he came forward the fearless and successful champion of the cause which he had espoused, and which he had pledged himself to maintain.

Benevolence was his motto. Under the broad arch of "Brotherly-love, Relief and Truth,” he stood undaunted, determined by every act of his life to show that his heart was given to the cause of humanity and God. No opportunity of doing good, passed by but he improved it-no sufferer called for relief, but he was ready to afford it-no heart came to him unfolding its tale of sorrows and grief, but found a response in his own-and no eye was dimmed with tears but brought the same to his. The defenceless he sheltered, the homeless he took beneath his own roof-the broken-hearted he cheered, and the afflicted he comforted with words of kindness and affection; while round the hearts of all he threw the silken cord of love, and bound to himself the affections of thousands. His benevolence was unostentatious. He let not his left hand know what his right hand performed. He sounded not a trumpet at the corners of the streets, and in high places, to inform the world of his charitable works and deeds.

His benevolence was likewise uniform-it knew no ebb nor flow. It was not now the noisy stream, thundering over hill and vale, and anon the little rivulet, whose waters, shallow and scanty, gave no aid to man or beast; but it was rather the deep, still stream, flowing majestically onward, carrying upon its bosom the produce of every clime, and dispensing valuable gifts to all mankind.

In the rupture which occurred between ourselves and the republic of Mexico, our departed Brother was among the first to volunteer his services.

He did not say to others, go, while I remain at home to perform my duty; but with an ardent and irrepressible feeling of patriotism, he volunteered himself as a private soldier, and confessed himself satisfied, could he in any station, or in any manner, render service to his country.

While at Camp Washington, in the vicinity of Cincinnati, he was chosen Major of the regiment to which he belonged. On his way to the seat of war, he was elected by his district, without opposition, to a seat in Congress; and, to complete his honors, was appointed, by the President of the United States, Brigadier General of the Ohio Volunteers.

His conduct in the field of battle, his unflinching bravery, the esteem in which his name was held by those under his command, and the sympathy and kindness bestowed by him upon the wounded and dying, are themes upon which I forbear to dwell.

Though in the midst of carnage and slaughter, though with death-shots flying thick and fast around him, he escaped all, and was fated to die, not in the field of battle, but alone, and by the hand of disease. Yes, our lamented Brother died alone-not that there were none to surround his couch and administer to his wants; but he was far from home and kindred, and deprived of the influences of the soft and gentle whisper of a kind and affectionate wife, and the attention of a beloved and interesting family; and to him no feeling was more desolate than thus to leave the world and all he loved. But he died as he had lived-calmly and serenely. His work was accomplished, his mission was ended. And as the taper of life flashed up for the last time, he gave proof that death had no terrors for him, but sunk away as one who wraps his mantle round his form and lies down to pleasant dreams.

By an act of the Ohio Legislature, his remains were ordered to be brought from the seat of war and interred in his own State. The deceased, too, it may be well to remark, requested that in case of his death on a foreign soil, his burial might be according to the form, and with the honors of the Masonic Order, of which he was a faithful and exemplary member.

His wishes have been complied with. On the thirteenth day of February last, the remains of our lamented Brother were brought to Georgetown, the place of his residence, and on the fifteenth of the same month, after an appropriate and eloquent address by our distinguished Brother, David T. Disney, they were committed to the silent grave. Than Bro. Disney, a better selection could not have been made, since from early life he was intimately acquainted and associated

with the deceased, and could therefore speak with confidence respecting the qualities of his heart and character. But our Brother is gone, and we too, my friends and Brethren, must soon follow. He sleeps beneath the clods of the valley

"But he is not dead, he only breathes the air

In worlds beyond the star-lit sky-
Some far off heaven-born land, where

Man, arrived, no more shall die."

Brethren, let this be a solemn warning, to admonish us that "in the midst of life we are in death." And although we are to-day in the vigor of manhood, and enjoying a full measure of health, yet we know not but that the angel of death may now be wending his way from the Grand Council of Heaven, commissioned by the Grand Master of the Universe to strike from the roll of existence one or more of us.

Thus, my Brethren, I conclude the duty assigned me, and would most affectionately urge upon your attention your duty as Masons-"act justly, love mercy, and walk humbly with your God."

MASONIC INTELLIGENCE.

OHIO.

THE Grand Chapter of Ohio held its annual communication at Columbus, on the 14th Sept. An unusually large representation was present, including twentyseven Chapters. At the opening of the session, the G. H. P., Comp. Wm. B. Hubbard, made his annual official communication; from which we make the following extract, and commend it to the attention of the reader :

"The whole number of Chapters in this State, working under charters or dispensations from this Grand Chapter, is twentynine; and it is with much pleasure that I am enabled to state that prosperity in an eminent degree pertains to all.

