The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1882-05-11
Improved Order or Red Men.

0 o'clock, Il. VI. Solomon, OF Norfolk,
Great Sachem, presiding. Prayer by the
Great Prophet, George w. Toby, OF Man
chester.
On q call OF the roll all the Great Chiefs
were found to be present, with representa-
tives and Past Sachems from twenty-six
tribes.
The journal OF the Great Sachem and the
reports Of the Great Chief Of Records and
the Great Representative to the Great
Council OF the United States were read and
referred to the proper committees.
After the appointment OF the usual
standing committees by the Great Sachem
the Great Council took a recess.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
At the afternoon session the Great Colln-
ell went into the election OF great chiefs
with the following result: Great Sachem,
L. Fischer, of Lynchburg; Great Senior
Sycamore, II. +. Phillips, OF Hampton !;
Great Junior Sycamore, G.. r.. Hill, OF Rich
mond; Great Prophet, Il. VI. Solomon, OF
Norfolk; Great Chief Of Records, G. a. Il.
Coffroth, OF Winchester (reelecte6; Great
Keeper OF Wampum, III. Kinzel, OF Win
chester (reGlcctedD; Great Representative
to the Great Council Of the United states,
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The balance Of the session was consumed
in disposing OF routine work and hearing
reports from committees.
At O'Clock the Great Council adjourned
to meet again this morning.
In the Great Sachem's "long talk"
which is a well-prepared and interesting
paper, occurs the following under the head
OF "Condition OF the Order:
.lIToaifb rooca and riantv hoyp ahouni :
ed i'm our reservation; industry, enterprise,
and skill in every department Of human
effort, have been honored and rewarded,
and the future is full OF brightness and
promise. The condition OF the order in
our hunting grounds Is indeed gratifying.
1t is true That i'm some places our labors
have not been blessed as in Others, yet we
are cheered by the assurance that we are
building up an institution whose swelling
multitudes will press forward until the
whole reservation shall be resonant with
blessings for its continued success.
"During the recess OF this body no dis
turbing element has arisen to interrupt the
general peace and harmony so beautifully
peryading our entire jurisdiction. The iair
field Of the past has been so fragrant with
the blossoms OF love and the flowers OF
!
submitting this talk, other than to inform
YOU Of what has been done by your EXecu-
tive Chief. ] will therefore, without fur
ther prefix. proceed to lay before you my
official acts, which l trust will meet with
your approval
TIE BANQUET AND BALL.
The complimentary banquet rendered to
the Great Council Of Virginia, Improved
Order OF Red Men, by jamestown Tribe,
No. 40, commenced at Sanger Halle, Sew
enth street, yesterday evening at O'Clock,
at which hour the members OF the Great
Council were conducted to the banquet
hall under escort OF the warriors and
braves of the entertaining tribe. Mine host
Zimmerman had marshaled tempting az
ray OF gastronomic eXcellencicS calculated
to crafty the appetite and dclectate the
taste. The guests and their entertainers
numbered about one hundred and fifty per-
sons. Mayor William {. Darlington sat ut
the head Of one OF the tables and acted as
master of ceremonies, announcing the
toasts rs well rs welcoming the guests both
as a member of the order and as Mayor OF
the city. The repast having been done
ample justice to, silence was commanded
while his Honor read the subioined toasts,
which were responded TO as Indicated
Virginia, the Mother OF States and states
men The ideal of our hearts, pride Of our
manhood, and the admiration Of a world.
Governor Cameron, who is known in the
order as a warrior Of considerable renown,
was expected to reply to this toast, but in
stead sent the following letter;
! COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA.
GOVERNORS OFFICE,
RICHMOND. May 10, 1882. )
My Dear Colonel Carrington,-I have
this moment g l.. NJ received your note
OF this morning. Summoned away by
telegraph on important business, l had
already instructed my secretary, Colonel
Browning, that he must go TO represent
ME, and to receive a vicarious and friendly
scalping at the hands OF our friendly Red
Men. / regret exceedingly the pressure OF
business which prevents my responding in
person to the many courtesies offered Inc.
and particularly that | shall be debarred
the pleasure OF meeting you this afternoon.
Yours truly and respectfully,
WILLIAM T.. CAMERON.
Colonel Browning spoke with much ap-
propriateness, with graceful gestures, and
pleasing accentuation, and his remarks
were greeted with applause.
mon men, may il rise to the magnitude OF
the hour, and measure up fully to the
pressing demands of this rapidly-growing
metropolis.
President Bass, OF the City Council, who
was 10 have replied 10 this toast. sent a let
ter regretting his inability to attend. Hon.
lC. +. Taylor, member OF the House from
this city, very pleasingly and spiritedly sup
til 81 "a DraSI1anf
The Press-The Moulders and Manuiac-
turers OF Public Opinion: May it safely
guide and direct the ship OF sentiment
through the turbid waters OF sensualists to
the Iacid lake OF reason and morality.
Appropriately responded to by George
c. Wilde.
Our Noble Order: May II be successful
in battling for the right against wrong and
human suffering; break down the breast
works Of immortality, and upon the wings
thereof plant our immortal banner OF
Freedom, Friendship, and Charity.
Responded to by c. A.. B. COffroth.
The Ladies OF Virginia: Like the true
woman OF all climes, first at the cross.
last at the graye,n she Is ever the subject
OF our admiration and alteration.
Responded to by George w. Hall, Esq.
Manchester, our Sister City over the
Noble James Noted alike for her manu-
factories and mechanical arts, we find her
tonight represented by most excellent
Taylor. May he tie more closely the thread
Of feeling and interest that BINDS her to
our Richmond.
Responded to by Mayor john ~. Taylor
The Great Council OF the United States,
the Fountain-Head OF our Order: May II.
moral tenets and teachings be iostered and
cherished, and handed down 10 nations ye'
unborn In untarnished purity.
Responded 20 by James Z. kisley, Esq: