New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1866-03-21
A Masonic Lodge of Sorrow.

I. Adams ESQ, who for al long time had been the
rand r Secretary of the Grand Lodge a and 6 Grand
'hapter of Freemasons of the State of Pennsy-
auia Being much distinguished for his eminence
the Order, and his devotion to its interests, it
vas determined to hold in his memory Lodge
Lodge of Sorrow" which is a customary
hing upon the death of an eminent Mason in the
Old World, has been seldom held in America, and
2 &c Of very rare occurrence mn in Philadelphia it
companions of the deceased unite in testifying to
bis virtues, lamenting his loss, and rging each
other to profit by his good example. AL the
pomp of ceremonial for which the Order is ceIe-
brated ia employed in making the services solemn
aud impressive, and music, both vocal and instru-
mental, adds to the solemnty.
The Lodge was held on Tuesday afternoon, in
he Grand Lodge room at the Masonic HaH, in
Chestnut street, Philadelphia, and was conducted
BY William J. Kelly, Worshipful Master of Wash
ngton Lodge. Hundreds of the Masons were
present. among them many of the most eminent
ind influential citizens Of Philadelphia The in
strumental music, consisting Of an orchestra Of
'orty pieces, was under the direction OF Pro,
essors Cunningham and Rntter, and the vocal
music under the direction of Professor Aaron
Taylor. Of course none but Masons were present,
aad all who took part were connected with the
Order.
After opening the lodge in due form, VIM. B.
Reed, Pastor Master Of Washington lodge, offered
a series of resolutions commemorative OF the VIZ
tues Of VIM. H. Adams, and expressing deep sor-
row at his loss. They were seconded by Henry ).
adopted. The Master of the lodge then began the
ceremonies by requesting the Chaplain, Rev. Rob-
ert A. Patterson, to offer up a prayer. After the
prayer there was music, and then selections Oh
For fully half an hour the masonic ceremonies
continued, solemn music interspersing the exhor-
tatlons of the officers, az one after another the
,ea ghts OF masonry we're m The
members present then formed in procession topay
the last masonic honors at the tomb: This tomb,
reared in the lodge-room, was beautifully deeofa-
ted with natural flowers. The scene, as the nun
dreds present performed the last sad honors-the
lights darkened-the orchestra playing solemn
dirge, was impressively grand. When the cere-
mony illuminated, and each mason laid the ever,
green upon the tomb Of the dead, many dropped
tear, so deeply were they affected.
Then followed the exhortations to profit by the
good example of the deceased, and anthems
sweiled in glory to God for his goodness. As the
ceremony proceeded the lights we're relit to show
that the mourning was ehded and after an was
over, the chaplain announced, the will of God is
accomplished Blessed be the name of the Lord.h
An interesting eniogy upon the deceased was
then pronounced by Samuel G. Perkins Esq, the
Grand High Priest Of the Grand Chapter Of Penn
sylvania, after which the large assemblageidis-
persed, much affected by the ceremony through
the music, both vocal and instrumental, added
very much to the interest Of the occasion.
THE SPRING TEADE.-The heavy decline in many
lines of goods and the fall in general merchandise
are having very unsettling effect on the spring
trade, and business is much more backward at
this season than had been anticipated. Many Of
our merchants are very much discouraged, both
on account of the limited demands, and the heavy
losses upon the stock in hand. They may take it
for certain, we think, that this fail is not mere
fuctuauon, which may take another direction IN
another day. It is quite sure to prove permanent,
and to be followed by-and-by, by further move
mens in the same direction. This is the legitimate
course now and hencefOrward, and all parties
Irrlic- az Jynl for
many dealers a portion of the heavy profits of
previous years; butit will also help to bring about
a time in which the course of trade will be more
steady, and its results, the whole, more salts
factory.-IN. Y. Times.
In the superior court of New York, Justice
Mcneil presiding, the jury in the case OF Louisa
Reichenbecher vs.. John kammerer, yesterday,
rendered q verdict Of $1,000 for the plaintiff. The
action was brought by the guardian Of the
plaintiff to recover for damages sustained in con-
, sequence of a breach of promise of marriage
under such circumstances as to greatly injure the
b reputation of the plaintiff After the suit was
, commenced the defendant appeared by his attor-
e ney and put in an answer, wherein. after denying
. generally the materia allegations of the complaint,
he set up by way of avoidance, that his victim was
l. a young woman of bad character When the case
was called in its regular order on the calendar,
f the defendant did not appear. Hence an inquest
was taken and the jury, after listening to the tes
timony of the plaintiff and her Witnesses assessed
s her damages for the full amount claimed-s5000
|
s ants charge of plaintiffs previous bad character
a should go in aggravation of his conduct and some
of the jurors stated that if it had been possible
# they wonld have given larger verdict.
J.,
d I have been down in Arkansas lately, and during
@ my stay in that country became acquainted with
s one of her citizens, concerning whom very good
story is told. He has been to Congress- and is notee
for the great care he takes OF his personal appear
i ance.
!. The faro dealers on the Mississippi river boat
are wont to carry the peculiar implements OF thei
t profession in small mahogany boxes.
8 Our Representative friend, upon certain time
having occasion to go up the river, took with him
|. for state room convenience, toilet box, which
il for few minutes after getting on the boat he car
| ried in his hand. His advent was very cheering t
J. the souls of two or three Kentuckians on board
l. who had been all day itching to jump at tiger
" thinking, from his foppish appearance and fron
IS the box he carried in his hand, that he was
q member of the sporting fraternity. After consuta
s. ton among themselves, one of the kentuekian
advanced toward Mfr, and in a most atfabl
Is tone bade him good evening. The salutation wa
retuned courteously, and thus encourage
,e Kentucky proceeded to nteTogate
when you going to open up, stranger?"
e. ''What did you observe, sir y said the honorab
u member, not precisely understanding the drift
the remark
nd "Oh! open up, you know; when are you goir
to give us a show agn the animil ~
Y; 81 don't understanding your ausion, Sir, in Il
nd least. | am entirely in the dark re yarding 20
lutduiilS lshlliE SuCH luSSlioAs, koh, H"S ohWS
nd ed with dignity.
ooh! a-playing the 'possum game, are yo
ar Maybe you think we amt game for your gun
said Kentucky, and as his companions came up
nv exhibited a large roll of bills and added 6 Th
al three such bundles in this crowd stranger,
Kentucky boys arn't afeard to risk their mont
nd Won't you open up this evening, strangerf"
we Mr.. was growing angry; the passengt
were beginning to press around; and in Vol
til bursting with wrath, he asked: E.t
' For whom do you take me, sir; and what
ad you suppose is my busiuess?"
Inc Take you for? What should we take you 10
pio Amt that a faro box? Maybe you mean to $
you are not sporting gentleman, and never hea
200 of sich q thing as tiger y
light began to break upon the mind OF
esi- astonished gentleman from Arkansas. ANXIOUS
-tL. correct misapprehension which ne saw extend
to the passengers, he nervously unlocked his tol
the box and displayed to the vision Of the hentuek
his complement of combs and brushes, and ot
adjuncts, in triumph
d. Silence was observed for moment on b.
Sides Then the Kentuckians, with an air of
sely gust turned away simultaneously, as one Of til
nce muttered
rial Stranger, we thought you were a sport
ical GENTLEMAN But if we had knowed you wa
att barber, we wouldn't have spoken to you"
inv At St. Louis, on the 10th, George Starr, un
en sentence of death for the killing OF William Sm
.ess taken out Of his cell in the county jail for
, to purpose of being baptised by Immersion wi
rty ceremony was performed at the Christian Bar
r;,'l | Church