1857 Proceedings - Grand Lodge of Missouri

PROCEEDINGS OF THE

MOST ANCIENT AND HONORABLE FRATERNITY OF

FREE AND ACCEPTED MASONS, OF THE

STA.TE OF

~ISSOURI:

Convened in the City of St. Louis, May 25th, 1857; A. 1. 5857.

ST.LOUIS:

PRINTED BYM. NIEDNER, NO.

1857.

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PROCEEDINGS.

The lnnual flommunltatlon or the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of .incient Free and Accepted Masons of the State of Missouri, was ~eld in the City or 8t, LU, mmmeD~ing on the lturlh londay, Zoth day of lay, A. D. 1857. A. L. iSfi7.

Were present: M. W. Ron. BENJ. SHARP, G. M. Rt. " SAM!.. H. SAUNDERS, G. S. W. " " MARCUS BOYD, G. J. W. " " JOHN D. DAGGETT, G. Treasurer. " " A. O'SULLIVAN, G. Secretary. "u JOHN F. HOUSTON, G. S. D. J. W. CRANE, G. J. D. P. T. " REV. D. T. WAINRIGHT, G. C. " A. STILLE, G. Tyler.

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PAST GRAND OFFltERS. M. W. S. W. B. CARNEGY, P. G. M. " " JOSEPH FOSTER, P. G. M. Rt. " GEO. H. C.MELODY, P. D. G. M. " " O. F. POTTER, P. D. G. M. " " A. T. DOUGLASS, P. G. Warden. " " JOHN H. TURNER, P. G. W. " " .J? DRAPER, P. G. W. " " JOHN W. CHENOWETH, P. G. W. " " RICHD. B. DALLAM, P. G. Secretary.

PAST MASTERS. R. RAPHAEL. GEO. WHITCOMB. B. GOLDSMIT. JOHN W. LUKE, D. D. G. M. L. E. WILLIAMSON, D. D. G. M. GEO. PETTIT, D. D. G. M. Tho M. W. Grand 0 of Missouri wag OPENED in the THIRD Degree in AMPLE l!'ORM. Prayer by Rev. D. T. Wainright.

The M. W. G. Master appointed Bros. C. Levy, R. Raphael and A. P. Dorris a Comnrittee on Credentials.

The Grand 0 of Missouri was called from labor until 2 o'clock this afternoon.

MONDAY, 2 o'clook, P. M. The Grand 0 of Missouri was called to labor by the M. W. G. Master.

Grand Officers and their severa.l stations.

The Committee on Creoontials made the following report, showing theCfb represented at the present communication.

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Lodgea.

L&ncaster LiDIi Alexandri& Ro&noke D&nville

Location.

Lancaster Linn Alexandria Ro&noke Danville Brunswick

73 Eureka.

75 Ashley 76 Independence 77 Lebanon

Ashley IndeRendence Stee ville

7B St. Joseph

St. Joseph

79 Polar Star

St. Louis

80 Bridgeton

Bridgeton

83 Laelede

Lebanon

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Oak Grove Louisiana Mt. Vernon Canton Springfield Kansll.8 Westport St. Francisville Versailles

Potter Perseverance Mt. Vernon Canton Greene Heroine 107 Golden Square 112 Ezell 117 Versailles 118 Hiram

92 99 100 101 104

119 121 123 127

Foster Erwin Hermann Athena

St. Charles Benton St. Louis Hermann Athens

129 Const&ntinc

Cbarleston

136 138 139 141 142 143 147 149 157

Bowling Green Fillmore Oregon Middlebury Otterville Flint Hill Buffalo Lexington Rockport

Phrenix R€lund Prairie Ore~on

Mid lebury Pleasant Grove Flint Hill Buffalo Lexington North Star

Names Omcer••

Caywood tR.David S. Marquis A. L. McGregor

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E. F. Greenleaf

J. B. Bradford G. R. Mil"'.

Danl. H. Nunneley R. H.Dickey J. M. Day A. ~'. Traynor B. F. Wallace A. Metcalf ~ H. V. Summerville W.R. Penick J. H. Crane

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C. C. Whittlesey R. T. Edmondson J. V. Allhausen ~ J. B. Ha.rrison o S. Williams P. Bums T. E. Staples P. Draper P. P. Brickey S. w. B. Carnegy { J. W. Chenoweth Marcus Boyd J. W Ammons F. Gallup ~ J. F. Wayland D. M. ReRsher Danl. Wi Iiams ~ Thos. L. Carr R. H. Overa.ll Benj. B. Gaither Aug. C. Erfurt Chua. D. Eitzin R. R,. Canady ~ w. F. Myrick W. B. Bush M. Ne\\man Wm. Bolton C. P. Woodcock R. ti. Rostick D. A. Williams ~ Saml. H. Saunders Thos. J. Starke F. S. Whitehead J. Steele J. H. Paine R. M. Henderson Geo. A. Thomas

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OF THE STATE OF MISSOURI. No.

Lodges.

Location.

159 Pa<:ific 160 Edina 161 Rob. Morris

Franklin Edina Savannah

163 Occidental

St. Louis

Grade.

Names O1Ilcers.

J. B. H. Beale Simeon Connelly Thos. H. OIark ~ Thos. Richeson Wm. N. Loker W. W. B&Ilsett

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NOTE.--Proxies.

All of which is respectfully submitted.

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R. RAPHAEL.

There being seventy-eight C€J represented.

The M. W. G. Master declared a quorum present for the transaction of business.

On motion of Bro. Houston: The reading of the proceedings of last Annual Communication was dispensed with-printed copies being in the hands of the members.

On motion of Bro. Draper: The Delegates of C€J U. D. were permitted to occupy seats and participate in the deliberations of the G. D. On motion of Bro. Daggett: Resolved, That the representatives of Subordmate CE::J be alwithout their jewels. lowed to vote and set in G. Adopted.

On motion of Bro. Houston: Resolved, That 10 o'clock on Thursday morning be Bet apart for the election of Grand Officers, and that the installation take place on Friday morning.

Adopted.

M. W. Hon. Jno. F. Ryland,P. G. M.,enteredandtook a seat in the East.

On leave The President of the College, Bro. W. T. Davis, read his Annual Report, which, with accompanying documents, were received and laid on the table for the present.

The R. W. Geo. H. C. Melody, P. D. G. Master, in a few appropriate remarks, presented a piece of "The Charter Oak" to

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the Grand 0 of Missouri, to be wrought into a gavel to be used hereafter by the Grand 0 at its Annual Communications.

On motion The Committee on the College have further time to report.

On motion The Grand Secretary had leave to report at a subsequent part" of the session, in relation to a written contract with the citizens of Lexington and Lafayette county, and the Grand 0 of MiBouri.

Tpe M. W. Grand 0 of Missouri was called from labor until 10 o'clock to-morrow morning.

TUESDAY MORNING, 10 o'clock.

The M. W. Grand 0 of Missouri was called to labor by the M. W. GrandMaster.

Grand Officers at their several stations.

Prayer by Rev. W. N. Irish, G. Chaplain.

The minutes of yesterday's proceedings were read and approved.

The Most Worshipful Grand Master delivered the following address: BRETHREN OF THE GRAND LODGE:

We have again met for the purpose of conliulting together and deliberating upon the great intereÂŁt of our beloved Order in the State of Missouri, and I trust we all have hearts full of thankfulness to the author of every good, for the blessings we have individua,lly received, and the prosperity our craft has enjoyed during the past Masonic year, and full of hope for the ÂŁuturebright anticipations of the favors yet in store for us, and the many which we may ourselves dispense. Charity, my brothers, is the crowning grace of Christianity-and Masonry is charityand so long as we live in a world of imperfections and errors, where a life of virtue is one continual struggle, and where vicious influences 80 frequently gain the ascendency over the best, Masonry must live. How often during the preceding year have you,

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my brothers, thrown the mantle of charity over the deviations of an erring brother, and by giving that advice which none know so well how to give or receive as Masons, thus reclaimed and saved him perhaps from ruin; and how many afflicted hearts have been made glad by the timely relief afforded by the Order to which we have the honor of belonging. These are some of the aims and objects of our noble Institution, and it becomes us to consider whether we, assembled as we are to legislate for the Order in the whole State, cannot, in its .organization and administration, render it more capable of accomplishing these great objects, and render ourselves the instruments of greater good. A sense of duty which we owe to ourselves, to each other, to all mankind, and to our beneficent Father, should make us feel a deep solicitude that all we do at this communication should have a tendency to elevate the character of our brethren in Masonry-to extend the benefits of the Order, and to keep inviolate the rules and usages that have governed the craft from time immemorial.

I have no official acts to report to this Grand 0, since our last communication, of much interest. The Grand 0 closed last May without having made any appropriation for paying the President and Professors of the Masonic College their salaries, then due. I was satisfied that this was an oversight, and that these men who had devoted their time and talents to the use and benefit of the Grand 0, should be paid. I accordingly, although una.uthorized, took the responsibility of dra.wing upon the Grand Treasurer for the sum of $2,000, which amount wa,'l paid over to the Curators of the College, and by them apportioncu to the prOfeHi;()rS aHd te~Lt;h颅 ers. ILwing ICILrned through P. G. M. COrTIw(:1I tha.t the inkrest had not'j,e:en pa,i,lupotl 3, l!e:ht (luo I,y tIle Gralid L.l, UH: pa,.ylllt;llt of which W:U-i B,:,:Ul'e:d hy m"rt!!,nw~, lI,nei tllltt prlH;"t"lillgH wlIlll,l be (:(jlOlTlPTlf;f,d 1.1, f"t'f:-c:lf)f;f; t.!Hl IIl I)r1.ga,gc: pnlp"rf.,y, f ;tlH(' tv"" tho rei'f!"IIi-iil,ili1..Y Ill' dr;'willg IJI'"n thfl qr:Lllll '!'rc::l.Hllrl:r 1'1'1' I.h" HIIIII flf' $1 !jfl, whid, :IIIlIlIlId, I':l.il lia.l.di!.il路" nJ"TT"d t ...

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It is to be regretted that, from the reports of all that have complied with this law, no evidence can be found of their having obeyed the instructions of the Grand 0 in relation to the disposal of scholarships in the Masonic College, to those CEJ that have not already pmchased. We ho~e in futme that these important Officers of the Grand 0 may find more time, and have more inclination to look after the interest of the craft in their respective jurisdiotions.

Since the last meeting of the Grand 0 I have received many communications from members of Subordinate CEJ in regard to Masonic usage and law I all of which I have endeavored to answer, and I allude now to this matter in the hope of calling the attention of the brethren throughout the State to the amount of trouble and inconvenience they are subjecting the person who fi.llR the office of Grand Master. I am satisfied that few of the communications would have been written had the brothers examined the By-Laws and proceedings of this Grand 0, which are always within their reach, and I earnestly hope that this public allusion may have the effect of inducing the brethren hereafter to familiarize themselves with these laws, which are open to the inspection of all, lI.ndwith which all Masons are supposed to be acquainted.

I am pleased to learn through different somces that the system heretofore adopted by this Grand 0 , of sending out a Lecturer for the purpose of imparting Masonic light and establishing uniformity of work in the Subordinate CEJ~ has had a good effect, and I earnestly recommend that it may be continued; for although its utility may not be apparent to all, I am satisfied that when our worthy and indefatigable Grand Lecturer shall have had time and opportunity, as I hope he will have, to visit and instruct those CEJ which he has been unable to see the past Masonic year, then its beneficial influences will be felt and fully appreciated. Masonry ought to be the same everywhere, especially ought it to be so in every o working under the same jurisdiction. In our own State it must be admitted by all who have had an opportunity of forming an opinion, that there is a great difference in the work of the different CEJ, and I know of no way better calculated to remedy this evil than by the appointment of some intelligent, well-in-

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formed brother to visit the I:2J and exemplify the work and lectures in the several degrees. In this way, all having learned the same things from the same source, may be able to work in the same manner, and present the pleasing spectacle of thousands of brethren, separated as they are by many miles of distance, acting as a unit--moved by the same high impulses, governed by the same unchangeable laws, and operating in the same manner-a multitude acting with the same beauty and harmony. as the different pieces of an ingenious mechanism.

I have, during the year, granted eleven dispensations to open new t::EJ in this jurisdiction. The places where established~ the time of granting dispensations and the names or the new CEJ will appear rrom the Grand Secretary's report.

For a detailed statement of the Masonic College, I refer you to the report of the Board of Curators.

In my opinion the time has arrived when this Grand D must take some decided course in relation to this Institution. The large debt, which, upon its account, was hanging over this Grand D twelve months ago, has, as I learn from the report of the Presiuent, been dimilllshed, leaving the present liabilities on that account $6,322 98. So far as I have been able to ascertltin there is almost a universal dissatisfaction on the part of the Subordinate CEJ i,n relation to this matter, an,d strong determination to withh01d any further assistance in the way of endowing and sustaining it. I would, my brethren, that the responsibility of making some suggestions or recommendations in relation to this matter, rested upon some one else. I have, in this Grand D, labored in an humble W',1y to sustain the Institution, and have thought it could be done. I have looked upon it as one of the noblest charities of Masonry in this State. I have felt an honest pride in its prospects 01.' snccess- but the conviction is at last forced upon me that it cannot succeed, and that it will be better for this Grand D to male some disposition of the matter. I am fully satisfied that many of the Subordinate CfJJ will surrender their charters before they will submit to be further taxed on its account.

The last Grand 0 recommended the voluntary contribution of

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one dollar from each member of the Subordinate CÂŁ:J, and so far as I am advised, but one 0, Danville, No. 72, has responded to that recommendation. I confess I am unable to see how the debt can be paid, unless the connection is dissolved. An argument strongly in favor of the dissolution, is the fact that the advantages of the College are not at all commensurate with the cost.

With the amount of money we are paying perhaps five times the number of beneficiaries might be fed, clothed and educated in the most respectable college in the country. From the report of the President we learn that the expense of the College the past year has been $5,200 00, and the number of beneficiaries attending it only 8-so if true that the object of the Grand 0, in establishing the College, was the education of the children of indigent Master Masons, it may well be a-sked if we have adopted the best and most economical plan. Ought not the sum of $5,200 00 to be sufficient to board, clothe and educate more than this number of children. I had thought that there was a legal impediment in the way of this dissolution, on account of a contract between the and the citizens of Lexington, in Lafayette county. I Grand am, however, informed that no such contract exists, and we cannot be morally bound to comply with any implied contract when it involves an impossibility. In view, then, my brothers, of all the facts and circumstances surrounding the matter, I submit to you, my brethren, whether it would not be better to close the College, and either sell or lease, for a term of years, the property.

In this event, however, I would suggest that some anungement l)e made in relation to individual scholarships not yet expired.

In conclusion, my brethren, permit me to indulge the hope that whatever may be done during the present session of the Grand 0, may be for the lwst interest of the craft-and to pledge my best exertiolls in co-operat.ing with you to secure this result. Let llS \ldihcmtc with ealmness, amI act with prudence, remembering that we ;~rc ,L ha,nd of hrotlH'J"s, amongst whom there should he no cOllt~'lltion or ~tJ"ife.

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Which was received and referred to a Select Committee, consisting of Bros. Chenoweth, Milton and Amu.trong.

The Most Worshipful Grand Master then announced the following Committees : UNFINISHED BUSINESS. Bro's. Charles Levy, J. C. Offutt, J. A. Quarles, Henry Shadwell, James E. Drake, F. A. H. Garlisch, H. V. Summerville.

CHARTERED LODGES. Bro's. John F. Houston, G. R. Milton, Robt. Raphael, J. W. Chenoweth, J. F. Wayland, Sanll. M. Hays, R. T. Edmondson.

LODGES U. D. Bro's. Philander Draper, R. S. Voorhies, Marcus Boyd, W. M. Reynolds, George Pettit, James W. Parish, Wm. White.

ACCOUNTS. Bro's, R. M. Henderson, S. H. Saunders, D. H. Armstrong, J. B. Bradford, J. H. Crane, T. Gallup, B. F. Wallace.

WAYS AND MEANS. Bro's. R. H. Dickey, W. R. Penick, Robert Berry, T. E. Sheppard, W. T. Davis, Simeon Connelly.

CHARITY. Bro'.s. John H. Turner, E. V. Dys(Jn, Moses M. Bond, G. H. C. Melody, Danl. H. Nunnelly, A. F. Trainer.

APPLICATIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS. Bro's. R. S. Voorhies, Oscar F. Potter, James Pasqueth, R. K. Wood, A. B. Barbee, Sylvester C. Griswold, B. A. Pratte.

COLLEGE. Bra's. George Whitcomb, S. W. B. Carnegy, Joseph Foster, R. S. Voorhies, C. C. Whittlesy, J. W. Crane, W. T.. Davis.

GRIEVANCES. Bro's. J. W. Crane, B~rtlett Searcy, W. T. DaNis, H. Kingsbury, R.C. Canaan, John Decker.

A memorial from sundry brethren of Johnson. 0 waS presented by Bro, Truslow, which was, on motion, received and referred I to the Committee on Ways and Means.

A Memorial from thtJ W. Master of Platte 0 , No. 56, asking permission to confer the third degree on a F. C. who had "lost both hands by the accidental discharge of a cannon," was read,

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received, and on motion referred to a special committee cOmlisting of Bros. Irish, Foster and Carnegy.

Bro. Marcus Boyd, from Committee on Unfinished Business, presented the following report, which was on motion adopted: To the Most Worshipful Grand 0 A. F. A. Masons of Mo. The undersigned, It Committee appointed by your Most Worshipful Body, at its Communication in May, 1856, "to proceed to Laclede 0 , No. 83, and ~ettle the difficulty exillting in said o , begs leave to report. that he visited said 0 , and effected a settlement of the difficulties complained of, and he has now the pleasure to state th3.t the 0 is working harmoniously.

All which is respectfully submitted.

MARCUS BOYD. The Grand Secretary, as a Special Committee, presented the following report, which was received, ordered to be printed, and committee discharged.

To the Most Worshipful G. 0 A. F. A. Masons of Missouri.

The undersigned, a committee appointed at the late Annual Communication of this Grand 0 , "to have, if possible, the original contract between this Grand 0 and the citizens of Lexington and Lafayette County, with reference to the Masonic College, lLnd present the same to this Grand r::J on the first day of the next Annual Communication," Begs leave to report, that he addressed communications to Bro. A. Patterson, late President of Masonic College, Bro. Hunter and others, and in pursuit of light upon this subject, he finds the following which is deemed a base for this report.

At the annual communication of the Grand 0 ,in October, 1846, Bro. Glover submitted resolutions respecting a change in the location of Masonic College, which he afterwards withdrew, and accepted the following substitutes offered by Bro. Mitchell: Resolved, That when this Grand 0 shall close its labors, it shall adjourn to the third Monday in March, 1847.

Resolved, That a committee of three be appointed, whose duty it shall be to publish a Circular, to be by them addressed to each Subordinate 0 in this State, setting forth that propositions

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will be received by said Committee for the permanent location of the Masonic College a.t or near a.ny town in the State, and tha.t said Committee report all propositions for the donation of lands, buildings, property or money to the Grand 0 , for the benefit of said College, on the first day of its convention inMarch, 1847.

At an adjourned communication of the Grand 0 in March, 1847, Bro. Mitchell submitted the following: Resolved, That the members of the Grand 0 now present, are hereby pledged to use all honorable means in their power for the growth and prosperity of the Masonic College, at whatever point it may be permanently located.

And at the sa.me session Bro. Klein offered the following: Resolved, That the Most Worshipful Grand 0 will now receive any PJ'opositions that may be ready to be presented for the acceptance of said body, touching the location of the Masonic College: Provided, That no proposition shall be opened until all are presented, and that no proposition shall be amended or altered, after being presented.

On motion of Bro. Melody, as amended by Bro. Lightburne, Resolved, That this Grand 0 shall hear the advantages presented by the respective CEb contending for the location of the Masonic College, before a.ny vote shall be taken on any point now contending; and then the vote be taken at which site the location should be made, dropping the lowest vote, and continue until the selection is made.

A ballot was then taken, which resulted as follows: For Lexington, 19 CEJ , 42 members, total 137 For Palmyra, 7 " 17 " " 52 For Liberty, 2" 3 " "13 Whole number of votes C&8t, 202 Of which Lexington having received a majority, it was declared that the proposition for the permanent location of the College at Lexington, Mo., is accepted by the Grand 0 March 19th, 1847, Bro. Broadhead presented the following prea.mble and resolution, which were adopted: Wmreo$, The Grand 0 of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of the State of Missouri did, on yesterday, in Grand 0 convened,

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select as the permanent location of the Masonic College in the city of Lexington, in the county of Lafayette,in said State, be it, therefore, Resolved, By the Grand 0 aforesaid, that the propositions submitted to the said Grand 0 by the representatives of Lafayette 0 No. 32, for the location of said College, is hereby accepted by said Grand 0 ; and that said Grand 0 , in consideration of said proposals, will locate said College at or near the city ofLexington, on such bite as the Grand 0 may select.

On the same day, Bro. Story introduced the following preamble and resolution, which were adopted: Jf7tereas, This Grand 0 having permanently located the Masonic College at the city of Lexington, Lafayette county, Missouri, Therefore, Resolved, That no removal of said College shall hereafter take place withollt the concunence of two-thirds of the E:::E!J in this ju~ risdiction, and no 0 shall be considered as voting for a removal without the concurrence of two-thirds of the members of such 0 , had at a stated meeting thereof.

Accompanying this communication, is the following letter from Bro. A. Patterson, which the undersigned submits asa part of hia report.

PLATTE CITY, Mo., March 19,1857.

Bro. 0' Sullivan: Yours of Feb. 23rd was received some ten days since, asking information about "the contract between the Grand 0 and the citizens of Lexington and of Lafayette eounty in reference to the Masonic College."

Some years ago I made strict inquiry on this subject,and am satisfied that no written contract, containing stipulations on either side, was ever formally entered into by the parties. The only recoru or Wl-ittcn evidence of the terms of the original contract is to be found in the printed路 proceedings, or on file in the archives of the Grand 0 , and in the captions of some mutilated subscription p:1pcrs, some years ago in the hands of collecting agents; but where now to be found, I am unable to say.

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The basis of the contract, if such it may be called, is a certain printed circular, issued by order of Grand D, inviting bide for the location of the CGllege.

Bids were presented in open Grand D from Lexington and other points. That from Lexington footed up the largest amount, and the Grand 0 by resolution located the College at that place. The whole arrangement was transacted in a. very loose and unbusines8like manner. The payment of subscriptions promiscuously made, and some of them on a paper without any caption, was not guaranteed to Grand D by collateral security, or in any other way, so far as I could learn, than by verbal representations as to the solvency of the subscribers. A very considerable amount never has been paid; and it is presumed, never will be. Doubtless both the parties immediately concerned in effecting the arra,ngement acted in good faith at the time, and mutually relied on the fraternal fidelity of each other.

As you cannot report a formally written original contract between the parties, there being none in existence, the best you can do will be to report the facts in detail, so far as they can be gathered from the dates or sources above referred to. While such a report will show the culpable carelessness of both the parties to the so-called contract, in a business point of view, it will also indicate the generous fraternal confidence with which they must have mutually regarded each other at the time; and it is hoped, will have the effect to admonish the present representatives of the parties of the impropriety of mutual crimination and recrimination, and stimulate them to emulate the harmony and mutual confidence, and avoid the carelessness of their predecessors.

Fraternally, A. PATTERSON. He a.lso presents the original subscnption list of the citizens of Lexington and Lafayette county.

All of which is respectfully submitted.

A. O'SULLIVAN. Bro. Wm. N. Irish, from the Special Committee, to whom Wl\8 referred the memorial of the W. M. of Platte 0 , presented the following on the part of the majority of sn,id committee, whbh was on motion adopted.

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To the M. Worshipful Grand 0 A. F. A. Masons of Missouri: The Special Committee to whom was referred the memorial of the W. M. of Platte 0, do hereby respectfully report, That, a.ccording to the established usages of the craft, it is impossible to grant Bro. Christopher Guyer the sublime degree of 80 Master Mason, in consequence of an all-wise dispensation of Providence, which deprives him of the ability to work in the said degree; your committee would therefore recommend the following: Resolved, That the memorial presented to this Grand 0 by the W. M. of Platte 0 , for the conferring the degree of M. Mft,Son upon a. disabled brother, cannot be granted.

Respectfully submitted, WM. N. IRISH, JOSEPH FOSTER. A memorial and papers in the case of Parker vs. Middletown o were received and referred to Committee on Grievance.

The Grand 0 of Missouri was called from labor until 2 o'clock, P.M. Two O'CLOCK, P. M. The Grand 0 of Missouri was called to labor by the M. W. Grand Master.

Grand Officers at their several stations.

Bro. J. W. Crane presented an amendment to the By-Laws, which was read a first time.

Bro. Garlichs oirered the following: Resolved, That the Committee on Masonic College be instructed to report on Wednesday morning, next, at 11 o'clock, A. M., and that Wednesday three o'clock be set apart for the consideration of said report.

Adopted.

Bro. Boyd presented a memorial, which was read, and together with one of a similar character from sundry masons of Greene 0 , were referred to a special committee, consisting of Bros. Saunders, Levy and Melody.

Bro. Knight presented an alllendment to By-Laws, which, together with Bro. Levy's amendment, was read a first time.

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Bro. Garlicha offered the following, which was referred to Committee on Charity.

Resolved, That the sum of One Hundred Dollars be donatedlJy the Grand 0 of Missouri to Christopher ,Guyer, a Fellow otaft mason, who by the providence of God has been deprived of botH hands, and is in distressed circu1'!istances.

Bro. Repsher offered the following,. which "as on motion adopted.

Resolved, That Wednesday ~yeniJ!g .be ~ apart for the exemplification of the work in the three degrees of,A. C. Maaonry.

Memorials in relation to scholarships in Masonic Coneg~were received and referred to the Committee on Applications and Com~ munications.

Sundry appeals were presented, as follows: George Mitchell, from the action of Greene 0 , expelling him from the privileges of masonry.

J. D. Voorster, from the action of Erwin 0 , suspending him from the privileges of masonry.

G. W. Crow, from the action of Oregon 0 , expelling him from the privileges of masonry, Which were referred to Committee on Grievance.

Bro. P. Draper, agent for the sale of the old College property, presented the following report, which was received and approved. 'fe the M. W. Grand oof Missouri: The undersigned, agent for the sale of Masonic College property, fraternally reports : That since his last report, in 1855, he has received nothing further from that source. A suit was then pending against the purchaser, Mr. R. Knox, for a balance of two hundred and fifty dollars, with interest, for which he claimed an offset, and for which a judgment was rendered a.gainst him, ll.nd from which he appealed to the Supreme Court. The decision of the Cir9uit Court was re~ versed, and the case remained for further trial.. At the term of that Court, held in February, 1856, it was co.~tinued, and finally tried at the August term. A judgment was rendered for the full amount claimed, from whlch the defendant again took an appeal.

This is the present attitude of the路 case. Your agent has attended I:' 11:::=======================.

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five terms of the Marion Circuit Court, for the purpose of giving to this case his personal attention, as it has been contested with the utmost vigor, and as he feft assured there was no equity in the set-off claimed. He submits herewith his account CUlTent showing the balance at last report, and actual expenses paid since that time, and also showing the present balance in his hands.

Fraternally submitted,

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January,1857.

P. DRAPER, AGENT, Dr. In account with Grand 0 of Missouri, $108 24 May 25, To Balance per report this day, 1856.

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Bro. Chenoweth, from Committee on Grand Master's Address, made the following report, which was on motion adopted.

To the Most Worshipful Grand 0 of MiB8ourJ: Your Committee to whom was referred the M. W. G. Master's Address, beg leave to report, That they have had the same under consideration, and that it contains many valuable suggestions. and your Committee heartily approve of the sentimentll therein contained. They would recommend that the message be spread on the journals and printed with the proceedings of this Grand Communication. They also recommend that that portion of it which refers to the INDEBTEDNESS of the Grand 0 , growing out of its connection with Masonic College, be-referred to the Committee of Ways and M~ans, aolld that

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the other portion, having reference to the College, be referred to the Committee on the College.

All of which is respectfully submitted.

J. W. CHENOWETH, G. R. MILTON, D. H. ARMSTIWNG. Bro. Armstrong presented the following, which was adopted:.

Resolved, rrhat the Grand Secretary be, and he is hereby, requested to report to the Grand 0 , at as early a moment as practicable, the sum or sums of money expended by said Grand 0 on the Masonic College at Lexington, the amount still due and UDpaid on account oJ said College, the amount annually required to support said institution, the number of beneficiaries educated at the expense of the Grand CJ since the organization of said College, and the number of said beneficiaries now in said College.

The Annual Report of the President of the Masonic College, togethel' with the Report of the Board of Curators, are here presented, and were, on motion of Bro. Whittlesey, referred to Committee 011 the College.

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T-he number of students admitted this year, to the present date (May 12th), is 145.

Of these sixty-five are S01111 of Masons, fifty-seven are IDlI'trieulates, and eighty-eight are students of former years. There are four beneficiaries of the Grand 0, oue of whom, however, waR dismissed in November for misconduct; one of the Grand Chapter; two admitted by CElJ, and one by the faculty-in all, I'ight. The number on scholarships is 59; on fees for tuition, 78. In the Collegiate Department there llre 61, of whom 23 are taking a regular course, and 28 are irregulars. In

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the Preparatory Department there are 104 entered, of whom about 30, are expected to take a regular course.

Near the commencement of the present Collegiate year the faculty found it necessary in order to maintain due subordination and attention to business, to subject a few of our students to pretty severe discipline. One was expelled; others were dismissed.OF these last several were, from a confidence in their general good character, upon their own application, restored; but three are still excluded, as incorrigibly idle or vicious.

Since that time our students have maintained a quiet, order and obedicnc{' to law, worthy of all commendation. The great body of them are progressing finely in their studies, and doing honor to themselves and the Institution.

At the close of last year, Prof. Akers vacated the chair I)f Mathematics by expiration of the time for which he had accepted the office; but in view of the fact that Drs. J. Bull, J. B. Alexander and W. H. Ruffin had consented to give a course of lectures on Chemistry, Physiology and Geology, respectively, your Board thought it best, especially in the straitened financial condition of the College, to distribute the remaining classes among the professors already employed; and thus be enabled to limit their salaries to the aIIiount appropriated to that object two years ago, by the Grand D. Accordingly Prof. Cameron has, in addition to his regular duties, taken a. number of classes from the Preparatory Department and one from the Department of Moral Science.

The undersigned has taught, in addition to the remaining classes in his Department, the full eours.e of Mathematics. Prof. Ryland has taught the classes in the Preparatory Department, with the exceptions above indicated. By this division of labor, and by devoting seven hours a day-often more- to hearing recitations, the faculty have met the demands of every class, and, as we believe, left no just ground of complaint in this particular.

It will be for you to consider whether, with the present patronage, and your limited resources, it would not be prudent to continue this arrangement for a time, on the principle that a small number of laborious men, fairly and promptly paid, will accomplish )Dore than a. large number with stinted salaries. -

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In the condition of the Literary. Societies connected with the College, the Apparatus and the College Library, no material change has taken place since my last report. In common with other literary institutions throughout the country, ours constantly receives the public documents of the General Government. and the Smithsonian Contributions to Knowledge. During the present year we have been路 under special obligations to Hon. T. P. Akers and Prof. Joseph Henry, Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution, for attentions in this respect.

Under the laws enacted by your Board for the regulation of the Boarding House, some twenty-five or thirty are boarding with the Steward-brother, Sam'l F. Currie. One student only, occupying a room at the College has been, on complaint, released from obligation to board with him. No other complaints have come to the knowledge of the undersigned.

It is respectfuny submitted to you whether it would not be for the interest of the College to rent the Boarding House for a reasonable Bum, stipulating at the time of renting the rate at which beneficiaries shall be boarded, and allowing the lessee to make his own charges for all others: provided, however, that students rooming in the College be required to board WIth him only, when his charges do not exceed those of good private families in the city.

Students now board in town at 83 12! to 83 25 per week, including fuel, washing, and lights; while at the Boarding House, these items cost about 82 75 per week making the board of a beneficia.ry only, about 818 75 less than at full price, for the year; and the saving to the Grand 0 and Grand Chapter this year is only about $75; and with ten beneficiaries the saving would be only ~lS7 50. But at a rent of $500 00 or even $400 00; the slwing would be very consideraule. On the other hand, a very small advance on the board of thirty students would enable the steward to pay the ren~.

The expense for repAirs is very considerably below the estimates for this year, and is fully stated in your- Secretary's account.

Our fin811cial condition is fN' more favorable, tha.n 拢01' several years past. At the Aunual Communication, in May, 1855. the

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814,378 18 And deduct from this sum amount paid by Sec. B'd. Cur's. during the current year $6,793 39 Paid by Gr. 0 to B. W. Grover 653 13 To S. F. Currie 334 54..

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Should the Grand 0 apply to College purposes the same nm't that was available last year (say $4,500,00) the debt unprovided for will be only $1822 g8; to meet which there are belonging to the Grand 0 lands sufficient, or nearly so, could they be sold.

It may be shown, further, that the debt whieh is $2.500 00 less than last year, may be paid off in one year more, without exhausting the treasury of the Grand D. The present debt is $6,596 12 Means of Grand 0 available at this time, say $4.500 00 Amonnt on ~and as above 213 14 4,773 14 Debt not provided for To this add expenses of next year Liabilities next year

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To meet this we shall have Interest on scholarships ......â&#x20AC;˘..... $1,800 00 Tuition fees 1,500 00 Contingent fees .436 00 Leaving a debt of only to be met at our next Grand Communication.

$3,636 -00 $3,386 98

This estimate of our means is not too large, since the interest is nearly the same as reported, II.nd the tuition is but only $150 00 more; although most of the small grade scholarships, which have cut off our fees, heretofore, will expire this year. Should the Boarding House be rented, as recommended, a further reduction would be made.

But let us look again at these figures. The receipts from interaRt, tuition, and contingent fees, during this year, are $3,56483.

Subtract this from the year's expenditures and there remains $1,636 04. Had we, therefore, been clear of debt at the beginning of this year, 80 that our income could have been applied to the CUlTent expense, the Grand 0 would now be called upon for only the small sum of sIxteen hundred and tuirty-six dollars.

It is thus manifest that with a little effort on the part of our brethren, the permanence of our- cherished institution, which has, thus far been, under many difficulties and embarassments, so nobly sustained, can be placed beyond contingency: and tl>at the treasury of the Grand 0 may, at no very distant day, be relieved from contributing to its support-unless the number of beneficiaries should become very large.

Let the request of the Grand 0, made at its last Communication, be complied with by each Mason's contributing the sum of one dollar; and not only will the debt be paid, but a handsome addition will be made to the endowment fund.

Let the sale of perpetua.l scholarships be continued as "igoroUBly :IS possible; and where it is practicable let bonds be taken for the payment of the principal by installments, and for this service let no per centage be allowed and no liability incurred, further than the necessary expenses of travel.

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Let brethren be solicited to contribute any sum they may see fit; and let it be understood tha.t the Grand 0 does not falter or waver in this great and glOl'iQu8 enterprise, undertaken about sixteen years ago, when her annual iucome was only eight hundrild and sixteen dollars; and assuredly, the great. a,nd powerful fra.ternity, in her jurisdiction, wUlliberally and zealously SU8tain her' in thil!l work of benevolence.

But tho honor and blessedness of sustaining Buch an Institution, the prospects of it.<l establishment upon a permanent basis, and the mortification of failure, are not the only motives-powerful aa they are, which ought to prompt us to exertion. We have incurred other obligations which cannot be disregarded; nor can they, '30 far as can be scen by the undersigned, be cancelled or met, but by sustaining the Institution. Some of these may be herebriefty presented.

In 'October, 1811, it was resolved, UNANIMOUSLY, by the Grand 8 ; " That it is necessary and expedient, and the imperative duty, 88 well as the interest of the Grand 0, to establish at some convenient point, a.n institution of learning for the sons of indigent M880ns and lIuch others aa the Grand 0 may from time to time admit, &c. " Resolved, That it is the duty of the Grand 0 to adopt such measures a.8 may ,be best calcula.ted to secure the pecuniary means for the a.ccomplishment of the object specified in the above resolution. " And in the preamble of the Charter obtained from the Legislature, approved Feb. 17th 1843, its object is declared to be ., the estll.blishment of an asyillm for the nurture and education of indigent children, and a. college or learning, under the patronage of the Grand D." Article 27th, By-Laws of Grand 0, provides, that in pursuance of the charter above referred to, "a college and school are hm'cby established, to be known and called by the name of The Masonic College of Missouri i" a.nd Art. 28th provides" that the Masonic College sha.ll consist of two departments; 1st, The Preparatory Department; 2d, The Collegia.te Department; and" the Facul-

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ty of t.he College shall consist of a President and requisite Profes路 sors of Natural Philosophy, Astronomy, ):I:athematics, Mental and Moral Science, and Andent Languages and Literature." This College, thus established, went into operation in Marion County, and was continued there until 1846, when it was proposed by the GJ'and 0 to remove it .to that part of the State in which the most liberal SUbscription should be made for erecting the neces~ary buildings, the advantages of the location, also, being considered. Accordingly $33,000 were subscribed in Lafayette County, on the condition" that the Masonic College be located in Lexington or vicinity;" and the subscription was accepted by the Grand 0, on that condition. The money thus secured was applied by the Grand 0 , and underit~ contIul, to the erection of the buildings; and the College was removel! to Lexingtonv The moral obligation of the Grand Cl to establish and sustain an institution of learning bad been, uOl\nimously, acknowledged and declared; and now that body superadded the obligation of a contract. What then is the obligation of this contract? The citi~ zens of Lafayette County contdbuted their money. in good faith on the terms which had been proposed by the Grand o. How was the Grand 0 to fulfill ita part Oc拢 the contract 1 By placing the buildings in Lexington? 'l'h:tt was done, soleiy with the money of the other contracting party. By placing professors in the buildillg to teach? If so, how long where they to be kept there? A day. a month, a year, or a century? What did the Grand 0 itself, declare to be its object '? Diu it not engage to use all the 'means in its power to sustain and perpetuate the Institution? and has it not devised and partly executed a scheme for placing it 'Upon an enduring and independent bllSis, acknowledging, by everyone of these acts, the extent of its obligations? Was there ,not another contract entered into, by the Grand O? When it was proposed to sel! scholarships-one class of which were perpetua.l-it was eondltioned that they should Dot become available till $50,000 worth was sold. When it was reported, in 18Dl, that about $30,000 worth had been sold, the Grand 0 resolved to become responsible for the remaining $20,000; thUfl securjn~ the interest on the amount sold, and, of course, Itt the same time incurring the obligation to instruct forever any student who may demand tuition on a perpet-

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ual scholarship, so sold and secured. Can the Grand 0 disregard these manifold obligations? Can it set aside thelie solemn contracts without a palpable violation of every principle of honor and justIce? Surely, there can be but one answer to these questions.

But even this is not the end of the obligations incUlTed by the Grand D. Donations in lands have been made to it for the use of the Collegll. The State Legislature, recognizing in our Masonic College, an institution of learning above all partizan or sectarian influc!1('I}, in which many orphans receive, gratuitously, the 1)lcs~jngs of a liberal education, have donated to the Graud 0, for the College, a set of Mineralogical and Geological specimens, at a cost to the 8t:1te of, at least, two thousand dollars. And shall th"se valuable donations be diverted from their legitimate object, and thus the TUost sacred trusts he violated? Surely not.

But, after all, we are met with an objection which, in the estima. tion of some, is most formidable, and which, certainly, has the merit of novelt)', viz: that the support of such an institution 88 ours is not a h'gitimftte object of Musonic effort and benevolence.

If this objection were ever so valid in the outset, it is now too late to urge it, after the obligations, above recited, have been incurred.

But it is not valid. Masonry claims to be a patron al:d a teacher of the liberal arts and sciences. Is this a mel'e empty form, a. childish ceremony, or is it a. fact, a. reality? That the latter is true, we.:.have the testimony and the practice of Masons every- . where. Our own Grand 0 has declared, unanimously, that it is its duly to establish a School and College for the education of the sons of indigent and deceased Master Masons. The Grand ceJ of Kentucky, Tennessee, Louisiana, Georgia and others, have undertaken similar ent('rprises ; and the Masonic Periodicals throughout the land have applauded for sixteen years the noble and benevolent effort of the Grand 0 and brethren of this State to establish our College, This objection then falls to the .ground.

But it is further objected that the affairs of the College have been mismanaged This ron.y路be true, It is no new thing for a corporation, either by itselP or through its agents, to mismanage its affairs-especially, its pecuniary affairs. But can this relieve such corporation from its liabilities and obligations? Can it take .. ------- ... ~

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advantage of its own blunders and mistakes, to repudiate its own contracts? No! Let more a.ttention be given to its affairs; let its agents be held to a stricter accountability; and let it display the more ell.:lrgy in extricating itself from embarrassment. So, if our pecuniary affairs have been mismanaged, while it ma.y be much to be regretted, let it not be imagined that the honor, the obligations, and the plighted faith of the Grand 0 of .Mi~8ouri, can on any such lLccount-or on any account-be violated.

If then, it is the bounden duty of the Grand 0, as has been urged in this report, to sustain and establish the Masonic College; and if, as has been shown, it has the means to accomplish this task; then I submit that no Mason sbould be willing that this most worshipful body should fail to discharge, to the last mite, a.ll that it has undertaken; and that no Mason and no subordinate Lodge should hesitate to give it their constant and unwavering support. Let the Institution grow up with our growing State and strengthen with its strength, and send forth every year an increasing number of virtuous, enlightened, cultivated young men: and a brighter and nobler monument of Masonic benevolence will not be found in the world.

All which is respectfully submitted,

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To the Most Worshipful Grand 0 of Missouri: The undersigned, in behalf of the Board or Cnrutors of Masonic College, begs leave to refer you for a full statement of the financial aira,irs of the College and proceedings of the Board of Curators to the severalaccounta or statements of our Secretary, Bro. Jno. Williams, marked A, Band C, ,vhich accounts haye been examined and compared with the necessary vouchers by the Board, and found correct. The Board, having detemlined not to exceed the appropriation made by the Grand 0 for the payment of professors, found it necessary to dispense with one, and divide the labors of that oue 'amongst the remaining three. This arrangement was cheerfully acquiesced in by the present fnclllty, and has thus far been faithfully carried out by them, to the satisfaction (so rar as known to me) of the Board and Patrons of the College.

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I beg leave to bring to the notice of the Grand 0 the fact of the great increase in the price of living, and the consequent necessity (in justice to the professors) of an increase of their salaries. The present Faculty are entitled to much praise for their devotion to the interests of the College, as well as for their dliciency. For other matters of interest I refer to the Report of the President of the College.

Respectfully and fraternally, C. R. MOREHEAD, Pres't B. C.

A. Jno. Williams, Secretary, in account with Board of Curators of Masonic College.

DR. To Balance, as per last report.............................. $320 70 Am't rec'd from Bd. End. Fund Com 1,604 57 " Gr. 0 per Gr. Treas 3,062 00 " " "

" " John A. Alford forlands sold 220 00 Tuition.. "......••.. ~ .•.....•...•.•..•.•..•.. 1,250 34 Contingencies 436 92 1

$6,894 53 $101 14

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By amount paid President :tnd Professors. . $4,528 .. for stati.mery for beneficiaries.

2 " insurance on college & board;:lghouse.

291 U janitor for services.-........

114 " seats for chapel...........................

24 " contingencies, sundries 1...

226 H 'V. Musgrove, printing...

80 " Bank Mo. Lex. (2 notes )......

600 " Int. on ac. (int. on ~ame )..

1~ " C. l~. Kavenaugh Sf) U Jno. f). "\Villiam8. .•............. ..••....• 6 " II. (j. Graham 13 " Wm. ~Iorrii\()n.............................

20 " Ring an(! :\1. (}. LeilJich................

119 (( Pi~ott Bro.~ drug~ and p~int~.

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By amount paid John E. Bascom .. " James A. Crump . " John A. Alford . .' . " James Gallaher ;~ . " Thomas Alford . " F. A. Kownslar : . ,.

Grand Chapter, Tuition for Lamkin p~ Sutherland : . " " Balance .

$5 75 44 60 220 00 89 13 75 00 45 00

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$6,894 53 Lexington, May 21st, 1857.

B. Liabilities of Masonic College incurred during the past year, and payments made thereon.

Wm. T. Davis, Salary .. $1,400 00 " Interest last year ..

36 33 Wm. Cameron .. 1,200 00 " Interest last year ..

63 76 Jno. E. Ryland . 1,000 00 J. A. Crump, for coal ..

180 00 Janitor, services......•.........

64 00 Wm. Musgrove, printing ..

35 00 James Galliher, repairs to roof ..

89 13 P. Sutherland, repairs .

33 65 Insurance on College and Boarding House . $291 00 Contingent Expenses (sundrics) .

64 00 Services of Secretary ..

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Liabilities incurred on account of Beneficiaries. . $360 00 S. F. Currie, hoard H. G. Graham, clothing .

135 00 84 00 M. G. Leihlich, " .

C. B. Kavanaugh, boots .

15 00 $594 00 $5,200 87

C. Liabilities of Masonic Cellege, May 4th, 1857. lhrvy Persinger $100 Henry Thompson 1,725 G. W. young........................................

16 D. C. Allen......

89 T. P. Akers....................................................

130 W. T. Davis....

1,293 W. Cameron 1,223 Jno. E. Ryland 817 Jno A. Alford 300 Thomas Alford.................................................

143 M. G. Leiblich..................................................

84 J no. T. Pigott..................................................

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126 C. B. Kavenaugh.

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Bro. Saunders, from It Special Committee, made the following Report, which was on motion adopted l To the M. W. Grand 0 of Missouri: The Oommittee on the Memorial of Bro. Boyd and members of Green and 'l'aylor ee::J , beg leave to report, that from all the information that cltn be gathered from the mcmhers from that jurisdiction, that it will be conllueive to the best interests of the FI'lltemity to grant the pra.yer of the wcmorialibts, by al10pting the following rc.~olntioIl8 : ._-----_._-

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Resolved, That a charter be granted to Bros. R. P. Faulkner, Wilson Hackney, James R. Danforth, Joseph Gott, Chesley Cannifax, Jno. A. Mack, Wm. B. Farmer, R. J. McEllheany, Chas.

Carlton and S. S. Vinton, to open a 0 in the town of Springfield, Green Co., to be styled United 0, No.5, and that Bro. Cbs. Carlton be appointed W. M., Joseph Gott S. W., and Wilson Hackney J. W. Resolved, That all the funds, furniture, jewels and property belonging to Green and Taylor l:ÂŁJ are hereby given to Ullited 0, No.5: Provided, That United 0 No. 5 shall assume and become responsible for all the debts and liabilities of Green and Taylor CEJ. Resolved, That all members in good standing in Green and Taylor CEJ are constituted members of United 0, No.5.

Respectfully submitted.

SAM. H. SAUNDERS, G. H. C. MELODY, CRAS. LEVY. On motion, Resolved, That Bro. P. Draper be allowed the sum of sixty:five dollars and eighty-four cents additional compensation, for services rendered ag agent of the Grand 0 for the sale of old college property.

Adopted.

The Grand 0 of Missouri was called from labor until 9 o'clock to-morrow morning.

WEDNESDAY MORNING, 9 o'clock.

The Grand 0 of Missouri Wag called to labor by the M. W. G. Master.

Grand Officers at their several stations.

Prayer by the Rev. G. Chaplain.

Min~tes of yesterday's proceedings read and approved.

A communication from R. W. J. W. Luke, D. D. G. Master, was received;nd referred to Committee on Chartered l:ÂŁJ.

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Proposed amendment to Constitution rejected on account of in~ formality on the part of Subordinate CEJ, in not taking action on the proposed amendment, in accordance with the requirements of Sec. ~, pll.ges 7 and 8, Constitution G. 0 of Missouri.

A vote being taken on the proposed amendments to the :By~ Laws, printed with the proceedings of last year, resulted as follows: -First amendment, adopted.

Second H rejected.

Third " rejected.

Bro. J. H. Turner, from Committee on Charity, made the following report, which, after being amended, was adopted.

To the M. W. G. 0 of Missouri: The undersigned Committee on Charity, to whom was referred the resolution offered by :Bro. Garlichs, asking this Grand 0 to appropriate to Bro. Christopher Guyer, a Fellow Craft Mason, the sum of one hundred dollars, after due consideration of the same, recommend that the Grand 0 appropriate said sum of money, and that it be paid over to Platte 0, for his benefit.

Respectfully submitted.

JNO. H. TURNER, Chairman.

Bro. Houston, from Committee on Chllirtered CEJ, submitted a report, which was, on motion, re~committed.

Bro. H. E. Peebles presented the following memorial, and, on motion, the same, together with the appended resolution of Bro. Carnegy, was adopted.

To the M. W. G. Master, Wardens and Brethren of the Grand o of Missouri: The undersigned, a Master Mason, your memorialist, Would represent, that when the Grand 0 was seeking the most favorable location for the Masonic College, then about to be removed from Marion, he subscribed and paid more than he was, in justice to his family, able to pay-in order to secure the location of the College at Lexington; and then, upon the location being made, and presuming that the Grand 0 intended to carry out NOTE-For amended By.La.... u adopted. _

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and enforoo all her laws and resolutions, and that the full amount of $50,000 in scholarehips would be sold and closed up, as per edict, thereby securing at least a partial endowment, he took one perpetual scholarship, for which he was required to give ~ note, and secured it by mortgage on real estate; this he a.lso did, 88 he supposed all would have to do; and when the endowment fund commissioners informed him that they had no means of paying for the recording of said mortgage, he did it out of hiBown pocket-but in a few days learned, to his astonishment, tha.t he was alone, or nea.rly so, in his compliance with the law. He further represents, that he has so far paid up his annual interest on said scholarship, but learning that many holders of such certificates do absolutely fail and refuse to pay up or even close up, according to law, and knowing several of these holders to be abunda.ntly able to secure and to pay up.

Others have been permitted to exchange their perpetual for limited scholarships, which enables them to sell out, and thus get rid of this debt, and thereby throw the cash into the hands of the Endowment Fund Commissioners (three hundred dollars),which will secure to the College twelve dollars per a.nnum more for each perpetual scholarship so brokell up and Bold, and hasten the extination of sltid scholal'8hips.

Now your memorialist would in no wiae complainj jf all holders were trea.ted alike ; but, as the C8Be really is, he most respectfully asks that he, too, may have the privilege that others have-relinquish his perpetual, and take the three hundred dollars worth of limited achollll'Bhip8--and thereby enable him to Bell a small piece of property now engumbered by this mortgage.

All of which is mo.st respectfully Bond Fraternally.submitted,

H. E. PEEBLES. Bro. Carnegy oftered the following:

Resolved, Tha.t the prayer of Bro. Peebles be granted, a.nd that Bro. Wm. P. :Boulware be and he is hereby a.uthorized to enter upon the margin of the record of the mortgage mentioned, in the memorial of Bto. Peebles, a release thereof.

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Bro. Carnegy offered the folloWing, which was, on motion, adopted.

Resolved, That the money collected by Constantine a, No. 129, for the PlYlt year, for conferring degrees, be returned to that a, and that Bro. Whitcomb be authorized to receive the same.

The Committee on College had further time to report.

An account for schooling and boarding Henry Knox was presented by Bro. G. H. C. Melody, and was referred to the Committee on Charity.

The Grand Secretary, as a Special Committee, made the following report, which was received a.nd referred to Committee on the College.

To the Most Worshipful Grand a of Missouri: The undersigned, in obedience to the requirements of a reaolutionpresented by Bro. D. H. Armstrong, begs leave to submit the following: That, owing to the limited time allowed him to procure the neeesaary information; and from other causes, he can only approximate to the amounts annually contributed by the Grand a to the support of the Masonic Oollege. He finds that in 1848, by a resolution of Bro. Foster, the Charity Fund was first appropriated $1,258 20 1849 From O. O. F. and contingent, 3,546 80

1850 H " " 1851" '" " 1852" '" " 1853" " " "Int. on Sch. Prin. " 1854 1855'~ " " 1856" " "

3,400 3,400 3,500 4,822 3,156 3,867 5,801

00 00 00 00 00 00 00

$32,757 00 From the report of the President of the Masonw College, presented to the Board of Curators, and through them to the Grand CJ,your committee find that seven beneficiaries of the Grand a were reported in 1854. See p.p. for 1854, page 19.

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From the report of the President of the Masonic <X>llege, year

1853, there are reported seven beneficiaries of the Grand page 86.

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From report of the President of the Masonic College, year

1856, there are reported four beneficiaries of the Grand page 74.

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For the number £01' the present year the undersigned refers to the report of the President of the Masonic College.

For the amount of indebtedness of the Grand 0 on account of the College, the undersigned refers to the Board of Curators.

Estimated expenses of College for the next ~'ear, $5,000.

All of which is respectfully submitted.

A. O'SULLIVAN. The Grand 0 of Missouri was called from labor until half-past 2 o'clock this afternoon.

HALF-PAST Two O'CLOCK, P. M. The Grand of Missouri was called to labor by the M. W. G. Master.

Grand Officers at their several stations.

A memorial from Bro. James Barry S. Deacon, of Pride of the West 0 U. D., was read, received; and on motion referred to the Committee on C€J U. D. A memorial of Bro. McGregor, a Master Mason and a member of Linn 0, No. 66, was read, received, and on motion referred to Committee on Grievance.

Bro. J. W. Crane, from Committee on Grievance, in the case of Parker vs. Middletown 0, No. 50, presented a report, which was on motion recommitted.

Bro. J. D. Daggett offered the following: Resolved, That the matter of settlement between a Committee of this Grand 0 and Bro. Ashby, heretofore reported by said Committee, and disputed by Bro. Ashby, be referred to a Committee.

Which was received and Jeferred to a Special Committee consisting of Bros. Daggett, Armstrong and Draper.

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Bro. Houston, from Committee on communication of R. W. John W. Luke, submitted the following report, which was on motion adopted.

To the M. W. Grand 0 of Missouri: The Committee, to whom was referred the communication of the R. W. John W. Luke, D. D. G. Master of the 24th District, would respectfully report: That the reasons set forth in said communication for his failure to comply with the By-Laws of the Grand 0, are amply sufficient to justify the course pursued by him.

And your Committee recommend, that inasmuch as Olive Branch 0, No. 88, has ceased its labors for the past two years, and the charter being now in the possession of Bro. Luke, the D. D. G. M.that he directed to hand the same over to the Grand Secretary, and he directed to strike the name of Olive Branch, No. 88, from the list of CEJ. J. F. HOUSTON, Chau1llan.

Bro. Voorhies, from Committee on Applications and Communications, made the following report. which was on motion adopted.

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To the M. W. Grand 0 of the State of Missouri: The Committee on Applications and communications, to whom were referred the communication from Stal' of the West 0, No. 188, and It memoria'! from Bro. Daniel M. Repsher, in reference to Scholarships, respectfully submit the following report: It is a source of deep regret that any misunderstanding should have arisen between the agent of the BO:ird of Curators for- the sale of scholarships and the purchasers of the same. The Oommittee are aware that many expressions of disslltisfllction have been made from various sources, in reference to the scl10]arships of the Masonic College, but will say. for the benefit of their brethren oÂŁ the Subordinate Cfb, that it is impossible for the Grand 0 or the Board of Curators to know what representations their agents may have made to individuals or CftJ, but certainly they wer~ never lIuthorized to ml}ke other representations than such ae were in conflormity with the laws and regulations of the

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Grand 0, which al'e regularly printed for the benefit of the fra.ternity within its jurisdiction.

The misunderstanding of the Star of the West 0 with Bro. Grover, may have risen out of the interpretation of Section 12, Article 4, of the By-Laws of this Grand D. Your Committee recommend that the Star of the West 0 be referred to the above named By-Law, and the resolution explanatory, passed at the last Annual Communication of this G. D. They will thus find that the amount thus required of each· Subordinate o· is not to be taken from the Treasury of the 0, but to be collected from the· candidates receiving the degrees, in addition to the amount requited by the S. 0 for each degree, and is, consequently, not a tax upon their 0, but, upon the individuals receiving the degrees.

In the case of Bro. Repsher, your Committee recommend the adoption of the following resolution: Resolved, By the Grand 0 of the State of Mi~souri, that Bro. D. M. Repsher is he~eby releaaed from his obligation to the College, in the payment of. the amouut due by him ollscholarship held by him, both interest and principal: Provz"ded, He shall return his certificate of scholarship to the Grand Secretary, properly assigned to the G. o.

All of which is respectfully submitted.

R. S. VOORHIES, B. A. PRATTE, SYL. C. GRISWOLD, O. F. POTTER. Bro. Houston offered the following, wwch was, on motion, adopted.

Resolved, That the Grand Secretary alone be required to collect interest on scholarships from C€::J, Chapters and Commanderies.

Bro. Decker, from Committee on Grievance, submitted a report, which was, on motion, re-committed.

R. W. John W. Luke presented an amendment to the By-Laws, which was read a first time.

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Proposed amendments, submitted on yesterday, were read a second time.

The G. D of Missouri was called from labor until 8 o'clock to-morrow morning.

THURSDAY MORNING, 8 o'clock.

The G. D of Missouri was called to labor by the M. W. G. Master.

G. Officers at their several stations.

Minutes of yesterday's proceedings were read and approved.

The G. Treasurer presented the following report, which was received and referred to Committee on Accounts.

John D. Daggett, Grand Treasurer, in account with Grand D of Missouri.

1856.

Dr. May 31. To balance, per report of Com$6,037 79 mittee to G. D Occidental D loan................ 300 00 ---$6,337 79 June 17. To amount received of G. Sec'y. up to time of publication ......

169 05

$6,506 8t

1856.

May 31.

Cr. By amount paid per vouchers /tfter adjournment, up to 17th of June $4,363 06 By balance, per publication...... 2,143 78

---路-$6,506 84 Dr. 18.56. ..

June 17. To balance as above 1857.

May 27. To amount received of G. Secretary since publication and to date .

$2,143 78

5,659 65 $7,803 43

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June 23.

Dec. 11.

Cr. By exchange on Lexington By recording Foster's deed

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$2 66.

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1857.

Feb. 25.

By amount paid per vouchers since adjoumment......... ...... 2,500 40

2,504 06 $5,299 37

May 29.

Less by loan to Occidental a,

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Balance available .

To amount received of G. Secretary .

$4,999 37

By payment of order to Gu.yer

98 50 $5,097 87 100 00 $4,097 87

As inf'tructed, the amount reported as due by Bro. Foster, with interest, has been secured by note and deed of trust on lots in St. Louis, upon which a prior trust exists, but one that there is good reason to believe will be removed.

J. D. DAGGETT, Treasurer.

An appeal in the case of Spencer vs. Metcalf, from decision of Lebanon 0, was presented, and, with accompanying papers, referred to Committee on Grievance.

Accounts of Bro. Currie and Leiblech presented and referred to Committee on Accounts.

The Committee- on Charity presented the following report, which was, on motion, adopted.

To the Most Worshipful Grand 0 of the State of Missouri: The Committee on Charity, to whom was referred the accounts of Lathrop Academy and Mrs. Lintz, for the tuition and board of Henry Knox, beg leave to report:

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We have had the same under consideration and recommend the Grand 0 to pay both accounts, and that Bro. Melody be authorized to draw the same, and pay it over to the respective parties, and that the said Henry Knox be continued at the same school.

Respectfully submitted. mo. H. TURNER, Chairman.

The Special Committee appointed at the Annual Communication of 1856, on the College, submitted, through Bro. Voorhies, the fo lowing report, which was received and the Committee discharged.

To the M. W. G. 0 of A. F. A. M. of the State of Missouri: The undersigned, of the Committee appointed "to inquire into and state the financial condition of the College, so as to make a faithful und correct exhibit of its finances and property," respectfully submit this as their report.

It was the intention of the Committee, that one or more of its members should examine in person at Lexington and other points all papers, reports and materials, on which their report would be based; and partial arrang6ments were made accordingly. We very much regret that circumstances transpired prevent this examination in person; and we regret it the more, as our information in regard to the matters necessary to be reported.is not at all satisfactory.

All the information we have is derived from an account furnished the Committee by Bro. John Williams, Secretary of the Board of Cura,tors, the Report of the President of the College, which he kindly permitted us to see, and from other reports to this and former communications of the Grand D. For the liabilities of the College, we refer the M. W. G. 0 to the account furnished us by Bro. Williams, above referred to, &nd which we make part of this report. We are satisfied this is a ÂŁUll statement of the liabilities of the College, and may be relied on as such. From this account it will be seen there is a considerable balance against the Collpge, constituting a debt to be met by some means to be provided by the Grand D.

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Among the resources within the control of the Grand 0, and part of the means of the College, is a list of balances, as reported

by Bro. W. P. Boulware of the Endowment Committee, due for interest on scholarships, by individuals, Chapters and CEJ,ainounting to $3,871 64. How much of these balances will ever be paid, the Committee have no means of knOWing, but suppose, by proper and efficient measures, most of this amount can be collected, 'and they know no reason why it ought not all to be collected.

The endowment fund, consisting of scholarships sold, has been reported to the Grand 0 by Bro. Grover at former communications, as amounting to over $52,000. It seems, however, from the most reliable information we have been able to procure, that the scholarships actually sold, and sales closed by certificates, amount only to about the sum of $36,000, leaving the Grand 0 owner of about $14,000 in scholarships, in ordeI to make up the $50,000. But however this may be, the College, by former action of the Grand 0 in assuming the deficiency, l5tands now endowed' with $50,000 in scholarships, on which the College aught to receive the accruing interest from year to year. How much of this is in money in the handa of the Endowment Committee, we are unnble to state. All that is in money, we are informed, is out at 10 per cent. interest. The interest on the路endowment fund, deducting expenses and losses, ought to amount to as much as $3,000 per year.

