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The Rome Courier ROME, GA. THURSDAY MQBNINO, June 82. <r 1 Save the Blackberry Crop. It would surprise people who have not thought upon the ‘ subject, to learn the large” income that might be easily realized from the blactberry crop of this section. Most people are in the habit of contenting themselves with the enjoyment , of a few messes of this delicious esculent, that no where grows to a greater degree of perfec tion than in this section; and their only al lusion to ils value, is by derisirely calling it the “poor man’s bread.” We do not propose, at present, to descant upon the healthfulness of this berry as an article of diet, and the great propriety of every fern' ly providing for their own use, a full supply not only of the fresh berries, but also in the dried state, and made into wine; but we wish to call attention to them as an article of merchandise. Dried blackberries are now quoted in the New York market at 25 cents a pound. Now, suppose that in Rome the merchants would pay but one- half this price, just think what one-half the families of this and the adjoining coun ties might realize from the present abund ant crop. Children from 10 to 15 years old could pick enough to make 8 pounds of dried berries per day. There i» a dollar, at the supposed price. There might at least one thousand women and children, in this county, engage in this business for the next 30 days. Here would be thirty thou sand dollars saved that ordinarily goes en tirely to waste, in Floyd county alone. But suppose twenty counties all do as well, that would save to this sectim the handsome sum of 600,000 dollars—a snm which, in addition to the present inoomes would, in a few years, place our section in afflu ent circumstances . Another great advantage attendant up on properly saving this important crop, is, the fact that most of the beneficiaries would probably he found among that class who will not have large crops of cotton or grain from which to realize an inoome. The blackberry crop may net only be the “poor man’s broad” for a few weeks, but. it may also be made to pay for his su gar and coffee, and most of his store goods, for the rest of the year. There will undoubtedly be a Market this year for all that can be saved. They should be thoroughly dried so as to prevent the possibility of moulding. Col. J. R- Towers & Son of this city wish to buy 10 000 lbs We hope our friends will suggest this matter to their neighbors who do not take the Papers. • ! address of rev. h. c. carter. Delivered at the Celebration ol the Anni versary of St. John the Baptist, before Cherokee lodge, No. 6*!—Published by Request of the lodge. When men of distinction and of moral worth, who have endeared themselves to us bv their many amiable qualities, are sud denly cut down, we love to embalm their virtues as sacred relics, and entomb' them in our hearts. _ . It is gratifying to the feelings of friend ship to Tecall to mind their noble deeds and wonderful, achievements, and rehearse them to others as paragons of virtue, worthy of immitation Hence originated the prac tice of eulogizing the dead. Friends and Brethren: _ We are assembled on this anniversary occasion not to celebrate^ the unparalled achievements of some military chieftai •, who has distinguished himself by the shed ding of human blood; and in augmenting human- misery; nor to laud the patriotism distinguished for their sobriety and chasti ty. They lived abstemiously, were very conscientious, and chose seclusion from the busy scenes of the world; but were dis posed to cultivate peace, and to practice charity towards all mankind. As a sect, they were most rigidly moral in their lives, and in this respect were much superior to the other prevailing re- •Star of eternity! the only star,” “By which the bark of man can uavigate” “The sea of life, and gain the coast ef bliss” “Securely'.’’—lies always open in every Lodge. In it is found “heaven’s cede of laws en tire,” which every Mason is taught to read, believe and obey. Can such a guide prove ligious sects in those days. . I dangerous ? Yet this is one of the funda- whom they initiated <= , - onrsvmhnls ™ They bound all wnoui mey lun-iaicu | menta i principles. Among our symbols we among them, “to the observance °f P“fy> hav3 th ‘ roug h ashler; by which we are re- justice, fidelity, modesty, and n m i n ded of our rude and imperfect state by the secrets oftbeir fraterm y. . ^ na t ure andalso the perfect ashler, by which some confidently asserted that the Essences w# what is necessary to be ac- were in the possession offthe sccre ® coinpfcshed in us, before we are fitted for a cient Free Masonry. That ^ ere is, j n house not made with hands, many particulars, a striking similarity be- , q ^ heavcn8 B th ’ e trestle tween the two, and that they tatyg m * f 7 board, we are also reminded that as the*op- of the principles of modern specula ire a- erat j ve wor fcmac erects his temporal build- sonry, there can bj no doubt; but that they a „ reea bly to the rules and designs laid were a body ol Masons, I feel utter y in- ^ Qinl by tbe Master, so should we endeavor competent to express a positive opinion. ^ erect our spiritual building, agreeably to If, however it be a fact that they were th(JTules and designs jaiddown by the Su- MasonB, and that John was educated ^anq | ^rejiiteet 0 f the Universe, in the public utility? Can none but they feel for suffering humanity? Can it be criminal for and "lowing eloquence of some eminently Masons, and that John was eaucamu ana ^ of nature, and of revelation, erudition and practical wisdom of some re ; j coijjpldfoyevjjjSjggf tggt l|wa8 | which is our spiritual, moral and Masonic JUi Ui SUIUC AU- i 7" , . J 1 •- u _ I WHICH IS our Dimuuai, utvssnn ’taowuii, nowned philosopher, but ire are assembled | fraternity have long^clwmed bun ^tobe ^a j trestle b(jard The rule, the square, and SSS M r^pccT^d aff brother Mason. We will -t occupy rime —— ^emblematical “of the con- S to the memory of an ancient and in examining the musty tomes of antiquity, w / 8 bould pursue in society To ob- tcctiou mine » I tn establish these claims, or exhibit the ev- Bme punctnalit ; ; n all our engagements; P at ™° °* faithfully and religiously to discharge those " r Ted.l ob P^ " the D . ei S hbor > owe to God and our ipright in all our dealings; the lmuiixihie aisinterebieuueas uj. a yam i r r > . . , l. „ r ~ fh. ueiguuur, . .