Delaware State journal and statesman., 1865-09-29

prevailed.
Mr. Veitch then spoke of the increasing
prosperity of Baltimore, and hoped her citi-
zens would always have that degree of it
which was commensurate with their enter
prise and their hospitality.
dth. The Governor of Maryland - Firm,
tried and true. May he live to see his native
commonwealth take front stand among her
sisters.
Lieutenant Governor Cox was called for,
and responded:-
He said that il was the duty of the
Lieutenant Governor to take the place
of the Governor in his absence, and it
was pleasure for him to do so on this occa-
sion. II furnished him an opportunity to pay
n merited tribute to the distinguished body
before him. After speaking of the high
merits of the Order, Lieut.. Governor Cox
passed lofty encomium upon Gov. Bradford,
and said he would live forever in the annals
of Maryland. Through his exertions in pro-
curing the recognition of the soldiers vote,
the new constitution WIS now the law of
the land by which two important results were
achieved, the extinction of slavery and the
establishment of q common school system of
education. The for lGs tions of the latter he
hoped mad been laid, deep and strong, and
its importance now more deeply felt than
ever. It. Gov Cox continued his remarks
at considerable length.
9th. Tie .le .ory of. the departed Past
Grand Sire, Thomas Wildey-Grent in all
the social and moral attributes of generous
nature; from the rich fruitage of his well
spent life will spring imperishable garlands
To adorn his grave and his memory with the
freshness of immortal youth.
This toast was responded to in an able
and eloquent manner, by the Grand secre-
tary of the Grand Lodge of the United States,
James L. Ridgely, Esq. He spoke of his
long personal intimacy with p G. Sire Will
dey, and paid glowing tribute to his worth.
He then referred to the Order, and remarked
that the great success which has attended il
as an Order has been reached without either
asking or receiving aid or support from any
other power than the people-the working
classes--the bone and sinew Of the land, the
element that will pay every dollar of the
public debt without grumbling. In conclu-
sion he said, there is the power of water, the
power of fire, the power of air and the power
of mind, but of all the powers, give me the
power upon which our Order is huilt-the
moral power of the people, the power of Odd
Fellowship. The speaker resumed his seat
amid loud applause.
9th. The Independent Order of Odd Eel
lows. They may be odd in name, but their
eyen-handed justice and great benevoence
are worthy of all praise.
This toast was responded to by Past Grand
Sire Nicholson, whose eloquent remarks were
listened to with great interest.
7th. The Women of our country-Frpm
the cradle to the grave our best friends. May
every Odd Fellow receive from among them
one to preside over his lodge
Joseph ]. Stewart, Esq, was called upon
to respond to this toast, and paid graceful
tribute to woman's worth and lOveiness. At
this stage of the proceedings it became so
dark that the company, at Z O'Clock, were
obliged to leave. The remainder of the reg
ular toast were not responded to, for want of
time, They were as follows:
sth. Public Education-The great pioneer
in the march of civilization, and the Archi-
median lever, in the hands of free people,
to perpetrate libet
: 9th. The Press-The great distributor OF
thoughts and brains which moves the world
, may an elevated and enlightened people Sc
regulate its power as to accord with refined
sense of private and public virtue.
10th. Musician inspiration from Heaven
to Earth.
''BIusc-O, how faint, how weak language
fades before the spell; why should feeling
even speak, when thou canst breathe hel
soul so well. "
18th. Children -Sunbeams in the house
hold-the hope of the nation-Odd Fellows
know how TO take care of them.
18th. Agriculture, Manufactures and Com
merce-Thc landmarks of civilization, re
fnement, wealth and power.
=, 10
company returned to the city, much de
lighted with the festivities of the occasion
! and the liberal spirit displayed by the cor
poration of Baltimore. The guests on thii
occasion viii ever cherish a recollection o
the generous hospitality received at the hand
d of the City Council of Baltimore.
e THE MERCHANTS BANQUET.
1t appeared as if the generous-heartet
4 citizens of Baltimore, were fully alive to thu
/ importance of the occasion and determined
/, that no effort should be spared on their par
-. to render the event marked era in the his
n tory of the Grand Lodge of the United States
On Mondayweek, Rep Gearey of Maryland
presented the following invitation which wa
unanimously accepted
le BALTIMORE, Sept. 1s, 1865.
N To tho Grand Lodge Of the United States l.
II o. r.:
10 GENTLEMEE You are respectfully II
- quested to attend a Grand Banquet to b
u given to your body by the Merchants an
le Business men of Baltimore, at the New Al
le sembly Rooms, on Friday next, 22d inst, &
70 8 O'Clock, ?. M.
- Very respectfully,
70 GEO W. HERRING,
rs On behalf of the Merchants Of Baltimore.
so The grand banquet took place at the Ne
of Assembly Rooms. The Executive Commi
IN tee made every exertion TO give to the o
he casion. the lustre becoming the dignity of Il
u hosts and the guests The hall was beaut
n. fully decorated Pyramids of flowers Co
'st structed of single bouquets were profusel
IS, placed upon the five tables, which were
nd accommodate the two hundred and fiji
oy guests Professor Deems excellent bar
ch was engaged to enliven the intervals of soci
1T and mental enjoyment, while appropria
lal toasts were prepared and excellent orato
ed invited to respond.
Federal, State, and city dignitaries we
- invited-in fact, what intellect and pur
TO- could offer to honor the evening, was pr
~ ~ vided. Major Gen. Hancock and CC
lot Woolley, Brig. Gen. ]. S. Berry, Adjuta
General of the State, Lieut. Governor G.
VI Cox, Mayor Chapman, Col, w. H. Purne
IN P. NJ, Col. Webster, Collector, DIR. w.
Inv Reese, Surveyor ofthe Port, and many othC
of high position were present.
4, Just before 10 P. NJ. the company, und