1863 Proceedings - Grand Lodge of Missouri by Missouri Freemasons

PROCEEDINGS OF THE

GRAND LODGE OF T'H E

MOST ANCIENT AND HONORABLE FRATERNITY OF

OF THE

STATE OF MISSOURI, AT ITS

FORTY-THIRD ANNpAL COMMUNICATION, CONVENED IN ST. LOUIS, MA.Y 25, 1863; A.. L., 5863.

SAINT LOUIS: P. II. PINCKARD, PRINTER, NOS. 78 AND 80 PINE STREET.

1863.

PROCEEDIN'GS. The Forty-Third Annual Communication of the Most WorShipful Grand 0 of Ancient, Free and Accepted :Masons of the State of Missouri, was held in the city of St. Louis, commencing on the fourth Monday of 1vlay', the 25th day, A. D~, 1863; A. L., 5863. PRESENT :

M. W. GEO. WHITCOMB,_ Grand Master. R. 'V. JOHN H. TURNER, Deputy-Grand Master. " WM..N. LOKER, Senior Grand Warden. " W. A. 9UNNINGHA~I, Junior"'Gran~ 'Varden. " JOHN D. DAGGETT, Grand Treasurer. "

A. O'SULLIVAN, Grand Treasurer. J. D. VINCIL, Grand ,Chaplain. " S. BROWN, Grand Chaplain. (( P. M. PINCKARD, Grand Chaplain.. BRO. C. C. 'YHITLESE Y, Grand Orator. " JAS. N. BURNES, G:rand Orator. '< EDWARD DUFFIELD, Grand :Marshal. " D. N; BURGOYNE, Grand Marsh'a!. " SAMUEL C. COLLIER, Senior-Grand Deacon. " L. 'V. MITCHELL, Junior-Grand Deacon. (( A. \VALTH)IAN, Grand Pursuivant. " A. STILLE, Grand Tyler. REV. BRO.

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M. W. JOHN RALLS, Past-Grand Master.

JOEEPH FOSTER, Past-Grand :Master.

R. W. OSCAR F. POTTER, Past-Peputy Grand Master.

W.A. CUNNINGHAM, Past-Deputy Grand Master.

JOHN F. HOUSTON, Past-Grand 'Varden.

A. L. :McGREGDR, Past-Grand 'Varden. PAST-l\lA8TER8.

W. J. W. LUKE. " R. T. EDMONSTON. JAS. J. CLARKSON.

C., LEVY.

" "" " " " " The

G. W. BELT.

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J. J. BRADY. E. DUFFIELD. THOS.. RICHESON. McKENDRY BROOK.

W...E. GLENN.

J. W. CRANE. J. C. GRISWOLD.

Mos~ 'Vo1'8hipful Grand 0

of Missouri was opened in

AMPLE FORM.

Prayer by Grand Chaplain. The M. W.. appointed the followi~g Committee on Credentials: Bros. Martin C'aUins; J. F. Houston, D. N. Burgoyne, who submitted the following:

T{' THE MOST WORSHIPFUL GRAND 0 OF MISSOURI: The undersigned, your Committee on Credentials, beg leave to submit the following report, showing the following CE:J represented:

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~'1'ATE

NO.

LODGES.

Missouri .......•.....•.......••...... I Beacon 'Villiamsburg George Washington

Pauldingville

Rising Sun Auburn Clarks\rille

Palmyra Paris Union St. Louis Napthali :Mexico St. John's Liberty Cooper ~It.1ioriah

Jefferson :Fulton Livingston '\Vakanda

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NA.MES.

J. V. Alter, S. W. D. N. Burgoyne, J. 'V. 3 *J08. W·. Branch, W. 1\'1. A. Weigle, S. '\V. 8 *Thos. R. Holmes, W. M. 9 Earl Matlack, vV. M:. . Chas. Spencer, S. W. J. A. H. Sampson, J. W. l1. Wm. B. Oglesby, W. M. 'Ym. T. Carter~ S. 'V. C. ,Yo Pringle, J. W. 13 Dan Carpenter, W. M. 14 A. F. Downing, W. M. 17 '\V. S. Hough, VV. M. J. C. Jamison, S. W. J. J. McElwen, J. W. 18 R. E. Anderson, W. M. H. J. Drummond, J. 'V. 19 J. O. Campbell, VY. :M. 20 Morris Jacks, S. W. 25 Wm. H. Stone, W. M. 26 Jas. F. Gilliam, S. 'V. • • • • • • • 28 .•.... Jas. McDaniel, VV. ~1. 31. ••... J. L. Steadman, \V. M. 36 H. C. Gibson, S. W. D. C. Lionberger, J. 'W .40 E. C. Carrington, S. W .43 Chas. 'V. Stewart, '\V. = A8 W. 'V. Tuttle, 'V. M:. *Henry S. Turner, J. '" .::>l *John D. Vincil, 'V. :M. 5~ *John ~~. Houston, W. M.

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LODGES.

N.AME5..

53•......J. H. !vIatheny, "V. M. *W. T. 'Voods, S. W. *Geo.. W. Belt, J. \V. Douglass ..•••••.••.•......•....... 54..••.. Albert Powcll,W. :M. Anal,' Rock 00...•.. *Henry S. Mills, S. tV. *0. F. Potter, J. \V. Platte 56 E. O. Sayle, S. W. :Monticello 58 *John G. Anderson, W. lI. New Bloomfield 60 *B. O. Austin, W. M. Linn 66 F. ~1. Henderson, W. :M. Tebo 68 H*M. 1. F. Leonard, ,V. M. Danville 12 Sam'l J. Moore, J. W. Ashley 75 A. F. Trainor, W. M. *C. W. Pharr, S. 'Yo Lebanon.•....•.•.•.•.....•.•...... 77 J. Crow, S. 'V. Polar Star 79 J. W. Luke, W. M. Bl·idgeton 80 :*R. T. Edmonston, ,V. l\t1. Geo. ~r. )Ioke, J. "V. Potter 84 J. R. Davis, 'V. 1tI. Friendship 89 John Ure, S. W. Perseverance 92 E. ~icCunc, \V. :M. T: M. Rhea, J. W. St. :Mark's 93 W. B. Wilson, W. ~I.

"Veston

St. Andrew's

Bethany Canton Bloomington

96 'V. T. Shackleford, W. M. 97 •..... J. H. Phillebaum, W. 1\1. *T. B. Sherer, J. W. 100•.••.•Z. Q. Knight, 'V. M. 102•..•..T. B. Howe, W. IV£. J. B. 1tlalone, J. 104 *E. B. Cravens, W. M. 110•.....N. B. Allen, W. M:.

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Heroine :Marcus

LODGES.

STATE OF MISSOURI.

NO.

NAMES.

Plattsburg Kirksville Constantine Potosi Farmington Star of the West

113 W. J. Bigerstaff, S. W. 128 *J. D. Foster, S. W. 129.••...J. H. Bethune, W. M. 131 8. Brown, W. M. ,...132 *J. J. Brady, W. M. 133 *H. W. Long, W. M. B. Shepherd, 8. W. Pleasant Mount 134 *R. M. Hargett, S. W. Prairieville .......•.•...•..•.....137 A. Johnson, W. M. E. :M. Brown, J. W. Flint Hill 143 S. Ball, W. M. Concord 154 J. B. Henderson, W. M. R. H. Fowle, J. W. Spring Hill 155 *J. E. Cadle, W. M. Ashland 156 *Richard Spencer, W. M. Pacific 159 J. T. Garner, S. W. *J. S. Phelps, J. W. OccidentaL 163 Martin Collins, W. M. John F. Long, S. W. 1\1. W. Eby, J. W. Joachim 164 E. F. Haney, W. M. David Merriman, S. W. 'VoH Island 172 H. L. Petrie, W. M. *G. M. Keyes, S. W. Sturgeon 174 M. M. Jessie, W. M. *S. F. Cross, S. W. Pride of the West 179 T. E. Garrett, 'V. ~I. 1\'1. L. Cohen, S. W. *Edward Spencer, J. 'V. California 183 R. Q. Roche, W. M. Chamois 185 *J. M. Shobe, W. M. *'A. L. McGregor, S. 'V. I

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Henry Clay ~ ......•.........187 Hannibal. 188 Frankford ................•...... 192

J. L. Adair, S. W~ A. G. McDaniel, W. M. James J. Duncan, W. M. *John P. Fisher, S. W. Wellsville 194...•••W. A. Woods, W. M. New Hope 199 J. Black, W. M. W. P. Boon, S. W. R. M. Watts, J. W. Poplar Bluff., .....••......•..... 209 J. W. Baldwin, W. M. Rolla 213 Henry T. Smith, S. W. Good Hope 218 M. Champeny, W. M. Saline ................•........... 226.•.... J. Shaw, W. M. A. H. Tucker, J. W. Shelbina .........••...••••..••••. 228.•....G. T. Hill, W. M. Seventy-four t::e:J being represented, the Grand Master declared a quorum present. The M. W. Grand 0 of Missouri was called from labor until 3 o'clock.

MONDAY, 3 O'CLOCK, P. M. The M. W. Grand 0 of MisBouri was called to labor by the M. W. Grand Master. Grand Officers at their several stations. The M. W. appointed the following Committees: Unfinished Business.-T. E. Garrett, R. Q. Roache, Albert Powell, W. F. Shackleford, J. L. Steadman, J. W. Baldwin, John F. Long. Chartered CE!J.-John 'tV. Luke, J. H. Bethune, J. R. Davis, M. Champeny, 'N. T. Woods, John Ure, J. V. Alter. C€J U. D.-W. B. Wilson, W. A. Woods, J. Block, W. W. Tuttle, J.. Shaw, S. T. Cross, :M. L. Cohen.

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.accounts.-Charles W. Stewart, D. W. Carpenter, P. M. Herndon, A. Johnson, Edward Spencer, J. Crow, A. Weigle. Ways and Means.-John F. Houston, E. 0. Sayle, N. B. Allen, W. S. Hough, H. L. Petrie, Ge~rge W. Eelt, E. McCune. Charity.-Jamef; N. Burnes, M. M. Jessie, M. Collins, Z. Q. Knight, J. L. Adair, 0. F. Potter, B. O. Austin. Grievance.-John D. Vinci!, S. Brown, A. F. Trainor, H. C. Gibson, Earl Matlack, A. L. McGregor, H. S. Turner. .applicatz'ons and Communica¥ons.-A. G. McDaniel, J. H. Matheny, T. B. Howe, M. W. Eby, J. M. Shobe, Morris Jacks, D. C. Lionberger. Bro. Houston offered the following, which was, on motion, a.dopted:

Resolved, That the reading of the minutes of the proceedings 9£ the1a.st Grand 0 be dispendea with, printed proceedings being in the hands o£ the members. The M. W. Grand Master then read the following address:

My BRETHREN OF

Tim GRAND 0

OF MISSOURI:

In the kinll providence of the Great Architect of the Universe, we are again permitted to assemble around our common altar, and hold another Grand Annual Communication. Forty-two years have elapsed since the first Grand 0 was held in this jurisdiction; thl;lD but three I:fb were represented, with only a small membership; now, we have 229 4b upon our roll, and number our members by thousands. O£ the members o£ that first Grand 0 but one now meets with us, our respected and well-beloved Grand Treasurer, Brother J. D. Daggett, who was then Grand Senior Deacon. The other survivors are the Hon. Edward Bates, now AttorneyGeneral at 'Vashington, who acted as Grand Master in the formation of the Grand 0; Archibald Gamhle, Grand Treasurer; William Renshaw, Grand Secretary; a.nd 'Villiam G. Pettus, Isaac A. Letcher and Joseph White.

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The history ,of our Order is an interest~ng one; yet, .like all human history, it has its lights and its shAdows. For nearly three thousand years-more than half the time since God said, "Light -be, and light waa"-haa this Institution of ours been in existence. Although the Temple where it originated haa been destroyed, been rebUilt, and again destroyed, yet our Institution has stood the shock of' the' storm; has stood the mutations of time; has spr.ead and flourH;hed, until it has compassed the globe. . . I need not trace that histdi-y-every Mason knows it; but in itif we may judge the future 11y the past-there is much food for r.eflection. Commencing as it did in a' nation compo.sed of twelve different States or tribes, which, after a short, but 'unexampled career of prosperity, did-as other nattong-have done both b&fore and since" forget their God;" and, to use the words of a prominent statesman, "became too proud to pray to the G~d that made them." The consequence was-as it always has been, probably always will be-that they fell out, and fought among themselves, until, weakened by internal strife, another nation led the people captive; .and, to-day, a foreign flag floats over the spot where the first Masons were wont to assemble. It is useless now to speculate on the causes of that revolt; suffice it to say, it ruined the country, and it is both a' serious, and a melancholy thought, that, in this world, like causes produce like results. . With the history of our Ancient 'Brethren before us, would it not be well, nay, is it not our duty, to throw the broad mantle of Masonic charity over the foibles and errors of our brethren, and, so far as in us lies, endeavor to carry out the principles of our Great Master, "Peace on earth, and good will towards men." But little :Masonic business has been before me duri~g the past year, yet the usual trials and tribulations of. a. Grand Master have not been exempt from my lot.

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Quite a number of =â&#x201A;Ź:J, which had stopped work on account of the troubles in our country, have asked permission to elect officers and resume labor. Believing, as I did, that it was for the best interest of the fraternity to have all the CEb in the social chain, that possibly could be, I granted permission in all ~ases, with orders to report to this meeting of the Grand 0; and I recom-Âˇ mend that some action be taken. to relieve these Cf!:l from disability, or forfeiture of Charter in all such cases. It may be long before all the l:::2J can again be at work, longer still before they caJ;l p~y all their arrearages to the Grand 0, and perhaps much longer before they can fraternize as they should do; yet, patience and perseverance will accomplish much,and, in my opinion, it is the best, both for the fraternity, and for the country, to have the CEJ reinstated. as nearly as possible as they were before these troubles; and I would suggest that it might be well to release the pecuniary liabilities of those LEJ which have suffered the most. Ralls 0, No. 33, reported the loss of their Charter, Records; etc., by fire. .In compliance with their request, I authorized them to work until this meeting of the Grand 0; and I recommend the renewal of their Charter and such relief as may be deemed proper. Star of the West 0, No. 133, held at Arcadia, in Iron county, reported to me that they had been plundered by the army, and had no suitable room to meet in, but that they could have one at Ironton, only half a mile distant, and asking permission to hold their meetings at that place. Believing it to be best for the interests of the 0, and of the fraternity, I authorized the temporary removal, until this meeting of the Grand D. A similar request was made by Mystic Tie Lodge, No. 221, but the brethren did not agree upon theÂˇ place where they wished to meet. I therefore authorized them to select the most suitable place they could find, and upon which all could agree, and to report their acts to the Grand D.

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I authorized a Procession and Oration for Rising Sun 0 , No. 13, on the 9th of AuguSt last, the petition stating "that the "was in a flourishing condition, and they thought a public " demonstration would do much good."

Several petitions have been received, asking for pennission to receive as members persons who had been members of C£J which had ceased working, and from whom they could get no demits. Taking into consideration the present condition of our country, and that the old rules and regulations of :M~onry say that " every 'Ii Mason should belong to some 0," I have granted permi~sions, where the parties were every way in good standing, believing it would be for the best interests of the fraternity. A similar application has been made for permission to make a Mason of a person living in the jurisdiction of a 0 which had ceased work. I refused permission, becaUfle I .did not deem the legal!yextinct until so declared by the Grand 0, or by a surrender of the Charter, and because I believed, that with more peaceable times, most of the C€J would wish to resume labor, and that the Grand 0 would authOrIze them to do so. Admitting the correctness of the premises, it follows that no 0 can act upon the petitiono£ such an applicant without viol,ating the ancient usages of the craft and the plain law of this Grand D. As the questi<)ll may come up in other CE::J, now that so many ha.ve ceased to work, and more or less have forfeited their lJharters, and as there are those who claim that in such cases the. nearest working 0 has jurisdiction, it may be wen for the Grand 0 to settle the question, so that no trouble may arise hereafter. I have received a report from Bro. J. G. Anderson, specially authorized byrne, under resolution of the last Grand 0 (page (1) of the organization of St. James' 0, U~ D., on the 24th of June la.st. I made several other appointments, under the same resolution, but have received no report of their doings. I received a communication from the Grand Secretary, stating that a dispensation had been issued by Bro. Joab Houghton, D.

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D. G. 1\1., in New l\Iexico, for a 0 at Fort Union in that territory, and that the dispensation by laws, etc., had been returned, asking for a Cha,rter. As nothing could be done until the present meeting of the Grand 0, I authorized the continuance or the dispensation up to the present time, and recommend such action on your part as may be deemed necessary. I received a communication from Bro. McJilton, Grand :l\1astcr of the Grand 0 of :Maryland, in regard to the appointment of a ~lasonic Chaplain to attend to the sick and wounded about 'Vashington, and near the battle-fields. I answered him, that I fully approved the plan, but thought that Missouri :1\1<180n8 had enough to do to attend. to their own wounded and disahleu members; yet, if possible, I had no doubt but the fraternity in this State would' do aU they could to alleviate the distresses of their brethren, wheresoever dispersed around the globe.

I refer his communication to you; and ·recommend a favorable consideration, if consistent with- the state of our finances and our duty to the members of our own C€J. This communication is all I have received from my Brother Grand Masters, nor have I been favored with the proceedings of other Grand CEtl, except those of Illinois, Indiana, New Jersey and Louisiana, to whose Grand Secretaries I return my thanks. I have granted no dispensations for new CE:::J during the past year; but one petition was received, and that was for a 0 at New H:1Vcn, in 'Yashington county. The time was so short, between my receiving the petition and the meeting of the Grand 0, that I deemed it Lest to refer the mattet' direct to you. I received a letter from Bro. James N. Burnes, upon the subject of District-Deputy Grunt! )!astcrs, suggesting that they should be a ppointecl so as to be prepared for duty after this session of the Grand D. Concurring most fully, as I do, with Bro. Burnes upon the subject of correctness and uniformity of work, the time was too

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limited for any beneficial action. The question is one of paramount importance ~ the fraternity, as, in llrder to secure the blessings of the Institution, Masons must be able to prove themselves such wheresoever dispersed around the globe. There has been three plans to effect this purpose before the craftsmen of this country, each of which has been tried, and each of which has failed to accomplish the purpose. One plan is, to have a Grand Lecturer, to travel through the State and teach the CEJ in t1:leir own halls. This is, probably, the best plan, so far as uniformity is concerned ; but the CE:J are generally unwilling to bear the expense. Another plan is, to have District Dcputy路Grand 1\1astersresiding in di~erent parts of the State. That this plan has failed is evidenced by the want of uniformity in the work now in the State, anJ by the fact that the Grand 0 abolished the office. The other plan is to have the Grand Lecturer exemplify the work before the members of the Grand 0 at its annual sessions. This plan, also, has failed, because the mem" bel'S of the Grand 0 seldom attend to the "exemplification" sufficiently to have the work correct,_ according to the Grand Lecturer. If they would learn the work, as exemplified, probably this would be the best - because the cheapest - plan to have uniform work. The Grand 0, at its last session, adopted the District-Deputy system, similar to the plan repealed by the Grand 0 in 1861, and decided to have ten districts. A committee was appointed to district the State, who were to report to this session of the Grand 0, which report will, no doubt, be laid before you at the proper time. In connection wi~h this subject, there is a resolution on page -26 of last year's proceedings, which I recommend to be carried out this year. It is as follows:

" Resolved, That, in the exemplification of the several-degrees " of Masonry by the Grand Lecturer during this communication, " the representatives of the subordinate e::e:J be earnestly requested " to attend."

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This comprises all my acts during the year that I oeem of sufficient importance to place before the Grand 0, and I trust they will meet the approval of my brethren. In conclusion, I must refer to the dark clouds which hang over our country, and 路which do, and must, affect OUf Order. When these clouds will disperse and the skies brighten I am not able to foretell. AB yet darkness dwells upon the face of the deep" and I can give you no advice better than that of the old charge published in 1722, which says: "A Mason is a peaceable " sUbject to the civil powers wherever he resides, or works, and is "never concerned in plots or conspiracies a,gainst the welfare of " the nation, nor behaves himself undutifully to inferior magis" trates ; for ~iasonry has always been injured by war, bloodshed "and confusion: so ancient. kings and princes have been much " disposed to encourage the craftsmen, because of "their peacea" bleness and loyalty, whereby they practically answered the cavils " of their adversaries, and promoted the honor of the fraternity, "who have ever flourished in times of peace. So that, if a " brother should be a rebel against the State, he is not to be " countenanced in his rebellion, however he may be pitied as an "unhappy m an, and, if convicted of no other crime - though " the loyal brotherhood must, and ought to, disown his rebellion, " and gIve no umbrage Or ground of political jealousy to the " Government for the time being - they can not expel him from " the 0, and his relations to it remain indefeasible." Such is the law of Free :Masonry, which has sustained us through the dark hours and civil commotions of the world ;it places the Institution upon a ground where absolute monarchs, as well as more free governments, have approved its course. I charge you, my brethren, that you adhere to its principles, so that thtre be no strife among you, except who shall best work and best agree. GEORGE 路WHITCOMB. Bro. Vincil offered the following, which was, on motion, adopted:

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MASO~S

Resnlved, That the address of the M. 'V. Grand Master be referred to a committee of three, to distribute the subjects therein ~ontained to appropriate committees. The following brethren were appointed a committee, in accordance with the foregoing: Bros. R. E. Anderson, R. T. Edmonston, E. Rush, The Grand Secretary read the following Report on Foreign Correspondence, and, on motion of Bro. Cunningham, the sa.me was received and ordered to be printed:

THE

M. W.

GRAND 0

A. F. A.

~L-\so~s OF ~:IISSOURI:

Your Committee on Foreign Correspondence begs leave to submit the following report: The proceedings of the following Grand LÂŁJ have been received and examined: California, Connecticut, Colorad.o, Iowa, Indiana, Illinois, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, :Maine, :Maryland, Michigan, Massachusetts, New York, New Hampshire, Xebraska, New Jersey, Rhode Island, Vermont, \Visconsin, District of Columbia.

CALIFORNIA. The T:hirteenth Annual Communication of this Grand CJ was held in the city of San Francisco, 13th l\Iay, 1862. Rt. W. \Villiam C. Belcher, D. Grand ~Master, presiding; 105 CEb represented. From the report of the Grand Secretary we learn that dispensations for the formation of ten new CÂŁJ wel~e issued from his office dW'ing the past year. The petitions ror the dispensations, with the demits of the several petitioners, the re~ommendat.ions of the neighboring Chartered Cfb, the certificates as to the qualifications of the officers proposed, and all other papers required by law, were in proper form. This is the correct way to do business. If applicants for the formation of CEb will not take the trouble to procure suitaLle l:::J rooms, jewels and furniture, and send to Grand 0 the neCCSl::u,f,Y

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papers in proper form, including 'demits, it were betterto let them remain in their old l:â&#x201A;ŹJ. The facility with which CEJ of late years have been instituted in our jurisdiction have been productive of injury to the craft. Let us hope for the future that a 5tricter scrutiny will be exercised as to qualifications, furniture and accommodations before granting dispensations. There were one hundred and twenty-eight Cf!:J in existence, according to the report of the Grand Secretary, the returns of which were received in proper time to enable that 'officer to make his report at the commencement of the session. Bro. W. C. Belcher, from the Committee on Correspondence, presented a report covering seventy closely printed pages. It is an able and elaborate review of the Âˇproceedings of the several Grand CEtJ. Commenting on the transactions of our Grand 0 for 1861, the committee approve of the recommendation of P. G. Master McFarland-that the power to grant dispensations be restricted to the Grand Master; they also approve the action of Grand 0 on the subject of non-affiliated Masor.s and ministers of the gospel. The committee deem as unjust the rule of our Grand q in requiring a distinct ballot for each degree, and the requiring a rejected candidate, ror the second or third degrees, to wait twelve months before he can apply again. If, say the committee, the E. A. or F. C. is unworthy, try hiin, and place a perpetual bar in the way of his progress; hedge about the entrance to our gates, as much as the strictest may desire, but w~en once we have opened them, and welcomed the applicant as a brother, let us not stay his progress without good cause shown. There is much good sense in the foregoing, and your committee would call the attention of the Grand 0 to the subject. The committee playfully allude to the donation made to us in 1861, of all the books, pamphlets, &c., belonging to the Grand D. \Va can assure our Brother Belcher that we highly prize the donation, as we are a lover of books, old as well as new, and that the donation will make quite an addition to our library. In commenting B

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on the proceedings of the Grand.D of New Hampshire, the committee condemn the acts of the Grand Master in granting dispensations for conferring the clegrees upon persons about leaving their homes, in cases where it did not appear to him" that the Institution would be damaged." Your committee agree with California in t):lis condemnation. The practice produced bitter fruit in this jurisdiction in 1849. We also agree with the committee in rebuking the pretensions of Past-Masters, who refuse to sit in a 0 when presided over by a Senior Warden. A very able and extended report was presented by Bro. Gilbert B. Claihorne, on the difficulties existing between the' Grand CEJ of Maine and England, relative to the making of :Masons of citizens of Maine by CÂŁ:J under the jurisdiction of the Grand 0 of England. If our brethren of Maine would act upon our advice, tendered a year or two ago, they would check, if not cure, the evil complained of, by refusing to acknowledge any Masons so made. An able report on "Honorary :Membership" was presented by the committee on jurisprudence, which we would be glad to transfer to these pages, did our limits permit. In concluding this notice of the Grand 0 of California, we must be permitted to say, that, in point of ability and masonic talent, it is second to . none on this continent. :M. W. Willia,m Caldwell Belcher, ~iarysville, Grand Master; R. W. Alexander G. Abell, San Francisco, Grand Secretary. COLORADO. The Grand 0 held its First Annual Communication at Denver City, 10th December, 1861. ~i. W. J. ~i. Chivington" Grand Master,presiding; 4 Câ&#x201A;Ź::J represented. The address of the Grand Master is brief, and altogether of a local character. We notice that Bro. Pfouts, formerly of St. Joseph, is SeniorGrand Warden. He was familiar with the work and lectures, as

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taught in this jurisdiction; and he will, no doubt, do much toward introducing a correct mode of work in Colorado. M. W. J. M. Chivington, Grand Master, Denver; R. W. O. A. 'Vhittemore, Grand Secretary, Parkville. C O"NN E C TIC U T. The Grand 0 assembled in New Haven, 14th May, 1862. :M. W. Howard B. Ensign, Grand Master, presiding; 64 ~ represented. The Grand Master, in feeling language, alluded to the inviolability of the'masonic tie in the South, and thanks our Heavenly Father for tbis proof of the sacredness of our principles. He prays that another year may find 0\11' correspondence renewed, and peace and happiness, universal, and perfect, again pervading the whole extent of our once-flourishing land. The Grand ~iaster decided that certain persons (citizens of Connecticut, we presume,) who had been made Masons in Rhode Island, were irregularly made :Masons, and should be treated exactly as profane. This is the true course to pursue; and we advise our brethren of Maine to do likewise. 'Ve notice, in the Grand Master's address, that your committee was appointed representative of the Grand D of Connecticut, near the Gn..,nd 0 of Missouri. Highly honored as we feel we have been by this mark of cor:fidence, we must be compelled to decline it. Having been recognized by our Grand 0 as the representative of the Grand 0 of Illinois, our notion of the fitness of things wi1l not allow us to receive an appointment of a similar character from another grand body. It would look like engrossing more than our share of such honors. There are many Masons of our jurisdiction, "Good men and true," who would feel honored by being accredited as representative of the old and highly influential Grand 0 of C')nnecticut; and we trust the honor intended for us will be conferred on some more worthy brother. The truth is, we are opposed to any brother holding more than one appointment of this character.

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On 12th February, 1862, St. John's 0, No.3, of Bridgeport, celebrated the one hundredth anniversary of its organization. On the 21st March following, St. John's 0, No.4, of Hartford, celebrated its one hundredth anniversary. We question if two celebrations of a .similar character have occurred in any jurisdiction on this continent. The Grand D was called upon to mourn the loss of several brethren; among whom was R. W. Frederick P. Ooe, DeputyGrand Master, and R. W. William H. Jones, who was路 Grand Secretary from 1820 to 1830. The Grand .Master favors the one ballot for the three degrees, and administers a rebuke to those brethren, who, absent on the night of balloting, are dissatisfied at the admission of the candidate, and stops him for the second or third deg~ees. How much more masonic and manly is it to prefer charges at once against the objectionable E. A. or F. 0., and, if found guilty, to deprive him of those few privileges which he possesses? The Grand Master shoW'S up the humbug of cases of emergency, and, in forcible language, condemns the practice: truthfully saying, that Masons so made know nothing of masonry; they can give no good account of their faith,and, far from bringing a credit to the fraternity they ha.ve joined, they only show their ignorance of masonic principles, and expose the D that admitted them. The Most Viorshipful Grand ~Iastcr appears fully to understanu the workings of ~lasonry in his jurisdiction; and his a.ddress is a kind, fraternal and out-spoken document. R. W. Bro. Storer, having held the office of Grand Sccret'ary for twenty-seven years, declined a re-election. . The Grand Secretary presented a well written report on Foreign Correspondence, and closes as folloW's: "Having finished the foregoing .report, my duties as servant are brought to a close. ~iy last report is " of the Grand " completed, my last record closed up, and I go into dignified " retirement."

