The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1867-11-16

the prospects of the present election, which
they think will result in negro rule.
Your ob't servt,
PlTSER MILLER.
Masonic Resolutions Adopted Rela-
tive to the Death of Members Of
WhIteYille Lodge, No 148.
To the ". H., Wardens and Members Of
WhiteoH5e Lodge, No 148, T, & 4 IT.
Your Committee, to present Resolutions
relative to the death of Members of this
Lodge not recorded on the minute book
would respectfully submit the following:
WHEREAS, during tie interim of our reg
ular meetings, occasioned by the late unfor-
tunate civil war, several Of our most worthy
and well beloved Brothers were called from
the walks of men, as we humbly trust, to
that peace and joy that awits the good and
true in that state where are known no wars,
no bloodshed, but where the holy ever join
in anthems Of praise to Him who is Master,
the Lord And
WHEREAS, there is nothing upon our re
cords to show our appreciation of their true
worth as masons and men,
Resozred, therefore, lst; That though ma
lures great restorer, Time, has greatly as
suaged the poignancy of our grief, and
though it tends to heal the wounds thus
made il our mystic circle, yet their names
and the fond association of other days are
engrayen deeply upon the tablets of our
hearts, and we viii cherish and treasure in
memorys urn their many virtues,
ReSoired, ID That while we refrain from
giving expression as to the business of the
cause for which they sacrificed their lives,
yet, the fact that they did this, teaches us
that they were men true to their principles
and well worthy of confidence and esteem
in which they we're held by their comrades
Resozred, Sd: That the Lodge and society
sustained heavy loss in the death OF men
good and true in every relation of life, and
such we esteem those to have been whose
deaths we here record
Brother Wiley T. Dodson, a young man
full Of promise and possessed Of many vir-
tues, died Nov 4th, 1861, of disease con
tracted in camp
Brother Joseph T. Allen, called, as he be-
lieved by duty, left home and the practice of
his profession, early enlisted in the army of
the South, and met his end faithfully dis
charging his duty as a soldier at Britain s
lane, Sept, 1862.
Brother Richard J. Nicely, a man kind and
sympathetic by nature, endeared most ten
derby to many friends, most dearly beloved
by his family, died in the midst of family
and friends, May 18th, 1862. of disease con
tracted in the army. lie felt prepared and
departed in peace and hope
Brother w. D. Irly, upon whom friends
and brethren looked with much hope of fu-
ture usefulness to the Lodge and society,
fell MORALLY wounded at Murfreesboro, on
the 9th Of Dee, 1862.
Brother Jno T. Wood, first a soldier in the
war between the United States and Mexico,
again in the army of the late rebellion, a
man Of virtue, fondly beloved by family and
friends, returned home pressed down by dis
ease, which in its ra7ages could not be staid
by the hands Of affection or skill Of the med
zeal profession, died christian November
Sd, 1868
Brother l. 7. Crews, kind husband, az
fectionate farther, a generous friend and
neighbor, a christian and true mason, sleeps
near Oxford, Miss, where he was placed by
comrades deeply mourning his loss. He
fell morally wounded in a fight near Abby
vile, Miss, Sept, 1864 ibis remains since
removed to the family burying ground
Brother John G. Boyd, the kind compan-
ior Of young wife. a beloved father, a good
and true mason, respected by many friends,
sleeps in a soldiers grave near Columbia,
Tenn, where he met his death discharging
his duty as such. ~
Peace to their sacred dust; they sleep in
safety. watched over by Him whose eye
never sleepeth.
Resolred, 4th That the events Of the last
few years should teach US the uncertainty of
earthly hopes and associations, and urge
upon Us thoughts Of preparation, that we be
duly and truly prepared Ger place in that
temple which hath foundation, whose maker
and builder is God.
Resolred, 9TH That we should not be
caseless in diseharging the duties Of masons
to the families Of our deceased brethren.
Resolged, 9th That these resolutions be
spread upon our minute book. that copies be
directed to the families or kindred of those
dear, departed brothers, and that copy be
sent TO the editor Of the Bolivar Bulletin for
publication in his paper.
Respectfully submitted,
A. RHEA,
". T. CROSS,