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Documents submitted to, and adopted unanimously by the Grand Division Sons c!Tenipcrance, P» E. Island, in Quarterly Session. ‘ ' ’

Report of G. W. 1’. Some or 'TllPIlt\NCl or I’. E_. ISLAND.

Worthy Brothers,

It affords uie heartfelt pleasure to meet you in the bonds of our Brotherhood to take coun- sel together for our mutual wellnre, nnd_ the advancement of tho essential interests ot_thc subordinate Divisions within this jurisdiction.

I acknowledge with iinl}-ignt-d ggrntiiuilc my obligations for aid niid coon:-r-l to thc l'rit-mls who pcrsiinderl me to undcrtzilze thc responsi- bio duties at‘ this office or -‘ Honour and unbur- rallsment.

I have had no re orts for the last quarter from any of your llcputics, and the Grand Scribe line not you ruccivcd :ill the i'ctu_rn_s; consctpn,-ntly 11 complete synopsis of statistics could not be prepared for your inspection in the IIlt‘l|fl time.

-Under these cirounirtanccs. to enable me to submit. a condensed i-pnrt of the pr0gI'£'3_l llnd prospects of our glorious Cause, I applied to my llcv Associate ill‘ information-I perused

Permit me to recommend the appointment of a llcmiulttcc to devise “ ways and mean ’ l'or future action. (‘ould some systuiii be ndopted b which every friend of God and linmanit s ould annually contribute somotliing. thougi it very small suin-suliiclont funds might soon be realized to meet all our cxi;.-,¢-in-ics und give our princip’cs, great and pow«rt'ul cxtmsion. I bcli--vc we may appeal for aid with greater Cltlllidl‘lICO and urgency, because uu r enter- prise is one du-ply :.li'et-ting all classes and all interests, and p urumount to all party or poli- tical (‘*.)ll.~l(l\‘l'iv lions.

lirt-thrt-n—-1..-v. Ilia philantlircpists and patri- ots. the lrirnds of law and order, the ministers and (Ilnir-'~lics of our Country, see, that, in all our iiiovcuiciits we seek not «..urs(-Ives, but the public good. Let those whose haibits we would reform, and those whose business we would destroy and root out for ever, see that we are ncttizttutl by the kindest motives and most ge- nerous dispositions. Legislators we must have. Mn istrntes we must have, who will giro us an our children protection from the trnliic it is right, therel'orc—it is a duty, which we owe to ourselves. to our children, and to our common Country, to go to the Hastings, and there secure tlit-in—to do that in defiance of all the _outcrics of political aspirants, which

tho interesting correspondence which he, as tie Secretary of the Lccturo Committee; has received froiu Ministers, Magistrates and‘ Layiiien of influence and intelligence in seve- rnl districts in the Counties. These documents are important, whether we estimate them in relation to the generous assurance given us of

sympathy and co-operation; or, as satisfactory-

testimony of the seal and success of our secre- dited Agent,lirot.her Arhucltlc. who by his faith- ful devotion to the duties of his mission has or sed himself to opposition, reproach and ri iculo. Perhaps many of us are not aware of the serious discourageinents and embarrass- ment he has had to encounter. But I know well the insidious efforts made to raise prejudi- ces against him in our Order, and to persuade us to discharge him. _ _ knowing the _/am of this case, and discerning the motive and object of his asailants, publish a unanimous Resolution in vindication of his character.

Tans topics are usually prominent in Re-

rts of Executive 0llicers—psst operations«—- principlcs demanding support-—and plans of More action.

In giving a concise review of our proceedings - -_ submit that. in view of the apathy and indiflerence of men from whom we hoped and expected warm co-operation, as well as a defec- tion in some who solemnly pied ed fidelity to our obligations, and more espccia ly, the coun- teracting influences of party spirit and politi- cal prejudices. not merely engrossing the atten- tion of the community, but representing our movement as interfering with their own high

all important interest:-assuredly the ad- vance in our work durin ast session is such as to call for the liveliest gratitude ; and sfords cheering encouragement to persevere in it. The instrumentalitics employed and the principles advocated, have enlisted public sympathy in our enterprise—niM!Iwus-ant! sig- nntures were adhibitcd to the general Petition, in addition to memorials from thirty Protes- tant Ulergymen and the Young Men's Christina Association—to the Legislature prayin for the enactment of a law prohibiting the Liquor traffic. You are all aware of the result of these appeals. and as several of you were present during the debate on that momentous griev- ance, I deem any remarks from myself who unnecessary.