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Farewell, Bro. Storer! Thou wert a faithful officer and true l\iason, in times when fidelity and truth were disregarded by too many apostate :Masons. May your declining years be comforted by a consciousness of having faithfully discharged your duty, and, when the la.st hour comes (be it far distant), when earth and you are about to bid each other farewell, may you be strengthened by faith in the merits of the Lion of the tribe of Judah. M. W. Alvin P. Hyde, of Tolland, Grand :Master; R. W. Lucius E. Hunt, of Hartford, Grand Secretary.

ILLINOIS. The Grand Lodge assembied in Springfield, Oct.'7th, 1862. :M. W. F. M. Blair, Grand Master, presiding. Seven P. Grand Masters, a number of P. Grand Officers and Past-Masters, and the Representatives of two hundred and fiftyeight C€J present. The Grand Master devotes a· large portion of his. address to the "Work, Ritual and Lectures," and also the rights of the "Grand Master." Under the head of our " Country and our Order," the Grand Master gives utterance to just and masonic sentiments, :which show that, in these trying times, he has a true conception of masonic duty. Thirteen dispens~tions for the formation of new CE!J were issued: of these five are military CE!J. The report on Correspondehce was presented by Bro. Hibbard. His a brief paper, noticing, without comment, such proceedings of Grand 4b as came to hand. Past-Grand :Master Buck offered a "preamble and a series of resolutions on the subject of 'Work " and Lectures' " (they do not appear in the proceedings), which were repeatedly discussed, when a paper was placed in the hands of the Grand Master by the "Conservators' Association," for the purpose of receiving signatures. This paper sets forth that the

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"Conservators' Association of the State of lllinois" is strictly masonic and loyal; but as it appears that the continuance of said association would have the effect to create confusion and discord among the brethren of the jurisdiction, because of its objects being misunderstood, they therefore withdraw from said association, and declare it dissolved. This document bears the signature of sixtytwo conservators. Past-Grand Master Anderson offered the following: Resolved. That the brethren who have this day renounced, III this Grand 0, the Order of Conservators, and all others under the jurisdiction of this Grand 0, who may have the work and lectures, of the first three degrees of J\lasom'y in thei! possession, either printed or written in cypher, or a key thereto, be required to surrender the same to the Grand l\iaster, or otherwise dispose of the same, within sixty days from the路 adjournment of this Grand D. A conservator succeeded in having the resolution laid on the table. 'Ve would here leave this painful subject, without comment, trusting that the Grand 0 of Missouri, seeing the condition of their sister jurisdiction, would avoid this great outrage upon the rights and sovereignty of Grand 0 jurisdictions, and their members; but, unfortunately for the peace and dignity of the Grand 0 of lllinois, the evil effects of this association have not ceased with its pretended dissolution. 'fhere are some of this secret organization actively enga.ged, at the present time, in the unholy work of stirring up strife and contention among their brethren, to such an extent, that fears are entertained of a rupture of llEnois' into of such a character as will split the Grand fragments. Since the close of Grand 0, edicts have been issued by the Gra.nd l\iaster, which have been answered by angry rejoinders; and individual CEJ, taking part in the strife, issue circulars, sadly wanting in masonic courtesy, and, worse than all, the strong arm of the civil law was sought to be invoked, to aid in the

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suppression of those mischief-makers. If thi~ state of things coqtinues a little longer, it is easy to foresee the result. Have Bros. Jonas, Lusk, Lavelly, Warren, Anderson, Hibbard and Buck, with other old and intelligent :1'1a80ns, lost their deserved influence with the l\1:asons of TIlinois? Can they devise no means to check this gre~t scandal on the fraternity? Is th'Jre not masonic talent and intelligence enough .among the officers, past-grand officers and members of the Grand 0 to regulate all matters connected with "The Ritual, Work and Lectures of Symbolic Masonry," without the aid of a secret organization (having many features in common with the Jesuits) in their midst? Is there no pride left to the pupils of Barney, Lusk, Dickey, Lavclly, Reynolds and others, that they are willing to acknowledge by their acts that these brethren were blind guides, and that through this organization alone, who~e corner-stone is a violation of all that Mnsonshold sacred, can the real beauties of the inner sanctuary become visible? Shame! shame! ye Masons of Illinois, with your 360 CEJ, 13,000 members, and your acknowledged influence and talent, tha.t, in the simple matter' of work, you will suffer your Grand 0 t~ be rent asunder, and this by outside and inside insidious influences, operating on the minds of the stlfish, the ignorant and the unreflecting. We have been particular in thus noticing the condition of our brethren and neighbors across the river, for we know not how soon similar scenes may be enacted among ourselves. 'Ve would earnestly implore our brethren to remember the solemnity of our mutual engagements, the importance of harmony and good fellowship, and the duty of meeting this heresy with firmness and decision, should it raise its false front among us. To our brethren of the Grand 0 of TIlinois-for many of whom we entertain a sincere regard-we would sa,y, for God's sake, compose your differences, recognize and obey the authority of your Grand 0, lay aside all ambitious aspirings and unkindly feelings,

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and let your only conteution be, who can best work and best agree. M. W. F. M. Blair, Chicago, Grand l\laster; R. W. Harman G. Reynolds, Springfield, Grund Secretary.

INDIAN A. The Grand 0 assembled in the city of Indianapolis, :May 26, 1862. R. W. John B. Fravel, Deputy-Grand Master, presiding; 259 CÂŁJ represented-twelve under dispensation. The Deputy-Grand Master presented an address to the Grand 0, in which he condemns, in severe terms, those cases of emergency too frequently resorted to by CÂŁJ to gratify the whims of men who, living for years under the shadow of a masonic 0, never think of becoming l\lasons until about to travel, or join the army or navy: then, for the first time, they are suddenly inteI ested in benefiting their fellows. Of course they are not influenced by mercenary motives. .A. kind friend hands in their petitions; b~t the applicants have no time to wait the usual time-their petitions must be acted upon immediately. Solemn enactments and usage must not interpose any balTier~for is it not a case of emergency? The is accommodating. The disinterested lovers of Free Masonry are entered, passed and raised in one night; and they go forth with no knowledge of Masonry, and are a reproach to the 0, who declared their cases to be emergencies. We observe some things in the proceedings before us which we at this time decline to notice. When reason resumes her sway, and the troubles which our country are now laboring under are ended, we may, if in a position to do so, again revert to these proceedings. M. W. John B. Fravel, of La-port, Grand :M:aster; R. W. Francis King, of Indianapolis, Grand Secretary.

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IOWA. The proceedings of this Grand embraced in one pamphlet.

for 1861-2 are before us,

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The Grand 0 assembled at Keokuk, 3d June, 1862. M. W. Thomas H. Benton, Jr., Grand Master, presiding; 80 C2J represented. The Grand Master~s address shows an intimate acquaintance with the condition of Masonry in Iowa. On the duties of :MasOllS at the present time his views are eminently masonic, and are a rebuke to those over-zealous brethren who would sacrific~ every Mason who may differ with them in opinion. After quoting the second of the old charges, and the second section of the fourth, he thus proceeds: . "In order to comprehend the subject fully, we 'must keep up the distinction between our relations and duties as citizens, and our relations and obligations as Masons; for, while political and ecclesiastical offelliles may render a brother liable to the civil or ecclesiastical law, they furnish no grounds for charges against hib;l for unmasonz'c conduct. They are virtually beyond the jurisdiction of our masonic regulations: Hence it follows that, while it is our imperative duty, under the law of the land, to deal with and punish a brother, as a citizen, for disloyalty to the government; we can ll{)t, if he be guilty of 'no other offense, infringe his rights as a Mason: they are z"ndefeasible." The report on Correspondence was presented by Bro. Henry S. Jennings, n.nd it is what it purports to be: a review of the proceedings of the several Grand CEJ which came to hand. He takes them up in the order in which they present themselves, extracts liberally, and comments courteously and masonically. Commenting on an extract from the addre~s of the Grand :Master of Connecticut, our brother pertinently says: ""We have seen young brothers, not three months I\iaster I\Iasons, assume to know all there was to be lea.rned in Masonry, :1!!d despise the ignorance (?) of those who had carefully studied its literature, its jurisprudence and its symbols for years." By a resolution of the Grand 0, applicants for new Câ&#x201A;ŹJ are required to give to the M. W. Grand :Master a description of the

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room to be occupied, and if by him thought to be insecure, that he refrain from granting a dispensation until a safe room can be procured; also the Masters of the Subordinate CÂŁJ in the jurisdiction are required to make a report to Grand 0 at the nextAnnual Communication, giving a complete and accurate description of the rooms occupied by their CEJ. M. W. Thomas H. Be~ton, Council Bluffs, Grand Master; R. "IN. Theodore S. Parvin, Iowa City, Grand Secretary. The Grand

. KANSAS. assembled in the city of Topeka, October 21,

1862. M. W. Joseph Saqui, Grand Master, presiding; 11 CÂŁJ represented. From the truly masonic address of the Grand Master, we select the followi~g : " But, while we owe fealty and obedience to the civil govern-" ment, our obl'igations to oU'r Order must not be forgotten. " No merely political conduct can, or does; affect " the standing of aMason, or alter our relations of fraternity and " brotherhood toward him. The history of the past "is the apostle of the present; and it teach~s us a suggestive " lesson-that Masonry never yet descended from her high position, " to participate in the struggles of policy or of warfare, that the " error was not fatal to her prosperity and usefulI:\ess, and not, " unfrequently, to her local existence. Let us be warned by the " past." The reported decisions of the :M. W. Grand Master are in accordance with masonic law, and prove him to be well versed in that knowledge so necessary to an enlightened discharge of his ' duty. Bro. Grand Secreta.ry Carr presented the report on Correspondence, in which he notices, and comments upon, several subjects of importance: this he does in a felicitous' manner, reflecting much credit on himself and his Grand D.

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'Ve notice that Grand I\Jaster Saqui presented his credentials as representative of the Grand 0 of Missouri, near the Grand 0 of Kansas. His address upon the occasion, and that of the R. W. D. Grand Master Holliday, breathe the true spirit of Masonry. But it was reserved for our worthy Bro. Past-Grand l\laster Rees to give utterance to language which falls upon our ear like music wafted over some quiet lake on a summer eve. As the traveler, journeying over a sandy desert,. faint and weary, descries afar off the palm trees, sure indication of shelter from the noon-day sun, and water to cool his fevered brow, so do we, amid the clash of ; steel, and the vehem~'nt denunciations of angry men, hear the words of peace, of good will, of kind regards, of sympathy with us in our great trouble; and they seem to us like an arch of promise, which tells us, in words of burning eloquence, that though wars red lightning may flash athwart the horizon, though the thunders may roll through our verdant路 prairies and luxuriant valleys, and our fields be 路bathed in ensanguined blood, yet Masonry~ type of peace, and love, and good will to man, speaking through the mouths of her cherished sons, bids us be of good cheer; that the mystic chain is still glowing with refulgent brightness; that the sacred links are as firm and enduring as the eternal hills; and that every throb of the masonic heart of l\1issouri is responded to from Kansas to Maine, and beyond the great mountains, down amid the pleasant places bordering on the Pacific; and that, although now temporarily separated by cruel war from some of our erring sisters, a time will come, and 0 God! may it be shortly, when all will again be united, never, never more to be separated. ,,ye thank the Grand 0 of Kansas, its Grand MaBter, Deputy and Brethren, and especially our R. W. Bro. Rees, who, in this hour of our sorrow, has not forgotten his masonic bIrth-blace. Masons of Kansas, "May peace be within thy walls, and prosperity within thy palaces!" 1\1. 'V. Jacob Saqui, Grand Master, Atchison; R. W. E. T. Carr, Grand Secretary, Fort Leavenworth.

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KENTUCKY. The Gr&nd LJ assembled in Louisville, October 20, 1862. M. W. Hiram Bassett, Grand Master, presiding. Upon a call of the roll, it was found that a constitutional number of Cf!J were not represented, when the Grand 0 adjourned until the next day. On the following morning, at 8 o'clock, the Grand Master called the Craft tq order, when it WaB again 'found that a constitutional number of C€::J were not present. A committee was then appointed to confer with the Grand Master in regard to what constitute~ a constitutional number of C£J, and to report at 3 o'clock. At 3 o'clock, the Grand 1.1aster stated that, after consulting with the committee" he was satisfied he -~ad the power to suspend all the Cfb,'for the time being, which had not complied with the constitutional requirements. They having been cited by the Grand Secretary to appear before the Grand 0 and show cause why their charters should not be arrested, and they having failed to obey said citation', the Grand ~laster did, then and there, suspend the labors of one hundred and tl:irtj'-eight CElJ One~third of the remaining active C£J being found to be represented, the Grand 0 WaB then opened in ample form. The Grand ~Iaste~, during the past year, by- order of the Grand 0, reprimanded twenty-seven CE:J. He recommends economy in expenditures, and, under the head of ,., :Masonry and civil government," he expresses just and sensible views, reviewing in a truly masonic spirit the second of the " Old Charges." The Grand Master, in suitable terms, announced the death of Past-Grand Master Henry Wingate, an old, intelligent and influential member of the Grand 0; also of Past-Grand ~laster, Thomas Ware, who was ~illed 17th July, 1862.' Truly, are the Fathers departing from among. us. ' A committee of three was appointed to investigate the "Order "of Conservators,. and their purposes, and report at the next " Annual Communication." We notice that our old mend and brother, Philip Swigert, has

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again resumed the pen. At the last communication, he was elected Grand Secretary. M. W. J{)hn B. Huston, of Winchester, Grand Master; R., W. Philip Swigert, of Frankfort, Grand Secretary.

LOUISIAN A. The Annual Communication was held in New Orleans, 10th February. 1862. :M. W. John Q. A. Fenows~, Grand Master, presiding; 33 Câ&#x201A;ŹJ represented. ~ The Grand ~fa8ter alluded to the number of brethren who have engaged in this unnatural war, and says truly, that :Masonry best flourishes in times of peace. Let us, he says, meet like men and .Masons the greater calls upon us, and also remember, in this our time or peril, that the charity of Free Masonry is .universal, and is even to be extended, so far as safety will allow, to a fallen foe.. . From a brief report on Foreign Correspondence, we notice that the Grand 0 of Texas, in June, 1861, ordered their surplus cash to be invested in Con.federate bonds; but the Grand Treasul'er refused to give any account of the funds. The Grand Secretary was directed to make a peremptory demand for" all funds, assets " and money vouchers in his hands." The Grand 0, in suitable terms, noticed the death of P. D. Grand Master~ Thomas H. I.ewis; also the death of R. W. Samuel G. Risk, Grand Secretary, andRe Stephen C. Mitchell, P. G. Treasurer. We notice, that during the election of officers, none were allowed to be present except members and representatives of Câ&#x201A;ŹJ. Is not this right? M. ,Y. John Q. A. Fellows, Grand :Master, New Orleans; R. 'V. Samuel 1\1., Todd, Grand Secretary, New Orleans.

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MAINE. The Grand 0 1862.

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31. 'V. Josiah H. Drummond, Grand :Mastcr, presiding; 90 Câ&#x201A;ŹJ represented. The Grand :Mastcr, after alluding to impositions on the Order by persons peddling books and female 'degrees, says: "The only " way to prevent such impositions is to discountenance all who go " about claiming any particular favor, because they are Masons. , " If a Mason is in distress, let him appeal, as he has the right to, " to the charity of his brethren; but if a person presents nimself " to you to sell a book, or any thing else" and claims that you " shall buy it at a large price, which you do not want, because he "is u. Mason, the very act shows he never should have been a "Mason, and probably is not. He is making merchandise of "nIasonry. He shows that whateycr may hl1ve been his motives " in seeking admission into the Order, he now is induced by " 1nercena1'y motives." Bro. Pearl.presented the report on Foreign Conespondence" classifying it as follows: "Grand 0 Jui'isdiction; :Masonic Decisions and Jurisprudence; Conservl1tors of. Symbolic Masonry; Our National Crisis; }Iasonic Duty." Upon each 9ÂŁ these topics anI' brother has something to say, anu say:; it well, and, did spa,ce a.llow us, we would be pleascu to extract from his report; but time and space admonish us to press onward.. Grand Secretary Berry presented his cred<..:ntiuJs as representative of the Grand 0 of Missouri, l1nd was r<..:e<.:iv(~(l awl w<:ltuIl1cU as such. ~I. 'N. Josiah II. Drummond, Grand :\!astcr, PI)rtlanu; It. 'V. Ira Berry, Grand Secretary, Portland.

l\IARYLAND. The Annual Communica.tion of this Gra,nd 0 was held in Baltimore, Nov. 17, 1862. :\1. 'V. John S. Bcrr.y, Grand 'Master, presiding; 32 CEJ represented. The address of the 1'1. 'V. Grand l'Iaster commends itself to

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every reflecting :Mason. How truthful is the following passage: "These are times which try men in every department of life. The mountains are seemingly carried into the sea, and around us ercrything appears as rapidly shifting as the painted scenery of the stage. There is no anchor, my brethren, but Faith and Hope; but the man who survives this epoch, and preservcs his integrity, will be a much better man than ever before. And the :Mason, who? amid the din and storm without, shall go forth from this temple, and, resolu~ely and fearless.ly~ with Love and Charity, full of compassion and not of hatred, with wQrds of kindness amI not of bitterness, perform the work of a l\Iason, will be a moral hero - it may not be of renown here, but recognized and upproYed when the Supreme M:l~ter selects his jewels." The repor.t on Foreign Correspondence is from the pen or :\1Bro. l\IcJilton, now Grand M:1Ster, and is fully equal to hl::former efforts. He attributes much of the degeneracy of t11(路 times to the Church directly and to Masonry il1llirectlJ. Our ~l. ,Y. Bro., being himself a minister of the Gospel, can speak understandingly as to the degenerating influence of the Church; aUlI we will not gainsay him: neither will we deny that the Church has done its share in disturbing the national peace and prcspcrity. But we must enter a plea 拢01' ~Iasonry. While churches, and sects, and creeds are rent asunder, their members dcnouneiug (':.tell other in language anything but Christian, and too many of their ministers fallen low - very low, Free Masonry, like an Egyptian pyramid, 100111S up grandly above and beyond the shallow uevicc8 of lillIe men, and is now, as she was threc thousand Jears ago, the great teacher of love to God and love to man. She is the apostle of labor, by placing modest ,yolth and unsullied illtegl'ity as the associate and clIual of royalty. Hcr wisdOl~l is the glory of God; her strength, Hcverence for HIS Name and obcdience to HIS Laws, natural ?-nd rcvealed; and her beauty that intense charity which teaches her votaries that man evelJwhere is his brother, and that, no matter how much he may be oppressed by

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error, ignorance and superstition, it is the true mission of Masonry to enlighten the understanding, to dispel ignorance, and, by t,eaching a truer and more ÂŁublime conception of the unity of God, to dispel the web of superstition which craft and fraud have woven around the minds of men. If M:asolls were true to their glorious mission, truth, which is ,mighty, because of God, would prevail. \Vars and bloodshed would cease; "hypocrisy and deceit , would be unknown among us; sincerity and plain dealing would distinguish us, and the heart and tongue would join in promoting each other's welfare and rejoicing in each other's prosperity." NI. 'V. John N. McJilton, D. D., of Bdtjmore, Grand Master; R. 'V. Joseph Robinson, of Baltimore, Grand Secretary.

l\fICHIGAN. The Grand D assembled in Detroit, 14th January, 1863. M. \V. F. Darrow, Grand Master, presiding; 128 CEJ represented. The Grand Ma.ster notices the death of Bro. Horace S. Roberts, a Past-Grand Master. Xhe remainder of the Grand lVlaster's address is. devoted to work, this being the especial sensation at this time. We find by the proceedings that the Grand 0 did not agree with the Grand 1\iaster in his admiration for this new and zmpro'ved work, " analyzed by philologists," for they referred the whole subject to a committee, who are to report at the next session of the Grand D. In the meantime, to prevent accidents, the Grand 0 adopted the following: " ,: " " " "

"Resolved, That all CEJ, within this jurisdiction, are enjoined and prohibited from encouraging, promoting or permitting, the delivery or tea.ching any masonic lectures or work which hav~ not been sanctioned and authorized by this Grand 0; and all brothers, within this jurisdiction, are prohibited from delivering or teaching such lectures to CftJ in this State, unless hereafter authorized 80 to do by this Grand D." The' foregoinf!" resolution, in addition to its publication in the

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proceedings before us, is to be sent to the Subordinate CÂŁJ, in the form of a circular. 1\1. \Y. J. Eastman Johnson, of Centreville, Grand ~1a.ster; 11.. ,Y. James Fenton, of Detroit, Grand Secretary. ~IASS.A.CliUSETTS.

The pamphlet, containing the transactions of this Grand LJ, embrace three quarterly, and the Annual, Communication, wbiel) latter was held a.t Free l\Iasons' Ha.ll, Boston, December 10, 1802. :.\1. 'V. \Villiam D. Coolidge, Grand Master, presiding. The Grand Lodge, during the year, appropriated the sum of $800 for charitable purposes, disbursed partly by the Conunittc..:' on Charity. On December 30th, (the 27 th falling on :l ~:.Ltunh'y, ) the Grand 0 assembled for the exemplification of the work, the installation of the officers and the a.nnual feast. The Grand 0 recognized. the Grand 0 of Chili, Si)uth America. In the evening, the Grand l\Iaster delivered a.n auclrc:3s, fro111 which we ta.ke the following: "For this state of war there is no precedent; nor is there precedent for such a sudden influx into the Institution from the army: of those, who, from the circumstances of the case, must be made at sight-the prerogative alone 9f the Grand ~IasterÂ as I am taught by a strict examination of the ancient landmarks, and the best counsel of the wise and prudent, whom we all revere." And so, without more ado, the Grand Master issues his dispcllsation, setting aside all the requirements of the Constitution of his Grand 0, which he COVt nanted to support, by which one

hundred and thirhen men U'ere jJrojJosed, balloted for, iniliahd, passed and raiscd-" all within five consl'cuti?'e hours." 'Ye deny, utterly deny, tho existence of any landmark authorizing tl:is wholesale manufacture oE l\Ia.sons. It does not exist. Not the most complaisant Grand l\Ia,ster England has prolluced, even when roya,lty was to be made, ever exercised such

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authority. It has remained for the oldest Grand 0 in America, occupying a front rank for her masonic talent and respectability, to set an example which others will not be slow to imitate; setting aside the Constitution, requirements, usage-everything which appeared路 like a barrier is swept away; and the mandate goes forth that one hundred and thirteen men may be entered, passed and raised, within five consecutive hours, in defiance of covenants, law, usage or common sense. We imagine the Grand :Master quoting the words of the great cardinal, "The pen is mightier than the sword." But we are told, with the utmost complacency, that they were nearly all officers. We care not if they were all Brigadiers. It does notaIter the case a whit. '-tVe will now allow one of the Grand :Master's officers, Bro. William 路W. Baker, D. D. G. M., to speak, believing that he : peaks from experience; "The present unhappy state of our country has somewhat interrupted the regular routine of work in the LE:J, and the call for so many of our citizens, young and old, and their sudden departure for the seat of war, has opened a new business for the 0, which, though as patriots we have submitted to with patience, yet, as :Masons., we cannot but look on with alarm-I allude to the subject of dispensing with those safeguards which the Constitution provides', and which have heretofore exer路 cised ~uch a salutary influence-and making Masons and confen-ing the degrees out of time; hastily, and in many cases, as a natural consequence, carele-ssly and unimpressively. This is as hurtful to . V ~ry many the candiclateas it is tv the Institution. of those who have thus taken their degrees are men of middle age, who have had ample time, in many years, to have availed themselves of the" benefits of the Order; but they have defelTed it, or gave it no thought, and now take it up, it is to be feared, more with the expectation of being specially benefited by it, than of J'ielding anything in return." W. William Parkman, of Boston, Grand Master; R. W. Charles W. ~Moore) of Boston, Grand Secretary. }.!.

OF THE STATE OF MI8S0URI.

NEW YORK .. The Grand 0 assembled in the city of New York, June 8,

1862. 1\1:. W. Finley M:. King, Grand :Master, presiding; 422 CE!J represented. The address of the Grand 1\iastel~, and documents connected with it, cover thirty~five pages. The receipts of the Grand 0 are reported at...•...... $19,030 69 Expenditures 19,208 24 Balance due Grand Treasurer.................... $177 55 Bad management, my brethren of New York! The balance should be the other way. Eleven dispensations for new C€tJ. were issued, and eight for military C€J, attached to brigades and regiments. It seems that there were some doubts as to the utility of military CEJ from the following statement. The Grand Master says: " I also received a third application for a dispensation, to estab.. " !ish a 0 under circumstances similar to those which led to the " granting of the above dispensations. 'Vhile the propriety of " granting it was under consideration, I counseled with the resident " Grand Officers, and with brethren of eminence in military life, " who distinctly and' ~nequivocally stated that the establishment of "such bodies in regimental or other military organizations, in "active service, wou.l~ be productive of evil effects, and might " lead to insubordination, because a relaxation of discipline would " follow from a com~ing]ing together of officers and men, through " a practical reYerSi6~ of their respective military relations, in a " masonic point of :i~w." The report on Foreign Correspondence, presented by Bro. Ellicot Evans, covers sixty~eight pages, thirty of which are devoted to the Grand e:e:J of America; the remaining thirty-eight pages are devoted to European Grand l:£J. From this latter source we learn that there is a clandestine 0 in London, which causes

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masonic documents, 'with seals attached, to be manufactured, and then sent to Prussia, where they are disposed of by a person named Bloch, who also furnishes the purchaser~ with what he calls the "externals of lHasonry," by which they believe they can impose themselves upon the credulous. This Bloch, on being questioned by the representative of the Grand 0 of England in Berlin, acknowledged that several persons, who, as Israelites, could 110t be initiated in Prussian LEJ, had been made acquainted by him with the" externals" of Free :Masonry, and furnished with documents. Similar documents have been puLlished in New York, and dated" Vallee de New York." 'Vewould earnestly advise the brethren of this jurisdiction - especially of the CEb in St, Louis - to be very guarded in their intercourse with persons, claiming to be Masons, made on the continent of Europe ; and we entreat of them to reject all foreigners presenting documents of a masonic character which claim for their possessors rights and privileges incompatible with the integrity of Ancient Craft i\-lasonry. 1'0 attempt anything like an extended review of the voluminous proceedings before us, within our limited space, would be impossi· ble. A Grand 0 that is in correspondence with nearly every Grand 0 in the world, and which devotes so large a portion of its proceedings to European :Masonry, may well claim a degree of considera,tion not accorded to other Grand CEJ. \Vith a roll of 450 r::§:J, and 3. membership of 30,835, it would seem that the Grand 0 or New YOl'k possesses all the externals of prosperity. :May the :Masons of the Empire State profit by the bitter experience of the past, and may no overweening ambition prompt any of its members to disturb that peace and tranquility now apparently existing among them! Our H,. ,Y. Bro. 1\1. J. Drummond presented his credentials as representative of the Grand 0 of Missouri, and was received and acknowledged accordingly. ~I. 'V. John J. Cra,ne, M. D., Grand M'aster, New York; R. ,Y. James 1\1. Austin, M. D., Grand Secretary, New York.

'OF THE STATE OF MISSOURI.

NEW HAMPSHIRE. The Annual Communication was held in Concord, 11th June,

1862. 11. W. Aaron P. Hughes, Grand Master, presiding; 42 C2::J represented. There arp, several masonic decisions reporh'~ in the address of the M. W. Grand :Master, which deserve more than a passing notice: "The right of a Warden (in the absence of the :Master) to congregate a 0, preside and confer degrees, and do all things pertaining to the office of Master; the right of appeal to Grand 0 ; non-affiliated Masons cannot visit any 0 ,beyond a limited number of times; not entitled to charity from the fund; cannot join a masonic procession; cannot claim a masonic funeral; the right of any member of a Subordinate 0 to object to the initiation, passing or raising, at any time before the degree is conferred, and this without being compelled to disclose his reasons." The Grand Master alludes to the eagerness with which the" higher degrees" are sought after. Adoptive or Ladies' :Masonry finds no favor at his hands: "It is Frenchy. It is a relic or the French Revolution, when anarcby and infidelity .were rampant. It is to be classed with the trash that itinerant Masons haye to vend."

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The report on Corresponaence was presep.ted by Grand Secretary Chase. It is a courteous paper, full of sound masonic criticism on the doings of other grand bodies, and well repays a perusal. Our own Grand 0 is noticed in a' kind and fraternal m,anner. On cases of emergencies, our brother pertinently says: " We say let every man bide his time. We finnly believe it would be better for the Order, and vastly better for the oandidate, to require good proficiency in one degree before suffered to advance t3 another. We c{mld wish the term emergency were never introduced into the masonic vocabulary." :M. W. Charles H. Bell, Exeter, Grand l\iaster; R. Chase, Hopkinton, Grand Secretary.

"'T. Horace

GRAND LODOE OF A. F. A. MASONS

The Grand 0 assembled in the city of Trenton, 22d J auuary,

1862.

M. ,Y. Isaac Van ":"agoner, Grund :Master, presiding; 52 CEJ represented. The address of the Grand ~faster is local in character, except in his allusion to the unhappy condition of the country. He is gratified that but few changes have been made in the :Musters of CEJ during the past year; apd urges the importance of huving as few changes of officers as possible, more particularly in the office of 'Yorshipful :Master. The Grand Secretary, Bro. Hough, presented a well-written report on con-espondence. Our transactions meet with suitable notice. The Grand 0 failed to come to any decision on the vexed question of ,york. ~I.

