Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1854-06-02
Correspondence Of The Richmond Dispatch.
Dedication Of the Masonic Temple in
Danvifls va

The ceremonies OF tedicating the new Masonic
Temple IN tins town. took place to-day. For
long period, the occasion had been loci ed forward
TO with much joyful hope by the people of the
vicinity, and il was therefore with many express
sions OF regret That they saw the morning break
amid dark and threatining clouds, it WIS fact
damper TO the spirits of the citizens of Danyille
generally. Nevertheless, a large concourse OF
strangers came, 10 participate IN or witness the
4, stivltIes fthe occasion. From he neighbo,ipg
counties came nc I men only, but many of Tie
daughters OF Vifgmia, to grace by
their presence, and encourage by their siiles the
crowning effort of tile Masonic fraternity in Dam
vile.
The snecious lodge-room of the Temple was
thrown open IN The morning, and quite large
number OF privileged persons. for the most pal
females, were invited 10 take seats therein. The
Masons of Roman = gle Lodge, with their visiting
brethren, formed IN procession at Odd Fellows
Hail, and headed by the Mechanics Brass Band
OF Danvilles smarchedsup Main street anu entered
the Tenple at - o'clock. The officers took their
respective chairs and the,members sented them
selves AROUND hespacions Hall, in an inner cir
Gle, leaving the spectators ouside and the centre
the room clear for the performance of HE cete-
monies.
al ter music by the band, Rev. DR.. Dame. sWcr-
thy Master OF Roman Eagle Lodge, arose and re-.
marked that he had invited GRIND Master JokDAS
of North Carolina. who was present 10 conduct
the exercises OF dedication, but he had deciined
and he swoul Id surrender the performance of that
duty 10 "a we'll known brother 1.-THE Older, Rev.
upon the Secretary 10 announce the order of mo-
csssion. The was done, and The Grand MaislIal
Dr. ATKINSON, was ordered to fotm the procession
intentionally with Masonic hsages. A sufficient
number oil Fast Masters having presented themg
selves upon the door; they were arranged by the
Matshal, and the Masonic ode was SUI p. 5sas
hey. s. s. zBRyANr, Chaplain of Roman Eagle
Louge, then arose, and delivered the opening adj
areSS. 1t was an extempotaneous eifort,F Brief
pointed and eloquent. The sneaker reverted In
The causes for which Masonry was founded-tbe
binding of men togetherto do good TO the suffer-
ing, 70 alleviate SORROW, and administer relief for
:lns woes 10 which nun was subjected. He greet
ed with much warmth, The brethren " lo had come
up to.gay TO prove TO the We rid The sincerity of
ithclr pledge. He bid Them go 10 their work like
Iinen-Desought God TO give them the heart 10 car
purposes honestl and earnestly tesi-
re dathat the ordermigt fluid gIace in the sight of
Tue people. He invoked the divine blessing on
itheits benevolent purposes and though the word
might notsee all the werking of their principles,
tnsy lnignlsie the world see that tier actions
was perfect. Go out, said he, and act rs Moses
should act; yer soil the badge or Jewel which
you wear, aud as long as time endures may the
blessing OF God be upon YOU. =
A Tier the singing of an ode, DR.. DAME (insthe
name OF the architect, who was absent approach-
ea In lroDt Of the Mastels chair, aud fulfilled the
customary duty of acknowledging The honor con-.
Tered upon him, andareturneH stlle implements
Y men had been entrusted 10 his care. Dr.. Me-
Saoe lhankedt The architect fol having fuliilledhis
iIuslin manner so satisfactory, and hoped that
The Temple might long remain-a lasting nonu
iment TO tue liheralty of its founders. a e &
sFLr.ao.lB. fAIiATERRo (Senior Wnfden) then
announced the desire ofsthe Ftatetnity that tue
Hail be dedicated TO the purposes OF Masonry: and
the Grand Marshet was ordered to form tn proct.s
sion, that the Ha'fmight be dedicated according
to the ancient usagts OF the institution. Three
raps with the gavel were given, all thu. Masons
arose, and'th procession of Past Masters, bearing
alshted candies, vessels containing corn oil and
VINE y, ana oiher emblems proceeded around the
hal lniil They reached the space in ronpofsthe
Masters room. DIR. McCabe as master of cersnoa
miss. then npproac he'd the altar, and saidt.In
name oil the Great Jehovah | do soiemn!y conse.
