Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1840-04-04
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ADDRESS.


ADDRESS,
D,,ircr.d Icforc Pooaior'as TrbS q 7ffFtao No L.
oC1ss faspror,d Order Of Rcd Mrn IN tacSr E ~''tR
Nhesiing. on the Iih II March 1910. by PnH "a
chem JoAH r. weishdn'pei.
WORTHY CHIExs And BRoruERs
an happy to sueet with YOU in your wiswcin-
One grnndsun ago, you all roaming about ana en-
gagged ia the busy movements OF the paeiaccs IN their
camps and unncq nanied with the pleasing mys-
,eries of the Order Red Men You lo 81 your pale
face friends, but you had love for the oomplny OF
the Red Men--Nay you dad not smile then on meet
ing each other in this agreeable place of retirement
and inicresn. social inercourso--you knew nothing
OF the Order or IFS tendencies.
Brothers: While you thus situated. IT pleased |
the Grca; Split direct nv footsteps from the Wig
am Of the Great Council OF Maryland to this camp OF
the paleaces When reached your lodges and sought
shelter under the roof Of the Red Mans cabin. found
nonc--I was sorry that the Red Mon had no home
here pained that the pale faces were unaoqualn
ted with prnciples-I held n talk with some and
my brohers am happy. that have II 10 shy, num-
Der expressed a desire 10 become ingraited into the
mysteries Of the Order.
Brother: I held a council with those Pale faces.
they promised to be faithful Red Men, and initiated
them. | placed confidence them that they would
cherish the young fribe and raise 10 be strong
the oak Of the ioresi-and my confidence has been
betrayed. now behold before q number of new
broihers-broers that stand high in the estimation
cause they may undertake 10 support.
Pocahonias Tribe OF Virginia. congraf Hate YOU !!
Did say s,-yes-Pooasqafas! o. bro.h-
| ors love the name Of Pocahonas. That daughter
of the Great Chief OF the Red Men OF Virginia
Is worthy of our love-ihat humane ant patriotic
daughter OF PowhatnR, who willing become the
savior Of one Of our ancient pac-hreihren. the
sacrifice Of her life s worthy Of hinor and miia
! lion. | congratulate you upon your in in
oreasng your numbers speedily, and making good
a choice OF pae-hees.
Bro,hers-'Tho pale-faccs anxious to know our
princples-ihey wonder Why meet in wigw am
aud close the wicket against all who brothers
! the Order. They say, III the Red Mems principles
are good. why not all persons admitted into their
Councils - Brothers; We not ashamed OF our
principles. We DO not in private council because
our cause will not bear investigation. No We arc
brothers, and We cannot coRfde in pGleaces until
they have become members ofOur Tribe. We extend
the hand of invitation 10 all honest industrious wor.
thy pae-iace bro.hers, 10 come and join in viii
II paletdcCs DESTROYS of learning myseries,
they can be gratiCd We have laws--hose laws ore
free 10 the perusal oG all worthy white
| Bso'hers--When pne-faccs ask concernpg our
principles. let tell them. they Freedom Friend
ship and Charity. Tell them. that are unit, Il
with tie that males US love each other. and eAciies
the desire in breasts 10 do good to those who
worthy of 1t. Tell them. that Tribe watches over
the welfare 81 the members with the dill gent Gaze
that the faithful mUlhcr watches over her yonnc
Pappoose. Tell ihcm that the sick and otherwise die
ahed Of The Tribe provided for of treasure
Tell them that the dead duly and appropriated,
provided oF-and that the widow and the orphan ha,
claras upon the Tribe. which enable them To bear III
unC er the affecting loss Of husband and father
Tell them, that we discourage immortality, aud support
ard promote morality and peIy. Tell lhem that W.
support the laws of The country aud deprccaic all viola
lions thereof Tell them, that we aim al the e!eyG
ton, prosperity and happiness Of man
Broihers Does the palece nv that our terms are
hpyOnl he tft ol l.
does no! know them. IL he asks 10 know tell hirs-
lie will not complain ".hen he is made fully acqusin
ed with them ID he unable or unwilling TO pay into
our sreasury ihee dollars initiate on fee l. @
not willing 10 ny into the treasury also six cslis
week-and Then be entitled 10 all the advantage
and benefits of the Ordorl Is he not willing TO make
provision, by odoing, fer his good when circun
stances render help necessary; willing TO be the
means ot dong good TO others, who may be in need
think many willing. Will we, then, exert our.
selves 10 lead them into society," VIII we make
open path for them. that they may find their way
into our wig~ams and participate in our eoancisl /
feel sure shall do So
Broihcrs-Your success cheers my heart I aniici.
pate the day. with lively and pleasing hope, when
Pocahonias Tribe shall only have Increased 10 a
great size herself but when she shall have been the
means Of creating Tribes every city, town and vii.
lfSe OF the surrounding country, and when she shall
have G.eat Council OF her own 10 watch over her
and all her sister Tribes. And when The pale faces
cS to'Alelcu say, hei Men BOAST nor IN
oi their principles When hey shall have cosfess
that we follow up and carry the principle OF hu.
mainly IS characterized in the herois of Poca-
honiss.
Broihers-Lei the palefaccs kna,y that the InDyc-
Jed Order Of Red Men is respected ia the East whore
u WIS first organized. Let them know that The Iecis
laiure of Maryland chartered the Great CusncI of
Maryland Of Ge T. o. X. ~ in the year 1888; and
thai the Tribes that in Baltimore are strong
Tell Ihem thai there is n Logan Tribe, Metamora
Tribe, and POcOhonas Tribe, in that CITY; and INN.
many Tribe in Pennsylvania. Tell them, the course
OF the Order is onward-thal il is about being esrah
lrshed ia Ohio. and Tribe will soon be created al ST
Louis, Mo Bid all worthy men to examine and prov
our cause, and all who will. let them come
Broihers-Negiect not TO attend To your council
meetings Let each one consider his duty TO enter
warmly into the business and good of the Tribe Wv
20 dong you viii cause it TO prosper Let the princi.
pies OF The Order lie yOur heart and by your
zeal IN The cause attain an honorable name among the
members
BroIhers-I shall leave you again tomorrow Yor
Know your duties, end | believe you will perform
ihem Look 10 the Great Council of Maryland as YOUR
parent. and she will be your guardian and adviser
Pocahonias Tribe her child and she may be proud
Of the young and fourishing Tribe. When Igo away.
leave with you the wishes for your success
ana prosperity. And l hope the Great Spirit may
soiae your hearts, 50 as 10 lead you ia the path Of
truth and piey; that when you shall no moro have
me pleasure OF meeting IN council here IN the forest
you and may meet IVA the Great Wgwnm above the
sky' where parting shall be no more and where one
eternal spring fJoy and happiness shall be inher.
Iance.
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