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GRAND LODGE OF a. Y. M m OF GEORGIA.
We liavo been loaned a copy of the proceedings of this body,
from which we extract the following items which we think
. t jj of interest to the fraternity, if not to the general reader.
The restoration of Rising Sun Lodge, to all her former
rights and privileges.
The following charters were granted:
Traveller’s Rest Lodge, No. 65, Traveller’s Rest, Dooly co.
(<oosa “ 66, Rome, Floyd county.
Dawson “ 67, Crawfordville, Taliaferro co.
Dawson “ 68, Social Circle, Walton co.
Carroll “ 69, Carrollton, Carrol county.
jy m *4 70, Erin, Meriwether county.
Q x f or j “ 71, Oxford, Newton county.
ViJJa Rica “ 72, Villa Rica, Carroll county.
Aicova “ 73, Newton Fact’ry, Newton co.
Unity “ 74, Coweta county.
Laurens, “ 75, Dublin, Laurens count}'.
Cumpbellton “ 76, Campbellton, Campbell co.
Canton “ 77, Canton, Cherokee county.
Lincoln “ 78, Lincolnton, Lincoln county.
The report of the committee on “ Foreign Correspondence,”
and the “State of the Grand Lodge,” embracing some forty
five pages, we have not the space in our present number to
review, but shall notice in our next.
The Grand Officers for the ensuing year, are as follows:
WM. C. DAWSON, Grand Muster.
JOHN HUNTER, Ist. Deputy Grand Master.
TIMOTHY M. FURLOW, 2 d. Deputy Grand Master.
JAMES F. COOPER, 3d. Deputy Grand Master.
A. A. GAULDING, Senior Grand Warden.
JOHN W. KING, Junior Grand Warden.
PETER SOLOMON, Grand Treasurer.
SIMRI ROSE, Grand Secretary.
W. K. KITCHEN, Grand Lecturer.
Rev. H. C. CARTER, Grand Chaplain.
W. B. BOWEN, Grand Marshal.
LEROY PATILLO, Grand Senior Deacon.
LEONARD C. SIMPSON, Grand Junior Deacon.
A. P. BURR, Grand Tyler.
WM. S. ROCKWELL. Grand Pursivant.
WM. F. BROOKS, )
JOHN R. JOHNSON, > Grand Stewards.
JOHN CALVIN JOHNSON,)
Passed resolutions of sympathy with Macon Lodge, No. 6,
for the deutli of Bro. Abner P. Holt , who was a Steward of
the-Grand Lodge.
Also, with Albany Lodge, No. 24, on accoount of the loss
by fire on the Ist. of January last, of their Charter, Jewels,
cYc. New Charter granted—fees and dues remitted.
Amended Constitution, by reducing rate of mileage for Del
egates and Grand Officers, to 10 cents per mile.
Our esteemed fellow citizen, Robert H. GriJJin, Esq., is to
deliver the address at the next communication.
St. Patrick’s Lodge, No. 2, of Louisville, which had been
dormant, was revived as No. 52.
Resolution, That such Lodges as have not contributed, or
been called on to contribute to the monument of Bro. Few, are
invited to aid in the undertaking, and remit to Bro. Peter Sol
omon, Grand Treasurer.
By the recommendation of the Finance Committee, the
surplus of Si,ooo. remaining in hands of Treasurer, (after pay
ing expenses of the Communication), was ordered to be funded
in State Bonds.
Number of Chartered Lodges, working under this Grand
Lodge, 79 ; number of members, 3,088 ; number initiated
during the year, 828 ; admitted as members, 83; died, 38;
suspended, 12 ; expelled, 16 ; resigned membership, 292.
1 lie whole of the proceedings display a healthy tone and
general prosperity of the institution, truly gratifying.
V e extract from the Charleston Courier, the following
tribute of respect to Mr. Polk.
At an early hour on Saturday morning, Ex-President Polk
and suit, left us on their route home, taking the boat to Savan
nah.
