ) The report was recieved and adopted. The following Bros, were announced in waiting —to-wit. N. L. Bostick, A. R. Cheatham, N. W. Murphy, H. G. Garritt, J. R. Cook, Fredrick McDaniel, C. Torrance. J.W. Rogers, William Hauser, I. T. Parker and F. A. Poihill, they were introduced and regu largy initiated and assigned their seats, Bro. Lloyd offered the following. Resolved. —That the election of officers take place at 3 o’clock P. M.—adopted. Acting G. W. P. Thos. Maguire made the fol lowing report Brethren : —We have been spared thrdugh the mercies of a kind Providence to meet again in council, constitutionally to discharge the high du ties required of us as sors of Temperance. Let us place a firm reliance on the God of the universe, and implore his aid and direction in all our deliberations ; may they be conducted in love, purity, and Fidelity, and result to the good of our fellow men and our noble order. Since our last session, ihe Grand Worthy Patri arch of Heaven, has seen proper to remove from earth aud usefulness here below, our much esteem ed Brother, Joseph Gresham, your Grand Worthy Patriarch. Our loss is irreparable —but let us bow in humble submission to the decree of Heaven, and strive to imitate the many virtues of our de ceased Brother and Friend. In consequence of the removal of our worthy Brother from time to eternity, the duties of his office devolved upon your humble servant, and being unacquainted with the duties of this rseponsible office, I re gretted that the performance of them had not fal len on some Brother more acquainted with, and better able to perform them. But having enlist ed in the Temperance cause during the war, l then fell, and do now feel unwilling to shrink from any responsibility, or, from the performance of any constitutionally required of me. And with the kind assistance of the Brothel's, I will to the best of my aliiity, discharge the duties* of my office until you shall have elected and installed my successor. My thanks are due to, and I take this method of tendering them to our Grand Scribe, for his friendly and zealous co-operation, iu the perform ance pf the several duties incident to the office of the Grand Worthy Patriarch. In May last, by my consent and approval the Grand Scribe forwarded a commission to Bro. R. F. Urguhart of August * Division, as deputy G, W. P. for the county of Richmond. In June a dispensation was granted, for anew Division in Newnan, Coweta County. Styled Uncle Dabney Division No. 143. In September two others were granted, one for Mary Ann Division No. 144, in Carrakon, Carrol County, and one for Mary Jones Division 147 in Bowden Carrol Oounty. Our Grand Scribe informs me, tbat Bro. Dabney P. Jones, was the getter up of both these divisions, aod also, the one at Newnan. A dispensation was also granted for a division in Calhoun, Gor don County. In conclusion, let me crave the in dulgence of the Brethren, for any omission, in the awkward performance of any of the duties, I have been so unexpectedly called upon to perform Respectfully, in Love, Purity, and Fidelity, T. Maguire acting G. W. P. THE GRAND SCRIBE MADE HIS REPORT. Office Grand Divison Oct. 28th 1857. Officers and Brothers: —Another year has passed; away and again are we met together, to consult with each other, for the good of our or der. Since we last met many, very many, of our fellow creatures have been called from this scene of Probation, to answer at the bar of God,’ for the way in which they have passed their lives, wheth er for good or evil, among that number, our Heavenly Father has been pleased to call one who assembled with us"dhe year ago, from his field of labor and toil here, to a home of happiness and rest in Heaven. One year ago, Brother Gresham was in our midst, and by unanimous consent was elated to fill the highest office in our body, Grand Worthy Patriarch’ ,<Now, no doubt, he is among the blessed and happy around his Fa thers throne above, well done, good and faithful servant tnethinks has the Lord of Hosts said unto him and has been admitted tan seat in the Grand Division above. May we, Brothers, who are still spared the monuments of Gods mercy, en deavor as Brother Gresham did, to improve our time, and labor diligently and constantly for the good of our fellow man, and the’ glory of our Father above. PENFIELD, GA., THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 1857. Several communications were received at this office, from different subordinate Divisions in the State, and one from the Grand Division of the state of South Carolina, containing appropriate passed by these divisions relative to the death of our deceased Brother. The transactions of this office for the year are as follows. Under the direction of Grand Worthy Patri . arch, and after his death, of the G. W. A. acting as G. W. P. dispensations have been granted to. five new divisions, to wit. Decatur Division 103 located in Bainbridge Decatur Cos. Unc e Dab ney Division, No. 143, in Newnan, Coweta co.