Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1859-05-07

THE masonic KNIGHTS BOsroS.-The Boston Herald
states that the De MOay Encampment of Knights Temp
lar have completed their for visiting Rich
mond The Encampment will leave Boston ON P;iday
the 18th inst, and reach Richmond the 10th inst
when they will be the guests Of the Richmond Comman.
derry OF knights Templar, No. 2. The De MoIays have
engaged GimOrc's Band to accompany them on this - Z
eursion ~, Johns Encampmcnt OF Knights Tempar of
Providence H. L., will also visit Richmond az the same
time. The proposed excursion Of the DE Molays saws
inc Herdd Is exciting much pca-GraLo interest among
the masonic fraternity in this city, and it will undoubt
edy, be most brilliant and happy interchange OF cour.
tesies between the brethren Of he North and South
In another issue, the same journal gives expression to
the following sentiments the nationality Of which we
cordially rccprocate:
''The proposed visit of the De Moay Encampment to
Richmond on the 18th May, has excited good deal Of
interest not only among the Masonic Fraternity but in
deed among all classes Of citizens who see this inter
change Of cOurteses and civies among brethren from
distant sections Of the Union another Of those opportu
mites much needed the present time personal
and social converse which shall tend cement the ties
of friendship aud union closor and frmcr II is only
wanted opportunity for personal acquaintance to
show persons Of al sections that the truchcarted and
hberalmindcd Of ALL look upon each other in the light Of
brethren who have interest in the destiny and
glory Of the country.
These remarks do apply to the Fraternity itself
for the members thereof wbsrevcr they NAV be- united
In bend OF brUJirrhood unacrstaRA each oiaYi,-, 60
the public ~ large body Of men like those belonging
70 The DE Molay EncaHpneut representing the business
and social interests Of Boston H. capital H. intelligence
and H. enterprise, cannot associatc with the public Of
the South without leaving behind them better imprcs
sons than the South have before entertained respecting
portion Of The community North Of which the De No
lays will be- for the time and tho occasion tho worthy
representative
'fhe Encampmcnt will be accompanied bv some Of tho
Oldest and most respected Of the State and we
can assure our brethren Of the South that thos who will
receive their hospitality start upon this expedition with
The most ardent desire that Il wil be as gratifying TO
those they shall visit as they assured il will be TO
themselves
"Gilmores new band, in full uniform will accompany
the expedition. This band though new l. selected With
the greatest care aud combines the hest musicians In
this part Of the country. Is music cannot ai 10 add
greatly 10 The attractions Of the Journey We are per
'uadcd that this will be Of the most interesting occa
ons Of the Kind that has tansprcd in this country
MaYoR's Corm.-Thc only cases before the Mayor.
yesterday, few violations Of city ordinance Of no
interest 90 the public At large We may mention how
ever that hack driver brought up for cxactng Al
from n lady and gentleman, whom he conveyed in his
hack from tho Central depot 10 the PoWhafan House
The charge authorized by law souy ~ cts The driver
discharged with an admuntion. II would be- good
plan for the hotel keepers to ascertain the lawful charge
Dr the conveyance Of passengers IN hacks from their
feqpccvc establishments 90 each depot, and 90 pacard
the in conspicuous places ~ The hotes for the IN
formation Of travellers.
UurrD srlrrs CorRr.-Yestcrday, Frank Stands a
slave, indicted for robbing the mail betsecn Peters
burg aud Weldon was tried add found guilty sen
tcncc IL deferred demurrer 10 the indictment Of
stiih charged with robbng the mail IN Notoway
~, argued; after which the Court adjourned until
We learn tina, Chief Justice fancy. Of the L. State,
Court viii visit Richmond on Tuesday neSL
RsaL E.rASE--The amount Of taxes assessed on real
ISh,l s,s1 aa'sssssog in accordance With the new
tlsssa 90. The decrease is less than 20 Dor eS 4.