Gn reaching Central Wharf, they found a canopy erected
bv the patriotism of the young men employed there. It was
tastetui and appropriate, constructed as it was, at a moments
thought.
1 lie canopy consisted of two square pillars, fifteen feet high,
composed of spuare bales of Carolina Upland Cotton, resting
U I 011 * )ases large Georgia bales, (in compliment to our sister
*tnt(,) each pillar faced with a bale of Carolina Sea Island Cot
t°n. 1 u k ßrre * ( and Rice capped each pillar, one having inscribed
.^ e Wol 'ds “ Free Trade,” and the other, “ Commerce and
s, culture. \ beam of Carolina pine, covered with Amer
in graceful festoons, extended from pillar to pillar,
supported t\n s inscription, encircled with arbourvitae, cedar
and a penant in festoons.
A1 BI °S THEE FAREWELL ! £
. , rvit *’ laurel, cedar and palmetto, were entwined
around the pillars.
n KmT, 88 Wharf ’ t 0 tlle rear the pillars, was suspended
.l ne anner ’ representing Jasper, replacing the flag on
licvri Ti' 1 fS ° rt ou ltrie, and on the reverse side, “ The
nn \ a ’ Bu PP° rt * n g which, on each side, were an Union Jack
and American Ensign.
Tbo r ”
?• ° Ct WJIS P leasin g, and drew forth expressions of grati
""l feeling from the party.
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in™ nf <) °^ u \ ne of the ladies at the recent open
tlie rr * 1C Parliament, was in the stvle of
UIC of George 11.
FASHIONS FOR MARCH.
The last few weeks have not been very pro
ductive of novelty in the world of fashion. For
coiffures, black lace is at the present moment
very recherche, the fanchon style being the most
adopted; barbes of black and white lace are also
used, reaching a very little lower than the ears,
and fastened with light flowers, intermixed with
long blades of grass and foliage, so airy that they
resemble feathers. The small caps, trimmed
with flowers, either pointed in the front or in the
Mary Stuart style, are almost the only dress coiff
ures at present worn, but it is expected that tur
bans and small wreaths will again become fash
ionable. All the bonnets are of black or dark-col
ored velvets, and lined with white satin, either quil
ted and wadded or plain; those for morning dress
must be little trimmed, and even then with velvet
only; no feathers A fall of black lace
is worn wtih them. The most elegant captoes are
are of quilted and wadded satin, lined with white
satin—the same for all colors; they are trimmed
with a ribbon crossed, or with narrow terry velvet
of the same color as the satin. We have lately
seen some in the most charming taste: one of
pearl-gray, trimmed with an English lace sewn
round the edge of the front, and another in the
same style, of sky blue color; but these were bon
nets for demi-toilette. In proportion as the mor
ning coiffures are simple, so are those for visits
elegant and recherche. For lining large cloaks,
squirrel is recherche ; but for the edgeing ofpar
dessus and paletots, sable is preferred, Grebe,
the real fur luxe, with reflets argentes, is frequent
ly emyloyed for evening dress; but as we have
often said before, ermine is, after all, the fur par
excellence for full dress ; this is the fur which is best
suited for pelerines de sorties de bal. It is said
thaUdiamonds will be much worn at the fetes, prin
cipally mixed with flowers in the head- dress, and
in the noeuds and agrafes of corsage. Bracelets
are still in favor, and are worn larger than ever;
several are worn on the same arm; but in no case
two alike. They are placed above the long
glove s, which despite their name are worn very
short. Broaches and bracelets of rose-colored and
blue enamel, set in fine pearls or brilliant marqui
sites, are mtch in vogue. For morning wear, thick
pelisses of satin ala reine , lined with fur, or sim
ply wadded, and trimmed with very large revers
of velvet, deep cuffs, and a border of velvet on the
edge of the large pelerine, which forms a shawl
behind ; these pelisses are frequently made with
a small collar, which can be worn up round the
neck as a protection from the cold, or turned
down at pleasure; it fastens with a ribbon, tied
at front with long ends. This style of cloak is
made in black, myrtle green, chestnut, or very
dark blue, with velvet of the same shade, and is
remarkable for its distinguee simplicity. —
Magazine of Fash ion.
