The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1880-01-03
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Improved Order Of Red Men.

1t is gratifying to note that the brothers
in the reservation of Maryland have
awakened from the state of apathy to
which some Of them have become habit
uated, and have entered upon their du-
ties with renewed vigor. and the Qucs-
tion arises. From whence comes this lit W
Impetus Is it because the dark cloud
which has 50 long hovered above the
horizon. has suddenly burst asunder. and
We discern in the distance the star OF
progress" Tie country has passed
through the different stages Of panic,
depression and staynation-the latter
prolonged to an extent scarcely ent!ura-
hic-ani have at last entered! upon new
era. The Order has endured the panic:
all are animated with the prospect Of the
good. real old times once again, and hope
has gained an ascandeEcy. where des-
pondency lately lcigncd Whilst dwell
ing Oh the subject, it would be we'll to
demonstrate with the chiefs who preside
over the .ieS;inics Of their tribes. to be
cautious; impress upon the intellects of
Your scouts, that 1t IS not only men who
arc III the enjoyment Of health that you
desire: instruct them to inquire into their
habits and associations: to be careful in
selecting pale faces for capture. SD as to
prevent the Introduction of those who
seek to further their own personal az
grandizement and pcrChance SOW the
seeds of discomfort and jealousy.
The members of Little Ell: Tribe No,
80. of Cherry Hill, has been quite Silpile
fur several great suns, Upon consulta-
ton. il was determined 60 awaken them
by having the degree Of the Lawmakers
conferred upon them. whose legend dates
to the paimy days of the old Persian
monarchy. when King NerXes. who was
feared and dctcsted by his subjects. few
of whom dared to cXpOStulate with him.
whilst re?ambulating 4 highway. being
depressed in spirit with the care; Of
state. he observed Il number of rilStics
enjoying themselves at their avncation in
the hay field. lie inquired the cause of
their lIilaiity. and was informed that they
were associated together and bound by
certain rules for the accomplishment OF
good and the promotion of the happiness
of their fellow associates. Desiring to
learn the secret. he became one of them
and was taught lessons Of humility and
that the ostentation and ponp was but
the Gilded vanity Of life and that kings
are not what they apparently are. +. S.
Quiglcy. the efficient Keeper OF VAN
pun. correspondent with the NarraganSct
lawmakers Association, No. -, of Phil
aaelphia. he having been informed that
that Association was composed of gen
tlemen of mirth-lovinw propenSities. in
yiting them % confer the degree. They
responded that they would accept the
honor upon the 18th sun. Bros. Stephen
II. Myers, Jno. y. Stur.eS. J. ID. Barnes
Augustus Aner and William Warren con
.sregateh at their Hay Loft ll2G Ger
mantown Avenue, and embarked Tor the
beautiful and romantic grounds of the
Little Elk $. They arrived in EIkton at
the setting of the sun, and We're convey
ed four miles III vehicles OF the brethren
to their lodges. Throughout the entire
country were evidences OF thrift not seen
in other places. The inhabitants had a
contented air as if satisfied with them.
selves and surroundings.
The council fire was kindled at the sew
cnth run, tlirticth breath. by Sachem
George VI. Gilbert. who. in words of clo-
qucnce, and language terse and elegant.
welcomed the visiting brothers. The
chiefs and braves. whilst clustered around
the fire, dcliberating upon the advance
ment Of tine Order and tribe. were dis
turbcd by the tumultuous agitation of
the wicket. The warrior was Instructed
to scout the forest and ascertain the
cause. He returned and reported that
the scouts had captured pale-taccS Pen
mock and McCauley. who. being exhaust
ed and overcome with excitement attend
inc the long run. were reclining upon the
iuxuriant foliage under the protection of
Morpheus. At the approach Of the scouts.
they cndeavored to avoid them, but were
nreyented by their circu,nSuection and
easily c3ptured. The scouts also report
iayinw trailed several p3le faces. whom
the,. rync,+ f., conturc in the s,,cccn]inr
scvcn SIMS
The c,ntivos beinr s+r,nre and ma
u,,rc of their f,to wara ,,aIuetant at first
tn enter tha viwwam PRO X Miller
in 4 communicative manner eyplained
th, hc,uties of F y 4 G.. wheraunop
+Lav ,xnras.cd d, jos;rn ia i. ,lont.d
~ oa,'d,nnr;,s 1y.ra o,od;t, bI,. ovenntad
,rhua,,n.i, ~, o,,,,+as;as ~ Ssol,o,,, 81
har+ Rrn S+,,rrss nccrn;oI tln S,rhon:s
stnmn. whilst Bros. Myers and Jaw Dee
respectfully occupied the Prophet's and
Iunio, S,%amore's nositions. whilst the
Srninr's w,s adn,ir,h1r tiIl.d Inv BRO
u D,yis No oIe,r,nt cn.tn,,os in
which those ,nrticin7tiru xsrr oc,or-
t.rcd attracted atfcntinn rs ,l;d also tbe
rIsti,. and uni,ue manner in which thr
wirwam was adorned
The couuciI fire was ouenched at the
tenth RIM and JInhu Sturmas AZ G Srl-
ton called tbe ilIustrious co,nnanious TO
or,lar in tho U,vmakers' The y,r;ous
srLnriinstc Grnds baving aScandad 70
.hcir resnectiyr n,sit;ons g Herald War
rem and &. KeciIer of Approaches Auer.
introduced tlos, who desired the depree
of the lawmakers. and they were duly mi
tiatcd into the mysterious of the degree.
accepting the II. O. Me" with a bland
smile. The officers were assured that all
I,.,d rat,n,nI a,,h ,a,;
nn ', ths hrnthors retired 10 the cnrast and
partook of the good things so lavishly
supplied. which were soon demolished: