The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-11-26

Grand Tyler, with drawn sword.
Grand Stewards, with white rods.
Brother, with golden vessel, containing corn.
Two Brethren carrying silver vessels with wine and
the other with oil.
Principal Architect, ith square, level and plumb
Grand Secretary.
Grand Treasurer
Bble square and compass carried by Master Of Lodge
Grand Chaplain.
Past Grand Wardens
Past Deputy Grand Masters
Past Grand Masters.
Two large Lights borne by two Masters of Lodges.
Grand Wardene
Deputy Grand Master.
The Master OF the Oldest Lodge with the book OF
constitutions.
Grand Deacon with the black rods feet apart.
The N. w. g. ID. Master.
Grand Standard Bearer.
Grand Sword Bearer with drawn sword.
Two Stewards with white rods.
After which the r. w. Deputy Grand Master Robert
Macoy delivered the following
ADDRESS.
Respected friends we have come together this day TO
discharge melancholy, yet imperative duty. We have
come 10 pay debt Of justice and to render appropriate
honors TO the memory Of who devoted his life 70
the advancement OF his country's glory
We appear in the distinctive character OF Freemasons
TO assist in the ceremonies appropriate this OCCASION of
placing within the dark and silent tomb the
cold remains or hero, patriot and man,
and Of taking a last farewell Of them. In life
he was one who much distinguished for his
virtues as Christian and his noble department gen
tleman as he was for his gallant and glorious achieve
ments as soldier; II therefore behooves us,
ccnt, honorable and enlightened COnfraternty,
bring purest offerings to grace his memory and to
deck his tomb with garland of gratitude At the time
he was smen by the angel of death great and mighty
nation was clad IN the hablimens of mourning and his
loss was deeply fet-al feeling that a great had
fallen in Israel And thus should be; for when truly
great passes from earthly scenes his loss should be
mourned his memory honored and his virtues emuatcd
His merits then most ttngly adorn the pages Of history
the deeds of the great and good Of every nation
sute the richest moral legacy that be transmitted To
postery. II is indeed divine element in our nature
which prompts TO do homage the great and vrtuous
The Masonic fraternity has always been among
render honor to the memory Of the brave and saor
cng who have devoted their lives the cause Of
American freedom therefore the Most Worshpfu Grand
Lodge of the State of New York most cordially accepted
the invitation extended to them by the Common Council
OF this city TO assist in the ceremonies attending the obse
ques of brother this day dedicate this monu
ment to his memory We therefore with pride and plea
sure unite with our fellow citizens in paying the last and
highest tribute of respect
"To the memory of departed Worth 20
Notwithstanding his many eminent and mertorous qua
lihcaons, there none which fully impress with
sentiments Of gratitude this occasion the fact that
William j. Worth was an honored member of ancient
and honorable Order therefore, in compliance with long
established custom among coniraternty shall
proceed 10 dedicate this enduring testimonial with Masonic
ceremonies. Let order and silence prevail.
The r. ". Deputy Grand Master, acting Grand Mas
ter, then commenced the dedication follows -
G. NJ. TO the Dep. G. M)-Rght Worshipfu Deputy
Grand Master, what is the proper Jewel Of your Officer
u. G. M.-The square.
the foundation stone which should be squarcdS
D. G. NJ have, Most Worshipfu and the craftsmen
G. NJ TO the S. g. w)-R W. Senior Grand Warden,
what is the proper jewel ID your officer
s. G. W.-Tbe level.
G. M-Havc you applied the level to the foundation
5. g. WI have, Most worshipful, and the craftsmen
GIN Ito J. G. w)-Right worshpfui Junior Grand
Warden what Is the proper jewel of your officer
J. G. W.-The plumb.
GM-Havc you applied tho plumb to the several edges
OF the foundation stoneY
J. G. WI have Most worshipful, and the craftsmen
have done their duty.
