American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1825-10-25

bic time, Withdrawn from any active concern III the
affairs of our fraternity. and have had, OF course
no personal knowledge OF the causes OF, anu actors
in the prevailing division. In censurlng u, nave
therefore, no reference TO particular individuals OF
LODGES: and hope-most sincerely hope, That De-
fore the return Of another anniversary, this stain
may be removed from our society. Perhaps new
arrangement OF the supreme authorizes might DC
advisable, by the creation OF provincial or suDorui
nate grand lodges under controlling head, com,
posed Of deputies selected by the different grand
lodges There have been two opposing grand lodg
es in England, and believe in Scotland, and Ire
land. and also in South Carolina and Massachusetts,
in consequence Of the distinction OF ancient and mo
dern masonry. Notwithstanding this serious con-
troyersy, the schism has been healed, and most
cordial and complete union has taken place IN oil
these cases, that we have no reason 10 appfeheho
long duration OF a separation which has probably,
originated from more trivial and esanescens causes.
Most WorshiPfut Grand Master Elect.
Accept my cordial congratulations on your ele.
walton TO the highest honor in masonry. You are
now in this region, the head Of the most ancient,
benevolent, and distinguished society in the world.
And am reioced to see such exalted authority
deposited in such worthy hands; and ieel assur-
ed that no exertion will be omitted on your part
to realize the anticpatons Of your usefulness, and 10
Justify the high confidence reposed in you.
am persuaded that you will use every proper
enGeayour TO re unite the great masonic family under
one government, to confirm and to extend the ln1u
ence and reputation OF free masonry, and 10 propa
gate those virtues wnch identified with its char.
acter and essential 10 the ofbeneSoence chart.
ty and philanthropy.
Your duties are certainly arduous, but important
and honorable stations always imply great abour,
and require much industry and exerton. You will
be assisted 10 your labouIs by the enlightened off
GERS associated with you. and every worthy brother
will raise his voice and his hands in favor Of your
efforts, and in support Of your measures
To preside merely over the forms ola public as
sembly, requires no uncommon display of intellec.
tual yigor; but the duties Of grand master involve
higher topics and more momentous considerations
lie must be employed in desisng ways and means
OF doing good In intoxicating the virtues OF our
fraternity and in illustrating by practical demonsra
ton The beauties of beneyolence. His eye must be
vigilant in discerning any inroads on our ancient
land marks and his arm must always be ready to
protect The institution against intestine commissions
and externa! hosties.
Your life has hitherto been distinguished for its
accordance with masonic virtue. If you carry into
your high Office that bensyolenee which adorns your
private character, and that experience as member
and master which you acquired IN respectable
lodge in this city you will uuquestionably reflect
back the fraternity the iustre which you derive
from il.
shall now proceed 10 discharge q duty which has
been required from me BY the grand lodge, and
perform il with no common pleasure as evidence
Of my personal esteem for you; OF my high respect
Tor that distinguished body, and OF my SINGERS de
yoion to the cause Of free masonry. shall now
invest you with the insignia Of your Office, and !
most humbly supplicate the supreme architect Of
the Heavens and oil the Earth 10 smile on the proce
dings of this day and to render them auxiliary to
the holy cause Of beneyolence, morality, and re.i
gion, aud subservien 10 the best interests of The hu
man race