The daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1863-1864, 1864-03-01
The Masonic Convention.

The Masonic Convention.
In consequence of a proposition of the
Fairmont Lodge, No. 9, Of A: L. & A. Ma
sons. inviting the several Lodges within
the State of West Va, to assemble in con-
vention ut Grafton on the 18th day of De-
cember, 1863 for the purpose of consider
ing the propriety Of organizing grand
Lodge of A. L. & A. Masons for the State Of
West Va, number of delegates met &C
cording to invitation; but there not being
IS full an attendance as was desired, the
convention adjourned to meet in Fairmont
on the 22d of February, 1864.
The convention met in Fairmont on the
22d of February, pursuant to adjournment
and proceeded to organize by appointing
Brother Henry Reed, president, Brother
]. N. Boyd, vice president, Brother g. L.
Turney, Secretary, and Brother Charles A
Swearingen assistant secretary.
On motion, Brother E @. Bunker, |. h.
Williams and j. H. Showalter were ap-
pointed committee on credentials and re-
ported the following Brethren entitled to
represent the several Lodges
Fairmont Lodge No 9, @. A.Swearingen,
John H. Showalter, Newton Pierpoint, and
Daniel Loudoun.
Norgantopn Lodge No SO Henry Reed,
z. O. Bunker, and r. &. Finnel.
Marshall Lodge No. 81. J. w. Nsy.
Wheeling Lodge No. l2S, /. H. Williams,
w. j. Bates. and DR.. T. n. Logan.
Ohio Lodge No. l0l, VIM. P. Wilson,
Gen. James 8. Wheat, and George W.
Reessing.
Fettsrman Lodge No. ITO, Israel Foreman
". H. Freeman, A. F. 5hirer and B. F..
Martin.
Preston Lodge No. ls7, John J. Brown
Franklin Lodge No. 20, Daniel Sumner
Alfred Lister, John M. Pinnell, w. D.
Farnsworth, Thomas J. Farnsworth, Henry
McFadden, A. W. Davis, A. B. Rohrbaugh,
Thomas G.. Farnsworth, E. j. Coleridsr, n.
Il. Taft, and G. P. Rohrbaugh.
Brother James s Wheate offered the fol-
lowing resolution which was adopted:
Resolved, That all questions before this
convention be decided by the vote of ma
jority of the lodges here represented; and
that when the delegation representing any
lOuk0 COuoioG5 vi LuOiU Suou SuO dOkCkaSC,
that said delegate select one of their mum
Der who shall cast the vote of their lodg e.
Brother N. H. Taft offered the following
resolution:
Resolped, That for reasons set forth in
the circular of the meeting held at Grafton
on the 18th day of December, 1858, the CON
ventio proceed to the election of . Grand
Master and other officers of . grand lodge
for the State Of West Virginia
Brothers Taft and Wheat discussed the
resolution at length and before vote was
taken Brother Wheat submitted thefollow-
ing az substitute for Brother Taft's resol
ution.
WHEREAs, This convention 10 Of opinion,
that the formation of Grand Lodge for
the State of West Virginia, is necessary,
for the we'll being and prosperity OF the Ma
sonic Brotherhood go soon as the same can
be accomplished with the approval, concur
renee and cooperation Of a majority Of
the working lodges of the State.
Resolved, That committee consisting Of
three members be appointed to revise tho
digest of general laws for the government
Of Q grand lodge with instructions to report
to convention of delegates from the work
ing lodges within the territorial limits Of the
State Of w. Va. to be held at-op the ~
Of Juno next.
RESOLVED, That the same committee be
to prepare an address to the
lodges within West Virginia and cause the
same to be communicated to them ut as
early day as practicable to the end that
the institution of the grand lodge shall re
ceivs the general concurrence aud support
of the Brotherhood
Resolued, Further, that committee con.
sisting of three members be appointed with
instructions to correspond with the grand
officers Of the Grand Lodges of the adjacent
States for their counsel and advise in car
rying our plan into execution.
The discussion was continued on the
original resolution and the substitute BY
brothers Taft Bunker, Swearingen, Wheat
and others, and vote was taken which re
suited in the adoption Of Brother Wheat's
substitute.
On motion the chair appointed Brothers
W. J. Bates, N. Il. Taft and E. q. Bunker,
to revise the digest of general laws for the
government Of . Grand Lodge.
On motion the chair appointed Brothsrs
John n. Boyd, I. H. Williams, and T. h.
Logan, to correspond with the grand of.
icers of the adjacent States for their coun
sci, advice dc.
On motion it was unanimo usly agreed
that when this convention adjourn, it id.
jour to meet At Fairmont on the 24th of
juno next.
Brother John j. Brown offered the fol-
lowing testimonial Of regard, friendship
and frstsrnsl fselag which was adopted.
The delegates from the lodges of West vir
GINA and visiting brethren in attendance
On this convention of-ABcienf Free and
Accepted Masons take great pleasure on
this occasion to give the expression of their