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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-11-01
RALLY, CONSERVATIVES

A public meeting Of the Conservative voters
of Alexandria will be held at Sarcpta Hall, on
next Mondsy night, the LIST day of November,
at I! o clock. Addresses will be made by H. o.
Claughton, esq, and Judge G. Z. Sinclair, your
candidates for the State Senate, and VIM. b.
Fowle, esq, and g. L. Simpson, esq, your cam
dates for the House of Delegates
JNO. B. SMOOT Chm. Cons. Com.
GEO +. SHINN, Secretary. oct 2S-td
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-11-01
Two Men Kill ed

BALTIMORE, Nov. IA sp ecial from Cum
berland, Nd, says Iaborer on the railroad
named James McManus was killed by pass
ing train near keyser, West Va, Saturday
evening. He had 10 relatives in that vicinity,
and spoke of friends in West Chester county,
n 7. % the same day James Harvey, a
mluer al the North Branch mines, B Booming
ton, Md, was killed by the cars at Piedmont.
Neither of the men we're married Both acct
dents occurred on the B. l. o. r. R.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-11-01

Professor Valentine, OF Washington, who is
highly recommended as teacher, and who is
associated with Madam Louis in the manage
mcnt of the Sarepta Dancing Academy, can be
seen at Sarepta Hall to-morrow (ruesday)
afternoon at clock. Ladies and gentlemen
who wish to euter their names as pupils are re-
quested to be pressnt that classes 10 the Ger
man aud other fashionable dances may be
formed
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-11-01
Religions.

New YORK, Nov l.-Mr. Moody proposed
at his prayer meeting, this morning that No
vember 18th be appointed as day Of fasting
and prayer for Gods blessing. The PROPOSE
ton was carried by standing vote in an as
semby of over 5000 people. It was then
unanimously voted to iuylte all the christian
churches Of America to unite in observing the
day
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-11-01
Weather Probabilities.
WASuINGToN Nov II,

ASHlNGTON, NOV. l, III a. %.
For the Middle States, stationary or higher
barometer, northwest to southwest Winds, low
temperature ADD very heavy frosts, with clear
or CLEARING weather, followed GU Tuesday by
falling barometer, southclly winds and higher
temperature.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-11-01
Resignation.

New YORK Nov. l.--Rev Justin D Fulton
last evening rendered his resignation as pastor
of the Hanson Place, Brooklyn, Ba ptist Church.
4 portion Of the congregation has been for some
time opposed to Mr.. Fulton, causing much
trouble in the Church.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-11-01
Fire.

New YORK, Nov. IA building, owned by
c. S. Robinson, Mcclellan. and Harper's block,
and the Union House 10 Cambridge, n. T., all
OF which were occupied By various parties, were
burned yesterday. Loss S50, 900
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-11-01
LabOrers DISCHARGED.

PEEKsKILL, N. Y, Nov l.-Io-day the
Hudson River Railroad Company discharged
over one hundred track laborers between New
York and Albany. Further dsmissals are ex-
pected.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-11-01
REFERENCES.

B. c. Flanagan, esq. r. G. Flanagan, jr.,
Judge L. Cochran and Judge W. j. Robertson.
Charlottesville, Va; Jane, Evans esq, VIM
B. IsAscs, esq, Thomas U. Dudley, esq., James
K. nupuy, esq Richmond, Va. Or. Charlton,
Mr.. Morton, W. E. Alexander, esq, Athens,
Ga; James Estell, esq, Thos. Arkewright, esq
Law. Sausey and many Others, OF Savannah,
Gs Isaac L.. johnson, Louis D. Wine. Joseph
5. Nc Coy, Leonard Stoddard, Eldred G. Davis,
Washington, D. z.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-11-01
A Fact That We Are Willing to
Prove

That we can show a larger and better assorted
stock Of Boots and Shoes, suited to the wants
of the people, and that our prices are lower con
sidering the quality of the goods and workman
ship, than any other house, in our line of goods,
in this section OF the country.
w. B. WADDEY,
oct "a King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-11-01