Care in the admission of new members-a better observance of the olden landmarks, with rigid endeavors to see that none are admitted within the sacred veils except such as have the Masonic ability and moral character requisite therefor, together with a more strict adherence to the rules and regulations of the Order, are the immediate causes of this general and marked improvement among your subordinates; and it is devoutly to be desired that this good work will progress, and that the whole of the Fraternity will continue to advance towards Masonic perfection, until Royal Arch Masonry shall become synonymous with all the virtues that alone can adorn man.

My Companions:-We live in a peculiar age, and we are even now on the threshold of an important era, about developing itself in the history of the moral world.

The spirit of Masonry was at the first-when, as the servant of the Most High and Holy One, Order was brought out of chaos, and Light was ushered upon a new-born world. She was the handmaid of the second-when the sacred Temple made by hands, was erected and dedicated to the Grand Architect of the universe as the fit place for the indwelling of his audible spirit between the cherubim and seraphim. And in the hands of him who "shapes our ends, rough hew them as we may," Masonry and her subjects were present at the destruction of that first and sacred Temple,-builded the new upon the ruins of the old-preserved and perpetuated the Book of the Law, containing God's commandments on Mount

Sinai to his creature man-preserved and cherished among the Jews, and diffused to an idolatrous world, the knowledge of the One true and living God, and was the instrument under Providence, of preparing the mind of Jew and Gentile for the third and greatest of all the preceding eras-the building and destruction of that living Temple "not made with hands," now "eternal in the heavens."

A high and favored destiny has attended and now awaits the onward progress of our Order. This age, as before remarked, is peculiar. It is the age of moral reform-for rendering science and all her discoveries tributary to the improvement of the creature man, in his social and moral relations. It is the age of societies and associations, numerous in nuniber and names, for effecting the same object.

The rapid and extraordinary improvements in Mechanism are fast enabling man, by the substitution of machine labor, to have more time than of old seemed to be the lot of man to devote to the improvement of his mind and that of his fellows, whilst the means of diffusing light and knowledge have increased beyond railroad to lightning speed.

The time is coming-nay is fast approaching-when the whole human race will be vastly elevated as intelligent, virtuous, and accountable beings-when nations will no longer learn to war with one another-but when they will be like families of kith and kindred in social and virtuous relations one with the otherwhilst knowledge shall, with steam and lightning speed, "run to and fro" throughout the whole world.

Masonry has been present and aiding the advancement of civilization in all times past, and she will be present in the perfection of that civilization in the future.

To us, as Christian Masons, it is as plain as the sun at its meridian height, that Masonry was the handmaid in preparing the mind of Jew and Gentile for the recognition of Him "who spake as never man spake,”—and has ever since taught us to worship at his shrine and to recognise Him as our Great Grand Commander, high over all-the King of Kings and Lord of Lords.

Charters were ordered to be issued to three new Chapters, viz: Milford Chapter, at Milford; Urbana, at Urbana, and Republic, at Republic.

The committee on foreign correspondence close a very excellent report, in which they recapitulate the facts in the case of the pretended Grand Chapter of Louisiana, with the following resolution:

Resolved, That this Grand Chapter decline entering into a correspondence with the body in Louisiana styling itself the Grand Chapter of said State.

The report and resolution were adopted.

The Grand Council of Royal and Select Masters of Ohio, held its annual communication at Columbus, on the 16th September, but no business of special interest was transacted, except to order that a Charter be issued for Franklin Council, at Troy, Miami county, and to hear the very excellent Eulogy on the late Comp. Hon. Thomas L. Hamer, by Comp. Death, which will be found on preceding pages.

Our correspondent at Zanesville, under date of Oct. 23, writes as follows:-"The Grand Lodge has just closed its session in this place. It has elected Br. M. Z. Kreider, M. W. Grand Master; J. L. Vattier, D. G. M.; J. N. Burr, S. G. W.; K. Jarvis, J. G. W.; Timo. Griffith, G. Treas.; B. T. Smith, G. Secr'y. All these went off unanimously. We had a large procession,-nearly four hundred in the ranks. Br. Hubbard delivered the address, and the Grand Lodge was closed in harmony, and with 'Burns's Farewell.'"

INDIANA.

The Grand Chapter of the State of Indiana, held its annual communication at Indianapolis, on the 24th of May last. We make such extracts from the proceedings as are of general interest:

Comp. Carter submitted the following resolution, which, after some discussion, was adopted:

Resolved unanimously, As declaratory of the ancient landmarks of Masonry, that any Masonic intercourse by Royal Arch Masons, with a Companion who is under sentence of suspension or expulsion by a decree of a legally constituted Chapter of Royal Arch Masons, is highly improper and strictly forbidden.

