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and his publio serv<strong>ice</strong>s, he was one of the greatest of American i
so ia his expanded philanthropy, in bis humanity and benevolence, ha was
the most distinguished of Masons. His character and his life afford tbe best
exemplification of the objects and principles of our Order. Aad ae our ven
erable association derives from his groat virtues a reflected splendor, so it is
our duty to cherish and venerate them, and to perpetuate his memory to
succeeding generations of Masons, as long as our Order shall endure."
In reference to their Masonic College their committee say:
" Whatever may be the fears and misapprehensions awakened op in the
minds ef some, we are inclined to think that their opinion does net arise to
much from an indisposition on tbe part of the craft to do their daty, as from
tbe want of light. When we look at tbe magnitude of this work, our
hearts faint not. Doubtful minds have viewed it at a Herculean task; bat
a continued, persevering effort must finally crown your labor with success
Do you not propose to execute what you have to long desired ? Tito craft
will sustain your action. Are not the hearts of tbe fraternity with you in
this undertaking? Give them a continued opportunity to display their lib
erality. They will come up, year after year, until success shall have crowned
your undertaking. We believe that, by a concentrated and constant action,
this great enterprise can be accomplished. Tbe streams of benevolence, directed
by the sublime maxims of Masonry, we trust have not been dried np.
Shall we, as Masons, live and die, leaving no traces of our existence to our
successors ? Not so—we have a nucleus now presented around which we can
call up all oar energies; and, every heart burning with celestial ardor, we
are determined to Tear the monument for intellectual and moral culture. We
have decided unanimously, with promptitude and decision, to build up the
contemplated institution. The Grand Lodge baa herself fixed on the site—
she has asked tbe State to grant her a charter—the Legislature has granted
her request—and your trustees have purchased tbe site for tho buildings,
and will proceed, at the earliest moment, to make contracts for the building,
necessary to carry out all your wishes in the establishment of said colleges
They will, as far as possible, avoid the fearful responsibility of extending
contracts beyond the ability of tho fraternity to discharge.
" Under a proper system of management, your most brilliant hopes can be
realized. Do not disappoint as—we have confidence. May the attributes of
truth and just<strong>ice</strong> harmonize and beautify all our works, by infusing the spirit
of Masonry into the hearts of her children."
Their proceedings also contain an interesting report from the Committee
on Foreign Correspondence.
VERMONT.
Met in Annual Communication in Burlington, on tbe second 'Wednesday
of January, 1853, M W. Philip C. Tucker, G. M., and through their
whole proceedings run the beautiful spirit of Masonic harmony. The Committee
on Foreign Correspondence submitted a very able Report, from which
we make the following extract;
" We have heretofore spoken plainly and freely in favor of the spread of