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American Union Lodge.
mon , who petitioned to have tho village of Marietta incor porated as a town wero Frco and Accepted Masous . Thoy also started tho first hank in Ohio . It was brother Masons who first moved in tho mattor of baiklin ^ the first
court honso and jail—two Masons haviug donated tho land for that purpose . The fact is , my brethren , Amoricau Union Lodgo was the life-centre of the infant city of Marietta .
Circumstances and surroundings have much to do in shaping our thoughts , actions and habits . To be happy ourselves and to communicate happiness to others , is an acknowledged Masonic duty . To begin well is to end well . This being so , Marietta and Ohio ought to prosper .
Go baok to 1790 , when tho first Masonic Lodge was opened on Ohio soil , the setfclomont of Marietta in a vast wilderness , hundreds of miles away from relatives and friends , minus all the polished arts and refining influences of civilization ! It was fortunate for Marietta that American
Union Lodge was located in her midst ; it was just tho thing needed . Masonry teaches that man was formed for social and active life , and the early Masons in this then new country did not neglect this instruction . What I have said will show that they certainly were active , and I will
now speak of their social qualities . The seventeenth article of tho Bye-Laws adopted at Campus Martins , in 1790 , reads : " The Steward is to take his order from tho Lodge , make such provision for feast and entertainment as he may bo directed . He is also to
assist the Junior Warden in providing refreshments for the labourers , always remembering that no more liquor than to the amount of six cents for each Brother present shall bo called for and charged to the Lodge , without a special order from the Lodge the previous Lodge night . No person but
the Steward to order liquors on account of the Lodge , and he to be answerable for all over and above the allowance . " Intellectual improvement was ever uppermost . 27 th December 1790 , Bro . A Tupper delivered an oration before the Lodge . 24 th June 1791 , sermon by Rev . Bro .
Daniel Story . 7 th May 1792 , addressed by Bro . Meigs . 24 th June 1792 , addressed by Bro . Wood . 27 th December 1792 , Bro . Meigs jun . delivered the oration ( tho minutes state ) , the brethren dined in tho hall where the oration was delivered , genuine sentiments of friendship ,
hilarity and mirth wero attendant , and tho day closed with joy in tho countenance of every brother , that , in the wilderness , wo had onoo more the happiness of celebrating ancient St . John . 24 th Juno 1793 , the brethren walked
in procession to Brother Bnrnham ' s house , whore divine services were held , and a scrmou suitably adapted to the occasion delivered by Bro . Story , and a song by Anselm Tupper , was sung , to tho tune of " Hearts of Oak . " The following communication is an indication of tho
spirit of tho times : — To the Worshipful Master of the American Union Lodge , No . 1 , at Marietta , within the Federal Territory : WoRsnim / fc—While the first ray of real light which I have received ia a predominant inducement for tno to endeavonr to behold , if DOS
sible , the full Instre of that resplendent lnminary which ever en . lightened tho E . isfc . While tbo necossary avocations of life make it incompatible for me to continue longer in this place , I havo only hereby to request that a special Lodge bo called this ovouiug , at my expense , for tho pnrposo of receiving that farther instruction which is nearest tho heart of every truo Mason .
I am , Worshipful Brother , with fraternal affo . ition , youri sincerely , NATHAN MCINTOSH . Nathan Mcintosh was a physician , and practiced , at this date , at Marietta and surrounding country , some of his professional visits cxtendius- aa far as Clarksburg . W . Va . On
some of these occasions the doctor was accompanied by a company of soldiers to guard him against the Indian . ? . He was the father of tho lato Col . E . S . Mcintosh , of Beverley ,
Ohio , who died at the age of ninety-six . Ho was appointed by tho Ohio Company an assistant surgeon at Fort Fryc , at Waterford . Ho was married , 23 rd May 1792 , to Ehoda , daughter of Enoch Sheppard .
. 58 th December 1793 , Lodgo addressed by Bro . Ebcnczcr Battcllo . 27 th December 1795 , addressed by R . J . Meto , 21 th June 179 G , addressed by Rov . Bro . Daniel Story , ° at Campus Martius . 24 th Juno 1797 , addressed by Bro . Collins , which was ordered to be printed . Bro . MciVs
composed an ode for tho occasion , which was also ordered £ > printed . 24 th December 1798 , Lodgo took dinner at Bro . Charles Greene ' s , which done honour to tho infant Mate of our couutry . A descendant of Bro . Grand and 1 aat Master of tho Lodge ia with us to-night , .: 4 th Juuo
American Union Lodge.
