The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1854-06-28

FOR GOVERNOR.
Gen. Alfred DoCkery,
or RIcHsoSp COUNTY.
foR THE SENATE.
Hon. WILLIAM A. GRAHAM.
FOR THE COMMONS,
SAMUEL r. PHILLIPS. Esq.
JOSIAH TURNER. JR- Esq.


pitdsabt. Hott hdh oht henu,tu 'sar""' ~est
present. besiles number Of citizens Of both sexes
fiom this and the adjoining counties.
At 10 O'Clock The Masonic brelhren proceeded
10 the Methodist Episcopal Church. where they
met large number Of their fellow citizens, and
filed the house 10 overlooking. Aaer rsysr by
the Rev. Mr.. Guthrie, the audience was address
ed by the Rev. L. s. Burkhead. in a style as
chasie and appropriate as il was eloquent and
iorcible. In treating Of the principles Of Mason
~, Of lis designs and usefulness, Mr.. b. spoke Of
il very properly as human institution. ranking
infinitely below Christianity, which was OF ID.
vine origin. In comparison, Masonry was only
as the moon 10 the sun; il shines BY the Icflect-
ed light Of Christianity. Nevertheless, he said.
Masonry was venerable for lis anliquiiy-had
withstood persecution and the rayages Of time
and ty lis continuance showed that lis mission
Of charity had been favored by Providence.
When Christianity shall have become universal,
and shall have ushered in the millennial period.
Then Masonry win be rendered useless. But un-
iii then, the distressed are 10 he relieved. widows
10 be cared for, orphans TO he raised and sducat-
cd. and Masops will have need to continue their
work In The address there were many praesieal
points, the force Of which al true Mssons will
acknowledge. and we trust those who heard the
address will treasure them up for usefulness.
One only Of them will we single out in this brief
notice; and that was an emphatic condemnation
Of profanity which some who bear the name Of
Masons have permitted themselves to indulge.
He showed that il was one Of the principles Of
Masonry that The name Of Deity was not 10 be
mentioned wilhou, reserential awe and, with
reference TO this vice Of profanity, said with i'm.
pressivc carnestness, -" Il il Masonicl Judge
yew
| The masonic brethren were highly gratificd
with the address, and such others Of the audi.
ence as we have heard speak Of il, did so in
terms Of strong commentator.
The Party in the evening was very numerous.
ly aticnded--ihe Lodge Room as well as the
Masonic Hall being both well filled. The town
was well Represented by the fair sex, and we
were particularly pleased to meet many ladies.
both married and single, from this and from the
adjoining counties. The supper provided Tor the
Occasion, as well as the Refreshments, Consisting
Of ice cream and lemonade, nothing sironger,)
was bounlitul, Notwithstanding the large number
served. No imrroprieiies married the enjoyment,
and the party, altogether, was one Of the most
pleasant VIC have ever witnessed. The celcbra-
tion Throughout, will I've long remembered with
delight by those who attended, for the pleasant
intercourse and the frateinal greetings.
Mr.. Edney'S Iettcr.-The Hon. r.
u. Clingmau. il appears from recent develop
mcnts, has entered the lists in behalf Of the dc.
mocra,ic party Ia the present contest. His first
public demonstration has been made by furnish
ing the Metropolitan and STANDARD with pam
phlet copies Of a letter purPoriins 10 have been
written by B. NJ EJncy TO President Fillmore,
bearing date Of February 81, 1853, which con.
tains dcfcnce of said Edncy agains, the charge
Of having written a certain letter 10 Col. Fasg,
Of this State, pending the election Of Senator to
Congress, which letter was regarded as eviJenc-
! ing baseness and corruption sufficient TO dis.
quality him for the post to which he asprcJ
To our minds It is matter Of surprise that
man of Mr.. Clinsmans acknowledged ability
should expect to accomplish bis purposes by the
use Of such means as this letter, or of such an
instrument as Gen. Edncy; but his ambition has
blinded his Judgment. Il will be remembered
hy the public, that the famous letter Of Edney to
Col Fagg was enclosed in one 10 Mr.. CliDgman,
and that its object was to induce Col Fagg Chen
member Of the Legislature,) to support Cling
man for the Senate OF the United States, limiting
at the rewards which Mr.. g. would then have It
in his power to dispense, SC. We do not pro-
pose 10 examine the letter of Gen Edncy in de-.
,ail--it would he disgusting task. The sub
stance Of that portion Of which they will Try 10
make capital. is this. That Gen. Dockery, Mr..
Stanly, Mr.. Morehcad, and Others, recommended
Edney to Mr.. Fillmore for an appointment; that
they afterwards urged him to come 10 North Ca.
rolina in 1852, and aid in the canvass in Cling
mans district; that they offered TO raise three or
four hundred dollars for him to canvass or and
that, on his failing to comply with their PROPOSE
ton, they turned against him, and sought to de-
feat his application for office. The whole letter
occupies three and half columns Of the Stand.
ard. The character which Gen. Edney has ac-
CURED where he is known, will not give his state.
nenis much weight but we will accompany
them with remark or two. We suppose it is
true that the above named gentlemen did recon-,