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America, (United States).
AMERICA , ( UNITED STATES ) .
AVE have , now in active circulation , three Masonic periodicals ; and , although neither of them is conducted with the same independent spirit as the Freemasons' Quarterly Review , still they are not without their value , and will probably inrirove . The MASONIC REGISTER is a weekly sheet , in a quarto form , published at Albany , in the state of New York , hy Bro . Hofflaiul , and contains many valuable Masonic addresses by Brethren of consideration in the
Craft ; but this publication does not contain so much original information as it might readily obtain . The MASONIC JOURNAL , a monthly Svo . pamphlet , printed at Augusta , Georgia , displays some talent , and occasional originality . The FREEMASONS' MONTHLY REVIEW , published at Boston , would be entitled to general approbation , if it woulcl only acknowledge the source from whence it is enabled to derive so much valuable information . AVe opine that the editor of the Freemasons' Quarterly Review must be aware that his labours are duly appreciated by his brother editor at Boston ; and his reward will be found in the interest created by the
republication of much valuable information . There is also a little " dollar-a-year" Masonic paper published in Kentucky , of some merit . Our German correspondence displays a subservience to certain Masonic authorities in England , not very creditable to Masonic principle . AVe have received papers in which some recent transactions are alluded to in a very improper manner ; ancl the direction to make the version ( so contrary to truth ) as public as possible , is disgraceful equally to the
directors and the directed . The maker of the rod may be reminded of a homely adage . Bro . Nahum Capen has retired fiom the Grand Secretaryship of Boston , ancl has been succeeded by Bro . AVinslow Lewis , junior , M . D ., whose urbanity and social kindness endear him to the Fraternity . Would friends only but jog his memory when their letters remain unanswered , we are sure he would take the reproof kindly—ancl what excellent letters he can write !
THE CELEBRATION OF TUB INTRODUCTION OF THE CROTON WATER INTO NEW YORK , Oct . It . —A proud day this for New York—the proudest that its inhabitants have seen since the discovery of this part ofthe world by Sir Henrick Hudson , or , as we believe , since the fastanchored isle of Manhallan emerged from the general deluge . Enthusiasm was at its height . The celebration of this event commenced at day-light , with the roar of one hundred cannons , and all the fountains
in the city at the moment sent forth the limpid streams of the CROTON ! Bells from one hundred steeples pealed their merry ringing ; and half a million souls rose from slumber , and dressed for the gala and the jubilee . Many a scene , in as many places , partook of enchantment ; and the rays of the sun , reflected from the sparkling waters of fountains , covered them with a beautiful rainbow . Here might be seen a gorgeous coloured lady , surrounded by pale but beautiful damsels , not unlike a Queen of Shcba amid her Georgian slaves ;
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America, (United States).
AMERICA , ( UNITED STATES ) .
AVE have , now in active circulation , three Masonic periodicals ; and , although neither of them is conducted with the same independent spirit as the Freemasons' Quarterly Review , still they are not without their value , and will probably inrirove . The MASONIC REGISTER is a weekly sheet , in a quarto form , published at Albany , in the state of New York , hy Bro . Hofflaiul , and contains many valuable Masonic addresses by Brethren of consideration in the
Craft ; but this publication does not contain so much original information as it might readily obtain . The MASONIC JOURNAL , a monthly Svo . pamphlet , printed at Augusta , Georgia , displays some talent , and occasional originality . The FREEMASONS' MONTHLY REVIEW , published at Boston , would be entitled to general approbation , if it woulcl only acknowledge the source from whence it is enabled to derive so much valuable information . AVe opine that the editor of the Freemasons' Quarterly Review must be aware that his labours are duly appreciated by his brother editor at Boston ; and his reward will be found in the interest created by the
republication of much valuable information . There is also a little " dollar-a-year" Masonic paper published in Kentucky , of some merit . Our German correspondence displays a subservience to certain Masonic authorities in England , not very creditable to Masonic principle . AVe have received papers in which some recent transactions are alluded to in a very improper manner ; ancl the direction to make the version ( so contrary to truth ) as public as possible , is disgraceful equally to the
directors and the directed . The maker of the rod may be reminded of a homely adage . Bro . Nahum Capen has retired fiom the Grand Secretaryship of Boston , ancl has been succeeded by Bro . AVinslow Lewis , junior , M . D ., whose urbanity and social kindness endear him to the Fraternity . Would friends only but jog his memory when their letters remain unanswered , we are sure he would take the reproof kindly—ancl what excellent letters he can write !
THE CELEBRATION OF TUB INTRODUCTION OF THE CROTON WATER INTO NEW YORK , Oct . It . —A proud day this for New York—the proudest that its inhabitants have seen since the discovery of this part ofthe world by Sir Henrick Hudson , or , as we believe , since the fastanchored isle of Manhallan emerged from the general deluge . Enthusiasm was at its height . The celebration of this event commenced at day-light , with the roar of one hundred cannons , and all the fountains
in the city at the moment sent forth the limpid streams of the CROTON ! Bells from one hundred steeples pealed their merry ringing ; and half a million souls rose from slumber , and dressed for the gala and the jubilee . Many a scene , in as many places , partook of enchantment ; and the rays of the sun , reflected from the sparkling waters of fountains , covered them with a beautiful rainbow . Here might be seen a gorgeous coloured lady , surrounded by pale but beautiful damsels , not unlike a Queen of Shcba amid her Georgian slaves ;