The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1862-05-23
Tribute of Respect,

Alta stated communication of ChardoE
LODGE. No 90 holden at Masonic Hall on
Saturday. MAY l0th. A. l.. $500, the follow
ing Preamble and Resolutions were unani-
mously adopted;
The undersigned Committee appointed to
draft Resolutions expressive of the sense OF
this Lodge toward our late Brother GEO.
BARTLETT, a member of Go. b, 4lst hogi-
ment of Ohio Volunteers. and who was Killed
whilo engaged in the Battle of Shiloh, on
the 7th Of April last. bog leave TO report the
following Preamble and Resolutions
From tho prosecution Of our various aims
of life. from its cares and it's anXie'ies, lie
hopes and desires, in this hour OF our ooun-
try's peril, we are called away by the an
nounoement of death an event which, in
its least terrible form, drives the blood, in
sudden fulness, back upon the futteriDg
heart. Even when no ties but those OF
human sympathy bind US to tho victim, we
confess, with trembling and involuntary
awe, the mysterious majesty of DEATH, but,
when this dread disps0sation Of Heaven
strikes down, in the fuiiness and vigor OF
health and manhood. in the sanguinary
conflict of tho battlefield. a tried friend,
trusted brother aud true patriot, who sac.
riioes the endearments Of home and friends,
and. IN tho defence of our beloved country
and her integrity, scala his patriotism with
bis hfe's blood. we are overwhelmed by the
calamity, and grief deep. deeper because
unayailng, is an involuntary tribute from
hearts that knew him, intensified in its bit
terncss by the recollection OF his virtues,
ard ondered keen and vital by the memory
Of his warm and ardent impulses, laid upon
the altar of his country,
n l. ,t,,tu
event is to u whole community who knew
we'll the unobtrusivoness, kindness and gen
erosity of his heart, to Us. as MasoDs, 1t is
especially suggestive. BY his ferVenoy and
zeal. we find incitement to more faithful
and more uuse6sh labor, in the cause so
which he was devoted.
Our Brother met his fate with calm ant
manly resignation he confronted death in
the discharge of duty, with an unquailinf
eye, true and manly caurage, and passed
away from earth to realZe that fruitioI
which God has promised the "pure IN h'ari
His name will no longer be responded to u
the rol! call of our eountrv's noble defend
ers, or will he mngle again in our mystic
ceremonies, but his memory. "Hke the Bd,
tree, WiH flourish tn immortal green.
Therefore,
Rrsolued, That, 10 toe death OF ou
a Brother, this Lodge would bend with humbl
, submission to the will of God, who, in Ill
wisdom, has seen. fit to romove from hi
E earthly labors q Jealous Mason, a taithtu
Brother and au honest man.
Resoiued, That we, as Masons, tender
the widow and family of our departe
Brother, our sincerest sympathies in thu
hour of their deep sffiiction, and invok
upon them Heavens richest consultations.
Resolued, That copy of the foregoin
Preamble and Resolutions be transmitte
!. to the widow of the deceased. aud also
= copy to the Jc6ersonian Democrat, for pu'
lication.
|. Resoivcd, That q page in our Recor
i Book be inscribed with his name. ago, Con
pany and Regiment to which he belonged
:, and date OF his tragical death, together vii
" these Resolutions, that the memory OF Il
! same may be ever perpetua ted.
o All of which is respectfully submitted.
J. In. HATHAWAY,
ii. SPENCER. ) Committee.
VIM. G. MUNsELL.)
v M. SHUMwAY, Secretary.