'V. Isaac Van 'Vagoner, Grand ~1:asler, Princeton; R. ,Y. Joseph H. Hough, Grand Secretary, Trenton. NEBRASKA. The Grand 0 held its Fifth Annual Communication in Omaha, June 3, 1862. ~I. W. George Armstrong, Grand Master, presiding; 6 Câ&#x201A;ŹJ represented.

The Grand l\Iaster reported the granting of two dispensations for the formation of Cfj during the past year. He is reluctant to grant di~pensations to confer degrees without a compliance with the regulations of his Grand r::!j~ and believes that great injustice is frequently done to the novice, by sending him forth without the ability to work or prove himself a Mason.

1\1. 'V. George Armstrong, Granu

C. J ol'uan, Grand Secretary, Omaha.

~Iaster, Omaha; R. 'V. R.

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RHODE ISLAND. From Rhode Island we have the transactions of several quarterly and special communications, together with the proceedings of the Annual Communication. A Grand 0 of Instruction was organized, consisting of the Grand Master, Past-Grand Masters, Deputy-Grand ~1:lstcrs, Grand 'Yardens and 'V. Masters of the several CEJ in the jurisdiction. The controversy heretofore existing in relation to the oldest 0 in Rhode Island is decided, St. John's 0, at Newport, being entitled to that honor, a dispensation having been granted for its organization by R. W. Thomas Oxnard, Provincial Grand :Mustcl' of l\iasons in North America, bearing date Dec. 27, 1749. In the charter granted to St. John's 0, at Providence, the next in age, the brethren are required to keep the feast of St. Jolin the Baptist, and dine together, an injunction faithfully ~bs2rVed by the brethren of Rhode Island, and worthy of imitation in other jurisdictious. The early fathers of Masonry loved th,e gaod things of this life, and saw no reason why they should not occasionally indulge, always mindful of the old rule: or" enjoying themselves with innocent mirth; treating one another according to ability, but avoiding all excess, or forcing an~y brother to eat or drink beyond his inclination, or hindering him from going whon his occasions call him, or doing or &;tying anything offensive, Or that may forbid an easy and free conversation." Bro. Doyle, Grand Secretary, presented an interesting report on correspondence, in which oUr proceedings are noticed with approval. 1\1. W. Ariel Ba.llou, of \Voonsockett, Grand i\Iaster; R. 'V. Thomas A. Doyle, of Providence, Grand Secretary.

VERMONT. The Grand 0 assembled in Burlington, Jan. 8, 18GB. :M. 'V. Gamaliel 'Yashburn, as Grand :Master, presiding; 58 CEb represented.

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The Grand :Master feelingly and eioquently alluded to the loss which the' Grand 0, and Masonry generally, sustained in the death of Grand :Master Tucker. Few :M:asons in America have been so prominent before the Craft ~ our deceased friend and brother. Of an ardent temperament, he entered with zeal into any project that struck his fancy. Clear and comprehensive in his writings, and of tireless energy, he has, as has been well said, wrote himself and his Grand 0 into a distinction not often enjoyed by other Masons or jurisdictions During the period of the anti-masonic crusade he was ever in the front rank, with his banner displayed, doing good service on the side of truth and justice against bigotry and intolerance. Haswell, Tucker, Doan~, Wench, Potter, and a few other noble spirits, kept the sacred fire alive inVermont-burning in obscurity, it is truE~ until a. brighter a.nd better day came, when the s')und of the gavel once more called the Masons of the Green Mountain State to labor. From 1846-the date of the awakening-to the present time, the course of the Grand 0 of .Vermont has been onward and upward; and its present prosperity is, in a ~ftJat measure, owing to the indomitable will of Bto. Tucker. Our departed brother was born in Boston, ~Iass., January 11, 1800 ; mO\~ed to V er~ont in 1815 ; made a Mason in 1821 ; J unior- Grand Deacon and D. D. Grand Master in 1825; Deputy-Grand :Master from 1829 to 1847 ; Grand Master from 1847 to the time of his death, April 10, 1861. But brother Tucker is gone! " The dust has returned/to the earth, as it was, and the spirit returned to the God who gave it." The report on Foreign Correspondence was presented by Bro. Hollenbeck. It is carefully prep:ued, evincing much research in its composition. The allusion to our national troubles, and the duty of :Masons in these trying times, is eminently masonic, and worthy of the brother who suffered so much in other days. If many of our brethren were imbl:led with the masonic spirit of Bro. Hollenbeck, they would be found exercising that charity which is the brightest jewel of our Order.

OF THE STATE OF MISSOURI.

R. W. Bro. John B. Hollenbeck, after twenty-eight Jears' service as Grand Secretary, being admonished by age, declined a re-election. :May our bro~her's last days be spent ·in quiet, and may he live to see all the links of the masonic chain.again united! M. 'V. Leverett B. Englesby, of Burlington, Grand :Master; R. W. Henry Clark, of Poultney, Grand Secretary.

WISCONSIN. The Grand 0 assembled in Milwaukee, 10th June, 1862. }'1. W. Alvin B. Alden, Grand l\faster, presiding; 107 C£J represented. The Grand 1\1aster notices the death of P. G. ~Iaster, Henry :M. Billings; also of Bro. Ephraim F. Ogden, S. Grand Deacon. The Gra,nd Master received numerous applications from different C€J, during the past year, for dispensations to enable them forthwith to ballot for, and, if elected, to confer the several degrees in Masonry upon citizens who had entered the army; and, in all cases, the Grand ~laster refused to grant the applications. M. W. Alvin B. Alden, Grand l\1a.ster, Portage City; R:W. 'Ym. T. Palmer, Grand Secretary, Milwaukee.

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. We had brought our report to a close when the transactions of this Grand 0 carrie to hand; and we offer this as an excuse for not taking it up in regular order. The pamphlet embraces one special, one semi-annual, an annual and emergent meeting of the Grand D. The special meeting was called to take into consideration the petition of sundry brethren of Alexandria, Virginia, for a dispensation to form a 0 at that place. The reasons assigned for this unusual course are: the difficulty of communicating with the Grand 0 of Virginia; and the statement that said Grapd· 0 forbids those working under its jurisdiction to recognize or hold masonic intercourse with ~I~sons who adhere to their allegiance to the Union.

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The prayer of the petitioners was granted at a subsequent meeting: and the Grand 0 of the District of Columbia has "planted" a 0 'within the masonic jurisdiction of the Grand 0 .of Virginia. Your committee can see no good reasons offered by the Grand o of the D.. C. in thus violating a well-established regulation of Grand C€J, and would, on behalf of the Grand 0 of Missouri, protest against the action of the Grand 0 of D. C. in this respect. The Grand Master say~, that perhaps no Grand Master of ·his jurisdiction has ever granted a greater number of dispensations in the same time, for conferring degrees in cases of "actual emergency," than he has. The M. W. admits that the "emergency'" was no~ of the Order-only to accommodate persons who may use Masonry for their individual benefit. Now, while your committa.e would not deny to the M. W. Grand Master the exercise of any right, privilege or prerogative which he possesses, we deny the power, or the privilege of that officer, to set at naught the landmarks, usage and regnlati~ns of the Order. The Grand Master granted a dispensation for a " Camp 0" to sundry brethren of the 59th Regiment (New York State) Volunteers. Bro. E. L. Stevens presented the report on Foreign Correspondence. It is, in some respects, a singular document. This, however, is not the time to comment upon it. Your committee is taxed with not discovering the "many se-(ere and merited rebukes which our brother administered t~' those of the Order who are plotting treason against the country, and in arms to destroy it." We confess to noticing many things in our brother's report of 1861, and in the report before us, which we do not care at this time to allude to. We believe our duty to be, to allay contention and strife, not to promote it; to labor earnestly to encourage kind feelings, brotherly regards, not to engender malice; and hence we are careful not to introdu~~ any su1:>ject, not of a masonic character, into a report on correspo~dence, which should be purely

OF THE STATE OF MISSOURI.

and wholly masonic. In this spirit, we passed by the rebuke administered to Bro. Pierson, of Minnesota, because of its lack of masonic charity; and we also pass the many wordy proofs which our brother deems necessary to prove his loyalty. We are, as the brother well observes, living in troublous times, when the hint of an unworthy man may cause much persecution to an innocent one. We read, that in the days of the Reign of Terror in France, some of the purest aud noblest of its citizens were brought to the scaffold by the accusations of some of the vilest of men. While such a state of things does not exist among us at this time, there is enough evil in the hearts of men to seize upon a hasty expression, idly spoken, or a doubt expressed, and use them as a pretext for inflicting much injury upon honest, true-hearted, loyal men. Would it not be more in accordance with the teachings of Free Masonry to abEltain from all harsh and unmasonic comment, and prove by our acts, not words, that the teachiugs of the Order are not ~ntirely forgotten? Let us labor zealously to encourage and promote peace among ourselves and among all men; and let us earnestly pray that the day may not be far distant when we will all again be united, never, never more to separate! May God, in his infinite mercy, hasten that d~!

M. W. Y. Peyton Page, Grand Master, Washington, D. C.; R. W. W. Morris Smith, Grand Secretary, Washington, D. C.

CONCLUSION. We have brought our report to a close, and our task, for the present, is ended. In reading the proceedings of the several Grand CEJ, we have been stru~k with the uniform tone of good feeling, of brotherly regard, which, with a few exceptions, pervades them. The kind and appreciative notices of our last year's proceedings, and the words of good cheer and hope which come to us from the several jurisdictions with which we can correspond, are indicative of an earnest sympathy, which, at this time, is truly gratifying. The masonic children of our beloved State, who have

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gone out from among us, do not forget their parent in this hour and for her, with a thoughtful regard for her 110nor,dignity and usefulness. Dear brethren! one and all, the Grand 0 of Missouri thanks you - sincerely thanks you - for this brotherly manifestation. 'Ve trust it will be an additional incentive to us to labor patiently and diligently, to promote peace and harmony, and to work in such a manner toward this end, that, with the assistance of God, our labors may be crowned with success. In 01 del' to accomplish this desirable end, we must subdue our passions 'and prejudices. We must avoid the utterance of harsh and unseemly language. "V'e must bear and forbear, remembering that a " kind ans\',er turneth away 1uath." But, above all, we must prove to the world that Free :Masonry is as strong and enduring in these times or adversity as it was when peace and plenty blessed this once happy land; that Masons are as firmly linked together now as ever they were, and that, although storms and convulsion,S may reqd asunder all other organizations, yet l\Iasonry, resting on the purity of its teachings, can defy all attacks, of whatever character, that have been, or may be, made to cause it to swerve from its integrity. If our brethren will only practice brotherly love, and extend masonic chari~y to erring brethren, then indeed will we have" peace within our walls, and prosperity within our palaces." May He who controls and guides the world send us once more" peace on earth-good. will to men." Respectf~lly submitted,

.of her sorrow; but, in words of eloquence, speak of her

A. O'SULLIVAN. TIro. ~. E. Anderson, from Committee on Grand l\iastcr's address, presented the following, which was, on motion, adopted:

THE

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GRAND LODGE OF "M[SSOURI:

'Ve, the committee to whom was referred the Grand Master's address, would respectfully recommend that the subjects alluded to in the address be distributed as follows, to-wit. :

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That portion on pages 5, 6, relating to relief of CEb, and renewal of the Charter of RaIis 0, No. 33, be referred to Oommittee on Chartered CEJ. That portion on page 10, relative to 0 at Fort Union, in New Mexico, to Committee on Cfb under Dispensation. That portion on page 11, referring to request of Bro. :McJilton, Grand Master of Grand 0 of :Marylalld, and, on page 12, referring to petition for new 0 at New Haven, to Committee on Applications and Communications. Your committee would further recommend that that portjon of the address, refetring to the subject of District-Deputy Grand Masters ~nd Uniformity of 'York, be referred to a special cOIIlll1ittee of three, to be 'appointed by the ~1. W. Grand Master; and further, that the address, as (.l, whole, be approved, and included in the printed proceedings.

R. E.

AJ.~DERSON,

_Chairman.

The :M. 'V. Grand 0 of :Missouri was called from labor uutil 9 o'clock to-morrow morning.

TUESDAY l\loR~ING,

O'CLOCK.

The M. \V. Grand 0 of Missouri wa,s called to labor by :M. :Master. Grand officers at their several stations. Prayer by Grand Chaplain. :Minutes of yesterdn.,Y'sproceedings were read and approved. The Grand Secretary read th0 .following report, which was. received and ordered to be printed:

'V. Grand

GRAND SECRETARY'S OFFICE, GRAND c:::J OF .1\IrssouRI,

St. Louis, May 25, 1863. To

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Brethren: I submit the follo,'dng report, as Grand Secretary, for the past year:

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Immediately after the close of the Grand 0, last year, I addressed communications to the severaL delinquent CEtJ, but, for the want of mail facilities in several portions of the State, fev reached their destinations. The same may be said of the pro· ceedings, by-laws and blank returns. I have endeavored, by correspondflnce and otherwise, to obtain some idea of the condition of the C€J throughout the State, and herewith submit the result, together with the failure of CEtJ to make returns and pay dues:

6. Ark: No returns for 1861-2. 7. Grover: No returns £01' 1860·1·2 ; supposed to have

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down.

10. Shawnee:

0 room burned; member8 dispersed. 1:1. Central: Went down. 16. nlemphis: No returns for 1862; due for 1861, $12. 23. Florida: No returns for 1860-1-2; supposed to have gone down. 27. Temple: 'Vent down. 29. Osage: CJ room burned; m.embers scattered. 33. Ralls: 0 room burq.ed; jewels, furniture and charter destroyed. 37. Dawson: No returns for 1862. 38. Graham: cJ room believed to be burned. 39. Tully: No returns for 1860-1-2; charter surrendered. 41. Bolivar: No returns for 1862. 44. Rochester: No !'eturns for 1862. 46. ~:1artha 'Vashington: No returns for 1860..1·2. 50. Anderson: CJ room burned. 57. Richmond: No returns for 1861-2; suspended labor. 61. Osceola: 0 room burned; members dispersed. G~. IVIaysville: No returns for 1861-2. 64. Landmark: CJ room believed to be burned; members dispersed. 67. Rocheport : No returns for 1862. U8. Tebo: 8uspended lahor.

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69. Alexandria: ~1.

73. 81. 83. 85. 86. 87.

No returns for 1862. Savannah: No returns for 1861·2. Eureka: No returns for 1862. Neosho': Charter obtained from W. :M.; members dispersed. Laclede: Charter surrendered. Johnson : No returns for 1862. 1\litchell ~ D room burned; members dispersed. 'Washington: No dues paid for 1862; ask to have them remitted.

88. 90. 95. 103. 105.

Bates:, 0 room burned; members dispel·sed. Prairie: Went down; members dispersed; charter safe. Acacia : Went down. Carthnge: 0 room burned; members dispersed. Relief: 0 room robbed; members dispersed; no account of charter.

108. 112. 115. 117. 119. 122. 124. 13;). 136. 138.

New niadrid: No returns for 1862. Ezell: No returns for 1861-2. Sibley: No returns for 1862. Versailles: Believed to have gone down. Foster: No returns for 1860·1-2. Dover: No returns for 1860·1-2. Cedar: \\T ent down ; members disp~rsed. Ridgley: 'Vent down; no meeting for two ycarll. Phrenix : No returns for 1862. Round Prairie: Balance for 1861, $10 50; no returns for

1862. 139. Oregon: No returns for 1862. 140. Pappinsville: 0 room. destroyed; members di8persed, 142. Pleasant Groye: Due for 1861, $14; 1862, $23 50. 144. John Dade: 145. Rising Star: 146. ~IcGce: No 147. Buffalo: No

room destroyed; charter saved. 'Went down. returns for 1861-2. returns £01' 1862. 0

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148. Yancey: 0 room robbed.; members dispersed; charter saved. 149. Lexington: No returns for 1862. 152. Linn Creek: 0 room burned; members dispersed. 153. Bloomfield: 0 room 'burned; members dispersed. 157. North Star: No returns for 1862. 158. Cornwell:' 0 room destroyed; members dispersed. 160. Edina: No returns for 1861-2. 161. Thomasville: No dues for 1860-1-2~ 162. 'Whitesville: No dues for 1860-1; they ask remission; ouilt a hall. 165. Maryville: No returns for 1862-3. 166. :Mirabili: Due for 1861, $14 50; no returns for 1862-3. 167. EI Dorado: Due for 1861, $11 50; no returns for 1862-3 168. Fairmount: No returns for 1862-3. 170. Benevolence: No returns for 1860-1-2. 173. Union: No returns for 1860-2; due for 1861, $10. 175. Newton : 0 room robbed; charter missing.176. Point Pleasant: No dues for 1861-2. 177. 'Vinchester: No dues tor 1861-2. 178. Griswold: No returns for 1862. 182. Stewartsville: No returns for 1861-2-3. 184. :l\Iodern: 'Went down; charter believed to be safe. 186. Dayton: 0 room destroyed; members scattered. 195. 'Vet au Glaize: 0 gone d.own. 196. Quitman: No returns for 1862. 197. Camden: Due 10r\1861, $8; no returns lor 1862. 200. vYashburl1: 0 room roubcJ; members dispersed; charter safe. 201. Jamesport: No returns for 1861-2. 203. Pleasant Ridge: No returns ÂŁ01' 1862-3. 204. Beut: No returns for 1861-2-3. 212. Austin: 0 room supposed to be destroyed. 216. 'West Plains: Due for 1862, $13 50.

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217. Quincey: Gone down; members dispersed. 219. Emerson: No returns for 1$62. ~20. Kansas City: No ret11l'DB for 1862; 0 room robbed. 222. Farmers': No returns for 1862. 223. Jasper: 0 destroyed; members dispersed; charter lost. 224. Lamar: 0 room burned; charter in hands of D. Biddlecomb. The following C€J, U. D., whose dispensations were continued to ~by, 1862, but made no returns, have ceased to exist, their dispen~ations having expired by limitation: Knob Noster: :Members dispersed; dispensation believed to be safe. Greencastle, Guilford. Through the kindness of Bro. Geo. D. Foglesong, of Westport, I atn enabled to state that the l:f!:J in Kansas City, Westpo~t and Independence are at work, with a fair promise of future usefulness. I would respectfully ask, in their behalf, a remission of their dues for 1862:'3. They, being on the borders of our State, have suffered much, and it will be but an act of justice, for which they will be grateful, that the Grand 0 grant. their request. The; charter of Washington 0, No. 12, Fayetteville, Ark., was \anded me by Bro. B. F. Little, of Pioneer 0, No. 22, Iowa. I will, unless otherwise' ordered, retain it until a safe opportunity offers to return it, either to the Grand of Arkansas or to the brethren at ·Fayetteville. :t being granted by the Grand 0 of Tennessee, in 1837, before the formation of the Grand 0 of Arkansas, causes it to be cherished by our Fayetteville brethren as their original' charter. Since my report of 1862, I have received the charters of John Dade and Yancey 4b. I have the promise of others, and may obtarin them during the summer. . I have, during the past year, answered many important questions relative to usage, law, &c·. In my replies I have, as heretofore,

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been governed by the" Old Charges," and the Regulations or the Grand O. Several ~ applied to me for permission to resume labor, elect officers, &c. Possessing no such authority, I, in all case8, referred them to the M. W. Grand 1\iaster, furnishing them, at the same time, his address. During the past year, I have been repeatedly 80licited to grant dispensations to confer degrees, issue dispeIl8ations for new C€:J, &c. Of course - having no authDrity to perform the3e acts - I declined, and only mention the matter at this time to show how little Bome of our brethren understand the duties of the different officers of the Grand d. Since the commencement of this report I received the charter and' following property of the late Tuscumbia 0, No. 169: t\v:) r08e-wood columns; three rose-wood gavels; one square; onr. pl1lm}) ; one box-wood, twenty-four inch guage; silver square, compass. and trowel; one Bet of silver, jewels complete; one sword; olit] seal; account and record book, and five dollars in cash, out or which I paid seventy-five cents express charges. I have ::..Iso received the record book, seal, and $23 50 from the late Orion 0, No. 211; also the charter of Tully 0, No. 3~~, and $7 00. I ha,ve received the transcript and dispensation of DeW'itt 0, U. D. They respectfully ask for a charter.

conclusion: there have been no dispensations issued formation of new CE:J during the pas-t yeal'.

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tb::

Fraternally submitted,

A. O'SULLIVAN. Bro. J. N. Burnes presented a preamble und resolut.ions £reml Jypress 0, and, on motion, the same was referred to th.~ Committee on 'Nays and Mca,ns. Sundry memorials were presented and referred to the COIlllC:itt,)E' on Charity. A communication from Bro. Jenkins, a IDCli1bcr of. Napht~,l:· 0, No. 25, was received and refen-cd to the Committee Oil 1\fasonic Usa.ge.

01' THE StAtE

~BOURI.

The committee appointed last year to district the State having failed at this session to present a report, only one of said committee, Bro. G. Anderson, being present, the M. W. Grand :Master added the following brethren to said committee: Bros. J. F. Houston and R. E. Anderson. ~ A communication from Hannibal 0, No. 188, was received and referred to the Committee on Ways and Means~ A memorial from Star of the West 0, No. 133, waS received and referred to Committee on Chartered t:EJ. Several applications for dispensations to form new e:e:J were received and referred to the Committee on Applications and Communications. A communication from the late Tuscumbia 0 was received and referred to the Committee on Ways and l\Ieans. A communication from Plattsburg 0, No. 113, was received and referred to the-Committee on Ways and Means. Sundry charges were read against Bro. Wm. H. Stone, W. ~Iaster of Naphtali 0, No. 25; and against Naphtali '0, No. 25 ; said charges were preferred by Bro. Richard .Jenkins, a Master Mason, and a member of Naphtali 0, No. 25, and, on motion, the trial on the fl,hove charges was fixed for Wednesday evening, at 8 o'clock. A communication was received from Bro. Jenkins, and, on motion!l拢 Bro. H. J.. Drummond, the same was returned, with the information that the Grand 0 of Missouri had no jurisdiction on the subject-matter therein contained. A resolution in relation to Plea.sant Ridge 0, No. 203, was presented by Bro. Phillebaum, and the sa!ne was referred to Committee on Chartered Cfb. The 11. 路W. Gra.nd Master appointed the fol1owillg n, Committee on :Masouic U3age: Bros. J. N. Burnes, John H. Turner, John Ralls, Joseph F03ter and J. 'V. Lllkc. The M. 'V. Grand 0 of Missouri was caHau from labor until 3 o'clock, P. M.

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GRAND LODGE OF

K~' F~

A. '1WXSOWS

TUESDAY,

O'CLOCK, P. M.

The M. W. Grand 0 of Missouri was called to labor by the M. W. Grand Master. Grand 路officers at their several stations. Memorials from Jefferson 0, No. 43; :M:onticello 0, No. 58; and Ralls 0, No. 33, were presented, and, on motion, referred to the Committee on Ways and Means. Bro. John C. Anderson offered the following, which, was, on motion, adopted: Resnlved, That the members of th~ Grand 0 assemble this . evening, at half-past 7 o'clock,' for the purpose of hearing the .Grand Lecturer exemplify the work on the first and second degrees. Bro. J. D. Vincil, from the Committee on Grievance, submitted the following, and, on motion, the same was adopted: To THE :M. 'V. GRAJlcTJ> 0 OF :MISSOURI: The Committee on Grievance submit the following report on the charges of Rolla D,No. 213, against P. R. 'Yoodward, 'N. M. of said 0, for gross unmasonic conduct: . The history of this case may be given in brief: sundry brethren of Rolla 0, No. 213, preferred charges against P. R. 'Voodward, W. M. of said 0, for "immoral and unmasonic conduct," furnished him with a copy of the charge and specifications, and notified him of the day when the same would be investigated. The W. 1\1. failed to appear; the examination 'proceeded, and Gonsiderable testimony elicited, which is in our hands, showing the moral character of the W. :M. to be anything but good. Rolla o asks this Grand Body to depose said P. R. "Voodward from his office of 'V. 1\1. From masonic law and custom, your committee can not recognize the right of a subordinate 0 to impeach and try its own :Master; for the 0 would then, undeniably, be without a head, and the :Mastcr called to answer to his inferiors. .: The complainants in the above cause should have presented their charges to the Grand l\Iastcr, or his deputy, -r;hG c:::路~!d b::.:;c

OF l'HE STATE OF MISSOURI.

suspended the W. Master, and appointed some officer of higher grade than the Wardens of said 0 to try the cause in the D. . In view of the foregoing facts, your committee. respectfully recommend that our .M.W. Grand l\laster at once suspend P.R. 'Voodward from his office of W. M. of Rolla 0, No. 2~3, and at once appoint some P. M. to take charge of, and conduct, the trial of said W. M. in said D. Fraternally, JOHN D. VINCIL, ALLAN L. M{;GREGOR, H. S. TURNER, S. BROWNE, A. F. TRAINER. To THE M. W. GRAND 0

OF MISSOURI:

The Committee on Grievance fraternally submit the following report: We have given due consideration to the appeal or Bro. D. P. Wallingford, from a decision of Weston 0, No. 53, in the case of Benjamin Wood, late Treasurer of said 0, From the evidence before us, elicited on the trial of said Benj. 'Vood, it appears that, as Treasurer of the several masonic bodies in Weston, he not only failed to pay moneys held by him, when legany required, but "p~remptorily refused to do so." A charge was preferred against him for unmasonic conduct, and notice given of the time of trial. He was absent from Weston at the time of trial, being in Colorado Territory. A copy of the charge and specifications were duly mailed to his address. TLc cnarge was preferred June 21, 1862, the trial set for Augu6~ 9, 1862, and continued, by reason of absence ef defendant, until:March 7, 1863, when the cause came up for hearing before t1..; D. The testimony on the trial, and by usexamiued, showd a defa,l.:;a,tion on the part of Bro. 'Vood to the amount of over one thousand dollars. The 0 found Bro. Wood guilty of

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the charge of " unmasonic conduct," and expelled him from all the rightB and privileges of Masonry. From said decision, Bro. D. P. W::Lllingford ::Lppealed to this Gr::Lnd 0, assigning various grounds for such appeal. From the evidence before us - and by which alone we are guided- we beg leave to offer the following:

Resolved, That the action of Weston

No. 53, in the case

of' Benj. Wood, late Treasurer of said 0, be, and the same is hereby, confirmed.

JOHN D. VINCIL, S. BROWNE, A. F. TRAINER, H. S. TURNER. A communication from Brother J. F. L. Jacoby, (enclosed in a letter ITom Bro. Coons,) asking for a report from the Committee on "Mitchell's History of Masonry and Masonic Digest," when, after i verbal explanation from Bro. Vinci!, the only one of the committee present, on motion of Bro. Anderson, the communication of Bro. J ::Lcoby was laid on the table, aud the committee discharged from the further consideration of the subject. The following report on Applications and Communications was received, and, on motion, the same was adopted: To TIlE

:M.

W. GRAJ."ID 0

OF MIssOURI:

Your Committee on Applications and Communications, to whom was referred the memorial of Bros. J. B. Wright and S. P. McCurdy, of Weston 0, No. 53, petitioning for demits from said 0, would respectfully report, that, before proceeding with the of investigation of these cases, Bro. Matheny, Master of the which these brethren are members, was excused from acting with the committee in these particular Cases. Your committee have carefully examined into the merits of these applications, and have failed to discover any good reason why their requests sliould be

째

OF THE STATE OF MISSOURI.

granted, and respectfully recommend that no further action be tn,ken on the part of this Grand D. Respectfully submitted, A. G. McDANffiL, Chairman. The Committee on Districting the State submitted a repcrt, which was laid over until to-morrow. Dro. R. E. Anderson offered the following, and, on motion, the same was adopted: WHEREAS, Charges having been preferred in this Grand 0 against Naphtali 0, No. 25, and against Bro. W. H. Stone, W. l\f. of said 0, and the notice required by our laws having been waivtd: Resolved, That to-morrow (Wednesday) evening, at 8 o'clock, a special meeting of this Grand 0 be held to investigate said charges, and that the Grahd Secretary be required to notify the parties, and summon such witnesses as they may require. The M. W. Grand 0 of l\{issouri was called from labor until half-past 7 o'clock this evening.

TUESDAY EVENING., HALF路PAST

O'CLOCK.

The, M. W. Grand 0 of Missouri was called to labor by the M. W. Grand Master. Grand officers at their several stations. The Grand Lecturer exemplified the work and lecture of the first degree. The M. 'V. Grand 0 of :Missouri was called from labor until 9 o'clock to-morrow morning.

WEDNESDAY MORNING, 9 O'CLOCK. The M:. W. Grand 0 of l\iissouri was called to labor by M. \V. Grand :Master. Grand officers at their several stations. Prayer by Grand Chaplain.

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~iinutes

of yesterday's proceedings were read and approved. A memorial from Evening Star 0, No. 94, was received, and, on motion, referred to a special committee, consisting of Bros. Brown, Vincil and R. E. Anderson. The following, from the Committee onWays and Means, was received, and, on motion, adopted:

THE

M. W.

GRAND LODGE OF I\IISSOURI:

Your Committee on Ways and Means would most respectfully submit the following report: That we have carefully examined into the subject-matter contained in the memorials, as presented by Hannibal 0, No. . 189; Monticello 0, No. 58.; Jefferson 0, No. 43, and would recommend the adoption of the following resolutions: Resolved, 1. That Hannibal 0, No. 188, has, until the next communication of this Grand 0, to pay the indebtedness due the Grand 0 by said Hannibal D. Resolved, 2. That balance of the dues of l\lonticello 0, No. 58, . for the year 1861, be remitted. . Resolved, 3. That the dues of Jefferson 0, No. 43, be remitted for the years 1861-2-3. We have also examined into the memorial, as presented by Bro. William J. Biggerstaff, S. 'V. of Plattsburg 0, No. 113, and would offer the following resolution: Resolved, That the dues of Plattsburg 0, No. 113, for the years 1862-3 be remitted. We have carefully examined into the memorial presented by P. G. M. Bro. John RaUs, on behalf of Ralls 0, No. 33, asking , that the dues for the year 1863, and the fees for dispensation and new charter, be remitted, and are of the opinion that the prayer of the memorialist should be granted, and would recommend the adoption of the following resolution: Resolved, That the dues of Ralls 0, No~ 33, for the year 1863, and the fees for dispensation and new charter, be remitted.

