16th November, 1797. This monarch showed a most extraordinary attachment to the Order, and frequently visited the Lodge. Yet some members abused the goodness of his heart, which must pain every good Mason. He, nevertheless, remained graciously inclined to the Order until the day of his death. Under his reign, the privilege was granted to the Lodges personally to appeal to the tribunals of the kingdom. Gebet. Prayer.-The Freemason is assured, that at his labor he requires the grace and strength of God, for which reason he frequently prays for it. When the Order is increased by a new member, a proper form of prayer for the occasion is not superfluous. One of the most ancient is the following:-"O Lord God! thou great and grand Architect of the universe, and first Maker and Creator of mankind, to be thy temple. Be with us, O Lord! as thou hast promised that, when two or three are gathered together in thy name, there wilt thou be in the midst of them. Be with us, O Lord; and bless all our undertakings, and grant that this, our friend, may become an upright and true Brother Mason. Let grace and peace be with us forever, and the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ be deeply implanted in our hearts. Grant, also, O Lord! that we indeed fulfill thy holy, unadulterated word, and that our hands may be ever strengthened to support, first, a worthy Brother Mason, and then every one of our fellow-men who may be in danger or tribulation, without injuring ourselves or our families. Strengthen us, further, O Lord God, in all good works; make us fit for the exercise of virtue, according to thy great and dear promises, in order that thereby thy holy name, Jehovah, may be honored, glorified, and praised forever, and that thy blessings may be extended unto us, and to the whole world. O, Lord God! hear our prayer: add to our faith virtue, to virtue science and knowledge, and conduct us from this knowledge to temperance, from temperance to prudence, from prudence to patience, from patience to thy fear, and from thy fear unto brotherly love, and from brotherly love to the love of our neighbor. And grant unto us, () Lord God! that our Freemasonry in all its works and bearings may continually enjoy thy blessing, and that thy peace may ever be with us. O Lord God! grant unto us, also, that we may be able to live in peace and union with every one, through Jesus Christ, who with Thee liveth and reigneth from eternity to eternity. Amen, amen, amen.' When Brother Masons are assembled at the banquet table, so is it also his duty to crave a blessing, and how joyfully he hears the words "O Quell des reinsten Lichts! O Herr der Herrlichkeit ! Zum wurdigem Gebrauch der Zeit, Gabst der im Tempelbam uns Weisheit, Schonheit, Staerke; Du giebst uns Lebenskraft, Vernugen, Speis und Frank; Dir say dafur Lob, Ehre, Pre.s and Dank." "O, Source of the purest light! O Lord of Glory! Great, incomprehensibly great, are thy handy works; Thou gavest to us at the building of the Temple, Wisdom, Strength and Thou gavest to us vitality, pleasure, meat and drink, To Thee, therefore, be glory, honor, praise, and thanks. After the meal he again lifts his voice: Gott! sey gelobt, der hast auch lent an uns gedacht; O schutz uns vaterlich, nach deiner huld und macht, Im gluck, im leid, auf allen unsern wegen, Und segne diese nacht. Gehorsam. Obedient.-To be obedient is one of the great duties of a Freemason, not only to the laws of the Craft, but to the laws of the kingdom or state in which he may reside, to the laws of God, to the laws of morality and benevolence. He is also bound to be obedient to the commands of his superiors when in the Lodge; but every ruler ought to be cautious, and only give such orders as may be cheerfully obeyed by a free man and Mason, and not require a slavish obedience, for in the Lodge there are neither lords nor slaves, but truth and justice must there reign in unanimity. Gesell, oder der zweite Grad im Orden. Fellow-Craft, or the Second Degree in the Order.-This can only be obtained by those who, by passing through an examination, show that they are in possession of the necessary Masonic information. MASONIC INTELLIGENCE. SCOTLAND. Edinburg, Aug. 15, 1846.