Tuition for the laBt year amount to the sum of $1,250; and we suppose it may be assumed that this sum is not above a fair average.

The college property consists of the grounds on which its buildings a.re situated, something over six acres; and of its value the Committee can make no reliable estimate. But should the Grand o at any time think proper to dispense with a boarding-house, the boarding-house buildings, and about one acre of ground might be sold, which we think would bring from $4,000to $7,000say $5,000 00 Two lots in City of Lexington 400 00 80 acres land in Clay county, 80 " " Davis" 160 " " Carrol" all estimated 138t year at 2,100 00

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Added to this, we might mention, college apparatus and library; also, balance due on sale of college property in Marion county yet in litigation. This last item we believe is pledged to completing apparatus and library.

The above, so far as we have been able to ascertain, will exhibit the financial condition as well as the property of the College.

The Committee will not undertake to suggest any measures of relief, preferring to leave the whole subject to the superior wisdom of the Grand D. We may be permitted, however, to say that we, in common with all our brethren, feel the force and weight of the high, solemn and sacred obligations resting upon the Grand 0 and the Fraternity to maintain and perpetuate Masonic College.

We believe the indebtedness of the college is not of a character to justify an abandonment of this noble enterprise, and confidently trust that some proper and efficient measures will be devised and adopted that will result in relieving the G. 0 from this debt and leave our college a fair field for successful competition with other colleges of the State.

W. D. WOOD, R. H. VOORHIES. Bro. Whitcomb, from Committee on the College, submitted the following report, which was received and on motion adopted: To the M. W. Grand D of Missouri: The Committee on the College report that, as appears from the report of President Davis, the indebtedness of the College is $6,596 12. As we are not advised of the state of the funds, we submit to the Grand D the devising of ways and means to pay the same and also the necessary expenses of the next year.

We learn that there is in Bro. Carnegy's hands for collection notes to the amOl1nt of about $1,000; also the Grand D owns, on account of the college, 320 acres of land in the counties of Clay, Davis and Carrvll, which, at $5 per acre, would amount to $1,600 00 Two town lots at Lexington, at 500 00 Making - $2,100 00 We recommend the immediate collection of the above-named notes, and also the sale of the real estate, and the adoption of such measures as shall as soon cl.S possible place the college out of debt.

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We refer to the reports of President Davis, of the Board of Curators, the Grand Secretary, and of the Committee of which Bro. Wood is chairman, for the details upon which we found this report.

We have made an estimate of the expenses of the college for the ensuing year : $3,600 00 For Professors 250 00 " Insurance260 00 " Contingent 100 00 " Repairs Resources-Tuition fees Interest on scholarship Interest on bonds Contingent fees Rent of boarding-house

$1,400 2,160 350 436 400

$4,210 00 00 00 00 00 00 - $4,746 00

Leaving an overplUS in favor of the Grand 0 of $536 00 The above calculatIOn is made upon the supposition that the interest on scholarships will all be paid. Since the report of Pres.

Davis was made, the Grand Secretary reports that $1,242 00 has been received on account of interest on scholarship, which will reduce the present debt to $5,356 12. . G. WffiTCOMB, Chairman.

Bro. Pettit presented a resolution, which was received, and on motion made the special order of the day for nine o'clock tomorrow morning.

Bro. Hays announced the death of Bro. Archibald Pa.tter80n~ late President of the Masonic College, and the Most Worshipful Grand Master appointed a. committee consisting of Bros. Flays, Voorhies and Carnegy, to prepare and report resolutions expressive of the sorrow of the Grand 0 on this melancholy event.

Bro. Repsher offered the following, which was, on motion, adopted: Resolved, That the Curators of the Masonic College be, and are hereby empowered to settle all accounts of current expenses of Masonic College, at the end of each session, and report to the G. o at its annual communication.

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Bro. Potter offered the following,which was on motion adopted; Resolved, That the Committee on Chartered C€J be authorized to so alter or amend the By-Laws of the Chartered C€J tha~ have been submitted to them so as to make the same conform strictly to the By-Laws of the Grand 0, and return them so amended to the representatives of the respective CEb, directing them to see that their C€J adopt the same.

Resolved, That all the subordinate C€:J within this jurisdiction be required to send a copy of their By-Laws so altered to -the G. Secretary, with their n~xt annual returns, on or before the first Monday in May next.

O. F. POTTER. The hour having attiyed for the election of officers, the Grand D proceeded to discharge that duty ,which resuhed as follows: M. W. Sam'l H. Saunders, Grand Master.

Rt. W. P. Draper, Deputy Grand Master.

Rt. W. Marcus Boyd, Grand Senior Warden.

Rt. W. John F. Houston, Grand Junior Warden.

Rt. W. John D. Daggett, Grand Treasurer.

Rt. W. A. O'Sullivan, Grand Secretary.

The Grand 0 of Missouri was called from labor until half-past two o'clock this afternoon.

HALF-PAST Two O'CLOCK, P. M. The Grand 0 of Missouri was called to labor by the M. W. Grand Master.

Grand Offl,cers at their several sta.tions.

Bro. Whitcomb, chairman on Foreign Correspondence, presented bis report, a.nd, on motion, the consideration of the same was dispensed with until 3 o'clock to-morrow.

Bro. Ha.ys, from a Special Committee on the death of Bro. Patterson, submitted the following, which was on motion adopted l

To M' W. G. Lodge of the State of Missouri: Your Committee, appointed by the M. W. G. M., on the announcement, this morning, to this body of the sudden demise of

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Bro. A. Patterson, late Professor of Ma.thematics in Masonic College, to draft resolutions expressive of the sense of the Grand 0 on this mournful event, fraternally submit: Whereas, the Great Master and Architect of the universe, in his all-wise providence, has willed that our lamented brother should be called from the labors of his earthly t.ll.bernade to reo freshment in the Celestial Lodge; Resolved, That the Grand 0 of the State of Missouri) has received this announcement with the profoundest gl',ief.

Resolved, That, in view of our deceased brother's connection with, and eminent services in behalf of Masonic College, in its inception and early history; of his great zeal and ability in the promotion of the highest interests of the Craft, of his high integrity as a man and great moral worth; that A. F. M. has lost one of its most faithful supporters and able adherents.

Resolved, That the Gr. 0 has, lost, in the person of Bro. A. Patterson, one of its ablest and honored members; but knowing our loss to be his gain, we submit to this bereavement with humble resignation, chet'ishing his virtues as arich legacy) worthy our example.

Resolved, That the members of this Grand 0 unfeignedly sympathize with the relations and friends of our deceased brother in this their great bereavement, in the loss of one who so beautifully adorned the family, 80cial a.nd fraternal circles, alld ever exemplified, in all relations, the brightest virtues.

Resolved, That the Grand Secretary be instructed to leaye a blank page, following these resolutions) in the printed proceedings of the Grand D. Resolved, That the Grand Secretary be instructed to transmit a copy of these resolutions to the family of our deceased brother.

Resolved, That, lIB a further mark of respect to the memory of our deceased brothel', the Grand 0 be clothed in mourning for the period of thirty dayR.

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The Committee on Grievance, in the case of G. W. Mitchell, expelled by Greene 0 , submitted the following, which was, on motion, adopted.

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The Committee of Grievance, to which was referred the appeal of Geo. W. Mitchell against the action of Greene 0 , expelling and from the privileges of masonry, beg leave him from said to report: That they have ha.d the same under consideration, and find great informality in the proceedings, and that no true copy of the charges and specifications was ever served on said Mitchell prior to the day of his expulsion, contrary to Art. XVII. Rule 3 of the By-Laws of the Grand D.

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They therefore report the following resolution: Resolved, That the proceedings of Green 0, No. 101, on the case of Bro. G. W. Mitchell, be reversed, and that the cause be for further proceedings. remanded to the All which is respectfully submitted.

JOHN DECKER, WM. T. DAVIS, BARTLET SEARCY, J. W. CRANE. They also presentei the following report, in the case of Parker Y8. Middletown 0, No. 50, which was adopted.

The undersigned, Committee on Grievance, to whom was referred the charge made by Bro. Cressip Parker, against :Middletown 0 , No. 50, beg leave to report:

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That they have considered the charges, and find, from the evidence before them, that Middletown 0 , No. 50, has been guilty of a direct, willful and open breach of the edict passed by the l\f.

W. Gr:tnd 0, at its last annual communication, found on pages 66 and 67 of the printed proceedings, wherein they lay down the rights of members of C2:::J. whose charters have been arrested or surrendered, as follows: "We do hold that, when a charter is arrested or surrendered to the G. Master, if he returns it to the 0 , he has no power to restrict its rights ; that when it is received by . the Master, . that the is placed in the same position as it was

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when it was surrendered or arrested; and when the Grand Master returned the charter to Middletown D, No. 50, every member of that D, that was in good standing at the surrendering of the chartel', was entitled to full membership." The committee find that, notwithstanding the above mentioned resolution, said D has failed and neglected to restore Bro. Cressip Parker to his privileges of membership of said D, and they therefore report the following resolution: Resolved, That Middletown D , No. 50, be req11ired to obey the edicts of this Grand D in the matter of Bro. Parker, by at once restoring him to all the privileges of membership in said D, or that their charter be immediately arrested.

All which is respectfully submitted.

JOHN DECKER, J. W. CRANE, BARTLET SEARCY, W. S. DAVIS. May 27, 1857.

To the Most Worshipful Grand 0 of Missouri: The Committee on Grievance, to which was referred the appeal of Bro. George W. Crow, from Oregon D, No. 139, beg leave to report, that they have had the same under consideration, and find that the decision of the D is, as they believ~~ the correct decision of the case. 'fhey therefore report the following resolution: Resolved, That the appeal of George W. Crow be dismissed.

All which is respectfully submitted.

JOHN DECKER, BARTLET SEARCY, J. W. CRAi~E. Bro. John D. Daggett offered the following preamble and resolution, which was, on motion, adopted. lVlureas, uniformity in work and lectures is essential to the best interests of Freemasonry, and therefore greatly to be desired as a means of perpetuating the ritual of our Order to the latest posterity: .

And whereas, our R. W. Bro. G. H. C. Melody, P. D. G. Master of this jurisdiction, h~8, at great expense, both of time

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and means, put forth a. series of symbolic charts, forcibly illustrating the emblems of the fil'st three degrees, well calculated to facilitate the desired object. Therefore, Resolved, That the noble enterprise of our Brother is fraternally presented to the constituent I:f!J of this jurisdiction, as well calculated to promote an uniformity in WOl'k and lectures, so much to be desired by us all; and they are hereby recommended to avail themselves of the aid thus afforded by the laudable enterprise of our Brother, in connection with the facilities afforded by this Grand o.

Bro. B. F. Wallace submitted the following, which was 011 motion adopted.

Resolved, by the Grand 0 if .J.lfissouri, That, in consideration of the misfortunes and losses sustained by Independence 0 , No. 76, of Free and accepted Masons, by having the furniture of their o burned, on the night of the 7th March last, that this Grand 0 remit the dues owing by said 0 for the past masonic year, which amount is $22 00.

Bro. Jolin D. Daggett, from special committee ou settlement of Bro. Ashby, presented the following, which was, on motion, adopted.

To the G. 0 of the State of Missouri: Your Committee, to whom Wag ref~rred a settlemeut, stated to have been made by a Committee of this Grand 0 , with Bro. Ashby, as College agent, reported at Communication of May, 1854, re$pectfully report: Tha.t they have examined the proceedings of the G. 0, and the scveral reports of Bro. Ashby and others, re¡ lating to the subject; thay have also heard the statements of Bros. Ashby and Foster, onc of the Committee who reported the statement in question; they have also heard the statements of Bros. Henderson and Dickey, referred to by Bros. Ashby and Foster.

Your Committee Ca.D dii:lcover no good rea.son that would have justified the Committee making the settlement, in making it otherwise than as stated, they being governed by the resolutions of the G. 0 fixing the compensation of the agent.

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The i.tems of extra compensation, claimed by Bro. Ashby and rejected by the Committee, viz.: for attending three sessions of the G. 0, to make his reports, as required, $100; and for transcribing and arrar.ging the subscription lists placed in his hands, $75, your Committee think might with propriety, and perhaps justice, be allowed Bro. Ashhy, and they recommend such allowance.

JOHN D. DAGGETT, P. DRAPER. D. H. ARMSTRONG. Bro. Foster offered the f.ollowing, which was, on motion, adopted.

Resolt-ed, That the remaining balance standing against Bro. Ashby, be allowed him, as additi-onal compensation for sen'ices rendered.

Propose1 amendment to By-Laws read a third time and ordered to be printed.

Bro. Draper, from Committee all CE:J U. D., submitted the follOWIng, on memorial of Bro. James Barry, which was received, and, on motion, adopted.

To the 1\1. W. G. 0 of the State of Missouri: The Committee on C€:::J U. D., to whom was referred the memorial of Bro. James Barry, submit the following report: Your Committee have to say, in relation to the matter of the By-Law, as presented in the memorial, that the subject Ot the propriety of the same passed under their consideration in the examination of the By-Laws of the Pride of the West 0 U. D., before the reference of this memorial to them, and in our report upon LEJ U. D., it will be seen that we have recommended the striking out of the olJjectionahle law.

The representation of Bro. Barry, that the W. M. of Pride of the West 0 " is wholly incompetent to perform the duties of his office, as W. M., and, as such, unfit to govern a 0," is of grave import, and may carry with it reflections that touch the dignity of this Grand Body, and the standing of Subordinate.C€:::J of high character, as efficient in A. C. M. It will be seen, from a peti.

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tion on file with the G. Secretary, that Bro. Barry was among the petitioners to D. D. G. M. Luke, asking for a dispensation for Pride of the West 0, and recommending the present Master for that office. The application went to the D. D. G. Master with the recommendation of Missourj 0, No.1, and St. Louis 0, No. 20. Bro. Luke granted the application, and the Pridc of the West 0 was opened and set to wOl'k by him in person. These are matters of record. It is the opinion of your Committee that the G. ought not so far to ignore the action of one of its officers of known faithfulness and ability, or disregard the :l.ction of two C£:I whose knowledge of Masonic work and usage are not questioned, as to entertain the declaration or representation of a single brother unsupported, when he might, by concert of action with other members of his 0, present a concurrent complaint. The brother's opinion stands counter to accumulative evidence, which this G. 0 must respect.

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In relation to that pal·t of the memorial in which Bro. Barry .. asks that the G. 0 allow him a demit," your Committee submit that the G. 0 , in this form of application, has no power to grant the brother'8 prayer. While the G. 0 has power to " enact and enforce all laws and regulations for the government of the fraternity," there are prerogatives belonging to the Subordinate CEl, which it would be usurpation on the part of the G. to assume.

It may prescribe the rules and regulations under which a Subordinate 0 may grant demissions, but cannot arrest from it the right to first receive and decide upon an application of any of its members; from which decision there may be an appeal to the G. D--the only mode in which such matters can be submitted for its deliberation.

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It does not appear from the brother's memorial that he hus evel' applied for a demit from his D. We therefore recommend that he have leave to withdraw the memorial.

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The Committee on Grievance, in the case of Bro. Voerster, suspended by Erwin 0 , submitted the following report, which, after being amended, was adopted.

The Committee of Grievance, to which was referred the appeal of J. D. Voerster, from Erwin 0, No. 121, beg lea~'e to report, that they have had the same under consideration, and find the following facts: That said Voerster was tried by said 0 in October, 1854, on a charge of unmasonic conduct, and found guilty, and sentenced to indefinite suspension; that he failed to take an appeal in the time prescribed by the By-Laws of the Grand 0; that subsequently finding they had mistaken the law, and that indefinite suspension was illegal, they again called together the 0 , and, without notice to the defendant, changed the time of suspension to twenty years. The Committee believe, from the fact that no appeal was taken in the time prescribed by law, that they have no jurisdiction in the matter, and they report the following resolution: Resolved, That the clIse he remanded to Erwin 0 for further proceedings.

All which is respedfully rmbmitted.

JOHN DECKER, BARTLET SEARCY, WM. T. DAVIS. The M. W. Grand 0 of Missouri was ca.lled from labor until 9 o'clock to-morrow morning.

9 o'clock. of Missouri was called to la.bor by the M. W. G. FRIDAY MORNING,

The G. CJ Master.

G. Officers at their several stations.

Minutes of yesterday's proceedings were read and approved.

R. W. W. A. Cunningham, D. G. Master, entered and took his appropriate station.

The hour of 9 o'clock having arrived, Bro. Pettit's resolution, offered on yeaterday, was taken up and withdrawn.

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Bro. Voorhies offered a resolution, when the following substitute was offered by Bro. Whittlesey.

Resolved, That the Board of Curators be directed to receive proposals for the disposal of the College grounus, buildings and furniture, to such Association or College as will purcha"e the same, carryon the College, and redeem all the paid up scholarships, and that said proposals be reported to the next Grand 0.

Resolved, That no scholarships be offered for sale during the present year.

The hour for the installaoion of Officers having arrived.

M. W. Hon. J. F. Ryland, P. G. Master, proceeded to install the G. Officers, as follows: M. W. Saml. H. Saunders, Otterville, G. M. R. W. P. Draper, Louisiana, D. G. M. " Marcus Boyd, Springfield, G. S. W. " John F. Houston, Carroll county, G. J. W. " John D. Daggett, St. Louis, G. T. " A. O'Sullivan, St. Louis, G. S. " J. E. Drake, Carroll county, G. S. D. " John Decker, St. Louis, G. J. D. " A. Stille, St. Louis, G. T. After a few well-chosen and appropriate remarks from M. W. Past Grand Master Ryland, the Grand Master was duly Saluted. 'fhe G. 0 of Missouri was called from labor until half-past two o'clock this afternoon.

HALF-PAST Two O'CLOCK, P. M. The G. 0 of Missouri Was called to labor by M. W. Saml. H. Saunders, G. M. G. Officers at their several stations.

Bro. P. Draper, from Committee on CEJ U. D. presented his.:, report, which was, on motion, laid on the table until 10 o'clock to-morrow.

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The discussion on Bro. Whittlesey's substitute was resumed.

The Grand 0 of Missouri was called from labor until 8 o'clock this evening.

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G. Officers at their several stations.

The discussion of Bro. Whittlesey's substitute being under consideration, Bro. Sta.ples moved to lay the whole subject on the table, and a. vote of LEJ being called for the same, was 10'5t-27 LEJ voting nay to 13 ayes. The discussion was then resumed, and a vote being taken, Bro. Whittlesey's substitute was adopted, 23 C€J voting in the affirmative; 18 voting negative.

Bro. Voorhies offered the following, which was, on motion, adopted.

Resolved, By this G. 0, tliat Bro. E. H. Greenleaf be authorized to enter satisfaction on the mortgage given by Bro. D. M. Repsher, to secure the payment of his scholarship of Masonic College. Bro. Repsher having, by the action of the G. 0 , been permitted to surrender his scholarship.

Bro. J. F. Houston, from Committee on Chartered LEJ, submitted the following report, which was, on motioti, adopted.

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of Missouri: To the M. W. G. The Committee on Chartered C£J have examined the reports referred to them, and beg leave respectfully to report that there are returns from one hundred and ten Subordinate Cf!J. Of these we find the following have overpaid their G. 0 dues, towit: Montezuma, No. 10~, $1350 91, 50 Madison, 62, 50 Maysville, 86, 50 Mitchell, 1659 12, Tyro,

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Which said amounts your Committee recommend be either refunded to said CÂŁJ or entered as a credit on their dues for the succeeding year.

There are one hundred and two of the above-named number which have paid up their dues to the Grand 0, and are clear from any charges upon the G. Secretary's tooks.'"

The following CEJ have sent up theil' returns, and have paid a portion oE the G. 0 dues for the past yea.., to-wit: $22 00 Independence, No. 76 Ba!. due G. 0 , " " 33 00 Mount Vernon, 99 " " 21 00 Marcus, 110 Oregon, 139 " " 35 50 You.. Committee regret the lleces8ity whir.h compels them to report the following LEJ as having failed to send their annual returns, or their G. 0 dues: Gro"er, No.7; Clarksville, No. 17; New London, No. 21-from the year 1854; Ralls, No. 31; Graham"No. 38; 1\tIa.rtha Washington, No. 46; Fayette, No. 47; Haynesville, No. 49; Osceola, No. 61 ; Landmark, No. 64 ; Lebo, No. 68; Savannah, No. 71; Neosho, No. 81; Jackson, No. 82; Friendship, No. 89; Prail'ie, No. 90; St. Mark's, No. 93; Boone, No. 94-from the year 1853; Acacia, No. 95; St. Andrew's, No. 96; Bloomington, No. 102; Plattsburg, No. 113; Compass, No. 120; Dover, No. 122; Gentl'yville, No. 125 ; Kirksville, No. 128-from the year 1855; Sarcoxie, No. 134 ; Ridgley, No. 135; WalTenton, No. 137-rrom the year 1855; Yancy, No. 148-from the year 1855; Concord, No. 154; .Cornwall, No. 158: five of the above named LEJ having failed to send up their annual dues for two or three years, thereby manifestly evincing their uttcr disregard of the 11th Sec. of Art. IV. of the By-Laws of the G. D. Your Committee would recommend that the G. Secretary be directed to notify said delinquent LEJ, that all arrearages due by them must be paid within three months after thc first day of June next, and that in the event of a failure, on thc part of said CEb, to pay the. G. Secretary all dues that have accrued against them within the time specified above, that he â&#x20AC;˘ Except for B. CIS.

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be directed to notify said CEtJ to return to him their respective Charters, and cease their labors.

Your Committee would further report that but comparatively few of the Subordinate C£J llave sent up, with their annual returns, a copy of their By-Laws; and in a large number of instances, those that have been presented are more or less objectionable.

And we herewith present thc By-Laws of thc Subordinate CEb which we have had under consideration, with such alterations and amelldments as your Committee decmed necessary, and recommend that they be returned to the respective C£J, directing to amend them in such a manner as to conform strictly to the ByLaws of the Grand 0, and that every Subordinate 0 within this jurisdiction be requested to send a copy of their By-Laws, with their next annual returns, altered in every particular so as to conform to the By-Laws of this G. 0; and that a Special Committee be appointed to examine the RRme and report to the next annual Communication all C£J that shall have failed to comply with this regulation.

All of which is respectfully submitted, JOHN F. HOUSTON, Chairman.

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was Bro. Luke's pro~osed amendment to By-Laws of G. read a third time and ordered to be printed.

The G. Secretary submitted the following: That the M. W. G. of Missouri be respectfully and fraternally requested to dedicate the New Masonic Hall, at the City of Boonville, on the 2d day of September next.

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Adopted.

Bro. Daggett offered the following, lI-hich was, on motion, a<1opted-: Resolved, That the loan of $300, heretofore made to Occidental 0, No. 163, be extended for twelve months from date.

Thfl G. of Missouri w~ called from labor until 8 o'clock tQ·morrow morning.

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SATURDAY MORNING, 8 o'clock.

The Grand 0 of Missouri was called to labor by the Most Worshipful Grand Master.

Grand Officers at their several stations.

The minutes of ;yesterday's proceedings were read and approved.

The Grand Secretary presented his annual report, which was read and ordered to be printed.

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OFFICE OF THE GR. 0 OF MISSOURI, St. Louis, May 25th, 1857.

To the Most Worshipful Grand 0 , A. F. A. Masons, of the State of Missouri: BRETHREN:

In accordance with the requirements of the By-Laws (,£ the Grand 0, I now proceed to lay before JOu a report of my acts as Grand Secretary for the past year.

Dispensations for the formation of new C£J haye been issued from my office as follows: June 7th, 1856. To Sam'l R. Bay and others, to open a new o in the town of Mirabile, Caldwell Co., to be called Mirabile D. By order of Rt. W. J. F. Houston, D. D. Gr. Master, 4th Masonic District.

June 7th, 1856. To Ralph G. Piper anu others, to open a new o in the town of PapinvilIe, Bates Co., to be called Papinville o. By order of M. W. .Benj. Sharp, Gr. Master.

August 21st, 1856. To W. W. Good and others, to open a new 0 at 'Yolf Island, Mississippi Co., to be called Wolf Island D. By order of Rt. W. Geo. Pettit, D. D. Gr. Master, 21st Masonic District.

Sept. 4th, 1856. To Thomas L. Stansbury and others, to open a new 0 in the town of Hartford, Putnam Co., to be called Hartford D. By oruer of Rt. W. H. M. Gorin, D. D. Gr. Mastel', 7th Masonic District.

Sept. '-, 1856. To John Ross and others, to open l\. new 0 at Oliver's Prairie, to be called Newton D. By order of Rt. W. 'rhos. Johnson, D. D. Gr. Master, 17th Masonic District.

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Dec. 22d, 1856. Mailed Duplicate to John H. Ross, the first being reported as lost.

Oct. 10th, 1856. To W. R. Bennington and others, to open a new 0 in the town of Fairmount, Clark Co., to be called Fairmount o. By order of Rt. W. H. M. Gorin, D. D. Gr. Master, 7th Masonic District.

Nov. 1st, 1856. To James B. Prather and others, to open a new 0 in the town of Mar.yville, Nodaway Co., to be called Maryville o. By order of Rt. W. James Foster, D. D. Gr. Master, 1st Masonic District.

Dec. 23d, 185G. '1'0 David Pate and others, to open a new 0 in the town of New Santa Fe, Jackson Co., to be called Shawnee o. By order of Rt. W. Cyrus Osborn, D. D. Gr. Master, 13th Masonic District.

- - - 1857. To Wm. Burden and others, to open a new o in the City of St. Louis, corner of Franklin Avenue and 11th, to be called Pride of the West D. By order of Rt. W. John W. Luke, D. D. Gr. Master, 24th Masonic District.

March 7th, 1857. To D. F. :YIartin and others, to open a new o in the town of Tuscumbia, Miller Co., to be called Tuscumbia D. By order of L. E. Williamson, Rt. W. D. D. Gr. Master, 19th Masonic District.

April 2d, 18G7. To 'Nilli:l.IIl J. Watkins and others, to open a new 0 in the town of Point J>leasant, New Madrid Co., to he called Point Pleasant D. By order or Rt. W. Geo. Pettit, D. D. Gr. ~iaster, 21st Masonic District. :Miami 0 , No. 106, Miami, Saline Co., having made no returns for three years, surrendered its Charter to the Rt. W. Henry S. Mills, D. D. Gr. Master, 15th Masonic District, and on the application of the Constitutional numher of Masons, on Feb. 10th 1857, a dispensation was issued to J. F. Rudd and others, to open a new 0 in the town of Miami, Saline County, to be called Harmony o. By order of Rt. W. Henry 8. Mills, D. D. Gr. Master, 15th Masonic District.

I regret to state that II majority of the CftJ have failed to send in their reports at the time prescribed by the laws of the Grand o.

Respectfully submitted.

A. O'SULLIVAN, Gr. Sec'y.

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Bro. Turner offered the following, which was, on motion, adopted.

Resolved, That the Grand Master, when he delivers his annual address to the Grancl. 0 , return all the reports made to him by the District Deputy Grand Masters, and that they be printed with the proceedings of the Grand D. The report of Committee on Foreign Correspondence was taken up and, on motion, the same was received and ordered to be printed with the proceedings of the Grand D. Bro. Pettit offered the following, which, after being amended, was adopted.

Resolved, That the Grand 0 pay for the printing of the report of the Committee on Foreign Correspondence, now before the Grand D. Bro. Draper offered the following, which was adopted.

Resolved, That in all application for Dispensations, the distance of the proposed 0 from the nearest 0 must be stated, and reported to this Grand D. Bro. Daggett offered the following, which, after being amended, was adopted.

Resolved, That the Grand Secretary be directed to address the several Subordinate CEJ under this jurisdiction a circular, Betting forth all the facts and requirements of the resolutions, in relation to the College, for the disposal of the entire College and Boarding-House property at Lexington; that th.ey consider well the same and take definite action in theil- "respective CE::J, and that they report the result of their action upon the proposition, duly certified, to the Grand Secretary, at or before the next Grand Annual Communication, in May, 1858.

Bro. Whittlesey, from Committee on Ways and Means, submitted the following report, which, being amended, was adopted as follows: To the Most' Worsbipful Grand 0 of Missomi: The Committee of Ways and Means report that, by the report made at the last Annual Communication, there was in hands of Treasurer,

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May 31st, 1856, cash in Treasury June 17th," "received.....$169 05 May 2d, 1851," " since.. 5,659 65 " " " " 98 50

$6,037 79

5,921 20 $11,964 99

June 17th, 1851, cash paid ,," Feb. 25th," " 29th," ""

$4,3G3 06 2,504 06 100 00

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" " " Balance cash on hand $4,997 87 " " Loan to OccidentaL 300 00 " To meet the expenses of Grand 0 , the Committee recommend the appropriation of the sum of $1,500 00, and for the College they recommend the appropriation of 'the sum of $3,500 00, which will consume all the funds in the treasury-leaving nothing for charity to the widow and the orphan.

The liabilities of the College are $6,596 12 Needed for estimated expenses .4,210 00 Add for under estimate 500 00 $11,306 12 RESOURCES.

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Leaving a debt To meet which, the Grand 0 has lands in Carroll, and Davis counjl's $1 ,800 00 Claim against Hassinger, unknown before, in the hands of Bro. Carnegy 1,000 00 Claim against Bro. Foster 1,758 71

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The Committee call the attention of the Grand 0 to the bad manner of keeping the aecounts of the Curators and Fund Commissioners) 80 that no one, not familiar with the persons to whom money was owing, can tell the nature oithe expenses nor the purpose thereof. The Committee appointed to devise a plan for keeping the accounts have done nothing. The Committee) therefore, recommend the passage or the resolutions herewith submitted.

1. Resolved, That the Secretary of the Board of Curators be directed to keep his accounts by double entry) so as to show the Sources of all receipts) and the causes of all expenses) under the following heads: College Real Estate, Salaries) Endowruent Fund, (distinguishing C2J and Charters from Individual Scholarships,) Beneficiaries) Cash) Contingencies) &c., &c.

2. Resolved) That the Grand Secretary, and the Secretary of the Endowment. Fund, also) report quarterly, to the Board ()t Curators) the amount received hy them for the benefit of the College) distinguishing the principle from the interest of Scholarships.

3. Resolved) That the Secretary of the BOlU'd of Curator" be directed to report) as far as possible) the cost of the College property) with the source from whence funds are derived) as Grand D) Old College) Private Subscription, CÂŁh) &c.

We would recommend that the lands now unsold be disposed of in payment of the debts due, and submit the following: Resolved) That the Board of Curators sell the lands in Olay, Carroll and Davis counties, or elsewhere, as soon as a reasonable price can be obtained; and Rfsolved,further, That they be directed to enforce the payment of all debts now due, as speedily as possible.

The labors of the Grand Secretary are too poorly paid, and we would recommend that.his salary be raised to the sum of $750 00.

We would also reiterate the directions, made last year, that this Grand 0 holds itself accountable only for the official acts of its own officers and the Board of Curators, under the rule prescribed by the Grand O. We would also recommend that the Board of Curators be directed to rent the Boarding-House, if it can be done advantageously.