-*- Mary Ann Divisian 146 in Carrolton Carrol Co — Mary Jones Divisibn 147 in Bowden, Carrol Cos. and Calhoun Division 148 in Calhoun, Gordon Co.—all of which have been regularly organized and are at work doing well. The action of the Grand Division's necessary for their confirmation. For the quarter ending 31st December, last.— Returns were received from eleven subordinate Di visions numbering in all 351 contributing mem bers. For the quarter ending 31st March seventeen Divisions made returns, numbering 557 contrib uting members. For the quarter ending June 30th twenty Di visions made returns numbering 744 contributing members. For the quarter ending 30th September, seven teen Divisions made returns numbering 550 con tributing members. Two or three Divisions which bad almost ceas ed to work at all, have been revived and are now doing well. In several parts of the State —from which I have heard, the people are beginning to manifest a more earnest desire for the cause of Temper ance its success &. And Brothers, if temperance men, Sons of Tem perance, will but do their duty, it will not be long before the banner of our order will again be seen floating in the breeze all over our land as in by-gone days. New Divisions will rise in rapid succession and the old will again be renewed. — Let us hope that the time is near at band. The financial transactions of this office for the year have been as follows: — Cash on hand Oct. 22d. 1857 $1 87 “ Received for Charter fees 25 00 “ “ u Percentage 158,65 “ “ “ Dispensation fess, 4,50 “ “ “ Books and Cards 13,00 “ “ “ Sundries, 41,98 Total 245,80 Cash paid, restorage in Atlanta 95 cts. “ “ I. Rose & co., Printing 1856, 8,00 “ “ Box rent at Post Office 4,00 “ “ Percentage to Nat, Div. 6,39 “ “ Books, cards <fcc. 28,00 “ “ Postage to date, 9,00 “ “ Stationary, 1,00 “ “ Grand Treasurer, 171,60 “ on hand, 16,63 T0ta1.... $245,80 The indebtedness of the Grand Division is now about sixty-five dollars, which amount can soon be paid if subordinate Divisions, are punctual in send ing up their returns and percentage. This office has been at no expense this year for printing as Pass-words and communications going from the office have been written out by the Grand Scribe, thereby saving an expense of about thirty-five dol lars. At the last meeting of the Nationall Division anew ritual Tor subordinate Divisions was adopted a copy of which I received from the M. W.L. a short time since and have it here for ye ur inspec tion. And now Brothers —my duty, for the year is finished —whether satisfactorily done or otherwise. I leave for you to dertermine. With my best wishes for the prosperity and happiness of each of you, and for the success of our glorious cause. I close, J.C.CypRNETT. P Grand Scribe. The Grand Treasurer made the following re port. Officers and Brothers. —I herewith submit to you the transactions of my office during the past year. Cash received from Grand Scribe $171,60. Paid cheek No. 200 $50,00 “ “ 202 21,60 u “ 203 100,00 $171,60 Respectfully submitted in Lave, Purity, an# Fi delity G.J. LLOYD, Grand Treasurer. The foregoing reports received and referred to the several committees. * On motion the Grand Division adjourned till 2 o’clock P. M. - - ■ • • ’- 1 Evening Session, 2 o’clock. Division met. Present same as in the morti ing. The committe to whom was refered the Re port of the G. W. P. offer the following. Resolved— that we return to Brother Maguire, the acting G. W. P. our most sincere thanks for the very able manner in which he has filled the office. In Brother Maguire we believe we have a brother in whom all the requisites are cen tred, of a truedson of Temperance -an officer whom the Grand Division may be proud to claim. —and though his annual address was short, yet it*was pointed and clear, showing a x deVotion to our great cause and our order, which needs only to be read to be seen. Relative to the state of the order, we are sorry that it iji no better, we-believe however, that with a little exertion on the part of men it wiliagain be revived, and at the next annual Session .of the Grand Division, reports may be made that will as tonish the foes of the Temperance Reforms We cannot close our report without giving some expression with regard to thedemiM of our Lamented G. W. P. Rev- Joseph Gresham.— Twelve months ago —and Brother Gresham was in our midst—to-day he is not—but we trust he has entered a division from which there will be no withdrawal. There is a void in gw Grand Division caused by his absence, which cannot be filled :—but we are sure, our loss has been his eternal gaiu—and, if the good works of a man while living, form character of $ philanthropist and a Christian, then should the name’ of Joseph Gresham descend to future ages, as prominetly great and good. His* soul was engaged in the work of faith, charity, and love. He was a friend to the poor, not in word, but in deed—His character was always marked with manly and Christian independence. His fall has produced a chasm in his family, ehurch, and Grand and Subordinate Divisions nev er to be repaired. lint he is gone, and may the