-Saturday being the anniversary of the birth of Scotland's unrivalled novelist, Sir Walter Scott, according to previous arrangement, a grand procession, followed by a public dinner, took place on the occasion of the formal dedication of the beautiful monument erected to his memory in Princesstreet. A few days previously, the colossal marble statue of the great minstrel had been removed from Mr Steel's studio, and placed under the ground arch in the lower part of the monument, and the ceremony of dedication was to consist in removing the covering in which it was enveloped, and exposing the statue for the first time, to public view. The ceremony, it had been resolved, should be performed with every outward demonstration of respect, and accordingly the most anxious preparations had been making for some time before by the civic authorities, and the Masonic bodies of Edinburgh and the neighborhood. The effect of these was, however, marred to a great extent, by the nature of the weather, which was most unpropitious for the successful issue of any thing in the shape of external pageantry. From daylight till the moment of the procession starting, rain fell with little intermission-frequently in torrents. Notwithstanding this depressing influence, numerous parties were conveyed to town by the Edinburgh and Glasgow, and North British Railways, in addition to other modes of conveyance. At an early hour in the forenoon the shops were closed; the streets became crowded by gay and animated groups, to witness the assembling of the different civic and Masonic bodies, as they moved in procession to the High School, the place of rendezvous. Order on the streets was admirably preserved by a large body of the third dragoons, who lined the course of the procession. About two o'clock, the rain, which had previously fallen in torrents, fortunately abated, and the procession moved from the High School to the Princes-street gardens, with bands playing, banners flying, and all the beautiful insignia belonging to the various Lodges displayed. The attendance of the Masonic bodies was exceedingly numerous and respectable, about six hundred Brethren being present. The Grand Lodge, headed by Lord Glenlyon, reached the monument at five minutes past three; and his Lordship, with the Lord Provost of Edinburgh, and other prominent members of the procession, having taken their places on the platform, a signal was given, when the covering was torn away, and the statue of the mighty minstrel, in a sitting attitude, with his dog Maida at his feet, exposed to view. This was accompanied by a round of the most lusty cheering, followed by salvos of artillery, the music of the bands of the third dragoons and the first royals. As soon as quiet was restored, prayer was offered up by the Rev. Dr. Stewart, of Douglas, Chaplain to the Grand Lodge. Lord Glenlyon then went through the ceremony usual on such occasions; and at its conclusion, came forward and said: "My Lord Provost, Magistrates, and Gentlemen of the original and auxiliary Committees,-I have to congratulate you this day on the completion of this splendid monument, which will stand to future generations as a memorial of that illustrious poet and novelist, the late Sir Walter Scott. (Applause.) I am sure that all of you must have experienced the greatest delight in participating in the proceedings of this day. It was, I think, in 1840, that my predecessor laid the foundation-stone of this beautiful structure; and we must all feel deeply grateful to the Great Architect of the Universe, that in the course of its erection not a single accident occurred-a circumstance, I believe, almost unprecedented in the rearing of such a stately edifice. I will not detain you longer. No words of mine can express the feelings of pride and pleasure with which I have presided at this most interesting national ceremonial; feelings which, I have no doubt, are fully shared in by the many thousands I now see around me. I beg, therefore, as my final duty, to hand over this monument, duly finished, to the care of the committees, and to the Lord Provost and magistrates of Edinburgh, as a testimony to the memory of the great novelist and minstrel, in whom Scotland has been so highly honored." (Great applause.) The Lord Provost, addressing Lord Glenlyon, said "I congratulate you, the Right Worshipful Grand Master, and I congratulate the countrymen of Sir Walter Scott, on now seeing placed on its pedestal, in this magnificent monument, a statue worthy of its shrine. This tribute of a nation's gratitude to one of the most honored of her sons, adds a new feature of beauty and of grace to his native city-but the halo of his genius sheds a far brighter lustre over the name of Edinburgh and of Scotland. As one burning torch not only illuminates the sphere of its own brightness, but kindles the latent fire in others, so who can tell how many dormant spirits have been roused to arduous and successful exertion by the honorable example of Scott. Even here we see how the glowing genius of the poet has stirred the soul of the architect, and awakened the talents of the sculptor, whose skillful chisel has moulded the rude block into the all but breathing form and features of Scotland's darling son. (Cheers.) While we lament the untimely fate of the gifted architect, we rejoice in the growing vigor of our own citizen sculptor, who, by this exquisite work of art, has given earnest of future productions that will rival the works of the most