"for deeds of good and errands of mercy" boast no such aids. Their lever, has been the simple promptings of pure hearts, their Hercules the unaided force of moral precepts and elevated example acting upon the growing providence of man.

Let us then Brethren one and all with sincere hearts pour forth on this appropriate occasion, the New Year, our devout thanksgiving to the Great Patron of our beloved Order.

The New Year. This is a period of review and resolves. We look back upon the past year, make our reckoning, ascertain our position, and take ground for the future. The publishers of the Covenant and Official Magazine have made this review, and have now entered upon the third volume with high hopes of its enlarged success. The work must proclaim its own merits, if any it may possess-all have had the most abundant opportunity of testing its claims during the past two years. For ourselves at the late session of the Grand Lodge of the United States, we uttered not one word of encouragement to the Representatives looking to its continuance of their own, unprompted motion they have again launched the bark upon the "troubled waters." The good of the Order guided their decision, and believing the Magazine a valuable auxiliary to that sacred object, the risk of further pecuniary sacrifice was made subordinate to higher counsels.

We speak not in the spirit of reproof, nor of vain boasting, when we declare that the "Official Magazine" has deserved better at the hands of the Brotherhood. It is true that its publication has been during the past year somewhat irregular, that its Agency has not been well managed from the beginning, yet these things should not have subjected it to the severe trials which it has undergone. Its subscription list it is believed has never exceeded one thousand, although the average issue has exceeded two thousand. This circulation has penetrated into every part of this country and into England, and has reached every Brother who desired to know the progress of the Order. The pecuniary result is a heavy loss to the Publishers, unless something may be gathered from the many small debts scattered over the country, which may be due in unsold numbers of the Magazine, or in money as the case may be.

Under these circumstances the continuance of the work by the Grand Lodge, is an act of noble pecuniary sacrifice upon the altar of the Order -for whom is this offering made? for the Brotherhood-for their enlightenment for the benefit and advancement of the cause of Odd-Fellowship. Will an intelligent, devoted constituency require the sacrifice?

TOUR IN GEORGIA.

We have recently been on an official visit to the Lodges in the State of Georgia, and as all matters of importance to the Order are interesting to its members, we will give a sketch of our journey, and of the condition of Odd-Fellowship in that State.

We left home on Monday the 6th inst., our route was by Rail Road 140 miles to Augusta, over a barren sandy plain, with here and there a piece of low swamp ground. We arrived at 7 o'clock in the evening, in time

to take the car for Warrenton. There are four brethren residing in Augusta who are desirous of having their number become oud, by the addition of a good and true brother. This addition will soon be made, and then application will be made to the proper authorities for a charter to form a Lodge. At half past 7 we started for Warrenton, miles distant, where we arrived about midnight, and proceeded by stage miles to MILLEDGEVILLE, the capitol of the State, where we arrived on Tuesday at 9 o'clock. The Legislature was then in session, and the houses both public and private were crowded with members and visitors. We repaired to the State House, and spent an hour in viewing the Halls of the Senate and House of Representatives, and in listening to the political speeches of the congregated wisdom of the State. At evening we visited Sylvan Lodge, No. 4, which was organized in July last, received its Warrant, and delivered the Charter, granted at the late session of G. Lodge of the U. S. The books of the Secretary and Treasurer have been kept in a creditable manner, and already is the Lodge in possession of a considerable fund. It numbers about sixty members-Wm. S. Rockwell, Esqr., was the first N. G., and to his ability and zeal, are we in a great measure indebted for its prosperity. On Wednesday the 8th, a procession was formed, consisting of the members of Sylvan Lodge, and several visiting brethren from Macon and Savannah, which proceeded from the Hall to the Methodist church, where after singing an Ode, prayer was offered by Rev. Br. Baring, Chaplain of the Lodge. Another Ode was then sung, and an Address illustrative of Odd-FeHowship was delivered by Col. Frederick H. Sanford, a member. The Orator stated the object and aim of the Institution-explained its principles, and faithfully met and vanquished the objections that have been urged against it. The house was crowded with people of both sexes, who paid the most marked attention to the eloquent Oration. Another Ode was sung and the procession returned to the Hall. A correspondent of the Savannah Republican having witnessed the display, speaks thus of it in that paper, "I have just witnessed one of the grandest processions that I ever saw. It was a procession of Odd-Fellows, who were assembled for the purpose of consecrating their Hall."It was a beautiful procession, the regalia was new, and the Brethren in Milledgeville are gentlemen of high standing. The public display and the Oration, commended Odd-Fellowship to the assembled thousands.