G. M-Thc craftsmen having skifully and faithfully
performed their duty declare the foundation stone or
this monument "well formed, true and trusty.n
The Right worshipfu the Grand Chaplain then offered
up most impressive prayer IN which all the brethren,
as with one voice, gave the Masonic response $50 mote
IL be-"
The Acting Grand Master now took the vessel which
the from the hands OF the brother whom
1t was entrusted and delivered TO the Grand Marshal
who in turn presented tho NJ W. (actng) Deputy
Grand Master The last named officer, pouring the
the ground said'May the Givcr OF All Things besow
hts blessing upon all patriotic and benevolent under
akngs and pentcousy confer upon this people that vir
and wisdom which shall enable them 10 preserve and
transmit To succeeding generations the privileges they
enjoy"
The cup which contained the wine was in like manner
delivered 10 the W. Senior Grand Warden who pouring
the wine the ground, said-May the Grand Ruler OF
the Universe grant long life and continued health tho
officers Of National State and Municipal governmcnss
preserve the Union OF the United states and may be
bond Of friendship and broihery love that shall endure
The cup containing the oil was then delivered TO the r.
W. the Junior Grand Warden who pouring the oil tho
ground, sad-"May the Grand Master Of the Universe
shelter and protect the widow and the orpans shield
them from the trials and vicssudes Of this world and
bestow His mercy among the bereaved that they may
kn1w sorrow more"
The Grand Master then ad:"The corn Is used as the
emblem OF plenty May the blessings Of bouneous heaven
he showcrcd down upon u.s. and may hearts be filled
with gratitude The wine used emblem Of Joy and
gladness May hearts be made glad by the influence
Of Divine truth, and may virtue flourish the The
oil 10 used emblem Of peace. May peace and har
mony good will and brothcry love: abound among
puQl0 fba and may nOnum
tnue memorial Of aiectionate gratitude to who
devoted his life to tho best interests Of his country"
The Right worshipful, the Grand Chaplain, then pro
Al the conclusion Of the Masonic services Mayor woop
made the following oration-
MAYOR WOODS ADDRESS.
We come n G Re name G% o Tie people New York rep
dutyhc sad ceremonies Of dcpoeitng beneath this
stone all that Ia left Of the mortal remains OF .of the
nobest and moet cherished sons of the commonwealth
is indeed mournful occasion-not only in the per
ormance of these rites and the personal remembrances
recals-bu, in the oontcmpla,ons and reflection in
voluntarily forces upon the mind.
II has been said that the disappointments In life
great and the successes ragicay few. Whilst this may
apply TO men In the aggregate, history and observation
teases that the special may make conquesis from
time-snrmount difficulties, and attain the goal of hs
biton Tho sorrows, the trials and trbuatons Of the
general result from the confidence reposed In, aud
the deferred hopes Of the eternal while tho
trumphs of the special man may nfably be traced 10
his earnest action IN the everything presentn the rea
Time Is always caprcious and often heccitful To the
youthful II Il full OF hope and golden promises. In the
aged II fosters those fond ancpatons, but prolongs
their realization and, while human expectation n most
sangune, coqucties with our hopes and may be- fits
from grasp.
The force and reason n thesc remarks are happily Illus
trated by tho life and example of that exalted czrn
whose memory nov celebrate; 10 whose pabnc vir-
tues and public services pay homage, gratitude and
honor With him there 10 morrow In life. lie
truthful 20 bis Instincts 10 his nature and hs public
recr displayed the unceasng activity d an ever present
to-day.
Abref recital, however imperfect, OF the leading Incl
dents in his evenfu sefu and well spent public le
cannot fail Of being Interesting 20 portion of my auditory
from old aseoclaonsmust give satisfaction and Rrathca
ton 10 the patriotism of al-and should excite tho
ardor of the youthful 10 the noblest ambition by
nsng the example ofa whose sngu-
ary marked with unsuied glory and unspot,ed personal
rsspect
William jenkins worth was born March l. I7aA in
Hudson Columbia county In this state. His childhood
was passed upon the banks o loveost river ngly
characterized as the American Rhine
whore nature. nor too a,rnhre nor 400 Vax,