name of Joseph Gresham, though his tongue be cold in death, be the watchword of the Brothers and Sons, in all coming time—to spring them to action—and unceasing efforts until the principles of our order shall universally obtain. G. J. LLOYD. ) Win. HOWSER. V Com- D. P. JONES. ) The report was received, and by unanimous con sent, adopted. The committee to whom was refered the re ports of the Grand Scribe and Grand Treasurer offer the following. Wo have examined the same and find their du ties neatly and correctly done, reflecting greaf credit on the two officers. t is to be sincerely regretted that the Finances of the Grand Division, arc still embarrassed, and we would urge it upon all subordinate Divisions, to be prompt in paying their due to the Grand Division and by so doing, enable this body to liq uidate its debts. Respectfully Submitted J.H. BOSTICK, ) .: M. Murphy, - Com "N. B. Bostick, ) ’ The report recieved and adopted. The committee on petitions made the following report: The committee on petitions beg leave to report that they have had the same under consideration, aud recommend the Grand Division to grant Charters ts the following subordinate Divisions: Decature Division, No. 103. Uncle Dabny, Div. No. 143. Mary Ann “ “ 146. Mary Jones “ “ 145. Calhoun “ “ 148. D. P. JONES, ) G. J. LLOYD, V Com. M. MURPHY. ) The hour for election of Grand Officers having arrived, the election took place and the following Was the result: Thomas Maguire of No. 100, G. W. P. Dabney P. Jones, “ “ 45 G. W. A. J. C. C. Burnett, “ “ 1 G. Scribe. G. J. Lloyd •“ “15 G. Treas. Wm. Houser 4 “ “ 171 G. Chap. J.H Bostick “ “ 151 G. Cond. F. H. Polhill, “ “ 240 G. Sent. The officers elect were duly installed in their respective offices. Bro. D. P. Jones offered the following. Resolved , That, a committee of five be appoint ed to write an address upon the great subject of Temperance, that a copy of the same be forward ed to all the subordinate Divisions in the State, and that it be published in the Temperance Cru sader for the benefit of the temperance public. Which resolution was adopted. The following was then adopted : Resolved, That the committee in the above resolution consist of the G. W. P., G. W. A., G. ,Scribe, G. Treas, and G. Chap. Bro. Lloyd offered the following: Resolved, That the salary of the Grand Scribe, be one hundred and fifty, dollars for the enShing year. Adopted. By Bro. D. Pi Jones : Resolve V, That the thauks of this Grand Divis ion are hereby tendered to the officers, of the sjune, for the faithful discharge of their duties du ring the past Grand Division year. Adopted, Bro. J. H. Bostick, offered the following reso lution which, was adopted : Resolved, That the Temperanc Crusader as the organ of the” Order of the Sons of Temperance of the State of Georgbgyind that it he recommended to the patronage *1 the friends of temperance generally. On motion, Bro. D, P. Jones, Resolved, That it is the duty of all recording scribes of subordinate Division, in making their quarterly returns, to return every -male member belonging to their Diyisions, irrespective of age, and that the Grand Division is entitled to the reg ular percentage on all such returns. The resolu tion was adopted. \ The following resolution was offered and adap ted;.- f ‘Y _V*’ Resolved, That the word fourth in Art. I, Sec* l,in By-Laws, be changed, so as to read —second.- Bro. Read offered the following: Resdlwdj That the next Annual Meeting of \ the Grand Division be held in Augusta on the second Wednesday'in October 1858. The following was theu adopted. Resolved, That Dispensations be granted to all subordinate Divisions, whose first meeting in Oc tober next, is on or after the second Wednesday, to elect their Delegates to the grand at the last meeting in September. On motion it was Resolved, That a committee of three be appointed to and procure some suitable person, to dp liver an address before the Grand Divisions, and ;the public generally upon the subject of Temper ance at the next aunual meeting of the Grand Division, at Augusta, in October next. On-motion further Solved, That Brother W. H. F. N. Read/of Augusta Division, be appointed chairman of that committee, and that he be empowered to appoint *fce other two to act with him. Grand Division adjourned till to-morrow morn ing 9 o’clock. Thursday, Oct. 29tb, 9 o’clock A. M. Division met. Present, same as yesterday. Committee on credentials made the additional report —to wit. Tbe committeee on Credentials have examined, certificate from Sand Hill Division No. 257. The return is informal but from an examination of the delegates and our knowledge of them—-the com mitteo are satisfied, and therefore recommend this admittance in the Grand Divisions. Bros. M. K. Wood <fe J. H. Wood from Sand Hill Division, 257, were announced and on motion they were introduced and initiatod—and took their seats. On motion the Grand Division proceeded to elect representatives to the national Division —to be held in Indianapolis on the 2nd Wednesday in June next, and the following