— - . ot which claims your attention to-day; but and the principles he inculcated arc the t6 re onr actiona by the unerring rule you a. e invited to consider for a moment doctrines and the principles ot Modern ! , ord . and to keep within com- the nersevering zeal, the noble fortitude, Free Masonry^ _ . pass and bounds our appetites, the disinterested benevolence and' the de-| _ Itmay not he improper| ]5§ expanditurea . We have alsc expenditures. passions : also the pot tues, (when weighed in zsxSStfSSSfit. to magnify the rian patrons of Masonry. In every regu- Q sprig of cassia points beyond the ad to view the h* 1 an d well governed Lodge, there is rep- I reane, to the ^resurrection of the body and sfansmiueir to us, m all the sweet- rented a CTerlast!ng . But are there no se- of classic son", with a degree of awe ed by two perpendicular lines, cre ts ? I answer there are; but in what do approximating to reverence. The acts of Uese two Saints, and upon the top rests t tbey consist? Give me your attention, and min ore-eminent in nothing but guilt, axe holy Scriptures. , . I will tell you. They consist in th e modus often el^ed as virtuous, while foe chris- The point represents * brother-foe ctr- other words> in certain v j-e-ptrarded as unworthy the ole is the boundary line beysnd which mo des of impressing the mind with valuable, ncn nf Se enSst is never to suffer his prejudices or^pass.ons ^ ^ s; together with cer- P BuUhedavwUlcbuie, we trust, when to betray him. In.moving around^thu. cur- ^ s5gn > s of recognition . In conducting men aud thin"a are to be viewed tluough a ole. be necessarily touches ”PO“ , successfully aU worldly affairs, a degree of iiifforAiif mpflinm When the coloring that lines, representing the two Johns, an _ secresy is necessary. Prudence demands l^EeiSS Ce faded sacred scriptures, lf.thenevery Masonic ^ d ofsociety requires it- SrMEEK? Christian heroes, brother wdl teep bimself tb us cream- Ther£ de ^ rM8 J ociety without who J have sacrificed their livesin defense of scribed,as th f h “ £ them ' Th 616 ? 1 .? dom .f tl0 secrets. politi- „nJ ri"hteousness- will be held in he cannot materially err. ihe wnungs j seore ts, civil, military, ecclesiastical "rea^er^enerarion^thS all the achieve- the Uve. of'these^holy men and professional secrets, frim. the Prime menu nfiinhallowed ambition, or the crim- uidpioof that they bo-h inculcated an I Jliniater, or Secretary of State, down to the e A -° i.rok wnn from the slaughtered practiced the genuine Masonic principles. te y e _f r0 m the Lieutenant Gen rlife^B^tioSexMte.^Sn3 Although the epistles of the Evangehst are to the militia corporal-from the thou-auda. Elevation to exaltoa smuon ^ evidence, we must, on this oc- e { j j h bencb ‘' down to the rrrunri.oTwtosuchsTatioS are^oTu casion, listen only to him, whose.vome m IXted apprentice boy. The jury are corruption, f . urincinle* heard echoing among the trees of the forest, Q t ^cep the secrets of the Attorney. \&**frv***** Pn0£e The lawyer the physician, f ♦i a rranaml onnd bartered awaYfor a mess Peace. mechanic the merchant, have their profes- p SKitnfS of red Although he stood not upon floors of ^ which they are un- ° fP VLa Mip contrarv such venality, porhyry, and was not surrounded * ltb I d er obligations to keep, and never to dis ! g V et among tbe truly walls of Parian marble, adorned with splen- j j t0 M are entitled to receivi though common, is yet, among toe „ et n tbe snacious ca- large Business aud Fine Store. When in Atlanta, not lojBg since, we bad the pleasure of going through the spacious and elegant new store bouse of Messrs Moore & Marsh, wholesale dry goods deal ers in that city. The building is 36X186 feet, three stories beside a basement, apd is as well finished and beaut To! os it is spa cious. We have been in most of the whole sale dry goods houses in the South, and this building is tbe best one we have seen, We are told by a gentleman conversant with the trade of Charleston, that no firm in that city has sold as many dry goods, during the past twelve months, as Moore & Marsh have-sold in Atanta. Many coun try merchants have learned that tbey can get their goods just as cheap in Atlanta as at other wholesale market?, and tbey both time and traveling expenses by pur chasing therfe. ^rtM^TdetStible e crimT MS v " 5 I (Jtf m#gnificence; yet in the s P acb «i3 ca ‘ I them.” Why then are Masonic septets Real greatness cannot be allie to crime, tbedral of alone, viewed witl» greenpyed jealousy ?— “kHf" Zh'.T.°h f .™ UsS»d ,4™.Spi..= or PP > With holv ardor, be exhorts all classes of ? ■ ,■ ( u. _pp.l m p n t Jas. Hart Dead. We regret to learn that Jas Hart, good citizen of over 70 years of age, and resident of this county upward of thirty years, died at his residence, near this place last Sunday morning, 27tb inst. His re mains were buried at tbe Sardis Church ground on-Monday. A Useful Invention. Mr. U.T. Henderson, patentee, has on exhibition, two doors below our' office, the best thing in tbe way of * hand loom that we have'yet sai n. It is equal to the machine ,loom, in every respect, and only costs $50. He also has State and county rights for Bale.—See adv. g@“Jones & Harper continue to receive almost daily, all sorts of Dry Goods, Gro- cries, Shoes and Sundries. It is a “live store” and deserves attention of those want of cheap goo Is. GaB apd examine for youiselves. Sea adv. Address of Rey. j®, C. Carter, W’o publish to-day the conclusion of the Address of Rev. H, 0, Carter .delivered at the City Hall on tbe 24th inst. This will be interesting not only to the Masonic Fraternity and especially those interested life Insurance, but also to all who care to know about this large and fast increasing brotherhood. The firet part, of this ad : dress will appear in oar next issue. Clierokec Agricultural Fair—Meeting of the Executive;.