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Brotherhood !
Influences are at work that will subdue those evils if they cannot eradicate them . There may be in existence a viial power and energy Avhich will hold on while the world continues , ever realizing larger amounts of happiness . National spirit , alloAved its free scope by institutions , is a
pledge for such progress , Avhich , for aught that appears , may be eternal and nnbonnded . In the groAving intelligence of the great masses of society , Ave have a promise of progress for our own country , and its influence upon the world . A further sign of improvement is exhibited
in the advance of more extended feelings of common interest among all the different grades of the industrial classes . The gulfs of separation are not , by any means , so wide as they were . The identity of interests of the various orders , who live by trade and labour , is presenting
itself to people ' s minds in a more distinct light and impressive form than heretofore . On every hand the great body of the people are more and more thinking for themselves , and cultivating their own poAvers and faculties . The literary and social institutions that are rising
everywhere throughout the land are so many centres of light and knowledge , radiating and exercising an useful and glorious influence , the value of Avhich cannot be measured by the exact numbers of subscribers to these institutions , or the amount of funds raised .
These facts , therefore , should leave no doubt , or cast any gloom upon the minds of those Avho have faith in the ultimate destiny of an enlightened humanity .
Our Brethren In The West.
OUR BRETHREN IN THE WEST .
"TTiIBST in war , first in peace and first in the hearts Ju of his countrymen , " runs the legend , no less trite than true , that describes the brave soldier , the sincere patriot , the unambitious statesman , the Christian gentleman , aud the good Mason , George Washington .
Nearly half a century ago , on the summit of an eminence overlooking the broad bosom of the Potomac , and surrounded by the outlines of an embryo city , was laid tho first stone of a grand national monument , to perpetuate the glory of a great and good man . Surrounded
by the dignitaries , civil and military , of the young republic , and distinguished representatives of many lauds , the Grand Lodge of the United States , assisted by a numerous Masonic delegation , officiated , Avith all the pomp and pageantry incident to a great national event . The glowing
records of that day ' s celebration have long since passed into the pages of history , but history fails to record the sequel . It may not be amiss to recall the folloAving extract from the address of an illustrious statesman and Avorthy brother , long since exalted to the General Grand Chapter above .
Lay the corner-stone of a monument which shall adequately bespeak the gratitude of the American people to the illustrious father of his country . Build it to the skies ; you cannot outreach the loftiness of his principles ! Found it upon the massive and eternal rock ; you cannot make it more
enduring than his fame ! Construct it of the peerless Parian marble ; you cannot make it purer than his life ! Exhaust upon it the rules and principles of ancient and modern art ; you cannot make it more proportionate than his character ! " The stone Avas laid , and the Avork
commenced . ToAvards its completion a memorial block of marble or granite Avas furnished by almost every nation in the Avorld . From an enormous base , forming the centre of a beautiful circle of Corinthian columns , arose , some hundred feet , the proportions of a majestic shaft . A generation
has almost passed aAvay , and to-day , looming up in the midst of the nation ' s capital—the " City of Magnificent Distances , " or as the " outs " are Avont to term it , the " City of Magnificent Plundering , " —stands the neglected , unfinished and almost forgotten Washington monument ,
" Looking , " as described by an English Avriter on America , "like the Avreck of an old Spanish windmill , " a reproach to the nation , an eyesore to every honest American , a lame and impotent conclusion to a great undertaking , and a standing verification of the ingratitude of republics . Two
years more will bring to Americans the one hundreth anniversary of their independence . Extensive preparations to commemorate that event , by an international exhibition at
Philadel phia , and appropriate centennial celebrations throughout the Union , are already on foot . Amid all the grand projects and prospects for national jubilee and glorification , not a single word of suggestion is heard to
Our Brethren In The West.
complete the nation ' s tribute to him who , of all others , was mainly instrumental in giving it birth . Is it not time that this monument should be either finished , or , for the credit of our Transatlantic brethren , pulled down , and all trace of its existence obliterated ?
^ "Masonry is doing an incalculable amount of good in the U . S . In no quarter of the globe is its field of operations so unrestricted ; side by side with the announcement of the installation of his Grace the Duke of Abercorn , as G . M . of the Freemasons of Ireland , in the Times of
Thursday , AVO regret to see despatches stating that the city of New Orleans is placed under military control . It is only a few days since we read , with supreme satisfaction , of a general grand encampment of Knights Templar at New Orleans , Avhich turned out to be a most brilliant and
imposing affair . It brought together , in that city , thousands of men from all sections of the country , representing fairly the best citizens , and all shades of political sentiment .
