Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-09-25

After parading the streets, and arriving at the
Capitol, the membership took position In the hall,
the galleries being crowded by ladies and citizens
where, after music by the band and PRAYER by the
Grand Chaplain, p. g. Edward D. Hancock, in
behalf Of the order, welcomed the G rand Lodge
70 Tennessee In this their first visit The hand Of
friendship and generous hospitality greeted
them; and the ladies' too, were present 70 receive
and welcome them. He euloyised the order in
Tennessee, and spoke Of its origin and Operations
In the Stale, and concluded by extending to the
Ssand BODY cordial welcome to the State and
Mayor hoiiingsworth was next introduced, and
spoke 10 behalf Of the city authorities He was
instructed to extend to the Grand Lodge cordial
assemblage Of their character In the CITY, and he
felt hastered most highly by their presence
Nashville was not pfoverbial for a large popult-
non OF an extensive commerce, but he fell that 1t
haa some character abroad Tor hospitality and an
excellent system OF education; which should COM
memo IL 70 the Representatives present from every
state and Territory Of the Union, Ashes of dis
ingushed patEiots, he ,a.d ;epOse at or near the
sound OF MS voice, and ex-President Jackson g
With "A an hours ride. There were many insttu-
hons here which 1t would be profitable to visit
IN aolng which all courtesy would be extended
by the authorities and citizens, He concluded by
again rendering the members the hospitality Of
the city. =
The Deputy Grand Sire edward H Fltuhush,
OF saJ responded to these addresses. The Grand
Lodge had long known the Constituency of Ten
nessee az most loyal Odd Fellows. The State has
been long Known through her great meh, whose
iss bi.o1x nass w. nisd many page In our country
here, but not fof this grand dispIavMtbe Assem-,
bling q th!s concourse Of Odd Fellows and citi-
gens. Nations as well as States are represented
here, In this Senate Of Odd Fellowship-the stars
and stripes and the Cross of st. Geofge are here
interviewer, representing the greatest Charity the
wofn ever saw; aud 1t is proper that the Order
Should interest the patriot and philanthropist He
concluded by thanking the order and the citizens
for the cordiality with which the Grand Lodge
had been welcomed TO Nashville, and to the
beautiful representative hall
The reception ceremonies were concluded by
music by the band and the assemblage vacated
the floors and galleries. The Grand Lodge then
proceeded to business. The report Of the Grand
Sire was read, from which we learn that the
Order Is generally prosperous, and that the past
year has exhibited steady and healthful increase
IN mem0Ns, resources and influence, and ranks
high amongst the instrumentalities now In opera
ton TO promote the elevation and happiness Of
ratoDs Of the Order in detail during the past year
and bears out the statements Of the Grand Sire
The District Of Columbia 10 reported as continu-
Ing to enjoy the highest degree of health and
than at any former period Of its history; and
Maryland a. presenting an aspect Of prosperity
not surpassed at any period Of Its history.
After the transaction Of routine business, and
mitage on Thursday next, the Grand Lodge ad-
journed for the day.
NASHVILLE, Sept. Is, 1860.
Soon after the assembling Of the Grand Lodge
this morning the proposed amendments to the
Constitution were taken up, and considered in
Committee Of the Whole The hour for the con-
alteration of the special order-the election of
ofdcers-having arrived, the Committee rose and
the election was proceeded with, resulting as
follows:
r B. BoylHon, Of South Carolina, was elected
Grand Sire on the second ballot, by one majority
Milton Herndon, Of Indi ana, was elected Dep
uty Grand Sire on the third ballot, by two ma
jority.
James L.. Ridgely, Of Maryland, was unan-
imously reelected Grand Secretary
Joshua Vansant, Of Maryland was reelected
Grand Treasurer, without opposition.
The Grand Sire elect returned thanks to the
Grand Lodge for the honor conferred upon him.
self and his State in elevating him to the highest
ONCE In the gin Of the Order; and the body took
recess Tor dinner. Yours, 6c., RyL.