DISCS CURE FOR CONSUMPTION-As
4 the season for coughs and colds is now
again upon us, we would call the attention OF
above invaluable preparation 1t has now stood
the test of years, and ever since its introduction
by Us into this section of the country our sales
OF 1t have shown u constant and slea ly increase,
bearing testimony to its growing popularity La
bottles of two sizes at SOC aud 81 each, respec-
lively. The trade supplied at proprlstor's rates
sep2l ,JANNEY 81 co
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-11-01
sep 3-4nl
SELECT DANCING ACADEMY.

The undersigned will open on TIL tuesday,,
October 2o:h, at SAREPTA HALL King st.,
Alexandria, at $50 p. M, the above Academy.
for Misses, Masters and Young Ladies'. teaching
Dances, the Boston, and Il new waltz, the Stone
wall jackson Glide Wave, composed ard taught
by Madame Louis.
Days of instruction, Tuesi&y and Thursday
afternoons rom hnlt-past to $50 p. III.
Ladies and gen: emcn wishing select classes to.
gether can make arrangements with tho Mad
sine.
Professor Valentine will give instructions 20
gentlemen wishing to make &rreng emen:s Tor
evening classes.
Call ut the hall on school afternoons, or ad-
dress Madame l.. LOUIS, 1872 Pennsylv .nia
Avenue, Washington
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-11-01

DR., Bull Cough Syrup should BE- kept in
every family. \ slight cough, If unchecked, il
often the tore-ruuner of Consumption, aud ;
timely dose of this wonderful mcdlcioe has res
cued many from an early grave.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-11-01

DEATH OF Mrs. GEN. CHILDs "A private
telegram, received here yesterday, states that
Mrs Gen. Chids nee Corynton, native, and
for many years a resident of this city, died at
Statesburg, S. c., on Saturday last Her re-
mains will reach here probably tomorrow and
be inferred by the side of those of her late hus-
band, 10 St. Paups Church Cemetery.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-11-01

BAD NEWS FOR Our SCHOOLS. The City
Superintendent of Public Schools has just re-
ceved the following letter:
RICHMOND, Oct. 80, 1875.
H. h Carne, esq, alexandria:
Dear SIr-My reason for not giving you 40
earlier answer respecting AlcxaGdria's applica.
nor Tor Peabody money is that | have been
Aopog to get larger promise from Dr.. Sears;
30 lar without success. All that have now
70 go upon is promise of $4,000 for the
o'ate, with Instructions to give the preference
10 places which received nothing last year.
there are more than enough of such places to
Consume the entire SUN. DR.. Sears promised
10 plead before his Board for So 600 more. II
DC has done so successfully your city will get
something, though nothing like so much as
You ask for. fear that We can do nothing for
Your country schools, which | much regret in
Vie" of the sacrifices made by the people.
Very truly yours,
w. FL. RUFFNER,
SunerIntnndent pnhEc Instruntion
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-11-01
Ladies' Misses and ChiIdren's Boots
Shoes and SliDDerS.

We are this day receiving full line of La
lies, Misses and Children's Boots, Shoes an
Slippers, suitable for Fall and Winter EN-
brac:ng AL Of the latest styles We solicit pur
chasers to call and examine for themselves, 3
they will be sold at low prices.
oct | W. B. WADDEY, IA King st.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-11-01
Special Notice.
SO King street.