The State of Louisiana , of Avhich New Orleans is the capital , is the political cauldron of the South , and has been kept pretty much at boiling point since the close of the Avar . Nor is it to be Avondered at when Ave consider tho
reckless and oppressive system of misgovernment to Avhich its people have been subjected at the hands of ignorant negroes and unscrupulous white adventurers . The circumstances under which this meeting assembled gave its proceedings unusual interest , and created universal desire to
hearAvhat the Sir Knights Avould have to say about the real condition of things in Louisana . Every city throughout the country was certain to get the truth from the returning Sir Knights , and those who knew predicted a great change of opinion and feeling in relation to the condition
of the permanent white population of the southern States . Our brethren met good people in New Orleans , as pure and patriotic , as worthy of their confidence , as deserving of their sympathy , as could be found in any city of the north , and , knowing this to be case , Ave are confident that
the result cannot fail to be highly beneficial to both sections in the mutual good understanding that is certain to folloAV . We have heard before to-day of the influence of Masonry in national affairs , and consequently are not surprised to learn that the suggestions of coercion made to
the government by tho military authorities , Avhn have just assumed the direction of affairs , have met Avith universal and deserved condemnation . The meeting of good and
true men , for a pure purpose , divested of all prejudice and partizan feeling , can and Avill do move to restore kind feeling's between the two sections than all the compulsory laws that over have been or ever will be enacted .
Wo shall Avatch , Avith interest , the course of events in Louisiana . Meantime , in the name and interests of that great and " Avide-spread community for the extension of human sympathy and human brotherhood , embracing myriads of men of all nations and of all creeds , in one
common bond of amity , " let us Avish peace and goodwill to the countrymen of George Washington , AVIIO was , of all men , a shining light unto Masons . Our American brethren are numerous , enterprising , generous and Avealthy . They
would scarcely miss the means required to complete the structure commenced by their predecessors ; Ave have , therefore , no fear that , as English Masons , we shall be misunderstood in venturing to suggest to our brethren in the West that they finish the Washington Monument .
A meeting of the Provisional Committee of THE FREE - MASON ' CHRONICLE PUBLISHING COMPANY will be shortly held , Avith a view to making a first allotment of shares . Under the circumstances , Ave need make no apology for drawing the attention of our readers thereto . There may
be many members of the Craft who are anxious to promote the success of an organ whose sole object is to advance the interests of Freemasonry . We advise , therefore , any of our readers Avho may desire to take shares , to send in
their application to the Bankers , London and County Bank , Aldersgate Street Branch , at the earliest opportunity . Forms may be obtained from the General Manager of the Company , 67 Barbican , E . C .
Messrs . DOSVH . LT , CO . ore the largest holders of AVhisky in the world . Their Old Irish AVhisky is recommended by the medical urofession in preference to French . Brandy . It is supplied in casks and cases for home use and exportation , and quotations may bo had on . application to Massrs . DUKVIIXE & Co ., Royal Irish Distilleries , Belfast ; or at thoir London JJfices , 4 Beaufort Buildings , Strand , W . C .
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Brotherhood !
Influences are at work that will subdue those evils if they cannot eradicate them . There may be in existence a viial power and energy Avhich will hold on while the world continues , ever realizing larger amounts of happiness . National spirit , alloAved its free scope by institutions , is a
pledge for such progress , Avhich , for aught that appears , may be eternal and nnbonnded . In the groAving intelligence of the great masses of society , Ave have a promise of progress for our own country , and its influence upon the world . A further sign of improvement is exhibited
in the advance of more extended feelings of common interest among all the different grades of the industrial classes . The gulfs of separation are not , by any means , so wide as they were . The identity of interests of the various orders , who live by trade and labour , is presenting
itself to people ' s minds in a more distinct light and impressive form than heretofore . On every hand the great body of the people are more and more thinking for themselves , and cultivating their own poAvers and faculties . The literary and social institutions that are rising
everywhere throughout the land are so many centres of light and knowledge , radiating and exercising an useful and glorious influence , the value of Avhich cannot be measured by the exact numbers of subscribers to these institutions , or the amount of funds raised .
These facts , therefore , should leave no doubt , or cast any gloom upon the minds of those Avho have faith in the ultimate destiny of an enlightened humanity .
Our Brethren In The West.
OUR BRETHREN IN THE WEST .
"TTiIBST in war , first in peace and first in the hearts Ju of his countrymen , " runs the legend , no less trite than true , that describes the brave soldier , the sincere patriot , the unambitious statesman , the Christian gentleman , aud the good Mason , George Washington .
Nearly half a century ago , on the summit of an eminence overlooking the broad bosom of the Potomac , and surrounded by the outlines of an embryo city , was laid tho first stone of a grand national monument , to perpetuate the glory of a great and good man . Surrounded
by the dignitaries , civil and military , of the young republic , and distinguished representatives of many lauds , the Grand Lodge of the United States , assisted by a numerous Masonic delegation , officiated , Avith all the pomp and pageantry incident to a great national event . The glowing
records of that day ' s celebration have long since passed into the pages of history , but history fails to record the sequel . It may not be amiss to recall the folloAving extract from the address of an illustrious statesman and Avorthy brother , long since exalted to the General Grand Chapter above .