- Committee. IVe are requested to state that there wil} he a meeting of the Eexecutive Committee of the Agricultural Fair, for the Cherokee Country of Ga. and Ala., «t the Count ing Room of Ayer, Hills & Co.,at 10 o’clock a. a. on Tuesday July 6th- It is very desirable that there should be a full Meet- Exrr Robie.—And so poor old Rorie has slipped bis cable from the Navy De partment, and gone back to Philadelphia and seollopod oysters. Wall, if Boric has done no good he hasJittic harm—in fact, he has done nothing at all, at ioast direct ly, Porter taking all the responsibility. Let '■ mb hope that he consider- himself fully compensated for bis contribution to - the Great Grant Gift Enterprise. But who > Robinsou? Out cf what depth of ol.scuri- ■ - ty was be fished, and bow much .stock has be in the G. G. G. E. aforesaid? Or if one of the family, bow close is his kinship? -Macon ilea. Cedartown Mail Failed Again. We have reliable information that our package of papers, due at Cedartowo last Tuesdiy, failed to arrive there for the rea- eon that Mr. Hamil, at Cave ripriog, failed to meet the traiu and receive the mail. We would suggest that Mr. -Hamil bad better give his contract up to Fomc one who will attend to the business. - -- ,, m I confided, be- 1 highway for onr God.” There, attracted causg tbey are a party interested in the do- i- by hb thrilling eloquence, thousands and f and . Jt youjj pot he prudent—it- vine gayel; but they mustexponence us re- rmrGod.” ’ There, attracted newmg influences, before their powers and o with holy ardor, be exhpits all clasres ot | bnown _!_ be nco the concealment, j men “to bring forth the fruits meet for re-1 j[ MOnry a charitable Institution, uqd tine grandeur, or never emaeate from a I men “to nnng io«u uic | ig Masonry a charitable Institution, unq Kc onnreme selfishness* but, pentance. He sought not personal agran- bave members, in seasons of adversity, a soul shackled by P . , __ nndod br dixemeot—he courted not popular favors, c | a j m Dl) on its charities; who, in times of P $iff' 1 lws 7 ind < nMe bit plainly and forcibly exhibited foe truth C0Bt ri bn ted to its fnnds ? How Catholic vrnws and eeWs mnc.p.cp^^ bing was charactented by ar- be distingubhed from im- '“Sln 7 It is no? the exS of S dor, paint, asd holy boldness. He insisted ^ wbo . ta« never contributed • cent, reettt d . .. «. i[i rn :cm which have mu Pfe Q Q oec^s§fty qf nniem we have qqme. rfgniflpanfe {signs, bjr ^^hl&^olJfS’wSv oSr-W 2 th0 which yo mi^r detect imposition £ Without gilded the ps P e “ y genuine iky, humanity, justice—prominent tenets b foreign imposters * might drain onr pzmreiaaSB.15 So *• “ °“* “ —** JS,.-*• ^ «??> Jss'arai: 152 >r and devasta . . » P c vv -. ^ ex ^t no more thar; that which is appointed F f essential utility to the craft, they cept decked m white napoply responds. “Do violence to no man, neither g ecret signs u f rcoognitiop, and of Cfive. : e “f likewise.” Here b inculcated the princi- LJe w^ m^de the first sign 7 fthe covnant . stead of the pip—tb«' Masonic principle of chanty:— and subseqnent i y tbe bo win tbe Heavens alleviating, ins |\ e - pey ^ While heHayoleBCO ehsrSQt T‘Sfid hi? fee j* 7as B dpp|>d as a sign of tflkeu to “P4 of 1>«ff 0U p pauinorin" the '"»«« holduess and intrepidity “»»« b b dtecendenU, that the Lord would never lent affections. instM / u tested in hb opposition to vice. a jn de lage the earth. Wheq the E-cr- cravmgs of deprai ed pp manifested 1 - Consoious reetitudo inspired him w, tb L*11 AM called to Moses, out of the burn- wo-d. genuine g - j^tion of truth moral courage. He feurrd not the fuoeqf - buBb , a rd direciedhm to goto hb af- by r We r fortitude in oDpoSn ?o crime! U-. He boldly repro-ed a Herod on h,s ^eqbpsted a sign by and betoto th f s p boD orahle ap- th rone, and thus excited the infuriated mal- wh ; ch h ; 3 bre;brell sbou ld recognize him then pulp dtsira ne nt pa P . I ice of a vile, adulterous woman. be a messenger of God. When sent, pellation, is justy 4 giously devoted to the duties of his stetioo, tber t ; me to proud Egypt’s King, he rou, and g he fprsished evidence during hb life of ^ h]s ^ for a ^ and in every Shfknew ymwell^ofoneW could not that *am ? grWBff?, ffb.ch h, ^pppoprbtc ouejas givpn, who knew m -knritv 0 f tbe evinced in death. These signs answered a valuable purpose, be mistekcn-yea the^ a "*or ? Taiuted with no infection of impute mo- Tb fi e of David and Jonathan : - Lord Jesus Chnst for the ^ert.on in the regulation of hb conduct he Ugytt aiustmtivo. amcpsfhotothatareboroofwomen ther I Mal . ke( ^ onstothe insiduous artl fiees Tbe ° f ^ ternal affection, which exbted is not a greater plop Johll the aapti-t. 0 ff awn in" sycophancy or the malicious de- fcet tbem was exceedingly strong. The advont of ■*>» signs of murderous ^te- BPSrWff l J e “Jo nathan loved David, as he loved hb ana hismiraoulous bte^ to Zacharla b jg coommndmpqtsof G°4 ffi b|5 IWft -.ft to swe»r”*=d»ow strange by an angel trom Eweu to Zacharla, hm the rook » fte oc6 an depths, ^ s be loved Uim.-had confidence father, while °g cla ^S “-^3^^ d “ until the lightning flash of human nassion 7 bim . bo re newed the oath of perpetual * e ~ ”? cll^fvTsitant. swept him from the ken of human o&a- fide , ;i ’ to bimself and famU y. Wasfoere answered a two-tote purpo^-po™ p f 7*, 00| wee ps as she bends over „ , T Qbpa t bs p d id, or ’ were cvei firmation and to uiwbh hb”iia- U 5 ® broken aoiumb, tilb pillar of SWji Lajocto# of mutnally obligating them en his wavering fiuth and to punish hu^ n y j^ken o’er the completion of »be the game ro ’ aml er, what an ex credulity. nn'- Urb'tian temple, and while she deplores L| aimlt i 0 ‘ 0 f horriblel-horriblel! oat “? ee ' P traordte?Ar bb loss, inscribes upon tbo tablet of mem- would be sounded from one part - of the till after the birth of ^f**™*™^ pry hb majiy able and exemplary qualities, , , t the other? Bat these lovipg broth . . chi d was destined to fill. Thou child hig boart a m0 uument to bis worth, tbr ^ tonod tbe i; fe of David. Jonathan shall be oaUcd the prophet of the H, h aQd while bereTcr£gbis character, learn to ^ tbe feelings, and assertaih for thou shall goibeforg foo Pm 0t the hU virtues. ... I thedesigns of hb father towards David, Lordtoprepsrehis yy^ o o 1 Fan4ic?, it js sai.d, arp gofflgigncing an ‘ I 3R d to communicate to him, by cerbiinaig- ed .s e i of ' s "" to , b „aSab P tfro tender Utber cru.sad.eagaipst ifASopry.. . Iff usy nificapt signs' ihp result ofhb dlspoferfes mission of their sins, through tQO nnt t„.