1799 , Lod e took dinner at Bro . Griffin Greeno ' s . -5 th May 1 S 00 , tho Secretary paid one dollar and a half postage on a letter , by order of tho Worship ful Maslor . 21 th June 1800 , addressed by Rev . Bro . Story , at . the Muskingum Academy 27 th December 1800 , the committee appointed to
superintend the preparation for the celebration of tho Festival oE St . John bog leave to report that they have contracted with M . Bowen to furnish for the Lodge , for the price of ono dollar each , a good dinnor . One gill of whiskey , ono gill of peach brandy and one pint of good sherry wine . Song by Anselm Tupper .
Masonry strictly onjoins tomporauco upon all her members . Tho first temporauco society was organized by Freoinasons , still she is not a total abstinence society ; but she is a progressive institution , and tho absence of strong drink for many years shows she ia progressing in tho right direction .
No city was ever started by better mon ; they wero men of ability . The laying out of tho town , its wide streets and public squares , show their wisdom , and for many years she had a bright future before her , but as tho years roll on the restless spirit of jealousy was not lacking in heaping
up its abuse against the Freemasons , and many a good and public spirited Mason loft for fields more congenial . This bitterness did not soon dio out—for many years later , with
all its schools and ehurches , a Protestant minister assailed Masonry from tho pulpit dedicated to God , as being dangerous to civil and religious liberty—exhorted his hearers to pull it down and trample it in the dust .
But truth is mighty and will prevail . Though trampled in the dust it rises again ; though burned iu tho furnace its beauties will rise through the midst of the fire . Freemasonry has never been given the place in history that she is entitled to , and it would seem that the persons
who write the history of Marietta and the North-West Territory , purposely ignore American Union Lodge by never mentioning her name . It is impossible , however , to avoid mentioning narae 3 of her members , because it ] is impossible to write this history without doing so .
It has been insinuated that Masonry is a dangerous institution , a political machine used for tho purpose of derating her members to public office . All Masons and many others are ready to pronounce this a base falsehood , and all honest mon would come to the same conclusion if
they would only investigate . It cannot be denied , however , that a large proportion of our public officials are Masons . Masonry is not to blamo for this ; it is her aim to select only good men for her members . The public certainly have tho same right iu selecting her standard bearers .
Much of the opposition to Freemasonry , which raged so furiously a few years ago over the United States , causing separation of families and bitterness betwoen friends , was caused by political suspicion and jealousy . This feeling was intensified whenever tho announcement was made that
a Freemason had been elected to public office . Defeated office seekers became alarmed at tho number of Masons holding positions of public trust , and it only needed tho
mysterious disappearance of William Morgan to sot the whole country iu a blaze . An anti-Masonic party was formed , and had the assumption to believe that they would wipe Freemasonry out of existence . Bat a poet said :
Tho' mad men degrade us , And scribblers invade us , Aud all tho bUck euginos of malico combined ; Though hell in her fury turn judges aud jury , With innocent lustro our Order doth shine .
Thanks to an enlightened public , it is no longer necessary to defend Masonry against political or religious attacks . Being composed of good mon and trao , ifc is not surprising
that her members should bo honoured by tho public at large , evon to tho highest office in their power to bestow , Consequently 1 make the following announcement without fear of causing the slightest ripplo in the political world . American Union Jjodn-o has furnished tho following
public officers , which will give tbe public some idea of the character of tho Institution of Freemasonry : —Twentythree Judges of Court , two State Supremo Judges , two Members of first State Convention of Ohio , one IVC-Hdenti ' -tl Elector , sixteen State Representatives , six State
Senators , two United States Senators , three Congressmen , ono Postmaster General , three Governors—Ohio , Massachusetts , Michigan ; two Sergeants-at-Arrns , Ohio ; ono United States Collector . Washington County , Ohio , officera : —Four Probate Judges , eight County Corimiia-
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American Union Lodge.
mon , who petitioned to have tho village of Marietta incor porated as a town wero Frco and Accepted Masous . Thoy also started tho first hank in Ohio . It was brother Masons who first moved in tho mattor of baiklin ^ the first
court honso and jail—two Masons haviug donated tho land for that purpose . The fact is , my brethren , Amoricau Union Lodgo was the life-centre of the infant city of Marietta .