Newspaper Patronage. —ln the language of
a contemporary, we have to say, that this thing
called newspaper patronage is a curious thing.
It is composed of as many colors as the rainbow,
and is as changeable as the chamelean.
One man subscribes for a newspaper, and pays
for it in advance, goes home and reads it the year
round with the proud satisfation that it is his own.
He hands in an advertisement—asks the price
and pays for it. This is newspaper patronage.
Another man says, “please put my name on
your list of subscribers, ’ and goes off without
as much as sa3 r ing pay once. He asks you to ad
vertise, but he says nothing about paying for it.
Time passes—your patience is exhausted—and
you dun him. He flies in a passion and perhaps
pays —perhaps not. This, too, is newspaper pat
ronage.
Another man has been a subscriber for a long
time. He becomes tired of you and wants a
change. Thinks he would like a Dollar Weekly.
Tells the post-master to discontinue, and one of
his papers is returned to you marked “refused,”
Paying for it is among the last of his thoughts.
Besides he wants his dollar sent to the city pub
lisher. After a time you look over his account
and send him the balance due. But does he pay
it cheerfully and freely? We leave you to an
swer. Yet, this, too, is newspaper patronage.
Another man lives next you —never took your
paper —it is too small, compared with some ol
the overgrown and sickly sentimental dollar
weeklies. Yet he goes regularly to his neighbor,
and reads his by a good stove fire—finds fault
with its contents —disputes its leaders, and quar
rels with its type, ink or color. Occasionally sees
an article that he likes—takes half a dime and
buys a number. This, too, is newspaper pat
ronage.
Another sports a fine horse, or perhaps a pair
of them —is always seen whip in hand and spur
on foot, single mail, no use for him to take a news
paper, knows enough now. Finally concludes
to get married —does so, sends in notice ol the
fact with “please publish and send me half a
dozen copies.” ’Tis done, does he ever pay for
paper or notice ? No. “But surety you don’t
charge for such things?” This, too, is newspa
per patronage.
Another (and the class is very numerous) thinks
that the prompt payment of two dollais per an
num entitles him to the privilege of calling the
editor to a personal account, at least once a quar*
ter, for any thing that appears in the paper w hich
he cannot relish. This class believe that news
papers are published for individual, and not gen-|
eral benefit; and this, too, is called newspaper
patronage. This class believe firmly in the an
cient meaning of patron.
Another man—(bless you! it does us good to see
such a man, and we do see them sometimes, and
we have seen some such latety,) another man
conies and says: “The year for which I have
paid is about to expire; I want to pay for another.”
He does so and retires.
Reader! is not newspaper patronage a curious
thing? And in that great day, when honest men
are to get the reward due to honesty, which say
you, of those enumerated above, will obtain that
reward ?
A QUAKER’S LETTER TO HIS WATCH MAKER.
I herewith send thee my pocket clock which
greatly standeth in need of thy friendly correction.
The last time he was at thy friendly school, he
was no ways reformed, nor in the least benefitted
thereby; for I perceive by the index of his mind
that he is a liar, and the truth is not in him; that
his motions are wavering and irregular; that his
pulse is sometimes slow which betokeneth not an
even temper; at other times it waxeth sluggish,
notwithstanding I frequently urge him, when he
should be on his duty, as thou knowest his usual
name denoteth, I will find him slumbering or
sleeping—or, as the vanity of human reason
phrases it; catch him napping. Examine him,
therefore, and prove him, I beseech thee, thor
oughly, that thou mayest, by being well acquaint
ed with his inward frame and disposition, draw
him from the error of his ways, and show him the
path wherein he should go. It grieves me to
think, and when I ponder thereon, I am verity of
opinion that his body is foul, and the whole mass
is corrupted. Cleanse him, therefore, with thy
charming physic, from all pollution, that he may
vibrate and circulate according to the truth. I
will place him a few days under thy care, and
pay for his board as thou requirest it. I entreat
thee Iriend John, to demean thyself on this occa
sion with right judgement, according to the gift
which is in thee, and prove thyself a superior
woikman. And when thou layest thy correcting
hands on him, let it be without passion, lest thou
drive him to destruction. Do thou regulate his
motion for the time to come, by the motion of the
light that ruleth the day, and when thou findeth
him converted from the error of his ways, and
more comfortable to the above mentioned rules,
then do thou send him home with a just bill of
charges, drawn out by the spirit of moderation,
and it shall be sent to thee in the root of all evil.