celebrated artists of this or other countries. The sister arts of architecture and sculpture here vie with each other in presenting their richest offerings to the genius of poetry, history and romance, and they are themselves signally honored in combining to honor him who has contributed so largely to the instruction and enjoyment of the human race. This monument and statue, admirable for beauty and durability, I trust will long adorn our city but, though they crumble into dust, the author of Waverly has reared for himself monuments of more surpassing beauty, more lasting endurance, and more extensive celebrity. (Cheers.) The forked lightning may dash these turrets to the ground; the tooth of time will deface these marble features; but over the monuments of his mental creation, the elements have no power: these will continue to be honored at home, and under distant and more genial skies. (Cheers.) Continents as yet unexplored will be taught by the wisdom of Scott, and enlivened by his wit; and rivers unknown to song, will resound with the lays of his minstrelsy; but nowhere will his memory be cherished with fonder attachment and more enduring delight, than in the cities and the hamlets of his own beloved Scotland." (Cheers.) The Rev. Mr Boyle, of Portobello, Grand chaplain, then made a short address, in which he alluded to the lustre which the genius of Scott had thrown around Scotland; and concluded by pronouncing the benediction on the day's proceedings. The foundation of this splendid structure, which is justly regarded as one of the most striking architectural ornaments of the modern Athens, was laid on the 15th August, 1840, precisely six years ago, and the cost of its construction is 15,650., inclusive of the statue, but not of the numerous figures which adorn the monument. It covers an area of nearly sixty feet square. We borrow from the “Edinburgh Tourist," recently published by Mr W. H. Lizars, the following descriptive narrative of this beautiful tribute to the memory of the great novelist: "It is an elegant and picturesque Gothic structure, in the shape of an open cross or spire, one hundred and ninety feet in height, and having a stair up to a gallery surrounding the spire, within a few feet of the top, commanding a splendid view of all the adjacent country, and a complete bird's-eye inspection of the whole, town. When the block from which the figure of Sir Walter Scott is sculptured, arrived in Leith, great difficulty was experienced in finding apparatus sufficiently powerful to lift it out of the vessel; and no slight danger, in addition to enormous labor, was incurred in effecting its landing. After being set upon a four-wheeled truck, it was got to Edinburgh without accident, in a sort of triumphal procession; the transit being effected from Junction Bridge, Leith, to Mr Steel's studio in Randolph-place, by the strenuous and admirably directed exertions of not fewer than twenty powerful horses, in forty three minutes, although it had taken four days to bring it from the ship's hold through the yard at which it was landed, to the road-a distance not exceeding two hundred yards. Its weight was variously estimated at from thirty to thirty three tons. It may not be uninteresting to state, that while the ponderous mass was in the act of being shipped at Leghorn, the shears by which it had been raised to be swung on board, from the car conveying it from the mountains, suddenly gave way, and the future statue was precipitated right through the bottom of the vessel into the sea; and it was nearly subjected to a similar accident while being lifted on shore at Leith. While on the subject of the sculpture, it is proper to mention that the figures occupying the four niches immediately over the principal arch, were designed and executed by three Edinburgh artists, whose admiration of Scott, and approbation of the general design, induced them spontaneously to undertake their execution, at a rate which can hardly be considered other than gratuitous. The figure on the north, representing 'Prince Charles Edward,' and that of Meg Merrilees' looking eastwards, being the work of Mr Alexander H. Ritchie; the 'Last Minstrel,' filling the western niche, was contributed by Mr James Ritchie; and the 'Lady of the Lake,' on the south, by Mr Patrick Slater. The Gothic structure was designed by Mr George Mickle Kemp, a gentleman whose history is not a little singular. Brought up as an obscure country carpenter, he in early life imbibed an enthusiastic admiration for Gothic architecture, according to his own account, by an accidental visit, while a mere child, to Roslin Chapel. In the study of that branch of art, when arrived at manhood, he travelled on foot, without friends, and unassisted save by his own indefatigable industry as a mechanic, and his enthusiasm as an amateur, over the whole of