GENTS EXTRA FINE Doors AND SHOES.
we have just received fresh supply of Gents
extra fine, hand-seweG Boots and Shoes, a1o
Slippers of every description, which we unhesi
!atingIy recommend to be the very best on sale
in the city. w. B. WADDEY,
oct "a King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-11-01

CATHOLIC BENEFICIAL SOCIETY At the
meeting of the Catholic Beneficial Sociey held
last oight, Col. VIM Kigour, who REPRESENT
ed that Society and the Knights of St. Patrick,
of this city, 10 the late meeting of the Catholic
Union, presented a most satisfactory report of
the proceedings of that meeting, and of the
part be took therein
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-11-01

Z ANNEI'o OLD DOMINION TONIC
~ RITTERS


These Btters are the extract of the best and
most f.vorabiy known Medicinal Herbs,
Roots, B4rks and Berries, together with suti.
Gent Pure Old Cognac Brandy TO preserve them
IN "ny misunderstanding, in elegant combine
ton superb Tonic, Alternative and Diurelic
Ihey are confidently recommended in all cases
Of Dyspepsia, Nervous Hcndachcs, Indigestion
ard Heartburn, Weakness. Langor and Debll-
ny, Torpid Condi. Of the Liver. 0bstinste
Constipation and Loss OF Appetite. They are
also sure preventive of Aguo and Fever.
lhey are pleasant t" the taste, and the most
delicate stnmvcn will find nothing dIsagreeable
In them. Along water courses and in low and
marshy district, they will prove sure safe
guard against the diseases incident to such sec
lions OF the country. Weak and Gebiitated
females will derive great benefit FROM their use.
In quart bottles at 81 each Prepared only by
JANNEY y CO.,
and for sale, both wholesale and retail, at their
Drug Warehouse lis King street, Alexandria,
Virginia. sep Is
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-11-01
.4FCTEU.T SALES.
Nv r. a. kerby.


General Auctioneer and Real Estate Agentl
GALE OF a LARGE LOT OF STONE.
~ WARE.-I will offer at public sale, on
TH u RSDAY, the 4.h OF Nov ember, 1876, at 10
o'clock u. m, at.the Alexsndrs Pottery, No. l27
Wilkes street all the STONEWAREc contained
therein, consisting Of Jugs, Jars, Pans, &c. Sale
positive.
Terms: Cash except for sums over twenty
dollars on which credit of thirty days, with
approved security, will be given.
oct2S-eots EXT of B. G. Milburn. decd.
,OMMlSSlOEERS SALE OF REAL ES-
" TATE-By virtue OF \ decree entered in
the Circuit C"art of King George county, at the
September rm thereof, 1875 in the chancery
cs'ise OF Jones, &c, VS.. Alex ander's executors
&c, the undcr:1 gned, commissioners, will offer
or sale, at public a-ctlon, At King George ct.
House, on THURSDAY, November 4th, 1875,
that being Court day. that valuable real estate,
located on the Potomac river in King George
county, Va, ~ witch The late q. B. Alexander
d:ed sciz d and uos>rssoG, and known as GAL
hDON, or b@lV> HOLE, on the Potomac
river Caiedo. contains about ONE THOU
SAND AND TWENTY-NINE ACRES OF
LAID, Is located immediately on the Potomac
river about slit" miles below Washington city.
1c'm> L"Ac A!- ~ on i"y Of sale
y u 4. LITTLE,
II. $50. r. FITZHUGH, 3
T. i LEWIS,
60, ASHTON, IS
$50. PAYNE, =
j. d. .,&SON,
hng George county, oct 5-eots
SBUB LlC - E On Thursday, the 4lh
: 81 Norcmh"r next J. will offer Tor sale at
my farm. Oh i,u;y Hun, three miles from
harhye' Cross I,o%dS, Fauquier county, Va,
my HOUSES, COLTS, COWS HOGS,
AGJ>S, GEAR. and all the Implements
usually Hound on $ large AID well conducted
:aTn, together with the Crop % Corn and
ProvGnoer of more than two hundred acres of
Lard, and my Crop Of Hay and Straw. For
particulars sec nanGli!l
T. CAMBLER,
z. .. Markham"
Tie Del, F.uGQcr county, sep 3U-wtd
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-11-01