Horrible Murder —A Demon Woman. —A
murder was committed a few weeks since, about
four miles from Nicholasville, Kentucky, upon the
person of W. Potter, by John Potter and wife.
The circumstances were as follows:—The two
brothers, John and William, together with John’s
wife, were at the house of Mrs. Elizabeth Burke,
on Lee’s Ferry road. They had all drank whis
key pretty freely, when a dispute arose between
the two 1 brothers. From words they proceeded
to blows, and at this crisis the wife of John Potter
made at William Potter and cut him with a bro
ken caseknife two gashes upon the face and fore
head ; whereupon William Potter, to defend him
self, kicked her. John Potter, having before this
time drawn a dirk-knife, rushed upon William,
who fled, and was pursued by John and wife,
John, several times during the pursuit, was about
to relinquish it, but was urged on by his wife to
“kill him.” As the unfortunate man by this time
had reached a fence, lie was caught by the wife
of John Potter, and held until John cut him a fear
ful gash about two inches above the wrist, layring
bare the bone and severing, the large arteries. A
little while after this William expired. The hus
band and wile are now in jail, awaiting their trial
before an examining court.
Murders of Two Young Girls. —A daughter
of Mr. Joseph Turner, of South Coventry, Con
necticut, was murdered at the residence of her
father, by an Irishman living with the family.
She was about 13 years old. The Irishman was
fond of cider, but Mr. T. had refused it to him.
He asked the girl for some, and she refused it.
He at once struck her with an axe, killing her
instantly. A reward of SSO is offered for the ar
rest of the Irishman.
A shocking murder was likewise committed in
Uxbridge not long since. The circumstances
were as follows: —A young man had invited a girl
of about 14 years of age to ride with him a few
weeks ago, and she rsfused, he told her he would
pay her for it some future time. Accordingly he
went to her house at night, called her up stairs,
and cut her throat and then cut his own. The
young lady died immediately, but the man, not
cutting his throat at the right point, did not effect
his purpose. He is now in the hands of justice.
Breach of Promise. —In Detroit, a suit was
brought by Miss Abby Claus, a lady about 65
years old, against Andrew State, a young man
aged 26, for an alleged breach of promise, and to
obtain damages for the same. The complainant
fully proved that Andrew had “often told his
love,” and the announcement had been publicly
made in church of the intended union. The jury
rendered a verdict of ten dollars in favor of the
injured maiden. *
What is holder than earning money ? Collect
ing it 1
Why is a clergyman’s horse like a king 1 Be
cause he is guided by a minister.
To Keep Plums and Peaches Ripe thro’
the \ear. —Beat well up together equal quan
tities of honey and spring water, pour the mixture
into an earthen vessel, put in the fruit all ireshly
gathered, and cover them up quite close. When
any of* the fruit is taken out, wash it in cold water,
and it will be lit for immediate use.
Economical hair wash. —Take’ one ounce of
borax, halt an o unce of camphor; powder these in
gredients fine, and dissolve them in one quart of
boiling water; when cool, the solution will be ready
for use —damp the hair frequently. This wash not
only effectually cleanses and beautifies, but
strengthens the hair, preserves the color, and pre
vents early baldness. This, we conceive, cannot
be too generally made known.