THE S'l'ATE O.I!' 1l1ISSOURI.

'57

We have had under advisement the subject contained in the preamble and resolutions submitted from Cypress 0, No. 227, and after duly considering the same, your committee have come to the conclusion, that, at the present time, it would be unwise to change our present system. Your committee would therefore recommend that no action be taken in the premises by this Grand D.

We have examined the. memorial, as presented by Bolivar 0, No. 41, and not having sufficient information upon which to found any recommendation, would therefore respectfully ask leave to refer the same back to the Grand D.

JOHN F. HOUSTON, E. O. SAYLE, GEO. W. BELT, E. McCUNE,

N. R. ALLEN, W. S. HOUGH. The Committee on C€J U. D. submitted a report, when Bro. Houston offered the £01l0wing 1 which was, on motion, adopted: Resolved, That so much of the report of the Committee on CEJ U. D. as refers to DeWitt 0 be stricken out, and a. chatter be granted to said D. The report, as amended, was then adopted, as follows: To THE M. W. GRA'hTJ) 0

OF MISSOURI:

Your Committee on C£J U. D. beg leave to report, that we find, from certain papers submitted to us from Ralls 0, No. 33, that the brethren of that 0, having suffered the loss of their charter and hall by fire, petitioned our :Most Worshipful Grand Master to grant them a dispensation to work until the Annual Communication of this Grand D. The dispensation was granted, and, from the proceedings submitted to US, we find the work done, since the date of said dispensation, to be uniformly correct. The by-laws are unexceptionable. ,

GRAND LODGE OF A. F.. A. MASONS

In view of the above, we recommend that a renewal of their charter be granted. We have examined the by-laws and the proceedings of'Varrenton 0, U. D., and find the same to be correct, with the exception of some inaccuracies, evidently to be attributed to the Secretary in making his report. We therefore recommend that the petition of Warrenton D, U. D., for charter, be granted.. We find the proceedings of St. James' 0, U. D., deficient, inasmuch as the report submitted to your committee would seem to indicate that, at communications held on August 16, 1862, and on September 13, 1862, respectively, certain gentlemen were initiated, while the 0 was open, in the third degree, and also that, at a communication held March 7, 1863, the petitions of .sundry gentlemen for initiation were not balloted on separately; otherwise, we find the proceedings and by-laws to be correct, and are disposed to reg3.!d the deficiencies we have noted as omissions on the part of the Secretary. We recommend that the petition for charter be granted. In the report of proceedings of Chapman 0, U. D., New Mexico, we find no intimation, that, at communications held on May 29, 1862, March 21, 1863, March 28, 1863, and April 4, 1863, that brethren of inferior degrees retired before the 0 was opened in higher degrees. No by-laws accompany the proceedings. We regard the apparent defects in the report of the proceedings - as omissions on the part of the Secretary. We recommend ,that, when said 0 shall forward a copy of its by-laws to the Secretary of this Grand 0, that a charter be granted; provided, that such by-laws do not conflict with the Constitution of this Grand D. Respectfully submitted,

B. WILSON, JOHN BLACK, JOSEPH SHAW.

59 The hour having an-ivedfor the election of officers, the Grand o proceeded to discharge that duty, with the following result: Bros.

:McGrego~

a.nd G. Anderson acted as Tellers.

1\1. ,V. JOHN II. TuRNER, Grand l\-iaster. R. W. " " " "

WILLIA1\1 N. LOKER, DeputyÂˇGrand l\Iaster. REV. JOHN D. VINCIL, Grand-Senior \Varden. ALLEN L. :McGREGOR, Grand-Junior Wa.rden. JOHN D. DAGGETT, Grand Treasurer. A. O'SULLIVAN, Gra.nd Secretary.

The M. W. Grand 0 of :\1issouri was called from labor until 3 o'clock, P. M.

'VEDNESDAY, 3 O'CLOCK, P â&#x20AC;˘. M. of :Missouri was called to la.bor by the

The M. W. Grand 0 M. W. Grand Master. Grand officers at their several stations. Bro. J. N. Burnes offered the following, which was, on motion, adopted: WHEREAS, R. W. Bro. H. G. Reynolds, Grand Secretary of the Grand 0 of lllinois, is .now in the ante-ro'om, and may consent to address this' Grand 0 upon the general principles of our Institution, and especially upon the character of the efforts being made to. engraft upon it "Conservators' :Masonry"; therefore, Resolved, That our R. W. Bro. Reynolds be appropriately received-in the Grand 0, and he most respectfully requested to addresS' the same upon the subjects indicated. A committee was appointed to wait on Bro. Reynolds, who introduced Bro. Hibbard, Past-Grand Master; :nro. Reynolds, Grand Secretary; and sundry other brethren from lllinois, who were appropriately received. M. 'V. Bro. Hibbard and R. W. Harman G. Reynolds being invited to seats in the East,

GRAND LODGE "01". A.J'. A. 路~N8

Bro. Reynolds addressed the M. W. Grand'o for about thirty minutes, exhibiting printed proofs of his statements; after which our R. 'V. Bro. retired. Bro. :Matheny then offered the following, which was, on motion, adopted: Resolved, That the subject of R. W. Harman G. Reynolds' address be refcned to a special. committee, with instructions to . report at this communication. The M. W. Grand Master appointed Bros. James N. Burnes: R. T. Edmonston and Edward Duffield a committee in accordance with the foregoing resolution. Bro. Pinckard offered the following, which WaB, on motion, adopted: Resolved, That the Grand Orator be requested to deliver an oration at 9 o'clock to-morrow morning. In the case of Weston 0 va. Benjamin Wood, on motion of Bro. Matheny, the action of the M. 'V. Grand 0 was reconsidered, of :Missouri was when, after discussion, the M. W. Grand called ftom labor until 8 o'clock this evening.

掳

WEDNESDAY KVENlNG,

The M. W. Grand M. W. Grand Master.

O'CLOCK.

of :M:issouri was called to labor by the

Grand officers at their several ~tations. The Grand :Master stated, that this evening was set apart for the trial of Bro. W. H. Stone, 'V. ~i. of Naphtali 0, for" gross unmasonic conduct," and Naphtali 0, No. 25, for "gross unmasonic conduct"; said charges being preferred by Bro. Richard Jenkins, a Master :Mason, and a member of said Naphtali D. The following charge and specifications against Bro. William H.Stone, W. ~Iaster of. Naphtali 0, No. 25, were then read by the Grand Secretary:

OF .THE STA.TE OFMISBOUKI.

THE

:M. W.

THE :M.

MASTER, WARDENS AND BRETHREN OF

W. G. 0

A. F. Ai.'ID A.l\I. OF TIlE STATE OF :Mo. :

Breth'J'en: I beg to prefer charges against Bro. Stone, a mem" bel' and ,V. M. of Naphtali 0, No. 25. CHARGE. -- " Gross unmasonic conduct." Specijkfltion 1. That Bro. Stone did refuse, at my request, to summon all the members and witnesses to attend my trial, at Naphtali 0, No. 25, at the first regular meeting in May, and . thereby I had to summons Bros. Burgoyne, Lampton and Loker myself, "through friends"; and, by absence of members, I was sentenced to be reprimanded. Specification 2. That Bro. Stone, Vt. 1\1. of Naphtali 0, No. 25, did refuse, on the last night of my trial- being the first regular meeting in May, 1863 - to postpone the trial or adjourn the 0 until Bro. Card, one of my witnesses. who had been Bummoned, could be brought into the 0 to testify about the black ball being in the ballot-box at the raising of Bro. MandIe, a.nd for which I was tried. Bro., Stone arbitrarily said he would close the trial on th~.t evening, and, in the absence of my witness, he did so, under protest. I trust your ancie~t and honorable body will examine into the charges at your earliest opportunity. Fraternally yours, RICHARD JENKINS, Senior J)eacon ~aphtali 0, No. 25.

May 26, 18G3. Sundry witlll'sses were examined, and the case closed, when Bro. J. N. BurlH's offered the following, which was, on motion, adopted: Resolved, That tIle specifications, as stated, fail to sustain the charge of gro'ss Ulllllfisonic conduct made against 'V. Bro. W. H. Stone, and the same is hereby dismissed by this Grand D. The following charge and specifications against Naphtali 0, No. 25, were then read by the Grand Secretary: .

GRAND LODGE OF A. F. A. MASONS

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:M. W. G. M. BRo.

---

WliITCOMTI:

Dcar Brother: I hereby pn\fer charges against Naphtali 0, No. 25, a.nd ask you. to arrc~t their charter. CHARGE.--'-" Gross unrnusonic conduct." Specification 1. That Na,phtali D~ No. ~5, ha.s refused nearly one year to contribute the fee ulloi\ed by law to the 'Masonic Board of Relief. Specification 2. That Naphtali 0, No. 25, did; on the 8th day of January, 1863, illegally make one Bro.. :Mandel a l\fa~ter ~13Son, when thm'e was a black ball in the ballot-box cast against

him. Specification 3. That NaphtaJi 0, No. 25, did, 8,t a regular meeting in the month (路f :Mare;h, (I think the first meeting), cause each member who was present u,~ the making of t,lunclle to expose his ballot, or how lie voted for i\11'. ~Ia,ndle, n,nd by the c3:pose or all the white balls, mar1:ed me out a'3 the brother who cast the black ball. TIro. Da.ggett was present Wh011 they exposed how they voted.

With these charges and specilico.tions I hope you will cause the charter of :Naphtali 0, No. 25, tc be arrested, and see the case is brought up before路 the Gra.nd 0, where, I hope, it will be properly investigated. Tru~ti11g, for the benefit of the Craft, you 'will at onC0, without dcby ,cause their charter arrested. Fraternally yours,

RICHARD JENKINS, Senior Deacon .7'yaphtali 0, J\."'o. 25. P. S:-I sCr\'cu a copy of the charges on Bro. O'Sulliv<H1, Grand Sccj:etai:'j", tl;s ll!/Jrnir.g, and he infomlcd m~ he h~~I.1 L;j power to arrest the clml'tcl' ;dwt iL b)' in ..iOUr. power to J.o t;~. Fratcrnally yours,

RICHARD St. Louis, 1.1:10., ./lrr拢! 2;5,

,JE~l路aNS ..

186~.

Aftcr the examination of sundry witnesses, the case was closed.

OF THE STATE OF

MI~SOURI.

A vote was taken on the first specification, when it was unani路 mousl)' declared not proven. A vote was then taken on the l!lecond 8pecification, which resulted in a declaration of not proven. A vote was then taken on the third specification, which resulted ill a:decla,ration of not guilty. A final vote was then taken on the general charge and specifi.. cations, which resulted in a declaration of not guilty. The 1'1. 'V. Grand d 'of Missouri was then called from labor until 9 o~ dock to-morrow morning.

THURSDAY MORNING,

O'CLOCK.

The M. W. Grand

CJ of :Missouri was called to labor by the Master. Grand otiicers at their soyeral stations. Frayer by Grand Chaplain. ~Iil1l.ltes of yesterday's proceedings read and approved. According to preyious arrangement, Bro. Whittlesey, Grand Orator, delivcl'cdan lLddl'cSS before the Grand 0 , entitled" The Mysteries a.nJ Symbols of Antiquity." At the conclusion of the address, BN. C. Levy offered the fol路 lowing, which IVll,S, 011 motion, unanimously adopted: Reso!1:ca, rrhat the thanks of the 1\1. ,Y. Grand d Mis.. som'i be tcnJcred to ,Y. Bro. C. C. Whittlesey, Grand Orator, for his intcrcstiug addre38. On motion of Bro. John F. Houston, it was Resu!-l,td. l'hat a. committee of three he appointed to wait on Bro. ,\Yhittl i)sry ~ and pr00tli'e :t copy of tho address for publi~ cation. The 1'1. 'V. G. j\fastcr appointed Bros. Houston, Pinckard and Joseph Foster as said committee, The following report from Committee on Cha.rtered CEJ was received, and, on motion, r;'dopted :

tor. \Y.

Gi':il1\.l

GRAND LODGE OF A. F. A. MASONS

THE

M. W.

GRAND 0

OF MISSOURI:

The Committee on Chartered CEbrespectfully submit their report, as follows: \Ve have examined the returns of the following [€J for the year ending the Svr,h 11.prillast: Nos. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 9, 11, 12,13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 22, 24, 25, 26, 28, 30, 31, 35, 36, 39, 40, 42, 47, 48, 49, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, 58, 59, 60, 65, 66, 70, 72, 74~ 75, 76,77, 78, 79, 87,89, 92,93,9~,97,98, 99,100,102, 104, 106, 109, 110, 116, 121, 123, 128, 129, 131, 132, 133, 134, 137, 141, 143, 150/151, 154, 156, 159, 163, 164, 174, 179, 181, 183, 185, 187, 188, 189, 190, 191, 192, 193, 194, 198, 199, 202, 206, 207, 208, 209, 211, 213, 214, 218, 221, 222, 226, 227 and 228, and they have paid their dues for 1863, and their returns principally correct. The following C€J have made returns for the year ending 30th April last: Nos. 23, 43, 51, 80,82, 84, 91, 107, 113, 125, 126, 141, 142, 155~ 162~ 170, 172, 180 and 191, but have failed to pay their Grand 0 dues. The returns of 0 202 are not signed by the 'Master; paid dues for 1862-3, but sent no returns for 1863.

No.1H

The following C£J have made returns for the J'ear ending 30th April, 1862: Nos. 82, 84, 170, 180 and 222, but h::tYe failed to pay their Gra.nd 0 dues; 0 No.4 made no returns for the years 1861-2. The following C£!:J have failed to make any report for the P3S~ year: Nos. 6,7,10,15,16,27,29,32,34,37,38,44,45,46, 50, 57, 61, 62, 63, 64, 67, 68, 69, 70, 71, 73, 81, 83, 85, 86, 88, 90, 94, 95, 101, 103, 105, 108, 111, 112, 114, 115, 117, 119, 122, 124, 127, 130, 135, 136, 138, 139, 140, 144, 145, 146, 147, 148, 149, 152, 153,157,158,160,161,165,166, 167, 168, 169, 171, 173, 175, 176, 177, 178, 182, 184, 186, 195, 19~, 197, 200, 201, 2U3, 204, 210, 212, 215, 216, 217, 210, 220, 223, 224, 225 and 229.

OF 'THE STATE OJ'MIBSOURl.

l::fb Nos. 107 and 125 ask for a remission of their dues, on account of inability to pay them; and your committee would recommend that these !::€J, together with others who are in arrears, have until the next session of this Grand 0 to pay the same, and should any of them become able to pay sooner than that time, they be required to do so. Many o£ the returns have not the seal of·thp. 0 affixed to them, and we deem it requisite that this should be done, or state that had no seal. ' the Your committee' also find a report from 0 No. 124,'£or the year 1861, and from Cf!J Nos. 12, 49, 54, 58, 59, 74, 116, 134 and 190, for the year 1862, and dues paid. Your committee have had under consideration the memorial of Star of the West 0, No. 133, asking leave to change the place of holding its regular communications from Arcadia to Ironton, and recommend that the same be granted, ancl that it have the same power to transact business in the town of Ironton that it had under its charter in the town of Arcadia. The following resolution was referred to your committee, and they recommend the adoption of the same : WHEREAS, Pleasant Ridge 0, No;203, under a charter granted in :May, 1860, has voluntarily cea.sed to work, and having failed to make returns or pay dues to this Grand Body for the last two years; therefore, be it Resolved, That the chalier of said 0 be arrested,and the same be stricken from the roll. J. H. PHILLEBAUM.

Your committee have had before them for examination the bylaws of the following 4tJ: Auburn, No. 14; Liberty, No. :31; C~nstantine, No. 29, and haNe found same to conform to the bylaws of this Grand 0, and recommend that the same be approved. The returns' of 'WJaconda 0, No. 24, are impflrfect, being only a statement of the numher of members - no names or other particulal'S. E

GlUND LOlJuE OF A. F. A. MASONS

The following Cfb, 198,116, 207, 181, 99, 98, and some few others, deduct from their pn,ying list those members who are in an-cars to their respective t::::EJ: many of them also inquire what is to be done with delinquents who neither attend nor pay dues?

In ordinary times your committee would answer by recommending the proper measur路es for keeping their books and C拢J clear of drones, who neither 'work nor pay, \'iz.: by enforcing their byla.ws, which do, or should, require the suspension of any members who fail to, or refuse to, pay dues, if able to do so, and when properly notified of their arrearages, and the consequences involved by non-paymeut; bnt, in the unfortunate state of affairs wh!ch now exists in this jurisdiction, as well as throughout the country, we would recommend the remission or dues by the Grand o in the cases before mentioned, taking occasion to suggest to the subordinate CE:J that, in judging of the delinquencies of their brethren in this respect, they should make a liberal allowance for th0 causes of same, and, until peace is again restored to our distraded countrj", remit the dues of absentees, for the time being, wltich will authorize them to deduct the same from their returns to the Grand 0, when so reported. '

o 65 gives a return of twenty-six suspended members, but gives no names or causes. A list of same should be furnished forthwith to the Grand Secretary. o No. 60, in accordance with her by-laws, expelled five members, for non-payment of dues. 'Ye recommend the striking out of such by-law, and a change of sentence to suspension, till dues are paid. o No. 65 pays in full for the past year, and asks a remission of liues for the year previous. 'Ve recommend the granting of their request. b ~o. 20 reports a member dropped from its roll, for nonpayment of dues. e recommend that this 0 be r~quired to take the proper action in such case, consistent with the by-laws of the Grand D.

OF THE STATE OF l\IISBOURI.

o No. 110 returns 23 initiated, 23 passed and 18 raised, all during the past year. The returns of many of the CE:J are deficif'nt in the dates of conferring the several degrees, which your committee think should not be neglected; and many of them gives lists of members suspended or expelled, without the cause being given. Your committee have also had under consideration the communication of Bro. John D. Read, of Tuscumbia 0, No. 169, and recommend the adoption of the following resolution: Resolt'ed, That the account of Bro. D. Cummings, Treasurer, be settled as proposed by him, in full of all claims against Tuscumbia 0, No. 169, and that said D, haring ceased to. work, return its charter and other property to the Grand Secretary; its name and number be stricken from the roll of Cfb, and such members as are in good standing be granted demits by o"ur R. 'V. Bro. Grand Secretary, on their application for the same. D 41 having lately resumed work, by authmity of ~I. 'V. Grand l\iuster \Vhitcomb, furnishes ~; report of officers elected March 27, 18G3, with the names of members, but pay no dues.

All which is

respect~ully

submitted.

J. ,Yo LUKE, JA~IES R. DAVIS, JAMES O. ALTEH, J. H. BETHCNE. The following relioi'tfrom Committee on Unfinished Business wus recei-Ycd, and, on motion, -adopted:

THE 1\1.

'V. G.

1\IAsTER, 'VARDE~S A1\D l\IE)lBERS OF TIlE GRAXD 0

OF MISSOURI:

The Committee on Unfinished Business beg leave to ma.ke the following report: A t the last annual session cor this Grand Body, Bro. L. ,V. propounded the following queries to the Grand D of Missouri:

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GRAND LODGE OF A. F. A. MASONS

" lia member of a 0 change his residence, without notifying the 0 of such change, and, after his reo-o:al, becomes indebted to the 0 for dues ( the 0 having no knowledge of his place of abode), what relation does he sustain to the 0, and what action is necessary and proper to suspend or remove such delinquent member? and what time must elapse before any actioD Clan be taken in the premises? " This communic;Ltion was referred to the Committce on" Applications and Communications," who reported, by resolution, that a Standing Committee on " :Masonic Usage" be appointed, to whom shall be referred all questions in this connection, and that the above comm~mication be referred to ;aid committee, to report on the same without unnecessarydBlay. This resolution was adopted by the Gran<.\ 0; anl1, deeming the subject of especial importance, at this time, in this jurisdiction, we would recommend that the Committee on 1Ias0uic Usage be instructed to report in the premises at the present session 'of the Grand D. Respectfully submitted,

T. E. GARBETT, Chairman Committee on Unfinished Business. Bro. J. H. Steadman presented a. resolution relative to certain 'scholarships of Liberty D~ No. 31, and the same was referreJ to the Committee on Ways and 1\leans. The special committee to whom was referred the case of Eyening Star 0 pr.esented the following report, which was, 011 motion, received and adopted:

THE ~I.

'V.

GRAND 0

Mrssoum:

The committee to whom' was referred the memorial of Georgi) 0, No. 94, have considered the same, and report that tho is without a V{. M:.: SCliiior or Junior Waruen. 'Ve, therefore, respect.fully recommcml that our M. "'. Grand Master appoint Bro. 路W. E. Glenn, of St. James, to attend said Evening Star 0, and to preside at tbe meetings, until the.

ill. Jamison, of Evening Star

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OF THE STATE OF MISSOURI.

next reg:llar election. \Ve also ask that the charter, and all the effects of said 0, .1(W, in pO$session of our Grand Secretary, he restorcli to the orethrcn ()f said Evening Star D. r~·t.lternally submitted,

S. BROWN, JOlIN D. VINCIL. The Committee oa Gjcvance presented the following report,

which was, on

TIlB

mo~ioll,

M. W.

receivcu and adopted:

GIUSD 0

OF ::\IISSOl:RI:

0;:), Gric,'ance have examined the statemG~~~.: of )faster :MaSIJIlS concerning the condition of Martha 'Va~hington 0, No. 46. 'Ye find the 0 in a most deplorable state - not doing anything for the good of the Crafe. ,Vc also learn, fi'oni the Grand Secretary, that said 0 ha.s not made rctnl'~.lS or p~~id dues to this Gr~~1d 0 for four years.

The Committee

~undry

,Yo o~!'el' ~he following: Resolved, That the charter of :Mal'tha \Vashington 0 be ancs~eJ, and that the Grand Secretary be authorized to take possession of all thq effects helonging to said D. l?ruterllally submitted,

JOHN D. VINCIL, Clt'n Com. The Committee on Applications and Comllnmicatiolls presented their report, when Bro. llrady moved to strike out 80 . much as refused to recommend a dispensa.tion for a new 0 at Libertyville, and the same Vias r..dopted. Bro. J31'ady then offered a resolution, which is appended to the report, and it was adopted. The follO\ving is the report, as amc~ded :

THE

:LVI. 'V.

GR.iSD 0

OF l\IrssOUlU:

Your Committc:con Applications and Communications would respec~£ully report tiHl,t they have examined the subjects rC£en'ed to them for action. Thel'e WC1'e three applications for dispensations for the format~on of 110',y CEJ, only one of which-that for

, a dispensation for a new 0 at Libertyville, St. Frangois countywas accompanied by the demits of the brethren petitioning, as required' by a resolution of the Gl'and 0, now in force. The application for a dispensation for a new 0 at Colony, Knox county, is informal; but, apart from our object.ion on the ground of informality, there are already three working CEJ in Knox county,quite as many as- are at all likely to prosper in so small a district of country 80 sparsely populated. Your committee would therefore recommend the adoption of the following resolution:

Resolved, That the application for

dispe~ation

to form a new

o at Colony, Knox county, be' dismissed. In regard to the application for the formation of a new

at New Haven, Franklin county, your committee have had some dUJicuIty in arriving at a satisfadory conclusion. Mter a full consultation, however, with one or two brethren who are acquainted with the condition of the CE:J in Franklin county, your committee are of opinion-owing to the peculiar circumstances of the casethat they would 'be justified in recommending the issuing of a dispensation, if the application conformed to the requirements of the Grand 0; but your committee can conceive of no circumstance, or combination of circumstances, that would justify them in recommending the violation of the edicts of the Granu 0, which the granting of a dispensation on this informal application would involve. Your committee have also examined the communications from sundry brethren-members of Oriol1and Tully CEb, Nos. 211 and 39-whose charters have' recently been sun'endcrecl, and respectfully recommend tha:r.emits be granted to the following brethren, late members of saiU E:eJ, who have paid all demands against them up to the date of the surrender of their charters: Claudius Rowley, John Chacward, Wallace 'V. Osborn, Junius B. Bobadeau, John L. J ortIan, Talbott Fairieigh, Henry B. Palmer, Thomas \V. Traville, John Severance, T.l\L Richardson, members of Orion 0; H. :tvI. Woodyard, T. 1\1. Sutton, G. S. E. Vaughn, 0

OF THE STATE OF MISSoURI.

J. H. Bland, L. Reese, John Long, S. ThEse, E. B. Owsley, Thomas C. Pierce, G. S. Britt, R. A. Grant, members of Tully 0. The committee have also had before them a communication from Bro. J. B. Boyle, of Carrolton, Illinois, a member of Johnson 0, No. 85, at Warrensburg, ~lo., asking a demit. The committee, being aware of the fact that the 0 is only temporarily suspended, would report unfavorably 011 said petition. Respectfully submitted, A. G. ThlcDANIEL,

J. H. II. ~IATHENY, D. 'C. LIONBERGER, Thl0RRIS JACKS, JAMES 1\1. SHOBE. TIro. Brady offered the following, which wag, on motion, adopted: Resolved, That a dispensation be granted for a new 0 at Libertyville, St. Frangois county, to be called St. Frangois D. Bro. J. F. Houston offered the following, which was, on motion, adopted: Resolved, That the Grand Secretary be instructed to issuc a dispensation to the petitioners for a. new 0 :1t New Havcn, Franklin county, on receipt of the demits or the petitioners. rhe Commi"ttee on Charity presented the following report, and, on motion, the same was received and adopted: To THE ~L 'V. GRAND LODGE OF ~IISSOURI: Your Committee on Charity respectfully report as follows: That Jackson 0, No. 82; Kansas City 0, No. 220 ; Heroinc 0, No. 104; Spring Hill 0 , No. 155; Potter 0, No. S{; Sturgeon 0 , No. 174, having all presenteJ satisfactory eviucncc that they have suffered largely in consequence of the present ci"ril war, and are not only unable to pay their dues to this Grand 0, but to relieve existing objects of charity within their rcspectiye jurisdictions; it .is, therefore, recommended' that all the lluc~ or said CÂŁJ, up to this date, be remitted.

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Your committee would also report, that they have carefully examined tbe memorials asking for relief, and recommend that the following be gra.nted : To Arrow Rock 0, No. 55•••.•.••.••................•••.••••. $30 00 " :Mrs. W. Busby, Wakenda 0, No. 52...••........••..... 75 00 " " CriswelL... •.•.•• •••.... ••••... ..•.•.•.. 20 00 " " Lelia Grover............. .....•.•...•••........••......• 75 00 " " .Pinkney, Potosi 50 00

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They would fiil ther l'ecommend, tho. t no further acrton upon other memorials submitted them is necessary. Respectfully submitted,

JAMES N. BURNES: Cllaz·rrnan. The Committee on Accounts presented the following report, and, on motion, the same was received and adopted:

To THE :M. W.

GRAND 0

OF MISSOURI:

Your Committ~e on AOQOuntshaving examined the books of

the R. W. G. Secretary, respectfully beg leaye to report, tha.t they find the W. Brother has received, since the last annual communication, of the Grand 0, the sum of $2,841 25, and that he has paid over to the Grand Treasurer the sum of $2,845 00, 88 per Treasnrer's receipts, showing a balance in 'fav~r of Bro. G. Secretary of $3 75 All of whicn is respectfuDy submitted. c:HAS. W. STUART, Ch'n, DAN. CARPENTER. Bund:! resolutions were presented by Bro. John RallS, in relation to the Board of Relief of the city of St. Louis, and the samp. were referred to a select committee, consisting of Bros. W. A. Cunningham, R. T. Edmonston, A. G. :McDaniel, W. B. Wilson and J. G. Anders<>n. Bro. J. N. Burnes, from Do special committee, presented the following report, which was received and 'unanimo~ly adopted:

OF THE 8TATE OF MISSOURI.

To THE M. W. GRAND 0 OF MISSOURI: The undersigned, a special committee, to whom was referred sundry resolutions upon the subject of the Conser~ntors' .A~~o('ia颅 tion, respectfully report for adoption the following preamble and resolutions: WHEREAS, Attempts are being made to foist upon sister Grund CEtJ the institution known as the Conservators' Association, contrary to, and in violation of, the ancient and cardinal principles and regulations of our beloved Order; and whereas, the character of said association has been fully exposed to this Grand o ; therefore, be it RESOLVED, 1. That the Grand 0 of Missouri solemnly declare the said association a corrupt organization, treasonable to the Institution of Masonry, and subversive of its sacred interests, honor and per}letuation. 2. 1.'hat the Grand 0 of Missouri peremptorily intcrdi('t and forbid the introduction of the above-mentioned work or organization in any masonic body in this Grand Jurisdiction. 8.. That no Mason, subject or adhering to said association, or who has ever been subject thereto, shall be allowed to sit in or visit this Grand 0, or any subordinate 0 thereunder, or hold路 affiliation with, or be recognized by any Mason in thi8 juri~dic颅 tion, until he shall have solemnly, and in open 0, recanted nnd denounced all such connection with Raid association, its te:whing:-., objects and designs. 4. That hereafter no Grand Officer of this Grand 0, and no officer of any subordjnate OJ shall be installed until he shall buyo made a solemn pledge, in open 0, that, on his honor u路s a }fa~on, he repudiates and condemns the said association, and has DOyel' had any connection therewith. 5. That the Grand 0 , under which Robert Morris, the (t CUIEF CONSERVATOR," holds, or pretends to hold,- membership, be respectfully and fraternally requested by this Grand,D to bring him to con'dign an.d merited. punishment for the high crimes with which he now stands self-.eonvicted; and that all our sister Grand CEJ be requested to join UB in this, our solemn demand, and to

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co-operate with us in the total suppression of the criminal innovationsi of said association. 6. rrhat printed copies of these resolutions, attested by the R. W. Grand Secretary, be forwarded immediately to all our sister Grand Cf!J of the United States, and to the subordinate e:e::J of thi~ jurisdiction.

