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spirit of opposition serves only to strengthen
our union, and give more solidity to our sys
tenn. Like the chamomile flower, il grows
more luxurjant when most trampled upon, OF
gold tried in the fire, growing brighter and
purer under the action of the fercest flames
We compare it to an island in the midst oi
some storm tossed ocean, its feet lashed by
the surging pillows, but around lis brow there
reigns breathless calm, and eternal sunshine
settles upon its head.


Take, then, this banner, my brethren, where
your solemn and binding duty is set forth, and
go out to the suffering, degraded world, to
perform those acts of kindness and love, which
must silence the tongue of SANDER, and sup
press the bitter feelings Of reproach so pro-
fusely heaped upon you.


"Let it live till the last great day of time


And proud DER this falling world,


Far up in its own congenal cline,


Triumphant hang unfnrled ...... .


And when this fair earth shall no more be gwen,


For the home OF its folds so bright


May they turn in love to their native Heaven,


And dwell in eternal light"


After these exercises were concluded, the
"Divisions" again formed on Fairfax street,
and after passing through various streets, dis
playing TO an admiring community the beau
,iful Banner, embodying the principles OF the
Order to whom it was given, they returned to
the Old Court House." where supper was
in readiness for the invited guests. They were
afterwards escorted to the place of departure,
by Harmony Division. The artist, Mr.. Simp-
son, Of Georgetown, has merited the large
share Of public appreciation given him for the
superior execution Of the painting, and also
Mr.. Alexander hammond, for the great taste
displayed in its arrangement. The meeting
was one of deep interest, and we think the
result will shortly be seen. No sight can be
more gratifying than SO many men acknow-
ledging and practising the principles Of sobri-
ETY., all wearing healthful countenances and
cheerful smiles. And the number is rapidly
increasing. Frequently dozen applications
for membership are laid before this fraternity
at a meeting, and the cry is " still they come"
If this is the case much longer, the 'sOld King"
will receive fatal blow, and his friends be-
come like angel visits, ".few and far betpeen."
A temperance meeting was held at night in
the Market Square, Mr.. r. Crupper presiding,
which was addressed by the Rev. Mr.. Ma,chett
and Mr.. Wilson. Number Of signatures to the
pledge-ONE HUNDRED. .


August 21st, IS45.