SHOOTING PARTY The shooting party
which left here, last Saturday morning CD the
tug boat Comet for point about thirty miles
down the river. returned that night with 40
ducks, but with quite number of old hares
aud cartridges. During the trip three of the
party were slightly wounded by the accidental
discharges of their guns.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-11-01

No article Of dress requires as much atteu
ton as the collar. The Warwick collar is the one
you should wear.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-11-01

The PILOT Boy. The steamer Pilot Boy
will hereafter make three trips week, leaving
here on Tuesdays and Saturdays for Currio
man and on Thursdays for Brick House Land.
ing, returning on the following days.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-11-01

WASHINGTON DRIVING PARK. Tuesday,
Wednesday, Thursday and Friday of this week
will witness the largest trottiug meeting ever
given 10 this part of the country, if not in
the United States. Among the ninety-four
horses present are some of the finest and most
evenly matched in the couotry. Rouud-trlp
tick cts oDly 80 cents
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-11-01

Richmond, Va, October Is, 1873.
fully and entirely concur in the shove rec
omendatIon of Madame L. Louis
oct lO-tNI0% DR.. JOHN DOVE
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-11-01

REV. Mr. FLIpPo. Our citiz.ns will MT
fail to remember the feast in store for them TO-
morrow TUESDAY night.) Mr.. Hippo, in the
celebrated Anger lecture, is completely him,
self. and that is saying enough, if you have
heard him at all.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-11-01
PROPOSALS.

pROPOSALSS-Sesled proposals will be re-
i celved by the Committee on Poor of the
City Council until noon of Mondsy, Novr 9Th,
for supplying the poor of the city with ON +
HUNDRED AND FIFTY CORDS OF tn E
BEST PINE WOOD. The bids will state the
price in the yard and the price delivered
ocs 30-td a. SCHOFIELD, Chairman.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-11-01

GOLDEN WEDDING The golden wedding
of Mr.. and Mrs. William Lewis was celebrated,
with appropriate ceremonies, last Saturday
right, at their residence, near Clouds Mil. A
company numbering three score was present,
and the evening was spent in the most delight
full manner. The venerable and esteemed couple
received many valuable golden presents.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-11-01

HARDWARE, CUTLERY
Ii GARDEN TOOLS, &c.,
At IS King, on the corner of Royal ST.,
Alexapdris, Virginia.
The subscribers are receiving u full supply of
goods in tho line for the Spring trade, to which
they invite the attention Of wholesale and retail
purchasers. Thankful for past favors, we solicit
y continuance of your patronage. Orders will
receive prompt attention
J. L. CREIGHTON s. son,
NH 30 81 King street, corner ROYAL.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-11-01

PRoTRAcTED MEETING. The protracted meet
ing, in progress for some time past still continues
at the NJ. 2. Church. Rev. Mr.. Boyer preached
there last night, aud Rev. j ohn Nichols, OF Bal
timore, brother of the pastor, will preach there
tonight -Four uourners were present at the
altar last night.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-11-01

POLITICAL MEETING.--The Conservatives
of this city will hold mass meeting at Sarepta
Hall tonight, at which addresses will be deliv-
cred by Judge Sinclair and MIR. CIaughtou. can-
dldates of the party for the State Senate, aud
by Capt. Fowle, and Mr.. Simpson, the can
ddates for the House Of Delegates.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-11-01

DEEDS AND MARRIAGES During the mouth
ending yesterday there we're recorded in the
clerk Office ofthe County Court thirteen deeds,
and FIVE marriage licenses were issued. During
the same period tel marriage licenses were is
sued from and tbirty-ive deeds recorded 10 the
office of the Clerk of the Corporation Court.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-11-01
Superintendent Public Instruction

