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0-' fk- o o o O o o o o O C o o o G o VOL. 7. OREGON CITY, OREGON, FRIDAY, OCTOBER 17, 1873. o o NO. 51. O v ' e o ft o C o o O "4 0 O o Lane County Correspondence.. Lono Tom, Or., Oct. 1, 1S73. K mi n KM eupkisk: There a re t h ree (.m'vtiMi.s now ln-fore the jeople of the I'liit.-'l Slates ami soon to I e acted upon l,v oir'.ress, which, if ooiisunialod.vvill entircl revolutionize our system of .'ov.-rnm. nt, de-troy ersoiial freedom :-li bind the iH'ople, hand an.l foot, to worse ilcsioUs:i tlian the world has 'vv,.r known. 'i-Uo iuestions are the Vvnj.ri'y '" Postal Telegraphy .gov rn i, it tit control of (,UI' railroat Is, ami the j.jupo.-i-il clectieu of a President by a iir- t voic of th i iM'ople as if Ave had not all eatly conceited too imieh to the j-ciieral government ; it is still grasping fur more power,ind further concessions arc being asked for what pui Mse we kinw not, 1. ut as to the ultimate results tin re eau lw no doubt. Whether so in tfii'.ltil or not, the accomplishment of lli. se prosiliwiH will end our federal ut- federative sysw in, for the plain rea- m that hy themSiali- lines w ill Leoblil c.natcd, and the eo; h; will Ik- respon sible t the central power, ami that power will act directly uiii individ u?d. without the intervention of S:ate.s or Kiil.i:rtiinate authority. Already the i-uer.il p'fvt rnni.nt assumes aulhoi ily Not tu h gated atal its u-ui piitit ns nn sain ii'iiR i as l.tw.or at least we .sol luit w illi-.ot protest to its despolie aji';-?res-i.,!'s. and sih nlly wait lor theaeioio- ; li i.loi lit of lie- Ill Nt stliti.- ill that iiirec lioii. S. naior Ii.rt.1 i l.iie.is t hat la., thttioii of a President ami N'jee 1'iesidt lit directly l-y 1'ie people will prevent any attt. nipt at t';esai ism.' Vi s: it will pri Vent it, t't cau ,e the I , i i i will jdrc;?dy he acet.uii.li.siietl v. in!i Si.. I;' li :?: aie ol literated, ami l 'i. t e il It'1' ' I- date po w t I l.el v. i t ii I i l:.; u .in-; the peo,le, c.u j l I lie ' ii 1 .a 't:- . n ! 'ouiiid-sioticrs, Aiifiits. a .. i iiili ii. .i nts a l.d S4 ies " the l!uv- i. i.iii. "I. w lio will dept. lid n tin . . si: . :d p w t !" :or their Ol'ead and aii- ii. .-ii to op, res the hclpl Ml: jt 1 1 a "mIi.ii" and ulle.-.s tlt-spt .1 i.-in. t'u.-e lei I. if H'o el lillielit V-t't p sr.i. - i..ii of tit:' 11 -la.ai, an ; ltaihoitiU ail i -rea k dw n I ite 1 .a 1 1 ier o 1 1 . i.. 1 it in' S ..it- . 1 iii u tie. way for l'es;ii i:-iii ii I I 't' 111. - ! .-:!!(.' il !l : i lie I ' 1 1 it ft i St lilt S S "a tie nill I i' al di-iiiet-, e.S tiie la-l r. l.;-;ir ? i s i i i v an 1 ou.di' efStati . K ;!n w:ili 11 . ?d ': :' .1 . a i n t 1 1 !i. It 1 ; a.i ;n; I aware, an.i the wfaki i S.n.-. w'A' I teniiie ilept n cut Upon if.t i t i.t s, :.i.u in i.i.tiy w ill l. .ViTiv ! I. 'pow-. 1 ' illlead "just ice. At I 1 V . Iv rt-M-i.t ihe S,.iles are ail etjll.tl ec the l.iw, I -.realise a S. He is a State l!:-.r it ol slo:dl anil when 1 ei nlists are !o 1 e tlee .11 Ml"" ss. t aell if has oue vt .le :ia t t ae!i Si.i'.c has two senators. The tl fti- ii of r.-esi.k-iit l'.v -tii-li it Is t.' e.iilii.ius tin iitry"' will l.e a step it -wild the destruction of Slate lines, and 1 1'. S. Senate. Our country is in w an osed of inited"S.a'.es, I ut once 1 I the idea prevail that our connl ry is '.ne'" State or ";rovernnu ut" instead of thhly-scvin S.att s, all etjual ::nd oitili .1 for speei;tl and spociiicd pur- i.ises: antl t uact laws for one" S;ate. iiisua.l of i i y-evt n." tlnn will ci me t!;e t cd ofo.tr 1'nilcd Suites urov e: n;ii'. lit. 'e in-y have a "jrovcrn m nt." l ul there will le no more l":iit- - e I St.'.tes. l.ei-.uee tlie powers ami d i -1 1 niiish in.z feat lires of States will 1 .e swept away hy the stron-j arm of a , r:"at central power that will stand ii'iivt and he indepeti'lent of tlie S .t!t s tin lllst 1 ( s. IrstloV tiiertplal i'.v t.l S,ates, plate the Army. Navy, Treasury, l' .stoHit 1 K parlmeiit, 'Teh Uiaph and Kailroads at the will, and nn der the control of tlie President ami his appointees, and then lie can. aye, w ill take the rest or what w ill le neees s.iry t invest him w ilii su preme jxiwer ; cfiiir.tliation will !e math' easy: the 1 I'ople insteatl of tiovernin.i; will le ."vei netl- strippt-tl of jMwer they w ill he helpless, I iccause t he means of opp -sition or resistance, except hrute force, Ca ill !,. heyond their reach. With rail loads under 'overnnu nt' control, our a cry lives may depend upon the whim of t he. same ' govern meiit ; a riiiies,arms, - and army supplies, could he transport ed at w ill, to force us into sulitnission ; news could U- traiisinittetl at the pleas ure of the 'iroverniient' to defeat our plans, or to secure tl;e aims of the jiov erniiieiit :' the navy on the cean could manage the etmiuier'-e of that element, as ih,. railroads could on land. If cen tralization is not the ohject, it certainly w ill U- the result f f the aocomplish luent ot the )iroMs:tious cited in the heinuiiiir of this h tter; for t nice place the railroads under the control of the 'iroverimiciit' with all the employees helon;inlr to them, suhject to 'pivern iiient' apjx.intnieii;. ami experience proves that the Credit Mohilicr frauds ami sw iiitUm w tmhl soon he eclipsed hy the stealins of 'overniiien ollicials,' w ho would plunder at will to ol.tain means to oil the appointing pow er ami to make sure ot their places. "A niit blindeth the eyes ol the wise and per verteth the judgment of the righteous," ami as such f;ift.s would Ik draw n from the pul lie for the purposes above nam ed, complaint would le useless ami r--dres.shoieless ; the same reasons would apply to Telegraph, in fact it seems as if everything devised hy our "rulers" for the past ten years has a tendency to create a ''strong" central ixiwer re.irartl- loss of the rights of States regard less of-thc welfare, i.tinvcnioncf or in divitlual liUM ty of the jn-ople. The idea is growimr "tliabwe must lie governed," instead of protected. t)ur otikers presume to "rule" instead of administering the government, and O 'hen a vaj;Hbind, kn lve or idiot, finds anything in his way to jwiwer, or plun ler, he either sets ah "ut amending tlie J onstitution or legislating "outside" of to remove legal obstruct ions. We re napined upon evil times, and ren. ,s n,)t yl- There are worse S ' !fs,,' store for us than " P.aek Salary atU and "Credit MobiJiers!" II. C. Huston. O Olj'It STAT 1 1 CAPITOL. Laying the Corner Stone Imposing 31asonic Ceremonies C;raiil l)is pia, in Spite of Kainy ealher The lrocessioii liloquent Addres ses I'u II Details. .Salem C'orrespon pence Portland Bulletin. For many weeks jmst the Masonic Fraternity throne-bout the .Statebave leen making extensive preparations for laying the corner-stone of the new State Capitol building, now in course of construction in Salem, Every lodge in the jurisdiction was invited to participate, and they have, without hardly an exception, respon ded by sending one or more repre sentatives. Desiring to make tlie ceremonies as public as possible, the managers of the affair arranged that the exercises should take place dur ing tlie session of tlie State Fair, thus enabling the Craft to attend koth during the same week. M. W. Grand Master l'attou has labored zealously to Deifeet arrangements and yesterday's culmination of his plans showed plainly that he had left no sit die tint timed that would assist mutters along. The day dawned very unpleasantly ant I prat fears were entertained that tlie exerci.se; would have to be post poned to another day, but by 11 o'clock the clouds commenced break ing away and an occasional gleam of snusliiiie cheered the awaiting hun dreds up ama.ii)';ly . liy noon the showers were only occasional and during tlie formation of the proces sion the sun shone alternately be tween the rain drops. The profes sion was a,nnoiinced to move prompt ly at k-iO 1 31., kul of course it ould not, for who ever heard of a public demonstration taking place ei.u tiy on time. Itee '. Opeia House was a scene of confusion, for ii was here tlie main body of the Masonic fraternity gathered to com plete arrangements for their grand display. We visited the. I tall for a few uiomeiiis. and the chief articles in sight were stove-pipe hats, black suits, w hile aprtkjis and gloves, and richly embroidered Masonic collars and regalia Finally, a few minutes alter 2 o'clock, we heard the strains of a brass hand, and directly after ward the ! OL'cssion moved down the Opera House steps, preceded bv the Fas Portland liai.d. Tin; number that turned out ex ceeded ky far our anticipations. Various estimates weiv ir.ade of the number of Masons that turned out, which, however, was generally con ceded to be about four hundred. The sky by this time was on if o clear, and no more rain fell durin the du ration of the ceremonies. The streets were literally lined with peo ple as the conola.e moed along, ihree bands of music were in the ranks, skjiotied about eipial distance apart the Fast Portland boys ahead, i'ie Portland Drass Pand next; while the Aurora boys furnished the music for the last 'end of the lengthy pro cession. Dr. J. 1. Fee, of Corvallis. aetetl as Grand Marshal, ably assis ted bv J. J. M.irphv of Salem, ami M. V. Frown, of Albany. The procession moed in the following ostler: oi;iia: of i'i or t;s.sh X. Tyler with drawn sword. Stewards with rods. Master Masons of all Lodges march ing by 1 wos. Two Deacons with roils. Secretaries and Treasurers, lloyal Arch Masous. Music Grand Marshal with Aids. Chief Magistrate. State and Civil Ollicers. Fejuesentat i ves of the Press. Grand Tyler with drawn sword. Grand Stewards with white rods. Grand Secretary and Treasurer. Three Great Lights supported by two Stewards. Grand Chaplains. Five Orders of Architecture. Masters ami "Wardens. Past Masters. Fast Grand Secretaries. Fast Grand Treasurers. Past Grand Wardens. Grand Orator. Oregon Lodge of Perfection, No. 1, A. & A. S. Ii. Fast Deputy Grand Masters. Fast Grand Masters. Junior Grand Warden Carrying Sil ver Vessel with Oil. Senior Grand Warden, carrying Sil ver Vessel with Wine. Deputy Grand Master, carrying a Golden Vessel with Corn. Master of Multnomah Lodge, No 1, carrving the three Great Lights. GUAM) MASTER. Supported by two Deacons with rods. Grand Standard Fearer, with aids. Grand Sword Fearer, witli drawn sword. KOCTK OF MARCH. Start ing from Feed's Opera House, thence up Liberty street to Ferry, up 1-Vrry to Commercial (receiving Shoe and Civil Ollicers and Fepre sentatives of the Press at the Gov ernor's olliee, on Commercial); then down Commercial (receiving Grand Ollicers and Memlers of the Grand Lodge at Masonic Hall) ; thence up Court street to Capitol Block. SCENES AKOVXU THE BUIDING. As the procession moved up Court street, a long line of carriages tilled the streets, the occupants of which, with wondering oyes. gazed on the scenes lu fore them. Windows were thrown open at every house, and these, too, were hTled with smiling i v -- . - . . v v i .in cii inev e II -; joyed the scene. As we neared the i grounds a massive structure of stone, oncK ana mortar presented itself in view, from the centre of which float ed our National Banner. The exer cises were public. Notwithstanding the previous inclemency of the weather, the grounds presented a lively appearance, mostly caused by on hand Ample sitting accommo dations had l,een arranged for all who might attend and the public generally availed themselves of them An evergreen archway had been erected, beneath which the proces sion marched before ascending the platform arranged especially for them. The corner-stone was located in the northeast corner of the build ing, immediately on the right of the steps leading to the platform, and several feet below it. The Grand Alaster and his associate ollicers oc cupied elevated positions on the right; accommodation having been also made for the choir on the same platform. The spectators were on seats ranged immediately' in front. Considerable difficulty was experien ced in keeping the crowd back, thev Inung inclined to press forward anil thus crowd the Masons from the seats reserved for them nearer the stone. M. W. Grand Master Pat ton at length succeeded in defining their positions and induced them to oc cupy the same. The invited guests, together with the representatives of the press, found ample accommoda tions provided for them on a special platform. As soon, however, as the ceremonies became interesting some persevering individuals managed to crowd up in front, and not being transparent, shut the view out most completely. There must have been at least 4,000 people on the ground, each one naturally anxious to see and hear all that was going on. OI. OKII OF ( la.KMON !KS. Tlie M. W. Grand Master and offi cers being seated, the Aurora Band played " Hail Columbia" in a sweet impressive manner, after which the Grand Chaplain, Fev. W. Ik Stewart-, pronounced a solemn invocation imploring the Divine b'essiug on the ceremonies. The Salt m Choir, ed by Fiofessor Ik W. Frent ice, rendered the beau tiful anthem, " All Ye Nations sing Jehovah's Praise," in a manner that brought forth the hearty applause of listeners. The M. W. Grand Master then said: BroJiier Senior Grand Warden It has been the custom among the fraternity of Fire ami accepted Ma sons, from time immemorial, to as semble for the purpose of laying the foundation stones of public bui'dings when rej nested so to do by liiose iii'authority. Having accepted the invitation from the Capitol Commis sioners to Jay in due ami Masonic form the eorner-sione of this edilice. I am now here with my Grand