Western sentinel. [volume] (Winston [i.e. Winston-Salem], N.C.) 1856-1886, 1864-08-04
MASONIC ACTION ON THE ssH. o.
PTTTBoRo', July 2e, 1864

PHTTBoRo', July 26, 1864.
At called meeting of Columbus Lodge,
No. 1O2, held in the Hall on the evening
of the 25th instant, the following pream-
bic and resolutions were unanimously
adopted
| WHEREAS, we have learned that an ef-
fort has beer made BY Mr.. B. F. Moore
and the Editors of the Progress, and per-
haps others, to assimulate the order of Ma
Isonry with traiuorous society called the
Heroes OF America )" and whereas, we,
as Free and Accepted Masons," we'll
know that this assertion, no matter by
whom made, is vile slander, and with
out foundation and whereas, we believe
that it is obligatory on us, as on all true
Masons, to vindicate the character of our
time -hoEored institution from all such as
sertons, therefore,
Resolved. That we utterly deny any as
stimulation with this vile ''coaacer,s; and
we brand all who make the assertion, as
perverters of the truth, base slanderers
and liars, either knowingly or ignorautly.
Resolved. That there is wide gulf be-
tween our Ancient Order and this secret
fugus excresence; for in the one, the first
principles taught and inculcated are fdel-
ity to our government and hearty and
loyal support Of the constitution under
which we live; while the object of the
other is to sap the very foundation of both.
Resolved. That while we assert that
there is nothing either criminal or disloy-
al in the requirements Of Masonry, and no
one can continue member of the Lodge
unless he remain true to the government
under which he lives, we denounce this
new society as a conspiracy against tho
government, and an attempt to shield
traitors and tories, at the expense Of the
true and loval citizens.
Resolved. That IT us q Lodge, we shall
ascertain that any Mason, over whom we
have jurisdiction, shall have joined this
nefarious order, and SO far forgotten the
principles of Masonry as to remain IN it,
we will deal with him, according to our
Constitution and Bylaws, tor unmasonic
conduct, and upon conviction, expel him
from all the benefits and privileges Of the
order.
Resolved, lastly, that we invite the co
operation OF sister Lodges throughout the
State, to assist MS in disabusng the minds
of the community, and publishing to the
world that masonry inculcates nothing but
LOYALTY to the government and fidelity to
the constitution, while this traitorous in
stitution would subvert the one, and dis
regerd the obligations Of the others.
JOHN A. HANKS,
". P. IA YI.OR, Com.
VIM. GUNTER.
On motion, it was resolved, that copy
of the above be sent to the Confederate
for publication, with a request that the
Conservative, Fayetteville Observer and
all other pages friendly to Masonry copy.
We learn from capt. Cameron of Nor
gan's command, who accompanied the re-
cent expedition into kentucky, that
throughout the section trayersed by our
cavalry, indications of a disposition and
readiness of the people to raise the stand
ard OF open resistance to the Federal pow
or whenever Confederate army within
their borders give them assurance OF a
permanent support, were apparent to q
most gratifying extent. Our informant is
convinced by what ne saw of the disposl
ton of the people of Kentucky, that the
late proclamation of Lincoln, establishing
martial law over the State, was occasion
ed on the part of the Federal Administrar
ton. zsa4 ee s,e 49,.
VINEGAR.-For convenience of readers
near whom the blackberry season has not
yet closed, we give again recipe that is
approved aud offered after trial.