lHE MONTPELIER. Orders are still coming
70 this office for lists of the drawing of the
.HoptpeIler Lottery and for the report of the
Committee appointed to investigate that swiu-
ule' The orders are usually accompanied with
some remarks, of which the following is sam
PIE:
LOUISVILLE KY, Oct 9th, 1875.
- ne editor Of the alexandria Ga5ette:
49,. our paper (for the country OF date 18th
,.'' contains sole u columna of mighty in
Sn.s;st,ng reading" about the Montpelier
=, Unfortunately consented to act as agent for
cia concern, being so induced by the high
c;+atscters of the endorsers Ny customers are
,n.f l ABOUT beng swindled, (some being 80 used
. -. Sort of thing that they rather enjoy it,,
done W Aho" ~" IL was
q; Ease nave sent to me- per express, 80 copies
Is. .us 1azette containing the above article,
ps |teu Zotn) and send bill per mail, or max
'"NASse Z. .. D., as you prefer.
., NALL ROBBED. The hall Of the residence
ns,u VT; ~ homas Rlsheiil, Oh Washington street,
essI,, GIhnst Church, was entered by thieves
ssr 9 last night. and the hat rack robbed of
uno u'si articles OF clothing that were hanging
lhs, ~ among them two children's cloaks,
Mr. R RSte WSro that day for the first time, and
the rs,Sneilrs hat. The family we're sitting 10
beard yiH, ,H adJoinlog the hall at the time and
thew n Tue footsteps of the thief but supposed
ye.,;h we're those OF some one walking in the
'Oe Oh the adjoining house.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-11-01

FUNERAL. -Ihc funeral of Mrs. j. j.
Wheat. whose sad death in Chicago has here
tofore been mentioned 10 the Gazette, and
whose remains reached here on Saturday last
took place from her late residence, on Prince
street, this afternoon, and was attended by d
large number Of her sorrowiul relatives and
friends. "A telegram received here this morn
log FROM Chicago states that the condition OF
Mr.. Wheat has improved slightly.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-11-01

/ EOG&RS FLUID (RED), THE UNI
FL VER>AL DISiN FECTANT. German
gana!o OF Soda 1t is the only true disinfectant
known, All other preparations sold for this pur-
pose being nicely ieodorlzers (or articles which
posses the property OF overpowcrng unpleasant
smells ~ their own pungent and often Disagree
able and dangerous qualIties.) 1t is particularly
adapt d for disinccting sick rooms in cases OF
typhus lever small pox. cholera scarlet fever,
dlarrhgl and all conLagi ous diseases, and tol
purI y!ng rooms in which there are dead bodies,
removing at one ail unpleasant smells, and
destroying eil"ctu"Iiy any atent germs of dis
ease BY placing the diluted fluid in dishes or
baslns, about bed chambers, school rooms, work
shops, hospital wards. 81, it keeps the air in y
perfect state Of purity. For stables, slaughter
houses butchers shops, dairics, cellars, &c, it
IS invaluable, keeping them in perfectly
wholesome state, BY merely sprinkling the d.
iuted fl cid over the floors and walls. 1t keeps
dust bias, water closets, drains, urinais, &C.,
swoc' and wholesome, by using once or twice
day. For sale by JANNGY " CO.,
SEP Is l45 King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-11-01

UNWuoLESoME FOOD A valuable COW, be-
longing TO a co!ored ban named Carter Whit
lug, who lives at the corner Of Royal and Glib,
bon streets, died sudIea!y yesterday, and when
her stomach was cut open 10 discover the cause
OF her death, about hall pound ofiron nails aud
screws, and piece Ct The spring Of hoop
skirt, aud silver three ccut piece, were found
therein, The spring havicg penetrated rhe coats
of her stomach, aud produced the inflammation
of which she died
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-11-01

NJ ETEoRoLoGlcAL,- The Chief Signal Off
GERS meteorological summary for the month of
October shows that during the mouth there
were 10 clear, = cloudy, 10 fir, and days on
which rain or snow fell. Daily mean barome-
ter, O.O3O; highest barometer, 80 554. Daily
mean temperature, $40; highest temperature,
79'. Prevailing direction of the wind SOUTH
greatest velocity 80 miles per hour, on 3lst.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-11-01