The Grand Secretary laid before the Grand Chapter the following communication from the Grand Lodge:

To M. E. H. P. of G. Chapter of Indiana:—Below you have a resolution adopted by the Grand Lodge of Indiana. Your early and prompt attention is respectfully requested:

"Resolved, That a committee of five members be appointed on the part of the Grand Lodge, to act with a similar committee on the part of the Grand Chapter, to inquire into the expediency of procuring a site, in this city, for a Grand Masonic Hall; and if, in their opinion, a site should now be secured, that they recommend such location, as in their judgment promises the largest amount of revenue to the Institution in the way of rent, and that they report as early as practicable."

Attest,

A. W. MORRIS, G. Sec'ry.

On motion of Comp. Whitcomb, said resolution was concurred in; and Comps. Taylor, Colestock, Deming, Sopris, and King, were appointed the committee on behalf of the Grand Chapter.

Comp. Carter offered the following resolutions, as amendments to the Constitution:

Resolved, That the Constitution be so amended that the annual meeting of the Grand Chapter shall commence at Indianapolis, on the Thursday preceding the meeting of the Grand Lodge.

Resolved, That the annual dues from subordinate Chapters for membership, shall be one dollar for each member.

On motion of Comp. Downey, the same was amended, by adding-" And that the fees from the subordinate Chapters for exaltation, be increased to three dollars."

Which amendments as amended were adopted.

Comp. Downey moved the following resolution, which was adopted:

Resolved, That it is expected that every officer of this Grand Chapter will regularly and punctually attend upon the regular communications of the Chapter, unless unavoidable circumstances prevent such attendance.

KENTUCKY.

The Grand R. A. Chapter of Kentucky held its annual convocation at Lexington, on the 30th of August last. From the proceedings we copy as follows:

The G. H. Priest reported that, since the last Grand Annual Communication, he had granted dispensations for the organization of four Chapters: one to be called "Western Star," held at Elizabethtown; one to be called "Washington," to be held at North Middletown; one to be called "Flemingsburg," held at Flemingsburg; and one called "Paducah," held at Paducah.

Comp. Munger presented the petition of a number of Companions, residing at Covington, praying a Dispensation to form a new Chapter in Covington, recommended by Maysville Chapter, No. 9; which petition was granted-the Chapter to be called "Covington."

The committee on foreign correspondence, in their report, say-"Your committee regret that difficulty exists as to the legality of the bodies styling themselves the Grand Chapter of Louisiana and the Grand Chapter of Texas, but we hope that all doubts upon the subject will be removed, and those be either recognised or distinctly disavowed by the General Grand Chapter, which will shortly assemble."

The following resolution was adopted:

Resolved, That at the present session, and at all future sessions, three dollars per diem be allowed to the representative or representatives of each Chapter represented in this Grand Chapter; and that each of the Grand Officers and Past Grand Officers be allowed one dollar and fifty cents each, per diem, whilst in attendance, unless they be representatives.

The Grand Council R. and S. Masters of Kentucky, held its annual communication at Lexington, on the 1st of September last.

The G. P. announced that he had granted Dispensations to Franklin Council, at Franklin, Tennessee, and to Clarksville Council, at Clarksville, Tennessee, since the last Convocation of the Grand Council of Kentucky; and that said Councils had returned to the G. Recorder said Dispensations, accompanied by their work, praying for Charters: accordingly, Charters were directed to be prepared and issued to said Councils.

The Grand Lodge of New Hampshire held its annual communication at Concord, on the 8th and 9th of June last. The session was an active one, and the business brought forward indicates an increased and increasing prosperity in the jurisdiction. The report of the committee on foreign correspondence, is an interesting paper. The principal topic discussed is the establishment of a General Grand Lodge; and this portion of the report we should be pleased to copy, were it not now out of season. We give below two or three interesting extracts from the reports of the D. D. G. Masters :

FROM REPORT OF R. W. LUTHER FARWELL, JR.

"In May I visited Hiram Lodge, No. 9. Though a member of this Lodge, I may be permitted to express my gratification at its present prosperous condition. Although the Brethren have not once, for many years, failed in holding their regular communications, yet they too often met only to part; there was wanting that intensity of feeling which is necessary to the prosperity of our cause. But within the last year, a very great revival has been effected. The older members are taking a deep and active interest in their Masonic duties; and both young and old are seizing every opportunity for improvement in Masonic knowledge. The amount of work done in this Lodge will be seen by reference to the returns; and I am happy to state that there are now indications of considerable accessions to its numbers.

During the past year the Brethren have most of the time met weekly for instruction; and consequently they have made great improvement. From thirty to forty members are usually in attendance at the regular communications, and it is not unusual for visitors to come the distance of from ten to twenty miles, and even from the adjoining State of Vermont. Masonry, in this section, is on the increase, and opposition to it is completely dead."

Claremont, June 7, A. L. 5847.