Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1859-10-15

MIDNIGHT PARADE OF TIE Sons OF MALTA
s me night during the Fair, next week. occurs
the hrst public demonstration ever given in Lynch
hurg By the ysterons Order of the Sons of Malta.
This order came from the East 1t is said to be
coeyal with Masonry and to have had its origin in
Egypt, the home of those higher degrees Of Masuu
nv only conferred in the workings Of the Rite Of
Memphis" Indeed, there are not warting those
who assert that the ceremonies Of the Sons OF Nal
IA are but those sacred mysteries OF the Masonic
Temple, which, it is we'll known. are mourncd as
forever lost by the members of that Paternity
The mystic lrotl,erho,d Of the Sons of Malta, has
existence in this city dating back. as an Order,
but a few months. Many of the rites have been
nmcticed in New York ever since the time at Pc
ter Stuyvesant and the otl or old Dutch Governors.
Old Peter himself, it is we'll known, was legally
the g. r. j. A. Of the Dutch Colonies in North
America for many years, in spite of the loss OF his
tx. which rendered him to a certain extent, inca
,,.jlc Of pertnrming the arduous duties pertain
M to the Office. His misfortune rendering him
Ineligible, he was not re elected. a courtesy which
would otherwise have been extended To him. He
positively refused, however, to give up to his sue
cesar the regalia aud working tools of the posi-
ton To which he had formed strong attachment.
so mucl. respect was shown the sturdy old Dutch
man by those high in authnritv in the Order, that
IN attempt was made to c.erce him in the matter;
and history Informs US that all the insignia Of his
'hce were buried witt, him. The Eastern may
naies Of tho Fraternity bearing in mind this rebel
lmi # their early representative in America. Rave
steadily refused TO grant working charters To this
country till about eight years ago, so that whaev-
er WORK pertaining to the Order has been done
here le!pre that time has been surrep;itious,
ard deserves the reprehcnsion of all the true
inrmisrs OF tn mystery. When Capt James
Leonard. in the legitimate performance ct
hs dnty msrbrr If the Detective
r.irc. visited the Worlds Fair. in Lon
Hh, IN 1851, he made strenuous Efforts 7" procure
aeg'ration If the prohibition against the restora-
a'n Of the Order in this country. lie ~as par
Tally successful. and was apponte, q. K. J. A..
,s the CniteI States o. America. with the lrvi-
@se Vt reestahiishing the Sacred Mysteries here
@'era lapse of seven wears. lie has done SO, und
III tie incredi,iy s!,.'tt space of less than two
years Years the Order has e"nprei.ended more than So
", members. Capt. Leunard's duties have been
"'a"us, but he has been devoted to his work, and
=, |" me reward Ut his persistent axertions he now
"euoios this mgltitnainous offspring.
Wherever the suns Of Malta are k,o.vn they are
Mshneni-bea for their deeds of riarity and love.
" rs recorded that In NIL the cities Of Eurnle in
p'asne, pestencc, and fanine, tley ,.a.e been cv-
Vt foremost in the good work Ut relief. During
weir short existence in this country they have
40, similar reputation for similar philanthropy.
. . meir public pxrades and PROFESSIONS take place
m'er sunset. and generally al midnight typical of
.u q",''ne>s ut thcir deeds ri charity, which are
w performed 10 strict acooi aimee with tie mod
"" va ct'on. that alms must not be done TO be
Sou I men.