Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1845-06-26

discourse in Fanuiel Hail, at that hour
~ the day, and with so much business
before them.
Mr. RldgPly gave very interesting,
sensible and encouraging view oi the
history, position, primo pies, and present
condition, and future prospects Of the
Order removing many foolish errors
and misconceptions respecting hs origin,
progress and objects. Ii was the best
production for the true interests Of the
/, Order which we have We, seen or heard,
aud We hope it will be published and eX-
tensively circulated.
After lhe Address, another Ode was
sung and Benediction closed the
\ Exercises. The audience then dispcrs-
ed, eoch Brother to join his Lodge, and
prepare for the procession.
Formation Of he Procession. The
/ Procession was formed Oh the Common F.,
MS near the published Order Of the Day
as il was possible TO execute it, owing to
I the imperfect information received at
Head Quarters Of the Lodges which in
tended To Join in the celebration.
While the Processio was forming
the Common presented must brilliant
aud aniIna,lng speclacle-crowded ns ii
was with Lodges, Encampmen's, mount
ed Marshals, all in rich Regalia, with
their magnificent banners, futtering in
the breeze, and moving masses OF gaily
dressed people ihronging every point
from which a view oi The scene could be
obtained.
.Narch Of he ProccsSicn The march
ing of the Procession presented the mus
splendid scene which it is possible for
wealth and ingenuity to create where
thousands of gallant men aud lovely
women combine with all The aids of ban
ners and costly decorations, and eloquent,
music, and every pomp and circumstance
that can eEhance The triumph Of the honr
! Nothing richer in material, more brilliant
and beautiful TO the eye, or more gorge
Gus in general effect can be- contrivcd
than III. Regalia Of an Odd Fellow.
\ And when the "lnng line comes CLEAN
ing on" with the waving ot banners and
the pranc'Dg Of stceds, aud all the excite
ment attendant upon the rush Of n throng
ing multitude, the ciapg Of trumpets and
the roll of drums dull indeed must be
that soul, which does not beat 10 UNISON
with the occasion.
An Odd-Fciows Procession, SAYS the
/ Mall presents something more tran
mere display. Military poup, however
gorgeous, always Carries with IT sad
idea of war and strife, and II we think NJ
( all ofthc object Of such organizations, it
must be with n sigh for the condition al
/ poor human nature which requires man-
/ kind 10 ara, themselves with deadly wea.
pons 10 protect themselves against their
fellows. In political displays there is
also much HAT is objectionable. The
emblcms chosen are often val gar and
senseIess-the designs OF he leaders are
often corrupt-and true patriotism seldom
smiles nron party banners. Bat here,
the new sprl Of the age obtains It's first
public exhlbilion-the spirit at peace,
friendship aud beaeroience. Here You
see thousands Of young, active, intclII-
gent men, banded together, not to ruin
/ aud destroy their iellows---bu. TO relieve
them from the "wrony and outrage with
which this earth is filled The "naiuiai
I bond of brotherhood" is no longer to be
serered but cemenied The spirit OF
/ War gives place to the spi,l, Of love -
Intelligence triumphs over barharism,
and this display oi our common Brother
|, hood gives noble aud brilliant expression
10 the better feelings OF humanity. The
n 4 4. Il
and the Ark OF Peace is seen riding
.lriumphanliy upnn the turbulent waters.
|. II wns noble sight, that immense body
Of Young Americans, united for such an
object, brilliant and encouraging spec
iacle, such as all good men and true,
must have been delighted to witncss
We have seen many gay aud brilliant
procession pass through the streets. oi
Boston as hrillnn, aud nnima,ing sights,
perhaps. as this country has ever exhibit
ed. We have seen ,hrongs Of beautiful
women, in holiday dresses, in balconies
ani on terraces and house tops, salu'ing
\ their friends, brothers, and lovers with
/ all possible enthusiasm a. they passed
We have seen eIiuoring troops, and
gallant clubs, aud CAV parties Of every
description, flushed with the nope OF VIC
tory. We Aavc heard the peal OF bells,
the roar Of cnunon, the swell of martial
music from our choicest bands - and seen
excited crowds rushing to get sight nj
the moving spcctacle-bu' never, IN III"
4 hour ot highest pomp, or creates, costa
4 cy, have we felt emotions as deep, q,
lovous, or ~ humanlZlng as we have felt
\ this day, IN looking upon this beautiful
moral spectacle exhibited bv the Odd
H Fellows Of New England. The reasons
/, for these emotions lie upon the surface
/. of the fact, and need not 10 be explained
F. We feared that the ms gnIa Of the Otdrl
/ might be too cay, and trivial, and destroy
: The effect of the paradc--but i, wns moi
4 so. The Rcgal;a, though rich, was al
\ in good taste, and heightened the eilec
7 OF the display vastly.
\ The procession was divided into twelve
/ divisions under DR.. ALBERT GuiLD, %
Boston as Chief Marshal, assisted by !
great number of aids on horseback. Ow
ing to the detention caused by The ralr