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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1881-10-27

Commencing TUESDAY, september 18th, AID
regularly thereafter except sundayl one Of the
Com oany's safe aud thoroughly comfortable pss-
ssnsrr steamers HAVANA and LOUISE, win
esvc West Point on arrival Of the Richmond train.
arriving ia Baltimore aD0gt 1880 A. d.. and com
Meeting with al trains northwaFc
straight tickets q baltimore. 90
Round tfi D.- ~
Ncals -'-s-......s.s...: 80
State-ito0ms and berihs fccprcd on Appiicatioa
from steamers cabin plans.
Fer Tickets, Time-( ards, snd ali Information
cali on \. ". q taBER & Co. the Ticket Agent
at the Richmond aid Danvllle depot or tie UNDER
Slgncd A. POPE
General Passenger and Ticket Agent.
seIO No. Ienth strccf.
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+ PIIIA, RICH- - EF77s
L MOND AND NORFOLK esFss& -
SIEA hSHIP COM PA \.
FOR PHILADELPHIA

steamer PIONEER, Captain PLATT, with pas
scugcr acrOmmOda lions. VIII sail EVERY III ES-
DAY atl2M n. Freight received III 1880 \. NJ.
steamer ENFRhAk, Captain SMITH, with pas
Scngcr accommodations, VIII sail ENEHl FRl-
DAY al IL 4. NJ. Freight received ull l 1870 4. VI.
Steamer FANlTA, Capttin NELSON, VIII sail
EVERY SUNDAY at , \. BL Freight received
TN 4. NJ. saturdays.
Fare on passenger steamers tlues'iayS anu FIJI
days., -.
Steamers connect ut Philadelphia for Fan river
and the East. For further Information. apply 10
j. W. MCCARRICk.
General Southern Agent, Rockets.
W. 4. CLYDE & co.
VOC General Managers, Philadelphia.
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TuE rRKAsuRY POKTFOLIO.

WASHINGTON, d. G., October 26.--secre-
IVY Window, Who had an interview with
me PRECEDENT early this afternoon, said In
0h'ersation tonight that he understood
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FOREIGN NEWS.
IreIand's Agitation.

JUSTIFICATION OF THE RULE Ky FORCE.
LoSDOY, October 2G.-Sir William IIar-
court, speaking ut Glasgow yesterday, after
receiving the freedom OF the city, said that
both the late and The present governments
were reluctant to proceed az an early Stage
against the Land LEAGUE because II was not
desirable to suppress what pretended to
De constitutional agitation, cspe-
cially il connected with q real griey-
ance; but when such an agitation
ayowed Illegal ends, no Government
would fail to be supported i'm any and I'LL
measures it might take for the safety OF So
ciety The task, be said, was difficult and
painful, but the Government having set its
hands to the plow, they might rely upon
its not turning back. The speech WAS re-
celyed with prolonged cheering.
Mr.. DodsOn, president Of the Local Gov
eminent Board, in an address at Scar
borough, dwclt on the duty Of the Govern
ment TO protect persons and property.
Mr.. Plunkctt, Conservative member OF
Parliament, and formerly solicitOr-general
for Ireland, addressing meeting Mt Chcl-
sea, approved the recent action Of the Gov
crnment in Ireland, and declared that the
paItisans Of seditom must be shown that
they would find all loyal men Of every
party against them, and that vigorous ac-
ton in the present crisis should not he
abated until every sign OF resistance to law
be overpOwered.
These declarations and that Of Mr.. Cham
berlain at Liverpool, made almost simulta-
neously, attract much attention, rs they de-
monstrate the practical agreement Of yari-
Gus sections q politicians on the present
treatment OF the Irish question by the gov
eminent.
A Catholic BiNhSp's Condemnation OF
the "NO-Rent" Manifesto.
LoNDoS, October 2G.-Rey. William Fitz-
gerald, d. D., Catholic bishop Of Riess, has
issued letter in condemnation OF the emo
rent" manifesto OF the Land League, in
which hc says the manifesto las excited
dismsy among the best friends Of the Irish
people.
The London Times on aIr. BIAino's
Letter 10 Minister lowell.
LONDON, October 2G.-Thc Times, in an
editorial discussing Secretary Blaine's let
ter TO Minister Lowell with reference TO the
Panama canal and Monroe doctrine, says ::
"The wcighty nature OF the interests OF
America in the use Of any interoceamc CT
nal through the ISthmus OF Panama will
be readily admitted, but Mr.. Blaine pushed
the point too far when he would have the
world take it for granted that no Govern
ment but his own and that OF Colombia
has sny claim to be considered in regard to
the neutrality Of the work. The PROPOSE
ton is far from sclf-eyidont, and is unfor-
tunStely not supported in the letter by ar
Quments which will make il acceptable to
European Powers, and least OF all to Eng
land -
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'REICHT.