I submit a duplicate of the Petition from this Grand Division which was likewise rejected with sneers and contcm t.

The 12th March, 18gb, will doubtless be a memorable era in our annals—0n that do are Evan elicnl Alliance was organized in this

all. '1' is institution must commend itself to tli attention and regard of all the friends of religion and pure morality. The public meet- ing on the cvcnin of that day was truly grati- fying; we enjoy a thorou h practical exhibi- tion of the vita elements 0 pure Temperance. The Ministers of the several protestant denomi- nations in the Country on our platform “ in battle array"—-advocatin our acknowledged principles was a delight ul spectacle-Their commendation of our cause to all men as de- serving their eonlldcnce and love, made a deep in ression on the audience

a are told that intemperanee is on the in- crease in this Island. We regret it. But the great elements of success are ours. Our Prin- ciples are right; our object is vast; the consci- cnccs of men are on our side; and God is with us!

It must be agfundaniental principle with us, that our cause will pro was just as fast and so far as it is pressed and no l'urthcr. I would suggest for your consideration the revival of the old Total Abstinence Societies, and especi- gll prompt and vigorous clforts everywhere to im a the youth with the principles and spirit

The Lecture Committee‘

men do in many other cases without caluinny or reproach, for far inferior private and social interests. _ in implicit confidence in your real and wis- dom, I respectfully submit for your consider- ation the several suggestions in the premises. In the bonds of our bclor r er lsm yours faithfully, . W. MORRIRON, Grand Worthy Patriarch. Clnirlottetoivn, May 3, 1656. o Rzroitr or Coititi-r1-its on rat. Foitnuoixo. The Committee on the report ofthe G. W. P. Respectfully Report,

That it is to be regretted that the Deputies throughout the Island, so very generally ne- glect the duty of reporting Quarterly the state of the Divisions severally under their care, and that the returns are not received by the Grand Scribe, previous to the meetings of this Grand Division. Your oiiimittee recommend that the attention of the Deputies be a aiin earnestly called to these duties of theiro cc, and that

more faithful course be required of them henceforth, us being essential to the well-wor- king of our 0r er.

It is matter of gratulstion,that notwithstand- ing the many influences opposing the progress of our cause, there is so good reason for |ie~ ' that within the last twelve months, there as been a considerable advancement cl’ our principles in various sections of the Island. as would appears from the testimony of Min- -isters, Magistrates and others, who have car- responded with the Lecture Committee and that from the same source there is evidence that our A ent and Lecturer has been industriously and elgcicntly cmpio ed.

The union of the lergy for the suppression of intomperance, by the organization of the Evangelical Alliance in March last, is a feature in tin tory of our work, which must be highly gratifying to every friend of moral pro- gress, ulfording in this combination of the various Protestant Denominations for securing this object stronger grounds of hope than ever, that our principles shall rapidly spread and ultimately trium h.

We are quite of opinion ,thst Total Abstinence Societies should be organized in ever locslit and every means employed ofenlightcning and awakening public 0 inion, and enlisting the the sympathies of al classes, and of persons of both sexes ! and also of embuin the minds of youth with our principles. An that for rais- ing means for carrying on our warfare, a small annual subcsription be entered a n in connec- tion with every Society, in accor ance with the ‘annexed Resolution.

The conduct of a Majority of our Legislators in their place in the House of Assembly. in the rejection of the prayer of Nine Thousand of the respectable, sober, and intelligent inhabitants of this Island, will, we trust. not be forgotten by the Electors on it comin .