JAMES N. BURNES, R. T. EDMONSTON, EDWARD DUFFIELD. The following is the form of renunciation: I do solemnly declare, on my honor as a :Master Mason, that I have never belonged to tho 80 called "Conservators' ASsOciation" ; that I do not now belong to the same; and that I do; and will, forevor, denounce and repudiate the system, and all connected therewith. The M. \V. Grand'D of Missouri was called from labor until 3 O'clock, P. ~I.

"3 O'CLOCK, P. M. of l\lissburi was called to labor by the THURSDAY,

The ~I. 'W. Grand 0

11. 'V. Grand Alaster. Grand officers at their several stations. A communication from COllstantine 0, No. 129, was received, and, on motion, referred to the Committee on 'Vays and Means. Bro. J. F. Houston offered the following, which was," on motion, adopted: Resolved, That the Grand Secretary be required to draw a warrant on the Grand Treasurer, for the amounts donated by the Committee on Ch:l1'ity, in favor of the representatives of the 4tJ in whose jurisdiction the charitable objects reside. Bro. Samuel Moore presented a memorial relative to scholarships in late ~fnMnic College, anu the same was referred to Committee on 'Va)'s and Means. , . TIro. I. Turk presented sundry questions, which were, on motion, referred to the Commrttee all Masonic Usage.

OF THE STATE OF MISSOURI.

Bro. John RaJls offered the following, which was, on motion, tdopted: VVlIEREAS, New London 0, No. 21, is said ,to have surrenlered its charter, and some of the members of said [J are desirous of connection with another 0, and whose dl,tes to this remain unsettl~d; therefore, Grand Resolved, 1. That Robert B;, Caldwell, and such other members of the -late 0' as desire it, are authorized to pay into the treasury of Ralls 0, No. 33, the amount of their individual indebtedness to'said 0, No. 21, and to this Grand o. Resolved, 2. That the Secretary of Ralls o,No. 33, certify to the Grand Secretary the name of each member so paying, and the amount paid by each. Resolved, 3. That the Grand Secretary furnish to each brother complying with the above resolution a letter of demission. Bro. Pinckard offered a preamble and resolution in relation to certain funds of Grand 0, now in possession of Warrenton 0, and, on motion, the same was referred to the Committee on Ways and :Means. Bro. Jesse offered the following, which was, on motion, lClopted: Rcsolved,That the sum of fifty dollars be hereby appropriated mt of any funds of the Grand not otherwise disposed of, lor the relief of widows of :Master Masons residing in the jurisdiction of Sturgeon 0, No. i 74, and that said 0 'be hereby authori~ed and directed to distribute the above appropriation among them, according to their several necessities. Bro. Knight, from Co~mittee on Charity, presented the following special report, which was received, and, on motion, adopted:

째

TIlE

:M. W.

GRAND

째

'OF -MISSOURI:

Your Committee on Charity would respectfully report, that sufficient evidence has'beEm furnished them, to show that Mrs. Nelson, a brother's- widow, under the jurisdiction of Liberty 0, No. 31, is in destitute circumstances, and that said is unable

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to afford the necessary relief; therefore it is recommended, that the sum of fifty dollars be appropriated to said 0, for the benefit of said widow and her orphan children, for which appropriation we recommend that the Grand Secretary draw a proper warrant on the Treasurer. A preamble and resolution relative t? the removal of Sturgeon 0" No. 174, to a suitable place for meeting - its hall being occupied by the military - was presented by Bro. John F. Houston, and the same was, on motion, referred to the Committee on Chartered EEJ. On motion of Bro. Jesse, the report of the committee in the case of the appeal of J. Wood, frQm decision of Weston 0, was adopted. Bro. J. D. Vinci! presented a memorial in behalf of Livingston 0, No. 51, and the same was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means. Bro. Phillebaum offered the following, which was, on motion, adopted: WHEREAS, Many of the brethren from the country will leave for home to-morrow; therefore, Resolved, That the R. W. Grand Lecturer be requested to exemplify the work and lectures in the second and third degrees of Masonry, commencing at 4 o'clock this aftel'noon, and continuing after supper, commencing at half-past 7 o'clock. Bro. Phillebaum offered a resolution in relation 'to Bethany 0, and the same was, on motion, referred to the Committee on Chartered CEJ. The Grand Treasurer presented the following, and, on motion, the same was referred to the Committee on .Accounts :

To THE M. W. GRAND D OF MIsSOUltI: Herewith is 'presented my account as Grand Treasurer, showil1g balance on hand, ~t Annual Communication of May, 1862, 87,338 85; to which add amount received since from all sources, $3,030-making a total sum of $10,368 85: from this there

77 has been paid, as per vouchers accompanying my account, the amount of $3,088-1eaving in my hands, at the present time, $7,28085, subject to the order of the Grand D. Of~Ilotes in my hands in May, 1862, as reported, all remain, except Jacoby's for $75, and St. John's 0 for $100, which have been paid. N othin~ further has been done with the Hassinger notes, for reasons stated in former reports. At my request, Bro. Anderson has taken means to obtain possession of the lands for which these notes were given, the record. title yet remaining in the Grand D. JOHN D. DAGGETT, Grand Treasurer. ~fay 27, 1863. The Committee on Accounts presented the following report, which was, on motion, received and adopted: To TilE .M. ,Yo GRAND 0 OF MISSOURI: Your Committee on Accounts have examined the accounts and vouchers of Bro. Grand Treasurer, and find the same correct, and fraternally report: Balance in hands of Treasurer -as per account and printed proceedings of last Annual Session of Grand 0 $ 7,338 85 Amount received from Grand Secretary since 29th l\fay, 1862, to date................. 2,845 00 Amount received for two notes, and interest on same, 85 00 on Jacoby . 100 00 For one note on St. John's D . $10,368 85 From whiC'h l..leduct amount paid out by order of Gmnd l\Ia.stu, Grand Secretary and Committee, as per saill orders, with report of. Treasurer....... $ 3,088 00 llalance in hands of Grand Treasurer

$ 7,280 85

CHAS. ,v. SrrAlrr, Chai'rman, D.A.N. C.ARPENTEIL

GRAND LODGE OJ' A. F. A. MASONS

Bro. W. A. Cunningham, from a special committee on the Board of Relief of the city of St. Louis, presented the following report, and the same being read, Bro. J. N. 'Burnes offered an amendment, which is appended to the report, and it being adopted, the report, as amended, was then adopted:

THE

IvI. "tV. G. MASTER,WARDENS AND BRETHREN OF W. G. 0 OF A. F. A..'ID A. M:. OF THE STATE OF ~fo. ;

THE M.

Your committee, to whom was referred the resolutions of Bro. Ralls in respect to the Board of Relief, and the questions connected therewith, fraternally submit: ~rhat, lntving had the same under advisement, and given to the orgnnization, system and proceedings of said Board such consideration as the limited period allotted them would permit, beg leave most respectfully to report, Th3lt, in their opinion, the aims 路and purposes of this 1ti. 'V. Grand 0 in instituting said Board were eminently masonic and 11oble; that the system devised for the accomplishment of those purposes, if properly upheld and obeyed by the several subordinate ~, was most fit and appropriate; that a vast amount of charity has thereby been dispensed to the helpless and needy beneficiaries of our beloved Order; that the meetings of said Boa.rd have been held with commendable regularity, and appear to have been marked by due deliberation; that, while its charities have been so liberal as to amount, in the three fil:leal years ending Jan. 1, 186&, to the sum of $2,500, your committee have no information tending to show that the charity funds of said Board have been illjudiciously appropriated or misapplied; but tlwJt, on the contrary, great credit is due to the Board for the true masonic zeal-in the cause of " Brotherly Love, Relief and Truth "-manifested in the discharge of their arduous a.n<1 laborious duties. . ./ Your committee are, nevertheless, constrained to report, that, with pain and solicitude, they have found that the "perfect harmony" which should ever characterize the CEJ and memhers

op路 'l'It'ESTATE OFMl'SSOURt.

of our beloved Order in their intercourse one with another, and more especially in the noble duty of extending the hand of relief to the路 helpless and distressed, has, from. some cause or causes to your committee wholly unknown, been found wanti~g among the CEJ in the city of St. Louis f<1r some considerable period in the past, and that but six of the cleven C2J in the city have, in the last year, reported to, or are now represented in, said Board by their duly appointed representatives. Your committee can not but view this unfortunate state of affairs with the deepest S'olicitude, and would, the~e拢ore, fraternally recommend the adoption of the following resolutions, in lieu of those referred to the committee:

Resolved, That the Masonic Board of Relief, in the city of St. Louis, be continued in existence until the next Grand Annual Communication of this Grand 0, and that the same be hereby called upon and required to furnish to the R. 'V. Grand Secretary, within the next ten days, a full and complete statement of its financial condition, showing the amount and source of all its receipts, and tne objects and amounts of its disbursements, together with the amoun~ of funds now on hand, and that the Grand Secretary be directed to publish in the annual proceedings of the pres~nt Grand Communication the annual aggregates of. receipts and disbursements since the organization of the said Board. Resolved, That the CE:J in the city of St. Louis, tributary to said Board, be authorized and directed, as soon as may be, to pass over to said Board any unpaid balances due from them on account of initiations, yet unaccounted for, and also to supply such vacancies as exist in their respective representations in said BO'lrd; and that the Grand 0 fraternally and earnestly appeal to all of said CEJ to resume their former fraternal and kindly relations in dispensing the noble charities of our Order. Resolved, That ea.ch 0 shall appoint its own representative in the Boa.rd of Relief, accredit them under the seal of the 0,

GRANnLODGE OF K.. F. A. MASONS

a!ld remove them at pleasure; provided, that no 0 shall have more representatives in the Board than any other 0; and the Board is hereby required to receive the representatives so accredited. J. N. BURNES. Respectfully submitted,

'V. A. GumTINGHAM:, J. G. ANDERSON, A. G. McDANIEL, W. B. WILSON, R. T. EDMONSTON. The :M. \V. Grand 0 of :Missouri was called from labor until 8 o'clock this evening.

THURSDAY EVENING,

O'CLOCK.

The :M. 'V. Grand 0 of :Missouri was called to labor by the ~1. Vv. Grand Master. Grand officers at their several stations. Bro. J. F. Houston, from the Committee on Ways and :Means, presented the following report, and, on motion, the same was received and adopted: The Committee on Ways and :Means, to whom was referred the memorial of Bro. Bethune, W. 1\1. of Constantine 0, 129, have duly considered the subject-matter contained therein, and are of the opinion that the'prayer of said memorialist should be granted; and would ask the adoption of the following resolution: Resolved, That the Grand Secretary be directed to draw a wan'ant on the Grand Treasurer, in favOl' of Bro. Bethune, for the amount or the dues paid b)r said Constantine 0 for the past year. ,V\) h,we also maturely consillercd the preamble and resolutioll offered by Bro. Pinckard, ill relation to 'Vur, enton 0, 231, and would recommend the adoption of the following resolution:

OF THE STATE OF MISSOURI.

Resolved, That the money now in the hands of, or due, the Grand 0, which was derived from the late Warrenton 0, 137, be, and the Bame is, hereby vested in Warrenton 0, 231. We have also considered the application of Bro. John D. Vincil, for the remission of the dues of Livingston 0, ·51, for the year ending April 30, 1863, p,nd are of opinion that the facts as set forth in said application does not warrant the Grand in remitting the dues of said 0; and we recommend the adoption of the following resolution: Resolved, That the dues of Livingston 0, 51, be not remitted for the year ending April 30, 1863. We have also had under consideration the preamble and resolution offered by Bro. Steadman, and being unable to agree, respectfUlly refer the same back to the Grand D. All of which i~ respectfully submitted. JOHN F. HOUSTON, Chairman. Bro. J. F. Houston, from a special committee, presented the following report, and, on motion, the Bame was received and adopted: The special committee to confer with, and secure from, R. W. C. C. Whittlesey a copy of his address delivered before the Grand 0, this morning, for publication, would respectfully report that they have performed the duty assigned them. Bro. Whittlesey kindly consented to furnish a copy of his able and impressive address for publication. JOHN F. HOUSTON, P. M. PINCKARD, JOSEPH FOSTER. The following report, (Districting the State,) which had been laid on the table yesterday, was taken up, read, received, and, on motion, ado.pted:

OF MISSOURI: To THE M. W. GRAND We, the undersigned committee, to whom was referred the matters and things pertaining to the Districting of the State of F

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Missouri into eleven Masonic Districts, recommend the follo'ving : First Masonic District.-Marion, Lewis, Clark, Shelby, Knox, Scotland,. Macon, Adair, Schuyler, Linn, Sullivan and Putnam counties. Second Masonic District. - Livingston, Grundy, Mercer, Davies, Harrison, DeKalb, Gentry, 'Vorth, Andrew, Noda~'ay, Holt and Atchison 路counties. Third Masonic Districl.-Buchanan, Platt, Clay, Clinton, Caldwell, Ray, Carroll, Chariton, Randolph and Howard counties. Fourth Masonic Districl.-Boone, Callaway, Audrain, Monroe, Ralls, Pike, Montgomery, 'Varren, Lincoln and St. Charles,counties. Fifth Masonic Distrz"cl.-St. Louis, Jefferson, Washington, St. Frangois, Ste. Genevieve, Perry, :Madison,Bplinger;' Cape -Girardeau, Iron and Reynolds counties. 'Sixth Masonic Districl.-Scott, Wayne, Carter, Ripley, Butler, Stoddurd, Mississippi, New Madrid, Pemiscot and Dunklin counties. Seventh ltfasonic Dislricl.-Franklin, Crawford, Dent, Gasconade, Osage, Maries, Phelps, Texas, Shannon, Howell and Oregon counties. Eighth 1Jfas()nic District.-Cole, :Moniteau, Cooper, Morgan, Benton, Pettis, ~aline, Lafayette, Johnson, Henry, Ja.ck8on, Cass~ Miller and Bat'~s counties. Ninth 1Jfasonic Disirict.-Pulaski, Laclede, Wright, Douglas, Ozark, Taney, Christian, Webster, Dallas, Camden amI Hickory counties. Tenth Masonic District.-St. Clair, Cedar, Dade; Lawrence, Barry, McDonald, Newton, Jasper, Benton, Vernon, Greene and Polk counties. Eleventh l'.fasvnic District.-New :Mexico. ( Respectfully submitted, A. G. ~I~'DANIEL,

H. E. ANDERSON, J. F. HOUST()~, J. G. k'DEHSUN.

-路OF THE STATE

MISSOURI.

Bro. M. Collins offered the following resolution, and, on motion, the same waS adopted: Resolved, That this Grand 0 appropriate to Bro. Stille two hundred and fifty dollars, as a compensation for his faithful services in behalf of this Grand 0 previous to, and during, the present communication, and that the proper warrant be drawn upon the Grand Treasurer for saId sum. Bro. T. E. Garrett offered the following preamble and resolution, when Bro. Foster moved to amend by inserting two hundred dollars, and the same being adopted, the report, as amended, was then adopted: WHEREAS, R. W. Bro. A. O'Sullivan, Grand Secretary of the

Grand 0 of Missouri, has removed from Springfield to St. Louis, intending to pennanently reside there; therefore, be it Resolved, By the Grand 0 of :Missouri, that two hundred dollars be set aside and appropriated for the purpose of renting and fitting up an office suitable for the use of the Grand Secretary. Bro J. D. Vincil offered the following, which was, on motion, adopted: ReslJlved, That .Bro. J. W. Luke be, and he is, hereby appointed to purchase for the use of the Grand Secretary's office a suitable safe, and that the Grand Secretary draw his warrant for the amount of the same. Bro. J. N. Burnes offered the following, which was, on motion, adopted: Resolved, That the Grand Secretary, R. W. Bro. A. O'Sullivan, is hereby authorized to draw a warrant on the Grand Treasurer for the sum of one thousand dollars, in payment of his services as Grand Secretary during the past year. Bro. Matheney offered the following, and, on motion, the same was adopted: Resolved, That the Committee on Claims for payment scholarships in Masonic College be discharged, and another

GI\.<\.ND LODGE O'F A.

}'~

A. MASONS

c<mltnittee af a ~imilm' character be appointed, with iIl8tructians to report at the next annual session of the Grand d.

Bra. J. N. Burne! offered the following, and the same was,. on motion, adopted: Resolved, That the Grand L:l of Missouri fraternally tender the expression of its profound gratitude to M路.W. ~Jeo. Whitcomb,. for his a.ble and faithful services as Grand Muster during the past year; and, as a. further evidence of its appreciation of his exalted labors, the R. W. Grand Secretary is appointed to procure a por路 trait of our M. W. Brother, and to suspend the same in the Grand Cj hall. Resolved, That the portraits of our M. W: and venerable Bros., Joseph Foster and John Ralls, P. G. Master8, alao of R. W. John D. Daggett, Grand Treasurer, be procured and suspended in the Grand 0 hall, and that the Grand Secreta.ry be authorized to draw a 'Warrant on the Grand Treasurer for the expenses attending the same~ Bro. Burnes, by' permie.sion, was allowed to amend a part of his resolutions, and the following preamble and resolution ,,'ere submitted by him: WHEREAS, The Grand 0 of the State of :Missouri will con~ Btantly cherish, with profound gratitude and admiration, a perfect remembrance of the able, faithful and devoted labors of R. 'V. Bro. A. O'Sullivan, who, as a member of this Grand 0 -its Grand Secretary and Grand Lecturer for the past twelve yeal s has so discharged all his dutics, official and personal, as to com路 mand universal confidence and respect, as well for his profound learning and abilitiEs as for the stainless purity of his chara~tcr an d conduct in eVEry relation of life; therefore, Resolved, That we garner up, as richest treasures, his moral and masonic teachings, and will路 transmit them to those who shall succeed us in this ball as heir-looms of instruc1;)on and delight; and, as a further evidence of our affection, and as a stimulus to posterity to imitate his industry and his virtues, we respectfully

QF THE STATE OF MISSOURI.

and fraterna11y request his portrait to be suspended in the hall of this Grand 0; and W. Bro. W. H. Stone is hereby appointed to procure and pa.y for th~ same out of any money in the hands of the Gnmd Treasurer. The Committee on Chartered CE!::J, to whom was referred the preamble and resolution of Sturgeon 0, No. 174, submitted the followin,g report, and, on m~tion, the same was received and adopted:

THE

M. W.

GRAND LODGE DF 1\ilSSOURI:

The Committee on Chartered LEJ, having duly considered the preamble and resolution of Sturgeon CJ, No. 174, recommend the adoption of the following: Resolved, That the officers and members of Sturgeon 0, No. 174, be authorixed (during the time of the occupancy of their hall by the military) to hold their meetings in any suitable room, near the town of Sturgeon, agreed upon by the officers and members of the said D. Reepectfully submitted,

J. W. LUKE, Chairman. The following report, from Committee on Masonic Usage, was presented, and, on motion, the same was received and adopted: The Committee on :Masonic Usage, to whom ,vas referred certain questions submitted .by ·Bro. Turk, in answer to the first question, would respectfully report, as their opinion: That a.ny E. A., F. C. or :M. :M. having been made, and recognized to be in good standing, as such, by any 0 regularly constituted by this Grand 0, is a true and law£ul1\fason, entitled to all the rights and privileges of such, according to the degrees conferred, and is to be ,recognized us such by aU C£J under this jurisdiction, any irregularity or informali.ty in the Jna.nner or mode of being so made to the c(mtrary notwithstanding.

J. W. LUKE, On bekalj of Committee.

GRAND LODGE OF A. F. A. MASONS

Bro. J. N. Burnes presented the following, and, on motion, the same was adopted:

THE

M. W. GRAND 0

:MrssoURI:

The undersigned, your Committee on Masonic Usage, respect. fully report, that the several important questions submitted to them require an investigation extending beyond the present Grand Communication, and, as delay with correctness is more to be desired than haste and probable error, they would respectfully ask the privilege and power of reporting at the next Grand Communication. Respectfully submitted, JAJ."\iES N. BURNES, Chairman. Bro. C. W. Pringle offered the following, which was, on motion, adopted: Resolved, That the Grand 0 of Missouri will cause the work of the third degree to be exemplified to-morrow morning, at 10 o'clock. The M. W. Grand 0 of Missouri was then ealledfrom labor until 9 o'clock to-mOlTOW morning.

9 O'CLOCK. The M. W. Grand 0 of Missouri was called to labor by the M. W. Grand Master. Grand officers at their several stations. Prayer by Grand Chaplain. Minutes of yesterday's proceedings read arid approved. The hour having arrived for the installation or officers, M. W. George Whitcomb installed the following Grand Officers, Bro. Burgoyne acting as Grand Marshal: FRIDAY MORNING,

M. W. JOHN H. TURNER, of Glasgow, Grand Master. R. W~ WILLIAM N. LOKER, of St. Louis, Deputy-Grand Master.

(}F THE STATE OF MISSOURIâ&#x20AC;˘

.R. W.

JOHN D. VINCIL, of Glasgow, Grand-Senior Warden. R. W. ALLEN L. McGREGOlt, of Vienna, Grand-Junior 'Yarden. R. W. JOHN D. DAGGETT, or St. Louis, Grand Treasurer. " A. O'SULLIVAN, of St. Louis, Grand Secretary. Rev. Bro. P. M. PINCKARD, of St. Louis, Grand Chaplain. " S. BROWN, of Potosi, " " W. THOMPSON, of Liberty, " " W. WIllTE, of Mexico, " " W. N. ffirSH, of Prairieville, " " W. M. RUSH, of Chillicothe, 'l Bro. J. N. BURNES, of Weston, Grand Orator. " R. E. ANDERSON, of Palmyra, " " H. N. TONG, or Ironton, Grand Ma.rshal. " A. G. :McDANIEL, of Hannibal, " " M. M. Jesse, of Sturgeon, Grand Sword Bearer. " W. B. WILSON, of Cape Girardeau, G. S. Deacon. " J. E. CADLE, of Spring Hill, G. J. " " W. J. Livingston, Grand Steward. " A. F. TRAINOR, of Ashley, " " W. E. GLENN, of St. James', Grand Pursuivant. " A. STILLE, of St. Louis, Grand Tyler. REV.

The Grand Lecturer then exemplified the work and lecture of the third degree, he having exemplified the work and lecture of the second degree yesterday evening. Bro Charles Levy, on behalf of Bro. Joseph Foster, presented the following preamble and resolutions, and, on motion, the same were unanimously adopted: WHEREAS, The Grand 0 , at its session in 1842, appointed R. W. S. W. B. Carnegy and Joseph Foster to meet in convention witll representatives from other Grand t:eJ, in the city of Baltimore, to agree upon and establish a uniformity of work and lectures of the degrees under the control of Grand l::EtJ; and,

GRAND LODGE OF A. F. A. MASONS

wherea,s, the said convention m£:t in the said city in :May, 1843, and then and there adopted a system of work and lectures for the aforesaid degrees, and agreed to promulga.te the said work and lectures, and none other, in their respective jurisdictions; and, whereas, the said Carnegy and Foster, in Grand 0 assembled, in the city of St. Louis, at the annual session in 1843, did frequently and fully exemplify the said work and lectures, and the Grand 0 did formally and solemnly adopt the said work and lectures, and required all its constituent c:::EJ to teach and practice the same, to the exclusion of all other work and lectures, and also to exclude from their CEJ all itinerant lecturers of every grade, from wheresoever they may hail; and, whereas, the said work and lectures, for the past twenty years, l:ra.ve been annually exemplified in open Grand 0, and the present Grand Lecturer, R. W. A. O'Sullivan, has, at great cost of time, health and means traversed this jurisdiction to promulgate the same to the C€J; and, wherea~, the said work and lectures, as exemplified by him at the present session of the Grand 0, is the same, in every essential particular, as reported by Carnegy and Foster in 1843 :

Be it therefore resolved by the Grand 0 of lJfissouri, in Grand .flnnual Convocation assembled, That all the LAWS, RESOLUTIONS and ORDERS heretofore ORDAINED in relation to the adoption, promulgation and perpetuation of the aforesaid work and lectures are hereby reaffirmed; .flnd it 'is hereby further resolved, That it is the high duty of the :Masters and \Vardens and members of the ~ in this jurisdiction to perfect themselves in the aforesaid work and lectures, and teach a.nd practice them faithfully, to the exclusion of all other systems by whomsoever promulgated; And be it fU1·ther resolved, And enjoined upon the Masters dnd 'Vatdens of the aforesaid constituent r::e:J to see that section 30, of article IV, of the By-Laws of this Grand 0, is faithfully and fully obeyed, according to the true intent and spirit thereof. JOSEPH FOSTER.

or ÂˇTBE8TATE .OF

MISSOURI.

Bro. Houston offered the following resolutions, and they were, on motion, adopted: Resolved, That the sum of $400 be appropriated to pay for the printing, and other contingent expenses of the Grand 0 for the current year. Resolved, That Bros. John D. Daggett, John W. Luke and R. E. Edmonston be appointed a committee to loan all the unappropriated money in the hands of the Grand Treasurer at the close of the Grand 0, securing the payment of the same by deed of trust upon unincumbered real estate, or other good and sufficient security. Bro. Burgoyne offered the following, which was, on }llotion, unanimously adopted: Resolved, That before the Grand Lecturer issue his certificate of qualification to the D. D. G. Masters, they shall sevetally pledge their honor as Masons, that they have not been, are not now, nor ever will be, connected, in any manner, with the" Conservators' Association," and that they solemnly denounce and repudiate the same. The M. W. Grand o'clock, P. M.

of Missouri waS called from labor until 3

FRIDAY,

O'CLOCK, P.â&#x20AC;˘ M.

The M. W. Grand 0 of Missouri was called to labor by the :M. W. Grand Master. Grand officers at their several stations. The :rtf. W. Grand Master made following appointments: R. W. A. O'SULLIVAN, Grand Lecturer. " A. O'SULLIVAN, Com. on Foreign Correspondence. On applications from Liberty 0, and others, asking for return of moneys paid by them for scholarships in late Masonic College: Bros. J. D. Vincil and R. T. Edmonston.

uRAND LODGE'

A. F. A. MASON.

The minutes of this day's proceedings were read and apllroved. No further business appearing, after prayer by Rev. Bro. Grand Chaplain, the M. W. Grand 0 of 'Missouri was closed in AMPLE FORM.

A. O'SULLIVAN, Grand

Secr~'tar!l'

APPENDIX.

REP 0RT 0F ST. LOU I S BOA RD '0 F RELI EF Fl\OM :!lEPTEMBER 16, 1864, TO JUNE 1, 1863.

1854. Sept. 16. To am'trec'd By eash paid $226 75 to Dec. 9,1854......$245 15 :By balance.............. 18 40 $245 15

$245 15

JOSEPH FOSTER, President. A. O'SULLIVAN, Sec. and Trea.y. 1854. Dec. 9.. To balance." $.i8 40 Dec. 16. By cash $26 45 To cash......... 10 00 By balance.... 1 95 $28 40

$28 40

JOSEPH FOSTER, President. JAMES WYKEHAM, Sec. and 1'reas. 1855. Jan. 1. To balance $ 1 95 By cash paid To cash rec'd, 878 5.0

$880 45 $880 45

$880 45

W. CONNER, President. JAMES WYKEHAM, Sec. and Treas. 1856. Jan. 1. To am't rec'd $417 65 By cashpaid

$417 65

W. CON};~R, President. JAJ."\1ES WYKEHAM, Sec. and Treas.

APPENDIX.

1857. Jan. 1. To am't rec'd..$382 10 By cash paid By balance

$200 00 182 10

$382 10

JA:MES WYKEHAJ.VI, Prcsident. JOHN DECKER, Sec. and Treas. 1858. Jan. 1. To balance $182 10 By cash paid To am't rec'd, 358 00 By balance

$433 55 106 55

$540 10

$540 10 J. K. KNIGHT, Prfsident. JOIL.~ DECKER, Sec. and Trtas. 1859. $1,041 20 Jan. 1. To balance $ 106 55 By cash paid To am't rec'd 978 50 By balance... 43 85 $1,085 05

$1,085 05 JAj)IES ROBERTS, President. DAVID BRO"WNLEE,.Sec. and Treas. 1860. $1,032 95 Jan. 1. To balance $ 43 85 By cash paid To am't rec'd 1,113 50 By bn,lunce........... 124 40 .

$1,157 35

----$1,157 35

L. L. BARRETT, President. DAVID BRO\YNLEE, Sec. and Treas. 1861. $124 40 By cash paid Jan. I. To balance To am't rec'd, 671 65 By balance....... $796 05

$666 65 129 40 $796 05

_ l\IARl.'IN COLLINS, President. DAVID BRO"'~LEE, Sec. and Treas.

APPENDIX.

