The Kansas herald of freedom. [volume] (Wakarusa, Kan. Territory) 1854-1860, 1859-07-02

hand in hand; wherever the arts and sci
enees are cultivated, there Masonry -four
lshes. Anciently the secret art of archi-
lecture was confined exclusively to the
fraternity; the study Of the liberal arts is
strongly recommended to the craft. They
have accomplished in the erection of ODE
lisks. pyramids, monuments, towers, Ca
thedrals, churches and public buildings
works which have been the wonder and
admiration of every age. Were it not
tor trespassing upon your patience,
would like to 90 into this interesting por-
tioh of Masonic history, but having dwelt
so isng upon that branch of Masonry
which teaches US to act upon the square,
keep tongue of good report, practice
charity and maintain secrecy; that part
that lays US under peculiar obligation to
pay that rational homage to the Deity
which constitutes our duty and happiness,
I forbear to intrude further.
Let me ask this intelligent audience, if
it is not grand spectacle to witness the
progress of this ancient fraternity, stand
ing and practicing our rites and ceremonies
| to- day, upon soil which, but few days
ago, was devoted to the red man and the
wild beast of the forest, when so short a
time has elapsed since the first sound of
tools of husbandry has been heard upon
these boundless plains and turbid waters
A large levy of workmen have been sent
out to the west gate of our mystic temple
to labor, to square and number the stones
in the quarries, to fit and prepare timbers
of the forest; and let me appeal to you,
my brethren, to know if you keep your
garments unspotted, or if you are daubing
with antempered morter.
Let us carry our principles out in all
oCr actions, in all our dealings with our
fellow-m man, particularly if he be broth
er. 1t is not for us to inquire whether ne
halls from the land Of the pilgrims or the
sunny South. This world of ours is linked
together by an indissoluble chain of sin
cere affection in the Masonic fraternity.
Our institution is cosmopolitan; it knows
no man for his country, sect or opinion.
The whole earth our theatre; peace and
brotherly love is inscribed upon our BAN
ners; sincere wish of being serviceable
to our fellow creatures, our motto. Then
let US pass on up the beautiful Masonic
avenue, on our way to meet in the Grand
Lodge above, where the Supreme Archi-
tect of the universe presides. 80
To the ladies allow me to say, in the
language of distinguished brother, since
l am speaking in the name of great fra
ternity. far enough in years to have stud
led and appreciated, l hope, the character
and Just influence of your sex, with a
heart too full of regard to address you in
honied words of fulsome fattery, still lei
me accord what Injustice might withhold
and pay that tribute of devotion which
gratitude suggests. For those sorrows in
which men are born; for those days o.
patient watching, and those nights of pal
lor and OF tears by the cradle where oul
infancy was rocked; for the long suffering
of your love; for your sharper instincts
for your quicker insights; for your noble
heroism; for your gentler but wiser coun
sells; for your unconquerable adherence
for the thousand nameless ties which bint
us to you, God bless you as we do thi,
!. day. Suffer us to retire for season int
that seclusion where every ceremony re
minds us of our duty. Think not tina
) you are forgotten. Man goes behind tn,
veil (; he ascends the mount, that he ma,
come to you again, like Moses, with al
. his features shining Suffer him to retire
) then, and care not for it. Fellow crafts
} men, this is my response to the ladies, t.
) your wives, your daughters, your moth
ers, your sisters. Make it good, or l bea
, witness here in vain.