The Hall is neat and convenient, and sufficiently large for that town. On entering it the Lodge was re-opened, and the ceremony of consecration performed. We had the honour of presiding on that interesting occasion, and after a few remarks, explanatory, a fervent and impressive Dedicatory prayer was offered by Rev. Br. Tallay, after which with the assistance of the Heralds, the Hall was consecrated to the uses and purposes of Odd-Fellowship in due and ancient form.

An extra meeting was ordered to be held on Thursday evening, to act upon the application of several members of the Legislature, and other gentlemen from different sections of the State. The Lodge will increase rapidly during the sitting of the Legislature, and from the character of its present members, it is safe to conclude it will be one of the best Lodges in that State.

On Thursday morning we took leave of our brethren in Milledgeville, and accompanied by several visiting brothers, we proceeded 30 miles by

stage to the beautiful and growing city of MACON. Franklin Lodge, No. 2, is located here—it was formed in January last, and its dues to the Grand Lodge for the first two months was $143 34. On Thursday evening we visited this Lodge, examined its books, work, &c., and delivered its Charter. It is in good condition, and has 131 members. It has also two Past Grands, viz: Guy L. Warren and Hon. E. A. Nisbet. Capt. Isaac Holmes is its N. G., and John J. Gresham, Mayor of the city, V. G., under the management of such gentlemanly officers it cannot fail to prosper.

The brethren of Franklin Lodge deserve great credit for their zeal in procuring and fitting up a large and elegant Hall for their comfort and convenience. It is 60 by 30 feet-on each side there are two elevations on which the seats are placed, and at the front of the seats on either side, are four pillars-from the ceiling, some three feet down the pillars, is suspended an elegant scarlet drapery, which extends around the Hall, and the floor is covered with a rich carpet.

The officers' stations are neatly fitted up, with their appropriate colors, and when the Hall is lighted, it presents a splendid appearance.

We have not seen a more spacious and elegant Odd Fellows' Hall than this, save the large Hall at Baltimore. It was pleasing to learn that Franklin Lodge, aware that another Lodge and an Encampment was about to be formed, had with a generous and commendable spirit, unanimously resolved to grant them the use of their Hall, and furniture for their meetings.

On Friday afternoon, we met the applicants for United Brothers' Lodge No. 5, at the Hall, and instituted said Lodge, under the Charter granted at the late session of the Grand Lodge U. S. Six brothers were admitted by card. Eight gentlemen were proposed for initiation, and subsequently three were initiated. The formation of this Lodge will doubtless give a new impetus to the Order in that city, and under its zealous and persevering N. G. Br. James Wood, M. D., its increase and respectability will be great.

On the evening of this day we met the applicants for Ocmulgee Encampment, No. 2, and assisted by Patriarchs George A. Kimberly, J. R. Howell and John J. Jones, conferred on them the several Encampment degrees. They then signed an application with Patriarchs Kimberly, Howell and Jones, for the formation of the Camp. An Encampment was opened, the officers elected and installed, the Charter presented, and the Encampment was duly instituted. Patriarch Kimberly, as S. W., proclaimed it duly organized, as Ocmulgee Encampment No. 2.

Several brothers were proposed, and at a meeting on the following night, five were exalted to the R. P. D. This Encampment has procured a splendid sett of furniture and regalia, from the regalia store of Br. Sisco in Baltimore, and will do a large amount of work during the coming winter.

The Order in Macon is much respected, and numbers among its members the elite of the city. It will go on' in order and harmony to greater prosperity. On Monday the 13th in company with P. G. Guy L. Warren, we started for Savannah, the city where the first altar to Odd-Fellowship was reared in Georgia. Our journey was by Rail Road, 197 miles, the longest line of Rail Road in the U. S. It is in good order, and cannot be called a rough road.' We arrived at Savannah at 7 o'clock, and put up with Br. Montgomery, of the Mansion House. After having refreshed ourselves, we repaired to Washington Hall, where we found several Past

Grands, who gave us an Odd-Fellow's welcome, and rejoiced the more that our mission was for the purpose of organizing a Grand Lodge.

Past Grands Alvan N. Miller, John Dorsett, Gilbert Butler, E. S. Kempton, presented their certificates from Oglethorpe, No. 1. Guy L. Warren from Franklin, No. 2. Elisha Parsons, Geo. W. Miller and Edward J. Jones from Live Oak, No. 3. The R. W. Grand Lodge of Georgia was then instituted in due and ancient form, under a Charter granted at the late session of the Grand Lodge U. S. The officers installed are brethren of intelligence, who manifest a devotedness to Odd-Fellowship; and under their administration its interests will be guarded, and the commanding ⚫ position it has assumed in that State will be fully sustained. There are two other Past Grands who have not yet entered the Grand Lodge, but will at the first convenient opportunity-they will be able co-adjutors in the cause-viz: Hon. E. A. Nisbet, of Macon, and Wm. S. Rockwell, Esq., of Milledgeville. The Grand Lodge received an application from brethren at Columbus, and granted a Charter for the formation of a Lodge in that city. There will be early applications for Lodges in several towns and villages; and before the annual meeting of the Grand Lodge, which will be in August next, Odd-Fellowship will have erected its altars in almost every section of the State.