were elected. W. T. Williford, P. G. W. P. Joseph Felt, “ “ E. C. Granniss, “ “ Thos. Maguire, G. W. P G. J. Lloyd, P. G. W. A. D. P. Jones, G. W. A. On motion, Resolved , That the proceedings of of this Grand Division be published in the Temperance Crusa der, published at Penfield. Bro. Lloyd offered the following. Resolved , That the thanks of this Grand Di vision he tendered to the Brothers of Baldwin Raiford Divisions, for the use of their Hall—and, for the hospitality extended to those of us who are from a distance. Resolutions were adopted. On motion, the Grand Division adjourned to meet on the second Wednesday in October, 185 8 at Augusta. J. C.C. BURNETT. Grand Scribe. For the Crusader. “ Few but true,” I think I saw the preceeding or heard of it being once on a political banner. 1 have concluded to transfer it to our banner, under which I propose to make a few remarks. Accord ing to appointment the Grand Division of S. of T. met at Rethanv Camp Ground, Jeffer on coun ty. —There were but few delegates in attendance, but they were such as will be the very last to sur render our flag, yes such as I believe are yet un conquered, and unconquerable, while a kind Prov idence permits them to live. We who were pres ent believe there will yet be a glorious reaction in favor of an order, which under the blessing of God, upon our efforts heretofore has accomplished so much good. O ! where are those mighty giants, who when vast numbers flocked to our Standard, were with us, and by their presence, eloquence and zeal made old Alcohol’s Oit del tremble? How few have fallen at their post, (like the la mented Grisham, let the genius of Temperance drop tears over his tomb.) If it were not too deli cate I would ask where are * * * * not call ing names. I hope however it this catch their eyes, they will feel or at least hope, thTu no drunk ard’s blood will ever cleave to their skirts, especial ly in the great day. *. Though the representation was small even from Divisions represented (except Baldwin Baiford Di vision itself a host) yet never have I seen more un ion of feeling nor brotherly love and determination never to give up thg struggle, equalled or excelled at any Grand Division, I have ever attended. During our session fourteen were added to Bala win Raiford Division. We were not only greatly encouraged during our harmonious session by the prayers of our (now) and then acting G. W C. but the sweet vocal and instumental xnusic his lovely daughter playing the melodian, B Thompson, and master Houser playing, the violin wihile hisformstan ding erect with the smile of cheerfulness and air of Temperance, turning his noble me lodious voice, strong and loud above the rest, imp; irted addition interest to the music of the day. C>u Thursday, 29th Oct. after the morning busiuea s, the proces sion is formed at the Division room, .and the ladies members of the GD. and of Baldwin Raiford Di vision march to the stand under the arbor, where again after music from our same inter* jsting choir and prayer by our G. W. C. young Carswell a , promiseing cold Water above boar Al Id,-over sow of Tempei’ance made a few pertinent appro priate remarks, followed, by the “Old ; man,” in a two hours|heat, pretty good for a sick okb man, for I had a severe cold and fever a night or tv. before V and still hoarse.. • j, ?j£oung Carswell bore our G. D. flag, imported on the right aj|d left by two beautiful young” ladies a picture, especially in connection (with the great object and. aim of pur order. On. . the top of the staff of our tanner was an eagle in .the act of flying with the triangle, Love, Purity aft A Fidelity in its beak —I thought to myself I had often used the figures, but never did I know till now ;t was bitterly true on our banner. May a Hercules yetjn the embodiment Divisions all over Georgia, take place of young Carswell who bore our flag on tbe,29th Oct and the guardian angel of Temperance and Religion in place of those beat*, tiful young ladies, bear it onward until the sweet bird of liberty dropping the triangle, shall catch, up another motto, ‘Love, Purity and Fidelity, blen de together in our more on 1 earthy good will to man.’ j A few r nore words for the present.—Temper ance men of Georgia, what do you may ? Shajl our | { TERMS: j $1 in advance) or, $2 at the end of the year. ) johnllseals V PROPRIETOR. VOL. XXIII.