«,-m»iata. on this OCMm *P BO* WtV.-ili tSSrlaWK Jiarin the nresonco if their Sin^ inrougu tao mp qot bo iB#p ppriate, on this ocsasioj), to no- afterward $£% the ''"pi : our God, whereby the dzyspnoK . briefly^some of the objeotlopa fraq»e»t, .»■ jad wbo was ignorant of the pi sifiJdarkn^sandin tha urged, {j prejudioo, in opposition to Ma- la S n Lf^ Jonathan and'David aim shadow ofyjeatb, lo gsid? our feet in the 15 or.understood the Mcret mom- mercy of from on ‘ ; “b 8 ly urged, by prejudtoo, in opposition to Ja- , an —J ona tban and David alone knew to the»kb4 Sit indwkw*,-^ tha ] ibis prejudice may, in many cases, matter, or understood the secret moni- .. „ , ignorance of its principles. 11 1 tor agreed on between them. It answered vay of peace. . , .. j 3 presumed that no intelligent person tb _ nrpose designed -a valuable purpose, 3aKSsassiraSl8fcw^fi^a!fi2*e}£kls^.*j^hjs§ ■ o > «»*—•" — , -o— peculiar to does her ^e masonic fraternity, while of essential any kind. uB j; ty t0 them, can never barm, or injure “ ‘nnil' se , 11 answer, uunesiuiuuaijr, vuoj do not. others. TOiv then sneb groundless appre- L]<i e# m w such rnm-mvy fear? creted him. IIis t cn I lodses, who ooaform not to anpisnt -and- 'T jm snre that some object to masonry istrn- m the Temple, and while there: cn t ar0 ignorant' of Masonic principle, d t * n other mora l institutions, which gaged m the sspsrdatal offim. he was ^slam, ° caof t mora b, and. of " t ' e ' 5 S e l y ecclesiastical, and de- by tbe imper.otis m.w^ rf lletod bH r tation . Witb such, we hold Kheb opposition, by arguing the su- cause he rnfuted to disclose^ foe | f ?«^|s f a ? on> They are never ehrbtbn religion; which his concealment. In this state of m .. I SSEaSffiK ,.,, r I6dg»—wa do B pt 1t*£ by of thc t ffipn45 fif these institutions. Thpir Our rules forbid the Introduction °» » n y I ^i l0 ] c pj-jrament'seema to be ba-ed upon a sbn^J’ohn probably remained until he on. | ‘Mf W to tered upon his public nuuistnitioiis. A holy child, e’en from his birth, Was Zecb&rias’son; Remote trom yoqthfi}! gp orf s and mirth Hb early race was ran. In lonely haunts he lived —und there He walked and talked with God; In silent thought or vocal prayer, Tha Yllderuiss he trod. whosi reputation is not spotless, whose I asKllna pti 0 n, hence their conclusion*, morals are not pure; for if not plumb and BUgt neociaar ;i y be erroneous. and square, they arc not of suitable dnueu- These institutions are designed to aid yjops for the Masonic edifice—the ajpro- not [(J op p 0?e re ligi on ; to pave the way for, prijate piffle for woj) is among the rubbish. )|#t to im Jc her course—to remove ob None need remain ignorant of pgr E«op“ ji fi j C t; 0P 5, pot fp rgar tjiem: in a word, to pics—they are dearly exhibited 1“ po-:Dcra’tp With religion, ifi accomplis^m thorized works In the Masonic Chart tQ a grester extend her bt'ueTolent inten- niany of our symbols are beautifully ex- j t ; ong He studied much, he prayed fop njight, He sought God’s will to know; 4nd waited but for heavenly, light A ma'tyr’s ?eaj to show. Thou as a preacher, stern andiboW, He burst ob I.snteb’s.sight—r The morning star—whose yojee foretold The sun’s uprising light. It is said that John, in his youth, be- ppme associated with a sect among the Jews, called the Essenees. Thb sect weie plained. Masonry-may be said to be the science of symbols, a science affording both pbssjirc and profit to every one that bestows upon it that aUefpioB sbigff 1? merits. Can no plan off operation bo davised, for the amelioration of the temporial and moral condition of man, unliss it be exclu sively under ptclesiastipal superpisi jus, apd control? Can-bone but eburen members tbe luxury The great light of Masonry b the Holy ^ allowed the privilege, yea, tb Scriptures, in which i s contained every Ma- oP do ; D „ to their fellow men? Does a sonic 4ocfr|op, ppd every Masonic P nncl ' I connection with it involve the consequent ple*_. . . , j . j obligation to pppose every other henevo'ent , , j obligation to pppose '•This lamp, which took | iisociafiouJ 1 f —,....... „ .. 1 assoqaupnf off the everlasting throne sbedi lortn iw jj gy B ot members of the church, unite sacred light. “Thb wondrous book, bright j ^ olb e r benevolent nen, in plans of candle of the Lord.” them, to unite with others, in plans for tbe relief of human misery? Is it right for chnrch members to unite with men of the world in accomplbhing sonic political, party purpose, or in promot- in" some personal pecuniary b“nefit; and wrong for them to unite with others, in de- vbing schemes for improving the public morals, or in adminbtering substantial re lief to those, who are in dbtressed circum stances? ‘ I have not so learned the spirit of Christianity—I had supposed it to be more catholic in its views, more benevolent in its feelings, and more philanthropic in its acts. Christ himself, was busy in diffusing good; He did not wait for ecclesiastical authority, to direct him in hb benevolent plans—and the Bible inculcates the imperitive duty of doing good to all, as we have opportuni ty: and it further adds, “he that kuoweth do good, and doeth it not, to him, itb sin.” .While masonry dbclaims tbe charge of arrogating to herself all that is valuable in spiritual religion, she does claim to be a moral institution, and some theie are, who object to it, on that account. With more propriety, the Deciples of our lord might have commenced a crusade against John-the Baptist. He never pro fessed to be the Christ, but only a messen ger sent “to prepare the way before lim.” Like him inteligent, and genuine mason ry has ever said, when interrogated upon the