Otli-cers-to perform theduiy. It is there fore my wish and pleasure tli.il yon proch.i n it to the Ik W. .lunio Gr.aiii Warden, and he to the breth ren and of. ers present, that al' have tine no! ice and rn themselves accordingly. The lk W. Grand Warden respon ded by saying )t is the order of the M. W. Grand Master of the Gt.ud Lodge of Oregon that this corner stone lie now laid with Masonic honors. This you -will proclaim to all present, that the occasion may be observed with due order and solem nity. The Junior Grand Warden said: Brethren, and all who are present Take notice that the M. W. Grand Master will now ca use to be lested and tried this coruer-slone. that we may lay it in due Masonic form. You will also observe that order and decorum becoming this solemn oc casion. The choir then sang the anthem, ' Glory be to God on High," and the Grand Chaplain, G. W. 1er, pronounced an impressive invoca tion. Then an address by Gov. G rover, detailing in a condensed manner the proportions of the building, the way it wouid b subdivided, tlie cost etc. At the conclusion of the Govern ors remarks the M. M. Grand Master said: Brother (J rand Treasurer It has ever been the custom of the Craft, upon occasions like the pres ent, to deposit within a cavity in the stone, placed at the northeast corner of the edifice, certain mementoes of the periou at which it was erected, so that if, in the lapse of ages, the fury of the elements, the violence of man or the slow but certain ravages of time, shall lay bare its foundation, an enduring record may be found by succeeding generations to bear testi mony to the untiring, unending in dustry of Free and Accepted M. s ns. Has such a deposit been prepared? Grand Treasurer It has, and is in the eavitv before you. M. W. Grand Master Brother Grand Secretary, 'you will read the record of the contents of the casket. LIST OF AUTICXES DEPOSITED AT THE COIINEH STONE OF TIIE STATE CAPITOL ocior.Ei:, S, 1S:5. No. 1. Engrossed on Parchment: "This Corner-stone of a State Capitol building, used by the people of Ore "on, was laid by the Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of the State of Oregon, on Wednesday. October 8. A. D.-1K73, A "- L--'- 5S7:i. Most Worshipful Thomas McF. Pat 'ton Grand Master. Building Com missioners: General John F. Miller (President) , Henry Klippel and Sam uel Allen. Architects: Krumbem Gilbert. Superintendent: Joseph Holman."' . . Xo Constitution and Laws of the State of Oregon. Deposited by S. F. Chad wick, Secretary of State. No 3. List of Officers of the State of Oregon from organization, Feb ruarv 14, 18.7., to Sept., IS 4. De posited bv H. H. Gilfrey No 4 A. Likeness of Geo. W ash ington as a Mason. Deposited by David Fleischman. No. 5. A silver half-crown, Brit ish money. Deposited by Joseph Holman. . , No. 6. Impression in lead of the Great Seal of the State of Oregon. Deposited by S. F. Chadwick. No. 7. Beaver coin, money used COURTESY -1 Deposited No. 8. Half dollar United States silver coin. Deposited by J. M. Scott., Master Builder, State Capi tol. No. 9. Coupon of $60 from Con federate Cotton Bond. Deposited by F. J. Babcock. No. 10. A photographic copy of the weekly Times, London, of De cember 25, 1870. Size, 7 by 11 inch es. Sent into Paris by carrier pig eons during the investment of that city- by the German Army in the Franco-German war of 1870. A mar vel of photography. Deposited by I. lk Moores. No. 11. Catologue of Pacific Uni versity, 1872-73. Deposited by T. M. Gatch. ... No. 12. Foster of United States Troops serving in the Department of the Columbia, commanded by Brevet Major General Jefferson C. Davis, Col. Twenty-third Infantry. Deposited by II. C.'Morrice. No. 13. Memorial address of the Life and Character of Abraham Lin coln, by George Bancroft. Depos ited by J. H. D. Henderson. No. 14. Copy of the New Eng land Cour'unit published by Benj. Franklin, Boston, Massachusetts, Februarv, 11, 1723. Deposited bv B. G. AYhitehou.se. No. 1". Salem City Directory of 1874. Deposited by J. H. Brown. No. Iti. Proceedings of Grand Lodge of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. Deposited by Chester N. Terry, Grand Secretary. No. 17. King James' Translation of the Holy Bible. Deposited by B. F. Brow n. No. 18. Sealed Letter, contain ing a statement of the religious faith of Thos. H. Cann. Deposited by T. II. Cann. No. 1'J. New York Medical Jum mil, May, 1873, with fee-bill of the Medical Society of the Third Judi cial District of the State of Oregon. Deposited bv James A. Biehardsor M. D. No. 20. Design of Capitol Build ing. Deposited by Krumbicn v Gil bert, architects. No. 21. Funeral Notice of the Few, Julian DeCraene, Pastor of St. John's Foman Catholic Church, Salem, Marion County, Oregon. De posited by Wm. Savage. No. 22. Original Correspondence between the Chairman of the Board of Capital Building Commissioners and the M. W. Grand Master of Ma sons of the State of Oregon relative to the ceremony of laying this corner stone No blem, No 23. A Keystone Masonic l-'m-Deposited by F. B. Ilodnutt. 