Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-12-16
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Resoln,Ior,s af Congrntula1lon.


Resolutions of CongratulatioD.
We have already referred to the action
of Trabne Lodge, No. 10, I. o. o. F., held
on Monday night last, in regard TO the in
teligence received of the organization Of
an Odd Fellows Lodge in Stuttgart. Ger
many After the adjournment of the
Lodge, general meeting was called, and
a motion made and carried that commit
tee be appointed to prepare and submit
resolutions expressive of the sentiments
and qualification of the Order in this city. i
The chair appointed as said Committee,
Thos. j. Smiley, r. Fl. Barry, Robert
Thompson and VIM. Ohidsey, who sub
mitted the following, which was unani-
mously adopted:
Whereas, The pleasing intelligence has
just reached us of the establishment of q
Lodge of Odd Fellows at Stuttgart in Ger
many, under the jurisdiction of the Grand
Lodge of the United States, and regarding
the fact as another convincing evidence of
the continued growth and prosperity of
the order to which we are attached and de-
voted-snd we have as well as another
assuring proof of the capacity of Odd Eel
lowship for accomplishing good results
we hail with delight the information Just
received,
As members of an order peculiarly de-
voted to the great cause of humanity and
peace among men, we welcome this in
teligence with all the more joyous enthu-
siasm, because it comes from land now
unhapply engaged in deadly conflict with
sister nation. Therefore t4t@s
Resolved, That We, as Odd Fellows of
Tennessee and of the entire jurisdiction,
heartily rejoiced to learn and to know
that the order has begun and permanently
established in Germany. We earnestly
hope that from the beginning, and the
cornerstone now laid at Stuttgart, Ger.
many, the principles of Odd Fellowship,
devoted as they are to peace and humanity,
may rapidly spread among the nations Of
Europe, teaching ALL MEN that as children
of common parent, it is their duty to aid
each other in promoting peace and adj
vancing the social, moral, christian and
material '',ceB being" of thsir fellow crea-
lures.
Resolved, That we cordially congratu-
late onr brothers throughout the entire
Jurisdiction on the occurrence of this
happy event, giving, as it does, unmistaka-
BILE evidence Of the worth of our princi-
pies, and the determination and good in
tentions that prompt and require US to
cultivate the principles of Faith, Hope,
Charity, Friendship, Love and Truth.
Resolved, That our earnest and warmest
thanks are due, and here rendered to Past
Grand Sire Farnsworth, for the commend
able zeal, energy and fidelity evinced by
him in the advancement of our dearly
cherished principles, and their growth and
influence for good results, both at home
and abroad. To him the Order is greatly
indebted for the foothold now gained for
our principles in Germany, and we can
only regret that the work commenced by
him was somewhat retarded by the war in
Europe.
At meeting of Aurora Lodge, No. 105
(German), held last night, the official in
formation was received with enthusiasm,
and numerous speeches made on the oc-
casion. A large delegation from the men,
bers of other lodges were present, and
joined in the general rejoicing of the
evening.