The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1848-01-08
By Bro. B. 3. French, M w Grand Master:

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By Bro b. B. French. nj. w Grand Master:
Our dstng guests, The first lesson ncueaied by
our insrituon well remembered by them while fight
ing in Mexco-'Your trust being IN God follow your lead
Ell and fear no danger'"
BY Bro Jos. S. Wilson
Brigader General James Shields During his triumpha
from the OF TO The seat OF the national
ernmeut the applause Of free people has announced
their estimate of his heroic and sarlike His be.
of the mystic e altes, his masonic and civic virtues,
and in the hand that sustained and preserved him. tho
favor of the Supreme High Priest of the Upper Temple
General Shields responded to this sentiment in a few
appropriate and eloquent remarks, which he concluded
stating in substance he had been making speeches
from the time he reached New Orleans until this time
That here with his old friends and brethren about him,
were he to attempt set speech, he should desire that il
might be the best that he made for, with lass than
this the feelings OF his heart, which he was at loss
find words to express. could not be satisfied As
out OF his power TO make saen speech now ne asked
here and the cordial greeting which ms Old associates
had given him.
By Bro j. B. Blake:
Col Timothy p. Andrews, worthy brother and fellow.
citizen He and his brave vogeurs have noby sustained
honor OF the country, and won Tor themselves mperis
able Tenown.
By Bro j. B. Thomas, Grand Marshall
Tennessee mourns the loss of her Jackson, and is
resting her glory on her Pillow.
Bro B. B. French, M. w, Grand Master, rose and
sad that although the President of the United States
had been remembered among the regular sentiments,
was in the capacity of President. !! was known to the
brethren that James X. Polk distinguished brother
forgotten as Mason. He would, therefore, give:
The President of the United States; If honesty of pu
strict morality ng Ana he IS bs b bs ons s
the other
This sentiment was received with three times three
cheers
By Bro VIM Patton
Our valiant guests, Gems Quitman and Shields, Tho
modesty with which they acknowledge the justly merisd
plaudits Of their counymen, and the generous magma
nmity shown by them to their conquered ioas, arc valid
certificates Of true merit.
By Grand Secretary Frailey
Our Smiths may have FIRE our Palo~s present downy
couches for the repose OF the enemy Taylos be
sharp as needle and the whole Lane of xenealsb 30
but our Shields is the ''very broth of hoy"
Lodge:
The chivalsy Of South Carolina, the gaanuy Of New
York. and the scientific address and intrepid valor Of I'LL.
nois displayed Cero Godo and In the ve battles b.
fore the city OF Mexico.
BY Bro. James Jack:
The whole continent OF America MAY It follow tho
ample OF Texasknock the door OF the Union, and b
ceived under the broad folds OF the starpangled banner
By Bro. Ogden Niles
Brother Andrew Porter of the rifles Ono of 'h< tArs"
who nobly represented National Lodge on the battle
fields of Mexico slime, and the hand OF the Mosr will
convert rough asher into the polished KEYSTONE"
By Bro. Reuben Johnson:
The Mexicans rushed upon Shields, and would have
been glad to cry out Qu'f-man!
By Bro. Franklin:
The memory Of Bro. Hezekah Niles-a Past High Priest
of State OF Maylandi His zeal a. Mason was only
excelled by his virtues Drank standing, and
sence1
Bro VIM. Ogden Niles arose. and after some aPpropri:
ate remarks sung patriotic song, written by the deceased
brother 10 whose memory tribute OF respect had just
By Bro. J. B. Thomas, Grand Marshal:
George w. Morgan, OF Ohio, colonel Of the 18th regiment
of infantry: A gallant scion of a noble stock.
By Bro. Grafton Powell:
The memory OF Gen. Thomas L. Hamer. Drank stand
ing, and in silence
By Bro B. B. French:
The Hon Robert 2. Dunlap. Of Maine, A man and
Mason newer 70 DO f,gouen by tho Fresmasons Of Wash
By Bro Joseph Wimsatt:
Our distinguished gus,u, Quitnan and Shields, They
arc among the brightest stars OF our countys galaxy
Lodge D''' : : ''
To the memory Of all true brother Masons who have
fallen in defence OF their country the plains OF Mexico
Drank standing and in senccJ
By Bro Lew L. Stowell:
Gen, Qnitman: star of the first magnitude standing
Shield ,Uel corn IN battle
After the applause which followed the announcement
of this sentiment had subsidized General Quitnan rose
and addressed the brethren assembled in most feeling
and eloquent manner. We regret that It is not in our
power to give his remarks at length. They were the
dhg s wf e' s.
to all the gallant officers who had 30 noby performed
their duty in Mexico, he said the glorious rank and he
must not be forgotten He then proceeded to speak Of
cheer followed this part OF his remarks.
BY Bro. L. D. Slamm, purser in the United States
navy.
Lieut.. Col Baxter: distinguished soldier and Mason.
BY Bro. Ezra Williams, r. w. Master of St Johns
Lodge:
the memory Alfred the Great. The ustre which his
moral purity and martial glory shed upon the Order Of
Free Masonry has been Frightened by the character and
deeds OF its votares of our own age and country,
By Bro. j. T. Towers:
Gen. Z. Taylor, the Hero of Buena Vista, He the
enemy the Level, and whipped them square up
By Bro. T. 8. M. Willoughby:
Gen Quitman (Quit--an:) Arerse his names import,
he is the last to quit.
By Bro. Ihos. G. Pickett
Hickory: old it we could get it but as cannot may
we branch OF the old tree in Gen. WORTH in
Mexico. s
BY Bro Col. $. H. Laughlin:
American and Masonic gratitude; A constitutional con-
posites of national beneiactors never be removed
BY Bro. General McCaa
The western rifle Fatal to the enemies Of freedom,
whether clothed in grecn OF scarlet.
By Bro X. Johnston
Edward Livingston A pure and accomplished states
man-an eminent and Jealous Ma son.
By Bro McGhee:
Generals Quitman and Shields May they live long to
enjoy their laures the battle fields oil Mexico, ana
every American teach her infant to lisp their names
and rehease their deeds Of vaio worthy of imitation
By Bro Charles s. Fraey, Grand Secretary:
Old Hickory, the General and the Mason The good old
tree has en beneath the stroke of tmothc sword Of Inc
General has been sheathed and the gavel OF tine Maef
fully shown that the soil put forth scons evidencIne
their ycowtb and quality, that they belong the same