2k Citv Directory of the Citv of Portland for 1873. Deposited by L. Samuel. No. 25. Copy of the State Fair f lazulln for 1873. Deposited by L. Samuel. No. 20. Foil of membei-s, exempt and active of Multnomah Engine Co. No. 2, of Portland, Oregon: also badge of membership. Deposited bv W. o. of the 1771. A. Holbrook. 27. Ten shillings, currency State of New York of the vear Deposited by Jus. B. Loom is. 2H. List of members and live- No. Laws of Silverton Lodge, No. 115, of A. F. k A. M. Deposited by John C. Davenport. No. 20. Documents pertaining to the history of the city of Salein. De posited by Hon. J. CMiinn Thornton. No. 30. Transactions of the Su preme Council of the Thirty-third Degree of the Southern jurisdiction of the United States, May, 1872. De posited by H. C. Morrice. No. 3J . A Sr,'lii,el Extra of April 12, containing particulars of the sur render of General Fobt. E. Lee. De posited by S. Ii. Scott. No. 3.2. A pebble picked up by II. II. Gil fry under the north cave of the tomb of Washington, at Mt. Vernon, in February, 1S72. Depos ited by Henry II. Gilfry. No. 33. Specimen of Santiam quartz. Deposited by John F. Mil ler. No. 3k Load impression of the seal of the Circuit and County Court of Marion County. Deposited by Chester N. Terry. No. 35. Address delivered by Past Grand Master S. F. Chadwick at the laying of the corner stone of the State Capitol, October 8, 1873. De posited by S. F. Chadwick. No. 30. Engrossed on parchment, names of State Capitol Building Com missioners, Architects. Superintend ent, ami Secretaries of the Building, Also, photograph of the State Cap itol building. Deposited by John F. Miller. No. 37. Philadelphia Evening Sl'tr, containing the vie v and cere mony of the unvailing and dedica tion of the new Masonic Temple erect od in Philadelphia the grand est building of the kind on the globe September 20, 1873; cost of build ing, ? 1,475,000. Presented by Wm. Saage. No. 38. Photographic album, con taining photographs. Presented by C. lk Moores, and M. L. Chamber- lin. No. bv II . "No. Photographs. Deposited A. 4. Griffin. Inaugural Address deliv ered bv President Zachary laylor, M..rch 4, 1840. Deposited by A. B. Carter.-- No. 41. Circular and cut of fire proof safe. Deposited by W. B. Wiltshire. No. 42. Daily and Weekly Slates Oct. 7 and 8, 1S73. Deposited bv Capt. C. P. Crandall. "No. 43. Morning Herald, of New York, Mav 6, 1835 and Sept. 27, 1873. Presented bv F. D. Strong. No. 44. Weekly Mn-cxmj, Sept. 3, 1873. No. 45. 4, 1873. No. 46. 1873. Willamette Farmer, Oct. Benton Democrat, Oct. 4, OF BANCROFT LIBRARY bv the people of Oregon bv S. F. Chadwick. No. 47. Weeklv Entet.prise, Julv 25 and Sept. 5, 1873. No. 48. The Plaindealer, Oct. 3, 1873. No. 40. Oregon State Journal, March 12, 1804. No. 50. Oregon State Journal Oct. 4, 1873. No. 51. Daily Bulletin, Oct. 8, 1873. No. 52. Nashville Christian Advo cate, Methodist Episcopal Church South. Presented by He v. Edward J. Daune.- No. 53. Specimen of gold-bearing quartz, selected at the mine of J. W. Virtue & Co., Baker City, Oregon, July 23, 1872. By T. McF. Patton. No. 5k Copy of Great Seal of the Grand Lodge of A. F. k. A. M., of the State of Oregon. No. 55. Copy of the Seal of the Most Worshipful Grand Master of A. F. & A. M. of the Commonwealth of Oregon. No. 50. List of officers and mem bers of Tiger Engine Co. No. 2, of Salem. Oregon. No. 57. Order of ceremonies of laying the corner stone. No. 58. Morse alphabet, numer als, signals and abbreviations of the svstem of telegraphy. Presented bv A. T. Wheeler. No. 50. List of members of the Council of of the city ot Salem. De posited by B. F. Brown. No. 00. Pope's Modern Practice of the Electric Telegraph; a com plete compendium of the svstem. Presented by lk P. Earhart F. N. Shurtleff and B. F. Brow n. No. 01. Smith's Manual of Tele graphy. Presented by lk P. Ear hart, B. F. Brown and'F. N. Shnrt lelk No. 02 Proceedings Grand Lodge of A. F. &A. M. of the State of Ore gon for 1873. No. 03 Proceedings of the Grand Chapter lk A. M. of the State of Oregon for 1873. No. '4 One dollar