The Minnesota pioneer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn. Territory) 1849-1855, 1852-01-01

Of tho Masons Of St. Paul convened at the
Central House, to celebrate, in an informal
manner, ST. Johns day.
On motion of Chas. d. Elicit, ESQ.,, ID.
+. BRAwLEY, Esq, was called to the chair,
and OH motion of II. w. Tracy, ESQ. Lori
MoFrEr, ESQ, was elected Vice President;
And on motion Of J. c. Ramsey, Esq,
ANDREW JACKSON MORGAN, was chosen
Secretary.
The object of the meeting being stated 10y
the President in few able and pertinent
remarks, the company was invited to par
take of a most sumptuous repast, prepared
j., most exquisite style for the occasion,
which was discussed, thoroughly, 10y every
gentleman present. After which the follow
ing toasts were read:
By Albert Titalow-S. Paul Lodge,
ll%po.~ ..-May she not I've content with her
past achisv eiiie9ats, but press forward to
brighter conquests in tiFs future:
By. VIM. Hnrtshoru - The Brossaerhood
Mrougho the icorld.--Bound together by
sacred ties, may nothing arise to sever their
devotion to each other.
Mr.. Buel, being called upon, responded
in few practical remarks. He spoke OF
the kindness, and the mercy OF members OF
our order to each other; aud beautifully al
luded 10 the rapid increase Of the Masonic
Fraternity in the West.
BY ID. +. BrawIey--Hon. aaron Good
rich.-His services and devotion to the
cause have endcared him TO every Mason
present. We sincerely regret his removal
from office.
Judge Goodrich vas called out, aud made
a few well timed remarks. He offered the
following sentiment:
Oar Order.-The most ancient and hon.
orab!e Of all the institutions known amongst
men--May it continue to ''dry tho orphans
tear and cause the widows heart to rejoice"
I'LL slime shall be no longer"
BY VI. S. Wilkinson Our ". III
Brother, d. +. Bra,ciey.
MIR. Brawley returned thanks for the SEN
tirnent in his usual facefous manner.
BY c. P. V. LuIl- The day ire celebrate.
-Endeared TO the Fraternity as the anni-
versary OF the birth of their Patron Saint,
John the Evangelist.
BY ID. T. Brawley-In Press.-W ntch-
mon on the citadel Of liberty, may il never
be pros,i,u,ed into the vehicle Of abuse and
defamation.
Mr.. Goodhue replied per,inently and
briefly to this sentiment, and concluded by
offering the following toast.
Brother c. K. Smith.-He has travelled
from The West to the East. We win excuse
him from travelling from the East TO the
Wea again. We do not like mas tray Of
Travelling.
BY Edward Bryant--Gen. .4ndrc,r Jack
son.--The devoted Patriot able States
man--the enthusiastic Mason. "Heaven
left him cbildless, that nation might call
hm-Father."
Chas. !. Henniss,, Ese, +, 'wascallssr upon,
and responded to this sentiment in a strain
of eloquence seldom excelle'l. He conclu-
.led his remarks by offering,
The unity and pervasive spirit Of Mason
ry.-May the principles ineulcaied within
The lodges be protracted beyond them; and
wherever and whenever Masons meet, let j,
be in the kindly spirit Of good fellowship
and brOtherly love.
BY Albert TitaIow- The memory Of our
late brother, Nm. Fl. Randall.
! Drank standing and in silence.
| BY Andrew Jackson Morgan The En-
ropean Patriots. May the day speedily
arise, when victory, bathed in light, shall
perch upon their banners-when the gallant
O'Brien. Mitchell, Meagher and their coin.
patriots, shall be released from their dun
geons and have the qualification of seeing
tuC OtcCU ISIC OI tUe OCedu IFtcu IIOfU Or
pression-when kossuth, kinkle and u
Mazzini, shall have accomplished the mis-
sion they have been called to execute--ant
when "Liberty, Equality, Fraternity" shall
perva'le the whole world, and man lie, as
resigned by his Creator, free, sovereign and
Independent.
Jno. Holland responded to this sentimen,
in few well timed remarks. He ga, e in
conclusion,
May Free Masonry be planted in the val
ley of the Mississippi and grow uIl !, over.
tops The hills, and bear fruit which NAV be
tasted through the whole world.
by MIR. Hartshorn--Benj. Franklin, The
Philosopher and Phiianthropist.-M Ma
sons never forget the teachings, by precept
and example, he has left on record Cor them.
Chas. d. Elfelt being called on, gave The
following sentiment:
Our absent 6rethren--f though out O f sight
not out Of ,ind-May they find Lodge
IN every wilderness.
}. G. Ramsey being loudly called for,
responded in an able and eloquent manner.
His remarks were couched in chaste and
atiiuent language, and received the repeat
ed plaudits Of all present. lie gave,
The righf-al,rays e1pedienf. INLAY
we ever bear this axiom 10 mind and GOV.
ern ourselves by IT,.
BY J.. Burion--.May Free Mason al,eays
abound
Mr.. Moffet responded to this sentiment in
an interesting and able manner, and gave in
conclusion:
Minnesota With all her nsti,u,ions--esne-
cially ours.
by Andrew Jackson Morgan-H. NJ
Rice. Esq.. though prevented by sickness
from participating ia the festivities Of The
evening; we do not forget him in our hi.
lari,y.
BY D. F. Brawley-Gen. Geo. Wash
ington, the Father Of his couniry.-Fore-
most in every good word and work. Nav
we emulate his example while we live, that
when death orertakes Us we may meet him
IN the Celestial Lodge when the Grand
Master Of the Universe summonscs rs away.
ID. w. c. Dunnell responded to this sen
tinent, and gave:
Masonry ill around he gio6e.-May the
Lodges in every CLINE prosper.
BY c. Syinonds--Free .Masonry.
Gated and patrontze,i Inv the gocd nj ,..o..