We heartily congratulate the Brethren on having a Grand Lodge; there were five Subordinates at the time of its formation-all doing well. We have had opportunity of knowing their condition from their organization, having instituted them all, except Sylvan, No. 4, which was opened by P. G. M. John H. Honour, of this city. They have been very exact in the work of the Order, and punctual in making their returns and paying dues, and their own Grand Lodge may well be proud of them. In no State does the Order promise a higher degree of respectability and usefulness than in Georgia. During our stay at Savannah, we examined the state of Oglethorpe and Live Oak Lodges, and found them increasing the number of ther members rapidly-their funds are considerable, and well guarded, and there are very few of the best men in the city, without the pale of one or the other of the Lodges. We delivered the Charter to Live Oak Lodge, and its proper Charter to Magnolia Encampment, No. 1. The latter was instituted in August last-has purchased from Br. Sisco a splendid Camp equipage and regalia, and has about thirty members. It will number as many more in its return on the last of December next.

On Tuesday evening the 14th, we took leave of our kind brethren, and embarked on board the steamer Charleston, for this city, where we arrived on Wednesday at 12 o'clock, M.:-having made a tour of miles -visited the principle cities of Georgia-seen the growing condition of our beloved Order-felt the fraternal grip, and experienced the kindness of many a generous Odd-Fellow, we feel encouraged to renew our diligence in promoting the interests of our beloved Institution, and reverently thank the Kind Being who has sanctioned its principles, and whose blessings has so manifestly attended it.

Charleston, Nov. 15, 1843.

A. CASE.

P. S.-The design of the Covenant and Official Magazine is to diffuse a knowledge of the Order-promote its interests-expound and defend its principles. It is my opinion that the good of the Order demands its continuance, and that the honor of the Order is concerned in rendering it an adequate support!

CORRESPONDENCE

On the presentation of a Seal to Florida Lodge, No. 1, by P. G. Darius Parkhurst. ALBANY, N. Y., Sept. 13, 1843.

OFFICERS AND BROTHERS OF FLORIDA LODGE, No. 1, I. O. O. F. After an absence of two years from you, and although unknown to most of you at the present time, still the remembrance of being one of the number in establishing our beloved Order in Florida, excites within my breast emotions which none but an Odd-Fellow can feel; it has long been my most earnest desire to send the Lodge some small token, whereby the brothers may know that they are still remembered by me, although my name may be unknown to most of them: and I look back to the day on which I had the honor of installing Florida Lodge with more pride than on any other act of my life.

Accompanying the letter I send you a Seal, which I beg you to accept, and adopt as the Seal of the Lodge. It is my own design, and the following is a description of it:

A field partly per cross, or quarterly-on a bend over all, argent, 3 arrows held by 3 links-on the first, gules, a grape twig and fruit-on the second, vert, a Palmetto Tree-on the third, argent, a canoe and paddle on water-on the fourth, azure, and oak twig and acorn. Crest, on a cushion an open hand, upon it an open heart.

(Reply.)

Yours in F. L. and T.,

DARIUS PARKHurst. FLORIDA LODGE, No. 1, I. O. O. F. Jacksonville, E. F., Oct. 20, 1843. ) DEAR SIR AND BROTHER:-Your letter of the 13th ultimo has been received, together with a very elegant Seal, sent as a present to this Lodge. For this handsome and appropriate token of remembrance from one whom we must always consider the Father of the Order in Florida, permit us to express our most heartfelt thanks: and be assured, dear Sir, that although personally unknown to many of us now members of this Lodge, the remembrance of your name has always been warmly cherished by each of us.

It would be useless for us, as Odd-Fellows to go into an elaborate treatise upon the benefits of our beloved institution. The almost unprecedented success and increase of the Order, not only throughout the United States, but in Europe, speak volumes in its favor. The broad principles of Benevolence and Charity are so well known and appreciated by every good Odd-Fellow, that he cannot but look back upon the hour in which his name was enrolled among us, as one of the brightest and most fortunate of his existence.

Pemit us to renew our thanks for the kind wishes you express towards this Lodge, and that you may long live to see the benefits resulting from an institution, the prosperity of which you have so much at heart, is the fervent prayer of Your friends and brothers in Odd-Fellowship, CYRUS BISBEE, N. G. GEO. GROUARD, V. G. A. D. HALL, Sec'y.

To Bro. DARIUS PARKHURST, P. G., Albany, N. Y.

PROGRESS OF THE ORDER.

Sabbatis Lodge, No. 6, Augusta, Maine.