United States legal tender currency. Deposited by F. N. Shurtleir. No. 05 Copy of the invitations sent to the different Lodges and Chapters. No. 00 Copv of the Cat It oik S--(it"l, Oct; 3, 1N73. No. 07 Copy of the Corrallts (la-z,-it", June 23, 1S73. No. 08 Oregon Wheat Crop of 187:1. Deposited by S. F. Chadwick. No. 00 Constitution ami By Laws of Tiger Engine Company, No. 2, of Salem. Oregon. No. 70 Seal (lead impression) of the M. E. Grand Chapter of Foyal Arch 3I.isons of the State of Cregon; also a list of the Grand Officers for 1.S73. No. 71 Quarter of a dollar in gold. Deposited by Mrs. T. McF. Patton. No. 72 Medal of Great Central Fair of Philadelphia, June 1804. Presented by T. McF. Patton. No. 73 Map of the heavens show ing the situation of the planets at 12 o'clock M., at Salem. October 8, 1.N73. Presented bv J. W. McAfee, M. D. No. 74 ('Itristi'tn Messemjer news paper. Oct. 4, 1873. No. 75 ),i! I if Kreninj Act. news paper, ct. 7, 1873. No. 70 Lambskin, or white leath er apron, an emblem of innocence and the badge of a Mason. Depos ited by J. II. Albert. No. 77. J fail i ( h'eyoithui newspa per, October S, "l873, No. 78 A detailed description of a modern sewing machine. Pre sented by lk P. Earhart. No. 70 Writing implements in common use in 1873. Presented by E. A. Brown. No. 80 Sealed documents of Uni ted Ancient Order of Druids. si San Jratir,'.--, ') Journal o f Commer,", printed June, 1873. Pre sented by B- N. ltowley, correspon dent. v0 S2 Fractional Currency of the United States; denominations 3e, 10c and 50c. Presented by T. McF. Patton. X0 S3 Silver plate with brief in scription, giving date of organiza tion, etc., of Congregational Church in Salem. Deposited by P. S. Knight. The list having been read by the Gram! Secretary, the M. W. Grand Secretary, the M. W. Grand Master said: Brother Grand Treasurer Yon Avill now deposit the casket in tlie eavitv beneath the corner-stone. j and may the Great Architect of the Universe, m his wisdom, grant that ages upon ages shall pass away ere it again be seen of men. M. W. Grand Treasurer B. F. Brown then deposited the casket in the stone, during which time the Aurora Band rendered solemn and ! appropriate music. ; Mr. W. G. Gilbert, the principal j architect then presented the Grand j Master with the plumb, square and ' level, saying: The necessary prepar i ations having been made for laying the foundation stone ot this edilice, I present you with the plumb, square and level those useful implements of the craft by which you will be able to ascertain that the materials have leen properly prepared, and the stone you are about to lay well formed, true ami trusty. The M. W. Grand Master distrib uted the implements as follows: The square to the Deputy Grand Master, the level to the Senior Grand Warden, and the plumb to the Jun ior Grand Warden. The M. W. Grand Master 4hen said: Right Worthy Deputy Grand Master You will see that the crafts men have prepared the stone true and trusty. The Pifght Worthy Deputy Grand Master said: Right Worthy Junior Grand Warden You will examine if the craftsmen have worked well. The Junior Grand Warden took the plumb and tested the stone, say ing: Right Worthy Deputy Grand Marshal I find the stone to be plumb and the craftsmen have worked well. The Deputy Grand Master said: Most worshipful Grand Master Your Grand Ollicers have examined, tested and tried the Work of the craftsmen, and report that the foun dation stone is well and truly pre pared, and is now leady to be laid by you as M. W. Grand Master of Masons in and for the common wealth of Oregon according to the usages and ceremonies of our ancient and honorable Order. The M. W. Grand Master then de scended to the stone and the trowel was presented to him. The stone being lowered on the cement, the Grand Marshal handed over the gavel, and the M. W. Grand Master, striking the stone three times, said This corner-stone has been tested by the iroper implements of Masons. I nnd that the craftsmen have fully and faithfully performed their duty, and I, as Grand Master of Free and Accepted Masons, hereby declare the same to lie well formed, true and trusty, and correctly laid, according to the rules of our ancient craft. Let the elements of consecration be now presented. The Deputy Grand Master receiv ed from tue Grand Marshal the gol den vessel with corn, and presented it to the Grand Master, saying Most Worshipful, I present to yon, to lie used on this occasion, accord ing to the ancient custom, this ves sel, containing corn the emblem of nourishment. The Grand Master