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We would, also, advise that all the accounts of the College and beneficiaries be paid by the Board of Curators only, and that this do not interfere therewith.

Grand All of which is respectfully submitted.

CRAS. C. WHITTLESEY, Chairman.

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Bro. Henderson, from Committee on Accounts, submitted the lowing report, which, as amended, waS adopted 3S follows: The Committee on Accounts beg lea.ve to report that they have examined the R. W. G. Treasurer's account since the last Grand Communication, and find that the balance of cash now in his hands, a.nd availa.ble, is $4,997 87 To cash loaned to Occidental 0, 300 00 Total amount in hands of G. Treasurer, $5,297 87 We have also examined the R. W. G. Secretary's account forposta.ge, stationery, &c., and find, aspervouchers, $81 12 he has paid 48 40 That he has received from G. Treasurer,

$32 72 Balance due G. Secretary, Also the account of Bro. J. S. Currie, for boarding, lodging o.nd washing for the Beneficiaries of this G. 0, in Masonic College, and find due him the sum of - $434 03 Also account of Bro. M. G. Leblick, for clothing said beneficiaries, and find due him the sum of • $82 00 All of which your Committee recommend to be paid.

Your Committee a·re ha.ppy to state to this G. 0 tha.t they have been informed by our R. W. G. 'l'reasurer tha.t the debt reported l),t our last G. Communication, due from our venerable and worthy P. G. Treasurer, Bro. Jos. ;Foster, for $1,758 71, has been amply secured, with interest, by deed of trust on property in the city of St. Louis.

All of which is respectfully and fraternally submitted, R. M. HENDERSON, S. H. SAUNDERS.

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The Report of Committee on C€:J U. D. was taken up, and the same, being read, was, on motion, adopted.

To the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Missouri: Your Committee on the work of C€:J U. D. fraternally report, that they have examined the transcripts of proceedings and ByLaws referred to them, and append such remarks in reference to the same as they deem necessary.

BOLLINGER LODGE.

The tra.nscript of the work of this 0, at its communication, June 14th, 1856, represents the 0 as balloting for and passing a candidate, when only six members were present; and on the 24th June, the same candidate was balloted for and raised, when only six members were present. 1£ the record correctly represents the action of. the 0, they have clearly violated the By-Laws of this Grand 0, and particularly the last clause of 19th section of 4th article; if So clerical error of the Secretary, the W. M. has not exercised due C\l,re in correcting the record. Their work is alBo defective, in not showing that candidates were examined in open o. In all other respects their work appears to be correct. Their By-La.ws have not been before the committee, havingbeen sent at the last annual communication. From the general correctness of the proceedings in all other respects, we are bound to infer that the errors cited are merely clerical, and therefore recommend that a c~arter be granted by the name and style of Union 0, No. such being their request.

BOURBONTON LODGE.

The transcript from this 0 exhibits many errors similar to those named in reference to Bollinger 0, which may be accounted for in the same way, as "opening in the first degree and proceeding to business, receiving three petitions and closing in the third degree.

We observe one other feature of a more Rerions character. On the unfavorable report of a committee on the petition ()f a candidate, the petition was withdrawn. This,question has been too frequently discussed to require repetition. Your committee deem the practice of withdrawing petitions under any circumstances as of at least

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doubtful propriety; but certainly they should not be withdrawn after an unfavorable report.

Among the By-Laws of this Lodge we find a provision for fining members for certain offences, in the second. sectio~. This your committee recommend to be stricken out, as it is idle to attempt to inflict pecuniary penalties, of which we have no power to enforce the collection. The 2d section of the 6th article of their By-Laws re-enact the 15th section of 17th article of the By-Laws of this Grand O. We recommend that this also be stricken out.

The Grand a has made all necessary rules for the government of trials and appeals, and all enactments on the subject by Subordinate Lodges are, in the judgment of your committee, improper.

Tile dispensation has not been returned, by oversight of the Secretary. On return of the dispensation, we recommend a charter to Sturgeon 0, No. ,to which name they propose to change it.

HARMONY LODGE.

This 0 has furnished only a simple return, such as is required of chartered CE:J.We have therefore no means of forming ajudgment of the character of their work. Their By-Laws provide that, in case of non-payment of dues by any member for a certain period, the member shall "remain suspended ;" clearly contemplating that no action of the 0 shall be necessary to suspend a member. That no member can be suspended or expelled, or otherwise deprived of his rights, without due trial on charges preferred, is too well settled to be now discussed. We, therefore, recommend the striking out of this provision of the By-Laws of Harmony a, and the dispensation be continued in force.

NEWTON LODGE.

The transcript of proceedings of this 0 is in all respects correct, but the amount due the Grand a has not been paid. The ByLaws provide for trials and appeals, and also for indefinite suspension, all of which we recommend to be stricken out, 88 the G. o has made all necessary provisions on the subject. We recommend a charter, on their paying the amount due.

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The Transcript of this 0 is, in all respects, good. To the ByLaws the same remarks, in reference to appeals and trials, as those in reference to Newton 0 apply. And we make the same recommendation, that all such provisions be stricken out, and that a charter be granted.

SHAWNEE LODGE

Has presented a good Code of By-Laws, but no transcript of their record. We recommend that the dispensation be continued, in accordance with their request, and that they report their proceeding at our next Communication.

MARYVILLE LODGE

Exhibits lL fair code of By-Laws and transcript of work, with very slight exceptions, scarcly worth special notice. We therefore recommend the granting a charter.

POINT PLEASANT LODGE, U. D.,

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.In the county New Madrid, dispensation bearing date April 2d, 1857, was duly organized' and opened by M. W. Richard H. Hatcher, specially appointed by Rt. W. D. D. Gr. Master George Pettit, for that purpose, on the 2d day of May, A. D. Him; and again, on the 9th day of the same month, the 0 was opened in due form by same officer.

The By-Laws of New Madrid D,No. 108 were adopted for the prcsent; and so far as their proceedings have gone, they are strictly in conformity with the laws and usages of Masonry; and from the reputation of a number of the brethren of that 0 , your Committee would respectfully recommend a charter to be granted, though it may appear that they have not done sufficiency of business to prove their efficiency, 80S Masters capable of governing a D. Your Committee would further state, that those brethren, before petitioning for dispensation, had provided themselves with a good hall; which prevented them from applying sooner for dispensation, as they preferred being provided for working before they peti-

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tioned for privilege to do so. Under these cll'cumstances, we recommend a charter to be granted.

PAPINVILLE LODGE.

In the case of Papinville 0, U. D., your Committee would respectfully report, that they have examined the By-Laws and proceedings of this 0 , and, while we find in their By-La.ws little to condemn, iJ.l their work we find much to disapprove of, especially as regards the hasty manner in which they have advanced their candidates from one degree to another, and notwithstanding the only requisite to entitle a candidate to advancement, if otherwise worthy, is his proficiency in the preceding degrees. We cannot approve of this hasty mode of proceeding, and in this particular case, their proceeding does evince a very strong desire for the advancement of candidates, so much so, that your Committee cannot recommend a charter, but would earnestly recommend them to the care and consideration of their D. D. G. M., until the next meeting of this Grand q.

WINCH~STER LODGE.

Winchester 0, U. D., has sent up no tra.nscript of their proceedings, other than a statement of the number of degrees conferred, and of rejected candidates; therefore, your Committee cannot recommend a Charter until an examination of their proceedings can be had, and would respectfully recommend a continuance under dispensation, requiring a full transcript of their proceedings to be sent up to the Grand at its next annullol Communication, and we commend them to the special care of the D. D. G. M. The proceedings of

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appear very regular, and worthy of being approved of. Their By-Laws in several particulars are objectionable.

In Article 1st, Section 2, strike out: As the usages in masonry amply provide for dress in CEJ. . Article 3d, Sec. 1st and 2d, strike out: As the duties of Master and Wardens are sufficiently provided for in the By-Laws of the Grand 0 .

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Article 6th, strike out; Ai! everything contained therein is provided for in the By-Laws of the Grand O. Article 7th, See. 3d, strike out: All in relation to trials and appeals, as being well provided for in the By-Laws of the Grand D. Article 12th: On proceedings and debate uselells, being sufficiently provided for in the By-Laws of the Grand D. With these amendments to their By-Laws, your Committee recommend a charter to be granted to Wolf Island 0, U. D. The proceedings of TUSCUMBIA LODGE, U. D.,

have been carefully examined, and found very correct. Little or no objections can be made to their proceedings.

Their By-Laws have also been in like manner examined, and we find some things superfluous and others objectionable.

In Article 2d, Sec. 6th, strike out the words below the degree of Master Mason.

The whole of preamble useless, as the whole matter is fully provided for in the old charges and regulations.

Articles 3, 4 and:> are sufficiently provided for in the By-Laws of the Grand D, except perhaps the 7th and 8th Sections of Article 3d, which provides for the signing orders, &c., and of a.ppointing Officers below W. M., S. W. and J. W. Article 12, Sec. 7, strike out the words "Referred," and insert "Received," so 8S to read, ~'No petition shall be withdra.wn after it has been received by tlle Lodge."

Artiele 13th, on deportment in 0, superfluous, and should be stricken out, as the duty of every Master of a Lodge is to see that such deportment and behavior is had in his D. With these remarks, your Committee recommend a charter to be granted to Tuscumbia Lodge, U. D. HARTFORD LODGE

presents a fair record of work, and also a code of By-Laws in most respects in accordance with those of the Grand o. They, however, provide for exempting certain persons, when admitted,

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from the payment of fees for degrees. We recommend striking out this provision, not only in the By-Laws of this 0, but of all others, as the 32d section of Article 4th of the By-Laws of the Grand 0 expressly prohibits conferring the three degrees for less than fifteen dollars. We also recommend that a charter be granted them.

MIRABILB LODGE AND ELDORADO LODGE

both present true and good work, and By-Laws that in all respects comply with the By-Laws of this Grand 0, and we recommend charters to be granted to them.

BENEVOLENCE LODGE.

The same remarks will apply as to the last two C€J. the same recommendation.

We make

PRIDE OF TltE WEST.

This t:l presents a transcript which is, in aU respects, an admirable Masonic record, so far as relates to the mude of work; but your Committee find that at the first regular Communication after the 0 was instituted, in January last, there were received seven petitions for initiation and three for membership, thus indicating an inordinate desire to increase their number, which your Committee deem highly reprehensible. It is scarcely possible that so great a number of petitions could have been presented to So young a 0, without the exercise, on the part of its members, of some kind of solicitation, either direct or indirect, which cannot be too much censured. True, this is mere inference from the face of the record, but all conclusions are inferences from facts.Such hot haste to increase the number of members precludes the possibility of selecting the material for our glorious edifice with that deliberation alid care, so necessary to the best interests of Masonry. These remarks will apply with nearly equal force to the work of other C€J. In the By-Laws of this 0 we find a provision for filling vacancies by a new election, and also for declaring offices vacant, in case of absence from the 0 for three successive meetings. We recommend that both these provisions be stricken out.

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When an officer is insta.lled, it is for the term of one year, and until his successor is elected and installed; and your Committee regard this universal custom and usage as paramount to all other provisions on the subject. Under aU the circumstances, we recommend a continuance of the dispensation in force, and that the members exercise patience and perseverance.

We have thus reviewed, 118 briefly as possible, the proceedings of the several C€J U. D., referred to. We find many of the ByLaws unnecessarily voluminous and particular in their provisions.

Many of them define the duties of the officers, which are prescribed by universal usage, and too well known to require to be defined.• By thus exercising legislative powers so freely, we are in danger of confounding landmarks with new "matters of local expediency.

We take pleasure in commending the disposition evinced by many of the CEJ in their By-Laws, to elevate the standard of moral rectitude, and have only to admonish them to persevere, and see their conduct conforms to the standard laid d<lWD in their By·Laws. _ J:!raternally submitted.

P. DRAPER, Chairman.

Bro. Crane, from Committee on Grievance, submitted the following, which Wll8, on motion, adopted.

To the M. W. G.

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Your Committee on Grievance would respectfully report that they have carefully examined into the cause of appeals of Bros.

Spencer and Metcalfe, from Lebanon 0, No. 77, and find that the brothers ha.ve no just cause of complaint against the decisi~n of their O. In the above case your Committee would recommend that the whole proceedings be referred back to Lebanon O. J. M. CRANE, B. SEARCY, JOHN DECKER.

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Bro. Davis submitted the following, which was, on motion, adopted: Resolved, That the Board of Curators are required to provide for the continuance of instruction in Masonic College next yea.r, as during the year nearly passed.

On motion, which was adopted: That the G. Tyler be allowed sevent1-fivEl dollars for his services and expenses for this Communication.

Bro. Voorhies, from Committee on College, submitted the fol路 lowing, which was, on motion, adopted.

To the M. W. G. C) of the State of Missouri: The Committee on the College beg leave to report the following brethren, and recommend their election as the Board of Curators of Masonic College for the present year.

CURATORS. PRBSIDENT OF

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COLLEGE,

J LEWIS, B. F. WALLACE, STEPHEN STAFFORD, A. W. TUTT, HENRY NEILL, DR. J. BULL, -

REv. E. S. DULIN, Dr. E. G. ARNOLD, JOHN J. HOLIDAY,

Lexington..

Saline county.

Independence.

Carroll county.

Clinton.

Lexington.

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" Lafayette county.

R. S. VOORHIES, Chairman, p. t.

The M. W. G. Master made the following appointments:

R. W. E. O. Breck, D. D. G. M.-Savannah.

District No. t.-Composed of Atchison, Nodawlty, Holt and Andrew counties.

R. W. Rev. J. B. Wright, D. D. G. M.-Weston.

District No. 2.-Composed of Buchanan, Platte, DeKalb and Gentry counties.

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R. W. A. J.Calhoun,D.D. G. M.-Liberty.

District No. 3.-Clay and Clinton counties.

R. W. John F. Houston, D. D. G. M.-Carroll.

District No. 4.-Caldwell, Ray and Carroll counties.

R. W. James McFerrin, D. D. G. M.-Gallatin.

District No. 5.-Harrison, Mercer, Grundy and Davis counties.

R. W. Alfred Mann, D. D. G. M.-Keylesville.

District No. 6.-Charlton, Sulliva.n, Adair and Livingston counties.

R. W. E. F. Greenleaf, D. D. G. M.-Alexandria.

District No. 7.-Schuyler, Scotland, Clark, Knox, Lewis and Putnam courities.

R. W. John H. Turner, D. D. G. M.-Glasgow.

District No. S.-Macon, Randolph, Howard and Linn co~n. ties.

R. W. D. W. Campbell, D. D. G. M.-Paris.

District No. 9.-Shelby, Marion, Monroe and Ralls counties.

R. W. P. Draper, D. G. M.-Louisiana.

District No. lO.-Lincolne.nd Pike Counties.

R. W. Hiram Rawlings, D. D. G. M.-Fulton.

District No. n.-Boone, Adrian, and Callaway counties. , R. W. S. C. Griswold, D. D. G. M.-Marthasville.

District No. 12.-Montgomery, Warren and St. Charles (loun路 ties.

R. W. Cyrus Osborn, D. D. G. Y.-Wellington.

District No. H.-Jackson and Lafayette.

R. W. B. E. Morrow, D. D. G. Y.-Columbus.

District No. 14.-Johnson, Cass and Bates counties.

R. W. Andrew Gibson, D. D. G. M.-Boonville.

District No. 15.-Saline, Pettis, Cooper and Moniteau counties.

R. W. R. W. McNeal, D. D. G. Y.-Little Osage. :Jiatrict No. 16.-Henry, Hickory, Benton, St. Clair, Cedar and Vernon counties.

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R. W. Thomas Johnson, D. D. G. M.-Neosho.

Dz'strict No. 17.-Jasper, Newton, McDonald, Seneca, Law路 renee and Barry counties.

R. W. Marcus Boyd, D. D. G. M.-Springfield.

District No. 18.~Cedar, Dade, Greene, Polk, Dallas, Stone, Taney, Laclede and Webster counties.

R. W. L. E. Williamson, D. D. G. M. Versailles.

District No. 19.-Morgan, Camden, Miller, Cole and Osage counties.

R. W. A. Emory, D. D. G. M.-Steelville.

DisttietNo. 20.-GasC'onade, Crawford, Pulaski 1 Dent, Wright.

Texas, Ozark and Oregon counties.

R. W. Geo. Pettit, D. D. G. M.-Benton.

District No. 21.-Scott, Mississippi, Pemiscot f Dunklin, New Madrid, Butler and Ripley counties.

R. W. J. H. Wilson, D. D. G. M.-Cape Girardeau.

District No. 22.-Perry, Cape Girardeau, Bollinger, Madison, Wlloyne, Reynolds and Shannon counties.

R. W. Lewis T. Pimm, D. D. G. M.-Farmington.

Distriet No. 23.-Jefferson, Washington, St. Francois a.nd Ste. Genevieve counties.

R. W. John W. Luke, D. D. G. M.-St. Louis.

District No. 24.-St. Louis city and county and Franklin county.

R. W. Jacob Houghton, D. D. G. M.-Sa,nta. Fe. Dil1trict No. 25.-New Mexico.

GRAND CHAPLAINS.

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J. F. TrusLow 1 J. B. WRIGHT,

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NOAH FLOOD,

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WM. N. IRISH,

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ENOCH M. MARVIN. JOHN G. FACKLER,

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WINTHROP HOBSON.

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W.A.

O'SULLIVAN.

ON FOREIGN CORRESPONDENCE.

A.

O'SULLIVAN,

R. H. VOORHmS, J. W. CRANE. The Committee on Unfinished Business reported that nothing had come to their notice requiring their action.

The minutes of this day's proceedings being read a.nd approved, no further business appearing, after prayer, the Grand 0 of Missouri was closed in AMPLE FORlI. A. O'SULLIVAJT, Grand Secreta.ry.

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Board of Endowment Fund Commissioners in account with o of Missouri: 1856.

Dr. May 10, To balance Endowment on hand $68 20, To amount received from W. T. Wood 1,000 31, To" 283 " "John D.Daggett Dec. 9, To" 125 " "J. C. Reinhard 1857.

Jan. 9, To 25 " Geo. A. Kiee " "

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95 00 02 00 00

$1,501 97 1856.

Cr. June 2, By mortgage on house of A. Patterson, and insurance, $591 55 June S, By John A. Alford, - 500 00 $1,091 55

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May 12, To balance on hand -

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Dr. May 10, To balance interest on hand $60 15, To interest received from H. E. Peebles, 18 26, To interestreceived from L. E. Williamson, 36 30, To interest received from Mitchel G. 0, No. 86, 18 31, To interest received from Versailles 0, No. 117, 18 31, To interest received from Jno. 1,359 D. Daggett, Aug. 22, To interesi received from Abel Gilbert, 18 30, To interest received from Cornwell & Peebles, 50 Sep. 1, To interest received from S~ P. McCurdy, 15

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15, 15, Dec. 9, 12, 13,

Amount brought forward, $1,593: 22 To interest received from Jno. 8. Porter, 10 00 To interest received from Chas.

Carpenter, 50 00 To interest received from J. C.'30 65 Reinha.rd, To interest received from H. E. Peebles, 18 00 To interest received from Wm. P. Walton, â&#x20AC;˘ 18 00

1857.

Jan. 8, To interest received from Jno. F. Ryla.nd, 26, To interest received from Thos.

G. Dobbin, 31, To interest received from 8.

P. McCurdy, Feb. 2, To interest received from J as.

A. Crump, -

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1856 Cr. May 15, By cash paid Board Curators, $21 20 1,087 37 June 2, " " . 3, 272 00 " " 86 00 Aug.12, " " 38 00 Dec. 13, " " 1857.

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$1,604 57

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WM. P. BOULWARE, 8ec'y. Bd. of E. F. Commissioners.

Lexington, Mo., May 12, 1857.

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REPORT COMMITTEE OF FOREIGN OORRESPONDENOE, TO 'l'BB

GRAND L~DGE OF PREE AlB A~CEPTRD MA~~IS. OF THE STATE OF MISSOURI, ReId fa sc, Loal., May die :tS'.' A.. L. 5837.

COMMITTEE: GEORGE WHITCOMB, L. S. CORNWELL, A. O'SULLIVAN.

To the Grand Lodge or Missouri: The Com~ittee of Foreign Corre~pondence respectfully report that they have but imperfectly discharged their duty,-they re~ret that It is so-but under the cirClllnstancell it was apparently inevitable. The members of the Committee resided so far apart as to render any concert of acticn impracticable. The chairman was totally inexperienced in such matters, and a press of business left him little time to devote to such duties.

Many of the reports from our Sister Grand Lodges were not received in due time, rendering it impossible to analyze their contents and make such a report as was due the Grand Lodge.

It is the duty of the Cnmmittee of Foreign Corre~pondence to review the proceedings of other Grand LodgeH. and make Ruch notes, comments and extracts, as will g-ive fhe Gr. Lodge and the Brethren throughout the Hate, a general idea of the workings of the craft in other jurisdictions. In the discharge of this duty, we have reviewed the proceedings of twenty-eight Gr.lnd Lodges, containing in the aggregate over 4000 pages.

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proceedings of the following" Grand Lodges: California, Connecticut, Georgia, Illinois, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Massachusetts, Np.w Hampshire.

New Jersey, Ohio, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Carolina Vire;inia, Texas.

Wisconsin, Florida, Louisiana.

Notwithstanding we :Iddressed leUp-rs to the Gr. Secretaries wbere we had not received the proceedings, requesting them to furnish us, we have no accounts of the working of the fraternity in Arkansas, Delaware, Maryland, Minnesota, Mississippi or N crth Carolina. We suppose the fault must be attributed to the mails, and not to the officers; and as we find our brethren in other States complaining of the non-reception of proceedings, we suggest that some action be taken by the Gr. Lodges to remedy the evil.

In reviewing, we have enneavored to state what has been done by the fraternity during the past year, 85 briefly as possible, preferring, where we could, to extract their 1an~uage, instead of using our own.

We regret that our limits would not permit us to make larger extracts than we have done, but we have endeavored to embiJdy as many of the leading topics as possible. We commence witb ALAuAMA. -The Grand Lorlll:" held its annul,] eomrnunir:a1.ion at Montgomery, December 10th, 5856-S. A. M. Wood, Grand Masl"r."

The proceedings are neatly golten up, with an imrJrl~ss of tit" G. L. seal, (a very beautiful one,) upon the ('over. The G. M;lster's Address is more than usually eloquent. He say~: "OJ' lall' we have b~en too much inclined to swell our ranks at the risk of making those wlJO are unworthy. Masonry is not a socie'y to reform the vile [mIl the wicked j its members should be crlosen on account of their hright and shining virtues."

Most cordially do we concur with him, for we believe that scarcely a ~reater curse has come upon masonry than this idea, of admitting bad men to make th"m better. This is not masonry. The Commi ttee of Foreign Correspondence, R. H. Ervin, chairman, "propose to avoid a controversial spirit in reviewing the proceedin~s of 0111' Sister Their report embraces the proceedings of 21 Grand Gr. Lodges."

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We think Bro. Ervin could have extended his labors with profit to the craft. The G. Lodge furnishes each of her subordinates with :l copy of "Morris' Code of Masonic Law," which is highly eulogized by P. G. M. David Clopton. They have four Committees on Chartered Lodges, and in consequence their examinations were very minute, and the reports full an:! explicit. We have had snme experience on this subj ec r, having been chairman of the Com. on Chart. Lolges, and know tInt if was utterly impossible to examine all the returns wil h rhe scrutinizing care that the)' should be, and it is useless to divide the work aluong the Committee; the labor of the report is always thrown upon the chairman. Our own opinion is that the Grand Secretary can best prepare this report, if the Lodges are required to make their returns sufficiently in advance of the meet路 ing of the Gr. Lodge. We recommend this subject to the consideration of this G. Lo~ge, as we are fully satisfied from a through examination of G. Lodge proceedings-our own included-that the work is not haIt done, certainly, it was not when we was chairman of the committee. "Ve notice one question presented of such general interest, that we cupy it entirely.

"A brother stated to the Lodge that he wishf!d to withdraw entirely from masonry; he did not wish a demit; he had no ill feeling towards masonry, but he had joined a church opposed to all secret societies, and desiring to conform to the rules of the chur{lh, he wished it might be understood that his withdrawal was something more than a demit, that it should place him in the same position he would occupy, had hI" never joined the fraternity." The Grand Master "recommended the Lodge to grant him a demit, it being the only means of withdrawal known to our institution, and to inform him that it was not in their power 10 change the past, or undo what had been clone; that no power could relieve him from his moral and penonal obligations to perform his masonic duties; that havin!!: once freely consented therelo, he was stiIl required to obey the moral law , and to relieve his brethren in their distresses, and if such conduet was contra I)" to the rules of his church, to let him go in peaee."

CALIFoRNIA.-The G. Lodge convened at San Franciseo, May 6th, 5856, Wm. H. Howard, G. M. The proceedinp;s contain 214 pages, including the list of members. Gr. M. Howard recommends, "That the G. Lodge be held in August, instead of May, as a majority of the business portion of the community can be belter spared from their

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usual avocations at that time."

We fully concur with him in thIs opinion, as the months of April, May and June are busy months with the farml'T, and being the season of the sprillg terms of our courts, me=nbus are frl.'qucntly compelled to be absent. We suggest this matter to the cons;deration of the G. Lodge; it certainly is important toha\'e our communi('ations at sl1ch times as will give the most general attendance. Bro. A. G. Abel, G. Sec'y, chairman of the Com. of F. C., reviews the proceedings of 28 Gr. Lodges, devoting thereto 51 large closely printed p"ges. He "intended to present a brief report; his experience disposing him to shrink from the great labor required, for the production of snch a paper as a report on foreign correspondence ol1ght to be; bllt believing the prime object of su~h committees was to enable those within their jurisdiction to become acquainted with the tran~aclions, decisions and regulations of the Grand Lodges elsewhere, by their reproduction in a condensed and attainable form, he addres~es him~elf to the toil impo~ed thereby." And certainly Bro. Abel has made a "ery able report. It is well our brcthrcn are in a land of gold, for their expenses would bankrupt many of our Gnnd Lodges. We see by their 1 reasurer's repolt that they pay the G. M. $500, G. Lecturer $1000, G. Sec'y $1700 and expenses of his office, G. Treasurer $100; for printing and binding $2147; G. Tyler and other inferior officers $500.

We see th~t Volcano Lodge had expelled a member "for using unmasonic Iangmgp. in the street," and the Gr. Lodge reversed and remanded the case, because '路the transcript was without the seal of the Lodge, and signed H. Twomey, W. M.pro tem., and L. C. M. Kelly, See'y pro tern." "Ve notice this ease, because some of our Lodges JBay be inadvertently caught in a similar predicament. There can be no 'W. M. pro tem.; no one can O'pen a Lodge but the Master, or in his absence the Wardens, or a Past Masler, if he be entrusted with the charter; but they do so in their official ch<lracter, and not as pro tern. of the W. 1\1. The S. W. is 110t a pro tern. Master, when he governs the Lodge, but is S. Warden acting as Master. Tbe brother whom be seats in the \\~ est to fill his place lor :,he tjm~, is S. W. pro tern., and so are the other officers he may :<ppoint; but he sits in the Orient, in his own rigbt, and guverns the cr:;fj a~ S. 'Warden, and not uc: W. M. pro tern.

II The G. L. New Havell, May 141h, 5856.

I Theodore Spencer, G. M. His addre:~.::_a.~ble one. We notice in __I CON'/;I:CTICUT.-

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Permission was gr~nted, and the Lodge subsequently resumed labor: candidatc5 w,re elltered, passed :1 anCl raised, and some of them were elected offict'rs, :.nd duly installed.

I While matters were thus pTilgrl~ssing, "it was a~cerlained that the Lodge WlIS working with.ouf a charter, it ha\'il]g- been destroyed by fire while the Lodge WllS dormant." G. M. Spelleer says, "1 must confess, I am at a loss what action 10 recommend; these persulls have laken the degrees in good faith, supposing- they were ill a regular Lodge; but they are in fact clandestine masons, alld must be treated as such." The G. Lodge granted a chart~r, and recognized the brl'th. ren as "regular made masons," How lhe hrethren received visitors, how they gave the monitorial lecture in the Master's degree, or how they instolled a Master without a charter, passeth our comprehension.

Had such gross ignorance occurred in this Western wilderness. we shoulCl have made a few-hot very complimentar)-remurks. As it is, we only quote their own G. Master's opimon, that lhey "had no right to be so ignorant. " The report on foreign correspondence is an e'~aborale wurk of 97 pages, and reviews the proceedings of 30 G. LodiTes "with as much brevity as is consistent with the duty of a particular no,ice of each G. Lodge."

It is from the pen 01 Bro. \\"illiam Stor"r, aud his repurt shows him truly a storer of goad things, alld we as~ert, even at the risk of censure from our Delaware brethren, that it is oue of the best expositions of the workings of masonry Wt' have e,'er seen.

DISTRICT 01' COLuMBIA.-The Gr. Lodge couvened ot 'Vasllil1gton City, December 20th, 585(j. Charles S. Fnlile;y, G. 1\1. This Grand Lodge publishes a list of the members of the LodglS, but gi\es us no clue to arrive at their number, except to count them.

We supp05e there may be 500. W f' regret tbal G. Sn'r(tarie~ will not put their statistics in some illte lIi!!"ible form.

We sec that they celebrated St. John's day ill a becoming style: the G. Lodge ~oing in procr~si(\n to the lec'lITe room of the Smithsonian Institute, under the control of G. M. Frailey, assisted "hy our vener路 able and distinguished brother Gen. Lewis Cass."

The address was by the Rev. Bro. Byron SUlldcrl.md. The G_ Lodge lhell returned to a b:lnquet, in old masonic style.

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brethren, wheth~r we might not profitably spend at least one evening together in social intercourse and good nalured speeches, inst~ad of wrangling over some tri1ling matter on the report of some committee, all we sometimes do. We think all who were present at the supper given us by our St. Louis brethren, some years ago, and remember the wit and repartee of some of the brethren, and the bistoric reminiscences of others, will ~ay 'Aye' to such a proposition.

The chairman of the Com. of 1<' C., Bro. Geo. C. Whiting, (now Grand Master,) reviews the proceedings of 23 G. Lodges in a report of 24 pages. "He has lit' Ie taste or ability to indulge in a controver8ial spirit, but submit~ memoranua coJlecled froln the proceedings of othar G. Lodges, to exhibit the condition of the brethren abroad."

We think our brother right. Too many of our correspondence committees have bestrided hobby horses of their own, or made a Quixotic attack on somebody's windmill, instead of furnishing us with masonic informatiun from other jurisdictions. It is history we want, antI not long winded arguments, or the rigmarole we sometimes get.

FLoRIDA.-The G. L. met at Tallahassee, January 12, 5857; Richard A. Shine, G. M. They give the names of the members of their Lodges, but the Gr. Sec'y was too lazy, or was not paid, to add them up. Estimating by the page, we suppose there is about 1100 members.