Through tickets or sale ca steamer CITY OF
RICHMOND, and at CARRIERS Agency. 1000 Main
street. Baggage checked through.
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CHEN ANDOA II-V A l. l. T. Y
y RAILROAD.
TIE ONLY ROUTE TO THE
CAYERNs OF LURAY.

The Luray Cave and Hotel Company have no
titled this company that they have introduced The
ELECTRIC LIGHT
into the Caycrns and they are now daily iliumi-
mated by the aid Of ths powerful agent.
NO OTHER ILLUNINATOR BEING
ADEQUATE
To penetrate tie obscuritcs of these vast suhter-
rancn halls and grOtt0s - properly reveal their
MAGNIFICENT ORSAMENTATION.
No similar Governs are known elsewhere. No
Cayerus have ever before been illuminated Ivy the
aid Of electricity.
The effects produced fully meet the anticipation
and are marycllOusly beautiful, presenting 20 the
eye visions which have been heretofore unattaina-
bic.
No extra charge l. made FOR the Illumination BY
the Electric Light and Guides are furnished FREE
"A Usual
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DOCK AND JOB WORK NEATLY
DExECUTED At the DISPATCH fkiNriN6-'
HOUSE.
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A Catholic BiNhSp's Condemnation Ol
Inc .NO-Renfn MenifosfO.

LONDON, October 2G.-Rey. William Fitz-
gerald, d. D., Catholic bishop Of Riess, has
issued letter in condemnation Of the emo
rent" manifesto OF the Land League, in
which hc says the manifesto las excited
dismsy among the best friends Of the Irish
people.
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IRON BITTHRS.
IRON BITTERs

Are highly re- --------
com meuded
for all diseases
IRON BTTTERs rclulrnga GER IRON BiTTERS
tain and cth-
icient TOSIf.i
A True Tonlc. especially DYS- Cure Dyspepsia.
PERSIA, iSDi-i
iGESftOS, NJ
"a ERMlTTENT-
'FENEE, LOSS
Of TEESGTH.I
WANT OF Ai-
.PElIIE, LACK ...,,..
IRON BITTERs oY ENEEGY, IRON nITrERs
etc; cnrichcs
the blood.
Complete strengthens t,el FOR Delicate
muscles, ami
lgiycs new hfci
Strensthener. % the nerve. fema'es'
They ACT LtkE
"A CHARM Onl
,the digestive
iOggaliS, IeulDf-l
Ing all dyspep-
ltic symptoms
IRON BITrERs sol Of by BY aa'IIRoN BITTERs
druggist.
Write for the
sure Appetizer. \ u Book sure he'i'ef'
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FINANCIAL.
By Telegraph.
WALL sTHEEr YESTERDAY.
NEW YORK.

NEW YORK, October 21s- Soon.-stocka fairly
hrtn. Money, 5Gf6 per cent ENchaBgc-LOng,
4eO4; short, 4Sf. state bonds dull Governments
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DOR BALTIMORE. Sf1TaL
POWIIATAN LINE-DIRECT STEAMER.
CHANGE OF WHARF.
OF WHARF.