In looking upon the operation of our princi- p es in the neighbouring provinces, and the actions of the Le 'slatcrs in those provinces in relation to the liquor Tralliic, we feel per- suaded that one object—“one which deeply aliects all classes and interests. and is puni- mount to all party or political considerations”, will not be attained, until the great body ofthe Electors are prepared conscientiously to dis- charge their duty in this oucstion ut hustings. While the public ilnnds are freely appropriated upon 0li_|ects which _are but in in low sense proinutivc of the public good, the reasonable pro or of this Grand Division pre- senlcd to the I once of Assembly for pecuninry aid to help forward the benevolent work in which we are engaged, was treated ungen- ', and unccreuioiiiously.

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of the Temperance _ “'-

and zealous men to sustain and carry out our tressive measures, in fu ersncc of our ' Unfortunately the sentiment has , that temperance will prevail and

Your Committee is of opinion, that the Tem- perance cause has strong claims upon Legisla- tivc countenance and s iupathy, because that ii large share oftlic pub ic burdens arises from

do itswork without pecuniary aid.

inobriuting habits, and because that by meansof

Temperance ellorts those burdens have already been greatly lessened in t ' slnnd to what. they otherwise would have been.

The followin Resolution indicates our veiws on IVays am! Jl cans to raise it Suunitalion Fund.

ltesolved—'l.‘lint in order the more effectually hi 8t!l'll re means for diflusing our principles by Lecture and the circulation of Tcinperance Literature, is sulm-riptioii list for the whole Is- land he forth-with commenced. and that Bro- ther Arbuclile in connection with his services as the accredited agent of this Grand Division be authorized to tuko up the names of contri- butors and to collect the amount subscribcd—- as well as to rcu<~ir.- thu sums appropriated towards this object by Divisions and Temper- uce Societies.

Submitted in Love Purity and Fidelity.

Wu. 1 ‘noivstv, J. .\l‘.\l1'ni:.ii', l). Fii'z(.‘i;n.ii.n,

G. ll. lit-xii, Junk lliimz. Grand Division Boom, l\lay 8th, 1831}. ';’.__-_£————-jm 7 V ._ __;‘;_;"_'_'_ f

UAUSPI or rmc Coi.n.—-lu n cmuuiuni- cailiun in the Scientific Anioricun. .\lr. 'l‘. llnrmws, of Dmllimn. Mnss., nllmliug to the intense cold of this winter. suites that he ll8\'t:I' saw the sky so clear by tiny and night before. llv ziltiihulcs the cause of the cold to the liumlreds of tliousnmls of tons of powder Wlli('.ll have been burned at Sebnslopol, and other places, liuving put in circulation large quantities of iii- trous gas. “lfsallpetrc and sail nniiiinniac,” he says, “ be put into a given quantity of water at fifty degrees Fuh., it will reduce ils temperature fifty degrees.” He there- fore concludes that tlic gases of the ex- ploded gun-powdcr nnincd have exerted

a great cooling influence upon the niuios- ,.

pliere, both in Europe and .-liiiericn. On account of the pure cold air this iviiitnr, he is of opinion that cholcru. yellow fever, and the potato rol will not be so preva- lent during the present, as in former years.

How Cums onraiiviin I-rs n/tm:.— The origin of the word “Canada” is curious enough. The Spnnianls visiiod that country previous to the Frciirh, nnd mode particular search for old and silver, and finding none, they in‘ said among themselves, “ Acu l"‘!l' there is no- thing liere.) 'l" l .: ns—wlio watch- ed closely—ler . 1' - sentence and its meaning. Tim urrivcd,nnd the Indians (who in me of their com- pany, and supp-.~ v were also Span- iards come on ' inc emind,) were anxious to infou. u in ilie Spanish sentence, “ Aca n. The French, who knew as little of .~’ -h as the Indians, supposed this inct--~ \ recurring sound was the name of ii. intry, and gave it the name of“ Ca: ” which it has borne ever since.

Snooks says the p. tiest sewing ma- chine he ever saw wu ibout seventeen years old. with short sttuves, low nec dress and gaiter boots on.