Bro. Thomas Brown, chairman of the Com. on F. C., made a very able report, reviewing the proceedings of 28 G. Lodges.

He says: "We have in the United States thirty-five G. Lodges, each one reviewing and commenting upon all the others, necessarily involving their reports in repetition, which "like the house that Jack built," is augmented more than four-fold by every annual review, to analyze this mass of confused matter so as to present it in an intelligible form, requires more time than your chairman has to bestow."

GEORGIA.-The G. Lodge met at Macon, October 30, 5855; Wm. C. Dawson, G. M. The proceedings, containing 148 pages, reached our G. Sec'y the 3d of June last. As the G. Secretary was printer, we think he could have got Ollt a pamphlet of that size a little sooner.

We have no report fr~m Georgia lor 6856, while we have those of New Jersey, Florida and Louisiana for 5857.

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But Cassville Lodge worked the ntle on a new plan. At a regular meeting, they es:peUed a member; at the next meeting, there being but few members present, when the minutes of the preceding meeting were read, refused to adopt them, struck out the part about the e:.:pulsion, admitted the expelled member into the Lodge, tried him de novo, and acquitted hilll.

The Gr. Lodge howBv-er could not see tke beauty of the working, and reversed the decision.

The G. Lodge has funds to the amount of 810,280.41 ; the lIurplae is set apart and distributed among the several LJdgtl& "10 00 Uile4 ft)T no otlter purpose tn.ata the education "1 tl&e tlesIifute orpn.ana ami 8/iildTen of indigent mas01\s," A disposition which will give many 11 poor boy a good common school education, and IIlllke many good men, and we trust good masons in the comnulDity. We beHove, tlLey one timfJ tried the College plan, but abandoned it, all & waste of tl1aiJ) edl&Cation fund, in building houses and paying profesBorI;.

The Committee on F. C. (who we know DGt~ as no names r.re to the report,) "cttU suoh putll of the proceedingc of 19 Gr. Lad~'e8 illS the;!," think will prove intereoting," and p80k aU thei, "oullingr.;?' mtc rill'; pages of large print. lLLINOls.-Tho G. Lodge met at SllTingfleld, Ootober 6th, ÂŁi8b6 i Wm. B. Herrick, Gr. M. The proceedings contain 172 pager" ~re beaÂŤtifully printed, and reflect great credit on their Gr. Seoret~ry.

The Gr. M. thinks "that 50me of the many deIX'l-rtu.res CD tho FU1't of the 5uboYdinate Lodgos, from. the ru!eSl iu tae IiIftoient la.ndmarks, re~ quire mere e.tteetion from tile G. L. ilian it lwl nOfiltofof<l given lIufih c.'1se!l." , Some of the delegetcs frOCll Lodges U. Do having voted at the election of officers, the Gr. Master arrested the ballot and had it retaken, "th"re being no provision ill the ~nciellt oonstitutiona-in the oonlJtituuons, laws or regulations of this or sny otlur properly orlI_~etl G. Lodge, authori~iDg them to be recognixed aa members of the Gr. L." Our Ky. brethren, who admit such v~es, wOf.dd do well to take heed aud govern themselvel accordingly.

A publio oration was delivered before the G. L. by the G. Orator, Hesmer A. Johnson, wllich we ..tab we oould pl'8lleot entire; indeed,

90 we wish it could be in the posseuion of every mason, as one of the best finished specimens ever presented for inspection by a G. Orator.

Bro. H. G. Reynolds, G. Seoretary, is chairman of the Com. on F. C., but we- failed to find his report in the proceedings.

INDIANA. The Gr. Lodge convened at Indianapolis, May 28th, 5856; A. C. Downey, G. M. The proceedings contain 91 pages, Bre well arranged, neatly printed, and give much credit to the Gr. Seo'y.

The Gr. Master refers to the border difficulties with Ohio and Ky. the Indiana Lodges being the offenders, he did not undertake to justi. fy the acts by pleading greater age, or denouncin~ the compIainantB, as was done in our ease, but "promptly demanded of the Master the charter, which was promptly forwarded ;" thus .howing that the mercenary practioe of making masons of non-residents, for the sake of the fees, will Dot be tolll1'ated in Indiana.

The G. Sec'y has given a very full table of statillUcs, with a footing to each column, a matter often neglected, either because the G. Sec'y is lazy, or has not "cyphered" as far.as the rule of addition.

The G. M. says, "it is the duty of the Com. on F. C. to give the G. Lodge information upon subjeots transpiring beyond our jurisdiction."

But we could find neither committee or report in the proceedings.

Iow....-The G. L. met I1t Oskaloosa, June 2, !J856; A. R. Cotton, G. M. The G. M. states, "that he has granted 29 dispensations for ncw Lodges; a large number, but not one where the brethren had not strength to sustain themselves, or where it might be detrimental to other Lodges." Among others, we find one at Council Bluff's, with our old friend, Dr. P. I. McMahon, formerly a member of this Grand Lodge, 8S Sr. Warden. He has helped to build up one of the best Lodges in Ky., then one in Missouri, and is now working upon one in Iowa. That the material will be good, we feel well assured, because our brother k~ows that there are black balls in the ballot box; a fact that members of l!lome new Lodges forget.

We notiee thall 1he Master of Davenport Lodge, No. 37, in sum路 moning non-affiliated masonS to pay riues, summoned for that purpose "Brother Pritchard, a colored mason," who by letter "declined coming to the Lodge, as it might create some prejudice," and stating "that he was a member of Prince Hall Lodge, St. Loui8, .Mo., and paid hi. dues there." Under these oircumstances, we think our Iowa breth. ren could properly excuse their "Brother Pritchard" from paying his dues. To us it appears a very dark subject.

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-----------------------------Bro. J. F. Sanford, chairman, presents a report or 44 pages, printed as it should be, sep;lratc from the proceedings, and bound with them, as an append:x. He reviews tne proceedings of 29 Gr. Lodges. He says, "dn examination of the reports which have emanated from the committees during lhe past year, disclose an amount of labor, a degree of interest, and an extent and ~epth of research. which is calculated to excite surprise and ;l.dmiration. EvelN G. Lodge should annually publish with its proceedings a review of masonry, and give a general idea of its condition elsewhere, and other matter of interest."

KENTUCKY. - The G. Lodge met at Lexington, Oct. 13, 5856; D. T. Monserat, G. M. The proceedings are very voluminous, containing 236 pages. Among the mt'mbers we find Marcus Tyler, Rob. Morris, Jesse Edmundson, and many other distinguished masons.

There were present seven Past Grand Masters and a lnrge number of Past Masters. It argues well for a G. L. when we find the old veterans in masonry meeting with the delegations from the Lodges, and assisting them in their deliberations.

The G. Master's address is a brief but explicit document. He objects to forming new Lodges, "being condnced that there are now more Lodges in the jurisdiction than is necessary."

Our Own experience coincides with his, and we believe that multiplying Lodges until we have one at every cross roa,), is and will be detrimental to the fraternity; and we suggest to the dispensing power of this jurisdiction, which we believe includes Grand Masters and Deputy Grand Masters and District Deputy Grand Masters, the importance of oot attempting to build up a Lodge at a place where there is neither workmen to build, nor materinl to build with.

G. Masler Monserat visited many of the Lodges during the year, and recommends the practice, "being convinced that, if Gr. Masters will pursue this course; it will arouse the highest spirit of masonic zeal." He regrets that they have a border difficulty with Ohio, similar to the one which gave this G. Lodge so much trouble, and rt'com. mends ÂŤthe strict enforcement of the rule, forbiddi.ng Lodges to make masons of applicailt. residing without the State, unless toey hav6 permission of the Lodp;e in whose jurisdiction the applicant resides."

He "regrets the great number of mutilated persollS made masons in Ky., and when the Lodges are expostulated with for such unma8onio work, they excuse themselves by reference to the case of Bro. Pope, a one-armed man, made a IWlson in 1801," A. this ease is often cited

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in our own jurisd;ction as a precedent, and has done much to remove one of the landmarks which our falhers had set, WI} present Gr. M. Monserat's remarks ('ntire. "I have thought best to give a history of this offair, so often made a precedent for bad work in Ky. In 1801, the petition of John Pope, E~q., who had the misfortune fa lose his right arm, was presented to Solomcn's Lodge for initiation. The Lodge made an unanimous vote favorable tohis admission, but dared not proceed with so palpable an innovation upon the ancient landmarks with. out a dispensation from the G. Lodge. At that time the Gr. L. was composed of three Lodges only, had been but one year in existellce ; the period was one of great political excitement, and there were few means of masonic instruction available in Ky. Under theae oircum,tances the G. Lodge authorized 路his initiation. Thi5 is not, and ought not to be, a precedent now, when we have three hUll(lred Lodges, in.~ead of three, fifty-six years' experience instead of one, and the means of masonic information upon every hand. I trust therefore that future generations will not be outraged by Buch violations of masonic Jaw." He earnestly recommends "a more general attention to the festivals of the St. Johns, thOlle time-honored periods af masonic rejoicing, to put the eloquence of' OUr best informed brethren in requisition for public orations, set the liberality of the craft to w1rk for abundant feasts, ca.ll around u.. the charms 01 women, the dignity of age, the reverence of. religion, the excitement of the masses, and make th~1D all see wherein masonry is the frielld of man llnd the servant of God." We lIee from the report ~n Lodges U. D., that the new Lodge of Crotona, Bro. Morris, Master, and eight of her members, Past Masters, has betn guilty of wrong doing, by balloting upon a petilion for initiation in the Master's degree. However wrong 'Crotona' may be in Ky., she would be right ill the other Gr. Lodges; and we fraternally suggest to Ky, the expediency of conforming her practice to that of her sister G. Lodges, as she )JaB, and no doubt will, continue to furnish mucb material for Lodges in the new States.

Bro. Morris made the report of the Com. of F. C. It is mostly taken up with the Canada matter and the New York difficulties.

They had a public oration by their Grand Orator before the Grand Lodge, whioh they published for distribution.

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Iy recommend the continuance of the beneyolence." Thus ~pre:lding the benevolence of the G. Lodge, instead of confining it to a f~w recipients.

It seems Ky. has had some experience in the college line, as one of the professors was "asking (or $1500, which he conceives he has lost by being thrown out of employment, in consequence of the failure of the Funk Seminary," which wal> the Masonic College in Ky. Another profp-ssor asked for "$1000 which he conceives the G. L. owes him" for similar sâ&#x201A;ŹTvices, that is for doing nothing, Theground t"ken beitig that the Gr. Lodge had established the Seminary some years ago, and had failed to keep it up, and pay them as professors, and that the present Masters and Wardens of the Lodges, in G. Lodge assembled, many of which were new Lodges, were obligt>d to expend their charity fund to keep up an institution that was got up by former members and which, if it was good for anything, ought to be and would be able to support itst'lf. The Gr. Lodge did not consider themseln~s liable, refust'd the cbims, and passed a resolution "that they tkink the Grand Lodge has had enough of the Funk Serninary."

The profcss,lrs appear to have a confused idea of the powers of a G. Lodge, to bind the fraternity to waste or misll.e their funds. Gr. Lodges are c()/npo~ed of the l\Iaster~ and \Vardens of the sel'eral Lodges, and such others u are by the constitution associated with them, assembled together, "to promote the gmeral welfare of the craft.'

To carry out that object, each mason is required to pay c certain sum annually; that money, being the G. Lod!!:e dues for the year, the Gr. Lodge of that year have a right to expend in accordance with the principles of our institution, and after paying lhe actual expense of the Gr. Lodge, the surplus should be devoted to charitahle purposes, and particularly to the relief of distressed wort liy brethren, their widows ami orphans. If the brethren spend it unwisely, they are accountable to the Lodges who furnished the funds, apd tilt' next election of officers would take from them the power to misappl)' the funds of the succeeding year, in such mant,er as they might deem best. If the G. L. of Ky., in any former year, chose to make a College 01 the Funk Seminary, or buyout any other worthless concern, with the funds in their possession, perhaps, they had a legal right to do so; but if the next Gr. Lodge had no surplus fund, or saw fit to regard their obligations, and apply it to its legitimate purpose, no one had a right to complair., and least of all, those lazy or incompetent professors who,

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after a free gift for several year~, were not able to make th~ir labor pay their hire. Surely no mason would wish to claim from the charity fund, so long sacred to the widow and orphan, pay for services which he did not render, or if rendered, were not worth their costs.

That the laborer is worthy of his hire, is true j but it is equally true, that the labor should be worth the hire.

High authority has decided that there is no legal liahility in the CUie; and if there were, the liability would only rest upon such part of the Gr. Lodge funds as remained unappropriated, and such other property as the Gr. Lodge might own, and as it is probable that the income of each year would be appropriated to the proper place, there would be little for those not-wanted professors, to get, even admitting their doctrine to be true, that one Gr. LodKe can bind all succeeding ones, to the end of time, to payout their own money to comply with the foolish arrangements of their predecessors."

Your committee are not disposed to make any comments, but think the G. Lodge should always keep its funds from being wasted, and if they do not, that the subordinate Lodges should cease to furnish them.

Indeed, we think it would be better to have no burplus lunds; they are always a bone of contention, almost always misspent; and even if expended for a laudable object, it seldom benefits the fraternity at large. Better cut down the G. Lodge dUllS to the actual expenses, and let flacl! Lodge expend its own charity fund. This was the ancient custom, and we think that the undertaking to imitate other and more modern societies, has not resulted either satisfactorily or beneficially.

Kentucky still publishes the liit of name~ and descriptions of all rejected applicants. Bro. Morris introduced R resolution to dispense with the publication, but it was voted down. Bro. Abel, of the California Committee, has noticed the custom as follows: "The persistence of Ky. in her peculiar custom in this respect, ill not a little singular.

To publish to the world, and thus fasten n stigma upon the names of those whose only offence has been that somebody did not wish them to become mas'_ms, is bad enough; but when the publication is accom" panied with all the honors which pertain to an advertisement of a runaway negro, his age, hight, occupation and pl.lce of residence, the color of his hair and eyes, whether he squinted, or stammered, how much he wd~hed, and what he had on when last seen, the injustice becomes monstrous, and it is almost inconceivable, that a body of rna路

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sons, so enlightened as that of which Henry Clay was once G. Master, should continue tht' practice. Honor is due to Bro. Morris for his attempt to abolish it, but as it is to be maintained, we suggest that the system would be more complete by prefixing to each anouncement ene of those newspaper vignettes which usually accompany the advertisement of a runaway!'

To show that our California brother is advised in the premises and speaks by the book, we copy a couple of specimens from the last re路 port of our Ky. brethren : Dycusburg Lodge, No. 232, Ky., rejected "Robt Adams, aged 42 years, tall raw boned, sandy hair, fair resemblance of a Whiskey barrel, residence Livingston Co." "Thos R. Jarratt, aged 35, a slim, tallow-faced, sleepy looking, slow spoken man, residence Dycusburg, Ky." Harrelsville Lodge, No. 524: "John A. London, 25 years old, about six feet high, spare made, thin visage, frog lump nose, occupation, keeping a stud horse, &c."

KAlISAs.-This new Grand Lodge held its annual meeting at Leavenworth City, on the 20lh day of October, A. L. 5856, R. R. Rees, G. M. ,Of course we could expect nothing of general interest in their first proceedings, but, :f we mistake not, we see therein the germ of future p;reatness. They adopted two good rules, one to have the work exemplified in the G. Lodge, and the other to have a library-brethren that go to work thus earnestly, are sure to succeed.

The Report on Correspondence is from our, Rev. Bro. Leander Kerr, G. Chaplain.

Bro. Kerr makes two statemt:nts in his report, which we think worthy of notice; the first is vouched for by him, being given "by a worthy brother-mason and a worthy minister of the methodist church, who had been for many years a missionary among the Chip路 peway Indians-he found .Masons among the Chippeways, and was himself in their Lodge~, and that their signs, grips and passwords were the same as ours, and that they could not tell when, or by whom, Masonry was introduced among them, but it was beyond the memory of their fathers."

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were the same as O'II.rs, and with Borne immaterial difference, they worked as we do/' It is a subject worthy of thought whence came the Masonry of the Indians, certainly, not from the white man-because' their traditions run back far beyond the discovery by Columbus-may it not be that the learned Dr. Robinson was right in ascribing to the Indian a Jew路 ish origin, and that the rites of Masonry, like the mounds, are left as marks of a race whose history has passed into oblivion.

LoulsIANA.-The Grand Lodge met at New Orleans, Feb. 9, A. L., 5857. Wm. M. Parkins, G. M.; Stephen C. Mitchell, G. Treas.; Samuel G. Risk, G. Sec'y.

The proceedings are very volumnious, containing 279 pages, and reflect great credit upon our Bro. Risk, by their neat appearance.

The Committee of F. C. reviews the proceedirgs of 22 LO(l ges ; they notice our G. Lodge all follows: "There was an able address from the G. M. Bro. Cornwell, from which we would wish to make extracts, but ~pace forbids. The report of F. C. was from the pen of Bro. Foster, who can write down isms, when he tries, with a strong pen. The Masonic College gives our brethren in Mo. much trouble, and we have no doubt, in the end, it will prove 1!n expensive and ruinous experiment."

MAINE.-The Grand Lodge IDet at Portland, May 1, A. L. 5856.

John Miller G. M. The G. M. says: "Masonry is not only rapidly advancing, but has taken an elevated position." They have a regularly invested charity fund, yielding about $500 a year, which thy distribute in charity. How many widowl and orphans .He yearly made gl:.d by tbe distribution, we are not permitted to say, because "charity vauntp.th not herself," but we know that our brethreu in the far east are making true masonic use of their surplus funds. when the)' are found aiding and assisting the widows and orphan~ ; :md when Their labor shall be over, when their work ~hall be presl'Jllrd to the Gr~nd OveHecr, we think it will bear a much belter inspeclil,n thun it would if iRvcsted in piles of brick and mortar.

Bro. Cyrus Pearl, Chairman of the ('(llll. of F. C., ill a report of 28 pages, reviews the proceedings of 22 G. Lodges. He reviews favorably the proceedings of this G. Lodge, and particularly Bro. Foster's able report, though dissenling from his views in regard to the plan of confederation. W P. think Bro. Pearl's report is a string of pear Is."

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MusAcHuSETTs.-The Grand Lodge holds its communications quarterly, the last of which was held at Boston, on the 30 l h of Dec., A. L.5856. Winslow Lewis G. M. The G. Master's address, at the close, is a brief review of the proete ~ings for the year, without any attempt at high-flown words or voluminous sentences, and might well be studied by tho~e who are more loq â&#x20AC;˘ eious.

We find no Report on Correspondence, although thl')l have a Corresponding G. Sec'y.

MlcHIGAN.-The Grand Lodge met at Detroit January 14, A. L. I~57..

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NEW HA:lfPSIIIRE.-The Grand Lodge convened at Concord, June 10, A. L.5856. J. G. Jordon, G. M. The proceedings "re mostly taken up with the Report on Foreig-n Correspondence. The Committee, (of which Bro. Chase, lhe G. See'y. is one,) reviews the proceedings of 23 G. Lodges, in arepl1rt of 32 pages. They "hack" the report of Bro. Hacker, of Indiana, who, they say, "undertook to hack to pl\'ces and garble the report of BI'o. Ch,lse, in 5854." As a return compliment, we suppose. Bro. Chase ~ives Bro. Hacker an awful ""kinning,' which he has done so lhoroughly that Bro. Hacker has failed to give us any report for this year. We hope both the Bros. will remember the last injuncHon of our patron f=ain(, the beloved John, to "/OVf one another."

NEW JusEY,-Daniei Rabbit G. M. We have before us the proceedings of two sessions of the G. Lodge, one held Jan. 10, A. L. 5856, but not received until the 6th of June. and one held Jan. )4, 5PA7. Both were heir! at Trenton.

Most of the proceedings are local in tht>ir nature, and require no comment. We see that they eXl'mplify the work in the G. Lodge, and have ordered "a copy of MORRIS' Code of Masonic Law, for each l;odge in their jurisdiction." If the fact that there were no 7

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appeals from the Subordinate~, and no trouble in the Committees no Lodges, chartered or U. D., be any criterion, we think our New Jersey brethren must be well skil!ed in the work. The G. Sec'y. has made out full tables, and footed up his columns, for which he has our special thanks, and, we presume, the thanks of all the Corresponding Committee~.

In the first proceedings we find no repol t of corresp.)Ildence, but in those of 5857 we find two reports from the pen of Bro. Joseph H. Hough, G. Secretary and Chairman of the Committee; we suppose one was intended for each year, the first one being dated Feb. 28, A. L. 5856, alld the other the 10th of January of the current year.

He says "they havp. received the printed Journals of the several G. Lodges, liS follows," ane gives a list which includes four from the State of New York--"St. John's G. I_odge," "New York G. Lodge, (J. Herring, G. S.)" "Holland Lodge," which in 1I0me way assumes to be Grand-and the Grand Lodge of New York, recognized by this Grand Lodge. We do not well see how ouf New Jerlley brethren can affiliate, associate and correspond with all those "Grand Lodges." It seems to us, all but one must be spurious, !It least this G. Lodge has so decided, anl we see no reason to change that decision.

NEW YORK.-The annual communication was held in New York city, June 3, 5856.

Joseph E. Evans, G. M. The proceedings, without giving any list of members, contains 200 closely printed pages, in fine type, equal to two pages of other Grand Lodge proceedings.

Grand Master Evans' address is very long, perhaps the longest one on record, and yet he 93YS: "Were I to detail the transactions pertinent to lOy office, it would protract this address to an unreasonable length, althou~h the information might be of general interest."

He refen to "the easy manner in which G. Lodges legislate away the point and force of the ancient landmarks of the order" as a subject of grave import, and says we expect "our officers to make them路 selves acquainted with ancient laws and customs of the order, and to carry them out in the man, g-ement of the craft," and we expect-for we believe it is the duty "of the members of the G. Lodge, in their legislation, to strengthen our rules by a firm adherence to them, ra-

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ther than weaken theirlorce or pervert their meaning and intention by hast)' amI improvident legislation."

Our perusal of the proceedings of the G. Lodges has fully cun· villced us that this evil is spreading j indeed h is the popular evil 01 the times in most legislative bodies j and as our Grand Lodge may not be wholly free therefrom, we respectfully suggest the matter to your consideration.

We copy the following extract, which is calculated for the merid. ian of New York, but, like the almanaes, will answer for the ad· joining States.

"Aspiration for office is the bane of Masonry, and produces neal'ly every trouble we have to contend with j many of the applications for new Lodge~ originate in the disappointment of some aspirant, who, failing in bis efforts to get office, exhibits temper, ceases to attend the meetings or withdraws from the Lodge j and then, with his friends, endeavors to obtain a dispensation for a new Lodge, for the purpose of putting him at tbe head I" Bro. Finley M. King, G. Secretary and Chli.irman of the Correspondence Commiltee, presented lIJl elaborate report of 65 clo§e printE'd pages, equal to 100 of OUf', in which be reviews the action of 19 G. Lodges, "the Canada Conventiun of Masons" and the World'.

Masonic Congress, held at Paris, and states that they have recei ed the proceedings of 23 other G. Lod~es, ours among thil number, which they had no time, and perhaps no desire to notice.

The report is very clear ond explicit, speaking out boldly the thoughts of the writer, whether flro or cun.

Much of it i~ taken up with the proceedings of a so called Congress, held in Paris, under the auspices of accidental rDyalty, being a "King" himself, an American one, and we think decidedly b€tler than his foreign cotemporaries, and having promised to make that Congress "the basis of elaborate suggestions in a future report/' we shall lay aside some few thoughts we had penned upon the subject, mostly drawn from private letters of eye-witnesses, prefering to wait for Bro. King's "elaborate Su~(·stions.'t For, if we mistake not, our views are similar in regard to that somewhat oelebrated attempt of the "Thrice Illustrious Prince Murat," OHJor-The G. Lodge mel at Zanesville, Oct. 21. A. ,L. 5856.

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G. M. Dodds says, "the rapid increase of Lodges, and consequent increase of initiat.ions, have excited the fears :lnd apprehensions of the reflecting portion of the fraternity, and efforts are being made to avert the evil Cfll1Sequencetl of that popularify, which Masonry has thus unfort.unately acquired.

The present state of' the public mind, in regard to secret societies, is unprecedented, and their popularity unparalelled in the history of the country; and yet, strange to say, it is but a few years since they were an abomination, and a stench in the public nostrils. Now, nothing can be done without them.-If the poor are t.o be (edand clothed, it must be done by a secret society. Is the inebriate to be reclaimed, and those that are sober, kept so-nothing will answer the purpose but a secret society. Is the political atmosphere to be purified, it must be done by a secret society.

"The effect of all this upon our institution is exceedingly unfortunate; it is flooding it with a kind of material not fit for our building, not-of the right shape, nor has it any of the marks of such workmen upon it, as produce specimens that w()uld come together in our edifice without the aid of metal tools. There is great danger, also, of the beautiful proportions of our edifice being destroyed by this badly wrought material. B~tter use the rough ashlers, just from the quarry, in their ru'le and natural state, and square and number them with your own tools, than these spedmens, the proJuct of those who work by a different kind of architecture from ours, and consequently not fit for any part flf our building.

"Make Masons out of the raw material, and not from that whilJh has been med for some other purpose, so that when they are finis hed they may be all Mason, and not hall' one thing and half another, and really nothing at all; thus will be secured a membership, with minds properly imbueu with the principles of Masonry, for they will not be pre-occupied with ideas derived from other institutiolls, which if not opposed to, are at least not in harmony with oursâ&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;˘-An individual acquires a taste for secret societies by beIng admitted int~ one of them--not. uf his own free will and aecore-but by beinl!' over persuaded by 8 friend, lmd so nn, into another, until he has gone the entire round, and finally into ours, as the climax of his ambition; and by this time, instead of being willing to learn, sets himself up as a teachr¡r, and attempts to engraft some of the re:ilults of his experience in other societies, upon Masonry. A &uperabundt\Dce of this kind of material in a Lodge, will soon give it a tone and

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e.haracter totally at variance with Masonry, and harmonizing with none of the different societies, but a mere conglomeration of them all.

The younger Lodge~ are more exposed to this evil than others, es路 pecially when they hold their meetings in rooms that are occupied in common with other societies. No llew Lodge should receive a charter until it is proloided with a suitable room, 10 be used exclUSIVely for its own meetings."

We commend these remarks of Bro. Dodd'8 to the serious con路 sideration of our brethren. It may be that we are getting mixed lip too much with other societies; certain it is thut they have adopted our names and our emblems, they call their meetings Llldge~, and some of them wear that badge ot a M"son, an apron; and even some are claiming an origin away back to the time of the Cresar! and the Crusades, and others (0 the time when there "went oul with Absalom two hundred men who knew not anything."

We notice that P. G M. Bierce presented the G. L. with a "Master's mallet, or setting maul, made from the wood of an Olive tree that grew on the mount of Olives, near Jerusalem."

The report on correspondence is from the pen of Bro. Bierce, P. G. M., and is a masterly review of the proceedings of 23 G. L. He "thinks nothing in modern times has benefited masonry so much all these reports."

We should make copious extracts if we hod room.

OREGoN.-The G. 1. held its annual communication at Purtland, on the 9th of June lasl ; J. C. Ainsworth, G. M. The procee,Jings arc c0ntained in 46 p1ges of smaller size than usual. We suggest to our occi<len~al brethren the propriety of having the size corresponded with other Grand Lorlges. so they can all be bouna together, the time will come when the proceedings of the present will become valuable, as land marks of the past, and is incumbent upon us, to see that they are preserved. The Correspondence report is from Rru!hcr Slark the Grand !:iccretary, und is contained in a-couple of pages, he is restl"icted to the announcement of the published proceedings, of Sister Grand Lodges," and thinks it wrong "to intimate doubts of the decisiuns 01 Grand Lodges, uron questions carefully considered, and sol, mnly adj udgetl."

PENNSYLVAN1A.-The Grand Lodge met in Philauelphia December 3d, A. L. 5855, and their proceeding-s, a pamphlet 0156 p"ges, got to St, Louis (some 48 hunfs travel) on the 5th of August ensuing. We fear our Brother Adams overlooked us for a while.

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Brother James Hutchinson the outgoing, and Brother Pcter Williamson the incoming G. M., both gave addresses.

Brother Hutchinson recummends the change from quarterly to :m路 nual communications, and a revision orthe " Ahiman Rezon" the Masonic law book of the State.

He refers to the" charity fund tor the relief of the widows l children, mol hers, and sisters of Masons, which amounts to about fifty thousand dollars, and thinks "the meritorio~ will not only be relieved temporarily, but will be supplied with small sums, enabling them to start in some business."

'VI' think the plan wor~hy of imitation, in those days of prosperity, when Masonry is admitting to her portals almost every body, the Treasury should be full, and what object can be more suitable, for their distribution, than the widows and orphans of our worthy Brethren.

They have a fund now amollnting to $38,454 09 left them, by our industrious Brother, Stephen Girard, out of which they have distributed for charitable purposes during the year $2060 00.

They have also a Grand Lodge fund (being the residue of the dues &c., which with us, goes to<Jollege fund) of $10,85947 Ollt of which $445 was distributed for charitable purposes during the past year.

The Grand Lodge offered her services as mediator between the different bodies of professed Masons in New York, similar to Brother Fostcr's proposihon, but received a pntty se\'ere lecture from New York, for making the offer. We supposed she did wrong, in thus at路 tempting to meddle with other people's business, but notwithstanding the harsh language that has been-we hope fraternally-used, she has the consolation of knowing, that he who is to inspect the work, has said" blessed are the peace makers." We wish the matter settled, for we know from experience, the difficulties which surronnd a stranger in New York, indeed, we were almost afraid, to hail as a Mason, fOf fear of finding ourselves communicating with Masons belonging to some other Lodge, than thos!;' acknowledging Brolht:f E\'ans as G. M. "iVe think, howe\路er, that the Grand Lodse of Pennsylvania, sh(luld join with the other Grand Lodges, in recognizing the present Grand Lodge of New York, as legitimate.

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The proceedings contain but 41 pages, but the matter is so condensed that thpy really c<mtain more important information than mllny of those that are more voluminous.

They had a public oration and a "sumptuous entertainment by way of lefreshment," which ~hows that they are not di~posrd to remove the ancient landmarks in that particular.

Bro. Ballou of the Com. on Cor. reviews the proceedings of 19 Gr. Lodges. He says, "These reports have of !at" years become of great oonsequence to the welfare of masonry, and if properly concluc!ed and appreciated, will exert an ennoLling- and exalting- infilienc~ upon its characler. Their suggestions, comments and criticisms upon the action of the Gr. Loilges, will dispel much of the dark mists of other a~es, that still hover around our institution."

TENNEssEE.-The Gr. L. met at Nashville, Oct. 6th, A. L.5856 ; John S. Dashiell G. M. The prcceedings contain 50 pages, rather badly printed. The Gr. Master's address says nothing of the workings of the craft within the Hate. They furnish each Ludge with 'Tanehil's Manual,' and require the work to conform to it. The G. Sec'y, Bro. Fuller, has furnished fuller tables or statistics than most of the other Gr. Secretaries, for which he has our special thanks.