Until 'nrther notice, the steamer LUCILLE viii
sill Every MONDAY nc 4 =. ". from POWlfA-
TAN DfCh. at TWenty-fOUrth and Dock street.,
direct FOR Baltimore.
through bills of lading signed aud goods for
wat,lcd with dispatch to points North and west
Fright received daily anil Z. NJ.
For further information, apply "
ID. J. WEISIGER,
an 2O-3m Soliciting Agent
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NO matter what your feelings or ailmentl j., lloi
BIrrERs will do You good. Prove r..
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" COMPANY. sSzsSz-ss
FOR NEW YORK.
This company viii Dispatch one 81 their splen6d
stcamers-0LD DOMINION, WIANOh =. NAN
HIATT N,and RiCHMOSD-El EEa i L ESDAl
and FRIDAY AZ | T.. ", and SUNDAY at .
4. NJ. ...,, So, .r,,,.n.,
steamers leave New York TUESDAYS, THURS
DAYS, and SATURDAYS NJ y. Vi. rom Pler
26 new numberl, foot OF Ecach street. Norm
river.
They have splendid saloons, siate-roOms, ana
bathrooms.
The fare. accommodations, and attentions are
unsurpassed. .,o.,,
After-csbin fare % New York. $40; round IMP
SIS: Storage. - aud -.
FrcIghts for points beyond Neg York forwarded
with dispatch. and no charge made except actual
Frcirh,s received until O'Clock 2. NJ daily.
For further information. apply o.
GEORGE ". ALLEN < Co, Agents,
myl office COmpany's wnaryc', hockets'
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DICHMOND, FREDE?ICKsBURG

FREDERICKSBURG
III AND POTOMAC RAILROAD.-sehodIis
co,nmcucing 81 MAY, August 20, 1881:
5.Ib a NJ leaves Byrd--trcct station duly; stops
oniy ut Milford and FredeTicksbuFy.
$40 \. D.. haycs Byrd-stgeci station daily lex
cept Sunday.
4.5OP NJ. leaves Byrf-S,rcct station daily.
400 Il. 81. Accommodation for function, leaves
BrOad-Strcct station daily leaoepS
sundays.
II:2g 4. NJ, arrives at ByFd-Sirect station caiiy.
2:5s Z. 81, arrives At Byri-streeI station daily
makes no loslil stops,
0:5S II. NJ, arrives al kyrd-StrCct station dA'ty
tcXccpt Sunday.
g:2T 4. ". Accommodation. arrives at Brosd-
street sutton daily lcNocpt sundayI-
e. A. TAYLOR,
General Ticket Agent.
ETD. MYERS, General superintendent.
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NBw YORK. October 26.-Cotton-Set receipts,
Is bales; grUss, 1889 bales. Futures closed
steady: sales $4,000 bales. October, ell.4Ogr
Sill: November, sll.4l@ SllA2; December
January, II l.7JGbs l.7b; teb-
ruary. 81 .0OQSll.9l; March, Sl2.062 l2.OI
Aprt sl2l6MSl22O: May, <l2.3lOSl2.32i
June. Si242aS12.43; July 2@sl2.3S.
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.rnE YORK. RIYER LINE.

PASSENGER ROUTE
TO BAITlMORE AND ALL POINTS NOETH
DAILY fENCEPT sunday
FROM RIClinoND AND DANhILLs DEPoF
VIRGINIA STREET,
AZ 3.45 T. ~.
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RarEpoAp EWES.