Circumstances and surroundings have much to do in shaping our thoughts , actions and habits . To be happy ourselves and to communicate happiness to others , is an acknowledged Masonic duty . To begin well is to end well . This being so , Marietta and Ohio ought to prosper .
Go baok to 1790 , when tho first Masonic Lodge was opened on Ohio soil , the setfclomont of Marietta in a vast wilderness , hundreds of miles away from relatives and friends , minus all the polished arts and refining influences of civilization ! It was fortunate for Marietta that American
Union Lodge was located in her midst ; it was just tho thing needed . Masonry teaches that man was formed for social and active life , and the early Masons in this then new country did not neglect this instruction . What I have said will show that they certainly were active , and I will
now speak of their social qualities . The seventeenth article of tho Bye-Laws adopted at Campus Martins , in 1790 , reads : " The Steward is to take his order from tho Lodge , make such provision for feast and entertainment as he may bo directed . He is also to
assist the Junior Warden in providing refreshments for the labourers , always remembering that no more liquor than to the amount of six cents for each Brother present shall bo called for and charged to the Lodge , without a special order from the Lodge the previous Lodge night . No person but
the Steward to order liquors on account of the Lodge , and he to be answerable for all over and above the allowance . " Intellectual improvement was ever uppermost . 27 th December 1790 , Bro . A Tupper delivered an oration before the Lodge . 24 th June 1791 , sermon by Rev . Bro .
Daniel Story . 7 th May 1792 , addressed by Bro . Meigs . 24 th June 1792 , addressed by Bro . Wood . 27 th December 1792 , Bro . Meigs jun . delivered the oration ( tho minutes state ) , the brethren dined in tho hall where the oration was delivered , genuine sentiments of friendship ,
hilarity and mirth wero attendant , and tho day closed with joy in tho countenance of every brother , that , in the wilderness , wo had onoo more the happiness of celebrating ancient St . John . 24 th Juno 1793 , the brethren walked
in procession to Brother Bnrnham ' s house , whore divine services were held , and a scrmou suitably adapted to the occasion delivered by Bro . Story , and a song by Anselm Tupper , was sung , to tho tune of " Hearts of Oak . " The following communication is an indication of tho
spirit of tho times : — To the Worshipful Master of the American Union Lodge , No . 1 , at Marietta , within the Federal Territory : WoRsnim / fc—While the first ray of real light which I have received ia a predominant inducement for tno to endeavonr to behold , if DOS
sible , the full Instre of that resplendent lnminary which ever en . lightened tho E . isfc . While tbo necossary avocations of life make it incompatible for me to continue longer in this place , I havo only hereby to request that a special Lodge bo called this ovouiug , at my expense , for tho pnrposo of receiving that farther instruction which is nearest tho heart of every truo Mason .
I am , Worshipful Brother , with fraternal affo . ition , youri sincerely , NATHAN MCINTOSH . Nathan Mcintosh was a physician , and practiced , at this date , at Marietta and surrounding country , some of his professional visits cxtendius- aa far as Clarksburg . W . Va . On
some of these occasions the doctor was accompanied by a company of soldiers to guard him against the Indian . ? . He was the father of tho lato Col . E . S . Mcintosh , of Beverley ,
Ohio , who died at the age of ninety-six . Ho was appointed by tho Ohio Company an assistant surgeon at Fort Fryc , at Waterford . Ho was married , 23 rd May 1792 , to Ehoda , daughter of Enoch Sheppard .
. 58 th December 1793 , Lodgo addressed by Bro . Ebcnczcr Battcllo . 27 th December 1795 , addressed by R . J . Meto , 21 th June 179 G , addressed by Rov . Bro . Daniel Story , ° at Campus Martius . 24 th Juno 1797 , addressed by Bro . Collins , which was ordered to be printed . Bro . MciVs
composed an ode for tho occasion , which was also ordered £ > printed . 24 th December 1798 , Lodgo took dinner at Bro . Charles Greene ' s , which done honour to tho infant Mate of our couutry . A descendant of Bro . Grand and 1 aat Master of tho Lodge ia with us to-night , .: 4 th Juuo
American Union Lodge.