1862. Ja.n. 1. To balance $ 129 40 By cash paid $ 548 05 To a.m't rec'd 918 65 By balance on hand.. 500 00 $1,048 05 $1,C48 05 MARTIN COLLINS, President. D. N. BURGOYNE, Sec. and Treas. 1863. To bal. on hand $500 00 By cashpaid.~ $326 70 Jan. 1 to June 1,1863.. 420 45 By balance ~ 593 75

$920 45

The within report is respectfully submitted.

:MARTIN COLLINS, Presz'denl. D. N. BURGOYNE, Sec. and Treas. E and 0 excepted.

A. O'SULLIV AN~ Grand Secretary Hi ACCOUNT WITH THE GRAND 0

OF MISSOURI.

1862. No.

LODGES.

AMOUNT.

31 Liberty ...........•.................••........ $ 98 ...........•...Webster......................... 228 Shelbina. .... ... .... ••.... .... .. .. ... . .. .. ... .•......•••.... St. James' ..........••......•.................. 159......••.••.....Pacific .............. Border.......................................... ••.........•... Chapman 56 Platte 89 Friendship 35 1\fercer 1\'Iarcus 110 ...............Warrenton ...........••......................... 87 \V'ashington 202 Westville 162 ~ Whitesville 18 Palmyra ,

24 4 10 20 10 13 33 23 21 23 20 20

34 17

16 34

00 00 00 00 00 00 00 5.3 50 50 00 00 50 00 00 00

$324 00

A. O'SULLIVAN, Grand Secretary IN ACCOU~T WITH THE GRAND 0

OF MISSOURI.

1863. KO.

LODGES,

AMOUNT.

$ 415J 26 60

~11ssJuri

1 2

Meridian...............

3•........•...•. Beacon......

30 fiu 45 Of.

4•••...•••.....• IIoward 5 United 8 Williamsburg 9 Georgc Washington........................ 12.•.............Tyro ~ 13 Rising Sun................... 14 ~\.uburn 17 Clarksville..... 18 PalmJra 19..· Parls (.nion. 20 St. Louis................ 22 Wellingtonn.. 24 WyaconJa.. .••....... 25•..............N <tplltali ..•....... ..•....

47 39 29 19 10 44 49 27 22 16 46

St. John's...................................

34 5u

31 35

Liberty..... ...•......•.............•........ Mtrcer ~. . . . .. •.. . ... .. . .. . .. . .. . . . .. ·.Cooper .••...... Tull,y •................ Mt. .l\ioriah. .•... Fayette .•.........•..•.....•........ Haynrsville · Wa.kcnja...... •...........

24 00 23 00 34 00 7 00 18 00 20 00 48 00 30 00

36 ·39 4,1 47 49 52

•••••••••••

11 42

or 5l~

00 25 00 00 00 00 00 50 50

5a 00

APPENDI.X ..

N').

J,ODGE3.

53 .54 56

A.M'(){)NT.

Weston ";" '.Douglas Platte l\lonticcllo Lancaster

.. ' ' . . 58 ' . 59 ~ , , . 6<J.....•• ~ .•..•.•Ne,,' Bloolnfi~;,ld ,....•.................. 65...........•...PattonsbrJrg ' . . 66 ...........•... Linn 70 Roanoke . 72 uDanville . 7·l ·'Varren '" .' ' '.." 75· Ashley ,." . 76.. , Independence .."." , ' 77 , Lebanon '.' ,' . 78 ..· ; St. Jo~cph .. 79 Polar Star '..'. 87 }Itl ashingr.on '.......••........ , . 89 Friendshi.p . 92.•••.•••...••.••. l)crscvcrance . 93 St. l\iar1..\; ,. , .. 96 St. Andrc,,,'s . 97 Bcthany . 98 · Wcbster .. . 99 ·.•.......... :i\Iount Vernon . 100.· Canton , . 102 Blo01nintston .

104 106

I-Ieroine

110 116

~larcus

. . , .

Laporte : 109.....•..........1\Iontezullla

121 123 128

00 24 00 53 50

"1 uO 20 50 12 00 12 00

15 00 18 5:)

70 00 12 00

n 05 45 00 66 50 11 00 21 50 :23 <:)1)

4.B 00 37 00

20 00 18· 00 17 00 ~~~j OU J. () 50 8· &0

17 50 25 uo

D·! 71)

Erwin

:!8 GO

l-Iermann Kirksville

. .

1(i

·.Davi<ls ·

9 50

APPENDIX.

NO.

1:z9 131 132 133 134 137 141 143 150 151 154 156 163 164 174 179 181 183 185 187 188 180 190 If'll

102 193., 194 198 199 202

LODGJ~S.

'Vells,\·i lIe

\.llcnsville Nc,,," IIopc 'Vcstvillc 2GG •••••••...•.... SOlncrset.

207 208 209

A~IOUXT.

Collstantine....••.....................•...... Potosi .•................................•..... Farmington . Star of the "Vest . Pleasant l\Iount . Prairieville ..•.........................•..... ~licld.leburg . Flint Hill .....................•....•......... Birlning· . 1\lilton .. Concord . Ashland . Occidental . Joachim . Sturgeon..••................................. Pride of the 'Vest .. Novelty . California . ("'halnois . IIenry Cla.y.•................................ IIannibal . Zercdatha . Putnanl ................•.................... Zcrubable . }~rank£ord . Angerona '" .

.. . . .

:W uO Ii 00

28 50 48 00 28 00 I£) 00 49 00 25 00 i3 5C 14 5C 11 00. 18 50' 51 00

10 50 tJl 00 52 00 1;) 00 21 50

9 50 13 00 14 00 27 50

26 50 11 15 113 11 1;)

50 5J 00 00

In 60 11 00 1;) 50

C!a.y

n uo

Alto Vi~:ta Poplar Bluff

. .

30 00 7 50

100 NO.

211 213 214 218 221 22G 227

228 16D

APPENDIX.

J.ODGES.

0rion Rolla Forest City Good Hope... ~lystic Tic Saline ~ Cypress Shclbina 'fuscumbia

AMOUNT.

. . . . . . . . .

~3 50 13 00 12 00 9 00 9 00 9 50 5 50

4 25

Amount received in 1863 $2,517 25 324 00 Amount receivcu in 1862...................................

Grand Total

$2,841 25 CR.

Paid by Grand Tr~asurer per receipts Balancc due Grand Secretary

$2,845 00 .

$3 75

102

APPENDIX.

JNO. D.DAGGETT,G. Treasurer, IN ACCOUNT WITH THE GRAND 0

OF MISSOURI.

DR. 1862. $7,338 85 May 29. T~ balance per report . 120 00 June 26. To amount received ofG. ~ec'y 25 00 July 1 4 . " " " Aug. 23. To am't rec'd of G. Sec'y, per 20 00 Stille . Oct. 10, To am't Jacoby, two notes, 75 00 (loan) . 10 00 " "To interest on sam~ . 1863. May 15. To am't rec'd of G. Sec'y $ 596 00 "18. " "" 300 00 "19. " "" 182 00 "21. " ,,'" 186 50 "25. " "" 1,044 50 "26. "Notes of St. John's 0 100 00 "27. "rec'd of G. Sec'y ,. 371 00 _--$2,780 00

Total

$10,368 85

:May 27. To balance

$ 7,280 85

103

Al'PENDIL

JNO.. D. DAGGETT, G. Treasurer, IN ACCOUNT WITH THE GRAND 0

OF MISSOURI.

1862.

CR.

May 2.9. By pay't to Potosi D ....... ~ .... n$ 25 00 \Vallingft)rd .......... 50 00 " " 50 00 "Vm. Palmer.......... '" ,.'" 200 00 S. Russell ............. " J. N. Burnes ......... 50 00 "" '" IvI. Collins............ 27 00 " "

'" "

" " '" " " " " " " " "

" "

30. July 31. 1863. J:1n. 27. ~lay 27.

..........

..... -

Bethu.ne ............... McDaniel ............. ....... " Salem D ............. J. W. Luke.......... W. White............. Lebanon 0 .......... A. Stille...........•..

'" " " " "

9. 10. 28.

.... ..... " ......

O~S1iHi'van ...... '. •...•

M,\y 31. June

" "

......

25 500 1,,000 17 17 32 13 100 31 38 250

00 0.0 50 50 00 50 00 50 50 00

----$ 2,428 00

" "

" " " "

Arrow Rock 0 ...... Niedner ............... Penick••••.......'. ....• F. Little .............. O'Sullivan ............ P. M! Pinckard......

" " "

Shawnee 0 •.......... Concord D ........... Balance on hand ....

25 24 17 163 85 230

00 00

00 50 00 50

100 00 15 00 7,280 8'5 $10,368 85

~JNO.

D. DAGGETT, G. Treasurer

IN ACCOUNT WITH THE GRAND D

OF MISSOURI.

1863. DR. May 27. For Balance on hand per rep~rt $7,280 85 June 1. "Amount received of G. Secretary...... 163 50 . " 13." "" 40' 110 00

$7,554 35 CR.

June 1.

" "

" " "

By order, paid O'Sullivan ...•.•.•..........•. e. $1,000 00

.....................

" " " "

New Bloomfield D ............ Heroine D .•.....•.••......•... Mrs. Grovel' ............••.... Liberty D ..•..••............. 'V. M. Jesse....•....•••.•....

" "

" " H

..................

Brown.......................

'V. B. Bushy...•............... O. F. }'otter•.....•••.... Stille ..........•••••.........•... 0

•••••

400 00 20 50 16 50 75 00 50 00 61 00 50 00 50 00 75 00

30 00 250 00 $2.078 00

Balance on hand June 18, 1863

5,476 35

RESOLUTIONS AND AMEXDMENTS. The following resolutions and a,mendments are in force in the jurisdiction of the Grand D Missouri:

or.

[ADOPTED l&t7.]

" That the Grand Secretary is hereby required to inform every Grand 0, in correspondence with the Grand D of )iissouri, that from and after the meeting of this Grand D, in Octobcr, 1848, no ,Mason, not having a certificate PI his good standing, of recent date, will be allowed to participate in the CharitJ Fund or this Grand 0, or any of its subordinates. " That it is inexpedient for any ~I: son, under the jurisdiction of this Grand C?, to collect priv.ate subscriptions), unless directed by the Grand路 or subordinate CftJ, to be appropriated as masonic charity; and it is h9reby interdicted 3S a practice fraught only with evil to the Craft." [ADOPTED 1840.]

"That no brother shall be permitted to demit from any 0 under th:s jurisdiction, e:\("cpt t be for the purpose of traveling out of the jurisdiction of said 0, or of joining another D." [ADOPTED 1850.]

"That, while all Grand CEJ have the right to reverse the decisions of their subordinates, suspending or expellmg Masons from all the privileges of Masonry, they cannot restore them to membership in a subordll1ate 0 without its conscnt." [ADOPTED 1852.]

"That a brother Master .Mason, trespassing against our路 rules, is amenaMe to the particular 0 of whit h he is a member. Should ;m of}'eJ:se be committcu by one who has changed his rcsidence, 1he [J which has jurisdiction over the place where he resides is the body to whom the charges will have to be preferrcd, as we

lOb

APPENDIX.

have no rule that authorizes a change of venue. Any brother feeling aggrieved at the ~ccision, on the tria,l of a brother, has the right of an appeal to the Grand D. " Tha.t when a 0 snspends a brother, the time for which he stands suspended shall be defined." [ADOPTED 1854.]

"That, in any town or city, where there is more than one 0, it shall be the duty of each 0 to appoint one or more members, to constitute a Board of Relief, to whom all applicants for charity shall be referred, and, if found worthy, reliov'cd; they'shall adopt rules fOl' their government, 80 that. the worthy shall not go aW<1,"y empty-ha.nded, and the unworthy eat the bread belonging to the toiling craftsman. To the carrying out of which, each 0, in such to\'. n or city, shall contribute fi,'e dollars from every initiation fee to the aforesaid Board of Relief. "That the 27th section, article IV, of the By-Laws of this Grand 0, shall not be 80 construed as to prohil)it an applicant for initiation or membership from applyiug to any 0 111 this jurisdiction after the lapse of one year. " That L2J under the jurisdiction of this Grand 0 be required to make up their return, ending on the first day of l\fay in each year, and trallsmit said returns immediately thereartiJr to tho R. \V. Grand Secrctal'y." [ADOPTED 1855.]

Resolved, That hereafter, and until otherwise ordered by the Grand 0, the g~and officCls sh:Lll be chosen on the morning of the third day of the 8es~ion, but shall not be installed into their offices until all other business before the Grand 0 has been entirely disposed of, which said installation shall close the masonic year. [ADOPTED 185G.]

Rrsulved, That this Grand 0 docs not recognize the right of the Gralld JInstcr to rest0re the charter to any subordillate 0, after the same has been arrested or surrendered, or to grant a dispensation to fiaiJ 0 until the fact8 are reported to the Gr. D.

107

APPENDIX.

[ADOPTED 1856.]

Resolved, That it is the sense of this Grand

0 that no subordinate 0 should permit non-affiliated Masons to join in public procession, or take any part in any public masoI1ic demonstration, except such non-affiliated Masons as havo Leen members of a regularly constituted 0 within tbe twelve months last preceding such celebration.

[ADOPTED 1857.]

Resolved, That the memorial presented to this Grand

0 by the W. Master of Platte 0 for conferring the degree of Master

Mason upon a disabled brother, can not be granted. [ADOPTED 18::>7.]

Resolved, That the Gralld Master, when he delivers his annual address to the Grand 0 , return all the reports made to him by the D. D. Grand :Masters, and tha,t they bo printed with the proceedings of the Grando. [ADOPTED 1858.]

Resolved, That no subordinate 0 within this jurisdiction be allowed to grant dcmits, except for the following reaSOllS : That the applicant is alJout to move out of the jurisdiction of his 0; that he desires to join another 0; or to assist in the formation of a new D. [ADOPTED 1858.]

Resolved, That hereafter no new

sha,ll be formed in the city of St. Louis, or in any city, town or village ill this jurislliction, wh.ere there are more tha.n two CEJ loc:ateJ, except UpOIl the recommendation of hyo- thirds of all the CÂŁ:J exis Ling in the said cities, towns or villages. 0

[ADOPTED 1858.]

Resolved, That it is the duty of the D. D. Grand :Masters to see that the subonlinate Cfb rigidly enfurce the llla~Ollic law in reference to all llnmaRollic conduct, and particularly those vie'cs that are so well calculated to bring reproach on the Masonic Fraternity-habitual drullkcllllCSS, gambliug, prohne swG:\ring,

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and those of a kindred character; and, in default of rh~ir so doing, to suspend their charters. [ADOP1'ED 1858.] Rf.~olvrd,

That the names of the members of ,the subordinate CÂŁ:J be printed with the proceedings of the Grand D. [ADOPTED 1858.]

R(solved, That the Grand 0 adopt the form of the square apron, with triangular fla.p on which an all-seeing eye may be placed, the apron to be bound with blue. ' [ADOPTED 1858.]

Rl"solved, That when, hereafter, subordinate e:::eJ under this jurisdiction may want aprons, that they procure them of the a~ove form and pattern. [ADOPTED 1859.]

Rfsuh'ed, That the subordinate L.ÂŁJ under the jurisdiction of this Grimd 0 be and they are hereby, required to give to the widows of all deceased worthy brother Master Masons a certificate of tllC formel' membership and good standing of their deceased husbands, which said certificate shaH be signed by the Master and Vi aniens, and attested oy the Secretary. [ADOPTED 1859.]

Rfsolved, Tha,t subordinate ~ in this jurisdirtion have no right to ballot for' candidates, for passing or rai~illg, except at thell' stated mOllthly communications, and that called-uff communications are not pa.rt of the preceding regular or stated COUUDUnication. [ADOPT}~D

18;)9.]

1hsolved, That it is incompetent for an)'

under tbjs jurisdirtion, to confer either of the three dcgrees upon any person whose physical defects arc such as to pl'c\"ent him from confurming littrally to all thc requircments of the Order. 0,

[ADOPTED 1859.]

Rl'soh'ed, That no dispensation shall be granted to any brethren to form a new 0, unlcss accompanied by the demits of thc s~veral brethren, from the =Eb to which t.hey rc~pectivcly belonged.

APP~NDIX.

109

[ADOPTED 1860.] ARTICLE

I-Section 6.-UpOIl report of the Committee on

Credentials, that a quorum for business is present, the officer presiding as Grand Master shall appoint from those present the following committees: [ADOPTED 1860.]

IV.-Sections 12 and 13 are stric:路~en out, and the following adopted in lieu thereof: Every 0, in addition to the amount sp~cified in. its by-laws, shall collect from every pelson on路 whom the degrees may be conferred, one doIla,r for each degree, and the l:'ame shall be reta,ined hy each subordinate 0 as a fund, to 'be denominated the Orphar.s' Fund, and used only for the purpose of supporting and educating the orphans of deceased Master :Masons. ARTICLE

[ADOPTED

18~n.]

Resolved, That no .OIle of the officers of this Grand

enumerated in the XVIIth article of the "Old Regulations," shall, while holding office in thiS Grand 0, act as Master or Warden in h'is subordiuate .0. [ADOPTED 1862.]

Rl'solved, That should an applicant 拢01' the mysteries of Free IVL.l.sO ,ry be elected, and fail to come forward for illitiation within six months from the date of said clection, his fe.e 8hall be dcda,red forfeited, and the whole proceedmgs in his case dcdared nuil al.d void; prm.路ided, that nothing herein contamed shall prevent any 0, having jurisdiction, from again receiving hiS petition. [ADOPTED 1862.]

Resolved, .That the jurisdiction of the G-rand

0 of Missouri be divided into tcn districts, for each of whILh there sha.Jl be a D. D. Grand. Master, who shall Le appointed Ly the Grand Master, with the approv:!l of the Grand o. The brethren so appointed must be P.l.St or Pr\!sent Masters of this jurisdiction. Before entcring on their duties as D. D. Grand Masters, they shall qualify themselves to teach the wor;~ and lee .urcs of the

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three degrees of Ancient Craft M:asonry, as authorized by the Grand 0 of :Mi~souri, and shall obtain certificates of their qualifications from tho Grand Lecturer--pruvided, that no D. D. Grand Master shall be commissioned by the Graud Master unless he produce the certificate of the Grand Lecturer; they shall visit the 4tJ in their respective jurisdictions, when required so to do, and instruct them in the work and lectures of symbolic ~lasonry ; inspect their by-laws and records, and report annually to the Grand 0 of l\lissoUl'i; give an account of the condition of the C£J in their several districts, morally and financially; they shall attend in person to the organization and instruction of such C€.J as may be formed 'during the recess of the Grand 0, and instal the officers and dedicate the halls of such C€:J as may be chartered by the Grand 0 of 1\tIissouri; they shall have no authority to order dispensations for the formation of new Cfb, but may recommend such formations to the Grand Master or the Gmnd 0 ; they shall have no power to grant dispensations for any purpe-se whatever. The D. D. Grand Masters shall be entitled to such compensa· tion from the subordinate Cfb as may be mutually agreeq upon between them. The D. D. Grand ~fasters are instructed to discountenance all unauthorized lecturers and itineran~, in their respective districts, and report to the Grand 0 the names and places of residence of this worthless class, should any appear among them.

OFFICERS OF THE G. tODGE OF

~IIS~OURI

FOR THE YEAR 1863.

M. W. JOHN H. TURNER, of Glasgow, Grand :Master. R. W. WILLIAM N. LOKER, of St. Louis, Dcputy路Grand Master. R. W.

JOHN D. VINCIL, of Gla8gow, Grand..Senior Warden.

REV.

R. W. ALLEN L. McGREGOR., of Vienna, Grand路路Junior Warden. R. W. JOlL.~ D. DAGGETT, of St. Louis, Grand Treaslll'er. H A. O'SULLIVAN, of St. Louis, Grand Secretary. Rev. Bro. P. M. PINCKARD, of St. Louis, Grand Chaplain. " S. BROWN, of Potm;i, " " W. THOMPSON, of Liberty, " W. WffiTE, of Mexico, H " " W. N. IRISH, of Prairieville, " " 'W. M. RUSH, of Chillicothe t " Bro. " " " " "

" " " "

J. N. BURNES, of Weston, Grand Orator. R. E. ANDERSON, of Palmyra, " H. N. TONG, of Ironton, Grand l\larshal. A. G. McDANIEL, of Hannibal, " M. M: Jesse, of Sturgeon, Grand Sword Dearer. 'V. B. WILSON, of Cape Girardeau, G. S. Deacon. J. E. CADLE, of Spring Hill, G. J. " 'V. J. Livingston, Grand Steward. A.F. ~rRAINOR, of ABhley, " 'V. E. GI-JENN, of St. James', Grand PursniYunt. A. STILLE, of St. Louis, Grand Tj路lcr.

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PAST-GRAND

OFFICERS-PRESENT.

M. W. JOHN RALLS, Past-Grand Maste~. " JOSEPH FOSTER, Past-Grand Master.

R. 'V. OSCAR F. POTTER, Past-Deputy Grand 1\{aster. " W. A CUNNINGHAM, Past-Deputy Grand ~laster. " JOHN F. HOU8TON.," Past-Grand Warden. " A. L. McGREGOR, Past-Grand Warden. PAST-MASTERS.

W. J. 'V. tUKE. " R. T. EDMONSTON4 " G. W. BELT.

" JAS. J. CLARKSON. " J. J. BRADY. " C. LEVY. " E. DUFFIELD. ~, THOS. RICHESON.

" M..:KENDRY BROOK. " W. E. GLENN. " J 'V. CHANE. " J. C. GRISWOLD.

LIST OF REPRESENTATIVES OF SUBORDINATE LODGER IN THE GRAND

OF MISSOURI, AT THE- ANNUAL COMMUNICATIO~,

MAY 25, 1863.

NAMES.

LODGES.

1\-lissouri

Beacon

Williamshurg George 'tVashington

Pau1dingville

Rising Sun Auburn Clarksville

13 14 17

Palmyra

Paris Union St. Louis Napthali !\lexico St. Jolm's Liberty

20 25 26 28 31.

J. V. Alter, S. W. D. N. Burgoyne,J. W. *Jos. W. Branch, 'V..M. A. 'Weigle, S. 'tV. *Thos. R. Holmes, 'V. M. Earl Matlack, W. M. Chas. Spencer, S. 'V. J. A. H. Sampson, J. 'V. \Vm. B. Oglesby, W. M. 路\Vm. T. Carter~ S. \V. C. 'tV. Pringle, J. "N. Dan Carpenter, ,Yo ~f. A. F. Downing, 'V. M:. \V. S. Hough, W. ~1. J. C. Jamison, S. 'V. . J. J. McElwen, J. ,Yo R. E. Anuenwn, W. J\L H. J. Drummond, J. 'V. J. C. Campbell, W. 1\1. Morris Jacks, S. W. 'Vm. H. Stone, 'tV. 1\f. ~Tas. F. Gilliam, S. 'V. Ja.s. McDaniel, 'V. M. J. L. Steadman, \V. 1\-1.

114 LODGES.

APPENDIX.

KO.

NAMF.3.

Cooper.....................•.......36...•..R. C. Gibson, S. 'V. D. C. Lionberger, J. W. Mt. Moriah .40 E. C. Carrington, S. W. . Jefferson .43 ,Chas. 'V. Stewart, 'V. M:.

Fulton

.48

'V. Vi. Tuttle, ,V. :M. *Henry S. TUl'ner, J. VV.

Livingston

51.

Wakanda Weston

52 53

*John D. Vincil, 'V. l\L *John F. Houston, 'V. M

Douglas

Albert PO'\lcll,

Arrow Rock

*Uenry S. :Mil1s, S. ,Y.

Platte 1Ionticello

56 58

'V.

J. H. :Matheny, ~1. *W. T. 'Woods, S. 'V. *Geo. W. Bclt, J. ,Yo

'V.

~!.

*0. F. Potter, J. 'V.

New Bloomfield

Linn Tebo

6G 68

Danville Ashley

72 75

Polar Star Bridgeton

Lebanon

77 79 80

Potter

Friendship

Perseverance

E. O. Sayle, S. 'V. *Jolm G. Anderson, W. M. *B. O. Austin, W. :M. F. ~I. Hcnderson, W. ~f. *:M. I. F. Leonurd, 'V. 1\1. Sam'l J. Moore, J. 'V. A. F. Tra,inor, ,Y. 1\1.

*0. ,V. PIm}'!', S. \V. J. Crow, S. ,V. J. 'V. Lukc, ,Yo ~I. *R. T. Edmonston, 'V. M. Geo. T. 'Ioke, J. ,Yo J. n. Davis, ,Yo 1\1. .1 Oh11 ere, S. \r. E. l\lcCune, 'Y.~I.

St. Mark's

T. ~L Rhea, l: ,v. \V. ll. 'Yilsoll, 'V. ~1.

St. Andrew's

\V. T. Shaek!cJord, \V.l\L

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LODGES.

NO.

Bethany

NAMES.

,v..

J. H. Phillebaum, IvI. *T. B. Sherer, J. W.

Canton Bloomington

100 102

Z. Q. Knight, 'V; :M. T. B. Howe, \V. :M. J. B. Malone, J. 'V.

Heroine :Marcus Plattsburg Kirksville Constantine Potosi Farmington Star of the West

104 110

*E. B. Cravens, W. :M. N. B. Allen, 'V. IvI. W. J. Bigerstaff, S. 'V. *J. D. Foster, S. W. J. H. Bethune, 'V. IvI.. S. Brown, W. M. *J. J. Brady, W. ~I. *H. 'V. Long, W. M~ B. Shepherd, S. W.

Pleasant 1\fount Prairieville :Flint Hill Concord

113 128 129

131 132 133 134

137 143

154

Spring Hill Ashland Pacific

155 156

Occidental.

163.. ~

Joachim

164

'Volf Island

172

路Proxies.

159

*R. M. Hargett, S. 'V. A. Johnson, W. 1\1. E. :M. Brown, J. 'V. S. Ball, ,V. M. J. B. Henderson, \V. :M. R. H. Fowle, J. \V. *J. E. Cadle, 路W. Ivi. *Richard Spencer, 'V. M. J. T. Garner, S. W. *J. S. Phelps, J. 'V. Martin Collins, vV. 路:M. John F. Long, S. 'V. M. VV. Eby, J. 'V. E. F. Haney, 'V. 1\1. David Merriman, S. \V. H. L. Petrie, 'V. M. *G. M. Keyes, S. 'V.

116 LODGES.

APPENDIX.

NO.

Sturgeon

174

Pride of the West

179

路California Cha,mois

183 185

Henry Clay lIannibal. Frankford

187 188 192

Wellsville New Hope

19! 199

Poplar Bluff Rolla Good Hope Saline

209 213 218

Shelbina

228

2~6

NAMES.

:M. M. Jessie, 'V. :M:. *S~ F. Cross, S. W. T. E. Garrett, W. 1\1:. M. L. Cohen, S. W. *Edward Spencer, J.W. ;.R. Q. Roche, W. ~I. *J. :M. Shobe, 'V. 1\L *A. L. :l\IcGregor, S. \V. J. L. Ada,iI', S. 'V. A. G. :McD<lniel, W~ :M. James J. Duncan, )V. M:. *John P. Fisher, S. 'V. \V. A. Woods, 'V. :M. J. Black, 'V. M. W. P. Boon, S. W. R. ~I. 'Vatts, J. W. J.\V. Baldwin, W. :M. Henry T. Smith, S. W. l\L Champeny, W. M. J. Shaw, W. M. A. H. Tucker, J. 'V. G. T. Hill, W. 1\1.

SUSPENSIONS. NO.

LODGE.

NAME

2. .l\Ieridian: A. Godron. 4. Howard: Robert :M. Patrick. 18. Palmyra: John Allen, Thompson S. Finley, F. A. Nye, R. A. Stewart, 'Vm. B. White. 19. Paris Union: Thomas Barker, John W. Martin, N. A. , Sidner, D. 1vI. Alverson-nan-payment of dues. 28. St. John's: Charles Drew, Milton S. Boice, Von Phul Draper, John V..Johnson, Nimrod Glasscock, T. W. Dunlap, Levi 'Vardlaw, Benjamin ~I. Hawkins, George Robards, Nathaniel P. Kunkell, Abraham P. Bird, Wm. A. Mason, Joel H. Harris, George Parker, George H. Jones, George 'V. ,Shield, Robert D. Bravington. 36. Cooper: J. C. Kountz, E. Laury, John l\:fcCutcheon, Wm. Y. Moore, Thomas McCullock, N. L. Mitchell, J. H. O'Brien, W. B. Short, Thomas J. Smith, R. G. Stockley, W. D. Fielding, John B. Clark, G. G. 'Vilson, C. A. Ke~il 'William Prottsman. 43. Jefferson: Charles O. Cartman, W~ .W. Parks, R. An worth, D. Robinson, T. Lamb, C. R. Griffin, R. R. Jeffe; son~ S. H. ~ene, W. C. Young, J. H. Rimble,G. F Weiss, W. D. Pratt, T. Griswold, A. P. Dorris,T'. M. 'Vinston, J. T. Keiling, A. Hunter, A. Gordon, W. A. Curry, W. Gordon, R. E. White, F. 'V= Mills, L. C. Halden, J. L. Fulkerson, J. A. Meredith, F. C. Hughes, A. J. Griffin, S. M. Morrison, W. H. Richie, A. T. Newman. Ms. Fulton: Geore M. Willing, James L. l\1inor. 53. 'Veston: E. Jenkins-for three years. 60. New Bloomfield: A. .Bennett.

118 NO.

APPENDIX.

LODGE.

NAME.