RiCHNOND AND PETERSBURG X. X. Col
PASSENGER DEPARTMENT.,
RICHMOND, VA, October 10, 1891.
FIRST ANNUAL FAIR OF
Il THE VIRGINIA STATE AGRICULTURAL
SOCIETY, Ar RlCIIMOND, VA, OCTOBER II,
REDUCED RATES Or gARE OVER THE
RICHMOND AND PETERSBURG RAILROAD.
FOR nil Information rs 60 rates schedules, re-,
apply to station agents or the undersigned.
a. POPE.
General Passenger and Ticket Agent.
4. ID. KLINE. General superintendent &C Is
DICHMOND, FREDERICKSBURG
~ AND POTOMAC RAILROAD
THROUGH ALL-RAIL FAsT-FREIGIIT LINE
TO AND FROM BALTIMORE, PHILADEL-
PHIA, NEW YORK, AND EASTERN
AND WESTERN CITIES.
ONLY TWELVE HOURS BETWEEN RICH
MOND AND BALTIMORE IN EACH
DIRECTION.
COrrespOndinEly quick time 20 other points
Through bills OF !ading Issued az low rates.
G. A. TAYLOR,
~ lots General Freight Agent.
CHESAPEAKE AND OHIO RAIL
Trains from and 10 Richmond June ~, 1881:
Leaye. 500 4. NJ $50 ?. H. 1861 5 p. H.
Arriye...... 9;lO pm. 900 AN. 200 \. NJ
Mail and accommodation trains leave and arrive
at Richmond daily except sunday.
Express trains leave and arrive daily.
For further details apply At 1000 Main street or
Chesapeake and Ohio railway depot ticket office.
ell II. W. FULLER. G.. 7. and T. Agent.
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BALTIMORE, October 28.--Yirginia SIS, deferre 1
II; cOnsols. s0 pa6t-duc coupons, 93A; 1O-4O's
81. Bid TODAY.
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DICH1IOND AND ALLEGHANY
III RAILROAD.
TRAINS TO AND FROM RICHMOND AND
WTLLIAAsON'S.

Twenty minutcs at IiowArdsyilic FOR supper and
breakfast.
Daily line Of PACKETS between Mller's Land
ing and Lexington, la connection with trains Eat
and Wet.
(l0se connection made az Richmond 10 al points
north and south riG Richmond, FrdericksbpHB
and Potomac, Richmond and Dsnyilo aud kich-
m0ud aud Petersburg railroads, and At LynchbGFX
r,iIroads and al NilianiNOn's with Chesapeake
and Ohio railroad for ~ points easI and west.
For Other information apply az Nos llD3 or
llO7 Bank street. u. :, bAkBOIh,
Gcnerai Freight and Ticket Agent.
DFcATUE ANTELL, General Manager. ~
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GUITEAU's CASE.

WASHINGTON, October 2G.-On applica-
ton OF the counsel OF Guiteau this morning
the case was postponed from November
7th to November 14th. Mr.. ScOyille, in the
argument, stated that, in his opinion, the
court had jurisdiction, aud lntmsted that
he would not raise any question on that
point.
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TIE SPACIOUS AND ELEGANT STEAMER
CITY OF RICHMOND,
tclrryh United states mall,)
y C. GIFFOpD Commander

7. {. NIFFUEI1. IOmWAnIcr,
leaves Richmond every MONDAY, WEDE FSDAY,
and FRIDAY NJ $3.50 \. VI. for abOyC-namCd
places, connecting at Ncrf,lg with the Hay Line
for Ola Point. Baltimore. and the North. Return
Ing. the steamer CITY or RICHMOND leaves Nor
folk gt :. NJ, arriving 10 Richmond at about 4
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ans AnIornNNENT QuEsTIoN.

WASHINGTON, October 2G.-The seventh
annual convention Of the Southern Rail-
way and Steamship Association met here
to-day-United States Senator Joseph Il.
Brown, Of Georgia, president Of the Asso-
citation, otiiciatcd aS chairman. About sew
enty delegates representing southern trans
pOrtation companies were present.
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the declinatlon OF Ex-Governor Morgan 20
De nnaI, and that new nomination would
DC shortly made. Another prominent pub
uc officer who also called on the Prcsi-
uent to-day says Mr. Morgan gave
.'m president 10 understand before
ms name was sent 10 the Senate that he
would accept the pro1ercd place. After
ne was nominated, hut before he received
notice OF his confirmation, Mr.. MORAN
consulted his physician with regard 10 the
eXpedlency OF undertaking the work and
responsibilities Of the Treasury Department.
ms physician advised hIia not TO accept, as
did also his wife, on the ground that
ms advanced age and failing strength
would make the burden heavier
one than he could safely bear. In
Difference TO their judgment and wishes
Mr. Morgan finally decided not 10 take the
place, and wrote the President to that eff
feet. The public officer who gives the above
history OF the conversation with Mr..
Morgan also says that lie thinks the
President is now In correspondence
with Judge Foigcr, and that sn
Arrangement viii probably he made which
will insure the latter's acceptance Of the
Treasury, portfolio. This arrangement il
ID ntimated, viii involve the ultimate
trAnsscrence Of Judge Folger from the
Treasury Department to. the Supreme
Court bench
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EasnfaMfOn.

