Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1825-07-07

| proceeded to a beautiful green in front
! Of The U. y. Arsenals, where a neat
and appropriate Oiaiion was delivered
by Brother p. G. Maeesbx, succeeded
by an eloquent address from the Rev.
Brother LITTLE. The company then
retired to the lIarpers.Ferr Hotel.
where a dinner was prepared by Mai. j.
SrEfnENsoS, (under a neat rural ar
bour erectedf Tor the purpose,) in a siyle
* of a character beyond all praise. The
zest OF this entertainment was, however.
most unfortunately interrupted by a
shower of rain, which descended in tor
rents, and compelled the company TO
retreat TO the rooms of the hotel, in one
of which the masonic brethren drunk
several set toasts, and many volunteers,
some Of which we have not been able TO
collect. The day was closed with that
harmoney which is characteristic Of thu
fraternity, each. one gratifed with the
part he bad borne, in laying the founda-
lion of an ediice dedsa.ed to literature
to holiness, and to brotherly love.
ToasTs.
l. The occasion W. celebrate May
every brother initiate the fearless yir-
tues OF our patron st. John, and a
they, like hun, receive the a~pprobation
OF tiis Grand Master Of the Universe,
q. The immortal memory o four bro
thef ashington- Al the sound o. whoss
gavi Discord was banished. and Bro
therly Love and Frindship incQlcated
and difused.
5. The uemnry OF our eminent bro
tesr, General Joseph Warren, whose
blood was used in the first cement of the
American Ten. pie of I.iberty--sn edi.
ice which nougbt but the fat OF the AL
mighty Architect can dilspidate or de-
stroy.
4. Brother Lafsyette-GuEed by
The rule of Justice, and actuated by the
glow of B~enevolenc&, be assisted in
bringing kings to THAR proper isrsi, and
in marking the true LINE of distinctions
between dsspotism and liberty.
8. The Constitution Of the United
States-An eJifics ersctad by master
workmen, and supported BY the pillars
Of Wisdom, Strength, and Beauty.
6. Masonry and Frcedon-Their
principles are syponymoua, and, teach
mankind that while walking u~p,crightiy,
there is no superiority but that which
merit gives
7. The South-May il soon partaks
ID peace Of thu Refreshments enjoyed
by tbs Wsst-the rational feast of libsr-
ty.
9. Greece, the land Of Science and
Of song-Whethsr the world ackuow-
ledge her Independence OF not, she has
shown that she deserves to be free.
9. Free Masonry-Its laws are
founded upon Reason and Equity, ito
principles are Benetolence and Love
MAY they eve be illustrated and de-
Tended BY correct examples.
10. The Temple whose foundation
has just beon laid-May il be in truth
the sanctuary of Holiness. and recall
many a wanderAr from the labyrinths Of
Vice to the pleasant paths Of Peace and
Friendship.
II. The Fair--Although the secrets
OF Masonry arc withheld from them yet
it il n secret that they hold empire over
our affections, and encompass our hearts
with the panoply of their lore.
~toLCNTER2s.
BY brother q. III. Wiiliams-Charify
Lodge.
BY brother T. Herington. May eve
ry mason's heart have the freedom Of
chalk, the fervency of charcoal, and
tire zeal offriesdship--but not the hard
ness Of marble, when a distressed bro
the makes bis demand.
BY companion J. Tuley. The new
Church and Masosic Hail. the corner
stone of which was this day laid May
the second story BIO dedicated to God,-
adorned by the erudf,ion Of the first,
and crowned by the respondent lights'
of the third.
BY brother William 8. Clark. The
memory Of our ancient brother Solo
mon, king Of Israel To which the G..
NJ. begged leave to add, The memory
Of Hiram, king Of Tyre-and the Rev.
d.. Little, tie memory Of Hiram AbyH.-
BY brother o. Dudley. Our tsrss-
cuted brethren -thosf who reside in
countries less favoured than our own
W. trust no deSpot viii ever be- able
to %extnguish the lights, however much
he may abridge the prieilegss, Of ma
sonry.
By brother T.. Wager. Our visiting
brethren-they deserve our sincere
and hearty thanks.
BY brother A. Sopliere. May tbs
sp,r;f of n,y,oa Nisdom indoonc. .h.,