The WEATHER. The rain of last Saturday
afternoon Was not prolonged into the night, Tor
the wlnd came out strong from the northwest,
and the weather cleared off cold, and has re.
NAMED cold over since, though there was no
snow here yesterday as there was in Washing.
ton, and from that point as far North as Ban
gor. Passengers who arrived here by the ear
Iy trains this morUing from the West, also re.
port slight fall Of snow yesterday afternoon.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-11-01

r AIDES and CHILDREN'S MERlNO
~ VESTS, HOSIERY, SKIRTS, SC. Also
WORSTED PRINCES, in all shades, at
FERGUSON & BROS,
oct % sc King street
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-11-01

oct IS
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-11-01

A LOT OF FOURTEEN ACRES, on the
Washington road, near the Canal Basin.
Also LOT OF THREE-AND-A-HAl +
ACRES, at the Stone bridge, head of Duke ST..
For terms apply to E. J. MILLER. Executor,
65 King street. oct 29~lm
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-11-01

PAkER'S PREMIUM BITTERS, u per-
- manent cure for Dyspepsia, Nervous De
billty and ali diseases caused by disordered
state Of the liver or stomach. Just received y
frach sDnp1v
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-11-01

MINERAL BUREAU. The Washington Star
says: "A mineral bureau has been established
at Alexandria, Va, for the purpose Of collect
log specimens of ores found in different sec.
tons Of the State and of ultimately develop
ing mines which are believed to exist. Contri.
buttons, notably OF iron ore, are continually
pouring iuto the bureau from different parts of
the State, and the Indications are that before
many years have passed enterprise and capital
will make the miniog interest ooe of the most
important in the STATE
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1875-11-18

The San Antonio Erpress referring to the
sTATEsMAN's report that the people of
Mississippi are all degraded by agencies
made necessary to be employed in elections
because suffrage is universal, says:
''Our people will learn that, aside from
the wrong of the thing, such equivocal vic
tories in the South turns the whole North
against them"
We do not see why the whole North
should be turned sgainst those Mississippi
ans who properly did not hesitate to resort
70 all arts aud acts necessary to overthrow
q system of government that was radically
and judically rotten and radically rulnous,
radically disgraceful and utterly intolera-
BILE. If the necessity had supervened Ames
should have been driven by force of arms
from the savagely ruled State.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1875-11-18
What Makes n N1asoni

The Navasota Tablet never compressed
more valuable truth in less space than when
it said that masonry is either something to
be practiced. or its teachings are vaIueless.
1t teaches sublime truths; II arrays ltseIr IN
gorgeous drapery; it points grandly to the
beautiful, the good aud the pure it elevates
the evergreen of immortality; it tells of
high duties and glorious hopes; it lifts the
veil of the future, and points to immortal
ity and glorious resurrection and eternal
hfe; yet how few of these grand visions do
we practice. Can we hope longer to main
tain our heritage, enjoy our birthrights,
unless we live Missionary, as well as teach it,
1t is important that the minds of the craft
be constantly called to the vital Importance
of more thorough investigation into the
character and qualifications of candidates.
You cannot take candidate without he be
worthy and well qualified, and make him a
Mason by comforting degrees. He must be
man, Godlike, his vision undimmed by
vice, his thoughts elevated, his reason, by
bearing full sway, stamped with divine i'm
press, or degrees will never make him
Mason. You may manipulate him, restrain
him for time, but Truth is mighty, and
will prevail, his true character will devel-
op itself, and when too late you will find
that you have admitted either pestiferous
meddler or useless drone. Where were
you fought to loUk first for the embodied
principles of Masonry2 At the heart. Will
degrees make Masan, and create what
does not exist in manY Never, never.
Principles, eternal principles, deeply planted
by the great AM, can only make Masons.
Degrees make members, Deity makes Ma
aons -