.,-vorre PEOPLE GRLTIrIED AT MAC
rs,cf,' pvTIRgsRNr--EX or con-
oryss AT A DIsC0UNr-TnG GRANT PEOPLE
coyINC 10 TnE FRoNr-rIRsoNAL.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1881-12-17

RicE AND SrGAR IN AscENsloN Par
rsn.--One Of the largest and most
profitable rice crops made 10 this State
The past season was that of Messrs.
Siewerd & Thompson, grown Oh the
old MhiiAeastle plantation 10 IbewiIle
parish. The yield il placed at Ia, 600
barrels, worth $4,000. The expenses
were about &80. 900, leaving i balance
Of $4,000 as net profit These figures
were obtained BY the IbcwiIle South
from Mr. Earle, ,psnager Of The plan
tatjon. Nc haze received some pref
fy samples of sugar from the Teller
and Peytayin places which VIII COM
pare favorably with the best produced
anywhere. A fine specimen Of open
kettle sugar from Mr. Henry Cooks
place has also been sent Us, and ID
grain, body and color II ranks Al Il.
From every quarter we hear that tile
sugar being made this year is excep-
tionally good, and if the market re-
Ipaius " satisfactory as il has been
up to date, die falling of III the re-
ceipts Of our planters caused by the
INJURY to The cane from the severe
weather Mill not III so great as was
apPrehpnded prior To ne opening of
alsc rolling season, 81 Donaldsonville
C'hiuf.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1881-12-17

We ALWAYS find something interest
ing in the editorial columns Of the St.
Bernard Weekly Eagle. The editors
style is equally vigorous and polished,
and evinecs very high degree Of
natural and cultivated talent. Witness
with what happily blended humor and
sarcasm lie comments on the muddy
and impossible streets of his town
"The old brick building, corner Of
Hancock and Grandchildren streets,
was destroyed by fire, just before mid
night, on Sunday last St. Bernard
steam fire company rushed promptly
to the rescue, but before the road
could be paved with square blocks,
and the engine hauled to the scene of
the confagration, the flames died out
for lack Of fuel
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1881-12-17

