Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1848-02-01

hat 10 paying such Wel-meri,ed respec, u |
worthy guests you are about TO en!era,
nonors belonging 10 our craft will be mo-, -, a'
billy bestowed. May your meeting be h..
,ne. Presuming upon the peculiar po.uio,'
which Island, as Mason and as ciljze,
give The following sentiment:
fTecmo0nry and tie Magnetic 7tltero.
While the former binds together Bro h.r,
,f men, the latter must cause "a NOR. rer.
union" OF Sislerhood OF States.
am, with traernal regard,
Your obliged brother,
B. B. FRENCa |
Brothers R. G. seorr, &c.
WAsHIssrow CITY Jan. 90, IS,
MessIs. K. q. Scot, and S. S. Baker:
Gentlemen: l very much regret that | g.
not be able 10 avail myself of your invita-.
attend The dinner 10 be given by The NJ
Fraternity 10 cur distinguished Brethren. c |
rails Quilman and Shields. Isend you :.
ment which about The hour Of your meei,.
shall drink in bumper 10 those gaan; Of ;,
Ffacrnaly, yours, R. X. MEAD i
Generals Quilman and Shields: Nobe ~
that lawyers have sword, is well as tongue,
ShlTHrxLD, Jan. 81, l.s !
Ro G. Scott, Esq, chairman, and others:
Most Worshipiul Sir and Brolhsr-Yon,
18Th inst, inviting me 10 mite with nv Bre-
OF The Masonic Fraternity, in The city Of /
mond, 10 complimentary dinner 10 cur tie
sui,hed Brothers, Generals Quiiman and Srj.
was only received yesterday. The week !, /,
far advanced 10 admit Of my reaching YOU, +.
in time 10 be present on the occasion: bur e. e.
assure you. lha, my feeling. most c0Idiall, n,
tic pale in Inc honor 10 be conferred On hos. =.
LIANT officers. 1t is nost pleasing 10 find that m
as in our Revolutionary struggle, Nelson's are
be found among those y no are ioremos. in tfs,
~ and patriotism. Ii sh uld never he or:or.,
that Benedict Arnold was The only Genera or
Ger in The Revolutionary Army who WASH,
Mason. Please present my thanks to the Be-.
rem Tor their polite invitation, ant believe me
Yours iralernaliy, JOHN Z PURDlE.
P. S.-Accepi The following sentiment,
The Travelling Lodge attached 10 tie Vi'eiri
Regiment OF Volunteers: We believe Tie cor,i,f
Mason is the best citizen. May they pryye T..
he also makes the best soldier.
WASHINGTON Cirr, 20ih Jan, lsis
BRoruERs: Your kind invitation OF the Is
inst, for me 10 form one Of The Masonic com-l.
Nv who are 10 dine with Brothers Qli,man an
Shields at Richmond, on tomorrow, has been 2.
ceived. thank you for the kindness vAl-
prompted and expressed il, and very much &c,
hat the pressure OF public business comfe.s
o decline il.
have no doubt lha, you and all who ma {.
present on the occasion, will enjoy true plea
10 welcoming our warrior brothers tom rae 81.
,ers Of war 10 the arms OF patriots and brc.aig
who feel that stronger ties than ordinary u
hem in one bond Long may they live TO en-
he es eem which they have so nobIy wen.
Permit me 10 offer sentiment, and TO close
declaring how sincerely lremain,
Yours fraiernaly,
JOHN Nj. MccALLA.
Brothers Ro. G. Scout, &c.
Otber letters were received from invited que
Brothers Ouitman and Shields: Whilst lhs
,bey the pIecept which requires charity 10 {;
mankind, they have hot sbrunk from The tlr,i
Y Of the palriol as well as the Mason, which {,
or their support 10 the government under We
hey live. Happy The country which has ma.
UGH defenders.
By Wor. BIO. II. c. Williams. The Mascr
rale.nity OF Virginia: Wmh them oEo.hei
owe prevails, and every moral and social VIZ
ements them.