The report of the Com. on For. Cor. is published without a name; but we find in the proceedings that they paid Wilkins Tanehil, P G. M., three hundred dollars as chairman of the Com. of F. C. We suppose the report is from his pen. It reviews the proceedings of 36 Lodge~, which "the committee have examined with great interest and much care." The report is published as an appendix, with separate paging, so that extra copies can be placed in the hands of the fraternity at lillIe expense, th us giving to the members of the Lodges a knowledge of what is doing among their brethren in other States.

TExAs.-The G. L. met at Galveston, Jan. 21, A. L. 5856; E. B. Nichols, G. M. The Gr. M. refers to the rapid inerelse, or llHr Order, but "sees nothing to justify any fears for our safety." They publish the reports of the D. D. G. M" which show the working of the <'l'aft in tbe State very much in detail. Indeed, we know more of the actual transactions, doings and progress of masonry in Texas than we do in our 9Wll State, and we have been for years a member of ~his G. L. We recommend the publication of at least a synopsis of the reports of our own D. D. G. M. to your consideration.

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They Iwd a public address, which was printed and distribu\ed among the members; a proceeding well worthy of imitation.

Bro. Neill presented an able report on correspondence, reviewing the proceedings of 21 G. Lodges, and complains that they are neglected by fhe (Ither G. L. j he pitches into Bro. Wallace, of Iowa, for his strictures heretofore, and by some mistake or negligence of Bro. Wallace, they have 'caught him on the hip," and take care "to feed fat the ancient grudge they bear him," winding up by "hoping he will p:\y the G. Chaplain a liberal salary to lecture him soundly on hill moral delinquencies."

VIRGINIA. The Gr. L. met at Richmond, D~c. 8th, A. L. 5856; James A. Leitch, G. M. He says, "Standing as I do Ilmong the aged and experienced brethren who have borne up the Ark illsunshille and in storm, permit me to admonish you to guard well the avenues to the Temple. Admit none but the Intelligent apd worthy; do not increase your numbers at the expense of the respedability of you r Lodges; sacrifice notld'llg fhat belongs to masonry, for the llake of writing legion in your archives."

They have a funded property of $16,250, which is paying a handsome revenue. We think the plan worthy of consideration. Suppose all the surplus fUlids of this G. L. had been funded, say in the Bank of Missouri, the income would defray all the expenses proper even if the G. L. should pay one member from each Lodge, and leave a surplus for charitable purposes ten times as large as we now use.

The report from the CommiLtee on Masonic Jurisprudence is published by itself in a pamphlet of 41 pages, and treats ably and very lengthily on the subjects of "non-affiliation, petitions, emergencies," &c. On the 'subject of pe~itions they say, "We have heard with great surplise that a cllstom has obtained in many Lodges, to refer the petition to a committee appointed to investigate and report upon the character of the applicant." We are surprised at their surprise, for we beheve the "custom has obtained" in all the other States.

VERMoNT.-The Grand Lodge met at Burlington January 9th, A. L. 5856. Phillip C. Tucker G. M. The Grand Masler's Address is long. and reviews most of the .opics which a Grand MasLer should notice.

He alludes to the death of P. G. M. Haswell, and we see "that the Grand Lodge, was assembled 11l the large numbers, and placed his remains in the Grave, with all the honors they could pay, and all the Ludges were placed in mourning, to do honor to his memory."

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We copy a portion of the remarks, made when the Brethren were around the Grave, when the Sprig 01 Cassia-that emblem of immortalily-pa~sed from the hands of the Brethren, to Test upon the coffin in the Grave. "God has laken our friend, he has passed on, into that Grand Lodge above, whose door is the Grave, taken his first degree, in those arcana of the spirit world, into which death shan ini路 tiate u~ all, his journey is towards that far-far west-which lies beyond the shore of time, he will never return Lo us, but we shall go to him."

Brotber Hollenbeck Grand SecretDry, and Chairman of the Committee of Foreign Correspondence, reviews the proceedings of twentynine 'G. Lodges, he notices Brother Hacker's Indiana report which has ('alled forth so much comment, and suggests" thaI in the tilts at wrongs, he may se:~, he must beware of quixotic wind-mills."

We notice one thing new, at least to us. One of the Lodges by order 01 the Grand Lodge, is held in two places, four months in one, and eight months in the olher. We should suppose it was bad enough to have travelling Granr! Lodg-es, without pUlling the subordinates on wheels, however, de gustibus non disputandum, and we suppose it suits our Yankee Brethren.

Mr. Peter G. Smith, a resident of Vermont, went to Boston, in Massachuse((s, and was, as he claimed, made a Mason. in a Lodge of colored people. On his return to Vermont, he applied for admission to a Lodge, but was refused, on the ground that he was made in a Clandestine Lodge. He wrote to Boston for inlormation, and received the following answer: No.6 Southac stred, Boston.

September, 1855, A. L. 5.855.

P. G Smitll, E~q.: My Dear Sir and Brother-Yours of AUgl,st 14th, came duly to j路wnrl. You say, that lhe Gmnd !'tfaster of Vermont says, that the Colored Ma~ons had their Charter taken from them, and that they are now working without a Charter. \\.e reply that the charge is false, from beginning to end. The original Charter is now in our po~session, and aiwa.ys has been, and we worked under it, until after the war between this counl ry and Great Britain, when the Colored Masons held a Convention, and declared themselves independent the same, (is the whites had. already dcJl1e. This was done on account of the difficulty' of making returns to the Mother CUllntry. There has always Decn the best feeling, and our Brethren all visit the Lodges, not only in England, but i"

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all parta of 1M World. If the Grand Master of Vermont wishe. more light, we are prepared to give it to him, or if he has a curiosity, lie can see the original Charter.

Yours fraternally, J. S. ROCK, Corresponding Secretary of Prince Hall Grand Lodge."

This letter was sent to Philip C. Tucker, Grand Master of Ver路 mont, who answered that "it ir supposed to bEl trlle, that on the 20th of September, 1784, a Charter for a Masons Lodge was granted to Prince Hall, and others, by lhe G. L. of England, and bore the name of African Lodge No. 459, and was located at Boston. That Lodge did not continue its connection for many years with the Grand Lodge of England. and its registration was stricken from the rolls more than fifty years ago."

The case was submitted to the Grand Master of Massachusetts, who returned answer as follows: " M. W. P. C. Tucker, Dear Sir-In reply to yours, I can only reaffirm that lhe Grand Lodge of this State, does not recognize the Prince Hall Grand Lodge, or any other Lodge of Colored Masons in this State, and that no Colored Masons have ever visiled,or would be allowed to visit our Lodges; no White Mason, to my knowledge ever ~nteTed a Black Lodge, so far as I have ascertained. The Blacks once had a Charter from England, which Charter (a copy being taken) was returned for alteration, and ""ns neyer sent back to this country, and said copy, is all the Blacks now have:' Fraternally yours, WINSLOW LEWIS, Grand Master.

WISCOl'lSll'l.-The Grand Lodge convened at Milwnukee, June 10th, 1856-Henry M. Billings, Grand Master. This address contains little information of the workings of the craft in his jurisdiction.

We noticed in Ollr examination of the reports of t.he LoJges U. D., very frequent violations of the rules of masonry in aJmitting candidates- but we were well aware, from expp.rience, that in the establishment of a new Lodge, there exists an anxiety to increase its membership, an excilcment on the part of lhe people, an out.side pressure, which it is hard to resist, much more to overcome,-which admits into

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our building much bad material, many ashlars that can never be squared; such we know, is the general result of making new Lodges. But we were not prepared for so great an outrap:e as was perpetrated by Kegousa LodKe, U. D. The petition of A. T. Fleetwood was balloted on thr.ee times, and not being clear, he was declared only rejected, and so enteral on the minutes of the Lodge, alter transacting the business they had on hand. "Brother W 1Jl. Murdock, of Janesville Lodge, moved the ballot he reconsidered. Brother Powers called the attention of the D. D. G. M., then presiding, that two of the brothers who were present at the former ballot, were absent, but the D. D. G. M. put the question, which being carried, a new ballot was had, and Mr. Fleetwood elected." What business a visitor from another Lodge had to move a reconsideration, when the ancient charges and the constitution of the Grand Lodge itself say, "no candidate shall be initiated without a clear and unanimous vote in his favor ;" under what pretext the objecting brethren were induced to leave, or what trick, machinery or chicanery was used, we know not; but certain it is, that if such proceedings are tolerated, if anyone set of workmen can thus impose their work upon the craft, then another can, and those that can stay latest, will control the whole matter.

We notice that Brot.her John W. Bicknell, D. D. G. M., on a visit "opened a Master Mason's Lodge, and granted dispensations to initiate, pass and raise a candidate, who was about to leave the country."

Weare opposed to the exercise of such power, even if possessed by a D. D. G. M., which has been doubted by high authority, and how the brother could screw his conscience up to answer that the candidate hld made suitable proficiency in the preceding degreo; passeth our comprehension.

The Committee on Foreign Correspondence review the proceedings of eleven Grand Lodges, and present such matters as they have found therein of special interest to the fraternity."

We have endeavored to notice as briefly as possible the proceedings of all the Grand Lodges which have been sent tu us, and that the actions of Grand Lodges upon important points may be the more vividly fleen, we have placed together an abstract of their decisions.

Among the questions which are being considered by the Masonic world, perhaps none is of more importance, or destined to influence the craft for good or evil, than the one of non-affiliation. We give

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the opinion of the different Grand Lodges so far as expressed in their proceedings.

Alabama says, "no power can relieve him from his moral and personal obligation to perform his masonirl duties."

Arkansas declares, "that a non-affiliated Mason is not a worthy brother of any degree, and is entitled to none of those rights, benefits and privileges which belong to worthy brothers only, and that he has no right to visit a Lodge, nor to masonic relief, nor to join in processions, nor to masonic burial."

California dedart's the same, and that it is "obligatory upon all masons to belong to some Lodge."

Connecticut forbids the granting of demits, except to join another L. Georgia says, "he divests himself of all the rights and privileges, which belong to him as a member of the organization, among which are: visitation, pecuniary aid, participating in public ceremonies, and masonic burial."

District of Columbia has the same rule.

Illinois has the same rule and declares that "it is contrary to the ancient usages to reside near a Lodge without becoming a member thereof.'"

Indiana has the same rule, and prohibits aU visitation by those, that remain non-affiliated for six months.

Iowa says, "nine out of ten of all the tedious unsatisfactory examimtions are those of the Don-affiliated; the working Mason is always ready to give a reason for the hope that is in him."

Louisiana forbids "any Mason, who lives in the vicinity of a Lodge one year and does not apply to affiliate, frorn visiting a Lodge, assisting in public ceremonies, or having masonio burial." .

Mississippi declares, "they shall be deprived of all the rights, benefits, and privileges of the Lodge."

Kentucky-Grand Master Tyler says, "so large has the proportion of demitted Masons become in Kentucky, that they control the legislation and embarrass the proceedings of the Lodges in a way and to an extent that is incredible, save to those acquainted with the facts."

He "recommends a law, requiring all non-affiliated Masons to pay a sum certain to the nearest Lodge for charitable purposes, and to punish the failure (except from inability) with expulsion." The question was referred to the next Grand Lodge for adjudication.

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membership-even if practicable-gives very slight promise of benefit of either party. If brethren feel so little interest as to stand aloof, the question may well arise, whether they are to be regarded as worthy brethren, and come within the rule in cases of emergency."

Michigan thinks "the compulsory method of keeping Masons after they have OQce been made repugnant to the voluntary character of the institution, every candidate comes of his own free will and accord, and surely, we should desire to keep none among us after that free will is no longer felt.

Maryland thinks, "there is no proces~ to compel the delinquent to pay a Lod~e," the only remedy is expubion.

New Hampshire says, "it is clearly unmasonic, and was never known until new societies have sprung up, trying to imitate our time honored institution."

New York permits her members to demit, but "forbids the giving of masonic relief to any, who ~hal1 not prove themselves affiliated Masons."

North Carolina says, "no Mason has a right to non-affiliate himself, and no Lodge possesses the power to allow a brother to withdraw of his own accord."

Ohio directs the Lodges "to withhold from non-affiliated Masons the right ot'visiting Lodges, participating in public ceremonies and masonic interment, and to discriminate in the dispensation of charity."

Rhode Island says, "they claim more than their rights-they are among us, but not of us; but what to do with them is a difficult mat路 ter to det('rmine."

South Carolina directs the Lodges "not to give relief to any applicant, unless he gives satisfactory evidence of being an affiliated mason;" but thinks, "we cann.ot deny to any man the right 'of withdrawing, whenever he pleases."

Vir~inia says, "this Grand Lodge insists upon every Mason becoming a member of some Lodge," and "that non-affiliated Masons shall not be entitled to visit a Lodge, join in a masonic proce!sion, or be entitled to masonic burial, or to pecuniary aid from a Lodge."

Texas requires "each subordinate Lodge not to admit any non-affiliating Mason to visit a Lodge more than once, except upon payment of fifty cents for each admission, nor to allow them to join in any public ceremonies of the order; without the payment of the same amount as the

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yearly dues in the Lodge." She "does not recognize the right of a Mason ttJ demit."

Tennessee allows demits, but reprobates the practice.

Wisconsin permits any member in good standing to demit.

Our own Grand Lodge declares, "that no brother shall be permitted to demit frorn any Lodge, except for the purpose of trav~l1ing, or to join another Lod/te."

It will be seen from these extracts. that the question is yet far from being settled. Most of the Grand Lodges allow tbeir members to demit, but condemn the practice.

Probably, the true ground is that laid down by Oliver Mackey, Morris, and others, that a Mason in good standing has a right to demit, but by so doing, he debars himself from visiting Lodges, assisting in public ceremonies, receiving pecuniary aid from the Lodge, and masonic interment; but is entitled to individual aid and assistance as a Mason, and is bound by all requirements of his obligation. In this reo spect the doctrine is, "once a Mason always a Mason."

Of late years, the subject of temperance has been often mooted. in both, Grand and Subordinate Lodges, and sometimes, with more zeal than discretion. That our brethren may see how the question is treated, we make the fonowing extracts: Alabama declares, "that the retail traffic in alcoholic drinks ill demoralizng in its tendency-opposed "to the principles or the Order, and therefore inconsistent with the masonic characer."

Arkansas declare'l, "the intemperate use of ardent spirits ulltna路 sonic, and that such as are guilty of such unmasonic conduct, ~hall be subject to admonition, suspension, or expulsion.

California says, "temperance is one o[ the most sacred precepts of masonry-she sanctions no departure trom this cherished precept, nor brook~ intemperance in any form."

Indiana resolves, that it is highly 'llnmasonic for any member to engage in the manufacture or traffic of ardent spirits, and sustained a subordinate Lodge in expelling a member, for being engaged in retailing spirituous liquoTs." Louisiana resolves, "that it is the duty of ull masons, carefully, at all times, to abstain from intemperance, swearing, gambling, and evil speaking."

Illinois requires "all subordinate Lodges to root out the evil of intemperance."

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New York declares, "it is their duty to restrain intemperance among their members."

Oregon declares "intemperance an infraction of the masonic obligation, ahd should be punisherll>s such."

North Carolina, Tennessee and Texas have similar regulations.

We think that temperance is taught by our ritual, and should be - strictly observed, but we very much doubt the propriety or usefulness of the Grand Lodges passing so many resolutions, year after year, upon the subject.

We think there should be some general rule. Let drunkenness, profanity, gambling, and kindred vices, be promptly met by suspension, or if need be, by expulsion; let the Ii~t of expulsions be collect.ed to-gether and published, and circulated through each jurisdiction, so we may know who are unworthy, and we think our Lodgeb will soon be purified; no one will wish to see his name published from Maine to Texas, as an expelled Mason and a disgraced man.

Certainly, it would cause the brethren to walk more circumspectly.

Grand Lodge of Canada.-The Grand Lodges of the District of Columbia, Indiana, Iowa, Florida. Louisiana, Kentucky, New Jersey,_ Oregon and Vermont have recognized her as an independent Grand Lodge. Alabama, Connecticut, Illinois, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, Rhode hland and Missouri have refused to recognize hp.r as being legally constitut.ed.

Maine referred the subjeet to the next Grund路Lodge, Kansas referred the subject to a committee, who did Ill,t report. and the other Grand Lodges, whose proceedings have been received by us, eXlJressed no opinion in the premises.

From recent intelligence, we think that the difficulties will be arranged, and that the Grand Lodge of Canada, perhaps, under a new organization will be recognized, both by our Grand Lodges and that of England. It must be done in some shape, sooner or later, and we trust, that it will be dllne by the conse nt of all parties. We see no occasion for our Grand Lodge to take any further steps at present.

Uniformity of worl, .-Much complaint has been made on the subject of work, and its uniformity.

Alabama, Illinois, Kansas, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Oregon, Rhode Island, Tennessee and Wisconsin exemplify the work in the Grand Lodge.

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California has a "Lodge of instruction for exemplifying the work."

Indiana has a plan to divide the Stute into districts, and the Maslets of each Lodge in the district to meet together, and be instructed by the Grand Lecturer.

Iowa has district Grand Lecturers, to visit each Lodge once a year and exemplify the work.

Maine requires each D. D. G. M. to call a convention in his district, twice in each year, for the purpose of instruction.

New York has a Lodge of instruction under the control of the Grand oRipers.

Ohio requires the D. D. G. Masters to meet together, and agree upon the work, and that they shall annually rehearse the same in the presence of the G. M., who shall correct all errors, and then the'ueputies shall communicate the work to the different Lodge~.

Oregon has Grand Inspectors to determine the work to be used.

Louisiana and Tennessee have a committee on work.

Texas has a committee on work, who report and exemplify at each session of the Grand Lodge.

Virginia has a "grand working committee, as cllstodians of the work," who exemplify it in the Grand Lodge."

Wisconsin requires the D. D. G. Masters to fix on the work, and lectures to be used, and then call conventions of the Masters and Wardens, for the purpose of instruction.

The subject of uniformity of work has been often agitated in this Grand Lodge, and so far, to very little purpose.

Two years ago, the G. M. stated in his address that "but few, if any Lodges, within ollr jurisdiction could tell what the work of the Grand Lodge of Missouri was. and so far, no available efforts have been made to remedy the evil.路' After a full examination of the systems of other Grand Lodges, we think, that perhaps as j!ood a plan as any would be to require the D. D. G. Masters to exemplily the work in the Grand Lodge every nig: t ofits session, subject to correction from the Grand officers, and that they be required to eO/Ilmunicate the same to the Masters and Wardens of each Lodge, and forbid the installation of any Master or Warden, until he hlld, within a year, received the work ft om the D. D. G. M., or been present at the exemplification thereof in the Grand Lodge. We commend the subject to your consideration, as one of great i~portance to the craft,at the present time.

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Masonic J urisdiction.-This question is becoming definitely settled.

W-!len in 1853 a memorial wa~ presented to this Grand Lodge from several subordinates, complaining of an invasion of their rights, and the matter fraternally referred to a sister Grand LodKe, it was met in no friendly spirit; the memorialists were stigmatized as slanderers, and we were "ery peremptorily info~med that as their constitution was twenty years the oldest, they had a right to make Masons of Missourians.

At the same time, one Raphael Keiler, of St. Louis, had the degrees conferred in Excelsior Lodge, New York, a"ld applying to visit Naphthali Lodge was refused admittance, because they deemed him iIIeg'l.lly made and unworthy. This action of tbe Lodge brought out some ill tempered remarks (rom Excelsior Lodge, with an avowal of sustaining Keiler, and demanding his recognition as a Masoll.

The case was brought by Keiler before this Grand Lodge, where our able Brother C. C. Carrol made a brilliant effort to obtain a reversal of the decision of Naphthali Lodge, but without success. The action of the Grand Lodge, in excludin~ from masonic communication those above referred to, has been variously commented upon by the different Grllnd Lodges.

California admits no one not the resident of the State tweh'e months, and declares that "no Lodge shall admit or receiveto masonic communication in any form whatevel' any person, a resident of that State at the time, claiming to have received the degrees in any other jurisdiction without proprr permission." ' The Committee on Foreign Correspondence, in reviewing the proceedings of our Grand Lodge, says, "A very excellent report was presented by a Special Committee on the subject of border difficulties with Kentucky, relative to her assumption to make Masons of resi. dents in Missouri. We have no space to give any portion of it, but cannot rerrain from expressing our opinion that not only in the merits of the question involved, but in the forbearing, mild, and truly masonic spirit, with which it is discussed, our brethren of Missouri are rather ahead of those across the river."

Connecticut forb ius "any Lodge to initiate any individual, residing wit hin the j urisdiclion of another Grand Lodge."

Brother Storer, Chairman of the Committee of Foreign Correspondence, ill his report says, "there is something of an unpleasant "border difficulty" between the Grand Lodges of Missouri and Kentucky, in conseqnence of the latter having allowed her Subordinates to initi-

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ate candidates from the jurisdiction of the former. The Grand Lodge of Kentu..:ky, for a time, took no notice of the fraternal reque,;t to discontinue the practice of going out of her jurisdiction in search of materials for the Temple, and finally justified the practice by saying that her constitution permits it, and as that instrument is twenty years older than the constitution of her sister of Missouri, the latter should not ask her to change her practice, but ought rather herself adopt a rule that should conform to the existing state of things. Wifhout wishing to interfere we must say, that our Missouri brethren seem to have the best of the argument j and that the Grand Lodge of Kentucky, if she persists in the practice alleged, does it in direct opposition to the almust univer3al sentiments of American Masons."

Florida "considers the act not only a lack of courtesy, but an absolute usurpation of power."

Georgia condemns the practice and says, "Why make a Mason of a man who could never enter the portals of a Lodge whllre he resides P" Illinois takes similar views.

Indiana not only forbids the act, but makes it the imperative duty of the G. M. to arrest the charter of the Lodge so offending.

We find that the G. M. had occasion to enforce the rule, and as it lihows how Masons are sometimes-we had almost said frequentlymade, we copy his. statement: "I received written charges, preferred by the Wardens and Deacons of Lawrence Lodge No. 106, to the effect that the Master of that Lodge had, at a called meeting, without the knowledge of the complainants, and many others of the members, epened a Lodge, received a petition from an individual residing in Kentucky, and after some adverse votes, which were overcome by unusual means, conferred upon him the first degree. This was Saturday night; on Monday night following, they conferred upon him the second degree, and on Tuesday night the third. I at once advised the Lodge, and receiving from the Master an answer admitting the charges, promptly arrested the charter.

Iowa condemns the practice without qualification-"in every thing else the jurisdiction is limited by the boundary of the State, and we do not see why it should not be so in conferring degrees."

Louisiana thinks "trouble will continue unless the State boundaries are recognized," and forbids "the admission of anyone, not a citizen of the State."

Massachusetts, North Carolina, New Jersey, Rhode Island and Texa' have similar rules, and express similar opinions.

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Ohio had a border difficulty with Kentllcky, similar to ours, which was settled by the Kentucky Lodge, promising to do so no more. Like us, she did not wish her to refuse material put upon the walls by other workmen.

New York, since the Keiler case, has adopted a resolution, requiring a year's residence in the State.

Vermont resolves, "that her Lodges shall not admit or acknowledge as Masons, those made in other States without her consent."

The National Masonic Convention, held at Washington, asserts "it is a well settled principle in the masonic jurisprudence of this country, that the jurisdiction of a Grand Lodge extends with the territorial limits of the State in which it is located."

Signed: DAVID CLOPTON, A. C. SMITH, FINDLEY M. KING, CHARLES GILMAN, B. B. FRENCH. In the masonic Congress recently held in France, it was decided that "befor!3 initiatin~ a non-resident, inquiry shall be made of the authorities of the country to which he owes allegiance."

With such high authority, and with such unanimity of opinion, we may consider the question fully settled.

We regret, however, to find the old adage verified that evil trees will bring forth corrupt fruit-in the one case, which caused our St. Louis Brethren so much trouble, the individual has been arrested for swindling and obtaining goods under false pretences, in the city of Baltimore; and in the other, the individual has been charged in the courts of his country with the dark and damning crime of perjury.

Upon us as Missouri Masons, they have no claims-our Grand Lodge has forbid us to recognize either of them as Masons; those that have made them such. against rule. and against right, are responsible for the evil. Weare sorry that our -Brethren erred, sorry that our predictions have been verified, and .that those they attempted to make Masons have not adhered to the doctrines taught them in the Lodgeroom, sorry for those who have suffered from their- crimes, and earnestly hope that no one in Baltimore has been induced to part with his goo:ls by the fraternal sign. and we trust that henceforth no one will be admitted within our Teml'le who cannot gain admittance at his own door and among his own neighbolS.

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Confederation.-Thc plan proposed by the Masonic Convention at Washington, has not met with that success its friends anticipated.

Florida, District of Columbia, Maine, Michigan and Rhode Island accepted the proposition.

Kentucky refused "to become a party.'

Indiana" is directly opposed in principle to the whole concern."

Iowa says: "all their lengthy articles of confederation amount to nothing."

Minnesota thinks "the plan entirely impracticable."

New Jersey" disapproves the plan."

New York favors the plan, but G. M. Evans thinks" it would be hurtful in itself, and pernicious in its tendencies."

North Carolina thinks it " ineffectual and inoperative.

Virginia" thinks it unnecessary and dangerous."

Oregon and Missouri reject the plan. .

We belieye any attempt at a general Grand Lodge, in any shape, would be unpopular at the present time, and we think 1I1meces~ary and useless.

In concluding we wish to spe.1k of our own position. Committees of Foreign Correspondence have become one of the "Powers that be" in Masonry; their reports have become almost the only means by which the Mason of one State can ascertain what is doing in the others, and we fear, that sometimes, when placed in incompetent hands, they haVll been made the conduits of the writer's vagaries, rather than a calm, di~passionate synopsis, of the working of the craft.

We present the views of SOfie of our cotem poraries upon the subject of their duty.

Alabama thinks it "the best usage, to report rewlulions; and just as many as may be adopted, the Grand Lodge is responsible for, and nothing more."

Iowa thinks " that the safe, and true ground."

Arkansas.-Brother Pike says: "The report is designed as a review of Masonry, to give a general idea of the condition of Masonry elsewhere, with such extracts 8.8 the committee may think will interest the Brethren, the report, of course, speaking the conclusions of the committee alldnot the views of the Grand Lodge."

Connecticut entertains the same opinions, and has the report in printed form, ready for distribution to the members.

Texas holds the report to be "merely the enunciation of the views of the committee, and not of the Grand Lodge."

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Kentucky has the report printed, and considers it the views of the committee, Bruther Morris say~: "Nothing in modern times, has benefitted Masonry so much as these reports; the mind that first conceived the plan deserves a monument higher that the eastern portico of the Temple."

Delaware S3YS: "For some years past, this commmiaee has transgressed the limits of the Constitutional power, and has reached a point out of sight entirely of its original design. It has become a Legislative body; a mass of laws might be compiled from its reports, clqual to the pandects, or the institutes."

After a 10nK catalogue of usurpations, equal to those set forth in the Declaration of Independence, they say "It looks wise and talks the philosopher; it writes profound and unintelligible prose. :Many other things it has come to be, and to do, and has been made, in many cases, the channels of flattery 'usque ad nauseam,' on the one side, and of resentment, uncharitableness, and envious disparagement, on the other." \Ve have given this small extract, including the Latin, to show our Brethren that the lash has been held over us, if we were to praise, or censure, and ha\'ing the fear of our Delaware Brethren before our eyes, we have tried to be particularly careful.

Grand Master Evans, of New York, says: " I should like to see in the hands of every Mason, the reports of the Committee of Foreign Correspondence, from every jurisdiction, for the last ten years. I hope some Brother will commence their compilation, which, if judiciously selected, and properly arranged, will make a most valuable work. There are thousands cf Masons who have never read, or seen these reports; they are the result of much care and 1a.bor, some ofthem beautifully wriUen, and bear the stamp of intelligenc~ and mental vigor.

The evitlence of deep research, the gems {)f brilliant thought, which sparkle through the whole, will command their perusal, and return a rich reward."

Grand ]\tIaster Clopton says: "They are founding for us the groundwork of a Masonic history, more perfect and lasting than could be attained by any other means. II California thinh "that the report.s are entitled to such consideration, as the known reputation or apparent ability of the authors may justify, whether they be adopted by the Grand Lodge or not; and the Yote of the Grand Lodge is quite as likely to be erroneous, as the conclusions of such a Mason as ought to be selected to perform a duty

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so important. We have seen some reports, which the Grand Lo"lge, to whom they w ere presented, ought not only have refused to adopt, but to bave declined to publish, and we have read others, to which the formal sanction of Iluch a body would have lent no additional impor. tance. All matters requiring action should be presented in accGmpanying resolutions, and where no specific action is necessary, it is suffi路 cient that the report be received."

Brother Storer of Connecticut says: "We do not as k or expect the Grand Lodge to adCYJ!l our reports; she usually accepts them, and then adopts--or rejects-any accompanying resolution, as may be deemed expedient. The report itself expresses only the opinions of the writer.

We trust mutilations will never be made in any report presented to this Grand Lodge, by any committee whatever; should such a course be determined on, we hope some Brother-willing to undergo the operation-will have the privilege, of presenting the subject fl>r dissection."

Having had some experience, in the onerl>US and laborious duties of the committee, we make a few suggestions for the consideration of the Grand Lodge.

We think the present system defective. A committee is appointed ; but really one person, the chairman, does all the work, and it is really his report. Frequently a very incompetent, or as in oUf c..se-an inexperienced Brother-is selected as Chairman, and the report is any thing else than a review of the workings of the craft; some hobby horse is mounted, some one idea is got after, ~nd chased to the end of the report, with little benefit to the writer, and much less to the reader; sometiines it is of the snapping turtle order, like our Brother Hacker of Indiana, or as misanthropic, as the one by our Delaware Brother, who must have been very bilious when he wrote it.

The plan we suggest is the one adopted by South Carolina, California, Illinois, Michigan, New Hampshire, New Jersey, Oregon and Vermont, to make the Grand Secretary Chairman of the Committee, or what would be better, because more simple, let him make a report on Foreign Correspondence, or, if the duties would be to onerous, have a Corresponding Grand Secretary, for that especial purpl>Se, as they have in Massachusetts and some other Slates.

But, whether the Grand Secretary makes the repol't, or it be made by the Chairman of the Committee, as at present, let them be paid, as they are in IVlaine, Tennessee, Connectieut, an~ some other States.

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We slleak from experience, when we say, that no one can afford, to fait.hfully do his duty, and analyze the proocedings of the several Grand Lodges, anJ make such a report as the Brethren ought to have, without remuneration. We speak freely, because under no circumstance can we again attempt to discharge the duty.

