The herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1835-1837, 1836-01-23

ton They meet at III O'clock tomorrow.
" We preparing a few drops of real Prussic
Acid for DIR. Chabert.
EXTRAORDINARY PRocEEDISGs.-The following let
dated Haisbsrgh, and written by Mr.. Chandler
the U. s. Gazette relates proceedings that will
astonish this and all other communities In the early
classic age Of Anti-masonry, before Therlow Weed
polluted it with his embraces had sneaking kind
ness for the scince-,nore especially one day and
half tLat stopped Batavia, and drank tea with the
fair Mrs. Morgan, and her airer and lovelier daughter
In them ant-masonry arrayed in bewitching smiles
mild soft eyes-light elegant fgures-and the most
fascinating simplicity of manners. was then out-and-
out an anti mason-not now-Heaven preservelus from
such wckedness-Ilea leave that business to Webb.
HARRISBURG, Monday, Jan. h. 1886.
| This afternoon the Committee appointed to examine
into the evils OF Freemasonry, met The place desg
mated was the Supreme Court room in the capiio-but
the crowd was great that il found necessary to
hold the meeting in the Hall of Representatives, the
Committee occupying the place in front Of the Speak
ers chair
| The preliminary business having been despatched
the first person called, Joseph r. Chandler Of Phia
delphahe forward and received from the Chair
man, the Bble-but when the administration of the oath
was commenced, he sgnifed his dissemination take
an oath, of which he had not been informed Of the
obligations. Mr.. Stevens (Charman then repeated the
words Of the oath-M. Chandler asked have il re-
1 III.
objecting TO such an unusual course, Mr. Spackman
moved that the wish should be complied with
Mr.. Stevens remarked TO Mr.. c. that il was the oath
customary sdmnis,ered-and he added, that ques
have any relation to the language Of Masonry.
Mr.: Spackman's motion finally prevailed, Mr.. Ste
yens being in its favor and the oath shown TO Mr.
Chandler.
Mr. Chandler observed, that though the oath was net
what he expected, point Of language yet taking it,
would be an admission at once of the right Of the Com
mittee to make the igaon-and having once ad-
mitted that the committee and he wosd have the
power TO decide as to the propieiy of any question
which might be put by any member Of the Committee,
he therefore, declined taking the oath-and asked to be
allowed to state his reasons in the form Of protest.
The Chairman readily granted permission--and Mr.. C.
then read protest against the assumption of rights on
the part OF the committee and declaring his fixed de-
termination not TO acknowledge power In the commit
tee TO DO that which expressly forbidden by @the Bill
Of rights" in the Constitution of the State and NOT to
surrender for himself and others, any right clearly con-
coded by that instrument
Mr. C. was then informed that his protest would be
filed by the Commttee-and that his refusal TO testify
would be reported to the House for their action, and
that he MIR: c. must hold himself subject the dec-
The next person called, was T. B. Freeman, ESQ., of
Philadelphia. Mr.. F. commenced reading his protest.
but was unable to proceed TO the end-he was quite
unwell, and his protest fled.
Samuel II. Perkins, Esq Of Philadelphia, demanded
copy Of the oath, refused to take it, and entered his
protest, which was manly and pertinent.
JOSIAH Randall, Esq. was then called he also refused
the oath, and read most eloquent protest against the
right Of the Committee TO compulsory proceedngs-
in which he testified TO the entire freedom Of the Order
from any errors Of the kind imputed il BY its oppo
nents As these proceedings constitute part of The
history Of Pennsy Legislation, shall furnish the
protests for publication.
George M. Dallas, Esq. called-he stepped for
ward to the members desk the Committee, and
minated disposition stand there-this refused,
BY the Chairman, and Mr.. ID was directed to come net
only before" but close to- the Committee. The
oath was then rendered, which he told the
offered to Mr.. Chandler-Mr Dallas refused take it,
assigning his reasons in speech Of surprising elo-
quence, occasionally marked by caustic satire, but
generally lofty sentiments Of PATRIOTISM Of devotion
the Constitution and Of respect the Masonic Order.
II is probable that Mr.. Daass remarks will be pub
| shed.
During the remarks Of Mr.. Dallas several gentlemen
present gave some token OF approval and the Chairman
OF the Committee ordered of them into the custody
OF the Sergeant at Arms.
uJ II was reported town, yesterday, that the
Sun had stopped and all its corps of editors and repor
tiers given New York leg-6aa. Ifthey don't run away
quickly, they won't have a chance next month";
Cause 7" They will be put into the Penitentiary
for stealing other mems property, and breaking open
seals Of packages not their Run vagrants-run-
and save your bacon. Run to Nashoba and set up a
community Of property concern. We don't 20 il here.
u The Harpers have just published two highly
popular novels-Bufwer's Rienzi, and the Gipsey, ID