last annual report. We have had an addition of ten to our number within the last four months, with the prospect of a still further increase. Kentucky-From G. Rep. T. P. Shaffner, dated Louisville, May 9th, 1844. The Grand Encampment of Kentucky assembled on the 3d inst. We had a very harmonious session. The following are the officers for the present year: The business transacted was principally of a local character. The G. Patriarch or myself will attend the G. L. of U. S. in September, and you may expect Kentucky to be fully represented this year and forever after. The Grand Lodge held her annual communication on the 4th inst., being present a full representation. The business of this body was also of a local character and to comply with requisitions of the G. L. of U. S.— The following are the officers for the present year:— WM. MATHEWS, WM. HULL, P. M. JONES, JOHN IRVIN, THOMAS TODD, CHARLES HEERY, M. W. G. Master. Our Grand Master will represent the Grand Lodge of Kentucky, by virtue of his office, in the next G. L. of U. S. From the reports of the subordinate Lodges under our jurisdiction I learn that the Order is still in a flourishing condition-since I wrote you last Herman Lodge, No. 17, was opened in this city-to work in the German language. I may here mention that I attended the Grand Lodge of Indiana on the 15th ult. and was much pleased to find it a body of a tine character-being composed of men worthy of the cause to which they belong. The Grand Lodge joined in the procession with Washington Lodge on the 16th, and participated in dedicating a new Hall, which in neatness cannot be surpassed in the east or west. An excellent address was delivered by brother Bruce at the Methodist Church, and a dedicatory address was delivered in the Hall. The Grand Lodge of this State has declared in favor of changing the time of meeting of the G. L. of U. S. to August. The Grand Lodge of Kentucky has also gone in favour of it. I think the west and south will be unanimous for the change. On the 6th inst. I attended a procession which was at Shelbyville, Ky. Brothers Todd and Hill delivered very fine addresses-after which all attended a dinner given by Mr. Redding of that place. The afternoon was very pleasantly spent with each other, and at night all partook of a supper which was given by Mr. Hastings of that place. After mingling in brotherly love we left at 10 o'clock, P. M. for the city. I have attended a great many public meetings of the Order, east and west, but never one more spirited and friendly than the above. Every exertion was used by the members of Shelbyville to make the visitor comfortable. The fact is I cannot place them in their proper light-enough will be said when I tell you they are truly Kentuckyans! Odd-Fellows indeed! The time of the meeting of the Grand Lodge is changed to Thursday instead of Saturday. I wish you would publish in the "Covenant," which has the highest post of honor-the Encampment or Lodge? The Grand Encampment or Grand Lodge? &c.* Mississippi-Extract of a letter from D. D. G. Sire Geo. I. Dicks, dated Natchez, April 12th, 1844. I have the satisfaction of informing you that the Order in our State is still onward. Since my return home I have visited Wilkinson Lodge, No. 10, at Woodville; at which time they celebrated their first anniversary of the organization of their Lodge, which passed off in handsome style and effect. Doct. A. C. Holt, the orator on that occasion, acquitted himself in a manner beyond the expectations of his most intimate friends. I hope you may be able to get a copy of it for publication. I shall, on the first of next month, take a tour through the eastern portion of this State, and shall report to you any thing that I think may be of interest, to yourself and to the Order. Since my return I have written twice to "Far West Lodge," Little Rock, Arkansas, but cannot hear any thing from them-in my first communication I transmitted the A. T. P. W. The Lodges in this city, Vicksburg and Jackson are making great preparations to celebrate the 26th inst. in their different locations with great spirit and zeal. Hoping you are well, and wishing you all the success in the advancement of the principles of our beloved Order, through the instrumentality of the Covenant, I remain, &c. Georgia-From N. G. Robert Austin, dated Augusta, May 10th, 1844. Some six months ago I joined the Independent Order of Odd-Fellows, and am now N. G. of Washington Lodge, No. 7, in this place. I have heard much respecting your Magazine but have never seen it, neither do I know that this letter will be directed right; however, if it reaches you my object is to become a subscriber-and I think, if your terms are liberal, that 30 or 40 subscribers at least might be obtained in this place. I do not know the amount of the yearly subscription, consequently I can In answer to the above we can only say, that we know of no law of the Order defining the post of honor in processions, other than the common practice which allows to the Patriarchal branch of the Order precedence-ED. not send the proper enclosure, but will as soon as I know your terms. I would like if you could send me the back numbers of the present volume, and tell me if you could do the same to all who