Our plan would be, to let the Grand Secretary make the report, which he could do, more at leisure, as he would receive the proceeding~ of other Grand Lodges at different times during the year, and would have time to analyze them, and select such matter as would be of interest to the craft. Let him have it printed in advance of the meeting of the Grand Lodges, as is done in many of the States, and let every member have a copy, and furnish the Lodges with copies sufficient for all their members. Under the present system of printing the Grand Lodge Journal, it makes too voluminous and expensive a work for general circulation; not one Mason in ten ever ~ets to see one, or finds out what his own or any other Grand Lodge is doIng, for the welfare of the fraternity. If to the report could be added the Grand Master's address, (which should give a history of the workings of the craft within the State,) and a synopsis of all the decisions upon Masonic questions, a list of the Lodges, their time of meeting, and the names of the members, we think the plan would be complete.

We especially urge the publication of the names of the members, a9 is done by over three-fourths of our Grand Lodges. We wish to know who are Masons in Missouri. It is a source of much /(ratifica. tion to us, to look over the list of other Grand Lodges and find old and familiar names. In one case it saved our pocket and that of our Breth. ren from a depletion, A professed member of a Kentucky Lodge applied for assistance; aCter going through an examination by the officers of our Lodge, in which everything appeared satisfac('orJ, we turned his attention to the fact that the published returns of his own Lodge showed that he was not worthy of Masonic aid.

Every Mason in the State would have a history of. the current events, concerning the fraternity, would know the name of e\'ery Mason in the State. and in a few years, would have a respectable libraryof modern, ever)' day, and therefore valuable, Masonic information.

We have addeu to our report, a table of statistics, which, although incomplete, will give some idea of the strength and resources of the fraternity.

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We regret that our report is not more perfect; but we trust its imperfections will be overlooked by our Brethren. We do not, and cannot, expect it to cOl1'pare with the reports of older and abler writers, yet we think we have presented most of the topics discussed by cur Sister Grand Lodges, and trmt that we are aisisting in some degree in building up our great moral Temple.

Respectfully submitted.

GEORGE WHITCOMB, Chairman.

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The 6th Section, 4th Article, of By-Laws, shall be read as follows: " The Lodges shall be formed into Districts by the G. Master, for each of which he shall annually appoint a D. D. Gr. Master, who shall be at the time of his appointment a Past Master of this jurisdiction."

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By Bro. J. W. Crane: Strike out of Article 1~, Sections 2, 3 and 4.

Bj'Rt. W. John W. Luke: Altice 11, Section 5, add, "Unless the visit should be made at a regular meeting, when no previous notice shall be required."

By Bro. Knight: Strike ont Section 2 of Article 19, and insert the following: "No non-affiliated mason will be allowed to participate in the Charity Fund of this Grand Lodge 01' of any of its Subordinates, unless he has recently demitted, or unless he gives satisfactory reasons for not being affiliated at the date of his application; nor shall a non-affilillted mason be permitted to visit a Lodge more than twice without the unanimous consent of the members present. " Bro. Levy offered the following amendment to the foregoing: Insert after the words, Non-affiliated Mason, " Who shall have been such for a longer term than twelve months."

And after Non-affiliated Mason, on third line, "\Vho shall have been such for a longer term than twelve months."

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3 33 6 67 10 129 Constantine .................................... 29 9 50 19 00 5750 163 Occidental ................... '..................

3 33 6 67 10 116 Davis......................................... ;... 12 450 9 00 25 50 81 Neosho, on account ..........................

16 66 33 34 50 131 Potosi ...........................................

18 4 66 9 34 37 87 WashinBton ................... ,................

3 66 7 34 11 128 Kirksvi e.......................................

17 50 5 83 11 67 3750 86 Mitchell .........................................

4 33 8 67 13 81 Neosho, on account..........................

25 00 50 00 75 44 Rochester.......................................

3 33 6 67 10 Vooster, balance on scholarship.......... 29 29 99 Mt. Vernon.....................................

36 6 8313 67 56 50 35 Mercer ...........................................

818 5 0010 00 41 133 Star of the West, years IBM and 1856•• 36 8 0016 00 60 103 Carthage ........................................

18 4 66 9 34 32 107 Golden Square, 1854, '55 and '56........ 25 1 41 50 83 00 149 50 21 New London....................................

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22 Wellington.............................. 27 18 23 Florida ................................... l8 24 Wyaconda..............................

36 25 Naph·hali. ............................... 11 18 26 Mexico..................... ·.............. 13 [8 28 St. John's ............................... 3 29 Osage ..................................... 12 31 Liberty...................................

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36 48 Fulton ...................................

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156 Giddings................................. 28 157 North Star .............................. 14 159 Pacific ....................................

3 18 160 Edina ................................... 27 l 161 ROb Morris.............................. 2 163 Occidental ........................... ~ 10 18 " Int. on loan of $300 1 164,Joacbim ................................. 24 18 85r°bnSOn .................................

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Dispensation Degrees PRIDE OF THE WEST. Dispensation Degrees TUSCUMBlA. Dispensation Degrees Charter HARTFORD. Dispenilation Degrees Cha,rter HARMONY. Dispensation ELDORADO. Degrees Charter

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LODGES U. D.-Continued.

'Orphans' ContinFund. gent.

1857.

WINCHESTER. Degrees BENEVOLENCE. Dispensation, bal..

Degrees Charter POINT PLEASANT. BO URBO N~~&e(::~~n~~ii~d路 Degrees Charter

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RECAPITULATION. 1856.

1857.

"

Amount received on year 1856, after publishing Proceedings .

Amount received on Chartered Lodges to date .. " . , , , Lodges U. D .

$895 00 4,655 25 558 00 $6,108 25

Credits.

By Grand Secretary, fee paid to Grand Treasurer on Union Lodge

3 00 - -

$6,105 25 6,105 25

By amt. paid Grand Treasl.1rer, as per receipts .......

1

E. E. St. Louis. June 1ith, 185i.

A. O'SULLIVAN, Gr. Secretary.

Of the foregoing there wns received on Orphans' Fund Prmcipal of Scholarships Interest on " Charity and Contingent Fund

$1,250 330 1,479 3,045

00 32 08 85

$6,105 25

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I John D. Daggett, Grand 1'1'easurer, in account with Grand Lodge of Missouri.

1857.

May 29th.

June 17th.

DR. For Balance per Report of Committee, including loan to Occidental Lodge............................ $5,297 87 Amount received of Grand Secretary since report 347 15 $5,645 02

May 30th.

June 1st.

June 12th.

CR. Amount paid to W. T. Davis $3,500 " " " S. F. Currie............. 434 " Counterfeit notes.................

15 " paid Grand Tyleru..............

75 " ., Grand Secretary........... 750 " "some incidental Exp......

32 " "Melody.....................

74

00 00 00 00 00 72 03 $4,880 75 $764 27

JOHN D. DAGGETT, Grand Treasurer.

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The following Table is made in accordance with the requirements of Sec. 10, .f1rt. 10, page 20, Book of Constitutions Grand Lodge,for year 1857.

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1 Missouri 6 3 5 5 9 2Meridian 3 1 1 1 61 1 3 Beacon..

8 1 1 31 4 Howard. .. ..

2.

5 Taylor : 7 4 2 2 1 6 Ark........................

7 8 5 5 31 7 Grover, from year 1856........

8 Williamsburg 5 4 4 1 1 9 Geo. Washington 10 7 5 8 3 11 Pauldingville ..

1 2 12 Tyro 4 4 3 2 13 Rising Sun..................

5 3 5 2 14 Auburn......

5 6 6 1 6 15 Central.....................

3 3 4 1 16 Memphis 91211 3 4 17 Clarksville, from 1856..................................

18 Palmyra 1 1 1 2 99 Paria Union 1 2 5 20 St. Louis.........

7 5 5 21 New London...........

6 3 3 7 22 Wellington 10 9 8 3 12 1 23 Florida 4 2 24 Wyaconda 3 2 2 2 2 25 Naphthali..........................................

1 4 6 3 2 26 Mexillo 1211 8 1 28 St.John's 8 8 5 2 4 1 29 Osage 6 4 2 3 30 Huntsville 2 1 2 1 1 31 Liberty 5 3 5 2 2 32 Lafayette 3 3 4 4 5 33 Ralls, from 1856....................

34 Troy........

8 4 6 3 1 1 35 Mercer 9 8 8 2 2 1 36 Cooper 4 3 3 38 Graham. from 1856.....

39 Tully 11 1 2 40 Mount Moriah 6' 9 9 3 41 Bolivar 11/7 8 3 2 42Middle Grove..............................................

6 43 Jefferson City.............................................. 6, 5 4 2 4 1 44 ROchester....................................

•••• 2! 2 21 2 2 45 BOnhOmme 1 46 Martha Washington, from 1856......................

47 r'ayette, from 1856...............

48 Fulton..................................

31 2 ·5 4

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58 35 30 33 52 26 27 44 62 21 33 39 45 37 61 22 26 41 40 21 50 31 25 73 2~

44 14 33 32 42 17 52 38 64 28 17 31 50 34 57 26 10 36 25 56

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TABLE OF LODGES.-Continued.

No.

Names.

42 49 Hayneville, from year 1856 .

3 I 28 50 Middletown........ ...•....

9 7 6 111 38 51 Livingston 5 1 52 Wakanda 8 5 5 212 68 53 \V eston 12 13 15 443 104 21 54 Douglass •••••••••.•.••.. .••..•..•.

1 2 2 2 37 55 Arrow Rock ·•·.. ··· .•••••••••......

9 665 2 72 56 Plat.te ··•····•••·•·••··•·•••..···•·••··· . 5 4 3 3 4 77 57 Riohmond ········.. •·•·•·····•· ..•·•·•· 51 58 Monticello ......•..•••.•• , .. 910 10 9 4 4) 59 Lancaster •.. •·•··•·•••••·•· · ..·······••••• 778 40 60 New Bloomfield , . 365 2 30 61 Osoeola, from 1856 .

41.

62 Maysville....... .•.

7 31 63 St. Mary's ·····• ·• •· .. ·.. 6 7 7 1 1 41 65 Pattonsburg 161613 '2 3 66 Linn......................

2 2 2 1 27 67 Rocheport 2 2 3 1 1 I 30 32 68 Tebo, from 1856 .

35 69 Alexandria.... ...•••.• 8 10 6 5 30 70 Roanoke 11 10 6 2 2 46 71 Savannah, from 1856; .

27 72 Danville .•...• 5 5 5 25 73 Eureka 4 3 2 2 77 74 Warren ·· ·..· ••• .. ••• 4 3 4 4 23 75 Ashley ··..··· ·..··· ..· 7 6 6 76 Independence 2 1 2 2 44 67 77 Lebanon ; 141714 1 2 78 St. Joseph 171513 9 3 1 62 79 Polar Star · · ·..···.. ·· ..· 5 2 4 4 4 1 73 80 Bridgeton ;................. 1 5 4 1 3 2 16 81 Neosho 3 3 3 330 3 40 40 82 Jackson, from 1856 .

2 48 347 3 83 Laclede · • ·•·..·····•· •·•···· .. •· .. ·•·•• 7 6 7 29 6 84 Potter ·..····•.. ······ ·..· •..•.. ·· 27 85 Jolmson . 986 3 29 86 Mitchell . 21622 62 87 Washington .. 511314 36 89 Friendship, from 1856 ·•.. ·.. •.. ··· · 27 90 Prairie .

35 91 Madison · · •• 1 2 1 52 92 Perseverance....

2 11 4 5 2 93 St. Marks.......

6 4 4 2 1 1 42 17 95 Acacia, from 1856 21 44 96 St. Andrew's......

4 4 40 97 Bethany •··· • ••..•••• 7 8 4: 3 1 47 99 Mount Vernon '"'''''''' 10 8 4 4 2 1 34 100Canton 4 2 2' 1 5 2

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TABLE OF LODGES.-Continued.

No.

Names.

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101 Greene..

8 410 4 102 Bloomington ..

6 3 2 5 103 Carthage...

5 2 104 Heroine 1 1 2 4 1 lU5 Relief 7 7 6 .

107 Golden Squll.l'e...

6 5 4: 2 7 108 New Madrid.......

3 3 4 3 1 1 109 Montezuma................................................. 7 6 5 3 4: ] 110 Marcus...

1 I 1 4 4 111 Trenton ' 8 7 8 3 2 112 Ellell 5 3 3 1 2 113 Plattsburg 3 3 3 114 Waverley 2 3 3 1 115 Sibley 1 2 2 4: 4: 116 Daviess...................................................... 4 3 4 3 2 1 117 Versailles 3 3 3 3 1 1 118 Hiram 1 1 119 Foster 3 4 :1 1 1 121 Erwin 1 6 6 5 1 4 1 122 Dover, from year 1856 123 Hermann....

1 1 2 1 124 Cedar , 4 3 1 4 2 ] 25 Gentryville, from year 1856 ..

127 Athens "11616 14 7 128 Kirksville, from year 1856 ..

129 Constantine 4 2 2 9 131 potoSi. /6 6 4 1 6 132 Farmington............

4 5 5 4 133 Star of the West ' 9 7 6 1 134 Sarcoxie, from the year 1856 / ]35 Ridgeley.................................................... .

136 Phoenix 1 6 6 3 1 1 2 138 Round Prairie...............

7 6 9 2 5 139 O:egon : I7 5 3 1 I ] 141 !lllddlebury ·161413 1 1 1 1(2 Pleasant Grove· .!1 9 \} 7 1 6 143 Flint Hill 2 3 7 2 144 John Dade 10 5 6 1 2 146 McGee 110 10 8 1 2 147 Buffalo llllI816 1 1 149 Lexington 9 9 7 5 4: 1 151 Milton 4 4 4 2 152 Linn Creek 1101312 313 154 Concord; from 1856·.· 1 155 Spring Hill......

7 9 9 4 156 Giddings · 11 8 9 2 157 North Star ! 6 4 41 1 3

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75

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82 41 43 31 51

32 38 23

28 3t 36 42 25

66 23 12 27 30 35 40 53 25 47 58 30 35 24 34 63

32 41 26 40 30 38 45 30 24 10

45 25

31

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TABLE OF

No 158 159 160 161 162 163 164 165 166 167 168 169 170 171 172 173 174

LODGES.~Continued.

Names.

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Cornwell, from year 1856......

Pacific 7 4 8 Edina 10 10 7 Rob Morris.................................................

1 1 Whitesville............

7 811 OccidentaL...... â&#x20AC;˘...

Ii 2 2 Joachim...................................

6 9 9 Maryville :............... 2 1 Mirltbile 131311 Eldorado 10 10 8 Fairmount 7 6 6 Tuscumbia.

7 3 2 Benevolenee........

5 3 3 Hartford 1310 7 W.olf Island................

6 5 4 Union 1010 8 Sturgeon 4 3 8, 175 Newton...................................................... 5 2 176 Point Pleasant.............................................

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RECAPITULATION. One hundred and fifty-nine chartered Lodges have a membership of 5810.

Initiated within the past year, Passed " I " " Raised [, " " Admitted" "" Demitted" " " Died " " " Suspended " " " Expelled" " "

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335 50 30 15

Grand Secretary's Tabular Statement for .fl. D. 1857, as per .I1rticle X., Section 10, By-Laws of the Grand Lodge.

No. 1 2 3 4

5 6 7 8 9

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12 13

14 15

16 17 18

19

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Names of Lodges. I Where held.

Missouri. ......... St. Louis .........

Meridian ......•.. South St. Louis.

Beacon ........... St. Louis .......

Howard ........... New Franklin....

United............ Springfield .......

Ark................ Newark ...........

Grover ............ Calhoun...••......

Williamsburg..... Williamsburg.....

Geo. Washington i St. Louis .........

Pauldingville.... Pauldingville .....

Tyro ............... Caledonia.........

Rising Sun....... Barry..............

Auburn............ Auburn............

Central. ........... Smithville .......: Memphis .......... Memphis .........

Clarksville ........ / Clarksville .......

Palmyra. ......... Palmyra ..........

Paris Union ...... Paris ..............

St. Louis ......... St. Louis .........

NcwLondon...... New London......

Wellington ....... De Kalb ..........

Florida ............ , Florida............ I t

County.

St. Louis.

St. Louis.

St. Louis.

Howard.

Greene Knox Henry.

Callaway.

St. Louis.

St. Charles.

Washington Clay.

Lincoln.

Clay.

Scotland.

Pike.

Marion.

Monroe.

St. Louis.

Ralls Buchanan.: Monroe.

.

Date of Charter.

Time of meeting.

Sept. 4th, 1821 First and third Thursdays, 1852 May, Second and fourth Fridays, 1849 Second and fourth Thursdays, Saturday before full moon, .

1852 Thursday before full moon, 1857 Saturday after the full moon, 1852 1852 Saturda~ preceding full moon, 1852 Wednes ay before full moon, Second and fourth Tuesdays, 1849 Friday before full moon, .

1852 Second Saturday, 1825 Saturday before full moon, 1852 First Saturday before full moon, 1852 Saturday after full mOOD, 1852 Friday before full moon, 1852 Saturday before full moon, 1830 1831 " " " " 1835 First Saturday in each month, First and third Tuesdays, 1836 1837 Saturday before fuII moon, 1852 " " " " 1852 Third Saturday in each month,

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Wyaconda ........ Lagrange .........

Naphthali ......... St. Louis.........

Mexico ............ Mexico ............

St. Johns ......... Hannibal. .........

Osage ............. Little Osage......

Huntsville.....•... Huntsville ........

Liberty............ Liberty............

Lafayette ......... Lexington ........

Ralls............... Madisonville .....

Troy.............. Troy...............

Mercer ............ Princeton ........

Cooper ............ Boonville .........

Graham .......... Pleasant HilL ...

Tully .............. Tully ..............

Mt. Moriah....... Bremen ...........

Bolivar............ Bolivar......•.•...

Middle Grove .... l\'Iiddle Grove....

Jefferson City..... Jefferson City ....

Rochester ......... Rochester.........

Bonhomme. :..... Manchester.......

Martha Washin'n Washington ......

'Fayette ........... Fayette ...........

Fulton............. Fulton.............

Hayneville ....... Hayneville .. ,....

Middletown....... , Middletown.......

Livingston ....... Glasgow...........

Lewis.

St. Louis.

Audrain.

Marion.

Vernon.

Randolph.

Clay.

Lafayette.

Ralls.

Lincoln.

Mercer.

Cooper.

Casso Lewis.

St. Louis.

Polk.

Monroe.

Cole.

Andrew.

St. Louis.

Franklin.

Howard.

Callaway.

Clinton.

Montgomery.

Howard.

Wednesday before full moon, Second and fourth Thursday, Third Tuesday, Second SaturdaYt Third Monday, Second Saturday, First Monday and third Sa.turday Second Monday, Second Saturday, I Monday before full moon, I

IFourth Friday, Third Friday, Saturday after full moon, First and third Saturdays, Friday preceding full moon,

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52 Wakanda ..•..•..• 53 ""Veston ............

54 Douglass..........

55 Arrow Rock ......

56 Platte ..............

57 Richmond...•.•...

58 Monticello ........

59 Lancaster...•.•..• 60 New Bloomfield..

61 Osceola ...........

62 Maysville .........

63 St. Mary's .......

64 Landmark ........

65 Pattonsburg ......

66 Linn ...... ,........

67 Rocheport ........

68 Tebo...............

69 Alexandria .......

I 70 Roanoke .......... i 71 Savannah .........

I 72 Danville...........

73 Eureka ............

74 Warren ............

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Carrollton ........ ""Veston............

Marthasville ......

Arrow Rock ......

Platte City .......

Richmond.........

Monticello ..•.•.•• Lancaster••••••••.

New Bloomfield..

Osceola ...........

Maysville .........

P~rryville.........

Warsaw ...........

Pattonsburg ......

Linn...............

Rocheport..•......

Clinton ............

Alexandria........

Roanoke ..........

Savannah .........

Danville...........

Brunswick ........

Keytesville .......

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County.

Carroll.

Platte.

Warren.

Saline.

Platte.

Ray. Lewis.

Schuyler.

Callaway.

St. Clair.

De Kalb.

Perry.

Benton.

Daviss.

Osage.

Boone.

Henry.

Clark.

Howard.

Andrew.

Montgomery.

Chariton.

Chariton.

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n. 1857.-Continued.

Time of meeting.

Saturday before full moon First and third Saturdays, Saturday before full moon,

Date of Charter.

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75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 89 90 91 92 93 94 . 95

96 97 99 100 102 103

Ashley ............

Independence ....

Lebanon .••..••••• St. Joseph........

Polar Star........

Bridgeton .•.......

Neosho ............

Jackson ..........

Laclede ...........

Potter .............

Johnson..•••.••••• Mitchell ..........

Washington.......

Fri~n.dship .......

PraIrIe ............

Madison ..........

Perseverance .....

St. Mark's........

Boone .............

Acacia. .............

St. Andrews ......

Betha.ny.•.••.•..•• Mt. Vernon ......

Canton ............

Bloomington .....

Carthage..........

Ashley •..••..•.•..

Independence ....

Steelville..........

St. Joseph........

St. Louis ......... ,Bridgeton.........

Neosho ............

Linnreus .•••..•..• Lebanon ..........

Oak Grove .......

Warrensburg .....

Columbus .........

Greenfield ........

Chilicothe....•....

Harrisonville ....

Madison ..........

Louisiana.........

Cape Girardeau..

Columbia .........

Jackson ..........

Shelbyville..•....• Bethany...........

Mt. Vernon ......

Canton ...........

Bloomington .....

Carthage..........

Pike.

Jackson.

Crawford.

Buchanan.

St. Louis.

St. Louis.

Newton.

Linn.

Laclede.

Pettis.

Johnson.

Johnson.

De.de.

Livingston Casso Monroe.

Pike.

Cape Girardeau.

Boone.

Cape Girardeau.

Shelby.

Harrison.

Lawrence.

Lewis.

Macon.

Jasper.

Saturday before full moon Second Saturday Third Saturday First and third Saturdays Second and fourth Wednesday Monday before full moon First Saturday Saturdl\Y before full moon Wednesday before full moon First Saturday Charter restored Friday before full moon

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First Thursday before full moon Second· Saturda.y Monday before full moon Tuesday" " " First Friday

First Monday Saturday before full moon Second Tuesda.y Saturday before full moon Friday before third Sunday Third Friday

1846 1846 1846 1846 1846 1841 1847 1854 1854 1850 I847 1847 1847 1847 1847 1847 1847 1848 1848 1854 1849 1848 1848 1849

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No. 104 105 107 108 109 110 111 112 113 114

Names of Lodges.

Heroine ...........

Relief ...... ;......

Golden Square...

New M1tdrid .. ;...

Montezuma.•.....

Marcus............

Trenton ...........

Ezell ..............

Plattsburg .......

Waverly...........

115 Sibley ............

116 Daviss .............

117 Versailles .........

118 Hiram ............

119 Foster.......•.....

120 Compass ..........

121 Erwin .............

122 Dover ............

123 Hermann .........

124 Cedar .............

1251 Gentryville ......• 127 Athens ............

128 IKirksville .........

Where held.

Kansss ............

Georgetown ......

Westport....•.••..

New Madrid ......

Santa Fe.........

Fredericktown ...

Trenton ..........

St. Francisville..

Plattsburg .......

Waverly.; ........

Sibley ............

Gallatin..........

Versailles .........

St. Charles.......

Benton ............

Parkville..........

St. Louis .........

Dover .............

Hermann .........

Fremont ..........

Gentryville .......

Athens ............

Kirksville ..........

n.

1857.-Continued.

Time of meeting.

County.

Saturday before full moon Ja.okson.

First Monday Pettis.

Friday before full moon Jackson.

New Madrid• . Saturday before full moon SantaFe,N.Mex. First Saturdal in each month Fourth Saturay MadiiJon. Third Thursday Grundy.

Saturday befOl'e full moon Clark.

Clinton.

I' " " Friday before full moon Lafayette.

Saturday before full moon Jackl!!lon.

First -Monday Daviss.

Third Saturday Morgan.

Mondo.y before full moon St. Charles.

First Saturday Scott.

WedDeliday before full moon Platte.

Second and fourth Fridays St. Louis.

Lafayette.

ISaturd;t before full moon Gasconade.

Third onda.y Cedar.

Thursday before full tiloon First and third Saturdays Gentry.

Gentry.

Second and fourth Saturdays Adair.

Date of Charter.

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1849 1849 1849 1849 1851 1849 1850 1850 1850 1850 1850 1850 1850 1850 1850 1850 1850 1850 1850 1851 1851

129 131 132 133 134

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136 137 138 139 141 142 143 144 146 147 148 149 151 152 154: 155 156 157 158 159

Constantine ......

Potosi .•.••••.••••• Farmington ....•.

Star of the West.

Sarcoxie ,.........

Ridgely ...........

Phoenix ...........

Warrenton .......

Round Prairie ...

Oregon ............

Middlebury .......

Pleasant Grove...

Flint Hill. ........

John Dade........

McGee ............

Buffalo ............ yancey............

Lexington ........

Milton .............

Linn Creek.......

Concord...........

Spring Hill.......

Giddings..........

North Star........

Cornwell ..........

Pacific.............

Charleston .......

Potosi ............

Fa,rmington .•....

Arcadia ......•...• Sarcoxie ..........

Ridgely ...........

Bowling Green ...

Warrenton .......

Newark ...........

Oregon ............

Middlebury ......

Otterville .........

Flint Hill. ........

Cassville ..........

McGee College ...

Buffalo ...........

Rutledge .........

Lexington ........

Milton ............

Linn Creek ......

Concord ..........

Spring Hill .......

Nebraska City...

Rockport..•••....• Rose·Hill .........

Franklin .........

Mississippi.

Waahington.

St. Francois Madison.

Jasper.

Platte.

Pike.

Warren.

Andrew.

Holt.

Mercer.

Cooper.

St. Charles.

Barry.

Macon.

Dallas.

McDonald.

Lafayette.

Randolph.

Camden.

Callaway.

Saturday before full moon

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Second and fourth' Saturdays Second and fourth Saturdays Thursday before full moon Saturda.y before full moon

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First Saturday Saturday before full moon

~vingston.

First Monday ebraska Territ. Friday before full moon Atchison.

Saturday before full moon Johnson.

Friday before full moon Franklin.

Saturday before full moon

1851 1851 1851 1851 1851 1851 1851 1851 1855 1855 1855 1855 1855 1855 1855 1855 1855 1855 1855 1855 1855 1855 1856 1856 1856 1856

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160 Edina...•...•.....• 161 Rob. Morris .

162 Whitesville.. ~ .

163 Occidental.. .

164 Joachim .

165 Maryville .

166 Mirabile ..

167 Eldorado .

168 Fairmount .

169 Tuscumbia .

170 Benevolence ..

171 Hartford .

172 Wolf Island .

173 Union .. ;. " ..

174 Sturgeon." ..

175 Newton ..

176 Point Pleasant.. ;

Where held.

Edina. ....... .....

Savanna..........

Whitesville St. Louis Hillsboro Maryville Mirabile..........

Luray. ".

Fairmount Tuscumbia Utica..

Hartford Wolf Island Woolford's Store Sturgeon..........

Oliver'sPrairie Point Pleasant

County.

Klllox.

Andrew.

Andrew.

St. Louis.

Jefferson.

Nodaway.

Caldwell.

Clark.

Clark.

Miller.

Livingston.

Putnam.

Mississippi.

Bollinger.

Boone.

Newton.

New Madrid.

n. 1857.-Continucd.

Time of meeting.

Saturday before full moon First and third Thursdays Second Saturday Second anll fourth Mondays First Saturday First Saturday <Saturday after full moon Saturday after full moon Saturday after full muon Saturday after full moon Friday before full moon Monday before full moon Saturday after full moon Fir&t Friday First Saturday Friday before full moon

Date of Charter.

1856 1856 1856 1856 1856 1857 1857

]857 1857 1857 1857 1857

1857 1857 1857 1857 1857

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Officers of the Grand Lodge of Missouri/or the year 1857.

M. W. Sam. H. Saunders, Gl:and Master, Otterville.

Rt. W. P. Draper, Deputy Grand Mastel", Louisiana.

Rt. W. Marcus Boyd, Gr. S. Warden, Springfield.

Rt. W. John F. Houston, Gr. J. Warden, Carroll Co. Rt. W. John D. Daggett, Gr. Treasurer, St. Louls.

Rt. W. A. O'Sullivan, Gr. Secretary, St. Louis.

W. J. E. Drake, Gr. S. Deacon, Carroll Co. W. John Decker, Gr. J. Deacon, St. bouis.

W. A. Stille, Gr. Tyler, St. Louis.

Past Grand Officers present during Communication 0/ Grand Lodge.

M. W. S. W. B. Carnegy, P. G. M. M. W. Joseph Foster, P. G. M. Rt. W. Geo. H. C. Melody, P. D. G. M. Rt. W. O. F. Potter, P. D. G. M. Rt. W. A. T. Douglass, P. G. Warden.

Rt. W. John H. Turner, P. G. W. Rt. W. P. Draper, P. G. W. John W. Chenoweth, P. G. W. Rt. W. Richd. B. Dallam, P. G. SecretarJ. P. Mastn路s.

R. Raphael.

Geo. Whitcomb.

B. Goldsmit.

John W. Luke, D. D. G. M. L. E. Williamson, D. D. G. 1\1.

Geo. Pettit, D. D. G. M.

Ii

B. A. Pratte, R. S. YOOl'hies,

Ii'j I

i

I

Those marked " arc Proxies.

J. D. Daggett,

I

I

Representatives of Subordinate Lodges in the Grand Lodge of Missou?'i at the .Jlnnual Communication in May, 1857.

1 Missouri, St. Louis,

'I

I

*W.M. *S. W. J. W.

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I

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APPENDIX.

2 Meridian, St. Louis,

3 Beacon, St. Louis, 4 Howard, New Franklin, 6 Ark, Newark, 8 Williamsburg, Williamsburg, 9 Geo.

11 13 14 16 17 19 20 23

Washingto~,

St. Louis,

Pauldingville, Pauldingville, RIsing Sun, Barry, Auburn, Auburn, Memphis, Memphil!l, Clarksville, Clarksville, Paris Union, Paris, St. Louis, St. Louis, Florida, Florida,

24 Wyaconda, Lagrange, 25 Naphthali, St. Louis, 26 Mexico, Mexico, 28 29 31 32

St. John's, Hannibal, Osage, Little Osage, Liberty, Liberty, Lafayette, Lexington,

34 Troy, Troy, 36 Cooper, Boonville, 40 Mt. )ioriah, St. Louis,

41 Bolivar, Bolivar,

*W. M. S. W. W. M. J. W. W. M. B.J8~arcy, *W. M. E. V. Dyson, W. M. R. M. Berry, S. W. J. W. Crane, W. M. J. K. Knight, S. W. D. H. Armstrong, *J. W. W. B. Oglesby, W. M. James W. Parrish, J. W. W. M. Reynolds, W. M. Chas. Martin, W. M. J. W. Hemphill, *S. W W. N. Penn, *W. M. J. S. Wilson, J. W. John A. Quarles, W. M. Wm. Bybee, S. W. Wm. White, J. W. T. E. Shepherd, *w. M. John Decker, W. M. John A. Gilfillan, J. W. James Pasqueth, W. M. P. H. Estis, J. W. Thos. S. Miller, *W. M. L. Dodge, S. W. F. A. H. Garlichs, W. M. H. Persinger, S. W. W. T. Davis, *J. W. Moses M. Bond, *w. M. Rev. Jno.F. Truslow,*J. W. L. W. Mitchell, W. M. E. C. Carrington, S. W. J. Mooney, J. W. J. A. Lindsay, W. M. A. O'Sullivan, A. Suss, J. Crooks, J. W. Branch, H. Kingsbury,

APPENDIX.

