The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-12-18

Mr.. Mitor We notice Card in the last number
OF the Post over the signature OF BFSJAaN MAyFsLp,
stating that he had been expelled by the Masonic fra
ternity at Benton, Tennessee, and that he not
aware Of having violated any Of the rules laws OF
the Masonic 0rder-in setting forth all which Mr.. May
field was cognzant he was publishing base fasehood.
To show that Mr.. MayHed appraised Of the charge:
On the 9th Of June last, charge preferred against
Mr. Mayheld, and he duly notified by the Tyler Of
the Lodge to appear at the next regular
and defend the CHARGE which he refused to although
In Benton at the time of the meeting Of the Lodge. On
the 2oh July the members Of the Lodge being DESTROYS
again notified him OF the charge preferred anst him.
and that the had not been disposed Of account
Of his absence, and desired him to make his Defense
upon which he appeared In the Lodge and there ac-
knowledged the charge exhibited against him, but
demanded that his after hearing the proof rea
I'll all the members of the Lodge were notified and
present For the benefit of Mr.. MayHed, It was agreed
to by the unanimous voice Of the lodge AT the time
designated by Mr.. Mayheld he failed to attend, but
wrots letter TO Of the neuibers, which read
in The Lodsei and which ietter.reads az follows;
flames 9udrt-Dear Sir; circumstance over which
have not the least CONTROL puts It entirely out Of my
power to attend tonight the Lodge. Consequently II
plead guilty. II am permitted to attend the next
regular communication will be able to acquit myself
easily OF the charge,
"Yours, respectfully, D. MAvFrRLp."
Now, Doctor Mayheld, you say to the community, In
your card that you had not violated the rules laws
Of the Masonic Order, and do not known what the
Under what circumstances il that you appeared in
the Lodge and acknowledged yourself guilty. and then
before the next meeting plead "no guilty. you have
done over your own signature, on the 9TH sept.2 A
should not talk Of his character being dear to him
when he neither regards his acts deeds In the Lodge
in society," How could you plead not guilt when
you did not know the charge? How could you he
tonished at the card in the "Post" when you was In
formed Of your expulsion before the same was publs
ed and the Lodge gave You the time prescribed by Ma
sonic Jurisprudence to appeal to the Grand LODGE II
you believed injustice had been done You In the prem-
You aware that receiving your note Of the
It'll, the Lodge postponed your trial according your
request to the next regular communications 21st Sep
TENDER, at which time you again failed to make your
appearance. At that meeting the Lodge took up your
case, ga, e you fair and impartial trial. and found
that your conduct mered expulsion--of which action
you were duly notified. II you anxious to the
charge preferred against the Lodge exhibited In the
public newspapers, you have copy of the same in
your possession which you have full CONTROL II Is
not the intention of the Lodge notice your after
the present. the record and proceedings are before
the community. The Lodge desires nothing more, as
II will he that truth is stranger to you and false
hood your theme.
By order OF the Lodge,
WIN. A. DENTON, worshipful Master.
]. @. A. LEWIS, Senior Warden.
JAMES q. STUART, Junior Warden.
JAMES BIBLE, Tyler.
December Z, 1851.
So Ciavalnnd Uanner ,rill ulcasa conv