BY Bro. r. Fl. Lorton. Our gallant Bro. JOS,
;elden: He reached the topmost round OF Q,
scaling ladder at Chapullepec, and only wa.
pp0riurty 10 attain similar position o. l-
adder OF tame.
By Bro. J. 3. Vielini. America and l:elaa
Nay they always hail each cher as broite's, q
n time O. need furnish SticLds Tor mutual r.
eciion.
By Bro. L H. Trgg. Brothers Qnilman an
Shields: Distinguished masons and mase
porkmen, who in raising the structure Of ne
oun;ry's lame, have laid deep the foundation
heir own.
BY Bro. VIM. B. Isaacs. Generals Qoi'ma
win The Artillery Of War.
BY Bro. James Nesbiu. To The memory Of Z
ryrian Artists
BY NJ. w. Bro. VIM. Mitchell, Jr. Our !
w. Bro. Geo. Nj. Dallas: May We all imNa
Tim in his iDtczihle fidelity To the Graf.
b. Bro. Chas. F. Osbo ne. The Army
war or in peace, at home or abroad, may ihey p
member that harmony is The strength o! all ia
u'ions, more especially this OF ours.
BY Wor. Bro. VIM. f. Butler. The Eme,s
Isle: The land OF great Patriots, great Ufapa
and great Warriors
BY Brother Irishman. The land We live r.
Great glorious and tree, may it so continue d
",he great Globe itself and all that iDha biz shz
dissolve, and like The baseless fabric oi visig
leave not wreck behind
By Brother Newton Hill. Quiman d.
Shields: The right hand Of Chary, villa d
strong arm Of Chiva|ry.
By Brother E. D. Robinson. The grand phi
cipIc inculcatcd BY Masonry: Peace with q
mankind.
BY J. B.-Our Brother Capt. Robr. G. Sec
Jr.: 10 far land, he has our wishes Tor his be-
piness and safe return.
BY Wor. Bro. VIM. F. Butler The defeat
Me1icans: We'll might they eXclaim, when 81
rendering TO our distinguished euesl-Qu...d1
your men night with Sa,elds in front.
BIZ Bro. J. Adams Smith. The resisnali
OF our lac WoE,hipiul Brother George Va
insioa, as COMMANDMENT -Chiet of The Amari-
forces in l776; an act commemorative OF
purcst yIhue aud OF the most Distinguished
trio;ism unparalleled in the annals OF nations
BY Wor. Bro. James Evans. Our Cue
We greet them as brethren Of The mystic lie
hail them as men worthy OF Virginia weIcOr
we salute hem as those who have done honor
their country. both as civilians and soldiers.
BIZ Bro. James l.. Marsh. To the naii1
wealth and glory.
By Bro. r. II. Lorton. Our distineusl
bro.her Brigater Gen. Shields: Ever green
the chaplet that adorns his brow, composet ?
is OF our Acacia, the American Laurel, and
OWE native Shamrock.
BY BIO. John K Martin. Lieut.. George
Andre US OF the immortal 81 Artillery: HIS
roic deeds and chyalIous daring, his geGer
nae nanmi,y shown to the conquered tees
valid certificates OF trUe merit. Those "aa
acquainted with his exploits from Vera Cn'
the ci,y OF Mexico, have acknowledged him
be one OF the brighles, stars III the American j
nay.
By Bro. Geo. Merriam Our Worhy B'
theirs, Gems Quilman and Shields: They b.
met the emmy on the high Has and in toe I-f
OF Mexico, and return with immortal hone;
their brethren, with unbroken Sheds.
By Bro. SAINT Snyder. May every B'0i
have head 10 learn and a he 10 give.
BY the Committees OF Invitation and Auanc
mems. Our host Frederick Boyden: The
nafkable taste and grea; libcrai,y displayed
him in the preparation and arrangement Of
Dinner spread before US to-day, Command {
admiration and receive our thanks.
At IL o'clock, The Guests retired and the Loc
formed in procession and marched 10 toe Hal!
fine spirits, over the evenls OF day long ~
remembered By the Fraternity OF The city OF
mond. WIN. E. lSAACS, oecV
Tstk Editors Of i've Enquirer;
regret TO see in your last paper, an ar