subject, “I am not tbe Christ” (or spir itual religion) but “I am the voico of one crying prepare ye tbe way before him. John, did not profess fully to elucidate the plan of salvation but he preached the doctrine of repentance, and reformation of life. So masonry, like the fore-runner of our Lord, inculcates the moral virtues; as temperance, justice, brotherly love, and charity—thus aiding in removing out of tbe way some of tbe obstructions to the spread of the gospel, and of the glorious march of tbe Prince cf Peace. But it stops not there—where John stood, and pointed bb disciples to tbe “Lamb of God, thattaketh away the sin off tbe world”—masonry points her disciples, to the volume of divine revelation, in which dbplayed the glories of that Lamb, at whom John pointed, and enjoins it upon all of them, to study its truths, and obey its precepts. Masonry, so far from wbhing to super sede! oppose, or to assume the place of spir itual Teligion, would rather like John, ex claim—“ye yourselves bear’me witness, that I said, I an. not the Christ, but that I am sent before him*” He that hat-h the Bride is the Bridegroom; bet the friend of the Bridegroom, which standeth and heareth him, rejoices greatly, because ofthe Bride- jroom’s voice; thb my joy therefore b ful filled.” Like him masonry in the increas ing prosperity of genuine religion—pf that religion, which teaches us, “to visit the widow, and the fatherles? in their afflic tions”—and whies is pqte, peaceable, gan- tje apd easy fo he entreated, full of mercy, apd good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy.” In the universal spread of such principles, she does, and will ever rejoice -(1 was once at a church, where a worthy brother was seri ously charged wi'h a sin of idolatry—vritil worshiping a stone!!—b?pauseiio had Uni ted with the fVaternitp, in laying the cor ner stone of a public edifice with masonic ceremonies. Astonbhing charge!! Cap yo\ believe it? Wbat will no* ignoteW? aqd prejudice <fo?—W or ®bipi°S a st<m??— when, believing tbo scriptural declaration “Except the Loyd build‘the house, they labor in vaiD, that build it”—we address our prayers to the .Supreme Arcbiteet of the Univcrsp, fjiat He would graciously bless tbe undertaking, protect theworkmen from every accident during its prection, and tbat the building intended as a place for - the instruction of cbrildrjn, might prove a valuable and a lasting blessing to the community, apd tp foe rising genera- Wastbis idolatry?—to acknowledge our dependance upon the snpreipg Being? This charge, rediculoui as it may appear to an intelligent audier ce, b not more groundless than many others, often serious ly preferred against foe institution of speculative free masonry. That spirit of non-fellowship with all, and every one, who do not ‘imLide our prejudices, and subscribe to *qch, and all of our peculia* opinions, wap u^Ypr sq’ic- tioned by Christ. ’ ‘ fte practically reproved it, in bis conver sation with a San arltnn woman, with whom Jewish prejudices would not tolerate auy sooial ioierounrse He positively reproved the spirit of iutoleranae, manifested by hb diciples, when they forbade one t> cast out devils, in the mine of Jesus, because he followed not them. And on aoothos occasiou tfe sternly reproved foem, when they desired fire to come down from heaven upon certain per sons, who would not receive them. True Christianity and genuine masonry are equally opposed to ignorance and big- °try. . , , My limits, and yogr patience, (already perhSps neariv 'exfiausted,) will not allow of » full refutation of all foe calumnies ftequoutly heaped upon Masonry. I can only, as a humble member of tbe craft, bear mv personal testimony, to tbe truth of the declaration, that fopr§ ?3 nothing in Masonry from foe entered apprentice, up to foe Royal and Select Masters degrees incompatible witb any duty which wc owe to God, to our country, or - to our selves. J - ' As thb assembly ip graced with foe pro*. *uce offfoauy laaies, who may foel disposed to enquire, why they are debarred access to tbe mysteries of the craft; it may not.be inoportune for mo to answer this enquiry. Masonry in its original organization, was mostly opperative. None, but able-bodied men, were employed a'sopperativcsupon the Temple at Jerusalem whenand where the fraternity- reccived'its preseit modus upper; qu'dlj' Modern, speculative Mason? have not feJt themselves authorised to introduce iu- innovations upon long established usages, or to change ancient landmarks! Fema'e influence, and female inteligence was not as much appreciated in former days, as at tbe present time ; it is not improbable there- be widened for their special benefit. We are prompted here to enquire, why are iu- teligent females excludeed from offices of honor, or profit in tbe civil, political, ffilb tary and ccclelesbstipal world ?• Mfoy are foe - considered ineligible, as Ministers Plenopotentlary, or as members of Congress. Why are not their acknowledged abilities called into requisition in onr Hails of Leg islation, or in our Civil Courts, in foe ?»’ parity Judges, Attorneys apd Jurors ? ip'hen foese, and similar questions, aye patisfariorUj answered, then we pledge onr- seivos to offer aditmnal reasons for exclud ing the fair from the ground floor of the Masonic Edifice. Masonry b not however, as exclusive, as many have supposed. There are degrees, which may be, and often are, conferred upeu females. It b true, tbat focy ate P ot lijip gi#q, obbljged to pery? a timp, §s Entered Appreatiees, or to labor as Fellow-crafts, or to assbt in rawing its walls,-but they are privileged witb a short er coarse, by being at once elevated (O a high step in Masonry. In the erection of an elegant mansion, it }* pot u-qal to invite foe Ladies to assist in laying tbo founda tion, or in rearing foe superstuoture, pat when it is completed, their superior skill, & refined taste, is called into requisition to I eautify, an«j Irt go in jiks maqnpf, white WO *•" #0 * tax them with laborious parts of mssonry, we delight in conferring upon them, some of the ornamental degrees, which are better adapted to their refined taste, and their ap propriate sphere of action. Thb privilege may be rightly claimed by the wives, widows, sisters and daughters of Master Masons. Upon them may be con ferred the degrees of the Eastern Star, which aie based upon certain female characters, found in the Sacred Oracles, whose bbtory strikingly illustrated many Masonic virtues. There b not in tbo ceremonies of thb Rite, a single point, witb which tbe moat ascetic moralist could find fault. Oa th* contrary, all b pare, all is beautiful ; it b among the brightest jewels whieh spangle the records of Masonry. 