Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1867-06-08
MASONIC INTELLIGENCE.
AAaaIcARLE ADIusTMEsro
of L0ng-Extsttng TrOub1ea-Tne BKcs
rem fn Full Fellowship.


We have already Stated that the hlth-
erto (or for many years. two wings, OF
divisions Of the Supreme Council, thirty
third degree, Freemasons, have been in
session In this citysinee Wednesday last.
One division met at the. FreemRsons'
hall, Sumner street, the other at Nassau
hall, at the South Fad. The leading OBJ
jeet of those assembiages, we are In
formed, was to bring about reconcilia-
ton or adjustment of difficulties which
have existed for period Of fifty-three
years, the schism having originated as
early as 1914. In 1860 the troubles had
reached point which threatened to seri-
ously injure the great Order. Since the
latter period some of the best kfasons In
the country have labored with zeal to
heal over the lRmented wounds and
bring the brethren of the two wings up-
der a common fraternal fold. This effort
has atlength been consummated, and the
union was formally ratified in conven-
ton yesterday. The basis upon which it
was made we print below. The docu-
ment Is one Of no little interest, and viii
doubtless become historically famous in
Masonic annals. 1t signalizes a peace
which follows warfare pursued, IS We
are informed, with great personal bitter
ness, but which, like some other discus
sions among men, will make the Order
all the more strong and harmonious in
the future. Experience in this case, IS
in others, will prove wise and bench :
cent teseher. The two bodies assembled
in Summer street yesterday afternoon.
The meeting is described as Of very great
interest. Men from every section Of the
Northern Jurisdiction, and also repre-
sentatives from the Southern, joined
hands and hearts for the first time in
eheir (Masoniel lives. 1t was Ike the
meeting of a family, the members OF
which had been long separated. The
exchange of fraternal feeling was very
cordial and touching. Every eounten-
ance beamed with Joy, moIe than could
be expressed. The thousands Of miles
travelled by many mem bers-tbe labor OF
wears on the part of others-is more than
Compensated by the gratifying result. 1t
was very properly followed by congratu-
lations, festivities, and other demOOstra-
tions Of satisfaction and joy. After q
final meeting to-day the member will
separate for their homes, carrying with
them the honor Of having participated in
a work which will add new power, dig
nity and character to the great Masonic
institution. Below is the olive branch
TO which allusiOn has been made:
The Joint committee OF conference OF
the two governing bodies of the Ancient
and Accepted Scottish Rite in the North
ern Jurisdiction of the United States OF
America recommend the settlement OF
the differences existing between the two
bodies upon the following terms:
First There shall be one Supreme
Council of the a and A. Rite for the
Northern Jurisdiction OF the United
States, to be composed of the United
Supreme Councils heretofore existing
therein, the one having its Grand East
in the city of Boston, and the other hav-
ing its Grand East in the city OF New
York, whose active members shall be
twenty-eight in number from each COun-
ell, and no more 1t the time of union in
order that the United Council shall
consist of fifty-seveH Sovereign an
spectors General. which number may
hereafter be increased at the pleasure OF
the Supreme Council, and whose officers
shall bel. A SovereignG. Commander,
9. A Lieutenant G.. Commander. s. 4
Treasurer Gen. II. +. 4. A Secretary
Gen. II. e 5. A Keeper Of the Archives.
6. A G. Minister OF State. Z. A G.. Mas
ter Of Ceremonies. s. A G. Marshal. g..
A O. standard bearer. 10. A G. Capt.
of Guard.
Second. All action heretofore taken
in expeiling members from either Coqn-
Gil on account Of those di8erepceS ts
hereby revoked.
Third. All action heretofore had by
either Council, so far as regards the es-
tablishment of subordinate bodies of the
Rite and Conferring Degrees, is to be
deemed valid, and is confirmed by the
United Supreme Council, aud that where
difficulties may arise in a state there
shall be 2 commission OF not less than
three or more than Eve aBp9inted by the
Sow. g. Commander to take into ConSid-
Grafton the state of the Rite, and to 3D.
Just such difficulties and to report their
adjustment to the Supreme Council foF
final action.
Fourth. The two Councils shall forth
with officially exchange lists designating
the names of the twenty-eight Inspect
org General and active members of each
body, end subsequently lists of their
emerituHe ~ honorary members.
Fifth. The tNC Councils shall each
forthwith proceed separately e choose a
Sow. G.. Commander To serve for the al
term OF Office that shall be fixed by the
of the two Councils shall thereup0n re-
sign their Ohtces respectively, and the
united Councils shsIl thereupon assemble
as one body, and the SOY. @. Commander
thus chosen TO succeed the COnpaapders
80 resigning shall be forthwith induetSd
into Office, and is hereby authorized to
administer the obligation of fealty snd
allegiance to the United Supreme COun-
Gil, and each member thereof shall there
upon be required ts renew such obliga-
ton; the other offices ia each Of said
Councils shall thereupon be rendered va
cant, and the United Supreme Council
shall thereupOn proceed to fill them by
election. The officers of the United Su-
preme Council shall be elected every
three years, and at such first election
shall be selected as follows. The Sow. G..
Commander shall be taken from the
Council at Boston, and the remaining
officers shall be chosen so that al equal
number of each shall be taken from each
of said former Councils. The Iieuten-
ant G.. Commander snd the Secretary
General to be taken FROM the New York
Council.
sixth. Each body shall pay its oEn
liabilities, and convey and turn over to
the United Council all properties, papers,
books, manuscripts, records, patents,
constitutions, seals, etc., ig its possession
OF control.
Seventh. All subordinate bodies shall
make annual returns TO the United
Council, and renew their allegiance to the
same.
Eighth. All other Inspectors General
of the two Councils, upon renewing the
oath of feslty, shall, according TO their
previous rank, become eRaritus or hon
orary.
Ninth. The members of each Council
shall have the right to throw twenty
eight votes in ali elections and questions
pertaining to the original organization,
and If any Of their setive members are
absent, the members present of such
Council shall determine the mode in
which the votes of the absenteas shall be
thrown. The respective parties &C this
agreement shall exchange their nomina-
tions before the election.
Tenth. The Grand Orient of this juris-
dietion shall be at Boston, from which
place all DEGREES, balustres, patents, char
ters, diplomas and all official documents
shall bear test.
Eleventh. One annual meeting at
least in every three years shall be held
at the Grand Orient in Boston, but the
meeting at which the first triennial cleo
ton 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 pro-
vided for shall be held at such place as
the Council may FROM time to time de-
termine. Special meetings called by the
Grand Commander shall be held at such
place within the Jurisdiction as he shall
determine. Special meetings otherwise
called shall be held at the Grand Orient.
Twelfth. Nothing herein contained
shall be considered as precluding any
subsequent action by the SRpreme Coun-
Gil in the amendment of its constitution
for the government Of the bodies OF the
Ancient and Accepted Rite, provided that
q two-thirds vote shall be required to
remove the Orient.
Thirteenth. In the selection of off,
GERS at the first election, they shall be
chosen from fhe Councils as follows;
The Sow. q. Commander; the Lieut..
G. Commander; the Secretary General,
as provided in article fifth; the Treasu-
rer General; the Keeper of the Archives;
the Grand Marshal; the Standard
Bearer, from the Boston Council the
Minister of State the Master of Cere-
monies; the Captain Of the Guard, from
the New York Csuneil. May 18th, 1867.
Jos. d. Evans, SO deg; Herman Ely,
3S deg: Chas. Levi Woodbury., 33 deg. /;
Josiah H. Drummond, 80 deg; William
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