received the vessel, advanced, and scattered the corn on the stone, saying: 1 scatter this corn as an emblem of plenty; may the blessings of bounteous Heaven be showered uiiou us ami upon all like patriotic and benevo lent undertakings, and inspire the hearts of the people with virtue, wisdom and gratitude. Response So mote it be. Then the Senior Grand Warden received the silver vessel with wine and presented it to the Grand Mas ter, saying: Most Worshipful, I pre sent you, to be used on this occasion, according to ancient custom, this vessel containing wine, the emblem of refreshment. The G. M. receiving the vessel, poured the wine upon the stone, saying: M. W. Grand Master, I pour this w ine as an emblem of joy and gladness. May the Great Ruler of the Universe bless and prosper our Nation, State and Government, pre serve the Union of the States, and may it be a bond of friendship and brotherly love that shall endure through all time. Response st mote it be. The Junior Grand Warden re ceived from the (fraud Marshal the silver vessel with oil, and presented it to the Grand Master, saying: Most Worshipful T present you. to be used on this occasion according to the ancient custom, this vessel containing oil, the emblem of joy. The Grand Master received the vessel, and pouring the oil upon the stone, said I pour this oil as an em blem of peace. May its blessing abide upon n continually. May the Grand Master of Heaven ami earth shelter and protect the widow and orphan child, and protect them from the trials and vicissitudes of the world, and so bestow His mer cy noon the be -caved, the atllicted, and the sorrowing, that they may know sorrow and trouble no more. Response So mote it be. The Grand Master, extending his hands, made the followiug invoca tion: May the all bounteous Author of Nature bless the people of this place with an abundance of the necessaries, conveniences and coin forts of life, assist in the erection ami completion of this building, protect tlie workmen against every accident, long preserve the structure from decay, and grant to us all a supply of tlie corn of nourishment, the wine of refreshment, and the oil of jov". Amen. Response So mote it be. The Grand Master struck the stone three times with the gavel and the public honors were given. The Grand Master then delivered over to the architect the implements, saying: Worthy Sir, Having thus, as Grand Master of the -1jsons. la;d the foundation stone of thissli'nc-t-nre, I now deliver these implements of your profession into your hands, entrusting you with the superinleu dency of the work, hav ing full con fidence in your skill ami capacity to conduct the same. The Grand Jasterthen reascended the platform and delivered the fol lowing address: -Ven ami brethren here assembled: Be it known unto you that we are lawful -Vasons true and faithful in the laws of our country, engaged by solemn obligations to erect mag nificent buildings to be serviceable to the brethren and to fear God, the Great Architect of the Universe. We have among us, concealed from the eyes of all men, secrets which cannot be divulged, and, which have never been found out. But these secrets are lawful and honorable, and not repugnant to the laws of God or man. They were intrusted in peaee ami honor to the -Vasons of ancient times, and having been faith fully transmitted to us, it is our du ty to convey them unimpaired to the latest posterity. Unless our craft was good and our calling honorable, we should not have lasted for cen turies, nor' should we have been honored with the patronage of so many illustrious men in all ages, who have ever shown themselves ready to promote our interests and defend us from all adversaries. We are assembled here to-day, in the face of you all, to build a house which we pray God may de serve to prosper by becoming a place of concourse for good men and promoting harmony and broth erly- love throughout the world un til Time shall be no longer. Amen. The brethren all exclaimed, So mote it be! At this point of the ceremony the clouds threatened an instantaneous shower, and the crowd was invited to go over to the University Hall and listen to the oration .elivered bv ! Hon. S. F. Chadwick, Secretary of oiaie. At the close of Mr. Chad wick's re- marks the crowd dispersed and tho Masons returned to their hall, clos ing the exerrises of the day. OENE1IAL lECSi:ilT10X. The building is to be constructed of stone, brick and iron; the sub basement is of the gray linieston. from the Umpqua, near OaklanJ, and the basement of brick, and the whole work to be finished in mastie stucco. There will be one grand tower of 51 feet in diameter with open roundaway of 25 feet iu diame ter on each iloor. On each wing is a ventilating tower. Under each entrance, front and rear, is a carriage drive under the archway of one arcade each, and of sufficient size to discharge goods on stone platform on a level with tho basement iloor. The steps leading te the entrances to be of cast iiciiv and to have ornamental gas lamps of a handsome pattern. The following are the dimensions of the rooms: r.ASlIMr.XT FLOOR. Board of Public Works.22x27 feet; Land Deparment. 