1 There are other degrees, which may be conferred on females occupying tbe same relationship to Royal Arch Masons-the “Good Samaritan” b one, uhibh b both interesting, impressive and useful. It b assumed tbat female delicacy would never penetrate beyond tbe veil, unless con ducted by one, on whom they might rely witn implicit confidence, as a guide, and protection. On whom could they thus repose so con fidingly as upon a faithful husband, an affec tionate father, or a beloved - brother ? One who has made himself familiar with tbe degree, and consequently is prepared to impart all reqnbite information, and .to remove eveiy rbing scruple. Ladies believe me, when I declare. “We’re true, and sincere And just to foe fair, They’ll trust us on any occasion; No mortal can more The Ladies adore, Than a free, and accepted Mason.” Brethren, we have not occupied your time, on tbb occasion, in exhibiting the evidences of the antiquity of Masonry; nei ther have we attempted a complete refuta tion of tbe many slanderous objections, fre quently preferred, witb more zeal- than * in tellect against the craft, nor have we alia’ ded to the tenets of the Fraternity, only so far as they are necessarily associated in tbe mind, with a contemplation of tbe char acter of that dbtingnbhed individual, whose birth’ we tbb day celebrate, and whose character every Mason b taught to revere. The prominent tenets of Masonry are tbe fundamental principles of sound Scrip tural morality. At our first initiation into tbe mysteries of Masonry, three great and important du ties were solemnly inculcated, viz : to God, to our neighbor and to ourselves. We were there taught to reverence, obey and adore the great Author of Light, to adt ever up on the square with our neighbor, and al ways to deal with him, as we would have him, in return, to deal with us; and to keep ourselves free from all irregularities and intemperance of any and every kind. Thus foe foundation was laid in good morals, or in foo cultivation of foe heart. In passing from an entered apprentice to foe seooni step in Masonry, we are taught the necessity of uniting intellectual and moral culture, and of disseminating the light of useful kaowled-e. Masons have always been emphatically the patrons of education. They are often styled foo Sons of Light. Th§ materials having been thus previ ously prepared at the quarry, the walls of the Masonic edifice are ready 6)r raiVfifl-- foese must be cemented, together ly brotherly love. Here, th&n, upon the third step in Masonry, wc are taught to cultivate that “charity which is the bpnfl qf parfcctnfits.” Civil societies, based upon such princi ples, must needs he peaceful, irJellectual and happy. They teqd to reform tbe vicious to ealigkic# die ignorant, and by the con stant application of the Masomc cement of brotherly love, sm-ofo foe asperities of V‘fe. These principles productive of such results, should be stuflied\y every Mason, dissemi nated by every philanthropbt, and prac ticed by every Christian. Masons are esnccblly bound to regard foe necessities, and to manifest fou spirit of sympathetic: hsnevolenae towards foe bereaved families of deceased brethren.— This principle of Masonic charity, which b dear to the heart of every genuine broth er, b not a mere speculative tenet of our osdir; but its practical utility b manifested in the organization of the “Cheiokee Ma sonic Life Insurance Company/’- Ti;ay fob day hold their annual mtqting in tkb city, and in Gfiariudfog foese * remarks, permit mea humble member of thqt Company, to present brieify its claims upon tbe atten tion of tbo fraternity. It b ompbatioaliy a corporation based nponthe principle of niutualavl. • i Brotherly lore, relief sod truth,” is the alpliabet of Masinry. • There b nothing complicated in its operations, but it is so plain and sin.p’,2 that a child can easily eojuptehcr.d it- As brethren, rpj agree to pay a small sum (on ly one cmntie) on the death of a brother bolonglng to the Company, and fob sum is immediately transmitted to the bereaved fam : ly of the deceased. The sum contributed by each q\wubcr, though small, yet in the aggregate, may amount to. a sum sufficient to alleviate tbe sorrows of foo hoart-stricken widow, and snpply the pressing wants of the fatherless children. The larger tbe Company, the greater tbe pecuniary relief thus afforded- it b not a debt dur. to a Co.mpqny eugaged in specnlaftc.q but it is emphatically tbat inufuai aid, that relief, which as true Ma sons, we sbould ever feel bound to render to a brother of foo mystic tie. May every Mason present, feel it to be his tojUi as well as hb jdcasiiyj drj^y to contribute hb mite toqrirq.. the aUevwtiou of foe sorrows of a bereaved family. Who would not be willing to deny self of some temporary in dulgence for the privilege of drying nn the widow’s tears, and for the luxury of aamin- btcriug foo halm of' oousokitiou, to heal the woos oihin afflicted family- QJi, w ho. would forego foe privilege of thus communicating Death b the common lot of humanity— none can escape hb mortal dart*. Let im, for a moment, anticipate hb approach, mad consider bow we should feel at the sew prospect ef leaving the “ dear ones ot home dependent upon the cold charities of an ««- feeling morUl Would fifty, or even nhun- dretl dollars, be considered then too much to be paid, to relieve the mind from tbe pain ful anxiety ? But we have here, iu the •Cherokee Ma sonic Life Insurance Company" presented to ns a cheap method of relief, by tbe aimple payment, not of a hundred, nor even of fif ty dollars. but