Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1858-10-01

ENnTn0ruluuEN
The Sons of Malta, secret benevolent organ
izatiou. has recently become an institution IN
the more important cities. and the Order exists
we understand in Cleveland. night process
sion Of the Sons of Malta in Pittsburgh short
time ago attracted much attention, and the e1-
traorjinary spectacle Of a midnight march oil
the Sons in Cincinnati was witnessed by thous-
ands on Wednesday. The procession numbered
some five hundred, and is thus described by the
Commercial:
Three r-usketeers abreast with black eovl
,,,sIin, their features, and robed in long white
surnlices. confined at the waist with grules'
from which were suspended crosses, led the COL
umn. Menters Band followed, playing urges
Two KNIGHTS Of Malta attired in ghtterlng GreeA
armor. carving bright swords, escorted the
Grand Chancellor, who was robed IN uehse
black flowing suit, confined with glrdie' i1ns
Snowy beard concealing the lower part oil ne
| face. aud resting upon his BOSOM anu q taii
black felt hat covering his head; behihu tnis
triple unity the venerable Wee Chaheeiiof' win
/ a birsute aupendage rivaling that which rested
/ on Abraham's bosom, followed, bearing the sa-
| cycd text. His frosted head was crowned with
/ \ dark urban, and his body was cOneesled by
| aoWing black robes, decrated with various SYM
/ bols Other officers, in Grecian armor- he'll
NETS, shields, plumes, golden, crimson and sa-
| BE armor-led long procession OF c1wled ana
surpliced apprentices, most oil them wearing
/ rrosses upon their left shoulders. Behind these
another row Of officers in Priestly garbs, other
KNIGHTS and the standard bearer, holding alolt
the standard, q black cross on a field OF white ;
another hand of music, then the second division
Of apprentices who strobe majestically with
their arms snfolded upon their breasts. The
Grand Commander (Mr. Charles COllins) who
ordered the weird array was clothed IN a brll,
| liant uniform of black silk velvet, ornamented
with qold spangles aud glittering symbols, and
| was armed with 4 sword of dazzling brlllisnce
his Lieutenant appearing IN green UNIFORM
like the armor of the ancient knights oI Alalta,
On the line of march they proceeded part oi
the time in close order, double tile; separating,
they formed two long parallels OF White' tnro
which the second officer in command occasion
ally marched in review. Viewed III recedIng
order. and from commanding point Of view,
as they passed this office, they Tcsembled long
double lines Of flour stretched out upon sur
face Of coal
II produced an intense sensation thousands
of people blockaded tho streets along the line
of march. dense crowds followed In eager pur-
suit. Some contemplated the spectacle with
curious gravity many suickered, some exPlo'
ded in hearty bursts of laughter, tImld women
shrlnk back alarmed; foolish glrls Uttered, and
the boys had rare fun.
In conclusion, we remark, it is likely that
those who need the aid of charity, will perhaps
awaken this morning to realize the pleasures
resulting from generous aims bestowed upon
them in secret Ii is quietly said that the pool
last night, were not forgotten by the Sons o
Malta.
The Gazette remarks:
The Suns of MaItn an eHidently clever fel