Wilmington expositor. (Wilmington, Del.) 1831-18??, 1831-09-02

How often do we hear this sentiment expressed Oy \
men Of intelligence; but more frequently by the "be-
nevolent' Knights of the "Cable and the Hood, "
Probably when they read the following, and their
are sautcd with the dying groans Of the Haudmaid
in Main. they will change theiryiews cuiceRiy Ma
sonry and things
From the Maine Free Press-E2tru
GLORIOUS CONCENTRATIONS t--RENUf~
CITATION OF THE LODGE AT
GoRHAM, MAINE. @
HALLowELL (Maine,) Aug. 20, 1881
The following glorious Intelligence we re-
ceived since our paper of yesterday was issued. !
We regardit as the most important occurrence
that the people of Maine have beheld since they
were established into an Independent State,
what worthy example has the HARMONY
LODGE set to the other Lodges in hecountry!
This frank and manly disavowal of all future
masonic connection, this candid remuneration
of masonic obligations, is well calculated to re-
store confidence to the community. The peo-
pie will see there is no mistake, no sfratagem,
in this surrender, If the Kennebec Lodge had
thus expressed rs resolutions, instead If en-
dorsing for the spure principles of masonry it
would have better satisfied the public mind.
| ut resuldr communication Of HARMONY
LODGE, he'd at Mason's Hall on Wednesday,
preceding fill moon, viz. July 20, 4 O'Clock p.
IlL Il. M 1891.
The lodge was opened in due form by R.
W. Master.
No candidates for proposition for either of
the degrees before the lodge.
On motion, Voted. That each brother be at
his liberty to speak his opinion as it regards
the institution of freemasonry.
There being but few who were prepared to
lexplain their minds, it was, therefore, on mo-
ton, voted, Thatit be postponed until our next
regular communication, viz. Aug. 18th, and
that we meet at one o'clock p. NJ and that
each absent brother be particularly notified by
the secretary to give his punctual attendance
accordingly.
i On motion, voted, That the right worshipful
II bed Cannon, worshipful John Burned, wor-
tIshipful David Libby, (our master and senior
and junior wardens,) together with brother
:, Ebenezer Spencer, treasurer, brother William
: !Newcomb, secretary, brother Richard Paine
is. D., brother George w. Blake, 7. D., brother
81 Henry Stevens, S. S., and brother Elmor ID,
i SWEET, ]. S., be committee to examine tlt
{ books of the treasurer ascertain the sum of tn,
f funds of the lodge, how much the lodge, is ii
i debt, and what sum is due to the lodge, ant
tito draft resolutions against our next meeting.
el Also Voted, That said committee, and al
n many of the brethren as are diseased to NEE
s on the 5th day of August next, at A. o'clocl
tip. M. to investigate the subject The lodg,
h then was duly closed.
!, y oBED CANNON, Master.
e Attest WILLIAM NEwcoNB, Sec.
' 1T regular communication Of HARIl0N1
E LODGE, held at Ausons Hall on WedInes
r day proceeding the JaH moon, dug. II; A.
e N. 1881.
n The lodge was opened in due form by tn,
i r. w. Master.
IS A communication was read by the secretar,
c from the secretary of Adoniram Lodge, tina
it motion had been made at their last commu
n nication, to give up their charter and abolish
1t the lodge, and soliciting counsel from Harmo
n ny Lodge upon the subject.
is On motion, Voted, That it lie on the table.
Isl The committee appointed at our last regu
e, lar communication was called upon by brother
n James Campbell Of Windham, to make repor
n, of the finances of the lodge, and the resolu
= tions, whose duty it was by virtue of d vote
:. lpassed at our last regular communication.
q! The following resolutions were presented
!. and read by the secretary, and unanimously
Iaccepted-brether Campbell of Windham, ex
4 ,cepted.
: RESOLVED, That we cannot more clearly ex.
press our opinions in regard to the "farternity,
Il called Jreemdonry than is expressed IN the let
a tiers of the Hon. Mr.. RUSH. As they have
been published in the public newspapers, ever
by those whose editors are mascns, we pre-.
sumo, that none are ignorant of his opinion,
a of the dangerous influence it viii have upor
our liberties, If it be allowed to ride any longer
= in the chariot of triumph as heretofore--bro
!. ther Campbell, of Windham, seeding.
o Resolved, That by these presents we DIS
: SOLVE all connection with the masonic fra
a .ternity, and all masonic connections of what i,
! called the "mytc tie," and that we pledg,
ourselves each and every one of us not TO cal
!. any man right zUorshiRful nor brother on &C
/ count of his being freemason.
The committee of finance made report tina
they had attended to the duties assigned them
> and state that the funds of the lodge consis