The Nevada journal., 1856-12-19
For the Nevada Journal.
Masonic.


at Masonic Hall in the town of San
Juan, Nevada county, State of Califor-
mia, on the evening of December 1st,
A. d. 1856, A. L. 1856, the following
preamble and resolutions were unani-
mously adopted, on motion of Bro. B. P.
Avery:
WHEREAS, our worthy brother A. T.
Search, w. NJ. of this Lodge, having
signifed his intention of soon withdraw
ing from our midst for the purpose of
returning to his home in the East; and,
whereas, having learned that certain
base ISLANDERS rejecting on his charac-
ter while in California are now circula-
ting whittier he is about to go, therefore
be it
l. Resolved, That we, the members
of Manzanita Lodge 102 F. Il A. NJ, do
take this mode of expressing to brother
Search our esteem for him as brother
and our regret for his departure.
2. Resolved. That having been per-
sonally acquainted with him during his
stay in California, and connected with
him in most of the relations of society,
We have ever found his character as a
man, citizen, neighbor and a
brother Mason, to be not only beyond
reproaeh, but really distinguished for
its superiority to the besetting tempta-
tions which have led so many astray in
this State; and, possessing such know
ledge of him, we pronounce the reports
alluded to above baseless and malig-
nant slanderS.
3. Resolved, That the thanks of this
Lodge are especially due to brother
Search for the faithfulness and ability
with which he has performed his duty
as W. NJ, and that we will ever hold his
name in honorable recollection.
4. Resolved, That while we regret
the necessity which calls him from us,
we heartily desire his prosperity and
happiness, and recommend him (who
can better recommend himself) to all
brothers and others who may see these
resolutions.
5. Resolved, That copy of these
resolutions be presented to brother
Search, and appended to the same the
signatures of the members and secretary
Of this Lodge, with its official seal.
6. Resolved, That a Past Masters
jewel be presented to A. T. Search by
this Lodge, and that this inscription be
engraved upon the same, viz:
"PREsENTED TO Bro. A. r. SCARCE,
Manzanita Lodge No. 1O2 f. & A. NJ,
as farewell token Of esteem
and regard.
North San Juan, Dec. l, 1856"
7. Resolved, That the above reso-
lutions be printed in the Nevada
JOURNAL, and that several copies of it
be sent to the friends and relatives of
brother Search in the Atlantic States.
H. A. GAsToN, w. NJ p. Il.
W.P.L L. WIsHAM, S. w.
WM. II. SEARS, j. w.
H MOORE, Treasurer.
A. EAsTIN, Sec'y
JNo. Fl. EFFINGER, ). ID. L. L.
L.C, McKEEBY, j. ID. II.
J. NJ. DICKSON, Steward.
JAS. A. CokER, Tyler 2. L.
B.P. Avery, Joseph Cook,
John r. Archibald, Houston Black,
Auguste Spuling, Henry Mackiln'
Sam'l R. Hilliard, II. Major,
Chas. E. Olney, Fred'k Becktel,
Joseph Kenville. j. Ingram.
A true copy
H. A. GASTON, w. NJ. P. L.
A. EAsTIN, Sec'y.
The following letter, offered by bro.
VIM Fl. Sears, j. W., was at the same
time read, and adopted and signed by
every member of the Lodge present,
to wit:
NORTH SAN JUAN, Nov. 80. 1856.
To the relatives and friends of our
worthy brother A. T. Search:
Reports having been circulated of a
nature derogatory of the character of
our W. NJ, A. Il. Search, and which
have induced him to leave us and repair
to his family, we deem it duty incum-
bent upon us to offer this, the only
available testimonial of our appreciation
of his many valuable qualities.
Most of us have long associated with
him intimately during his sojourn in
California, and consequently are well
qualified to offer and contribute our mite
towards re-establishing that good opinion
among his relatives and friends which
every honorable man is entitled to, but
which, unfortunately, our worthy brother
has been so unjustly deprived of.
That his life during his residence in
this State has been an uninterrupted
career of honor, goodness and industry,
can be attested by many of his friends
in all parts of this country, outside the
walls of Masonic Lodge, but we be-
lieve it was reserved for those who en-
joyed the privilege of more intimate
knowledge of his gentlemanly qualities
to be permitted to enjoy fully the honor
of his friendship.
None regard more than ourselves the
necessity which has compelled us topre-
sent this to you for your perusal and
consideration, but mingled with this un.