since last March, one in the city and one in the country. I am sorry to say that our sister village, Woodville-the location of Wilkinson Lodge No. 10, some forty miles south-east of this place, has been awfully visited by an epidemic during the months of August and September; a large portion of the citizens that remained in the place died, among them some of the most useful and efficient members of our Order. The place is now in a measure healthy.

Alabama-Extract of a letter from D. D. G. Sire E. Salomon, dated Marion, October 5th, 1844.

I am on a visit to this place, having come up more for the purpose of instructing the Brethren of the new Lodge than any thing else. I can assure you it is gratifying to witness the zeal manifested by the members. The Lodge has been in existence only one month, and they already number twenty members with several propositions on the table. Two Gentlemen of the Methodist Church, the Rev. J. P. Perham, of Marion, and the Rev. R. G. Hamill, of Eutaw, have been initiated and received the scarlet degree. And I feel satisfied the Brethren here will outnumber the whole four Lodges in the city of Mobile before six months shall have elapsed. As I intimated to you a short time ago, you will find that Odd-Fellowship will not extend through the State of Alabama as it has through the interior of Georgia, South Carolina and other Southern and Western States. I anticipate the pleasure shortly of opening Lodges in Greensboro, Eutaw, Cahawba, Montgomery and Tuscaloosa. Another favorable incident in the formation of Marion Lodge No. 5, is that the Brethren of the Masonic Lodge have furnished more than two-thirds of the members, and all appear satisfied that Odd-Fellowship is a valuable kindred institution.

Extract of a letter from Rev. Bro. I. D. Williamson, dated Mobile, November 1st, 1844.

I am happy to say that there is a fair prospect of the extension of our Order in this State. Some four or five Lodges are in contemplation in the interior, and will in all probability be opened during the coming winter. Still, we have much to do to give the Order that character and standing to which it is entitled. Some years of misrule and confusion are not remidied in a moment, and we have much the same battle to fight, that you had in your State some years since. Need I say, how much I desire that you should give earnest attention to the Work, and have it done up right. No step taken for years, can compare in importance with this.

Michigan-Extract of a letter from P. G. M. Albert Case, dated Detroit, November 5th, 1844.

I arrived in this city early last evening, and was received with a hearty welcome by the Past Grands of the different Lodges and many excellent brethren. Soon after, I accompanied the Past Grands to Odd-Fellow's Hall, received their credentials and found them in all respects well and

truly qualified. They then elected their officers, and assisted by our worthy and faithful Br. Samuel Yorke AtLee, Dist. Dept. Grand Sire, I organized the Grand Lodge of Michigan, under the charter granted at the late session of the Grand Lodge of the United States.

There were five Lodges in existence in this State, and a petition for No. 6, came before the Grand Lodge immediately after it was opened for bu

siness.

To D. D. G. Sire Samuel Yorke AtLee and Br. W. Duane Wilson, the Order is much indebted for their successful labors in its behalf here. It has attained a high rank in this beautiful city, and the character and zeal of the officers and members, is sufficient to guarantee its future prosperity and usefulness.

I am fully satisfied that no exertions will be wanting on the part of this intelligent Grand Lodge to maintain the purity of the Order and gain for it general respect. There will doubtless be four or five more Lodges chartered in a few months. Already, gentlemen of distinction from the interior of the State are gaining access to our altar, and as they return to their homes they will testify to the utility of our Institution, and the altars will rise up in all sections of this fair and fertile land.

You may look for two Representatives in the Grand Lodge of the United States next September, from the Grand Lodge of Michigan.

The following gentlemen compose the officers for the present year.
WILLIAM DUANE WILSON, of Detroit, M. W. G. Master.
WILLIAM N. CHOATE, of Jackson, R. W. D. G. Master.
BENJAMIN F. HALL, of Detroit, R. W. G. Warden.

ADRIAN R. TERRY, M. D. of Detroit, R. W. G. Secretary.
JOHN ROBINSON, JR., of Detroit, R. W. G. Treasurer.

JOSHUA R. SMITH, of Detroit, R. W. G. Chaplain.

Ex. Gov. J. Wright Gordon, of Marshall, R. W. G. Marshall.
JOHN BACON, of Pontiac, R. W. G. Guardian.

HARTFORD JOY, of Detroit, R. W. G. Conductor.

I was detained a few days at Buffalo, by a snow storm-shall remain here and address the brethren and citizens on the subject of Odd-Fellowship on Thursday evening next, and leave for Montreal on Friday.

From the same, dated Steamer Lexington, November 9th, 1844. I left Detroit on the 7th for Marshall, distant 110 miles by Rail Road. Our indefatigable Brother Samuel Yorke AtLee, Esq. Dist. Dept. Grand Sire, accompanied me, for the purpose of organizing an Encampment in that thriving village. We arrived at 3 o'clock, and were received by the Brothers of Peninsula Lodge No. 5, in the true spirit of Odd-Fellowship. At evening we met the applicants for an Encampment and conferred the several degrees upon such as had not previously received them. I then received their proper application, and assisted by D. D. Grand Sire AtLee, proceeded to organize the Encampment under the dispensation granted by the M. W. Grand Sire. The officers were elected and installed-the charter and other requisites delivered, and the Camp was proclaimed by Dist. Dept. AtLee, duly formed-it is known by the name of MARSHALL ENCAMPMENT No. 2, Michigan. The Lodge at Marshall is composed of

just such gentlemen as we would select for the best Lodge. They have a convenient Hall, and are doing remarkably well.

The Camp will succeed admirably, and from its altar, the light of Patriarchal instruction will extend far to the West, causing men and brethren to observe the Golden Rule, and become as Royal members of society as ever wore the Purple and the gold. I do much approve of the Institution of Marshall Camp; and I assure you that the two now formed in Michigan will maintain the dignities of this branch of the Order. The officers for the present term are as follows-viz:

The fee for the charter I received, and will transmit it to your office on my return from my northern tour. During my stay in Detroit, I received the most kind attentions of the brethren generally.-On Wednesday evening a mass meeting of the fraternity was announced, and I addressed them for an hour or more, on the Order,-its moral and beneficial influences its regulations, standing, requirements, &c. &c. There is not an exceptionable man in the Lodges in Michigan. The members are gentlemen of worth and respectability. They are desirous of doing just right, and will set an example that even old Odd-Fellows will do well to follow. I think we may have the privilege of welcoming two Representatives from that Grand Lodge, at the Gen. Grand Lodge next September. My home in Detroit, was at the National Hotel, kept by Br. Edward Lyon, a gentleman who understands his business, and does it to the satisfaction of all who call on him. He is justly charged with keeping the best Hotel in that city, and I have not found another as good, in all the West. I cheerfully recommend it to a hearty travelling public. His carriages convey passengers to and from the Steam Boats and Cars-free of charge, and those who call on him will find an excellent host.