Nc2aIze the Following extract from
'sttsr to CID Houston Post, written
Iby III travelling correspondent and
agent, Wanderer," who spent few
days in our midst short time ago: :
After leaving Orange my next stop
ping place was Lake Charles, La, which
/ found to be beautiful little place OF
two Thousand Inhabitants. TO one
who had been spending months in
West Texas, where ii pool Of winter
larger than goose pond Is rare, tho
view that greeted me the morning af-
ter my arrival was enchanting Spread
ing out away to tlle north, south and
west was magnificent sheet of water,
dotted over with glistening sails. and
DER whose surface miniature white
caps dancod and flashed in the morn
ing sunshine. The town. with its
shining church steeplcs and snow white
houses, nesting along the eastern
shore, looked more like some fancy
picture than a reality Lake Charles,
like all the towns ii, East Texas and
Western Louisiana, is supported prin-
cipally by the timber trade, though
considerable quantities of rice is pro-
duced. There is one large rice mill
in the place, owned by Messrs. Ryan &
Sons, which they informed me had all
it could do. Here, as at Beaumont
and Orange, fie ring and chatter of
saw mills is heard from morning till
night. Several of the largest mills,
and there are eleven, are situated at
what is called West Lake Charles,
which lies immediately across the lake
from the main town, and is distant
about two miles. This place was once
celebrated for its fine oranges, butnow
there are very few raised-.none for
export. The Troublesome little insect
that has for years infested the orange
orchards of Florida, attacked the or
clards wear or two ago and have
almost totally destroyed them. This
Is a great pity, as the country seemed
tobe practically suited for their growth,
those shipped from this point being
earlier and bringing better prices than
those from anywhere else. During any
stay every kindness possible was ex-
tended to me by citizens of the town,
and, if all the people of the State are
as hospitable as those Of Lake Charles,
they well deserve the name they have
been giycn--as the .sanost hospitable
people on eartli.r Lake Charles not
only boasts Of being growing town,
and of having fine trade, she also
has a right to be proud of her musical
and dramatic talent. The splendid
entertainments given by the r. X. Il.
Club at Fricke's Bijon Opera House,
are rapidly Incoming celebrated all
over the western portion Of the State.
If it ever should be your good fortune
to visit Lake Charles, be sure YOU stop
with Captain Tom REYNOLDS, Of the
Haskell House. lie will take capital
care Of you, aud send you AWAY happy
as a lord; aud in roaming about town
be sure and get acquainted with all
the boys, for they are the jolliest set
you will meet anywhere. and viii see
that nothing is left undone to make
you feel it home and happy.
NAEDERER.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1881-12-17

Now WE know that Christmas is
close at hand, becanse, as he always
does, WIN. G. Frickc comes out in .
double column advertisement Of the
many nscful and ornamental articles
of merchandise he always procures for
ille cIiristmas holiday season. Read
The advertisement and 10 and examine
the goods.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1881-12-17

OUn YOUNG saIEsD James q. Lyons,
one Of the most agreeable and popular
merchants in Lake Charles, has new
advertisement IN orr paper this week,
and we can assure our town and 'ooun-
sry readers that il will pay them 10
read y and ID give Jimmie b call this
store On Ryan street, at The first corner
north Of the postoiIiee.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1881-12-17

The average number of saving days
per month is is. This gives us, per
day, 100000 feet; per month, 4i64e,-
600 feet; per annnm, 55,Gso,o0O feet.
Besides The Calcasieu river mills.
(which are alone included in the above
estimate, there are saw mills in Calca-
sitn parish on the Sabine and MGR
mcfitau rivers, and in various other
localities.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1881-12-17

Az ExcnAscE says that at present
about 100000 standard dollars are
being coined each month at the New
Orleans mint. About 100000 are
being distributed daily among the
tiie merchants md planters of tlle
gulf States, and the mint has nearly
$4,000, 900 on hand.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1881-12-17
Communicated.
Origin of MASONRY. No. p

Editors Lake Charles Echo:
1t is presnmable that If the origin
of Masonry is traced back as far as the
food, it will be sufficient to estab-
lish its ancient origin. And here let
me premise that simply because an in
stitution is Of ancient origin, is no
good reason why it should be called
honorable.
If its object, its design, its purpose
is to amcliorate, or in other words TO
raise mp, and elevate TO higher grade
its yotaries, then it is worthy of all
honor and this we propose to amply
sexemplify before we are through
Now, if we take the Bible, it makes
no difference whether the Douay, King
James Translation, so-called, i do not
know why, for he had nothing TO do
withexceptto approve when completed,
or the new revision, we lind that when
the waters assuaged Noah and his
sons left the Ark, and the first thing
done was TO erect an altar upon which
an offering was made, or offered the
Great Architect, OF God Of heaven and
earth. AZ y true that this altar Was
built of unhcwn stone, or rough ash
lars yet y shows that at that day they,
There being butfonr 'nen), knew the
principles Of Masonry or they could
not have erected that altar.
Again: through the long lapse Of the
Patriarchal age the same skill wal re-
CURED in the erection Of affairs. Take
the history Of Abratam for instance,
whenever be removed, the first thing
erected war an altar, even before he
pitched llis tent. This was carried
forward through many years until the
Israclitcs removed to Egypt. and after