75. Ashley: S. A. Bryant, Henry Hopkie, J. S. R. Gregory, Jacob Reese,J. 13. P(jmge, W. H. Myers, J. F. Tucker, C. T. Nash, Thomas Reed. 77. Lebanon: J. Hubbard. 87. Washington: A. Clarkson, A. D. Hudspeth, Edmond Bowles, J. H. Gillespie, J. J. Tucker, G. W. Cotner, C. F. Hardwick, J. F. Finley, Isaac Preston, John Small, John T. Coffee, D. S. Clarkson, A. Renfro, A. D. Coffman, W. T. Hastings, H. G. Cowan, S. J. Morris, S. L. Bickley, James P. :1\1oore, John ~L Stemmons, 'Vm. L. Williams, F. A. McCluer, E. T. Wassen, A. C. Sloan, .J. M. Dunn, H. Young~ B. F. Moore, J. ~I. Tatum, T. F. Renfro, Isaac Reed, W. 'V. Holland, D. M. Proctor, C. F. Beal, James ~1cGee, J. McBroom, D. L. Ha. 0; J. Hampton, :M. M. Arthur, J. F. Renfro, T路. M. Tatum. 89. Friendship: Henry Duncan, John C. Hill, A. S. Hughes, L. Ireland, John Jacobs, T. F. Jones, B. F. McCashlin, ~iilton ~fcDonald, L. ~fcDowel, John Y. Porter, Joseph G. Reeyes, A. C. Raymond, Robcrt Steine, Daniel Singleton, J. A. Sidcner, A. Turner, Enoch Wilson, M. W. Yager. 93. St. ~~ark's: Frank Hempstead. 100. Canton: Thomas Bayne, L. B. Fowler, 1. S. Covert, S. T. Simmons, J. ,Yo Hoke, Thomas J. Cochran, Noah Grant. 0

104. Heroine: L. J. 'Yinchester, J. J. Price, H. A. Pulte, S. H. Haslett, J. 'V. King, Joseph Gilliford, Andrew Fife, E. R. Hayworth, C. L. Detham, W. H. Kennedy, J. M. Morcy, 'V. G. Barkley, 'V. D. Clark, F. C. Gross, John Johnson, L. J. Jones, J. Richardson, J. K. Starr, G. 'V. Stebbins, l-I. S. 'Yard, G. W. 'Yhitworth, R. B. Nelson, A. 'V. Henning. oOG. Laporte: A. Rn,y, 1\1. lL Lucas, J. Dothett, M. S. Teny, G. II. Davis, James Boutcric] A. Green, H. Piper, John

APPENDIX.

NO.

LODGE.

119

NAME.

Botts, S. W. Houston, J. Winters, J. M. Hannah, G. S. 'Williford, W. H. Parsell, W. E. Dockery, H. Abrams, 1\1:. Bill, J. B. Sharp, F. M. Allen, M. Richardson, W. Townsley, Benjamin Townsley, M. C. Jay. 121. E,'"n: A. Trumper, C. Steller, A. Plettenberg. 123. Hermann : James Smith. 128. Kirksville: Andrew Grist, '\T. H. Sheeks, J. F. James, W. M. Brown, H. Smoot, John A. Rioe, H. H. Cobb, B. F. Marrow, James J. 'Foster. 133. Star of the West: William Ake, William Boatwright, Isaa,c Baker, John 'V. Beard, Charles Brewington, S. H. Burnham, John Chilton, Thomas Chilton, S. Chilton, James Chilton, M. Cnsine, W. Copeland, J. n. Chinn, N. Detheridge, A. C. Farnham, 'V. L. Fabre, P. Falkenberry, J. B. Findley, J. F. Garner, J. D. Harrison, D. Horney, R. Harvey, W. Huff, J. Inman, J ohn Jamison, G. Lee,J. C. McNeely, G. Nalley, 'V. Parmer, 1\1:.. F. Pease, S. G. Roy, W. C. Thomas, 1. "Vhitecotter, G. L. "Vaugh, I. :Mallory, 'V. F. Mitchell, S. W. 1\filler, John 1\1:cHenry. 141. :Middleburg: A. I. Bosley, W. L. Corbin, T. C. S. Lock, M. Renfro. 151. Milton: A. T. Powell, J. S. Bennett, P. F. Itidings, B. Hawkins. 164. Joachim: Newman Pounds, John Striekland, Matt. 'Vullace. 188. Hannibal: T. A. Harris, 'V. P. Reynolds, 1\1. B. Edison, R. 'V. Moss, O. Bell. 208. Alto Vista: Jer. Daley. 209. roplar Bluffs: R. Holland, B. D. Jennings, I. H. Polley, S. 'V. Miller, T. 1. Bledsoe, J. D. Dennis.

EXPULSIONS. ~o.

1. 4. 22., 53. 65.

75. 77. 141. 190. 209.

LODGE.

~!issouri:

NAME.

S. H. Bilbrough, C. C. Carroll, J. H. Brans ongross unmasonic conduct. Howard: Jack White, Chas. Ramey, H. Crews. 'Vellington: C. Vi. Davis. Weston: John B. Camp, Benj. \Vood. Pattonsburg: J. M. Christie. Ashley: B. F. Brown. Lebanon: F. M:. Wisdom. ~iiddlebury: J. W. Collins, J. T. Hughes, D. A. \Villiams, W. D. Flowers. Putnam: E. L. 'Yebb. Poplar Bluff: Jacob James.

AN ADDRESS DELIYERED DEFORE THE

By CHARLES C. WHITTLESEY,

GRAND ORATO

On Thursday, May 28, 1863.

CORRESPONDENCE. R.

W. C. C.WHITTLESEY:

Dear Sir and Bro.: The undersign~d, having been appointed by the :M. \V. Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted ~1asons of the State of Missouri a committee for that purpose, would most respectfully ask you to prepare, and furnish for publicatIOn, with the proceedings of the Grand Lodge, a copy of the very instructive and interesting address, delivered this morning by you, as Grand Orator the Grand Lodge of Missouri.

Respectfully and fraternally, JOHN F. HOUSTON, JOSEPH FOSTER,

P. 1.\1. PINCKARD, Committee. St. Louis, Mo., May 28, 1863; .fl. L., 5863. BRETHREN:

I have received your letter, requesting me to prep/are for publication, with the proceedings of the Grand Lodge, a copy of the address delivered by me May 28, 1863. As you are aware, the address was not committed to writing at the time of its d~livery~ nor was even the order of thought set down. A few references were all that I had for an address that occupied three quarters of an hour in delivery. In complying, therefore, with the address of the Grand Lodge, communicated through you, I must apologize, if it shall be found that the order of thought is changed, or the language varied; for I have been compelled to trust to memory to recall what I did not think of remembering at, the time of speaking. I believe I have

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given the full substance of the address, and very nearly in the words uttered. Trusting that the subject will be found of interest to the brethren, and that. it may be as kindly received by them as it was by yom'selves and the Grand Lodge, I remain, fraternally yours,

ClIAS. C. WIllTTLESEY. To brethren John F. Houston, Joseph Foster, P. Committee. St. Louis, June 15, 1863.

~I.

Pinckard, .

THE ADDRESS. 1\1. W. G. M.

AND BRETHREN:

It was only accidcntally I received the information that I had been appointed a8 one of the Orators fot this Grand Lodge at its present Communication. I have not prepared an oration, but, that you may not be entircly disappointed, I will discourse a little upon 11 subject which I hope may prove of intere~t to the members of the Order here assembled. It will be plain-for I have not attempted to prepare anything that can be called an oration-the subject itself must give the interest to what I am about to say. My subject is, "The Mysteries and Symbols of Antiquity"the mysteries and symbols as connected with those secret orders or classes who preserved the light of knowledge amid the darkness of ages. The earliest knowledge "e have of any nation-apart from that given to us by our own "Great Charter"-is derived from the traditions of Egypt, preserved in the writings of Greece, but more completely exposed by the rock hewn sculptures' and the hieroglyphic-painted walls and tombs of that earliest organized nation of the world. Egypt is the first nation known to us, regularly organized and settled down, devoted to agriculture, mechanics and the arts. In the narrow valley of the Nile, ranging from two to nine miles in width, with the desert on either side, the firat civilizing race set themselves down to till the earth, and work out the problems of government. They cameo-a race of priests with their religious worship, their ark with its oracles and symbols, and. t.;~tablishcd towns and cities on the bn.Ilks of the fertilizing river. Where they settled, assembled the caravans enga.ged in the traffic of the deserts of 1Ethiopia or Cush, Arabia and Africa; and the pilgrims, traveling with their merchandise,

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came from Mauritania, Phrenicia and Syria, a~d from beyond the Euphrates, to make exchanges of the products of the&e widely separated lands. At thes.e oracles they offered their devotions and presented their gifts. As a natural result, the peac~ful tribe of priests' acquired power and wealth; power, by pres~rving peace; wealth, by labor and cultivating the mechanical arts, and supplying the demands of the needy merchants seeking articles of traffic. From the caravans they procured gems, gold, spices, silk and the crude articles of manufacture, to be afterward worked up and sold. This race, thus settling in EgJpt, and controlling the inferior race of natives, and reducing them to subjection, had their ,own peculiar form of worship; part of which they kept as a secret and . a mystery, and part only of which was made public. In those days, every nation had its oWn particular national divinity or god, to whom was due, both by native and stranger, religious homage; . and the worship of strange gods, or the god of another nation, was considered as an act of treason to the State. It was expected that strangel's in a country would worship the god of that nation as the being who afforded them protection and earthly blessings. It was, therefore, nothing surprising to the Jews, when God forbid to them the worship of any strange or foreign gods, and made such worship treasonable-it was expected. But this ruling race of Egypt, being thus a race of priests, organized the nation by castes, like the Hindoos of the present day: the priest caste being the highest or first; n ext that of the warriors; thEm the different mechanic trades, and so on down to the lowest. Agriculture was honorable; and thus the two higher cast~s cultivated their lanus by the aid of slaves, while they . 'devoted themselves to the duties of their callings. These castes were hereditary, uescend:ng from father to son. The families of the priests were supported by the lands belonging to the temple they sel"Ved, so that.. they, in fact, formed a sort of corporations, like the abbeys and monasteries of the Middle Ages.. Thus when, ~uriDg the famine in the time of Joseph, Pharoah bought up the

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lands of the people, he bought not the lands of the priests; they were reserved. * The warriors who supported the throne must also have retained the lands set apart to their caste; and what was their character, we learn when we are informed that. the a.rmies of Sesostris penetrated to the waters of the Black Sea, and beyond too Euphrates, and that Mrica was subjected by them. But,when we speak of this priestly race as the ruling ra.ce, we must not suppose that they held the position entirely without desert. They held their po~ition by virtue of their intelligence a~d knowledge-their devotion to religious studies, to the arts and sciences, as they were then known; and their monuments tell us that they had attained, in some things, to high degrees of knowledge. They were the teachers of knowledge; they were the judges, physicians, soothsayers, architects and builders of that people who erected the mighty pyramids which still stand looking over the sands of this sun-burnt valley, a monument forever. They were the Masons who builded Luxor, Karnac, the hundred-gated Thebes, and those temples the wonder of all timethose tombs, rock-hewn, which still tell us the story Ot those who walked the banks of that river forty centuries ago. Luxor, a. temple twelve hundred feet in length and three hundred feet in breadth, with its outer and inner courts, and its Arcana. or Secret Place, with the Ark and Sacred Ship placed in that furthest shrine, which no light of day ever penetrated. And those architects built upon plan and system known only "to -those initiated into their mysteries. The outer walls of their temples and the courts were adorned with sculptures and paintings, which told the hiatory of the people, displayed by symbols the objects of worship, and taught l;eligious duties. They had not all the means of diffusing iuformation ;rhich we possess, and, consequently, were compelled to rely upon oral instruction, given at the great festivals, and that still more impressive lesson taught through the eyes-b) sculptured and pictured symbols. And thus we find upon all the â&#x20AC;˘ G('oesis-Chapter XLVII; verses 13-26.

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temples in ruins, upon the walls of their tombs, the pictures of life and worship - the story of a buried nation. We know that the Egyptians 'believed in an existence after death; and hence we see the 1:easo~ of the pu.rticular attention paid to the preservation of the bodies of the dead. The pledge of th~ embalmed body of his father was an obligation the Egyptian dared not violate - as we are told by old historians -- for it was an object connecting him with the future world. What their actual belief wab-whether' it resembled the Grecian idea of Hades, or whether it was more like the Hiridoo idea; of transmigration of souls, to return again-at the end of the long cycle-to a new existence in the body, as rna!!, we do not precisely know: but we do know that the condition of that future life was partially determined by the character of this; and hence, upon their tombs and in their papyri, we find painted, sculptured, or in characters written, the judgment of the dead. Upon their tem~ pIes, also, is seen the ~ing who has gone down into silence-called to answer at the bar of the Judge of the Dead for the deeds done in life. The judges sit and hear the accusations that the people bring, accusing. him of cruelty and oppression, or the praises they offer for the good he has done; and, as the scales poise, the sentence is written, amI the departed one is admitted to the celestial abodes, to the company of Ammon, Osiris and Isis, or is driven out into darkness. And thus everywhere appears this theory of a future state. But of how little force it was in reno~ vating moral character and m purifying the heart 'we learn when we know that it was accompanied by the most gross and abomi路 nable forms of worship. The people bowed down before mummied beasts and flying and creeping things, and worshiped the beast, the bird and the reptile. It must not be supposed that this worship was participated in by all, nor that it was in all cases 80 completely without meaning. To the educated classes there was.. a sctocric or hidden meaning, a.nd those outward objects of worship were but the symbols of the

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hidden powers of nature, which those only knew who had been initiated into the priestly mysteries. There was one teaching for the initiated; there was another for the common people. The natural consequences followed: the moral character of the people, and priests, and rulers became assimilated, although some truth was still taught within the inner sluine of those mighty temples. To 'olhe initiated, th~ outer objects worshiped by the people wer~ but the symbols of the power of nature. Above, in that cloudless clime, was the Sun, the Life~giver ; .below them was the Earth, the Life"producer, by whose mutual action and interaction aU things existed and continued to exist: Osiris and Isis, so called, were put as the representatives of the productive and reproductive powers of nature, and were worshiped as such: but the idea of God as a personal being, a being of personal purity, was not in all this; and, by a natural consequenc~, the worship became still more degraded, until the organs of generation became objects of a worship attended by the most abominable rites. Fornication the most abominable, lusts the most foul, attended the religious worship of the-Egyptians, as well as that of the other nations of antiquity. The Phallic worship-as it i~ called-was common to nearly all people. The mysteries of Dionysos in. Greece, of Bona. Dea in Rome, were, in later time~, connected with this worship. When, at the foot of Sinai, the Hebrew people made them a Golden Bull, and sat down to eat, and rose up to play - that playing was abominable lust-the copying those things they had seen in the land of their bondage. * So, when God accused them of their idolatrous worship in the wilderne~s, it was Lot only a denial of the only'true God, but it was acting as if a. holy God could be pleased with the most abomina.ble impurities. When they offered cakes to the Queen of Heaven, the vcry shapeoÂŁ the .offering was a declaration of all â&#x20AC;˘ Exodus-Chapter

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that was unholy and impure in religious worship. Reason should have taught them better. They offered sacrifices in the wilderness, but bore the tabernacle of their :Molach and Chun; .their images the star of their God, which they made to themselves. * The priest caste was the ruling race of Egypt, but the kings were not always of that race; and as it was the policy of the caste to assimilate to themselves aU, the powerful and leading minds of the country, the kings and leading rulers were initiated into the secret mysteries of the priesthood: and thus, on the walls of the temples and tombs, we find the ceremonies of the initiation of kings and generals pictured out in hieroglj'phic symbols; the king appears with hawk-headed helmet, ca~rjiillg the holy ark before the god Ammon, as a token of his admission to the mysteries, and his acceptance of its obligations. Thus we find Joseph, when made Prime l\iinister of Pharoah, uniting himself with this priestly race, by marrying the daughter of the high priest of On; and when he bought tbe lands of the p.eople for the king, he bought not the lands of the priests, because he had married into that caste. t Moses also was learned in all the wisdom of the Egyptians, as a comparison of the religious institution of the Hebrews with that of Egypt will teach us.t There was also the outer court, the inner court and the shrine. or holy of holies; there was the priesthood, with its purifications and . offerings, and other symbols accommodated to new purposes' in the worship of Jehovah, as the National God of the Hebrews. The division of a people into castes ofÂˇ its own nature tends to tyranny; when, thetefore, Jehovah, amid the thunderJ of Sinai, promised his pe.ople, when they elected him as their political ruler and National God, (for it must be remembered that every nation then 1.a 1 its own special tutelary divinity), that, if they woul,l obey his voice and keep bis covenan't, they should be ;1. peculiar treasure unto him above all people, and that they should , â&#x20AC;˘ Amos-Clillpt~r v; verses 2~27. t Genesis-Chllptcr XLI; Vl'l'se 45, l ACls-Chapler VII; verse 22.

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be unto him a kingdom of priests and an holy people, the promise was, in effect, that their government should be republican, and that the people should be equal before the law. * In Egypt the caste of the priests controlled the State. It wa-s a class called especially holy. But among the Hebrews there was to be no such privilege. All were to stand before the Great Ruler on one level; all were to be considered holy, if they chose to obey the constitution and laws. In reading the old covenant, W~ read wlth the light of Christianity reflected back upon it, and, therefore, consider the laws given to the Hebrews as moral precepts simply, when, in fact and in intention, they pl'oÂĽlded for civil and politlcal institutions - based upon the principles of moral government it is tru~; but the outward institutions were the symbols in which were enveloped those great moral and religious truths which, like the swelling germ, were to expand from age to a,ge, bursting into full life at the coming of Shiloh. Every people had their National God: Baal among the Phoonicians; Zeus among the Greeks; Jupiter among the Romans; and every race preserved the worship of its ancestral divinity, so that to refuse to wcrship the God of a country was insulting to the State, and e~poaed the recusant to the ,-'erils of treason. It was, therefore, notLiug out of the way that it was made high treason, and punished with death, to have any other gods b<>fore J ehuvah, Elohim of l'5ml'l. lIe was the Elohim of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, the peculiar God or their race -; he was the elected king of the Hebrews. To refuse him homage, and to offer idol worl:lhip, was to dl'ny his authority, both as political sovereign and Natio)lal God, and was ne::;cssarily forbidden. The strangers in the land, who were to be welcomed among them, as they had been strangers ill Egypt, were to be kindly treated; but if they offered auypublic worship, it. wa.~ ~o be offered to Jehovah only. \Ve all know that the worship of the HcLrew race was by, Ulld through, symhols. The outer court, the inner court, ih~ hoi)" of â&#x20AC;˘ Exudns-Chapter XIX; verses 6-9.

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holies, the ark, of the te8timony, the cherubim bmween whose winge dwelt insufferable light, the burning lamp, the ascending cloud of incel18e, the bloody. sacrifice, the great day of atonement, were ~ll symbols, which, to the initiated, had a. secret. meaning&. mystery. Th&t temple veil bas beenr~t, those myterie8 of the olden time ha~e been revealoo. The teligion of" the initiated, under the Egyptian priesthood, was preserved in their mysteries. The Labyrinth, 80 celebrated for its secret and winding 'ways, was doubtless the secret place of mystery. Fable haB added so much to the reality that we can not know what the truth was about it; but this we know, that it was a temple Gonnected with the worship of Ammon, and that the Sacred Ark and Ship were among its symbols. From Egypt! the mysteries passed into Gree€e, and were perpetuated in the celebrated mysteries of Eleusis. In Athens the priesthood did not belong to anyone elas! or family; but in the Eleusinian mysteries, the four chief director!, 'the torch-beaf~r, herald and altarserter, were taken from one family - the: ~umolpidre - to whom was giv.en the principal charge of the cerelIlonies of the Initiation. But it was not at all necessary that the Rrt~sts at Athens should ha.e been initiated, and many of them wq:~ forbidd9n, on account of their characters. . The Greeks w~e of a nobler race, m~ntally and morally 1 than !,. the Egyptians, and their religi,ous 8erv~f~s showed ,it. Their poets took the knowledge they acquired ~rom the myeteries, and· from symbolica.l beings they converted -their godil into moral . beings - beings like men, with human si~, immoral and wicked; but beings of mind and power, who had ~'~me moral ideas, and before whom ~ome sins were crimes.. T~~ poetical temperament extended this idea, until they"had god8 e!~rywhere-.gods of the sea, the sky, the earth; of river, stream, valley, hill and moun" tain; nympha dwelled in every fountain; ~~d every tree had its Dryad. Ail they degraded the idea of q~~, they became, also, degraded themselves; they became a8simiiated to their objects of i!-'

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worship: but they never seem to have sunk as low as the Egyptians; their intellect saved them that degradation. We have seen, that, in Egypt, the priest caste was the ruling class; but this position was retained not by the fact that they directed the religious worship of the country, but because they poss~sed the knowledge and controlled the intellect of the nation. Mind was the great ruling power then~ as it haB been since, and will be ~ver. It was among the initiated that the arts and sciences were taught; and it was from the priests that early Grecian travelers acquired their knowledge, as we learn from the Greek authors. To preserve the secret of their mysteries from the common people, ideas were not only concealed in hieroglyphic or sacred characters, but also in symbolic language and forms, which could be read only by the initiated who had been instructed in the characters. In the breast-plate of the Jewish high priest, the names of the tribes were cat upon the stones of which it was formed; each tribe upon its own atone.* It has been supposed that the oracle of Urim and Thummim was an inquiry answered by the peculiar appearance of certain letters, and of the stones of this breast-plate. To those acquainted with the secret, it is said that the initial letters of the names of the jewels, and the initial letters of the tribes, read, "Jehovah alone God." As the Hebrews had been accustomed to oraeles of similar character in Egypt-as they were common among the leading nations aroundit was natural they should expect them, .and this feeling was gratified. It required a high grade of skill in the artoS to engrave, with the engraving of the signet, the stones of that breast-plate, emerald, sapphire and diamond. Was there not an allusion to the peculiar character of this plate, when Ezekiel, speaking of the wealth, wisdom and beauty of Tyrus, names thesestones, says, "thou hast walked up and down in the midst of the stones of fire 1"t â&#x20AC;˘ Exodu9-Chapter XXVIII; verses 6-29, 30. 1st Samuel--Chapter XXVIII; verse 6.

t Ezekiel-Chaptes- XXVIII; verses 12-17 ~

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through these Mysteries, and these caste or associations, that all the higher knowledge of the times was. preserved and transmitted from generation to generation. They did not possess the art of printing, by which knowledge is spread broa.dca~t among men; they had writings, but single copies were easily mutilated, and arts and learning were ea.sily lost; and we, at the present time, are but re-discovering some of the principles of the masonie art possessed by those brotherhoods of antiquity. It is doubtless true that the temples of Egypt were built upon definite plans, and probably upon definite proportions, but we are not acquainted with them. We have lately learned that the Grecian architects-as consummate Masons as the world ever saw-did contrive ~nd plan their works upon definite proportions and harmonies-as definite as the harmonies of music-a~d hence the ever-enduring beauty of their temples' and statues. Their temples were planned upon the hannonic ratio of the equi-Iateral rightangled triangle. As an instance of the knowledge they had obtained: the.lines of the pillars, which adorned the fronts of their temples, were cut with a slight, outward swell, so as to present to the eye a perfect line; had they been cut to a perfect line, they would have appeared as curving inward. Can anyone here tell us the necessary proportions of that outward curve-its formula? WaB

The principles of the masonic art, discovered and taught in the brotherhoods of Egypt, were transmitted to Greece, committed to the initiated there, and improved and perfecred by the subtle intellect of that people. That these principles were communicated in secret is probable, not only from the necessity of the case, but is apparent from many allusions in the works of their philosophers. Remember the Harmonic Numbers of one, and the Harmonic Ratios of a.nother. We find, here and there, through the writings tha.t have come down to us, allusions readily understood by the initiated, which only puzzle the stranger. Welearn, too, of the 88sociations of Masons, and the secrets of their art, and the still higher mysteries, known to those further advanced. We ca.n only

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trace these things by distant references, here and there, in the writings that have been left us from Greece. 'Ve learn but little from Rome; she was, all over, politics and war-all else was borrowed. our own 'Masonic BrotherThe first historic noticeswe get hood that seem reliable are the notices we find of the Order of Builders. and Masons of the late Greek empire, who built' the basilicas of Constantinople and of Northern Italy. The present mosque of St. Sophia was once a Christian temple. We find references to these temple-builders in the works of the writers of the Middle Ages, where they appear, by name, as the Free Masons. Passing over from Eastern Europe into Lombardy and Northern Italy, they spread to the North and Northwest, gradually perfecting that order of architecture which fruited so magnificently in the grand Gothic temples of Northern and Western Europe, as seen in the great cathedrals. Constructed upon definite principles, the Bame general, fixed tone of thought is through them all ; and they all tell their oJigin from the East. The society of Free .Masons had not only the knowledge of the principles of architecture, they had a higher knowledge of great moral truths and principles, which were safely communicated inÂˇ the secrecies of the Lodge room, but would have cost persecution and death had they been made public. Neithp.~ Church nor State would have endured the promulgation of the moral principles as taught in the great charter of t~e Order. He,nce they took pains to publish truth "Tapped in the so-called mysteries of alchemy and the higher sciences. Writers spoke of gold, silver and mercury, and the writing conveys no meaning: change the words-read truth, love and labor, and the significance is apparent. The alchemists and cabalists of the Middle Ages were not all fools; some of them had truths to utter, and important truths, too, but not to every ear. '~To understand a. proverb and the interpretation, the words of the wise and their dark sayings,"* was not given to all.

â&#x20AC;˘ Proverbs-Cbapter I; verse 6.

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The ceremonies of initiation in the ancient brotherhoods were generally, if not in all cases, in secret assembly. These assemblies were held in rooms, temples or vaults prepared for the purpose, 80 that everything should contribute to produce an ineffaceable impression upon the mind .of the initiated. The secret chamber shone with myriad lights, and anon paBsed into utter darkness. The tones of soft music and the wails and shrieks of torture struck upon the ear. The way of virtue was pointed out, and the path of error and impiety toward the gods. The Labyrinth-so celebrated-which none could enter without the clue 0; the guide, was devoted to these ceremonies. The temple of Ceres, a.t Eleusis, was prepared with all that could impress the mind with awe and reverence. At times, the apparently solid walls of temple and palace contained the Lodge rooms of the brethren. You may have read, in Scott's tale of "Anne of Gierstein," the account oj. the assembly of th& Vehme Uericht, with its trials, judgments and executions of its edicts, to which the secret ma,rk was affixed, that all might know the power of that dread tribunal to which Princes and Kings were subjected. Some few years since, in one of the old castles of Germany, the meeting-place of one of the Assemblies of the Vehme was discovered. In the apparently solid wall of the castle a revolving stone door was found, which gave access to winding sta.irs leading down through the castle wall to vaulted chambers bp.neath ca.stle and donjon keep, and there were the seats of. the officers; but all else was gone. Records, there were none; machinery, armor, instruments, all had disappeared. In that court room no light of day ever entered; but at one end was found a vaulted passage, which, upon being followed, was found to have been mined under ground, and to open at last far out in the forest. In that court room the Assembly could meet without suspicion. With this example, turn hack to the description of the secret chambers of Imagery, presented in vision to the prophet Ezekiel, * â&#x20AC;˘ 8zeklel-Cbapter VIn; verse 6-13.