The first bale of cotton imported into Liverpool
from America was in 1785.
A cheerful spirit makes labor light and sleep
sweet, and all around happy, which is much bet
ter than being only rich.
The President of the French Republic has con
ferred the Order of the Legion of Honor on M.
Boupland, the celebrated traveller and naturalist,
and on Dr. Jackson, of Boston.
What would some of our corporation officers
think of being served in this style?
The corporation of Totness, having wasted the
funds of the town are about to be sent to prison
on an attachment for not paying up.
The widow of the celebrated Dr. Rush is still
living at the age of 90, in Philadelphia. She is
the mother of Hon. Richard Rush, Minister to
France, and of Drs. Janies and William Rush,
the first of whom is author of one of the most pro
found and original treatises ever published on the
Voice
One of the most distinguished jewellers in New
York has, within a few weeks past, set in gold
three of the most valuable emeralds ever seen in
this country. They were left with him, by tho
wife of Col. Fremont. The emeralds were pre
sented to Mrs. Fremont by Col. Fremont on his
last return to the United States. In size and bril
liancy these emeralds will vie with the most gor
geous of those described by the Spanish writers
in their chronicles of the wealth of Peru and Mex
ico at the period of the Spanish conquest. — N. Y.
Sun.
A Beggar of Taste.—A respectable clergy
man of this city was called upon the other day
by a woman of sorrowful aspect, who came with
a very doleful story of her own privations and
afflictions, and those of her family at this inclement
season. She professed to be destitute of clothing,
and said if she could raise money enough to buy
a cloak it would be a great comfort. The clergy
man gave her a dollar, and then, upon a renewed
appeal from her, added a dollar for her children.
That evening our worthy clergyman, who was
not of the opinion of a writer in the Puritan of
to-day, that Mrs. Butlers Shaksperian readings
are u a cunning device of the god of this world to
decoy souls into injurious amusements,” went to
hear that gifted lady read Othello. She had
reached that passage where lago sums up the
good qualities of the sex —
“ Come on, come on, you are pictures out of doors,
Belles in your parlors, wild cats in your kitchens,
Saints in your injuries, devils being offended : ”
When turning suddenly round he beheld a face!—-
Surelv he bad seen that face before, and within
twelve hours. Yes ! it was the face of his whin
ing visitor of the morning, no longer wearing the
woful expression, but flushed and smiling, and
beaming admiration upon the fair declaimer, who
was so admirably giving expression to lago’s cyn
ical criticisms upon women. —Boston Transcript.
A c ar d7
The Savannah Port Society tender their most respect
full acknowledgements to those Ladies who assisted at tho
Fair held for the benefit of the mariners’ Church, at Ogle
thorpe Hall on the 27th, 28th and 29th ultimo. Also to the
ship masters who so liberally contributed to its objects, and to
those kind and benevolent individuals, who by valuable dona
tions and in various other ways aided therein.
By order of the Board,
WM. CRABTREE, President.
CIR CU L AIC
THE undersigned Committee, in behalf of the Methodist
Protestant Church, would most respectfully appeal to the
citizens of Savannah, and the liberal minded everywhere, for
assistance to enable them to erect a neat Brick Church for the
worshiping of God.
It is perhaps not generally known, that in Savannah there
is less Church accommodation for the poor and the stranger,
than in any other city of its size, in this country. There is
only one Church with free seats , (except the Bethel, designed
for the sea-fareing community), and it is our intention to erect
a Church with free seats , for the poor and the stranger; where
the same doctrines will be preached, and the same usages
observed, as to means of grace, as are observed in the Metho
dist Episcopal Church South; but the government of the
Church is founded upon the principle of Equal and Mutual
Rights, having a lay representation in its Annual and General
Conferences.
THOMAS HUTCHINGS, )
THOMAS B. BENNING, > Commute.
WILLIAM H. LLOYD. >
Savannah, Murch 14, 1849. It.