Calino, an absent-minded, but well known Parisian, was dining with one of his friends. ll ruined grcut guns; and hoping the storm would nbalc, they re- mained at lable till late in the afternoon. The storm railier increased, and at length the rain poured down as if all the win- rlows of heaven were opened. 'l‘lie host declared that his guest must not think of returning home, and they would prepare it bell for him. Culinu consented, and soon left the dining-room. In about linlf

, nu hour he returned, wet to the skin.

“ Where under heaven have you been ?” cxclziiincd his friend, gazing upon the pilcous object before him. “ l ?" coolly replied Culino ; “ O, I have been to tell my wife that on nccounl of the storm I should not be at home this evening.”

SUHHABY OF IEWI.

Faoii run Is-rmvns.

New Yonir, Ariui. 29.—Arrivnl of the Empire Ciiy—'l‘errible Alfray between California passengers and Nativcs—3o Killed and 20 Wounded. The steamer linipire City arrived this morning, from linvnnu, evening of the 24th. The steamer Pliilsdelphiii, from Aspinwnll, with California passengers, and mails of March I7, was at Havana. The Cali. fornia dates no later.

A terrible ntfrny occurred at Panama April I5, between American transit pas. scugcrs and the natives, in which the for- mer had 30 killed and twenty wounded. The Empire Cily brings three of the wounded. A large amount of the pa seen- gers’ liziggnge, railroad property, and pro. party of individuals residing near the rail- road station, was destroyed, and all the baggage in the freight liousc rifled.

Luisa v-non Piciiu—Rviioasn lures. TION or TUE Bnrrisn -ro Ssizs THE Cinn- cmi lHhANDS.—-NEW Yoair, April 28.

The Herald's advices from Calluo of March l2lli, states that business was im- proving rapidly. II was reported that the British Admiral had received orders to seize the Chinchn islands, and hold them as security for the payment. of the debt due to Great Britain by Peru. Many doubted the truth ofthe ruinnrs.

Custilln ruled nearly alone, and was, in

Ivinns advocated a union of the South

act, a Dictator. Distinguished Peru-

Anierican Republics with the United States. Castillo had issued a decree, .WlllCll will go into effect on the 6lli of z\ln_v, for the suppression of the Coolie ‘uiid slave trade. There was some yellow ,fcver at Cnllao.

iiussm.

Itussin is once more united in ilie bonds of coniuicrcc with Europe. Her ports and her frontiers are thrown open lollic interchange of commodities. A people numbering some 70,000,000 souls, and scattering over a vast territory, how- ever reduced they may be by the priva- tions of the war and the heavy contribu- tions levied upon them, must have some present wants to be supplied, and by their luiure industry will be able to create other wants, and lo obtain the means of supplying them.

The Agricultural capabilities of Rus- sin are very considerable, us may be sup- posed froni its vast extent of surface. The latest returns previous to the war, gave the production of cereals at I65, 000,000 quarters, and of potatoes at l3, 000,000 quarters. The live stock were reported at 17,500,000 horses, 21,250, 000 horned cattle, and 28,000,000 sheep. But these estimates are necessarily very vague. The settlement on the Amour river, and the new outlet thus obtained by Russia on the Pacific, is likely to be of ii very important character in opening up to her the trade with Chins, Japan, Cnlifornizi,, and India.

The letter from Prince Beboutotf, at Tillis, shows that General Williams has recovered his health, and had been for- warded to Riazan, near Moscow.

A despatcli from Stockholm announ- ccs that l’rincc Oscar, the second son of the King of Sweden, lcuvcs Stockholm for London, in ilie middle of May, for his belrotlml with the Princess Mary 0 Cuinbridgc.

An zivaricious man is like u sniidy de- sert that sucks in all the rain. but yields

“ Doctor, do you think llglit lacing is bad for the consumption?” Not at all ; it is what it lives on.” The doctor wusl wise as well as witty. ‘

no fruitful herbs to the inhabitants. That's the end of my tall,” as the lad- polc said when he turned into a bull-frog.