crate this house TO NJ asonry.-nnt poured corn at
me ioot OF the altar The brethren Immediately
made mystic Signs Uy the clanping OF hands, winch
oil course were not understood by the uniniliated
HE process. on ten marched around as before
and again DR.. McCabe; approacLed,s and pouring
uoWh oil, sald-'lnf the name ofthe holy st. John
II do soiemnly dedicate this hall To virtue" The
same ceremonies were repeated; when the master
Eoi ceremonies concluded the imposing rite nv
pouring wine, and proclaiming in a loud voice.
IN the name oil the whole fraternity do solemn
~ ledlcate thus Lodge TO universal bene yolence,,
Rev. MI. Biyantthen approached and i'm i'm
OF deep fervor invoked the blessing OF the Most
High ponlthe work that had been performed
ana there was not a heart but.luwardly responded
$50 mote it be.''
f Dr. McCabe here announced that the ceremo-
MES OF the day;would be,concludetat the Baptist
Church. as hss3s = - -
- ne members OF Tue Masonic fraternity then
left The Hall, and marched in PROCESSING II The
church. drizzlng ram winch was falling nt ihe
time was by no means agreeable, yet ii tidnot IN
The least disarange The petect order Of the nnrnh
here were some t~o. hundred Masons in the mo-
leession, all nrrayed in beautiful regaIIa. 'rhe
stirring strains OF the Land added much to
teTestS of the occasion. - -.
0a!aIrlying at the church we found loroe
number OF ladies' assembled, Occupying lie seats
moi reserved for the Fraternity w lille every
ole place IN the galleries was occupied by III. Mn
er sex. 80 es
After the Masons had seated themselves The
onnd entertained the assembly with one of their
performances. At half past one o,clohk r.,
DR.. McCABE arose, and for IN honr enitrtnin.is 80,
wfth-one oil the most powerful and eloquent afl
dresses 1t has ever been,our fortune TO liear Ha.
commenced by an allusion to the enduring char
acter OF en- through q II liz. ,,ors
and desolationsof the world;.to lis sublime md
beautiful destiny menmny cherish social disseI,
sion-goyemments, elGperots, kings and oneens
may light The fires OF discord-he ontw ard orion
OF the Temple may be rent--but Masonry Ia,a;n.
The same. Truth and virtue survive. with H..
live masonry lives. Outward forms NAV c6nnSs
but the inner Temple remains as ever sI1,e snaSSs
eE Then alluded 10 the propriety of public conse
ctations for the world might see by those ne
mics The great and cardinal of he rIe
Upon Tins point. the reverend gentleman smoke
with great iorce, and enchanted the attertin, Of
every listener W his beautiful Illustrations.
I, de proceeded to prove The origin of MASONRY.
its great nntiquity-tTacing it through the nsbt,
conyulsi2ns which made monafclls tremble and a,d
oHettbreW thrones, to the more civilized ta We
men thought and spoke as their const iences
prompted. He alluded 10 The Introduction Of the
Order into this country and the foundnton of
tirst Lodge in the city Of Boston; totie preiudice
up aud threatene. its oyertI,rnv 10 ),
the futile exertions of its enemies, v ho l,a3 ~
last abandoned the sege, while The fraternity vet
ilSes ana as exciting vittuous influence
hearts ofmer. - ' :. 's7 lp ses Tue
edo not attempt to give the sublime Ianruaee
o. Inc orator Especially he sucee ssfuI IN lbs
direct appeal TO his brother Masons 10 uphold in
truth and sincerity the principles Which thew
iessed. Would that every Mason in the land could
nav nean muse thrilling words, and witnessed
me impassioned, fefvent manner of the sneaker