Great Britain, and a very considerable portion of continental Europe. Returning to his native country, he devoted his energies to an investigation of the principles and capabilities of Gothic architecture; and on a competition of designs for a monument to Sir Walter Scott being advertised, he entered the lists, and, after much opposition, some of which was of the most ungenerous description, he was at length declared the victor, and his design ordered to be proceeded with. When the structure was about half built, the unfortunate architect lost his life by an accident. In the course of a dark night, on his way home, he missed his footing, and fell into the Union canal, where he was drowned." GERMANY. Strasburg, Aug. 16, 17, and 18.—A grand Masonic meeting has just been held here. It was attended by many distinguished Brothers of the Craft from Germany, Switzerland, and Belgium. Elevated subjects of philosophy and morality were discussed, and important resolutions adopted. The meeting closed with a grand banquet, at which a liberal collection was made for the poor. The next general meeting is to be held at Stuttgard. Madras, June 27.-On the evening of the 24th instant, St. John's Day, the half yearly assembly of the Provincial Grand Lodge was held at the Masonic Temple, and in addition to the Prov. Grand Officers, the following Lodges were present: "Perfect Unanimity," "Social Friendship," and "Universal Charity." After the usual business had been gone through, R. W. Bro. Morris acquainted the Brethren that in consequence of his immediate departure for England, he was under the necessity of relinquishing his post of Deputy Prov. Grand Master. He further stated, that he had already written to Lord Elphinstone, the Prov. Grand Master for this Presidency, now in the upper provinces of Bengal, begging him to nominate a successor to him, and that until the receipt of his reply, W. Bro. Key, the P. G. Sen. Warden, would, agreeably to the Book of Constitutions, assume the government of the several Lodges. W. Bro. Key, in a very appropriate speech, referred to the services of R. W. Bro. Morris, as D. P. G. M., and requested that the thanks of the P. G. Lodge might be tendered to him, and the substance of what fell from him to be recorded on the minutes. Lodge Universal Charity then presented the D. P. G. M. with a farewell address and a small testimonial, in token of his connexion with their Lodge. And the Worshipful Master of Lodge Social Friendship, on behalf of himself and Brethren, expressed acknowledgments for particular services lately rendered to his Lodge. We are also informed that at the last meeting of Lodge Perfect Unanimity, the Brethren tendered for the acceptance of R. W. Br. Morris, a piece of plate of the value of 100 guineas, which would be presented to him on his arrival in England, by a Brother of their Lodge. UNITED STATES. TENNESSEE. The Grand Lodge of Tennessee held its annual communication at Nashville, on the 5th of October. The session was an interesting one, and a large amount of local business was transacted. The opening address of the Grand Master, (Edmund Dillahunty, Esq.,) is an elegant, and able production, from which we shall hereafter make some valuable extracts. At present, we must confine ourselves to such portions of the business proceedings as we can find room for. The committee on foreign correspondence, conclude an interesting report as follows: 66 Among the subjects which are brought prominently to the view of the Grand Lodge, in this report, is that of the establishment of a General Grand Lodge of the United States. Many arguments may be adduced in favor of and against the plan; but your committee are of opinion that the time has not yet arrived when a General Grand Lodge can be established with the prospect of advantage to the Fraternity throughout the United States. The subject has not been sufficiently discussed in the subordinate Lodges. In the present state of the Fraternity, your committee would prefer an occasional assemblage of delegates from the different Grand Lodges in Grand Convention, to deliberate upon the state, condition and prospects of the Order, and which may make such recommendations as they may deem proper to the respective Grand Lodges. From such occasional conventions, your committee are of opinion that much benefit will result from an interchange of views and opinions. Under this view, your committee forbear submitting any distinct resolution, leaving it to the Grand Lodge to act as its wisdom may direct. It will be seen, also, from this report, that the Fraternity in several States have been strongly moved on the subject of making some provision for the education of destitute orphans of Masons, and for the relief and protection of the widows of Masons. Your committee feel assured that the Masonic Fraternity of Tennessee |