Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1858-02-26
THE INAUGURATION.

Il. procession arrived op Capitol Square about IL
p'eicck. After some difficulty III getting the STAND
cIsGed the ceremonies commenced.
A prayer was "Gsred by the Rev. Francis j. Boggs,
Cbsplsu Of the G-and Lodge of the State Of Virgil
bia. Tnsn foiow-t the return of Implements to the
i'aDd Master BY the Architect, and the Most Worthy
'fsnd Masters reply. Theu the public grand hon
pro, and the 0d- by the Masonic Fraternity.
gun rss h=r- s:rd, and then followed the follow
ns admirable address os ROBERT G. scorr, ESQ,
ir'nd Pss. Master Of Masons in Virgili,:
G9'EksoR WIsL:
lite lsst stone LEA b.er laid, and the Statue In
ohoF Of tss Father 'f this Republic. now stands ou.
eseiu arc per!.e; IN ell liza proportions. 20 speak To
uuiIohWeai'h, towards him who all proclaim to
ave oeen "hFs 10 var, first in peace and frst In the
Sasa':e OF hs Counryner." Eight years have rolled
~ Hnce On thls nov sacTed ground, We stood here,
nsspnc ore'hren' 10 aid In the Imposing ceremo-
-. W 'sy'pe the Corner Stone, Of this now complete
II unsurpassed work Of art and of genius.
LIE !aVeges OF time have taken from US our
oaa'ed aud respected then Grand Master, while
accomplished compee. and associate, the
neo'eo htH1iR, no longer mipsles with us
Ne iaoor" "' this joyous day. While we
.'H .os ess ot sach bright lights of our ancient
'h We nave YET, my brethren. many, many bess-
~. ,. .nahk our great aud good heavenly Father,
sra'ec 20 be here to-day, and to be the honored
reseo'sive CT the family Of Mssons of Vir.
aA' and for them briefly to speak on this
S,pus occasion, l mast cay, sm most
oVaaaiy grattfal. and ths: it gives me Joy and
frSe''. 10 no merit Of my own, do l attribute
s'e'econ but more tn the kind remembrance Of
etocia'ion for now nearly torty-fvc years with
0oy ln this state, aud in that time to have shown
Nu'ant and ardent devotion to it's cause and its
npeH'y AT all past periods in the history of our
~ Msasy The Masonic body Of the United States, have
perfect uuanimity. zeal and devotion, manifested
saos' proound vensration aud affection, for the
@ .a ana good man, in honor of whom, yon beautiful
N3s has been erec,ed-tbat body has ever vsne.
~. w. soo loved him for his virtues, aud have ad
and Valued him for bis wisdom, his public ser.
~ ano Die Patriotism. His model life has taught
nv. ways OF goodness, of usefulness, of purity Of
~ shd hrnness Of action. Rising in the majes.
aua power. flowing from a course Of lofty action
va W oy the most pure motives, he died es he
N ~ |s aooFeo OF his countrymen, and the admra
F1,, Y" M me world. Belonging TO US, and connected
9a' order by the mort constant association, be
~ ls honors and in its labors. At very early
,,Sam Ss seeame Mason. In the prime aud vigor Of
WV. ne was our friend aud associate. And in
.," eIe aE. oil lite, he remained an active and warm
v. o. The ancient Order. His funeral was attend
n. ~ uan;!eds of the Craft, and judging by his 40
49,. soa his precepts while living We may Justly
rss mat to his spirit, none of the honors be-.
n. 90 his memory we're more acceptable, than
NJ bestowed by his Masonic friends and brothers.
ase, my brothers and friends, it may be truth.
10 smec, that the principles, practices and doc
our beloved and ancient Order, made at an
period deep and abiding impression on the
,s. et and after life of this good and mighty man.
mind aud temper most susceptible TO the
ry OF al! the great and good doctrines of Ma.
m-i. snm ct purpose-just 10 design-uuselish in
snh.ovlng ssno" the rght-bearipg with the faults of
\, os " man-humane-kind and cbaritable--ob..
sSi. 'na loyal to the just laws of his country-hs
scb, .aarscter was but the type of the pure
4, OF Masonry. Born about the same
3, wnen the first Masonic Lodge In Viz
No. s % opened at Norfolk as Royal Excbapp.
o. 40 l'o, God in his providence seems to have
ssn,,, .ue @ ultimate connection between him and
ape GO ai'e'" ards formed and continued
asal al 10 iresepass on the time assigned to other
.,. u1 are 10 follow me, on this most intsrestine
49,, might tell you of his initiation in Lodos
H,,oa, n's advance to the sublime degree of Ma.
lnds bis election to the high honor Of Ms,,sr
Hs;asse Hs;Sse NO o-his pre.idiues over lin lshor.-h;.
Rtpry .Ur n, 'ns order for more than Quarter of
osi!M1sd M and up to the period Of bis deathMbs a..
OF the priceless value of the ta.ch;no,
I'd NV 'aes h.s OF Masonry-in SERIES of ls,tsrs AZ
hisnn nn own ripe judgment-almo.t ~ ~. SV J..
%h. And 70 all this l might vs, IA =.