New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1859-10-11
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THE MIDNIGHT PARADE OF THE Soss OF MALTA
Tonight occurs the first public demonstration ev9
given in New-York by the mysterious Order of The
Sons of Malta. This Order came here from the EaA-
L. is said to be coeva with Masonry, and to have haA
its origin in Egypt the home Of those higher degrees
Of Masonry only conferred in the workings OF the
Rite Of Memphis" Indeed, there are not wanting
those who assert that tho ceremonies Of the Sons d
Malta are but those sacred mysteries of the Masonic
Temple which, is well known, are mourned as for
ever lost by the members Of that fraternity. TAe
my site brothe Of the Sons Of Malta has an ex
ence in this city dating back rs an Order, not quite
two years. Many Of its rites have been prso-
ticed here, however, ever siucs the time
of Peter Ssuyvesant and the other old Dutch Govern
ors Old Peter himself It 10 we'll known, was legally
the G. R. j. A. of the Dutch Colonies In North Amer
lea for many years in spite Of the loss Of his leg,
which rer dered him to a certain extent incapable q
performing the arduous duties pertaining to the oos
His nisfort tune rendering him ineligible, he was not 10
ell, cted courtesy which would otherwise have bees
extended TO him. He positively refused, however,
give VI to his the regas and working tools
of the position 10 which he had formed strong "
| tachment SO much respect was shown the sturdy
old Dutcbman b., those high In authority the Order.
that no attempt made to coerce him In the matters
and history informs us that all the insignia OF hs oiios
were buried with him. The Eastern magnates OF the
Fraternity bearing in mind this rebellion OF their
early representative in America, have steadily re-
fused to grant working charters 70 this country TIL
about eight years ago, 81 at Ehasver work pertain
tanning to the Order has been done here before that
time has been suneptitious and deserves the repre-
bensiou of all the true members of the mystery.
When Capt James Leonard, in the legitimate per-
| formsrce Of his DUTY ss member Of tho Detective
Pol CO. visited the Worlds Fair 10 London, in 1851, no
made strenuous efforts to procure revocation Of the
prohibition against the restoration Of the Order In
this country. lie was partially successful, aud was
appoipte G. r. j. A. for the Uni ed States Of America
with the privilege of reestabisbing the Sacred
Mysteries here after lapse If seven years. lie has
done co. snd in the incredibly short space of less thea
| two years the Order has comprehendsd more thAa
| So 600 members. Capt Leonsrds duties have besa
srduous but he has been devoted to b, work, and
the reward Of his persistent eIsrtons he behoas
this multitudnous offspring.
| Wherever the Sons of Malta known they
dlspg uished for their deeds Of charity aud love. It
is recorded that in all the cities Of Europe plague.
pestlence and famine, they have been ever foremost
in the good work Of relief During their short
existence in this country they have won similar
reputation for similar philanthropy. All their public
parades and professions take place after sunset, and
generally at midnight, typical Of the quetness OF
their deeds Of charity, which are all performed in
strict accordance with the modern Injunction, that
alms must not be done TO be seen Of men. The pro-
cession tonight is in honor Of the Festival OF the
Seven Cardinals which occurs but once 10 thirteen
years, the next being in 1872 1t supposed thse
several thousands Of brothers clothed in fall resas.
| will take part in the ceremonies this evening.