Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-01-01

there be Light" never can be weaken
ed by the forcesof human power
z, The ties Of our Understanding
in strength the Gordian knot; they ne
yer can be severed.
8. Our Brethren Of the Somh-Msy
Love, Charity and Concord be their
motto; Union their shield.
After this toast was drank, his Ex-
cellency, M. REBELLo, Charge des AZ
flares of the Brazilian government,
arose, and in behalf Of his brethrentDf
the South, expressed his thanks 6r
the kind wishes manifested towards
them. His feelings on this subject, he
remarked, he could not better express
than by offering the following
The Government and People Of the Uni
ted States-May they enjoy forever
prosperity, peace, and plenty; the ne
cessary offspring Of order, energy and
religion.
The regular toasts next in order
were as follow -
9. The lsMof Oct. l7sI-Millions of
Freemcn remember with gratitude, the
glorious triumph of the York Mason.
10. The Temple Of Masomy-Its goI-
den gates open bat to the magic pass
word, which is deposited in the bosoms
of the faithful.
AZ. Masonry, the handmade of Reli-
gion.-like Martha and Mary, both de-
voted to the service of the Master.
IL. The Charity Of Dfasonry-"the
Widows cruise shall never fail, nor the
widows son feel want
Is. The Mason's Badge-Moe ancient
than the golden Fleece or Roman Ea-
gle, more honorable than the Star and
Garter.
IA. THE Masonic Commmications-likc
the hand writing on the wall Of the
Royal Palace, ineligible only when
interpreted.
Is. The memory of BENJAMIN Frank
h-a faithful brother and the friend of
man.
l6. The memory Of our Int Grand
Masters, Coats, Kerr, Crawford, Wirg-
man ard Winder; they wrought faith
fully; their work is finished, and they
are now receiving the Masters wages.
II. The Star of Masonry-it shines
with equal lustre upon the whole world.
Is. The Light Of Masonry-A lamp
to the feet Of the afflicted, source Of
Joy and comfort to the destitute.
ls. The t,ceatyJoaw pillnrs q our
uestern tepple-like the Alphabet, may
the nations of the earth learn wisdom
therefrom.
90. The motto of our order-"on earth,
Peace, good will toward men,"
81. The ambition Of mdsonry-its prin-
ciples Philanthropy; its aim the glory
and happiness of mankind.
%. The knowledge Of masonry-like
the mantle of Elijah, it has descended
from generation to generation, unim-
paired in its beauty, unpolluted in its
spirit.
%. Our prosecuted brethren tn Europe
LUX ex Tenebris.
"a. Woman-Though not permitted
to worship in the masonic temple, she
enjoys its protection and ia Blessings.
voIuSTsERs.
By Mr.. B. C. Ho,0ard, Grand Master
Our RepubIic-Nevermore glorious
than when presenting like the Roman
daughter, "the full breast of her youth
full !exuberance" to the lips Of vene-
rated father.
!, ByslMr. Little, Past Grand Master
MN aSa tree-the fruit is ripe in the
Nh season, the evening crowns the
81 ang-thus has it been with the
2aEnt6ss Guest.
BIZ Br. Montgomery, Mayor Of the CT.
ty-The Temple Of Liberty, built in
our land aN- the master workmen,
Washfna Ia Fayette. and their CO.
patriots-may it be perpetual. Its
foundations have extended to the Sou
thern Continent-may they spread
throughout the empires Of the world.
By Br.E. G. Woodyear, Grand Trea-
surer-Brother La Vasseur, the inter
esting friend and companion of our il-
-iustrious guest-he has been educated
in a good school and under an able
tutor.
Upon which Col. La Vasseur pro-
posed the following toast:-The Free
masons-They will never forget that
the Temple Of Liberty is entrusted to
their care
BIZ Br. Edme Dupatd-To the memo
ry Of the brave ancestor Of our beloved
and venerated guest, Gilbert De La
fayette, who lost his life at the battle
of Poictiers, in 1856, while endeavor-
ing to rescue his king from the hands
Of the English. From that moment
the chiefs Of that illustrious race be-
queathed to their descendants their ex-
PLOTS to maintain, and their patriotic
devotion to imitate-A noble legacy,
which the hero of America, and the
friend of man and liberty in both hem