only of one dollar, occasional ly—that is, on the death of a brother, who b associated with os in fob league, or cov enant. wVile enjoying foe luxury of af fording relief to others, we thereby secure for our own families the same valuable benefits. While the mind b thus happily relieved from the painful anxiety and corroding care, we cau live upon, and enjoy whatever we make, without the painful necessity of investing aU our hard-earned profits in property to secure for our families tbb de sirable end. In these times of universal desolat on, it b difficult to supply them with present comforts, much more difficult to lay by iu store for foe future wants; but here b presented to us, a plan cheap, safe and sure, for nuking that provision. The sacrifice required b small—an occasional assessment of one dollar. Masonic faith is pledged for its support—it b sure— being controlled by men of intelligence, of acknowl edged integrity and moral worth It is foe imperative duly of every man whatever position he may occupy in society toprovide sustenance for those dependent upon him. Be it not forgotten that in tbe ‘.‘great light of Masonry,” it is declared that “if any provide not for hb own, and espe cially those of hb own house, be hath de nied foe faith, and b worse than an infa- deL" WILLIAM RAMpT, 1 FEED AMD SALE STABLES, * Boggy and Carriage ]w| RONE, GEORGIA " sn&s, ROME, GEORGIA. EXCELLENT Accom* dation for atock, m,] stock kept for aale at low- arket Prices. BUGGIES AND CARRIAGE* For aale on reasonable terms. \pril3w3ai. A Stock Farm WANTED. GENTLEMAN desires to purcha*#» d of 264 or 366 aeres, lying near 1 ’s Valley, suited to raising gras$ei I 'veraenti Stock Farm. Good improvements dMmij Cash will be paid. Apply to ^ e paid. Capt. julyltw3t-wlm J. R. STEVENS, Rome,^ The Farmer’s Friend. ~ POCKET CORN SHELLEH, T HE Subscribers bave'purcbased tbe rirtt sell Housman’a Patent Corn Shelter iaFiLj county. With it one hand can shell from , , , JBT.* bushels an hour. It is the beat and tbesmu- 1 I the world. It only costs Two Dollars. & 11 ' aud see It. PITNEP. A SMITE julyltw3t-wlm WHEAT&FLOTJBl RATES OF FREIGHT. Savannah Route. S HIPPERS of Graia and Flour It referred to the Rate/ underneath. respectful. The testimony of that eminent Mason and philosopher, Benjamin Franklin, who was foe pioneer of life insurance in tbb country is, “A policy of life irsurance is tbe cheapest and safest mode of making certain a provbioufor one’s family.” Let us also remember the widow and or* pban, and promptly and cheerfully dis charge our duty in tbb matter, “that some of the ccars of tbe widow may be wiped away, and some of tbe crios of the father less be hushed.” The widow's tear, tho orphan's cry; All wants our ready bands supply, As far as power b given; The naked clothe, the prisoner free, These are thy works, sweet charity! Revealed to us from Heaven The character and respectability of our order depends not only upon a thorough acquaintance with its forms, tenets and prin ciples, but also upon their practical ehwida- tum. Let me, then, beseech yon, beloved brethren, rest not satisfied with an acqnain tancc with foo oeremouies of Masonry, or with an explanation of her numerous sym. bob, but with care and dilligcnce cultivate those virtues so beautifully typified by foe numerous emblems employed by the craft. While we habitually exerebe faith in foe bountifol dispenser of all our blessings, and patiently hope for a glorious immortality, let us practice that charity whiah, like the good Samaritan, goos forth to pour wine and oil into foe wounds of the bereaved, apd administer foe balm of consola'ioa to the afflicted. Though despised by- many, we may still enjoy the bliss of ab approv ing conscience, and experience pare delight in ameliorating foe condition, and in pro moting the happiness of others. Let Masons be happy whenever tbey meet; And always each other most lovingly greet; As we lovingly meet, so we lovingly part, No Mason should ever bear malice at heart. Let envy and"dbcord b* sunk in foe deep; By those who are able our secrets to keep. With Four distinct lines of first-class Stcia. •hips plying between the porfs of Mew York SavHnaab, arriving and departing every a!ur- I nate day, and witb Weekly Lines of similar rei- sela to Philadelphia and Baltimore, expedition ia guaranteed: 1 .Wheat per Bushel. Rome to Savannah, - 3j c *• New York, - - 4^ u Philadelphia, - - - 48c • a ' Baltimore, - - - 4fe Floor per Barrel. Rome to Savannah, - - |i 50 “ New York, - - 2 00 “ Philadelphia, - - 2 00 “ Baltimore, - - -190 Landings on Coosa River and Stations oct&» I S.B.4D. Railroad, will take the Rome rate fr.& that point. •' For further information apply to J. M. STILLWELL, Freight Agent, Rome Railroad. H W. BRONSON, M. T., M. k W. Railroal, Ma*.. Or to WM. ROGERS, G*n’l Supt 0. B. R, julyltw-wJm Savanifoi GEO. W. WILLIAMS & CO, WHOLESALE CBOCERS. Cotton Factors and Bankers, HAYKK ST, CH kBLESTON. Whoever u known to aet on foe aquai s, Abounding iq charity, a virtue so rare, Who practice what John taught, whose luaaims are pure, Are always respected, whether wealthy or f<»« . V ; ; Their actions are plumb, and their lives sp/ait in love, With him foe’ll be happy in foe Grand Lodgo above. H. C. O. Williams, Birnie & Co, COTTON FACTORS AND COMMISSION MERCHANTS, 65 Beaver Street aad 20 Exchange Place, NEW YORK* julvltw-w3m GEORGIA, Dade County, B E it remembered that William GiftrJ has applied for exemption of pemaslit?, and setting apart and valuation of homatod. and I will pass upon the same at 12 o’eloek I on the 6 th day of July, 1869, at my oMm, 1 * Trenton, Ga. JAS. C. TAYLOR, jnlyl>2t Ordinwj GEORGIA ) Superior Court, Dade County. j May Term, IS69. Elizabeth Gifford, ') Libel for Divorce, rs > Rule to perfect service. Robert Gifford. j JT appearing to the Court bv the return of tie Sheriff that the defendant does not reside ia this county, and it farther appearing that lie dott not reride in this State, it is, on motoatf council, Ordered that said defendant appears u<i answers at the next Term of this Court, else iht case be considered in default, and thepLintiifk