Lay the corner-stone of a monument which shall adequately bespeak the gratitude of the American people to the illustrious father of his country . Build it to the skies ; you cannot outreach the loftiness of his principles ! Found it upon the massive and eternal rock ; you cannot make it more
enduring than his fame ! Construct it of the peerless Parian marble ; you cannot make it purer than his life ! Exhaust upon it the rules and principles of ancient and modern art ; you cannot make it more proportionate than his character ! " The stone Avas laid , and the Avork
commenced . ToAvards its completion a memorial block of marble or granite Avas furnished by almost every nation in the Avorld . From an enormous base , forming the centre of a beautiful circle of Corinthian columns , arose , some hundred feet , the proportions of a majestic shaft . A generation
has almost passed aAvay , and to-day , looming up in the midst of the nation ' s capital—the " City of Magnificent Distances , " or as the " outs " are Avont to term it , the " City of Magnificent Plundering , " —stands the neglected , unfinished and almost forgotten Washington monument ,
" Looking , " as described by an English Avriter on America , "like the Avreck of an old Spanish windmill , " a reproach to the nation , an eyesore to every honest American , a lame and impotent conclusion to a great undertaking , and a standing verification of the ingratitude of republics . Two
years more will bring to Americans the one hundreth anniversary of their independence . Extensive preparations to commemorate that event , by an international exhibition at
Philadel phia , and appropriate centennial celebrations throughout the Union , are already on foot . Amid all the grand projects and prospects for national jubilee and glorification , not a single word of suggestion is heard to
Our Brethren In The West.
complete the nation ' s tribute to him who , of all others , was mainly instrumental in giving it birth . Is it not time that this monument should be either finished , or , for the credit of our Transatlantic brethren , pulled down , and all trace of its existence obliterated ?
^ "Masonry is doing an incalculable amount of good in the U . S . In no quarter of the globe is its field of operations so unrestricted ; side by side with the announcement of the installation of his Grace the Duke of Abercorn , as G . M . of the Freemasons of Ireland , in the Times of
Thursday , AVO regret to see despatches stating that the city of New Orleans is placed under military control . It is only a few days since we read , with supreme satisfaction , of a general grand encampment of Knights Templar at New Orleans , Avhich turned out to be a most brilliant and
imposing affair . It brought together , in that city , thousands of men from all sections of the country , representing fairly the best citizens , and all shades of political sentiment .
The State of Louisiana , of Avhich New Orleans is the capital , is the political cauldron of the South , and has been kept pretty much at boiling point since the close of the Avar . Nor is it to be Avondered at when Ave consider tho
reckless and oppressive system of misgovernment to Avhich its people have been subjected at the hands of ignorant negroes and unscrupulous white adventurers . The circumstances under which this meeting assembled gave its proceedings unusual interest , and created universal desire to
hearAvhat the Sir Knights Avould have to say about the real condition of things in Louisana . Every city throughout the country was certain to get the truth from the returning Sir Knights , and those who knew predicted a great change of opinion and feeling in relation to the condition
of the permanent white population of the southern States . Our brethren met good people in New Orleans , as pure and patriotic , as worthy of their confidence , as deserving of their sympathy , as could be found in any city of the north , and , knowing this to be case , Ave are confident that
the result cannot fail to be highly beneficial to both sections in the mutual good understanding that is certain to folloAV . We have heard before to-day of the influence of Masonry in national affairs , and consequently are not surprised to learn that the suggestions of coercion made to
the government by tho military authorities , Avhn have just assumed the direction of affairs , have met Avith universal and deserved condemnation . The meeting of good and
true men , for a pure purpose , divested of all prejudice and partizan feeling , can and Avill do move to restore kind feeling's between the two sections than all the compulsory laws that over have been or ever will be enacted .
Wo shall Avatch , Avith interest , the course of events in Louisiana . Meantime , in the name and interests of that great and " Avide-spread community for the extension of human sympathy and human brotherhood , embracing myriads of men of all nations and of all creeds , in one
common bond of amity , " let us Avish peace and goodwill to the countrymen of George Washington , AVIIO was , of all men , a shining light unto Masons . Our American brethren are numerous , enterprising , generous and Avealthy . They
would scarcely miss the means required to complete the structure commenced by their predecessors ; Ave have , therefore , no fear that , as English Masons , we shall be misunderstood in venturing to suggest to our brethren in the West that they finish the Washington Monument .
A meeting of the Provisional Committee of THE FREE - MASON ' CHRONICLE PUBLISHING COMPANY will be shortly held , Avith a view to making a first allotment of shares . Under the circumstances , Ave need make no apology for drawing the attention of our readers thereto . There may
be many members of the Craft who are anxious to promote the success of an organ whose sole object is to advance the interests of Freemasonry . We advise , therefore , any of our readers Avho may desire to take shares , to send in
their application to the Bankers , London and County Bank , Aldersgate Street Branch , at the earliest opportunity . Forms may be obtained from the General Manager of the Company , 67 Barbican , E . C .
Messrs . DOSVH . LT , CO . ore the largest holders of AVhisky in the world . Their Old Irish AVhisky is recommended by the medical urofession in preference to French . Brandy . It is supplied in casks and cases for home use and exportation , and quotations may bo had on . application to Massrs . DUKVIIXE & Co ., Royal Irish Distilleries , Belfast ; or at thoir London JJfices , 4 Beaufort Buildings , Strand , W . C .