---NUMBEB, 47. Grand and subordinate Divisions go down ? Do you, will you, can you say yes f Before you say yes,just array in one group the hundreds of Geor gians, young sons of good parentage) educated, tal ented, going down the inclined plain, in our cities towns, villages and neighborhoods to hopeless ruin iu body, mind and state Then bring up the thous ands of heart broken mothers, wives, sisters, rag ged, half starved uneducated children, superindu ced by the intemperance of fathers, brothers, hus bauds. Then Brother temperance men put your hand upon your heart and say let the grand and and subordinate Divisions go down. Gieat God ! what is o be done,*poli icians, moralists and church men say ? dont Legislature let dram shops turn out their annual crop for the gallows, penitentia ry, mad-house. Let them for five dollars go on with the work of death, with all the horrid mix tures. I ask again what is to be done? We have no hopes from'Legislation, the jugernaut track of blood must still go on. Shall we therefore cease to work in another field—Shall Temperance Divi sions go by the board. So far as lam concerned so long as I have a tongue to speak, or a pen to write, shall they be employed no* in the evening of life, to promote as far as I can our good cause. Temperance brothers, true heroes stand firm ! work where there aro divisions, revive the old ones, and next year our meeting in Augusta will form anew era in tho history of our Order. As you will no doubt publish the minute* of our meeting (the G. D.) I refer you to them for fur ther particulars.—Truly &c. ‘ D. P. Jones. The Beautiful. Come in tho calmness of the .twilight hour, when the zephyrs gemly play among the branches of moving trees —when the birds are caroling their evening songs —and muse on earth’s beautiful ob jects. All nature is lovely, from the blue sky above us to springing grass at our feßt; from the mighty ocean to the rippling streamlet passing gently by among the shrubbery. And charming indeed is the cool fragrant air of the morn and the gentle breezes of evening. The sparkling ray of the sun, the pale silvery beams of the moon and stars, that lend their influence to illuminate our earth are beautiful. Even the pirds, as they tune their sweet voices, teach us a lesson of cheerfulness—in spire within our breasts a love of the JbeaDtiful. The The rosy dimpled cheeked chlid engoying its in nocent plays —the rufiy noble spirited youth and rtven the aged with heads already blossomed for the grave each feel that life has some sunny spots -some haleyon days. Some may tell of the bitter tears: they may tell of death and the grave, but you who are good, say, is not this a happy world .f ours after all? Do you not remember some bright joyous day, when the world seemed as one pleasent dream, and no cloud dimmed the clear sky of hope and prosperity ? Does not memory recall the innocent sports of childhood, the hap py hours spent with young companions, at and the kind friends who hovered around, strewing our path with flowers of tenderness and affection ? Think of the pleasant smiles, the hours of sweet communion with the loving ones of earth, and then join the song of all nature that beauty dweils in every path. Y r e who say it is bitter, cruel’ think O ! think again—gaze on all life’s attractive objects, taste the pleasures of a well spent life, and joyous will be your meditations, calm and serene your spirits. Life will pass as a pleasant dream, and death will only be a passi ort to a more genial clime—angels will waft your spirit on their glittering wings to the Elysian fields above and there soft strains of mnsic shall forever fall in sweet accents on your ear.— Ex. jjgipWho are,the enemies of temperance? Hqw shall we know who they are? All profess to be the very best friends of the cause in the world. And what test will distinguish the genuine from the counterfeit ? The following will hardly evqr mislead our calculation. If a man, while profess ing friendship for it, manifests no sympathy in common with its active friends—if he is always found doubting the wisdom of their plans, without proposing any other, but lives only to suggest doubts, and to throw suspicion on the expedien cy of all plans adopted by others —you may put him down either as an open enemy or a false friend whose assistance is useless. <? Cotton is King. —The N. York express says that in spite Os the anticipated reluctance of England to send specie to America, sore pressed as she is by the Eastern wars, “nevertheless, gold must come no matter what it costs for cotton is king,” and cotton alone can be had of us in sufficient quanity to meet the overuling demands of British manufact urers. Bread may be got elsewhere, and other things also; but cotton is American, and cotton must be had, and gold now must pay for cotton. —mi i - Whiskey. — Major Poore the wheel barrow man, at the banquet the other night at Louisville, jn a speeech said: “In old Kentucky everywhere, sir, have I been greeted by gentlemen, wiih ‘their hearts in their right hands —their right hands in mine, and ranst I say it, with bottles of unequalled Old Bourbon, in their left hands.’ “Lorffc, long be my heart with rich memories sLd, filled, , j, .... , t ike a vase in which roses have OQce been distilled, V ou may break —you may rum the vase if you will, , t the scent of ‘'that Bourbon will linger there . still.,, , lM>rfc . •f ‘he man that started for a walk in the field Speculation, lost his way for the want of land marks and after a diligent search by his friends •was restored to the bosom of bis,'family. “Eternlv’y has no gray Bairs 1” The flowers | fade the ha art withers, man grows older and dies; [ but-Time writes no wrinkles on the brow of jSiemity.