22x37; Four Com mit toe Rooms. :mx3U; Clerks' Room, 20x50; Clerks' Rooms, 10x30; Two Ollices, 20x4(5: Outside OHi.-o lx30; Geologist's Olliee, 22x3 ; Geologist's Cabinet. 30x77; Engineer's Room. 22x37; Boiler Room, 3ox-iC; Fuel Room, 30x30; Janitor s Room, l.'x20 Water Closet, left wing, 12x20. iii:st sronv. Governor's Room, 22x40 feet Gov ernor's Private Room, 30x3(1; Secre tary of State's Room,' 22x40: Secre tary of State's Private 001. 0, 12x15; Secretary of State's Vault. Oxll; Treasurer's Room. 30x30; Treasur er's Vault, 10x10; Assembly Chamber, oxllO; Senate Chamber. 40x ; two Committee Rooms, 20x22; two Com mittee Rooms. 10x20; one Commit tee Room, 13x20; Reporters' Gallery, lOxlS; Cloak Room. 13x18; Open Court, 54x51; Wash "Room and Wa tercloset, 12x20. SEfdXD FT.OOTI. Supremo Co.urt. 47x51 feet; Con sultation Room. 30x30; Commission ers' Room. 30x30: State Library. 00 x75; two Private Oilices. 10x30 ;' Water-closets ami Wash Rooms, Ioxl'O. Height of sub-basement, s feet; height of basement, 10; height of first story, 22; height of second story. 21; height to top of building. 72; height to top of main tower, lv0; two ventilating towers. 120. The excavations to be iisedin ter racing up to the height of the rouirh stone work, three foot above tlie ground level. The workmanship has been execu ted in the very best manner, and none but the best of material used in. tho construction. Particular atten tion has been paid in regard to tho ventilation and aeeoustics. Mr. Gil bert, one of the architect, has con sulted with the loading architects, of Europe and this country, us to tho best means of ventilation The plan adopted has been to exhaust all tho foul air as near the iloor line as will be permitted, connections being O made with all the principal llues throughout the building, ami at the same time having proper connections at the ceilinir line. Tho interior finish of the building will bo of such class of work as -will enable them from time to time to add to the beau ty of finish, as fresco and historical painting, such as are adopted at tho National Capitol at Washington 1 . C. J. Krnmbein and W. G. Gil bcrt, of Portland, are the architects, tho plan proposed by them having been adopted by the Board of Commis sioners in preference to others font in by loading architects of San Fran cisco and Eastern cities. Tho build ing is in every minute particular a model of convenience and of gnat credit to tho State at largo, as well as to the skill ami mechanical knowl edge manifested by the gentlemen in question. Mr. Gilbert has personal supervision of the construction, and manages matters in a way that can but convince the most skeptical that he has a most thorough knowledge of the business. No )jiT!:i;i.cE. It is said that President Grant had about twenty thousand dollars on deposit in Jay Cooke's bank, but that on the morn ing of tho failure a tin box was sent q from the bank to the White House. Poor Andy Johnson hail about sixty thousand dollars on deposit in the First National Bank, but u tin box was sent to him. The Cw'rirr-Jot'r-nal saj-s this illustrates tjiee differ- euce between a President and a President in posse. They occupy very different stations. They accord ingly stand in very different relations with the banks and the bankers. Jay Cooke entertained the President right jolly at his suburban palace a day or two previous to his suspen sion". Andy Johnson will hereafter le entertained in some soup-house where he pays his little nickel for a plate of slops, wipes his mouth with a dirty table cloth and his hands on thehack of some shaggy New Found land dog. The only way for Andy to feel comfortable is to dream that a little tin box was sent him too; for "there is no difl'erencj." f-ays Pascal, "between a cobbler who dreams all night that he is a king and a king who dreams all night that he is a cobbler." Pot luck Collecting old china. O o O G O o o G o o o o o o o o o o o V a- o o o o o o o O' O o o O