The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-05-21

An,icable Adjustment of Long Existing
Troubles.
From the Boston Post, Nay !

- from the Boston Post. May III
The hitherto FOR for many years. two wings or dvis-
ions OF the Supreme Council Thirtythi decree Free
Masons have been IN session in this city since Wednes
day last The leading object OF those assefnblagcs We
informed 70 bring about an adjustment OF din
cultes which have existed for period OF dfty.three
years, the schsm having originated early 1914 In
to seriously niure the great Order since the latter
period some OF the best Masons in the country have
abored with zeal to heal over the amented wounds and
bring the brethren OF the two wings under common
fraterna fold This effort has al length been consum-
mated and the union formally ratified in convention
Yesterday Below is the olive branch 10 which allnsion
has been made
The Joint Committee OF Conference OF the two govern
ing bodies Of the Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite in
the Northern Jurisdiction of United States OF Anne
rica recommend the settlement of the differences exist
ing between the two bodies upon the following terms:
First-rhere shall be one Supreme Council of the A.
and Rite for the Northern Jurisdiction OF the United
states to be composed Of the United Supreme Councils
heretofore existing therein, the having its Grand
East IN the city OF Boston and the other having Its
rand East in the city Of New York. whose active
beers shall be twenyeght in number from each Council
and at the time OF union in order that the
United Council shall consist Of hyseven Sovereign In
spectos General which number heater be increased
at the pleasure OF the Supreme Council and whose
officers shall be Sow. G. Commander, Lieut. G. Com
mander, Treasurer Gen. H. f., Secretary Gen. H. f.,
Keeper Of the Archives, a g. Minister Of State, G.
Master OF Ceremonies g. Marshal, a G. Standard
Bearer a g. Capt. OF Guard.
Second-Ni action heretofore taken in cxpeng
members from either Council on account OF those diff
ferences IL hereby revoked
Third-Al action heretofore had BY either Council so
far regards the establishing Of subordinate bodies OF
the Rite and Comforting Degrees is TO be deemed valid,
and is confirmed by the United Supreme Council, and
that where difficulties may arise in State there shall
be commission OF not less than three more than five
appointed by the Sow. g. Commander to take into
sideraton the State Of the Rite and to adjust such d
culties and TO report their adjustment TO the Supreme
Council for final action
Fourth-The two Councils shall forthwith officially ex-
change lists designating the names OF the twenty eight
Inspectors General and active members Of each body
and subsequently lists Of their emeritus and honorary
members.
Fnh-The two Councils shalt each forthwith proceed
separately to choose Sow G Commander TO serve for
the full term OF Office that shall fixed by the oonsti
tuition The present Commanders OF the two Councils
shall thereupon resign their offices respectively and tho
united Councils shall theEeupon assemble body,
and the Sow q Commander thus chosen succeed the
commanders SO resgning shall be forthwith indicted
obligation OF fealty and allegiance to the United Supreme
Council and each member thereof shall thereupon be
required TO renew such oblgationtne other oflces in
each of said Councils shall hereupon be rendered vacant
and the United Supreme Council shall thereupon
proceed to oil them by election. The officers Of the
United Supreme Council shall be elected every three
years. and at such first election shall be selected fol-
iows-The Sow. G. Commander shall DO taken from the
chosen that equal number Of each shall be taken
from each Of said former Councils Tho Lieutenant g.
Commander and the Secretary General 70 BE- taken from
s1sh-Each body shall pay i.s own liabilities, and
convey and turn to the United Council all proper
ties papers, books manuscript records, PATENTS cor
stNutons, seals, &C., in Its possession control
Seventh-All subordinate bodies shall make annual
returns 70 the United Council, and renew their ale
Eighh-A other inspector generals of the two Coun-
sher previous rank become emeritus Of honorary
Ninth-The members OF each Council shall have the
right TO throw twenty eight votes In al elections and
questions pertaining 70 the original organization, and
any Of their active members are absent the members
present Of such Council shall determine the mode in
which the votes OF the absenecs shall be thrown The
respective parties 70 this agreement shall exchange their
nominations before the election.
TenthThe Grand Orient OF this jurisdiction shall b
At Boston, from which place all DEGREES, balustres
patents, charters, diplomas aud all official documents
Esvsnth-One annual meeting Al least in every three
years shall be held at the Grand Orient Boston, but
tho meeting At which the first triennial election Of
officers shall take place after the organization of the
United Council shall be held in the city Of Cincinnati,
and the annual meetings not otherwise provided for
shall be held 1t such place as the Council may. from
limo TO tme determine. Special meetings called by the
Grand Commander shall DO held at such place within
the jurisdiction as he shall determine Special meet
ngs otherwise called shall be held at the Grand Orient
Notwithstanding herein contained shall be conn-
dered precuding any subsequent action by the Su-
preme Council in the amendment OF its constitut,on
for the government OF the bodies Of the Ancient aud
Accepted Rite provided that two-thrds vote shall be
Thrteonth-rn the selection Of officers at the first
election they shall be chosen from the Councils fol-
lows:-The Sow. G. Commander the Lieut. g. Com
mander; the Secretary General. provided in article
fifth; the treasurer General the Keeper Of the Archives
Boston Council the Minister Of State, the Master Of
Ceremonies; tho Captain Of the Guard, from the New
York Council.
MAY 49, 1857.
Jos D. Evans, SO deg; Herman Ely, 50 deg; Cbas
Levi Woodbury.. 80 deg Josiah II Drummond 80 deg.
William s. Gardner, 80 deg Hartman q. Reynolds 30
deg. Robert H. Foss 80 deg. John /. Lewis. SO deg.
Lucus r. Paige, SO deg /; IL L. Palmer SO deg. Clinton
r. Paige 80 deg; William Barrett, 80 deg. O. : Nc
Comedian, 80 deg Daniel sckes. 80 deg
The following officers have been elected 70 servo for
three years.
Most Pussans Sovereign Grand Commander H.
Drummond, OF Name
Pussant Lieutenant Grand Commandcr-John l..
Lewis, OF New York.
Grand Treasurer-Hcman W. ELY, OF Ohio
Grand Secretary OF tho II. E-Daniel sickles Of New
York
Grand Keeper OF the Seals--Dr. NJ B. shurtlin Of
Massachusetts,.
Grand Minister OF Siate-Cnton r. Page, OF Now
York
Grand Marshal--H. 8. Goodwin Of Pennsylvania
Grand Master OF Ccremonies-E. 4 Hamilton, Of In
diana
Grand Captain OF the Guards-Colone $. G. Lawrence.
OF Massachusetts,
Grand Standard Bsarer--R n. Foss Of Tlinois.