43 Jefferson City, Jefferson City, 45 Bonhomme, Manchester, 48 Fulton, Fulton, 50 Middletown, Middletown,

51 Livingston, Glasgow, .

52 Wakanda, Carrollton, 53 Weston, Weston, 54 Douglass, Marthasville,

55 Arrow Rock, Arrow Rock, 56 Platte, Platte City,

58 Monticello, Monticello, 59 Lanca8ter, Lancaster, 66 Linn, Linn, 69 Alexandria, Alexandria, 70 Roanoke, Roanoke, 72 Danville, Danville,

73 Eureka, Brunswick, ,75 76 77 78

Ashley, Ashley, Independence, Independence, Lebanon, Steelville, St. Joseph, St. Joseph,

79 Polar Star, St. Louis, 80 Bridgeton, Bridgeton, 83 Laclede, Lebanon,

84 Potter, Oak Grove, 92 Perseverance, Louisiana,

149

A. P. Dorris, W. M. A. B. Barbee, W. M. Wm. S. Chunn, "'S. W. Hiram Rawlings, *W. M. Henry Shadwell, W. M. John H. Turner, W. M. J. E. Drake, W. M. J. F. Houston, *8. W. E. Barbee, *w. M. 8yl. C. Griswold, W. M. O. F. Potter, *W. M. Saml. M. Hays, *W. M. D. T. Wainright, *W. M. R. Caywood, W. M. David S. Marquis, *S. W. A. L. McGregor, *J. W. E. F. Greenleaf, W. M. J. B. Bradford, W. M. G. R. Milton, W. M. Danl. H. Nunneley, *J. W. R. H. Dickey, W. M. J. M. Day, J. W. A. F. Traynor, W. M. B. F. Wallace, *W. M. A. Metcalf, *W. M. H. V. Summerville, W. M. W. R. Penick, S. W. J. H. Crane, *J. W. W. C. Watts, W. M. C. C. Whittlesey, *S. W. R. T. Edmondson, W. M. J. V. Allhausen, J. W. J. B. Harrison, W. 1\'1:.

O. S. Williams, *S. W. P. Burns, *J. W. T. E. Staples, W. M. P. Draper, W. 1\1.

150

APPENDIX.

99 Mt. Vernon, Mt. Vernon, 100 Canton, Canton, 101 Greene, Springfield, 104 Heroine, Kansas, 107 Golden Square, Westport, 112 Ezell, St. Francisville, 117 Versailles, Versailles, 118 Hiram, St. Charles, .

119 121 123 127 129

Foster, Benton, Erwin, St. Louis, Hermann, Hermann, Athens, Athens, Constantine, Charleston,

136 138 139 141 142

Phoenix, BGwling Green, Round Prairie, Fillmore, Oregon, Oregon, Middlebury, Middlebury, Pleasant Grove, Otterville,

143 Flint Hill, Flint Hill, 147 Buffalo, Buffalo, 149 157 159 160 161 163

Lexington, Lexington, North Star, Rockport, Pacific, Franklin, Edina, Edina, Rob. Morris, S:1Vannah, Occidental, St. Louis,

P. P. Brickey, J. W. S. W. B. Carnegy, *W. M. J. W. Chenoweth, W. M. Marcus Boyd, *S. W. J. W. Ammons, J. W. F. Gallup, *W. M. J. F. Wayland, W. M. D. M. Repsher, S. W. Danl. Williams, S. W. Thos. L. Carr, S. W. R. H. Overall, J. W. Benj. B. Gaither, W. M. Aug. C. Erfort, W. M. Chas. D. Eitzen, S. W. R. R. Canady, W. M. W. F. Myrick, W. M. W. B. Bush, S. W. M. Newman, J. W. Wm. Bolton, *W. M. C. P. Woodcock, W. M. R. S. Rostick, *S. W. D. A. Williams, *W. M. Saml. H. Saunders, Wâ&#x20AC;˘. M. Thos. J. Starke, *S. W. F. S. Whitehead, W. M. J. Steele, W. M. J. H. Paine, *J. W. R. M. Henderson, J. W. Geo. A. Thomas, W. M. J. B. H. Beale, W. M. Simeon Connelly, W. M. Thos. H. Clark, *W. M. Thos. Richeson, W. M. WID.' N. Loker, S. W. W. W. Bassett, J. W.

APPENDIX.

151

SUSPENDED. Geo. Washington, Tyro, Memphis, . . Lafayette, Mt. Moriah, Jefferson City,

Livingston, Arrow Rock, Neosho,

Laclede, Hiram,

Cedar, Constantine, Farmington,

No.9, Henry Eads. " 12, P. F. Bonney. " 16, John Baily, F. C. " 32, Allen Fife, non.payment of dues. " 40, R. Reeside, " " "43, JohnC. Gordon," " " R. B. McKee," P. Meyerle, " " J. B. Gordon," " F. S. McKenzie, " " J. Southworth,~' " " R. T. Miller," John H. Harrison, " J:ohn Frazier," " John G. Treadway, " " 51, B. L. Dawson. " 55, Robt. Fields, non-payment of dues. " 81, H. H. Hoard," " Robt. Smith," " Landawich Perry" " " 83, A. S. Cherry.

J. D. Togerson. " 118, Thoa. W. Cunningham, n'Jn-paym.duea.

Thos. Sweeny, " " Edwd. F. Gutt, " " Wm. J. McElheney, " " Jno. K. McDearmon," " " 124, H. H. Lacy, unmasonic conduct. " 129, John W. Glascock, non-payment dues. " 132, M. M. Doughty, unmasonic conduct.

152

APPENDIX.

EXPELLED. Meridian, No. Auburn, " r:J.1roy, " Arrow Rock, " Linn, "

2, 14, 34, 55, 66,

Polar Star," 79, New Madrid," 108, Montezuma," 109, "115, Sibley, Foster, "119, Star of the West, 133, Oregon, "139, Giddings, "156, Occidental, " 173,

Adolph Noh!.

John U. Scott.

James S. Cartey, gross unmasonic conduct.

John Brooks, " " " Arthur C. Robinson, " " " " " " Rudolph Aud, W. H. Almeida.

Thos. J. O. Morrison.

Merril Ashurst.

Robt. C. Moore, gross unmasonic conduct.

William Hudson," " " Martin F. Pease," " " George W. Crow," " " W. H. H. McArtj".

Marcus A. Woolf.

INDEX.

Annual Communication of Gr. L. A. F. & A. M. of J,!issour'J Proce dings of•••••••••••••••

3

Aamitted to seat M. W. Ron. Jno. F. Ryland, P. G. M Address of Grand Master

7

..

I

..

B

Account., Committee on .••• ;" •••••••••••••••• , •••• ••••• •••• ••• •••••••••••• ••••••• •••••••• 13 Applications and Communlcatlons, Committee on . 13 Account of Br. Draper with Grand Lodge or Mo Armstrong, Resolution of, relative to Masonic College.••••••••••••.•• ~ ,Annual Report of President of Masonic ColJege Amendment to By·Laws, vot.e on

. 20 ... 21 .

21

_•••••••••••••••••• S'

Annual Report of Grand Secretary . 61 Appointments or D. D. G. M . 74 {I Grand Chaplains•••••••••••••••••••• _••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 76 H Lecturer .•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 77 (( Committee on Foreign Correspondence . 77

Appendix......... ••••• ••••• •••••••••••••••• •••••••• •••• •••• ••. .••••••• •••••• •••• •••••••• 81

Alabama, Proceedings. of Grand Lodge

,.,...................... •••• •••• •••••••••• S4

Account of Moneys received by Gr. Se<:retary, after publication of Proceedings of 1856 ••••••. 127 Account of Grand Secretary with Grand Lodge ..•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 128 II

Treasurer

U

............................................ 134

B. Board of enral-era, Mas. College, Report of Blank page to the Memory of Bro. Patterson.. ••••••••••••

"............ •••••• •••• 29 •••• ••••••••••••••• •• •• 49

.Board of Endowment Fund Commissioners In ac't with Grand Lodge of Mo.................. 78 By-Law (amended) of Grand L. of Mo., adopted 1857

123

c.

Committee on Credentials... •••••••• •••••••••••••• •••••••••••• •••• ••••••••• •••••• ••••••• Report of, reiallv. to No. of Lodges represented....

•••• "

u

Unfinished Busines:5....................... ••• ••• •

4 4

13

" Chartered Lodges .•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• "••••••• 13

154

INDEX.

~

Committee on Lodge.U. D II

Accol!lnts •••••• 1

II

Ways and Means

" Charity ..

•••• ••••

I'

II" .'

I.................

ApplicatioDs and Commnu.icatioDS

II

College

I

II

1

u

1

13

..

II

I'

Untlnished Business, Report of, reJattve to Laclede Lodge........

13

13,

14

" Gr. Master's Address, Report of.........

•••••••• ••

" Cbarity, Report of, relative to Bro. Geiger •••• ••••

13

13 13

.. ..

1.1.' I ' I . . .

" Grievances U

.••

I...............

H

11

13

1 Ii • • • • • I I • • • • • • • • • • • •

20

•••• ••••••••• •••• •••• 34

Carnel'Y, Bro., Resolutlon ot, relative to Bro.·Peebles.......

•••••••• •••.•.

" Constantlne Lodge.............. ..

•••• ..

llli 36

Committee on Communications, n.port of, relative t<> R. W. Jno. W. Luke..

38

" Applica.tions and CommunicaUons, Report of, relath'e to Star of the \V'est L.,

No. 133, &c,

;

38

:

" Cbarlty, Rel>ort of, relative to accounts ot t,athrop Academy and Mrs. Lintz.. 41 " College, RePor~ of .. 44 Chartered Lodges, ResolutioDS relative' to

..

Committee on Grievance, Report of, relative to

,.

If

W. Mitchell

Grievanccs,

"

U

It

Ways and MeaDS,

" ease Parker va. Middletown L' 1 No. 60......

61

rc Bro. Geo. W. Crow, from Oregon

62

L..........

" Bro.

'Toerster

H'" ••••

64

'Oo' ••••••

66

.

68

63

(( Accounts, Reportof.••••••••••••••: U

46

51

u"

" Memorial of Bro. Barry

L. U. Do,

" Chartered I.odges, Report of

U

~.

66

lJodges, U. D., Beportof ••.••••.••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••

67

" Grievances, " relative to appeals from Lebanon L., No. 77....... 73 H College, Repor~ of, relative to Board of Curators.............. •••••• •••••••• 174 " Foreign CorreRpondence, Appointment of••••••• oo.

71 Closing of Grand IJodge of Ko................ •••••••••••••••••.••••••••• ••••.•••. •••• •••• ';7 California, Proceedings of Grand Lodge

Connecticnt,

"

Canada, Grand

~ge

'

.••••

. • . .••

of ••• oo

•

85

• •• • •• ••• •

••. 86

, • •• •

•••• ••••••••

Confederation

111 116

D. Draper, Bro" Motion of

,..

••••

H

Report 01, relative to sale of old College Properly.......... •••• Account of, witb Grand Lodge of Mo..............

I(

Resolutton relative

to.....

•

,

19 ~O

33

DaggeLt, Bro., Resolution of

Sl, 63

Deatb of Bro. PaUerson..........

·16

Das:cctt, Bro. Jno. D., Preamble and U.Q~olutiun rotatinG' to Br\), Ml'1od)·............. •••.••• 52

"I'

d

n.ctluluUon of, relating to Occit.lelltai 1.otlgr, No. ]63 ••

Draper, Bro., Uegolutlon of, rclati\·o to Dlspcnttation8

~

60 63

155

INDEX. Davis, Bro., Resolution ot, relating to Instruction M. Co!.......

D. D. G. M., Appointments of••• " District of Columbia, Proceedings of Grand Lodge..........

'74. ,4.

8'T

E. ,Election of Grand E.xpulsions .. .: ..

Oft\t:erB~...

0_'

•

0

••• • t

0

0

46 152

0

F. Foster, Bro., Belolution of,

relati\~e

to Bro. Ashby.. ••••

•••• ••••••••

54

Friday Proceedings of Annual Commnnication

eo

0....

Foreign Correspondence, ReJX)r1. of. ~

Florida, Proceedings of Grand Lodge,

66 83

,.......................... B8

G. Grand Officers, List of

t

..

Grand Master, AddreBB Qt... •••• ••• ••••••••••••••••

Grievances} COmmittee on •••• ~

••••••

8'

,...........

19

Garlich8, Bro., Resolution ot............................................. •••••••••••••••• 18, 19 Grand Treasurer, Reportof Grand Omcer8,

EI~ction

of

IDstallation of Grand Secretary, Resolution of, ,relative to new Masonic Hall at Boonville Annnal Report of

.

40

.

4.6

. 67 .. 60

-••••••••••••••••.••••••••••

" ' Chaplains, A]1POintments of " Lecturer, "

'

,.

GeorgIa., Proceedings of Grand Lodge

. " •••

Grand Lodge of Oanada, action ot other Grand Lodges Grand Secretary's Statement for A.. D. 1857•••••••••••••••••••

4

61

. '76

'O

".

B8 . III

.

.

l4.0·

H. ~ ••••••• '

Bonston, Bro., Motion of Resol ation Of

.

":

.

39

I. IDstal1ation of Gra.nd Officers ••••••••• ~ ••••••.•••••••••••••••••••••••••••.••••••••••••••• li'l' Illinois, Proceedings at Grand Lo~ge . 69 Indiana, Iowa,

'"

'•••••••• to 00

....................................................... x.

Kentucky, Proceedings

or

Grand Ull!ge,

KanS&B,"

"

.

91

.

95

L. List of Grand Offioors••' ,~

" Pe.st Grand Omeara

"

. .

, :l

I

156

INDEX.

List of Past Masters. ••••••••• •••••••• •••• Lodg.s U. D., C<lmmittee on

••••

•••• ••• •••

O'.

Luke, P. W. John W., Report of Committee on Communications relative to... •••

38 ~.. •••••

wuislana., Proceedings ot Grand Lodge Lodges U. D

O'

J.,odges. Table 01

U

96 131

'

,

135

Ltst of Grand Ollfoors for the year 1867 " .. PIlst Grand 01lll:ers present during Communication of Grand Lodge

i'

4 13

147 147

~

Past )lasters

147

of.',

M. Kond·ay Proceeding'll of Annual c:rommtln1eation

.

Mollon by Bro. Honslon......... ••••••••••• ct

c,

", cc

Draper~

••••

~r

,

_.....

D,fllggett.......... •••••••••••••••• ••• ••• •••••••••• •••••• •••••••• •••••••• ••

Masonic C'ollegc, Annual Report of

!'

•••• ••••••

Report of Board' of Curatvrs.....

MemorhtJ of Bro.

••

'7

21

29'

~ebleR••••••••••'...............

34

Jl'asonle College, Report relative to, by Grand secretary ((

1 ,

of Special Committee.......

36

I I • • • • • • •-.

••••••••••••

••••• •••• •••• ••

4~

MeDlOryof Bro. :PtlttersoD, bJank page to.. •••• •••• ••••••• M-otion relative coInlpeDsation of Gr. Tyler..

••••• •••••••••• 49 •••••••• •••••••• 74-

Main Pro"""dlngs of Grand Lod!!e.................. •••• Massachusetts, Procee1tngs of Grand Lodge MichigaR,

-. •••••• •••••••• •••••• 97 97

96

II........

..

Masonic Jurisdl.cLloo.

113

N. New IlampsbiTe, P\"ocoodinga of Orand Lodge-.......... ••• New J erae:r,

c"

•••• •••• ••••••

'

New York,

•• ••••

•• •••

••

•••••••••• •• •••• ••

Non-atftliation, qnestiOtl of, o}tinion of Grand Lodges

97 97 98 108

0 ..

Obio, Proceedtngs of Grand Oregon,

Lodge...........••......••.••.. cc

omcersof Grand Lodge for

1~1,

..

••_

99 101

List ot•••••••• ........................ _

14'

P ..

Proceedings of Annual CotIl.Xlll1nication of Gr. Lodge A. F. and A. 111. of Mo P1l8t,', Grand Omcera, List of

Past Masters, Peebles) Bro. H.

"

3

.

4

.

4

••••••

34

II

45

" Foreign Correspondence.. •••• •••• ••.•• •••••• ••••••••

63

i i ••••• _

,

m., meJIlDrial of ••••• ·•

Patterson, Bro. Archibald, announcem..ent Of death ot•••• ............... I I • • • • • • • • I I Potter, Bro., Resolutions of, relative to Chartered Lodges..

Pettit, Bro.,

·.' ••

•••• ••••

46

157

INDEX.

Proceedings of Grand Lodge of Alabama II • It

U

to"

t...........

District CJf Columbia

II

Georgia ••••••••••••• 0

II

lUinois

II

Indiana

«

tt..........

t

Florida

II

'0

Connecticut

II

II

t......................•.••..••• t.....

t

CalifornIa

t

t.

'"

t. ••••••

Iowa

t

85 86

87 S8

t..... .....• as

to

t_

84

89

••••

t...•.

t ••

90

t.............

9D

Keutncky............................................................ 91 Katlsa.~.. ••••••••••• •••• •••• ••••••••• ••••

U

Louisiana ••••••••••••••••.

0..........

•• •••• •••••• •••• 95

...•......

o. .•.••.••••

(( Maine

1.....

«

Mas5aoh.nsetts •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••

it

Michigan.. •••• •••••••••• ••••• ••••• •••• ••••• ••••• •••• ••••

96

96 97 97

(( New Hampshire......... ••• •••••• •••• •••••••••• •••••••••• 97 Ii

New Jersey•••••••••••• o. ••.•• •••

I'

)Te~~ York.. ••••••• ••••

ff

Ohio

•• •••• •••• •••• •••••••••••••• ~

97 98'

••••••

99

II

P~DDsylvania••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••

101

il

Rllode Island••••••••••••••• '• •••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 102

" Oregon

101

"

'.

"

"

(f

Texas••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• '103

H

Virgmia ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••.•••••••••••• 104

ff tf

Vermont •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 10' Wisconsin

' ••• 1 • • • • • • • • • • • • 106

Proposed Amendment to By-Laws of Grand Lodge at Mo

0 _

•••••

Past Grand Otllcers present during Communication of Grand Lodge

125 147

q.

Question of non-aftUiation, opinions 01 Grand Lodges

108

B. Report of Committee on Credentials) relative to No. of Lodges TE:prescntcd.....

Resolution relative to election and installation of Grand Omcers

••••••

"

,..... ••••

.,.

Report of Committee on UnJinished Business relative to Laclede Lodge..... •••••••

14

Ryland, M. W. lIon., Jna. F. admitted to seat.....

7

(( Grand Secretary as a Special Committee, relative to Masonic College •••••••••••• (l

Special Committee, relative to Report of Platte Lodge

II

~

14 17

Rosolution by Bro. Gurlichs .•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• ~ ••••••••••18) 19 II

Repsher•••••••••••••••• 0. •••••••••• ••••••••.•• •••• •••••••••••••••••••• 19

Report of Bro. Draper, relative to Sale of Old. College Property •• I I . . • • • • • • • • If

19

Committee on Grand Master's Address •••••• ................... 1•••••••••••••••••

Resolution by Bro. Armstrong relative to Masonic College Report of Board at Curators ll[asonic College ••••••••.••••••••-........... ••••

I..

~O

Zl

••• ••••••• 29

158

INDEX.

Report of Special Committee relative to Memorial 0( Bro. Boyd... •••••• •••••••••• ••••••••• 32

Resolution relative to Bro. Draper.... •••••••••• •••••••• •••• ••••••• 33 :Report of CoDlmltt.ee on Cbarlty relative to Bro. Guyer.................................... 34 ReSOlution by Bro. Carnegy relative to Bro. Peebles......

35 u OODfStantine Lodge•••

" .".

I

0... ..

Report of Grand Secretary relative to Masonic College ••••••••••••••••••••.•••••••••••••••

0

36

36

Resolution by Bro. Daggett............................................................... 37 Report of Committee on Oommunication relative to R. W. Ina. W. Lake...... ••.•••• ...... 38

" Committee of Applicatlons·and Communieatlons relative to Star of the West Lodge, No. 133, &C•••••••• '" •• ••• • •••••• •••••• •••••••••••••• •••• •••••• as

0... ..•..........••.

Resolntion by Bro. Uo'tlston•••••••••••••••••••• '!

39 ReJ::l0rt of Grand Treasurer '" ••,.. -.. ••• • ..... •••••••••• •••••••••• •.••••• •••••• •••• ...... •• ••• • 40 " Commmittee on 01la,"*ty relative to Aceonntsof Lathrop Lodge and Wm. Lintz.... 41 " Special College on Masonic College.. •••••••••••••••••••••• •• 42 "

·•••••• ~.....

{{ COInmi-ttee on College

44

Re.olutlon relatIve to Aceonnt. of Masonic College••••••••••••••••••.••••••.••• ,. •••••••••• 46 4'

'Chartered Lodges........ •••• •••••••• •••• •••• •••••• •••••••• •••• •••••• 46

u

Death ot Bro. Patterson........................ •••••••••• •••••• .....

Rell9rt of Commltteeon GrIevance relative to G. lV. Mltcllell •••••••••••••••••••• " case of Parker v•. Middletown, Lodge No. 60.. "

47

61 61

"Bro. Goo. W. Crow, from Oregon Lodge........ 52

Resolution by Bra. DaggeU relative to Symbollc abart of Bro. Melody...... ••• •••••.•••• •••• 53 "

U

Wallace

Report o-t Special Committee

if

u

"

Independence Lodge, No. 70.. •••••••

Bro. Ashby....

Res.lntlon by Bro. Foster

••••••• •••• ••

53

•••••••••••••••• •••• ••

53

•••••• 04

Report ofCoDIBIltteeon L. U. D. relative to Memorial of Bro. Barry•••••••••••••••••••••••• 04 U

Grievances "

"Bro. Voerster.. ••.•••••••• ••.•••••• ••••• ••• ••••• 66

Resolution. by Bro. Whittlesey

" disp08al of College Ground, llIe........ •.•••••• 67 tf, U voorhies " Bro. Repsher......... ••• •••••••• ••.. . lJ8 Report of Committee on Cbartered Lodge........... ••••• ••• ••••••.••••••••• 58 Resolution by Bro. Daggett relative to Occidental Lodge, No. 163......... ••••••••• •••••••••• 60 Resolution by Bro. ttomer

U

Dep. Grand Master............ ••••

••••

63

Resolution by Bro. Pettit relative to Foreign COrrespoudence.......... •••••• ••••••••••••••• 63 U "

U U

Draper

" Dispensation...... •••••••• ••••••••• ••••••• •••••••••••

~63

Daggett

" College Property

~.

.63

••••••

63

Report of Committe<· on Ways and Means. •

••

" Accounts ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• ~r' •.66 ~l

~ ••••• '

I,odge W. D

••••• _••••••••• i"V;67

"Grievances relative to appeals from Lebanon Lodge, No. '37 ••• '.U". 73

by Bro.. Davl. relatlve to lostruetloo Ma.onle ColTege.... ••••.••

.•••••••• 74

of Committee on College relative to Board 01 Ccrators.. ":Poreign, Correspondence

••.•••••••••• 74

_•••••••••• _.... •••••••••• •••• 83

Rhode Island, ProceedingA of Grand Lodge Recapitulation 01 Act of Grand Secretary

10'l '"

133

" Table of Lodges '" •.••••••••••••••• '" .•• 139 Reprcsentat~ons from Subordinate Lodges•••••••••••••••••••.•••••••• ~ •••••••••••.••••••• 147

159

L.~DEX.

s.

Select Commllt~ on Grand

.M:&ster~B Address.............

••• •••••••••

13

Special Committee, Report of Grand Secretary, relative to Masonic College...................

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"

"It

" ..

"

,(

nesolntions ~port

14

relative to Memorial of W. M. of Platte Lodge.•••••••••••••• 1'7 " Bro. Boyd. •••••••••• ••••••• •••••••••• 32

or,

relative to death or Bro. Patterson... •••• •••••• ••••••••• 47

ot, relath'e to Bro. Ashley.......... •••••• ••••••••

Saturday Proceedings of Annual Communication......

Subordinate Lodges, Representatives of Snspenslons '.'

63

.. •• • ..

61

147

eo

151

'0'

T. Tuesday Proceedings ot Annua) Communication............ •••••••• ••••••••• •••••• •••••••• Thursday

"

8

•••••••••••••••••••••• •••••• • •••••••• • •• •• • 40

Turner, Bro.• Resolution or, relative to Dep. Gr. Master................... ••••••••••.•••••

63

Tennessee, Proceedings of Grand I.odge••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 103 TexaSt

It

••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••

103

Temper"nee, Subject or, (lpioions of Grand LOdges ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• ; ••••• 110 Table of Statistics ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• '! • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 121

Table of Lodges

135

Tabular Statementlor A. D. 1867

140

lJ. Unfinished Business, Committee on..... ••••••••• • ••••••.••••••.•• ••• ••• •••• •••••• •••••• ••• Uoiformityof \\'ork, a.ction of Grand J..odges

13 111

v. '''(pte on Amendment to B}·-Laws...... ••••• ••••• .•••• •••• ••••••• ••••••• •••• •••• •••••• ••••

34

Yoorbies, Bro., Resolution 01, relative to Bro. Repsher............ ••••••••••••••••• •••• .•• 68 "·irginia, Proceedings of Grand I.odge

104

Vermont,

104

w.

Ways and lIeans, Committee on ••••••••••••• ~ ••••••••••••••.•••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 13 Wednes<lay proceedings of Annual Communication .••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 33 Wallace, Bro. B. F.,

R~solution ot,

relat1\"e to Independence Lodge, No. 76

Whittlesey, Bra B. F., Resolutions oft"

.

63 .

.

disposal of College Gronnd, &oc.•••••••••••••• 67 Wiscont:in, Proceedings of Grand L.odge •••••••.•••••••••••••••••••••.••••••••••••••••••••• 106 (I

LIST OF OFFICERS OF THE M.W. GRAND LODGE OF MISSOURI, FROM ITS ORGANIZATION, IN 1821, TO 1857, SHOWING TB;E 'DATES OF THEIR ELECTION; TOGETHER WITH THE OFFICERS OF THE CONVENTION CALLED TO ORGANIZE TEE GRAND LooGE OF mSSOURI, APRIL 23D, 1821.

DATE OF ELEC'1l:0N.

G. S. WARDEN.

GRAND 1lASTEB.

April, Ootober,

1821 Thomas F. Reddick.

1821 Naij}aniel B. Tuoker.

1822" " U23 1824" " " 1825 Edward Bates. . 1826 " " 1827 " " 1828 Hardage Lane.

1829 " " 1830 " " " December, 1831 Edward Bates.

1832 Hamilton R. GaJll.ble.

October, December, 1833 Sinll1air Kirtly.

November, 1834 A. B. Chambers.

1835 Sinclair Kirtley.

October, 1836 B. W. B. Carnegy.

1837 " " 1838 " " 1839 Priestley H. McBride. " 1840" " 1S41" " "

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June, May,

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1843" ," 1844 J. W. S. Mitchell.

1845 " " 1846 John Ralls.

1847 Joseph Foster.

1848 " " 1849 John F. Ryl!UJd. 1850 " u 1851 B. W. Grover.

1852 " " 1853 Wilson Brown.

1854 L. S. Cornwall. " 1855 " 1856 Benj. Sharp.

1857 S. H. Saunders.

ThoJnpson Douglass.

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Geo~lJ

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H. C. Melody.

" " H."C." George

"

Hardage, Lane., Melody.

Fred. L. Billon.

G. H. C. Melody.

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A. B. Chambers.

Sinclair Kiltly.

A. B. Chambers.

John D. Daggett.

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" " B. Chambers.

A. Joseph Foster.

Joab Bernard.

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Joseph F~ster.

Fred. L. Billon.

John D.Taylor. "

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E. S. Ruggles.

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B. W. Grover.

E. S. Ruggles.

S. F Ourrie.

I.. S. Corn:wall.

D. P. Wallingford.

Oscar F. Potter.

W. A.· Cunningham.

P. Draper.

G. J. WARDEN.

James Kennerly.

Edward Bates. " "

William. Bates.

H '4

, William. G. Pettus.

" Ru~gles." " "R. Gamble.

Hamilton " " Sinclair· Kirtly.

Martin

Oliver Parker.

M. J. Noyes.

John Wilson.

Oliver Parker.

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George H. C. Melody.

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John Simonds.

Fred. L. Billon.

John S. Watson.

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John M. Reed.

J. T. John~on.

J. T. Johneon.

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Joseph Foster.

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John D. Daggett. " "

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" " " John"D. Daggett.

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" Fred. L. Billon.

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William. ReDshaw.

ThoJnpson Douglals.

Richard T.'Mc~.

Thornton Grimsley.

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J. L. F. Jacoby.

'Cyrus Osborn.

Joseph Maguire.

P. Draper.

S. F. Currie.

J. H. Tlll'D,er.

J. W. Chenoweth.

James H.Britton.

J. W. Clienoweth.

S. H. Saunders. , Marcus Boyd.

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E. S.Ruggles.

J. L. F. Jacoby. " Cyrus Osborn.

Joseph Maguire.

P. Draper.

S. F. Currie.

J. H. Turner.

S. H. Saunders.

R. C. Hill.

Oscar F. Potter.

H. E. VanOrsdell.

Marcus Boyd.

J. F. Honaton.

E. S. Ruggles.

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Granville Snell.

Thomas Andrews.

Alexander T. Douglass.

William. C. Vance.

John Orrick.

C. H. Bowelll. "

"

Bernard Pratte.

Thomas Andrews.

G. A. Tuttle. ~. W. B. Carnegy.

" T. Douglass. " Alex.• " " Joseph J·oster. " " J. W. S. Mitchell. ((

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John F. Ryland.

Hamilton R. Gamble.

Adam L. Mills.

Archibald Gamble.

Augustus. Jones.

Edward Sercey.

A. B. Chambers.

ce.

" " William G. Pettus. " Grimsley. " Thornton

G. SBOBETAltT.

G. TREASllBElL

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John Garnett.

Thos. W. Conylll'll.

Rich. B. DaIlam.

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J. W. S; Mitchell.

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C. D. W. Jowen.

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A. O'Sallinn. "

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OFFICERS OF THE CONVENTION IN 1821.

EDWARD BATES, r

W. M.

JAMES KENNERLY,

S. W.

WILLIAM BATES,J.

W.

JOSEPH

V.

GARNIER,

Treasure,..

,. ABRAM BICK, Secretary.

NOTE.-The above list was prepared IlylU. W. Q. F. Potter, P, D. G. Master, an4 will be i1iterestiug to the Graft, espeoi&Uy otthls Jurisdiction.