might subscribe. Our Lodge has been in operation only two months and three days, and we number 143, all enthusiastic in the cause and are increasing rapidly every day. Since I mentioned such a Magazine being in existence as yours, I have been repeatedly requested to write for it so that they might see it and as I am anxious to see it myself you may enter my name as a subscriber and forward me the numbers. Michigan-Extract of a letter from D. D. G. Sire Samuel Yorke AtLee, dated Detroit, April 12th, 1844. Your late favors of the 3d inst. came duly to hand, including the Dispensations to confer the P. Degrees and to institute the Michigan Encampment, together with the necessary books. Accordingly said Encampment was duly established and the following officers installed on the 12th day of April, 1844, by P. C. P. Aaron B. Campfield, viz :— The following brethren were also exalted to the R. P. Degree, viz:Adrian R. Terry, George Doty. The ceremonies of installation were conducted by P. C. P. Campfield acting as G. P.-P. Jona. M. Reed as G. S. and G. H. P-and myself as G. S. W. The Encampment commences under the most happy auspices, and I unhesitatingly predict that its operations will be carried on in harmony with all the noble principles of Odd-Fellowship. The Order in Michigan has received great aid from P. C. P. Campfield. He lately visited this city, passing through on business relating to his commission warehouse in Buffalo, but was constrained by bonds of love to tarry with us for a season. During his sojourn here, he officiated as P. G. in Michigan Lodge, No. 1, and was strenuous and untiring in performing all the honorary duties imposed upon him. Votes of thanks were unanimously adopted in his favor, and his intercourse has brightened a chain the lustre of which will, I trust, never be sullied. From the same, dated April 17, 1844. Yesterday at Odd-Fellows' Hall I installed "Wayne Lodge, No. 2, I. O. O. F." in the persons of the following officers elect, to wit: ADRIAN R. TERRY, JOHN ROBINSON, JR. CHARLES S. ADAMS, JOHN T. HUNT, N. Grand. V. Grand. I was assisted by brother Wm. Duane Wilson, N. G. of Michigan Lodge, No. 1, and brother B. F. Hall, V. G. of the same. The new Lodge commences operations under excellent auspices, and I assure you that it will do honor to the Order. From the same, dated May 16, 1844. Yesterday I had the very great pleasure of being notified that a packet had arrived per Express from Baltimore, via New Orleans, &c. &c. I hastened to get it and did not grudge the $3 demanded for the package. On opening it, I found an Installation Book for a subordinate Lodge and another for an Encampment, besides the Constitution of the G. L. U. S. I received, moreover, my original Commission and one of the kindest and best letters from the G. C. S. that I ever received. It did me good I assure you. It was so hearty and fraternal. I think that when we meet we shall find that we are related at least in the 42d degree. Day before yesterday I transmitted by Mr Bradley, one of our democratic delegates to the National Convention, the petition for Wayne Lodge No. 2. The Order flourishes happily, and by winter I do not think that the G. Sire's D. D.'s will distance their brother. PROGRESS OF THE ORDER. Mount Vernon Lodge, No. 14, Alexandria, D. C. Wayne Lodge, No. 2, Detroit, Michigan. Piscataqua Lodge, No. 6, Portsmouth, New Hampshire. do. Chatahooche Encampment, No. 3, Columbus, Georgia. Roger Williams' Lodge, No. 3, Providence, Rhode Island. do. Encampment, No. 3, Portland, Maine. Hocheloga Encampment, No. 1, Montreal, Canada. Michigan Encampment, No. 1, Detroit, Michigan. The Golden Rule.-We have received the numbers of this paper which have been published.-It is devoted to the cause of Odd-Fellowship; is under the guidance of an experienced P. G. M. of New York, and we venture the opinion that if it continues as it has begun, to be filled with good matter, that it will live, and that is saying a good deal for a periodical devoted to our Order. ONE evening in the summer of 1641, a number of cavaliers strolled down the Prado in the direction of the street d'Alcala, busily canvassing an event of great interest to the court of Philip IV., and the public of the city of Madrid. The conversation was very animated, yet it referred neither to the revolt of the Catalonians, nor to the revolution that had just placed the Duke of Braganza on the throne of Portugal. It related only to a company of opera singers, recently arrived from Italy; and who, on the preceding evening, had enjoyed the honour of performing before the king. All voices were loud in their praise, and the news that they were engaged for six months at the theatre de la Crux, was a matter of general congratulation. By Saint Iago!" cried one of the most passionate admirers of this exotic company, "I do not believe there is better music in Paradise! [ have heard more than a hundred oratorios, not only in the king's chapel, but in most of the principal cathedrals of Spain, and among them all, I never yet heard a voice to compare with that of Marino, the gracioso." "And I," exclaimed another, "will maintain that neither Spain, nor the rest of the world, can produce a voice like that of la Magdalina, the prima |