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when he was brought to the door of the court, and looked, and saw a hole in the wall. " Then said he unto me: son of man, dig now in the wall, and when I had digged in the wall, behold, a door," In that apparently solid wall were the chambers of Imagery. " And he said unto me: go in, and behold the wicked abominations that they do here. So I wen_ in, saw, and beheld every form of creeping things, and abominable beasts, and all the idols of the House of Israel portrayed upon the wall round about. And there stood before them seventy men of the ancients of the House of Israel, and in the midst of them stood Jaazaniah the son of Shllphan, with every man his路 censer in his hand; and a thick cloud of incense went up. Then sll.id he unto me: 路8on of ron-n, hast thou seen what the ancients of the House of Israel do in the dark, every man in the chambers of his imagery? for they say, Jehovah seeth us not, Jehovah hath forsaken the land." Read through the ;remainder of that description, and the visioc of the succeeding chapter, an~ we see how corrupted must have become that people who were ~orbidden to have any god before Jehovah; who were forbiddeH ~o make any image, or the likeness of any living thing; ~nd yet, ill the very temple of the Holy One, were the abominatioDs of ,Egyptian, Phrenician and Babylonian worship, in the dark, in the ~~'~mbers of Imagery. Temple and ~ altar, and secret chamber we~~ down to the ground together, and Judah went into captivity. The history of our own brq~erhood is of course traditionary: whether the ~ineage can be tr~ced directly from the Free Mason temple-builders of the Middle ~ges, through the 路architects of the Byzantine empire, back to t~~~e of Greece and Egypt, I have not the knowledge to affirm; q~t indirectly the clue runs through them all. The Free Masons ~lways followed the beam of that Great Light which burneth ~yer upon its altars; and, in spite of bishop and noble, they hela ~o the old promise of the " King. dom of Priests." What was d.~ngerous in public, might be safely taught in the Lodge room; lre路 know that they did teach, and ,

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tradition has told us those teachings. In the true worship of antiquity, the grand central idea was that of the" covenant." It seems to have been the first religion, almost, so central was it, so important was it deemed. Around it clustered the memories of the past and the hopes of the future; it was sanctified by the life-blood, and was sa.nctioned by terrible penalties. It was made with sacrifices, and its forms were from the earliest times. Treaties were but forms of this covenant, and God himself wa,s considered a party to it. Let us consider somewhat this form, this idea of the olden time, and let us remember its lessons: When a treaty was made between kings, or high contracting parties, it was always attended by religious ceremonies. The Power above was invoked to be present, that he might be witness and avenger. The parties met, the agreement was stated, and the sacrifice was prepared. The animals, or one of them at least, must be a male without blemish-perf~ct; it is brought to the altar; its blood, its fife is taken, and sprinkled upon the altar and the parties; the beast is opened and the entrails examined to see that it is in health, and the fat is put upon the altar, the slain beast is stretched upon its back, 'and divided in twain, from the face through the body, splitting the spinal marrow so that the two portions may be equal; with the inner parts upward the two halves are laid on opposite sjdes of the way; the covenanting parties advance from either end, meeting in the center, and call upon God to witness the covenant to which they pledge themselves by the clasped right hands, invoking the penalty of being so treated should they violate the obligation. Whence came that solemn form? We find it very early in the history of the race. "Vas it the attendant of the first covenant out of Paradise? When Jehovah made his covenant with Abraham to b'e the God of his race, and to give him that land, and to multiply his seed, tha.t covenant sacrifice was there, by express instruction from Jehovah: " And he said unto him: take me an heifer oÂŁ three years old, and a she goat '0ÂŁ three years old, and a

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ram of three years old, and a turtle dove and a young pigeon. And he took him all these and divided them in the midst, and laid each piece one against another, but the birds divided he not. And when the sun W8tS going down, a deep sleep fell upon Abram, and lo! a horror of great darkness fell upon him. And it came to pass that, when the sun went down, and it was dark, behold, a smoking furnace and a burning lamp that passed b~tween those pieces. In that same day, Jehovah made a covenant with Abram."* The smoking furnace and the burning lamp-the symbols of the Divine Presence-passed between the pieces, aLd the covenaJ;lt was made. Down the passing centuries is that covenant recognized, that form seen. When the covenant people are about to enter Canaan that covenant is recalled, and they allstood before Jehovah, their Elohim, " the captains of the tribes, the elders and officers, with all the men of Israel, their wives and little ones, and the stranger that was in the camp, to enter into covenant with the Lord their God, and into His oath which he made with them that day."t 'Vhen they had taken possession of the covenanted land, the promised inheritance, and stood between Efal and Gerizim, the curse and blessing, was that meeting and pledged faith, and the mountains attested the covenant.t Age after age is that covenant recalled to memory, and the threatened penalties are inflicted, for it was Jehovah's own especial covenant-form, and he would not hold tho.se who violated it guiltless. When the Hebrew republic had passed into a monarchy, and Hebrew people were going into captivity, that sacred covenant-sign still r~mains, and the penalties of the violated covenant obligation are enforced. " Therefore, thus saith the Lord. And I will give the men that have transgressed my covenant, which have not performed the words of the covenant which they had made before. me, when they cut the calf in twain, andÂˇ passed between the â&#x20AC;˘ Genesis-Chapter xv. t DcuteronomY-Chapter XXIX; ve~8e8 10-29.t Deuteronomy-Chapter XXVII and XXVIII. J shua-Chapter VIII; verses 30-35.

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parts thereof, the princes of Judah, and the princes of Jerusalem, the eunuchs, and the priests, and all the people of the land, which passed between the parts of the calf; I will even give them into the hand of their enemies, and into the hand of them that seek their life; and their dead bodies shall be for meat unto the fowls of the heaven, and to the beasts of the earth,"* Brethren, there is still a covenant., and a covenant sign. We have the great light, the great charter; let us 80 live in the practice of all its commands, that when we pass from the Lodge room here, we may be ~tted to enter the council chamber of our GRAND MASTER above. â&#x20AC;˘ Jeremiah-chapter

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" " " " " '"' " ·d Mondays.•........ " full moon ............ " y..................... " ....................... n 'e full moon........ " 'e full moon ......... ' , 1111 moon.............. " ....................... " i Saturdays ......... " 'e full moon......... " 'e full moon......... " i Satu.Iday...•.....• " 'e full moon ......... " I III • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

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55 An-ow Rock Arrow Rock Saline 56 Platte Platte City Platte 57 Richmond, Richmond Ray .. , 58 Monticello Monticello Lewis 59 Lancaster Lancaster Schuyler 6u N~w Bloomfield.. New Bloomfield.. Callaway 62 Maysville Maysville DeKalb: 63 St. Mary's Perryville Pen-y 64 Landmark Warsaw Benton 65 Pattonsburg Pattonsburg Davies 66 Linn Linn Osage 67 Rocheport Rocheport Boone 68 Tebo Clinton Henry 69 Alexandria Alexandria Clark 7u Roanoke Roanoke Howard... 71ISavannah Savannah Andrew 72 ,Danville Danville Montgomery 73JEureka Brunswick ..•..... Chariton 74 Warren KeytesvIlle Chariton 75 Ashley Ashley Pike 76 Independence Independenec Jackson 77 Lebanon Steelville Crawford 78:St. Joseph St. Joseph Buchanan 7~IPo!ar Star St: Louis ~ St. Lou~s 8U.BrIdgeton BrIdgeton St. LoUls 82[Jackson Linnreus Linn

Saturday before full moon May, Saturday before full moon......... " Saturday before full moon '... " Saturday before full moon......... " Saturday before full moon......... " First Saturday........................ H First Monday and second Sat'day " Second Satmday..... " Fourth.Friday.... " First Saturday after full moon.... " ~aturda.y before full moon......... " Second ThurEday............... " Saturday before full moon......... " Friday before full moon............ " Saturday before full moon.:....... " Saturday before full moon......... " Thursday before full moon... " Thursday before full moon . Saturday before full moon......... " Saturday before full moon......... " Second Saturday..................... " Third Saturday ~................... " First and Third Saturdays......... " Second and Fourth Wednesday.... " Saturday before full moon .. Saturday before full moon ••••••.•. 1 "

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WJII:RE HELD.

f>OVNTY.

TIME OF MEETING.

}IATE O}' CHARTER.

84 Potter ............. Longwood ....... ~ Pettis.............. Sa.turday after full moon .......... May, 85 Johnson ........... Warrensburg ..... Johnson ........... Second and Fourth Monday......... 87 Washington ...... Greenfield ........ Dade............... Friday before full moon ............ " 89 Friendship........ Chillicothe ........ Livingston ........ First Saturday before' full moon " 90 Prairie ............ Ha.rrisonville ..... Cass .........••.•.• Thursday before full moon ......... " 91 Madison.....•..... Madison.......•. .-. Monroe ............. Second Saturday..................... " 92 Perseverance ..... Louisiana ..•..••.. Pike ............... Monday before full moon........ " 93 St. :Mark's.......• Cape Girardeau.. Cape Girardeau.. Tuesday before full moon ......... " 94 Evening Star...... Cuba .............. Crawford ......... Saturday before full moon ......... " 95 Acacia ............ .Jackson ....•...... Cape Girardeau.. ......................... " ............... "

96 St. Andrew's..... Shelbyville........ Shelby ............ Saturday before full moon ......... 97 Bethany............ Bethanj ........... Harrison .......... Saturday before full moon........ 98 Webster ........... Marshfield ........ Webster ........... Thursday after fullmoon ........... 99 Mt. Vernon........ Mt.- Vernon....... Lawrence ......... Thursday before full moon......... 100 Canton ............ Canton ............ Lewis.............. Saturday hefore full moon ......... 101 Easton ............ Ea8ton............. Buchanan ......... First and Third Saturday......... 102- Bloomington .•... Bloomington ..... Macon............. Friday before full moon ............ 104 Heroine ........... Kansas ............ Jackson ........... Saturday before full moon ......... 106 Laporte ........... Laporte ...•....... Macon...•.......... Third Thursday...................... 10, Golden Square... Westport.......... Jackson ........... Friday before full moon ............ 108 .vIew Madlid...... New Madrid...... New Madrid...... Saturday before full mOOD ••••••••• lU~ \lontezuma....... Santa Fe.......... Santa Fe, N. :M. First Saturday in each month ...... Ill. .\larc:ls ............ Fredericktown.... Madison.......... ~ Fourth Saturday ..................... 111 Trenton ........... Trenton ........... Grundy............ iFirs t and Third Thursday.........

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112 EzeI. St. Francisville.. Clark .•......•.•... Saturday before full moon May, 113 Plattsburg Plattsburg Clinton Saturday before full moon... ...•... " ~ 114 Waverly..••.....'.. Waverly Lafayette ...•..... Friday before full moon............ " 115 Sibley Si~ley Jackson .........•. Saturday before full moon......... " 116 Davies...•......... Gallatin Daviess First Monday... ...•.. .•.•••... .•..... " 117 Versailles Versailles Morgan' ..•........ Third Saturday..... •••.•...•......... " . 119 Foster .••••••••..•. Benton Scott First Saturday.......•................." 121 Erwin St. Louis St. Louis Second and Fourth Friday......... '.' 122 Dover Dover Lafayette Saturday before full moon......... " 123 Hermann .......•. Hermann Gasconade ..•..... Second Tuesday...................... " 125 Gentryville Gentryville Gentry Third Saturday......... " 126 Seaman Milan..........•... Sullivan ..•........ Saturday before full moon......... ce. 127 Atlfcns Athens Gentry Second and Fourth Saturda.ys..... " 128 Kirksville Kirksville Adair .....•...••... Friday before full moon............ " 129 Constantine •..... Charleston Mississippi .••.... Saturday before full moon......... " 130 West Prairie West Prairie Dunklin Wednesday before full moon...... " 131 Potosi Potosi Washington Saturday before full moon......... " 132 Farmington Farmington St. Frangois Saturday before ~ull moon......... " 133 Star of thc 'Vest. Arcadia Madison..•........ Saturday before full moon......... " 134 Pleasant l\Iount.. Pleasant Mount.. Miller.......... ..•. " 136 Phoonix.••..•...... Bowling Green... Pike ........•.•.... Thursday before full moon......... " 137 Prairieville Prairieville •...... Pike ......•.....•.. Saturday before full moon......... " 138 Round Prairie Newark Andrew Saturday before full moon......... " 139 Oregon ......•••... Oregon...•••.•.... Holt •........••.... First Monday and Third Sat'day " 141 Middlebury Middlebury .•..... Mercer..•••........ First Wednesday..................... " 142 Pleasant Grove Otterville •••••.... Cooper Wednesday before full moon....... " !

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WHERE HELD.

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143 Flint HilL Flint Hill•........ St. Charles Monday after full moon " May, 146 McGhee College :Mound Macon ........•.... ISaturday befor~ Fourth Sunday " 147 Buffalo Buffalo .••••...•... Dallas .•........•.. Saturday after full moon " 149 Lexington Lexington Lafayette ••....... Third .lVionday........................ " 150 Birming Birming Buchanan Wednesday of or after full moon " 151 :Milton Milton...•......... Randolph First Saturday.. " 152 Linn Creek Linn Creek Camden Saturd.ay before full moon......... " 153 Bloomfield ..•..... Bloom.field IStoddard First Friday " l54 Co.ncord Concord ,Callaway Saturday before full moon......... " l55 Spring Hill SpringHill Livingston First Monday.......................... " I 156:Ashland Ashland /Boone First Saturday........................ " 1~7.1;N.oI~h Star Roc~{port: IAtchis~n Saturday before full moon......... :: 1t:>9 ,paClfiC PacIfic CIty Franklm Saturday before full moon..... 160 Edina Edina ,Knox Saturday before full moon......... " 161 Thomasville Thomasville Chariton /.... ". 162 1,\Yhitcsville "Vhitesville Andrew Saturday before full moon......... " 163 1OccidentaL St. Louis St. Louis Second and Fourth !vlondays '" 164 \J oachim Hillsboro' Jefferson Saturday before full moon. " 16~ l\1~tryv!lle M~ry~illo Nodaway F~~st Saturd;y .in each month..... :: 16(j.I~XlrabIle MIrabIle Caldwell Fll ~t Sat.urda.y III each month...... 167 EI Dorado Luray Clark First SaturdaJ after full moon.... " 168!Fairmount Fayrmount C!a.~k ., . ..I~aturday before ,full moon .••...... ;: 170:Benevolcnce \UtlCa LIvmgston "'I:sa~urday after full moon.... 171IHartford rHartford !Putnam Friday before full moon " 1

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172 \Volf Island Wolf lsla.1d \Mississippi Monday beforefullJIloon 173 p'nion ,. Bristol iBollinger Saturday before full moon......... 174 ~turgeon Sturgeon IBoone Friday before full moon............ 176 Point Pleasant Point Pleasant New 1\ladrid Friday before full moon............ 177 \Vinchester Winchester Clark .. Thursday before full moon o.. 178 Griswold Bear Creek Montgomery 179 Pride of the West St. Louis St. Louis First and Third Wednesdays...... 180 Kenner Athens ,Clark Saturday before full moon ' 181 Novelty, /Novelty '11 Kn,ox SatUrday before full moon......... 181 Stewa,l'tsville Stewartsville DeKalb Last Saturday in each month...... 183 C<.11i£ornia California.., ,Moniteau Last Saturday in each month...... 185 Chamois Chamois /Osage Saturday after fulI moon.... 177 I-Ienry Clay Millersburg CaIla'ray.......... . 188 Hannibal. Hannibal. :Marion Second and Fourth Monday......... 189 Zeredatha St. Joseph Buchanan Second and Fourth Tuesdays 190 Putnam Newton Putnam Saturday before full moon......... 191 Zerubabel. Platte First Saturday....................... 192 Frankford Frankford Pike. Saturday before full moon......... 103 Anjerona jMis30uri City Clay First and Third Saturdays ~. 19~ \Vellsville .. : i'VeUsvilI~ : 1\lontgomery Saturday before fuU moon 19;) Wet au Glalzo ,Wet au Glalze Camden ~ .. 196 Quitman ',Quitman Noda.waJ Saturday after full moon........... 197 CaInden Camden Ray. 198 Allensville ,Allensville Gentry First and Third Saturdays......... 199 New Hope iNew Hope ,Lincoln Saturday before full moon......... 201 Jamcsport jJamesport :Daviess............ 0

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1857 1857 1857 '1857 1858 1858 1858 1858

1859 1859

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1859 1859 1859 1860 1860 1860 1860 1860

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NAME OF LODGE.

WHERE HELD.

COUNTY.

TIME OF Ml:!;TING.

DATE OF CUARTER.

202 "Vcstville........• Westville.

Callaway ........... Friday after full moon.. " .... May, 2VH Pleasant Ridge ... Pleasant~idge... Harrison ...•.••.•• Thursday before full moon....•.... " 204 Bent ••............. Fernando de Taos New Mexico ...... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . a." ......... , ........ 20tJ Somerset........... Somerset.•.•.•.•.. Mercer ........•... Monday before full moon...." .••••. 207 Clay ......•........ Greenville......... Clay .•..•....•..... 208 Alto Vista ..•..... Alto Vista ........ Daviess ...•.•••.•.. 2UH Poplar Bluff...... Poplar Bluff...... Butler ..•••.•...... Second and Fourth Mondays ...... " 210 Unionville ........ Unionville•........ Putnam ............ Tuesday on or befor~ full moon ... 213 Rolla .............. Rolla ..•....•...... Phelps.•.•.•....... Saturday on or before full moon .. 214 Forest City....... Forest City.•.•••. Holt ................ FirstSaturd"y and Third Monday.. " , .. ,...... 215 Hornersville ...... Ho·rnersville •..... Dunklin ...•....... 216 West Plains....... West Plains...... HOw011............. " 218 Good Hope.•••.·. . Carondelet .••... : St. Louis.......... First and ~rhird Saturday.· ......... " (( 219 Emerson ........... Emerson ........... Marion ............. 220 Kansas City ...... Kansas City...... Jackson............ ................................................. (( 221lMystiC Tie......... Appleton P.O.... Perry" .............: Saturday before full moon.......... 222 lFarmers' ........... IJa Belle............ Lewis ............... .,. .................... , .. , .................. , ...... ,. u 225Isalem ............... Salem ................ Dent ................. Saturday before full moon. " ........ t' 226 Saline ............... St. Mary's......... Stet Genevieve ... ......... , .. '.' " ................................. 227lCypress.............. Laclede ......•..... Linn ................ "tt 228,Shelbina ........... Shelbina ........... Shelby .............. l( 229 Nevada ............ Nevada ............ Grundy............. 230 St. James'......... St. James'......... Phelps .............. ........... '." , .. , , ............ "........................ u 23~ W arr~nton ........ Warrenton ........ Warren ......•..... ............ , .................. , ............. 23... 1De WItt............ De Witt ........... Carroll ............. .......................................... , ....,. " H

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INDEXe

INDEX. A. Annual Communication-Proceedings opened................... 3 ~.. 3 Amendments to By-Laws Accounts, Committee on........ 8 " Grand Treasurer's· ..........................•............ 77 " Grand Secretary's 72 " Committee on............................................. 9 " "Report of.... 9 " Grand Secretary, 1862 .. ~............................... 96 " " 1863 97-100 " Grand Treasurer 102-104 Address, Grand Master's............................................. 9 " R. W. H. G. Reynolds) 60 Appeal of J. Wood decided 76 A pplications and Communications, Committee on............... 9 " " "Report of... 54 " for new CEJ .......•••.......................•........... 51 " on memorial in regard to 'Veston D............... 54 69 " from Libertyville D 70 " from Colony D " from New Haven 0 , 70 70 " from Orion and Tully CEJ 71 " from Bro. J. B. Boyle

B. Board of Relief, Resolutions of Bro. Ralls " Committee report " Operations of " Disaffecti<Jns " Resolutions " Report of

72 78 78

78-79 79 93

152

INDEX.

C. Chartered Cfb, Committee on. .....•...... "Report of........................... " " eeJ correct............................. " C€:J delinquent ~.. .. " C€:J asking remission of dues....... " defects in return of CE:J.. .• .••••• .• " Star of the West D " Pleasant Ridge D ..••••••...........• " by-laws of sundry CEb " Wyaconda D................. " delinquentmem's insubordinate CEJ " D No. 60; by-law disapproved " 0 No. 65 " 0 No. 20 " 0 No. 110 " defects in returns..................... " communication of J. D. Reed " D No. 41 " Sturgeon D

8 64 64 64 65 65 65 65 65 65 66 06 66 65 67 67 67 67 85

Committee on Credentials, Appointment of....................... 4 " "Report of.............................. 4 " Unfinished Business...... •..... 8 " Chartered Cf!::J ,. 8 " U. D. [€J............... . 8 " Accounts. ... ...... 9 " Ways and Means 9 Charity........... 9 " " Grievance •....... " ••.... . .... ....... .. ..... .. ........ 9 " Applications and C~mmunications................ 9 " Gra;nd Master's address 16 " Districting the State................................ 51 " Masonic Usage....................................... 52 " Conservators' Association.......................... 60

INDEX.

153

Committee on Mitchell's history discharged.••••................. 54 89 " Loaning money of Grand D .•••••.' " Scholarships in late Masonic College 89 Communications from Jenkins D .......•.•.....•.................. 5.0 " " Hannibal D........ 51 " " Tuscumbia D .•....••...•....•... ..••••••... 51 ., " Plattsburg D............................... 51 " " Jacoby D ..•••.•...•........•......•••.•.... 54 " " Constantine D ••..•..•...••.•.•••.......•.. 74 " " in regard to Pleasant Ridge D 51 Charges aga.i~st W. H. Stone 51-61 " Naphtali D ••••..••••.•.....•.••••••...•........ 51-61 Conservators' Association, Announced............................. 60 " Committee appointed on............. 60 "report on .. . .. ... .. 73 " " Form of renunciati()D'................ 74' " D. D. Grand Masters to renounce. 89 Charity, Committee on................................................ 9 " "Report of ~. 71 " "Recommend remission of dues to sundry CE::J ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• ••• 71 Charity, Committee on, Recommend relief to several parties 72 " " Report 75 " " Appropriate to Liberty 0 for Mrs. Nelson.......•.................................................. 76 Correspondence Foreign, Committee on Report California.... •...... .••.. .. . . .. .. . ..... .. ... . .. . .. .... •. .• .. ..• Colorado....... .•....•.•••....... illinois •......••••........................................••.... Action on Conservators' Association................ Indiana.•...•............•...................................... Emergency. . .. .... .•..•. . .. .... . ... .. . .. .. .. . Iowa Relation of Masons to civil p.ower

16 16 18 21 22 24 24 24 25

154

INDEX.

Kansas Relation of Masons to civil power Kentucky.. .. .. ... .... ..... ..... .. . ..... . ... . ....... . .. .... .. .. 138 LEJsuspended by Grand Master...... •••...•.• LEJ reprimanded....................................... Conservators'. Association............................. Louisiana.. . .. ... .. .. .. ... ...... ... .. .. ..... ... •.............. Maine ........................•..•.............................• Peddlers and Itinerant Lecturers.................... ~Iaryland . ..... ... ..... ... .... .... ... ..... .... ... ..... .... .. .... Relations of Masons to civil power.................. Michigan Itinerant Lecturers..................................... Massachusetts .•.....•.........................••••.•......... Emergency ~. . .. .. ... .. ... .... ... ...... ...... New york , Military LEJ .•..••.•..• '.' Spurious masonic organization in London & Prussia New Hampshire Decisions on :Masonic Law Emergency Adoptive Masonry..................................... New Jersey Nebraska· Rhode Island.................................................. Oldest D in Rhode Island............................ Next in age and peculiarities of charter Vermont Sketch of Past-Grand Master Tucker Wisconsin.. ~ Emergency. .. .. .... ..•. .. ... . .. .. . .... .•.... ...

26 26 28 28 28 28 29 29 30 30

District of ·Columbia.. Emergent meeting of Grand 0 Protest

41 41 42

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0 .........

31 32 32 33 33 35 35 35 37 37 37 37 38 38 38 39 39 39 40 41 41

INDEX~

155

Conclusion '" Committee on Foreign Correspondence appointed

43 89

D. Districting the State, Committee on " "Report of E. Election of Grand Officers ;........ Expulsions

51 81-82

.59 120

G. Gl'u.nd Officers, Presiding............................................ " Past present.................... " Elected " Installed........................................... " Appointed " Treasurer's report " Secretary to draw warrant ,~ Lecturer appointed Grand ~Iaster, Address of ~....................................... His torical sketch Original members living.................................... Antiquity and vitality of Masonry ,.. The lesson of our history Business of the masonic year.............................. Lenient dispensations......... Pecuniary relief recommended Ralls D .............•......•.•..••........•••......•........... Star of the West D Arcadia D ..•.................•.•••••••.••.....•............... '........................ Mystic T.re 0 Rising Sun D................................................ Permission to join CEJ, and why " to make :Masons refused. and why Grand 0 advised to decide................................. Report of J. G. Anderson on St. James' 0

3 4

59 86 89 76 74 89 9 9 9 10 10 10 11 11 11 11 11 11 12 12 12 12· 12

156

l'NDZX.

o at Fort Macon...... 13 Committee from Grand 0 of :Maryland.................. 13 Communications from Grand CEJ .....••.............•.•.. 13 Dispensations for ·new CEJ 13 D. D. Grand l\Iasters 13-14 Conclusion..........•.......................................... 16 R..e£erred to c,ammittee. .. .. . . . .... •.. .. .. . .... .. . .. . ... ... ... 16 Committee on report..••••.•............•.................... 44 Grievance, Committee on............................................ 9 " "Report on............................... 52 " 'l "Rolla D..................... 52 " " " P . R. 'Voodward, 'V. M.. 53 " "Report of........................ 53 " " "appeal of Wallingford.... 52 " " "case stated.................. 53 " " "decision 54 " " ":Martha Washin~ton 0 69 G-rll.nd Secretary, Report of '" ....•. .•.... ... . ..•• •. . .. .• •. .. .. . . 45 " communications to S. e:e::J......... 46 " condition of e:e::J 46, 47 and 48.. 40 '" 0, U. D., expired 49 " Knob Noster D..................... 49 " Greencastle D ~ 49 " Guilford 0 49 " K. City & other CE!J in Jackson co. 49 " Wa8hington 0, Ark., charter of.. 49 " Dade and Yancey CE!J, charter of 49 " Dispensations, etc .49-50 " Tuscumbia 0, chs.rter, etc 50 " Orion D............................. 50 " Tully D 50 " DeWitt 0, U. D 50 " Conclusion .•..••..................... 50 1. Initiation o~ Grand Officers... ......•. .•.•.. •••••.•. ••. ..•..• 86 4

157

INDEX.

L. Cftl

D., Committe on........ ............•........................ " Report of DeWitt 0, U. D Ralls 0, U. 1) Warrenton 0, U. D St. James' 0, U. D Chapma,n D, U. D

8 57 57 57 58 58 58

M. 1\iasonic Usage, Committee on...................................... " "Questions of I. Turk refclTed to " "Report on questions of I. Turk. " " A s k further time :Minutes, Resolutions in regard to.................................. Memorials-Sundry refCITed. " Star of the 'Vest Lodge.............................. " Jefferson D " J\.lonticello D " Ralls D .............................••.•.••............. " Evening Star D " :Moore on scholarships..... " Livingston D ................................•.........

51 74

85 86 9 50

51 52 52

52 56 74 76

O. Oration of C. C. Whittlesey " "Resolution of tha.nks " " Committee to procure copy "report " " " " Correspondence " " Oration ~

63 63 63 ;. 81 123 1~5

P. Past 1\Iasters present.................................................. 4 Preamble and Resolution of C~'pres~ 0 referred............... 50 " " 'V. H. Stone and Naphtali D ... 55 New London D.................... 75 " "

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INDEX.

Preamble and Resolution of Warrenton CJ.. .•••••.....•.....• " " in relation to charges of N aphW. II. Stone..........•.......•......••.......... tali 0 vs. I _ . Preamble and Resolutions of J. N. Burnes to invite Bro. Reynolds to address Grand D " .•. . .•. • Preamble and Resolutlons of Bro. Steadman.................... " " " C. Levi on .behalf of Bro. Foster ...........••...............

55 59

81 88

R. Reports-Grand Treasurer's......•...••....................•....... " of Committee on Credentials....................... ... " Grand Secretary's................•........................ " of Committee on Foreign Correspondence " of Committee on Gr<1nd Master's Address " " Grievance....•..•..........• , ....••... " .\ " " " " Applications' and Communications " " Ways and Means.................... ", ( " " "

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76 4 45

16 44

52 53 69

54 56 70

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Chartered Cfb Unfinished Business Evening Star D Applications and Communications Charity

71 75 72

Accounts

" " Conservators' Association Resolutions-To dispense with rea.ding minutes: " in relation to .Pleasant Ridge 0 " of ,T. H. Stca,dman on sohola.rships " " Bro. Brady, Liberty D

67 68 69

75 . 73 .. 9 .

51 68

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159

INDEX.

Resolutions-Of " " " " " " " " " "

Bro. Houaton, New Haven D Bro. Jesse, widows in Sturgeon D Houston, Sturgeon D Phillebaum, Bethany D Bro. Houston, De Witt 0, U. D J. N. Burnes, in relation to trial of Stone..

75 76 76

57 61

Resolutions-In regard to Martha Washington D 69 89 " appropriating for expenses " to loan money of Grand 0 89 " of D. D. Grand Masters, to renounce "Con· vatisID," ........•........•..•........ e •••••••• 89 and Amendments l07 " in regard to Colony, application of for New D 70 " " St. Frangois D 71 " instructing Grand Secretary to issue dispensa" tion for new 0 at New Haven 71 of J no. Halls in relation to Board of Relicf.... 72 " on "Conservators' Association"................. 73 " of Jno. Ralls in relation to Ralls D 75 " or P. 1\1. Pinckard in relation to vVarrcnton 0 75 " or Bro. Jesse appropriating money to Sturgeon " &

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of Bro. nou~ton in relation to Sturgeon D . of Committep- on Board of Relief . " vVays and Means in regard to Constantine 0 or Committee on vVaJs .and Means-\Varrenton D of Committee on Ways and l\leans--LiyjT!g. ston D approprittting salary of Grand Tyler , 4 for office of Gnwd Secreta,ry.... " for safe for " " for salary of "

75 76

78 80 80

81 83 83

160

INDEX.

llesolutions-In relation to Committee on Schol:uships 83 of thanks to P. G. :Master......................... 84 " 84 " in relation to portraits of P. G. Officers

S. Special Committees-Report on Evening Star D : 68 ""Conservators' Association" 73 " " "Board of Relief.~ ..........•... 78 " "Committee to Grand Orator.. 81 Suspensions 117 Scholarships in late Masonic College-1\iemorial in regard to Samuel 1\loo1'e................................................ 74

T. Tabular Report of Grand Secretary 141 Tl'ial-'~V. H. Stone .......•................................... 60-61-62 " Naphtali ". Decision 63

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U. 'Gnfinished Business, Committee on................................ 8 " "Report of 67 Under Dispensation CEJ, Committee on... 8 " " R e p o r t or............... 8

V. Visitors received...................•.................................. 59

·W. Weston D vs. B. 'Vood 60 'Vays and 1'Ieans, Committee on.. 9 " ." lleport of......................... 9 ......................... 56 "" " Hannibal D ........ 56 " " " on l\lonticello D ...... 56 " " " D ........ 56 Jefferson " " " Plattsburg D ...... 56 " " " D ............. 56 Ralls " " " Cypress D .......... 57 " " " Bolivar D .......... 57 " " " Constantine 0 ..... 80 " " " \Va. .rrenton D ...... 80 " " " D ...... 81 Livingston " " "

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