1799 , Lod e took dinner at Bro . Griffin Greeno ' s . -5 th May 1 S 00 , tho Secretary paid one dollar and a half postage on a letter , by order of tho Worship ful Maslor . 21 th June 1800 , addressed by Rev . Bro . Story , at . the Muskingum Academy 27 th December 1800 , the committee appointed to
superintend the preparation for the celebration of tho Festival oE St . John bog leave to report that they have contracted with M . Bowen to furnish for the Lodge , for the price of ono dollar each , a good dinnor . One gill of whiskey , ono gill of peach brandy and one pint of good sherry wine . Song by Anselm Tupper .
Masonry strictly onjoins tomporauco upon all her members . Tho first temporauco society was organized by Freoinasons , still she is not a total abstinence society ; but she is a progressive institution , and tho absence of strong drink for many years shows she ia progressing in tho right direction .
No city was ever started by better mon ; they wero men of ability . The laying out of tho town , its wide streets and public squares , show their wisdom , and for many years she had a bright future before her , but as tho years roll on the restless spirit of jealousy was not lacking in heaping
up its abuse against the Freemasons , and many a good and public spirited Mason loft for fields more congenial . This bitterness did not soon dio out—for many years later , with
all its schools and ehurches , a Protestant minister assailed Masonry from tho pulpit dedicated to God , as being dangerous to civil and religious liberty—exhorted his hearers to pull it down and trample it in the dust .
But truth is mighty and will prevail . Though trampled in the dust it rises again ; though burned iu tho furnace its beauties will rise through the midst of the fire . Freemasonry has never been given the place in history that she is entitled to , and it would seem that the persons
who write the history of Marietta and the North-West Territory , purposely ignore American Union Lodge by never mentioning her name . It is impossible , however , to avoid mentioning narae 3 of her members , because it ] is impossible to write this history without doing so .
It has been insinuated that Masonry is a dangerous institution , a political machine used for tho purpose of derating her members to public office . All Masons and many others are ready to pronounce this a base falsehood , and all honest mon would come to the same conclusion if
they would only investigate . It cannot be denied , however , that a large proportion of our public officials are Masons . Masonry is not to blamo for this ; it is her aim to select only good men for her members . The public certainly have tho same right iu selecting her standard bearers .
Much of the opposition to Freemasonry , which raged so furiously a few years ago over the United States , causing separation of families and bitterness betwoen friends , was caused by political suspicion and jealousy . This feeling was intensified whenever tho announcement was made that
a Freemason had been elected to public office . Defeated office seekers became alarmed at tho number of Masons holding positions of public trust , and it only needed tho
mysterious disappearance of William Morgan to sot the whole country iu a blaze . An anti-Masonic party was formed , and had the assumption to believe that they would wipe Freemasonry out of existence . Bat a poet said :
Tho' mad men degrade us , And scribblers invade us , Aud all tho bUck euginos of malico combined ; Though hell in her fury turn judges aud jury , With innocent lustro our Order doth shine .
Thanks to an enlightened public , it is no longer necessary to defend Masonry against political or religious attacks . Being composed of good mon and trao , ifc is not surprising
that her members should bo honoured by tho public at large , evon to tho highest office in their power to bestow , Consequently 1 make the following announcement without fear of causing the slightest ripplo in the political world . American Union Jjodn-o has furnished tho following
public officers , which will give tbe public some idea of the character of tho Institution of Freemasonry : —Twentythree Judges of Court , two State Supremo Judges , two Members of first State Convention of Ohio , one IVC-Hdenti ' -tl Elector , sixteen State Representatives , six State
Senators , two United States Senators , three Congressmen , ono Postmaster General , three Governors—Ohio , Massachusetts , Michigan ; two Sergeants-at-Arrns , Ohio ; ono United States Collector . Washington County , Ohio , officera : —Four Probate Judges , eight County Corimiia-