allowed to proceed, and it is further ordered tiu: this Rule he published in the Rome Courier once a month far tour months. This 11th May, 1S6S. J. R. PARROTT, J. S. C. G C. J.G. PACE, Clerk. jdyl HENDERSON’S good, when he considers bow much good b'accoiupiished at so Ujilc t.ij.'fqtScr-3ldy one dollarl ifb^i family enjoying fob relief are not. required to submit to tire mortification of knocking afc foe door of Masonry, in foe character of paupers, begging for charity; but they hoi: a policy which gives them a just claim to the dividend resulting from the small investment paid b" foeir deoased father and frufoaud- This investment, though small when oontributed as an act of Masonio eharity, returns to them freighted with blessings—foe seed, though small, yields an abundant harvest—“there is that scatterelh and yet incrcasHh—^fi^ fyerc ij withholding inorg fo a U il And it tend- efo to Pfiicftjt—Jur fo e liberal shall be made fat.” This pious deed of Masonic charity, not only alleviates tbe sorrows and supplies the pressing necessities of the family of our deceased brother, but it also secures to. us foe same valuable benefits for our families under similar eironmstenoes. This invest ment, though it does not sorurc to us lon gevity, it does sec ire to our families relief, when, by reason of death, we are unable to make for them any further provision.— Insurance offers a man the means of mak ing an immediate provision for his depend ant family, by foe payment Of an insignifi cant sum. There i» no person, however hum Ble his' circumstances, who eannot spare some little amount to lay by for a iainy day This investment, though small, is yet val usble in foe present relief it affords in re lieving the mind of anxious forebodings, and distressing anxieties. “How ma°y~ dqyoteU wive* and tender children are there in every community with only a single life standing betw<*n them and absolute want, and yet life ig btl ft slender thread.” (‘Death sidoe ou every passing breeie, And lnrks on every flower; Each season has its own disease, Its perils every hour.” Was VWft OS, June 28. Adulnh ly Boric has resigned tha port folio of the Secretary of the Navy, and George M Robinson, of New Jer.-ey. form erly Attorney G> neral of that State, .has beeu appointed to succeed Borin, Robiuson was sworn in at nuou to-day and will attend the regular meeting. Boric felt compelled to resign, by reason of multiplicity of pri vate duties. Hon. George M. Robinson, foe newly appointed Secretary of the Nary, is the boo of June \Y. P. Robinson,of Warren Couu- ty, New Jersey, fanaotly a prominent lead ing Whig upon "he election of Freelingbuy- senus Senator; in 1867. Mr. Robinson .was appointed by Governor Ward, Attor ney General, which position he resigns for new duties. He is about 41. years of age, au 1 justly holds a high rauk in his pioles- siou. din is a strong aua decided Repub lican, The Secretary ofthe Navy attended the Cabinet meeting to-day, lie will to-day forward to the Governor of New Jersey his resignation as Attorney-general of that j State. Mr. Turner, colored I’.^tiawd'W at Ma con, Georgia,lias received, fo com-chsion aud left lorthat city, Tuc nnmhor of a-'ai-UaiiC assessors of in- j ten. a l revenue has bee a reduced 1163 since November. There are now 2,217 ia the service Hand Power Loom THROWS the Shuttle*, treads the Tresdlet lets off the Web, and takos up the cloth, an£*3 the Weaver haste dei« to vo-k tbe B*ttent> weave anjr kind of cloth desired. Its rooit Til- liable qual ties are stmplicitj, durability, " We have : one at msTuica' cnurMBLL . Washi-Nuton, Juiio 25.—Gould was Commissioned revenue collector for tbe first Georgia District to-day. Tbe Cabans here have late favorable ad vices. They hare been succes-ful in two recent conflicts. The Cuban army is comparitirely healthy, and confident, and its ovgauixatiou is im proving. CltoTum, yellow fever, and dissensions among the Spaniards, are decimating and demoralising them. perfectness of action, HIGGINS’ SHOP, OPPOSITE AYSR, HILLS A CO., PK0ADST. RONE, LL, Wbere it can be seen la operation fir ashorttiat Looivrs #50, County anil St*** e bj H.T. HENDERSOK, Pateate- Order-* far Looms Uken, Rights far sale bj For io eoc and learn a new and beautifal* jk •f Theorem Painting, call on jun-29lw-w-i:U Mrs. H. T. HENDERS03, at the Buena Vista Heme- AKIN & DRUMMOND, LOUI.'VIIXE, XV.. Successors to PEAUSOX, A1KIN i CO. MANUFACTURERS OF THE CELEBBilL GREAT WESTERN Liverpool, June 26—Afternoon.-— Cotton active; Uplabds 12J; Orleans 121; tales 18,000, HAYRB, June 26.—Cot-on quiet and steady. Nfw York, June 26.—Cotton active; sales 4800 at 331- r'lour 5 to 10 cento low er. Wheat heavy. Corn a shade better. Whisky 98. Pork dull and heavy. Lard a shade easier; kettle 191 to 20 1-8. Gro ceries dull. Money abundant at I per tWt- in currency and large baiaUQf a offered at 5 to 6 per cent, at foa ?!<**“ Sterling Arm at 9 3-8 to 9J. Gold weak at 137 18 to 137 1-4. Governments a s ado firmer aad in good demand. Sixty-two’s 22 to 22 1-4. Southerns closed steady. Stacks strong. Save the Blacumrbiis.—We would iui country friends, to dry every adyUpant reunify ... blankherry possible, as thst article now commands twenty five cents per pound 1* New York T»R Ciusaman.—It is stated that Gea. Forest is negotiating for a large number of Chinamen to work on foe Memphis aad Selma Railroad. They are thorn foowa Sugar Cone Mills- 3CANTLIS-S Patent Seamiest Evaporator* Louisville Evaporators, STEAM EH G IN E L BOIh 111 Hill Machinery and Castiitf Of every description. Manafsrlunrs ’ leer’s palect Cast Iron Corn Mills- jnneis tw-w-3n —^ Osoaeia. Fiore Cocarv. _ n ,u XjrHEREAS, Theresa A McPo»*“ If Charles E. HU1. makes »PP 1, ““ e ^ permanent le.tere of admiaiatranoa onJ“ * •f iues McDonald, late of said coon 3 These are therefore to IT tboes coaeerncc — .. at my offc* within the time prescr.bJJ to show cause if any they have letters shoald not be granted BytheOrdiumy, aMBE ktH, june29-30d CrkC^ Go** 5 - oeiina namww, -——— LAWYERS out of employment by foe completion tf foa J o UTPLUR witb Lejsl farms at Union Pacific Railroad. | D*S«-